Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 12, Decatur, Adams County, 23 March 1911 — Page 7

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ABLE TO SIT UP. Mrs. 11. W. Sholty. who, spent Sunday with her husband at the Lutheran hospital at Fort Wayne, found him able to sit up yesterday and feeling j very well indeed. He will not be able I to return home, however, for some I time. The Decatur piano students oi Miss , Martha Kettler of Fort Wayne enjoyed a delightful private recital Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock at h< r stu dio at the Dr. D. D. Clark residence on Third street. A very fine program was given by a few of the students, including Dorothy Dugan. Irma Honk Vera Clark, irera Beavers. Mary Gage and Fanchon Magley, with several ss

lections by the instructor. Miss Kottler. Following the musical®, Miss Kettler served delicious home-made candles. Plans were discussed for forming a sort of musical club for the holding of these recitals each month, meeting at the homes of each of the pupils in turn, for the study of the composers and their works. Miss Jessie Simison of Bertie delightfully entertained the Entre Nous elub, the Decatur party going to Berne on the evening train and returning on the midnight train. Tha evening was spent socially with music, contests and later a luncheon. Those present were Ruby Miller, Goldie Gay, Matilda Sellemeyer, Ella Mutchler, Lilah lAichot, Pearl Purdy and Mr. and Mrs. U.S. Lachot of this city and Miss Hess Baumgartner of Linn Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snitz, living live miles east of the city, very pleasantly entertained at their home Sunday in honor of a number of their friends and the home was the scene of much pleasure throughout the day. The invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Snitz and daughter, Zelda; Mrs. Orpha Sheets. Ethel Fuhrman and Gladys Kfrn. The trip to the Snitz home was made by automobile and was much enjoyed by all who had the opportunity to take part. The home of Elton Rupright in Preble township was the scene of a happy gathering Sunday when a party of relatives and friends were entertained at dinner, the company induing the families of Arthur Fisher and Robert Case of this city, and Messrs. Snyder, Kreigh, Jerry Rupright of that vicinity and Wentz Rupr:ght of Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Sampson Pillars entertained at supper Saturday evening in honor of the birthday anniversary of their son-in-law, ('. D. Kunkel, which, however, did not come until Sunday. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Kunkel and daughter. Florence, and Mrs. and Mrs. Sherman Kunkel. The Salem Aid society will meet Thursday all day with Mrs. D. A. Helm, east of the city. It is especially desired at this meeting that all members be present as the society will reorganize for the year at this time. Mrs. John Evans and daughters, Helen and Irene, were guests of their cousin, Mrs. Rice, and her daughter. Mrs. Tullis, at Preble. Mrs. Tullis is the operator for the Erie railroad at that station. John Evans and family entertained Miss Fanchon Daugherty and Mrs. Elizabeth Davis over the week-end. o Funeral services for the late Robert S. Peterson were held from the family residence on North Second street Sunday morning, and there a large number of people from every station in life gathered to pay their last respects and to look for the last time on the face of the man so widely beloved and admired. The services were simple and most impressive, conducted by Rev. W. I. Alexandder of Columbia City. A special choir, consisting of Dr. and Mrs. P. B. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Patterson, with Mrs. C. J. Lutz as pianist, rendered sacred music. Rev. Alexander spoke from the text, “If a man die, shall he live again,” speaking words of solace, helpful and inspiring. The body of Mr. Peterson rested in the front parlor of the house, a solid bank of beautiful floral emblems which surrounded and almost covered the casket, proving the esteem in which the deceased svas held. Interment was made at beautiful Maplewood cemetery, where the G. A. R. members held a short service and as the body was lowered, a bugler in the distance sounded “taps,” adding to the solemnity of the occasion. The active pall bearers were C. J. Lutz. Judge Merryman. P. G. Hooper, A. P. Beatty, D. E. Smith and Mayor J. W. Teeple, members of the Bar Association, while Henry Fuhrman. Joseph Smith, S. B. Fordyce, Mr. McKay. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Covault, members of the Grand Army, served as honorary pall bearers. Among those who attended the services were Comrades Thomas of Rushville. McKay and Covault of Kokomo, who had served with Mr. Peterson in the army: Judge Erwin of Fort Wayne; Judge Moran of Portland: Abram Simmons of Bluffton: L. G. Ellingbam, secretary of state; Mr. and Mrs. P. D. West of Auburn; Miss Jessie Peterson and Mrs. Gart Shober of Fort Wayne and many other relatives and friends from a distance. Mr. Petersonls age was sixty-six years, one month and sixteen days. Bar Adopted Resolutions. The Adams County Bar association met at 9 o'clock this morning and adopted the following resolutions which were signed by D. D. Heller, as president of the association, James p. Haefllng, clerk of the court, spread of record and a copy sent to th# fam-|

ily of the deceased: To the President and Members of the Adams County Bar Association. Your committee to whom was appointed the duty of preparing and submitting to you a suitable memorial touching the life, character, and service of our deceased brother, the Honorable Robert Smith Peterson, begs leave to submit the following: Robert Smith Peterson was born in St. Mary's township, Adams county, Indiana, on February 1, 1845. He was a son of John White and Hanna Peterson. Except the years he spent in the civil war his entire life was lived In his native county. He was educated in the public schools of this county and at an early age became a teacher. In 1864 he responded to the call of his country and enlisted in Company G of the 13th Indiana Cavalry, and served during the remainder of thewar and was honorably discharged at its close. He was a second lieutenant of his company, having received his commission as a recognition of his meritorious service on the courier line between Pensacola. Florida, and Mobile, Alabama, and was advanced over several of his rank. At the close of the war he returned home and in 1868 was married on September 25th to Miss Fannie Kunkle.

He entered upon the study of law Li the office of the late Judge Studebaker and was admitted to this bar in 1868. when he immediately entered into the active practice of his chosen profession, and which he continued until his death. He was a partner of the late Honorable James R. Bobo, which partnership terminated upon the election of Mr. Bobo as judge of this court. He was also associated for many years with the late Ethan A. Huffman in the firm of Peterson and Huffman, and also with J. Frank Mann, now of Muncie, Ind. Much of tne growth and beauty of our city is due to tr.e efforts of Mr. Peterson. He assisted in the organization of the Decatur National bank and served as its cashier for a number of years. He was in a large measure influential in securing for Decatur the Grand Rapids, the Erie and the Clover Leaf railroads, and served as sounsel for said roads for a number of years. The town of Peterson on the line of the latter road, was named in his honor as a token of his valuable services. In politics he was a staunch republican and prominent in district and state affairs. In 1894 he was a candidate for congress and later was his party's candidate for judge of this court, being defeated by a small majority, although the normal majority was large against his party. He was frequently called upon -to sit as special judge in cases heard in this and other courts in adjoining counties. He was deeply interested in all educational affairs and for several years served as a member of the school board of this city. He was a fearless soldier and during his services was shot in the breast and on account of this suffered much during the subsequent years, although never complaining. Several years ago he suffered a severe attack of lagrippe, which impaired his health to such an extent that he could not engage in the active practice, but he retained his law library and his advice and counsel was frequently sought by lawyers and officials. His last illness was an attack of acute pneumonia, and resulted in his death on March 16, 1911. Besides his faithful wife, he leaves ten children. Two other children died in early youth. As a citizen he was known to many and loved by all who knew him, as a lawyer he had but few equals, as a friend he had no superiors. He was a wise counselor, a master of the law, and a conscientious judge. With equal pains and care, he served the poor client as faithfully as though of large means. No member of this bar will be missed more than Mr. Peterson. He had a great force of personal character, never hesitating to express his opinion on all questions, whether of law, business, or politics. He was always consistent and faithful to his convictions. His home life was beautiful. He was an ideal husband and father. He loved his family. He builded a home and endowed it with devotion. He established a family circle and bound it. with a tie of loyal love, never excelled, and broken only by death. His family reflects his splendid, upright character. We mourn his departure, but it is a consolation that such a man has lived among us. We present the above in token of our esteem for our deceased brother and recommend that the same be adopted and spread of record in the order book of this court, upon a page set apart and dedicated to his memory, and that a copy of the same be furnished the family.

JAMES T. MERRYMAN. DORE B. ERWIN. PAUL G. HOOPER. The above was aopted by the Adams County Bar association at a meeting held March 20, 1911, and the same is recorded in Order Book 46, of said court at page 242. Letter From Mr. LsFollette. The following letter from Judge LaFollette was read: “March, 18, 1911. "Hon. J. T. Merryman, Decatur, Ind. “My Dear Judge—lt is with much regret that I learn of the death of Brother R. S. Peterson of your city, i have known him for many years and it has always been a pleasure to meet him. He was genial, kind, ever ready to oblige a friend, in fact one who wore his heart upon his sleeve, and who I have always been proud to call my friend. I had hoped to be present at the meeting tomorrow morning, but find at the last moment that it will be impossible for me to come. Please extend my sympathy to the family in this, their saddest hour, and remem ber me to the members of the Adams County Bar. I beg to remain as ever, Yours very truly, JOHN F. LaFOLLETTE. Jay County Bar Resolutions. Resolutions of the Bar of Jay County, Indiana, upon the death of R. S Peterson, adopted March 17. 1911: The retirement by death of R. S. Peterson from a neighboring bar, calls forth from us the tear of pity and regret. He was an able lawyer, an honest, manly man. Before his body bent beneath the weight of chronic infirmity, we knew him both in this court and in that of our sister count;., as a capable, hard-working fellowservant. From first to last, he Was the uniformly courteous and pleasant associate, the Chevalier Bayard that nature had designed him to be. We deplore his death and hold in reverence and respect his memory. The committee recommends that a copy of this memorial be given the bar of Adae county and one to the family of the deceased. Respectfully submitted, D. T. TAYLOR. JOHN M. SMITH. FRANK H. SNYDER: JOHN F. LaFOLLETTE. J. F. DENNY Charles Bell, eon of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Bell of this city, now manager of the Wells Fargo Express offices at Akron, Ohio, and formerly agent for the Decatur and Fort Wayne offices, has been called to help manage the New York offices during the drivers' strike which is now on there. There are from 500 to 600 or more Wells Fargo express wagon drivers in New York and when they go on a strike that means some extra work in getting out the goods that comes in and it is the duty of the managers to get men from the outside to take the place of the strikers, a feat that is not devoid of danger. Mr. Bell was called to NewYork several months ago to assist in the securing of men to take the place of the striking drivers at that time and he knows just about how to go about it. The fact that his assistance was secured means that his capability is recognized by the company for which he works, and as he is a Decatur boy, the reflection of his capability is a credit to the city in which he was born and reared as well. Mrs. J. T. Merryman, who is a sister of Mrs. Bell, has gone to Akron to be with her during the absence of her husband in the east. o AT POINT OF DEATH Mrs. Will Butler this morning received a message that Helen, six year old daughter of her sister, Mrs. Bert Brenbarger of Gas City, was at the point of death and that her death w-as expected any minute. The little girl has been sick for more than a week with scarlet fever. Several days ago word came that she was dying then, but she lingered on holding her own until today, when she became worse. The sad feature is that the home is of course quarantined and relatives cannot go nor can letters be received di-1 rectly from the family. RETURNS HOME. Lawrence Biggs, who nearly five weeks ago met with an injury while engageji at work at the Pennsylvania shops, Fort. Wayne, and who had been at the St. Joseph’s hospital nearly four weeks, was able to return home, with the aid of crutches, Saturday evening and will remain here until his injured limb will permit him to resume his work The accident was quite a painful one, the ankle of the left limb being dislocated, and just, above that point the bone was broken. It is healing nicely, but he cannot bear his weight upon it, giving away under the heavy strain. ; Children Cry FOR FLETCHER’S CASTORIA

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