Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 50, Decatur, Adams County, 27 February 1912 — Page 1

Volume X. Number 50.

BATTLE EXPECTED People of Jaurez Hourly Expecting Battle. Which is Sure to Take Place. OLYMPIC DAMAGED Runs Into Sunken Wreck— Now Traveling, Crippled, I to Belfast Poll. fl| t United Press Service. 1 Tex., Feb. ”7 ‘Special to Daily Democrat >- The lone .:. ~,| ■., tattle Jaurez, whi. h was expected to start at daylight today, had not Start oil at 9 o'clock and the indications were that it would lie delayed for several hours. After maneuvering al! night opposite the site of old Fort Cliff,fend throwing out to west and north .its wings to Jaurez the rebel forces,! under command of General Fanta at 8 a. m. The entire rebel army was then massed at a point across the Rio Grande river. Suggs' US - 1 South Hampton. England. Feb 27— ■ (Special to Daily Democrat i The big White Star passenger steamship, the Olympic, the largest of all the steamships now in commission, is proceeding in a crippl“d condition io Belfast today following a collision with a sunken wreck. The Olympic s propeller was damaged and she was otherwise damaged by the accident which took place in mid-ocean. Boston, Mass., Feb. 27 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Governor Bass of New Hampshire today conferred with former President Roosevelt regarding the political situation in New Hampshire, and the best means to follow regarding to selection of Roosevelt delegates to the national republican contention at Chicago. Outside of this Roosevelt transacted no other business. ..New York. N. Y , Feb. 27- (Special to Daily Democrat) Specifii cli irges yof highway robbery and assault with ilttent to kill, and larceny, were lodg- / ed by the police today against Edward Kinsman. Jess Azruzzo and Geno Monteni, when the three men were arraigned in court. They were 'charged with the hold-up of the two bank messengers on February 13th, when $25,000 was obtained. Other ar ’ rests are expected to be made in the case. Kinsman is a bartender and a prize fighter, while the latter two are I taxicab drivers. I GOESTOJONESBORO Chas. Korspeter, Foreman at | Interurban Car Barns, Takes New Position. AS SUPERINTENDENT Os City Electric Light Plant rat Jonesboro— Was Here [|gi| Eight Years. SMBSCfarlKor.i-e'er. i'i 1 htitoru' an car barns, '.eft tor .lunesWgr tsornt'Ark., where he will take Ibe j>o”'..gftuor of superintendent of tlt<? citv likht v. - Mr. Ke -‘pen tauig to this city with the I” -ddorjohantis when the interurban was beSR »»■ has served here since, b, ,cr one of the oldest and most eflh :ent emplo -ees cf the company. He has sOfcVei: eight years for the Fledccijotam with the interurban comp 'ir flfat I ’ i' :• to that had been with tlo-n: jA WO |ktars in the telephone business. a total of ten years’ continues Service with them His place at the car barns is taken by Frank B h Who is also chief engineer Mr. Kors ' Peter will be in the midst of friends as Chris Vogt, former!' J<of|his city, is city engineer al Joins . £ ~ ■Mtlcbard Harris of east of the ci','. M|k here today settling up affairs '• Hhim.' to the sale of bis farm giruis Mfeh he will hold in a short lime Hpoiving the sale he WfTl make ai Hfcements for his moving to Xi’*)) fljjjtity, where he win make his home.

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SEEKS LOCATION FOR FACTORY. Richmond Glove Factory Locate at Auburn. John H. Schug of Decatur, Ind., was in the city Monday conferring with local business men and members of the Commercial club relative to moving a glove factory to Auburn. If the proposition matures the Hub will hftve a new enterprise which will give employment to from 50 to 60 girls and an average pay roll of SI,OOO per month will result. —Auburn Courier. Those in a position to know state that the glove factory to be moved is that owned by a man from Richmond or in that vicinity. Mr. Schug is a traveling salesman and while covering his territory would be in a good position to know of a city desiring to secure such an industry, hence he was asked by the glove factory man to keep his eye open to that effect. THE REV. CHURCH . — ' ■ ■ ■ I l» 4 Is One of Four Retired M. E. Ministers Living in Ft. Wayne. i ' HAS BEEN ILL Ft. Wayne Sentinel Pays Tribute to Him and His Great Live Work. — , Illustrating in article on the coming North Indiana Methodist conference to be held r.t Wabash during the last W- of this month, the Fort Wajtne Sentinel contained an excellent picture of the Rev. C. W. Church, who served out the unexpired term hers of the Rev. Powell, when he left to serve as a field worker for the De pauw endowment fund. Rev. Church, who is a brother of Mrs. J. A. Beatty, the wife of the presiding elder of this district, is one of the four retiwed M, E. ministers living in Fort Wayne. The article says: ‘Rev. Chester W. Church entered the North Indiana conference in 1872. Before that he was engaged in teaching school and during the years 1870 and 1871 was the superintendent of the public schools at Huntington. After entering the ministry his first confer-, ence appointment was to Lagro and his charges afterward were at Markle, Boanoke. Waterloo, Ligonier, Fort Wayne and Auburn. “He was at Auburn for three years and during his pastorate there was taken seriously ill, necessitating his retirement from the active pastoral work. Recovering from that illness he took a traveling employment as salesman, with his residence in this city. In his work he became prominent as a Gideon and for some years was president of the Gideon organization of this city, doing effective gospel work. “He has also in the later years done much supply pastoral work, taking pastorates in different cities where by reason of illness or extended vacations the regular pastor was absent from his pulpit. Last year lie was at Decatur and also at Portland, being at the last named place for several months during the absence of Rev. Loren N. Edwards, the pastor of the Methodist church, in Europe. While at Portland Mr. Church was taken seriously ill. This was the last week in December. He was brolight to he home of his sister, Mrs J. A. Beatty, 2522 Webster street, in this city,’ and since then has been confined to the house continuously, much of the time to his bed. His condition has been alarming and at times his life hung in the balance. “Rev. Mr Church is a strong pulpit speaker and combines scholastic attainments with business abilities. His education was secured at the Depauw university and the Old Fort Wayne Methodist college, being a graduate of the latter euucaticnal institution. V\ hile stationed here as pastor in this city he was at the Simpson M. E. church, being there during the years 1881 and 1882. Leaving here then he went to Auburn, which was his last regular pastoral charge.” The funeral of the late Ward McNier Cline was conducted this after- • noon at 2 o'clock from the Christian i church, the Rev J. M. Dawson officiating. A large attendance paid th-dr last respects to the deceased and followed i the body to Its last resting place In Maplewood cemetery.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, February 27, 1912.

DR. CULP PLEASED Large Audience Heard King of Platform at Monroe Friday Night. ON SUBJECT “LIFE" I The Lecturer Gave Ten Dollars of His Pay to Monroe Piano Fund. For one hour and a half a large crowd which gathered at the assembly room of the new school house at Monroe, listened to Dr. Sherman Culp on Friday night. All have agreed that they listened to a real king of the platform. His lecture this winter surpassed that of last. He dealt with the great questions of the hour in American life and carried his audience from Columbus to the present day. Marshalling facts .ot history and geography he present(ed them in his unique and eloquent way. Intemperance, ignorance and foreign imigration were dwelt upon with their attendant evils ana the solutions were offered for the problems which the speaker pleased to call “Knots Unsplit.” Throughout the entire address the people were charmed by Culp’s wit, pathos and pleasing personality, but the climax came at the closing. Eloquently picturing America as God’s chosen land, the speaker clos--1 ed his thoughts iti most beautiful lan- . guage and all agreed that nothing like it has been heard in Adams county in years. Dr. Culp will always be remembered in Monroe for his ability ■ and splendid personality, but even more so for his generosity, by donating > SIO.OO of his price toward the piano ■ fund of the school. Q- - WILL GIVE SOCIAL k Pythian Sisters Arrange for Pleasing Event for Friday Evening. _____ — AT PYTHIAN HOME .1 —.— ■! . Excellent Program of Music ■ and Readings—Refreshments Served. 1 The Pythian Sisters are selling tickets for their social to be given Friday evening at the Pythian Home. A program will be given, refreshments will be served and the fifteen cent tickets also include an opportunity for securing a crochet shawl or a pair of men’s slippers. The following program will be given: Vocal Solo —Mary Erwin, | Piano Duet Mrs. Fred Fruchte and Miss Lucy Fruchte. I Reading—Kate Henneford. I Music —Male Quartet. Piano Duet —Yager Sisters. 1 Solo —Gladys McMillen. i Piano Duet —Pauline Hite, Richard Gay. | Reading—Ruth Hammell. Piano Duet—Nellie Nichols, Vera Hower. / 1 Vocal Solo —Mrs. Arthur Ford Piano Solo —Mrs. Fred Fruchte. I Vocal Duet —Mr. and Mrs Jesse O. Sellern'cycr. Reading Ethel Smith. Vocal Solo—Fred Patterson. CARD OF THANKS. Tire husband and family wish in this way to thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted them during the sickness and death of Mrs. Caroline Griswold. They wish also to thank tne doctors and nurses, also the choir for their singing, the minister for his nice talk, and friends for the flowers: also the undertaker for the kind and gentle way in which he managed the funeral of their dear wife, daughter and sister. HUSBAND AND FAMILY. SON SERIOUSLY ILL. Mrs. Mose Henry left last night for Augusta, Georgia, In response to a telegram that her son, Enos Henry, was very ill in the hospital there with tyfihold fever.

CRYSTAL VAUDEVILLE. — Will Parent, of the Crystal theater is busy these days advertising the big vaudeville company of Wallace & Bells, who on Thursday evening of this week will begin a three days' stand at this popular play house. The opening bill will be "School Days,” an act of one continual round of fun, and will last nearly ’an hour There are seven members connected with this company, each and every one being an artist, themselves, well worth the .small admission asked. Each evening there will be an entire change of program, and all three are of the highest character. This week they are playing at the Star theater at Fort Wayne. Don’t pass this up, for if you do you will miss the best of the season, and one you will never have the opportunity of again witnessing. oCOURTHOUSE NEWS Mackey and Ward Both Gave Bond Today—Released from Jail. REALTY TRANSFERS Peter Moser Will Admitted to Probate—Partition Case Still on Trial. The-will of Peter Aloser, whose death occurred in January, was probated today, me win was executed August 12, 1899, and witnessed by | Christian and David Stucky and ChrisI tian Eicher. All his property he I gives to his wife, Barbara Moser, during her life, after the payment of all debts and funeral expenses. After her seath the remainder is to be equally diiided among his four children I Peter N. Moser, Susan Hirschy, Mary Shanbeck, Emma Moser. The son, Peter N. Moser, is named executor. i The sale bill filed by Andrew Gottschalk, special administrator of the William Swartz estate, was approved. AndrexC Gottschalk, administrator j of the Louise Frank estate, was grant|ed right to sell bank stock and personal property at private sale, after one week’s notice in the Berne Witness and posting in five places. Terms cash, for not less than appraisement Branyan vs. Brookover: On leave jof court plaintiffs are permitted to i strike out part of their complaint, I which is done. Reni estate transfers' Samuel I. I IJriver ro John Steffen, realty in Kirk- | land tp., $18,200: Lewis Keller et al. Ito Edward Johnson, realty in WashI ington tp., $3,200; Joel H. Habegger to i Jacob Habegger, 40 acres, Monroe tp., I $5,700; Jacob Habegger to Joe H. Habegger, 80 acres, Monroe tp.„ $10,800; Joel H Habegger to Win. Nair, 80 acres, Monroe tp., $8,250; Philip Wender to Peter D. Steiner, 40 acres, Jefferson tp., $4,800; Susan Rex et al. to ; Granville W. Rupright, realty in Preble; tp., $1,500; Julius Haugk et al. to David Gerber, 159% acres, Monroe tp., $13,500; Amanda R. Cross to Lulu A. Martz, lot 260, Berne, $140; pavid Gerber to Julius Haugk. lot 69, Decatur, $6,000; Marcus G. Barto to Frank P. Halberstadt, 31.09 acres, St. Mary’s tp., $’.,500. The evidence in the Branyan-Brook-over partition case, from Huntington county, which had been on trial since Monday morning iu the circuit court was concluded just before the noon adjournment. The day for the arguments has not yet been set. John Mackey and Will Ward, torr, confined in the Adams count? jail on the charge ot conspiracy to steal, gave SV'OO bond for their appearance in court at the next term, and were released. WILL MOVE THIS WEEK. Arrangements for removing the motor car factory from this city to Grand Rapids are being completed and it 5s now believed that the transfer of the machinery will be made by Saturday. A large two-story building has been secured in the Michigan city and will be occupied by the company. It was built a few /ears ago for another automobile company, but was not used and will make an ideal home for the new Grand Rapids Motor Car company.

NEW PICTURE SHOW! Mr. Starr of Celina Here Last Evening Making Necessary Arrangements. i IN BARTHOL ROOM Will be up to Date in Every Respect and Will Open / as Soon as Possible. Decatur people will soon have another place of amusement and pastime to while away the evening hours, as is revealed from present indications, there being a third moving picture show to soon open in the city for operation. A Mr. Starr of Celina, Ohio, was in the city last evening looking after the necessary steps for launching another picture show, which he believes by giving the public the best pictures to be obtained for the money, Decatur will make a good opening for another amusement place of this kind. For some time he was the owner of a five-cent show at Celina, Ohio, and but recently disposed of it, since which time he has been looking around for another place to locate. He will occupy the Barthol room being vacated by Joseph & Lang, confectioners, and as soon as they are prepared to turn over the keys he will take the required steps for rearranging things and to be ready as soon as possible. He left this morning for Muncie to purchase 200 opera chans I and other theatrical fixtures, which Ihe will provide, and expects to open one of the best little theaters around here. Carpenters will make the required improvements soon after hisreturn, and when this is completed he will be ready to open to the public.

WELL KNOWN HERE J. M. Minch, a Former Geneva Merchant, is Dead at Portland. AFTER LONG ILLNESS From Heart Trouble and Dropsy—Funeral Will be Held Tomorrow. The death of M. Minch, aged fifty-fiv;, which occurred Sunday night at 9:4" o’clock at Portland, after an extended illness from dropsy and heart trouble, brings sorrow to his many acquaintances of this county, as he was very widely known in the south part of the county. For many years he conducted a store at New Corydon, just across the AdarhsJay county line, and later he went to Geneva, where he owned a big store until three years ago, his sons assisting in the management of this. For the past seven years he has been a resident of Portland, and was connected with numerous enterprises in Portland and Jay county. He was born in Hamburg, Germany, August 12, 1850, and was the son of Matthew and Anna Welch Minch. Mr. Minch came to this county in 1865, locating at New Corydon, where he has spent the larger part of his life. lie is survived by his wife. Minnie Walker Minch, and the following children: Augusta, wife of Charles Goss, of near Geneva; Anna, wife of Dr. George Hartnagle of Delphos, Ohio; Clara, Edmund Raymond and Bernard, all at home, and Frank Minch of Chicago. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock at the Catholic church, East Walnut street, Portland, Father T. J. Travers officiating. Interment will be made at the Trinity cemetery, near New Corydon. o SPECIAL MEETING. A special meeting of the Odd Fellows is scheduled for next Monday evening at which time degree work will be conferred and drill practice will be indulged in The team is rapidly being drilled into shape by Adam Weis, the drillmaster, with a view to visiting other dodges in the state to confer degrees.

FLOODS INUNDATE ROADS. Water Succeeds Snow in Making Life Miserable for Travelers. Following the big snow drifts of last j week, which made the roads impassable to the rural route mail carriers, comes the deep water, which adds to their burden. While all were able to make the routes Monday, some stated that water came up as high as two or three feet over’ the roads and culverts in places. BAND MEETING. The Decatur City band will meet at the office of .J.)r. Mangold tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock to organize for the coming season. All the old members and all other musicians who are interested in the formation of a band are requested to attend. THESENSIBLE GIRLS Os Huntington High School Start “A Back to Nature’’ Movement, r ' - WILL WEAR NO RATS Will be no “Make-up" and Dress Will be Marked by Simplicity. At a meeting of the girls of the Huntington high school it was resolved among other things to discontinue wearing shoes or slippers with French heels and to wear comfortable shoes with medium or low heels. It was also resolved that “the complexion, eye- brows, and eye-lashes shall be entirely natural.” The resolutions drawn up by the girls in line with their movement for simplicity 1 in dress in school follow: Resolved, That no silk or velvet dresses or any elaborately trimmed with the aforesaid material or beads shall be worn to school. That no low neck or shore sleeves shall be worn during school hours. That the dresses shall be comfortably fitted and show no vulgarity whatever. That no silk, lace or embroidered hose be worn in school. That comfortable shoes with medium or low heels, and sensibly shaped, shall be worn hereafter. French heels, are certainly barred. White shoes also are eliminated. That no rolls or fancy ornaments shall be worn in the hair dress And the hair dress shall be simple and girlish. That no bands more than one inch in width shall be worn around the head and be it also resolved, that no hair ribbon more than one and threefourths yards in length shall be worn, and that shall be tied in a single bow. Those wearing two ribbons shall have no more than one and one-four yards in each. That no extreme articles of jewelry, whatever, shall be worn, during school hr jrs. That hats shall be made simple, suited to the individual's own style, void of any fancy feathers or elaborate trimmings of any sort. That fancy hand bags of any sort whatever are superfluous to a school girl and must not be carried to school. That the complexion, eye-brows and eye-lashes shall be entirely nut ural. That sailor suits, shirtwaists and skirts or any other simple dross, the girl may have already, shall be worn , In school. These rules will be posted in con I spicuous places so that all may read I them. Any violation of these rules I will be subject to the disapproval and comment of the following committee: Ruth Emley, chairman; Ruth Schafer, Helen Van Antwerp, Helen E. Thomas and Lillian Bowers. Amendments —White shoes may be worn in tho spring or fall. There are some girls who do not take kindly to these rules adopted and plan insurgency even to this progressive spirit. DEGREE WORK TONIGHT. There will be degree work at the Daughters of Rebekah lodge this evening at 7:30, and it is desired that all members of the degree staff be present.

Price, Two Cents.

THAT NIGHT AIR Jis Not to be Dreaded—ls Just as Healthful as “Day” Air—Get PLENTY OF IT Do Not Fill Your Lungs With “Dirty’ 1 Air—Ward off Colds. The absurd dread of “night air"— which simply means fresh air at night —is one of the most harmful superstii tions ever cherished by the human I race. ; Fresh air is clean air, says Wo- | man’s World. You would not dream lof eating from dirty dishes. Well, I when you sleep in a closed room you j are simply filling your lungs-r-for sevj en or eight -hours at a stretch—with j dirty air. Is it any wonder that you rise the next morning sluggish and I nnrested, perhaps with a dull head- | ache and an unpleasant taste in your I mouth? Your system has been poisj oned, that’s all. 1 . Perhaps you think you have ventilated your bedroom sufficiently by leaving the window open for half an • hour or so before you retire. That’s a mistake. One person can exhaust ' all the oxygen in an unventilated room ( in an hour. Furthermore, to be fresh, air should bo in motion. Stagnant air is four air, just as stagnant water is ’ foul water. Winter or summer, one window of your sleeping room should be open. Don't w-orry about taking cold. PhyI sicians realize and preach nowadays that colds, sore throats, bronchitis and tuberculosis are caused not by J cold air, but by bad air. Outdoor I sleeping is the most modern and suc- ' cessful treatment for consumption. Sleep at least eight hours at night, always with your window open. Drink lots of milk, and take three or four raw eggs a day. Drink plenty l of fresh water. Exercise in the open air, being careful not to overdo to I the point of exhaustion. Don’t worry even about being thin. —o - THE STORK'S VISIT. i Jeanette Adeline Grace Is the name of the twelve-pound girl born Sunday night to Mr. and Mrs. Elias Sudduth, living a mile north of the city. Os the five children in the family this is the only girl, and the happiness over ‘ her arrival is therefore exceedingly great. SUPPLY CARPETS And Pulpit Furnishings— Gay, Zwick & Myers Have Part in Furnishing OF NEW CHURCH View Baptist in Ohio to be Dedicated Week from Sunday. J. L. Gay of the firm of Gay, Zwick & Myers, was in Ohio Monday, where ho took the measurements for the carpets for the new Pleasant View . Baptist church, a mile and a half east of the state line, and two miles north of Wren, Ohio, which will be dedicated a week from next Sunday. The firm of Gay, Zwick & Myers has the con tract for the furnishing of the carpet and also the pulnit furnishings, which Include the pulpit chairs, inaltir.gr. etc., of the very best style and the moat up to date. The church is a brick veneer, having a seating capacity ’ of about 400, and is one of the finest in that part of the country. The pas I tor is the Rev. Vuker. A good program has been outlined for the dedij cation and many from this city will doubtless attend. . — —o — - Frank Parrish, who is suffering ; from a very severe case of the grip, is better, though he is reported as being very ill. He had recovered from pneumonia and was able to be out, , when overtaken l>y the grip and again I confined to his bed.