Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 140, Decatur, Adams County, 14 June 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 140.

OFFICERS ELECTED - Mrs. Jno. Niblick Re-Elected President of the District W. H. M.S. ■ a—business session — Held This Morning—ln- { crease in Membership During Past Year. The annual convention of the Fort Wa»ne district of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church opened Tuesday evening at the, .Methodist church in this city with a fairly good attendance, though the greeter number of the delegates and visitors did not arrive until today. The church has been special:., decorated for the convention with American flags and with potted and cut flowers. While this is only a district convention—the conference being divided into six districts —an unusual feature of the convention is the attendance of all the conference officers. Two cf these reside in Decatur, and are members of the local church, they being Mrs. J. W. Vail, who has been conference treasurer thirteen years, and, Mrs. Emma Daniel, conference vice ( president. The other two conference officers in attendance are Mrs. .1. C. Murray, conference president, and Mrs A. B. Cline, of Bluffton, conference secretary. The high esteem in which these women are held, is manifested by the long continued service ar officers in the organization which , tbej represent. The Fort Wayne dis-, trict is conceded to be the strongest ( district of the six at' the north Indiana conference. Mrs. John Niblick of this city, who u>, district president, presided at the Hx-ning session, and after an anthem by the choir, introduced Mra. J. C. Murray, conference president, who conducted the devotional service. This was fallowed by a prayer by Mrs. Emma Daniel, conference vice president, and then came the address of the evening by Mrs. Anna D. Elder, superintendent of the Rebecca McClesky Home at Boaz, Alabama. This school for girls of the south, in which boys were later received for instruction, is maintained by the Woman's Home Missionary societies of the M. E. church in general, and the working knowledge of the practical good that is being done through the societies. " as brought home to the members in a very clear way Tuesday evening by Mrs. Elder. Mrs. Elder is a wife of a minister and both have worked together through hardship, poverty and many obstacles on the western frontier. later taking up home missionary work in the south. She brought before the assembly Tuesday evening the great need of mission work in the south, where there are practically no free schools, and where the ignorance and the train of misery following such is unusually great.. She then told of how, backed by the Woman's Home Missionary society of the M. E. society, she and her husband established several schools for the education and training of girls in the south, the school at Boaz being one of these. The money was raised by personal work among the congregations and the home built, teachers employed and the poor and needy girls and boys of the mountains, where many thousands cf their ancestors had never learned enough to read the Bible, and many probably had never been more than ten miles from home, with po privilege to hear the truth —have been taught religious and educational truths; and how many of these have gone te institutions of higher learning and then to foreign or home countries as missionaries, After the establishment of the home at Boaz, and the building of the comfortable buildings of the same, the seventy-five students were renderei homeless by the burning of the building, but this was soon rebuilt through the aid of the societies in general, and is now enlarging year by year. Many married women, whose hungering tor ’■■nowledge has been so great through their lives, have become students al the home, and thereby become better wives and mothers. The homes ar< still in need of support and enlargement, however, and at the close of the address an offering was taken for

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helping in the good work. A vocal solo by Mrs. Jesse Sellemeyer, followed by the benediction by the Rev. R. L. Semans, closed the opening session of the convention. Tonight’s Program—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 CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.

ONE WEEK REMAINS Until the Closing Exercises of the St. Joseph’s High School WILL TAKE PLACE Program Will be Interesting One and Rewards of Merit Given. One week from tonight will occur the annual commencement exercises of the St. Joseph’s Catholic high school at the Bosse opera house, and but lit tie remains yet to be completed for the carrying out ot the closing exercises The class for this year is one of the most successful that has passed the threshold of the St. Joseph's school, and with an education that will aid ■ them much toward the carrying out of j whatever profession they might wish ; to follow in after years, or an excellent training for the entering upon of a more advanced course of learning to better fit themselves for a higher calling, or whatever they feel themselves best adapted to. The class is made up of nine members, six young men and three young ladies, who will at this time receive their deserved reward for their accomplished work. Father . Travers of Portland, who will be the 1 speaker of the evening, has not as yet . announced his subject, but his words ; will run along the line of education and advice to the members of the ! class for them to carry out after they have left school. Other numbers will make up the program and will consist of musical selections, after which Father Wilken will distribute the diplomas and give a short address to the class.

RtV. WISE ATTENDS - - - Adult Bible Class of Evangelical Church at Berne Last Evening. ALSO AFTER BANQUET Much Business Cared For and the Meeting Was Spirited. Rev. D. O. Wise returned home today from Berne, where he on Tuesday evening attended an annual banquet and meeting of the organized adult Bible class of the Evangelical church, which was held at the church there and attended by a large number of the congregation. Rev. F. C. Berger of Cleveland, Ohio, traveling secretary of the organization, was present and delivered the principal address of the evening. Rev. J. J. Wise of Fort Wayne, presiding elder of the Fort Wayne district, was also in attendance and viewed with interest the excellent work which was carried out. Rev. Wise of this city was also on the program and lead the devotional services. Benevolent work to a certain extent, was attended to, as well as other business affairs relative to the work of the church, and the gathering was a very enthusiastic one. After the services were concluded at the church they went to the home of one of the members, where the banquet was served and where the remainder -of the evening was spent ' in a social way.

Decatur, Ind. Wednesday Evening, June 14, 1911.

FORMER RESIDENT Mrs. Margaret Counterman, a Sister of Mrs. Shafer Peterson DIED IN MISSOURI At Home of Daughter—Was Born in St. Mary’s Township, This County. Mrs. Margaret Counterman, born and reared in St. Mary's township, this county, but who for the pasttwenty years has resided in Missouri, died just one month ago today, May 14th, at the home .of her daughter, Mrs. Archer, at Rockville, Mo., is the word that has come to her sister, Mrs. Shafer Peterson, of this city. Mrs. Counterman had arrived at the age of sev-enty-two years and her death was caused by kidney trouble and othe*' ailments, complicated with the infirmities of old age. She was a daughter of Samuel and Nancy Smith, pioneer residents of St. Mary’s township, and both she and her husband, the late Jacob Counterman, spent their early days here. She leaves two daughters, a sister, Mrs. Shafer Peterson, of this city; a brother, Eli Smith, of Gas City, and a sister in Oklahoma. Mrs. Counterman visited here only two years ago and renewed the acquaintanceship of her girlhood days. She has many relatives and friends here who are grieved to hear of her death o — DAY OF ARGUE In School Board Alley Vacation Case Will Probably be Monday, June 26th. CONCLUDE EVIDENCE At 4 O’clock Yesterday Afternoon in Allen Superior Court.

The evid’ence in the case of the Decatur school board for the vacation of the StudebaKer-Central school house alley between Third and Fourth streets, which was on trial in the Allen superior court at Fort Wayne before Judge Yaple, Monday and Tuesday, was finished Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. The arguments will be beard at a later date, probably a week from next Monday, as the resuming of the trial of the Blue Creek ditch case in the Adams circuit court next Mon day would prevent many of the attorneys from attending court in Fort Wayne during tj>at week. Attorneys D. B. Erwin and D. E. Smith are attorneys for the petitioners in the alley vacation case, while Attorneys P. G. Hooper, C. J. Lutz and C. L. Walters appear for the remonstrators. The case is quite an interesting one and is being fought to a finish. HERBERT ADAIR IS GRADUATED. Port Deposit. Md., June 12—Herbert J. Adair, son of the Hon. John A. M. Adair of Portland, Ind., was among the graduates at the commencement of the Tome School for Boys here today. Adair, during his schooling here, has been prominent in athletics, and had an active part in school life. He will enter Cornell university in September, where he will take a scientific course. The Tome School for Boys is one of the largest schools in the east, and the most heavily endowed preparatory school in the country. CHILDREN'S DAY PROGRAM, The Sunday school children of the Pleasant. Mills M. E. church of which the Rev. D. A. J. Brown is pastor, will have its Childrens Day exercises next Sunday evening, a very nice program having been arranged. Everybody is invited to hear them.

Children's Day will be observed at the Winchester U. B. church on the afternoon of June 18th, at the hour of 2:30 sharp. Everybody is invited.

THE MANLEY FUNERAL Held From Home in Marlon and Was Largely Attended. The funeral of P. B. Manley of Marion, a former resident of this county, previous to his going to Marion, w-.is held Sunday afternoon from the home and was largely attended by many oi various professions, including several attorneys of the local bar. The Elks, Knights of Pythias and the Grant County Bar association attended in ? body and the services were in chaigc of the Elks, of which order he had been a prominent member. GAVE STAG PARTY Fred Schaub, Who Will Become Benedict Next Tuesday Morning THE GUEST OF HONOR At Turtle Soup “Shower” Given by Fred Schur ger —Merry Time Spent. Fred Schaub, the popular young business man, a member of the hardware firm of Schaub, Gottemoller & Company, who on Tuesday, June 28th, will join the ranks of the benedicts, was given a stag party—a turtle soup “shower” or a “farewell” party—whatever it may be pleased to be call--1 ed —by Fred Schurger at the Schurger ' homestead, west of the city, Tuesday evening. The affair was a lawn party and the beautiful Schurger lawn was just the right ptace for an event of this ’ kind. A large banquet table had been set on the lawn and this was beauti- : fully decorated with June bridal roses ! in their varied tints and fragrance. It ' was at this long table that the fortyfive or more men friends of the groom-to-be were seated, Mr. Schaub being given the place of honor. A delicious turtle soup supper, with all its delicious accompaniments, was served, and it is said that as the event was a “shower" the proverbial “flowing bowl” was kept continually flowing, as well as the stream of good cheer and mirth. After supper, card-playing was in order and during the evening, Fred Schurger. the host, in behalf of the assembly, made a dignified and wellturned speech, presenting to the "groom-to-be'’ the “shower gift”—a handsome umbrella, a token of the good wishes of his friends. Now, who can say that the brides get all the showers? Mr. Schaub’s friends can well say that they took a novel mode of departure front time-honored cus-

tom. . INJURED SEVERLY Pink Ball While Picking Cherries Fell a Distance of Twenty Feet. IT MAY BE SERIOUS Alighted on His Head and Shoulders —Was Rendered Unconscious. While standing in a tree picking cherries Tuesday evening about 6 o'clock Pink Ball fell a distance of twenty feet and alighting on his head and shoulders was seriously Injured. He had climbed to the tree by the means of a ladder and unable to reach some of the fruit from the ladder, stepped on a limb of the tree and commenced picking. Without warning the limb broke and precipitated him to the ground, twenty feet below. He alighted on his head and shoulders and was unconscious from the effects of the fall. Neighbors,-soon carried him into the house and medical asistance arriving at that time he was restored to consciousness. Today he is resting easier, but is unable to move his head, and constant care is necessary. Had the fall occurred an inch different than it did a broken neck would probably have resulted. o Fred Althoen of Willshire, Ohio, was a business visitor here today.

SHOW NEXT WEEK The Guy Stock Company Will Play Here Next Week Under New Tent. ALL NEW EQUIPMENT Will Come From Union City Sunday Evening—Plays Here All Week. The Guy Stock company is again i billing the city for a week’s stand, beginning next Monday, the 19th. They will, as is usual with the summer circuit, play In a tent, and this year they will spread a new canvas, put on entirely new shows, and give the usual high-class band concerts. Even new seats are a feature of this year's offering. They are playing this week at Union City and will arrive here SunI day evening, and will pitch their tent ' -it her on the lot formerly occupied I or across the river on the Teeple lot, I The tent this year is larger than the other and it is not known whether the old location will accommodate it or not. The license was issued today for the week’s stand and the bills will be posted today or tomorrow. This company is noted for its clean, entertaining shows and enjoys an exIcellent patronage in this city, and with ths new equipment the week here should prove a banner week of the season. The same cast of players that were with the show last year will be with them this time, and all are proficient actors. WILL TAKE BRIDE Wedding of Rev. Ernest Fledderjohann Will Take Place ON NEXT WEDNESDAY — His Bride Will be Miss Katie Strickler of Louisville, Kentucky. Relatives and friends in this city have received invitation to the wedding of the Rev. Ernest Fledderjohann of Louisville, Ky., which will take place next Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, June 21st, the bride to be Miss Katie Strickler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. G. Strickler, a well known and highly esteemed young lady of that city. The wedding will take place at the South Louisville Reformed church of which the Rev. Fledderjohann has been pastor two years. The Rev. Fledderjohann is a native of New Knox-ville,-Ohio, and is a brother of W. H. and Edwin Fledderjohann of the Fort Wayne Springfield railway company of this city. He was graduated from the McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, after which he took an ex tended trip abroad, visiting in Jerusalem and othef places in the HolyLand, and other points of interest in the old world, upon his return here, taking charge of the pastorate at. Louisville. He spent one summer here during his vacation while attending, the seminary, and was employed both in the office and on the line of the Fort Wayne & Springfield railway, becoming acquainted with many Decatur people who will hear of his coming marriage with much interest. His brother, Edwin, and members of the W. H. Fledderjohann family will probably attend the wedding. e—■ —— MONROE AID GIVES SOCIAL. The Ladies' Aid society of Monroe will give an ice cream social Saturday. June 17th, to which the community is invited. Proceeds for the benefit of the church. Everybody take notice. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Glssler of Wren, Ohio, have returned to their home, having been shoppers here during the day. Mrs. L. B. Moulton returned to Michigan City after visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Mann. She was accompanied by her sister, Miss Dessie Mann, who will spend the summer there.

FUELLING CHURCH PICNIC. The annual picnic of the Fuelling Lutheran church, five miles northwest! of this city, of which the Rev. j Dornself is pastor, will be held In the Herman Gerke grove, a half mile west of the church, next Sunday. The Rev. Paul Miller, pastor of the St. Paul's Lutheran church, of Fort Wayne, will preach the morning sermon, and in the , afternoon the school children will give an entertainment of songs, recitations and other exercises. Refreshments will be on the grounds and every one 4 who attends, will be afforded a day of unexcelled pleasure. All are invited. - 0 , COMPLETES TERM Felix Holthouse Graduates With Honor at Collegeville, Ind. THE EXERCISES HELD Yesterday and Today—Decatur People Witness Interesting Program. Charles S. Niblick. Ben Smith and Arthur Holthouse left Tuesday for Collegeville, Ind., where they attended the commencement exercises of the, St. Joseph college and where a number of young men of this ciy are attending, and Felix Holthouse, son ot J. B. Holt- 1 house graduates with high honor. The exercises required two days, the 13th and 14th. Tuesday evening a play entitled, “Under the Flag,” was produced by a number of the students. This same play was produced on the evening of March 17th, and won such applause from those who attended that it was repeated upon request. This morning the commencement exercises proper were held, including several addresses by prominent orators, the baccalaureate and class address. The presentation of diplomas and medals i for the good work accomplished and degrees were presented and conferred immediately following the program. At present there are three from this city attending, Felix Hplthouse, Eari Bremerkamp and Francis Smith. Arthur Holthouse, who returned some time ago, owing to an accident receiv- ; ed there, will again return in the fall to resume his course. The exercises rendered at this college are always witnessed by a number of people from here, where many young men of this city have received their higher education. TO CALIFORNIA Dr. J. S. Boyers Left at Noon For Los Angeles, California. WILL ATTEND MEET Os Medical Association— Will Also Visit Places of Interest. Dr. J. S. Boyers left over the Erie at 12:47 for Chicago, thence by the Santa Fe road to Grand Canyon, Arizona, thence to Los Angeles, California, where he will attend the annual convention of the American Medical . association, which convenes there. Dr. Boyers expects also to visit with his son, Luther Boyers, ;yid wife, at Palo Alto. Luther having been attending the Leland Stanford university from which he graduated this spring. Dr. Boyers expects to be gone three weeks or so, and will visit the chief points of interest in the west He expects to return home byway of San Francisco, Denver, Colo., and all in all will have a delightful trip of pleasure, besides deriving the excellent professional advantages from the convention of medics from over the entire United States, many of them being physicians of national fame. Ray Pike, who has been working in Kansas for some time, arrived in the city yesterday and will be the guest of friends for a short while.

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HONOR OF FLAG Fitting Tribute to the Flag Will be Paid This Evening by THE ELKS’ LODGE Addresses and Musical Numbers Will be Highly Appreciated. . * • The program as announced in Tuesday evening’s paper and to be carried out this evening by the Elks is ready for rendition, and the appropriate numbers prepared will be a fitting tribute for which it is being given, namely commemorating the birth of the American flag. The observance is universal with the Elks and the program to be given this evening will be the same throughout the country. This day is especially set apart by the lodge as a day of fitting tribute and one to which the members have always been .loyal. The addresses by J. C. Moran, David E. Smith and R. K. Erwin ot Fort Wayne, will be something out ot' the ordinary and the organization extends a most cordial invitation to the public to be present. Following is the program: Music—“ Star Spangled Banner.’’ Introductory Exercises —Officers. Prayer—Chaplain. Song—“ Columbia the Gem of the Ocean.” Flag Record —John C. Moran Altar Service —Officers. Song—“Auld Lang Syne." Elks’ Tribute to the Flag—D- E. Smith. Music —"Maryland.” Song —LaDelle Sisters. Address —Judge R. K. Erwin. Song—“ America” —Audience. — BUYS HALF INTEREST. This morning a business deal was j closed by which Christopher Vogt buys a half interest in the feed yard and delivery system owned and operated by August Schlickman. For several days the deal has been discussed i and only today were the details ari ranged which allowed of partnership being formed. Immediately Mr. Vogt I takes his interest, he being at the place of business this morning. They will continue to operate the feed yard and the delivery system as heretofore, no changes in the organization being made other than the addition of a partner. The Chris Vogt family just recently returned from Jonesboro, Ark., where they spent several months, while Mr. Vogt was employed there as city civil engineer. o— — ANNUAL PICNIC AT PREBLE Will be Given Next Sunday, June the Eighteenth. The annual picnic will be given by the Preble Lutheran church next Sunday, June 18th, at the William Grote Grove, one-half mile north of Preble. There will be an entertainment by the school children, bowling alleys, and plenty of other amusements. Music will be furnished by the Frledheim band. Refreshments of all kinds. Ever} body invited. ——n— — _ | FLAG-DAY TODAY. 4 Today was flag-day, and although there was no special observance noted, one could realize the occasion in noticing “Old Glory” floating to the breeze from the windows and fronts of the many business places, as well as the decorations which had been taken on throughout the residence district. The observance, although trifling, is but a fitting tribue to the old flag, which it was for, and which should be annually kept in practice. This evening the different lodges will carry out fitting programs and the day will wind up amidst much glory and glee. BERNE BOY WINS HONORS. Tilman Soldner, who graduated from the Indiana Dental college at Indianapolis, made the best grade in a class of forty-two. That speaks well , for Tilman. He will locate in Decatur ■ and hang out his shingle in a suite of rooms opposite the court house. Berne Witness. t — » Mrs. John Phipps and Mrs. Levi t Barkley have returned from a visit with relatives at Leipsic. Ohio.