Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 277, Decatur, Adams County, 20 November 1912 — Page 1

rolume X. Number 277.

routine affairs Require Attention of “City Dads” at Regular Session Last Night. ORDER NEW WALKS New Sewers to be Constructed—Streets are Ordered Cleaned—Bills Allowed. —III ■■ ■ regular meeting of the council O s called to order at 7 o’clock Tues ia, evening by Mayor Teeple, and all [he touncllinen were present but ■ #l iiri!ntan Christen, who was out ot !ty. The first matter to come up before the council was the contention raised by the contractor of the Hutier sewer about the payment lor lirita’.e taps which he built for the pnyerty owners whose property abut red the sewer He made connections sad taps where the contract did not pre.ide and sought recompense from 1., c.; , but a motion to the contran tarried. The preliminary assessment roll lot tie Sun Butler sewer was adopted a< be permanent one. Notice to hear ibje 'mns on the Schmidt sewer were ■slbu tor and Henry Heller, of the Erm of Heller, Sutton & Heller an **r-d for Ijevina King and entered in objection on the grounds that the irscripttan was inadequate. This mat •r was referred to the street and ewrr committee for investigation. Tse motion praying for the con nructiou of the Maglev sewer, an ex **nsK>n of the Monroe street sewer. >u adopted. At this time the reading of the report of the street commissioner from the beginning of hio term to the present date was had and referred to the u*et and sewer committee after which petitions for the construction ( four sidewalks was entered Th<« hmt »as by the property owners .long Line street and asks that side'iiU of brick be constructed on th" rat side of that street from Adams 'iroet south to Rod Street The re»<> IstiM was adopted Another reaolu • on asking for the construction of a ■idewaik ot brick on the north side ot jtutUnaa avenue from Fifth to Deca ’ir streets was adopted. The third ■'otution for the building ot a side »alk was to cover a space in front of one lot on Oak street, where the own rr fail«d to build when properly not! *»d and same will be built as soon a* is sold The fourth petition or res ••I'ition for sidewalk* covered the (Coattuuwd on P M« >1 FT. WAYNE BRIDE Ed Parent of This City and Miss Pearl Miller of Ft. Wayne Married AT 4 O’CLOCK TODAY *•>' Father Delaney- \\ c<! ding Supper Follows at Bride’s Home. * ‘*catur young ma». Kd fttrsst. as principal In a wedding ver noon at four o’clock at Ft When he claimed Mias Brerl 'Hilar, of that city as his bride The ‘“'••it’ony was p eformed at the par *’*»<• of the Mi Patrick’s Calholl<hurv|| Phtber Delaney. and was# ’*» quiet even 1 Attending th* ro" wars the groom's brother ami • •kr, Frank and Anna Parent, of thia • .After the ceremony, a wedding "d'l'er and reception were given at “ horns of Ute bride’s parents. Mr **'’ Miller, nt ITU Scott Avv h ’ "upls will reside In thia ciiy. '** aruom being the proprietor of thshop on Munro. str-** He is xL young men of ’ “ and hie br j« is one of Fort '•rne’a One younr women finest* '*n here at the wedding were M< a M Mrs Will Parent and children, /-’a and Oreal. Frank. Anna. Vena , lomw ’ and Omar Parent Mrs folia ***• Miao Anna Meyers

DECATUR DAIIA DEMOCRAT

A fine meeting. I The meeting last evening at the Evangelical church was one of the beat held thus far during the revival services. Although the sermon from the words, “God Knoweth Yonr j Hearts.’’ was searching and made one ( carefully go over his relation with Hod, the people nevertheless accepted the truth and the good Ixtrd gave a > blessed meeting. The duet by Mrs. ’ Runyon and Crystal Kern was heart- , ily received. Good things are in store tor this evening. The male quartet ■ will sing Subject, “The Healing Touch. The public is cordially Invited by the congregation and pastor tn attend and enjoy the«p meetings. SKULL CRUSHED 1 Samuel Deßolt Caught Between Engine and Shredder and Badly Hurt. I CHEST ALSO HURT I Operation Performed to Remove Part of SkullThird Bad Accident. Samuel Deßolt, a well known man living just across the state line, was 1 badly injured this morning at 10 o'clock, when he was crushed up between the engine and shredder of the ' outfit of which he has charge, ills skuii was crushed just above the eye, the sides of his chest crushed in, and he sustained other bad injuries. Drs. ' D. D. and C. S. Clark of this city, with Dr. Kirk of .Middlebury, Ohio, operated upon him this morning at 1 once, removing a part of the crushed skull. Mr. Deßolt seems to be the ' victim of a cruel fate, as he has suffered two other serious accidents within the past few years. One of his arms was torn off in the shredder some time ago, his other hand was hah torn away in another accident. He is a man hi the forties, is married and ' has several children. He is a son of Abraham Deßolt, and is a brother -rs Mrs Henry Stevens of this city. — .... . o — INSTALLS NEW APPLIANCES. Edwin L. Edwards of the Edwards ’ Instrument company, ha* just finished putting in one of the largest high fre quency and X-ray colls made, for Dr. H. E Keller, with a complete equipment ’ of electrical attachments, including the largest X ray and ultra violet rays, and the Flnsen rays attachments; also a complete set of Other electrical ap .diance* for the treatment of all di ; senses, tuberculosis, cancer and i growth*, which ;<r.- removed without any scarring of the flesh This now make* Dr Keller’s oßce one of the best equipped in the state for any and all kinds o felectrical treatments. -a—- ■ i.m*—— <O* - BRYAN DENIES THE STORY. (Tailed Tress dervlcet VVasl'.iulton. D. <’. Nov. ** <Hp<c lai to Dailr Dem« rat I- William J. Bryan this afternoon wired the following message through the t’nited l*re«» In answer to a <iuery concerning the wldefr elnuiated report that he had been offered the <ablnsl position of secretary of state ‘‘•’d lnr " r<l “» m ”*' Governor Wilson at the Bermudas: “I have bad no conference with Oov ernor Wilson. w»«* dlstussed any office Silk him. and have "«> ln«*ti®n ot going to the Bermudas -W. J. Ury ' **■" - * birth announcement. Mr. and Mrs. H J. i hldley of Chi•MO are delighted to announce that a Utile stranger . sited st iheir home No i vi (ll , f #( ivu. and has taken up reaidswt* with them They don’t know •h. I name Ihe new arrival bon . itabyland. but they have christened the tiny traveler, Normah Jane The welcome on- weighs eight pounds, and will be st home «' HI Arlington as. entie. Au*H« /"• Thidley as. form-rly Mis* <>*•!< a*e. , of ibis iitr SERVICES closed ■ 1 " The forty hours devotion »ery« e nt i the fit Mary’s chureh dimed Tueadny nishi with solemn rrereaslon through , The ch«r.h. with th- bleaeed ..ere rnrnt and «n eirelhHlt «-nnnn by FW ee-— 1 *

“DECATUR CAIM AND WILL”

Decatur, Indiana. Wednesday Evening, November 20, 1912

REOPEN STATIONS Sugar Beets Now Being Received at all Sub-stations in the County. • —S -iron MILL RUNS SMOOTHLY Company is Disposing of Troubles Fast as Possible —Boost a Little. All weighing stations for the sugar company were reopened this morning and will very probably be kept open from this time on About two weeks ago, owing to the shortage of cars and the fact that it has been almost impossible to secure help. It became necessary to shut down the stations. At the same time the new machinery in the mill was causing some delay and the officials of the company have had their hands full Added to this was the ordinary and extraordinary worries of business details and u half hour on the Inside of the sugar office would convince any one that it is not always the other fellow who has the easy time. However, it Is straightening out in good shape and wo have no doubt that each day of this campaign and each campaign of the future years will make the work easier and more satisfactory for ev- , cryone concerned The factory is now | .utting up from six to eight hundred tons of Iceets per day and is running smoothly A gnat many of the complaints being made are unwarranted and it should be remembered that the starting of a million-dollar factory is no small thing. A few encouraging words rather than always complaining and kicking will aid much just now. A man big enough to run a concern of Ulis kind is not looking particularly for sympathy. He is too busy for that, but one who has never been up against the grind of hours and days lof constant complaining, has no Idea -of the strain. loot's all work together. NEW OFFICIALS Carmi Thompson Becomes Secretary of Treasury and Hilles Taft’s Man. GIVEN OLD PLACE ■mu '• Gunmen to be Sentenced on Next Tuesday— Peace Conference to be Held. (Tnlted Tress Service) r Washington. D. Nov. M—(Speclai to Dally Democrat I—Carmi Thoniu sou. secretary to **»•• president, was today formally apisunted Tnlted State* treasurer to succeed l*e McClung. *ho resigned recently. He Will assume his duties tomorrow. (*harle* D. Hilles, chairman of the j republican national commlltee. and ;former serceiary tu the president, will resume hl* old dtitle*. New York. N V,. Nov 20— (Special io Dully Demis rati Jasttos Goff Joday nxed Tuesday, Noveatbsr 2«tb. ns the dare «n which be will sentence the four gunmen convicted yesterday of the murder of Gambler Rosenthal They will I* sentenced to death In the eirrtile rhair, The four murderers were brought Into <o«rt where the motion to satisfy the* verdict and »» other tor • new trial were offered The wives of two of the gunmen were today relcasml from Jail where they had been held at witnesses. Sen la. Nov jn ■ t H|»m lai to Itally Demes rstt-<;ennrel Msvoff. Bulgarian commander in < hies. was today chosen as the Unitarian representative In the peace meeting between the allies and the Turk* Tending the iieace negotiation* the Huloristi troops were today ordered io merely hold ihelr pre* ent position The Mlaaoa Eleanor Forblng and Stella Smith went to Fort Waytie this morning, from where they will accompany Miss Bemardette Fbrbitig borne

HOLTHOUSE PAYS HIS FINE. Denies That He Made An Effort to Escape—At Ft. Wayne on Business — Clarence Holthouse, former proprietor of Holty’s Case, who has been having considerable trouble concerning the tapping of electric wires into his building this morning paid the fine of 117.60, ten and costs which was assessed against him. He denies that he made an effort to run away yesterday and says he went to Ft. Wayne 1 to make some collections that he might be able to pity his fine. He also says that he had nothing to do with the tapping of the lines, but that he was held because he was occupying ' tbe building. The action was more of a civil action than criminal and was brought under a city ordinance. ELM TREE FELLED Old Tree. Corner of Monroe and Twelfth Streets. Cut Down Today. TO MAKE WAY For New Street—Found Impracticable to Let Part Stand. The axe and wedge were applied vigorously today to the old, large elm tree, corner of Monroe and Twelfth streets, to /ell the tree that is, perhaps. one of the oldest in the city, under which many a papoose laughed and played in days when this country was the happy hunting ground of the red man. This tree is being chopped down to allow the Improving of Monroe street which is being macadamized by Julius Haugk, who has the contract, and which will later be bricked. Prom time to time the branches have been chopped away and trimmed down until very little of Its spreading boughs were left, this being done to make way for the maxe of telephone wires. A few weeks ago, a part of the tree’* double trunk, the part nearest the street, was split and chopped awav a* it was thought that with a part of the tree away. It would not then interfere wtlh the cutting of the grade of the street, it ha* been found Im practicable and the entire tree Is now being chopped down It will prove interesting to a student of nature to count the bole rings to learn It* ex set age. and great round* of Its trunk will provide a veritable yule-log for someone's fire-place this Thriatmat tide. WILL WED SOON Doy Lhamon and Miss Mary Bogner Will Take the Nuptial Vows. IN THE NEAR FUTURE Rumor That it Would be Tonight Denied by Prospective Groom. The wedding of Doy Lbamon. fa miliarly known a* "Dor.” and Mis* Mary Hogner. two txipular young peo pie of the city, will occur in the near future It was rumored that the hai* py event would lake place this evening. but In an interview this morning, the prospective groom denied ibai It would be at (hi* time He stated, however, that tbe wedding was set for next week, bill the friend* of tbe conpie will keep a close wnlrh to see that they are not given a surprise in the consummation of the wedding nt an earlier date The groom I* the bartender at Curley’* and enjoy* * targe acquaintance The bride-eta* t I* a daughter of Mr and Mr* Frank Bogner, residing nt the corner of Mon roe and Ktarenth streets, and Is « most exemplary young tadr. Their home, which la one of Mike Smith* resldsncea, I* being furnished by them ip advance ■w ~ ' Mr* William Dig** went to Hoag land thl* morning, where she will visit with her stater.

THE TRUTH O’ IT I Report of Death of Former Decatur Greek, John Vakrinos, In War. WAS A “GRAPE-VINE No Word Received Here From Him—Probably Too Busy to Write. John Johnson, the Greek of the Wear l'-Well shoe store and shining parlors, has returned from Bluffton where he spent several days. He reports that the rumor that gained currency on the streets here, that he was in receipt of a letter telling that his cousin, John Vakrinos, a Greek, formerly engaged in business here, was killed two days after landing to fight in the Greek-Turkish war, was all a "grape-vine." Vakrinos was formerly engaged in business here with Mr. Johnson and Howard Burdg, and later sold to his two partners. When the war broke out he returned to his native country to help fight the Turks No word has been received here since, by his cousin, but Is continually bothered by friends of the young man, who ply him with queries regarding Varrinos and the state of affairs in h!« native land. A light answer was given by someone in the store here that Vakrinos had been killed two days after landing and this soon spread. Instead of putting a quietus on inquisitive friends this report soon started more trouble for the young Greek, and he is busy beyond measure straightening out the report, which he does, however, with an impatient shrug of the shoulders. as he is obliged to leave hi* work to do so. He states that he has rereived no word whatever from Vakrinos, who is doubtless too busy fighting to sit down and write letters. ONE ARREST MADE On Grand Jury Charge— Charles Moore Charged With Grand Larceny. WITH THE THEFT Os Thirty-two Dollars from Will Cowan—Moore's Bond SSOO. The grand jury which has been in *e*sion since Monday, ha* already re- ■ ported Into open court, indictment No. 'I. Thl* I* a rhanre of grand larceny ■gainst Charles Moore, an employee at the sugar lactory. A bench warrant was iMMed at once and Moore was arrested On failure to give |uO<i bond, he is in jail. He plended not 'guilty and upon request for defen-v a* a poor person Attorney J. C. Moran was appointed to defend him All of'fleer* are to sene without pay, The rase was *«f for trial December 2nd Tin- iudlrtment grew out ot th< alleged taking of thirty two dollars by Moore from Will Cowan, also a worker at the beet I'lnni, Tuesday noon while •I their rooming house near the factory The m*n are employed at night gild are supitosed to spend the day In sleep Tuesday wa« pay day and all are *iUl tn have been somewhat under the Influeuco of liquor Cowan went to his rttom and lay down on the bed with hl* clothes on. and whlta there. Moore la accused of slipping up *nd taking the money out of Cowan * pocket Other* of their fellow* who were In the adjoining room say they ■aw Monre take It and other* say they didn't Upon motion of the prosecuting attorney an order'was made by court that Elmer Ktnith, William Chaaren and John McCoy, each exo ruts n recognlttanre l»«»nd *■ witnesses , In said care, conditioned for their ap--1 nearanre In court on the first day of Ike ne*i lerm of court, to serve aa witnesses herein, which order was ful I filled by theta

| HUNTERS CAUSE WOODS FIRE. I Hunters in the John Omlor and John Bogner woods, south of town. Tuesday carelessly threw down a lighted match, which started a fire that destroyed quite an amount of stovewood and some fences. Peter Meyers saw the fire and by hard efforts managed to get the blaze under control. Had the woods been as dry as usual at this' time of year, a very serious blaze might have resulted. The names of the men who caused the fire are known but will not be prosecuted, though the owners of the land will in the future allow no hunting on the grounds. Hunters should be as careful as possible. COURTHOUSE NEWS The Miller Slander Suit Was Dismissed from Court Docket Today. ALSO CASE OF CITY Against School Board—D. E. Smith Special Judge in Divorce Case. The slander suit of .Margaret J. Miller by her next friend, Catherine .Miller, against Omer Miller and Harry Fetters, for $5,000 damages, was disi missed at cost of plaintiff The case of the state on the relation of the City of Decatur vs. the City School Bourd, Fred V. Mills, O. h. Vance and Irvin Brandyberry, was i dismissed. Frank T. Boesel vs. W. H. FledderJohann, on note, $1,200. Rule to answer absolute In five days James Cochran vs. William Meaael, api»earance by D. E. Smith for plaiunff Hon. D. K. Smith was appointed special Judge to hear and determine the divorce case ol Ijtura T. Miller vs. <)tis E. Miller. Henry Gamp vs. Stella Gamp, divorce. Default of defendant. Appear J ante by prosecuting attorney. Rule to answer Fritz Koenig vs. Julius Blight. Pe t.-raon & Moran and D. B Erwin enter ap|M>arance for defendant, who I* ruled to answer In the condemnation proceedings of the C. & E. railroad against Adam J. (taphari et al., the appraisers filed report showing the Gephart laud about to be appropriated by the railroad to be valued at $6.1.30, with no damage to the Vnion Central Mfe Insurance Co. a defendant. Judgment accordingly, with cost* again*' the plaintiff I By Mock A Mock the Wells County j bank has tiled suit against C. G. Egl> S H Chase, on note, demand, $6. MM. Real estate transfers John P WaiI lace et al to Frank W Woods, lot 61. Geneva. SSOO. - - 9 - ■ ■ ' - — GOES TO FISH. A. J. Smith tafl this afternoon lor Colon. Mich, where he will *i>end aev | oral day* fishing. Mr Smith was there two week* ago and was so well ! pleased with hi* catch that the fine ! weather we are now having with proto lae of continuants. Irmidetl him more than he could withstand, heme the trip. ■ - ,o —- RAN OVER DOG An atitomnhlta going along Merer avenue this morning ran over a llttta lleagta hound. In front of the V. Mill* residence The dog way killed instanily. The animal wore an old leather boll around ha neck for a col lar. The owner of the animal I* not known WILL FLAY AT FORT WAYNE. The Alla* ftowllng team of this city will leave thl* avening for FMrt Wayne whore they will play the lirunawtah Bowling ream of that city. The game will take place al (he Brunswick al leys. Those playing on the team are; Beerys, Bigg*. McConnell, Peterson and Harting

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HIGHLY PLEASING Was the Plav “Red Acre Farm,” Given by Home Talent Players AT THE OPERA HOUSE Large House Witnessed the Play—lt Was a Success —Many Praises. It was a highly pleasing home talent piny given at the Bosse ope a house Tuesday evening, when the t oral comedy drama in throe acts, "Red Acre Farm," by Gordon V. May, was presented by a competent cast of home players, the opera house being filled with an appreciative audience. The play was staged by Miss Mabel Edith Weldy, a talented reader and elocutionist, whose competency si evidenced by the excellent portrayal given Tuesday evening by the cast under her direction and coaching. The proceeds of the play went to the Ruth Circle of the Christian church which will use it for the piano fund. The plot was the usual one hinging around the mortgage on the old farm, the theft of an heirloom, a string of pearls that was to have been used to pay off the mortgage; the accusing of the wrong person, the breaking up of the home and the reunion at last, when the sad strain of consequences have ru ntheir course and the pearls have been restored to their old place in I the clock at the old home There were many scenes of rare originality and pathos and humor i blended themselves jn the correct pro i portion Each one of the players did 1 his part of the interpreting with rare ability, and each Is deserving of all j the good "hings being said about them I Josiah Armstrong, the old farmer. 1 owner of Red Acre farm, was cleverly i enacted by Joe McConnell, and his wife, Amanda Armstrong, the elderly | lady, by Miss Nellie Daniels; Colonel Barnaby Strutt, the pompous rural exaggerator. by Fred T Schurger; his wife, the complacent rural gossip, by IMra. Olen Baker; Nellie Armstrong, i daughter of Josiah Armstrong, wrongfully accused of the theft of the neck tace, and driven from home, who goes on the stage and leaps Into fame In a few months, rescue* her errfne sister and returns tn the old home to straighten things out. at last, by Miss Ocee Armstrong of Ridgeville; I .aura Armstrong. Nellie's sister, the weak and erring one, the real thief, by Miss (hither Eno* Dick Rand«ll, who also (ConttnuM. on Bags 3) THE GRAND LODGE Os I. O. O. F. Began Two Days’ Session in Indianapolis Today. GRAND ENCAMPMENT Closed Tuesday—J. Frank Mann. Candidate for Representative. Itanry W Fulling of B<»nvilta. jelected grand Junior warden of the <Md Fellow* or Indiana at the grand 'encampment at Indianapolis Tuesday Thia office I* aiwaya the hardest eontested, aa It la a stepping atone to the other ol«-*s J H Andrews of Klver Vata la grand patriarch; J. B Mortvman of Bluffton, grand high priest; H O. Hhan». Indianapolis, grand senior warden, W II l-eody, Indianapoils, grand scribe, and J. M latng. of Ruillvan. grand treasurer. W. I Hughe*, of Ataxsndria, the retiring patriarch, become* grand reitrea-nta live The raport showed that there were t*,Kio odd Fellows In the 2** entampmost* In the state, and that there had been an Increase of 2<2 within the past year J Oatik Mnnn of Monde was de* seated by Mr Izeedy. for arand rrp resentative to supreme lodge tar two years A twoday*’ session of tbe grand lodge began thl* morning Several from thl* city are in attendance