Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 85, Decatur, Adams County, 9 April 1913 — Page 1

Volume XI. Number 85.

LOVING MEMORY! For Former Student and Teacher, Miss Mary Reynolds, is Shown IN COLLEGE PAPER Copy Receivd by Her Aunt, Mrs. F. V. Mills, of Interest Here. I I Mrs. F. V. Mills has received a copy of “The Breeze,” a school paper pub-1 -lished by the Blair Academy, of 1 Blairstown, N. J., of which her niece, ■the late Miss Mary Eva Reynolds, was I lat one time a student, and later a ■teacher. The February number con■tains a very beautiful “In Memoriam," |by the faculty, for Miss Reynolds ■which will be of interest to the many | here who knew her and her mother, | Who was formerly Miss Hill, daughter 1 ■ -of Mrs. Victoria Hill. The paper says: K “Again the silent messenger has Kttretched forth his hand and touched | one of our number. We mourn the ■joss of Mary but we rejoice tn the memory of her life. I “Miss Reynolds came a student to i'our school in September, 1902. She a very apt pupil. Natural ability supplemented by diligent application fail ed for her first honors at graduation in June 1903. I well remember the beauty and poetry of her simple I graduation essay, “Our Inheritance of the Classics.” It was words in song—a veritable expression of her God-giv-en power in music which even then she had so developed that whenever ' she touched the piano or organ people stopped to listen. “While a gifted pianist her talent found its natural expression through the pipe organ. A child of the Manse, living under the very lintel of the church door, she was found playing the organ even before she had taken a lesson. Under the tutelage of Professor Middleschulte of Chicago, and later of Harrison Wilde, who claimed her as one of his most brilliant pui pi’s, she grew into an accomplished ■ organist with keenest appreciation and comprehension of music. L “From Blair she went to study at | Lake Forest University, where she graduated In June, 1907, taking first bsno's in Latin and prizes in Greek and German. During her college years she gave much time and attention to music. For three years we find her presiding at the organ at chapel exercises. KTThe year after graduation she was . the organist of the Central Presbyterian. the largest church in Joliet, 111. “In September, 1908, she came to teach in our school. I like to recall the pleasure she showed in returning to teach where she had been a student. She loved Blair Hall, she had entered fully into the spirit of its mission. and she was eager to Inspire in Others that which she herself had Been and felt. 1 was glad to have her assistance in my department, for I was sure that her enthusiasm for the tfCSsics would not fail to arouse a like enthusiam in her pupils. She enjoyed her class work, and it was a great disappointment to her when illness forced her in November, 1910, to retire temporarily from her work. After a rest at Asheville with her parents, she her work in September, 191!. lifpctober of the same year she was obliged to give up again, and this time permanently. , Month after month she baffled bravely and cheerfully against the attacks of an invidious disease lOSbi q ground, but never losing courage; forced to think of self, but never los’ng thought for others: keeping hei fafth in man, maintaining her trust In God. “January 24, 1913, at Elizabeth, New Jersey, whither she had gone in July, of 1912, she fell asleep. "In this premature death some read the; word, ‘Defeat;’ but those of us who know, see in gleaming letters, ‘Victory.’ “We live in deeds, not years: in g thoughts, not breaths; In;feelings, not in figures on a bad. We should count time by heart- •*’ throbs. He most lives Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best. Life’s but a means unto an end; that end Beginning, mean, and end to all ‘.ft. things—God.” "A speaker at the memorial service, holding a white rose in his hand, com

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H ared her life in its beauty and sim-1i |pliclty to the delicate, beautiful flow- ] | | er. We feel that he chose his simile i well, she had learned that it was woman’s function to exert an influ- j ience divine for the uplifting of the world. Quietly but powerfully, like the roses along the pathway, she made life sweeter and easier for many. The vase is broken, but the scent of the rose clings round us who i. linger here. UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. “All signs fail in dry wethur” is the only exhuse we kin find fer th’ sevun-Sundays-rain-aftur-Easter whut failed last Sunday In only th’ sekund innin.’ SAFE AT HOME Lewis Fluke, Demented Markle Man, Turns Up at His Home Again. A WEEK’S ABSENCE Was All of the Little Tripl That He Desired—Had Been in Decatur. “Oh, I just wanted to take a little trip,” was the reason given by Lewis Fluke for his continued absence from I the home of C. B. Fluke, a brother, residing at Markle, as he returned home yesterday after being gone about a week. Fluke appeared at Markle yesterday and inquired the W’ay to his home. He seemed to have forgotten the direction and did not recognize his home until it was pointed out to him. He said that he had been in Rochester, riding in a freight car from Huntington to Decatur where he stayed for a short time. Later he left for Rochester. During his prolonged visit, Fluke stated that he had secured employment unloading coal from cars into coal sheds. He rode from Rochester to Bluffton yesterday in an Erie freight car and arriving there alighted from the car and walked the remaining distance to Markle. Fluke is considered demented and displays no concern over the anxiety caused by his escapade. It is said ‘ that his condition is caused by his 1 suffering a sun stroke at the age of ■ twelve years. I Relatives had searched the entire state and were offering a $25 reward | for information leading to his return. —Bluffton News. i His brother, C. H. Fluke, with whom he lives, was in Decatur twice last ; week, seeking him, as he was traced, • east down the Erie, until within a short distance of Magley. The broth-| • er was here on theafternoon after his i disappearance and the demented man, I learning that he was being sought, hid i ’ in the Smith & Company’s restaurant. [ It was not known until the Democrat• ■ came out that evening and contained I ! a description of the man that he was I being sought, else he could easily ■ have been secured at that time. La- • ter he was seen at the heading plant > trying to keep warm around the eni gine. His condition was made worse ' by reading of the floods. O ; HAVE OPENED BAZAAR. » .4 . I M II Baptist Ladies Conducting Miscellat neous Sale. The Baptist ladies today began their r bazaar In the Morrison building south rof the interurban station. The little ’ i bazaar is well stocked with a line of miscellaneous goods. The society enz listed the aid of their friends and , through local dealers, received donations of supplies from the wholesale I houses. Tables and booths are given s over to each fancy display. At one Is Libby, McNeill & Libby’s canned and bottled goods, at another Welch’s t grape juice, at another shoe polishes and liquid veneers, at another the NaI. tional Biscuit company’s goods, shred- ■ ded wheat, biscuits, etc. Then come talcum powders, drug supplies, coffees, milk chocolates, etc., from well known houses, groceries, etc., all new, t fresh, clean goods. Fancy aprons, handkerchiefs, and other goods are II sold as a side issue In the white sale. Come and greet the ladles and give >, them an order. The bazaar will be 1- open the remainder of the week.

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Decatur, Indiana. Wednesday Evening, April 9, 1913.

NEW STOCK FARM At Kinsman, Ohio, Established by J. M. Frisinger —George Tricker IS THE MANAGER And He Has Already Moved to the Farm—Part of the Horses Kept There. J. M. Frisinger of Decatur, Ind., importer and breeder of fancy Belgian and Percheron draft horses, having recently purchased what is commonly called the old Moore farm, consisting of 280 acres, located on Pearl street in Gustavus, one mile north and one mile west of center, will in the near future (after the necessary changes on the farm and stable equipment) send a portion of his importations each year to this farm for sale and breeding purposes. Mr. Frisinger comes to us well recommended, having been engaged in the importing of draft horses almost a lifetime, and it is said that his judgment on the draft horse at all international shows is considered par excellent. George Tricker, who is interested with Mr. Frisinger here, a farmer, breeder and stock raiser, also from Decatur, Ind., has recently mov.ed to the farm with his family and has brought with him a few fine speci--1 mens of high grade Belgian brood mares, with one gull blood, imported Belgian stallion that will be used for work and breeding purposes at the 1 farm. —The Kinsman (O.) Courier. THE SECOND DAY Commissioners Continue Work—Wemhoff Co. to Build Monument. THE BRIDGE AWARDS Six More Roads to be Contracted for at May Session—Liquor Licenses. The contract for building the sol|diers’ monument in this city was awarded last evening to the Wemhoff Monumental Co. of this city on their bid of $6,411, which means that y»e monument will be built out of Blue I Bedford stone, with bronze tablets, and with base and steps as provided lin plans as offered and adopted. Mr. Mulligan was appointed sculptor and superintendent. The applications of C. Rademacher, ‘M. E. Andrews, Benjamin Knapke. j Lafayette Ellis, Murray Hotel Co. and Scott Ellis, for renewal of liquor licenses, were dpeketed and notice of contests of remonstrance filed. The commissioners adjourned to the court room where the matter is being heard. The Ford and Shafer gravel road bonds were ordered dated April 15. The auditor was ordered to advertise for blds on the Albert Reppert road, W. L. Magner or Chestnut street in this city, Jacob Schenbeck, Flavius J. Shepherd, Paul Girod and Peter Rich roads, for Tuesday, May 6. The petition for the John Steigmeyer road 'was held sufficient and Phil Macklin named as engineer and Frank Hisey and Frank Foreman as viewers. The blds of Smith & Mathys on the Spring Hill macadam road and the bld of James Hoagland on the Coppes road, as given in Tuesday’s paper, were withdrawn. The awards on bridges were made as follows: McKnight, to Berne Supply Co.; Mosure, to Herne Supply Co.; Hardison, to Burke Constriction Co.; Ralston and Studler, to Berne Supply Co. —oGrandma Garrison, who has been sick for the past three weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Belle Johnson, on First street, is still in a very critical condition, with but little hope of her recovery.

MOVING FROM PERU. The Paul Tribolets Decided Not to Risk Life in Peru Longer. Mrs. C. M. Andrews has returned J from Hammond, where she visited with her daughter, Mrs. P. W. Payne. Another daughter, Mrs. Paul Tribolet, will soon become a resident of Hammond. The Tribolets, who resided at Peru, and narrowly qscaped death J in the floods by taking refuge in a large school house, have decided not ] to take any more risks in that city, and will move to Hammond Friday. Mr. Tribolet, who served at ticket agent for a traction company at Peru, has a similar position in Hammond. ILLNESS ALARMING Condition of Pope Pius X is But Little Improved— Heart Action Alarming. OLSON IS ACQUITTED Os Murder Charge on Unwritten Law Plea—Home Relations Continued. (United Press Service) Rome, April 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Four thousand Catholic pilgrims from all over the world knelt at St. Peter’s and prayed for the I life of Pope Pius X to be spared this morning. His temperature this morning was normal, but his heart action was weaker today and the physicians admitted that the condition of the pope -was grave, but Dr. Amici stated | that he did not expect the pontiff to die at this time. The kidney affection is causing the pope to suffer greatly with the respiration. He pleads with the physicians to allow his sisters to remain at his bedside, but his request ’ has not been granted. A later report lis to the effect that the pope passed a fairly restful night, two doctors making regular visits to the bedside during the night. Today the fever was gone but the heart action still remained depressed and this is the most alarming phase of the case. It was jlearned from reliable source that the pope is suffering from other causes other than Influenza, and is said to have an affection of the kidneys very similar to Bright’s disease. His relapse has caused much uneasiness in Rome and rumors that he was dying I were frequent, even the most opti- , mlstic, saying that his holiness will never again hold any public conferences. Throughout the morning all 1 , of the cardinals and diplomats in ' Rome were calling at the Vatican and ■ inquiring in regard to his health. Minneapolis, April 9 —(Special to 1 Daily Democrat) —Professor Olsen was declared not guilty on the charge of murder on the unwritten ■ law plea and together with his wife • and daughter are holding a reunion at 1 the home of his aged mother. He and ■ his wife will continue to live together. Professor Olson said: “Mrs. 011 sen and I wish the public understanding will permit us to resume our home life in peace and happiness and so far as we are concerned the case 1 Is closed.” Mrs. Olsen was waiting in the home when Professor Olsen ! rushed up the path last night after • the verdict had been read, and threw 1 his arms around her. Tears ran down ■ his cheeks as he picked up his four--1 year-old daughter. The university re- • fused to accept his resignation and his 1 duties will be resumed as of old. i _ ’ Washington, D. C., April 9—(Special to Daily Democrat)—President Wilson again went to the capitol this > afternoon. He conferred with the > democratic members of the finance 1 committee, discussing the tariff bill. , The president took the initiative. NOT CONSUMPTION. ! A son of John Parr called at this office tnis morning and stated that his father did not have quick consumption ' as stated in an item yesterday. He had been suffering from an abscess of the lung, but Is getting better and it Is i thought will be all right. The item > was published on what was thought to > be information from a reliable source. L . — -O ■ — > Abe Boch was a Fort Wayne business yesterday on business.

HIS LAST SERVICE I As Pastor of the Local M. E. Church Will be Held This Evening. I — BY REV. R. L. SEMANS ; New Pastor Will be Here Sunday —He Former l / Preached in Chicago. Rev. R. L. Semans’ last service as pastor of the local M. E. church, where he served faithfully and well for two years, will be the regular mid-week prayer service this evening. Rev. Semans expects to conduct his first services at the Goshen First M. E. church, to which he has been assigned, next Sunday, and will move his family there later. The new charge will have a membership about equal to the one here, as the city which has twice the population of Decatur, has two Methodist churches. Dr. D. T. Stephenson, who was assigned to the Decatur church, and was the late pastor of the church to which Rev. Semans has been transferred, is a young man of Rev. Semans’ age, and has been in the ministry for about fifteen years. He has been in this conference only two and a half years, having been at Chicago prior to that time. He preached in several of Chicago’s churches, and is a man of excellent ability. He and Dr. Magor, for nine years at Goshen, exchanged pastorates. Dr. Stephenson has a fine family, which includes his wife and five children, and he was much Interested in hearing of the city's good schools. A HAPPY WEDDING —— I I f United Lives of Mr. Lewis Rumschlag and Miss Clara Heimann AT 8:30 THIS MORNING The Ceremony Taking Place at the St. Mary’s Church —Prominent People. The wedding bells rang this morning from the tower of the St. Mary’s church, announcing to the people the happing wedding of two of Adams ! county’s most prominent people. This wedding united the lives of Mr. Louis Rumschlag, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rumschlag, prominent farmers, living in Washington township, and Miss Clara Heimann,, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heimann, also very prominent people of Washington township. The wedding was solemnized at the St. Mary’s church at 8:30 o’clock this morning, the Rev. Theo. Wilken officiating. It was a very beautiful affair, and owing to the popularity of the young couple, many friends and relatives came to witness the ceremony. The bride was gowned in a beautiful white embroidered voile dress over silk, and wore white slippers, and carried a large bouquet of- carnations. The groom was handsomely clothed in a black broadcloth suit and wearing a white carnation in the lapel of his coat. The bride was attended by two lovely bridesmaids, they being Miss Rose Heimann, sister of the bride, and Miss Agnes Rumschlag, sister of the groom. Both were neatly clad in pink messaline gowns and wore white slippers. After the wedding the newly married couple, together with their at tendants, were taken to the Moser studio in cabs where they had photographs taken, and from there they were driven to the home of the bride’s parents, where a bountiful wedding dinner was served at noon to about fifty relatives, both of the groom and bride. Mr. and Mrs. Rumschlag will mako their new home on the Mike Miller farm near Monroe, which place Mr. Rumschlag has already furnished in a very neat and up-to-date manner. The best wishes are extended to this happy couple from all their friends.

OPERATION THURSDAY. Frank Schultz Will Enter St. Joseph Hospital Tonight. Frank Schultz of the Democrat’s job department force, has gone to Fort Wayne, where this evening he will en ter the St. Joseph hospital. This is done in preparation for an operation for double hernia, which will be performed tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock by Dr. McOscar. He expects to be a patient at the hospital for about two weeks, but it will probably be a month before he will be able to return to his work. He has been a sufferer from hernia for some time. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schultz. WAS NEARDEATH Asa McMillen Picked Up for Dead After Being Kicked in Face by A FROLICSOME COLT Is Better This Morning— Became Rational Today —No Bones Broken. _____ i . Asa McMillen, residing on the Custer farm two miles souih of Pleasant Mills, had a narrow escape from death Tuesday morning at 7 o’clock, when he was kicked at the right side of the face and neck by a frolicsome colt which he was leading in the barnyard to pasture. He was picked up for dead and remained irrational all day and night. This morning he became rational and it is thought will get along all right. Mr. McMillen was holding to a rope at the side of the colt, when the animal suddenly lunged, kicking out its foot sideways, striking Mr. McMillen squarely in the neck and face. A three inch gash under the chin was cut, and the face bruised with the imprint of the hoof. The left side of the cheek was also badly bruised, from the shock caused by the forcing or twisting upwards of the jaw from the other side, when it was struck. A son, Glen, was walking behind the colt and saw the accident, as did Mrs. McMillen who was feeding the chickens near by. They hastily called a neighbor, David Archer and son, from across the road, and when Mr. McMillen was picked up unconscious, it was thought he was dead. Dr. Vizzard was hastily called to attend the injured man. The wound bled profusely, the , bleeding also occurring, it is said from the ear. It was feared that there might be a concussion of the brain, but it is now thought that such is not the case, and that the brain suffered only from the shock of the blow. He remained unconscious an hour and a half after the injury, and thereafter until this morning, was irrational. A sod* Brice, clerk at the Niblick store, was at his father’s bedside last night. Mrs. D. B. Erwin is a sister. Brice McMillen received word at noon today that the physician who called again this morning found Mr. McMillen’s condition very favorable to a complete recovery. - - —-——o-~—-CONTRACTS WERE AWARDED. The bids which were presented and opened yesterday at the office of Architect Hoffman for the Bobo school house were followed by the contract being awarded to William Christen, whose bid was $12,975. Other bids which were opened and contracts awarded wereas follows: For furnace blast heating, Thomas Leonard, $1,225; Hoosier Warming and Ventilating Co., $1,491; Llge Warming & Ventilating Co. (for plumbing and heating), $2,180. No contract awarded. For direct-indirect low pressure steam heating, P. J. Hyland, $1,649: A. J. Mosure Co., $1,250; Christen & Smith, $1,825. Contract awarded to A. J. Mosure Co. For plumbing: Hoosier Ventilating Co., $1,050; P. J. Hyland, $787; A. J. Mosure Co., $658; Christen & Smith, $950. Contract awarded to A. J. Mosure Co. George Mumma secured the contract for building a four-inch well at $1 per foot, while Daily secured the contract for placing the drain at SBS. o Miss Ruth Koenig, who has been visiting at Schumm, Ohio, changed cars here this morning enroute to Fort Wayne.

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BIG BATTLE BEGAN TODAY Saloons and Anti Forces Clash Before Board of Commissioners. REMONSTRANCE CASE Board Overrules Motion to Strike Out—Twenty-one Names Contested. The fight between the anti-saloon forces and the applicants for liquor licenses in the second ward of the city of Decatur, was taken up in earnest before the board of commissioners at 9:30 o’clock this morning, the session being held in the court room to accomodate the several hundred who wished to hear the proceedings. The, remonstrance was filed last Friday and contained 183 names. The number necessary is 169, but the saloon men claim that a sufficient number of the signers were not legal voters to make that number, and were represented in court by their attorneys. The commissioners formed themselves into a court and announced they were ready to hear the cause. About the attorneys tables were seated 'R. C. Minton, State attorney for the anti-saloon league of Indiana, L. (’. Walters and Milton Miller for the ‘dry’ forces and A. P. Beatty and Schafer Peterson representing tbe applicants. County attorney C. J. Lutz was also present to advise with the board. The crowd was composed of perhaps three hundred people, men and women each side being fairly well represented, though the “drys” seemed to have the larger attendance. In the crowd were fifty or more women. Attorneys for the applicants started the proceedings by a motion to strike out the remonstrance, on the grounds that it was filed only three days befoor the commissioners session opened Instead of five as provided. The conflict came over a section of the acts of 1911 which provides that in eases where remonstrances are filed against renewals that they must be filed five days. Speeches were made by Mr. Beatty and Mr. Peterson for the applicants while Mr. Minton was heard twice for the antis. The arguments were concluded at 10:35 and after a conference of the board and county attorney which continued about five minutes they promptly announced that the motion was overruled, thus giving the “drys” the first victory in the cause. Attorneys for the saloon men then presented a verified objection to twenty-one of the signers to the remonstrance, the answer being a five page document filed in the name of C. Rademacker, whose application is the first of the six on the record. After the usual preliminary statements the answer or objection to the remonstrance of John D. Andrews et al as the cause appears, states that the following signed the remonstrance without having the legal right to do so and for the causes given: Frank Johfis .alleged did not live in ward thirty days. Russell Haruff, alleged to be resident in Allen county. Charles Hill, alleged did not live in ward thirty days. Mike Heinica, alleged to live in third ward. Lester Baughman, alleged to live in Third ward. Merl Laisure, alleged to reside in Chicago. G. H. Myers, alleged to be resident of Illinois. E. B. Kern, alleged not a legal voter ■ of ward. > Jake Grim, alleged did not live in ward thirty days. Clinton Grim, alleged did not live In > ward thirty days. D. A. Baumgartner, alleged to be vo- • ter of Hartford township. : G. O. or George Sheler, alleged to be t resident of Michigan. * Will A. Rundell, alleged not reslr dent of this county. r John Kratner, alleged did not live in t ward thirty days. L. W. Love, alleged to be resident of Third ward. i Elijah Waiters, alleged to be rest--1 dent of First ward. t Jonathan Sovine, alleged to be resi(Continnea o» sage 2)