Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 223, Decatur, Adams County, 23 September 1911 — Page 1

Volume IX. Number 223.

MONDAY THE DAY C. P. Rodgers, the Bird Man, Wil! Stop in Decatur on Big Trip. A SPECIAL TRAIN Will Also Arrive Ahead of Him and Royal Reception Will be His. Decatur has been chosen as one of the alighting places for the famous aviator, Mr. Cal P. Rodgers, who is making a cross country flight, driving the Wright biplane, “Vin Flz.” The aviator is due to arrive here Monday. He is flying in competition for the Hearst $50,000 ocean-to-ocean prize, having left New York City Sunday. September 17th. Barring accidenta he hopes to reach the Pacific coast by October loth. ’ . At one period of his present ‘undertaking Mr. Rodgers accomplished the remarkable feat of covering ninetyfive miles in seventy-eight minutes, breaking all records for speed in con tinuous flight. • ■ 5 Following the aviator is the "VinHz Special.” a completely equipped train, bearing press representatives, mechanicians and friends, emergency supplies and extra parts for the aeroplane. At every point where Rodgers alights there are distributions of souvenirs and demonstrations of the new grape drink. Vin-Fiz. Preparations are under way to give Mr. Rodgers a royal reception on his arrival here. o 1 POLICE COURT NEWS. fke Zimmerman was arrested Friday night on a charge of public intoxication and when arraigned this morning entered a plea of not guilty and asked for a trial. He employed ePterson Moran as attorneys and the trial was fixed for next Wednesday, the 27th, at 1 o'clock, and the bond at $25. Joe Mersman was arrested Friday night on a charge of throwing glass bottles on the street and when arraigned this morning pleaded guilty to the charge and drew a dollar and costs. He was lectured by the mayor and given to understand that he must straighten up. o DECATUR MADE PERFECT SCORE. In the rece'ui leot automobile trucks, held in Chicago this week, in which over thirty trucks participated, tbs Decatur made a splendid showing, making the two hundred mile drive without an accident, and being one of the eighteen cars which came through with a perfect score. Friday when the technical examination was made, the Decatur was penalized thirtypoints because the front spring shackles were broken. However, the car made a good impression and is known as one of the best trucks made.

WITHOUT GLOVES Will J. M. Dawson Handle His Subject, Sunday Evening. / ' WT \ I' K u \ * ' ? ’ • \ I • . .»,- Christian church Sunday evening at 7:30 Hear J. M. Dawson a Sore Spo t s Qf the Twent ieth o'clock. His subject will be One of S Century,” and he will handle it with friend. He dially invited to come and each one is as specia i music . asks the public to hear the truth. Tee

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

HIS FIRST ASCENT. ■ ■ Kora Jonss Made Fine Ascension at Fair Grounds Friday. Kora Jones of Winchester, Ind., who was here attending the fair this week, and who on a number of occasions, watched the ascensions of balloonists, and that he himself felt inclined that lie would like to follow- this kind of work, yesterday, while on the grounds, obtained the permission of Mr. Martin to fill his place, and upon his grant, made his first ascent. Everything worked fine, it being one of the best ever witnessed on the grounds, and ne claimed his height at 2,200 feet. We says he felt fine in the air, never getting nervous, or fearing any mishap, and that he has concluded to buy a bag for himsetf and will continue his well-liked work. He will return to his home at Winchester this evening or Sunday and remain there for a short while at least. SEASON IS COMING Hickory Nuts Yhis Year Will be Plentiful and the Gathering is ALREADY IN PROGRESS The School Boy at His Delight When the Appoint- . ed Hour Comes. About the first thing the school boy thinks of these days after the closing school hour in the evening is where he will find the largest sack of hickory nuts, and without much hesitancy he sets out with sack over his shoulder and never stops, until with much sprained neck he spies the much-desir-ed fruit clinging to the upmost branches of the tree and at once gets to work clubbing and otherwise hard work, brings them to the ground with force. Everyone knows the joy of hickory-nutting, and there is hardly a boy who could not say that he has not as yet had the opportunity to gather them. Their fall is not very successful until after one or two good frosts, but the youngsters who cannot wait until then begins weeks ahead of time so that the other fellow don’t beat his time filling his sack. Farmers of Adams county say the supply of hicokry nuts will be plentiful, there being but very few last year and their yield is supposed to be very heavy every other year. In some places the limbs and strong branches are broken down with the heavy load which they 'are supporting. Several years ago 1 northern Indiana was one of the great--1 est producing hickory nut and walnut I districts, but the heavy demand for this timber Has lessened the crop con siderably and the supply Is becoming less every year. jo Mrs. Ora Neff of Eaton, Ind., who has been the guest at the John Ray home, left this morning for her home.

ANNUAL RALLY DAY Special Appropriate Services 1 Will be Held in the Morning. ALL ARE WELCOME *■ •" Program Arranged is Interesting One and Many to Take Decatur Baptists will observe their annual rally day with appropriate exercises tomorrow morning. The Sabbath school and morning worship will be combined into one service, which will open promptly at 10 o'clock. This will give all members of the school, busy mothers and members of the home department included, a bette r chance to be on time for the opening of the nrogram which is here given Opening Song—School. Responsive Scripture Reading. Prayer—-Rev. Ehle. Twenty minutes study of the Sunday school lesson. Recitation—Lavere Engler Exercise by four little ones. Recitation —Wilma Smith. Recitation —Lucile Engle. Song —“Indiana for Christ.’’ Exercise by nine boys. t Recitation —Esther Reynolds. Recitation —Grace Shroll. Recitation—Benjamin Van Hart. Song—lnfant Class. Flag Drill —Mrs. Shamp’s and Mrs. Brandyberry's classes. Exercise by five little girls. Recitation —Pauline Emory. Recitation —Violet Van Hart. Song by the school. Short Address —Rev. Ehle. Recitation —Fannie Mclntosh. Announcements and offering. Closing Song. o — D. E. SCOTT SELLS AGENCY. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Scott of Lafayette are here for an extended visit with their daughter, Mrs. M. E. Hower. Mr. Scott suffered an attack of paralysis this spring but is much improved, being now able to ; be about with the aid of a cane. It was thought best, however, that he retire from active business at present, and he has sold his insurance agency at I>afayette. Before going to Lafayette, he was engaged in the insurance business herl with L. A. Graham.

THE FIRST SERMON Os the Rev. E. A. Goodwin as Pastor of the Decatur U. B. Church. TOMORROW EVENING To Preach at Union Chapel in Morning—Twenty-six Years in Ministry. The Rev. E. A. Goodwin, the new pastor of the United Brethren church, arrived today trom Montmorenci, and tomorrow will conduct his first services as pastor of the Decatur circuit. He will preach Sunday- morning at the Union Chapel church, and Sunday evening at the church in this city. The Rev. Goodwin is a minister of wide experience,having been preaching for twenty-six years. He has served in the presiding eldership for four years and has filled other offices in the church. That he will be a man well qualified to carry on the good work of the Rev. I. Imler, who goes to the South Whitley church, is the opinion of all who have known him. The Rev. Imler left this morning for South Whitley to be in readiness for entering upon the ministry there tomorrow. The change in the residences of the Rev. Imler and his successor will not take place for a few weeks. The little Gause child, who was injured in the automobile accident, still shows improvement. It will be several days, however, before it can be determined whether an operation will be required.

Decatur, Ind. Saturday Evening, September 23, 1911.

"PAPA’S NEW WIFE.” This play which was famous on the European stage, before it was brought to this country, is one of the most laughable and enjoyable of its kind current on the modem stage and has been a success from east to west. “Papa’s New Wife,” which is to appear at the opera house on Thursday September 28th, is a series of complications, which becomes so bewildering as to swamp the audience in laugh ter, and at the same time tells a story most humorous in its context. It does not depend upon any suggestions for Its fun, but Innocently develops its theme with a wealth of invention that fairly astounds in its briskness and brilliance. There are laughs from start to finish, and the hilarity grows from scene to scene. Many new musical numbers and high-class vaudeville acts will be introduced throughout the play. | A PITIFUL CASE Jas. Dugan, Traveling Blind Musician, ChargedtWith Intended Rape. ON STEP DAUGHTER Fifteen-year-old Margaret Carson —Prisoner in Adams County Jail. • James Dugan, a blind musician, giving his home as Muncie, hut who travels from town to town, playing for the sums that a pitying public may bestow upon him, is in the Adams county jail, charged with assault and battery with intent to commit rape upon his fifteen-year-old step-daughter, Margaret Carson, who accompanies him from place to place, caring for and directing the blind man in Ids helplessness. The case is a very pitiable one, enlisting the sympathy of all for the girl, who in her youth seems to have been subjected to gross insult. The man with his youthful guide, who came here to play during the fair which brings crowds to the city, applied Thursday night at the Deßolt house for lodging over night. Mrs. Deßolt, in an interview this morning, stated that the man asked for one room for the two, as he was helpless in his blindness and was accustomed to having the step-daughter with him to care for him. They were accordingly given one room she said, and nothing was thought of the matter until during the night some of the lodgers in adjoining rooms were awakened, Mrs. Deßolt said, by noise and by verbal protests of the girl, who said he “should let her be,” that “she wanted to be a “did not want to be that kind of a worSian," and again by words of the man in which he protested that she “pushed him away like a dog.” The suspicion of the others was aroused and the matter investigated. Night Policeman Melchi was called and as the man had been drinking, a charge of intoxication was at first filed against him in police court to hold him until investigation of the more serious charge could be made. Sufficient evidence against the man on the more serious charge was gotten, finally, Night Policeman Melchi making the affidavit which was tiled today in the Adams circuit court. Witnesses’ names, endorsed on the affidavit, are those of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Deßolt and Vernon Weaver. The accused man is of middle age and has often played on the streets of this city. He travels from place to place and it is said has recently been in Lima, 0., and others, following the crowds of the fair. His wife, the girl's mother, is | said to be at home at this time. Ar- ( rangements were made for the young girl to stay at the Deßolt house until 1 arrangements for securing a home for her can be made, and today she was j assisting the landlady in her work, j The girl, Mrs. Deßolt says, is very I lady-like in action, and stated that this is not the first time she has been sub- J jected to insults by the man who | should be her protector. The man's bond was fixed at SI,OOO.

TAKES AUTO AGENCY. Samuel Weir of Indianapolis, representing the Oakland Motor Car company, was here yesterday on busnness, ' placing the agency for this territory for the Oakland car with D. N. Erwin 1 and Glen Falk of this city. Mr. Erwin this week, purchased a fine five-passen--1 ger Oakland car from this company.

DEATH TOLL HIGH Violent Deaths in Indiana' For Month of August Reach Total of 259. FIFTEEN MURDERS Remainder Were Killed in i Various Ways—Dr. Hurty Asks Question Why? Violence caused the death of 259 persons in Indiana during August, according to the casualty report of the 1 state board of health isued Tuesday. Os that number fifteen were murdered and forty-six committed suicide. The remainder were killed by a wide varie- ' ty of accidents. Commenting on the record of violent deaths, Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the health board, said: “Why these suicides of more than one every day? Why, also, these accidental deaths —about seven daily? ] Would it not be wise to give the state I board of health sufficient support to study the conditions that produce such great destruction of life in one month? It is said the law is jealous of human life. If a mother destroys her child. 1 society interferes with energy until ' she is apprehended and punished. | “Yet, month by month, the law permits this awful record of murders, ' suicides and accidental deaths to go on, with Ifttle or no effort to prevent it. I cannot think this is good busi- ' ness. A thorough investigation into the cause of destruction by violence would be the first step toward trying to lessen the evil.” SUNDAY BALL GAME. The City ball team and the Ward Fence company's team will clash on . the ball diamond Sunday afternoon ' and a fast and exciting game is antici- ' pated. Both teams are about evenly matched and the game of Sunday has been arranged for some time and when 1 a good fight between both teams was announced. The Ward Fence team, although they have met defeat on several occasions, has been strengthened ' considerably and believe with their ex--1 cellent line-up they can take their opI ponents into camp, while the city team has the same belief that they will ’ easily defeat their foes. A large I crowd will be present as is always the ' custom, and a good game is always the ! result.

THE FIELD DAY For the Anti-Saloon League Workers in Decatur Will be Tomorrow. TWO NOTED MEN In Cause Will be Here— Services Morning and Evening Sunday. The annual field day services of the Anti-Saloon League will be observed in Decatur tomorrow. The day had been set for last Sunday, but was postponed a week on account of the iecture of Dr. N. W’. Tracy, who closed his ten days’ series of temperance lectures, on that day. Dr. swaaener had plan-1 ned to be here tomorrow, .but is now | unable to come, the Honorable E. A. Miles to come in his place. The other speaker is the Hon. R. C. Minton, both being speakers and workers of note me cause. The Hon. R. C. Minton will speak at the Presbyterian church at 10:30 In the morning, and the Hon. E. A. Miles at the Evangelical chwch at the same morning hour; in the evening at 7:30, Mr.,Miles will speak at the Methodist church, while Mr. Miles will fill the pulpit at the Baptist church. The public is cordially invited to hear these men. f o Mrs. J. C. Sutton was able to be down town yesterday a short while for the first in Iwo months. She has been suffering from an attack of the heart, becoming ill while visiting in Niagara Falls.

FRANK STILL SUFFERING. Charles Frank, who was riding the machine that struck the two lads at the Decatur fair, is still suffering from the bruises and cuts received by him in the accident. He was able to work Thursday morning, following his return home, but has since been at his home. He will be fully recovered, it is expected in a few days.—Portland Commercial-Review. —- - o ■ - — TO BE A NURSE. Miss Huldjh Loser, formerly of this city, has entered the Lutheran hospital nurse's training class in Fort Wayne, to fit herself for the nurse’s profession. Miss Loser is possesed of many traits that adapt her for this profession, and her many friends are convinced that she will make good in all ways. Miss I Loser is a sister of Mrs. Clifford Lee i of this city. THE FAIR IS OVER _ Big Crowd Attended Friday —Race Lovers Were Disappointed in 2:25 Pace CROWD WAS LARGE Hazel Fleming Won the LaI " dies’ Buggy Race—Hallie H. Took 2:13 Pace. t The Friday ‘crowd at th© Great Northern Indiana fair was one of the best in history. The races as usual on the last day were short and were a disappointment to many, but the big crowd lingered, attending the shows and watching the balloon ascension by Professor Jones, one of the best of the week 1 . Many people were attracted to the grounds to see the 2:25 pace finished. On Thursday the race was divided, Reward M. C. taking the first and third heats; Dirch the second, and Bod D. the fourth and fifth. At that time it was announced that the race would be finished the first thing Friday afternoon, but after they looked the matter up in the official guide it was discovered that this was contrary to the rules, it being necessary to close the farce with five heats, the same going to the horse with the best summary. This made Reward the winner, with Bob D. second and Dirch third. When announced by the judges the ill humor of the crowd was shown by the hisses from the grand stand. To add to the disappointment no enI tries were made in the motorcycle ! race and the run failed to materialize. Otherwise the fair was a success. The ladies’ buggy race resulted as follows: Jack —Hazel Fleming t 1 I—l1 —1 Dolly R. —Monema Fleming.. 2 2 2 —2 Roxie —Miss Weldy 3 3 3 —3 Jenette —Pearl McGill 4 4 4 —4 Time—2:ss; 3:02; 2:59. 2:13 Pace. Hallie H V 11 I—l Dandy Caral .., 2 2 2 —2 Stanley B 3 3 3—3 The time—2:23%; 2:17%; 2:18%. The music was furnished by the Blue ('reek township band, an organization made up of clever musicians and a splendid leader. They did excellent work, the music being lively, and just the thing for the occasion. ! The four famous Newsomes repeated : their act of the previous day and pleas-1 ed as before. The man who defies, death by allowing a 2,500 pound auto-, mobile to drive over him, again show . ed his nerve, and Jrofessor Jones i rode his big gas bag and did the para-! chute leap to perfection. The fair is | over and today the exhibits were removed and the big . ground looks as ' though something had hit it. The fair was successful and the board will meet soon to allow the premiums and close I up the business for 1911.

WILL WED IN BLUFFTON. Theatrical Performers at Fair Will be Married Monday. Stowars Bishaup Erieg and Miss Iza Berna May Van Zandt, the theatrical performers, who have been playing at the fair this week, and to whom a marriage license was Issued Friday noon, will be married MBnday afternoon in Bluffton, to which place they go from here. While no definite arrangements has been made as to the wedding, it is quite probable that they will go to the home of a minister there and that the ceremony will be a very quiet one.

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COURTHOUSE NEWS Benjamin Ayres Wife Desertion Case Set For Trial October 2nd. NEW CASE FILED ✓ By Otty Bolds For Possession of Real Estate — Realty Transfers. The case against Benjamin Ayres, for wife desertion, has been set for trial October 2nd. Fred G. Gnepper et al. vs. Oliver Peen et al., partition, final report filed and approved. Commissioner ordered to pay over to the clerk of this court, the undistributed share of funds in his hands, upon payment of which to the clerk, the commissioner is to be dis- . charged. * 4 Susie Emery vs. Thomas J. Durkin, sheriff, and John Sovine, possession and damage, demand S2OO. D. E. Smith eaters appearance for defendants. Answer filed. Cause set for October 3rd. George W. Fravel et al. vs. Daniel B. Ford, account. Appeal dismissed by defendant at his costs. The Independent Torpedo company vs. Silas W. Hale ®t al., account, >75. Rule to answer absolute in five days. Henry F. Henriches vs. Isaac L. Landis, on contract, SSOO. Rule to answer absolute in five days. Julius Schug et al. vs. Willa Kohler et al., note, >275. Answer filed by Zaugg in four paragraphs. Rule to reply to second, third and fourth. Frank Cottrell of Berne filed a new case in court entitled Peter Baumgartner et al. vs. Christ Musser, suit on note, demand $129. Heller, Sutton & Heller have filed a partition case, entitled Marian Yant et al. vs. Ford Street et al. Otto Bolds has brought suit against Silas W. and William B. Hale, Edward Kraner, C. D. Porter, Nal Sumption, quiet title, ejectment and damages in the sum of SI,OOO. C. J. i Lutz is Boids’ attorney. He asks title and possession of certain lands in U abash township, which the defendants also claim, and have held for six years. He claims that during their possession 1 they have cut down, damaged and destroyed growing crops to the value of S3OO, erected certain rod lines, tanks, poles, etc., thereon, to the damage of SSOO, which with mesue profits, make his loss, SI,OOO, while they wrongfully held such land. Real estate transfers: Henry Sanders to Joshua N. Burkhead, 22 acres, Washington tp., $2,000; Joshua N. Burkhead to Henry Sanders, 22 acres, Washington tp., $2,000. LEADS IN GAINS. 7985 News Members Added to Scottish Masons in Last Year. Saratoga, N. Y., September 22 —The increase in membership in Scottish Rite Masonic bodies during the last year has been the greatest in the history of the order, according to reports submitted here at the ninety-ninth annual session of the supreme council for the nqj’thern district of the United States. New Hampshire shows the largest percentage of increase over last year with 106 per cent, but Indiana obtained the greatest number of new members, 7,985. Pennsylvania retains the largest membership, 15,255. Among the honorary members elected active members of the supreme council are Governor Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana, Rosoe P. Hawkins of Indianapolis, and Delmar D. Darrah of Bloomington, 111. Sixty-six candidates received the honorary thirty-third degree. An Innovation was the presentation of each candidate by the grand commander of the symbolic triple gold ring of the order. ________ 0 — Peter Kinney, Mr. and Mrs. James Kinney of New Corydon were guests of the P. K. Kinney family yesterday, and also attended the fair.