Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 278, Decatur, Adams County, 25 November 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 278.

W. B. HALE WEDDED Well Known Geneva Banker and Mrs. Alice HeetMarried Wednsday. THANKSGIVING NEWS From Busy, Bustling Geneva—Services and Family Gatherings There. Geneva, Ind., Nov. 25—(Special to Daily Democrat)— W. B. Hale, assistant cashier of the Geneva bank, surprised his inenas, when on Wednesday evening he arrived from Fort Wayne with a bride. Mr. Hale was married to Mrs. Alice Heeter at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Decker, 524 East Lewis street, Fort Wayne, at 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. Chauncey King, former pastor of the M. E. church at Geneva. Mr. and Mrs. Hale will reside on Line street. The second number of the Geneva lecture course comes Thursday evening, December Ist, at the M. E. church when they will have the pleasure of presenting the Rossini Waugh Concert Party, in music, song and story, making an evening of quality and variety, that will undoubtedly please all who may attend. This company of artists come well recommended and music lovers should avail themselves of the opportunity. Th<, ladies of the M. E. congregation. as previously announced in these columns, gave a Thanksgiving dinner at the Masonic hall Thursday. It was a complete success in point of those availing themselves of the opportunity of attending and having a good dinner as well as financially pleasing to the good ladies who planned and served the meal and the ladies, through the columns of this paper, want to extend their thanks to those who contributed so freely and helped to make it one of the most pleasant Thanksgiving dinners ever served in Geneva. As has been the custom in Geneva for a number of years, to hold Thanksgiving services alternately in the United Brethren and Methodist churches, the services were held at the U. B. : church Thursday, A large and api preciative audience was present ati I the meeting held at 10:30 a. m. All I business houses were closed from 10 to 4 o’clock, and thus Thanksgiving Day was passed in Geneva, one of the | best little towns in Indiana. A number of pleasant home dinners I were served in Geneva Thanksgiving day. Around the festive boards gathered those most dear to father and, mother. Among those we have heard j of were the dinners at the S. S. Ack-. er home, the J. H. Hardison, C. N. i Brown, F. M. Connor and the A. P. Hardison homes. There were many others, but space prevents mention. “I have eaten many oysters, As ’round the seasons whirl, But, said to say, I never yet Have found a costly pearl. For further particulars inquire of Roy Butcher, who will willingly give you his experience on the hunting of pearls in oysters. e — LEADER REPORTED WOUNDED. El Paso, Texas, Nov. 25— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Nothing has be< n received this morning in the way of news confirming the report circulat ed by the Mexican government authorities that Francisco Modereo had been badly wounded yesterday after noon in a battle between the revolutionists and the royal forces. The report was first given out by the I n ited States Inspector Dow, but was also heard from several other sources. The story is that the rebe leader was shot down while leading his forces and the report if persist ent is accepted by many as b< ing true. It it Is true, President Diaz has nipped the revolution in the bud. The Thanksgiving dinner and sup- | Per given by the Coon Skin club I their headquarters at the Wade Mej I ers farm south of the city Thursday, I ended with an evening session 111 I which Arthur Hall was given the in- ■ itiatory degree —the Skunk. T t ■ day was an unusually merry one for ■ all concerned. —with plenty of su

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GOES TO WARREN, PA. Roy Edinger Has Accepted a Good Position There. Roy Edinger and family will leave Sunday for Warren, Pa., where they will make their home, Mr. Edinger having a good position there as superintendent of the car equipment for the Warren-Jamestown interurban and city lines. Mr. Edinger has made his home here for nearly the past three years, and for some time has been master mechanic for the Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway company. The host of friends the family made during that time will regret their removal from the city. Prior to coming here he was employed by the Westinghouse company. MONROE NEWS Modem Woodmen and Royal Neighbors Give Thanksgiving Entertainment. GOOD TIME ENJOYED Other Social Events at That Place and Other Items of Interest to Many, Monroe, Ind., Nov. 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The entertainment and supper given by the Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors last evening at their hall was a complete success from start to finish, a large crowd being present and all had a most enjoyable time. Everything was sold out in the eating line at an early hour, after which the assembly was treated to several piano solos and a number of songs, rendered by the Monroe male quartet, which Is fast gaining a reputation for their excellent singing. Then came a most beautiful drill, in which most all present took part, which was a new feature for Monroe, and which was heartily applauded in the various movements made by those participating. This organization always entertains a large crowd, as they are hospitable, and know how to cater to the wants of the general public, both to tickle the palate and in amusement.

A most enjoyable affair took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mayer Thursday, when they entertained at dinner, relatives at their new home, to whic hthey recently moved. AH to which they recently moved. All ed, including chicken, etc., and a social time was hold during the day. Those present were Mrs. Fred Shaw and son, Reuben, of Farmland, Ind.; E. B. Macy and family of Decatur, Omar Lewellen and family of Fort Wayne, Z. O. Lewellen and family, W. S. Smith and family, William Scherer and wife of Monroe. These family gatherings are celebrated each year and an enjoyable time is always had by those present. Herb Parrish, tonsorial artist at this place for some time, yesterdhy loaded his household goods and shipped them to Topeka, Ind., where he will embark In the barber business. He left with his family this morning to make that place their future home. flbmmissioner J. A. Hendricks is having a drilled well put down at his residence this week. A Mr. Crug is doing the work. Omar Lewellen and family of Fort Wayne were guests of relatives here over Thanksgiving. Ira Waggoner now has the latest dipping pan for dipping hogs affected with Hee. It is a unique apparatus and Ira says it thoroughly does the work. II I ■' —* Chauncey Oliver, wife and young daughter and Homer Oliver and wife of Bluffton spent Thanksgiving Day with their father, M. L. Oliver. Many out of town people were in Monroe to spend Thanksgiving with relatives in and around Monroe. Miss Lena Dickinson of Decatur wav the guest of friends over Thanksgiving. James Fetters returned this mornin 7o Salem. Ohio, after attending tie funeral of Earl Eyanson and visilting with relatives here.

PLAYED TO MANY Troubadour Company Gave Good Program at Elks’ Hall Last Evening. THEIR SECOND DATE Was an Evening of Much Pleasure—Good Show at Opera House. The Elks’ hall was the scene of much pleasure Thursday evening, when the famous Troubadours, a musical company, played to a large and appreciative audience. This is the second time this company has showed in this city and each time they have been greeted with a good audience. The hall was attractively decorated for the occasion, and made a pretty appearance for the evening’s entertainment. The members of the lodge had disposed of a large number of tickets and worked earnestly to give their patrons an evening of pleasure. All were artists in their line and the readings were excellent. A neat sum of money was realized from the undertaking and the Elks are to be congratulated in securing this company. A large attendance was present at the opera house Thursday to see the “Manhattan Gaiety Girls,” who pleased the audience very much, with their clever acting and the singing of their many popular and up-to-date songs. The troupe was a large one and carried nothing but first class actors and actresses. HENRY HOWER DEAD Man Born and Reared in Adams County Passed Away at Superior, Neb. HAS RELATIVES HERE Funeral Held This Afternoon—Death Announcement a Surprise.

Adam Hower received a telegram from Mrs. Henry Hower of Superior, Neb., conveying the sad news of the death of his brother, Henry, whose funeral will be held there this afternoon. The message reached its destination too late for any of the relatives here to attend the funeral. Henry Hower was born and reared in this county, leaving here about thirty years ago for the west, where he has since made his home. He has made two visits here with his relatives and friends since locating in Nebraska. The last visit here was about three years ago and will be well remembered by his many friends. He followed farming and stock raising and took great pride in attending his farms. He was quite successful In his Uno and became owner of a large tract of land. It was only this fall that lie left his labors on the farm and moved to Superior, to live a retired life. He leaves a widow, three sons, recently married and two daughters. Among the host of relatives in this county and vicinity are his brothers, Adam of this county, Noah of Wells county, and one sister, Mrs. John Sovine of Craigvllle, who are grieved to learn of their loss. He is related to the greater number of the Howers In this city and county. The news of his death came very unexpectedly to all here as they did not know of his Illness. He was about fifty-eight of sixty years of age. HAS BULL DOG. Marshall Peterson has In his possession a yellow bull dog, which he picked up yesterday In the north part of the city and which he will chain until he called for. It is a valuable dog and the marshal does not want to kill It. Owner can have same by call- | Ing on him and describing the animal [and paying for this ad.

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SALEM AND CALVARY. Calvary. Sunday school at 9:30, prompt. You are invited to come among us, and we will do you good. At 1:30 p. m. the pastor will preach on an evangelistic theme. We desire to continue the preparation for the coming revival. Let us get close to God in our prayers. Salem. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., to which all are invited to come. In the evening at 7 p. m., Y. P. A. will meet, led by the pastor; subject, "My Favorite Missionary Hero or Heroine, and Why?” Heb. 11:32-40. Please look up reference and bring your Bible with you. At 7:30, preaching.. Let us come in faith and God will bless us in our worship. Yours for Christ. REV. E. R. ROOP, Pastor. COURT HOUSE NEWS Grand Jury Takes a Holiday and Will Not Report Until Monday. MARRIAGE LICENSES Attorneys Completing Issues in a Big Railroad Damage Law Suit. On account of Thanksgiving Day the grand jury was excused Wednesday evening and will not report until Monday. It Is likely they will report the latter part of next week. R. C. Parrish, prosecuting attorney-elect, is assisting H. B. Heller in this work, catching onto the duties. Attorneys Harper & Eggeman and Judge Olds of Fort Wayne and C. J. Lutz of this city were completing issues In the case of Louis Waldschmitt vs. New York, Chicago & St. Louis Ry. Co., a $5,000 damage suit. A motion was filed by plaintiff to strike out demurrer to complaint and was overruled; arguments to demurrer heard. Sarah A. Baker vs. Palmer Baker, divorce, appearance by C. L. Walters for defendant. Minnie Linn et al. vs. Lisetta Hoffman et al., partition, report of sale filed and approved. Deed ordered and reported. Old Adams County Bank vs. Decatur Filler Co., on leeave of court Kirsch et al. filed an intervening petition on account and mechanic’s lien. Marriage licenses: Harry Fleming, 22, teacher, to Merle Barkley, 20, daughter of John A. Barkley, both of Union townshnp; Edith May Green, 18, daughter of Ed Green, to Bernard L. Voglewede, laborer, 18. hudTngherown Miss Genevieve Mylott Has Passed Crisis and Chances For Recovery Are GROWING STRONGER Operated Upon at Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, Monday Morning. Martin Mylott received a message this morning from his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mylott, who are at the bedside of their daughter, Mies Genevieve, at the Michael Reese hospital, Chicago, stating that Mies Genevieve Is holding her own very well. The operation was held Monday morning at 2 o'clock for appendicitis and adhesion of the bowels, resulting from Injuries sustained in the street car wreck in Chicago several years ago. The crisis was passed Tuesday, and the doctor stated that every five minutes she lived added to her chances for recovery, so the family is gaining new hope with every hour, that she may recover. The news is Indeed very welcome to her host of friends here. Mr. Mylott arrived home from Chicago Thursday.

HAPPILY WEDDED Voglewede-Green Wedding Took Place at St. Mary’s Church Thursday. AT AN EARLY HOUR Both Well Known Young People and Will Reside Here. A pretty wedding was that which took place at 6 o’clock Thanksgiving morning at the St. Mary's church, when Miss Edith Green became the bride of Bernard Voglewede, both young people of this city. The services were officiated at by Father Flaherty in the presence of a number of relatives of both parties. Miss Rose Voglewede, sister of the groom, and Edward Berling were the attendants. The bride wore a pretty traveling suit of navy blue, as did also her attendant, while the groom and his attendant wore the usual black. Immediately after the services they went to the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Voglewede, where a wedding breakfast was served, only the intimate friends of the couple being present. They will reside in a neat little cottage on Mercer avenue, where they will be at home to their r any friends. Both young people are well known in the city, having been born and raised here, and are members of highly respected families, and they enjoy a wide acquaintanceship. a MODtuf office Is That of Attorney A. P. Beatty—Course of Remodeling. IS JUST COMPLETED Making it a Very Artistic as Well as a Convenient Office. The law office of A. P. Beatty in the I. O. O. F. block is one of the most comfortable as well as the most pleasing to the eye—in seven states, especially since the complete course of remodeling it has undergone. Among the Improvements noted are the repapering of the walls and the revarnishing of the wood work. The color scheme of the main office is tan and green, the ceiling and upper part of the walls being in plain tan, while the dado is in green and tan in stripe effect with a rich, plain, molding-ef-fect border. The library is finished in an equally pretty way, the drop ceiling being of cream, while the walls are of a rich red moire paper. The office is fitted with the best and handsomest of office furnishings, making it one of the most up-to-date offices in the district. o A SERIOUS FIRE AT 8080 Store Building of J. L. Chronister was Completely Destroyed. The fire fiend got in its work, last night at about eleven o’clock at Bobo, five miles east of here when the store building and stock owned by J. L. Chronister, was completely destroyed. The loss is estimated to have caused the destruction of about S2OOO worth of of property and goods, with SI3OO insurance in the Gallogly & Peterson agency of this city, making a net loss of about S7OO. The cause is unknown. The blaze was plainly seen from this city and was watched for some time by various people, occurring just at the time when the pelpie were leaving the opera house. It Is understood that Mr. Chronister will rebuild. — o BOX SOCIAL TONIGHT. The Eastern Star will give a box social this evening in their chapter room. Every Mason and their friends are urged to come. A good time Is expected.

DR. MILES NEXT LECTURER. Os Lyceum Course—Will Speak November 29th. The next number of the lyceum course, given by the Decatur high school seniors, will be on Tuesday evening, November 29th, instead of December 2nd, at as first advertised, when Dr. Robert Parker Miles, lecturer, author and traveler, will lecture at Bosse’s opera house. In the last four years Dr. Miles has delivered five hundred lectures in manystates in the union and from every place in which he has spoken come words of the highest praise. The senior class has but recently received a letter from the lyceum bureau, speaking of the cordial reception which is given him everywhere. —o — — MRS. PORTER DEAD Body Arrived This Morning From Chanute, Kansas, Where Death Occurred. WEDNESDAY MORNING Is at Home of Sister, Mrs. Henry Hite—Funeral Saturday Afternoon. i The sad news of the death of Mrs. Horace S. Porter, which occurred at Chanute, Kans., Wednesday morning at 6:10 o’clock, and which was received here by relatives, was followed by the arrival of the body in this city this morning at 5:12 o’clock, the remains being taken to the home of her only sister, Mrs. Henry Hite, on Winchester street, where the body will lie in state until tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, when the funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Sherman Powell, pastor of the Methodist church. The news of the death of this estimable lady, who, with the exception of a few years spent in Minnesota and the past eight weeks in Chanute, Kansas, was a resident of this city her entire life —was received with ; heartfelt sorrow by her innumerable | acquaintances here. She had been in ■ failing health for several months and I during September—just two months , ago next Sunday—left with several of ; her children for Chanute, Kansas, for the home of her son, Clarence. At first the change improved her health very much but about a week ago she suffered a relapse and her decline since was very rapid. The members of the family were ail at her bedside when death occurred, except her son- i Allen, of Lebanon, Ind., who left as soon as he received a message that she was worse, but who did not arrive uneil a few hours after her death occurred, and all the children accompanied the body here for the last services. Emma Wilson Porter was sixty years of age at death. She was born in this city May 28, 1850, a daughter of James C. and Elizabeth Wilson. In 1875, she was married to Horace S. Porter, who survives, with the following children: Allen of Lebanon, Clarence and Edith of Chanute, Kan.; Harriet, wife of J. W. Shanks, of St. James, Minn.; Wilbur D. of Decatur. A son. Lee, passed away only last December 18th. But one sister and one brother survive, they being Mrs. Henry Hite of this city and W. W. Wilson of Minneapolis. Mrs. Porter was one of the truly noble ladies of the city and there is not one of her acquaintances but who mourns her death as that of a dearly loved one. She was a member of the Ben Hur lodge at time of death, and for many years was a member of the Rebekah and other lodges of the city, in which she was a prominent worker. THANKSGIVING WEDDING. Mr. Harry Josephus Fleming and Miss Irene Merle Barkley, both of Union township, were united in holy wedlock by the Rev. Sherman Powell at the Methodist parsonage at. 9:30 a. m. November 24th. This estimable couple has many friends who will offer sincere congratulations. Mr. Fleming is an esteemed teacher in Union township and the bride one of the worthy and justly popular young ladles of North Union. They will reside at present with Mr. Fleming’s parents, at whose home there was a happy Thanksgiving dinner.

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TEACHERS’ MEET Adams County Teachers’ Association Will Meet December 3rd IN THE M. E. CHURCH Very Interesting Program Arranged by Superintendent Opliger. A very interesting program has been arranged by Prof. L. E. Opliger, county superintendent of schools, for the meeting of the Adams County Teachers’ association, which will be held December 3rd in the Methodist church in this city: Instructors —Prof. George H. Tapy, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind.; Prof. L. W. Fairfield, department of science, ethics and rhetoric, Tri-State College, Angola, Ind.; Dr. J. S. Boyers, Decatur, Ind.; Dr. Roy Archbold, Decatur, Ind. PROGRAM. Saturday—9:oo a. m. Song—Association. Devotional Exercises —Rev. Richard Spetnagel. Song—Association. “Care of the Teeth and the Importance of Same” —Dr. Roy Archbold. “Agriculture; Its Meaning, Spirit and Methods” —Prof. George H. Tapy. Vocal Solo —Dr. Fred Patterson. "Sanitation and Prevention of Disease” —Dr. J. S. Boyers. Address —Prof. L. W. Fairfield. Afternoon—l:ls. Music —Decatur High School. “The Brain and Personality”—Prof. George H. Tapy. Piano Duet —Misses Houk and Fonner. Address —Prof. L. W. Fairfield. Adjournment. Notes. Kindly bring your program with you. The secretary of the association will keep a record of your attendance. Each school corporation should have full representation. The session will convene at 9 o'clock in the morning, so that an adjournment can be taken earlier in the afternoon. Every teacher in Adams county is a member of this association and for your attendance you are to receive regular compensation. A hearty welcome to attend this session is extended to all school offiscials and friends of education. Announcement. County Diploma Examinations —At Berne, March 18, 1911; at Geneva, April 15, 1911; at Decatur, March 18 and May 20, 1911. The questions in reading will be based on the nine classics as outlined in the state course of study. Applicants will be required to pass a good examination in English grammar, physiology, Arithmetic, United States history (including the constitution), geography, reading, orthography, penmanship, music or agriculture, and to make a "general everage of 80 per cent, not falling below 70 in any branch. The following resolution was passed by the County Board of Education: Candidates for graduation must have completed the full eight years’ work. Teachers are to recommend for graduation only pupils who have been thorough In their work and have passed successfully the bi-monthly examinations furnished by the state department. Your very truly, L. E. OPLIGER, County Superintendent. FATHER IS RECOVERING. Dr. H. E. Keller returned Thursday afternoon from Monterey, Ind., where he was summoned last Sunday on account of the very serious Illness of his aged father, John Keller, who suffered an attack of appendicitis. The doctor succeeded in conquering the disease after many hour’s work and left his father on the way to recovery, notwithstanding the fact that he is seventy-two years of age. o STORK AT JESSE SMITH’S. A very happy Thanksgiving Day was that at the Jesse Smith home on Eleventh street, for better than any Thanksgiving turkey was the stork which arrived at 5 o'clock the evening before, bringing with it a flno baby girl.