Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 34, Decatur, Adams County, 24 August 1911 — Page 2

. gl._Li._L .. 1 ” JAMES M. ARCHBOLtX • The ripened grain indicates that harvest time is near. AU the time in t©evening between sowing and reaping is needed tn preparation for the final ingathering of harvest. How beautiful to look upon a held of waving gram, waiting the reaper's sickle. How much more beautiful to reflect upon a life well spent in loving devotion for home, country and the church. After the storms of life have nil passed and the shadows have lengthened, then it is that the last days and hours flit by so quickly and like one that 'So lives that when thy summons comes to Join The innumerable caravan that moves To that mysterious realm where each shall take llis ham her in the silent halls of death, Throngs, not like the quarry slave at night. Scourged to hr? dungeon, but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, „ Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch \bout him and lies down to pleasant dreams." Thus is has been the good fortune oi the subject of this sketch, James McClellen Archbold. The deceased was botn in Jefferson township, Tuscarawas county, Ohio, Demember 27, I Ix4l When he was ten years of age his parents, John and Elisabeth Archbold, moved to Indiana, locating in 1 Weils county. Jefferson township. The country then was wild and covcred with a dense forest. The family 1 inter moved to Preble township, where 1 the subject of our sketch, with his ten 1 brothers and sisters grew to man- 1 hood and womanhood. In this pioneer life there was need for every mem- 1 her of the family to practice the strict- * “st. economy. Those were days of < hardship and toil. The building of a < -cabin, clearing the land, in order to raise a crop for support of the family, I called for the help and assistance of 1 every member of the family old * enough to work. Rut amidst all the • toil .‘nd absence of luxuries nature I poured her wealth of plenty at their < doar and there was some to spare the ( stranger. t He received his early education in ' the district school. The school sys- a tern and books were incomplete in ’ those days, but good use was made of 1 time and books, so that with attend- r aire at the normal school at Middle- t town he was qualified to teach, and taught two winter terms successfully, t Among the thousands who received c the news that Fort Sumter had been a fired upon, and also heard the call fur 1 the volunteer troops to fight for their r ountry’s honor, the deceased was 1 cne. And like bis great-grandfather 3 who served in the Revolution, he of- s lered himself August 11, 1862, being ' scarcely twenty-one years of age. He f enlisted in the 89th Indiana Infantry < at Decatur. Indiana. He went with 1 bis company as far as Wabash, but 1 I

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there he was taken sick and was sent home. His regiment having been ordered to the front in the meantime, he was not able to join it, and was not mustered. In 1864 Colonel Strait, having been released from a rebel prison, he Joined his regiment, the 51st Indiana, as a recruit, in which he saw active service through the campaign of November and December, 1864, and January. February and March of 1865. During this period of marching, skirmishing and fighting he was in a twodays’ battle at Nashville, Tenn., and a one day's battle at Franklin A running fight was also engaged hi at Duck River, pursuing Hood's fleeing army. June 19, 1865, he was taken sick with bilious intermittent fever, and was sent to a hospital. Here on July 21, 1865, he received an honorable discharge. He gave almost three years of the best of his life to his country. Thus his war record is clean, and something upon which his family, comrades and friends can look with pleasure. November 9, 1865. he was united in marriage to Mary C. Summers. Hand in hand they have trod life's pathway together till August 14, 1911, when the silver cord was broken and for this life the union has been broken. Four children were born to this union—Mary E. Kern, Ada Schwartz, and Miss Jennie, at home. A son, Allen, died in 1872 at the age of two years. Thus the death angel has twice flapped his death wings over this home and each time plucked from it a jewel. After his return from the army he learned the plasterer's trade, which he followed for fifteen years, residing in Decatur until 1875.. In that year he purchased the Daniels farm in St. Mary’s township on which he has since resided. Here he made a comfortable home, as well as owning one of the best improved farms in Adams county. As a citizen. Mr. Archbold stood high in the estimation of his fellowmen. Always ready to help a neighbor in need. He was always intensely interested in his country’s welfare, her prosperity and integrity. He was thoroughly reliable. His word was his security. In dealing with his neighbors he was honest, exact, and prompt. He was a man of good, sound judgment, and was capable of giving reliable advice for which he was often called upon. The community will greatly miss him. in which he has lived continuously for ever thirty-six years. As a husband and father he was true and kind. With bis’ sorrowing companion he shared the Joy as well as the sorrow incident to home life. There w-as no ttme but what he was ready to administer to the wants and needs of bis family, and no sacrifice was too great, if by it he could add some comfort to those he loved. He loved the irnple home life. There he found a welcome, and when weary, could peacefully rest. He was economical, but not miserly, always ready to cheer and comfort. The bright side of life was magnified in his life and the dark shadows were always turned from him. He has carefully guarded his possessions and’ has made proper provissions for the comfort and happiness of his family. As a Christian his life was above reproach. A firm believer in the Bible and Christ his Savior and in the heavenly life hereafter. His Christian life dates back to the winter of 1872. when he, with his companion, united with the Bethel church. Wells county, and was baptized by the sainted D. B. Reckard. Later, under the pastorship of Rev. Smith, his membership was transferred to the Decatur Baptist church of which he remained a loyal member. His last illness was of short duration. For some time he had a presentment that he would not live long. On August 14th, at 6 o’clock his tired spirit took its flight to the better land, where there is no more sorrow or pain. Calmly and quietly he fell asleep to await the resurrection morn, having attained the age of sixty-nine years, seven months and twenty-seven days. Those left to mourn are a companion, three daughters, seven grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters and many friends. — — O “• Mrs. Maude Whitehurst, the wife of James Whitehurt, of Laketon, Indiana, formerly of Berne, where her husband was employed by the Citizen's Telephone company, died August 18th, at her home in Laketon from pneumonia. A few months ago her husband went to Laketon, where he secured a position on a railroad as a telegrapher, and has since been employed in that capacity. Her illness and death was very sudden, as her grandfather, ,J. A. Liby, was there Wednesday and found her in good health. She was twenty-nine years, three months and sixteen days old at the time of her death. The body was taken overland to her former home

t In Berne and the funeral will be held ’- Sunday afternoon. She is survived i, by no children. The grief-stricken s husband and relatives accompanied the cortege to Berne, where the body li will lie in state until the hour of burial. i o— - b AT THE MAJESTIC THEATER. "The Light Eternal." a romantic drama of the fourth century, Is an- - nounced for the coming week at the - Majestic theater, Fort Wayne. This I play was seen there last season and ■ proved of unusual appeal to all classt es. Though its scenes and incidents are only in jart based upon historic i fact they illustrate most potently the j spirit which established the Christian religion. The play is dominated by a . strong love interest, while its devoi tional atmosphere is most Impressively in evidence. Its action is Inspiring I and is permeated by fervor and genu- . ine feeling. The production is re- . markable and the setting natural and beautiful. Melody marks the meas- [ tires of the incidental music, and ev- [ ery separate phase of the play blends into a beautiful, harmonious whole. , The theme of "The Light Eternal" ■ lies in the power of Christian faith and devotion, and the motive is the i passionate love of Artemia, a daughter of Emperor Diocletian, and Marco . Valerius, a warrior and orator and a i despised believer in Christ. There is high power in many of the situations and delicate handling is required for their successful portrayal, but the names of the men and women assigned to the important roles argue well for the meeting of all demands for dramatic ability. With but few changes the presenting company remains the same as last season. Eugenie Blair remains in the character of Artemia, George A. Lessey as Marco. John Milton as Corvinus Tharagus, Bessie Bennett as Nela. and May Abbey ae Mariana. New members of importance are Charles Leekins as Emperor Diocletian, Lawrence Williams as Sebastian and Chester Beach as Damius. Miss Blair brings exaltation to her role of the Roman princess, at all times displaying the poise and authority of a finished actress. Her long experience in characterizations of this class has fitted: her as few women of the American stage are fitted for the classic drama. She- knows the value of music in words —how to give good writing the lift and cadence that pleases the ear. Her splendid apprenticeship might well have been mapped out for this particular requirement in histrionic equipment. o Thursday, August 31st, will be a' happy day for the Methodists of Fort , Wayne, including the district, which comprises a number of surrounding towns, as a day of pleasure has been planned and postal notices to this effect having been sent to the different ministers, and received here by Rev. Semans Friday. Robinson park was' selected for the gathering place and a crowd of five hundred is expected to' be present from the city and nearby towns. Various sorts of amuse j ments will be offorded for the day, including a base ball game in the morning between the ministers, with Rev. Guy Mcßride of Pennville and Rev. W A. Grist of Fort Wayne to act as captains. In the afternoon a debate will be held on the following subject • “Resolved, That the work of the country chureh is more difficult than the work of the city church.” The affirmative includes the Rev. Westhafer of Maysville and Rev. Frank Heckman, while the negative will consist of just as strong a force, including the Rev. Claud C. Travis of Fort Wayne and Rev. Clark Crawford of Bluffton. In . addition to this a program which has I also been prepared will be rendered and there will be something doing from start to close. Rev. Semans and family anticipate attending, and the occasion is being looked forward to as j a most happy one. o r Rev. D. O. Wise, pastor of the Evan- [ gelical church, has returned home after a three weeks’ leave of absence, e granted him by the members of the g congregation, during which time he a spent a week at Lake Geneva, Wis., e where a missionary educational meet--0 ing held forth. The assembly was a most interesting one. there being a number of returned foreign missionaries present, who gave very interesting accounts of their travels and the e ' success with which they have been i- meeting, as well as the difficulties r which accompany the life of a missloni- ary. The last two weeks he spent at t- Oakwood park, Lake Wawasee, where a the Y. P. A. convention was being o held, of which organization he is the “ president, he again being favored with s the honor of leading- the organization k for another year. The second week 3 of the convention was known as the r quadrennial Y. P. A., which was held e at the same place, and which is most d suitable for a gathering of this kind. A large attendance was present e, Children Ory = .8J FOR FLETCHER'S’ e CASTORIA

I throughout, and the convention « I considered to be the most sue. - . < | , of any yet held. Rev Wise, who it. d 1 the leave granted him. had muc , sponslbility resting upon his shoul- , ■ dere, aa well as heavy work, but he enjoyed it very much. The last few days he spent in recreation at the lake, , there being boating, fishing, bathing and other sports which he enjoyed im • mensely, after his several weeks oi ■ hard labor. > — — l CLEARING HOUSE FOR LABOR. Free Employment Bureau Established i by State Conference of Printers. > The free employment bureau that i was established by the recent conveni tion of the Indiana State Conference • of Typographical unions is being close ( ■ ly watched by many classes, both etn . ployers and employees considering i' an important step in the labor move ■ ment. The system which has been, evolved by the committee is the registration of all men of whatsoever class | they belong, their registration to be ( ; accompanied by five self-addressed post cards. An employer desiring a ( man of any particular branch of the trade communicates with the secre- * tary. George E. Haines. Newton Clay-, pool building. Indianapolis, who will immediately mail cards to all having registered in that branch, and so bring employer and employee in touch with one another. It will be a clear ing house for labor, and should prove to be of very material benefit to the employer as well as the employee. A publicity bureau is also a new movement instituted by the Indiana conference and will at all times keep the public informed as to labor conditions all over the state. The employment bureau is the result of much study by labor leaders over the problem of meeting the demand made upon them for competent employees. The tourist printer is nearly extinct and in his place is a steady, home-coming family man. It is this condition that the employment bureau is expected to meet. - o Members of the Kekionga club, who have been camping at their shack, aloong the river south of the city, broke np camp today after a week’s outing and enjoying the fresh, open air life. Their main feature of the week’s stay at the camp was in the seining of the itver, which was started a wek ago to rid the river of all undesirable fish, and to leave nothing but the good fish for the good of those who desire me eating in this line. Their success has been limited mostly .to turtles, they having taken nine , large ones, which they kept until Friday. when their Ilves were put to an end, and the work oi stirring the “soup pot" was started going. All connected with the ranch had turtle until they couldn't see, and when all were supplied. Chief "Heck" Hensley was sent a portion of the catch, who cooked it at his place of business, and ■ those who were unable to attend in person were given their share, or as i much as they could “put away." The ( boys, in spite of their poor captures, have spent a week of pleasure, ami will, without doubt, try the same stunt over in the near future. o ■ ST. MARY’S LOW. For the first time in many years, the St. Mary’s river has ceased to exist as ' a stream and not a drop of water is , flowing into the Maumee, where the former river converges with the St. i Joe. What little water remains in- the i river bed is of a particularly putrid 1 condition and at the Wells and Main street bridges the stench t-hat arises i is very noticeable. In some places I ■ the water is of such a brackish nature ; that it is impossible to see the river I , bed one foot below the surface and it > ( is declared that the river has not bors dered on the present condition for x number of years.-—Fort Wayne Jour-nal-Gazette. - -■ o AUTO STRUCK RIG. I Near Honduras late Friday night an 8 automobile from Bluffton struck a rig ~ which was being driven by Earl Lan- :■ dis, a young man of Honduras. He a was accompanied by a young man a named Yahne. The auto struck the ■- rig in such a manner that the horse :- was dragged a distance of about three e hundred feet and when the machine n' was stopped the horse lay under it. s The young men were slightly Injured. I- - — — o —- t FELL OFF THE CAR. e- - A man giving the name of Cashe baum had the misfortune of failing off h the 2 o’clock car. He fell on his head n, and shoulders, skinning his face in a k ! painful manner. He was accompanied e! by friends to a nearby store, where d the outward effects of the fall were it erased as muc has possible. I.— it UNDERGOES OPERATION. Gertrude, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Elliott Ulman, of Union township who for a number es months has been

in failing health, with appendicltu. .and which at times has given her cobGamble Pain. at 8 Saturday 1 morning operated upon with th. ex- < pectatlon of obtaining relief. Mias . Cramer, a trained nurse from the Lu- I th eran hospital. Fort Wayne, la in at- 1 tendance and caring for the sick ady. 1 She ordeal required but very little time but her Illness hud arrived at < a point where nothing else but an oi> 1 eration would bring relief. A speedy I recovery it is thought will he hers. • Erie, Pa., Aug. 19— (Special to Daily 1 Democrat)-- Aviator Atwood flew from < Fairview to this city today, arriving I at 12:95 P nt. He previously announc tv! that he would not leave the ground t unt ll 6 o'clock in order to get the i crowds off the field. Atwood bucked I 1 a strong wind and dangerous currents < I to Erie and stated that he would not i go fadther unless {he wind quieted I down. < London. Eng.. Aug. IfrMSpeclal to 1 Daily Democrat)—After a conference I with strike leaders and railroad man- i agers here today, Chancellor Lloyd 1 George in his report to the govern t m«nt said the outlook was more opti 1 1 mistic than at any time since the call ’ i I ing of the strike. It is believed the; i ! railroads will be forced to recognize I the union and the way will then be ; cleared for arbitration. Fifteen thou- I sand women factory workers, who i « ( >re out for weeks, today won in their i strike, most of the firms granting an increase in wage. and recognition of 1 the union. 1 III— ( Llanelly, Wales. Ang. 19—(Special ( to Daily Democrat! —Serious rioting I took place here- today and the militia and police were called out and compelled to fire in the midst of a mob which attacekd them. Two per < sons were killed and one injured. i A NEW OIL COMPANY. ■ — A number of Decatur business men are forming a new company, which 1 will take up oil lands in Missouri and , hold the leases, putting down enengh wells to prove the property, relying upon the added value of a proved lease for dividends. They have employed O O. Juday, an experienced oil man. to close the leases and he reported this morning that’ he has 1,127 acre* already leased. The terirtory which the new company is operating is in the belt which extends through Ohio, Indiana and down to Oklahoma, and looks like a good investment. Just acros sthe line from their leases is a producing well giving barrels per day. ■ o Everything has been completed for the state gathering of the Brotherhood of America# Yeomen, which is to be held at Mound park, Andersoa. Indiana. August 27th; and when large numbers from ail portions of the state are iqpkef for. The program which has been completed will be interesting as well as entertaining, including addresses by the best men to be secured for the occasion. A number of the local lodge will be in attendance. Elton Brown and son. Guy, will go to represent the local organization. The day will be one of great pleasure, and the time which has been arranged will not be surpassed by anyforegoing one,. The program is as follows: Reception, of Visitors—lo:3o a. m. Music. Address—W. T. Saunders, of Muncie, past: foreman of the state lodge. I Shortt addresses by visiting mem-1 bers. Music. . Dinner —Noon. , Music—2:oo p. m. ( Address—State Foreman John En- . stehart of Elwood. Music. Prize Drill—By competing teams ' ( from different cities over state. Music. • I The principal address of the day 1 will be made by a prominent speaker of Anderson, and will be on which will be appropriate and memorable for , the event. 1 • ! 5 “Bad weather, the kind that would e make impossible any out door coaa struction work, will be the only thing e that will prevent the building of the e Fort Wayne & Springfield electric e line to this city from the nea-th, and e operating cars by January 1, 1912," said one of the local business men I. Saturday forenoon in speaking of the progress that is being made in securing the right-of-way for the Fort Wayne & Springfield traction line i- from the Jay and Adams county line 7 to Portland. d The work of taking up the right-of-a way has been going nicely this week, d especially during the past couple of e days, and already better than six e miles df right-of-way have been secured. It will be necessary to institute condemnation proceedings in the circuit court to secure some of the proposed right-of-way. ’• Arrangements have been made for a committee of Portland businers n men to go to Muncie next Monday

forenoon to hold a Bail Bros, owners t li ft u Portland traction 1 erection of a uninn station in this j ohl) president of th.. t W.tyn,. 4. field company, ha. arra make a trip to <'l. Tuesday, foliou.m , directors at th.. | ()UIU '« line in Decatnr. 'ai,,,,. ln he expects to <1 til , •he Cleveland Tr . , lull|lllJ which concern tb- ■ t , is securing the h,,, .... wUh construct the roa.i : , n) ( Portland. H In taking up th. ■ the county line s.. Pnr W. IjH.ghlin has I . . |. llwj L. A. Graham oi directors of the , !iy Ih ’ ing made in an a ■ The route finall.. M the most plausible . e ntprlllg city is to leave the , l|rs ,. ()f R& I. right of «1. n ()rthat ■ Portland Drain I 'nptttys and swerve to th ■ ■ factory building. : ti )enw alongside the nh - .- . ■ to the first street southeast of th.. . . M ..| |w , pany s plant. At v , , nv , Irw , ; J line will extend west -. !.,, w and follow this t , .:a. v intersection of in south to the point where it win nect with tlie Mun- ,<• ih.nlajid Negotiations are under this time through w , b j t is X to secure a tract o: latid at the ootl eastern edge of th- . . v on erect car barns fur the -'ompuirj Portland Sun. ■ <> K John Gillig, son <>- Mr. and Mnl Amos Gillig, of this architect draughtsman, in the war ment at Washington, is at honei»B a thirty days’ vacation. There mH eight men in his dep ctinent, thebH ties being to prepare plans for thH various barracks ami war They turn out abo / f •"•LOOd vonkH of plans each year John like* UtH work, but doesn’t expect to readl there much longer, t h.j.igh it is stilH by the sight-seeing u . p-s, whnttafl reach his departrnei - hesearejsH ernment clerks, a few die, but BDlfl ever resign.” I Mr. and Hrs. Herman Tettm»n»H turned this morning ... a twovMM vacation. While ab.e rit they visittiß at Dayton and New.uk. Ohio, and their way home thee sopped 9tfflHH at Columbus, Ohio, '0 witness- t)M opening day's celebra : :i of the CatM olic Federation of S.s .-ties. whoWiß their parade at noon, requiring than four hours for the marchers»■ pass the starting place Columns ii overcrowded with visi: »rs and isalß to be entertaining one of the crowds in its history High cluaiß dignitaries, as well as many of prominence are itt .<ttendance MB the present week w ill -a for the Catholics of ' iat city; I Suit was filed in c. nit courttttj by Deputy Prosecute: diaries against D. E. Robinson of township, Huntington - ourir. ing Mr. Robinson with eggs. It is alleged n the-alttj that Mr. Robinson - • i eggs « ; *l 11th of August to 5! Mintow J i*l duce dealer, and that a numlw»| them were bad. —Bi’ ' n I The Adams uounr rd and G»i Protective association 1 erißg held yesterday at Linker* grP»l ! on© mile and a halt 1- r| was addressed by A iorney I Harris, counsel tor I which is backing the OJt (~e “j keter arrested for i > !| 8 ' I annual fee of |2. I ’ " ,BrtelW J pealed his case to ti:<> circuit after a conviction in and the farmers are v'<. v 111111-11 dl ed up over the matter, deir ! being that with as«- • ■* J ' the cifiy is making, a profit ” *' half *n the marksH buihiin® <D , claim that a city cannot be « in a business for profit. ing at the grove was in reality eial one, those attending rious sorts of games and s [ Fort Wayn* . —o — — ’ " — : The .Uumal-Gazette Stinda! ! tained a page article 88 8 derf ' spondent concerning; ,he r *‘ I'opments in Decatur, including ' gaaizatlon of tbe new inipl °' e .j / 1 ' ciety which will build <-L j s 1 xiulp the new Are IFTLEPy St. VHut Dance, Stqojj, | Nervous . respend immediately to the « f ' ment that has for 39 ’ especially for ,jsj I RnNIA not • cure-atl. IH « . 04 I- gUniV immediate and e ! f clans rec o ” l ” 6 ” 11 I it. To prove its wonderfu ' f tally send, without cha«re. « Address r Branch 101, K* 4 .UffK