Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 142, Decatur, Adams County, 17 June 1910 — Page 1

olume VIII. Number 142.

CARRIAGE WAS UPSET ftnd Women and Children Were Spilled Out With Serious Results. NEAR LINN GROVE Several Injured in Accident —Horse Frightened at Traction Car. Linn Grove, Ind., June 17—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Quite a serious accident occurred six miles west it here, near the Oliver Markley farm, last evening about 4 o’clock. At that lime a carriage filled with women jnd children, including Mrs. William Lloyd and children and Mrs. Courtley Runyon and children, were reluming from Bluffton to their home. An Interurban car on the B. G. & C. lime along and so frightened the liorse that he turned quickly and overiurned the rig, seriously injuring several of the occupants. Mrs. Loyd »as hurt the worst, receiving a brokin rib. sprained ankle, and was inured internally. She passed a very -estless night, and her condition was luite serious this morning. Her laughter, Leslie, received a fractured md dislocated right knee. Mrs. Run'on suffered considerably from shock md her daughter. Miss Nerna. had an >rm crushed. Dr. McKean was called » the scene and was busy for some ime attending to the injured. The rarriage was badly demolished. After aoing the damage the horse stood perlectly still or perhaps the results might have been even more serious. o FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. Mas* Meeting Called For Next Sun day at M. E. Church. On next Sunday at 3 p. m. there will be a mass meeting at the Meth odist church of this city. It is intended. especially, as a law enforcement meeting. R. C. Minton, attorney lor the anti-saloon league, author of the Moore remonstrance law, the blind tiger and the county local oplion laws, will be the speaker at this laeeting. Every person interested in law enforcement for our city is expected to be present at this meeting. Pastors of the city will please announce at their morning service. I. IMLER. RIPPED FINGERS Conductor Ruhl Catches His Hand on Hook on Trolley Rope—ls Injured. THREE FINGERS TORN Went on to Fort Wayne Where His Injury Was Dressed. Homer Ruhl of Middletown, conductor on the Fort Wayne & Springfield railway, met with another painful accident Thursday that will lay him up for several days. He had not yet gone on duty, when the accident happened, but was accompaning Conductor Hunsicker to Fort Wayne. He was standing near the trolley rope, when it went up, the hook catching him in the left hapd, ripping three of the fingers open. The accident happened at Stop No. 2 near Fort Wayne, and the boy’s father, who happened to be on the car, and tbe Rev. Jaus, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran church, and others gave him what assistance they could until Fort Wayne was reached, where he was taken to a doctor and the injury dressed. C. L. Meibers served the rest of the day in his stead. 'Ruhl is having quite a siege oi misfortunes, as It was only a few months ago that his hands were kadly burned after washing them in gasoline at the power house.

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GYPSIES TRIED TO ROB BANK. Gang Which L*eft Hers First of Week Got Mean in Wells County. A gang of gypsies, believed to be the same bunch which worked here the first of the week, went Into the Tocsin bank Wednesday afternoon and demanded money, even tryitig to get behind the railing, p. J. Howards, president of the bank, was forced to take his trusty gun to protect himself, and the bluff worked like a charm tor the "gyps' - flew and never even stopped until their wagons were miles distant. On the road near Ossian, It Is reported they tried to hold up two boys on a huckster wagon, but the lads succeeded in getting away. DATE IS SELECTED Democratic Congressional Convention Will be Held at Muncie. ON THE 14TH OF JULY County Chairmen Met at Muncie Today — Adair Will be Renominated. (United Press Service.) Muncie, Ind., June 17 —(Special to Dally Democrat) —The democratic county chairmen of the six counties comprising the Eighth congressional district, met at the Delaware hotel in this city at 11 o’clock this morning and decided to hold the congressional convention at Muncie on Thursday, July 14th. The various counties will be represented by the following number of delegates: Adams, 17; Delaware, 31; Jay, 17; Madisonr 43; Randolph, 14 and Wells, 17. Necessary to a choice, 70. The only candidate for the honor will be the present incumbent, John A. M. Adair, of Portland, who has so splendidly held this high position during the past four years. That he will be re-elected by a larger majority than ever is the belief of his friends, as well as of all political forecasters in and out of the district. Adams county was represented by Daniel N. Erwin, the county chairman. All the democrats who met here today expressed their confidence of success at the coming election, both in this district and state. — - ~o ■ — FUNERAL OF MRS. ELZEY. The funeral services of Mrs. Alfred Elzey were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. D. 0. Wise, pastor of the Evangelical church of this city, preached the sermon. and being chairman of a convention that was to convene at 3 p. m., he was relieved from the services at the cemetery by the Rev. Spetnagel of the Presbyterian church. The funeral was largely attended. The home was crowded, three rooms being fill ed, and as many people were outside. Such a large attendance speaks for itself in regard to the deceased. ——o— — MISS HELLER WILL VISIT IN EAST Miss Bertha Heller left this morning for a visit with relatives at Passaic. New Jersey. She will reach Buffalo this afternoon and proceed from there to New York City tonight or in the morning, expecting to arrive in time to witness the home-coming of Colonel Roosevelt, and then on to Passaic tomorrow evening, where she will visit two weeks. During her stay she w ill visit a number of .places of interest in the east _ o- — PATERNITY PROCEEDINGS. State ex rel. Estella M. Scott vs. Burlin V. Gauze, paternity case, was filed this morning in the court of ■Squire J. H. Smith. The case was set for a hearing next Monday evening at 7 o'clock. It is said that the defendant is a young man, married about six months ago, and lives on North Ninth strqet. ——■ Miss Ruby Artman left this morning for Canton. Ohio, for a visit. On her return she will stop at Mansfield and at her former home at Plymouth and Shelby, Ohio, to visit with friends. She was accompanied as far at Fort Wayne by her mother, Mrs. A. D. Artman.

Decatur, Indiana. Friday Evening, June 17, 1910.

EIGHT GRADUATES Invitations Issued For Commencement of St. Joseph Schools. THE CLASS ADDRESS Will be Given by Father Noll Followed by Interesting Program. Very neat invitations have been issued by the class of 1910 of the St. Joseph high school for the commencement to be held Thursday evening, at 8:30 o'clock, June 23rd, at Bosse's opera house. The program in two parts is as follows: PART I. Welcome. Kind Friends —Chorus by Class. Music. Duet —“Poet and Peasant” —Misses Dale Payne and Germaine Coffee. Salutatory—Miss Germaine Coffee. Address —Rev. John Noll. Valedictory—Master Fred "Miller. Music. Freischuetze —Miss Dale Payne. Rhapsody, No. 6—Miss Germaine Coffee. Class Roll. Fred Miller, Miss Genevieve Berling, Miss Agnes Weber, Miss Margaret Gerard, Miss Vivian Closs, Clarence Gase, Frances Schmitt, Germaine Coffee. Awarding of Diplomas and Gold Medals —Rev. H. T. Wilken. Gold Medal For Music —Misses Dale Payne and Germaine Coffee. Palmer Method of Penmanship— Fred Miller, Margaret Gerard, Germaine Coffee. Vivian Closs. Graduates’ Farewell —Class. (Curtain.) PART 11. Recitation and Doll Drill —By Minims. Calvary—lnstrumental—Esther Evans. Five O’clock Tea Party—By Minims. Sweetly and Softly Music Should Flow —Pantomime —Class. Solo —Miss C. Terveer; piano, Miss Agnes Kohne. (Curtain.) o VISITING OLD “KAINTUCK.” Celia Mayer Writes of Novel Trip Among the Hills. Miss Celia Mayer, who, with Miss Fay Hallauer of Columbia City, left Monday for Laßose. Ky., for a visit with Mrs. Dr. A. H. Gibson, formerly Miss Lena Menefee of this city, writes of their safe arrival there, and of their novel trip and of the beauty of the scenery. They visited first at Lexington, Ky., and then went to Laßose. On their way it was necessary to stop at a little town, Tallegra, for the night. The town had only three houses —one of those empty—a store, the depot and a hotel. On account of the wildness ot the country the stores and buildings are barricaded by heavy doors. So hilly is it that the town could boast of but one level place about sixty feet wide, the hills being 300 feet or more high. The trip, seven miles to LaRose, is made by horse back, horses being the common mode of travel in Kentucky. The trip to Laßose lay ever the Kentucky river, but the girls instead of fording it on horseback, crossed in ferry. ——o— SLUSSER-EYASON WEDDING. Charles Slusser, twenty-two- a laborer from Ohio, and Miss Ola Eyason, nineteen, daughter of Joseph Eyason of this city, were granted a license to wed Thursday evening and immediately afterward were married by 'Squire James H. Stone. Mr. Slusser rode here on his bicycle from Fort Recovery a week ago, but the license could not be granted because the bride-to-be did not accompany him. SHAMROCKS GO TO GENEVA. The Shamrocks will drive to Geneva Sunday and cross bats with the fast bunch at that place. These two teams played four games last season, each taking two. All members of the Shamrocks are asked to be at the Model cigar store Sunday morning at 8. The line-up will be as usual. The new diamond will be finished for the team by one week from Sunday and a fast team from Fort Wayne will be booked.

TO HAVE THEIR PICNIC SUNDAY, The St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Preparing -For a Good Time. The St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran German congregation will on next Sunday enjoy a picnic in the Herman Gerke w<x>ds, one-half mile from the church. D. W. Horn, teacher of their school, has for some time been training the children, and there will be speaking, singing, a girl's May pole drill. The Concordia College Military band of boys, all of them renowned for good music, will be present. Should the weather be unfavorable the services will be held in the church. Rev. L. W. Dornsief, the pastor, is anxious for a good time Sunday and extends an invitation to the public in general to be present anil enjoy the day. CAPITAL DESERTED Many Washington People Off to Meet Roosevelt— Hot Day in Chicago. JOBS FOR COLONEL Are Numerous and a Fat Salary is Attached to Each of Them. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., June 17—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Political astronomers today foresee a total eclipse of the national capital tomorrow, when the comet Roosevelt passes between the congress and the sun of publicity. President Taft leaves early tomorrow morning for another college commencement tour. The Wash ington eclipse will be minus the chief executive and a couple of cabinet officers. (United Press Service.) Chicago, June 17 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Intense heat, following closely upon “overcoat weather,” today caused great suffering in this city. Numerous cases of collapses are reported. The humidity is greater than yesterday when two deaths resulted from the excessive heat. (United Press Service.) New York, N. Y., June 17—(Special to Daily Democrat)—lt became known today that C. W. Post, the cereal manufacturer, had by wireless asked Colonel Roosevelt to become the head of the National Trades and Workers’ association at a salary of SIOO,OOO yearly. The colonel would be expected to solve the problem between capital anl labor, the purpose of the association. Another job offered Mr. Roosevelt is the editorship of a big New York newspaper and he has also been invited to accept his old job. The problem started by Grover Cleveland as to the care of ex-presidents does not seem to effect the last to retire from, the white house. (United Press Service.) Aboard the Kaiserine Victoria, via wireless to New Y'ork, June 17 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —At 6 o’clock this morning this vessel, with Colonel Roosevelt aboard, ,was 433 miles out of Ambrosia. The weather was brisk, but the schedule is being maintained and Sandy Hook will probably be reached on time. — o— CHARLTON PROBABLY ESCAPED. (United Press Service.) Como, Italy, June 17—(Special to Daily Democrat)—That Porter Charlton, missing husband of Mrs. Charlton, w’ho was found dead in Lake Como ten days ago. avoided landing in New York from the Italian steamer Verona and took a barge at Calermo, is the belief of the authorities here. Charlton has taken passage for Africa or Turkey, it is thought, where he may escape the far-reaching police dragnet. o — - MAKES SETTLEMENT. County Treasurer Left For Indianapolis This Afternoon. Charles Yager, the county treasurer, left this afternoon for Indianapolis, where he will make a semi-an-nual settlement with the state treasurer for the money taken so far this year. The money turned over to the state treasurer for the first half amounted to a little over twenty-sev-en thousand dollars.

A RARE CONCERT Delighted the Audience at Methodist Church Last Evening. THE LADIES QUARTET From Taylor University —Gave a Most Excellent Program. Those who were so fortunate as to attend the concert at the Methodist church Thursday evening departed with feelings of genuine satisfaction. The entertainment was so chaste, refined and artistic that little more could be desired. The worthy representatives of Taylor university are Miss Blanche Williams, first soprano and reader; Miss Ethylle Williams, second soprano; Miss Sadie Miller, alto and pianist, and Miss Edith Olmstead, contralto. The ensemble work was characterized with fine interpretive feeling and perfect blending of tones. The versatality was shown by an equally artistic rendition of the “Old Time Religion,” and that beautiful classic, “He Was Despised," from Handel's "Messiah.” Indeed. Miss Olmstead's work was a revelation. The writer has heard great contraltos with great oratorio societies and great orchestras in the east and it is not too much to say that Miss Olmstead's rendition of that great solo suffers not in comparison. The readings were truly helpful. The audience was responsive and enthusiastic and made a splendid offering. These ladies will be greeted by a crowded house next time. ■ —o GOOD TIME AT BLUFFTON. About thirty of the members of the local camp of Modern Woodmen were at Bluffeton last evening as guests of the Bluffton camp, some going over on the train, some by motorcycle and others driving. About two or three hundred visitors from Decatur, Huntington, Pennville, Redkey, Montpelier and Marion were in attendance, as were several national and state speakers. Theer was a grand parade, a fancy street drill by the Huntington degree team, music by the King band, a banquet, and a session in the opera house, with speeches by several national and state speakers. o FROM PAWNEE, KANSAS. John Callow of Pawnee, Kans., and a former resident of Wren, Ohio, a cousin of the druggist, H. F. Callow and Mrs. J. A. Smith, this city, arrived here Thursday for a visit with relatives. He is fifty-four years of age and when twenty-six years old left for Pawnee, where he has since lived, and this is bis first visit to the » city in twenty-eight years. He purchased a large farm there, which he owned until his visit here. He expects to spend the summer visiting with his old friends. o BIG FOURTH AT OSSIAN. The home-coming day picnic and Fourth of July celebration in Ossian is making great progress. Nearly everything is in shape for the big event. It is expected that an immense crowd will be in Ossian on July 4th. Fifty Sunday schools have been invited to take part in the day's doings. A handsome flag will be given to the school bringing the largest delegation. Hon. D. E. Smith of Decatur will he the principal orator of the day. Short addresses by home-coming visitors will occupy a conspicuous place on the program. o ATTACK OF GALL STONES. Gallagher Mallonee of West of the City is Sick. Gallagher Mallonee, one of the prominent farmers of southwest of the city suffered an attack of gal! stones this morning. Mr. Mallonee has had several attacks of the kind in the past three or four years, but this is the first in about two years. An operation is thought to be the best thing for relief, but Mr. Mallonee is opposed to this method and will not submit to one

DEATH OF DAVID FORTNEY The death of Mr. David F. Fortney occurred at his home north of WJllshire Tuesday evening. His death was due to paralysis and was very sudden and rather unexpected. Mr. Fortney was sixty-eight years of age at the time of his death and has resided in Van Wert county the greater part of his life. Having lived near Dixon, Ohio, until recently he purchased a home here, where he was enjoying the declining years of his life. He served in the civil war in Company E, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and very creditably fought for the Union cause. The G. A. R. had charge of the funeral, which was held at the Dixon M. E. church this morning at 10:30 o'clock. Burial was at Flatrock cemetery. DON’T BE TOO HARD Is Roosevelt’s Request to the Custom House Officers Today. LINK TELLS STORY The Jeffries-Johnson Fight Will be Held at Reno, Nevada, July 4th. (United Press Service.) Aboard Kaiserine Augusta Victoria, June 17 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The ordeal of the custom house loomed before Colonel Roosevelt today when he was handed blank forms for information from the custom officers. He said, “I hope they won't be too hard on me. I will send my secretary to the custom house with a blank check and instruct him to fill same out in the amount of duty.” (United Press Service.) Chicago, 111., June 17 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Representative. M. S. Link, testifying in the trial of Lee O’Niel Browne today declared that his confession made before the grand jury was obtained by intimidation and that he afterward told the state’s attorney. Mr. Wayman, that it was untrue. Link said that his “Sweeping” before the grand jury was a hard one and that he broke down and cried. (United Press Service.) San Francisco, Cal., June 17 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Fight fans today practically abandoned all hope of seeing me Jeffries-Johnson battle here, when Sam Berger for Jeff and Jack Johnson for himself, telegraphed to Reno, Nev., for quarters. Tex Rickard is expected to make a public announcement of fight plans by this evening. u CHILDREN'S DAY SERVICES. The Calvary Evangelical Sunday school will hold their annual Children's Day services on Saturday evening, June 18th. A special program is being prepared and a hearty welcome is extended to all. The program is as follows: Opening Song. Responsive Reading. Prayer—Rev. E. R. Roop. Song. Declamation —Lottie Lett. Exercise — "Our Day” — Primary Class. Declamation —Rolland Miller. Welcome Solo —Carlo Standiford. Declamation —Khlone Gaunt. Declamation —Faye Jackson. Song. Exercise—Golden Suns. Declamation —Charlie Lichtenberger. Declamation —Lee Miller. Song—Primary Class. Declamation —Dewey. Jackson. Declamation —Iva Barrone. Exercise —The King's Brigade. Declamation —Vova Mitch. Song. Declamation —Bessie Lichfenberger. Declamation —Tony Mitch. Dialogue—Summer’s Call. Declamation —Nellie Lett. Song. Remarks by Pastor. Receiving Offering. Come, and brings your friends with you. The gentlemen of the church assisted in the entertainment by placing new hitching racks around the church property.

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TRUSTEE MEETING From Various Townships the Officers Hold Session Each Month. TO DISCUSS LAWS And Exchange Ideas—Next Session Will be Held Here July 25th. The Township Trustees’ association met in regular monthly session at the office of Trustee Butler in the city oi Decatur June 14th. Those present were Messrs. Fleming, Magley, Huffman. Butler, Suman, Beer, Mosure. Cowan, Thornhill and Kelly. The meeting was called to order promptly at 9:30 o’clock by the chairman, Mr. Fleming, of Union township, who, after a few appropriate preliminary remarks. called-for a reading of the minutes of the last meeting. When a motion was made, stating that since the minutes had been published In the Democrat and the presumption was that all had read them, that they be approved and the reading dispensed with. Motion prevailed, and the association at onco got busy on soil), of the many questions that arise to mar the happiness and disturb tbe pea.ee of the township trustee. Several of tbe trustees brought their books with them to this meeting tor comparison as to uniformity of method and manner of bookkeeping, which we think a good idea. Many different subjects were up for discussion and ideas exchanged relative thereto. Some on which the law does not seen, to be very plain were referred to the state board of accounts for their opin ion thereon, and the secretary was instructed to write them to find out, if possible, just where they draw the line between plain duty and sound discretion. As stated in last month’s report the object of these meetings is mutual; for an exchange of ideas, a comparison of method, to keep in touch with one another; to enable them to work along uniform lines made necessary by the new uniform accounting system, to enable us to give the people we represent a businesslike as well as a satisfactory administration of the affairs of the office. This was a short session, adjourning at 12 o'clock, noon, but it was a busy one, and full of interest to all present. So well pleased were they with life meeting and place that on motion it was agreed to hold the next meeting at the same old place on the 25th of July. All trustees are urged to be present at the next, meeting. Respectfully, JOHN T. KELLEY, SecretaryPHI DELTA KAPPAS Will Renovate Ritual at National Convention at Bluffton. MANY SOCIAL AFFAIRS Attend Convention — Two Candidates for the Presidency. The Decatur Phi Delta Kappas will doubtless turn out well at the nation al convention at Bluffton June 28th. ,29th and 30th. Bluffton is making preparations to entertain about 200 or 300 delegates. The big annua’, banquet will be served this year al the Bliss hotel and a swell spread will be prepared. There will be smokerfor the frat boys in their club rooms, a dance in the club room on Tuesday, and on the closing evening, Thursday a reception and dance in the Elks club rooms. President Frank MeDov ell announces that among the impoi tant new matters of business will b' the renovation of the ritual, making 1 practically new. He will not be candidate for re-election. Two cand: dates thus far have been announced— Harvey Stewart of Fairmount and Dick Howard of Peru.