Huntington Weekly Herald from Huntington, Indiana • Page 1

'HlMTI 1 i 3. 1 i i.i..'. ii rasas iiiWisia! The Charge of Adcltery Declared Not Proven. The Beard Finds Indiscretions if the Snperlntendent Are Cane for Selection of 1 Successor. from the Dally of Thursday: The School Board was in session this morning to consider a finding in the Hamilton case, but did not conclude its until an after noon session.

The finding was con curred in by Dr. Chafee and I. E. Fisher, a majority of the Board, but Trustee Ewing refused to concur in their action The finding is as fol lows: In the matter of the petition of Otto U. King.

et for the removal of Superintendent Hamilton The petition having been set for hearing on August 4, 1903, and the members of the Board being al! present, and interested parties al being present in person and by attorneys, andthe Board, after hav ing heard the evidence of witnesses, and arguments of counsel, and being duly advised in the premises, now finds that the proof fails to show that said Hamilton is guilty of having committed adultery with either Mrs. Anna Griffith or Mary B. Cox, being parties referred to in, the petition. The Board. ur tbef fi nds that on account of acts of indiscretion on the part of said Hamilton and the public agitation and controversy, the good of the schools requires that a change in the office of Superinten dent be made? and it now expresses its determination to select a successor to said Hamilton to assume the duties of said office on Sept.

1, 1903, or as soon thereafter as practicable. W. C. Chafes, Pres. Fibhs, Witnesses Were Hot Mistaken, The School Board made a thor ouph investigation, whether there was any possibility or a mistake in tne test! mony of witnesses who swore that the sohool building was without ightsfhetime'tley Supt.

Hamilton was closeted with lady teachers. Lights were lit in each room, and were visible from the streets at points from which the witnesses took observation. When the lights were extinguished, the rooms were in total darkness. When lighted, the fact was plainly The. investigation was corroborative of the testimony off eied by the prosecution, and had an important bearing in the action of the Board.

Publlo Sentiment at Elkhart The Indianapolis Journal, this mornng7badra: special dispatch from Elkhart saying that the contract of Mrs. E. E. Griffith with the Carnegie Library Board of that city, as librarian, was to begin" Sept. 1, and that "whatever the outcome of the investigation in this city Mrs.

Griffith had that she would be governed by the wishes of the Board as to whether she should proceed to 'filllM'eon tract or The Elkhart friends of Mrs. are declared to be much chagrined at the unpleasant notoriety resulting to her from the investigation, and, without exception, regard her as innocent of any wrong intent. It is also stated that two of the most respected women of Elkhart have made investigating trips to Huntington, and both "returned with convictions that Mrs. Griffith has been most unjustly involved." The condition of Oscar Schoolcraft, who has been bedfast for some time with typhoid pneumonia, shows little improvement. Flcnlced In Warren Township.

i. Fried and gravy are always good and the party who visited Mrs. Brenizer's home in Warren township certainly thought so by the way they acted. Two rode eleven miles on wheels and some walked three miles in the hot sun in order to get there. After dinner they had pictures taken with the usual admonitions to "look pleasant." etc.

Four of the company visited a nearby orchard. The party consisted of Mrs. Jacob Bersh and daughter, Miss Gertrude. from Cleveland: Misses Bessie Bersh, Meta Rothermel, Bessie Burley, Mrs. Hockensmitb, Mrs.

George Bersb7Mrs7Brenizer and Charles Bersh. The wheel riders were caught in the rain going home but that did not diminish the fun. AN AWFUL EXPLOSION Great Quantity of Nitroglycerine Blown Ip at BlHffton. Factory Is DestroyedFoor Lives lost Report HeardTwenty Five Miles Aaway. Special Telegram to Herald: Blufftou, Aug.

5. A large quantity of nitroglycerine in the factory of the Empire and American Nitroglycerine Company, two miles east of. Bluff ton, exploded at 12:34 this afternoon. Three men are known to be dead, and it is feared another life was lost. The dead are William Howard, Ed.

Lauterbach and Phil Steffey. It is not known whether John Loose, who was working at the factory. escaped. mea who were killed were engaged in. moving the ex plosive to Montpelier, and it is hoped" that Loose got away with a load of it soon "enough to escape force, of the blast.

Enough of the body of Howard has been recovered to identify, but only shreds of the others can be found. It is not known how much of the nitroglycerine was stored in the factory, but the quantity must have been large, as the force of the ex plosion was so great that a hole fifteen feet deep and fifty feet across was blown out of the earth where the faotory stood. Plate glass win dows were shivered in Bluffton, two miles away. The detonation was heard at Decatur and Hartford City, and at many other points. Telephone and telegraph inquiries poured into Bluffton from all neighbrhood lfem pt ople whg were fearful of a greater calamity.

The factory was located in a sparsely settled neighborhood, and it is not believed that any great damage was done to people or prop erty except at the immediate neighborhood, although even as far as Bluffton people were stunned the violence of the explosion. RIDE TO MARKLE. Beehler Boards a Train and Forgets to Get Off. Severardaysrago rs. wife of the Erie machinist, received a letter from an old school friend whom she had not seen in many years, to the effect that she would pass through this city on the Niagara Falls excursion, and if convenient would like for Mrs.

Beehler to meet her at" the "depotMrs." Bwhjerwsat the depot Tuesuky noon, and when the excursion train stopped she boarded the train and sought her friend. Time slipped by in a hurry and before Mrs. Beehler realized the fact, the train had started and was flying over the track at a rapid rate, Mrs. Beehler could not stop the train, and noth ng could be done but to go to Markle, where she got off and then tele graphed her husband thatshe would drive home that evening. She had no other alternative, as there was no train back yesterday afternoon or evening.

A son was born Wednesday to Adam Handwork and wife, of East Market street. I 5W 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I 7. 1 1 11 A Goodland Sur Others to Enter the "Valley of the Shadow" Are Joseph Han and Melvla Zent's Child. Dr. J.

Lovett. Mrs. Justin Lovett, of this city received the sad intelligence of the death ofr7JrATLovett7who died at his home at Goodland, Tues day, from paralysis of the bowels. He was about sixty eight years old and leaves his wife and two chil dren. Justin, of this city, and Mrs.

Alma Garrigus, of Goodland. TbLPoctorwas a successful prac titioner and, up to the last year, had good health. He retired from the practice a few years ago to ac cept an appointment in the Census Bureau at Washington, D. he having remained there three years and returning, to Goodland possibly a year agor Some 'months ago his health was greatly impaired and he was very low for a week or two but recovered and came to Huntington on a visit. It was only about two or three weeks ago that he returned home.

Last Friday a message came stating that he was very low and Justin left immediately for his fath er's bedside. Died of Paralysis. Monday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, at the home of Charles Eellam, east of Andrews, occurred the death of Joseph P. Ham. The cause of his death was paralysis.

The deceased was aged seventy years eight months and twelve days. His birthplace was in West Virginia. His first marriage was to Celia Stetler, in Preble county. Ohio, in the year 1859, and the couple located in this county in 1860. To this union six children were born namely, Mrs.

John Zook, Mrs. Charles Kellam, Alonzo Ham, John Ham, Mrs. Frank Presler and Daniel Ham. Alonzo lives' at Marion and John is a resident of Dundee. Theothers all reside in this county.

In the year 1891 the deceased was married to Celia Mc (Jlananan ana tolnenr one son was born. The funeral was heldJWednes day at Pilcber's conducted Rev. Z. Barrett, leaving the house at 9 o'clock. The interment took place at Monument City.

Death of Infant. ark Kr the infant son of Melvin Zent and Vife, who reside west of Goblesville, died Tuesday morning of cholera infantum. Thelittleone's age was one year, one month and thirteen days. The' funeral was held Wednesday at Beech Grove, leaving the residence at 2 o'clock. Rev.

McCloe officiated. Two Young Travelers. A trip of much importance to Mary Louise and Josephine Ken ower, daughters or Mr. ana Mrs. John P.

Eenower, is one which takes them to Chautauqua, New York, where they will remain a couple ofweeks with thelnmnt; Miss Wilson. The girls are aged ten' and eleven, respectively, and made the trip alone, which to them is no doubt an important considera tion. Their parents saw them safely aboard aaleeper in this city and that they arrived safely is unquestioned since a message arrived to day with "Greetings from Mary Louise and Josephine." Barry Weese and Friend. Visitors at the H. G.

Weese home are Dr. Simpson, of the Northwestern University faculty, and Harry Weese. The two have been enjoy I an extensive trip together in Mexico, some of their pleasures and trials of the tour having been published la this paper from private etters. written by Harry. Dr.

Simpson will only remain here until to morrow, as he is on i aj business trip east, but Harry will be at home a couple of weeks to the delight of his relatives and many friends. Passes Away at rounded by New Proprietor Arrives. Richard JHoGrffeyyy of port, is in the city to assume his place at the helm of the McCaff rey store and is already apparently at home in the manager's and cashier's desk where Mr. McGourty has been seen for so many years. The new manager is here to stay.

He is a very courteous, wide awake gentleman and will be popular with the public and thoroughly at home in the business. His family will not be here to reside for a couple Of months but when they do come wil be warmly welcomed. Mrs. Me Greevy will be favorably remem bered as Miss McTaggart who made her with Mr. and Mrsr Mc Gourty for a while prior to her marriage.

A PLAUSIBLE THEORY cany settler Throws Light on Burled Timbers. Mrs; Schoolcraft Came Mere Sixty tight Years Apo Timber Was Ised In the Creek. The uncovering of the walnut timber found five feet below the surface where excavations are being made for the Trammel building, as noted in a former issue of the Hee ald, proved lnteresting reading to many residents. E. E.

Schoolcraft, in a talkv with a member of the Hee ald staff, Mdnday, threw some light on the origin of the long buried timber. In substance he said: 'My mother came to Huntington in the spring of 1835, sixty eight years agOShe says the old build. ing recently removed by Tram mel was the only one which ever occupied that' corner. It was evened for residence purposes, and not until later times was it devoted to business uses. Prior to the erection of this building Flint creek followed a course from Guilford street west along Market street to Warren, thence diagonally across the lots where the opera block now stands.c In about the year 1860 the stream was Btraightened considerably in this vicinity by cutting a channel from Guilford street west.

It must be borne in mind that the stream bad very low banks and no bridges. Timbers were used for foot walks, and later the creek was confined to a very narrow channel by the plac ing of timbers on each side for some through townIha.jFaterr. too, was held back somewhat on ac count of a dam which furnished power for a mill which stood near where the jail now stands. 'Mr. Hays must be in error about the blacksmith shop.

The build ing he has in mind stood on the op posite side, or where Ertzinger's meat market is located. In conclusion it is plain in the mind of my mother that the timbers unearthed the other day were never used in a building, but was material utilized foot bridges and along the sides of the old channel." BEN DEL MARKS Will Dissolve' Partnership Marks Expects to Locate Elsewhere. The well known clothing of Bendel A Marks will dissolve part nership, the same to take effect about. Septsm be rSr The gentle men who compose this firm came hereabout five years ago and pur chased the store of Leopold Levy, who was elected State Treasurer. The gentlemen have a fine store, are doing a thriving business and their relations together are pleasant, but a brother of Mr.

Marks is anxious to go in the wholesale business in Cincinnati and this brings about the change. Mr. Marks does not expect to get away from here before October as 1 be will nave private Dusiness matters to look after a couple of weeks after going out of the store. Mr. Bendel will nave no trouble to hold the business of the estab ishment and to both gentlemen the best winhftfi of the Dublic for success will be tendered.

1 SOULS TAKE VIMG The Sodden Passing of Eliza Ebersole. Falls Dead at the James Ward Home Mrs. Mahlon Fisher Dies at Mt. Etna. At about 9 o'clock Wednesday eveningtan unexpected death oo curred at the James Ward home, 17 Erie street.

Miss Eliza J. Ebersole or Jennie, as she was more familiarly known, who made her home with the Ward family, fell to the floor dead while passing from one room to another. She had been ill a couple of weeks with what the physiciancalled malarial fever. He could detect no defects in the heart's action and her condition was not regarded as dan gerous. Indeed she was able to sit up and chat with neighbors who called, but in an attempt to walk unassistedfromone room to another, fell over dead.

DrTFry was called immediately, but his presence was useless, as death ensued almost in stantly with her falling. Miss Ebersole was born Novem ber 27, 1855, at Roanoke. When child she moved with her parents to a farm near the Zion church in Jackson township. She continued to live at place named until seven years ago, when she came to this city to reside with her cousin," Mrs. Ward.

Immediate relatives are two sisters, L. E. Wren, of near Goblesville, and Mrs. Wall, oi Marion, miss ibersoie was a lady highly esteemed and her death is deeply regretted in the communi ties whire she was known. She belonged to the Pathfinders and carried $800 life insurance.

The will be held Friday at the Zion church, leaving the resi dence at 1 o'clock. Rev. D. Robin son will conduct the services. Resulted in Death.

Mrs. Mahlon Fisher, who suffered a stroke of apoplexy, at Mt. Etna Tuesday evening1 died Wednesday afternoon, about 4 o'clock. Mrs. Fisher only lingered a short time, and' from the first reports it was seen that she could not recover.

The deceased had lived at Mt. Etna a good many years and was bighly respected by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and six children, also several relatives in the county. Mrs. Ed.

Nifer, of this city, is a sis ter of the deceased.Tbe lives on what was formerly the Geo. Leverton farm near Mt. Etna. How ever, Mrs. Fisher died at the Rev.

S. A. Mow home in Mt. Etna, where she was taken when stricken Tuesday evening, after attending prayer meeting. The funeral services will be held at Mt.

Etna Friday afternoon. Funeral of Infant. The funeral of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bell was con ducted, at the residence this, after noon at' 3:30, Rev.

G. B. Newcomb, of the First Baptist church, offi ciating. The interment was in MLl Hope. SEES WAS KICKED.

Has a Sore Hip Caused by a Vicious Horse. Wednesday, while ridingo.nh.i8 bicycle some miles south of the city, on the Warren road, John V. Sees was going around a rig when a horse kicked him and he went sprawling to the ground. The blow landed on and above his hip. The contact with his side was sufficient to take his breath for the instant and it was feared his injuries were serious.

The horse was driven by some fishermen on their way to the lake. The victim was cared for by the owner of the vioious horse and others soon came along and rendered assistance. The skin" is blue where the kick took effect and Mr. Sees'a entire side is very sore but is hoped no infiamation will re sult from the Injury. 1, ttttsc Enjoyed Their Trip.

Mf. and Mrs. R7G. Mitchell hav: returned from their four weeks' travels in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, where they visited relatives and also enjoyed some of 'the most notable, picturesque and historical scenery in the United States. They visited Gettysburg and many other battle fields.

A number of the great watering places in pountain districts of the region visited proved very enjoyable and places of interest were some of the natural wonders such as caves and phenomena works of nature thatcaiLbe Jound no plaoe else. bafety of travel and good health attended the whole trip and Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell return benefited physically andrhappy with recollections of the pleasures realized. FINE FARM SOLD.

DrYinglino Sells Tract of 169 Acres For $14,400. It has been some weeks since1 there has been a large deal in real estate in this vicinity, but just now Dr. D. Yingllng comes to the front with one that will be interesting to real estate men and the public to general. The Doctor has sold his farm of 160 acres on the Prairie road in.

Union township to George Myers, of Allen county, for $14,400. Tbi is equivalent to $90 per acre. Tbe land is all under cultivation and well improved. Possession will bo given March 1, 1904. Dr.

Yingllng has owned this faro eight years and made it a desirable tract to own. He still has another farm of eighty acres in the same neighborhood which he values very highly. STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS. Mrs. Mahlon Fisher Reported Very Poorly at Mt Etna.

Ed. Nifer received a telegram from Mt Etna Wednesday stating: that Mrs. Mahlon Fisher waev stricken with paralysis and was quite poorly. Mrs. Fisher is a sister of Mrsv Nifer, and had been attendlagr prayer meeting Tuesday evening.

As she started to leave the building; she was attacked jwith the The lady was carried to the Rev. How residence where she is still detained, Mrs. Fisher is a woman about forty five years old and has always been in good health. Mrs, Nifer went to Mt. Etna this alter noon.

4 DfTChalee was called to" Mt. Etn Wednesday, in consultation with Drs. Wimmer and Mitchell regard' ng Mrs. Fisher and found the lady quite poorly. The dqctor said he.

left this city at 5 o'clock and pot back at 8:30. This was making very good time. To North Dakota. Tuesday evening abouttblrty guests gathered at the Jacob Wike home in Clear Creek township tor spend the evening with G. Mahugh and family, who left at 1:39 wherer they expect to live hereafter if Mr.l Mahugh is satisfied with the pros pects after his arrival.

The even ng was passed delightfully, and the guests regretfully bade Mr. and Mrs, Mahugh godspeed in their new venture. Brtaifai Now from a point of common sense and reason we expect you to doobt this. We would. But, honor bright, we are doing some business, at least satisfied and thankfully.

Yet have more goods to sell, but space too limited to cry every sale. Sid Hall's Carriage Works. Change In Firm. The anticipated In: the ivery firm of Jacobs Brinneman was made Tuesday when Charles Jacobs, from near Linoolnville, took possession of the interest of Dora Brinneman. The new partner will move here from his fine farm.

The place is said to be doing a good business..