Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 47, Decatur, Adams County, 24 February 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 47.

YARDS OF RED TAPE In Immigrant Department Causing Trouble For Frederick Schafer. AGED AND ALONE Coming From Switzerland to Adams County—ln Land of Strange Tongues. The rigid immigrant laws of the United States may be a good thing from a strictly business standpoint, but they do not have exactly the 'glad hand and joyous welcoming" ring that" we who have become establisbe'd in this “land of the :ree and the home of the brave" have somehow gleaned from numerous poetical effusions to that effect, and it seems that "money” is the “open sesame’’ that must be. ' whispered into the ear of the Statue of Liberty that guards the New York harbor gate to this country. Such - seems to be the case of Frederick Schafer, sr. t a native of Switzerland, who, aged, alone, practically friendless in a strange communitv. and in a land, of strange tongues, is' being detained at Ellis Island, New York City by the emigration authorities, from continuing his journey to the home of his son, Frederick Schafer, in French township, this county, until yards and yards of red tape, hinging upon the money measure, can be rolled off. Behind the cold, plain details is a story that is rather pathetic, though it promises to have a happy ending in glad reunion of father and son. Twen-ty-six years ago, the son, Frederick Schafer, jr. f came to this country, settling in French township, this county, where he has grown to be a prominent and well-to-do farmer. At the time of leaving he promised his father to send

for him when he acquired sufficient means to do so. The matter was not deemed practical until just recently, when the son sent to the father in the far-away home, near Berne, Switzerland, a titket to secure his transportation to the new Berne of the new country. Together with the ticket were sent other things that were deemed sufficient to secure the father's entrance to the new country. It was, however, not sufficient, and when the aged man attempted to land in the New York harbor three days ago, the immigrant officials refused, to allow him landing until certain othed conditions had been complied with. The first intimation the son had that ‘ his father would not be given free and glad admission to this country, j was when he received the following. dispatch from the Counsel of Switzerland at New York, reading as follows: “New York. Feb. 21, 1911. “Fred Schafer, Monroe, Ind.: “Father Schafer denied by imrni--4 grant authorities: anticipate your affidavit to be sent U. S. Commissioner, William, Ellis Island, N. Y., showing' that you are able and willing to pre- ’ vent your father be home public charge. Signed, "Counsel of Switzerland.” The son immediately sent affidavit that he was willing to support his father and to see that he would not become a public charge, but it seems that the affidavit did not come up to the strict requirements of the immigration law and Thursday the following further word was received: “Ellis Island, N. Y., Feb. 21, 1911. “Frederick Schafer, R. F. D. No. 3, Monroe, Ind.: "Affidavit received insufficient. Send , affidavit showing value of your farm, and how much cash you have and ability and willingness to support and care for me; Steamer Espagne, Ellis Island. SCHAFER, FREDRICK. “809 A—Feb. 22.” As soon as the son, Frederick Scha- ( fer, received this message, he came | to this city to consult county author'.-. ties and to get their aid in having the ( work done right. He arrived here about 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon, and going to County Clerk J. P. Haef- ( ling, the proper papers were filled out through his kindness. Deputy Auditor Paul Baumgartner, who can speak the same language that Mr. Schafer does, also asisted, and the as-j fidavit, showing that Mr. Schafer is well to do, able and willing to care for his father was made out. A telegram

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was sent ahead aslkng that the father be held there until the affidavit is received and not returned to Switzerland, and it is thought that in a few days the father and son, who have been so long separated will be happily reunited. o " —■ 1 —• AT POINT OF DEATH. Is the Little Daughter of Rew. and Mrs. Kruse. V Miss Sue Mayer left this morning early for Spencerville, Ohio, where she was called by the illness of Corinne, eleven-year-old daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Kruse, who is very slick with diabetes and whose recovery is said to be impossible. A message received here Thursday night stated that she was barely alive at that time and death is expected at any time. The Rev. Kruse was formerly pastor of the German Reformed church of this city and the daughter, who is so near death, was born during the residence of Rev. and Mrs. Kruse in this city.

ANNUAL SERMON For Knights of Pythias Will Be Delivered at Baptist Church ON SUNDAY MORNING By Rev. Ehle—Order Will Attend Services in a Body. The annual sermon for the Knights of Pythias will be delivered next Sunday morning at the Baptist church by the pastor, the Rev. Ehle. This annual event, looked forward to from year to year with great pleasure by the order, will be attended in a body by the knights. All are requested to meet at the K. of P. home at 10 o’clock Sunday morning, where the ranks will be formed and the line of march to the Baptist church formed. The Rev. Ehle is a speaker of much excellence, and will no doubt have for this noble order a sermon of unsurpassed excellence. There will also be special music by the choir and all in'all, Knights of Pythias day at the Baptist church will be one to be long remembered. BEING REMODELED. The building recently vacated by the Baughman five and ten cent store is at present undergoing extensive improvements in preparation for the new place of business which will be established there as soon as arrangements can be completed. The walls will be repapered, the same being started at noon today. Much other work will have to be done suitable to the demands of the new business man, and when completed the room will present one of the most attractive appearances of any in the city.

GIRLS PLAY AT BLUFFTON. The girls’ basket ball team of the Decatur high school left at noon today for Bluffton, where they will play the Bluffton girls this evening. They were accompanied by a large number of “rooters’’ and expect to have a very good social time as well as carrying off the honors in the basket ball meet. ■ ' - • ■” REV. MEYERS TO SPEAK. Rev. Hunter Myers of this city will be the speaker at the Presbyterian church on next Sunday in response to an invitation he received to fill on account of the absence of a pastor at present. The services will start at ten thirty and to which the public is Invited. o— ENJOYS NAVY LIFE. John Joseph received a postal card from Harold Crawford, who is now in the navy, with headquarters at Cuba. The card was written while on board the Birmingham, and he stated that he liked hi*s new life very much. He has seen much of the country since his arrival there and would be glad r o hear from hl's friends here. INCREASE IN CENSUS. Anna Alice is the name of the ninepound baby girl left by the kind y stork at the home of Mr. and Mis. Albert Acker. Everybody doing well.

NEW SHOE STORE M. Flox of South Bend to Locate a Branch Store in This City. STUDEBAKER BLOCK Will Be a First Class Store —Expects to Open March the Tenth. Decatur is to have a new place of business. This was made known at a late hour Thursday afternoon when M. Flox of South Bend, one of that I city’s successful business men, was in ! the city and leased the Studabaker I building, two doors south of the interurban station, formerly occupied by the Baughman five and ten cent store, where he will establish a first-class shoe, dry goods and furnishing store. Mr. Flox has been seeking for a suitable location to open his place of business for some time, but not until Thursday did he decide on the buildin. At present Mr. Flox has two of these stores. The one at South Bend is his principal headquarters, and , which is cared for by himself. At Columbia City he has a branch store, similar to the one he will open up in : this city, it being in charge of his son.. The one here will be looked after by his son-in-law, Mr. I. Biberstine, who was at once sent word after an agreement had been reached for the build- i ing. He will begin at once to put things in shape for the new line of business and will arrange things best suitable to his trade. Goods will arrive here in a few days and will be put in place as soon as they reach here. He expects to be ready for opening by the tenth of March, and will do all he can to fulfill his promises. Mr. Flox is a man of much business ability and winning qualities, and with his long and successful business career, which he has enjoyed in the past will soon become acquainted, and be one of the city’s prosperous business men. OFF FOR VICTORY Boys’ and Girls’ Basket Ball Teams Leave For Games This Evening. FORMER AT WARREN To Play Pennville Saturday —Girls’ Team Plays at Bluffton Tonight.

Confident of victory the high school basket ball team left at noon today for Warren and this evening will meet the high school team in a game at that place. The game scheduled is a good one, Warren having many honors to their credit on account of the clever playing which they have been doing recently, and the number of games which have been going their way. The local team feels confident owing to the splendid line-up which they took with them, and the good practice indulged in the last week in preparation for the event. They were in charge of Martin Worthman, who will act as referee for one half of the game. They will not return home until Sunday, going from Warren to Pennville, where they have a game for Saturday. Their line-up for the game tonight will be as follows: Beery, Vail, Addler, Connell, Burk, Krick. They were accompanied as far as Bluffton by the girls’ high school team, who will play the Bluffton girls’ team tonight. They defeated this team only a short time ago, and are going to perform the same trick this evening. They were in charge of Miss Williams and their line-up will include Edwina Van Camp, Dorothy Dugan. Jennine Long, Ruth Hammell, Edna Steele, Ruth Gay and Gladys Kern. Mr. Hardy, of Huntington, Erie freight agent, was here yesterday on business. Roy Ballard, whose arm was broken in several places while working at the Lafontaine Handle plant, is still carrying his arm in a sling, though he is able to be about thre street.

Decatur, Ind. Friday Evening, February 24, 1911.

ARE THANKFUL. Meair*. Gunsett and Johnson Grateful to Those Who Fought Flames. Henry Gunsett, owner of the home which Thursday was totally destroyed by fire, and Frank Johnson, the occupant of same, wish to thank the neighbors and friends who so bravely fought the flames in the way In which they did, and in managing to carry out most of the houshold furnishings. Mr. Johnson, who carried two hundred dollars' Insurance on his furnishings, will still be loser to a certain extent. Mr. Gunsett, owner of the house, carried six hundred dollars' insurance in the French township company, and his loss will also be much heavier. He will rebuild as soon as the weather will permit and allow him to get the timber and other necessaries on the grounds, when he will erect a modern home In every way. o FEE LAW IS' BAD Clerks’ and Sheriffs’ In and Out Fee Law Held Void by Supreme Court.

MISSED A SESSION Should Have Been Called at Hanly’s Special Local Option Session. ■ 5 i ■' ' i ~ The Indiana supreme court yesterday affirmed the judgment of the Marton county circuit court, holding that the act of March 20, 1909, fixing the fees to be charged by the sheriffs, is not a valid enactment of the legislature, but is void, and the former law governing the fees to be charged by sheriffs is the law governing their fees. , Judge Morris delivered the opinion of the court, while Judge Jordan handed down a dissenting opinton. The legislature of 1907 passed the law in question which provides, ' among other things, that the sheriff | shall charge a fee of 25 cents for com- ■ mitting prisoners to jail, and 25 cents for discharging them. Henry W. Bullock, as a taxpayer of Marion county, brought this action to prevent the payment to Sheriff Woesner of these fees known as the “in and out fees,” alleging that the law of 1909 was not valid from the fact that it was passed by the legislature of 1907 during the last days of the session and was vetoed by Governor Hanly and returned to the secretary of state within the five days provided for in such cases, together with his objections for veto. The constitution provides that the secretary of state shall present the bill, together with the governor's veto to the next legislature. Governor Hanley thereafter called the special session of the legislature In 1908, which passed the county local option law, but the secretary of state did not send the sheriff's fee bill to that legislature, but waited until the regular session of 1909, to which he sent the vetoed bill, which was passed, among the first bills passed, as the acts of 1909. Judge Remster held that the constitution required that a vetoed bill should be returned to the next session of the legislature, whether that session was the regular session of the next legislature or a special session of the legislature, which originally passed the bill, and therefore the bill not being passed over Governor Hanly's veto by the special session, it had lost its vitality and could not be enacted by the legislature of 1909 without being introduced as a bill and sent to the governor in the regular course of enacting a new law. o POLICE NEWS. Marshall Aspy, Will and Dallas Johns of near Pleasant Mills are defendants in a case filed against them by Charles Mumma of near Pleasant Mills, charging them with taking trees off of land. The case will come up for trial before Mayor Teeple Saturday morning at 9 o’clock. The case of the State ex rel. Maude Cowley vs. Fren Fanson, which was set fob trial today in ’Squire Smith's court, did not come off, the case having been dismissed.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Deed Reported in the Good-heart-Kirk Case and Duly Approved by Court. THE PROBATE NEWS Action Taken it> Several Estates and Guardianships —Realty Transfers. Sarah Goodheart et al vs. Susan H. Kirk et al., partition, proof of notice filed. Report of receipt of S2OO. Deed to Callihan reported and approved. Jerry Barkley, guardian for Rollie Donnell, was ordered to sell real estate as petitioned for at private sale, without notice. Mrs. M. F. Rice filed a report as guardian for Newell B. Rice, which was approved. Mary O. Christen, administrator >f the Martha A. Dutches estate, filed a petition for an order for partfal distribution and So ordered as to SB4O. Alva B. r’ a, i ministrator of M. F. Rice estate, filed petition to sell bank stock in First National bank. Sustained. Stock ordered sold after one week’s notice. Real estate transfers: Simon Smith to Menno S. Leichty, 79 acres, Washington tp.. SB,BOO : 0. 0. Juday to Samantha Shoemaker, pt. lot 243, Geneva, $650; John Bogner to William farm in Root tp., $17,000; C. E. Sullivan to Samuel Simison, tract in Wabash tp., $1500; John M. Parr to Noah Augsburger, 42 acres. Blue Creek tp.. $4000; Daniel Yoder to Milo Sales, 70 acres, Hartford tp., $8475; Mary E. Artman to A. Howard, pt. lot 667, Decatur. $1200; Joseph Rich to Jacob Barger, tract in French tp., $4100; Rosa Hofer to Daniel Kaehr, 20 acres, Monroe tp., $2300.

A FINE EXHIBIT 1 U' Has Just Been Closed at Hoagland—Poultry, Grain and Fancy Work. ADAMS COUNTY FOLKS Served at Judges—Committee Expects to Make New Building. Avery successful two days’ grain, poultry and fancy work show, under the auspices of the farmers' association, has just been closed at Hoagland. This was without doubt one of the finest exhibits ever held in that town, as the co-operation of both its townspeople and the people of the surrounding country from far and near contributed to the display. The poultry was scored by Alfred Deßrot of Berne, the well known poultry fancier, while the grain judges were Henry Scheimann of Preble township, Dr. J. E. Smith of Hoagland and Jacob Neff of Madison township, Allen county. Mrs. Ed S. Moses of thils city was honored with the judgeship of the fancy work. A committee to have charge of the work for the next two years was elected with the following members: President, Ed F. Koenemann; secretary, George Colmann; treasurer, E. J. Mclntosh. After the election was held, they planned for the erection of a suitable building for the holding of such gatherings as farmers’ institutes, poultry shows, grain, fruit, and fancy work exhibits, and the like. It is thought that a stock company will be organized and an up-to-date building made, suitable for the holding of such affairs, same to be built by next fall. This would prove a boon to the people of Hoagland and the surrounding country. o Mrs. Resler. a trained nurse from Fort Wayne, who has been caring for Mr. Thomas F. Elzey, at the home of S. P. Sheets, returned today to Fort Wayne. Mr. Elzey fe recovering and is able to sit up a part of the time.

ENTERTAINMENT WAS GOOD. While the Christian church was well filled Thursday evening at the dramatic and musical recital given by Miss Mabel Weldy, reader, and Marie Daniels, pianist, the excellence of tbe entertainment merited a much larger one. Miss Weldy, who has been a student at the Marion college of expression, is highly gifted in this art, and her natural ability, supplemented by her excellent training, make her a reader of rare merit. The readings she gave were of a wide range of expression, and were all cleverly and skillfully interpreted. The posings, given at the conclusion of thd program, were very clever and show Miss Weldy to be an artist of great ability in power of expression. Miss Weldy was assisted by Mies Marie Daniels, who is a pianist of merit, and who pleased all with her deep, sympathetic expression and interpretation of the composers whose selections she played.

CRAVENS ATTACK Democratic Floor Leader Fights a Porton of the Regulation Bill. AS A REPRESENTATIVE And Not as a Temperance Crank—Opposed to Transfer of Liquor Licenses. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 24 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The first attack on the provision of the saloon regulation bill providing for the transfer and sale of licenses, was made today when Representative Cravens, the democratic floor leader of the house, denounced the provision, “not as a temperance crank, but as a representative Os the people,” he said. The house refused by a vote of 49 to 47 to table Cravens’ amendment, striking out the provision, and further argument will follow, with Cravens in line with the republicans. Cravens said: “By virtue of the limitation as.to number, the value of the license will increase and make the saloon license a vested right. Under the bill the saloon keeper can transfer their business to English brewers.” The bill drew out the warmest kind of a debate and the outlook for an agreement was very dark at noon, when the house adjourned. The democratic sentiment has been that the provision was one of the best in the bill, and it gave the saloon men an incentive to hold his license and be careful of it. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 24 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —State Senator Netterville, of Anderson, who became very ill at the Denison hotel last evening, is slightly improved today, and may recover. His physician from Anderson was summoned last night. Washington, D. C., Feb. 24 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The struggle to eliminate Senator Lorrimer from the senate was resumed this afternoon. Senator Beveridge is speaking and will be followed by Senators Stone. Root and others. All efforts to fix the time of voting have failed. o SEVERAL WEEK-END MEETINGS. Program of the “Drys" For the Next Few Days Public Meetings. Mrs. F. B. Perkins, of Ann Arbor, Mich., will arrive in this city on Friday to participate in the temperance campaign. She will address meetings as follows: Saturday, 3 p. m., women’s meeting at the Baptist church. Sunday, at the M. E. church, at 2 p. m.. children’s meeting. Every child between the ages of six years and sixteen years, should be present. 3:00 p. m., mass meeting for men and women. Hon.J. B. Merriman, democratic representative of Wells county, will address a mass meeting at the M. E. church Sunday at 7:00 p. m. Decatur citizens will at this . time welcome the opportunity of hearing so able a man who comes direct from the state house battle ground to help the temperance forces here. Do no fail to hear him. Several churches of our city will dispense with their evening services to join in this meeting. Everybody invited.

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ENTERS NEXT LIFE Mrs. Mary Fulleton of Wadena, Died at Home of Her Daughter MRS. HENRY BAUMAN Remains Will be Shipped to Her Home Early Saturday For Burial. Mrs. Mary Anna Fulleton, wife of D. H. Fulleton, of Wadena, Benton county, Indiana, and known to many throughout this county, passed away at 5:30 o’clock Thursday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Bauman, at Monmouth, where she and her husband had been spending the winter months. She was seventy-one years and ten months of age. Born in England, and coming to this country some years later, she moved to Wadena, where she has been making her home for some time. She has visited here on a number of occasions and for the past two years has spent the winter at the home of her daughter. For forty or fifty years she has been in failing health, gradually declining with age. and for the past two years she has failed quite rapidly. Some mgnths ago she ’was operated upon by Dr. Clark for gall drainage, from, which she rallied, and was up and around, and felt better than for some time. She soon again relapsed into her former condition and from then on she became worse until nine days ago. when her illness terminated into pneumonia, which caused her death. Mrs. Fulleton was a lady of many good and noble qualities, beloved by all. and her demise has caused much sadness among a wide circle of friends. She leaves to mourn their loss besides a loving husband, six children, three sons and three daughters, who are: Lawrence of Coldwater, Mich.; Lee and Fred of Aberdeen. S. D., the latter having been called home some time previous to her death, owing to her serious condition; Mrs. Jeanette Moore, Mrs. Alice Mitten of Wadena, the latter also being at her bedside at her death, and who left, this morning for her home; Mrs. Henry Bauman, at whose home she passed away. Short funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o’clock from the house, with Rev. Imler of the United Brethren church, this city, officiating. The remains will be taken on the 6 o’clock car Saturday morning to her home and on Sunday morning at 10 o’clock at the United Brethren church, where for many years she has been a faithful member, the regular funeral services will be held. A dumber of the relatives will accompany the remains from here to be in attendance at the funeral. ATTRACTIVE CLOCK One Hundred Year Old Time Piece Runs Like New. Will Lehne. the jewler has on display at his place of business an old time clock and which is attracting quite a bit of attention. It is the property of Mrs. Rosa Baumgardner of Linn Grove and who has it at Mr. Lehne’s for repairs. It is attractive owing to the curiosity of its make, and being nearly one hundred years old and manufactured in Germany. The face of the clock is open, while the pendulum swings to and fro in front of the dial, and the gong is on top of the clock. It is a valuable thne piece, not only in the peculiar make, but because of its age. STRUCK IN EYE. Sherman Beery was going about the streets today with his left eye bandaged up, and was kept busy most of the time answering the question how the other fellow looked. Sherman says it was no "scrap," but merely an accident. He was struck in the eye while engaged in playing a practice game of basket ball. Although the Injury is not serious, his eye is badjy disfigured, and he will be all right in a day or so. TO ATTEND BAPTIST CHURCH. The Knights of Pythias will attend the morning services at the Baptist church next Sunday, February 25th, at which time the pastor, Rev. Ehle. will deliver an address for them. The public is also Invited to attend.