Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 9, Decatur, Adams County, 2 March 1911 — Page 5

n pn •• *ho»* tru ® nam *’ ts ■ J ?ven m the affidavit, being unH g bv lh( . affiant, Marshal Peter■’L wno came to this city about H ‘ .pus ago, it is said, and took Kftlon in “ <‘B ar f,u ; or , y - 7 8 ■ £b t into the court of 'Squire ■* qniitli ' beaded guilty ■” \. t , a rg<‘ "f public intoxication ■"‘Jas' lined $1 and costs, amount ■ » t 0 ju 3d. The man attended ■ * drJ - meeting at the Methodist H rvh Sunda> afternoon, when Mrs K Perkins spoke. During the ■ ’ ( het' remarks, he seemed to ■‘ exr( .ptmns to things, at least he ■ the liberty of speaking out in ■. „ without waiting until his ■„ n was asked. Beyond a low, ■ ve r mind, on the part of Mrs ■• n . the 'meeting" went on unin- ■ pt 'ed, at. I presently the offender Kp ami ''i.t out. staggering down ■ aisle as be went. He came up ■ niHtri .,! and Marshal Peterson, ■ honl the man and occurrence had ■ desiTibtd. Started out to look for ■■ \nd found him under full sail. He ■ arreste.i and taken to jail for the ■ . , in ,| .. .. i,.<| guilty next morning ■he charge. He stated to the ■ r( . that 'his would be the last H tl.a' _;.1: a thing would happen ■ini ■ TWISTED HIS ANKLE. ■ymond. e r.e of John P. Brown, Hjing three miles south of the city, ■n !OW M. nday using crutches as ■suit of a -piained ankle which he Hived Saturday. He was doing He work abou the home, hauling ■er and in stepping off of the wag■,ed alighted in such away as to ■ch his left ankle. He gave it a ■ severe twist, and it is causing ■ much discomfort indeed. Some ■ ak’e he had the same misfortune. Hit is more severe this time. ■hE LIBRARIAN'S REPORT. Hie 4.600 books now on the shelves ■he pubic library, enjoyed a good ■ilation the past month, according Hr,, regular report of Miss Annette ■s, the librarian, 1,692 of this ■her having been taken out dnr■that time. There are now in all ■) regular borrowers. Os the ■ths cm ilation, 681 were juvenile Saks, 88S adult and 123 classified, ■sty-five dollars' worth of new covmng both adult and juven■hare been received and will soon ■heed u the shelves for circula ■ The rental shelf has been gen■sly resupplied and there is mark[rowth m both the reference and ling table departments.

■ VAGLAND. Hical Corredy Co. With Owne OrHettra at Opera House March 3. large musical organization as Vagland,” that made such Hg hit a’ Fort Wayne on February Hat the Majestic theater, will visit Hcity or. next Friday. March 3rd. is cue of the finest musical orthat e ver visaed our city. Hl guarantee that you will be high- .: you attend. This com will bi ing eighty-five people to Hcity and you should see it. They at popular prices, 25c, 35c and Hand you cannot afford to miss it. Hhese prices they should fill the Ha house to overflowing. Seat H Tuesday morning. Secure your early to get your choice. ■ Yours, I J. W. BOSSE, Manager. Hition for root township. H 1 Option Election Will be Held Date to be Fixed Monday. ■ Petition asking for a local option Hion to be held in Root township ■hied at the county auditor's office H* a - V by c. L. Walters, attorHfor the petitioners. It is signed number of the voters of the ■ship, the petitioners claiming to ■ twice as many signers as requir■r law that the the petition was over the entire townH The commissioners will fix the Mat their session next week. ■ '— —~ """• HMiVERSARY CELEBRATION. ■out fifty American Yeomen will H evening at 7 o’clock for where they will attend of the fourteenth annlof the organization of the en order. An elaborate order of H ra,il, n hats been arranged by the lodge and the event will one. B BUYS NEW HOME. as Hunsicker by a deal which Monday morning purchased ' dle 'loitn Brock houses on Nuttwhich is at present occu-. ' Conrad and family. H/ Boon as it is vacated, which In about a week, Mr. HunW ’H make arrangements for to be made and will fix,

it up in many respects. It is a neat little home and with the added improvements, will be one of the most attractive homes on this avenue. '■ —o- — CORRECTION OF RUMOR. Ix>cal, No 106, United Brotherhood of Leather Workers, wishes to correct the report of the arrest made Sunday afternoon In regard to the harness maker being arrested for disturbing the meeting at the Methodist church, which we know is not true HARRY BRADEN, Pres. HENRY GAMP, See’y-Treas. ■ o— COAL SHED CAUGHT FIRE. A coal shed caught tire at the Henry Schultz home in the south part of the city late Saturday afternoon, but the blaze was extinguished before any great damage was done, the tin roof confining the flames. A rat's nest in the corn cobs is held responsible for the fire. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bittner entertained at supper last Saturday evening a few friends In honor of Mrs. William Goldner’s thirty-third birthday. A fine oyster supper was served by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bittner and Mr. Herman Bieberich assisted as table waiter. Those present for the supper were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Goldner, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bieberich and daughter, Irma; Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Goldner, Truman Goldner, Lona Bittner. Albert Bieberich, Gladys Goldner and Mr. Elzey Goldner, little John and Wife, Shorty and family. After supper the evening was spent with fine music and dancing by a crowd of young folks that gathered in. Those present in this company were Otto Ehlerding, John Ehlerding, Mart Scheuler, Otto Wafel, Albert Ehlerding, from Fort Wayne; Lew Reinktag, Albert Bieberich, Marie Ehlerding, Gustav Schueler, Hulda Prange, George Ehrman, 1 Frieda Bieberich, Amanda Eweß, Frieda Ehlerding, Mart Grote, Anna Ehrmann, Otto Bieberich, Ada Prange, Clara Ehlerding, Gust Bieberich, Kate Ehrmann, Gust Ehlerding. Peter Gaffer was the unsuspecting victim of a whole-souled surprise Sunday evening, arranged by his wife in honor of his fifty-second birthday anniversary. He was sitting quietly at his home on Ntath street, when a body of friends, numbering forty-five, tip-toed upon the porch and then ■burst into the home. Pedro was played. after which refreshments were served. First prizes were won by John Smith and Mrs. Charles Dullaghan. Mr. Gaffer was presented with a handsome Umbrella with the compliment and best wishes of the friends. Mrs. Fred Snyder of Fort Wayne was an out-of-town visitor.

The dance and pedro party given by the Knight# of Columbus at their hall was a complete success and a large attendance was present. This is the last affair that will be given until after lent and the occasion was enjoyed by all Prizes were won by Miss Tena Schurger and Charles Lose. After cards were indulged in for some time dancing took the place of the former amusement, and after some time spent in this pastime the guests departed for their homes. Tire dance and box social to be given tonight by the Young Men’s Social club will also be the last of its kind given by the club members for several weeks: Everything is in readiness for this evening’s entertainment and excellent music is promised. Messrs. King and Weaver will be on hand for the evening and those acquainted with th-e musical qualities of these young wen know the result. Everybody is invited. Starts promptly at 8:30. Miss Beatrice Coffelt returned this morning from Ossian, where she attended the wedding of John Elzey and Miss Ethel Archbold, which took plane last Wednesday, being solemnized at the home of the groom s father,, Joseph Elzey, by the Rev. Lower. The bride and groom accompanied Miss Coffelt here for a visit Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Leahart had as their guests as dinner yesterday Mi. and Mrs. John Gideon of Payne, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Rice of Vale. Oregon; Mrs. William Roop of Blue Creek township and Norman I-ASfhart of south of the city. The party drove in the afternoon to the home of Norman Lenhart, -where they were guests at supper. ... •** Miss Gretel Shoemaker was hostess to the members of the Ruth Circle of the Christian church Monday evening. During the business period, reports of the dramatic and musical recital given recently by Miss Mabel Weldy and Miss Nellie Daniels for the das# apd of the social, were read, showing sum in the treasury for the class’ pledge for the new basement fund. A social period followed. Mtes Minnie Orvis was a guest and some very good music—violin by Miss Orvis, with piano accompaniment >y Mia® Gretel Shoemaker and her mq'h-

er, Mrs. E. H. Shoemaker, was given, with tempting refreshments served later. Miss Mabel Weldy is the next hostess. Frances, Ruth and Ethel Zerkel entertained at their home southeast of this city Sunday, the following guests: Mary Myers, Elma Payne, Lulu Brown, Margie and Ruth Myers, Kenneth and Neva Zerkel, A dinner was served, after which the time was spent In games and music. Pop-corn and apples were served in the afternoon. A good time was reported by all. Mrs. M. Fullenkamp entertained a number of ladies at supper last evening in honor of Mrs. Hiram Musselman of Lynn. Other guests were Mrs. Conrad Gillig, Mrs. Will Parent, Mrs. Henry Gunsett. Mrs. M. J. Mylott, Mrs. D. M. Reed. Mrs. Frank Gass. The same company was entertained at dinner today at the home of Mrs. Conrad Gillig south of the city. Miss Irene Garard was a pleasant hostess last evening to the Priscilla Girls, a round of games, music and refreshments. providing an ideal evenings entertainment. Prizes were won by the Misses Alice Knapp and Anna Meyers. There will be no more meetings until after lent. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Heynolds were royal entertainers Monday evening of a jolly crowd of friends. Games, music and a guesing contest rounded out the evening's pleasure. A two course lunch was served by the hostess. Those present were Messrs, and Mesdames. S. A. Moore. Frank Breiner, Frank Butler, R. E. Shaw, of Fort Wayne, Joel Reynolds. Mrs. L. J. Walters, Miss Marie Breiner, Eva Aughenbaugh, Melvena Butler, Bernetta Reynolds, Roma Breiner. Franklin Moore and Master Albert Shaw. The Philathea class of the Methodist church, taught by the Rev. G. H. Myers, was entertained Monday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Myers, assisted by their daughters, Ruth and Margaret. The class held its annual election of officers, resulting as follows: President, Ruth Gay; vice president, Florence Myers; treasurer and secretary, Neva Brandyberry; aßsistant J,"Sdcretary, Margaret Mills. The following committees were appointed: Membership, Ethel Smith; social, Bessie Teepie; missionary, Geraldine Cross. A social period, with refreshments, followed the business session, and closed a very delightful evening.

Mrs. Christ Buuck's twenty-fifth birthday was celebrated in a charming way. in which a number of her friends joined. The guests were entertained with music by both Mr. and Mrs. Butick, in which both are masters, both playing three or four different instruments. Refreshments were served, and everybody had a fine time, echoing the wish that the celebrant may have many more such birthdays. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Nahrwold of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Koenemann, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oefting, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bultemeyer, Mrs. Ferdinand Gehle of Fort Wayne. Martin and Frieda Buuck, Enoch Heckman and Willie Hockemeyer. The L. S. C. girls, including Irene Evans, Bessie and Harriet Wilder. Edith Rice, Helen Fonner and Irma Houk, were entertained at a slumber party over Saturday night at the Houk home. The girls visited the picture shows in the evening and enjoy ed a number of other amusements, returning home Sunday- afternoon. Miss Bertha Brown royally entertained at Sunday dinner in honor of Miss Ella Eddington of Nappanee. Other guests were Miss Emma Conrad and Miss Velma Porter. The same parties were entertained by Miss Velma Porter in the evening. Miss Rose Cotchin entertained a company of friends Sunday evening in honor of Mary and John Hoffelder of Waterloo. Miss Dora Schultz will entertain the Christian Women's Board of Missions at her home on Tfinawday afternoon. ANOTHER INTOXICATION TRIAL. Bill Bunner of Bobo, wfa»> came to town Monday to serve as a witness in the Death-Daniels case in the circuit court, was arrested about 4 o'clock 'by Marshal Peterson on the charge of public intoxication. His trial was being held this afternoon before Mayor Teeple at the time of going to press. _____ o— —— Arthur, nine-year-old son of Ira Baker, residing cast of the city, had the misfortune to fall on the grounds of the Dent school house, of which he is a pupil. Monday afternoon, breaking the Mt leg-just above the knee. The little fellow had Jußt returned from dinner at his home, less than i quarter of a mile away, and in running, ran against a boy larger than himself, with the result that both fell,,

the larger boy being thrown over the little Baker boy in auch away that the fracture resulted. The boy’s father was called and the lad taken to his home, where he was attended by a physician, called from this city. The fracture is such that it is feared it may extend into the knee-cap, though this cannot be fully determined. It ts feared that a good cure cannot be effected. While being washed Sunday by his older brother, Walter, in which they began playing. Arthur, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Stetson. had his left elbow dislocated and broken. The accident happened In an inexplicable way, and it was done so quickly that it can scarcely be accounted for. In fact it was not known until yesterday that the arm was broken, as the injury did not seem to be severe. He was taken to a doctor who, by the use of X-rays, found the abovementioned fracture. o PHI DELTAS TO PLAY. A good basket ball game is scheduled to take place on Wednesday evening of this week, when the Phi Delta Kappas of Bluffton will meet the local Phi Deltas In this city. A good lineup has been arranged by the home team, who expects tw take the visitors into camp. The line-up will be as follows: Nelson, center; Falk and Peterson, forwards; Smith and Weaver, guards. Bluffton will be here with fifty rooters, and the .locals want a good representation from here to help them win. Grandfather Frederick Schafer, sr , aged severity-two years, who, as stated in last Friday evening's paper, enroute from his native home in Switzerland to the home of his son, Fred Schafer, jr., in French township, this county, was detained at Ellis Island, N. Y., by the Immigration officials, several days, is at last reunited with his son, whom he had not met for twenty six years, when the son left his native heme at that time for the new world. The aged man, to whom the son had sent a ticket for the trip, was detained at Ellis Island on his arrival in the United States until proper affidavit was made by the son that he was able and willing to care for his father so that he would not become a public charge. After several attempts the affidavits wef|‘ gotten up to meet the strict requirements of the immigration law*, and the aged man sent on h'is way, and was met in this city by his son. The reunion was a happy one. The Berne Witness says: "He was quite well but tired out from his jong journey. His trunk arrived in Berne yesterday morning. "The senior Schafer was already placed on board a ship that was to return to the old world, when a telegram sent from here reached the proper hands just in time to release him and permit him to continue his journey westward. J. F. Lehman had sold the ticket and made out the proper papers for him, and did the telegraphing from here that finally opened for him the portals to the land of milk and honey.”

Monroe, Ind., Feb. 28—(Special to Daiyl Democrat) —This week is moving time in and near Monroe. Z. O. Lewellen is moving on his recentlypurchased farm, one and one-half miles west of Monroe. William Scherer is moving on the Z. O. Lewellen place; Mr. Collins is moving from west of town into Dr. Parrish’s property hi the east end of town, and you can see wagon loads of household mods passing through town at ail hours of the day, going in all directions, to locate. Work was begun this morning on the two business rooms to be erected on Main street by Charles Behner and John Badders, who will put up a double building just east of the Monroe State bank. There is also talk of C. W. Hocker erecting a modem business room on the corner now occupied by W. L. Keller as a general store, and there are five or six dwelling houses to be built at once. Monroe is now certainly on the humming order, and if we' are fortunate enough to see the approach of the interurban line extended to this place from Decatur, no doubt Monroe will be seen on the map in glowing letters. Our elevators have been busy from early morning until late at night taking in corn and are shipping several loads per day. Besides there is a large amount of baled hay bought and shipped here by M. L. Oliver and Thomas Oliver. Our tile mill, under the management of Rufus Sprunger. id doing a thriving business, sending out many rods of tile each day, and their stock is of the best quality, ranking in alt sizes. Our farmers see the need of this necessary article in order to advance the value of their land. Ben Shirk, C. R. Smith and Fred Busche left Monday for their various positions as mail weighers on the different railroads. Mr. Shirk goes to |

the Pennsylvania, Mr. Smith to the Wabash and Mr. Busche to the Erie. These are three of Monroes best young men, and are fully qualified to handle the work assigned them. Wednesday, March Ist, is the time and the M. E. church is the place to hear and see the work of Professor Gorton, the crayon artist and clay modeler. It will pay you to attend this number of the Monroe lecture course. o — Levi Barkley, the veteran meat dealer, who for the past two years has been associated with C. C. Wilder in the West Monroe street meat market, has sold his half interest therein to George Simmers, a well known young man of near Monroeville. The deal was closed Monday evening and Mr. Simmers will enter upon his new duties tomorrow, March Ist. Mr. Wilder. the senior member of the firm, is a man of many years’ experience in the butcher business, having been engaged in this city for about eighteen or twenty years, nearly ten of which he has been at the West Monroe street shop. The new partner is an enterprising young man of hustling business qualities and will make good in hits new place. Mr. Barkley, the retiring member, is one of the oldest meat dealers in the city, a man of the highest integrity, and there are many who will miss him behind the counter. SHRINERS’ ENTERTAINMENT. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hensley, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lehne, Fan Hite, Midge Smith, Marie Patterson. Will Schrock. Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Dunn. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Adams, Mrs. Chalmer Schafer, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan and daughter, Naomi, attended the entertainment given at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, Fort Wayne Monday evening by the nobles of the Mystic Shrine. The program consisted of a musical and operetta given by Mr. Walter Eccles and the college singing girls, the latter an organization of eight young ladies possessing wonderful talent ta musical lines. Following the program an informal dance was held in the ball room of the cathedral. .<■ —. THEY LOST AGAIN. . I Pennville Wins From Locals —Two Games Next Friday. That the high school basket ball team is having their share of hard luck was realized from Saturday evening's game when they played the Pennville high school team at that place. The score stood 46 to 13 in favor of Pennville, with the locals not having much of a show. The game was good throughout, many fine plays being made and the home team was given the best of treatment. The game was witnessed by a record-breaker crowd, which gave fair treatment to the visitors as well as to the home team. The next game will be played here on next Friday evening, when Portland will be seen on the grounds.. After this another game will be played between the St. Joseph's Catholic school and the freshmen of the high school. Both games are being looked forward to as fast ones and a good crowd is looked for. The referee for the game will be one of the party from Portland.

AFFECTS MONROE AND PREBLE. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 28 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —An amendment was adopted to the substitute Proctor option bill this afternoon in the house, which provides that all teiritory outside of incorporated cities or towns, shall remain dry until voted wet, under the provisions of the new law. As originally drawn the bill provided that all territory becomes automatically wet until voted dry. This does not affect cities or towns and a clause was inserted legalizing the elections of yesterday and today. The constitution was reported in the house, divided on a strict party vote. The Cravens apportionment measure passed to second reading. o Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The house session of yesterday afternoon closed with a stormy scene, in which the Proctor saloon regulation bill, as amended, passed by a vote of 55 to 40. It will now’ go to the senate where Mr. Proctor will make an effort to have the license fee fixed at S7OO flat and the number regulated to one saloon for each 1.000. The “lie” was passed in the house, Republican leader Eschbach using the startling word, while cries of “Coward” greeted Representative Keegan, who declared he need make no propitation for hypocrisy, and that he objected to being told how to vote on a saloon regulative measure by men who “come up to the house with sanctimonious words on their lips after having fed all night on high-balls." Republicans voting with the democrats and for the passage of the measure were Representatives Clark, Grieger, Grimmer and Van Horne. —rm

Democrats recording their votes against the bill were Representatives o Clore, Coble, Cravens, Hammond, McCabe, McGinnis and Merriman. — - .Q i-. Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pook in Washington township occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Alvena, to Mr. Chprles H. Zwick, of Adams county, the ceremony being performed by Rev. H. Junghunts of this city. Miss Pook is one of the most popular young ladies of Washington township and has a host of friends who wish her much joy and happiness. For the past three years she has lived at the W. F. McLallen home in this city and spent some time with the family in Indianapolis. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zwfck of Adams county, coming from one of the oldest established families of that county, and is considered one of the hustling young farmers of that county. The groom was formerly engaged in the hardware business at Decatur, but a year ago disposed of his interests to take up farming. The young couple will make their future home in Adams county, where the groom owns a farm and where a furnished home awaits them. Many friends extend congratulations.—Columbia City CommercialMail. - ' - — ■ o The fate of Huh Daniels and Clinton Death is in the hands of the jury. The evidence was completed Monday evening and the arguments were heard this morning, Peterson & Moran appearing for the defendants and R. C. Parrish for the state. The arguments were convincing. The boys are charged with stealing chickens. Thhey have heretofore borne a good reputation and many friends attended the trial. Judge Merryman charged the jury this afternoon and sent them to their rooms at 2 o'clock. Alice Bittner vs. Charles Bittner et al., partition, final report filed and allowed and a distribution ordered accordingly. — In the matter of Herman Gerke et al. vs. the Decatur Packing Co., a final report was file by the receiver, Chas. J. Voglewede. The board of county commissioners will meet next Mondajj for,the regular monthly session. At that, time, two applications for liquor > licenses, JeffKlopfenstine of Preble and Louis Keller for Washington township, will be taekn up. This is the first license business before the board for two years and first under the new law. o ATTEND “THE RED LETTER.”

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hale and daughter, Lucile, and the Misses Pansy Bell, Frances Merryman and Edna Hoffman will go to Fort Wayne tomorrow evening to attend the production of John Archer's opera, "The Red Letter,” at the Majestic theater. Mrs. Clara Zollars Bond, one ••of the leading vocalists of Fort Wayne, who takes a prominent part in the opera, is a cousin of Mrs. Hale, so the party will find added interest in attending the production on that account. Several Decatur musicians have also studied under Professor Archer, the composer of the opera. • Mrs. E. H. Kirkland, a well known Fort Wayne lady, one of the soloists in "The Red Letter,” fell just as she was leaving the stage for the dressing I room prior to the production, and I broke one of her knee caps. She was taken to the St. Joseph's hospital. Her place was taken by Miss Clarina Banning, a chorus girl. ABOUT THE SICK. Theodore Kennedy, the aged Civil - war veteran, who has been afflicted in a very painful and dangerous way, for many months, shows no improvement and his condition is very bad, indeed He is suffering from effects of wounds received in the war, which have cans' ed him suffering his entire life. He was shot through the leg and the member thus wounded in now almost dead to the knee. Complications set in and several toes were at first amputated and then a part of the foot. His condition is such that he is delirious at times. Miss Bertha Heller, who has been ailing with the grip for about ten days, and who became much more serious last Friday, being threatened witn peritonitis. is slightly better, though she does not show the desired improvement. Miss Bertha Biebrich of Preble who returned recently from the Fort Wayne hospital where she was operated upon is growing stronger day by day. Rena, twelve year old daughter of' Dan Nofsinger of south of Monroe, w|io has been sick two weeks with pneumonia tvith complications of heart trouble, is better. — o Democrat Want Ade p--