Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 203, Decatur, Adams County, 28 August 1911 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday By IECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN M. HELLER Subscription Rate* Per Week, by carrierlo centa Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Menth by mall 25 centa Per Year, by mall *2.50 Single Coplee 2 centa Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at tbe poetoffice at Decatur, Indiana, ae eecond-clase mail matter. If it’s rain you fellows wanted, you ought to begin to be satisfied. The drizzle today was scarcely needed, though it will not do any harm, if the frosts will keep away long enough to give the sun a chance to ripen the corn. The Record-Herald of Saturday gave a splendid account of "The Harvester,” Mrs. Gene Stratton Porter’s newest book, a photo of the writer, and a boost that is in every particular worthy and merited. Mrs. Porter is the best writer of the age-along the line of nature books and novels and her home neighbors and friends are justly proud of her. Bill Lee, the Boonville lad, who killed his mother, father and brother, because of objections to his proposed | marriage, has made four confessions, i all different. He has given several I reasons for the trippie murder, from which the general opinion will be formed that he got mad and murdered his family, and that’s about all there is to the story. He is now repentant, but it’s too late. Twenty-six people, mostly women I and children, lost their lives in a panic which followed a flash of fire in the 1 film box at a picture show at Canonsburg, Pa., Saturday night. There was no fire of any consequence and the trouble came about when a boy yelled "fire” and a big crazy miner started to run and fell down. The theater was packed to the doors and the deaths and injuries were caused by j

I „ 1 ! "Sivi Men’s Clothing In In New Styles For Autumn 9 Autumn i« approaching and this score that gets the new things first is ready with a showing of new suits for men young men and boy’s. If you are ready for your autumn suit, it can be chosen now with entire satisfaction. I THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

suffocation and by the unfortunates being trampled under foot. The lady pianist, who remained at her post and ' played a slow march, deserves a Carnegie medal. After the rush was over, she walked out without injury. President Taft’s veto of the wool bill means there will be no reduction this 1 winter in the price of woolen clothing J of any sort for men, women and chlli dren, nor in the prices of blankets, i nor other forms of woolen manufaci tures needed for warmth by the general public. And just so much as the ’ public would have saved in cheaper . woolens, together with the amount the farmers would have saved in cheaper i agricultural implements had the president signed the free list bill, will be transferred unjustly to the coffers of | the woolen trust and the harvester 1 I trust, two star contributors to the re- ! publican campaign fund. Welcome teachers of Adams county. To the 200 instructors in session at the annual institute here we extend greetings. The program, everything for your instruction has been arranged by Superintendent Opliger. May the week be a pleasant and profitable one. To you has been entrusted the very serious duty of communicating to the children the instructions in the grade they have reached. These children will soon be men and women and the ideas now impressed upon their minds have much to do with their future. May you derive that from the insti--1 tute this week, which will aid you in teaching well and wisely. NO ONE FOUND IT. Once again the dolla- slipped by in the missing word contest without any one being able to locate the five easy words which were taken from the fol- ; lowing ads: "The, from Schlickman & Girod; "and.” from the Decatur Furnace Co.; “when," from Christen & Smith; "the," from S. E. Hite, and fresh,” from the Boston store. All were easy ones, but from the many answers filed with the missing word editI or there was not even one correct anI swer. Well we will give you an easy chance this time, and the winner will receive for successful labor two dolI lars. Try this time.

SOCIAL DOING I Miss Frances Dugan Guest of College Classmates at Racine, Wis. A DINNER PARTY Given by the Misses Rose and Marie Tonnelier—• —Other Socials. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Tuesday. Presbyterian Missionary—Mrs. .1. C. Patterson. Wednesday. St. Vincent de Paul —K. of C. Hall. "Town or country, hotel or home, flat-house or detached house, it's hard to say which is the impossiblest. We try one and then we try the other, and whichever one we try, we’re always glad to get back to the other. Life seems to run in alternate layers of 'Well, this is something like,' and Honestly, if I had to stand this any longer 1 should certainly fall in a fit.’ We’re like a sick man turning in his bed and finding that whatever side he lies on. though at the first It gave relief, it aches him worst that way.”—Ex. Never before did the choir of the St. John’s Lutheran church enjoy a day of more pleasure than Sunday, when they .assembled at the Henry Gallemeyer grove along the banks of the St. Mary's river, for an outing. The choir, which is in charge of Prof. H. A. Polack, numbers more than fifty members, and is considered to be one of the best to be found in this vicinity. They met immediately after dinner and ike afternoon was spent in playing various games —horse-shoe, card-playing and boat-riding. At 6 o’clock a big banquet was spread, and the many present, w ho had worked up an appetite for the feast, which they knew was coming, certainly did justice to it. At this time when all were together, and talked over the day’s pleasure, it was unanimously agreed that the gathering place for next year should be heM at the same grove. The St. Vincent de Paul society will hold its regular monthly meeting in the K. of C. hall Wednesday afternoon. On account of warm weather, the attendance at the past few meetings has not been so large as heretofore,’ and is is hoped that the meeting of Wednesday will bring forth a larger attendance. Every member is I urged to be present. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Christen of north : of Monmouth had as their guests at supper Sunday evening the Rev. and Mrs. B. B. Vhl and daughters, Mary ’ Catherine and Jessie May, and Mr. and Mrs. John Christen of this city.

The girls employed at the office of the Fort Wayne Printing company planned an outing at Robison park for Thursday evening, but owing to the inclemency of the weather they were entertained at a 6 o’clock dinner at the home of Miss Georgia Lauer. 1205 Maumee avenue. In the evening progressive bunco was played and prizes were won by the Misses Solina Detricti, Florence Roy and Marie Thieke. Music and vocal selections were rendered by several of the young ladies. Those who partook of jolly good time were the Misses Edith Labbe, Solina Dietrich, Florence Roy, Marie Thieke, Ludmilla Lauer, Clara Bickel, Anna Potthoff and Miss Frances Deininger ■ of Decatur — Fort Wayne News. The Misses Rose and Marie Tonne!lier were pleasing hostesses at 6 o’click dinner Sunday evening in comI pliment to Mrs. Will Lyman, Mrs. Joe Doitch and Ray Houser of Indianapolis. Other guests were Theodore Gralliker, Frank Breiperkamp, Otto ”Green. Sylvia Droppieman. Celeste Wemhoff and Mrs. Anna Droppieman. A delightful dinner party was that given at 6 o’clock Sunday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaub. Covers i were laid for the following guests: I Miss Blanche Hart of Fort Wayne,i Fred Fisher of Cincinnati. Ohio. Rose and Bert Voglewede. Miss Matilda Sellemeyer entertain-1 ed in a royally good way at dinner and supper Sunday at her home south of the city. Guests were Miss Bertha Hannibal, of Cleveland. Ohio, and the Misses Della and Esther Sellemeye.-, Lucy Fruchte, Letta Wetter, Ella Mutechler and Mrs. Fred Fruchte. The Woman's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with Mrs. J. C. Patterson, who will be assis’ed in entertaining by Mesdames F. M. Schirmeyer, W. L. Lehne and Fred Patterson. The paper, "The Wo-

men of the Orient," will be given by Mrs. John Schug, and the round table discussion, "The Children's Place In Missions," will be conducted by Mrs. Ed Lyons. Miss Elizabeth Peterson will contribute to the music of the program, and the afternoon. It Is expected, will be a most delightful one. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Butler north of the city was one of royal good cheer Sunday when they entertained thirty-five or forty of their relatives at what was in the nature of a family reunion, the guests of honor being Mrs. Butler’s brother,. L. N. Fisher, and family, of Huntington, who came here Sunday by automobile, accompanied by a Mr. Close. A sumptuous dinner at noon with a happy mingling of all during the day made it particularly happy. A number of Mrs. Fisher's relatives, the Cook family, were also present. The party included James Hurst and family, Mrs. Sarah Fisher, Amos Fisher and family, Coat Cook and wife. Harlo Mann and family, John Singletgn and family, Charles Cook and family and others. The trip from Huntington to this city was made in about an hour. Miss Frances Dugan, who accom panied one of her house party guests. Miss Ethel Dietrich, to her home in .Racine, Wis., for a two weeks’ visit, is having a delightful round of social affairs given in her honor. Three of her Vassar college classmates reside in Racine, and each in turn is giving a house party in Miss Frances' honor, besides a number of other social affairs, making the visit particularly delightful. -o -- - HOLY GRAIL NOTICE. All members of the order of the Holy Grail are requested to meet this evening at 7:30 o’clock at the office of A. P. Beatty, at which time action relative to the funeral of one of their members, Frank DeVoss, will be taken. — —o Welcome to the Teachers CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

siderable progress in learning the difficult measures was evident near the close of this period. After a five-minute intermission the institute was again called to order and Dr. Edward F. Bigelow, naturalist, editor teacher, author, managing editor of "The Guide to Nature." of South Beach, Conn., was introduced and gave his lecture on View-points of the Child and Nature." The doctor speaks from the viewpoint of an editor whose long experience with children will prove valuable to the teacher as he produces the reasoning of the child, giving the teacher some insight into the workings of the child’s mind, allowing them to adopt methods which will produce the greatest results with the least effort. Dr. Bigelow proved himself a ready and witty,speaker. During his lectur, he humorously reproduced his feelings while in the thries of his first examination, giving excellent word pictures of the characteristics which impressed the youthful mind. Throughout the discourse, however, he maintained a thread of deep seriousness, bringing the various points forcibly to the front. From the first the doctor captured his audience and while the hearers were still laughing at some witticism, would drive forward a fact or statement of great value to all in the profession. During the morning session a deep interest was evident, all those in attendance giving strict attention to the discourses, taking a part in the musical exercises and in many other ways, showing their appreciation of the meeting. About three hundred teachers and friends of education were present, although the inclement, weather no xioubt kept some away. The annual institute is doing great good to the teachers who attend, for in a few days the concentrated learning of many days is pleasantly presented to them. Profuse notes were taken by the teachers, especially those beginning the work, which will no doubt be Incorporated in the school work the coming year. The session this afternoon began prompti ly at 1:30, Dr. Starbuck giving his leeI ture on “Object Work in Geography." producing new and better methods of teaching this invaluable science, Dr. Starbuck also has the happy fae- j ulty of pleasing his hearers from the start, although offering his di?"ourses in a different manner, he bringing his noints brilliantly to the front. He • discourses in a light, breezy manner and his many years in the work lend his statements a value which long study of a subject commands. Both the doctors were pleasantly surprised by the large number of men teachers in attendance, as few institutes can boast of as good attendance . as ours. The afternoon program consists of “Object Work in Geography,” by Dr. Starbuck; music, by Professor Miessner; “The Ixidy or the Tiger in the

Garden," by Dr. Bigelow, and will adjourn at 4 o'clock. An especially good program has been arranged for Tuesday morning, and will start at 8:45, with opening exercises by tbe Rev. R. L. Semans, "Teaching Children vs. Teaching Subject*," by Dr. Starbuck; music, by Professor Mlessner, and "The Cut Bono of Nature Study,” by Dr Bigelow. All friends of education are welcome to attend the institute and preparations for the entertainment of many visitors Tuesday morning are being made. THEWHITEPLAGUE Claims Young Wife of Bert Merriman of Monroe Township Sunday. A YOUNG MOTHER / Passes Away—Funeral Will be Held Wednesday at South Salem. The dread "white plague"—tubercu-

losis —claimed another victim Sunday at five minutes before the noon hour, this time its victim being a young mother, Stella, wife of Bert Merriman, of Monroe township, who passed away at the youthful age of twenty-six years Both Mr. and Mrs. Merriman were born in this county and spent their early days here. Some time ago. bow ever, the husband secured a position at Dayton, Ohio. In February, Mrs. Merriman contracted tuberculosis, and as her health did not improve it was thought best to return to their former home here the family arriving the first of April. While she grew better at times her recovery was not possi ble, and death was a welcome relief Mrs. Merriman s maiden name was Stella Smith, and she was a daughter of Barclay Smith, who resides in Berne, the mother having died some time ago. Mrs. Merriman was born June 26. 1885. Besides her husband | and father she leaves four children, the | oldest, Harry, but seven years old. I June and Beatrice, and the youngest. I Anna, only eight months. Sisters and I brothers who also mourn the loss oi I this excellent lady are Mrs. Nellie Ray, Mrs. Roxie Lahman. Ransom B. Smith. Harley B. Smith and Charles IL Smith. Mr. Merriman, the husband, is a son of J. W. Merriman of this city. The deceased was a lady of many fine womanly qualities and unexcelled as a wife and mother, and her early demistis sadly deplored. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock ' at the South Salem M. E. church. -o TWO OPERATIONS. Mrs. Philip Koos, who for some time has been ailing, and all treat ment seemed to be of no avail, was the latter part of the week taken to the 1 Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne, and on Saturday an operation performed. A spedy recovery is wished her by her many friends. Miss Rieka Heuer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heuer, residents of Root township, this morning submitted to an operation for appendicitis after an illness of some time, and from which her condition had become quite serious. The operation was with-: stood quite well and took place previous to 8 o'clock. Fred Heuer of the Holthouse Drug company, a brother ol the sick lady, was at the family home all day and witnessed the ordeal. It is believed she will recover rapidly 1 from now on. BACK TO JAIL. Joseph Brady, who was picked up two weeks ago on a charge of intoxication, and later sent to jail to lay out , Jiis fine, and who later was charged with stealing a suit belonging to Jack Meibers, this morning appeared, ac-, companied by the sheriff, and was sent back to jail until the first day of the ’’ September term, when his case will be heard. — ——Q—COOK WANTED—At once at Peo pie’s restaurant. THE LIFE OF MRS. BLEW. Phoebe Jane Blew, nee Stacy, was, born near Albany, N. Y„ on the first of . January. 1825. When she was nine: years old she came to Ohio. Auglaize ; county, with ner parents. She had eight brothers and sisters, six of them growing up. But now parents, brothers and sisters are all gone. At the < age of sixteen, during a revival meet- ■ ing, she joined the Methodist church. I At the age of seventeen she was unit- f ed in marriage with Homer Bushnell. This union was blessed with six chil- J dren, of whom two only are now 11 v- ‘

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r —■■■■ ~ . ing, Mrs. Elizabeth Wright and Mrs . Artie Hunter. She shared the joys and sorrows of life with her husband until the Death Angel called him deaTh «* ’ SOme >ealß aUer the death of Mr. Bushnell, she married Jacob Blew. This union wag b] two e hildren . who arel ~ mourn the departure of their beloved 'sX e nk ‘ h a ey belng Mrs - Ne ‘"* 'shS? Mr Jaeob Blew The when 7 aga!n de “ in her life when her second husband passed .away nearly thirty-seven year ago mak >ng her home with her ; «»._ one M ihe 'her son BR °' be her son, she came to make her s ’ with her ehildren here in Decatar .though she had been failing for tbp I Past year, she, fearing to h» k — eomb,JXX.X

heart and lung trouble, brought abo«her death. She passed away on f day morning at 1 o'clock, August 1911. She attained the goodly age of eighty-six years, seven months twenty-four days. Her departure »■ this life is mourned by four child"'• twenty granichildren and eight grandchildren, and many "'• tives and friends. Sleep on, beloved, sleep, and takf rest; Lay down thy head upon thy av breast; s We love thee well, but Jesus thee best — . h( ; Good night! good-night! goo< r ‘ lr Calm is thy slumber as an > nU s, e«p; rp t 0 toil But thou shalt wake no moi and weep; gn d Thine is a perfect rest, s< 1 deep— | I Good-night!