Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 137, Decatur, Adams County, 10 June 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 137.

THE FIFTH ANNUAL Commencement of Common Schools of County Held in This City Today. ON SCHOOL CAMPUS Class of 138 Receives Diplomas—Dr. W. N. Ferris Gives Address. -— A fitting climax to one of the most in the history of the common schools of Adams county was the fifth annual commencement held on the Central school campus in this city this morning at 9:30 o'clock, when a class of one hundred thirty-eight of the young boys and girls received diplomas for having completed the common school cou-se. The day which had been looked forward to for many weeks by pupils, teachers and patrons, dawned fair and bright and the attendance from every township in ' the county was quite good. The graduates assembled at the court house at 9 o'clock, where they were organised by County Superintendent Opliger according to townships, and each given a badge of lavendar , ribbon. Then they inarched two by two to the west side of the court house where they were grouped for a picture taken by. the Moser studio, and then formed in line again, and lead by the Blue Creek Cornet band, proceded to the Central school campus, where on the east lawn a large platform was erected for their accommodation. The line of march of graduates, in double file, was nearly two squares long. Seats had also been irranged in amphitheater form under the shady trees for the accommodation of the large number of patrons, friends and others interested in the educational work of the county, the attendance being unusually large. Marching rfith the graduates, and given place on the platform, where the township trustees. The decorations were the national colors, materializing in' the form of bunting and flags. County Superintendent L. E. Opliger presided, and after an overture by the Blue Creek band, led by Professor Bliss of Geneva, the music being unusually good, the regular program was opened, the Rev. Charles Ehle of the Baptist church giving the Invocation. The Dudley Buck Male quartet of Fort Wayne provided the vocal music and each number was received with applause, the quartet being called back time and again. Professor Opliger then introduced Dr. W. N. Ferris, president of the Ferris Institute, Big Rapids, Mich., who ( gave the class address again this year, as he did last. Dr. Ferris stated that he had been disappointed in arriving late. He made a sixty-mile trip by automobile Friday and this morning arriving at Kendallville at 2:30 o'clock, and then by two minutes missed the car that should have brought him in here at 7:50, thus delaying his arrival here until 9:50. He stated, however, that he was used to disappointments, and turning to the graduates advised them that it was one thing that they should get used to, also, teaching themselves to make the best of everything and surmounting the disappoint-, ments. He stated that he preferred; addressing common school graduates ( to those of higher institutions, for they formed the body of the state—that not, more than four or five per cent of, common school graduates graduated from the high school, and less than one per cent from the highter 'nsti tutions of learning. He then plunged into the pith and point of one of the best and most practical addresses that it has been the fortune of Adams county people to hear. He stated that animals have instincts whereby they live; that primitive man had little more-than instinct by which to be guided and live, but that in the present day of civilization and culture, it required more than that to gain even a bare sustenance, and that it was therefore required of a man that be cultivate himself to the best of his ability in order to keep even a foothold in the world. What the graduates should therefore do, now, that they have accomplished one stint in life's journey, should be to deterCONTINUED ON PAGE THREE

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MISS MOSES RETURNS. Miss Gertrude Moses, daughter of i Mr. and Mrs. E. 8. Moses, who has been In Chicago since March taking treatment from a specialist for relief from rheumatism, returned home Friday afternoon much Improved. While there Miss Moses was a patient a part of the time at St. Luke's hospital, where a new treatment was administered. which has given her more benefit than any of the many she has tried since she ill, and she is nowable to help herself in many ways. It is thought that with the continued treatment applied by the local physicians, and with rides and living in the open air as much as possible, her improvement will be continued. THE COURT NOTES June Term of Court Closes Today for Long Summer Vacation. CASES DISMISSED Blue Creek Ditch Case Will be Continued—To be Taken Up June 19. Real estate transfers: William H. Parr to Mary A. Blowers, lot 360, Berne, $1,400; Grace Johnson to Mary J. Spade, part of lot 275, Decatur, sl, 200; Frederick Bender to Amos Z. Smith, 20 acres, St. Mary's tp.. $1600; Wm. Peel to John M. Peel, quit claim deed to 25 acres. Wabash tp., $100; E. C. Opliger to Sarah C. Opliger, land in Hartford tp., $150: Elizabeth Ruinpie to Lydia Donnelly, lots 177, 178, | Berne, $1175. —— TodaV was the last day of the April term of court before the summer vacation. which ends with the opening of the September term. September 4th. John M. Wells, guardian of Alta C. ' Pontius, filed inventory, which the court approved. One-third of June, the month of roses and brides—is gone—and but ■ three marriage licenses issued this month. The two state cases against Fred C. Deitsch for selling liquor unlawfully, were dismissed. Nolle prosequi filed in the case of the State vs. Louis Corbin, charged with selling liquor without a license. Defendant discharged. Herman Gerke et al. vs. Decatur Packing Co., appointment of receiver. Final report of distribution made. Receiver discharged. Special Judge Hartford of Portland was here today and made an entry in the Blue Creek ditch case, continuing this trial during vacation for want of time during the present term of court, which closes today. The trial will be taken up again June 19th, after two weeks' vasation. Maryland Casualty company vs. Decatur Egg Case Co., contract, demand, $4,316.82, C. E. Sturgis, special judge. Separate answers and returns filed byJohn W. Vail and C. S. Niblick. Cause set for hearing on citation for third day of September term. Elizabeth Rice et al. vs. Henry H. Hart et al., partition. Plaintiff's attorney allowed $25, taxed as costs. — o — TO NATIONAL T. P. A. MEETING. Mr. J. H. Heller Left Today for Week at Philadelphia. Ye editor has brushed off the printers ink and hiked for the tall timber. Mr. J. H. Heller left the city this morning for Indianapolis, and tonight will leave ' that city on the Indiana special that ! will carry them to the great city oi Philadelphia. where the national con- ' vention, T. P. A., will be held. In ad--1 dition to the meeting, side trips are ar- [ ranged for .Atlantic City and other places. They will return byway of J Washington, D. C„ where they will take in the sights of the national capJ itol. 0 — Mrs. H. Berling and Mrs. E. X. I Ehinger and daughter. Miss Edna, who 1 were Bluffton visitors yesterday, re- ' turned home.

Decatur, Ind. Saturday Evening,

IS AGAINST TAFT Senator Borne of Oregon is Red Hot on the President’s Trail. STRANGLED HERSELF Edith Terry Committed Suicide by the Stocking Route. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C„ June 10 —(Special to Daily Democrat) Discussing the reported "split” in the ranks of the progressives in the senate. Senator Jonathan Borne, jr. (Rep. Ore.), todaysaid: "The apparent effort on the part ot some newspapers to mislead the people of this country by conveying the idea that there is no protest against • Taft's renomination is the most asinine, idiotic piece of peanut politics I have ever seen indulged in. I would suggest to the newspaper editors and representatives to propound these two questions to the first 100 republicans they meet: "First: Who will be the nominee of the next republican national convention? “Second: Who will be the next president “Then, on the assumption that no convention will ever nominate a man that he delegates in the convention believe will inevitably be defeated, see what conclusion they come to as to who will not be the republican nominee." Greenport, N. Y., June 10 —(Special to D aDomeyIicc,SHRDLCMFWYPMF to Daily Democrat) —Because her par ents refused to permit her to marry ; the man of her choice, Miss Edith Ter ry of Orient, strangled herself with her stocking. She stuffed her ears and nose with cotton and then noosing the stocking around her neck, lay down on the bed and pulled the noose tight. Charles Ppling, a prominent fanner living southwest of this city, suffered the loss of a valuable two weeks’ old colt, the death resulting from a sudden attack of stomach trouble. WILL WED TUESDAY Decatur Young Lady Will Wed Fort Wayne Young Man Tuesday. AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH Anna Meyer to Marry Clem Hake—Will Take Eastern Tour. On next Tuesday morning at 7:30 o'clock, June 13tb, at the St. Mary's Catholic church will occur the wedding of Miss Anna Meye-. youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Meyer of west of the city, to Mr. Clem Hake, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hake of Hesse Cassel. The bride is a very accomplished young lady, very popular in her large circle of friends, all of whom wish her much happiness in her future life. The groom is a veryestimable and popular young man and has a very good position in Ft. Wayne, where they will reside, he having a home already furnished for his bride at 318 East Williams street. After the ceremony at the church a reception, with a wedding dinner and supper, will be tendered the bridal party and sev-enty-five guests at the home of the bride's parents. The newly married couple will leave in the evening for the east, where they will spend their honeymoon, being gone about three weeks, during which they will visit all the interesting places in the east. G. W. RUPRIGHT BETTER. Mrs. John Rex received a lettefr from the family of her brother. G. W. (better known as "Wentz”) Rupright, living near Burdette, Kans., bringing the good news that Mr. Rupright, who was stricken with apoplexy the last of May. is much better.

INTERURBAN SCHEDULE. Cart Change Time Again Today—Go Into Ft. Wayne on Calhoun St. With the opening of Calhoun street Fort Wayne, the public again, after several months’ closing on account oi improvements, the Fort Wayne <fc Springfield interurban cars tod-ty again adopted a new schedule, the cars leaving here at the even hours instead of "ten minutes before tin hous, as they have been doing the pasi month. The first car leaves here at 5:50 o'clock, as usual, the next at s then 10, 12, 2,4, 6,8, the last leaving here at 10 p. m. The crews were also changed. Henry Kruel and C. L. Meibers have the first runs; Homer Ruhl and Ed Green the later runs, and Ed Beery and August Greisinger the freight car. Edger Gerber and Jesse Sc hug will be the extra conductors. The two extra motormen are Louis Scheimann and Fred Smith, they being employed at .the car barns. The cars will continue the two-hour schedule. ——— —e ■■ — ■ - STATE EVANGELITS Services to be Conducted Here by State Evangelist Miller During THE MONTH OF JULY Employed by State Baptist Convention—Big Tent Will be Secured. ' — Evangelist A. W. Miller, employed i by the Baptist convention of Indiana | as state evangelist, will be in Decatur' during the month of July, probably be- ■ ginning July 3th. He is a speaker j of great force, a man of deep convic- | tion, very loyal to the truth as he sees it, and is thoroughly consecrated to the service of God and man. The fact that he has been in the employ of the state convention for some time, and that the board considers him one of the strongest men of the denomination in the state is a guarantee of his abil-; ity. The local church has been re- j joicing in the fact of his coming ever | since the arrangements were made j about two months ago. The services, as planned for the j past several months, will be held in a | large tent with seating accoinmoda-1 tions for 800 or 1,000 people. This tent I will probably be located at the rear of the Baptist church, if the room there will permit of the spreading oi so large a tent. WERE SCARED AWAY Chicken Thieves Were Over -I taken Just in Time—Got No Fowls. AT MILTON HILBERT’S Hired Hand Returns at Late Hour and Found Disturbance On. Chicken thieves are again making their visits in this part of the county, and Thursday night were frightened away from the farm of Milton Hilbert, living four and one-half miles southwest of this city and one mile east of Rivarre, it is believed, before they were successful in their attempt. It was about the midnight hour when the hired hand was returning home and when near the house noticed a man leaving the yard, while a rig was driving up and down the road. Going into the barnyard he noticed a drove of chickens coming from all directions, and they scattered about in different places, showing they had been disturbed from their roost. Mr. Hilbert was asleep at the time and unaware of the fact until aroused by the farm hand. Neither were able to state whether or not any of the fowls had been taken, but stated there would be close . atilling from now on.

June 10, 1911.

DALE MOSES HURT Horse Fightens at Automobile That Approached in the Dark. THROWN FROM RIG Were Moses and Dyke Frisinger—Moses Received Painful Injuries. Dale Moses, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Moses of north of the city, was quite badly hurt Friday evening about 8 o’clock when his horse frightened at an automobile that approached in the dark without a light. Mr. Moses was thrown from the rig and fell to the ground with such force that he received bad sprains of the back, hip, one wrist, his left hand —one finger of which was hurt in such away that the skin was almost entirely stripped from It —and he also received a cut on the head, requiring one or two * stitches to clcsc. The accident happened near the corner of the John Niblick residence. The horse was one recently purchased by Mr. Moses and he. with Dyke Frisinger, was driving it to get it "city broken." Just as they reached the corner the automobile approached, and the horse, taking fright, plunged, breaking the girth. The shafts flew up and frightened the horse still more, tipping the buggyover in such away that the occupants were thrown ont. Frisinger escaped with no injury. Mr. Moses was taken to a physician, where his injuries were given attention and he was then taken to his home. The horse, after tipping the occupants from the rig, ran to the Sol Linn home on Jefferson street, where it broke loose from the buggy, and then made for its old home near Willshire, Ohio, where it was gotten by Sim Burke, who made the trip for it and returned it to Mr. Moses, the new owner. U. S. Drummond of Pleasant Mills, who was in the city this morning mentioned seeing a runaway horse that passed that way last night, but he stated the Pleasant Mills people did not know whose it was. It was undoubtedly the Moses horse, returning to its old stamping ground. decaturTchosen Zion Classis of German Reformed Church of Northwest District. HERE NEXT YEAR Sunday Closing Day—Services Very Interesting and Well Attended. Great is the interest that is being manifested at the Zion classis of the synod of the northwest district of the German Reformed church, being held at Magiey this week. A large number of the delegates from all parts of this district are in attendance and a large crowd is looked for on the closing day, which is tomorrow. The business sessions which occupied attention Friday ano -were finished this morning, were of much importance, and at which time the report of the financial and other standing of the church was read. Other reports concerning the present work being carried out in this district, including the missionary and other benovelent work showed the departments to be in flourishing condition. The principal doings of the business session held Friday were the election of officers to serve during the next year and the selection of the next place for the meeting of the synod, and Decatur was chosen for the gathering place. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Rev. Schneider of Magiey; vice president, Rev. Klausing of Garrett; secretary, Rev. Hessert, Decatur; treasurer, Matthias Kirsch, also of Decatur. The meeting to be held here next year will be held '.a the German Reformed church, and will no doubt convene the week following < he Pentecost Sunday.

PARTNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS. The laws of the state of Indiana require persons conducting business as partners to file in the office of the clerk of the circuit court in the county where such business is conducted a certificate stating the full name and residence of each partner. In fact very few have complied with the law. Such partnerships as are transacting business in open violation of the law are taking a great risk as a fine of SIOO may be imposed upon any one who failed to cause such partnership to be registered. Any person who desires to be informed upon the question can refer to the acts of 1909 ai pages 358 and 359. It would seem that the law is a very reasonable one and should be complied with. A FORMER CITIZEN Peter B. Manley of Marion Died Last Evening of Heart Failure. RESIDED AT GENEVA Was Engaged in the Practice of Law There For Many Years. A message from Marion early this morning announced the death of Peter B. Manley, for eighteen years a resident of Marion, but previous to that time he lived in this county at Gene-1 va. He died at about 6 o'clock from ! heart failure, death coming without j "warning, in fact his health had been exceptionally good. He was a native of Jay county, naving been born August 4, 1854, and was educated in the •common schools of that county and j also Liber College. He began the practice of law in Geneva with his < father, being admitted to the bar in : this city in 1879 while the late James ■ R. Bobo presided on the bench. His . ■father died in this city while addressing a jury in the Adams circuit court, his death coming from rhe same atfli‘> tion. Mr. Manley was first married to, Miss Dora McKaig of Mercer county, j ’Ohio. she dying in 1884. Since locating in Marlon he was married to his I present wife, and she, with a brother. ■ J. C. Manley, and a sister, Mrs. E. E. ■ Friedline, both of Geneva, survive. : The funeral services will be held from ; their commodious home Sunday afternoon, and it is likely that some of the ! members of the Adams County bar. will attend. U. B. MINISTERIAL INSTITUTE. At the recent session of the ministerial institute of the St. Joseph conference of the United Brethren conference the following officers were elected to serve for the next year: President, D. Robison. Ligonier, Ind; vice president, W. F. Overmeyer, Butler, Ind.; secretary, I. Imler, Decatur; treasurer, I. S. Cleaver, Rich Valley, Ind.; critic, L. L. Shafer. Columbia City, Ind. — o GENEVA MAN PASSES AWAY. Hiram Pine, a resident of Geneva, Ind., died last evening at 7 o’clock at the St. Joseph’s hospital. Death followed an operation for bladder trouble. The deceased was about fifty-five years of age. The body was removed to the N. W. Bloom undertaking parlors and will be shipped to Geneva, Indiana, where burial will take place.— Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. GET NOTICES IN EARLY. To insure Insertion, notices of all kinds should be gotten to the news office early- in the day—before 9 o’clock, if possible. It frequently happens that notices are given in at noon or at time of going to press, with the expectation that they get out in that evening's paper, but too frequently there is disappointment, and through no fault of the newspaper employees. Get your notices in early.

Miss Bertha Johns entertained a crowd of friends at her home Thursday evening and for some time the home was the scene of much pleasure. 'A large number gathered at the home 'and games of several kinds afforded {pastime for the evening. Pedro, which •was the main feature of the evening, proved quite Interesting and prizes were awarded to the successful players. Dainty refreshments were served at a late hour.

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EPWORTH LEAGUE Miss Mallonee, District Secretary, Returns From Ft. Wayne. ARRANGED PROGRAM in For District Convention to be Held at Portland June 27, 28, 29. Miss Etta Mallonee of this city, dlsi trict secretary of the Epworth League association ot the Fort Wayne district, returned Friday evening from Fort Wayne, where r riaay sne met the other members of the cabinet at the First M. E. church, where the program for the district convention, to be held at Portland, June 27th, 28th and 29th, was arranged. Those attending the cabinet meeting besides Miss Mallonee were Rev. L. N. Edwards of Portland, Frank S. Hickman of Fremont. Ethel Metcalf, Spencerville, Ohio; Dr. Beatty ot Fort Wayne and lona Easley of Fort Wayne. The following is the program: Tuesday Afternoon, June 27. Devotional. Organization. Address —"Getting Things Done” — Rev. R. L. Semans. Quiet Hour —W. A. Griest. Tuesday Evening. Orchestra, Pennville Chior. Sermon —.-Power of a Consecrated PersonUiay”—Chesten Smith. Reception—Portland Chapter. Wednesday Morning. Reports. (First Department.) Address —Nellie Mason. Solo —Forest Miller, Garrett. Religious Uses of Life’s Margin— Chesten Smith. Recess. (Second Department.) Rev. L. N. Edwards in charge. Practical Operation—Ruth Ridenour Address —Dr. J. A. Beatty. Wednesday Afternoon. Rev. J. K. Cecil in charge. Report—Ethel Metcalf, Practical Operation—Miss Margaret Wells. Report, Fourth Department. Practical Operation —Grace Hiner. Positive —Social Christianity—C. C. Travis. Music —Junior Epworth Choir, Pennville. Consecration —Deaconess. Wednesday Evening. Portland Orchestra. "The Hero of Babylon”—Dr. Joshua Stansfield. Thursday Morning. Devotions—lona Easley. Address —Dr. Stansfield. Missionary Pledge. Business. Address—" The Superstructure"— Dr. Clark Crawford. Thursday Afternoon. Devotions. Junior Hour —Mrs. Griswold. Rest. Life Work Conference—Dr. Beatty. Deaconess. Ministry—Dr. Light. Missionary—Dr. Pease. Thursday Evening. Music—Portland Choir. Solo—Carl Burnett. “Appeal of the Church of Today”— Dr. Light. ONE MORE HORSE SALE. The Deeatur Horse Sale company held a meeting Thursday night at which several questions of vast importance were settled concerning the future policy of the company. It was agreed to hold another sale on June 22nd, and from that date have a six weeks' vacation, reopening the sales about the middle of August. The sale held Thursday, although attended by a great many people, was remarkably slow in results, part of the stock offered being withdrawn from the sale. The company will continue to occupy the present quarters, the main barn accommodating one hundred and fifty head and subsidary barns across the street holding a hundred more. At Thursday’s sale all the heaviest horses seemed to bring the high dollar and today strings of the sleek looking animals were led to the different stations where they were loaded for shipment to other points. Mrs. D. N. Erwin has returned from a several week's stay with relatives in Jonesboro, Ark., and West Plains, Mo.