Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 111, Decatur, Adams County, 10 May 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per montb, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail >2.50 Sing! ecopies .2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Governor Marshall handed out sixteen appointments Saturday and at least made happy that number of the eligible. So far as we know, the appointments are worthy and acceptable. A Fort Wayne fellow was arrested over at Decatur for exceeding the speed limit in his automobile. Again he was through with the case he was minus close to $45.00. But he aroused the natives, and It was worth the money.—Bluffton Banner. The death of Hon. William L. Penfield will be noted with regret by a number of his acquaintances and admirers here and elsewhere in the state. He lived at Auburn until recent years, when he entered the employ of the government and since then has made his residence in Washington. It seems that James H. Boyles and his wife, the notorious Helen Anna Boyle, will get theirs from the Mercer county, Pennsylvania court, and that what they get will keep them safe from placing their soiled fingers upon any child and then holding them for a good fat ransom. It must be hard for courts to arrive at a just punishments for such a crime.

CHURCH DEDICATED (Continued from page 1.) and SIOO contributions to the fund which pays off the debt and leaves the church free to work untrammeled for the good of the cause. The new edifice is one of the most handsome ones in the rural districts of Adams county. It is a frame structure, on a stone foundation, is convenient and modern in every way, finished complete. The lighting system, installed by a Fort Wayne firm is one of the best on the market, and the entire church bespeaks much for the people of that locality. May they prosper in proportion to their earnestness in the work. The members who assisted in the building of the new edifice wish to thank the Decatur papers and the others who assisted in making the affair of Sunday the success it was. The building cost about $3,000. o. ■ LIVED 152 YEARS. Wm. Parr—England's oldest man—married the third time at 120, worked in the fields till 132 and lived 20 years longer. People should be youthful at 80. James Wright, of Spurlock, Ky., shows how to remain young. “I feel just like a 16-year-old boy,’’ he writes, “after taking six bottles of Electric Bitters. For thirty years Kidney trouble made life a burden, but the first bottle of this wonderful medicine convinced me I had found the greatest cure on earth.’’ They’re a godsend to weak, sickly rundown or old people. Try them. 50c at all druggists.

At Your Service FOR Graduation and Wedding Presents -ATLehne’s Jewelery Store is the place to buy them, as you always get the latest and best quality that your money can buy at prices that will bear comparison. I Have made a special effort to put in stock all the latest designs in Watches, Rings, Cuff Buttons, Silverware etc. See the line of souvenir spoons over 75 designs to select from. By buying in large quantities 1 am able to sell spoons with Court House and Library on them for 50c each. Get a Tiffiny wedding ring or the wedding will not be complete without it. All Engraving Free. Lehne the Jeweler

A NARROW ESCAPE Ephraim Heath of Bobo Received Serious Injuries WHILE INTOXICATED Alighted from Train— Broken Shoulder, Bruised Body A broken shoulder blade, mangled ribs and badly bruised body is the reward Ephraim Heath, of Bobo, received early yesterday morning for the trouble of <oaking himself with an exorbitant amount of whiskey, and since recovering from his drunkenness the man is really congratulating himself that his life was not ushered into eternity. Accompanied by John Bunner, who was also intoxicated. Heath boarded an eastbound freight train for Ohio City and after arriving at their destination the men after a short visit, boarded another train for home, expecting to get off at Bobo, their home. The train did not stop, however, and they were compelled to remain aboard until it reached Decatur. The men in their drunken frenzy attempted to get off the train while 't was in motion and consequently Heath was seriously injured. He was taken to the office of a physician where the injuries were cared for and during this process he was so beastly drunk that he could scarcely sit up. Bunner was not injured, but Heath has good chances of being a cripple for life as the shoulder bone was badly crumbled and probably will never completely heal. The men were too drunk to tell where they were or what had happened until the package was partially worked off.

CATTLE FEEDERS — To Meet at Purdue University on May 22nd BULLETIN IS ISSUED Something About What Those Who Attend May See and Hear At the beginning of the cattle feeding experiments conducted by the Animal husbandry department of Purdue experiment station, there was a large attendance at the annual cattle feeders’ convention held November 20, 1908. Many of those present expressed a desire to return in the spring in order to see the effect of different methods of treatment upon the cattle. The present series of cattle feeding experiments have been conducted with a view to determining the value of corn silage and cotton seed meal when added to a basal ration of shelled corn and clover hayin fattening two-year-old steers. For this purpose forty high grade native Indiana steers have been fed for the past six mouth. During the same time three lots of cattle have been used to secure further information on the influence of age upon economy

and profit in fattening cattle. In this experiment forty cattle, one lot of calves, one of yearlings and one of two-year-olds, have been used. The result of this work will be published in bulletin form, but in order that the feeders of the state may see the effects of these different feeds upon the cattle, the station invites them to meet at the agricultural building at Purdue university on Saturday, May 22, 1909, at 10 o’clock. Immediately after meeting they will go to the experimental feed lots where the cattle will be valued by competent commission men from Chicago and Indianapolis and the results of the experiments will be made known. W. A. COCHEL, Associate in Animal Husbandry.

THE SOCIAL WORLD A Junior League Has Been Organized at the Christian Church THE MITE SOCIETY Clubs Have Discontinued Their Meetings on Account of Warm Weather The Young People's Alliance of the Evangelical church will hold a business meeting tomorrow evening at 7:30 o’c’nck at the home of Miss Bessie Baumgartner on Jefferson street. r "’’o ”rst part of the evening wi” '>•->. uf'd in discussing business matters •■-’iccrnmg the league and church r. Afterward a musical program will h? rendered the following taking part: Reading Miss Vernie Smith Vocal solo Grover Huffman Duet: Cornet and piano Herbert and Lilah Lachot Song By the E. J. C.’s Quartet .*... By the Big W’s Instrumental duet Miss Bessie Baumgartner and Electa Glancey. All the members are earnestly requested to be present. • Mrs. Andrew Artman and Mrs. Percy Williams organized a junior league yesterday afternoon at the Christian church. The new order will start in with about twelve members. Many of the larger churches of this denomination have large and flourishing leagues, and they accomplish much good. The C. W. B. M. and the Junior League are connected for the good of missionary work. The members of the league are Gleyns Mangold, Julia Gillig, Vivian Burke, Reba Runey, Grace JLichtenstager, Elias Lichtenstager, Thelma Williams, Dorothy Williams, Max Williams, Margaret Williams and Mary Burke. The first three were elected organist, president and secretary, in order. Thelma Williams was elected treasurer. The Mite Society of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs. David Hensley on north Second street Friday afternoon. Business will be transacted. All members are urged to attend. All the clubs have discontinued their meetings on account of the warm weather. The G. of B. L., however, will have all summer. The marriage of Miss Gladys Fike and Jesse F. Teeple, of Geneva, will occur in a few days. Miss Fike had an announcement party several weeks ago. She is a member of the 1909 class of seniors, and is a very popular girl of that place.

A theater par,ty composed of Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick and daughter Helen and Mr. and Mrs. Berton Niblick and David Studabkaer went to Fort Wayne this afternoon, where they will attend the show “Alice of Old Vincennes” at the Majestic this evening. DEATH IS EXPECTED HOURLY William King, of North of the City, is in Dangerous Condition. William King, a well known farmer living north of the city, about three miles, is in a very serious condition. All hopes for his recovery have been abandoned and his death is expected at any moment, his physicians stating that’ he cannot possibly live longer than a few hours. About two weeks ago he began suffering from appendicitis, and last Thursday the surgeons prepared to operate on him. It was too late, however, as the poison I had already found its way through the system and his death has since been 'but a matter of time. He is very low this afternoon.

A BOLD HOLD DP George Massonne Caused Excitement on Streets of City ON A MAN HUNT Marshal and Posse Make Search for Supposed Crooks

For a time yesterday excitement was rife on the streets of the city, incident to a report purporting that George Massonne had been held up by two crooks and relieved of a small amount of money, and Marshal Butler accompanied by a posse of armed men hastened to the Chicago & Erie tank in search of the supposed robbers. Massonne robbed the posse of their anxiety at this time, however, bystating that he would be unable to describe the men should they be captured. A careful search along the track revealed nothing but the usual crop of weeds and timothy and the party of man hunters returned to the city without further investigation, as no one, strange or familiar was in sight for miles down the track. Massonne, claiming that he was up while passing near Mougey and Houck blacksmith shop, appealed to Marshal Butler yesterday noon asking that he make a search for the men. From the information received, Butler had reasons to believe that a gang of bandits had invaded the city, and he at once deputized a number of citizens who were instructed to arm themselves heavily and prepare for the worst. Two vehicles were engaged which conveyed the party to the Erie tank, this being the extent of their journey. A STATE MEETING Knights of Columbus Will Hold Session at Terre Haute this Week TWO DAY SESSION H. J. Yager and C. S. Niblick Leave for There to Represent Decatur Past Grand Knight Herman J. Yager and Grand Knight Charles S. Niblick left this morning for Terre Haute, Indiana, where they will attend the annual state meetfhg of the

Knights of Columbus, representing the Decatur lodge. The sessions continue during Tuesday and Wednesday and there will be many interesting features, sure to please the delegates from every part of the state.’’ The program includes business meetings, pleasure parties and of course the banquet table where good fellowship is always supreme. The Knights of Columbns, though younger than some of the orders, has grown with a rapidity that proves its worth, and it is today one of the best lodges in the country. The Indiana branch ranks high and everywhere there is great interest manifested. The Decatur lodge has nearly two hundred members and is constantly growing. The local order will await with interest the report of its delegates to this meeting.

BIRD HOLDS FREIGHT CAR Railroad Men Wait fo’ Robin to Leave Her Nest. Richmond, Ind., May 10. —Pennsylvania freight car No. 16,658, though relieved of its burden and under company rules ready to be reloaded and sent on its endless journey, is being held on a sidetrack in Richmond awaiting the day that a Mrs. Robin Redbreast shall have hatched out three sky blue eggs that lie at the bottom of a nest built on a journal box of the car. Ttie nest was built* and the eggs laid in New York city, the car having left “piers four and five, Pennsylvania yards, April 28," as the tag on the car’s side indicates. The car came through to Richmond laden with goods for a wholesale grocery house and on its arrival May 1, William Nearnen, car inspector, discovered the nest with Mrs. Robin Redbreast on guard. The car was unloaded and with great care has since remained and where it will stay, despite rules of the Pennsyl-

vania company to the contrary. The journey of more than six hundred miles to Richmond must have been made with the robin on her nest most of the time. Since arriving here, however, the mother has left her nest at intervals and the railwayboys say she seems to understand that she is among friends. When the eggs are hatched, if it is believed practicable, the young birds and the nest may be transferred to the eaves of a nearby building, but the chances are that car 16,656 will be tied up for a month to come, waiting the day that the youngsters can fly. The nest rests at the very edge of the journal box, but the mother ingeniously cemented it to its resting place with daubs of tnnd.

BRIGHT AND EARLY Jesse F. Teeple and Gladys E. Fike to be Married at Six O’Clock NEWS OF GENEVA Grandma Rex Died Sunday Night—An Invalid for Twenty Years Geneva, Ind., May 10. —At six o’clock tomorrow morning at the home of the bride’s father, will occur the marriage of Jesse F. Teeplej and Miss Gladys E. Fike, two of Geneva's most accomplished and well known young people. The bride is the daughter of J. A. Fike, superintendent of the Indiana Pipe Line company, and whose home in Geneva is one of of the best known. The groom is the oldest son of Postmaster S. A. Teeple and wife, and is one of the promising young men here. The bridal couple will leave on the 7:26 Grand Rapids for Shelbyville, Illinois, where Mr. Teeple is the owner of one of the best shoe stores of that city, and where they will make their permanent home. Both are most highly regarded and have many friends who will wish them a long and happy life, and many rich returns thereof. Grandma Rex died at the home o f her daughter, Mrs. F. M. Ryn earson, at this place at ten o’clock Sunday evening. The deceased had been an invalid for twenty years, and for the past five years had lived with Mrs. Rynearson in Geneva. She was born in Maryland August 5, 1826, and in August would have been eighty-three years old. She was the mother of twelve children, five of whom are dead and seven living. The funeral will take place at Arcanum, Ohio, her former home, and the funeral party will leave for that place Tuesday. Rev. C. J. Graves, pastor of the Methodist church, delivered a great sermon and pleased his congregation immensely. The subject of his sermon was “The Power of Personal Influence,’’ and his plea was a fine tribute to the ability of the speaker as a pulpit orator. o Mr. F. G. Fritts. Oneonta, N. Y., writes: "My little girl was greatly benefltted by taking Foley's Otino Laxative, and I think it is the best remedy for constipation and liver trouble.” Foley's Orino Laxative is best for women and children, as it is mild, pleasant and effective, and is a splendid medicine, as it cleanses the system and clears the complexion. The HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

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AGONIZING - DEATH, Mrs. Clements, of Indianapolis Suffered All the t t Terrors , BITTEN BY DOG < i —< 1 Incident Occurred Last i August and Had Been i i Forgotten i Geneva, Indiana, May 10—Prof. Poer was called to Indianapolis Saturday by the death of his aunt, Mrs. John J. Clements, who died at the Fletcher sanitarium after a few days treatment. The case Is a singular and likewise a sad one. Last August while living in Shelbyville she chased a small dog from her premises, and in a playful way the dog bit and made a slight abrasion upon one of her hands. Nothing further developed and the incident had long ago been forgotten, and the Clements had moved from Shelbyville and were living on north Capitol avenue in Indianapolis. Last Wednesday Mrs. Clements developed a case of hydrophobia, and soon after the first symptom she was hastened to the Fletcher sanitarium, where everything was done to save her life, but without avail, and she died on Saturday after having suffered all the agony that human life is heir to. Another sad feature of the case is that an eight-year-old daughter who was with her mother, and in helping and sympathizing with her, kissed her several times while she was in the throes of a spasm. The child is also being treated at the sanitarium and at this time has developed nothing that now indicates anything serious. o SMASHES ALL RECORDS As an all-round laxative tonic and health-builder no other pills can compare with Dr. King's New Life Pills. They tone and regulate the stomach, liver and kidneys, purify the blood, strengthen the nerves; cure Constipation. Dyspepsia. Biliousness, Jaundice, Headache, Chills and Malaria. Try them. 25c at all druggists.

12 MYS WORE Must Get Out of Business All Goods must be sold at a Great Sacrifice DISCOUNT On all gallons or quart goods such as the famous Kenwood, Monticello Club, Solo Rye, Gins, w ines and Cordials, all good for medical purposes. Get your supply now before too late. 'CURLEY'

WILL MAKE EXAMINATION Frank Crawford Will Be Examined by Inquest Board. F-ank Crawford is languishing i n the county jail awaiting an examination which will determine legally as to his sanity. The inquest will be held tomorrow morning before Squire J. H. Smith and the board will consist of Drs. D. D. Clark, Boyers and Coverdale. Mr. Crawford s mind has been affected for more than a year past and recently he has threatened personal injury to members of his family, and it was thought best to have an examination and to take proper steps to take care of the unfortunate man. WAS BADLY HDRT Marcus Mayer Fell on Railroad Track and May Lose One of His Eyes FAINTED DEAD AWAY ' And Was Pulled from the Track Just as Passenger Train Dashed by ’ Marcus Mayer, the young son of 1 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mayer was very r t badly injured Saturday evening, and j only for the timely appearance of - Ray Teeple, he 'jmlght have been r ground to death beneath the wheels -of an approaching passenge” tiain. 1 Marcus was walking along the Chis cago & Erie tracks near the tower, ; west of the station, when he stums bled and fell, cutting a deep gash, v about three inches long just above the left eye. The shock and pain caused him to faint away and lay unconscious across the track. Ray Teeple, an operator saw him and d pulled him from the track just as the j train dashed by. The lad was taken to the office of Dr. Beavers where 1, the wound was dressed. The eye is '* badly swollen, and there is some danger that a blood vessel is bursted, (Continued on page 4.)