Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 30 January 1911 — Page 1

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IN THE CHURCHES Revival Meetings at the Various Churches Still Continue. * A UNION SERVICE At Evangelical Church Tomorrow — Co-operation of All Desired. Revival meetings at the various churches still continue. All services begin promptly at 7:30 o'clock. The union meeting at the Evangelical church Tuesday at 2 p. m. will be in charge of Rev. Imler. Every person who appreciates the uplifting influences of the churches should co-op-erate in the efforts of these days. “In His name we go against this multitude.” The revival meeting which is being held at the Evangelical church is quite interesting. One more young lady came forward Sunday evening and sought Christ as her personal Savior. We are glad for the success that has come, but there are many more who should avail themselves of the present opportunities. There will be services tonight at 7:30 and up to Wednesday evening at least. Everybody will be welcomed in these special meetings. Notwithstanding the disagreeable weather there was a good attendance at all the services at the Methodist church Sunday. In the morning there was a joint meeting of the Sunday school and congregation. The pastor gave a short address to the children. This was followed by an address on “How to Promote a Revival of Religion,” at the conclusion of which there was a short testimony meeting. At the evening service, Mr. J. S. House, a traveling salesman, and Mr. Edward Reed, a hotel man t of Fort Wayne gave interesting talks on their experiences in the Christian life, and gave unmistakable evidence that they are happily on the way in the service of the Lord. The revival meetings will continue this week, and a cordial invitation is extended to ail to attend. Rev. Randall Spurlock of Cincinnati, Ohio, conducted excellent services at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening. He will preach again next Sunday morning. ANTI-TREAT LAW May be Passed by Legislature —Introduced by Representative Maddox. JUDGE DUNCAN DEAD Many Lives Lost by a Tidal Wave Which Swept the Philippines. i (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 30 (Special to Daily Democrat)— Representative Maddox, of Hartford City, sitting for Grant and Blackford counties, has a bill ready for introduction, a bill to make treating in saloons a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine. It provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to give to another, Intoxicating liquors in any place where intoxicants are sold at retail. Bloomington, Ind., Jan. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Former Judge H. C. Duncan, a prominent attorney of this city, former state senator, died this morning while taking a bath. He was sixty-six years old and had been ailing several months. Manila, Jan. 30— (Special to Daily Democrat)—At least fifty lives and perhaps many times that number were lost in a tidal wave, following Saturday’s eruption of the volcano Taal, according to advices received here’today. Half of the village of Denary was destroyed. An American school teacher has notified the authorities that all the villages on the west

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shore of Lake Taal were overwhelmed and that over 300 are dead. Washington, D. C., Jan. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The census bureau announced the population of the following Indiana cities today: Tell City, 3,369; Brownstown, 1,392. Albany, N. Y., Jan. 30—(Special to Dally Democrat) —The senatorial deadlock: remained unbroken today. There is no sign of a break. Shehan continues to control the largest vote. Mrs. Oscar Fritzinger will entertain the Concord Lutheran Aid society Wednesday afternoon. '■O’ — THE GENEVA NEWS Mrs. Longworth and Her Music Class Gave a Happy Entertainment AT M. E. CHURCH Saturday Evening—A Few Other Notes From South Part of County. Geneva, Ind., Jan. 30. —(Special Correspondence to Daily Democrat)-Mrs. V. L. Harbour, is making an extended visit with her parents and other friends at North Manchester, Ind. John Leichty of Lawrenceville, 111., and W. S. Lybarger of South Dakota, who were called here by the death of the late Peter Leichty, were transacting business in Decatur today. Mrs. R. F. Longsworth gave a musical recital at the M. E, church Saturday evening, the program being rendered by her pupils. She was assisted by Mrs. C. R. Price and by Mr. Harvey Sawyer of Bluffton. The event was a splendid one and was greatly enjoyed. The pupils proved their ability and that they have been devoting much time to their work. The following program was rendered: The Palms, waltz —Mrs. C. R. Price, Mrs. Longsworth. (a) Rob Roy, (b) A Mountain Pink, Marie Whetstone. Valse Animate, Ida Barnes. Trombone Solo, Harvey Sawyer. Doll’s Lullaby, Margaretta Fristoe. Spring Song, Mary Pontius, Ruth Pontius. (a) Among the Pines, (b) Dance of the Butterflys, Marie Glendening. Riva Montanay. Trombone Solo, Harvey Sawyer. Old Folks at Home, Gladys Connor, (a) Butterfly Waltz,(b) Simple Aven Ruby Whetstone. Forget Me Not, waltz, Elizabeth Brown, Katherine Longsworth. (a) Dause Directoire.(b) Melody in F, Ruth Ensley. Pantomime Ballet, Bernice Edgar. Trombone Solo, Harvey Sawyer. Valse, Mrs. A. J. Bliss. Virginia Dance, Marie Glendening, Ruth Ensley. o - — CHIEF TRAIN DISPATCHER, The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hitesman, formerly of this city, but who moved to Louisiana last June, will be pleased to learn that Mr. Hitesman has been appointed chief train dispatcher for the Louisiana Railway and Navigation company, with office Baton Rouge, La. Mr. Hitesman for some time conducted the Fair store in this city, but later decided to return to his first work, preferring the railroad business. —o — OPERATED UPON. Mrs. Jacob Hoffman Underwent Operation This Morning. > Drs. D. D. and C. S. Clark this morning performed an operation upon Mrs. Jacob Hoffman in the south part of the city for an ailment with which she has been afflicted for a number of years. The operation took place at S o’clock and Mrs. Hoffman withstood ' the ordeal very well, and came out I from under the anaesthetic all right. ’ Although nothing definite could be ; given out concerning her condition, • her chances for recovery are very I good. o i Miss Margaret Clark was unable to ■ be at her work at the auditor’s office ; this morning on account of sickness.

Decatur, Ind. Monday Evening, January 30, 1911.

HOME FROM HUNT Clem Voglewede Returns Home From Two Weeks’ Hunt in Arkansas. TRIP MUCH ENJOYED Caught No Big Game, But Plenty Small—Decatur People All O. K. Ciem Voglewede. who a short time ago disposed of his shoe store, and two weeks ago left on a hunting expedition for Arkansas, to free his mind somewhat from business care in which he has been steadily confined for a number of years, returned home Saturday evening from the south after a trip of much pleasure. From here he went to Fisher, Ark., where he was joined by a party of sou H. S. Porter, Peter Franks, Pete Wilhelm and T. S. Coffee —all of this city, and with whom he has been enjoying his hunt since he left this city. Although they captured no big game on their trip they are having the time of their lives and enjoying it very much. Deer are plentiful, but never seemed to be close enough for the boys to get a good shot at them. They captured a number of smaller game, anr have been feasting fine on this trip. At night they can hear the howl of the wolves around the camp, which keeps them sleeping with one eye open until the break of day. The weather was somewhat wet, although fine for this sport, and all the party have been enjoying good health, and the other gentlemen do not expect to return home until about the middle of March. Mr. Voglewede visited all the Decatur people in Jonesboro, and at Cardwell, Mo., and other places near, and reports all as doing fine. He also met Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Callaw and family, who left here several days ago for their new home in the south, and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kuebler, who are making an extended visit there with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Kuebler will return home some time this week. Decatur people there send their regards to all here. REBEKAHS’ NOTICE. The noble grand requests that all members of the Rebekah lodge be at the meeting tomorrow evening when important business matters will come before the house. — o COURT HOUSE NEWS Jurors For February Term Were Selected Today— Report February 20. FOUR MORE ARRESTS Young Men Indicted by the Grand Jury For Disturbing Religious Meeting. Jury commissioners H. A. Fristoe of Geneva and Henry Hite of this city met with County Clerk J. P. Haefling and selected the following jurors for the February term which convenes next Monday: James Shaw, Jefferson township: Frank Mock, Monroe; John A. Barkley, Union; D. F. Hoffman, Hartford; Marvin Kelly, Geneva; George Patterson, Decatur; Tice Ull-. man, Root; Horatio Mathewsop-, St. Marys; Forest. Runyon, French; Otto Bolds, Geneva; A. R. Bell, Decatur; William Breiner, Jr, Kirkland; George Shrank, Blue Creek; Frank Tenary, Preble; O. T. Johnson, Washington. They will report for duty February 20. Warrants have been served on Ed Neadstine, Orval Wells, Owen Keifer, Ottis Wells, on indictment by the grand jury, charging them on March 15th, with having disturbed a meeting, rude behavior and loud and boisterous talk. Each gave bond for 1100. Members of the Degree of Pocahontas are completing arrangements for a banquet in the near future. Tbe invitations are now being sent out and a very pleasureable evening may be expected by those attending.

STETLER BABY DEAD. Three-Year-Old Son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Stetler Died Saturday. Cecil Oliver, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Stetler, passed away at the family home, six miles east of this city, just on the state line, and one-half mile from the town of Watt Saturday evening at 8 o’clock. Three weeks ago the little one took sick and was taken to a physician. Shortly afterward abscesses of the head set in and from that time gradually grew worse until relieved by death. He leaves to mourn his loss besides the father and mother one brother several years his senior. Funeral services were held this morning at x 0 o’clock from the house and Interment was made at the McClure cemetery. AN ACTIVE PART In Poultry Association of Southwest is Taken by Harry O. Grove. IS AN OFFICER Commended For Tireless Esforts—Wins Large Number of Awards. Harry O. Groves of Amarillo, Texas, to which place he moved from this county, French township, a couple of years or so ago, is taking the same active interest in affairs in the southwest, that he did during his residence here, apd which rank him foremost in the line of progressive farmers. Mr. Grove, during his residence here, was one of the leading men of the fair and poultry association, and his ability in this line has been recognzed in his new home also, where he has served as secretary of the Panhandle Poultry assocation, being re-elected to this new office, together with that of treasurer for the new year just beginning. The association highly commended him for his tireless efforts in making the last poultry show the most successful one ever held in the southwest. That his poultry and stock have the high merit that they had here, is evidenced by the large number of prizes carried off by Mrs. Groves in the poultry show. An Amarillo paper, giving the premium winners, shows ,the following awards given Mrs. Groves in the contest Silver cup for best pen Wyandottes; rocking chair, most entries; 500 envelopes for best female bird; setting of Wyandotte eggs for best Wyandotte pen; SI.OO worth of candy for best bantams; *2.00 set of silver spoons for best trio of ge«se; sack of flour for most Wyandotte entries; sl, $2 vase, $5 for turkey, geese and duck prizes. —o — - “THE MAN ON THE BOX.” A superb company of players will be seen at the Bosse opera house on Thursday, February 2, in a splendid revival of Harold McGrath's classic story, “The Man on the Bos’,” dramatized by Grace Livingstone Furniss. This play ran over 200 nights in New York and was an instantaneous and decided hit from the moment of its first production, and has in no degree lost any of its pleasing powers to catch and hold In its entrancing and fascinating spell the hearts of its hearers and delight them with its strong heart interest, Its delicious, high-class comedy, as pure and rich as the crisp and sparkling wit, fresh from the pen •of a master hand, who has in one grand stroke, reached every passion ot the human soul. The piece will be correctly staged and costumed in every detail. The book has been widelyread, and as the play closely follows the book, It will be on evening of rare entertainment for all. — IS SOMEWHAT BETTER. Miss Victoria Stone, who has been in ill health several months, and who had been at the Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne, the past week, for the diagnosis of her case, was brought to her home here last Saturday evening, and the treatment, which it is thought will fully restore her t/» good health vjill be given her here, Dr. Drayer being her physician. She was reported as somewhat better today.

USEFUL LIFE ENDS Mrs. George W. Brown Passes Away at Age of Sixty-five Years. ILL TWO YEARS 't I#■ Was a Life-long Resident of Adams County—Funeral Tuesday. Susanna J. Brown, wife of George W. Brown of Nuttman street, passed into eternal life Sunday morning at 3:55 o’clock, at the age of sixty-five years, two months and fourteen days. The calling of Mrs. Brown was not unexpected at this time. She had been suffering from asthma for the past two years, and lately complications of heart trouble were added, making her decline the last several weeks most rapid, and one that welcomed the relief of death. The demise of this good lady has caused universal and sincere sorrow. She was born November 15, 1845, in this county, where her acquaintance is very large. She was the daughter of Enos and Sarah Mann, who have long since preceded her in death. BBie was united in marriage February 20, 1868, in this city to George W. Brown, their married life being a long and happy one. To them were born three children. One died in infancy, and two —Elsie, wife of Tony Roebuck, of east of this city, and William, living south of this city—survive, with the father, to grieve over the loss of a loving pnd faithful mother and wife. Mrs. Brown has but one brother living, Elijah Mann, of this city. Two brothers have passed before in recent years, they being Harlo and Ashley Mann, and a number died in youth. Mrs. Brown has been a faithful and consistent Christian since the age of ten years, when she identified herself with the M. E. church, and later becoming a member of the Christian Union church Mr. and Mrs. Brown resided south of the city near the St. Paul’s church for many years, coming to this city to Jive last October sth. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the Evangelical church. Burial in the Decatur cemetery. THE WORST EVER Were the Roads Saturday, Say Rural Mail Carriers. THE MUD ROADS • Especially Were in Frightful Condition —One Has Nineteen Miles. The rural mail carriers out of Decatur report that the roads Saturday were the worst that they have ever been since rural mail delivery was established here ,and all of them were able to judge, too, because nearly all have been with the delivery since the beginning. One carrier has nineteen miles of mud road on the route, and these were in a frightful condition after the heavy and steady several days’ downpour. However, practically all the routes were covered. The townships which still have mud roads had better get busy on the pike question if they do not want the rural mail delivery “sent down the pike” o BLUFFTON VS. DECATUR. Phi Delta Kappas’ Basket Ball Game Wednesday. The Decatur Phi Delta Kappas newly organized basket ball team, which has been practicing diligently for some time, will play its first regular gpme Wednesday evening with the Bluffton Phi Delta’s team at the high school athletic room in this city. A large crowd from Bluffton is expected to witness the game.

FORT WAYNF TEAM Fifty or sixty of the American Yeomen will come down from Ft. Wayne Tuesday afternoon to do tbe initiatory work for a large class of ten or sis- ■ teen candidates from this city. A banquet will follow the initiation and a good time is anticipated. STORK LEAVES BOY. In its flight over Adams county Saturday, the stork left a bright baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, east of the city. The little fellow has been named Doyle Owen. FUNERAL SUNDAY Remains of Mrs. Catherine Smith Taken From Bluffton to HER FORMER HOME Near Monroeville For Burial —Was Eighty-three x Years of Age. Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Smith, of Jesse Smith of this city, whose death, as stated in Saturday evening's Democrat, occurred Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the home of her son in Bluffton, were held Sunday. A short prayer service was held at the, residence on Jersey street in Bluffton, in charge ot me Rev. W. W. Martin of the First M. E. church, and the funeral party left on the 8:48 car over the Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley traction line for Monroeville, where they arrived about 11 o'clock, and then proceeded to the East Liberty M. E. church, where the funeral services were held, burial taking place in the cemetery near Monroeville. The Bluffton News gives the following de- . tails relating to her life and death: “Mrs. Catherin Williams Smith, aged eighty-three, passed away at 4 o'clocK Friday afternoon at the home of her son, W. O. Smith, beter known as Charles Smith, on South Jersey street. Her death was due to the severe shock sustained when she tripped and fell two weeks ago Friday night, on January 13th, and one of her legs was broken. At the time she was preparing to retire for the night and her feet became entangled in some of her clothing and she received a very hard , fall. On account of her advanced age | she could not make recovery from the I shock, and from the time of the accident little hope was given for her, and she gradually weakened until death came to her as a welcome relief. “Mrs. Smith was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Westmoreland county, that state, on August 4, 1827. She was living in Holmes county, Ohio, when she was united in marriage on January 21, 1848, to Elias Smith. They came to Indiana a few months after their marriage and for many years were residents of Adams county, and lived on a farm near Monroeville. In their declining years they removed to Decatur, and made their home with their children. Elias Smith, the husband, died twelve years ago at the home of his son, W. 0., or Charles Smith, who at that time was a resident of Decatur Since his death Mrs. Smith had made her home with her children. “There were ten children born to Mr. and Mrs. Elias Smith and six preceded Mrs. Smith in death. The four surviving children are W. O. Smith and John W. Smith of this city, Jesse Smith of Decatur and Mrs. Mary Jane Ellison of St. Charles, Mo. One sister, Mrs. Maiy Ellifrits, lives in Rosedale, Mo., and one surviving brother, Jesse Williams, lives in Decatur. All of Mrs. Smith's children were at her bedside when she passed away. “In addition to those named above Mrs. Smith is survived by exactly one hundred other descendants. There are forty-seven grandchildren and fiftythree great-grandchildren. “Mrs. Smith was ever highly esteemed for her many excellent qualities and was revered by the wide circle of relatives and intimate friends who were gathered about her. She had long been a faithful member of the Liberty M. E. church, near Monroeville, Adams county." o—.. — Calvin Neuenschwander, who has been visiting here for some time, left this morning for his home at Fessenden, N. D.

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BORE OFF PRIZES Adams County Carried Off Many Prizes at Muncie Poultry Show. THE BERNE MAN Albert Deßrot a Heavy Winner—W. A. Fonner’s Turkeys “the Stuff.’’ ' ; Adams county poultry men centainly carried away their share of the prizes from the poultry show which closed at Muncie Saturday evening. Nearly 1620 birds were on display. Albert Deßrot of Berne made a brave showing and scalped the ribbon bunch, bringing nome a large number to add to his already fine collection. Out of sixty-five Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels, he won first prize and also won first on pen, and third on hen. There were nearly two hundred Barred Rock entries. W. A. Fonner and Charles Magley of Root township also made good showin. Mr. Fonner had his fine M. B. turkeys there, and while there was not much competition in the way of numbers, there was in quality, as the two birds shown against his carried off the first prizes at Indianapolis recently, and Mr. Fonner was more elated when his exhibits were awarded the first prize for cock, first for cockerel, first for hen, third and fourth for hen, first for pullet, and second for cock —sweeping nearly everything. Charles Magley’s display was of Rose-comb Brown Leghorns and he had the misfortune to lose his best cockerel by death at the show. In a large class of entries he was awarded fourth on cockerel and third on hen. o— — CABOOSE CATCHES FIRE. Things were rather exciting around the Erie railroad about noon today, when the caboose of a freight caugh fire from an overheated stove. The train crew, however, put out the fire before any serious damage resulted. o Mrs. Rosa Counts and daughter. Florence, left this morning for Fort Wayne, where they were called by the serious illness of Mrs. Chris Reynolds, Mrs. Counts having received a message Saturday night that she was dying. Mrs. Reynolds formerly lived here, her maiden name being Rachel Teeple. . o OPEN THIS WEEK Carroll and Tague Are Getting Things Ready For Opening of NEW SHOE STORE In Fort Wayne—Marking Stock—Fixtures Have Been Delayed. Clayson Carroll went to Ft. Wayne this morning, where, with Fred B. Tague, of that city, formerly of Decatur, he will complete matters relative to the opening of their new shoe store. It is thought that this will be ready to throw open to the public by Saturday of this week. The new store is located on Calhoun street, just across from the Heidelberg, and has been rearranged in a thoroughly up-to-date manner. They have been delayed somewhat by the non-arrival of their new fixtures, but these are expected this week and will no doubt be installed before Saturday. They are at present marking the stock and attending to details preliminary to opening. Both Mr. Tague and Mr. Carroll have the best wishes of their host of Decatur friends in their new business undertaking. ■' ' o— - CLOVER LEAF REDUCES FORCE. Saturday the various foremen of the Clover Leaf were notified of a reduction of forces to take effect immediately All the men excepting the foremen were laid off until March Ist. Until that date the foremen will patrol the track daily, no repairs being made until the men are returned to work.