Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 32, Decatur, Adams County, 6 February 1907 — Page 1

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BUSY SESSION OE COUNCIL ■‘City Dads” Held Regular Business I Meeting

ROUTINE AFFAIRS ■ere Thoroughly Dis■cussed and Disposed of KrACTION COMPAY FILE WAIVER K)n North Second Street Improvement I —Plans for Paving Madison Street are Referred to Committee. I The council met in regular session Kuesday evening, Mayor Coffee preHiding and every councilman answerKg to roll call. The minutes of the Kist meeting were read and approved, after which the council got down Ho regular business. Upon motion Hy Christen, the contract between the Hity and 15. F. Teeple for hauling the Hid unit and loading it aboard the Bars was approved. The street and Hewer committee then filed their reKort on the McLaughlin sewer, in Hhich they recommended some ■ranges in the assessment roll hereHifore filed and upon motion the Kouncil concurred in the report and Hdopted a final resolution, ordering Hite same paid or bonds issued. The ® .iter of furnishing electric power Ho the Decatur Furnace factory was ■hen taken up and discussed, with ■he result that a motion was made Referring the matter to the electric Kommittee with the power to make a Hatisfacory agreement and report back Kt the next regular meeting. The Ft. Kayne & Springfield Railway repseKentatives then filed the necessary Kapers concurring their share of the Korth Second street improvement in Relation to the payments and the is Kuance of bonds and at the same time Hied their waiver on the same, thereRy relinquishing any further right to Knake objections to the assessments Ks made against them by the engiHeer The plans, specifications and Rrofile on the Madison street improreKnent were filed by Engineer \ ogt and Ripon motion were referred to the ■street and sewer committee. Several Resolutions were then drafted and Hdopted by the council authorizing Rhe city treasurer to turn over the Rnoney already collected upon the Hirst and Second street improvements Ro the contractors or their assigns, Rud to take their receipt for the Kame. A resolution authorizing the Klerk to draw a warrant in favor of Klenry Colerick for $61.50, foi Hees rendered in the case oi Gc>..- 1 K McKean against the city, was read Knd adopted. Upon motion by Hurns Rhe finance committee was iustnr d Ko purchase six keys for the usi ■ ■ Khe members of the council so that Khey might have free access to the Houncil chambers. The finance coni Hnittee then filed their report upon reports of the clerk, treasmii. Kity attorney and mayor, which re Ksort was adopted and the repot ■®Were ordered spread of record. I Bill of James Swift for $12.90, whic Bad been hanging fire for some tinn. |yas upon motion allowed by the ci un Kil and the clerk was ordered to a voucher for the same , The Reports of the treasurer and clerk ."t Khe month of January were filed ‘>n< Kpon motion were referred to l!j ■nance committee for examina'u’-i. ■he following bills were then rea Knd allowed: , ■Cowan & Company ' , , Union Telephone C 0... -•''' ■Detroit Lubricator Co Klonarch Electric Wire Co. ••• ’ ' ■'’. Wayne Electric Works . tr m. Geary ■tollman & Butier ■••• ■C. j. Archbold 14

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Bass Foundry 136.20 Geo. Keiser & Co 9.36 J. C. Patterson 5.70 W. E. Fulk .... 323.12 M. J. Mylott 64.00 Henry Peters 25.55 M. J. Mylott 274.50 Union Oil Works 42.34 Sunday Creek Coal Co 199.12 Sunday Creek Coal Co 177.50 W. J. Archbold 6.50 Adams Express Co .85 Old Adams County bank 190.00 J. S. Bowers 500.00 Ft. Wayne Electric Works .... 9.00 Horace Botthoff 2.75 National Bank 30.00 A. Van Camp 3.80 G. R. & I. railroad 563.37 Henry Colerick 61.50 Julius Haugk 75.92 G .R. & I. railroad 36.74 D. F. Teeple 169.28 C. Vogt 70.00 W. J. Archbold 36.87 No further business coming before the council they adjourned to meet at their next regular meeting. JENNIE CREEK IS MARRIED Girl Who Became Heroine by Flagging a Train. Jennie Creek, the former Millgrove miss who in 1893 became a heroine by flagging a Pennsylvania special carrying a party of noted Frenchmen to the world's fair at' Chicago, was married January 13th at EU Paso, Texas, to Forest Groenendyke, also a former Blackford county resident. The news of the wedding has just reached relatives here. The couple will make El Paso their future home. When a girl scarcely yet in her teens, Jennie Creek resided with her parents near Millgrove on a small farm that was crossed by the track of the Pennsylvania railroad. While walking along the company’s right-of-way she discovered a bridge that had been washed out by the high waters and which threatened destruction to a fast approaching passenger train. Taking oft a red flannel petticoat she ran down the track waving the underskirt about her head as a danger signal. She succeeded in stopping the train before it dashed into the open bridge and. averted a horrible wreck. Her act of bravery was heralded in every newspaper throughout the country and she gained widespread notoriety. Following all of this came many troubles and woes. Some time ago she went to El Paso and here she came across Forest Groenendyke, a former playmate and sweetheart. The meeting resulted in their old love being rekindled which followed with a wedding. —Hartford City Gazette. o STRUCK BY WABASH TRAIN Erie Brakeman Meets an Instant Death. Erie Brakeman C. A. Menefee, once a resident of this city, and a nephew of A. J. Menefee, was killed in a railroad accident at 151st street Chicago Saturday afternoon. He had left his train on the Erie and was standing near the Wabash tracks when he was struck by a passing Wabash train. The force of the contact threw him against the car of his own train and crushed his skull and badly bruised his body. The body was brought to this city this afternoon at 2:55. The young man is a son of the late Oscar Menefee who death came so suddenly in Ohio City a few weeks ago. The young man has been In the employ of the Erie as brakeman about two ■.ears. About a month ago he was given a local passenger run between Hammond and Chicago.—Huntington Xews-Democrat. _ o yir. and Mrs. A. T. Vail arrived th;s morning from Fort Wayne, and nre the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John j Vail. j'

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening February 6, 1907.

SUIT AGAINST THE CLOVER LEAF Bluffton Man Asks for Five Thousand Dollars. Sharpe & Sturgis, attorneys for Charles Bowman, today filed suit in circuit court against the Clover Leaf railroad for $5,000 damages for personal injuries. As stated some time ago in this paper, Mr. Bowman is asking for the above named sum because of injuries sustained last October. At that time he was a member of a fencing gang employed in doing some work at Warren and had been sent to a tool car to get some materials with which to carry on the work. The complaint states that the car was not properly provided with steps and the necessary conveniences to insure the safety of the employes and that as Mr. Bowman went to descend from the car, he was thrown with considerable force against the side of the same, sustaining a badly wrenched ankle. Mr. Bowman at the present time is up and around but unable, because of his hurts, to do any heavy work. A representative of the company was in the city last week to make overtures toward a settlement, but was unable to come to satisfactory terms and the courts will decided as to what amount Mr. Bowman shall receive.—Bluffton Banner. MRS KLOTZ DEAD Mother of Mrs. Dell Locke Died Sudenly AT THE BLISS HOTEL, BLUFFTON Was Visiting Her Daughter There, When She Became lll—Was Known Here. Mrs. Sarah Klotz, wife of the Rev. S. J. Klotz, of Waterloo, Ohio, died from heart trouble and pneumonia at 9:15 this morning at the Bliss house where for the past six weeks she has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Del Locke. The remains, accompanied by the funeral party, will leave here for Waterloo Thursday morning and the funeral services will be conducted from the U. B. church at that place at 2:30 that afternoon. With her husband she came to this city from Waterloo six weeks ago for a visit with her daughter, before going south to spend the winter, according to their custom. She had been in poor health for several years and soon after her arrival here she declined swiftly. Mrs. Klotz was born in DeKalb county, Indiana, February 20, 1840, and at death was aged 66 years, 11 months and 15 days. She was twice married, her first husband being G. W. Trout. From this union survive two children, Mrs. Locke and George Trout of Chicago. She became the wife of Rev. Klotz in 1882.—Bluffton Banner. IN SOCIAL WHIRL Delightful Event at the Sprang Home THEATRE PARTY FOR TONIGHT Meeting of the Athletic Club—They Will Give a Musicale at the Library Friday Night. Mesdaes Fanny Cole and DeVilbiss of Lancaster, Ohio, and Lucile Torrence of Marion, Ind., were the honored guests at an afternoon party yesterday given by Mrs. Daniel Sprang and Mrs. Ella Bell, at the home of the former on Madison street. The ladies were invited to bring their needlework and during the afternoon (Continued on Page 4.)

THEY DID APPROVE Representative Crumpacker Speaks in House THE CONTROLLER OF CURRENCY One Hundred and Seventeen Banks Established in Indiana in the Last Six Years. Washington, Feb. 6. —Representative Crumpacker of Indiana, believes the people of the country approve the $34,000,000 river and harbor bill nowunder consideration by the Ht>use. In a speech indorsing the bill he said: “The large appropriation and authorization carried by the pending bill are justified by the growing importance of the transportation problem. Never in the history of this government has transportation been so vitally connected with production and prosperity as it is at the present time. Railroad lines which are the chief reliance of the great producing interior, have insufficient facilities for the accommodation of the stupenduous volume of production and the uncertainty of transportation and the high rates required in many instances very seriously embarrass enterprises. Washington, Feb. 6. —The controller of the currency announces that since March 14, 1906, 117 national banks have been established in Indiana. Os these, sixty-seven have a capital stock under $50,000, and fifty a capital stock in excess of $50,000. The total amount of capital stock of the 117 new banks is $7,350,000. The controller of the currency announces the following changes in the list of officers of Indiana banks: The Citizens' National bank of Crawfordsville, W. K. Martin and W. W. Washburn, vice presidents; the First National bank of Michigan City, George H. Rogers, first vice president in place of N. H. Rogers; the Third National bank of Greensburg, G. W. Adams, assistant cashier; the Aurora National bank of Aurora, Henry P. Spaeth, president, in place of Robert Maybin; Phillip Horr, vice president in place of Henry H. Spaeth; the First National bank of Peru, M. A. Edwards, assistant cashier. The controller has approved the National City bank of Chicago as a reserve agent for the First National bank of Lafayette. COURT HOUSE NEWS Criminal Case Set Down for Trial BEGINNING ON THIRD MONDAY Jury Will Report February 18th—Few Civil Cases Also Set for Hearing —Other Business. A marriage license was issued to, William G. Bollenbacher of Mercer > county, 0., and Mary O. Huffman of Jefferson township. The groom is twenty-two years old and was accompanied here by his twin brother. They were dressed precisely alike and how they are distinguished from each other we can not say. George A. Bohrer Brewing company vs. Harry Cordua et al., suit on bond, demand $650, appearance by Beatty for defendants, Cordua, Roop and Sheiine. Vida Robison vs. Jesse D. Robison, divorce, answer of prosecuting attorney filed, it being a general denial. Charles D. Porter vs. Arlle Carpenter et al., rental and contract, demand $2,000, set for trial Tuesday, March sth. State on relation of Martha E. Link-I er vs. John Runyon, bastardy, l-Jl for trial Monday, March 4th. Daniel B. Ninde vs. Richard Klein, (Coninued on Page 3.)

ARRANGE FOR FREIGHT SERVICE The Traction Line Will Go After the Business. Mr. W. H. Fledderjohann, president and general manager of the Fort Wayne & Springfield Traction company, and Mr. B. A. Fledderjohann were in the city yesterday in conference with Superintendent of Transportation John B. Crawford of the Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley company, relative to traffic arrangements between the two roads. President Fledderjohann stated that a freight service will be inaugurated on the new Decatur road today. The express car has been equipped for some time and is ready to make its initial business trip today. The company will do the same sort of freight business that is carried on by the other interurban roads entering Fort Wayne. Auditor S. G. Kelley of Decatur, has charge of the freight department of the company, but Mr. Fledderjohann stated yesterday that a local representative and solicitor will be stationed here within the near future. Affairs on the new road are in fine shape and President Fledderjohann is much pleased with results so far. The passenger business has been more than satisfactory and the cars have been maintaining their schedule with ease.—Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette. o A GOOD MEETING Retail Merchants Association Have a Meeting WILL BOOST THE FACTORY FUND Mr. McGilliard Explained in Detail the Insurance Features of Their Association. The Retail Merchants' Association had an interesting and profitable meeting at the Comemrcial Club last evening. Many things of interest to the business men and the city as well, were discussed. The association will take up with the city council some plan for a better fire protection, not only needing the protection for the sake of protection, but a reduction in fire rates would follow the installation of better means of fighting fire. The association also gave its unqualified endorsement to the plan of raising a factory fund, and when the campaign begins they wall render that aid for which the business men of Decatur are so well noted. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the evening was the short address given by Mr. McGilliard, a representative of the Indiana Retail Merchants’ Fire Association. It is a mutual asassociation, comprising members of the local branches, and the proposition is now being worked out to write a part of their own insurance. The plan was explained in detail. The writing of policies will actively begin by the middle of March er April 1. Q THE SESSION ENDS TODAY I The Commissioners Completed a Busy! Session. Viewers and engineers’ reports' were filed on the William Macke and . Henry Elerding macadam roads, in Root township. The auditor was ordered to advertise sale of construe- ■ tion on March 4. William Glendening asked to have ’ taxes r efunde • ■. • ich. was continued until the next session, for final action. The petition of W. C. Congleton to. compel township trustee to pay house rent . The petition was dismissed. The board today labored on the al-! lowance of bills and completed the work of the session, having had a round of business from the time they ; 1 began ciieir i..L~. -■ | o | Mrs. F. M. Schirmeyer and daugh- 1 ter Irene, went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day with friends

THAW IS A WRECK His Face Portrays His Mental State ATTORNEYS APPEAR ANXIOUS Delmars is Now Chief Counsel For the Defense —Other Lawyers are Only Assitants. ' 1 (Scrlpps-Mcltue Special.) New York, Feb. 6.—When Harry Thaw came into court this morning he appeared to be on the verge of a nervous wreck. It was evident that he was not so insane as to fail to appreciate the crazy mess made of his first round of defense yesterday. He was ghastly pale, his lips twitched and his trembling hands betrayed his mental state. Nor was he the only one perturbed as his attorneys were in a panicky state. However, in a conference which lasted until three a. m., and in another conference which was held just before the trial began today, it was announced that Delphin M. Delmars hereafter would have sole charge of the defense and all other act in an advisory capacity. O’Reiley is to be the first assistant. Meanwhile, Jerome is icy cool. Jerome's confidence in convicting Thaw could not be shown better than in a statement today, that he would, rather than have the prisoners chances jeopby a disagreement of the counsel, ask for the withdrawal of a juror and bring about a mistrial. The trial room was loaded with excitement today as no one Knew what sensation woul ’ next be sprung. Jelome mde a long statement explaining his objections to the admittance of yesterday’s evidence. While talk n.’ Delmars ar>.‘ quietly at. 1 sail- > i.fe witness -s have been withd =<vn." Then everyone kuew that Delmars would be the heal of the defense. Delmars then called Benjamin Bowman, a door keeper, at the Madison Square garden. He said he knew White and Thaw. He said in 1903, after the show at the Garden, White came to him and asked if Evelyn Nesbit had gone home. I told him yes, and he said I was a liar. I told him to go back on the stage and see for himself. White went back on the stage and came back, putting his hand in his pocket he drew a revolver and said "I will kill that man Thaw before daylight." “Did you tell any member of the Thaw family?” was asked. “Yes. I saw Thaw five days later and told him what White had said. He was black with anger.” Here the judge (Continued on Page 4.) o IS GRAND LARCENY Charges Against William McCullum ESCAPES FROM GENEVA LOCKUP Aided by His Brother Who Removes the Calaboose Door—Officers Are After Them. T (Special to Democrat.) Geneva, Ind., Feb. 6.—A boll jail, or rather, a lockup, delivery occurred here last night and has carded considerable ■.-ommear here and :< general hustle am j.tg Vidals. Wil!' ni McCullum; was arrested yesterday, charged with grand larceny, it being claimed that he had stolen a cable from Charles Bell of this place, hauled it to Berne and sold it for junk. The evidence against him was conclusive and he was placed in the calaboose to await his preliminary hearing, set for this morning. Last night some time, his brother went to the lock-up, pried the door off and released his brother, both escaping. They were located at Celina, 0., this morning, but before they could be arrested they took a car for St. Marys. Officers there were notified and their arrest is expected today. If they are returned to Adams county, they will likely be placed behind the jail bars, where escape will not prove so easy a matter.

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