Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 100, Decatur, Adams County, 28 April 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 100.

WESTERN UNION Are Some Pumpkins When It Comes to Telegraph Lines in This Country. TRACTION COMPANIES Are Now Having Their Inning Before Tax Board —Kern Coming Home. Indianapolis, Ind., April 28—The Western Union Telegraph company is another corporation of somewhat gigantic proportions, their capital being the muniflcent sum of ninety-nine millions, eight hundred and seventeen thousand, one hundred dollars. For this stock they claim an actual value of a fraction of over seventy-six. They operate this institution from their central office in New York City, their entire mileage in the United States being 1,429.049 wire miles, and of this 51.146 miles is in Indiana, and 295 miles in Adams county. Their stocks, bonds, cash, etc., is $26,817,303.33, and should you desire to compute their actual worth it is necessary to add the twenty-six million of stocks, bonds, etc., to their ninetynine millions of capital. With this addition it will not be hard to calculate that the Western Union is some company and can afford to pay their taxes without borrowing the money. They own real estate in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago, and there is no gainsaying the fact that they have this country by the heels when it comes to completely covering it from one end to the other. They are in a class all by themselves, the Postal and the few other competitors, are simply local in character and up to date have made no impression as a rival for the telegraph business done every day in this country. The electric interurban companies are being heard this week, and many of them are appearing and are giving to the board their tales of woe. Next week tcomes the stea mroads and this will complete the original hearings, they being afforded a chance to kick on the assessments made by the board at the July session. R. F. Cummins of Bluffton, appeared for the Bluffton, CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO. — o ABOUT THE SICK “Shucks” Shoemaker Slices Hand Instead of Cheese —Wound Sewed. I THREE STITCHES Mrs. Anton Krunemaker Improved—Jacob Sherry in Poor Health. I Jacob Sherry of Kirkland township, a well known farmer, and who, owing’ to his advanced age, has been in de-. cling health for several months, is, Improving somewhat, and is now able to be up and make short trips around the home. Mrs. Anton Krunemaker is still .quite ill at her homo on North Second street with stomach trouble and asthma, and not much encouragement is given from her condition. She is ‘ being cared for by her husband. Henry Sherry of Preble made his regular trip to Fort Wayne today. | The bandage has been removed from his eye, which was operated on, and while he is getting along well, it is I necessary to continue the treatments yet. ■I ■— Attorney S. A. M. Butcher of Gene- . va, who was here today on business, reports that his uncle, the Hon. Jaj cob Butcher, who has been quite sick with hardening of the liver for the I past five weeks, is not quite so well since yesterday. , i, —o Mrs. A. C. Gregory returned last evening from a ten weeks visit " ith her daughter, Mrs. Dick Townsend, at Peoria, 111.

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MAGNOLIA IN BLOOM. Beautiful Growth of Nature at Mathias Kirsch Home Attractive. Without doubt displays of nature to be seen at the present time in the city Is the magnolia tree of Mathias Kirsch, which, in spite of the recent inclement weather that has prevailed, the many outstretched branches of this tree of nature is covered with a beautiful pink and white flower which always precedes the coming forth of the leaves in the spring time. The flowers are very delicate and the tree remains in bloom about two weeks, during which time the attention of all passersby is drawn toward this beautiful sight of rare occasion, and which is the only one of Its kind to be found in the city. NEW EXPRESS MAN Guy Dorwin Will Take Over Express Business So Long Conducted BY W. J. ARCHBOLD Takes Charge May Ist and is Already “Getting Next” to the Work. Decatur people, who for so many years were accustomed to seeing William J. Archbold in charge of the Adams Express company’s business, noticed a change today in the person of Guy Dorwin, who on May Ist will become this company's new agent, and who at present is familiarizing himself with the various turns of the business, so that he will be ready when the day comes. Mr. Archbold, who tendered his resignation some time ago, will soon enter upon his new duties at the True & Runyon store, and will from this time familiarize his successor with the express business, so that he will be able to carry out the work as prescribed. Mr. Dorwin will prove himself a valuable man at his new post and is well qualified to carry on the excellent work w'hich has been done by his predecessor, Mr. Archbold. This change was necessary, owing to the present expectations .of Mr. Archbold, as he would have been unable to attend to all in the proper manner as they should. REFUSED TO BE LEFT. » A traveling man, wishing to go to Fort Wayne on the 1 o’clock car and getting to the station a little behind time, but still determined to go on that car, hastily hired a dray, and throwing his baggage on the vehicle, the horse Was whipped into a gallop 'and by divers motions and signals the man succeeded in stopping the car at ' Marshall street, boaring the same, probably well content with the success of his escapade. o A VERY NEAT OFFICE. The Deaatur Abstract company has , one of the neatest offices in the city, and especially so this spring, when it comes out ready for the new season in a neat coat of paper on the 1 walls and the woodwork and furniture renewed with shining coats of varnish. The front room is done in tan ingrain paper with a border of tan and green topped with moulding effect. The adjoining room is in salmon color with a cream drop-ceiling. - — o ARE FIXING UP. The various improvements being made by the Indiana Lighting company at their office are going steadily on, and when the same is completed it will be one of the fiuest business places in the city. A rearrangement of fixtures is being made throughout the office and at present they are tom up completely and when set back in shape will have one of the neatest offices to be found at any place, where the._company is established throughout the state. Frank Shoemaker of “Curley's Place,” had me misfortune to cut a long gash in the back of his left hand while cutting cheese. Medical attention was required, it being necessary to take three stitches to close the ' gaping wound. He was able to be at 1 his post this morning, but the injury 1 was giving him much inconvenience.

Decatur, Ind. Friday Evening, April 28, 1911.

PLACEONPROGRAM Os District Convention of Indiana Federation of Clubs Held AT UNION CITY Was Filled by Decatur Ladies—State Officers in Attendance. Mrs. J. W. Tyndall and Mrs. Fred Fruchte have returned from Union City, where they attended the fourth annual district meeting of the Indiana Federation of Women’s clubs, which was held in the Methodist church at that place. The convention was a very interesting one, a good program having been prepared, in which several Decatur ladies had a part. Mrs. Fruchte gave a very fine piano solo in the afternoon, and Mrs. J. W. Tyndall gave the year’s report of the federated clubs of Adams county, including the Euterpean, the Shakespeare and the Historical club. Mrs. L. G. Ellingham of Indihnapolis had one of the interesting papers, her subject being “Social Hygiene.” Three of the state officers attended, they being Grace Julian Clark of Indianapolis, president; Mrs. Edwin Knapp, of Warsaw, secretary; and Mrs. Markle of Winchester, treasurer. Mrs. Morris of Union City was nominated chairman of the district, the election to take place at the fall meeting. While in Union City the delegates were entertained by the members of the Tichnor club. ——O OFF FOR BELGIUM Herman Kukelhan Sailed Today From New York For European Trip GONE EIGHT WEEKS He Was Accompanied by Altha Neart, Brother of of a Decatur Boy. IJerman Kukelhan, a well known young man of Root township, sailed Thursday night or early this morning from New York harbor for Belgium and other countries in Europe, where he will enjoy a six or eight week's visit, which will no doubt be a most delightful one. Mr. Kukelhan did not sail alone, being joined in New York by Mr. Altha Neart, a brother of Rine Neart, an employee of the Holthouse uvery company of this city. Mr. Kukelhan has made his home with his uncles in Root township since the death of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kukelhan, about three or four years ago, the two being killed at the same time by being struck by a Pennsylvania train at the crossing at Maples, Allen county. The Kueklhans are extensive breeders of fine cattle and young Mr. Kukelhan will doubtless get many pointers while in Europe. —o- — DECATUR S. S. IS THE WINNER. Not only the Epworth League, but also the Sunday school of the M. E. church has been contesting with others in the matter of attendance. For the past seven weeks, the Decatur school and that of the Wayne street M. E. church at Fort Wayne have been contesting, Decatur closing with a majority of 97 in attendance during the seven weeks, which is indeed a good showing for the Sunday school of the smaller town. The attendance at the local school last Sunday was 366. Attorney C. L. Walters is the. superintendent of the local Sunday school and much of the interst aroused is due to his efforts, with those of his faithful staff of officers and teachers. '■ — Miss Bertha Schultz was made happy this morning by receiving a twohundred dollar rebate check good in the purchase of a King piano, the same having been her reward for solving a puzzle issued by the company.

K. OF C. MEETING. There will be a regular meeting of the Knight of Columbus members at their headquarters on next Monday evening and the presence of all is desired. Special business will come up at this time and arrangements pertaining to the coming week’s doings will be made. See that all are on hand to lend your assistance. ERECTION OF KNAPP BUILDING. C. Bucher and his force of carpenters have begun work on the structure being erected by Henry Knapp for his hardware and implement store on the site of the old one on Monroe street, east of the Winnes shoe store. If weather conditions are favorable it is expected that the building will be ready for occupancy in six weeks. NEW | PARSONAGE Os Zion’s Lutheran Church the Scene of Reception .... Last Night. A LARGE NUMBER In Attendance—Royally Entertained by Rev. and Mrs. Wehmeyer. The new parsonage of the Zion’s Lutheran church on West Monroe street, recently compietea and taken possession of this week by the pastor, the Rev. Wehmeyer, and family, was the scene of a happy reception given Thursday evening by that clergyman and his wife to the members of the congregation, fully sev-enty-five being in attendance. The affair was given as a “house warming ’ and it was truly a happy dedication of the home that henceforth will be occupied by the minister of this church. There was very good music by the members of the choir and also by the children of the Lutheran parochial school, which is taught by the pastor, and at the close of the musical program the pastor took the opportunity of thanking the congregation for the home and for many kindnesses shown him and his family. A luncheon of sandwiches, coffee, ice cream and cake was a pleasing item of the social hour. Mrs. Wehmeyer’s mother, Mrs. C. Fisher, of Fort Wayne was an out-of-town guest. The evening was one of the most delightful ever spent by the congregation. The home just completed is one of the finest parsonages in-the city, a modern and convenient eight room house, and one of which the church can feel proud. This morning the pastor and wife were made happy by receiving a handsome new dining room rug which was sent out as a surprise gift from the Ladies’ Aid society of the congregation. HOME FROM LOS ANGELES. Miss Hobrock, Who Spent Winter in the West, Returned Thursday. Miss Louise Hobrock, who last October, in company with Mrs. Mary McLain and daughter, Miss Jessie, left for Los Angeles, Cal., to spend the winter months, returned home Thursday afternoon after a muchenjoyed and pleasant visit. Although her main reason for leaving was for the excellent climate of the winter months, which is enjoyed there, she was employed in the capacity of clerk at one of the large dry goods establishments during her several months’ stay there, and where she became acquainted with many, and from whom she regretted much to part. The other Decatur people are all doing fine, and enjoying gooa health and are much pleased with their western home. Miss Hobrock will remain here for some time at least, and states that she may in the future return there, the climate being much more pleasant than here. Her' return trip was a very pleasant one, she stopping off at San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Denver and Chicago before arriving home. W. J. Archbold, who recently purchased an interest in the True &■ Runyon store, expects to begin work there Monday. His work connected with his office as city treasurer will be carried on at the True & Runyon store, the cashier's office there having been enlarged to permit his acIcommodatlon.

REMAINS SHIPPED Asa E. Lee Sent to Parental Home at Rossville, 111., For Burial. THURSDAY EVENNIG Sorrowing Brothers Accompany Remains — Much . Grieved Over Death. The remains of Asa E. Lee, the young man whose death occurred on Wednesday evening while at the bar of the Knapke saloon, and who later was conveyed to the Yager Bros. & Reinking undertaking establishment to await the verdict of the coroner, regarding his death, and the arrival of relatives who had been sent for, were on Thursday evening shipped over the Clover Leaf at 10:24 p. m. to his home at Rossville, 111., accompanied by his two brothers, Charles E. and M. E. Lee, in charge. They expected to arrive at the home city this morning at 8:30, if the proper connections could be made, and which they thought would get them there at this time. The funeral in all probability will be held on Sunday, unless some other arrangements would be made upon their arrival at Rossville. Both brothers, who accompanied the remains were much grieved over his untimely death and the sad greeting, which would take place upon their reaching home. o —— - TWO GRADUATES From Geneva High School Will Receive Diplomas This Evening. THE CLASS ADDRESS Will be Delivered by Joshua Stansfield, D. D., of Indianapolis. Geneva, Ind., April 28 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Two graduates from the Geneva high school—Raymond Filer and Ada Hall —will this evening receive diplomas, the commencement exercises to be held in the M. E. church at 8 o’clock. The class address will be delivered by Joshua Stansfield, D. D., of Indianapolis, and promises to be an excellent one, his subject to be “The Ideal and the Actual.” He is a great orator and a man of high ability and his address promises to be unusually good. The music will also be good. The Bluffton orchestra has been engaged to furnish music and Forest Pike and Mrs. Graham will sing solos, and there will be a piano duet by Carrie Lindsey and Louise Mattox. One of the best things on the program, however, will be the high school boys’ chorus, “Out on the Deep.” -—■ o CASE FUNERAL. The funeral of Mrs. Jasper Case of near Pleasant Mills was held at the Salem church Thursday and the interment occurred near Chattanooga. Many friends from this city were present, as she was a well known resident of this county. Her husband had preceded her in death several years. Three daughters and one son have also died from a family of thirteen. She also leaves two brothers to mourn their loss. She has suffered the past two years with paralysis and all her life had been an active member of the U. B. church. Mrs. Case was fifty-eight years old. - -O' INFANT CHILD DEAD. . Paul, little two weeks’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman of Preble township, died at the family home at noon Thursday, death being due to bleeding to death. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the home and later at the Lutheran church, with the Rev. Koch in charge. Interment will be made at the church cemetery.

TIES KNOT. Rev. Seman Officiates at First Wedding Ceremony. At noon Thursday tire Rev. Seman, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated at the first wedding, when he united the lives of two young people, Miss Daisy Andrews, of Monroe and Mr. Lee Owen Banta of Ridgeville, the marriage ceremony taking place at the parsonage. The happy couple had come to the city on the morning train, and having secured the necessary credentials, went to the home of the minister where the knot was tied. The ceremony was quiet and required but a short while for the solemn words to be pronounced. They will make their home at Ridgeville, where the groom is employed. WINGS ITS FLIGHT ■ iii -■ r ■ Spirit of Floyd Neil Avery Called in the Flower of Youth. WAS ILL FIVE WEEKS From Complications Arising From Measles —Well Known Lad of City. Floyd Neil Avery, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Avery of Mcßarnes street, passed away at 8:45 o’clock last evening after an illness of several weeks. Just five weeks ago today he became ill with the measles and later pneumonia, with other complications, arose, the doctor giving it as his opinion that the child's malady was acute consumption. Prior to contracting the measles, he had been in failing health, suffering much from a gradually growing weakness. The boy was born in this city May 8, 1898. and had he lived until a week from next Monday, would have been thirteen years old. He was a student in the city schools and an active member of the young people s departments of the Evangelical church, being a lad of manly qualities and much loved by all. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Avery and the parents are heart-broken. They had one other son, Donald, younger than Floyd, who died several years ago at the age of two years. Not only are the parents grief-stricken, but all who knew the boy and loved him for his many good traits. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Evangelical church, with Rev. D. O. Wise in charge of the services. Interment in the Decatur cemetery. o HOME FROM CONVENTION. Decatur People Attended Baptist Convention at Muncie Thursday. Rev. and Mrs. Ehle, Etta Brandyberry and Jessie Winnes, who were at Muncie Thursday to attend the Baptist convention, which was held at that place during the day, returned home and report the meeting a very successful one from every point of view. Much business in connection with the church work was attended to, and several interesting and important addresses were made by various ministers of surrounding cities. Rev. Ehle gave a short but stirring address, in which he spoke of the high ideals which they as church workers should have and in many ways gave advice which should be carried out by the members in general. The assemblage was quite a noted gathering and much was profited by all who were favored with the opportunity of attending. TO ALL CONCERNED. Those Wishing to go to Kokomo Sunday, Look here! All planning to take in the ball game at Kokomo on next Sunday, to be played there between the team of that city and the team of this city, should note the following time of .eaving and returning. The train going will leave this city et 8:28 a. m. and in the evening return at 7:03 p. m. A gpod crowd is planning to attend and the locals expect to take a number of rooters with them, which means much of the battle. —— Miss Frances Deinlnger will go tc Fort Wayne tomorrow to see Beu Hur.

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TRACTION TALKS Movement to Build Line South Being Discussed— Mr. Koenig Talks. MAY LOCATE HERE Extension of Road Means Immediate Outlay of at Least $75,000. Plans for the building of the interurban line south have developed into considerable talk concerning a subsidy election. Manager Koenig was interviewed today and while he would not commit himself, signified that he intended to do everything within his power to build the road south and to improve it to such an extent that it will prove a good investment as well as a good thing for the town. Mr. Koenig will probably become a resident of Decatur, in fact from now on he expects to spend about seven days a week here. He is a worker for any community and tne city should be glad of the fact that he has allied himself with the interests here. In St. Mary’s he has done much splendid work for the town, three large blocks having been due to his energy, besides two or three good factories. He moves things along. There is no doubt that many people would be aided by the building of the road south as it would mean an outlay of money here of at least $75,000 the coming summer. There are many reasons why the road should be built to Geneva, and many ways it would help. It would mean a closer connection between Geneva, Berne, Monroe and Decatur and a permanent traction line, with its main offices in this city for many years to come. Are you thinking it over? o CHURCH MEETING. A meeting will be held at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock by the ministers and superintendents of the various Sunday schools in the township to make the arrangements for the convention to be held In the near future. As special business is to be brought before the convention, all the interested parties are urged to attend. o COURT HOUSE NEWS Joseph W. Pease Appointed Guardian of the Myers Children. SALE BILL FILED In Albert N. Jack Estate— Things Rather Quiet in Court. Myrtle Daugherty vs. John Daugherty, divorce and SSOO alimony. Default o fthe defendant, appearance entered by Prosecuting Attorney R. C. Parrish. Rule to answer. Joseph W. Pease was appointed guardian of Otis W. and Bulah F. Myers, and filed $1,500 bond, with C. S. Niblick and E. X. Ehinger sureties. John E. Jack, administrator of the Albert N. Jack estate, filed sale bill which was approved. Isaac Rose et al. vs. Maranda Niblick et al., ejectment and damages, SI,OOO. Separate demurrer to com • plaint filed by each, Charles B. Niblick and Maranda Niblick. 1 A marriage license was issued to- ) day to Carl Nuerge, aged 23, carpenf ter, son of Conrad and Sophia Nuerge, -, to wed Ida Dirkson, aged 23, daughter f of Henry and Caroline Dirkson. The >- wedding will be solemnized Sunday i. afternoon at the bride’s home by Rev. >. H. C. Jaus. ta Real estate transfers: .Kohn J. h Summers to John F. Hocker, 160 acres, Monroe tp., $18,000; Mary E. Richard et al. to James H. Uhrick, o land in Washington tp., $200; Andrew n Byrd to Rufus M. Byrd, land in Washington tp., SSOO.

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