Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 240, Decatur, Adams County, 11 October 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 240.

COURT HOUSE NEWS The Case Aganst Dr. Homer Sowers is Now in Hands of the Jury. THE BOEGLEY CASE Motion For a Continuance Filed —Five Marriage Licenses Issued Today. The case of the state vs. Dr. H. E. Sowers, for practicing medicine without a license, went to the jury at about noon today. Two hours and a half were allowed for the arguments. Prosecutor Heller opened for the state and was followed by Frank Dailey and C. J. Lutz for the defense, and Judge Gavin closed for the defense. The speeches were earnest and interesting pleas and were listened to attentively. Old Adams County bank vs. Decatur Filler Co., receiver, petition filed by receiver to sell property. The case against Abe Boegley, for manslaughter, the result of his collision on a motorcycle, was set for trial today and this afternoon a stiff fight is on before the court on a motion for a continuance. At 3 o’clock the court had not ruled on the motion. There was another rush of business in the marriage license department at the clerk's office today, licenses being issued to five couples as follows: Emil A. Sprunger, 29, laborer, to Matilda Hirschy, 22; Frederick C. Hockemeyer. 23, farmer. Allen county, to Emillie Melcher, 23; Forest J. Elzey 28, barber, to Frances E. Robison, 28, Decatur; Adolph Beiberich. 27, farmer, to Clara Schoeler, 20; Otto Scholer, 21, to Friedie Prange, 20. POSTPONE CASES The Standard Oil and Tobacco Case in Supreme Court Put Off. ELY IS STRANDED Hopes to Start Eastward This Evening—Roosevelt

is a Candidate. (United Press Service.) Washington D. C., Oct. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —On motion ot Attorney General Wickersham, the eases of the government against the Standard Oil company and the Tobacco trust were reassigned for hearing on January 3rd. The postponement of the Bucks company boycott case was continued until January 16th. (United Press Service.) Chicago. 111., Oct. 11— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Eugene Ely. the aviator, whose attempted flight to New York from this place, has so far been a joke, is having his biplane repaired and hopes to get started eastward by tonight. (United Press Service.) Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 11— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Inquiries following the announcement that Colonel Roosevelt said he would run for president if he thought he could carry one southern state, today brought for the assertion that Mayor Mattox, to whom he talked, that he even went farther than that. “We are certain that the colonel will be a candidate for president," said one of the party today. Margaret, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curley Rademacker. who has been a sufferer from infantile paralysis, is recovering nicely. Though still walk, she is well in oth- ’ er ways and is able to ride out in her cab. Charles Simms and children of Marion will arrive tomorrow to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. ■Jacob Buhler. Mrs. Simms has been here several days, having been called here when her sister became worse, and was here at her bedside when R he passed away.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

GIVE RECITALS. Miss Faye Smith to Appear Before Berne and Geneva Schools. Miss Faye Smith left this morning for Berne and Geneva, where she will give a reading recital at the high school at each of these places. It will be remembered that she gave a recital to the students of the local school last week, entertaining them for over an hour. From there she will proceed further, where she has engagements, and will be on the road for some time. She but recently completed a several years' course at the Emerson College of Expression at Boston. is underTontrol Forest Fires in Northwest Have Caused Heavy Loss of Life. WILL REACH 300 Authorities Give Attention to Relief For the Stricken People. (United Press Service.) Rainy River. Ont.. Oct. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat I —At noon today the forest fires which have been raging for four days were well i nder control and the authorities are directing their attentions to giving relic.' to the s'Tlci’i-; towns anj their inhabitants (United Press Service.) Warroad. Minn.. Oct. 11—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Three hundred charred bodies of victims of the terrible forest fires must be taken care of at Rainy River, according to messages received here today. It is expected that this number of dead will be recovered within forty-eight hours. Conditions within the fire zone are critical today. Relief trains are rushing to the stricken towns with aid from St. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth. Thousands of sufferers have been made homeless and the state troops are in charge. The burned district is practically under martial law. It is estimated that the damage already amounts to ten million dollars.

“A TEXAS RANGER” TOMORROW. “Tennyson is my favorite poet, but I am quite proud of Longfellow.”— Edith Barrington. She swept aside her buckskin skirts and sat down. She was a picture of dainty and delicious femininity. In an evening gown or a Fifth avenue function is a safe bet, she would be a belle. In sombrero and fringed buckskin costume. with a revolver swinging in her girdle, she was fascinating. Miss Milton is a cowgirl born and bred, and the queer part of it, although cradled in a saddle on her father's ranch in New Mexico. She is beautiful and well educated, an accomplished musician, a graduate of Vassar. She is dainty and girlish, still she can tide a bucking broncho, or throw a lariat and lasso the wildest of steers. She raves and talks of Tennyson. Longfellow, Wagner and such. A graduate of the Blitzen School of Acting, making her first appearance in comic opera with the Aborn Opera company, which she forsook for the drama, having appeared in several metropolitan successes, she was secured by Mr. J. Hoskins to take the leading role in "A Texas Ranger" this season, and it is needless to say her success was instantaneous, being well acquainted with the true type of characters and surroundings. She is talented, possesses a beautiful, sweet face, full Os character and devoted to her profession, and is one of the few real western products that has reached such a high goal in the profession. Opera house Wednesday. October 12th. ~ OFF AGAIN —BACK AGAIN. Two young school boys of the city, aged about sixteen, took it into thenheads to leave the country, and accordingly left on the 1 o'clock car. Their parents immediately “got wind of the matter and had the interurban officials to telephone <■» conductor of me car, asking - - Fort Wayne police be notified to hold them upon their arrival there. --<• mther of one of the boys leit on the 2:30 car and it is expected --- ‘ he two renegades will be returned safe to the fold tonigght.

Decatur, Indiana. Tuesday Evening, October 11, 1910.

DEATH OF SISTER Mrs. John Meschberger of Linn Grove Summoned by Call of Death. WELL KNOWN HERE Sister of Mrs. L. E. Opliger This City—Funeral on Thursday Afternoon. Mrs. Caroline Baumgartner Meschberger, wife of John Meschberger, residing one and one-half miles northwest of Linn Grove, and a sister of Mrs. L. E. Opliger of this city passed away at her home at an early hour this morning after a sickness of but short duration, dating back only to last Thursday, from heart trouble. Although she had been troubled with this affection for a number of years she was able to be about the house, and from that time grew gradually worse until relieved by death at the time stated. Mrs. Opliger, who went to her beside Monday morning upon receiving notice of her serious condition, was present at the time of her death, as were also a number of other members of the family, and her death came as a great shock. She was united in marriage about nineteen years ago to Mr. Meschberger. also of Linn Grove, and has been a resident of this county all her life. To this union were born three children. Clista, Cressie and Flossie, who along with the husband, survive her; also her mother, Mrs. Rosa Baumgartner, five brothers and three sisters, besides a large number of friends and relatives throughout the county. The funeral services will be held at 1 o’clock Thursday afternoon from the house and at 2 o’clock at the Evangelical church. Interment will also be made at Linn Grove. MONROETHEPLACE For Annual Adams County Sunday School Convention Held NOVEMBER 8 AND 9

Two State Workers For the Convention —Prof. Taylor in Charge of Music. At the recent council meeting of the Adams County Sunday School association definite arrangements were made for the annual county convention which will be held in Monroe on November Bth and 9th. Two state workers have been secured for this convention; also Professor Taylor of Indianapolis to have charge of the music. Monroe is easily accessible from all parts of the county, and the committee is .aiming to make the best Sunday school convention ever held in Adams county. In this we will need the cooperation of all the schools in the county. The organized Sunday school work is in general good condition in this county. All the township organizations held conventions last spring, and we are expecting them all to hbld conventions again this fall. Begin now to plan for the county convention. See that your school is represented. Remember the place and date. JESSE RUPP, County President. o THEO. DROPPLEMAN WORSE. Word from Jeffersonville is to the effect that Theodore Droppieman, who has been seriously sick from heart trouble, shows no improvement, and that Sunday he again became worse and he was thought to be dying. Mrs. Droppieman’s mother and sister, Mrs. Margaret Meibers and Mrs. Joe Tonnellier, will leave tomorrow morning for that place. t o ■ — ’ Very many of the business houses of the city were closed this morning on account of the funeral of Mrs. Catherin Niblick.

GIVE PERSONAL INVITATION. The workers of the Christian church at which a special evangelistic service is being conducted by J. M. Dawson. the pastor, are making a unique canvass of the town giving an individual invitation to all to attend the services. A card is left at the door bearing in striking red letters the message, "Just a Reminder. I am here at your door to invite you to the revival meeting at the Christian church. J. M. Dawson, pastor." The labors of the workers are being rewarded with large attendance. CONTRACT WAS LET J. J. Kelleher & Co. to Build New Streets, Adams and Mercer Avenue. THEIR BOND IS $86,000 Sand Filler Will be Used— Culver Brick Decided Upon—Work at Once. J. J. Kelleher & Co. of Frankfort, Indiana, have contracted to build the

Mercer avenue and Adams street pavements out of Culver brick and work will begin at once. At the continued session of the city council Monday night, as arranged, tne matter was formally closed. It had been conceded by the other contractors that Mr. Kelleher was easily the low bidder, and no others were present. A resolution was adopted providing that the finance committee be authorized to enter into contract with Mr. Kelleher, who was present, for the improvement and providing that same be built from Culver block, and that Mr. Kelleher be required to furnish bonds in the sum of $50,000 on Mercer avenue and $36.000 on Adams street, providing that he will do his work according to the plans and specifications, etc. The resolution was adopted unanimously. The resolution when first presented had a clause providing for Culver block or its equivalent, but a howl went up from the property owners and it was made to read ‘‘Culver block." A sand filled was decided block." A sand filler was decided tract that Mr. Kelleher should complete the streets as rapidly as the weather permits. He said he would use all the men he can secure and will use every means possible to complete both streets by January Ist, but if the weather turns bad this cannot be done, so the finance committee gave him until June Ist. The committee went to the office of City Attorney DeVoss, where the contracts were signed up last night and today Mr. DeVoss and Mr. Kintz, the city engineer, went to Frankfort at the expense of the contractor, where he will arrange for a bond. The block used is a good one. having been tested on Winchester street, where it has been in use for fourteen years. Mr. Culver was present and said that he would, unsolicited, furnish an agreement providing that at the end of ten years he will furnish free of charge brick to replace any that have not stood the wear. Mr. Kelleher will have his crews ready for work within ten days and will enploy all the home labor he can get at twenty cents pethour. - ■■■ o WILL GIVE A BOX SOCIAL. There will be a box social at the Jones school, District No. 3, St. Mary’s township, on Friday evening, October 21st. Bring on your boxes, and show the boys your skill in preparing palatable dainties. It may mean a feather in your bonnet, someday, you know. All members of the fair sex are eligible to enter the voting contest, in which a solid gold ring will play a conspicuous part. Now, my fair young reader, if you would like the ring to grace your finger, you must be on hand with friends to submit your name and push your claim as the most popular contestant. Everybody . come and contribute to the success of the evening by your presence. REBEKAHS’ NOTICE. All Rebekahs are requested to attend in a body the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Jacob Buhler, held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home on West Jefferson street. All Rebekahs are requested to meet at the hall at 1 o’clock.

FROM GRAND LODGE Mrs. George Henneford, Representative From Local Pythian Sisters. HAS RETURNED HOME Reports Interesting Session —Memorial Service For Past Grand Chief. Mrs. George Henneford, who reprecented the local Pythian Sisters at the grand lodge held at Indianapolis, returned Monday evening, in company with her husband, who joined her there in a visit over Sunday. Mrs. Henneford states that the sessions were of vital interest to the order, and brings back an interesting report to the local order. Last Wednesday evening a memorial service was held for Mrs. Elizabeth Kutch, the past grand chief of the order. Mrs. Kutch was in attendance at the grand lodge last October, and in November a babe was born to her, the death occurring at that time. The babe, which is noweleven months old. was present at the memorial service. Mrs. Kutch, the deceased lady, was well known here, in her official capacity. Mrs. Henneford while there took the degree of past grand chief, in company with many others from over the state. Other attendants from the local order were Mesdaines Florence Bain, Jessie Burdg and Mrs. George Houser. While in Indianapolis, Mrs. Houser and Mr. and Mrs. Henneford were royally entertained at the home of Mrs. Houser's daughter. Mrs. Will Lyman; also at the home of Joe Lyman and Nat Popkins, former residents of this city. THE GREAT PLAN Os Salvation Given in Evangelistic Services of J. M. Dawson at CHRISTIAN CHURCH Repentance the First Step Subject of Monday Even-

ieng’s Sermon. The evangelistic services are advancing at the Christian church. The Rev. Dawson is a very forcible speaker and brings the truths home to us in a very forcible way. The subject Monday evening was “The First Step —Repentance.' He showed that to be the first step in the plan of salvation, much to the satisfaction of his hearers. Jesus loved us so that he died for us. For us he bore the shameful cross. Some people say they have so many adversities in life, meet so many trials and have so much trouble they can’t surrender themselves. What better friend can you have than Jesus? He will bear your burdens; he will comfort your hearts. “Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest.” Come and worship with us in this meeting. OFFERS REWARD. A reward of five dollars has been offered by Jacob Martin for the return of his gold watch and charm whoch has been missing for several weeks. They disappeared very mysteriously and since that time he has been unable to locate or receive any information regarding either. He has made a good search, but failed to find any inkling as to where the articles disappeared. o FUNERAL THIS MORNING. The last sad rites over the remains of Mrs. Susan Haug were held this morning at 10 o’clock from the Presbyterian church, one mile south of the Wagner home, where she resided with her son, Martin. The funeral was largely attended, a number from this city being present.

USED X-RAY ON ARM. Dr. Wellstead of Wren. Ohio, accompanied by his patient, Mrs. William Stewart, and her husband, made an automobile trip to this city Mondayevening for the purpose of using the Drs. Coverdale X-Ray on the left arm of Mrs. Stewart, which was badly hurt in a runaway accident. Mrs. Stewart was thrown from the buggy and both bones of the elbow dislocated. As she is a very large lady the injury is exceedingly bad and difficult of management. The X-Rays proved very successful and Drs. Coverdale, assisted Dr. Wellman in reducing the fracture, and she is getting along very well. TEDDY IN MISSOURI Spends a Strenuous Day in the Land Where You Have to Show Them. TEN BODIES RESCUED From the Starkwell Mines— An Indianapolis Lad Met Instant Death. (United Press Service.) St. Louis. Mo., Oct. 11—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Colonel Roosevelt spent a strenuous day here. He arrived at 7 o'clock this morning and breakfasted as the guest of the Business Men's League. There were 520 at the table, the largest gathering of the kind in the history of St. Louis. Governor Hadley remained with the colonel throughout the day. The program included an auto ride over the city, a 2:30 luncheon, a trip to the aviation fields, a speech at Clayton, and another at Fairmount park and a reception to the civil and Mexican war veterans. He will speak at the coliseum here tonight and leave in the morning.

(United Press Service.) Starkwell, Col., Oct. 11—(Special to Daily Democrat) —After fighting all night against great odds, the rescue party in the Starkwell mine, in which upwards of fifty men were entombed, came across ten bodies early this morning. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Struck by an iron frame, weighing almost 1,000 pounds, Charles Gregory, aged sixteen, was almost instantly killed while working in the rear of the factory at the Reecy elevator plant. The frame was used in an elevator shaft in the operation of a freight lift. So affected were the other employees of the place that they refused to return to work and the plant was closed for the day. WILL ATTEND REUNION. Many of the local soldiers will attend the reunion of the 89th Indiana regiment to be held Wednesday and Thursday, October 12th and 13th, of this week at Warsaw. They will leave at 8:30 o’clock Wednesday morning over the interurban, a special fare of $2.30 having been accorded them. ATTEND AUTOMOBILE SHOW. W. H. Lee of the Laman & Lee hardware store and Jacob Atz of the firm of Atz & Steele, left this morning for Chicago, where they will attend an automobile show, and combine business and pleasure for several days in that metropolis. From there they will go to Elkhart to attend a buggyopening. o • TO ATTEND WEDDING OF NIECE. Mrs. Jeff Bryson of North Pleasant street went to Decatur Monday morning where she will visit relatives and attend the wedding of her niece, Miss Fanny Robinson, and Forest Elzey, both of Decatur, which takes place Wednesday evening.—Portland Commercial Review. o PUMPKIN PIE. Section 1 of the U. B. Ladies' Aid will have another pastry sale next Saturday, the 15th inst., in the room formerly occupied by the Baughman 5 and 10 cent store, near the interurban station. Bread, cake, pies, etc., etc. | Come and get the kind “your mother used to bake.”

Price Two Cent*

LAST RITES HELD Last Respects Over the Remains of Mrs, Niblick Held This Morning. LARGELY ATTENDED Glowing Tribute Paid by Father Wilken—lnterment at St. Joseph’s. The last sad earthly respects over the remains of the late Mrs. Catherine Niblick, whose death occurred on last Sunray morning were held at 9 o’clock this morning at the St. Mary’s Catholic church, when a solemn high mass of requiem was offered up for the repose of her soul. Father Wilken was the celebrant of the mass and he was assisted by Father Travers of Portland as deacon and Father Flaherty as sub-deacon. The services were very largely attended, being one of the largest funerals held from St. Mary's church for some time. The pall bearers were some of the oldest members of the parish and life-long friends of the deceased, being Mrs. Mary Wemhoff, Margaret Meibers. Veronica Smith. Elizabeth Ehinger, Anna Volmer and Mrs. J. H. Voglewede. The gentlemen pall bears who assisted at times were John Bowers, Jacob Martin, W. A. Kuebler, J. W. Bosse, J. H. Bremerkamp and B. J. Terveer. After the reading of the mass a very interesting discourse was delivered by Father Wilken, who paid a glowing tribute to the life of the deceased lady, taking for his text, the w-ords, “Thy dissolution is at hand, I have fought a good fight, and have kept the faith." (Taken from Epistle of St. Paul to Timothy) and was one that appealed to the hearts of many present. Interment was made at the St. Joseph cemetery. STARR COMPANY HERE OCT. 18. The seniors of the high school are working hard in their ticket canvass for the coming lyceum course. The Starr company, the first on the list, will play here October 18th, and is said to be a "star." The members of the company are Charles W. Donald, first tenor; Joseph Worthington, second tenor; Wilbur Starr, baritone; Charles H. Reid, basso; Mrs. Wilbur Starr, pianist and cellist. o SERIOUSLY ILL. Little Pauline Bullman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bullman, who reside near Williams, is in a very serious condition at the home of the parents, suffering from an attack of lung fever and pneumonia. She took sick a week ago tomorrow', and sin«e that time has been quite sick, and her condition shows but little change for the better. o J. H. STONE WAS SELECTED. The township democratic committee met Monday evening and decided upon putting on the ticket for the coming election the name of ’Squire J. H. Stone, succeeding ’Squire J. H. Smith, who had been a justice of the peace for the past twenty years, and whose death occurred recently. o WELLMAN TO START TO EUROPE. (United Press Service.) Atlantic City, Oct. 11—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Walter Wellman announced at noon today that he and his assistant. Banniman, will start tonight for Europe in his big dirigible balloon. Hs flight will be watched with great interest. —o CENSUS BUREAU’S REPORT. (United Press Service.) Washington. D. C„ Oct. 11 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The census bureau today reported that the population of Louisville, Ky., is 223,928; increase, 19,179; Lexington. Ky., 35,999; increase, 8,730; Shreveport, La., 28,015; increase, 12.002. — —o—. — Mrs. Chester Buhler and daughter. Bertha, of Hammond, are here to attend the funeral of their sister-in-law. and aunt, Mrs. Jacob Buhler, which will be held tomorrow afternoon. L. G. Ellingham, democratic candidate for secretary of state, went to Portland today, where a democratic meeting with Governor Marshall as principal speaker is being held. The governor will address a meeting at Huntington this evening.