Decatur Democrat, Volume 52, Number 21, Decatur, Adams County, 27 May 1909 — Page 6

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The exact time when the local option law went into effect may be given a little Hiring in the local court. Four saloon then in this city took out licenses after September 26, the time the local option law was passed ,and before November 20, the time the governor proclaimed the law in effect. The attorney general of the state has given an opinion that the law became valid on the date of its passage, September 26, and has so notified the various prosecuting attorneys of the state. In compliance with this notification Prosecutor Heller served the following notice on Joseph Knapke, Joseph Tonneller, William Badders and Charles Zeser: May 22, 1909. You are hereby notified that according to the opinion of James Bingham, attorney general of the state of Indiana, your liquor license will become null and void on Monday, May 24, 1909. If you wish to be refunded for your license you must the same on May 24. I will be compelled to follow the opinion of the attorney general. Henry B. Heller, Prosecutor.

Jim Touhey in company with P. J. Hyland ,came home on the 6:45 car Sunday evening, and Jim was the happiest boy that ever set foot In Decatur. The treatment and the rest in the hospital did him good all over, as he never looked better in his life. He walked with the aid of crutches, but these he hopes to discard later on and be able to navigate as he used to do, before the accident to his hip occurred. Our readers are all familiar with this injury wnich happened on the 19th of February, and a day or two later he was taken to the St. Joseph hospital at Fort Wayne, and since then he has been an attendant in that institution and during all that time he has been under constant treatment, some of which was so severe that it would test the nerve of the most stout and hearty. Through it all Jim never complained. He no doubt has thought a lot during all these long days, but no word of complaint did he ever utter. ” One leg is a trifle shorter, but it is thought that otherwise it will soon be strong enough for all the purposes for which Jim may wish to use it All Jim s friends, and they are legion, rejoice with him over the fact that he is so far recovered and is able to again enjoy the privileges of his home, and the society of his mother and other relatives and friends.

A transaction consummated last Saturday afternoon assures for Decatur an automobile garage which will be opened to the public tomorrow morning by W. H. Ward of this city and a Mr. Watson from Montpelier, Ohio. Mr. Watson had leased the Webber building of north Second street several weeks ago with the intention of opening a livery barn, and since then many people have tried to sublet the building for the pur-l pose of starting a garage. However, Mr. Watson decided to start the business himself, and all preliminary arrangements have been made for same. Messrs. Ward will also have two machines which will be hired and without doubt they will do a lucrative business. Decatur has needed a garage for some time and those owning automobiles will be glad to hear that the place of business will be opened. The men will furnish storage room for autos and will keep the machines in excellent condition for the lowest possible charge. Mr. Ward has had much experience with machinery and has done much repairing on automobiles. It is quite likely that several new machines will be purchased at once on account of the garage being started. —oWilliam Foughty, employed by the City Trucking company, received a painful injury Saturday afternoon at the Everett & Hite grocery and consequently he is minus a finger. Mr. Foughty was removing a barret of sugar from the Everett & Hite wareroom to the grocery when in some manner a finger on his right hand was caught and torn off. Another finger was badly broken. He went to

the office of a physician, where the injuries were'cared for, and he will be required to be off duty for several weeks before the members will heal. This accident was similar to that in which Thomas Mallonee had a narrow escape from death a few days ago. Both he and Mr. Foughty were removing sugar barrels when the injuries were inflicted and both accidents occurred in the same store. It .will be a hard matter for the proprietors of the store to have sugar barrels moved hereafter, unless superstitution is not Indulged in by those whose duty It is to do this part of the work. ■ o The spacious edifice beautiful in its decorations of purple and gold, colors emblematic of the high standard of educational training advocated in the Decatur high school and with’ a splendid representation of Decatur’s aspiring young meh and women, whose first step had been taken upon the threshhold of a greater life, seated about the pulpit of the M. E. church ,the baccalaureate service was Sunday night auspiciously opened by the rendition of a sweetly sacred hymn. The occasion, always attractive, had an unusual magnitude last night, as was indicated by the vast throng which, long before the opening was announced, occupied almost every available space in the auditorium, lecture room and galleries of the church. The appropriateness of the baccalaureate service was vividly examplified last evening when the graduates, seventeen in number, were intreested auditors to , a sermon replete with logic and advice enlisting enthusiasm along lines of spiritual education as well as worldly aspirations. The ’O9 graduates, splendid young people, have completed a period of their lives. They have passed from the primary grades to the high school and from this they have graduated with flying colors to enter upon a period of life that is even more important, and how strikingly appropriate is the baccaulaureate at this a turning point in their lives. The high school faculty attended the service in a body. A prayer In which an appeal was made for the welfare of the graduates, was executed by Rev. Imler, after which the M. E. choir rendered a selection from Crea-

tion, “The Heavens Are Telling,” which was very inspiring. The scripture lesson from “Paul” was read by the Rev. D. O. Wise and after several musical selections and a prayer by Rev. Richard Spetnagel, Rev. L. C. Hessert of the German Reformed church, delivered a well appreciated sermon for the benefit of the graduates and to the complete satisfaction of the vast assemblage. Selecting as his theme words from Paul in which his humbleness and acknowledged imperfection were exemplified, the minister Indulged in a discourse which was an inspiration to his every auditor. The speaker said: “It is well to attain as much education as /you possibly can, to have Ideals and aspirations, but this within itself does not He (continued: ‘'You must have a spiritual education, must associate the great good derived from education to Almighty God and to Him attribute the glory and honor.” Rev .Hessert admonished the graduates to not become conceited, but to strive on until greater victories have been achieved. The sermon was indeed Interesting to all, as was the service throughout and the singing of a hymn and the benediction closed one of the Important events in the life of the seventeen young people who leave the Decatur public schools with the well wishes of every citizen.

Mrs. Cochran of this city, Mrs. Willlard Hartman, Mrs. Sarah Cassel and children of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. George Gault of north of the city will leave In a few days for Seattle, Washington, where they will enjoy an extended visit with Mrs. Cochran’s son Samuel, at that place. Just as soon as the necessary arrangements connected with the trip are made, the party will leave for that western city. Perhaps most women Mrs. Cochran’s age, which Is eighty-six, would not be able to take such a long trip, but she is looking forward to the visit with much pleas -

ure. Mrs. Wllltard Hartman, who is a daughter and Mrs. Cassel of Detroit, arrived in the city last Saturday and have been visiting their relatives here. The trip had been planned some time ago, and at this time of. year it was thought most desirable to make the journey. Samuel Cochran, whom they will visit, is well known here, where he lived for a number of years. For a long time he has been in the west, where he has prospered. A few months ago he visited his mother and brothers and sisters in this county. At that time he urged his relatives to come and visit him, which they promised to do. The trip itself as well as the visit, will be a very enjoyable one. The party expects to see a great deal of the country in that state. — —o— John Ritter, after a weeks absence from the city, has returned and taken up his abode with his wife again. He paid a visit to our office this morning and requested that we announce the fact that he did not leave the city with the intention of staying, but simply went to Hammond for a visit with his brother and sister, who live at that place. Mr. Ritter does not deny that he went without notifying his wife, but he states that his intentions were all right and that he wanted to teach a lesson to parties concerned. Mr. Ritter also states that although he did not leave his wife actual money, he had a grocery book with more than a dollar in it, besides buying forty cents worth of meat Saturday night It is to be hoped that the domesticity of the Ritter home be so conducted hereafter that sudden and unexpected departures will not be occasioned that lessons may be taught to the one left behind. Mr. Ritter has been employed by the Decatur Egg Case company for some time. He is now contemplating moving to Hammond, however, but he says the next trip he will take his better half along.

TO BE MARRIED THIS FALL Dr. W .W. Blackman to Wed New Jersey Girl. The friends in this city of Dr. Wilbur W. Blackman, formerly in the office here with his cousin, Dr. C. J. Blackman, will be pleasantly surprised to learn that he is to be married v the coming fall. His bride will be Miss Lewis, of Englewood, New Jersey, a young lady whom he met' first at De Land, Florida, three or four years ago, at the time he was located at the Cottage Arms Hotel. Miss Lewis is an accomplished and handsome young woman and Dr. Blackman is accepting many and sfneerte congratulations! At the wedding next fall his cousin. Dr. C. J. Blackman, of this city, will go to Englewood to be present at the marriage festivities and will be best man. Dr. W. W. Blackman is now located in Atlanta, Georgia, where he is conducting one of the leading osteopath sanitariums of the country. —Bluffto nNews. >

In accordance with a previous arrangement the office of the county auditor was open until eleven o’clock on Saturday evening, and from 10:45 until the hour named there were returned to this official seven licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, the holders having operated saloons for ninety days under them, and-they were returned for the purpose of getting the rebate on license due them. Those returned were C. Radamacher, L. Ellis, John Schafer, 0. W. Boknecht and C. D. Murray of this city, 'Jeff Klopfenstlne of Preble, and .John .Hey of Bingen. The seven licenses .will get' a rebate of something over seventy dollars on each license, but jthls money will not likely be paid ’until after the county council meet .in September and make the appropriation for the payment of the various amounts. The saloons were all closed today and from this time on there wl|l be five less places in this city where the sale of intoxicants will be permitted. Those engaged in the business have not fully determined upon their future business course, but as they are all energetic business men It will not be long before they will be actively engaged in some other business pursuit.

Another railroad war seems Iminent. Monday morning A. P. Beatty appeared for the Clover Leaf railroad and asked and was granted a temporary restraining order against the Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway company. The restraining order is for the purpose of keeping the Interurban company from tearing up their tracks and crossing their lines until this cause is heard. June 5 is the date set for the hearing of the cause and at that time the tem'porary order will either be made perimanent or the matter will be satis* I factorily adjusted, and it is expected by every one conversant with the I conditions that an adjustment will be reached before the time set for the hearing, June B.

The cause was submitted and evidence heard in the case of Mathias Kirsch vs. D. E. Studabaker. Judgment was rendered against the de k fendant for $588.17. The demurrer was overruled in the case of Ellen V. Louthan vs. Howard J. Louthan, suit for divorce, and the case heard by the court. The Arbuckle Ryan Co. vs. David L. Marshand et al, demurer overruled. An appearance was made by C. J. Lutz for the defendant, in the case of Louis H. Boknecht vs. Root township. A report of sale of real estate was also approved in the case of B. J. Smith, guardian for Vincent Smith. Deed was ordered made and approved. Mary Smith et al vs. John Heckman et al, a suit to quiet title, was heard, in which the defendants defaulted. The court ordered the clerk of the court to satisfy the record. An amended cross complaint was filed and a demurrer to the amended cross complaint in the case of Fort Wayne Electric Works vs. William G. Spencer. —0 — ; Oro Roher, of Bremen. Ohio, for many years a resident of this city was in the city Monday and purchased from the Decatur Horse company a team of excellent draft horses for which he paid a fancy price. Mr. Roher left Decatur eight years ago, going to Muncie, where he was a teamster in the oil fields. He remained there for some time, and when the oil field was opened at Bremen, Ohio, he went to that place, where he has since been contracting as a teamster. He now possesses four teams, any of which is worth more than seven hundred dollars, and he is doing a good business. Mr. Roher has four men working for him and -he states that he has all that he can do in the new field. Mr. Roher will be remembered by many Decatur people as being the son of D. Roher. He resided in Decatur for many years, and while here enjoyed the friendship Os a host of people. His parents have moved to Van Wert, where they now reside, together with Edgar, a brother, and several other children. Elmer Roher is located in Minnesota* where he has extensive land possessions, and he operates a blacksmith shop.

Indianapolis, May 25.—Hearing that an affidavit had been filed against him in criminal court charging him with breaking the law by pfo|lng base ball on the Sabbath, Charles C. Carr, manager of the Indianapolis base ball club, went to the sheriff’s office and was placed under arrest. He was released immediately on S2OO cash bond. The affidavit against Carr was sworn to by Frank F. McCrea; a business man, who is identified with a committee of business men formed for the purpose of testing the constitutionality of the Sunday base ball act, passed by the last legislature. It has been given out that the Indianapolis Ministerial association has no active connection with the committee of business men, and will take no part in the test case. The date for the trial of the case in criminal court has not yet been set, but arrangements will probably be made for an early hearing. After Judge Pritchard has announced his decision in the case an appeal will be taken to the supreme court by the losing side. It is not likely that the supreme court will take action in the matter before the base ball season is practically closed. Since the inauguration of Governor Thdmas R Marshall, many Whitley county men have received state appointments. Major Jos. R. Harrison has been made a member of the armory commission; Dr. O. Schuman, a member of the tuberculosis commission; John W. Brand has been selected as officer of the pardon board; Isaac M. Swigart has been appointed a guard at the prison north; Rev. A. M. Ellerlng has been appointed a trustee to the Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth and George Tapy has been named as a member of the state board of education. Prior to last January Whitley county had but one member on any of the state boards—A A. Adams was a trustee of fcurdue university by appointment of Governo Hanly, and his term does not expire for two years. - — o—- — Miss-Jane L. Fulton of east Main street is the possessor of a year’s state license to teach drawing, painting, or to act as a music supervisor in any school over the state. Several weeks ago Miss Fulton took the examination and received her grades Friday afternoon, in which she received a grade of 97 in success, and other high grades which entitle her to the state license. Miss Fulton has hot made any definite plans for her future work.—Portland Sun.

The standard of a wagon loaded with ties, to be used in the extension of the Fort Wayne & Springfield In* terurban gave way under its strain Tuesday morning near the Clover Leaf railroad, and the driver, Charles Baker, fell with the rolling timbers, sustaining Injuries wlfich may prove serious to the unfortunate man. Mr. Baker, seated upon the ties was driving southward on Winchester street. After passing |the Chicago & Erie track the whistle ok a coming Clover Leaf train was heard, but the driver had plenty of time to cross the track before the approach of the passenger. He therefore drove on and just as the rear of the wagon was crossing the track a train came near, frightening the horses. The animals made a lunge forward and the jar incident thereto caused the standard of the wagon to break and the ties, heavy ones, fell from the wagon, Mr. Baker falling with them and several of the heavy pieces of timber dropped forcibly upon his body, Inflicting awful wounds. Bystanders hastened to the scene of the accident and hurriedly the injured man from his perilous position and a physician was called and the ambulance ordered. Mr. Baker was conveyed to his home on Tenth street, where an examination disclosed the fact that his right eye lid was badly cut in two places, right side of the head badly bruised, left shoulder injured and the breast crushed. The extent of the Internal Injuries will not be known until further developments of the case, and not until, then will it be known how serious the injuries of the man really are. Notwithstanding the severity of the accident and its appalling results It is possible that Mr. Baker will recover, unless something unforseen develops. Mr. Baker was in the employ of the Interurban company when Injured. He is suffering intensely at present

Mrs. Elizabeth Wetter died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Fleming at about 12:30 Tuesday morning. She had suffered for many months from a complication of diseases and death came as a relief. She came to this city just a year ago lacking ten days, and had since resided with her daughter on First street. It has been known for some weeks that recovery was Impossible, yet she bore her suffering well Ahd met death as do those who have the knowledge of a well spent life. She was a member of the Christian chuch and a most devout worker. A few weeks ago the members of her church at Huntington sent a delegation here with flowers to brighten her days, and this beautiful tribute by those who had known her so long was greatly appreciated by Mrs. Wetter. This good lady was born In Tuscarawas county, Ohio, sixty-eight years ago, her parents being Abraham and Elizabeth Wisebrod. When thirteen years old she came with her parents to Indiana and they settled in Wells county. When a young lady she was married to Mr. John Wetter of Huntington, and have spent the greater part of their life at Huntington. She is survived by four children, Mrs. Jacob Casper of near Geneva, Abraham Wetter and Mrs! William Houston of Huntington. and Mrs. John Fleming of this city, also by two sisters, Mrs. Chris Hendricks of Huntington and Mrs. N. Heiney of Fort Wayne, and one brother, Peter Wisebrod, of Huntington. Short funeral services were held from the Fleming home Tuesday a. m:, the Rev. Hessert of the German Reformed church officiating. giving a prayer, Bible reading and a few remarks, after which the remains were conveyed to Huntington, Indiana, the party going by way of the Chicago & Erie railway. Funeral services were held at that place yesterday and the body laid to rest in Mt. Hope cemetery. Mrs. Wetter had a number of friends here though she lived here but a short time and was an Invalid, but her sweet disposition and many kind words of cheer and advice attracted attention.

MARRIED AND DID NOT WANT TO Rev. Davidson Is the Legal Husband of Miss Bunn. Washington, Indiana, May 25. (Special to the Dally Democrat)— Laura Bunn is the legal wife of Rev. Elmer Davidson, the ceremony being a self pronounced one in a St. Louis hotel, where he took Miss Bunn and sayed there with her several days. Judge Haughton ruled that the agreement was legal in form and in fact. —O- —rs t Lieutenant Harry Shotmaker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Shoemaker, who has been aboard the U. S. cruiser, Tacoma, for several months, will arrive home some time today or tomorrow for a leave of absence with his parents and friends here. A letter was received Sunday from the New York harbor, stating t|iat he would be here. —Bluffton Banner. •* •

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■ The annual commencement of'th] Decatur high school will occur oi Friday, the twenty-eighth. As th time draws near the Fenlors arc com pleting plans for that eventful even Ing. The program wi’l oe as an nounced in the invita* 6ns, and a follows: Vocal solo, Ned Steele: in vocation, Rev. D. O. Wise; violin Anthony Holthouse; vocal solo, Clar Terveer; class address, Rev. L. Tj Wickersham, of Des Moines, lowa quartet, Messrs. D. W. Beery, J. d Neptune, Ned Steele, J. 0. Selle] meyer; presentation of diplomas, n B. Erwin; benediction, Rev. Shermai Powell. During the four years of hig school the graduates have becomJ closely attached to the faculty, whlcl is composed of William Beachlei superintendent, C. E. Hocker, Rose d Dunathan, D. A. Baumgartner, J. d Tritch, Elizabeht iSchrock,. Annettl Johnson and Nora Del Smith. For I number of years the school board ha been taking very much interest i| the |work at the schools, and the prd gressiveness and good standing of tH Decatur schools are in a great meal ure the result of their zeal. Don B. Erwin is president of the board F. V. Mills, secretary; A. H. Sella meyer, treasurer. After the complei ing of the program the .president I the school board, Dore B. Erwin, wM was chosen to do this, will delivl a short talk to the graduates and gid them the irdlplomas. The diploml the reward of their school work, I of great value as it admits the graJ uate into a university or college wltl out examination. The class motto I the Seniors Is “Confide Te" (rely J yourself). The colors are scarlet aJ gray, and the class flower is th] pansy. The seventeen members <1 the class have had good instructlg and they are well prepared for ful their work in other schools and mol of them Intend to take courses I college. The Junior reception is tl morrow night; the rose planting I on Wednesday; class day on Thursdl and commencement on Friday eve] Ing. After commencement exercls] the Senior reception will be give! And in the coming weeks there w] be several class events to occur. | — o ——’ I The attorneys for the plaintiff I the suit of J. B. Knapke vs. El Meyer, sheriff, and other officer] sprang a surprise Tuesday wh] court convened by withdrawing tl injunction suit filed Monday afte] noon. The court would have rul] against the plaintiff had the case n] been withdrawn as he expressed t] opinion that such an injunction whll limited the power of police office] was not good. Immediately aftfl ward. Prosecutor Heller filed a ca] entitled the State of Indiana vs. Jd] eph Tonnellier for selling without® The affidavit was made | Sheriff Meyer and alleged that I the 25th day of May, 1909, said J I eph Tonnellier sold to one Ed Jo] son, a drink of whiskey, for the si] of ten cents without license to do I A friendly test case was the objfl and the form of procedure was agr ] to. Mr .Tonnellier sold the one At ■ and admitted it, in order to gel quick decision in the matter. He fl the other three saloon men affeefl Joe Knapke, William Badders iel Charles iZeaser immediately clofl their places of business awaiting hB result of the test case. I —io — ——l] NAMES THE ACCOUNTING BOAfl ' I Governor Marshal Hands Out B|fl Nice Looking Plums to the Hnngfl Indianapolis, May 25.—(Specia fl the Daily Democrat)—Governor Jfl shall announced the new board fl will act under the public accounfl act. William Deborlty of Elwfl was named as chief accountant, fl William M. Fogarty of Indianap fl and John H. Boltz of Winchester fl the democratic and republican dfl ties under the Same law. The fl pointments will become effective afl Ist As will be seen two of tlfl appointments come to the eighth flfl trict, and for that the governa fl to be commended upon his good idfl ment. fl

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