Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 132, Decatur, Adams County, 5 June 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 132.

district CONVENTION Os Woman’s Home Mission ary Society of Ft. Wayne District of THE M. E. CHURCH Will be Held at Decatur M. E. Church June 13 and 14—The Program. The program for the Fort Wayne district convention of the Woman s Home Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church, to be held at the Decatur M. E. church June 13th and Hth, has just been announced by Mrs. John Niblick, the district president. The program follows: Tuesday June 13—7:30 p. m. Anthem by the Choir. Devotions—Mrs. J. C. Murray, conference president. Address —Mrs. Anna D. Elder, superintendent of Rebecca McClesky Home, Boaz, Ala. Offering. Solo —Mrs. Jesse Sellemeyer., Benediction. Wednesday, June 14—8:30 a. m. Devotional Half-hour —Mrs. C. B. Jones, Garrett. Organization. Words of Welcome —Mrs. Rev G. H. Myers. Response—Mrs. H. H. Deam, Bluffton. » - • Hymn. Report of District Officers —Corresponding Secretary-Treasurer. Solo—Miss Margaret Mills. Election of Officers. Hymn. Benediction. Luncheon at the church by the Queen Esther Circle of Decatur. Afternoon Session —1:30. Devotion —Mrs. Emma Daniels, Conference vice president. Auxiliary Reports. Reports from Department Secretaries. Duet —Misses Edwards and Hower. Address —“Present Scope of the Work”—Mrs. A. B. Cline, Conference corresponding secretary. School of Instruction —Led by Mrs. J. C. Murray, conference president. 1. “How Shall We Organize Auxiliaries and Make Them Grow?” 2. "How Shall We Take Thank Offerings? ’ 3. (a) "How Use the Mite Boxes?” (b) How Place the Mite Boxes?” (c) How Shall We Open the Mite Boxes?” 4. (a) Why Should We Make Special Pledges?” (b> “Shall Each Auxiliary Have an Apportionment?” (c) “How Shall Pledge Money be Raised ?” 5. In What Respect is There a Similarity Between Our Monthly Meetings and Club Meetings?” 6. "How Can We Double Our Membership?” Hymn. Benediction. Wednesday Evening—7:3o Young People’s Rally. District Vice President—Mrs. D. E. Studebaker, Bluffton, presiding. Processional —Mother's Jewels and Queen Esthers. Devotions—Miss Mary Shiver of Simpson Circle, Fort Wayne. Anthem. Solo—Mrs. Arthur Ford. Address—Miss Carrie D. Davis, superintendent of Oriental Home, San Francisco, Cal. Hymn. Installation of District Officer, by Mrs. J. C. Murray, conference president. Benediction—Rev. R. L. Semans. District Officers. President—Mrs. John Niblick, Decatur. Vice President—Mrs. D. E. Studebaker, Bluffton. Corresponding Secretary — Mrs. Grant C. Cheney, Portland. Recording Secretary—Mrs. C. G. Weaver, Fort Wayne. Treasurer —Mrs. Peter Quicksell, Fort Wayne. Department Secretaries. Mite Box Secretary—Mrs. J. Turner, Fort Wayne. Young People's Secretary—Miss Agnes Krick, Decatur. Systematic Beneficence—Mrs. RHart, Garrett.

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Literature and Reading CircleMrs. F. Thornburg, Auburn. Supply Secretary—Miss Ima Triseh, Fort Wayne. Temperance Secretary—Mrs. C. B. Jones. Garrett. District superintendents, pastors and visitors are cordially Invited. Send name of delegates to Mrs. John R. Parrish, Decatur, or meet her at First Methodist Episcopal church for assignment. ' ■ o ATTEND FUNERAL. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bleeke of Union township went to Fort Wayne this ' morning and this afternoon attended the funeral of Henry Niebergall, which was held at 2 o’clock from the home on East Washington street and at 2:30 o’clock from the St. Paul’s Lutheran church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bleeke were close friends of the deceased, having visited frequently with each other, and Mrs. Bleeke having been employed at the Niebergall home for some time previous to her marriage. COURT HOUSE NEWS Neither of the Buffenbargers Given a Divorce— Defendant Pays Cos's. GUARDIAN APPOINTED For Longnecker Children— Hofstetter Dismisses His Case. Special Judge D. D. Heller, who heard the divorce complaint of Martha A. Buffenbarger vs. Henry Buffenbarger, week before last, this morning entered his judgment therein, finding neither of them entitled to a divorce. Mrs. Buffenbarger set out her causes in the complaint, and Mr Buffenbarger in his cross-complaint, but neither were given a decree. The judgment was rendered against the defendant for all costs. Christian Hoffstetter vs. National Supply Co. et al., injunction. Motion by defendant to dismiss cause for want of prosecution sustained. Cause dismissed without prejudice to new action. Judgment against plaintiff for costs. The current report of L. C. Hughes, guardian of Lewis Glen and Francis V. Gessinger, was filed and approved. William B. Drew was appointed guardian of Meyrle and Georgia Longnecker, filing |SOO bond. Laure A. Van Camp, executrix of the Anson Van Camp estate, filed petition for order to compromise claim Monroe Grain. Hay & Milling company, which was sustained. Executrix authorized to settle claim for $102.64. Emerson Elzey, executor, files inventory of the Thomas J. Elzey estate, which court approved. Also petition to sell personal property, which is sustained. Private sale ordered, without notice, for cash at not less than appraisement. Real estate transfers: Albert Studler to Fred M. Studler, quit claim deed to land in Hartford tp., $2000; Grand Encampment, I. O. O. F., to Reiter Encampment, No. 214, lots 21, 22, 23, 24, Decatur cemetery, sl. BLIND TRAVELERS. Three blind men, musicians, and known as the Columbia Concert company, who remained in the city over night, transferring on their way from Ohio City to Hoagland, attracted quite a bit of attention by the many who watched them in their helpless condition in getting about, and who had to be assisted in whatever they undertook to do. At Hoagland they are to give an entertainment under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid society of the M. E. church this evening. They are A. C. Fuhrman, B. F. Williams and J. C. Miller, and have been traveling together for the past seventeen years. They have traveled over the entire United States, with the exception of being at Los Angeles, Cal., and are scheduled to be there during the coming November.

Decatur, Ind. Monday Evening, June 5, 1911.

TO MAKE CHOICE City Council to Make Selection of New Member of School Board. TUESDAY EVENING To Succeed A. H. Sellemeyer Whose Term Expires in August. At the regular session of the city council to be held on Tuesday evening an important feature that will come before the council will be the election of a new member to serve on the school board of the Decatur city schools to succeed A. H. Sellemeyer, president of the board, whose term expires in August, and who will then have served three years. He is not seeking a return to the office, and who the new member will be depends upon the selection to be made by the city council. Two candidates are in the field to fill the vacancy, they be ing Arthur Suttles and Ervin Brandyberry, but neither of them have been making an active fight for the position and the question remains to be settled at Tuesday evening’s meeting. -o — - FUNERAL OF MRS. GALLMEYER. The funeral of Mrs. August Gallmeyer, whose death, occurred Thursday evening after a short Illness, was held this morning at 10 o'clock from the St. John s Lutheran church, north of this city, the Rev. H. C. Jaus officiating. Burial took place in the churdh yard cemetery. The son born to Mr. and Mrs. Gallmeyer ten days ago, whose death was expected, is reported as being better, and hopes are now entertained for its recovery. THE VAIL PLANT Leased by S. H. Adams of Fort Wayne For His Heading Factory. THREE YEAR LEASE Mr. Reed of Portland Will Manage Decatur Factory For Mr. Adams. S. H. Adams, the well known Portland manufacturer, who had leased a tract of land in the north part of the city for the erection of a heading plant, has now leased the ground and buildings of the Vail heading plant, at the comer of Seventh and Jefferson streets, and will have his factory at that place instead of the traet of ground in the north part of the city. The lease of the Vail plant is for a period of three years. Mr. Adams has also bought a part of the machinery of the Vail plant and will use this in the operation of the factory. A part of the timber to be used at the plant is being hauled to the grounds and things are being gotten into readiness for the work. Mr. Adams’ son-in-law, Mr. Reed, of Portland, will manage the Decatur plant. — o LEFT TODAY FOR CALIFORNIA. A. J. Smith and Family Will Have Delightful Trip. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Smith and daughter, Midge, and Miss Mary Fonner left at noon today over the Erie for their western trip. They will go to Los Angeles, Cal., and will also visit at San Diego, San Francisco, and other points of interest in that state; then going to Portland, Tillamook, Oregon; Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., and visiting among the Black Hills of Dakota on their return. The trip will include visits at all the chief points of Interest along the way and will be a most delightful one. MEET FOR PRACTICE. The children of the Methodist Sunday school will meet at the church Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. to prepare for Children's Day.

LIGHTNING STRIKES DEPOT.

Clover Leaf Station at Craigville Damaged During Electrical Storm. During the electrical storm Saturday morning a bolt of lightning struck a telegraph wire of the Clover Railyway company, near the Craigville station, six miles east of Bluffton, and following the wire into the station set fire to the keyboards and adjoining woodwork. But for the fact that Albert S. Abbott, the Craigville merchant, is a nearly riser, the depot would undoubtedly have been destroyed. It was about 4 o'clock and Mr. Abbott, from his home, saw the flames through the station window. Securing a hand extinguisher from his store he hurried to the station and by smashing out a pane of glass was able to direct his extinguisher onto the flames, which by this time were leaping almost to the ceiling. After the flames were under control the agent was summoned from his rooming place at the Frank Hower residence and he opened the station and the last embers of the fire were put out. The damage will not run to more than a few dollars, but it was a close call for the station. —Bluffton News. POLICECOURTNEWS Serious Fight Was Engaged in on Monroe Street Late Saturday Night. CUT ACROSS FACE Arraigned This MorningWarren Jones Pays $lO and Costs. A stabbing affray occurred late Saturday night in front of the Mutchler i meat market, in which Dolph Hoffman was seriously injured by Jim Worden, who it is alleged, struck Hoffman, inflisting a long gash in his j face. The trouble started over a quarter which Hoffman claimed that Worden owed him, and in asking for it both men became angry and Hoffman resented some names which his opponent called him, and hit him in the eye, the mark of which could be plainly seen this morning. In return Worden said that ne wouia get him yet and walked away, returning later with the intention of whipping Hoffman. Finding Hoffman still in the locality of the former fight, he walked up to him and struck him. A gash was cut in Hoffman’s face which required six stitches to close and this morning affidavits were filed and the parties brought into court, where Worden pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was assessed a fine of $1 and costs, which he stayed, and returned to his work on the Line street sewer. Hoffman was unwilling to prosecute the case, and could not state positively whether a weapon was used in the assault or not. This morning Warren Jones appeared before ’Squire Stone and offered to pay the fine which was assessed as the outcome of the trial held Saturday and the fine of $lO and costs was assessed, making $19.65 in all. It was their intention to take the case to the circuit court but for some reason he determined to pay the costs and drop the matter. At the trial Saturday the prosecutor was unable to make the prosecuting witness state the facts which were the substance for the affidavit, and although the oath was taken twice, the witness persisted in failing to remember. ——. o NORTHWEST SYNOD. The Zion classis of the synod of the German Reformed church of the northwestern part of the state will on Thursday of this week convene at the Zion church at Magley and will be brought to a close with solemnity on Sunday, at which time many persons of prominence in the territory will be present. The Rev. P. H. Diehm of Huntington, Rev. Hessert, secretary, and Mathias Kirsch will be among the number to attend and a good attendance on each day is assured. The Sunday services at the Reformed church in this city will be dispensed with here so as to allow the members of the local church to attend, and many are planning to do so.

PROSPEROUS YEAR Just Closed by Fort Wayne & Springfield—J. H. Koenig Re-Elected. TO THE PRESIDENCY And General Managership— Fifteen Directors Were 4 Elected. The reorganization of the Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway company was not completed till about 9 o’clock Saturday evening, when the election showed the following board of directors and officers: President and General Manager— John H. Koenig. Secretary—W. H. Fledderjohann. Auditor—Edwin Fledderjohann. Treasurer —Charles Dirkson. Other members of the directors' board: Henry Gallmeyer. Martin Gerke. Louis Lammers. Henry W. E. Dirkson. S. E. Whipp. William Fledderjohann. Jacob Koenig. William Fuelling. William Auman. L. A. Graham. C. J. Lutz. A short while ago Mr. Koenig was temporarily appointed to the position as president and general manager of the company, this appointment being confirmed at the annual election. The meeting passed off very quietly, nothing of interest beyond the routine work coming before them. The report of Auditor Edwin Fledderjohann, covering the work of the past year was read, and showed the road to be in a flourishing condition. -■ o FOUR ROADS SOLB The County Commissioners Award Contracts For New Macadam Roads. THE BIDS VARIED June Session of the Board Starts Off With Good Rush of Business. The board of county commissioners met today to take up the regular business of the June session, the most important of which was the sale of macadam roads, and this drew a number of contractors. There were four roads sold, Wheat, Sisk & Ruple being awarded • the Egley-Nyffler contract, Vai Snell the Peter Braun road, and Merryman <5 Fugate the Kessler and D. S. Wolfe roads. The bids filed were as follows: Egley-Nyffler Road. Wheat, Sisk & Ruptes272o.oo Sam Yost 3285.00 Clay Engle 2970.00 Merryman & Fugate 3282.00 Miller & Schuh 3372.00 Beers & Brown 3679.00 Peter Braun Road. Vai Snell $2087.00 Wheat, Sisk & Ruple 2530.00 Chris Musser 2700.00 Merryman & Fugate 2469.00 Miller & Schuh 3327.00 Beers & Brown 2699.00 Kessler Road. Merryman &i Fugate $2568.00 ( Wheat, Sisk & Ruple 2735.00 John Engle 2579.00 Chris Musser 2575.25 Miller & Schuh 2635.00 Beers & Brown 2929.00 D. S. Wolfe Road. Merryman & Fugate $2568.00 Wheat, Sisk & Ruple 2875.00 Chris Musser 2570.70 John Engle 2700.00 Miller & Schuh 2736.00 Beers & Brown 3199.00 CHILDREN'S DAY PROGRAM. The Concord Lutheran Sunday school has prepared a very excejlent Children’s day program which will be given next Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the church in Root township.

I REV. VERNOR SPEAKS. Former Decatur Pastor Gives Baccalaureate Sermon at Roodhouse. The Roodhouse (Ill.) Eye-Herald gives an account of the baccalaureate sermon delivered there by the Rev. F. H. Vernor, a former Decatur pastor. The account reads as follows “The church societies of the city united Sunday evening in the baccalaureate services at the Baptist church. The pupils who were to be graduated and their teachers of the high school sat together In front seats of the midale section and a full choir provided music. Rev. W. L. Harms of the Baptist church presided and the opening prayer was offered by Rev. W. R. Butcher of the Congregational church. Miss Nina Hale rendered an appropriate vocal solo. A very excellent sermon was delivered by Rev. Frank H. Vernor of the Christian church. Benediction was announced by Rev. Irvin McMurray of the Methodist church. There was present a large and appreciative audience." BOARD OF REVIEW 4 *• • r . . ” r Met This Morning and Organized For Forty Days’ Session. A VERY BUSY TIME Will be in Order Going Over Assessors’ Books and Hearing Complaints. The board of review, including County Assesor George Gentis, Auditor H. S. Michaud, Treasurer Charles W. Yager and the two appointees, D. N. Erwin ana P. G. Hooper, met at the auditor's office this morning and organized for their forty days’ session, Mr. Gentis being elected president, and Mr. Michaud secretary. On account of the great amount of business about the court house today, including the commissioners' meeting, etc., the board adjourned until 1 o’clock this afternoon, when they proceeded to enter upon their duties. They will go over the various assessor's books and hear complaints from the various tax payers over the county. Certain days will be given over to hearing complaints from tax payers of certain townships and towns, the days to be published later. BIRTH OF A SON To J. H. Koenig of the Interurban Company. ■ I 111 o \ Saturday was a busy day for John H. Koenig. While he was engaged in attending the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway company in this city, at which time he was elected president and general manager of the company, there came to him from his home in St. Mary's, Ohio, the news of the birth of a son. The household now has two sons and a daughter. o GO AS DELEGATES. At the general state Sunday school convention to be held at Fort Wayne on Thursday of this week a number of the members of the local German Reformed church will be in attendance and take part in the services. Mrs. Chris Vogt., Mrs. Henry Moyer and Miss Della j Sellemeyer will be the representatives from this church here. The gathering i will be a notable one and delegates [ from all over the state will be in attendance to represent the various churches. A program of much interest has been prepared, as well as much other business pertaining to a gathering of this kind. o "COW-CATCHER” KILLS A HOG. That "cow-catcners" do not confine their catches to cows alone, was evident Sunday night when the 7:50 car from this city, manned by Motorman Louis Scheumann, struck a large hog that strayed onto the track near Stop 22, near the Charles Dirkson home, making sausage of the hog, the largest piece of the big animal that escaped grinding, being one of the hind quarters. The cow-catcher, or pilot, and the headlight were broken by the collision and the occupants of the car shaken and badly scared.

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MR. OPLIGER RE-ELECTED Chosen to Succeed Himself as County Superintendent of Schools. ON FIRST BALLOT q —— . ; Received Nine Votes Out of Twelve—Much Interest Manifested. Lawrence E. Opliger was re-elected county superintendent of the schools of Adams county on the first ballot, at the annual meeting of the trustees of the various townships, held as the law provides, in the auditor’s office at 10 o'clock on the first Monday 'in June. There were three candidates, Mr. Opllger, Ed 8. Christen, principal of the West ward, Decatur, and Albert Sellemeyer, principal of the Petersoa schools, and the fight waxed rather warm the past few days. Quite a number of people gathered about the court house this morning and considerable interest was manifested. County Auditor Michaud presided over the meeting and the business was taken up at once. The first ballot resulted: Opliger 9 Christen 2 Sellemeyer ...1 As but seven votes were necessary for election, Mr. Opliger was declared duly elected and the meeting adjourned. Mr. Opliger, who therefore succeeds himself, is a native of Wayne county, Indiana, where he was born thirtythree years ago. He came to Adams county with his parents in 1889, and lived in Hartford township until he moved here to assume his official duties. He is a graduate of the TriState Normal college at Angola, and took considerable work at the State University at Bloomington. He taught school in this county six years prior to his election and has been a faithful official. During the campaign many reports were started one way and another, but the trustees, who have absolute control, showed their faith in Mr. Opliger by re-electing him. He will serve for four years, and with the assistance of the people, the trustees and teachers, will advance the schools still further. The schools of Adams county, by the way, are not excelled any where and our students usually make showings for themselves when they enter the world battle. This was shown during the past year when two Monroe township students took the honors In the congressional spelling contest and made splendid showings at the state contest. Bluffton, Ind., June 5—A. R. Huyette was today re-elected count}’ superintendent, there being no opposition to him. Hartford City, Ind., June s—(Specials Daily Democrat)—Hartford City, Ind., June s—The present county superintendent, M. C. Townsend, was today chosen to succeed himself in that position for a term of four years. He was not opposed. — - o RECIPROCITY IS THE ISSUE. (United Press Service.) Council Bluffs, lowa, June s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Because of the good weather for corn plowing, a light vote is expected today in the special congressional election in the Ninth lowa district to elect a successor to Walter I. Smith, elevated to the United States circuit bench. Issues are confused because the Taft reciprocity banner is being carried by W. A. Cleveland, a democrat, and W. R. Greene, republican, opposing him, is against reciprocity. As this is the first election since reciprocity became an issue, the result is being watched closely by national politicians. BANS PUBLISHED. Another approaching June wedding was announced Sunday at the St. Mary's church for the first time, the contracting parties to be Miss Edna Ehinger of this city and William Berling of Bluffton. Both are prominent people, and the event will be one of prominence in social circles.