Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 184, Decatur, Adams County, 6 August 1914 — Page 2

DAILYDEMOCRAT Published Kvsry Evening Except Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates. Par week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 16.00 Per Month, by mall 26 cents Per Year, by mail 12.60 Single Cuplee 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflee In Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. xxxiafxxiocxxxiQQcxsaocjHami' I DOINGS IN SOCIETY | WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Thursday. Do Your Best Class —Mrs. Gilbert. Methodist Missionary—Mrs. W. H. Fledderjohann. U. B. Aid Society—Mrs. George Simmers. Walther League. Saturday. Royal Neighbors Social —Corner of Court and Third streets. “Attribute not the good actions of another to bad causes. Thou canst not know his heart, but the world will know by this that thine is full of envy.” Monday evening the friends of Rev. W. H. Schroer of Vera Cruz gave him a very pleasant surprise on the occasion of his 42nd birthday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Jahn. Rev. Schroer always claimed that no one could surprise him, but this time they caught him unawares and he was really very much surprised. After various games were played and many stories told the guests were treated to a very pleasant evening lunch. Rev. Schroer received a hearty “pounding” in both senses of the word. The gifts varied from a “gold brick” to a pound of coffee. —Berne Witness.

Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Andy Baxter and daughter. Grace, and Mrs. Frank Brown went to the country home of Mrs. Jonas Fisher as did several other ladies to assist Mrs Fisher get supper for threshers at that place. Bui Mrs. Fisher had a sur prise for them as she had supper pre pared so there was nothing to do but spend the afternoon in fun which they surely did until time for supper when forty-nine partook of a fine repast Charles Baxter who was also a visitor then took the young ladies out for an auto ride, keeping them until the mar ried ladies had the dishes all washed All reported a delightful time. The ladies present were: the Mrs. Cal Myers, C. C. Sheets. Wm. Singleton, B. F. Butler, A. E. Mallonee, Wm. Williams, Frank A. Brown. Florence Sheets, and the Misses Ethel Ruckman, Letitia Singleton, Ester Butler, Grace Baxter and Mrs. A. M. Baxter. A very pleasant ',harvest-end” gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Davis, east of the city, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Falk, who are leaving for Decatur, also in honor of Pete Spangler’s twenty-sec-ond birthday. The evening was spent in music and ice cream and cake were served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John Spangler; Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Falk; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ehrsman,

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Mrs. Henry Krick, of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Davis; Mr. and Mrs. A. •Shaffer; Misses Aletha and Lucile Schaffer, Rose and Agnes Spangler, Viola and Pearl Krick, May. Jewel. Helen Falk, Lena, Fern, Harriet and Ethelyn Davis; Messrs. Pete. Anthony, and Leo Spangler; Carl and Wayne Troutner, George and Will Brown of Lima, Ohio; Guy and Harold Falk, Collins Krick of Fort Wayne; Forest, Robert and Leroy Davis. Forrest Bunner, Sam Bentz, Ed Koos, James Murtaugh and Owen Davis of Decatur. Two Indiana couples were married at the court house Monday noon. Lester L. Zolman and Miss Arlene B. Cochran, both of Auburn. Ind., were joined in marriage by Justice C. M. Weaver. William H. Ward, Jr., and Miss Lillian S. McClary, both of Ft. Wayne were also married by Justice Weaver. There will lie no meeting of the German Reformed Ladies' Aid society this week, but Mrs. Henry Knapp will be hostess next Wednesday afternoon. The first of a series of parties to be given in the coming weeks by a jolly party of young girls, was the 'Mary Jane” party given last evening by Miss Marie Connell. All the girls came dressed as little "Mary Janes” and brought their dollies with them. They played children’s games and had a very good time then had a water melon feast. Miss Kathryn Hyland of Lima. Ohio, was an out of town guest and others present were Vera Clark. Matilda Berling, Margaret Smith, Frances Deininger. Laurine Keller and Marcella Kuebler. Mrs. Fred Linn was hostess at a very delightful party today noon in compliment to Mrs. Bess Vaughn of Evanston. 111.; and Mrs. Mart Archbold of Fort Wayne. Covers were laid for Mrs. O. L. Vance and daughter, Lee Ann; Mrs. D. B. Erwin and daughter, Betty; Mesdames L. L. Baumgartner, Fred Heuer. James Bain, J. M. Miller. Kate Place, W. A. Lower, S. E. Shamp, Charles Elzey, C. M. Hower and Milt Hower. The Misses Fanchon and Jessie Magley were guests at the Amos Gillig home at dinner last evening. Mrs. Gillig, assisted by her daughter. Julia, prepared and nicely served the very delicious dinner which consisted of ried chicken and the many good things that go with it. Miss Mayme Deininger who visited in Fort Wayne several days returned home. She was accompanied here by Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Kilbourne and their guest, Miss Mayme Mason of Jonesboro, Ark., tile party motoring here. Miss Mason is spending the week with the Kilbournes and will then come here for a visit. She formerly lived here. The Ladies’ Afternoon club had a splendid time at their five hundred party at the home of Mrs. U. Deininger yesterday. Prizes were won as follows: Mrs. H. H Bremerkamp, Mrs. Henry Schulte and Mrs. Ben Knakpe; guest’s prize. Mrs. Frank Barthol. Mrs. Julius Spies of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Will Berling of Bluffton; and Mrs. Frank Barthol were guests. Mrs. Minnie Holthouse will entertain next Tuesday evening. The Tri Kappa girls had the pleasure of the presence of Mrs. Heber LaMont of Huntington who is Miss Jean Butler’s guest, and two young ladies from Winchester who are Miss Dor-

othy Dugan's guests, when they held their regular meeting last evening with Miss Betty Boyers. The business was given consideration, social pleasures followed and refreshments were provided. Miss Frances Cole will entertain the sorority in two weeks. The Walther League will hold its regular business meeting this evening at the school house. o — NO SERVICE HERE. Owing to the mission festival at the Magley Reformed church next Sunday, at which the Rev. L. C. Hessert of this city is to speak, there will be no morning nor evening services at the Decatur church on that day. OBDES IS MADE For C. & E. Crossing Separation at Bobo—Order Received BY D. B. ERWIN Attorney for Petitioners-— Provides for Safety for Travelers. D. B. Erwin, attorney for Fred Hilpert and other petitioners of Rivarre and vicinity, this morning received word from the Public Service Commission of Indianapolis, that the request for crossing separation over the Chicago & Erie railroad running through Rivarre, had been granted. The order is that an overhead bridge be built over the C. & E. running through Rivarre. not less than twentyone feet above the top of the rails and not less than sixteen feet in width. The second order is that a subway or underground crossing be provided at me crossing at the road running east and west a quarter of a mile west of Rivarre. This sub-way is to be not less than twenty feet wide and not less than eleven feet under the rails. These are to be built by October 1, 1915, and the county is to pay one-fourth of the cost the railroad paying the rest. The blue prints are to be in the hands of the hv Sentember 1. The petition for the safety precautions was heard last November in this ’city before Judge McClure of Anderson a member of the state commission and was the first hearing of its kind ever held here. o FEDERAL SUPERVISION. Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 3. —A na-tion-wide fight to stamp out social diseases in the United States by placing all patients under government supervision was started here today at the opening of the one-hundred-and-eight centh annual convention of the Amer ican Osteopathic Association. More than 2,000 osteopaths from all parts of the country are in attendance. A resolution adopted asks the cooperation of every school of practice in having state laws passed to make compulsory the reporting of all cases of social diseases to established state bureaus.

VISITED MEHCHANTS Mr. Thomas A. West, of Muncie, representing the National Home Trade League was in the city yesterday visiting with the Decatur merchants telling them of the advantages of home trade. Mr. West will return here next Tuesday and adress the Decaturßusiness men’s association at their regular meeting and it is the desire of the merchants to have every member pre sent. Mr. West will give a very interesting talk which you cannot afford to miss. COURT HOUSE NEWS. The office of County Treasurer William J. Archbold was closed this morning during the funeral of his father-in-law, Ex-County Commissioner, Joseph Mann. Real estate transfers: Henry Colter et al to Iva M. Brodbeck, lots 10, 11 and 12, Rivarre, $l3O. o BIRTH OF DAUGHTER. The eight pound girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Heckman of St. Johns Sunday, has been named Regina. This is the Qrst born in the family. Mrs. Heckman was formerly Miss Lena Wiegmann. o FOR SALE—The Eli Sprunger 80 vere farm 3 miles from Decatur will be jold at a sacrifice. Terms reason able. See owner or Erwin & Michaud.. 1 Decatur, Ind. tt

BLUFF IS JfALLED Chairman Toner of Progressive Committee Denies Republican Statement THAT THE CAMPAIGN Os Beveridge is Being Financed by Democrats— Books Open to All Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 6th —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Chairman Toner of the Progressive State Committee lias called the bluff of the Republican organization which has been circulating a story lately that the .Democratic leaders are financing the compaign of Albert J. Beveridge, Progressive nominee for the United States Senate, and other Progressive candilates. This story has been circulated generally throughout Indiana during the last three or four weeks. Chairman Toner has come forward with a statenent that the books at Progressive icadquarters are open to inspection of nyone who wishes to see them. He sks the Republicans to produce any evidence there is that there is any onnection whatever between the Democratic and Progressive state organizaions. Toner and the Progressive leaders realize that Republicans are circulating the stories about the alleged inancial transactions with the Demorats for the sole purpose of discreditng Beveridge and other Progressive ■andidates during the coming campaign. Toner says any representative if the stand-pat Republican organizaion or any representative of the itand-pat newspapers may come to Progressives headquarters here and nake an examination of the books at ny time. Toner says that the books at ProTessive headquarters will contain a ist of every contributor and tha no nformation will be held back if the lepublicans want to make an investiration. Toner also says that he not only inends to keep his books open but that le proposes that the two old parties kali do the same thing so that there hall be no doubt where the money is ■oining from for campaign purposes md how it is going to be spent. Toner insists that Republicans are irculating a campaign lie about the ’rogressives when they say Democrats re financing their campaign and he alls on them to either make good or o stop talking. Toner made the prediction today hat tlie fight in Indiana undoubtedly vill be between the Democrats and he Progressives not withstanding the •xtravagant claims of tlie Republicans hat their party is going to run ahead if both the Progressives and the Democrats.

HRE RE-ELECTED Stockholders of the Decatur Underwriting Co., Reelect Officers and BOARD OF DIRECTORS . t — -t At the Annual Meeting This Morning—First Year’s Business Closed Today The Stockholders of the Decatur Underwriting Company met this morning at their office rooms above the Menig pool room and re-elected the yfficers and the board of directors. No hange was made either in the officers or the board of directors as the term of the officers did not expire they beng selected last year for a period of from two to four years. Ben Smith Roy Mumma and Joe Appleman who were elected last year on the board of directors for one year w’ere re-elect-ed this morning and will serve for three more years. UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. Full meny a general of Napoleonic ability is born t’ blush unseen ez he whittles around th’ village store stove while he tells how he 'uld do es he wuz Kaiser. o Mrs. William Sheler left this morning for Benton Harbor, Mich., where she will visit a few days with friends.

HEAVY GERMAN GUNS DESTROY BELGIUM FORTS (i ONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) seas clear of German merchantmen. Already the monetary loss to German shipping interest is in the millions. Germany has made no attempt to strike in force. Her great fleet off Wilhelmshaven is guarded by dirigibles and under the protection of a land force. Despite the secrecy of the admiralty it is considered certain that the British war fleet is about to strike. The first battle will hardly be decisive. When the German fleet protected by a land force, it would be •ulcidal for England to attack in force. They will probably undertake a feint with destroyers and possibly submarines against the German base which, roughly speaking, is a triangle with Wilhelmshaven. Kiel and Heligoland as the points. The North Sea ports have been supplied with physicians, nurses and medical supplies to take care of the wounded. London, Eng., Aug. 6 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Daily Mail correspondent cabled that the German cruiser Enden and the Russian crusier Askold fought off China this afternoon and both cruisers are reported to have been sunk. Halifax, N. C., Aug. 6—(Special to Daily Democrat)-Two fast trans- Atlantic liners put in here today to escape German cruisers encountered off the coast. The Sedric of the White Star line was the first to arrive and was soon followed by the Cunard liner Mauretania. London, Eng., Aug. 6 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —An official statement issued by the Admiralty this afternoon said that up to date 75 merchantmen have been captured by the British war ships or taken possession of by British authority.

Washington, D. C., Aug. 6 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —By an order today of the Secretary of the Navy. . officials will be stationed at all big wireless stations to censor all mess- , ages. None will be allowed that could , in any way help any belligerent power . including those relating to military or naval movements and all code mess- . ages. o GYPSIES HERE AGAIN. . A band of nine wagons of gypsies I struck the town this morning. Two wagons camped near the Henry Fuhr--1 man home north of the city and the ’ remainder of the bunch camped near a schoolhouse further west. o .... . PICNIC PICNIC A great union picnic will be held August Bth, in the Hilbert Grove, three and one half miles south-east of Deca- ! tur and one mile west of Rivarre, by ' the U. B. church of which the Rev. 1 Thomas Wier is pastor. All efforts are being made to make this picnic cne of the greatest of picnics. An excellent program wi l ’ be given. A large | number of schools have been invited I and several responded favorably. The Honorable L. C. Mason of Huntington will speak, besides a number of other noted speakers. A Drass band oi 21 pieces will furnish special music and also the famous Quartette of North Salem will be present with special music. There will be a band concert and social in the evening. Dinner served on the grounds. Everybody is , cordially invited. Come one come all 1 and have a good time. By order of the committee. Fri. & Sat. 3w. • FOR SA LEL A farm of 77% acres in Blackcreek township, Mercer county, on state line east of Berne with good 6 room house drove well with wind pump, barn 40X . 75 granary 20X40 and other out buildings. Well ditched and fairly fenced , For particulars call on or address W. ’ b. Sipe, Willshire, Ohio. It. R. 1. 147t30 > u FOR SALE OR TRADE. i One of the finest residences in city. ■ Will sell or trade for farm property. : A bargain if taken soon. What have you to offer in exchange? Address i DEPARTMENT H, care Daily DemI ocrat. 175t12 o—— — WOMEN —Seli guaranteed hosiery to friends and neighbors; 70 per cent profit; Make $lO daily. Experience unnecessary. International Mills. Box 4029, West Philadelphia, Pa. 2awkswk FOR SALE —132 feet of extra heavy iron fence. Will sell reasonable. Indire of Dr. H. F. Costello. ts. LOST —Gold watch, hunters case, with Delaval Seperator Co. fob attached. Between Eleventh and Second streets, Thur-day evening. Finder please return to this office and receive a reward. ts

ESTIMATE FILED For Money Required To Run The County's Business For The Coming Year MANY NEW BRIDGES Appropriations for 21Largest is Schurger Bridge for $4500 The board of commissioners has filed its estimate of funds needed to run the business of the country for the coming year. This will be presented to the county council at its September session. A number of the items will be of special interest. One is five thousand dollars asxed for the ladies’ rest room and additional offices. Six hundred is for the county board of truancy. A large sum is for the construction of twenty-one new bridges. Os these, the John Schurger bridge in Root township, for which $4500 is ask ed, is the largest amount. Three or four are for SI,OOO bridges. Money for the care of the poor runs to large sums. The total of the township poor sums is $4400. For the support and maintenance of the county farm, $3075 is asked besides the additional sum of S3IOO. The last named includes SSOO for repairs on the farm; SI2OO for the superintendent and matron; S3OO for physician; SISOO for labor and attendants; SIOO for ministerial services. For the expense of orphan poor in other institutions, including transportation, SI,OOO. For the burial of soldiers, sailors, marines, the wives, widows or children. S6OO Is requested to be set aside. The total estimate includes many other sums, for various purposes. Extra supplies for' the L. V.'. Frank and Henry Hite macadam roads were authorized. The annual report of Rudolph Schug. treasurer of the Berne schools, showing receipts and disbursements, was approved. SUMMONS CAME (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) Mr. Meibers is the last and youngest of a family of five children. Deceased brothers and sisters are: John Meibers, Nicholas Meibers, Mrs. Mary Smith and Mrs. Elizabeth Miller. The funeral services will be Saturday morning at nine o'clock from tlie St. Mary’s Catholic church, Father Seimeti' officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph cemetery. o EVANGELICAL CHURCH NOTICE. Rev. F. L. Snyder, of Huntington and former pastor will conduct quarterly meeting services over Sunday at the Evangelical church. The first sermon will be delivered Friday evening at 7:30 after which the quarterly conference will be held and the choir will also meet to prepare for special singing. Rev. Snyder is a strong preacher and will render good service. A cordial invitation to the public to attend. J. H. RILLING, Pastor. • — o— — HAS APPENDICITIS. Mrs. Will Richards received word that her sister-in-law, Mrs. Nelson Urick of Grand Rapids, Mich., is ill of appendicitis and will have an operation today or tomorrow. The family formerly lived here while Mr. Urick was employed at the automobile plant. When it moved to Grand Rapids, he went there also to continue his work. 0 _____ HOW T HELPS SORE, TIRED FEET; Good-bye sore feet, burning feet, swolfeet*^ 4, 10et ’ Bmell * n S sect > tire <l Good-bye corns, callouses, bunions and

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A SHORT ILLNESS ' (CONTINUE® FROM PAGE q Nr joyed a large circle or friends ami quaintances who Held her in the [A eat esteem and she will a| so be ly missed in the church which she was a most ardent wort? at all times. Mrs. Marietta Hendricks j in Ashland county, Ohl, June 3, 1 Jr * and was the daughter of \Vill| an . U| J Sarah Ann Walton, When a you?, girl of about twelve years of agP sk moved with her parents t 0 this I of the state. In 1870 she was united in marriage to O. T. Hendricks, as( f had made her home at Monroe sin, that time. No Children were bom u this union. Besides the husband wi? is left to mourn tlie loss of his dearly beloved companion, are two sisters Mrs. Joe Johnson and Miss -Mana \v . ton, botli residents of Monroe. Tlie funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from v Methodist church at Monroe and win be in charge of Rev. Philips. interm*>nt will be made in the Smith ceffirtery. HAVE SOLD ll John Joseph and Ben Lang Sell Their Confectionery Shop at Elwood HAVE MADE GOOD Arrive in Decatur this Morning in a Big Haynes Automobile—Will Visit. John Joseph and Ben Lang fora/?ly of this city but lately of Elwood, where they conducted an ice cream parlor and confectionery shop arrived in the city this morning in a big Haynes Automobile and intend spend a few weeks vacation here with friends and relatives they being r ■ lieved of all business cares and ries having sold their ice cream park: at Elwood, Ind., to A. Kutche w Richmond. John and Ben have bon made good at Elwood and tlie traithey worked up in less than ten moni» was wonderful. A fancy price was oifeted them for their business su iLq decided to sell out and tak a few months vacation traveling through ue country in their auto which they lately purchased. The two men formerly were proprietors of the Robisons' c» fetionery shop in this city having sold out just a year ago last July. Mr. Joseph is one of the most esperienced men in the country iu tliif line of work and knows how to mste a business pay. The deal which lit and his partner closed Monday mate the fifteenth one ha has made within the last few years and has given the purchaser a place of business not excelled in the city in which it is located —o KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. A good attendance is urged for tonight's meeting as Dr Patterson, chancellor commander, will give a short report of the big encampment held at Terre Haute.

STAR GROCERY Grape Nuts Corn Flakes 105 Pink Salmon .•■■ loe Red Salmon ,5c Potato Bread 10c Fresh Mackeral ■• 2IJc Sweet Potatoes I[)c Sweet Pickles, doz ,Oc 5c Prepared Mustard “ Maple Flake 10c 10c Marco Macaroni Peanut Butter 10c Salted Crackers, lb ,0 ' Marco Fancy Coffee Oil Sardines 5C Potato Chips lOC Will Johns, KS