Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 163, Decatur, Adams County, 13 July 1910 — Page 1

■Volume VIII. Number 163.

SUBSIDY I ELECTION ■Lost by a Majority of 114 | Votes —Township Was ■ Against Project. CITY VOTED “YES” •But Not by a Large Enough I Majority—Much Interest Manifested. j I election to vote the Fort ■tVayne & Springfield Interurban com■pany a subsidy of $15,000 to complete ■tb>> extension of their line from this ■city to Monroe, held in Washington ■township and the city of Decatur lost by a total majority of ■ll4 votes. The city voted 47 for the E-eubsidy. while the township voted 161 it. The vote was light, the ■total being 1,150. Quite a crowd gathat this office early in the evento hear the returns, showing coninterest. The First ward ■‘A precinct, with John Lose at the ■b*lm as inspector, was the first to regiving a majority for the sub■lidy. Then came Third ward “A." ward “B" and the others in Kkiisick succession. By 7:30 the entire üßrote. eity and country, had been reBpceived. The official vote follows: For Against F First "A” 95 71 ’ First “B” 63 55 : Second “A” 72 87 k Second ’“B” 42 55 ft Third -A” ..11l 61 ■ferbird *B” 84 91 L E Washington 31 89 ftW. Washington .... 20 123 is. 'Total 518 631 ■ Majority against 114 — c ••NOT AS SINGLE SPIES . B„ in Batallions" Come Troubles to the Parent Home. | That troubles “come not as single ■spies, but in battalions" is the ready ■agreement of Will Parent, and while ■the case is really serious, paradoxial K,as it may seem, one view of it borders » upon the laughable. Mrs. Parent’s ■Emotner, Mrs. Lucinda Coons, has been i? quite sick with Bright's disease, but ■is now much better. Tuesday the ■trained nurse. Miss Avery, of Fort ■Wayne. who has bee nattending her. ■became ill wit htonsilitis, and being ■ better today, thought it best to Te ■turn to Fort Wayne. Dreda. the lit- ■ tle daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Parent, ■has also been sick for the past two B weeks, since their return from Rome ■city, and the home in the past few ■days has taken on the apeparance of ■a young hospital, in which Mrs. ParBent has been obliged to be the sole B nurse. And then, to cap the climax, B in the midst of these afflictions, the ■“hired girl’’ decides that she must go ■to Fort Wayne on a pleasure trip and. ■ left Tuesday. ■ ROOSEVELT IS STILL IN POLITICS 4 (United Press Service.) Oyster Bay, N. Y.. July 13-<Special , to Daily Democrat) —Doubt that t 01-1 I onel Roosevelt has "come back into I politics was removed today by him in, I a positive statement following his conI Terence with Governor Hughes. He m. said: "My position is that we must ■ find the man acceptable to the rank ■ and file and also to the independent] ■ voters. I intend to do all in my pow . ■ er to secure the nomination of such ■ a candidate." —o — ~ ‘ MAY CONTINUE TRIAL. I Effort Made to Continue Straub Case Till Tomorrow Morning. The case of Dan Straub, charged ■ with selling liquor without a license, I has been set for trial this evening at ■ 7:30 in Mayor Tee pie’s court, but es- ■ fort will be made for agreement by ■ both parties to continue the trial un- ■ til tomorrow morning. ■ THE B£N HUR INSTALLATION. The Ben Hur lodge of this city will ■ install officers at the meeting to be ■ held at their hall next Friday evening ■ and it is the desite that all memben ■ be present.

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THEIR OLD SETTLERS' MEETING. Many Good Speakers For Ridgeville I Old Settlers’ Meeting. Ridgeville, Ind.. July 13—Ridgeville is preparing to celebrate Its big annual event, tlie meeting of the old settlers of Randolph and Jay counties. August 3rd, with renewed energy, determined to make this year exceed all previous ones. Senator Beveridge John W. Kern and Congressman Adair will be present to address the l>eople. The military companies of Winchester and Portland will be present and put on fancy drills and maneuvers. The afternoon ball game will be between Union City and Portland. A balloon ascension and other customaiy entertainments for the crowd will be presented. o MICH SUFFERING Ended by Death—Mrs. Lizzie Muller, Daughter of Henry Marhenke. DIED TUESDAY NIGHT at Fort Wayne—Underwent Two Operations For Gall Stones. Mrs. Lizzie Muller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marhenke of this city died Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the Lutheran hospital following an operation for gall stones and stomach trouble. Mrs. Muller had been ailing for some time and about twelve weeks ago underwent an operation, remaining six weeks in the hospital. She was given only partial relief, however, and last week became so much worse that Friday, July Sth. another operation was deemed necessary, and she entered the hospital. the operation, however, being postponed until Tuesday on account of th? absence of some of the doctors from the city. Mrs. Muller was well known here, having resided in youth with her parents in Root township. The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette says regarding the death: "Mrs. Louisa Muller, forty-four years of age. wife of Herman Muller, residing at 1916 John street, died at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday evening at the Lutheran hospital following an operation for gall stones and stomach trouble. "Mrs. Muller was born and reared in Fort Wayne. She is survived by the husband, the parents. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marhenke, of Decatur, and five children—Henry, Louisa, Herman. Emma and Helen Muller. There art also four brothers and three sisters— John Marhenke. Edward Marhenke of this city: Henry of Portland, Ore.; Martin of Monmouth. Ind.: Mrs. Sophia Witte and Mrs. Carrie Busse of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Winnie Wiefield of Monroeville. “Funeral services will be held Friday at a time to be announced later." Later word received here is that the funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home and from the Zion Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. Marhenke went to Fort Wayne this afternoon to be with the family. O~ "■ 'SPECIAL RATE FROM PORTLAND.. Many From Jay County to Attend Congressional Convention. Portland democrats have arranged for special rates from this city to , Muncie over the Muncie and Portland , traction line Thursday on account of the congressional convention, at which John A. M. Adair of this city will be unanimously named. A rate of 70 cents for the round trip has been secured. the tickets good going at 6:45, 8-30 and 40 o’clock in the morning and returning on any train on date of sale. It is expected that one hundred or more from this city will accompany Congressman Adair to the convention. —Portland Commercial Review. GOTCH WILL FIGHT JOHNSON. (United Press Service.) Chicago, 111.. July 13—Harry A. Frazee, a theatrical manager here, today declared that he has received the positive assurance of Frank Gotch, that he will meet Johnson for the heavyweight championship title if the negro wil lagree and a suitable purse can be secured.

WILL FILE SUIT Fort Wayne Man Detained Here Last Week Has t Employed Attorneys. WILL ASK FOR $1,000.00 Says He Was Arrested and Detained But Was GuiltX less of Any Offense. William J. Carroll, one of the Fort Wayne men who came here last Friday to peddle pineapples, and who was stopped by Marshal Peterson because he was violating a city ordinance, providing that fruits cannot be kept for sale except in enclosed cases or when properly covered, has employed Attorneys Emerick & Emrick of Fort Wayne to bring suit against Marshal Frank Peterson of this place, demanding SI,OOO damages. He will claim, according to the Fort Wayne papers, that he was arrested I.nd detained here when he was guilt less of any offense. One of the men was fined ten dollars and costs, but appealed and the other was allowed to go free, though'it is claimed both were feddling pineapples from wagons. The suit has not been filed here and probably will not be for several days. Peterson claims he saw the men violating an ordinance and arrested them. Within a short time an affidavit was filed against a man who gave his name as Bishop and he was fined. This is perhaps the other man and tor whom no warrant was finally issued. Stub Engle went to Fort Wayne today and from there to Auburn, where he will be the guest of his sister for a short while. o FROM EVERYWHERE Another Dead as Result of Wreck—Big Fire at Monroe City, Indiana. BADGER DEMOCRATS Select Ticket and Adopt a Platform — Burglar is . Dead. (United Press Service.) Princeton, Ind.. July 13 —(Special to Daily Democrat! —Elmer E. Reeves, fifty, engineer of the Southern railroad passenger train, wrecked near here late Tuesday, died of his in juries early today. His wife is speeding homeward from the west, having been notified. (United Press Service.) Monroe City, Ind., July 13—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Fir<? originating in the Blaud & Junkin hardware store here today destroyed the Bland & Monroe City bank building, entailing a loss of $60,000. (United Press Service.) Milwaukee. Wis., July 13 —(Special to Daily Democrat)— Endorsing insurgency in. congress and inviting Senator La Follette to join the democratic party the state democratic convention- here’ today nominated Bert Williams of Ashland for United States senator and A. J. Schmidtz of Milwaukee for governor. The convention denounced the Payne-Aldrich tariff. (United Press Service.) Pittsburg, Pa.. July 13 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The recount of the Black-Dalzell congressional contest was completed here today. It gives Dalzell a plurality of 207. (United Press Service.) New Senea, N. H., July 13—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Langdon W. Moore, “notorious as “King of Burglars.” is read here today after four yeai>’ siege with the law. He engineered many famous robberies, the most daring being that of the ( oncord National bank, with “English" Harry, a British cracksman. They obi tained $306,000 in that haul.

Decatur, Indiana. Wednesday Evening, July 13, 1910.

NOT A WORD FOR BEVERIDGE. A Republican Convention Held at Evansville. , Evansville. Ind.. July 13—William P. Eigemann, of Rockport, Ind., was nominated lor joint senator of Vatiderbuig, Warrick and Spencer counties. Tlie standpat delegates from Rockport won a contest with the “inlurgents" for seats in the convention. A heated defence of the Payne-Aldrich tariff law was made by Thomas Lindsay and Thomas Little Page, who was private secretary to former Senator llemenway. President Taft was extolled. but not a word was said of Senator Beveridge. WOODEN WEDDING Rev. and Mrs. Wehmeyer of Zion Lutheran Church Celebrated FIFTH ANNIVERSARY / Congregation Gave Them a Surprise Call—lt Was a Happy Event. Only a few of the far distant members of the congregation of tlie Zion’s Lutheran church were prevented by the rain Tuesday evening from attending the reception ynd surprise party given for their pastor and wife, the Rev. and Mrs. Wehmeyer, in celebration of their fifth or wooden wedding anniversary. The company, numbering seventy or more, met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gunsett home on Monroe street, and it was a most interesting procession that then wended its way frofn there to the parsonage. The anniversary had been spent quietly by the pastor and his wife, remembrances from their relatives from afar coming to contribute to the pleasure of the occasion, and in the evening as they sat quietly at home, busied with their individual work—the wite sewing, afid the pastor in his study—they had no suspicion of so general an expression of good cheer awaiting them, it was with a genuine and nearly speechless surprise then, that they opened the door in answer to the knock of Mr. Gotseh, the leader of the procession, and found, not one, but a great host, greeting them. They soon recovered from their surprise, however, and a jolly time ensued. The choir, which was present in full numbers, opened with two songs, appropriate for the occasion, after which the pastor and wife were presented, together with many best wishes, with a fine rocker, a piano bench and each a pair ot wooden shoes —very appropriate gifts for a wooden wedding. A speech by the pastor conveyed their hearty appreciation of the gifts and their thanks for the same, as well as the love in which they in turn bore their parishioners. He contrasted the cordial reception given him by the charge here and that extended to him at his first pastorate in the widls of Canada. He stated that when he accepted his first charge there he got off the train in the little town, a total stranger. No one was there to meet him and he knew the name of but one man of the church, but it seemed that he had remembered the name wrongly, for ini.uiry failed to locate him. After inquiry at a livery stable, however, he learned the whereabouts of the man for whom he was looking, and hired a conveyance to take him to his home. His leception. however, cost him two dollars, for he was required to pay for the livery hire, it was with much pleasure that he accepted the call to the church here last November and found so cordial a greeting, not by one. but by the whole congregation, and he was pleased to find that the continued association had strengthened their regard for each other. A vocal solo by* the pastor, with several duets by himself and wife, in which the new piano bench found a most happy initiation, were .appreciated by all, the evening closing with two more songs by the choir. During the evening ice cream and cake were served. The surprise will be long remembered by all as one of mutual pleasure. o Edward Muter of Jefferson township was In the city today and took with hint a fine Decatur motor car, which lie purchased of the Decatur plant.

FIVE MEET DEATH Including Ersloch, Noted German Scientist, When • Balloon Bursted. ■ — • IN WEST GERMANY Gas Bag Bursted and the Big Dirigible Fell 5,000 Feet to the Earth. (United Press Service.) Cologne. German, July 13 —(Special to'Daily Democrat) —Herr Ersloch, noted German* aviator and scientist, and four companions were dashed to death today near Baddchaid. west Germany, when their dirigible balloon fell five thousand feet. The aviators ascended early this morning at Dueffleforf, from which place the ill lated Zebbolin also started on her last voyage. In the aluminum car beneath the balloon were Ersloch. two friends and two machinists, who were engaged to operate the two powerful gas engines. It is believed that when the dirigible was practically a mile high one of the compartments in the monster gas bag bursted. tearing tlie entire balloon and causing the sudden and terrible drop to the earth. The balioon was so completely wrecked that it is almost impossible to determine what caused the accident. The bodies were horribly mangled. The dead aviator was well known in tlie United States, he having piloted the German balloon. Pommern. in the international balloon races in St. Louis in 1907. He won the James Gordon Bennett cup. first prize, for flying from St. Louis to New Jersey. As the balloon rose today before sunrise it is probable the heat of the rising sun expanded the bags and caused them to explode. WERE RELEASED Dave Hughes and Minnie Sampsell Are Out of the Bluffton Tail. SHERIFF IN TROUBLE As a Result of Giving Them / Liberty According to the Reports. Minnie Sampsell and David Hughes, who were arrested a few weeks ago cn the charge of adultery and who both pleaded guilty to the charge, were released last night by Sheriff Carlisle. They had been pending a sweating by Captain Toussaint, brought here as a result of a suspicion that the couple might know something about the murder of Fred Haag. While Captain Toussaint was unable to learn anything from the couple as a result of the sweating, he was not assured that they had told all they knew and thought that later they would perhaps divulge something. However, as they are now out nothing can be done. When the couple were arrested they were fined and each given ninety days jail sentence. The time was not near up. There is a rumor, although it is not confirmed and cannot be relied upon as authentic, that Sheriff Carlisle will be sued upon his bond for releasing the couple. It is claimed from the same source that the sheriff has no right to release a prisoner who has once been sentenced, the governor having the only right to pardon. It is not thought, however, that anything serious will result. —Bluffton Banner. Both Hughes and the woman, who was known as Minnie Sampson, formerly lived in Decatur. SOCIAL GIVEN TONIGhY The social which was to have been given last evening by the Y. P. A. ol the Evangelical church on the church lawn was postponed on account of the rain and will be given this evening instead. Everybody come.

MAKES ADVANCE. Former Decatur Boy Receives Good Position. Word was received in the city thia morning by tlie friends of Charles Archbold, formerly of this city, and now at Cleveland. Ohio, stating that lie has accepted a position as ad yriter for the National Refining company. 1 he change is a good one and carries with it a handsome salary, and Charles commences in his new position Monday morning. He says he will devote all his time and energy to the work. He will be well remembered here, having visited here about two years ago and renewed his old acquaintances. , STORY OF GENEVA As Told in the Chautauqua Program Just Issued For That Place. IS OF INTEREST How it Grew From "Loblolly” Into a Splendid Business Center. The Venera Chautauqua program gives the following story of that live town: “There is no better or more beautiful little town in northern Indiana than Geneva. It is on the banks of the Wabash, not many miles from where that crookedest riwer in the world first takes it way down its long, winding valley to the Ohio. The town is quite old. and many years ago when its gray heads were boys Geneva was only a few shacks on the "lob lolly ’ and was called Buffalo. Then the "lob-lolly” was nothing but infinite acres of moor and fen. mosquito bites, malaria and typhoid germs. After many hard months and years of pioneer toil, the productive level land was ditched and cleared for the farmer, and now it yields its broad fertile acres to the plow share. “’Geneva has not stood still all these years. It has come to be a town of first rate importance; 1,500 people, raved streets and pretty walks lined with maples and poplars, fine churches, large new school building, good crushed stone pikes leading in from all directions, railroad, interurbans. one built and one being built. This is Geneva today—beautiful homes and sociable people. “Geneva, like many other towns in the gas and oil belt, was caught in the oil boom. Like all booms it was disastrous to some, but fortunate to many, and after a time the bottom fell out. Now. however, business has got on a solid basis again, and the i own is alive and prosperous. The I usiness men are wide-awake and progressive, the churches are active and marching along with the times, and the school has its good influence on the intellectual life of the town and community." ABOUT THE.SICK. Miss Louva Stoneburner, who has been quite sick for some time, is gradually improving, though it will be a week or two before she will be able to be out. Dr. D. I). Clark, who has been suffering front symptoms of appendicitis since the latter part of last week, still shows gradual improvement and is able to walk’ out occasionally. Mrs. Rachel Buckmaster, who has been at Hope hospital several weeks, where she underwent an operation, is improving gradually, but will probably not be allowed to come home as early as at first thought. Dr. Keller made a professional call on Arthur Harris near Bobo yesterdav and today. Mr. Harris, who has been suffering from blood poisoning in one of his hands is getting along nicely. Word from the bedside of Mrs. J. C. Trltch of Bloomington is that, though weak, she Is holding her own. and friends here have gleaned much encouragement. however slight, from tills report.

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SOCIETY DOINGS Unique Breakfast Given by Mrs. Dr. Sowers For Miss Nellie Schrock. AN EVENING PARTY Mrs. R. J. Holthouse Entertains For Mrs. B. J. Lynch of Jonesboro. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Tuesday. Black Rag—Miss Midge Smith. German Reformed C. E. —Miss Margaret Weidler. Thursday. Helping Hand —Mrs. Fred Heuer. U. B. Aid Society—Mrs. Blanche Elzey. Baptist Aid—Mrs. John Daugherty. Friday. Mite Society—M. E. Church Parlors. Christian Aid —Mrs. E. H. Shoemaker. Never was theie a happier party than that given Tuesday evening by Mrs. R. J. Holthouse at her home on Jefferson street tor ner guest. Mrs. B. J. Lynch of Jonesboro. Ark. The guests, which numbered sixty, were all girlhood friends or relatives of Mrs. Lynch, who until late years was a Decatur girl, and the reunion and talking over of old times was a most happy one. Little tables sitting here and there in the rooms among the ferns and vases ot cut flowers, beautiful with their background and combination of greens, making a lovely and cheery decoration, proclaimed the fact that progressive pedro was to be the all-absorbing game of the evening. The tontest was a most interesting one and prizes were awarded as follows: Guest prize. Mrs. B. J. Lynch, second. Mrs. B. J. Terveer; third, Mrs. first prize, Mrs. Charles Christen; Louis Holthouse; fourth. Mrs. James Haefling: fifth. Mrs. Tony Voglewede. The hostess was assisted by the Misses Mayme and Clara Terveer • serving a luncheon, which was as pretty to look at as it was delicious to tlie taste, the luncheon being served at the tables where the games were played On account of the rain Tuesday evening the German Reformed C. E. social at the home of Miss Margaret Weidler, north of the city, was postponed. The trip was to have been made by hay rack, and as Jlie motto "Make hay while the sun shines" can be changed to suit the occasion, "Enjoy a hay rack ride while the moon shines,” it was thought best to wait until a brighter and clearer evening. The grandmothers’ social to be given in the M. E. church parlors Friday afternoon by the first July section of the Mite society promises to be a unique one. The program will be given by the grandmothers. All the ladies of the church and their friends are invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ludlum and daughter, Helen, of Marion, are guests of their uncle. Mayor Judson W. Teepie, and family. Coming as it did in the cool o’ the day, the breakfast given this morning by Mrs. Dr. H. E. Sowers at their home, corner Winchester and Rugg streets, was one of the most pleasant of the many pre-nuptial parties given for Miss Nellie Schrock, a bride of this month, who is being much-feted by her friends in honor of the event. Covers were laid for eight in the cool and inviting dining room, which was lovely and dainty in all its appointments. The groom is an established osteopathic physician of Indianapolis, and a graduate from the same college as Dr. Sowers. The decorations of the table were carried out in deference to this and across each end of the table were draped the college pennants of scarlet and black, adorned with skull and cross-bones. The centerpiece of the table were two dainty rubber overshoes, filled with sweet peas, and surrounding this were laid letters spelling the word "doctor.” It was but a short while before the guests recognized the delicate witticism. hidden In this dainty way. and adding one more "rub” to the many jokes, which inadvertantly dub the osteopathic “rubber doctor." The hostess was assisted in serving the (Continued on pnge 2.)