Daily Democrat, Volume 4, Number 24, Decatur, Adams County, 10 February 1906 — Page 1

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SECOND K. OF C. INITIATION Tomorrow the Date for Big Lodge Event ' ■* i ■ ' ’ » •s’

MANY VISITORS -■" ' y . : Five Hundred Out-Of-Town Guests Expected ■ , — ■ .S? ■’ ■ J. '<» ■ • ’ • : ■■■ Banquet at Meibers Hall in the Evening—Father Valentine Here to Attend. ■ ft. -■* • ■’ Tomorrow, Sunday, February tlth, is the date of the second initiation and banquet of the Decatur CounoilNo. 864, Knights of Columbus, and the day will be a pleasant one for this * great order. Plans for the occasion show that it will equal the one held last May, and four or five hundred visitors will likely be here. The class candidates include fifty-one from here and ten or twelve from other cities who will likely accompany the delegates. Father^Velentine, the most distinguished ’• member of the Decatur Council, arrived last {evening and will attend and take part in the day work. The program as arranged is that the first degree be given at'eight a. [m. by Decatur council. At eleven o’clock the knights will attend services at the St. Mary’s church. At two o’clock the second degree will be given by T. J. McLaughlin and staff. At four o’clock Hon. W. P. Breen of Fort* Wayne, and his staff will give the candidates the third degree work. At seven o’clock to morrow evening, after the candidates have been introduced to the mysterious K. of C. goat and all are of equal members, the entire crowd will meet at Meibers’ hall, where arrangements hvae been completed for a sumptuous and enjoyable banquet. Menu: Chicken, dressing, ham, cranberry sauce, potato salad, celery, Vienna bread and butter, piokles, olives, assorted k fruit, ice cream, assorted cake, Rooffee, cigars, plenty of water. ■During the feast music will be furby the Decatur orchestra and toasts given as follows: Toastmaster Rev. Theo. EL Wilken; Address of Welcome, D. D ( . Coffee, Decatur council; A Knight of Columbus, John B. Joyce, Kokomo council; Duty [of New Members Richard H. Hartford Council; Any Old Thing, William P. Breen, Fort Wayne council ; subject unknown, Father Valentine, Deoatu- council; Impromptu Stars ??? HAS TONSOLITIS Nicholas Longworth HJ—Wedding not Postponed. By United Frees News Association. Washington, D. C., Feb. 10.—Although Nicholas Longworth has a severe case of tensilitis, his physician, Dr. Compton, says his patient f w ill likely be out again Monday. There are no present indications that the wedding will have to be postponed. Will Entertain. The Night Hawk club will entertain a number of out of town friends tomorrow at their club rooms over the Winnes shoe store. All friends of the club and its members are in this manner invited to call and spend the afternoon and evening with them and get acquainted. . -

The DaiiJf Democrat.

ANOTHER TRIAL Terrel Marder Case at Bluffton to be Re-Heard. Bluffton, Ind., Feb. 10.—J. A. Hindman of Hartford City, has been retained as counsel for John Terrel, convicted pf the murder of Melvin Wolfe in 1904 and sentenced to life imprisonment, but taken to the hospital for the insane at Richmond. It is expected that the second trial will be held at the April term. The supreme court recently reversed the verdict of the lower court, making a new trial necessary. The late grand, jury indicted Terrel, but the bench warrant of the indictment has not been served. Prosecutor Emsweiler said this , morning that there would be no effort on the part of the state to prevent Terrel being tried should the defense show a desire although ! he can show no reason why he should he tried, as he is hopelessly insane, and while in that condition can not tie sentenced. The [defense believes, however, that a second trial aHU- result in acquittal, although the state is confident of being able to convict Terrel again. THE SHOW “His Highness the Bey” Comes Tuesday One of the Best Musical Comedies on the Road Secured by Mr. Bosse. , 't. - Teeming with catchy musical numbers, bright, crisp, clean comedy and plenty of action, “His Highness the Bey,” the season’s musical [novelty, later a five months’ run in Chicago, comes to the opera house on Tuesday. February 13. “His Highness the Bey,” very correctly and appropriately teamed the “show with music,” holds the•record at the LaSalle, having en joyed a [longer run than either the Royal Chef, Isle of Spice, Runaways, Isle of Bong Bong, or any of this producing house’s successes. Dealing as it does with international compilations in the Balkans, there is not a single dull moment from ,the rise of the first to the fall of the final curtain. The action tells of the tribulations of Louie Wurtzelheimer, a band leader from Kankakee, who, by odd series of mischances, becomes both a Turkish bey and the leader of a band of desperate insurgents who are see king the life of the new bey in order to overthrow the government. Louie, who originally lands in Turkey in answer to advertisement for a band leader, is followed by a jeilous wife who becomes involved with the horrors of the harem bequeathed the new bey by his fleeing predoessor. An American war correspondent ard foreign ambassadors complicate the affair by making love to the numerous wives of Wurtzelheimer, and those afford comedy situations galore. War is finally deloared and the situation off many opportunities for kaleidoscopic stage effects, martial and sentimental melodies and comedy situations, all of which have been cleverly taken advantage of by authors and producer.

DECATUR, INDIANA, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 10, 1906.

SENTINEL SOLD Thomas Taggart Disposes of His Interest to New York Man. •y United Press News Association. Indianapolis, Feb. 10.—It is officially announced today that Thomas Taggart has sold his entire’holdings in the Sentinel company to C. F. Binokly, a member of the New Yorif stock exchange, who becomes Secretary of the company. Acquila Jones, an Indianapolis lawyer, becomes president. The paper’s policy will remain democratic. A REUNION ' I • ■ Held Last Sunday at Los Angeles Former Decatar People Meet in Far Away Western City-Had > Good Time. / ——— the the kindness of Mrs. Robert Blackburn of this city, we are permitted to publish the following i account of a reunion of former Decatur citizens held last Sunday in far-away Los Angeles, California: i Mr. and Mrs. L. MoConnel of 1531 [ Palona avenue, Los Angeles, California, gave an “at home” Febru-' ary 4th, in honor of Mrs. Jennie Studabaker of Decatur, Indiana. The following named persons were present: C. A. Miller and family, J. M. Miller and family, Fred Miller and family, of Los Angeles; F. D. Miller and family, L. Hoyt Denney and family, Mr. L. Kent of Whittier; R. C. Chamberlain and wife cf Hollywood; Miss Harriet Lawson of Chicago, and R. C. Blackburn of Chicago. Bill of fare; Roast beef, pork and veal, escalloped corn, mashed potatoes, baked trout, old slaw, spiced Muscat grapes, olives, sweet piokles, fig jam, oranges, cake, peaheso, ice cream, pinooohe and fudge. To say we had a fine time would be putting it mild and only those that are acquainted with the Miller family knew what their hospitality and entertainment means, A CONTRACT Secured by A. Van Camp of This City To Construct Immense Flour Mill at Fort Wayne for Weigman and Son. A. Van Camp informed us this morning that while at Fort Wayne yesterday he closed a deal with Weigman & Son, flour manufacturers, to build them an immense [mill with a capacity of seventy-five liarrels a day. The contract calls for a modern structure w[th all the latestjmilling appliances known tj the milling world and must be completed within a specified time. How long, Mr. Van Camp would not state. The contract is a big one and the amount that Mr. Van Camp will receive will run into five large figures. He also stated that he would commence work in a short time. Mr. Van Camp seems to have struck a winning gait during the past several months has secured several fine contracts in his line.

WAS INDICTED Huntington Grand Jury File Report Return Bill Against Weston for Marder in Second Degree, Voluntary and Involuntary Manslaughter. The Huntington Herald said last evening: It was 4:20 Thursday afternoon when announoemen t was made to Judge J. C. Branyan that the Huntington circuit court grand jury was ready to make its report. The Judge immediately took the bench during a recess in the Wyatt divorce case, rapped for order and ordered [the gfand jury brought in. W. N. Billiter as foreman reported that al] the work assigned by the court had been completed, excepting as to the tax ferret matters and it was not possible to handle this in the time given. Though no announcement was made as to . the number or nature of the true bills returned, it is learned that there were nineteen. Boston Weston, who struck R. J. Holthouse last week causing the Decatur gentleman’s death, is indicted, the indictment being in three counts: Murder in second degree, voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter. Other indictments will not be known until arrests are made. Boston ' Weston, acousedboif the killing of R. J. Holthouse, the Deoatnr traveling man, was brought into court this morning. The charge of assault and battery with intent to kill was dismissed and insteod the grand jury indoitment aginst him was placed on the docket. His bond was fixed at 15,000. No arrangement had been made for securing bond up to an early hour this afternoon. TWOSURPRISES Social Events lileld Last Evening Mrs. Joshua Parrish and Mrs. Martin . Beery the Victims of Friends. Mrs. Martin Beery was fifty-two years old yesterday and her friends reminded her of the occasion in a manner enjoyed by all. During the day she was entertained at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. 11. Colter, and returning home during the late afternoon found a house full of company waiting for supper. The feast was soon spread and the ime was happily spent by everyone present intending Messets. and Mesdames J, L. Gay end daughter, J. C. White, John Mayer, Wash Gilpen and daughter, D. W. Beery and family, Theodore Blosser and [family, William Weldy, C. H. Colter and son, Mrs. Margaret Huber and Mrs. Lenhart.? The family present-, ed Mrs. Beery with a beautiful silver tea set. A surprise upon Mrs. Jcshna Parrish in honor of her sixty-seventh birthday was a social event held last evening which proved a happy one. The guests included relatives, neighbors, G. A. R. and W. R. C. members to the nurn’At of sixty-five. Each guest took along a pound of candy. The evening passed‘a most pleasant one. A contest game called “anatomy” provided considerable amusment for the guests. Mrs. Dr. Painer and Frank Parrish were awarded the prizes.

TO CONDUCT MASS Rev. Valentine Will Have Charge of Services Tomorrow. • Father Valentine, who has become very, popular here, and who has several times conducted services at the St. Mary’s church, arrived last evening and will conduct mass at the Catholic churoh tomorrow morning at 10:30. Father Valentine is a member of the Decatur council, K. of C., and is on the program at the banquet tomorrow evening. CORONERS VERDICT In Holthouse Case Filed Today ' Finds Death Due to Fracture of the Skull—Physicians Report was Attached. ■ " f Coroner [John S. Falk has just completed his verdict in the R. J. Holthouse, case, and will file the same some time today with the proper authorities. His verdict is very short, merely stating that death was caused by a fracture of the skull and intra cranial hemorrhages. Ha also found that the age of the deceased was thirtyfour, his heighth five feet eight and one-half inches. In connection with his verdict is attached the post mortem examination as held by Drs. H. F. Costello, P. B. Thomas, Maurice Rosenthal and Dr. Duemling. This report is a lengthy affair covering two pages closely typewritten and covers the case very thoroughly. It further shows that an examination was made not only ofjthe brain, but of the entire body, and that the examination conclusively shows that the death of the deceased was due to a jracture of the skull and intra cran[ ial hemorrhage and from’no other cause, Mr. Falk’s report is a fine one and[he has left nothing undone to arrive[[at the above verdict. battlTclosing Big Contest for Diamond Trophies Candidates Working Hard—Final Count at Court Room This Evening. The big bon test closet tonight at 8 o’clock, sharp, .before which time, every ballot must be oast at this office. Immediatly the entire vote will be turned over to Judges Merryman, Smith, Dugan, Schrock Peterson, Winteregg and Niblick, who will make their count at the court room. You are welcome to go there and watch the count out nd to hear the results. The campaign has been a clean and hard fought one and whoever the winners are they deserve the trophies for they secured their votes only by hard and earnest work. This has been a busy day for the oanj didates.

NUMBER 24

COURT NEWS M Truant Officer Teeple Files Charge Against Mrs. Emma Walters.—Mrs. Hoithouse Appointed Administratrix and Guardian. Judge Erwin was on the bench in Adams circuit court this morning as usual and business was transacted as follows: National Supply Co. vs Steuben DeKalb Oil Co., suit on $650 and mechanic’s [lien,;, Lawyer Baxter appeared for defendant and was ruled to answer. A new criminal case filed is entitled state vs Emma Walters, violation of compulscry educational law. The complaint is filed upon information by Andrew J. Teeple, .. truant officer, and says that Mrs. Walters lives in Union township and refuses to send her daughter. Minta Steinaugh, aged thirteen, to school. Ed Johnson, charged with permitting persons in his saloon on Sunday, plead guilty. Court has case under advisement. Wilhelmina Holthouse was appointed administratrix for the estate of her deceased husband. She was also appointed guardian for her six children, Arthur, Norbert, Charles, Florence, Helen and [Naomi, and filed bond for $5,000. A. P. Beatty appeared as attorney. A marriage license has been issued to James R. Rahn and Linnie B. Diehl, both of Monroe. LINING UP ■ Mr. Stillwell Sizes Up the Congressional Situation He is Apparently Enjoying the Race lor Congress Against Congressman Cromer. Hon. Horace Stillwell, the man who has started out on the mission of taking the measure of Congressman Cromer’s scalp, held a session in this city this forenoon, departing on the noon Ctever Leaf for Bluffton and then home to Anderson. Mr. Stillwell appreciates the aggressive position he occupies and seems to rejoice in the fact that he has the wiley Goorge W. ’ where the tail is short. The fact that the district organization was ( won by him and that he will use it to the limit in the primary oon--1 test, is not denied. His attitude is i apparantly that he wants Mr. Cromer and Mr. Cromer’s friends to eatthe same dish of gall and wormwood in the same way that the , have been eating it for abo ut six years. From this- ' standard of morals and political de- ; oency, Mr. Stillwell and his friends will labor faithfully and well to wrest from Mr. Cromer the honor 1 of heading the republican ticket fcr .• . congress in the eighth congressional district. After a five minutes’ conversation we can but conclude that Mr. Stillwell is thoroughly 5 enjoying the situation and has no doubt, whatever, but that he will turn the trick and succeed to the congressional nomination.