Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 20, Decatur, Adams County, 18 May 1911 — Page 2

The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette gives the following account of the wedding of Arthur Sawyer of Ft. Wayne, who la known to Decatur people, having viaited here often with the Charles True family: "In the midst of exquisite blossoms from orchard trees, arranged by the loving hands of her associates in the Altar Guild of Ge th•emane Episcopal church, Miss Charlotte Tuttle Alden of Marion, Ind., became the bride of Mr. Arthur Glenn Sawyer of this city at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Branches of snowy apple blossoms hid the choir rail, and the tall vases of the altar were filled with the fragrant fruit blossoms while smaller ones held bride roses and ferns. As the bridal party entered the church Miss Alice Goldthwaite sang an Episcopal hymn, "The Voice That Breaches O’er Eden," and as Mr. Sawyer met his bride at the choir steps she sang another beautiful hymn, ‘Oh Precious Love.’ As the bride entered ILe church with her aunt Mrs. Harriet Alden, of Kansas City, Mo., who gave ner away, she was preceded by the ushers, Messrs. Clarence Bittner and Isaac McKeever, of the editorial staff of the Marion News-Tri-bune, of which the bride was a valued member for three years. The bridegroom had no attendants and walked with the rector, Reverend Howard Russell White. The double ring service was read and at its close the triumphant strains of the Mendelssohn chorus from Midsummer Night's Dream,' sounded as a recessional. The bride was married in her traveling costume, a smart tailored suit of dark blue, with blouse and hat of the same color. A feather band of blue encircled the chic little toque, and pink roses added a Frenchy touch to the whole. Instead of a bridal bouquet a corsage of white rosebuds and for-get-me-nots was worn. The marriage ceremony was read in the presence of one hundred guests, who numbered the nearest friends of Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer. In the number were the groom's parents and his sister, Miss Ada Sawyer. Mrs. George P. Torrence of Lafayette, president of the Woman’s auxiliary of this diocese, a particular friend of the bride, was also one of the guests. The bride and groom motored part way to Fort Wayne, arriving here last evening and will be at home at 514 Fairmont place until June Ist, when they will be at Crooked lake until the first of October. The bride is charming and cultured and has taken a prominent part in the civic affairs of Marion since coming to Indiana from her childhood home in New Hampshire. Mr. Sawyer is a graduate of Purdue university at ayette and is one of the most successful of the younger mechanical engineers of the city.”

The life and works of Charles Dudley Warner were very thoroughly and interestingly studied Thursday eveninc; by the Euterpean club under the leadership of Mrs. Eli Meyer at the home of Mrs. John Parrish. On this even'ng the annual roll call was ale? held, this being fcr the enrollment ot those for the new year's work. There will be one more study period this season. The last meetirt will be held next Wednesday evening at the home cf Mrs. F. M. Schirmeyer and there will be a study of national Russian music, the program to be given under the direction of Miss Midge Smith and Mrs. E. B. Adams. The committee on the outline of the new year's work will report at this meeting. Geneva residents are jnst becoming aware of the maniage oi two of their young people—Mirs Sarah Miller and Guy Shoemaker —which took place April Ist. at Hillsdale. Mich., the ceremony being performed by Rev. Connor. After July Ist Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker wall be at home at 524 Kinnard avenue, Fort Wayne. Mr. Shoemaker was graduated from Purdue university last year and is now engaged in electrical engineering in Fort Wayne. The members of the Evangelical Ladies Aid society in the number of thirty-two were royally entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Leonard Merryman, on Rugg street. Some occupied themselves with needlework, others talked and all enjoyed the delicious refreshments of ice cream and cake served during the course of the afternoon. The collection for the afternoon amounted to $6.10. The girls of the Needlecraft club, with Martha Gotsch a guest, spent their regular Thursday evening at the tome of Jessie Magley. On account of the circus coming to town next Thursday they will meet on Friday evening at the home of Miss Dessie Beery. This will be a masquerade affair. The wedding of Louise Kizer and Martin Frosch, two prominent young people of near St. John’s, was solemnized Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the St. John's Lutheran church north of this city by the Rev. H. C. Jaus. The bridesmaids were Miss Dora Kizer and Miss B’eeke. and the

groom's attendants Henry Kixer and Mr. Frosch. Following the ceremony about one hundred seventy-five guests repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Kizer, where a reception was tendered the young couple and a sumptuous wedding supper served. The Orient club spent its usual delightful afternon yesterday with Mrs. I. Kalver and besides needlework, there were two contests to furnish entertainment. One was the trans-os-Ing of letters which, when formed into their order, spelled the words “Orient Club.” Another was the making of as many words as possible from those same letters. Mrs. D. B. Erwin and Mrs. L. W. Coppock were the prize winners. A most delicious lunch added to the pleasure of the afternoon. Guests other than club members were Mrs. L. W. Coppock and Mrs. A. H. Barnard. Mrs. Charles Elzey will entertain the club next week. The Misses Huldah and Ella Mutchler were hostesses to the members of the Christian Endeavor society of the German Reformed church Wednesdayevening at their beautiful country home north of the city, the party, which numbered twenty or more enjoying the walk there in the delightful May weather. One of the business matters discussed was the purchase of a large new pulpit Bible. Following this there were contests, including a menu and smelling contest, and then delicious refreshments were served. Out-door games of all kind were played on the lawn. The next meeting will be in June with Miss Sue Mayer. Mrs. Albert Ramsey of Geneva was very pleasantly surprised at her home Tuesday by several of her friends in honor of her birthday anniversary. Those present were Charles Foughty of Bluffton. Sylvia, Jesse, Amos and Eva Ramsey, Mrs. Sarah Simison. Mrs. Clara Pearson, Golda Marie. Prean, John and Lawrence Pearson, Mrs. Bessie Chrisman. Mrs Malinda Chrisman. Misses Blanche and Alma E. Chrisman, all of Linn Grove; Mrs. Nettie Brown of Petroleum, and daughter. Miss Ela. Mrs. Rosanna Chrisman of Linn Grove and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ramsey.—Bluffton Banner. A very happy reunion of the VanCamps was that at the Belus VanCamp home east of the city, this country home being in the height of beauty and comfort at this time of the year. Both dinner and supper were served the party, the tables being crowned with a boundless variety of dainties and substantials that fill a good country larder, and the tables were beautified with pretty spring flowers. The following were members of the party: Grandman Van Camp Robinson and husband, John Robinson, of Vera C*uz; Mrs. Laure Van Camp and daughters, Edwina and Naomi: Mr. and Mrs. Willis Van Camp and children, Wilda, Cleo. Doris, Roy and Kermit; Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Woods and daughter, Laure, of this city, and Miss Hazel Van Camp of Magley. o One of the happiest surprises of the spring was that given Friday evening for Mrs. J. D. Wisehaupt, the occasion being her fifty-fourth birthday anniversary. The party was arranged by Miss Moser and twenty-six resp nded to invitations to spend the evening at the Wisehaupt home, the evening proving to be a delightful one, with many social diversions and a very good supror. Mrs. Wisebamt received several gifts which she will cherish, as well as the good wishes of all. Out of town guests were Mrs. E. J. I Wisehaupt and daughter. Mrs. Blanche! Cornell, of Fort Wayne; Mrs. F, C. Harbaugh and son, Will, of Bluffton: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hurst of South Bend. During the evening some verygood music was furnished by Will Harbaugh. Mrs. George C. Steele was hostess to the Christian Ladies’ Aid society Friday afternoon, the session being undeniably interesting. Among business matters given attention was the arrangement for a pastry sale at the Hower & Hower meat market next Saturday, and plans were also discussed for a social to be given soon. Mrs. Jacob Eady, who has served well for a good many years as secretary and treasurer, and who resigned, was succeeded by Mrs. G. T. Bnrke, treasurer, and Mrs. Harry Helm, secretary, the election being held yesterday. A very good luncheon was served. Mrs. Ed Moses was a guest besides the regular members. Great quantities of fragrant, purple lilacs, made the Myers home, corner of Fifth and Marshall streets unusually attractive Friday evening for the Queen Esther social which was given by that society, Miss Vera Myers, the hostess, being assisted by members of the various committees in entertaining the forty or more guests present. Ohildrea Ory FOR FUTCH6TS CASTOR! a

<'nder the leadership of Miss Agnes Eady, a good program was given, the lesson study being Porto Rico. The musical program was also good, and Included piano solos by Germaine Cotfee and Irene Eady and vocal solos by Ruth Patterson. Miss Williams, Cecil Andrews and Mary Erwin. The election of Miss Pansy Bell to the presidency was a matter that came before the society Friday evening. They also decided to serve dinner at the church at the time of the district missionary convention to be held here in June, the proceeds to go to the Queen Esther treasury. Ice cream and cake were delicious refreshmenu served by the Misses Nellie Myers and Gladys Myers, and Gladys Myers. Little Miss Winifred Clark was a charming hostess Friday afternoon after school hours at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. D. D. Clark, on Third street, when she entertained fourteen of her little friends at a party in event of her sixth birthday anniversary. The spacious lawn of the Clark home was given over to the festivities and the fourteen little girls had a merry time playing games of all those kinds so dear to child life. Little chalrsrfvere placed about the lawn and the little girls finding places on these were served a delicious luncheon. The party included the following: Margaret and Charlotte Niblick, Margaret and Catherine Holthouse, Mildred Keller. Marcella Kinney, Naomi Gass, Margaret and Dorothea Hessert, Bertha Zeser, Jeanette Clark, Louise Coppock, Alice and Winifred Clark It’s "kinder" nice to learn that somebody else feels just as we do. and that we are not the only ' lazy, lone loon.’’ The following "Lazy" from the Detroit Free Press may suit more than one at present: ’’Jes' all in. Got na ambish’ Excep’ t' go Somewhar an' fish. Plumb fagged out An' don' know why I see de clouds Go floatin' by. Jes' wishin' quittin' Time wuz near. Jes' all in. Can't think, can’t work. Got lota C do But want t’ shirk Jes’ yawn, yawn, yawn An' stretch an’ sigh An' see de clouds Go floatin' by: I'm plumb fagged out. Can't hardly keep Myself awake, I want t’ sleep. Jes’ all in. No ache, na pain. Jes' weariness Os limb an’ brain, Jes' want t’ sneak Away from here An' sleep a week, A mouth, a year! It ain't no use, I got t’ quit. Spring fever? Well, I guess dat's it!” Miss Ruby Miller entertained the Entre Nous club girls Friday evening, those present being Matilda Sellemeyer, Ella Mutchler, Electa Glancy, Pearl Puidy, Lilah Lachot and Golda Gay. The evening was spent in a general round of fun, and plans were completed for going to Linn Grove tomorrow morning, where they will be guests of Miss Bess Baumgartner, returning here Monday morning. Miss Glancy win remain there for a several days' visit. The first event in the high school commencement calendar will be the reception to be given at the K. of P. home by the juniors for the seniors Friday evening. o . LOST ANOTHER. The third defeat of the season was received Sunday by the local base ball team, this time from the Fort Recovery team by the score of 7’to 2. The game was fast and exciting most of the time, but the home boys didn't hold out, and with a number of unfair decisions lost the game. Their regular pitcher, Charles Burke, of Geneva, was not with them for Sunday's game, and his place had to be filled by Oscar ' Sullterlice of Fort Wayne, who did good work, but could not hold the ■ hard-fighting hitters dow n. Next SunI day the team plays with Auburn, and there will be several more changes made, which they believe necessary for them to win. Hon. D. D. Heller, appointed special judge in the divorce case of Martha A. Buffenbarger vs. Henry Buffenbarger, assumed jurisdiction. Answer filed to complaint. Cross-complaint filed by defendant In his cross-complaint the defendant accuses his wife of cruel and inhuman treatmentCthat she cursed him, told him to get out of the house, that she could get other men to care

i Ison in his coffee. He says that once I in a fit of auger she bit one of their e'children in the arm. lie accuses her j [of being extravagant and wasteful, and ■ of keeping the home and children in ► a dlriy condition, sad that often lie I would come home from hie day s work • as a teamster and find the home dei- sorted, no fire or supper, and that he e wa» often obliged to get his own sup- > per or go without. He says she has i associatedw ith lewd and improper per- ► i sons and took the children with her, - 1 remaining out late at night. He asks r I for a divorce and the care and custody e| of the two older children. Fruchte & ? Lltterer are his attorneys. Charles Estell vs. Peter Mosure et al., suit to quiet title, proof of publl-1 i cation of notice to non-residents filed i Default of all defendants. Cause subr mitted. Finding for plaintiff on his i complaint, judgment and decree quiet-1 1 ing title to lands in the plaintiff. Costs ■ taxed to plaintiff i- | ? Real estate transfers: Amelia Ton i- nelier et al. to Adam J. Smith, part oi s {lots 713. 714 and 715, Decatur. s.’6>: I 'Arthur A. Stone to Straus Bros. Co..' ?’ 80 acres. Blue Creek tp., quit title 1! claim deed, $1; Malinda Andrews to! ? I John and Lucinda Elzey, property in ? Monroe tp., SI2OO. t Benjamin F. Shirk. 21, mail carrier, - son of Robert L. and Luella Shirk, was • granted license to wed Blanche Lais t ure, 21, daughter of D. W. and Laura; , Laisure. Judge James Moran of the Jay circuit court was. by agreement of the parties, appointed special judge to hear the case of the Allen county commissioners vs. Arthur C. Fast et al., for drainage costs, which was sent here from Allen county. Judge Merryman was disqualified by reason of having been counsel in the case. Sheriff Durkin will probably leave Wednesday with Charles Bruce Niblick of Kirkland township for Easthaven insane asylum at Richmond, where Mr. Niblick will be a patient. o— A serious runaway occurred Saturday evening about 7:30 in which the four occupants of the surrey were thrown from the rig, one of the number sustaining injuries more or less severe. A surrey, driven by Frank Johnson, a farmer living a mile east of the Raudebush school house, had called to take Samuel Johnson, operator on the G. R. & 1., to the farm for a week's outing, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were in the surrey and were driving south on Fourth street on their way to the farm. At the Harry Moltz property improvements are under way and several loads of ert shed stone are piled in front in the street. A rig going north caused the surrey to turn out. and not seeting the stone, upon which no light was being shown, the horse climbed the stone, and the rig tipped over. Mrs. Johnson was thrown forcibly from the rig and sustained severe bruises and other injuries. The men and boy were thrown out also, and the thoroughly frightened horse started to run, and Mr. Johnson was unable to hold him. The occu- ' pants were assisted from the demolish- • ed rig and spectators gave chase to ■ the fleeing horse and he was captured I on Second street in front of the Dr. Miller residence. When interviewed I Mr. Samuel Johnson stated that he was unable to say just what action would be taken In the matter. ■ o 1 Police courts were crowded Monday morning with the bunch which was run in Saturday evening. The first arrest was made at the Erie depot, where I Marshal Peterson arrested one of the > bunch of tramps who have been camp- . ing across the river for several days, i The entire bunch are habitual drunkards and all exhibit a tough aspect. The follow gave me name of Ephraim Snodgrass, true name unknown, and he was arraigned on a charge of pubs lie intoxication. He was loafing at ahe 1 depot and would curse everybody who - happened to pass, and ft was necessary - to haul him to jail in an express wags on, several spectators accompanying, t He was sober this morning and pleadr ed guilty, making a pitiful plea to r Mayor Teeple to be allowed to go, but 5 it would not work and he got SI.OO and 1 costs, or an even eleven days in jail, r The second case was called in 'Squire 1 Stone's court afid was the State vs. 8 Charles Barrone, a minor, who was - rounded up in the net Saturday even--1 ing. He drew a dollar and costs and 5 endeavored to get bail. The third one r up was Ed Knavel, charged with public Intoxication, and desiring to fight the case, the trial was postponed un1 til 7 o’clock tonight, when it will be . heard in ’Squire Stone's court. A police net was established Satur- } day evening, Marshal Peterson, Night Policeman Melchi, Sheriff Durkin and Deputy Merica being on duty until b midnight, and each and every drunk 1 and malefactor was run in. The fact 1 of the show coming this week, and the i, dozen or so of crooked looking tramps a just over the Erie bridge, the officers 1

arrested forthwith this week, with vagrancy and held until the •bo* 18 gone __ - OPERATORS' TEST. A special Grand RapWa and Indiana train passed through the city Monday at 6:30 a. tn-. i ng a number of operators and! other employees of the company from vail OUS places along the line and taken to Ridgeville, where an examination was held during the day to ascertain whether or not those in the employ of the company would come up to the required standard for the •»ccesrtul carrving on of the road's business. Thia |Z an annual custom and three from this citv accompanied the crowd they being A. H. Juday, George McGill and Chester Irnler. operators. I Very appropriate was the observance of "Mothers' Day" at the United ■Brethren church Sunday and at the special morning service held at the usual hour a large and attentive audl- ' ence was present to observe this fast ; becoming popular annual event. A 'program, consisting of recitations and musical numbers, composed an inter'eating part of the service and was highly pleasing to the many present. A very appropriate sermon was delivered by the pastor, who very entertainingly interested his audience'with I the beautiful service which they held. ; During the service a white carnation ■was distributed to each mother and with other floral decorations, the church presented a very imposing scene, and one long to be remembered by the congregation. The Evangelical church was filled to overflowing Sunday morning at the special services in honor of "Mothers’ Pay." The sermon by the pastor, the Rev. D. O. Wise, was an excellent one, and music by the choir was appropriate, as well as the vocal music by a trio comprising the Misses Gladys and Crystal Kern and Hope Hoffman. A bouquet of white sweet peas was given bach mother present. Marion. Ind., May 15—(Special t Daily Democrat)—Judge Paulus of t’>< Grant circuit court this morning gav 1 his decision in the "wet" vs. “dry case, stating his opinion that the • wets" cannot appeal from the decision of the board ol commissioners. It will be remembered that the city of I Marion voted “wet" by about thirty. The “drys" contested and the board of commissioners threw out the vote of a section of the city on the grounds that the voting had been illegal. The matter was taken to the circuit court, where Judge Paulus gave his decision as stated this morning. This means that Marion will continue “dry.” The cause will be appealed to the supreme court. Much interest was manifested ■ in the outcome as similar rircumstances exist over the state, and the decision of Judge Paulus created con- ■ siderable surprise. O — The several Lutheran churches of Adams county which are represented at the triennial synod being held at St. Louis, Mo., from May 10th to 20th, will be interested in the following dispatch from that place regarding the union of the English and German churches: “When the convention of the German Evangelical Lutheran synod of ' Missouri.lndiana Ohio and other states today adopted a resolution taking Into its ranks the English Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri and other states the much-desired and longsought union between the German and the English churches was effected. The English synod, which represents twenty-five churches, will become a district of the German synod, which represents 3,000 churches. With the addition of the English body there will be twenty-four separate and distinct districts in the German synod. Rev. Dr. Pfotenbauer was elected president of the synod. The new president is from Hamburg, Minn., and succeeds Rev. Dr. Pieper of Cleveland, whose failing health necessitates his retirement.” ——o — The papas and mammas of Adams county had best get a compilation of names ready from which to select for their prospective off-spring as the new 1911 laws of the state require that a child must be named within twentyfour hours after birth, and the report of the birth must be upon file with the proper officials within thirty-six hours. I nder the old law a period of twenty days was given tor the reporting of births and many physicians found it hard, or seemed to find it a hard matter to report within that period. Some even went longer. While the new law works a hardship n some cases it is.for the good of the n.ant and all concerned, in more wavs KM eVentiOn Os a 10 “ K-drawn out squabble among the relatives as S ? a11 be honored with having the babe named for them. When [ there was no registration law, it was | sometimes a hard matter to prove Jones identity. p e

three young women aga| nit tl eminent for a pension. The f the three had been killed In i* the civil war. There was no then and accordingly periow 1 dence of somebody present « | only thing that could be admitt get this evidence It was nece* go through a lot of red tape a; for a lawyer to make a journey w estern states to get the deposi two women. They could only to being present at the time birth of a female infant and coi give names. Now a reference records kept in the court hou tell date, and names of child » parents. The condition of Miss Emm veer, from reports received those in charge at Fort Wayne, she remains about the same, a improvement is quite slow, g not rest so well Sunday night a condition is being closely waul members of the family and friends. Members of the Ellis famil still much encouraged over t provement which is shown in t| dition of Mr. Ellis at the hospit he is slowly Improving with th ing of each day. Those who him Sunday state that he it gaining strength. Should his co keep up as It has been for tl week, his chances for recovei soon become very favorable. Mrs. Julia Colchin spent Sup Fort Wayne with her son, Joe, St. Joseph hospital. Joe suits dislocated ankle and torn ligi last Monday afternoon in a fall working as plumber for the P vania railroad. He Is getting well but slowly, and it is not just how much longer he will quired to be at the hospital. Agnes, the four-year-old daug Mr. end Mrs. Peter Brown, ii very ill at her home with pnei and the assistance of a nurse I ueccessary. She arrived Sunda Fort Wayne and will care for h ing the dangerous siege of 1 ness. Grandma Robison, aged ntn residing near Monmouth, rh been in frail health for several is said to be growing weaker, day she grew worse and r< were summoned to her bedsiq Mrs. Henry Fuelling, residing north part of the county, is qd with typhoid fever. Mrs. Frank Jones and childri mond and Frank, returned thu noon to Fort Wayne. They we ed here by the serious illness i Jones’ sister, Mrs. Will Kel Monroe, who is very sick wit stones and other complications Kelsey is worse today Miss Minnie Orvis has b een o to her bed since Saturday with severe cold. in up A very pleasant evening wai Saturday at the Kuebler hotns Leon Crawford entertained a I of his friends in honor of his John Reuss and Frank Centli Fort Wayne. The time was s| playing pedro and other games music during the evening a much pleasure for several bout ward the close of the evening gant lunch was served. A number of the friends of M nes Starost, whose nineteenth b anniversary occurred last thought the greater to surprise giving a party Sunday evening of Friday for the occasion, » plans were carried out to pe making Sunday evening’s affair oughly enjoyable one. In a games, prizes were won b> Coffee and Cal Robinson, and was music, both vocal and insl tai, refreshments, consisting cream and cake, and many oti tures to make the evening a P able one. The party included Coffee, Agnes Coffee, Osie Beatrice Bell, Fanny Hammel garet Gallogly, Alma and AP>« ost, Cal Robinson, James Cole eph Fahrenbach, Fr.u Deining* Volmer, Charles Lose and Ir'“ ols, the last named of PennvilN EPILEP St Vitus Dance, SM Nervous Disorders, ] respond immediately to the tem« 1 meat that has for 39 gijNE'd PVIIIU immediate and W “J Fr6G-lf ci “* rw ' o!n ' n 7‘^ t l H its faUy semi, withoot • I