Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 118, Decatur, Adams County, 19 May 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 118.

RETURNS TO AMISH George Paille Reconciled to Amish Church Lets Hair and Beard GROW LONG AGAIN Was Interested Visitor in Court at Blue Creek Trial Today. Quite an Interested auditor in court this morning during the Blue Creek ditch trial was George Patlie, the Amishman of adopted faith, who, after several months or a year or so's return to the "world," and its ways, including a short hair cut, insuring of his property and other things tabooed by the church of his adoption, has decided to let his hair and beard grow again, and return to his church, and incidentally his wife, from whom he was separated as long as he persisted in following the ways that led away from the tenets of the Amish church. It will be remembered that Paille was expelled from the Amish church several years ago, following his collection of insurance for a barn that was struck by lightning and burned, the church holding that such insuring was seemingly flying in the face of the Almighty who had willed the destruction. Upon Paille's refusal to return the insurance money, he was expelled from the.church and the church prevailed upon his wife to live apart from her husband, else be forced to undergo the same wrath of the Almighty to which he would be subjected if he persist in his ungodly doings. Paille. then, It will be remembered brought suit against the church elders for the alienation of his wife’s affections. For a long time the husband and wife remained separated, Paille cutting off his long hair and beard and adopting the dress and other outward signs of the people of ordinary religion, to which he belonged before identifying himself with the. Amish, to whose home he strayed several years ago. fell in love with one of their maidens and married her, after joining the church. Paille and his wife finally became reconciled and he decided to let his hair grow, rejoin I the church and is now living happily with his family. Some time after the j bringing of the suit against the church men, Paille appeared here , with short hair, smooth face and no beard, jauntily smoking a cigar, and his appearance in court here this morning, with hair that flowed to his shoulders, a long, black beard, and ■ dress of the Amish, was in striking contrast. Frederick Maurer was appointed administrator of the estate of Melchoir Maurer. Inventory' filed and approved. Petition for order to sell personal property filed, submitted and sustained, and sale ordered after due notice by publication and posting. Terms: $5 and under, cash; over s•>, nine months' time, with 6 per cent interest after due. Real estate transfers: United States to Michael Yagle, 160 acres, Jefferson tp., |1; Nora Sims to John M. Myers, undivided one-fifth of land in Blue Creek tp.. $1440; Amanda Workinger to John M. Myers, quit claim deed to tract in Blue Creek tp., $1; Frederick Myers to John W. Myers, tract of land in Blue Creek tp., $2160f Emma Counterman to Amanda Workinger et al., tract of land in Blue Creek tp., quit claim deed, sl. ■ '*■ The Blue Creek ditch trial will be adjourned Saturday noon for a week's vacation again, on account of several | cases set for trial next week. It is thought that the remonstrators will conclude their evidence tomorrow in readiness for the petitioners to begin with the resuming of the trial a week from next Monday. The trial thus far has been running four weeks, and if the petitioners take as long as the remonstrators, it will be another month before the court sees the finish of the case. Catherine Schneider vs. Catherine Schafer, partition, final report filed and approved. Commissioner discharged. Judge James J. Moran of Portland assumes jurisdiction in the case o the Allen county board of commissioners vs. Arthur C. Fast et al., for CONTINUED ON 'AGE TWO.

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NEPHEWS WITH SHOW BAND. Mrs. J. W. Cowan and daughters, Mrs. Gephart, of Garrett, and Mrs. Stella Townsend and Miss Pearl Cowan of Tillman's Crossing, were in the city Thursday, coming to attend the Gollmar Brothers’ circus. Mrs. J. W. Cowan has two nephews, the Ford Brothers, of Oregon, who are with the band that travels with this show and they came that they might meet them. Mrs. Cowan formerly lived in this county, east of this city, but quite recently the family moved to Garrett, where they are engaged in the racket store business. THE NEW MINISTER Rev. Gleiser’s First Services as Permanent Pastor of Presbyterian Church OF THIS CITY Will be Next Sunday, May 21—Expected to Arrive Today or Tomorrow. Rev. William H. Gleiser, who is expected to arrive this afternoon or tomorrow from Chicago, 111., to take charge of his work as pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city, will be given a hearty welcome by the entire city, as well as by the members of his congregation, all of whom were favorably impressed with his services conducted in this city on the two Sundays he spent here recently. Rev. Gleiser comes here from Chicago, 111., where May Ist he was graduated from McCormick Theological school, after a three years' course, and is well qualified for the ministry, not only by excellent training, but by nat-

REV. WM. H. GLEISER ural'ability” - His father, the Rev. 11. G. Geisler, is also in the Presbyterian ministry, being located at Watseka, 111. The Rev. William H. Gleiser, was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, and after graduating from the high school, took a four years’ course at Wabash college, Crawfordsville, Ind., graduating in the year 1908. The following fall he went to Chicago, where he entered the McCormick Theological school, from which he graduated the first of this month. Rev. Gleiser has also had much practical experience in the pulpit. During one summer vacation he supplied the pulpit at Acton, Ind., and another summer was spent with the Grace Presbyterian church at Peoria, 111. His first services here as permanent pastor of the church will be conducted Sunday May 21st, when there will be services both morning and evening, to which services all are cordially invited. The Rev. Gleiser succeeds the Rev. R. Spetnagel, who resigned in February to take charge of the South Bend district ani-saloon league superintendency, the church having been without a pastor during the intervening months. A cordial welcome is extended by all to the new minister. BUYS A DECATUR. Fred Scheiman. the cattle man. has, through the agency of the Schafer Hardware company, made the purchase of a Decatur automobile, which he will use in his business which requires much travel from place to place. It will come in quite handy to him, and the test which it will receive in his service will be an added credit to the already excellent reputation of the car. Henry Bauman of Monmouth was looking after some business matters here this morning.

Decatur, Ind. Friday Evening, May 19, 1911.

NO DECISION Was Reached in the Meeting at St. Mary’s Tuesday— Further Time Asked. THE ESTIMATES VARY Commissioners of Four Interested Counties Walk Over the Route. No decision was reached at the meeting held at St. Mary’s on the 16th in reference to the dredging of the river to the state line. The commissioners met with the people who represented the different counties and several warm debates were indulged in. Attorneys appeared for both the promoters and those fighting the improvement and finally the commissioners decided to have representatives of the different counties and a competent engineer go over the route of the river and view the bed of the stream to determine the feasibility of the scheme. The length of the river to be dredged is from ninety to one hundred eighteen miles, according to different estimates. As to the cost a great variation is shown in the estimates, the lowest calling for a half million dollars and the highest a million and a half. The findings of the committee will be based on the wishes of the people within their jurisdiction and the result of their personal investigation. Each interested county is represented by two commissioners and the trip down the river was started on Wednesday morning and will require an uncertain length of time as the route to be traversed is wooded and tributaries may cause considerable travel to find a fording place. A cordial invitation was issued to press representatives to accompany the expedition, but were declined with regrets. The report covering the first day of the inspection states that the distance covered was about fifteen miles and that it proved very tiresome, but that on Thursday morning all were ready and willing to continue the program. A meeting is being held in Chicago today in reference t<r the ship canal and the necessity of the improvement will be brought forcibly to the attention of the proper officials within a short time. o — ■- EMBALMERS MEET Murray Scherer Attends a Three Days’ Gathering of Undertakers. AT THE CAPITAL CITY Embalmers’ Examination Began This MorningMade Stop at Richmond. Murray Scherer returned home Thursday evening from malanapolis, where for the last three days he has been attending the annual state convention of undertakers. The attendance for the three days was large and the gatherings and business sessions were held at the Claypool hotel. Professor Mott of Chicago addressed large crowds at several meetings and his addresses were interesting and very profitable to the many present. Representatives from all parts of the state were in attendance and the convention was one of the largest and most successful for many years. It closed Thursday evening and this morning the state examinationc in embalming were begun, and will continue until Saturday evening, this work being in charge of the state board ot embalmers. On his way home Mr. Scherer stopped off at Richmond for a short while and witnessed the G. A. R. encampment doings, which have been on there since Wednesday. NO EPWORTH LEAGUE. On account of the baccalaureate services at the Methodist church Sun- ' day evening, there will be no Epworth League that night.

NO HATS—NO COATS. Who Will Start the “Never-sweat" Ball Rolling? A custom has been in practice in many cities which, for some reason, has never been adopted to any very great extent in this city. The custom is that which is carried out among the men in not wearing hats during the summer months. There is not a prettier or more shady little city in •the country than Decatur. Why should the men be expected to wear coats and hats when it Is not necessary, and when it detracts from their comfort and pleasure? Who will start the ball rolling?—Contributed. THE EIGHTH GRADE Graduates Will Also Have Commencement Exercises Thursday, May, 25th. AT PRESBYTERIAN Hon. D. B. Erwin Will Deliver Class AddressFifty Graduates. While the senior class of the Decatur high school is busy preparing for its commencement, the graduates from the eighth grade are also in a flutter of anticipation over their commencement which will be held next Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock ot the Presbyterian church. The graduates will number about fifty, though the exact number is still unknown as the final tests have not yet been held. At the time of the commencement exercises, their diplomas will be awarded by the city school board. A most appropriate class address will be delivered by Hon. D. B. Erwin, the well I known lawyer, who was formerly a teacher in the schools, and later a member of the school board, and who is active and prominent in educational affairs, as well as being an excellent speaker and one highly capable for the position he has been asked to fill. Professor E. E. Rice will preside at the exercises, and the afternoon promises to be an auspicious one for this class, which is about to complete the work of the grades and enter upon the broader work of the high school. On Wednesday, May 24th, the class will have a May day ! festival at the Central school lawn. There will be a number of drills, the unwinding of the May-pole, appropriate music and other features in harmony with the May festival. Miss Bess Schrock, art instructor, is also arranging for the annual art exhibit, which will be held next week at the central school house, the art display including work from all the grades. — -o MAY BROKE WEATHER RECORDS. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., May 19 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The weather in Indiana today averages 88, the hottest in forty-one years. Reports from all ove£ the country show much suffering, with twelve deaths and over a hundred prostrations in Chicago, a water famine in Baltimore, so hot in Cincinnati that the schools have all dismissed. The news that relief is promised by tomorrow will be welcomed. o — — ATTENTION, ELKS. A special, urgent call for all Elks has been issued for this evening, and the committee in charge requests that every member be present. Arrangements are to be completed for their going to Fort Wayne next week to attend the Elks’ convention and this will be the last meeting held before their departure, and all that can possibly be done will be rounded up at this meeting. The meeting will be called to order promptly at 7:30, and each member should be there. A brother Elk from Indianapolis was here yesterday and stated that Fort Wayne was making elaborate preparations which would overshadow anything previous and will do all in their power to cinch the convention for 1912. A good-sized crowd is already secured to attend and Decatur will have a big delegation to represent the local lodge.

ON HOLDUP TRAIN Decatur People on the Train Which Was Robbed by Lone Bandit. HE RELIEVED MANY Os Valuables But Was Captured Before Completing His Bold Act. MT. and Mrs. Henry Vian, who have just returned from their wedding trip relate quite an exciting Incident which they experienced enroute home when the train on which they were riding was held up by a lone bandit. It was between Indianapolis and Richmond, and on a fast Pennsylvania flyer that the hold-up occurred, and when about half way between the two cities that the crook got in his work. He had gotten on the train at Indianapolis, but his actions were not suspected until he began his work, and not even then by many in the car, until a good portion of them had been relieved of their valuables, and his work discovered.' From one to the other he had some kind of a catch remark to make to draw the attention of those whom he confronted and so smooth did he pull off his stunt that it was almost a successful get-a-waj-with valuables of all sorts. Upon reaching the seat occupied by . Mr. and Mrs. Vian he tried to attract them by saying he had lost a cuff link and began to make a search on the floor and about the seat, trying to get them interested in the hunt, then get in his work of theft by relieving them of what valuables or articles he might notice or lay his hands on. He was unsuccessful in his attemut, and had gone but a short distance further when attention of the company's detective was called to the scene, who took him in his care until the train arrived at Richmond, where he was placed in charge of the proper authorities. He had secured many valuables and the conductor upon being asked by Mr. Vian whether he had secured much replied, “Nearly everything but the car.” — n Miss Anna Winnes has received a large shipment of plants, including geraniums, pansies, colues, vines and various others, from the Vesey greenhouse at Fort Wayne, and they are on display at the shoe store. ABOUTITHE SICK Mr. Ellis Holding his Own After Second Operation of Thursday. MR. BAUMAN IN CITY Emma Terveer Still in Serious Condition But More Hope Extended. The second operation was performed at 6 o’clock Thursday evening on Mr. Ellis, and it was considered a success, and he is holding his own, although nothing definite can be given out regarding his recovery. A tube, which had been placed in the wound for drainage purposes, was removed, and otherwise remedied, which, although very serious, much hope is being extended. Should he regain from this operation and his strength steadily- increase his health may be restored to him. Word from the bedside of Miss Emma Terveer is to the effect that although she passed a restful night, considering her condition, her fever this morning arose far above normal, and she is again quite serious. The doctor stated that should she hold her own until noon today, more hope could be extended for her recovery. Henry Bauman was in the city this morning to attend to business matters. Mr. Bauman, who met with a very painful accident several weeks ago by getting his hand in a hay press, has to get his hand and arm well bandaged, but it is healing nicely.

| BAUGHMAN HOME REMODELED. Work was begun Thursday on the remodeling of the Clarence Baughman home on Eighth street. The house will be raised and a cement block foundation built thereunder. Last summer the addition of a kitchen, with a front, back and side porch, were built, and improvements made to the interior of the home, and the work this summer will put the finishing touches on one of the most comfortable and convenient homes in the city. POLICECOURT NEWS Plain Drunks Caught Last Evening Were Given Theirs This Morning. $1 AND COSTS RULED Two Assault and Battery Cases Were Filed Against One Party. Three affidavits have been filed against Otto Kiefer, a farmer living west of town a short distance and the one on public intoxication was tried this morning before ’Squire Stone. Attorney Peterson appeared for the defendant, and after a plea of guilty he was assessed a fine of $1 and costs which was paid. The second affidavit was filed by Rena Irvine, a member of the Musical Girls’ Comedy company, and charges him with assault and battery. Early Thursday morning the defendant called at the Deßolt hotel and invited the girls to take an automobile ride, which they did, and the girls assert that on the ride one of their number was insulted and they requested that they return to town. Later the defendant is alleged to have made other trips to the hotel to see the girls and to have met with a rebuff, the last call having been made Thursday night about 11 o’clock, when he called in an auto, and when the girls refused to accompany him. struck one with a chair and the others were struck with his hand. It seems that certain parties have assumed too much in reference to the company, as the girls have not really done anything to merit the unwelcome attention which it seems that certain young man are willing to bestow. The third affidavit alleges assault and battery on the person of Edith Singer, and will be tried at the same time as the other in Mayor Teepie's court. Several cases were slated for trial this morning, following the night s merriment, and both the courts were busy disposing of the evidence. Late Thursday afternoon, John Hardman, the Erie railroad detective, picked up two more hoboes and brought them before 'Squire Stone. They were charged with riding trains and came here from Ohio City. Giving the names of Samuel Kraft and Walter Richardson, they pleaded guilty and were assessed a fine of one dollar and costs, making the usual $9.80, or ten days in the county jail. This makes four hoboes run in Thursday for train riding. Another plain drunk case was tried by Squire Stone, the defendant being Isaac Scott, living a few miles east ] of Berne, a laborer, who pleaded guilty i to the charge, but still affirming 1 that he was not drunk. He came to i town Thursday and imbibed too I heavily of the spirits and as a result i he drew SI.OO and costs, making the i usual $9.80. Not having the money to 1 pay it he will of necessity board it : out. In the matter of the judgment asked and granted to George Deßolt, against the Musical Girls’ Comedy company, nothing has ben done as yet, the matter resting. o C. E. ELECTS OFFICERS. The Christian Endeavor society of the Christian church elected its officers for the ensuing year during the regular mid-week praper service Wednesday evening. The officers who enter upon a new term are: President, Margaret Daniels; vice president, Mrs. A. D. Artman; secretary, Dessie Beery; treasurer, Eula McKinney; corresponding secretary, John Schultz. The staff is an excellent one, many of them being re-elected to office.

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MADE AN ATTEMPT Cowardly Attack Was Made on Young Boy on the River Banks. LATE ON THURSDAY Boy’s Cries Attracted Attention and Offender Captured. A brute named Shirk, who conducted a lemonade stand at the entrance of the bridge show day, was arrested Thursday evening on a charge of attempt to commit sodomy on Floyd Monday, a youth of twelve years, is now in jail awaiting trial, and if he is convicted will result in a term in prison. The boy has been making his home with his step-father, Aaron Burke, who resides on the Davis Dailey farm, four miles southwest of the city and had come to the city to witness the circus. He was leaving the grounds and on passing the stand conducted by the above named party was in some cunning manner coaxed to the banks of the river and in a very low way taken advantage of by the offender, though unsuccessful in the attempt. The screams of the boy attracted the attention first of Jesse Hurst and later several others, who at once went to the scene to see what the trouble was. The party was at once surrounded, and at times tried to make his escape, but was held in custody by the crowd until the arrival of Marshal Peterson, who hand-cuff-ed him and placed him in jail. The brutal act of the man to make such an attempt on a youth of such years is unanswerable by all, and he should be made to pay dearly for his actions. It was stated that the charge would be entered into circuit court, but at thetime of going to press no complaint had been filed. He had for some time been connected with the show in some capacity or other, but recently was discharged and since then has been conducting a stand for himself and it was while at this work that the brutal assault was made. SECURE FINE ATTRACTION. Managing Board of Fair Association Met Today. The managing board of the Northern Indiana Fair association, including W. A. Lower, Philip Baker and Michael Miller, held a meeting this morning and made arrangements for the securing of a fine attraction for the fair this .fall. This attraction is known as the “Newsoms,” and is q fine troupe of players who give a stage performance which is said to be unusually fine. That the racing will also be unusually good this year is evident from the early ’interest shown therein. An expert horse trainer, an expert in speed, is already at Steele s park with a bunch of ten or twelve horses, which he is getting in good condition for the meet. ——————— G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT CLOSES. Wrs. W. H. Lyons State W. R. C. Inspector. (United Press Service.) Richmond, Ind., May 19—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The annual state encampment of the G. A. R. and auxiliaries closed this afternoon after a several days’ session. Mrs. E. H. Lyons of Decatur has honored with the appointment of the office of state inspector. South Bend was selected as the place for the encampment next year. The following officers were elected; Daniel Waugh of Tipton, state commander G. A. R.; J. F. Dav enport, senior vice commander; C. E. Streider, junior vice commander; T. W. Allen of Indianapolis was elected president of the Sons of Veterans, Mrs. Lidia Manson of Crawfordsville, President of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the G. A. R., and? Mrs. Blanch Dean of Shelbyville, president ofthe Sons of Veterans’ ladies’ auxiliary. — -o SPECIALTY SINGER. A musical treat will be given to the patrons of the Star theater tonight in > the way of hearing Ellis C ounts, a ■ baritone, late of Indianapolis, who will give several specialty songs. Two f reels of drama and one western completes the bill.