Daily Democrat, Volume 4, Number 19, Decatur, Adams County, 5 February 1906 — Page 1

VOLUME IV

BODY IS LAID TO REST Funeral Services Held for Roman J. Holthouse

CHURCH WAS CROWDED Business Houses Close to Pay Last Respect — t Delegation Here From Various Cities.— Session of Sorrow Held by Elks Sunday. 111 ■ ■ - \ An immense crowd of people filled the St. Marys church this morning at 8:20 o’clock when the funeral services for Roman J. Holthouse were held. Representatives of the Fort Wayne, Huntington and Bluffton Etk lodges were present, as was also a delegation of the Huntington K. of C.* and representatives from the Wolfe shoe house, Columbus, Ohio. The local lodges attended in a body. The grief of the hundreds of friends was genuine, and the hearts of all was sad indeed as they listened to the last sad rites for their beloved comrade. The floral offerings were beautiful, including pieces from the Bluffton, Fort Wayne, Huntington and Decatur B. P. O. E. orders, the K. of C., Commercial Club, C. & E. Wolfe shoe company, Columbus traveling friends, and many from friends -and relatives. The Huntington Else lodge sent a beautiful elk’s head. The father and mother and family gave a wheel containing nine spokes and one broken out, the K. of C. a pillow, the local Elks lodge a cross, the Columbus traveling men a broken circle in the center of which was a grip. The other floral offerings were all beautiful. After conducting mass Rev. Father Wilkens spoke of the life of the deceased; told his good qualities and brought out a warning as to the uncertainty of life. During the services the business houses were closed, and the city in general paid respect to the memory of Roman, Interment was made at St. Joseph cemetery. MEMBERS OF FIRM HERE, Mr. Charley Wolfe, Mr. Frank Wolfe and Mr. Kraney of the Wolfe Bros, shoe house, Columbus, Ohio, were here today to, attend the funeral of their old friend, R. J. Holt house. They arived too late to allow them to view the remains of their friend the oasket was opened at the grave, an unusual custom. Speaking of the deceased, Charley Wolfe, president us the company said: ‘ 'Holt was the oldest man with us in point of years of service, and still he was our most ambitious man. He was a prince of good fellows, open hearted and had hundreds of friends in Columbus. We certainly feel sad.” The session of sorrow held Sun day afternoon by the Elks lodge at their lodge room in respect to their deceased brother, Roman J. Holthouse, was attended by a large crowd, including both members of the lodge and many friends. The lodge was opened by Exalted Ruler H. L. Couter, after which a musical selection’was rendered by quartette composed of D. W. Beery, J. W. Bosse. W. P. Schrock and Herman Yager. Addresses were then made by Esteemed Loyal Knight D. E. Smith, Esteemed Lecturing Knight James T. Merryman, Esteemed Leading .night A. P. Beatxy and Brother Judge B. K. Erwin, all whom spoke at length concerning

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the past life'of the deceased and yvho portrayed many of his kipd acts and deeds and his activiy as an Elk, who was always willing to lend his hand to the needy. This is the first death registered within the local lodge and the services used were most appropriate and showed in what high [esteem the deceased brother was held by his fellow brethern. The J following resolu" tions were adopted by the local order, a copy of which were presented to the family.: Resolutions of the B. P. O. E., of Decatur. Indiana, on the death of R. J. Holthouse. Whereas, Death has invaded our midst, and through his unwelcome visit has removed from our circle, our beloved and friend and brother, R. J. Holthouse, and Whereras, By his death our lodge has lost a valuable member, whose utmost endeavor was always exerted for the welfare of the order, whose hand and purse were at all times ready to aid the needy, distressed and his upright [and noble life was a standard of emulation, not only to ourselves, but to all who knew him, and Whereas, By his death, his life has lost a kind and loving husband, his children, fond and indulgent father, his parents, brothers and sisters, a noble son and brother therefore be it, Resolved, That while we bow in reverence to the wishes gos the Great Exalted Ruler of the Universe, we place ourselves on record as witnesses to the many princely qualities, constantly displayed by our deceased brother, and be it, Resolved, That we extend to his family brothers and sisters our heartfelt sympathy in this their sad bereavement, and Resolved, That as a token of our respect and love, a copy of the resolutions be transmitted to his bereaved widow and his sorrowing parents and entered on the minutes of the Lodge and published in the daily pepers of our city. C. C. Ernst, Jno. Yager, James T. Merryman, ♦ ■" C. O. France, David E. Smith. The B. P. O. Elks Lodge No. 796, of Bluffton, also forwarded the following resolutions, a copy of which was presented to the family: Hall of Bluffton Lodge, No. 796, B. P. O. E. Bluffton, Ind., Feb. 1, 1906. To The Exalted Ruler and Breth ren, Decatur Lodge, No. 993, B. P. O. E., Decatur, Indiana: Bluffton Lodge No. 796, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks have appointed the undersigned committee to express to your lodge our horror and indignation at the outrageous crime that has been perpetrated upon your and our deceased brother, Romey J. Holthouse. Universal sorrow prevails among us and as more than the ordinary link of brotherhood cemented our affections, makes [us feel [the blow more keenly, that has fallen upon you in the death of this young man whose loss we greatly,'deplore. We extend to your lodge and to the family of the deceased brother our sympathy in this your trying hour, and leave it to your good judgment the best manner in which the communication of our condolence shall be comniunioated to the family. Fraternally yours, Nelson K. Todd, Thomas E. Sales, '> . Chas. E. Sturgis, Committee. -—

DECATUR, INDIANA, MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 5, 1906.

A GOOD TIME Sunday Dinner Given at the Home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ahr. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ahr of Rural Route 13, entertained a large Crowd of young people at dinner yesterday, the occasion being in honor of the birthday of Mr. Clifford Harkless. The dinner was a success from every view point and the day was a most anjoyable one for the guests, who included the following: Misses Hazel Fleming; Josephine Mumma, Irene Nidlinger, Bartha Weldy, May Miller, [Madina Bucher, Rosa Scott, Ehtta Fuhrman. and Messrs. Ira Bell, William Ohler, Clifford Harkless, Marion Stultz, Harry Fleming, Jesse May; Earl Nidlinger and Mr. and Mrs. ! Ross Haring. PARTIALREPORT Inspector Birdseys Getting in His Work Postmasters Grimes of Anderson, Hutchens of Winchester and Aspy of Geneva Recommended for Removal. Inspector Birdseye has been heard from again, this time in a partial report to Postmaster General Cortelyou. That reports recommends the removal of Postmaster Grimes at Anderson, Lon Hutchens at Chester, and Marshall F. Aspy at Geneva. The seriousness of the charge preferred is pernicious activity if you now what that means. The charge against Hutchens is that Ihe permitted campaign contributions to be solicited on the floor of the postofiioe, certainly a heinous crime for a member in good standing of the republican party. The postmaster general has not as yet indicated what disposition he will make of those reported for removal. It Is usual to accept such reports and act in accordance with such recoommendations. Should that be done three postmasters in the eighth congressional district will be beheaded at any early date. The report also reccommends that Elworth Hinshaw of Winchester, be referred to the United States department of justice, with a view of prosecuting him for soliciting campaign contributions in the Winchester postoffice. The report as filed only covers part of the district invaded by Mr. Birdseye, Adams county, Jay county, Wells county and Delaware county are yet to hear from, and when that report reaches his Majesty, Mr. [Cortelyou, look out for several other hunks of thunder all dedicated to the cause of pernicious activity. SUDDEN DEATH Jacob Berger, a Pioneer r Died This Morning. Jacob Berger, one of the eldest men in Adams county, and perhaps the oldest resident of Root township, died this morning at his home after a short illness, the cause of his death not being obtainable as we go to press, undertakers not having returned from there. Mr. Berger was in- good health a week ago, when he attended the funeral of his daughter, Mrs. Schamerloh, who died suddenly from an attaok of heart trouble. The shock resulting from his daughter’s sudden death is thought to have hastened his end. A fuller account of Mr. Berger’s death and the funeral arrangements will be given in tomorrow’s edition. Funeral at 10 o’clock Thursday, at Fuelling church. Interment in Fuelling cemetery.

BIG INCREASE In Taxable Property of Indiana Adams County Has Advanced Over Four Hundred Per Cent, and is Ninth in List. ’ Figures compiled by Joseph H. Stubbs, chief of the bureau of statis1 tics, show that iu the last thirty-five years the taxable property in twentyfour of the counties of the state has increased more than 2CO percent. In I twenty-four it has increased from 100 to 200 percent; in forty a percent under 100. One county, Switzerland, had a decrease of 7 percent and three counties, Newton, Morgan and Vigo have not reported aS yet. » The greatest increase was in the taxable valuation ofj Lake county, which increased in the period named from 83,526,635 to $35,123,879, or an increase of 898 percent. The Starke county increase was 525 percent. • Other large increases, by percent follow: Wells, 504 Blackford, 623: Grant, 488/ Dekalb, 476; Benton, 447; Howard, 420; Adams, 406; Madison, 348: White 362; Jasp ; r, 340; Jay 335; Marion, 334, and Huntirgton, 314. > In Marion county the taxable property in 1870 was valued at $41,058,045, and in 1905 was $178,190,885, Other counties showing a grin of more than 200 percent, follow: Allen Clinton, 207; Delaware, 284; Ful- * ton, 265; Marshall, 207; Porter, 243; i St. Joseph, 262, and Stuben, 243. It is a remarkable fact, as shown by these figures that every one of these twenty-four counties having a percent gain of more than 200 is in the northern part of the state, all being north of Marion county. Lake, the northernmost ceunty, had the highest gain percent. The forty counties that had a gain between 100 and 200 percent are scattered pretty evenly throughout the entire state. And of those making the lowest gams, all were in the southern part. The following counties showed he smallest gains: Jefferson, 2 percent; Franklin,4 percent; Owen, 6; Washington and Dearborn 9; Harrison 13, Floyd, 14 and Perry. 15 percent. Switzerland alone showing a decrease. SURGEONS HERE To Operate on Mrs. John Barger Patient Found too Weak to Undergo Ordeal and Postponement was Necessary. Dr. Maurice Rosenthal and Dr. J. Gilpen, accompanied by a nurse arrived this morning from Fort Wayne, and were met at the train by Dr. J. S. Boyers, and were at once [taken to the home of John Barger, who resides just west of the county line in Wells county. It is their intention to perform an operation upon Mrs. Barger, who is suffering [ from obstruction of the bowels. An examination, however, disclosed the fact that the patient was too weak to operate upon and they were forced to postpone the same. The nurse, however, was left, it being the intention to get the- patient to improve under her care, when she will be taken to Fort Wayne and the operation performed at the hospital. Mrs. Barger is a sister to E. M. Peoples, proprietor of the Burt House, and is well known in this city and county. Her friends hope her condition will improve, though her illness is known to be serious.

WE WANT IT Bluffton Paper Says Decatur Wants Geneva Road. Deoatur and Berne are both after the Bluffton, Geneva & Celina interurban. Bo[pne of the members of the interurban company stated this afternoon, and along with the announcement he stated that it would be useless for them to try, that the read' was going along the proposed route and that there would be no changes. Bothfplaces have made several attempts to bring the line around [their territory but the member giving out the information stated positively > that this would never be dons and that the line would go as the i name indicates, between Bluffton, Celina and Geneva. The informant 1 also stated that all of the profiles, levels and grades were made out , and had been handed on to the i main office and that next week the i work of securing right of way would be started. All the works i along the eastern line is being push- , ed rapidly and by the time the western road is finished the eastern will be near completion. Freight i business will be made cne of the big things on the eastern line. The road will make arrangements to handle all the farmers, freight, as there is no competing road to do so east of here.—Bluffton Banner. JUDGES NAMED Last Week of the Diamond Voting Contest Universal Interest is Taken and the Candidates are Working With a Vim to Land Ahead. The judges for the Democrat’s Diamond voting contest have been named and are James T. Merryman, C. A. Dugan, David E. Smith, Will P. Schrock, Shaffer Peterson and C. S. Niblick, of this city, and Joe D. Winteregg of Berne. The voting will close at eight o’clock on Saturday evening and from that time on until the vote is canvassed, counted and tabulated, the judges will be in full and complete control. Their names but indicate the thorough fairness with which every candidate will be treated. No further assurance is necessary o establish in the mind of everyone that the highest number of votes is all that is necessary to secure "the beautiful diamonds. There has never been a contest in the city that has attracted such universal interest. The vote each evening is eagerly awaited, and telephone calls are many. And we want to state that we are glad to answer any and all such calls, so ring up fiftyone any old time and make any inquiry you want to. GETTING EVEN Cromer Tells His Side of Story Concern- , ing Charges. The Washington Correspondent of the Indianapolis News said last night: Representative Cromer, who returned to the capital last evening, had a long talk with the postmaster general today about the charges filed against postmasters and postal employes in the Eighth district by George F. MoCillooh. He explained matters thoroughly to the postmaster general. He believes that the charges were made for the purpose of crippling him in his race for re-nomi-nation. The inspector who was sent to look into the charges has reported in most of the oases and the department will probably reach a decision shortly.

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BEN HUR To be in Fort Wayne in March This is the Greatest Spectacular Play oil the Stage and the Majestic is to be Congratulated. _ ■- ■ ■-■'•‘if?* ■ After six years r of [patient wait ing Fort Wayne is to have a “Ben Hur” season. The announcement is made that Klaw & Erlanger’s origi nal, massive magnificent speotacu lar production Lew Wai lace’s impressive romance, “Ben Hur,” will be staged at the Majes tic theatre, March 1, 2 and 3, with a special matinee on Saturday March 3. The organization presenting this spectacle numbers mon than 300 people, including 180 singers and dancers, and exolusivs of the working staff of stage carpenters, machinists, electricians mill-wrights and live stock trainers and attendants. Twenty blooded horses and three camels are carrier for the production. The working staff numbers seventy-three people while an advance force of eighteei expert machinists travel in advance of the company to arrange the va rious J stagesj or the proper manip ulation of the massive mechanical effects that go to make up th< thrilling chariot race. Managers Rice and Stair of the Majetsie theatre promise to give tention to all orders for seati through the mail from this vicinity providing the order is accompanist by a remittance and a self-a dressed stamped envelope for reply Th< advance [sale of seats starts oi Monday February 26th It is ad visable to file orders prior to that time. The sals of prices will be from 50 cents to $2. It is announcec that the railroads will make low excursion rate for those desiring to attend. SELLfINTEREST Bazarr Owned by Mangold, Everet, Hite & Co. Deal Closed This Morning—Stock Will be Moved Into Allison Building Next Week. 0 Noah Mangold, proprietor of th< “Bazaar” informed us this morning that he bad made a deal wherebj Everett, Hite & Company purchased a half interest in his business. Th< deal had been hanging fire for sev eral days, but this morning thi terms were agreed upon and thi same was closed up. It is the in tention of this new firm to mov< the entire stock from its present location to the building just nortr of the Everett, Hite & Company’! grocery, where the two husinesi may be operated in connection The line handled by this new firm will be the same as now carried by Mr. Mangold and they will b( in a position to fill the wants o! the public in any line. Work oi moving the goods will be started next week. The new firm as ytf have not agreed upon any name but this, however, will be an nounoed in a few days. Tin building is rapidly being arranged for the immnese stock and wil be one of the finest stores of thi kind in thia city.