Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 30 June 1910 — Page 5

other remedies fail. This old asediclne has been Bold for over 40 rated. Me., fiOc. and >Tfl bottles. All daalTMs la m E««r Teet Sprinkle Allea'i Feot-Ease In oae shoe and none in the other, and notice the difference. Just the thing to use when rubbers or overshoea become necessary, and your shorn seem to pinch, gold everywhere, Me. Don't eeenpt any substitute.. - - '■ ■ 11 Some person tn this locality or at least tn this section early this year trfed to secure >B,OOO blood money from the family of little Alma Kellner, the daughter of a wealthy Louisville family who so strangely disappeared , last December arid whose body was found a few weeks ago in Louisville, showing that all the letters of black* mailers were fakes. Dozens of these letters were received by the family, all from men seeking to rob the-dis-tracted family of money at a time when tney were so heart broken that . they would grasp at any clue as ' would a drowning man at a straw. ’A» copy of the Louisville Times of last Saturday, containing a. full page of these letters has bden received by the B. J. Terveer family here from friends in Louisville and among the letters published are a series evidently from the same person, one from Willshire, December 12th, and one from Del- , phos, December 27th, and a third from Ohio City on January Bth, the latter fixing a place in this city at which to leave the >B,OOO. ‘The Willshire let* . ter was as follows: Willshire, Ohio, Dec. 12, 1909. Fred Kellner, Esq.:—We have decided Willshire would be a good place to receive your money and deliver your girl. She is well and doing all good.' Now what we ask is >B,OOO. Eight Thousand Dollars. You will bring this money to Willshire next Friday night in one package, and take the hack at the depot and go to Lackey’s ' . restaurant, and get out there and go | direct across the street to the bank end place the package in the alley, say 20 feet from the street by the side of the bank. Then go to Strawblnger hotel and wait until I get the package .and as soon an I see it is all right will deliver Alma to you at the hotel. Now, don’t report thin to any one so •as to-get it in the papers for we will ! not be in Willshire, nor don’t attempt to catch us until you get the child. Follow these Instructions arid make haste and all will be well,- otherwise ft will be to your sorrow. Do your part to keep down suspicion if you expect to get the child. L The Delphos letter was a reminder of the Willshire letter and asked for rti answer through the Cincinnati Post. The Ohio City letter of much Interest here was a follows: Ohio City, Ohio, Jan. 9, 19i0. I Mr. Fred Kellner, Louisville, Ky., Dear Sir—Thanks for ans. my letter of last week. It shows a willingness to do your part. No doubt you think : me slow In riot answering you sooner. But we have this matter tn our hands and we have our own way. and If we get caught It wour own fault, one month today we left Louisville with Alma. Foor Innocent child how little does she know our Idea. I have Just watched her play and look at her and rethink of what she could see In the, future shout this. We got her a ttttje s trunk and a,tiny gold/watch Xmas and' most all kind of toys. I want you to ikeep this watch and toys for her *she will think more of them as she •grows older she never win forget us my wife is as good and kind to her as her mamma could be. and we have keep her as happy as any could be. We have got everything for her that Heart could wish. Now We have rooms rented In another town and when Alma meets you I will give her a letter to give you telling you the town street and number and also the key to get in the house so you can get the toys trunk & all for when we leave there with her we will not go back. * Now I will tell you what to do to bring this thing to an end. I was in Decatur Ind today and there is where ’ we will meet you next Saturday night if nothing heads us off. You come to Decatur Ind. next Saturday with >BOOO in 10 & 20 dollar bills and tied up In >SOO bunches all tied in one package. You have this package at the Peoples in front of the court house at 8 P. M. next Saturday night and when the clock strikes eight you kicome out of the restaurant and turn to your right and walk to the first street and cross that street and turn to your right down that st till you come-4o a rid gas engine with THE DECATUR printed on eadh side and there is a small seat on it and on this seat I will place a letter and lay, a / stone on it. You take this letter and A go back to the same restaurant and Epperi it and read it and it will tell you | where to place the money, then we will be watching you and as soon as you place the' money you go baek to | the hotel near the Court House & wait I. until we examirite the money and then ‘ 1 will bring Alma within one square IsU - ; , •- • _• .„• ■' -A • ■■

I tell her that you will meet her. I will ’ watch to see that there to. ’ Now do your part and dont putany detectives on our track arid you can take Alma home with you, after we get the money & you get her then if you catch us, well & good, its right you should. I wouldn’t commit an- * other crime like this for all John Ds ’ worth and >B,OOO is small compared ( to that. But l am into it and if this money proves to be a curse to me I ' will do as Pat Crow did I will give it up. But If I can Invest it and prove successful I will let you kriow within two years how I am doing and if I do any good I will return every dollar of it Some day to Alma, Keep this let- , ter as a reference. We will expect no i ans through the post to this letter unless you desire to let us know that you have heard from us and that you will meet us on our own terms. But if you do this make the message brief and you need not give the state that we are in. I think it best to say nothing but come & we will be tftere. follow these instructions & all will prove well. Youry Truly. Albert Magley of Switzerland, a relative of the Magley families of Adams and Whitley counties, who is visiting here, had a narrow escape from death by drowning at Tri-Lake Sunday. The Columbia City Commer-cial-Mail says regarding the accident: “Albert Magley, who arrived in America ten weeks ago from Switzerland and is visiting with the Magley families before going to the western states, where he Intends to locate, narrowly saved himself drowning at Tri-Lake Sunday. The young man went to the resort with Wesley J. Magley and family and soon after partaking of a hearty dinner went in barthing. “He was advised to wait until later in the day, but told his relatives that he was accustomed to going bathing in the sea three times a day. After being in the water near the shore for a few moments he got into a boat and went to the center of the lake. There he jumped into the water, sending the boat away from himself. "He was in the water but a short time until his arms became cramped, probably on account of the chill, and he loudly called for help. “Will Pogue and Earl Briggs were soon in a boat and hurried to the assistance of Mr. Magjey, was easily rescued. -He was keeping his head above the water by “treading water.” After he was In the boat the cramps left his arms and he told his friends he was not excited in the least He added that he could easily have waited some minutes longer for help.” ■ O y- ■' The many who attended the joint Root-Union township Sunday school convention at Mt. Pleasant church, northwest of the city Sunday afternoon and evening, report a most enthusiastic meeting. Addresses during the afternoon session were given by Ren. Mumma, Rev. Valentine and Jesse Rupp of Berne, the last named being president of the county Sunday school association. During the, business period the reorganization was effected, the following, being elected: President, C. S. Mumma; vice presidetet, W.. S. Weldy; secretory and treasurer, W. A. Fonner. The eVening session was characterized by an unueuarfly'largeati^ndahce.and-seat-ing accommodations were at a premium. The Hon. C. J. Lutz Os this city and A. S. Elzey of Ossian were the speakers and their addresses were weß received Indeed. The music throughout was unusually good, being fartflshefl ’by the Mt Pleasant and Concord schools, with several special numbers. The collection taken for the further carrying on of the assodatitm was -quite a large one. x Among the special numbers of the evening were a solo by Helen Fonner and a vocaH duet by the Misses Irma Houk and Bessie Wilder. The toext Root-Union township Sunday sehocfl convention will be held in the fall wt the Salem church. »' — -o-—— —, Geneva, fad.. June 28—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Mr. S. M. Sullivan of this place Is making all arrangements to go to Decatur, Monday, July 11th, where he will train a very select bunch of horses for the coming races in September. His string includes Judge Askins, the fast stallion, 2: 1114, and some high class young stuff by sueh sires at COastman. 2:0814; John A. McCarron, 2:04H; Reward J, 2:1014; R Ontlne, 2:07% and Judge Askins. All are entered in the Decatur races this fall and Mr. Sullivan says all his horse sare promising and all will be entered in the show ring as well as in the races at the big Dechtur. fair this fall. Mrs. Rert Rickner and children from; Richmond, Ihd., are here for an' extended visit with J. A. Colchin and family on, South Main street. """"■""" Mrs. H. A. Fristoe became suddenly ill last Friday evening and for forty-

| eight hours Waged a battle against i threatened attack of ippendicita. 'She, is some better at present, but still quite weak. However, it is believed! she has passed the danger line withj the symptoms and the disease well warded off. W. D. Cross is Improving his line street resident by the addition of an upper and lower veranda with large! columns and the roomy porch will prove a most convenient addition to his home. V? ’ ’ Miss Jennie Coolman is enjoying a visit with her sister, Mrs. Frahk Brayton, at Hebron, Ohio. —————o-— ———— IS SERIOUSLY SICK. Babe of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Miller in Alarming Condition. The Misses Anna and Nellie Wlnnes left Tuesday tor Muncie in response to a telegram which they received this morning that their niece, Barbara Louisa, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Miller, was very ill. The message was brief, but stated that she was in an alarming condition and to come at once. She had token sick on last Friday with summer complaint and grew gradually worse until today when her condition became alarming.! The little lady, is well known here, having visited here a number of times with her parents, who are much grieved over her illness. She is the pride of the h6me and every available thing possible to give her relief will be done. It is hoped by the many friends of the family here that she may soon enjoy her former health. • • - o? — The Royal Neighbors have arranged for an entertainment tonight known as the “Children’s Day,” to which the public is invited. The entertainment will be given at the hall after the regular lodge session and will begin at 8 o’clock. A special endeavor has been made to give a pleasing program and the public should turn out in full force. The following will be the program: Song Merry Chorus. Recitation—George Scheimann. Recitation —Lucile Smith. Dialogue—“School Ma’am.” Recitation—Vera Eady. X N : Speech—Loyal Smith. Speech—Zela McQueen. Instrumental —-Bessie Jeffries. Speech—Master Ray. Dialogue—Mamma’s Initiation. Speech—Master Shamp. Speech —“Mumps’*— Kenyon Walters. ’ Instrumental—Goldie Biggs. Speech—Helen Archer. Instrumental—lva Ray. Speech—Dorothy Enos. Speech—Master Archer. - , Dialogue—“Woman’s Disaster.” ' —. rO-" ~ — All arrangements have been completed by the local members of the fire department to attend the convention of the Firemen’s Volunteer association of the northern part of the state which is to be held at Fort Wayne on Thursday of this week. All nearby cities are planning to attend and the gathering promises to be one of much business and unusual pleasure. A parade will be given at high noon in which all members are to take part, aqd also the old veterans wifi be 4n line of years ago. Twa of the charter members from here, Cbaries Lange and L. C. Helm, who have been active members of the local iorce for .the last thirty years, will attend along With the rest of the local force of fire fighters. The Fort Wayne laddies have gone to a great deal of trouble and expense to make tito <day a pleasant gathering and It will tbe one long to be remembered. - .. , ... O'—- ' NOT TIME TO ttHUD. Monmouth School Cannot Ab Built This Year. It is quite certain now tiiat Monmouth will not get the new school house this year. Such is the ‘Statement of Trustee Charles Magley, who stated that there would not be Sufficient time even to get started before the opening of the fall term. It would take at least sixty days to get the plans made, bids advertised and work under way, and not enough time would be left for the completion before the opening of the term. It is thought best now to make improvements on the old one, which was recently condemned by the county board of health as unsanitary, a fire trap, etc., and use that this winter. The doors which now swing Inward, will be reversed according to the fire protection order, and a number of other changes. : : — *--0 —— Mrs. j. H. Voglewede, who has been Visiting with her sister, Mrs. Benedict Uhl, at Toledo, Ohio, for several weeks, returned home Munday evening. She was to hate been accompanied tome by Mrs. Uhl, but owing to a misfortune which had befallen her

■ granddaughter, Miss Rosetta Uhl, her trip to this city had to be postponed. Rosetta is the seven-year-old daugb- ! ter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Uhl, and j had been spending the summer at their cottage at Toledo Beach. On last Saturday morning just as she stepped from the house to the yard she Was struck by an automobile, the owner of which was driving over prl- | vale ground. The wheels ran over her 'head and she was rendered unconscious, in which state she remain ed for two days. She was at once cared for, but owing to her condition physicians were unable to tell whether or not she was seriously injured. She is still in a very bad condition and it will be some time before the outcome can be ascertained. Miss Uhl is related to a large number of people here who will be grieved to hear of her misfortune and wish for her a speedy recovery. — * — Harry Fritzinger and Miss Mayme Confer were quietly married Monday evening at 8 o’clock at St. Mary’s Catholic parsonage by the Rev. Father Wilken. The attendants were the bride’s sister, Miss Rose Conter, and Jesse Niblick, and the wedding, which; was a very quiet one, was witnessedonly by the members of tbe immediate families. Followng the ceremony • a wedding luncheon was served at the home of the bride’s brother, H. L. Confer, and the newly wedded couple left at 9:30 o’clock for a ten days’ visit to the lake cities, Including a lake trip. The bride’s wedding gown and her going-away dress were the same, a handsome grey coat suit, with which she wore a large black hat. Upon their return they will be at home for the present at the Conter home on First street. While the more'intimate friends of the couple knew of the approaching wedding, the announcement will no doubt come as a great surprise to many. The bride and groom are two of the best known and most popular young people of the city. The bride, who is a lady of many admirable traits, is a daughter of the late Mrs. Catherine Conter. For the past thirteen years she has served as telephone operator for the Citizens* Telephone company, holding the position of chief operator for the pest seven years. She was recognized as one of the most proficient and courteous and her resignation, which took place a few days ago, was milch regretted by both the company and J the patrons. The groom, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. ®. Fritzinger, is a young man of favor and enterprise, and is engaged as bookkeeper for the Decatur Furnace company. They begin their new life together with the veyy best wishes of all. x —I "O • - New Orleans, La., June 28—(Special to Dally Democrat) —United States Senator Samuel D. McEnery, 73, died suddenly at his home here today. He was a democrat, a confederate soldier and former governor of Louisiana. i Hammond, Ind., June 28 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Speaker Ripley of Hammond was drdwned early today when he was pinned under his automobile which turned turtle in a creek near here. Six other occupants of the car had narrow escapes, several being badly hupL He driver was racing with a street car when he lost control of his machine. Jersey City, N. J., June 28—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Porter Charlton, confessed murderer of his wife in Italy, was arraigned Mere today and remanded to jail until July Bth to allow further examination by the alienists, Baltimore, June 28—(Special to Dally Democrat) —The condition of the wife of Vice Premdent Sherman, ill in the John Hopkins hospital, is reported critical today The nature of her illness has not "been disclosed. Chicago, BL, June 28—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The deadlock of the jury in the Browne bribery case remains unbroken today. At 10 o’clock they had been out ninety hours. Terre Haute, Ind., June 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A B. Snyder, twenty-six, of Marton, fad., is in a critical condition at the Union hospital here with both legs cut off at the knees. He was beating his way from Marion here and fell‘beneath a Big Four train Sunday night He laid unconscious eight hours before be was found. — -o—————— THE SCRIBNER MAGAZINE. Mr. Roosevelt’s article, which leads the July Scribner, contains one of the most interesting episides of his trip, the journey which he took alone, cutting loose from the rest of the party, and making a trek to the head-waters of an equatorial river, “The- Guaso Nyero,” in pursuit particularly erf the oryx, “a bold and hard fighter, which, when conquered, will charge a man.” During the excursion Mr. Roosevelt ——— - ■ r-rem

f.’y" 1 •“ i ll ‘ "l’ 111 J took his own photographs, a number of which are reproduced in the article. “These days alone in the wilderness went by very pleasantly,” he says, “and, as it was for not too long, I thoroughly enjoyed being entirely by myself so far as white men were concerned.” Later he joined the main safari and heard an account from Kermit of an exciting lion hunt. One incident of this journey was that when at Neri, he received from Peary the following cable: “Your farewell was a royal mascot. The pole is ours.” - o !■' ' " AT POINT OF DEATH. Mrs. Robert Cline of Root Township is Seriously Sick. Mrs. Robert Cline of Root township is to the effect that Mrs. Robert Cline' is lying at the point of death at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Brokaw. Mrs. Cline is about seventyfive years of age and has been in failing health for some time from infirmities incident to old age. She has grown seriously worse, however, and her death is, expected at any time. She is a sister-in-law of Mrs. John Cline and of George Cline of this city. . o ■ GIVE INITIATION. Modern Woodmen Will Take in Another Large Class. The local lodge of Modern Woodmen is making extensive arrange-' ments for an initiation to be given at their hall on Wednesday, July 6th. A large nqjnber of candidates have already been secured and by the time the event will come off a much larger list will have been secured. The members are all working hard to make the occasion an important one 1 and a good time Is bound to be in store. After the Initiatory work a banquet will be given and all present will take part. L.-'i .i ii IQ '■ ' ■ CELEBRATION AT MAGLEY. Not wishing to put up a big celebration on the Fourth and thus draw the crowds away from Decatur and other cities, the town of Magley has decided .to give its celebration Saturday evening, July 2nd. A social will be held, with other various amusements, including a big display of fire works. Everybody will be given a cordial welcome to attend. - ——-o _ —' A LONELY DAY. Yesterday she went away, Mother did, with Dad; All her room is cold and dark; All the chairs look sad. All the pictures seem to frown; The bed is c<dd and high. There isn’t even any lap Where to sit and cry. Tomorrow she’ll be back again, Mother will, and Dad. When they see her face again * The mirrors will be glad! , . —Woman’s Home Companion. Miss Florence Lewton was given a pleasant surprise in celebration of her twelfth birthday anniversary by Vhe members of her Sunday school of the Concord Lutheran church taught by Mrs. J. C. Houk oT this city, the party taking place at the home of her parents, Mr. site Mrs. Amos Lewton, of Root township. Outdoor games were enjoyed and later contests indoors, foStaured by a lunch. Mrs. Minnie Lewton assisting in the serving. Those attending, who extended a ten supply of good wishes to the wore Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Houk, Helen Fonner, Hattie and Bessie Wilder, Irma Houk, Edith Rice, Zelma MdQueen, Ellen Krill, Miss Amspatofo, Lloyd Magley, Heber Fonner, Kps (Christen, John Townsend, Frank Nye, Ralph Krill, Lawrence Lewtan, TOison Lewton, Albert Johnson, Arthur Clark and Otto Rice. A complete birthday surprise was that grren for Mrs. Vernon Shifferiy at her tame five miles east of Decatur on Route 9, when about thirty of her friends and neighbors gathered at the tanne of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Sebnitz, and then wended their way to the Skifferly home, where a good time was in store for all. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Standiford and family, Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Shifferiy and family, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Shiffwly and daughter, Doris, Mrs. B. A. Winans and family, of. Mo mence, BL; Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Schnitz. A plenteous supply of ice cream and cake was served and at a late hour all went home, wishing Mrs. Shifferiy many returns of the day. ■ II ■■■ ■ Mrs. John Phipps has returned from Chicago, where site visited with her son, Walter, and attended the commencement of her granddaughter, Miss Edna Phipps, who last week graduated from the Englewood'high school in a class of one hundred and twenty. Miss Edna will take a two year's* normal course also. She Is

known to many here where she has often visited. Mrs. Shoemaker’s Banner Class of the Christian Sunday school will give an ice cream social on court house square Saturday evening, July 2nd. Homp-made cake and candies will also be sold. — V Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Everhart of Indianapolis were entertained at dinner, and supper Sunday by Henry Knapp and family. They have gone to Vera Cruz,S where they will continue their visit Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Spangler pleasantly entertained at dinner Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Leonard and family. The Black Rag club will meet with Mrs. Fred Patterson Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o clock. Miss Leta Breiner of Bloomville, Ohio, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Vera Hunsicker. The banquet given Monday evening by the postofflee clerks and carriers for the retiring postmaster, M. A. Frisinger, and his deputy, John S. Pe- • terson, was a very successful one, thoroughly enjoyed. The'banquet was given at the Schlickman & Girod restaurant from 8 to 9 o’clock and covers were laid for thirteen, not all of the twenty-three members of the force being able to attend. A number of speeches were given between the courses, expressing the regard of the force for the retiring members and the pleasure of their association together. The dinner was served in the best style of this popular case from the following menu: Fried Spring Chicken Mashed Potatoes Creamed Gravy Potato Salad Pickles Olives Ice Cream Cake *Coffee Cigars Mrs. J. S. Coverdale and her guest, Mrs. Ellen Patterson, of Logansport drove to the home of Mrs. James Bell near Peterson this morning, where they were entertained in a royal way during the day. Miss Ruth Deam entertained her primary Sunday school class at her home on South First street Saturday afternoon. The afternoon Was spent in games and music. At 4 o’clock a lunch was served. The lawn was beautifully decorated with red, white 'and blue paper, and every one was in festive spirit. Those present were: Misses Elsie Brown, Marie Hill, Esther Mclntosh, Oliva Ray, Zelma McCory, Marie Hudson, Eva Meyter, Esther Gauze, Goldie Burkhead, Margaret Hoopengardner? Helen Hurst, Marie Herr, Esther Brinneman, Irene Hess, Grace Brinneihan, Beatrice Chronister Estella Eddington, Mabie Burkhead, Arvert Logan, Ethel Mumma, Maurel Foughty, Helen Middleton and Ireta All em .. ..... .. , The Ladies’ Aid society of the Baptist church will meet with Mrs. Sana Shamp Thursday afternoon at 2:36 o’clock. A good attendance is desired. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Presbyterian church will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dr. Coverdale on Third street Your attendance is desired. -— ——-■ O Mrs. Hare Niblick of Marion and Mrs. Gertrude Gay of Mott, N. Dak., are in the city attendingQaj,?-t.M ' 1 are in the city visiting with Mrs. New- • ton Parrish. < "*Rev. H. W. Vitz and daughter, Miss ’ Della, returned yesterday morning te Indianapolis after attending the German Reformed celebration. Mrs. Vita ’ remained for a longer visit with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Speiss. l(rs. Benedict Uhl and Miss Mary Uhl of Toledo, arrived in the city last i evening for a visit with relatives. She was accompanied here by her sister, Mrs. J. H. Voglewede, who hgp been making a visit at that place. t Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Meibers have returned from Rome City, where they spent several days. C. L. reports the fishing as fine and brought back some very substantial evidence to back up the fish stories. He resumed work this, morning as conductor on the interurban. Mrs. Philip Schug still continues very low at the Lutheran hospital. Doctors state that the next twentyfour hours Will hold the crisis, and if she lives through twenty-four hours there may be chances for her recovery. - Loss to the amount of >2OO was caused by a fire in the two-tsory residence of A. G. East at 6 East Third street Monday hnorning at 10:3Q o’clock. The blaze originated from the explosion of a gasoline stove. An adjoining barn was also burned, the loss being estimated at >2s—Oklahoma City Times.