Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 106, Decatur, Adams County, 2 May 1912 — Page 1

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RAINBOW WEDDING Pretty Ceremony Attends' Nuptials of Pansy Bell and Jesse Helm AT A. R BELL HOME Solemnized Wednesday Evening and Witnessed by Many Friends. Not a Howe- of nature, reflecting the brightness ol the May-day, with its beautiful rainbow of promise merging from the dewy showers of April, was fairer than its namesake, .Miss Pansy Bell, daughter of Mr. aud Mrs. A. R. Dell, when Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock she plighted her nuptial vows to Mr. Jesse Helm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Helm. The ceremony was solemnized at the home of the bride s parents, corner of Madison and Third streets, and was wi:nessed by a lai ge number of friends and relatives, together with. Mr. Helm's fellow postoffice employees, and the membei s of the Tri-Kappa sorority. of which the bride is a member. The wedding was characterized as a "rainbow” wedding and all the pretty tints were manifest in the decorations of the house and the pretty and varied evening gowns of the ladies. Potted terns and blooming flowers, with pin kcaps, vases of roses ami tranches of fragrant cherry and peach blossoms combined beautifully in the decorations of the rooms. In the front parlor, where the wedding was solemnized a beautiful rainbow bower was erected at the east side. This was a large arched alcove, framed in white the aleo’ e being completely filled in with spring blossoms, fragrant, and pretty to the eye as well The purple and white of lilacs, the white of the fragrant thorn blossoms, tin* green of smilax and clinging vines delighted the eye and the rainbow effect was further carried out therein, when the vari-colored tiny electric lights of green, red, blue and yellow, nestling among the flowers of the arch, were lighted for the bridal party. From the center of the arch, was suspended a white wedding bell, while smaller ones, with vines and blossoms, were suspended from the chandeliers in 111-* center Qf the loom. Prior to the ceremony a musical recital was given by three of the girlhood friends of the bride. Miss Jean Lutz at the piano, played the accompaniments. and Miss Marie Allison sang “’A Bowl of Roses” and "For You Alone,” while Mrs. J. 0. Sellemeyer rendered 'Because,' and “1 Know a J ovely Garden.’ These were sung with much expression, and then as the pianist’s tones merged into the Lohengrin wedding march, the words of which were sung by Mrs. Sellemeyer, the Rev. Semans of the Methodist ehurch and the Rev. W. H. Gleiser of the Presbyterian church, with the groom, Mr. Jesse Helm, and his groomsman, Mr. Avon Burke, took their places at the arch With the first notes of Lohengrin, the little ribbon bearers, Kathryn and Elizabeth Bell, and Helen Dugan and Fanny He - len, /passed through the living room and parlor from the stairway to the archway, drawing the silken ribbons I for the aisle as they passed. The lit-1 tie misses wore dainty frocks of pure white whose only color lay in the pink •sashes which encircled them and the large pink bows in their hair. The two bridesmaids, the Misses Edna Hoffman and Fanny Frisinger, were the first to pass through the aisle as they descended the stairway, who in their lovely frocks, formed the first of a scene of dazzling rainbow beauty. Miss Hoffman was gowned in clinging pink crepe de chine. The gown was made with a round low neck and short sleeves. The front was paneled with rich cream colored lace, with the neck and sleeves, as well as the yoke, were outlined with fringed crepe de chine shirring. The floweis she carried were lavendar sweet peas, and in her hair she wore a band caught at the side with a cluster of plumes. Miss Frisinger wore a handsome gown of pale blue satin with or < r dress of flowered marquisette, t*>th clinging draperies. Her hair was bound with a chiffon band and she

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carried pink sweet peas. The matron I oi honor, Mrs. Edward Wilson of Nap-1 panee, at whose wedding on last thanksgiving day, Miss Bell served as maid of honor, followed, lovely in her bridal frock, of white brocade satin with overdrapety of white marquisette : and carried pink roses. Miss Frances Merryman as maid of nonor, followed, and was lovely in her frock of yellow I satin made en twain, a wreath of yellow rosebuds garlanding her hair and the flowers she carried were yelfew bride’s roses. Then came the little ring bearer, three year old Robert Bell, the bride’s nephew, bearing the ring on a white satin pillow. Little Portia Thomas, the flower girl came next She also wore white, with sash of blue and blue ribbon bows in hey hair, and carried a May-basket the handle of which was bound with a tall pink tulle bow. The basket was laden with smilax and roses, the petals o f which she strewed in the path of the bride who came last upon the arm of her father, A. R. Bell. The bride was gowned in pure white embroidered mull hung over pearl satin. The satin inundation was made in the tight prje, cess ettect the waist outlined in empire style, and with one side in boleo effect, and the other plain. The trimmings were pearl and crystal, the neck low and -the sleeves short, met with long white silk gloves. The only Jewel worn was a pin, the gift of the groom, a small golden key, set with pearls, bearing the emblem of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority of which chapter Miss Bell became a member while attending Depauw university. Lilies of the valley nestled in her hair and the same flowers were mingled with the bride's roses, of which she carried a magnificent bouquet. The bride and groom met at the archway and there were united in the bonds of holy wedlock by the Rev. Semans, with the ring ceremony of the Methodist Episcopal church. A prayer was given by the Rev. Gleiser and then came the felicitations of the many friends who showered them with their choicest blessings. The gowns of those assisting in the musical sorvlco also formed a part o* the prettj rainbow scheme. Miss Jean Lutz were marquisette over paie blue satin, w:tii chiffon platings and ostrich fringe trimmings: Miss Marie Allison 'wore embroidered marquisite over lavender satin and Mrs. Sellemeyer was becomingly gowned in marquisette hung over yellow, satin. Luncheon was served later in the dining room, whore the colors of pink and white prevailed. The bridal party was seated at the long table lighted with its four large pink-hooded candles, one at each corner of the table. At each cover stood a tiny twinkling white candle in crystal sticks, and the i’andelier over the center of the table was hidden in a bower of white cherry blossoms. The centerpiece of the table was the wedding cake on which la) a bunch of pansies, and pansies were given as favors. Around the cake, on the white cover of the table, lay a large garland of smilax. and at tin- ends were vases of magnificent pink bridal roses. Place cards were pretty bridal affairs. At two little tables. similarly decorated were seated the ministers and the ribbon bearers, and the other guests were served in the other rooms. _ The menu was served in two com ses and carried out the pink and white color scheme in the following - Creamed chicken in patties, fruit salad, olives, cranberry jelly, hot rolls, coffee, ice cream, cake and candies. A bevy of lovely young ladies assisted in serving, Miss Naomi Dugan having charge of lhe bride's tables aud having as her helpers, the Misses Florence Myers, Dorothy Dugan, Winifred Burke and Reba Quinn. \ general mingling of the guests, with the exchanging of the reading of 1 telegram felicitations from those who could not attend in person, and the viewing of the handsome and large assortment of gifts, including silver, cut glass, china, linens, as well as the registering of the guests, passed a delightful evening. The registrar was included in the handsome bridal book bound in white moire and charmingly illustrated with hand-painted designs ' by Mrs. Della Neptune. Here the guests wrote their autographs and will be a highly appreciated memento of the happy evening. At 10:17 Mr. and Mrs. Helm left over the Clover Leaf for the west ,amid a shower of rice and confetti and good wishes, but failed to tell their friends their intended destination. The bride’s going-away costume was a tailored frock of blue serge with tan satin lace-covered trimmings. This was complete with a ; black hat with tan feather and velvet flower trimmings. On their return 1 they will live at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. CONTINTriffID 0N PAGE TWO,

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, May 2, 1912.

SUGAR BEET MEWS Charles Dirkson Increases His Acreage to 45—Buys New House. X LABOR IS COMING Bunch of One Hundred Arrived from South Bend Today Over Erie. John Schwartz, who lives east of Berne, has purchased one of the “help” houses Horn the sugar company and has removed same to his farm. He has secured his labor and is preparing to take care of them. Charles Dirkson of Root township has increased his beet acreage from twenty to forty-five acres. He had formerly purchased one of the “help” houses in partnership with Mr. Gailmeyer, but decided to go into the beet raising business for al! it is worth, and the tenant house was sold to Mr. Gallmeyei- and Henry Dirkson, who will also raise a large amount of beets, while Charles has bought a house of his own and will put out one of the biggest fields in the county. <’. H Getting, who has the gravel pit farm rented for a beet patch and who had intended to use an old shack located there to house his hand workers, decided it was not good enough for them after he saw them and a new two-story house is being built. A number of farmers from west of town have asked for contracts, agreeing to furnish their own labor and they probably will be accommodated. The company will not accept further labor contracts. E. M. Wagner went to Huntington this morning, where he met F. H. Hunbard, who was enroute home from South Bend, where he secured about a hundred workers for the beet fields. They arrived at 1:36 over the Erie, and the workers are being distributed among the farmers who have applied for them. FINE NEW CHURCH Twelve Thousand Dollar Church at Linn Grove to be Dedicated Sunday. A HAPPY EVENT Oscar HoLman, Architect, and J. D. Bolinger Did the Brick Work. The fine new $12,000 church, erected by the Evangelical congregation at Linn Grove, is now completed and will be dedicated next Sunday with appropriate ceremony. Oscar Hoffman of this city, who is gaining an enviable reputation as an architect, was,the architect of this structure, and J. D. Bolinger of mis city did the brick work. A committee from the congregation did the overseeing of the work, which was not let, contrary to the general way of doing, to a contractor in general. The church has been in the course of construction for a year and the congregation is happy in the realization of its desires. The dedication exercises will probably be attended by many from this city. Rev. Heil is the minister of the Linn Grove congregation. Rev. J. H. Rilling, pastor of the Evangelical church here, was asked to assist in the dedicatory services, but owing to the fact that he has been here but a few weeks, and is unacquainted, declined. o FRANK GASS HAS RESIGNED. Mr. Frank Gass, who has been connected with the Fullenkamp store in this afternoon to look after affairs, some time, has been manager of that well known place of business, has resigned. He has not decided upon his future plans fully, but will do so in a few days. He went to Fort Wayne, this afternoon to ook after affairs.

BAPTIST STATE MEET. Will be Held May 6,7 and Bat Camden—Locals Will Attend. 1 The Indiana Baptist State Sunday school and B. \. P. U. convention will be held in the First Baptist church at Camden, Ind., May 6,7 and S, and a number from this city will attend. An interesting.program has been outlined. Among the speakers who will be heard are: A. M. Dixon, national field worker; Rev. F. L. Hardy, Lebanon; Hon. Ralph V. Solitt, Peru; Dr. E. A Hanley, president of Franklin college; Rev. U. S. Clutton, Indianapolis; Rev. S<lden L. Roberts, state Sunday school missionary and others. BAHRDT FUNERAL Last Respects of Mrs. Crist Bahrdt to be Held Friday at Fort Wayne. WELL KNOWN HERE Was Mother of Mrs. Louis Schroeder and Mrs. John Gick of This County. Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock the funeral of Mrs. Margaret a prominent and well known lady of Allen county, and a resident of Lake township, mother of Mrs. Louis Schroeder and Mrs. John Gick of this county, will be held from the house. The deceased lady was well known here, having visited here on many occasions, and enjoyed many friends, through her loving and kindly disposition. She was sixty-four years old, and for some time had been a sufferer from complications. Besides her daughters, Mrs. Schroeder and Mrs. Gick, she is survived by her husband, Crist Bahrdt, and the following children: John Bahrdt, residing at home; Mrs. Noah Willits, of Cedarville; Mrs. Anna Shirey, Lake township; Mrs. Fred Beaverstein. of Wells county; Mrs. John Merrilat, of Washington township, Allen county. GRADUALLY SINKING. — Mike Smith, who has been very se-1 riously ill with liver trouble and other ailments for several weeks past, and who on Monday morning underwent, an operation, is gradually growing weaker and the end- is thought to be not far away. Wednesday evening he was very low and chances for his living until this morning were considered slight, while today he remained in the same condition, and but little hope remains. ARMLESS WONDER Frank McKelwn, Walking from New York to Chicago is Coming Here AT FIVE O’CLOCK Will Give a Wonderful Performance on the Streets This Evening. Ohio City Ohio, May 2—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Frank McKelwn, armless wonder, walking from New York to Chicago and back, three round trips, on a wager of $3,000, will arrive in Decatur, barring accidents, at 5 o’clock this afternoon. He is, as he claims to be, a wonder. His arms are off at the elbows, but nevertheless he does well many things impossible for a sound man. He plays the piano, skillfully, using his elbows and knees, plays base ball so well that he was a member of the Cherokee Indian team last year, writes with his mouth, knees and feet, crochets, shaves himself, rides a bicycle, in fact, does everything but wash his hands. He is twenty-four years old and has been bald since he was eleven. He' left Lima at 4:30 this morning and arrived at Ohio City at 10. He 'will give an exhibition on the streets of Decatur this evening, of not too tired, will take up a collection and distribute his photographs.

ISSUING STOCK The Kirsch, Sellemeyer Sons Company Have Received Incorporation Papers. THE STOCK IS $15,000.00 Mr. Kirsch is PresidentGrowth of Concern in Past Twenty five Years. ' "The Kirsch, Sellemeyer & Sous' Company" is the name of the newest corporation in Decatur, the papers having just arrived and the stock be ing issued today. The capital stock is $15,000 and the stockholders are the four men who have been operating the concern for some years. Manilas Kirsch, vice piesideut of the Old Adams County bank, is the president; ■ A. H. Sellemeyer, vice president; Otto Kirsch, secretary, and Jesse O. Sellemeyer, treasurer. The decision to incorporate was made to simplify the 1 business partnership and to make possible a better system of cost and profit. The concern is one of the best and most reliable lumber and coal companies in this section of the country. Strict attention to business, honest . and square dealings during a period of i twenty-five years have built up for . them an Immense trade. A quarter of . a century ago Mr. Kirsch began his ; career here in partnership with E. :'■ Fritzinger. Two years later Mr Sellemeyer became a partner and Kirsch Sellemeyer continued in business for many years. A short time ago, the two sons, Otto Kirsch and Jesse Sellemeyer. became partners and during all the years the business has grown and thrived. A year ago they started into , the coal business and have already reached a place where they are recognized in that field. They have in view other plans to increase their business and this old and tried concern will continue in active business in Decatur uder the incorporated name for many years to come. o Miss Mayme Teeple went to Fort Wayne this morning to take her regular music lesson. BUY AT LANSING C. E. Baughman, Former Decatur Business Man, Buys 5 and 10 Cent Store. SENDS WORD HERE Will Have Household Goods Shipped at Once—Friends Regret Their Leaving. Word received from Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Baughman, irom Lansing, Mich., where they have Peen for the past three weeks, for tne purpose of looking for a location to open a five and ten cent store, is to the effect that they have purchased a store and wil 1 take possession at once. They have been carefully going over the grounds since leaving here, but. not until the present undertaking did they feel confident to close up the deal and take charge of the business. Mr. Baughman, for some years was engaged in the same line here and upon his disposing of his business here had one of the finest stores in the city and was enjoying an excellent business. They will not return to the city but stated that his mother, Mrs. Nancy J. Baughman, would pack up their household goods and have them) ready for shipping by Saturday of this week. Frank Dibble, also of- that city, will arrive here Friday to purchase a horse, and he, with the Baughmans, will secure a car for the purpose of shipping the goods together. Mrs. Baughman and son, Lester, will also move to Michigan to make their home. The many friends of the Baughmans will regret much their leaving. Miss Catherine Kreigel returned this morning to Fort Wayne after attending the K. of C. dance Wednesday evening and the Bogner-Lose wedding Wednesday morning. I

THE GREAT SHEPPARD. All Next Week at the Bosse Opera House. 5 Professor Sheppard, the wonderful hypnotist and psychologist, will entertain you. This man has the reputation of being the greatest in his line. He is known the world over as the comedy hypnotist and will make you laugh and drive away your cares. An even- ) ing of real pleasure awaits you and you cannot afford to miss it. The price has been reduced to ten and twenty . cents, with ladies’ free tickets on opening night, Monday. Professor Sheppard will do many things that you have never seen before, both entertaining and instructive. Don't miss it, commencing Monday, May 6th. Seat sale Saturday morning at the drug 1 store. —— — o .... . g HUNTINGTON NEXT - Pythian Sisters of Sixth Disi trict Will Hold Next Annual Convention There. ALL THE TEMPLES i ' Os District Represented t Here—Closed Last Evens r ing—Splendid Session, f _____ 3 At the Sixth district convention of ■ Pythian Sisters held in this city Wed- " nesday afternoon and evening it was r decided to hold the annual convention . at Huntington next year. The conven--3 tion here closed Wednesday evening 1 with a splendid session, the roll call of 5 temples and the registration showing ’ all of the twenty temples of the district to be represented, the total at--1 tendance, according to the register being 307. The program for both ait--1 ernoon and evening sessions was rendered with very little change over ' that published, and every number was enjoyed to the utmost. The Hermione temple of Huntington exemplified the 1 initiation of a class of candidates, Including Frank Carroll, Dallas Hunsicekr, Frank Chronister, Golda Gay, Mrs. Grace Kern and Miss Velma Len--1 hart, the work being especially fine | The exemplification of installation was demonstrated by Eden Temple, Portland, in a very excellent way, and the grand officers present highly complimented the work of all temples shown. During the evening a collection for the orphans’ home was taken, yielding a sum between six and seven dollars. At the same time a purse of ten dollars was given as a free will offering to Alex Hoyer, custodian of the local K. of P. Home, to show their appreciation of the many kind services rendered by this man who is always • gracious and obliging. The officers of the Hermione Temple, Huntington. also presented to the district deputy grand chief, Miss Iva Leverton, who presided at the convention, a handsome jewel case, a token of tbei/ esteem. The Eureka Temple, Decatur, then presented to the grand chief, Mrs. Lila Roser of . Richmond, and to Miss Leverton, the I district deputy grand chief, a fine bouquet of roses, Mrs. Dr. Miller, the , most excellent chief of the local temple, making the presentation speech. This was followed by the presentation ■ of a bouquet of carnations to Mrs. Mil- . ler by Mrs. Fristoe, in behalf of the , local temple. The committee on res . olutioas, comprising Mrs. Hannah . Reiff of Bluffton, Mrs. Lulu B. Kelsey . of Andrews, Mrs. Clara Smuck of Fort i Wayne and Mrs. Anna V. Howard of Van Buren, made a report, their reso- ; lutions including a vote of thanks to the grand officers for their attendance, s to the district deputy, Miss Leverton, for her efficient service, the local tem- ; pie for its hospitality, to the ptess and ■ to all agencies who extended favors in any way. The grand officers highly . complimented the way the convention , was carried on and the work of all the • temples. Many of the delegates re- . turned to their homos Wednesday ev- . ening, others remaining over until to- > day as guests of the members of the ; local temple. i 0 —— John Richards, tree trimmer, mem her of the United States Labor organization, a citizen who loves the right and dispises evil, according to his announced creed, was here today looking up a few jobs, calling on friends, I and otherwise enjoying himself.

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McCLISH ARRIVES Long Wanted “J. Rufus Wallingford’s Equal” Faces Four Charges. IN CIRCUIT COURT Os Conspiracy to Steal— Pleads Not Guilty—Remanded to Jail. Ode Modish, the long-wanted “king of the - grafters," the equal of J. Rufus Wallingford, get-rich-quick schemer, is at last in Adams county, where be has long been wanted by the officials. He arrived Wednesday night at 6:30 o’clock over the interurban, in charge of Sheriff Durkin and Policeman Meichi, and was al once taken to jail, be ing arraigned m court this morning, where he pleaded “not guilty” to tSfe four charges of conspiracy tp steal. He is named a eo-de-fendant in four cases. Tn two of these Will Ward is named as bis accomplice, and another, John Mackey, and the fourth, Gert Reynolds, McClish being named in this one, as "John Jones,” true name unknown.." McClish has been eluding the officers for two years or so, slipping from one place to another with all the agility of the players in the game of “brush.” When Reynolds’ trial was in progress here, it is said he was in the vicinity of Payne and Convoy, Ohio, but rapidly shifted his position with that of the officials. From there he went to Spooner, Wis., thence to Chicago. The last word received here by Sheriff Durkin was last Saturday, when word came that he was at Grafton, O. Sheriff Bervin of Elyria, 0., and his deputy arrested him there at the instance of Sheriff Durkin, word coming here Sunday evening of his arrest. Sheriff Durkin and Policeman Melchi left here Monday morning for Indianapolis for requisition papers from the governor, thence to Columbus, Ohio, for an interview with the governor, thence to Elyria, arriving there Tuesday evening. There it was necessary to have the judge act further on the requisition papers, which he did at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning. This was disposed of by 11:15, when they started for Decatur again. McClish gave them no trouble at ail, and is said to be a model prisoner. When taken into custody by the sheriff at Elyria, he began habeas corpus proceedings for his release, and as such a prisoner is allowed to be held only thirty-six hours, he was re-arrest-ed on the charge of being a fugitive from justice, in order to hold him until the Adams county officials could get there to claim him. Living with him and dependent on him are hie wife and two sons, one ten and the other fourteen years of age. McClish's bond was fixed at a thousand dollars in each case, making four thousand in all. He has not yet been able to furnish this. Judge Merryman was today hearing further evidence in the case of Miles W. Hamrick vs. Maria Brandt and her former tenant, Fred Bllderback, to abate nuisance, damages and injunction. A portion of the evidence was heard some time ago and the remainder postponed until today. Mary Shaw vs. Harry Shaw, divorce. Motion filed by plaintiff vs defendant for not complying with court's order, was sustained and an attachment ordered. John M. Wells et al. vs. Zachariah F. Aspy, proof and return of summons filed. • D. 11. Erwin filed suit for John S. Falk et al. vs. William J. Leet et al., to reform deed and quiet title. Licensed to wed: Pansy Blossom Bell, born August 1, 1889, daughter of Alexander R. Bell, to wed Jesse J. Helm, postal cierk, born April 18. 1886, son of l ewis Charles Helm. Realty transfers: John E. Johnson to Peter P.. Klopfenstine, 20 acres, Monroe tp.. $2500; Valentine K. Grim to Marion M. Parrish 86 acres, Washington tp., SB4OO —— , —-oMiss Bernardine Heidemann is clerking at the Steele & Weaver racket store in the absence of Miss Rose Kleinhenz