Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 33, Decatur, Adams County, 7 February 1914 — Page 1

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Volume XII. Number 33.

FIRE DESTROYED HAUGH BLOCK Three Buildings on Madison Street Were Swept by ■ Fire Early Today. WERE NOT INSURED M. Burdg and Curt Johnson Occupied Two of Them— Will be Taken Down. The three wooden building on Madiron street north ot the courthouse all owned by Julius Haugh w--re total 1> destroyed by fire between 12:30 and 2:00 o'clock this morning. Tite I alarm was sent in by Sam Franks the night watchman. The origin of the fire is unknown but it is thought that it first started in the middle building occupied by Curt Johnson as a soup house and lunch room. This building was damaged more than the other two. The corner building or the one next to the alley leading back of the business houses had the upper story burned off. The first floor of the building was not damaged much. The side walls and part of the back end were also burned, making the structure not a fit place for anyone to occupy. This building was former ly occupied by Earl Sowards' Hupmobile garage but about a month ago he vacated it. At the time ot the fire it was not rented to anyone, the only 'thing within its walls being Mr. Haugh’s Decatur machine. This was Mdamaged a little by the falling timbers. When the roof fell in ti e cushion seats were all that burned on the car. Curt Johnson suffered somewhat heavier from the fire as he had a fairly good supply of stock in the building in which he ran his soup house. Not much of the goods were -aved as the fire had gained too great a headway by the time any ot the people were en the acene to offer their assistance. This building was swept clean through by the blase and in all probability It was the first one to catch fire. The front wall and part of the sides are still standing. The roof and back ends were entirely burned down. The third building to be destroyed was th® one occupied by Marsh Burdg's barber shop. It suffered like the one next to it. Most of the furniture of Mt. Burdg's was gotten out by men around the place. Two of the large ehairs were saved while one of them burned. The barber tools eon- ■ itttlng of taxors, scissors and the like were destroyed. Mr. Burdg carried |tst) insurance on his stock so he Wil' not bo such a heavy loser. He will open another shop in the near furture. Mr. Haugh s loss is estimated at between four and five hundred dol tars, the buildings were not of much account ami It is s»l<l that they would have been condemed with In the near future by the Fire Maranal as being fire traps. What remains of til estrrn tures will be taken down and the lot cleared off. No insurance was carried on the build Ings. Much credit is due the tiremen for their brave work of last night. The wind which was raging during the early part of the morning, was one of the most severe we have had this winter and it kept the sparks and burning timbers flying in all direction*. The men did their best in keeping other buildings from catching fire and to save as much of the ones that were on fire as they possibly could. The results show that their work was worth commending. They put out the fire in quick time and saved others from being set on fire. TAKES CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. B. A. Fledderjohann. of New Bremen. Ohio, who has Iteen employed at the car barns of the Fort Wayne a! Springfield Railway company In thia city for some time, tendered his res ignatlon last evening to accept a civil service pusltlon In Auglaize. Ohio. The new position Is one that Is created under the new ta« law of Ohio, feinting to the appraising of real estate. o— — PAID FINE AND COSTS Samuel Tague paid the fine of 11 and costs given him In the court of 0. F Kinta for provoke. The charge wu filled by Charles Mumuia.

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ENTERTAINMENT WAS FINE. ■ The entertainment given by the Ithaca onservatory of Music company, i at the Methodist church under the auspices ot the Epworth League last evening was fine and well attended, j considering the inclemency of the weather. Ralph Spaulding, violinist; Frank Reilly, pianist; Miss Olive Moran, reader, and Miss Cecil King, soprano, gave a varied program that pleased every one of the audience. They showed rare talent and incom- ) parable training. o PYTHIAN SISTERS’ NOTICE. 1 The Pythian Sisters are urged to attend the meeting Monday evening at the K. of P. Home when matters of importance will be considered. MRS. ELIZA HOUSER. Most Excellent Chief. o VALUE OF HEALTH To a Business Man-Subject Thoroughly - Discussed by Irvin Brandyberry. IN HEALTH TALK To High School—Brings Out Many Good Points Relative to Health. One .of the most helpful of the series of health talks which are given by capable men of this city before the high school at the Friday chapel exercises, was that of Irvin Brandyberry, the well known business man, and president of the Decatur school board. Mr. Brandy berry told in an instructive way of "The Value of Health to a Business Man.” He told of the age of progress in which we are living, of the keen strife for competition and of the necessity for good health in the fight. He gave as an example the life of two boys—ono who started tn business with a capital of good health, which he fostered with care, and came out most successfully in his career. With him he contrasted the friend, 'who chose a professional life, concentrating all his energies on his work to the exclusion of care for his health, and made a failure of his life, when his health gave wqy. “Neither education nor wealth can bring happiness if the physical being is weak, while good health affords a means to education and at least a moderate Income." Health is recognized as the chief asset of the individual. The strongest have always led. The struggle for wealth, that has increased with the changing of conditions, endangers both the health of the employer and the employee, and brings in Its train, a series of new diseases, that under mine the health and strength of the populace. The success of a life today, in the keen competition and new conditions in the economic changes of the world and business life depend more largely upon the efficiency of the person. Efficiency, which requires absolute concentration in t he work, can only be secured and maintained at a high point through the proper health conditions. Competition gives rise to industry but the man who has not the mental and physlcial stamina to meet the attacks of his competitors Is very soon crowded out. The value ot health to the business man cannot be reckoned In dollars and cents, but the possession of It paves the way to success, while its lack can only mean ultimate failure. Mr. Brandyberry spoke at length on Ills subject a|d brought out many more excellent points than there Is space to give here. ANNIVERSARY DAY. Boy Scouta of America to Celebrata on Sunday. The anniversary day of the Boy Scouta of America comes this year on Sunday. Fexruary 8. This Is a redletter day of the Boy Scouts' celander. It is « commemoration of the cause® and principles which have made the S< out movement possible. In order td make this a red letter day Scoutmaa ter Sphar has arranged for a sermon Sunday evening. February 8. to the Boy Scouts of Decatur, by Rev. Stephenson at the Methodist church at -7 o'clock. The public is Invited, es pc daily the Scouts' parents.

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.HURT TROUBLE t Causes Death of Davis D. p Kern at 9 O’clock Today —Son of h o 1 s 1- ' 1 WASHINGTON KERN Leaves a Wife of Six Weeks —Was in United States Army. t Davis D. Kern, aged forty-two, son of Mr. and Mrs. Washington Kern, of St. Mary's township, died-this morning at 9 o’clock at the parental home, I three miles from this city, of heart | trouble, of a week’s duration. Mr. Kern was preparing to move last Monday to his farm three miles west . of Fort Wayne, but became ill last Sunday of heart trouble, He gradually grew worse until death came this morning. Mr. Kern was born and reared in St. Mary’s township. He was twice a member of the United States army, o fwhich career an account is given later in this record. A year ago he finished his last term of enlistment and returned home. ' He was first married to Miss Ida Longenberger, who died about four years ago. No children were bom to them. Only last Christmas he was married again, the bride being Miss Minnie Wailed of Ratcliffe, Ky. He brought his bride to the parental home where they have remained, intending to move last Monday to their farm west of Fort Wayne. He is survived by his parents and the wife of six weeks. He also leaves a brother, John, of Midland, Mich.; and two sisters, Mrs. Ida Shock, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Davis Daiicy. (Continued on Page 2) I buriaFjesday Funeral Services For Late James P. Hale Will Be Tuesday Afternoon » ■' < AT THE M. E. CHURCH At Bluffton—J. D. Hale Returned From Bluffton Last Night J. D. Hale returned last evening from Bluffton where he had been -during the time of the operation and the death of his brother, James P. hale, aged 68 years. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock at the First M. E. church in charge of the Rev. W. T. Arnold and Rev. B. E. Parker of Richmond. A brother-in-law, George Wilson, formerly of Decatur now of Riverside Cal. where he has been for his health, will not arrive in Fort Wayne until Monday afternoon at two o’clock. . lienee the service was postponed until Tuesday. Mr. Hale made all arrangements for the funeral before he submlted to the anaesthetic for the operation Thursday. The Blue Lodge Masons and the officiary o' the church will take part in the obsequies and the Knights Tempiar will furnish an escort. The interment will be at Fairview cemetery. Mr. Hale was a life-long resident of i the county and was a member of one of the pioneer families. He graduated from Indiana university in 1872 and after a term as county surveyor he read law in the offices of Todd A i Rinehart and was admitted to the bar. He served as deputy prosecuting attorney and in 1884 was elected mayor. He tilled this office for tour ■ terms, in all. and In December, 1890, formed a partnership with 0. T. Mark . ley In the real estate, loan and ab i street business. i He served as the president and seci rotary of the Buiding and Ix>an association and was a member of the lii brary board at the time the Carnegie > library waa erected. He served fro- • quently as special judge and also as a guardian and administrator. Mrs. Hale preceded her husband in death in 1903. There were no children

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1 but three brothers as follows: John 1 D. Hale, Decatur; Ellas W. Hale, Ge- ' neva; Bowen Hale, who resides in the state of Washington; Mrs. Dan Markley, residing southeast of Bluffton, ■ and Miss Mary Hale, who oesides with Mrs. Markley. Mr. Hale was the dean of the official board of the M. E. church, being appointed trustee in 1877. He was prominent in Masonry, having been a charter member of the Bluffton commandery of the Knights Templar. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and had attained the thirty-sec- ; ond degree. He was also a member ot the Bluffton lodge of Elks. Adams County Bar Meets. The Adams County bar met this afternoon at the court room to take some action in reference to the death of James Hale of Bluffton. The following committee was appointed on resolution, the same to report next Monday morning at the court house: Shafer Peterson, B. W. Shoity, French Quinn, AUNIONJEVIVAL Will Probably be Held by Churches of the City— Ministers TO MEET MONDAY To Consider Plans for the Same — May Secure Company. Although the Decatur Ministerial association was unsuccessful in securing the famous Bob Jones, evangelist, who conducted the union revival at Bluffton recently, they have not given up the plan of holding a union revival here. A call has been Issued for a spec ial meeting of the ministerial associa tion to be held at the library hall Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at which plans for the same will be considered. 1 hey have evangelists or evangelistic companies under consid eration, and the merits of each will be discussed at this meeting, also the time ot holding the revival, should they decide to hokl it. The revival, however, will be held as soon as possible, should it be decided upon, O- ' ' - YEOMEN NOTICE. All Yeomen are requested to attend the meeting Monday evening at, 7:30 o’clock at the hall. Plans for the Jubilee celebration will be made. Q CENSUS REPORT. Lucile Anna is the name of the girl baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tricker. TO PROBATE WILL Last Will and Testament of Anna Kohler Admitted to Probate IN CIRCUIT COURT -w < | 11 11 Leaves all Estate to Children—No Attempt to Break Will. Upon the Introduction of the evidence of the witnesses, F. W. Moauro and F. Beberstein, who witnessed the execution of the will June 13, 1905, the last testament of Anna Kohler was admitted to probate today In the Ad nmt circuit court. The customary provision for the payment of debts, funeral and sick lies* expenses, etc., la made. Mrs Kohler then leaves the rest of the es tate to her children, in equal shares, as follow*: Frank Rudy, Ellen Lance. Sophia Huffman. Fred Kohler, Lena Steffen. Should any of them go to law and attempt to break the will, their share ia to be forfeited aiM divided equally among the rest of the heira. A request ia made that Frank Rudy and Tobias Steffen serve an executors, • - ‘A MltaW

TO LAFAYETTE , A. E. Stephan, Teacher of German in the Decatur High School. 1 j ACCEPTS POSITION 1--r At Lafayette—ls a Promo-tion-Left for There J Today. t A. E. Stephan, teacher of German • in the Decatur high school since the ' opening of the term last fall, loft today for Lafayette, where he has accepted an offer to teach in tlie high school. The position there is a promotion, and although the local school • board decided to release him, they did so with regret. Mr. Stephan continued here a week ' or two after tendering his resignation to allow the board to secure a successor, but some difficulty has been experienced in getting one, owing to the lateness of the season. Tlie school board lias secured the assistance of the Rev. L. O. Hessert, pastor of the German Reformed church, to teach tlie German classes for the ensuing week until they secure , a successor to Mr. Stephan. The board has several teachers in view, but the selection of one has not yet been made. DIEHL CHILD DEAD. Tilt two and a half months’ old child of Mr. and Mrs. Diehl, residing on the Diehl homestead, is dead. The funeral will be held Monday morning, leaving the house at 9 o'clock for the Zion's church where services will lie held. Burial in the Zion cemetery. THE couia NEWS Grand Jury Will Meet Monday—Appearance Entered for Frank Corson. BY R O PARRISH Decree of Quiet Title in the Leonard-Peterson Case —Court Notes. The grand Jury wilt report for duty next Monday. Susie C. Corson vs. T. Frank Corson, divorce, appearance by R. C. Parrish for the defendant. Rulo to answer. Del ma F. Leonard va. David Peterson et al. A decree of quiet title was granted the plainiff and the clerk Is ordered to make a copy of the decree for recording tn the recorder’s office. William C. Weils, administrator, vs. Wm. T. Wilson et al., partition. Appearance for defentanta were made by R. C. Parrish and Grover Mills and issues were made In the case. Lewis Wagaman vs, Aaron Ireland, damages. Cause dismissed. Judgment against the plaintiff for costs. Benjamin Brandyberry vs. Rudolph Bowman et al. Cause dismissed. Judgment against plaintiff for coats. In the Ward Fence company's receivership case, the verified answer of Bchlrmeyer, trustee, waa submitted. Finding for cross-complainant on his cross-complaint. Order of sale heretofore made is chana<-d to read as per agreement. The sale is to be held subject to any rights, claims and Hens of the intervening petitioner. In the case of the Stat* vs. Isadora Kalver. appealed from the court of Justice G. F. Kintx. a new affidavit WM filed and warrant issued thereon. Grace J. Bley waa granted a divorce from ouls E. Bley In circuit court and the custody of the children. The - husband waa ordered by the court to (Continued on >age |)

• TO EPILEPTIC VILLAGE. • County Clerk Ferdinand Bleeke has received notice that Norris Miller, son of William Miller, will be accepted at f til state epileptic village at Newcastle for treatment. The application lias been on file since last July, but tills is the first vacancy. Tlie boy lias been in u ward of tlie juil here for safekeeping since July and will be taken to tlie hospital at Newcastle ! lor treatment as soon us possible. UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. Sum musik sounds like you think tlie name uv the kimposur would if you kud pronounce it. V’ kudn’t git mad at pursuns whut turns up their noses at y' evun if you 1 wanted to —they look so ridikulus ut , makes y’ lass. THEWEATHERMAN I And His Pranks as Recorded in January of Three Years By — " ■ A PAINSTAKING MAN Identity Unknown — Comparison of Thermometer Standing and Weather. While unsigned communications sent to this office are usually not accepted, exception to tlie rule is made in the printing of the following. Il Is an account of the local thern ometer standing and weather for the month of January, for three years 1912, 1913, 1914 as taken by some person at 7:00 o’clock each morning No name was given with the contribution. but it shows painstaking care, and a comparison of weather conditions for the several days is interesting. The report for January. 1912, 1913, 1914, respectively: 1. 18 above: 24 above; 30 above, snow. 2. 22 above; 39 above, snow; 31 above, rain, snow. 3. 10 above; 23 above, spow; 32 above. 4. 10 above; 16 above, snow; 32 above, snow. 5. 5 below; 18 above; sleet: 27 above, mist. 6. 2 below; 40 above, rain: 27 above. 7. 14 below; 31 above: sleet; 20 above, mist. 8. 11 above; 24 above; snow; .34 above. 9. Zero; 12 above; 39 above. 10. 2 below; 27 above, rain; 28 above. 11. 10 above: 40 above, rain; 18 above. 12. 2 above; 24 above, snow; 10 above. 13. 17 below; 18 above; 12 above. 14. 12 above: 22 above; 16 above. 16. 6 above; 36 above, rain: 31 alove. 16. Zero; 44 above, rain; 34 above. 17. above. 18. 42 above; 46 above, rain: 28 above, snow. 19. 14 above: 28 above, rain: 35 above, fog. 20. 10 above: 54 above, rain; 41 shnve. fog. 21. 8 above; 18 above, rain; 22 above, snow. 22. 32 above; 18 above; 21 above, snow. 28. 34 above; 40 above, rain; 37 above, fog. 24. 18 above: 28 above; 42 above, rofn. > 25. 10 above; 28 above; 22 above. 26. 22 above; 34 above; 34 above, ■now. 27. 18 above; 28 above; 42 above, snow. 28. 16 above; 28 above, snow; 38 above, fog. 29. 26 above: 16 above, snow; 38 above. 30. 18 above: 34 above, ruin; 26 aliove. 31. 20 above; 28 above, snow; 28 above, snow storm. . o TAKEN TO JAIL. I — . A stranger badly intoxicated, slip ped and fell near the court house to- > day. badly skinning his face. He was I picked up and taken Into the court > house where he lay apparently dead > to Hie world, until taken to Jail to so her up.

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ALL KNOW HIM I 1 , "Our Dick” Judge Erwin Subject of a Special Sketch 1 — '• OTHERS CLAIM HIM But Decatur Has a “Cinch” t on the Noted Supreme Jurist. “Some One You Know” is a special feature put on by tlie Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. In a recent issue, with a very “true-to-llfe” picture is tlie following sketch about “Our Dick” “Decatur claims him by right of honest residence, Indianapolis would like to claim him because of his ability, l.ls aggressiveness and ills good fellowship but Judge R. K. Erwin, of the It.diana supreme bench, insists upon making Fort Wayne his home and Lakeside the particular section of Ft. Wayne to which lie vows allegiance. "Judge Erwin's more intimate associates sometimes refer to him as “The Admiral of lakeside” harking back to a period in the city’s history when the combined waters ot the St Joe and St. Mary's rivers seemed to center in liie front yards and front parlors ot Lakeside homes, during which time the Judge performed prodigies of valor in rescuing front stoops and finally stepped off into six feet of water at the exact point where his own front stoop should have been. Tlie judge is a firm beiever in every tenet of democracy and has probably made the welkin ring longer and louder in expounding the principles of the pure Jeffersonian brand than any speaker in this immediate vicinty. “While he was engaged in the active practice of law, the judge established a reputation as a criminal lawyer and was employed in many of the most famous northern Indiana criminal cases. "Although no one has ever caught him batting an overgrown pill across the face of nature witli a “shinny" club, the judge lias a hobby—it's writing poetry. Not the mushy, washy, ode-to-spring variety with which editorial waste baskets are soon to be cluttered, but a virile brand, breathing the spirit of the breath out-of-doors and such as might be expected from the pen of a man who thinks deeply and wholesomely on the problems of life." —o EVERY DAY FEATURE DAY AT THE LYRIC. Mr. ong of tlie Lyric tlu-uter has arranged with tlie Warner Film company of New York to present one of their great features every day. commencing Monday. In securing this great service the management has gone to a great expense. These pictures are exhibited here for five cents. They are without doubt the best to be had in motion pictures. After you visit the Lyric Monday and see "The Taming of the Shrew” you will wonder how such a photo-play can lie presented.for such an extremely low admission. However. Mr. Long says ho believes in giving patrons their full value for their money. Tlie program for the week will be ns follows: Monday. "The Taming of tlie Shrew.” a classic Shakesjpoarean production; Tuesday, "Tlie Mystery of Three Faces.” an unusual drama in three parts, featuring Miss Gen Oauntier; Wednesday, "A Fight to Death or tlie Trail of Terror," an ulieorblng story of International politics; Thursday, "A I.eaf In the Storm." featuring Mla« Marion Ix-onard. the great emotlonnl actress: Friday, "The Vagaliontis’ Conspiracy." a dramatic portrayal of Gypsy life. Saturday. "The Auto Bandits of New York.” n sensational story of a band of thieves and their capture by tlie police. The pictures shown at the Lyric will be selected with great care and discrimination. Every subject will be in three and four reels, giving an entire production. Just put it down: If you see it at the Lyric It will be the beat there la in tnutloti picture*. o The Clover leaf enjoys the dl»t tact ion of having the largewt percentage of net Increase of any of the read* reporting for the first half of the fiscal year. The total income waa 1376.000 greater than In 1912 or a gain of 70 per cent.