Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 120, Decatur, Adams County, 19 May 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAIIA DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 120

OFF FOR KOKOMO G. A. R.’s of Decatur Post Have Gone to Kokomo to Attend State Meet THREE DAY SESSION State Officers and Delegates to National Encampment to Be Chosen The state encampment of the G. A. R. ensued at Kokomo today and a three day session will be held during which time business of vital importance will be transacted, consisting of election of state officers and the selection of delegates to the national convention to be held at Toledo next August 31 and September Ist and 2nd. A. J. Teeple of this city was chosen as delegate of the Decatur post, but inasmuch as he is a member of the jury, he was unavoidably detained from the meeting. However, the Decatur post will be well represented by worthy veterans of the civil war, among whom are Daniel Shackley, George B. Clfne, Jacob Railing, J. Smith and Samuel (Chronister. All jttist commanders are permanent dele’gates, hence Daniel Shackley and others of the above mentioned are eligible to cast their ballots for their favorite candidates. At the Kokomo meeting every G. A. R. post in the state will be represented, some by large delegations and others by but a few chosen delegates. It is a long looked for event for the veterans. Soldiers who fought side by side, bunked and ate hardtack together renew their friendship at these meetings. Anecdotes and incidents which occurred during the rebellion are refreshingly told by the comrades who faced the shot and shell in an effort to overwhelmingly defeat the idle indulgences and cruel practices prevalent in the country. The honor due the worthy veterans is not to be underestimated. Their achievements have inaugurated a scheme of civilization that never before blessed the country and equal rights resulted subsequently. The Kokomo meeting will close the evening of the twenty-first and it has been hinted that a Decatur man will be presented as a candidate for a state position.

I LADDEROFSUCCESS ■ Jesse Steele is Climbing Up I —ln Business in St. Louis '■SHOWS HIS PROOF ■ Deposited Five Thousand I Plunks in a Decatur I Bank Today E Jesse Steele, a former Decatur boy, M now located at St. Louis, is here the guest ot his mother, Mrs. Mary Steele, Winchester street. Though still a * ■ young man, Jesse has succeeded in a I way that proves what a young man I can do if he applies himself. A few ■ years ago he was clerking in a gro- ; I eery store here. Now he is manager II and part owner of a coffee and tea II and commission house in St. Louis and II rapidly climbing the ladder of sucil cess. As a proof that this is true, we Il mi Sht mention the fact that he today II deposited in the First National bank ? I °’ ’'his city the sum of $5,000, as a 11 nest egg for the future, taking a cer<l tlficate of deposit for a year. When a business man reaches that point that ! I he can take this amount of cash out kl and lay it aside, he is getting along "W fairly well, we should judge. With ■ his wealth, he is the same old Jesse. ■ common and courteous, and still full of ■the vim and vigor that bespeaks for ■ him a greater future. Here’s to you, ■ Jesse; may you add three more figures ■to the tail end of your nest deposit. ■B® ~ — I Among the soldiers who will attend • Bthe state encampment at K ok( ’ nlO are ■ G eorg e g Cline, Dan Shack’ey of this ■jedy and J. Hugh Smith ot Pleasant They went to Fort W^ 6 inis ■morning enroute to Kokomo.

AN ATTACK STOMACH TROUBLE. James P. Hale Taken 111 in His Office Yesterday. James P. Hale, of the flrm of Hale and Markley, became suddenly very sick at his office this forenoon with acute stomach trouble and for several hours was in a serious condition. He »as alone in the office when first stricken and was found by Miss Bertha Markley, stenographer in the office, when she returned from a trip to the recorder’s office. He was then suffering such pains that he could hardly talk to her. He was lying en a table and complained of terrible pains. She hurriedly summoned a physician and other help and prompt treatment gave the sufferer relief. He was taken home later in a rig and this afternoon, although seriously ill, is reported much better and the attending physician thinks will get along all right. The sickness was ascribed to gases on the stomach which in turn pressed upward and affected the heart. —Bluffton News.

THELEADERSTHERE Prohibition State Convention at Indianapolis BEGAN YESTERDAY S. W. Haynes, of Portland, is Mentioned for Governor Indianapolis, May 19, —Prohibitionist leaders of the state have gathered ir. the city for the state convention, which opened yesterday in Tomlinson Hall. The first event of the convention, the diamond medal contest, took place last night. The convention will be attended by a number of prominent temperance men from other states, E. M. Chafin, of Chicago arrived last evening. He is to make the principal speech at the mass meeting to be held at Tomlinson Hall tonight. Mr. Chafin has been nominated by the Prohibitionists of Illinois as their candidate for governor. He fully expects to be elected. “If I am made gover nor,” said Mr. Chafin, "I shall close every saloon in Chicago. I have a right to do so under the law. If there is no other way I shall call out the militia and close these places.” The Prohibitionists held their first session at Tomlinson Hall yesterday at 9 o’clock. They will hold morning and afternoon sessions. Tonight there will be a general mass meeting. Last night the state committee met at Prohibition headquarters in the Union Trust building. Session will be held at Tomlinson Hall this morning and tonight. This afternoon nomination will be made. The delegates from Adams county are William Drew, Louis Brokaw, Archie Shady, W. E. Cramer. Crist Raessen. T. A. Cooper, Catharine Davy, W. J. Myers -and W. B. Weldy. The name of S. W. Haynes of Portland, has been mentioned for the nomination for governor.

o DEATH OF BERNE YOUNG LADY Miss Amanda Liechty Called to Her Reward. The angel of death entered the home of Jacob J. Liechty a short distance northeast of Bame at 8 o’clock am., Monday and took to her eternal reward Miss Amanda, the oldest daughter in the family, says the Berne Witness. She took sick with pulmonary tuberculosis about six months ago, but her condition was not thought to be serious at the earlier stages of her illness, and she was able to be up much of the time. Seven weeks ago her condition grew worse and her voice weakened so that she could converse with those around her only in a whisper, and about two weeks ago she became bedfast. She remained conscious to the end, and repeatedly expressed her desire tp leave the shores of time for the better home beyond. The deceased was born in Berne, June 23, 1885, bringing her age at death to 22 years, 10 months and 20 days. The funeral services will be held at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon from the Mennonite church.

BEAUTIFUL INSTALLATION SERVICES HELD

Rev. Richard Spetnagel Duly Qualified as the Pastor MANY WERE PRESENT Sacred Ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church Rev. Richard Spetnagel is now the duly installed pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Decatur. That this fact is pleasing to both he and his congregation was evidenced last evening, when immediately following the sacred ceremony, they grasped each others hand in fellowship, promising support to one another. It was one of those events where every one felt better for being there and even the May storms failed to keep a sufficient crowd from attending to comfortably fill the church auditorium. The pulpit had been prettily decorated with ferns, potted plants and cut flowers. At 7:30 the organist, Miss Lizzie Peterson, played the prelude and the choir entered. On the pulpit were Rev. Henry B. 'Masters, of Fort Wayne, Rev. James A. Godron, Van Wert, and Rev. Francis M. Fox, of Fort Wayne who were to confer the different degrees of the ceremony. They were certainly well chosen, polished, educated men, who did their duties in a most impressive - manner. After the singing of the doxology and prayer by Rev. Fox. all joined in singing a beautiful hymn “The church.” Rev. Gordon then read the scripture lesson from the first chapter of the gospel of St. John, beginning with the sixteenth verse. An anthem by the choir followed and Rev. Gordon led in prayer. Mrs. Harry Deam, of Bluffton, charmed the audience with a sacred and beautiful solo, and then came the sermon by the Rev. Masters. His text was chosen from the gospel of St. John, tenth chapter and part of the tenth verse: “I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly.” He said the supreme worth of life is best taught by Jestis and illustrated the different views of life by showing how differently, various persons viewed a great waterfall cr the city of London. and the impressions they left on the mind. What to some is beauty is to another distasteful. Cromwell and Shakespeare became great because of their great view of life. The ideal results follow the best use of all things. Most of us will have to answer not for being idle, but for not using our bodies for their use and power. “Put your ability into noble use, get back to Jesus Christ and let him teach you how to do it. His first and best lesson will be self mastery.” Rev. Master is a wonderful man. All preachers say some good things nowadays, in their sermons, but this man reminds us of a rapid fire gun, shooting out bullets that reach the heart and brain so rapidly that it taxes one’s mind to receive and hold

ADAIR MAY YET WIN Public Buildings Committee Admit Clerical Error AFTER THE SENATE Congressman Adair is Hot on the Trail of the Senate ' Committee Washington, D. C., May 19. —(Special to the Daily Democrat) — When the public building bill was reported to the house and Congressman, Adair discovered that the appropriation for Elwood was not in the bill, he went after the committee in earnest and each member admitted that it should have been included and that it was simply a clerical error. Mr, Bartholdt, chairman of the com-

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them, likewise taxes the ability of the reporter to take the notes. At the close of his sermon the Rev. Master propounded the constitutional questions to the pastor and the people, and these being answered affirmatively, he declared Rev. Spentagel the regularly constituted pastor of the church. Rev. Gordon then delivered the charge to the pastor, preluding his remarks by stating the pleasure he felt in being able to participate in the holy ceremony, which he likened to a wedding and said he hoped the honeymoon would continue many years. It was through Rev. Gordon’s recommendation that Rev. Spetnagel was called to Decatur and it was Rev. Gordon who charged the same pastor at Rockford three years ago. In delivering the charge Rev. Gordon chose the words of the apostle of

■FT Rev. Richard Spetnagel. Paul: “Now then we are embassadors for Christ” as his text and proceeded to outline the work ot the pastor, charging him to be a preacher, pastor and Presbyter, to preach and live the whole gospel, teach in the way that reaches all the people, not dry, hot sensational, but just right. He charged the pastor to know and love his people, to go about doing good, to be a man amongst men. Rev. Fox gave the charge to the people, a straight frcm the shoulder talk, as to what they should do to assist their pastor, that they first make him comfortable, that they hold up his hands in every department of the work, that they make him their pastor in times of sorrow and in. times of joy, love, honor, sympathize advise and pray for him, but don’t criticize. Rev. Fox gave much advise that went home to his hearers and which if followed will prove beneficial to people and pastor. He urged proper financial support, that the pastor may be free from worldly care and worry and asked the assistance in every way of the congregation, session and trustees. The visiting pastors were a strong trio and their words of wisdom should have been heard by every one. The service was a most delightful one, sacred and beautiful and impressive. Rev. Masters gave the closing prayer and Rev. Spetnagel, the hew pastor pronounced the benediction in words of sincerity, well chosen and devoutlj spoken. A half hour’s reception followed in the Sunday school room where refreshments were served and the pastor

mittee, and Mr, Brantlet ranking minority member in speaking on the floor of the house, made the statement that Elwood was inadvertantly omitted, and while under the rules of the house, it was not possible to make the correction at that time, yet they hoped the senate would make the correction and when the bill came back to the house, they would gladly concur and pass the bill. Adair has taken the matter up with the sentae committee and has filed with it a statement from the house committee showing it was an error and asking that Elwood be placed back in the bill. It is to be hoped that the mistake will be corrected. but should it not be the responsibility will rest upon the committee and not Mr. Adair. The committee has plead guilty to the error and it is up to them to make good. A little family trouble was whispered in Squire Smith’s court yesterday, when Mrs. Samuel Delhi propounded inquiries as to what course she could take to cause Mrs. John Rice to leave her home. Information was furnished and the party has been notified to make her get away before Saturday.

Revs. Masters, Gordon and Fox Assist in the Program GAVE THE CHARGES Music Was Delightful—A Social Session and Reception Followed and people proceeded to become better acquainted. Rev. Richard Spetnagel, beloved pastor of Uhe First Presbyterian church of Decatur, is a native of Ohio. He was bom at Chillicothe, Ohio, April 2nd, thirty-five years ago. Though stiil a young man, whose years in the active ministry number less than ten, he has been wonderfully successful, this fact being due to his natural ability to preach and to mingle with men, his sincerity of purpose, his education and his determination to serve God. He was educated in the public and high schools of Chillicothe and after a classical course in college, took up seminary work at Princeton, N. J., from which famous college he graduated in 1898, just ten years ago. Four years were spent as a minister in lowa, and three years at Rockford, Ohio, coming here March 12th. His popularity in Decatur is shown from the fact that each Sunday he is greeted with a large audience, that his congregation has been drawn closer together and stand ready to assist him at any call. He is clever and one of those men able to adapt himself to any occasion. His family consists of Mrs. Spetnagel and one son. During his younger years Mr. Spetnagel tried commercial life, but felt the call to the service and responded. We believe his already successful career will continue in Decatur. The present church building was erected in 1902, under the pastorate of Rev. E. A. Allen, now at Epworth, lowa, at a cost of $20,000. The following compose the various boards and officers who manage the affairs of tho congregation: Elders —Rev. Richard Spetnagel, president; Ed S. Moses, C. J. Lutz, W. H. Lee, Charles F. True. Deacons —J. C. Patterson, president; Dore B. Erwin, Jacob Atz, R. D. Patterson, W. A. Lower, Eli Meyer, A. W. Gerard. J. C. Moses, Trustees —Charles Steele, Oscar Huffman, Fred B. Tague. General Officers —Charles F. True, president advisory board;. Dore B. Erwin, church treasurer; Laura Alban, church clerk; Mrs. J. N. Fristoe, president Ladies' Aid society; Mrs. Edith Dicer, president Missionary society; W. H. Lee, superintendent Sunday school. Choir —J. C. Patterson, W. H. Lee, William 'Schrfock. Wesley Huffman, C. J, Lutz, Hugh Hite, Mrs. Charles True, Mrs. J. C. Patterson, Miss Marie Patterson, Miss Bessie Schrock, Miss Florence Sprunger. Ushers —C. F. True, W. A. Lower, Fred B. Tague, Oscar Huffman, W. H. Lehne.

BUYS AN INTEREST W. J. Archbold is Part Owner of the First Street Broom Factory DOING BIG BUSINESS Sheline and Archbold is the Name of New Firm— Prospective Future W. J. Archbold, the well known Adams express agent, who, with L. L. Sheline, has engaged in the manufacture of brooms, states that the experimental stage of this concern has been passed, and that it is branded as a sure winner. The factory is located on First street and several employes are kept busy constantly in supplying the demands for the excellent brooms. We have been (Continued on page 2.)

A LITTLE SON IS DEAD. Mr s . Mcßride, Formerly of This City, Mourns Loss of Babe. Many were the expressions of real grief in Atoka on Tuesday morning on learning of the sad loss of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mcßride, Jr., in the death of their beloved infant son, William Murrow Mcßride, who, although yet less than a year old, was well known and loved by many for his exceeding brightness and baby sweetness. William Murrow Mcßride was born September 18, 1907, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mcßride, Jr., the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McBride, Sr., and the great-grandson of Father J. S. Murrow, and had he lived, could have pointed with pride to as distinguished and honored a lineage as any of his day. 'Tis with much sorrow the Democrat extends to the bereaved parents and kinsmen its heartfelt sympathy in this their sad loss. —Atoka (Okla.) Democrat. Mrs. McBride was formerly Miss Fanhyßottenberg of this city. NO REVISION NOW Congress Refuses to Come to the Relief of the People COURT DECISION Congressman Adair May Get Public Building for Elwood Washington, May 19.—The Republican leaders in the house, through a majority of the committee on ways and means, served final notice of “no tariff revision at this session.” Representative Champ Clark, of Missouri, moved in the committee a favorable report on eight-odd tariff reductions and tariff removal bills, mostly introduced during the session by Democratic members. The motion was defeated by a solid vote of all the Republican members of the committee.

Washington, May 19.—The law of Texas, imposing a tax on the railroads in the state equal to 1 per cent of their gross receipts, was declared unconstitutional by the supreme court of the United States. The court divided five to four. Chief Justice Fuller and Justices Harlan, White and McKenna dissenting. Justice Holmes, in announcing the opinion of the court, said the law was an attempt to regulate interstate commerce. Washington, May 19. —By reporting favorably the reslution for a preliminary survey of a route for a canal from Chicago to Toledo byway of Fort Wayne, the house committee on railroads and canals gives the enterprise official recognition which may help it at future sessions. The resolution will not be acted on by the house at this session. Washington, May 19. —At the request of Representative Adair, Senator Hemenway appeared before the senate committee on buildings and grounds, and asked for a site and building at Elwood. BRYAN SWEEPS ALABAMA. The Democrats Hold Primary for Presidential Instructions. Birmingham, Ala., May 19. —Early turns indicate that Bryan has carried the state by a large majority and in Monday’s Democratic primary he will carry Jefferson, the largest county in Alabama by a safe majority. Final counts in four county precincts give Bryan 220, Johnson 58. Four county precincts outside Jefferson county give Bryan 96, Johnson 41. Johnson’s vote will be heaviest in the cities where the counting is slow. TAMMANY WILL BE AT DENVER New York, May 19. —Tammany Hall will be represented at the Denver convention by a delegation 650 strong. Five special trains have been engaged and are due to arrive In Denver July 6. It is estimated the cost of the trip to the Tammany delegation will be SIOO,OOO. Each man will pay his own expenses

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WILL TEACH HERE Miss Nora Smith Will Teach Science in Decatur High School SCHOOL BOARD MET Last Night and Selected Teachers and Janitors — A Busy Session The ever progressive members of the Decatur school board held a most interesting business session last night ir. which the teachers who will have charge of the public schools next year were selected. The list stated in yesterday's issue was chosen as was expected, and with the exception of the addition of Miss Nora Smith of this city to the high school faculty and the vacancy made by 0. E. Frazee, the corps of instructors will be the same next year as it was this. Miss Nora Smith who the school board has wisely selected to teach science, is a graduate from the Detcaur high school. After completing her school work in this city she entered Indiana university at Bloomington, from where she has graduated. By diligent and efficient work at Indiana university, she earned a scholarship In the college at Wellsley, Mass., and has taken a special course of training at this institution. The fact that she will teach here will no doubt create enthusiasm among her many friends. Mr. Frazee the retiring high school teacher, will go to Winona at the close of this year's work here, and he will teach at the experimental station at that place. However, next fall he will enter Indiana university. Mr. Frazee is a graduate from the State Normal, admitting him to the junior class at Indiana university which he will do and graduate from this institution. With above stated changes noted, the teachers of the Decatur public schools for the next year will be as follows: W. M. Beachler, C. E. Hocker. J. C. Tritch, D. A. Baumgartner. Rose L. Dunathan. Anetta Johnson. Elsie MacGregor. Mattle Bailey. Mary Miller, Lizzie Peterson. Bess Congleton. John R.' Parrish, Florence Johnson, Della Sellemeyer, Eva Acker, A. D. Suttles, Grace Coffee, Nellie Winnes, Nora Ahr, Clyde Rice, Rose Egan, Emma Sellemeyer and Fannie Rice.

■ |i|L, HI - O. E. Frazee, Beside selecting the teachers, the board rendered a decision as to the plausibility of dividing the eighth grade into two distinct classes. The proposed division was given the stamp of approval by each member and as a consequence, hereafter there will be “A” and ”B’’ classes in the eighth grade. The “A” class will be taught by the high school teachers, who will prepare them to enter high school, while a special teacher, probably of the present corps will be selected to teach the “B.” The school board has voiced the sentiment of the public in making the change as the eighth grade problem has become more perplexing each year. The change seems to be the only remedy applicable to the situation. The janitors for the various wards were also chosen, the report showing that two of the present janitors will be retained and two new ones selected. M. J. Wertzberger of the central building and Joseph Helm of the north ward have been retained, while Chauncey Stetson and Joseph Hower of the south and west wards respectively will be succeeded by Messrs. John R. Porter and Dorsie (Continued on page 2.)