Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 25 June 1908 — Page 2

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A FINE ADDRESS Was Delivered by Rev. Richard Spetnagel of Presbyterian Church The K of P decoration day was appropriately observed Sunday afternoon, and the services were impre» sive indeed. At 3:30 p. tn. about seventy-five members of the K. P. order assembled at the han and marched to the Maplewood cemetery, where the grave of the late J. W. Place was beautifully decorated and other ritualistic services performed. Th e people then marched to the north side of the cemetery where Rev. Richard Spetnagel delivered an excellent address on the subject of Fraternalism, which was as follows: Chanclelor Commander, Sir Knights and Ladies —In accordance with a noble custom which has sprung up among you. you are come again today to lay a garland of “immortelles’’ upon the sacred resting places of immortal dust. In the little while allotted me, in which to speak on such an occasion as this, I would bring, if possible some hopes of th e great tomorrow, which holds and conserves beautiful but dead yesterday. Her e amidst the varying scenes of times.w e move along paths where we see “the splendid palaces of human success,” or the crumbling ruins of human failure. And ever as we journey on there comes to our ears the sigh of sadness, mingling its discordant notes with the shouts of joy and laughter, marring the harmony cf the song of life. In all however, we se e foregleaners of ultimate harmony and complete life. As darkness must pierc e the dawn, so death is but the harbinger of a larger and complete existence. We walk in the realm where Flora reigns and learn many inspiring lessons there. The lily and the violet left their modest heads form the brown leaf, mould speaking of the hope and promise of life. Then the golden, crimson glory of the rose, tells us of fullness of life, while at her feet blossom a thousand more modest flowers. But in the autumn’s chill the chrysanthemum lingers for a season defying the first light touch of winter’s death. But soon a few, sear and yellow leaves remain to speak of the departed glory of Flora’s reign.

But flowers live and die, only to live and bloom again in a more regal beauty, and so as we lightly tread upon the tiny graves In Flora’s realm and se e them come to life again, there come to onr ears the words of Him who spake as never man spake: “Consider the lilies of the field. Are ye not much better than they?” There is a hunger in the heart of man. longing for unfulfilled expectancies, which will not be content with the scant attainments of the mortal existence. We see in all the world about us the movement from life to death to life again, and see “the impress of a spirit eternal and divine ministering th cheer to immortal pilgrms” on the way. As ye stand on these memorial occasions you call the roll of the departed. But as you call and call “from out that bourn e of time and place” there comes no echoing answer. We are forced, then, to consider whence came we, why has God placed us here and whither are we bound? These are very real questions which thrust themselves upon the attention of every age. The ages have sought the answer and found it not, except as they have eome into possession of the Christ. From earliest ages there have been gropings after immortal realities. Philosophers and poets were reaching out into the night, but could not clearly descry those near horizons that lie just beyond cur mortal ken, luminous

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with a light discernable only to eyes made clear-visioned by the power of de-athu The Immortal Christ came and in His conquest, hath brought ilfe and | immortaity to light in the gospel. Thus is immortality the genius of Christianity. In its light we have learned to place a new estimate on life values, and to crown life with new dignities. Victor Hugo writing of immortality said: “I feel in myself the future Ife. I am like the forest once cut down, the new shoots are stronger and livelier than ever. I am rising. I know, toward the sky. The sunshine is on my head. You say the soul is nothing but the resultant of bodily powers? Why, then, is my soul more luminous when my bodily powers do begin to fail? Winter may be on my head, but eternal spring is in my heart. The ’nearer I approach rhe end. he plainer I hear the immortal symphonies of the world which invites me. The truth is not a blind alley. It is a thoroughfare. It closes on the twilight and opens with the dawn.”

Standing at the luminous point of faith in God and the immortality of man's soul we can calmly witness the procession of the generations of mankind. knowing full well that each is playing its little part in the great drama of life, adding to the world its richness and bringing nearer and nearer the dawning of a cloudless and eternal day. Thus have these, your brothers, gone, who answer not at roll call today. They dreamed their dreams “in pleasure’s vales and bore their sorrow in the rugged way" along which all earth’s pilgrims walk. They passed along the storm-swept way, “shipping at the port of death" and on the shadowy. having gone over th e mysterious stream of Death, drop anchor in the port beyond. We vainly call their names, and while they answer not, we answer for them, knowing that they have but passed beyond the mists, which veil our eyes, into that new and larger life, beyond. Here, standing in the fadeless light of memory, playing over the paths of bygone years, living in th e benign atmosphere of a charitable present, while faith lights the darksome vales of the tomorrow land." We feel a consciousness of immortality begun, and can therefore faintly hear the siren voices from the glory land, which have already called away from our mystic circle the brothers gone before. “Sunset and evening star. And one clear call for me! And may there b e no moaning of the bar. When I put out to sea. But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew out the boundless. deep Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell. And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark; For, though from out this bourne of Faith and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see by Pilot fac e to face When I have crust »he bar." o READY FOR CHESTERFIELD.

Spiritualists Will Hold Their Regular Summer Meeting. Anderson, Ind., June 21.—The official board of the Indiana Association of Spiritualists held a meeting at the auditorium at Camp Chesterfield this afternoon to complete arrangements for the annual camp meeting which opens July 23. The meeting was presided over by President Thos, O’Neil of Indianapolis. The gr<|fiJs have been placed in readiness sand some plans will be adopted for caring for the people who cannot find accommodations, in the fifty cottages on the grounds this summer. Several cottages are already occupied, and it is anticipated that the attendance this year will be very large. Mrs. Mora Millspaugh, secretary of the association has been excedingly busy for the past two weeks arranging for the meeting. o ——-— FAST DRIVING MUST CEASE. Polic e Will Pinch Some On e if Racing Continues. Fast driving on the streets of Decatur, will have to be “cut out” say the police. This is a nuisance which comes every summer, is a hardship on the horses, a senseless pastime and often results in serious accidents. Several races of this kind were pulled off Sunday night and the next time it occurs some fellow and his girl will get to interview the officers and may have time to tete-a-tete at the couny jail.

VOTES TO BURN National Committee Moving to the Convention City

Chicago. June 22.—William Jetutlngs Bryan can read his title clear to the nomination for president by the Democratic national convention which will meet In Denver July 7. Practically it is al! over but the screeching and the yelling. The ground swell in his favor set in week before last, when seventy delegates were added to his already impressive list. Fif-ty-four followed last week. From now on he will gain rather than lose among the doubtful, the uncommitted, the wavering and those who have been waiting for something—anything to turn up. The figures given are based upon a thorough canvass of the situation in the various states and territories and are extra conservative. They show that Bryan—without New York and New Jersey, with only a fraction of Pennsylvania, with all other due allowances to the opposition and with six unreported Florida votes not counted for anybody—has or will have instructed for him or otherwise committed to his support 788 delegates, or 116 more than th e 872 who will constitute two-thirds of a convention consisting of 1.008 delegates .including six from the Philippines.

Chicago, June 22.—0 n to Dnever. Exit the elephant, enter the other member of the political menagerie. The first detachments of the hordes of Democrats who will assemble in convention in the Colorado city July 7 started for the west yesterday headed by National Committeeman Roger C. Sullivan. Every day from now on will record the arrival of delegations from the eastern states passing through Chicago for the convention city. Meanwhile the Chicago Democrats will be prepared for the departure of the main body from Illinois which leaves for the west the night of July 4. TO SELL MILK Time Extended to Thursday —Licenses Free—lt is a State Law The city board of health has been busy since Saturday issuing licenses to parties who sell milk and cream and up to noon Monday fifteen licenses had been issued. There seems to be an idea that parties securing these licenses must pay a fee, but this is a mistake. You simply have to fill out a blank, showing that you hav e fulfilled the law in caring for your cattle and the license is issued free. The only charge is a slight fee to the veterinary surgeon for his examination, The veterinaries reports show that already over 200 head of cattle have been examined. As a rule the farmers take kindly to this new ordinance, realizing the benefits therefrom as none of them want to useor sell impure milk or cream. These ordinances are simply in accord with the state laws and local officers only enforce them. Dr. Keller, the city health officer has extended the time for securing licenses until Thursday, when he will begin his investigation as to violators. Get a license if you are going to sell milk or cream 1 in Decatur.

Everybody here is well pleased with the result of the new food ordinance. All the merchants have complied with the law and now keep theirfrrrits, meat and other foods under cover. In connection with this, it is well to state that any person who handles fruits or meats or food of any kind must buy it. If you handle any foods and then lay them back, you are liable to arrest. These laws are for the good of everyone, and If you help enforce the law you as well as every one else will benefit thereby. o —. AUTO PARTY STOPPED HERE. Friends from Lancaster, Ohio, Guests at DeVilbiss Home. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Lupher and Senator and Mrs. Joseph Sites, of Lancaster, Ohio, were guests of Mrs. Florence DeVilbiss at Sunday dinner. They wer e enroute home in their touring car from the Chicago convention, where Mr. Sites served as a delegate from his district. The car in which they traveled was the one in which Mrs. DeVilbiss wag go badly injured about a year ago. Mr. Lupher was hurt at the same time and has not yet entirely recovered from the shock.

GAVE FOUR SPEECHES During the Day—He Says to Stop Manufacture of Liquor

Mr Fanning known throughout the country as the “Irish Cyclone," and probably one cf the most enthusiastic and effective field womens, who represent the prohibition sentiment, delivered four eloquent addresses in our city Sunday in which he sent many logical thoughts home to his hearers. Notwithstanding the extreme warmth of the atmosphere, Mr. Fanning displayed the self same aggressiveness that characterized his personality when here before, and his every auditor gave evidence of deep interest in the discourses of the day. While the anti-saloon sentiment permeated the meeting, much time was devoted to the means by which the abolition bf saloons can be effected. A vein of humor, the kind which only emanates from the lips of a tried and true Irishman, afforded a spicy version to the ever solemn occasion and after giving vent to an emotional climax in which the speaker involved the welfare of the boys of today should the manufacture of liquor continue as extensivly as in the ppst, here and there tears made their appearance in the eyes of the people. Mr. Fanning continued his address by making the startling assertion that, while the local option and remonstrance movement prevalent over the country, would afford some relief to the situation, the proper means by which the sale of liquor can be abolished is to stop the manufacture of the intoxicants. He continued: “It does not seem just that the laws of the state cf Indiana authorize the manufacture of liquor and at the same time the people try to stop the sale of it." It will be a great deal easier to watch the two or three thousand breweries and distilleries in the state than to watch the many thousands of saloons. The above outlined address which was delivered at the court house last evening was heard by a large audience and it was great to say the least. The speaker took the opportunity to pay just tribute to Thomas Marshall, the Democratic candidate for governor, in which he said in part: Thomas Marshall is a man possessed of every qualification which goes to make an honorable citizen. As a lawyer he has but few peers in the great state of Indiana and above all he Joes not, even as a politician, make a single misrepresentation to his constituents. Referring to the gubernatorial candidates speech at Richmond, Mr. Fanning said: “Well knowing that it was not to th e best interest of himself or party, Thomas Marshall outlined the meaning of the temperance plank in the Democratic platform as It bad never been outlined before In the platform of any party and every statement he made was absolutely true.” The talk was forceful and interesting throughout. Mr. Fanning made four addresses during the day as follows: U. B. church morning; Evangelical afternoon; U. B. evening; court house at 8:30 p m.

OBITUARY. Jerusha Jane Drummond was born in Decatur county, Ind., eptember 14, IS3I. Died June 11, 1908. at the home of her daughter. Mrs Swing southeast of Deeatur, aged 72 years, 8 months. 29 days. In January, 1856, she was united in marriage with Joseph Whitehead. To this union were born three daughters and one son. She united with the Baptist church about 15 years ago. She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, one son and one daughter. Funeral services at the home conducted by C. L. Marsh, pastor Bobo M. E. charge. Burial at Mt. Tabor cemetery. ■ o Miss Cora Satterfield, of Garrett, gathered up two |2O bills and a silver dollar with some waste paper from a table and tossed the whole into a stove a few days ago. It was several minutes before she missed the money, and investigation disclosed the dollar and two charred remnants of the currency. Miss Viola Yager, of Berne, wa s in Portland, Saturday noon to meet her friend, Miss Carrie Simpson, of St. Marys. Ohio. The two spent the day in Portland and in the afternoon returned to the formers home in Berne where Miss Simpson will visit several weeks wth Miss Yager.—Portland Review.

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CROWDS WERE LARGE Usual Program Rendered— The Blakey Picnic Next Sunday Three big picnics were held In the north part of Adams county Sunday and immense crowds attended each. Usually these churches Chose different dates, so as not to conflict, but this year, from some reason or other, there were three on the same day. Luckily the weather was perfect and each place had a crowd. At the Preble church grove the crowd came early and stayed lat e and the same report comes from St. Johns, seven miles north and from the Fuelling church in Union township. At each place an appropriate program was rendered in the morning and afternoon amfethere were the usual amusements, bowling alleys, shooting galleries, baby racks, ets. The refreshment stands did a prosperous business. Next Sunday will occur the Blakey picnic and those who delight in a day in the woods, with church services and, other perquisites to make the day pleasant, happy and well spent should arrange to be there. A large crowd also visited the Maple Grove Park Sunday, when the Loch city band gave a sacred concert and there were various other events to entertain those who sought such pleasure. Hot, did you say? Well, Conter, the ice cream man smiles, even while crippling about with rheumatism. Don’t kick. Think of the fuel bills of last winter and smile. Might as well, for the weather man offers no relief for a day or two. —e FILED SIX BONDS Geneva Man Got His Share of Indictments—A Marriage License Henry Bradford, who operates a pool room at Geneva has filed bonds for his appearance at the proper time to answer to six grand jury Indictments. Each bond calls for 1200. aggregating |1,200. Five of the Indidl ments are for allowing minors to play pool and one for keeping a gaming room. A marriage license was issued to Roland Spangler, aged thirty, a butcher from Huntington and Maud M. Steele, daughter of Jesse Steele, of Pleasant Mills. Among the transfers of real estate filed at the recorder’s office is one showing the sale of the beautiful Noah Loch home on north Second street to W. H. FTedderjohann, the consideration being $5,500. C. J. Lutz as commissioner has deeded lot 44 at Rivarre to Jesse Hobbs.

Sheriff Meyers has been notified to be on the lookout for tall light complexloned man who stole a horse at Greenville, Ohio, Saturday night. The horse is a bay, weighing about 1,200 pounds and standing fifteen hands high. o — William H. Magley, a prominent Columbia City man died: Thursday even ing after an extended illness from tuberculosis. He was 48 years of age and had long been cashier of the Columbia City National bank and general manager of the Whitley County Telephone company. Miss Minnie Tartar, employtd in the offices of the Flint & Walling Manufacturing company, at Kendallville, was set-tdeu tally loeked in the fireproof vault when the company’s books were put away at the close of work Thursday evening. Th e bookkeeper had gone to hi 3 home when another employe noticed Miss Tartar’s hat and gloves upon a desk and began a search which disclosed the girl a prisoner in the vault. She had made no outcry, thinking somebody was merely playing a joke upon her. The anti-saloon forces are after the wicked town of Dunkirk, Fred Rohrer of Berne, conducted a series of lectures on th e streets this week, and since his stay in the Crown city the crusaders have taken on new life. Dunkirk has always been regarded as a wide open town.

WAS CLOSED TODAY Deal Has Been Hanging Fire for Some Time—-Has Taken Possession John Didot, late of Geneva, wh o a few weeks ago purchased the candr kitchen and ice cream parlor of J o v. n Joseph.disposed of the business Monday to Peter Dodane, who moved to this city from Hessa Castle some time ig 0 Mr. Didot purchased the stor e W j til the intention of establishing a jewelry store in connection, but as the room was not large enough for both, he decided to sell out and look for larger quarters. Mr Didot expects to remain in the city and will in ail probability launch into business here In the near future. Mr. Dodane, th e new proprietor, has been trying to buy this place for several days and the deal was consummated this morning. He is a hustler and expects to conduct a good clean business. His friends wish for him success in his business venture. WILL START TABLET FACTORY Albert Hirschy, of Berne, Locates at Huntington. Albert C. Hirschy, of Berne, Ind, who has for some time been awaiting his tablet manufacturing machinery, was greatly pleased Friday morning when he was notified that it had arrived, and he at once ordered it delivered to the new rooms in the I’. B. Publishing establishment. Mr. Hirschy has for some time been thinking of putting his machinery in the building and som e time ago rented several rooms of H. C. Foote for the purpose of making tablets, anl now that his machinery is here, hs will push the erection of it as fast as possible and get it running. The machinery was first owned by the Berne Blank Book company and was run by them for about two yeans They then sold out to five men in partnership who run It two more years under .he name of the S. & H. tablet company, when their liking to the work grew cold and they closed up business as they were hampered for room. AH if this time, Mr. Hirschy was in the eraploymnt of the firms and learned the ins and outs of the business and when the last firm closed up he and his father purchased the machinery and sfnc e that time it has lair ’die at Berne. Mr. Hirschy is now pm ..ng all his time at the setting up of the machinery and will begin turning out tablets as soon as the car load of paper that he has ordered arrives. The capacity of the machines runs from 1.500 of the pencil tablets and 2,000 to 2,500 of the ink tablets per Jay when in operation and is one of the finest pieces of machinery that can be found. He already has a large number of orders ahead and it will be necessary for him to get to going as soon as possible.—Huntington News-Dem-ocrat

Th e Merchants hotel, on north Meridian street, has been sold by H. S.i Slater, cf Warren, who has been its manager for the past several months to Mrs Mary Muldoon and daughter, Miss Rosa, who cam here from Loogootee, Indiana. The new owners are now in possession. The building is still the property of Slater but the furniture and fixtures have been leased by him to the new proprietors for a period of five years. Slater will return to Warren where he will concontinue the management of the Howes hotel, which he has conductel In connection with the local place. The Merchants has been re-christened the Muldoon house. —Portland Com-mercial-Review. Miss Maud Steele, of Pleasant Mil!-’ and Roland Spangler, of Huntington, were united in the holy bonds of wedlock at M. E parsonage last evening at 7:30 o’clock. Rev. C. B. Wilcox officiated. The contracting parties are popular young people and are held in the highest esteem of all who know them. The funeral of Frances Holthous? whose death occurred Wednesday Mternoon, was held this morning at 7:30 a. m. at the St. Marys Catholic church, and was attended by a large gathring of friends of the deceased. Father Wilken officiated at the service and interement took place in StJoseph’s cemetery. The floral offeri°B was beautiful and profuse.