Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 1, Decatur, Adams County, 5 January 1911 — Page 10

Indianapolis, Ind , Dec. 30 -For a week or more Governor Marshall has not. appeared nt the executive office at the state house until after dinner, he Iming busy during the morning hours on his message to the legislature, which will convene for the business of the session on the fifth of January, and that Is but seven days away. It wns necescsary for him to thus deny himself to the public In order that he might give care and thought to the subject matter of his message. And this brings to our mind the wonder how a governor ever accomplishes anything. It is surprising the number of people, and the character of some of them, that keep warm the path to the governor’s ofllce. It is almost an Incessant stream of peopi< that daily throng to the place with requests for an audience with the governor. In this tne Indiana executive is democratic, and be makes it a part of his official duty to see every one that he can, regardless of who it may be or the importance of his mission. But at times it must be a hard grind, and enough to tax the limit of endurance of even a more sturdy individual than Governor Marshall. But he stands it all right, and looks as pink and pert as any of the less strenuous state officers. In self defense, it may be well to state that they all are hardworked. While there have been no leaks and the public nas no knowledge as to what the governor may say to the Indiana solons when they meet here on January sth, yet it is admitted on all hands that he will say many things, and they will be said in the usual Marshall style—direct and to the point. He will talk finance and the need of a curtailment of many extravagances that have been practiced in the past. It is concluded that if the legislature follows the governor’s advice the state will profit, and especially will they profit in the saving of the people's money. It is a safe bet that he will blaze the way, and if the legislature carries out half the good things he asks them to do, the people will doubtless rise up and call them blessed. One of the bills likely to be introduced during this legislative session will be one putting in the down and out club county councils and townshir advisory boards. It is argued, and with more or less merit, that with a state accounting board and yearly examination of the records and books of these officers, that a county council and an advisory board are superfluous, unnecessary and irrevelent official beings. It is claimed that simplification is the easiest and best way to official reform, and an attempt may be made to take the short cut. Another bill being talked about on the legislative curb stone, is one that will make the term 01 city officers two instead of four years. The talking point on this proposed piece of legislative reform is that any good officer can be re-elected while even two years is too long for a suffering nubile to indulge a bad officer. The introduction of such a bill is the basest rumor. and we hope that Mayor Teeple will not take it too seriously. Besides, he may be good enough to “come back.” Eleven hundred other reforms are now in the incubator. The grind begins about mid-day on Thursday of next week, at which time one hundred and fifty other poorly paid patriots will begin their active service for the state. It is the hope, and we knowsome democrats who are even praying a little, that these one hundred and fifty patriots and legislators will see the light and legislate for the common good of all. This done they will have performed a service for the people in general and the democratic party in particular. L. G. E. oThe attendance at the Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary meeting at the home of Mrs. Nettie Schrock Thursday afternoon was not so large on account of the storm, but the meeting was none the less interesting and enjoyable. Mrs. H. E. Sowers had a most excellent paper in the form of a story, in the mission line, showing the mothers' duties and influence in mission work. The society also discussed local mission work which they will carry out. Alter the study, Mrs. Schrock served light refreshments. The Evangelical Ladies’ Aid held a very important business meeting at the home of Mrs. Chester Johnson Thursday afternoon. Among the matters of annual consideration was the election of the following officers: President, Mrs. Fred Linn; vice president, Mrs. J. A. Smith; secretary, Mrs. Schnitz; treasurer, Mrs. Spangler. A social followed the business period, and delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. A very merry holiday party was given Thursday evening by Miss Margaret Mills at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frefl Milla, on Mer-

.> menue, in complhm n(, " tliirty i\ young l>< 'H ■ spending to invTi ill.'ii for tlie event Christi#h decorations in red and green, with i bells and holly, still adorned the home and made a very pretty scene. The Christmas tree with Its red and green tapers, which were lighted dur- . Ing the evening, and a large naturallooking Santa Claus pictured on the ;' wall, laughing a cheery greeting to i: all, added to the beauty of the tes- . ! tlve scene. There wns an author con- ■ I test questions to be answered with i the names of authors--a bean carrying contest, and other amusements provided a jolly good time. A readi ing by Miss Ethel Smith was very fai vorably received, and music also contributed to the pleasure of the evening. Delicious and tempting refresh- • ments were served. Out-of-town guests were Arthur Merrick of Frankfort, Miss Margaret Todd of Bluffton i Pearl Baumgartner of Linn Grove ■ and Miss Beatrice Rowe of Portland. Mrs. James Archbold and daughter, . Jennie, of east of the city, entertainI ed at a sumptuous dinner in a thor- > oughly delightful way, guests being : Mrs. Tom Kern and children, Marceli la, Hilda, Bernice and Herbert; Mrs. George Winters, Mrs. Phil Summers, . Mrs. Henry Meyers. Mrs. Jesse Schwartz and son, Harold. I Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Meibers gave a 6 o'clock dinner party Thursday evening in compliment to Mrs. Josephine Rodd of Toledo, Ohio. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bremerkamp, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Knapke, ■ Mrs. Anna Volmer, Mr. and Mrs. i Charles Elzey. A very delicious dinner was served and the company was poined later by Anna and Alph Volmer and spent the evening in playing ' perdo. Music was also furnished by members of the company. : Daily Democrat)—Two hundred of the leading democrats of Indiana sat down at the banquet given here last “I am in favor of a progressive de- ’ It was a notable event. Samuel Ralston and John E. Lamb could not be present, but speeches were made by Mr. Kern, Mr. Adair and others. Mr. Kern steered clear of all state issues and did not enter in detail into national affairs. He told stories that kept the crowd in good humor, praised Congressman John A. M. Adair, and declared that his was a brand of democracy that stood by its party through thick and thin. He said in part: “I shall take office, if I take it, under no obligations to anybody except the voters of Indiana —the masses. I shall take that office, if I take it, a democrat in every nerve and fibre of my being. I shad never be greater than my party. I hope I shall riever see the time when I cannot follow the mandates of my party, as expressed in its state and 1 national platforms. But if tha time : should come that I must sever my re- ’ iations with it, then I shall quit my office and return to private life. ' date,” said Mr. Ellingham, “and I inmocracy. I am in favor of the democracy that Jefferson inaugurated, Lincoln followed and Bryan made glori- ' ous. “The republican party met its Waterloo because it turned its I ack and marched the other way. The democratic party must face toward the ‘ east —toward the rising sun, and not the setting sun.” The hit of the evening was the 1 speech of Congressman John A. M. 5 Adair, who. while he was serious in ! spots, ran mostly to stories. He had a set speech, but he departed from it - in his introductory’ remarks, saying: 1 “I would not have returned during the holiday recess but for this gath- ' ering. I felt that it would be ungrate--1 ful of me not to congratulate you upon ' the splendid fight you democrats of ' Deleware county have made. lam under so many obligations I do not see how I can ever repay you. Dela--1 ware county, heretofore, has been considered solid republican ground, has ' become debatable ground, and with ' the proper effort may be sw-ung hence- ’ forth into the democratic column. You ‘ didn’t get all your county offices, but 3 you got some of them and you cer- !' tainly have a satisfied look on your faces.” Lew G. Ellingham, the newly elected secretary of state, was called upon f for a few words, and he replied by ’■ congratulating the Delaware county democrats on their fight made at the November election. “I was a candi- ' been commissioned as such. I,ester ’ tend showing my appreciation of your 1 support in aiding Governor Marshall ■' to have a clean administration.” e Charles Smith and J. Frank Mann, : chairman and secretary respectively of the Delaware county organization, > spoke a few words, urging the Dela- ■ ware county democrats to greater vic--3 tory. 3 Letters of regret were read from Benjamin F. Shively, Thomas M. Honan and others. The Tau Chapter Phi Delta Kappas ‘ have reorganized for the new year, '* which they will begin under favorable 1

circumstances. The local chaptei,. though not a year old. is quite flour-1 ishing, and the outlook for the new year is very good. The following aie the new officers: President—Otto Green. Secretary —Glen Falk. Treasurer —Frank Bremerkamp. Sergeant-at-Arms—Vane Weaver. Master of Ceremonies —Vaughn Murray. Inner Door Keeper—Tracy Nelson. Outer Door Keeper—Harry Jeffries. The chapter lately moved into itsj new club rooms in the new Bowers I building. The quarters are already furnished exquisitely, handsomely and comfortably, but the boys are planning for still greater things, and have ordered some more furnishings, whicn are on the way and will be here in a short while. The club rooms will be among the finest in the city. —O TOWNSHIP CONTEST JANUARY 7. Spelling Contests in Adams County Set For That Date. The township spelling contests of Adams county, which have been set for January 7th, promise to be great affairs in the history of the townships. The winners at the district contests held recently will be principals in the township contests to compete for the honor of representing the township at the county spelling match to be held in Decatur January 21st. L—. o — SALARIED MESSENGER BOY. Lester Stanley Appointed by Western Union Telegraph Co. The Western Union Telegraph office of this city will have a regularly appointed and salaried messenger boy henceforth, Lester Stanley having been commissioned as such. Leter has been at the office the past six months, learning the telegraphic profession from J. C. Patterson, the company’s operator here, and is just the boy for the business. He is a bright, hustling fellow, and the company made no mistake in securing him. This is the first messenger boy the company has had, at a regular salary, and the appointment will be quite a help to Mr. Patterson also, who is a very busy man, and has just about all he can handle. Lester is very busi-ness-like in his new cap and the insignitia of his office. o Charles Colchin, a former resident of this city, but of recent years residing in Anderson, met with a most tragic death at that place Thursday afternoon, the sad news reaching this city late in the evening. Peter Forking, an uncle of the deceased, received the message, who, with James Colchin, a cousin of the ill-fated man, left this morning in response to the sad message. The family moved to that city from here eighteen years ago and since that time has often visited here, where a large number of the relatives reside. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from the Catholic church at Anderson. The following is a clipping taken from the Anderson Bulletin: Charles Colchin, about twenty-five years old, a son of the late Mathir.s Colchin, and one of the most popular young men in Anderson, was thrown under a train and instantly killed this afternoon within twenty yards of his own home on West Eighth street. He was dragged only a few feet as his body was found right at Eighth street by those near him. It is not known that any one saw the accident. The train was stopped within a few seconds after the accident. Clayte Sells’ ambulance was summoned and also a physician soon after the mishap, but Colchin died before aid could reach him. His left foot was severed by the car wheels and his skull fractured. The latter injury was probably the immediate cause of his death. Although the front wheel of the passenger coach passed over young Colchin, he was not so badly mangled. He attempted to jump off the train on the east side of the car. The body of young Colchin was removed to Clayte Sells’ morgue immediately after the accident and will be prepared for burial there. It is said that he had been the guest of his fiance, Miss Ruth Talmage, of Benton, Harbor, Mich., over Christmas and was returning from that city on the No. 33, southbound ■ passenger train. It is supposed that he had attempted to get off the train at Eighth street to save the walk ■ from the Big Four passenger station i to his home, 534 West Eighth street, i when the accident befell him. The, , train, No. 33, was in charge of Charles I Manville, conductor, and Engineer Sheers, and was due in Anderson at ■ 1:30. The deceased lived with a sister, Mary, and brother, Frank, at their Eighth street home. His sister was at home when the accident occurred and was immediately given the sad report. The brother is employed at the file works and was notified soon afterward. Solchin was a Catholic and a Bomber of the Brownson dub. Ho waa i

' very prominent in social and buslneI circles. For several months lie has 'been In business on West Eighth street near his home. He was an ex cellent young gentleman with hundreds of friends and his tragic dent i has served us a severe shock to both relatives and acquaintances. The father's name of the young man killed today noon was Mathias Colchin. Tho family came from Decatur, Ind., about eighteen years ago and for a number of years lived on i Nichol avenue, a short distance v | of Green branch, where Mr. Colchin conducted a grocery. Ton years or more ago he bought property on the north side of Eighth street, just east of the railroad. There he built a bu iness room and residence, fl he parents died some years ago. LUTHERAN MINISTERS MEET. The Lutheran ministers of the county held their regular monthly session today in the assembly room of the Old Adams County bank. Rev. Wehmeyer of this city had an excellent paper on St. Paul’s Epistle to the Collosslans, and the Rev. Preuss also gave a paper that was much appreciated. The session was a very interesting one, of much inspiration to those present. Hooper * Lenhart filed a new case entitled John W. Hendricks vs. John Everhart et al., suit to quiet title. 11. M. Bysellesley Co. vs. Fort Wayne & Springfield Ry. Co., on account, S3OO, appearance by C. J. Lutz for defendant. Rule to answer. Louis Waldschmitt vs. New \ ork & St. Louis Ry. Co., damages, demurrer to intervening petition filed and overruled. Demurrer to supplemental complaint overruled. Old Adams County pank vs. Decatur Filler Co., reset for January 4th. Sarah L. Guyselman vs. Ft. Wayne Outfitters Co., trespass and damages. SI,OOO. from Allen county, set for trial lor Wednesday, January 11th. A marriage license was issued to Floyd Myers, 21, farmer, Darke county, Ohio, and Viola Booker. 19, of this county. fl——■ — As there is a general desire on the part of our people to know who are to participate in the interesting proceedings connected with the breach of promise trial to be given under the auspices of Decatur Lodge, No. 993, B. P. O. E., in Bosse’s opera house next Tuesday evening, January 3rd. we publish the list in full. As will be observed, with the exception of Colonel Newton, they are all well known people, who need no introduction to our readers. Wherever similar entertainments have been given under the direction oi the present management, their success has been phenomenal and it is not likely that Decatur lacks the material to give the affair a liveliness and piquancy equal to the best. The following is the make-up of the court: Judge —Judge James T. Merryman. Clerk—James P. Haefling. Plaintiff —Miss Eva Acker. Defendant —Jesse O. Helm. Defendant's Attorney —A. P. Beatty, Esq. Prosecuting Attorney—Col. A. V. Newton, of Worcester, Mass. Court Officer —Fred Mills. Crier —John C. Moran, Esq. Witnesses —Dr. D. D. Clark. Isadore Kalver, Clayson Carroll, Miss Ada Murray. Jurors —E. L. Carroll, foreman; David Hensley, J. H. Yager, J. D. Reiter, John Baker, C. C. Ernst, Frank Burns, J. B. Meibers, Tom Baltzell, James A. Hendricks, E. B. Adams. William Biggs. ■ o Talking about women not being able to keep a secret' Well, that theory has been exploded. If you do not believe it without proof just listen to the story of the neat and most acceptable little surprise prepared by the Ladies’ Aid society of Hie Lutheran Zion’s church of West Mcnroc street for the congregation, which was at the same time a most beautiful and worthy Christmas offering to the great Master on the day of His birth. The ladies had planned this surprise several months ago, and had been working zealously since for Its fulfillment, but very quietly, and it j was not until the general members of the congregation stepped into the i church to celebrate the Christmas day I that they saw or even heard of the fine new carpet which the ladies had purchased and had laid in the church, and also the new statue of the Christ for the adornment of the altar. All these were purchased and in their places in the church filling their service of love, before an inkling of the gift was had by the congregation. The statue is one of Hoffman’s most beautiful one* of the Christ, and is four feet three inohee in height, a new white altar covering wm also a

Lift of the society. 1 h *’2n for the <l,Ur , a most zealous one «nd great credit for their loving and untiring » enlft _ _ OPENS BARBER SHOP. on North Second Street. on Madison street, has ttt the Fashion Stables on North N< L street, formerly run and managed \rt Russell, who a number of ’ nthq ago left for Michigan, where he has since been conducting a stand. Mr made the purchase of Frank Hower, and the I ,lact jXed and put into firsts ass shape for Mr. Merryman. He is high-class barber an denjoys the a • quaintance of a large number of Mends. who will wish hint sue ess in his new place of business. He will open at once, where he will be ready to greet all his friends. reserve seats for trial. The board for the reservation of the seats of the Elks’ Mock Trial will be open tomorrow morning at 9 o clock at the Holthouse drug store. AU having tickets should be on hand at this time. If you have no ticket be sure to get one. FUNERAL OF MRS. BUSHNELL. The remains of the late Mrs. Sarah Ellen Bushnell, whose death occurred early Wednesday morning at the home of her son-in-law, Dwight Brown east of the city, were laid to rest this afternoon in the family lot in the Decatur cemetery. A funeral service was held at the Union Chapel church east of town, by the Rev. I. Imler, pastor, and the church was thronged with the large number of relatives and friends of this estimable lady. TO TAMPA. FLORIDA. Vincent Forking left Thursday for Tampa. Fla., where he has secured a position as baker in one of the leading business places at that place. He has followed this trade for several years and is well prepared for holding a position which requires close attention. He has the best wishes of his many friends here and will, no doubt, make good — • Geneva, Ind., Dec. 30 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Geneva Lodge, No. 61, F. & A. M., met on St. John’s day. December 27th, and with Jesse Thron as installing officer, installed the following officers for the year: T. J. McWhinney, W. M.: O. E. Johnson. S. W.: T. E. Kranor, J. W.; S. W. I Hale, treasurer; Homer Pontius, secretary; Ezra Ruple, Sr. deacon; Wai-

— Dr. Wells I a Coming! DR. H. 0. WELLS vjL. , mF LEADING SPECIALIST OF INDIA'* W? JF WILL BE AT THE SHAMROCK* TEL in Geneva, from 8 to 12 a. ml* ; The MURRAY Hotel in Decatur W ’ ' ■■ 2 to 8 p. m. on TUESDAY JA N U ARY ICTH-CJ | and on the Second Tuesoay " f ‘ ! B nth thereafter at the same I ..Scientific and up-to-date treat**;; for atl Chronic Diseases, such . J Cancer, Goiter, Tumors. Ulcers.?- I ach and Bowel Troubles. Liver, 9 ney and Bladder Troubles. Skin and Rectal Diseases, Diseases of the **■ ■ Throat and Lungs, Catarrh and Catar-rhal Deafness. Fye and Ear D.sear ■ and all Diseases and Weaknesses of Men and Women I Men’s Diseases ■ I .reat a.I diseases of Men. including Blood Poison, Stricture, Gleet, vous Debility, Weakness, Discharges, Varfocele, Hydroeel. ■ meases, Rupture, Eruptions on the face and Piles. Can give you a!? W ar ti.ese diseases as you ca u can get anywhere Diseases of Women ~ cons^^-T? 3 WUh an/ ma,ad - y or disea *« P“ uliar t 0 the ‘C I make no f i*' ” a ' SUrance of securing help if their case is curt* H make no false or misleading statements. B Rectal Diseases No pain r ° ther Rectal eases without the knife or lj Cd -tention from business. No pay if not satisfied with re Severe and Obstinate Cases W ‘0 set eUewherTeXclaly 7 t * >Se Caß ' S consu^° e n r ; r m ee and -- : n E co R :> g MONTH as stated above. H. O. WELLS, M c a C.TY NALL fill WaW>'

j lace Hardison, Jr. deacon: Joseph . tin, tyler; after which Roy n uu . hw ! B law student at the state university I i io< nlngton, and a on of y, , : Mrs. 8. A. M. Butcher, an address, much to the edification of al| present. After a musical p r , !gra ‘, Miss Zoe Leibert Installed the f ( ,| ]llw ‘ ing as officers of the Eastern Star I Mrs. N. Shepherd, \\. M,; lloiner p nt this. W. P.l Mrs. Carrie Anderson, goclate matron; Julia Johnson, cq,. ductor; Mrs. S. A. M. Butcher, I date conductor; Miss Belie s hegrer > Ada; Mrs. Fred Lindsey, Ruth; M;,'l Jesse Throp, Esther; Miss Anna p ( > 8 Hus,' Martha; Miss Zoa Liebert, Ek, i ta; Mrs. John Gross, warden; Mr. j jainln Miller, chaplain; Mrs. o F I I Johnson, sentinel; Edna Hardison, «. | t anlst. At the close of the work a . • quet was served in the dining hall, much to the satisfaction of all pr Mct " and at a late hour the crowd depart' . ed, all agreeing that it is good to i a Mason. i The following officers will next M c . day, January 2nd. assume the regpou f slbiiity of looking after the Ge Mva i K. of P. lodge; John W. Armantrom I c. C.; M. M. Miller, V. C.; Clark fly , ■ M. of F.; C. O. Rayne, C. of R. < J W. W. Briggs, M. of E.; John £« Whitman, prelate; Jonas Leichty, )(H of A.; T. M. Sullivan, M. of W.; Hale, I. G.; Cornelius Schafer, 0. G I G. W. Schafer, trustee and T. M. giilhij . van will be the installing officer. I ;! Mrs. H. A. Fristoe and daughtr.l Margaretta, are enjoying a visit wr S t friends at Bluffton, Alexandria e: K ■' Marion. •■ 1 ■ ll ■ a- •—.— Mr. and Mrs. Cuaties r.lzey (ieljjj ■ fully entertained a company 1 riends at perdo Wednesday evei^,X i in compliment to Mrs. Josepfei i | I Rodd of Toledo, Ohio. First h<nai| > were won by B. J. Terveer t i Miss Anna Volmer, while the ta 3 t prizes were accorded Mrs. Bre K • kamp and Alph Volmer. The t included besides the guest of h® i 1 Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bremerkamp, t and Mrs. Beecher Meibers, Mr. c Mrs. B. J. Terveer, Mr. and Mr> 1 j M. Hower, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mr ray and son, Harold; Misses An Volmer and Mayme Terveer and Ji Alph Volmer. Mrs. Charles Hawkins • ntenain at dinner for Mrs. F. H. Merles a ■ i children of Bluffton. Tin ~e pres-r ■ were Mr. and Mrs. William Cones I and family, Mrs. Emma Zerttf ■Mr. and Mrs. Oiley Ritter and so .j • Leon. o 1 CLAIMED HE WAS SC< I But Was Given $5 Fine For 8e« A Drunk. Harry Straub, who was nabWtflM he alighted from the last car Thursday night In V:r< il son, charged with drunkenness. dH brought before ’Squirt - ■ day afternoou and given U which he will make vp !>y teen days in jail. Straub ' defense that he was s:ek drunk.