Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 23, Decatur, Adams County, 9 June 1910 — Page 3

Muncie, Ind„ June 4—(Special „to Dally Democrat)—-After being out tour hours the jury in the case of the State of Indiana vs. Thomas Grady, charged with conducting a blind tiger, this morning returned a verdict of guilty. He was fined 1100 and sentenced to jail for sixty days. * This Is the first case of the thirty arrests made by the Law and Enforcement League and Is therefore of wide importance here. The others will be tried soon. The case was heard In the Delaware circuit court. ——— Washington, D. C., June 4—(Special to Daily Democrat) — A “step forward” is the exclamation of a senator today who voted for the railroad bill. That Is the reason why the overwhelming vote of 50 to 12 followed so closely over the amendment. The dissatisfied ones voted later to amend the new law. The creation of a commerce corps for the purpose of considering cases growing from the decisions of the Inter State Commerce commission was the hardest to swallow by the progressives as features of the original bill most favorable to the railroads were eliminated. These permitted rate agreements and empowered the commission to controll railroad securities. — 0... GASOLINE EXPLOSION FATAL.

Jacksonville, Fla., June 4—Manuel Hackney, the five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Hackney, received burns.which resulted fatally in a few hours in a fire at the home of P. J. Risley on Fig street, Hyde Park. The fire started from an explosion of gasoline, which the driver of an oil wagon was pouring Into a gasoline stove. A gallon measure of gasoline, which the drover was pouring into the stove flamed up, burning the man’s arm. The driver started for the back door, intending to throw the burning liquid out on the ground, when the young . boy came running into the door and eqlUded 'wtm him. The lad was enveloped fa fatees.in a few seconds, and suffered terribly until he died. The house where the explosion occurred burned down, and the one next dew was partially hsanaed before the fire department reached the scene. ’ — ' Mildred Leone, younger daughter tg Mr. and Mre. L C. Knees «f limn, Ohio, Is one of the graduates from the Urns hfah school this spring. The eommewwwwmt wfflfl be hsAfl fa dhe Faunrt agera house June 10th. Rela- > tires here received invitations to the event. Miss Minnie OrVls writes friends from Mundis tflhat she is enjoying a delightful time as a guest of Mrs. A. C. Surber, formerly Miss Abide Henchman, well known here. The Surber home is a fine one on McCußough boulevard, With spacious grounds, velvety lawn and with * glimpse of the b river across the bliilevard. The Mun1/ cie Star gives the following account of a musical given by Mrs. Surber: “Mrs. A- C. Surber of McCulloch boulevard was hostess at a very Interesting murtttal tthis afternoon when «he entertained in honor of her mother, Mrs. Kuedtanatite birthday. A beautiful basket filled with roses adorned the dining table and iin the reception hall ant panflora were great bunches of red aa« wtitite (carnation?. A Wflbt luncheon was served to about seventyfive guests. Jknexoellent musical program was atao given.” Miss Orvis was one of the cout-of-town guests, and she was also privileged to meet Mrs. Rosa Stone. A reunion of the Shady family aft Ojßluffton is an event in which Adams county folk are Interested. The reunion, with a sumptuous dinner, was given at the hotme of Mr. and Mrs. . Lewis Shady, and sail their chidren,; except Mrs. Birina Good of Treqary, Mich., were present, they being: A. W. Shady, J. M. Shady, Lewis A. Shady and Mrs. MeMn Daugherty. Five grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren were also in attendance. The party included the following: Messrs, and Mesdaanes Lewis Shady, Bluffton; Lewis A. Shady fad son, Lewis C., St Joseph, Mo.; Arthur W. Shady, Larned, Kans.; F. 0. . Daugherty, Bluffton; A. P. Kelly, Tocsin; T. W. Story, Bluffton; W. T. White, Bluffton; Mr. John I t Shady, Winters, Mich., R. C. Shady, Panama; Will Shady, Fort Wayne; Joseph Shady and daughter, Mrs. Martin Beery, Decatur; Mrs. EUa WoHeale, Bluffton; Miss Elizabeth Daugherty, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Mrs. Rachel Kelley, Caledonia, Ohio; Miss Margaret Kelley, Caledonia, Ohio; Mlsc Letta Kelley, Toegin; Miss Irene Kelley, Tocsin; Miss Justine Kelley, Tocsin; Edmond D. Walker, Markle; Harry Covalt, Anderson; Robert C. Storey, Bluffton. The Entre Nous club met Friday evening at'the home of Miss Ruby Miller and cine of the most pleatent evenings enjoyed for some time was this one. All the

A W Miss Ruby was one in which guests were to form an animal out of pappr without the use of a pair of scigsors. Miss Lllah Lachot proved herself to be the best in this line and was awarded a beautiful prize. Later in the evening a delicious lunch was served. Miss Ruby Artman pleasantly entertained a number of friends last evening in honor of Grace Blake of Fort Wayne. Other guests were Nora David, Jessie Shrank, Frank Malay, George Sanvageal of Canton, Ohio; Earl Von Hern of Indianapolis. Music and a general social time with light refreshments contributed an evening of pleasure. Bernice Dailey, Frances Cole, Vane Weaver and Carl Smith will drive to Berne tomorow afternoon, where they will be the guests at supper of Miss Emma Bixler. The meeting of the Christian Ladies’ Aid society at the home of Mrs. George Steele on North Fifth street Friday afternoon was an unusually interesting one. About twenty were in attendance and enjoyed the business and social session, and the appetizing lunch served by the hostess. O-

SUMMER CARE OF ORCHARDS. The fruit crop In many localities in central and northern Indiana has been ; severely damaged by the recent succession of heavy frosts. The crop in most sections of southern Indiana, , also, has been made lighter than was promised early in the season, although some favored localities apparently escaped any injury. Many owners of orchards have attempted this spring for the first time to give their trees intelligent care in the Way of pruning and spraying. It Is always a temptation for those farraeni who are growing fruit as a sideline to neglect caring for their trees ' toet toproduced. This poticyWa great .ffifatake, and accounts tn no small 'degree for the tint that the nretaerd $e commercial grower reeafiy bears much more regularly and abundantly than the orchards tn the • -same nelghbbrirood. The waanerctal orchard is cared for every rear. The ordinary home urcnard to sprayed, ' pruned and cultivated irrsffutarty and 1 spasmodically ftnflfo Wfa *> ' crops In the same way. 1 it pays to care ter will teoaitefl orchards In off years when the crop Is a total or partlri failure. The rerej 1 the trees receive this summer Wfln ’ help to determine the atomber and wi- • tallty the fruit buds Which wffl be ' formed this season for next year’s ’ crop. Watch the trees carefully <dur-' ‘ Ing the summer. The scab fungus and ' some other diseases wfcich ordinarily > do so much damage to the ffrsßt, work ' also bn the leaves. Spraying with : Bordeaux mixture is very helpful in keeping these diseases fa dheck, thus - protecting the foliage and providing ' favorable conditions for a ®ood crop ! next year, even though this year’s » crop may be light Wattdh 'for leaf ' eating insects also, and iif any are 1 present add two pounds off arsenate 1 of lead or six ounces of Baris green 1 to every 50 gallons of Bucdeaux and - spray thoroughly. ■ . In certain sections of tire tthe state • the crop has been but refiy ’little in- > jured. It goes without saying that • careful vigilance, should be exercised • to bring this crop to harvest with as little loss as possible. R ite mow past thh time for the first codling moth spraying, but the fnrit should be 1 watched for the appearance of the Hater broods and sprayed aupordlngly. 'The Department of Horticulture of the Experiment Station Is always glad > tto receive specimens and amawer in- > miiities relating to orchard problems. C. G| WOODBURY, Association Horticulturist Purdue Usrtwersity. ————O— —‘ The commissioners began fthelr ’ June session, Monday, the first ‘ bustaees being the opening of Mde for the supplies at the county infirmary. ■ The suceesful bidders were Schafer Hardware Company, hardware; T. IL Moore, oil; Niblick A Go., groceries; Wlnnes Shoe store, shoes. Bids were also opened for the construction of several macadam roads, the names of the roads and the bidders being as follows: John J. Soidner Road. L. O. Bears 12909.00 L. Wataon 2278.00 Brabker.* Nusbaum ....... i &65.00 Frtek Heller K#50.00 jkcffb Musser 29W.00 El Engle J. A. Janson ..t 2989.00 Merryman & Fugate ..... 'MeAihaney Road. J • « William Reppert ..88452.00 Sam Doak 1.....Wj1jH0.00 H. Faust StetOO J. Johnson .. ~v . ......... i.. 8889.00 Merryman* Fugate 6441.00

iminsii imi sss— wbwill n.pp.n .Mliw I E. H. Faust 8808.00 i j. JChnson 8488.00 < Merryman A Fugate ......... 6970.00 1 A. J. flips Road. 1 L. O. Bears ....87572.50 1 Will Reppert .... 7580.00 I Sam Yost ... 7685.00 < E. H. Faust 6926.25 1 J. Johnson 7494.00 . Merryman & Fugate .... .. 7720.00 < Repair Zook Bridge. i Berne Supply Co 8228.00 1 A. A. Butler 227.00 1 Merryman & Fugate 250.00 i ] The county officers made their quar- i terly reports, they being as follows: i » Clerk. i Civil cases ..8297.62 : Probate cases 807.52 Criminal cases 17.94 Marriage licenses 86.00 j Other licenses 6.50 < Cer. 15.20 i Insurance 51.00 i Naturalization 1.00 < - < Auditor. i Transfer fees ; 827.05 i School fund mortgages ........ 15.75 i App. bonds *. 20.00 i Tax deed certificates .25 < Miscellaneous '. 2.50 ; Affidavits - 25 1 Certificates ..- x s -50

866.30 Recorder. Deeds .......................8266.40 Transcripts 1-00 Mortgages 224.90 Mechanic Liens ...’ 1-25 Chattel mortgages M ... 33.65 Releases 37.50 Assignments 3.50 Power attorney 2.00 Articles Incorporation 1.00 Plate 3.00 Marginal release 25.60 Marginal assigns 2 60 Miscellaneous 18-30 8620.70 Sheriff. Commissioners 8 50.86 Fees taxed 180-20 8231-06 ■,< Treasuren . Flrat instalment taxea.../.810,493.58 Second Installment takes... 120.07 Delinquent taxes .......... 1,978.29 ' ’3 '.S IA I, >821,591.92 GtoMfa infirmary. Ifcecelpte ...8235.30 John J. SoHtrer was appointed as supertatendent on the Soidner macadam road, contract for which was made today. He filed kis nond for five thousand dollars as required by law and wfQ have charge of the road construction. - ————— o — — MONROEVILLE WINS GAME. * ■ ’• /■ ■ ■ • ‘‘r -- • Monroeville, IniL, June 6—Monroevile won an interesting contest from the Btecfftur club tit that place Sunday 'afternoon !by a score of 9 to 6. The was m seeeiaw affair and the winners were In doubt until the very close. McCarthy of Fort Wayne pitched for the locals and allowed but six hits, erors resulting in the majority of the visitors’ scores. . Percman of the locals fetitured the game with a'home-run, the second for tblsseasen. The score: R.H.E. Decatur 6 6 4 Monroeville 9 11 4 Batteries—Beery and Ault; McCarthy and Bausermann. —o —<— The welcome the Rev. Charles Ehle, the new pastor of the Baptist church, Sunday afternoon was Indeed a royal ene, and the church was packed to tire very doors with those who wished to extend their greeting to the psstor and family, by their presence, if not by taking a part iin the program prepared. -Not only were members of this church present, but representatives from all of the (churches, and their ministers were to attendance, and a delegation of abort thirty came>over from Bluffton in dbx or eight antomobiles. The service was in charge of the Rev. E. T. Poulsen of the Blilffton Baptist church and tire keynote tof the whole service was “Welcome.** An address «f welcome ta behalf of tire churches < tile city was given by fire Rev. 0. O, Wise in behalf of the tifinlstertal association, by the Rev. Hassert; in behalf of the Baptist district associaatiosL. by W. R. Barr of Bluffton; and In behalf of the Baptist church of this city by Evangelist Rickard. The address of Evangelist Rickard was also in the nature of a tarewetl. » was through the efforts of this untiring worker that the local church was built up, that a call to a permanent pastor might be given. Now that the new pastor has come Rev. Rickard feels himself called to another field, t<» .which he will depart, feeling that the church here resta In good hands. A response to, all these words of greeting was given by the Rtev. Ehle, who thanked them for ths courtesies Mid the sincere welcome, and show-

ing his sincere appreciation of the same. The various other ministers of the city, Rev, Sherman Powell, Rev. Imler, Rev. Spemagel and i Bev. J. M. Dawson took part In tie < program of prayer and* Scripture redd- i Ing, and added to tne fulness of the ' day. An address that found apprecla- 1 five listeners was that given by HaiJ. B. Merriman of Bluffton on "Some 1 Conditions of Success.” The choir gave Some special music and that by the male quartet, comprising A. B;. Bell, Henry Dellinger, J. Q. Neptun j and Dan Beery, was a very pleasing part of the program. It has been long since a day of such universal good fellowship has dawned in the city as i that of Sunday in greeting to the Rev. Ehle. ■■ o The meeting at the K. of P. home Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, called by R. D. Meyers, marshal of the day for the union memorial services of the various fraternal orders of the clty» which will be held next Sunday, June 12th, was attended by comday. June 12th, was attended by comfurther arrangements made for the observance of this day. The members of each lodge will assemble at 2 o'clock at its hall next Sunday, preparatory to assembling at 2:30 o’clock on Second street, where the line of march will form and then proceed west on Monroe street to toe Decatur i cemetery. Here the line will disband, each lodge then going to decorate the graves of its deceased members, and conducting what ceremony they wish. After this the company will form about the circle mound in the center of the cemetery, where an appropriate musical service will be held and an address given by the Rev. Spetnagel. The lodges taking part in the union memorial services are the Knights of Pythias, the Pythian Sisters, the Odd Fellows, Rebekahs, ■ Red Men, Pocahontas, Ben Hurs, Yeomen, Modern Woodmen, Royal Neighbors. Not only are the members of the lodges invited to join, but the public is also given a cordial limitation to attend. Because of tile aid cl tire various lodges In conducting the Decoration * Day services, May 30th, tha G. A. IL fati signt fied its Intention qf Joining in this memorial also, and a special effort will be made to secure automdbfes tor the conveying of the Infirm and aged G. A. R. members to the scene of the service next Sunday. . . * ——r — . The silver wedding celebration df Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heckman at St Johns was a joyous one Sunday afternoon and evening, the brothers and sisters of the couple, with their families, and the neighbors to the number of sixty or more, gathering at the Heckman home to join with theta in the festivities. The dining room, where two long tables were spread jrith.' a sumptuous supper beyond all description, was beautiful with its decorations of carnations and ferns, while the living rooms were adorned with roses and sweet peas. These were twined about the chandeliers or set in vases everywhere. The Rev. Jaus of St. Johns gave an appropriate address of congratulation and good wishes for this couple, and music was furnished by the Misses Emma and Paulihe Heckman, who are quite famous little musicians. The esteem of those present was manifest tn no small degree in the number of beautiful presents torisbed upon Mr. and Mrs. Heckman, together with many good wishes. The evert was "a meet happy one and will be remembered | long by those fortunate enough to bej present. The miscellaneous shower given for “Miss Marry Murema” Saturday evening at the home of her parezfts, ( Mr. and Mrs. Releen Momma, on With; street, was a happy one, about forty ■ or fifty of her relatives tol friends i attending. The guests were givai a surprise, however, when ttre bride wndi her affianced- David Cook, descearied; the stairway together and took Qreir, places under the archway, which was beautifully decorated with fiowere, and the bride’s brother, Roy Mmina. then stepped forward, holding ta Ms' hands a marriage certificate fanm; which he read to the surprised assembly that tiie young couple were already husband and wife, tire marriage having taken place April tflth rt Kalamazoo, Mich. This little surprise, however, a4ded pleasure to the occasion and after congratulations and best wishes were showered upon the bride and groom, a more substantial shower in the form o* great variety? of presents of all kinds for use in the new home was given. A social time, with the serving of refreshments followed. The bride, who is * girl of beautiful character, Is .the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Iteisen Mumma, and the groom Is an enterprising young man, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Coat Cook, of Root township. They will make their home near Akron, Colo., where the groom recently took up a homestead. He will leave tn about two weeks and the bride aad her sister will go later. A Section 4 of the Germah Reformed

Aid society has Issued invitations to the Aid societies of the Christian and Baptist churches for a reception to be given Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Chris Voght A musical program will be one of the entertaining features. All members of the Reformed church are also invited to attend. This section has .planned to entertain all the Aid societies of tne various churches of the city at various times, this one being the first of the series. The class of the Methodist Sunday school taught by Mrs. Fanny Yoder was pleasantly entertained by Miss Josephine Hower Saturday after noon. After the study of the lesson, there were a variety of games and other amusements and Miss Mabel Hower won the prize in a bean contest that proved unusually interesting. The afternoon was one of the most pleasant spent by the class. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hoopengardner of Eleventh street gave a very delightful dinner party yesterday in compliment to her sister, Mrs. Myrtle Sipe, and two daughters of Gas City. Other guests were Del Lake and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Moon and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. FOughty. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Lenhart and children were guests Sunday of Grant Ball and family at Magley. About thirty members of the local lodge of the Knights of Columbus went to Fort Wayne Sunday, where they attended the initiatory work given to a class ot flft-nine candidates, forty-eight being from Fort Wayne, No. 451, and eleven from surrounding

towns. The degree work was given by the Fort Wayne council for the first and second degrees and Richmond put on the third, and it was the best work witnessed in the lodge for some time. Members from all the Afferent councils nearby were represented and it was one of the largest crowds ever entertained by the Fort Waytie council. The first degree was given to tire morning and the second and tirird in the afternoon. The rest of the day was given oyer to the entertainment of the out-of-town vlsitors &d in the evening a banquet was tendered to all those present A number oT toasta werb given during the evening'program by Hon. John W. O’Haxa, Hon. Robert E. Proctor, Wil-liam-H. Kelley, D. D., Paul Hegan, Charles M. Neiser and Edward JEhrman. \ ■ O i —— It was quite late Saturday evening when the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway company closed, and the heayy vote for the annual election of officers was counted, showing the election of the same officers that have guided«the affairs of this corporation so successfully for several years. The

fifteen members of the board of directors and the officer? comprise the following: President and General Manager— W. H. Fledderjohann. Vice President —Edwin Fledderjohann. Secretay and General Counsel — John Koenig. Treasurer —Charles Dirkson. Other Directors—Henry W. C. Dirkson, Henry Gaftmeyer, B. A. Fledderjohann, Martin Gerke, S. E. Whlpp, 'Louis Lammers, William Fledderjohann, sr.; Jacob Koenig, sr.; William Auman, William Fuelling, Henry Hensel. The business of the past year has been unprecedently great, showing a steady increase in the passenger and freight, as well as all departments, and the stockholders were well pleased with the growth of the enterprise under these excellent guiding hands. ■ | ; WcKfN NEY-AN DREWS WEDDING. — Miss Carrie McKinney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McKinney, and Mr. 'Franklin Andrews, son 6FMr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Andrews of the west parts* the city, were quietly married at Preble Saturday evening by the Rew. Tombleson. Both, are well known in the city and have the best wishes of all. They will make their home here. ; —' —M'"O ' ■■ A handsome new leather lounge is bow indtaded in,the furniture in Judge Merrymaa’s office. It adds to the appeentmoe thereof and may be very nec--tisnrj* when Jurors or others become sick suddeMy. A few days ago one of the Jurors become quite ill and had. to rest on e table for an hour or two. The court hearing of this ordered the sofa. The Children's Day exercises at the Christian .church Sunday evening were attended by a large audience and every part of the program was rendered in a creditable way. The Misses Dessie Beery, Ruby Artman and ' Dora Schults, who have been working for several weeks with the children in preparing the program, are to be coinmended for their success.

HOME CURE FOR ECZEMA. Does it not seem strange that se many people suffer year in and year out with eczemas A- 25-cent bottle of a simple wasn stops tiie itch and will surely con- > vince afty patient This wash Is composed of mild and soothing oil of wintergreen mixed 1 with thymol of glycerine, etc., and i known as D. D. D. Prescription. We do not know how long the D. D. D. Laboratories will continue the 25c offer, as the remedy is the regularly ’ sold only in 81-09 bottles and has nevi er before been pit on the market at any special offers. If you want relief tonight, try a . bottle at 25s on our personal recow . mendation. Smith, Yager * Falk. ——re- — — TO ATTEND COMMENCEMENT. Many From Here Will Go to Geneva Thursday for the Big Event. No doubt a large number from this city and surrounding country will go ■ to Geneva next Thursday to attend the annual commencement exercises I of the county schools, at which time 181 of the young people of the county who have successfully passed the [ examination will receive < their diplo- • mas, entitling them to enter any high school in the state. A splendid program has been arranged and the event I will be a most interesting one. There > are a number of graduates from here « . and the lecture of the day will be de- . ivered by Professor Ferris of the Ferris Institute, Michigan. The Decatur party will go to Geneva on the morn- - ing train and return in the afternoon.

■ -■ e Iley's KMaey Remedy wfl cure ■ay ease at kidney or bladder trouble feat la not beyond ttto roach es medlIt invigorates the entire system and strengthens the kidneys so OHmtento the Imparities of the blMt SadamM rheumatism, kidney aad bladder troaMea are all enrol W w reel mettsdnfc- —- - LITTLE BABE DEAD. Two Months’ Old Child of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dorn Died Sunday. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dorn in Root township was made sad Sunday morning, when their two months’ old son, Arnold, died, after a short illness from heart trouble. He bad been sick since birth, but the last few days grew worse until he was relieved by death. Mr. Dorn is the school teacher at the Fuelling church and is well known in this city. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the house, ; with Rev. Domseif officiating. Inter- , ment was made at the church cemetery. ———

Marion, Ind., June 6—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Counsel for both William Krauss and his wife in Krauss’ divorce suit, resulting from the conviction of Mrs. Krauss In connection with the death of her stepdaughter, Crystal Krauss, today filed motions for a dismissal of both complaints in the case. The court has not ruled on the motion yet. Hartford City, Ind., June 6—(Special to the Daily Democrat)— Pending the dismissal of the original Krauss divorce case at Marion, a new divorce case was filed here today by Mr. Krauss. With it was filed a general denial and a waiver of summons. This is taken to mean tnat a compromise has been arranged and that Mrs. Krauss will not oppose the suit this time. ‘ WEAK, WEARY WOMEN. ■ Lear nthe Cause of Dsrtiy Woes ajf End Them. - f vr-’"’ When the back aches and throbs. When housework hi torture. When night beings no rest nor sleep. Wheat urinary disorders set in . Woman’s lot is a weary one. ** There is away to escape these woes. Doan’s Kidney Pills ewe such IDs. Have cured women here in Decatur. This is one jeeeatur woman's tea- ’ ttmony. ■ Mrs. Harriet Gfipen, 222 Pattersoq avenue, Decatur, Ind., says: “I de ndt hesitate to speak highly of Doan’s s Kidney Pills, as I have found them to be a splendid remedy for kidney tram ble. I was distressed by a weakness across the small of my back T and rheumatism in my limbs. I wm.finally told that these troubles went caused by disordered kidneys and Was ' urged to try Doan’s Kidtaey Pills. I procured a supply at tho-HeMtonas Drug Co. and their use : imprqygd. my condition in every way." For sale by ail dealera/ '&foe W' cents. Toster-Mflburii Co., Tort, ' •ole agents for the United* States. Remember the name—Doan's—aii’* o . •