Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 50, Decatur, Adams County, 27 February 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 50

WAS PAST EIGHTY Union Township Lady Succumbs to Ravages of Old Age MRS. FANNIE MEYERS Became 11l Five Weeks Ago and the End Came Last Evening Mrs. Fannie M. Meyers, on e of the oldest and best known women in Union township, died last evening at her home five miles ortheast of Decatur at six 'o’clock after an illness of five weeks, death resulting from old age and other complications. The deceased was born in Germany in the year 1826, making her age at the time of death nearly eighty-two years. She was reared in Germany and there received her early education. She came to America when but a young girl with her parents, they settling in Adams county on a farm several years after landing, and followed that vocation up until their death The deceased first took seriously ill five weeks ago when she fell over in a fainting spell and was forced to her bed from which she was doomed never to rise. During these five weeks she suffered untold pain and agony, she being unable to take any nourishment owing to the fact that her throat was paralyzed and she was kept alive only through artificial means. She was a member of the Salem church from where the funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at ten o’clock and Interment will be made in the family burial cemetery. She leaves two sons, Jacob and Henry, to mourn their loss, a husband and five children having preceded her into the great beyond. TWO COUPLES WED ’Squire Smith’s Services in Demand at the Clerk’s Office THE RICE SQUAD OUT The Court House Girfs Got Busy After the Ceremonies Were Over R. F. Trueblood, aged thirty-eight, of Muncie, and Mrs. Martha J. Benner aged thirty-four of this city, were united in marriage at the county clerk’s office this morning at about 8:30 o’clock. ’Squire James H. Smith officiated. The fact that a wedding had occurred was evident to any person who stepped into the court house corridor this morning for it was strewn from one end to The other with rice thrown by the deputy officials.who attended the ceremony. Mr. Trueblood is a butcher and has been married once, having been divorced five years ago. His bride was formerly Miss Martha DeVinney, a daughter of Andrew DeVinney of this city. She has been married twice before. They will live in Muncie. At precisely 11:10 this morning another couple, Eppa Meeks, aged twen-ty-six, an Allen county farmer, and Miss Delia Hey aged nineteen, secured a license and ’Squire Smith's services were again in demand in the same cozy corner of the clerk’s office. The same bevy of charming young ladies, assisted by two or three crusty, jealous bachelors, repeated the rice stunt as the happy couple smilingly departed. OPERATION WAS SUCCESSFUL. Levi Baker, of north Second street, submitted to an operation yesterday for the removal of an abcess on his face. Drs. J. M. Miller and McMillen did the surgical work, which proved most successful and as a result the patient is getting along nicely. MrBaker has suffered for weeks from the abcess and it became necessary to have the operation performed.

CROMER DOING GUM SHOEING. < He Was in Anderson and Elwood Yesterday. George Cromer was in town last 1 night and met a number of his political lieutenants. Like other politicians he is not riding on electric cars. He came in from Elwood over the steam road, where he had a conference during the afternoon with District Chairman Newcomer and left ' over the Big Four for Muncie. Doc Owens, the man w’hose foghorn voice nominated Sol Smelser for sheriff four 1 years ago. is in the city this afternoon. He says that Watson will not get a delegate out of Pipe Creek township, and is surprised that there are any Watson republicans here. The nomination of Watson, the Doc says, means to turn the state over to the democrats. Pipe Creek township, he says, is for 1 either Charlie Miller or Taylor, it ] makes no difference which.—Anderson Bulletin. —‘ o BOOM PRESIDENT ( “Second Elective Term” : Movement to be Form- J _ally Launched 4 TO SOW ALFALFA ' Representative Gilhams Doing a Sturt—More Appropriations Washington, February 27. —A movement to promote popular sentiment in favor of a “second elective term’’ for Roosevelt will be started formally in Washington this week. The moving spirit behind the propaganda is Senator Jonathan Bourne. A., of Oregon, the original “second elective term " boomer. Mr. Bourne is of the opinion that the Republican masses desire Roosevelt as the nominee; that they will never consent to accept Taft, and that it makes no difference what the president thinks about the movement —he is not to be consulted. Mr. Bourne has discussed the matter with his colleagues in the senate and house of representatives/ He has stated his intention of forming an organization at once to exploit the “second elective term" idea and organize the sentiment into a compact movement to demand Roosevelt’s renomination. When the “second elective term" movement gets well under way, it will be no half-hearted affair, and is apt to scare the Taft boomers out of their wits. The “second elective term" organization will carry the usual literary side lines, and some of the ideas of Senator Bourne and his co-laborers have already been reflected in the press in articles and cartoons. The present plan is to establish headquarters in rooms adjoining the Taft headquarters. Washington, February 27.—Representative Gilhams has arranged to have sixty farmers, ten in each of the counties of Allen, Dekalb. Lagrange. Noble, Steuben and Whitley, sow one acre of ground in alfalfa, the selection of these men being left to the chairman of the farmers’ institutes of the different counties. All that is necessary on the part of the farmer is to furnish the ground and sow the seed. The department of agriculture will furnish the seed, the choice of the variety being left to the bureau of plant industry, there being, of course, many varieties. The department will furnish inoculating cultures for the purpose of forming bacteria in the soil, directions for caring for the plant, and will also send an expert from the department into the state to oversee the experiment. It is the desire of the department to have these experiments near highways, in order that they may be ob-/ served by all the people of the community. “We cannot develop this plan in one year,” said Dr. Galloway, of the bureau of plant industry, “probably not the second year, but it can be done, and we will do it.” Washington. February 27.—Superintendent Kendall, of the Indianapolis schools, appeared before the house committee on education, and made an argument in favor of an appropriation of $40,000 to be used by the federal commissioner in the work of his buI reau. ' . 'I ■

THE WHITE PLAGUE Claims Miss Cloe Dudley, a Popular Young Lady of Near Wren WELL KNOWN HERE Had Suffered a Year—Funeral Services to Be Held Saturday • r Miss Cloe Dudley, aged twenty-one years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Win Dudley, of near Wren, Ohio, died last evening at seven-thirty o’clock, after an illness of several months’ duration, death resulting from tuberculosis. Miss Dudley was born and reared in Van Wert county, near Wren, Ohio, and it was there that she received her early education. She was a bright young lady, held In high esteem by all who knew her and was possessed of many attractions and waning ways. About a year ago she contracted a heavy cold that settled on her lungs and although she was given the best of care and medical attention her decline continued and last evening death relieved her. She recently graduated from a music conservatory and duripg the past few months before taken bedfast, had been engaged in giving music lessons. She was a member of the Baptist church at Wren, being one of its most devoted workers and her efforts in this respect always brought results and she will be sadly missed in these circles. She was of a kind and loving disposition and her many acts and deeds of charity will always be remembered by the community at large. The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at one-thirty o’clock. Rev. Buker officiating and interment will be made in the Wren cemetery. She leaves a father, mother and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.

COTTON COMING Will Lecture at the M. E. Church Here Next Thursday Evening FOR THE SCHOOLS Second Number of Public School Series—Should Attract Many One week from tonight at the Methodist Episcopal church, Fasset A. Cotton, state superintendent of the public schools, will deliver a lecture for the patrons and friend's of the Decatur ■schools. It will be remembered that the school board and teachers arranged for a series of lectures, some time ago, the expenses of which are to be borne by them and ne admission whatever charged to hear these excellent and educating lectures. A few weeks ago, Professor Kelly, superintendent of the Earlham college, of Richmond, also a member of the state board of education, delivered a well prepared talk on educational advantages, from which much good was derived by all who were present. Some other prominent school man will be secured to deliver the third of the series and this will conclude a good course of instruction to the pupils, teachers and patrons of the public schools. The school board and teachers are deserving of much credit for this movement in behalf of our institutions and their generousness in defraying the expenses of the lectures, without any charge for admission is certainly appreciated by the people in general. Mr. Cotton should be heard by a large audience as he is far above the average school man. o— Th crack Spencerville bowling team that was scheduled to play against the local team last evening failed to show up and as a consequence the fans were doomed to disappointment. What got the matter with this sporty aggregation no one seems able to ascertain, but it certainly looks like ; a case of yellow on their part.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening February. 27 Ivoß.

BUYS A NEW WINTER HOME. George L. Maddy Purchases Ora n ge Grov e Near Phoenix. The Phoenix, Arizona, Daily Republican of last Saturday contained this bit of interesting information: George L. Maddy, who has been spending some time in Phoenix, has just closed up a deal for a twenty acre orange grove and a winter home to which he will bring his family from Chicago next fall. He believes Phoenix offers the best inducements in the way of investments and climate of any section in the country, hence his decision to locate. Mr. Maddy is connected with the Albert Pick company, outfitters of hotels, cases, dining cars, etc., with offices on Randolph street in Chicago. SCHWARTZ NABBED Wells County Tough Pinched for Wife Desertion— Was Here Tuesday LIVED AT OSSIAN Made Circuitous Route to Bluffton, But Was Arrested on Arrival There For wife desertion, now one of the

most serious of felonies in the code of Indiana laws, Daniel Schwartz, who two years ago left his wife and child in this city and went to Robinson, 111., to work in the oil fields, was arrested by Sheriff W A. Lipkey yesterday afternoon, and is being held at the county jail. Dan was married six years ago to the widow of “Bud" Pratt. By her first husband the wife had two children and another by Schwartz, mak-1 ing a rather large family for the none too energetic Dani to support. Finally he tired of feeding so many mouths and left for the Illinois oil field without making any provision then or since for the support of his family. Last Sunday he came back to Bluffton for the first time in two years and, learning of his presence here, his wife decided that, if he would not live with and support herself and her children, she would invoke the power of the law to punish him for his wanton neglect. . Accordingly she filea an affidavit in the circuit court, charging him with desertion and Monday morning a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. With the warrant in his possession, the sheriff began to search for the man. but until yesterday afternoon could gain no trace of him. Schwartz evidently was aware that the officers were after him. He read of a warrant having been issued for his arrest while at the home of relatives at Ossian Monday evening and would have left at once for Robinson, had it not been for a desire to see his brother in this city before leaving. Not wishing to be seen in Bluffton he did not dare to come here byway of the Wabash Valley interurban and so went to Decatur, went to Portland on the G. R. & I. and came across to Bluffton on the C., B. & C., getting off at the station and going at once to Ms brother's home in Oklahoma, where he was found and arrested. This afternoon Dan told Sheriff Lipkey that he would plead guilty upon being arraigned for a preliminary hearing before the court. —Bluffton Banner. —■ oDR. COVERDALE TO ARRIVE SOON Dr. Earl G. Coverdale, who has been serving as assistant physician and surgeon in the Chicago ear, eye, nose and throat hospital, will arrive home Sunday' and at once resume practice with his father. Dr. J. S. Coverdale. Dr. Earl Is an expert on these diseases, having spent many years in their study and the experience of the past year has proven most valuable. a Wheat on the Chicago and Toledo exchanges today advanced three cents in price. Toledo wheat bringing one dollar, and Chicago wheat ninety-nine cents. The staff of life seems to be on the jump again and bids fair to go higher than it is quoted at at this time.

MRS. WILDER DEAD Another of Root Township’s Good Pioneer Women Called to Reward I ILL SEVERAL MONTHS Suffered From Heart Trouble—Has Lived Here Forty-Five Years Mrs. Sarah Wilder, one of the oldest and best known women of Root town ship, died this morning at her home three miles north of Decatur ar seven thiry o’clock, after an illness of several months, death resulting from a serious attack of heart trouble. Mrs. [ Wilder was born sixtv eight years ago in the state of Mxl.igan, where she was reared and rec/', ed her early education. At the age of twenty-three she. together with her husband, came to Adams county and took up their abode on a farm. A few years ago her husband departed this life and since that time until her demise she made her home with her son and daughter on a farm north of Monmouth. Mrs. Wilder a few months ago was seized with an attack of heart trouble which, although at the time, gave her considerable trouble, was not thought anything serious and in a few days she was seemingly much better. However, in a week or so after she was stricken with another attack which forced her to take to her bed from which she was doomed never to rise. She gradually grew worse and although given the best of care and medical attention, she grew weaker and weaker until death relieved her this morning. A few days ago she expressed a desire to see her sifter, who resided in Michigan a.xl the children at once telegraphed for her, she arriving at the Wilder home (Continued on page 2.) '- - o A RED HOT FIGHT Anti-Saloon Fight Raging in the City of Bluffton MANY CLAIMS MADE The Test of Both Sides Will Be Shown by Friday, the Last Day The temperance fight between the saloon and anti-saloon forces of Bluffton and Harrison township is waging at its heighth today for Friday is the last day for the filing of the action of the county board of commissioners at the March term of that court. The' anti-saloon people declare they now have more than .enough signatures to their petitions to knock out the license of Gottlieb Rolli, the Newville saloonist, and Ed Stout, who conducts a place at Poneto in this township. It is claimed also that by Friday they will have enough names to win in every ward of the township, although there is nothing authentic given out on the latter statement. Whether or not the remonstrators will file against any of the wards if the township except those of Stout and Rolli is nest known. But, fearing that their cathedrals will be assaulted by the reforming hosts the saloon keepers and their staunch following are securing as many withdrawals from the petition as possible.—Bluffton Banner. QEvery' business man interested in his own business and the city’s welfare should be in attejiffance at the mass meeting this evening at the commercial club and assist in talking over the interurban extension proposition. This is a very essential question at this time and should be looked after by every business man. The American auto had the honor of being the first machine to land in Chicago thereby covering two thousand miles of their trip. This car will leave in a few days to resume Its journey to the coast thence to Paris, 22.000 miles away. From all present appearances it would seem as if the American drivI er had something on his competitors.

NO WINNER IN TODAY’S CONTEST Many Answer in—Four Dollars to be Given Tomorrow. ■ One hundred and twenty-three answers were filed in the missing word contest today, but not a single one was correct. As a coneequence its a four dollar pirze tomorrow. It goes to the person sending in the first, correct answer. There is no “catch” to this game and you will all wonder why you didn't guess the words when they are made public. There are only five words out tomorrow, no more, no less. All you have to do is to find them and you get the money in any way you want it, gold, silver, currency, dimes or pennies. This is the highest amount offered so far in the contest. Who will get it? SOCIETY IS BUSY Many Events in Decatur and the Surrounding Community GAVE A SURPRISE Peter Gaffer’s Birthday Was Duly Celebrated—Events at Jahn Home A jolly crowd were they that attended the leap year sleighing party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. | M. John last evening. The evening , was spent in games and music, after | which an oyster supper was served to ; the guests. Those present were the 1 Misses Ida Bogner. Tottie and Ethel Hildenbrand, Mary Winans, Adeline Schneider, Kate and Anetta Hackman, Loretta Bosse, Messrs. Frank Hurst, Tom Bogner, Dwight Archer. John Durbin, Alva Buffenberger. Leo Bogner, Mart Slickman, Mart Burkhead, Will Lose. They all report a fine time. On Sunday evening Miss Lulu Jahn entertained a number of young people of Berne, namely, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bentz, Misses Mayme and Mynne Braun, Viola Yager, Clara Soldner, Messrs. Amos Neuhauser, Lawrence Yager. James Zimmerman and Harvey Riesen. Soon after arriving they were asked into the dining hall where an elegant dinner was served, consisting of all the good things known <o the country homes. Sunday evening Roy Jahn entertained a crowd of twenty of his associates of Decatur who took advantage of the fine sleighing and rode out in a big sled. All enjoyed the evening and dined heartily on oysters which were served, before departing to their homes. Also on Monday evening a crowd of young people crow’ded in a big sled, likewise took advantage of the snow, and enjoyed an evening of fun at the home of Mr. Jahn. The Ladies’ Mite society of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs. Clayton Dorwin at her home on north Second street, Friday p. m. Feb. 28. A reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Andrews residing one mile east of Monroe on Sunday, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. David Bordner and grandson Burdett, of Holgate. Ohio, and Mr, and Mrs. William Hand and son, of Huntertown, Ind. The day was spent in music and declamations by Mrs. Andrews. which all enjoyed. -After dinner part of the crowd enjoyed themselves at an old fashioned taffy pulling. After this came music and singing. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Essex, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Essex. Mr. and Mrs. Mirl Essex, Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Andrews. Mr. and Mrs. J. E Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. David Bordner, Mr. and Mrs. William Hand. Misses Minnie Essex. Leona Essex. Marte Essex. Daisy Andrews. Bernice Nelson and Messrs. Charles Andrews. Harry Essex. Clifford Essex. Don Essex, Hosie Andrews, Burdett Bordner, Willie Hand. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Christian church will be delightfully entertained by Mrs. G. T. Burke of First street Friday afternoon. Two main features of the afternoon will be a solo by Miss Margaeet Daniels and (Continued on page 2.)

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YOUNGMAN CALLED Sidney D. Sheets Dead from Several Months’ Illness With Consumption EIGHTEEN YEARS OLD Suffered Hemorrhages While at Work a Few Months Ago Sidney S. Sheets, aged eighteen years, died this morning at seventhirty o'clock at the home of his mother, Mrs. Nancy Sheets, who resides in Root township, after an illness dating back six months, death resulting from that dread disease consumption. The deceased was born and raised on a farm in Root township and it was there that he received his early education. He was a hard working, industrious young man and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He first took sick last fall while he was assisting in threshing at his mother’s farm, he at that time being seized with a very severe hemorrhage. A physician was called at the time and did everything in his power and he seemingly recovered. However the effects of this hemorrhage seemed to settle on his lungs and several months ago he was forced to his bed and and there he remained until death relieved him this morning. He was a member of the Mount Pleasant church, and was an earnest and devoted Christian and all during his illness and suffering was never heard to bemoan his fate. The funeral services will be held Saturday morning at nine-thirty o’clock at the Mount Pleasant cemetery, Rev. Newcombe officiating, and interment will be made in the Reynolds cemetery. He leaves a mother and several brothers and sisters to mourn their loss.

SPECIAL PROGRAM To Be Rendered Friday Afternoon at the High School WILL BE INTERESTING Each Section Will Take Part and Public is Invited to Attend Sections number one and two of the Decatur high school will render a splendid literary program Friday afternoon at one o'clock. Section Number 1. Song High School The Tournament Toni McKean Smail Beginnings Edna Hoffman Fame Fanchion Magley The Knight of the Golden HorseShoe Harold Wilcox Debate—Resolved, That Expectation of reward is a greater incentive to exertino than fear of punishment.” Affirmative Dorthy Walters and Anna Winnas. Negative Homer Rodenbush and Fred Meyers. Senior Class prohecyPansy Bell The Photograph Habit.. Will Hammill Honor Before Wealth. .Lucile Gillig Brook Farm ...Effie Patton What Constitutes a Good Citizen . Clara Bokpecht The Sluggertown Base Ball Team.. Bruce Patterson Onlv Once We Pass this Way.... Helen Evans A Trip to the Land of Nod Ruby Parrish Hypnotism’.'.William Conrad Debate —Resolved'. That a bachelor has more pleasure than a married man.” 'Affirmative Harry Welty an Marguerite Walters. NegativeFlorences Kunkle and Fannie McConnell. Journal Frances Bryson The man Howard Wisehaupt A Shroll from the Woods Lois Meyers Senior Class History .Etta Brandyberry Section 11. Ambitions—oration Frank Mills (Continued on page J)