Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 48, Decatur, Adams County, 1 December 1910 — Page 6

Geneva, Ind,, Nov. 25—(Special tc Daily Democrat)-—W. B. Hale, assist ant cashier of the Geneva bank, surprised his tnends, when on Wednesday evening he arrived from Fort Wayne with a bride. Mr. Hale was married to Mrs. Alice Heeter at the home of her*parent», Mr. and Mrs. C. Decker, 524 East Lewis street, Fort Wayne, at 4 o’clock Wednesday after noon by the Rev. Chauncey King, former pastor of the M. E. church at Geneva. Mr. and Mrs. Hale will reside on Line street The second number of the Geneva lecture course comes Thursday evening, December Ist at the M. E. church when they will have the pleasure of presenting the Rossini Waugh Concert Party, In music, song and story, making an evening of’quality and variety, that will undoubtedly please all who may attend. This company of artists come well recommended and music lovers should avail themselves of the opportunity. The ladies of the M. E. congregation, as previously announced in these columns, gave a Thanksgiving dinner at the Masonic hall Thursday. It was a complete success in point of those availing themselves of the opportunity of attending and having a good dinner as well as financially pleasing to the good ladies who planned and served the meal and the ladies, through the columns of this paper, want to extend their thanks to those who contributed so freely and helped to make it one of the most pleasant Thanksgiving dinners ever served in Geneva. As has been the custom in Geneva for a number of years, to hold Thanksgiving services-alternately in the United Brethren and Methodist churches, the services were held at the U. B. church Thursday, A large and appreciative audience was present at the meeting held at 10:30 a. m. All business houses were closed from 10 to 4 o’clock, and thus Thanksgiving Day was passed in Geneva, one of the best little towns in Indiana. A number of pleasant home dinners were served in Geneva Thanksgiving day, Around the festive boards gath-. 'feted those most dear to father and mother. Among those we have heard of were the dinners at the. S.' S. Acker home, the J. H. Hardison, C. N. Brown, F. M. Connor and the A. P. Hardison homes. There were many others, but space prevents mention. - -J - - 4 . “I have eaten many oysters, As ’round the seasons whirl; But, said to say, I never yet Have found a costly pearl.” For further particulars inquire of Roy Butcher, who will willingly give you his experience on the hunting of pearls in oysters. ■n, --e-- ——» GOEB TO WARREN, PA. Roy Edinger Has Accepted a Good Position There. Roy Edinger and family will leave Sunday for Warren, Pa., where they will make their home. Mr. Edinger , having a good position there as superintendent of the car equipment for the Warren-Jamestown interurban and city lines. Mr. Edinger has made his home here for -nearly the past three years, and for some time has been master mechanic for the Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway company. The host of friends the family made during that time will regret their removal from the city. Prior to coming here he was employed by the Westinghouse company. LEADER REPORTED WOUNDED. El Paso, Texas, Nov. 25—(Special to Dally Democrat)—Nothing has been received this morning in the way of news confirming the report circulated by the Mexican government authorities that Francisco Modereo had been badly wounded yesterday afternoon tn a battle between the revolutionists and the royal forces. The report was first given cut by the Un- / ited States Inspector Dow, but was also heard from several other sources. The etory Is that the rebel leader was shot down while leading his forces and the report if persistent Is accepted by many as being true. It It Is true. President Dias has nipped the revolution in the bud. Monroe, Ind., Nov. 25—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The entertainment and supper given by the Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors last evening at their hall was a complete success from start to finish, a large crowd being present and all had a most enjoyable time. Everything was sold out in the eating line at an early hour, after which the assembly was treated to several piano solos and a number of songs, rendered by the Monroe male quartet, which is fast gaining a reputation for their excellent singing. Then came a most beautiful drill, in which most all present took part, which was a new feature tor Monroe, and which was heartily

ill ii i i hi — o applauded In the various movements t- made by those participating. This or- •- ganisation always entertains a large )- crowd, as they are hospitable, and t know how to cater to the wants of the s general public, bdth to tickle the pals ate and In amusement. I -J— ■ t A most enjoyable affair took place *• at the home ot Mr. and Mrs. J. J. May- • er Thursday, when they entertained t at dinner, relatives at their new home, r to whic hthey recently moved. AU to which they recently moved. All ed, including chicken, etc, and a soi cial time was held during the day. • Those present were Mrs. Fred Shaw i and son, Reuben, of Farmland, Ind.; f E. B. Macy and family of Decatur, - Omar Lewellen and family of Fort , Wayne, Z. O. Lewellen and family, W. ,- S. Smith and family, William Scherer 1 and wife of Monroe. These family f gatherings are celebrated each year 1 and an enjoyable time is always had 3 by those present Herb Parrish, tonsorial artist at this • place for some time, yesterday loaded e his household goods and shipped them r to Topeka, Ind., where he will emt bark in the barber business. He left f with his family this morning to make • that place their future home. i —— j Commissioner J. A. Hendricks is - having a drilled weU put down at his - residence this week. A Mr. Crug is - doing the work. ) 1,1 I Omar Lewellen and family of Fort t Wayne were guests of relatives here • over Thanksgiving. Ira Waggoner now has the latest i dipping pan for dipping hogs affected - with lice. It to a unique apparatus - and Ira says it thoroughly does the , work. * Chauncey Ollver,w!fe and young : daughter and Homer Oliver and wife I of Bluffton spent Thanksgiving Day I with their father, M. L. Oliver. —e Many out of town people were tn Monroe to spend Thanksgiving with relatives In and around Monroe. Miss Lena Dickinson of Decatur • Vis (fee guest of friends over Thanksgiving. 0 ~ - '■ —’ On account of Thanksgiving Day the grand jury was excused Wednesday evening and will not report until Monday. It is likely they will report the latter part of next week. R. C. Parrish, prosecuting attorney-elect, is assisting H. B. Heller in this work, catching onto the duties. Attorneys Harper & Eggeman and Judge Olds of Fort Wayne and C. J. Luts of this city were completing issues in the case of Louis Waldschmitt vs. New York, Chicago & St Louis Ry. Co., a 95,000 damage suit A motion was filed by plaintiff to strike out demurrer to complaint and was overruled; arguments to demurrer heard,’ Sarah A. Baker vs. Palmer Baker, divorce, appearance by C. L. Walters for defendant Minnie Linn et al. vs. Lisetta Hoffman et al., partition, report of sale filed and approved. Deed ordered and reported. Old Adams County Bank vs. Decatur Filler Co., on leeave of . court Kirsch et al. filed an Intervening pe- ■ tition on account and mechanic’s Hen. ' Marriage licenses: Harry Fleming, ' 22, teacher, to Merle Barkley, 20, daughter of John A. Barkley, both of Union townshnp; Edith May Green, 18, daughter of Ed Green, to Bernard L. I Voglewede, laborer, 18 w i ■ • ■ --- . ■ t The Elks’ hall was the scene of - much pleasure Thursday evening, • when the famous Troubadours, a muI steal company, played to a large and - appreciative audience. This is the - second time this company* has choired » in this city and eadh time they have - been greeted with a good audience. ■ The hall was attractively decorated r for the occasion, and made a pretty I appearance for the evening’s enter- ; tainment The members of the lodge - had disposed of a large number of ; tickets and worked earnestly to give i their patrons an evening of pleasure. All were artists In their line and the readings were excellent A neat sum > of money was realized from the unt dertaking and the Elks are to be coni gratulated in securing this company, t —— b A large attendance was present at b the opera house Thursday to see the i "Manhattan Gaiety Girls,” who pleasi ed the audience very much, with their r clever acting and th/ singing of their b many popular and up-todate songs, i The troupe was a large one and cari tied nothing but first class actors t and actresses. !• O' 1 "" ■■■■■i • A pretty wedding was that which t took place at 6 o’clock Thanksgiving! »< morning at the 8L Mary's church, F whan Miss Edith Oree* became the

! bride of Bernard Voglewede, botl - young people of this city. The serv i Ices were offlelated Kt by Father Flah I erty in the presence of a number o > relatives of both parties. Miss Row • Voglewede, sister of the groom, an< Edward Berling wbre the attendants The bride wore a pretty traveling suli • of navy blue, as did also her attend - ant. while the groom and his attend I ant wore the usual black, immediate • ly after the services they went to tin 1 home of the groom's parents, Mr. an< 1 Mrs. J. H. Voglewede, where a wed - ding breakfast was served, only tin - intimate friends of the couple beini ’ present They will reside to ,a neal little cottage on Mercer avenue > where they will be at home to theii - rany friends. Both young people art well known in the city, having beer born and raised here, and are mem bers of highly respected families, anc they enjoy a wide acquaintanceship r - —1 X . Q - Adam Hower received a telegran from Mrs. Henry Hower of Superior 1 Neb., conveying the sad news of the death of his brother, Henry, whose funeral was held there Friday after ' noon. The message reached its destina tion too late for any of the relativet here to attend the funeral. Henry Hower was born and reared in this county, leaving here about thir ty years ago for the west, where he has since made his home. He has made two visits here with his relatives and friends since locating in Nebraska. The last visit here was about three years ago and will be well remembered many friends. He followed farming and" stock raising and took great pride in attending his farms. He was quite successful in his line and became owner of a large tract of land. It was only this fall that be left his labors on the term and moved to Superior, to live a retired life. Ho leaves a widow, three sons, recently married and two daughters. Among the hostAf relatives In this county and vicinity are his brothers, Adam es this county, Noah of Wells county, and one sister, Mrs. John Bovine of Cralgville, who are grieved to {earn of their loss. He is related to greater number of the Howers in ’Oils city and county. The news of hta death came very unexpectedly to all here as they did not know of his illness. He was about fifty-eight of sixty years of age. — —. The law office of A. P. Beatty in the L O. O. F. block is one of the most comfortable as well as the most pleasing to the eye—in seven states, especially since the complete course of remodeling it has undergone. Among the improvements noted are the repapering of the walls and the revarnishing of the wood work. The color scheme of the main office la tan and green, the ceiling and upper part of the walls being in plain tan, while the dado is in green and tan in stripe effect with a rich, plain, molding-ef-fect border. The library is finished in an equaHy pretty way, the drop ceiling being of cream, while the walls are of a rich red moire paper. The office is fitted with the best and handsomest ot office furnishings, making It one of the most up-todate offices in the district — ——©— A SERIOUS FIRE AT 8080 Store Building of J. L. Chronister wee Completely Destroyed. The fire fiend got in his work Thursday night at about 11 o’clock at Bobo, five miles east or here when the store building asd stock owned by J. L. Chronister, was completely destroyed. The loss ti estimated to have caused the destruction of about 12000 worth St of property and goods, with |l»00 Insurance in the Gellogly A Peterson ogeney of this city, making a net less of about 1700. The house Is unknown. The blase was plainly seen from this city and <ae watched for some time by various people, oeeurring just at the time when the petpls worn leaving the opera house. It is understood that Mr. Chronister will rebuild. t DR. MILES NEXT LECTURER. | Os Lyoewn Couroe-WHI Speak No ■' '. vomber 21th. The next number of the iyceum course, given by the Decatur high school seniors, will be on Tuesday evening, November 29th, Instead of December 2nd, at as first advertised, when Dr, Robert Parker Mlles, lecturer, author and traveler, will lecture at Bosse’s opera house. In tbs last four yoars Dr, Mlles has deliver od five hundred lectures in many states in the union and from etery place In which ho has spoken coms words of ths highest praise. The senior class has but recently received a letter from the Iyceum bureau, specking of the cordial reception which la tla _ ' Ms paHata, yr. ■■

hjMrs. Thdmas Mylott, who are at the it Chicago, stating that Miss Genevieve ;e is holding her own very well. The d operation was held Monday morning s. at 2 o’clock for appendicitis and adit healon of the bowels, resulting from ri. Injuries sustained in the street nar wnairnmaTUWW.. ** a . wreck ip Chicago several years ago. e. The crisis was parsed Tuesday, and ie the doctor stated that eveby five min--4 utes she Uved added to her chance. 1. for recovery, so the family is gaining ie new hope with every hour, that she s may recover. The nows is Indeed 4 very welcome to her best of friends b, hero. Mr. Mylott arrived home from lr Chicago Thursday. e ' n HAS BULL DOG. J- 17 d Marshall Peterson has in his possession a yellow bull; dog, which he picked up yesterday in the north part n of the city and Which he will chain r , until he called for. It is a valuable e dog and the marshal does not want to e kill it. Owner can have same by callr. Ing on him and describing the animal and paying for this ad. t- — ; 8 The sad news of the death of Mrs. Horace 8. Porter, which occurred at d Chanute, Kans., Wednesday morning f. at 6:10 o’clock, and which was receive ed here by relatives, was followed by s the arrival of the body in this city h Friday morning at 5:12, the reu mains being taken to the home of her 8 only sister, Mrs. Henry Hite, on Wlne Chester street. L The news of the death of this estit mable lady, who, with the exception [. of a few years spent in Minnesota k and the past eight weeks in Chanute, f Kansas, was a resident of this city B her entire life—was received with B heartfelt sorrow by her innumerable B acquaintances here. She had been in r. failing health for several months and , during September—-just two months ago next Sunday—left with severe! of s her children for Chanute,. Kansas, tor I, the home of her son, Clarence. At ■ first the change improved her health h very much but about a week ago she > suffered a relapse and her decline ? since was votjt rapid. The members ! of the family were aii at her bedside Vyhen death occurred, except her r Allen, of Lebanon, Ind., who left as 1 soon as he received a message that t she was worse, but who did hot arrive uneil a few hours after her death occurred, and all the children accom- » panled the body here for the last servt lees. . Emma Wilson Porter yas sixty years of age at death. She was borfi t in this city May 28, 1850, > daughter ; of James C. and Klxabeth Wilson. In . 1875, she was married to Horace S. u Porter, who survives, with the folr lowing children: Allen of Lebanon, I Clarence and Edith of Chanute, Kan.; [ Harriet, wife of J. W. Shanks, of St. , James, Minn.; Wilbur D. of Decatur. » A son, Lee; passed away only last De- . eember 18th. But one sister and one 1 brother survive, they being Mrs. Hen- > ry Hite of this city and W. W. Wilson i of Minneapolis. « , : s Mrs. Perter woe one of the truly no- . bls ladles «the city and there Is not t one of her acquaintances but who t mourns her death as that of a dearly loved one. She was a member of the Ben Hur lodge at time of death, and for many years was a member of the Rebekah and other lodges of the eltr, i In which she was a prominent worker. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the M. E. . church. b A very interesting program has u been arranged by Prof. L. E. Opllger, . county superintendent of schools, for I the meeting of the Adams County j Teachers* association, which win be ) held December 3rd in the Methodist i church In this city: t Instructors—Prof. George H. Tapy. - Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind.; s Prot I* W. Fairfield, department of r science, ethics and rhetoric, Tri-State -• College, Angola, Ind.; Dr. J. 9. Boyers, s Deeatur, Ind.} Dr. Roy Archbold, Des eatur, Ind. 1 PROGRAM. Bnterder-9:00 a. m. Devotional Exercises—Rev. Rlehart ass - r'v. *' s upeuiatrei. > Song-Association. “Care of the Teeth and the Importance of Same”—Dr. Roy Archbold. o -Agriculture; Its Meaning, Spirit a and Methods”—Prof. George H. Tapy. r- Vocal Solo—Dr. Fred Patterson. “Sanitation and Prevention of Dil, seasd--Dr. J. 8. Boyers. c Address-Prof. L. W. Fairfield. s. ' Afternoon—l:ls. ■ s Music—Decatur High School ■- “The Brain and Personality’’—Prof. y Plgan Duet—Misses Houk and Fobh * Addme-ProL L. W. Fairfield. . - t . Notes. v 0 Kladly bring your program wna you. V

in the morning th** an adjourn- > ment can be taken earlier in the aft- > I ernoon. • regular companion, t K hearty welcome to attend this I —sieves la ATtAVI/lAfl ftll UP’hOOl flffl* MdsUU Mil MdbnA* As dMitwiHAn • sciais and mends or education. I Announcement, - > v.-; ; County Diploma Examlnations-At . Berne, March 18, 1911; at Geneva, 1 April 15, 1911; at Decatur, March 18 > The questions in reading wfll be based on the nine classics as outUnoS in the state course of study. Applicants will be required to pass • States history (including the constltu- ; tion), geography, reading, orthography, penmanship, music or agricul- > tare, and to make > “general everage > of 80 per cent, not telling below 70 In any branch. The following resolution was passed by the County Board of Education: Candidates for graduation must have completed the full eight years’ work. ; Teachers are to recommend for grad- : nation only pupils who have been thorough in their work and have passed successfully the bi-monthly examinations furnished by tire state department. Your very truly, , L. E. OPUGER, County Superintendent -"■ - I !»■..—.H._ 1.../ — We sleep, but the loom of life never stops; and the pattern which was weaving when the sun went down is weaving when it comes up tomorrow.—H. W. Beecher. Miss Margaret Todd of Bluffton was the guesL of honor at a series of sosoal affatra' given during 'her Thank*giving visit with relatives here, Among them'was the slumber party given Thursday night by Mice Winifred Burke, at the homo of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Burke, on Jlret street, guqgtg being besides Miss Todd, the losses Lillian Rice, Naomi Dugan, Winifred Bowers, Neva Bmdyberry Wavgarat Milla, Genevieve Bremerltamp, Reba Quinn and Florence Myers of this city and Miss Keller of Fort Wayne. A delicious breakfast was served this morning by Mrs. Burke, with Sim Burke a willing waiter. The guests of’ the house party, with a number of boy friends, were also guests at a party given Thursday evening by Miss Winifred, in which there were contests, games and music, with refreshments, to provide an agreeable time. Guests at /he evening party were Clifford LaDelle, John Wemhoff, Sherman Beery, Herbert Fullenkamp, Arthur Kleinhenz, Leo Sprunger, Bart Colter, Ray Selgfreld, William Bowers and Sim BurtM.' ■ ■—» — A very happy reunion of the children of Mrs. Sarah Hower was that held Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mr And Mrs. J. T. Meyers on Fourth street, those who surrounded the festive board being the families Os D. E. Hower of Anderson, Dal Hower, F. A. Nichols, Jesse Dailey, 1. O. Sdlemeyer, Dan Beery and Mr. and Mrs. Jr T. Merryman. • The Heller family enjoyed their usual happy Thanksgiving reunion yesterday, with both dinner and supper at the J. W, Tyndall home. The party Included Judge and Mrs. D. D. Heller and daughter, Bertha; Miss Elisabeth Cor bus; Mt. and Mrs. J. H. Heller and children, Fanny and Dick, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heller. Mir, and Mrs. John Ung of Fort Wayne entertained a company of Decatur relatives at dinner and supper Thanksgiving Day. The party, Including Mr. and Mrs. John Christen, . Mrs. F. E. France, Mrs. Dolly Darkens and children and Miss Rose Chris- ■■ ■ — Mr. mJ Mm. Omm Jmm mJ daughter, Addie, gave a dianer party Thursday evening that was one of the i much-enloyed events at Thanksgiving Day. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Trltch, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Moon, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder, Bstella DaVM and Lilly Buhler. Miss Ruth Buhler, who lesves tomorrow for St Cloud, Minn., h(er fu- ■ turd hdme, was given a farewell surprise party by the members of her Sunday school class, the Gleaners, who went to her home, taking their suppers with them. This was spread , picnic fashion, on a tablecloth on the floor, and after supper the evening ■ was spent with music, dancing and a general good time. .. - ~ Thursday Mr. and Mrs. F. Brelner, near the Washington church, gave i * Thanksgiving dinner In honor of

- - ■■ , n ImiMta'ifM tn thn mnnv tMno. ■ sunBLB uiu io vuw many gooa tilings—LI null BnlQI rui ©V6Ty 0116 WHS--1 nour in the afternoon the guests det / vkijvj duvu . aoaovo I wim tne tsremer ramny. rhose pres11 rtf 1 JI of their children and their families gathered home to spend the day in »I reunion Tho— wore Mr 11 Mrs. Del Uka mid child of Mon roeville, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Moon.’ . L. L. Hoopengamder and family. I Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wilder most - hospitably entertained at a Thanks- . JtaM M bom. Mon- • mouth, the party Including Miss Yer- ? na Harkless of Poe, George Bimmers i of Monroeville and J. J. Magley and Children of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sellemeyer » and daughter, Agnes, and Miss Huldah . Bauer, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Michaud - and daughter, Florine, were guests of i Prof, and Mrs. L. B, OpH&r at a y Thanksgiving turkey dinner. - ' -u— One of the many enjoyable Thanksgiving dinners of Thursday was that ’ Mte ISiIL sXmeZ S 7 SIeXT Messrs. Ed Miller, Fred Ashbauehar* Ferri UttAFAr And AlhArt lVfntf*hlAr AASVVgyava BBUU AiUva L jMUWUIUIy Mr,i snu Mrs* * ©iry heizoy &nd sod, ■l—" ■ Miss Nellie Winn** was the victim .« ■ thA AAAnnd 'At th W ♦ . presented her with a number of caiuS« The scholars all gathered ax i XL”'. i! wu much b, .11. ’ U tives aT^anVsgtving 1 The VAVVD Ofc A MMSAiamßa V viuuvt, guests were Mfrs. Archbold's uncle • and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George Lucky . of Los Angeles Cal; Mr and Mrs. C. - J. Nachtrieb and Robert Nachtrieb, . ot T»l«4o. O.; CUrrace NMbtrteb ot . Ud Mr.. AuwUo. Archbold, r — ■■■ i,..,— i Turkey, with dll its delicious-s* , companiments, and the uroal happy ■ acterlxM n< thT i given by Mr and Mrs C B Poling at t libeir home west of the’city. Those , tamiiy, jar. ana Mrs. josaua rarrißu and Otis Poling ; iW"? W—- • MU, Helen NlUlok com. bourn • from Fnrrr Rail Taka Ptorest. 11l to » Spend Thanksgiving her parents, i Mr. and Mr. John Niblick. Other • guests at dinner Thursday were Miss . Hattie Studabaker and Arthur Butties and ramiiy* miiss iieien wui return - tomorrow to Luke Forest, and Miro . Studebaker left this morning for StPaul, Minn, • A TbmdtKMK din- ■ ner pnrt, a endin' ™ ' Chrt.«n’“ o‘J Xu MnT*«A£ ? Illes of Willis McQueen, AmOe Lew- ! Sunt'wn’d./°X < S'r. H ™u i Dwight wilder and Mrs. wiuis Reea ‘and'children. . <*** w-rnr-iM . 2 ‘ The J. R. Porter home was the , and daughter, Kate, and grsaddaugh- - PnrtAp- Dan Roon and Miss • TaHa Baughman of l I ullUier Qa JMLa« chuU J*ra. AA v *JULV9 i mnA Chalmer Porters D. B* BtwiA and . ■ 9 9 ' > ! city, Miss Lanta BaugbmsT of , Wayne, and F. B. Porter and family k of Parker City, - r - ,'“4 Vi'- '"iu- ■ •- Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Luts and daughter, Jam. were Thanksgiving guests -of Mr. and Mre. Charles True at the L farm at Poe. , The Dr. W. W. P ’ McMillan home r was the scene of a cheery ThanksI giving dinner party, guests being Dr. » and Mre. B. W. Rhamy ani daugh- ; tar, Mary Louise, and Mrs. Ehamy’s i mother, Mrs. R. L. Orris, of Fort Wayne. S ' ” 1 " 1 '""