Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 156, Decatur, Adams County, 5 July 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 156.

THE FOURTH IN DECATUR Program as Advertised— Band Boys Are to be Congratulated. MR. MORAN’S SPEECH The Day Closed With a Two Hours’ Display of Beautiful Fireworks. We take off our hats to Herbert Lachot, Bandmaster Engle and his lads, Henry Thomas and the others who assisted in making the Fourth celebration a success, for such it was generally voted. To Mr. Lachot the greater amount of credit Is due. He was the “motor," who never gave up, who In the face of "tips" that he couldn’t make it go, kept on pushing and did make it go and furnished us an old-time celebration. Os course there were the Inevitable things that made parts of the program go wrong, but it was given as advertised as nearly as possible. The crowd surprise! many and during the entire day, and especially in the evening the downtown streets were packed. The day started with the firing of anvils. At 9 o’clock the band boys gave a, concert, and at 10:30 the industrial parade, with about thirty Handsomely decorated and well prepared were given on Second street, ed the bicycle race for boys under twenty, and immediately after dinner the sack, wheelbarrow and potato races were given on Secvond street, with plenty of starters and lots of fun for the spectators. At 2:30 the program at the court house was carried out as advertised, the Declaration of Independence being read by Attorney J. C. Sutton and the speech of the day by Hon. J. C. Moran. The latter delivered a splendid oration, eulogizing the heroes and inspiring the audience with patriotism. About this time the crowd divided, a part attending the airdomes where news was being received from the Jeffries-John-son fight at Reno, while others went to the lot near the jail where the balloon ascension was scheduled to take place. The later part of the program proved unlucky Professor Woods of Middlebury, Ind., had ben employed to make the ascension and parachute drop, but after he arrived it was found that the parachute drop was to be made by two dogs. This would have proved a good attraction, and the men were ordered to proceed. They inflated the baloon, but some bad luck caused the gas to escape from the big bag and the work had to be done over. When It was nearly ready to “cut loose’’ the balloon caught fire and the bag was ruined, causing this part of the program to fizzle. After supper the band boys gave a concert and at 9 o’clock the fireworks display began. This was in charge of Dr. J. Q. Neptune and En Vancil. The display was a beautiful one, was given on Court street and lasted for exactly two hours, closing with the Liberty tree, a beautiful design. The streets were packed and all enjoyed the evening immensely. The weather was just a little cool for the day, but this but added to the pleasure. Good order prevailed throughout and the day was a big success, to which due credit should be given the band boys. Such occasions are good for a town and the business men of Decatur should see that there are more of them. Already the inspiration seems to be working and it is likely that we will have several big days this summer and fall, Including a Home coming, which Is now being discussed for the autumn. Among the wagons which attracted much attention in the parade was one advertising the White Stag cigar. A large wagon decorated in the national colors carried a cigar shop on which several workmen were building WKite Stag cigars, while about it on either side was built a wall spelling the words, "White Stag.” built from cigar boxes. It attracted much attention. The lumber yards, Kirsch, Sellemeyer £ Sons, and the Decatur Lumber company, had in handsome wagons that showed much time and expense had

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been given them. The Acker Cement Works, the Decatur Produce Company. Gay, Zwick & Meyers, Baughmans, and many others also made good showings. o " KOKOMO VS. DECATUR. The high school base ball team of the Catholic schools of Kokomo arrived in the city this morning and this afternoon crossed bats with a team from the St. Joseph's school at Maple Grove park. The Kokomo team is composed of a bunch of good players and they will make the locals go some if they expect to win. Frank Lose and John Coffee will form the battery for the locals and with the proper support will be able to capture the long end of the game. o THEFOURTH’STOLL Os Victims—Has Been the Largest in Several Years in Decatur. THE DIERKES BOY Suffers the Most Severe Injuries—Many Others Injured. The Fourth claimed an unusually large toll of injured m Decatur, and while none of the injuries will result fatally, many are quite serious and painful. The first one reported, and by far the most serious, was that of Diedrick, eight or nine-year-old son of Mrs. Herman Dierkes of the west part of the city. The little lad had gotten up quite early—about 6 o’clock in the morning—to shoot off a giant fire cracker. He lighted it and then stepped back. It failed to go o£, however, and thinking that the fuse had not ignited, went up to examine it. Just as he was peering over it the cracker exploded in his face. He was knocked back unconscious and his mother and others hastening to him, though he was dead. He soon regained consciousness, how'ever. Dr. Coverdal was called and the lad’s injuries given attention. His entire face was badly burned, and though his eyes are still so badly swollen that no examination can be made, itis not thought that his sight will suffer. He rested well Monday night, was able to eat well today and will soon have fully recovered. In many instances he was reported as dead, half of his face torn away, and there were other gross exaggeration, which, happily are untrue. though he was very badly hurt. Clifford LaDelle is going about with both hands bandaged. Mond& morning, wile lighting a giant fire cracker, which he held in his hand, his hat blew away and he was kept so busy chasing it and dodging other chackers thrown about his feet, that he forgot about the lighted one he held in his nand until it exploded. His hand was badly burned and torn. In the evening another Roman candle wentß9 ing a Roman candle went off in the other hand, burning and browning that member also. A son of George Wheeler of South Third street had two fingers of the right hand painfully torn and burned by a fire cracker that decided to explode before it left his hand. A large fire cracker exploded in the hand of Mrs. Louis Holthouse, badly burning and tearing that member. Nick Miller was one of the Fourth of July victims. While, riding in the Jesse Niblick automobile Monday afternoon some one was so mean as to throw a lighted giant cracker into his lap. The fire cracker did not stand upon ceremony, but went off at once. Miller’s legs were badly burned, as well as his trousers which were well nigh torn to shreds—at least they would make good rivals of "porusknit.” He has recovered sufficiently to be able to walk out today. Dr J. M. Miller was called to the Lew Hammond home Monday to extract powder from the eyes of the ten-year-old son . No serious results, from the accident are feared. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Miller of Huntington are making a few days’ visit with his mother. Mrs. Xavjer Miller, in the south part of the city.

Decatur, Indiana. Tuesday Evening, July 5, 1910.

A GREAT PICNIC Was That Given in Lehman Grove by Sunday Schools of South Half OF THE COUNTY C. J .Lutz of This City a Speaker—Thousands Attended—A Good Time. FTom 3,000 to 4.000 people were in attendance at the great Fourth of July celebration given by the Sunday school associations of the south half of the county in Lehman's grove, on the south endge'of Berne Monday. The north half of the county was also well represented there, and many ministers from this city as well as others interested in the Sunday schools were in attendance. At 9 o’clock the line of march wended its way from the school at Berne to the Lehman grove, the long line, lead by the Geneva, Berne and Blue Creek bands. Among the speakers were Rev. Elmer Ward Cole of Huntington, Hon. Clark J. Lutz of this city, representatives of the various Sunday schools in attendance, as well as special music and recitations. Two ball games were pulled off. The first was between the Evangelical and Reformed boys, the Evangelicals winning by the score of 8 to 7. The winners, with two from the Reformed ranks, were then pitted against the Blue Creek township team, the Berne boys winning. The refreshment stand was conducted by the association, which reaped a goodly amount for the treasury to carry on the good work. A feature that was especially good, though perhaps it did not contribute so much to the treasury as to the good of mankind, was the lemonade department, where excellent lemonade was sold at a penny a glass. It is estimated that about 3,800 glasses were sold. The day was one of unprecedented happiness and interest, and a “safe and sane" way of spending the Glorious Fourth.” o FATALLY INJURED William Frazier, Jr., of Blue Creek Township Hurt in a Runaway. AT WILLSHIRE. OHIO Crushed Between Rig and Hitching Rack—Well Known Here. William Frazier, jr„ aged about twenty-four, was perhaps fatally injured in a runaway accident on the main street of Willshire at about 10 o'clock Monday morning. He had driven up with a hoise which frightened at automobiles and noticing one approaching, he had walked to the horse’s head and was holding him. As the machine approached, the horse lunged, carrying the young man with it and throwing him in such a manner that he was caught betwen the rig and a hitching rack. His bowels were crushed and he was otherwise injured internally. He was taken to the hotel and medical aid summoned, who have since done everything possible to save bis life nut the outlook at this time is that he cannot live longer than a day or two. No bones were broken but the injury to the bowels is sufficient it is thought to cause death. The young man is quite well known here, being a son of William Frazier, of Blue Creek township, who was a candidate for county Assessor last winter. He is unmarried. —o ,Louis Scheumann returned to duty this morning as conductor of the interurban freight car after a week’s vacation, during which tiine”lie nursed a foot which was mashed about a week ago, when a load of freight fell on it. The injury was a very painful one. Noah Loch served as conductor i during his incapacity.

THE BOUTS AT THE AIRDOMES. The athletic exhibitions at the Star and Crystal Airdomes Monday afternoon attracted good-sized crowds and were quite interesting. At the Star a six-round bout beetween Clyde Young and Billy Davis proved good. The men w ere both classy and Davis showed more than ordinary skill as a boxer. There were several other good attractions. At the Crystal. Red Stevens nnd Happy Smith boxed snappy rounds that pleased the audience. o U. B. MEMBERS, ATTENTION! The official board will meet at the church Wednesday evening after the prayer meeting and as this is the last meeting of the board before the last quarterly conference of the year it Is important that all members be present. Each member of the church, whether occupying an official relation or not, is invited to be present. THE COURT NEWS Three New Cases—A Well Known Decatur Young Couple Airs Trouble. WANTS SI,OOO ALIMONY Will of Mrs. Susannah Archer Filed For Probate— Marriage License. ’*■*' 11 Butcher & Armantrout filed a new case entitled Sarah R. Imboden vs. Martin Smith et al., petition to quet title to real estate. A similar case was that of Earl Farlow vs. Jacob Mast et al., to quiet title to real estate. Attorney D. E. Smith filed a new case entitled Bessie Weis vs. Louis Weis, for a divorce and SI,OOO alimony. The parties are well known here, and news of domestic troubles in their household will cause much surprise. The complaint avers that they were married seven years ago this month and that two children have been born to them. Mrs. Weis says her husband has been cruel to her, has accused her falsely of infidelity, cursed her and on the morning of July 3rd choked, beat and shook her. She asks also for the custody of her children and for ten dollars per month to support them on. A marriage license was issued to Nona M. Hoffman, 23 music teacher, and daughter of Peter Hoffman, Linn Grove, and Lawrence L. Yager. 27, a mechanic at Berne. The last will of Susannah Archer was probated, her son, David, being named as executor. She provides for the payment of her debts and gives one-ninth to each of her children, John, Jerry, Isabelle Winans, Amanda Moats, David, Columbus and Elmer, and a similar share to the Faust and Winans children, who are grandchildren. The will was written May 8, 1908, and was witnessed by D. B. Erwin and W. A. Lower. o DEVOTIONAL SERVICE The annual retreat for the Sisters of St. Agnes to be held in this city will begin on Monday of next week, and continue until the following Sat- i urday, when it will be brought to a close in the morning with solemn services. Rev. Father Scifcur, a missionary from the Jesuit order of Cincinnati, will be in charge and during which time some very appropriate lectures will be delivered each day. It will not only be for the sisters of the place but large numbers from surrounding towns will also be in attendance. Special services will be held, and each day will end with the benediction of the blessed sacrament. The retreat is held in this city each year, owing to the number of sisters being stationed here, which is one of the best in the order and the efficient manner in which they can be accommodated. Among those to be in attendance will be Sister Mary Deloris of Muncie, formerly Miss Nona Holthouse of this city.

THE BIG BATTLE Black Jack Johnson Knocks Out Jim Jeffries, the American Idol. OF THE MANLY ART Negro Won in Fifteenth Round—Jeffries Never Had a Chance. Jack Johnson, negro, born In Texas, resident now of Chicago, aged thirtytwo, weight, 208, son of a slave, on the afternon of July 4th, at Reno, Nevada, whipped James Jeffries, weight 218, white, aged, thirty-five, of San Francisco, world’s champion, idol of the American people, victor over Corbett, Fitzsimmons and seventeen other btg ones, knocking him out in the fifteenth round. Jeffries couldn’t come back. Johnson secures $120,000, including the picture money, and Jeffries $lll,OOO. This tells the story In a nutshell. The news was received here by bulletins and it is needless to say that there were many surprised. and many who felt down-heart-ed when the news of the fifteenth round announced that Jeff had been knocked down for the first time in his life and then knocked out. Decatur was for Jeff, but his admirers admit today that he had no chance against the brawny negro. For months the men had been in training and for weeks the coming battle had been a big topic of conversation. Many believe this the last championship fight that will ever be pulled off in this country and there are many regrets that the game will close with a colored man holding the belt. But little money exchanged hands here on the fight. ■o — FOURTH OF JULY STORK. A Fourth of July stork stalked into the city Monday morning about 3 o’clock, stopping at the Joe Cloud home, where it left a fine baby girl. STATE MEETING The B. P. O. Elks Will Have a Grand Time at South Bend. ARRANGING FOR IT They Expect Eight Thousand Guests —Ample Accommodations. South Bend will put on her gala dress in honor of the meeting of the State Reunion Asociation of B. P. O. Elks, which will take place in that city July 7th, Bth and 9th. There never Has been such enthusiasm shown and such liberal donations made by the merchants of South Bend for any similar affair. W. L. Short, a professional decorator from Chicago, has arrived with a car load of banners, shields and emblems of the antlered herd. In purple and white, and the down town buildings are already being covered with the bright colored bunting. Ample accommodations have been arranged for the 8,000 expected iguests. Not only have the hotels made special arrangements, including the opening, of the new annex to the Oliver with 125 aditional rooms, but hundreds of private citizens will open their homes to the visiting brothers. The fact that the national reunion occurs at Detroit the following week will make the attendance unusually Targe, for many delegations have arranged to stop over at the Hoosier city or. their way to the grand lodge meeting. o 1 WAS A CLEAN FOURTH. Not One Drunk Reported by Police— No Cases. The police records are clear today—an unusual case after the Fourth. “It was an unusually clean Fourth of July." said Marshal Peterson this morning. "There was not one drunk reported.”

TOM RAILING SOLD TO BUFFALO. Will Remain With Battle Creek Until Season Closes —Henderson Sold. Tom Haefllng of Flint, Mich., who is here for a short visit with relatives, reports that Tom Railing, the big Decatur pitcher, who is making a sensational record with the Battle Creek team this year, has ben purchased by Buffalo, of the Eastern league. He will not, however, be delivered until the end of the season, as Battle Creek needs him to assist in winning the pennant this year, for which they are having a hard battle with Adrian. Henderson, fogpierly of here, and who is playing shortstop on the Battle Creek team, has also been sold to an eastern league and the boys look like major league materia). IN MY SESSION The Commissioners Are Not Bothered With a Heavy Docket This Term. THE BONDS ARRIVE Bond For Three Macadam Roads Were Signed This Afternoon. Bonds for the Magley, Martz and Heiman macadam roads arrived and were signed this afternoon and delivered to their purchasers. The roads have been sold and will be built this year. George F. Steele et al., a petition for ditch, was ordered docketed, and made a cause pending in the Commissioners’ court. P. F. Jones and eight other residents of St. Mary’s township, asking that a certain road in that township be made a part of the macadam road system of the county. The Martin Reinking macadam road petition was filed and Surveyor Ernst named as engineer, and Charles Bultemeier and James Steele named as viewers. 4 . 4 .. ' • The viewers’ and engineer’s reports for the Monroe Elevator Macadam road were filed and approved, and the road ordered sold, bids being received on the first day of the August term, the same being August Ist. The board of review completed its labors for this year this afternoon and thus the assessed valuations as finally adjusted by them will stand for the year. The board has been faithful in the exercise of their duties and have spent a busy thirty days in adjusting values in the county. o C. E. DOTY, IN WRECK. In the list of injured in one of the worst wrecks of the year, that of the Twentieth Centur Big Four Limited and a C. H. & D. passenger train at Middletown, Ohio, Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock, appears the name of C. E. Doty of Bellefontaine. Ohio, supposed to be the former merchant of this city, who removed to Bellefontaine, Ohio, from here. John Stewart, linotype operator for this paper, who returned this morning from Dayton, Ohio, witnessed the bringing of the dead and injured into that city for care and treatment. The union depot was thronged with the hundreds who were forced to wait on their trains delayed by the wreck and thousaids of friends and relatives of the injured, anxious to learn of the seriousness of the injuries who a fewhours before had left them in Dayton happy and well. Owing to the smashing of a telegraph pole at the place of the wreck all communication with the scene was impaired and friends were frantic with anxiety. Twenty killed and nearly thirty injured is the report. o The Misses Margaret Gallogly, Agnes Coffee and Osie Cowan, who visited in Fort Wayne recently, were on a car that figured in a little collision with an ice wagon. Had not the motorman used his full efforts in stopping the car, so that it struck with slight force, results would have been most serious. As it was the driver was knocked from the wagon, but was uninjured.

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POTOMANIE POISON Came Near Causing Death of Oliver Lizer, Wife and Son Sunday. ARE OUT OF DANGER Fourth Was Quiet at Monroe—Everybody Went to Other Places. » Monroe, Ind., July s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat) —On Sunday afternoon, snortly after dinner, Oliver Lizer, wife and son. living about four miles south of here, became suddenly 111 from potomanie poison, caused by eating canned corn. These three members of this family ate from this can, while a smaller child escaped, owing to the fact that it was too small to partake of the same. A physician was summoned from this place, who found on his arrival that the three persons were very sick, especially Mr. Lizer, It was feared for some time that the result would prove fatal, but owing to the timely arrival of the physician they are all reported much better, but still were quite sick today. The Monroe Sunday school was well represented at the Berne Sunday school picnic on the Fourth. Three large wagons were decorated and filled to utmost capacity with children and older people, and headed by the marshal of the delegation, Lester Keller, one of Monroe's popular young men. who rode on horse back. They report having an enjoyable time and all were well pleased with their day’s outing. Monroe was the quietest place on the map on the Fourth. Everybody and their uncles and aunts left here for various places to spend the holiday. Among those who went a distance were Miller Hendricks and wife, to Portland; William Brandyberry and wife, to Geneva; Lawrence and Walter Lobenstine, Dr. E. Osterman, to Rome City; a number went to Decatur and the rest to Berne, leaving but few people in Monroe. 4; fl Miss Bessie Mason left for Muncie Saturday afternoon to spend the Fourth with her father and family. Andy Wisler of Reading, Mich., was the guest of his brother. Joseph, and other relatives on the Fourth, returning home Monday evening. Z. O. Lewellen spent Sunday at Rome City. Clarence Smith returned to Bluffton Tuesday morning to resume his studies at the Bluffton business college after a week’s vacation with his parents here. The Ladies' Aid ice cream social held at the Lichty Bros. & Co. ne.v store rooms was a sucess financially and socially from start to finish. A large crowd was in attendance and everything -was sold out. The proceeds realized is said to have been a handsome sum, which will be applied toward paying for the new carpet recently purchased by the society for the M. E. church at this place. The ladles wish to thank the people so rtheir liberal patronage in making the event the success which it was. Mont and Grover Oliver and Archie Bailey, who have been employed at the Reo automobile works at Lansing, Mich., for some time, arrived here Sunday evening to spend a short vacation with their parents at this place. Mrs. Ben Smith and children left for Chicago, where she will make a two weeks' visit with relatives and friends. o Those inclined to argue are bringing forth the great influence of prayer again. It is a well known fact that, many of the negro churches held special meetings to pray for Johnson's victory. while there are no special instances of any prayer meetings being held by the whites for Jeffries. Many are inclined to place one and one together.