Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 45, Decatur, Adams County, 10 November 1910 — Page 6

I . Uncle Daniel Welty of First street today received a telegraph message stating that his only brother, Colonel Seth We’Tty, of Logan; Ohio, haddied this morning, and that the funeral would be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The brother had been sick two weeks from pneumonia. MrDaniel Welty received a letter a week ago telling of his Illness, but as he himself Is eighty-eight years of age, having celebrated his birthday anniversary only a few weeks ago, was unable to go to see his brother, on account of feeble health, and will be unable to make the long trip to attend the funeral, a fact which he accepts with sorrow, as he is now the only living one the large family of brothers and sisters. Colonel Welty, who was a vet eran of the Civil war, where he gained the title of colonel for worthy service, was seventy-eight years of age at death. He was a p|pmlnent citizen of Logan, Ohio, a brilliant attorney, and during his life has acquired much wealth.. While Mr. Welty lived here but two years in his youth, he is known to many here, and has many relatives who reside here. The surviving sister of the family, wap Mrs. Lydia Beavers, who death occurred a few years ago. Other brothers and sisters who have preceded him were Samuel Welty,'Rebecca Crider Rachel Sloan, Katie Stoneburner, Sarah Slferd, Polly and Delilah Stone. — O . TEAMSTERS STRIKE LOOKS CERTAIN •T New York, Nov. 4—(Special to Dally Democrat)—A general strike of the teamsters of this city is predicted to follow the meeting this afternoon of he federated union. The express companies refused to recognize the union and the strike appears imminent The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is conspiring to call out the men all over the country, if it is necessary, to win. U " Dr. J. M. Miller, secretary of the Adams County board of health, has received from Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, a copy of the order made at the quarterly meeting of the board in October, in which infantile paralysis, technically known as anterior poliomyelitis, is classed among the diseases dangerous to public health, and ordering that strict measures be taken in preventing the spread. Placards of warning will be placed on homes where such is known to exist and upon discharge from quarantine the proper disinfecting measures shall be taken. The health board is giving the matter attention that an epidemic will not occur and thus endanger the lives of hundreds of the young. Dr. Miller was asked to notify the public through the newspapers, and to inform all city and town health officers and theft deDuties of this order, that everything possible may be done to prevent the spread of the disease. Dr. Miller is also asked to include the information, of infantile paralysis cases in his monthly reports made to the state board of health. A copy of the order of the health board received by Dr. Miller is as follows: “That anterior poliomyelitis shall be added to the list of diseases known as dangerous to public health and shall be reported to local health officers the same as other diseases listed in Rule 10 of the rules of the Indiana state board of health; and such cases reported shall be carded with a warning card and discharges from such patients shall be disinfected.” ■—" O " American flags in a beautiful profusion adorning the P. G. Hooper home on North Second street were the appropriate decorations for the annua! Thank Offering of the Woman’s Home Missionary society of the Methodist church, held last evening, attended by a well prepared program of exceedingly great Interest to the large number present. Bunting and jr flags—large and small —were used in adorning the pictures, mantels, or

forming the drapery in the archways, while one large silken flag was draped across one corner of the room, forming an appropriate background for the expressive program of the workers who are doing so much for the country over which the American flag waves. The program as heretofore announced, was carried out. Mrs. Sherman Powell conducted the devotional service, and all took part in the responsive reading. An interesting paper on "Our Indians; Where and What?” was read by Mrs. Mary Eley. Mrs. John Niblick, president of the local society, as well as of the district organization, who attended the national convention at Buffalo last month, as a delegate from the societies of the North Indiana conference, gave and excellent and vivid report of the convention. A recitation by Mrs. Kauffman, illustrating the Bible lesion of the evening mas much enjoyod, as was the musical program, a \ vocal solo by Mrs. Jesse Sellemeyer, a vocal duet by Dr. and Mrs. J. Q. h’eftune, and a piano solo by Wlni-

faring taken at this time for missionary work was one of the latest ever received. Refreshments were served at the dope of the business period following the program. A masquerade party was given Hallowe'en at the beautiful country home of R. P. Davies west of Salem. About thirty-five guests were entertained by their daughter, Cora, who proved to boa most excellent hostess. All came masked. People of all nationalities were there, even to Uncle Sam and Lady Washington and daughter, and all were glad to see them. Everyone seemed to have a good time. Games were played and refreshments were served. The house was beautifully decorated with forest leaves, jack-o’lanterns, black cats,'owls, bats and chrysanthemums. Exdellent music was furnished by those present, and last, but not least was the Old Gypsy Fortune Teller (who proved to be a near neighbor) in her tent in a corner of the living room, busing telling fortunes. 'All started for home at a late hour wishing the hostess* many more such happy times. Those present were the Misses Maude Harper, Joyce Kelfer, Mabel Dailey, Lena Dailey, Iva Meyers, Frances Meyers, Leona Dailey, Viola Dailey, Agnes Longenbarger, Fanny Baughman, Caryl Baughman, Abby Kelsey, Katie Frazier, Alta Bryan, Edrle Lynch, Cora Davies, Helen Carver, Messrs. Owen Kiefer, Henry Miller, Gail Banghman, Will Lefferson, William Dellinger, Ralph Burnett, Elmer Burnett Willie Frazier, Chester Bryan, Willie Burke, -Lawrence Carver, Messrs, and Mesdames Cyrus Alexander, Charles Carver and R. P. Davies. The American song writers—Geo. W. Chadwick and Arthur Foote—were studied Thursday evening by the Eu- < terpean club according to a well ar- : ranged program prepared by Miss Ma- i rie Patterson and Mrs. Eugene Runyon, the club meeting at the home of Mrs. Jesse Dailey. The quotation bearing the keynote. of the evening was “The gift of song was chiefly lent to give consoling music for the joys we lack.” A report from Mrs. F. M. .1 Schirmeyer a delegate to the State Federation of Clubs’ convention at Richmond last week, was a feature of much interest at the Euterpean 1 club Thursday evening. i Wednesday evening a masquerade ' party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Poling, the occasion being Mrs. Poling’s thirty-eighth birth- < day anniversary. The evening was ' spent in games and other amusements < after which a sumptuous supper waa 1 served, the guests then departing for : their several homes, wishing Mrs. Pol- .1 ing many more such happy anniver- 1 saries. Those present were Mr. and J Mrs. Oscar Jones and daughter, Ad- < die; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown, Mr. ; and Mrs. Ben Amerine and son, Earl; 1 Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hamrick; Mrs. ! Levi Poling and son, Harry; Mrs. Har- i ry Kooken, Mrs. William Biggs, Mrs. Thomas Gause, Mrs. Dorsle Hoagland and Miss Eva Augenbaugh. The chicken supper given by the : Baptist ladies at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Ehle -Thursday evening was : well patronized by an appreciative 1 company, and after the supper the la- 1 dies held an interesting experience meeting, reporting the success of their endeavors in each lady earning a dol- 1 lar for the society’s work. At this time, each member told how she earned her contribution—some doing so by sewing, some raking leaves, some by pressing her husband’s clothes, some by baking—and a thousand and one ways the women have of raking , in the shekels when they stand firm . and demand pay ror tnem, width they , do not often do—more often doing the little tasks for nothing except good

will. The amount gleaned by the supper and the ladies* dollar experiences was more than thirty dollars, a very nice sum to add to the treasury, Miss Vernia Bmitn entertained the members of the E. J. C’s Thursday evening at her home on South Winchester street The E. J. C’s comprise the class of young girls of the Evangelical church. The girls came in ghost attire and certainly were weird hi their looks and movements. Some time was spent in distinguishing who was who. In the flower contest Orpha Sheets won first prize and in the name contest, Cleo Roop won first prize. After the contest! the time was devoted to fortune telling, each one finding their fortune snugly fitted in a nutshell. After a serenade the girls were served refreshments. All departed at a late hour, having spent a very delightful evening. The “Hello Girls’ Sewing Circle” is the name of a new club comprising the present telephone force and several of the former girls, organized at a meeting held at the home of Mt—' Gusta Cramer Thursday evening. The club will meet every week and spend

- — needlework, with refreshments provided from the common fund. It is said that the Decatur force is the OMy &e in all the surrounding district where the girls meet in social enjoyment, and where the social life of the force is so congenial Thursday evening was a right jolly one, and if it is any criterion, the club will be one of the merriest in the ctor. Candy-makng was in order Thursday evening “sad pop-com and apples, besides a lunch, were served. Those present were Margaret Daniels, Agnes and Ada Murray, Pearl Purdy, Agnes Hademaker, Vera Hammond, Esther Heckman, Mary Stultz, Agnes Dutcher, Jessie Schrank, Kate Hammell, Frank Rademaker, Kitty Fought, Ines Coverdale, Pansy Ball, Marie and Nellie Daniels, Mrs. Forest Elzey, Mrs. Hugh Daniels, Mrs. Frank Carroll, Miss Zella Travis of Bluffton. Miss Travis, who is one of the Bluffton operators, will be an honorary member of the club. Mrs. Forest Elzey will entertain the girls next Wednesday evening. Gaily and Tracy Nelson pleasantly entertained a company of friends Thursday evening in compliment to their cousin, Alvan Fawcett, of Zanesville, Ohio, who Is visiting here. Games, music and contests in order rounded out the evening's entertainment, closing with an old-fashioned taffy pulling. In a contest in which animals were molded from chewing gum, first prize was awarded to Chester Imler, and the booby went to Roy Mumma, In a touch contest, in which articles were passed to the company behind their backs, and they were required to guess from the “feel,” what they were, Miss Edna Steele won first honors and Harry Imler second. The party was a very happy one, thoroughly enjoyed by the following: Blanche Jeffers, Inez Coverdale, Edna and Zelma Steele, Pansy and Marie Ball, Ben Hoagland, Roy Mumma, Harry and Chester Imler and Harry Poling. “KENO” IS DEAD. Met Death at Hands of UnknownPoisoner. “Keno,” the fine Beagle hound belonging to D. M. Hensley, is no more, having gone the way of many dogs—the poison route. The coroner’s, verdict no doubt will read “by poison administered by unknown hands.” and while poison was the primary cause of death, it was not the immediate cause, as the marshal was called to end the sufferings of the poor beast by shooting it “Keno” has had a rather exciting career in his short life, as it was inly last spring that he was “dog-napped”—but was soon returned to his home after some exciting police and detective work. Mr. Hensley is much grieved over the loss of the dog, as he had tried for four years to get him, before he was finally successful in doing so. —o Fort Wayne, Ind., Nov. s—(Sp -cial to Daily Democrat)—J. T. Zoll, a young man from Bluffton, was instantly killed when he fell into the cog wheels of a drying machine at the plant of the Barber Asphalt paving company here, where he was employed. His body was horribly mangled. He was twenty-three years old. A brother, who was working with him, stood within a few feet of him when the accident occurred, but was unable to do anything to save him. South Bend, Ind., Nov. s—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Jennie Davis is in the Epworth hosupital here, dangerously injured as the result of a collision which occurred late last night betwen a Grand Trunk passenger train and a city car, on a grade crossing. The motormAn and conductor escaped by jumping. Miss Davis was the only passenger. Lisbon, Portugal, Nov. s—(Special to Dally Democrat)—Every political prisoner in Portugal was liberated today and the terms of criminal prisoners were all reduced one-third. O-— ll ' "'i'A SPELLING CONTEST. * w h”'X A very Interesting spelling match was that which took place Friday afternoon In the room of Mr. Warner of the Central building, between the students of Mr. Warnet-and Mrs. Bailey, both of the eight grade. The contest was a very spirited one and resulted in Mrs. Bailey’s students coming out first, there being eleven of her class and five of Mr. Warner’s class standing when the contest was brought to a close. There are some very good spellers in these classes and should they enter the county and state contests as they undoubtedly win, they will undoubtedly lead the I others a merry chase. Saturday was the last day of Sep- - - - ■ - •

| vacation follows, the November term convene. The* jury commissioner will meet November 14th, to select the petit and grand jurors. I ■nil— a The election commissioner* were in session at the court house Saturday, checking out ballots for Tuesday’s election. Up to noop about half of the thirty-three Inspectors has receipted. John Lose of the First ward, A precinct, Decatur, was the first to call. Attorney Beatty has filed two account cases, one The Myers-Dailey Co. vs. Otto Wemhoff, |59.3», and the other The Krick-Tyndall Co. vs. D. E Maryland Casualty Co. vs. Decatur Egg Case Co., on contract, cost bond filed by plaintiff and approved. James H. Smith et al. vs. Ann D. Clarkson et al., partition; suggestion of death of plaintiff, J. H. Smith. Leave granted to amend complaint Mary Taylor vs. John E. Taylor, divorce, dismissed and costs paid. Rosie Passwater vs. Charles Passwater, divorce; motion to make crosscomplaint more specific overruled Demurrer to cross-complaint overruled. ■ V In the David J. Barklpy ditch matter, the Court ordered that the M 3 now in hands of county treasurer be repaid to Superintendent Ernst to be used for construction of drain and other costs. o '.... HEARD CHAPMAN — ALEXANDER The Great revivalists at Chicago— Wonderful Results There. A. J. Smith, who was in Chicago last wfeek,' had the pleasure of attending the great revival held in the opera house there by Evangelist WIRMiF Chapman and his singing evangelist Charles Alexander. thousands' attended the revival and the requite were wonderful. What was so gratifying was that ninety per cent of the attendants were men. These great, evangelists have been secured by the ministerial association of Fort Wayne, with the help of those of surrounding cities, and a similar revival will be Wd at Fort Wayne, beginning November 28th. It is expected to hold similar services In the larger towns of the surrounding district also and Decatur win no doubt be thus privileged. ■ O— — Fellow Democrats: At this time I deem It 'in order “though perhaps unnecessary, to make this personal appeal to democrats and all others interested in the future legislation of our state and nation. Questions of vital Importance are to be decided on next Tuesday. Your committeeman, along with myself, have worked earnestly and honestly that we may win at the polls, but no committee can do all. Much depends upon the personal effort of each individual voter, and your assistance we earnestly ask, and your duty earnestly urge. This Is your time to speak on state and governmental affairs, and I urge and crave your assistance, and that you express your minds upon these questions. Your committee does not lay claim to your rights upon this occasion; nor would we demand of you to allow your judgment to be furnished by another; but We Ask, Inasmuch as you are all familiar with the issues, the parties and : thejmen, that you each cast one ballot according to your own good judg- ■ ment and in harmony with economy and justice, and when you have so i spoken we earnestly believe your verdict Will be, by a large majority, the approval of Governor Marshall, the l election of the entire state ticket and I the legislature, resulting In the elec- • tion of John W. Kern to the United ■ States senate. Urging you to vote and vote early, and on behalf of the committee thankIng all who have so kindly and loyally assisted us, we are with confildence, r . Yours for victory, DAN ERWIN, Chairman.

o• - - The following is the program for the annual convention erf the Adams county Sunday school association to be held at the Methodist church dt Monroe, Tuesday and Wednesday, November’Bth and 9th: Tuesday Evening Session—7 O’clock. Presiding Officer, Jesse Rupp, county president. Song Service—Conducted by Professor Taylor of Indianapolis. Devotional—Rev. J. H. McNary. A^,i reg a—“Primary Department and 'the Home”—Miss Hazel A. Lewis, superintendent elementary grades, Indiana Sunday School association*

Music, Offering, Song and Benedic-j tlon. I dais MargJiv • • tft * I Social Hour. Sons Service-Conducted by Pro-1 feasor Address —“Supreme Purpose of the! Music T I Music. ' Address—" Front Line School’’—l George N. Burnle, general secretary, Indiana Sunday school association. Appointment of Committees. Announcements and Benediction. Noon Intermission. Special Note—Table, chairs and hot coffee free in church basement to those who bring their lunch. Horses stabled and fed for thlse coming from a distance. Wednesday Afternoon—l:oo. George N. Burnle, secretary, presiding officer. Conference of County and Township Officers in Sunday school room, in charge of Jesse Rupp, county president Song Service—Professor Taylor. Devotional—Rev. D. O. Wise. Reports of County Officers and Department Superintendents. Music. Address —“Home Department” — Miss Lewis. Reports of Township Presidents. ■■'"'Music. Business. Address—“ Our Standards’*—Oeorge N. Burnle. ' *• - ~ Conferences—“AduM Bible Class,” Mr. Burnle; “Teacher Training,” Rev. J. W. Kliewer; “Elementary Grades* Miss Lewis; “Sunday School Superintendents,” J. F. Lehman. Intermission. ' 7* ' Evening Session—7:oo O'clock. Presiding Officer, Rev. ,L. C. Hefr sert, Decatur. Rejoice in Song—Professor Taylor. Devotional—Rev. Spetnagel, Decatur. ' Music. ' - ?! Reports of Committees. Music—Mennonite Male Choir. - “The Sunday School in the Church, and the Church in the Sunday School”—Rev. C. P.. Maas, Berne. Discussion—Opened by Rev; J. H. McNary. •' ■ Music.» < - Address—George N. Burnle, General Secretary. Music by Mennonite Choir, Offering, Doxology. ■ ... ■!.(> A wedding of much interest to Adams county people, on account of the prominence of the young people, will be that of Sunday, November 18 th, when Miss Clara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman, of Preble township, will become the bride of Mr. Louis Koldewey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Koldewey, of Union township. The wedding Will be solemnized Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, the Rev. Koch pastor of the Preble Lutheran church saying the ceremony. A company.of forty or fifty relatives and friends will witness the ceremony and attend the reception and supper that will follow. The bride and groom will visit at the bride’s home for a few days, after which they will be in their own home on a farm in Union township. They are two very popular young people, held in the highest esteem of all and will begin life with the hearty good wishes of all. S■■ ■ ■ Ow. 'fa i . , CHILDREN'S GUARDIAN BOARD. Tlie board' of children’s guardians will meet next Monday afternoon at 8:30 o’clock at the library. As this is the first meeting in the afternoon, each member should please take notise and come. ’• . hi- , o —■ ' Deep, broad, interesting and at -times brilliant the Hon. Samuel M. Ralston, the peer of democratic statesmen in Indiana, delivered one of the best speeches ever heard in this community, when he spoke for‘pearly two hours at the court room Friday evening. The crowd was not large as the managers of the campaign had a right to expect, but the court room was comfortably filled, the jury chairs and a number of extras in front i being occupied, as was the greater > number of seats of the auditorium. Mr. Ralston is a forceful speaker. No ■ man in Indiana has paid more attention to the great questions of govern- , ment. He is an able laywer and he ■ goes deeply into the intricate questions of state and national affairs. He ■ paid high compliments to Lew Ellingham of this city, candidate for secretary of state; to J. A. M. Adair, our efficient congressman; to John M I Kern, candidate for senator, and plead . for their election. His discussion of . the tariff was clear and able, and he TBB.GQ. xnftny tdliDfr pointß in his ars’ii-

I LaII A> I V A A 11 and with the people. L I | I Ahla onaalrara U ■ Amt? opvahoiß in luv many ’uopar<.~ Iments of the work. The Memoon session will be held at 2 clock at church. The greater numbe of the program. Opening Song Servl’” 0 ”' Paper-’’The Cradle’ Rol’-Mlss . Jean Lute. ' Address—“ Should Grade Le ions be Used in Our Schools T’-Cojity Superintendent Jesse Rupp, Reri. Song—lntermediate Class German Reformed School. Paper-’-The Home Depar ient”Mrs. C. L. Payne. r , . 4 Adjournment, : - x Evening Session. * Song Service Lead by Choii Address—" Advantages of 0 ranized CJ„ S e. the Send., Schoo -r. c. Song—lntermediate Class if German Reformed J to^^^PlatonfcXth^T s ?' Luts; (b) "Lecture Method,’/Mrs. A. D T" - S' r-' .ci; DEMOCRATIC NEWS Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 5-]specfal to Dally Democrat)-It’s all Ler but toe shouting. \ Today is practically the last day M J the most strenuous day of op at the most strenuous and campaigns in the history of Indlak John W. Kern, democratic candi&e for United. States senator, will Jeak at Lafayette Monday night, but iturday finds the speaking campaignjpracttcally at an end. Then thfr votfs, who have been patient and silit for months, will have their sa; They will return a verdict next Tut day. . Organized labor’s interest p John W. Kern was shown this wee by tho ' coming of P. E. Duffy oT Kan s Cfty* Who has been speaking for ti democratic party in the First ami Second districts. Mr. Duffy is an int national organizer and was sent tondiana by Samuel Gompers, presidei »f thb American Federation of. LabeLabor leaders are much grafted by this action of Mr. Gompers. Tuy see in it an Indorsement of Mr Kern's splendid labor record, and n acknowledgement of his great fht for the vice presidency on a lair platform two years ago that metthe approval of Mr. Gompers and B associates. When the campaign begi ; there was a decided sentiment in Bhalf of the democratic party and th things it stands for. This sentime t has grown and now, on the eve of the . election, It is stronger than ev . Even republicans, aside from those ho are active members of the Beyerl? e state organization ,are admitting th t nothing but a miracle can prevents democratic landslide—that is, if tl democrats go to the polls and vote This feeling fs reflected on re betting boards in Indianapolis, 'le biggest bet of the campaign is at the Denison hotel, where there is n offer of 15,000 to >4,000 that the pct IndV ana legislature will be demo-atic. This big bet, at odds of 5 t 4, haa been posted for several daj, but there have been no takers, is understood that the money was posted by a republican who has nt been convinced of the truth of Senafer Bev- ; eridge’s prediction that Indtaa will . go republican by 50,000. Thlttepubll- • can thinks differently to the |une of' i 5 to 4, and har backed his jijgment ■ with 5,000. I i Comparatively few bets ha(e been • made so far. Many are postid, but » with two exceptions these beteare ofI fared by democrats, and they ire basi ed on a democratic victory, lepublleans are hot putting up moneWto find t takers, and they are not coverng the • many beta offered by democrat! Thus, . John W. Kern is a 5 to 4 favfrite as i the camoaiem closes Chairman Jackson’s work Is jractlc- . ally completed. This weekhelhs been i the touebeq on the . democratic campaign and nert he is j ready fpr the election. r - v j "K every democrat will goto the . polls and vote,” says Chairmai jack- • son, "we win win by an overwhelming . majority. The democrats h(v« the i election in their own hands th* time r —it is up to them. If they till get