Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 14 September 1911 — Page 3

Faith, like » b ® autlful I>l®ce of |c abra<’, i» broken ’ but ' ,0 mend—John Emf y Whitea D Artman and Mrs. J. M !u r entertained the Rebekahs Tues evening after the regular lodge Ln, by taking them to the Will cblD ice cream parlors where ice ra was served. The treat was in of the two hostesses' birth anersariee. <eC k and neck with time, the Fort >vne Fair association and the temnnce i>eople who are fighting the inting of a saloon license for the k grounds this year, are racing toj'tbe opening of the annua! exhljon which, unless the temperance w leare miraculously lucky in court, n nave arrived and gone before a 8 1 decision can be rendered in the itest. The temperance people sprang a surge on the fair license applicant, iver Steward, and his lawyers. Wed Bday morning when Attorney T. E. ison. for the remonstrators, apared in circuit court and demanded [immediate trial of the case, which L to the circuit court on appeal . the remonstrators from the county Limissioners who have granted Lard the right to sell intoxicating more at the Fort Wayne fair grounds r another year. The applicant’s repwere perplexed, but after ime delay, in the absence of Attorney jmer Leonard, who, with Attorney rank Kleekamp, has been looking ter the applicant's cause, Fred Zolrs tiled a motion far Steward, ask L a change of venue on grounds that idge O’Rourke was biased against ie applicant. This proved the longedr coup, and after an argument the Lrneys agreed to a limit of five days I which to prepare the briefs for ie venue of the case to the Adams bruit court. Five days will bring the case down [ September 11th and another day fill be required in mailing the papeis [ Decatur, which forestalls any furker action by either side until Sep[mber 12th, the day the Fort Wayne ir opens. It is expected another Isb will then be made on the courts Sth little chance of the remonstrators rctmplished their hopes of getting a scision in the courts against the sale 1 intoxicating liquors at the fair be►re the close of the exhibition, SepBiber 16th.—Fort Wayne JournalBzette.

|| OWEN BUTCHER TO SPEAK. ■ Prof. I)»cn Butcher of Geneva, who ■as just lately returned from a tour of Kurope. Asia and Africa and the Phil■pines, will give a lecture at the Win Biester U. B. church, two miles west ■r.l one mile south of Monroe. He Kill also have many curious articles Born these places to exhibit. II Mr. and Mrs. a. D. Hale and daughSj»r, Lucile, who attended the annual ■union of the Beam family, held in B>' Studebaker grove north of Bluff Bn Thursday, report a good time. The ■ration was the largest held for some Bears, over one hundred and fifty beBut present. The out-of-town guest* ■ho attended the reunion were W. FL Beam and wife, Miss Bertha Deam of ■honeton, Ohio; W. H. Darst and wife, Barton. Ohio; .1. M. Deam and wife. C. B Beam, Harriet and Mary Deam and ■'s B. S. Beam of Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. ■antes Lepper and daughter of El■tood, Silas Hale and Frank Hale and ■aughter. Miss Vivian, of Geneva; .1. B Hale, wife and daughter, and Adam Beam and wife of Decatur; D. L. BenBm and wife. G. W. Stover and wile. j* l-8 - B. Mills and children, from Fort Bayne, and Mrs. Clara Anderson of Beneva. The following program was Bndered: 11 a. m., call to order, by ■resident .John Deam; music, quartet: Bayer, George F. MeFerren; address B welcome, H. H. Deam; dinner; 1 :'!(>, BM to order; solo, Margaret Barr: Bsponse to address of welcome. Louis ■dam Deam; solo, Vivian Hale, Gene ■ a - Ind.; short talks; music, quartet; ■ading. Areta Deam; reading, Leota election of officers; dismissal ■y all singing, “God be With You Till Be Meet Again.”

I. and Mrs. J. S. Lower have reurned from Monroeville, where Wedi<“sday they attended the wedding of e ' r nephew, Allen Vergil Lower, son * the Rev. J. w. Lower, of Ossian, to Jiiss Cleo Edwards, a well known Mon°evllle young lady. The wedding was "lemnized at high noon at the home ' f *he bride's parents, the bridal party al( >ng their places under a flowerecked arch, to the notes of a wedding "arch, played by Miss Krick. The e| enaony was performed by the "■oom’s father, the Rev. J. W. Lower, listed by the Methodist minister of fonroeville. The bride, who is very Iret ty, as well as lovable in nature. ,as attractive in a gown of white with 1(e trimmings, and carried a bouquet f bride's roses. There were not at®ndants. a wedding dinner followed e ceremony, the appointments of the able being pretty, and the floral deco

oom. n r <Uble a “ We " “ the rooms, being in harmony with the I m LT 8 ' 0 "' The eßteem and love' which the couple are held was manifest in no small material way by the many gifts whlch they j They will make their home in Fort Wayne, where the groom Is employed - as a clerk in the Dowser offices. The bride is one of Monroeville's most charming young ladles, being promlnent in church and club circles Mrs. C. C. Schafer and Dr. and Mrs. ”' G. Coverdale returned yesterday from Indianapolis, where they had been since Sunday. While there they ! were entertained by Mrs. Coverdale's 1 cousins. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Cooper 1 Mr. Schafer will remain in Indianap-| oils until Saturday. — The girls of the Sunday school class of the Methodist church, of which, Miss Etta Mallonee is teacher, willj have a picnic in the grove near Monmouth tomorrow. All members desiring to attend should leave on the 10 o'clock car. Fred Wehmeyer and Charles Graber of New Bremen, Ohio, are guests of the Rev and Mrs. Wehmeyer of West Monroe street. Mrs. E. H. Kilbourne of Fort Wayne and Miss Agnes Mason of Jonesboro, Ark., formerly of this city, are guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. Deiningen A pleasant social affair was that of Thursday evening when a number of young folks called upon the Rev. and Mrs. Gleiser at the Presbyterian church parsonage, and who but last week returned from their wedding trip alter an absence of three weeks. The guests took their suppers with them, which was later served in picnic style and enjoyed by all. In return for the cordial welcome which they received from the popular minister and his wife they presented them with a beautiful piece of cut glass. Those present wete rn P Misses Frances Dugan, Bessie Boyers, Jean Lutz, and Messrs. Frank Bremerkamp, Theodore Grauliker and Bruce Patterson. Many were in attendance at the !’. B. L. of I. dance given Thursday evening. and a social good time was had by all. Excellent music was furnished by Mr. Collins and John Wemhoff. which was very entertaining and satisfactory to all.

The funeral of "Grandma" Robiuscn. whose death occurred unexpec’edly Thursday afternoon at her home near Monmouth, was held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home, the services bevng In c'iar:;e of the Rev. Eble, pastor of tho Baptist church, of which tfie deceased was a member. As stated briefly Thursday her death was very unexpected at this time Mrs. Robinson was ninety-six years, five months and eleven days of age, and for several years she had been in frail health, though she was still able to be about, and retained all her faculties. She had been accustomed to sleeping during the day. and on those occasions, she was not awakened at the dinner hour, but given her dinner at whatever hour she happened to awake by her daughter, Maria, with whom she lived. Thursday, her son, Perry Robinson of this -;ity had gone to the home for dinner, which he ate in company with his sister. Maria, the mother being still asleep. After dinner Mr. Robinson returned to his work, leaving the sister there alone, "Grandma," who was sleeping on a cot nearby, awakened about 12:30 o'clock, and the daughter beating her hastened to her, only to find her strangling. Seeing an approaching carriage, Miss Robinson hastened to summon help, and found that it was her niece, Mrs. Pen Robinson, who was driving there to call. They hurried into the house only to find that the aged lady had breathed her last, death being simply due to the Infirmities of old age. Mrs. Robinson’s maMen name was Elizabeth Dowden, and she was born in Champaign county. Ohio. At the age of twenty-two she was married to James Robinson, and the next year they eame to this county to live, settling on the farm on which they lived until death, Mr. Robinson paaslns away fifty-seven years ago. They were among the very first settlers of the township and experiemed the hardships incident to those days. Miss Maria continued to live, with her mother, and continuing the. care of the homestead. Mrs. Robin-1 son, who had reached the age of near ly ninety-six and a half years, cain< from a family noted for its longevity, her mother dying at the age ol nine-| iv-eight and her grandmother living to b e one hundred and thirteen years | old. Mrs. Robinson, was the mother <> six children—three of them still Ining, being Maria, at home; Mrs. Frances McCampbell and Perry Robinson. Two daughters, Mesdaraes Jane and Mary Lewton, are deceased, also one ton, who died at the age of three years | some fifty years »go. Burial wfll take place in the fam-

ily lot In the Monmouth cemetery. Friday afternoon at 3. from the Baptist church took place the last sad rites over the remains oi Mrs. Mart I Jane Yager, one of the most respected ladies of the county, who met with a most terrible death from agonizing pains, following the gasoline explosion of Wednesday evening. Rev. Ehle officiated and paid a high tribute to the deceased lady, who was one of the most devoted and pioneer members of the church. The casket was not opened at the church and the remains were viewed by many at the ’ home until the funeral hour. Interment took place at the Decatur ceme 1 tery. In Memoriam. Mary Jane Archbold Yager was born I in Tuscarawas conuty, Ohio, August 16, 1840, In the fall of 1848 her par- . ents moved to Wells county, Indiana, I where they purchased a tract of woodland from which no timber had ever been cut. A small cabin built at once sheltered the family while the work 1 of clearing for the future home went i on. Neighbors were widely scattered ' and the every-day comforts of our present-day humblest families were unheard of luxuries then. During the . first ten years on this farm the only I money received into the home came from the sale of black salt. This was made by carefully gatluving the ashes- , of burned timber, and making a lye that was allowed to thicken and hardj en. It sold readily at $3.00 per hunI dred pounds. I Under these pioneer conditions the deceased grew to womanhood. She was married to Jacob Yager on October 24, 1841 —almost sixty years ago. The first eleven years of their married life was spent on a farm in Preble township, after which they moved to Decatur. Two and one-half years later, in the year 1855, they moved to a farm near Pleasant Mills, which was ! Still owned by the det eased at the time of her death. j To this union, five children were born. Ida May, the youngest, died at the age of four years. The others are i Mrs. Ed France of Pleasant Mills: • Charles William, the efficient and hon- | ored treasurer of Adams county; Mrs. ' S. E. Shamp and Mrs. Sam Hite of this . I city. Mr. Yager, the husband and father, passed into the great beyond ! seven yett-s ago last month. Beside I the children the deceased leaves to

mourn their loss, one sister, two brothers and several grandchildren. ■ one of whom. Milton, has lived w ith ; his grandma most of his life. . Mrs. Yager died from injuries acci- ; dentally received at her late home on Mercer avenue. Wednesday, Septem- ■ ber fith. at 11 p. m. Death came with but very brief warning, yet it did not ! find her unprepared. For many months she had been in poor health, and ot , late had been much worried lest sh-e should lose all power of sight. Often she had expressed a desire for the rest of death in preference to snrii I affliction as blindness. Before her marriage she united with the Presbyterian church, transferring her membership to the Pleasant Mills Baptist church some thirty-two years ago. Shortly after moving back to Decatur she united with the Baptist church here. This was more than twenty years ago, and during the ’ opening days of the pastorate of Rev. iH. H. Smith. Deceased was more than a church member—she was an active and zealous supporter of its services, contributing largely and freely to its support. Without such talet.t or training as would enable her to serve her "Lord in a conspicuous manner, she sought to do the little things that tell for right. Her family amtl her church have engaged almost her entire thought for years. Frail and fai&le to mistakes as all humans are. she nevertheless tried to point others to the Savior, whose loving presence was her comfort and stay. For her death held no horrors. It would but be the-gate-way to a larger and better life. Not Changed, But Glorified. “Not changed but glorified. Ob. teeuttteous language. For those who weep, Mourning the loss of some dear taice departed. Fallen asleep. Hushed into silence nevermore comfort The hearts of men, Gone—like the sunshine of another country, Beyond our ken. "Oh. dearest dead, we ttaw thy white soul shining Behind thy face; Bright with the beauty and celestial glory Os an immortal grace. Will the face be changed, so glorified and saintly That we shall know it not ? Will there be nothing that will say. ‘I love thee, And I have not forgot?’ -Oh, faithless heart; the same loved face, transfigured, Shall meet thee there. Less sad, less wistful., in immortal beauty,

Divinely fair. The mortal veil washed pure with many weepings Is rent away, And the great soul that sat within its , prison Hath found the day. "And we shall find once more—beyond earth's sorrows Beyond the skies, In the fair city of the sure foundations Those heavenly eyes. With the same welcome shining through their sweetness That meet us here, Eyes from whose beauty God has banished weeping, And wiped away the tear. "Think of us, dearest one, while o'elife's waters We seek the land: Missing thy voice, thy touch, and the true helping Os thy pure hand. Till, through the storm and tempest safely anchored Just on the other side, We find thy dear face looking through death's shadows Not changed, but glorified.'' MRS. KOENEMANN FUNERAL. The funeral of Mrs. Martin Koenemann will be held Sunday morning nt 10 o’clock at the St. John's Lutheran church, the Rev- H. C. Jaus officiating. The death of Mrs. Koenemann occurrei|orhursday noon after a few weeks' - illness from typhoid fever. o POLICE COURT NEWS. An old tramp was picked up Thursday night by Special Policeman An drews back of the Blackburn drug store and it was necessary for Andrews to get a cart in which to conduct him to jail. He was arraigned this morning and to save the city costs the mayor gave him twenty minutes to get out of town. Policeman Andrews escorted him to the city limits and he rapidly made tracks for Fort Wayne. . where he said business would be bet I ter. o SHAKE YOUR OWN HAND. At yesterday’s meeting of the Wayne County Medical ass<x-iation i Richmond Dr. David W. Stevenson, secretary of the association, and set re tary of the Indiana Medical association introduced a resolution declaring hand shaking as dangerous as the rol ler towel and the public drinking cup. Dr. Stevenson is earnest in his war on the time-honored hand shaking as a means of salutation, but the physicians in general were not in accord ' and the resolution was not adopted. ! Its author will again present it at the i next meeting. — (Contributed.) One of the merriest crowds, and happiest gatherings, was that of the Standiford and Faulkner reunion held on last Saturday in the Mosier grove at ■ Wren, Ohio. Early in the day friends began to gather with many well filled baskets and it looked as if a great pic-

nic was on hand. A reception com rnittee met the 10:30 train from the east and a number of relatives from different, pointe east were received and escorted to the grove, where a long table, seventy feet in length, was loaded with the contents of those baskets, boxes and pans. The table, ladened with all the good things of the. season, was a most beautiful sight, but the way things disappeared from view was a wonder to the miad. But after all, the hearty appetites of seventy-six men, women and children (as that was the number seated at the table), could not resist sueh tempting riaerds. "When the table was cleared away a social hour was spent, after which the company was called to order by the president and the program opened by singing, "Blest Be the Tie,*’ followed by prayer by the Rev. W. Z. Roberts of Wren. Ohio. This was followed with singing and recitations, of which a number were well rendered avid fitting for the occasion. A few volunteer remarks were given, of which W. 11. Faulkner of Detroit. Mieh.. siwike in joy and thankfulness, for the opportunity of meeting friends from whom be had been separated for thirty-six years. The election of officers res'.iHed in the re-election of the old officers: F. M. Standiford, president; Mrs. E. V. Jackson, secretary and treasurer. The committee on ararngement is Wil--liatu Faulkner of Harrod, Ohio: Rome | Standish and Bert Cummins of Lima. 1 Ohio. The program being ended, iuneh was again served in the'grove, after which the photographer appeared and "photoed” the merry crowd. The day was ended with a balloon ascen sion, which, according to previous arrangements with the townspeople was made and fulfilled without disappointment or accident. Those present were G. W. Standiford and wife, F. M. Standiford and family, C. A. Standiford and family, E. W. Jackson and family, Leonard Fowler and family,' Otis Shifferly and family, Vernon ShIL 1 ferly and family, J W. Shifferly and ,

I family, Will Bowers and family. Rev W. Z. Roberts, A. Cully, Mrs S. I). Merica, Mrs. Chalmer Walters, Mrs. Medaugh, Mrs. J. Everett, Miss Verda Bigham, Josie Hoverman, Fern Everett, Lflly Gates and Faye Everett, H E. Jackson and wife and Walter Koos and family of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Robert Shirley, Mrs. J. Augsburger and daughters of Woodburn; W. H. Faulkner and wife of Detroit, Mich.; Willard Standiford of Langlade, Wisconsin; Charles McMillen of Dunkirk, Ohio; William Faulkner and wife, J. F. Standiford, John Standish, Bert Cummins and wife, Mel Sawmiller and wife. Rome Standish and family and Boyd Sawmiller of Lima, Ohio. UNION CHAPEL U. B. CHURCH. Sunday scnool, 9:30 a. in. Preaching, 10;30 a. m. As this is the last service for the year all should be present. All who have made subscription-! to missions and conference funds are' expected to pay at once. The annua< preliminary institute of the teachers of the six north townships of the county was held in the Christian church here Friday morning and afternoon. An unusual thing was that all the teachers of these townships, numbering nearly forty were present, and none were tardy. County Superintendent L. E. Opliger stating that this is the first such in-; ■ stitute conducted here where such has been the case. Added to the interest, due to a full attendance, was the pro-■ gram given. The opening exercises! were conducted by W. B. Beery, and - then came a discussion of "Studies in History of Modern Education by Dr. Hoyt,” by Albert Sellemeyer and William Jackson. "Teaching of Arithmetic" was discussed by William Teeplc: "Teaching of Geography," by Emma Magley and Mrs. Belle Barkley Walters; "Teachers’ Reading Circle Work." by Melvin Mallonee. This con eluded the morning's program, and tin afternoon session was opened with talks by various school officials on school organization. "Township Institutes" was the theme of the talk given by Mrs. Mary McCullough, while Martin Jaberg spoke on "Evangeline." The query box closed the afternoon. Professor Opliger will conduct the institute for the south part of the covin ty at Berne tomorrow. Every man and woman, young and i old, in Adams county, should read J "The Harvester.'' by Mrs. Gene Strati ton Porter, not only because the write:’ i is one of us, but more because it is tlie greatest of all modern novels. It : is better than a sermon, teaching the lesson that a man should be clean morally and physically, and giving I the world the thought that when this j is done, we will have better health. | longer life and be happier. Interwov--1 en is a love story so sweet and so ! nicely told that one regrets when he has to lay aside the book. Mrs. Porter has written a number of books, including several of the best selling novels on the market, but in this new story of "The Harvester.” she has far excelled any of her previous work. We can't all be Medicine Men, but we can all be “Men," and that is the lesson we believe the authoress is striving to teach. The story is most interesting and will prove itself so, if you read it. The many splendid press notices Mrs. Porter is receiving on this book are richly deserving and we know that all her nueighbors and friends will agree with them.

Just fifty years ago Thursday were Thomas Fisher, aged twenty-four, and Miss Ruth Mallonee, aged seventeen, married in Root township, this county. Their fifty years ot marital life to getlrer has been a most happy one and their golden wedding anniversary finds them living in this -city, Mr. Fisher having reached the age of seventyfour and his good wife, the age oi sixty-seven. While both are remarkably well preserved for their advance-1 ages, Mrs. Fisher is not in the best of health at this time, and the celebration therefore. held Thursday at their home, was a quiet one, attended only by the children and their families, the reunion being a happy and Joyous one. Those present were Mrs. L. L. Sypheiw art Fort Wayne, Mrs. .Anna Buhler of Marion, Mr. and Mrs. Hurtin Stalte.r aaid family of Peterson, Mrs. Jacob Eady and daughters, -Cecil, Vera and Irene; Fred and Es--teJla Chronister. A daughter, Mrs. William Gilpen, of Battle Creek, Mich., ■ was not present. A dinner at noon 1 was one of the features of the day's' festivities. In addition to the show i ering of good wishes on the aged con

pie, their children presented them with several gold pieces in memory of ’lie, day. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher are two of the pioneers of the county, and much of their life was spent on their home stead near this city, they coming sev- 1 era! years ago to Decatur, where they are living in well-deserved retirement from the activity which characterized I their earlier years. DEMOCRAT WANT AD’Ji

Sbnday, September 17th, is the day set when the old settlers of Adams and Jay counties will come ro| st* » for a day of pleasure, and Bone's grove, two miles northeast of Bryant, has been selected for the occasion Many special features have been arranged for the day and the many * ho are expected to be present will bo well taken care of in this line at loast A general Invitation by the promotv of the movement is extended to boti. young and old, and already the assurance of a large crowd Is had Three bands have been selected to furnish music and include the Bryant Military, M W. A. of New Corydon and the Blue Creek township bands. Among the principal features of the day will be the speaking by the ten oldest residents on the ground from the tw< counties, none of them to be less than eighty-five years and their talks to holder on the pioneer days. The sp< selected is one of the best to have been secured and is known for the many happy gatherings who colle t there for a few hours of pleasure Many will attend from here, as is the custom, and all are asked to take well filled baskets with then-. D i. ner will be served at noon and a table 500 feet in length is at present being constructed for the event. Make arrangements and see that you will be numbered among those to be present. IN FRAIL HEALTH. Jesse Buhler in Poor Health at Las Vegas. N. M. Mrs. Anna Buhler of Marion, who was here Thursday to attend the gob: en wedding celebration of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fisher, is in receipt of a letter stating that her sou. Jesse Buhler, who with his family, have been as Las Vegas, New Mexico, the past three years, is in poor health. He went there three years ago, I oilowing an attack of lung trouble and hemorrhages. He grew better, bi.t the letter coming now states that he .- in poor health. Added to the lune trouble is hay fever. Mrs. Buhler was asked to come and make her home with them, and may go in the spring. Mrs. Jesse Buhler was Miss Ethel Pillars of this city before her marriage I () ■ The Epworth league eabinent of the Methodist church held its September , meeting in the church and after dis posing of the regular order of the business the cabinet discussed plans for the work of the autumn months. Special programs were arranged which will be of interest to all members and friends of the church. The program for next Sunday evening is given below. At the request of the cabinet, Mr. Burk will render a cello solo and Rev. Seman will deliver an address on the subject. “Great Churches I Saw in Europe." These special programs will be carried on until and including ■October 15th, at which timt the sttbdistrict meeting will be held. On this date the program will begin at 2 o'clock, taking up the afternoon ami evening services. Members of surrounding leagues will be present and assist in the work. On October Sth Fernando Crick of Fort Wayne, dis trict second vice president, will have ! charge of the evening service in the I local church. At that time a class ' will be organized for the study of mis- ' sions. The class will be in charge l of Mrs. George Hunter Myers, who has had a great deal of experience in this line of work. The cabinet discussed plans for two lectures, one by Dr. McConnell of DePauw university. ' and the other by Rev. Seman. A full I attendance is desired for next Sunday evening when the plan tor Old Pro pie's day, which will be in charge of the league, and at which time Rev. Se- ' man will deliver a sermon especially 1 to the older people, will be discuaeed j The program for Sunday evening will be as follows: J Song. I Reading of Lesson and Prayer Song. The Lesson Story—Miss Mallonee'Cello Solo —Mr. Burk. Address—" Great Churches I Saw ui Europe"—Rev. Seman. Piano Duet—Ethel Smith and Lillian Rice. Dismissal.

SCHLAMMER PICNIC. The Schlammer church has complei ed all arrangements for the giving of ' their annual picnic to be held al the church on next Sunday, September 10th, two miles south and one mile | east of Monroeville, or five miles not tit of the Bleeke church. A program of great interest has been arranged for i the day, including addresses, recitations, readings and other numbers Io make up a complete list and will b< highly interesting. Refreshments will be served on the grounds, and a band will furnish music during the day Come and enjoy a day of pleasure. o—- —— FOR SAIaE —Durham bull and fresh cow. Inquire George Zimmerman, R. R. No. 9. 190 t«