Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 126, Decatur, Adams County, 8 June 1905 — Page 1

VOLUME 111

PERFECT JUNE WEDDING

Miss Anna Terveer and Mr. C. J. Voglewede

PRETTY CEREMONY St. Mary’s Church Was Filled With Friends Contracting Parties Among Decatur Most Popular Young People—Big Dinner at Terveer Home A perfect Jane wedding day was thia, and the beautiful oeremony, which Rev.’H. Theo. Wilken performed at eight o'clock this morn lag at the St. Mary's Catholic church, uniting the lives of Miss Anna M Terveer and Mr. Charles J. Voslewede, was witnessed by a crowd of friends, which completely filled the beautiful edifice. The bride and groom are among’ the most pop ilar young people ofJDe catur, and the sincerity of good' wishes extended could be read in every countenance. Promptly at eight o’-lock Sister Aloysios, the organist, played the beautiful wedding march “Mendelssohn, “while the bridal party marched down the aisle and the bride and groomj.took their places at the altar. The party were lead by Mr. Frank Wemhoff and Herbert Bremerkamp, ushers, followed by little Florence Holthouse a niece of the bride and Jessie Holthouse, a cousin of the groom, who served as flower g'rls. They were dressed in cream accordion pleated silk gowns, trimmed in ribbon and chiffon, over large picture hats and each carried a large basket trimmed in pink chiffon and filled with pretty ferns and daisies. Miss Mayme Terveer, a sister of the bride, followed as maid of honor, gowned in a pink chiffon silk made over white taffeta with velvet girdle, yoke of were net, trimmed with medallions, pink forget-me-not blossoms, studded with pearl beads. She wore a large chiffon hut with plume and carried pink roses. Then came bridesmaids and groomsmen, Misses Bertha Voglewede sister of groom, Clara Terveer, sister of bride and Messrs. Clem Uhl, of Toledo, and Liuis Holthouse. The bride’s maids wore pink chiffon silk dresses made over taffeta, with round yokes of medallions, ribbon and net, trimmed with for get menots, studded off with pearls and skirts pleated and puffed. They wore large hats and carried carnations. The bride entered on the arm of the gtocm, a picture of perfect beauty and happiness. She wore a handsome gown of cream silk aeolian over white taffeta, made en traine, with illuminated |>earl trimming and rich Venice lace, chiffon drop yoke and long sleeves. Her bridal veil was of white tulle, sprayed with white swansonia and caught with a beautiful diamond brooch, a gift from the groom. She carried a bunch of bride’s roses and a rosary of out glass beads and gold chain and cross, also a gift from the groom. The groom and his attendants and the ushers wore black coats, fancy vests and light trousers, the ushers wearing ties and pretty monogram pins presented by the groom. < Father Wilktns performed the beautiful, sacred CathrliO ma.riage oeremony in - an impressive way, using the ring service. High mass

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I was then celebrated and after mu : sic by the laige choir beautiful solos were song by Miss Clara Terveer, Mr. Louis Holthouee and Miss May Niblick. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party drove to the home of the bride s ■ parents, where a sumptuous and several course dinner was served to about sixty of the immediate relatives, friends and the Bachelor Maids club of which Anna was a popular member. Toe feast was a most delicious one consisting of several courses, and the menu including all tbe delicacies of the season. The home was decorated in pink and white and the dinner was served in unison with the colors. Carnations, ferns and roses were everywhere and tbe scene was a memorable one in celebration of the nuptials. The Lride and groom are natives of Deoat ar, daughter and son of two of our oldest and most respected families and scarcely need an in tredtetien to our readeis. Miss Terveer is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B J. Terveer, the formtr a re’irei hardware merchant, who for a quarter of a century or more transacted business here. She is a refined, educate I, talented and beautiful young lady in all that the term implies, a sweet tempered woman who will grace her bus band's home with dignity. Mr. Voglewede is the eldest son of County Treasurer and Mrs. J H Voglewede He has conducted a shoe store in this city, and sue-I cessfuliy, too, for several years. He is popular and has a bright future. The couple are well mated, and our congratulations, which we sincerely offer, are earnest ones. They were the recipients of many costly and beautiful gifts. They will leave this evening for a wedding trip to St. Louis and other cities of the Southwest and after their return will be at home to their friends in a oozy cottage already prepared for them on Sixth street A numlier of out of town people attended the event. DEADLETTER Judge Leathers Passes on Anti-Cigarette Law According to His Construction the Law is a Dead Letter, so Far as Enforcement is Concerned. Special Telegram To The Democrat Indianapolis, June B—Judge Leathers of the criminal court, in the case against Attorney Lawril, who is represented by ex Attorney General Taylor, today held as follows on tbe constitutionality of the anitoigarette law. First that cigarettes can not be sold, traded or given away in this state; second, »hat any person may send outside the state and purchase original package solely for his own use. if cigarettes are given away, the giver is liable to fine. This case was backed by the tobacco trust, and will be carried to a highei court for final decision. Larwil was discharged. The court also decided that the state will have to prove thut the accused gave away or sold cigarettes. As this is impossible tc do, it practically makes the law a dead letter,

DECATUR, INDIANA, Till KSDAY EVENING, JI NK 8. 1905.

AT HOME PARTY Given This Afternoon by Mesdames Bailey, Studabaker and Kenyon. Meadame Jennie Studabaker. E J Bailey and C. M. Kenyon entertamed at an home party at the home of the former on corner Fourth and Adams streets this atMMXM in honor of Mrs G H. Blackwell, of Syracuse, Naw York. J Over a hundred and twenty five invitations were issued and as many guests responded between I the hours of two to four and four to six this afternoon. The hou«e was beautifully decorated with red and white roses, and white .and green crepe paper was draped from 1 the ceiling to the side walls of tbe dining room. An elegant three course luncheon was served to the guests. A royal time was enjoyed . by all. WAR NEWS Russian Papers Advocating Peace But Don't Want to Pay Big Indemnity. President Roosevelt Still at Work on the Papers. Special Telegram To The Democrat Washington, D. C-, June »—Am- i bassador Jusserand, of France, called on the president today and assured him of France’s friendly at t’tude toward the president for hiseftorts to end the war. Special Telegram To The Democrat St- Petersburg, June B—-Tnere is a significant change in the tone of Russian newspapers today, all discussing calmly tbe advisability of enaing the war if Japan terms are reasonable. They declare, hewever, that the payment of big indemnity would be humiliating By United Press News Association. Washington, June B—Upon receipt of a oommnnciation from the Czar, as exclusively told in these dspatehes, yesterday, thanks was bestowed upon the president for his good offices to bring about peace. The communication asked for further details which will be given. Another communication has been forwarded to the Japanese government, assuring the Mikado cf the president's good will, with the added hope that peace would be brought about. Tbe terms that, the Japanese would demand was also asked. WORK BEGINS Cement Building for Hour Exchange Being Built on First Street. Contractors Penn and Jesse Robinson this morning began work on a cement block building on the corner of Jefferson and First streets and will push same to completion. The property is owned by H H. Bremerkamp. and is preparatory to the erection of a modern mill there either this fall or next spring The building being put up now is to be 50x40 feet and will be used as an exchange to be run by Bre merkamp & Gillig. fake Oath. By United Preet News Association. Christiana, Norway, June 8— All naval and army officers to ok the oath of office under the new government today. There is talk of making Nansen, the celebrated explorer, king. Haste is being made to get foreign consulates es tablished immediately.

PETIT LARCENY Charged Against Geneva Oil Man Charley Judav Accused of Having Stolen Shoes andJGloves of Simison i Soldner. • ■ Samuel Simison, a member of the firm of Simison & Soldner, of Berne, filed an affidavit and information in circuit court today, charging Charles Juday with petit larceny, and Sheriff Butler is now on the lookout for the young man. Juday worked in the oil fields near Geneva and Berne, for several rears, and on February 15th, last, was in Berne that being the day when Simison & Soldner's big general store was destroyed by tire. On that day according to the papers tiled today Juday helped himself to a pair of shoes worth three dollars, and two pair of twenty five cent gloves, making a tJtal of 13.50. It is said the proof against him is conclusive and it may mean a trip over the; road. Juday has been working at Fort Wayne for some time and it ; is expected he will be arrested today.

WANT A GAME Bluffton Ball Fans Want to See Decatur Play There. Manager Garvey, telephoned to the Decatur base ball team this morning for a game J here Friday. He guaranteed them a certain sum and a division of sixty and forty per cent of the gate receipts, but has received no word from them yet. They seem to be petty badly scarred at the good record our teum is making and are afraid to tackle them. If a game can be arranged and Decatur will bring its very best players there will be more people on the grounds than at a na tonal league game. In the interest of fairness, and to keep the Decatur team from kicking, an umpire from some distant city, who shall not be related to any one in Decatur or Bluffton within the sixth degree, should be engaged.—Bluffton News. Decatur will refuse the ol've branch unless Bluffton permits its gilded saint. Mack Arbaugh, to umpire. Decatur resents tbe attempt at impeachment cf the fair and unblemished name of Mr. Mack Arliaugh, in their suggestion of foreign talent to usurp his place sad rights. BOAT SANK English Submarine Vessel Goes Down With Crew. By United Preaa New* Association. Plymouth, Eng., June B—Submarine Boat A-8 was lost off break waters today. Three explosions occurred aboard before it floundered. Gue board at the lime were eighteen officers and men, including the regular crew and men who were training. Fourteen were drowned, only four being picked up. The disaster occurred while the boat was proceeding to sea practice. Cause of explosion unknown Wild Rumors. Special Telegram To The Democrat New York, N. Y., June B—Wild rumors are afloat as to the cause of the postponement of the nonh Atlantic squardon for Franca to act as an escort for the body of Paul Jones.

TO DENVER Epworth League Convention the First of %ly. H H Deam, of Bluffton, spent part of tbe dav here in the interest of the Epworth League convention at Denver. Colorado, which lie dared for July fifth to the ninth It is expected that forty thousati d visitors will be in Denver at this time, as the convention is an in ternational affair, and are always attended by people from every quarter of the world. The fare to Denver and return is *30.05. Bide trips from Denver have been arranged at exceptionally low rates, to Colorado Springs. Pueblo, Glenwood Springs. Yellowtsone Park, Portland, Oregon, Salt Lake City, and several other places of note and interest to travelers and visitors A party of twenty has already been arranged from Bluffton, and it is now time for the Decatur Epworth Leaguers to get busy and furnish a representation from this city. The trip is one of the best ever planned, and will be well worth the time and cost. COURT NEWS Mrs. Sells Granted Divorce and Custody of Child Also Six Dollars a Month for Four Years - Plea in Abatement in Berne Canning Case. Amanda Sell vs Ort Sell, divorce custody of child and *SOO alimony demand, tried before Special Judge Shaffer Peterson, divorce granted and plaintiff given custody of Vonna, eight year old daughter. Ordered that the defendant pay into the clerk's office on or before July first and first day of each month thereafter six dollars for support of said daughter until she is twelve years old. Defendant to visit child at suitable and proper times and child to visit him a day at a time not less than twice a year, if he desires it. Judgment against cefendant for costs. Calvin Miller vs George E. McKean etal, appeal bond tiled and approved. Charles Latchem et al vs South Bend Petroleum company et al. Motion to retax ootss sustained, except as to *35 for depositions. Joel Liddy vs A. S Bowman and Berne Canning company, submitted to court on plea in abatement and evidence heard. But two more days remain of the April term of court, then an eleven weeks' vacation. BANK WRECKED No Money Secured—Some Peculiar Circumstances. Special Telegram To The Democrat Paris, 111., June B—The National bank on the public square was wrecked by dynamite today. The charge also demolished Bradshaw's jewelry store next door. The bank vault was wrecked, but the smaller safe which contained the currenov was not harmed. A strange circumstance is that Walter Juntgen, a bookkeeper at the bank has a broken arm, which he says was caused by brick flying into his win low across the square from the explosion, He is being watched. Officers announce that the bank will resume operation tomorrow.

NUMBER 126

GENEVA 1.0,0. f. Observe Memorial Day The Coming of the Rosenthals Still a Subject of Interest and Importance to Geneva Fans. Geneva, Ind , June B—Oa next Sunday the members of the local I. O. O. F lodge will observe their annual memorial day with the customary exercises. In the morning they will be addressed by Rev Wells, pastor of the Methodist church, who will deliver a sermon especially prepared for the occasion. For people to leave Geneva just now for a nice, quiet, restful summer resort is quite unnecessary for every day is like Sunday since the weather has been so favorably for farm work Every farmer is putting in his best licks and it is only in the evening that business opens at all. There is no consolation for the business man only in tbe fact that all other places are affected the same way and that after while there'll be something doing. Each day sees either all or a num tier of the members of the Geneva base bail team hard at practice preparing for the coming of the Rosenthals. The Geneva boys still feel a little sore over the turn down given them by the Ro»enthals last season and are going to show the latter where to head in." The news has reached here that Decatur fans are trying to get a special train and everyone here wishes them success for it will be hard to find a better article, in the line of a base ball game, than will be put up here on the isth. Next Sunday Geneva plays the second team of Muncie. As yet there has been no word received in regard to tbe work of Messrs. Shively and Briggs, who are now in New York in the interests of the east and west interurban, but news of some nature is expected either today or tomorrow. “badlylurt Mrs. Nace Roop Injured in Runaway Thrown From Rig and Face and Body is Cut and Bruised—Will Recover. Mrs, Nace Roop was very seriously injured today in a runaway. She was driving a colt hitched to a spring wagon, along Winchester street, when the animal became frightened and started to run. On turing the corner at Oak street Mrs. Roop while endeavoring to leave, the wagon, was thrown out with great force, h«r head striking the brick pavement. Her face was very badly scratched and mutilated, her right hip als o receiving a very severe blow. She was at once taken to her home on Sawdust avenue. Her husband who is one of the Clover Leaf section men, was at once sent for. Her injuries at first appeared slight, she being able to walk to her home, but later developments are that she is a very badly injured lady. The horse ran with tbe wagon on Oak street to Mercer avenue, where it was captured. very little damage having been done to the wagon aud harness. The horse was stops il by Will Slusher.