Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 262, Decatur, Adams County, 5 November 1910 — Page 1

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ground to death Bluffton Man Instantly Killed at Asphalt Plant at‘ Fort Wayne. OTHER LATE NEWS Grand TrunlcTrain Collides With South Bend City Car —One Injured. (United Press Service.) Fort Wayne. Ind., Nov. s—(Special to Daily Democrat) —J. T. Zoll, a young man from Bluffton, was instantly killed when he fell into the cog wheels of a drying machine at the plant of the Barber Asphalt paving company here, where he was employed. His body was horribly mangled. He was twenty-three years old. A brother, who was working with him, stood within a few feet, of him when the accident occurred, but was unable to do anything to save him. (United Press Service.) South Bend, Ind., Nov. s—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Jennie Davis is in the Epworth hosupital here, dangerously injured as the result of a collision which occurred late last night betwen a Grand Trunk passenger train and a city car, on a grade crossing. The motorman and conductor escaped by jumping. Miss Davis was the only passenger. (United Press Service.) Lisbon. Portugal. Nov. s—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Every political prisoner in Portugal was liberated today and the terms of criminal prisoners were all reduced one-third. — ■■■ —-o "KENO" IS DEAD. Met Death at Hands of Unknown Poisoner. “Ken 6 the fine Beagle hound belonging to D. M. Hensley, is no more, having gone the way of many dogs—the poison route. The coroner's ver- ' diet no doubt will read "by poison administered by unknown hands." and j while poison was the primary cause ; of death, it was not the immediate cause, as the marshal was called to end the sufferings of the poor beas.t by shooting it. “Keno" has had a rather exciting career in his short life, as it was inly last spring that he was "dog-napped”—but was soon returned to his home after some exi citing police and detective work. Mr. Hensley is much grieved over the loss j of the dog, as he had tried for four I years to get him, before he was finally successful in doing so. HEARD CHAPMAN — ALEXANDER The Great revivalists at Chicago— Wonderful Results There. A. J. Smith who was at Chicago this week, had the pleasure of attending the great revival held in the opera house there by Evangelist Wilbur Chapman and his singing evangelist Charles Alexander. Thousands attended the revival and the results were wonderful. What was so gratifying ’was that ninety per cent of the attendants were men. These great evangelists have been secured by the ministerial association of Fort Wayne, with the help of those of surrounding cities, and a similar revival will be held at Fort Wayne, beginning November 28th. It is expected to hold similar services in the larger towns of the surrounding district also ami Decatur will no doubt be thus privileged.

; GOVERNOR* MA?SHALVS pEO p LE ♦ ♦ “GIVE ME A LEGISLATURE THAT WILL MY 7 ♦ WISHES, AND WE WILL ENACT THE REFORMS ♦ THE PEOPLE ARE CLAMORING. WE could NOT D ° ♦ YEARS AGO BECAUSE OF THE MIXED Po *-' T 4 ♦ ION OF THE ASSEMBLY. WE CANNOT DO T Hy * ♦ UNLESS THE ASSEMBLY IS POLITICALLY OFF|CERS T 0 ♦ ♦ WITH ME. GIVE ME DEMOCRATIC STATE GI VE « ♦ SERVE WITH ME ON THE BOARDS AND CO^IS^ S - G * ♦ US A FAIR CHANCE. MY FEET AND CHANCE TO ♦ ♦ TIED. A DEMOCRATIC VICTORY WILL GIVE US A CHANCE TO ♦ ♦ SHOW WHETHER OR NOT WE ARE SINCER ’ ’ F AI R ♦ DO NOT MAKE GOOD, THAT IS OUR FAUL . HANDICA 17 ® ♦ ♦ HOWEVER. TO PUT US in OFFICE ANDTHENSO HAND!ICAP ♦ ♦ US THAT WE CANNOT DO THE THINGS WE

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A SPELLING CONTEST. Mr. Warner and Mr*. Bailey’s Classes Hold Interesting Contests. A very interesting 'spelling match was took place Friday afternoon In the room of Mr. Warner of the Central building, between the students of Mr. Warner and Mrs. Bailey, both of the eight grade. The contest was a very spirited one and resulted In Mrs. Bailey’s students coming out first, there being eleven of her class and five of Mr. Warner's class standing when the contest was brought to a close. There are some very good spellers in these classes and should they enter the county and state contests as they undoubtedly will, they will undoubtedly lead the others a merry chase. COURT HOUSE NEWS The September Term Closed Today—lnspectors Secure the Ballots. TWO WEEKS’ REST Two New Cases Filed—A Few Other Matters Taken Up This Morning. This was the last day of the September term of court. A two weeks' vacation follows, the November term convening Monday, November 21, at which time the grand jury will also convene. The jury commissioners will meet November 14th, to select the petit and grand jurors. The election commissioners were in session at the court house this morning, checking out the ballots for Tuesday’s election. Up to noon about half of the thirty-three inspectors has receipted. John Lose of the First ward, A precinct, Decatur, was the first to cal). Attorney Beatty has filed two account cases, one The Myers-Dailey Co. vs. Otto Wemhoff, $59.39, and the other The Krick-Tyndall Co. vs. D. E Studabaker, $225.93. Maryland Casualty Co. vs. Decatur Egg Case Co., on contract, cost bond filed by plaintiff and approved. James H. Smith et al. vs. Ann D. Clarkson et al., partition; suggestion of death of plaintiff, J. H. Smith. Leave granted to amend complaint. Mary Taylor vs. John E. Taylor, divorce, dismissed and costs paid. Bosie Passwater vs. Charles Passwater, divorce: motion to make crosscomplaint more specific overruled Demurrer to cross-complaint overruled. In the David J. Barkley ditch matter, the court ordered that the $3.1 now in hands of county treasurer be repaid to Superintendent Ernst to be used for construction of drain and other costs. — —— ' Mrs. Isabell Neptune who has been making a visit with her son Dr. J. Q. Neptune left today for her home. Mrs. Otis Dibble who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. W. M. Butler, for several days left this noon for her home at Paulding, Ohio. Professor Lawrence E. Opliger, county superintendent, was passing out cigars today, the occasion being his birthday, exact number of milestones unstated, and as this only conies once a year, the school man feels like celebrating, and he never fails to remember the press boys.

Decatur, Indiana. Saturday Evening, November 5, 1910.

HIS FINAL APPEAL County Chairman D. N. Erwin Asks the Voters For Their Support. AT TUESDAY’S BATTLE Believes That With Support of Few Workrs Majority Will be Large. Fellow Democrats: At this time I deem it in order “though perhaps unnecessary, to make this personal appeal to democrats and all others interested in the future legislation of our state and nation.

Questions of vital importance are to be decided on next Tuesday. Your committeeman, along with myself, have worked earnestly and honestly that we may win at the polls, but no committee can do all. Much depends upon the personal effort of each individual voter, and your assistance we earnestly ask, and your duty earnestly urge. This is your time to speak on state and governmental affairs, and I urge and crave your assistance, and that you express your minds upon these questions. Your committee does not lay claim to your rights upon this occasion; nor would we demand of you to allow your judgment to be furnished by another; but we ask, inasmuch as you are all familiar with the issues, the parties and the men, that you each cast one ballot according to your own good judgment and in harmony with economy and justice, and when you have so spoken we earnestly believe your verdict will be, by a large majority, the approval of Governor Marshall, the election of the entire state ticket and the legislature, resulting in the election of John W. Kern to the United States senate. Urging you to vote and vote early, and on behalf of the committee thanking all who have so kindly and loyally assisted us, we are w’ith confiidence, Yours for victory, DAN ERWIN, Chairman. o COMING WEDDING Prominent Young People of Union and Preble Townships Will Wed. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Miss Clara Hoffman Will Become Bride of Louis Koldewey—Rceptio. A wedding of much interest to Adams county people, on account of the prominence of the young people, will be that of Sunday, November 13th, when Miss Clara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman, of Preble township, will become the bride of Mr. Louis Koldewey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Koldewey, of Union township. The wedding will be solemnized Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at tihe home of the bride’s parents, the Rev. Koch pastor of the Preble Lutheran church saying the ceremony. A company of forty or fifty relatives and friends will witness the ceremony and attend the reception and supper that will follow. The bride and groom will visit at the bride’s ihome for a few days, after which they will be in their own home on a farm in Union township. They are two very popular young people, held in the highest esteem of all and will begin life with the hearty good wishes of all. CHILDREN’S GUARDIAN BOARD. The board of children’s guardians will meet next Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the library. As this is the first meeting in the afternoon, each member should please take notiso and come. Today was the birthday anniversary of Mrs. F. M. Rice and Miss Grace Purdy, and the event was celebrated by a dinner party given today noon by Mrs. Rice, guests being the Misses Grace and Pearl Purdy.

WERE WELL PATRONIZED. The Dorcas Daughters’ dinner given in the Niblick building was well patronized today, and an equally good patronage is In store for the oyster supper which they will give this evening at the same place. Go and get a steaming, savory oyster supper this evening. Miss Nora Ahr will have as her guests at supper this evening, Miss Allie Burrell of Fort Wayne and Miss Cecil Eady. GREAT CONVENTION Will be That of the Adams County S. S. Association at Monroe. NOVEMBER 8 AND 9 Monroe Making Arrangements to Entertain a Large Company. The following is the program for the annual convention of the Adams county Sunday school association to be held at the Methodist church at Monroe, Tuesday and Wednesday, November Bth and 9th: Tuesday Evening Session —7 O'clock. Presiding Officer, Jesse Rupp, county president. Song Service—Conducted by Professor Taylor of Indianapolis. Devotional—Rev. J. H. McNary. Music. Address —"Primary Department and the Home"—Miss Hazel A. Lewis, superintendent elementary grades, Indiana Sunday School association. Music. Report of State Convention—Howard Wisehaupt. Music, Offering, Song and Benediction. Wednesday Morning—B:3o. Presiding Officer, Rev. Sherman Powell, Decatur. Social Hour. Song Service —Conducted by Professor Taylor. Devotional Service —Rev, Ehle, Decatur. Address —"Supreme Purpose of the Sunday School” —Rev. Waldo, Geneva. Music. • "How I Teach My Sunday School Class—Five Teachers. Music. Address —“Front Line School” — George N. Burnie, general secretary, Indiana Sunday school association. Appointment of Committees. Announcements and Benediction. Noon Intermission. Special Note—Table, chairs and hot coffee free in church basement to those who bring their lunch. Horses stabled and fed for thise coming from a distance.

Wednesday Afternoon—l:oo. George N. Burnie, secretary, presiding officer. Conference of County and Township Officers in Sunday school room in charge of Jesse Rupp, county president. Song Service —Professor Taylor. Devotional —Rev. D. O. Wise. Reports of County Officers and Department Superintendents. Music.. Address —"Home Department” — Miss Lewis. Reports of Township Presidents. Music. Business. Address —“Our Standards” —George N. Burnie. Conferences —"Adult Bible Class,” Mr. Burnie; “Teacher Training,” Rev. J. W. Kliewer; “Elementary Grades,” Miss Lewis; “Sunday School Superintendents,” J. F. Lehman. Intermission. Evening Session—7:oo O’clock. Presiding Officer, Rev. L. C. Hessert, Decatur. Rejoice in Song—Professor Taylo-. Devotional —Rev. Spetnagel, Decatur. Music. Reports of Committees. Music —Mennonite Male Choir. “The Sunday School in the Church, and the Church in the Sunday School” —Rev. C. P. Maas, Berne. Discussion —Opened by Rev. J. H. McNary. Music. Address —George N. Burnie, General Secretary. Music by Mennonite Choir, Offering, Doxology.

RALSTON’S SPEECH Was One of the Best Campaign Arguments Ever Heard in Vicinity. SPOKE TWO HOURS Plead For Election of Effingham and Adair and Told Just Why. Deep, broad, interesting and at times brilliant, the Hon. Samuel M. Ralston, the peer of democratic statesmen in Indiana, delivered one of the best speeches ever heard in this community, when he spoke for nearly two hours at the court room Friday evening, The crowd was sot large as the managers of the campaign had a right, to expect, but the court room was comfortably filled, the jury chairs and a number of extras in front being occupied, as was the greater number of seats of the auditorium. Mr. Ralston is a forceful speaker. No man in Indiana has paid more attention to the great questions of government. He is an able laywer and he goes deeply into the intricate questions of state and national affairs. He paid high compliments to Lew Elltngham of this city, candidate for secretary of state; to J. A. M. Adair, our efficient congressman; to John W. Kern, candidate for senator, and plead for their election. His discussion of the tariff was clear and able, and he made many telling points in his argument. Mr. Ralston arrived during the afternoon and was entertained for supper at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Smith, and Mr. Smith presided at the meeting Friday night. Mr. Ralston has always been a favorite in Decatur and always will be. He is open for the principles in which he believes, is honest with himself and with the people. Next Monday evening the premiums for the best marksman will be awarded a fine rifle at the Saratoga Rifle Range and all of those interested in this kind of sport should be there and take part.

UNION SERVICES Many Protestant Churches Will Unite at Sunday School Convention. ON SUNDAY EVENING At Presbyterian Church— Afternoon Session at the Baptist Church. The Washington township Sunday school convention to be held in this city Sunday promises to be a most instructive one, and everyone should made it a point to attend and hear the able speakers in the many departments of the work. The afternoon session will be held at 2 o’clock at the Baptist church and the evening service at 7:30 at the Presbyterian church. Tne greater number of the Protestant churches will unite in the evening service. The following is the program: Afternoon Session. Opening Song Service. Paper—“ The Cradle Roll’’ —Miss Jean Lutz. Address—“ Should Grade Lessons be Used in Our Schools?” —County Superintendent Jesse Rupp, Berne. Song—lntermediate Class of German Reformed School. Paper—“ The Home Department”— Mrs. C. L. Payne. Adjournment, Evening Session. Song Service Lead by Choir, Address —"Advantages of Organized Classes in the Sunday School” —F. C. Bierie. Song—lntermediate Class of German Reformed School. Symposium—" Methods of Teaching”—(a) “Platonic Method,” C. J. Lutz; (b) "Lecture Method,” Mrs. A. D. Artman; (c) general discussion. Adjournment.

IS IMPROVING. Mrs. Tester is Obtaining Relief in the Western Climate. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tester who on tho ninth of last month-left for the west where they went with the expectations of improving the health of the latter who has been suffering from asthma for some time past and whose condition here had become such that she was hardly capable of caring for the household duties. Since their short stay at Caney, Kansas, they have written their son George that she is much improved and believe in a short time will be much benefitted. They are being kept posted on home doings by reading the Daily Democrat and which they are each day very anxious to receive. NOW THE VOTING The Long Campaign Practically Ended and Democrats Have Best of it. MUST GET OUT VOTE Betting Stiff Favors Kern by Five to Four Odds— And No Takers. DEMOCRATIC NEWS BUREAU. 325 Pythian Building. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat) —It’s all over but the shouting. Today is practically the last day of the most strenuous day of one of the most strenuous and interesting campaigns in the history of Indiana. John W. Kern, democratic candidate for United States senator, will speak at Lafayette Monday night, but Saturday finds the speaking campaign practically at an end. Then the voters, who have been patient and silent for months, will have their say. They will return a verdict next Tuesday.

Organized labor’s interest in John W. Kern was shown this week by the coming of P. E. Duffy of Kansas City, who bas been speaking for the democratic party in the First and Second districts. Mr. Duffy is an international organizer and was sent to Indiana by Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor. Labor leaders are much gratified by this action of Mr. Gompers. They see in it an indorsement of Mr. Kern’s splendid labor record, and an acknowledgement of his great fight for the vice presidency on a labor platform two years ago that met the approval of Mr. Gompers and his associates. When the campaign begun there was a decided sentiment in behalf of the democratic party and the things it stands for. This sentiment has grown and now, on the eve of the election, it is stronger than ever. Even republicans, aside from those who are active members of the Beveridge state organization ,are admitting that nothing but n miracle can prevent a democratic landslide —that is, if the democrats go to the polls and vote. This feeling is reflected on the betting boards in Indianapolis. The biggest bet of the campaign is at the Denison hotel, where there is an offer of $5,000 to $4,000 that the next Indiana legislature will be democratic. This big bet, at odds of 5 to 4, has been posted for several days, but there have been no takers. It is understood that the money was posted by a republican who has not been convinced of the truth of Senator Beveridge’s prediction that Indiana will go republican by 50,000. This republican thinks differently to the tune of 5 to 4, and has backed his judgment with 5,000. Comparatively few bets have been made so far. Many are posted, but with two exceptions these bets are offered by democrats, and they are based on a democratic victory. Republicans are not putting up money to find takers, and they are not covering the many bets offered by democrats. Thus, John W. Kern is a 5 to 4 favorite as the campaign closes. Chairman Jackson's work is practically completed. This week he bas been putting the finishing touches on the democratic campaign and now he is ready for the election. "If every democrat will go to the polls and vote,” says Chairman Jackson, “we will win by an overwhelming majority. The democrats have the election in their own hands this time (Conuam ovn page 4.)

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DAUGHTER OF ’76 Is Mrs. Catherine Connor of Geneva—Story of Father’s Career. HAS BEEN FURNISHED By Congressman Adair and is Interesting—Other Geneva News. Geneva, Ind., Nov. s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Daniel Connor, a well known resident of this city, is a warm admirer of Congressman Adair, and is doing all he can to secure his re-election to congress. Recently he had occasion to test the ability and willingness of Mr. Adair to serve his constituents and found the congressman was “there with the goods.” Mr. Connor’s mother, Mrs. Catherine Connor, aged seventy-nine, also resides here. Her father, Daniel Forber, served in the Revolutionary war, and desiring to learn some of the particulars, asked her son to investigate the matter. It was known that he had made application for a pension and when Mr. Adair spoke at Monroe about September sth, Mr. Connor told him the facts and asked him to look it up for. him. Three weeks later Mr. Connor received a communication from Mr. Adair’s secretary, the congressman being at that time ill with typhoid fever, giving full particulars. From the information gleaned from the records at Washington it is shown that Mrs. Connor is actually a daughter of the revolution, her father having served in the great fight against England. He was born March 4, 1765, in Morris county, N. J., and enlisted at Morristown, New Jersey, March 16, 1871, in Captain John Howell's famous ’ company of the First regiment. He marched to Yorktown and during the historical siege there was wounded in the head and breast. This siege continued until after the surrender of Cornwallis. Mr. Forber was discharged March 4, 1874, having served just three years. His application for a pension was made in 1840 and he died February 21, 1847. The distinguished honor that thus comes to Mrs. Catherine Connor is one enjoyed by but few. Os that army who gave us our liberty from King George, none are left and but few of their children now survive. Mrs. Connor is well known here. She has two sons, Daniel and Marion, and one daughter, Mrs. Nathan Shepherd, living in Geneva. Mrs. Connor came here in 1873. She was born in Stark county, Ohio, in 1831. and was married to Mr. Connor in 1850. Mrs. Clara Anderson, son and daughter, returned to Geneva Friday from an extended visit with friends at Detroit, Mich. Relatives of Jefferson Williams, who died suddenly Thursday morning, have arrived. The funeral arrangements have not been completed, but the services will be held some time Sunday. • Miss Hazel Keen Johnson, reader, impersonator and monologist, gave an entertainment here Friday evening, that was thoroughly enjoyed by ev-ery-one who heard it. She is simply fine in her line and gave nine readings which proved the possibilities to be found in good expression. “Rosalind's Surrender,” a story of the war. was perhaps the biggest hit of the evening. Miss Johnson is a talented young lady and will be welcomed back to Geneva at any time. She was assisted during the evening with piano solos by the Misses Vivian Hale, Dorris Acker and Louise Mattox. The proceeds of the entertainment are to be used in furnishing the lavatory at the high school, oTO WRITE INSURANCE. G, C. Haughton, who has been connected with the People's restaurant for some time past, will resign his position there this evening and on Monday will begin writing insurance and hereafter will be connected with the Prudential Life Insurance company. Otto Wemhoff, who has acted as local agent for several years past, lias resigned on account of other business, and during his career in this line worked up a good reliable business. Mr. Haughton, who succeeds him, will no doubt meet with good success and will be aided by his many friends here.