Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 89, Decatur, Adams County, 15 April 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 89.

EASTER IN THE CHURCH Happy Day Will be Celebrated in Nearly All the Churches With SPECIAL SERVICES Special Sermons and Special Music Will Commemorate Resurrection. Easter Sunday, the day when the resurrection of the Lord Is commemorated, together with all the happy promises of a new life for all which that event signifies, will be celebrated in the various churches with special sermons and special music. In many of the churches the children will play a prominent part. The Epworth League of the Methodist church has prepared an excellent program for Sunday evening beginning at 6 o’clock, the program being announced in full Friday evening. The Rev. Seman, the new muster, will coduct his first services as pastor of the local church tomorrow, and there will be special music ,'y the choir. There will be a special Easter sermon in the morning at the Evangelical church by the pastor, the Rev. D. O. Wise, who will enter at this time upon the fourth year of service, as pastor of the local church. In the evening at 7 o’clock the > -ung People’s Alliance will give the fallowing program: Song—Alleluia. Prayer. Song—Carol Ye Carol Ye Far and Wide. Responsive Reading No. 5. Song—Praise th# Lord. Song—E. J. C's. Song—Hosanna in the Highest. Recitation — Evangeline McConnehey. Recitation—Winifred Merryman. Anthem —Easter Prelude. Song—Let All That Breathe. Recitation—George Cramer. Men’s Quartet. Song—Comfortless, I Will Not Leave Thee—Ladies’ Quartet. Duet. Address and Offering. Anthem —Hearts and V. lces Raise. 1 Closing Song—Jesus of Nazereth ■ Passeth By. The Rev. Ehle of the Baptist church will have Easter messages of good cheer in the morning and even- ' ing sermons as will the choir in its musical services. The children of the Christian church had begun the preparation Oi an Easter program but were prevented from practicing sufficiently by the measles epidemic which took so many from the ranks during the preparation peroid, so this was necessarily deferred. The church is undergoing repairs so the Easter services will be held in the library tomorrow, but' there will be special sermons by the pastor and music by the choir. • At the United Bhetrhen church ( there will be a special Easter pro-. gram both morning and evening, with , appropriate sermons also by the Rev. Idler. Rev. McCaughey of Winona w ill. preach at the Presbyterian church to- ( morrow and under the direction of, Dr. Fred I. Patterson, the choir will give some very fine Easter anthems. FOREIGN PRIESTS VISIT. Two priests of the Syrian Chris-, tian church are in the city soliciting aid in the work of building schools in their country and were present at the mayor’s office this morning to show their credentials. They hail from Matah, in the Mar Sarkees Ziya, and work among the Kurdistan. I hej bear papers from the bishop of the east Chaldian as to their genuineness. Speaking broken English they explain that they are of the clergy and belong to the “Christian' church, and solicited permission to ask alms for their school houses. —' —o— — Albert Acker made a 'business trip to Fort Wayne this afternoon.

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POLICE COURT NEWS The police courts were busy this morning with two cases on hands in the ’sqpire’s court. In the 'squire's court was heard the case of the State vs. Clarence Meyers, a young ipan living east of town about five miles on the charge of public Intoxication. His arrest was made last night about eleven o'clock by Night Policeman Melchi. Meyers fought the case and was found guilty and was assessed a fine of five dollars and costs making a totgl of >12.70. He stayed the docket temporarily and began phoning different places and at last was successful in finding bail in the sum of >IOO. Another case was that in which Mrs. Willard Steele is the plaintiff and charges Jacob Kelfer with assault and battery. The man was arrested this morning and pleaded not guilty and the prosecution delayed the case until this afternoon at two o'clock in order to secure the necessary witnesses. SORGHUM McCOY UNDER ARREST Charged With Being Lone Bandit Who Held Up Big Four Train. x (United Press Service.) Muncie, Ind., April 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Timothy, ' alias “Sorghum,’’ McCoy' known as the “king of box car thieves,” is under arrest at Bellefontaine, Ohio, today. McCoy is suspected of being the robber who held up the Big Four train at Muncie and will be held for identification. He was arrested last night by Harold Snyder, a railroad detective. and- was identified by Mark Robbins, former chief of police at Anerson. McCoy was preparing to board a freight train when arrested, and told conflicting stories as to his whereabouts on the morning of the hold-up. Passengers who were on the train at the time of the robbery will be asked to aid in identifying McCoy as the robber. —„ — NEW WEBSTER DICTIONARY A copy of Webster’s new International dictionary, published by the G. & C. Merriam Co., of Springfield, Mass., has reached us and is now a part of the Daily Democrat’s library. If we mis-spell many words hereafter its our own fault for they are all in this new edition, which contains 400,000 words and phrases and includes 12,000 words not found in any other issue. It has 2700 pages, with 6000 illustrations and more information to more people than any other dictionary every published. It is a remarkable book every teacher, student and scholar in this county should own one of them. o- , NEEDN’T WEAR UNIFORMS. Washington, D. C., April 15 —Rural mail carriers will not be required to wear uniforms hereafter, under the terms of a bill introduced yesterday by Representative Hamlin of Mis- ' souri and they will have the right to I communicate to members of congress any complaint or petition they desire to make, a privilege now denied them. Another bill introduced today provides >3OO a year extra to each rural carrier to 1 reimburse him for the expense of his horse and wagon. —o— MURRAY HOTEL IMPROVEMENTS Among the many improvements of the springtide is that at the Murray > House, a handsome addition being ! built to the large dining room, greatly increasing the beauty, convenience ' and accommodation. The addition is : a large wing at the north, lighted with ' high small windows, the room being i connected with the main dining room Iby a large archway. All in all, the dining room at the Murray will be i one of the most handsome in this part of the state. KICKED BY HORSE. About 11 o’clock, while unhitching a horse, Reuben Briener, of the local .' feed yard, was kicked by a horse, cuti ting a large gash in the hand. The ■ ! force of the blow threw him against ■ 1 a wagon, where his head was cut and J bruised. Several stitches were necessary to close the wound. He is • able to be around, however. , ‘ o — ” medical meeting. 1 A goodly number of the members of the Adams county Medical assoelation met at the Dr. S. D. Beavers office Friday evening in then regu lar monthly session, where a genera p discussion of subjects of interest to their profession ensued.

SCHOOLS CLOSt At Monroe Friday—Large Attendance Reported— Visitors There. THE HIGH SCHOOL Will Continue in Order to Gain Necessary Credits For Next Term, Friday the common schools of Monroe were closed and now the children will enjoy a long rest after the labors of a season. The rooms of Miss Ada Whitler and Sylvester Johnson were closed and a program rendered. The high school, in charge of Professor East, will continue its course two weeks longer in order to gain the necessary credits for the ensuing term next year. Many visitors were in attendance and a bountiful dinner was had at the noon hour, about 120 children being there, and also a hundred visitors who were accommodated at the second table. The program of the day was given at the Methodist church in the evening by the scholars and was a decided success, the Church being crowded to overflowing. All the business men attending the meeting, with a few exceptions, and several parties from Decatur were present, among them being Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Johnson and M. J. Scherer. This is the last session of school that will be held in this building, as it will be torn down this summer and will be replaced with a modern structure, which will accommodate the school for years to come. The present building has been found inadequate for several seasons past, and it was found that it was compulsory to erect a new building this year. All the modern improvements will be incorporated in the plans and the little city will have a school building to be proud of. — oNEW ST. JOHN’S TEACHER. Rev. Jaus of St. John's and the new professor of the St. John’s school, Mr. Herman Pollack, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, were visitors in the city yesterday. Professor Pollack succeeds Prof. Von Renner, who resigned to go to Winsconsin. and he will be installed the Sunday after Easter. FINAL CONTEST Os Decatur, Berne and Geneva High Schools Will be April 21st. MANY CONTESTANTS Will Vie For Supremacy in Athletics, Music and Oratory. “The oratorical contest between the high schools of Berne, Geneva and Decatur will be held April 21st,” says the High School Student. “The exercises for the day will be divided into three periods. The contest in athletites will take place Friday forenoon at Steele’s park. Section 1, which is constituted of sophomores and freshmen will contest in music and oratory In the afternon at Bosse’s opera house. Section 2, composed of juniors, seniors and post-graduates, will give their program in the evening at the opera house. Decatur has already selected her delegates to take part in music and oratory. The selected contestants are working hard, preparing for the ultimate fight. They are confident of victory and they have a right to be. The contest in athletics will be composed of running broad jump, running high Jump, standing jump, mile run and half-mile run. Decatur has some athletes that will be hard to beat in the coming contest. The representatives for the athletic contest will he selected next week. — o — —— Mrs. Anna Reynolds of Toledo will arrive in the city for a visit with her mother Mrs. William Shoemaker.

Decatur, Ind. Saturday Evening, April 15, 1911.

FUNERAL AT GENEVA TODAY. The remains of the late Mrs. John Auker, who died at her home in Muncie Thursday morning, arrived in Geneva Friday afternoon and were taken to the home of her niece, Mrs. Marion Connor, where the funeral services were held today, with interment at the Burrows cemetery. Mrs. Auker was fifty years of age, and leaves her husband and seven children, Zenna Auker of Farmsburg, Montana; Burley, Nora, George, Leslie, Ada and Charles, all of Muncie. The remains were accompanied by John Auker, son, Burley, and daughter, Nora, Marion Connor of Geneva and Miss Mamie Christman of Kendallville. o AN APPRECIATION Rev. Church, Who Left Today, Has Kindly Feeling Toward Decatur People AND HE SAYS SO Prays For Heaven’s Richest Blessings on All the People of Decatur. The official board of the Methodist church, at its last meeting before 1 went to conference, gave expression to some very tender sentiments and. a cordial resolution, commending my services as pastor of the church. Words are inadequate to express my appreciation of this generous action of the official board. In return the very best that I can do is to shy that if thanks are worth anything, then “you are rich in the coin of my heart.” Although I feel unworthy of suen complimentary action, it is but natural that I should feel grateful therefor, and shall treasure it as a precious souvenir of my short pastorate in Decatur. Not only the official board, but every member of the entire church and congregation, as well as the citizens of Decatur, have treated me with marked kindness. To the press of the city, The Daily Democrat, and The Daily Times, I wish to tender sincere thanks for their courteous treatment extended during my short residence in the city. I leave today, praying kind heaven’s richest blessings on the people of Decatur. CHESTER W. CHURCH. ■■ ■ o WILL BE A TREAT. Coming to the Majestic Theater, Fort Wayrfte, April 22nd. Charles Frohman will present Miss Billie Burke, one of the most popular and charming compdiennes on the American stage at this theater on Saturday evening, April 22nd. Miss Burke was at Fort Wayne last June in “Mrs. Dot.” . She comes now in “Suzanne," her latest comedy success, in which she recently closed a long run at the Lyceum theater, New York. The piece is by two Belgian playwrights, Frantz Fonson and Ferdinand Wicheler, and it was presented first at Brussels under the title of “Le Mariage de Mlle. Beulemans.” Later it was taken to Paris, where it was one of the big hits of the summer. C. Hadden Chambers, the well known English dramatist, who wrote “Captain Swift,” “The Tyranny of Tears,” and other familiar plays, has made the adaptation especially for Miss Burke. The scenes of the play are laid in Brussels and the authors, It is said, have given an exact and vivid picture of life and customs in the Belgian capital. The difficulties of the heroine, the daughter of a funny old dealer in bottled beer, in making a choice between two young men, one the son of an old neighbor to whom her parents have betrothed her, and the other a young Parisian who is a clerk in her father’s warehouse, furnish the matter for the plot. The role of the heroine —a sweet little Belgian girl, who knows how to have her own way—gives Miss Burke the best opportunity she has had. Prices 50c, 75c, >I.OO, >1.50 and >2.00. Mail orders now received. A. C. Augsburger of Berne was a business visitor here today. The Misses Pearl and Grace Purdy will visit over Easter with relatives in Bluffton.

DIEDATFORTWAYNE Miss Mary Louisa Ball of Plymouth Dies at the St. Joseph Hospital. WAS A COUSIN Os Sister Gregory, This City, and Known to Others as Well. — tj The Journal-Gazette of Ft. Wayne contained an article telling of the death of Miss Mary Louise Ball of Plymouth, Ind., which occurred at the St. Joseph hospital in that city Thursday afternoon. The deceased was a cousin of Sister Gregory of this city, who with Miss Josephine Malley, on last Tuesday, paid her a visit. At that time she was improving very nicely from an operation, which she recently underwent, and it .was thought that she would get along all right, and from that time they had heard nothing regarding her condition until notified of her death. Just last November she visited with her cousin here, during which time she became acquainted with several, who became warm friends and who grieve much over her death. The following is the clipping taken from the Journal-Gazette: “The death occurred yesterday morning at St. Josephs hospital of Miss Mary Louise Ball, aged 30, of Plymouth, who was brought here two weeks ago and operated on for appendicitis. Following the operation she showed considerable improvement and it was thought that her recovery would be rapid. Five minutes previous to her death her condition seemed to be unusually good when a sudden reaction occurred and the end came. A post mortem held dis closed the fact that death was due to the formation of a blood clot on the left lung. The deceased was the daughter of Mrs. Catharine Ball of Plymouth and was a prominent and highly respected young woman of that city. She was a devout member of the Catholic church and was actively engaged in all religious affairs. In addition to the mother five brothers survive, all of whom reside at Plymouth. Gerald Ball, one of the brothers wffio is engaged in business there, came to Fort Wayne yesterday and will accompany the remains | home, where interment will occur.” NO LOSS RESULTED Small Blaze Discovered Just in Time to Prevent Heavy Damage at NED 8080 HOME Spark From Chimney Sets Fire to Shingles But is Easily Extinguished. What might have resulted in a serious fire, which was discovered just in the nick of time, occurred at noon when the fire alarm was sounded and the laddies hurried to the home of Ned Bobo on Gloss street. About 1 o’clock Mrs. Bobo went to the pump for a pail of water, wnen she noticed the odor of burning wood, and looking up, she saw a small blaze coming from the roof of the summer kitchen. She first sent in the alarm, and then began to extinguish the flames herself, and managed to put the fire out before the arrival of the department. It is thought that a spark from the chimney' was the cause of the blaze, it being too low down on the roof to come from a defective flue. No damage to amount to anything resulted. Owing to the high wind, which was raging at the time, many went to the soene, expecting to find a much more disastrous blaze. o Mis Rose Leyse went to Ft. Wayne this afternoon for a visit with friends. Mrs. Schafer Peterson returned last evening from Fort Wayne, where she visited with her daughter, Mrs. Guy Majors.

LATE DISPATCHES. Douglas, Arlz., April 15—(Special to Daily Democrat) —General Julian Jaucoc, commanding the First United States cavalry, today notified both the Mexican federalists and insurgents that If a single bullet Is fired across the line into American territory during the battle which is expected this afternoon, the United States troops will Interfere and stop the battle. Men crossing the line will be held as prisoners until the close of the revolution. Washington. D. C., April 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Following the receipts of reports from the front today and a conference with Secretary Meyer and General Woods, President Taft this afternoon ordered four troops of cavalry to move to Douglas, Arizona, the nearest station, to reinforce the troops there. Over 1200 men have joined the rebels and a large force of federalists are approaching. The rebels are equipped with machine guns and a big battle is expected. Washington, D. C., April 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Orders to commanders on the Mexican border today made it certain that a repetition of firing on American citizens will be a signal for an invasion of Mexico by United States troops. The landing of British marines is interpreted as a warning that this country must prove their ability to handle the situation to avoid European interference. u 1 POET RILEY GRADUALLY FAILING Miss Clara Farr, who has been at Indianapolis attending the teachers’ institute, was a visitor at the James Wihitcomb Riley home during her stay in that city. Miss Farr, who is teacher of the fifth grade in the Main street school, is a great admirer of Mr. Riley and some time ago sent a picture of her pupils, together with letters from them, to him. In reply Mr. Riley sent a book of his poems to the pupils. Owing to his ill health Mr. Riley has very few visitors at this time and it w-as through special permission that Miss Farr was permitted to call. The pupils sent a large bouquet of roses as well as letters. In talking to Miss Farr of his condition he said that he would very likely never be able to speak in public again, and I even now all his work is dictated for he has lost the use of his hands. — Montpelier Ex. — — - o AN EXCELLENT LECTURE. Dr. W. T. Culp delivered his great address, “The Uncrowned King," to a crowded church in Monroe Friday evening. For two hours he carried his audience alternately from the ridiculous to the sublime. All pronounce him the best of the course. Keen and penetrating he struck at the heart of things. He is truly a master of the English language. The climax came in his closing, pronounced by all to be the most beautiful thing of its kind ever heard in Monroe. All would welcome his return. o — EDDINGTON INJURED. James Eddington, an employee of the Krick-Tyndall tile factory, was injured Friday in a peculiar mannei, while engaged in emptying a kiln. He was handling the largest sized tile, which are taken from the kiln by means of a huge chute, and in sliding down one of the tile a spall was broken. striking him in the wrist of the right arm and penetrating the arm, came out near the elbow. He was removed to his home, where medical assistance was had, and he will be off duty for several days. o— COURT HOUSE NOTES. William B. Drew was appointed Administrator of the estate of John Hllb and filed his bond in the sum of >4OO. The treasurer’s office is now about the busiest place about the hall of justice, there being but tw’o weeks more in which to pay your annual rent or semi-annual if you prefer it, to the county. _o_ ALL TO ATTEND. The officers of the M. E. Junior league reques; a large attendance tomorrow. Every member who can be there is earnestly requested to do so. o DELIVER PIANO. Yager Bros. & Reinking this morning delivered a fine piano to the home of Ira Wagner, a prominent farmer of Monroe township.

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FATAL SUMMONS Mrs. Christapher Johnson of East of City Suddenly Passed Away AT BREAKFAST TABLE This Morning—Sudden Attack of Heart Trouble— Was Well Known. Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson, wife of Christopher Johnson residing two and a half miles east of the city, answered the fatal summons this morning, passing away very suddenly and wholly unexpectedly while at the breakfast table, succumbing to a sudden attack of the heart. Mrs. Johnson had been subject to neart trouble for some time, but seemed as well as usual this morning and partook of the morning meal with the others. Suddenly her head began to droop lower and lower and those who hastened to her saw that death was fastening its hold upon her and in a few seconds life was extinct. Prior to that she had prepared the morning meal as usual and while eating had laughed and talked seemingly in Jt very jolly mood. Mrs. Johnson was a very estimable lady of sixty-nine years, the last fourteen years of which had been lived in this county, and the last eight years on the farm east of this city, where her death occurred. She was born near Rockford, Ohio, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Perscho, and the greater part of her life was spent there. She was married in young womanhood to Christopher Johnson, and the heart-broken husband, with six children, survive. The children are: Frank Johnson of this city, Belle Schott of Celina, Ohio; Mary Woodward of Muncie, Tillie Cline of Hartford, Pearl Addy of Root township, and Chris, at home. Mrs. Johnson was a faithful wife and loving mother and her untimely death is sadly deplored. Coroner Grandstaff of Preble was summoned to hold an inquest this morning immediately after the death. The funeral arrangements have not been decided upon, this pending the receipt of word from relatives in Ohio. It is quite probable that the burial will take place at Rockford, Ohio, in the cemetery where many of her relatives have been laid to rest. o THE G. R. & I. TIME TABLE The following is the new time table of the G. R. & I. railroad which will be the schedule to be carried out during the summer season and going into effect on Sunday, April 16. But two changes have been made one being Number 4, south-bound formerly due here at 1:45, and which has been taken oft and replaced with No. 6 and passing through here at 12:47 a. m. The other is north bound and arrived here at 1:40 a. m. and which has been set four minutes earlier now being due at 1:36 a. m. The following is the new schedule: NORTH BOUND 1:36 a. m Daily 7:54 a. m Daily 3:09 p. m Daily Except Sun. SOUTH BOUND 12:47 a. m Daily 7:08 a. m Daily except Sundaj 1:01 p. m Daily except Sunday 8:06 p. m Sunday only 0 THREE SURPRISES A pleasant surprise was held on Rev. Valentine and family last evening when forty-six of the members ran in on them with well filled baskets and enjoyed a pleasant evening of song, music and prayer. Rev. Valentine goes to take the Bluffton circuit and will move in two weeks. This is the third surprise held for these worthy people in the present year, the first occurring on February third, the anniversary of Mrs. Valentine's birthday. The second was held on valentine day and was so good that it culminated in the present surprise. Valuable gifts were left for the minister in each case. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cline of Ohio City transferred here this morning on their way to Fort Wayne to visit Elmer L. Smith and family of South Twelfth street have moved to the Henry Bauman farm east of the city.