Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 15 September 1910 — Page 3

I RAIN CHECKS CROWD Wednesday wee a busy one for the Judges of the stock and they completed the work late In the evening. The stock show was one of the best ever seen In this 1 section and those who witnessed the big parade at noon Wednesday say it has never been excelled. While the complete list of winners could not be obtained we learned that the Asams county stock men kept up the standard here, Smith ft Ulman Winning everything in the Hereford class, Tom Baltzell securing his share in sheep and J. D. Nidlinger there with the goods in the Duroc hog line. There were many other home winners in these lines and the horse show. Today will occur the awarding of grand sweepstakes in the various departments, always of great interest and the time when all classes seek the ribbons. Mr. Carlo of Van Wert, who Judged the cattle, said that he had never seen so good a showing but once and that was here some four or five years ago. He spoke in high terms Os the cattle exhibited here and paid it certainly spoke well for the locality. One of the best features ever ofi sered the fair-going public here is ihat this year as furnished by the Hoagland Brothers. They gave three big acts Wednesday between heats /*|hnd each was a real feature. These Include a standing race, in which two men, mounted on fast running horses, made the ha'f mile in fast time. The next was a half-mile Roman chariot race, in which two chariots drawn by four hourses dashed at break-neck speed around the track, the heat refsuiung in a great finish, almost a dead heat.* The last was that of a riderkeak horse outrunning a runner on which rode a Jockey, and this was a most exciting race. The race program included four fast races. 4. P. Beatty acted as starting Judge and did his work like a veteran, there being but little of the always prevailing "kicking.” The judges were A. R. Bell, D. E. Smith and Dr. J. W. Zizard, with Dr. D. D. Clark ana J. A. Hendricks as timekeepers. The firs; race was the Gentlemen’s Buggy Road Race, one-half mile, three in five for a purse of SSO. It was one in straight heats by Dan, a bay horse owned by Willis McQueen of this city. The resnlt was as follows: Dan 1 11 1 .Bonnie * 2 6 2 Dolly R. -8 8 £ 8 Midget ’ ..4 4 8 4 Barney Oldfield .........5 6 8 5 ,■ Babe 8 B 4 6 Best time, I:2sft. The second race was the 2:80 Trot, one mile, three in five, for a purse of |250, and was won in straight heats by The Sport, owned hy B. F. Smith, of Hillsdale, Mich. The results were: The Sport .. .....1 11 1 Maud V T. 2 2 2 2 Harry Axtell 3 8 3 3 Best time, 2:24ft. The Geneva Stake race, mixed, three in five, for S6OO, resulted in a rather poor exhibition. Five horses started, but three of the drivers apparently became dissatisfied and quit after the half, leaving but two to finish, the card showing: Reward 11 1 Judge Askins 2 2 2 , Best time, 2:50. The running race was as pretty one as was ever witnessed op the local track. J. S. Pteerson did the starting and his work was most efficient, he getting theffi away nicely. The four starters were bunched all the way n und and the first heat was so close that the judges had difficulty in awarding the money. The finish was: Lady Rathmore 11 t , St. Juveline - - 2 2 2 Mary Johnson .....8 8 8 Beauford 4 4 4 Best time for the five-eighths mile, 1:06.- '''l The Art Hall. The art hall, as usual, attracts the attention of the many, not only because it ip the center of the grounds and all walks lead thereto, but because of the beauty and variety of the exhibits—end ip this case as in every other, "variety is the spice of Me.” Ail the avenues of the building lead to the horticultural exhibit in the center, where a myriad ofjplants, beautiful in their Jollage or flowers, form a mound or spire that stretches like ladder" toward the sky-light dome in the roof. Here plants from the tropical palm and lemon tree to the cactus of the arid plain, and the flower- \ ing geranium, brilliant coleus, astors of many colors. and a thousand and ene that could only be identified from a posy catalogue flourish in profusion. The Judges had not begun work ihthis department Wednesday. The needlework and art department is unusually good, and over these the ladles linger the longest. Drawn work, embroidery and all the other ar- | tistic forms of needlework in lts dttsnowy table ne , , - - v . ,

pieces, lingerie, shirt waists, suits, baby presses and a thousand and one articles in which milady sets dainty stitches. One must not forget to mention the pillows and cushions which fairly bank one side of the section and bloom “like a flower garden," and which must tax the Judging powers of those in charge to the utmost. Mr. is superintendent of the art department, with Mrs. C. D. Kunkel, assistant. Miss Fanny McConnell was also assistant Wednesday. Miss Lettle Klntz bad been asked to serve as Judge of the needlework, but on account oi other work she was obliged to refuse, and Miss Katherine B. Ersig of Fort Wayne is serving in this capacity. Work began Wednesday on the judging, but will not be finished until today. A piece in the crochet line that attracted much attention, showed the outline of a deer with a beautiful border pattern. As usual the line of quilts are growing rarer every day, and it will not be long until these relics of days gone by will be worth their weight In gold. Among those op dis-. play was one of intricate pattern, made a half century ago. Knit shawls in many designs and colors also appeal to the lovers of this work. The display of curios of Mrs. B. W. Sholty, who is a connoisseur in this line, was a handsome addition to this hall. In this are pieces of Indian pottery end other curios from Arizona and other western states, curios from the Philippine Islands, Honolulu, an old charcoal furnace, the way of heating many years ago, a basket, 'sev-enty-five years old, and many relics of the early days of this state, each with an interesting history. Mrs. Sholty also has an interesting collection of chinh. Some two or more years ago she began collecting souvenir plates, one from each state In the union, bearing some view representative of the state. She haß persists in her esire, until she now has thirty-two plates from as many states, and expects to soon complete her collection. As soon as finished, Mrs. Sholty expects to give a dinner, inviting those who have aided her in the collection. These plates are on exhibit in the fair, reposing in a fine china cabinet in the Gay, Zwick ft Meyers booth. The Juvenile art exhibit contains cut paper, crayon, pen and ink and water color sketches, worthy the effort of many an older one, and while the painting exhibit is not bo large as that of other years, it is quite admirable. A charcoal sketch, representing a sleeping child, made by Jesse Christen, attracts much favorable comment One little girl of forty years ago, has kept her playthings in better condition than the Average tot of today, for a little table, set with weU preserved dishes, a doll chair, all some forty years of age, presided over by a doll-lady of the same number of years, though still as young looking as ever, show the little ones the delight of the infants of long-ago years. Business Men's Displays. Passing on, we enter into the realm of the business men, the booths being all taken with the exception of one. The first *r that of John Spuller, agent for the DeLaval cream separator. Mr. Spuller is on hand with the machines which he demonstrates in a convincing manner. Next is the Peoples ft Gerke shoe display. The booths are decorated with yellow and gold'bunting in beautiful colors and the displays are artistic in the real sense of the word. In the middle of the drapery in this shoe booth is suspended a shoe ad clock, while behind, like long pendulums, hang the lines of shoes and footwear. The Vance, Hite & Macklin display is an atractive one, the booth being arranged like a room At one side is a trunk and around it, as though ready to fit out a gentleman for a long journey, is every kind of clothing he would need for the trip—all in the latest patterns. One long room of the section is fitted up by Gay, Zwick ft Meyers into a luxurious room. Large davenports and easy chairs invite the tired, while the piano player manipulated by Mr. Zwick, and the teal piano played by Mr. Elgin King, send forth, delightful Strains of music. Mirrors and screens •add to the attractiveness of the room, and the china closet with the display of Mrs. Sholty’s plates, before, add much to the beauty. Schaub, Gottemoller ft Co. are right on hand with their display of sewing machines, ranges, base burners, blankets, etc., for the coming cold weather, while without is a display of implements, gasoline engines, etc. Fred Schurger and Fred Schaub presided over the displays Wednesday. Holthouse, Schulte ft Company have a most complete and attractive display of men’s and boy’s clothing, a fair index of that carried in their complete store, while nearby is that also of Myers-Dailey Company. They advertise the Imperial clothing, and their decorations carry out the Imperial. idea. The frame is a white enamel lattice, ornamentedrwith large yellow chrysanthemums, the Japan i _ *•

national flower, while suspended in the middle in the front is a large Japanese umbrella, and within their fine men’s and boys’ clothing displays.

The dry goods store are equally Well represented. Niblick & Company have a booth hung with fine lace curtainß, forming an avenue leading to the cloak model in the background, with a fine long rug and many small ones covering the floor, while a vacuum cleaner and many sweepers in tse foreground, tell the story of how to clean them. True ft Runyon and the Boston store booths are equally attractive, each in its distinctive style, displaying draperies, dress goods, cloaks, rugs, suits and many novelties. The Chi-namel boot of the Holthouse drug company is a novelty, with its Chinese emblems, flags, and pictures, string here and there, and the samples of the beautiful graining and decorating done with this finish. Smith, Yager ft Falk, druggist?, corner, fitted up In a novel way with bottles, and boxes of tonics, powders, and drugs, and two lamps, trimmed and burning, demonstrates the kinds of lamp burners you should and should not use. A little farther on, the tones of pianos call your attention to Yager Brothers ft Reinking. Albert Numbers, an expert player, is in charge of these instruments, while other members of the firm are in charge of the general display, which consists of tables, ch>4rs and fine furniture carried by them. The Singer sewing machine company demonstrates its general sewing as well as darning and fancy “cut work," the latter, useful in artistic doily and centerpiece work. Mr. S. S. Norris and Miss Loretta Harkenrider of Fort Wayne are in charge of this. Klopfenstine & Wefel of Preble are on hands with their Abner Acetylene generator, with samples of the lights to show its practical use. || A room as though taken out of a flrie ►mansion is that fitted up by Meyer ft Sherer, with its bed, mattress, dresser, tables, chairs, etc., while nearby is the clothing display of Teple, Brandyberry ft Peterson, showing the latest dresswear for gentlemen. The 3chaffer Hardware and Saddlery compand are there too with the goods, ns the ranges, base burners, blankets and harness show.

The J. H. Voglewede ft Son shoe and boot display is one of the leading attractions, and artistic. While Laman & Lee have a booth in the art hall, they also have their own building. In one corner are the stoves in charge of Mr. Lee; in another the machinery demonstrated by Martin Miller; in another, buggies in charge of Peter Amspaugh, and an acetylene jrtant in charge of Levi Linn of Bluffton. A very artistic and interesting corner is the dairy department, presided over by C. C. Enos. /Here are shown cream separators, churns and the like, in practical use, while the artistic draperies and decorations add to the beauty. 1 This part of the fair grounds is a miniature business city. The Agricultural Hall. Surely no one who visits the agricultural hall will talk of a crop failure. He will go away wondering where the pessimistic papers andxharbingers of the worst ever gleaned their tales of woe—surely not from Adams county. Here row after row of corn—yes, and fodder in the shock —that would put Jack’s bean stalk in the shade in the matter of height—bags of wheat, beans, barley, oats, rye and what not —demonstrating the old rhyme, “corn, wheat, beans and barley grow,’ to say nothing of fruits and vegetables, flourish in ripened perfection. This hall is in charge of J. S. Lower, superintendent The judge is Simon Summer of Huntington, who Is a famous breeder of Poland China hogs, and himself an exhibitor of stock here. He his work of judging late in the afternoon and but very IRtle had been completed Wednesday evening. The wheat had been judged, however, and Mr. Fred Thieme of Union township was happy over the fact that he had been awarded first in wheat The vegetable department is rich in great yellow pumpkins, large enough to make enough Thanksgiving pies for a regjment, squashes, straight aqd Crooked necked, tomatoes, celery, beets, cabbage, turnips, and the land knows what else—the biggest and beet of the garden, samples that would make the seed books green with envy. The fruit crop in Adams county was no failure either, as the exhibits of apples, pears, peaches, plums, grapes, etc., show and demonstrates the place the county could take in the fruit line l( she would go in for making it a specialty. The juvenile department in the agricultural tine is quite good. The Culinary Displays. The Adams county housewife is right in line in the fair, too, and many are the watering mouths that pass in toe culinary and canned fruit line. There are cakes filled with cakes of every kind, description an& ornamentation bread, Okies, noo-

dies, doughnuts^ ordinary, and "German doughnuts’’*-the latter made by Mrs. Herman Sellemeyer, that attracts unusual attention, because of its rarity. The canned fruits —though it is ratner early in the season for them—are there in great variey, as are jellies and preserves. Mrs. J. S. Lower is the superintendent, and has as judge, Miss Emma Gillig of the Old Adams County bank. Her position is surely a difficult one, for how she can tell which is the best from so great a variety, would be difficult to say. A great many of the awards had been made yesterday, but the great number of entries makes the task nearly an endless one. The gatekeepers at 4 o’clock in the afternoon reported about 2,100 paid admissions for Wednesday. The number in attendance at the fair, however, would be nearly treble this, as children were admitted free, and so pt course, no account could be taken of the number there. o ■ One of the very few reported attempts at burglary during fair week, when they are supposed to be quite common, was that attempted at the Eugene Runyon home on Madisqn street Wednesday night, or at least that seems to have been his object, as the night prowler was frightened away before he accomplished anything. Mr. Runyon went home from the store about 10 o’clock and very soon thereafter the family were sound asleep. They were awakened about 12 o’clock, however, by Mrs. DeVilbiss, who lives just across the alley, and who had remained up late ing the return of her daughter, Mrs. Fanny Cole, from Detroit. Mrs. DeVilbiss had noticed a man prowling about at the rear of the Runyon home and became more suspicious when she saw him dodge into the shadows whenever any passersby appeared on the street. Mr. Runyon examined the premises, but found nothing, and about 12 o’clock they were again aroused by hearing a noise at the back door, as though some one was trying to get in. Mrs. DeVilbiss heard the noise also, and turned on the electric lights in her home. This is supposed to have frightened the prowler away, for Mr. Runyon found no one at the door when he got down. A basket left there, however, had been overturned, showing that someone had been there! Whether it were a burglar, or a drunken man, who had lost his bearings and was trying to find his way home is not known, but Mr. Runyon says he is sorry he got away, as he simply went down to invite him into tbs house.

Miss Anna Parent left Sunday for Detroit, Mich., and from there she went to Montreal, Canada, where she will remain for some time visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Joe Miller, whom she haß never seen. While at the latter place she will attend the Euchristic Congress, which is now in session, and which is the grandest demonstration of Cathocicism ever held in this country. Ddring this time the highest dignitaries of the church from abroad, as well as from this country will be in attendance. Pope Pius X of Rome ’till be represented by a cardinal delegate in the person of Cardiiel Vincent Vannatelli, who is now present, as well as other cardinals, including Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore. This is the first time that this gathering has been held in this country since they have ben held, this being the twenty-first one. The city of Montreal itself has taken on much splendor with the decoration of the papal and various colors, and from word received from Miss Parent the city is overflowing with people. The congress began on Tuesday and will be brought to a dose with a solemn procession on next Sunday.

THE COURT NEWB TOMORROW. As we went to press early today on account of it being our day for the Great Northern Indiana fair, it was impossible to get the news from the court house, but this will be covered for tomorrow’s paper, as will any other happening overlooked in the rush. — o — ■ DEATH OF TWIN BABE. Os Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown of Fourteenth Street. Harley Clarence, one of the little twin babes born August Bth to Mr. and Mre. Charles Brown of South Fourteenth street, died Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock from a complication of whooping cough and other ailments. Had the babe lived until today ,it would have ben just one month of age. The funeral was held Friday morning at 10 o’clock from the home and the body was laid to rest In the Decatur cemetery. The babe had done exceedingly well until it took whooping cough, which caused its death, and the other twin babe and two older children also have the disease. The babe leaves to mourn its early departure, father, mother, one brother and two sisters.

TWO INSTITUTES. Professor L. E. Opliger, superintendent of the county schools, announces that the first preliminary institutes will be held this week. The first one, for the teachers of the north six townships, will be held Friday in the Baptist church, this city, beginning at 9 o’clock. The second institute will be held Saturday -in the assembly room of the school at Berne, and will be for the teachers of the six south townships. The program for these institutes are suggested by the teachers’ outliue, and give promise of being interesting and instructive. Professor Opliger stated that he would be able to definitely announce the time of the opening of the schools over the county by tomorrow. o NEW AUCTIONEER IN FIELD. O. C. France Enters the Business and Asks For a Share of Patronage. O. C. France, a well known yc>bng man who has lived in this community all his life, and who has for three years past been studying to become an auctioneer, has started into business for himself. He is opening an office in this city, his ’phone number being 411, and he will appreciate any business that may come his way. Hi 3 card will appear in the Daily Democrat during the next three months and you should see him before booking. He is a clean cut young fellow with a future. He expects to complete his studies next year by taking up several languages. o — True Fristoe, the talented young musieian, who is serving as pianist with one of the big Singer companies out of New York, has written friends here that he has just learned from the management that his company wiljfiay at the Bosse opera house in this city ofi the evening of November 14th. They will show at Delphos on the Saturday evening previous and this will give True the opportunity of visiting friends here over Sunday and Monday. He is with the north company, which is on a tour to the coast and will travel over many states. He is doing nicely and likes the work and the experience gained in traveling. His company is one of the best ones for towns of from 5,000 to 25,000 and it is safe to shy that the theater here wiU be crowded when they appear in Decatur.

A PICNIC BY BT. JOHN’S CHURCH. * — — Their Annual Picnic Will Be Held Next Sunday at Their Grove. The members of the St. John’s Lutheran church are looking forward to next Sunday at which time they will hold their annual picnic, the same taking place in the grove at their church. The program for the afternoon includes some very fine orchestra music from the Fort Wayne musicians, and a delightful time is expected by those who go. The church, through its pastor .extends an invitation to the general public to come and enjoy the day with them. -o A wreck, although proving not to be very destructable in the property line, but which caused the delay of traffic for several hours, occurred on the Erie Wednesday noon just west of the city limits. A fast eastbound freight met with an accident, owing to the brakes failing to work for some cause or other, and as a result three box cars were thrown off the track, causing much inconvenience until the same could be cleared. The wrecking crew was ordered from Huntington, and the track was soon put into shape that traffic might be resumed. The only loss suffered was the damage done to the cars. No one was hurt.. A passenger train, westbound, and due here at 12:47, was held over for several hours until things were in shape for it to pass. A number of people were on the scene watching the wrecking crew clear away the wreckage. , ■ir-- ■ 1 - Elder Jones of Albion was noted for his long and laborious prayers, and although the good people of the church respected him, they were not at all pleased to hear him pray in meeting. The new minister was not aware of Brother Jones’ unpopularity as a “prayer,” so he had no idea why a ripple of amusement passed over the congregation, when, after a hymn had been sung he said: “Brother Jones will lead us in prayer,’’ and in a fervent tone added, “and may God help us.” .—— o- ■ A very pleasant event was the one at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Fisher Sunday evening, when a number of his many friends calmly stepped intq his room ana asked Jonaß if he had a birthday. For a moment he forgot he was living, but he soon came to himself and spent the rest of the evening in splendid entertainment. The evening wqs spent in all sorts of amusements, Mrs. t . n - - r - * ~i T ‘ i imu - ~~ x ~i

Fisher having carefully provided ics cream and cake for refreshments. At a very late hour the friends departed for their homes, wishing Jonas many more such happy events. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Chronister, Mr. and Mrs. Orland (Ritter, Mr. and Mrs. Hoera Ray, Mr .and Mrs. Andrew Baxter, Mrs. Mary Durr, Mrs. Annis Merica, Mrs. Emma Zerkel, Miss Grace Baxter, Messrs. Gile Porter, Christ Andrews, R. A. Andrews, Dewey Andrews, Floyd Baxter, Mr. and Mr 3. Jonas Fisher and children, lola, Ireta and Glenn. Miss Edna Ehinger of this city was a guest a*, the wedding of Miss Henrietta Grimme to Dr. John E. McArdle, which took place Tuesday at the St. Paul’s Catholic church, Fort Wayne, after which a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerhardt B. Grimme of Fairfield avenue. The Dorcas Daughters, a division of theA aid society of the German Reformed church, are conducting a refreshment booth at the fair, opening this morning with a rush of business. They serve soup, sandwiches, coffee and the like, besides candies, peanuts, soft drinks, etc. Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Roebuck were entertaineu Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Brown of south of the city; also Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Brown and family, sooth of town and Ralph Boston. Said one who was there: 'Ve • tiall had a good time; when dinner came we had a better time,” In making up your list of those whom you regard as great, do not forget to include those men and women, boys and girls who are content to be what they are and do fiot pretend to be what they are not. —Ex. /

The lawn of the Dowling home south of the city was a merry scene Tuesday evening, the occasion being a lawn fete given by Miss Caroline Dowling and her brother, Will. The host came to this city for the party on a hay rack and the ride there and back was by nd means the least merry of the evening’s pleasures. Arriving at the home the party found that the Japanese lanterns, forming a twinkling network under the trees on the lawns, provided a cheerful setting for the party, and outdoor games of all kinds contributed to the enjoyment Miss Bates of Fort Wayne, who is an accomplished vocalist, sang to her own guitar accompaniment, and music by others also proved delightful. Supper was served on little tables set on the lawn under the trees, and all were unanimous in saying that the party was one of the most delightful ever. Out of town guests were the Misses || Loretta Harkenrider, Bernice Bates and Ruby Wiebke of Fort Wayne, and Miss Bertha Cunningham of Anderson, while those from this city were Louise Brake, Amelia Weber, Anna Volmer, Lilly Teeple, Emma Terveer, Ode and Letta Fullenkamp, Leo Weber, Sim Burke, Fred Fullenkamp; Harry Jeffries, Fred Schurger, Edwin Fledderjohann, Roy Hart, Charles Lose and Mr. Miessner. The marriage of Miss Gertrude Marie Cunningham, daughter of James Cunningham, of 118 Masterson avenue, to William Henry Ryan, a prominent business man of Memphis, Tena., took place Monday morning, Labor Day, at the St. Rose Catholic church at St. Louis, Mo., This is a complete surprise to the friends of the couple here, to whom the engagement had been announced, but who were not expecting the marriage to occur untfl October. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. J. H. McGlynn. Immediately following the ceremonies Mr. and Mrs. Ryan departed upon a trip through Arkansas and other western states and they will be at home to their friends after the Ist of vember at Memphis.—Fort Wayne News. Miss Cunningham is also well known in this city, having visited here on several occasions, and the news came to them also as a great surprise, as they were expecting the ceremony to take place in Fort Wayne in a short time.' O— John, eighteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kolter, of Magley, died Friday a. m- at 8 o'clock after a three weeks’ illness with typhoid fever. The young man was one of the J best known in that section and much <5 sorrow is caused by his death. He was born, in that vicinity just eighteen years ago yesterday, September 8, 1892. He leaves besides his parents to mourn their untimely loss, four brothers —Fred of Tocsin, Ed, Rudolph and Otto; and two sisters — Anna and Freda, at home. The funeral arrangements had not been made || at the time of going to press. —'° ' - ' Mrs. Will Lyman and son, Damon, and Miss Helen Weber of Indianapolis are visiting, with Mrs. Lyman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Houser.