Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 78, Decatur, Adams County, 1 April 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 78.

STATEMENT CALL National Banks Must Report on Condition at Close of Last Tuesday. WON’T GO TO ALASKA President Taft Changs His Plans—The Section Men Strike on C. H. & D. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., April (—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The comptroller of the currency today issued a •call for the statement of the condition of national banks at the close of business on Tuesday, March 29th. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C„ April I—(Speciall—(Special to Daily Democrat) —One long jaunt was eliminated from the itlnery of the traveling president today when it was decided to abandon the trip to Alaska, which had been planned for tljis summer and to go to Beverly, Mass., for his vacation at the close of congress. The president leaves Washington for Millbury and Worcester, where he will speak to the railroad employees in convention there. He returns to the white house Monday. (United Press Service.) Bowling Green, Ohio, April 1— | (Special to Daily Democrat) —Over two thousand section men on the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton lines ■went on a strike today after a demand [for an increase in wages had been deInied. The section foremen asked for 1 a ten-dollar-a-month raise and the la- | borers asked for a raise of two and lone-half cents an hour. The increase [ was refused.

A POTATO FARM Bud Sheline Will Plant Two Hundred Bushels on the Studabaker Farm. —— HAS ORDERED THEM Buys a Hundred Bushels Each of Early Rose and Rural New Yorkers. ■ Fred Mills has been in the grocery business a -good many years, but nev,Pr until Thursday has he sold one hundred bushels of potatoes to one person at one sale. The purchase was made by Bud Sheline, who came here recently from Colorado and has rented the old Studabaker home farm. He bought one hundred bushels of Early Rose potatoes, which he will use for seed purposes, expecting to make his .chief occupation this year the raising ■of potatoes. He will also buy one hundred bushels of Rural New Yorkers, seed potatoes, making in all two ’hundred bushels which he will put into the ground. He has been in a ■country where they specialize in farming and he is going into the potato business here right. He is well located and will no doubt make a success of the business. That he knows his business was signified that he knew just what he wanted. The Rural New Yorkers will be planted about a week or ten days after the Early Rose seeds are put in. MAGNOLIA TREE IN BLOOM. Probably one of the most rare and beautiful trees in the city is the magnolia in’front of the Mat Kirsch home on North Second street, which is now in full bloom. Hundreds passing the tree are attracted by the beautiful pink blossoms and so manj ai< t Inquiries about the unusual trt < that a sign has been put up giving the name. The tree is now about twelve years old and was brought fiom its native state in the south. It usua ly blooms much earlier, but special pains had been taken this year to i tard the blooms, and thus keep them longer In the season.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

SCHOOL CLOSES AT NO. 4. In Blue Creek Township—Dinner Was Served and Program Given. It was certainly a joyous time Tuesday when the last day of this year’s term was celebrated at North Brick school house, No. 4, in Blue Creek township. At about 12:30 a delicious dinner was given. Tables were spread across the room, and loaded with plenty of chicken, pie, cake, pickled eggs, slaw and numberless things. Nearly sixty-three enjoyed the dinner, one of them being the mail carrier, Mr. Warren Hamrick. Afier 1 o’clock’the tables were cleared and a program given, consisting of dialogues, speeches and songs. The music was rendered by Miss Rosa Hook, and everybody seemed to enjoy the day. At the close prayer was offered by the teacher, Mr. Gates. SEASON oFBUDS April Took Its Name From Latin Word Signifying Opening of Buds. SOME OF CUSTOMS Os “April Fool’s’’ Day—lt is Universally Known Throughout Europe. Our month of April is said to have .gained its named from the Romans, who called it Aprilis, from the Latin word “aperire,” to open, because it was the season when the buds began to open. The Anglo Saxons called it Ooster, or Easter month, and the Dutch, grass month. The custom of sending one upon a bootless errand on the first day of the month is perhaps a travesty of the sending hither and thither of the Savior from Annas to Caiaphas, and from Pilate to Her od, because during the middle ages this scene in Christ’s life was made the subject of a miracle play at Easter which occurs usually in the month of April. It is possible, however, that it may be a relic of some old heathen festival. The custom, whatever its origin, of playing little tricks on this day,’ whereby ridicule may be fixed upon unguarded individuals, appears to be universal throughout Europe, so this is one thing that America may not be blamed wholly for, as the custom no doubt originated there. In France, one thus imposed upon is call“poisson d’ Avril” (an April fish). In England and the United States such a person is called an April Fool, and in Scotland, a gowk. The favorite known well enough here, too—to send some one upon an errand for something grossly nonsensical, or to make appointments which are not to be kept or to call to a passerby that his latchet is unloosed, or that there is a spot of mud on his face. All these, however, would seem mighty tame to the modern American boy. It is curious to note that the Hindus practice precisely similar tricks on the 31st of March in each year, when they hold what is called the Huli Festival. DEATH SUMMONS Comes for Asa Meyers, Six-teen-Year-Old Son of John C. Meyers. Asa, sixteen-year-old son of John C. Meyers, died this morning at 7:15 at his home near Honduras from hemorrhage of the lungs. The young man bad been ailing for about three years but had been cinfined to his bed only about three days. He was born December 11, 1983, and his whole life had been spent in that community, where he was well and favorably known. His mother died ajiout three years ago and three sisters and one brother have also preceded him in death. He is survived by his father and the following brothers: Lebabah, of Michigan; William, of Preble township; Frank, living near Honduras, and George, at home. The funeral will be held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, sun time, from the Zion church by the Rev. Sager and burial i will take place In the Zion cemetery.

GOES TO BLUFFTON Jack Moynihan Begins Work There Monday Testing the Gas Mains. AND MAKNIG REPAIRS Preparatory to the Indiana Lighting Company Turning on Gas There. Jack Moynihan of the local gas office has returned from Bluffton, to which place Thursday he accompanied General Manager Samuel Murdock of Lafayette and S. E. Mulholland of Fort Wayne, of the Indiana Lighting company. It is the expectation of the lighting company to have Mr. Moynlhan commence work at Bluffton Monday, testing the gas mains, repairing them if need be, and otherwise getting them ready for the artificial gas to be turned into them. It is said that the lines are in pretty good shape as they have been out of use only about a year. The gas is already piped to Bluffton. Just how soon it will be turned on, however, is an unknown question. If the regulator system is used in place of the gas holder It will, be about thirty days before the city gets gas; but if a holder is built it will be much longer. The matter of the holder is causing the company some trouble, as Bluffton seems to object to the building of the holder within the city limits. The company, it is said, may not erect a holder there at all, but bring the gas direct from the Fort Wayne plant to the Bluffton mains and use regulators. It Is not known whether Mr. Moynihan will be placed permanently at Bluffton or not.

THE CONVENTION Democratis State Committee Held a Meeting Yesterday. WAS NO DISCUSSION The Senatorial Queston Was Not Discussed at the Meeting. Indianapolis, Ind., April I—The1 —The democratic state committee met yesterday afternoon at the democratic headquarters in the Pythian building, but the session was short. The only formal business transacted was a vote to authorize U. S. Jackson, state chairman, to appoint a committee of three to cooperate with him in making the detailed plans for the convention. Mr. Jackson appointed on this committee, Peter Kruyer of the Thirteenth district, Peter Foley of the Fifth district, and Charles Murphy of the Tenth district. Mr. Jackson said that this committee would have charge of the detailed provisions for the convention and would act in an advisory way in effecting the organization of the convention, including the selection of the presiding officers. Final action in regard to the selection of the presiding officers will be taken, of course, by the committee on organization. The sub-committee appointed yesterday, though, is expected to make suggestions to the organization committee. Members of the committee denied that there was any discussion of a slate of officers for the convention. They said the entire matter had been left to the committee. The talk among democrats around the lobby was that Senator Shively probably would be the temporary chairman and Governor Marshall the permanent chairman. William F. Moore, secretary of the state committee, and Joseph Reilly, former secretary are talked of for the place of secretary of the convention. All of the members of the committee attended the meeting except John Osborn of the Sixth and Francis M. Griffith of the Fourth. Both were represented by proxies. Thomas Hawkins of Shelbyville represented Mr. Osborn and Sheriff White of Dearborn county represented Mr. Griffith. There was no discussion in the committee meet-

Decatur, Indiana. Friday Evening, April 1, 1910.

ing of Governor Marshall's plan for having the convention nominate the candidate for United States senator. Indianapolis, April I—U.1 —U. S. Jackson, democratic state chairman, announced that he had appointed Bert Hendren of Linton to be chairman of the speakers’ bureau of the democratic state committee during the coming campaign. He had made his decision to appoint Hendren some time ago, he said, but had not made it public. Hendren is the son of Gilbert Hendren of Bloomfield, who was chairman of the speakers' bureau during the last campaign. AFTER FRANCHISE Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway After Franchise at Monroe. THE OTHER NEWS It Was a Sad Funeral of Edward Oliver Which Was Held Thursday. Monroe, Ind., April I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —W. H. Fledderjohann, John Koenig and F. S. Litterer of the Fort Wayne and Springfield interurban railway were at Monroe Thursday night and met with the town board for the purpose of closing up the franchise through the town, but the matter was deferred until next Tuesday night to be acted upon at the next regular session, when the same will in all probability be granted. A large number of sorrowing friends were on the streets near the M. L. Oliver home to pay their last respects to Edward Oliver, whose funeral oc- j curred Thursday. It was indeed a sad affair. Thirty of the Royal Neighbors met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shamp Tuesday evening to tender them a farewell card shower. Mr. and Mrs. Shamp left for Decatur, where they will make their future home. A social time was had. A birthday party was pulled off at the home of Miss Hattie Laisure last Wednesday evening and all present had an excellent time. Quite a large number of young people were present. ——II — Chauncey Oliver of Bluffton was here to view the remains of his brother, Ed. Andrews & Mills have a number of fine fresh milch cows and springers for sale.

DEATH OF BABES Body of Ottis Gross Child Brought Here for the Funeral. FROM WAPAKONETA, O Funeral of the Amos Fisher Babe Will be Held Sat- ’ urday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dibble today received a message of the death of their grandson, William, eighteen-months-old child of Ottis and May Gross, whose death occurred Thursday evening at their home two miles west of Wapakoneta, Ohio, from a complication of ailments. The body will be brought here Saturday noon, arriving at 12:45 over the Erie. The cortege will proceed at once to the United Brethren church, where the funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Imler. Burial in Maplewood cemetery. The funeral of George W., little son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Fisher, of Eleventh street, whose death occurred Thursday afternoon, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock (Continued on page 2.)

FIRST “DECATUR” Handsome Little Pleasure Car is Now Being Manufactured Here. TWO HUNDRED SOLD And Will Turn Them Out Rapidly From Now On —The Plant is Busy. We have enjoyed our first ride In a Decatur utility car, 1910 pattern, and the first of the kind turned out by the Decatur Motor Car company. It is the first of a consignment of 200 cars which have been contracted for the Factory Auto Sales company of Fort Wayne, and will be delivered to them tomorrow. It's a great little car that sells for S7OO, is made for two, three or four passengers, has two cylinders and clip off forty miles an hour. Across the front the name ’’Decatur” is displayed in a neat manner and before September Ist several hundred of these machines will be in use over the country. If any of the knockers think there is nothing doing at this plant they should take a walk out there. They will find twenty-six cats on the way and nearing completion. Os these about ten are trucks, from one to three tons’ capacity and the rest are pleasure cars. About twenty-five men are employed and under the direction of Mr. Meyer and Mr. Coppock are making great progress. Another year will find this the greatest institution of the city and they will then be turning out several cars a day. A large number of “Decaturs” will be delivered at Fort Wayne within the next week or two.

THE COURT NEWS Martha Codling Granted a D'vorce and S2OO n Alimony. A NEW CASE FILED Divorce Complaint From Allen County—Action in Other Cases. Hyman Goldstine vs. Motor Transfer Co., damages, $1,500, from Allen county, left off trial docket. Laura A. Van Camp vs. Charles VanCamp et al., partition. Demurrer to second paragraph of complaint sustained. Answer filed by Charles and Hubert Van Camp to first and third paragraphs of complaint. Martha Codling vs. William Codling, divorce, cause submitted, divorce granted, with SIOO alimony and costs against defendant. Maiden name, Martha Rich, restored. Real Estate transfers: John P. Hilyard to Norman Lautzenhiser, 69 acres. Blue Creek tp., $3,000; Sarah R. Imboden to Earl Farlow, SO acres, Wabash tp., $4,800. On change of venue from Allen county, a new divorce case was filed here, Emil E. Vairal vs. Sophia Vairal. A bad temper seems to be the principal allegation. They were married September 23, 1901, and lived together until last January. The divorce and the custody of their children, aged two, five and seven years, respectively, are asked. R. B. Driebelbiss is attorney for the plaintiff and Emrick & Emrick for defendant. MRS. ALWEIN QUITE SICK. A message was received this morning stating that Mrs. Frank Alwein of Shelby, Ohio, is quite seriously ill. Mrs. Alwein was formerly Miss Grace Peterson of this city and is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Peterson. A telephone message was received this afternoon saying it was believed her illness will not result seriously. Mrs. C. O. France, a sister, went to Shelby at noon, to be with her.

SUSTAINS FRACTURE OF ARM. Mrs. Oliver Steele Falls Down Flight of Steps. Mrs. Oliver Steele, a prominent woman of near Steele, Blue Creek township, met with an accident about noon todays in which both bones of her left arm were broken just above the wrist, and her head badly bruised. Mrs. Steele, with her husband, had been in the D. B. Erwin office in this city on business, and were just descending the steps leading from the office to Second street, when she slipped in some way and fell, striking on her head and left arm. She was taken at once to a doctor s office, where her injuries were dressed and she was able to return home in the afternoon.

THE GENEVA NEWS Last Sad Rites Performed in Memory of the Late George Hartman. STORES WERE CLOSED First Excursion Over the B. G. & C. Traction Line Next Week. Geneva, Ind., April I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The last sad rites over the remains of the late George Hartman were performed al the Mettiodist church here Thursday afternoon at 1:30. “Nearer My God to Thee” was sung impressively by the choir, after which the Scripture lesson was read by the Rev. Catarr of the Reformed church of Berne, who read from the fourth chapter of Revelations, commencing at the twelfth verse, followed by prayer. “We are Going Down the Valley” was rendered by the Misses Mason, Brown and McWhinney. Rev. C. J. Graves then delivered a very eloquent sermon, basing his remarks from the First Epistle of Peter, second chapter, twentyfirst verse. The capacity of the church was tested, all anxious to pay their last respects to a good man. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The body was laid to rest iii the Studabaker cemetery, two miles northwsst of Geneva. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk of Orrville, Ohio, were here to attend the funeral of George Hartman, Mrs. Kirk being a sister of the deceased. Mrs. G. B. Fawdy has advertised a public sale of her household goods and will join her husband, who is employed in the oil fields at Keefer, Oklahoma. Prof. Roy Butcher is here for a visit with nis parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. M. Butcher, after a most successful term as principal in the schools at Decatur, 111. Mrs. Fred Eichenberger and Miss Lula Chapman of Berne attended the funeral of Mr. Hartman here. Miss Chapman was formerly a clerk in the Hartman store. Dr. A. C. Ford and son left Thursday for their home in Epworth, North Dakota. They came here last fall to spend the winter, the doctor preferring this climate. Mrs. Mary Loyd, of Markleville, Ind., sister of Mrs. G. W. Cooper, of this place, in an effort to save her life, had her right arm amputated at Anderson Thursday. Mrs. Loyd scratched her arm a tew weeks ago and gangrene set in, making the operation necessary. Mrs. Cooper is at the bedside of her sister. The laying of steel has begun on the traction line within the town I limits. An excursion will be run over the road from here to Bluffton on Thursday, April 7th and on Sunday, April 10th on account of the M. E. conference. Edward Baird, seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Baird, was quite badly burned Tuesday when he fell into a bonfire. His right hand was injured badly, causing much pain, but it is believed that no serious results will follow.

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SEEKING A PASTOR Baptist Congregation Expects to Have Regular Pastor in Charge. REVIVAL SERVICES Greatly Upbuilding Church Have Been Conducted by Evangelist Klein. Rev. Dan Terry of Louisville, Ky„ will preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning and evening. The members especially and all others are invited to hear Mr. Terry. We are seeking a pastor and it is with this in view that he has been requested to be with us. We expect to get the best man available at a salary of not less than SI,OOO. The revival services will continue next week and we hope many weeks more. We are becoming better trained in personal soul-winning every day. Some have united with us and we hope to be ready for baptizing on Sunday night, and baptize others as they come, according to the New Testament example. It is almost miraculous how this little band has held together so graciously and unwaveringly, and God is rewarding their faith. For the month of March they supported to special meetings, paid all expenses and put $54.50 in the Lord’s treasury for state missions. « “And they continued daily with one accord in the tempel and from house to house.” And at Ephesus at the time of the great outpouring of the Spirit there, the Christians attended public religious exercises every day for two years. EVANGELIST DAN B. RICKARD.

ADD NEW ROOM Demands of Gay & Zwick Patronage Warrant the Renting of Another ROOM FOR DISPLAY Leased Building at North— Repapering and Remodeling It For Use. Gay & Zwick, whose extensive business house has included the first and second stories of two large business rooms, and the second story of a third, have found it necessary to even further enlarge their space and have rented the building located just north of them, formerly occupied by the Brokaw saloon, which will be used by them in connection with the old. This is undergoing a course of papering, painting, revarnishing, electric wiring and other repairs that will put it into first-class shape for the display of their fine line of furnishings. It will be ready for occupancy within a few days and then will come the arranging of the large stock to much better advantage and convenience, making it one of the best equipped and complete business houses In this part of the state. o A MEAT SALE. At the recent fire of the Decatur Packing house there were about oil' 1 hundred hams of meat slightly damaged. This meat has been donated by the insurance company to the Ladies' Mite society of the M. E. church and they will dispose of it on Satur I day afternoon in the Studebaker building on the corner of Second and Jefferson streets. There will be great bargains presented at this sale and you cannot afford to miss them. Prices of meat will range from four cents to ten cents per pound. The sale will begin at 2 o'clock. o —■ Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Watkins and daughters, Ruth, Eva and Agnes, have returned to their home at Fort Wayne after a visit with his mother, Mrs. Mary Watkins, at Pleasant Mills.