Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 84, Decatur, Adams County, 9 April 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 84.

BISHOP’S CABINET Is Holding Its Important Session This Afternoon and Tonight. • TO ADJOURN MONDAY Bishop Hoss Delivered Address Friday Evening and Spoke Today. Bluffton, Ind., April 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The -.argest crowd which ever assembled in the Methodist church here was that of Friday night, when every foot of available space was taken by people eager to hear Bishop Hoss of Atlanta, Ga., who gave an address. Before the lecture a cantata by the local choir, lasting forty minutes, was given. Bishop Hoss' lecture was an excellent one He read from manuscript and required about one hour of time. His addres was along the line of judging others. He said every one knew that the thief and robber is a sinner, but that he would rather be one of these than to go before the judgment seat charged with falsly judging other people. He criticized both the republicans and democrats for their cowardice in not giving better tariff laws and went after the republicans especially for their failure to do as they promised in their campaign. This morning Bishop Hoss occupied the half hour usually taken up by Bishop Cranston and gave some good advice to the preachers.. This morning eleven student preachers examined in the various grades, three of them having completed their studies. Bishop Hoss then talked to them told them of the hardships they have to endure, but said that after forty years in the service, he would not have done any different work. It Is now believed that the session will adjourn Monday afternoon at the usual time. The bishop and his cabinet went into session at 3 o’clock this afternoon and when they adjourn late tonight it is likely that the greater number of assignments will have been made. Tomorrow will be the biggest day of the session. One feature of Friday evening's session was the surrender by Rev. C. B. Wilcox, formerly of Decatur, of his parchment as a preacher, thus withdrawing from the church and ministry. Ths action was the result of complaints filed against, him and the entire proceedings was in writing. Mrs. J. W. Vail of Decatur, treasurer of the Woman’s Home Missionary society, reported receipts as follows: Fort Wayne district, 11,413.35, an increase of $103.82; Goshen district, $2,479.32, an increase of $575.02; Logansport district, $1,617.19, increase of $591.23; Muncie district, $1,149.68, increase of $155.20; Richmond district, $1,545.11, increase of 342.36; Wabash district, $1,251.69, an increase of $148.42. Miscellaneous receipts, including cash balance of $85.11 last year, were 337.50. Total receipts, $9,783.84. Total increase, $1,733.04. The disbursements included $6,918.13 paid to Mrs. George H. Thompson, general conference treasurer, to Indiana hospital, $594.73; to conference expenses, $319.36, and miscellaneous items bringing the total expenses to $9,595.79, and leaving a balance of $198.05 in the treasury at the close of the year. o— —— IN FORT WAYNE HOSPITAL. A. H. Sellemeyer underwent an op eration Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the office of Dr. Bulson at Fort Wayne for the removal of a nasal growth, which has been causing him trouble for several years. He was later taken to the St. Joseph hospital and may return home today. He is -getting along well. Mrs. Calvin Yager of Vera Cruz, a sister of Fred Reppert of this city, underwent a serious operation at the St. Joseph hospital, Fort Wayne, Friday morning at 8 o'clock for the re moval of a forty-pound tumor. Relatives who have called there since report that she is getting along well. Misses Bertha Johns and Edith Erwin will go to Fort Wayne Sunday to visit with friends.

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WILL ENFORCE BICYCLE LAW. j Marshal Peterson states that sever al complaints have been made to him regarding persons who will persist in riding bicycles on the sidewalk, much to the danger of pedestrians and especially children. This calls to mind that there is an ordinance prohibiting the riding of wheels on the sidewalk, and providing a fine of from $1 to $lO. This law will be rigidly enforced by Marshak Peterson against all such offenders that come to his notice and persons who are thus in the habit of riding would do well to take notice. MR. WINANS DEAD Bellefontaine, Ohio, Man Died While on a Visit at Geneva. BODY TAKEN HOME Geneva Will Outdo Herself to Entertain Guests at Commencement. Geneva, Ind., April 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Edward L. Winans, son of the late Rev. J. H. Winans, died Friday noon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Frances Kizer, on Harrison street in this city, aged twentynine years and twenty-eight days. The body was taken to Bellefontaine, Ohio, for interment, it being his request that he be buried beside his father. The remains left here this morning in charge of Undertaken Will Wells and accompanied by the sisters of the deceased, Mrs. Zizer, Mrs. E. K. and E. A. Houghton, going byway of Winchester. The wife and children of the deceased did not arrive before death and will meet the party at Bellefontaine. Frank P. Greeg, enumerator for Geneva, went to Decatur this morning, where he will attend the final instruction meeting held at the library there this morning. He begins work next Friday. We are sure our Mr. Gregg will do his work in a creditable manner. The Indiana State Audobon society will’ meet at Marion, Indiana, April 21st and 22nd. Mrs. Stratton Porter, the Geneva authoress, is one of the vice presidents and will attend the meetings. Many prominent speakers will be in attendance and the birds will receive the attention of these people. “Save the Birds” is the battle cry of this society. Miss Alma Garlinger, sixteen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Garlinger, and sister-in-law of 'Squire Armantrout, went to Portland Friday evening, where she was placed in the hospital. She uas suffered three attacks from appendicitis and will undergo an operation as soon as she has been treated for a few days and her fever reduced. We heartily commend the trustees of Adams county and Superintendent L. E. Opliger for their selection of Geneva for the place of holding the county commencement on June 9th. You will be convinced after coming here that you have been to the best little town on earth. Miss Goldie Fink and Miss Ethel Sutton will leave Monday, April 18th for Marion, Ind., where they will enter the normal school for a course of study. -— o TEACHERS ELECT OFFICERS. (United Press Service.) Fort Wayne, Ind., April 9—(Special to Dally Democrat) —Leaving the question of a meeting place for next year to be determined later by the executive committee, the Northern Indiana Teachers’ association adjourned today, after electing the following officers: President —C. M. McDaniel, Hammond. Vice President—E. T. Wiles, Muncie. Secretary —Miss Adaline Peacock, Kokomo. Treasurer —A. M. Pittinger, Frankfort. Chairman Executive Committee —C. IL. Closey, Elwood. The attendance mark reached 3,000 today.

Decatur, Indiana. Saturday Evening, April 9, 1910.

IN TOTAL RUINS Fire Makes Wreck of David D. Coffee Home on Mercer Avenue. A DEFECTIVE FLUE That Became Overheated From Kitchen Stove Cause of Disaster. • Fire broke out about 11:30 o'clock today at the David D. Coffee home on Mercer avenue and before it could be gotten under control had left that beautiful structure in almost total ruins. Mrs. Coffee had been making bread during the morning and had an unusually hot fire. This so overheated the flue that It set Are to the roof of the kitchen and it is supposed that the flue was defective. The family were seated in the dining room eating dinner and the son, Jerome, finished first, went out and was horrified to see the flames bursting out through the roof of the kitchen at the rear. By that time the garret was in flames and the fire had eaten through the roof. In a very short time the ceiling of the kitchen fell in. The alarm was given at once and the neighbors arriving on the scene, helped carry the household goods out, the greater part being saved. In the meantime both fire departments arrived and did what they could in subduing the flames. The kitchen where the fire originated is a total loss, and the roof of the main part of the house with the upstairs was badly burned, and the lower part of the house badly damaged by smoke and water. Insurance was carried on the barn, house and household goods, but the exact amount carried on the house alone is not known at this time. It will, however, not cover the loss which will run up into the thousands. The fire occurring at this time especially is a deplorable one, as Mr. Coffee has been afflicted with rheumatism for about eight weeks and has during this time been scarcely able to leave the house. He will rebuild as soon as affairs can be arranged. CAMPAIGN OPENS President Taft Fires the Opening Gun in an Address Tonight. THE WALSH FUNERAL Will be Held Tomorrow — Young Woman Placed Head on Track. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., April 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —President Taft will open the congressional campaign tonight when he speaks at the dinner of the leading republican clubs of the District of Columbia, his subject being ‘“Republicanism.” The president’s talk Is anticipated with much interest by public officials and politicians in Washington. The insurgent republicans will not attend. (United Press Service.) Cleveland, Ohio, April 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —An unidentified young woman, aged about twentythree years, committed suicide here today by laying her head on the railroad tracks and awaiting until a fast train beheaded her. The coroner is investigating to learn her identity. (United Press Service.) Wasnington, D. C., April 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Arrangements have been completed for the burial of the late millionaire, Thomas F. Walsh, which will take place Sunday afternoon. Interment will be made at Rock Creek cemetery. His only surviving heir is a daughter, Mrs. E. McLain, who will receive the vast estate, which is valued at fifteen million dollars.

IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. Joel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Erwin, found a pocketbook containing twenty dollars, the other afternoon, lying in the middle of the street in front of the Crystal theater. The family that evening searched the Daily Democrat for an ad and found one regarding a lost pocketbook that they thought fitted the purse in hand. Further Investigation revealed that it was the identical one and they made haste to return it to the owner, Charles Fuhrman, living in Root township. The parties all around think it pays to advertise, especially when the purse falls into good hands. Joel was given a dollar for his reward.

WILL RESUME LAW Practice Here—Jesse C. Sutton Returns From Canada and Will MAKE HOME HERE Found Conditions There Very Agreeable—Weather Very Fine. Attorney J. C. Sutton, who has been four weeks in Saskatchewan, Canada, returned today noon. He has decided to return to Decatur to make his home,’and next Monday will resume his work as partner in the law firm of Heller, Sutton & Heller, with whom he continued his association. When Mr. Sutton went to Canada, it was with the intention of making that place his home, his father-in-law having purchased a large tract ot land in that region. Messrs. White and Sutton went in advance to prepare the new home and get things ready for the arrival of Mr. Sutton's family, who in the meantime have been visiting with relatives in Ossian until they should get ready to go to their new home. The spring is as early as it is here, the climate is the finest kind —sunshiny and balmy —and in proof of this is Mr. Sutton himself, who is much more plump and as brown as a berry—in fact he never felt or looked better. Hundreds of settlers are pouring into that region and that of Alberta on the west every month and the country is rapidly settling. Mr. Sutton, however, had been engaged in the law business here for thirteen years and with all his early associations and the upbuilding of his career connected with this city, be carefully thought the matter over again and decided to return. The many friends of the family, who have been so regretful over the loss of this family from the city, will be pleased to learn that they will remain here. Mr. White returned with Mr. Sutton. BLAKELYBATTLE Was Fought Just FortyFive Years Ago and Was Very Important. CAPTURE OF MOBILE Participated in by Members of Three Companies From Here. Forty-five years ago today, April 9th, was fought the battle of Fort Blakely, Aalabama, being the last battle fought east of the Mississippi river, in the siege and capture of Mobile, which had to be done by taking two very Important forts, namely, Spanish Fort and Fort Biakely. In the army that participated in this siege and capture there were three regiments having companies from this county, namely, 47 and 89th infantry and the 13th Cavalry. On the morning of April 3, 1865, Major-Gener-al A. J. Smith’s 16th army corps took a position between the two forts. On the morning of the sth the first and third divisions, commanded by Brigadier Generals McArthur and Carr, moved against Spanish Fort. The (Continue don page 4.)

STREET VACATED Court Rules That Remonstrators Filed Their Objector) Too Late. CAUSE IS APPEALED Scrap Over Market Street Will be Decided by the Supreme Court. An important matter was disposed of in circuit court here this morning, when after a legal battle, in which various motions were ruled upon by the court, and arguments pro and con, made before the issues were complete the petition of Henry F. Linn and others, for the vacation of Market street, was submitted and granted by Judge Merryman. An appeal was immediately prayed by the remonstrators and granted to the supreme court, sixty days being granted for filing the bill of exceptions. The matter is of interest to the citizens of Decatur. Years ago Market street was laid out for the purpose of some time having a public market there. It has never been used for that purpose, however, and for some years the owners of property of Mercer avenue have been trying to secure the vacation of a portion of Market street which would thus give them a full lot on that street in addition to the ones they own on Mercer avenue. Every effort along this line has been defeated when it came before the city council. On March 9th Attorney D. B. Erwin filed a petition in circuit court. No opposition was made until April 9th, just a month later, when a remonstrance, signed by Henry Krick and seventy-five other citizens, was filed. When this came up in court, how'ever, the judge ruled that they were too late, as the law requires that such a notice must be filed within ten days. The petitioners for the vacation of the street are H. F. Linn, F. V. Mills, Victoria Hill, Ada H. Simcoke, B. J. Smith, administrator, Presbyterian church, W. H. Lee. The decision of the higher court will now be awaited with interest.

BIDS RECEIVED For Improvements on Central and the West Ward School Buidings. THE LOWEST BIDDERS Were P. J. Hyland, Butler & Son and Linn & Patton— Contracts Not Let. The members of the school board held a sepcial session Friday evening for the purpose of receiving bids for the impromevents to be made on the central and west ward school buildings. D. B. Erwin and F. V. Mills were present but A. G. Sellemeyer, the third member, was at Fort Wayne, so the awarding of the contracts was deferred until he could be present. The lowest bidders were as follows: Plumbing, P. J. Hyland; cement, Butler & Son; carpentering, Linn & Patton. The following were the bids received: Plumbing. P. J. Hyland sl9lO Smith & Christen 2005 Cement Mann &■ Christen $225 Butler & Son 208 Carpenter. Mann & Christen $330.00 E. Miller 348.00 J. Miller 348.50 Linn & Patten 318.00 The improvements begin as soon as this school term has been finished. The plumbing and cement work includes the installation of a sanitarv system at the Central school house and a cement floor in the basement. The carpenter work includes the building of new floors in every room in the West Ward building, with the exception of the office.

HAPPY OVER TRACTION. Linn Grave, Ind., April 9 —Special to Daily Democrat) —The ideals of many people in this section were realized Thursday when they were permitted to take advantage of the first excursion over the B. G. & C. traction line. The coach was filled, the crowd going to Bluffton and thence to Warren to attend the dedication of the Home for Aged People. The construction engine furnished the power. The company expects to have the trolley system working by the first of May. o A SAD MESSAGE Was That Received by Miss Dickerson of Monroe— Brother Met Death. IN RAILROAD SHOPS Other News Notes From the Busy Little Capital of Monroe Township. Monroe, Ind., April 9, 1910. Miss Jessie. Dickerson, who resides two miles south of here, received a telegram from New Lisbon, Ohio, Tuesday morning announcing that a serious accident had befallen her brother, Chace Dickenson, who was at work in the railroad machine shops there. Miss Dickenson left at once to be at his bedside, but it has since been learned that Mr. Dickenson had died before his sister’s arrival. Mr. Dickenson was quite well known in and around Monroe and was a young man of sterling qualities. He leaves a family to mourn their loss.

Monroe has now an up-to-date dentai parlor, which is fitted up in good shape over the Hocker drug store and will be conducted by Dr. R. G. Knossos Berne, who will be at Monroe for the present every Tuesday and £ Friday mornings of each week, when he will attend to ail dental work en trusted to his care. Several more of our young men ‘ left Monday for Dunkirk, where they t have accepted positions at the glass factory. - A large force of men are working * a short distance south of here taking ( up the old gas line pipes. A new organization in Monroe is ( "The Jolly Boys’ Quartet,” which is ( composed of C. L. Hendricks, first < tenor; Melvin Noffsinger, second ten- < or; Robert Shirk, first bass; O. V. , Graham, second bass. They render , some of the latest music and give , promise of gaining quite a reputation as singers. They already have en gagements booked, which will keep them busy until the latter part of the summer. They open their season April 15th, when they will sing at Yorktown, Ind., at the Goly Grail meeting to be held there. Mrs. Joseph Johnson is quite sick with neuralgia of the stomach. Dr. M. F. Parrish, accompanied by Will Mitchell, who resides a short distance east of here, left this morning for Fort Wayne, where the lat-1 ter is taking treatment for his eyes, which are badly afflicted. John Wolf, who lives on the Sanders farm, three miles west of here, , went to Wapakoneta, Ohio, where he , is taking treatment for appendicitis. , C. F. True was in town Friday morning, looking after life insurance business. Work has commenced on the new store building to be erected by Lichty Bros. & Co., and when completed will be quite an addition to their already large store room. James Hurst and a force of brick layers are busy erecting a large kiln on the Lewellen tile yards. The mill is now running on full time to supply the demand. n —■ Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Right and children of Fort Wayne will be the guests of Mrs. Sarah Blackburn over Sunday. Misses Vera Hunsicker, Grace and Frances Butler will attend the con- ■ ference at Bluffton Sunday and visit with friends.

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DEATH OF MRS. VESEY Former Decatur Lady Died Suddenly Friday Night on Way Up Town. FRIENDS SHOCKED Funeral Arrangements Will Not be Completed Before Tomorrow. Fort Wayne, Ind., April 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —At 3 o’clock this afternoon arrangements for the funeral of Mrs. Vesey had not been completed. The family is awaiting advice from various relatives and *t is likely that the plans cannot be announced before tomorrow. Her sudden death is so terrible a shock to the family, they seem almost beside themselves with grief. Mrs. Vesey was widely known and beloved in this city and her sudden death has caused much sadness here. This city was deeply shocked late Friday evening when the news came that Mrs. Maggie Studabaker Vesey, wife of Judge William J. Vesey, of Fort Wayne had died suddenly in that city a few minutes before 8 o’cloc* Friday night. Mrs. Vesey was a daughter of the late Judge David Studabaker of this city and was known by nearly every one here. She was a sister of Mrs. John Niblick, Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison, Miss Hattie Studabaker and Mr. David E. Studabaker, all of this city. The last three named are now’ in Florida, where they have spent the winter, and where the sudden news must have been a terrible shock when received this morning. Friday afternoon Mrs. Vesey attended an afternoon social event at the home of Mrs. D. H. Caldwell and had planned to attend the performance of David Warfield in “The Music Master" Friday evening. She was to meet Mrs. Niblick of this city down street and with her daughter, Miss Catherine, had started. They had to run to catch the street car and this exertion, coupled with indigestion, brought on an attack of heart trouble. She suffered considerably o’, the car and was finally removed to the Spiegel drug store, corner of Taylor and Broadway streets, where every

thing possible was done for her, but she died in a few minutes. The coroner will today conduct a further examination to find the exact cause of death. Mrs. Vesey was born here January 17, 1863, and after attending the public schools took a course of study in the old Methodist college at Fort Wayne. There she met William J. Vesey, to whom she was married July 25, 1882. To this union were born six children, they being Margaret, Sallie, Dick, William J. jr., David S. and Catherine. In social and religious circles Mrs. Vesey was one of the most prominent ladies of Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Wayne street Methodist church, president of the ' Young Women's Christian Association, and of the Ladies’ Aid society and a tireless worker. Apparently she has been in the very best of health and the news of her death could hardly be believed when announced. Mrs. Vesey was a great lover of flowers, beginning the growing of plants in an amateur way on advise of her physician, who asked her to do outdoor exercise as much as possible, and her green houses on Wayne street in Fort Wayne are the largest in the middle west. She has made a specialty of carnations and has gained fame all over the country for her beautiful and perfect flowers. Speaking of her sad death the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette said: Death is believed to have been due to a for mos acute indigestion, causing the formation of a large quantity of gas in the stomach, which, coupled with the exertion of running for a car, brought on an attack of heart failure. Judge Vesey, who had been in Warsaw during the day, arrived in the city at 7:45 o’clock over the Pennsylvania railroad. He boarded a Broadway car and was returning to his home. When the car reached the corner of Taylor ■ and Broadway the judge saw the am- : balance and the unusual excitement fContinued «n page roar.)