Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 216, Decatur, Adams County, 9 September 1912 — Page 2

DAILYDEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday by YBE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier |5.00 lh?r Month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postotfice in Decatur, i Indiana, as sceond class mail. TONY CONTER: ' i *• Impossible and unreal as it seems, Tony Conter is dead. Today his desk is closed and his typewriter, where he worked so faithfully, is draped in mourning. With sad hearts and with } hands that almost refused to do their bidding, the force in this office went about their duties this morning. He j was our companion and friend, a real I assistant, whose every thought seem-| ed to be in his work. For nearly four years we had the privilege of his close acquaintanceship and assistance. His cheery smile, his always pleasant manner under every circumstance, his willingness and desire to learn, and his ability made Lis services almost invaluable. Not a person in this of- . flee but loved and admired him. In I appearance a youth, but in actions a ' manly man, he never missed the op- j portunity to aid those about him, and > next to his home he will be missed t here more than anywhere. His good : qualities were almost innumerable, and if there was an ounce of bad in 1 him, we never knew it. He was kind and courteous, faithful and obliging, > active and willing, pleasant and of even temper, thinking of others al- . ways, more than of himself. Ihe part-| ing is sad, but we are glad ot the. years we knew him, and believe that his short life has taught many lessons we should ponder over. OLD HOME WEEK LETTERS. A number of letters from various parts of the country were received today, including messages from Harry Hell, E'-t -ia, Ohio, who suggests the raising of a hickory pole in front of the A. R. Bell hoc. as an attraction; from Catherine King Rogers, Paragould, Ark.; Mr. and Mrs M. G. Mygrant and Frank Engle, South Bend, Ind.; Charles Greathouse, superintendent of public instruction, who says he will come if possible ,and one from J. Fred Fiance, clerk of the supreme court, which will be published tomorrow. _ -n SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET. The city school board will hold another meeting Tuesday evening to take up any unfinished business that may come before them. o— CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thus publicly express our sincerest thanks to the kind neighbors and friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. You were all very kind and we thoroughly appreciate it. P. FORBING AND CHILDREN. - LOST —Ladies’ gold watch. Name 110 engraved on case; also “I” on inside. Lost last Friday. Finder return to this office. 213t3

IMPERIALHATS Lead in style and are copied more than any hat made. If you want to see what is new and proper for this fall look over our display of Imperial hats $2.00 $3.00 $5.00 THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

Court House News tCc"tinued from Page 1) fendant. Rule to answer. Real estate transfers: Viola P. .Johnson et al. to Joseph H. Andrews, quit claim deed to realty m Washington tp., $450; Archer Hardison et al. to Josephine Martin, lot 6, Geneva, $1; Philip H. Brewster et al. to Martha J. Vail, 40 acres, Jefferson tp., $3600; Martha Vail to Philp H. Brewster, 40 acres, Jefferson tp., $3,600; Joseph R. Moses et al. to Henry I Sovine, 40 acres, St. Mary's tp., s].- ! 000; J. W. Smith et al. to A. N. MaulI ler, same, $1000; A. N. Acker to Hen- ; ry Sovine, same, $1000; C. A. Dunn to j C. C. Beery, lot 351, Berne, SBOO. Miss Kynt Voglewede, who has been employed in Indianapolis, has returned home and will soon enter upon work in the recorder's office, succeeding Milton Yager, who will soon leave for Depauw university. Miss Voglewede was formerly employed in the office of her father while he wai county treasurer, and also worked the Ward Fence offices prior to I leaving for Indianapolis. A. B. Bailey, administrator of the | I Jacob Miller estate, was ordered Io ! | report in ten days. TO BE DEDICATED 1 ' 1 Middle of October When Weather Becomes Cooler I Berne K. of P. Home . IS NOW READY i . I Fine New $5,000 Home is ' Worthy of Pride of the j i Berne Lodge. ■t n-i—r i-ir y" I F. C. Foreman of Berne, one of the . officials of the Berne Knights of Pythias, was a business visitor here today and stated that the fine newhome erected there by the K. of P. is | completed and ready for occupancy.; ; The lodge will move into its new quarters next week, but the formal dedication will be held in the middle of October, when the weather will be cooler and add to the pleasantness of the occasion. The home is located near the Bank of Berne, and was formerly the Aeschliman property Before purchased by the K. of P's. On the lot was a brick structure of two stories, somewhat shorter than the average building, and the lodge decided to build an addition thereto, making it more commodious. The addition was built at a cost of $2,500, and Bolinger and Hurst of this city had charge of the mason work. Completed, the home cost about $5,000, and is a handsome j model of all that i§ desirable. The trustees of the lodge are: F. M. Cottrell, C. J. Jones and Ransom Smith. Other officials, all of whom ' promote the welfare of the order in a high degree, are; Chancellor Commander, J. F. Kaeser; vice chancellor, J. S. Davison; master of work, Dr. D. D. Jones; keeper of records and seals, C. F. Lautzenheiser; mas--5 ter of finance, F. C. Foreman; mas--1 ter oi exchequer, Philip Schug; inner 1 guard, Paul Girod; outer guard. Marr tin Burdg; prelate, Abe Boebley. s, o ’ WANTED—Few middle-age men to travel. Previous traveling experience unnecessary. All winter’s job. ’ Start now Territory includes Deca- ’ tur, Fort Wayne, Columbia City, New- ' ton, Bolivar, Wabash, Peru, Kokomo, - Marion, Hartford City, Portland, Lima GLEN Brothers, Rochester, N. Y. 7t6

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Christian Board of Missions Will Meet Thursday With Rev. Owen. A DINNER PARTY At Hurst Home—A Picnic Supper by Sunday School Class. "Plessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.” WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. T uesday. Y. P. A.—Rev. Rilling. Thimble —Mrs. Starkweather. I Historical —Mrs. J. S. Coverdale. Wednesday. S. S Teachers —German Reformed Church. Thursday. German Reformed Aid —Mrs. Otto Reppert. | Ruth Circle —Mrs. A. D. Artman. i C. W. B. M. —Mrs. Geo. Owen. i The Christian Woman’s Board of,, 1 Missions will meet Thursday afterI noon with Mrs. George Owen on Tenth street. I On Saturday evening about 8 o'clock 1 E. H. Crofoot, superintendent for the i Lazrowe Construction company, sat on the veranda of Lis home quietly talking with a friend. He was a little | startled on looking up to see through ; fifty of liis employees coming through the twilight and turn in at his door, but he greeted them with his usual ' courtesy and inquired the object of their visit, inviting them in and ask- ! ing what he could do for them. At this time Frank Gorden step]>ed for- ' ward and in a few well chosen words, in behalf of the company, presented him with a very fine Hamilton gold watch, expressing their esteem and appreciation of the many kind deeds and constant thoughtfulness of their welfare, wishing him success in his cares and responsibilities that naturally rest heavily on all those who tin- ' dertake mighty enterprises. As soon ' as Mr. Crofoot could master the lump in his throat he took each by the hand and thanked them, saying: “It is not for the value of this watch, ' beautiful as it is, but for the motive ' that has brought you to my house this - evening. You have touched a tender cord of my heart and awakened in my ' thoughts the holy feeling of man's brotherhood to man. I shall always ■ remember you kindly and thnk of this

bnur as nne of th» '.nost pleasant of my life.” Mr. Crofoot is now receiving the congratulations of his friends, ahd is being continually asked the time of day, and if he knows whether the town clock keeps correct time. Before retiring, however, he went to the old family clock that sat on the mantle and turned its face to the wall, saying, ”1 have no further use for you.” The regular monthly business meeting of the Y. P. A. will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30 o’clock at th" home of the pastor, the Rev. .1. H. Rilling. All members are requested to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Waggoner entertained at their home near Monroe Sunday at a splendid chicken dinner. Miss Mary Waggoner of the Morris store, this city, was at home, and with her as guests were the Misses Marie Ball and Ruthe Patterson. Miss Cora Peck left this morning over the Erie for Saegertown, Pa. There she will be joined by Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dugan and daughter, Reba, and will leave for their home in Newark, New York, where she will enter school am 1 music. While here she was instructed by Mrs. C. J. Lutz. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hurst entertained at dinner Sunday. Guests were Mrs. Albert Katterheinrich and children of South Bend; Mrs. Sarah Fisher, Mrs. James Hurst and daughter, GraceMr. and Mrs. Al Steele entertained a company of friends from Fort Wayne Sunday, including Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Black.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bultemeier of near St. John's entertained Sunday evening for supper. There were about fifty guests. Miss Marie Bultemeier, stenographer for the Graham & Walters office, this city, was at home and assisted. The Sunday school class of the German Reformed church taught by Miss Letta Wetter, enjoyed a picnic supper last, evening in the grove

southwest of the city. The class includes the following: Ruth and Caroline Gerber, Ruth Lesle, Eva Mayer, Emma Egley, Elizabeth Egley, Ruth Mayer. An enjoyable picnic supper was that given at the Walter Kauffman home on the shady lawn at the rear of the house Sunday evening in compliment to Miss Iva Simcoke of Hamtnond. Others in the party besides Miss Simcoke and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kauffman and babe, were Miss Jane Hendricks and Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Mills and daughters, Margaret and Victoria. The Sunday achool teachers of the Reformed church will meet in the school room on Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Reformed church will meet at the home of Mrs. Otto Reppert on Wednesday afternoon. o THE REGISTRATION RETURNS. f Precinct May Sept. Total Berne B 126 69 195 Geneve, A 94 49 143 Ist A Decatur 186 43 229 Geneva B 117 77 191 3rd A Decatur 164 30 J 94 3rd B Decatur 147 48 195 N. Monroe 112 56 168 N. St. Mary's 62 33 95 S. St. Mary's 75 36 111 S. Washington 98 64 162 S. Hartford 44 45 89 S. Kirkland 31 34 65 N. Wabash 53 45 081 S. Blue Creek 36 38 741 2d A Decatur 186 44 230 X. Kirkland 64 15 79 N. Blue Creek 53 51 104 W. Jefferson 57 32 89 E. Jefferson 47 35 82 N. Washington 70 64 134 Ceylon 40 37 77 N. Hartford 79 65 144 French 32 67 99 j Middle Monroe 39 49 88 j S. Preble 72 38 1101 N. Preble 49 33 82 j E. Root 62 42 82 W. Root 104 36 110 W. Unic.l 37 21 68 E. Union 74 21 95 Berne A 108 40 148 Decatur Ist B 98 21 119 Decatur 2nd B 97 29 126.

NOTICE. ODD FELLOWS! I All the members of the Odd Fellow lc-’2v snomd make it a point to be present at the regular meeting tonight as business of importance must be attended to. The degree staff should be present to drill and perfect the work. o GOVERNOR’S SPEAKING PLANS. Indianapolis. Ind., Sept. 9 —l Special to Daily Democrat) —Governor Marshall aunouheed this morning that be' would open the campaign in Kansas ' City, Kansas, on September 16th, instead of at Topeka as was originally planned. The governor will go to Boston September 30th to attend a meeting of Thirty third degree Masons and will return in time to attend the national conservation con-' gress. Q FOR SALK —Two sorrel geldings, two and three years old; well matched. Belgium stock; also Shropshire rams,' one and two years old.—C. C. Miller,' R. R. 9, Decatur, Ind. 201t12 Are you going to use any cement blocks, cement roofing? If so, see Eli Meyers first. He can furnish you the best material for the least money. He can supply ypu with cement shingles as cheap as red cedar, and then they are water, fire and lightning proof, and will last a life time Will have cement fence posts within thirty days. Will also furnish them cheap as cedar. Located next to beet sugar factory. 199t6 [ ..— „ — NOTICE. I wil] wtart my cider mill August 20th and will maek cider every Tuesday and Thursday until further notice. PETER KIRSCH. 98tf

WANTED—GirI to travel with vaudeville company. No experience necessary. Appl.’ tonight. Star airdome. — Hathaway LOST —Black leather, loose-leaf memo; a red-backed check book cover. Lost between Holthouse livery barn and sugar factory. Return to I.arrowe Construction Co’s office and receive reward. 212t3* WANTED —Farmer to keep sheep on the shares. Call Mrs. R. B. Gregory, 495. 207tf Third str-.-et. 201t3 LOST—An umbrella by Mrs. Simona Traster at the soldier’s picnic at Monmouth last Thursday. Finder please return. 204t3 LOST —Black Angora kitten, probably picked up by some children. Reward offered for its return to Mrs. Will ißundell. 216t3 MULES FOR SALE. One span of mules, good one. In-

quire Harry Fisher, Geneva, Ind. 12t 12

THE SCHOOL NOTES St. Joseph Catholic Schools Open This Morning With Good Attendance. THE SISTER ALOYSIA Principal—Negro Boy Returned to Public School —New Teacher. The St. Joseph Catholic schools opened this morning with a good attendance, in charge of Sister Aloysia, principal, ana her excellent staff of assistants, Including Sisters Amelia, Pulcharia, Henrietta, Fabolia and Charlotte. Not all the students have reported, others expecting to enter later. Truant Officer C. B. Andrews paid this city a visit this morning in his official capacity, to see why the thir-teen-year-old sun of Mr. and Mrs. Beyers, colored, who are employed at the Murray house, was not attending public school, as he had entered the first of last week, and was a pupil at the third grade at the Central building,' taught by Miss Lizzie Peterson. The lad stated that he had been ill, but was ready to go back to school this morning, which La did, at 10 o’clock. ] The boy is the only negro lad in the j school, and is looked upon as a sort of hero by his fellow students. Mica Lena Sutton of Lafayette arrived Sunday evening and this morn ! ing began duties in the public high school,as teacher of science. o I ABOUT THE SICK. A telephone message this afternoon from Fort Wayne to Mrs. Frank Schumaker asked her to come to Ft. Wayne on account of the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Ted Ramsey, whose condition is quite bad. Word was received in the city by telegram Saturday evening that little Louise, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donn Quinn of Chicago, who was operated upon recently for appendicitis, had become worse and was not expected to live. Acute nephritis had set in and her condition was very serious indeed. This was followed by a telegram Sunday evening that she was better and there were hopes for her recovery. It had been intended to take her home from the hospital, but this was not done, and she is still there in charge of special nurses. . Mrs. I. B. Landers of Rushville was in the city Friday morning enroute to Decatur, summoned there by the serious illness of her son, Perry Blackburn, who underwent an operation last week for appendicitis.—Portland Sun. Mr. Blackburn was operated upon in the county infirmary hospital department. Orene Schultz is suffering from an attack of lonsilitis. j ( Adam Carpenter and daughter, Erma, returned this morning io Fort Wayne after a stay at the bedside of Mr. Carpenter’s ;.<other, Mrs. Sarah Carpenter, who resides near this city, and who is suffering from a complication of disease?, indident to old age. She is eighty-three years of age Tito son was called here Saturday. ■ ■! ■ 111 "W 1 " I Democrat Want Ads Pay.

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