Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 185, Decatur, Adams County, 7 August 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 185.

TM OPERATIONS Drs. McOscar and Clarks Operate Upon Two Patients Sunday. BOTH SUCCESSFUL Bernard Terveer For Appendicitis —Miss Kruetzman For Several Ailments. J | Bernard Terveer Sunday morning ■was operated upon for the removal of ■his appendix, which for some months! Hi.as been giving him great inconveni■ence, he having suffered a number of | ■attacks recently, making the operation; Hr once necessary. The appendix had ■rwn to a large size and was tilled ■with water. But twenty minutes were flor the operation, which ■was performed by Dr. McOscar and Clark, who pronounced it a sucRcs- throughout. - He rallied shortly ■fitterward from the anaesthetic and morning was resting much easier. ff I Minnie, daughter of William Krnetz■plan of Preble township, who has been failing health for more than a year, sumbitted to a very serious it being of a double nature. ’ appendicitis and ovariotomy. The optook place at the home of her Mke rents and was in charge of Dr. Meof Fort Wayne, assisted by the Clark of this city. The ordeal well withstood by the patient and a 1 hough her condition is serious it is ■be'ieved the operation will prove sue- j ul in every way. DEALS IN REALTY ■ . i ■Three Important Transac1 tions Recorded by Bowers Realty Co. Today. THE BOCH PROPERTY | Bought by Geo. Burkett— Boch Buys Lachot —Lachot Buys France Home. Three big real estate deals were F brought to a head this afternoon at 2 | o'clock through the Bowers Realty B company, which mark the change in ownership and the consequent change! in residence by September Ist of three of the best properties in the city. The first was ths purchase of the Abe r- Boch property of twenty-one acres on West Monroe street, for years known as the Sam Doak property, by George Burkett, of Wells county, the consid- : eration being 17.500. Mr. Burkett was here last week and noticing the Kfifcellent advantages of the place for chicken raising, decided to purchase - this place and engage in chicken cul-E-ture thereon. He expects to come here to reside by September Ist. M-. Burkett was a former resident of HKrkland township, and is very glad to get back again in old Adams county. I Mr. Boch, who has thus disposed of his residence place, thereupon bought | the fine home of ex-Treasurer John F. ■Stchof, which is located on Monroe fcgtreet. just opposite the Boch home. The consideration for this excellent property was |5.000. Mr. I>achot. who has made his home there for a number Os years has, in turn, bought the John T. France residence on Winchester ftWreei the amount involved therein betag $4,000. All the properties are excellent ones, including some of the HKest resident advantages in the city. ' All expect to take possession of their homes by September Ist. Mrs. Kame has not yet made arrangements as to her location. ■Marriage licenses were isued to Mary Bentz, born September 29, 1888, S&iughter of Joseph and Catherine Bentz, to wed Lenus T. Meyers, farmer, born October 1. 1884, son of Bernard and Elizabeth Meyer; also to Kenjamin F. Williams, butter-maker of Petroleum, born February 8. , son of James F. Williams, to wed Alta Mei Collum, of Geneva, born November 15, 1192. daughter of John R and Mary C.

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CALLED TO MUNCIE. Anna Winnes this morning early received a message from Muncie stating that Mis. Flank Mann was dying, and if she desired to see her alive to come at once. Miss Winnes left on the early morning train to be at her bedside. The condition of Mrs. Mann has been very closely watched by her many friends here, where she formerly made her home, and the news of her dying condition will be sadly received. > - ATTENDING CONFERENCE. Rev. H. Wehmeyer, pastor of the Zion's Lutheran church, went to Fort Wayne this morning, where he attended a conference of the Lutheran ministers of Allen and Adams counties, which was held today at the St. Paul’s school house in that city. SURPRISE” WEDDING Miss Florence Kunkel and Mr. Dale Moses Married at Hillsdale, Mich. JUNE FOURTEENTH Have Kept Wedding a Secret From Friends For Nearly Two Months.

A secret that has been zealously kept for just one week less than two months, except from their nearest relatives, will be made known this after- ■ noon in announcements mailed to their | friends, of the wedding of Miss Florence Leilyah Kunkel to Mr. Dale D. Meses, which took place Wednesday afternoon, June 14th, at Hillsdale, Mich. This announcement will come , as a most complete surprise to all and how they managed to guard their seicret so closely is a wonder to all their , friends. The two young people have ] been lovers for several years and their wedding was expected to take place this fall, but they quietly stole a i -nurch on their friends and now in- | stead of invitations to the wedding to , take place in the future, they ar sending out announcements that it occurred several weeks ago. June fourteenth Miss Kunkel and Mr. Moses went to Fort Wayne, apparently to visit friends there for the day, but from there they went to Hillsdale, where at 3 o’clock that afternoon they were united in marriage at the Presbyterian parsonage by the Rev. Charles E. Thomas, witnesses being members of the pastor's hqusehold. After the wedding the young couple returned here, going to their respective homes, and it was several days before even ■ their own parents knew that their marriage had taken place. There had been no objection on the part of the parents to the approaching wedding, which they thought would take place 1 this fall, and they were therefore I heartily in accord with the joy of the young people when they anounced that it had taken place sooner. The bride is a highly esteemed young lady, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Kunkel of Root township. She is a graduate of the Decatur high school, becoming a teacher in the public schools after her graduation. She is a member of the Tri Kappa sorority and is quite popular in her social circle. The groom is a most excellent young man, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Moses of north of this city, and will September first become a business man of this city. At that time he will purchase a three-eights interi est in the Decatur greenhouse, becoming a partner of his uncle, E. S. Moses, who has been a member of the firm and manager for several years. The bride and groom will reside in this city In the house now owned and occupied by the E. S. Moses family, corner Indiana and Fifth streets, and will be I at home there after September 15th. I They are highly deserving of every good wish bestowed upon them. ——o REMAINS SHIPPED. The remains of the late Mrs. ElizaI beth Waller of Mansfield, Ohio, whose ' death occurred at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Daniel Cook, in the south part of the city, were shipped over the Erie at 2:47 Sunday morning, to Plymouth, Ohio, where the last sad rites were held. The funeral service took place this morning from the Catholic church, attended by a large following of the deceased. Mrs. Em- , ma Tricker and daughter, Bertha, and Mrs. Daniel Cook of this city accompanied the remains to the burial place.

NOW IN SESSION Large Gathering of Y. P. A. From Over State Meets at Lake Wawasee. REV. WISE SPEAKS Is Also President of the Organization—Others Also There. For tlie next two weeks Oakwood park at Lake Wawassee will be the mecca of the Evangelical workers from all parts of the country. The twentieth annual convention of the Indiana branch of the Young People's Alliance, which will be followed by the convention of the Woman's Missionary society and the quadrennial convention of the National Young People's Alliance opened at Lake Wawasee on Tuesday evening with an address by Rev. H. A. Kramer of Cleveland, Ohio, editor of Sunday school literature. The executive committee and the park management are enthusiastic over the prospect and the conventions promise to be the greatest In the history of Oakwood park. Rev. D. 0. Wise of this city, president of the Indiana branch, in his annual address, spoke of Oakwood park as the mecca of Evangelical workers. He also touched the social life of Oakwood, which he declared to be ideal: the wholesome atmosphere which prevails there; and the opportunities of delegates and visitors to hear inspiring lectures and addresses and to get larger visions of service and growth. Delegates and visitors are coming in on every train and the park management predicts that the accommodations will be taxed. Tents are being erected and hotels at other points on the lake will assist In providing accommodations. Several from Decatur are in attendance.

CIDER MILLS OPEN The Plentiful Apple Crop Necessitates Opening of the Local Mills. WHEELS START TODAY And Will Continue to Run Until Further Notice Late in the Fall. All arrangements for the opening of the cider mills which have been made throughout the county assures us that the apple crop is here in abundance, and from now on until late in the fall the many juice presses will be busy, thus consuming a large portion of this fruit which seems to be most plentiful this season. Peter Kirsch has completed all preparation for the opening of his mill, which started today, and he notifies the public that from now on until further notice he will continue the operation of same. Home-grown apples have appeared on the local markets for-several weeks, and on account of the large bulk have been very reasonable in price, but up until now there has been no cider-making. The maturity of the crop, which now abounds throughout the county, and will continue for several weeks, also makes the operators of these mills to start the wheels to moving, and to accommodate the many who have large quantities of this fruit made into vinegar for their winter’s use. Apple-but-ter season will soon be here, and the thick, good old spread, loved by all, will soon be on the market for city trade. REV. GLEISER TAKES VACATION. The Rev. W. H. Gleiser of the Presbyterian church will leave tomorrow for Winona Lake, where he will spend a vacation, returning here September Ist. His father, the Rev. Gleiser, of Watseka, 111., will preach here next Sunday during the absence of the son.

Decatur, Ind. Monday Evening, August 7, 1911.

TURN TO THE RIGHT. i This is a Rule Which Ought to be Carried Out In Traveling. If the drivers of the many vehicles which pass up and down the streets would remember the rule to turn to the right, in a good many Instances it would do away with much confusion I that is now nelng created. A number of times recently people would try to drive through one of the gangways at I the same time, both going in opposite i directions, with the result that each would get about half way through the drive before it was noticed and one of ( the two teams would have to hack out .causing delay and trouble to other I rigs also. In cities all vehicles at e compelled to keep to the right and it I would be a good idea to follow tills plan, at least while improvements are being made, and it would be a better idea to keep it up after the work is ' completed. It would be much easier ■ to drive to the corner and turn around if it is necessary to get on the opposite side of the street.

GLASS THROWERS Again Regaled Themselves With Consummating a Criminal Act. ADAMS AND FOURTH Sunday Morning the Results Were Apparent Distance of Two Blocks. It seems that another epidemic of glass throwing has broken out in the | city and autoists and other drivers of ! rubber-tired vehicles are meeting with disastrous results, following a spin through the city's streets. Early Sunday morning pedestrians on Adams street were regaled with the sight of nearly a dozen empty pop bottles, broken in the center of the brick street in such a manner that any one driving from Fourth street could not help but puncture a tire. The glass was broken fipe, and all lay in a bunch which extended across the street so that He entire width of the street, was dangerously covered, it being a premeditated, scurrilous, criminal action ■ of some ruffian or ruffians, who probably are incensed at their inability to earn even the price of a second-hand bicycle. Adams street has long been known to motorists as dangerous, as it never is without some patches of well distributed glass, the principals taking great delight in smearing the streets directly after the sweeper has cleaned the former distribution off. The attention of the officials was called to the act, but as yet no action has been taken.

DRUGGISTS ENJOY DAY. A Jolly Crowd of Picnickers Spent Sunday in the Woods. The annual reunion and picnic was held Sunday, August 6th, at Berne, in Gottschalk s park, near Twin lakes, one-half mile east of Berne. All the retail druggists and their families were supposed to be present at this gathering, but only Decatur and Berne were represented, Geneva, Monroe and i Linn Grove being absent. A very fine I time was enjoyed by all that were present the entire day. To say that the Berne druggists are the most hospitable entertainers in the state is putting it mildly. The Decatur druggists were treated royally, as nothing was left undone by the Berne druggists to make the reunion a success in every way, and to entertain their visitors j in such away that all who were present felt inclined to not leave the place, and in fact a few were so well pleased with the way In which they were entertained that they remained until Monday. One of the finest dinners ever served at a picnic was on this occasion, and place. “Oh, you” watermelon on ice, ice cream, finest ever made, and last but not least, lemonade, made and guaranteed under the pure food act by John Falk of Decatur, John also carrying away the honors of the day as the champion on storing away spring chicken. The next reunion will no doubt be held at Decatur. BY ONE PRESENT. o Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius McGough and children of Rockford, Ohio, changed cars here this morning on their way to Fort Wayne.

NO OBLIGATION Upon School City to Assume School Bond Indebtedness Incurred by THE CIVIL CITY Is Opinion of Attorney D. B, Erwin Sustained by the Attorney General. The opinion of Attorney I). B. Erwin of this city, given to the school board, was sustained by Attorney General Thomas M. Honan, according to the ' I'ollo‘wing letter received this'morning , by O. L. Vance, secretary of the city .school board, from Charles A. Great- ' house, state superintendent of public instruction: "When an Indebtedness for school purposes exists against a civil city, . theie is no legal or moral obligation 'resting upon the school board to assume the indebtedness, although it i may do so. The attorney general concuts with me in the foregoing opionion.” The question came up on an Inquiry from this city. School bonds to the amount of SII,OOO were issued sixteen years ago for the construction of the ' South Ward school house, when the I school and civil corporations of the I city were not separated, the civil an- , thorities subscribing to the bonds. These are now due and the civil city wants the school city to assume the old debt, and refund it by issuing new bonds, but the school city says it cannot accept the debt and construct the I new high school building, which be- ! comes necessary by the recent condemnation of the Central school building by the health board. The question of the indebtedness . comes under the new school bond act of 1911. It is not known just what will be the action of the school board I regarding the taking on of the debt, as the new board, which was organized August Ist, has as yet held no meeting for action thereon.

AT STEELE’S PARK United Brethren Picnic Will be Held Tuesday and Many Will Attend. ICE CREAM SOCIAL Os Union Chapel Will Take Place Saturday Evening on J. S. Lower’s Lawn. A committee of the Union Chapel United Brethren church met Sunday and completed arrangements for the giving of an ice cream social, the same to take place on next Saturday evening on the Joseph S. Lower lawn, one and one-half miles northeast of the 'city. A stand will be conducted on j the grounds, where eatables of picnic l’style will be found, in addition to the ■ serving of ice cream. Those in charge I have made preparations for a good time and expect a large crowd present The proceeds will go toward the parsonage fund. The public is invited. Everything is in readiness for the | United Brethren picnic to' be held to--1 morrow at Steele’s park, and the manj’ anticipating going are looking forward 'to a day of pleasure. Conveyances ! will be at the church at 9 and 10 o’clock, where those wishing to go can I secure rigs, but after this time all others will have to make different arrangements. Numerous amusements 1 will be afforded for the old and young ' alike, while refreshments will also be had on the grounds. A day of none other than pleasure is looked for and will be so, if the - weather man will permit. MEDICAL SOCIETY TO MEET. The Adams County Medical society will meet Friday evening. August 11, at Berne, at the office of Dr. Reusser. Dr. Reusser will read a paper on “Headaches—Cause and Treatment.” Let all be present. DR. C. C. RAYL, Secretary.

LEAVES FOR BOSTON. George Wemhoff, manager of the Wemhoff Monumental works, will leave this evening for Fort Wayne, where he will be met by a popular Allen county resident, and vice president of one of the Fort Wayne banks, and later they will leave over the Pennsylvania for Boston, Mass., where he will purchase a family monument. This is where Mr. Wemhoff secures a great deal of his statuary work, and what the anticipated deal will be. The monument will border on the Niblick stone now In trie St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery, and will cost something like three thousand dollars. While gone they w{ll take several side trips to cities of interest and enjoy a few days before their return home. They will be absent about ten days. STATE GATHERING Lafayette Expends Welcome Greeing to Thousands of Knights of Pythias. MANY ASSEMBLE Several of Locals Are Expected to Attend the Annual Encampment. Lafayette. Ind., Aug. 7 —Delphi Company, No. 86, of the Eighth regiment, accompanied by the regimental band, was the first company of the uniformed rank, Knights of Pythias, to reach for the annual encampment which begins today. Several other companies arried Sunday and went into camp at Camp Warner, which was visited by large crowds. Tomorrowwill be reception day at the camp. There will be band concerts both afternoon and evening In the aftrenoon Grand Chancellor John F. Petri of Terre Haute and Russell K. Bedgood of Lafayette will speak and there will be a review of the Indiana brigade. In the evening the Terre Haute company, which won first prize at the last meeting of the supreme lodge encampment, will give an exhibition drill.

The great army of Indiana Pythians who assemble here will find the gates c* the city thrown open and the hand of welcome and hospitality extended them. The finishing touches were put on Camp Warner Saturday night and the city of tents at Columbia park Is now ready for the 1,500 Pythians who will spend the next week there. Military regulations will be observed at Camp Warner and Brigadier General William B. Gray of Covington, who is already on the ground, will be in command. Colonel Edward Thayer of Greenfield is camp adjutant. Colonel Charles J. Wagner of Cleveland, Ohio, who has charge of the tents at l Camp Warner, was an aid on the staff of General James B. Carnahan, founder of the uniform rank. A number of the local lodge, it is thought will attend the meetings and gatherings which will dally take place, and to be represented, as nearly every organization in the state will be. POLICE COURT NEWS. Hosea Knavel was arrested Saturday night on a charge of public intoxication and this morning was arraigned ; and pleaded guilty, drawing the us- i ual SI.OO and costs, making $9.80, which he stayed. - Following a free-for-all fight which occurred in front of the Meyer, Scherer & Beavers establishment Saturday night, in which a young man of this city got too near one of the combatants, and landed in the street for his trouble, arrests were made, Roy Steele and James Acker of Pleasant Mills, being taek-n to jail. When the arrests were made by Night Policeman Melchi, one of the men struck at that officer, but he failed ot land. This morning they were brought up in ’Squire Stone’s court and pleaded guilty to public intoxication, drawing the regular price, SI.OO and osts; total, $9.80, which they paid. o " K. OF O. MEETING. ■II -I- ■ ■ —w The regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held this evening and the presence of each member is desired. Business of importance will be transacted at this time.

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TO REFORMATORY Will Warren Wilkenson be Probably Returned Following a Theft. OF LAST THURSDAY Was Arrested Last Night and Gave Full Confession to Officers. Sunday night Warren Wilkerson was arrested by Night Policeman Melchi on a charge of theft, it being a culmination of an investigation as to who robbed John Hays, on the show grounds last Thursday. At that time Hays was watching the show and when he found his loss, he was missing a stick pin, a fountain pen and about two dollars. The matter was kept quiet and a watch was set, and a night or so afterwards Melchi saw Wilkenson endeavor to dispose of the pen to a restaurant man. He was then arrested and when questioned denied all knowledge of the theft but when the officer stated his observations. Wilkenson is said to have broken down and confessed to the theft. His case will be brought before Judge Merryman and he will probably be sent back to the reformatory to serve the rest of his sentence. The pin nor the money have not yet been recovered. Wilkenson had just been paroled from the reformatory late this spring and no reason can be given for his actions, when he knew he would inevitably be returned to the institution upon his detection •

CARNIVAL IS HERE Arrived Over the G. R. & I. Railroad This Morning in Two Cars. SHOWS ON STREET Council Meeting This Morning Gives Permission to Use the Streets. The carnival company, known as the Crescent Amusement company, arrived this morning over the G. R. A I. railroad in two cars, which were carried by the regular S o’clock train north from Fort Recovery, Ohio, where they played all last week. The aggregation at once came to town, where they bunted up the mayor and sought their license and street permits, but the mayor deemed it necessary to call a meeting of the council who decided to allow them to locate in a prescribed territory, provided they would not injure the streets. They carry four shows, the Vaudeville Ladies, the Southern Minstrels, a snake show, and what is known as a four-in-one. that is four attractions for one admission. Besides this comes several stands, baby racks, shooting galleries, and other devices. They will use the west half of Court street, one block of Third street and half of Madison Street, providing they get the signatures of the property owners abutting upon the said streets. As a special policeman, John Andrews was appointed by the police board to stay on duty until the carnival left town. o COURT Horse stealing has apparently not been confined to this vicinity lately, as Sheriff Durkin today received a card from Austin M. Parsell of Angola, sheriff of Steuben county, asking him to be on the lookout for a bright bay mare, which was stolen Friday, August 4th, from the field of George Gilbert, four miles southeast of Pleasant Lake. The mare Is twelve years old, thin of flesh, weighing 1200 pounds, light mane and tail, and with other minor distinguishing marks. Reports should be made to Sheriff Durkin of the finding of such a horse. A reward of twenty-five dollars is offered. Real estate transfers: Margaret Jane Grim to Simeon J. Hain, lot IS, Decatur, S7OO.