Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 121, Decatur, Adams County, 22 May 1914 — Page 1

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Volume XII. Number 121.

UNDISCOVERED CONTINENTS Golden Opportunities Await Life's Voyagers Says Dr. Hill TO THE GRADUATES Bark, Manned by Thirtyseven Tried and True, Leaves Home Harbor CLASS ROLL. Henry F. Borne Marian Cec : Andrews Cecil Warren Cole Lulu Eudora Brown Jesse L. Cole Grace Irene Butler Heber B. Fonner Germaine Romino Coffee Ralph Emerson Fuller Florence Cowan Daniel Falk Dorothy Dugan David Taylor Long Wildus Charlotte Dailey Lewie Herman Hammond Caroline Gerber Frank William Lose Mabel Harb Joseph McConnell Veda Montana Hensley Glen James Neptune Irma Houk Miles Roop Ruth Louise Leyse Kenneth Waldo Vancn uieeys Elizabeth Mangold Fr nces Catherine Zerkel H»ri et Florence Wilder Henry Carl Weidler Gladys Meyer Nellie Kathryn Myers Gladys Dore McMillen Fred D. Winans Josephine Pennington Bertha Agnes Spangler Estt- Lucile White Esther Cecil Zerkel Thirty-three times the Decatur high school has assisted in launching th;> little bark ot life for its students, beyond the safe breakwater of its little harbor. Into the broader waters But the craft last evening, at the thirty-third annual commencement was manned by a larger crew than waever a vessel leaving its port before. There were tbifty-eeven. faithful "true and tried" who have sucre: -fully pas • d the harbor seamanship require ments and were given diplomas when tho commenc-. ment was lu-ld last evening at the Bohm* opera house entitling then to still further. Attired in regulation < ap nnd gown of gray, the large class made a very Impressive pl< ture. as the curtain arose, showing them seated on the trage, united and one In spirit at their class motto signifies "Each For All mu’ Ail For Each." Hielr colors gold and white were manifest in the streamer decorations, while the high school banner, in purple and gold was draped across the background The Whit; rone, the class flower, was carrlrd by many, though other flowers wore also in evidence. Invocation of divine bles-lng war given by the Rev. I- C. Heaaert of the German Reformed church. Super , Intendent C. E. Spaulding then exprtwsed his appreciation of tho kind neaa accorded him during his first your'" servlie here, which has been a moat auccre*ful one. and introduced tho speaker of the evening. Harry Granlsott Hill, and the musician. I*o* nuale Montanl. a talented harpist from Indianapolis, whose musical numbers throughtout the program were ex qulnltely rendered and appreciative!) revrived. The first number was Rog er'a "Caprice" Other num tiers given were Theme*' "Fantasia:" Oberthur’a "Hong Without Word*:" Bettota's "Air and Variations;" and a popular medley. arranged by Montanl himself. "Undiscovered Continents was the rich subject of the commencement nd dries given by Harry Graalson HUI. a minister and Chautauqua lecturer ot Rbll'ty. To Ihlrtyacven whose bark * an' al*»ut to pass Into the rough er more tempestuous waves, where the sharpest eyes will be needed to HUlde the vessel through the hidden rocks, and to determine the grant op portunltlis f<* conquest, he delivered a most excellent talk of guidance hid ding them "bon voyage. Uke Columbus «(ho set sail centur

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——l ■■ ... I I! . ...fc—— les ago there are awaiting all. vast continents of undiscovered wealth and por- ibility. It is not true that all have been discovered, that all great works have been done that can be done untold possibilities await all. The tried compass, the true telescope of a practical, useful efficient education are needed for guidance to the opportunities and for sighting them, and then the strong determination, the will for taking them for our own. JJe outlined tho growth of the world, of America, of the United States, of Indiana, from seemingly bounded points, to boundless developments. The growth continued, although many predicted with every decade, that it could go no further. The educated boy is seeing in the farm, greater possibilities than have ever been reached; the inventor Is improving by leaps and bounds over <ld inventions; the scientist is put-•Cov’-tnieO ou Fixe MORE CAUTION General Public Seem to Overlook Many of the Regulations Required IN MAILING PARCELS Circular is Sent Out by the Post Office Department —Attention is Called The Third Assistant Postmaster General has just sent out a little cirt ular calling the attention of the general public to the many regulations of the Parcel law. Much trouble and delay la caused by not marking or wra;.ing the parcels in the required way, and it is the purpose of the Postoffice ihiiaitn.ui to iuok» the patrons 'more familiar with the rules and regulations. Some of the regulations set cut in the circular are as follows: Fourth-class matter embraces that known as domestic panel post mail, and Includes merchandise, farm and factory products, seeds, cutting-., roots, bulbs, scions, and plants, books (including catalogs), miscellaneous matter weighing more titan 4 pounds, and all other mailable matter not embraced in the first, second and third classes. The limit of weight of fourth-class matter is 50 pounds for parcels mailed for delivery within the first and sec i-nd zones, and 20 pounds for all other rones. Limit of Size.- Parcel post matte: may not exceed 71 Indies in length and girth combined. In measuring a parcel the greatest distance in a straight line between the ends (but not around the parcel) is taken as Its length, while tho distance around the parcel at its thickest part is taken nx its girth. For example, a parcel 35 inches long. 10 inches wide, 5 inches high measures 05 inchas in length and girth combined. Name of sender.—A parcel of fourthclass matter may not be accepted for mailing unless it bears the name and address of the sender, which should be preceded by the word "From." Additions to Fourtlwlass Mail— There may be placed on fourth-class matter, or on the wrapper or cover, tag or label, any marks, numbers, names, or letters for purpose of des cripili-n. There niny be written on the blank leaves or cover of any book a simple manuscript dedication or In scrlptlim not In the nature of person al correspondence. Space sufficient for a legible address, postmark, the necessary postage stamps, and any words necassary for forwarding or return, must be left on tho address side of panels. Fourth-class or domestic parcel post mall (but no oilier) may be Insured against lota upon payment of a fee ot S cents for value not exceeding *26. or 10 cents for value nnt exceeding *6O. in addition to the postage, both to ho prepaid with stamps affixed. It may not be registered. Such mail may be Insured at any post office or station thereof, or by rural carriers. The sender must fill out an insurance tag. which will bc furnlslied him on request, to be attached to the parcel. Parcels of fourth-class matter weighing more than four ounces must ba mailed »t a post office, branch post office, named. numbenM. or lettered ■ration, or delivered io a rural or other carrier duly suthorlzod Io re (Continued on Pago Four)

Decatur, Indiana. Friday Evening, May 22, 1914.

MR. WINCH DEAD Calvin Winch. Allen County Pioneer. Former Root Township Resident DIED YESTERDAY At Age of Ninety Years— Was Married to Miss Phoebe Dorwin Calvin J. Winch, aged ninety years, a pioneer resident of Alien county, a former well known resident of Monr..uuUi. Uli* county, died shortly after the noun hour yesterday at tho family homo 2026 Maumee nvenue. Fort Wayne, after an illness of more than one year’s duration from coinplica tions due to old nge. Mr. Winch was a native of Vermont. He came here more than fifty years ago from LaMont. and owned extensive lands near Monmouth. He was married at Monmouth to Miss Phoebe Dorwin, a sister of the late Mrs. Samuel Kunkel. He was engaged in the blacksmith business while in Root township. From tiiere he went to i.i-o where lie operated (he flouring mills. He then went to Fort Wayne, where with his sons he was engaged in several of the leading business institutions of the city. He was interested with his sons for many years in tho American Wheel company. Surviving he leaves three sons and two daughters: Willard Winch. Salt Lake City; Sherman K. Winch, Branson. Mo.; Howard Minch. Ft. Wayne; Miss Fanny Winch, Fort Wayne; Miss Mildred Winch, Indianapolis. Mrs. Gart Sliober whose dent’, occurred recently, was a daughter. He has many relatives in this city and county. Mr. Winch’s funeral will l>e held Saturday afternoon at tw> o’clock. OECATUrTwINS Harvev Everett Wins First: in District Debating Oratorical Contest AT UNION CITY Will Take Part in the State Contest at Bloomington May 29 While his schoolmates wen- busy at home doing honor to the high school graduates last evening. Harvey Everett. a junior, wtra at Union City winning honors for his school by winning first place in the district oratorical and debating contest. He secured the vote of all three judges, the applicants bring Judged individually. Mr. Everett Is thus the representative of tho district at tho state contest to tie held at Indiana University. Bloomington, May 29. His ciass mates and nil who know him ate predicting great things for bint at the state contest. for as one of til* teacher* said: "He I* full of oratory”—and that is well nnd tersely said. But three schools— Decatur. Anderson nnd Union HTty entered the district contest, but Everett easily lead them all. After the contest, the audience annnlmously agreed with the judge* that Everett should have the first honors, a* his debate nnd delivery were far superior to the others. With Anderaon. ho spoke on tho affirmative side, aud Union City on the negative side, of the question "Shull Indiana Have • New Constitution?” Each was allowed to choose his own side for do bating. The contest was inaugurated by Indiana University. First camo tho county contest; then the district and then tho state. Geneva. Borne and Monroe did not wish to enter the con lent, no Decatur stood alone in tho county contest. Mr. Everett Is a non of Mr. and Mr*. Issue Everett of south of the city and is a fine example ot wiint brain and brawn, coupled with determination. car. do. Ilin class, mates, teachers and tho citlsenn In general. i>rc very proud of him. Robert J. l ’ s *-***» high school

faculty, accompanied him to Union City. They returned after midnight nnd a large delegation of cheering students anil teachers met the victor at the depot. — — - FINDS CHINESE COIN. In Consignment Os Tea From China. Janies Gottshall, of the grocery department of the Runyon-Engeler store found a Chinese coin, marked “20 cen” In a consignment of tea which he was unpacking. The tea was shipped from China and some native doubtless in packing it, lost a coin from his pocket which came in the course of its long journey to this city. The coin is about the size of our silver quarter. A little polishing made it as bright as new. The Dragon and other Chinese emblems, with tho native figures, adorn the coin wh(ch Is very unique. LEG IS BROKEN John Coffee the City Coal Hauler Meets With a Painful Accident WHEN HORSE FALLS On Him Breaking Left Leg —Was Loading Coal at the Clover Leaf Tracks John Coffee tire city coal hauler and enc of best known citizens of Decatur' met with a very painful and serious accident at two o’clock this afternoon in the Clover Leaf yards. Mr. Coffee was driving into the railroad yard up along-side the coal cars when one of the hersea hitched to the wagon slipped and fell on the tongue of wagon. The other horse kept on walking for a few steps before Mr. Coffee was able to stop him. He quickly jumped off the wagon and commenced to loosen the harness from the fallen bourse, and wli,en this support was taken from the beast he fell to the left striking Mr. Coffee and bearing him down to the ground. In the fall the left leg of Mr. Coffee got under the heavy weight of the an imai breaking two of the bones. Dr. J. M. Miller the Clover Leaf physician was immediately sent for and the injured man was taken to his home where the leg was put into a jacket. It will bo some time before Mr. Coffee will be able to get around again. UNION CHAPEL CHURCH. The r<-opening of Union Chapel United Brethren church will occur next Sabbath. May 24th. The church lias undergone repairs costing about one thousand dollars. A new roof lias been put on. with new belfry, a new foundation has been put in with cement porch. New windows add attraction to the building. The painter* liuve Just finished painting. The inter tor presents a very pleasing appearance. A new rostrum lias been built, with new alter rail, neat <xik seats re place the old ones, tlie wood-work has been varnished. the wall most tastily papered while velvet carpet add* com plote finish, making the sanctuary, a place of reel comfort. People of Union chapel and community feel justly proud of what has liven accomplished and the ease with which nearly all hills have been met. Very little Is left to bi- provided for. The 8L Joseph conference superintendent Rev. J. E. Grimes will zpenk In tho Sunday morning services. Bros. D. Robinson of In dlsnn Central University will speak In the owning. Come nnd enjoy a good day with Union Chapel jieople, In tho roo|M nlng of their place of worship. ,— o - MAY RESULT FATALLY. VViillo tho south bound freight train on the C. B. & railroad was crossing the bridge o»*r the Wabash river just north of Bluffton at 1:26 this oft vrtioon. the abutment of the bridge ctumblid up and let the train through. Entlneer Adnm Hanuwork of Hunt Ington was caught in his cab and was *o seriously Injured that he is ex petted to live out a short while. It re qulr»*d half an hour to liberate him from the wreckage. Fireman Ed Parker, nl*o of Huntington) jumped from the enb but wii severely scalded hy escaping steam.

KIDNAPSOWNSON William Weimer of Fort Wayne, Recently Divorced Disappears With SIX YEAR OLD SON When Last Seen Was On Way to New Haven—Formerly Lived Here Relatives in the city of ttie W. E. Russel family, received the news this morning that the six year old son of Mrs. Will Weimer had been kidnapped yesterday morning by the father. The little boy had been entered in the kindergarten in that city and was on his way to the morning session when the father met him and disappeared. The mother and grandparents knew nothing of the childs fate until dinner time arrived and he failed to return home. A call to the kindergarten gave forth the information that he had not been present at the morning session and a search was immediately instituted. The information was finally secured that the father, accompanied by the son hud been seen traveling in the direction of New Haven. The matter was placed in the hands of the police department, but whether or not the couple have been located is not known at the present time. Mrs. Weimer was formerly Miss Maude Russel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Russel and until several years ago made her home in tiiis city. A short time ago she was granted a divorce from Mr. Weimer and the court ordered the child to be given into the custody as the grandparents and with whom the mother and child have been making their home. The case will be watched with interest by the many relatives and friends of the family in this city. YOUNG MAN DEAD Fred Fisher Succumbs At Van Wert. O.—Former Decatur Boy Dead WAS 22 YEARS OLD Relatives Here Receive Word—Funeral Will be Held Sunday Morning Word was received here by Thoma* Fisher and family and other relative*, of the deatli of their nephew, Fred Fisher, aged 22. son of Mr. and Mr». Lewis Fiaher of Van Wert, O. His death occurred last night. He hss been ailing since last winter of tuber culosis. His condition has been low for several weeks, and a sliort tlmago the relatives were called there by a mssage that he was dying. He rallied however at that time, end his life was extended. He was horn In this city where the family lived until four or five years ago when they moved to Van Wert, Ohio. Tin- parents have the following children left to them: Frances, Ollie, Mnud. I■**<>(a. Will, Harold and Mary Tho funeral will Im* held Bunday morning at 10:30 o'cloek nt the house Decatur relatives will attend. The l>< y was a grandson of Clinton Fisher of tills city, and ia remembered by many friends here. I .ntnr— Word from the Van Wert morning paper In that death occurred last night at 11:30 o'clock and that the funeral will be front the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. E. F. Gamble in charge. Interment nt Woodland. MEETS AT G. A. R. HALL. All members of the 0. A. R„ the W. R. C.. the Sons of Veterans, schocl children aud all friends of these ordorc are requested to meet at the G. A. R. hall promptly at ten o'clock Sunday morning for the purpose of attending the annual Memorial services at the Christian church.

VISITS HERE FROM WEST Mrs. S. McVey, of Falcon, Idaho, formerly Miss Bertha Perry of this city, visited here yesterday with Mrs. C. J. Weaver who is ill. Mrs. McVey and her husband are both telegraph operators and are stationed In the Rocky Mountains at a lonesome station, far from neighbors. The place is lonely but delightful also in away. Each works for eight hours at a time, and draw the quite excellent salary of *IOO a month each. She is now visiting with her sister at Van Wert,Ohio. The i’erry girls will be well remembered by their Decatur friends. PLEASANT MILLS CHURCH. The Rev. R. N. Ball. pn«tor. announi • es services for Sunday afternoon at 2:30 standard time at the Pleasant Mills Baptist church, to which a cordial invitation is extended to nil. ISSUES WARNING Coroner Durham of Marion County Gives Advice to Speedway Visitors WATCH CROSSINGS Reminds Public of the Recent Accident Near Fort Benjamin Harrison (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., May 22. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Coronor Durham of Marion county today issued a warning through the United Press to all those in Indiana who intend to be present at the Speedway race May 30, asking them to exercise extreme care, both as drivers of automobiles and as pedestrians, in passing grade crossings. The danger of these crossings, especially to automobilists, has been impressed on him during the past few days, for he has l>een investlgat Ing the accident of last Sunday in which Thomas O. Stout and three others were killed at a grade crossing near Fort Benjamin Harrison. "The traffic will be greatly increas ed during Speedway Week." said the coronor. both by automobiles and on railroads and interurfans. Indianapo Ils has some very dangerous grade crossings, hidden by buildings, and these should be guarded carefully during this week. Drivers should exercise extreme care.” Dr. Durham had little to say about tho grade-crossing evil generally. He said he believed the fault was pretty evenly divided between the traction or railroad company and employees and the traveling public. Whereas some crossings are very dangerous some drivers are very reckless. It is true, he said, that In case of fatalities, the dead cannot tell their side of the story, and the other aide is enlarged upon. He said that by virtue of their per manence and weight, the cars of the common carrier should be given right-of-way, but that rule* strictly enforced should Im* thrown about them, prevent Ing undue speed at grade crossing* Also, he said, dangerous crossings, such an the one at which the Stout automobile was struck, should be made safer. At thia crossing there were double tracks both for the Interurban line and for the railroad. View of the approaching Interurban was practically shut off by woods. The Interurban road wa* on the far aide from the automobile, and was lower than the railroad tracka, making it easily passible that titout did not see these tracka. There was nn up-grade, which was another dangerous feature. According to Dr. Durham, the interurban probably was trawling at a high rate of sixty feet and drag ted part of the machine a good distance. —" ■ - 1 O'ANNIVERSARY OF BIG SNOW. Were you here thirty-one years ago today? If so do you remember what happened? On the afternoon of May 22. 18S3, a heavy snow fell In thia section. Children went to school in the morning barefooted and went home In the afternoon through six Inches of ano*. Unless you can re member it, you will doubtless disbelieve the story and we advise you to I Inquire of some of the older settlers | for corroboration of the story. | mA , 1 « , fev

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COMPLETEGRADES Forty-nine Young Boys and Girls Complete Grades and Are Entitled To ENTER HIGH SCHOOL Graduation Exercises Held Yesterday—Rev. L. C. Hessert Gave Address A class of forty-nine received certificates of completion of tho work of the eight grades of the Decatur public schools aud are entitled to enter high school next year. The annual exercises attending the graduation were held yesterday afternoon at two o’clock at the high scluml assembly room. Many of the parents of the class and other friends were present. "The Flower of Liberty" was the opening song in chorus, lead by Miss Bess Schrock, musical director of the schools. A piano number was nicely rendered by the Misses Jirene Gregory, Alta Teeple and Fanny Heller, after which the Rev. L. C. Hessert. pastor of the German Reformed ehunh gave the address of the afternoon. His talk was a tine, practical one. and scholarly. He emphasized the value of achlevment and the necessity of acquiring the purpose of working to tlie end of definite accomplishment. Tha working for achievement should be as pleasurable as that of playing alone. A great factor in achievement is recognition of the need of going further, and not to cease when a small part of the ground lias been covered. The question of "utility" should not be "what we can do with education, but what educatiou can do for us.” He urged a continuance of the working < for achievement, which for these young people has practically begun. A piano duet was pleasingly rendered by the Misses Geraldine Brandyberry and Ireta Beavers. The class was then presented by E. 8. Christen to Superintendent C. E. Spaulding who presented the certifhates to the class, both gentlemen giving a short talk. Those receiving certificates and are entitled to enter high school are: Jim Ellis. Sainis Robbins, Rachel Leaved. Hallie Leonard. Mabel Hower, Fred Ball. Harry Knapp. Bereneta Reynolds, Urcile Amspaugh. Edwin Stepheson, Anna Weikel, Ireta Butler, Anna Garnrd. Jirene Gregory. Loava Stoneburner, Gladys Eady. Walter Rilling, Naomi Myera, Gladys Flanders, Vane Thompson. Harold Steele, Ralph Grill, Dewey Wisner, Genevieve Smith, Dent Baitsell, Violet-Van Hart. Anita Swearinger, Esther Butler, Lucile Buhler. Luella Bultemeyer, Geraldine Brandyberry, Ireta Beavers. Fanny Heller, Beulla Kinna. Lelah Ix-wton. Martha McCrory, Naomi Mayer. Mary Moses. Fanny M< Intosh, Naomi Peterson, Ramona Smith. Wilma Smith. Alta Teeple. Harry Fisher, Albert Gehrig. U*onatd Llby. Harry Odle. Glen Sowle. Edward Winans. Miss Grace Coff«*e also presented "Palmer Method of Writing" certificates to those whose penmanship in this method Ims been up to the standard as follows: Rachel laMVell, Alta Teeple. F.«ther Butler. Naomi Mayer. Fanny Heller. Itamomi Smith, Solomon lx>rd. Martha McCrory. The Missea Ireta Buller and Ireta Beavers secur cd diplomas when In the fourth and sixth grades. Other* who received American penmanship diplomas for more advanced work, these being pre aented last evening at the close of tlie high school commencement were: Luella Bultemelrr. Ireta Beavers. Attn Treple, Murh' Smith and (Jermaine Coffee. A piano duet by tho Misses Hallie txonard ami Gladys Flatider* was well received, as wa* the girls* chorua and the closing aong. "The Soldiers’ Chor us" under the leadership of Ml«a Beaa Schrock, with Mias Ireta Butler serving as pianist. Tlie benediction wm delivered by the Rev. J. H. Rilling of the Evangelical church. -o 1 "■ 1 1 CAN TAKE EM OFF. Weather Observer W. 8. Walmer. In hla first spring proclamation, declare* that any and everylsaiy may remove their winter undergarments •nd substitute them with garment* of • much lighter texture without fear of exposing their health. Mr. Palmer la so sure of nice waMner In the future that he has agreed to be the flint to remove the heavy winter clothes.