Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 140, Decatur, Adams County, 12 June 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 month, by mail ........25 cents Per year, by mail $2.59 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. Judge Merryman yesterday sent a man to jail who, though working almost every day, has provided only fifteen dollars durihg the last year tow’ard the support of the child that he should father. The judge has done similar things before, and has the backbone to keep on doing it until these fathers who disregard an order of court learn that .they really mean something. It is a disgrace that at this age of civilization a court must make a man keep his own child. Next Monday is Flag Day, an occasion that Is each year becoming more and more a holiday. In a quarter century from now it wilf be as devoutly observed as are the others nowadays. It is a day when we are supposed to honor the birth of this. flag which has grown more beautiful j and more powerful with each succeeding year for a century past. Decatur should at least be patriotic to show that we know the day and what it means. While it will not be observed specially here, we can display the national colors, without great effort. Let's do it. NOTICE FOR BIDS. Notice is hereby' given that the Common Council of the City of De- ; catur, Indiana, will receive proposals ■ for the construction of a brick , sidewalk, along the Oliver Jackson property on the north side of Oak • street, between Fornax and Marshall ' streets in the city of Decatur, Indi- I ana. Said improvement to be built according to the plans and specifi- ' cations now on file at the office of the clerk of Said city, on the 6th day of July, 1909, Bids to be received between eight o’clock a. m. and seven o'clock p. m. Each bidder must file with clerk of said city a certified check in the' sum of twenty-five dollars, as a guar- ■; antee that he will accept said bid and carry out the construction of said work. The Common Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. ‘ Witness my hand and seal this elev- ! enth day of June, 1909. O. B. WEMHOFF, City Clerk. Itew2w • oynLOST —A long leather pocketbook, containing quite a large sum of money, and some bank notes. Finder please return to this office, the Old Adams County bank or to John Fruchte, rural route 11, Decatur. ' 138-6 t

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•SOCIETY COLUMN t Mrs. 'R. B. Allison Entertained the Historical Club s o Last Evening s _____ 0 r * OTHER SOCIETY NEWS n • Miss Ireta Erwin Gave a r - Twelve O’clock Dinner Yesterday a i- Miss Ireta Erwin gave a twelve y o’clock dinner party yesterday to a r number of girls, some of whom were 1 from out of town. The girls were e the Misses Pearl Baumgartner, Edith e Green, Lulu Atz, Bertha Dewitt, Lean il j Stangle of Berne, Esther Bixler of r ! Berne. A very happy afternoon was ■ spent by all. The hostess was six* n | teen years old Friday. 11 ** * t j The Royal Neighbors will give a ' party at heir hail next Tuesday night in honor of Mrs. E. E. DeWitt, one of their members, who will soon with her family leave the city and reside ’ in the west. The event promises to - be very pleasant s* * * . Miss Bertha C. Heller announces 2 in cards which will be sent out this 5 evening or Monday, that she will enI' tentain at eight o’clock next Wed- . -nesday evening, at the home of Judge . and Mrs. D. D. Heller on Fifth street, , the occasion being in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Heller, whose wedding occurred Thursday morning of this week. * * * The Historical Club held its annual business meting with Mrs. R. B. Allison on Adams street last night, where a most enjoyable evening was spent. Businesa |was transacted and th£. annual election of officers took place. ’ All of the officers were retained ex- ; cept that of secretary. On account of the absence of the ’ former secrei tary, Mrs. Blossom, from most of the meetings, Mrs. Shrock will serve las secretary pro tem. When Mrs. Blossom is in the city she will re- | some this work. Other officers are Mrs. Jane Crabbs, president, and Mrs. IM. Burns, .treasurer. The plan of study for next year was decided. The club has been studying the Bible for some time. Having completed the counse, they will next year studv Alaska and our new possessions. Papers will be read on the Philippine ( islands and other possessions of the Pacific. This club has completed a ■ great amount of work since its organization. The history of the countries of Europe—Germany, France, Italy and Spain have been studied. * * * A company of girls from Berne were pleasantly entertained by the Misses Ireta and Mary Erwin at their honre Thursday. Those present were Hazel Burdge, Cora and Oso Bitler, Esther Xixler and Leah Stangle. * * * The St. Joseph s high school commencement will occur on June 22. Invitations were issued today. There will be a splendid program commencement evening. Seven graduates

will complete the course, two boys and five girls. * * * The Euchre Club held its regulai meeting at the home of Mrs. T. M. Reid last evening and a most enjoyable time was in store for all. Besides the members a number of outside guests were present. The guests were entertained at euchre, and much interest and enjoyment was shown during the evening. Mrs. Vera Bell won club priee and Mrs. R. Earl Peters guests prize. Refreshments were served in two courses by the hostess. Outside guests were Mesduiues John Tyndall, John Heller, John Peterson, C. A. Dugan, O. L. Vance, R. Earl Peters, Mikses Bessie Congleton, Eva Acker. o SACRED MEMORY Societies Unite in -Paying Respect to the Dead WILL BE SERVICES At the Decatur Cemetery Tomorrow —Many Will Attend In memory of their departed brethren and pursuant to a custom long since established the several hundred lodge members of Decatur will conjunctively observe anm.!>i Decoration services tomorro v by tl>>* employment of impressive eereufouies and the :><•- .casion will signal expressions of respect pn every hand. ”he I. O. O. F. lodge has kindly extended to the other orders of the city an invitation to join them in the celeb: ation of the ever sacred event, and at two-thirty o’clock tomorrow afternoon Second street will be the scene of the gathering of representative members from almost every organization in the city. The line of march will proceed westward on Monroe street .to the Decatur cemetery, where the graves of departed estimable men and women will be adorned by wreathes of beautful flowers. After ritualistic work the people will gather at a selected place in the cemetery to hear an address on "Fraternalism” from the lips of the Hon. D. E. Smith. Tomorrow is a day which will be sacred to every society to every individual and may the services incident thereto place manly and womanly inspiration in the bosoms of every observer. o WILL MOVE WEST L. H. Boknecht Buys a Half Section of Land in North Dakota '. LEAVES IN THE FALL Returned from Prospecting Trip Today—ln Love With Northwest Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Boknecht came home this morning from North Dakota, where they have been since June first, looking over that great western country for a location. We are sorry to announce that they found one, and have purchased a half section of land near Mott, in Hettinger county. Mr. Boknecht will return to the wc%t the latter part of July to superintend the erection of a house, barns and other buildings on his new farm and will move his family there the latter part of October or the first of November. He has sold out here and will also sell bis personal property before leaving for the west. He and Mrs. Boknecht are in love with the west, and their mode of farming and have determined to cast their lot there. During the trip they met a number of people who formerly lived in this county, and Mr. Boknecht has promised to write an account of his pleasant trip. While their friends here will regret to hear of their proposed departure they will be glad to know that they will be located in a good and rich country, with prospects of future success. o NOTICE TO REBEKAHS. All members of the Rebekah lodge are requested to meet at the lodge room Sunday the 13th at 1:30.p. m. 'hnd bring flowers for decoration. * By order of Committee.

DEATH AT GENEVA Mrs. Jane Anderson Called to Reward After Long and Useful Life MR. BRIGGS SINKING Believed That End is Near —Eldest Son is 11l and Unable to be With Him Geneva, Ind., June 12. — (Special to Daily Democrat)—Mrs. Jane Anderson, one of the best known women of this section and a pioneer, died, at four o’clock this morning, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Orton Wheeler, three at:C one-half miles northeast of this place. She suffered a stroke of paralysis about a week ago and her death this morning relieved her sufferings. She was aged seventy-fire years, two months and twenty-nine days, and 4s survived by her daughter with whom she lived and two sons, Joseph, of near Angola and Samuel, of Marion, Indiana. Two sons, John and William, both well known, died within the »ast few years. Her husband died here about fourteen year-ago. The funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at ten o’clock at the Geneva Methpdist church of which she was a member, the pastor. Rev. C. J. Graves officiating. Word was revived, this afternoon, states that the venerable citizen, W. H. Briggs, is sinking rapidly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Raudebaugh, at Lima, Ohio, where he went about a week ago ror a visit, and where he suffered an attack of pneumonia. News of his death is expected at any time. He is the father of A. J. Briggs, W. W. and John E. A very sad part of the affair !» siiat the oldest son, A. J., is himself very ill at his home here, is under the care of his physician, and unable to go to his father’s bedside. Misses Nellie Powell and Nettie Ford, two of the cleverest girls who ever said “Hello" over a telephone, will go to Huntington, to visit over Sunday as guests of Miss Vera Wilson. o PAROLE IS REFUSED SPORT Had Assaulted Fcurteen-Year-Old Girl —Governor Will Not Interfere. Antßrson, Ind., June 12.—The strenuous effort made by friends of Leo Brown to secure a parole from the reformatory, under sentence passed by Judge Bagot, upon his plea of guilty to assaulting fourteen year-old Bonnie Lowe, has proved unavailing. The efforts of the attorneys to intercede with Governor Marshall for a pardon opened up the young man’s record in such a manner as'to preclude a pardon or parole. The meting out of justice to this young sport will, it is believed, have a wholesome effect upon other boys of his kind in the city. Judge Bagot is being commended by good citizens generally for his decision in this case. It is for such crimes as this that the perpetrators have been burned at. the stake in many southern localities.

WANT TO TAKE CHILDREN? Board of Guardians Have Nine Under Their Control, Bright and Healthy. The board of guardians of this county have under their . charge at this time nine children, for whom they would like very much to i find good homes, where they would feel they are sure of an education and i good training. They are all bright and ; i healthy little folks, ranging in years i from two to twelve and if given goo<T raising will make splendid men and : women. At present they are in the, i childrens’ home at Mexico, Indiana, | ■ but the board would prefer placing > them in good private homes. If you > are interested see any member of the > board which includes Mrs. D .D. Hel- > ler. Mrs, C. S. Niblick, Mrs William > Beachlhr, S. B. Fordyce, Henry Lan--1 kenau and Louis Fruchte. 3 O ; Flag day will be observed the fourr teen th of June, next Monday. After 1 the revolutionary war was ended the I s first flag was made by Betsy Ross of i , Philadelphia. The flag was praised' by Washington, and the observance ; of the day has now become a univer- j sal custom. ® ■ FOUND —A white sow weighing about ■ two hundred pounds; has wandered . to the home of Fred Thieme and the owner may have same by calling for it and paying expenses. 140-3 t

AT THE CHURCHES Communications intended for this Column should be in not later than ten o'clock a- m , Saturday, to insurs publication. ST. MARYS CHURCH. Low mass 8 a. m. High mass 10 a. m. Instructions 2:20 p. pi. Vespers 3 p. m. GERMAN REFORMED. 9:30 —Sunday school. 10:30 —German services. 6:15 —Christian Endeavor Society. 7:3o—English services. Student Edw. Worthman will preach. You are cordially invited to attend. U. B. CHURCH. Sunday school 9:15 a. m. Preaching 10:30 a. m. Y. P. C. E. U. 6:30 p. m. Sermon 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. ' Services at the infirmary tomorrow 1 at 2:00 p. m. ’ A cordial welcome awaits you. ' Comei * ' METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday will be Children's Day, and < It will be celebrated mgst appropriately and enthusiastically all day. Final arrangements and announce--1 ments will be made at the Sunday school at 9:15 and 10:30 there will be service of special interest, consisting of special music by the choir and Master John Dwight Peterson, the baptism of children and a special address by the pastor, Sherman Powell on '“The Real Meaning and Blessed Results of Children s Day.” Epworth League at 6:30 and at 7:30 a festival service entitled Children’s Hour.” Beautiful exercises by the children will be supplemented by splendid music with orchestral accompaniment. There will be rich enjoyment and a cordial invitation is extended to everybody. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 9:15 a. m„ Bible school. 10:30 a. m„ Childrens Day pro gram. (Special children's day offering). 6:30 p. m., hour for assembly. 7:30 p. m* C. E. program. _ You are cordially invited to enjoy these services. EVANGELICAL CHURCH. A Sabbath school 9:30 a. m. Preaching 10:30 a. m. Young People’s Alliance 6:30 p. m. Beatrice Van Camp is the leader. Preaching at 7:30. A cordial invitation awaits you.

CHURCH OF CHRIST. Bible school 9:30 a. m. Preaching and communion service 10:45 a. m. Subject, “The Lord's Supper.” Junior C. E. 2; 30 p. m. % Christian Endeavor 6:30 p. m. Evening service 7:30 p. m. Subject, “Convicted of Sin Through Reason.’’ Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 7:30 p. m. A cordial welcome awaits you. F. H. Vernor, Minister. SALEM AND CALVARY. Salem: Sunday school at 9:30; preaching at The pastor will talk on a timely theme. At 6:30 p. m. the Young People’s Alliance will meet, led by Miss Nora Helm. Subject, “The noble life of Frances Willard.’’ Calvary: Sunday schol at 9:30 a. m. In the vening at 7:30 the pastor •will preach. We invite everybody to I attend the above services and assure you a cordial welcome. At Calvary the annual childrens’ day service will be held Saturday evjening. A fine program will be rendered; the public is invited; come. Rev. E. R. Roop, Pastor. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH English preaching with Holy Communion Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. Text of sermon: Luke 16, 1931. A cordial invitation extended to all. J. H. Klausing, Pastor. o THE PERFECTION CHURN. I Best in the world. "Will churn sweet •or sour cream in less than 10 min- | utes. Light and easy running and j guaranteed to churn more butter from s-me amount of cream than any other. For sale at J. D. Hale warehouse. E. F. Hoffman, agent, Van Buren, Ind. o Democrat Want Ads. Pay

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Mrs. F. M. Holgate returned to their home at Fort Wayne. All members of Decatur Ben Hur court will meet at the hall at 1:30 tomorrow. By order cr Decorating committee. PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at his residence, one mile east ana 7 S ° Uth ° f Preble > or ° ne niile south of the Beery church, on the Andrews farm, sale to begin at “1 o clock p. m., Wednesday, j une 1909 the following property, to-wit ’ ° f hogs ’ “ting of " ud BUWS - 1 With pigs and tee L Shoats Two yearling roller spring; tooth harrow, S t a * r ° W ’ ri<UnS tOrn plow > sleds grindstone, slop cooker kettle ;= ,a goods „ 4 „ Terms AU sums of s"> aa , cash in hand; over $- 00 a “ nder 9 months win be given giving his note tEerefor withZ ' ed security t o the sati f X n TZ undersigned. Four per Z. ® cash. Josfpm t ° ff for Noah Fraubig? r SE A P u"t. J '

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