Decatur Democrat, Volume 52, Number 24, Decatur, Adams County, 17 June 1909 — Page 6

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COURT NEWS Real estate transfers: Fred Schelman to Chester E. Hitesman et al, part outlot 12, Decatur, $165; Frank M. Schlrmeyer, trustee to Decatur Lumber Co., inlot 23, Decatur, $365; Rachael T. Barnett to Adele Barnetr. part outlot 78, Decatur, SI.OO. * * * William and Henry Schamerloh, executors of the Christian Schamerloh estate, filed final report, which was approved and they were discharged. — —o • Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Boknecht came home this morning from North Dakota, where they have been since June first, looking over that great western country for a location. We are sorry to announce that they found one, and have purchased a half section of land near Mott, in Hettinger county. Mr. Boknecht will return to the west the latter part of July to superintend the erection of a house, barns and other buildings on his new farm and will move his family there the latter part of October or the first of November. He has sold out here and will also sell his personal property before leaving for the west. He and Mrs. Boknecht are in love with the west, and their mode of farming and have determined to cast their lot there. During the trip they met a number of people who formerly lived in this county, and Mr. Boknecht has promised to write an account of his pleasant trip. While their friends here will regret to hear of their proposed departure they will be glad to know that they will be located in a good and rich country, with prospects of future success. ■ .—...i. Miss Ireta Erwin gave a twelve o’cloc kdinner party Friday to a number of girls, some of whom were from out of town. The girls were the Misses Pearl Baumgartner, Edith Green, Lulu Atz, Bertha Dewitt, Leah Stangle of Berne, Esther Bixler of Berne. A very happy afternoon was spent by all. The hostess was sixteen years old Friday. ♦ ♦ ♦ ‘ The Historical Club held its annual business meting with Mrs. R. B. Allison on Adams street Friday, where a most enjoyable evening was spent. Business |was transacted and annual election of officers took place. All of the officers were retained except that of secretary. On account of the absence of the former secretary, Mrs. Blossom, from most of the meetings, Mrs. Shrock will serve as secretary pro tem. When Mrs. Blossom is in the city she will resume this work. Other officers are Mrs. Jane Crabbs, president, and Mrs. M. Burns, \treasurer. The plan of study for next year wa,s decided. The club has been studying the Bible for some time. .Having completed the course, they will next year study Alaska and our new possessions. Papers will be read on the Philippine islands and other possessions of the Pacific. This club has completed a great amount of work since its organization. The history of the countries of Europe—Germany, France, Italy and Spain have been studied. * ♦ ♦ A company of girls from Berne were pleasantly' entertained by the Misses Ireta and Mary Erwin at their home Thursday. Those present were Hazel Burdge, Cora and Oso Bitler, Esther Xixler and Leah Stangle. * * ♦ The St. Joseph’s high school commencement will occur on June 22. Invitations were issued today. There will be a splendid program commencement evening. Seven graduates will complete the course, two boys and five girls. The Euchre Club held Its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. T. M. Reid Friday night and a most enjoyable time was in store for all. Besides the members a number of outside guests were present The guests were entertained at eiichre, and much q interest and enjoyment was shown during the evening. Mrs. Vera Bell won club prize and Mrs. R. Earl Peters guests prize. Refreshments were served In two courses by the hostess. Outside guests were Mesdames John Tyndall, John Heller,

John Peterson, C. A. Dugan, 0. L. Vance, R. Earl Peters, Misses Bessie Congleton, Eva Acker. — Geneva, Ind., June 12.—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Mrs. Jane Anderson, one of the best known women of this section and a pioneer, died at four o’clock this morning, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Orton Wheeler, three and one-half miles northeast of this place. She suffered a stroke of paralysis about a week ago and her death this morning relieved her sufferings. She was aged seventy-five years, two months and twenty-nine days, and Is survived by her daughter with whom she lived and two sons, Joseph, of near Angola and Samuel, of Marion, Indiana. Two sons, John and William, both well known, died within the past few years. Her husband died here about fourteen years ago. The funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at ten o’clock at the Geneva Methodist church of which she was a member, the pastor, Rev. C. J. Graves officiating. ; — ——o— WANT TO TAKE CHILDREN? Board of Guardians Have Nine Under Their Control, Bright and Healthy.

The board of childrens* guardians of this county have under their charge at this time nine children, for whom they would like very much to find good homes, where they would feel they are sure of an education and good training. They are all bright and healthy little folks, ranging in years from two to twelve and If given good raising will make splendid men and women. At present they are in the childrens* home at Mexico,. Indiana, but the board would prefer placing them in good private homes. If you are Interested see any member of the board which includes Mrs. D .D. Heller, Mrs. C. S. Niblick, Mrs. William Beachler, S. B. Fordyce, Henry Lankenau and Louis Fruchte. —* "O— —r — PAROLE 18 REFUSED SPORT Had Assaulted Fourteen-Year-Old Girl —Governor Will Not Interfere.

Anderson, Ind., June 12.—The strenuous effort made by friends of Leo Brown to secure a parole from the reformatory, under sentence passed by Judge Bagot, upon his plea of guilty to assaulting fourteen-year-old Bonnie Lowe, has proved unavailing. The efforts of the attorneys to intercede with Governor Marshall for a pardon opened up the young man's record in such a manner as to preclude a pardon or parole. The meting >out of justice to this young sport will, it is believed, have a wholesome effect upon other boys of his kind in the city. Judge Bagot is being commended by good citizens generally for his decision in this case. It is for such crimes as this that the perpetrators have been .burned at the stake in many southern localities. -— ..... I. One hundred and thirty-two years ago today a birth was recorded in the United States which signaled national praise as no other birth before or since has done. Though not a human being, an emblem was born and so christened that it has since represented the patriotic inclinations of millions of free people. The stars, the stripes, the blue background have floated proudly over land and sea and never yet has the unfurled American flag been lowered by the onslaught of foreign powers nor for another reason. She floats today on her 132nd anniversary with more vigor and as unsullied as the day she 1 found inception. The altruism of aj free people’s patriotism has caused, the defense of this national ensign during the passing of the years and the flag today is revered by the eighty millions of people over whom it floats. Flag day has been observed in many of the cities appropriately, as it should be. Every American) citizen should consider it a pleasant duty to pay respect to our good old stars and stripes, for the preservation of which many, many men have fought, bled and died. The Sundays of June 27 and July 4

will be of special importance to Methodism within the bounds of the North Indiana conference. In every church the Home of the Aged will be the theme of appropriate sermon and special song; all of which will be significant in behalf of the movement founding the Home. It Is expected soon to erect the main building and at an early day the home will be carrying out its beneficent purposes. It is a matter of gratitude that this worthy institution is so near the realization of its promoters, and it will be, in Its active operations, a source of genuine pleasure, that this home gives expression to a distinctively Christian philanthrophy; a philanthropy that makes its appeal to, and has its rightful claim upon, the benevolence of al! who sympathize with the worthy dependent aged. The active work of the home will redeefi the church from the oft repeated charge that her aged are often the subject of neglect This general observance in behalf of the home will be productive of enlarged Interest, and will bring to it the positive encouragement of the entire conference. Indiana Methodism has two great institutions in operation, one each within the bounds of the northwest and the Indiana conferences, respectively. The establishment of this Home for thie Aged at Warren within the bounds of' the North Indiana conference gives to each of the three Methodist conferences of the state a representative institution—one for education, one for healing and this for the care of the dependent aged. The North Indiana conference will do itself worthy honor in planting this home on a basis of largest service in this department of Christian activity. ,

Some miscreants who, by the way, are known by the officers, destroyed property belonging to John Bollinger last Saturday night and consequently affidavits will be filed against them this evening or tomorrow morning unless they make good the damage they have done. Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Bollinger went uptown and did not return to their home until about ten o’clock. Upon returning they found that some one had destroyed a large number of house plants which were setting on the porch and also jardinieres in which they were placed. The officers were notified and they proceeded to ferret out the guilty parties. In this they succeeded an daffldavits will filed against the parties as soon as sufficient evidence is at their command to cause the conviction of the people who committed the disgraceful act. Mr. and Mrs. Bollinger are very indignant over the affair and they will see to it that the parties are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

INDIANA TO MEET Session* Will Begin Tomorrow Evening at Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne, Ind., June 14. —Th-s program for the entertainment of the Indiana bankers was announced. The sessions of the convention will be held in the banquet room of the Anthony hotel, beginning Tuesday night with a meeting of the executive committee. The delegates will register on their arrival with the secretary, whose office, will open Tuesday evening. ,The program Wednesday includes the annual address by President J. H. Voids, an address by Gov-' ernor Marshall, a talk by R. 8. Taylor on "A Perfect Bank Currency,” an address by James L. Randel, of Greencastle, and one by Samuel E. Knecht, of Chicago, on “Trust Company Ethics.” At Thursday’s session Col. D. N. Foster of this city, will talk on “Postal Savings Banks." W. P. Sharer, of Zanesville, 0., will speak on the subject "Commercial Paper,” and “How Jo Nullify Bank Guaranty Fallacy’’ will be the subject of Festus J. Wade’s talk. A. O. Jones, of Indianapolis, will speak on "The Law of Protest” ———————o The Lady Maccabees ate all requested to be present at their regular meeting Wednesday evening as there is business of importance to be transacted. r * » ♦ The Aid Society of the Presbyterian church wiß hold its meeting with Mrs. Jesse Sutton at her home du Short Sixth street All members are requested to be present and enjoy a good meeting. ♦ ♦ ♦ The childrens' day exercises to be given next Sunday at the Christian church will be a splendid one. The rose drill will be especially good. The girls who compose the number for this drill are Winifred Burk. Bebe Quinn, Emma Shultz, Maud Cowly, Carrie] McKinney,. Jessie Beery, Jessie Bentx| and Ruby Artman. The Other drill for the small girls has nine girls. Vivian Burk, Thelma Williams, Bertha Schutts, Glenys Mangold, Mary Burk, Margaret Williams, Marsha Helm, Carrie fflmrp and ingen. The program is as follows: I

Sofig School Song School Recitation Naomi Cramer “A Missionary Acrostic’’ Fourteen Children “Suffer the Children’’. .Ten children “The Call to Go’- ....Twelve Girls Song. ' Recitation, “Help While You May” Elmer Darwacter Duet. Centennial Clock Drill. .Twelve Girls Song.“A Call to Prayers” Recitation Dorothy E. Williams Song “A Crown of Roses” Duet. * Song By Congregation ♦ ♦ ♦ Mrs. M. Meibers entertained a few of her friends at her home on north Fifth street Saturday afternoon and a most enjoyable time was had. The outof-town guests were Mrs, O. N. Snellen and daughter Inez, of Willshire, Ohio. * * * The W. R. C. Social Club will meet at their hall tonight and will celebrate flag day by rendering a short program. Light refreshments will be served and a fee of five cents will be collected from all those present. AU the members, soldiers and their families and the public are most cordially Invited to attend. *** • I Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Melhls entertained a number of their friends and relatives at twelve; V’clock dinner Sunday. The affair was somewhat in the nature of a family reunion. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ladig and children Herman and Hubert of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ladig of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waggoner and children, Darrell and IsabeUe of Berne; Mrs. Charles Bonham of Briant; Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Watts and Mr. and Mrs. George Miehls of this city.

A DRAGON-FLY FLYING MACHINE One of the most graceful of all flying machines, and one that has succeded in making several short flights, is described with illustrations in the July Popular Mechanics. It has two wings and a long body and tall, not unlike those of a dragon-fly, from which fact it is so spoken of, Unlike other flying machines, the motor is above the wings, as also the operator, who rides upon it almost as one would ride a beast of burden, instead of being seated in a framework hung beneath it The operator guides the rudder of the machine with the right hand, directs the stabilization wings with his feet, and controls the engine with his left hand. A pair of bicycle wheels at one end of a long, narrow framework and a roller at he other end form a support for the machine when on the ground. - ' ■ — CONVICT FOUND NOT GUfcLTY Freed From Murder Charge on-Tes-timony of Fellow Prisoners. Jeffersonville, Ind., June 14.—Charles Tucker, a reformatory prisoner, who was tried in the .circuit court here on the charge of murdering a fellow prisoner Foster Parker, was found not guilty by the jury today. He will be returned to the reforma* iOry, however, to complete the term which he was serving at the time he killed Parker. He was acquitted on the plea of self defense, testimony in his favor being given by prisoners. Mrker was killed with a pftk. — " ■ —O' • MR. TAFT AGAIN A WINNER President Adds Another Golf Victory to His Credit. Washington, June 14.—President Taft added another notable golf game to his credit today wtien, playing as a partner in a foursome with C. Allan Lard, of the Chevy Chase club of this city, he helped to defeat VicePresident Sherman and Walter J. Travis, the international ehampion, by a score of 6 up and 6 to play. , n 1,1! I. lull -Q .Kill According to Rev. Bruce Brown, of Valparaiso, It costs |S,WO to raise a child and care for him until he is 21 years Os age. This is based on the Assumption that no one would board and clothe and take care of the child for less than >5 a week and this in twenty-one years would make an investment of >5,009. When people invest that amount of money in «s> particular thing good returns are exand why should not much better returns be expected from the boy or girl that has cost 15,000? Mi. Eari Hughes speitt Bunday with Fort Wayne relatives and friends. He returned this morning to mer Decatur young man and always

dashed late the rear at a freight train immediately. west of Ohio City early Tuesday morning, completely demobbing the caboose and a car attached thereto. The passenger was eastward bound and had the right of track to Ohio City as per orders from the dispatcher. A freight train had arrived at Ohio City and proceeded to the west siding, where it was being placed on the side track when the passenger approached. Homer Bennett, engineer on the passenger, did not see the obstruction of the cars until his train was too close and consequently could not stop in time to prevent the crash. Consequently he and the fireman, Grant Welkel, both of Huntington, jumped for their lives, the former sustaining Injuries of a serious nature, while Welkel suffered the loss of his right thumb. The freight had some trouble in getting in the clear and it was due to that unavoidable delay that the accident happened. Engineer {Bennett was immediately conveyed to Decatur and was taken to the office of Dr. S. D. Beavers, where Dr. Wilson of Ohio City and Dr. Beavers of this city examined the injuries. The left shoulder was badly dislocated, the head bruised and other Internal injuries inflicted which will require much attention. Bennett was taken to his home at Huntington on the 10:10 a. m. train Tuesday, where he resides with his son and daughter, his wife having been dead for more than one year. He will recover. After the crash the conductor of the passenger passed through the coaches > taking the names of the passengers and when he entered the smoking car he was astonished to find that one cf the passengers was sound asleep. When awakened the man was dumfounded to learn that a wreck had occurred. It is fortunate indeed that no lives were lost as a consequence of the wreck and that the injured ones will recover. The wreck train was ordered and within thirty minutes’ time after the crew arrived with the derrick the track was cleared so that trains could be operated past the scene of the accident. No blame has been fixed on any one for thu wreck.

David C. Welty, reporter and solicitor on the staff of the Berne Witness, and one of its proprietors, has by this time undoubtedly reached the pleasantest and most important stopping place, not only on his present itinerary through the west, but on his life's journey, Halstead, Kansas. For there his long maintained “single blessedness” will meet its Waterloo next Thursday. Several years ago When Mr. Welty was a student in Bethel college, Newton, Kansas, he formed the acquaintance, among others, of a daughter of one of the leading families oft the Mennonlte community of Halstead, just a few miles West of Newton—Miss Ida Ruth, daughter of John W. Ruth and sister to Mrs. Rev. J. W. Kllewer of this place—and that acquaintance has in course of time developed into a genuine love match. The marriage ceremony of Mr. Welty and Miss Ruth is scheduled for 9:30 a. m. next Thursday, at the home of the bride’s father at Halstead. No dotibt it will be a typical June wedding, Rev. J. H. Langenwalter, pastor of the bride, will declare the couple man and wife. In the afternoon the bridal couple will leave on an extended wedding trip to the Pacific coast, where they will meet Mr. Welty's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Welty, and his sister, Mrs. Carl Bergman, In southern California, besides many friends sojourning there. They will spend several weeks on their wedding trip, taking In many points pt <bnterest, chief among which is the Alaska-Yukon-Pa-ciflc exposition at -Seattle, Washington. The groom’s uncle, Professor B. F. Welty and wife, live at Tacoma, Washington.—Berne Witness. “ o ■ WILL HAVE CELEBRATION. Warren Will Have Big Time on Fourth of July. - Warren will have a Fourth of July celebration. There will be horse races at the fair , grounds in the afternoon and a big display of fireworks at night. Foot races of all sorts will be included in the forenoon entertainment The board of directors of the fair association and the merchants ,of the town will join hands In arranging for the big day. It is believed that horses will be entered from Marion, Warren, Van Buren, Montpelier, MmfcheSter and Huntington, and some fine racing is promised. John Click, Marcus Tam and Sam Bowman have, been Mamed as a committee to arrange for the matinee races. John Schnell, of Huntington, may give an exhibition with his hurioiiones, there win be a dash for the jumpers, a mule race and the

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ren track and they will be entel in the Fourth of July events. —MarMßl Chronicle. o- — ■gi Indianapolis, June 15.—The Indifl brewers are up in the air over W® fact that Felix T. McWhitrer, of til city, and State Senator R. E. Prodfc of Elkhart have agreed to debate II prohibition question at Tomlinson i|R June 30. The subject under disc! l .' slon will be, “Resolved, That pH|| hibition of the manufacture and si of intoxicating beverages is Mr. McWhirter takes the afflrmatl. side and Senator Proctor the side. Special Interest is added to I debate by the fact that Mr. McW«| ter is one. of the leading prohibltißgl ists of the country and has candidate on the Prohibition ticlll for governor, while Senator was the leader of the fight in the IK4 session of the legislature for the | . J peal of the county option law, since then he has made speeches! many counties of the state in whl|| local option elections were held, ul ing the people to vote “wet.” debate is engineered by the rl|| Father Sydney G. Jeffords, St. Stephen’s parish, Peoria, 111. Jeffords is endeavoring to raise ml ey with which to promote his chuß|| work among the poor of Peoria, I some time ago he conceived the iflgl of arranging a debate on the pro! bition question between Dan Shel|| Prohibition candidate for governor! Illinois, and Mayor Rose, of MilwK'A kee. The debate was held in Peoßjl and was so successful that Mr. jl|| fords decided to arrange for one Kg Indiana. Charles R. Jones, of cH|| cago, Prohibition national chairmKg sent him to Mr. McWhirter, witl| request that he take the afflrmatKg side of the debate. Mr. McWhii| accepted. At first Mr. though of arranging for a local n| to take the other side, but this p| failed for two reasons. In the isl place, Mr. McWhirter preferred man from outside of and in the second place some of | local brewers objected to the lo| man’s engaging in the debate for ■5: liquor side,. Mr. Jeffords already IB|| spoken to Asti H. Boulden, brewß attorney to represent the liquor in the debate, and after Mr. McWtl|g ter said he preferred some outs| . man he went to Mr. Boulden’s ofl| to tell him that it was all off. he found Mr. Boulden and brewers and brewery representati®£ who were protesting against any sfl debates being held in Indianapcß at this time. The brewers decl|« they do not wish tne subject agita®g| because of the effect it may on public sentiment. The of a local option election being hß|| in this county is serious enough H itself, without stirring up the sit J tion with a debate, they say. .. AN INTENDED ROBBERY. ||| Nathan Mentzer, Bluffton, Man Away. I Nathan Mentzer, the drayman, isl an unusual experience two or thfl nights ago which looks like he tßj| been the Intended victim of a footiß but that the latter lost his nerve ■ the last moment. Along about mK< night Mr. Mentzer was aroused frOg his bed by a telephone call to «|| effect that his cow was loose and <■ of the barn. He hurriedly dres® < and went out in his stocking As he stepped into the back yard I saw a man in the shadows and as approached the mysterious stran® < broke and ran. Mr. Mentzer, miß mystified, went on to his barn, wh®gj he found the doors closed as usifl and the cow in her accustomed Some thief probably thought )■ Mentzer would have money from dil collections and he would make a h®g by slugging him, but he lost his neiK|| at the critical moment.—Blufftl News. Charles Wiseman, of Syracuse, il< sued the Sandusky Portland Cem® .3 company for $20,000 damages for t«g loss of his arm while working in tH nlnnt nt Rvrnnnnn LS'S

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