Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 17, Decatur, Adams County, 29 June 1905 — Page 1

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VOLUME XLIX.

ALL IN THE MONTH OF JUNE

The Edwards-Niblick Ceremony at the Methodist Church

MANY GUESTS The Bremerkamp-Blos-som Nuptuals Miss Olive Daily Married TuesdayJohn Smith to Wed Monday—Jack Daily on the Firing Line.

A sacred, impressive, yet happy ceremony marked the weddingTuesday afternoon of Miss Josephine Niblick to Mr. Oliver Pearl Edwards, the event occurrng at the First Methodist Episcopal church, at precisely 4:30 o’clock. More than two hundred friends of the popular young bride and groom were present. Ata few moments before the appointed hour, and while the guests were arriving, Kiss Julia Shaw of Cincinnati, a college room mate of the bride, took her seat at the organ. After a prelude. Mrs. Clyde Edwards, of Leipsic, Ohio, sang “Can It Be True?" Her voice was clear and beautiful and the audience listened with interest. As Mrs. Edwards concluded, the ribbon bearers, Misses Helen Niblick, sister of the bride and Harriet Morrison, cousin, passed down the center aisle of the church, forming the path. They were gowned in white net, over silk accordian pleated, trimmed with white ribbon quilling. The ushers, Mr. Wayland Sutton. Cincinnati; Mr. John Werner, Le’pHo; Mr. Frank Good, Sidney. Ohio, and Mr. Serge Edwards, Leipsic, followed. Then came the bride's i maids. Miss Ro Hammond. Free-| mont, Neb.; Lillian Durflinger, London, O.; May Niblick of this City, and Sallie Vesey, Fort Wayne. They were dressed all in white with green chiffon scarfs. Miss Agnes Shrock of this city was maid of honor and wore a beautiful gown of green flowered net over green taffetti. Each carried a shower bouquet of white roses. The bride entered the church, leaning on her father's arm. She wore a white etnbroideried net robe over white satin and a 'carried a bouquet of sweet peas and a oolar of amethysts and pearls, the gift from the groom. Her bridal veil was full length, > trailing to the floor. The bride and her maid of honor were met at the altar by the groom and his best man, Mr. Earl Edwards who had entered through the north aisle. Rev. John C. White per formed the ceremony, using the beautiful ring service, and pronouncing the Irenediotion. The church was decorated with potted ferns and palms. Mr. Arthur Suttles acted as master of ceremonies. A reception at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick, corner of Jefferson and Adams streets, followed immediately, a feature of which was the three-course wedding supper, asrved at six o’clock, when one hundred and sixteen guests were seated at one time. The colors were green and white and these were carried out through the entire supper. The dining room was decorated with white and green carnations, smilax and ' ferns, and there was the bridal table at which seated the bride and groom their attendants. Over the

center of the table was a floral wedding bell, vases of carnations were at either end and about the edge of the table was a wreath of smilax. The other guests were seated at sixteen small tables in the reception and living rooms and on the prrch. Au event of the supper was the distribution of the immense wedding cake, in which Miss May i Niblick, one of the bride's maids secured the wedding ring, Mrs. Clvde Edwards the gold thimble and Mr, Wayland Sutton, the cash, which proved to be a ten cent piece. The evening was spent in entertaining. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver |P. " Edwards, left at 9:30 o’clock for Lima, Ohio, from where they went to Chicago this morning. After a day or two in that city they will leave for a several weeks’ visit to the Pacific coast, visiting at Los Angeles. San Prancisco, ana taking in the Rogers and Clark exposition at Portland, Oregon. The bride is ; well known to most of our readers, I being the very p ipular daughter of I Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick, She is educated and accomplished, being a graduate of the high school of this city and the Delaware, Ohio, university. At the latter place she met Mr. Edwards, of Leipsic, Ohio, and thei** friendship soon developed into love. Mr. Edwards .s a prosperous young business man. and the happ z young couple start upon a pathway, filled with brightness for the future. They will reside at Leipsic, where Mr. Edwards is associated with his brothers in manufacturing enterprises. They were the recipients of many costly and beautiful presents. Wednesday at eight o'clock at the St. Mary’s Catholic church, occurred the wedding of Miss Edith Blossom to Mr. Ansel Bremerkamp. The spacious church was taxed to its utmost by the friends of the contracting parties. Tn i wedding march was played by Sister Aloyis ius and as the organ pealed forth its beautiful strains the wedding party proceeded down the aisle of the church. Misses Edna Ehinger and Stella Bremerkamp, the latter being a sister of the groom acting as bride’s maids came first, both being dressed in green silk mull over a green taffetta with a bobinette yoke and each carrying a bou quet of white carnations and maid en hair ferns. Following came the bride, Miss Edith Blossom, who was gowned in cream silk mull over a cream taffetta with an overlace yoke ami a flowing white veil carrying a bouquet of white roses and asparagus ferns. She was accompanied by her brother Richard Blossom, who acted as best man, he being dressed in the conventional black. Mr. Ansel Bremerkamp, the groom, who was dressed in the conventional black, then followed, accompanied by Miss Ada Deininger, who acted as the maid of honor, she being dre’sed in white silk mull over a white taffetta and carried a bouquet of white carnations and maiden’s hair ferns. The bridal party proceeded to the altar where i Father Wilken performed the cere- ! mony. Special music was rendered | by a quartette composed of Misses Clara Terveer and May Niblick, and Messrs. Louis A. Holthouse and William Bosse. Miss Ter veer I sang a beautiful solo and Miss Nib- | lick and Mr. Holthouse singing a duet At the church Messrs. Tom j Ehinger and Herbert Bremerkamp I acted as ushers. Immediately after j the ceremony the bridal party I drove to the home of Mr. and Mrs. P G Hooper, where at ten-thirty o'clock a wedding breakfast was served. The Hooper home was beautifoll’’ decorated for the occasion, the reception room in white

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carnations, white roses and green and red and white ribbons. The library room, which was occupied Jby the bridal party at the wedding breakfast, was decorated in white carnations, white sweet peas, and white ribbons, while the tables were spread in white linen and were dotted with out glass. The dining room was decorated in white sweet peas and white and green ribbons. Mrs. Hooper was assisted in serving the wedding breakfast by Misses Jessie Blossom, Clara Soldner, Dolly Simcoke, Fanny Robison and Mrs. D. B. Erwin. The out of town guests were Miss Nan Peterson Albion, Ind ; Miss Clara Sold ner, Herne; Mrs. John Magley, Monmouth; and Raymond Bremerkamp who arrived this morning from Garber, Oklahoma. Mr. H. H. Bremerkamp, father of the groom, and his son, Otto, who were also at Oklahoma, missed the train at St. Louis and could not be present. Miss Blossom, the bride, is a daughter of Mrs. Helen M. Blossom, who resides on north Second street, and is one of the city’s most beautiful young ladies. She is accomplished and has a host of young friends who wish her much joy. Mr. Bremerkamp the groom, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Bremerkamp, and is one of the hustling young men in the city, being at present engaged in the grain business for E. L Car- , rol. The happy young couple left this evening for the north, their exact destination not being given. They will be absent for several weeks, returning to this city, where they expect to make their future , home.

A complete surprise to her many Decatur friends is the announoeuent that Miss Oilve Dailey of this o.ty, was married Tuesday to Mr. W. R. Pierson of Cromwell, Connecticut. The event occurred at the Episcopal church at West Port. Conn., Rector E. Dean performing the ceremony. The happy couple left immediately for Maine Woods, Maine, where Mr. Pierson owns a modern cottage and whero they will enjoy the summer months. Mr. Pierson is a florist at Crom well, is well to do and a young man of excellent at taiaments. Miss Dailey was reared in this county, graduated from the high school, also from the state university at Bloomington and from Wellsey college near Boston. She caught a term in the schools here, and for a year past has been instructor in an acadamy at Middle town, Conn. Her mother and other relatives here have known of her engagement for some time, but the public here were not aware of it until the announcement of the wedding was made. Miss Dailey is an educated, accomplished and handsome young lady. The Pierson floral gardens are the largest in the New England States, being owned by the family, and Mr. Pierson, the groom, being interested therein. Lee Martin yesterday received a letter from John Smith, announcing that his wedding to Miss Anna Durkin would occur next Monday morning at eight o’clock, at the St. Rose church, at Lima, Ohio. In this letter Mr. Smith requested the presence of Mr. Martin, as he de sired him to act as best. Mr. and Mrs. Smith immediately after their wedding will leave for the east on a wedding tour returning to this oitv in three weeks, making a short visit, when they will leave for Lima, Ohio, where they will make their future home. Tuesday afternoon immediately after Noah Loch had erected his band stand in front of the Boston Store someone in a joking manner placed a sign on the stand, which was decorated with flags and had a placard on announcing that Jesse Daily, who is at present engaged at the Boston I Store as clerk, would be married on | July 25th. Tne sign drew consid-

erab’e attention and when Jesse is asked concerning the reliability of the printed statement, he neither denies or affirms the same, the con- ■ sequence being that he is receiving a number of congratulations in advance. One thing was lacking on the card, and that was the name of the intended, and for this information our readers will te forced to consult Mr. Dailey. Alex Leßrun is busily engaged at present painting the front of the Studabaker building, near Ball & Meyers’ furniture store, where he expects to open up a first-class meat mraket, and to'be ready for business by next Monday While at work at his quarry in this city yesterday, Julius Haugk had the misfortune to have a large stone fall on his left hand, inflicting painful injuries. The hand was badly crushed and the thumb torn almost to shreds. Dr. C. S. Clark dressed the injuries. The Montpelier races will be held July 11, 12, 13 and 14. This program contains some good fast speed in pacing, trotting and running, and the lovers of this sort of sportcan get their money’s worth. The purses in the pacing and trotting races is S4OO in each race, and there is three such races each day for four days. At the M. E. parsonage at Monroe, Sunday evening, occurred the wedding of Miss Margaret M- Jacobs to P. F. Davis, both of Steele, Ind., Rev. J. A. Sprague performing the ceremony. On last Wed nesday evening a brother of Mr. Davis, John W., was married to Miss Edith C. Bradtmiller at their •>wn new home, at 507 East Wayne street, Fort Wayne, Rev. Sprague performng this ceremony. as on former occasions Preble will again celebrate the Fourth of July in their usual brilliant manner the event to be celebrated on the eveping of July 3. The features of the evening will be bicycle races, potatoe and'sack races and a balloon ascension in the evening. A grand display of fireworks will be had and the occasion celebrated in a fitting manner. Several large crowds from this city are already contemplating taking in this big time. Miss Ida Lucinda Stoneburner, twenty pix years of age, died at two o’clock yesterday morning, after an illness of several weeks, . death resulting from typhoid fever. Miss Stoneburner was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stoneburner, of Kirkland township, and was highly respected in that community, being a devoted member of the Pleasant church. The funeral services were held this afternoon- at two o’clock from the Pleasant church, and interment will be made in the Pleasant cemetery. Last Sunday at the home of Mr. William Trim, one half mile east of Monroe, was the scene of a very happy gathering, when about forty of his friends and relatives gathered there to remind him of the fact that he had reached his 29th milestone in life. Mr. Trim was induced to go out on the farm and look over his crops with his father and while thus engaged the party arrived witn well filled baskets with which to serve dinner. Mr. Trim arrived soon afterwards and was very much surprised to see so large a number of friends gathered there. After partaking of the elegant dinner, a general good time was had, for a few hours, when the guests left, wishing Mr. Trim many more such pleasant occasions. Those present were John Hill, wife and children, George Hill, wife and baby. Henny Hill, wife and baby, Gove Hill, Ben Hill, Dan Hill, Mr. and Mrs. John Trim, Mr. and Mrs. John Trim, Simeon Brandy berry, wife and daughters, Etta and Alice, Joe Brandyberry and wife, A. Myers, Mrs. Emma Robison and children, John Case, wife and baby, Mrs. Jacob Wable and daughter, Charles Hill, wife and children, and MasterWilliam Beatty, of Blue reek township. Mrs. Maud Franks And baby, 'of DeKalb county and Will Trim ! and family. ■>>

The traction company at present are among the busiest people in the coun*-v, as they are rapidly pushing the work of completing the line, so as to get in running or der as soon as possible. A force of men were put to work this morning in laying ties so that as soon as the steel rails arrive they can be laid. The firm of E. and H. Cr-dua is n ; more, theyjhaving Monday morning disposed of their poultry, egg and butter plant to Messrs. Moser & Frisinger, of Wren. Ohio, and the new firm took possession at once. The cause of the charge of business was due to the ill health of Edward Cordua. who was unable to attend to the business, as it should be attended to, and who expects to take a rest and recuperate. Daring their short stay in business the firm of E. Cordua built up a nice business, and have firmly established their Tade. The new firm is composed of hustlers, and we predict a bright future for them. Messrs. Will and Harry Cordua will still be retained by the new firm.

John Soldner. of Berne, the venerable father of John, David. Peter and Sara Soldner, well known in the county, celebrated his nintieth birthday Tuesday. He emigrated from France to America in 1845, and for five years thereafter lived in Wayne county, Ohio. In 1850, he was married to Maria Stauffer, and together they set out for the then newly and sparsely settled Aams county, and located near rhe banks of the Wabash and began clearing in the primeval forest for his future homestead, known since as the Soldner farm southeast of Berne. Here he toiled hard and with his faithful wife reared a family of five sons and two daughters and started them all on the road to success in life. He and his companion lived on his farm fortyfive years, until 1895, when they moved to Berne and since then live in a substantial dwelling on west Franklin street, to enjoy the fruits of their long years of thrift and industry in ease, with four sons and one daughter and a goodly number of grandchildren near around them to brighten their remaining yeais. At a continued regular session of the city council Monay night a complete change was made in the force of employes at the city plant, Thomas Haefling being crowded out, Alva Henderson added as fireman and Clayton Dorwin and Tom Baker advanced from fireman to electrical engineeis. The minutes of the meeting show the following business transacted: The assessments on the D. I Weikle sewer were continued until Thursday evening, when a special session is to be held to hear a discussion of objections filed by A. Van Camp. The street committee reported favorably in regard to the B. W. Sholty plat and the report was accepted, everyone voting aye but j Teeple. Upon motion of Gaffer the mattei of arranging water works and electrical employes’ was taken up. Gaffer nominated Tom Baker as day engineer or electrician and Ford >oe named Tom Haefling, the former being elected on first ballot by a vote of four to two. For night electrical engineer Kirsch nominated Clayton Dorwin, Fordyce named Haefling and Teeple named Jacob Eady. On the fourth ballot Dorwin received four votes and Haefling two, thus electing the former. The selection of firemen was then taken up, the new electrical engineers selecting, taking away two firemen. It was decided to do away with one fireman and make the jobs all twelve hour tricks. For the first trick Alva Henderson and Harve Rice were nominated the former winning by a vote of four to two; for the second trick Rice was chosen unanimously. Porter moved that the fireman and engineers be paid sixty dollars a month instead of fifty as heretofore, and the motion carried, Teeple and Fordyce voting "no.” Tom Haefling who was let out la-t-Jiight has been a city employe for several years. No reason was given for his discharge.

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NUMBER 17

A large number of residents of our city are making arrangements to attend the grand fair, which will be held at Liorary hall, in Fort j Wayne June tae 21st to July Ist inclusive. It is being given by i Fort Wayne Council No. 451, Knights of Columbus, and he proceeds will be donated to St. Vincent's Orphan’s home in that city. Certainly, nothing more noble could appeal to th-* charitably inclined than to extend assistance to these poor children. Mayor Edward Dunne, of Chicago, opened the fair Wednesday evening, and was escorted to the hall by a large parade. An -xcellent musical and literary, program has been arranged for each evening, and numerous new features will be introduced. A grand distribution of prizes valued at S2OOO and including an automobile, piano, bedroom set, and numerous other articles will take place. Al Foster, a local character of Adams street fame, and Ed Touhey were arrested Monday night by the night policemen on a charge of fighting. The boys were given an immediate hearing before 'Squire Smith, where they plead guilty, and were assessed a dollar and costs each. The racket started in the Nickle Plate saloon and from reports Touhey was not to blame in any respect. Foster, who is a rowdy, and on several former occasions has been in trouble and appeared before the courts, started an assault on James Coverdale who had in no way offended him. Touhey, as peacemaker, tried to stop Foster, who suddenly turned on him and asked him if tie wanted any of the game, strik inghim at the same time. Touhey told him to go into the alley and they would fight it out. The boys started out, but did not get a chance to fight, as the officers arrested them without any blow being struck. For some time Foster has been trying to start a fight, and s always looking for trouble, and the next time he is arrested should be given the full extent of the law. doth men stayed the docket. Daffis Kern, a young man who resides east of this city, with his father, Washington Kern, was arrested evening by Deputy Sheriff Dallas Butler, on a charge of assault and battery, the assault oeing perpetrated upon h.s old father, and the affidavit being ■‘worn to by Davis Dailey. The rial was held before 'Squire Smith. Mr. Kern stated that early zesterday evening this son drove lome from this city in a state of ntoxicatoin. He got out cf the ig went into the house and cursed >eoause supper was not ready and dated that he was in a hurry to eturn to this city. Mr. Karn inbrnied his son that he could not lave the rig to come to town, vhich greatly infuriated Davis, vho stated he would come to town md that his f«ther would give him uoney to spend. Mr. Kern again refused, and in a fit of rage Davis struck his father who by the way is a cripple, having recently had his leg broken. Tne blow landed his face, knocking Mr. Kern to the floor. He then jumped on him, kicked him several times, severely choked his father and slapped him a number of times in the face with his hand. The hired men who were close at hand, hearing the noise, hastened to the house and heard Davis threaten to kill his father. The men with considerable roughness pulled Davis up, who immediately left the house and went to the barn. In the meantime Mrs. Dailey had been informed as to Davis’ actions, lame to tins city filed an affidavit ■ and Deputy Sheriff Butler arrested him. ’Squire Smith after hearing ; the evidence, fined Davis $25 and f costs, which amounted in all to ; $35, this being the full extent of the law, and the time informed i Davis that he only wished the I law permitted him to impose a jail sentence with it. Davis, however went to jail being unable to pay his fine, and will be one of Sheriff Butler's star boarders for , the next thirty-five days.