Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 116, Decatur, Adams County, 17 May 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 116.

THE CITY’S AFFAIRS New City Hall Advanced One Step Further at Regular Meeting of THE CITY COUNCIL Open Bids For Mylott Sewer—Transact Much Other Business. With all members present, except-! Ing 'Councilman AU, who is at Mt. Clemens, recuperating, with Mayor Teeple presiding, the city council engaged in one of the busiest sessions they have experienced in some weeks. The most important part of the evening's work was that of hearing the project of the committee appointed during the day by an organization of twenty-five business men regarding the erection of a city hall and purchasing fire apparatus for the better protection of Decatur people. A committee of five, with M. E. Brackett to represent them, appeared before the board asking whether the council would co-operate with their so far ad vancement toward this movement,; and submitted verbally the plans which they wish to push to completion. The question as to the working together of the city council with this organization was in short terms favorably reported, but as to whether | or not it would be legal for them to ■ go ahead and follow out the plans prescribed rested upon a decision from the city attorney. The next question was that the city would hav« to have a written proposal as all their work has to be recorded in the minute book before they could advance further on the subject. Then they submitted their plans In the form of a ' resolution, stating that they wished to follow out the plans similar to' those adopted about two years ago, and which, owing to various reasons, had been postponed. The resolution reads that this company is to buy the city lot, erect a two-story building and equip it with an up-to-date auto fire apparatus and all other necessaries to place this city in the best protectable way against any fires, and as soon as possible. This was in compliance with the wishes of the council, which ordered the resolution spread on the records. Mr. DeVoss, the city attor ney, being absent at the time, and j his duties having been left in the care of D. E. Smith until his return, he was given time to look into the matter until Friday evening, when th’s, committee and the city council will, meet at the council rooms and more definite steps taken toward this im portant and much-needed improvement. The first work of the routine of business was the opening of the bids. for the selling of the Mylott sewer in the Fullenkamp addition Only two bids were received, one from Meyer & Meyer to construct it for $411.50, and one from Henry Stevens for $428. This was awarded to Meyer & Meyer. Bids were also received for the drilling of a well, to be placed on the waterworks grounds. and but two bids were received on this: J. O. Smiths bld calling for the construction of a six-inch well at SI.OO a foot and an eight-inch w’ell at sl.lO. George C. Mumma agreed to put it down to' ninety-five cents for a six-inch well and ninety-nine cents for an eightinch. After considering the matte , for a few minutes the contract was let to Mr. Mumma, who will at once begin work and push it to cample tion. A motion was then passed that the waterworks committee ente'' into a contract with Mr. Mumma,. Reuben Gllpen, who disposed of his contract Saturday for the sweeping nf the city's streets to Wesley Hitch cock, was relieved of his obligations, and the bond of Mr. Hitchcock appiov ed. C. U. Dorwin asked that his salary be increased four and one-half cents an hour and the matter was continued until the next regular meeting of the council. The city attorney is also to make appearance in court In the Eady damage suit which was filed Tuesday. A petitlton calling for sidewalks to be constructed along South Fifth street was placed in the hands of the street and sewer committee. Objections to the Keiler sewer, which were to have been heard at this time, but owing to an oversight of the city clerk, were not advertised, had to be continued until June 6th, when the council will hear any and al objections that may come up before

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them. The Gause sewer in the west part of the city, which was thought necessary was ordered to be constructed and a report of specifications and plans to be presented at the next meeting. The work of testing one of the old wells at the waterworks is being done and a resolution for same, of the contract drawn up, ordered to be spread on record. Mr. Glazier of Indianapolis, demonstrating a new nozzle controller and quick couplers, was present, and after witnessing the work and listening to the claims made by the representative, thail it could be handled much easier and with less men, the council decided that it was o. k. and that they would try same, and purchased two controllers and five couplers. This concluded the evening's work after which the followIng bills were allowed: Mooreland Coke Co $ 40.95 Ft. Wayne Electric Wks 79.64 Geo. Keiser Co 53.81 Pass Foundry ft Machine Wks 37.30 Kirsch, Sellemeyer & Sons ... 19.61 John Bollinger 8.40 City of Fort Wayne 14.44 Union Oil* Works 20.58 Dominion Coat Co 49.68 Sauters Coal Co 92.19 Linkenheimer 1,0 50.00 H. M. DeVoss 4.00 Waterworks pay roll .'17.78 Latta Martin Pump Co 85.00 John Sprague 12.00 L. Hammond . . 21.00 L. Hammond 15.50 I. Hammond 23.00 Valvoline Oil Co 5'9.00 G. R. ft 1 192.51 John W. Coffee 56.90 D. F. Teeple 9.87 Clover Leaf 101.98 G. A. R. IN BODY Attend State Encampment Meeting Now Being Held at Richmond. — W. R. C. ALSO GOES Richmond Crowded With Old Veterans and Thousands of Visitors. With all arrangements completed Tuesday the city of Richmond today j took on the grandest attire for the entertaining of the state encampment of the Grana Army veterans. Sons of Veterans and the women's organizations, that she has witnessed for many years. Nothing had been left | i undone for the great event and for | weeks and even months the various committees have been busy relative to the present nappy event. The city expects to entertain between five ami ' eight thousand visitors during these three days and every available place in the city has been obtained to proyerly care for the old soldiers. Eleven of the local post left x>n the early morning train and will represent Company B at the gathering, which for some time has been thoroughly discussed and planned for. A very interesting program has been prepared for the three days and notable men of high rank are slated to address the gathering. The principal social event of the encampment will be the reception given Wednesday afternoon by the Women's Relief Corps in the palatial parlors of the Elks' home on North Eighth street. Besides the members of the G. A. R. who left this morning Mrs. Ed Lyons, Mrs. John Mylott, Mrs. Elijah Wai ters and Mrs. John Glancy, members of the W. R. C., who also represent the local organization, accompanied them and will also take part in the three days’ program. Members of the G. A. R. included D. K. Shackley, G. B. Kline. John Mylott, Nathan Ehrman, F. F. Freck, Jacob Railing, Charles Conrad. Ezra Cutting, William Sowards, T. J. Sowards and Joseph Helm. HEARS FROM FATHER. City Clerk Hubert DeVoss Tuesday received a letter and later a telegram from his father, who with his son, Frank, left on last Friday for Ix>s Angeles, Cai., with the expectation of finding relief for the latter's failing health, in which he stated that they had arrived at Los Angeles on Tuesday noon, feeling very good. They withstood the trip quite well and Frank was feeling very well In spite i of the long distance.

Decatur, Ind. Wednesday Evening, May 17, 1911.

THE DISTRICT MEET Ft. Wayne District Woman’s Home Missionary Society TO HOLD CONVENTION In Methodist Church, This City, June 13 and 14— Many Delegates. Decatur will have the honor and pleasure of entertaining the annual convention of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the Fort Wayne district of the M. E. church, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 13th and 14th, the convention to be held in the Methodist church of this city. A large number of delegates from the auxiliaries of Adams, Allen, Jay, Wells and DeKalb counties are expected, besides a large number of the other members interested in this great missionary movement. Decatur has the honor of having the president of the district, Mrs. John Niblick, who has also served many years as president of the local auxiliary. Mrs. Niblick has prepared the program for the convention and has forwarded the same to Mrs. Cheney of Portland, who is the district corresponding secretary, and upon her approval of the same, and return to Mrs. Niblick, the program will be ready for publication, which will probably be the latter part ot the week. The day sessions will be given over to the routine business —the hearing of reports from committees of the various auxiliaries, the election of officers, etc., while for the evening sessions good speakers will be secured to give addresses. Not only will members of the woman’s auxiliaries be in attendance, but also the subordinate societies of the district, comprising the younger members of the church. These include four Queen Esther bands and two societies of “Mother’s Jewels.” The two societies of Mother’s Jewels are in this city and in Bluffton, the Decatur society having a membership of sixty children. Other district officers besides those named heretofore are Mrs. D. E. Studebaker of Bluffton, vice president; Mrs. Peter Quicksell of Fort Wayne, treasurer. The members of the local auxiliary are making elaborate preparation for the entertainment of a large number of visitors. RECOGNIZES RIG — Which He Drove Fortyeight Years Ago. For Judge Hanna OF FORT WAYNE Henry Hite Sees Rig in This City Tuesday—ln Good Condition. Henry Hite, wen known merchant, gazed from his grocery Tuesday afternoon, when his eyes fell upon a familiar friend for the first time in forty-eight years—yet, strange to say, his recognition was instantaneous though it cannot be said to have been , mutual. The “friend" was a low, one-seated i buggy of the phaeton style, belonging forty-eight years ago to Judge Hanna of Fort Wayne, for whom Mr. Hite ! worked at that time, and for whom ! he often drove the rig. The rig . which has been in the family since, , now belongs to Mr. Hanna’s daughi ter, and was driven here yesterday • by a Mr. May, who is in her employ. The buggy, though well up in years, is in fairly good condition, and Mr. Hite recognized it as soon as he saw it, and going out, talked to the new ' driver and renewed acquaintanceship • and association with the buggy. | —— « ■■ Misses Irene Smith and Ireta Er- ■ win left yesterday for Berne, where i they attended the commencement ext ercises of the Berne high school, i which were held Tuesday evening. • While there they are the guests of : Miss Esther Egly and Miss Grace i Bixler, the former being a member of this year's class.

I WILL REPAIR BURNED HOUSE. James Hurst and Family to Occupy House That Wae Burned. The James Hurst residence, corner of Monroe anCr Thirteenth streets, which was damaged heavily by tire last week, will be repaired and Mr. Hurst and family, who have been living in their other residence on Sixth street, will make this place their home. They are moving temporarily into the Sether house on Monroe street near this property, and their home on Sixth street which they vacated, will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Holsapple, who resided in the Hurst residence that was burned. This change had been contcmplaed for this fall, but the fire has decided them to make it sooner. I o *— MAKING IMPROVEMENTS. > ■ ■" > The Decatur Cemetery association is making the usual number of im- . provements among which are two new • porches to the residence of the keepi er and the building of several hun- ■ dred feet of cement sidewalk, and the i addition of over one thousand flowers . to the five large beds, which adorn ' the cemetery. A car load of stone is ■ necessary to complete the improvei ments. ’Squire Stone Is overseeing ’ the work. > o — MADE NO CHANGE ! Entire Staff of Teachers Selected Again For Next School Year. A GOOD CHOICE Board Held Meeting Last Evening and Unanimously Voted Return. At a meeting held Tuesday evening 1 the city school board, comprising A. H. Sellemeyer, F. V. Mills and O. L. ' Vance, unanimously selected the present corps of teachers to serve the . city schools again during the coming school year. The fact that every teacher was selected, and without ' change ot any kind, is one of the I highest tributes that can be paid to them, showing that entire satisfac- ' tion has been rendered. It would be very difficult to find a corps of teachers that has served so faithfully and I I well and with this efficient staff, Pro-I I lessor E. E. Rice, who was some time : ago selected to serve again as superI intendent, will have no difficulty in raising the school to an even higher standard that it has enjoyed the past year. The following is the staff of teachers: Central Building—High School. Rose L. Dunathan, principal. Clara B. Williams, English. ! D. A. Baumgartner, German. Nora Del Smith, Science. J.' C. Trltch, Commercial. Martin Worth mann, mathematics. General Teacher of Music and Drawing—Miss Bess Schrock. Departmental—Eighth and Seventh Grades. G. W. Warner, Principal. Mattie Bailey. Matilda Sellemeyer. i Ella Mutchler. i Room I—Bess Congleton. , Room 2 —Elizabeth Peterson. West Ward. i E. S. Christen, principal. Room 3 —Grace Coffee. I Room 2—Nellie Winnes. : Room I—Ruby Miller. South Ward. S. C. Cramer, principal. i Room 3—Lulu Lankenau. Room 2—Bertha Heller. , Room I—Eva1 —Eva Acker. North Ward. John Parrish, principal. (Room 3—Rose Egan. Room 2 —Della Sellemeyer. Room I—Fannie1 —Fannie Rice. The school board has not yet made a selection of the janitors. i At this meeting the board also set June 2nd as the date for the receiving of bids for the annual supply of coal for the use of the schools during the i coming winter. o- , Miss Rose Colchin has returned . from Fort Wayne, where she spent ’ yesterday and called on her brother, > Joe, at the St. Joseph hospital, he be- • ing a patient there on account of a dislocated ankle.

AT UNION CHAPEL Root-Union Sunday School Convention Will be Held Sunday, May 28th. PROGRAM IN FULL Jesse Rupp, County President, Will Give an Address at That Time. The programs for the Root-Union township Sunday school convention, to be held at the Union Chapel church Sunday, May 28th, are ready for distribution and promise a very good afternoon and evening session. The singing will be in charge of the Union Chapel Sunday school and all other schools are invited to attend and assist by singing, recitations and in Other ways. The program: Afternoon —1:30 O’clock. Song—Congregation. Opening Exercises —Rev. I. Imler. Song. Annual Address—Jesse Rupp, County President. Song. Address—" Sunday Amusements”— Rev. D. O. Wise. Discussion—Rev. D. A. J. Brown. Recitation —Hilda Kern. Report of Delegates. Miscellaneous Business. Address —"What to Do With the Stay-at-Homes”—Rev. Imler. Collection. Adjournment. Evening—7:3o O’clock. Song—Congregation. Opening —Rev. E. B. Jones. Song Round Table—“ Benefit of the Sunday School to the Individual—Opening, by Rev. S. C. Cramer. “Co-operation as Applied to Sunday School Work”—Rev. D. S. Knisely. Recitation —Cleo Roop. “Influence of the Sunday School,” (a) What it is; (b) What it Ought to be —Rev. E. B. Jones. Discussion by the Convention. Miscellaneous Business. Collection. Adjournment. —: o - ■ Mrs. Margaret Melbers has received word from her daughter, Mrs. Anna Droppieman, who was called to Jeffersonville by the illness of her daughter, Sylvia, that Miss Sylvia is much improved. UP TO CITY STYLE Steele & Weaver Racket Store Will Have Fine New Front WITHIN FEW WEEKS Contract Will be Let Soon — Dust-proof Plate Glass Out-built Style. Steele & Weaver, the progressive racket store merchants, have plans made for the building of a fine up-to-date, city style front to their store, and the contract will be let in a very, short while. It Is expected that material will be on the ground in about two weeks and the work will then be pushed as rapidly ns possible that the store may have early advantage of the improvement. The old front will be torn entirely out and the door set back into the room about three feet. From the door a sloping concrete floor will slope directly down to the sidewalk, doing away with the step that is now necessary. On each side of this entrance will be a large dustproof, plate glass display section, the backs of which will be mirrored completely, thus giving more excellent fflsplay advantage. In front of the entrance will be a large, powerful, automatic gas light, and everything will be harmoniously arranged to give the best and most up-to-date results possible. The store Is taking advantage of all the progressive improvements and everything possible is done to give the patrons the best.

EMMA TERVEER WORSE. Word was received here this morning by the Terveer family from St. Joseph’s hospital. Fort Wayne, where Miss Emma Terveer underwent an operation one week ago today, stating that If they wished to see her alive to come at once. The message was received about 9 o'clock and without wating for the car, secured an automobile from the Louis Holthouse Fashion Stables and left an once for her bedside. Since the operation took place her recovery has been considered doubtful by many, although at times she showed Improvement and much encouragement was hem by the relatives. The entire Terveer family, including Mr. and Mrs. Terveer and son, Bernard; Mrs. R. J. Holthouse, Mrs. Charles Voglewede, and Misses Mayme and Clara, who have been there waiting on her, are at her bedside. ■' o TAKEN TO EA3THAVEN. Sheriff Durkin, in company with Jacob Omlor, left this morning for Richmond, Ind., having in charge Charles Bruce Niblick, who a few weeks ago was adjudged of unsound mind and recommendation made that he be placed in the Easthaven asylum for' treatment. Although scarcely unruly, his queer actions at various times made it necessary that he be taken to a better place of safety that proper attention may be given that his mental faculties might be restored to him. EXCELLENT MUSIC Rendered Last Evening in Recital Held at the Academy of Music. TWENTY TAKE PART Successful Term Drawing to Close—Much Work and Untiring Labors. Musical talent to a high extent was demonstrated on Tuesday evening at the Academy of Music when the pupils of the third, fourth and fifth grades rendered a recital on the lawn of the Sloteio' uuiue and those taking part being entertained by the Sisters. Twenty of the seventy-five pupils took part in the recital, only the more advanced scholars taking a part. ' AU points were observed and although there were no witnesses present, excepting the Sister, judges and pupils, it was pronounced one of the best renditions ever given. During the month of June another recital will be given at the acamedy for those pupils completing their grades, and who are to receive diplomas for their work accomplished. The conservatory will close June 30th, remaining so during the month of July. It will reopen August Ist for new beginners and September Ist for the more advanced students. The past year has been very successful from every point of view and many excellent musicians have been added to the list in this city, owing to the untiring efforts of the Sisters in charge. The following are those who took part in Tuesday evening's program: Germaine Coffee —Fantaisie Brillante Op. 117. Esther Sellemeyer—Minuet Paderwiski Op. 14. Matilda Haiman—Barcarolle Faust j Op. 77. Marie Kintz—March De Nuit. Stella Braun—Barcarolle. Faust Op 77. Esther Evans —Grand Polka De Concert. Laurine Keller —Cascade De Roses. Dorcus Kuntz —Angels at Night. Frances Kessler—Clayton’s Grand March. Pearl Lyon—Mocking Bird. Cecilia Andrews —Golden Blonde. Ethel Tague—Shower of Blossoms. Lulu Poling—King Korn March. Cora Davies —Sweet Bye and Bye. Hazel Davies —Echoes of the Brook. Amelia Fuelling—Reverie Beautiful. Alma Ayers—Two-Step. Veda Hensley—Minuel. Leah Hensley—Caprice Bohemian. Sarah Sheets —Reverie. A stranger, with both arms cut off • close to the shoulders, was in the city : today. Around his shoulders was strap i ped a grip, containing articles which > he Bold as he passed through the city helping thus to pay his way.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS J l Melchoir Maurer Wills $250 to Church That Will Bury Him, Paying i. % ’ ALL THE EXPENSES Several State Cases Set For Trial—Quiet Title Case Disposed of. » i The will of Melchoir Maurer, whose . death occurred May 12th, was probated today, and is rather unusual. After providing in Item one for the paymeui of bls just debts and funeral expenses he states in item two that he will give . to the church or denomination that will bury him, pay coffin and underi taker s bill, and put up a small mouu- , ment, the sum of $250. The balance I of the estate Is to be equally divided i between his two brothers, John Maur- • er and Frederick Maurer. They are, however, to pay to their brothers, , Samuel and Jacob Maurer and their , sister, Anna Maria Maurer,, six per cent interest on amount they receive, t for eight years. The will was writ- , ten January 26, 1907, and witnessed by F. W. and Rost Mosure. The case of the State vs. John W. Meibers and Frank Schumaker, charg- ' ed with keeping a gaming house, has been set for trial May 23rd, as has also the one against them for keeping a gaming booth. State vs. James Hancock, allowing minors to play pool, set for trial May 23rd. State vs. James Hancock, appeal from justice of peace, set for trial May 23rd. In the state case against Warren Hamrick, for wife desertion, D. E. Smith enters appearance for the defendant. The case of Susan Eury vs. Sheriff T. J. Durkin and John Sovine, possession and S2OO damages, has been set for trial Friday, May 26th. Isaac Rose, Simon Ackerman vs. Miranda E. and Charles B. Niblick, ejectment and SI,OOO damages, set for Issues May 22nd. The Unitype Co., vs. The Decatur Publishing Co., replevin and $1,750 damages, set for June Bth. Christ Rich, Eli Meyer vs. Alexander Porter et al., quiet title and cancel mortgage, proof of publication filed, also affidavit of plaintiffs as to names of defendants being unknown. Default of all defendants. Suggestion of minority of Catherine and David Vesey. Fred Fruchte appointed guardian ad litem and files answer. Finding for plaintiffs on both paragraphs of complaint. Judgment and decree quieting title. Clerk of the court ordered to satisfy the mortgage ' mentioned in complaint. Costs taxed , against plaintiff. Leonard Schnepp, executor, files final report in the Hannah Schnepp estate, which is allowed and the executor discharged. Mayor Judson W. Teeple went to Fort Wayne this morning to attend a meeting this morning at 10 o’clock of the creditors of Edward C. Peitz, who recently filed petition for bankruptcy in the federal court. Mr. Teeple represents himself and Mrs. Jane Acker of this city, both of whom are creditors. o SELLS NOTION DEPARTMENT. Everett & Hite Bazaar Disposes of Part of Store. The Everett & Hite bazaar, which . is located in the building just north of the grocery, and which has been advertising a closing out sale, today . sold wholesale, its stock of notions . to the M. Zemeres company, jobbers, of Cleveland, Ohio. The company had its representative here and he began packing his new goods at once to ship to their headquarters there. The large stock of china was retained ff by the bazaar and the sale of this will y be continued at the old stand. o h Mrs. Barbara Adams of east of /, Berne changed cars here on her way to Fort Wayne.