Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 275, Decatur, Adams County, 23 November 1911 — Page 1

'olunre IX. Number 275.

■great campaign ■ be Conducted at ChrisKan Church by Evangelist ■ Fife and Company. ■ 0 W IN HUNTINGTON oi National Fame ■ . -Coming December ■ Thirty-first. :i >i important meeting held al ...i-iian church Wednesday even- (!:>■ congregation inanlmously ■fe ; ill the official board, in extemii cill to the Fite Evang« list i<M Bn y. of Kansas City, to come to this and conduct a great evangelistic ■mp .-n for the saving of souls. The company is now conducting B kangelistic services in Huntington K king now in their third week there. meeting with most exeellen' :mr K less, intring this time, there have! K] .ii i -e hundred seventy-sh ,■ ■ lions to the Huntington chore!'., fit’ ■pleing on last Lord's day alone. Ihe company has six mem including the Rev Rodgers Fife. 'h . e sons, two of whom are minis. ■H’rs. and two daughters. Each has special work to do. The elder Mr. is the evangelist proper, while of the minister sons nmk. < a rpec ■gialty of working with the young boys men, the older daughter with th" and the youngest daughter the young people. All assist m ■■he music,‘which is a wonderful part the services. The music includes ■I wal solos, duets, quartets, etc., and H the company also has a complete orI chestra, carrying a line of many inI striiments. The company is of na11.oual fame, having conducted services I in every stafe in the union, with acres I sions of from five hutrdred down at I each place they have held send <-s. I It has long been the desire of the 1Ical church to secure them, and '■ l ing of their proximity here at liiis I time, a committee from the local I church, comprising Rev. Dawson mid IG T. Burk and E. 11. Shoemak w< ■ ■ Ito Huntington Tuesday <v>■■ u - ,' .■ ■they heard them, and also talln 1 ' i' 1 them regarding securing them for a

■ campaign here. They will begin s< >vI sices here on the last Ixird's day in I iDecember, which is December ”i *. I and will continue indefinitely, the I time depending upon the results and I the need of the work. Some idee < I: their demand, nnd their consemont I "orth and ability, can be estimated I from the salary which they commend, I the company receiving $125 a week. I their csr-fare paid one way and hoard I furnished by members of i r ' I Ration. it is thought that their comI Ing will be a great event in the ■ 1 nr:h I world of this city, and Rev. Rawson ■ and his congregation deem them ■ ' 1 - I very fortunate in being able to secur I them. THE HYPNOTIST MADE GOOD. Professor Hemstreet the Real Thing — At Opera House Tonight. Professor Ilemstreet, the hypnotist, opened an engagement at the opera houst Wednesday night, and gave the cleanest, and most interesting exhibition of hypnotics that has ever been Put on in this city. He opened his entertainment with a short lecture on the science, explaining that hypnotism is being used more or less by all ot us, saying that every person who attempts to Influence the mind of another person is practicing hypnotism. A l ' er coaxing a short time he succeeded in getting a number of young men upon the stage and what he did with them was a plenty. The entertain ment was in the highest degree inlet esting, and the time has gone by when intelligent people cry fake over such power as he possesses, and one can attend this exhibition and enjoy a hearty, healthy laugh. It is ImpoFs' 11 ' 1 to particularize, sufficient it is to say that 11 w<w « funny as a dozen comedians with a circus thrown in. Pron - aor Hemstreet will be at the opera house again tonight and a number our best men have prom red to g upon the stage and be hypnotize , and those who attend the show 11 sure of a barrel of fun, besides mu< valuable instruction. No doubt the house will be packe tonight as the prices are within t e reach of all. 10 and 20 cents.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

freight split rails. While doing some switching on the line from the G. R. & i. railroad to the Acker Cement works in the north Part of the city about 4 o’clock last evening, the interurban freight spread the switcy i‘a:ls, and the empty | cars left on the main interurban lino Here necessarily held tip there until tho freight could be gotten back on . the track and the damage repaired, ’lnis allowing the removal of the empties out of the wav on the main line. | Tins Hocking of the mam line also : 'l'd'! up the ! o clock car from Fort Wayne, which reached here much later than the schedule time Wednesj day evening. COURT HOUSE NEWS Many Cases Set Down for Trial Today—A Guardian Ordered for i r—• CHRISTENA BITTNER Three State Cases Set for Trial for Monday, December Fourth. The greater part of the business in court today was the fixing of dates for the trial of cases as follows: Friday, December I—A. D. Suttles, receiver for Coppock Motor Car Co., vs. Decatur Motor Car Co., on account and contract, $20,000. Monday, December 4 —State vs. Gert Reynolds et al., conspiracy to steal; State vs. James Hancock, allowing minors to play pool; State vs. James Hancock. Thursday, December 7 —Hannah J. Paxson et al. vs. Trank r. Adams. Thursday, December 14 —Lucinda J. Rranyan et al. vs. Asael Brookover et al., quiet title. Friday, December 15—Rebecca Eady, administratrix, vs. City of Decatur, damage, SIO,OOO. Monday, December 18 —Emil Erhart vs. Mary Neaderhouser, administratrix, claim. $657. Wednesday. December 20 —Susie Eury vs. T. J. Durkin, sheriff, et al., possession and damages, S2OO. Demurrer to second paragraph of separ-

. ate answer of Sovine filed today. i Tuesday. December 26 —Joseph Chrisman vs. William J. fleeter, ren- > tai and account, S6OO. I Wednesday, December 27 —J. D. • Krick vs. E. B. Lenhart et al. I 11. M. Byslbsby & Co. vs Ft. Wayne & Springfield Railw.iv Co., account, S3OO. Motion sustained as to third i cause therein and the plaintiff is or-,-;e:. <1 to Itemized account of expenses more specific: exceptions by plaintiff: motion as to second cause overruled and separate exceptions by defendant. Ten days given parties to file bill of exceptions. Geo. W. Fravel es al. vs. D. B. Ford, account. Costs paid. Henry Bittner vs. Christena Bittner, appointment, of guardian. Finding for laintiff that defendant is unable and incapable to manage her own estate by reason of old age and physicial infirmity and order was made that Adam J. Bientz be appointed her guardian upon filing application and bond. Prosecutor was allowed $lO and the plaintiff’s attorney, $25, all taxed as costs. Judge J. T. Merryman has two years longer Io serve as judge, Wednesday being his fourth anniversary, ; instead of the second as slated' through mistake, his term of six years thus being two-third expired. Marriage license: Barton Schraluka, born October 4, 1893, laborer, son ot | Lizzie Schraluka, to wed Bertha Tricker, born April 29. 1893, factory employee, daughter of Emanuel Tricker. , QUARTERLY MEETING. Tomorrow evening the child quar teriv meeting of the Evangelical congregation will be held after a preach--Ine service which commences at 7.30. On tomorrow and Sunday nights the elder will preacn and the common on BervlcM will be held Sunday evening during that service. All the members of the church should be in attendance 1 at all these meetings.

TO BE ALLOWED PAY Will Teachers of State While Attending the State Meeting. DECEMBER 27, 28, 29 Son of Charles Dickens Will be a Speaker—Letters Sent Out. L. N. Hines, of Crawfordsville, chairman of the executive commitee of the State Teachers’ association, has sent out a letter to superintendents of schools all over Indiana, informing them that teachers may be allowed pay for attending the coming Christmas meeting of the State Teachers’ association. This conies as an official message, following a recommendation to that effect by State Superintendent of Schools Charles A. Greathouse. Mr. Hines’ letter is in part as follows: “Will you see to it that your teachers are allowed pay for attending the coming meeting of the state association on December 27th, 28th and 29th, 1911? If your school term is 180 days

long and you allow your teachers two days’ pay for the state association, then you will have 178 days left for your school work. Under the recent law covering the point, hundreds of school trustees and superintendents are allowing their teachers one visiting day this year and two days for meetings with full pay for the three days. We hope to see your teachers at the state meeting. “Some of the speakers will be Dr. W. A. Jessup, Miss Elizabeth Brown, ! one of the authors of the Indiana Readers; President R. J. Aley, President E. B. Bryan, Dr. Henry Suzzallo, Dr. William E. Watt, Dr. Woods Hutchinson, Meredith Nicholson and | Alfred Tennyson Dickens, son of the I great English novelist.’’ EXCELLENT MUSIC Rendered at Musical Academy in Honor of Patronal Feast St. Cecelia. IN THREE PARTS I Great Musical Ability Displayed Among the Many Who'Took Part. The musical program rendered at’ the academy of music, beginning on ; Tuesday evening with the pupils ot I the junior grades, and continuing by ■ the more advanced grades throughout , Wednesday, the feast of the great patron of music, St. Cecelia, and con-: eluding Wednesday evening, was one of the best and most interesting re-' citals ever arranged for. The greater ' number of the eighty-three pupils receiving musical instructions at the hands of the sisters had the opportun- j ity to show their musical qualities to the many present and each student. I to the best of their ability, rendered j their assigned piece to the satisfaction of all. Only a few outside of the stu-' dents taking part, were present, as! it was previously announced that the. recital would be for the pupils only, and which was so carried out. The afternoon recital was quite lengthy : and the greater portion of the after noon was spent in the rendering of music. It was considered a success : from every point of view and pupils and teachers alike express their ap- 1 predation for the excellent results I displayed from the long and attentive i practice which required them to reach ,' the point in music which they have. 1 — — I SKILLED ARTISAN. The veteran painter, John Edwards, ; has again exhibited his skill with the brush in the sign and decorations : that he recently completed for Hunsicker Brothers. The outdoor sign ; was made up In modern style to as- ; ford the latest method of illumination. The work on the interior case clearly . exhibits his good taste in selection of harmonious finishes.

Decatur, Ind. Thursday Evening, November 23, 1911.

WILL CONDUCT BAZAAR. - The arrangements for the bazaar to j be held by the Presbyterian ladies the first week In December, have been completed, and the week beginning December 4th will find them at work in the Morrison building, opposite the Hensley store. They will have a full line of very fancy and useful articles, daintily hand made, and most suitable for Christmas gifts. First come, first served, so it will be well for those who desire to secure gifts from this 1 assortment to come early while the line is unbroken. Remember the opening date, December 4th I A QUIr T WEDDING Barton Schralaka and Bertha Tricker United in Bonds of Wedlock. AT M. E. PARSONAGE — On Last Evening—Well Known Couple Plight Vows For Life. A quiet wedding took place Wednesday evening at 6:30 o’clock at the M. E. parsonage when the Rev. R. L. Semans united in the holy bonds of wedlock, Mr. Barton Schralaka, of this city, and Miss Bertha Tricker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Trrcker. Following the wedding a supper was served at the home of tho groom. The announcement comes as a great surprise to ! their many friends, who, although they ' anticipated the event, did not think it I would occur so soon. The groom is a hustling young man, highly esteemed by his many friends. He is employed at the S. H. Adams heading mill and also sings at the Star theater. The bride is a young lady of many good qualities, and for some time has been employed at the Waring glove factory, resigning a few weeks ago to make preparations for the coming ■ wedding. Their many friends join in i wishing them much happiness in their future life. o BASKET BALL. Friday evening of this week the local eighth grade and freshmen will clash in a fast game prior to the regular game of the evening between Lib-; erty Center and the high school teams. : The first game will be played at 7:30 and it is stated that the regular event : will be started at 8:00. S. Miller of i Liberty Center will referee the game ' between the eighth grade and fresh-j men. The games are to be played j in the hall on Madison street over the j old Porter room.

BROTHER WAS HURT j Mis. Wm. Ward Receives ( , i Message Telling of Acci- . | dent to Brother. STRUCK. ON HEAD ; > , I With Brick While Working and Had to be Removed to Hospital. J * At 11:30 o’clock today Mrs. William Ward received a telephone message from Fort Wayne, stating that her brother, Charles Sautbine, who has been working at that place, met with: an accident this morning while at work, being struck on the head with a falling brick and had to be conveyed to tho hospital at. once. No particulars accompanied the message, and the) were not able to state just as to how the accident took place. His home is at Craigville, Ind., but for the past three years has been following the carpenter’s trade and it was while engaged In this work that the accident befell him. He is known here to a number of people, having visited here with his sister, and enjoys the acquaintance of many friends. Immediately following the receipt of the message Mrs. Ward left on the 12 o’clock car to be at his bedside. Up until the trine of going to press no particulars had as yet been learned.

WILL NOT DISMISS Justice Will Not Call Off Contempt Charge Against Labor Leaders. CHAIRMAN STANLEY Os Steel Investigating Com- ■ mittee Expects to Soon Take the Floor. i . , (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., Nov. 23 -(Spec I ial to Daily Democrat) —in a decision | today Justice Wright refused to disi miss the contempt charges against i President Gompers, Vice President 1 Mitchell and Secretary Morrison, of ' the American Federation of Labor, in the famous Buck Stove and Range j case in the district courts. This means that he will again attempt to i force the labor leaders to trial. Washington, D. C., Nov. 23 —(Spec I ial to Dally Democrat) —Fighting i against an attempt to stop the furtrer ' progress of the steel investigating ' committee, Chairman Stanley, of the

committee, is preparing to take the floor of the house when congress convenes. He will demand that the house support him in whatever he believes is “not only a necessary line of inquiry from the legal point of view, but also a great work for humanity,” in view of the testimony of Leo Nigreene, and thus involving John D. Rockefeller in an alleged attempt to “squeeze out” the stockholders. Pekin, China, Nov. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The massacre of foreigners is still going on in Shien Si province, according to the information received here today. In the same province, it is said that more than 2.000 Mancurians have been killed. TEACHERS MEET Adams County Teachers’ Association Will Convene in the Court Room. SATURDAY, DEC. 2ND County Superintendent L. E. Opliger Issues Program j for Convention. The following program has been arranged for the Adams County Teachers’ association, which will convene.

in the court room, Saturday, DeceniIber 2nd: Morning—9:oo O’clock. ■ Music —Quartet. Devotional Exercises—ißev. E. A. ' Goodwin. i Music —Quartet “The Teacher of Tomorrow”—Rufus East. Jr. Discussion —F.‘ D. Huff. “Primary Reading” (Illustrated with class) —Miss Bees Congleton. “Teaching of History in the Upper Grades”—Charles Pepe. Oration-Clarence Beck. Duet. “The Demands of the Twentieth Century”—Harvey T. Griffey. “The Mission of the Public Schools” —W. L. Thornhill. Afternoon—l:ls. Music—Quartet. Round Table—School Decoration, Clark Spahr; Why Some Teachers Fail, Miss Leota Bailey; Manual Training, Ben S. Colter; Agriculture, William S. Jackson; Centralization, Martin Jaberg: Medical Inspection, Herman A. Polack. “Tale of Two Cities” —Miss Faye Smith. Adjournment — ■ '—*-'■ •<> — ■ Edwin Fledderjobann of the Fort Wavne & Springfield Railway company, Is in Louisville, Ky., going tn attend the bi-monthly session ot the Central Electric Railway association, which was held there today. While In Louisville he will be the guest of his brother, the Rev. Ernest Fledderjohann, and wife.

GETS GOOD OFFER. Herman Lehrman of Berne, a barber in the Frank Wisner shop, Tuesday afternoon received n message from Jones & Wilson, managers of a big theatrical company, offering him a position as a vocalist with their company which is now playing “Boys in Blue,” in the western states. Mr. Lehrman became acquainted with the managers of the company in Indianapolis several months ago while working there, and was tendered a position then but did not accept. It will be impossible for Mr. Lehrman to accept the position at the present time. If he accepted, he I wuh to join the company at Seattle, j Washr, next week. —Bluffton Banner.: FUNERAL SERVICES Funeral of Henrv Berning Will be Held Saturday Morning at 10 O’clock AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH Burial of Jacob C. Johnston Friday Afternoon at Pleasant Mills.

The body of Henry Berning, the well known Root township farmer, whose death occurred unexpectedly Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock, will be laid to rest Saturday morning in the St. John’s cemetery after services at the church conducted by Rev. H C. Jaus. The cortege will leave the home at 10 o’clock, sun time, Saturday morning for the church. Mr. Berning was a native of Germany, but came to this county When very small, with his parents, and has spent the greater part of his life in Root township, this county. He leaves a wife and seven children: William, John and George, Mesdames Henry RodenI beck, William Gallmeyer and Lawj rence Koenemann, all of north of this city, and Ferdinand of Montana. Mr. Berning had been ailing seven years | with dropsical affection, but had bel come worse in the past seven weeks, ' being confined to the house. Wednes I day morning he seemed no worse worse than usual, and ate a hearty breakfast. During the morning he sat 1 in a rocking chair, and about eleven o’clock got up and moved to another chair, falling over in the chair, dead, i as he did so. He was a prominent | man and very highly esteemed. | — The funeral of Jacob C. Johnston, j j the well known Pleasant Mills man,' i a former resident of this city, whose ! ; death occurred Wednesday morning j ■ from rheumatism of the heart, will be j i held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at ! I Pleasant Mills. Mr. Johnston was eighty-five years of age last October 19th. He was born in Pennsylvania, | but spent much of his later life in the vicinity of Van Wert and Willshire, Ohio. Prior to going to Ohio, he lived near Shoals, Indiana. After veiling from active life as a farmer, he came to this city, living on Tenth street, for about three years, moving about three years ago to Pleasant Mills. He is survived by his wife and three children. Mr. Johnston leaves but two brothers. Elijah and George, cf Ohio. WILL HANG BEN DAVIS. On Law’s “Sour Apple Tree” If Caught Sailing Under False Pretenses.

11. E. Barnard, chief chemist for the state board of health, has issued orders to bis force of field inspec tors to arrest apple dealers caught selling Ben Davis apples for another variety. The order follows a report to the effect that some dealers are selling such apples by representing them to be Rome Beauties, New York Pippins and other varieties. Mr. Barnard says that such misrepresentations concerning apples is as inuch a violation of the state food laws as selling coffee or any other food under a false label. He says he has no objection to the Ben Davis apple, but when sold it must be sold as a Ben Davis apple and not. offered as some other variety. - - - TO INSPECT GENEVA CORPS. Mrs. Vinnie Lyon, state department inspector of the W. R. C„ went to Geneva this afternoon, where this evening she will inspect the Geneva corps. While there she will be entertained by Mrs. Charles Braun.

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SELECT PASTOR — I ■" I Rev. G. L Jones of Montpelier to Become New Pastor of Baptist Church. HERE NEXT SUNDAY Is a Minister of Ability and Members Have Made an Excellent Selection. The members of the Baptist church, who since three weeks last Sunday, have been without a regular pastor, the charge being made vacant by the

transferring of the Rev. Ehle to the . South Side Baptist church, Ft. Wayne, i have again with them a spiritual | leader, who will guide them as heretoj f ore, the Rev. G. L. Jones of Montpel- ■ rer having accepted an invitation ex- ! tended him on last Sunday to fill the vacancy. Since the leaving of Rev. Ehle the members have been making an earnest effort to secure a minister who woulc continue the good work of their former pastor, and having frequently hoard of the ability possessed by the Rev. Jones, extended to him a call to conduct the services on last Sunday. To this he responded and filled the pulpit to the complete satisfaction of all and they at once asked him to become their permanent pastor, which he later accepted. He will conduct his first services on next Sunday and will speak both at the morning and evening services and a most cordial welcome awaits the arrival of the new pastor. He will move his household goods to this city as soon as he can arrange things, there being but himself and Mrs. Jones, who will at once become residents of this city. His subjects for next Sunday will be: !In the morning, “Imitation of God,” ! and in the evening, “Two Ways.” Both ' will be inspiring, and all should be I present. o WERE EXAMINED. Young Clergy of Diocese Given Annual Examination. The junior clergy of the diocese or Fort Wayne were given their annual examination in dogmatics and moral theology, sacred scripture, ecclesiastical history, canon law and sacred liturgy yesterday at the episcopal residence. These examinations are made the five years following their ordination. The following fathers were examined: Revs. J. Oberholz, E. A. Ley, G. Angermaier, F. J. Mutch, H. A. Hoerstmann, J. H. Durham, E. Welling, J. H. Bleckmann, J. Skrzypinski, G. Moorman, A. Badina, W. R. Arnold, W. F. Flaherty, M. Aichinger, L. Szcukowski, P. A. Welsh, P. Bognar, P. Biegel, C. W. Marr R. J. Halpin, D. L. Monahan and C. A. Vanßie. The board of examiners is composed of Rt. Rev. Mgr. J. 11. Oecbterlng, V. G., ; dogmatic theology: Rev. J. H. Bathe, moral theology: Rev. C. V. Stetter, D. D., sacred scripture; Rev B. Wicdau, ecclesiastical history; Rev. A. J. H. Kroeger, canon law, and Rev. J. F. Delaney, sacred liturgy.—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. n STROKE OF PARALYSIS.

Renders Mrs. Lizzie Miller Helpless—

Brought Here.

Mrs. Lizzie Miller, widow of the late Herman Miller, was brought Wednesday night r rom Fort Wayne to the home of thu father. Fred Rohnke, sr . on North Second street, where she will remain until improved in health. Mrs. Miller, some time ago, suffered a stroke of paralysis of the left side, rendering her helpless, and she was brought here "Wednesday night on a cot on the interurban, being accompanied by her two daughters, her sister Miss Vena Rohnke, of mis city, and her brother, Fred Bohnke, jr. o MODERN WOODMEN MEET. The Modern Woodmen held a good meeting Wednesday evening and arranged for their oyster supper which they will give on Wednesday evening of next. week. They have invited the Royal Neighbors and their friends to be present for the evening and a chai go of ten cents will be the price asked. 'They also set one week from next Wednesday, December 6th, as the time for the election of officers, which also promises to be an interesting coming occasion.