Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 166, Decatur, Adams County, 13 July 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 166.

HE IS SOLE OWNER Samuel Acker Has Purchased the Interest of David Teeple IN CLOTHING STORE At Geneva—Mr. Teeple Will Go Into Business in New Mexico Th e consummation cf a business transaction in this city this morning conveys the sole ownership of the Acker and Teeple clothing store of Geneva to Samuel Acker, the senior member of the firm. For several weeks negotiations have been under way for this deal, Mr. Teeple desiring to retire the reason that he has very inviting opportunities in New Mexico. The firm cf Acker and Teeple was formed a little more than four years ago and these gentlemen were among the most progressive merchants of the city. By their honest methods and courteous treatment they commanded a recognition among th e people that inevitably brought to their, place a large volume of trade. Mr, Acker, who assumes complete control of the store is possessed of excellent business qualifications. If his business career in Decatur is a criterion, he will rank among the most progressive merchants in the county. He is not only a hustler, a booster and an enterprizing citizen, but he is as thorough a clothing and shoe man as the county affords. The people of Geneva, while regretting to lear-n of the contemplated departure of Mr. Teeple, will undoubtedly be pleased to hear that Mr. Acker ■will remain in their midst. The retiring proprietor has a claim of 160 acres of land in New Mexico and he expects to go to that country, where in all probability he will launch into the land business. Success to both gentlemen is the sentiment of their many Adams county friends. HOMEFROMDENVER » Irvin Brandyberry Attended the Entire National Convention SAYS IT WAS GREAT Witnessed the Nomination and the Big Demonstrations that'Followed Irvin Brandyebrry arrived home last night from Colorado, and reports the trip on e of the most enjoyable of his life. He attended the entire convention. Mr. Taggart kindly “fixing’’ him with a season ticket for which he was offered ten dollars a day, but the magnficent offer failed to allure him. He witnessed the nomination of Bryan and Kern, the wonderful hour and fifteen minute demonstration when Bryan was nominated, met Mrs. Leavett, daughter of W. J. Bryan and saw hundreds of persons of national reputation. Denver outdid herself, says Irvin, in entertaining her visitors and every person was taken care of in an admirable manner. Mr. Brandyberry s seat was in Section C, where he could see and hear everything that was going on. While in the west Mr. Brandyberry made a run to Boulder, where he disposed of his residence property there for a handsome cash price and he came home well pleased w-ith his journey in every way. 0 — A joint birthday anniversary celebration took place yesterday at the home of O. P Mills, city mail carrier, it also being the birthday annversary of Godfrey Bell, of Chicago, 111., who ia visiting here and of his nephew Ittle two year old Robert Mills. A chicken dinner at noon was one of the features of the affair and of which many of the relatives joined in sharing.

REV. S. F. HARTER CLEARED Committee Investigates—Declares Him Innocent. Bluffton, Ind., July 13.—A committee composed of Presiding Elder C. U. Wade of this district, Rev. Hollopet er. of the Wabash district and Rev. J. K. Cecil of this city. Investigated a report which originated here concerning the Rev. 8. F. Harter, pastor of the M. E. church at Mentone, Ind,, in which his name was connected in an unpleasant manner with that of a former woman parishoner near Poneto. The finding of this committee was that there was no cause for procedure against Rev. Harter and in his report, sent to Mentone to set Rev. Harter right with his congregation at that place, Rev. J. K. Cecil ha s made th e following statement: “The malicious report was started and circulated by a saloonkeeper and a son of another saloonkeeper, which accounts for the evil intent and the exaggeration." SURRENDER FLAG Governor Johnson's Supporter’s Pledge Support to Bryan SOME OTHER PLEDGES Herman Ridder Assures Support of New York Staats Zeitung Lincoln, Neb., July 13.—Among W. • X J. Bryan’s supporters whose activl itles will be given the widest range possible in the campaign is Governor • Johnson of Minnesota. This word • w%s given to some forty or fifty of 1 the Johnson cohorts who went from ’ Minneapolis to Denver to fight for , the governor and called at Fairview . Sunday. In token of surrender of the t Johnson forces Lester Elwood gave up his flag with Johnson’s name on it to Mr. Bryan, the latter declaring I that it should have a conspicuous plac e among the trophies at Fairview. “The fight is over and wd are with you now,” was the assurance given Mr. Bryan by Congressman Hammond, who placed Governor Johnson in nomination. This delegation, and one which was returning to Cleveland, were the only formal visitors at Fair- > view, both being shown through the Bryan heme and chatting Informally with the candidate. Mr. Bryan smiled at the story of his ’ offering to share the white house with his running mate, Mr. Kern. He admitted the facts in the case, but said the fiiatter had always been considered a jest brought about by Mr. Kern’s insistence that he ’’a stoo poor , to uphold the social responsibilities , of the office. Mr. Bryan, Democratic nominee for president, neday received assurance of enthusiastic support from Herman Ridder, editor of the New York Staats i ' Zeitung. Mr. Ridder wired as follows: “You may rely on the sincere and earnest support of the New York Staats Zeitung.’’ It was Mr. Ridder who, before the , Denver convention, called here with . the announced intention of asking Mr. Bryan to withdraw from the field on • the ground, in Mr Ridder's opinion, that Mr. Bryan could not win in November. Lincoln Democrats declare that Mr. Ridder did not press this ; point, however. He departed from Lincoln in a happy frame of mind with Mr. Bryan’s O. K* on his free wood pulp plank. Mr. O. F. Packard, the soap man, who has been here for the past week selling a famous soap for numerous kind sos diseases, left this morning for Kendallville, where he will remain for . a week. Mr. Packard will probably . 'return here in a short time again, and J no doubt will be given a liberal patron- • ■ age. While here Mr. Packard made , [many friends and is deserving of success. Maple Grove still continues to be , the great attraction as was evidenced i yesterday by the large crowds which • were hauled out to the resort by the . traction company. I

SMILING ON HIM Judge Artman Offered Prohibition Presidential Nomination HAS NOT CONSENTED The Judge Likes the Notoriety for Advertising Purposes Columbus, Ohio, July 13. —Samuel R. Artman, of Lebanon, Ind., has been approached by Prohibition party leaders with reference to accepting a place on the national ticket. H e has not yet given that he would accept a nomination .if offered. Indications now point to an open fight for the nomination for president. There was cn foot a movement among some of the leaders of the party to place a southern Democrat and a northern Republican on th e ticket, and Seaborn Wight of Georgia and Judge Samuel R. Artman of Indiana were approached on the subject, but it is stated by National Chairman Charles R. Jones Chicago that assurances have not been received from either that a nomination would be accepted. Among the other candidates for president who have been prominently mentioned are: Fred F. Wheeler, Los Angeles, Cal.; Daniel P. Sheen, Peoria, Hl.; Joseph P. Tracey, Detroit; the Rev. W. P. Palmore, editor St. Louis Christian Advocate; Alfred L. Manniere, New York, and Dr. J. B. Craufill, us Dallas, Texas, a former candidate for vice president. “The platform will be brief and direct," said Chairman Jones. “The platform will nenounce the Republican and Democratic parties for the failure of congress to put a stop to the shipment of liquor in‘o prohibition states. Other issues wWI be covered. In the convention will be about twenty-five platform makers, and each probably will have a draft of a platform. More planks will be offered than will be adopted by the resolutions committee, and fewer will be debated on the Poor of the convention. I do not think any delegate will offer a resolution to indorse the Anti-Saloon League.” FAILED TO ARRIVE Judge Brown in Pennsylvania, Said Message from Manager HERE NEXT SUNDAY Unless Other Arrangements Are Made—All Want to Hear Him There were many disappointed people in Decatur yesterday when the announcement was made that Judge Willis A. Brown, the Salt Lake City jurist and friend of the boys who was to lecture hero Sunday evening could not arrive. There seems to have been a mixup in the dates, the fault of Judge Brown’s manager, who after fixing the date, wired here late Saturday evening that the judge was in Pennsylvania and could not arrive in Decatur. He Inc Med. however, thad he could come next Sunday if wanted and this is what will probably be decided upon. Mr. True will talk to Winona this afternoon and the announcement will be made tomorrow. Judge Brown’s lectures are always of iterest and always productive of great good and the people of Decatur want to hear him. He has done more toward solving th e boy problem than any man in America, an honor as great as any we can imagine. 0 — An accident at the power house of the Fort Wayne and Springfield traction company caused by the governor on the machinery breaking, delayed the cars over two hours. Th e car which left here at 7:00 a. m. and the one which is scheduled to arrive here at 8:30 a. m. were both behind time, on account of the accident. The damage w-as soon repaired, however, and Iby 10:00 a. m. the cars were rolling I merrily along once more.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, July 13, 1908.

i GOV. HANLY’S PROCLAMATION To Prevent Shipment of Diseased Cattle and Butter. Basing his action on a law passed by the legislature of 1901, (Governor Manly has issued a proclamation to prevent shipment into Indiana of dairy nr breeding cattle that are suffering from • tuberculosis and other contagious diseases. News of the governor’s stand on this question was received with joy ; by Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of tin state board of health, H. E. Barnard food and drug commissioner, and others of the board who have been working hard for several months to bring about better dairy conditions in the state. The governor s proclamation means practically that no cattle shall ; be shipped Into this state unless they hav s been shown by th e tuberculin test to be free from tuberculosis. Th* proclamation does not in so many 1 words say this, but it is to this end 1 that the inspectors of the state boa-d 1 of health have been working, and it ■ has been assented by health authorities that the only way to be sure that ■ an animal is free from tuberculosis is to give the tuberculin test. FEAST OF ORATORY : Able Men addressed Audii ence at U. B. Church Last Evening . ABOUT THE BIBLE And Its Relation jto Their I • Respective Professions —A Great Session i. I I A feast of oratory and very pretty • music characterized the special ser- ' vices at the U. B. church last night b , and the efforts of Superintendent J. I D. Stults in creating enthusiasm id • Sunday school work were indeed 1 crowned with success in its wildest 1 sense. The church was well filled with representative members of the ( various denominations when the pro- ' gram, which proved to be of unusual interest, ensued, and regardless of the warmth of the atmosphere, the vast assemblage was content to remain for more than two hours to hear the well prepared addresses. Promptly at 7:30 o’clock the initial number, a violin solo by Don Burke, was executed with Miss Bessie York as accompanist. The selection was very pleasing and inspired the musical ambitions of all. The choir, assisted by the audience, sang the an'hem, “Bow Down Thine Ear,” after which a prayer was offered ’by Rev. L. A. Stagle. The congregation then joined in singing “Lift Up the Grand Old Book” after which Jonas Tritch delivered an address on “The Bible and Secular Education.” Employing striking illustra- - tions the speaker proved conclusively , the universalism of the sacred bock. ’ He quoted statistics of great importance and in a well worded talk he demonstrated how and why educat- > ing principles were derivltlve of the 1 Bible. Miss Flossie York follow'd i with a beautiful vocal solo. Hon. D. i E. Smith gave an address, his theme ’ being “What the Law Owes the Bible.” • In his self same graceful and easy i manner, the able attorney delineated i factg with reference to the bible’s reI lationshlp to the law that interested I his every auditor. Reiterating the ■ sacredness of the divine law, the i speaker clearly showed how the phy- ■ sical laws of our country were founded . upon divine principles. Stangle Broth- : ers followed this excellent discourse : by a very pretty duet which for the : first time of the evening voked api piause. J. C. Leiter In taking up the subject of “What the Bible Teaches About Business” had a large scope to cover and in the ten minutes allotted h e delivered a talk which will, without ’ doubt, ring in th e ears of his hearers ■ for many a day. Forcefully and sin- ■ cerely he talked not only taking up the business transactions, hut he ' dwelt for some time on the temper- ■ ance question, which is absorbing the i minds of the people of today. Mr. , Leiter was placed on record as a ■ speaker of ability and when his ai- ! dress was concluded, many vital ; thoughts had found lodgment in the (Continued on Page Two)

SECURES POSITION Peter Schneider Has Accepted Position With Government AS MEAT INSPECTOR Starts Off With Salary of SI,OO0 —He May Go to Philippines Peter Schneider, of this city who, a littl e more than a year ago successfully passed the civil service examination as meat inspector at Indianapolis, received a message last week from Philadelphia conveying the news that his services were in demand in government service. A second telegram received a day later, notified him to report to Dr. Schaufle at Philadlphia, Pa., at once. Mr. Schneider left Friday for the Pennsylvania city to be assigned to a position. He has had a lifetime of experence in the meat business. Some years ago he held a rsponsible position in a large packing house at Eauclaire, Wis., and has also worked in Indianapolis. Being thoroughly acquainted with the business he was deemed a valuable man in the government service, hence his engagement. While it is a certainty that Mr! Schneider will work in the employ of the government, it js not, as yet known wher e he will be sent. It is not unlikely, however, that he wi’l go to the Philippines. Mr. Schneider starts in the service on a salary of SI,OOO per year with a steady increase until the coveted amount of SI,BOO is reached. This Is a position of well worthy of acceptance. The family L s Mr. Schneider whe- resid e on south Ninth street will continue their residence her e until he is permanently located, after which they will join him. Misses Agnes Berling and Agnes Smith have returned to Fondulac.Wis , after spending a two weeks’ visit here with their relatives and friends. These two laiies are studying for th e sisterhood at Fondulac and this will be their last visit home for quite a while. o— OFF FOR EUROPE Fred Schafer and Harry Ward Left Sunday for Trip Abroad TO SAIL WEDNESDAY Will Visit England,Germany France, Switzerland and Italy Fred Schafer, of the Schafer Hardware company and Harry Ward of the Ward Fence Company left Sunday morning for an extended trip abroad. They went to Fort Wayne in their touring car and left there at 12:10 on the Pennsylvania flyer for New York City. They will sail from the latter place Wednesday morning, board the Rhinedam and after a nine days’ voyage will land at Rotterdam. Their itenery includes visit to the great cities and places of interest in Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy and they will probably be absent until about October Ist. The trip ig made by Mr. Schafer for rest and pleasure and by Mr. Ward on the advice of his physician that a sea voyage would be beneficial for th e asthma, from which he has suffered severely for several years. For this reason they will travel on a slow boat requiring a day or two longer than others to make s he Irip. Eiiiuute tu Foil Wayne yesterday the Ward machine was laid up by a tire explosion and the delay caused the party to make a record run for fourteen miles to allow the travelers to catch their train. o All Pythian Sisters are requested to be at the hall this evening at 7:30 o’clock as installation of officers w'.'l be held.

NO BASE BALL FOR BLUFFTON Th e Bubble Bursts After a Few Days' Boosting. It was decided positively this forenoon at a final meeting of the most deeply interested fans that Bluffton will not have a ball team this season. After a careful canvass of the situation it was decided that base ball could not be mad e to pay with a four team 1.-O. league and also that independent base ball could not be mad e to pay, largely owing to the fact that there are not enough independent teams in the business in this section of the country this season. It was figured that an association, if organized as proposed, would go into the hole on an average of at least SIOO per week, and even the most enthusiastic fans could not see the policy or a team with such an outlook. Therefore • the Van Wert and Huntington teams were both sorrowfully turned down. Both left the city last night. —Bluffton News. HEWILLNOTSTUMP President Roosevelt Denies That He Will Urge Taft’s Election THE BATTLE GROUND A Spectacular Campaign to be Waged in Indiana Washington. July 13.—-President Roosevelt will not take the stump this fail to urge the election of Judge Taft say the friends of the president here. But the president will not remain inactive. By letters and through personal representatives he will make appeals to his friends to support Taft and the republican ticket generally. The nomination of John W. Kern for vice president by the democrats caused the circulation of the rumor that the president was to take off his coat and engage in a speaking campaign for his candidate, Judge Taft. Kern is from Indiana and his nomination was made by the democrats with a view of capturing that state. Leaders of both parties have looked upon that state as debatable ground since the opening of Wte campaign. Congressman James E. Watson is the republican candidate there this fall for governor. His opponent, Marshall, is on e of the strongest and most popular men in Indiana. Watson was desirous of the nomination of Vice-President Fairbanks, believing that such nomination would assist him in his fight to carry th e state. o TO SHORTEN WELLS CO. ROAD Petition is Being Circulated for Tha c Purpose. A petition is being made up to be presented before the county commissioners at their next session that will be a benefit to the county northwest of the city as well as the town Itself. Many times the question of making I a shorter road between the town and the county in and near Murray and Markle, has been talked of, but, when presented, each time something has interfered with th 6 accepting of the petition. To htake the shorter road it will b e necessary to build a bridge across the Wabash river northwest of the city, the other end of the road corning out at the Katy Faylor farm. It will do away with the long trip around the river now in use. In the petition now to be presented it will be advocated that the road run west from what is known as Lover’s Lane and past the Waugh farm, cross the rivej, and connect on the opposite side east of the Faylor farm, the same course as had been selected in the past. It is further advised that the old wagon bridge north of the city about which so much comment has been raised as to its safety, be moved to the new crossing and in its place another modern bridge be erected. Wabash avenue will be stoned, and the new road put into a condition for travel equal to any other in lhe | ’ county. —Bluffton Banner.

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THE PICNIC SEASON Presbyterian Sunday School at Maple Grove on July 21st M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL Will Go to Robison Park— Picnic at St. Johns Grove Next Sunday The Presbyterian Sunday tchooi will hold their annual picnic at Mapl e Grove Park on Tuesday, July 21st and thes e always happy events are looking forward to a day cf pleasure. They will go to the park in a special car and various kinds of amusements will be furnished. The Decatur band will furnish music. The Methodist Sunday school are planning for their big annual outing to b 6 held at Robison Park, Fort Mayne, on July 23rd one week from Thursday. Special cars will take the party to Fort Wayne and those in charge feel assured that the number in attendance will reach five or six hundred. Another picnic of more than usual interest is the on e which will occur at St. Johns grove, seven miles north of sewn next Sunday in charge of the Young People’s Working Society of that church, it being their third annual picnic. The society will give a display of art work done by the members and there will also be the various picnic amusements, including a thirty piec e orchestra from Fort Wayne. This socie’y has gained quite a reputation for doing excellent work in home art lines and the exhibition of their newest work will prove an attraction. o The Young People's society of the German Reformed church will meet tomorrow evening at the home of Ed Miller in the country. They are at first requested to meet at the church from where they will be conveyed in vehicles. HI? OWN FUNERAL Planned by Rev. E. E. Neal an M. E. Peacher of Noblesville IS KNOWN HERE Dying from Paralysis at Terre Haute —Suffers Third Stroke Noblesville, July 13. —Rev. E. E. Neal is dying at Terre Haute, having suffered a third attack of paralysis Saturday night. He s on e of the best known ministers of the North M. E. conference. The first attack came several months ago. while he was preaching at Elwood. A dispatch from Elwood said: Word from Terre Haute last night, regarding the condition of the Rev. E. E. Neal, was to the effect that he was unconscious, beyond the power of nourishment and could survive but a few hours. During his last rational moments he communciated to his family his desires as to his funeral arrangements. It was his request that his funeral be held in the M. E. church in this city, the Men's league, an organization to which he was much attached, having charge. He named four prominent ministers of the church to conduct the services, and requested that the burial be at Noblesville. It is believed that his wishes will be carried out in every respect, and that the body of his daughter, who died during his early pastorate here,which has been in tomb in the city cemetery, will also be buried at Noblesville I beside the father.