Decatur Democrat, Volume 57, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 12 September 1912 — Page 1

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NOW LOOK WHO'S COMING Everybody from Everywhere Packing Grips and Getting Ready. BETTER JOIN THEM Letters from All Kinds of Folks Who Though Afar Call Decatur “Home." “’Air Ye Cornin’ Back?” We warn to hear your voice again, And shake you by the hand; And ask you how things’ been with you. And talk to beat the baud. And link our arm in-yours, you know, And hunt a comfy seat; And have a good, old-fashioned chat, As friends who seldom meet, And talk about the old boy times; Bout folks who lived here then: And what become of Bill and Joe, And where's their sister, Jeu. And talk about our barefoot days; c-n isi we wore long pants; What fun we had that Christmas time, The night we had the dance. You remember you took Molly, 'Twas mighty cold that night; And I had Billy Jones’ girl. Bill was a whale to fight. I'm glad I licked him good that time. You see. I've kept the prize; She's made me happy all these years, .More en you can realize. D'ye mind the time on Hallowe'en, ui rJuca and you aud me Put tar on all the school house seats. And all things else we'ed see? Do you think well be forgiven. For all those awful lies. We told your dear old mother. When we stole her apple pies And dy'e mind? —but what’s the use Os going on like this? You're coming back to have that chat, That week you wouldn’t miss.

From the Dear Old Judge. Ft. Wayne, Ind., Sept. 10, 1912. Mr French Quinn. Chairman: Dear Sir: —Your invitation to Old Home Week in Decatur was gladly received. W’hen you refer to the relation I have sustained to the good friends of Decatur for some years, you quicken my sense of obligation and esteem, for the many friends I have met, I have no words to express my leeling of regard. May you all enjoy the pleasures and benefits of Old Home Week, that I have experienced when associating with you. I shall be with you, and place myself under new obligations to you. Sincerely, E. O ROURKE. A Boost for Mr. Ellingham. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 10, 1912. Mr. French Quinn. Decatur, Ind.: My Dear Mr. Quinn:—Your very cordial invitation to attend Old Home Week in Decatur on October 14th to 19th, at hand If it is possible to arrange my business affairs during that week, I will endeavor to take advantage of your very kind invitation and eccept the hospitality of the good people of Decatur. I have very pleasant recollections of my visit to Decatur a few years ago. and I have such high personal regard for your distinguished fellow-townsman, Lew Ellingffam. that nothing would give me greate, pleasure than a visit to his town and to assist in making the celebration a red letter day in the history of Decatur. I trust that your celebration will meet with all of your brightest anticipations and that the industry that is being inaugurated in your town will be of lasting benefit to your town and to the state. With kind personal regard and best wishes. Very truly yours, W. H. O’BRIEN. Auditor of State. Ft. Wayne, Ind., Sept. 10, 1912 Mr. French Quinn:—Pardon our tardiness in expressing our appreciation of the invitation to Old Home Week We think the idea is fine and expect to be with you to help you celebrate. Sincerely, ANNA MYERS HARDING. Judge Spencer is Coming. Evansville, Ind., Sept. 10, 1912. My Dear M r - Quinn: —Your favor of

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9th, extending invitation to attend Old Home Week October 14-19, 1912, to hand. I thank you very much for the same and assure you that if my appointments permit, I shall be there at least a day to accept the well known hospitality of Decatur and Adams county. Again thanking you, I am Yours very truly, JOHN W. SPENCER. Judge of Supreme Court. G. 0. P. Nominee for Treasurer, Terre Haute, Ind., Sept. 10, 1912. Mr. French Quinn, Decatur, Ind.: My Dear Mr. Quinn:—Your kind Invitation of Sept. 7th at hand, and if possible will avail myself of the opportunity to see how beets are converted Into sugar. It will certainly be a great advertisement for your city. With kindest regards. I remain Yours truly, JOB FREEMAN. After Forty-six Years, Viola, Wl., Sept. 8, 1912. Mr. French Quinn, Decatur. Ind.: Dear Sir; —Your invitation to the Homecoming at hand. Please accept thanks. As it Is over forty six years since wife and I bid farewell to friends and Adams County, Indiana, and have been planning all summer to visit your city and county this fall, you may expect us. Yours very truly, PETER R. LONG. Green Merriman Accepts. Pleasanton, Kans., Sept. 7, 1912. Mr. French Quinn: Dear Sir:—l wrote you a letter some time ago and found it on top of my safe, having forgotten to mail it. Now I will try and mail this. Thanking you for notifying us that the citizens of Decatur and Adams county are going to have a jubilee, we will be there to help swell the number in honoring Adams county, which is my birthplace, October 5, 1850. Give my gest wishes to one and all of my friends and relatives. Yours truly, G. B. MERRIMAN, Letters from Many Others. Delaware, 0., Sept. 10, 1912. Hon. French Quinn, Decatur, Ind.: Dear Sir: —We wish to thank you for your courteous invitation to Decatur for Old Home Week, October 1119. It is as yet too early to say whether we shall be able to come, but in all probability, some one or more of our household will be w ith you. Wishing you and all connected with the enterprise, health and happiness, we are Yours truly, J. H. WALTERS & FAMILY.

Piqua, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1912. Mr. French Quinn: Dear Sir:—Thanks for your kind invitation, and would like to spend the week with you, but am sorry to say I cannot be present, but will send father. We all still refer to Decatur as “home,” and keep posted on the home news through the papers. Wishing you both pleasure and success for Home-coming week. Very respectfully, MRS. LENA LANGE. Branson. Mo. Mr. French Quinn, Decatur, Ind.: Dear Friend:—There has nothing made me so homesick as your invitation to Old Home Week. While the home-coming would be a sad one, would so like to meet the friends of by-gone days, and regret exceedingly that it will be impossible to be there. Thanking you and wishing you all a delightful week. Very truly, BERTHA HOLLOWAY’ WINCH. Newago, Mich., Sept. 9, 1912. Mr. French Quinn: Dear Sir:—Received your kind invitation to come back to the Home-com-ing in October. I see by the Decatur Democrat that lots of people have strayed away from, home. I think it will do us good to get away from the pine stumps for a while, so we will be there if we are living. W. K. GROSS AND WIFE. Madison, Ind., Sept. 9, 1912. Mr. French Quinn, Decatur, Ind.: Dear Sir:—Your kind invitation to attend Old Home coming week in Decatur received. I thank you most kindly and assure you I shall be glad to attend. Through the Decatur papers I have kept in touch with your plans and arrangements, and hoix> nothing will happen to mar or disappoint you. Y’ours truly, REBECCA J. FORRY. Mr. French Quinn, Chairman of the Invitation Committee: Below is a list of the absent mem(Continued on Page 4)

THE BLACK LOCUST State Board Issues Request for Seeds from this Tree —Will Plant Many IN THE STATE For Timber—Directions for Collecting the Seeds are Given. The state board of forestry has issued a request for seeds from the black locust trees of Indiana, and all farmers who have such trees on their land are requested to send some to the state forester at Indianapolis. The postage or express charges will be refunded. The directions for collecting the seeds are as follows: Two hundred seeds, several pods full, are to be taken from one to five trees six to ten inches in diameter at four and a half feet above the ground. The seeds are to be wrapped in paper, the circumference of the tree at four and a half feet above the ground noted on the package, also the estimated helghth of the tree and the locality. The seeds from each tree are to be kept separate. The seeds will be planted by the state board, and it is expected that by scientific culture a locust tree that is practically immune from the attacks of the borer will be developed.. The locust is excelled only by the Osage orange for post timber and will grow in almost any soil, no matter how rocky. It is well adapted to Indiana, and the product of the board's experiment will be invaluable to Indiana farmers. ARE GREAT HORSES Officers of State Guard Are Well Pleased With the One Hundred Had. MAY WANT MORE Beery, Boch & W’atson are Praised for Work in Gathering Them.

The story in Tuesday's paper gave the statement that the cavalry horses sent out from here for the maneuvers of the Indiana guard out of Fort Wayne were owned by Boch, Meibers & Watson. This was an error, as they were gatheredd and owned by Beery, Boch & Watson, who have leased them to the guard for the ten days’ march, after which they will take charge of them again and will hold a sale at the Bennett Stables, Ft. Wayne Friday, September 20th. The bunch of 100 horses were the best lot ever gathered up here on short notice and speak well for the men who did it and for the community as a horse-raising country. Lieutenant Mull, one of the men who inspected and accepted the horses Tuesday, called the owners, Messrs. Beery, Boch & Watson, together and told them in plain words that the horses were the best he had ever seen for the purpose and asked them if they were in a position to secure on short notice a larger bunch of horses that could be used for cavalry purposes. He was promptly informed tha tthey were, in any quantities from 10 Oto 1,000 head. While the lieutenant did not say so, it is surmised that the state militia is getting in readiness for a call to the Mexico war scenes. Jack Meibers and Abe Boch are accompanying the 100 horses in the march out of Fort Wayne, and will see that they are well taken care of and ready for the sale on the twentieth. —— — o— — RUNAWAY. A runaway occurred on North Second street Tuesday evening in which" Charles Van Camp secured several bruises and cuts. A large number of the men, including him, were on their way from the sugar factory to the city when the runaway came up in their rear. Van Camp jumped off his wheel and another fellow ran into him, causing the accident. The people driving the runaway horse were not known.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday September, 12 1912.

SOMETHING DOING. A woman, a stranger in Decatur, who by the way, was wise enough to withhold her najne, when questioned later, had the temerity to walk up to the well at tne fountain corner, pump a tin of water and pick up the pup, which needed drink sadly, and allow him to drink from the tin which of necessity must be used by the public. 'Squire Stone, who was standing near, had the courage to call a halt on the proceedings by grasping the tin and giving it a fling into the street. The woman said nothing and rapidly made her way to the south end, where she confined her walking tour until the arrival of her train east over the Erie. HORSE SHOW DAY Will be in Charge of John T. Myers, Dan W. Beery and Eli Sprunger, WILL MEET SOON Entrance is Free, Horses to be Taken Care of—Prizes in All Classes. Friday of Old' Home Week will be horse show day. It will be a ten time •Vinner, one of the biggest events of the biggest week we ever knek in old Decatur. It is in charge of J. T. Meyers, enought to assure its success. He has proven that by his selection of men on his committee, they being Dan Berry and Eli Sprunger, two of the best horsemen in the county, state or nation. They have begun the hustle and will have a show that will be worth seeing. A number of premiums have been secured from the business men an<l others will be sollcted to complete the list which will be announced within a few days. Some of the rules already planned and which will be given in full soon, There will be prizes for all classes, heavy draft, coach and drivers. Free stalls and good care takers provided, so that all is necessary is for the farmer to bring in his horses. Free entrance fee. No charge cf any kind except for feed. The committee will probably meet Monday evening to arrange for the sub-committee, select the judges and arrange for the securing of entrances. Every one having stock within reach of Decatur is requested to take part in this big horse parade, the biggest horse day Decatur ever had.

WATCH IS FOUND Time-piece Lost Week Ago by Miss 110 Baker, Was Found in Theater WHILE BEING SWEPT Had Caught in Seat in Such a Way That it Was Completely Hidden. A fine gold watch lost a week ago by Miss 110 Baker, who after advertising for same for the past week, and receiving no reply, probably thought it lost forever, has been found, and will be restored to the owner as soon as she calls for it. The watch was found Tuesday at the Rex theater, and was Immediately brought to this office, to be advertised, when it was recognized as the one lost by Miss Baker, and for which she had advertised. The watch was found lodged in a peculiar place, having caught in the seat in such away that when the seat was raised, it was completely hidden from view. Though the theater had been swept three times or more during the past week, owing to its peculiar lodgment, it was not seen until Mr. Stark discovered a portion of the chain hanging down over the back of the seat Tuesday. Ed Augnbaugh of Indianapolis, formerly of this city, has opened up a barber shop in the Reiter & France pool room, where he. will be glad to see all customers.

WIIATWILLTHEYDO Rural Mail Carriers Will Have a Soft Snap if They Carry Butter WITHOUT ICE CHESTS Parcels Post System Will Inaugurate New Difficulties for Carriers. The rural mail carriers are wondering if they will have to carry ice boxes and small refrigerators with them when the parcels post is inaugurated January 1, 1913. If they are not permitted to carryrefrigerators, how are they going to protect eggs and butter and perishables which farmers will be allowed to mail to their customers in town? Live chickens, "day-old chickens," eggs and other fragile objects, as well as general farm and garden products, will be admitted to the parcels post. Admission of these things has practically been determined by the special commission allowing the regulations for the parcels post. The schedule is to be arranged that city dwellers may get fresh eggs and butter, chickens and other produce direct from the farm by mail. This will be an important feature of the parcels post. Eggs and chickens and produce are carried by the posts in European nations, and the same conditions will apply here. Not only ■will the government carry these things, but an indemnity will be provided for their loss or damage in transit. WED AT DELPHOS - H . John Weber, Decatur Boy, Takes Miss Dorothy Sendelbach for Bride AT ST. JOHN’S CHURCH Is Shipping Clerk for Ward Fence Co.—To Reside on North Second Street. The wedding of John Weber, a well known Decatur boy, to Miss Dorothy Sendelbach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sendelbach residing four miles from Delphoe, was solemnized Tuesday morning at 7:30 o'clock in the St. John's Catholic church at Delphos. The bride has visited here on several occasions, and is known to many here. She was very pretty In her wedding costume, a white silk frock, with white velvet hat trimmed with long white plumes, and she carcarried a white prayer book. Her maid of honor was her sister, Miss Estella Sendelbach, who wore a yellow silk dress, with velvet hat with yellow tips, and carried yellow roses, c red Weber, the groom's brother, was his attendant. A wedding dinner was served at noon at the home of the bride’s parents, to which the near relatives, including aunts and uncles and their families were invited. The groom Is a highly esteemed young man and is shipping clerk for the Ward fence factory, this city, and they will be at home soon in the Dr. Clark property on North Second street. Among those from this city who attended the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wolpert, Joe Appleman, Mrs. Mary Weber and children, Nora, Bessie, Minnie, Clarence, Fred and May, the last named of Fort Wayne. Worden-McClure. Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock at the parsonage of the Rev. E. A. Goodwin of the United Brethren church, occurred the wedding of Miss Ruth Worden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Worden of Union township, to Mr. Clyde McClure, son of Moses McClure. The wedding was a very quiet one. The couple are prominent and well known, and are receiving the good wishes of all. Q Mrs. Albert Williams and son, Clarence, left yesterday for their home at Fort Wayne after a visit with Mr. Williams' mother, Mrs. Bill Williams. - ®

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The county progressive republican chairman has appointed the following executive committee to act during the coming campaign: .1. W. Vail, Decatur; Clarence E. Bell. Decatur; B. W. Sholty, Decatur; Adam J. Smith, Decatur; John Everett, Decatur; Cal Peterson, Decatur; Otis Judy, Geneva; C. C. Berle, Berne; William L. Keller, Monroe; Horace Callow, Decatur; Chalmer Schafer, Decatur, and H. R. Moltz, Decatur. A FINE BABY GIRL. Mary Elizabeth is the name of the fine baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Engle. This is the second babe in the Engle household, and all are justly proud. Mrs. Engle was Miss Gladj s Springer before her marriage. COURTHOUSE NEWS John Augsberger Recommended as Guardian for John Beeler Today. CASE WAS TRIED C. J. Lutz Appointed Special Judge in a Case—Marriage License Grist. The case of Fred W. Beeler vs. John Beeler, for appointment of guardian, was heard by Judge Merryman this morning, Prosecutor R. C. Parrish appearing for the defendant and D. B. Erwin for the plaintiff. The defendant was adjudged incompetent of managing his own estate, on account of improvidence and weakness of mind, and John Augsberger was recommended for the appointment as guardian, upon properly qualifying. The sum of $25 for the plaintiff s attorney, and $lO for the defendant's attorney, were or dered taxed as costs in the case. First National Bank of Rochester vs. Abe Boch, D. W. Beery and Ed J. Ahr. On account of iknship within the prohibited degree to some of the parties, Judge Merryman was disqualified to serve herein, and C. J. Lutz was appointed special judge to hear the case. Demurrer by all defendants filed to each paragraph of complaint.; Set for hearing on the issues for Thursday, September 12th. Emanuel Joray vs. John Hayerly, on account; suit dismissed, costs paid. Decatur First National Bank vs. Amy Smith et al. Suggestion of minority of Amy Smith, Virgil Eli Andrew. L. C. DeVoss appointed guardian ad litem, and he filed answer. Petition filed by Agnes Andrews for allowance for support of wards, Cecil M. and Celia Andrews Report of sale of real estate filed by Rachel Stuckey, guardian cf Verena Elizabeth Stuckey, was approved, sale confirmed, deed ordered, reported and approved. Heller, Sutton & Heller filed a new case entitled Emil Mayer vs. Isaac Zimmerman, suit on judgment, $225. J. C. F. Manley vs. Homer Charleston, accounting and appointment of receiver. Rule to answer absolute in five days. Ray Hawkey vs. Ft Wayne & Springfield Railway Co., for appointment of receiver. Motion filed by defendant for order on plaintiff to make complaint more specific. Real estate transfers: Grover Cook vs. Emma Nichols, lot 390, Berne, $800; Dollie E. Krugh to Chas. A. Krugh, 1.70 acres, Blue Creek tp., $650; Lewis Reynolds et al. to Sanford S. Reynolds. 10 acres, Hartford tp., $11; Peter Gilliom to David F. Sommer, 69 acres, Monroe and Wabash, $9,000: Erman E. Mentzer to Strauss Bros. Co., 160 acres. Union tp., quit claim deed. A well known couple who secured a marriage license this afternoon and asked to have the publication with held from record, until tomorrow, will be married this evening. —** Licensed to wed: Ruth Mary Worden, born August 11, 1894, daughter of William Worden of Union township, (ContTnuec. on Page 2)

IS IN THE HOSPITAL Lawrence Ehinger, Now Confr. Vincent, Has Not Yet Received Word OF THE DEATH Os Former Classmate Anthony Conter—Telegrams Remain Unanswered. It was not until a letter came this morning to Mr| and Mrs. E. X. Ehinger, from the St. Joseph hospital at St. Louis, Mo., from their son, Lawrence, now Confr. Vincent, C. P., a student for the priesthood, that it became known why he did not come to attend , the funeral of Anthony Conter, his I former class mate, both in the St. Jos--1 eph schools, this city, and in the colleges at Dunkirk, N. Y., and Louisville, Ky. He is in the hospital, where on last Saturday morning he was operated upon for organic trouble, having been advised Thursday to undergo the operation, going to the hospital Friday. In his letter, which he wrote himself, he seemed in good cheer, and it is thought that the operation was not a serious one. He did •not mention the death of Mr. Conter and it is quite certain that he was not allowed the telegrams which were sent to the monastery at Normandy, a suburb of St. Louis, and has not yet heard of the death of his former companion, which occurred the evening of the day in which he was operated upon. Telegrams were sent of his comrade's death by Tom Ehinger from this city and by Mr. and Mrs. E. X. Ehinger Sunday morning from Bluffton, where they were visiting at the time; and also by Father Wilken Sunday evening. The telegrams were sent to the monastery .and of bourse were not delivered to the ill lad, and he will probably not learn of his death until he leaves the hospital, which will probably be In a week or two. Otherwise he would in all probability have come to attend the funeral. Mr. Ehinger spent nearly seven years in*preparation for the priesthood and has about four years longer before he finishes his course. POLICE COURT NEWS Alice Harmon Comes to Trial—Application for Special Judge Filed. TRIAL NEXT FRIDAY May Have Jury—She Lived With Effie Woods, Who Pleaded Guilty. The trial of Alice Harmon on a charge of keeping a house of ill fame which was set for trial today in the mayor’s court, came up at 9 o'clock. Attorney DeVoss appeared for the defendant and at once entered an affidavit for a change of judges, which after some deliberation, was accepted by Mayor Teeple, and upon communication with the prosecuting attorney, the case was set over until Friday morning at 9 o’clock at which time the case will come to trial providing the special judge has been secured and no jury is requested by the defense. It will be remembered that Mrs. Harmon lived in the second story of the building directly in the rear of the Big Store block, and that with her lived Effie Woods, who pleaded guilty to the same charge some time ago, drawing ten dollars and ten days. It is alleged that both women were operating the house, hence the filing of the second affidavit. An effort will be made to secure the special judge today and in case the jury is not wanted the case will go to trial at the time stated, probably furnishing some sensational gossip. o ■ Mrs. A. J. Smith left yesterday on an automobile trip Including Battle Creek, Jackson, Hillsdale an,d North Adams, Michigan, and Montpelier, O.

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