Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 194, Decatur, Adams County, 18 August 1914 — Page 2

DAILYDEMOCRAT b-fs""" -=sx. Publish** Ivery Evening Except ■unday By THE DECATUI DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Bt • L... m i Subscription Rato*. Per week, by carrier 1# cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mall 26 cents Per Year, by mall >2.60 Eingle Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on Application. Entered at the postoffice In Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. li DOINGS IN SOCIETY | ?* WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday. Tri Kappas —Frances Cole. Wednesday. Needle Club—Pocahontas lodge. Thursday. Baptist Aid—Mrs. Sam Hite. Mrs. Stella Barlow and son, Willis, mid Mrs. Elma Cooper of Muskegon, Michigan, are guests of their sister and daughter. Mrs. Charles Cooper. A pleasant time was spent at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Rainier when they entertained at Sunday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Z. O. Lewellen nnd Mr. and Mrs. Forest Andrews of Monroe. Mr, and Mrs. Charles Battenberg and family have as their guests. Mrs. James Battenberg and three months cld son, Janies Crawford and her mother, Mrs. Crawford of Atoka. Oklahoma. who wftl Remain here during the very hot season in Oklahoma. Fifty of tlie young people ot the St. John's Lutheran congregation gave a surprise party last evening tor Professor Hohnhaus, the teacher. Singing and other music were in order, games were played and a refreshing luncheon served near the midnight hour. Albert Scheumann, of the interurban office, was among those present. The Baptist Aid will consider important business Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Sam Hite and the presence of all is desired. Mrs. Matilda Griebler of Van Wert, Ohio arrived and is the guest of Miss Lydia Miller.

Miss Marie Coffee of Fort Wayne is here for a visit with the J. W. Bosse family. George Baihlo. of the Baihle Trio, Fort Wayne, who are known in Decatur muscial concerts, having given a concert here a year or two ago, has arrived in Boston with Mrs. Baihle. The two were in France on their honeyomoon and were delayed because of the European war. They arrived in Boston on board the Camocid out of Naples according to a message received in Ft. Wayne by Mrs. Baihle’s moth er. Mrs. A. J. Nickell, of Lakeside. They will spend several days in New York as the guests of Mr. Baihle’s parents and will arive 1n Fort Wayne Thursday. Mrs. Chris Strebe and daughter, Mildred, and Miss Ruth Brokaw were among those who went out on the 11:30 car to attend the Concord Sunday school picnic. o — HAVE YOU ANY DITCHING TO DO ON YOUR FARM? As I have my ditching machine in this city I am ir\ a position to do any kind of ditching work on your farm or any other place. All those figuring on having any ditching work done will do well to see me. Leave word at the Krick & Tyndall Tile Co. Thomas Lahey. 194t6 o FOUND: A pearl rosary. Owner may have the same by calling at the Peoples & Gerke shoe store and paying for this ad. 193t3

PION’T be content with mere “tailoring —ask for Ed. V. Price & Co. tailored-to-order clothes. Today!

The Myers-Dailey Company

TO SELECT SITE Grounds for the Chautauqua Tent Will be Selected This Evening by the LOCAL COMMITTEE Streets of City Are in Gala Attire—Final Arrangements are Being Made

Mr. C. E. Backman the advance advertising man of the Redpatli Chautauqua bureau is in the city today making the final arrangements for the opening of the Chautauqua here dur ing the week of August 24th to the 31st inclusive. The main streets of the city have taken on a new ‘'face” already in their gala attire ot Chautauqua pennants in the form of large streamers which reach from one end to the other. This evening Mr. Backman and the local ground committee composed of F. M. Schirmeyer, W. A. Lower and C. S. Niblick will meet and decide on the grounds where the tent will be pitched. It is thought that the Ed Ahr field across the Monroe street bridge will be the only possible location for the big and roomy tent. The seven hundred and fifty tickets that sell at $2.00 are nearly disposed of already and if anyone intends to take advantage of this offer before the price is raised to $2.50 they had better purchase them today. o WELL KNOWN MAN ——— Oscar Fritzinger Succumbed , Late This Afternoon— Was 11l Long OF WHITE PLAGUE Was Former Decatur Carpenter—Resides in Root Township As we go to press word reached the city of the death of Oscar Fritzinger, well known Root township ; farmer, former Decatur carpenter, 1 who succumbed late this afternoon after a long illness of tuberculosis. Mr. Fritzinger was a native of Pennsylvania but lived in Decatur ’ many years before going a few years to Root township on the farm. His wife was formerly Miss Martha Dutcher of Root township. The widow survives; also the following sons, Al. Kirt and Charles, all of Root township. The deceased is a brother of Erastus Fritzinger of this city. More particulars will be given tomorrow. o SUPS ONE OTER (CONTINUE® FROM PAGE ONE) Hillsdale, Saturday, they returned to Fort Wayne where they spent the night .and then came to Decatur Sunday, remaining here until Monday morning when they went to Rockford to visit with the bride’s relatives. Decatur friends will cordially welcome them here. o UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. Bill Gookins confided thet he had saved up enuff t’ buy a ottermobile when Tong kum th’ new brick streets t’ his house an’ et up th' muney. He hed enuff left t’ buy a seven-dollar ninetyeight porch swing and he now sets and rides in thet an’ watches uther joy riders un his street and figgers up whethur he kin save up enuff t’ buy th’ otter befor they git th’ street wore out again.

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SEAT OF GOVERNMENT IN BELGIUM IS REMOVED (CONTINUE® FROM PAGE ONE) of undisturbed judgment, dignity of self-control; a nation that neither shifts judgment upon others nor Is disturbed in her own counsels and which Keeps herself tit and free to do what is honorable and extend true service to the peace of the world. Shall we, not resolve tb put on ourself the restriction which will bring to our country the happiness and great and lasting influence for the peace which we covet for them.” (By Von Wiegand.) THE HAGUE, Aug. 18—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Advices from the United Press Berlin bureau today said that German official movement against France and Belgium was reported nowwell in progress. Details are suppressed but the war office declared that the capture of Brussels was only a matter of days. The German infantry advance in which Germany lias placed great faith has already commenced. BRUSSELS, Aug. 18—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Slowly but surely the German attacking columns are routing the Belgian-French defence back on Rigid censorship could not suppress the fact that skirmishing began at day light and part of it was southwest of Huy. All the National records have been removed from Brussels to Antwerpt and the war office officials are emphatic on the lack of strategic position of Brussels. It is not believed that the allied army will sacrifice many men for sentimental purposes of holding Brussels from the Germans, who number at least 500,000. London, Aug. 18, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Czar is to take the field with the army and remain with the troops throughout the entire campaign stated St. Peterburg despatches. St. Petersburg, Aug. 18, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The general Russian advance along the GermanAustrian frontier has begun. An official statement today declared: “The German frontier has been crossed by the forces of the Czar in at least six different points. All German forces have been driven back and several hundred prisoners were taken”. Rome, Aug. 18, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A message from Pola today slated that the Austrian torpedo boat No. 19 struck a submerged mine in 4he harbor and was destroyed: Only one member of the crew was saved. The boat carried 20 men and was 128 feet long. Rome, Aug. 18, —(Special to DailyDemocrat) —Pope Pius is very ill. He is suffering from chronic catarrh! and symtoms of gout. He is also deeply worried by the fact that millions of Catholics are aligned against each other in the fighting. The physician today ordered that no war news must reach the Pope. COURT HOUSE NEWS. A marriage license was issued at noon today to James Monroe Bowers, railroader of Huntington, born August 2, 1849, son of James Ellsworth Bowers, to wed Della Catherine Merriss, of Pleasant Mills, born February 23, 1869, daughter of John King. The groom’s two prior marriages were dissolved by death and divorce in 1895 and 1900 respectively, and the bride’s prior marriage by death, November 10, 1913.

Real estate transfers: Jacob Baker et al to William H. Miller, forty acres of Jefferson township, $5,000; Anna Shackley to Frank W. Downs, et al, lot 257 Decatur, $2500. o SATURDAY PASTRY SALE. The ladies’ aid society of the Union Chapel church, three miles east of Decatur will hold a pastry sale at the Baker and Hower meat market in this city on Saturday August 22. Everyone is invited. ■ — o The funeral services for Miss Bertha Hackman were held this morning at nine o’clock from the St. Mary’s Catholic church the Rev. Father Kroger officiating. Burial was made in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Francis Lose, Leo Ehinger, Norbert Holthouse, Raymond Gass and Raymand Harting and Eugene former class mates of Miss Hackman acted as pail bearers. FOR SALE—39 hens, one and two years old, all Plymouth-Rocks but 4. nine months credit with approved security. 6 per cent interest, price 60 cents for each hen. B. W. SHOTY. end.

THE STATE EDUCATIONAL FUND:

Keep the follow-I ing names well in mind—they have an important bearing on the story. The trustees of Indiana University are Benjamin F. Shiveley, U. S. Senator nnd a man of whose abilities the whole state i s

proud. John W. Craven, registra of the University, Edwin Corr, an Indianapolis attorney, Judge Joseph H. Shea, than whom the Indiana judiciary lias no more capable nor highly respected member, Samuel R. Lyons, Progressive, a prominent Presbyterian minister of Richmond, Ind., Theodore F. Rose, Republican, a citizen of Muncie. Ira C. Batman, Republican, a Bloomington attorney, Robert I. Hamilton. a Republican, superintendent of tlie city schools of Vincennes, and — James W. Feeler, of Indianapolis, in order to identify the last named trustee it may be mentioned that he is a member of the law firm of Elam & Fesler, a well known firm.

Rather a distinguished group of Indiana citizens. In fact, it would be difficult to find a board more represen tative of the brains, culture and business ability of tlie citizenship of the state, irrespective of party. Add to the above names that ot William Lowe Bryan, president of Indiana University. Now consider that all of the trustees of Indiana University are appointed by the alumni of that institution with the exception of three, who are selected by the State Board of Education. Now we’ll go back to Trustee James W. Fesler: Mr. Fesler is not only a trustee of Indiana University, and presumably a very good official, but he is —■ A MEMBER OF THE REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE. He is one of the trustees who spend the money appropriated by tlie state for the maintenance of Indiana University. And the Republican party in tlie state is trying to make political capIS CRITICALLY ILL Robert Quinn Develops Spinal Meningitis as Test Shows Today IS VERY ILL Mrs. Charles Hower Undergoes Operation—Many Gall Stones Removed

Robert Quinn, son of Mr. and Mrs. French Quinn of First street, is very low, spinal meningitis having developed. Several weeks ago he was injured about the head when he came in contact with the interurban overhead trolley wire, with its full charge of electricity. The wound failed to heal and he was taken to Fort Wayne to the hospital for an operation. He recovered sufficiently to be brought home but a few days ago became worse. This morning Dr. Miles Porter, Jr., of Fort Wayne came down in council with the local physician, and a test was made, showing that he was suffering from spinal meningitis. His condition is very low. As a last resort the serum treatment will be used. Tise Ulman of the Schaub-Dowling store returned to his work this morning after a day’s absence occasioned by illness. Mrs. Charles Hower was operated upon this morning at the Lutheran hospital and from seventy to a hundred gall stones were removed. The operation is believed to have been a success. QATTEND NEGRO CAMP MEET. Among those that attended the negro camp meeting at Glenmore, 0., were Mr. and Mrs. John Schnitz and daughter Wilhelmina: Mr. and Mrs. Emanual Schnitz; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schnitz; Misses Ida Fuhrman, Wildus and Gertrude Schiffcrly. — Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pearce and son were at Fort Wayne where they were entertained over Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Dullaghan. WANTED—GirI to do general house work. Inquire A. D. SUTTLES, Phone 5d or 6V. ts.

ital out of the fact that the taxes were increased last year for the purpose of providing necessary funds to carry on the work of Indiana University and the other two state educational institutions. James W. Fesler, a TRUSTEE OF INDIANA, is a member of the state committee that is attacking the palleies governing the institutions. He is a member of the state committee that planned and is carrying out the Republican campaign, directed against the policy of tlie great University on tlie roster of whose board of management his name occupies a prominent place. Does the Republican party accuse James W. Fesler of extravagance and mismanagement in the use of the tun ds of the University? Please remember that the present Democratic! administration has not one word to say concerning the expenditure of this money—that neither Governor Ralston, Auditor of State O’Brien, Secretary of State Ellingham, Treasurer of State Vollmer, nor Superintendent of Public Instruction Greathouse, has the slightest control ver this money, nor has anyone of hese state officers a single word to ay in regard to its disbursement, that ■>eing the function, solely and exclusveiy, of the board of trustees. They, ind they alone, say when and to whom it may be paid out. The sole obligation of the state is o supply the money—the trustees spend it. Does Mr. Fesler, the trustee of Iniiana University, say that the tax levy for state educational institutions s too high? Will he go on record as laying that the state’s money is being wasted, and that he is a party to the wilful extravagance? And what does Mr. Fesler. member of the Republican state committee say of the Trustee Fesler? Is he afraid to trust him with the state’s money? All the time remembering that President .. ... - y is a !’■ publican. FOR HIS HEALTH (CONTINUE® FROM PAGE ONE) of his family were false and he said

that his son had not gone away because of any trouble, but as stated above, for the puporse es seeking to benefit his health. Ho said that the little quarrels in which his son had become embroiled here recently, were to be deplored, but he explained that his son was young and possibly a little over-zealous. He declared that his son had never been in trouble .before. He said this morning that it was expected that his son Floyd would resume charge of the dairy here upon his return. He said that he might be back in two weeks.” STRAYED: One bay horse, lame in one hind leg. strayed from Hoosier Packing Company’s farm. Notify Hoosier Packing Co. 194t3.

II NEW SILKS S We have just received a new line II of the Newest Silks. s U New Chiffon Taffeta Silks, in all f g plain colors. | — New Chiffon Taffeta Silks in Pers- S |i ian Figures all colors. | 0 New Roman Stripes in colors- • S New Colonial Stripes in black and ? || white. j S These are the Newest silks on the market and it e S will pay you to see them before the line is picked 5 j! over. Come early. | | THE BOSTON STORE ““ f ==e i;| !==;|| || )=;;;::|

| WRIST WATCHES i We are now showing the new Expansible gold || Bracelet for any size of Ladies Watch. Come in || and see them. 3 Also Wrist Watches in various sizes and patI erns, from $2.50 and up. I Pumphrey's Jewelry Store “If its new, we have it.” | Artistic Engraving - - - - Expert Repairing WANTED Several boys or young men. Good permanent jobs for right boys. The Schafer Saddlery Company. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSION PICNIC WALBRIDGE PARK TOLEDO, OHIO THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1914 AUSPICES THE M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL, DECATUR. Round Trip Fare: Adults $1.25; Children 65c Excursion tickets will not be sold at the Railroad office. You must purchase them from the ticket committee. The Decatur band of 22 pieces will accompany picnicera. Special Train leaves Decatur via Clover Leaf at 6:30 a.m. Returning leaves Park at 5:00 p. m. Stops made at Pleasant Mills and Willshire, only. EVERYBODY INVITED Sale Os Sheep I will sell at the most reasonable prices if taken at once, 50 head of sheep, consisting of 23 EWES 20 LAMBS 2 full blood Yearling Bucks. Roy Runyon. 2J4 miles Northeast of Decatur, Phone BL.