Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 288, Decatur, Adams County, 7 December 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 288.

MASTER MASONS Appropriate Ceremony and Service Attends Conferring of THE THIRD DEGREE Upon Three Decatur Candidates—Ft. Wayne and Poe Lodges Visitors. The conferring of the third or Master Mason’s degree upon three Decatur candidates Tuesday afternoon and evening was the occasion of much ceremony in which a large number of visiting Masons as well as those of the local order participated. The service began at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at the Masonic hall, with the conferring of the degree upon J. R. Graber and Frank Parrish. Fifteen members of the Poe lodge, including the degree team, were in attendance at the afternoon session, the degree being conferred upon Mr. Parrish by the Poe team, while the Decatur order had charge of the work attending the initiation of Mr. Graber. At 7:30 in the evening, the third degree was conferred upon Hugh Hite, the Decatur team also having charge of this work. Twenty-five members from the lodge at Ft. Wayne arrived at 5:15 to Join the large company here in the evening service, and it is estimated that fully one hundred twenty-five Masons joined in the fe3Uvities. Besides visitors from Poe and Fort Wayne there were a large number from other Indiana and Ohio towns. Flags arranged in an artistic way were the decorations of the Masonic hall which took on a gala appearance. Banquet at K. of P. Home. Following the evening service there was a royal banquet at 10 o’clock at the Knights of Pythias beautiful home, covers for one hundred being laid at the tables in the dining room. The pretty floral decorations of the tables were carnations and chrysanthemums and the supper served by the Pythian Sisters was an excellent one. Following the banquet a program of speeches was given by William Geake of Fort Wayne, Milo Sprang of Poe, Rev. I. Imler and Hon. C. J. Lutz of this city. One of the most distinguished visitors present was William Geake, who has the distinction of being a thirty-third degree Mason —the highest in the state of Indiana, and the next highest Mason in the United j States. COURT HOUSE NEWS Grand Jury Completing Its Report and May Turn Same in Today. MANY INDICTMENTS Are Likely to be Returned— A Marriage License Was Issued Tuesday. The grand jury is practically through with its work. An effort to . report by noon today, however, failed, because several indictments could not be prepared in time. The report will be filed this evening or in the morning. It seems likely that quite a grist will be turned over to the court, and that a number of them will be on rather serious charges, as it is surmised from certain witnesses used that some affairs of considerable public interest have been investigated. Laura A. Foughty vs. Charles K. Foughty, divorce, motion filed by plaintiff for allowance, pending action. In the matter of the Louis Bracht et al. petition for drain, a motion wa3 filed by the superintendent of construction for authority to execute surety bond. A marriage license was granted! Flossie Strait Bollinger, 19, Decatur, to Charles E. Baker, 30, farmer. o Joe, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Ramey, who has been sick the past four or five days, iB Improving.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

FUNERAL THURSDAY. Henry Lankenau Will be Laid to Rest at Fort Wayne. The funeral of the late Henry Lankenau, whose death occurred last Monday morning at ten minutes past nine o'clock, and who was one of the most prominent men of the city and county, will be held Thursday morning at 9 o clock from the house. From there the funeral party will go to the Zion Lutheran church on Monroe street, where services will be held, officiated at by the pastor, Rev. Wehmeyer, and Rev. Jaus, pastor of the St. John's church. At 11 o’clock a special Interurban car will convey the remains and the relatives to Fort Wayne, where interment will be made at the Lindenwood cemetery. A HOME WEDDING Solemnized at High Noon Today—Miss Flossie Bolinger a Bride. C. E. BAKER, GROOM Rev. Powell of the Methodist Church Performs the Ceremony. The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Boiinger on West Monroe street was the scene of an unusually beautiful and happy wedding at high noon today, when their daughter, Miss Flossie Irene, became the bride of Mr. Chas. Edward Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Baker, residing west of the city. The ceremony took place in the bay window in the living room, against a background of ferns, and under an archway formed of dainty, green twining vines, from the eenter of which was suspended white wedding bells. The bride's pastor, the Rev. Sherman Powell, of the Methodist church, said the ceremony that united the lives of these two well known young people, the ring service being used. The bride, a young lady of pretty appearance, as well as pleasing personality, was very beautiful in her wedding gown of tan silk poplin, with trimmings of ecru and palest blue. She wore a single white rose nestling in her hair, and carried a bouquet of | these same appropriate flowers. Her j maid, Miss Lola Baker, a sister of the groom, was charming in a gown of i pale blue silk, and carried pink and white carnations. The groom and his | attendant, William Kibbler, were attired in black. The wedding was witI nessed by a large number of relatives, and immediately following the ceremony, a sumptuous dinner was served in the dining room, the room and table being pretty with its floral decorations. Mesdames Henry Stevens and D. V. Steele assisted in the serving. Both,bride and groom are two of the j best known young people of the community, of the highest integrity and honor, and widely known in churchj and lodge circles, the bride being one of-the active workers in the Methodist church and Sunday school of the city. The esteem of their friends was highly manifest in a material way by the showering of a large number of beautiful and useful presents on them, and they also begin their new life ! with a shower of the best wishes of all. They will reside for the present in this city. —o- — GOOD MEETING. A very successful meeting of the Young Men’s Social club was held Tuesday evening, a large number being present to assist at the business I meeting, which was announced. They ' will begin giving dancing lessons on next Monday evening and Elgin King and Dale Spahr will be in charge. Anyone wishing to learn can do so by I speaking to either of these gentlemen. Harry Braden, who has been the president. handed in his resignation, erd Harry Imler was appointed to fill the place. BIRTH OF GIRL BABY. Mrs Mary Wemhoff yesterday received a telegram from Piqua, Ohio, I bringing the glad news that she is the I grandmother of a new girl baby born 'to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pilliod. Mrs. Pilllod was formerly Miss Edith Went- | hoff of this city.

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WHEEL CHAIR FUND Movement Begun For Raising of Purse to Purchase Chair FOR HELPLESS LADY Friends Take This Way of Getting Matter Before the Public. We are in receipt of the following notice from a number of friends interested in Miss Jennie Somer, an invalid young lady, who is deserving of that which will make her happier: “Stop! Think!! Listen!!! AH ye people that would like to make a poor, crippled lady happy. Miss Jennie Somers, a sweet, good Christian lady, who makes her home with her sister, Mrs. Allie Ginter, of Route two, Decatur, Ind., is a helpless cripple, who hans’t walked for twenty-six years, and what is worse, has no hope of ever walking, for her limbs are, useless from the knees down. She has been in this condition since she was ten years old. She is now thirty-six. The Antioch Sunday school is taking great interest in her and feel like doing something to make her life brighter. Several members of said school are out with subscription papers that were made and donated through the kindness of Dore B. Erwin, one of Decatur’s best lawyers. Foremost among the workers is Fred Beery. Fred is driving miles through the cold donating his time and comfort just to be able to make one person happy this Christmas time. The object is to get Miss Somers a rapid transit invalid chair, that she may wheel herself out into God’s beautiful sunshine, which he made to shine on all alike. “Now every one get busy and open your heart and pocket-book and give as the Lord directs. He will bless the amount, no matter how. small it is, if given in the right spirit. Remember, Christ, said while here on earth, ‘That even as much as ye did it unto one of the least of these ye did it unto me.' Now, good people, one and all, if we fail to present a paper to you don't feel slighted, but take your money and give it to Dore Erwin and he will see that the right one gets it. Remember we are to make the lives of others happy if we expect to make heaven our home.’’ A RABBIT SUPPER Employees of Old Adams County Bank Again Enjoyed One of Jackson’s ELEGANT SUPPERS Was Served in the Reception Room of the Bank—All Were Present. The employees of *the Old Adams County bank were again favored Tuesday evening when William Jackson spread one of his famous rabbit suppers and asked them to come and help themselves. In was served in the directors’ room of the bank and all .the members were on hand to take part, they well knowing what they would miss by being absent. Five-thirty was the hour set and all enjoyed themselves until everything had disappeared from the dishes. Everything in sea f son was to be had and there was found nothing missing that goes to make up a good square meal. Mr. Jackson is becoming quite popular In this line of entertaining, and when he says he is going to do something he means it, so all concerned in the affair of Tuesday evening made it a point to be there to enjoy the feast. Will was thanked very kindly for his way of entertaining and asked not to he forgotten in the future. o Mrs. L. L. Baumgartner of Linn Grove, formerly of this city, was in the city shopping yesterday. This was Mrs. Baumgartner’s first visit here since August. She reports her family as all well and that they enjoy their home at Linjj Grove very much.

Decatur, Ind. Wednesday Evening, December 7, 1910.

BAZAAR, SUPPER AND PROGRAM. The Queen Esther Circle has everything ready for their bazaar, supper and entertainment at the M. E. church parlors tomorrow afternoon and evening. An excellent chicken supper will be served at the supper hour, after which the following program will be given: Reading—Ethel Smith. Quartet —High School Faculty. Solo —Rowena Shoaf. Piano Solo —Jean Lutz. Solo —Dolores Ballenger. Reading—Mabel Weldy. Plano Solo —Vera Hunslcker. Twenty-five cents will be charged for the supper. Fancy and useful things for Christmas presents can be bought. FRAME SCHEDULE Decatur High School Basket Ball Team Will Meet Number of Clubs. FROM THIS SECTION r* Clean Athletics is the Sole Purpose of the State Organization. During the school year of 1999-10 the Decatur high school became a member of the Athletic Association of Indiana High Schools. This association was organized a few years ago for the purpose of raising the standard in all athletics and to put an end to persons playing on teams for money. More than 200 Indiana high schools are members of the association. They do not consider athletics as an end but as a means of making one’s brain and body work in unison. The spirit of fair play is encouraged everywhere; that it is better to lose any game than to win by unfair means. Some of the more important rules are: Each member of any team must have a passing grade in three regular high school subjects. The principal of the high school must certify to the eligibility of all players. The principal shall exclude all persons from the teams, who, because of bad habits or improper conduct would not represent the school in a creditable manner. No paid coaches shall be employed. All officials shall be regular licensed teachers. Any discourteous treatment to a visiting team, either by players or spectators must be reported to the secretary of the association, and the school will be barred from the association. Under this plan the contests have been placed on a much higher standard and every school is anxious that they may have a clean record. The members of the D. H. S. are playing their first basket ball this year. They realize that they have much to learn before they become expert players, but are willing to learn and wish to give everybody a square deal. They desire that every visiting team shall be treated in the best possible manner and shown every courtesy so that all reports sent in shall be favorable. They wish to merit the confidence and respect of everybody, and will do their best to have clean athletics. There are four teams of girls and as many composed of boys. Miss Williams is the coach for the girls’ teams and Mr. Worthman for the boys. The second regular game of the season wiil be played next Friday night with Monroe. Before this game there will be a game between two teams of girls from the high school. The schedule for the year has been carefully arranged by Mr. Worthman and is one of which the D. H. S. can be proud. Most of the teams which D. H. S. will meet this winter will be teams of two or more years of experience. The schedule follows: December 9 —Monroe at Decatur. December 23—Pennville at Decatur. December 30 —Decatur at Geneva. January 6 —Warren at Decatur. January 20 —BlufTton at Decatur. February 10—Decatur at Portland. February 17—Decatur at BlufTton. February 22—Angola at Decatur. February 24 —Decatur at Warren, February 25 —Decatur at Pennville. March 3 —Portland at Decatur. The following dates are at present under consideration with Van Buren, Fort Wayne, Huntington and Marlon. These will not be accepted until the latter part of the week: December 16; January 13; January 27 and March 10. Here is wishing that D. H. S. wins her share of games.

JOB FOR JACKSON Indiana Congressmen Will Try to Make Him Ser-geant-at-arms. HOUSE OF CONGRESS The Place Pays $6,500 Per Year and Would be Snug Berth. Washington, D. C., Dec. 7 —Stokes Jackson, chairman of the fiidiana democratic committee, may be supported by the Indiana democratic delegation in congress for sergeant-at-arms of the house of representatives when the house is organized with a democratic majority next year. This office is one of the best in the house organization. It pays $6,500 a year and the work is not burdensome. When some of the Indiana members saw that nice fat job on the list of places to be filled they thought of Stokes and his long and faithful services for the party. Then they made up their minds that they would try to have Stokes brought, into the clover field where he might gambol a while in the rich, red clover after having served so long as the party’s faithful old Dobbin. Strangely enough, the leader of the movement is a man whom Jackson defeated in the contest for the state chairmanship. Representative Henry A. Barnhart. “I am very much in favor of taking care of Stokes Jackson,” said Mr. Barnhart.” He has conducted two magnificent, clean and successful fights as state chairman and the members of the congressional delegation ought to feel especially friendly toward him. In the recent election he not only helped in holding in the democratic column the eleven districts then represented, ijut he turned over his own, the Sixth, and made it a democratic district. Joe Reilly and Myron King, who served the state committee as its secretaries, have been rewarded and Chairman Jackson certainly deserves a good place.” Mr. Jackson has not yet been consulted as to the movement in his behalf, but a telegram may be sent to him tomorrow. It is assumed that he would not object to whatever steps the delegation may see fit to take. GIVE UP LEASE And Maple Grove Park Will Probably be Abandoned Unless Some One TAKES UP MATTER Park Association Arranging to Sell Off Everything at » Auction. Beautiful Maple Grove park, the little summer resort located a few miles north along the iuterurban, that has become famous from one end of the line to the other during its three years’ existence, will probably be a thing of the past unless come one takes hold of the matter. At a continued meeting of the Maple Grove Park association held this morning, the lease for the ground was surrendered and Frank McConnell, of the official managing board, was authorized to sell the buildings and other things on the ground, belonging to the park association at public auction. The date for the same has not yet been arranged but will probably be announced soon. During the existence of the park the association erected a number of large, commodious pavilions, dance hall, refreshment booths, park benches, seats, etc., and should no one decide to continue the park, these will no doubt be eagerly purchased by the farmers of that vicinity. A great amount of money has also been expended on park fixtures and amusements of other sorts, all of which will no doubt be eagerly taken up. There are many who will miss tho pleasant little excursions to this resort.

I ADVERTISES FOR STRONG GALLOWS. Kentucky Sheriff Getting Ready For an Old-fashioned Hanging. (United Press Service.) Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 7 —(Bpeclul to Daily Democrat) —In anticipation of a good old-fashioned hanging that lt> to take place in Bell county, Kentucky, December l2th, the sheriff of the coun- • ty today gave the following advertisement for supplies in a local newspaper; "Wanted —A gallows, must be • good and strong. Needed December 12th. Address Robert VanVeever, sheriff, Plneville, Ky.” The sheriff said it has been a long time since there was a hanging down there and that the gallows beioning to the county had been mislaid. He also said he would like to engage an experienced hangman. THE MONROE ITEMS , , First Number of the Lecture i Course Was a Splendid Entertainment. LITERARY WAS GOOD i Orval Osterman, the Mail Man, is Sporting a Brand New Mail Wagon. Monroe, Ind., Dec. 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The first number of the Monroe lecture couse, which was given at the M. E. church last Saturday evening by the Peterson Sisters, v'as one of the best entertainments ever witnessed in Monroe. The program was well rendered by each member. The musical part was of the latest classical sort, and the reading by the various members, especially that of Miss Baxter, was exceptionally fine. The church was crowded and each number was loudly applauded in turn, which was highly appreciated by the large audience present. The next number will be a lecture by G. P. Bible, the date of which will be announced later. The literary held at the school house last Friday evening was one of the best held here since the organization of the society. The large room was filled to its utmost capacity and standing room was at a premium. The debate on the subject, “Resolved, That the Doctor is of More Benefit to Humanity Than the Preacher,” was ably handled by Prof. R. East and Ves Johnson on the affirmative, while O. V. Graham and Joseph Johnson handled the negative. There were many interesting points made on both sides and their talks were full of interest from start to finish. The affirmatives having the most points, won the decision. The paper read by Paul Graham on “Twenty Years Hence" was well gotten up, and many parts thereof would be worth following up by younger people. “The Journal,” read by E. W. Johnson, had many hard jabs, but nevertheless provoked much merriment, while there were several in the audience to which it left a bad taste, yet others took it good naturedly. These meetings are growing in interest and are quite educating, and are the means of bringing our people together at least every two weeks. The next meeting will be held on Friday evening, December 23rd. Arrangements are being made for a large crowd of rooters to accompany the Monroe high school basket ball team to Decatur on Friday afternoon when they clash with the team at that place. Tho Monroe hoys are a clever bunch and already have several scalps of the Decatur bunch dangling from their belts, and it is with the avowed intention to add another with forelock and all, next Friday. Watch the day and get ready to Jump Into the caravan, which will be free to all who wish to help boost the boys of Monroe into victory. The yell Is Rah! Rah, etc. Orval Osterman, our genial rural mail carrier, now is the owner of a brand new mail wagom It is a beauty and of the leatest design, including “hot air” furnished by Orval. And now you can see the biggest smile that was ever seen here on our streets, which is produced by Alf Hahnert, rural route carrier of No. 3, all : on account pf a great big, bouncing, CONTINUED ON i AGE FOUR

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LENGTHY SESSION City Dads Require Over Two Hours to Complete TlJeir Business. TUESDAY EVENING Extra Session This Evening —Mercer Avenue Will Then be Accepted. Quit* a lengthy session was held by the common council at Its regular meeting Tuesday evening, a number of questions being up for consideration, which took considerable time for settlement. Mayor Teeple presided, all couuciimen being present. The minutes of the last regular session were then read by the clerk, several of the questions of the last meeting being held over until Tuesday evening for settlement. The next thing under consideration was to hear the objections from property owners along Adams street, which took the greater part of the evening. Several property owners living on brick streets and whose property adjoined those next to the property owners along the street were present, and believing that their assessments were more than looked just to them, asked that their assessments be lowered. After hearing the objections the members of the council took it into their hands and settled the question by deducting ten dollars from those who already have bricks street along their premises and added it to those next to the street, to the satisfaction of all concerned. The thirty thousand dollar bond of Mr. Kelleher and company for Adams street and Mercer avenue was accepted by the city and this closed the business pertaining to the street. The chairman of the street and sewer committee was asked by several parties along Fifth and Marshall streets to place a small incandescent electric light on the corner, on account of the bad crossing and the darkness at that place and also one at the corner of Tenth and Jefferson streets, where the public is compelled to go through an alley to Eleventh street or walk an extra square out of the way. Both of these asked for consideration and report will be made at the next meeting. The city treasurer, William Archhold, asked that an adding machine be purchased for his office to aid him in the business of the office, which heretofore he has had done at the Old AdCONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR BOARD FINISHES Commissioners Complete Work and Adjourned at Noon to December 19. TAXES REFUNDED Cotracts For Supplies at the County Asylum Were Awarded Today. The board of county commissioners adjorned at noon today after a three days’ session. They will meet again December 19th to let the contracts for county supplies. The petition of Margaret Meyers to refund taxes and a similar one for G. W. Pyle were referred to the county assessor, while taxes were refunded as follows: Decatur Lumber Co., $4.00; Fred Sclieiman, $6.20, and W. H. Ruby, $2.40. The hoard accepted the Monroe Elevator Macadam road and the John J. Soldner road in due form. James P. Haefling will again complete the index to the records in his office, as he has been doing and he will receive therefor the sum of SIOO. The work is a most Important one and Jim has done it well. An order was issued for the purchase of a stove which will properly b-mt the county surveyor’s office, said stove not to cost to exceed fifty dol- ■ CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR

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