Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 164, Decatur, Adams County, 13 July 1914 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Publish*! (vary Evening Excapt Sunday By THE DECATUI KMOCIAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates. Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier ,96.00 Per Month, by mall 26 cents Per Year, by mall 12.60 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce In Decatur. Indiana, as second class matter. The Republicans are having a worse time; everything they start never conies to any good end. Look at that “calamity-howling.”—Muncle Star. The six candidates for ccunty superintendent were splendid n,en and we are proud of each of them. One of the trustees said, "Boys, I’m sorry I couldn’t vote for all of you.” He meant it and the feeling is genera! over the county. The trustees are to be congratulate t on the fact that they made their sei ection of a county snpeintendent un animous. That fact takes nothing away from any of the other candidates but simply shows that the trustees *m willing regardless of politics or friend ships, to lend their aid and support towards advancing the schools. They will do so and so will every other good citiaeu. Opponents of President Wilson are now shouting that ne lias changed his tactics and is favoring big business. He has never been against big business, only against some of the methods used by some of them. The truth is the president lias not changed but some of tlie big business men have. We believe that another year will prove that the president has been right and that he will be popularly accorded with being wise far beyond the present times. Edward S. Christen is now the head of tiie Adams County school system, having been chosen by the trustees unanimously. With the list of six candidates .to choose from and receiving tlie election unanimously, Mr. Chris ten lias a right to feel proud of his success. That lie is deserving and lias ability to conduct the office on a high plane is conceded and with the united support of the twelve trustees which lie is sure to have according to the vote, he will advance the schools during his three years of service to a high degree. Adams county is proud of her school system though we realize it is not perfect and Mr. Christen will have the support of every good citizen in every one of the twelve townships, in making them as nearly perfect as possible. His is an important position but we feel that he is able and com petenl and will do all within his power to better conditions. He is courteous will listen to reason and argument, a tireless worker, well educated, an Ad ams county citizen born and reared His interests are identical with thosi

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of the citizenship of the community and lie is bound to make good. Let every person In the county lend him the aid of which he is deserving, to the end that the schools may excel those of any county in the state fanu d for its educational advancements. We congratulate Mr. Christen and wish him unlimited and complete success. I DOINGS IN SOCIETY | WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. W. C. T. U.—Mrs. A. C. Ball. Wednesday. German Reformed Aid —Mrs. Mat Brelner. Ruth Circle—Mrs. A. D. Artman. Friday. Christian Aid and picnic.—Mrs. G. C. Mount. Evangelical Social—H. A. Fuhrman home. The social given at the Ben Butler home north of this city proved o be a success in every respect. A large crowd was in attendance and i fine literary program was given >y tlie Ladies’ -Mite society of Mt. "fleasant church and others. Ten dolars was the sum cleared and the soiety thanks all who helped make the event a success. Dallas Butler of Preble who attend'd tlie social at the Ben Butler home emained as a guest of his cousin, Vliss Florence Sheets. Wednesday, July 8, at the home of (he bride’s aunt in Ft. Wayne, occurred the wedding of Miss Myrtle Simmers. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gallon Simmers, and Mr. Rolla J. Dusli, son of Mrs. Dush, all residing near tlie Sephenson school northeast of this city. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. N. Ballou, of this city. The young people are well known in tills section and have many friends who will join with the Breeze in extending congratulations. —Monroeville Breeze. The bride is a sister of George Simmers of this city and has often visited here. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Miller and Mr. Mrs. Shiveley of Huntington motored iiere yesterday and were guests at dinner of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gay and at supper of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gerke. The Alva Nichols family were also dinner and supper guests of the Henry Gerke family. Announcement is made that a section of the Evangelical Ladies’ Aid society will give an ice cream social Friday evening at the H. A. Fuhrman home north of the city. The Ruth Circle wll meet Wednesday evening instead of Thursday the usual evening, with Mrs. A. D. Artman. j The Christian Indies’ Aid society will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. G. C. Mount on Fourth street. The ladies will make this a social affair and are requested to bring guests and luncheon with them for the picnic spread. Announcement is made the German Reformed Ladies’ >id will be entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Mat Breiner. Mr. and Mrs. C. Er. Bell. Mr. William Bell and Mr. and Mrs. Cal Peterson motored to tlie Bell’s former home at LaFontaine Sunday where they were royally entertained at the home of Vliss Rlioda Marrow. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Steele and daugh-

ters, Jeanette and Virginia, C. J. Weaver and Mrs. Sadie Cowley motored to Osnian Sunday where they wore entertained at the noote of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foughty. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Woods entertained at a delicious chicken dinner Sunday for Mrs. Nettle Schrock and daughter, Miss Bess, and the Misses Marguerite and Ruth Myers of Bloomington, 111. A very enjoyable time was In order. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Buetell and daughter, ldella, were entertained Sunday at supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Sheroock at Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Vance and daughter, Lee Anna, and the Misses Adella Sellemeyer and Eva Acker, were entertained Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boerger in Root township. MR. CHRISTEN WAS CHOSEN (CONTINUE® FROM PAGE ONE) educationally and has had ihuch experience in teaching which should make him a splendid man for the place. He has taught in every grade in the rural schools and has served as superintendent of schools at Hyraera, Lawrence and Cutler. For five years he has taught the seventh and eighth grades in the Decatur schools. Mr. Christen’s family reside on a farm in Root township. He contemplates disposing of bis farm this fall and moving to this ctiy. , o NO DISAPPOINTMENT The five reels comprising tlie won derful photo play, “Protea” were received by Manager Parent of the Crystal theater this morning and the “flicker fans” will not be disappointed this afternoon and evening, as they were last Tuesday when the reels were lost enroute to this city. This play lias a reputation among film manutacturers as being one of the most marvelous and mysterious plays ever made. The play is based upon an adventuress who is employed by a nation to find out tlie secrets of a treaty which is being entered into between two other nations. Tlie daring acts, lighting costume changes and other features makes every second of the show a most exciting one. The price of admission will lie five and ten cents. \

HOUSE IS STRUCK. Lightning struck the residence of the J. J. Magley family corner of Thirteenth and Monroe street?, during the electrical storm, at noon today. It struck on the smoke stack on the chimney in the kitchen at a rear wing and passed down the wire holding the same, and ran off tearing the shingles on both corners at the north end of the kitchen. Tiie electricity then flashed over the electric wiring of the house and the ends of the wires in every room In the house blazed for a while. Miss Fanchon Magley who was standing nearest the chimney was shocked and suffered a headache therefrom this afternoon, and Mr. Magley who was standing about five feet away was slightly shocked. Neither, however were badly injured though their escape is considered quite miraculous. Had the electric wiring not carried off the current it is believed the house woudl have caught on fire. IS BEING REPAIRED. (United Press Service.) Vera Cruz, July 13 —(Special to Dai ly Democrat) —The three mile gap in the railroad out of here was being repaired today. It is predicted that the line between Mexico City and this point is being made intact so that Huerta may be brought to the American lines. Bankers here professed to know this afternoon that Huerta and Bianque will be iiere tomorrow night with their families. o A JOINT MEETING. Tiie committees of the Ladies Relief corps and the G. A. R. will hold a joint meeting at the G. A. R. hall tomorrow evening at 7:30 o’clock to make arrangements for the picnic which will be held July 33. o ■ APPOINTED MARSHAL. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., July 13 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The president nominated Mark Storen of Stottsburg, Indiana, today as United States Marshal for the district of Indiana. O'- — — YEOMAN NOTICE The Yeoman are requested to he at the hall at. eight o'clock this evening There will be initiation. “Something Doing.” o - - WANTED—A girl for housework. Inj quire at this office. ts

LAID Jo_ BEST Funeral Services for Mrs. John Colchin Were Held This Morning From ST. MARY'S CHURCH Death Occurred Saturday Afternoon From Tuberculosis and Bronchial Trouble Tlie funeral services for the late Mrs. Mary May Colchin, wife of John Colchin of this city who’s death oct urred Saturday aiternoon between three thirty ana tour oclock from tuberculosis and bronchial trouble wer held this morning at nine o’clock from the St. Mary’s Catholic church. Burial was made in the St. Joseph’s cemetery. Mrs.. Colchin. had been, in poor health for some time and had suffered a great deal from lung trouble. Three years ago this summer while visiting in Fort Wayne she was hurt in an automobile accident breaking her collar bone and dislocating her shoulder. Since this time she has been failing in health and it is thought that the results of this accident brought on quick consumption and poor Health. A jveek ago Friday she became dangerously sick and was confined to her bed. Her condition grew weaker day by day until she was relieved of iier suffering by the deatli Angel Saturday afternoon. Mrs. John Colchin who’s maiden name was Mary May. daugtiter of Mr., and Mrs. Dennis May was born in Cork City, Ireland, on the 20th of Sept., 1847. Coming to this country about thirty years ago she landed in Fort Wayne, where she made her home with relatives and on the 7th of June 1898 wag married to John Colchin. They immediately moved to this city and made this place their home, residing on North Fifth street. The deceased had no children, although she is survived by the following step-chil-dren, Joseph 8., of Bellfountain, 0., James of Columbia City, Louis of Chicago and Edward or Fort Wayne and Mrs. Dan Pettgen and Mrs. David Hughes also of Fort Wayne. One sister, Mrs. Ellen McCreary of Wabash also survives. Two nieces, Mrs. Oliver Edwards of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Foxvough of Warsaw and one nephew, John Ryan of Fort Wayne survive also. Tiled eceased was a most lovable woman kind hearted and generous and her many friends besides the familycircle were heart broken over her sudden death. The pall bearers this morning were; Mrs. Henry Voglewede, Mrs. Helen Berling, Mrs. Katherine Haefling, Mrs. Johns, Mrs. Dina Smith and Mrs. Margaret Ehinger.

POLICE COURT. After having thoughtfully considered the case from every side and permitting her anger to cool down, Mrs. Malinda Fronfield readied the conclusion this morning that she would gain nothing by bringing into court, Mrs. Ike Zimmerman, her daughter-in-law, whom she filed an affidavit against last week, on the charge of assault and battery, and therefore appeared before Mayor Christen and dismissed the case. Jesse Andrews of Monroe was arrested this morning by Officer Smitley on an affidavit filed against him for provoke. Tiie trouble occurred yesterday at tiie home of John Andrews, also of Monroe. Andrews appeared before Squire Kintz this afternoon and after pleading guilty to the charge, was fined $1 and coats which lie paid. o THE COURT NEWS. Margaret Jane Drake was granted letters of administration on the estate of her late husband, the late Jacob Drake. She gave SI,OOO bond. Real estate transfers: Leo Smith executor to Benjamin J. Smith, lot 337 Decatur, quit claim deed, $400; Jos. H. Brown ex. to Clarence Adsit, lot 303 Geneva, $625. o LIBRARY BOARD TO MEET. The regular monthly meeting of the library board will be held this evening at 7:30 o’clock at tiie library. o— — STRAYED OR STOLENN A horse weighing about 800 lbs, dapple grey with a brand on hip of a V and a cross. Finder leave word at office or Win. Myer, Mercer Avc. 16413 LATE CABBAGE PLANTS for SALE —corner Aaams and sth st. 25c per hundred. LEON GASS.

NOTICE OF DISOLUTION. Notice Is hereby given that the firm of Martin und Webster, conducting business under the firm name of lhe Adams County Creamery Company, at Decatur, Indiana, has tills day been di solved, Mr. Webster retiring from tlie firm because of ill health. Ihe business will be conducted by Mr. Martin under the same tiuiue and along the same lines. All accounts due should be paid at the office of the company as soon as possible anil al! bills due by tlie company will be assumed by Mr. Martin. We thank tlie people of tills community most kindly for their co-operation during the past year and solicit the same good treatment for Mr. Martin that you have given Mr. Webster. Dated this 13th day of July, 1911 The Adams County Creamery Co. E. F. WEBSTER E. L. MARTIN. 164t6 CASE INCURABLE Mrs. Henry Stevens Found to be Suffering From Incurable Cancer WAS NO OPERATION Cancers Cauterized and May Arrest Spread for a While —Other Notes Mrs. Henry Stevens who was taken yesterday afternoon to the Lutliet*in hospital Ft. Wayne, for an operation for fibroid tumors, was placed on the operating table this morning at nine O'clock, under the supervision of Dr. Van Swearengen and Dr. Elizabeth

Burns. It was found upon a thorough examination that tiie tumors were of an incurable cancerous nature and that they had fastened into the muscles of the pelvis. There was no operation except to cauterize the cancers. which may arrest their growtli and permit the patient to live months or several years. She may get better and enjoy fairly good health but will never be well again. Her husband and all her children are with her at the hospital, and will remain over today. Mrs. Stevens has been a sufferer for some time but became worse in the past three weeks. Harry Daniels, had the misfortune to step on a rusty spike in some scantlings about which he was working Saturday afternoon late. The spike penetrated his shoe and into the fleshy part of his foot, cutting and tearing it somewhat. Blood poison developed yesterday, but today lie is somewhat better. Anna Ruth, two weeks old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hooten, became prostrated with the heat and for a while was quick sick, but is better. Mrs. Martha Hay is ill of rheumatism. FINE EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) ure. These helps are for the Second Room teachers. One Modern Atlas. Four Duplicators for Primary teachers. The above named supplies have been much needed, and the School Board is to be congratulated for the liberal way in which the school’s needs have been, and being, met. SELLS INTEREST (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) Ills friends, and they are many, to agree with him that lie should leave Decatur for the present. His family likewise have made many good friends during their residence here who regret that they are preparing to leave. They expect to complete all arrangements and will depart in about two weeks. The legal notice of the dissolution appears in this paper and by reading it you will notice that all accounts hre due to the office and that Mr. Martin assumes any obligations the firm may owe. The creamery gives to the farmers of this community a splendid market for their cream and is an institution that adds to the city’s industries in numerous ways. We bespeak for the Adams County Creamery company a continued and constantly increasing prosperity. oDemocrat Wants Ads Pay.

LOW RATE EXCURSION VIA Cl OVER LEAP ROUTE ri uffton, marion! kokomo & frankfort bLUfrivD., Every Sunday See ,J. H. THOMPSON. Agent Decat® for Information "ATTENTION FARMER Our price for Butter Fat for the week ending with July 13th. is EXTRA 28c No. l-27c, No. 2-25 c To Wholesale . 27c To Retail . • -31 c Bring Us Your Cream correct weights and tests guaranteed ADAMS COUNTY CRtAMERY^OMPANY qq^RLESsThe only Manure Spreader on the market that scatters and spreads a swath wider than the tread of the machine. Made of best material and lasts longer than other Spreaders. Come in and let us demonstrate why you will not be satisfied unless you have a “FEARLESS” Lee Ha.rdwa.re Co. We invite inspection and investigation

tOK RENT A house on Mercer Avenue; modern. Call 624 Mercer Avenue or phone 208. 157tC. FOR SALE—single open buggy in good condition. Will sell for ten dollars. Inquire at this office. ts

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