Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 127, Decatur, Adams County, 31 May 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 127.

A FITTING TRIBUTE Was That Paid to the Nation’s Dead by Decatur Populace. ( graves are covered With Flowers and Flags— Appropriate Services During the Day. Memorial Day, 1910, will go down in the history of Decatur as one of the most sacred for it has been many years indeed, since such universal and appropriate tribute has been paid to the memory of the soldier dead. Well nigh universal, indeed, was the celebration, for business ceased and all were given the privilege in joining in I the ceremony with the G. A. R. and W. R. C., which they did with one accord. The morning was given over to the decoration of the graves of the soldiers, which labor of honor was perlormed by various committees who vis jted the old Catholic and city cemeteries, the St. Joseph and the Decatur cemetery and the various country plots over the county—not one of which was missed. The grand ceremonial part, however, took place in the afternoon. At 1 o'clock the "Boys in Blue" —with the members of the Relief Corps—and a large delegation of both old and young, whose patriotism is ever at the fore, gathered at the G. A. R. hall, and led by the drum corp and the city band, proceeded to the court room, where the afternoon services were held. It was a most inspiring scene. There were in line the remnant of the old soldier boys, marching with steps made firm and brave I again, as fired with their memory of those days of old. their strength was Renewed; the members of the Relief Corps, all of whom were wives or are daughters of the noble boys who braved the war that the union might live —and many of whom were at the front themselves assisting in the caring for | the wounded or ill; and last but not least a great army of the grandchildren of the veterans, to whom this legacy of valor and love of country is a priceless heritage. The court room, as indeed were many of the homes of the city, and ail the business houses, were decorated with a profusion of flags, and many in 1 the march carried waving banners in Ted, white and blue. Across the forum in the court room, under the imposing picture of the statue of Justice, and over a picture of the noble Lincoln, was draped as a background for the speakers, a large, magnificant American flag, whose silken folds seemed fairly to speak with the significance of the day. The decorations were done by Ed Lyons, John Parrish, Dr. W. E. Smith, Charles Teeple, Harry Helm and Hugh Hite, who also served as ushers for the vast accembly that completely filled the court room. The services were opened with martial music by the drum corps and the band. With the drum corps were seen the familiar faces of the drummers, J. J. Mayer of Monroe and Dr. J. Q- Neptune of this city, who have served thus tn Memorial day for twenty-one years. During this time Mr. Mayer missed lint one service, and that„wa dining his non-residence. The face oi Jerry Russell, who has served ever faithfully' as bassglrummer, was missed from the ranks for the first time in many years, and will probably not again be seen there, as he has been quite sic k and his recovery is doubtful. Chairman Hale then pronounced the meeting open, with Governor Marshall's proclamation read by Attorney David E. Smith. This was followed by the invocation of the divine blessing by Rev. Spetnagel, and Commander Joshua Parrish, with a few well chosen words of hearty welcome, and a statement ot the significance of the day, greeted the assembly. The reading of the orders of the adjutant general was done by T. R. Moore, adjutant of the local G. A. R., and he also read Lincoln s Gettysburg address. The flag drill, given by a host of young boys and girls, with flags waving to the tune of national songs, under the leadership of Mrs. Ed Lyons, one of the (Continued- on page 4T

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-DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY" Will Begin Business Wednesday—No Change in the Management. The "Decatur Democrat Company" is the name of a new concern in Decatur, new in name only, as there will be no change in the management or in any part of the paper. The company has been incorporated and J. H. Heller assumes a one-third interest in the plant with Mr. Ellingham. We expect to strive harder tha» in the past to give you all the news all the time, to serve the public in the best way possible and we ask your patronage. Under the new deal all the old accounts are payable to Mr. Ellingham, and it is requested that they be paid as soon as possible that the business may be properly closed up. - o — —— ■ HE HAS RESIGNED Albert Katterheinrich Severs Connection With Fort Wayne & Springfield. HAS NEW POSITION As Assistant Auditor With South Bend Interurban — Good Position. Albert Katterheinrich, who for four years has been an employee of the Ft. Wayne & Springfield railway company, rising rapidly from bookkeeper to the present position of auditor and general freight and passenger agent, has resigned, the resignation to take effect at the close of this week. He will leave Sunday for South Bend where he will begin duty at once as assistant auditor for the Chicago, South Bend and Northern Indiana ' Railyway company. This announcement will no doubt come as a great surprise to his many friends —in fact the determination is somewhat of a surprise to Mr. Katterheinrich himself, as he had no intention of leaving until last Friday. At that time he went to Toledo, Ohio, to attend a railway meeting and while there was offered the new position, which is an advance over his present one, though it, too, is good—and he was tempted tc accept. During his connection with the Fort Wayne & Springfield railway he has proven a valuable assistant, giving i the best satisfaction and his promotion was a rapid one. His successor I has not yet been chosen. The new I road with which he becomes identified is a very large one. running from Goshen to St. Joe, from St. Joe to Michigan City, and the work and responsibility connected therewith will be quite heavy, but promising a very good salary, with opportunity for’advancement. Mr. Katterheinrich will move his family to that place as soon as a suitable residence can be secured. . « WELLS COUNTY MEN HONORED. Two Given Places by State Encampment, G. A. R. Two Wells county veterans, members of the Lew Daily Post G. A. R.. were honored with election to offices at the state encampment of the G. A. R. at the closing business session Friday afternoon. Gone of these was mentioned in the News yesterday, that of James Chaddock as delegate from the Eighth distrirct to the national G. A. R. encampment, which will be held at Atlantic City. The second veteran of the local post who was honored by election was Henry C. Melick, living south of Bluffton. He was elected as district recruiting officer for the entire Eighth district,, composed of Wells, Adams, Jay, Randolph, Delaware and Madison counties. His duties will be to create an interest for active work to get new men into the G. A. R. posts. He will call a district meeting later, probably in this city, at which representatives will be present from all of the counties of the district, and at which meeting plans 'will be devised for increasing the Interest in the G. A. R. and getting the thousands now out of the organization to become members.— Blnffton News.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, May 31, 1910.

ELOPERS SUCCEED Second Attempt of Lynn Fonner and Young Bride in Elopement WAS NOT FOILED Married at Jackson, Mich.— Parental Blessing is Denied Them. “Nothing suceeds like success” think Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Fonner of Fort Wayne, whose second attempt at eloping proved successful. The groom is well known to many here and the following extract from the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette will prove of interest: "Undaunted by the first unsuccessful attempt to elope, Lynn Fortner, sixteen, son of Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Fonner, 1119 East Creighton avenue, and Miss Susanah Canada, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Canada, 525 Huffman street, surreptitiously departed from home several days ago and a message received by the foiled parents yesterday brought the news that the young couple had been married at Jackson, Mich., and are awaiting the immunity signal that will bring them home. Although after the parture of the youthful pair became known the parents did not repeat their former course of notifying the police and the matter was kept quiet until the elopers sent word of the successful consummation of their plans.” A later extract says: “There are no parental blessings for Lynn Fonner and his wife, the youthful couple who eloped last Wednesday night and were married at Jackson, Michigan. After the wedding Lynn communicated with his father, intimating that if forgiveness was awaiting they woulff return home. Dr. Fonner stated yesterday that he had not sent a message to his son and that the young man and his bride are not awaited with open arms at the Fonner homestead.” PHI DELTA KAPPAS Will Hold National Annual Convention at ' Bluffton June 28. 29 and 30. ARE TWENTY CITIES With Phi Delta Kappa Fraternities—What the Program Promises. The local chapter of Phi Delta Kappas will no doubt be largely represented at the annual national convention of the society to be held in Bluffton June 28th, 29th ond 30th. There are now Phi Delta Kappa chapters in twenty cities as follows: ' Marion, 2; Indianapolis, 2; Bluffton, ■ Columbus, Muncie, Fairmount. Port--1 land, Hartford City, Montpelier, War- • ren. Huntington, Peru, Goshen, Fort 1 Wayne, Auburn, Garrett, Decatur, Ed--1 gerton. Ohio, Springfield, Ohio, and ’ Danville, 111. The program for the three days ’ meeting follows: 1 Tuesday, June 28. Registration of visitors at fraternity 1 rooms. i Opening business session 2to 4. t p. m. Afternoon Session. i Star theater 4 p. m. , Reception at fraternity rooms at 8 - p. m. > Dancing 9 to 12 p. m. > Wednesday, June 29. Opening business session 9 a. m. to , 11 a. m. Afternoon Session. f Business session 1:30 p. m. to 4 t p. m. 1 Banquet Bliss hotel 8:30 p. m. Smoker club rooms 11 p. m. r Thursday, June 30. 3 Business session. I Election of officers 3to4p. m.

TO VISIT THEIR NATIVB LAND. A Number of Berne People Have Gone to Switzerland. About ten Indiana and Ohio Switss people will visit their native land. Switzerland, this summer. Christian E. Leichty and wife, Arnold Aeschliman and wife, widow Mrs. Fred Lehman of near Vera Cruz, Fred L. Studler and Paul Nicolet will leave today lor Lima, Ohio, where they will be joined by Benedict Leichty and Julius Reichenbach of near Bluffton, Ohio. From Lima they will go to New York, where Christian Bruch! ot Monroe township will join them. They will sail from New York with the steamer Lalxirraine on Thursday, June 2nd Mr. Nicolet, whose home is in Tacoma, Wash., reports that a party of about eighteen Swiss people from the states of Washington and Oregon will likely take the same steamer for a visit to Switzerland and other European countries. —Berne Witness. THE COURT NEWS The Mesel-Rayne Case Went to the Jury This Afternoon at 3:30. A NEW CASE FILED Automobile Accident Results in Law Suit—Smith Will Probated. The case of William Mesel vs. Ellen and Fletcher Rayne, on account and work, demand, $340, which has been on trial for ten days, went to the jury at 3:30 this afternoon. Today was given to speeches, each side being allowed an hour and forty-five minutes for arguments. The will of Anna Barbara Smith has been probated. After providing for the payment of debts and giving S2OO to the St. John’s Reformed church at Vera Cruz, she divided her property equally among her children. Mary Holtsworth, Elizabeth Brickholt, Rosa Bleckwedel and William, John, Dan- 1 iel and Simeon Smith. The will was written January 6, 1904, and witnessed by F. W. Mosure and R. L. Limenstall. Mrs. Smith di?d May 22nd. Lewis Layman vs. Aaron Ireland, damages. $2,000, is the title of a new case filed in court here by Attorneys James R. Fleming and Smith & Moran of Portland. The suit is the result of an accident which occurred neart Portland on Saturday evening, May 21st, when Spike Ireland, the Geneva liveryman, was driving his automobile to Portland. It is alleged that he was driving his car at a high rate of speed, that he did not slow down when he met Wayman in a buggy, that he had no number on his car, threw the driver out, breaking his arm and otherwise injuring him and demolishing the rig. Heller, Sutton & Heller and A. P Beatty have filed a new case entitled Christena R. Niblick et al. vs. John W. Vail et al., complaint on note, demand $9,000. Marriage licenses were issued to Clyde McClure, 22, laborer, Decatur, and Cressie Nidlinger, 17, daughter of E. H. Nidlinger, Decatur; Lucy Reusser, 24, Berne, and Oswin F. Gilliom, 25, teacher, Berne. Real estate transfers: T. T. Lister to Fred V. Mills, lot 1013, Decatur, $300; James Wagner to Elizabeth M. Wagner, 40 acres, Washington tp., $2500; C. Thomas Lehman to A. B. Bailey, 2 acres, Blue Creek tp., S3OO. o— QUIET WEDDING. A quiet but happy wedding occurred on last Saturday evening at the United Brethren church parsonage, when I Miss Cressie Neidlinger became the bride of Mr. Clyde McClure, both of this city. Rev. Imler officiated and the services were most beautiful. Only i a few of the intimate friends were in attendance as the affair was in the nature of a surprise to their many , friends. Miss Neidlinger is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Neidlinger, who reside on North Second street. Mr. McClure is a well known and respected young man of the oity. They will reside a short distance east of the city.

TO MAKE THE FIGHT Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Getting Ready. THE FIELD MARSHAL Former Representative Watson is to be a Busy Indian. Washington, May 31 —Chairman McKinley of the republican congressional campaign committee, announces that headquarters will be maintained during the coming campaign, both in New York and Chicago. Representative Loudenslager of New Jersey will be in charge of the New York office and Henry Casson, sergeant-at-arms of the house, will manage the Chicago office. Chairman McKinley says he will divide his time between the two offices. The talk about lettjng the bouse go to the democrats by default, which was so common here a few weeks ago, is no longer heard. The “old guard” was half inclined to take the position at one time that It would be good politics to let the democrats have the house. Recently, they have been coming around to other views; they are now saying that it would be a dangerous thing to do. Chairman McKinley Is now making up a list of speakers. He plans to have them get into the field early. Former Representative Watson of Indiana has agreed to devote most of his time from now on until election day to the work before McKinley's committee. He Is to be a sort of field marshal. The officers of the committee are anxiously awaiting the return of former President Roosevelt. They are hopeful that he can be persuaded to go out and help elect a republican house. Before he has been on home soil for-ty-eight hours he will receive an invitation to participate in the campaign. The tariff is to be the big issue. McKinley and his associates on the committee realize, they say, that they could not get away from the tariff if they wanted to. THEY AREPOPULAR Preble Young Folks’ Clab Entertained Large Num ber Friday Evening. AT A BIG DANCE Many From This City Took Advantage of the Occasion—Forty Couples. When Jeff Klopfenstein, at Preble, erected the new building he now occupies, and placed on the second story of the same the large and commodious dance hall he never once thought that the young people of that town and surrounding country could possibly crowd into one evening so much enjoyment as was felt on last Friday evening, when forty couples danced the light fantastic until the wee sma’ hours. These social gatherings are fast coming into prominence in Preble, as on the last occasion over twenty persons were present from this city. Beth square and round dances are indulged in and the next dance will be held on the evening of Thursday, June 9th. Jeff has proven himself the handy man and at all times refreshments are to be found in close proximity to the dance hall. The Preble young folks invite all to attend their dances and it is quite probable that a large number from this city will take advantage of the aceasion and will be in attendance. It is the intention of the Preble young folks’ club to continue the dances through the summer, in case they can receive the support that is necessary for their continuance. Mrs. William Tucker and children, Daniel, Emma and Opal, of Berne, w’ho had been visiting at Bluffton with relatives, stopped here Sunday on theii way home and were guests during the day of L. H. Purdy and family.

PRESENTED WITH INVALID CHAIR The heart of Adrian Buck master, fourteen-year-old son of David Buckmaster. who has been an invalid for the past four years, was made happy Sunday by the presentation of an invalid chair, in which he can spend many pleasant hours. This chair was presented to him by the various business men and the people in general, through the kind efforts of Mrs. Jacob Tester, who solicited the money, and which was so freely bestowed. Bo much so, in fact, that a sum was left, and a well-filled purse was given Adrian, together with the chair. Mrs. Tester made the presentation Sunday, at which time she'prepared a tempting dinner, with Adrian as a guest. The young boy is truly grateful to all for the remembrance and wishes in this way to extend his heartfelt thanks. THE MONROE NEWS E. W. Johnson Opens a New Ice Cream Parlor at That Place. REAL ESTATE DEAL Dan Noffsinger Buys Two Monroe Lots—Miss Lammiman Able to be Out. Monroe, Indiana, May 31, 1910 — (Special to the Daily Democrat) — A deal was consummated Saturday when Daniel Noffsinger, a prosperous farmer just outside of town, purchased two choice building lots of J. A. Hendricks, located in the new town plat of the Hendricks farm. These lots are very desirable and are among the best in Monroe and are being sold within the reach of all. They are located on the pike adjoining the Hendricks home, west of the G. R. & I. depot. The young daughter of Charles Lammiman, living a short distance east of town, who had one of her limbs amputated a short time ago, to prevent death from poisoning, is now able to get around with the aid of crutches, and her recovery has beqn a remarkable one. Lichty Bros. & Company commenced the erection of their new addition to their hardware store this morning, and things around the place look pretty lively. Quite a number of the old veterans of this community went to Decatur Monday to take part in the Memorial exercises. Remember, that next Sunday, June sth, Memorial exercises will be held at the Monroe M. E. church for the Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbor lodges, to be conducted by r4v. McNary. Let all attend these services as they will be of special interest to you. The Memorial sermon at the M. E. church for the old soldiers at this place Sunday was largely attended t and were interesting throughout. i Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pittinger of Denison, Ohio, were the guests of J. A] 1 Hendricks and wife a few days last ' week. 1 ’ Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. W. S. Smith were ‘ at Fort Wayne Sunday visiting Mrs. , William Scherer, who is at the St. Jos- ’ eph hospital and is doing nicely. Mrs. • Scheerer will soon be able to return ■ to her home. . The funeral of little Helen Lichty ’ was held Saturday at the home. Inter- - inent was made at Berne. And now Monroe is to have another • business launched, an up-to-date and : first-class ice cream and soda parlor. I E. W. Johnson will open up the place I at the Joe Hocker room within a few - days. Mr. Johnson has purchased all > of the latest improved accessories per- ■ taining to a modern establishment of ? this kind, including an iceless founr tain, tables, chairs, show cases, etc. He will handle ice cream, cigars, candles and periodicals of all kinds, and t, when ready for business the place o will do credit to any town double the I- size of Monroe. Watch for the openir ing date when you will hear the new g fountain fiz. (Continue rton page 4.)

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IS HOME AGAIN Geneva Girl Who Disappeared Was Located at Muncie and Returned. A MEMORIAL SERMON Memorial Day Was Duly Observed at Geneva— Funeral of Mrs. DeCou. Geneva, Ind., May 31—(Special to Daily Democrat) —After having remained away from her home near Geneva for a period of two weeks, during which time it is claimed she had not communicated with her parents, Miss Anna Shaw, an attractive young woman, was found in Muncie yesterday afternoon and her anxious parents notified of her whereabouts. The girl denied that she left home without the knowledge of her parents, but is is said that her departure was both mysterious and unexpected. Shaw, was found at an East Main street boarding house, consented to return home immediately. She stated that she was eighteen years of age the dav previous to her leaving home, but added that she had written to her parents, informing them that she was employed in Muncie. Miss Shaw, according to the police, whose attention was called to the case, returned home last night.—Muncie Star. Miss Shaw Is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Shaw, living five miles east of Geneva. Rev. Harbour delivered the Memorial Day sermon Sunday at the M. E. church at 10:30 a. m. to the G. A. R. and ladies of ths W. R. C., using Ecclesiastes 7:19 as a basis for his remarks. It was a union service and the attendance was large. Rev. Harbour was assisted by Rev. Waldo of the U. B. congregation, Rev. McHugh of Toronto, Kasnas, closing with prayer. The funeral of the late Theron T. DeCou. father of Mrs. Dr. O. M. Graham. was held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dr. C. H. Bockoven, at Bryant Monday, May 30th. at lUa. m., being conducted by Rev. Harbour of the Geneva church, assisted by Rev. Eddy of Bryant. Interment in the Portland cemetery. Memorial Day Outline —Met at G. A. R. hall at 9:30; headed by the Merchants band, marched to cenotaph in public school yard; Women’s Relief Corps and both Sunday schools in procession; performed as usual at such occasions; “shot their guns;" marched back to G. A. R. hall with orders to meet again at the hall at 1:30 p. m. At that time met at hall, and headed by Merchants band, marched to M. E. church, where a musical program was rendered before the address. Music by the choir; prayer by presiding elder of the U. B. church, Rev. Dawson; song by choir, “Tramp, Tramp, the Boys Are Marching;” solo, Miss Vivian Hale, “God Bless the Boys in Blue;” reading. Miss Olive Wheeler. “The Blue and the Gray;” music. Merchant’s band ir national airs; Abraham’s Lincoln's Gettysburg address, Mrs. Marion Ry nearson: reading, Flossie Fisher. “The Drummer’s Boy,” request; declamation, Miss Leia Swank, “We Put Flowers on Their Graves; declamation, Miss Dorothy, Brown, “The Stars 11: Our Flag;" reading, Miss Ora Premier. "The Battle of Gettysburg.” The Hon. Jacob Butcher, in a few, but . well chosen remarks, introduced the speak er for the occasion, the Rev. McHugh, of Toronto, Kans., who delivered to his old comrades and friends a touch ing and earnest address. What mad it more impressive was that this is his first visit and the first time he hail met his old comrades since the closing of the war. Thus was Decoration Day observed by the boys who wore I the blue for 1910. Leander Dunbar and Peter Hoffman ’ of Linn Grove were business caller. • in Geneva Monday, returning home • on the 1:50 p. m. car. ——————-o—---1 MASONIC MEETING TONIGHT. B ——— p At a meeting of the F. & A. M. lodgi i- at their hall this evening the fellov v craft degree will be conferred on on l or more waiting candidates. All mere, bers are requested to be present.