Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 1, Decatur, Adams County, 5 January 1911 — Page 7

Indianapolis, Feb. 20—A “health tour caravan,” organized for the benefit of persons afflicted with tuberculogls( will leave Indianapolis for a tour of the south tn wagons and automobiles some time in Maj’, according to Garrett M. Walrod, 1129 North Dearborn street, originator of the plan. It is expected that the party will be composed of fifty or one hundred persons. Four months will be required for the "caravan” to complete the itlnery and it will arrive in Indianapolis on the return tritp about September 13th. A company is being formed to finance the trip. It is planned to make the tour an annual event and the promoters expect the cost to diminish fr< m year io year. It is estimated, however, that the returns for the first year wi'l not equal the expenses. The oiiginator o' the “caravan" plan has been studying the tour for more then a year. He conceived the ii'.ea while trying to d'scover some means by which he m.ght benefit his stepson, who is critically ill at Mr. Wilrod’ home. Because Mr. Walrod uD'o had,b - »n threatened with tuberetiosis and recovered t v leading an ejen life on an overland trip, he devsed the plan of organizing a "health t<ur,” and to that end i t seeking the hip of well-known men of Indianap cis who me willing to provide the tipitai, act because o£ the prospect ( any return on the investment, but n philanthropic reasons. It is planned to have five autc.moilt's in the “caravan," thirty wagons, hysicians, a druggist and others to t.ck aftc' the wants of the tourists The par’v will travel in the morning, uaking camp at nom and devoting he rest of the day to recreation. Mr. Walrod has interviewed Indianpolis Physicians and has obtained nany indorsements. Several medical ournals have given space to ‘he pro'osed tour. Application , alrea ly have >een received and it is believed there will be no difficulty in obtaining ihe quota of tourists desired. For persons suffering from tuberculosis in the firti and second stages the tour will he of benefit, according to physicians, .vho are of the opinion that the oper.-ai-treatment will be of no value to patients in the third stage of the disease. “The patients will not be bedridden,’ said Mr. Walrod, “but will be able to walk from one to five miles each day. The trip will offer all a well-appointed sanitarium can offer and more, for variety of climate can not fail to prove of benefit. "We will visit all of the beautiful and historical places in the south and obtain provisions from the farmers along the way. Every means will be provided for the comfort of the tourists, and with medical attention constantly at hand they will be as safe as they could be in a sanitarium."

C. O. FRANCE THE "CHAM-PEEN.” Holds Billiard Championship cf Columbia City. The billihrd tournament at H. C. Hartsock’s place started on January 30th, wherein twenty-eight games were scheduled with the eight contestants, was finished Friday evening, and the city championship is now held by C. O. France. The winner and Ellis Cox had both won six out of the sev--en games played and the hall was packed to its utmost to witness the ' final game. Cox opened the game and was apparently in excellent form, but France took the lead in the fifth inning by making a run of 16, and played a fine game up until the twentysecond inning, making forty points in four innings. After the exceptional heavy runs, he lost his stroke for seven innings and did not make a single joint. Cox kept up his playing durng the lull, and his admirers hoped or mm to win out, but at the concluson of the thirty-fifth inning the score ■■as: France, 100; Cox, 75, with 13 as he high run of the latter. The game as of fifty minutes’ duration. C. G. •oriot acted as referee. —Columbia ity Mail. NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH. Samuel Straw, one of the prominent uffton I. O. O. F. men, narrowly e»ped death while on his way to the ition to take the train to this city attend the I. O. O. F. Encampment ■rk Friday. While walking along . Clover Leaf tracks north of MarL. street in Bluffton in the morning the way to the depot, he was overtie by an attack of heart trouble 1 fell between the rails, where hi“ rowly escaped being run over by eastbound passenger train He i discovered by Jasper Wall and Smith and dragged from the track as-the passenger train rushed by. revived under treatment, but is ?ring from cuts and bruiser on the The bone of the nose was pary crushed. DR. STEMEN SPOKE. L C. B. Stemen of Fort Wayne, surgeon for the Pennsylvania former minister, spoke t a f * <ng at the Methodist

church, carrying out the temperance theme which characterized the services for theentlre day there. Dr. Stemen was In Kansas City during the campaign there and his speech told of events attending the campaign there. The following program has been prepared and is ready for rendition by the students of the Academy of Music at the Knights of Columbus hall on Friday evening of this week. The program consists of many numbers, all of which will be very interesting and entertaining: Our First Lesson—Comic Song. Paradise Waltz—Plano Trio —By Minims; accompanied by Violins. Music and Song—Vocal Duet —Mrs. Anker and Mrs. Neptune. American Promenade —Piano Quartet—Third Grade Pupils. Grand Polka de Concert —Piano Solo—Mrs. J. Q. Neptune. The Angelus—Violin and Piano — Mr. J. Gage and Miss G. Coffee. At the Sea Shore —Piano Duet — Fifth Grade Pupils. Evening Echoes —Vocal Quartet — Junior Members St. Mary’s Choir. Martha —Piano Solo—Miss Dale Payne. Meditation—Piano Duet — Third Grade Pupils. Full Speed Gallop—Piano Quartet-*-Misses F. Rice, J. Krick and E. Sellemeyer and Mrs. F. Vaughn. Come Where the Lilies 8100m —Vocal Quartet. Silver Rhine—Violin and Piano — Mr. F. and Miss Stella Brown. Clayton’s Grand March —Mr. Irvin Merry. Paderewfski Minuet —Mr. John Wemhoff. At the Golden Gate —Pantomime—By Pupils; song, Mr. L. Holthouse; piano, Mrs. L. Holthouse. Legende by Bohn —Violin and Piano —Mr. T. Holthouse and Miss N. Niblick. Murmuring Sea —Vocal Duet — Misses A. and E. Sellemeyer. Two Step—Third Grade Pupils. Faust—Piano Solo —Mrs. J. Q. Neptune. Awarding of Gold Medal —Rev. Father Wilken. Distribution of Diplomas—Rev. Father Wilken. A gold medal will be awarded to Mrs. J. Q. Neptune. The following pupils will receive grade diplomas; First Grade —Miriam Thomas, Mrs. J. Stewart, Ralph Tyndall, Gladys Flanders, Richard Archbold, Mabel. Harb, Myrtle Coppock, Mrs. O. L. Vance, Portia Thomas, Mildred Niblick, Grace Butler. Second Grade —Dorcus Kuntz, Mary Wechter, Mrs. W. Colchin, Leah Hensley, Pearl Lyons, Third Grade —Misses A. Sellemeyer, Esther Evans, Frances Kessler, Josephine Krick. Fourth Grade —Misses Marie Kintz. Fannie Rice, Esther Sellemeyer, Mrs. F. Vaughn. Fifth Grade —Misses Stella Brown, Matilda Heiman, Laurine Keller. Sixth and Seventh Grades —Mrs. J. Q. Neptune. Scale 800 kto S. Brown, M. Heiman and L. Keller. Any one who has not yet purchased a ticket for the musical next Friday evening may do so at the Holthouse drug store. The musical will be given in the K. of C. hall next Friday evening at 8 o’clock, standard time.

FRANK E. ROBERTS IS DEAD. Frank E. Roberts, formerly of Arcola, Indiana, died at his home near Echo at 4 Monday morning after an illness of one week, with pneumonia. He was thirty-eight years old and is survived by a wife and four children. About two months ago he joined the Modern Woodmen lodge at Tocsin, and as a consequence leaves his family with $3,000 insurance. LITTLE MISS PETERS ILL. Leah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Peters, is quite ill at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Leas, at Waterloo, from an attack of pneumonia. The child was slightly improved this morning. Mrs. Peters is with the sick child. —Auburn Cour ie.. - — o Indianapolis. Ind., Feb. 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —With the announcement that the committee on constitutional revision will probably report the bill submitting Governor Marshall’s constitution back to the senate tomorrow. Governor Marshall today reiterated the statement that any changes agreed upon towards the improvement of the document would be welcomed, but as to any change in the manner of submitting the constitution, there will b.< “nothing doing." The governor declares he has submitted a new constitution. Those attacking the constitution have declared the bill provides only for making amendment to our present document. “No one will dispute the language with which our present constitution Bets forth the proceedure to be followed in

making amendments," the governor declared, "but the document now before the legislature is not an amendment but a new constitution. This point was settled to the governor’* satisfaction before action was taken It is understood today that the steering committee of both houses of the general assembly will rush platform measures to passage during thd remainder of the session and unimportant bills will be allowed to die. Samuel Gompers will address the assembly In a joint session this afternoon. — p .. ■ - i BOX SOCIAL AND DANCE. Everybody is invited to attend the box social and dance to be give by the Young Men’s Social club to be given at their hall over the Lachot & Rice drug store on Tuesday evening, February 28th. Extensive arrangements are being made, and a good time is being looked forward to. , . --■ x , I. — . THE POLICE COURT NEWS. This morning two affidavits were filed in ’Squire Stone’s court on the charge of provike. The defendants are “China” Miller and Bernard Voglewede. The two cases were continued until 7 o’clock this evening when they will be heard. o NOTICE K. OF C. All members of the Knights of Columbus are requested to be at their hall on Wednesday morning at 7:00 a. m., to attend to the memorial mass which is to be celebrated at the St. Mary’s church at 7:30 o’clock for all the deceased members of the order. o C. W. Hocker of Elkhart returned to his home Saturday after a few days’ visit to his farm south of Monroe. Will Newlon returned home from Indianapolis, where he had been working for the past four weeks. C. W. Merriman, W. S. Smith, O. V. Graham, D. Osterman and O. O. Hocker were at Decatur last Saturday attending the postoffice examination, which was held there before George Everett, a clerk at the Decatur office. — -o—————• BERNE IS PERKING UP.

Washington, D. C., February 21— The town of Berne, Adams county, Indiana, has a population of 1,416, against 1,037, i*n 1900, and 544 in 1890, according to an official count of the thirteenth census as announced today. o— _ . — ■ A quiet wedding took place Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the St. Mary’s parsonage, when the Rev. H. Theodore Wilken performed the ceremony that united the lives of Mr. Claude Gay and Miss Lena Miller, two of the most popular young people of the city. The only witnesses were two intimate friends of the couple, Miss Josephine Lang and Mr. Brice McMillen. The bride was attired in a neat tailored grey costume, comprising a jacket suit with hat and gloves to match, and a dainty white waist. After the wedding the young couple repaired to the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Verena Miller in the south part of town, where they were guests until next afternoon when they went to therr own home east of the city, where they will live. The groom has leased his father’s farm four miles east of the city and had the home nicely furnished and ready for the reception of his bride. The bride is a young lady of pleasing qualities and for a number of years has been employed by the Niblick company as a clerk where she made friends of every one of her wide circle of acquaintances. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gay, and for several years was an employee in his father’s furniture and undertaking establishment, until several months ago when he decided to take up the farm life. The young couple begin their new life with the bgst wishes of every one of their host of friends. With the mercury in the thermometer flitting about but a few degrees above zero, a fine snow falling in the air, and a brilsk wind blowing, the family of E. Place and Mr. Aaron Zirkle, living in the latter's house, on Line street in the south part of the city, were driven out of their beds and into the street in their night clothes at 1:30 Tuesday morning when the house was destroyed by fire, following the explosion of a lamp. In hite efforts to save some property Mr. Zirkle was quite badly burned about the head and face and body, and Is suffering considerably today. He carried an insurance policy on the house for SSOO or S6OO, but Mr. Place, who owned the household goods, did not have a dollar of insurance and did not save a thing, being lucky to escape without injury. Mr. Zirkle, when Interviewed this morning, said: “I have been sick for several days, I and about 1 o’clock thie morning had , another attack, and arose to get some medicine and then returned to bed. I was just going to sleep when I heard

an explosion and Jumping up to see what it was I saw the lamp had bursted and saw the flames leaping up the wall and across the ceiling. The house has stood for many years and its dry condition allowed the flames to secure great headway. I thought of Place and his family and 1 ran out to tell him to get out, but 1 could not apeak above a whisper so I pounded on the door. Then I returned to get my clothes and tried to get In, but the heat was so great that It forced me out and I lost all I had except what I have on. It seemed but a minute until the entire back part of the house was afire and nothing could be gotten out of that part qf the house. I had nine dollars in a pocketbook in an old pair of overalls and in trying to get it I burned my head severely. All I got out of the house was the trousers I have on." The house had recently been rented by E. Place, who had but recently moed into it, and the summer kitchen had been fitted up bj- Mr. Zirkle, who lied there, hits wife being at French Lick for the winter. Mr. Place when Interviewed gave his version of the occurrence as follows: "The first I knew of the fire was when I awoke to find the entire rear part of the house a mass of flames. I could see the flames leaping over the celling and through the doors. I called to my wife to run, and I got the baby and we ran through the front door, the only exit we had. “We had to go as we were, having no time to get our clothes, and we lost everything, not having the time to get anything. I have no insurance at all.” The house is a total loss, a few ragged edges of the walls still standing. It had a cement roof, which confined the blaze to the inside until the neighbors could protect their own property. Undoubtedly the entire row of houses would have been burned under the influence of the strong east wind but for the heroic efforts of the fire company, who gave their atention to the surrounding property, when necessary. All of the persons in the house were forced to flee in their night clothes, barefooted, through the cold to the homes of neighbors, where they are being cared for temporarily. The fire had gained such headway by the time help arrived that only a few pieces of furniture could be carried from the front part of the house until the intense heat drove the workers away. Tuesday morning at 8:00 at the Trinity Catholic church, five and onehalf miles east of Bryant, and of which Father Meyers is the pastor, occurred the wedding 01 Mr. Joseph Spangler of this city to Miss Clara Ulman of that place. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Elnora, and the groom by his brother, Michael of this place. Immediately following the services the party went to the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ulman, where a wedding dinner was served to a few of the near relatives, and where the day was spent by the newly wedded couple, receiving the congratulations of their many friends. Miss Ulman is well known to a number of people of this city, having visited here on several occasions and Is held in high esteem by those with whom she became acquainted. They will leace on a week’s wedding trip to visit with relatives in ■a number of places in Ohio, after which they will return to this city and be at home on the Studebaker farm east of the city where Mr. Spangler's folks now reside. A number from here were in attendance at the services, among them being Mr. Spangler’s folks, who left for that place Mondaj - morning. The entertainment accorded two of the men’s classes OX the Evangelical church by their pastor, the Rev. D. O. Wise, Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lfnn on Mercer avenue, was a happy one. Some time ago, the pastor promised a treat to the men’s class which should be the first to organize under the new movement, and the response resulted in the nearly simultaneous organization of two, who were therefore entertained Monday evening in this way. their wives also being guests, making the entire assemblage inclusive of fifty or more. In honor of the nearness of Washington’s birthday anniversary, the national colors were used in decorating, these findng expression In innumerable flags and many streamers of bunting artistically arranged. In a peanut carrying contest, John Stewart and Mr. Moore were successful in carrying the greatest number of peanuts a given distance on a knife blade, each carrying eight, and they were unanimously accorded first honors. In a guessing contest, questions to be answered by the names of musical terms, which proved to be interesting and instructive, Mrs. Earl Butler carried off the honors. During the evening speeches were given by Presiding Elder J. J. Wise of Fort Wayne, Rev. D. O. Wise and a toast by U. S. Cress in behalf ( of themen’s advanced class, and or & by Charles Van Camp in beha|f cathe young men's class. Mrs. Btreet , liceman <

i Johnson gave • reading that was - much appreciated as was music by the i quartet, comprising Mesdames E. Run- 1 i yon and E. B. Kern and Messrs. Moore I I and D. O. Wise. Refreshments were | i served, those assisting In this being . Joe Linn, Bob Garard, Lawrence El- ; zey and Hope Hoffman. 1 Miss Florence, little daughter of . Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moyer,, of North Tenth street, had a very pleasant time Monday, the twentieth, it being her 1 .' sixth birthday and she asked six of j i' her little friends to come and spend ! J the day with her. The time was I spent in a pleasant social way, the main feature of the happy event being a sumptuous spread served by her mother. A large birthday cake, with six candles, was among the pretty : decorations of the table, and which j presented a very pretty appearance. [ j The invited guests included, besides , Miss Florence, Frieda Clem, Esther Archbold, Velina McClure, Beatrice i Weise and Glennis Elzey. Clamor Fuelling entertained a num- . ber of his many friends in honor of Mr. Jake Fuelling’s son-in-law, Fred i Scheres, who has been employed by! ■ the Armour company for the last two years. The evening was spent in play- i .; Ing games, an elaborate luncheon be- ■ ing served. Those present' were Mr. . 1 and Mrs. Charles. Fuelling, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuelling, Mr. and Mrs. | Fred Scheres, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Fuel- ;' ling, Otto Fuelling and the Misses ;' Caroline Dowling, Clara and Amelia ; Fuelling. 1 I . Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Graber entertain-! J ed a number of friends at supper at I the county farm southwest of the citv,| -1 the event being a sort of farewell . gathering before the Grabers leave i next week for their new home in the > j south part of the county, Mr. Graber ( : retiring after a long period of service 1 . 1 as superintendent of the county farm. . The party included the following who . report a very good time: Dan Niblick, John Staroet, Henry Schulte, Mr. I . and Mrs. Mike Miller of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Laughlin of Jes- > ferson township. Mr. Laughlin suek ceeds Mr. Graber as superintendent. | ■ Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Niblick, liv- , ing south of the city, entertained a . company of friends at dinner Sunday. ( A very fine dinner, with a good time . following, was the order of the day and was enjoyed by the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Niblick . and daughter, Pauline; Mr. and Mrs. - Andrew Zeser and children and Miss 1 Anna Lichtle. i Among the social events to take i place this week will be that of Thursi day evening, when the Baptist Broth- . erhood will entertain for the adult | I' members of the Sunday school and ; their wives. The event will be held, ■ at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. I Hite on South Third street and a ; most pleasant time is being looked ■ forward to. The evening will be spent i socially and It is hoped that all mem- ■ bers will be on hand to take part. 1 Monroe, Ind., Feb. 21—(Special to! > Daily Democrat) —At the annual mee‘-| I ing of the Monroe State bank, held' i on February 16th, at the counting - rooms of the bank here, after the roui tine of business, which came before i .the meeting and the reports of the • cashier, Menno Leichty, were heard ' the officers of the bank for the ensu- • ing year were elected: President, M. - F. Parrish; vice president, William • Keller; cashier, M. S. Leichty; assist- ■ ant cashier, W. S. Smith. The board . of seven directors are: M, S. Leichty, ; M. F. Parrish, William Keller, Frank Highmann, John Braun, W’. S. Smith and Ernest Bwsche. This financial i institution was started here three I years ago and is just entering upon . its four year, with the most flattering ! prospects, and during its existence • has been one of the foremost business s houses in this thriving little city and > had added much to the prosperity here . during these years. The bank is one , of the best conducted in any town the size of Monroe and we bespeak for , the same a prosperous year. Mr. Leichty, who has been its cashier . since its organization, has handled the financial part of the institution with credit to himself as well as those interested. He is a hard worker and through his untiring efforts and unceasing labor has brought this institution to the front ranks of what Monroe can well feel proud of, as having in their midst. The present board of directors are all prominent business men of Monroe and with their cooperation the people of Monroe and vicinity can rest assured that their financial business will be properly taken care of by these gentlemen. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Shirk, a fine girl baby. Mrs. Shirk was formerly Miss Ada Shoaf, one of the most prominent young ladies of Washingt'\ township. \ ’ sm * n ’Jice Smith, Ben Shirk and Fred ’ are puj t bree of Monroe’s prominent i souiliW' have received word from ; uis, < g e jn rea( jj nefig t 0 j e . s t-MondX / --3 k -•«. ... Ceph MeTchl.

port for duty as mail ‘weigher on different railroads. The boys are “de- ’ lighted” on their future prospects. Charles and Sam Martz left Saturday for an extended trip to Cardwell, Mo„ and Jonesboro, Ark. Mr. Lammiman will visit with his sjs- ■ ter, Mrs. Joseph Thomas, of Cardwell, while Mr. Martz will visit with relatives at various points in Arkansas. They will be absent about four weeks. Monroe is now up to the minute with the latest crossing bells put up by the G. R. & I. railroad, and have also put up three “forty candle” power candle lamps on the main crossings, and have also an assistant to the hustling agent of the railroad company at this place, as the business of the road has so greatly increased within the past year to to require two , men to handle the volume of business done here. J. F. Mayer spent Sunday with his parents here. Don’t forget the lecture to be given at Monroe by Professor Gorden, the ! celebrated character artist, to be here on Wednesday, March Ist. Mr. Gor- ' don is the leading artist in his line of work and will be a rare treat for all to see. Let our people give him a full house as it will well pay you to be present. The lecture course management in Monroe was fortunate in securing this gentleman as one of the attractions on their number. Let’s all turn out on that date, March Ist. The literary society of the Monroe high school will give their next enter- | tainment on Wednesday instead of Friday of this week. The subject for debate is, “Resolved, That a girl under the age of nineteen years should , not keep company.” Affirmative, Men- ; no Leichty and Clarence Smith; negative, O. V. Graham and O. Todd. This will be a warm contest. The male quartet of Monroe, composed of MelI vin Noffsinger, Walter Lobenstine and Robert Shirk, will furnish some of the latest vocal music. Miss Jennie Woods of Decatur was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oliver and other friends over Sunday. o The funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Smith, wife of William Smith, a life-long resident of the county, whose death occurred Monday, as stated in Monday evenings paper, will be held Thursday morning at 11 o’clock from the United Brethren church at Pleasant Mills. Mrs. Smith’s demise was caused by paralysis. About two or three weeks ago she suffered an attack, from which she partially recovered, but a relapse came and her | death was the matter of a very short time. This was the second attack, , the first having been experienced about three years ago. Mrs. Smith was the daughter of Henry Fordyce, one of the pioneer residents of the county, and was a sister of Simeon Fordyce. Surviving are the husband, William Smith, and one daughter, Mrs, Nimrod McCullough, residing seven miles southeast of the city, with I whom Mr. and Mrs. Smith had been ■ making their home the past year, and where her death occurred. She leaves one brother, Simeon Fordyce, and two sisters, Mrs. David Eicher, of near Willshire, Ohio, and Mrs. D. J. Schenck of near Pleasant Mills. Mrs. Smith was one of the best known ladies of that vicinity and her death has caused universal sorrow. oJOHN STRAIT DEAD, J Jesse Essex and Perry Andrews of near Monroe Monday evening received word of the death of their brother-In-laiw, John Strait, of Germantown, Ohio, formerly a resident of this county, his death occurring Monday at the home of his son, from a dropsical affection. The remains will arrive here sometime tomorrow afternoon and will be taken to Monroe, where funeral services will be held .from the M. E. church. The body wifi be laid to rest in the Ray cemetery beside the grave of his wife, whose death occurred a few years ago. The deceased was well known here, having resided in the vicinity of Monroe many years. ** * I. GET YOUR TICKETS, & All those not yet having purchased tickets for the music recital to be given on Friday evening by the Academy of Music at the Knights of Columbus hall, should do so at once. They can be had from the various pupils who have them at their disposal or at the Holthouse drug store for the sum of twenty-five cents. Arrangements have been made for the accommodation of many and a large crowd is looked for. —— IN THE POLICE COURTS The two provoke cases in ’Squire Stone’s court were terminated today when the defendants, “China” Miller and Bernard Voglewede appeared and pleaded guilty and paid the fines sessed. , PAY BIG