Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 213, Decatur, Adams County, 9 September 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 213.

last day OF FAIR Many Detained by Rains Yesterday Take Advantage of Weather Today. FAIR AND COOLER Indication For the Biggest Friday in History For Gate Receipts. The rains of Thursday made today another big one for the fair. Clear and cool this morning, and the people started to come early.' As we go to press the streets are filled with people from all over the county and it is likely that this will be the biggest Friday in the history of the association. Twelve hours of rainy and threatening weather gave way to one of the most perfect days ever furnished for a fair in Adams county, but this almost magic change did not come until about 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon. It was welcomed then of course, but had it come sooner it would have meant thousands of dollars to the fair association. Thursday always the biggest day by far of the meeting, was about half what it would have been had good weather prevailed. Considering everything the crowd was a wonderful one, perhaps ten thousand people being in attendance. It was a happy crowd, out for an annual good time, and they patroniied well the stands, the shows, the fakirs and the other places. Even the gypsies, who read your fortunes, were well pleased with the business they did. Several complaints were made by persons who lost their money “upagainst a brace,” but such things happen at a fair some times. The Berne band furnished the music and proved themselves artists in the band line. The awarding of sweepstakes was one of the important events of the day and in this we should note that Smith & Ulman won first and third with their Shorthorns, Tom Baltzell won on the sheep and J. D. Xidlinger & Son took down first and third with their Duroc Jersey hogs. A. P. Beatty again did the duty of starting judge and did it nicely, J. S. Peterson looking after the “jumpers.” The judges were D. E. Smith, Dr. J. M. Miller and James Hendricks, with Dr. D. D. Clark and Dr. J. C. Grandstal! as timekeepers. The first race was the three-year-old or under mixed race, for SIOO, and was won by Byron T. in straight heats. There were seven starters and the finish was as follows: Byron T 11 1 Greatest Heart 4 2 2 "Lady Day 2 7 3 Reward Mack 3 6 4 Judge Askins 7 3 Dr. Tickle 5 5 Mamie Lee 6 4 Best Time 2:30. The next race was the Citizens' 2:25 pace, three in five, for SSOO, with five starters that finished thus: Hallie H 11 I 1 Don A. Line 2 2 2 2 Miss Reward 5 3 3 3 Mabie Wood 3 4 4 4 Coro D 4 5 5 Best time, 2:26. Bill Air Line took the 2:18 .pace without much of a fight, Greatest fteart apparently not caring to take a •nark, although he made the winner go the last heat in 2:24. The finish: Bill Air Line 11 1 T Heart 3 2 2 2 Rex R 2 3 3 3 Black Heart 4 4 4 4 California Belle 5 5 b Best lime, 2:24. The five-eighths mile dash was a hot one in which the jockeys drove 811 the way and came down the stretch in a bunch, the money going to St. Juvenile with Lady Rathmore second, Evelyn Thaw third and Tom Logan forth, the time being 1:07. The track was a little muddy at boon, but the drags and the automobiles had it in fairly good shape by 2 o’clock, when the first race was called. Ambrose Durbin made a business trip to Fort Wayne yesterday.

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JOINS HUSBAND IN SOUTH. Mrs. C. E. Hitesman and children left yesterday noon for Fort Wayne, where they will visit with relatives, after which they will go to Logansport to be the guests of Mr. Hltesman's mother. From there they will go to Baton Rouge, La., to join Mr. Hitesman and will make that place their home. Mr. Hitesman, who was formerly a member of the firm of Hitesman & Garard, proprietors of the Fair store, has been at Baton Rouge for several mentbs, where he has a good position as train dispatcher, having been a telegraph operator for many years prior to entering business here. On account of the extremely warm weather ot the south, his family delayed going until this fall, when the heat is not so great. o J. N. Fristoe of Warsaw was in the city yesterday, having run down to get his little pony team. He drove ’ them as fir as Fort Wayne today and ' then on to Warsaw, where he and Mrs. Frisos will remain until the holidays. A HAPPY WEDDING I Miss Anna Amspaugh Becomes Bride of Mr. Otis Dibble. WED LAST EVENING At Home of Bride’s Mother —Left on a Wedding Trip. A happy wedding of Thursday even- ■ ing was that solemnized by the Rev. Sherman Powell, with the improssive ring recemony, Miss Anna Amspaugh becoming the bride of Mr. Otis Dibble. The wedding took place at 8:30 o’clock at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Will Butler, on Eighth street, and was witnessed by the immediate members of the families and a few other relatives and friends, including Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Rainier, Mrs. Agnes Andrews and daughters, Celia and Cecil, Mrs. E. A. Mann and Mrs. Mai* Elzey. The home was tastefully decorated for the wedding, the color scheme being pink and white A bank of ferns and trailing vines, in which nestled blooming potted plants and carnations, improvised an altar, where the ceremony was solemnized end was a fitting background for the girlish beauty of the bride, who was charmingly gowned in a frock of cream nuns veiling. After the ceremony a supper was served, and the bride and groom left over the G. R. & I railroad soon thereafter for a short trip north. The bride’s going away frock was a handsome dark navy blue tailored costume with hat to match. They will be at home by the latter part of the week in Paulding, Ohio, in furnished apartments, for a while, the groom being temporarily engaged in that place in the picture business, which requires his traveling over different parts of the country. The bride is a lovely young lady, well known in social and church circles, and is a graduate of the city high school. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank W7 Dibble of east of the city and is one of the best young men of the county, he being also a graduate of the Decatur high school, and last year a student in Indiana university. They begin their new life with the very best wishes of all. WILL ATTEND INSTITUTE. Howard Wisehaupt and Clark Spahr will go to Berne Saturday, where they will attend the teachers’ institute which will be held at that place on that day. A number of others from here will also attend, as has been the custom for a number of years. Mr. Spahr will remain for a short stay, but Mr. Wisehaupt will return the same day. — — The funeral services for the little son of M.'. and Mrs. Charles Brown of South Fourteenth street were conducted this morning at 10 o'clock from the home. The Misses Letta and Josephine Lang, who are visiting in Cincinnati, Ohio, write friends that they are having a pleasant time. The Ohio Valley exposition is now on and they are attending this. The exposition is unusually good.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, September 9, 1910.

THEY LIKE CANADA Monroe Party Returns and Tell of the Many Interesting Sights. REV. WYER COMING I Will Succeed Rev. Freeman —Social and Personal News as Gathered. Monroe. Ind.. Sept. 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The party which left for Canada a short time since and was composed of Ira Wagner of south of here and Eli Bierrie, Benjamin and Christ Springer, Rudolph Schug and John Lehman, who went on the homeseekers' excursion, returned home last week. While gone they visited at Strasburg and Winepeg, and speak in glowing tedms of that country and scenery. Their time was completely taken up in sight-seeing, and state that they saw some beautiful tracts of land which looked good to them. The party enjoyed every minute of their trip and say that the ' time and money was well spent in compensating them for what they saw and the pleasure received. Mr. Wagner states that while passing along the Mississippi river he noticed that it was very low, and upon inquiry was informed that the river was one inch below the low water mark, being lower than it has ben since 1861. when it reached one inch higher than It is at present, and states that all water power mills are stopped, with no boats navigating the river. Take it all in all the party was a jolly one, and no doubt may take another jaunt in the near future. At the U. B. Conference held in Ohio, the Rev. Thomas Wyer was appointed to succeed Rev. Freeman at the Winchester U. B. church southeast of Monroe, and will deliver his first sermon on Sunday at 3o'clock p. m., September 18th. Rev. Wyer comes highly recommended to this charge and the members of the church will give himself and family a most hearty welcome upon their arrival in their midst. A merry party came to the home of Ira Wagoner last Sunday and had an enjoyable time. They came down by automobile. The day was spent in a social way by the young people. The party consisted of the Misses Hulda Losier, Grace Purdy, Flora Fledderjohann, Florine Edwards, Stella Chronister, Inez Coverdale and the Messrs. Clarence and Julius Fledderjohann. While here they took a side trip to Berne and surrounding country, and <m returning the party took part in a watermelon feast which they all enjoyed. B. McNeese, representative of the Home Comfort Range company, of Missouri has ben in this locality for the past week working up business for that company. Miss Harriet Mayer returned Monday from Kendallville, where she has been visiting for the past three weeks. W. S. Smith and wife returned from a visit with relatives in and near Farmland, where they have been for a few days. Everybody in and around Monroe made preparations to attend the Great Northern Indiana fair at least one day this week, but the weather hindered the attendance somewhat from this part of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wagers of near Salem are the proud parents of a big baby girl, which made its appearance last Monday. Mother and babe are reported as doing nicely, and Earl no doubt will recover in due time. » 1 —- Perry Johnson is about the same as he has been for the past few days and his chances for recovery seem to be fair. He is still in great pain at times. W. S. Keller and family spent Sunday at Fort Wayne, taking in the sights. On next Monday morning will be heard the peal of the bell of the school house in district No. 10, under the following instructors: Principal, Pro-

fessor Rufus East of Bloomington, Indiana; S. N. Johnson of Monroe, room No. 2; Miss Della Craig of Berne, room No. 3. These teachers, no doubt are a good selection, made by Trustee Peers, and we predict one of the most successful terms at this popular school. Monroe has always been up to the standard and under the present corps of teachers will still be in the front ranks of Adams county schools. Let the patrons of the school co-operate with the instructors and Monroe will boast of having one of the best schools in the county. Quarterly meeting will be held at the Monroe M. E. church next Saturday and Sunday, conducted by the district superintendent, Rev. Beatty. C. E. Hocker and family Sundayed with relatives and friends here. Z. O. Lewellen and family returned from a few days’ visit with relatives and friends at Muncie and Winchester. Miss Bessie Mason returned home from a few days’ visit with her father and family at Muncie. HORSE FRIGHTENS I I I— ** J* * Animal Driven by a Mr. Wolfe of Near Washington Church. CUTS UP CAPERS On Adams Street—Harness and Are Broken— Family Escape. A horse belonging to a Mr. Wolfe, living near the Washington M. E. church frightened Thursday noon in this city, while the, family were coming to town, the harness being completely broken to pieces, the rig damaged slightly, and Mrs. Wolfe receiving a few bruises, but not serious enough to interfere with her Coming on to town with the other members of the family and attending the fair. When on Adams street near the G. R. & I. railroad, the horse which had never frightened before, became nervous at the sound of an engine which was puffing away and running on the track noarby. When between the switch and the main track, the horse began to plunge and turn, and in a sudden twist the harness gave way and broke. The trainmen came to the assistance of Mr. Wolfe in holding the horse, which was brought on to town, the buggy, which was broken, being pulled to one side. In the twisting and turning of the rig Mrs. Wolfe received minor injuries on the limbs, but these were not serious. o — SCORED A HIT. Large Audience at Opera House Last Night—Good Play Tonight. The Imperial Stock company, playing a week's stanß at the opera house, presented another of their high-class plays last evening, entitled “Hello Bill." It was a farce comedy, and kept the audience in an uproar from start to finish. The scenery and costumes were an entire change from any yet used this week, and the manner in which parts were taken by the members of the company could not help but please the large audience in attendance. This evening the company will present its leading bill for the week, Charlotte Temple,” considered to be the best on the road. SRICKEN WHILE ON VISIT. Mrs. N. A. Close, an aged lady of this city, who was stricken with paralysis of the left side, rendering her helpless, v bile on a visit at Big Rapids, Michigan, was brought home on a cot, anl is now at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Roudebush, of the north part of the city. Mrs. Close, who is seventy-two years of age, went north with Mr. and Mrs. Roudebush three weeks ago, and while there was stricken. ——o ——- MISS LUTZ’ CHINA DISPLAY. The exquisite china painting of Miss Jean Lutz, on display in a china closet in the Meyer & Scherer department, is attracting favorable attention, and is a collection of no small artistic value.

SNYDER REUNION One of the Big Social Affairs of This Section Held Near Wren. MANY WERE THERE The Family History Given in an Address Delivered by Mr. Bair. One of the biggest events of the season. in the family reunion line, was that of Wednesday, when the Snyder family met at the old home farm of Frqd Snyder near Wren, Ohio. A big dinner and supper was served and thoroughly enjoyed. The following address was delivered by L. W. Bair: Mr. President, Friends, and all who have assembled here today: By request of a number of the younger people and friends of the pioneer family a brief history is requested by some one and it is somewhat embarassing to me to give you this history o.’ the father and mother of this pioneer family, when older members of the family have spent all their years near the old home, but under the circumstances I will do the best I can. Along about the year 1820 the father of this pioneer family emigrated to this country from Wertenberg, Germany. with his companion. They purchased a piece of land near Bolivar, Ohio. . The town at that time only contained a few small houses. Just how long they shared the toils of life together I cannot say. but we might say it was a very short time, when the wife was taken away by death. How soon, in a strange land, did sorrow enter the home is not known. but according to the dates we can gather that he lived ' there about twelve years. Sometime during this period he was again mar- ; ried. His second wife also came from Wertenberg, Germany. In the year < 1830 or 1832 he sold out, and then entered or bought out a tract of land from the government, three miles northwest of Strasburg, Ohio. All in heavy timber, not even a spot cleared large enough to erect a cabin, but with all this a cabin was soon erected. Then they moved in. For some time there was no floor, but later a floor was put in of pinchon. These were split from logs about two inches thick, hewed as smooth as possible, and jointed together. At one end of the cabin was a fire place. Doors and windows were closed at night with blankets. I would like to tell you how the roof was put on in those days, but I will have to hasten After moving in this cabin the toils, hardships and battles of life began, while the father was keeping up the music of the ax during the day, mother had a different instrument to pass time away, spinning, knitting. cooking. Cooking with a range? Oh, no! She had only what was called a crane, fastened in the chimney which she could swing out and hank the kettle or the pot on and then swing it over tlj|> fire. The old Dutch oven was a bandy tool to bake bread, biscuits, corn pone or roast beef. In this cabin is where the majority of this pioneer family was born. After toiling together for about twelve years in the old cabin another house was put up of hewed logs. This was two stories high, a modern house in those days. This house has been standing about sixty-eight years, and is still occupied. In this house is where this pioneer family was reared to manhood and womanhood. They also shared in the toils of life with father and mother. Through the zeal and industry of father and mother and this pioneer family the land was cleared up. The question has very often been put up to me, why did they enter the hills, when they could have entered the plains just as well? While this may be true, there are other things to take into consideration. In early time people thought it to be poor land on account of the low, timber that grew up on it, and probably would be hard to get water. Hills were preferred on account of the timber and water. In early days chills and fever were numerous in low lands. After it had been cleared up and ditched and the water drained from the swamps fevers disappeared. There are advantages and disadvantages, no matter where you go. Our pioneer father and mother did not have the advantages in a great ’ many ways which you and I have to-

day. Churches in those days were few. It was either horse back or on foot, from five to seven miles. Here is a problem I cannot solve, so will just leave it to the judgment of each one. Why in pioneer days no complaint of being tired, when they toiled from early Monday morning until late Saturday night? When Sunday morning came they walked five to seven miles to church. Today churches are at our doors, but we are tired and the sun is too hot and I guess we will stay at home. But the toils and cares of life are over with father and mother of This pioneer family. Mother was first to depart, passing away March 18. 1880, aged sixty-six years, eight months and sixteen days. Two years later father also took his departure, on March 4, 1882, aged eighty years, eleven months and eight days. This pioneer father and mother toiled together for over forty-eight years. Through their toils and industry they were enabled to assist their children in securing homes of their own. They were also very attentive to the church of their choice, and always took a deep interest in its advancement and its spiritual (Continued on page 2.) NEW COURT HOUSE DeKalb County Appropriates $250,000 For That Purpose. BEGIN WORK SOON Arranging to House the Officials and Old Building Will be Razed. i < Auburn. Ind., Sept. 9—The building < of the new $250,000 court house for ( DeKalk county in Auburn became an j assured fact yesterday by the passage < to its third and final reading by the i county council of a resolution making 1 an appropriation of $250,000 for that < purpose. < The council consists of seven mem- ( bers ard there was only one member, , Hemman, of Smithfield township, who voted against the making of the appropriation. It required five votes and the resolution on its final passage received six votes. Steps will be immediately taken for the vacation and razing of the old court house building and the county commissioners have already begun to engage temporary quarters for the different county offices and the holding of court. The architects who drew the plans for the new buildings are MahuHn & Mahurin of Fort Wayne. Contracts will be let for the building as soon as the law allows and it will be pushed rapidly to completion. o HENRY McLAIN HAD REVOLVER. Was Taken From Him by Deputy Sheriff Green—May Injure Some One. During the hearing of a ditch case before the board of county commissioners Thursday morning. Henry McLain became noisy and when Deputy Sheriff Green asked him to leave, he objected. In taking him out the officer noticed Mr. McLain reaching for bls hip pocket and grabbing his hand extracted an ugly looking revolver, loaded and ready. Henry has imagined for several weeks that some one was trying to injure him and had evidently prepared. A few nights before the night police had heard him shooting In his room and had quieted him. It is feared he may Injure some one seriously unless some care is taken. —-o UNION CHAPEL U. B. CHURCH. Services as follows next Sunday: Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Preaching, 10:30 a. m. Let us start right this year by being present at this, the first service All are welcome. JOHN ELZEY IS IMPROVING. John Elzey of West Monroe street, who has been very sick for the past month, is improving slowly, though gradually, though he is still confined to his bed. o Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pearce have returned from a two weeks’ vacation with relatives in New Albany and Kokomo. Mr. Pearce is a foreman in the Ward Fence factory.

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REPORT ON RECORDERS i The State Accounting Board Sends Approved Report of the Examiners. ERRORS ARE SLIGHT Officials Praised—No Discredit Reflected Says the Report. The report from the state accounting board, approving the investigation of Accountants Wilson and Presnall. as sent in June 28th, were received this morning at the county recorder’s office. According to the report, it is held that owing to errors and to the fact that some fees were never paid by the party for whom the recorders did their work, there is due the county from Clinton C. Cloud for the period from January 1, 1904, to December 31, 1907, the sum of $207.07. The total due is $293.95, while Mr. Cloud has a credit due from the county of $84.88, leaving the balance as stated. From January 1, 1908, to December 31. 1909, Hervey S. Steele, recorder, there is due a net amount of $33.49, the total being $47.85, with a credit due of $14.36. In conclusion the accountants say: “The errors found in the recorder's records which occasion above amounts are largely of a clerical nature and should reflect no discredit upon the recorder, who is a conscientious and painstaking official. There is a custom in vogue in this office in the matter of recording papers without collecting the fees in advance, which for the best interest of the county and officials should be discontinued, in conclusion we desire to thank the official for assistance given us ih this examination.” Signed, F. M. Wilson and William R. Pressnall. .i i i -o BEIMER-REYNOLDS WEDDING. At the Methodist parsonage at 2 o’clock p. in., September Bth, by the Rev. Sherman Powell, pastor of the bride, Mrs. Martha A. Reynolds and Mr. Charles Beimer were married. Both are from Fort Wayne. Mrs. Reynolds will be remembered by her many friends as a former resident of Decatur, where she was a highly esteemed member of the Methodist church. Since going to Fort Wayne she has won a large circle of friends who will shower her with congratulations in her new happiness, Mr. Beimer is a substantial business man, being a timber buyer for the Smith, Randall Lumber company. The couple will be at home at 1713 Hoagland avenue, For*. Wayne. Mrs. Odie Ross, a former Decatur lady, accompanied the couple to their wedding. With many friends, we extend our hearty congratulations. i — o —— MAYOR TEEPLE BUSY. The trial of Amos Fisher, for public intoxication and carrying concealed weapons, wil come up tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o’clock before Mayor Teeple. Fisher has given bond for his appearance at that time and will fight the cases. Ben Brandyberry, arrested on the same old charge of provoke, will be tried a week from next Saturday, and Clem Knoff is up this morning before the mayor, charged with public intoxication. — —o — NOTICE, YEOMEN! All members of the Yeomen lodge of Pleasant Mills are earnestly requested to be present at their hall on next Tuesday evening, when business pertaining to the order, of much importance, will be cared for. As this is an important meeting, and one in which all the members of the order are interested. it is desired that all should : be on hand. By order of foreman. i u o ——“ I COUNTY SCHOOLS OPEN MONDAY Professor L. E. Opliger announces that all the country schools of the 3 county with the exception of Monroe 1 and French townships will open next • Monday, September 12th. Monroe and t French townships will begin October 10th.