Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 214, Decatur, Adams County, 12 September 1911 — Page 1

Voiume IX. Number 214.

WANTED A LOAN John Schurger, Veteran Abstracter, Thinks “Davis,” i Who Buncoed BLUFFTON’S MAYOR Was the Same Who War.ted to Borrow Ten Dollars of Him Today. John Schurger. the veteran abstracter. of the firm of Schurger & Smith, U patting himself tin the back today, i over his hard-heartednesa" in refusing to loan a ten-dollar bill to a man by the name of Davis," who in all probability ts the same man that has ■ been working a loan graft in the vi I ciaity of Bluffton. The man, who is about forty years of age. dark compioxioued. and rather tall in build, came into the Schurger & Smith o'.Hee about 9:30 o’clock and told Mr. Schurger that -he was the father of ■ the Davis living In Root township, I about two miles from Monroeville, fori whom Mr Schurger had made an abstract recently, and asked him to loan him ten dollars as he wanted to put through a deal of some kind. Mr. Schurger knew that he had made no abstract for a man named Davis in that vicinity, and refused to make the lost, fearing some kind of a graft. Subsequent examination of records showed that there is no man named Davis living in that vicinity. The granger bad no sooner gone than D. E. Smith, who was reading the Muncie Star, came across a Bluffton dispatch. about a man “named Davis," who slim-slammed the Bluffton mayor, and was in all probability the one who bad just left their office. ' The article reads as follows: "Two well known Bluffton men have been ' slim-slammed” on loans on articles of no value The victims were Mayor Frank Smith and J. E. Broyles, agent for the I. U. T. and Indiana Northern. Mr. Smith was approached by a fellow who introduced himself as “a son of Mr. Davis, living near town,” and wanted $5 to make up enough to put through a deal for a horse. The mayor promptly wrote a check for the desired amount The follow left hie watch as security. V hen the fellow failed to turn up with the money the mayor took the watch to a jeweler and found that he could buy about a peck of similar, lurnips for SB. Mr. Broyles gave $• for a 48-cent bogus Elk’s tooth." The officials at Bluffton were notified of the suspicioned man's working here, and they asked that he be detained They stated that in case of his detention the mayor would come and if he proved to be the man wanted. he would file the affidavit against him Sheriff Durkin and deputy immediately started to look form him, hut at thetime of going to press, he had not yet been found. — o WILL BE GREAT. T he Crystal Program For Wednesday Will be a Rare One, b'red LaDelle, the magical human ’onder, who is to appear at the Crys-. 'al theater on tomorrow evening,: needs no introduction in this line, ne being familiar to every one, not only : here, but throughout the country, ’here he has won fame on thousands " r stage platforms Wednesday even-' i in ? he appears in his usual clever way ai >d as susaul will produce some of ; his stunts that will make all hold . their breath and say to themselves, i How did he do it?" Remember it. [ 8 Wednesday evening and only ten ents win be charged for a full evenof entertainment. Ur —— FELL DOWN CELLAR WAY. Hrs. J. s. Peterson fell down the 6 la-way at her home at noon, result- ', ns * n tearing the ligaments loose and the bone in the left arm at e wrist While suffering much pain , ’ getting along nicely and says [’ e will be able to attend the fair next week. SCHOOL BOARD MEET. I U* 1 * Members of the school board I “ Probably meet tomorrow evening I » W|>tch tiaLe the tax levy will be I “hde. I t

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tARRIER PIGEONS RELEASED. Make a Bee-line for Their Home, Toledo, Ohio. The release of a box of six carrier pigeons fropi Toledo, Ohio, by J. C. Patterson, National express agent, this morning at 9 o’clock, was a very pretty and interesting sight, as with a whirring sound, the pigeons arose from the box and soared away into the heavens in a direct line for their home. The pigeons were probably grown by a flrm there, who wished to test their time In making the return trip, the box bearing simply the message that they should be released as soon as they arrived here. A HAPPY WEDDING Solemnized at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church This Morning. BY REV. ' WILKEN Jared Reed of Fort Wayne and Miss Wertzberger Take Nuptial Vows. The wedding bells rang merrily at the St. Mary’s Catholic church this morning at 8:30 o’clock for the entrance of the bridal party of which the two principals were Mr. Jared Reed of Fort Wayne and- Miss Louise Wertzberger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Wertzberger, of east of the city, their marriage being solemnized in an impressive way by the pastor, the Rev. Wilken. Ivory satin, combined with laces and embroidery bands, with pearl trimmings, made a most beautiful costume for the bride, who is a young lady of winning personal qualities. The gown was made in one-piece effect, the high collar and yoke being of rich lace, with embroidered designs, the collar being outlined with pearl trimmings. Around the yoke and extending down to form a bertha-like effect, was a handsome hand-embroidered design. The girdle was of pleated effect, fastened at the back with a ribbon bow, with long sash loops. The skirt, plain in the prevailing jityle, was garnished only with embroidered buttons. With short sleeves were worn long ivory gloves, and the shoes also matched the costume. The hat worn with this pretty frock, was a large white felt picture hat. with band and standing aigrette of ostrich plumes. The flowers carried by both the bride and her attendant, who was her cousin, Miss Lolße Meibers, were white roses, arranged with smilax In shower bouquets. Miss Meibers made a very pretty appearance in her frock of pale blue messaline «atin, made also in the one-piece effect, with low neck and short sleeves. The yoke and the lower part of the sleeve were of fine lace with embroidered designs, and the yoke was outlined with bands of embroidered satin. The plaited gildle was fastened at the hack with a knot of blue ribbon, and Miss Meibers also wore long white gloves, white slippers and a large picture hat, with marabou band and aigrette. The best man was the groom's brother, Mr. Luke Reed, of Fort Wayne, and the ushers were the bride and groom's brothers. John Wertzberger and Ollie Reed. The Anthony Wertzberger home east ow the city was the scene of much festivity following the church ceremony, about fifty relatives and friends responding to invitations for the reception, and where at noon a sumptuous dinner was in order, with a supper in the evening. The home took on festive appearance for the occasion, being decorated in autumn garden flowers, the tables also being most attractive. The color scheme was blue and white, and white wedding bells were also used tastefully in the decorations. The newly married couple will leave on a wedding trip which will include visits with relatives at Minneapolis, and other cities of the northwest. They will be at home after two weeks in Fort Wayne, where the groom, with his brother, is engaged in the coal and feed business, having a lucrative business. He Is highly esteemed, as is his bride, and no more sincere good wishes have ever been bestowed upon a couple than upon Mr. and Mrs. Jared Reed. CONTTNVBD O> PAGE TWO.

ARE SCAFFOLDING i Work of Erecting Scaffolding in St. Mary’s Church ' Began Monday. GIOSCIO THE ARTIST Arrived Saturday to Oversee Work Relative to Extensive Paintings. i Active steps toward the fres- 1 coing of the St. Mary’s church were begun Monday morning when carpenters began the work of erecting ; the scaffolding in preparation for tho j real beautifying of the interior. Mr | G. Gio? cio, who is the artist, arrived in the city Sunday with several workmen to go ahead with the structural work, while other local carpenters were engaged in assisting them, and which will require about a week, until such headway is gained for the cleaning of the walls, which will be done first. Mr. Gioscio has considerable of the paintings, which are to be on cloth, under way, and by the time everything is In shape for his proceedure, will begin placing them on the walls. His work will require at least six weeks, and without doubt, more, owing to th“ extensive amount which is to be done. All will be new work, while several of the same paintings, with changed expressions will be replaced. He has just completed a Catholic church at Plymouth, Ind., coming from there to this place Saturday, and at once began preparations for his stay here. Ten thousand feet of lumber will be used for the scaffolding, and the Decatur’ Lumber Co. has the contract for furnishing of same. The work when completed, will be of the finest to 1 have been secured and St. Mary’s church will rank among the finest in ' the state. Mr. Gioscio, who confines his work to Catholic churches alone. >s among the leading men in his line of work in this country, he having learn- 1 ed. his art in France, and Italy, where he spent five years studying. o RECEIVED THE NEWS. Fred Mutschler this morning re- J ceived word from Kaukauna, Wis.. • telling of the arrival of a big baby boy 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward 1 Worthman. All are doing well and great is their happiness. Mrs. Worthman was formerly miss Emma Mutschler. MONROE SCHOOLS - | Grades and High School i Will be Held in District I No. 2 Till New I HOUSE IS READY. I I Trustee C. C. Beer and the i Teachers Getting Ready i ] For Opening of School. | —i; i, Trustee C. 6. Beer of Monroe town-I ] ship and his staff of efficient teachers j are getting things ready for the open- 1 s ing of the schools. The schools in j general will not open until Monday, • October 2nd, except the Monroe grad- j < ed schools and the high school, which | , will open next Monday, September I ] 18th. These will open In school ’ t house No. 2, a mile south of Monroe, £ and continue there until the new | t school house at Monroe is ready. The ‘ following is the staff of teachers for the entire township: No. I—Fanchon Daugherty. No. 2—Alice Rinaker. No. 3—Ellis Sprunger. No. 4—Room 1, Martha Burkhalter; ( room 2, Noah Gilliom. ‘ i No. s—Gilbert G. Lehman. < No. 6—Daniel O. Roop. No. 7—Hulda Gilliom. No. B—Room 1, Caroline Burkhal-, i ter; room 2, Harry Fleming. < No. 9—Dora Hirschy. « No. 10—Room 1, Beese Sprunger; 1 room 2, W. H. Oliver; room 3, Chfles 1 G. Pepe; room 4, Rufus East. I

Decatur, Ind. Tuesdays Evening, September 12, 1911.

BUSINESS VS. CLERICAL CLOTHES | Voder a head, "Believe in 'Business' Clothes,” the Indianapolis Star today contains a picture on the first page, of the Rev. J. A. Sprague of Kokomo, 1 former pastor of the Monroe M. E. church, and well known here. The fcl--1 lowing article accompanies the sketch; ( “The Rev. J. A. Sprague, pastor of the Main street M. E. church, does not believe in wearing the ministerial garb. ‘Whenever a man puts on ' preacher clothes, he closes the avenue of approach,’ says the Rev. Mi. • Spragu. ’People act under constraint and are not natural toward you. If you i want to reach down and take a man by the hand and get hold of his heart ' you don't w«nt a frock coat.” The Rev. Mr. Sprague makes an exception on Sundays, of course, but seen every day one could not tell him from a sprightly business man, and at ' present he Is wearing a jockey cap." ANOTHER VETERAN Os Civil War Called by Death, Laid to Rest This Morning. NEAR SHELDON, IND. Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Linker Attend Funeral at Ft. Wayne Today. This morning at 9:30 o'clock occurred the last sad rites for Edward Hoffman, a prominent and wed known farmer of Allen county, a civil war veteran, and also known to many ! of the older residentc of this county, I the services taking place from the i Oatholic church near Williamsport. The deceased was a native of Canada and was born in March, 1850, going 1 with his parents when a mere boy to Missouri, where he lived for many I years. For more than twenty-seven I years he was a resident of this state, the most of the time being in- Pleas- ' ant township, Allen county. He was ; a veteran of the civil war and was i known to many of the old soldiers of I this city, he having come to this qity at various times. He was married to Miss Johanna Trieder October 20. 1884, and four children are left to mourn their loss; also eleven grandchildren, along with many other relatives and friends who survive. Interment took place at the Catholic cemetery at Sheldon. Mr. and Mrs. V. Linker went to Ft Wayne this morning to' attend the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Linker, which was held this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the residence and at 2 o’clock from the St. John's Lutheran church, the Rev. Dannecker officiating. Her death occurred Saturday afternoon following a two years' illness from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Linker was born in Gryan, Germany and came to America when a child. In 1869, she was united in marriage to Valentine Linker, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Mr. Kucher at St. John’s Lutheran church. In 1894 Mr. and Mrs. Linker celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. For years the deceased had been a devout member of St. John s i Lutheran church and of the Ladies’' society of that church. The husband is employed at the Berghoff brewery. t Surviving besides the husband. there are six children —John N. and, Lewis W. Linker, Mrs. Floyd Harris and Mrs. F. Warner of Fort Wayne, Mrs. William Korn of Montra, Ohio, 1 and Mrs. Edward Ervin of Los An-| geles, Cal. There are also two sis- | ters, a brother and eleven grandchildren. o ■ , . POLICE COURT NEWS. A motion to dismiss the case in the matter of the Smith-Hooper con- i troversy was entered in the mayor’s court this morning, and was taken ( under advisement by the mayor. It will, in all probability, be dismissed, ending the incident. 'Squire Stone officiated at a late wedding Saturday night when Robert Case of near Pleasant Mills appeared at 9 o’clock with his bride, Effie, Strickler, of Van Wert county. They j had secured the license In that county and came here to be married.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Joseph Brady Gets Six Months in Jail and Fine— Cannot Hold Office. FOR ONE YEAR — Trial of Philip Gephart For ] Assault and Battery Taken up Today. I When Joseph Brady, the sailor hail-1 ing from San Fijanclsco, struck this: city the middle of August, he “bad?' farewell to the raging main” and the i i “blue billows,” for some time, according to the verdict of the jury which j Monday found him guilty of stealing the 528 grey suit of John Meibers, ■ and sentenced him to six months’ iml prisonment in the Adams county jail, the verdict reading as follows: “We t the jury find the defendant guilty of petit larceny and we fix his punishment at imprisonment in the jail of Adams county for the term of time of six months and that he be fined in I the sum of ten dollars, and that he be disfranchised and rendered inca- ! pable of holding any office of trust or i profit for one year." I William Bunner, charged with pubI lie intoxication, filed motion to quash ' affidavit. John C. Moran entered appearance for Frank Smith, who is charged with sodomy.

The clerk of the jury commissioners is ordered to draw three addi- . tional names of jurors, instead of those excused, and to issue a venire therefor to appear Monday, September 25th. 1 The case of John Seheimann vs. Robert A. Perkins, on note and at tachment, demand, $175, was dismissed, and the costs paid. Amos G. Smith vs. Margaret Herring et al., quiet title. Appearance for George W. and Isaac Zimmerman withdrawn by DeVoss, attorney. This morning began another trial before judge and jury in the Adams circuit court, when Philip Gephart was brought to answer to the charge jof assault and battery on Alpheus Acker, both men hailing from Pleasant Mills. Prosecutor Parrish is apCONTINUED ON .'AGE TWO. MEET AT FT. WAYNE German Reformed Synod of Northwest to Meet There on October 11th. FOR ANNUAL MEET' Delegates From Northern! Canada Will be Among i Many Present. The Snyod of the Northwest of the Reformed churches of the United States, will meet at Fort Wayne on October 11th, and will bring 350 dele gates to that city, 175 pastors and 175 lay delegates. The sessions will be at the St. John's Reformed church. Lodging and breakfasts will be furnished in Fort Wayne homes, with dinner and supper at the church. In the United States there are eight synods of the Reformed church and the one that meets in Fort Wayne is known as the Synod of the Northwest. It comprises all the states west of the Ohio line, extending into Canada, where a number of delegates will be represented. Rev. Hessert and Matthias Kirsch of this city, will be among those to attend from here, the latter being on a committee to report on the local option as well as as on another committee for a $20,000 fund, which is being raised in connection with the new seminary at Sheboygan, Wls. Others from here will also be in attendance and the assembly will be an important one.

NEW CAFE OPENS. "Holty’s Case," owned by Clarence Holthouse, was this morning thrown open to the public, and adds another up-to-date place of business to those already in the city. The interior is all finished In mission and everything sparkles from the new appearance presented by the new fixtures. The owner will cater to day and night trade, Joseph Fahrenbach and Felix Holthouse being the day waiters, while Florian Starost will care' for the night trade. Vincent Forbing, who has had a number of years' experience at the baker’s trade will attend to this work and the new establishment will without doubt enjoy a liberal patronage of the public. ABOUT THE SICK 1 ' Mrs. James Wyer to be Taken to Ft. Wayne Hospital For Operation. ■ 1 SEVERAL AILMENTS Miss Pansy Ball Undergoes Operation For Gall Stones at Moline, 111. — Word received here from Moline, 111., is to the effect that Miss Pansy Ball, a former young lady of this city, but now residing there, where the family moved many months ago, is that she underwent an oporation for gall Stones, which is thought to have been most successful, a hundred and forty stones having been removed in the ordeal.' She has been suffering with this ailment for several years, and while residing here, just previous for their departure for Moline, was overtaken with a severe attack and their journey delayed several weeks. However, she improved so as to allow them to continue their anticipated departure. That the operation was a success and that she is improving will be good news to her many friends here. E. S. Christen, teacher in the city schools, was unable to report for duty today on account of an attack of tonsilitis, with which he has been suffering the past three weeks or so, but which became worse Friday evening. He is somewhat improved today over his condition then. Otto Bogner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bogner, who was brought home from Howe, Mich., on account of an injury sustained to his ankle, is recovering nicely. He had been working there in the cement business, and about four or five weeks ago fell from a scaffolding, sustaining injury to the ankle, which necessitates confinement to the house for a long while.

( Jesse Helm of the postoffice force, i v as off duty today on account of sickJ ness. Mrs. James Wyer, who has been ; quite ill for the greater part of the summer, suffering with various ailments, the most serious of these being adhesions of the bowels, this morning was given a thorough examination by several physicians and it was determined that an operation , would be necessary for the relief of | her great pain. Arrangements will be made for her to be taken to a Ft Wayne hospital, and as soon as this can be completed the ordeal will takf place. RETURN FROM TRIP. Elliott. Ulman and Joseph Steig 1 meyer returned this morning from St. Francis, Wis.. where they accompan ied Miss Cecelia Ulman, daughter of the former, who entered the convent of the Sisters of St. Francis. Miss Ulman, who is deaf and dumb, will take up training for the expounding of same to children, this having been her desire for some years. - -- o " ■ RETURNS TO SEMINARY. Leo Faurot, son of Frank Faurot, of south of the city, who has been spending his summer vacation here. Jest thip morning for Cincinnati, where he will resume his course of study for the priesthood. He is entering upon his third year of seminary life and has still four years to complete before his ordination to the high step which he Is aiming for.

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SURPRISE SHOWER Os Miscellaneous Gifts Given Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Gleiser BY CONGREGATION Pastor and Bride Agreeably Surprised on Monday , Evening. i ■ i The Rev. W. H. Gleiser pastor of the Presbyterian church, and his i bride, were most agreeably surprised by the members of the congregation, who gave them a miscellaneous showier Monday evening that was a most i successful social affair, as well as an event in which the congregation showed their material esteem and appreciation of their pastor and bride. Rev. and Mrs. Gleiser had been guests at the C. J. Lutz home and came with the family In the evening to attend a meeting of the executive board that was to be held at the church at 7 o’clock. Upon arrival at the church the pastor and Mr. Lutz got out of the I carriage to enter the church, when ) Mrs. Lutz said to Mrs. Gleiser, “Why cannot we go in, too,” wherespon the ladies prepared to do so. Just as they entered the church door, Mr. Jackson, the custodian, who was waiting for the cue, turned on the lights, which J flooded both auditorium and lecture ! room, revealing there assembled, inI stead of the few board members, a I great host of all the members of the congregation and other friends. On long tables in the Sunday school room were laid innumerable gifts of all kinds, that were presented entire, to the pastor and wife, by Mr. D. B. Erwin, in a most excellently worded speech. Rev. and Mrs. Gleiser, In spite of their complete surprise, accepted the situation most gracefully, the pastor responding to the presenta- ’ Lon speech, and extending the thanks of himself and bride, the latter being nearly overcome. Then a half hour , was spent in undoing the packages and commenting upon them one by one, the packages, giving forth canj ned fruit of all kinds, preserves and I other goodies, for the parsonage pan try, as well as china, glass, silverware and other things that will adorn the ' new home, appreciated not only for their intrinsic value, which Js' great, but also for the good will which they tokened. When the examination was complete, the congregation assistet in carrying the gifts to the parsonagt and there spent a delightful hour, Mrs. C. J. Lutz rendering several favorite musical selections that contributed to the good time. The show er was a most complete success, and is indicative of the hearty welcome, which is extended to the newly married couple. ANOTHER TREAT. Er. Tracy Monday evening spoke on "The Woman and Her Relation to the Wine Cup." His lecture * was rather humorous but very forceful. He emphasized man’s obligation and responsibility to his wife and vice versa. Dr. Tracy is a pleasant speaker and is giving excellent information along temperance lines. Everybody ought to come und hear him. “The Prodigal Son" was illustrated in song and pictures Monday evening. If' was real and vivid. This evening Dr. Tracy’s lecture will begin promptly at 8 o’clock and the entire evening will consist in a lecture by pictures. This lecture has cost Mr. Tracy $2,000 and he will give It simply for a silver offering which will be taken as you enter the door. Everybody is welcome. Come! o — ■ REGULAR MEETING. The Adams County Horse Thief Detective association will meet in regular session on Saturday, September 16th, beginning at 1:30 p. m. As this is the regular meeting for the election of officers for the ensuing year and the selection of a delegate for attending the National convention, it is the desire of those in charge that all who possibly can. be present. 214t3 —o PROHIBITION LOST. Portland, Maine, Sept. 12—(Special to Daily Democrat)—With less than two hundred towns tallying less than two hundred population to be heard from this afternoon, indicates prohibition was lost by 542 votes.