Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 50, Decatur, Adams County, 28 February 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 50.

BIG VOTE BEING CAST Local Option Election is uJ Progress in City of Decatur Today. BOTH SIDES WORK At 2:30 O’clock Nearly 1,000 Votes Had Been Cast— Will Soon be Over. "Shall the sale of Intoxicating liquor be prohibited in Decatur, Adams county. Indiana?" The question has been discussed pro and con for a month past, in fact for several years it has been a vital subject in this and every other locality in Indiana. Today it is again being settled for the next two years. The polls opened at 6 o'clock this morning and will close at <i this evening. It has been a rather strenuous election day. Each side had its men at the polls and any person who vo*ed had to show his right to do so. There were a number of challenges, but no serious controseries though every inch of the way was contested. Automobiles and rigs carried the voters to the booths and a large vote was cast. The result should be known by 8 o'clock this evening and the returns will be furnished to any person calling this office. That the vote will be large is indicated by the fact that at 9 o’clock this morning over half the vote was in. At 2:30 this afternoon the votes in at the various precincts were as follows: FJrst Ward "A” 212 First Ward “B” 68 Second Ward "A” 212 Second Ward “B” 112 Third Ward “A" 185 . Third Ward “B'\ r. 207 Total 996 noTspot lights < ■ i But Light in Spots—Armature of One of Dynamos of the CITY ELECTRIC PLANT Is Being Repaired—Power Can Pull Only Half of the Lights. Tie city electric light service has been given under great difficulty for the past few days and nights, but this is one of the unavoidable things that gives as much inconvenience and worry tf> those in charge as to the patrons. An armature of one of the dynamos is being repaired and power to pull only about half of the lights can be furnished during this time. The plant has endeavored to scatter the lights about the city as much as possible in this half-service, and his tried to have lights “here and there in places” so that it would not be totally dark in one spot. This condition will probably continue until Thursday at which time it is thought the break will have been repaired and the city can come out in full glare again. ATTENDS STATE CAMP. Mrs. Anna Yahne left this morning for Indianapolis, where as a delegate from the local Hoval Neighbors’ camp, she will attend the meeting of the state camp. The reception for the delegates will be held this evening, the camp session to be held Mr ednesday, March Ist. She was accompanied to Indianapolis by Mrs. W. H. Fledderjohann. ... — o SHINING PARLOR. Vane Rosenwinkle of Ft. Wayne, who is making his home with his grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Rainier, will have charge of a new shining parlor which has been set up at the Madtson hotel. A new chair has been purchased and the place otherwise fitted up for the carrying on of his business.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

A GREAT MISFORTUNE. Frank Gllpen Loses Home and Contents by Fire. Frank Gllpen and family, who in .January sold their farm south of this city and moved to Bloomfield, Indiana, where they had purchased a farm, writes of a great misfortune that befell them there within the past few days, their house with all its contents, Including the contents of the cellar, being destroyed by Are. To make matters worse there was no insurance. The news was received this morning by his brother, Reuben Gllpn, of this city. DIED AT HOSPITAL Theodore Minnich, Who Became IlLat Home of D. F. Teeple Here, Died MONDAY EVENING Medical Science Was of No Benefit to Him—Death Due to Worry. • «-»• .-I Theodore Minnich of north of Hoagland. a brother of Mrs. D. F. Teeple, of this city, and who four weeks ago this coming Thursday, became mentally unbalanced while at the home of the latter, and had to be removed to his home, died at the St. Joseph’s hospital, Fort Wayne, after a week’s treatment. This was the message received in the city Monday evening by the Teeple family, but no information except the time of death was given. As was stated some time previous he became mentally unbalanced from worry over the death of a daughter a few months ago. and later a trial in court going against him aided much in bringing on the insanity. He was ! taken to his home by Mr. Teeple, and upon arrival there became so violent that he had to be carefully watched by several people all of the time. An inquest was later held, which resulted iti his being declared insane and recommendations made that he be taken to some institution for treatment. The following Monday he was taken to the Fort Wayne Infirmary, where he was cared for one week. All during this time he became worse, refusing to take but very little nourishment. He was then taken to St. Joseph’s hospital to be under closer keeping and watching of the physician, but the change was of no benefit to him and he gradually sank until death relieved him at the above hour. He resided on a farm north of Hoagland for a number of years, and was one of the well known residents of that community. He leaves to mourn their loss a loving wife, four children —Ermon, Leona, Theodore and Orval; also ten brothers and sister, who reside near Monroeville, with the exception of two who live at Sheldon. The funeral services will be held from the St. Rose Catholic church at Monroeville, where he has been a member, although arrangements for same have not yet been made. Mr. and Mrs. Teeple and family will be in attendance. o ATTEND “THE RED LETTER." Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hale and daughter, Lucile, and the Misses Pansy Bell, Frances Merryman and Edna Hoffman will go to Fort Wayne tomorrow evening to attend the production of John Archer’s opera, “The Red Letter,” at the Majestic theater. Mrs. Clara Zollars Bond, one of the leading vocalists of Fort Wayne, who takes a prominent part in the opera, is a cousin of Mrs. Hale, so the party will find added interest in attending the production on that account. Several Decatur musicians have also studied under Professor Archer, the composer of the opera. Mrs. E. H. Kirkland, a well known Fort Wayne lady, one of the soloists in “The Red Letter,” fell just as she was leaving the stage for the dressing room prior to the production, and broke one of her knee caps. She was taken to the St. Joseph's hospital. Her place was taken by Miss Clarina Banning, a chorus girl. o — SCHOLARS GRATEFUL. We, the students of Miss Coffee's penmanship class are very grateful for her patience and responsibility for our sake.

Decatur, Ind. Tuesday Evening, February 28, 1911.

BEDFORD IS DRY First Option Elections Under New Law Result in Victory For “Drys.” BY A REDUCED VOTE A Dozen Cities Will Decide Today Whether They Will j Have Saloons or Not. Bedford, Ind., Feb. 28 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Lawrence county, j the first county in the state! to vote under the new Proctor local option law, which was signed by Governor Marshall, has voted “dry" by majorities ranging from a few votes in some of the more remote townships to-ninety-eight in the county seat, Bedford. Elections were held in the cities of Bedford and Mitchell and in six townships, including Shawstick, in which the city of Bedford is located. in Mitchell the election was in the city only. Bedford has gone dry by ninetyeight. Mitchell is dry by fifty-two. Shawswick township returns are not all in, but enough returns have been received to place the township in the dry column by a vote of two to one, Oolitic, the largest precinct in the township, giving a majority of ninety. Spice Valley township Is dry by 151 and all other townships voting will go dry by majorities in excess of the vote two years ago. As stated Monday elections are being held today in a dozen other cities besides Decatur, including Wabash, Kokomo, Marion, Gas City, Huntington. The results in most of the places are in doubt, both sides claiming victory.

HOME FROM SOUTH Mr. Mrs. Vail Return From Cardwell, Mo., After Extended Absence. MADE A BIG DEAL Sells Two Sections of Land For Ninety Thousand — A Fancy Price. _____ j Mr. and Mrs. John W. Vail have returned from Cardwell, Mo., where they have been in the interest of Mr. Vail’s business. Mr. Vail, who for some years has been an extensive owner of timber land and other soil in that part of the country. Just recently closed a big deal, whereby he disposed of two sections of his share or twelve hundred and eighty acres of land for the handsome sum of ninety thousand dollars cash. This land was purchased in 1897 by Mr. Vail for seven and one-half dollars per acre, but owing to the increase in value of real estate and the demand for good soil and timber products, it brought the handsome price stated. He still has in his possession 2,200 acres of valuable timber land which he will not dispose of at present. This land would also roll up into the thousands of dollars would he care to sell it. Mr. and Mrs. Vail have been absent from the city for some tiime, and their many friends are glad to renew their acquaintance and to hear of the successful deal which they have just completed. o — INSTRUCTION BEGINS First Communion Class Make Preparations for Coming Happy Day. Monday marked the opening instructions for the children of the St. Marys church who will make their first communion on the first Sunday in May. The class will number about forty thils year and from now until the appointed time an hour's instruction will be given each day. FY. Wilken will be in charge and as on former occasions wilt devote all the necessary time to see that the class be carefully instructed for the coming happy day. It is a time looked forward to, not only by the class but by the parents and pastor as well for on thils step much “of their future life depends.

THEY LOST AGAIN. Pennville Wins From Locals—Two Games Next Friday. That the high school basket ball team Is having their share of hard luck was realized from Saturday even ■ ing's game when they played the Pennvllle high school team at that place. The score stood 46 to 13 In favor of Pennville, with the locals not having much of a fehow. The game was good throughout, many fine plays being made and the home team was given the best of treatment. The game was witnessed by a record-breaker crowd, which gave fair treatment to the visitors as well as to the home team. The next game will be played here oa next Friday evening, when Portland will be seen on the grounds.. After this another game will be played between the St. Joseph's Catholic school and the freshmen of the high school. Both games are being looked forward to as fast ones and a good crowd is looked for. The referee for the game 1 will be one Os the party from Portland. COURT HOUSE NEWS . Case of Daniels and Death I For Petit Larceny Went to the Jury Today. FINAL REPORTS FILED — iln Two Cases—Board of Commissioners Meet Monday—Regular Session. The fate of Huh Daniels and Clinton Death is in the hands of the jury. The evidence was completed Monday evening and the arguments were heard this morning, Peterson & MoI ran appearing for the defendants and IR. C-. Parrish for the state. The arguments were convincing. The boys are charged - with stealing chickens. Thhey have heretofore borne a good reputation and many friends attended the trial. Judge Merryman charged the jury this afternoon and sent them to their rooms at 2 o’clock. Alice Bittner vs. Charles Bittner et al., partition, final report filed and allowed and a distribution ordered accordingly. In the matter of Herman Gerke et al. vs. the Decatur Packing Co., a final report was file by the receiver, Chas. J. Voglewede. The board of county commissioners will meet next Monday for the regular monthly session. At that time two applications for liquor licenses, JeffKlopfenstine of Preble and Louis Keller for Washington township, will be taekn up. This is the first license business before the board for two years and first under the new law. o ABOUT THE SICK. Theodore Kennedy, the aged Civil I war veteran, who has been afflicted in ' a very painful and dangerous way, for j many months, shows no improvement and his condition is very bad, indeed, i He is suffering from effects of wounds received in the war, which have caused him suffering his entire life. He was shot through the leg and the member thus wounded is now almost dead to the knee. Complications set in and several toes were at first amputated and then a part of the foot. His condition is such that he is delirious at times. Miss Bertha Heller, who has been ailing with the grip for about ten days, and who became much more serious last Friday, being threatened witn peritonitis, is slightly better, though she does not show the desired improvement. Miss Bertha Biebrich of Preble who returned recently from the Fort Wayne hospital where she was operated upon is growing stronger day by day. Rena, twelve year old daughter of Dan Nofsinger of south of Monroe, who has been sick two weeks with pneumonia with complications of heart trouble, is better. —o The Thimble club will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Chalmer Schafer. - v - The Entre Nous club will be entertained Wednesday evening by Miss] Electa Glaney.

CHAS. ZWICK WEDS Miss Alvena Pook, Well Known Whitley County Lady, the Bride. MARRIED SUNDAY Groom Was Formerly Engaged in the Hardware Business in Decatur. Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charleß Pook in Washington township occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Alvena, to Mr. Charles H. Zwick, of Adams county, the ceremony being performed by Rev. H. Junghunts of this city. Miss Pook is one of the most

popular young ladies of Washington township and has a host of friends who wish her much joy and happiness. For the past three years she has lived at W. F. McLaUen home in this city and spent Borne time with the family in Indianapolis. The gro-tm Is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles 2 Vklt cf Adams county, coming from one of the oldest established families of that county, and is considered one of the hustling young farmers of that county. The groom was formerly engaged in the hardware business at Decatur, but a year ago disposed of his interests to take up farming. The young couple will make their future home in Adams county, where the groom owns a farm and where a furnished home awaits them. Many friends extend congratulations. —Columbia City CommercialMail. PASSED THE HOUSE Proctor Regulation Bill, as Amended, Passes After a Hot Word Fight. THE “LIE” IS PASSED Bill Goes to Senate Where it Will Recieve Further Consideration. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 28 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The house session of yesterday afternoon closed with a stormy scene, in which the Proctor saloon regulation bill, as amended, passed by a vote of 56 to 49. It will now go to the senate where Mr. Proctor will make an effort to have the license fee fixed at S7OO flat and the number regulated to one saloon for each 1,000. The “lie” was passed in the house, Republican leader Eschbach using the startling word, while cries of "Coward” greeted Representative Keegan, who declared ne need make no propitation for hypocrisy, and that he objected to being told how to vote on a saloon regulative measure by men who “come up to the house with sanctimonious words on their lips after having fed all night on high-balls.” Republicans voting with the democrats and for the passage of the measure were Representatives Clark, Grieger, Grimmer and Van Horne. Democrats recording their votes against the bill were Representatives Clore, Coble, Cravens, Hammond, McCabe, McGinnis and Merriman. ——o 1 ■ ■ MR. BLEEKE BETTER. Ferdinand Bleeke still shows improvement and is becoming better as the time passes. Although very weak, he is gradually gaining and much hope is now extended for his recovery by those in charge. o CHRISTIAN C. E. MEETING. The Christian Endeavor society of j the Christian church will hold a very j important business meeting at 7:30 o’cloc kthls evening, which all members are urged to attend.

SHRINERB' ENTERTAINMENT. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hensley, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lehne, Fan Hite, Midge Smith, Marie Patterson, Will Schrock, Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Adams, Mrs. Chalntor Schafer, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan and daughter, Naomi, attendeo the entertainment given at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, Fort Wayne Monday evening by the nobles of the Mystic Shrine. The progrum consisted of a musical and operetta given by Mr. Walter Eccles and the college singing girls, the latter an organization of eight young ladies possessing wonderful talent In musical lines. Following the program an Informal dance was held in the ball room of the cathedral. MONROE IS BUSY It’s Moving Time and Many Are Changing Locations —Two New Buildings. t

HAVE BEEN STARTED Hope For the Interurban Which Will Aid Them Materially in Boom. Monroe, Ind., Feb. 28 —(Special to Dalyl Democrat)—This week is moving time In and near Monroe. Z. O. Lewellen is moving on his recently purchased farm, one and one-half miles west of Monroe. William Scherer is moving on the Z. O. Lewellen place; Mr. Collins is moving from west of town into Dr. Parrish's property In the east end of town, and you can see wagon loads of household goods passing through town at ail hours of the day, going in all directions, to locate. Work was begun this morning on the two business rooms to be eroded on Main street by Charles Bahner and John Badders, who will put up a double building just east of the Monroe State bank. There is also talk of C. W. Hocker erecting a modern business room on the corner now occupied by W. L. Keller as a general store, and there are five or six dwelling houses to be built at once. Monroe is now certainly on the humming order, and if we are fortunate enough to see the approach of the interurban line extended to this place from Decatur, no doubt Monroe will be seen on the map in glowing letters. Our elevators have been busy from early morning until late at night taking in corn and are shipping several loads per day. Besides there is a large amount of baled hay bought and shipped here by M. L. Oliver and Thomas Oliver. Our tile mill, under the management of Rufus Sprunger', is doing a thriving business, sending out many rods of tile each day, and their stock is of the best quality, ranking in all sizes. Our farmers see the need of this necessary article in order to advance the value of their land. Ben Shirk, C. R. Smith and Fred Busche left Monday for their various positions as mail weighers on the different railroads. Mr. Shirk goes to the Pennsylvania, Mr. Smith to the Wabash and Mr. Busche to the Erie. These are three of Monroe’s best young men, and are fully qualified to handle the work assigned them. Wednesday, March Ist, is the time and the M. E. church is the place to hear and see the work of Professor Gorton, the crayon artist and clay modeler. It will pay you to attend this number of the Monroe lecture course. o AFFECTS MONROE AND PREBLE. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 28—(Special to Dally Democrat) —An amendment was adopted to the substitute Proctor option bill this afternoon in the house, which provides that all territory outside of incorporated cities or towns, shall remain dry until voted wet, under the provisions of the new law. As originally drawn the bill provided that all territory becomes automatically wet until voted dry. This does not affect cities or towns and a clause was inserted legalizing the elec- | tions of yesterday and today. The I constitution was reported in the j house, divided on a strict party vote. The Cravens apportionment measure passed to second reading.

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AT JOURNEY’S END Grandfather Frederick Schafer Finally Reaches Home of Son IN FRENCH TOWNSHIP Came From Switzerland and Was Detained at Ellis Island, New York. Grandfather Frederick Schafer, sr, aged seventy-two years, who. as stated in last Friday evening's paper, enroute from his native home in Switzerland to the home of his son, Fred Schafer, jr„ in French township, this county, was detained at Ellis Island, N. Y„ by the immigration officials,

several days, is at last reunited with his son, whom he had not met for twenty-six years, w-hen the son left his native home at that time for the new world. The aged man, to whom the son had sent a ticket for the trip, was detained at Ellis Island on his ar-_, rival in the United States until proper affidavit Was made by the soil t!* at he was able and willing to care for his •otfcer so that he would not become a pubiic charge. AfUr several attempts* the affidavits were gotteh up to meet the strict requirements of the Immigration law, and the aged man seat on his way, and was met in this city by his son. The reunion was a happy one. The Berne Witness says: “He was quite well but tired out from his jong journey. His trunk arrived in Berne yesterday morning. “The senior Schafer was alreadyplaced on board a ship that was to return to the old world, when a telegram sent from here reached the proper hands Just in time to release him and permit him to continue his journey westward. J. F. Lehman had sold the ticket and made out the proper papers for him, and did the telegraphing from here that finallyopened for him the portals to the land of milk and honey.” A NEW PARTNER Levi Barkley Sells Interest in West Monroe Street Meat Market. TO GEORGE SIMMERS Young Man of Near Monroeville—Wilder & Simmers is New Firm. Levi Barkley, the veteran meat dealer, who for the past two years has been associated with C. C. Wilder in the West Monroe street meat market, has sold his half interest therein to George Simmers, a well known young man of near Monroeville. The deal was closed Monday evening and Mr. Simmers will enter upon his new duties tomorrow, March Ist. Mr. Wilder. the senior member of the firm, is a man of many years’ experience in the butcher business, having been engaged in this city for about eighteen or twenty years, nearly ten of which h*. has been at the West Monroe street shop. The new partner is an enterprising young man of hustling business qualities and will make good in hits new place. Mr. Barkley, the retiring member, Is one of the oldest meat dealers in the city, a man of the highest Integrity, and there are many who will miss him behind the counter. o ■ ■ — l PHI DELTAS TO PLAY. A good basket ball game is scheduled to take place on Wednesday evening of this week, when the Phi Delta Kappas of Bluffton will meet the local Phi Deltas in this city. A good lineup has been arranged by the home team, who expects to take the visitors into camp. The line-up will be as follows: Nelson, center: Falk and Peterson, forwards; Smith and Weaver, guards. Bluffton will be here with fifty rooters, and the locals want a good representation from here to help them win.