Daily Democrat, Volume 4, Number 21, Decatur, Adams County, 7 February 1906 — Page 1

VOLUME IV

TOOK CHILDREN Mrs. Ira Thomas Arrived Here Today Drove to School Hoose in Cleveland, Ohio, and Secured Her Babies— Denies Kidnapping Story. •y United Preet Newt Association. Cleveland, 0., Feb. 7.—Two women and a man, late yesterday afternoon, kidnapped Fred, Laura and Charles Williams from the Lakewood school and took them away in a cab before the pnpils and teachers realized what was being done. The children have been living with their father, Albert S. Williams, a carpenter, who J has asked the police to look for Mrs. Anna Williams at Decatur, Indiana. Williams was divorced recently from his (wife in Indiana and says she has remarried. The Mrs. Williams spoken of above arrived here over the Erie at three o’clock this morning, accompanied by the three children. They are now at their home on north Eighth street. She said that she kidnapped the children, but says she had been informed by people who live near her former husband, that he was abasing the babies and asked her to come and /set them. Accompanied by her lawyer she went to the school house, got her babies and came to Decatur Mrs Williams is now Mrs Ira Thomas to whom she was married about a month ago, at Elkhart Inidana, the day after she had been granted a divorce from her former husband, Albert Williams, before Judge O’Rourke at Fort Wayne. At that time she was given the custody of her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas now live here and Mrs. Thomas went to Cleveland a week ago to appear in a case against her former husband, in which she sued him on a note for S9OO which he had borrowed from her. OPERATED ON Mrs. John Barger Taken * to Hospital • . • - \ ■ ■ . ■ • z ” Surgeons Still Unable to Give Exact Cause of Illness-Probably Caused by Either Cancer or Tumor. & - Mrs. John Barger, who has been con fined to her home west of this eity, suffering with obstruction of the bowels, was taken to Fort Wayne last evening under the care i of a trained nurse that had taken charge of her last Monday, and at six o'clock she was on*the operation table under the care of Dr. . Maurice at the Hope hospital. The operation lasted one hour and a -half and a careful diagnosis was made of her condition, Dr. Rosenthal announcing that the patient was suffering from either ; a cancerous growth or a tumorous growth, and if the latter he thought the same could be removed and the patient could get well, the former it was only a question of time until death resulted. Mrs. Barger stood the operation well and revived in nice shape. Dr. Rosenthal did not state when he would endeavcr to remove the

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- K. C. MEETING They are Arranging for the Entertainment of Visitors. -■ The Knights o f Columbus will have a meeting at their lodge room this evening for the purpose of making arrangements Tor the initiation of a large class next Sunday. It is desired at this meeting to have as near psossible every member present, and especially those who are on any of the committees. The local order is preparing to entertain royally and the day will be most pleasant for those who will participate in the pleasures of the day. SPIT ORDINANCE Passed First Reading Last Night City Council Also Vote an Ordinance to Prevent Burning of Rubbish Within Fire Limits. The city council met last evening in regular business session in the council chambers, all councilmen being present with the exception of Teeple. Clerk Moleeley was absent, owing to sioxness, and L. C. De Voss filled his place in a creditable manner, The meeting was called to order by Mayor Coffee. The first motion flfad j was that the council meet in continued session Tuesday evening February Ith The street and sewer committee, to whom the Dicer claim was refered, was reported and the mater was turned over to the judiciary committee to make an adjustment and *o report the terms of their compromise at the next regular meeting. The city attorney filed his report for January, which was read, allowed and accepted. It was then moved and seconded that the treasurer and clerk be required to file their reports at the next tegular meeting, which carried. The matter of demurrage charge by the C & E. railroad was referred to the finance committee. The bill of Wemhoff & Thomas or the Bremerkamp [fire, upon a motion, was allowed and the clerk ordered to issue a voucher] for the amount The of several insurance policies covering damage to the water works boilers in case of accident,was upon a motion rejected. The spit ordinance which wag signed by every doctor in our city and then presented, to the council was read for the first time. A. motion to advance the same to a, second reading was, however, lost. The ordinance concerning the burning of rubbish in the alleys or streets was advanced to a second reading. The petition of J. N. Fristoe et al, to move the sidewalk to the curb line along Mercer street was referredjto the street and sidewalk committee. The following bills were then read and allowed: Westinghouse .Electric Manuacturing company .supplies, 2; National Carbon Co., supplies, $1; Wilson, Humphries & Co., clerk’s ledger, $29.40 ; John Brook, safe, $5; John W. Robinson, rent, $6; Henry Shultz, labor, $5.20; National Bank, interest, f $177.50; A. B. Smith & Bro., labor, $ 18;; H. Cordua, fire $2; M. J. Mylott, pay roll, $226; W. E. Fulk, pay roll, $225; John Coffee, pay roll, $56. 14 C. &E---railroad company, [freight, $4; deducted for water furnished company, $207.94; Alex Barnett, labor, $12.97; Joel Reynolds, salary, $45.00; Sam Frank, salary, $45.00; William Geary, salary, $10.; Knapp Supply Co., supplies, $852.98; Bass Foundry, supplies, $434.77; Loch, Dirkson & Co., supplies, $69.76. Nd other buisness coming before the council they adjourned.

DECATUB, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 7, 1906.

LIBRARY MEETING Furniture Ordered and Building About Complete The Enterprising Citizens of Decatur Should Dedicate it Free From Indebtedness. * The library board held [a short session at the First National bank last evening and took up several features relative to the finishing touches on the Carnegie public library, which will soon be complete and ready for use. A table and desk for the librarian wks ordered, and the local dealers will be given the opportunity of supplying the chairs. A finance committee was named with a view of placing a loan of $2,000, that, amount oi indebtedness remaining to be taken up by some generous and kindhearted Samaritan. The truth aljout it is that the committee should not be required to make such a loan. There ought to be enough enterprising citizens in Decatur who would dig deep enough into their jeans to liquidate this debt. Tfib Democrat believes there are at least two hundred who would give ten dollars in cash or a note for that amount payable at some future time. With this mone/ or paper the committee could square their indebtedness on the spot. It will be a reflection on ’the ten churches of our city with a membership of three thousand, to place any debt upon this public library. It would be a reflection upon both our public and parocial schools to permit it, and it would also be a serious reflection upon our boasted enterprise. The library board have labored faithfully and well. Decatur’s library will be one of the finest and best in the state and should be opened to the public free from the perplexities of debt. have~adjourned Commissioners Finish February Session The Auditor's Report Approved and Settlement Made With Ex-Treasurer Voglewede. 1 , The board ordered the proper notice printed for receiving bids for placing a bath tub in the jail, for the use of the prisoners there confined. Bonds [were ordered issued so the construction of extension number one of the Reynolds and Eokrote macadam road. The auditor’s annual report was gone "through and approved, together with a settlement with retiring Treasurer Voglewede. The latter had his [cash in the bank and settled in every way satisfactory to the board. He has in mind a feast for bis bondsmen and at some later date all of them will be entertained by Mr. Voglewede. The board adjourned at noon, having disposed of quite a lot of important buisness. Many bills which were carried over from last year were taken care of at this time, thus making their allowance rather heavy. County Surveyor Baumgartner was appointed engineer on the West Washington extension num IWrfoUr * »

A SCHOOL Decatur Young Men to Open Correspondence College. A correspondence school is to be opened in this city by three of the city’s brightest young men, and if enthusiasm counts for anything the same will be a success. The school is to be conducted upon the tsame plan as all the larger correspondence schools and will be equal in evety respect, [as each of the instructors are well versed in this art. A. J. Forbing will be the teacher in telegraphy, Dick Farrell stenography and Earl Snow in drawing and designing. The boys have nbt as yet secured any building but heaquarters will soon be acquired apd they will at once send out their advertising matter. With school will no doubt be successful. P. E. Beardsley is to be the corresponding secretary. GOLDEN WEDDING ■A' ' ' ? Mr. and Mrs. S. Beavers Bride and Groom * k Happy Event Celebrated at the Home Near feterson— Many Guests Present. Today at their’home near Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel probably the oldest married couple in Adams county, are celebrating their golden wedding and without doubt the occasion will be long remembered by those who took part. All of the relatives known in this county and surrounding counties had been invited and at noon today a most sumptuous repast was served at which several hundred people were seated. Mr. Beavers has looked forward to this celebration for several months with anxious eyes and is more than pleased with today’s event. Mr. and Mrs. Beavers were the recipients of many beautiful and costly presents. Their numerous Decatur friends assisted in the celebration. Such events are rare, and we offer our sincere congratulations to the happy couple, hoping they may live to celebrate their diamond wedding. THEY WANT HIM Bluffton Methodists Will Ask for Return of Rev. L A. Beeks. A meeting of the third quarterly conference of the Methodist church was held at the church last night and a large audience was assembled for the meeting. This was one of the important meetings of the year, as at this time it was decided to extend a call to Rev. L. A. Beeks, asking hirn’to return to this charge for another year. Rev. Beeks has been pastor of the church in this city for five years and the members of the congregation, in a set,of resolutions, commended the work of the pastor and his wife and decided to ask the conference to return them to this oily for another year. Rev. Beeks intimated last night that the chances were against his return to this city. While the time limit governing th J period a minister can serve in one charge has been removed, still the bishops believe that five Jyrars in [a place is long enough and for this reason it is scarcely expected that he will be returned—Bluffton Banner. -

COURT NEWS Some Routine Business This Morning Peel-Scoles Case Set for Trial—Probate Matters Before Judge ? Erwin. Judge Erwin held a short session of court this [morning, when business was transacted as follows: Anthony Holthouse vs John J. Myers, suit on note ; cause dismissed and costs paid. State of Indiana on relation of Pearl F. Peel vs Roy Sooles, bastardy, set for trial Monday, March 19. Gus Rosenthal vs Horace S. Porter, account. $75; itemized bill particulars filed with complaint. Sarah J. Steele vs Charles S. Clark $lO 000 damages; additional paragraph to complaint filed, rule to answer amended complaint. State vs Daniel Troutner, larceny, motion to quash each count indictment. Tioutner is charged with stealing two turkeys. Henry G. Gunsett, guardian for John M. Burns, filed his current report which was allowed. A P Beatty, guardian for Susan Helm, filed his final report which was approved and guardian disCharles H. Lammiman, guardian for May Jacobs et al, filed his current report and same allowed. The letters of Clara D. Sheets as administrator of the William Sheets estate were confirmed by Judge Erwin this morning. Edith ‘Walter, administrator of the Elizabeth Walters estate, made final settlement and report which were approved‘and allowed. GENEVA NEWS G. R. & I. Paint Gang at Work ice Men are Busy With Their Crop.— Rev. Mower Holding Revival Service. Geneva, Ind., Feb 7. —The paint gang of the G. R. & I. railroad arrived’here yesterday and .began to work this morning painting the interior of [the station. The place will look entirely different when it is finished and Agent Merry, after he spends a few days in painting landscapes on the wall, will have one of the nicest places to work in town. This is the first time the station has been painted since it was built and it certainly needs it. The ice man looks very much relieved I these days tney have forces of men at work harvesting a supply for next summer. All day yesterday and today the men were cutting and packing away some very nice ice—from five to eight inches thick. It was thought for a time we would have an “iceless’ summer but things have rather changed—according to the thermometer. Rev. Z. C. Mower has commenced a series of revival services at the U. B. church which give promise of being the most interesting and successful services that the church has had. Despite the cold weather i the attendance has been very good i and the pastor expects io add many I members to the church.

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THE TROUSSEAU 1 ’ HSBM l 1 ■■ Miss Alice Roosevelt Will Spend Small Fortune. . "A. The cost of Miss Alice Roosevelt trousseau for her approaching wedding is an all-absorbing topic with the ladies of the country just now. Girls, how would you like to gowns and clothes for a similar Occasion costing $11,400? That h what Alice will have itemized as follows: One wedding gown SI,OOO, six 'dinner gowns, average, S2OO, $1,200; two imported lace gowns, $1,000; one lace ooat SSOO ;six reception and after Upon gowns’ average $l5O $900; Four evening wraps at $250, street dresses at $l5O, driving ooat SSO; one automobile ooat, $100; lingerie, twenty-four three-piece sets, aver- r '7 age SSO, $1,200 twenty-four embroidered muslin skirts, $500; iix embroidered muslin and linen house ' gowns, six matinee and loung- • ing gowns $500; four corsets at SSO, ' s2ort; shoes $100; gloves $100; hosiery $200; parasols $500; handkeohiefs $200; ten street hats $250; six reception and afternoon dress hats, S3OO three driving hats, SIOO, 1 two evening dress hats, $100; two evening dress hats, S3O; six roughand ready hats for outdoor sports* | $150; total $11,400. FATALLY HURT ■ Frank Blossom Kicked by a Horse i ~ '.i f//-- • I "■ • Skull Fractured Causing Hemorhage of Brain-Son of Lyman Blossom. I Frank Blossom, aged about twentyeight years, living a mile east of Steele, in Blue Creek township, was kicked by a horse at 6 o’clock last evening, and it is believed he is , fatally injured. He and a brother had been over to Steele to buy some groceries and returning at the hour mentioned had driven into the pasture 'lot to unhitch. There were several horses in the lot and one of them feeling light spirited, playfully | kicked Frank, who had his overcoatcollar turned up and had not noticed the horse was so near. His brother tried to save him, but was an instant too late. The blow struck Frank just t above the right ear, fracturing the ■ skull and causing a hemorage of the ) brain. Drs. Parrish and McKean, of ) Monroe, and Dr. Christy of Will- ) shire were called and one or more fc of them have been with him con- ■ stantly. A telephone message at ; noon said that Frank was much worse ) and hopes for his recovery are very slight indeed. The injured man is a ) son of Lyman Blossom of this city, and is well known here. BRYAN TALKS — . Told Phillipaios They are Being Well Cared for. ’ «y United Prwa News Amoclatloft. Washington, D. C., Feb. 7.—Let--1 ters received here say that at a 3 banquet held in Manila, W. J. 3 Bryan told the Philippines that the I republican party was] doing the i best they knew for them, that even r the make mistakes / i in power. He refused to discuss / y the future of the islands until htf 7