Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 9, Decatur, Adams County, 2 March 1911 — Page 6

The ‘‘drys”,wlU conclude their cam ’ paign in Decatur, wkth a whilrwind of | speeches, concluding with an address . at the court room Monday evening, at which time Rev. Madison Swadener, of Indianapolis. Rev. Swadener was I for years a Methodist minister and 1 held charges at Kokomo, Anderson and other cities. On the lecture plat-1 form he gained much fame with ills | address on the "Parson's Philosophy of Life,” an evening of pleasure to all. who ever heard it. In addition to this , there will be addresses this afternoon 1 at the Baptist church to the women by Mrs. F. B. Perkins of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mrs. Perkins will address the children at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the M. E. church and an hour later will address a mass meeting at the same place. Sunday evening at the M. E. church Hon. J. B. Merriman of Bluffton, representative of Wells county in the Indiana legislature, will deliver an address. The Phi Delta Kappa dance Thursday evening was a pronounced success and was attended by about fortyfive couples. There was fine music for dancing by the Franklin & Polly orchestra of Marion. There were a number of young people in attendance from out of the city, including Mr. and Mrs. Merle Smith and Miss Erma Purman of Montpelier; Miss Alice Fogas of Mt. Vernon, Ind. a guest of Miss Justine Cook; Miss Elizabeth Diggs of Marion, a guest of Miss Martha Coverdale; Charles Leonard of Hartford City, Dora Crites of Huntington, and Messrs. Glen Falk and Otto Green of Decatur. —Bluffton News. One of the enjoyable affairs of Friday afternoon was the party given by Mrs. John Stewart for her guests, Mrs. Otto Romelser of Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Howard Flack of Hunttagton, and also for Mrs. Lawrence Smith of this city, who leaves soon for her new home ta Chicago. The guests were the members of the Orient club, besides Mrs D. B. Erwin and Mrs. C. D. Lewton, who will become members at the next meeting. Mrs. Hootman of Hicksville, Ohio, who is visiting with Mrs. C. D. Murray, was also a guest. The ladies brought their sewing, over*which they chatted, and piano musk by Mrs. Flack, a vocal solo by Mrs. Smith and readings by Mrs. Kalver, with a twocourse luncheon, served by the hostess, also contributed to the delight of the afternoon. Mrs. Smith was the recipient of a silver spoon, with "Orient Club,” her initials and the date engraved thereon, as a farewell gift from the club. A number of the members of the Pochahontas lodge gave a surprise for Mr|. Al Garard Friday evening, the same being a farew-ell for her as the family is to leave next Monday for Monroeville to make their home, Mr. Garard having opened a racket store at that place. The surprisers found Mrs. Garard ill in bed with rheumatism, but they enjoyed a good social time’, chatting, and extended theta best wishes for the family in their newhome. Mr. Garard has been in Monroeville several weeks, but the family was unable to go soo’ner on account of the fact that the house which they intended to occupy was not vacated sooner.

CARD OF THANKS. D. i.l. Fulleton and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bauman wish to extend their sincere thanks to all for the many kindnesses extended to them during the illness and at the time of the death of their beloved wife and mother; also for the floral offerings given by the neighbors, the Concord Aid. Drs. Clark, Miss Harshbarger, the Royal Neighbors and others, and to all who showed them favors in their hour of grief. o OBITUARY. Mary Ann Solomon was born in England, and came to American at the afe of fourteen yeays. At the age of nineteen years she was united in marriage to D. H. Fulleton. She was the mother of four sons and four daughters one son and one daughter having gone before. A husband, three sons and three daughters, with many friends are left to mourn. Her age at death was 71 years, 10 months and 7 days. She was a very active member of the U. B. church at Wadena. She died in triumph at the home of her daughter #n Monmouth I. I. o— STORE TO OPEN MARCH 10TH. Isadore Bernstein Will Conduct Shoe, Dry Goods and Furnishing Store. Isadore Bernstein will be the proprietor or tne new store which will open in the Interurban block about March 10th. Mr. Bernstein and Mr. Flox are both here now getting ready for the opening of the store and will be ready for business as soon as the stock of goods arrives. They will handle boots and shoes, dry goods and gent’s furnishings, and will conduct a permanent store. Mr. Bernsteta will be married one week from tomorrow to a daughter of Mr. Flox

’ at South Bend and will go to housej keeping here. He is a splendid young man and expects to reside in Decatur ' the rest of his life. — ■ -o — Sarah Goodheart et al vs. Susan H. 1 Kirk et al., partition, proof of notice 1 filed. Report of receipt of 1200. Deed | to Callihan reported and approved. Jerry Barkley, guardian for Rolile I Donnell, was ordered to sell real es- ' tate as petitioned for at private sale, ' without notice. I Mrs. M. F. Rice tiled a- report as ' guardian for Newell B. Rice, which was approved. Mary O. Christen, administrator )f ' the Martha A. Dutches estate, tiled a I petition for an order for part Pal distribution and so ordered as to >B4O. Alva B. Rice, administrator of M. F. Rice estate, filed petition to sell bank stock in First National bank. Sustained. Stock ordered sold after one weeks notice. Real estate transfers: Simon Smith to Menno S. Leichty, 79 acres, Wash--1 ington tp., >8,800; O. O. Juday to Samantha Shoemaker, pt. lot 248, Geneva, >650; John Bogner to Willtem Lammert, farm in Root tp.. >1<,000; C. E. Sullivan to Samuel Simison, tract in Wabash tp., >1500; John M. Parr to Noah Augsburger, 42 acresBlue Creek tp.. >4000; Daniel Yoder ■ to Milo Sales. 70 acres, Hartford tp., ' >8475; Mary E. Artman to Mary A. Howard, pt. lot 667, Decatur. >1200; Joseph Rich to Jacob Barger, tract in French tp., >4100; Rosa Hofer to Daniel Kaehr, 20 acres, Monroe tp., >2300.

The Indianap supreme court Thursday affirmed the Judgment of the Marion county circuit court, holding that the act of March 20, 1909, fixing the fees to be charged by the sheriffs, is not a valid enactment of the legislature, but is void, and the former law governing the fees to be charged by sheriffs is the law governing their fees. Judge Morris delivered the opinion of the court, while Judge Jordan handed down a dissenting opinton. The legislature of 1907 passed the law in question which provides, among other things, that the sheriff shall charge a fee of 25 cents for com mitting prisoners to jail, and 25 cents for discharging tnem. Henry W. Bullock, as a taxpayer of Marion county, brought this actton to prevent the payment to Sheriff Woesner of these fees known as the "in and out fees," alleging that the law of 1909 was not valid from the fact that it was passed by the legislature of 1907 during the last days of the session and was vetoed by Governor Hanly and returned to the secretary of state within the five days provided for in such cases, together with his objections for veto. The constitution provides that the secretary of state shall present the bill, together with the governor's veto to the next legislature. Governor Hanley thereafter called the special session of the legislature in 1908, which passed the county local option law, but the secretary of state did not send the sheriff's fee bill to that legislature, but waited until the regular session of 1909, to which he sent the vetoed bill, which was passed, among the first bills passed, as the acts of 1909. Judge Remster held that the constitution required that a vetoed bill should be returned to the next session of the legislature, whether that session was the regular session of the next legislature or a special session of the legislature, which originally passed the bill, and therefore the bill not being passed over Governor Hanly’s veto by the special session, it had lost its vitality and could not be enacted by the legislature of 1909 without being introduced as a bill and sent to the governor in the regular course of enacting a new law.

Avery successful two days’ grain, poultry and fancy work show, under the auspices of the farmers’ association, has just been closed at Hoagland. This was without doubt one of the finest exhibits ever held in that town, as the co-operation of both its townspeople and the people of the surrounding country from far and near contributed to the display. The poultry was scored by Alfred Deßrot of Berne, the well known poultry fancier, while the grain judges were Henry Scheimann of Preble township, Dr. J. L. Smith of Hoagland and Jacob Neff of Madison township, Allen county. Mrs. Ed S. Moses of this city was honored with the judgeship of the fancy work. A committee to have charge of the work for the next two years was elected with the following members: Ed F. Koenemann; secretary, Georg® Colmann; treasurer, E. J. Mclntosh. After the election was held, they planned for the erection of a suitable building for the holding of such gatherings as farmers’ institutes, poultry shows, grain, fruit and fancy work exhibits, and the like.

It is thought that a stock company will be organized and an up-to-date building made, suitable for the holding of such affairs, same to be built by next fall. This would prove a boon to the people of Hoagland and the amrounding country. — * The ladles of the Orient club spent a delightful afternoon with Mrs. Harry Helm Thursday, conversing as theta needles flew deftly in and out of the embroidery work. The only thing t" mar what would have been otherwise a perfect season of pleasure, was the resignation of Mrs. Lawrence Smith, this being the last regular meeting with the club before leaving for her new home in Chicago. Mrs. Otto Romelser of Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. How ard Mack of Huntington, who are vistting Mrs. John Stewart, were guests of the club. Mrs. Charles Elzey will be hostess next Thursday afternoon

A few of the W. R. C. ladies and a number of comrades were royally entertained at dinner Thursday at th< home of Mr. and Mrs Elijah Walters east of the city, the company driving out. The dinner was a most excellent one, prepared in Mrs. Walters' unex celled way. Mrs. Walters was quite agreeably surprised by the presentation of a W. R. C. recognition pin from the guests. 'Miss Vernia Smith entertained the Needlecraft club Thursday evening Not all were industrious with their needles and as a diversion there was an interesting contest in which musical i were suggested by rebus phrases. A German song by the Misses Clara Weiland and Clara Bultemeier and Sue Mayer, and vocal solos by Rev. Wise added further to the pleasure of the evening, as did the delicious refreshments provided by the hostess. Mfss Dessie Beery will be hostess at the next meeting next Thursday evening. One hundred or more enjoyed the hospitality of the Elks Thursday evening, the guests being the wives, sweethearts or lady friends of this hospitable order. Fred LaDelle served as master of ceremony and the program carried out was an excellent one, consisting of hits given local color, much to the amusement of all, after which there was musit by Mildred and Hazel LaDelle. A banquet, in two courses, very tempting to the eye as well as the palate, was a crowning feature of the entertainment. Miss Naomi Niblick also furnished music. A very enjoyable surprise was given Ottis and Calvin Yost by the young people of south of the city, to welcome the boys to their new home, they having recently come here from Berne. Games and music contributed to the good time. The party included Frances Hoffman, Hazel Davis, Velma Sprunger. Frances Tablet - . Lilly Teeple, Ruby Harvey, Amanda Klopfenstine and Nova Yost; Rolla and Tom Coppock, Raymond and Claude Harvey, Virgil Springer, Jim Hoffman. Clarence Davis, Perry and Harry Smith, Ruby Wynn. Misses Edna Crawford and Nona Forbing were at Fort Wayne Thursday eventag. where they were honored guests at a 6 o’clock dinner given byMrs. E. H. Kilbourne. Miss Rose Martin of that place was also one of the guests. The home of Dr. and Mrs. P. B. Thomas on Third street was open Thursday evening to the members of the Sewing club at a party given tn farewell for one of their members and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dibble, who are on the eve of departure for their future home near Lansing, Mich. A number of social amusements, including music, and refresnments, were enjoyed, and good cheer reigned until farewells were said, which were, however, mingled with many good wishes to go with the departing ones.

A very happy "five hundred” party was that given Thursday evening by Mrs. Dan Vail, guests being the Black Rags and Thimble club. The prize for points was won by Miss Gertrude Moses, while Mrs. Fanny Cole was awarded the “slam” prize. A very fine luncheon as pleasing to the eye as to the palate, was an item of the entertainment. Mrs. Jeff Bryson and daughter, Miss Frances, entertained Thursday with a 1 o’clock luncheon at their home on North Pleasant street. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. Perry Torrence of Marion and Mrs. Alfred Fristoe of Geneva. —Portland Sun. There was the very good number of thirty in attendance at the meeting of the Evangelical Aid society at the home of Mrs. Harvey Harruff Thursday afternoon. The business period was the usual interesting one, after which the ladies mingled socially. There was, among other diversions, a contest, in which the names of wives were suggested as appropriate for men

according to their vocations, b lection amounted to ™ ladies have planned to hav ea Ing social in two weeks at tl of Mr. and Mrs. Med Hoffman, men being invited to th ‘ B Mrs. Harruff served tempting raents. Mrs. John Slewart entertained this afternoon in honor of Mrs. Otto R<> Flack of Huntington and Mrs. U rt , U ce Smith, who leaves next w<<> for her new home in Chicago. Tire beautiful new home of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Hite was hospitably thrown open Thursday evening when the Batißt Brotherhood banqueted then wives and lady friends. About forty grown persons were in attendance and the company was further augmented by the presence of twenty or more children. A flower contest was instructive and interesting, after which came a “paper-tearing contest, the contest being to tear from papc’ the outline of an animal. Mrs. John Moser proved the most adept at this and was conceded first honors. There were music and other pleasant features of entertainment, including a very fine two-course lunch. ——- • — A party of twenty-five young people of the city went out to the home of Miss Bertha Ulman a mile north of the dty last evening where they were royally entertained. Music and games and all things that make a delightful social evening were in order.

Mrs. Dick Townsend of Peoria, Bl formerly Miss lantha Gregory of this city, will represent the daughters of the American Revolution of that cit' at the national convention in Washtagton, D. C. The Peoria, 111.. Journal says: "Peoria Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, entertained yesterday afternoon in the home of Mrs. David S. Lee, keeping in observance the annual chapter Reciprocity Day. Over ninety women 'n all made up the gathering, including two representatives o feach of the women's clubs in the city. Flags in groups and great unfurled single *a;s did honor to the nation's first president in this home. Miss Julia Johnston presented the afternoon’s paper, her topic being ‘Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army.’ In this she gave many statistics, which had a genuine ring of interest. Indeed her paper is worthy of a larger hearing than that offered yesterday. Miss Estelle Van Horne gave two dramatic rea Ungs and two selections by the Peoria Women’s club chorus brought to a close the program of the afternoon. Then came the choosing of delegates for the National Conference of D. A. R. to be held in Washington, D. C.. the early part of April. Mrs. Dick Townsend and Mrs. W. G. Mcßoberts will repre-

sent the Peoria Chapter hi the east. During the current season Peoria Chapter has added the names of four new members to her membership roll, while papers for the admittance of several others are now filed in Washington. Yesterday's meeting close! with a social half hour and the serving of light refreshments." Mrs. Jacob Omlor entertained a number of ladies at a quilting party Thursday. At noon a sumptuous dinner was served. After the quilt was finished a carpet rag sewing was indulged in. the lady sewing the largest number of rags in 10 minutes winning the prices, which were awarded to Mesdames Matthias and John Miller. Those invited were Mesdames Matthias Miller, Joseph Rumschlag, S. E. Hunter, Peter and George Braun. Jesse Niblick, Frank Lichtle, Peter Hieman, Charles Poling, Newton Mallonee, S. T. Niblick, Vail Snell, T. J. Durkin, and the Misses Matilda Rumschlag and Agnes Omlor. Mrs. Tom Ehlnger gave a pedro party Thursday evening for Miss Kaehler, a trained nurse from Hope hospital, who has been visiting here with the Rademaker family several days. There were guests to fill four tables, the party including besides the guest of honor, Vera and Edna Ehinger, Ode Fullenkamp, Frances, Vera and Agnes Rademaker, Anna and Tena Radecaker, Charles and Joe Lose, Will Berling, Lawrence Kleinhenz, Herbert Ehinger, Arthur Mangold and Tracy Nelson. First prizes were won by Will Berling and Anna Rademaker; second by Arthur Mangold and Miss Kaehler; boobies, by Lawrence Kleinhenz and Vera Rademaker. A luncheon served by the hostess, and music provided by Miss Tena Rademaker, rounded out the evening's pleasure. SEVERAL WEEK-END MEETINGS. Program the “Drys” For the Next Few Days Public Meetings. Mrs. F. B. Perkins, of Ann Arbor, Mich., will arrive in this city on Friday to participate in the temperance campaign. She will address meetings as follows:

M ,«. >»' S, ' r meeting hlld n m children's meeting. b*v’ z L,”' »‘'"“7 . „ years should be present. te ‘"pn P. nt, mass meettag for men “"SonTtaMerrlman, democratic reptentative of Wells county. wiR address a mass meeting at the . church Sundav at 7:00 p. m. ne-atur citizens will at this tint W ..X . a man who comes direct fiom the '■' ite* house battle ground to help the temperance forces Do no fail to hear him. Several chokes of our city will dispense wRh th .. fr evening services to join in this meeting. Everybody invited. Mrs Mary Anna Fulleton. wife of D 11. Fulleton, of Wadena. Benton county, Indiana, and known to many throughout this county, passed away t 5 30 o'clock Thursday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Bauman, at Monmouth, where she and her husband had been spending the winter months. She was seventy-one years and ten months of age. Born in ’England, and coming to this country gom e years later, she moved to Madena, where she has been making her home for some time. She has vteited here on a number of occasions and for the past two years has spent the winter at the home of her daughter. For forty or fifty years she has been in failing health, gradually declining with age. and for the past two years she has failed quite rapidly. Some months ago she was operated upon by Dr. Clark for gall drainage, from which she rallied, and was dp ano around, and felt better than for some time. She soon again relapsed into her former condition and from then on she became worse until nine days ago, when her illness terminated into pneumonia, which caused her death. Mrs. Fulleton was a lady of many good and noble qualities, beloved by all. and her demise has caused much sadness among a wide circle of friends. She leaves to mourn their loss besides a loving husband, six chll(:ren three eons and three daughters, who are: of Coldwater, Mich.; Lee and Fred of Aberdeen. S. D., the latter having been called home some time previous to her death, owing to her serious condition; Mrs. Jeanette Moore, Mrs. Alice Mitten of Wadena, the latter also being at her bedside at her death, and who left this morning for her home; Mrs. Henry Bauman, at whose home she passed away. Short funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the house, with Rev. Imler of the United Brethren church, this city, officiating The remains were taken on the 6 o'clock car Saturday morning to her home and on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at the United Brethren church, where for many years she has been a faithful member, the regular funeral services were held.

Indianapolis. Ind., Feb. 24 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The first attack on the provision of the saloon regulation bill providing for the transfer and sale of licenses, was made today when Representative Cravens, the democratic floor leader of the house, denounced the provision, ' not as a temperance crank, but as a representative of the people,” he said. The house refused by a vote of 49 to 47 to table Cravens’ amendment, striking out the provision, and further argument will follow, with Cravens in line with the republicans. Cravens said: “By virtue of the limitation as to number, the value of the license will Increase and make the saloon license a vested right. Under the bill the saloon keeper can transfer their business to English brewers.” The bill drew out the warmest kind of a debate and the outlook for an agreement was very dark at noon, when the house adjourned. The democratic sentiment has been that the provision was one of the best in the bill, and It gave the saloon men an incentive to hold his license and be careful of it. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 24—(Special to Daily Democrat)—State Senator Netterville, of Anderson, who became very ill at the Denison hotel last evening, is slightly Improved today, and may recover. His physician from Anderson was summoned last night. Washington, D. C„ Feb. 24—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The struggle to eliminate Senator Lorrimer from the senate was resumed this afternoon. Senator Beveridge is speaking and will be followed by Senators Stone. Root and others. All efforts to fix the time of voting have failed. STRUCK IN EYE. Sherman Beery was going about, the struts today with his left eye bandaged up. and was kept busy most of the time answering the question how the other fellow looked. Sherman says it was no "scrap,” but merely an accident. He was struck in the eye -hile engaged inlaying a practice

game of basket ball. Although the injury la not aerious, hla eye Is b aiily disfigured, and he will be all right In a day or so. ENTERTAINMENT was good. While the Christian church w #is well filled Thursday eventag d t the dramatic and musical recital given by Miss Mabel Weldy, reader, and Marie Daniels, pianist, the excellence of the entertainment merited a much larg.-i---one. Miss Weldy, who has I a student at the Marlon college ~f ~x pression, is highly gifted in this art, and her natural ability, supplemented by her excellent training, make her a reader of rare merit. The readings she gave were of a wide range of expression, and were all cleverly and skillfully interpreted. The posings, given at the conclusion of tlu program, were very clever and show Miss Weldy to be an artist of great ability in power of expression. Miss Weldy was assisted by Mtas Marie Daniels, who is a pianist of merit, ami who pleased all with her deep, sympathetic expression and interpretation of the composers whose selections she play, ed. ■ o — BEING REMODELED. The building recently vacated by the Baughman five and ten cent -t .re is at present undergoing extensive i ra . provements in preparation for the new place of business which will | T established there as soon as ligaments can be completed. The walls will be repapered, the same 1< ng started at noon today. Much other work will have to be done suitable to the demands of the new business man, and when completed the room will present one of the most attractiv< it pearances of any in the city.

ENJOYS NAVY LIFE. John Joseph received a postal card from Harold Crawford, who is now n the navy, with headquarters at Cuba. The card was written while on board the Birmingham, and he stated that he liked hte new life very much. He has seen much of the country since bis arrival there and would be glad ■<> hear from bin friends here. Decatur is to have a new place of business. Thia was made known at a late hour Thursday afternoon when M. Flox of South Bend, one of that city’s successful business men, was in the city and leased the Studabake; building, two doors south of the interurban statton, formerly occupied by the Baughman five and ten cent s'ore, where he will establish a firs' class shoe, dry goods and furnishin-' siore. Mr. Flox has been seeking for suitable location to open his place ' business for some time, but no ntil Thursday did he decide on th in. At present Mr. Flox h; these stores. The one at S< is his principal headquar which is cared for by himse: It ’’ lumbia -City he has a braio - re. similar to the one he will <q ; n this city, it being in charge < The one here will be looked his son-in-law, Mr. I. Bibers was at once sent word after ment had been reached for ing. He will begin at onthings in shape for the ne business and will arrange tl suitable to his trade. Good rive here in a few days and .i be put in place as soon as the: here. He expects to be re.i! opening by the tenth of Mar .. and will do all he can to fulfill hi prom ises. Mr. Flox is a man of m- - iness ability and winning qualities and with his long and success: .1 business career, which he has en. the past will soon become acquainted, and be one of the city’s prosperous business men. MALICIOUS TRESPASS TRIAL. Mayor Teeple’s court was a busy place Saturday, when the case the State vs. Marshall Aspy, Wi'l Dallas Johns of near Pleasant Mills, for malicious trespass was , Many witnesses were examined an the trial extended far into the after noon. The affidavit was tl-ed . Charles E. Mumma of near Pleasan’ Mills, who claimed that the defen ■ ants had gone upon a tract of timer land which he had leased, and • t noV ed therefrom certain pieces of valued, it is said, at about ten R. C. Parrish, prosecuting at,or served for the state, while t I* ters appeared for the defense At the time of going to piw trial was still going on. THE BUSINESS MEN'S LEAGUE The Business Men's League hold another meeting at ' 1 , club rooms Monday evening, time it ite desired that all u’ ' be present. Plans for the 11 be discussed and there rill ff)1I es by several good talkersbe a very interesting meeting an ‘ beir those interested should make i business to attend.