Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 22, Decatur, Adams County, 1 June 1911 — Page 1

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Word to the effect that the new gtate tuberculoafs hospital at Rock- i v llle has been opened has been recelv- < ] by Auditor Michaud, and that the 1 Institution is now ready to receive i patients who wish admittance there. I tdams county is entitled to one bed free for fifty-two weeks, or two pa-j I tients for twenty-six weeks, with the , allowance of three extra weeks should it be necessary, making a total of fif-ty-five weeks in all. The adopted rule is that a patient may have the con ( stant use of a bed for twenty-six consecutive weeks, if necessary, providing the superintendent does not discharge him previous to the time. Each county is entitled to twenty-six weeks and more, according to the population, and should they not have sufflcient patients to occupy the allotted time it can be transferred to another county found waiting. No patient will be admitted to the institution unless he has been a resident of the state for one year fro mthe time of application. | and he must be accompanied by two recommendations. One from the trustee in which township he has resided and the other from the county physician. or another reputable physician, stating that the applicant is suffering from incipient pulmonary tuberculosis. The hospital is located on a tract of land comprising 504 acres, and just three miles east of Rockville, and on one of the most suitable and healthful spots to be obtained for the careful treating of this disease. — —o The Democratic Editorial meeting to be held at Laporte Friday and Saturday. promises to be an important session. The editors and their ladies will go to South Bend on special cars, stopping at Elkhart, will enjoy Thursday evening at the famous Oliver hotel, going to Laporte Friday morning. The big event will be the banquet Friday evening. Mayor Lem Darrow will give the welcome address, with a response by R. E. Purcell of Vincennes. Dale Crittenberger will talk about "The Democratic Press of Indiana,” and the venerable John B. Stoll of South Bend will tell the boys to "Always be Fair.” Governor Marshall's subject is “Us Hoosiers,” and he is expected to say some important things looking toward future political happenings. Hon. Henry Barnhart will tell us "What Congress is Doing." while the Hon. J. Fred France is down for a few “Puffs." "Posey of Journalism” is the title of a paper by S. B .Wells of Scottsburg, and "Indiana by the Lake,” by Edward A. Rumley of Laporte. After a business session Saturday morning the party goes to Michigan City, where they will take dinner as the geest of Warden Fogarty of the prison north. While these sessions are important in a business way, they are likewise enjoyable and include much entertainment and pleasure for both ladies and gentlemen.

Beginning today, June Ist, the new egg law in Indiana is to take effect, which •«, “that any farmer, grocery kebperor shipper offering to sell, or has in his possession rotten or stale eggs, is subject to a heavy fine.” This will compel grocery keepers, hucksters and anybody else that buys eggs to handle them so as to get only fresh good eggs and every person who does not buy in this manner shall be prosecuted, is the warning sent out by H. E. Barnard, state food inspector in Indiana. Every grocery keeper must have a placard hung up in his store, reading: "We guarantee the eggs we sell.” In the past grocery keepers took all kinds of eggs, rotten, stale and dirty eggs, and paid the same price for them as they did for fresh, clean eggs, which was very unjust to the honest producer, but from now on all eggs will be bought for just what they are worth, according to quality, and fresh, full-bodied eggs will bring a better price than those of poor quality. “This law is a just one,” said Joe Berling, manager for H. Berling, in speaking of the matter this morning. It is ridiculous the bad eggs, including incubater eggs, nest eggs, black rots, heated eggs, dirty eggs and stale eggs that are sold, especially this time of the year, entailing a loss in Indiana alone of millions of dollars. This loss eventually fell on the producer, because when heretofore a shipper purchased eggs, he figured on getting so many bad eggs and would base his price accordingly. Placards regarding the new law will be here within a few days for distribution among the farmers and handlers of eggs, and the inspector stated that he would leave nothing undone to see that the law is enforced.

A large number of Odd Fellows were present at their hall Monday evening, it being the night upon which fell the election of officers for the ensuing term. Adam Weis was elected for noble grand, Homer H. Knodle as vice grand and M. J. Butler as secretary. A committee was also appointed to arrange for a district meeting to be held here some time this summer and D. D. G. M. Helm was named chairman, with M. G. Butler, Ed Christen and Homer H. Knodle as associate workers. The committee will in all probability secure one of the state offleers to deliver an address upon that day, and games and amusements will be provided, in all making a big picnic. 1 It will be held in the open air, weather permitting, otherwise in the lodge quarters. There are about seven hundred Odd Fellows in Adams county and If only half attend the meeting and bring their families the town will ' witness a crowd of people. The Rebekahs will hold their semiannual election tonight and will also 1 give the degree to two candidates. The would-be-elopers—slxteen-year-old Hazel Smltley and twenty-one-year-old Floyd Harden —of Blue Creek township, who on the eve of their ’ departure for Kalamazoo, Mich., to be wed, were detained here over Monday

night by the officials at the request of the girl's mother, Mrs. Mary Smitley, who learned in time of the runawaymatch, finally won over the mother and at a half hour past high noon * Tuesday, on what will be for them a ' ne'er-to-be-forgotten memorial day, •! were married in the county clerk's 1 office by the Rev. C. E. Ehle of the Baptist church. As stated Tuesday the couple had eome to this city Monday evening at 7 o’clock to leave at " midnight for Kalamazoo. The girl's • mother heard of their intentions and t telephoned to officials here to detain r them, and they were found at the rafti road just an hour before the train . time. The girl spent the night at the t home of Sheriff and Mrs. Durkin, and . when interviewed Tuesday morning. the two young lovers were sitting on a s sofa in the office, waiting the arrival .of the mother. About noon, Mrs. 1 Smitley, who is a widow, accompanied t by her little son, arrived on the 1 scene. She stated that she did not

fancy having .the young man as a son-in-law, but rather than have them run away and get married, she would have given her consent. The mother did her best to get the girl to return home again, but the girl, evidently very much in love, stated that if she did take her home she would come back again and finally the mother was won over into giving her consent to the marriage and the party repaired to the county clerk's office where the license was issued. The girl was sixteen years of age last February - 13th. and the boy twenty-one years old last December 22nd. After the ceremony, the party left for the Smitley home, the mother and son occupying the front seat of the carriage, and the bride and groom, happy now forever, occupied the rear seat in blissful happiness, proving again the truth of that proverb, “That all's well that ends well.”

Indianapolis, Ind., May 31 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —It was announced this afternoon that Harry Knight, injured in the automobile races yesterday, is in a serious condition from wounds about the head and may die. It is said that on account of a protest filed Bruce Brown will probably be awarded second place in the race. Anderson, Ind., May 31—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Four units in Madison county are voting on the local option question today. At Pendleton the contest is a very bitter and exciting one. Indianapolis, Ind., May 31 (Special to Daily Democrat) —Heavy thunder and lightning is reported from over the state today. A wind storm north of Fort Wayne did much damage. Meredith Davis of near Fortville was killed by lightning and deaths are reported from Columbus and Madison. Cleveland, Ohio, May 31—(Special to Dally Democrat) —Eight persons were drowned at noon today when a squall struck Lake Erie. Several row boats were turned over and other deaths will probably be reported. South Bend, Ind.. May 31 (Special to Daily Democrat) —Frank Herring, former national president of the Order of Eagles, was given a clean bill here today when the circuit court re-

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fused to reinstate the >50,000 case for alienation filed by his former wife against his present mother-in-law. ■ e FUNERAL OF MRS. BAKER. Held at the Beery Church This Afternoon. The last sad earthly services for Mrs. John T. Baker, the prominent Kirkland township lady, whose death occurred Monday morning at 12:30 o'clock after a long Illness, were performed yesterday afternoon at 2 at the Beery church, of which she was a faithful member for many years. The Rev. Yoder of Bronson, Mich., and the Rev. G. W. Tevis of i New Carlisle, Ohio, conducted the • services. Mrs. Ellen Beery, a daugh- ' ter, arrived Tuesday night from Gosh- [ en. and the son, Jonas C. Baker, this 1 morning from Peabody, Kans. The son, John Baker, of Houston, Texas, - was unable to come, as was the son, > Samuel, of Mott N. D. The last named had been here during her illness and had just returned to Mott. The - other children and many relatives as . well as an innumerable number of £ friends, attended the services. A r large number of beautiful flora) pieces e in green and white, testified in a small measure to the love and esteem in which she was held.

CROWD LEAVING INDIANAPOLIS. The Ten Injured Are Recovering— Harry Knight a Nervous Wreck. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., May 31 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The great crowd which thronged this city yesterday to witness the 500 mile race, were thinning today, long lines of automobiles constantly streaming from the city. Os the ten injured in the race all are reported in favorable condition this morning. Harry Knight, driver of the Westcott car, who was in the midst of the crash in front of the grandstand, is a nervous wreck today. He was at first not thought to be badly hurt, but after being taken to the hospital, collapsed and screams constantly for his mother. The body of Dickinson, who was killed, was shipped to his home at Chicago today. The case of Mathias Kirsch et al. vs. Charles D. Murray et al., note and foreclosure of mortgage, demand S2OO, was dismissed and the costs paid. Henry Miller, guardian of Sarah E. Buckingham, flies suggestion of the death of the ward. The guardian is ordered to settle the estate and make final report,, Mrs. Buckingham was a daughter of Mr. Miller and had been at Easthaven asylum sometime. Charles S. Niblick, administrator of the estate of Minnie D. Niblick, files proof of posting notices of sale of real estate. Also report of sale of real estate to Daniel M. Niblick. Report approved, sale confirmed, deed ordered, reported and approved. Real estate transfers: William Smith et al. to Daniel Kaehr, 40 acres, Monroe tp., $3900; Daniel Kaehr to Joseph Kaehr, 100 acres. Monroe tp., $10,000; Joseph Kaehr to Daniel Kaehr, 100 acres, Monroe tp.. SIO,OOO. There is one more week of court after this week, the term closing June 10th, for the summer vacation, until September. The trial of the Blue Creek ditch case will probably continue after the adjourning of the regular session. Cupid is back on the job again after a short spell of spring fever, the monthly marriage report as made up today by Deputy Clerk D. O.* Roop showing nineteen returns for the month of May, over the twelve of April. June, the month of roses, will probably show even a greater number. John Scheiman vs. Robert A. Perkins, note and account, demand, $175, is a new case filed by Hooper & Lenhart. Marriage licenses: —Floyd Harden, born December 22, 1889, farmer, son of Milo and Rosa Harden, to wed Hazel smitley, born February 13, 1895, daughter of Nelson and Mary Smitley. DIED TUESDAY NIGHT. Mrs. Eli Crist and Mrs. J. D. Wisehaupt, who had been summoned to the bedside of their father, Daniel Hunter, of Bluffton, notified relatives here Tuesday night that his death was X ■*3*

expected hourly, and shortly after midnight, on his eighty-seventh birthday, he answered the call of the death angel. He had been growing steadily weaker day by day and every effort of the physicians proved t>f no avail. About 3 o’clock Tuesday he lapsed into an unconscious state, from which he never rallied. He served four years in the civil war and was one of the pioneer builders of Wells county, having built the first grist mill ever erected in that county at Murray in 1849. The funeral will be held Friday morning from the home on South Street. A new meat market, to be known as “The South Side Meat Market," located in the C. C. Wilder building on South Winchester street, opposite the S. E. Hite grocery, will be thrown open to the public. The proprietors of this new meat market are Levi Barkley and J. J. Magley, Mr. Barkley having had about fifty years' experience in this line, and the latter about twen-ty-five years. For some time they have been engaged in getting the building and furnishings in readiness, and with everything new, bright and shining, the place is very attractive. The building has been thoroughly disinfected, repapered in a neat way and the interior repainted. A fine newcooler, with other necessary furnishings, entirely new, have been installed and the patrons may expect to get first-class service here.

TO WHOLESALE BEER TO TRADE. - I Bargains in beer and other drinks is ; scheduled for Decatur lovers of the beverages. Isadore Kalver, who is the local agent for the Seipps beer, has declared his intention of opening war on the saloon men, and is advertising his goods “direct to you” at Wholesale prices. It seems that in the Selection of the brand of beer to “push,” the Seipps has been overlooked or turned down and that now the customer will have a chance to buy at the bottom price. He also says ne will soon add a stock of whiskey to be sold on similar plans, and it will cause some figuring among the handlers of wet goods. The price has been cut considerably, it is said. Mr. Kalver took an important part in the recent local option election and is promising the boys some further fun in the future. It looks like war and the result may be interesting. o — OPERATION REFORMED. - « ■ t! ■» - On Mrs. Dan Biabsrich This Morning For Appendicitis. Mrs. Dan Bieberich of Preble, Who went to Fort Wayne Monday to enter the Lutheran hospital, this morning submitted to an operation for appendicitis, being performed by Dr. McOscar of Fort Wayne. Mrs. Bieberich has been a sufferer from appendicitis for the past year and a half. NEARLY DROWNED. At the sand pit Tuesday Solomon Lord, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Lord, had a narrow escape from drowning and in his struggles imperiled the life of another lad who was near him. His accident was caused by his remaining in the water until he became weak and could not handle himself. The rescue of the two boys was effected by a larger brother of the Lord boy, who happened to be there.

The joint meeting of the Fort Wayne district ministers and laymen and of the Fort Wayne district Young People’s Alliance of the Indiana branch of the Evangelical association, of which Adams county forms a part, will be held at Fort Wayne June 6th and 7th. The Rev. D. O. Wise of this city as state president of the Y.P.A., meeting with the committee some time ago, arranged the following program: Tuesday, June 6—10:30 a. m.—Bethel Church, Devotional —Rev. J. J. Wise, Fort Wayne. Ind. Business Session —Rev. J. J. Wise, Chairman. Organization and Appointment of Committees. Assignment of Delegates. Address—“ The Pastor’s Attitude Toward His Predecessor” —Rev. C. H. Burgener, Huntington, Ind. Discussion. 2:00 p. m.—Bethel Church. Devotional —Rev. G. D. Eastes, Greenville. Ohio. “The Minister at His Desk”—Rev. C. A. Hirschman, Fort Wayne, Ind. Discussion.

“The Minister From the Laymans Point of View”—Rev. G. B. Kimmell, Indianapolis, Ind. Discussion. “Pulpit Manners”—Rev, August Geist, Phillipsburg, Ind. Discussion led by Mr. F. H. Hersh. Avilla, Ind., and Rev. C. H. Hartman, Hicksville, Ohio. 7:30 p. m.—Crescent Avenue Church. Song Service. Address by Miss Alice Niederhauser, Defiance, Ohio, under appointment as missionary to China. Address — "The Stewardship of Life” —Rev. G. B. Kimmel, Indianapolis, Ind. Wednesday, June 7—9:00 a. m.— Crescent Avenue Church. Devotional—Rev. Ira Dawes , Wabash, Ind. Business Session. “The Pastor and the Young People" —Rev. B. E. Koenig, Celina, Ohio. “Facts and Figures"—Miss M. Stecker. Fort Wayne, Ind. “Our Goal For 1911”—Rev. D. O Wise. Decatur, Ind., president conference branch Young People’s Alliance. "Forward Movements" —Rev. F. C. Berger, Cleveland, Ohio. 2:00 p. m.—Crescent Avenue Church. Missionary Conference. “Organizing the Auxiliary"—Rev. P. L. Browns. Waterloo, Ind. “Increasing Benevolences” —Rev. E. E. Miller, Markle, Ind.

“Young people and Missions” — Rev. D. A. Kaley, Berne, Ind. Address by Miss Alice Niederhausen Defiance. Ohio. 7:30 p. m.—Crescent Avenue Church. Song Service. Lecture—Rev. F. C. Berger, general secretary of the Young People’s Alliance, Cleveland, Ohio. BOTH teams LOST. ta ... «—™“-• Decoration Day was an off day for the two Decatur teams who played away from home and both met defeat. The city team, which had gone to Portland was somewhat discouraged because of the heavy rain that had fallen during the night, but upon reaching Portland everything was in good shape for the carrying out of their intentions and two good games were looked for. The morning game was fast and exciting, the score being 1 to 0 in favor of Portland. About noon a drizzling rain fell, putting the grounds in a poor condition for the afternoon game and they received another drubbing, 8 to 1. —1 The St. Joseph’s team which met the Cathedral team of Fort Wayne at Lawson's park, also met defeat by the score of 4 to 3, but put up a very interesting game. The diamond was also quite wet and both sides had much difficulty before the game was over. INSTALLING SUIT CASES. The new mahogany and glass-doored suit cases ordered some time ago by the Fullenkamp store for its suit and ready-to-wear department, have arrived and are now being installed in the second story of this mercantile house. This is a very welcome addition to this department, providing better protection from dust and general wear and tear and greater convenience in caring for the large stock. The cases extend the entire length of one side of the long building. GO TO PHOENIX, ARIZ.

Later word from L. C. DeVoss and son, Frank, who left for Barstow, Cal., May 12th, for the son’s health, where the change of climate was not conducive to an improvement in health as hoped for is that they expected to leave last night for Phoenix, Arizona, instead of coming home as was the first word received. — Miss Mabel and Lee Hilyard pleasantly entertained at their home two miles west of Willshire a party of friends. The evening was passed happily with music, games and social that. Those present were Birdie Wolfe, Laura Wolfe, Clara Marbaugh, Marie Mathewson, Zona Suman, Notia Strickler, Laura Springer, Velma Springer, Lily Teeple, Lulu Teeple, Edna Dull, Agnes Bolinger, Velma Hilyard, Ralph Balinger, William Gause, Grover Carver, Marion Case, Ray Strickler,’ Frank Strickler, Frank Bolinger, William Strickler, Glen Stettler, Cloyce Roop, Carl Archer, Dale Cowar. Rufus Case, Floyd Roop, Forest Durr, William Watkins, Albert Teeple, Roy Case, Dwight Usher, Emil Usher, Virgil Springer, Arnold Crouch, Mr. and Mrs. Usher and Mr. and Mrs.

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Bolinger. The hour was late when all departed for their homes, voting Miss Mabel and Lee royal entertain ers. The old farm gate was open wide to welcome home the new-made bride of Thomas L. Bright on Inst Sunday when the children, with their iatnilies —of Mrs. Nancy Bright, respe'ded W> neat invitations to come and 1 welcome Mrs. Mabel Jackson Bria;'::, formerly one of Churubusco's most charming young ladles, who became the wife of Thomas Bright on May 16th, to their already large and happy circle of the Bright children. A five course dinner was served at high noon to which all did justice. Those present were Nelson Abbott and children. Marion Johnson and children, Harve Beery and children, John Parrish and children, Charlie Sautbine and children, John Bright and children, and their dear old aunt. Barbara Young. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bright will continue their honeymoon by spend ing a few deays at each of his brothers' and sisters’ home, when they will return to Fort Wayne to make their home, which is all ready to receive them, and where Mr. Bright is a fireman on the G. R. &■ I. railroad. —(Contributed.) The C. W. B. M. will hold its regular meeting Thursday afternoon ar 3 o'clock with Mrs. Arthur Fisher on Fourth street. This will be a missionary tea. A good attendance is

desired at this meeting, as the line of study promises to be unusually good. A crowd of young people from Linn Grove picnicked along the Wabash river Sunday, and all report a good time. Those present were Misses Zoa French of Bluffton. Wilma and Lena Opllger, Babe .and Margaret Borrer Glenn Miller, Nellie Hunt, Leia Evei sole, Mabel Anderson, Pearl Studler, and Messrs. Wesley Miller, Amos Irey, Clyde Baumgartner. Ed Opliger, Oscar Meshberger, Victor Sharp and Ray Shlaugenhauf. —Bluffton News. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McMichael had as guests Sunday for dinner the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mell Tope, also Mr. and Mrs. Fred Finkhouser, Miss Zella Tope. Bertha Manlier, Nora Finkhouser, Lawrence McConnell, Ernst Tope, Austin McMichael, Gross Tope, Richard Eley. The dSf was spent in social chat, music and games. The Concord Lutheran church in Root .township will give its Children's Day program Sunday afternoon, June 11th. A very elaborate program, including songs, drills and other appropriate features, will be* given. The children are now in the course of training for the event, under the direction of the Misses Florence Kunkel and Emma Magley. Miss Ruth Gay, who leaves Monday for Angola, where she will" attend college, was the guest of honor at a surprise given by the Misses Margaret Mills and Eda Butler Tuesday evening, the party including the members of the Phllathea Clas of the M. E. church. A contest, in which words were formed from “Phllathea Club” was interesting, Miss Bessie Jeffries making the largest number —sixty. Other games, music, and later, refreshments of strawberry ice and nabiscoes, rounded out a very pleasant evening, speeding Miss Ruth on her way with many good wishes. After the regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters Monday evening a pleasant surprise by Miss Vada Martin, Mesdames Fred Linn. George Houser and O. L. Vance was given the assembly. The birthdays of these ladies occur in May and according to an established custom, they provided a treat and social for the others. After a social hour In the parlors, the company was invited to the dining room, where strawberry ice cream and cake were set forth. Owing to the unwitting mistake of the reporter the name of Miss Nora Del Smith was omitted from the list of teachers present at the farewell party given Saturday evening by Miss Marie Daniels for the seniors. SOCIAL POSTPONED. The ice cream social which was to have been given this evening by the Knights of Columbus on the Kuebler,Schulte lawns, has, owing to the inclemency of the weather, been postponed for the present.

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