Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 221, Decatur, Adams County, 21 September 1911 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday by TIE IECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subacrlptien Rates Per Week, by carrier 1* cents Per Year, by carrier »5.H Per \toae. by mil 25 cents Per Year, bv writ J3.&0 Siegle •aptes 2 rente | rates made known on agpMcegfce. _ at the poetoffice in Decatar, Indiana, as seoond-class mail. Fair week, fair skies, fair ladies — they correspond nicely torhe hopes of the fair manager—today is the big day. The Bloomington Star has discovered a fellow with a huge bump on his cranium. But the Star explains the detormitory by saying that the unfortunate fellow used a bottle of his wife's bust developer instead of hair I tonic which he purchased.—The Bloomfield Democdat. - j Some of the cold and hard-hearte.l I republican papers of this state are bidding J. Frank Manly farewell, not in sorrow, but in apparent glee. But J. Fran ksays if he goes he will not. go alone, and there isn't much comfort in that for the fellows who desire to see the ex-governor cut loose from the party,—The Columbia City Post, . . ... .1 II !■■■ The exhibits of fruits and vegetables at the county fair this year tell in a manner more forceful than words of the splendid crop of grain, fruits and general crops in old Adams coun-j ty. We can’t be beat and if we get the beet factory we will show all the rest of them something along tha* line' as well. The terrible accident at the fair grounds Wednesday afternoon is to be regretted. The life of one little fellow. who had long antipipated the joss of the afternoon, the wounding of another lad, threw a shadow of gloom over the pleasure-seekers. It seems like one of the frightful things that must happen, no one being to blame particularly. Lew Cooper and his bunch of Indianapolis boosters wil be here next Tuesday. Let's greetthem. They are not grafters. They are business men who win, and they win because they are alive, because they hustle, because they are big, broad and brainy. Tney are out pounding into the minds of the business men of Indiana the thing that »e have been urging ourselves for years—trade at home. The consumer should buy in Adams county if he lives here and just as important is it that the dealer buys in Indiana. FAIR EXHIBIT. While atending the fair this week don't fail to see the fruit and grain exhibit belonging to E. L. Cole of Scottville, Mich. The exhibits are among the finest on the grounds and are in charge of Charles Spuhler, also of that place, but a former Decatur, boy, who was sent here during their display at the fair. 219t3 .... 111 . -i

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DOINGS IN SOCIETY Miss Agnes Rademaker Given a Friendship Shower by Friends. A PRETTY AFFAIR Mr. and Mrs. John Voglewede Celebrate Twentyfifth Anniversary. A September bride-to-be who was honored with a pleasant social affair, was Miss Agnes Rademaker, for whom a friendship shower was given Wednesday evening by the Misses Mae and Frank Rademaker, forty of the friends of this popular young lady being guests. Yellow and white, the wedding colors, predominated everywhere in the spacious Rademaker home. White wedding bells hung from the chandelier told of the coming hapI piness, and streamers of yellow and white were draped from them to the , walls, and in every available place, -making pretty and graceful glints. Liti tie tables were arranged throughout J these attractive rooms, accommodat ing four players each, progressive pedro being in order during the evening. The tally cards showed the honors to have been won by the following: First, Mrs. Fred Schaub; second, Mrs. Will Berling; third, Miss Stella Chronister. The prizes awarded were generously given to the bride-to-be. After pedro the tables were cleared and luncheon was served. At the side of each cover ' was placed a yellow candle gleaming and twinkling merrily in a crystal candlestick, throughout the luncheon 1 the menu also carrying out the colors of yellow and white in away that appealed delightfully to the sight as well as the palate. Attached to the candle- ‘ stick with a golden ribbon, was a'bard on which the verse told the secret: i Here’s to Arthur and Agnes, May their life be as bright After September the 27th As the twinkling of this light. The showering of the gifts upon the bride was a happy climax to n happy evening. The table in the din ing room was given over to this office of pleasure. From the chandelier ovethe middle hung more white wedding bells, and streamers of yellow and white found their way from the chan delier to the corners of the table. The gifts included cut-glass, silver, linen and many beautiful and useful things i for the new home. The bride is the ' daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curley Rademaker, and is a very pretty and popular young lady with friends innumerable. The groom is a son of ex-Auditor and Mrs. Noah Mangold, and for many years has been employed at the Boston store grocery, w-here his acquaintanceship over the county has enlisted for him a boundless number of friends. The wedding will take place September 27th. Out-of-town guests at the shower were Miss Loretta Kleber of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Will Berling of Bluffton. A very pretty wedding occurred at Bobo, Ind., when the words were spoken, making Ernest G. Messick, a prominent young man of Tocsin, and Miss Grace M. Ward, husband and wile. Mis Ward was a resident of Bobo and I very popular among the young people. Rev. D. A. J. Brown of Upland. Ind., assisted by Rev. Hoch Stedler, of Bobo circuit, read the ceremony. The wedding took place at the home of the bride’s father, James F. Ward, at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in the presence of twenty guests. After th< ceremony a fine dinner was served. Many useful presents were received by Mr.

1 1 and Mrs. Messick. The guests de- ■ ! parted, wishing them a long, happy t and useful life. These young people expect to live at Tocsin. ■ — t The Shakespeare club held the sec- i ond meeting of the seaso* at the home i of Mrs. D. E. Smith Wednesday after- 1 noon, continuing its study of "The Merchant of Venice, ’’ the study being ■of the second act. Mrs. H. R. Moltz I had an interesting paper on "Shy 1 lock,’’ and questions and sub-topics i were taken up following this. Mrs. 1 E. E. Rice will be hostess nt the next | | meeting. .Mrs. J. C. Patterson to have j I the paper. 1 Mr. and Mrs. John Voglewede cele brated their twenty-fifth wedding anni- ( versary in a quiet way Wednesday at j their home on Third street, and received the congratulations and best , ’ wishes of their host of friends. The , event was celebrated at 8 o’clock with , high mass at the St. Mary's Catholic 1 , church by Father Wilken in a most , appropriate and happy ’.ay. the vows | taken twenty-five years ago being re-j newed in spirit. The couple have made | ( their home in this city many year;; f and are two very prominent residents. , Mrs. Voglewede was Miss Christine ( Meibers before her marriage. ( Frightful Accidant at Fair CONTINUED FKOii PAGE ONE ‘ The Lehman Lad. The Lehman lad, who was near the ( Allen boy, was injured much less serl- , ously. The automobile of John Rader t of Ohio City, was standing near an l c the injured boy was brought to the of- ' lice of Dr. Boyers in this city, wherq ( that physician, assisted by Dr. S. D. t Beavers, gave him attention. The t motorcycle, in its onslaught, struck f g I both legs of the boy. On the right knee was inflicted a penetrating f wound, puncturing the knee in such a j way that the joint water was let out. t The wound was an inch end a quarter c in length. The left leg was injured f ■in a more ghastly way, though not * quite so seriously as the other. The c flesh was torn from the lower part ol I the knee-cap down to the bone, ex c tending six inches long and four ( j inches wide, the tom flesh being re 1 1 stored to its place with many stitches. ■ The wounds were carefully dressed. ' • 1 and unless unforeseen complication? * • arise the lad will get along all right. £ , He was able to be taken to his home 1 ; at Berne Wednesday evening, leaving 1 1 with his father and brothers about i 1 5:45 o’clock. i! The lad left home Wednesday morns ing with his father and two brothers- - > Albert, aged twelve, and Elmer, four- • teen—anticipating a happy day at the -fair. During the races, the little band . ■ had become somewhat separated. • though the father was on the scene of the accident very soon after it hag i pened. He gave his attention, how ■ ever, to the Allen boy, who was hurt more seriously, and did not known un- . til .some time afterward, when he was , told, that his own son was injured. The ■ mother had remained at home during i the day, and the home-coming was : f sad one for her. Word received this morning fron the bedside of the Lehman lad state 1 that he was doing very well and that he was resting much easier, having j • passed a good night, and appear“<l t brighter today. Frank's Injuries Slight. I The injuries of C. L. Frank, the i - cyclist, were very slight. He j . however, rendered unconscious in the fall and physicians, who gave him at- - tention. soon revived him by bathing • and fanning him. while it was with es- ; fort that the crowd was kept back to allow him fresh air. He knew noth- ■ ing of what had occurred until he was told of it afterwards. His injuries were chiefly confined to his back, bill |

were not serious enough to require his removal from the grounds. After running Into the crowd tho motorcycle continued its way on some distance upon the mound. It was somewhat damaged, though not badly, the front wheel being bent and the left handle-bar also bent downward, , BIG DAY ARRIVED CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE winning ribbons, there stock not falling below any of that exhibited on the grounds. The art hall, as usual was another place of interest, and where lovers of the displays of fancy needlework, drawing, painting and other arts spent much of their time in viewing the large and magnificent display which abounded throughout the hall. The booths of the business men were never better, they being arranged with the latest and most nobby apparel for both young and old, as well as other business firms who had their places of business represented in the best waj possible. The floral dome in the cen ter draws the attention of all and th ■ many stood gazing at the beautiful nat ural growths, which nature favored for the occasion. The displays of other business men, which could not obtain access to the main building were just as attractive to all and especially those who were in need of the articles shown and who had an opportunity of witnessing their working. The display of fruits, grain and other vegetables by no means lacked interest in the way of viewers, and a more perfect and better selection would be hard tc, obtain. The conduct of the thousands on the grounds was never unmanageable, the shows not of the generally usual class, but clean in morals in every respect. The little ones have their time well occupied with the merry-go-round. picture shows and other amusements, and taken as a whole, the amusements, displays and various entries would be hard to duplicate and the management is well deserving of the praise so often heard. The only out-of-the-way incident to check the smooth paving was at the Vance, Hite & Macklin booth, when some mischiev ous children scattered the advertising pamphlets and threw waste paper, and otherwise disturbed the arrangement of things, while no one was in the near vicinity. Among the principal feats of the da? was toward evening when a large touring car, filled with passengers, was allowed to pass over the stomach oi a man lying flat on the ground ante no covering to protect him. For thi«

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daring feat he won applause from the many who pushed themselves into the smallest space possible. «» well nH those of the grand stand and along the tracks. The Newsomes troupe again rendered two performances and never failed to receive applause for their I clever performances and the skill which was manifested during their al lotted time. Last, but not least, was the balloon awenxion which held the crowd until late, when Professor Ms’tin, who made a number of successful flights here during the street carnival made one of the finest ever witness'd here, when he ascended to the height of perhaps fifteen hundred feet. The Races. Excellent races were the reward to those in attendance Wednesday, many of theheats resulting In close contests for third place. Great interest was exhibited by the many who watcii ed the races and all were well pleas ed with the way the various events were pulled off. In the gentlemen s road race there were eleven entries, and in hotly contested heats Doll.' R won first, Daisy second, Roxy third. Fay R. fourth and Dan Decatur fifth. The time showed some fast work to: road races, the first heat resulting in three minutes, the second in 2:55 and the third in 2:58. In the event in which county thre?-year-olds, pace or trot, were entered another exciting race was witnessed, (.’lose contests for first place resulted nearly every heat and the decisions were well won. In this event J. D. M r Kern took the first money, Major F. took the second and Biddy Decatur took the third. Th6 time was was. first heat, 1:30 and the second 1:32. fast work for a half mile. The motorcycle race was started with seven contestants and finished with two. Several failed to finsh on aeount of the large crowd which blocked the track in the ninth lap when the accident occurred. Th? 1 time was hurt by the crowd on the track, as Lachot. who won first, was forced to dismount and wheel his machine through the crowd. The five miles was made in 8:20. Following this race a running race was held, there being three entries in a half-mile dash. Katy Gleason took first money. Bell Rockford second and Billy took third. Large crowds are expected to hee the feature races of the week and great preparation is under way to handle the people. Between the heats the spectators will again be entertained by the Newsomes, whose work caused considerable favorable comment Wednesday.

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