Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 49, Decatur, Adams County, 26 February 1907 — Page 1

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DIED AT THE JAIL Leander Johnson Found Lifeless This Morning WAS OF UNSOUND MIND " ■ | — And Had Been 111 For a Year—Re- . mains Taken to Home of Daughter in Union Township. Leander Johnson, aged seventy-four and whose mind has been unbalanced for a year past, died at an early hour this morning, in his apartment at the county jail, where he has been con. fineiT for three weeks past Sheriff Meyer found his lifeless body at (1:30 this morning. lie was still warm and had probably been dead only a few minutes. Mr. Johnson first show, ed signs of insanity a year ago, soon afterward becoming violent and was taken to jail, admission to the asylum being refused, as he was incurable. He was released and seemed better until three weeks ago, when he became violent again and was re. turned to the jail. Sunday evening he became sick and the physician was summoned and left medicine for him. He was able to be about the corri. dors and eat his meals, acting about as usual. At ten o’clock last night Sheriff Meyer gave him a dose of medicine and saw that he was made as comfortable as possible. He heard him pounding on the wall at two o’clock this morning, but thought nothing of it, as this was a usual habit of Johnson. The remains were taken to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Manley in Union township, this afternoon. The funeral services will be held Wednesday morning from the Mentzer church in Van Wert county, O. The deceased formerly lived near Convoy, 0., moving to this county about ten years ago. He was an ex.soldier and a splendid citizen until disease overtook him. Death was due to exhaustion and heart and brain troubles. He was the father of fifteen children, eleven of whom sur. vive him.

HER TASK FINISHED Evelyn Thaw Completes Cross Examination ABE HUMMEL IN COURT But Not Allowed to Testify—Famous Case Will Progress More Rapidly Now. (Scripps-Mcßae Special.) New York, Feb. 26. —Abe Hummel, described by Evelyn Thaw as an ugly little Jew with warts all over his face, appeared today as the f.itnd c Jerome in the Thaw cae. and in the same place where a year ago had Hummel disbarred. Hummel, however was not allowed to testify because the judge held that Jerome could not attack the creditability of Evelyn while she was only >■ 'H ary excused and for the soiC 1 1,111 * of breaking down her testimony. - raham Snydecker, one of Hummel, assistants, testified that b'd; ll • l ~ ed the paper in his presence > night of October 27, 1903. Eveyn was recalled and her cross-i x.i.niir tion continued. Jerome finished w the witness at 12:40 and she " ,l& ‘‘, cused. It developed that the e '•'* from Thaw to Evelyn, which Bank Lyons of Pittsburg sent to com i * • the seal broken contrary ,o 1 ’ ■ quest of Lyon. Jerome said tlle H was broken in his office by 111 The horse sale Friday promi.<- J be a dandy and a large horse men are expected ent, which insures the ruc< sale. The managers of 111 have been scouring the < oun ti inibf V 11 Lv horses and have a num" ones on hand. If J”” 1 11 horse attend the sale-

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FUNERAL FOR MRS. MALLONEE Held Yesterday Afternoon—Remains Taken to Michigan. The funeral services for Mrs. Anna Mallonee were held yesterday afternoon at three o'clock from the residence of William Darwachter, where her death occurred on Saturday. This morning the remains, accompanied by the son, w’ere shipped to Ovid, Michigan, where her body will be laid to rest by the side of her husband, Ezra Mallonee, who died a few years ago. The services yesterday were conducted by Rev. Fowler and attended by a large number of friends. The Presbyterian choir sang several songs. Mrs. Mallonee was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church for many years and when her health permitted her was a constant attendant at the services. She was a noble and good woman, beloved by the many who knew her. o MEETING IS CALLED To Arrange for Better Fire Protection A SESSION THURSDAY EVENING At Commercial Club Room When Some Definite Action Will be Taken. For some time it has been an admitted fact that Decatur needs a better fire protection. The small blaze at Dr. McMillen’s home last evening again disclosed the fact. We say this with all respect to the local company, who do the best they can with the apparatus and who have saved many thousands of dollars worth of property in Decatur, but it should be remembered that when a night fire occurs, these men must be aroused, dress and walk to the scene, often requiring a considerable length of time. This city should support a paid department and this has been agitated for some time. C. F. True, president of the Decatur Business Men’s association, this morning authorized a call for that body to meet at the rooms of the Commercial Club on Thursday evening of this week, when some definite action on this proposi. tion will be taken. Everyone inter, crated in the city’s welfare, and particularly every business man, is urgently requested to attend this meeting and make any suggestion that they may have to enable us to secure better fife protection. Attend this meeting and help in any way you can. A RAILROAD BILL Governor Signed the Two Cent Fare Bill HIGH LICENSE BILL REPORTED Committee Recommends That it Become a Law—Ditch Bills Up This Afternoon in Senate. Indianapolis, Feb. 26.—Governor Hanly today signed the two cent fare bill, thus making it one of the laws of Indiana. It has no emergencyclause and will not go into effect un. til the laws are printed and published, about May Ist. The house killed the bill prohibiting a railroad station opposite the state house at Indianapolis. The Siinip thousand dollar license hill introduced immediately after the Mattingly bill was killed, was report. 1 favorably ibis morning by the ..mittee. An effort will be made to h this bill through and it may go. The senate took up the question of I -ere quite warm.

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CUP OF BITTERNESS Drank by William Lang of Racine Wisconsin HE CAME HERE TO MARRY But Finds His Sweetheart Wedded— Sent Her Money to Buy Her Wedding Dress. William M. Lang, a handsome, welldressed young man from Racine, Wisconsin, came here today expecting to marry Miss Stella Reynolds, to whom he has been engaged for a year past, only to find that she had married John S. Cramer of this city, two weeks ago today. The young man seemed greatly affected by the fickleness of his sweetheart and freed his pent up feelings, while talking to us, in away that would have melted the heart of any of the fair sex. He would not hive felt nearly so badly, were it not for the fact that he had sent Stella a ten dollar bill with which to purchase her wedding dress ,a sample of which goods she sent him in her last letter of February 2nd. Something over a year ago Stella advertised for a husband through a Chicago matrimonial agency and Lang answered. Pictures were exchanged and an en. gagement resulted. Last spring Stella agreed to join her fiance at Racine if he would furnish transportation. William sent her $12.00 in cold cash, but she failed to Appear. Instead she wrote him that she got as far as Chicago, but was called back here on account of the serious illness of her aged grandmother. She promised to marry him later but the date was deferred from time to time until today when William arrived and found a sort of Enoch Arden affair, his wife the happy bride of another man. He was unable to find Stella today, though he searched several hours, hoping for an opportunity to tell her a few of his thoughts. He will leave this evening for Bradford, Pa., where he may reside in the future. He had prepared a home for his bride in. Racine and thought his future happiness would soon be complete. He is a moulder by trade and earns from five to six dollars a day. He is entirely disgusted with matri. monlal agencies. A HAPPY WEDDING Zimmerman Woodware Nuptials Celebrated BRIDE FORMERLY LIVED HERE And is Well Known —Event Occurred at Pennvil'e Methcdist Church Saturday Evening. The parsonage of the Methodist church at Pennville made a very pretty picture last Saturday evening, when Miss Sarah Woodward was united in marriage to Clarence Zimmerman by the Rev. W. P. Herron. The ring ceremong was used. Miss Maude Taylor and Frank Briggs, inti, mate friends of the bride and groom being the only attendants. Mrs. Zim. merman is one of Pennville's most refined and accomplished young ladies and is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Woodward, who were residents of this city until a fewyears ago. and is a sister of Miss Florence Woodward of this city. Mr. Zimmerman is an energetic and rising young farmer of near Pennville, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Zimmer, man of near Hartford City. Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman are spending their honeymoon in Ohio and will be at home to their many friends on a farm near Pennville. o WON'T ACCEPT ANY OF THE BIDS Scripps-Mcßae Special Washington, Feb. 26 — The government has decided not to accept any Panama canal by contract.

PUT ON A BUSINESS BASIS Postoffice Department to be Re-Or-ganized After Congress Adjourns. The re-organization of the postoffice department with a view 'of putting it on a modern business basis will begin almost as soon as the present session of congress adjourns. A commission will be created, under authority of the postoffice appropriation act to take control of the matter. Representative Overstreet of Indana. chairman of the committee on postoffices and postroads, will be a member of the commisssion and because of his enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject he will practically direct the scope of the investigation. Common consent has placed him in charge of the great undertaking even, before the commission is announced. AT SIX OXLOCK Dinner Given at the Beery Home LADIES' AID MEETS THURSDAY / Mrs. Butler of Rural Route Four, Gives a Party—Pythian Sisters Have Initiation. The young ladies of the Menu.ates royally entertained their young gentlemen friends in a very charming manner at a six o’clock dinner given at the home of Miss Marie Beery on North Fifth street. The home was very pretty in the decorations of red, white and blue. The dinner beautifully served in four courses by the Misses Marie Beery and Winifred Johnson. The menu of the dinner was as follows: Tomato Bullion Pickles Olives Veal Loaf Rolls French Fried Potatoes Escalloped Oysters Fruit Salad Salted Wafers Gelatine Cake Mixed Nuts Coffee. The guests were: Messrs. Clayson Carroll, Dale Peoples, Jesse Helm, Dyke Frisinger, Arthur Mangold, Milo McKenney, Dick Erwin. Mrs. C. F. True will act as hostess at the meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. All ladies are invited to attend.

Wednesday morning at nine o’clock will occur the meeting of the Shakespeare Club at the home of Mrs. Dan. iel Sprang. A most enjoyable party was given by Mrs. H. E. Butler, rural route four, last evening in honor of Miss Ruth Kittle of Celina, Ohio, who is visiting among her friends in this neighborhood. The evening was spent in playing games of different kinds, until a late hour of the evening, when a three course luncheon was served. Those present were: J. V. Singleton, Charles Cook, William Ruckman, Noah Sheets, Earl Butler, Oscar, Frances and Milton Fuhrman, Sidney Sheets, William Evans, Frank Hurst, David Cook, A. Katterhenry, Misses Elzie Fuhrman, Bessie Fisher, Ada Mallonee, Ella Mutchler, Edith Cook, Frances Hurst, Letitia Singleton. Des. sie Butler, Vena Butler, Ruby Sheets, Velma Butler, Ruth Kittle, Mr. and Mrs. Butler. Everyone went home planning for another evening of enjoyment in the near future. Mr. Allie Ayres was the guest of Mr. Al Burdg, last evening. The members of the Pythian Sisters had two initiations iast evening, after which refreshments were served. A crowd of young people from Bluffton. Fort Wayne. Van Wert and other places will arrive this evening to at_j tend the masquerade at the Rink this , evening. A number of the tank builders who city last evening for the east.

THE CLOSING DAYS Ship Subsidy Legislation Seems Probable THE DOINGS OF CONGRESS The Agricultural, Postoffice and Pension Appropriation Bills Passed the Senate Yesterday. Washington, Feb. 26. —The ship subsidy secured a marked impetus yesterday in the house, which just before adjournment adopted a rule that will probably insure the passage in the house of the Littauer substitute for the senate bill and result before the final adjournment in positive ship subsidy legislation. Washington, Feb. 26. —A bill is pending in the house supported by a favorable committee report to add the secretary of agriculture and the secretary of commerce and labor to the line of presidential succession. These two offices have been created since the existing law providing for presidential successors in case of the “removal, death, resignation or inability of both the president and the vice president.” Washington, Feb. 26. —The senate today passed the agricultural appropriation bill carrying nearly $lO,000,000; the postoffice appropriation bill carrying $210,000,000, the pension appropriation bill carrying $145,000,000, and the bill authorizing the establishment of an agriculture bank in the Philippine Islands. The principal fight today over the agricultural bill took place on the Beveridge amendment requiring the packers to pay the cost of administrating the meat inspection law. This amendment was defeated on a point of order. bigTvWtonight Marks Closing of Roller Skating Season THE JAPANESE MASQUERADE Rink Has Been Beauifully Decorated and the Occasion Will be a Happy One. Without a doubt the crowd at the skating rink tonight will far exceed any ever on the floor. It is the occa- ' sion for the Japanese Garden Masquerade, put on by Messrs. Shaffer and Shoemaker, The rink has been decorated beautifully with Japanese lanterns, bells and electric lights, giving a beautiful effect. The first hour will be devoted to the masqueraders, after which comes a double grand march, alone worth the admission price. Then comes two hours of delightful skating. Medals will bo awarded to the lady and gentleman wearing the most unique costume. Miller's band will furnish the music and everyone who attends will enjoy the event. The price is as usual, ten cents admission and fifteen cents extra for skaters. This is positively the closing event of the season and the last opportunity for roller skating in Decatur this season. Don't fail to attend whether you want to skate or not. o HARRIMAN HAS NEW SCHOOL Explains What He Did With the C. & A. Funds. New York. Feb. 26.—Harriman was called to the stand again today in the Interstate Commerce examination and went into details as to railroad absorption. He said that after purchasing the C. & A. railroad he foumj on the books where $12,000,000 improve-' ments bad been pqid for out of earnings. He thought this money should — !n |b- ..‘nr^bold ro he is. uoinL . . - improvements, declared a u.udend and distributed the $12,600,000. He was the

THIS IS MEANT FOR YOU If You Don’t Like the Town and Can't Boost, Move Out. There is no reasonable excuse for any man to live in a town if he doesn’t like it. If you have no word of commendation to say for your town, its institutions or people, migrate. You won’t stop the town clock by going away. The church bells will have the same musical ring, the little dogs will play just as well and the pure air, bright sunshine and sparkling water will have the same healthgiving properties. Speak a good word for your neighbors, if you can; if you cannot, don’t everlastingly enlarge on their faults. If you have become thoroughly disgruntled move away; somewhere where things will suit you. COmIouTETEWS Suit on Note Filed This Morning DAMAGE CASE SET FOR TRIAL Eaton Divorce Case Dismissed —P. G. Hooper Administrator of the Mrs. Mallonee Estate. Ludlow L. Sheline has filed suit through his attorney, A. P. Beatty, against Frank M. Trim, to collect the payment of a note, demand S2OO. Alexander Fautz vs. Geneva Oil company, receiver’s bond filed and approved. Petition for an order to pay taxes, so ordered and receiver authorized to operate the property. Peter Hoffman vs. Henry Gentis, set for trial Tuesday, March 12, appearance by D E. Smith for plaintiff and by Merryman and Daily for defendant. The suit is to collect damages. Barney C. Everett vs. Maud Everett, divorce, default of defendant, rule aganst prosecutor to answer. Thomas Fitzgerald vs. Christina R. Niblick, administratrix, claim, S9OO, showing of non-residency of plaintiff, ordered to file bond for costs. George M. M. Maurer vs. George B. M. Maurer, admnistrator, claim, $350. Merryman & Sutton appointed to represent the estate. Case set for trial Friday, March Ist. Elmer Eaton vs. Cora Eaton, di. vcrce, dismissed on motion of plaintiff who pays the costs. Thomas T. Lister vs. Walter E. Lister et al., partition, showing that property sold for S4OO and that plaintiff and wife are owner of the life estate, that same is of the value of S3OO. Paul G. Hooper has been appointed administrator of the estate of Anna I Mallonee and filed his bond which was approved by the couri. A marriage license has been issued to Dennis Z. Brandyberry of Montgomery county. Oho, and Miss Lillie Marschand of French township. A marriage license was granted to Home Andrews of Washington township and Bessie Steele of Kirkland township. n MEETINGS DURING THE WEEK Revival Services are Continuing at the Methodist Church. The services at the Methodist church last evening was well attendled and enjoyed throughout. The interest manifested was equal or greater than that displayed during the I evangelist's time. It was agreed to continue the meetings at least during I this week and it is expected to make them so interesting that they may Ibe continued. Rev. White is working hard and will no doubt accomplish

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