Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 46, Decatur, Adams County, 17 November 1910 — Page 5

I ' VI,'JW w ll ., ~U 4 E DEATH OF COUSIN. ■ f T ? ■ j'3-h* • ■ •£' 4 I Theodor* Overman of Jeffereon City! L Mo., I ‘ John Voglewede today received word I, from Jefferson CftFjrMo./iitatlngthat I his cousin, Theodore Overman, of that I place had passed zwsy on laat Fridky. I No particulars concerttag his ’death I were given and tW relatives here We I unaware of bis lUaeds. Hewasfa the i iriShborhood of of age W Rhas causal much «e of his relatives hdfe.K the relatives of the deceasin this ’ city, including the Voglewedes, Brakes, Ter-’ | others. mention,of the is made in the message, but jht to have been held this I TWO FUNERALS SUNDAY. | The funeral of William Brokmeyer of near Williams was held Sunday | morning at the St. Johns church, and the funeral of Miss Meta Fruechtnlcht L of Root township, in the afternoon at [ the Fuelling church. Both funerals k were largely attended by the friends and relatives of the deceased. ■ PRESBYTERIAN LADIES’ BAZAAR. | The basaar by the Presbyterian ladies in the Niblick building p will‘contnue ths week. On WednespXday thew will conduct an unusually ’ ' good pastry sale with cakes, pies, bread [ -‘and other excellent home-made baked |k<goods. OTj 0 * Mrs. Minnie Lewton and sister, I Miss Grace Dutcher, Sunday plan* I ned and carried out a very effective r surprise for their father, George Dutcher, who Sunday closed hts fiftyseventh year of his life. While Mr. I .Dutcher was at church a company of relatives, including Charles Dutcher and family of Ibra Wayne, Mr. and EiTHrs. Amos Fisher and daughters, Mildred and Florence; Mr. and Mrs. f L. N. Grandstaff, Mr. and Mrs. Wil11am Blackburn, Mrs. Nancy Dutcher, | Mrs. Martin Lord and granddaughter, Ltlah, assembled at his home north of ■ the city and were waiting to greet - him upon his return. The surprise was a very complete and happy one. A very delicious dinner at noon and re ihe hours spent in suiet social enjoy- | ment, made the event particularly || pleasant, and many wishes that the J celebrant may have them repeated K often were expressed. • v K;'Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kooken enter- - stained a number of young ladies Sun- • day in honor of the birth anniversary of their daughter, Miss Alma. The Khrty included ahe Misses Mamie Kit* son, Emma Magley, GArtUhe Dowitag, Anna WinanM and Esther Sellemeyer, Schoo! friends of Miss Alma. I Music And talking over old school days, passed the day pleasantly and in keeping with the Sabbath, and at | noon a dinner, delicious beyond expression wasserved. . > The farewell social given Saturday evening for the E. Schlickman family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris i’> Vogt was attended by about seventyflue of the friends of this family, All i of whom regret exceedingly that they : must leave here. Singing, contests, i games and a luncheon were enjoyed in turn, and a very pleasaint social I time was the result Many of the former neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. -ydjbhttckman from Magley were pres- -*■ ‘ A ''' .4* **’J i-i*’ have been 1 received f here for the Thanksgiving, wedding t .ot Miss Julia Lininger, a daughter of ESr. Vad. Mrs. Ben Linftget, ’rtSidlrig in Adams county, to a young man i from Fora Wayne. A number of Hie Mends of the family will'be in atE -tendance from this plaee. ..'The wedding of Louis Koldewey of Union township and Miss Clara Hoff- | man of Preble township was solemnised Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Koch, followed by a reception at the 'I home of the bride’s parents, which was attended by a large number of friends and relatives of the couple. I ' * Mr. and Mrs. August Schlickman • entertained Sunday at dinner, the company Including Rev. and Mrs. L. C. Hessert and daughters, Dorothea, and Margaret; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest , . Schlickman and daughters, Dora, Rose And Emma, Angeline Firks, Delh la Frauhiger, Ella Mutchler and Ed Miller, Whenever an opportunity presents Itself, Albert Sellemeyer, Jesse Sellemeyer, Charles Loch and true Fris- , , toe, boyhood chums, have a reunion, i and one at these most pleasant events, > dfltaf come all too far apart—to the boys who are often long separated Since they have taken up,toe responsible duties of manhood, Was that of Sunday, when Albert iv tertained them at dinner l<»f hispareata, Mr. and"Mr*. Fred '• • in itrawf in honor

Ms. and Mrs. Charles Lpchjuad son, - Miner, otm Wayne and True toe. the'dinner, consisting of many seasonable delicacies. , ww’served by Mrs. Fred Heuer and Miss. Adella Seneridyef. ‘ The MISS&' Winifred SUtagham, Dorothy Dugan,; Gladys Myers and Ve-, ftfhsley of “Foxy enjoyed a .aerial of good times over i this W&4iid., «A marshmallow toast Wai othy toNfan, with mufllq and dancing and other features. They were, entertained/ at' dinner yesterday by WinifredElllngham. Mr. and Mrs. Frank, M. Schirmeyer entertained a few friends Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Elllngham. Dinner was enjoyed at the Madison hotel and the afternoon spent at the Schirmeyer home. The guests included Mr., and Mrs. Elllngham, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brackett and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Heller. Tomorrow evening will be the grand climax to a contest carried on by the members of the several sections of the German Reformed church, who have been making special efforts to raise money for the new ehurth/building fund. This contest of several months has now closed and at a meeting of the society, with their husbands as guests, which will be held tomorAw evening at the home of Rev, and Mrs. Hessert, a report will be made by the chairman ot the several sections, of the Amounts earned by them during this time. The results of the endeav- ■ ors of each have been kept a secret and not until the report tomorrow will it be disclosed. Miss Frances Dugan who is in her junior year at Vassar, writes of a ■ most interesting and novel entertainment given recently by the juniors for the freshmen class. The affair was a sea party and was given in the college gymnasium. The practice room had been decorated to represent “under the sea’’ and was most realistic with its decorations ot sea moss, and shells, and other wonders that grow under the sea,-together with fish nets, and other things used about the sea. The swimming tank had been emptied and this was also lined with moss, shells and adorned with shark skins, and coral, making a pretty little mermaid’s nook. To make the setting more realistic, the guests were asked to come dressed in Middy blouses, and they were taken down in the depths of the sea-room by the fire escape instead of the stairway. They were met by their hostesses whcf were appropriately dressed in natty bathing suits. After a very novel entertalnment here, a play, written by the juniors, a burlesque abounding in “quips and cranks and wanton wiles” and all sorts of funny little things involving the professors and even themselves, was given by the juniors. The play was entitled “Aqua Mater’’ or z “The New V Sea” and was quite . written as well as acted. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Lower gave an enjoyable family dinner pgrty SundayJn honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beery and daughter, Jeanette, who leave soon for Cardwell,, Mo., to. spend, the, winter months with Mrs. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wash Gilpen. Other guests were Dr. and Mrs. J, M. Miller, Mrs. Jennie Duties and daughter, Ethel, and Mrs. Alph Gen Us. O'.’.' ./Ms J. W. Merryman left this -morning for Indiitoapdis, he goes to i represent the local order of the-1. 0. 0. F. tn Hie meeting which is to be , held there on Wednesday and Thurs- . day of thto'’*bek. The gathering is to be one of much importance and nearly every lodge in the state will ; be represented by at least one member. Several business' sessions will be held during these two days of the meeting, and many social sessions will also be held in connection, and will be much enjoyed by the delegates from the various lodges. A number of able addresses are scheduled to take, place and those holding the highest rank of the order will be in attend- . ance. Mrs. Merryman accompanied her husband to Indianapolis and will visit her four brothers Who live in , that city. — o :—f - A harbinger of Christmas has appeared in the form of a warning by the postofflce department to persons inclined to attach ornamental stamps i to holiday presents mailed to foreign countries. Gifts bearing such adorn- • ment may fall of delivery because of , prohibitive „ postal regulations in the , countries to which they are sent i A statement Issued by the postofflce I department says that the following' • countries refuse to admit to their ! malls articles bearing none-postage - Christmas stamps or other , adhesive; charity stamps ; or labels.

affixed, to the reverse and not to the address side. British East Africa, Urganda, Antlgpa, Borbadies, Bermuda, British North Borneo, Cayman islands, Cyprus, Gold Coast, Domlnca, Fallkland Islands, Gambia, Gibraltar, British Honduras. Jamaica, MaureUus ' and dependencies,, Montserrat, Nevis, Southern Weria, Saint Ghrtstopbbr, Saint Lucta,' Baint Vtadent, Seychetted, Trinidad, Turks and CaftoS Isftmds, Virgin Islands, Germany,- Austria (provided they do not resemble postage stamps) f Great Britain, Southern Rhodesia, Transvaal. Articles liable-to be refused admittance to any of the foregoing countries on account of the fact that they bear charity stamps will not be dispatched from this country, but will be returned to the sender, if known. If the sender is not known such articles will be sent to the dead letter office. To preclude delay in handling articles bearing Christmas stamps to be transmitted in the international mall the covers'of such articles should bear the full name and address of the sender. - «■ ■■ ;*■■■■ WILL ATTEND CONFERENCE. I The fall conference of the priests of this deanery, of the diocese of Ft. Wayne, will be held Wednesday at the bishop's residence, says the Wayne Journal-Gazette. The meeting is held for discussion of affairs bf importance regarding the district and diocese. Principal among the' charges represented will be Auburn, Huntington, Decatur, Columbia City, Garrett, Kendallville, Monroeville, Rome City, Avilla, New Haven, don and Arcola. Among the pmsts named who will attend are Rev. Father H. Theodore Wilken and Rev. William Flaherty of this city and Rev. George Angermeier of Auburn, formerly of Decatur. These meetings are held twice a year. ' o NEW TRACTION STENOGRAPHER Miss Slyvia Eaton of Fort Wayne, an experienced stenographer, this morning began work at the office of the Fort Wayne & Springfield railway company, succeeding Miss Lois Meyers, who resigned to accept a position elsewhere. Geneva, Ind., Nov. 14 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A new grocery firm will z soon be launched in Geneva by two gentlemen—Sirs L. L. Mason and Frank Hale. They will occupy the Mann building, first door west of the Economy store. It is the concensus of opinion that these two well known men will get their share of the business. Miss Hermina Ashbaucher of Bluffton has been chosen by our school board as Instructor of music for the rest of the term, of the'Geneva public schools. Miss Ashbaucher is a daughter of Benjamin Ashbaucher, the photographer of Bluffton, and who at pne time and during the pedagogic tljpe, of jour correspondent, was the teacher in the public schools of Adams ■ county. Miss Ashbaucher to a graduate ip musi® ah< at the time of her engagement in Geneva was assistant teacher of music ta the city schools ot Bluffion. ' ■ ' ReV. X S. Cain ot the Warsaw circult, who was pastor of the Geneva M. E. church from 1910 to 1904, preached 'two very able sermons Sunday at the Coliseum, at .10:30 a. m. and 7: 30 p. m. On account of repairs going on at the M. E. church services were held at the above-mentioned place. It. was during the pastorate of the Rev, Cain that the new church building debt was paid and the mortgage burned. Bev. Caln lives with his family at Winona Lake, Indiana, for the purpose of educating his children at the public schools of Winona. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Briggs returned from Celina, Ohio, Sunday evening, where they had been visittag ‘Mrs. A. G. Briggs father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Judge Day, who will leave in a few days to spend the winter months at Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Pease and son, Russell, visited Sunday with friends at Bluffton, returning on the 6 o’clock car. John D. Hale has sold his splendid 160-acre farm located north of here, to a Wells county' man, the consideration being $16,000. Lafayette Rape and his eolony of twelve people left here Sunday morning for Humansville, Mo., where they will make their future home. Among those who were in the party were Samuel Derickton, who, it to said, did i; not take the trouble to clean up all hto little aeooahts. The goods were shipped Wlffiflesday, but fparty was-ready to board W 4 ear, the conhtabld, -Htory Dickerson, [served htar wftb *****

i in court, on accounts unpaid and dues to Schug Bros, of Berne and Dr.' Maddox ot this place. After some discus* i sion the accounts, amounting to about ■ fifty dollars, were settled, by My. Rape I ahd the party started on their way to i 'the wWt ''lt’is surmised that othet bhsfnegs men here would have ; liked' to haVe gotten in on 1 the settle:'toehi'deal; 1 • ■■ir.ti'X,. .. o ' -**-■■-» .y.i u;,;.-. Isaac Whittenbarger, a well known rreident county, and a resident ' of unldn township,* four and one-half miles east of this city, died at .his home Sundhy evening at 7:30 o’clock after a five weeks’ illness, death resulting from typhoid fever. The -fever bad left him and he was thought to have been out of danger, but in some manner toe suffered a relapse and death resulted. He was well known in this county, where he has lived for the past four years, and was beloved by all who knew him. He was sixty-three years old and leaves a wife and four children to mourn their loss. He was a resident of Van Wert county for a number of years, moving to this county, where he has since resided. The children who survive besides the devoted companion, are Mrs. Laura Deßolt, Walter and Willis, all residents of Union township, hnd John, of Middlepoint, Ohio. The funeral services were held on Wednesday morning at the King church In Van Wert coungf The cortege leaving the house at 9 o’clock f for the church, where the services ' wfll take place. Interment will be made at the King cemetery. . — . Q..— — Hartford City, Indr, Nov. 14 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A message has been received > here stating that Harry Edens, aged twenty-one, and a graduate of the 1910 class of the Hartford City high school, was instantly kilted Sunday in a runaway accident at New England, NT. D. He was a nephew of Joe Edens, who was killed in the Kingsland wreck, and is the sixth member of the family to meet death in a violent manner during the past two years. About two years ago his aunt, Mrs. Robert Buseman, and two children, were killed in a railroad crossing accident and a few months ago an uncle fell from his wagon and was crushed beneath the wheels. Middletown, N. Y., Nov. 14 —(Special to Daily Democrat)«Dominick Marone came herb from’New York Cfty a few months ago and told his friends that he had been threatened with death by the “Black hand” because he had refused to divide with the society the fortune he had accumulated. Last night he was murdered by two Italians, one of whom was arrested today and is being held for murder. London, Nov.. 14 —'(Special to Daily Democrat-—lt to generally believed here now that H. Hi Crippen, the American dentist, who will be hanged November 21st for the murder of his wife, is the victim of a legal bungle, or woren still, “ a; legal sacrifice.” Those familiar with the case think , now that he was sacrificed to save Ethel Leneve. . -.i '.r itt TONIGHT. ' 3 ; ‘ The Big Musical Comedy, “The Candy Glrli" at the Opera House. “The Candy Girl,” one of the big shows with music, at the opera house tonight company to one of the best high^to® B attractions that ever ' Visited our city ; and they should be well patronized. ? They have played 1 all of the leading Cities around us and 1 the papers from these cities are full of praise for this company. Manager ' Bosse is trying to give you the best attractions possible and this one ’ should demand your attention. True 1 R- Fitotoe has charge of ■ the music ■ and we guarantee you will get your money’s worth. ——■—;—v.o FORCE REDUCED ONE MAN. ■ j •- . An order for toe reduction of the ’ force at the postofflce has been recelved and In compliance therewith, ‘ George Flanders, who has beeq in i the office for several years as a clerk, 1 was released Friday evening. Mr. Flanders has not decided on his future business. , , " C» "" THE REV. IRL R* HICKS 1911 ALMANAC. [ The Rev. Irl R. Hicks Almanac for 1911, that guardian angel in a hun- ’ dred thousand homes, Is now ready. Not many are now willing to be without it And the Rev. Irl R. Hicks, magj azine, Word and Works. The two are r only one dollar a year. The almanac . Is 36c prepaid. No home or office , should fail to send for them, to Word ’ and Works Publishing Co., St Louis, [ Mo. ■■ ■ ■ [ . . o J MroJGlartuWhtklnS, t wtffi khown ( womb of thUsefty; died suddenly flatr urday erextag «t o'clock, death [.MX WAttmrn hreioreindltagfpr about.

t down and suffered quite severely with pain in th®, head. She had not been bedfast, however, and only Friday had talked *lth friends on the street. afternoon she suffered, an Attack of cerebral apoplexy and her death was only a question of : a few hours. Mrs,'. Watkins was about forty-three years of age. She was born at Milton, lowa, and was the daughter ct James Rurark of4ndianapolis, who for several years has been one of the custodians of the? plate house. Mrs. Watkins is survivt ed by five children: Jesse of McKees-, port, Pa.; John, Hotaer, Cecil and Mary, at home. • < “ The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home on Second street. Q UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY. - . t.. Three Great Shows at One Time in Chicago. One of the most valuable features of the International Live Stovk exposition at ChicagO'this year, and which takes place on the dates of November 26th to December 3rd, inclusive, is that it occurs at the same time at which the “Land Show” and “Apple Show” are held. These great exhibitions, presented at the same time in the great city of Chicago, that wonderful metropolis of the west, and the food depot of the world, offers an unprecedented opportunity to everyone who is interested in farming, breeding, the development of land, and the apple-growing Industry, such as has never occurred before, to pay a visit to Chicago at this time. Apart from the pleasures of the trip, they will bp able to kill three birds with one stone as well as do their shopping and domestic purchasing at the most interesting season of the year, when the stores are filled with everything that appeals to everybody, in addition to taking away with them a fund of incalculable value in after years. ■ o— SPECIAL MEETING. A special meeting of the lodge of the Star of Bethlehem has been called for Thursday evening, which will be held at the hall of the Modern Woodmen lodge. - As business of importance is to be attended to at this time it is hoped that all members will be present. ...i 0— Martin Kirchner, a prominent farmer living in Preble township, was in the city last Saturday and told of an incident vyhich had happened to him on Friday, and although he received no serious injur#, he is thinking somewhat of what might have happened to him. He had gone 1 to the barn to do some of his daily' work and upon leaving for the house noticed that something had hit him On the knee cap of the right leg. He thought little of it at the time but about the supper hour he felt severe pain, making him quite sick, and he was unable to partake of toe meal. An investigation showed that he had been struck by a spent bullet, just hard enough to bruise the flesh. It ik thought' that some one had been hunting in the near vicinity and ; bullet from one of the guns was the one which struck him. Mr. Kirchner is Considering himself lucky that toe wound was hot a more serious one, which probably, would have been the result had toe hunter been nearer to Mr. Kirchner’s place. , , FORTY HOURS’ DEVOTION Opened This Morning at St Mary’s Catholic Church. The beautiful services of forty hours’ devotion opened at the St. Mary’s Catholic church Sunday morning at the 6 o’clock mass and all day the large edifice was thronged with people. The services Sunday evening were quite interesting and the church was crowded to its capacity to hear the Rev. Father John, C. P., a passionist missionary from Cincinnati, who is in charge of the devotions. Services will be held this evening at 7:30, and will continue until Tuesday evening, when they will be brought to a close with muck solemnity. A number of visiting clergymen are in attendance to assist Father Wilken and Father Flaherty. tr — NEW ELECTRIC SIGN.

The Baughman five and ten cent store this evening for the first time will display a new electric sign, that will be quite a handsome and useful one. Th esign was put up today by Charles Patten. The sign extends from th® building out over the sidewalk and bears the simple message in illumination. “Five and .Ten Cent Store.” This lb but one of the many improvements made recently by this progressive merchant. 4 .■ Mhs fIW McConnell and Mr. . Sherman Mfckflwefe quietly mar . rid*-*aiurday 'irytwy "at, « o'clock at*o hem tha Jtev. * Muhmbmu si

were no attendants, and tne weddlmv - T ; wm * {very quiet one, tbfl young cqu- ■ Bfqurto* fke i driving to th4 pastor's home where • toe ; ceremony f was said. The anilduncemeiit off the wedding will wd -deuhi come <kq sureris» - friends. While thgx bare been child- -y w heed . ’an# MreethesMF since young girlhood and boyhOtM,' ' " and their ultimate wedding was tak-ea’-Mr' a matteir of course, many of ttseir most intimate friends did not ' know of the exact time set sot-the .wedding. The bride is the .only daughter of Mr. Frank McConnell of this city. She is as lovable in nature and beautiful in character as she is pretty in appearance, and has an Innumerable number of friends. She is a graduate of the Decatur high school, and a member of the Concord Lutheran church, as is the groom, where both have been active and prominent workers their entire lives. The groom ls / the only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Kunkel of Monmouth and is a young man of many sterling qualities. Mr. and Mrs. Kunkel will reside at the McConnell home in this t city and the best wishes of their every acquaintance are theirs. ’ o \ The local Knights of Columbus, who several weeks ago entertained a large audience at their hall by giving a lecture, have again arranged to give another at their club rooms and which will take place on Friday evening of this week. Father Travers of Portland, who so interestiffgly entertained his audience for nearly an hour and a half on his extended trip through Europe and other places of the old country, will again be the speaker for the occasion and will continue his lecture on this same subject. He related of a number of the beautiful scenes and cities which he chanced to visit, and was but a fair review of his several months’ absence. His discourse of Friday evening will be a continuation of his former one, and those who were present then should not fail to attend the one of this week, and also those who were not present. The members are working hard to make this gathering one that will speak for the order and hope to entertain a large-sized crowd. No admission will be charged and . all are welcome to come. Bring your friend and enjoy an evening Which will be more than worth your time. o — BACK FROM SUNNY CALIFORNIA Fred Smith, one of the oldest motormen of the Fort Wayne & Spring-ax-field railway, who resigned a few weeks ago to go to California, where he intended to enter the fruit rais- ' tag industry, cctu’.ncd to this city Saturday evening .er.l toi3 morning was at work with lit hand on the motor again. He di I not find the California condititns just what hex : expected and decided to return again to his work here, which all of his ; friends are glad to have him do. His family remained here while he was in the west looking for a location. The trip if as an enjoyable one and he is looking much better over his little vacation, but he is glad to get back y fgain, ? ‘ -t ~ J : PLEASED :r< .. “The Candy Gii the long-looked for opera troupe, played to a crowded • ' z house Monday evening at the opera ~7 ; house and from the first rise of the curtain to the fall at the last scene the audience was kept in an uproar. The company is composed of the ■ i best talent to be found. Tnta. Fris.-.<• , toe, who is connected with the company as pianist, demonstrated his skill in this line by playing a num- ■ ber of fine pieces, and he received • much applause. The company is an ’ excellent one, and should they return i here they will be greeted by another • crowded house. ? ! 0 ■ -* 4 t Austin, Tex., Nov. 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—-Reports received here early today at the governor’s of* . flee from Edwards county confirm the , rumor that the Mexicans, carrying , arms, are gathering on the Mexican . border, but it is not believed that they . are marching on Rock Springs, with [ the intention of stirring up trouble. The state rangers, however, have been notified by the governors to stand ready to proceed to Rock Springs.

Chicago, Nov.' 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)—That this year’s crop of corn is the biggest in the history of the United States, is the reason given for the falling of the prices of the necessaries of life and not the fear of adverse legislation, though the latter is taken for granted by the greater number of people. The “corn reason" ’. is the one given out today by the big provision houses here. In the Chicago ...... market* beef pork and mutton prices have gqpe-down to a point eight cents lower jban a week ago and from ‘ twenty to fifty,per cent below that r ; 1*». lio dMterence what the. it is mbst acceptable to the hundreds of tbQM|AO of laboring people nd ah* Im