Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 16, Decatur, Adams County, 20 June 1907 — Page 1

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[THE STEELE-HARB WEDDING Mr*. McMillen Hostes* at a Happy Event for Mr*. Dorwin—Friend* Surprise Uncle Nick Meiber*. ' simple yet impressive was the rwedding of Miss Cecil R. Harb to Mr. lEmest E. Steele, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Steele, which took place at the parsonage of the United Brethren church, Rev. Kessinger officiating. The bride was becomingly dressed in a dainty gown of white. She is the favorite among the members of the Church where she is an earnest worker; while Mr. Steele is a hustling machinist at the Van Camp foundry. The young couple immediately took possession of their newly furnished home on Ninth street. The Democrat extends their congratulations. i Saturday evening the young ladies of the Menu-Ates enjoyed another of elegant three-course dinners given at the home of Miss Pansy Beil, at six o’clock. Two new members, the Misses Francis Merryman and Emma | Hoffman were initiated into the mys teries of the club. In the evening # they attended the Electric theater and Pictorium.

Mrs. S. M. Dorwin was the honored I guest at a six o’clock dinner given by Mrs. W. W. P. McMillen at her Rome on Winchester street, Saturday evening to a small company of ladies numbering ten. The ladies were invited to come at four o’clock at six I they found their places by comical [place cards, representing Mrs. DorI win’s trip to Europe. A large bowl I of carnations and fems were the slmI pie yet pretty decorations of the table. The dinner was very nicely served in four courses. The color scheme of pink prevailed throughout the courses. Small favors of buttonhole bouquets I consisting of flowers and an American hflag were given the guests. Mrs. Dorwin Sunday for New York City, and in a few days she will sail for Europe. Those present were the Mesdames C. A. Dugan, Kate Champer, Elizabeth Morrison, John Niblick,

David Studebaker, TV. H. Nachtrleb, Fred Mills, Louise Rout, Miss Hattie Studebaker, Mrs. Geddes, of Goshen, Ind.; Mrs. Victoria Hill. Another six o’clock dinner which was very dainty in its appointment was the one given by Mrs. John Peterson, of Winchester street Saturday evening in compliment of Miss Anna Carlisle, of Cincinati, Ohio. The ladies who enjoyed the dinner besides Miss Carlisle, were: Mesdames Geo. Flanders, Fanny Cole, Florence DeVilbiss, French Quinn, of Paragould, Arkansas; D. M. Hensley, Miss Anna Carlisle.' . A large party of friends and comrades surprised Uncle Nicholas Meibers at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. John Voglewede Saturday after--noon. The party formed a body and then marched to his home to celebrate his eighty-third birthday anniversary. “Uncle” Nick was sitting in the yard enjoying the glorious sunshine when he saw his old, friends headed by Rev. Father Theo. H. Wilken and William Blackburn, while the remaining men soon followed these two with ' their congratulations. As of old they told of their hardships in their past* life when they were young, also, Father Wilken delivered an excellent talk in German. Those who could understand German were more than pleased for they said his talk was f/Jort but straight to the point. Im(lediately following this Mayor D. D. Coffee gave another interesting address but in English. He gave bis listeners many good thoughts which ’ were appreciated by each. At three , o’clock a delicious luncheon was servl ed. “Uncle” Nicholas Meibers was | bom in the kingdom of Hanover, Germany, on June 15, 1824. He came to this country in 1845 with his parents, »who settled on a farm three miles y\ - est of this city. The family resided there for a few years, then moved to Decatur. At this time “Uncle” Nick was not twenty years of age. He was a carpenter and - worked at this trade for some time In this city. Later he was engaged in Ahe dry goods and grocery business but now is living a retired life with John Vogelwede. Those present fWere: Rev. Theodore Wilkins, R. B. Allison, D. R. Patterson, James Stone, llsaac Peterson, Comrade Brake, Nicholas Omlor, Thomas Moran, Andrew Krunemacher, Birney Terveer, Peter ; Forblng, H. H. Bremerkamp- John H. Bretnerkamp, Beacher Meibers, D. D.

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Coffee, John Schurger, Titus Ernst, Robert Blackburn, A. Deininger Ben, Knapke, Wm. Blackburn, John Vogle wede. With large bouquets of red carnations and ferns arranged in an artistic manner on the mantles and five small tables with dainty little tally cards to correspond with the decorations was the scene at the home of Miss Marie Kintz, Saturday afternoon when eighteen of her girl friends responded to invitations calling them to spend the afternoon from two to five o’clock playing progressive peanuts. The first prizes were won by Misses Frances MQler and Agnes Meibers, while the Misses Vera Radamacher and Agnes Coffee captured the second prizes. At four o’clock the girls were served a three-course luncheon which was elegant. The girls who were present were: Agnes Kohne, Naomi Niblick, Agnes Meibers, Vera Radamaker, Ruth and Frances Miller, Agnes Coffee, Ester Corbett, Celestia Mylott, Margaret and Carrie Gallogly, Celia Gillig, Ireta Erwin, Marie Gass, Emma Kinney, Bernadette Forbing, Eethel Ehinger. HAD RELATIVES IN THIS CITY Lectured for the Farmers’ Institute and Appeared Here On Several Occasion*. Mrs. Florence DeVilbiss and Mrs. Fannie Cole left Sunday evening for Ft. Wayne, being called there on account of the death of Mrs. Naomi DeVilbiss, one of the best known women in this section of the state. The Journal-Gazette speaks of the good woman’s death as follows: Mrs. Naomi DeVilbiss, wife of Mr. W. F. DeVilbiss, and for a number of years a member of the lecturing staff of the Indiana Farmers’ institute, died at 10:15 o’clock Saturday night at Hope hospital after a confinement of three weeks. About three weeks ago she underwent a delicate surgical operation and from the effects she failed to rally sufficient to leave her room. Mrs. DeVilbiss was one of the best known women of Indiana, having traveled over the entire state under the auspices of the agricultural department of purdue university. She was secretary of the Allen county institute for several years and one of the founders and officers of the Homemakers’ association. She was born in Madison township April 1, 1860. and had spent her life in this county. For years she was associated in her work with the late Mrs. Mary Erwin, of Bourbon, Ind. The funeral of Mrs. W. F. DeVilbiss was held Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock from the family residence, three miles northwest of Ft. Wayne, on the Goshen road, with interment at the I. O. O. F. cemetery at New Haven. Expressions of sorrow over the death of Mrs. DeVilbiss are universal, and her unexpected death is regarded as a personal loss by all of her many friends throughout Indiana where she had lectured in the interests of the state farmers’ institue. o OHIO CITY MAN WAS MURDERED John Lynch Shot and Killed—Harry Martin at Celina. Harry Martin, of Spencerville, 0., an employe of the C. H. & D. at Celina, who was shot Saturday night by John Lynch, died Sunday night. The shooting occurred at Mrs. John Brown’s boarding house in Celina. Martin and Mrs. Brown were talking la the front? room when Lynch entered. “I would like to speak to you alone,” Lynch is reported to have said to Mrs. Brown. Martin said. “What you have to say can be said before me.” Lynch replied in an ugly manner drawing $ revolver 1 and pulling the trigger, the bullet striking Martin in the eye, lodging in the brain. Lynch was arrested after a severe struggle with officers. Lynch claims that Martin recently visited at the former’s home in Dayton and was there'with Mrs. Lynch. Lynch followed Martin to Celina and shot him. Lynch is in jail, charged with first-degree murder. Harry Martin was aged 40 years. He is as on of Washington Martih, of Ohio City, and whs born and raised there.

Mrs. Orpha Bain of Akron, Ohio, passed through here today enroute to Saginaw, Mich., where she will visit for a few weeks.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday, June 20, 1907.

A PIONEER OF THIS COMMUNITY Had Been in Poor Health for Some Time But Only 111 Since Friday. Deitrich Reiter, aged seventy-seven years, and one of the best known farmers of Allen county died Sunday afternoon at three o’clock at his country home one half mile north of Wilt Hams, after an illness of a year’s duration, death resulting from bright’s disease and other complications. He became bedfast just two weeks ago, and from that time on his decline was rapid, death relieving him yesterday afternoon. He was born in Germany, and when but a mere lad came to this country and settled in Adams county, where he resided until he purchased a farm in Allen county, where he had since made his home. He was a prosperous and influential farmer and his friends are innumerable. During his life time he was a tower of strength in politics, always affiliating with the Democratic party and doing much goodfor that cause among his neighbors and friends. He was jof a kind and loving disposition and his many kind acts and deeds will be sadly missed by those who came in close contact with him. Mr. Reiter was well known in this city, often coming here to do his trading and business and he had a host of friends who will be grieved to learn of his sudden demise. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at two-thirty o’clock at the St. Johns church, Rev. Jaus, officiating, the funeral cortege leaving the house at one-thirty o’clock. Interment will be made in the St. John’s cemetery. He leaves two daughters, namely Mrs. Fred Schoppman of Allen county, and Mrs. Praugie, of Ft. Wayne and six sons namely Harmon and Henry of Root township, Charles of Allen county, Louis of Ft. Wayne and Fred of North Dakota.

NEWS FROM THE COURT HOUSE A Marriage License—An Inventory —The Board of Review. A marriage license was issued to William N. Nix, aged forty, of Huntington, and Elizabeth A. Nix, aged twenty-eight, of this city. The bride was married once before, her husband John Nix having died fourteen months ago. Mapy J- Weeks administratrix of the estate of Grant W. Weeks, filed an inventory showing personal property, amounting to $742.73. W. B. Hale and A. G. Briggs were the appraisers. , This was Monroe township day before the board of review, but up to noon no one had appeared to register an objection to the appraisement. - -o - — ■ DEM. CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR Dr. Byrne Wants the Job in State of Washington. Spokane, Wash., June 19. —i)r. Patrick S. Byrne, formerly mayor of Spokane, announce today he will be a candidate on the Democratic ticket for governor of Washington, against Gov. Albert E. Mead, Republican, and Samuel S. Cosgrove, of Pomeroy. The primaries under the new law will take place next fall, by which time it is expected Jhei'e will be at least a dozen candidates. Dr. Byrne- was defeated for congress last spring and declined the nomination as mayor of Spokane in May. In making the announcement he said: “There is no money In politics, but there certainly is a great deal of honor in the position of governor of this state. I believe the time is ripe to elect a Democratic governor and I am entering the campaign with the full expectancy of getting the most votes and with them the office.” o ■ The case of the State ve. Frank Cotton for perjury will doubtless be discontinued upon the calling of the trial at Portland next Friday, as Cotton, according to information received today by his attorneys, Simmons & Dailey, is confined to one of the Elkhart hospitals at Elkhart, his present home, suffering from organic heart troubles The affidavit to his illness, signed by the physicians and hospital attendants at Elkhart, will arrive here this evening and the attorneys will at once forward them to Portland with the request that the trial be continued. — Bluffton Banner.

A HAPPY WEDDING Rev. D. B. Reckard Weds Maggie V. Hill > REV. BERGMAN GAVE CEREMONY Weil Known Minister, Three Score Year* and Ten, Married at Baptist Qhurch Last Evening. “In the beginning” we are told, “God created the heavens and the earth.” Following this wonderful creation, we read that God spake into existence, the seas, nature and the animal family. The next number presented to our notice is God placing man in the midst of this creation, as the ruler over all. We read further that our creator looked upon this mighty work as yet being incomplete, until that striking and significant exclamation fell from his lips, “it is not good for 'man to live alone,” and He to create a “help-meet” for man, whi|h proved to be the crowning feature to |he situation. Since that time man has been observing the scriptural precept, and we find it a common thing for him to launch his frail bark out upon the great sea of human life, his God-given “rib” placed in its proper place by the hand of his maker. Durllng B. Reckard and Maggie Hill have for some time been laboring under the impression that life would be sweeter and more complete, were they sailing upon the vessel of matrimonial bliss, and Tuesday night,while the clock in the tower was striking the hour of eight, they marched to the altar, and there each vowed to be a life-long companion to the other, as long as they both shall live. The bride, clad in her trousseaux of spotless white, the groom, dressed in his black frock, presented an appearance that was equal to the magnificence of Solomon and his Egyptian gem.

Rev. Reckard is a retired Baptist minister. He has served the people of Adams county and vicinity for forty years. He is well known and commands the respect of the community. Mrs. Reckard was formerly a resident of Pleasant Mills, Ind., but for the past year has made her home in Decatur. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Reckard together with the Democrat, join heartily in wishing them a happy and prosperous voyage through life. REV. THOMAS DEAD One of Best Known U. B Ministers. . IN THIS ENTIRE SECTION Had Been Active in Ministry for Over . Half a Century-—Has Written An Interesting Book. North Manchester .June 19. —(Special.) —Rev. Fletcher Thomas, one of the "oldest ministers in the United Brethren church, died at his home here Monday night at 12 o’clock. He was active in the ministry for fifty-five years, thirty-five years of which he was a presiding elder in the St. Joseph conference in northern Indiana. Two jrears ago he retired from active work and devoted his time to writing a book of memoirs portraying the scenes and activities of the days of ministerial labor. It is said that he organized fully two-thirds of the United Brethren churches in the St. Joseph conference. The book will undoubtedly be well received and widely read. . - ... . ———— — E. E. DeWitt informed us this morning that he was now a full fledged Decaturite, as he had moved his household goods and effects from Montpelier and would by the middle of next week be fully established in his new home. Mr. DeWitt is the proprietor of the Smoke House, and during his short stay to date has proven himsef a worthy citizen and we welcome him and his family to our midst.

THE GAUNT-BREINER NUPTIALS Eighty Guest* Enjoyed the Occasion —Both Well and Favorably Known. Sunday morning at 11:30 at the home of William Breiner in Root township occurred a pretty home wedding, when his daughter, Miss Goldie and Mr. Ola Gaunt, of St. Marys township were united in the holy bonds. The bride was attended by Miss Margaret Moore of Bremen, Indiana,while the groom’s best man was Mr. Harley Swygart, of Preble, Ind. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. E. Stoop and was quite impressive. The dining table upon which was placed eighty plates for the guests was heavily laden with the choicest eatables that money can buy and from 12 to 4 o’clock those present made ( desperate /effort to store it away, but when none could eat any more, still there was enough left to satisfy many more had they been present. From 4 to 7 o’clock cigars were furnished the gentlemen present and all enjoyed a good social time. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful presents. The Democrat joins with their many friends inw ishing them an abundance of success. . » Guests present: Mrs. Lafayette Gaunt, Mrs. Simon Traster, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lower, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Moor, Dr. P. B. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. David Liby, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Liby, Mr. and Mrs. Mat Breiner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Breiner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Aughenbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Tracher, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson, Mrs. Eli Krist, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Falk, Albert Lehrman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Andrew.!, Mr. James Kiefer, Mr. and Mrs. WUberwoods, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hower, Burley Suggart, Mr. H. M. Daniels, Albert Lehrman, Miss Alma Swygart, Mr. Jesse Traster, Mr. John Yager. WILL OCCUR SATURDAY MORNING Rev. Brown, of Lebanon, to Deliver the Address—Program is a Splendid One. Prof. Opliger was busy today completing arrangements for the first annual common school commencement to be held at Steele’s park next Saturday morning at 9:45. The program for this occasion is as follows: Instumental Music Orchestra Music —Selected ...Temple Quartette Invocation Rev. C. H. Wilcox Music —Selected ...Temple Quartette Class Address —“Uncle Sam” ... Rev. L. E. Brown Music—Selected ...Temple Quartette Presentation of Diplomas Ass’t State Supt. Lawrence McTurnan. Music —Selected ...Temple Quartette Song, “God Be With you ’Till We Meet Again” ............ Audience Led by Temple Quartette. The exercises will be over by noon, allowing the people from the south part of the county ample time in which to secure dinner and catch the noon train for home. The music for the occasion will be furnished by the Decatur orchestra and the Temple quartette of Huntington. Rev. L. E. Brown, of Lebanon, who will deliver the address of the day “Uncle Sam,” is one of the ablest lecturers of the state and al] who can should hear him. No admission fee will be charged for this occasion and all who are interested in school work are cordially invited to attend, whether or not you have been specially invited. It is the desire of superintendent Opliger and the county board to make this first event of this kind a successful one and good weather, permitting, it will be the banner educational day in the history of Adams county. - o Kalver and Hurst, who run a fertilizer plant at Decatur,,, and take up dead horses, have used fifty-two this spring which they have gotten around Monroeville and Decatur. These have all died of a new disease never known , around there before. The horse is , taken with a bad cough which quick- , ly develops into a difficulty in breathing similar to heaves, and very few ( recover. As the ones counted have all - been valuable animals, it means a 3 loss of at least >IO,OOO to the farmers of that section—Bluffton Banner.

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MRS. FRONEFIELD ON HAND File* Another Divorce Case and Asks Alimony—A Partition Suit Also Filed. A marriage license was Issued to Fred A. Blazer, aged twenty and Lena Brandyberry, aged twenty-four. The bride’s maiden name was Hrashman, she having been married once before and only divorced ten days ago. A marriage v rather out of the ordinary granted to Durling B. Reckar seventy, and Maggie V. , aged forty-nine. The groe u.B married once before his V died eighteen months ago. .Xathan Shepherd, guardian for Ray Connor, filed his account currents showing a balance on hands of 1133.53. Attorney Judson Teeple filed a new cade Wednesday < .•whicSh. sounds far miliar, it being' entitled Malinda Fronefield vs. William C. Fronefield. This is the fourth or fifth attempt of this kind, the last one being successful and the divorce granted during the last term of court. On May 11th, a few days after they were remarried and lived together until June 3rd. Cruel and inhuman treatment are alleged, battles on June 14th and June 17th being especially referred to in the complaint. The sum of SSOO alimony is demanded. Mrs. Fronefield insists that she will makd this divorce a permanent one. Peterson & Moran are attorneys for the plaintiff in a new case filed today, entitled Lydia and John Martin vs. Julia Betzell et al, a partition of real estate, fifty acres in Jefferson township.

GETTING SIGNERS For Organization of Home Guards TWO LISTS ARE IN CIRCULATION Applicants May Sign at the Everett, Hite & Co. Store or at the Daily Democrat Office. Hugh Hite, Oscar Hoffman and Calvin Peterson, who are interested in the organization of a company of national guards were busy today securing signatures of young men who desire this splendid training. Two sets of papers are in circulation and those desiring to do so may sign them either at the Everett, Hite & Co. store or at this office. The company is organized under the United States army regulations and only young men of perfect health, between the ages of eighteen and thirty, can be admitted. At this timp/the Indiana guard is being reorganized and this is a splendid opportunity to institute a Decatur company. It is quite likely that Mr. Kelley, auditor of the Ft. Wayne and Springfield railway company will be induced to take the captaincy, he having had many years experience in the military affairs of Ohio and Pennsylvania. The boys wish to get a compny of young men who will take pride in their dress,, and who will prove faithful to the interests of the company, thus giving Decatur the banner company of the state. Such a training is good for any young man and no doubt the promoters will have little trouble in securing the required seventy-five names. - O' "■ CHALLENGE FOR THE AMATEURS Ft. Wayne, Ind., June 18, ’O7. To whom it may concern: We, a Ft. Wayne amateur team, would like to have a game with a Decatur amateur team for Sunday, June 23, providing they will pay our car fare one way. All members of our team are young fellows and would like to meet one of your amateur teams. Thanking you in advance for any favors shown us by you, I remain, Henry Pauken, Manager. 1847 Calhoun St., Ft. Wayne, Ind.

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