Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 151, Decatur, Adams County, 27 June 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 151.

PJGHT VOWS Butlcr-Gentis Wedding Took Place This Morning at Home of THE BRIDE’S MOTHER Leave on Trip to Van Wert For a Visit With Relatives. A very pretty wedding took place at 9:30 o’clock thia morning, and the home of Mrs. Jane I. Butler, South Ninth street, presented a very attractive appearance, when her only daughter, Miss Ethel, was wedded to Mr. Alph Gentls, a popular young man, of this city, and a son of County Assessor George Gentis. The wedding took place in the parlor, which had been neatly arranged for the happy event and the beautiful ceremony was officiated at by the Rev. Semans of the Methodist church The bride was very prettily gowned in a suit of white, and the beautiful ceremony was witnessed by none other than her mother. The bride, who for some time has been employed as one of the bookkeepers at the Decatur Filler company’s plant, is an accomplished young lady and of pleasant personality. enjoying a host of friends. The groom is also popular, being a clerk at the Hower * Hower grocery, where he has won the esteem of all. They left on the noon train over the Clover Leaf for Van Wert to visit with some of her relatives, and expect to be home the latter part of the week. They will reside with her mother. DEATHOF SISTER Mrs. Frank Dillery of St. Paul, Minn., Answered Call of Death on WEDNESDAY LAST Was Sister of John and Nicholas Omlor of This City. Mrs. Frank Dillery, of St. Paul, Minn., a sister of John and Nicholas Omlor of this city, and many years ago a resident of this city, is deed, and word to that effect was received here this morning, having passed away on last Wednesday evening at 9 o’clock. For several yearns she had been in failing health, suffering from complications, which, together with her advanced age. brought on death. They were residents of this city until twenty-six years ago, when qhe family moved to St. Paul, where they have since lived. Nine years ago she paid a visit here, renewing her many acquaintances, and was held in very high esteem by the many she knew. Mrs. T. C. Bixler, a daughter of the deceased, whom she had not seen for twenty-five years, and her daughter,; Miss Rosella, of Muncie, also former ; residents of this city, were at her: bedside at the time of her death., and < through her the sad news was conveyed to the many relatives here. Besides a wide circle of friends who will recall her last pleasant visit, she leaves many relatives to mourn her demise. The children include John, Frank, Edward. Henry, Mrs. Emma Smith, Maggie and Mary of St. Paul, and Mrs. T. C. Bixler of Muncie; also the following brothers and sisters: John Omlos of Rout 1 and Nicholas Ornler or this city; Fred Omlor of Fostoria, Ohio; Ben of Wauseon, Ohio; Mrs. Elizabeth Weber of Mun-, cle; Mrs. Amelia Gass, Waseon, Ohio; i Mrs. Amelia Loshe of St. Anthony, j Ohio. The funeral services were held ■ at 9 o’clock Saturday morning from ( the Catholic church at St. Paul. o- —— SAW AN AIRSHIP. J. D. Hale and William Jackson are very earnest in their belief and state- ( ment this morning that they saw an airship pass over the city about 8:30 o’clock Monday evening, appearing to go over the northwest part of the city. Several lights were plainly visible.

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Y. P. A. (ELECTS OFFICERS. To Serve For the Ensuing Half Year. The Young People's Alliance of the Evangelical church held its semi-an-nual business meeting at the church Monday evening, the following officers to serve for the next six months being elected; President, Mrs. E. B. Kern; vice president, Mrs. Fred Linn; recording secretary, Miss Lilah Lachot; corresponding secretary, Miss Gladys Kern; missionary secretary. ' Sam Cramer; treasurer, Mrs. Eugene Runyon; organist. Miss Crystal Kern; secretary and treasurer of the building fund, S. C. Cramer. Reports of the various committees covering the past half year's work were given, showing it to be In a very good condition, with the outlook equally good, 1 and better. WIDOWOFREV.KAIN Well Known Former Adams County Woman Weds Huntington Man. SURPRISES FRIENDS Former Husband Was Pastor of Concord Lutheran Church North of City. Relatives and friends of Mrs. Amanda Kain of Markle, who planned a surprise upon her today in honor of her sixty-fourth birthday anniversary were themselves surprised when she returned to her home from this city as Mrs Samuel Fisher. Mr. Fisher, who is a well known Huntington resident, together with Mrs. Kais. visited the Methodist parsonage and were married at 9 o’clock this morning. Rev. Lenlg officiated and the couple were unaccompanied. Announcement of the marriage caused quite a stir among their many friends who had made preparations for the affair in honor of Mrs. Kain quietly, but she had in some manner learned of it. She and Mr. Usher accordingly made their plans for the wed- ’ ding at the same time and the celebration at the bride’s home in Markle became a double one. Following their marriage Mr. and i Mrs. Fisher spent a short time with friends in this city and then returned to Markle. Many friends had gathered to receive them and but a few of their most intimate friends anticipated the marriage announcement. In celebration of the two events, a big .dinner was served and the day was a pleasant one. Both parties are well known in Huntington county. Mrs. Fisher has for many years been a resident of Markle. Her first husband. Rev. David Kain, who died a number of years ago, was pastor of the German Lutheran church. Mrs. Kain returned to Markle several months after, spending some time keeping house for her son. Lewis Kain, at Logansport. Mr. Fisher is employed at the Knud-son-Mercer lumber yards and is a well known resident of Huntington. He is sity-six years of age. He has a pretty home on Joe street prepared for his bride and they will soon take I up their residence! there. —Hunting- : ton News-Democrat. Rev. Kain was many years ago pastor of the Concord Lutheran church, north of this city and, resided in this vicinity for some time, where he and his wife were very well known. Mrs. Kain is the mother of Clem T. Kain, of Bluffton, a state accountant. o BAPTIST PICNIC. Churches of Pleasant Mills and This City Will Spend Day Together. At a meeting of the members of the Baptist church of Pleasant Mills and . the Baptist church of this city ar- , rangements were made for the holding ' of a picnic on the Fourth of July by ( the two churches combining. The picnic will be held in the Parent grove, three and one-half miles southwest of the city on the Pleasant Mills road, the distance being about the same from each church. Committees have been appointed who will look after iae necessary arrangements and to see that everything will be In readiness for the event, which will be one of the many ways for the keeping of a safe, sane and commendable Fourth.

Decatur, Ind. Tuesday Evening,

REGRET HIS LEAVE - ~ r ■" ■ * 1 M Goshen People Highly Comment Father Eberle’s Work in That City. GOES TO CHESTERTON The Following Clipping is Taken from the Goshen Democrat. Father Eberle, pastor of the St. John’s church at Goshen, and former assistant to Father Wilken here, has been changed, owing to the many changes made by Bishop Alerdlng, and is highly spoken of by the Goshen citizens, who regret much to part with him. The Goshen Bally Democrat speaks as follows"Father L. A. Eberle, the priest o f St. John's parish, has been transferred to St. Patrick’s church, Chesterton. Hie charge here tei minutes June 30tb. Father Eberle will proah his farewell sermons Sunday morning at the 8 and 10 o'clock services. “Father Eberle has labored in Goshen earnestly and faithfully for four years. He has greatly strengthened the congregation of St. John's, beth spiritually and in number. There have been forty-nine baptisms, twelve marriages and twenty-four deaths. There are tighty members and 300 souls in the Gvtuen congregation "Father Eberle bas been in the priesthood for nine years. He was ordained May 24, 1902, in the Cathedral of the immaculate Conception by the Rt. Rev. H. I. Alerding. He was appointed assistant to Father Gus Oechtering at Mishawaka, and afterward was appointed for one year to Father Wilken at Decatur. On July 3, 1905. he was assigned the charge at Portland, Ind., where he spent two years He came to Goshen July 26, 190". Father Eberle leaves manyfriends in Goshen. He eariy won the respect and confidence of the citizens, and his departure from Goshen will be mourned as a loss. He will carry with him the best wishes of all. "Father Gustav Hottenroth of Fort Wayne will succeed Father Eberle. Father Hottenroth has been in the priesthood fourteen years.’’ impressivFevent Ordination and Installation of the Rev. William H. Gleiser AT PRESBYTERIAN Takes Place This EveningRev. John B. Ferguson Will Preside. This evening at 7:45 o'clock at the Presbyterian church, as announced last week, will occur the ordination and installation of the Rev. William H. Gleiser, who assumed charge of the local pastorate May 21st, after his graduation this spring from the McCormick Theological seminary at Chicago. A number of visiting ministers will be present to assist in the impressive service. The Rev. John B. Ferguson of Lima, Indiana, moderator of the Fort Wayne presbytery, wil] preside and preach the sermon; the Rev. Edward Montgomery of the Presbyterian church of Fort \\ ayne will charge the people, and the Rev. W. E. Hunter, pastor of the Ossian Presbyterian church, will charge the pastor. An invitation has been extended to every minister of the city and the members of his congregation, as well as to the public at large, to attend the service this evening. o ARGUMENTS CROWDED OUT. I Decatur School Board Case Argued Thursday. On account of another trial that ran over into Monday afternoon in the Allen superior court the arguments in the Decatur school board case for the vacation of the alley, which were to have been given Monday, were postponed until Thursday afternoon.

VAIL LUMBER MILLS. Recently Destroyed by Fire at South Whitley to be Rebuilt. - A. T. and J. W. Vail, who owned the big stave and heading mills at South Whitley that were recently de •troyed by fire, started a force of workmen Monday morning to clearing away the debris. In order that they might start the work of erecting new buildings that will be built on this site. The business men of South Whitley have donated freely to this cause and they have shown to the Vails that their intention to raise the required amount of cash, S2,MO, was in good faith and that their demands would be met and they are making the necessary preparations to rebuild. The business men have raised $1,500 in cash so far and they are positive that they will be able to raise the other SSOO before the end of the week and they will then have complied with their part of the program. The Vails expect to put up first-class buildings In every respect and will equip their new mills with modern and up-to-date machinery. The plants employ seven-ty-five men.—Columbia City Mall. LET HER COME July With Her Cooling Breezes and Showers as Predicted by REV. IRL R. HICKS Can Come in None Too Soon to Suit the Warm Weather Sufferers. Rev. Irl R. Hicks, the St. Louis weather prophet, is out with his July weather guesses, his prediction forecasting a coot and showery month, with pleasant weather on the Fburth. He says: By the 2nd expect very marked rise in temperature, falling barometer and vicious electrical storms in western statee During the 3rd and 4th these storms wIU pass eastwardly over the country, preceded by excessive warmth -in eastern parts of the country, a “hot wave” and Fourth of July thunderstorms should not surprise the people. A regular storm period covers the 6th to 10th which fact may reasonably excite hopes of rain over many sections of the grain-growing regions. We believe that a very serious lack of general rains will be upon <very wide sections of the great agricultural regions to the northwest, west and south, from the middle of July until late in September. A possible reaction to fair and cool er may come on touching the 10th and 11th. A reactionary storm period centers on the 12th, 13th, and 11th, with possibility of threatening conditions holding over from the preceding storm period. Falling barometer, increase of temperature, with cloudiness and moderate rise will be due Wednesday, the 12th. to Friday, the 14th, all followed by change to fair and cooler weather, up to the 16th. A regular storm period begins on the 16th, and extends to the 23rd. A probable storm crisis will fall on the 19th, 20th and 21st, causing rain, wind and thunder, leaving high temperature and threatening conditions to continue over the 23rd. A reactionary storm period falls on the 24th, 25th and 26th. Expect excessive warmth at this time, with low barometer and fierce thunder gusts. Squalls and local downpours will visit localities, but far reaching general rains are not indicated. A regular storm period is in progress as July goes out. It is central on the 30th. A low barometer, with south winds and high humidity from the 29th to August the 2nd, should be admonitions of violent storms. Centering on and next to the 30th, great black, blustering storm clouds, with dangerous gusts of wind and thunder, will be natural. Heavy local downpours of rain will strike many limited localities. SPECIAL MEETING. The firemen will hold a special meeting Wednesday evening to make arrangements for going to Winchester to attend a large gathering there. All are requested to be in attendance at this meeting. By order of the chief.

June 27, 1911.

THE NEW BOARD 8 . — Dr. Boyers Appointed to Fill Out Unexpired Term of Dr. Wishard. WHO HAS RESIGNED Will Serve Until March of 1913—Some Battle For Recognition. Today’s Indianapolis Star said: “The fight among the allopathic and the homeopathic schools of medicine for recognition on the state board of health was ended yesterday by the appointment of Dr. J. R. Hicks of Covington, an allopath, to succeed Dr. George W. Mac Coy, also an allopath, and the reappointment of Dr. T. Henry Davis or Richmond, a homeopath. The appointments were made by Governor Marshall, Secretary of State L. G. Ellingham and Auditor of State W. H. O'Brien, comprising a commission, which, under the law, selects members of the health board. Dr. W. N. Wishard of this city, president of the board, and an allopath, resigned in order to eliminate the possibility of politics entering into the administration of the board’s affairs. Dr. James S. Boyers of Decatur, a democrat, and an allopath, was appointed to fill out the unexpired term of Dr. Wishard, which will be until March, 1913. Dr. Wishard is a republican and his term and that of Dr. F. A. Tucker of Noblesville, also a republican, would have expired simultaneously. With Dr. Wishard eliminated from .the board and a democrat navlng been named to succeed him, the expiration of terms will affect a democrat and a republican at the same time. Dr. Hicks, who was appointed to succeed Dr. Mac Coy, is a democrat, .and Dr. Davis, reappointed, is a republican. Each will serve four years, their commissions to date May 6th, the date of the expiration of the term of Drs. Mac Coy and Davis. Dr. Boyers’ commission will be only for the unexpired term of Dr. Wishard. VALbED GIFTS Mrs. Margaret Gleckler, Oldest Union Township Pioneer Lady, Gives HER CHILDREN GIFTS Os Gold Watches and Chains on Her Seventy-eighth Birth Anniversary. The four children of Mrs. Margaret Gleckler, one of the oldest pioneer ladies of Union township, will long have occasion to remember her sev-enty-eighth birth anniversary, the mother bringing all of her four children to this city and taking them to a jeweler, selected each a gold watch and chain, which she presented to them with her love, in remembrance of the day. The children are Frank, David and John S. of Union township, and Mrs. William Ainsworth of Allen county. Mrs. Gleckler has lived her entire life in Union township, seventyfive years of which have seen spent within sight of the place where she was born. She can therefore be called its oldest resident, and- no one is more beloved or more widely and favorably known that she. — -o — BAND WILL GIVE SOCIAL. The Decatur City band has all arrangements under way for a band concert and social to be given on the evening of July Fourth on Court street. They will give a delightful concert and there will be ice cream and cake for sale, and many other features of a pleasant evening’s program. Come, and eat ice cream and hear the music. The boys Monday received their new uniforms, and their appearance will be as pleasing to the sight as their music is to the ear. A committee meeting will be held this evening to make further plans.

FARMER PATENTEE. T. L. Steffen, Residing on the County Lins, is Grantsd Patent That those residing in the country districts are just as capable of obtaining patents and the carrying out of their reasoning faculties, and putting them Into active use, has again come to our notice, when T. L. Steffen, a ■prominent farmer, residing on the Wells-Adams county line, was granted a patent on a new kind of wagon bed lining. The new apparatus has been on exhibition at several places in Bluffton and consists of a canvas lining, which is often seen surrounding a hog rack. The new device is so adapted that a hog rack, or in fact any kind of a bed with a solid bottom, with the use of the patent, can be used for the hauling of small grain. 0 BOOSTER SPECIAL Carrying Clover Leaf Traffic Officials Arrived in the City. CONCERNING DEPOT Company Wants the City to Secure Six or Seven Acres For Them. A booster special, running over the Clover Leaf, arrived in the city today at 11 o'clock, carrying all the traffic officials of the road. A message was sent ahead and about twenty-five of the Decatur business men met the officials at the train and a half hour’s discussion of local traffic conditions was had. Concerning the new depot which was to have been erected this spring, the superintendent said that the company desired more ground than they now had, in such a location that one could bs used as a freight depot and several dead end freight tracks could be laid. . The location that the company desires is a plot of ground just east of the present depot and back of the olj cemetery. The amount needed was stated at about one hundred and fifty feet in width and of sufficient length to allow of building the tracks, in all probably six or seven acres. This, the superintendent said, should be secured by the city and turned over to the company upon which to build. The present plans contemplate a $5,200 building. The city of Decatur has been in several deals of this nature, a few years ago giving a portion of land to the company upon which to build a “Y,” and shops, and another $30,000 subsidy for the erection of shops and an ice plant here. While it is certain that the company will have to build some kind of a building here, it is probable that the city will refuse to subsidize anything. _— —o ■ FORTY YEARS AGO. Henry Schaphorst, Who Died in Fort Wayne, Resided in Adams County. Henry F. Schaphorst, aged seventyone years, eight months and twentyone days, a pioneer resident of Fort Wayne, died at 11 o’clock Sunday evening at his home, 1210 Orchard street followink a stroke of apoplexy, which he suffered Saturday. The deceased was born in Germany November 4, 1839, and came to this country with his parents at the age of two years, settling in Adams county, which was his home until forty years ago. when he moved to Fort Wayne. He was a dar builder by trade, but retired a number of years ago. He is survived by a widow and four children: Edward Schaphorst of . Denver, Colo.; Louis and Miss Amelia Schaphorst and Mrs. Eugene Stirnkorb, all of this city; four brother?, William and Fred Schaphorst of this city; August Schaphorst of Toledo, and Louis Schaphorst of Lincoln, 111., and two sisters, Miss Sophia Schaphorst and Mrs. Charles Neuerge, both of Fort Wayne. Three Children, his parents, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. The deceased was a member of the German Lutheran chureh. ■ o That the name of Hower & Hower was not included in the list of business men who announced their intention of closing on the Fourth was due to an oversight. The firm name appears today along with the others.

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CATHOLIC PICNIC Many People, Young and Old, Spend Pleasant Day in Woods. SCENE OF PLEASURE Base Ball Game and Other Amusements Were Features of Day. Today was a happy one for the many who attend the Catholic school picnic, as well as the many children for whom the affair was especially planned. The dawning of the day ’presented very threatening weather, and many were in doubt as to what the result might be. Slight sprinkles added more sorrow to the younger folks, but with the passing of an hour or so the dark clouds broke and the ■un came creeping through the scattering clouds, which gave rise to a moat pleasant day. Early this morning large numbers of the children were conveyed to the grounds on hay racks, while during the day many could be seen going to and fro from the grounds to partake of their dinner or spend a few pleasant hours in the woods. The Eiting grove was cleared and put in shape for the event and was a most ideal spot for the holding of the picnic. Various sports were indulged in during the day and this afternoon a ball game between the Fort Wayne Catholic high school and the St. Joseph’s team was played. Stands, with refreshments, were to be found and the day did not fail to give the real pleasant relief which was afforded in previous years. ELECT OFFICERS Pythian Sisters Name Those Who Will Guide the Lodge Dumg NEXT SIX MONTHS Mrs. Myrtle Fruchte Elected Most Excellent Chief— The Staff. The Pythian Sisters at their regular meeting Monday evening named their officers who will guide the affairs of the temple during the ensuing six months. The following excellent stall will be installed: Most Excellent Chief — Myrtl< Fruchte. Excellent Senior—Sadie Miller. Excellent Junior —Ella Peoples. Manager—Mrs. Jessie Burdg. Mistress of Records and Correspond®ce —Lydia Shamp. Mistress of Finance —Lydia Elzey. Protector of Temple—Grace Hunsicker. Outer Guard —Della Carroll. Representative to Grand TempleMaude Hower. Alternate —Mrs. Elizabeth Sellemeyer. Installing Officer —Orpha Erwin. ■ -O' - — - ATTENDS INSTITUTE. L. E. Opliger is Attending Superintendents’ Meet at Capital. , County Superintendent L. E. Opliger left this morning for Indianapolis, where he will attend the institute of county school superintendents, which convened there this afternoon, and will continue over Wednesday. A bus iness session was held today and this evening a reception will be given. Much business relative to the inter est of all will be attended to and the assembly will be a very profitable one. o TO THOSE CONCERNED. Mayor Teeple has issued notice that no fire crackers or other eplosives will be permitted to be discharged on the streets until July Fourth, and the safest way to avoid trouble is to cease this practice at once. MAYOR TEEPLE. A. B. Bailey of Monroe was a business visitor here today.