Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 256, Decatur, Adams County, 29 October 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 256,

COURT HOUSE NEWS Three Marriage Licenses Were Issued at Clerk’s Office Today. STATE BALLOTS HERE Ready For Distribution on Next Saturday—Other Court House Affairs. A marriage license was issued to Fern Webb, 21, of Geneva, and Har- [ ry Sfpe, 21, a farmer from near Portland, Ind. The state ballots for the coming election on November Bth have arrived at the county clerk’s office and are all in good shape. There are 6.830, sealed in packages ready for each precinct. The county and township ballots will be printed at this office next' week. Martha A. Buffenbarger vs. Henry i Buffenbarger. divorce, appearance by Fruchte & Litterer for defendant. In the David J. Barkley drain the superintendend of construction was allowed >32 for himself and his assistant for accepting work. Two couple called at the clerk's office at 10:45 Saturday morning and were granted marriage licenses. They were Albert Loutz. 24. a drayman at Herne and Neva Egler, 19. of Berne; and William H. Smitley, 22, farmer of Jefferson township and Alma Agler, 21, Blue Creek township. o MISS WATKINS WILL SPEAK. Miss Lillian Watkins of Lafayette, a deasoness and nurse, will speak during the Sunday morning church hour, at the Presbyterian church, beginning at 10:30 o’clock, telling of her work, which will be of much interest to ail. Every one should hear this talk, and thus learn of the practical good that this department of home missionary work of the church is doing. FIGURED IN MIXUP Mr. and Mrs. Marion Johnson of Monroe Had Runaway on Way to City. NO ONE WAS INJURED Horses Broke Loose From Rig and Ran—Rig Damaged Somewhat. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Johnson, who reside just south of Monroe, were in the city today and related an experience which they do not care to happen them again. Mr. Johnson had > hitched a team of young colts to a 5 two-seated rig for the purpose of comi ing to this city, but on account of the i cool weather put the side curtains on [ the buggy as a protection from the I cold air. When at Monroe and about [ to make a sharp turn in the road across the G. R. & I. tracks, a train came dashing along and frightened their team. In the mix-up one of the horses fell, breaking the tongue and harness, while the other one began kicking. None of the party were in any way injured, but all were badl:< frightened, because of the fact that that they were unable to see or get out of he rig as soon as they would have liked. Mrs. Johnson, who was in the rear seat with the children, the curtains loose and jumped out. The horses broke loose from the rig and ran quite a distance before they were caught. Miss Anna Hair left this morning for her home at Alliance, Ohio. Miss Hair is a trained nurse and has been in attendance on Dick France who suffered a very severe attack of inflammatory rheumatism. He is recovering nicely and will probably be able to return to his work at Alliance, Ohio, within a week.

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EVES CASE WAS POSTPONED. (United Press Service.) Hartford City, Ind,, Oct, 29—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Charles Reeves, the prominent citizen of this place, who was arrested last Saturday evening, when caught at the Interurban hotel here with a Chicago book agent blonde, whose trial was fixed so rtoday, secured a postponement of his trial. The case will probably not come up until after election, and then in circuit court. The woman plead guilty and left town. ACCEPTS OFFER Miss Lilly Garard Accepts Position as Superintendent of THE HOPE HOSPITAL At Fort Wayne—Has Served as Superintendent of Jay County Hospital. Miss Lilly Garard. a Decatur young lady, has accepted the superintendency of Hope hospital, Fort Wayne, tendering her resignation as superintendent of the Jay county hospital Friday, a position she has held the past year and a half. Miss Garard tendered her resignation to take effect November 10th and expects to enter upon her new duties as superintendent of Hope hospital. November loth. While the position is a very responsible one. Miss Garard is fully competent to take charge of the same, securing the position through the recommendation of Dr. Porter of Fort Wayne. She will have charge of all the nurses and patients, and the management in detail and general. Miss Garard is a graduate of the Hope hospital training class of four years ago, and served four years as general nurse, before taking charge of the Jay county hospital, where she has served with the greatest satisfaction and success. The fact that she has been offered the superintendency of this larger hospital, and recommended by one of the leading physicians not only of Fort Wayne, but of Indiana, and this section of the United States, is proof sufficient of her ability. Miss Garard is a daughter of Al Garard of this city and will spend a few days here before going to hetnew work. Her friends are certainly pleased over her rapid advance in this profession. —o “ST. ELMO” COMING. “St. Elmo,” a novel written by Augusta J .Evans, and read by millions in the past twenty-five years, has at last been dramatized. The many readers of this popular novel who live in Adams county will no doubt read this announcement with pleasure, as the company that Robert Robinson has placed entour will play an engagement of one night at the opera house Monday, October 31st. The Sidney Daily News, in their issue of March 19th, lias the following to say regarding the performance of “St. Elmo,” in that city: The much heralded “St. Elmo attracted a capacity house last night at the Lyric. Why a novel as popular as “St. Elmo” should have lain dormant so long is beyond comprehension. It is a remarkable play, replete with original comedy, the climaxes reaching a display of realism seldom seen. The cast, headed by Catherine Hadley all did good work. Robert Robinson, in the title role, showed a keen appreciation of the cynical character, and invested it with convincing earnestness. Miss Hadley, as Edna Earl, who by her own efforts, rose to be a student of high order, gave as clever a performance as has been seen here for many a day. Her personality fits her for the character. Ralph Holland, as Van Jiggens, carried off the comedy honors and made a hit. Mr. Balbridge and Mr. Scribner also lent valuable assistance. Miss Munson and Miss Clarg acquitted themselves admirably. o j. C. Glendening went to Fort Wayne today on business. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sutton of Dunkirk arrived today for a visit with [the Rev. and Mrs. I. Imler.,

Decatur, Indiana. Saturday Evening, October 29, 1910.

A GREAT MEETING Congressman Adair Given a Great Reception at Muncie Last Evening. AS POPULAR AS EVER There is More Ethusiasm For Adair Than For Any Other Speaker. Muncie, Ind., Oct. 29—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Congressman Adair last night spoke to the largest crowd of the campaign, notwithstanding the fact that both Colonel Roosevelt and Senator Beveridge have visited this city. It” was an enthusiastic assemblage of the voters of Delaware county and they cheered to the echo and endorsed everything that the able representative from the Eighth district said. As usual he presented the issues or the campaign in an able manner and discussed legislation in congress with which he has been identifld during the last four years, and showed that he was never better fitted by experience and ability to represent this great district in the hails of congress. It was a great speech by a really great man, and it is the concensus of opinion in Muncie today that Congressman Adair is stronger in Delaware county now than he was two years ago, when he came within five votes of carrying the county against Uncle Nate Hawkins, the republican nominee. Congressman Adair is and always was popular in this county and the people generally believe that his excellent record should insure his return to congress. Portland. Ind., Oct. 29 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Congressman Adair is still the favorite in his own county and will have a plurality that will make him proud of his friends and his neighbors. He will conclude his campaign with a speech in this city the night before the election and it will be the greatest political event ever proposed in the county. o Miss Elizabeth Clark is visiting relatives in Decatur. —Van Wert Daily Bulletin. Miss Margaret Moran left this morning for Geneva to spend Sunday with friends. A GOOD PROGRAM Musical at the Evangelical Church Last Evening a Grand Success. HAD MANY NUMBERS Large and Attentive Audience Present and All More Than Pleased. Seldom have Decatur people an opportunity to witness as rare a treat as the musical entertainment rendered Friday evening at the Evangelical church by the members of the congregation assisted by other talent. It was a success throughout, and those who attended were more than pleased with the evening’s program. It was composed of fifteen numbers and all were excellent, each being received with much applause by the audience. The program was opened by Miss Verna Smith, and she was followed by the glee club of the Mennonite church of Berne, who as on former occasions, gave complete satisfaction. The readings by Miss Minerva French were considered about the best numbers on the program and Miss French was called back again and again Special numbers were also rendered by the ladies’ quartet, E. J. C's, Dr. and Mrs. J. Q. Neptune, a solo by Dr. Patterson, and each number was well received. Miss Electa Glancey gave a beautiful solo, which was also much appreciated. The pastor and those in charge of the program had worked diligently for some time past, and are deserving of the great success which ' crowned their efforts.

SURPRISE OF THE SEASON. One of the most complete autumn surprises was that given for Mrs. Mary Durr at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Chronister, south of the city Thursday. Relatives from Roanoke, Ind., and a large number of neighbors participated in the surprise. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Hurschel Simon and daughter, Venona, of Roanoke; Mr. and Mrs. Pete Zent and Elmer Zent of Roanoke, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Fisher, and son, Glen; Mr. and Mrs. Ed -Elsworth and son, Francis; Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Faust and daughter, Georgia: Theresa and Clara Zeser, Mrs. Annis Merica, Mrs. Will Chronister and children, Mrs. Jerry Andrews and daughter, Deborah, all of Decatur and south of the city. A sumptuous repast was served at high noon. All of the delicacies of the season were served. The rooms were profusely decorated with fall roses, carnations and autumn leaves. A snap-shot was taken of all present. Man/ birthday gifts were given Mrs. Durr. All departed, wishing Mrs. Durr many more happy birthdays. THE MOCK COURT Entirely New Form of Entertainment Will be Given Here in January. BY THE LOCAL ELKS Will Take the Place of the Annual Minstrel Show— Proceeds to Charity. The Decatur Benevolent Order of Elks have for a number of years given on January Ist, or thereabouts, a big minstrel show, always the social event of the year in the way of home talent, always a source of pleasure for which the public which has looked forward to the event with great interest, and always the proceeds went to charity. This year they will not give a minstrel, but at a meeting held Friday evening it was decided to give in place of that a brand new entertainment for this section, known as “The Mock Court.” It will take place the first week in January, date and further particulars to be announced later. Suffice it to say at this time that you will enjoy it, every minute, and will laugh until your sides ache. “The Mock Court" is not new in the east, where it has been given most successfully in all the leading cities and an army of the greatest men of America have taken part in the performance. The public of Decatur may look forward to a night of real enjoyment. Watch for further and fuller particulars of the big event. o Mrs. E. H. Kilbourne of Fort Wayne arrived in the city last evening to atten dthe funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Magdalena Bremerkamp which was held this morning from the St. Mary’s Catholic church. o WILL BE RALLY DAY Sunday Morning Service at United Brethren Church Given Over to THE SUNDAY SCHOOL “Rally Round the Banner” is Beautiful Program Prepared by School. • The United Brethren Sunday school will observe rally day Sunday morning at 10:30. “Rally Round the Banner,” a program prepared by E. S. Lorenz, will be rendered by the school. This is a very beautiful program, prepared especially for occasions of this kind in U. B. Sunday schools. An appropriate souvenir will be presented by the pastor to each one under eighteen years of age who is present. We will be pleased to meet and greet yqu on this occasion and will try to make it a very pleasant as well las a profitable hour to you. Come!

WITH THE FLYERS Good Weather at Belmont Park Today—Two Serious Accidents Occur. MACHINES TAKE DROP Leßlanch of France Has a Bad Fall—Brookins and Car Fell Thirty Feet. (United Press Service.) Belmont Park, N. Y.. Oct. 29— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Weather conditions were ideal for the Gor-don-Bennett race today in the big aviation meet. Claude Graham White, in his 100-horse power machine Blarieo, was the first to start and completed the twenty laps, a total distance of 62.14 miles, in one hour, one minute and four seconds, an average of sixty-one and one-half miles an hour. Leßlanch of France was maintaining an average of fifty-six miles an hour, on his nineteenth lap, when he noticed that he was running out of gasoline and started to descend, when he lost control of the machine and dashed into a telegraph pole from a distance of seventy-five feet. The pole was snapped off, the machine wrecked and Leßlanch hurled to the ground, receiving a bad gash over the right eye. Walter Brookins, in a Wright racer, fell thirty feet, directly in front of the grand stand, while for today, secured a postponement of was completely wrecked but Brookin was not badly hurt, and at once prepared to make a flight in another Wright flyer, as soon as it could be gotten ready. (United Press Service.) Belmont Park, N. Y., Oct. 29 — (Special to Daily Democrat) —It developed later that Walter Brookins is badly hurt and he has been taken to the Field hospital. He fell thirtyfive feet. Up to noon White’s record had not been broken and the only other to finish the course was Ojavie, an Englishman, in two hours, six minutes and 36.6- seconds. Hubert Latham, representing France, had trouble with his machine in the fifteenth lap and narrowily averted crashing into- the crowd. He descended completely unnerved. The wind prevented any flying this afternoon. o SPECIAL PROGRAM Will be Given at Epworth League at Methodist Church Sunday. A MUSICAL PROGRAM With Addresses and Readings Will Add Interest to League Hour. Miss Neva Brandyberry, who will oe the leader at the Epworth League meeting at the Methodist church Sunday evening, has arranged for an especially interesting program to be given during the hour from 6 to 7. Special music, with readings and addresses, will make this hour unusually interesting and a cordial invitation is extended to all to come. The following is the program: Song. Reading of Lesson —Nahum 1:2-8; Romans 5:2. Song—Prayer. Address —J. C. Tritch. Vocal Solo —Mrs. J. Q. Neptune. Address —Rev. Sherman Powell. Duet—Lillian Rice. Reba Quinn. Reading—Nora Del Smith. Announcements. Song. David’s Prayer. o— Mr. and Mrs. John Moser spent the afternoon in Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Syphers have gone to Geneva for an over-Sunday visit as the guest of Mrs. Sypher's brother.

FUNERAL THIS MORNING. Many of the friends and relatives of the late Mrs. Magdalena Bremerkamp gathered at the St. Mary's church this morning to pay their last respects to one who had been near and dear to them. The services were officiated at by Father Wilken, during which he spoke well of the life 'of the aged lady, who was one of the oldest members of the St. Mary’s church. Interment was made at the St. Joseph cemetery. CHANGEOFMIND * And a Most Wonderful One Seems to Have Come Over Senator Beveridge. IN PAST EIGHT YEARS He Has Turned Completely Around in His Arguments —ls He Sincere? DEMOCRATIC NEWS BUREAU, 325 Pythian Building. Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 29 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —In 1910 Senator Beveridge is denouncing the trusts as tfie "powers of pillage.” In 1902 and 1904 he was defending them to the very best of his ability. In those days he called them by name and defended them —the steel trust, the sugar trust, and the gigantic railway combinations. They were good things then. They are bad things now. These are facts that the democratic speakers are now calling to the attention of the people of Indiana. No proof is needed to pin Senator Beveridge down on his present condemnation of the trusts and the republican party. But. the people have probably forgotten that six and eight years ago he devoted his time and his energy to promoting the interests and welfare of the very same corporations. His speech as chairman of the republican state convention in Indianapolis April 23, 1902, fairly bristles with praise for the trusts. , “So we see that from the foundation of the government.” said Senator Beveridge, at that time, “the natural movement of natural forces has dictated platforms and won campaigns; and politicians, statesmen, parties, have triumphed or gone down as they have interpreted or opposed these eternal powers. What, then, is the me cement of those natural forces today? “In our internal commerce and industry it is toward co-operation and combination. This is only another way of saying that civilization is progressing.” By “natural forces” Senator Beveridge must mean the trusts. It is somewhat significant that he admits that the “trusts” dictated platforms and won campaigns—that those who opposed them, as did the democrats - were defeated. And he points out specifically that these “natural forces mark the progress of civilization!" Senator Beveridge then proceeded to take up the subject of railway combinations, showing how they came about, why it was necessary and hoW much good resulted. He was heartily in favor of the combinations. His concluding paragraph was as follows: “Thus we see that the consolidation of railroads has not decreased the number of men employed, but that, notwithstanding the enormous railway consolidation of the last few years, hundreds of , thousands more men are employed by railroads and scores of millions more dollars in wages are paid them.” Senator Beverige was a little more specific in the case of the steel trust. He said: “Or, take a manufacturing corporation as an illustration —the United States steel corporation. It employs over 20,000 more men now than the total number employed by all the establishments which were consolidated into this single company. It employs today more than 150,000 laborers and pays them more than $105,000 every year in wages, not including officers and salaries. The average wage to each laborer is twenty per cent larger than before consolidation. “Oppress the people? Why should any organization of industry or commerce oppress the people? Their pres-(C-ontlnned on page 3.)

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FIELD OF POLITICS Many From Here Will Attend the Slack Meetings at Geneva and Berne. MUCH INTEREST Ralston Comes Friday— Other Plans For Closing of the Campaign. Quite a number of the democratic politicians went to Geneva this afternoon to hear Hon. L. Ert Slack of Franklin, Ind., in an important speech of the campaign for southern Adams. Several automobile loads have been planned to go to Berne this evening when Mr. Slack will speak. He is one of the best campaigners of the state, an able lawyer and will please those who hear him. Local speakers are holding democratic campaign meetings and precinct sessions over the county and all report much interest. It is believed the vote will be much larger this year than in the ordinary off-year—-that is. a year when there is no presidential campaign to stir up enthusiasm. One of the political treats of the year will be the spech in this city next Friday evening by Hon. Samuel M. Rtlston, ex-candidate for governor, one of the best lawyers of the state, and a favorite with the voters of this section. He will speak at the court, house at 8 o’clock. Two or three hundred Adams county democrats will go to Fort Wayne next Saturday evening to attend the big closing rally of the year, when Governor Marshall will be the principal speaker. It will be a great occasion. The campaign in this city will close on the evening before election with a smoker at democratic headquarters, and every voter is invited to participate. The speaker for this occasion will be Hon. Jacob Butcher of Geneva, the candidate for representative. DOUBLE WEDDING The Two Misses Agler of Blue Creek Township Become Brides. WERE WED TODAY One This Morning in This City—Other at Berne This Afternoon. The two Misses Agler, well known young ladies of Blue Creek township became brides today, and while it was not, strictly speaking, a double wedding, it was but one step removed. Both couples came to this city this morning and secured marriage licenses, and going at 11 o'clock to the office of 'Squire Stone, William H. Smitley of Jetierson township and Alma Agler were married by that official. The bride's sister. Miss Neva Alger, and her betrothed. Albert Lantz, were the couple’s attendants. The party then went to Berne, where Albert Lantz and Miss Neva Alger were married this afternoon at the home of the groom by his father, the Rev. Eli Lantz. The brides were handsomely gowned in frocks of cream wool, with lace trimmings, and wore tailored coats with hats to match, one making a gray costume, the other a navy blue. The young couples are representatives of prominent and substantial families of the county, and every wish for happiness is theirs. J. N. Burkhead of Monroe was attending to business matters in the city this morning. Miss Irene Evans, who has been attending college at Angola, arrived home yesterday for an over-Sunda» visit with her parents, Mr. and Mr*. Jdhn Evans, north of the city.