Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 15 September 1910 — Page 6

The mine of Thursday made today another big one for the fair. Clear and cool this morning, and the people started to come early. As we go to press the streets are filled with people from all over the county and It is likely that this will be the biggest Friday in the history of the association. Twelve hours of rainy and threatening weather gave way to one of the most perfect days ever furnished for a fair in Adams county, but this almost magic change did not come until about 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon. It was welcomed then of course, but had it come sooner it would have meant thousands of dollars to the fair association. Thursday, always the biggest day by far of the meeting, was about half what it would have been had good weather prevailed. Considering everything the crowd was a wonderful one, perhaps ten thousand people being in attendance. It was a happy crowd, out *r an annual good time, and they patronized well the stands > the shows, the fakirs and the other places. Even the gypsies, wbo read your fortunes, were well pleased with the business they did. Several complaints were made by persons who lost their money “upagainst a brace,” but such things happen at a fair some times. The Berne band furnished the music and proved themselves artists in tl?e band line. I The awarding of sweepstakes was one of the important events of the day and in this we should note that Smith & Ulman won first and third with their Shorthorns, Tom Baltzell won on the sheep and J. D. Nidlinger & Son took down first and third with their Duroc Jersey hogs. A. P. Beatty again did the duty of starting judge and did it nicely, J. S. Peterson looking after the “jumpers.” The judges were D. E. Smith, Dr. J. M. Miller and James Hendricks, with Dr. D. D. Clark and Dr. J. C. Grandstaff as timekeepers. The first race was the three-year-old or under mixed race, for SIOO, and was won by Byron T. in straight heats. There were seven starters and the finish was as follows: Byron T 11 1 Greatest Heart 4 2 2 Lady Day 2 7 3 Reward Mack 3 6 4 Judge Askins 7 3 Dr. Tickle 5 5 Mamie Lee 6 4 Best Time 2:30. The next race was the Citizens’ 2:25 pace, threesin five, for SSOO, with five starters that finished thus: Halite H. 11 1 !■ Don A. Line ...2 2 2 2 Miss Reward 5 3 3 3 Mable Woqd .....3 4 4 4 Coro D. 4 5 5 Best time, 2:26. Bill Air Line took the 2:18 pace without much of a fight, Greatest Heart apparently not caring to take' a mark, although he made the winner go the last heat in 2:24. The finish: Bill Air Line .......... 1 11 1 Greatest Heart .......3 2 2 2 Rex R 2 3 3 3 Black Heart 4 4 4 4 California Belle .5 5 b Best time, 2:24. The five-eighths mile dash was a hot' one in which the Jockeys drove all the way and came ) down the stretch in a bunch, the money going to St. Juvenile with Lady Rathmore second, Evelyn Thaw third and Tom Logan forth, the time being 1:07. The track was a little muddy at noon, but the drags and the automobiles bad it in fairly good shape by 2 o'clock, when the first race was called. JOINS HUSBAND IN 80UTH. Mrs. C. E. Hitesman and children left Thursday noon for Fort Wayne, where they will visit with relatives, after which they will go to Logansport to be the guests of Mr. Hitesman’s mother. From they will go to Baton Rouge, La?, to Join Mr. Hitesman and will make that place their home. Mr. Hitesman, who was formerly a member of the firm of Hitesman & Garard, proprietors of the Faflstore, ha 9 been at Baton Rouge for several mcnths, where he has a good position as train dispatcher, having been a telegraph operator for many years prior Jo entering business here. On account of the extremely warm weather of the south, his family delayed going until this fall, when the heat is not so great. o—- - ■ Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 7—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Governor Marshall will open the Indiana campaign for the democratic party. The opening speech will be delivered in Indianapolis, in Tomlinson Hall, between September 15th and 25th, the date not having yet been decided. These plans have been determined by the democratic leaders, U. S. Jackson, state chairman, having had a conference on the matter with Governor Marshall last evening. Governor Marshall’s speech will be in the nature of a “keyntfie,” and win present the issues

of the campaign, in a forceful manner, The governor’s popularity and hia ability to present his ideas in a clear and convincing way make him admirably adapted to the task that he has accepted. Alter the governor’s speech the speaking campaign will be on in earnest and will reach every corner of Indiana. John W. Kern and Senator Shively will get into the campaign immediately following the governor’s speech and will be kept busy by the speakers' bureau of which Bert H endren is chairman. They will have the assistance of many able speakers and it is certain that democratic views of the present issues will be presented dearly and logically. The dates for Mr. Bryan’s Indiana speeches have not yet been set. Chairman Jackson, is, however, expecting every day an announcement from Colonel Bryan, telling just when he can most conveniently come. The county meeting?, which come in the wake of the democratic district meetings, are progressing well and the interest shown everywhere by democrats in the approaching election is manifest in the large attendance and. enthusiasm in the various counties. In nearly every case most of the county candidates and practically all of the precinct com4itt«emen have attended and have avowed their willingness and intention to put forth every effort to carry their precinct and county to victory. "When the precinct committeemen show such enthusiasm and a disposition to wclrk,” said Chairman Jackson yesterday, “there can be no doubt of the result. Their activity is a guarantee that a full democratic vote will be cast. With this guarantee democratic success is assured. Success is in their hands. If there is a disposition to be indifferent or over-confident, there is danger ahead. But this is not the case with the democratic committeemen. They realize the responsibility that rests upon them. They are eager and willing—and they are not over-confident. Over-confidence is a fatal error —and it is not going to be one of our faults this year. We are confident that we will win, but we know we must work —and work we will.” O ' Miss Genevieve Berlins:, fifteen-year-old daughter of Mrs. Helen Berling, left yesterday for Fort Wayne, where she win enter the academic department of the Sacred Heart academy conducted by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, at the completion of which she will enter St Mary's college at Notre Dame. Genevieve will also devote some time to her piano studies in which Bhe has made an enviable record, being considered the most skillful of the younger musicians in the city. Her many friends wish her a continuance of the success that she has had, both in her class work and musical studies. She was accompanied to Fort Wayne by her sister, Mae, a former student at the academy. o —— A happy wedding of Thursday evening was tbat solemnized by the Rev. Sherman Powell, with the impressive ring recemony, Miss Anna Amspaugh becoming the bride of Mr. Otis Dibble. The wedding took place at 8:30 o’clock at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Will Butler, on Eighth street, and was witnessed by the immediate members of the families and a few other relatives and friends, including Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Rainier, Mrs. Agnes Andrews and daughters, Celia and Cecil, Mrs. E. A. Mann and Mrs. Miuy Elzey. The home was tastefully decorated for the wedding, the color scheme being pink and white. A bank of ferns and trailing vines, in which nestled blooming potted plants and carnations, improvised an altar > where the ceremony was solemnized ?nd was a fitting background for the girlish beauty of the bride, who was charmingly gowned in a frock of cream nuns veiling. After the ceremony a supper was served, and the bride and groom left over the G. R. & I railroad soon thereafter for a short trip north. The bride’s going away frock was a handsome dark navy blue ’ tailored costume with hat to match. They will be at home by the latter part of the week in Paulding, Ohio, in ' furnished apartments, for a while, the 1 groom being temporarily engaged in that place in the picture business, • which requires hiß traveling over dis--1 ferent parts of the country. The bride is a lovely young lady, well ! known in social and church circles, and is a graduate of the city high school. The groom is a son of Mr. and 1 Mrs. Frank W. Dibble of east of the city and is one of the best young men 1 of the county, he being also a graduate of the Decatur high school, and last year a student in Indiana univer--1 sity. They begin their new life with t the very best wishes of all. 1 * — . a h Monroe, Ind., Sept. 9—(Special to B Dai, y Democrat)—The party whien 1 left for Canada a short time since and I was composed of Ira Wagner of south s of here and Eli Blerrie. Benjamin » and Christ Springer, Rudolph Schug » and John Lehman, who went on the

homeseekers’ excursion, returned home laßt week. While gone they visited at Strasburg and Wlnepeg, and speak in glowing tedms of that country and scenery. Their time was completely taken up in sightseeing, and stfite tbat they saw some beautiful tracts of, land which- looked good to them. The party enjoyed every minute 6f their trip and say that the time and money was well Bpent in compensating them for what they saw and the pleasure received. Mr. Wagner states that while passing along the Mississippi river he noticed that it was very low, and upon inquiry was informed that the river was one inch below the low water mark, being lower than it has ben Blnce 1861, when it reached one inch higher than it is at present, and states that all water power mills are stopped, with no boats navigating the river. Take it all in all the party was a Jolly one, and no doubt may l take another Jaunt in the near future. At the U. B. Conference neld in Ohio, the Rev. Thomas Wyer was appointed to succeed Rey. Freeman at the Winchester U. B. church southeast of Monroe, and will deliver his first sermon on Sunday at 3o’clock p. m., September 18th. Rev. Wyer comes highly recommended to this charge and the members of the church will give himself and family a most hearty welcome upon their arrival in their midst. A merry party came to the home of Ira Wagoner last Sunday and had an enjoyable time. They came down by automobile. The day was spent in a social way by the young people. The party consisted of the Misses Hulda Losier, Grace Purdy, Flora Fledderjohann, Florine Edwards, Stella 1 Chronister, Inez Coverdale and the Messrs. Clarence and Julius FledderJohann. While here they took a side trip to Berne and surrounding country, and on returning the party took part in a watermelon feast which they all enjoyed. B. McNeese, representative of the Home Comfort Range company, of Missouri has ben in this locality for the past week working up business for that company. Miss Harriet Mayer returned Monday from Kendallville, where she has been visiting for the past three weeks. W. a Smith and wife returned from a visit with relatives in and , near Farmland, where they have been for a few days. Everybody in and around Monroe made preparations to attend the Great Northern Indiana fair at least one day this .week, but the -weather hindered the attendance , somewhat from this part of th6 county. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wagers of near Salem are the proud parents of a big baby girl, which made its appearance last Monday. Mother and babe afe reported as doing nicely, and Earl no doubt will recover in due time. Perry Johnson is about the same as he has been for the past few days and his chances for recovery seem to be fair. He is still in great pain at times. W. 8. Keller and family spent Sunday at Fort Wayne, taking in the sights. On next Monday morning will be heard the peal of the bell of the school house in district No. 10, under the following Instructors: Principal, Professor Rufus East of Bloomington, Indiana; S. N. Johnson of Monroe, room No. 2; Miss Della Craig of Berne, room No. 3. These teachers, no doubt are a good selection, made by Trustee Beers, and we predict one of the most successful terms at this popular schrxtl. Monroe has always been up to the standard and under the present corps of teachers will still be in the front ranks of Adams county schools. Let the patrons of the school co-operate with the instructors and Monroe will boast of having one of the best schools in the county. Quarterly meeting will be held at the Monroe M. E. church next Saturday and Sunday, conducted by the district superintendent, Rev. Beatty. , C. E. Hocker and family Sundayed with relatives and friends here. Z. O. Lewellen and family returned from a few days’ visit-with relatives and friends at Muncle and Winchester. 0 Miss Bessie Mason returned home from a few days’ visit with her father and family at Muncle. ——? ———-r . Thomas R. Dowling and daughter, Carrie, who attended the funeral of the former’s niece, which *m held yesterday afternoon at ienUand, will return home in a day or ‘tw#. ‘' J| i TwilW i

l j A horse belonging to a Mr. Wolfe, - living near the Washington M. E. 1 church frightened Thursday noon in ■ this city, while the family were coming to town, the harness being comI pletely broken to pieces, the rig dam--1 aged slightly, and Mrs. Wolfe recelv- > ing a few bruises, but not serious - enough to interfere with her coming > on to .town with the other members l of the family and attending the fair. 1 When on Adams street near the G. R. ft I. railroad, the horsei which had : 'never frightened before, became nerv- : ous at the sound of an engine which > was puffing away and running on the l track nearby. When between the • switch and the main track, the horse*' i began to plunge and turn, and in a i sudden twißt the harness gave way - and broke. The trainmen camd to the i assistance of Mr. Wolfe in holding the horse, which was brought on to town, i the buggy, which was broken, being pulled to one side. In the twisting and turning of the rig Mrs. Wolfe received minor Injuries on the limbs, but these were not serious. ! o- 1 SCORED A HIT. Large Audience at Opera House Last Night—Good Play Tonight. The Imperial Stock company, playing a week’s stand at the opera house, presented another of their high-class plays last evening, entitled “Hello Bill.” It was a farce comedy, and kept the audience in, an uproar from start to finish. The scenery and costumes were an entire change from any yet used this week, and the manner in which parts were taken by the gsembers of the company could not help but please the large audience in attendance. This evening the com--1 pany will present its leading bill for the week, Charlotte Temple,” considered to be the best on the road. a- —i ■. 3RICKEN WHILE ON VISIT. Mrs. N. A. Close, an aged lady of this city, who was stricken with paralysis of the left side, rendering her helpless, while on a visit at Big Rapids, Michigan, was brought home on a cot, and is now at; the home of her sister, Mrs. John Roudebush, of the north part of the city. Mrs. Close, who is seventy-two years of age, went north with Mr. and Mrs. Roudebush three weeks ago, and while there was stricken. !'■ —o One of the biggest events of the sea-, son, in the family reunion, line, was that of Wednesday, when the Snyder family met at the old home farm of Fred Snyder near Wren, Ohio. A big dinner and supper was served and thoroughly enjoyed. . The following address was delivered by L. W. Bair: Mr. President, Friends, and all who have assembled here today: By request of a number of the younger people and friends of the pioneer family a brief history is requested by some one and it is somewhat embarasslng to me to give you this history of the father and mother of this pioneer family, when older members of the family have spent all their years near the old home, but under the circumstances I will do the best I can. Along about the year 1820 the father of this pioneer family emigrated to thiß country from Wertenberg, Germany, with his companion. They purchased a piece of land near Bolivar, Ohio. . The town at that time only contained a few small houses. Just how long they shared the toils of life together ! cannot say, but we might say it was a very short time, when the wjfe was taken away by death. How soon, in a strange land, did sorrow enter the home is not known, but according to toe dates we can gather that he lived there about twelve years. Sometime during this period he was again married. His second wife also came from Wertenberg, Germany. In toe year 1830 or 1832 he sold out, and then entered or bought out a tract of land from the government, three miles northwest of Strasburg, Ohio. All in heavy timber, not even a spot cleared large enough to erect a cabin, but with all this a cabin was soon erected. Then they moved in. For some time there wfc* no floor, but later a floor was put in of pinchon. These were split from logs about two inches thick, hewed as smooth gs possible, and Jointed together. At one end of the cabin was a fire place. Doors and windows were closed at night with blankets. I would like to tell you how the roof was put on in those days, but I> will have to hasten. After moving in this cabin the toils, hardships and battles of life began, while toe father was keeping up the music of the ax during the day, mother had a different instrument to pass time away, spinning, knitting, cooking. Cooking with a range? Oh, no! She had only what was called Jk crane, fastened in the chimney which she could swing out and hank the kettle or the pot on and then swing It,over the Are. The old Dutch oven was a I asfiisrtws:

■ fi ■■ Is where the majority of this pioneer family' waa born, After toiling together for about twelve yearß in the old cabin another house was put up of hewed logs. This was two stories high, a modern house in those days. This house has bsen standing about sixty-eight years, and Is still occupied. In this house is where this pioneer family was reared to manhood and womanhood. They also shared In toe toils of life with father and mother. Through the seal and industry of father and mother and this pkraeer family the land was cleared up. The question hhs very often been put up to me, why did they enter the hills, when they dould have entered the plains just. as well? While this may be triie, there are other things to take Into consideration. In early time people thought It to be poor land on account of the low, timber that; grew up on it, and probably would be hard to get water. Hills were preferred on account of the timber and water. In early days chills and fever were numerous in low lands. After it had been cleared up and ditched and the water drained from the swamps fevers disappeared. There are advantages and disadvantages, no matter where you go. Our father and mother did. not have the advantages in a great many ways which tyou and I have today. Churches in those days were few. It was either horse back or on foot,'from five to seven miles. Here is a problem I cannot solve, so will just leave it to the judgment of each one. Why in pioneer days no complaint of being tired, when they toiled from early Monday morning until late Saturday night? When Sunday morning came they walked five to seven miles to church. Today churches are at our doors, but we are tired and the sun is too hot and I guess we will stay at home. But the toils and cares of life are over with father and mother of this pioneer family. Mother waa first to depart, passing away March 18, 1880, aged sixty-six years, eight months and sixteen days. Two years later father also took his departure, on March 4, 1882, aged eighty years, eleven months and eight days. This pioneer father and mother toiled together for over forty-eight years. Through their tolls and industry they were enabled to assist their children in securing homes of their own. They were also very attentive to the church of their choice, and always took a deep interest in its advancement and its spiritual growth. Under the spiritual influence of father and mother this-pioneer family was brought up, while today they represent the different branches of church wprk. With the toils and hardships of life in pioneer days, Jesus Is a friend that will never leave nor forsake »u, while the Christian influences around the hearthstone of home they still linger in your hearts 'and your Christian influences will have the same influence upon your children. Though there may be wayward sons and daughters we should not become discouraged. There has never been a lane so long but that there was a turn in it Wonderful things have taken plaqe since the birth of father 108 years ago. Today we have gathered at toe home of Brother Frederick, who waß toe flrst to leave home, friends aid parents. He, with bis family, emigrated to this county forty-five years ago. Sister Hayes and Sister Mary Winkelpleck emigrated to Davies county, Indiana, with their families also, forty-five years ago. Sister Levita Garner, with her family, emigrated to Clay county, Illinois, thirty-five years ago. The rest remained near the old home place. For forty-three years there has been a separation of this ■ family. In toe gatherings or reunions held at different places there was a vacant chair, until toe reunion, held at Oden, Indiana, October 17, 1908, when all were permitted to look in each other’s faces and say, "We are all here.” Their prayers were toe blessings received. The children, grandchildren and numbered 250. There are a few families that reach the age you have together. While two were taken away in infancy, eight of you are- still together in old age, and for you to get together at these reunions tequlres some effort. There were some sixtyseven invitations sent out to families to attend this reunion if possible. Nine different states Are represented by this pioneer family, and all of them are law-abiding citizens. The ages of the members of this pioneer family range from fifty-six to seventyseven years or a total of over 660 years. No doubt there has been many burdens and sorrows in your Journey here, but the hope tbat you may have had, has overbalanced til your trials. The hairs of your head afe showing the frost of many winters, eyes are becoming dim, feet are'tottery,' toe strength and vigor of youth has been lost on the mountain top of your journey. You are deacendlnj In tbe Valley

’Tie hard to part when friends are® dwr, 9 U Perhaps will cast a sigh, a tear. fl Then still away give little warning. H Chose thine own tone, 1 I Say not, good-night, but In some J|| Brighter clime, bid me good-morning."*! L. If. BairCTl Those present were: Levita Gar-Bj ver, Decatur, Ill.; Nteva Welsh, Deca-Bl tur. Ill.; Rose Anna Hayes, * Oden® Ind.,; Mary and Jonas Winkelpleck.M Odon, Ind.; Jonas Snyder end wife;! Strasburg, Ohio; L. W. Bair and wife,® John F. Bair, Strasburg, Ohio; LillfcK Hite and daughter, Akroq, Ohio; SU-® san Baumgardner, Otsego, Mich.; Mr.® and Mrs. Abe Hoover, Vesta Hoover,® Harold Hoover, Ralph Hoover, Den-® nis Balyeat, Nellie Ackom, Van Wert,® Ohio; J. E. Brittenburg, Mrs. J. E.® Brittenburg, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Sny-® der, D. A. Snyder, Mrs. D. A. Sny-® der, Mr. nnd Mrs. E. Rummel, Lewis® Bell, Mrs. Lewis Bell, Mrs. A. D. Hoo-® ver, Carey A. Hoover, Russell Hoo-® ver, Clyde F. Snyder, Frederick Sny-® der, Convoy, Ohio; Orville Stewart,® Mrs. Orville Stewart, Decatur, Ind.; ® Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Snyder, Mp.® and Mrs. C. H. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs.® J. F. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Sny- ® der, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Stewart,® Mrs. E. J. Stewart, Mrs. G. Alexander, ® Roy Syphers, A. E. Arnold, Mrs. A. ® E. Arnold, F. M. Lichtenstelger, J. L. ® Moser, Mrs. J. L. Moser, Mr. and Mrs. ■ C. C. Finkhouser Carl Snyder, Rus- H sell Stewart, Mable Snyder, Paul Shy- fl der, Ray Arnold, Garnette Arnold, B Gladys Arnold, Dwight Snyder, Mar- H jorle Snyder, Cecil Gauze, Nora Thomi fl as, Esta Moser, Mabel Campbell, Mary B Finkhouser. - - 3§ — o fl The report from the state account- fl lng board, approving the investigation fl of Accountants Wilson and Presnall, fl as sent In June 28th, were received fl Friday morning at the county record- I .office. | According to the report, It is held * that owing to errors and to the fact I that some fees were never paid by the -* party for whom the recorders did their H work, there is due the county frog*l Clinton C. Cloud for the period from "fl January 1, 1904, to December 31, 1907J8 the sum of 1207.07. The total due ie 1 $293.95, while Mr. Cloud has a credit jj due from the county of $84.88, leaving I the balance as stated. 1 , From January 1, 1908, to December I 31, 1909, Hervey S. Steele, recorder, J there ia due a net amount of $33.49, I the total being $47.86, with a credit J due of $14.36. | In conclusion the accountants say: ; “The errors found in the recorder’s records which occasion above amounts jj are largely of a clerical nature and ;; should reflect no discredit upon tbe if* i corder, who is a conscientious and painstaking official. There is a custom in vogue In this office lit the matter i of recording papers without collecting < toe fees in advance, which for the best interest of toe county and ortl- ; dais should be discontinued. In conclusion we desire to thank the offl- | clal for assistance given us in this examination.” Signed, F. M. Wilson and William R. Preasnall. - r i i .1-I*o ~ a —. BEIMER-REYNOLDB WEDDING. At top Methodist parsonage at 2 o’clock p. m., September Bth, by the - Rev. Sherman Powell, pastor of the ' bride, Mrs. Martha A. Reynolds and » Mr. Charles Beimer were married, f. Both are from Port Wayne. Mrs. Rey- | nolds will be remembeted by htf;i many friends as a former resident of Decatur, where she was a highly esteemed member of the... Methodist . church. Since going to Fort Wayne she has won a large circl® of friends who will shower her with congratulations in her new happiness. Mr. Beimer is a substantial business man, being a timber buyer for the Smith, Randall Lumber company. The couple will be at home at 1713 Hoagland avenue, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Odle Ross, a former Decatur lady, accompanied the couple to their wedding. With . many friends, we extend our hearty congratulations. ■ * »■— — MAYOR TEEPLE BUBY. The trial of Amos Fisher, for public intoxication and carrying concealed weapons, wil come up tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o’clock before Mayor Teeple. Fisher has given bond for his appearance at that time and will fight toe caaes. Ben Brandyberry, arreated * on the same old charge of provoke, will be tried a week from next Saturday, and Clem Knoff la up thiß morning before the mayor, charged with public intoxication. NOTICE, YEOMEN! All members of the Yeomen lodge of Pleasant Mills are earnestly requested to be present at their hall on next Tuesday evening, when business pertaining to the order, of much importance, will be cated for. As thie ia nn important meeting, and one in which all the members of the order are inIbo on hand. By order of foreman *