Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 161, Decatur, Adams County, 11 July 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 161

EHINGER REUNION A Hundred Members of the Old Family Met at the Carl Ehinger Home. NEAR NEW HAVEN And Enjoyed a Happy Day of Getting Acquainted— With Big Feasts. Nearly one hundred representatives of the Ehinger families from Decatur, Huntington, Fort Wayne and Chicago attended tne reunion held at the Carl Ehinger farm near New Haven Sunday. The home was the scene of much good cheer during the entire day and evening, with a sumptuous dinner and supper, and many things besides, the always happy mingling of friends and relatives long separated, to make the day one never to be forgotten. Among those in attendance were the following, from New Haven and vicinity: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ehinger, daughter Loretta, and son. Sebastian; Messrs, and Mesdames George Ehinger, Louis Ehinger, Phillip Ehipger, Edward Slink, John Ehinger. Bernard Vodde and Mr. Frank Virol. From Fort Wayne: Messrs, and Mesdames Ferdinand Ehinger, Joseph Ehinger, Edward Ehinger, Dennis Cleary and John Hilgemann, Misses Clara. Edith and Mary Ehinger and Mathias Cramer snd Joseph Gnau. From Huntington: Messrs, and Mesdames Conrad Ehinger. Daniel Broderick, Frank Ehinger, Ollie Ehinger, Andrew Saal, Andrew Kauff. Eugene Ehinger, Miss Lena Young. Mr. Julius Ehinger, Peter Petrie, Mrs. Bridget O’Laughlin. From Owassa. Michigan: Miss Pascalene O'Laughlin. From Chicago: Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Salisbury. From Decatur: Mrs. Elizabeth Ehinger, Messrs, and Mesdames E. X. Ehinger, J. H. Meyer, Floyd Smith. Charles Lang, Mrs. Verona Smith and Misses Maggie, Annie end Cecelia Smith. The day was one of the happiest ever spent, and relatives met relatives whom they had never seen before. The occasions will be held more frequently in the future. o————— DETECTIVE WAS BURIED TODAY, (United Press Service.) Springfield, Ky., July 11—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The body of Karl M. Etherington, the young antisaloon detective, who was lynched at Newark, Ohio, was buried here this afternoon. When the body arrived Hartwell Etherington, the lad’s father, ordered the casket opened. He took one glimpse and collapsed. His mother is in a critical condition from the shock. LOEB WANTED FOR GOVERNOR. (United Press Service.) Beverly, Mass.. July 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—lt was learned from an authoratative source that President Taft has asked William Loeb to become the administration candidate for governor of New' York. He is also insured the support of Colonel Roosevelt and Governor Hughes. —o JEFF WILL DECIDE IN A WEEK. (United Press Service.) Los Angeles, Cal., July 11-(Special to Daily Democrat) —Jim Jeffries left here this afternoon for Catalina for ti week’s fishing trip. While at that place he will decide the question of whether or not he will re-challenge Johnson, he said today. 0 11 "" 1 FULLER WIKL WAS FILED TODAY. (United Press Service.) Chicago, 111., July 11— (Special to Daily Democrat)— Property amounting to one million dollars as carefully estimated, will be equally divided < among the eight children of the late Chief Justice Fuller, according to his will which was read and filed here for probate today. NEWARK MAYOR SUSPENDED. (United Press Service.) Columbus, Ohio, July 11—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Governor Hatmon this afternoon suspended Mayor Herbert Atherton of Newark on the grounds of gross neglect of duty. Mrs. M. V. B. Archbold, who was badly burned about the eye July 4th by a fire cracker, which exploded in her face, is somewhat improved, according to a message received today by friends.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

WAS BUILT RIGHT AT HOME.

Bremerkamp’s Mills Have New Delivery Truck Made by A. D. Pugh. The Fornax Mills, H. H. Bremerkamp, proprietor, have a handsome new delivery wagon on the streets, that is attracting quite a little attention. The wagon, we are proud to say, was built right here at home, and is the equal of any of the high priced rigs purchased at any big factory in the country. The wagon was constructed by A. D. Pugh, the blacksmith and wood worker, who has opened a shop near the Fornax Mills, and who is prepared to do all kinds of work. That he can build wagons will not be disputed by any one who examine this one. ABOUT THE SICK Arthur Harris Suffering From Blood Poisoning of Hand. ■■■ X Z WAS OPERATED UPON

Piece of Stick Taken From Knee After Many Months —Unusual Case. About half a year ago Fred Meyers fell and injured his knee which has been causing him much inconvenience since. Today noon a gathering on the knee broke and a piece of stick about a half inch in length, which ran into the knee at the time of the injury was extracted, and it is thought he will now recover with no permanently serious results. D. H. Hunsicker has recovered from an injury to his foot which he received a week ago while making his run as conductor on the interurban. While in Fort Wayne the trolley pole got out of order and he climbed upon the roof of his car to readjust it. In some way he fell to the hard pavement, falling with full force on one of bis heels, bruising it and tearing some of the ligaments. Frank Fisher has been confined to his home and bed the greater part of two weeks, suffering from rheumatism in a severe form. Arthur Harris of east of Bobo is suffering from a case of blood poisoning. which developed the first of last week, supposedly from a scratch received while making hay on the Sheets farm near Wren, Ohio. Dr. H. E. Keller of this city found it necessary to operate on the hand Sunday and today. o - ADDANG-TOPP. Wedding Will Take Place at Geneva Tuesday. Miss Margaret Moran left this afternoon for Geneva, where'op Tuesday morning sne will witness the wedding of a friend, which will be solemnized at that place. The contracting parties are Emma Addang and Joe Topp, both of Geneva. The wedding services will take place at St. Mary’s Cathodic church, and will’ be in charge of Rev. Father Cramer, the pastor. Both young people are well known at Geneva. where they have resided for years, and where they have won the confidence and good will of all with whom they have become acquainted. Only a few of the friends and relatives will be present at the home of the bride, where the day’s festivities will be observed, after which they will go to their own home, a few miles east of Geneva. The best wishes of their many friends will accompany them through life. Miss Florence Sprunger visited Sunday with friends in Fort Wayne l . Mr. McKnight of Toledo, Ohio, will be here Tuesday on business with Smith & Bell. Miss Nellie Schrock went to Indianapolis this morning, returning tomorrow evening. Mrs. Charles Colter and children are spending the week with Henry Colter and family at Rivarre. Miss Bess Schrock left today for Evanston, ill., where she will take a course in music in the university at that place. Miss Schrock is teacher of music in the city schools. 1

A BLIND TIGER Brought to Bay-Dan Straub Arrested—Sold Liquor Without License. I TRIAL WEDNESDAY Officers Have Been on the Watch For Past Six or Seven Weeks. Dan Straub was arrested Saturdaynight at 9 o’clock by Marshal Peterson and Policeman Melchl on a charge of selling liquor without a license. For some time the officials have suspicioned that a blind tiger was skulkaround in that vicinity, but they were unable to drive the tiger to bay until Saturday night, when, by the careful working out of a plan, Marshal Peter son overheard the conversation between the seller and the buyers, and saw the exchange of money and the beer, which took place among the tie piles west of the G. R. & I. railroad, not very far from the Straub home on South Seventh street. The purchasers it is said were Marion Whitright and Sam Diehl, to whom Straub handed each a bottle of beer in exchange for twenty cents apiece. It is said that Straub has been bringing in the suit cases with suspicious frequency and taking them to his headquarters on South Seventh street near the Mann grocery, where he lived during his separation from his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Straub, it is said, made up last week again, and he returned to his home, a few doors south of his batching quarters, taking the liquor there. Marshal Peterson stated that Straub said he had twenty-six more bottles of beer, but as no search warrant has been issued, the home w’as not searched. Straub was brought to Jail where he spent the night and Sunday morning was given a preliminary hearing before Mayor Teeple. Straub was not ready for trial,' however, and it was set for Wednesday evening at 7:30 o’clock. In default of bail he was returned to jail until time of the trial. TRAINING HORSES

F. M. Sullivan Arrived Today With String of Eight Fast Ones. FOR THE BIG FAIR Will Train at Steele’s Park —Judge Askins a Record Breaker Here. F. M. Sullivan of Geneva ariived at Steele’s park this morning, bringing with him eight head of as good horses as were ever driven around that track. His string includes Judge Askins, Ad r.ms county’s fastest stallion, with a record of 2:11%, and the horse that leads the world's record for a tour-year-old in his first start. The other horses in Mr. Sullivan's string are splendid animals, being sired by Coastman, 2:08%; John A. McCarion, 2:04%, and Judge Askins. These horses will be entered in the races at the Great Northern fair in September. and will also go in the show ring. The park will be busy from now on until the fair. The Great Northern fair will be here almost before you know it and from now on those in charge will be busy constantly pushing the work. They have already sold a number of privileges, including the merry-go-round, programs and others, and the exhibition this year promises to be the most successful ever held here. WILL BECOME NURSE. Miss Frances Rademacker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Rademaker, left this morning for Fort Wayne, where she will enter the nurse’s training class at Hope hospital. Miss Frances has served for some time as a member of the telephone force. She was accompanied to Fort Wayne this morntag by her sister, Miss Mae Rademacker, and Miss Ada Murray.

Decatur, Indiana. Monday Evening, July 11, 1910.

DUCKS WORTH THEIR WEIGHT. Six Duck* Have Layed 535 Egg* Within the Pa»t Four Month*. Herman T. Miller, sou of Louis F. Miller of Washington township Is the owner of the champion egg-iaying ducks in this or surrounding country. At least we have never heard of such a record as he is willing to swear to concerning six ducks which he owns and which In four mouths past have been almost equal to the hen that layed the golden eggs. During that period of time by actual count, these six ducks have layed 535 eggs. If anyone can beat this we would certainly like to hear of it. SUBSIDY ELECTION Will be Held in Decatur and Washington Township Tuesday. ARE EIGHT PRECINCTS Inspectors Receive Tickets —A New Case Filed— The Court News. • The Fort Wayne & Springfield special election to vote on a subsidy of $15,000 from Decatur and Washington township will be held Tuesday. The election is held under the law for special elections and the voting places will be held at the same places as in general elections. There will be eight voting places, sixain the city and two in the township. The inspectors, as appointed, called at the clerk's office Saturday and received the ballots. There are 3,000 ballots, which were divided among the inspectors as follows: H. W. Sellemeyer, West Washington, 370; Mathias Miller, East Washington. 320; John Lose, “A” First Decatur, 380; George Patterson. “B” First, Decatur, 310; Noah Mangold, “A” Second, 480; Samuel Butler, “B” Second, 250; J. F. Snow, “A" Third, 430; J. D. McFarland, “B” Third. 460.

Hooper & Lenhart have filed a new case entitled G. E. Bursley & Co. vs. Uriah E. Cramer, suit on account, demand, SIOO. The suit is for goods shipped to Ossian from January to April, while Mr. Cramer was conducting a restaurant there. o LITERAY NOTES. ( Mr. F. Berkeley Smith is temperamentally a gypsy, a rover. The titles of his books bear this out: “The Real Latin Quarter;” “How Paris Amuses Itself;” Parisians Out of Doors;’’ “Budapest the City of Magyars;” “In London Town." Now comes “The Village of Vagabonds," to be published in May by Doubleday, Page & Company. The “village" is a Little fishing community on the Norman coast near which Mr. Smith owns a farm, and the "vagabonds" are the people who visit him there and are his neighbors. On his farm Mr. Smith grows American corn. His wife is a French woman, who has lectured successfully in this country on French literary subjects. o SOLD OUT HIS ICE CREAM. J. L. Chronister, the hustling merchant at Bobo, who advertised an ice cream event for last Saturday evening, reports that he had splendid success. A good crowd was present and the entire stock of cream was disposed of. He will continue to give these events during the summer and you are all invited to attend. o DECATUR PLAYERS WON. The double-header ball game at Maple Grove park Sunday proved to be a good one, and especially do the Decatur players consider it so, as they won both games. The score with the Fort Wayne team stood 3 to 5,' and with the Pleasant Mills team 11 to 9 in favor of Decatur. The attendance was quite large. o ——— Invitations to the number of fifty have been issued by Mrs. R. J. Holthouse for a progressive pedro party, which is to take place at her home on Tuesday evening. The event will be in honor of Mrs. B. G. Lynch of Jonesboro, Ark., and the gathering promises to be one of much interest as well as pleasure.

STAGE THEATERS Are the Only Places That Will Get the Fight Pictures to Show. PICTORIUMS CUT OUT Children Will be Barred— Three Killed in Wreck on New York Central. (United Press Service.) New York, N. Y., July 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—-Comparatively few towns will see the Jeffries-John-son fight pictures, as a result of an announcement here today by the picture syndicate that the films will be exhibited only in "‘‘stage theaters." Meeting the world-wide protest for the protection of children, the picture show theaters will not be patronized. J. C. Lockland, vice president of the American Vitagraph company, said today: “The pictures will be shown in regular theaters. The films showing the training camps preliminary to the battle will consume two hours and we will make a regular performance of them, charging from one to two dollars admission. (United Press Service.) Poughkeepsie, N. Y., July 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Three trainmen were killed when the midnight express, westbound, on the New York Central was wrecked early today near Hudson. Its locomotive struck an iron door that had dropped from a freight train. Engineer Tyndall jumped, had both legs broken and died from internal injuries. Fireman Robert Holes was scalded to death and Baggageman Frank Ray was found dead in his car. o ■ Ervin Miller returned this afternoon to South Whitley, where he is employed as baker . He visited here over Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller. He is quite well pleased with his work at his new place. DIED AT PREBLE

Death Came to Henry C. Bieberich of Fort Wayne While on Visit WITH HIS BROTHER At Preble—Was Fifty-six Years of Age—Taken to Fort Wayne. Henry C. Bieberich of Fort Wayne, aged about fifty-six years, died Sunday at the home of his brother, C. D. F. Bieberich, at Preble, where he had gone tor a visit two weeks ago. He became ill while there with enteritis, death coming yesterday. The deceased had been a resident of Fort Wayne for the past twelve years, going there frofn Nebraska. He was a faithful member of the Emmaus Lutheran church and was highly respected in the community where he resided. He leaves a wife and eight children as follows: Mrs. Christ Schuster, Adolph, Anthony, Henry, Theodore, Alvina, Oscar, and Mabel !)ieberlcli. The remains were taken to Fort Wayne to the Wellman undertaking establishment Sunday evening and prepared for burial. The body was removed today to the home at 317 West Leith street. U. B. SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC. Will be Held in Steele's Park Thursday, July 21st. The Sunday school of the United Brethren church will give its annual picnic in Steele’s park a week from next Thursday, July 21st. Every member is urged to be in attendance at the Sunday school next Sunday as a committee will be appointed to look after the refreshment booth and stand. The picnic this year promises to be the best in several years.

BAUGHMAN HOME REMODELED. Extensive Improvement* Made on Eighth Street Home. Linn & Patton this morning began work on the remodeling of' the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Baughman on Eighth street, formerly the Lyman Hart property. A fine large new front porch will be added, as well as a shuttered back porch. The kitchen will be remodeled, the house painted and a number of other improvements made that will leave this already com sortable home without a par in the matter of convenience, comfort aud beauty. Mr. Baughman is proprietor of the Baughman five and ten cent store, which lately moved to its new and much improved quarters. INDIANA FLASHES New Castle Workman Believed to Have Been Murdered at Knightstown. DEATH NEAR DUNKIRK Lifeless Body Found in a Gravel Pit—Two Run Down at Helmsburg. (United Press Service.) Nashville, Ind., July 11—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Indianapolis & Southern Indiana railroad officials are today investigating the death of Samuel Kelso and wife, an aged couple who were run down at a crossing near Helmsburg Sunday by a southbound passenger train. Both bodies were badly mangled. (United Press Service.) Newcastle, Ind., July 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The body of El-

mer Oliver, aged twenty-one. employed at the Maxwell-Briscoe automobile factory, was found ground to pieces on the Big Four tracks at Knightstown. Ind., this morning. When last seen Saturday night Oliver had a roll of money on him. but when found he did not have a dollar. Coroner Hiatt held an inquest today, finding that the young man had been murdered. (United Press Service.) Hartford City, Ind., July 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Two lads who went to a gravel pit near Dunkirk Sunday afternoon to take a swim discovered the lifeless body of John Emerick, a farm hand, aged twenty-one, who worked nearby. Emerick had left the farmhouse at noon in good spirits, and it is thought he drowned from cramps, though there is some talk of his having committed suicide. ADDITIONAL SOCIAL ITEMS. Mrs. L. A. Holthouse entertained at dinner and supper today for Miss Ethel Oppenheim, Mrs. Martin Stair and Miss Baumgartner of Bluffton. Quite a number of social events have been planned this week for Miss Nellie Schrock, whose wedding will occur July 25tth to Dr. Orren Smith of Indianapolis. A breakfast will be given Wednesday by Mrs. Dr. Sowers, a fruit shower Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Fred Heuer, an evening lawn picnic Thursday by Miss Gusta Cramer, and a shower on Friday evening by Miss Minnie Orvis. Mrs. Nettie Schrock and family entertained C. F. True and wife and Dr. H. E. Sowers and family at dinner Sunday. o Miss Gertrude Moses is recovering gradually from rheumatism at Decatur, 111., where she has been taking treatment. She is expected home this week. Martin Christianer of Lincoln, Neb., who has been visiting for some time at his old home in Adams county, spent today the guest of his nephew, Fred Heuer, and wife of this city. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Meyers of Fifth street have gone to Fort Wayne for a visit with their daughter, Mrs. Robert Harding, and from there will go to Cleveland to visit with another daughter, Mrs. Emery J. Wilson. Rev. and Mrs. D. A. J. Brown of Bobo and their guests, Mrs. Michael Donahue and daughter, of Hartford City, are spending the day in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Donahue and daughter will return home tomorrow.

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INTERVIEW KERN That Gentleman Surprised at Beveridge’s Ability to Read Future. TALKS ABOUT TEDDY Says Effect of His Visit Here Depends on the Date of His Coming. This morning’s Indianapolis Star describing an interview with John W. Kern, said in part: '’Whirllgiggery” was the work coined by John W. Kern, democratic nominee for United States senator, in explaining how he believes it came about that Theodore Roosevelt is coming to Indiana to speak in behalf of Senator Beveridge, Mr. Kern's opponent. It was the democratic nominee’s first breaking of the silence regarding the political situation in Indiana since Colonel Roosevelt appeared as a factor, and there is one big question for which Mr. Kern does not see the solution. It is this: How can Theodore Roosevelt go into Massachusetts and support Senator Lodge, a dyed-in-the-wool standpatter, and then come into Indiana and support his insurgent friend, Senator Bevridge? “Did you observe Senator Beveridge’s prediction of 56,000 plurality lor his party in Indiana?" Mr. Kern was asked. “Yes," said he, “I read the predic tion with great interest. When I considered the fact that my good friend, the senator, had been in the state only a week I was filled with admiration of his foresight and marveled greatly at his wonderful powers of prognostication. I had admired him lor years on account of his many excellencies which he had never attempted to conceal from his friends, but this manifestation of his ability to read the future convinced me that he was possessed of abilities which he had not hitherto cared to admit. “In fact. I never knew the senator to indulge in prophecy but once before. He visited Russia and Japan shortly before the Russo-Japanese war, spending a few weeks in each of those coutries familiarizing himself with the two governments, their institutions and people. I believe he gave the world a book entitled ‘The Russian Advance,’ as a result of his weeks ot study and observation. When ths war broke out he predicted with great confidence that the Russians would whip the Japanese to a standstill with in an incredibly short space of time and some of his warmest admirer? placed their money accordingly. Bus. it is possible that he may have had his horoscope adjusted since that time. Whether he has or has not, it is altogether to his credit that he carries a horoscope around with him and manifests a willingness to give to the public without charge the result of his leadings.” Concerning Mr. Kern’s views on the effect of Roosevelt's coming to Indiana, the Star continued: “But you are asking me as to the probable effect of Roosevelt’s proposed speech in Indiana. And again I shall venture no prediction. The date of his speech might have much to do with its effect. “What do I mean by that? Why, my dear sir. Colonel Roosevelt has not only promised to make one speech for Senator Beveridge in Indiana, but he has also promised to make one or more speeches in Massachusetts for his warm personal friend—that prince of standpatters—the Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, who is also a candidate for re-election to the United States senate. “Lodge is Aldrich’s latest lieutenant in the senate. When Roosevelt advocates the re-election of Lodge in Massachusetts he must defend his record, and approve his active efforts in behalf of the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill and unfailing subservience to the interests. When he advocates the reelection of Beveridge he must ride the horse the other direction and indorse the performances of Mr. Beveridge in the senate and place the seal of his approval upon his recent diatribe against the ‘Powers of Pillage,” as typified by Aldrich, Cannon and Henry Cabot Lodge. “Now, if I knew whether Roosevelt's Beveridge speech in Indiana would be in answer to Roosevelt’s Lodge speech in Massachusetts, or vice versa, I might be the better able to express an intelligent opinion as to (Continued on page 2.)