Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 242, Decatur, Adams County, 13 October 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 242.

HOME WEDDING Very Pretty and Happy Festivities Attend ElzeyRobison Wedding. AT BRIDE’S HOME Fanny Robison Becomes the Bride of Forest Elzey— Take Wedding Trip. In her dainty dress of creamy white, very simply and tastefully made, Miss Fanny Robison made a charming appearance Wednesday evening when she plighted her troth to Mr. Forest Elzey, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Robinson, on North Second street. There were no attendants, and the ceremony was performed at 4:30 o’clock in the presence of sixty of the relatives and a few intimate friends by the Rev. Sherman Powell, pastor of the Methodist church. Mrs. Jeff Bryson of Portland played the wedding march, the bridal couple taking their places beneath a canopy of laces and smilax where the ceremony, impressive and sacred, was said. The bride's gown was of white net over cream silk, with garnitures of baby Irish lace, making a very beautiful costume, the more effective in its simplicity. In the dining room, where, following the ceremony and the extending of felicitations, a wedding dinner was served, the color scheme was pink and white, these colors being blended artistically in the festoonings and draperies, while the tables were given over to carnations and smilax. Assisting in the serving of the dinner were the Misses Fanny Rice, Irene Smith, Alice Dailey and Vena Bohnke. Out-of-town guests were Miss Elizabeth Diggs of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bryson and daughter, Frances. of Portland. Mr. and Mrs. Elzey left at 7:30 o’clock Wednesday evening for a week’s trip, including visits in Chicago and Richmond. Upon their return they will go at once to their home on Third street, which the groom had prepared in advance for his bride. Mr. Elzey is a son of Mrs. Mary Elzey of Eighth street, a very popular young man, and one of the city’s business men, being a member of the firm of Elzey & Carroll, barbers. Miss Robison, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Robinson, is a graduate of the Decatur high school, a favorite with her many friends, and until quite recently, was a member of the telephone operators’ force. o FORMER RESIDENT Conrad Brake of Kinsley, Kansas, is in the City Looking Up Friends. HE OWNS MUCH LAND Glad to Renew Old Acquaintances—Notes the City’s Improvements. Conrade Brake, a brother of the late H. H. Brake, arrived in the city on Tuesday of this week from his home at Kinsley, Kansas, after an absence from this place for more than a quarter of a century. He was a resident of this place for several years, coming from Germany in the year 1881. going from here to Texas, where he invested in a large tract of land, comprising something like fifteen hundred acres, and engaged In the business of farming. He made his home at this place until about a year ago, going from there to Kansas, where he purchased a farm and where he is making his home at present. When he left here Decatur was merely nothing compared to the thriving little city of today, and he often remarks of the great change since that time. This is his first visit to this city since he left here, but there are still a number of faces which are familiar to him, and is glad to renew the acquaintance (Continued on page 3.)

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ANOTHER TRACTION WRECK. (V jited Press service.) Connersville, Ind., Oct. 13 —(Special to Dally Democrat —In a head-on collision between an Indianapolis and Cincinnati local car, westbound, and an eastbound freight car, near Osage station early this morning, Motorman Carl Hunt of Rushville of the freight car was instantly killed. Motorman Harry Dawson of the local, William Ratcliff of Rushville, freight conductor, Harvey Yakey, passenger conductor, saved their lives by jumping. Dawson suffered a broken leg. The car men were the only persons on the car. Hunt leaves a widowed mother. He was to have been married soon to Miss Blanch Mcßeynolds of that city. KINDEL ON STAND Tells the Story of the Accident in Which His Wife Met Death. JURY EMPANELLED I After All Day’s Work Yesterday—Other News— New Case Filed. The Boegley manslaughter case is progressing today. The jury was selected and won at about 4 o’clock Wednesday evening, including F. A. Peoples, Alfred Goldner, William Rodenbeck. Emerson Beavers, Henry Wafel, Dan W. Myers, John Merrica. George Roudenbush, Joseph Brandyberry, Henry Eiting, George Houseman and Ed Lyons. The prosecutor’s statement was made this morning and the hearing of the evidence begun. Albert Kindel. husband of the lady who met death as a result of the accident, was the first witness and was on the stand about two hours. He tcld the story' of the accident, saying that he turned out to the right and gave plenty of room for Boegley to pass him, but that the motorcycle struck the buggy a foot inside the wheel, breaking the rear axle. It is believed by some that the trial will occupy a week. Boegley has a wife and six children. Mrs. Boegley is in court with one child, a babe, just a few months old. The case is attracting much attention, and there are many people here from Linn Grove and the vicinity in which the parties are well known. L. C. DeVoss filed a new case. Laura A. Foughty vs. Charles K. Foughty, divorce. The charges are cruel and inhuman treatment, failure to provide for Mrs. Foughty and her three children and desertion. C. C. Beer, administrator of the Amos Ellenberger estate, filed an Inventory and a petition to sell restaurant property at Berne; petition sustained and sale ordered. Marriage licenses: Emil Bodeit Scher, 32, laborer. Berne, to Barbara Neusbaum, 35, Berne; Otto Johnson, 21, farmer, to Bessie Spuller, 20. — o ALL INVITED TO SERVICES. The public is given a very cordial invitation to attend the evangelistic services at the Christian church, conducted by the pastor. J. M. Dawson. Every day the members of the church have been making a vigorous canvass and personal invitation which has been quite effective in producting a large attendance. Circulars distributed over the city today give a picture of the pastor, and a statement of the revival, with invitation to the services. Everybody come. CONDITION IS SERIOUS. Lee Burke, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Burke, of Ninth street, who has been sick several weeks, with a complication of typhoid fever and lung and heart trouble, is said to be sesiousiy sickfcand it is said he cannot recover. A counsel was held by his physicians today. — —o — The Ladies’ Mite society of the M. E. church will meet at the church parlots Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock. At this meeting arrangements will be made for the holding of the New England dinner on the 27th of this month. A good attendance is desired.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, October 13, 1910.

PROGRAM GOOD Large Attendance Present at Knights of Columbus Hall Last Evening. INTERESTING TALK Father Travers, Principal Speaker Talked at Length —Enjoyed by All. Columbus Day of this year will long linger in the minds of the Knights of Columbus of this city and their friends who chanced to be present Wednesday evening and hear the program which had been prepared by the lodge for the occasion. A large number gathered at the hall and at 8:30 Grand Knight Charles Niblick called order, and introduced the first number on the program, which was a piano solo by Anthony Holthouse, which was warmly applauded by the many present. The next was a duet by Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Holthouse, being accompanied by Miss Naomi Niblick, which was also well taken. Father Wilken, then, in a few well chosen words, called the attention of those present to the anniversary of of the event which they were celebrating, and the honor which was due to this great explorer. He also expressed gratitude in having the honor of introducing their guest, Father Travers, of Portland, who was to be the principal speaker for the occasion. For very nearly an hour and a half the speaker very interestingly entertained his audience on his extensive trip abroad, relating the principal incidents which he and his party chanced to witness and the many points of interest attractive to tourists of the old counry. His trip to the Vatican and the passion play at Oberammergau were among those most important, and also the beautiful cities of Naples, Venice, Rome and many others. Although speaking the length of time which he did he could tell of but a portion of his two months visit abroad, and could have entertained his audience for a much longer period if time had permitted. The remainder of the program was declared off for the evening, it being of a rather late hour. Visiting priests from out of the city were Father Benzinger of Hesse Cassel, Father Wakefer of Dunkirk, Father Travers of Portland and Father Wilken and Father Flaherty of this city. THE CRISISTS OVER In the Forest Fires of the Northwest—Heavy Rainfall Gives Relief. ALPHONSO TO FIGHT i Will Personally Lead Sol-diers—Ex-Governor of Kansas Dead. (United Press Service.) Baudette, Minn., Oct. 13 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The crisis in the forest fire situation about here is nowbelieved to be past. After a heavy thunder and rain storm last night, a steady rainfall came today and if it continues a few hours, the fires will be quenched. (United Press Service.) Madrid. Spain, Oct. 13—(Special tq Dally Democrat)—The rise of the sun today found an armed camp here with every soldier in the empire under arms, King Alphonso confident of the loyalty of his army, and prepared to crush any attempted interruption with an iron hand. Alphonso has announced that in the event of an uprising he is confident that the army will support him. He will take personal command of the situation and lead his soldiers in any fighting that may be necessary. (United Press. Service.) Wichita. Kans., Oct. 13—(Special to Daily Democrat—Former Governor W. E. Stanley died at his home here early today. He was one of the most popu-1 lar men of the west.

JUDGE ERWIN EMPLOYED. Fort Wayne, Ind., Oct. 13 —Relatives of Benjamin T. Corkwell, the motorman indicted by the Wells county grand jury for responsibility for the Kingsland trolley horror, have retained Judge R. K. Erwin of this city to look after Corkwell’s interests. Corkwell is still in Hope hospital in this city, and is unaware that an indictment has been returned against him. Physically he has practically recovered from his injuries, but he has at no time since the wreck been completely rational. Physicians say it is impossible to predict definitely the outcome in his case. octoberwedding Mr. Frederick Hockemeyer Claims Miss Emelie Melcher For Bride. MARRIED YESTERDAY At the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church —Wedding Supper in Evening. This October has been a rare month for weddings, but none more happy than that of Wednesday, when Miss Emelie Melcher, daughter of William Melcher of Root township, became the bride of Frederick Hockemeyer, son of Frederick Hockemeyer of Allen county. The wedding was solemnized at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the St. Peter's church in Root township, the pastor, the Rev. Dornseif saying the ceremony that made the young couple twain, a large number of friends and relatives witnessing the wedding. A pretty dress of cream silky fabric, made princess style, was the bride’s wedding gown and with this she wore a long white veil caught to her hair with creamy roses, a bouquet of which same creamy blossoms she carried in her hand. Her maids were the Misses Emma Fuelling and Minnie Knipstein, who wore very becoming frocks of old rose with cream laces used in trimmings, and carried bouquets of pink and white carnations. The groomsmen were Herman Melcher and Chas. Hockemeyer, who with the groom were attired in black. Following the wedding ceremony at the ctmich the bridal party, with several intimate friends, drove to this city in three fine carriages. gaily decorated, and had their pictures taken at the Moser studio, after which they went to the home of the bride’s parents in Root township, where a wedding supper was served and the festivities continued during the evening. About one hundred sev-enty-five guests were in attendance at the reception. o BOX SOCIAL AT MONMOUTH. The ideal weather of this week will assure a large attendance at the box social to be given Friday evening at the Monmouth school of which the Misses Alma Kooken and Emma Magley are teachers. Elaborate preparations are being made for an unusually good time, and many from this city are contemplating attending. Should the weather man take a sudden freak notion of changing his present fine output, and tomorrow’s weather should not be agreeable, the social will be postponed a week. — oFARMERS' SPECIAL. For the benefit of the farmers and their families the Crystal theater will give an extra good, big show every Saturday afternoon. Besides the moving pictures and illustrated songs there will be special music, and if you want to spend a pleasant hour just drop in at the Crystal any time during the afternoon, and you will certainly enjoy yourself. If you can't come yourself send your wife and children, and let them enjoy a pleasant afternoon. Only 5 cents. o MRS. S. A. MOORE RECOVERING. Mrs. S. A. Moore, who has been a patient at the Hope hospital. Fort Wayne, the past two weeks, where she underwent an operation, is recovering gradually, and may be allowed to come home in two weeks. Her sis-ter-in-law, Mrs. B. F. Breiner, and children, Marie and Roma, and Mrs. J. M. I Breiner, went to Fort Wayne this 1 morning to call on her.

BE IN THE LINE For Reservation of Tickets For Lyceum Course Saturday Morning. AT THE USUAL PLACE First Number of the Series Will be Starr Quartet Company Tuesday. Those who have tickets for the lyceum course to be given under the auspices of the senior class of the Decatur high school will be interested in the fact that the board for reservation of seats will open next Saturday, October 15th. at the usual place. Those having season tickets can get them reserved at 8 o’clock, and those having single tickets can reserve their seats at any time after noon. No person will be allowed to reserve more than four season tickets. The first of the course will be the entertainment to be given Tuesday evening, October 18th. by the Wilbur Starr quartet company, which has received many favorable press notices and comes highly recommended as one of the bqpt in this line. Mr. Starr has served as director of the music department at the University of Missouri and as professor of voice culture at the University of Nebraska; has sung with the Castle Square Opera company, and with the Depauw University quartet, and has been very successful in all places. One of the many nice things said about the company is: “The trio of singers whom Mr. Starr has selected to accompany him are highly capable of carrying out the high class program announced, which we believe to be the best program being offered by a lyceum male quartet this season. Every singer is an artist and will be thoroughly coached by Mr. Starr before the concert tour of the season opens. Taken all In all, the management is exceedingly gratified. even proud, to be able to offer this great organization to its committees. For years we have wished to have the management of Mr. and Mrs. Starr and whatever company they might head.” TEDDY IN INDIANA Greeted by Large Crowds in the Various Places Where He Stopped. REACHES CAPITAL Where the Banner Meeting is Being Held—A Big Crowd Present. (United Press Service.) Indianpolis, Ind., Oct. 13—(Special to Daily Democrat) —An Immense crowd jammed Fountain Square this afternoon and waited for Colonel Roosevelt, who arrived at about 2:30, a half hour late. He was escorted from Union station and spoke from a platform erected in front of the English hotel. Messages from along the line are that the Colonel spoke to 3,- i 000 persons at Veedersburg, 5,000 at Crawfordsville and 20,000 at Lafayette. At the latter place he said he < felt no uneasiness as to the outcome of the campaign. At Crawfordsville the students threw their colors on the ground for him to walk on. (United Press Service.) Veedersburg, Ind., Oct. 13 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —With a ringing endorsement of the tariff stand taken by Senator Albert J. Beveridge, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt today opened his campaign for Beveridge before an audience of 1,000 Covington people. The colonel discussed tariff, declaring it is consistent that the American people are, by a vast majority, in favor 'of a protective tariff, equalizing the

' cost of production here and abroad. ’ He cited as the proper method of the getting the exact method of protection and the tariff, the commission scheme, which Beveridge has advo- • rated. ‘‘Senator Beveridge stands for those principles of manhood that mean so much in public life today. If you defeat Senator Beveridge you defeat a man that stands for what is needed in our government. I have come here to speak for him because he embodies all that we stand for In our struggle for honest government. Don’t forget that if Indiana defeats Beveridge, you cannot explain it to the country on any other ground than that Indiana does not intend to reward a man who serves the people honestly against special interest.” DIED LAST NIGHT Theodore Spetnagel, Father of Rev. Spetnagel, Dead at Chillicothe, Ohio. WAS ILL TWO WEEKS ■I" Thought to be on Way to Recovery—Son Returned Home Yesterday. Wholly unexpected, and therefore the more heart-rending, was the telegram received Wednesday night by the Rev. Richard Spetnagel, pastor of the Presbyterian church, bringing the word that his father, Theodore Spetnagle, of Chillicothe, Ohio, had passed away at 8 o’clock Wednesday night. The son had been with his father during the entire illness of two weeks, and as he seemed so much better the past few days, and there was every season to think that he was on the way to recovery, having been unusually bright and cheerful Tuesday, Rev. Spetnagel returned to his home here Wednesday noon, the sad message following soon after. The father was about seventy-one years of age, and upon his becoming suddenly ill two weeks ago, was taken to the hospital at Chillicothe, where the best of care was given him. His heart had been weak and it is thought that his sudden death was caused by ■some sudden change or affection of that weakened organ, though details of the death were not conveyed in the message. The elder Mr. Spetnagel visited here on many occasions and has many friends among the Decatur people, not only of his son’s congregation, but elsewhere. His wife, also known here, died only about two years ago, and he is survived by six sons. The funeral arrangements are not known here, but the Rev. Spetnagel left this morning for Chillicothe. He will probably not return, here this week, and arrangements for securing a substitute for Sunday’s services at the church, will be made and announced later. ' o BOX SOCIAL. A box social which promises to be of much interest will be the one of next Friday evening, October 14th. at the Peterson school house, west of the city. Contests will be arranged for the evening and a number of prizes will be given to the winners. Other amusements will also be afforded to make a happy gathering and a good time is assured all who attend. Everybody is invited. Albert Sellemeyer and Miss Minnie Leyse are the teachers. ARTICLE RECTIFEID. 1 An article appearing in a former is- ' sue of this paper about the high ' school boys breaking into an upstairs < room in a building belonging to Hat- < tie Studabaker, was in error in laying < discredit to the high school, when on- < ly one or two members were connect- i ed with the act. Mr. Suttles had the ; base bail suits and other parapher- i nalia, and wishes the boys would call and get their property and settle for the door and lock. o . — SETTLE ANOTHER CLAIM TODAY. Bluffton, Ind., Oct. 13 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Wabash Valley Traction company today settled another of the smaller claims resulting from the Kingsland wreck The administrator of the estate of Tom Gordon, bachelor, and upon whom no one depended for support, was paid the sum of S4OO to cover the funeral ex-| penses. *

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RARE OPPORTUNITY Rev. Fred B. Fisher of New York, a Missionary Expert Coming. • TO BE AT M. E. CHURCH Friday Night—Has Served Several Years in India’s Field. The Rev. Fred B. Fisher of New York, who speaks at the Methodist church at 7:30 on Friday evening, is a young man in whom the North Indiana conference takes much pride. It was at the conference session at Muncie in 1904 when the people gladly subscribed the money to send forth the Rev. Fred E. Fisher and wife as missionaries to India. They had served a few years in the pastorate with marked success and under the stress of the great forward movement in misions had heard the call of the Spirit and after great struggle had surrendered themselves for India. Bishop Warne, of India, was present at the conference and those who witnessed the scenes will not soon forget the memorable events of that session. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher sailed promptly and he was appointed to the English speaking church at Agra, India, until he could master the language. Agra is the center of Mohammedanism in India, and lias the matchless Taj Mahal, a temple costing untold millions, and which is the finest, building i nthe world. Here Mr. and Mrs. Fisher labored with great success for two years, but the climate completely broke Mrs. Fisher’s health and they were compelled to return with very sorrowful hearts. The missionary society immediately put Mr. Fisher in the field and his message thrilled the people everywhere. When he went down to Boston, Mass., the First Methodist Episcopal church was greatly impressed with his eloquence and invited him to take their pulpit temporarily as their pastor had been called to genera) work in the church. This he did, and they refused to give Mr. Fisher up, and insisted that the conference send him regularly as their pastor, which was done. He continued there until the Board of Foreign Missions recently called him to a general secretaryship, appointing him to do the follow-ing-up work in the great campaign of the Laymen’s Missionary movement. The address on Friday night will be free and there will be no public soliciting. Everyone is cordially invited, and both young and old will be delighted. o HAD GOOD SESSION Modern Woodmen Held Interesting Meeting at Hall Last Evening. MANY ATTENDED Much Business Cared For and Matters of Interest Discussed. The meeting of the Modern Woodmen which was called for Wednesday evening at their hall was one of much interest and importance to each and every member. The early part of the evening was devoted to giving the degree work to a number of candidates, which was much enjoyed by the many present. After this was done a committee which had been appointed, composed of Walter Johnson, G. C. Haughton, Roy Wolford and Clyde Rice, for the purpose of new uniforms to be used by the degree team, thirteen in number, and robes for the officers, made its report, and the uniforms were contracted for. Representatives of the Henderson-Ames Co. of Kalamazoo, Mich.; M. C. Lilley of Columbus. Ohio, and DeMaulis Co. of Greenville, 111., were present. The contract was awarded to the HendersonAmes Co., and the uniforms will be shipped as soon as possible. They iwill be seen for the first time when (Continued on page 2.) f