Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 281, Decatur, Adams County, 26 November 1909 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VII, Number 281.

A BANQUET ROYAL Was That Served by Mine Host Murray at a Stag Dinner Last Evening thirty-five GUESTS Partook of the Delicacies and the Good Time Which Had Been Prepared Mr. C. D. Murray, genial and clever proprietor of the Hotel Murray, proved himself an admirable host Thanksgiving evening, when he enteretaincd about thlrty-flve business men at a dinner which continued from eight to eleven o’clock. It was the most complete and elaborate affair of the kind ever given In Decatur and each gentleman present certainly enjoyed each littl emlnute of the three hour feast Mr. Murray opened the Murray house eight years ago and has been successful. He nas many good friends In Decatur and desiring to show his appreciation of this friendship, he planned this Thanksgiving dinner. There was not a hitch in the program. The big dinner, consisting of all the delicacies of the year, was served in excellent style, the music was charming, the crowd congenial and it was from start to finish a splendid and enjoyable evening. The spacious dining room was tastily arranged for five at each table, the orchestra was placed at the southwest corner of the room and Mr. Murray assisted ab’y by Mrs. Murray, were most careful to see that each guest enjoyed himself. The music was furnished by the Alexander Mandolin orchestra from Fort Wayne and they are a band of entertaining musicians. During the course of the banquet they rendered beautiful waltz music, marches and serenades, delighting all present. The menu cards were a feature and were retained by the guests as souvenirs of the occasion. The cover was a handsome one the design being the “John A'den and Priscilla’’ scene. The favors were pink carnations. The feast can be better judged from the following: Blue Points on half shell Celery C'am Bouillon, in cups Salted Almonds Queen Olives Roast Turkey, chestnut dressing, cranberry sauce Roast Duck, onion dressing, jelly (Continued on page 4.) DAY IIS OBSERVED The Good People of Decatur Render Thanks for the Many Blessings CHURCH SERVICES Unipn Meeting at the United Brethren Church Was Largely Attended • “ Thanksgiving Day in Decatur has passed, leaving the memory of happy hours for nearly every soul in Decatur. The day was observed as usual. There were the church services, the big family dinners and reunions, the amusements of various kinds and a general spirit of thankfulness P r( vailed. Practically every business house was closed. 'Union services Wjjre conducted, at the St. Mao church where high mass was conduc ed at nine o’clock closing with tie singing of the TeDeum. At the United Brethren church union service, were held and a large number of people were present. The program, s pecially prepared was well renderec and was enjoyed and appreciate )i all. The program opened with music by the choir, and throughout the service the music was an Inspiring n ’' splendid feature. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. D. 0. sp an was appropriate and of much ' nf 1 " ’ His text was “Due praise s lOll give, Great Jehova" and the m n s brought out many thoughts that will linger long in the minds of those wfio h&urd his able discourse.

IMPROVE THIRTEENTH STREET This Thoroughfare is Being Built up— A Desirable Place. With the building of new homes, come» the building of other improvements in the city, and thus the town ever grows. One of the first improvements on Thirteenth street, north of Monroe street, is the brick sidewalk which is now being built by Julius Haugk. This extends from his residence property on Monroe* street, north to the new house which he built this summer on Thirteenth street, and which is occupied by Robert Davies and family. Quite a number of other improvements are contemplated in that part of the city, and before long north Thirteenth street will be a very desirable place on which to live. AT RIPE OLD AGE •4 Isaac Stalter, Long a Resident of Adams County HAS PASSED AWAY Was Seventy Years of Age —Funeral Will Be Held Tomorrow Isaac Stalter, a well known and aged resident of this county, passed away last Wednesday evening at 6:30 o’clock at the county infirmary, after a long illness from consumption, and complications resulting from the infirmities of his advanced age. Mr. Stalter was born in Ohio, February, 1839, the son of Christian and Catharine Stalter, both of whom have long since preceded him in death. Mr. Stalter spent much of his life in Ohio, but has been a resiaent of this county for more than twenty-five years, and was known to the many here as an estimable gentleman. His age, at death, was seventy years and nine months. His wife has been dead a number of years, but he leaves one daughter, who is married and lives in Lima, Ohio. He also leaves several brothers and sisters, among them being Abraham, of Ossian; Noah, of this county; Crist, of Lima; Mrs. Mary Allen, of Lima; and Mrs. Sarah Hilyard, of Huntington. The funeral will be held Saturday morning, the cortege leaving the infirmary at 9:30, for the Beery church west of this city, where the funeral sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Freeman of Pleasant Mills. Interment wll take place in the Beery cemetery. o * THE GRAND THEATER The Grand theater under the new management of Bosse and Miller, are certainly giving their patrons their monev’s worth. The show last night was par excellence. Their service now is the best that money can buy, and they are thorough'y equipped to give you the best pictures in the city. The crowds of people that visited this place of amusement last night speak in the highest praise of the excellence of the service. “A Soldier of the U. S. Army” one of the films on last night is one of the finest pictures we ever looked at. This will be repeated tonight with a new subject “A Romance of Old Mexico." It will be worth your while to visit the Gra r d tonight. MRS. CONTER ABOUT THE SAME Mrs Catherine Conter, who has been'in poor health for some months and who recently suffered a serious relapse, is reported very low today, her condition being practically unchanged from yesterday, though she seems to gradually grow weaker. It is feared that she cannot Survive long, though everything possible is being done for her relief. She is resting a little easier today. MRS. ALLISON STILL VERY LOW Mrs Catherine Allison who was so badly injured a few days ago when she fell dislocating her hip, and breaking her arm, is still in a very serious condition, with but slight hope of permanent improvement. She was just a little better this morning, though she passed a very bad nigh . Her son R. K. Allison arrived this morning from the south.

DEATH CAME TODAY Mrs. Jacob J. Magley Expired Quite Suddenly at 1:30 this Afternoon SUFFERED FOR YEARS But Had Never Been Bedfast—Was Well Known Over the County Death and relief from long and patient suffering, came suddenly to Mrs. Jacob J. Magley, at her home on west Monroe street at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon. For years she had been a sufferer from tubercnlosis of the lungs to which In later years was added a complication of heart trouble. During the past few weeks her condition was more serious, but during her illness she was never bedfast. She arose this morning at her usual time and was dressed, her condition being apparently no worse than for some time. This afternoon she became worse very suddenly and within a few minutes her spirit had flown. Harriet Wildera daughter of Edwin Wilder, was born in Root township, this county, March 29, 1859, being aged at time of death fifty years, seven seven months and twenty-six days. She was educated in the county schools and at Fort Wayne, where she lived several years in youth. She was married March 30, 1880 to Mr. Jacob J. Magley. They lived at Magley, Indiana, for several frears, nloving toi Decaitur twentythree years ago, where they have since resided. She is survived by the husband, two daughters, Misses Jesßie and Fanchon, two sons, Edwin a”d Harold, and one brother Chauncey Wilder. She was a member of the Concond Lutheran church and later of the Church of Christ of this city. At this hour the arrangements for the funeral services have not been completed. o Mr. and Mlrs. John Melotte and grandson Dick Garlock and Mrs. L. Everhart of Kalamazoo, Mich., will leave this evening for Poschia, Ark., where they wi’l make an extended visit remaining throughout the winter with relatives. OFFICERS CHOSEN Riverside Cemetery Association Now Organized Throughout A BEAUTY SPOT They Will Improve it and Make it the Pride of That Locality After following the law and making the record necessary in commissioners court, Riverside cemetery, at Geneva, has been duly organized and incorporated according to law. The completion of the organization occurred Thursday in the office of William Drew when five directors were chosen, they to serve for a period of two years. The directors are John BroWn, G. W. Schafer, J. A. Coolman, M. T. Atwood and W. A. Aspy. The officers selected by the board are W. A. Aspy president; J. A. Coolman vice president; M. T. Atwood secretary, and G. W. Schafer treasurer. The board will also adopt rules and regulations for the government of the association, and for the protection and beautification of the grounds. In fact these officers propose to make this the most delightful spot in southern Adams, and in a few years it will be the pride of the community surrounding Geneva. The officers entire are much in earnest with this project and they will devote much time to miking it the beauty spot in that locality. o Mr. and Mrs. Earl Knopp of Berne, who have been in the city for several days past, returned to their home today.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, November 26, 1909.

SAD DEATH AT LINN GROVE Mrs. Minnie Kreps, Popular Woman Is Called. Linn Grove, Ind., Nov. 26.—(Special to Dally Democrat) —Mrs. Minnie Kreps (nee Schanpp) died at her home in Linn Grove at 1 o'clock a. m. Wednesday at the age of 33 years, 7 months and 12 days. She was the youngest daughter of John and Elizabeth Schanpp and was united in wedlock to Rufus Kreps in March, 1893. One son and one daughter were born to them, the son preceding her in death in January last. She was unpretentious, but much devoted to family and church. She leaves a husband, an aged father, residing at Salem, Oregon, three brothers, one sister and one daughter. Interment will take place from the Evangelical church at 10 o’clock Saturday morning. Rev. John Reese will conduct the services. Interment in Greenwood cemetery. FAIR TOCONTINUE A Unanimous Vote to Pay Their Indebtedness and Continue Fair HELD A MEETING Propose to this Year Give * the Best Fair Ever Given Here The Great Northern Indiana Fair Association proposes to live and proceed to be the livliest and most progressive ba”d of fair promoters that ever came down the pike. It took them about thirty minutes this morning while in stockholders meeting to wind up their business and decide by a unanimous vote to pay an assessment of five dollars and fifty cents on each share of stock that has been issued by the association. This assessment will be sufficient to pay every cent of their indebtedness and will leave them with a clean slate and that means that now they start out and not only make the fair the greatest ever, but they will also keep clear of the red ink and will make money. This was the business and the correct thing for them to do, and having disposed of the debt they are able to breathe and do business in a business way. The fact that not a dissenting voice was raised against this method of payment shows the association members to be made of the right stuff, and that having weathered the storm this far, they will succeed in a financial way and will make the Great Northern the greatest fair of them all. As no debts can be paid before seventy-five per cent, of this assessment, is paid, those affected should hasten to come across and close the matter up. THE OPENING OF MISSION HALL Mr. J. M. Gibson leader of the Mission hall, and who was to open up the first, meeting this coming Sunday, wishes to announce ,that it will have to be postponed until further notice. Mr. Gibson had leased the Moser building just three doors south of the studio for two months, but on account of Mr. Moser having a purchaser for the building had to be called off. Mr. Gibson has received several liberal donations from members of the congregation, and different business men, and says, that the money will be held in reserve until different arrangements can he made. n CAME HOME FROM MEXICO Russ Harruff, arrived from Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday evening in time to eat Thanksgiving turkey with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H.Harruff. Russ is a newspaper man, and a good one. Some years ago .he left here, going to Mexico City, where he worked several years and then proceeded south to Oaxaca, where has since managed a paper. He has made good and has had an experience which comes to but few men of his years. ——o—— WAS KNOWN IN THIS CITY Mrs. H. F. Linn yesterday received a message announcing the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Kutcli of Terre Haute. The deceased is past grand chief of the Pythian Sisters of the state, and is known by many of the members of this city. The funeral will occur at Bedford.

A BOY HAD NERVE Fred Baumgardner Was Badly Injured from Fall in a Barn 1 i DIDN’T TELL PARENTS i And Nearly Bled to Death During Night as a Result 'The Bluffton News of Wednesday evening said: Falling from a rafter along which he was clambering under the roof of his father’s barn while at play Monday afternoon, Fred Baumgardner, 16, a son of Benjamin Baumgardner, living near Vera Cruz, caught his left leg on a nail projecting from a manger which he struck In his-descent and laid open a great gash In the flesh of the thigh, which came near resulting in his death last night. In his fright he refrained from telling his parents of the accident, probably having the usual boyish fear of punishment, and succeeded in checking the flow of blood, but the wound broke out afresh and came , near sapping his life away last night in his bed before he called to his father for help and the father In turn summoned a doctor from this city. When the accident occurred Monday the boy remained at the barn until the coagulated blood checked the flow of blood from the wound, and thinking that the injury would heal the boy did not tell his parents of the accident. Late last night, however, the wound broke and when the boy awoke he found the bed soaked with blood and he was unable to check the flow. It was then, that he weakened and thoroughly alarmed he called his father. The parents did all they could before the physician arrived and undoubtedly saved the boy's life, because he would have died had he not had their assistance. The doctor found a tear in the flesh into which he could almost lay his hand, and it was necessary for him to open up the old wound, thoroughly cleanse it, and tie the ends of the severed blood vessels, which included! some of the good sized, arteries and veins of the leg. Dr. McKean of Linn Grove and Dr. Cook of Bluffton attended the lad. receiveTcharge Samuel C. Cramer, a Decatur Teacher, Accepts Church at Portland WILL BEGIN AT ONCE But Will Also Look After His School Here During the Present Year Rev. Samuel C. Cramer, of Decatur, has accepted the charge of the local Evangelicalchurch, receiving the appointment through Presiding Elder L. S. Fisher, of Kokomo, says the Portland Daily Sun. Mr. Cramer was called to serve as the local pastor until the first of April, to finish out the year's work of the last pastor, Rev. L. E. Smith, who resigned the Portland work four weeks ago to accept a charge at his former home in Kentucky. The new pastor conducted services here’ two Sabbaths this month and will deliver his first sermon here as the permanent pastor, next Sunday. Rev. Mr. Cramer, who is a single man, has been in the ministry a number of years, but six years ago, on account of the failing health of his aged parents, gave up his chosen work to take care of his parents, who reside east of Decatur. He accepted a position as teacher in the Decatur high school and will continue teaching until the close of the school year, making trips to Portland each Sunday to fill his appointment. He accepted the local church after the death of his mother, which occurred six weeks ago, his father having been dead four or five years.

POCAHONTAS RUMMAGE SALE Another Business Enterprise for few Weeks —Good Bargains. The Pocahontas ladies’ rummage sale Is an established fact, this enterprise having been launched Into Decatur's business circles this morning, within the Niblick building just south of this office, as their headquarters. The ladies were quite busy today receiving contributions and arranging them In an attractive way. The stock is an excellent one, consisting of clothing and household goods of all kinds, and the price marks are very low. Any one having contributions to make of any sort may notify Mrs. George Steele, or other ladies of the lodge, and they will be gratefully received. The proceeds will swell the fund for the new piano. LOST TO MONROE Decatur Basket Ball Players Got a Good Drubbing There Yesterday DAY OF FESTIVITIES Thanksgiving Duly Observed by Various People in Vicinity of Monroe Monroe, Ind., Nov. 26. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The bunch of basket ball players and rooters from Decatur that invaded Monroe yesterday for a game with the latter team on the school grounds, were defeated by our boys by the score of 20 to 10. The game was exciting and full of interest but owing to the Decatur team being weak on goal getting they can congratulate themselves that they were lucky in securing the ten scores. A large number of enthusiastic rooters were on hand to root the Monroe team to victory. Let Decatur send | down a stronger team if they expect to carry home the honors. One of the most enjoyable family reunions was celebrated here Thanksgiving when Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Wagoner entertained their children and grandchildren in honor of their son Eli Wagoner of Cascade, Mont., who dropped in on his parents to once more participate in the festivities at the parental home. Eli delivered two carload of cattle at Chicago before coming here. He will start for his Montana home Saturday morning after a short stay with relatives and friends here. A bounteous repast was spread promptly at the noon hour and for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Wagoner were surrounded by none but their relatives. After dinner the family picture was taken. As Uncle Nick says this may be his last Thanksgiving he may ever enjoy exclusively with his children. Among the children from out of town were Eli Wagoner of Cascade, Mont., who has not visited here for the past five years, and Mrs. Etta Silvers and son of Winchester, a daughter. The Queen Esthers of this place gave their fair and supper last night and quite a large crowd was in attendance and netted the young ladies a neat little sum for their efforts. Perry Andrews of near Monroe and IT. S. Porter of Decatur, are a party of two who leave Friday evening for their regular annual hunting trip in the Arkansas wilds. They go direct to Paragould, Ark. These gentlemen have visited these hunting grounds for several years past and have been very successful in bagging a large amount of big game. O. F. Lewellen, wife and daughter, of Fort Wayne, were guests of Z. O. Lewellen over Thanksgiving and also while here celebrated their fifth marriage anniversary. Six of the young men of Monroe lefl Friday morning for Flint, Mich., when they went to accept positions in the Buick automobile factory. They ar< , Clarence Smith, Floyd Shirk, Frank and Fred Nye, Will Del ringer and Frank Lynch. They have the good , wishes of their many friends for their - future success in their new undertak- ■ ing. The Lewellen home was again thrown open on Thanksgiving when (Continued on page 4.1

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“WHO CAN SPELL” Ask Those in Charge of the County’s Schools AND THE ANSWER Will be Determined by an Old-Fashioned “Spellin’ Bee’’ Among the coming events in the educational life of the county, none is exciting more Interest among the school children than the spelling bee or contest which will be held Saturday morning at nine o’clock, February 19, at Berne, at which time the champion speller of the county will bo proclaimed. This contest was decided upon at a recent meeting of the township trustees, for the purpose of creating a greater Interest in school work and to improve the spelli g of the pupils, and surely no better method could be devised than that of the old-fashioned "spellin’ bee,” tales of which have come down to the younger generation by word of mouth from parents or aunties, or those who perhaps, wore the championship laurels in those good old days. As a preliminary to the county “bee,” will be lesser contests by which the delegates to the county contest will be selected. In each district, two spelling bees will he held, not more than two or three weeks before townships contest. When the first contest is held in the district, the pupil who stands after all the other pupils have been spelled down, will become one of the delegates or representatives to the township contest, and at the second contest the former winner being omitted, the one who stands last becomes the other delegate. The alternates will he chosen at the second contest by j their rank, the one standing second to the last, being alternate to delegate number one, and the third standing, delegate to number two. In the township contests, the two standing last become the honor students or delegates to the county contest, and the third and fourth from the last will be considered alternates to the first and second delegates respectively. Alternates may spell only in case his delegate Is absent. All the contests will he oral. By a resolution of the township trustees It was decided that all townships hold their fifth (Continue don page 4.) REPEAT TONIGHT “In Louisiana” Pleased a Large Crowd at the Opera House Last Night THE SHOW IS GOOD One of the Best Home Talent Productions Ever Staged in this City “In Louisiana” the play at the opera house last evening given under the auspices of the Knights of Columbus, and put on by Mr. Hubert Lebauie, and a company of home talent, was * without doubt the best show of the kind ever witnessed by Decatur poc- ’ pie. The play consisted of four acts and the cast was made up of all Decatur people with the exception of Mr. , and Mrs. Labadle, who pleased the 1 large audience from start to finish, o Every seat In the house was taken '■ and many had to be turned away, so it ■was arranged to have the company repeat the play tonight and give nil - ft chance to witness it. Mr. and Slrs •e Lahadie are experts in their line, an e for a number of years have e ‘ •e gaged In this work, putting on plays k at different places. Most of t e can d cast has been seen on the stage qnM A a number of times and they gjflgg r their parts very good. As - is to be repeated this ever crowd will no donbt be rojeraj Tickets on sale at the Co. If you wish to tained don't fa)' to P-JRI Tonight will j*.