Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 9, Decatur, Adams County, 2 March 1911 — Page 3

■’'''piehl s fate la In the hands of ■“* The evidence In the case L" nil u<l.<l Monday evening and ■* nt | re morning was devoted to the ■> en tpt| . ll( o hours being allowed u C. De Voss opened for L Le «>"> waa followed by Bhafw Lon and J. Moran for the de- ■ Wh.Prosecutor Parrish closKr the state. They were great Bf.L, and the big court room was L wh |le the arguments were going 1; "o this afternoon the court Led the jury and they retired at Kit 2 o’clock. Ln Sheets. guardian for Orpha ■ « was authorised to pay the sum Ls.W annually to keep Miss Qr- ■ in high schools during the years ■O-1911, ■ license was issued to ■tide Hay. 22. farmer, son of James ■ Gay. the furniture dealer, to wed ■a s' Miller, 21, clerk, Decatur. Lm Sue Mayer, who left Friday ■ Speni vilie, Ohio, in response to Kessag' that Corinne, the elevenK. 01,1 daughter of Rev. and Mrs. K r , wa> it the point of death, did ■ r ’ riu . ■ :e in time to see the lit- ■ one al.'i her death having occur- ■ during he night The cause of ■ deaI > s ~ diabetes, and she had K serie .My sick o ’ily this week, ■ iB g I”’ a!,le 10 at,end church ■ Sunday The message of the ■th" "a- 1 cived here late Friday K11...11 the .Mayer family, and ■ funeral arrangements bad not yet ■n mad- The announcement of the ■th will “ me as a K reat sorrow to ■ many la atur friends of the Rev. ■„.. a!i d family, as they were locat- ■ n this ty several years ago when KJ Rev. Kruse was pastor of the DeHur German Reformed church, and K, a , during their residence here ■ t Corinne was born. Rev. and Kruse have one other child, a younger than Corinne. ■ —o — I ATTRACTIVE clock K Hundred Year Old Time Piece | Runs Like New. ■nil behne. the jewler has on dis■v at bis place of business an old He clock and which Is attracting Hte a b‘t of attention. It is the ■pert} • Mrs Rosa Baumgardner of Grove and who has it at Mr. Huie's for repairs. It is attractive Hug to the curiosity of its make, being nearly one hundred years ■ and manufactured in Germany. face of the clock is open, while ■ pend .m swings to and fro in of the dial, and the gong is on ■of th. lock. It is a valuable time Hte. no- n!y in the peculiar make, ■ because of its age. |S ’ — -r - victory tlie high school ■let i.l -earn left at noon today ■Wa d tliis evening will meet ■ hu 1 team iu a game at that B. Ime scheduled is a good U : having many honors to <r. n account of the clever ■j: i they have been doing : the number of games ■1 !• • 11 going their way. The t. . < < onfident owing to tire ■tt.;i which they took witli even’ They were in charge of imm. who will act as retfor . half of the game. They ■ not >. ; home until Sunday, go- ■ iron. ' nren to Pennville, where have a came for Saturday. Their for the game tonight will be ■follows beery. Vail, Addler. Con- ■ Burk. Krick. They were accomas far as Bluffton by the girls’ ■> school team, who will play the girls’ team tonight. They ■fated this team only a short time ■ and are going to perform the trick this evening. They were ■charge of Miss Williams and their will include Edwina Van Camp, D’lgan, Jennine Ixmg, Ruth E<' na Steele, Ruth Gay and Kern. 11 ® rigid immigrant laws of the States may be a good thing a strictly business standpoint. ■ th ey do not have exactly the 'glad ■ d and joyous weleomfog” ring that have become established in ■ "land of the free and the home brave have somehow gleaned numerous poetical effusions to effect, and it seems that ‘ money’’ "open sesame’’ that must be that guards the New York gate to this country. Such to be the case of Frederick si a na tj ve o j Switzerland, aged . n l!f> practically friendless .immunity, and in a land tongues, is being detained Island, New York City by the authorities, from continuJourney to the home of his Frederick Schafer, in French this county, until yards and °f red tape, hinging upon the ey “easure. can be rolled off. Ind the cold, plain details Is a

story that Is rather pathetic, though fc promises to have Chappy ending in glad reunion of father and son. Twen-ty-six yftirs ago, the son, Frederick Schafer, jr. ( came to this country, settling In French township, this county, where he has grown to be a prominent 1 and well-to-do fanner. At the time of leaving he promised his father to send for him when he acquired sufficient means to do so. The matter was not deemed practical until just recently, when the son sent to the father In the far-away home, near Herne, Switzerland. a ticket to secure his transportation to the new Berne of the new country. Together with the ticket were sent other things that were deemed sufficient to secure the father s entrance to the new country. It was, however, not sufficient, and when the aged man attempted to land in the New York harbor three days ago, the Immigrant officials refused to allow him landing until certain othed conditions had been complied with. The first intimation the son had that his father would not be given free and glad admission to this country, was when he received the following dispatch from the Counsel of Switzerland at New York, reading as follows: "New York, Feb. 21, 1911. "Fred Schafer. Monroe, Ind.: "Father Schafer denied by immigrant authorities; anticipate your affidavit to be sent V. S. Commissioner, William. Ellis Island, N. Y., showing that you are able and willing to prevent your father be home public charge. Signed, “Counsel of Switzerland.” The son immediately sent affidavit that he was willing to support his father and to see that he would not become a public charge, but it seems that the affidavit did not come up to the strict requirements of the immigration law and Thursday the following further word was received: “Ellis Island, N. Y„ Feb. 21, 1911. “Frederick Schafer, R. F. it No. 3, Monroe, Ind.: "Affidavit received insufficient. Send affidavit showing value of your farm, and how much cash you have and ability and willingness to support and care for me; Steamer Espagne, Ellis Island. SCHAFER, FREDRICK. “809 A—Feb. 22." As soon as the son, Frederick Schafer, received this message, he came to this city to consult county authorities and to get their aid in having the work done right. He arrived here about 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon, and going to County Clerk J. P. Haefling, the proper papers were filled out through his kindness. Deputy Auditor Paul Baumgartner, who can speak the same language that Mr. Schafer does, also asisted, and the affidavit, showing that Mr. Schafer is well to do, able and willing to care for his father was made out. A telegram was sent ahead asikng that the father be held there until the affidavit is received and not returned to Switzerland, and it is thought that in a few days the father and son, who have been so long separated will be happily reunited. AT POINT OF DEATH. Is the Little Daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Kruse. Miss Sue Mayer left this morning early for Spencerville, Ohio, where she was called by the illness of Corinne, eleven-year-old daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Kruse, who is very sick with diabetes and whose recovery is said to be impossible. A message received here Thursday night stated that she was barely alive at that time and death is expected at any time. The Rev. Kruse was formerly pastor of the German Reformed church of this city and the daughter, who is so near death was born during the residence of Rev. and Mrs. Kruse in this city. — ■ — ARE THANKFUL. Messrs. Gunsett and Johnson Grateful to Those Who Fought Flames. Henry Gunsett, owner of the home which Thursday was totally destroyed by fire, and Frank Johnson, the occupant of same, wish to thank the neighbors and friends who so bravely fought the flames in the way in which they did, and in managing to carry out most of the houshold furnishings. Mr. Johnson, who carried two hundred dollars' Insurance on his furnishings, will still be loser to a certain extent. Mr. Gunsett, owner of the house, carried six hundred dollars’ insurance in the French township company, and his loss will also be much heavier. He will rebuild as soon as the weathei will permit and allow him to get the timber and other necessaries on the grounds, when he will erect a modern home in every way. ■Squire J. H. Stone returned last evening from Fort Wayne where he has been with his daughter. Miss Victoria at the lAtheran hospital, where, she was operated upon Thursday. She is getting along as well as possible under the circumstances. Ihe ® per which was performed by Dr. Duett-

lasted about an hour and a half, closing at twelve o'clock. Adhesions had caused displacement of the stomach, and a double operation was necessary there being two incisions, one six and the other eight inches. Her brother R. C. Stone and his wife of Muncie, and lier father, 'Squire Stone of this city, were with her at the hospital at the time of the operation. The case had at first been diagnosed as floating kidney and It wag at first thought that no operation would be necessary, and that a cure could be effected by treatment alone, at the hospital, but the operation was later found necessary. Alph Gen’.ls is sick with the German measles. Andrew Appleman, the well known farmer, living west of the city, who has been sick for many months with a complication of liver, bowel, heart and other ailments, is gradually declining. — Henry Gentls, an employee of the Schafer company, who has been sick since Thursday at midnight with appendicitis, is somewhat better. Mr. Gentis fe an employee of the Schafer company and had been out driving on the road for the store Thursday, when he became ill and was not able to reach home until about midnight. He has been troubled with appendicitis at times prior to this. Mrs. Hannah Barkley, who has been in declining health for several years at the home of her son, Henry Barkley, south of the city, is slightly better. She is able to sit up a part of the time, and this morning ate breakfast with the other members of the family. Henry Scnerry of Preble came to this city thhs morning and took the 8:80 car for Fort Wayne, where he will receive medical treatment. The right eye, which was recently operated upon for the removal of a growth, is better in many ways, but it still gives him considerable trouble.

Word from Indianapolis, received by the Solomon Billman family. Is that while their daughter, Mrs. A. E. Scott, is quite sick, there is no cause for alarm. Mrs. Billman was called there Tuesday by a mesage of Mrs. Scott’s critical illness and much apprehension was felt here until the last good news was received. o AN EPIC POEM. Contributed by Judge Erwin to 1893 Legislators' Reunion. Judge R. K. Erwin, Judge S. M. Hench, Ohmig Bird and Charles Dalman have returned from Indianapolis, whgre on Wednesday evening they attended the reunion of the democratic members of the Indiana assembly of 1893 —the last democratic legislature prior to the body now in session. One of the features of the reunion, held at the Denison hotel, was an epic poem contributed by Judge Erwin, who in 1893 was serving as a representative from Adams county in the legislature. The poem was virtually a history of the session, and woven into it were the names of all the democratic members, the bills they introduced and some of the foibles and characteristics of the various personalities. Printed and autographic copies of the poem were later distributed among the members. J. E. McDonald of Ligonier, presided as toastmaster for the occasion, and among the speakers were Senatorelect John W. Kern and Judge Samuel M. Hench. A permanent organization is to be formed among the "survivors of 1893.” Allen county members at that time in addition to those present at the reunion were Dr. J. D. Morgan of Dixon, and the late John F. Rodabaugh.—Fort Wayne Sentinel — o— D. N. Erwin has received a letter from his brother-in-law, Horace Callow, who, with his family went from here in January to West Plains, Moto make their home, hoping that the climate would prove more agreeable to their health. Mr. Callow stated that he had purchased an eighty-acre farm In the vicinity of West Plains and intended to engage in the fruit and poultry business, to which the country is remarkably well adapted. The farm has a ten-acre orchard already planted and Mr. Callow will have an ideal farm for the business in which he intends to engage. He stated that they like the country and climate very well, that the family already finds an improvement in health and that they aie well able to eat three “good square meals a day." The climate is warm and agreeable. West Plains is about I one hundred miles from Jonesboro,, Ark., and is in the Ozark mountain re-; gion’ not very far from Bronson, where Mrs. M. L. Holloway Is located with her son-in-law, Mr. Winch. o - horse went some. a horse attachecLfo a buggy and belonging to an unknown party, without

any driver, started to run west on Madison street about noon today and was not captured until it reached Seventh street, when in turning on the smooth pavement it fell and was caught by persons near the scene. A small child just escaped befog hit by the outfit, It having been busily engaged at play In the street, and was not more than a foot or two away when the horse and rig passed. No one was injured, although some damage was done to the harness in the run. — O' To an audience that more than filled ' the large rooms of the Knights of Columbus hall, until there was neither standing or seating room to be had, one of the best and most successful musical recitals given by the Academy of Music was rendered Friday evening Seldom have the people of this city had an opportunity to witness a better display of musical talent than that of Friday evening, when a class from the smallest tots to those who have successfully completed the required seven grades, took part. Everything was carried out in the best possible way, the touch, finger movement and time being perfect. Twenty numbers composed the program, each being deserving of much praise, owing to the manner in which it was given. The first number rendered was a comic song by six of the smallest members and was received with mucn applause. The duet of Mrs. Anker and Mrs. Neptune was well received, as were the piano and violin duels rendered by members of the third grade. No doubt, the best number on 1 the program was the "Evening Echoes,” by the younger members of the St. Mary’s choir. The echo resounded by a number of pupils in an off room made it very attractive, and received applause from the entire audience. “Martha,’’ piano solo by Dale Payne, and "Meditations,” piano solo by the third grade pupils were also very good. “Full Speed Gallop,” a piano quartet, by Misses F. Rice, J. Krßck, E. Sellemeyer and Mrs. Fred Vaughn, was rendered in a very pleasing manner, and the vocal “Come Where the Lillies Bloom,” by Dr. and Mrs. J. Q. Neptune and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Holthouse, were very pleasing. Clayton's “Grand March” and Paderewiski,” two very difficult pieces, rendered by Masters Ervin Merry and John Wemhoff, were among the best of the evening’s program. “At the Golden Gate,” a pantomime, by the pupils and a song by Lours Holthouse, accompanied by Mrs. Holthouse at the piano, was received with much applause. The violin solo by Mr. Anthony Holthouse, with Naomi Niblick at the piano was very good. “The Murmuring Sea,” a vocal duet by Misses E. and Adella Sellemeyer, a two-step by the third grade pupils, “Silver Rhine,” a piano and violin duet by F. and Stella Brown and “Faust,” by Mrs. J. Q. Neptune, closed the excellent program for the evening. A short address was made at the close by Father Wilken, who thanked the teachers and students for their successful work, which they have been doing and who hoped they would keep up the good work which is so pleasing to thehearts of all. A gold medal for having successfully completed the seven grades was awarded to Mrs. J. Q. Neptune, and also diplomas to members of the various grades who took part. Scale books were also given to the Misses Stella Brown, M. Haiman and Laurenea Keller. o RECEIVED A VALUABLE PRESENT Arthur Clark, who resides with his parents on the Dorwin farm, near Monmouth, fa in receipt of a birthday gift from his grandmother, Mrs. Cynthia Smith, of Sharpesville, Ind., of which he is very proud. It is a handsome new top buggy and it is safe to say that Arthur will have many a pleasurable ride. He will be nineteen years old March 3rd. > a : bThe large saw mill plant of Henry Colter, located at Rlvarre. was destroyed by fire last Saturday morning and today ft is a mass of charred and smoking debris. It is thought by Mr. Colter to have started about 3:15 o'clock, for about 3:30 he and Mrs. Colter, who reside near the plant, were awakened from some cause or other, and noticed the plant in a mass of flames. No cause for the blaze can be given whatever, and no doubt will never be determined. The mill was valued by the owner at not less than five thousand dollars and it is a total loss. He carried no insurance, and with the damage to machinery and what lumber was destroyed, wifll reach the $5,000 mark. At present he is undecided as to whether he will rebuild and stated this morning that he did not believe he would. He has I been the owner of the plaflt for a number of years andhas always .done a Jig ' business, and the loss means the wiping out of his business in this line at Rivarre. o The second excellent program by . the members of the Epworth League has been prepared and will be rendered at the Methodist church Sunday evening at the usual nour of begining, •

6:00 p. m. On last Sunday the class consisted of the girl members, and one hundred and seventeen were present. The program for tomorrow evening will be in pharge of John Kiracofe, with all male members taking part. Each number will be interesting and the public is invited. Following is the program: Song—Audience. Reading of the Lesson —John Kiracofe. Prayer—Rev. Church, Song—Audience. "Thoughts"—Mont Knoff. "Why Some Boys Fait”—G. W. Warner. Music —Male Quartet. "Lessons From the Life of Farragut’’—Superintendent E. E. Rice. Violin Solo—Charles Brock. "The Boy and His Mother” —C. L. Walters. ’ Vocal Solo—Dwight Peterson. Announcements —Mr. Kiracofe. Song—Audience. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 25 —The list of participants in the state spelling contest to be held to Indianapolis March 30th, was completed Friday by Charles A. Greathouse, state superintendent of public instruction. Three contestants from each congressional district are entered in the contest to settle the question of the state champion speller. Os the thirty-nine contestants twenty-eight are girls and eleven are boys. Elmer G. Bunnell, assistant superintendent, has charge of the contest and and has selected J. Walter Dunn of : Indianapolis as one of the pronouncers. The other has not been selected. The contest will begm by pronouncing words from the school spelling book, then from the Howe Fifth reader, then from other branches of study in the intermediate grades, geography, physiology and history. Arrangements have been made with the members of the Southern Indiana Teachers’ association, which meets in Indianapolis at that time, to give the contestants and the parents free admission to all the meetings of the association, including musicals and lectures. The following is a list of the contestants from each district: First District —Theodora Keith, Evansville; Marjorie Hackleman, Rockport; Lloyd Miller, Howell. Second District — Ruth Rogers, Bioomfogton; Mamie Hough, Stamford; Nellie R. Latshaw, Carlisle. Third District —Ardella Nabb, Jasper; Henry Napper, Scottsburg; Frank Miller, Corydon. Fourth District —Hattie Rucker, Brownstown; Lenora Shuck, Butlerville; Frank Pritchard, Edinburg. Fifth District —Guy Terhune, Martinsville; Myrtle Akers, Bellmore;

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Carol Kennedy, Pittsboro. Sixth District—Levin Rltzenberger, Middletown; Naomi Frank, Greenfield; Gladys Tittsworth, Rushville. Seventh District—Merl Shaw, West Newton; Estryl Adams, Julietta; Bertha Hardin, Bridgeport. Eighth District—Marion Michaels, Monroe; Clara Gilbert, Monroe; Catherine Wald, Union City. Ninth District—Trent Alexander, Noblesville; Leo Stohn, Arcadia: Ruth Glenn, Tipton. Tenth District—Mildred Dillingham, Valparaiso; Blanche Forsythe, Freeland Park; Lillian Rapp, Chesterton. Eleventh District —Tivola Worl, Loree; Donald Zook, Denver; Jessie Jervis, Hartford City. Twelfth District —Veronica Mazeur, Albion; Edith McGonagle, Monroeville; Eulillie Martin, Monroeville. Thirteenth District —Vivian Lewis, A’rgos; Jennings Gordon, Nappanee; Robert O’Connell, Pierceton. The rules ot the contest have been made simple and will be followed rigidly. Each contestant wWI be required to pronounce the word before spelling it, and if the word begins with a capital the speller shall so designate. Contestants from the same district will be separated and no whispering will be allowed. 0 Dennis Striker vs. Albert Meyer et al., suit on note and foreclosure, separate demurrers to complaint filed by C. C. Beer, D. Rich, Chris Rich. Joseph Rich and Chris Mutz. In the matter of Herman Gerke et al vs. Decatur Packing Co., receivership, a motion was filed by the receiver that the court fix the allowances for the services of the receiver and attorney, which was done, closing the cause. The four cases of the State vs. C. O. France, were re-set for trial for Monday, March 6th, D. E. Smith appearing for the defendant. State of Indiana vs. J. W. Meibers, for conducting gambling apparatus at the fair grounds, appearance for defendent entered by Peterson Moran. The township assessors and several of the deputies, met in the court house basement today, where they conferred with County Assessor Gentis, concerning the assessing of personal property, etc, for the coming year. They will begin work next Wednesday,' and Will hold another meeting or two during the sixty days they will work. There were no radical changes. These meetings are held for the purpose of making the assessments as uniform over the county as nearly as possible. All the assessors were present excepting the one from Hartford township.