Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 6, Decatur, Adams County, 9 February 1911 — Page 6

The erection of • new high school • building for the city of Decatur la an assured thing. The school board, comprising A. H. Sellemeyer, O. L. Vance and Fred Mills, held a special meeting Thursday evening, the object being to discuss the building, which is necessary on account of the crowded condition of the present central school in which the high school is located, the board acting under the instruction of the state board of education. The board talked of different things that came up and then proceeded to take the necessary steps to secure the erection of the high school building, the location and character of the building to be determined later, the motion to this effect being unanimously carried. The board has several desirable locations in view and spent a busy morning in the field, looking over the sites and getting things ready for a selection. When the site is secured, active steps further will be taken to begin the erection of the building as soon as possble in order to finish it by the time of the opening of school in the fall. o IN THE POLICE COURTS. The case postponed from Tuesday and set for trial this morning, the charge being that of allowing minors to play pool, was called this morning in Mayor Teeple’s court. Attorneys appeared for both sides, but the defendant was acquitted. Another affidavit was sworn this morning and in all probability will be served today. The charge is serious, carrying with it a heavy penalty. Pssibly the trial will be held in the mornng. The case of Lous Doolittle, the Clover Leaf conductor, arrested at Clarion yesterday, failed to materialize at 'Squire Stone's court this morning. Doolittle gave bond, but did not appear. HAD GOOD MEETING Several arose for prapers and indicated a desire for a better life at the meeting at the Methodist church Thursday night The meeting was Inspiring and helpful. Services again tonight A cordial Invitation is extended to all. FEAST OF ST. BLASIUS. One of the old practices of the Catholic church was carried outtoday at the St. Mary's church, it being the feast day of St. Blasius, a time on which the people of the entire Catholic world have their throats blessed to be protected from this Illness during the year. It is an ancient cusyears, and one practiced the world over. — ■■ o ■ NI BLtCK-M AJOR. Rev. D. 0. Wise Officiate at Wedding Thursday Morning. Thursday morning at 9 o'clock occurred the quiet wedding of Mr. Sherman Major and Mrs. Ida Niblick. The couple, after receiving their license immediately proceeded to the Evangeical parsonage,, where the Rev. D. O. Wise spoke the words that united two hearts into one. The bride is a well known young lady in the city of Decatur and is a most estimable person of excellent character. The groom came from the Buckeye state, of near Wren. He, too, is a fine young man and has back of him many warm friends who wish him the joys of a happy married life. The newly wedded couple will maks their home near Wren, Ohio. ■ » ■ " REPORTED LITTLE BETTER. (United Press Service.) Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 3 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Archbishop Patrick J. Ryan of the Catholic arch-dio-cese, who has been near death’s door with heart trouble for several days, baa shaken off his physical depressions which weighed heavily upon him and today his condition was given out by the attending physellans as being sightly Improved, but who offer no hopes for his recovery. After mass this morning he received holy communion. Later a letter from President Taft was read to him in which the president wished him a speedy recovery. O ’ 1 - Thursday evening the Pocahontas order was entertained by four of the members. Mrs. Elias Crist, Mrs. James Bain, Mrs. Alice Brokaw and Mr. Cyrus Weaver were the principals in perpetrating the surprise. About forty of the members were present and after a lodge session they were requested to remain and a bountiful repast was served. The menu consisted of bread and butter sandwiches, chicken salad, pickles, coffee, ice cream, cake. Arrangements are being made for a public entertainment on February 22nd, Washington’s birthday. No lodge session will be held on this date, the Intentions of the committee being

1 only to interest prospective caadii dates in the order. , Another social time is scheduled . for next Thursday, and those absent I at the last night's session are request- ■ ed to be present at the next. KICKED BY A HORSE. Louis Scheumann of the interurban > ( freight car was off duty Friday, there- »[ suit of being kicked by a horse Thurs- • day night at 9 o’clock while loading t them on a car to send to Fort Wayne. • While the kick produced quite a pain- - ful result it was not serious enough 1 to disable him at the time and he acf companied the load of horses to Fort , Wayne. This morning, however, he - felt greater effects of the injury and >■ was unable to report for duty. 1 oELWOOD MAN GETS PAROLE 1 Alonzo Kessler of Elwood, who set - fire to his home recently in order to - collect insurance on his household - goods, and was sentenced to state > prison by Judge Bagot, was released from jail Thursday evening on parole granted by Governor Marshall. When Judge Bagot refused a parole the case was carried up to the governor. r Kessler's excuse for setting fire to his > home was that he needed cash with s which to meet his debts and hoped ; to realize it from insurance. The i mistake the fellow made was in giv- • Ing the alarm too soon after applying the torch. The fire had not gained sufficient headway and was soon > extinguished by the fire department. I —o MR. AND MRS. FRISTOE HOME. Mr. and Mrs. James Fristoe, who i have been making their home at Winona for some time, arrived here last evening and will remain here until • next Thursday with friends. Mr. Fristoe is working in the treasurer's office at that place and is coming right to the front with the people of that town. FUNERAL OF MRS. WOODS. Funeral services for Mrs. James H. Woods of east of this city, whose death occurred suddenly Wednesday evening, after but a two hours' illness, were conducted this morning at 10 o'clock at the United Brethren church at Wren, Ohio, by the Rev. W. Z. Roberts. Burial in the Wren cemetery. '■ " ♦ DANIEL BOONE ON THE TRAIL. ‘'Daniel Boone on the Trail,” a thrilling romance of colonial days, is the next attraction at the Bosse opera house, Wednesday, February Sth, for one night. Daniel Boone is one of those soul-stirring dramas that appeals to every man, woman and child who have within them a spark of patriotism. Manager Harris has mounted the historical production complete with scenery painted from photographs along the beautiful Kentucky river, where Boone's interesting campaign against the Shawneee took place. A number of real Sioux Indians loaned by Uncle Sam from one of his reservations are used in the exciting scenes of the play. A pack of Siberian wolves, a den of ferocious bears, and Boone's famous trailing dogs are also worked into the different scenes and helps to give it the real atmosphere of pioneer days when our earlier settlers had to fight them by night and the howling savages by day. The burning of Boone’s cabin, the throwing of Elizabeth Zane into the den with the hungry wolves ,the surrender of Cornwallis and Washing- , ton’s message to Boone are among the many scenes of this famous drama. A reception tendered members of the Democratic Editorial association of Indiana and their families at the home of Secretary of State and Mrs. L. G. Ellingham, 1620 North Pennsylvania street, marked the beginning of the annual midwinter meeting of the editors and the opening of Mr. and Mrs. Ellingham’s Indianapolis home. The evening was pleasantly spent, the editors renewing old friendships and making new ones, and Mr. and M*s. Ellingham proving themselves delightful entertainers. Guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. Ellingham, Governor and Mrs. Marshall, Senator-elect and Mrs. John W’. Kern and Mr. and Mrs. Clay Metzger of Plymouth. Mr. Metzger is president of the Democratic Editorial association of Indiana. The evening was spent informally that the editors and democratic state offl- i cials might greet one another and ; form new friends. Light refreshments j were served during the evening tn the dining room, which was tastefully decorated and arranged. The democratic editors attending the meeting ] of the association are accompanied ; by their ? wives, and the wives and fam- < ilies of the state officers who were i present assisted in entertaining lasi. { evening. More than 100 guests enjoy- < ed the hospitality of the secretary of 1 stated home*-—lndianapolis Star. Mr. < and Mrs. J. H. Heller, who are in In- 1 dianapolis attending the meeting of < the State Editorial association, were c attendants at the reception. j The neighbors and friends of Mrs.

Homer Lower, living esst of the city, j remembered her birthday anniversary | Friday in a charming way by giving her a surprise call, coming in the morning In a body with baskets of delicious things from which a sumptuous dinner was served at noon. The ladles spent the entire day at the Lower home and the day was one of unexcelled pleasure to all, and the wish that the event might annually be of as much pleasure was expressed , by all. The party included Mesdames Ross Wolfe. Albert Bailey, Abe, Brown. Willis Spuller. J. 8. Lower, Alex Drummond. Charles Rabbttt and daughter, Huldah, Charles Wolfe and children, Bert Wolfe, William Worden and daughter, Opal; Jesse Schwartz and daughter, Lola; Reuben Gilpen, Charles Bailey and daughters, Irene and Mabel; Otto Johnson and Sam Workinger. The G. W. C. girls spent a delightfiy evening with Miss Kate Ginley, cards being the game of the evening, after which a tempting luncheon was served. Prizes were won by Anna Ginley and Bertha John. Miss Vena Parent will be hostess at the meeting next Friday evening. A most pleasant surprise was sprung on James Knavel and Rev. L. C. Hessert by Mr. and Mrs. William Breiner living east of the city, Mr. Knavel celebrating his sixty-first birthday anniversary and Rev. Hessert his thirtieth. While they bad been invited to the Breiner home to dinner, neither knew there were to be a number of other guests there and that special preparation had been made in celebration of the anniversaries. The party included Mr. and Mrs. James Knavel Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hessert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore and sons. Franklin and John, Mrs. Mat Breiner and son, Charles, Mrs. Jane Walters and Miss Pearl Breiner. A great dinne--with beautiful birthday cakes, a special feature was served. Mrs. Harry Helm entertained the Ladies' Aid society of the Christian church Friday afternoon, the session being a profitable one and highly Interesting. Those present were Mee dames J. M. Dawson. Noah Mangold. G. T. Burke, Arthur Fisher, G. C. Steele, Hancher, A. Hoffman, Jacob Eady, Will Parr, P. G. Williams. Missea Deasie Beery, Jeanette Steele and Mary Burke. Otto, Anna and Minnie Zwick of Seward, Neb., who will leave next Tuesday for their home after a visit here, were guests of honor at a card party given Friday evening by Miss Minnie Schroeder at her home at St. Johns. After cards a supper was enjoyed. Prizes were won by Ida Bultemeier, Martin Scheumann, Pauline and Henoch Heckman. About forty guests enpoyed the hospitality of the Schroeder home. Last Friday evening a surprise party was held by Mr. and Mrs. Crist France of Monroeville for their eon, Hugo. The evening was spent in playing games and also much excellent music was had. Many Decatur people were there, among those present being Caroline Dowling, Cla-a Fuelling, May Furst, Amelia Fuelling, Pauline France, Minnie Fuelling, Elsie France, Henry and Herman Fuelling, Edward Bucher, William France and Albert France. At a late hour the Decatur people started for home, wishing Hugo many more happy surprises. Another pleasant surprise party was that held by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuelling in honor of the seventeenth birthday of their son, Edward. Large bouquets of carnations and ferns decorated the rooms and after an evening spent in the games dear to the hearts of the young, a bountiful oyster supper was served. Those present were May Furst of Dowagiac, Mich.; Clara Fuelling. Amelia Fuelling, Caroline Dowling, Lyda Getting, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fuelling, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Hobrock, Misses Ida and Clara Boerger, Emma and Marie Fuelling, Messrs. Herman Melcher, Theo, and John Heuer, Martin, Edward, Theo, and Henry Fuelling, Otto Cline, Otto Fuelling and Henry Getting. This morning the Misses Amelia Fuelling and May Furst walked from Monroeville to Decatur to do some shopping. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Baker of North Sixth street gave a pleasant dinner party yesterday at their home, guests being Mrs. Noah Mohler and Mrs. Geo. Dorris of Logan, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Alva Aurand, Mrs. J. D. Bollinger. The members of the Zion’s Lutheran Aid society held their regular sewing ; session at the school house all day i yesterday, Mrs. Henry Lankenau serv- i ing the luncheon at the noon hour. s , SERVICES Al SALEM CHURCH. 1 South Salem M. E. church has been ; havin ga glorious revival under the 1 preaching of Rev. D. A. J. Brown. Fri- , day night there were two conversions, i making eight in this meetisg. Sunday ; evening the fire fell and victory crown- < ed our efforts when eight more were 1 blessedly saved. Monday night elev-‘ 1 en were $k the altar and ten of these * i were blessed with salvation and * j came, bought and found salvation. ‘ i came, sounght and found salvation, i Bleased be the name of the Lord. I Tuesday evening a large class was m

'received lnt» the church, while RevBrown read a plain but impfessho 'ceremony and the reception that so lowed touched the hearts of score, of souls. Fathers and mothers when they saw their children safe) X >. u. -™> °< Wept for joy. Come with us and will do thee good. The pastor was unable to close cause of the great Interest being i shown. h Many have been received into trie church and we are all rejoicing anJ looking for greater victories yet. Ihe crowds are very large, even though the roads are very bad, yet the people walk two miles and more to conn. We are told in the Word to tarry until the power came, and we have ! fulfilled this requirement and now enjoy real Holy Ghost meetings. The ‘ pastor postponed his meeting at Bobo : until Sunday evening, February sth, the Lord willing. D. A. J. BROWN. r* ■ ■ ’ Susie Eury vs. Sheriff T. J. Dlrkens and John Sovine is the title of a new case filed, in which she asks immei diate possession oi one bay mare, eighteen years old, with a white star ' in front of her forehead, the animal valued at $l5O, and which she claims the defendants are detaining unlawfully and without right. Peterson &■ Moran are the plaintiffs attorneys. Summons was placed in the hands of the coroner for service. She demands possession and $206 damage for its detention. Another new* case is that brought by James H. Sullivan against Frank C. Foreman for contribution for money paid. Deman, $75. F. B. Dickerns is attorney for the plaintiff. County Clerk J. P. Haefling and Deputy D. O. Roop were unusually busy today filling out the quarterly pension papers for the soldiers. The following real estate transfers have been recorded: Jacob Wechter to John E. Wechter, 80 acres, Blue Creek. 11.00; Ida Belle Miller to John E. Jack, quit claim deed to 50 acres, Monroe tp, 1225; Frederick Mutchler to Lewis W. Frank, .0 acres, Root tp., $3000; Henry Schindler to Alfred Romy, inlot, Berne. $2600; George Zehr to Nellie Zehr, 40 acres, Jefferson tp., $2200. The February term of court will open next Monday. • — PROCTOR QUESTION SOLVED. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 2 —(Special to Dally Democrat)—The question as to what is to become of the Proctor option bill was solved in the democratic caucns here today. It was agreed that the governor should sign the bill as it now stands and an amendment will be made to straighten it out as to the clause for the number of the qualified petitioners. The amendment will provide that where the number of electors in a part of a township outside the city cannot be figured from the records, the county commissioners shall order a poll taken of the territory. Commissioners will also be given other power. Several attorneys said today such a bill would be constitutional. o— . PROCTOR SALOON RESTRICTION. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 2 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The question as to what will be done with the Proctor regulation bill came up today. It is understood that the governor will not sign the bill until the house holds caucus and discusses Its amendment. The senate this morning passed a bill to accept the donation from Mr. Long and his wife for the erection of a state hospital, as a result of an amendment to the Proctor regulation bill adopted in the senate today saloons will be restricted to one for the first 500 population in a town or township, and an additional one for each one thousand population. MORE FACTORY ROOM NEEDED. Lose 4. Thomae Cigar Factory to be Materially Increased in Size. Foundations are being laid for the erection of an addition, 32x12 feet, to the building owned by John Niblick and occupied by the Lose & Thomas cigar factory. The fullding will be of brick, one story high, of modern design, especially for factory purposes. This progressive firm has been crowded for room for some time and since securing the contract for furnishing many thousands of the J. A. M. Adair cigars, the capacity of the already over-taxed factory was clearly proven Inadequate, hence it was necessary to rush arrangements for more factory room. The Intention of the firm to employ, about ten more cigarmakers and about ten girls for stripPing the leaf tobacco. This addition will only provide for the present needs of the firm, and as the new brand of cigars gain in popularity tew additions will of necessity have’

. ..Mod" and Docatur Is in a fair “ x .»■ •* him factories in the “ lddle *** Tte new addition will be ready for nnncv in the course of two or three X Ind will at once be occupied. REVIVAL AT WASHINGTON. The revival services which began at he Washington M. E. church this Uek in charge of the pastor, he „... j. c Valentine, are continuing with much interest, the attendance I being large and the Interest in acWill extend through next week at least. __ held crossing too long. . Louis Doolittle, conductor on a west- , bound freight on the Clover Leaf, allowed his train to hold a crossing a ’ little too long this morning and as a result he was arrested at Marion by order of Prosecutor Parrish. An affi- , davit was filed early this morning by a citizen and a telephone message . sent forward to intercept the man. . Bond was secured by the conductor • and he was allowed to finish his trip, i He will arrive in this city tomorrow , morning and will have his trial at - 'Squire Stone's court at 9 o’clock. —a- “ . Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 2-There I has been a great deal of talk about 1 the error or misspelling in the Proctor • amended local option law as being the cause of delay in getting the governor’s signature to the bill, but some of t those on the inside are telling a dist ferent story. They intimate that the • governor has been using the delay in ! getting a good many promises that the proposed regulation bill will be coming down the legislative pike, and 1 that it will be a sure enough regula- ’ tion bill by the time it reaches the r final roll call in the two houses. The governor wants regulation. As he usually’gets what he wants, the opin- ’ ion is universal that he will in no way ' be disappointed when the Proctor bill • reaches him. This sentiment is pre--1 vailing here and apparently there is - not only no objection to such a bfll and law, but every one wants it. If : there are any objections they are cerI tainly sewed up among a few of ths ’ members, and the leaks refuse to ' leak. It is not believed that there will be any fight against the bill. It has already reached the stage of be--1 Ing made a special order on second reading, and perhaps before this is being read the true feeling of the individual members of the upper branch of the general assembly will be shown. Both the house and senate are doing business before a large crowd of visitors. The galleries are filled and the aisles are crowded from morning until evening. A great many of these innocent looking visitors are nothing short of real lobbysts, some of whom draw real money for being instrumental in putting to sleep any legislation that might have a tendency to interfere with the happiness or welfare of the interests such lobbyist represents. They are hard on the job all right and if there is one, there is a hundred keen-eyed and quick-witted men from every section of the state, who are interested in the welfare of the great state of Indiana, and they 1 spend every minute of the day watching the legislative mill grind its daily grist. It is a strong combination to go up against, and daily observations by an innocent bystander is sure to suggest to him the need of a law that will put the lobby in the dowa and out club. It is a menace to society and the good name of any state. They should be dealt with in away that would bring results—and those ■ results should be annihilation. It la common talk that the present lobby is nothing but a lot of lame ducks in comparison to the real thing that has existed around the state house during the legislative sessions during the past. This one is fierce enough. Building and loan associations are being discussed and some of the boys who are looking for a soft place to ' light want traveling examiners at so much per examiner. It will make Places but the bill is having hard sledding. Bankers are here in num- ' bers protesting against a proposed trust companies' bill, officers are here trying to increase the size of their salaries and one trustee today said that there are ten hundred and sixteen of them that would rum the democratic Party unless they got satisfaction. 9o ' you see it is getting real exciting. The assessors are busy, too, but they are already showing signs of discouragement and are about ready to throw up their hands. ® l. G. E One of the most delightful evening •■aiJes in some time was that given Otto, Minnie and Anna Zwick of SewwRh X? h ° me aft€r a Vlßit hero with. relatives and friends. Eight the Bulteaeler home on North

Third street, at which the guests w seated for progressive pedro. i n much enjoyed game, first priz Pg w * won by Minnie Schroeder and Chan#* Berning, and the boobies by Mi nn i Zwiok and Herman'Schroeder. After ' the games, the tables were cleared and a nice luncheon served. G ueßt| were Della Droege. Freda [»roe se Emma Heckman, Johanna Jaebker Minnie Zwick, Anna Zwick, B er , ha Zwick, Ida Bultemeier, Alvina Man. and, Mary Scheumann, Sophia Scheumann Fred Scheumann, Louise Scheu. man, Minnie Schroeder, Lydia Getting, Anna Berning. Christina Be rn . ing, Charles Berning, Julius Scheu- ! mann, Paul Scheumann, Mart Aumann, Theo. Droege, Win meyer, Charles Bultemeyer. Henoch Heckman, Albert Scheumann. Hermann Mailand, Hermann Schroeder Fred Jaebker, Herman Scheirnaiu’ Gust Fuhrmann, Otto Zwick. Mrs. Sarah Decker, one of the well known elderly ladies of the city, was eighty-one years of ago Wednesday, j and the day was made pleasant for ‘ her in many ways by her friends. During the day the members of the Presbyterian Ladies' Aid society g ave her a postal card shower, which was replete with good wishes and kind greetings and in the evening, the members of the W. R. C. and a fewother friends arranged a surprise party for her, in which a taffy pulling and other jolly things were called into requisition in making a happy evening. Mrs. Decker has nearly recovered from injuries received in a r» cent fall, and is quite well for one ,t her age. All the members of the Ladies' Shakespeare club answered to the roll call Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. E. Rice, with historical items about Ceylon, after which a very good paper on ‘‘Pearl Fisheries,” prepared by Mrs. Rice, was read by that lady. Mrs Sprang will be hostess next week. Twenty members of the Concord Lutheran Aid society enjoyed Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Oscar Fritzinger north of Monmouth. Mrs. Charles Johnson had a very interesting reading, and after the devotional business periods, the guests lingered conversing in social enjoyment and partook of the delicious luncheon provided by the hostess. Miss Lulu Jahn or near Peterson will entertain a company of Decatur and Bluffton friends Sunday. Among those from this city will be Margaret Clark and Bertha Kinney. Mrs. L. B. Brokaw entertained a company of ladiee at a comfort knotting Wednesday evening, the party including Mesdames Frank Keller, Charles Zeser, C. Vogt, G. C Steele and Sadie Cowley. After the knotting the hostess served a delicious supper. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Lord and daughter, Naomi, Mrs. Harvey Teeple and daughter, Gladys, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moyer and daughters, Eva and Glendoris, went to Fort Wayne today tk attend a birthday party to be given this evening for Fred Snyder, formerly of this city. Mr. and Mrs’ Peter Gaffer were prevented from attending by the illness of Mrs. Gaffer. On Wednesday evening a party was given at the home of Lawrence Strickler in honor of his thirtieth birthday. The evening was spent in music and singing, and ice cream and cake, apples and pop-corn were served. A very good time was had by all. Those present were Messrs, and Mesdames George Strickler, Frank Haggard and son, Harold; Miss Beulah Cook, Miss ~ Laura Strickler, Mr. George Strickler and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Strickler. A desire that many more such happy birthdays may be enjoyed was expressed by all. The horse sale at the stables on First street was begun at 10 o'clock this morning with a large number o buyers present and an unusually large gathering of farmers. The sale was opened by uct ' on8 ® a | McNabb of Ashland. Ohio. Over 309 horses were listed and the sale » continue until alte tonight. Men ex pert in judging horses say that bis sale is positively one of the best sa held in history of the company, bo in the superiority of the stock offer ed and in size as well. Early t morning the barn was crowded W1 buyers who were looking over ~ stock, preparatory to buying. the management was busily engag e in hustling along the final arrange ments for the opening. r Fully five hundred persons ftpre the barns at 2 o’crock and as to press the management report* ' the sale is but half throughstock is bringing a very g° od p and buying is brisk. The net, will be held on February 15 th ' DEMOCRAT WANT ‘ADS