Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 23, Decatur, Adams County, 26 January 1907 — Page 1

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EX-AUDITOR MILLER IS DEAD Stricken With Heart Trouble-Expires Very Suddenly

JUST BEFORE NOON The End Came Without Moments Warning health had been fairly good Was Born in This County Over Sixty Years Ago— Well Known in State Lodge Circles. Lewis C. Miller, ex-auditor of Adams county and one of the most popular citizens of the community, died very suddenly at 11:30 this morning at his home, corner of Adams and Line streets. Apparently in good health, he was stricken with heart trouble and died almost instantly. For a year his health had been failing, but recently he seemed improved and this morning felt a little better than usual. He attended lodge last evening and seemed his old self. At the hour mentioned this morning he was sitting at his home, talking to Harvey Segur who had called. On his lap lay an open book which he had been reading. Suddenly he slipped from his chair to the floor. Mr. Segur was at his side instantly and Mrs. Miller entered the room a moment later, but the stricken man was beyond help, death having ensued ere he spoke or even gasped. Ed Miller, a son, who has been quite sick for several weeks, aros§. from his bed and the excitement caused a severe collapse. Mrs. Miller has also been very sick for several weeks, but has improved recently. The sad news of Mr. Miller's death flashed over town rapidly and could scarcely be believed by those who only yesterday had conversed with him. Lewis Cass Miller was born in Hartford township, this county, February 19, 1846, being nearly sixty-one years old. Hits father, a native of Ohio, moved to this county in 1839, entered a tract of government land and went bravely to work to make a home in the wilderness. Mr. Miller was educated in the county schoosl, and began teaching when nineteen years Id, which avocation he followed for eight years. He was married September 14, 1871 at Bluffton to Miss Nancy A.’ Russell. In 1883 he was elected county auditor and served in that capacity faithfully and well for eight vears. He was an earnest Democrat, as was his father, who named him Lewis Cass, in honor of the statesman and Democratic nominee tor pre- 1 dent by that name. Mr. Miller ha= resided in this city continuously since 1883, has held various minor oilices and has made friends constantlyseveral years he managed ii" Manufacturng company, latei 1 dticted a mill at Linn Gro\e am

later traveled for the Masonic A ' cate. He was a kind husband and father, a true friend and neighbor a trusty official and a man 1.". - • his thousands of acquaintance was one of the best known lodge «oi ers in the state, having ht • • offices in the Masonic, I. O- " r tern Star and Royal Arch lodg> son, Robert Miller, preceded b ’ h death about two years ago. I ■' '■ “ vived by his bereaved wife, "■ ° s ’ Hugh Miller of Muncie, and E ' of this city, and one daughter, ■ Grace Miller, now engaged "it a ture bureau, with headquarters a cago. The funeral arrangemei’ 15 not been announced, awaiting from these relatives. Masonic Meeting. All members of the F. A. • • No. 571 are requested to meet a hall Sunday afternoon to arran ® .j. the funeral services of Bro. ler. ■NORMAN LENHAK*. Eastern Star MeetingMembers of this orders ai> ' ed to meet at the Winnes Shoe Sunday afternoon to arranS 1 touding the funeral services o. C. Miller.

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TO ATTEND FUNERAL OF UNCLE Miss Cogswell Went to Kenton, Ohio, This Afternoon. Miss Carrie Cogswe’l left over the Frlc this afternyon for Kenton, 0., where she will attend the funeral of t-cx uncle, J. W. Hammond, who died at his home in that • i'» yesterday. Mr. Hammond w’as chief of police in Kenton for many years and one o f the most popular men in that city He visited J. H. Stone here about a year ago and during a short stay made many friends. When here he was the very picture of perfect health, weighing 220 pounds, but fell a victim to dropsy. The funeral services will be held Monday. INSTITUTE SUCCESS Closing Session was Held This Afternoon LARGE CROWDS IN ATTENDANCE Good Program Last Evening Listened to Attentively by a Large Audience.

Order again called at 1:15. Harvey Lee favored the institute with a song "When a boy on the farm,” which was rendered nicely. Following this was an instrumental solo by Miss Mar ble Erwin, which was very much appreciated by members of the institute. The next hour was to have been taken by A. J. Porter of Blue Creek township on "Supplementing the Pasture," but owing to his absence it was filled by Dr. C. V. Connell on “Stock Food.” In the course of his talk, Dr. Connell convinced the farmer that, not too much care could be taken in buying stock food. Majority of stock food on the market, if put to the test of trial feeding or analysis, will not do near all that is claimed for it and is hardly worth consideration. Stock food is a tonic and contains common salt, 1 pound; Sulphat of Soda, 1 pound; Bi-Carbonate of soda, 1 pound, and 4 ounces of powdered genlion. It should be fed 3 times a day, one tablespoonful being a dose. “The Woman in the Home and Community," was dealt with by Mrs. C. Vogt. She talked on her responsibility, as a homemaker, and her influence over children. Children are often excluded from the home. She said; "What is to be compared with the character and lite of the boy or girl?” The woman watches over the home in times of sickness and health. Mothers should evidence a lively, vivacious disposition. She must be virtuous, etc. It w r as a very good talk and was well received. The committee on nomination was then appointed by the chairman, and were as follows: D. C. Sprunger, Ed Johnson and John Peoples. "Making and Unmaking of Homes” was then handled by Mr. Whistler. He read a very able paper and said in part: We neglect our children often to gain the almighty dollar. He pictures how he (the lord of the home) abuses the wife, scolds because supper is not ready, gets his paper and reads and sleeps —a great bulk of love. A woman likes to plan. They should have planned together; more attention should be paid to the attractions and adornments of the home. We want to make the home the best best place on earth to every member o f the household. Provide home amusements for our children. He described a model home. Here we should sing our best songs; give our best love. The divorce question was then struck a hard lick. A good Roman Catholic never gets a divorce. South i Carolina never grants a divorce. The institute adjourned to meet at - , i m. The attendance for the afternoon was 215. The interest was good and talks were well presented. (Continued on Page 4.)

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening January 26, 1907.

TO CREATE STATE OF LINCOLN Plans Being Made for This in the Northwest. Spokane, Wash., Jan. 26. —Preliminary plans are making to create a new state in the northwest by taking twen-ty-six counties or 65,000 miles of territory in eastern Washington, northeastern Oregon and northern Idaho, with a population of 400,000 and at the present session of the three legislatures, measures will be introduced with a view of bringing this about. The new state, to be named Lincoln, will be bounded by the Cascade mountains on the west, the international line on the north, the Bitter Root mountains on the east and the Blue mountains on the south. Prominent residents of Spokane and the cities of eastern Oregon and northern Idaho, back of the project, say the movement has the unanimous support of the senators and representatives of the twenty-six counties it is sought to separate from the trio of states, and while vigorous opposition is certain to come from western Washington, southeastern Oregon and southern Idaho, sufficient pressure can be brought to bear, they believe, to force the question to an issue at the polls. This is to be said in favor of the creation of the new state: Unity of interests in lumbering, mining, agriculture and dairying; the elimination of sectional jealousy; legisation to the best interests of the various industries; economy in various expenses, including that of state mileage, and the natural advantages resulting from altered geographical position. NEW SOciAL CLUB 4 The T. B. A. C. Now an Organization SURPRISE ON BERTHA BUTLER Euchre Club to Have a Round —Surprise on Mrs. Bollinger—Many Other Pleasant Events. BY PEARL BURDG. The T. B. A. C. Club was newly organized last evenng at the club rooms in the Library building. They have not fully decided upon anything special, only their club rooms and meeting nights, which come on Tuesday and Friday evenings. The club now consists of just a few of the young ladies of our city. The main aim is athletics. Mrs. L. G. Eilingham is the instructress and there is no doubt that this club in a short time will give entertainment along this line, and will prove successful. Miss Bertha Butter was greatly surprised last evening, when a number of young people gathered at her home on North Second street. The evening was spent wth various games and music, and at a late hour they departed for their respective homes, voting Miss Bertha a charming enetrtainer. The guests were Misses Frances Cole, Frances Miller, Tena McKean, Edith and Rosa Green, Vera Hower, Naomi Dugan, Ruby Artman, Bessie Jefferies, Masters Cleo Johnson, George Lonhenry, John Garard, Edgar Vancil. The members of the Euchre Club will be entertained this evening at the home of Miss Bessie Congleton One party that was a perfect success and has not been mentioned, was the surprise on Mrs. Bollinger of West Monroe street, given by a number of Rebekah ladies in honor of Mrs. Bollinger’s birthday anniversary. The evening was pleasantly spent with games and music, after which light refreshments were served. The guests presented her with a beautiful china dish. At the home of Miss Nellie Snellen last evening, occurred a delightful evening party, in compliment to Miss Lizzie Johnson. Music and games were the main amusements of the evening. Mr. Jack rendered several fine vocal solos, which were highly spoken of by each guest. Miss Snellen was assisted by her mother in serving dainty refreshments. The guests were Mr. Mason and Mr. Jack of New York, Mr. Lewiston of Cincinnati, Miss Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson and Miss Ethel Pillars.

SALVATION ARMIES Concentrate Their Forces Here Today ARE BATTLING FOR SUPREMACY Capt. McKay Says American Salvation Army Are Not Genuine—Rival Meetings Being Held Just at present there is a very interesting fight on in this city for supremacy between the Booth and American Salvation Armies. It is common knowledge that the Booth Army is the original organization of this kind in the United States and that they have done great good. Recently, another army calling themselves the American Salvationists, was established, using the same style of uniforms and following much the same plans. Last fall a Capt. Mihm came here from Lima and opened a barracks. He has workgg Capt. and Mrs. S. R. McKay of the Booth Salvation Army, Who Will Hold Services Here Over Sunday. ed earnestly and apparently has done great good. On Christmas Day he fed twenty-five families and aside from this has, we know, clothed and fed a number of poor people. He has held meetings every days since his arrival and recently to culminate the interest in his work announced the coming of Commander-in-Chief Ouffin and staff of his army. Capt. McKay, of Fort Wayne, in charge of Booth’s army in this section, heard of this announcement and coming here Thursday denounced the American Salvation Army as imitators and says it is made up of people expelled from the ranks of the real Salvation Army, that they have no rescue homes, but simply convert the money collected to their own use. To counteract any influence that the visit of General Duffin and staff may have here, Capt. McKay has arranged for several services for Joday and tomorrow’ when he and Mrs. McKay will be here. He hopes to establish a Booth Army here under his supervision. General Duffin s meetings will be held this evening at the Evangelical church, tomorrow afternoon at the barracks and tomorrow evening at the opera house. Capt. and Mrs. McKay will speak at the Presbyterian church tomorrow morning and tonight and tomorrow afternoon and evening at Mission Hall in the Morrison building.

Duet, entitled, “Should I be Ashamed of Jesus,” and solo, By and By You Will Forget Me, at Presbyterian church tomorrow morning. A FAMILY QUARREL Mrs. Lauhrey Stabbed Her Husband WITH A BIG DARNING NEEDLE And he Retaliates With a Solar Plexus Blow—Both Appeared in Police Court. The mayor was busily engaged today in hearing the case ot the State of Indiana against William H. Laughrey on a charge of assault and batterj. The trouble, according to the evidence occurred last evening, when Laughrey and his wife got into heated argument ( over some trivial matter and during the scrimmage that followed, Mrs. Laughrey attempted to stab her husband with a darning needle. This so enraged Will that he unthoughtedly and wthout malice, struck bls wife,

causing her to cry out with pain, and family relations at once became very much strained. The mayor after carefully weighing the evidence, concluded that one was as much to blame as I the other and dismissed the case, in- 1 forming them at the same time that he never wanted to see them in police court again. However, the parties are still angry and upon leaving the court, each w’ent his own way. They have had some former altercations, it is said. DEATH IS A RELIEF To the Sufferings of Mrs. Mary Chapman DIED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON After Four Weeks of Suffering With Inflammatory Rheumatism and Complications. Mrs. Mary Chapman, wife of Jay Chapman, aged thirty-one years, died yesterday afternoon at three thirty o’clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Captain Phipps, after an illness of just four weeks, death resulting from inflammatory rheumatism which affected her heart and brain. She was first taken ill last Christmas Day and from that time on her decline was rapid, death relieving her from ail suffering last evening. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and/was a devoted and earnest worker in its behalf, and was a firm believer in its teachings. She was a well respected young woman and stood high in the estimation of all who knew her and her untimely demise will be mourned by her many friends. She was the mother of seven children, six of whom survive her, four daughters and two sons, who will miss her more than anyone else, as she was a devoted mother and was most kind and attentive to her children. The funeral services will be held Monday morning at the Phipps home at ten o’clock, Rev. Fowler officiating and interment will be made in the Decatur cemetery. HIS LEGS CRUSHED James Maukey was Seriously Injured WHILE WORKING AT PREBLE Caught Between Two Heavy Pipes and Both Legs are Broken —Condition is Serious. K ——— — James D. Mankey, a young man, aged twenty years, who resides with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Manker, two miles south of Magley, w’as very seriously injured this morning near Preble, while working for the Standard Oil company. The accident happened while Mr. Mankey was assisting in rolling down some twelveinch tubing from a large pile that measures nineteen feet long and I weigh about a thousand pounds each. Mankey became so situated while performing his duties that when the tubing started to roll down he was unable to get out of the way and was pinned between two of the tubes, crushing both legs between the ankle and knee and breaking the bones in each leg in four different places. He w’as taken to this home and physicians summoned who dressed the injuries. It is probable that Mr. Mankey will be a cripple the rest of his life as a result, even if lucky enough to recover. o LEGISLATURE COMMITTEES MET Scrfpps-Mcßae Special. Indianapolis, Jan. 26. —A joint committee from both branches of the ■ legislature, met at the state house .today to begin an investigation into ■ the recent Indiana mine explosion and also into the conduct of Mine Inspector Epperson while in office. As requested by the Mine Workers, Senator Cabin of Terre Haute, acted as chairman of the committee.

NOT VERY LIKELY Bluff to Abandon Pension Agencies CUT ROADS SEVEN PER CENT Tariff Revisionists Doing a Little Stunt to Scare the Standpatters. Washington, Jan. 26. —It seems doubtful if the senate will accept the action of the house in voting to abolish the eighteen pension payment agencies throughout the country and to provide for the payment of all pensions from the pension office here at the capital. If the provision of the pension appropriation bill inserted by the house does stand, all the agencies will cease to do business the first of next July. The pension agents were all appointed on the recommendaton of senators, and the prospect is that every senator interested in an agent will oppose the house action. Should the senate agree to the house provision every one of the eighteen pension agents as well as such employees in the several offices as are not under civil service will lose their jobs. Washington, Jan. 26. —The cut in the pay of the railroads for carrying the mails, decided upon by the committee that is preparing the postoffice appropriation bill, is regarded as only a starter. It is not based on any investigation tending to show just how great the reduction should be, but on the general belief that the railroads are being overpaid. The legislation the committee has agreed on provides for a 5 per cent cut for all roads carrying from 5,000 to 48,000 pounds annually, and a 10 per cent reduction for all roads that carry from 48,000 to 80,000 pounds annually. For every 2,000 pounds over 80,000 pounds carried roads wll be paid $lB a year. The committee figures out that the cut amounts to about 7 per cent on the entire traffic. Washington, Jan. 26.—-The effort to call a caucus of the Republicans of the house on the tariff question has been revived. Representatives Steenerson of 'Wisconsin, and Davidson of Michigan, today began circulating in their respective state delegations a caucus call. The Massachusetts delegation has been in favor of a caucus right along, and three or four of the Indiana members are ready to sign the call. The call does not propose to commit the majority in the house to any particular line of action. It simply says that it is desirable that a caucus shall be held to consider the tariff. Behind the movement are the revisionists, who hope to get action or a special session of congress. Washington, Jan. 26. —The president appointed the following Indiana postmasters: T. Budd, Butler; Amanda Sullivan, Garrett, and G. W. Patchell, Union City. o DITCH ASSESSMENTS ArtE DUE February 4th is the Last Day on the Lob Ditch. Monday, February 4, is the last day on which assessments may be paid for the redredging of the Lob ditch, without having the amount placed on the tax duplicate and having bonds issued for its payment. The total amount of the assessments for the improvement, is $29,000, speaking in round number. Os this sum, about $15,000 is payable in Adams county, and a large portion of it has been received by the auditor of that county up to this time. Up to the present time, close to $6,000 has been paid here, and those affected, are responding to the call at a rapid rate. The amount that is not paid ou February 4, will be paid to the contractor in bonds, and the amount col- ' lected in yearly installments for five years, the deferred installments bearing interest at six per cent. —Portland I Commercial-Review. WAS KILLED BY INTERURBAN I South Bend, Ind., Jan. 26. —William Stover was struck and killed by an interurban car today, while on his way to seek medical aid for his daughter.

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