Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 105, Decatur, Adams County, 4 May 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 105.

TRACTION WRECK Two Kiilled and Eighteen Injured Near Urbana, Ohio, This Morning. .t A ROYAL GREETING Magnificant Welcome Extended the Americans by Royals of Norway. (United Press Service.) Urbana, Ohio, May 4—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Two men were killed and eighteen persons injured, seven of them perhaps fatally today, when a southbound freight car on the Ohio Electric railroad collided with a passenger car, head-on, at the top of a hill just south of this city. The dead are; W. H. Ferguson of Springfield, motorman on the passenger car, and M. M. Roark of Urbana, who was a passenger. (United Press Service.) Christlant, Norway, May 4—(Special to Daily Democrat)—-King Haakon and Queen Maud were the first to greet Colonel Roosevelt and family when they arrived here at noon today from Copenhagen. It is not 'recalled that any royal visit ever caused such a demonstration among the people as has the arrival of the Americans. The king introduced Colonel Roosevelt to the queen. The colonel then Introduced his family to the king who in turn presented them to the queen. After the formalities the party proceeded to the royal palace in carriages, the royal band leading them. Mr. Roosevelt sat beside the queen, while Mrs. Roosevelt rode by the side of the king. The king and queen and the Roosevelts took lun :h ; at the American embassy. A royai banquet will be given tonight for Mr. Roosevelt. Tomorrow he will make his address before the Nobel Prize committee. ASKED TO SUPPLY Pastor of Paterson, N. J. M. E. Church Extends Invitation to Rev. Powell. TO TA£E CHARGE Os Parsonage and Church There Two Months While He is in Europe. After consulting with the committee on supply, Dr. Winfield Snodgrass, pastor of the Methodist church of Paterson, N. J., has sent to the Rev. Sherman Powell, pastor of the M. E. church of this city, an invitation to take possession of the parsonage and supply his church at Paterson during the months of July and August, while he is on a trip to Europe. The invitation was a very cordial one and came by special delivery letter, urgong Rev. Powell to accept. He regretted, however, that the stress of the work here and the making of previous arrangements for the summer, necessitated the declining of the invitation. The two months spent at Paterson would no doubt prove the most pleasant vacation of his life, and it it with much Tegret that he declined. While three years In the east, during his theological study, the Rev. Powell supplied at the Paterson church and he has •many friends and associations there that he would be pleased to renew, and the fact that the invitation was extended to him shows that his presence there is also much desired. The Market street church at Paterson is one of the strongest of the Newark conference. —o —" Jacob Eady, Joseph Hower, Frank Hower, Israel Stoneburner, Frank Brown and Emerson Beavers were among the large number of Red Men who went to Fort Wayne today to attend the district convention.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

MONMOUTH SCHOOLS CLOSE. Eight Months' Successful Term Drawing to a Close. The Monmouth school close this week after a very successful term of eight months, with Miss Ella Mutchler as teacher of the advanced and Florence Kunkle of the primary grades. Both young ladies have done excellent work and are highly praised by the community. Our best wishes for their future success are extended to them. ROUTINEAFFAIRS Were Disposed of at Meeting of the City Council Tuesday Evening. STREETS AND WALKS Were Discussed—Changes on Russell Street—Bills Were Allowed. All members were present when Mayor Teeple called the regular session of the city council together Tuesday night. A resolution for a sidewalk on each side of Winchester and Oak streets/ beginning with the Erie railroad and continuing to Oak street, was read and adopted. The street and sewer committee were authorized to purchase stone and material from now to September Ist, when needed, to keep the streets and sidewalks repaired. A previous action of the council was modified increasing the width of Russell and Chestnut streets to thirty-six feet to permit the traction line to operate without interfering with the road travel. On motion of Mr. Chronister the contractors for Third, Sixth, Seventh and Madison streets are to be notified to repair these streets as per their contract within thirty days. A petition was filed by Otto Reppert for a sidewalk on the north side of Nuttman avenue, from Seventh street to the Reppert home near Eleventn street. The petition was referred to the street committee. The purchasing committee was authorized to buy pipe to extend the water line along Mcßarnes street. Council adjourned after allowing the following bills: J. H. Stone, rent $ 9.00 Cal Miller 39.65 G. R. & I. Ry. Co 32.00 A. & C. Stone Co 27.55 Waterworks pay roll 62.49 Sunday Creek Coal Co 34.23 Union Oil Co 16.69 Ft. Wayne Electric Co 23.09 Adkins, Young & Co 7.25 L. Hammond 22.00 Reuben Gilpen 1-00 Julius Bright 36.19 C. U. Dorwin 211.58 M. J. Mylott pay roll 238.50 G. Kintz 30.00 R. Gilpen 3.99 Wm. Geary 10.00 John Sprague 26.40 Wm. Martin 19.03 J. G. Smith 50.00 D. F. Teeple 3.12 F. Peterson 50.00 S. Melchi 50.00 — -o BOEHNE AGAIN NAMED. (United Press Service.) Evansville, Ind., May 4—(Special to Daily Democrat) —John W. Boehne was renominated for congress, Governor Marshall boomed for president and his senatorial endorsement plan approved here this afternoon at the first district congressional convention. The nomination of Boehne for a second term was unanimous. o FIRST ESTIMATES. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., May 4—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The unofficial estimated increase in the population of the United States during the past ten years as shown by the recent census is 13,121,186. This would make the total population 81,424,123. The estimated population of Chicago is 3,282,926, and of Indianapolis, 250,036. Mrs. Mary Burkett of Kokomo and Mrs. Dr. Immell of Anderson are visiting here with their daughter and sister, Mrs. Frank Pearce. Mrs. Alice Syphers returned this afternoon to Fort Wayne after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fisher, and other relatives.

Decatur, Indiana. Wednesday Evening, May 4, 1910.

THE COURT NEWS Judge Merryman Called to Fort Wayne—No Session Held Here Today. THIS IS PENSION DAY Treasurer’s Office is a Quiet Place But the Clerks Are All Busy. Judge Merryman was called to Fort Wayne this morning to attend to some legal business as a special judge In some actions in court there and as a consequence there was no session here. The judge was due to arrive home Un an afternoon car and it was announced that a short session would then be held. This was pension day and Deputy Clerk Dan Roop was jumping around lively, swearing the veterans, so they can draw their three months' paycheck from Uncle Sam. From present appearances this term will not be a very exciting or busy one. Several of the important cases have been continued. However, there will be something for the court times from now on until the close of the term in June, when the summer vacation begins. The treasurer's office is now deserted and the officials in that department are busy today 'totaling up the business of the past mortth or so and getting ready to start after the large bunch of delinquents. Occasionally a fellow who forgot strolls in, pays his taxes, frowns a little and puts up the penalty of ten per cent. It’s the law and the local officials cannot help it in any way. COMET IS VISIBLE To the Naked Eye—George Wemhoff Spied the Unusual Heavenly Body EARLY THIS MORNING Is Very Plain—Tail is Also Visible—Report Causes Revival of Interest. Halley’s comet is now visible in this city to the naked eye" is the report that will be received with much interest by Decatur folk who have been long waiting for the appearance of this much-talked-of visitor that comes but once in seventy-five years. Geo. Wemhoff reports that he was fortunate in seeing it this morning about 3 o'clock. The comet was then visible just about the building tops, due east, perhaps just a little toward the south. The body of the comet appeared about as bright as the morning star, and the tail was also visible. The tall appeared as mist-like rays sweeping upward, angling slightly toward the >south. The moon was shining at that time and somewhat dimmed the comet, but it was plainly visible and even the children pointed out and commented upon the unusual invader of the heavenly field. It is safe to say that many watch parties will be formed. PURCHASE FINE MONUMENT. Wemhoff Monumental Works Sells Mattax Family Stone. Dr. L. L. Mattax of Geneva and his mother, Mrs. Lee Mattax, of Blue Creek township came to this city this morning and purchased from the Wemhoff Monumental Works a fine family monument for the late Lee Mattax. The monument is a work of art, made of fine marble, and will cost about three hundred dollars. It will be a fitting memorial for the resting place of this estimable man. Mrs. A. R. Calderwood of Minot, N. D., who has been visiting with Rolla Calderwood and family and relatives in Dayton, Ohio, left today noon I for her home.

THE MINISTER'S SON. W. B. Patton's greatest success, "The Minister's Son," will be presented at the opera house Saturday, May 7th, by George A. Biitler and a selected cast of unusual ability. This is one of the mest delightful and refreshing plays of the present day. Clean, wholesome comedy, then a touch of pathos, to be followed by a scene of exceptional dramatic strength is a brief outline of this play, which rivals any comedy drama ever produced. MOSS NOMINATED . , Will Make Race For Congress Again in the Fifth District. LAMB MAKES SPEECH Predicts a Landslide and Says He Will be Found in Thick of Fight. Terre Haute, Ind., May 4—Congressman Ralph W. Moss of Clay county was nominated to succeed himself by the Fifth district democratic convention Tuesday. The resolutions commend his record in congress and further indorse Governor Marshall and John W. Kern, democratic candidate for the United States senate. John E. Isamb, permanent chairman of the convention, praised Moss’s congressional record and suggested the congressman as the next democratic candidate for governor. Lamb also placed Governor Marshall in the saddle for an easy gallop to the presidential chair. Lamb said he was reconciled over his defeat at the recent state convention in Indianapolis and characterized the state meeting as “ a convention of broken hearts." Congressman Moss, in accepting, attacked the trusts and combines and denounced the rule of Cannon in the house. He pledged himself to vote for Champ Clark for speaker. This remark won cheers, as did his prediction of a sweeping democratic victory. Moss was not opposed in the convention. He was nominated by J. S. McFadden of Rockville and seconded by Mason Dunlap of Clay county. The nomination was by acclamation. The suggestion of Moss as a candidate for governor to succeed Marshall aroused great enthusiasm among the delegates. John E. Lamb's speech, in part, follows. ‘‘The one ambition of my life has been to occupy the seat in the United States senate once graced by the great Daniel W. Voorhees, mv law teacher and my friend,” said Mr. Lamb, “and I wanted this nomination worse than I ever wanted anything in my life. But the recent democratic convention was a convention of broken hearts, caused by the selfish motives of those factions that have controlled the democratic party in Indiana for years. Yet,” continued Mr. Lamb, “If I had been chosen as the candidate for the senate by that convention enemities that were aroused against me in the fight that I made might have followed me through the campaign and no one would have been able to predict the outcome. So perhaps it is best for the party that I was defeated.” Lamb predicted a democratic landslide in Indiana in November. He said that wherever he migfit be needed during the present campaign there he would be found. He closed his address with a lecture to the young workers of his party, telling them that it has been his experience that there are nlgher and better things to strive for in this life than mere office holding. o ———— - K. OF P. DEGREE. The Knights of Pythias have five or six new applications for membership and the degree will probably be conferred upon a class Thursday evening. All members should make it a point to attend at this time. The lodge is planning‘for an “open house” in the near future and at that time each member will be allowed to invite a friend and a series of entertainments will be provided for the occasion. — -o —— WILL INSTITUTE YEOMAN ORDER. The Decatur Yeomen degree team will go- to Pleasant Mills tomorrow evening, where they will institute a Yeomen lodge. A class of twelve or thirteen members will receive the initiatory degree.

IN A SHIP-WRECK Ed Martin Shipwrecked on Journey From Alaska to South America. ESCAPE TO ISLAND Where They Suffer Cold and Hunger—Wireless Telegraphy Saved Them. Fred Martin, who has been engaged in business in far away Alaska for several years, and who spent several months here last summer, is expected home again this spring, and his relatives are looking for his arrival this'week. He comes to look after business matters in Cleveland and will stop off here, of course, for a visit with friends. His brother, Ed, who has been with him there, is at present in South America. He left there last February and was on the ill-fated steamer that sunk between Alaska and Seattle, Wash. Ed, with other passengers and the crew, escaped in life boats and after tossing about for some time, landed on an inhabited island. They could take no baggage with them and they nearly perished from cold and hunger. One of the men had brought with them in the life boat a wireless telegraph instrument and they were fortunate in having theis messages for aid caught up by parties who at once rescued them from their perilous position. At the time of the loss of the ship, relatives here who read of the account and knew that Ed was contemplating a trip home this spring, carelessly remarked that perhaps he was on that ship, but had no idea that such was the case until a letter came from him recently, stating that he had, and telling of his thrilling adventures. COMES JUNE FIRST Rev. Charles Ehle of Bronson, Mich.. Will Take Charge of Pastorate OF BAPTIST CHURCH Beginning Work on That Date—Will Move Family to This City. The members of the Baptist church are rejoicing much over the fact that the Rev. Charles Ehle of Bronson, Mich., has accepted the call to the pastorate of the church here and will arrive about June Ist to begin his labors. Mr. Ehle will move his family to this city at that time, and the members of the church are now seeking a suitable residence. The local church has been without a pastor for some time and the Rev. Ehle and his family will be given a most cordial welcome. During the past several months Evangelist Rickard of the State Baptist Evangelistic board has conducted revival services here and greatly upbuilt the interest and enthusiasm of the local church, making it possible for the securing and maintenance of a regular pastor again. Rev. Ehle has delivered several sermons here and is a minister of great power and eloquence. o • TO ANGOLA. Miss Johanna Fruchte of Preble township, who is a teacher in the schools of that place, and whose term was brought to a close on Friday of last week, left this morning for Angola, where she will take a teachers’ course during her vacation. A number of others will leave just as soon as their term for this year is over in order to better prepare themselves for school work. o A new college added to the list from which graduates of the Decatur high school, as an accredited college, can enter without any further special preparation, is that of the girls’ college at Jacksonville, 111. Such is the words received by Prof. E. E. Rice.

MAY CAMPAIGN INDIANA. Washington, D. C., May 4 —William J. Bryan will probably be the ste'lar att> action of this year's democratic campaign in Indiana. According to close friends of the commoner in congress he will tender his services to his former running mate, John W. Kern, for a speaking tour of the state. It will be "up to" Mr. Kern to say whether he wants Mr. Bryan to speak for him, and It Is believed Mr. Kern will be glad to avail himself of the oratorical services of the distinguished Nebraskan. - o LIMB AMPUTATED Little Daughter of Charles Lammiman Submitted to Operation. A PECULIAR AILMENT Monroe Trustees Held Meeting—May Buy Chemical Fire Apparatus. Monroe, Ind., May 4, 19110. The eleven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lammiman, living a short distance east of town, has been afflicted for the last ten weeks with rather a peculiar ailment. A blister former on her left heel and later caused the deadening of the bone of her leg. Medical skill was of no avail in effecting a cure and the malady gre wto such an extent that the only thing to do to save the child’s life was to amputate the limb. Drs. Parrish and Rayl of this place amputated the limb above the knee on last Thursday and the girl stood the ordeal nicely and is now reported to be getting along as well as can be expected, with hopes of a speedy recovery unless some unforseen difficulty should arise. The child has suffered a great amount of pain during her ailment. The town trustees met in regular I session last night, with quite a gist of business before them. Every member was present. A petition was presented, asking for a sidewalk along the street running north and south on the west side of the G. R. & I. depot; also the construction of a sidewalk along the Hocker addition, running east and west, was up for discussion. The board also heard the merits of the Howe chemical and water fire engine as demonstrated by their representative, H. R. Howe, of Indianapolis, who made the board of trustees a tempting offer to put in one of these well-known fire protectors. However, the board took the matter under consideration to act at some future time. Monroe needs some sort of fire protection and the sooner they buy one the easier the citizens here will feel from being confronted with a disastrous fire and no means of combating with the same. Will Newlon arrived home Sunday morning from Flint, Mich., where he has been at work for the past two weeks, and on arriving at his home found to his surprise that the stork nad visited his house Saturday evening and left a bouncing baby boy. Will was all smiles Sunday and the mother and babe are getting along nicely. The Modern Woodmen lodge Is gaining in membership each week and quite an interesting meeting was held last Monday. They have two candidates to add to their already large list next Monday night. The team is busy practicing every evening in preparation for the coming event. James Hurst and his force of brick layers arrived yesterday to resume work on the new kiln which they are erecting at the Lewellen tile mill. They will complete their part of the work about Thursday. It is quite an improvement to the plant and will add materially in increasing the output. o FUNERAL OF MRS. DAILEY. Among those from this city who attended the funeral of Mrs. Joseph Dailey at the M. E. church at Steele this afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Moltz, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dailey, Mr. and Mrs. Ed S. Moses, Mr. and Mrs. John Falk, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. Dyke Frisinger and Misses Gertrude Moses and Alice Dailey.

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THE SESSION ENDS The Commissioners Complete the Work of the May Term. THE ROAD BUSINESS Most of Their Time Taken Up With Consideraton of Macadam Roads. The board made an entry on their docket that the L. O. Bears and David Habegger macadam roads had been completed according to the profile, plans and specifications, and they were accepted by them. The petitions of Henry Sovine, W. R. Mann, James A. Swoveland and May Hanna for a refund of taxes was referred to the county assessor. Upon a showing made, B. W. Sholty was refunded |2 in taxes, erroneously assessed. Bids were ordered for the June session for repairs to the Zook bridge, which is located in Monroe township. An order was made demanding the contractor on Decatur and Monroe macadam road No. 5 to complete his contract. The auditor was instructed to serve him with the order of the board. James H. Andrews was appointed superintendent of construction for the Joseph Heiman macadam road, and as such superintendent will enter into contract with the county. The R. L. Shirk macadam road petition was continued, such an order being necessary because of the bonded indebtedness of Monroe township. CONCERT PROGRAM Berne High School Chorus Will Give Concert of Unexcelled Merit. AT THE LIBRARY HALL Friday Evenng, May 6th— Benefit Decatur Athletic Association. The following program will be given at the concert at the library hall Friday evening, May 6th, by the Berne high school chorus, for the benefit of the Decatur High School Athletic association. Admission, 25 cents. The public should take advantage of this opportunity for hearing some of the brightest and best gems known to the musical world, given by a chorus of unexcelled worth. The program: Chorus—(a) Song of the Mountaineers, Seymour Smith; (b) Song to Diana, Thouless. Bass Solo —Forgotten—Cowles. Chorus —Hymn Tonight—Beethoov-en-Spicker. Ladies’ Quartet —Sweet and Low — Barnby-Spicker. Trio—To Thee, O Country—Eichberg. Chorus —(a) Oh, Italia, Italia, Beloved, Donzietti; (b) Bridal Chorus — Cowen. Soprano Solo —He Was a Prince — Lynes. Chorus —The Sea Hath Its Pearls — Pinsuti. Piano Duo —Polonaise —Hoffman. Male Quartet With Soprano Obligato—Last Night—Parks. Ladies’ Chorus —Homage to Beauty —Arditi. Violin Solo —Die Traeumerei — Ernst. Chorus —(a) Good Night, Good Night, Beloved, Pinsuti; (b) The Miller’s Wooing, Faning. o Mrs. Griffith, who is en route to her home at Grand Rapids, Mich., after a visit in the south, stopped off here I and was a guest at the Dr. Rainier home.