Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 246, Decatur, Adams County, 18 October 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 246

WELMAN RESCUED Commander and Leader of the America, Dirigible Balloon, Saved. BY THE LINER TREMP Picked Up Between Bermudas and Cape Hatteras— Big Balloon Lost. New York, N. Y., Oct. 18 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The first attempt to cross the Atlantic in a dirigible balloon came to grief early today, when the trans-At’antic liner Tremp sighted the America in distress, almost due east of Cape Hatteras, and after some effort succeeded in rescuing Walter Wellman and his crew of five men. The point where the men were picked up was practically half way between Cape Hatteras and the Bermudas Islands. The men were all saved, but the America had to be abandoned in mid-ocean. (United Press Service.) Augusta, Fla.. Oct. 18 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —All night long the hurricane drove the waves over the banks and this city is flooded. Heavy damage has been done to property and to the shipping interests. (United Press Service.) Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 18 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —With all the wires down south of Titusville and a terrific hurricane sweeping both the east and west coast of the state, grave fears are entertained for all the shippers in the southern seas. (United Press Service.) New York. N. Y., Oct. 18 —(Special toDaily Democrat)—lncoming ocean liners today report that the skies nearly all the way across the Atlantic ocean have been combed by wireless machines in efforts to locate the America, the big balloon in which Wellman and his crew of five men are attempting to cross the ocean, but without results. They have been at sea seventy'four hours and since Sunday morning not a word has been heard from them. It is estimated that if they are still in the air the balloon must be about 800 or 900 miles east of Atlantic City. BASEBALL WRITER Harry Daniel of Chicago In-ter-Ocean to Report the World’s Series FOR HIS NEWSPAPER Cubs-Athletic Series—He is Deemed Country's Greatest Baseball Writer. Decatur may not be on the baseball map as far as the big leagues are ■concerned, but it will at least have the honor of seeing the world's championship serie,, officially reported by a Decatur man. The Chicago InterOcean announces that Harry Daniel will report the big games for that paper and is boosting him as the greatest baseball writer in the country. Mr. Daniel's stories about baseball heroes which the Inter-Ocean ran this summer made a hit throughout the baseball world and Decatur people found them especially interesting because they were written by a former Decatur man. Decatur people will no doubt read with interest Mr. Daniel’s stories of the big world series this week. o FUNERAL WAS HELD TODAY. Many from this city were In attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Martha Dutcher, held at Monmouth today. The services were conducted by the Rev. A. K. Mumma of Hoagland, pastor of the Concord Lutheran church, and interment took place in the family lot in the Monmouth cemetery.

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PASSES THROUGH CITY. Vice President of G. R. & I. Making an Inspection. P. J. Hugart, vice president and general manager of the Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad, passed through the city in his private car, going from Richmond to Grand Rapids. He was accompanied by several of the men connected with his office. They made but a short stop here, and were making a tour of inspection of the company's property. NO FOUNDATION For Charges Filed Against Mr. Ellingham That He Opposed Union. EXAMINATION MADE By Mr. Colbert of Chicago Under Direction of International President. The International Typographical union last week sent a representative, Michael Colbert, of Chicago, to this city to investigate the charges that L. G. Ellingham of this city, and candidate for secretary of state, had Opposed and disrupted a printers’ union here in 1904. Mr. Colbert spent three days here and went over the matter thoroughly, resulting in his filing a report with President Lynch, exorerating Mr. Ellingham, and which report has been sent to all the unions of the state. Colbert says in his report that he came to Decatur and talked with all the parties and read all the documents thus far issued in regard to the case. Decatur Union, No. 278, was organized in May, 1904, and the charter was surrendered in November of the same year because the number of printers in Decatur had decreased to such an extent that not a sufficient number remained to continue the union. He says he found that Charles K. Hively, an employee of the Decatur Democrat, Ellingham's paper, was rather active in opposing the union. Ed Phillips also oppode the union, he says. But, Colbert says, Ellingham was not seen in regard to the union until in October, 1904, when two members of the union called on him, and talked with him in a general way about the matter. The main question of whether Mr. Ellingham would unionize the Democrat was not asked. Neither was any attempt made to learn whether Hively was acting on his own volition in opposing the union or under instructions from Mr. Ellingham. He says Mr. Ellingham expressed no opposition to the union or union principles. Colbert says Mr. Ellingham denied opposing the union or causing its disruption. He was chairman of the democratic county committee in 1904, and said he paid little attention to his newspaper business. He says no concrete proposition was presented to him by the union. In regard to his feeling toward the Typographical union he gave Colbert the names of some card men who had worked for him. and said he would abide by their testimony. Mr. Heller, Ellingham's business manager, said he was aware of the existence of the union, but that no one called on him to ascertain whether the office would recognize the union or agree to a scale. Ellingham and Heller denied any response bility for Hively’s action. Colbert closes his report as follows: "After making as thorough an investigation as possible, and reading all the documents so far issued on the subject, it is my opinion that the charge that Mr. Ellingham opposed Decatur Typographical union and caused its disruption is without foundation in fact." o— — PASS THROUGH CITY. * - G. R. & I- Carries Remains of Ketchel to Michigan Home. The remains of Stanley Ketchel, the middleweight champion, who was shot and killed on last Saturday at Springfield, Mo., by a man by the name of Hurtz, passed through this city this morning at o’clock on the way to the home at Grand Rapids, Mich., where the burial rites will take place. The remains were accompanied by General Emmett Newton, a life-long friend of Ketchel.

Decatur, Indiana. Tuesday Evening, October 18, 1910.

TO GIVE RECITAL Young People’s Alliance of Evangelical Church to Give Program. AN INTERESTING ONE Great Preparation is Being Made For the Occasion —Many to Take Part. One of the events of the near future and one which is being looked forward to by the members of the Evangelical church, is the recital which is to be given by the Young People’s Alliance at the church -on Friday evening, October 28th. Besides the program, which is getting under headway by the members of this organization, a musical program will be given, which will also prove to be of much interest. The Men’s Glee club of Berne has been secured for the occation to furnish special music, which feature alone will be well worth one's time to attend. Dr. Fred Patterson will also give a solo, and Dr. and Mrs. J. Q. Neptune will give a duet. Several other numbers will be on the program, and those in charge are working hard to make the entertainment a success, and it is bound to be. A large crowd is expected on this evening. and the proceeds will go toward the building fund. An admission will be charged at the door. The entire program as it will be given on that evening will appear in a later issue. o ... — — .. -BIRTH OF BABY BOY. A bouncing baby boy was born Monday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hirschey of Marshall street. Mrs. Hirschey was formerly Miss Ida Neufer. IMPROV? CHURCH Members of United Brethren Church Take Steps to Improve HOUSE OF WORSHIP Interior to be Improved Which Will be Very Appropriate. A committee, consisting of the members of the United Brethren church, held a very interesting business session at the church Monday evening, at which time several business ques tions, waich had been pending fulsome time, were disposed of. It was decided that they should repaint and repaper the interior. A new carpet was also decided upon, which they will purchase in the near future. The members of the church are working hard in every department, and with these new improvements the church will present a very beautiful and inviting place of worship. Just recently they completed the new home, which is at present occupied by the pastor and his family, and many other improvements have been made which stand to the cfedlt of the members. o - ■ - BASKET BALL GAME. The first basket ball game of the season between a picked team from the St. Joseph's Catholic school and a team from the public high school will take place on Friday evening of this week on the grounds of the former, which have been recently arranged for this kind of sport. Much practice is being done by both sides and each are confident of winning. A number of other games will no doubt take place in the near future and the initial one will be hard fought by both teams. The line-up of the former team will oe as follows: Center, Frank Lose: forward right. Elmo Smith; forward left. Leon Crawford: guard right, Herman Ehinger; guard left, Eugene Bremerkamp. Clarence Miller and Will Mougey will act as substitutes.

PASTOR ABLE TO PREACH. Recovers From Illness and Continues Evangelistic Series. J. M. Dawson of the Christian church, who was taken suddenly and seridusly ill Sunday afternoon, had recovered sufficiently to be able to conduct the services Monday evening at his church, though he was confined to his bed the entire day. Owing to his illness he decided not to preach upon the subject "The Change of Heart" Monday evening, feeling that he could not do it justice in his state of ill health. He gave another good sermon Monday evening and this evening will preach upon "The Change of Heart.” There are three candidates for the rites of baptism and this will be performed at this evening’s service. A large audience greeted the pastor Monday evening and a larger is expected this evening. ON TO RICHMOND Annual Convention of the Indiana State Federation of Clubs Held THERE NEXT WEEK Many Good Things on the Program—Decatur Members Will Attend. Mrs. J. C. Patterson, a member of the State Federated Clubs’ press committee for Wells and Adams counties, has received further information regarding the fourth annual convention of the Indiana Federation of Clubs to be held at Richmond October 25th, 26th and 27th. and which will be attended by several representatives of federated clubs of this city. The convention promises to be the finest of its kind ever held in the state. The key-note will be "The Child" in its many relations and practical methods of best meeting its needs, will receive especial attention. Every session will be full of vital interest, noted speakers having been engaged to deliver addresses upon social, educational and industrial subjects. The needs of the state will receive thoughtful attention. The meetings will be held in the assembly room of the new high school building, the opening session to be Tuesday evening, October 25th, when the citizens of Richmond will welcome the Federation and Mrs. Grace Julian Clarke, state president, will deliver an address. This will be followed by a reception at the art galleries where Richmond’s annual art exhibit will be in progress. There will be a fine organ recital, automobile drives and a reception at the Morrison home and other social functions. Business meetings will be held at the Federation's headquarters, Hotel Wescott, Tuesday afternoon. Among the speakers will be Henry Turner Bailey of Boston, who will lecture upon “Emerson, the Poet Seer;’’ Mrs. Emily M. Bishop of New York, who will give her celebrated impersonation upon "Side Lights in the United States Senate.” which gives a fine insight into life in this great hall of legislation; Miss Isabel M. Bevin. dean of “Domestic Science and the Home;” Mrs. Olaf N. Guldin of Fort Wayne, “The Field and Its Possibilities;” Mr.l Albion Fellows Bacon, upon “The Housing Problem;” Mrs. Martha Evans Martin, author, will also speak. The child session will occur Thursday afternoon. Frank B. Wicks, Calvin N. Kendall, Graham R. Taylor, being the speakers. Several of the talks will be illustrated with stereoptlcon views. ■ ' - O' — BALL GAME TODAY ONE-SIDED. (United Press Service.) Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 18—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The second game of the world’s championship series again drew a crowd that taxed the capacity of the big parks. Coombs is on the firing line for the Athletics and Brown for the Cubs. Chicago started off with a run in the first inning. Philadelphia got two in the third and one in the fourth. Neither side scored in the fifth. Chicago got one in the seventh, but the Athletics came back with a string of doubles and singles that netted six runs and cinched the game, no doubt.

A SUDDEN DEATH Miss Amelia Klopfenstine Passed Away at Her Home Last Evening. IN PREBLE TOWNSHIP 11l Only Since Sunday and Her Demise Came as a Shock to Frieds. Miss Amelia, the eighteen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Klopfenstine of Preble township, passed away Monday evening at 7 o'clock at the family home after but a short sickness, dating back only to Sunday noon, her death resulting from diabetes. Sunday, she, with her parents and other members of the family, had gone by automobile to Huntington to spend the day with her uncle, L. S. Houck, and it was while at this place that she became sick. Shortly after dinner she complained of not feeling well but on the way home and in the evening, she was feeling somewhat better, and nothing serious was thought by her parents. that night and early Mondaymorning she became worse and grew gradually weaker until relieved bydeath in the hour mentioned. The news spread rapidly, and as she was widely known and beloved by all who knew her. Her illness was known only to a few as she was sick but such a short time, and her demise has cast a gloom over the surrounding place. She leaves to mourn their loss besides her parents, three sisters and two brothers, they being Hazel and Stela at home and Mrs. Herman Wafel also of Preble, and Lon and Jay also at home. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at nine thirty from the house.' Interment will be made two miles north of Vera Cruz. AS A DELEGATE — -1 Mrs. John Niblick Goes to National Convention of Woman’s Home MISSIONARY SOCIETY Held at Buffalo. N. Y., Beginning This Week— Represents District. Mrs. John Niblick left this morning over the Clover Leaf for Buffalo, N. Y„ where she will attend the twentyninth national convention of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church, which will be in session there from October 19th to 27th. Mrs. Niblick, who goes as a delegate from the Fort Wayne district of the Woman's Home Missionary society, is one of the most active workers in this organization, both in the district and the local society, having served for some time as an official and held many offices, both in the district and local organizations. The convention will be one of great inspiration, as men and women of national fame and international fame will be in attendance and take part in the program, with the interchange of all that is best in practical ideas in this great work. o VISIT RELATIVES IN WEST Mr. and Mrs. Marion Andrews, prominent residents of south of the city, left here today noon for a visit in Oklahoma and Kansas and other western cities. They will visit with Mrs, Andrews' parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wiseley at Chandler, Oklahoma, and with her sister, Mrs. Pinkerton, at Arkansas City. Their ticket will allow them a twenty-five days’ visit but they will probably not stay the full length of time. ,, o— ANOTHER AIRSHIP HERE. Another airship passed through the city byway of the Wells-Fargo Express company, being sent from Cleveland. Ohio, to J. H. Mars at Fort Wayne, where it will be used in the aviation meet. The ship was one of the Wright Bros.’ biplanes.

HEALTH BOARD AFTER THEM. Women's societies and the health authorities of Logansport, says an exchange, are at loggerheads, all because a ban has been placed on rummage sales and church suppers held in vacant store rooms. The prevalence of contagious diseases among children led the health officers to take such action. Dr. Hurty of the state board of health has ordered the matron of the orphans’ home to destroy a roomful of clothing douated the children. RE-ARRANGE DATE Congressman Henry of Tex - as to Speak Here Instead of Major Menzies. TOMORROW EVENING Mr. Henry is One of the Best Campaigners on the Stump This Year. Hon. Robert L. Henry, congressman from the Eleventh district of Texas, will address the voters of Decatur and vicinity tomorrow evening at the court house in this city, instead of Major G. V. Menzies, as had been previously announced. A letter from Mr. Menzies was received this morning, stating his regret that a previous engagement for the same date made it impossible for him to come to Decatur, and another from Bert Hendren gave the news that Mr. Henry would fill the date. While we all regret very much that Major Menzies cannot be here, we learn of the date of Mr. Henry with the glad knowledge that we will hear one of the best speeches of the year. He is a brilliant man, who has represented his district with great credit and is one of the best orators on the stump this year. He will discuss the big issues of this year in a fair, square, open manner and will be worth hearing. The court room should be packed tomorrow evening to hear this famous southern statesman. i t ■;< t o WON PREMIUMS. The busiest place in the city Monday evening was the Saratoga Rifle range, when the premiums for the best marksmen of the week were awarded, the first being won by Wade H. Meyers, he receiving a Stevens Ideal riflle. The second prize, two dollars in cash, was won by V. Everett. The prizes will be awarded again this week and will be given out on next Monday evening. The first prize will be a Stevens repeating rifle, and the others will be cash prizes. This is a good chance, boys, to win a good gun. and all are welcome at the Saratoga Rifle range. o SECOND HAND BAZAAR. The ladies of the Christian church who opened a second hand bazaar in the city hall building, corner Madison and Third streets, are getting along well. A good stock of clothing o fall kinds —skirts, coats, waists, shoes, etc., all in clean, .nice condition, and well disinfected has been received, and more is coming in every day. The ladies solicit contributions, and ask that such be well disinfected before being brought to the store. A good stock of doilies, lace scarfs and fancy articles is also carried. Mesdames J. M. Dawson. Henry Stevens and Jacob Eady were in charge of the sales today. o — STARR QUARTET COMPANY. The members of the Starr Quartet company arrived here today and this evening will give an entertainment at Bosse's opera house, this being the first one of the series of the lyceurn lecture course given under the auspices of the high school seniors. The entertainment is said to be unusually good. o Havana, Oct. 18 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —With more than a hundred people dead and the property loss amounting to '’lions of dollars, from the two hurricanes that have swept over and around Cuba during the past week, the third hurricane is now said to be forming north of Jamaica. Havana is in the throes of a panic. The third gale It is feared may sever the island.

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ACQUIT BOEGLEY Jury Returns a Verdict of Not Guilty in Manslaughter Case. < ■ LEGAL BATTLE BEGUN Jay County Real Estate Case Began—Will be a Hard Court Tussle. After a night session which lasted until 10 o’clock the Boegley case was concluded this morning and went to the jury at 11 o’clock. Three hours were allowed to each side for the arguments and every moment was taken up. a. l. snarpe opened for the state and was followed by Lutz, Peterson and Moran for the defense. Prosecutor Heller closed for the state, speaking fifty minutes Monday evening and fifty minutes this morning. The instructions ’were long, and required about an hour. At 2\>’ clock this afternoon the jury returned a verdict wrich read; “We, the jury, find the defendant not guilty.” Mr. Boegley was plainly happy over the result and so expressed himself. His wife was not present when the verdict was announced. A legal battle began before Judge Merryman this morning, it being the case of John N. Tucker vs. Alpheus M. Dailey, suit to quiet title and cancel a mortgage on eighty acres of fine farming land located in Jackson township. Jay county, near Bryant. A large number of witnesses are here and the case will require several days for trial. The plaintiff is represented by James Moran and S. A. D. Whipple of Portland and Peterson & Moran of this city and the defendant by Theodore Shockney of Union City and C. J. Lutz of this city. A new suit entitled Susanna Hill vs. Lydia Runyon et al., suit to contest a will, was filed by Attorney Smith, but was withdrawn. — —o X 4, CONGRESSMAN HENRY COMING. Word has been received by County Chairman Daniel N. Erwin that Robert L. Henry, the brilliant congressman from Texas, will address the voters of this county at the court house in this city on Wednesday evening of this week. He is one of the best orators on the stump this year and should be heard by a large number. BUYS PLANT HERE D. F. Suman Purchases the Fertilizer Plant North of This City. _ x WILL MOVE HERE New Machinery Will be Added and Concern Made Entirely Modern. A deal has been completed for the sale of the fertilizer plant located north of the city, Joseph Dewood, who has operated it for a year or more, disposing of his interest therein to D. F. Suman of Portland, and the latter will take possession within a few days, as soon as he can move his family here and get located. The plant is already a good one, but Mr. Suman will remodel it in modern style, adding new machinery and making it up-to-date in every respect. He has been in the business at Portland for eight years, owning a half interest in the plant there, but desiring to own one of his own, decided upon the one here. He comes well recommended. Mr. Dewood will return to Fort Wayne, his former home, where he will engage in a similar business. The plant located north of Decatur is a valuable one and they are busy night and day. o Miss Catherine Khun of Celina, 0., who has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. J. H. Jones, at Jessup, stopped off here en route home for a visit with another sister, Mrs. Julia ColI chin.