Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 125, Decatur, Adams County, 27 May 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 125.

CONEY UP IN SMOKE Greatest Amusement Resort in the World Destroyed by Fire Early Today. LOSS THREE MILLIONS Seventy-nine Animals Killed—Thousands Were in Danger. « New York, N. Y., May 27—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Fire, starting either from crossed wires or from cigarette stumps today eat out the heart of Coney Island, the most extensive amusement park in the world. The total loss will exceed three million dollars. Starting in a show in Dreamland at an early hour the fire raged until 8 o’clock, with scores of firemen risking their lives In an effort to check the flames. Seventy-nine wild animals burned to death or were shot by firemen. The lives of thousands were endangered when the care takers, losing their heads, opened the cages, liberating the lions, tigers and leopards, which were maddened by burns and smoke. Sixty babies were taken from the incubators, wrapped in cotton and taken to the hospitals, where, it is said, they can be kept alive. The great Dreamland tower and Balmer's bathing pavilion were destroyed. Captain Bonavlta fell unconscious from.; smoke while trying to rescue his lion, [ Black Prince, but was saved. Besides Dreamland and the bath-, ing beach, twenty shows and big concessions were totally destroyed, the fire area covering sixteen acres of ground. — o — COURT HOUSE WEDDING. kludge Merryman Officiates at MooreFisher Nuptials. The inner sanctum of the county clerk's office was the scene of a quiet ' wedding this morning at 9 o'clock, when Judge J. T. Merryman pronounced Cliffton Fisher, a young Wells county farmer, and Miss Edith Moore, of Berne, husband and wife. The wedding was witnessed only by County ( Clerk James P. Haefling and his deputy, D. O. Roop. The bride is a very , pretty young lady, as lovely in nature as in appearance, and the groom is a most estimable young man. Charles K. Lammiman vs. Monroe Creamery Association, appointment of receiver, submitted on intervening petition of Cutler. Finding for Cutler that there is now due him on note and mortgage mentioned in his petition, >160.79, which is a first and prior lien on all funds in hands of receiver, including costs, and the receiver is ordered to at once pay same and that costs be paid by receiver in the course of administration of assets in this cause. A marriage license was issued this morning to Cliffton Fisher, born May 29, 1888, farmer, of Wells county, son of Thomas and Lizzie Fisher, to wed Edith Moore, born May 8, 1890, factory employee, of Berne, daughter of Allen and Susannah Moore. Nancy A. Dutcher’s report as guardian of Blanche M. Dutcher et al., is filed and approved. Real estate transfers: Frederick Ellenberger to Berne Hardware Co., north half of lot 1, Berne. $1,000; Melvin S. Myers to John Baumgartner, land in French tp„ $6,000; four quit claim deeds, consideration each SSO, are recorded wherein Ida Ellen Passon, Sarah Ann Alberson, Falora Rosetta and William Ephraim Overmeier give to William N. Stahl land in Hartford township. DIAZ MAKES COAST TRIP. (United Press Service.) Vera Cruz, May 27-(Special to the Daily Democrat)— Weak and dining in a luxurious chair on board the liner Weirance, former President Dfax left today for a coast cruise to return Wednesday when he will sail Immediately for Spain. The cruise is expected to brace him up for the tr p to Spain.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

STAKING OFF NEW SCHOOL. Oscar Hoffman, architect, went to Monmouth this morning, where he assisted in staking off the ground for the new Monmouth school house, in preparation for the beginning of the work on the excavation. The new school house is being built on the site of the old one, the debris having been recently cleared away. Oscar Fritzinger has the contract for the new building.

ELKS’MEET CLOSED With Grand Parade Last Night—Decatuh Delegation Took a Part. IN THIS BIG EVENT • I Delegation Lead by Little David Hensley—Many Attended Mardi Gras. The tenth annual state convention of the Elks wound up in a blaze of glory Friday night at Fort Wayne, a large delegation of Decatur Elks and their friends being present to help set the blaze a shinin’. The many from this city went down Friday in special interurban cars gaily decorated with the American flags and the Elks’ colors. Each Elk wore a white hat with purple band and carried a cane and Elks’ banner. Tney stopped at each town on the way and banners galore waved from the car windows. The conductors wore white hats also and wore white carnations in their button holes. Arriving at Fort Wayne they were given a royal reception. The grand event was the parade, which left the front of the Elks’ temple at 9 o'clock and was nearly an hour in passing. The Decatur men formed a part of this grand parade, little seven-year-old David Hensley, attired in his white purple-banded hat also, and carrying his cane and banner, leading the Decatur bunch, being the ’ youngest one in the parade: Nearly fifty thousand witnessed the grand spectacle. The following officers were elected: President—Alvin Padgett, Washing ton. Vice President —Fred T. Barber of Anderson. Secretary—Thomas J. Hedian of In dianapolis. Treasurer —Joseph H. Millspaugh of . Anderson. Esquire—David R. Carlton. Elwood. Inner Guard —Charles G. Foreman, Muncie. Trustee for three years —Robert A. Scott, Linton. - Enroute to Fort Wayne the delegation took a collection and a committee was appointed to purchase flowers for the several Decatur people now in the Fort Wayne hospitals, the flowers coming as a very pleasing remembrance. — WELLS-FARGO IN BIG DEAL. The biggest deal in the history of the express business in the United States has just been closed, the WellsFargo taking over 12,000 miles of new railroad lines, including the Wabash. Iron, Mountain, Missouri Pacific, Cotton Belt, Texas Pacific, the same to take effect July Ist. This means that they will have the Wabash as a main line into Fort Wayne, and will cut off one man in Decatur, as this will not be a transfer station. It is likely that both Ben Elzey and Cal Robinson here will be taken care of by the company and they may be transferred. o ■ STORK DROPS BOY. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Voglewede are the happy parents of a big baby boy, which has arrived in their home. Much happiness abounds in the home and all are rejoicing over the appearance of the newcomer. CLOSE ON DECORATION. Tuesday, May 30th, being Decoration Day, and a legal holiday, the postoffice will be closed all day, excepting between the hours of 8 and 9 a. m. Patrons desiring their mail on this day will note this announcement. — o— ■■ ~ THE CENSUS REPORT. A baby boy was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hill at Monmouth. Mrs. Hill was formerly Miss Jennie Kurt.

Decatur, Ind. Saturday Evening, May 27, 1911.

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL Commencement Exercises to be Held at Bosse’s Opera House ON JUNE THE 22ND Father Travers of Portland Has Been Secured to Deliver Address.

Scarcely four weeks still remain until the commencement, closing exercises of the St. Joseph's high school, will be held, and which are to take place at Bosse’s opera house Thursday evening, June 22nd. The class for 1911 is comprised of nine graduates, six young men and three young ladies, who, for a number of years have been preparing for the anticipated step. Rev. Father Travers of Portland has been secured to deliver the address, and the class as well as those in charge, have made a wise selection in their choice. He has been heard in the city on many times previous, and fair many pleasing qualities and entertaining views as a speaker have won for him a most cordial welcome for this occasion. Arrangements for the exercises are nearing completion, all of the necessary examinations having been gone through, and preparation for the closing exercises are well under way. Two gold medals will be awarded on this evening. The one for the highest reward obtained in Christian doctrine and church history and to be donated by the local council of the Knights of Columbus. The program will consist of several selected musical numbers,’ the class address by Father Travers and the distribution of diplomas by Father Wilken. The following are the members of the class who have successfully obtained their grade and who will on this evening receive their diplomas as a reward for their eccomplished efficient work: William Mongey. Frank Lose, Robert Meibers. i Clarence Miller, Raymond Kohne, Herman Ehinger, Jeanette Kinney, Leona Bosse and Bernardine Heidamann. The class colors, black and gold, will be artistically carried out on this evening as stage decorations, and the evening's entertainment as a whole will be one of the best rendered by the St. Joseph's schools.

MAY JOIN LEAGUE Decatur May Soon Have a Local Base Ball Team in the League NOW SIX ENTRIES Comprising Best Teams in This Section of State— Want Decatur. *■ The results of the second opening day of the Northern State league resulted in such a division that all the teams included have an even .500 per cent. Thursday Bluffton lost at Logansport, Marion lost at Wabash and Huntington lost at Lafayette. A representative of the league called in the city Friday evening in an effort to secure the last year’s Shamrocks to enter the league representing Decatur. The league now consists of the following cities: Bluffton, Huntington, Marion, Wabash, Logansport and Lafayette. With the addition of Decatur the north part of the state will be pretty thoroughly represented and safe to say that if the Decatur bunch allies themselves with the league the pennant will blow strongly this way before the season closes. It has been practically three years since this city has regularly been represented in base ball circles and if the present ball team enters the league they will naturally receive the support of the local fans, with three years of pent-up enthusiasm to assist them The local fans are certainly anxious to have the boys get in the league, confident that they will bring a pennant back to the city with them.

LAST EARTHLY RESPECTS. Were This Afternoon Paid to Memory of Mrs. Lucy Kelsey. The last earthly respects over the remains of the late Mrs. Lucy Kelsey, of south of the city, whose death occurred at midnight Wednesday, were held this afternoon from the St. Paul's church and were largely attended by relatives and friends of the deceased. The cortege left the home at 1 o'clock for the church, and the services were in charge of the Rev. C. T. Payne. Interment was made at Maplewood cemetery. CLOTHING STORES TO CLOSE. All the clothing merchants of Decatur have agreed to close their places of business during the entire day, on Decoration Day. If you want clothing for Tuesday, better get in by Monday evening.

A VIEWER TALKS And Gives a Little Light on the Canal Project—They Studied Fish. ST. MARY’S IS IMPURE And They May Determine to Dredge River Soley as a Drainage Project. A few stray facts have been picked up from the commissioners who made the trip from the head-waters of the St. Mary's to the state line and Pleasant Mills dam, none of which, however will offer a solution of the probable action the joint board of commissioners may take. They were fortunate enclhgh to see a large carp swimming around contentedly while the other fiSli were at the mouth of the tributary fighting for fresh water. This may to some extent mould their opinion as the canal will be used ns a drainage mediuth. Some information was also offered abjut the stream bed, and it was noted by the viewers that near Rockford a decided increase in thchannel width is shown. At the state line the channel is three times the natural width of the stream further up and thus the heaviest cost of the dredging will be in the Ohio territory. From the state line to the mouth at Fort Wayne the river maintains a tolerable evenness of width, which will greatly facilitate the dredging. Os course, at places, the 'stream is narrow but it has alwaps been mapped out a navigable stream and the expenditure of probably a hundred thousand dollars will give a four-foot level all the way to the state line, a depth of water that will accommodate the averge barge. No official action will be had on the project until June 12th. when the board meets again and it is i hoped that some agreement to go ' ahead is reached. — —o — LITERARY NOTE. Most readers of the present generation recall Edna Dean Proctor as one of the inspirations of their youth, without knowing that this fine spirited writer, who delighted our parents as well, is still in vigorous health and still occasionally writing delightful verse. Two years ago she visited Seattle, at the time of the Alaska-Yukon Pacific exposition. While on Puget Sound she became so much impressed with the stately grandeur of Mount Rainier, the noblest, if not quite the tallest of American mountains, that she promised her «western friends to send them a poem on “Mount Tacoma.” as she prefers to call the great peak, using its ancient Indian name. The promise is now fulfilled in some very musical verses written for the new edition of “The Mountain that Was ‘God,’” which its authorpublisher, John H. Williams, of Tacoma, has just brought out, with G. P. Putnam’s Sons as his New York agents. Miss Proctor’s fine poem has for Its title, “The Mountain Speaks,” and is an expression, in the voice of the peak itself, of much that Mr. Williams has woven into his interesting first chapter on the Indian nature worship of this extinct firemountain now represents the most important glaciers to be found south of Alaska. E. A. Fields of Saratoga, Ind., was a business transactor here this morning.

BOYS USE RIFLES And Complaints Are Pouring Into Mayor’s Office to Stop the Shooting. HORSE SHOT IN EYE And Automobile Owners Lodge Complaint Against Same Bunch of Boys. During the past few days several complaints have been registered against a few boys who reside in the ■orth part of the city .concerning the dangerous use of air rifles. Not only one complaint, but many have been pouring into the mayor's office and this morning orders were issued, and two of the boys were arrested and brought before the mayor, who administered a good lecture, advising them that any future actions would be rigorously prosecuted. Friday a farmer, driving home, had one of his horses injured by the air guns, the shot taking effect in the eye of the horse. He went on home and stated that if the sight was injured he would return this afternoon and file affidavits against the guilty parties, who are well known to him. Another owner of an automobile reported that while passing a certain point he was shot at by one of the boys and the shot from the rifle lodged in the fender of the machine, leaving a mark plainly noticeable. The mayor states that this promiscous shooting within the city limits, either with air rifles or heavier arms, must positively cease and definite orders have been handed to the police to arrest on sight any person who disobeys the ordinance against shooting within the corporate limits. The boys arrested were given to understand that no further trifling would be indulged in, but that prosecutions would Immediately follow any complaint. Automobile owners are complaining about the same bunch of boys who seem to take delight in playing on a corner of evenings and breaking milk bottles and various other glass utensils on the brick pavements which are frequented by machines in the hopes of seeing a tire punctured. They state that the same conditions are noticeable on Adams street.

DUE HONOR GIVEN Rev. Chas. E. Ehle Will Give Annual Memorial Address Tomorrow AT PRESBYTERIAN “Our Nation’s Honor’’ is the Subject—A Union Meetnig to be Held. “Our Nation’s Honor” is the fitting subject selected by the Rev. Charles E. Ehle of the Baptist church for the annual Memorial sermon for the G. A. R.. which service win De held tomorrow morning at 10:30 o’clock at the Presbyterian church. Nearly all the churches of the city will join in this service and the members of the G. A. R. and the W. R. C. will attend in a body. The following is the program in full: Organ Prelude. Doxology. (Congregation standing through Gloria.) Invocation. Apostle's Creed. Gloria. Introduction of Pastor Glelser— Rev. Imler. Response—Rev. Glelser. Hymn No. 167. Scripture—Rev. Wise. Anthem — Presbyterian Church Choir. Prayer—Rev. Semans. Solo—Miss Frances Laman. Sermon —“Our Nation’s Honor.” Benediction —Rev. Wise. —o Mrs. Dee Jackson and sister, Miss Kate Jackson, returned yesterday to Chicago after a visit with their father, William Jackson, and family.

BURIED ON ANNIVERSARY. The funerhl of Mrs. Cressle NidUnger McClure, who met a terrible death, resulting from burns Thursday night, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Methodist church, Rev. I. Imler of me United Bhethren church officiating. A sad feature is that her funeral will be held on the first anniversary of her marriage. Burial will take place in Maplewood cemetery. WELL KNOWN PAIR Married Here Are Wanted in Chicago by the Friends of the Groom. GIVE DESCRIPTION Os Couple—Also Send Poem Giving Advice as to Care For Them. While the newly married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Hllyard, whose wedding took place south of the city Thursday evening are speeding south on their wedding trip, far from the torments of the jokes and pranks of their friends, their “friends” are determined not to be wholly undone. The groom is employed as a clerk for the Erie railroad, with headquarters in Chicago, and today the Daily Democrat received from his fellow clerks the following notice for publication: Wanted in Chicago—A Well Known Young Couple.

When last seen, were boarding a certain train for Louisiana. Beware: The groom is not responsible for what he does. Any information of their whereabouts will be rewarded by their friends. Name under which they are known, “Milo,” alias “Refund Clerk.” Description: Age, uncertain; height, large feeling; weight, losing rapidly; build, irregular; complexion, pale; hair, bald (not yet); eyes, bloodshot; lips, bitten. “Mrs. Milo,” alias "Mrs. Refund Clerk.’ Description: Age. ????; height, plump; weight, plump; build, plump; complexion, same as yesterday; hair, same as today; eyes, same as last week; lips, same as tomorrow. There was a great snow storm, this story he told, And he’s always been truthful, and never been bold. Though here 'twas not thusly, and it seemed quite absurd, We had no idea of doubting his word. We soon grew suspicious, and by many ’twas said, He was hunting a flat, and the story soon spread. There was more than mere snow that delayed that fast train. So we rightly concluded 'twas a girl in Fort Wayne. In spite of these facts the girls all about Could hardly be blamed for feeling put out. For word came to us and like wild fire spread, That Milo on Thursday was quietly wed. Now as we cannot be with you and they need plenty of care, Let each do his duty and look after this pair. For they are now southbound and lonely and weary. So make the trip merry for himself and his “Dearie.” C. E. SPECIAL PROGRAM. The following program has been outlined for rendition by the C. E. society of the Christian church at the regular hour, 6:30, tomorrow evening. Miss Mildred Dawson is leader: Hymn, No. 123. Scripture Reading—Acts 12:1-14. Hymn No. 65. Prayer —Margaret Daniels. Talk —“Missions in Japan and Korea” —Joseph Beery. Solo —Miss Ruby Artman. Paper—Mrs. P. G. Williams. Trio —Thelma and Dorothea Williams and Reba Ramey. Everybody is Invited. Mr. and Mrs. Burton Niblick, who have been guests of Mrs. Niblick’s parents at Oakwood, Mo., are expected here the first of the week for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick.

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PLANS ADOPTED For Remodeling of Central School House According to Requirements. OF THE STATE LAW C. N. Christen’s Plans Adopted—Bids Will be Received June 9th. At a meeting of the school board, with A. H. Sellemeyer, F. V. Mills and O. L. Vance and Superintendent E. E. Rice present, definite plans toward the remodeling of the Central school bouse to make it comply with the demands of the state health laws governing the same, were made. The plans and specifications heretofore submitted by Architect C. N. Christen were accepted and two copies of the plans filed with Mr. Mills, the secretary. Notice was ordered given for the receiving of bids up to not later than 7 p. m. June 9th. All bidders are required to file a certified check for S2OO with each bid, conditioned that the bidder enter into contract and bond is awarded the contract. As soon as the contract is awarded, work will begin that the improvements may be finished in time for the opening of school in the fail. The changes will affect the lighting and ventilating facilities. The change in the lighting facilities will be the making of four sets of windows —two on the fist floor, two on the second in the middle rooms, two on the west and two on the east. In the two east rooms, tne windows will be taken out on the south side and the space closed with brick. Two doors will be placed in the basement between the hall and the lavatories. The ventilating department will also come in for changes. The old ventilating grates will be taken out and one and one-half inch mesh grates with iron frames for all openings installed. The openings in the new part will be cut the full width of the ventilating flue and thirty-six inches high. All other ventilating flue openings will be made with the same width and thirty-six inches high. Baffeling plates of heavy galvanized iron will be placed in the flues where used by more than one room, and all the improvements will pe strictly up to the requirements. At the meeting the pay roll of the teachers and other employees, and the other necessary bills for the closing of the school year were allowed.

CLOSE ON DECORATION DAY. We, the undersigned merchants of the city of Decatur, agree to close our respective places of business on Decoration Day, Tuesday, May 30, at 12 m. for the balance of the day. Goode will re delivered in the forenoon only: Niblick & Co. M. Fullenkanp. The Kuebler Co. F. V. Mills. Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson. Holthouse, Schulte & Co. The Myers-Dailey Co. Charles Voglewede. Peoples & Gertee. True & Runyon. Vance, Hite & Macklin. Ed E. Parent. Elzey & Falk. Everett & Hite. Yager Bros. & Reinking. Meyer, Scherer & Beavers. Gay, Zwick & Meyers. Hower & Hower. Bdushwiller & Baker. o WILL GO TO CALIFORNIA. Attorney and Mrs A. P. Beatty and their son, Carl, will leave June 21st for Los Angeles, Cal., thence to Oakwood, which is just across the bay from San Francisco, where they will be guests of Mrs. Beatty's sister this summer. They expect to be gone until the opening of court, September 1, which will necessitate the return of Mr. Beatty. The trip is made in the hope of benefltting the health of Mrs. Beatty, who has been ailing several years. Though the best and most varied kinds of treatment have been tried they have failed in restoring her completely and it is hoped that the change of climate will prove more availing. —o — Mrs. Frank Johnson and daughters, and sister, Miss Mollie Schwartz, went to Fort Wayne yesterday noon.