Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 29, Decatur, Adams County, 21 July 1910 — Page 3

‘ TMr graces, now mature and wonl|S der fraught. ilali! aeaaon exquisitei-and hail ye Os rural toil! Ye blooming daugnT» I Who in the Jay of hardy labor reard, Enjoy the mind unspotted. —Mary Robinson. I Garden flowers, with all their fra* Lgrance and beauty of coloring, com- [ bitted to make the floral decorations [ of the home most lovely at the shower given Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. F Fred Heuer at her home on West Monroe street M Miss Nellie fichrock. Sweet peas in many vases on stands and pedestals were the floral keynote of the living room, [‘‘while bowls of nasturtiums were • used in the parlor and potted ferns and growing plants added their beauty to all the rooms. The guests numbered thirty of the most intimate • friends of the bride. After the informal mingling, during which the busy hum of conversation prevailed, Mrs. Heuer brought forth a polished oak box marked “recipes,” from which she drew forth ruled cards, giving one .to each guest, with the request that ghe write thereon, her favorite recipe, with her autograph. These were then collected and given to Miss Schrock ' to read, and what was moat wonderful qo two were alike. There were "true and tried” recipes for cake, bread, jellies, candies, meats, sauces, pastry and every department of cooking, and ! when filed away in the little box—each in its own department—made a most acceptable gift for the bride-to-be, with its friendly memories that ’ will live in the years to come. The ’“shower” was carefully hidden away until later, and when the portiere at the entrance to the dining room was £drawn, and the electric lights therein < turned on, they sparkled on a most scene, all In green and white, cool and inviting colors. At ? the farthest end of the room, in front -of the wide-bowed window, stood a sheu case, each shelf lined with white tissue and bearing dainty pots of jellies and jams, cans of fruit of all •: kinds—and ’serves and —everything good made from fruit. Over the was suspended a white parasol, from which to points in the bowgg window and the corners of the room were draped white and green -crepe paper' streamers. Sprays of smilax adorned the chandeliers and a potted dainty green vine formed the centerpiece of the table. Near the case was placed a chair adorned with a ’bow of green and white, this place of honor being delegated to the bride-to-be, while she opened gifts; which were daintily tied In white and green tissue, and read therefrom the expressions and best wishes of the donors, many of which were expressed in original and humorous little verses. Luncheon was served in two courses, bearing out the color scheme of white and ;green in the dainty sandwiches, cooling salads, ices and confecfions, and the sweet peas, given as favors. The hbstess was assisted In serving by the Misses Helen Niblick, Beeflie Boyers and Jean Lutz. Out of town guests were Mrs. Otto Haubold of Wanston, 111., and Mrs. Frank Christen of Chicago. S The boys of the Reformed Sunday ■echool class taught by Miss Susie Mayer met Wednesday evening vrtfh ESmer and'George Miller and organized the Sunshine club which will meet every Tuesday evening, the collectfam to be used for the fuilding fund sos the new church. Following the or-; g-atrt ration the boys indulged in a peanut hunt and other amusements, mu- ; sle and refreshments, enjoying one of the beet evenings Os their lives. H . - — > 9 * r.-.. ' 1 '- ■ REV. WATTS WANTS THE JOB. Rev. I. P. Wlatts of Winchester while visiting relatives in Hartford City, mate it known that he is a candidate for the republican congressional nomination in this district. According to the Hartford City Tlmes-Ga-zette, Mr. Watts would take the nomination *and go on the stump and try to be elected but he is not disposed to get out and make a fight for the nomination, and that he is assured a solid | delegation from Randolph, his home county, and has many warm friends in other counties in the district — _ o ; The democratic congressional convention at Muicle was one of the most enthusiastic meetings ever held in the district. Speeches were made by Judge Felts, Stokes Jackson, Edward Barrett and othef prominent men. J. C. Moran v&s the Adams bounty -member or tne committee on and D. E. Smith was the chairman of the resolution committee, which reported as follows; g We, the democracy of the Eighth congressional district in convention ' •"." • ■' ' '' ‘

f fXted by the whole people in support of the Mme, presaging certain . victory for those principles at, the coming election, s We denounce the Payne-Aldrich tariff law. We favor immediate re- . vision of the tariff schedule downware to meet the desires of the people and we believe such revision can only be obtained by and through the demoaratlc party. We heartily endorse the official acts . of the Hon. John A. M. Adair, who by . his distinguished services as a reprej sentative of all the people, his strict . attention to duty, his earnest and unfaltering championship of economy in t the administration of governmental > affairs, his open and persistent efj forts to secure revision of the tariff > downward and his unswerving loyalty to the Interest of the old soldier, has . deservedly earned for him the confl- ; deuce and support of all democrats , and thousands of Independent republt- . oans of this district. We do especially commend him for . his Independence in congress in supr porting such measures as he believes to be in the Interest of all the people, t unactuated by selfish motived, unlni fluenced by partisanship and regard- > less whether such measures originatt, ed from a republican or democratic source. He has sacredly kept every i promise he made the people in former a | campaigns. He. has been true to his 11 trust, and we are justly proud of the i achievements his fidelity to duty has . won. For what he has done and for r what he will do we commend him to 1 all the people of this district for re- . election to the high position he now i occupies, which position he has made . honorable by his splendid ability and t his sterling Integrity. j We approve and we cordially inr dorse the candidacy of John W. Kern t for the United States senate, and also s the ticket nominated by the democrati ic state convention; the nominees bet ing men of much worth and chjtfacl ter, and whose election will mean an t honest administration of the affairs of t their respective offices, We apprei ciate the honor conferred by that con--5 ventton In the nomination of the Hon. . Lewis G. Elllngham as secretary of I state. j We endorse the administration of s Thomas R. Marshall, who has been . true to the people and by reason of . his rugged honesty and his executive » ability has attracted the attention of i the entire country. f We indorse the splendid service of i the Hon. Benjamin F. Shively in the , United States senate, and congratu--3 late the people Os Indiana on having i such an able representative in that >’ law-making body. .i We heartily approve of the public i accounting law, enacted by -the last i legislature, and especially commend . the Able, courageous and ever-efficlent , administration of that law by the Hon. - William A. Dehority, chief of the board of accountants, and his efficient ,i assistants. , >' We are not forgetful of the great ,! services rendered the country by the , heroes of the Civil war, and we favor ,i the immediate enactment of a law n giving all survivors of that war a k pension of one dollar a day. , I i We want to express our thanks ahd !- appreciation of the kind spirit in -I which, we have, been received and enj tertained by the generous people of this beautiful and prosperous city dur- - tog the time of this convention. We do further declare that the J rooster Shall be the emblem of the .' .democratic ticket in this congression- ■ ail election, j:o — ■ > SNAKE STOffY. .1 While Section Foreman J. H. Ul- ’ rick and force of men were mowing weeds along the G. R. & 1., about four mflfs north of the city Thursday morning they came across a blue racer which made them hold their breath for an instant The men had quite a battle with clubs and sticks, but managed to kill the reptile before . he harmed them. When straightened . out he measured six feet and four inches. It was found under some poison vines, near a Creek-, and had evidently been in the vicinity for some time, judging from its size. Trustees and other officials entitled to do so, may at any time now make the July drew of taxes. The routine work has oeen completed at the auditor’s office and the funds are ready.. The Decatur corporation drew their share some weeks ago, not being required to wait. The total school fund for distribution in this county is ?85,264.63, divided as follows: Decatur Library 9?fcß7 Geneva Corporation 1,440.39 Geneva School 2,690.78 . Befne Corporation 3,484.50 Berne School 3,522.31 Mohroe Corporation 333.06 Decatur Corporation .. Dedafur School .12,053.76 Union Township 2,442.14 r ; ' • •'! S

RoOt Township 1 4,334.56 I Preble Township .... 4,113.03 Klfkland Township 3,403.77 Washington Township 3,807.71 Bt. Maty’s Township 4,724.75 Blue Creek Township 2,896.05 Monroe Township 6,610.52 French Township 5,153.32 Hartford Township 3,194.32 Wabash Township; . 4,116.45 Jefferson Township 2,387.94 n— ■ — SOLD CAR Car Load of Fine Horses to the Eastern Markets. The Decatur Horse Sale company today shipped a car load of horses to the eastern markets. The lot waq made up of the finest horses that could be found in this vicinity. They were sold privately as the sales barns have been closed for this season. Several buyers from the east came along and bought the lot. / n ■ NO MORE SUNDAY SHOWS. Mayor Issues Statement After Attack by Prohibitionists. Kokomo, Ind., July 15 —By agreement with Mayor Puckett the theatrical managers of Kokomo will give no more Sunday exhibitions. Mayor Puckett has issued the following statement: “The pernicious thing was the idea of Sunday desecration. The picture shows in themselves are not pernlciout. The class of pictures that our theaters exhibit are clean and many of them have a neducational value. I desire to give our theatrical managers all credit for the manner in which they 1 ave agreed to close their houses on Sunday. It is much better to do thees things amicably than at the end bi a policeman’s club.” RecenCy xVlayor Puckett was the chief figure in a bitter attack by prohibition leaders and moral reformers because he would,not order the theaters closed on Sundays. •' — j Boonville, Ind., July 15 —Frank B. Posey of Evansville, former congressman, was nominated republican candidate for congress in the First Indiana district. Former Senator James A. Hemenway presided and ruled the convention. Strong “standpat” resolutions were adopted unanimously. The Taft administration was unequivocally indorsed and the Payne-Aldrich tariff law lauded. The resolution ignored Senator Beveridge’s attitude on the tariff but referred to him as a brilliant orator. In the voting Posey received eightyone votes and John W. Brady of Princeton, thirty-seven votes. Posey in accepting the nomination declared himself a “standpatter.” The air was charged with possibilities of contests early in the day but they did not develop on the floor of the convention. There was some opposition in the choice of Hemenway for chairman. Posey’s friends were inclined to favor Charles W. Wittenbacker of this city. Posey’s full strength was not developed, for after he obtained seventone votes to Brady’s thirty-three, the Princeton candidate withdrew before the roll call got to Warrick, and moved that the nomination be made by acclamation. i— o —r London, Eng., July 15—((Special to Dally Democrat)—Dr. Crippen and his partner in crime, Miss Ethel Clara Leneve, have fled from England is the belief of the police today, having discarded the theory, that tW. were hiding in London. The InquJest oyer'the mutilated body of Mrs. Crippen will be held tomorrow, when Dr. Cepper, the criminologist, will show that the woman was poisoned by her husband. New York, N. Y., July 15—(Special to Daily Democrat) — Detective George Lemmon and a squad from the New York police department boarded the liner, Musician, today in their first .search for Dr. Hawley Crippen, the London doctor, wanted for murdering his wife. The secret service onen went to all the Steamers at the pier in order to “look over” an the pasaengers. o ] IN WILLSHIRE SOCIETY. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Stetler <rf Willshire planned a very interesting surprise in honor of the fifteenth milestone of their son, Roxy, and the plan was most successful. They had invited twenty-three of his friends to come and help spend the evening, and it was one of much pleasure for those Who had the opportunity of being present The evening was spent in playing games of various kinds and music was furnished by different members of the company. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Stetler. Master Roxy was the recipient of many useful and beautiful presents from his friends as a token of the esteem in which he is held by them. .4 watch fob and -h necktie were included in The invited

| guests were Glen Mflfcr, Leah Grisler, Cecelia Foltz, Bessie Gibson, Jessie Hoblit, Mabel Roop, Ruth Keister, Genevieve Parks, Esther Snyder, Esther August, Esther Shaffner, Fay Roller, Kenneth Kendall, Lester Dailey, Wilbur Sims, Herbert Avery, Lee Mltcb, Lynn Strickler, Lloyd August, Llsk Bobelya, Roy Seteler, Roy August and Russell Dull. ■ —.— Herman Colchln, the well known cigar maker, started out Thursday on a dHve to Poe with samples of bls cigars, and returned in the evening on the interurban with his shoulder dislocated, the result of a little capricious action of his horse, which took a notion to kick the dash board, and make a few extra dashes between Whiles. When the horse be gan kicking and running Mr. Colchln jumped from the rig, and in some way painfully injured his, hip. He got into the buggy again after the horse quieted, but it was not long before it began to repeat its maneuvers and he jumped again, sustaining more serious injury. C. F. True happened along with his automobile just in time and took Mr. Colchln to the interurban, where he boarded the car for home. He had no suspicion that his shoulder was dislocated until he reached home and tried to take his coat off, when he felt the grating and crocking of the shoulder bone, and seeking medical attention, found his injuries more serious that he at first thought. Mrs. n-iizabet- -xorrlson and Mrs. A. D. Suttles and children drove Thursday to the Morrison' farm, five miles east of Berne, where they spent the day and enjoyed a picnic. Coming home the horses became unruly and while no one was hurt or anything broken, there was much anxiety for a while. The ring in the neckyoke came out letting the buggy run onto the horses. The animals frightened and jumped and pranced, one being thrown upon its knees. The occupants of the buggy hastily got out,' as, fortunately for them, the horses’ prancing and wildness, did not affect the buggy, which remained stationary. Had the horses attempted to run, dragging the buggy and occupants with them, the result might have been extremely serious. Examination after the horses were quieted revealed nothing out of place or broken except the ring from the neck-yoke, which had been pulled out. o— - ■ NeW .York, July 15—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Colonel Roosevelt today accepted an invitation to speak at the exposition at Knoxville, Tenn., on October 7th. One week later President Taft will speak at the exposition. Washington, D. C. July 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—George Beigler of the American National bank at Indianapolis was today appointed to be national bank examiner by the treasury department here. ■ 1 Newark, Ohio, July 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat)— Thirty men are in jail here today charged with participating in. the recent riot, when a boy was lynched. The police are busy and many more will be rounded UPMayor Antete is giving preliminary hearings and as fast as he gets them is binding them over to the grand jury where the evidence warrants him to do so. ;, — o ' ! Joshua Barnhart, one of the well known residents of the county, Who until recently resided on his farm near the Washington church, is preparing to open a racket store at Swayzee and expects to begin the arrangement of his stock about August Ist. The opening at Swayzee is a remarkably good one and Mr. Barnhart will no doubt have a deservedly excellent success. His son, Charles Barnhart, who recently opened a racket store at Attica, will assist him in the opening of the store and the arrangement of the stbck, while his daughter, Miss Emily Barnhart, of this city, will assist in the operation of the store. Mr. Barnhart expects to move his household goods to Swayzee and he and his wife and daughter will make that place their home. They have long been residents of the county and city and there are many who will be loath to see them go. ■- ..--cw— WANTS MACADAM STREETS. Will County Commissioners For Them. A list of over a hundred freeholders and voters of Monroe township have signed a petition to the board of county commissioners, asking them to grade, drain and construct free public macadamised stone roads over and upon the public highways known at Water street and Reusser streets, In the town of Berne. The lepgth of tne two streets to tie macadamized is only abdhf Oree-fOttrths of a mile. The west end of ; Water rtreett cOIf ipecU With a macadamized road. anc

■ the south end of Reuaser street connecta with Berne’s Main street The petition asks that the improvements be made without submitting the question of building the same to a election of the voters of Monroe township. Said two streets ought to be paved with brick. —Berne Witness. —. — o A large barn on the Joel Falk farm east of the city, in the vicinity of Bobo, was burned Thursday night about 8 o’clock, together with its contents, consisting of about twenty tons of hay and some machinery, belonging to William Falk, Who lives on the farm. The origin of the fire is un- • known, but it is supposed to have resulted from heat generated by the new bay, otherwise known as spontaneous combustion. When discover- I ed the blaze had gained such headway that all efforts to extinguish it were unavailing and the hay, with which it was stuffed, was licked up with great gusto by the flames. The fire made a great blaze and many from this city witnessed its ulrid light In the east. Mr. Falk carried some insurance, but not enough to cover the loss. --■o i~ LIQUOR “PERFUME” IS HIT. Internal Revenue Commissioner’s Rufc ing Affects Many Druggists. Washington, D. C. July 15—Sections of the country which receive their intoxicating stimulants in the guise of perfumes, essences, medicines or drugs were delivered a body blow today by Commissioner Cabell of the internal revenue bureau, who gave out a list of more than two hundred preparations which hereafter may be handled by drug store only after the government liquor license is paid. Treasury department officials said they believed that many of these preparations were concocted mainly for eale in “dry” territory yhere the prohibition laws made it impossible to obtain anything legally with a liquor flavor. It is estimated that there are 40,000 druggists in the United States, slightly mor y than naif of whom pay the |25 yaariy special tax which permits them to sell the preparations involved. Other stores which continue to vend these mixtures will now be required to pay the tax and the United States treasury will be enriched accordingly. o— Muncie, Ind., July 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat)— Negotiations have been closed here today for the meeting of Ad Wolgast ,of Cadillac, Mich., champion light weight fighter of the world, to meet Freddie Cole, the Indiana champion, of Indianapolis, before Magic City Athletic association in this city on the evening of August 19th. The battle is to last eight rounds and will be the biggest event of the kind held in Indiana in years. Cole began training here today under the direction of Jack Dillon of Indianapolis. Chicago, 111., July 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The special federal grand jury, empaneled to investigate the meat trust, began work today. United States District Attorney Sims and his assistant, Mr. Kenyon, indicated that the first steps would be to ascertain why the trust was organised. ‘ Pittsburg, Pa.. July 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Pennsylvania railroad strike effects New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. The capitalization of the company is 3593,515,894.36. The mil eage is 11,080 miles. Mqn involved west of Pittsburg is 10,806 and east of Pittsburg, 14,194. Philadelphia, Pa., July 15—(Special to Daily Democrat) —When the general committee of the Pennsylvania trainmen and conductors met at 10 o’clock this morning the breacu appeared to have widened and a strike which will tie up the entire system is looked for. Negotiations with the railroad cftcials have been effected. i The board of directors of the road met i today and adopted a resolution, giving their attitude regarding the proposed strike. o MAKES SETTLEMENT. Mr. Cassel, representing the Glenn Falls Insurance company was in the city this morning and made settlement with W._J. Myers, whose house was destroyed by fire last Monday night, Mr. Myers carrying insurance in the company represented by him. Settlement was made for the full amount, |4OO, Mr. Myers receiving a check for that amount This company has two agencies in this city, and upon notice of the loss at once sent their representative/ Mr. Myers has decided to rebuild the house and work ; will begin as soon as possible. ' ;— — •Oh Thursday aftefnodn'/July 12th, ‘ Ladies’ Aid society of Beulah

Chapel, together with the neighbors and friends to the number at thirtysix, met at the hope of Mr. and Mrs. r Jacob Henschep and from there proceeded to the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Kreig to remind Mrs. Kreig that she had passed another milestone of her life’s journey. To say that she was surprised is putting it mildly. However,” she recovered tn time to enjoy a social afternoon witn the crowd. The afternon was spent in social chat on the lawn. All present were royally entertained by the hostess, her daughters, Mrs. Roy Snyder and Miss Grace, who served ice cream, cake and fruit. Late in the afternoon’ all departed, wishing Mrs. Kreig man,. many more happy birthdays. The Ladies’ Aid society of the United Brethren church held its regti’ar meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Blanch Elzey on Tenth street and the usual routine of work was carriedfotit by the members. Thirty of the mdies were in attendance and showed that they were taking a great interest in the church, affairs. During the afternoon a delicious lunch was served by the hostess, after which a collection was taken and the sum of five dollars realized. The attendance of the United Brethren Aid society at the home of Mrs. Delma Elzey Thursday afternoon was unusually large, the collection amounting to 35.65. After the business period the social was enjoyed and refreshments dferved. The annual election of officers and the closing of the conference year's work will take place ar the next session in August. Mrs. Willis McQueen of Monmouth arranged a pleasant surprise Thursday afternoon in celebration of the twelfth birthday anniversary of her daughter, Zelma. Out-of-door games of all kinds delighted the young folks and made the refreshments of ice cream and cake served by Mrs. McQueen the more delightful. The guests showed the esteem of Miss Zelma in a very material way by the showering of many beautiful presents.* Guests were Catherine and Naomi Christen, Florence, Mary, Mabel, and Leia Lewton, Bessie and Myrtle Wild er, Esther Evans, Florence Riee, Lila Ixird and Lillian Clark. The ladies of section four of the German Reformed Ladies’ Aid, calling themselves “The Lucky Twelve,” are making a ticket canvass of the city for their musicale to be given at the library haH Friday evening, July 29th. The best musical talent of the city will take part and the program will be One of rare pleasure. Admission, ten cents. Dr. and Mrs. P. B. Thomas entertained at 6 o’clock dinner Thursday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Haubold of Chicago. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Dailey and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Heller. An automobile ride added pleasure to the evening. I Miss Margaret Mills celebrated her eighteenth birthday anniversary Thursday by having her boon companion and chum. Miss Winifred Burke, her guest at supper and over night, with visits to the picture shows in the evening. — The Pocahontas lodge held Its semiannual installation of officers, at which time 'the following entered into service for the next half year: Pocahontas —Mrs, Anna Yahne. Eenonah —Mrs. Stella Crist. Prophetess—Mrs. Mary Hunt Powahatan—W. M. Darweehter. First Scout—Mrs. Irene Steele. Second Scout —Mrs. Mary Garard. First Counsellor—Mrs. Bessie Weis. Second Counsellor —Mrs. Leota Enos. 1 First Runner—Mrs. Hildebrand. Second Runner—Mrs. Alive Brokaw. Guard of Forest—Mrs. Rebecca Eady. Guard of the Tepee—Mrs. Catherine Christen. First Warrior—Mrs. Rosa Lord. j Second Warrior —Mrs. Sadie Cogley. Third Warrior —Mrs. Rena Hoffman. Fourth Warrior—Mrs. Jessie Burdg. Mrs. Flo Patton, keeper of wampum, and Mrs. Flo Bain, keeper of records, for the last half year, will keep their*' offices for the next half year also. o Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Helm left today noon for Elkhart and thence to Clinger lake, Mich., where they will enjoy an outing. Mi-s. Ed Marhenke of near St. John's attended the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Lizzie Muller, at Fort Wayne Friday afternoon. She also called on her husband, Ed Marhenke, who is a patient at the Lutheran hospital. where he underwent an operation for appendicitis and gall dthrt trouble several weeks ago. He is t-re,-covering nicely and will probably he able to’come home next week. : . ! ~s -<