Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 51, Decatur, Adams County, 28 February 1913 — Page 1

Volume XI. Number 51.

WIGGAM COMING Noted Lecturer to be Here Monday Fill Engagement in Lecture Course OF HIGH SCHOOL ■■■ — Man Who Knows Much About Life Will Tell It To Us Interestingly The fourth number o f the high

school lecture course will be given next Monday evening, March 3, at the Bosse opera house by Albert Edward Wiggam,. "The Apostle of Efficiency ’ A bright snappy account of him is given in the following “brass tacks and facts about Wiggam:'’ Mr. W Iggam was raised on science and imbibed Its fierce love for truth. He has long specialized upon Medical Sociology and Biology. He is a graduate of all the best colleges—the farm, the miner's pick and shovel, the assayist’s affice. the chemical control of a sugar factory, campaigner when a boy for the National Committees, road salesman, mine superintendent, newspaper reporter, and editorialist for a great daily. He holds also some cul-ture-college degrees but don’t count them. He has faced failure, and fought tuberculosis to a standstill. He is in the .prime of life, he 'I: and vigor. He has a happy home in this ■world and a few savings in the bank. He believes he will have a happier home in the next world and is trying to insure a bigger bank account there. He lectures to add to both accounts. He is six feet tall, about as fat as a rail, and as homely as “they make ’em." That’s about all except a big, Tice voice, a bunch of disjointed gestures and the capacity to see from the other fellow’s standpoint. His life ambition Is to deliver One Good Lecture. There fore.-the one he delivers for you will be the best up to that day. The next day will be better He has three other lectures of demonstrated success, not listed here. He lectures one hour and twenty minutes two hundred times a year. John Temple Graves and Leland T. Powers placed Mr. Wiggam on the lecture platform. Mr. Wiggam’s subject for his lecture here is "Forty Times a Fool."

IN TOILS OF LAW Glenn Ramsey, Known Here as “Ted,” Arrested in Ft. Wayne on GRAND JURY CHARGE Os Embezzling $1,050 from the Wells Fargo Express Company. Glen Ramsey, a former Decatur young man, better known locally as “Ted," was arrested Thursday evening in Fort Wayne on the charge of embezzling $1,050 from the WellsFargo Express company. He served as driver for the Decatur Wells-Fargo Express company two years ago. He gave good satisfaction hero and was then promoted to the position of cashier for the office in Fort Wayne, where the shortage is said to have occurred. The Fort Wayne JournalGazette says: "On a grand Jury warrant, charging embezzlement, Glen Ramsey, a brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad, was arrested by Sheriff Gladieux and Deputy Parnin at 4 o’clock Wediu sday morning when he alighted from a G. R. & J. /rain upon his return from a visit with his wife's parents at Decatur. Ramsey is said to have embezzled $1,050 from the Wells Fargo Express company, for which he served as cashier in this city. The company which bonded him settled with the express company and then turned over its evidence to the grand Jun’. His bond was fixed at SI,OOO which ho has been unable to furnish."

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j WILL ATTEND CONVENTION. | Albert Acker, the insurance man, "ill leave tonight for Indianapolis, ! «uere he will attend a convention of the Metropolitan Life Insurance com--1 "Meh will be held there Saturllav at the Metropolitan building. A 1 thering of nearly all the agents of th,s company win be there and busi- ■ discussed with them. Albert ' " C is head of all agents in Fort Wayne and It will be his duty to read the reports of the business dope by I the other.agents in this district. These conventions are held every three .'cars and are known as the Tri-Angle conventions. A banquet will be given ’he company to its agents Saturevening a t the Claypool hotel, Indianapolis. ’ 1 , -■

COURT HOUSE NEWS — Ford Released from Jail— Suffers from Disease Which is Liable to INFECT THE OTHERS Claus-Ehrsam Case Venued to Wells Circuit Court— Other Notes. O. B. Ford of Geneva, who ten days ago was found guilty of selling liquor without license, was ordered --released from jail this morning until further order of the court. Ford is suffering from a terrible disease, which affects the bones of the upper jaw and it was considered unsafe to the other inmates of the jail to have him confined there, as they are liable to become infected. The petition for his release was made by Sheriff Durkin, upon recommendation of Dr. J. M. Miller, secretary of the county board of health, who conducted the examination. Ford's sentence was a fifty-dollar fine and costs, which he was serving out in jail, being unable to pay, and which would make about a ninety days' term. Louisa Meyers et al. vs. Mary Louisa Miller et al., partition. Additional

answer to joint cross-complaint filed I by all defendants. Rule against plaintiff to reply to additional answer; rule against plaintiff to answer cross-com-plaint. k 111. Anna Claus vs. Morris Ehrsam, for possession of real estate. Application for change of venue from the county was sustained, the case being sent to the Wells circuit court. Ten days’ time is given to perfect the < change. Jacob Keiper vs. Eli W. Steele, SB,1 000 damages. Demurrer to complaint filed by defendant. Isaac Wible of Geneva, recently, convicted for visiting a gaming house, has filed a motion for a new trial. Edward E. Parent qualified as guard- ? ian of Omer Parent. , Attorney D. R. Erwin filed a 'new suit on note, demand SBO, entitled Jacob Atz, Charles Steele vs. Newton 1 and Lawson C. Lenhart. > , Real estate transfers: Silas Sprunger to The Straus Bros. Co., 80 ! . >os, Monroe tp., $10,000; Marion E. r Johnson to Wm. Michaels, 70 acres, . Monroe tp., $12,250; Ferdnand J. • Take to Jacob Barger, 90 acres, French tp., $100; Philip Wendel et al. to Wm. M. Kerr, 4 acres, Jefferson tp., $4650; Charles E. Sullivan to ' Philip Sander, lot 128» Berne, $275, • 1 ‘ REDUCE cost of living. The high cost of living has appealed so strongly to the pastors of St. 1 Xavier’s parish at Cincinnati that a > special order was issued from the - pulpit that in the future no flowers . would be permitted in the church at , funerals, it was pointed out by the - Rev. Father Finn that not only the ■ members of bereaved families, but 1 also their friends, frequently in 1 straightened circumstances, „ spent unusual amounts of money for flowers i resulting in an accumulation of debts J difficult to overcome.

“DECATUR CAN AMD WILL”

Decatur, Indiana. Friday Evening, February 28, 1913.

A BRANCH OFFICE Will be Opened April First in Fort Wayne by Erwin Realty Company IN SHOAF BUILDING Erwin and Michaud Enlarge Business—An Enterprising Firm. The Erwin Realty Company, of this city, managed by Dan Erwin and H.

S. Michaud, an enterprising firm, expects to open a branch office in Fort Wayne by April first. This will be located in rooms 821-825 in the Shoaf building, corner of Calhoun and Berry street. Mr. Erwin expects to be in charge of the Fort Wayne office, and may decide to move his family there. Besides carrying on a general real estate business, they expect to loan money on farm and city property, and carry the agency for farm and city fire insurance. With then) in the office rooms, in Fort Wayne, will be associated William Hart, of Huntington, former grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, well known here, who will carry on his work as representative of the life insurance department of the Union Central. Mr. Hart has had an office in Fort Wayne for some time but still retains his residence in Huntington. Mr. Erwin expects to be with Mr. Michaud a part of the time at the Decatur office, and both will be managed under their joint supervision. They are an enterprising firm and the enlargement of their business offers much greater possibility. Mr. Erwin was former I sheriff of Adams county and Mr. Michi aud served as county auditor, his term expiring last January first, when he entered Mr. Erwin’s real estate agency. —o—— K. OF C. MEETING. ’ • At the meeting Monday, March 3, several questions of interest will come up for discussion. A good attendance is therefore desired. The lecturer has also prepared a good program for your entertainment. A good time is assured. g. K. NOT NECESSARY For Voters to Register at Special Elections Says Attorney-General. REPLYING TO QUERY Ruling on Law Referring to Option Vote—Of Interest in Decatur. Attorney General Thomas M. Honan, in reply to a query concerning whether the registration law will apply to the several local option elections soon to be held in the state, made answer that there could hardly be doubt in this matter. He reiterated his former statements in this regard. The registration law, he says, does not apply to a gravel road election to determine whether a subsidy should be voted to a projected railroad or an Interurban line. It is taken that he holds that any legal voter, whether ho has ever registered or not, cannot be barred from voting in these special elections and that those who are lawfully eligible to vote otherwise will have franchise just the same as if the registration law had never been enacted. The decision will be of local interest because of the special local option elections to be held in Decatur and Washington townships next Wednesday. o——— DECATUR CIRCUIT. Preaching services at Beulah Sunday morning. Pleasant Valley Sunday evening. District conference at Fort Wayne Monday evening to Wednesday evening. KARL THOMPSON, Pastor.

; WILL GO ON FARM. Fred Schurger Resigns From Duties At Menlgs Billiard Parlor. i After serving in the capacity of clerk at the Menig billiard parlor for two years, Fred Schurger lias handed in his resignation to take effect this week and will go "back to nature” on the old homestead west of the city. Fred is one of the best known and f best liked men of the city, his good nature and ever ready greeting making friends with every one he meets . and it is with the greatest, of regret that Mr. Anker, manager of the house, accepts his resignation. However, Fred feels the need of the open air and will divide his attention between the farm and his dancing school, in which he has a large class. He will 1 be succeeded by Roma Parent. ——_ _ _

BEAUTIFUL HOME r ’ ’ ' Os C. C. Schafer Purchased I i by D. W. Beery from [ Late Owner, G. Boyd. I 1 DEAL CLOSED TODAY k b ' Consideration $6,000 — Mr. Beery Has Not Decided When He Will Move. t _ An important real estate deal was • closed this morning between Dan W. [ Beery of this city and G. Boyd of Con- . verse, Ind., when the former came . into possession of the beautiful residence of C. C. Schafer on Monroe street, whicn was lately purchased by Mr. Boyd. The consideration was $6,- ' 000. This is one of the most modern and up-to-date residences in the city, and ‘ the owner can well feel proud of it. It was sold only a short time ago to Mr. Boyd, but as he does not live here he thought it would be best to sell. Mrr. Beery has not yet decided when:' ’ he will move into his new home. C. C. Sehafer, who still resides in ■ the house, will hold a public sale ! there tomorrow of all of his household 1 furnishings, preparatory to moving ’ into the large and beautiful Emma Daniels home, formerly the Niblick homestead, which has been extensive- ' ly remodeled. They are moving some of their furnishings there today and ’ expect to be through by the first of ' the week. — -o———_ SPECIAL MUSIC For Revival Service at M. E. Church Tonight. •* The revival meeting at the Methodist church is still in progress. The music tonight will be led by the girls’ chorus choir of the Junior League. They will sing some special songs, i The revival is in its second week and will continue indefinitely. ON the lungs Instructive Address Given by Dr. W. E. Smith Before High School. HYGIENE COURSE I Is Proving Very Popular— Told of Disease and Prevention and Cure. * 1 Another one of the popular Friday morning hygiene lectures given by the local physicians before the high • school students, was given this morning when Dr. W. E. Smith spoke at length, his subject being “The Lungs.” Dr. Smith, in a very comprehensive and clear talk told of the structure of these very important organs, their ( relation to the life; the carelessness i and indifference with which they are i treated, and the diseases likely to result. He then told them how to care for the lungs to prevent the contract- i ing of the diseases to which they are liable, and then how to cure. His i talk was a very excellent one.

ELECTION BALLOTS ——* ■— ■ ■■ For Two Local Option Elections Being Printed in This Office Today. VOTE ON WEDNESDAY In Washington Township and City of Decatur— Number of Ballots. The tickets for the two local option elections to be held next Wednesday,

to determine whether intoxicating liquors shall be sold in Washington township and the city of Decatur were printed in this office today. These will be in charge of auditor Baltzell and will be taken out by the inspectqrs of the various precincts Saturday, to be ready for use at the elections Wednesday. T. H. Baltzell, county auditor, served as ex-officio member of both boards of election commissioners in charge of printing. The Decatur commissioners included also, Michael Miller and Henry Krick. The total number of ballots printed for Decatur was 3,000, being twice the number of votes cast at the last election for mayor of the city, with a reserve of 500. Five hundred samples were also printed. The number of tickets by precincts for the city is as follows: First Ward A 500 First Ward B 225 Second Ward A 500 i Second Ward B 300 Third Ward A 450 Second Ward B 450 .... 2425 Reserve 575 3000 The election commissioners for Washington township included Homer Faust and James H. Andrews. For I Washington township, 1,000 tickets,' with two hundred samples, were printed. The ballots for precincts are as follows: North Washington 290 South Washington 352, < 642 Reserve « 358 Total 1000 FINE PRODUCTION Os “Freckles” Given at the Bosse Opera House Last Evening by A STRONG COMPANY Dramatization of Geneva Authoress’ Book Given Here for First Time. A fair sized audience greeted the play, ’’Freckles” from the book of Mrs. Gene Stratton Porter, the Geneva authoress, which was given by' a strong company Thursday evening at the Bosse opera house. On account of the bad weather and the fact that there were several counter attractions the audience was not si large as ft would otherwise have been. The play was a very fine one and all who have read this charming book written by Mrs. Porter, were pleased with the dramatization as given Thursday evening. This was the first presentation in this city. The show was played Wednesday evening in Portland, with a very large audience, a special train taking many there from Pennville and surrounding towns. Many Jrom this city saw the play in Fort Wayne, also, last October. A TIMELY SERVICE. A special service will be held Sunday evening at 7:00 at the Evangelical church In the interest of the temperance cause in our city. Rev. J. H. Rilling will speak on the subject: "On Which Side are You?" There will be songs rendered by a choir in keeping with the campaign. A welcome for all, but a hearty Invitation to the voters of Decatur.

OSSIAN TO HAVE GYMNASIUM. A.'S. Elzey may possibly build a large store room on the vacant space remaining In the old Getty block this spring. A report to the effect that thirty young men would back Mr. Elzej il a large town hall and gymnasium could be built on the second floor has been current in the streets this week. Mr. Elzey has made a definate statement, it is said, to give the athletes of Ute town a practical gym it they will come forward with sufficient interest to protect him.—Ossian News. UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. Th’ Amerikun voice hez t’ take un a lot of burrs frurn th’ machinery whose noise it hez t’ drown. ABOUT THE SICK Mumps Epidemic Abating —School Children Returning to Places. IN THE SCHOOLS Spitler Child _Taken to Fort Wayne—-Mrs. Railing Better. C. J. Weaver was able to be out a little today for the first time in two weeks, being ableto go to the home of ! his daughter, Mrs. G. C. Steele, for . dinner. He has not been able to be at the store for two weeks. He is suffering from a form of pleurisy. George Weber made a trip to Fort Wayne this morning to take treatment from a specialist for ear trouble. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Spitler and son, Guy, of Willshire, Ohio, changed cars here this morning enroute to Fort ; Wayne, where the son will be given treatment for spinal trouble. Mrs. Mary Elzey is numbered among the grip sufferers. County Truant Officer C. B. Andrews states that the epidemic of

I mumps, scarlet fever, etc., is abating and the pupils are again returning to their school duties. About 103 pupils are now absent on account of sickness, over the 175 of last week. Mrs. J. M. Breiner left today noon for Payne, Ohio, where she was called by the illness of her sister, Mrs. Smalley. Mrs. Daniel Railing, who has been stricken with paralysis for a week or more, is reported as being somewhat better today. ALLEGED FIREBUGS TRICKED. Distograph Used In Cell of Franklin and the Rosenbergs. That Abraham Franklin and Benjamin and David Rosenberg, suspected members of the "arson trust" in northern Indiana, hopelessly involved I themselves in the working of the combine when they discussed their methods of defense in front of a secreted ( distograph in the jail at South Bend I is the report from that city. The au-1 thorities of both St. Joseph and Allen counties now have in their hands copies of the conversation between the accused men, which took place when they were put In one cell in the St. Joseph county jail. Because the statements of the men to each other did not deal to any great extent with fires In South Bend it was decided not to place them on the stand in the circuit court there "to testify in he arson case agains Benjamin Kahn. The three men are now at Ft. Wayne, wheerthey were informed of the trek played on them. Details of their conversation taken by the distograph are not known because the authorities are guarding the details carefully and expect to prosecute the prisoners at Fort Wayne. The men are charged with burning a clothing store in Fort Wayne last April to get the Insurance. —— o — Miss Eula McKinney returned to her work at the Steele & Weaver store today after a halfday’s absence on account of Illness.

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KILLED BY ENGINE w I Was Conductor M. B. Dean on G. R. & I, When a j Pennsy Train Hit Him. -I , DEATH WAS INSTANT I Son of Thomas Dean of Monroe—Entered Service i Six Years Ago. Fort Wayne, Ind., Feb. 28—M. B. 'Dean, of 1934 South Calhoun street, 32 years of age, a conductor in the I employ of the G. R. & I. railroad, was I run down and instantly killed by a I Pennsylvania locomotive just east of •|the Walton avenue railroad crossing shortly before 6 o’clock yesterday evening. Mr, Dean was getting ready to go out on his regular run, and as he was leaving his caboose to throw a switch, he stepped directly in front of Pennsylvania engine 7532. He was i knocked down and thrown under the wheels, and his body was almost cut in two. His head was crushed in a , most horrible manner, and nearly ev--1 ,ery bone in his body as broken. Death was instantaneous. Coroner Edward Kruse, who was notified immediately conducted an investigation and ordered the body removed to the Getz & Cahill undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial. Members of , the B. R. of T. No. 136 and the Order , of Railway Conductors, of which organizations he was a member, have taken charge of the remains pending ! the arrival of the wife of the deceased , from Portland, Ind. | Coiductor Dean entered the service :of the G. R. & I. railroad six years ago and was always considered a . competent and careful employee. Three years ago he was promoted to iconductor, with headquarters in Fort | Wayne. Three weeks ago today he was married to Miss Pearl Cook of Portland, Ind., and the couple intend- ’ ed to take up their residence in this ■ city next spring. The deceased was 1 a son of Thomas Dean of near MonToe, Ind., who survives him besides | the wife and one half-brother, Charles ; Merryman, of Monroe. The bride of ;the unfortunate trainman will arrive in this city today to take charge of . the remains. The funeral will prob(Gonttnaev on Pwge 2)

PUT INTO EFFECT Are the New Postal Orders —Mail Boxes Must be Convenient. ■ NO MORE DELIVERIES Will be Made to Side or Rear Door Boxes, Account 8 Hour Law. Indiana postmasters are in receipt of a communication from the department at Washington in which the postmasters are requested to advise [all patrons to place their mail boxes ■at the front entrance to their houses, as in the future no deliveries will be made to the side or rear doors. The constant increase in the amount of mail matter for delivery, together J with the Inauguration of the parcel post feature, is encroaching upon the . carrier’s time, which is limited to i J eight hours a day, to such an extent I i that the department, is insisting that i every possible plan to save time be i put in practice. II Extension of the special delivery -.system to apply to all parcel post -jmail was ordered also Wednesday by •’ | Postmaster General Hitchcock, ef--Jfective March 1. The regular fee of s 10 cents in special delivery or regular r postage stamps will be charged. o- ■ S Mrs. Mertie Dunbar, who was opert ated upon Thursday for appendicitis | and peritonitis, which caused adhesions to the bowels, is resting very o, well today, and the physicians have r the best df hopes for rapid recov--3 ery. She is at the home of Dr. D. D. J Clark.