Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 23 June 1910 — Page 3

IW Democrat)—Through the, klndnew .of Uncle Bam I was permitted to .harp .the required amount of money to lay down to the agent ot the B. G. .& C. to Induce Mm to give me transportation oyer Jta lines to the lively, hustling little town of Linn Grove, which Is pleasantly situated on a petißQue bluff and a curve of the world renowned Wabash river. As I alighted from the ear these ifaSs *The moon shines bright tonight on the Wabash” presented .themaelyes io me in a very fortefu\ meaner, Other mementoes of the Utfler town might have invaded my mind if it had not been that my attention was detracted to the lively condition and the hustling manner of of Its inhabitants. On every hand was displayed activity In the improvement of the quaint old town. Some were building new houses, some were building new cement walks, some administering to the sick, while others were busy at counter and desk, showing plainly that Linn Grove has taken on city airs since the installing of the B. G. & C. traction line. We were in town for the purpose of boosting the Geneva lecture course for tie coming fall and winter, and foud to our complete satisfaction that the good people of that town will be permitted to share the good things of their neighboring town of Geneva, in the way of a five entertainment lecture course, consisting of two lectures and three musical numbers. Through the kindness of the officials of the B. G. & C. a car leaving Geneva for Linn Grove will be held each evening of an entertainment until the close of the same, in order to let those attending experience no difficulty in getting home. Details and time of lecture will be given through these columns later. Tuesday, June 14th, was not forgotten as Flag Day at Bobo. Rev. D. A. J. Brown, pastor at the M. E. church at Bobo had a birthday that day and he was much surprised to have two surprises. One came in the morning when about 10 a. m„ Frank Hess and wife and Elbridge Butcher, wife and son came with well filled baskets to surprise him and surely he was. The people above mentioned live east of Berne, near the state line. After supper they departed for home, every one happy and glad. Come again. In the evening about 8:30 came the second surprise, when the pastor was invited to come down stairs from his study and answer a 'phone call, only to find fifty-five people in the rooms below to surprise him and from them he received sixteen nice, flags. He also received thirty-one postal cards of handsome design. After an evening of enjoyment and dancing, ice cream and cake was supplied to refresh the weary travelers and when “God be With You Till We Meet Again” had been sung the guests wended their way home, wishing their pastor many more happy returns of the day. His wish was that Ire might live to see Halley's comet, seventyfive years from now. It was a day long to be remembered. Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick and Mrs. Catherine Champer left Thursray for a few days' visit in Chicago with friends. Mrs. Champer will then leave Saturday for St. Paul to join Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison and Miss Hattie Studabaker in a visit there, and Mr. and Mrs. Niblick will go to Lake Forest to attend the commencement at Ferry Hall, which will be held there Tuesday. Miss Helen Nibfick, who is a student there, will return with them. Borner Ruhl of Middletown, conductor on the Fort Wayne A Bpringfield railway, metl with another painful accident Thursday that will lay, him' up for several days. He bed not yet gone on duty, when the accident happened, but was accompantog Conductor Hunsicker to Fort Wayne. He; was standing near the trolley rope, when it went up, the hook catchtag him in the left hand, ripping three of the fingers open. The accident happened at Stop No. 2 near Fort Wayne A and the boy’s father, who happened to be on the car, and the Rev. Jaus. pastor of St. John’s Lutheran church, and others gave him what assistance they could until Fort Wayne was reached, where he was taken to a doctor and the injury dressed. C. L. Mothers served the rest of the day in his stead. Ruhl is having quite a siege of misfortunes, as it was only a few months ago that his hands were, badly burned after washing them In gasoline at the power house. ——— O' Linn Grove, 1 Ind., Juno 17 —(Special to Dally Democrat)-—Quite a serious accident occurred sit miles west of here, near the Oliver Markley farm, lasi evening about 4 o’clock. At that time a carnage filled with women and children, including Mrs. William Lloyd and children and Mrs. Court? ney Runyon and children,, were returning from Bluffton to their home. ;An interurban car on the B. G. & 0. came along and so frightened the »«« that b. turned djitekl, Ud «•

11 i»i *■■■• i TTii , urn turned the rig, seriously Injuring several of the occupants. Mrs. Loyd was hurt the worst, receiving a broken rib, sprained ankle, and was injured internally. She passed a very restless night, and her condition was quite Serious this morning. Her daughter, Leslie, received a fractured and dislocated right knee. Mrs. Runyon suffered considerably from shock and her daughter, Miss Nema, had an arm crushed. Dr. McKean was called to the scene and was busy for some time attending to the injured. The carriage was badly demolished. After doing the damage the horse stood perfectly still or perhaps the results might have been even more serious. «... ■ 0 '' Muncie, Ind., June 17—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The democratic county chairmen of the six counties comprising the Eighth congressional district, met at the Delaware hotel in this city at 11 o’clock this morning and decided to hold the congressional convention at Muncie on Thursday, July 14th. The various counties will be represented by the following number of delegates: Adams, 17; Delaware, 81; Jay, 17; Madison, 43; Randolph, 14 and Wells, 17. Necessary to a choice, 70. The only candidate for the honor will be the present incumbent, John A. M. Adair, of Portland, who has so splendidly held this high position during the past four years. That he will be re-elected by a larger majority than ever is thq,W lief of his friends, as well as of Iff political forecasters in and out of tis* district Adams county was represented by Daniel N. Erwin, the county chairman. All the-democrats who met here today expressed their confidence of success at the coming election, both in this district and state. GYPBIEB TRIED TO ROB BANK. Gang Which Left Here First of Week Got Mean in Wells County. A gang of gypsies, believed to be the same bunch which worked here the first of the week, went into the Tocsin bank Wednesday afternoon and demanded money, even tryifig to get behind the railing. P. J. Sowards, president of the bank, was forced to take his trusty gun to protect himself, and the bluff worked like a charm for the “gyps” flew and never even stopped until their wagons were miles distant On the road near Ossian, it is reported they tried to hold up two boys on a huckster wagon, but the lads succeeded in getting away. FUNERAL OP MRS. ELZEY. The funeral services of Mrs. Alfred Elzey were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. D. O. Wise, pastor of the Evangelical church of this city, preached the sermon, and being chairman of a convention that was to convene at 3 p. m., he was relieved from the services at the cemetery by the Rev. Spetnagel of the Presbyterian church. The funeral was largely attended. The home was crowded, three rooms being filled, and as many people were outside. Such a large attendance speaks for itself in regard to the deceased. —oVery neat invitations have been issued by the class of 1910 of the St Joseph-high school for the commencement to be held Thursday evening, at 8:30 o’clock, June 23rd, at Bosse’s opera house. The program in two parts is as follows: PART I. Welcome, Kind Friends—Chorus by Class. Music. Duet—" Poet and Peasant” —Misses Dale Payne and Germaine Coffee. Salutatory—Miss Germaine Coffee. Address—Rev. John Noll. Valedictory—Master Fred Miller. „ Music. Freischuetze —Miss Dale Payne. Rhapsody, No. 6—Miss Germaine Coffee. 1 Class Roll. Fred Miller, Miss Genevieve Berllng, Miss Agnes Weber, Miss Margaret Gerard, Miss Vivian Closs, Clarence Case, Frances Schmitt, Germaine Coffee. ' Awarding of Diplomas and Gold Medals—Rev. H.T. Wilken. Gold Medal For Music—Misses Dale Payne and Germaine Coffee. Palmer Method of Penmanship— Fred Miller, Margaret Gerard, Germaine Coffee, Vivian Closs. Graduates' Farewell—Class. (Curtain.) PART H. Recitation and Doll Drill—By MlnCalvary—lnstrumental—Esther Evans. Five O’clock Tea Party—fey Minims. . Sweetly and Softly Music Should Flow—Pantomime—Class. Solo—Miss C. Terveer; piano, Miss Agnes Kohne. (Curtain.) .. — -O'""" 11 • Those who were so fortunate as to attend the concert at the Methodist

church Thursday evening departed with feelings of genuine satisfaction. The entertainment was so chaste, refined and artistic that little more could be desired. The worthy representatives of Taylor university are Miss Blanche Williams, first soprano and reader; Miss Ethylle Williams, second soprano; Miss Sadie Miller, alto and pianist, and Miss Edith Olmstead, contralto. The ensemble work was characterized with fine interpretive feeling and perfect blending of tones. The versatallty was shown by an equally artistic rendition of the "Old Time Religion,” and that beautiful'classlc, “He Was Despised,” from Handel’s “Messiah.” Indeed, Miss Olmstead’s work was a revelation. The writer has heard great contraltos with great oratorio societies and great orchestras in the east and it is not too much to say that Miss Olmstead’s rendition of that great solo suffers not in comparison. The readings were truly helpful. The audience was responsive and enthusiastic and made a splendid offering. These ladies will be greeted by a crowded house next time. o BLUBBER-EYABON WEDDING. Charles Slusser, twenty-two- a laborer from Ohio, and Miss Ola Eyason, nineteen, daughter of Joseph Eyason of this city, were granted a license to wed Thursday evening and immediately afterward were married by ’Squire James H. Stone. Mr. Siusser rode here on his bicycle from Fort Recovery a week ago, but the license could not be granted because the bride-to-be did not accompany him. O' VISITING OLD “KAINTUCK.” Celia Mayer Writes of Novel Trip Among the Hills. Miss Celia Mayer, who, with Miss Fay Hallauer of Columbia City, left Monday for Laßose, Ky., for a visit with Mrs. Dr. A. H. Gibson, formerly Miss Lena Menefee of this city, writes of their safe arrival there, and of their novel trip and of the beauty of the scenery. They visited first at Lexington, Ky., and then went to Laßose. On their way it was necessary to stop at a little town, Tallegra, for the night. The town had only three houses—one of those empty—a store, the depot and a hotel. On account of the wildness, of the country the stores and buildings are barricaded by heavy doors. So hilly is it that the town could boast of but one level place about sixty feet wide, the hills being SOO feet or more high. The trip, seven miles to LaRose, Is made by horse back, horses being the common mode of travel in Kentucky. The trip to Laßose lay ever the Kentucky river, but the girls instead of fording it on horseback, crossed in ferry. - o FROM PAWNEE, KANSAS. John Callow of Pawnee, Karats., and a former resident of Wren, 'Ohio, a cousin of the J druggist, H. F. Callow and Mrs. J. A. Smith, this city, arrivefl here Thursday for a wisit with relatives. He is fifty-four years of age and when twenty-air years old left for Pawnee, where he has since lived, and this is his flirt wisit to the city ta twenty-eight years. He purchased a large farm there, which he owned until his visit here. He expects to spend the summer wislting with Ms did friends. ■. o — BIG FOURTH AT OSSIAN. The home-coming dry picnic and Fourth of July celebration in Ossian is making great progress. Nearly everythtag is in shape for the big event It is expected that an Immense crowd wIR 'be in Ossian on July 4th. Fifty Sunday schools have keen invited to take part in the day’s Mings. A handsome flag wiU be given to the school bringing the largest delegation. Hon. D. E. Smith of Decatur will be the principal orator of the day. Short addresses by home-coming visitors will occupy a conspicuous place on the program. . ■■ ' o DEATH OF DAVID FORTNEY The death of Mr. David F. Fortney occurred at his home north of Willshlrq Tuesday evening. His death was due to paralysis and was very sudden and rather unexpected. Mr. Fortney was sixty-eight years of age at the time of his death and has resided in Van' Wert county the greater pgrt of his Tife. Having lived near Dixon, Ohio, until recently he purchased a home here, where he was enjoying the declining years of his life. He served in the civil war in Company E, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and very creditably fought for the Union cause. The G. A. R. had charge of the funeral, which was held at the Dixon M. E. churoh this morning at 10:30 o’clock. Burial was at Flatrock cemetery. —■' 'l' u ■ 1 '• ' ' The Township Trustees* association met in regular monthly session at the

office of Trustee Butler in the city oi Decatur June 14th. Those present were Messrs Fleming, Magley, Huff,man, Butler, Suman, Beer, Mosure, Cowan, Thornhill and Kelly. The meeting was called to order promptly at 9:30 o’clock by the chairman, Mr. Fleming, of Union township, who, after a few appropriate' preliminary remarks, called for a reading of the minutes of the last meeting. When a motion was made, stating that since the minutes had been published in the Democrat and the presumption was that all had read them, that they be approved and the reading dispensed with. Motion prevailed, and the askoctatlon at once got busy on some of the many question* that arise to mar the happiness and disturb the peace of the township trustee. Several of the trustees brought their books with them to this meeting for comparison as to uniformity of method and manner of bookkeeping, which we think a good idea. Many different subjects were up for discussion and ideas exchanged relative thereto. Some on which the law does not seem to be very plain were referred to the state board of accounts fdr their opinion thereon, and the secretary was instructed to write them to find out, if possible, just where they draw the line between plain duty and sound discretion. As stated in last month’s report the object of* these meetings is mutual; for an exchange of ideas, a comparison of method, to keep in touch with one another; to enable them to work along uniform lines made necessary by the new uniform accounting system, to enable us to give the people we represent a businesslike as well as a satisfactory administration of the affairs of the office. This was a short session, adjourning at 12 o’clock, noon, but it was a busy one, and full of Interest to all present. So well pleased were they with the meeting and place that on motion it was agreed to hold the next meeting at the same old place on the 25th of July. All trustees are urged to be present at the next meeting. Respectfully, I JOHN T. KELLEY, Secretary. “—■° — ■— The Decatur Phi Delta Kappas will doubtless turn out well at the national convention at Bluffton June 28th, 29th and 30th. Bluffton is making , preparations to entertain about 200 or 300 delegates. The big annual banquet will be served this year at the Bliss hotel and a swell spread will be prepared. There will be smokers 1 for the frat boys in their club rooms, a' in the club room on Tuesday, and on the closing evening, Thursday, a reception and dance in the Elks' club rooms. President Frank McDow--1 ell announces that among the Impor- ’ tant new matters of business will be the renovation of the ritual, making it practically new. He will not be a candidate for re-election. Two candidates thus far have been announced— Harvey Stewart ot Fairmount and 1 Dick, Howard of Peru. Last Monday evening the neighbors i and friends gathered at the home of : W. M. Hart to remind Mrs. Hart of I her forty-second milestone. The evs ennrg was spent m music and games > and social chatting. About 11 o’clock -a lunch was served to those present. • At 1 o’clock the guests all departed, i wishing Mrs. Hart many more happy i birthdays. Those present were Messrs, anfl Mesdames WUTtam Hart, F. J. Bowers, G. C. McClure, G. W. Reed, I. G. "Sheets, Ed Erixsun, E. M. Tfefton, Gfcen Hinton, Rufus Racsey, I Mrs. Sarah Hart, Mrs. Alice Morell, > Weses Bessie Erexscm, EM* Hawk, ■ Ethel and Iva Funk, Lola Bailey, Gol- : ffie Miller, Pear Knavel, Edith Ttoed, I Irene and Rhoda McClure, Elma and ■ Irene Hatt, Etta Reed, Phoebe Hart i and Leota Hinton; Messrs. Walter ■ Ryan, DsMas Geese, Luther and Chas. 1 Ftnfk, Charley Bates, Ora Hinton, . Isaac Ramsey, Jake Stevens, Wilson i Hart, Eafl Barkley, Clinton and Jas. : Hart, Maurice and William McClure, ; Donald MCClure, Kenneth Reed, Gra Sheets, Clyde Ainsworth, IWtai Baifiey and Vern Erexson. •Me ladies of the C. B. L. of 1. eatertained Wt their hall Thureday evening for Miss lazzie Hatn, one of the members Whose marriage to Mr, Frank Geaay of Fort Wayne will be solemnized next Tuesday morning at the St Mary's Catholic church in this city. In a aeries of games prizes were won, first by Mrs. A. Kohne, and second by Mrs. T. C. Corbett The ladies then presented the prizes to the guest of honor. The society also presented her with a handsome silver soup ladle, with their good wishes. After the games, the tables were cleared and W cream and cake served. The Aid society of the Baptist church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Chronister. The attendance was good and the afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed. It wae decided to hold a social on the 25th of June at the home of Mrs. John Daugherty,

just opposite the Pythian Home. The next meeting of the society will be at the home bf Mrs. Sam Shamp. Japanese lanterns on porches and in the rooms, with festoons of streamers in colors of white and green, made the Martin Worthman home a festive place Thursday evening for th’e measuring party given. by the Busy Bees for the young people of the Magley and Decatur Reformed churches. There was quite a large attendance and a very pleasant time was spent. Vocal music was given by the Misses Agnes and Matilda Sellemeyer, Effie Miller, Hulda, Emma and Ella Mutcbler, Lucy Fruchte, Mrs. Fred Fruchte; instrumental solos by Flora Peters and Lydia Kirch, and readings by Huldah Bauer, Esther Sellemeyer, Mrs. Ben Elzey and Master Fruchte. After the program numbers were given each, by which partners were found. A line of march was then formed, passing from the parlor to the porch, thence through the house again, where seats were found, and refreshments including ice cream and cake, were served. The ladies from the Zion Lutheran church of this city were entertained Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ed Luttman at Magley, some driving out and others going on the train. They spent the day in quilting and much enjoyed the very delicious dinner and supper served by the hostess. The party included Mesdames Fred Scheumann, Charles Heckman, Tillman Gerber, Chris Gotsch, Rev. Wehmeyer, Weiland, Chris Boese and Marhenke. • New York, June 18 —(Special to Dally Democrat) —“Ideal Roosevelt weather,” bright skies, strong sun and a gentle breeze greeted the steamer Kaiserine Augusta Victoria, as she sailed up the lower bay to quarantine early today. Ambrose channel was entered at 7:05 o’clock. The German liner stopped at quarantine at 7:50 and at 8:20 Colonel Roosevelt and his family left the Kaiserine and boarded the revenue cutter Manhattan, on board which the party breakfasted. As the Kaiserine passed through the narrows to quarantine Roosevelt received a twenty-one-gun salute from the lofty heights of Fort Wadsworth. Soon afterwards a launch came up carrying Secretary Wilson, Senator Lodge and Nicholas Longworth, who met the party. At 9 o’clock the colonel left his family and boarded the cutter Androscoggin, which lead the water parade up the Hudson, to Fiftyninth street and a few moments befor 11 o’clock he again set foot upon American soil. At 11:45 Mayor Gaynor gavej the welcome address, to which the colonel replied in part as follows: “I wish to thank you. Mr Mayor, and through you and your committee, I thank the American people for, their greeting. No man could receive such a greeting without being made to feel very proud and very humble. I am more glad than I can say to get home among the people I love and am ready and eager to do my part in helping solve the problems that must be solved if we are to see the destiny of our nation rise to the highest level of our hopes and its opportunities. This is the feeling of every citizen, but it is particularly my duty, tor any man who has been honored by being made president of the United States is thereby rendered the debtor of the American people and is bound throughout his life to remember this as his prime obligation and in private life as well as in public so to carry himself that the American people may never regret that once they placed him at their ’hnrtL Tn his -address of welcome, Mayor Gaynor said: “We are here to welcorne Mr. Roosevelt home to New YWk. Wherever he has been he was honored a* a man -and as exponent Os good government. We was honored in Europe as no other man of this coantry was ever honored. It only remains for me to say that we welcome him most heartily.” ■Colonel Roosevelt refused to make public President Taft's letter of welcome, delivered by Captain Budd. He said, “It is purely personal.” At moon * jgrand land parade was held and at 2 o’clock the colonel took luncheon with friends. He leaves at 4:30 for Oyster Bay. where he wiil be welcomed 4>y old Mends and •where he will spend the summer. -o Never was the community more SMily shocked than Friday evening when it became known that Mrs. Lewis Fruchte, a member of one of the best known families In the citv. had suffered an attack of the heart and in a few moments nad passed away, her death occurring at about 6:30 o’clock. While Mrs. Fruchte had been subject to heart trouble for several years, Friday she was in apparently good health, in fact had spent the afternoon with other ladies of, the German Reformed society in making comforts tor the society. She and her daughter, Lucy, then returned to their home, corner of Fourth and Jefferson

streets, and were seated at the supper table, when Mrs. Fruchte suddenly told her daughter that she did not feel well. The daughter at once saw that she was about to fall and hastening to her, Jay her on the floor, while she hastily summoned the neighbors to her assistance. Before help could arrive, however, the good lady had breathed her last. Mr. Fruchte had spent the day at the farm In Preble township and it was not until a half hour or so after his wife’s death that he reached home, where he found the sad news awaiting him. The shock was indeed a sad one to all. The daughter, Lucy, is very ill today and under the doctor’s care, suffering a complete prostration. Mrs. Fruchte, whose maiden name was Louisa Scherry, was a life-long resident of the county, and sixty-one years, eight months and fourteen days of age at the time of her death. She was born in Root township October 3, 1849, a daughter of Christian and Catherine Scherry, and when but a small child the family moved to Preble township. She was married in young womanhood to Lewis Fruchte and the greater part of their life was spent on their farm in Preble township, where Mr. Fruchte was a prominent resident, at one time holding the office of township trustee. About eight years ago they removed to this city, where they have resided since. Mrs. Fruchte was a most devout woman, kindly in all her ways, and was a faithful member of the German Reformed church. Surviving are the husband and three children —Mrs. Albert Reppert of Kirkland township, Fred Fruchte of this city and Lucy, at home. She also leaves the following' brothers and sisters: Christian Scherry of near Magley, Jacob Scherry of Kirkland township, Mrs. Catherine Schwartz of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Caroline Kraft of this city. Three brothers, Adam, Daniel and Fred, have preceded her in death: The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the house, and at 1:45 from the German Reformed church, the Rev. L. C. Hessert in charge. ■- —— —o According to the Geneva Herald there will be a merging of interests between the Muncie-Portland, Fort Wayne & Springfield, and B. Q. & C. traction companies, and instead of three traction railways crossing the state line with Celina, Ohio, as the ■objective point a compromise line will be built east from Bryant affording the interstate connection with much less trackage to build and maintain. In handing out this dope the Geneva Herald of Thursday says: “Chief Engineer Mr. Davenport, of the B. G. & C., armed with his forces, started to run the preliminary line from Geneva to Celina byway of Bryant and Wabash. We are informed that thib line byway of Bryant is a compromise line and will be an outlet from the Fort Wayne & Springfield, the Muncie and Portland as well as the B. G. & C., thus connecting the interurban lines up with the Western Ohio at Celina. The Fort Wayne & Springfield would have eighteen miles to build to Geneva, the Muncie and Portland seven miles from Portland to Bryant and the B. G. & C. twenty-three and one-half miles, making a total mileage of only forty-eight and one-half miles to connect up the two greatest interurban systems in the United States.” o HOME CURE FOR ECZEMA. < Does It not seem strange that sa many people suffer year in and year out with eczema? A 25-cent bottle of a simple wash stops the itch and will surely coavince any patient. This wash is composed of mild and • soothing oil of wintergreen mixed with thymol of glycerine, etc., and 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 |1.09 botttoe and has never before been pat on the market at any special offers. If you want relief tonight, try a bottle at 25e on our personal recommendation. r i Smith, Yager A Falk. ‘ ] Foley’s Kitney Remedy wfl cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble that is not beyond the reach of medicine. It invigorates the entire system and strengthena the kidneys so they etindnnte the imparities of the Meed. Backache, rheumatism, kM- .- noy and bladder troubles are all cured sy Arts great mod Mao. ————— —" ————— Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Murphy, D. P. Reynolds and granddaughter, Hazel Reynolds, went to Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon for a visit with relatives. Mr. Reynolds and granddaughter will leave the latter part ot next week tor Noble, Oklahoma, where will make their home. Mr. Reynold’s son, and Hazel’s father, Will Reynolds, lives at Noble. .