Star-Democrat, Greencastle, Putnam County, 12 February 1909 — Page 1

plfty.first Year

Kstahlislit'd IH,Vt

STAR-DEMOCRAT

oU \ fieri-. Vol. 50. No. 4S.

GREENCASTLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, FKItlU AKY TJ.

New Scries, V«l. 5. No. 25.

TO GET 8 WEEKS

GIVE

MORGAN AND

SEPARATE

ILL TO

(-IJY OOTNTIES

rIR( l lTS AND TO LINK PUTuM W 1TH OWEN, PASSES sK v mt: by vote of a- to i— OIKNDMENTS ARE TACKED ON

and then the whole bunch of plotters will disappear, leaving the victim penniless in a foreign country. This scheme was worked successfully on an Indianapolis man not many years ago and Mr. Jones says he has no desire to go through the same experience. The leter is as follows:

BE 59TK JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

Madrid the 22th 1-909.

Dear Sir:

A highly important matter obliges me to write you althoungh I only know your name by reference. Being here in prison for bank-

, ruptcy I adress ys to beg if you will

foal D'TK'ncIs on Action of help me to save a 8um (or franc8 The Lower House of the Lcgisla- ; 900,000 that 1 have withing a trunk ture—special Judge Will be Ap-1 whicll ig deposited in a railway sta-

pointisl for Putnam and Owen tion of Francei

1hifitic ——Judge Williams, of i

Moved to Martinsville, 1 11 is ^cessary you come

, | to Madrid to rise up the seizure of

Spencer

to Martinsville,

AVhen he Learned of the Proposed

Change.

bill

The Senate Bill providing for sepre te judicial districts for Clay and organ Counties and linking Owen i Putnam Counties together in a ev judicial district passed the pper House of the State legislature te Monday afternoon. The as passed by a vote of 31 to 1 During the afternoon two new endments were tacked on the bill, ne provides that the Governor may ppolnt a judge for the new circuit, hich is to be known as the 59th udicial District. The other amended provides that Putnam County to have four 8-week terms of court uring the year and that Owen shall

ve four 4-week terms'.

Attorney McNutt and several other organ County men who were leadg the fight for a separate district r Morgan County suddenly lost uch interest in the matter. The jason was that Judge Williams, ■idge of the Morgan and Owen adicial District, who had been livg in Spencer, decided to move to artinsville and take the bench in e new Morgan County Circuit proved the bill passed. McNutt had ~n expecting to be appointed to the organ County judgship and great as his disappointment when Judge

Ilhams decided to move.

The matter of the division and reangement of the judicial districts now up to the Lower House of the egislature. If that body passes the 11 the courts will be re-arranged t if it does not pass the bill the ■reuits will remain as they now are. case the Ixiwer House passes the 11 Col. C. C. Matson of this city obably will be appointed to the dgthip of the new 59th Judicial

iatrict.

FFE8ED SUM OF $15,0011

W. Junes Receives Letter From Spaniard Asking Him to Como to Spain and Get the Unlucky Author of the I a* t ter Out of Jail—Offers Him Much Wealth And All Expenses.

IMIST ROT TAKEN IN, HOWEVER

TV. W. Jones, one of Greencastle’s Ing druggists, is offered $15,000 all expenses of a trip through ain and France. This is the sum 0,£ub i inte of a letter written to r Jones by a man, who claims to imprisoned for bankruptcy in "Trie], Spain. The letter states that ,e writer, although in prison for e lack of funds, is really a rich an but that he can not get out of G to get his wealth. He goes on that in a certain trunk which b^ng held In a certain railway •ion of France, he has secreted of 90u,000 francs anti that •Th tones will go to this town, t tt • money and with it get the n r ,1 m-mI wealthy one out of jail, "'i! in rewarded with one-third ’b- 'in and all of his expenses 'll he paid. The letter is written in a typical t’tit b-Angl i-Saxon hand and the r, ‘" makes many mistakes which 0011,111 a to those writing in n b''-u language, all of which would ^ nil 1 h substantiate the surprises tb< letter, but the tale is one that. lS b> • n used before and Mr. Jones Mediately saw through it. The ar ‘ of ,he writer is, undoubtedly, J 01 Mr. Jones into France, have I'*i> out sums of his own money b' 1 the baggage, which Is supl - v * ,p ltig held in a French stat>m( * J " t * 8 Probably held by "f the writer's confederates,

up

my luggage paying to the tribunal the expenses of my prociss for take possession of a hand valise which has a secret perfectly hidden in which I have placed a chek for frs $45000 payable to bearer and also the expedition railroad receipt of my trunk what is absolutely necessary to take it out of the railway station. The reward of the great service you will lent me, I will give you the third part of the amount. Not being certain this letter reach you, I will wait for you answer to Lign with my name and to give you furthers particulars. As I cannot receive your reply directly at prison, please adress a cablegram to my faithful servant which give, it to my directly; as follow: Antonis Garcia, Calle del Dos de Mays 2 trigilicads 4 o derecha, Madrid (Espana) Recib mercancia—youer. Waiting your reply I beg you to keep the greatest recerve, I only sign (R de A) P. S. Do not write me only by cable.

CAUGHT III THEIR TRAPS

Morgan County Separate Circuit Promoters Acknowledge That They Planned Terms to be Snap For Judge.

fHEY NOW WANT MORE TIME

Morgan County has been caught in its own trap. They are seeking to amend the circuit court bill just passed by the senate so that it will have forty weeks of court instead of thirty-two as the bill originaly drawn by the Morgan County lobby provides. This change of front is laughable, and thereby hangs a tale. It appears that Attorney McNutt, who was the most active one of the Morgan County attorneys upon the floor of the Senate chamber, expected to be made judge if the bill succeeded. He drew the bill therefor, for four terms of eight weeks each. He expected that this would give the judge time to attend to some business of his own on the side. It would make rather a snap of the judge business In Morgan. The ether attorneys understood the situation, but kept quiet because McNutt was to get the court for them. Later Judge Williams, who lived in Owen County, decided to move to Martinsville, and this move killed the McNutt boom for judge. Now Morgan County attorneys declare that the term time is too short, too much of a snap, and seek to add eight weeks to the term. They say thivt they are afraid Judge Williams will not work hard enough. The question is are they sore at Williams or were they afraid of McNutt?

NEW CAUSES ON DOCKET

Two new cases have been added to the docket of the February Term or Putnam Circuit Court, as follows: George R. Bigler vs. Claude M. Spencer et al., on note. William B. Vestal, adinr., vs. Sylvester Todd, adinr., et al., to reopen and review settlement of estate.

A NEW SUIT IS FILED

Suit has been filed in the circuit court in which it Is asked that the final settlement of the estate of David Todd, be set aside.

STATE CASES ARE CALLED

February Term of Putnam Circuit Court Opened I/ast Monday—Several Cases Were Disposed of During the Morning—Some Continued And Others Dismissed.

TO INDIANAPOLIS AFTER DINNER

The February Term of the Putnam County Circuit Court began Monday morning before Judge Hawley. After a busy morning the judge, accompanied by many of the local attorneys went to Indianapolis to attend the legislature and eeo what was doing in the matter of dividing the Judicial District of Clay and Putnam Counties. The first thing which was taken up Monday was the state cases. Following is the business transacted during the morning: State of Indiana vs Sam J. Hinkle, sale to minor, continued. State vs. Harry Cox, sale to minor, continued. State vs. John Layton, larceny, nollied. State vs. Robert Spencer, assault and battery with intent, continued for arrest. State vs. Miller Stanch, incorrigibility, continued. State vs. Henry Myers, cruelty to animals. Continued on goo’ behavior State vs. Sanford Spurgin, gambling, continued. State vs. Robert C. Watkins, gambling, continued. State vs. George Shockley, gambling, continued. State vs. John Skelton, unlawful sale of liquor, plea of not guilty, arraigned. Statu vs. William George, intoxication, continued for arrest. State vs. William George, disturbing public meeting, continued for arrest. State of Indiana vs. Charles A. Barrett, illegal voting, nollied. State vs. Fred Daerfoot, illegal voting, nollied. State vs, John D. Ash. keeping unlawful place, nollied Guardianship of Roscco M. Hillis by Martha L. Hillis. guardian, petition to sell real estate at private sale granted. George W. Hanna and Morton M. Marshall appointed appraisers. Joseph H. Burkam et al vs. Delanah Cordry estate, claim, postponed until March 6, 09. Rosa Smith vs. Quinton Broadstreet, executor of will of Isaac E. Grimes, deceased, claim, motion to require plaintiff to file bill of particulars. James Smith vs. Quinton Broadstreet, motion to require plaintiff to file bill of particulars. In the matter of he estate of Margaret Wright, deceased, sale of personal property, report of sale filed. Amanda J. Goff vs. John C. Wilson executor of estate of John H. Wilson, deceased, claim, dismissed. In the matter of the estate of Franklin Barnett, Minnie Barnett, widow, property ordered set off to widow. Cyrus B. Allen, Admr. of the estate of Mary J. Allen, deceased vs. Charles F. Fegg, et al., petition for land sale, land ordered to be sold. E. B. Lynch appointed commissioner. Bond fixed at $2500. In the matter of the estate of William W. Ross, deceased, Fred Fordice, administrator, report of sale filed. William C. Anderson vs. Millie Modlin, defendant now patient in insane hospital and unable to attend court. Judge appointed Hannah liargan guardian and her bond fixed at $2,500. Bond approved. In the matter of the probate of the will of Melissa Gliek, deceased, objection to probate of will by Sarah J. Moore. T. T. Moore appointed temporary administrator to take charge of property during settlement of osestate. Joiey I. Browning vs. Ann Talbott et al., partition, motion filed for judgment on verdict. George W. Christie vs. Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company, complaint, motion filed for judgment on verdict. Cora Paxton vs. Lee Paxton, complaint for divorce, dismissed. State of Indiana on the relation of

(Continued on Page Eight.)

PICTURE DEALER CAUGHT

William Harris is Located in Terre Haute and Brought to This City— Pleads Not Guilty to Charge of Assault And Battery and Case is Net For Friday.

ATTACKS AMO WOMAN. TOO

Traced to Terre Haute by a local man, located and arrested by Chief of Police Jones of that city, returned to Greencastle by night officer Williamson and arraigned before Mayor Jas. McD. Hays, charged with assalt and battery, William Harris, the Impolite picture man, who slapped Mrs Maggie Hoffman yesterday, now lays in the Putnam County Jail, awaiting his trial which is set for hearing at two o’clock Friday afternoon. Harris, who represents some picture firm became very angry Wednes day afternoon when Mrs. Maggie Hoffman refused to accept the work which she claimed was not up to the contract conditions, and losrt self-con-troy far enougli to slap her several times. The police were notified at once but as the man had skipped out, they could do nothing. About two hours later, Lee Hollingsworth, of Amo, arrived in town asking for a man who answered Harris’ description. Thus it was discovered that Harris had done the same trick at Amo Just before he came here. He had attacked and badly beaten, it is claimed, Mr. Hollingsworth’s mother, w r ho is over fifty years old, and escaped before the son could get him. Hollingsworth and the police got together immediately and traced the picture-faker to Terre Haute and then Marshal Reeves sent the Amo man to Chief Jones of Terre Haute, asking them to arrest Harris and hold him until an officer could arrive. With the aid of Hollingsworth, the wanted man was located at about nine o’clock and brought to this city at mid-night by night officer Williamson. Harris pleaded not guilty to the charge of assault and battery before the Mayor Thursday and his trial was set for hearing Friday afternoon at two o’clock. The Amo officers have also put in a claim for the prisoner as soon, as the Greencastle police are through with him. So Harris will probably get his just dues for attacking unprotected women.

FINED $5,00 AND COSTS William Harris, who was arrested at Terre Haute and brought hack to this city charged with assault and battery of Mrs. Maggie Hoffman, withdrew his plea of not guilty at Friday’s session of Police Court and entered a plea of guilty. The Mayor then fined him five dollars and costs, amounting to $15 in all. Harris was then taken back to jail to await the coming of the Coatesville officer, who took him to that town, where he is to be tried for the same offense committed against Mrs. Lee Hollingsworth of Amo.

INHERITS GOOD FORTUNE PRAISES MERCHANTS' BILL

J. A. Doiinewlt*, Local German Blacksmith, is Notified That He Will Receive at Least One Hundred And Fifty Thousand Dollars.

MS SHARE OF FATHER’S ESTATE

J. A. Dennewitz, the south-end blacksmith, whose shop is located on the Bloomington Road, will soon be numbered among the wealthy of Greencastle. According to communications he received not long ago, he will receive $150,000, which is his share of his father’s estate In Germany. Mr. Dennewitz learned of his father’s death some time ago and recently he wrote to find out how much property was left and if any had 'been willed to him. Because of a change made in the Justice courts in Stransburg, the place of his parents’ former residence, the note was not answered until a few days ago, but the good news which it contained easily made up for the long wait. The German Squire in his letter said that Frederick, the father, left an estate

worth seven millions of dollars and that according to the will of the deceased, this was to be turned Into cash and divided up among the heirs. Dennewitz, the son's share is stated to be at least one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Mr. Dennewitz, who lives here with his wife and one son, is greatly overjoyed at the news of the wealth which, it is supposed, will be sent him at once and Is planning to hold a fitting celebration. He expects to receive more news concerning the executing of the will almost any day and says that before the matters are finally attended to, It may become necessary for him to make a trip back to his father’s former home, and that in that case it is highly probable that he will stay in his home country for the rest of his life.

THE AMO EXTENSION

MAY LOCATE AOTO FACTORY

INPI\\APOLIS MEN WHO MANUFACTURE THE REX automobile HERE MONDAY NIGHT TO CONFER WITH THE MEMBERS OE THE COMMERCIAL CLUB IN VIEW OF BRINGING THEIR PLANT HERE.

ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED THEM

Club \gives lo (.Re Location in Commercial Place and to Assist The Promoters in Building Their Factory—Men to Build “Farmers’ Car” And Delivery Wagons.

To Connect the Danville Terminus With the Main Line of the T. H., I. A- E. Traction Company is to be Pushed to Early Completion.

The Amo extension of the Indianapolis & Danville traction line is again being agitated. Surveyors and contractors have just completed a trip over the seven-mile right of way between Danville and Amo and report it in good condition and very few repairs necessary to make the grade perfect. The bridge over the Big Four Railroad at this point will be the moet expensive piece of work to he done in order to complete the seven-mile link connecting the Danvill line with the Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern at Amo. It is estimated that $75 000 will cover the entire expense, and it is asserted that active work will begin within the next two months.

MANY SEE ENTERTAINMENT

Evening Program Given in Liniednle Church Monday Night Well Appreciated by Large Audience Luncheon Served Later.

PROCEEDS ARE GIVEN TO CHURCH

The Methodist church entertainment, which was given at Limedale Monday bv the I/adies Aid Society of that church, was well attended and the program was appreciated by all who were present. The evening's entertainment consisted of many speeches, dialogues, songs and soles and almost every number brought good applause. After the program was finished the crowd adjourned to the Limedale school house, where a bounteous luncheon was served. The proceeds of the evening were given over to the church funds. A goodly number of Greencastle people went out to the entertainment and they all report that they had an exceptionally good time.

Former Judge Charles T. Hanna, Legal Counsel of Merchants’ Association Receives Compliments From Allan Ripley Foote on the Senate Rill No. 2.

BELIEVES IT IS THE RIGHT THING

Former Judge Charles T. Hanna, counsel for the Indianapolis Merchants’ Association, in drafting the bills based upon the association's platform of reform, has received a communication from Allen Ripley Foote of Columbus, Ohio, complimenting him on the.first bill that was presented to the present Legislature. The hill is known as Senate bill No. 2, and provides for a uniform system of accounting. Mr. is commissioner for the Ohio State Board of Commerce. Indianapolis Star.

->•;« •> •> ❖ •> •> ❖ MARRIAGE LICENSES ❖ •> •> •> <• •> •> <• •> •> -w* <• v v <• •> <:• •> Arthur J. Broxton, Ladoga, and Maud Mauch, Roachdale.

Greencastle may have an automobile factory. Messrs. Elliott and Noblett, of Indianapolis, makers of the Rex automobile were here Mon. night and met with the members of the Greencastle Commercial Club to see what Inducements could be offered them for locating their factory here. The Rex cars are called the ‘‘Farmers’ Cars’’ by their makers. The car is a sort of a compromise between the automobile buggy and the regulation automobile. Its body is longer than the buggy and lower down. The wheels are slightly larger than the regular touring car and have cushion tires. The engines are two cylinder and develop about ten horse power. The Rex automobiles sell for about $600. Automobile men say that there is a great future for the car and that it should prove exceptionally popular. Beside the cars the Rex people expect to make a specialty of delivery wagons. The Commercial Club at its meeting Monday proposed to give the automobile people ground in Commercial Place to locate their buildings and to assist them in building the necessary buildings. If the men decide to accept the proposition they will begin work here within three weeks after they sign an agreement with the Commercial Club. The Rex concern is virtually a new one only nine machines having been put on the market so far.

PHYSICIANS HOLD MEETING

Putnam County Medical Association Listens to Addresses by Drs. W. Newcomb and Edmund D. Clark.

DR. BRAYTONSPEAKS INFORMALLY

At the regular meeting of the Putnam County Medical Association, which was held in Dr. Charles Sudranski’s office Tuesday night, the address of the evening was given by Dr. Edmund D. Clark, of Indianapolis. The subject of his address was The Aftercare of Surgical Cases” and proved to be very Interesting and valuable to the physicians and surgeons present. Dr. W. Newcomb, also of Indianapolis, then spoke on “The Injuries of the Corneae’’, after which a general discussion of ail was indulged In which all took part. Perhaps o*e of the most interesting of these “informals” was the one by Dr. A. W. Brayton, who spoke in his entertaining manner for nearly an hour. The meeting was well attended. Not only did nearly all of the home county physicians appear but also a number of leading surgeons from Indianapolis came down with the speakers and pleasantly surprised the Association members. They all returned to tneir home on the 11:15 car. These attending from the capital city were Drs. Edmund Clark, W. Newcomb. A. H. Brayton, Paul Martin and Bernard Erdmand.

NEW SU1T5 ARE FILED

The following suits have been filed in Circuit Court: Alfred Storms against Samuel and Charles A. Turner, on note for $120. Francis M. Lyon against James D. Bridges, for partition and land sale. A. H. DeVault against Ross Huffman, complaint on note for $40. Crawfordsville State Bank against W. R. McElroy, Paul McElroy ami Ralph E. McElroy, on notes for $3QC