Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 28, Decatur, Adams County, 14 July 1910 — Page 3

VAN CAMP LOT SOLD. 4; ■ ■ U' Attorneys H. B. Heller and J. C. Button, as commissioners in the VanCamp estate, have sold the lot south of the machine shop to David F. Teepie for tne sum of 1400. Several Fort Wayne parties have been looking at the machine shop during the past few days with the view of purchasing, and it is likely other sales will be made soon. ■ ■ "O"'" —• HORSES REMOVED JO FARM. FrUlpger A Sprunger Now Occupy Their Own Farm South of Town. The bunch of handsome Belgium stallions and draft horses owned by Frlslnger & Sppunger, which have been cared for at Steele’s park, were this morning removed to the beautiful stock farm owned by the company, known as Kekiogna farm, and located just south of the city. Mr. Frlslnger will leave in the course of two or three weks for Belgium, where he will purchase another large consignment of horses. The company does an immense business and are growing each year. If you have any business at the farm you will be treated cordially. Remember they have moved to their own place. * WV'’;.’ O— — FIRE AT PARK. H fire, broke out some time this . morning at the entrance of Steele’s park, but the blaze was soon exguished before much damage was done. The building is occupied by some family and caught from a gasoline stove. Willard Steele and force of men who happened to be near at the time, went to the rescue and put out the blaze without the aid of the fire department. The damage was small. ' % * 1 -. - -O J THE MICHIGAN AND INDIANA LAND COMPANY We have homeseekers’ rates for l points In Michigan July 19th. We want to show you the very best of land at low prices. Call on us’ or write for further particulars. Round trip, $6.00. DAVID FLANDERS, Pres. Main office over Holthouse, Schulte & Col’s clothing store, Decatur, Ind. Branch office, Sanford, Mich. “What man wants, is not talent; it is purpose. In other words, not the power-to achieve, but the will to labor.”—Bulwer Lytton. , r About fifty, not including the children, was the unusually large attendance of the German Reformed Aid society with a number of other guests at the home of Mrs. Henry Peters on Fourth street Thursday afternoon. As Mrs. Peters leaves this month for ffier new home at Fort Wayne, the meeting was in the nature of a farewell, as ■ well as the regular meeting of the society. An excellent musical program was rendered, with a solo by Mrs. Fred Fruchte, instrumental duet by Mrs. Otto Haubold of Chicago and her brother, Bryce Thomas; solos by Miss Clara Petefs and Miss Huldah Mntchler. A very of the program was the German recitation by 'Grandma Spuller. The society presented Mrs. Peters, who has ever been a faithful member of the society, a handsome plate as an expression Os their good will and best wishes for success in her ne\v home. She will he sincerely missed In the society, as well as In every part of the chwdh. In honor of his cousin, Miss Ruth Blackman of Atlanta, Ga., Dr. Charles Blackman entertained a party of forty young people at a social dance at his new sanitarium quarters in the D. A. Walmer property on West Wabash street, The entertainment was a very simple affair. There were no elaborate decorations. Punch and wafer's were served and music, traps and piano, was furnished by Vane Weaver and Ralph Moser of Decatur; The guests from out of the city Included Miss Alice Fogus of Mt Vernon, Miss Marie Allison, Decatur; Messrs. Glen Falk, Ted Sowers and Herb Bhinger of Decatur, and Carl and Clint Soundahi, Fort Wawne.—Bluffton News. One of the most delightful events of the season was a lawn party given last evening by Miss Emma Schultz in honor of her cousin, Miss Mabelle Richard of Kendallville. The evening was. spent in playing amusing games, after which a delicious lunch was served. Those present were the Misses Vera Rademacker, Josephine Shoemaker, Nettle and Daisy Reynolds, Sarah Carrier, Ruth Patterson, Dorothy and Clara Schultz; the Messrs. Trace Nelson, "Ted” Ramsey, Grover Odel, True Miller, Arthur :. . Closs, Rolla Brodbeck, Will Helm and Schultz. Th. C.W. B. M. m..U M .1 th. Ot Ml .. Doth sehutu «,■

afternoon was an Interesting one. The lesson was carried out according to the program published, after which a social hour with the serving of jbe cream and cake was enjoyed. The society will meet with Mrs. W. C. McKinney next month. The Misses Florence Bprunger, Marie Patterson, Midge Smith and Mesdames J. Q. Neptunue and L. A. Holthouse left this morning for Marton, where thltr evening they will take part in a chorus recital to be given by Prof. Tucker's classes. * The G. W. C. girls held the closing meeting of. the season last evening with Miss Kate Glnley. First prizes in games were awarded" to the Misses Leona Harting and Anna Glnley and the social closed with the serving of a lunch. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. France and children, Carl and Hazel, and Master Robert Meeker of Portland were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John, C. Magley of Monmouth at supper Thursday evening. On account of the warm weather and the fact that many of the members are out of town, the attendance at the M. E. Woman’s Home Missionary society at the home of Mrs. J. T. Meyers Thursday was not quite so large, but the meting was a very interesting one. The lesson was in charge of Mrs. D. D. Heller as lead er, being on “City and Deaconess Work.” Mrs. John Niblick gave a report of the district convention at Portland, which was of mu£h Interest. The hostess was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Horace Callow. The members of the Zion Lutheran Aid society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Henry Gunsett on Monroe street, where they spent their hours quilting for the society, with social chat as their needles flew here and there, and enjoyed the delicious supper served by Mrs. Gunsett. The ladies were joined in many cases by their husbands at supper, the party Including Rev. and Mrs. .Wehmeyer, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gerke and son, Kenneth; Mrs. Sophia Hobrock, Mrs. Henry. Marhenke, Mrs. Chris Boese, Mrs. Charles Heckman, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lankenau and daughter, Lulu; Mrs. Gua Relnking, Mrs. Weiland, Mrs. Tilman Gerber, Mrs. Ed Goldner of Preble, Mrs. Ed Luttman of Magley. A few others who could not be in attendance Thursday came in the afternoon to put in a few stitches in the quilt also. Mrs. Weiland will be the hostess at the next meeting. _ — 0 - . Miss Edna Crawford writes friends of her vacation visit, which is a most delightful one, including a visit with her aunt, Mrs. Julia Spiess, at Cleveland, and lake trips lo Detroit, Cedar Point and other cities of the great lakes. =* . ■ Mr. Herman Romberg, son of Attorney H. M. Romberg, is perhaps the only Fort Wayne man who attended the Jeffries-Johnson fight at Reno July 4th. He will spend some timb in the west before he returns to Fort Wayne.—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. James M. Willey of Blue Creek township was here Thursday on business. Mr. Willey, who has been In ill health for some time, is gradually recovering. According to the doctors his case was one which the aliment would gradually wear itself out, there being no other cure. John Ferry, who was found sick at his home in Bluffton Tuesday evening, is reported as improved today, and it is thought his sickness will not prove anything more serious than malaria. A telegram was sent last night summoning his wife home, and until her arrival friends are giving Mr. Ferry the best of care. Mrs. Ferry will arrive home today. Mrs. Dawson and children arrived Thursday from Indianapolis to join Rev. Dawson and son, Paul, in making this city their home. Rev. Dawson and son have been here for the past week getting the home ready for the coming of the rest of the family. They will reside on Madison street Rev. Dawson is the new pastor of the Christian church. The Phi Delta Kappa order is planning for the danee to be given next Wednesday evening at the Maple Grove park. This win be the second one of the season, and it is the intention to give one each week on Wednesday The one last week was well attended and they expect a larger crowd on next Wednesday. A piano has been secured for the seasoh and excellent music will be furnished on every occasion. x Mrs. James Bain will leave tomorrow for Fort Wayne, where she will visit over Sunday with Jack McFeeley and family. They will then go to Crooked lake so ra week’s outing. J. M. Voorhees left this noon for Bucyrus, Ohio, where he was called owing to the death of his mother, which occurred Thursday, and whose funeral will take place tomorrow.

' '— Rev. L. J. Naftzger, fprmer district superintendent of the Muncie district of the M. E. church, now at Greenfield, a few days ago was tendered a call to the first Methodist church of St Paul, Minn., but it is said that he doesn't expect to accent. He has labored so long in Indiana that, he does not want to leave his many friends in this sate. On a former occasion ■ be declined a call to Minneapolis. ■ Several months ago Mr. Kimball ' made a trip through the county contracting for chickens for delivery today. Scores of farmers with wagon loands of poultry arlved tn the city I early this morning and started unloadI ing at the cars. When farmers were 1 lined up waiting for their turn the 1 Berllng & Moltz company of this city, announced a raise In the price of chickens and immediately the farmers began unloading to the local firm. The deal In chickens created quite an excitement, and many people were at- ' traded to the cars to witness the small fight. E. S. Walker had the contract for paying for the chickens bought by Mr. Kimball and was kept busy the entire day.—Bluffton Banner. _—O— Wade Andrews, aged about thirty,and a ’son of Jerry Andrews, of Mon- ' roe, was taken to Ft. Wayne Saturday • where he will face a charge of robbery, with the chances apparently ' most favorable tor a trip to prison. ' Friday evening a traveling salesman, 1 W. E. Ambach, of Indianapolis, who represents several eastern carpet 1 houses, drove to the Nine-Mile house ’ from here, expecting to enjoy an ev- • enihg’s pleasure. He hung his coat ■ on the back of a chair there and ‘ young Andrews, who was also partaking of liquid refreshments, noticed it and deftly nipped a gold watch and 1 fob. Andrews left on the car for this 1 city, arriving at 8:15. Ambach soon ’ missed his watch and telephoned the 1 police here of his suspicions concern--1 ing Andrews, as all the other men at ' the place had been searched. Night ' Policeman Zephus Melchi arrested Andrews when the car arrived here and took him to jail, where he was searched and the watch was found. ’ The chain was missing, and Andrews, ’ who was at the time under • the influence of liquor, claimed to ’ know nothing about the robbery. How- • ever, when Ambach arrived he identified the watch which was a gold ’ case, with open-face and fancy dial. Next morning Mr. Ambach and Officer • Melchi, with Sheriff Meyer, went to ' the jail, where a search brought to ’ light the chain, which Andrews had ! hidden under a table cover. Ambach ! went to Fort Wayne on the 10 o’clock jar, where he filed an affidavit against Andrews and the sheriff of Allen 1 county was sent here to get the young - man. The latter has been a rather 1 wild lad, and It looks as though he would have to payt the fiddler. He " served a short time as marshal of • Monroe. The trial will occur at Fort Wayrre as tire crime was committed ■ in Allen county. , o 1 Lon Wagner returned last Friday ' from Uniondale, where he was in at- ‘ tendance at tbe funeral of his aunt, ' Mrs. Sarah Seabold, whose death occured on last Tuesday, the funeral be- ■ ing held Friday. She had been a suf- " serer from consumption for five or six [ years and grew gradually worse until " relieved by death on Tuesday. She 1 was an estimable lady, beloved by all who knew her and her death has ' caused much sadness to a wide circle of relatives and friends. She was ■ fifty-five years of age and leaves two sisters and three brothers, besides a husband, to mourn their loss. She | had been living at Grand Rauids, Mich., until a few weeks ago, when she came to Uniondale, where she could receive better care, and It was here that «he answered the summons of death. The funeral took place at St John’s church, tour miles north of Uniondale, interment being also made there. The funeral was largely attended by those who wished to show their respects to the one who was near and dear to them. <3 SUPT. OF ST. LUKE’B. Mlm Best Parker Receives Appointment to Nebraska Hospital. Miss Bessie 'Elizabeth Parker, a resident of London, Ont., Canada, who was in Fort Wayne for several years as a nurse at Hope hospital, has just been appointed superintendent of St. Luke’s hospital at Nort Platte, Neb., according to the Information received yesterday by friends In this city. Miss Parker attended the Hope hospital ' nurses’ training school in Fort Wayne and graduated only a short time ago. —Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. Miss Parker is well known here, both in a professional and social way. —o NEWARK IS QUIET, TODAY. Rioting Has Ended and the Mob Wilted Away After Bad Night’s Work. Newark, Ohio, July 9— (Special to Daily Democrat)-—Appalled by the

thought of its night’s work the mob of Newark people who made the night hideous with the scene at the jail and the lynching of Carl Etherlngton, “dry” detective, today wilted fftvay and the town Is wrought In grim silence. Offcials of the state militia who arrived here today blame Sheriff Link for not calling the guard after William Howard had been killed. —— —o— The Decatur ladles, members of the chorus taught by Prof. C. F. Tucker, have returned from Marion, where Friday they attended a recital given by various students of Professor Tucker from various cities, the recital beging given Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock in Professor Tucker’s studio in the Indiana College of Music. Upon arriving In Marion the Decatur delegation, with others from Elwood and Jonesboro, were royally entertained at a picnic dinner at 1 o’clock in the studio, which took on a delightfully woodsy effect, cool and invitlrtg, with a profusion of ferns tastefully arranged. They were then entertained by Mrs. Hess, who, with her automobile, was a charming hostess, showing them the beauties of the city until time for the recital' 1 at 4 o’clock. Huntington, Bluffton, El wood, Jonesboro and Decatur were all represented at the recital, the greater number participating being students of Professor Tucker, others, however, assisting, with violin, piana and voice. One of the most charming of chorus selections was Elebert Nevin’s “Winkem, Blinken, Nod.” Miss Florence Sprunger of this city had the soprano obligato in this, Professor Tucker explaining that he wished he could have the credit of claiming her as one of his students, but that he must give the credit to Oberlin college, where she has received musi cal training. Others from this city who sang in the chorus were Marie Patterson, Midge Smith, Mrs. J. Q. . Neptune and Mrs. L. A. Holthouse. , Solos were also given by Miss Marie .Patterson and Mrs. J. Q. Neptune and I were most charmingly given and received, with much pleasure. The recital closed with a reception during which cooling drinks and' other light refreshments were served. _o —— The rededictatory services of the reconstructed St. John’s Reformed church of Fort Wayne will be held Au- ' gust 7th. Among the prominent speakers will be a former pastor of the congregation, one under whom the present edifice was built —Rev. Gustavus Schwedeh, of Bethlehem, Pa., father of the wife of the present pastor, Rev, J. H. Bosch. Other speakers are Rev. L. C. Hessert of this city, Rev. F. W. Krause of Spencerville, Ohio; Rev. Henry Hilgemann, Ceylon, Ohio; Rev. C. M. Scbaff, Covington, Ky. All of these are either sons of ' members, of -.church or former pastors of the church. The visit of Rev. L. C. Hessert will be particularly wei come to Pastor Bosch, says a Fort Wayne paper, owing to the fact that Rev. Bosch officiated at the confirmation, ordination as a minister, ana marriage of Rev. Hessert. , Improvements in the sum of $7,000 have been made upon the Reformed church, making it look like a new ■ church. Nearly the whole exterior : has been given a rock-faced imitation of stone, this alone costing $3,000. While the edifice is a brick structure, the outside finishing gives it the appearance. New windows costing SI,OOO have been placed in the biuldlng and the auditorium is now beng fitted with new seats at a cost of $1,520. The bld seats have been purchased by the ’ Reformed- Orprans’ home for use la its building and the grove at the institution. During She remodeling Sunday worship and all services have been held in the school hall at the rear of the church. — o — MUCH DOING FRIDAY EVENING. Trick Bicyclists, 'Street Vender and Others After Business. Decatur was afive Friday night, and resembled a “White City,” a Dreamland, a Midway, or a Pike. On the court house corner, two trick bicycle riders, experts In their line, who were seen here last year, held forth a crowd of several hundred, while on the opposite corner, George Young, the colored salesman; gave his usual entertainment and sold goods until 11 o’clock. Then John Stonebumer and Will Biggs announced the perform I ances at the Star and Crystal Air-, domes, which always do a thriving business and with the other downtown traffic the town looked as a holiday was on. o Holding an inquest Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock over the dead body of Peter Buettle, the wealthy Wabash township farmer who took his own life by shooting himself through the heart with a target rifle, Coroner Perry returned a verdict, finding tat at the time of. the commission of the act the dead man was temporarily insane. The deceased was fifty-five years of

age December 29th of last year. Besides the wife, three sons and five daughters survive, they being Alois, in Montana; Josephine, wife of Lawrence Ott, of near New Corydon; Daniel, Ella, Jennie, Elva, Marcella and Irene, all at home. The funeral services will be held Saturday xqornlng at 9 o’clock at Trinity Catholic church near New Corydon, being in charge of Rev. Julius Mayer, pastor of the parish. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.— Portland Commercial-Review. Tbe deceased was a cousin of Adam Buettle of this city. oChicago, 111., July 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Prices went skyward immediately after opening of the stock market here this morning, caused by the government report yesterday, which showed a shortage on wheat, quite alarmingly. July wheat opened at $1.06%, which was three and one-half cents above the close yesterday. September wheat advanced three and one-fourth cents. Norfolk, Va., July 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat —(The disappearance of $6,500 from the receiving ship at the navy yard here today caused Paymaster Hilton to order all the marines held for questioning. Indianapolis, Ind., July 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Children’s Aid society here will make an effort to stop the showing of the Jeffries-John-son pictures in this city, notwithstanding the fact that Mayor Shank and Police Chief Hyland has determined to allow them to go. The society will take drastic measures on the grounds that the pictures are injurious for children. \ Q “THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.” Since “The Birch Bary Roll,” by Ernests Thompson Seton, and an English publication by Gen. Sir Robert Baden-Powell, entitled “Scouting for Boys,” are more or less contemplary, both having as their aim the highest development of outdoor life, an ar rangement has been made between the respective authors of the two books, whereby they may be combined into a single volume. Doubleday, Page & Company announce the publication of the American edition of this work, which is entitled “Boy Scouts of America.” It is the most complete and comprehensive handbook of woodcraft, scouting and life-craft ever published, and is the official manual’ of the “Boy Scouts of America,” the new organization which Mr. Seton has formed in connection with the Young Men’s Christian association and several other influential organizations and individuals. . ARTIST AND MAN. Take thy life better than thy work. Too oft Our artists spend their skill in rounding soft Fair curves upon their statues, while the rough And ragged edges of the unhewn stuff In their own nature startle and offend The eye of critic and the hearts of friends. If in thy too brief day thou must neglect Thy labor or thy life, let men detect in thy work, while their most searching gaze Can fall on nothing which they may not praise In thy well-chiseled character. The Man Should not be shadowed by the Artisan. Mrs. Harry Fritzinger, formerly Miss Mayme Conter, a bride of a few weeks, was the guest of honor at a lawn picnic and shower given Friday evening by Mrs. H. L. Conter at her home on First street, the guests being the members of the Bachelor Maids and telephone force,, with a few other friends. The Affair was arranged as a surprise for the guest of honor, but unfortunately some one gave the secret away just a short while before, and she wasn’t a bit surprised. This, however, did not spoil the pleasure of the party and it was a «erry company that found cushions, pillows and places at the picnic supper spread on the lawn at the Conter home at 6 o’clock, where all the eool breezes going are sure to find their way. The hostess was assisted in serving by the Misses Hazel France, Frances Ward and Leona Bosse. The gifts for the bride consisted of silver, linen, and everything —both useful and ornamental — that contributes to the comfort, convenience and beauty of the home, and they were given in a liberal “shower” —the bride finding herself nearly buried beneath the fall of the beautiful, lavish expressions of good will and esteem of her friends. The party included the Misses Ada and Mayme Delninger, Rose and Bertha Voglewede, Edna Ehlnger, Mayme, Emma

ahd Clara Terveer, Tena Conter, Mayme Brake, Margaret and Rose Conter, Mesdames Tom and James Haefling, Dick Christen, Ora France, the Misses Gusta Cramer, Ada and Agnes Murray, Pansy Ball, Pearl Purdy, Frank Rademacker. , ■j TREATMENT BY SPECIALIST. Mrs, M. V. B. Archbold was unable to make her regular weekly visit to her mother, Mrs. J. L. Edge, this morning and writes that the injury to her eye, which was burned by a fire cracker thrown at her while riding in an automobile on the Fourth, was much more serious than at first thought, and she is taking treatment from a specialist. — 0 —, LAW ENFORCEMENT MEETING. There will be a law enforcement mass meeting at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, to which everybody is invited. ■ o TIME TO PAY GAS BILLS. It is important that you pay your gas bills by the 10th as in doing so you save ten seer cent of tbe cost. This month the 10th falls on Sunday and you can pay up to next Monday, the 11th. o — O Indianapolis, Ind., July 9 —The announcement from Oyster Bay that former President Roosevelt would come to Indiana some time during the campaign and make a speech in behalf ct. the re-election of United States Senator Beveridge caused a general discussion among political leaders over the state. Varied comments were heard as to what effect the colonel’s entry into the Indiana situation would have. The close friends and advisers of Senator Beveridge are jubliant and many of them declared that it meant certain victory for Beveridge. State Chairman Lee said he believed a larger majority would be rolled up for the republicans of Indiana. But from a number of the republican party leaders that enthusiastically support the administration of President Taft doubts were expressed as to the practicability of Colonel Roosevelt coming into the Indiana contest. The fact that President Taft cancelled an appointment to speak in Indianapolis soon after the republican convention last April, which declined to endorse the administration’s tariff law, opposed by Mr. Beveridge in the senate, led to an acute difference among some of the republican politicians. Fear that elimination of this division might be retarded by Mr. Roosevelt’s taking part in the campaign for Senator Bev- t eridge after President Taft iiad decided that he would not spea) . in Indiana, was the burden today of the comment of the leaders that favor a conservative course in the coming battle in the state. rO ; The Farmers’ State Bank of Shel : don, capitalized at $25,000, has just completed its organization with the election of directors and officers, giving Allen county another addition to its already good list of substantial banking institutions. The Sheldon concern will erect new brick banking quarters immediately and expects to be ready to open for business October Ist. Incorporation papery have been forwarded to Indianapolis. The officers of the new bank are as follows: C. F. True, president; Marion Smith, vice president; Milo J. Sprang secretary. The following were named directors for the first year: Milo J. Sprang, C. F. True, J. S. Springer, Cosmos Krouse, Marion Smith, S. W. Somers, George Fagwell, William Brindle and Wesley Swank. The new company has purchased a building site east of the interurban railroad’on Mr, William McDowell’s property and will proceed at once to erect a handsome $4,000 brick building there. The building committee has adopted plans for the new quar- : ters and bids will be opened for the ; work in a few days. The building will ' be! 22x30 in size.—Fort Wayne JournalGazette. “-.r ! 6-- T BURIAL OF JUSTICE FULLER. 4 Chicago, 111., July B—(Special to , Daily Democrat) —Seventeen guns boomed a saime as the body of Melville W. Fuller, chief justice of the supreme court of the United States, was lowered in Graceland cemetery here this afiernoon. Standing with bared heads at the grave were Associate Justices White, McKenna, Burton, Holmes and Jay and Governor Hughes of New York. —7 O— Jqhn Julian was in the city from Decatur yesterday and made arrqngeiments with Lew English to open a second hand store here/ They formerly in btisinesiness together In Bluffton. As soon as a room is secured they will begin business, and it is expected they will be ready tomorrow. The firm will go by tbe name of English & Julian—Bluffton Banner. " \