Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 20, Decatur, Adams County, 19 May 1910 — Page 6

eailiii uni — Geneva, Ind w May 14-r (Special tty Daily Denmjyat)—Tomorrow, May 15, marks ts(jj>beglnning ot a regular echertula on the Bluffton, Geneva and Celina Traction line. According to the announcement the cars will run on the following schedule time: Leave Gesrnws a. m., 10:60 <a. m., .1:50 It n. 4:50 ®. >m. and 1: 50;p.m. Leave Bluffton—6:3o a. m., 9:30 w.;m., 124 30 a. m., 3:30 p. m. and 6:30 p. m. Beginning May Wh the road willgive special rates to Bluffton, Marion, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis ad other Indian cities lor Sunday .only, which figures about one cent a mite. 'The schedule as arranged allows th© care to make etmamction with all th© trains on the G. IL '& I. and will, it te Uteliaved, prove very (Convenient. The John P. Porter G. A. R. Post, No. 23, of this place is preparing for the usual observation of Decoration Day. The speaker of the day will be Henry McChugh of Toronto, Kan. He was a member of Company K, 89th Indiana Volunteers, was born and raised a half mile west of Geneva and grew to manhood here. He left here in 1866, and this will be his first visit here in all these yearn. The schools and lodges will participate in the observation of the day. Mrs. Harold Kimble is seriously ill at her home on Line street, the symptoms being those of typhoid fever. Her husband, who is a traveling salesman, has been summoned home. She is reported slightly better today. z Miss Orpha Waldo, daughter of Bev. Waldo of the United Brethren church, entertained her Sunday school class at the parsonage last evening. About thirty were present and the occasion was a very delightful one. A mixed chorus from Berne gave a concert at the Methodist church here Thursday evening, which was up to the standard and enjoyed by all who ; attended. The affair was under the auspices of the Geneva high school. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Mills are visiting with Rev. L P. Watts and family • at Winchester and will probably re- : main his guests over the Sabbath. I - ■ — - < Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Fristoe of Decatur were here Friday evening and en- | joyed a visit with H. A. Fristoe and j family, returning home this morning. i — -J Miss Grace Harper is visiting rela- i tlve sand irienda at Pennville, inddlana. • \ j. ten h nS Mrs. Mary Teeple, mother of *3. H. . ¥eeple, went to Decatur Saturday and: will visit relatives and friends there and at Wiltshire. ■ m i • Mrs. W. S. Cross of Lima, Oh|o, arrived here Friday evening for a visit with her son, W. D. Cross, on Line street -o ; L - 1 Miss Grace Coffee, teacher of the third and fourth, grades in room three at the west ward building, is justly proud of the honor accorded one of her fourth grade pupils, Miss Ireta Butler, nine-year-old daughter of Trustee and Mrs. Samuel Butler, who has just been awarded a diploma in pen®anship by A, M. Palmer, author of the Pahner method of penmanship, which has been used .In the Decatur ' schools for the past three years. This is, however, Miss. Ireta’s first year with ink, which is not given the pupils until the fourth grade. The pupils work with the A. M. Palmer Method copy book, in which, after the muscular movement has been completely mastered, are 176 exercises for practice and copy. Ireta mastered the muscular movement and then executed with such excellent results the 176 exercises that Miss Coffee decided to send them to the A. M. Palmer principal to be graded, and was much pleased to receive Friday from the Chicago branch office the following letter: s; x . „ ~ i . “We wish to advise you that the work of Ireta Butler has been, received afid 'that we ttiink Jt is splendid. ' It is r not' customary for us to issue diplomas to pupils of her age, yet in her case, as her work is above the average, We have decided to give her a Palmer Method diploma. We trust that she will continue to practice and improve her writing every day. » “We wish to compliment you on the your penmanship and are pleased to —g—■*■»■.■■■ —JJB.'.-L . HULL J. .. . WHEN YOU PUT ON STOCKINGS. Os the heavier sort, do your shoes pinch, and your feet swell and perspire? If yon shake Allen’s Foot Eaee in your shoes, it will give yen rest and comfort, and instant relief from any annoyance. Sold everywhere, 25c. Don’t acept any substitute. — ® "~ ; ■CB9aBBnaSEESXESSSaOS» Children Ory FM FUETCNtrS ’ OASTORIA

, i«i ei■e.'i — ■ ..si———a i note the interest which you are taking in the work.” ’ A reporter of thia paper was privileged to examine the penmanship papers of her pupils, which have been catefully kept from month to month that the improvement may be noted, gnd the rapid advance made by them te wonderful—shading from the heavy uncouth strokes of the first trials to the light, finely shaped lines of the latter months. It is good to see amid this day of (Carelessness, occasioned by the hursy and rush of the world, and the too frequent use of the typewriter ,a revival ot interest In the fine art of penmanship. Miss Coffee is certainly to 'be commended for her painstaking care in the drilling of those entrusted to her. Very many of the other pupils have showed rapid advancement with fine results, and it is quite likely -that their papers also will be submitted soon for diploma grading. Among those of her pupils which are considered among the best in penmanship and worthy of special mention an© Anna Weikel, Jesse McClure, Gwenflolin Dibble, Ineta Beavers, Gladys Chronister, Vernon Aurand, Marlon Sprague, Harland McGill, Lorrlne Parr, Martha McCrory, Marie Wertzberger, Seth Ray, Ralph Nelson, Ramona Smith, Thelma Auth, Vane Thompson, Glen Sowle, Edwin Knoff, Burton Smith, Bichard Butler, Wilma Smith, Solomon Lord, Mabel Hower. Miss Coffee certainly "practices what ihe preaches,” for she is herself a most expert mistress of the pen, having had several years* experience with tnis method. About a ffionth ago she submitted for the first time her copy to the Palmer institute, and was awarded a diploma. < She will probably organize a class after the school term is over for the teaching of this art. The fifth and sixth grade pupils ot Glen Warner, principal of the west ward school, have also made rapid improvement during the year, among the best ones being Gertrude Ray, Imo Sowle, Blanche Biggs, Ada Stevens, Anola Frank, Nellie Bartiett, Cread Vaughn and Mildred Johnson, whose work has been a pleasure to examine; reflecting great care of the Instructor. Pen and Ink, charcoal and watercolor sketches by the various pupils were also displayed, showing great talent and skill on the part of the pupils, brought out and developed under the excellent instruction of Miss Bess Schrock, who has charge of this department J 1 ■— l —O™ , ' .N. The Royal Neighbors of Monroe Camp, No. 3340, will give an ice cream social Saturday night May 21st, at the Modern Woodmen hall in Monroe. Come every one, and bring "Siunmor" with you—Recorder. Henry Steele, one of the pioneer residents of the county, had his sev-enty-eighth birthday anniversary made memorable yesterday by a surprise party which was planned and executed with happy results by about fifty-six of his relatives and friends. The day dawned bright and clear and everything was clear sailing for the multitude which began to assemble before noon at the Steele home near Pleasant Mills. They brought with them baskets filled with everything good to the palate and the dinner enjoyed at noon was one of unparallel,ed excellence. Just after finishing the dinner George Gault presented to MT. Steele in behalf of his only son, Jesse Steele, a handsome gold watch, and from his grandchildren a beautiful gold chain, which he will always cherish. Mr. Steele was born in Ashland county, Ohio, but has lived in this cotinty about sixty-five years and has many tales to tell of the time when the county was yonug. The telling of reminiscences and a general intermingling in good fellowship, with exchange of good wishes, brought the happy day, all oo soon, to a close. Mrs. Steele is still living, mid cheery, though afflicted with blindness, and the couple are, perhaps one of the oldest, in tne county. T. H. Ernst, a nephew, and John Steele, a brother, from this city, were in attendance at the celebration as were Mr. and Mra* George Gault of Flatrock and Commissioner James Hendricks and wife of Mpnroe, besides many others. Lights from every window of the spacious Bowers home on First Street twinkled a merry greeting to the twenty-seven members of the sophomore class of the Decatur high school, who assembled there Friday evening for what proved to be one of the merriest of their class parties, with William Bowers, host. The reception room was in gala attire with decorations in the high school colors of purple and gold, while the living and dining rooms were given over to the class colors —maroon and gold. Cut flowers and crepe paper streamers were used effectively in carrying out the class color schemes and proved very beautiful, making a charming setting for the blithe and loyal young students who mingled there. There was music and singing and a general in-

formal social good time. Music, both vocal and instrumental, was rendered by Mrs. J. Q. Neptune and by various members of the class. Refreshments were served at the tablb in the dining room, which was also attractively decorated with flowers, harmonizing with the general color scheme. Those present were Charles Brodbeck, Sherman Beery, Gregg Neptune, Lynn Shoemaker, Sim Burke, Milton Yager, Gladys Kern, Helen Fonner, Frances Ward, Paul Meyer, Perry Snrtth, Edgar Vancll, Jennie Long, Neva Brandyberry, Velma Lenhart, Zelda Schnitz, Margaret Mills, Ruth Baltzell, Dallas Elzey, Virgil Krick, Blanch McCrory, Rose Green, Bessie Teeple, Orpha Sheets, Lillian Rice, Winifred Burk and William Bowers. Z The local chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held a very important session at their chapter rooms Fridayevening and much business of importance was talked over ant disposed of. A number of questions were brought up by the different members pertaining to the betterment of thebrder and the gathering was a very' entertaining one. A large attendance was present and those members who were not missed a rare occasion. A lunch was served to all present, which was much appreciated. Thirty-five of the members of the Mite society met Thursday at the Methodist church parlors to carry out further their work for the year. The society was reorganized and twenty sale of the dustless dusters, and at this meeting there was turned over to chairmen appointed to take charge of the various departments. It 'Vas decided to continue the the treasurer the sum of six dollars resulting from the latest sales thereof, The total sum of tne collection for yesterday was twelve dollars. The next meeting will tie May 27th, at the churcn. A special program will be given. Unique Invitations in the form of a lion cut from paper on which was printed “Admit one to the animal exposition,” sent out by Miss Irene Evans to her fellow members Os the senior class of the Decatur high school, gave them but a hint of the future in store for them at the class party given Friday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Evans, three miles north of the city. The seniors enjoyed a jolly ride on a hay rack to the Evans home and these continued their fun unrestrainedly. The animal exposition was a unique onq. Little cages, containing articles suggesting the names of animals in rebus form were provided, the guests being required to guess the animals there represented. It one cage was a pillow, suggesting thh name “lion;” in another a big horn represented a “mountain goat;** white the word minister connected With a key, was guessed by all to be “Donkey”—not because their minister classmate represented that species, but because his name is “Don.” Other gam.es and music, with refreshments, were included in the entertainment and closed one of the merry parties of the season. ; Miss Frances Dugan, daughter of < Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan, who is now’ a full-fledged sophomore at Vassar college, writes of the Interesting annual sophomore “tree ceremony,” in which she as a sophomore" was privileged to participate this spring. The ceremony takes place at this time each year, at night on the large college campus, which, is beautifully lighted with calcium lights. At this time the selection of a tree is made by the class on which is imprinted the seal of that class-seal. This Imprinting of the seal is attended with original ceremony, each’class vying' with the other in originality. This was unusually beautiful this year and was witnessed by a large number of visitors, who eagerly anticipate the event. There are about two . hundred young ladies In the class and of these one-third were gowned as Greek women, one third as Greek men and onethird as flowers. As the Greek women sang, the flowers danced, all the beautiful Greek dances, fancies and costumes being brought into play. The scene was a most lovely one, never to be forgotten by those who took part and those who witnessed the affair. ■ . All Pythian Sisters are requested to be present at the hall Monday evening as the degree will be conferred upon Mrs. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan gave an enjoyable 6 o’clock tea Friday evening for Miss Martha Kettler of Fort Wayne. Other guests were the Misses Marie Patterson, Rose Dunathan, Edith Poster, Mrs. Earl Adams, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lower. After tea Miss Kettler, who is an accomplished musician; delighted the party with a number of piano solos. ■m—— —c ' -— ; T“W

i Kan ß a ß Clty,Mo.,May 16-( Special' i to Dally Democrat)—Dr. Hyde, ao- » cured stayer of Colonel Swope, today 8 was convicted of first degree murder i and sentenced to life imprisonment by a verdict of the trial jury. I Hdye hoard the verdict read with » composure. His wife burst into tears - and was lead into an ante-room, where i her husband visited her later, accom- , panled by a guard. Hyde’s two slsj ters also broke down. Judge Latshaw • said he would remand Hyde to jail - without ban pending the filing of a i motion for a new trial, “I am awfully. - sorry for that little Woman,” said the i judge. . / I* - 1 ■• ■ ■ ■ r • ~ ■’ I (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind,, May 16—(Special to Dally Democrat)—An epidemic r of typhoid fever In the Indiana boys’ • school at Plainfield today claimed Its - first victim, Fred Ugenhartz, of Las- . ayette, fift.een years old. Between [ forty and fifty boys there are stricken i with the fever. i (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., May 16 (Special , to Daily Democrat)—Fred M. Kerby, , Ballinger’s stenographer, was today dismissed by a special delivery tetter signed by Secretary Ballenger. In part the letter said: “Sir—You are hereby discharged from the public service because you are unworthy to remain in it’* After receiving the letter Kerby said it was not unexpected. “Whether I acted treacherously or patriotically Is for the public to decide.” 0- — HOSPITAL DAY OBSERVED. Hospital Day was observed Sunday by the local Methodist Sunday school, as well as by those over the entire state. The collection taken at that time will be devoted to the hospital for crippled and orphan children at Indianapolis, which is being enlarged and improved. The Sunday schools of the Folt Wayne district hoped to raise enough by special contribution for the building one One of the three stories. ■ i Q i - i <. .i, AUTOMOBILE PARTY VISIT HERE. A party of three autos from Fort Wayne enjoyed a pleasure ride Sunday, passing through this city and thence to Bluffton, where they were to have supper before returning home. The party included the members of the “Hungry club”—Messrs, and Mesdames W.'D. Henderson, H. P. Jones, King, Hetrick, Cockrell and Bogart < White here they stopped at the home of Mrs. Julia Moses and W. A. Kuebler. 1 X o - TAKES A NEW POSITION. Arthur Mangold, better known as “Fish,” who for the past six years has been employed in the grocery department of the Boston Store, has resigned to accept a position in. the egg packing department of the Decatur Produce Company’s plant beginning work there this morning. Mr. Mangold served well and faithfully during fils work at the Boston store, and his smiling face, will be missed by many. ■v o «• Washington, D. C„ May 16—In the distribution of appropriations for public buildings Indiana will not fare, -as well as members of the Hoosier delegation had hoped it might' The subcommittee that has charge of appropriations has completed its . recommendations and in common with all the' other subcommittees will’ report soon to the full committee. The total of the projects selected by the various sub-committees will foot- up i about twenty million, which ‘is a; larger bill by eight million than President Taft is willing to stand for. As a result it is necessary for a committee on revision tor-go over the ; recommendations and scale them down. This scaling process has not ! ydt begun and no ode can fpresee how k R finally will affect-the appropriai tions for Indiana. ■ , The appropriations decided upon by. . the sub-committee for Indiana are . neither numerous nor large. At the . same time recognition in'some form r is provided in the bill for every Indil ana representative who has asked for public building legislation for his dis- . tricL It is not possible for the Indi- ; ina members to ff et what they want, . but they will receive as large a proportion of benefit out of the bill as the members, generally speaking, > from other states. .The subcommittee has adhered to I the inflexible rule that no representative shall be allowed more than one appropriation for his district, which i is disappointing to Indiana members - who have introduced bills for several t appropriations for, their respective } . districts. ... . . -OK The tentative list of Indiana appro- ; priations recommended by the sub g committee is as follows: First District—An appropriation of a 110,000 to purchase a site at Mt Vernon. < ■■ •

ton. Nothing is allowed for Linton and Washington. > □Jhird—An- appropriation to enlarge and remodel the federal building at New Albany. 7;' 3V Fourth— Am appropriation of 515.000 for; a site at Seymour, j Fifth—An appropriation to extend the limit of cost of the postoffioe building at Brazil. - ’ t V Sixth—An appropriation for a site at Newcastle, but Representative Barnard has assurance that the full committee will allow for a building also. Eighth—An appropriation of $50,000 for a site and building at Portland. This rather liberal allowance is granted because Representative Adair was denied an appropriation in the last omnibus appropriation bill. Ninth—An appropriation to complete the building at Frankfort. Tenth—An appropriation of SIOO,000 for a site and building at Gary. Eleventh—An appropriation of $15,000 for a site at Huntington. Thirteenth —An appropriation of $75,000 for a site and building at Mishawaka. The two Indiana representatives who are not asking tor appropriations this year are Representatives Korbly of the Seventh and Representative Cline of the Twelfth. .., , ■ New York, N. Y., May 16—(Special to Dally Democrat)—Halley’s comet, declared to be a harbinger of misfortune* in 2061, the second time from nbw, when it will appear, will cross the sun’s disk Wednesday night Expert astronomers disagree as to the possibility that the earth will pass through its tall which is said to be 20,000,000 miles in length. The earth’s distance from the comet is fifteen million miles, and according to this, if tike tail floats straight, we will be encircled by five million miles of tail. It is thought there will be no noticeable effect on the earth’s atmosphere but an aurora will likely be produced. London, Eng., May 16—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, “American embassador in mourning, to attend the funeral of King Edward,” arrived here this morning from> Berlin. As representative of King George, Lord Bundonald of Queensborough, greeted the colonel at Criteria station. Tlte king’s carriage conveyed the party to the home of Ambassador Reid. London newspapers are unanimous in their praises trf- Colonel Roosevelt, column editorials showing their friendliness. Colonel Roosevelt today viewed the body of King Edward in the Buckingham room at Merlborough House. Ambassador Rieid introduced Roosevelt and King George. The king expressed his pleasure at Roosevelt’s appointment and named Bundonald and Commodore Cunnlgham as his escorts. Linn & Patton have secured the contract let by Clarence Baughman fpr the building of the new front in the bierkes building on Second street ipto which the Baughman flv4 and ten cent store will be moved as soon as the building has been gotten ready for'occupancy. This Fill be one of the 1 finest display in the city and will be built simitar to the great Knox five and ten cent store at Fort Wayne. There w.IU be a central entrance and on each side the display windows will extend back a distance of ten feet At each front and along the side of the central entrance will run large plate window glasses, the corners to be joined by clamps in place of woodwork, thug giving a clear view. The entrance will be paved with concrete in which the name of the Baughman store will he inlaid. The interior will also be remodeled in a handsome and convenient way, Embodying all the latest effects. Work on the remodeling will begin as soon as the bowling alley, which has been conducted here by .Fred Vaughn for some time, can be removed, which will probably be this week' Mr. Vaughd ’ld moving the alleys to Owosso, Mich. A Geneva, Ind., May 16 —(Special to Dally Democrat) —This is commencement week here dnd it promises, to be a most enjoyable one for the six graduates, whib are Josephine Martha Cross, Richard Patrick Kelley, Nathalie Olive Wheeler, Zoa Tague Shepherd, Floyd Burke Aspy and Blanch Golden Hutton. The festivities of the week begin Tuesday evening when the juniors will give a reception to the seniors at the home of Miss Vera Bradford on High street. Following the commencement exercises on Friday evening at 10:30, under the auspices .of the Geneva alumni the Pythian Sisters of Geneva will serve a banquet at the K. of P. hall in honor of the class of 1910. The bacchiaureate sermon was delivered Sunday evening by Rev. Waldo of the U. B. church. The program for the commencement exercises on Friday evening will be as follows; I

——l—— :? - Class March Clara Lindsey | Invocation—Rev. Harbour. > " i Piano Duet-Misses. Longsworth and Presentation of the Class—Superintendent D. W. Horton. ' “The Compare of Life’’—Richard Kelter. J "The Night Brings Out the 8ta»”— ■ Blanche Hutton. r . “Old <Mory”—Josephine Cross. Patriotic Medley—Mrs. H. Green. “Intellectually the United State® States Has a Great Work to Perform” —Zoa Shepherd. Vocal Solo-Mfrs. O. M. Graham. “Edgar Allen Poe”—Floyd Aspy. “’Tls Here Our Paths Divide”— Olive Wheeler. Vocal Duet—Misses Briggs and Wegmiller. The Address —Elmer E. Jones, Ph.D. Piano Solo—Dorcas Kuntz. Presentation of Diplomas. Benediction—Rev. Waldo. The baccalaureate . services were held at the United Brethren church here last night and the exercises and sermon were a most auspicious opening of the program for the week. As has been the custom for many years, alternating the place of bedding this service, the exercise this year was held at the U. B. church and the Methodist church dispensed with their regular services that every one might ; ’ attend. The church was packed. Rev, Harbour, pastor of the M. E. church, redd the third chapter of Proverbs and this was followed by a duet, “He Leadeth lue,” by Misses Ora Premer and brpha Waldo. Rev. Harbour then offered prayer and after a song by the choir Miss Gertrude Lindsey gave a piano solo, “The Old Oaken Bucket,” with variations. To realize the sweetness of this number one had to hear It to appreciate it Miss Julia Wegmlller rendered a solo In a melodious and earnest manner, greatly appreciated. Rev. Waldo took as his text I Kings, second chapter, second verse, and delivered an instructive, interesting and soul-stirring address to the graduating class of 1910. He emphasized thoroughly to the class members that their education Is not complete without the love of God in their hearts and they must live It and practice it at all times and under all circumstances. Rev. Waldo spoke in an earnest manner and much credit Is due , this, man of God for the spirit of his address. k —■■■■■■■ o- — l — l -t; ; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Markenke, residents of Ninth street, happily celebrated their golden wedding Sunday, their children and their families and a number of friends joining with them in this event that comes to but very few people. The party gathered at the Merhentoe home in the moriilng and spent the entire day with the couple, enjoying a delicious dinner and supper and talking over the events of the years and extending wishes the couple may enjoy many more happy years together. Mr. Merhenke is a native oi Germany, but has spent the greater part of his life here. His good wife was Mfrs Johanna Johnson before her marriage, and is a native of this country. They were married just fifty years ago Sunday at tty St. Johtf s Lutheran church In Root township by the Rev. Wambsganss. They lived fourteen years in Fort Wayne, thirty-sour 4 In Root township and the past two years in this city. To them were born the following children: ' Sophia Wette, Lizzie Miller, Caroline Busse and Mrs. Louis Le> per of Fort Wayne; John Merenke, Chicago; Henry, in Oregon; Martin, Monmouth; Minnie Wletfeldt, In Allen county. Not all of the children were permitted to be at the celebration Sunday, but the greater number, ' with their families, were. Mr. and Mrs. John Burke and children were also guests.' - ' ’ 'r?/' , —....— A stiff fight began in circuit court Monday, when 'he case of George I Zimmerman vs. Malinda Fronefield, I oil petition to have Malinda Fronefield declared of unsound mind, was called. The plaintiff is a son of the defendant, , add wants a guardian appointed to look after her property. Attorneys DeVoss and Smith are representing ■ the plaintiff and Heller,' Sutton A Heller, Beatty and Peterson & - 5 are appearing for the defendant. The case will require two or three days and Is a hard legal battle. The jury as empaneled this morning to try the cause is as follows: Sampson Pillars, Fred Lindsey, Dave Buckmaster, John Topp, John W. Kramer, Forest Andrews,, Norman Jacobs, John Elzey, John Wedhter, Reuben Lord, William Breiner and Charles C. Malland. Real estate transfers: Julius Hofer ■ to John E. Nelson, lot 18, Monroe, • $800; Loren R. Straw to James L. i Gay, 110 acres, St. Marys tp., $9000; . Paul G. Hooper et al to Susanna Yai ger, Inlot 1025, Decatur, $125. I■ - > ) A marriage license was issued to. » Thomae J. Cook 35, a farmer, Wa- ' bash township, and Susan Stauffer, 18, of Berne.