Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 195, Decatur, Adams County, 19 August 1914 — Page 2

pAILYDEMOCRAT PubilahMl Every Evening Except Sunday By TIE MCATUt DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rate*. Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier >5.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mall 12.60 Single Coptea 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice In Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. ;; WWMXXMWXXXmOOaMBI,, p DOINGS IN SOCIETY ■■ Ke rS LWEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday. Tri Kappas—Frances Cole. Wednesday. Ntedlc Club —Pocahontas lodge. Thursday. Baptist Aid—Mrs. Sam Hite. Friday. Queen Esthers —Mrs. J. C. Tritch. Presbyterian Aid Called Meeting— Church parlors. Friends have received announcement of the wedding of William G. Kist of Decatur and Janette R. Kannall of Rockford, 0., which took place Saturday, August 15. They will be at home in Decatur, Indiana. Announcement is made that there will be a called meeting of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society Friday afternoon at three o’clock in the church parlors. All are requested to be there promptly. Miss Margaret Moran, daughter of, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Moran has returned from Indianapolis where she spent four weeks at the home of her uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. J. R Zimmerman. Mr. Zimmerman accompanied her here and will be here three or four days on business. Miss Lois Currie of Mitchell, is a guest at the home of her uncle and aunt, City School Sueprintendent C. E. Spaulding and Mrs. Spaulding. Judge D. D. Heller. Mrs. J. W. Tyndall and sons, Ralph and Dan, and Miss Bertha Heller will leave tomorrow for Bowerstcwn. Ohio, where they will attend a reunion on Saturday of Judge Hellers maternal relatives. Invitations have been issued for' the marriage of Miss Aurelia Marie Fulton and Samuel Bristol which will occur on Wednesday evening, August 26. at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Fulton. Portland. Miss Fulton is a niece of Mrs. Robert Blackburn of this city.

Very little business came up before the Tri Kappa sorority last evening at the home of Miss Frances Cole, and on account of the very warm weather the evening was given over to social pleasure. Mrs. Dale Moses will entertain in two weeks on Tuesday afternoon. The Ben Elzey and Albert Arnold families motored to Warren, 0., where they will visit ten days with relatives. Mr.Elzey is local Wells Fargo Express agent and the relief agent, Mr. White of Marion, 0.. is here working in his place. Miss Madge Hite went to Ft. Wayne today noon where she will be the guest of Miss Zoa Miller. The Queen . Esthers will meet with Mrs. J. C. Tritch Friday night. o WANTED—A small Beagle rabbit lound. Young pup preferred. Chas. R. Kolin, Care of Paris Dye Works. 190t3 FOR SALE —Have some large wooden 1 packing boxes will sell cheap. Call at Bernstein’s. 191t3

F'all Showing $2.00 SPECIAL HANCOCK’S HATS —all the latest shapes and shades. See Window Display The Myers-Dailey Company.

CRUEL HUSBAND Charges of Cruelty Made by Della A. Andrews Against Robert Andrews WANTS A DIVORCE Also $2500 Alimony and $5 Dollars per Month for Child’s Support Because she says her husband, Robert Andrews, was cruel and she thinks it unsafe and improper to live longer with him, Della Andrews asks the court to give her a divorce $2500 alimony. and $5 a month for the support of their child, Cleo Robert, bom June 23, 1913. R. C. Parrish is her attor-

The couple was married Feb. 3, 1912 and lived together until August 18, 1914. On August 15 she alleges her husband told her to leave home and on the date of their separation while she was packing her household goods, she says he became angry because she wanted to take their child with her and he struck and beat her. I A series of cruelties are charged. She says he cursed her and called her I vile names, as well as her child by a former marriage, and that he threatened to inflict cruel punishment on the ' child in her presence. Before the birth of their child he failed to get any clothing for it. and has since failed to do so. Before her marriage to I him, she says he also agreed to give her child by a former marriage a comfortable home, and that he has since refused to do so and told her to 'leave and take it with her. Andrews. I she alleges has real and persona! property amounting to $7,000. ABOUT THE SICK. The condition of Charles Patton, the well known contractor, of the firm of Linn & Patton, continues very low. Pneumonia has become complicated with the typhoid and fears were that he could not survive the day. Harry Fleming, ill of typhoid fever is very low but is holding his own. The report was prevalent over the city this morning that he had died, but proved false. His sixteen months old daughter. Ruth, who also has typhoid, is getting along nicely. A sample of the water from a private driven well from which water was used by them was sent away for analysis and tested free from typhoid germs. Word from Fort Wayne is that Mrs. Charles Hower passed a restless night, but was felling very well this morning, notwithstanding. Besides the removal of the gall stones yesterday, the appendix was found to be afi fected and was also removed. A bad | condition of the bowels was found and her case is quite severe. Huldah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I Julius Haugk who has been ill several days, is better but is still confined to the house. Leo Beery is ill of typhoid fever. U. S. Drummond received word that Mrs. Isaac Peters of Bluffton is somej what better. Miss Luella Bultemeier went to Ft. Wayne today noon, having received word that her sister. Mrs. John Koop, who was operated upon last week and is in the hospital is not so well. o LOST—A coral head breast pin with gold band on Second street. Finder return to this office. ts LOST —Gold watch, hunters case, with Delaval Seperator Co. fob attached. Between Eleventh and Second streets, Thursday evening. Finder please return to this office and receive a reward. ts

CENSUS REPORT. Robert is the name of the fine ten pound hoy born at 3:30 thia morning to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mattax of First street. Mrs. Mattax was formerly Miss Grace Purdy. —o_ UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. Ole Miss Lickiticut, who is soured un th’ wurld, sez she wunst pnew a man in whom she hed implicit confidence an’ faith; but he ez now ded. ——„ uHAINS’ HOME QUARANTINED. The home of Simeon Hain is quarantined on account of the elder eon, Bernard, being ill of scarlet fever. o POPE PIUS OF ROME DIED THIS EVENING FROM BROKEN HEART (CONTINUEB FROM PAGE ONE) House conference today, Chairman Alexander of the house Merchant Marine commission introduced today the administration bill to provide war risk insurance for American shippers and American vessels during the European war. The bill creates in the treasury department, "bureau of war risk" with a director at $6,000 a year. The bureau has authority to write insurance on American vessels and American shippers against loss or damage by the risk of war “whenever in the judgment of the secretary, it may apepar that American vessels or shippers are in danger.” Repudiates Notes MEXICO CITY, Aug. 19— (Special to Daily Democrat) —By the order of General Carranza, the issuance of about $10,000,000 in government notes now’ in circulation will be repudiated tomorrow. The notes were issued by former provisional President Carbajil on the $60,000,000 ten year gold bonds of the Huerta regime but will be repudiated in compliance with the order of Carransa who refuses to recognize the acts of Huerta. o |_ WRITE STORIES POR MOVING PICTURE PLAYS New, Spare Time Profession for Men and Women —One Man Makes $3,500 in Six Months, Owing to the laige number of new motion picture theaters which are being opened throughout the country, there is offered to the men and women of today, a new proresston, namely, that of writing moving picture p lays Producers are paying from $25 to $l5O for each scenario accepted, upon which they can build a photo play. $3,500 in Six Months. As It only requires a few hours time to construct a complete play, you the idea a tryout, writes that he earn ed $3,500 in six months. It is possible can readily see the immense possibilities in this wont, une man, who gave for an intelligent person to meet with equal success. One feature of the business which should appeal to everyone, is that the work may be done at home in spare time. No literary ability is required and women have as great an opportunity as men. Ideas for plots are con stantly turning up, and may be put in scenario form and sold for a good price. Particulars Sent Free. Complete particulars of this most interesting and profitable profession may be had FREE OF CHARGE by sending a post card to PHOTO PLAY ASSOCIATION, Box 156, Wilkesbarre, Pa. 0 CONDITION UNCHANGED. The condition of Robert Quinn who is suffering fro spinal meningitis this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock remained practically the same as it was yesterday. He is kept constantly under the influence of anesthetics and has very slight chances for recovery.

2 UNFURNISHED ROOMS: For rent Mrs. E. A. Phillips, 217 N. First street. 175t6 FOR SALE—A fine new eight room cottage with a good cellar, drove well, city water and cistern, electric lights, telephone and rruit trees. Lot has a 38 foot frontage. Located at 610 North 3rd st. See J. A. BLEW, the horse shoer. ts PILES! PILESIRLESi V ILHAMS’ INDIAN PILE OINTMENT Will eure Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles. It absorbs the tumors, allays itching at once acts as a poultice, gives instant relief. For sale by all druggists, mall 50c and 11.00 WftLMMS MEG. CO.. Prop*.. Cleveland, Ohio The Enterprise Drug Store. HERE is a rei.iedy that win cure most all skin and scalp troubles. Eczema. Barbers Itch, Itch, Cuts and Sores. Why waste time and money when B. B. Ointment is an ointment of real merit? Ask your druggist. If not handled send 50 cents to the B. B. Ointment Co M 217 Monroe street. Pecatur, Indiana* »

TO PITCH TENT 111 For the Chautauqua in the Ed Ahr Field East of the City GOOD FEATURES On the Program This Year Are Many—Outline of Them • The Ed Ahr field, just east of the Monroe street bridge has been chosen as the site for Decatur’s second annual Chautauqua which opens here next Monday afternoon, Aug. 24. Being large and centrally located this will make an ideal Chautauqua grounds. There are many interesting features on this year’s program. Two very important features on the Chautauqua program are the morning hour lectures and children’s work. It has been said that the morning hour lectures are the backbone of the Chautauqua. With a knowledge of this fact in mind the program builders have selected a fine group of scholars for this morning hour lecturers —leaders, of thought in the fields of literature, religion, economics and community building. Decatur is indeed fortunate in having as its morning hour man, Thorton Anthony Mills, pastor of one of the largest churches of Battle Creek. Mich. The title of his lecture seri.es is “Great messages from great plays.” Next Tuesday morning he will give the first of his series, “As a Man Thinks.” Dr. Mills has a strong voice and is a powerful and dramatic speaker. The children’s work is always a

, popular part of the week’s program. ! Every morning at nine, beginning next Tuesday, Miss V. E. Swanson, play ground worker will meet the children for an hour of story and play.. It is a very common occurrence to have between five and six hundred children attend the story hour. A special chil'dren’s program has been provided tor ' Friday evening, Aug. 29. when Misses Haymar and Neff, musicians, Mr. Geo. Colby, cartoonist and Mr. Hal Morton, magician will furnish a unique evening's entertainment. Mr. Colby, the cartoonist, is a crayon artist, the children delight in watching. His cartoons have been copied from coast to coast. Hal Morton, magician, presents !a program full of interesting situations in mystery and magic. He has appeared in every state in the union. o CAR LOAD OF MULES. We have for sale at the Decatur ■Horse Sale Company's stables 16 head of choice Missouri Mules which we will sell at private sale to farmers or anyone needing teams to do all kinds lof work with. These mules are all well broke, and range in size from 1100 to 1300 pounds and are from 3 years to 5 years old. They are as good a bunch of mules as you ever looked at and you can buy them at a big bargain. Come in and look them over. BEERY & AHR. 191t6 o NOTICE. John H. Schultz has moved his office above the Brock Tin Shop and is agent for the Hoosier Casualty Co., John Hancock, Mutual Life Ins. Co., Fire Insurance on Farm and City Property, Commercial Health & Accident Ins. Plate Glass, and Automobile Liability Ins. in the American Casualty Co., also Automobile Ins. Live Stock Ins. 192t3 o NOTICE. I will start my cider mill Tuesday Aug. 18th and will make cider every Tuesday and Thursday until further notice. P. KIRSCH. ts o— CHANGE IN TIME CARD. There will be an Important change in the west bound Erie train No. 7 and which will take effect August 16th. Watch for the notice m this paper for the change of time. 14-15 0 LOST—A hub tap otf of City Fire Truck. Anyone finding same please return to the City Fire Department, tl LOST—GoId band bracelet with name "Lottie” engraved on top. Lost on road between state line and Rivarrc Sunday night. Return to this office. 2t FOR RENT—24O acre farm four miles east or Berne, ind. Enquire A. D. SUTTLES, at OldAdams County bank. ts. FOR SALE—The Eli Sprunger 80 acre farm 3 miles from Decatur will be sold at a sacrifice. Terms reasonable. See owner or Erwin & Michaud, Decatur, Ind. tt.

THE NEW TEACHER (CONTINUEB FROM PAGE ONE) asking about boarding and rooming accommodations here. Anyone who can accommodate teachers in this way. may notify Mr. Spaulding. The matter of rooming and boarding places for students, and places where some students from out of town who desire may work for their board and room is also coming up and information along this line will be welcomely received by Mr. Spaulding as it is the desire of all school officials to help as much as possible and draw as many students here as they can. Two of the teachers, Harry Fleming who is ill of typhoid fever, and Miss Ruby Miller who has been ill, may not be able to take their places at the opening of the schools this fall. According to the school sanitary law the janitors are busy people now getting the schools into spotless condition by scrubbing, washing windows, disinfecting. etc. The school board recently made an inspection tour of the schools, arranging for sanitary drinking fountains, and noting any need for repairs. Under the new utilities law. it has become necessary to install water meters to keep account of water used, and P. J. Hyland was given the contract for this, ills bid being $215. Heretofore the city furnished water free and it was unnecessary under the old arrangement to keep account of the water. DROWNED IN BARRON LAKE Word was received this morning by Justice Gabriel Kintz, of the sudden death of liis brother-in-law. George Adlesperger, 70 years of age. a resident of South Bend, and whose death occurred while fishing yesterday morning in Barron Lake. Mr. Adlesperger was well known to many of the older citizens of this city .having lived here until 35 years ago. when he moved to i South Bend and had made that place his residence. Mr. Adlesperger was united in marriage to Miss Josephine j Kintz, who survives the husband, as : also do six or seven children, all re siding in the vicinity of South Bend. Mr. Kintz will leave for South Bend this evening to be in attendance at the funeral which will be held from the home tomorrow. In the few details that accompanied the sad news of the death, it was stated that Mr. Adlesperger was standing in a rowboat uud he made a cast, he lost bis balance, fell into the water and was drowned before assistance could reach the scene. o FOUND: A pearl rosary. Owner may have the same by calling at the Peoples & Gerke shoe store and paying for this ad. 193t3 STRAYED: One bey horse, lame in one hind leg, strayed from Hoosier Packing Company’s farm. Noti'y Hoosier Packing Co. 194t3. WANTED —Girl to do general house work. Inquire A. D. SUTTLES, Phone 1 59 or 6V. ts. FOR SALE or TRADE —House on Ist ; street. Will trade for vacant lots cr | property out further on good street. Inquire of Frank Johnston. 195t3

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

[WRIST WATCHES We are now showing the new Expansible gold elet for any size of Ladies Watch. Come in see them. Also Wrist Watches in various sizes and patfrom $2.50 and up. umphrey’s Jewelry Store “If its new, we have it.” ;tic 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 picnicers. Special Train leaves Decatur via Clover Leaf at 6:30 a.t 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. 2% miles Northeast of Decatur, Phune BL.