Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 129, Decatur, Adams County, 1 June 1914 — Page 1

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Volume XII. Number 129.

MAY NOT RECOVER Internal Injuries Received by Joe Dawson may Result in His Death. DR. AND MRS. WINTERS And Former Boarder Are Re-arrested Today on a Murder Charge New Castle. Ind.. June I,— (Special to Dally Democrat.) Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Winters and W 11. Cooper were re arrested today charged with eon spiracy for the murder and burning of Catherine, the ten year old daughter of Dr. Winters who mysteriously disappeared .March 20. 1913. The warrants were issued by the county clerk on an affidavit filed by R. H. Abel a private detective and William Myers, prosecuting attorney. Cooper, who was a boarder at the Winter's home. Is already in jail, having been unable to give bond for his release on the former charge. Detective Abel who is working on the case this afternoon filed affidavits chatging Mrs. Winters, the stepmoth er, and William Cooper with first degree murder. Abed said he was leaving tc night for Illinois where he said a box had been shipped t<* from New Castle. Indianapolis. June 1. —(Special to Daily Democrat.) —Physicians would only say today that they were hopeful for the recovery of Joo Dawson who was seriously injured internally Saturday. Dawson has internal injuries in th* region of his kidneys but the exact nature unkown. Other injuries wiiicli included the broker, collar bone are but slight ir. comparison. Other men win were Injured are rapidly recover ink. Montreal.'June 1. -iSp< ial to Daily Democrat )—Government investigation Into the Empress of Ireland catastrophe in which nearly a thousand livewere lost, began today under the dirc tion of Canadian Wreck Commissioner. Captain Lindsey He took evidence from as many of the passenger as could be reached. A royal com mission will conclude the Investigation and give the final decision Washington. June 1, —(Special to Daily Democrat,)—The administr tions plans tor Mexican mediation were kept secret today. President Wilson had a long distance talk with Justice Lamar and Bryan exchanged long c ode with the commls sioners at Niagara Falls All informstion regarding the situation was withheld. Bryan said "The situation t« such that premature publication might endanger a sncceesful result." (United Press Service.* Washington. District of Columbia (Special to Uie Dally Democrat Without a dissenting vote the house this afternoon amenued the propose a antitrust law to exempt labor uni"' from action under the Shernmn is* There wore 207 affirmatives on th* acl ministration amendment - Washington. June (Special t" Deity Democrat I—Wlllinnt Simms, .in American was executed by Mexl' 111 at Balina Crux on May 1< •> cording to authentic reports received! by the* department todayQuebec. Juno I—(Special to Daily D’mocrat)Figures Issued today pin l '' l the donth list of the Empress of I" lend at 9®9 Thcr.* will probably b* the final toll. Identification of the de ad went on today. So far only IM <’f the IM bodies have been recognised. Th' Empress probably will never be rai • d *4 but will be dynamited I' ts ,Mh ‘ vwt Hint the mincing lie in their berths. JUNE SESSION OPENED TODAY. The county commissioners met tc d:y, the occasion being their regular Jan* session. Th* morning wa dev* edito th» going over and allowing " r hills and tills afternoon n few dltclie* wre disposed of. Tomorrow blds*' 11 bo rec eived for shelving at the teivi-l ere office also for other articles ti‘ •'•ventaed.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT “DECATUR CAN AND WILL”

Bluffton resident dead Bluffton. Ind.. June I.—(Special to Bally Demcorat.) While sitting In his office conversing with D E. Lauferty shortly before 11 o'clock tills noon. Charles Slxbey, a well known glove manufacturer of tills city dropped dead from an attack of apoplexy. The sudden death of Mr. Slxbey came as a great shock to ills relatives and community at large as he had apparanetly b< on enjoying the best of health. Mr. Sixbey was well known and very popular with many residents of this city. A NOTED PALMIST HERE. Prof. Thomason a noted palmist of Kansas City, Mo., Is in our city and has taken rooms at 215 South Second street, where many shall now have the opportunity of consulting this gifted man who comes highly recommended as one who tells past, present and future. ff WAS UNFAITHFUL Loyal Woods Asks Divorce From Ida E. Woods— Charges Her WITH INFIDELITY Asks That Custi >dy Os Child Be Given Him—Kenworthy Is Named Alleging that his wife had been grossly unfaithful to him. and asking that he be given a divorce and the cu* tody of their three year old daughter, Laure Martha. Ixiyal S. Woods on Saturday afternoon, tiled in the Adams circuit court, a complainj for divorce from Ida E. Woods. Hooper & Len hart are his attorneys. The complaint sets out that they were married May 4, 1910, and lived together until last May 27, when they separated. Adultery Is the chief charge against her, and he recites that her infidelity occurred on several occasions and with divers parties. A specific date mentioned is that of May 27, and one Miltcn A. Kenworthy, a chauffeur cf this city, is named as a correspondent The complaint sets out that Ken worthy had visited her at their home < n several occasions bringing beer with him. which both drank and be came intoxicated He further sets out that his wife ■ad left their infant daughter at home alone and without proper csre on several occasions, when she made trip* to Fort Wayne where she visited wine rooms and immoral houses In company with men of bad character. Furthermore, he accuses her of being dirty and slovenly and a careless hcusckeeper and inattentive to het duties as a wife He alleges she it unfit to have the care and education of their daughter, for whose custody he asks. The couple have not lieen living together since last Wednesday when Mrs. Woods went to Fort Wayne. It was in Fort Wayne that the affair with Kenworthy on May 27 Is said It have taken place. The summons wai .cied to the sheriff of Allen county as .Mrs Wood* has not yet returned from there. t CARO OF THANKS We desire In this manner to thunk our many kind neighbor* and friendfor th* kin" " n, ‘ >* atl)V ed upon u* during the illness and death of onr beloved mother and grandmother- , M r and Mr*. Frank Faurntc and family. Mr and Mrs. Joseph Brandy berrv Mr. and Mrs. Simon Brandv M*. and Mrs. Thomas Buck inart «. Rev. and .Mrs. 8. T. berrymemorial POEM. v memorial poem by Mr* Vlnnh Cutting l-yo«- bitten in memory of two of th* lafly deceased memlters f!l." a A. R• I- N. Grandriuff |- ru Cutting, •'■* »**" wB"' 1 by the De mocrat and will be published in the near future. _ O'——- - uILD REN'B GUARDIANS' BOARD CM X “* guardian* will Tuesday aflento " ‘ , hla being tkelr regular meeting.

Decatur, Indiana. Monday Evening, June 1, 1914.

NEW CITY BAND Band Made Its First Public Appearance on Decoration Day SPLENDID RECORD Efforts Will be Made to Increase Membership to Twenty-five The new city band, which now com•prises twenty members, who have been practicing for some time since its organization, made its first public appearance Saturday when it took part in the memorial day services. Under the leadership of Albert Sellemeyer, who is director, the band played the martial music for the soldiers' decorating committee, and also gave a concert on the streets, following that. In the afternoon it took part again in the memorial day services at tlie court house and also lead the grand parade to the Monroe street river bridge for the services. The boys adquitted tncmselves finely. and the ensemble was unusually good. The time is comparatively short in which they hare been practicing a>iu nearly every member is new I The boys expect to give concerts freiiientiy and will be cordially greeted. Their next great public appearance will be at Bluffton, June 25. when they accompany the Decatur firemen to the district convention. The band is still open for new members' as they hope tn Increase the num her of players to twenty-five. All who w-ish to come in will be gladly received. Decatur is proud of its band and expects great things rrom it, an expectation that will be fulfilled if the excellent music us Saturday is the criterion. A FINE_AODRESS Touching the Chords of Memory and Enkindling Patriotism OF THE YOUNGER Vas Given by the Rev. B. E. Parker of Richmond— Touching Memorial Memorial Day 1914. has also passed .nto sacrett memory with the events and lives it commemorated. The -bservation in this city was carried out as outlined and although the at tendance was somewhat smaller this year than last, owing to tlie excellent working weal Iter for the farmer, the <lay was observed with unusual Im pressfveness and sacredness. Tlie annual memorial address given by the Rev. B. E. Parker, of Richmond, son-in-law of Comrade and Mr*. J. D. Hale of this city, was a splendid n*. accomplishing it* purpose, a* the • peaker outlined,—that of touching the < hord* of memory and enkindling the patriotism of the younger people. H* did this in a tender, touching and eloquent way. Reviewing the event* of the war. speaking of the great loader*, he did not full to give honor to the men In the ranks whom he considered equal to. If not greater, than those In command. H* mentioned the devotion and equal bravery of the wo men—those who went as nurses and gave the best of their live*, or those wives, or sweethearts who remained nt home to care for the home* nnd i lilldren nnd to send supplies of clothing nnd food to sustain the men nt the front. He spoke of the swiftly diminishing ranks of living veteran*, which, nccordlng to statistic* will have l>*en entirely gon* by 1945. except for the memory of them which shall live forever aa long ns the flag shall wave over our country. Commander W. H. Myers presided nt th* service In the courtroom, which . |»-ne<! with the Impressive 0. A. tt ritual. Mitts Atta Teeple gave a .pl.-ndld reading of Lincoln's famous (Ictiysburg address, nnd Ml** Lucile Smith finely recited the "Bivouac of

the Dead.” A realistic effect was given the recitation by the muffled beating of the drum as the reader took her place to recite. The music was furnished by the male quartet comprising Jonas Trltch, Heni-y Dellinger, C. L. Walters and Dr. J. Q. Neptune, by a congregation! of national airs and by the city band. The cenotaph service preceding the courtroom exercises was a sacred one. This was held on the Niblick lot and Court street. A miniature grave, al the head of which stood the cenotaph with its names of all Adams county soldiers lying in unknown graves, was tenderly bestrewn with flowers. This part of the service was given by tho W. R. C. and was beautiful. Music wns furnished by the choir cf the Christian church and tne Rev. It. N. Ball of the Baptist church rave the prayer. The salute to tlie dead was given by J. D. Andrews’ firing squad. The city band made its appearance for the first time and took an a. tive part In both morning and after noon service. The long parade, including hundreds of school children with flags, the band, the W. R. <1 A. R. and other orders, marched to the Monroe street bridge, where the ritualistic service was given and the waters strewn witli flowers in memory of the dead marine soldiers. R. D. Myers was marshal of tho parade. The court room was tastefully d’ -orated with hunting and flags. STRAUSSJNVESTS Is Partner With Dick Townsend in the Million Dollar Hotel Deal. BUYS THE OLIVER Mr. Leo Strauss is Well Known Here—Formerly - Lived in Ft. Wayne The Chicago Tribune of last Saturday gives an account of the sale of the fatuous Oliver Hotel at South Bend to Colonel Dick Townsend of this city and Leo Strauss of Strauss Brothers, Chicago. The deal was made through W. A. Walttck. a hotel broker and the consideration was one million dollars, Mr. Strauss is well known here. He lived in Fort Wayne many years ago and at that time knew nearly every bualr.esa man in Decatur. During th. past quarter cei tnry he visited here often on business, his last trip here being about ft year ago. He la very wealthy, a splendid business man and the partnership wiAi Dick Townsend known as *-ne of tlie beet hotel men In the middle west should be a successful one. ft is safe to predict that the Oliver, known as one of the best hotels between Chicago and New York will lose none of it* reputation with these men at its head. TO RETURN HERE Mrs. Samuel Acker of Geneva. Expects to Leave New Mexico This Week FOR OLD INDIANA Has Been There Two Years Or So For Benefit of Her Health Mrs. Samuel Acker, wife of the Geneva clolhl*r who naa been In the west the past two year* or so, for thw lanefit of her health, expects to leave this week for ol 1 Indiana She has been located at Alttuqucrqu*. New Mexico, thia winter and last, spending last summer In Colorado, as the sum mere In New Mexico are extremely hot. The weather at Albuquerque In already gc|tln« quite worm, but the night* are fin* and cool. *h* *tatcd Iler many friend* will be plcued to hear of her return. Hhe Is a daughterin law nf Mr. and Mrs Irvin Acker cf First street this city, and Mlns Eva Acker npent last summer with her in Colorado.

HEARDJDRATORIO Mennonite Choir at Berne Renders Haydn’s ‘‘The Creation” — -> SUNDAY EVENING Music Fest at Berne Attended by Large Party of Decatur People. Many music lovers of the city went to Berne Sunday evening to hear the Mennonite choir of that place sing tlie "Ceation” by Haydn’s. One hundred and twenty-five members of the choir directed by Manas Baumgartner with Miss Rose Ix-htnan at the pinno and Prof. A. W. Raper of Winona Lake at the magnificent new pipe organ gave a splendid rendition of this master piece of oratorios. The choir was assisted by the following soloists: Mrs. Baldwin Davis of Ehca. Ohio, soprano. Herman Ashbacher of Bluffton, tenor and G. W. of Berne, baritone all of whom were excellent. Among those who heard the oratorio from here were: Messrs, and Mesdames. C. J. Lutx, W. H. I-***. E. D. Engeler, F. 11. Hubbard. A. R. Bell. W. E. Hoffman. Jess Helm. L. A. Graham. P. G. Hooper, Oscar Hoffman, D. W. Beery, J. D. Dailey, S. P. Hoff man. Eugene Runyon, O. L. Burgener. C. H. Schnltx. Jess Sellemeyer, and Mrs. Henry Hite and Misses Hope HcffmaK Rutli Hubbard, Rowena Schoaf and Dr. and Mrs. Fred Patterson. Dr. J. 8. Boyers and daughter, Bessie. Mrs. Sarah Blackburn and daughter. Nellie; Mrs. Newton Parrish. Mr. and Mrs. C H- Sc'hnitz, Ida Fuhrman, Zclda Schnltr: and Vernla Smith. RURAL MAIL MEN Letter Carriers Hold Meeting in This City on Decoration Day J. W. PITTINGER HERE Delegates Named to State Convention—Bradford Elected President Branch nunilter Iti of the Indiana Rural Letter Carriers' Association met in the mayor's court room at the city hall building Saturday morning. May 3®. The meeting was called to order Ly President Neaderhouser of Berne. J. W. Piettlnger of Marlon, vice President of the state aaaoclatioa, met with the boys. Delegates to the state (onventlon to be hold In I-afayette July 3. 4 and 5. are: Bradford, of Geneva: Wolford, of Decatur; and Davis of Pleasant Mills. The following officers were elected: President. Bradford, of Geneva; vicepresident, Wolford, Decatur: se<retary and treasurer. Davis of I'leasant Mills. The following membera were pre sent: Bradford mid Aspy, Geneva; Burklinlter. Parr. U'hman nnd Neader houser. Berne: Davis. Pleasant Mill*: Jaherg. Magley and Wolford. Decatur. Tli* next mooting will lie held on Ijtlxtr Day. UUARTEHLY CONFERENCE. Dr Beatty Is conducting the quarter ly conference at the iiccatiir Metho diet church this afternoon Instead of thia evening. This morning he held the service at the Washington church on the Decatur circuit, of which the Rev Grimes is pastor. Dr Beatty preached here lust evening while the Rev. D. T. Stephenson preached al Monroe. o FOCOHONTAS NOTICE. Tlie member* of the Pocahontas will meet this evening at 7:B® o'clock to make arrangement* for the funeral of one of their listers, Mr*. C. J Weaver whom death occurred thia morning.

LEAVES FOR NORMAL SCHOOL. Miss Mary Erwin of this city and cousin Miss Gladys McMillen of Pleasant Mills left this afternoon for Mun cie where they will enter the Muncie Normal school and take up a six weeks course in tlie art or reaching. This will make Miss Erwin’s second year as a teacher in Adams county she having taught the district number one school in St. Mary's township last year. Miss McMillen wijl start on her first year and will teach near Pleasant Mills. EXTEND THANKS. We desire, in this manner to extend our thanks and gratitude to the manykind friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, also for the beautiful floral offerings and to the Rev. Wehmeyer for his kind services. Mrs. William Miller and children. NEWNESS_OF~LIFE Spirit of Mrs. C. J. Weaver Wings Its Way to Eternal Home WAS ILL LONG Death Came at 8:10 This Morning—Was Well Known Lady After an illness dating two years from last Christmas, of tuberculosis, the spirit of Mrs. Mary Ellen Bunn Weaver, wife of C. J. Weaver of Fifth street, was set free this morning at 8:10 from its body of suffering, wing ing its way to the eternal home. Mrs. Weaver's decline was very gradual and it was not until eleven weeks ago that site became unable tc leave her bed, so great was her determination and vitality. For the past six weeks she had been unable to speak aloud. For several days past, she had been very low and her death was ex pected at any time. She was born in Wells county, neat Ossian, fifty-<-ight years ago last Sept ember 27. being a daughter of Mr. am Mrs. Jacob Bunn, now long deceased Her girlhood days were passed there and It was there that her marriage tc Cyrus J. Weaver took place, thirty nine years ago last May 9. They re sided at Sheldon for awhile, and then in Ossian, coming to Itecatur abou: twenty-eight years ago, where they have lived since. During their real dence here they were prominent in lodge and church circles, and theii friends are legion. Mrs. Weaver has been a member ot the Christian church for thirty-six years, and was one of tne oldest mem Iters of the Decatur church from th« view print of association with the local church. She was a member ol the various church organizations, and of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union; and at time of death was t member of tiie Pocohontas and Roya Neighbors lodges, having also been connected with others at variour time*. The bereaved husband survives. als< two daughters, Mrs. Sadie Cowley atu' Mr*. Irene Steele; and a foster son Vane Boone Weaver, taken when an fr f»nt only a tew days old and retired a* her own; three grandchildren. Maude Hartstein. Virginia nnd Jean ette Steele; and a great grandson Harry Hartsteln. There are surviving three slaters: Mr*. Jennie G*lehou*c. Doylestown Ohio; Mrs. Cal Hughes, Mr*. Belli Justus. Ossian: nnd three brother* David R. Bunn. Akron. Ohio; Lewis nnd Harry Bunn, of Ossian. A slater. Mrs. Clarence Carr formerly of Div* tur, another sister nnd two brother* are de»-eased Mrs. Weaver wa« a woman of kind ly and broad sympathies, whole heart ed nnd kind, broad In charity and a woman of progressive spirit, that made her a lender in every active undertaking of progress. She was by nature a nurse and she has probs hly devoted more time In helping the sick nnd wounded, than hn» any other per tn, aside from n professional nurse She was a woman of unusual activity that delighted in spending its strength tn acrvlce for others nnd she will be greatly missed everywhere. The funeral will be held at the (CoetiaueL oa **M* 2) I

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WEDD!NG_BELLS Frank Barthel and Miss Emma Zellars of Mansfield, 0., to be Married THURSDAY JUNE IS Ida Multemeier and Martin Aumann Married Today —Other Nuptials Bans of the approaching wedding of Frank Barthel, of this city, and Miss Emma Zellars, of Mansfield, Ohio, wore published Sunday morning for lhe first time at the St. Marys Catholic church in this city. The announcement came as a complete surprise to even the most intimate friends of the groom. He is a prominent business man of tlie city, being a member of the mercantile firm of Kuebler &■ Company, proprietors of the Boston store, one ot the oldest astablished business houses in the city. The bride is one of the, excellent young ladies ( f Mansfieio, Ohio. The Barthel familylias relatives at Mansfield. Ohio, and the acquaintance and romance between the couple came about through mu tual visits. Miss Zellars is known to Decatur people, having visited here last Thanksgiving time. The wedding will take place Thursday, Juno IS, it the Catholic church in Mansfield, Ohio. Leon Crawford, of this city, a nephew of the groom, with a sister ot the bride, will attend the couple. Many of the Decatur relatives will be .-resent at the wedding. The couple will go to Cleveland, Ohio, for a visit vlth the groom's sister, Mrs. Julius '.pies, and will then take a lake trip. They will reside in this city. The St. Marys Catholic church will witness a pretty double wedding tonorrow morning when Alexander Tanas and Rose Colchin. Fred Colchin ■.nd Frances Coffee will take the iuptial vows. Tlie bans for the wedding of Marie linta and Carl Bishop were published or the first time at the St. Marys 'atbolfc church Sunday. The wedding .-ill be June 16. The wedding of Ottonmr Schmidt if Rhea, Texas, and Mityi Olga Droegc, ook place at the Droege home north >f the city. A happy June wedding will lie sol■mnlzed this evening at six o'clock t the Fred Bultemeier home near St. lohns. when their daughter. Ida, will worne the wife of Martin Aumann. on of Mr. and Mrs. William Aumann. The Rev. H. C. Jaus will officiate and he Immediate relatives and friends .-111 attend. The couple, who repre<ent two of the best families i.f he community, will reside on tlie Aulunn homestead. POLICE COURT As the result M a cowardly attack n John Mann Saturday evening, Wiliam McQuay of this city was arrested nd given a fine ot *lO and costs, imountlng to *2O. by Mayor Clirlsten. It seems that McQuay has had a rudge against Menn for ft year or uore, and Saturday night decided to et it out of his system He followed Mann from a barber shop to tlie ’.chllekmnnn feed bar? nn Third street nd n* Mnnn was going out of the rear door of the office to amure h'a horse and buggy. McQuay ran thruui-'i the ofill..' and struck Mnnn over the head with a billy. Mnnn turned and attempted to take the hilly away from McQuay but owing to the handle bn Ing tied around hl* wrist, could not do *o. During this time McQuay struck Mann several times In the face <nd also sank Ills teeth Into Mann's wrist making an ugly wound Sever! Inches of scalp were also torn off by the blow on ths head. McQuay ran out on the street as soon a* he could tear hltnanlf from Mann's grasp hut was arrested when hs returned some time later for hh bicycle. He was immediately taken before Mayor Christen and pleaded guilty to the charge of assault and battery and glv • n the above named fine. Mr. Mann I appeared before Justice Kinta and wore out nn affidavit to put McQuay I under n pence Land.