Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 16, Decatur, Adams County, 20 April 1911 — Page 2

FUNERAL OF MRS. WERLING. The official board of the Methodist, church, at its last meeting before 1 went to conference, gave expression to some very tender sentiments and a cordial resolution, commending my services as pastor of the church. Words are inadequate to express my appreciation of this generous action of the official board. In return the Very best that I can do is to say that it thanks are worth anything, then ■ you are rich in the coin of my heart.” Although I feel unworthy of sucu complimentary action, it is but natural that I should feel grateful therefor. and shall treasure It as a precious souvenir of my short pastorate in Decatur. Not only the official board, but every member of the entire church and congregation, as well as the citizens of Decatur, have treated me with marked kindness. To the press of the city. The Daily Democrat, and The Daily Times, I wish to tender sincere thanks for their courteous treatment extended during my short residence in the city. I leave today, praying kind heaven’s richest blessings on the people of Decatur. CHESTER W. CHURCH. —O ' - — "The oratorical contest between the high schools of Herne, Geneva and Decatur will be held April 21st,” says the High School Student. "The exercises for the day will be divided into three periods. The contest in athletites will take place Friday forenoon at Steele’s park. Section 1, which is constituted of sophomores and freshmen will contest in music and oratoryin the afternon at Bosse's opera house. Section 2, composed of juniors, seniors and post-graduates, will give their program in the evening at the opera house. Decatur has alreadyselected her delegates to take part in music and oratory. The selected contestants are working hard, preparing for the ultimate fight. They are confident of victory and they have a right to be. The contest in athletics will be composed of running broad jump, running high jump, standing jump, mile run and half-mile run. Decatur has some athletes that will be hard to beat in the coming contest. The representatives for the athletic contest will be selected next week." o WILL BE A TREAT. Coming to the Majestic Theater, Fort Wayne. April 22nd.

Charles Frohman will present Miss Billie Burke, one of the most popular and charming comediennes on the American stage at this theater on Saturday evening. April 22nd. Miss Burke was at Fort Wayne last June in ‘ Mrs. Dot.” She comes now in ‘‘Suzanne.” her latest comedy success, in which she recently closed a long run at the Lyceum theater, New York. The piece is by two Belgian playwrights. Frantz Fonson and Ferdinand Wicheler, and it was presented first at Brussels under the title of “Le Mariage de Mlle. Beulemans.” Later it was taken to Paris, where it was one of the big hits of the summer. C. Hadden Chambers, the well known English dramatist, who wrote “Captain Swift," “The Tyranny of Tears.” and other familiar plays, has made the adaptation especially for Miss Burke. The scenes of the play are laid in Brussels and the authors, it is said, have given an exact and vivid picture of life and customs in the Belgian capital. The difficulties of the heroine, the daughter of a funny old dealer in bottled beer, in making a choice between two young men. one the son of an old neighbor to whom her parents have betrothed her. and the other a young Parisian who is a < lerk in her father's warehouse, furnish the matter for the plot. The role of the heroine —a sweet little Belgian girl, who knows how to have her own way—gives Miss Burke the best opportunity she has had. Prices 50c, 75c, SI.OO. $1.50 and $2.00. Mail orders now received. POET RILEY GRADUALLY FAILING Miss Clara Farr, who has been at Indianapolis attending the teachers' institute, was a visitor at the James Whitcomb Riley home during her slay in that city. Miss Farr, who is teacher of the fifth grade in the Main street school, is a great admirer of Mr. Riley and some time ago sent a picture of her pupils, together with letters from them, to him. In reply Mr. Riley sent a book of his poems to the pupils. Owing to his ill health Mr. Riley has very few visitors at this time and it was through special permission that Miss Farr was permitted to call. The pupils sent a large bouquet of roses as well as letters. In talking to Miss Farr of his condition he said that he would very likely never be able to speak in public again, and even now all his work is dictated for he has lost the use of his hands.— Montpelier Ex.

AN EXCELLENT LECTURE. Dr. W. T. Culp delivered his great address, "The Uncrowned King,” to a crowded church in Monroe Friday evening. For two hours he carried his audience alternately from the ridiculous to the sublime. All pronounce him the best of the course. Keen and penetrating he struck at the heart of things. He is truly a master of the English language. The climax came in his dosing, pronounced by all to be the most beautiful thing of its kind ever heard in Monroe. All would welcome his return. e What might have resulted in a serious tire, which was discovered in the nick of time, occurred last Saturday when the tire alarm was sounded and the laddies hurried to the home of Ned Bobo on Gloss street. About 1 o'clock Mrs. Bobo went to the pump for a pail of water, wnen she noticed the odor of burning wood, and looking up. she saw a small blaze coming from the roof of the summer kitchen. She first sent in the alarm, and then began to extinguish the flames herself, and managed to put the fire out before the arrival of the department. It is thought that a spark from the chimney was the cause of the blaze, it being too lowdown on the roof to come from a defective flue. No damage to amount to anything resulted. Owing to the high wind, which was raging at the time, many went to the scene, expecting to find a much more disastrous blaze. o FUNERAL AT GENEVA TODAY. The remains of the late Mrs. John Auker. who died at her home in Muncie Thursday morning, arrived in Geneva Friday afternoon and were taken to the home of her niece, Mrs. Marion Connor, where the funeral services were held today, with interment at the Burrows cemetery. Mrs. Auker was fifty years of age, and leaves her husband and seven children, Zenna Auker of Farmsburg, Montana; Burley, Nora. George, Leslie, Ada and Charles, all of Muncie. The remains were accompanied by John Auker. son, Burley, and daughter, Nora, Marion Connor of Geneva and Miss Mamie Christman of Kendallville.

The Journal-Gazette of Ft. Wayne contained an article telling of the death of Miss Mary Louise Ball of Plymouth, Ind., which occurred at the St. Joseph hospital in that city Thursday afternoon. • The deceased was a cousin of Sister Gregory of this city, who with Miss Josephine Malley, on last Tuesday, paid her a visit. At that time she was improving very nicely from an operation, which she recently underwent, and it was thought that she w’ould get along all right, and from that time they had heard nothing regarding her condition until notified of her death. Just last November she visited with her cousin here, during which time she became acquainted with several, who became warm friends and who grieve much over her death. The following is the clipping taken from the Journal-Gazette: “The death occurred yesterday morning at St. Joseph's hospital of Miss Mary Louise Ball, aged 30, of Plymouth, who was brought here two weeks ago and operated on for appendicitis. Following the operation she showed considerable improvement and it was thought that her recovery would be rapid. Five minutes previous to her death her condition seemed to be unusually good when a sudden reaction occurred and the end came. A post mortem held dis closed the fact that death was due to the formation of a blood clot on the left lung. The deceased was the daughter of Mrs. Catharine Ball of Plymouth and was a prominent and highly respected young woman of that city. She was a devout member of the Catholic church and was actively engaged in all religious affairs. In addition to the mother five brothers survive, all of whom reside at Plymouth. Gerald Ball, one of the brothers who is engaged in business there, came to Fort Wayne yesterday and will accompany the remains home, where interment will occur.” o "late dispatches. Douglas, Ariz., April 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —General Julian Jaucoc, commanding the First United States cavalry, today notified both the Mexican federalists and insurgents that if a single bullet is fired across the line into American territory during the battle which is expected this afternoon, the United States troops will interfere and stop the battle. Men crossing the line will be held as prisoners until the close of the revolution. Washington. D. C., April 15—(Special to Dally Democrat) —Following the receipts of reports from the front today and a conference* with Secretary Meyer and General Woods, President Taft this afternoon ordered

four troops of cavalry to move to Douglas, Arizona, the nearest station, i to reinforce the troops there. Over 1200 men have joined the rebels and a large force of federalists are approaching. The rebels are equipped with machine guns and a big battle is expected. Washington. D. C.. April 15- (Special to Daily Democrat)—Orders to commanders on the Mexican border today made It certain that a repetition of firing on American citizens will be a signal for an Invasion of Mexico by United States troops. The landing of British marines is interpreted as a warning that this country must prove their ability to handle the situation to avoid European interference. ALL TO ATTEND. The officers of the M. E. Junior league request a large attendance tomorrow. Every member who can be there is earnestly requested to do so. . — ——o i— COURT HOUSE NOTES. William B. Drew- was appointed administrator of the estate of John Hilb and filed his bond in the sum of S4OO. The treasurer’s office is now about the busiest place about the hall of justice, there being but two weeks more in which to pay your annual rent or semi-annual if you prefer it, to the county. NEW WEBSTER DICTIONARY A copy of Webster's new International dictionary, published by the G. & C. Merriam Co., of Springfield, Mass., has reached us and is now a part of the Dally Democrat’s library. If we mis-spell many words hereafter its our own fault for they are all in this new edition, which contains 400,000 words and phrases and includes 12,000 words not found in any other issue. It has 2700 pages, with 6000 illustrations and more information to more people than any other dictionary every published. It is a remarkable book every teacher, student and scholar in this countyshould own one of them. oNEEDN’T WEAR UNIFORMS. Washington, D. C„ April 15 —Rural mail carriers will not be required to wear uniforms hereafter, under the terms of a bill introduced yesterday by Representative Hamlin of Missouri and they will have the right to communicate to members of congress any complaint or petition they desire to make, a privilege now denied them. Another bill introduced today provides S3OO a year extra to each rural carrier to reimburse him for the expense of his horse and wagon.

KICKED BY HORSE. About 11 o'clock, while unhitching a horse, Reuben Briener, of the local feed yard, was kicked by a horse, cutting a large gash in the hand. The force of the blow’ threw him against a wagon, where his head was cut and bruised. Several stitches were necessary to close the wound. He is able to be around, however. O — Friday the common schools of Monroe were closed and now the children will enjoy a long rest after the labors of a season. The rooms of Miss Ada Whitler and Sylvester Johnson were closed and a program rendered. The high school, in charge of Professor East, will continue its course two weeks longer in order to gain the necessary credits for the ensuing term next year. Many visitors were in attendance and a bountiful dinner was had at the noon hour, about 120 children being there, and also a hundred visitors who were accommodated at the second table. The program of the day was given at the Methodist church in the evening by the scholars and was a decided success, the church being crowded to overflowing. All the business men attending the meeting, with a few exceptions, and several parties from Decatur were present, among them being Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Johnson and M. J. Scherer. This is the last session of school that will Ire held in this building, as it will be torn down this summer and will be replaced with a modern structure, w’hich will accommodate the school for years to come. The present building has been found inadequate for several seasons past, and it was found that it was compulsory to erect a new building this year. All the modern improvements will be incorporated in the plans and the little city will have a school building to be proud of. MEDICAL MEETING. A goodly number of the members of the Adams county Medical association met at the Dr. S. D. Beavers office Friday evening in their regular monthly session, where a general discussion of subjects of interest to their profession ensued.

I NEW ST. JOHN’S TEACHER. Rev. Jan. of St. John * and the new professor of the St. John's Mr. Herman Pollack, former y o Cleveland. Ohio, were visitors In the city yesterday. Professor Pollack succeeds Prof. Von Renner, who resigned to go to Winsconsln. and He will be Installed the Sunday after Easter. _ o ’ EDDINGTON INJURED. James Eddington, an employee o( the Krick-Tyndall tile factory, was injured Friday in a peculiar mannei, while engaged in .-untying a kiln He was handling the largest sized tile, which are taken from the kiln by means of a huge chute, and in sliding down one of the tile a spall was broken. striking him in the wrist of the right arm and penetrating the arm. came out near the elbow. He was removed to his home, where medical assistance was had, and he will off duty for several days. O—- ——— THE FIFTH NUMBER Os Decatur High School Student Published Today. Number five of the High School Stu dent has just made its appearance from the press and we must say that it far exceeds any ot the four preceding numbers, which goes to say that with continued practice many of the students connected with editing ot this new palter would without much difficulty convert themselves into excellent writers. The present edition contains many interesting sayings and stories, which are worth any one s while to stop and read the short verses which the April number contains. Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories in. When God's own Son was crucified For man the creature s sin. Thus might I hide my blushing face While His dear cross appears, Dissolve my heart in thoughtfulness. And melt mine eyes to tears. But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe: Here. Lord. I give myself away—’Tis all that I can do.

Dainty Easter colors in yellow and white carried out in the decoration scheme, and other delightful Easter suggestions characterizing the entertainment, made the closing annual social functior of the Ladies' Shakespeare club for their guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan Thursday evening, especially delightful. The reception and large living rooms of the spacious and beautiful Dugan home, which were thrown into one large room, were charming in their banks of ferns and potted making a living greenery of the broad, wide pedestals at the foot of the broad open stairway, while many little tables through the rooms, and the mantels above the cheery open fireplace, bloomed with pots of fragrant white narcissus and golden crocus — flowers of the Eastertide. As the six-ty-five guests entered they were gree - ed by the reception committee and each given a little booklet, decorated with a dainty little yellow bonnet done in water colors, under which was the inscription: “Take off your Easter bonnet, And join the Shakespeare ‘bunch. There'll be pleasure when you've done it. And then a bit of lunch.” When the bonnets and wraps had been doffed, the guests took a peep at the second page of the booklet, which gave the outline of the evening's entertainment, and was certainly a very unique one, and for which the entertainment committee who prepared the same is rece-ivig many compliments. The subject was “A Comedy in Five Acts” and below this was given the synopsis of each act — just a little hint inciting the curiosity of all. Act I was entitled, “Music Jias power to soothe the savage breast,” and was carried out by Mrs. C. J. Lutz, with a very beautiful piano solo. Act IT was prefaced with “O wad some power the giftie gie us, To see oursel’s as others see us!” And this was carried out by an eggcarrying contest in which only the men were participants. “Sides” were chosen by the men, with Earl B. Adams for the “white linens,” and D. M. Hensley for the yellows,” as “liners up” and then began the contest. One side was given white eggs and the other yellow ones and the men were required to v'. in carrying the greatest number on a knife blade to a table. The women enjoying looking at this very much, but the gentlemen were no doubt glad that they “couldn’t see themse's.” It is said that the yellow side claims the honors. Act 111, “And thereby hangs a tale,’ brought forth a very agreeable entertainment, which proved to be book charades. The library was given over to the stage, and with the assistance of the young girls, the titles of books were enacted, and guessed

1)V the company. Another feature was the answering ot questions with words beginning with ’’eggs” (ex). Act V. ■Eat, drink and be merry, brought a change of setting In the comedy, the acene shifting to the long and spacious dining room, which had hitherto ben closet!. When the doors were swung open, a brilliant and beautiful sight burst forth. The large chandelier in the center of the room was glowing under a bower of dell te white Easter Hiles, and above ' ue tour yellow-hooded candles, casth.j n mellow glow over all. Below tae chandelier was the long table, the tenterpiece of which was a mass of ve pots of yellow narcissus around w..> h were laid fronds of ferns, and the other beautiful decorations of this room were carried out In white and yellow. The two-course luncheon was self-served, buffet style, from this table, and smaller tables, and was very delicious to the palate as well as good to look at. The second course included ice cream, molded in the form of little chickens, and the cake was molded in the shape of eggs. Fol lowing this was the closing. Act V. As you like it,” when all mingled and did just "as they liked," and it was far into the wee stna’ hours of the morning when the festivities ended. During the entire evening, music by Miss Jean Lutz and the Misses Naomi and Dorothy Dugan, added much to the pleasure of all. The Shakespeare ladies were assisted in entertaining by the Misses Dugan. Winifred Burke and Veda Hensley and others of the young girls. Among the' out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Wentz of West Berry street, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Jennie Firman of Marion, Ohio, and Judge O'Rourke of Ft. Wayne. The Woman’s Home Missionary society of the Methodist church wishes to call attention to its tub sale and chicken dinner to be held next Thursday afternoon and evening in th“ church parlors. The tub sale will consist of new articles of clothing as well as children’s outgrown garments, which will be nicely laundered. The stock will consist of all kinds of garments, which ready-made, will aid much in lessening the busy mother's spring sewing. Thursday evening they will also give one of their famous chicken dinners at the same place. Everybody invited.

Y. P. A. EASTER PROGRAM. The Young People’s Alliance of the Evangelical church is preparing an Easter program to be given Sunday evening at 7 o’clock at the Evangelical church. The program will consist chiefly of music and will be a very excellent one. The public is cordially invited. ■ — — - -O ———————. .. FOREIGN PRIESTS VISIT. Two priests of the Syrian Christian church are in the city soliciting aid in the work of building schools in their country and were present at the mayor’s office this morning to show their credentials. They hail from Matah, in the Mar Sarkees Ziya, and work among the Kurdistan. They bear papers from the bishop of the east Chaldian as to their genuineness. Speaking broken English they explain that they are of the clergy and belong to the “Christian' church, and solicited permission to ask alms for their school houses. POLICE COURT NEWS The police courts were busy last Saturday with two cases on hands in the sqpire-s court. In the 'squire’s court was heard the case of the State vs. C larence Meyers, a young man living east of town about five miles on the charge of public intoxication. His arrest was made last night about eleven o'clock by Night Policeman Melchi. Meyers fought the case and was found guilty and was assessed a fine of five dollars and costs making a total of $12.70. He stayed the docket temporarily and began 'phoning different places and at last was successful in finding bail in the sum of SIOO. Another case was that in which Mrs. Willard Steele is the plaintiff and charges Jacob Keifer with assault and battery. The man was arrested this morning and pleaded not guilty and the prosecution delayed the case until this afternoon at two o’clock in order to secure the neeessary witnesses.

SORGHUM McCOY UNDER ARREST Charged With BeJg Lone Bandit Who Held Up Big Four Train. (United Press Service.) Danv nCie nJ nd ’ APri * 15 ~< 8 P ecia » to na>b Democrat)— Timothy, alias T’k MCC ° y> knoWn as the king of box car thieves,” is under arrest at Bellefontaine. Ohio, today C of being the rob- = FOR FLETCHER’S

her who held up ! ,. v meat Muncie and will l)t . h him tlcatlon. He was ,i ri ‘ by Harold Suv.i, , rai |f fl ’ five and id. • ’ bins, former chief eraon. McCo; w. H board a freight c ‘"^■ uB ueuai and told conflict hi., „„ ti piece whereabouts on ... ~x nt *.“ V hold tip. Passeii.;,-, . any train at the time th< to be asked to aid , :1 Coy as the robin: guS l MURRAY HOTEL : MPph vc J^ 3 Among the many the springtide is th:u at t|) t!e " House, a handsom ■ ' built'to the large d- .-.-, 4 oP er:l increasing the bea ny. Sg °’ and accommodation ji lp for a large wing at th,- ~ ~-tij '■' high small window.. th,, riion umnected with the ~, n by a large archway. ,\]| ln J^B® any dining room at the \i llrray At one of the most l.audsom'e ® e part of the state. s B as ’ Dr. J. Q Neptune and ’ and Ed Vancil and s,, lis Kennth, and Carl Beatty Thursday night from Port Wbß* NTI very enthusiastic ov,■ -:> t . boy movement which th. ii-artj " or tn detail at tie Fort -.t.e rial club rooms by I’. \ ■'r-.sby^^B^ nS of the boys' depaitim-t’ the C. A. in Chicago. H - -..ir th( t rated with several !-,,j ,: ti.-on slides, showj .. th is now carried on in this as ' England and Canada : ous educational am! .vsieal ii^B on l " tages to be 'derived by the se ' through an affiliation -i, the ment. B The Fort Wayne ■ ■ -ng p ens tended by the local : rider B*' 4 leadership of Mess: , la.-kson ” fu! Singleton, tnarchit.g •_ .Ar tary formation from the Jefi^H >r ’ street school to the ■ building, wiiere the :.z---rslß‘ half the hall. HU. Mr. Crosby has spent the part of his life studying the Ast^B ing can boy, and all ot’ bis work a along lines looking forward to betterment. He has been with the movement since its iM^VP rc tion in Chicago and umizing good it can accompl si. has abeen one of its str--- -' He stated that the »«,y scouts probably now strong.-:- jj than at any other i«■: in the try, and would prob.i- ->-a<-n its nith this spring and s of how- prominent Che - :nen 5 interested in the nr--. -nt was first taken up t! ■- and 1 they have since helr.il it through liberal final: ( appearance of the F yr.-.-greatly impressed - --.Aer. I J he complimented th--highlv over the sue . s B ' attained there. A movement is on ” ganlzation of a boys' here. Boys ranging eighteen years are ■ w bership, and these a . squads of tweve or nid a tain placed over ea< ’, an known as a "scoiit-ni charge of all. There -11 te enough drill work to enline, and all outdoor - l!li wil be encouraged.. I" be taught the boys wha: do of rescuing and resuing persons, how to a< n emergency, in fact how m .eM free and simple outdoot ,::e its invigorating influent ■ Tramps of twenty m i- - o r 50 a taken each day, and t ,l ". rs taught how to build a ■ amp how to make a bed. and pertaining to camping, so: • innselfis quite likely that the will be carried further here

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