Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 30, Decatur, Adams County, 4 February 1907 — Page 1

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| PACKING HOUSE Decatur Produce Co. to I Build Modern One ■15.000 egg and poultry house Kfiave Purchased Ground and Will at Once Begin Work on Their New Buildings. I The Decatur Produce Company ■have concluded to erect a $15,000 egg ■nd poultry packing house in this Hfeity and the work of staking out the Kground for this purpose began this Kiorning. This company consists of L. Mosure of Wren, 0., W. B. Fri■ringer of Rockford. 0., and Harry ■Holtz of this city. They have been in ■lusiness here for some time past and ratheir success has shown them the necessity of a modern and up-to-date Briant. They have purchased from ■Mrs. Morrison the triangular plot of ■(ground, between the C. & E. and CloUyer Leaf railroads, where the Smith & ■Bell mill was formerly located, an ■ideal spot for a packing house. They ■will erect either a brick or cement ■block building 80x100 feet in dimenE&Bions and equip it with all modern ■Conveniences, including cold storage Brooms, an icing plant, etc. Half the ■building will be used for poultry, giv■ng them room to hold with ease, ■three car loads of poultry. The rest ■of the building will include a receiving ■room, egg storage and butter room, ■so regulated that the temperature is ■held at degrees varying from five de■grees above zero to 55 degrees. The ■members of the company made a trip ■to Chicago and other western cities Bast week and next week will go to C. H„ Ohio, and to Bos3tu», Philadelphia and New York, to Inspect plans and arrange for the concern here. When completed, which Will not be before August 15th. the Decatur plant will be the finest combined egg and poultry house in Ohio and Indiana. It will run day and night, Bix months in the year and will employ a large force of people in season. The location of this splendid concern here was due to the efforts of Mr. Moltz, who will actively manage the plant after the first year. —■ DEATHS ENDS A LONG LIFE Mrs. Catharine Fuhrman Called From Earthly Scenes. Mrs. Catharine Fuhrman, one of the best known women of Preble township, died last night at her home seven and one-half miles northwest of the city after an ilness of ten years’ duration, death resulting from brain trouble. She was eighty-nine years of age, and had made Preble township her home pratically all het life. She was a popular woman and had a host of friends who will mourn their loss. The funeral services v ill be held Wednesday afternoon at me o’clock at the Freidhiem church. Rev. Yaus officiating and interment will oe made in the Freidhiem cemetery. She leaves one son and two dang ters to mourn their loss. THE STATE LIFE INVESTIGATION Statement of Checks for Expenses of Lobby. - ■ —* (Scripps-Mcßae s “ e^ a ' 1 ’ vcS ,i P aIndianapolis, Feb. 4. 1 ,ie tion of the State Life was resumed this morning. W. S. Wynn a '•'it testified as to the issuance of by the State Life for the purpose ot defraying the expenses of the lob . The check was shown to have handed to Col Kahlo, to I" I ' some person w ho had done > in the lobby, but who L'd . paid. Another check sot fi '■ dollars was given to < • ■ e pay for some lobbyist, was put on the stand to Remuneration which was i> l 1 Charles F. Coffin as geiiv.—

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REWEIGHING OF THE MAILS Postoffice Department Rushing Supplies Over the Country. In anticipation of the reweighing of ( the mails, the postoffice department Is rushing hundreds of tons of supplies to their various destinations. The re-weighing, which takes place every four years in each district, will begin early in February. Out of the re-weighing period there will be a total of ninety working days and the total tonnage of each route for the entire re-weighing period will be divided by ninety, the working days, in order to determine the average tonnage per day. Upon this tonnage so determined the pay is scaled and when fixed will remain the rate which the railroads shall receive until the mails are rew’eighed four years hence. The minimum pay is for 200 pounds or less, for which $42.75 is allowed for carrying it one mile every day in the year. The pay is on a descending scale, as the average weight increases until for 5,000 pounds or more daily $21.30 per ton is allowed. o AN EAGLE LODGE Will be Instituted Here in Two Weeks

HAVE OVER HUNDRED MEMBERS Charter Has Been Asked For and the Opening Session Will be a Big Event. It is now an assurred fact that there will be an Eagles lodge In this city. Yesterday afternoon at two o’clock a large number of Eagles, who reside here and have their membership in other towns, with a number of candidates, met at the city offices, for the purpose of organizing. The order here will start in with about 103 members, there being seventy-one candidates and twenty-two who are now members of the lodges at Fort Wayne, Portland, Van Wert and Ohio City. The meeting was an enthusiastic one and $250 was soon raised from the candidates to secure their charter. The charter will arrive In a few days, when real work will begin. A meeting has been called for next Wednesday evening at seven o’clock, jyhen officers will be elected. The installation of officers and initiation of candidates into the order will be held in about two weeks, at which time, lodges from Portland, Van Wert, Fort Wayne, Bluffton and Ohio City will be in attendance. The work will be given Decatur candidates by • the Fort Wayne team, who are recogI nized as the strongest and best equip- ' ped team in the state. The installaI tion and initiation will be held at the j K. of C. hall. The exact date has not I been decided upon. o — — FEBRUARY TERM Doing Business in Commissioner’s Court MANY WANT MACADAM ROADS Last Day for Lob Ditch—Sam Doak Gets Macadam Road Contract —Viewers’ Report. The board of commissioners met in regular session this morning. The many enthusiasts for macadam road extensions were on hand, many of them pushing their claims for an early adjudication. It is probable that the board at this session will figure out the townships that can build roads this year, and will decide and arrange to sell the roads early in the season. Auditor Lewton is at Geneva. This ' is the last day for paying assessments i ni ’.he lob-lolly ditch. As a matter of I convenience, the auditor went to GeI neva, thus giving all those assessed Continued on Page 2.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening February 4, 1907.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Opening Day of the Februrary Term NEW DIVORCE CASE IS FILED Barney Everett Says His Wife Drove Him From Home Six Weeks After the Wedding. Marriage licenses have been issued to Jacob Bixler and Cora Stuckey of Hartford township, and Hugh D. Hite and Gertrude Inez Wherry of this city. This was pension day at the county clerk’s office and they were accordingly busy. The February term of the Adams Circuit court opened this morning with Judge Erwin on the bench. Attorneys Peterson & Moran have filed a new divorce case, Barney Everett vs. Maud Everett, according to the complaint the married life was short and full of troubles. They were married November 5, 1904 and on December 23 of the same year, Maud drove her husband from home, cursed and abused him and has since refused to* abide with him. Attorneys Shaffer Peterson and D. D. Heller are at Bluffton today, where they argued a motion for a new trial in the Stahley road case. E. Burt Lehhart, guardian for Sydna Reed, filed a petition to sell real estate, waiver of notice was filed by all defendants. A new bond was ordered. Christina Niblick, administratrix of the W. H. Niblick estate filed inventory number ten, also a petition for an order to make deed to Alice Chronister. Was so ordered. E. X. Ehinger, administrator of the Mathias Schafer estate, filed a petition to sell real estate, summons were ordered returnable April 14. The following cases were dismissed and the costs paid: Shannon R. Miller vs. Nannie Miller, divorce; William B. Teeple vs. Mary E. Wright, mechanic’s lien; Simison & Soldner vs. J. L. Smitley, administrator claim; James Glendenning et al., vs. Michael 1 McGriff, recovery of property. In the E. Fritzinger appeal from assessment on North Second street improvement, an affidavit for change of judge was filed

D. M. Osborne Co. vs. Mattie Young, suit on guaranty, answer filed to complaint, rule to reply. Old Adams County bank vs. W. E. Smith et al., suit on note, separate answer filed by Harvey Sprague. Elizabeth Kern vs. C. & E. railroad company, damages, demurrer filed to each paragraph of the complaint. Andrew Miler vs. G. R. & I. railroad company, S3OO damages, demurrer filed to complaint. Arthur C. Fast, petition for drain, from Allen Circuit court, assigned to Judge J. F. LaFollette of Portland, for trial. Siegfried H. Geiscler vs. City of Ft. Wayne, damages, compromise' settlement filed. o RELATIVE DIED AT WATERLOO William Patterson Had Numerous Relatives Here. William Patterson of Waterloo, an uncle to R. D., George and J. C. Patterson of this city; died Saturday night at his home. No particular disease caused his death, but he simply passed away responsive to his old age, which was 94 years. R. D. Patterson went to Waterloo and attended the funeral which was held today. ■ ■ — The organ recital that will be given this evening' at the Presbyterian church promises to be the treat of tiie season in the musical line, and a large crowd is expected to be in attendance.

IS A BOLD, BAD LOBBYIST W. H. Taft the King Bee in the Line of Expert Lobbying. Louis Ludlow, the Star Washington correspondent, says: The American people doubtless would be surprised if somebody should take them into his confidence and tell them the name of the boldest and most presistent lobbyist in Washington. If given a thousand guesses the ordinary individual would not name the right man. The natural assumption would be that some representative of Hill or Harriman is the leading member of the “third house,” but this would be a mistake. Genial “Bill" Taft, secretary of war, is the king of Washington lobbyists. His headgear, however, is not a crown but an ordinary derby hat that apparently has seen two or three seasons of usefulness, and he is not arrayed in regal robes or a stately Prince Albert, but his attire is a pepper and salt sack suit with pockets sagging with documents, which he “pulls” on members of congress whenever he gets them cornered. He also wears “the smile that won’t come off.’’ CASE IS SETTLED

A Huntington Liveryman Gives a Check DAMAGE CASE IS COMPROMISED Boston Weston, Murderer of R. J. Holthouse, Will Not Likely be Tried Again, An agreemnt to settle has been made in the case of Mrs. Roman Holthouse vs. Frank Glass, the Huntington liveryman. As will be remembered, the damage suit grew out of the incidents connected with the death of Mr. Holthouse of Decatur, as a result of a blow delivered by Boston Weston, a cab driver for Glass, in this city a little over a year ago. She brought suit in the Huntington circuit court for SIO,OOO damages, alleging that Glass, as employer, was responsible for the action of his employees. The case was taken to Columbia City on a change of venue. The agreement to settle is now made. Weston was convicted of manslaughter, but the supreme court reversed the case, and he is now at liberty. J. Fred France is attorney for Mrs. Holthouse and John S. Branyan represents Glass. — Huntington Herald. It is probable that Weston will not be prosecuted again. He is out on SSOO bond at present and the case may be dismissed on motion by the prosecutor, as Mrs. Holthouse is not physically able to go through another seige in court. The discourteous treatment of her by Weston's lawyer. John Branyan, is well remembered, and Mrs. Holthouse's friends will not permit another persecution of that kind. As a consequence, Weston will very likely remain an honored citizen of Huntington. o WANTS BETTER INTEREST RATE And Neely Desires His Twenty Thousand Dollars Surety Bond. Charles F. W. Neely wants back the $20,000 in cash which he deposited as a bond for his appearance in a suit brought against him by the government to secure the return of money which it is claimed Neely illegally retained while connected with the government bureau in Cuba following the Spanish-American war. In New York, Neely, through his counsel, filed a motion asking the court to allow him to substitute a $20,000 surety bond for the cash which he put up at the time of his arrest. His petition is based on the claim that he can place the money where it will earn him considerable more than the 2% per cent interest it now draws. o LEGISLATURE IS IN SESSION (Scripps-Mcßae Special.) Indianapolis, Feb. 4.—Both the senate and the house met this afternoon for a busy week. The senate at once began the discussion of the high license bill. The house will act on the third reading on bill. t maae carrying concealed weapons a felony and also to make kidnapping for a ransom, punishable with life imprisonment.

A SUNDAY WEDDING Miss Wherry and Mr. 11. Hite Surprise Friends MARRIED IN EARLY MORNING And Leave Immediately On Honeymoon—Both Popular in Society Circles. Sunday morning at seven o’clock at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Wherryon North Third street, occurred the wedding of Miss Gertrude Wherry and Mr. Hugh D. Hite, two of Decatur’s most popular young people. The event had been kept very quiet and only the immediate relatives were aware of the exact time the event was to take place. Although it had been commonly known among their friends that they were to be married soon, the news that they were married Sunday morning came as a surprise t° all. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John C. White, the only witnesses to the happy event being Mrs. Wherry, her son and daughter and Miss Fanny Hite, a sister of the groom. The bride looked very pretty indeed, being attired in a green traveling suit, while the groom wore the conventional black. A wedding breakfast was served at the Wherryhome and the young couple took the morning train to Fort Wayne, Miss Hite accompanying them that far on their wedding trip. At Fort Wayne, they were met at the train by Mr. John Anderson, a traveling salesman, and the bridal party were driven to his home where a wedding dinner was served, and at twelve o'clock the happy couple left for Chicago, where they will spend their honeymoon. Miss Wherry is one cf the most popular young ladies of our city, being beautiful and clever. She has a host of friends and is a leader of her crowd in society. Mr. Hite, the groom, is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hite, and is one of the popular young men in our city. He is at present engaged in the grocery business, being junior member of the firm of Everett, Hite and Son, and in this capacity has proven himself a hustling young business man. He was born and raised in this city and his friends are innumerable. The young couple will be absent for several days, when they will return to this city and for the present will make their home with the bride’s mother, on North Third street. The Democrat joins their many friends in extending congratulations.

A BUNCH OF CASH Found on Badly IntoxL cated Man PICKED UP SATURDAY NIGHT Was Nearly Frozen —A Search of His Pocket Revealed $3,149 —Paid His Fine. Night Policeman Fred Bohnke picked up a stranger near the Bultemeier livery barn Saturday night. He was badly delapidated from the influence of liquor, had fallen to the sidewalk and was about half frozen when found by the officer. He was taken to jail where he gave his name as Fred Shack. When he was searched the officers found in his pocket a purse, containing cash, checks and certificates amounting to $3149. In his condition he was lucky to have been picked up by an officer and when sober this morning, thanked Policeman Bohnke for doing so. He was taken before Mayor Coffee this morning, plead guilty and was assessed a fine of a dollar and costs, amount...S to ’ .■ paid and left at once lor his home, a . much wiser man. He had a narrow escape from freezing to death and is lucky he wasn’t robbed.

GAVE MRS. BLAUSER ALIMONY Judge Erwin Gives Verdict in the Divorce Case. The evidence in the famous Blauser divorce case was completed shortly before dinner today and Judge Erwin announced at the time that he would grant the plaintiff a divorce as prayed. However, Judge Erwin stated that he would not announce a ruling on the other points in the case until later in the afternoon. In making his final settlement of the case, Judge Erwin gave the plaintiff a divorce, the custody of the two daughters and alimony in the sum of $1,650.00. Blauser gets the custody of the son, but must pay the costs of (he suit and two hundred and fifty dollars to the plaintiff's attorneys as their fees. Five hundred must be paid in ninety days, five hundred more in nine months and the balance in a year’s time. The net value of the real estate was placed by the court at $5,580.00. The case has been on trial for the past four days.—Bluffton Banner. o FOR HIGHER WAGES

The State Superintendent Raise Teacher’s Pay HE WOULD MAKE SALOONS PAY Teachers’ Wages So Low in Indiana and as a Result, Scholarship Tests are Low. Fassett A. Cotton, state superintendent of public instruction, in a bulletin just issued, devoted to the subject of the pay of school teachers, declares for higher remuneration. He asserts that to maintain the present high standard of efficiency it is necessary to increase salaries. “The saloon license,” Mr. Cotton points out, “could and should be made SI,OOO, and onehalf or three-fourths of it should go to the schools.” He also quotes statistics to show that the school teachers receive considerably less money than common laborers. The bulletin in part is as follows: “In the present agitation for better things in education there are a few fundamental propositions. The first of these and the one that overshadows all the rest, is that we have come to a stage in educational affairs in which the question of efficiency is involved. It is not a question of securing more pay for teachers. That is a secondary proposition. Primarily it is a question whether we can any longer, under the present conditions, secure and maintain efficiency in our schools. The worth and progress of any calling depends upon efficiency, “Teaching is not yet a profession in Indiana. The salaries are so low' that teachers cannot make extensive preparations for the work. As a result there is practically no professional test and the scholarship requirements are very low.” o NO APPEAL FROM THE BOARD Blanket Remonstrance Signed by Majority Holds Good. The appellate court decided that a saloon keeper may not appeal from the order of the board of County commissioners of his county, holding that a blanket remonstrance under the law is suffiecient, as signed by a majority of the voters in the saloon keeper’s township or city ward, because the order of the commissioners is a mere formality. It Is held that a board of commissioners has no jurisdiction when a general remonstrance is filed, to do anything more than to receive it until an application is filed for a saloon license. It is then that the board is called upon to decide whether the remonstrance is sufficient to defeat the application. o MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEETING The Adams County Medical Society will meet at the office of Dr. P. B. Thomas at Decatur, next Friday evening at eight o’clock. All members are requested to be there and each to present a written report of a case. SECRETARY.

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