Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 170, Decatur, Adams County, 17 July 1912 — Page 1

Volume X. Number 170.

THE CHY’S AFFAIRS The City Officials Grind Out Usual Bulk of Work Tuesday Evening. NOTHING SPECIAL New Brick Street Asked for —Several Sewer Contracts Were Awarded. Tnere 'was nothing of great importance before the members of the city council, who met in regular session Tuesday evening for the disposal of the usual volume of business up before them. The Butler sewer, which had to be readvertised from the preceding meeting, before the letting of the contract could be made, was the first business of the evening. Proof of publication was filed and ordered placed on record. The amended specifications were also filed and approved, and were placed on record for future reference. Councilman Christen then moved that the bids be opened to award the contract, there being but two filed. Myers & Myers was the first bid opened, they agreeing to construct the improvement as specified for the sum of $239.70, with the following extras: One tap, 70 cents; two manholes, $23.50; one catch basin. $5.75, or a total of $269.65 The second was that of Samuel Butler, who agreed to complete the sewer for the sum of $313.85. After some consideration of the two bids the contract was awarded to Myers & Myers, and the matter was referred to the street and sewer committee to enter into a contract with the successful bidder. The Ward Fence company’s sewer which was also continued from the last meeting, was again taken up, there being nothing left undone from the preceding meeting but the awarding of the contract to the lowest bidder. John Record, who agreed to build the same for the sum of $529 over his competitor, Myers & Myers, whose bid was $558, was given the contract, and this w r as referred to the street and sewer committee to enter into contract with Mr. Record. Mr. F. H. Hubbard filed a notice with ‘he city clerk, asking that a stop be ordered for the hauling of garbage, dead cats and other stenchable matter to the river bank, at the rear of his property on First street. Mr. Hubbard's complaint said that outside of creating a disagreeable and almost unbearable odor, there was something still more important, It bet ing a detriment to good health, and that he believed the city officials should put a stop to it at once. This oeing a matter for the mayor alone, it was referred to him and he will report to the city board of health, and see that impiedlate steps arc taken. A number of property owners residing along Thirteenth street w'ere present to offer complaints of the producing results of the sewer along this street, and that something would have to be done to give them relief from the constants rains of the past several weeks, which have been flooding things in that neighborhood, the sewer being unable to carry away the bulk of water. After considerable discussion from both sides It was left in charge of the street commissioner to look after same as soon as his work I will permit. It is thought that some r the tile are broken, blocking the I water course, thus causing th? water to back up. Arthur Suttles was also present, and asked that since several streets are about to be bricked, Including Rugg street, if Market street, a continuance southward of First street could nat also be paved. There are several property owners residing along the street who desire the improvement, and it can perhaps be so arranged to complete it with the others improved. Mr. Suttles was asked to present a petition, which he will endeavor to secure and present it at the next meeting. The street commissioner, who is in great need of crushed stone for the repair of the various streets, asked for filling material, and the purchasing committee was ordered to purchase five cars of crushed stone, to be delivered at the rate o’ one car a week, which was approved and ordered done. The matter of the new well at the waterworks, recently drilled, in which a bit was broken off and unableto be removed, was taken up. Mr. Mumma stated that he could secure the bit and then go on down to the desired depth. The city is in need of the well and the matter WM referred

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to the waterworks committee to look i | into. The foundation under the heat- | j ing bbilers at the waterworks plant is at present crumbling and giving away under the heavy burden, and steps • toward rebuilding them will be taken at once. The new city hall building, which has been bothered with the high waters Hooding the cellar, and causing damage to tods and other equipment stored there, will be repaired some--1 what, and a back-trap was ordered to, be placed in und guard off the water. I which heretofore has been causing • ■ great inconvenience. The fact that a number of children have been playing about the city hall, one of them being , slightly injured last Sunday, has come to the attention of officials, and the I (Continued on Page 2) FORMER RESIDENT ■ I .1 Os This City Was Mrs. Marion Elzey, Whose Death Occurred in Chicago. i I » BODY WAS CREMATED — Last Saturday—Husband Was Well Known Jeweler of This City. i Word has been received here by rel-1 atives of the death of Mrs. Marion El- , zey, of Chicago, which occurred there recently, the body being cremated last Saturday in lieu of burial. Mrs. Elzey I was born and reared here and spent much of her life here before remov- , ing to •' .ileago with her husband several years ago. He wasa brother of . Thomas J., Acquilla, Alexander, John •' Douglas Elzey, Mrs. William Baker, 1 Mrs. John Kibler and Mrs. Frank San- ; ders, was one of the enterprising busi- ■ ness men of this city, being engaged ; , here in the jewelry business for many ■ years before going to Chicago. His ’ wife, whose death occurred last week, ■ was Miss Cornelia Mann, daughter of 1 Justin and Rachel (Reynolds) Mann. of this city. Surviving besides her husband, are two sons, Fayette Raymond and Oliver Dosson, who were formerly students in the Decatur high | school. Mrs. Minerva Johnson of this, city, is a sister of Mrs. Ejzey. Elisha, | William and A. J. Reynolds, and Kirk Mann were brothers, Mrs. Harry Knoff a sister, and there are many other relatives here to whom the news of her death will comer with sorrow. o —. — SUFFERED PARALYTIC STROKE. Logansport, Ind., July 17 —William H. Leedy of the I. O. O. F., who suffered a stroke Sunday, while attending the dedication of the new Odd Fellows’ home at Anoka, south of Logansport, is not in a serious condition, it was reported today. He made the trip to Anoka in an automobile. accompanied by the members of his family, and was stricken just as the town was reached. The right side is affected. Anoka was Mr. Leedy’s old home. . o TAKES A VACATION. Ray Collins, manager of the Morris five and ten cent store, began a week's vacation ’today. His place is being taken during his absence by M. E. Morrow of Bluffton. Mr. Morrow is general supply man for the entire string of the Morris stores and is "here and there" and everywhere, not knowing a minute ahead where he will be sent the next. The Collins family will visit in Bluffton and New Castle during their vacation. MR. WOOLLEY TONIGHT. 'I ( Mr. John Woolley, one of the leaders Os the Anti-Saloon League, and ■ now employed by the workers of Indi- ' ana to put tn six weeks throughout Indiana, will give a talk at the court house this evening promptly at 8 i o’clock. Mr. Woolley Is a highly edul cated and well known orator, being at one time the presidential nominee i on the prohibition ticket. o ; I WILL ENJOY AUTO TRIP. j Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jacobs of Wan- ■ sau, Wis., who have been visiting with i their cousin, F. V. Mills, and family, left this afternoon for their home in their new automobile, which they ■ purchased in Indianapolis. They were i accompanied by Mrs. F. V. Mills and ' daughter, Margaret, who will enjoy ' a delightful time.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, July 17, 1912.

DECATUR TO GO Ft. Wayne Chapter of American Insurance Union Will Celebrate ITS 14TH REUNION Friday Evening—Decatur Lodge Will be Among Attendants There. Fort Wayne chapter, No. 433, of the American Insurance Union, will hold its fourteenth annual reunion in Fort Waye Friday afternoon and evening. At the same time a district meeting will be held there. Representatives will be present from Lafayette, Bluffton, Logansport, Wabash, Marion, South Bend, Warsaw, Decatur, and Huntington. Each chapter will bring; along a number of candidates and together with the local class, will be initiated into the order. The arrangements for the meeting are in the hands of the officers of the Fort Wayne Chapter, and headed by William H. Ward, jr. The afternoon will he taken 4 up with the registration of the visitors and candidates, and a social session will end at 6 o’clock, when the banquet will be given, in the Aldine block. Admission to this affair will be by ticket only. The evening session will consist of addresses by the ifon. John J. Lentz of Columbus, Ohio, former congressman, who Is now president o f the national chapter; Congressman W. W. Wedemeyer, national counsel-’ or, of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Dr. Geo. | W. Hoagland, of Columbus, Ohio, national secretary. Dufing the evening a large class of candidates will be given a public initiation, after which the men's drill team and the ladies’ drill team will give an exhibition of their work. The drill teams, under the supervsion of George U. Brake, have made such rapid progress, that there is a demand all over the state of Indiana, and they are known favorably wherever the or-. der is known. The Fort Wayne order is using every effort to make this affair a success, and from present prospects, the meeting will be the best ever held there. , YOUNG LIFE ENDS * i Death Angel Calls Rachel Francile Chronister to Better World. ILL MANY MONTHS Following Injury of Two Years Ago—Funeral on Friday Afternoon. After two years of patient suffering, during which eminent specialists and the best of care could bring but tern-, porary relief, little Rachel Francile, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Chronister, passed away this morning at 4:45 o'clock at her home at 714 High street. The little one was seven years and four months of age, and her birtli occurred in the house I where she spent her entire life. ( About two years ago the child fell from a wagon and was injured, de-' veloping in what was thought to be' tuberculosis of the bones. This finally affected the spine_and brain. For ( several months she was able to get, about with the aid of crutches, and ( was often taken to Fort Wayne to a specialist, where it was thought re-1 lief could be obtained. This availed ( little, however, and during the past, week or two her condition has been ’ most serious, the child lying in a semi-conscious condition much of the time. The little girl was a very bright child, and of a particularly lovable nature, enduring her suffering with patience, cheeriness and great fortitude. She is survived by the parents, one brother and two sisters, besides a number of other relatives. Three sisters have preceded her in death. The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, leaving the home at 230 o’clock for the Evangelical churcn, where the services will be held and the body will be laid to rest in the Decatur cemetery.

! WABASH CUT OF BANKS. Eight Inches More Would Bring It Into Chautauqua Tent. I For the first time in many years at this season the Wabash river is out of its banks in many places, sats the Bluffton Banner. Floofied by the heavy rains of the past few days in Wells county and throughout this section, the river continued to rise from Sunday morning until this morning, reaching a stage of’ten feet. The rise stopped sometime this forenoon, the river remaining at an even ten feet I from 10 o’clock until 12. It was thought that the high waters might ’ interfere with the Chautauqua, but ; the river will have to go up six or eight inches before It is in the large tent and this is hardly likely, as the water is remaining at the same stage, and no further rise is expected. The water partly covers the Paxson island and the Studabaker grove 1 north of the city Is partly flooded. ' Reports from many places along the river are Hiat the fields are covered with water, many shocks of wheat ' have been washed away. The over- > flow at this time will do considerable j damage to the oats, wheat and hay crops, as a great deal will be covered by water. COURT HOUSE NEWS ! - I O. B. Ford Pleads Guilty to Selling Liquor Without a License. IS SENT TO COURT I I I , : , To be Awarded Punishment —Another Case Was Received. r — O. B. Ford of Geneva, pleaded gull- i ' ty in the court of H. Dickerson, jus- , I i tice of the peace of Wabash township, 1 to selling liquor without a license, | 1 and as the punishment in such a case i 1 , is more than a fine of twenty-five dollars, it would be out of the jurisdic- , tion of the ’squire to act thereon. He ' therefore referred the matter to the 1 circuit court and the transcript and I papers In the ease were received here ( today. The affidavit sets out that the liquor which included whiskey and • beer in barrels, kegs and bottles, was i found on his premises June 29th. Ford is under S2OO bond. Another case venued to the circuit court from that of 'Squire Dickerson is entitled James Cochran, jr., vs. , William Mesel, for replevin of oil 1 property, valued at $75. Twenty-five dollars damages were asked besides the possession of th? propertv. Judgment was rendered in favor of the defendant for costs against Cochran and Cochran appealed. Real estate transfers D. E. Butler et al. to Delilah J. Butler, 40 acres, Root tp., $5000; Noah Moser et al. to , John Stuckey, realty in Hartford tp.; , John Stuckey to Rosina Mosser, realI ty in Hartford tp., $2700. o WANTS QUIET PLACE. (United Press Service.) Sea Girt, N. J., July 17 —(Special to . Daily Democrat) —That he will be ■ obliged to seek some place where he j can keep his presence secret in order to complete his speech and letter of acceptance of thedemocratic presidential nomination, was the statement of I Governor Wilson today. Governor I Wilson said that he expected to con- . fer with National Chairman McCombs tomorrow. Governor Marshall tvas to have visited Wilson on Saturday, but j the former has been asked to defer I his visit until a later date as the enI tire democratic house of representaI lives is to come at this time, and Mr. Wilson wants to talk over the campaign at length with the Indiana executive. o HAD HORSE KILLED. Ben Colter, who lives about a mile south of Bobo, had a valuable horse killed and another blinded in the severe storm which struck that comi munity Saturday night. He was in ; the cellar of the house and was stund- • ing in some water when the b«lt i struck and the effects of the shock I felled him. He was sick Sunday and , Tuesday, but is now able to be about.

A HOME WEDDING Pretty Service Characterizes Wedding of Lucy Fruchte and Ferd Litterer ON LAST EVENING Ceremcn} Solemnized at the Home of Bride’s Father by Rev. L. C. Hessert. The home of Louis Fruchte, corner of Fourth and Jackson streets, was the scene of a happy wedding Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock when his only daughter, Miss Caroline Louise Fruchte, plighted her nuptial vows to Mr. Ferd L. Litterer. The ring ceremony, in its beauty and impressiveness was used and the Rev. L. C. Hessert, pastor of the German Reformed church, officiated, the nuptials being witnessed by about fifty guests. Th® bride, a petite and charming lady, was gowned in a handsome frock of white voile over satin and wore and carried white bride’s roses. The only members of the bridal party other than the two principals were the ribbon bearers, intimate friends of the bride, including the Misses Esther Sellemeyer, Matilda Sellemeyer, Letta Wetter and Elia Mutschler. These young ladies were becomingly gowned in dresses of dainty beauty. The wedding march was played by the brides sister-in-law, Mrs. Fred Fruchte, who rendered Mendelssohn's march, and a most beautiful part of the wedding, was the song' service with Miss Delia Sellemeyer, ! soloist, who sang, “Because,” “You 1 and Love.” Following the ceremony the happy couple received the felici-1 tations o ftheir friends and mingled informally in the cordial reception tendered the couple. Carnations and sweet peas tastefully arranged with smilax were the appropriate decorations of the home. Among the out-of-town guests present were the groom’s father, John A. Litterer, of Madison; j Mr. and Mrs. William Litterer of Chicago, 111. The bride and groom will reside in this city, the groom being employed as bookkeeper for the CONTINTHVD on sags two OFFERS A PRIZE N ' Department Commander of G. A. R. of Indiana Offers a Flag Free TO EACH POST For Membership Increase — Getting Ready to Attend National Encampment. | Wilbur E. Gorsuch ot South Bend, department commander of the Indiana G. A. R., has issued a circular letter to the G. A. R. posts of the state, offering to every post that increases its membership to ten or more in the six months ending December 31st, of this year, a flag suitable for stage purposes. Mr. Gorsuch, in his letter, set out that more veterans of the civil w’ar aro outside the posts in the stare than are members, and urged that efforts be made to enroll as many of those outside as can be reached Preparations are under way for a special train to carry Indiana members of the G. A. R. to the national encampment in Los Angeles, September 9-14. About one hundred and fifty members are expected to go from this state. Decatur will probably work for a flag. Many of the local members are also anticipating attending the national encampment. _o WABASH CARPS CORN FEAST. Andy Wolfe reports today that the carp in the Wabash river which is out of its banks between the Lake Erie and C. B. & C. bridges, are feasting off the corn in the field between the two railroads. The corn belongs •> C. S. Felty, and the extent of the damage caused by the carp cannot be ascertained until the river gets ' back into its banks.—-Bluffton Banner. |

i SPECIAL SHOW THURSDAY NIGHT Pocahontas Lodge Will Have Charge of Star Airdome That Evening. The Pocahontas lodge will conduct the picture show at the Star Airdome Thursday evening of this week and they solicit the patronage of the public. For this occasion they have secured a great program of films, including “David’s War With Absalom of the Siege of Hebron." This is considered one of the most wonderful of all the war reels shown todav. The program also includes another feature film, "Attacked by a Lion.” well worth seeing. The price is ten cents for adults and five cents for children. o NO STATE TICKET Will be Placed in Field by Third Party Lead by Colonel Roosevelt. GAVE GOOD REPORT Postmaster Hitchcock Says 1908 Campaign Record is at Senate’s Disposal. Chicago, 111., July 17 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Progressive republicans who will support Colonel Roosevelt for the presidency, today voiced the opinion that there would be no third party in the field for state offices. This view was based on the ' action of the conference held Tuesday in refusing to incorporate in the call J of the convention for a provision of a state ticket. The Roosevelt conven- j tion will be held here on August 3rd. Washington, D. C., July 17 —(Spec-! ial to Daily Democrat) —Postmaster, General Hitchcock, w’ho was the republican chairman in 1908, today gave the senate committee which is investigating campaign contributions the first detailed account of campaign finances it has yet obtained. The total contributions for the Taft presidential campaign amounted to $1,655,518, Mr. Hitchcock testified. Os the total amount $620,150 was collected’ by finance committees in the states and was expended in the states. He said that the net amount of the national campaign fund was $1,035,368. Among ' those who sent contributions were: Charles P. Taft, 1116 president’s brother, $50,000; William M. Cromwell, $25,000; Mr. and Mrs. Larz An-’ derson, $20,000; William S. Cochran, $15,000; Frank A. Munsey, Whitelaw | Reid, and M, C, D- Bordon. each $lO,-' 000. Hitchcock surprised the com-i mittee by declaring that the report of the campaign was at its disposal. New York, N. Y., July 17—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Charging that Herman Rosenthal, the murdered gambler, "was the victim of a police system, and that he was not only killed to close his mouth, and to terrorize others who might be tempted to; “squeal," District Attorney Whittman said he would not rest until every man concerned was punished. Wtiittmati is having an independent investigation made, and said he will place no credence in any ease the police fur ish. TO TAKE REST. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., July 17—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Governor Marshall put in a strenuous day today clearing his desk of mail so that he can leave tomorrow for a few days’ vacation at Spring Lake, Ind. He expects to be gone three or four days. At the executive office today It was said that it was not known yet just, when he will confer with Governor Woodrow Wilson regarding the campaign. o LET THE FURNACE CONTRACT. The school board this afternoon awarded the contract for the new furnaces at the North Ward building to Tom Leonard, whose bid of $350 was the lowest of three bids filed. The furnaces will be put in at once, for use the next winter. o TO GIVE SOCIAL. The busy juniors of the United Brethren church will give a social on the church lawn Thursday evening. 'The public Is invited. The juniors will show you a good time. Come, Thursday evening.

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BUSINESS SUSPENDED 1 ! Vhile the Funeral Services Were Being Held for Will B. Hale Today. TOWN IS SHOCKED i Examination of Bank Still I Being Conducted—Will Conclude Tomorrow. Geneva, Ind., July 17—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Business ceased here today between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock as a mark of respect to the late Will B Hale, whose funeral was held this morning. The services were conducted at the Methodist church instead of the house as originally planned, and were attended by hundreds of friends and relatives from this and other places. The Masonic lodge attended in a body and the services of the Scottish Rite lodge were given, Thrice Potentate William Gcake of Fort Wavne being in charge. The love and friendship shown for the deceased was genuine and profuse. Not a person sat in the la’-ge church but that felt the sadness of the occasion. The casket was borne to the church and later to its last resting I place by six of his old friends; ■ Messrs. Bert Reddout, James Cochran, William Glendening, Ed Kranor, I Jesse Throp and Dr. O. V. Graham. | The service opened by a special choir j composed of Misses Nellie Wright and Katharine Cook and Messrs. Ralph ! Pontius and R. G. Knoff singing, i “There is Room for All.” Prayer was i offered by Rev. Waldo of the United 1 Brethren church, and Mrs O. G. Graham rendered “Abide With Me.” The ' pastor, Rev. Emery Dunbar, read a short biography of Mr. Hale and then preached an eloquent sermon from the double text, “Not Now’, But After . While,” and “Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Mr. William Geake of Fort Wayne, assisted by members of the Scottish Rite than gave the beautiful and said I funeral ritual of that order. The choir ! sang, “God Will Take Care of You.” ■ Interment was made at the cemetery just west of the city. The floral offerings were the most beautiful and ! profuse ever seen here, including em- ! blems and wreaths from the various I Masonic orders, th? Knights of Pyth- ’ ias and lhe Elks, to all of which he I belonged. The deceased was aged forty-two years and six months Among those from Decatur who at--1 tended the funeral of Mr. Hale were: Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Vance, J. D. Hale, D. M. Hensley and daughter, Leah; Miss Gladys Mangold, Messrs. D. E. Smith, A. P. Beatty, Orval Harruff, C. C. j Ernst, C. H. Elzey, Phil Macklin, I French Quinn, C. S. Niblick, Robert ' Quinn, S. H. Teeple, Merle Teeple, W. P. Schrock, Charles Dunn T. J. Durkin and J. 17, Heller. The examination of the affairs at the bank are still going along, In I charge of Harry L. Arnold, chief of i the banking department of the state | auditor’s office, assisted by W. C. I Thomas and Arthur Cravens, bank ex- .; aminers. They will probably con- ■ elude their work by tomorrow, They : announce that they will make an ex- ■ act public statement showing just ■' how Mr. Hale stood. The fact that Mr. Hale committed ; the act of self-destruction while the | examiners were at work, made the ! public hasten to a conclusion that there wac some irregularity, but ail the information obtainable, but as yet unofficial, shows that there was no shortage. His friends insist that this will also be the final verdict. o— ICE CREAM SOCIAL. There will be an ice cream social held at the Washington church, four miles southwest of the city Saturday night, July 20tb. Plenty of ice cream and refreshments. A good time for all. Come get a breath of fresh air. ——o Mrs. Bert Townsend of Peoria, 111., who hag been making a visit with her mother, Mrs. A. C. Gregory, left today for Gra».J Rapids, Mich., for a three weeks’ visit.