Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 8, Decatur, Adams County, 23 February 1911 — Page 1

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you should go and meet them! Who" wh J'> the memb ‘ >ra of “ Uucle SgnVg Family." as introduced to the itizens of Decatur at Bosses opera hoUge tomorrow evening by Sidney j Landon, the last one of the entertain erg of the lyceum course given this winter under the auspices of the Decatur high school. The date of the enchainment happens to be Washingtons birthday anniversary, and what more appropriate day could have been chosen for the presentation of the family of Uncle Sam? Many Decatur people have witnessed Sidney Lanllon and speak of his entertainments in words of highest praise. The entertainment he gives Is radically different from the regular lecture or musteal, in that by the use of wigs, paints and other stage rig-up, he -makes up' one the stage in full view of his audience, to impersonate such characters as he wills. A notice says: Mr. Landon has achieved success as g character artist. The secret 01 his success lies in his genuine and lofty determination to excel. Richly dowed by nature with a versatility that is extraordinary, he has added much by experience and culture. His art is to interpret life, and he does this with al Ithe varrying shades and subtle emotions peculiar to humanity. His sympathetic nature and keen perception, coupled with his genius, enables him to present a great variety of characterization, and he has carefully arranged his programs so they delight the popular as well as the literary audience.” Those not having regular course tickets, may get one for this single number for thirty-five cents. Besides Mr. Landons numbers there will be music by the high school chorus. Th entertainment will begin at 8 o'clock. REAL INDIANS. Will Assist in Giving Degree in Red Men's Hall Tomorrow Night. Wednesday evening the Red Men are arranging to have a big meeting at which time five candidates will te given the adoption degree. One of the features of the evening will be the presence of four real Indians from the reservation who are men ■ bers of the order. They will take part in the work and later will instruct the boys how real Indians act on the war path and in their camps. This instruction will be of the utmost value in giving realistic work in the degrees. This is an opportunity for all Red Men to secure a knowledge of the ways of the real Indians and they should be present. After the degree is conferred there will be a luncheon and all will enjoy a good time. As large an attendance as possible is desired and the sachem requests that all the brothers be present at 7:30. o — DAUGHTER VERY SICK. Mrs. Solomon Billman this morning received a message from Indianapolis tellin gher of the serious illness apolis telling her of the serious illness to ccme at once, as she was not expected to live through the night. The message was brief and did not state any particulars of her illness, the parents here being unaware of any sickness whatever and the news came to them as a severe shock. Mrs. Billman left on the noon train for that city to be at her bedside. Mrs. Scott is well known here, having lived in this city for many years, her maiden name being Miss Bessie Billman. o ■ — The school board held an important meeting at the Central building Tuesday afternoon, at which was present Dr. J. M. Miller, county health officer, and C. N. Christen, architect. The condemnation action was talked over and plans made concerning same. Dr. Miller said that the formal notice would not be served for a week, or until he heard further from the state board, but that the board could rest assured that any courtesy that could be extended would be, and that the order would not be effective before June. However, he said there would be no use trying to extend the time beyond that. Upon motion it was voted that the board employ a competent engineer and architect to estimate the cost of the improvements demanded and they will be taken care of during the coming summer. Ideas as to the probable cost of remodeling the building vary from SI,OOO to $lO,000. It was also agreed by the board that they proceed with the plans for the new high school building and Attorney Dore B. Erwin was instructed to take the necessary steps to vacate the alley south of the school property, with the idea of building on the

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Studabaker lot. If the cost of the remodelling of the old building is excessive then they wRI build a fourroom building which can be added to when the money is available, but if possible they will buMd an eight room high school buolding this summer. The board is between two fires. Along came an inspector a few weeks ago who said they must arrange for more room by next year or the high school commission would be taken away. Preparing for this they are met with opposition and the petition to condemn the central buHdiMg results as stated. To remedy this they must expend considerable money, which makes the financing of the building a Chinese puzzle. However, they seem capable of working it out. —& — At 7:30 yesterday morning an annual custom of the Knignts of Columbus was carried out when a memorial for the deceased members of the lodge was celel rated and which was attended by nearly every member of the order. They met ar the hall prior to the appointed time and marched in a procession to the St. Mary’s church, attending the services in a body, which were officiated at by Father Flaherty, his is the custom of the or. der throughout the country, a day beityr set apart for the remembrance of their deceased brethren. Since the organization of the council here in May. 190.", with a membership of for-ty-five, and the twenty-two charter membeis who had belonged to the Ft. Wayne council being transferred to the lodge here, they have grown to over two hundred members, and have lost but six members in six years time. The deceased members are Charles Ehinger. Leopold Yager, B. J. Wemhoff. R. J. Holthouse, Charles Colchin and Albine Smith. oLAID TO REST Many Attend the Last Earthly Rites of Mrs. Ahr. The last respects over the remains of the late Mrs. Marry Anna Ahr whose death occurred at an early hour Monday morning was held at one thirty o'clock from the Methodist church and of which congregation she has been a faithful member for many years. A large attendance was present to pay their respects and to one whose passing casts much sorrow over a wide circle of friends. The services were in charge of the pastor Rev. Church who paid a highly tribute to the elderly lady. Interment was made at the Maplewood cemetery. MEMBER OF MARINE CORPS Clarence Bremerkamp, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Bremerkamp of this city is now located at Annapolis, Md., where he is a member of the United States Marine Corps, having enlisted some two weeks ago. His duty w ill be as a guard on board one of the big battle ships. He has not been assigned for duty yet, and probably will not be for two or three months. He will no doubt see some of the world before returning to Decatur. o— ' fine list of books. For Rental Shelf at the Decatur Public Library. The following new books have been received for addition to the rental shelf of the library: Jim Hands—Child. The Root of Evil —Dixon. The Doctor’s Lass —Booth. Helen With the High Hand-Ben-nett. Berenice— Oppenheim. The Trial of Ninety-Eight-Service. The Married Miss Worth—Hale. The Phantom of the Opera—Leroux. The Golden Web —Partridge. The Married' Life of the Fred Carrolls— Wililams. Colonel Todhunter of Missouri Saunders. Burning Daylight—London. The Purple Parasol— George Barr McCutcheon. The Brass Bowl-Louis Joseph Vance A Knight of the Cumbertrail-John F °Diana of the Cross-Ways— George Meredith. The body of Johrr Strait, the former Adams county man, whose death oc-enfi-ed al Germantown, Ohio. Monday, !„ ’ 1:30 over the Clover Leaf. In the transfer at Ohio City the funeral corX— lhe Erl ’ d ”, < ’,X at 12’47, but the Clover Leaf tiain here a. 1203, w» held lor Ulen,

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at Ohio City thirty minutes and the body, accompanied by the son and daughter of the deceased, and a number of other relatives arrived here on that train. They were met by Meyer, Scherer & Beavers and a large number of Adams county relatives and the cortege proceeded at once to Monroe, where the funeral services were held In the M. E. church, after which burial took place in the Ray cemetery, the body being laid beside the grave of the wife, whose death occurred a number of years ago. The message received Tuesday by relatives here, stated that the death was due to asthma and dropsy, but this was a mistake, his demise having been caused by heart trouble and paralysis. About a year ago he suffered an attack of paralysis, and another recently, he being ill about a week before his death. Mr. Strait was well known to many here, having resided for many years near Monroe, and also has a large number of relatives in the county. ■ " ■ o ■ ■■ ■ - The city council, with all members present and Mayor Teeple presiding, met in regular session Tuesday evening to take charge of what business had come to their notice during the past two weeks. The minutes of the last meeting were read by tbe clerk and approved by the members. The first question to be discussed was from the street and sewer committee, to whom complaints had been made by various parties on account of the poor condition of sidewalks in different parts of the city. At this time of the year nothing can be done, and this work was referred to the committee to look into attains and report at the next meeting, as to where such improvements should be made. The walks on North Second street and also along the waterworks on Third street, and also along the east side of Ninth street, running north from Monroe street, and the construction of a four-foot walk where there is none, or where the present condition of those already down require repairs were brought to the attention of the council. The clerk was also authorized to call the attention of Julius Haugk, the contractor, to the alley on the west side of the postoffice, which runs along and comes out on this side of the Noah Ark building on North Second street, to make a number of necessary improvements, according to his contract for said thoroughfare. The mayor's report for the'year 1910 was read, giving an account of the financial standing of the city, during which time the city’s debt was reduced over fourteen hundred dollars. He also made two recommendations, which he deemed it his duty to make at this time. One of these was for the disposal of the grounds where the city hall formerly stood, as the present standing of the city would not permit the erection of a building, and the money obtained could be used to a much better advantage in some other way. or to look for a location more suitable for the erection of a building sometime hence. The other suggestion given was in regard to better advantages for the conveying of the city’s coal to the plant than the present way. These were merely suggestions from the may?>r, but are points to be considered and will be taken care of in the near future. The mayor’s report was approved and ordered to be spread on record. A new desk for the clerk, which has for some time been a necessity, was ordered purchased to better carry on the work required. The clerk was also ordered to advertise for bids for coal, its hauling and for furnishing oil for one year, the bids to be opened at the next regular meeting. A new pump for the furnishing of more water for the reservoir at the waterworks plant is thought by the superintendent as well as other members of the city board to soon be a necessity. This matter was brought up and talked over, but no definite action taken. It will have to be figured out as to what will be the best way for furnishing stronger steam pressure in acquiring the water. The following bills were allowed: Wells Fargo Express Co $ 1.95 John Hill I ’ Bo Clint Fisher i- 50 John Sprague I°- 10 Ft. Wayne Electric Works ... 17.29 Sunday Creek Coal Co 173.98 Adams Express Co 20.35 L. A. Holthouse 36 - 25 Latt Water Pump Co “• 4-00 National Coal Co 124.12 Producers Coal Co 87.94 Ohio Kentucky Coal Co 48.10 Lucy Gregory 40.00 National Coal Co 61.65 D. F. Teeple 8 29 & # &

Snow Bros 3.00 Decatur Furnace Co 2.50 J. Brlte 203.60 G. R. & I. 249.75 G. R. & 1 223.90 Chicago & Erie R. R 185.25 Frank Peterson 10.50 First National Bank 503.64 First National Bank 22.50 First National Bank 22.50 Old Adams County Bank 23.50 Decatur Democrat 51.00 J. B. ARCHER'S OPERA. Presented in Fort Wayne—Of Interest to Decatur Folk. The several Decatur people who have studied music under John B. Archer of Fort Wayne wijl be interested in hearing about the production of "The Red Letter,” the delightful opera composed by him, which will be presented at the Majestic theater Monday and Tuesday evenings, February 27th and 28th. The opera will be given under the auspices of the Apollo club of Fort Wayne, directed by Mr. Archer and staged by Geo. A. Herbert of Chicago. The cast, is in the hands of the most noted singers of the city, several of whom have already won a reputation on the boards. The chorus is exceptional, being composed of the members of the Apollo club and others, and the production will be a great musical event in Fort Wayne. Miss Martha Kettler. who has a class of music in this city, is a student of Mr. Archer. o Portland, Ind., Feb. 22 —Nathan B. Haw’kins, one of the wealthiest and most widely known residents of eastern Indiana, prominent banker, a former state senator from Jay and Randolph counties, and two years ago the republican candidate for congress from the Eighth district, died at his home here Monday night of heart failure. The attack came suddenly and he died before members of the family realized he was ill. Senator Hawkins was a native of Jay county, being a son of Nathan B. Hawkins, sr., who came to Jay county from Preble county, Ohio, in the year 1829. Here Nathan B. Hawkins, jr., was born and had been a resident ever since. During the years of his manhood he had been identified perhaps with more things that have had to do with the growth and advancement of the county, and particularly the city of Portland, than any other single citizen. For more than twenty years he was the cashier of the Citizen's bank of this city and one of the original incorporators of that financial institution. He retained his place behind the counter and was active in the management of the bank's business until two years ago, when, nominated by the republican Eight district convention for congress, he retired temporarily from the institution to devote his entire time to the campaign. After hife defeat he returned to the bank as its vice president, which position he held until a short time ago. Until the day of his death he was active in the bank’s affairs and maintained a business office there. Six years ago Mr. Hawkins was nominated by the republicans of Jay and Randolph counttes in convention at Winchester for state senator, and was elected, serving one term. At its conclusion he made the race for congress. Mr. Haw Kins was one of Jay county's wealthiest men, owning a number of business properties in the central part of the city, as well as residence properties, bank stock and other securities. He was also heavily interested financially in other towns, having a short time dgo purchased a large tract of land at Celina, Ohio, which he had platted into town lots. He is the owner of the building now occupied by the Portland postoffice and another property owned by his was being offered the government as the site for the new federal building soon to be erected here. For the past several days Mr. Hawkins had been engaged in a warm campaign for the selection of his offering by the government and it is believed by some of his friends that worry over this may have had not a little to do with bringing on the attack. Mr. Hawkins is survived in his immediate family by his wife, Mrs. Eva Hawkins; two daughters, Mrs. Norval G. Faul and Miss Zillah Hawkins, of this city».|uid one son, Morton S. Hawkins of Indianapolis. The son and Mrs. Faul were In Indianapolis at the time of their father’s death, but were notified at ofice, returning home that evening. One sister, Mrs. Sarah G. Fulton, survives.

The funeral will be held from the residence Thursday morntaig at ten o’clock in charge of Rev. S. A. Stewart of Rochester, former pantor of the local Presbyterian church. The body will be placed in the receiving vault at Green Park cemetery for the present. The family contemplates the erection of a mausoleum in Green Park cemetery, and it may Be that the remains will be permitted to remain in the vault until this can. be done. The deceased was a member of the Portland lodge of Elks and the Free and Accepted Order of Masons, which organizations will have charge of the funeral services. ——o- ■ ■— DRAMATIC AND MUSIC RECITAL. The dramatic aad music recital to be given Thursday evening at the Christian church by Miss Mabel Weldy, reader, and Miss Marie Daniels, pianist, will be one of unusual merit, both young ladies having much talent in their lines, supplemented with excellent tracing. The proceeds of the recital will be given to the Ruth Circle of the Christian church for the new basement fund. Buy a ticket of the girls and attend. The following program will be given: “Maybe You Are Not the Only One Who Loves Me." The Goblin Gate. Bobby Shaftoe. Music. Wisht I Wuz a Boy. Mamma’s Li’i’ Ba’y. She Liked Him Rale Weel. Spinning Wheel Song. Music. How We Hunted a Mouse. Ole Mlstis. Papa and the Boy. Music. Aux Italiens. (Musical Accompaniment.) Posings. Neva, the little five year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Laman is very seriously ill at the family home on the corner of Fourth and Madison streets, suffering from liver trouble and an attack of appendicites. For more than a week her condition has been very serious and for several days her chances for recovery were almost abandoned. It was first thought that an operation would be necessary for her recovery but the developments ot the last few days seems to the attending physician that she can be brought through without undergoing the ordeal. Tuesday her condition was slightly improved while again this morning she showed another change backwards and was not resting quite so well. The best of attention is being given her and her condition is being closely ' watched by the anxious parents and those in charge. Thomas Elzey, the aged man who has been sick at the S. P. Sheets home west of the city for several weeks, is able to sit up a part of the time, and is said to be getting much better. , Cyrns Hammell and daughter, Fay, went to Fort Wayne this morning to call on Mrs. Hammell at the Lutheran hospital. Word from that place is that she is getting along remarkably well and passed her best day yesterday. She was operated upon last week for hernia. o Thurman Gottschalk, wife and baby of Berne were here today on their way to Ottawa, Ohio, where they will make their future home, Mr. Gottschalk having accepted the management of the Ohio Tile and Brick company’s plant located at that place. They left for there at 3:22 this afternoon over the Erie and from this time on will be real Buckeyes. Mr. Gottschalk served two years ago as representative from this county in the state legislature, but says he does not expect to get into politics in Ohio. The Ohib Brick and Tile company is a $50,000 concern, which was established in 1896, and which does a big business. Thurman has purchased stock in the company and will devote all his time to making it the greatest of its kind in the state. He still retains his interest in the Berne Tile company and expects to return to old Adams once in a while to look after affairs and keep in touch with his many friends. ■ o SERVICES THIS EVENING. Mid-Week Services at the Methodist Church Tonight. The regular Wednesday evening prayer service will begin promptly at 7 o'clock and close in ample time for those wishing to attend the lecture.

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The pastor requests a large attendance of the members and friends of the congregation at the prayer services this evening. Come and bring a friend. PRAYER MEETING CHANGED. The prayer meeting of the Evangelical church which was to have been held at 7:30 o’clock, as announced by the pastor on last Sunday, has been changed to one-half hour earlier, and will open at 7 o’clock. This is to allow all that have tickets for the lecture at the opera house under the auspices of the high school to attend in ample good time. Adam Delhi is free. The jury which heard the evidence for five days, declared in their verdict, returned at 8 o’clock Tuesday night, and alter concidering about eight hours that the defendant is not guilty of arson. He was charged with burning the Yobst house where he lived. The case was a real legal battle. The case of the State vs. William Wells, assault, was called this morning. The jury was empanelled and the trial began. E.nanoel Tricker is the prosecuting v Lues.. R. C. Parrish represented me state and L. C. De Voss the defendant, who was acquitted, the jury being out only six minutes. State vs. William Brayton, selling liquor without a license, cause continued on affidavit. State vs Ed Neadstone, Orval Owen Kiefer, Ottis Wells and John Carver, disturbing meeting, reset for March Ist. State vs. Hugh Daniel and Clinton Death, petit larceny, set for trial February 27. I State vs. Ferdinand H. Tabler, being interested in public contract while an officer, left off trial docket by agreement. A petition was filed oy Hattie Studabaker et al, to vacate the alley just south of the central school building. Dennis Striker vs. Albert Young et al. note and foreclosure, default of Abnet and Jennie Myer. Rule against all other defendants to answer made absolute in five days. A. E. Jackson, deputy attorney-gen-eral of Indiana was here today collecting fines, fees etc, due the state. • Mr. Jackson is the son of Hon. Stokes Jackson, state democratic chairman and candidate for sergeant-at-arms in " congress. John M. Sowards, uncle of Earl Sowards, an employee at the Decatur automobile factory, and well known here, was fatally injured Tuesday afternoon at the Soward mill at Tocsin, where he was at work. No one witnessed the terrible accident, but he was found shortly afterward lying across a large belt in dangerous proximity to a pulley, into which he would have been drawn a moment later. His skull was fractured and he had received several ugly cuts about the head. He was removed to his home where he died at 8 o’clock Tuesday evening. He was fifty-five years old and is survived by a wife and five children. It It supposed that Mr. Sowards slipped while passing the fly-wheel, and falling into it was thrown against some part of the machinery with such force that the skull was fractured. He was thrown across the belt and his feet dragging on the ground probably held him from being pulled into the pulley. COX GETS IN HOTTER WATER. *■■■■■■ ■ » (United Press Service.) ' * Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. 22—(Special to Daily Democrat) —George B. Cox, republican “boss,” stands today in the shadow of contempt proceedings because of his criticism of the grand jury which returned the Indictments charging him with perjury. Judge Gorman said today: “I have seen the criticism of the court and grand jury by Cox as published in the morning" papers. When court convenes tomorrow I shall appoint a committee to, investigate the truth of the statements and prefer charges of contempt of court.” It is predicted that Cox control over politics in Cincinnati is doomed. o J. W. Tyndall was'looking after some business interests at Albion today, pertaining to the Krick & Tyndall company.

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