Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 63, Decatur, Adams County, 14 March 1913 — Page 1

Volume XI. Number 63.

I STAGE FRIGHT I LOSES GAME — I ... Decatur High School Boys Made Poor Showing Against South Benders. ■■■ ■ IN STATE MEETING Scores of the Morning Contests—Finish Promises to be Interesting. Bloomington, Ind., Mar. 14. E E. Rice, Decatur, Ind.: South Bend, 29; Decatur, 2. Stage fright and big floor hindered. I!oy S feel fine. South Bend fierce. M. F. WORTHMAN. The above message was received at 10 o’clock this morning, and while it caused a drooping of spirits here, it did not cause one of the faithful to lose faith in the team which represented Decatur at the state tournament. Decatur has had a basket ball team but three or four years and this year is the first in which they have made a good showing. Handicapped from the fact that they have practiced on a small floor and have not had the opportunity of playing against the bigger teems, the fact that they held one of the best fives in the state down to a score of twenty-nine and scored acainst them is a good showing l t is tut natural that playing as they did early in the morning and against the team touted to win the championship, without any boosters there to aid them, it was but natural that boys aged seventeen and eighteen should be a little off in their playing. The boys will be cheered home and Decatur :s proud of them notwithstanding this defeat. (United Press Service) Bloomington, Mar. 14—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Fast games featured the first playing of the state high school basket ball championship. The results this morning were as follows: Lebanon, 34: Anderson, 24. Lafayette, 27; Culver 24. South Bend, 29; Decatur, 2. Seymour, 20; Linden, 8. Shelbyville, 19; Salem, 7. Gary 23; Fairmount Academy, 22. Petroleum, 16; Swayzee, 13. Redford, 13; Nappanee, 33. Thorntown, 39; Centerville, 29. (United Press Service) Bloomington, Ind., Mar. 14—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The annual state high school basket ball tournament today with all the thirty-seven teams on edge. The town was practically turned over to the young athletes, extensive preparations having been made by the university community and the citizens for the reception and entertainment of the visitors. The tournament will close tomorrow night and all players were expected to attend the big game between Indiana and Purdue which follows the tourney. Three basket ball floors are to be used in the competition and three games will be in progress at once for most of today and tomorrow. Teams will have to play three times a clay in the elimination of contests. A large shield valued at >IOO will be given to the winning team and fobs bearing miniature basketballs of solid gold will be given to each member of the team. The entries are: Anderson, Bedford, Bloomington, Brazil, Carthage, Centerville, Clinton, Crawfordsville, Culver, Cutler, Decatur, Fairmount Academy, Gary, Lafayette, Lebanon, Manual Training (Indianapolis), Marco, Nappanee, Marlon, Newcastle withdrawn), Oaklandon, Orleans, Petroleum, Rochester, Rovkville, Salem, Shelbyville, Seymour, Thorntown, Vincennes, Whiting and Wingate. Greencastle asked to come in, hut too late. UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. While yure waitin’ in th' restaurant fer 'em t’ ketch the chicken fer yure dinner, Improve yure mind by inventin’ a patent arrangement t' prevent th’ mustache ketchin’ egg. Grace and Harvey Lewis went to • Sheldon to visit with Curtis Wolfe and family. J

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COME TO DECATUR TO LIVE. Geo. W. Anspaugh Will Begin Work With Decatur Interurban Co. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Anspaugh, a newly married couple, have come to Hus city to begin housekeeping and mov ing into the flat above the Side meat market, which is conducted by Mr. Anspaugh’s brothers,' Elmer and Edward Anspaugh. Mrs.' Anspaugh was formerly Miss Dorothy < rowe of Churubusco, the wedding 'aking place last week. Mr. Anspaugh was formerly a conductor on the Fort I Mayne street car line, but has taken a position with the Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway company and will begin work tomorrow. The Anspaugh brothers formerly resided in the south part of the county. SANK INTO SLEEP Last Deep Sleep Came to Mrs. Elizabeth Myers at 8:40 Last Evening, SHE WAS ILL LONG Well Known Adams County Woman Passes to Her 1 Heavenly Reward. ! H 1 After an extended illness, Mrs. Elli- ’ abeth Myers, one of the well known and beloved Decatur ladies, sank into 1 that last long sleep that knows no , awakening, at 8:30 o’clock Thursday evening at her home, corner of MarI shall and Fifth streets. Mrs. Myers had been in poor health for the past two years, suffering from j nephritis and arterio sclerosis, but her illness assumed a more serious phase J only about three weeks ago. Last Friday she sank into unconsciousness from which she never rallied, and dur- ’ ing that time was unable to take nourishment. For several days her death had been momentarily expected, and all her children were with her during this time and when she passed ’ away. Before she became unconscious, she 1 called each of her children to her bed- > side and bade them good-bye, asking : them to meet her in heaven, and it was with a very sweetly reconciled feeling, that she realized that she had but a very short time to live. She passed away without regaining consciousness, death coming very easily and peacefully. During her illness she was cared for tenderly by her daughter, Miss Irene Myers, a nurse from Hope hospital, who was assisted by a dear friend and class mate, Miss Key. ser, who is also a trained nurse. I At death Mrs. Myers was sixty-one ■ years, four months and nine days of : age, and all of her life was spent in 1 this county. She was Miss Elizabeth ■ Baker before her marriage, being a • daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Baker. 1 She was born on a farm in Root townI ship November 4, 1851, and there grew •to young womanhood. October 16, 1870, she was united in marriage to • Henry Myers. They moved to a farm • south of this city, where they spent • their lives logether. Mr. Myers passed 1 away several years ago, and Mrs. My- , ers and family continued to live on I the homestead until two years ago when they came to this city. Mrs. Myers was a noble woman, and an Ideal mother. Os the ten children born to her, eight are living. They are: Charles, Wade and Dorse of Tulsa, Okla.; John T. and Richard, Irene, Vera and Nellie, of this city. A son, Henry, died in Infancy, and a daughter Jennie, wife of Arthur Hall, died a number of years ago. Mrs. Myers was the youngest of a family of nine children. Os this number, but one, a brother, John T. Baker,: who lives near Peterson, survives. Her parents died when she was a young child. | Mrs. Myers was a member of the Methodist church nearly all her life, and was a devout Christian woman, beloved by all who knew her. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon. At 2 o’clock a private funeral I vrill be held at the home. This will be attended by only the immediate family and the nearest relatives. At 2:30 a public service will be held at the Methodist church. The Rev. R. L. J Setnans will officiate. Burial will be made in the Decatur cemetery. I The body will He in state Saturday ( afternoon and evening and Sunday morning and those who wish to see the body may call during that time. |

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FOR HYDROPHOBIA ! The State Fund for Treatment of Poor Who Are Bit by Mad Dogs Gets ! ' ! THE SUM OF $45.24 ! — From Adams County—The ■ County Schools Gets $859.46 from Dog Taxes. Deputy Auditor Paul Baumgartner has made the distribution of the 1859.46 worth of surplus dog taxes, .which will go to help swell the school j funds. This is divided per capita among the townships and school cor--1 porations. The total amount of dog taxes paid into the county treasurey after the damages done by sheep-kill-jlng dogs were taken out, and the sum of SIOO retained by each township, was I $947.50. Os this sum, $42.80 was set aside for unpaid claims in St. Mary’s r township, while five per cent, or $45.24 was deducted for the state hydropho|bia fend, to be used for the treatment , of poor people who are bitten by mad dags. This left $859.46 for distribution among the township schools and school corporations. The first colum of the following shows the amount distributed, and the second column shows the amount paid - into the county treasury: 1 Dlst. Amt. Paid In ( Union $ 39.51 $128.50 , Root 54.01 113.75 Preble 41.38 Kirkland 36.76 33.00 Washington 56.76 42.50 St. Mary’s 45.64 ‘ Blue Creek 46.14 87.50 ' French 45.76 42.25 , Hartford 45.01 128.00 “ Wabash 56.14 168.00 ’ Jefferson 45.76 Decatur 156.04 ’ Geneva 41.64 ' Berne 48.89 1 Jay county’s 5 per cent contribution ’ to the state fund was only $22.72— I half as much as ours. NEAR COMPLETION , New Spoke and Hub Block Factory of Ollie Chronister Will be Running BY APRIL FIRST 'l . j Work on Building Now in Progress in North Part of the City. . ■* ' j The new spoke and hub factory be-■ ing erected by Ollie Chronister is be1 ing rushed to completion, and Mr. 1 Chronister expects to have it in oper- ■ ation by April 1. I Mr. Chronister has leased three 1 ■ acres of land in the north part of the 1 1 city, east of the old motor car works. ■ 1 and on this is erecting his factory 1 building, 40x50 feet. It will be run by ; electric power and equipped with all ' the latest machinery and appliances. 1 The industry will give employment to I twelve or fifteen men. 1 • | Mr. Chronister is thoroughly expert- 1 enced in this work, having been in the timber business eight or ten years. He formerly managed a plant of this 1 kind at Bucyrus, Ohio, and lately, was 1 manager of the Adams plant in this city. A part of the timber for use in the 1 factory is already on the grounds, and I more carloads are expected at any (time, and Mr. Chronister will be in | j the market for first-class second i growth white and burr oak and hick- I ory timber. Mr. Chronister is a pro- < 'gressive business man :*d the citi- I zens will welcome this new industry, i MAKING IMPROVEMENTS. The Girod & Baker restaurant is ad- < ding another improvement to their < ( already up-to-date eating house by putting in a solid partition at the end of I the dining room. The new improve- i ,ment will make the place look much < nicer. The kitchen will be entirely i shut off from the other part of the i I building.

Decatur, Indiana. Friday Evening, March 14, 1913

——l IM I, , ~ „ CORA PECK IS ILL. Suffering from Diphtheria—Mother Will Go to Her Bedside. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Peck received word this morning from Newark, N. Y., that their daughter. Miss Cora Lois Peck, is suffering with diphtheria, It being necessary to use anti-toxin. Mrs. Peck will leave in the morning over the Erie and will stop over night at Union City, Pa., to visit with Mrs. T. W. Riely, formefly Miss Reba Dugan, and will then go on to Newark and be with her daughter, Sunday. As ' soon as the quarantine is lifted Miss Cora will accompany her mother home, as she was planning to be home this week. Miss Cora's friends hope she may have a speedy recovery. She had been spending the winter there, going for her health, as she suffered from catahharal trouble. She also took advantage of the excellent music schools there. COURT HOUSE NEWS -r—r D. E. Smith Appointed Special Judge to Hear Woods Divorce Case on ST. PATRICK’S DAY Petition to Sell Real Estate in Parent Guardianship— Court Notes. Deputy Clerk L. L. Baumgartner was off duty this afternoon assisting in moving. The family is moving from the Vogt residence on Fourth 1 street to the Dan Beery property 01 j Fifth street. The Beerys are moving( to their newiy acquired property, the I C. C. Schafer residence. No marriage licenses have been issued for several days. A prospective groom was in the clerk’s office this morning, however, asking about the j red-tape matters that must be gone through with. He stated he would be |in next Friday for the license and came to ask if it were necessary to I bring any one else along besides the 1 bride. Frank Parent, guardian of Bernard j Parent, and Edward E. Parent, guardian of Omer Parent, filed petition for sale of real estate. Henry Hite and B. W. Sholty were appointed appraisers. Real estate transfers: Jesse Rupp et al. to Christian W. Baumgartner, lot 429, Berne, $650; Christian Springer et al. to May Benz, lot 357, Berne, $875; Edwin Baumgartner et al. to Elias Baumgartner, lot 280, Berne, $2800; Christian Hoffstetter to John J. Hoffstetter, 153*4: acres, Wabash tp., $14,000; Christian W. Baumgartner to Philip Sprunger, lot 429, Berne, $640; |Wm. S. Cross et al. to James Hurst, (lot 837, Decatur, $800; Charles M. Moore et al. to James Hurst et al., lots 397, 908, Decatur, $1,350. A certified copy of the last will and testament of Isaac Tonner, sr., deceased, which was probated here several weeks ago, was filed with the clerk of the Wells circuit court, where the majority of the relatives reside. Judge W. H. Eichhorn today approved the bond of Jacob Tonner, as trustee of the estate, this consent being given by John Tonner, who was also named as a trustee in the will. Jacob H. Miller vs. Wm. T. Miller et al., cross-complaint filed by Eveline Monks. The current report of Joseph 1). Winteregg, guardian of Mary Nussbaum et al., was allowed. ■ • Special Judge William H. Eichhorn assumed jurisdiction of the case of the State ex rel. Henry Krick vs. the county commissioners. The demurrer to the complaint was presented and argued, and taken under advisement. The case of Vernon G. Shifferly vs. John Wolf et al., on note, $l5O, was dismissed by Henry Knapp and the costs paid. Hon. D. E. Smith was appointed special judge to hear the divorce case of Effie Woods vs. James Woods, set for St.' Patrick’s day, March 17. The affidavit for change of venue from judge was filed today.

IS NO FISH STORY I Mr. and Mrs. Chauncy Furman Send Picture of Big 1 Fish He Caught. I ARE NOW IN FLORIDA Fish Measures Three Feet Two Inches in Length— Weighs 22 Pounds. While Decatur people are catching | the spring fever, and that feeling that I makes them "wanter” catch fish,” Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Furman, of Marion, Ohio, are enjoying the real fishing sport at Eau Gallie, Indian river, Florida. They have been there a week, having returned from a visit in Cuba. A picture postcard of Mr. and Mrs. Furman, with rod and reel, and a big fish, half the length of the fishermen, tells a true story of their success. In explanation they write: “This is no fish story. Chauncy caught it himself. Length, 3 feet 2 inchee; weight 2% pounds. Climate Ideal, weather like June; fishing fine.” Mr. and Mrs. Furman, looking brown and hearty in the picture, seem to be much pleased with their success, but it is difficult to say which countenance expresses the most pleasure—Mr. Furman’s over his success as a fisherman, or Mrs. Furman’s, over the success and prowess of her husband. Mrs. Furman was formerly Miss Jennie Studabaker of this city. o , STORK LEAVES BOY. A fine nine-pound by was born to ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Louis Koldeway of Union township Thursday, this being the seclond child in the family. Mrs. Kolde-, I way was Miss Clara Hoffman of Preble before her marriage. ■ — c. PASTRY SALE. The public is cordially invited to at- j Bend the pastry sale Saturday at the 1 gas office, given by the Christian Ladies' Aid society. BUYS PARTNERSHIP Earl Nidlinger Secures Half Interest in Chas. Steele Harness Shop. DEAL CLOSED MONDAY But Possession Was Not Taken Till Today—Well Known in County. Another business deal was closed in the city today when Earl Nidlinger, son of J. D .Nidlinger, living east of the city, purchased a half interest In the Charles F. Steele harness and buggy shop. The deal was closed Monday and Mr. Nidlinger entered into the new duties as partner this morning. The harness shop was formerly owned by Atz & Steele until about a year ago, when Mr. Steele bought out the interest of Mr. Atz. Mr. Steele is one of the best known business men in the city and has a wide-spread patronage among the farmers of Adams county. Mr. Nidlinger is also one of the prominent men of the county, having -been connected with his father in the stock-raising business, and is acquainted with nearly every resident of ( the county. Both members of the new ( firm are wide-awake business men and will endeavor to their utmost'to ‘ give satisfaction in al! of their deal- j Ings and increase the already large [ patronage. The firm will hereafter be ( known as Steele & Nidlinger. ( K. OF C. MEETING. < - Every member is expected to attend ( the meeting of Monday, March 17. . There will be questions discussed of interest to every member. Be there to help take part. G. K. CHRISTIAN CHURCH NOTICE. Attention is again called to the fact that D. S. Robinson, a Christian minister from Bergesville, will preach at the local church next Sunday morning and evening.

FOR SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION. Professor Opliger Hearing Root Township Petition Today. At 2 o'clock this afternoon began the hearing before County School Superintendent L. E. Opliger of the matter of the consolidation of the schools of district number 7 and 8, in Root township. A number of the patrons ask that the two schools be closed and a new joint two-rooin school house be built for both districts, near the Mt. Pleasant church. When the petition was filed a number of patrons who did not want this consolidation, remonstrated. Professor Opliger will hear the evidence in the matter and decide the case thereon. REFUSES CONTENT For Amputation of Daughter’s Limb—Would Rather See Her Die First. HEAVY EARTHQUAKE Lasting One Hour Reported by Universities at Georgetown on Instruments. (United Press Service) Washington, D. C., Mar. 14—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Suspension of 200 increased rates on grain and grain products on practically every railroad I north of the Ohio river and east of the (Mississippi, was announced by the inter-state commerce commission. The .increase was to have gone into effect I March 15, but pending the investigation they were suspended until July S. Omaha, Neb., Mar. 14—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Four persons were killed and eight injured when a Union I Pacific passenger train lunged into | the rear of another train near Cazad early today in one of the worst blizzards of the winter. A special train I carrying doctors and nurses left here this morning and will return with the 'dead and injured tonight. According to 1 meager reports received over badly damaged wires all of the dead and 'worst injured were in the sleeper. Washington, D. C., Mar. 14—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Georgetown university seismographs registered an earthquake today which lasted over lan hour. Newark, N. J., Mar. 14 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —“I would rather my daughter would die than see her go through life with only one leg; I won't let them operate.” With Mrs. Thomas Reily holding back her consent for the amputation of the injured leg of her daughter, Elizabeth, aged, 10, who was run down by a trolley car, the surgeons at the city hospital are in a dilemna. Under the present law they cannot perform the operation without the parents' consent, and under the conditions death can only be averted by the operation. Omaha, Neb., Mar. 14 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Calmly admitting that she killed Rosario Delucia, aged 25, her alleged betrayer, Fordiena Sebastiana, a pretty Italian girl, is today confined in the county jail. Club women promised to aid her. SAW THEM AT HUNTINGTON. Friends of Mrs. D. P. Overhulser Saw Her and McClemens Together. Mrs. Mary Overhulser arrived from Goshen, Va., to make here home with her son, D. P. Overhulser. near Pleasant Mills, and care for his six children. Mr. Overhulser's wife, who mysteriously disappeared a week ago last Wednesday, has not yet returned and no definite word can be gotten from her. It is said that two of her former neighbor women, formerly of Ossian, chanced to meet her in Huntington, a week ago, and saw her on board a train for Chicago. She had gone to Huntington from Decatur. It is said the neighbor man, Harris McClemmens, with whom it was thought she had left home, was with her at that time. Mr. Overhulser's mother will care for his motherless children. It is said Mr. Overhulser declares he will not live with his wife again, should she return, and it is said he contemplates taking some action for divorce soon.

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CLOSING SCHOOLS Only Short Time Remains Until Closng of Schools in Various Townships. THREE EXAMINATIONS - Beginning Tomorrow for the 1 Common School Scolars at Berne and Decatur. I With the warm, sunshiny days of 1 spring the attention of the scholars, trustees, teachers and other persons connected with the education of Adams county children, is turned toward the . busy season of the closing of the various schools throughout the county. In an Interview with County Superintendent Opliger this morning the following information was secured. The schools located in the various townJ ships will close as follows: Union, Kfrkland, Washington, St. Mary's, French, Hartford, Wabash and JefferIson, on AP'ir 11; Monroe township,' March 28; Blue Creek and Preble townships. April 4, and Root township about April 25. The Cftufto tit the variation of the dates of closing ate oh account of the varied number of days’ vacation received by each school. The township high schools of Linn Grove' r I j Monroe, Peterson, wnich have a uni(form term of eight months, will close ) (about May 2. The common school ex1 aminations will be held at follows: March 15, at the high school building in Decatur, also at Berne; April 18, at Geneva; May 16, Decatur. The date and place where the county commence 1 ment exercises will be held has not been decided upon yet, but according ’ to the precedent they will be held in Decatur. The board will meet May 1 ’ to decide this question. 1 THE FLOYDS’ PROGRAM. ) - 1 Magical Entertainers Will be Here Tuesday Evening. 1 3 j The seat sale for the entertainment to be given Tuesday, March 18, at the ’ Bosse opera house by the Floyd com- ' pany of magicians, will begin tomor--1 row at the Holthouse drug store, the | prices being 25, 35 and 50 cents. This Ils given under the auspices of the ' (high school senior class, but is not one ’ (Os the lecture course. The Floyd com--1 j pany is a lyceum company, of twenty years' experience. It includes Profcs(sor Floyd, magician; Mrs. Floyd, telepjathist, and L. E. Allard, musical direc- ’ tor. An evening of melody, mirth and mystification will be in order. There ’ I will be two hours of refined fun, and “ a complete change of costumes and ' settings for each part, the paraphernalia being valued at $2,000. Part I—Overture. An extraordinary ’ display of digital dexterity by Floyd. Marvelous manipulation of cards, ■ coins, rings, handkerchiefs, etc. The j acme of skill, (a) The Enchanted Candles, b) Carnival of the Cards, (c) Mysterious “Panuelos.” (d) Around the Word in Eighty Seconds, (e) The Hindoo Crystal Casket, etc. Part II —Musical selection. An exhibition of mind reading and kindred phenomena, by Mohala. While securely blindfolded upon the stage she reads letters, gives full numbers upon bank notes, and also accurately and rapidly describes all objects to which her attention is called. The only act of this kind ever offered to lyceum audiences. Part lll—Piano Solo. A series of new, original and brilliant magical wonders by Floyd. The whole brought to a startling climax by Floy's latest original Illusion. — -f» ■' - - 8080 CIRCUIT. Sunday services as follows: Bobo, > 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Pleasant . Mills, 10:30 a. m.: Mt. Hope, 7:30 p. r m. Revival meetings in progress at , Bobo and Mt. Hope, with increasing i interest. Rev. T. G. Godwin is con--1 ducting the services at Bobo and the > pastor at Mt. Hope. J. O. HOCHSTEDLER, Pastor. r —o— — 11 LIKES BROWERSVILLE, MINN. s I- John Ward of Rrowersville, Minn , '• is here attending to business matters, 1- and visiting with bls parents, Mr. and s Mrs. J.H. Ward. He moved west from t here about three months ago and is loe cated on a farm near Browersvllle. He likes the place very much.