Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 20, Decatur, Adams County, 18 May 1911 — Page 5

" Adam* of Portland, owner and o f the stave and heading that place. *'“• ,n the cU ? •L. and at the time of gowas doling the deal with > 11 ’ Ma yer and John Spuller for of two B<reß of ,helr land ’ I , )n the north part of the city, * the Mayer & lx>nhart sawmill, on Vbe exp«cta. * *thln the next ( ()aV(I to erect a building and lish a heading plant in thia city. J* plant will be run by an electric * and Mr. Adams has made arfor the power from the ’’plant. The factory will employ “ tw ,. D ty-tive to thirty men and * a very good enterprise for the W j.-till plans for the building und Lpment have not been made but on the same will begin at once. jbe Harry Molt* property on South urth itreet, occupied at present by Schaub and son. Fred, is ■agoing improvements which will d t be home very attractive when U completed. A new concrete founpon is being placed under the same when this is ended a painting prowiH begin. The interior will tgbe on a better appearance in way of repapering and painting, j the home, when finished, will be o f tbe many comfortable ones in * city. The first ripple tn several days in (trial of the big Flue Creek ditch K. which has been flowing along [W |y and sleepily for several weeks, jorred Tuesday morning, when its ■noth course was set aside for a h-.ie by the refusal of Joe Schwartz, the Amish faith, who was one of the tuesses called, to take oath, either i swearing or affirming, and fully ib an hour was spent in arranging Kters suitable to all the parties, idge Hartford finally wrote out a ra for the witness' declaration to II only the truth, and setting out his Bwledge of the fact that he would ! punishable under the laws of the ite should he fail to do so. The rlaration as first prepared by the dge was read to Mr. Schwartz, who ok the same to three others of his jth—Rudolph Steury, Abe Inniger David Nussbaum—who were also ore as witnesses, and after a long gussion of the form among them, was decided to ask the judge to ike a slight change. This was done id the declaration made by the witns who thereupon took the stand id the trial proceeded. Sheriff Purkin and Deputy J. D. (erica went in the Holthouse automohe this afternoon to tbe home of harles Brue Niblick, ten miles west I this city, to bring him to this city, I readiness to leave in the morning it Richmond, where Mr. Niblick will iter the Easthaven asylum for treatlent. It the three-mile stone road be-lt-n Allen and Adams counties, the Mtmissioners received a preliminary tt« rt from the viewers Saturday and It building of the highway will proted—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. What seemed to be a new and betr looking deputy auditor, but whom •on closer inspection proved to be ie regular deputy, Pau! Baumgartner, nth his mustache of long-standing, bred off, met the gaze of court wse visitors today. The change is lite an agreable one, as far as looks », but we wager that Mr. Baumgartir felt just as strange as he looked, id that more than once when his ligers went up to give the accustomI twist to the accustomed hirsute hrnment nits morning he could »rce refrain from saying as the °ry in Mother Goose runs. "Lauk-a-assy-me! Is this I or not IT* Joseph D. Winteregg. guardian of ar y Nussbaum et al„ filed report of ie of real estate, which was approved the sale confirmed. Deed orR *d. reported and approved. Htrnage licenses: Wesley O. tuenschwander, 26, manager ot er ®e Milling company, son of Chris--80 and Amos Neuenschwander. to W Helena Hirschy, 24, daughter of *® Ue i B. and Christina Hirschy,, of 8r »e; otto Blocher, 21, farmer of 61,8 county, son of Christ and Mar- * Blocher, to wed May Grandliend- 26, daughter of Paul and Jennie ’tndlienard. A coincident is that * birthdays of Mr. Blocher and Miss r tndlienard fall upon the same day 'be month of May, his being May *’ M and hers May 14, 1885. frank Rumschlag was appointed 'trdian of Sophia Rumschlag and *** 1500 bond, with John Bogner and * Rumschlag sureties. f 8- Armantrout today qualified as tutrix in the matter of the Jacob '"her estate. He gave $4,000 bond 1111 William A. Wells and Andrew J. Iller sureties. Dell a Thomas vs. Eva Etta Reed, for admission of the de-

fendant to feeble-minded school, was a case filed today by Peterson & Moran, attorneys. F. 8. Armantrout was also appointed administrator of the estate of Sylvester Pontius. Bond in the sum of $4,000 was given. Aaron Bricker and J. W. Wells being bondsmen. • BLIND "KNIGHT OF THE RAIL.” We have seen all kinds of tramps—crippled trumps, thin tramps, fat tramps, lousy tramps, dirty tramps, clean tramps -but Monday was the first, time a blind tramp was ever seen in this vicinity—a tramp trying to follow down the line of all sorts of adventures without eyesight. But such seemed to be the case. A blind tramp called at a meat market in this city and begged for a piece of meat. We have also heard of good-natured tramps, but never heard of one whose liberty was of so little significance or value to him that he cared to bt weighted down by the company of a blind knight of the rail, but such seemed to be the case In this instance for the blind tramp was lead by one of those good-natured ones, whose eyesight was still unimpaired. While the butcher's good nature could not bring him to refuse their request for a piece of meat, he could not help wondering just how long the tramp would stay blind. William H. Sellemeyer of Preble township, left Tuesday for Canton, Ohio, where he goes as a delegate of the German Reformed church to attend the general synod of the church, which includes churches from all parts of the United States. The synod convenes at eight o’clock this evening and will continue until some time next week, according to the amount of business which will come before the assembly. Rev. Snyder, pastor of the German Reformed church of Preble township, who is also a delegate, left Monday with his family, and will be met at Mansfield by Mr. Sellemeyer, who will then make the trip together. These gatherings are held every three years, when business of an extensive measure, pertaining to the gneral condition of the church and various changes for its betterment are attended to. This is the first general assembly attended by Mr. Sellemeyer, and the congregation has made an excellent selection, as he has represented the church at various other gatherings, and always car-1 ries on his duties in a very satisfac-' tory manner. Both Rev. Snyder and Mr. Sellemeyer will remain there until the close, which, it is thought, will nm into the middle of next week. n — OFF FOR RICHMOND WEDNESDAY Local Members of G. A. R. Will Attend State Encampment. A large number of the members of the Sam Henry Post, G. A. R-. will leave tomorrow for Richmond to attend the state encampment of the organization, which convenes there on Wednesday morning. On account of so many members being at Richmond the regular meeting of the local poet has been postponed from Thursday evening of this week until next Monday. when the program outlined by the committee on arrangements for the Memorial day services will be read and acted upon by the order.

The senior class of the Decatur high school is issuing invitations and programs for tne annual commencement of the Decatur high school to be held Thursday evening, May 25th, at Bosse’s opera house, the following program to be given: Music—Girls’ High School GJee Club. Invocation —Rev. L. C. Hessert. Music—Girls' High School Glee Chib. Address—Dr. E. H. Lindley, Indiana University. Music —Male Quartet. Presentation of Diplomas E. E. Rice. Benedictkm— Rev. D. O M >se. Invitations are neat, plain, threeleaf booklets, and following the program is given the class roll of eighteen members, as follows: Lewis Adler, Lawrence Archbold, Hulda Bauer, Allee Brandyberry, Matie Chronister, Earl Colter, Bernice Dailey, Marie Daniels, Ruth Gay., Ruth Hammell, Harry Hoffman, Martin Hoffman, Roy Jahn, Dessie Mann, Ruby Parrish. Carl Smith, Clem Steigmeyer, Edwina VanC amp. This class is one of the most progressive that has looked forth upon the commencement of the real life, and their (lass motto, "We will find a path or make one," gives assurance of the good life to come. Deep cream and olive green are the class colors, and the class flower, the white carnat,< The commencement calendar of events, the first of which will be the junior reception, Friday evening of this week, is: Baccalaureate Sermon-May 21. Junior Reception— May 19.

Planting of the Rose—May 25. j Glass Day—May 24. < Commencement—May 25. 1 Senior Reception—May 25. i The baccalaureate ir'num, "Vision < and Vim," will be delivered Sunday t evening. May 21st, at a union service 1 at the Methodist church by the Rev. i R. 1.. Hernans. The class day exer- 1 clses will be two class plays, "The i Cave," and "The Woman’s Masquer- < ade," written by Miss Nora Del Smith, 1 a member of the high school faculty. I These will be presented at Bosse’s op- I era house, Wednesday evening, May i 24th. , The faculty under which this class , has worked the past year includes < Prof. E. E. Rice, superintendent; Miss < Rose Dunathan, principal; D. A. Baum- i partner, Clara B. Williams, Martin E. ’ Worthinann, Jonas C. Trltch, Nora Del | Smith, Elizabeth Schrock, while the i school board, comprising August H. i Sellemeyer, Fred V. Mills and Oscar , L. Vance, come in for a share of rec- i ognition also in making for the school i its high standard. 11 o ■- - The marriage of Wesley Neuen- 1 schwander and Helena Hirschy whose marriage license was issued here this morning, will be this evening, according to the following notice in the Berne Witness; “Rev. J. W. Kliewer announced from the pulpit of the Mennonite church Sunday morning the coming wedding of Wesley Neuenschwander, manager of the Berne flouring mill, and Miss Helen Hirschy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Hirschy, in Berne. Mr. Neuenschwander is a son of C. A. Neuenschwander, the well known farmer south of Berne. The groom and bride are both members of the Mennonite church in high standing. The wedding will take place tonight at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hirschy, to be solemnized by the Rev. Kliewer. The young couple will soon go to housekeeping in the residence which Mr. Neuenschwander recently bought of David Sommer, located on Baltimore street. Here are hearty congratulations and wishes for a long and happy wedded life.” Otto Blochei, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Blocher, well known Wells county residents, and Miss May Grandlienard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grandlienard of French township, this county, were in the city this morning and secured a marriage license, and will be married this evening at Linn Grove by the Rev. Kyle at the Evangelical parsonage at that place. The bride will wear as her wedding gown a handsome frock of blue suisette. with lace trimmings. The young couple will reside in Wells county, and are wholly deserving of much happiness and prosperity. The Ruth Rircle of Loyal Daughters of the Christian church met with Miss Gretel Shoemaker Monday evening. The sum of twenty dollars was voted as a donation from this society toward the church improvements, and after the business period a social hour was spent. Miss Ethel Smith was a guest. The society decided to henceforth meet once a month instead of every two weeks as heretofore, and the next meeting will be with Jessie Magley. i Many in the city have received invitation to the ninth annual commencement of Winona Academy at Winona Like, which will be Thursday morning, May 25th, Ralph Moses, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Moses of Fort Wayne, and a grandson of Mrs. Julia Moses of this city, being one of the graduates. To Ralph has been delegated the honor and pleasure of writing the class poem. —— o L. C. HELM HONORED. L. C. Helm of this city, who is attending the twenty-seventh annual grand Rebekah assembly at Indianapolis, .was honored Monday by being appointed assistant secretary. Mr. Helm has held a number of state poeWions and offices in the grand Rebekah and I. O. O. F. lodges. —• ft-uit against the city for damages in the sum of SIO,OOO was filed Tuesday p. to.. by Attorney A. P. Beatty, representing Mrs. Jacob Eady, as executrix of her husband’-s estate. The suit is entitled Rebeea Eady, executrix, xs. the City of Decatur, damages, demand, SIO,OOO, and is the result of the death of Mr. Eady, a ’lineman employed by the city, which occurred on the afternoon of March 24th last. The complaint is in two paragraphs, the first claiming the fright to recover because of the fact "that the wires were not insulated properly, the coating having worn off and the second paragraph says the city is liable because the power at the plant was not shut off while Mr. Eady was working among the live wires. The complaint shows that on the 24th of March the city owned and operated an electric plant, employing ten men. that they had poles over the city, over which were strung wires and over which were carried 3,000 volts of electric current, that Mr. Eady was am em- ® 1

ployee of the city, and that it was his ( duty to make such repairs on the 11 lines as necessary; that on the day i mentioned he was ordered by the i chief electrician to remove a certain i transformer from a forty-foot pole on North Second street, that while doing •o, owing to the fact that the insula- i tion was bad, the wires too close to- i gether, and the failure of the men to close down the plant, he was instant- I ly killed. Owing to this negligence of the city, it. is claimed the plaintiff in this suit is entitled to recover the' I sum of SIO,OOO for her loss. It js 5 shown that Mrs. Eady was duly ap-11 pointed executrix for Phillip J. Eady, : who died March 24th, leaving a widow and three children: Cecil, aged seventeen; Irene, aged fourteen and i Vera, aged twelve. The Eady family i is well known and the unfortunate 1 and sudden death of Mr. Eady will be remembered by all our readers. No i doubt the law suit will be an interest- ' ing one, with the usual number of intricate questions In such cases. i A very critical operation was Tuesday morning undermon by Mrs. John Swartz of Vera Cruz at the home of Dr. D. D. Clark on North Third street, which was performed by the Drs. Clark, assisted by ITT. McOscar of Ft. Wayne. One hour and a quarter was required for the operation, it being of a double nature, for appendicitis and and tumor. That the operation was of a serious nature is owing to the fact that she had been in failing health for the past eight years, rendering her very weak for the ordeal, and it is considered by those in charge to be one of the most serious that has come to their notice for some time. In Itself it was a success, but much time will be needed before any definite information can be learned as to her recovery. She was accompanied by her husband and several sisters, who were present for the operation, and who later returned ’to their homes. — —o * GOLLMAR BROS.’ PARADE. Mammoth Pageant Reveals Character of Show. The Gollmar Brothers’ show, which exhibits in Decatur Thursday, May 18, features everything connected with it, from the street parade to the concert. The press of other cities have made only the most favorable comment for Gollmar Brothers' parade. Even when the show visits territory where it has never been, its magnificent street pageant so agreeably surprises the public that they sure to crowd the Immense tents. It is in the parade that the management of a circus can show to good ad- ■ vantage the stability and character of the aggregation. If it is a cheap concern, giving only ordinary perform- . ances, its parade will tell the tale. If . it is really meritorious the street display will demonstrate the fact. The I splendid equipment of the great Gollmar Brothers’ circus is shown to exI cellent advantage in the big parade, . and it is always complimented. The ( horses are in fine trim, and the tableaux, wagons, dens, cages, and charr lots are resplendantly decorated with I costly carvings, gilt and varnish. An , unusually large number of dens are open In the parade, and the general public is given a free exhibition of a fine array of wild animals. All in all, it is pronounced by many, the finest t and best circus display ever seen upon any streets. But it is in the circus performance that the show ex- ! cels. The parade of the Gollmar Brothers { show will start from the lot at 10 ( o'clock sharp, and traverse the prinf cipal streets. o 11l less than twenty-four hours. Marie Mailand Bublitz, wife of Rev. Frederick Bublitz, and daughter of the • late Frederick Mailand, of Preble 1 township, died Monday morning at 3 o'clock at the parental home north of i this city, from an attack of Bright's ■ disease. Her husband, the Rev. Bub- • litz, has been engaged in missionary work in the Lutheran ministry in Texae for the past two years or more, with riharges at San Antonio and Kingsbury, and quite recently was transferred to a charge in Michigan. Only last Thursday Rev. Bublitz and wife, enroute t« their neW home in Michigan, stopped off at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mailand, north of this city, w’here they were to visit a short while. Sunday, Mrs. Bublitz, who had seemingly been in excellent health, and practically never had a headache in Ker life before, was seized with a severe headache and her condition became alarming rapidly until this morning at 3 o’clock she was relieved by death. The suddenness of her illness and death comes as an exceedingly great • shock to her family and to her friends I of this county who had known her her 1 entire life, and those who have known ( her and visited her since her few' days’ home-coming visit. Only Sunday her husband conducted services at 1 the St. John's church north of this city, the wife being apparently only slightly ill with what seemed to be a simple headache.

Marie Mailand Bublitz was born in this county, February 8, 1879, and was a little more than thirty-two years oi age at death. She was the daughter of Frederick and Wilhelmina Mailand, the father being now deceased, but the mother is still living. She grew to young womanhood in this county and August 16, 1908, was married to Rev. Frederick Bublitz, going with him thereafter to his missionary work in Texas, where they had since lived Mrs. Buzlltz is survived by the heartbroken husband, her mother, and the following brothers and sisters: William Mailand, Nebraska; Mrs. W. Zwick, Nebraska; Mrs. George F. Droege, Fort Wayne; Henry Mailand, Bingen; Charles Mailand, Bingen; Christ, Fred aqd Theodore Mailand, at Fort Wayne, and Louis of this city. The deceased was a lovable young woman and held in the highest esteem of all. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon. The procession will leave the house at 1:30 o'clock, sun time, for the St. John’s Lutheran church, where the funeral service will be conducted by the Rev. H. C. Jaus. — The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette gives a notice of the marriage of Miss Alma McCormick of that city to Mr. John Morgan Cutler of Hyden, Ky„ which took place May 13th, at Hyden. Miss McCormick is a talented reader and has given recitals in this city several times, being well known here, her last appearance being with the Blue Bells Concert company at a recital given at the Methodist church lasi winter. While in Fort Wayne she made her home with her cousin, Mrs Garard. 601 Wayne street. Mr. Cut ler is a civil engineer. They will b< at home after September Ist at Hyden, Ky. Mrs. Enos Lord of Fort Wayne, for merly of this vity, entertained at : birthday supper last evening in cele bration of her forty-first birth anniver sary, a number of Decatur friends en joying the sumptuous supper, ant spending a happy evening. Cover were laid for eighteen. Among th' guests were Mrs. Minnie Daniels, Mis Margaret Daniels and Mrs. Williati Cross of this city; Ira Webster am daughters, Hazel. Merle and Naom Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Young, Mis Michaels of Fort Wayne.

That a minister's greatest helper is in many cases, his faithful wife, was proven Sunday morning at Clark's Chapel M. E. church, when Mrs. D. A. J. Brown, wife of the pastor, the Rev. Brown, supplied his pulpit at the morning service, the Rev. Brown being unable to do so on account of illness. Mrs. Brown is a very capable woman and the audience was well pleased with the earnest and efficient manner in which she conducted the service, that there might be no disappointment ! and no lapse in the good work which would have otherwise been occasioned by a postponement of the service. ’ The Rev. Brown is also pastor of the Bobo Methodist church and has arranged for a special meeting there, beginning Tuesday night of this week 1 and continuing to and including Sat 1 urday night. There will be a differen; minister every night. The pastor wishes every member and friend o , 1 the church to be present. ’ The meeting begins at 7:30, stan- ’ dard time. This will give every- one a chance to come. o New York, N. Y., May 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)—After a night of anxiety, passed at tbe bedside of his wife. President Taft left for Washington this morning. Physicians stated that immediate danger was over and that Mrs. Taft will have an uninterrupted recovery. It is probale that f the presidrrtt will return here-in a day or so. Before leaving here the presi- " dent had a short talk with Henry L. ‘ Stimson. He gave him a week in whidh to prepare his personal affairs and he will assume charge of the war department next Monday. 1 Washington, D. C„ May 15—(Special ! to DaiJT Democrat)Postal saving bank depositors may. after July Ist, convert their deposits into United States bonds ! prepared especially for tbeir accommodatioe in denominations of S2O, SIOO, ' and SSOO. The bonds pay two and one- . half per eesst, which is Ra increase of one-half perc-ent over that paid on deposits. The conditions of the new banks have passed all ‘expectations. There have been 3,618 deposits aggregating $82,646 Little Rock, Ark., May 15 —(Special 'to Daily Democrat) —Opposition to a | joint encampment of the G. A. R. and i the United Confederate veterans is expected to develop at the annual con- , federate reunion beginning here tomor- , row Between thirty and fifty thousand veterans and their friends will at- ! tend. STORK LEAVES BOY. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brown of south of the city are rejoicing over the arrival of a bright baby boy, who, since

his coming has brightened the home to the utmost. All are doing well and much happiness abounds. O' - ■ FOR SALL—A buuy buggy, in good condition. Call 570. 106tt’> RECEIVE COAL BIDS. The undersigned, will, on Friday Evening, June 2, 1911, receive sealed blds for coal to be used by the public schools during the com ing year. THE SCHOOL BOARD. F. V. MILLS A. H. SELLEMEYER It O. L. VANCE. 1 —' -o —- - — NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. Notice Is hereb.l given to the taxpayers of Root Township in Adams County, State of Indiana, and to the taxpayers of Madison Township, in Allen County, Indiana, that the Board of Commissioners of said Adams County and the Board of Commission ers of said Allen County, will meet in joint session in the Commissioners' Room in the Auditor's office in the City of Decatur, Adams County, Indiana, on Friday, the 9th Day of June, 1911, at 10 o'clock a. m., to consider the report of the engineer and viewers on a free macadam road on the countyline between tlfe counties of Adams and Allen aforesaid, known as the Louis Weber Macadam Road, as petitioned for by Lewis Weber et al., which said petition is now rending. The improvement petitioned for is over and upon the public highway, on the following route, to-wit:

Commencing at the northwest corner of section six (6) township twen-ty-eight (28) north range fourteen (14) east, on the line dividing Adams and Allen counties aforesaid running thence east on the northern boundary of section six (6) five (5) and four (4) township twenty-eight (28) north range fourteen (14) east, and on the southern boundary of section thirtyone (31) thirty-two (32) and thirtythree (33) in township twenty-nine (29) north range fourteen (14) east, and terminating at the southeast corner of section thirty-three and township twenty-nine (29) north range fourteen (14) east, the same being on and along the northern boundary of the above named section in Root township. Adams county. Indiana, and the southern boundary of the aforesaid sections in Madison Township, Allen County. Indiana, being on the countyline road, dividing said sections and being the same highway described in the petition for this improvement. That it is pronosed to improve said highway by grading, draining and macadamizing the same with crushed stone and screenings, as provided in the plans and specifications, for constructing said improvement now on file in the Auditor’s office of > ams County, Indiana, and in the Auditor’s office of Allen County, Indiana. Any and all resident taxpayers of the aforesaid townships opnosed to and affected by the proposed improvement may file their remonstrance or remonstrances against the construction of said improvement with the Auditor of Adams County. Indiana, where said petition is pending at any time up until the hour of 10 o’clock a. m. on Friday. June 9, 1911, and not thereafter; that on the said 9th day of June, 1911, the said Boards of Commissioners aforesaid acting in joint session will hear any- and all remonstrances filed and the only ground for a remonstrance shall be that said improvement will not be of public utility or convenience. H. S. MICHAUD, Auditor Adams County, Ind. CALVIN H. BROWN. 20t2 Auditor Allen County, Ind.

NOTICE. The undersigned will receive bids •ip until 2 o’clock p. m. on Wednesday, Mav 24, 1911, at the law office of Clark .1. Lutz in Decatur, Indiana, for the nurchase o' SIO,OOO bonds of Root School Townshin. Said bonds bear 4’4 ner cent interest. payable semi-annual, and become iue as follows: SI,OOO due on .lune 1. 1912. and $1 000 due on each six months there after until all are paid. A transcript of the proceedings will be furnished CHARLES E. MAGLEY, Trustee Root School Township. Il6t2wlt — __o —< "■ NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Notice is hereby given that bid" will be received by the Board of Cimmissioners at their June session, on Monday, June 5, 1911, for the following supplies for use at the county infirmary: Groceries. Hardware. Drugs, Dry Goods, Lim«'. Fly-nets and Dusters, Roll Top Bool' Case and Grain Sacks. Ridders will be expected to furnish additional goods if needed, at »h* prices stipulated in their blds JAMES HENDRICKS, CHRIS EICHER. HENRY ZWICK, Board of Commissioners Attest: H. S. Michaud, Auditor. 2lt 2 o BOARD OF REVIEW. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of Adams County, State of Indiana, will meet at the Commissioners’ Court room in the City of Decatur, in said county at nine o'clock a. m., on Monday, June 5, 1911, at which time and place all complaints of unequal or unjust valuations for assessments of real and personal property will be heard. Valuations of personal property will be equalized and all property omitted will be added to the tax list. A uniform valuation of al! persona! property will be made as ne<fcly practicable as defined by law. Returns made by the township assessors will be corrected and amended so as to make a uniform valuation of all property as nearly as practicable. H. S. MICHAUD, 20-t2 Auditor,- Adams County, Ind.