Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 177, Decatur, Adams County, 28 July 1911 — Page 1

■yolutne IX. Number 177.

■READY FOR I BUSINESS ■ity Improvement Company I I of Decatur, With SIB,OOO I Capital, Organized. HIET LAST NIGHT ■/ill be Incorporated—First I | Action Will Secure Us Fire Protection. | ■ At a meeting of a number of busmen interested in the securing Decatur of a modern fire fighting and city hall, held Thursevening at the offices of the Ward company, the City Improvement (Kompany of Decatur, Indiana, was orwith a capital of 118,000. Topapers were forwarded to the secof state and within a few days company will be incorporated, object of the company, as menin the articles, is “for the purof building, owning, equipping. and selling buildings for busiand public purposes, and in contherewith the buying, selling ■id leasing such real estate, and it as may be necessary and to the nature of said building buildings.' ■ The company is organized without expectation of the stockholders any dividends, but for the purpose of aiding the city to seimmediate and adequate fire proThe board of directors as are L. C. Waring, .John Niblick, S C. Schafer, M. E. Brackett, E. Frit-' and W. P. Schrock. The board officers as follows: L. C. War■g president; John Niblick, vice pres ' C. C. Schafer, treasurer, and jSS'. P. Schrock, secretary. The comwill be composed of about thirty men of Decatur. As soon the incorporation papers are rethey will arrange for the funds, for bids for the new build■g, purchase the fire apparatus, and to install an up-to-the-second ■ irtment. The company may take action looking toward the improvement of the city generally.

THE MISSING WORD. ■ln all the large number of answers tided in on Wednesday s contest no B<- was correct. Therefore the win■r of the contest which is published Kiight will win two dollars in prizes, Ke prize today going by default. Now Beryone get an answer in on the conBst published today, and make thei ■inner earn the money. The contest Boses Monday noon and your answer Bust be in by that time. The list Bhieh was omitted was easy, but sevBal substituted the wrong word. The ■st today is just as easy and there ■ no reason why you should not win Be prize if you will give a little at■ention to the advertisements. So Bad the paper over Sunday and resolve to have an answer in the MonBay's contest, a few mj-rp. .etheDl Bay’s contest. A few minutes may ■tin you two dollars. ■ > —-o — i ATTEND H. PARKER SALE. an» r I Mr. and Mrs. O. L Vance, Phil ■acklin and D. B. Erwin made an auSomobile trip to Blue Creek township ■tday, where they attended the sale ■onducted this morning by Albert ■lley, administrator of the Howard Barker estate. Mr. Parker is the man ■ho committed suicide a few weeks ■go by hanging, also attempting the Banging of his little daughter at the lame time. —o ■— * I NO SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT. ■ Mrs. Mary Colchin of Decatur, Ind., ■ho was injured in this city V' ednesBay when, the automobile in which she ■as riding was struck by a street car Bt the corner of Williams and Calhoun Btreets, is reported as showing no Signs of improvement at the St. Jos■ph’s hospital, where she has been a ■at lent since the accident. Although ■er injuries are of a serious nature, attendants at the hospital anticipate Recovery.— Fort Wayne Journal-Ga-

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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL. C. V. Milllkln, residing south of town, this morning signed a contract as the first assistant principal of the Borne high school. Mr. Milllkln is a graduate of the Bluffton high school and has taken work at 1. U. in addition to having considerable experience as a teacher. He had several positions in view and chose Berne as near his home. He will probably have charge of the science department. The school at Berne will open early in September. Mr. Millikin was in town this morning after returning from a meeting with the Berne school authorities. He also had a good offer to go to (Jambridge City.—Bluffton News.

FOR CYSTIC TUMOR Mrs. Bertha Eaton This Morning Submitted to Serious Operation. MRS. ANDREWS SICK Ira Elzey is Suffering Considerably With Inflammatory Rheumatism. An operation of a very serious nature was this morning performed by Drs. Clark and Dr. McOscar of Fort Wayne upon sirs. Bertna Eaton, two. miles northeast of the city, who ha* been making her home with her father, William Spuhler. A cystic tumor, which had been noticed developing for nine months or so, but which only during the last few days began to swell to an abnormal size and upon consultation an operation was at once deemed necessary. Three gallons of water were fiom the growth and on account of her being of a weakly nature previous to the sickness, and also of her advancing age. she is at present very weak. The operation was in itself a success, and it is believed she will get along without any further trouble. Ira Elzey is quite sicks, he suffering with inflammatory rheumatism, which is giving him much pain. His father. John Elzey, of Monroe, was caring for him Thursday night, and stated that he wished to make arrangements for his going to Monroe, where he could enjoy the fresh air, and also be under his constant care until improvement came. Mrs. Joe Andrews, southwest of the city, is numbered on the sick list. EXCURSIONISTS INJURED. (United Pres# Service.) Sayre, Pa., July 28—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—A score of passengers were injured when a Lehigh Valley excursion train from the west, bound for Atlantic City, struck a broken rail near here today. Three Pullmans and a day coach were turned over. The train was entirely made up of vestlbuled cars. All the cars held together and only the engine was damaged. o —— FIVE LOCAL BOYS. At the Star airdome Thursday night five local boys made their debut in the theatrical profession and by the reports this morning they succeeded hugely. This afternoon about 4 o’clock the hypnotist put one of his subjects to sleep on the street and he will pedal a bicycle until the first show tonight. A large crowd is watching him pedal without intermission ; for four hours. ■■ -o ■ ■— — THE COURT NOTES. A marriage license was issued to Daniel D. Jones, born March 4, 1871, physician of Berne, son of Benjamin and Mary Jones, to wed Maggie Pearl Rawley, bom June 23, 1882, daughter of William and Emma Rawley. Real estate transfers: Jacob Mil--1 ler to Anna A. Andrews, pt. lot 156, 1 Decatur, $1600; John C. Denton et al. I to Thomas H. Teeple et al., lot 29, Decatur, $250. Sheriff Schumaker returned from Fort Wayne Wednesday evening, where he spent the day and he reports that Judge Walter Olds and Judge R. K. Erwin will both be present on Old Settlers’ day and deliver addresses.—Columbia City Mail.

DISTURB MEETING And Nine Young People Will be Hauled Into Court as Result. AT PLEASANT VALLEY One Party Threw Beer Bot-j tie Through the Window Causing a Near Riot. Nine sensational cases have been filed in ’Squire Stones court in which several young men and women are charged with disturbing a religious meeting on the evening of the 26th. It seems that a party of young people had visited the Pleasant Valley Friends’ ehurch, south of the poor farm a mile or so, on that evening, and that in some manner they began to disturb the worship, part of them being in the church and part outside. Among those on the outside, one young man went so far as to throw a beer bottle through the window, an act which it is said was copied by the others. The next morning the officials came to town and the filing of the affidavits is the result, the county officers being sent out in that district today, serving the warrants. There are nine arrests, fourteen witnesses, and the usual bunch of spectators to be handled and today the ’squire is making arrangements to hold the session in the circuit court room. It will be quite lengthy, necessitating the examination of the fourteen witnesses in each case, and if any fight the case, and argument by the attorneys, in all probability the case will take the entire day. It is hard to find a reason for anyone to so far forget themselves as Vo disturb a meeting of any kind, there being nothing gentlemanly or ladylike in the action, and no advantage to be gained. However, we will probably be favored with several brand new reasons tomorrow.

A GREAT SURPRISE Theodore Kennedy, the Well Known Veteran, Surprised by G. A. R. A LAWN PARTY With Six O’clock Dinner— Mr. Kennedy Improving From Long Illness. Theodore Kennedy, the well kinown veteran of this city, who is improving from a long Illness that lasted through the entire winter, was given a right royal surprise Thursday afternoon by his comrades of the G. A. RL and the ladles of the Relief Corps. Mrs. Kennedy knew of the coming host and excellent preparations for the event were made. The spacious lawn of the Kennedy home was the scene of the festivities in the early part of the day, and it was there that Mr. Kennedy, who is now able to walk about, greeted the thirty-two or more who responded to the call. All mingled socially during the afternoon and enjoyed the reunion to the utmost. In the meantime, preparations for the excellent dinner which was served at 6 o’clock, were going on in the house. The dining room was tastefully decorated with flags, and the long table, which was extended to accommodate nearly all at one sitting, was also tastefully decorated. Spring chicken and all of the good things were included in the menu. The day was one that they will never forget. The fact that Mr. Kennedy is so much improved and was able to be with his comrades again, was a cause of much rejoicing for all. ICE CREAM SOCIAL. There will be an ice cream social at the Pleasant Valley church, three miles west of Peterson on Saturday evening, July 29, 1911. It will be in charge of the young folks of the church. Ice cream and cake will be plentiful. Everybody invited.

Decatur, Ind. Friday Evening, July 28,1911.

A FREAKISH CARD. W. D. Walters received a postal card from a friend. R. A. Mason of Chicago Junction, Ohio, who is a telegrapher, and a former working partner of Mr. Walters, of this city. The postai is something on the freakish order, it having 629 words, and all being legible. The reading was very fine, but as plain as though it had been much larger, written with sufficient space allowed, making It neat also. Mr. Walters counted them over twice to ascertain the number and htj stated it contained just the number mentioned.

THE COONS FROLIC Grand Entertainment Accorded Coon Skin Club by D. M. Hensley. THE MANY GUESTS Partake of Sumptuous Banquet—“ Heck” Does the Honors. (By one who was there.) Thursday mgnt was taa occasion of another meeting and banquet of the i Coon Skin, club, in compliment to two out-of-town guests, John R. Kirkpatrick, of Newark, N. J., and .VI. H. Hardy, freight representative of the Erie railroad. Among the distinguished guests present were Tom Reed, who represents the Waring Glove company of this city, who has kindly consented to supply the members with white gloves, emblematic of the club's innocence and purity; George Flanders, who donated some of the prod ucts of the firm he represents; Prose cutor R. C. Parrish, who has conceded to be very lenient should any of the club's members become entangled in the law s meshes; John R. Kirkpatrick 1 of Newark, N. J., who has agreed to send a full-sized Jersey mosquito, one guaranteed to be tame andeat out of .your hand; M. H. Hardy, Erie railroad traveling freight agent, who has issued an order to all train crews on his road to respectfully salute all coons that they may see while on their run. Others that were present and helped to make merry were D. M. Hensley, Harry Jeffries, Arthur Ball. Louis Mailand, Fred C. LaDelle and Herschel Reynolds. The festivities took place in the large sitting room of the Hensley residence, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion and the whole affair was presided over by “Heck,” who acted both the part of host and chef. Mr. Hensley, anticipating that the wants of his guests would be frequent aud many, thoughtfully provided himself with a pair of roller skates, which he donned, and the sight was a beautiful one, long to be remembered by all present, as Mr. Hensley’s sylph and bird-like form would gracefully glide from room to room, deftly balancing In each hand huge platters of food that was fit for the gods, and as his graceful and lithe body would flit from guest to giiqet, every move was a picture for a painter. The menu was excellent and was as follows: Veal Croquettes, a la Creole Fried Chicken San Culottes Sliced Cucumbers a la Regrets Wartless Pickles Packing House Cheese The Drinks Were Aqua Distillata Rome City Lake Water (Especially imported) Lacteal Fluid Castria Grape Juice Ambrosia Nectar, German Style Red Jersey Apple Jack (Made from red apples) Tom Reed Vinegar Cocktails Only one thing happened to mar the occasion, and that was the absence of Peter Frank, the club's official fiddler, but he sent a message of regrets, and stated that he was busily engaged down In Arkansas, trapping white coons, to secure their hides to make caps for the members. Mr. Hensley took advantage of his wife’s good nature and held the affair at his residence, knowing full-well that he had Mrs. Hensley’s sanction for so doing, but if she could have seen the room after the gab-fest was concluded, which resembled a shipwreck, a divorce in high life would be . the result. The merriment kept up j until a late hour and when it did terminate, every one present declared 1 they had the time of their lives.

NO TROUBLE HERE J. J. Kelleher, Street Contractor. Has Trouble Building Road in TIPPECANOE COUNTY I Dr. Brown Won't Stand to i Have Twenty-one Trees Cut Down. J. J. Kelleher, the well known street j , contractor of Frankfort, who conI strutted Adams street and Mercer avj enue, this city, is experiencing some ; difficulty in Tippecanoe county, where j he obtained a big job of street im j provement. The trouble arose from I a party by the name of Dr. W. W. C. ; Brown, whose property abuts along I the Improvements to be made, but acI cording to the specifications laid out, I twenty-one of his trees would have to be cut down for the work to be prop- ’ erly carried out, and to this he bitterly objected. The road as first laid out and without interfering with Mr. Browns trees, would necessitate a crook in the road, and for this the commissioners would not stand for. j There are several other property own- , ers along the right-of-way who are obI jecting ta the new road, and consider- | abel trouble will be the result until , the construction of the road is com- : pleted. The objector said the commissioners had no money to pay for any damages and that he was in a mood to confer with the contractor and either stop the work altogether, or use the money on roads where the people want them, or cut out the I Brown property and others who complain. Commissioner Alvin Baker said he would never consent to the road being made crooked to avoid the trees. The contract price for the improvement is $28,000, and the contract was ■let to Kelleher after the Frey Broth- , ers threw it up.

WAS BADLY HURT Condition of Mrs. J. S. Colchin, Injured in Auto Accident, is Serious. HER NIECE CALLED At Hospital Yesterday—ln Fort Wayne—A Confusion of Names. Mrs. J. S. Colchin went to Fort Wayne Thursday, where she called on her aunt, Mrs. J. F. Colchin, who is a patient at the St. Joseph hospital since her injuries received Wednesday night, while riding in an automobile which collided with a street car in Fort Wayne. The niece stated that her aunt was just as badly injured as the newspaper account stated, and the outcome cannot be determined yet by the physicians in charge. When Mrs. Colchin called there Thursday, the aged lady was still under the Influence of the anaesthetic, and was not expected to regain consciousness until Thursday night. There has been much confusion caused by the similarity of the names of the two ladies. The injured lady is Mary, wife of John F. Colchin, who resides on North Fifth street, near the Heckman mill, while the niece is Anna, wife of J. S. Colchin, also of Fifth street, who conducts the candy kitchen on Monroe street. Mr. J. S. Colchin is a nephew of J. F. Colchin, the latter being the husband of the Injured lady. o— 1 — STILL HAS WANDER-LUST. The boy from Columbus, Ohio, who, following May 18th, was confined fifteen days in the Adams county jail, serving out a sentence for jumping trains, and who afterwards continued his traveling, stopped off here over night and this morning talked to several acquaintances, among them Sheriff Durkin. The boy seems to have a case of the wander-lust, and just enjoys wandering about. From indications he liked his stay here well enough to want to spend another night here.

IN CRITICAL CONDITION. Sam Doak received word from his wife, who was called to Piqua, Ohio, by the critical condition of her sister. Miss Emma Smith, stating that her condition Is very serious. She was i first operated upon for appendicitis, but there was found to be a wrong diagnosis of her case, which was not appendicitis at all. A second operation failed to bring the desired improvement in her health, and it is now thought that the third operation will be necessary. Miss Smith is tn the hospital at Piqua, but the sister is allowed to visit her twice a day. It It not thought that Miss Smith will recover. She is very well known here, having visited with the Doaks often. “SANE” CHRISTMAS Is Being Advocated by a League For Those Who Find it a Burden. TO GIVE MUCH Outside the Immediate Family—Fosters the True “Christmas Spirit.” How does a “sane Christmas’’ strike you? The "sane Fourth’’ was a success, and now there is a movement on foot for the promulgation of a “sane Christmas” propaganda. Although it is a long time until Christmas, an organization to be known as J the “World’s League for a Sane Christmas,” has already been launched, and the headquarters of the league will probably be established in Indianapolis. Each member of the league will be required to sign the following agreement: “I will from this time forward neither give nor accept Christmas presents outside my own immediate household, and I will do all I can by distributing literature and other propaganda work to discourage the senseless practice of indiscriminate Christmas giving, to the end that true human love and brotherhood may reign in the hearts of men instead of the maudlin insanity which now disgraces the day.” The publicity headquarters will be located permanently in Indianapolis, and all persons wishing to join the league, or to learn more about its purposes, may do so by writing to Mrs. Burlington, 421 State Life Building. The purpose of the league, Mrs. Burlington says, is to stop the commercializing of Christmas, and "to foster th etrue spirit of giving—the giving of love, thought and service throughout the entire year.” o TO SECURE ROUTE AGENCY. C. K. Bell Will be Located at Newark, Ohio—Field Force Reorganized. From semi-official information it is learned that In the recent reorganization of the employees of the WellsFargo Express company, following the securing of control of several railway lines. Charles K. Bell, formerly of this city, was appointed a route agent, with headquarters at Newark, Ohio. He will look after the company's business on the L. E. & W. between Crestline, Ohio, and Pittsburg. For some time past Mr. Bell has been the agent at Akron, Ohio. He has advanced steadily since he has been with the Wells-Fargo and his many friends here will be glad to learn of this promotion. - oREADY TO RETREAT. (United Press Service.) London, Eng., July 28—(Special to] Daily Democrat)— Following a night' of activity the first division of the | home fleet was ready to report for retreat to sea upon Instant orders. Premier Asquith held a conference with King George at the Breckenridge castle when the Asquith foreign situation was discussed. o WOODMAN LOG ROLLING. The next attraction in the Modern Woodmen realm, will be the northeast state log rolling to be held Saturday, August 26th, at Swinney park, Fort Wayne. The local camp will attend and will charter two or more cars to take the delegation there. They expect also to enter the drill contest.

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LIES IN T - TAUUINS Explosion of Coal Oil Stove Causes Destruction of Home of MRS. MARY MURPHY In Union Township Today Noon—Loss is $3,000 — Very Little Saved. The explosion of a coal oil stove at noon today, caused the entire destruction by fire of the residence on the Marianne Murphy farm in Union township, the house being a large double one, occupied by Mrs. Murphy and her son, Louis Murphy, and family. Nearly the entire contents of the house were consumed, and it it thought the loss will run up to $3,000, being partially covered by insurance on both the house and the household goods. The coal oil stove was in the summer kitchen, which was located about six feet away from the main house. Mrs. Lewis Murphy had been using the stove this morning in doing the washing, and from some cause it exploded and before the family and neighbors could extinguish the blaze it had spread to the main house, where its fierce flames were beyond all control, i It is said that the stove nearly exploded Thursday also. While a portion of the household goods was gotten out. very nearly everything belonging to both Mrs. Mary Murphy and her son, was consumed. AU the clothing belonging to both families was burned, and it is said they have not even a change left. The canned fruit, lard and other provisions laid away for the winter use was lost, and a large part of the household furniture, much of which was new. and all of the best, was lost. Among that lost in the fire was an amount of money—some fifty or sixty dollars — recenved recently by Mrs. Lewis Murphy, from the sale of some calves and other farm produce. The windmill, it is said, was also burned, and the home which heretofore presented a most prosperous and handsome appearance, is laid low in ashes. The families are now at the home of Mr. Murphy’s sister, Mrs. Bert Wolfe, who resides near there. Mrs. Lewis Murphy is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Woods of Eighth street, this city, and is a sister of Loyal Woods. — —— POLICE COURT NEWS. Tom Billingsley, a young man from south of the county, was arrested on a public intoxication charge and he appeared Thursday and gave bond for his appearance at 9 o’clock Saturday morning. Ira Carver was named as an associate in the act. The trial will be held by ’Squire Stone. As we go to press the trial of Joe Hower, charged by Mrs. George Syphers with provoke, is being heard by 'Squire Stone, the spicy evidence offered being received with much glee by the large number of spectators crowding the room and hallway outside. ————— —c— 1 ——— THE AUTOMOBILE RACE. The special films taken at the Indianapolis speedway this spring will be shown at the Crystal airdome tonight, showing at close range several of the accidents which occurred there. Many of the cameras were in operation at all dangerous places and practically all of the important accidents will be shown on the screen tonight. This is a special and can only be held for tonight. It is an instructive, exciting film. MONROE FOR OATS. John Elzey of Monroe stated toda> that so far no one was able to beat the crop of oats which he received from his farm southeast of that place, as far as he was able to learn. He re ceived 1347 bushels off of a little less than twent-five acres, which, by tin way, Is going some. Barney Kalver of Bluffton was In the city today for a short stay with hte son, Isadora.