Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 160, Decatur, Adams County, 5 July 1912 — Page 1

Volume X. Number 160,

STILL NO CHOICE Governor Wilson Says Mind is Still Open as to Selection of Chairman. CHEERS FOR BRYAN The Indiana Supreme Court Hands Down Decision on New Constitution. Seogirt, N. J., July s—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Governor Wilson, the democratic presidential nominee, today said that his mind was still open as to who he will select as chairman of the democratic national committee. He said that he would listen to all argument® on the subject and then decide on whom he believed best tor the position. Wilson held several conferences today, one of them being with William McAdoo of New York, who is prominently mentioned for the treasurship of the democratic national committee. ♦ Lincoln, Neb., July s—(William5 —(William Jennings Rryan was welcomed home today from the democratic national convention at Baltimore with a brass band and a thousand neighbors and friends. He was taken to the business district in an automobile, where he addressed a big crowd, with praise for the democratic platform and its nominee, Governor Wilson. Indianapolis, Ind., July s—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Indiana supreme court late this afternoon handed down a decision in which the right to submit the proposed new constitution chieflly prepared by Governor Marshall to the voters of the statel will be determined. The court met I today for its last session previous to j the summer vacation. Instead of ad- r journing at noon as is usually the ease, it was announced that a session ' would be held this afternoon for the purpose of handing down further de- 1 cision. The right of the legislature to submit the constitution was denied recently in a decision given by Judge Rumford in the Marion county court. Indianapolis, Ind., July s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Either August 10th or an early date in September will be selected by the republican state committee this afternoon for the . party's state convention, is the sentiment ot the committee previous to the meeting. All of the thirteen members of the committee were present for this afternoon's meeting, excepting Fred Woodward, a member from the Thirteenth congressional district. He telegraphed State Chairman Fred A. Sims today that he was detained at, South Bend on account of the illness of his mother. He sent Ferry Smith , of Warsaw as his substitute. o : — DEATH TO THREE. * Was the Fate of Fourth of July In the Hoosier State. I (United Press Service) Indianapolis. Ind., July s—(Special.s—(Special. to Daily Democrat) —Indiana’s Fourth j of July celebration resulted in three deaths. This revealed that Miss Lila . Miller of South Bend was drowned while bathing, while the same fate came to William Southward of Ev-1 ansville, and a third to Richard Wallingford of Portland, who was killed, by the premature explosion of a sky ! rocket. John Innis of Rushville fell i from a balloon through a skylight, and suffered a broken shoulder blade. — o A SECOND TIME LaFollette Asks Roosevelt to Publish Campaign Expenses. (United Press Service) Madison, Wis., July s—(Specials—(Special tc ' Daily Democrat) —Senat... LaFollette in a printed Article again asks Colonel Roosevelt to publish his expense ac- : count in his campaign for the pres- ■ idential nomination,. or else give a. candid state of his reasons for “spurning one of the basic principles of public morality and decency.’’ TICKETS PRINTED SATURDAY. The printing of the tickets for the interurban subsidy election will take place at this office Saturday, under the auspices of the committee appointed for the same. The ejection will be held July 11th.

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RED MEN. The memorial services of the Red Men, which were postponed from last Sunday, will be held the coining Sunday at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, at which time the Red Men and Pocahontas will meet at the hall for ritualistic services prior to going to the cemetery, where a public ceremony will be held. On account of necessary supplies being delaid, the ceremonies had to be postponed and the meeting was called for Sunday, July 7th, at which time the memorial services will be held. All the Red Men and members of the Pocahontas are urged to be present and participate in the line of march.' FOURTH MISHAPS Accidents in Decatur on the Glorious Day Few and of Minor Consequence. NO ONE SERIOUS Thompson Boy Burned-— David Girl Also Receives Several Like Burns. I Forest, little son of Mr. and Mrs. | John Thompson of Eighth street, was a victim of the Fourth. He tried io light a “sun-iise," which he placed on the sidewalk, but when it refused to go off, he stooped over to investigate. The smouldering spark took a sudden notion to burn and the “sun-rise’’ went off in Forest's eyes, making him see stars. The explosion burned off his I eye-brows and hair and this morning he was still in bed, his eyes being ' swollen shut. It is not thought the injury will be serious or that his eyes will suffer. Alexander Tanvas, harass maker for the Schafer Saddlery company, is unable to be at his work, rfnd is kept busy treating a severe boil on his right arm, which is giving him considerable inconvenience. Carlisle Flanders was one of the many having his fingers tied up as a result of Fourth of July sport, his fingers being badly burned as a result of holding a firecracker in his hand when it went off. Hazel, daughter of Solomon David, was a victib of one of the Fourth accidents, and although nothing serious she suffered much pain for a while. She was carrying her father’s dinner, and when on Seventh street, a firecracker thrown from a crowd of boys, flew up and went off in her face, burning and cutting her tongue, and also burning several blisters on her fingers. JUNE TEMPERATURE LOWER. The average temperature for the month of June was 68.1, over three degrees cooler than the same month last year and two' degrees warmer than June. 1910. Seventeen days out of the month were clear and the rest of the days were only partly cloudy. The maximum temperature was 29, which was recorded on the* 28th and 29th. The night of June 7th~and the morning of June Sth, witnessed the coolest temperature. 35 degrees, which was accompanied by a frost. cERIE INSPECTION. A company of the Erie officials arrived in the city this noon, coming by special train from the east on,a tour of inspection of the new grade and double-tracking project. The company consisted of several of the general road officials, besides all th» division officials. The trip will probably be repeated periodically, so as tu allow a thorough inspection of all work done. NEWS FROM COURT HOUSE. Licensed to wed: Leota Viola Ross, born October 10, 1891, daughter of A. W. Ross, to wed Noah Baker, farm er, born July 15, 1894, son of William Baker. The groom was under age, and his father accompanied him to the county clerk’s office, giving his written consent to the marriage. - ■—■ x— Real estate transfers: Millen Burns et al. to Myers & Dailey, lot 50. Decatur, quit claim deed. SIOO,

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, July 5, 1912.

NEW PARTY PLANS For the New National Party Will be Made Public on Next Monday. THE CORNING WRECK Forty-three Now Make Up Death List—Two Air Men Meet Death. (United Press Service.) Oyster Bay. N. Y., July s—(Special to Daily Democrat >—Plans for the new progressive party headed by Colonel Roosevelt will be made public Monday instead of today, as was the original plans. This announcement was made by Roosevelt today. The change was made on account of the Metropolitan newspapers wishing, to feature Governor Wilson, the democratic presidential nominee, his family, and his plans in their Saturday and Sunday editions. Corning, N. Y., July s—(Special to Daily Democrat) —No hope was held up today for the recovery of the two injured persons as a result of the rear end collision on the Lackawanna railroad near here yesterday. The deaths of these two persons will raise the number of dead to forty-three. Twen-ty-two of the dead are still unidentified. Washington, D. C., July s—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Chief instructor H. W. Belmat of the interstate commerce commission arrived here today to assist the goverment workers in fixing the blame for the Lakawanna railroad near Corning yesterday. Salisbury, England, July s—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Captain E. B. Lorraine and Sergeant Major Wilson were instantly killed near here today when an aeroplane in which they were flying turned turtle and the two men fell four hundred feet to the earth. The two deaths of today make an even dozen airbirds that have been killed during the present week. o WAS BURIED TODAY Last Sad Rites Conducted This Mornng for Mrs. Mary E. Wright SOUTHWEST OF CITY Many Attended Services of Esteemed Lady Held from the Home. At 6:30 o'clock this morning from the family home four and one-half miles southwest of the city, the last earthly lespects for Mary E Wright, wife of Raber E. Wright, were held, attended by many of the relatives and friends of the deceased lady. The deceased lady, who was |iighly esteemed by all who made her acquaintance, passed away at 1:00 on Wednesdays following a long Illness from tuberculosis, her death coming as a great relief from suffering, but casing a deep gloom over her many friends and acquaintances. She was born in Ohio forty-five years, four months and twenty-eight days ago, and for the past ten years had been residing at the place where death occurred. She is survived by a husband and twp children—Loren Wright, aged twentyone years, and Tena E. Wright, eighteen, at home. The services were well attended and were officiated at by the Rev. J. W. Kitson of Fort Wayne and the Rev. D. A. Hummer of Portland. o POLICE COURT NEWS. The wedding of Miss Leota Ross and Noah Bak»r was solemnized in the office of ’Squire Stone this- morning' following the dismissal of the paternity case which Miss Koss had filed against Baker. When brought before the court Baker attempted to settle, but found the demands too high, so under the statutes he still had the privilege of marrying her, which he did.

PORTLAND MAN KILLED By Fourth of July Sky-rocket—Sever-al Other Accidents. Portland, Ind., July s—Wliile5 —Wliile Dick Wallingford, of this city, was watching the display of fireworks Thursday evening, about 8:30 o'clock, at the Fourth of July celebration, one of the rockets descended and smashed through his head, killing him instantly -Mrs- Morris Weiler, wife of the well known clothing merchant, was another victim of the sky rockets, She was badly bruised about the back and her clothing was almost burned from her body. While John Bisel and his wife, with their children, in an automobile, near to the place where the man lost his life, a sky rocket descended into the auto, smashed the windshield, and did other damage, barely missing the children. The rocket descended into the fireworks, kept for the evening’s entertainment and the whole went'iip in a great explosion, thus putting an end to the festivities. . —o A GOOD COMPANY. Again last night Lanham's Players pleased an enthusiastic crowd at the Bosse opera house. The play presented was a'three-act society drama en titled “The Vampire.” Mr. Karl Lanham did credit to the title role, and while the part is not one that usually appeals to an audience his rendition of ‘Richard Glenwood, The Vampire,” was such as to leave no doubt in the minds of his audience that he is an artist of no mean ability. Miss Ross' school girl specialty and songs last flight brought forth a found of anplauce that is not generally heard in our local playhouse. The company will present “St. Elmo” tonight. Mr. Lanham will be seen as St. Elmo and Miss Ross as Edna Earl. A special ladies' and children's matinee will be given tomorrow afternoon to which the price of admission will be" tan cents to any seat in the house. o CHANGES PLACES. A change in business rooms will soon take place in Decatur, and affecting one of the oldest stands in the city, it being the vacating of the Mrs. Dorwin building, at present occupied by the Auth jewelry store, which will be taken over by Will Lehne, who has leased the room for a period of three years. The deal has been on for some time, a'nd is nowdosed and ready-for the change. As yet Mr. Auth has not made a selection as to where he will locate, but has several rooms in view and will make arrangements to move into new quarters by the time of vacating. The building to be occupied by Mr. Lehne will be remodeled somewhat, and with the placing cf his new mahogany fixtures, will present one of the most attractive and up-to-date places in the city. r> — — FLAG HAS NEW STARS. Washington, D. C. July 5—A new national flag bearing forty-eight stars, emblematic of all the states, Including the recently admitted Arizona and New Mexico, was flung from all federal structures in the country and from the American navy throughout the world yesterday Thirteen stars only would be permitted in the blue square of the flags that are less than five feet wide, to avoid overcrowding. The red field on the president’s flag was changed to blue yesterday, 'but because of the president’s absence only the regular flag fluttered from | the white house. — o FUNERAL OF ZESER LAD. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Engelking of Fort Wayne and Nicholas Warnement of Fortoria, Ohio, were among those i from out of town who attended the funeral of little Clarence Zeser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zeser, which ' was held Thursday morning at 9 o’clock at the St. Mary's Catholic church, with Rev. Wilken officiating. Burial took place at the St. Joseph j cemetery. The lad's death occurred ’ Tuesday morning from typhoid pneuI monia. o RETURNS TO OLD SCHEDULE. The regular hour and a half ule was resumed this morning on the interurban and everything is goinglovely. Following the damage done by the storm Saturday night, the three-hour schedule had been in effect. With the repairing of damages, the hour and a half-schedule was resumed.

A GRAND TIME Enjoyed by Thousands at the Sunday School Picnic at Berne Thursday. NOT AN ACCIDENT Maned the Pleasure of the Day and Everything Passed off Smoothly. A coach full of passengers, besides many in automobiles and other carriages, went from the north part of the county to Berne Thursday, where they attended the Adams county Sunday school picnic held in the Lehman' grove. It is estimated that five or six thousand people attended the picnic and the day was one of unusually great pleasure. No accidents marred the day’s events, and everything pajssed off smoothly. Jesse Rupp, president of the Adams County Sunday School association, presided at the association's meet, and programs were given both morning and afternoon. The programs as outlined heretofore were carried out with very little change and lire music, speeches, recitations and races, together with the other events, went off smoothly. Those who attended are very earnest in their praise of the way the entertainment was carried out. All the Berne residents, as well as officials of the association did everything in their power to contribute to the pleasure of the assembly, and there was an abundance of material refreshments as well as others. Lemonade stands sold the cooling beverage for a penny a glass and other refreshments abounded. No stands were kept to make money, but everything was done simply for the accommodation of the visitors. o DOEHRMAN BABE DEAD. An infant born Thursday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Doehrman of near St. John's, died an hour after birth. The funeral services were conducted today- from the St. John's church. * WINS PROMOTION Simeon P. Beatty, son of A. P. Beatty, Wins Good Position in Des Moines. AS GENERAL AGENT t For Wells-Fargo Express Co.—Has Been in Service Twelve Years. '■•**ll-.. <- A letter received by Attorney A. B. Beatty from his son, SimeOh P. Beatsy, tells of his fortunate promotion to the pasition of general agent of the Wells-Fargo Express company at Des Moines, lowa. Mr. Beatty began w-ork for the Wells-Fargo Express company some twelve years ago, taking the position of cashier in the St. Paul, Minnesota, offices. Here lie worked continuously for several years, getting a promotion to the position of route clerk <nd but recently this excellent chance as general agent in another large city. In the new position he will have charge of several sub-agents throughout the city and a large corps of deliveries and in fact the overseeing of all the details of an office of considerable size. The promotion comes as a reward for faithful service and carries with it a large salary. All the friends of Mr. Beatty are glad to hear of his success and extend to him their best wishes. i o •SISTER AVELINE LEAVES. Sister Aveline left Wednesday morning for Fond du Las, Wis., for the annual retreat. Her many pupils will learn of this with much regret, as she has proven herself an efficient and conscientious teacher, and are very desirous that sjie be returned to the charge of fne music academy for another year, knowing that under her very able instruction, they can do naught but advance.

CROWDS ARE SMALL. The bantam Stock company, which is making a week's stand at the Bosse opera house this week, is experiencing very slim crowds, and are deserving of audiences several time the size. The play of "The Vampire,” a drama, was a highly pleasing entertainment, excellently portrayed in every respect, and worth twice the price of admission asked. This evening they will present the well known play, “St. Elmo,” and it promises to be their feature night of the week's bill. The price is within the re&ch of all 10c ami 20 cents and you should not fail to attend and spend an evening of pleasure in this way. o MANY ATTENDED K. of C. Hall Crowded Wed- - nesday Evening to Rid Fr. Flaherty Good-bye. LEAVES SATURDAY Gave Short Talk, Also Father Wilken—Social Time Followed Program. The Knights of Columbus hail was filled with friends of Father Flahertyon Wednesday evening, who gathered there for the purpose of bidding him farewell, he leaving tomorrow for his new charge as assistant to Father Quinlan at Fort Wayne. The evening larewell was arranged and given under the auspices of the Knights of Co- [ lumbus, Father Flaherty being a member, and although a pleasant gathering it was, in away, a sad one, when farewell time came.j No special program had been arranged, but several musical selections and vocal solos were rendered during the course of the evening. A Dutch dance by- the Misses Charlotte and Margaret Niblick was another interesting number of the evening, and taken altogether was an appropriate one for the occasion. Father Wilken was called upon to give a talk and he briefly expressed his regret of having to lose his i able assistant, who during his two years' stay here had relieved him of many heavy burdens, and who was ever willing to go ahead and lend his help. Hd also stated that it was not any fault of his that Father Flaherty was to leave, and he only wished that he could remain and continue the good w-ork. Father Flaherty was then called upon and gave a few words of his appreciation for the pleasant occasion given in his honor, and it was with a heavy heart that he had to say good-bye to his many friends in Decatur. His change being to Fort Wayne, it w ill to a great extent make him feel at home, and he can make a few hours’ stay here from time to time. He was greatly thankful for i the purse of SSO given him by the Knights of Columbus members. A smoker for the men followed, while a luncheon of ice cream and cake was served by- the ladies. After some time spent in social mingling and personally bidding farewell to Father Flaherty the many departed. He will leave Saturday for his new charge, while his successor Father Frieberger, a newly- ordained priest, will assume his work at the same ' time. o UNCLES HEZ OBSERVES. Ez long es your fireworks lasts and air buzzin' ye air the center of an admirin’ crowd; but ez soon ez they begin t’ dwindle down and go out yer admirin’ spectators make a rush to the next place where the fireworks air just beginnin’ to boom and the light an’ noise is bigger. Sich is life. BIRTH OF A DAUGHTER. The family- of the Rev. H. Wehmeyer, pastor of the Zion’s Lutheran church of West Monroe street, are rejoicing over the birth pf a daughter, which came Wednesday afternoon. This is the second child in the family, the eldest being a boy o CARD OF THANKS. The Andrew Zeser family wishes in this way to thank al! the kind friends who assisted them at the time of the illness and death of their beloved little son, Clarence.

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ON A RAMPAGE s Jake Grim With Shot Gun and Rocks Guards Brother’s House at Williams. ON THE FOURTH Makes Things Lively and the Sheriff is Called to Rescue the Fort. Jacob Grim, of Williams, made things pretty lively in that little burg on the afternoon of the Fourth when he became angry at his brother, Uriah Grim, and family, and getting a shotgun and his pocket full of rocks, he walked back and forth in front of the Uriah Grim house, while the frightened family was obliged to stay under cover and “hold the fort” of their home against his shot and shell, fearing for their lives, as it is said he threatened to kill the family- and everybody else who tried to help them or interfere. The sheriff was finallysummoned about 7 o’clock Thursday night, and both Sheriff Durkin and his deputy, Jesse Kelley, drove to Williams to settle affairs. They then learned that Grim, getting tired of his vigil and patrol, had gone away. They finally- traced him to a point along the railroad track, where, about 830 o’clock, he was found, lying half asleep on the grass. Beside him lay his faithful gun, and slipping up gently, without awakening the man, Deputy Sheriff Kelley possessed himself of that, and the man surrendered without any trouble. Ije informed the officers that the gun was loaded and asked them to take out the shells. His implements of warfare also consisted of three large rocks, the size of a man’s fist, which he had in his pocket. He accompanied the officers to this city without any trouble, and this morning Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Grim were in town, and an affidavit was filed against the offender, on the charge of drawing a dangerous weapon. Mrs. Grim stated that Jacob had been in the habit of drinking and thus gets away- with a great deal of his money in this way, which he is unable to account for afterward, but which is spent in drink by him. Wednesday night Jacob Grim and his nephew, Will Grim, the latter a son of Uriah Grim, had slept together, intending to get up the next morning and go hunting. She says that Jacob called at their home Thursday, and stated that his nephew had gotten up before him and had gone away, and Jacob complained that he had missed some money. This he stated, Will had no doubt taken, but the boy and the others insisted that Jacob had none, or if he had he spent it for drink and could not remember what he had done with it. Jacob became angry and from three o'clock on kept up big angry charges and threats, and once it is said, fired a shot a little distance from the house. The entire family was frightened and refused to venture forth, especially when Jake stated that if his brother stuck his head out the window, he would shoot it off. Mrs. Grim stated the hot weather made the confinement in the house especially distasteful and added to this was thirst as they were afraid to go to the pump bor water. Mrs. Grim in her voluble way, this morning also told of the discomforts of the siege, as she was unable to attend to the canning of three gallons of wild raspberries which her husband had brought to her in the morning. It will be a Fourth long to be remembered in Williams. Grim was brought before Mayor Teeple this afternoon, where he entered a plea of not guilty- and went seeking an attorney. He intends to fight the case. o BASE BALL GAMES. In the double-header played Thursday the home team vindicated their worth in two fast victories, winning the morn’ag game by the gedre of 7 to .5. In the afternoon fully afbare that they had their visitors tin the run they put over a game full of high class work, with a score of 11 to 77 in our favor. This places the home team in the top.row of semi-profes-sional teams in this part of the state and w-Ith the earliness of the season, there is no reason why we should not have a pennant.

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