Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 158, Decatur, Adams County, 7 July 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 158.

I REFUSED LICENSE I Allen T. Flowers, a Bluffton Blind Musician, Wanted to Marry. I WELL KNOWN HERE I Clerk and Judge Decided He Was Incapable of Sup- » porting a Family. ■ William T. Flowers, a blind musi-1 M clan of Bluffton, who is well known i M here, where he has often given street ! H concerts, and Mrs. Clara May Smith H of that place were refused a marriage license by County Clerk Plessinger un-' Sfl der the provision of the marriage law |>fl which required a showing tliat leads » the officials to believe that the male H applicant will be abie to support a wife H and family, says a Bluffton dispatch. U The clerk’s action was sustained by II fudge Sturgis, to whom it was appealed. The dispatch says further: 8B “Allen Flowers was married once ■fl before and his wife died in 1908. leavBM ing him with six children. Previous U to that time it had been necessary for gfl the county to contribute to the support QH of the family, and after the death of fflfl his wife the children were taken to QU the orphan's home. Flowers is jjlind and unable to earn much money, al|H though as a musician and in various " ays he manages to eke out a reasonaflfl 14e living for himself. Mrs. Smith also |9B was married once before and was divorced and she has two children in HB the orphans' home. She has been Bfl keeping house for Flowers and some BA time ago the board of children’s guarflfl dians investigated and determined the ■fl conditions were not conducive to the Sfl best interests of the children of eithH er to have them kept there.” I ANNUAL PICNIC I The Zion Lutheran Church Arranging For Big Event Next Sunday. I WISHMEYER GROVE I Special Cars if Necessary to Care For the Crowd —A Good Time. ■ The Zion Luehtran church picnic. ■ their annual celebration of Children's I Day, will take place at the Wishmey- ■ er grove, near St. John's church, sev- ■ en miles north of Decatur, next Sunfl day. It promises to be a most deI lightful and pleasant day and the us- ■ ual big success. The grove is along fl the interurban and if necessary specfl ial cars will be operated to that place Ito accommodate the crowd. The comfl mittee is working hard this week to ■ arrange suitable and appropriate .'fl means of amusement. There will be ■ bowling alleys, shooting galleries. I horse shoe pitching, fish ponds and all fl the other harmless amusements. Refl freshments will be served on the fl grounds and there will be a program ■of much merit. The picnic begins at II o’clock in the afternoon, and you I and all your friends are invited to "I come and bring your dinner and supfl per, or come any way and be at the I grounds. It will be a happy day and ■ you will enjoy seeting the other peo- ■ pie enjoy themselves. Come. ? . V— — FORT WAYNE LIQUOR I Land James Coverdale Before Mayor Teeple. James Coverdale was arrested late ■ yesterday afternoon on the charge oi ■ drunkenness to which he pleaded guil■ty in Mayor Teeple’s court, and was I fined $1 and costs, amounting in all to 811. He stated that he had been in Fort Wayne the evening before and brought back a quart with him. which Es responsible for the drunkenness 1 . —o- ~ Harry Moltz returned home last evning from Bluffton, where he was atending to some business matters.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

ATTACK OF APPENDICITIS. Dr. D. D. Clark Become* Suddenly 111 —Dr. McOtcar Called. Dr. I). D. Clark became suddenly 111 Wednesday evening after returning home at supper time, with what seems to be appendicitis. Dr. McOscar of Fort Wayne was called in consultation, but it is not known at thfs time whether an operation will be necessary. Dr. Clark was reported better today noon and it is sincerely hoped by his host of friends that his recovery will be speedy. o Yes, summer is here "for sure.” The watermelon has made its appearance, and lies sweet and fresh-looking in the market, losing none of the smiles that are ascribed to its while on the vine. WALKING ON ROSES Jack Johnson’s Triumphant Entry Into Chcago This Afternoon. NEGROES TURN OUT A Riot at Cincinnati—Gardner Issues a Roosevelt Statement. (United Press Service.) Chicago, 111., July 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Two hundred policemen were stationed at the Northwestern railroad depot here this afternoon, when John Arthur Johnson returned home. Colored admirers of the champion began gathering at 9 o’clock this morning, although Johnson's special was not due until 1:30. Hundreds of dollars' worth of flowers were taken to the Johnson residence, where a carpet was laid of roses from the curb to the front door. Frock coats and women finery were strung along South State street today. (United Press Service.) Cincinnati, Ohio, July 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —John Williams, 22, negro, Lexington, Ky., was arrested here today after he had attacked end beaten Mrs. Katharine Berry, white, in her own home. A crowd of negroes demanded his release, brandishing clubs and knives. Police charged the mob. (United Press Service.) Oyster Bay, N. Y„ July 7—(Special to Daily Democrat) —United States Senator Beveridge is expected to arrive at Sagampre Hill this afternoon. (United Press Service.) New York. N. Y„ July .7— (Special to Daily Democrat)—At the request of Theodore Roosevelt, Nelson Gardner today issued a statement, branding as false the story of Roosevelt’s alleged endorsement of Representative Poindexter’s senatorial candidacy. Gardner was a guest at Sagimore Hill, but says Poindexter's candidacy was not mentioned. o— — CROYLE-WORDEN. Happy Wedding at U. B. Parsonage Wednesday Afternoon. • —— A quiet but happy wedding took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock, when Miss Jennie Croyle of this city was united in marriage to Mr. Arthur Worden of Terre Haute. The wedding took place at the United Brethren church parsonage, and Rev. Imler pro--1 nounced the words making them hus- ' band and wife. The couple left short- ! lv afterward on a trip, and will be at their home in Terre Haute in about thirty days. - - —O — JENNIE CROYLE TO WED. ■ A marriage license was issued to Jennie Croyle, 31, Decatur, and Arthur T. Worden. 34, glass worker, Terra Haute. Each has been married once before and divorced. — o — Mrs. M. V. B. Archbold is expected from Fort Wayne tomorrow for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Edge. She was one qf the unfortunate victims of the Fourth of July, one of her eyes being badly burned. She was riding in an automobile, when a boy threw a fire cracker, which struck her in the eye, exploding and burning her eye. It Is nogt thought the sight will be affected.

Decatur, Indiana. Thursday Evening, July 7, 1910.

MANY INJURIES Are Reported—Henry Steele Catches Hand Between Lever and Wheel. CUT TO THE BONE Dean Dor win Falls and Breaks Collar Bone—Vivian Jahn a Victim. Henry Steels, father of Jesse Steele of near Pleasant Mills, badly injured his hand, cutting it to the bone. He was working with a piece of farm machinery, when the lever fell on the wheel, his hand being caught between the two. Dean, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Wld Dorwin. fell down stairs Wednesday morning, breaking his collar bone. He was taken to Monroe by his mother, where the injury was given medical attention. Vivian, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Jahn, of south of Peterson, caught the thumb of her right hand in a hay loader. The end of the thumb was cut off and while the Injury was not serious, it is quite painful. A GOOD JOB. The Holthouse Drug company began on a job this morning that is much liked by all clerks, that of invoicing. The job is a tedious one and will require some time for completion. Every thing in the store, from the top shelf to the floor, will of necessity have to be handled, and the force will not be the least sorry when the task is completed. poultry Dealers Foreign Buyers Invade the Local Territory and Work Smoothly. TAKE IN FEW LOTS Offer Slightly Increased the Price But Poultry is to be Delivered Later. As is customary every year foreign live poultry buyers cover this and surrounding territory, engaging poultry a month or so before it is to be delivered, at a price more than it it worth at the time of engagement knownig that when it is delivered it will be worth more than the price they offer. This is evidenced by the fact that local dealers are now paying and have been paying for several weeks from one-half to one cent better than these outsiders paid today. These foreign buyers clinch the sale with the farmer at the time of engaging his poultry, by paying him so much down, thus making it compulsory on the farmer to either bring in his poultry or to return the money. As it is less poultry is being sold to these outsiders yearly, as the farmers realize they arc the losers by so doing. It is safe to say that Adams county poultry raisers are short about $250 to S3OO by selling their poultry at the prices they did to these foreign buyers today. -o SHAMROCKS VS. ELKS. The Decatur Shamrocks have booked a game of ball for next Sunday, when they will clash with the Fort Wayne* Elks at the Maple Grove park. This is the third game between these two teams, each having succeeded in winning a game, and this one will be strenuously fought. The locals will have about the same line-up as usual and promise to give the visitors their money’s worth. Everybody is expected to attend, as no admission will be charged. The aged Mrs. John Barnett still continues very sick, with no change in her condition.

TO BRING SUITS FOR LIBEL. Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Are Wrought Up. From indications today the executive committee of the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity may bring a suit against a Fort. Wayne newspaper, charging libel as a result of the paper printing an editorial on the national convention of the fraternity, which was held in this city last week. National President Harvey Stew'art, with one or two of the other national officers, are meeting with an attorney in Portland this afternoon, and if the evidence held by the fraternity is thought to* be sufficient, suit will be filed at once. Correspondents of other papers in Indiana may also get a chance to appear in court if the suit is brought. The entire fraternity was wrought up over the action taken by the metropolitan papers in this vicinity and the suit against the Fort Wayne paper may not be the only one according to the local memfiers. THE FERRY MUSEUM Founder’s Day Observed in Honor of Memory of Col. C. P. Ferry. BEST WISHES SENT To His Mother, Grandma Ferry, Because of Deeds of Her Son. great Sunday edition of fortyeight pages of the Tacoma (Wash.) Ledger, of June 26th, contains an interesting article on the observance of founder’s day at the Ferry museum. This will be of interest to Decatur citizens, as Col. C. P. Ferry, brother of Mrs. Dr. McMillen of this city, and son of Grandma Ferry, who makes her home witn me McMillens, was the founder. It was June 25, 1895, that the collection of curios from Colonel Ferry was received, this forming the nucleus for the museum to which be contributed over $100,060 in his lifetime. His death occurred last year in California. The speakers of founder's day were unstinted in their | praise, and upon motion of Mrs. E. T Weatherred, it was unanimously decided to have Curator W. H. Gilstrap send to Colonel Ferry’s aged mother. Grandma Ferry, of this city the congratulations and well wishes of the assembly because of the deeds of her son in establishing the Ferry museum. The guests of honor at the reception and celebration were Mrs. Elisha P. Ferry, wife of Washington’s first governor, and daughter, Mrs. Eliza Leary, a cousin of Colonel Ferry. Colonel Ferry, who gained the distinction of the only patron of the Ferry Museum by his large gifts to it, named Mrs. Leary as his successor, the museum articles providing that any person who gives SI,OOO or more to it becomes a patron with the right to name a successor. The June 26th issue of the Tacoma Ledger also contains an excellent likeness of Mrs. Leary. Among the number of those who assisted the guests of honor in the receiving line at the reception was Mrs. Frank Gast, of Tacoma, formerly of this city. The Ledger says further: “An interesting feature of last night's program was the reading of several letters from eastern relatives of the museum’s founder by Mr. Gilstrap. One of them was from Mrs. Caroline P. Ferry, mother of Colonel Ferry. She is ninety-six years of age and resides at Decatur, Ind. Other letters were from Col. F. W. Sapp of Galena. Kans., a cousin of Mr. Ferry, and another from his niece, Miss Minnie B. Orvis." — Oscar Fritzinger of Monmouth was a business visitor here today, returning home on the 1 o’clock car. The. Dr. Connell family left this morning for Rome City, where they Will enjoy and outing. They were accompanied by Miss Genevieve Berling. The Misses Tillie and Lollie Meibers and Louise Wertzberger, who have been enjoying a vacation at the Meibers cottage at Rome City, will return Sunday. Mrs. Lucinda Coon, who has been very sick with Bright’s disease at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Will Parent, is much better and has recovered sufficiently to be up and around.

SEEKS OBSCURITY Jim Jeffries Will Soon Fade From Prominence at Alfalfa Farm. NEAR LOS ANGELES Severe Earthquake Recorded—Chicago Woman Kills Husband and Self. (United Press Service.) San Francisco, Ca., July 7—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Within twentyfour hours, a week ago the idol of American fight fans, and considered the best man in the world (with his fists), will have disappeared into the obscurity of his alfalfa farm, near Los Angeles, never to emerge again as the hope of the white race. Jeff will leave Oakland tonight. He refused admittance to all visitors today. It is said he goes into a rage when hip recent fight Is mentioned. (United Press Service.) Washington. D. C., July 7—(Special to Daily Democrat—The most severe earthquake shock recorded here since the shock in the West Indies in 1907, was shown at the university at midnight. It is calculated that the shock centered 1,500 miles from here. (United Press Service.) Chicago, 111., July 7—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Mrs. Homer Mulsaw early today shot and fatally wounded her husband, whose dissipation had driven her frantic. Mulsaw had fatally wounded her two-year-old daughter. She completed the tragedy by killing herself with a draught of carbolic acid. THREE CANDIDATES Given Degree by Modern Woodmen Last Evening Interesting Meeting. A LARGE GATHERING Addresses Given by Many Members—Good Program For Next Wednesday. One of the largest gatherings at the Modern Woodmen hall for some time was that of Wednesday evening when three candidates were given the degree work, making them full members of the order. The work was conferred by the local lodge and was complete in all respects. Several interesting addresses were given by the different brethren and were much appreciated by all present. A very appropriate program was carried' ont during the evening, most of those present taking part and was among the best ever given by the lodge. Those who took the degree work Wednesday evening were Henry Schlickman. John Beinke and Henry Scherry. Several others were also to be taken in Wednesday evening, but owing to other business were detained and will be taken through on another occasion. It was also announced that on next Wednesday evening a fitting program will be rende/ed and all the members are asked to be present and take part. Initiatory work will again be given and two candidates who have already been slated are Frank Butler and Frank Bright. — NEW DISTRICT DEPUTY. " » Fort Wayne Man is Named by the Knights of Columbus. Charles M. Niezer of Fort Wayne has been appointed by the Knights of Columbus lodge to serve as district deputy. His territory includes the counties of Adams, Wells, Allen, Noble. DeKalb. Lagrange and Steuben. T. J. McLaughlin, also of Fort Wayne, is the retiring deputy, who has so successfully held this charge for the past seven years.

REV. WHITE WAS THE ORATOR. In the Fourth of July Celebration at Kokomo. « In Its account of the Fourth celebration at Kokomo the Tribune of that place said: "The Rev. White was the orator of the day, addressing the large audience on “The Genesis of the Flag.” The topic itself soundj'd rath er dry and statistical, but the speaker sketched in his historical data swiftly, and told with deep patriotic understanding the dramatic and colorful story of the birth of the nation's emblem. His addres was a splendidly patriotic one, and always Interesting and forceful, he rose at times to heights of moving and impassioned eloquence.” - o JOHN FERRY SICK Was Found Suffering From Malaria Alone at His Home at Bluffton. BY NEIGHBOR LADY Wife and Children Were With Relatives in Northwest Part of State. * John Ferry, living at the corner of Central avenue and Williams street, was found sick and alone in his home i Tuesday evening by Mrs. J. E. Sunier, residing the next door west of the Ferry home and he might have lain even a much longer period without help but for the fact that an accident befell Mrs. James Crosbie, sr„ living directly across the street. Mrs. Crosbie fell off her porch and. Mrs. Sunier, after crossing to the Crosbie home to assist the aged woman into i the house, hurried to the Ferry home for the purpose of telephoning to Mrs. Crosbie’s daughter, Mrs. W. I. Evans. She found the Ferry house unlocked but nobody answered her knock and when she entered she discovered Mr. Ferry hick in his bed. He had been there since morning and felt too sick and weak to rise even to get a drink of water and was almost famished for a drink. Mrs. Sunier informed other neighbors of Mr. Ferry's sickness and a physician was called. He diagnosed the case as malaria fever, and prescribed for the same and neighbors have been looking after Mr. Ferry since that time. Mr. Sunier sat up with him all of last night and today other neighbors have been looking after him and his home, and the Masonic lodge of which he is a member, also became interested in his welfare as soon as they learned of his illnes. Mr. Ferry was reported better today and it is thought the sickness will be broken up with nothing more serious than malaria. Mrs. Ferry and children are with his mother in the northwestern part of the state, and have, been there since the death of Mr. Ferry’s father and are assisting her in moving to the home of another son. Dr. Ferry, of Akron. Ind. Mr. Ferry was there also and it is thought he contracted the malaria from the Kankakee swamps.— Bluffton News. o ■ ————— FRED TAGUE TO LOCATE HERE. beal For Fire Insurance Agency in Decatur is on. F. B. Tague, who for several years was one of the successful shoe merchants of this city, and who recently sold his store here to Peoples & Gerke, going to Greenville, Ohio, where he became proprietor of one of the established shoe stores there, has decided to return to Decatur. A deal is now under way for the purchase of one of the fire Insurance agencies of the city by Mr. Tague, and should this carry, he will, in all probability, move his family to this city soon. This will indeed be very pleasing news to their large number of Decatur friends. o Mrs. J. L. Edge, who has been sick with rheumatism and heart trouble, shows some improvement day by day. George C. Steele of the racket store went to Indianapolis today to meet a representative of a Philadelphia firm, who is showing samples there, paying the way of the various racket store dealers to visit their headquarters there during display.

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MRS.YOUNGWINNER Chicago Woman Elected President of Educational Society. SYNDICATE TO FIGHT The Movement Against Exhibiting the Jeff ires- Johnson Pictures. (United Press Service.) Boston, Mass., July 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Mrs. Ella Young of Chicago was this afternoon elected unanimously as president of the National Educational society. The nominating committee elected T. S. Snyder, principal of the Colorado State Normal, but the delegates disregarded the report of the committee and Mrs. Young won easily. (United Press Service.) New York. N. Y., July 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —strike of 50,000 women garment workers was declared at a meeting of the executive committee to go into effect at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The strikers demand recognition of their union, shorter hours, increased wages and improved working conditions. ■ (United Press Service.) New York, N. Y., July 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The right of communities to bar the Jeffries-Johnson fight pictures will be tested in the courts. Samuel Lubin, head of the picture syndicate, today 1 said: “We have spent $200,000 to secure these pictures and we will not yield without a struggle. I am confident the antimovement will not succed in court.” ADAIR CONFIDENT I Interviewed at Muncie and Says His Majority Will be Larger Than Ever Ji IN NEXT NOVEMBER Did Not Talk Further But Will Have Something to Say Next Week. Congressman John A. M. Adair was in Muncie for a short time last evening on his way to his home at Portland from a business trip to Indianapolis, says the Muncie Star. Between cars, he was espied by several of his especial friends who had the first chance in many months to have a chat with him, the representative having only recently returned from the long session of congress which was adjourned a week or two ago. Congressman Adair pleasantly, but firmly declined to discuss politics except to remark that he would have something to say at the democratic convention in Muncie a week from today when he will be renominated for a third term. “Will you consent to answer one question?” asked a representative of The Star. “Well, what is it?” he said. "Do you expect to be elected?” “Yes,” said Mr. Adair, “and incidentally you may say by the largest majority I have yet received at the hands of the voters of the Eighth congressional district of Indiana. Don't forget that.” Arrangements for the convention have not been made, but the gathering will nrobably be held In the Wysor Grand. District Chairman George Beebe of Anderson will be here tomorrow’ afternoon at which time arrangements for the convention will be made. o Mrs. Samuel Chronister asrd Mrs. Jonas Fisher and children of Pleasant Mills were Decatur visitors today. Mrs. Fisher brought her little son. Glen, in for medical treatment for his hand, which was injured by being 1 caught in a hay fork pulley a short while ago.