Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 22 June 1911 — Page 1

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The city council was confronted with nothing of special Importance Tuesday evening, and with all the members on hand, and presided over l,v Mayor Teeple, the business was soon disposed of. The first question |lig tor of ’he Baptist church, asking whether his congregation would be primitted to extend a tent, soon to be elected, across the alley at the rear the church premises for the holding of religious services, which wgg granted. The street and sewer committee was the first to report. Fred Scheinrann, who on the previous meeting night, bad made a complaint of being assessed too high on one of his properties fronting on the new Mercer avenue improvement, recently constructed, was present and stated bis complaint. The city offltials agreed that the one lot assessment was too high, but owing to the tact that Mr. Scneimann did not put In his complaint before all the neces,ary requirements were completed, they were unable to do anything, but the matter will be looked into, and the city attorney consulted before the next meeting. The firemen who are I planning to go to Winchester on the 29th to attend the annual convention of the Volunteer Firemen's association, asked the city to defray part of the expenses. An understanding between the council and the firemen is that the city pay their car fare, and that the chief present his bill upon Itheir return, and the allowance will Ibe made. The city council and maylor were also extended an invitation to [accompany them and it is thought sevL al of them will make the trip. I Proof of publication for the conLtruction of the Keller sewer and also lone for the hearing of objections for Lie Clause sewer were filed and orderled spread on record. The objections (which were to be heard at this time •were called for, but only one was . Lresent, opposit it. A remonstrance, kiened and filed by seven property fcwners, whose properties would be assessed through the construction of ■aid sewer, and composed of the following: R. W. Poling. Mrs. D. E. Hoagland, E. B. Kern, David E. Smith, Williar- Frank Lynn. George W. Teeple ■nd C. C Lynn, was read, stating that lie cost of construction would be ■lore than the benefits which they ■ ould derive therefrom, and they ■erefore asked that the sewer be not ' ■instructed. After considering the ■after, and deeming that the sewer ■as one that was much needed by ■e petitioners, a motion was made ■id carried that the same be con■i . -d. Councilman Martin then Bad a motion that the bids for the i* of the Keller sewer be opened : ■ul di-' osed of. There were two bids ■e»- One was by W. J. and D. ■ ‘l.’ s, for the sum of $295, while Bn' o Henry Stevens read that he ■ould construct the same for the ■m o S2BO. The bid of Mr. Stevens ■ing tlie lowest, the contract was or- ■.-•<! to be awarded to Mr. Stevens, ■id tin matter was left in the hands ■ tic >- eet and sewer committee to B a contract. Ae resolution ■ - rib a read that the council would B the 1 .th day of July, receive bids Bi tin construction of the Gause ■*er, v ,ich resolution was adopted. ■Pet i ti<.. signed by Clyde Rice, Frank ■II-.- and Peter Amspaugh, asking Bat a cement walk be constructed on nut, Decatur and several other Beets, where the property is affected His filed. This was also turned over : B'he street and sewer committee. Be petition asked that the walk be Bistiucted of cement, but brick was yed by the council, and either one 81l suffice. A report from Engineer ( Bp Kintz was read concerning the . Blott sewer, which has just been ■npleted, that he '-had carefully! ■tched its construe lion and finds the work had been done in a very ■isfactory manner, and that the sum ■ *410.50, the contract price of W. J. ( ■ D. W. Myers, with $1.50 for ■chase of step ladders, be turned to the contractors. A resolution ( ■ the payment of the salaries of the ■rials for the present quarter was ■ and adopted. The report of the ■ treasurer, and also one from the -e. approved and ordered to ■ ■■' -at’. on record. The following ■* were allowed: ■terworks pay roll .... * 34.34 ®uk Peterson 1-®® Btosity Oil Co 8 00 | ■° s Fisher 10.50. ■ r ’s Air Pump Co. ... 105.00 I SP"“ Russell 25.J6 ’ B' les Lammiman 14.52 ( ■>' Sliague 16.50 t 6 !' J- Gregory 20.00 ■er Leaf R R 174.29 B'ck & Co S.6®

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John W. Coffee 25.66 J. O. Smith & Son 133.00 | THEODORE ELLINGHAM DIED TODAY ■ ■■■ Bluffton, Ind., June 20 —(Special to! J»aily Democrat)—Theodore Eiling i ham, one of the best known men of this county, and eldest brother of Sec- 1 retary of State Lew G. Elllngham, died at his home in this city at a few ! .minutes after 12 o'clock today. He ,Axas a retired farmer, well to do, and a very popular resident, locating here several years ago. He was at work i on the roof of his house here making j some repairs, when he was suddenly overcome from heat, which it is sup-' posed affected his heart. He was im- 1 mediately lowered to the ground and carried into the house, where he died within five minutes and before medi,cal aid could be secured. He was i sixty years old and is survived by the ' I widow. ' I • ——' - — '| The marriage of Allen Thurman 1 , Flowers, the well known South Side ijman, and Mrs. Clara May ,’mith took i place about 7:30 o'clock Monday ■ j evening at me omce or justice J. K. ■ Rinehart. The couple will reside on East Ohio street, where the bride has ■ been acting as housekeeper for Mr. 1 Flowers for several months. ! The marriage comes as no surprise 1 to the friends and acquaintances ci' 1 the couple, for they had tried on a ■ previous occasion to secure a license. ' j but at that time the court was not satisfied that under the law he was ' justified in ordering a license issued. I Since that application, however, Mr. ' Flowers has arranged to furnish a home for his children, and they are Ino longer at the county orphans’ home. In fact he had been willing I previously to furnish the children a I home, but it required some time to bring everything around satist'actor,iiy. Although Mr. Flowers is a blind man he has shown an ability to provide that many men with their full vision and physical strength have not displayed, and he is found constantly hustling and is deserving of compliments. Mrs. Flowers is a ( daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Quickmore. —Bluffton News. Mr. Flowers is well known here. He is a ■ musician of ability and has often vis- ! ited here in company with another . blind musician, giving concerts on the streets. Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick and daughters, Miss Helen, of this city, and Mrs. O. P. Edwards, of Leipsic, I Ohio, returned Tuesday evening from Chicago, after attending the com mencement exercises of Ferry Hall, Laek Forest. 11!., Miss Helen being one of the graduates. The commencement exercises were held Tuesdaymorning at 10 o'clock in the Presbyterian church in Lake Forest. There I were twelve young lady graduates, I each having two ushers, making the' processional thus include thirty-six! young ladies. The ushers were dress-| "ed in gowns of pale green and the graduates in white, and all carried bouquets of daisies, the class flower. The class address was given by Darwin L. Bardwell, superintendent of the schools of New York City, and another address, together with the presentation of diplomas, was made , by Miss Hughes, president of Ferry I Hall. Other special numbers made .the exercises unusually agreeable. The junior recital, given by the students in music and elocution, was held Monday afternoon, and was attendedi 'by the Decatur parties. Miss Niblick I has completed the two years' course. I 'also taking the required studies for j I the freshmen year of the Mt. Holyoke I college at Hadley. Mass., where she (Will enter for the sophomore year in I September. O. P Edwards and John I .Warner arrived from Leipsic, Ohio,' , Tuesday afternoon and were guests ' at the John Niblick home over night, 1 J Mrs. Edwards accompanying them I home«this morning, the trip being' made by automobile. — —o ' Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Beatty and son, I Carl, left Wednesday at 8:24 over] the Clover Leaf on their western trip, I They go from here to St. Louis, | thence to Oakland, Cal., where thev I will visit with Mr. Beatty s sister. I The trip is made witii the hope oi ' benefltting Mrs. Beatty s health and i unless the climate does not prove 'agreeable, will remain until Septem-1 her first, when they will return in j ' time for Mr. Beatty to be here for the ' opening of court. On their return trip they will come byway of Seattle, Wash., and St. Paul, Minn., their son. 1 ‘

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday June, 22. 1911

Simeon Beatty, and family residing In St. Paul. | Indianapolis, Ind., June information has been received by the ' Associated Brotherhood of Railroad Men in Train Service of the acceptI ance by President Taft of their invitation to him to attend on the afternoon of July 4th, the entertainment that will be given by the Associated Brotherhoods at the state fair grounds at Indianapolis. Definite plans for suitably caring for him and his party at the fair grounds are being prepar--1 ed. It is probable that special stand I for the president and his party will ( be erected in front of the grandstand. I There will be suitable decorations in - honor of his presence, and various details of arrangements in relation to his presence are being discussed. The principal event in the program for the afternoon will be the head-on ■ collision between two 55-ton locomotives. The collision will take place on the infield of the race track, oppoi site the grandstand, but at a sutfi- , cient distance away to avoid any danger to spectators. The locomotives that will be used were formerly in the service of the Chicago Great i Western railroad. The length of the I I track that is being built for the col--1 lision, and the fact that the loco- ' motives are not only heavy in themI selves, but will be accompanied by -their tenders, gives assurance that the impact will be terrific. Not only 1 will the collision be at a sufficient dis- • tance from the grandstand to avoid c any danger to the spectators in the ! stand, but precautions will be taken •I to prevent persons from approaching • within the "danger zone" of the col--1 ; lision. In addition to a detail of po- ' lice from the Indianapolis police ' force, there will be in special service ; | on the grounds a large number of uni- ’ i formed special officers, including ’ some mounted men. No one. aside ' from those directly connected with ' the event, will be allowed within the ' infield of the mile track. 1 ! The various committees recently ap- ’ pointed to arrange for the Fourth of ■July picnic to be held in Steele’s park, j east of this city, by the Sunday 'schools of the north half of the conn ’ j ty, have preparations well under way J for the great celebration. Word has '.been sent to each superintendent of all the Sunday schools of the north half of the county asking them to announce to the program committee the contribution of their schools to the program, and it is expected that all features of the program will have been arranged and will be ready for publication by the first of the week. Invitation has been extended to Congressman J. A. M. Adair to give an address, but no word of acceptance has yet been received from him. There will be music, both vocal and instrumental, the Decatur band having been engaged for the day. and the [ Decatur choirs, as well as choirs from | the churches of the township, will sing, and there will doubtless be readings and recitations and everything J that goes to make up a good program. This will be given in the morning. The afternoon will be devoted to amusements. There will be a ball game between the city and country teams, foot races, and many other amusements, and refreshments of all kinds can be obtained. There will be no admission charged and everybody is invited to come and bring their families and their dinners and spend a good old-fashioned day, in a “sane, safe and sensible” Fourth of July celebration. All the committees expect' ' to meet this week and make further 1 arrangements for the affair. o - -—— Quite a busy and interesting session Jof the Rebekahs was held Tuesday eviening, they attending to business mat- | ters relative to attending the memorI ial services to be conducted on next Sunday at the Maplewood cemetery, i All members are requested to meet at | the tall at 2 p. m., where arrange- | ments have been made for the conI veying of all who wish to accompany | them to the cemetery. Rev. Imler of i the United Brethren church will de I liver the address. Another interesti ing feature of Tuesday evening’s I meeting, and with which all members | are more than pleased, was the preseni tation of a nundred-dollar check by Charles Helm, from the I. O. O. F. lodge as a gift to the sister lodge for a payment to be made on the handI some carpet, which had been placed in | the hall at a cost of nearly four hundred dollars. The surprise gift of Tuesday evening enables the ladies to almost pay off their debt, and they exi tend their heartfelt thanks to the I

members of the I. O. O. F. for their gen eroaity. The hall presents one of the most Ideal gathering places to be found in the city, and the late Improvements have added much to the interior beauty of the hall. _ ■■■ -O— —————. (United Press Service.) Chicago, 111., June 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—-Guests of the Blackstone, Congress and Auditorium hotels were tnrown into a panic early today, when a neavily charged dyna mite bomb exploded in a man hole at t the Commonwealth Edison company’s plant. Windows in buildings within ,a radius of three blocks were shat-1 I tered. The Edison company has been having trouble with the union electi Iclans. New York, N. Y., June 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat—Before starting for New England this morning. President Taft completed a message to congress recommending the passage of an amendment to the pure food law to restore Its efficiency. It was dispatched by special messenger to be read in both houses before adjournment today. London, England, June 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —While the popu-' lace of London is in a jolly mood in I anticipation of the coronation tomor- { row, the police and government offl- 1 cials are haunted with the fear of a ' tragedy in the crow'd. Nearly two thousand ambulances have been en gaged for duty and hundreds of physicians will be in readiness at the emergency hospital. The congestion of the streets has already put a stop to business. For fully a mile on all Bides of the Bank of England today, there is a solid jam of vehicles. TV HAD APM CUT. Decatur Man Meets With Accident at Fort Wayne. Adolph Lankenau, shipping clerk ,for H. Pfeiffer & Son, was the victim of a peculiar accident Monday afternoon in which he sustained an extensive gash which penetrated his right I forearm to the bone. Mr. Lankenau ’ was engaged in loading a shipment of ' goods upon a delivery wagon when ■ tlie rope broke and his arm went 1 crashing through an adjacent window, the shattered glass lacerating the flesh deeply.—Fort Wayne Sentinel. Mr. Lankenau is the son of Mrs. Henry Lankenau of this city, but has been employed at Fort Wayne for a number of years. o— — AT THE M. E. CHURCH. i The Ladies' Quartet of Taylor university will give a concert at the Methodist Episcopal church Thursday night, June 22nd, at 8 o’clock. The program will consist of solos, quartets and readings. This quartet was in Decatur last winter and gave an entertainment that was of high order and the ladies will be welcomed again by those who heard them. Every one is invited. Confronted with a speeding automobile and unable to control the horse he was driving, Henry Weber, a farmer, living northeast of town, was struck and injured, and his buggy was demolished Wednesday. Mr. Weber had cometo town for some purpose and had just reached the fair ground, when, the large auto truck belonging to the Decatur Motor Car company came into view. Driving to one side of the road he awaited the arrival of the truck, and just as it was almost upon him, his horse frightened, and turning, carried the helpless \ man directly in front of the speeding automobile. The truck was loaded with a three-ton test load and could ‘ not be stopped in the few feet at the , disposal of the driver, although it was ' appreciably slackened in an instant. ( The truck struck the buggy, and the ( thoroughly frightened horse dragged Mr. Weber, who was helpless from the < impact, to the side of the road, where the truck driver found him. The buggy was totally demolished and the horse ran free, still hitched to the Mr. Weber w r as helped on the truck j and hurriedly taekn to the offices of , the Drs. Clark, where medical atten , tion was given him. The Impact of ] the colloision injured his neck in ] some manner, giving him much pain. < Otherwise he was not injured. It will ( be remembered that a few years ago ] Mr. Weber was injured by a fence < stretcher and lay unconscious for over > two months. <

"UNCLE JO3H WHITCOMB" Will be Presented by the Guy Players Tonight—Dora Thorne Pleased. Tuesday night the Guy players presented "Dora Thorne” to another large and responsive audience in the big tent on the corner of Monroe and Fourth streets. While the play is, an old one, and the book still older, it will always hold the interest of the ' public with Its simple story, well told. The large audience received the efforts of the players with applause and ; everybody seemed pleased. Tonight 1 they will present “Uncle Josh," a rural comedy, a play in which many of the actors of the old school have won fame and fortune. This is a play that makes you laugh, the quaint humor of “Uncle Josh" and his helpers appeal ing to every one. Another parade was given at noon today and caused merriment owing to the fantastical makeup, and the regular band concert tonight at 7 o’clock will be given on the street. - . o- ... . POLICE COURT NEWS. In an effort to find the guilty party who stole a wheel Saturday night, ' Reuben Robinson, a thirteen-year-old ! boy, caused the arrest of two young ! men this morning. The first arrest I was a party named Bernard, and upon investigation was found not guilty, but evidence leading toward the conviction of his brother was established and an affidavit was made for William Be-rnard, who was attested forthwith, and upon being arraigned pleaded guilty and was assessed a fine of SI.OO and costs, $ll.OO in all. and a jail sentence ofthirty days. The fine and sentence was suspended during good behavior. ■■ 1 1 Tuesday evening the night police were called to quiet a disturbance on Winchester street, caused by the inability of a resident to get into his home without breaking the glass. — o — ARRESTED BLIND TIGER. The arrest of John Masterson of Vera Cruz, whom it was alleged operated a blind tiger, was made by the sheriff of Wells county Tuesday. Considerable complaint was registered by the citizens of the little town about the tiger, which led to the investigation, resulting in the finding of a barrel and a half of liquid, which later was found to be beer. Thirty-four bottles were confiscated and the re-spondent-will be arraigned to answer to the charge probably today. It is said that he will enter a plea of not guilty and will give bond for further appearance. o— NEPHEW GRADUATED. Rev. D. O. Wise returned home this morning from Fort Wayne, where on Tuesday evening he attended the commencement exercises of the Fort Wayne high school, his nephew, Verl Wise, being a member of the graduating class. A program of unusual interest was rendered and it was as pleasing as one would care to listen to. A large class completed their school education from this institution and will now enter upon the many different professions in life which they expect to carry out. TAYLOR QUARTET. Coming to Bobo June 23rd —Taylor University Ladies. They will furnish a complete evening's entertainment of high character at our church, Friday evening, June 23rd, at 8 o’clock. There will be j solos, duets, quartets and readings, and as they come highly recommended we can recommend them to you as splendid Christian girls. There is no < charge at the door. They ask for a ' free-will offering and you cannot as- J ford to miss this treat. Remember, at the Bobo M. E. ’ church Friday evening, at 8 o'clock. 1 June 23rd. Every one welcome. D. A. J. BROWN. 1 — o The Misses Faye and Nora Del Smith left yesterday for Portland ' to attend the wedding of Miss Erma 1 Dickes and Samuel Laßhrette, which was solemnized last evening. The 1 Portland Sun says: “Mr. and Mrs. ; E. E. Lyons of Sioux City, lowa, arriv- ; ed Monday night for a visit with her < sister, Mrs. J. T. Dickes and family, East Walnut street, and to attend the wedding of Miss Erma Dickes and ' Samuel Laßhrette of Boston, Wednes- I day evening. Among the other rela-

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tives and friends who will arrive Wednesday are: Miss Jgna Johnson, Lima, Ohio; Miss Imogene Porter, Connersville, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Miller and daughter, Louene, Eaton; Misses Sade, Jessie and Pearl Goodman, Ralph Monfort, Hartford City; Will Stauffer, Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Dickes, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Philip Dickes, Greenville, Ohio; Miss Chloe Hiester, Bluffton." I Ramona, little daughter of Mr. and i Mrs. D. E. Smith, entertained the members of her Sunday school cias.-, with a few other guests, at her home on Madison street, Tuesday afternoon in celebration of her eleventh birth day anniversary. One of the amuse ments was a doll-dressing contes;. Each guest was provided with a clothes pin and crepe paper from which she was to make and dress a doll, and some very pretty little dolls were evolved by the girls. Miss Ireta Bualer was awarded the first prize and Naomi Meyer, second. Other games, with music by Ireta Beavers and Ireta Butler, with refreshments later, rounded out a delightful afternoon. Miss Pansy Bell, the teacher of the class, and Miss Lucile Hale, assisted in entertaining. A picture of the assembly was taken and will long be a reminder of a happy afternoon. The party included Gladys Flanders, Ireta Butler, Ireta Beavers, Naomi Meyer, Genevieve Smith, Lucile Coppock, Mabel Hower, Josephine Hower. Lois Peterson. Ursel Amspaugh, Anita Sweringer and Fanny Heller. Misses Anna and Margaret Clark of Decatur are guests of friends in this city. They came to attend the commencement exercises of Hope hospital’s graduating nurses.—Fort Wayne Sentinel. • v- • . J _ t The marriage of Miss Edna Ehinger of Decatur and Mr. William Berling. manager of the Berling & Moltz company’s packing house in this city, took place at 7:30 o'clock this morning at the St. Mary s Catholic church in Decatur, and was witnessed by a goodlv gathering of the relatives and friends of the bride and groom. A wedding breakfast was served at the Ehinger home. The bride and groom, accompanied by the bridesmaid and best man, gave the guests the slip and went to the Schaub residence next door where an automobile was awaiting them. They whirled past the Ehinger residence and gave the guests a good-bye laugh, and they pro ceeded to Fort Wayne where they will catch a train at 5 o'clock this evening for New York City. They will spend about two weeks traveling in the east and will visit many points of interest. They will reside in this city upon their return, on West Mar ket street. Among those at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Todd. Misses Cecil Parkinson and Nellie Krill and James Krill and Barney Kaiver of this city. The Bluffton party went by automobile.—Bluffton News. Edwin Fledderjohann left yesterday for Louisville, Ky., to attend the wedding of his brother, the Rev. Ernest Fledderjohann, which took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the church of which he is the pastor, the bride being Miss Katie Strickler, a well known young lady of Louisville. The Epworth League social given Tuesday evening at the Methodist parsonage was a delightful one, guests in the number of fifty or more enjoying the hospitality dispensed there The home was decorated with vases of roses and elder blossoms, a very effective decoration, and a musical program rendered, together with delicious refreshments, constituted the entertainment. The Mite society of the Methodist church w’ill be entertained Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. C. Cloud on West Monroe street. All ladies having carriages will add to the pleasure and success of the affair by gathering up their friends and taking them to the social. Rev. and Mrs. H. Wehmeyer and babe were entertained today at the home of Professor and Mrs. Dorn. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Pleasant Mills M. E. church will give an ice cream social Saturday evening at Fuller’s Hall in Pleasant Mills. Everybody is invited. The Misses Erra Fisher and Luella Guerding of Fort Wayne were entertained at dinner by the Rev. and Mrs. H. Wehmeyer.

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