Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 54, Decatur, Adams County, 3 March 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 54

M.E. CONFERENCE CONVENES

BISHOP VINCENT IN CHARGE Delivered Opening Address This Morn-ing-Conference Organizes

THE FIRST SESSION Fort Wayne District Conference Convened Last Night at M. E. Church DR. EDWIN H. HUGHES Delivered an Excellent Discourse to Large and Appreciative Audience The long loked for event, the meeting of the Fort Wayne district conference convened at 7:30 o’clock last night at the M. E. church under most favorable auspices. In charge of Dr. C. U. Wade, presiding elder of the district, the services were opened by a prayer by Rev. J. W. Cain. The -congregation then sang a sacred hymn, after which Rev. Ray Semans offered a prayer. This was followed by the congregation repeating the first psalm after which Dr. Edwin Holt Hughes, president of Depauw university, delivered an excellent address. The auditorium and lecture room were taxed to their capacity when Dr. Hughes presented his theme, which was ‘'Greater Than Solomon is Here.” Illustrative to his text. Dr. Hughes went into detail in regard to the comparison of people in Christ’s time and in the present age. While emphasizing the fact that nothing is more unpopular at the present time than vanity. He demonstrated' clearly that Jesus made remarkable statements regarding his wonderful power and other traits, and tne world talked about the meek and lowly Jesus. After dwelling for more than one hour upon the claims of Jesus, without apology or explanation, the eloquent speaker asked the congregation two questions and closed his discourse. The questions were “What are you going to do with those claims?” “What are you going to do with the one who made them?” The sermon was not only the most interesting. but the most unique ever heard /in the city. Large numbers of the pastors and prominent laymen of the Fort Wayne district came last night and others have been arriving by every car today to attend the district conference. A large audience greeted the Rev. Edwin Holt Hughes, S. T. D.. president of Depauw university last night at the First M. E. church, where the sessions are being held. The sermon was striking and thoughtful and characteristic of the doctor’s work. The session of the district conference opened this morning at eight o’clock, Presiding Elder Wade introduced Bishop J. H. Vincent, of Indianapolis, who addressed the audience with some timely remarks with reference to the behavior of persons at the opening of public worship. He enenforced the value of silence and meditation so that there would be a preparation of the worshiper as well of the minister. This was followed by the communion service. The conference organized by the election of the following officers: President, C. U. Wade, D.D.; secretary, F. A. Reichelderfer; treasurer, C. H. Brown. The list of committees was read and approved. Rev. T. J. Johnson, secretary of the Preachers’ Aid society, addressed the conference on the work of that society. About $17,000 has been raised, which it is expected will be increased to $20,000 before the annual conference. The reports of the various pastors followed. Presiding Elder Wade reported the district. J. M. Cause went from Fort Wayne Simpson -to Seattle, Wash., in B<©tember, and was succeeded by Rev. L. If. Edwards. Rev. H. H- Hocker #t the same time went from Bluffton to Westfall. Ind. In «he St.

Paul church. Fort Wayne, there was also a change in the winter. Rev, H. S. Nickerson was sent to Fairmount, and Rev. C. M. Hobbs succeeded hire. Rev. Mr. Wade reported a gain of 500 full members in the district and more than 1.200 conversions within this year. There will also be a gain in the benevolent offerings notwithstanding the financial stringency. Bishop Vincent then made an address to the preachers instead of Rev. H. N. Herrick, of Logansport, who was detained at home by illness. The Bishop spoke of the breadth of the minister’s life and the various Interests which claim his attention. The supremacy of character in the ministry was emphasized. The worth of educational training was referred to in the bishop’s well known manner. Perhaps he has combined the work of an educator with that of the ministry as well as any living man has done. The union of culture and grace which he depicted results in the highest character. His words were highly inspirational. Tuesday Evening. 7:30 Devotional Service W. B. *Freeland 8:00 Lecture... .Bishop J. H. Vincent Reception in the parlors of the Church. Wednesday Morning, March 4. 8:00 Devotional Service.R. L. Semans 8:30 Miscellaneous Business. 8:50 Reports of Class Leaders. 9:20 Address to Class Leaders.... Sherman Powell 9:40 Reports of Sunday School Superintendents and of Epworth League Presidents. 10:20 Address to S. S. Superintendents and Epworth League Presidents T. M. Guild 10:40 Address. Bishop John H. Vincent 11:20 Address, “The Hospital”.... W. D. Parr 11:40 Helpful Suggestions. C. E. Line 12:00 Adjournment. Wednesday Afternoon. 1:30 Devotional Services Chauncey King 2:00 Reports of Committees. 2:20 Examinations of Candidates for License to Preach in open Conference Chr. Committee 2:50 Address to Candidates for License to Preach. Frank Lenig 3:10 Granting and Renewal of Licenses to Local Preachers and Exhorters. 4:00 Address, “Old Peoples Home” M. A. Harlan 4:20 Helpful Suggestions P. E. Powell 5:00 Adjournment. Wednesday Evening. 7:30 Devotional Services L. M. Edwards 8:00 Sermon J. K. Cecil After Service . ...G. W. Martin NOTES OF CONFERENCE, Rev. B. S. Hollepeter, the presiding elder of Wabash district, came in this morning. He is closing the first year as presiding elder of that district. The work of Mr. Hollopeter has been very successful. Rev. B. Earle Parker, of Wakarusa, is visiting his father-in-law, J. D. Hale, and attending the sessions of the district conference. Rev. Mr. Parker has had a great pastorate at Wakarusa. Rev. John C. White, of Logansport arrived this morning to attend the district conference. Rev. Mr. White is now pastor of the Broadway M. E. church in that city, where he is meeting with his usual success. The church building at that place is said to be the most expensive church structure in the conference. He will be greeted by every one here in the “well met” way. His pastorate in the church here resulted in strengthening every line of church work. He was unusually popular and successful. Rev. J. W. Cain, of Warren, is among the visitors. He is pastor at Warren. Ind., where he has been much inter- ■ ested In a memorial home for the aged. I Rev. T. 3. Johnson, the secretary of

the Preachers’ Aid society is one of the prominent figures in attendance. He has raised large funds for that society the past two years. He is mentioned as a ministerial delegate to the general conference which meets at Baltimore in May. If a general secretary for the superannuates should be selected at that time, he would have a strong following for the position. Rev. E. F. Albertson, who is com-1 pleting his fifth year as pastor at Columbia City, is in attendance. Rev. J. W. Cain, treasurer of the fund for the salary of the agent of the Old Peoples’ Home, stated the receipts from the various appointments. At the afternon session Rev. C. M. Hobbs, of the St. Paul church. Fort Wayne, conducted devotional services. Rev. W. J. Myers, the well known local minister of the Decatur church, gave an address on the subject of “Ministerial Courtesy,” in which he spoke of the relations between a pastor and hi spresiding elder. As we go to press this afternoon, Bishop John H. Vincent is addressing the ministers, delegates and audience. CONCRETE BRIDGE GIVES AWAY. The McFeely concrete bridge near Marion, which has been considered for years a model in bridge building, collapsed without a moment’s warning Sunday afternoon. “Doc” Carey’s milk wagon was on the very brink of the portion that gave way, and it was only by extra exertions that he got his horse away from the dangerous edge. Experts state that the affair is a puzzle, and they are utterly unable to account for it.—Huntington Herald. o — -■ OPERATED ON THIS AFTERNOON An operation was performed this afternoon on Isaac May, by Drs. C. S. Clark, D. D. Clark and J. M. Miller. Mr. May has been suffering from appendicitis for several weeks and the operation was necessary to prolong his life. He has been taken to the county farm. COURT HOUSE NEWS Barthel-Keller Case Went to the Jury Just Before Noon Today LEMAY CASE NEXT Big Criminal Suit from Bluffton to be Tried— Other Items of Interest Evidence in the case of Frank Barthel vs. H. E. Keller, $5,000 damages for interest in invention of the Keller incubator, was completed last evening and the argumets heard this morning, two hours and a half being allowed, the case going to the jury about eleven o’clock. Attorney C. L. Walters opened for the plaintiff, it being his maiden speech and a most worthy one, too. The case of the State vs. Charles LeMay, rape, set for this morning, was delayed until a return of the verdict in the Keller case. This is a suit brought here on change of venue from i Wells county, where LeMay was indicted by the September grand jury. It is charged that on July 8, 1907, LeMay did in a forcibly, rude, insolent and angry manner, unlawfully touch one Mabel Melts, and did then and there ravish and varnally know her. The case will require at least two days. Thosa E. Kranor vs. William A. Fields et al, suit on bond $550, answer filed by defendants. Richard B. Johnson vs. George Raver et al, foreclosure of mortgage. $1,250, Attorney Dore B. Erwin withdrew his appearance for all defendants herein. Attorney J. C. Sutton filed’ a new case entitled German Building Loan Fund and Savings association vs. Jennie Hutton et al, to foreclose mortgage of $350. The summons was made returnable March 14. A marriage license was granted to J. F. Hlestand, aged twenty-one, of Geneva, and Maud B. Shaw, aged eighteen, of Jefferson township.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening March, 3 K»o8.

MODERN WOODMEN STRONG. More Than 900,000 Members in United States. That the Modern Woodmen lodge ranks among the best in the world is evidenced by the fact that it is the third strongest fraternity, as well as third strongest insurance order in the United States. It has 900.000 members at the present time and it is the ambition es the leaders to reach the million mark this year. The Decatur camp, while but six months old. has more than seventy members. The Royal Neighbors, the auxiliary lodge for the ladies, has a membership of 275,000. The auxiliary was organized in Decatur Saturday night. RELIQOF CIVIL WAR Fowler Submits Report With His Currency Bill MAY SEND ANOTHER Rumor That It’s Time for a Message—Organized Labor Washington, March 3.—When the Fowler currency bill was reported to the house Saturday, Mr. Fowler submitted with it a report in which he says it will place the government in a normal and safe position—that of simply collecting and disbursing its revenues, as New York City and New York state, and Chicago and Illinois, and all other cities and states do. “No other country in the world,” says Mr. Fowltr in his report, “has a bondsecured currency, and ours is a relic of the civil war. It was devised for the purpose of selling bonds to carry on the war, and has remained a bondselling and bond speculating scheme ever since.” Since a bond-secured currency is directly related to the profit or loss on bonds, it never has and never can respond to the varying demands of trade. The naturlal result is a currency panic; and the greater our products and the higher the prices, in other words, the more abounding our prosperity, the more certain we are to have such a panic as we have just had. On the other hand, all civilized countries except our own now have a credit currency. Washington, March 3. —Congress hears that the president may send in another red-hot message shortly. It is well known here that the chief ex ecutive is not pleased with the donothing policy of the legislators. He made this clear in a message a few weeks ago, but the situation has not materially improved. It is understood that if another message is sent in it will be hung on the demand for an anti-injunction bill. At the white house today it was said’ that the president may do somehing to “build a fire” under congress. Secretary Loeb would not say, however, that a message may be looked for soon. ■Washington, March 3. —All centers of organized labor will watch with interest the curious controversy in the senate over the question of what shall be regarded by that body as a constitutional employers' liability bill. The issue is raised by Senator LaFollette, of Wisconsin, and Senator Knox, of Pennsylvania, and two committees, oddly enough, are struggling with the problem. o OPERATION WAS SUCCESSFUL Miss Jeane Lutz Rallies from Operation Performed Today. Miss Jeane Lutz was operated on at 8:30 this morning at Hope hospital, Fort Wayne, by Dr. M. F. Porter. A telephone message at noon said that while she had not entirely rallied it was believed she would pass the ordeal safely and the operation result entirely successful. The danger will not be passed for several days. At three o’clock this afternoon, Mrs. Lutz Informed us over the telephone, that Miss Jeane had entirely rallied and was doing splendidly. She also said that the operation was entirely successful, and they were very hopeful that Jeane would rapidly.

AGAINST RAILROAD The Berger Ditch Assessment Slightly Readjusted STUDENT AT PURDUE Liquor Licenses Granted— Braun Ditch Ordered Constructed The Berger ditch case was disposed of, the commissioners finding against the Cover Leaf railroad in their remonstrance, and in favor of William Berger, who prayed for a reduced assessment. The board took from Berger’s assessment $22 and added that amount to the assessment of Mina E. Borne. The drain was then ordered constructed, with L. L. Baumgartner as superintendent of construction. The Indiana Pipe Line company has been ordered to make certain road repairs in St. Marys township. Guy Shoemaker, of Hartford township, was appointed a student to Purdue university for the years of 1908 and 1909. Liquor licenses were granted to Jeff Klopfenstein, of Preble, C. W. Boknecht, Lafayette Ellis, C. Radamacker and John Schafer of this city, and Louis Keller, of Monroe. The engineer's report on the John P. Braun ditch petition was filed, and there being no remonstrance the report was adopted and ordered constructed. The board was asked by the powers that be in Jay county to meet the board there on the Lob ditch, and make final disposition of that public enterprise. The meeting was postponed and the board will go down later. IN POLICE COURT Mrs. Charles Hurley Files Affidavit Against Albert Baker OWES BOARD BILL Otto Syphers Filed Affidavit Against John Meyers, but Withdrew Action Otto Syphers, for years a resident of Willshire, and a familiarly known character about the city, filed an affi davit against John Myers yesterday in which he alleges that the defendant sold whiskey to him on last Sunday. The action is the result of a grudge Syphers holds against Myers for the reason (according to his statement) that Myers sent for him to come to Decatur and accept a position as bartender for him and he (Myers) would pay his expenses of coming here. Syphers came here and says that Myers refused to employ him. Syphers states the only recourse for him is to prosecute Myers for violating the law. However, after filing the affidavit before Squire Smith, Syphers ascertained that he was the only witness and he ordered the action withdrawn. What the outcome of the matter will be is not as yet known. Mrs. Charles Hurley, of Marshal street, who appeared in Squire Smith’s court yesterday and told her story about Albert Baker, owing her a board bill of forty dollars, has filed' an affidavit against him for same. As was mentioned in yesterday’s issue. Mrs. Hurley was holding household goods belonging to Mr. Baker until the bill was paid. Baker filed a replevin for the recovery of same and Constable F. E. Smith went to the Hurley home last night and demanded’ same after Baker had filed bond to keep goods at the court’s disposal. The trial is set for next Friday and no doubt sensational evidence will be introduced. o ——• Miss Retta Mock, of Bluffton, was a visitor in o«r city today.

" HAS JOINED THE ARMY. Otto Mumma Leaves Tomorrow for Columbus. Otto Mumma, of Bluffton, who for many years lived in this city, was at Fort Wayne yesterday, whtre he took the examination and joined the standing army. He was a caller in this city today, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Albert Acker and will return to Fort Wayne tonight. Mr. Mumma will leave tomorrow morning for Columbus from where he will go to Rhode Island to serve three years for Uncle Sam Mr. Mumma is familiarly known in this community and his friends take pride in the fact tha the intends to serve his country. IT’S VISITING WEEK Every Man in Decatur Asked to Go to School for an Hour or Two THURSDAY’S LECTURE Superintendent Cotton at M. E. Church Thursday Evening—The Board Speaks We want to call the public’s attention to the fact that this is what is designated as visiting week in the Decatur schools. We want every man in Decatur, whether he has children in the schools or not. to pay a visit to our schools. During the present school year more men have visited our schools than for several years, and much good has come from this to the teacher and patron as well as to the pupil. Let it be understood that these invitations have been sent out for no other purpose than to make it emphatic that we want you to go into our different school buildings and observe what your servants are doing. The teachers will welcome your visit, and your boy or girl will be more than pleased to see you there. Let all those who have received invitations during the year consider that they are expected to be on hands this week, and let any one, whether you have received a special invitation or not. consider himself invited to join us. Bear in mind that on Thursday evening of this week at the M. E. church State Superintendent Cotton will lecture to the patrons and pupils. This lecture Is free and the public is cordially invited to be present. Superintendent Cotton is giving much of his time to the schools of the state and we are anxious you should hear him. We feel thankful for the assistance the men of our city have given in our effort to have every citizen to see into our schools. Thus far we have not urged the women to visit, for they usually do this without, but later they will be especially invited to go. Beginning with Tuesday the board will visit each day this week. Call any member of the board and he will be glad to give you the daj- they expect to visit the various buildings. A. H. Sellemeyer. F. V. Mills, D. B. Erwin, school board. CHAS. CHRISTEN BUYS INTEREST In Plumbing Business of A. B. Smith & Brother. Charles N. Christen, the well known contractor, and architect, has purchased a one-third interest in the A. B. Smith & Bro. plumbing business and the new firm will be known as Smith. Christen & Smith and they will continue in business at their shop on Monroe street. Mr. Christen will continue as a member of the firm of Mann & Christen, contractors, but will incidentally manage the plumbing business. He will be glad to talk business with any one Interested In either line. PRIZE IS $2.00 TOMORROW. No One Filed a Correct Answer Today. No one guessed the words missing from the advertisements today and we therefore offer two dollars for the first answer filed tomorrow. The missing words were “enough” from Gay & Zwfck, “ones” from Stoneburners', “always” from F. V. Mills, "is'’ from Meyer, Presdorf & Moses, “is” from F. M. Schlrmeyer, “of” from W. G. Spencer. Only two more chances.

Price Two Cents

A THEATRE PARTY Was Engaged by Members of the Pastime Club Last Evening OTHER SOCIETY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bultemeier Entertain—Several Sunday Evening Events Progressive pedro was the chief I amusement of the evening at the small gathering of the friends who were called by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bremerkamp for them to spend the evening at their home. Mrs. C. T. Ehinger and U. Deininger captured the first prizes and Mrs. Ben Knapke and Henry Bremerkamp won second prizes after which the tables wer e cleared and the hostess served a delicious course luncheon. The guests of the evening were: Messrs, and Mesdames U. Deininger, B. J. Melbers, Alphonse Kohne, Ed Ehinger, Dan Niblick, Ben Knapke, H. H. Bremerkamp, Mrs. C. T. Ehinger. The Helping H&ad society of the German Reformed church will meet with Mrs. John C. Moran Thursday afternoon. They are making bonnets which will be for sale as soon as the sun shines. Another complimentary guest from Fort Wayne at an evening party Sunday was Frederic H. Scott, which was given by the Misses Vena and Anna Parent at their home on Marshall street. Games, music and a taffy pulling were the main features of the evening for the guests, who were the Misses Rose Colchin, Emma Gillig, Leona Harting. Bessie Tonnellier, Georgia Meibers, Frances Hess, Frances Radamaker, Messrs. Joe Colchin, Fred Colchin. Frank Lichte, Henry Viau, Andy Harting. Fred Schurger. Herbert Lankenau, Frank Parent. Ed Parent, Fred Scott, of Fort Wayne. The Misses Daisy Striker. Esther Fox, Marie Travis. Hennrietta Grirnme, Edith Nusbaum and Mrs. Victor Knapp, of Fort Wayne, were the complimentary guests at a six o'clock dinner and evening party Sunday even ing. given by their hostess. Miss Edna Ehinger, at her home on Second street, to a company of twenty young ladies. Carnations were given as favors of the dinner, and they were prettily arranged in large vases throughout various rooms. Progressive pedro was the chief amusement of the evening. The Misses Bertha Deininger and Ida Kohne were leaders In having the highest score and the Misses Gertrude Radamacker and Rose Fullenkamp were awarded the second prizes, while the third were won by the Misses Rose Voglewde and Daisy Striker, of Fort Wayne. Several vocal solos were rendered by Edgar Kilbourn, of Fort Wayne, which pleased each guest. Those who were present were the Misses Bertha Deininger. Stella Bnnerkamp. Rose Voglewede. May Holthouse. Louis Brake. Emma Terveer, Amelia Weber. May Radamacker. Rose Fullenkamp, Letta Fullenkamp Bertha Kohne. Ida Kohne, Vera Ehinger. Agnes Mylott, Celesta Wemhoff. Anna Clark. Bertha Hart. Margaret Center and Mr. Edgar Kilbourn. About twenty little friends of Georgie Ross completely surprised him Saturday afternoon to remind him of his sixth birthday anniversary. Each child presented hint with a little rememffrance. Various games were played for a couple of hours, then they were allowed to feast to their delight on those goodies that are relished by the little tots. Those present were: Florence Lichtenstiger. Charlie Fisher. Gracie Lichtenstiger, Goldie Fisher, Elias Lichtenstiger. Joseph Schmitt. Marie Lichtenstiger, Genevieve Lichtenstiger. Alfred Kiefer. Merland Ross, Herbert Wagner, Bernice Ross. Florence Wagner. The Young Matron’s club did not meet with Mrs. D. E. Studabaker Tuesday afternoon owing to the district conference meeting, this week. A most enjoyable time was spent at she home of Mr. and Mrs Martin Koeneman at Hoaglami Friday eT ” n ‘ Ing. Music and dancing were toe (Coamoed «• ’