Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 212, Decatur, Adams County, 9 September 1914 — Page 1

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Volume XII. Number 212.

FRENCH FORCES GAINING VICTDRIESOVERGERMANS Allied Army Is Steadily Pushing Back Germans From The Vicinity Os Paris And Gaining Ground

DECISIVE BATTLE Russian Forces Completely Crush Austrian Army Reinforced by Germans. ARE DEEPLY GRIEVED Situation Among German People is Serious Despite News of Victories. Petrograd, Sept. 9—(Special to the Daily Democrat) —The Austrian army of General Von Auffenberg and General Dankle have been completely crushed by the Russians under General Rouzsky, was declared at the war office this afternoon. It was stated that cot only have the Austrians been routed but that among the prisonets are many Germans, indicating that the German reinforcements sent to aid the Austrians actually participated in the battle. Bordeaux, Sept. 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The French war office issued a statement this afternoon. It says: “The general battle which began Sunday continues in the territory that stretches from the northeast of Paris to the eastern frontier with French successes reported to be in the main. The German attack on the French right wing has weakened for the first time. The French right is now reported to be advancing. The army of defense of Paris which is cooperating with the French-British field army has been engaged near the river Ourcq and has gained a decisive bat tie, having crushed the Germans back. | There has been severe fighting in the Vicinity of Teuanne and Vitry-Le-j Framdox, where the Germans poured heavy reinforcements forward in an effort to break the French line. The French artillery, however, proved unusually effective and the strong German attack was backed to the reserve line. The defense of Maubeuge continued heroically against the strong German forces and siege guns. This last statement is in direct con trast with the German official statement. Washington. Sept. 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) Upon learning this afternoon that the president disapproved of the income tax provision oi the proposed emergency war tax revenue bill the democrats of the ways ■ and means committee admitted that they were practically where they started in forming the measure. Fhe | intimation was that the entire n would now be reshaped. New York, Sept. 9-(Special to the j Daily Democrat)-Passengers on the, Red Star liner Lapland, which arrived | this afternoon declared that tin y Russian troops embarking in for the continent. They declared, it is admitted in England, a thougl th newspapers did not publish the ac , that the Russians have been rushed through Scotland. The French and Russian embassy in London are quoted as ; off" denying that Russian troop . either in France of Belgium. Washington, Sept, 1 t° message from afternoon, to U.e German embassy m The wireless said, r p (Continued on l age

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GARABHNIMPANY Isador Kalver and Howard , Sikes Plan to go Into the I Business Soon. i - - I IN NEW BUILDING Deal on for Erection of New i Block by Mr. Niblick on l( North Second Street. - < i Isador Kalver and Howard Sikes , have formed a partnership and will conduct a garage in this city, according to announcement made this morning. They are arranging with Jesse Niblick for the building of a new building •j'ust north of the Ark garage , on North Second street, which is to ■ be arranged for their convenience and it will be modern in every respect, they say. The new building will be 66x132 with turn table, vulvanizing department, and up to the minute. They expect to land the agency for a popu- . lar-priced car and will carry all the accesories that go with the business. Mr. Kalver has just returned from Detroit, where he looked after an 1 agency and it is believed the official announcement will be made within a short time. Mr. Kalver will look after the sales end and Mr. Sikes will have charge of the mechanical work. Arrangements for the new building should be concluded this week and if the deal is completed will be built' this fall. |! annual meet i Os the Citizens’ Telephone < Company’s Stockholders Was Held. THE SAME BOARD Os Directors Elected—They 1 Will Meet Next Week to Organize. ■ - The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Citizens’ Telephone com pany was held in the office of the Bowers Realty company Monday evening, with a good attendance. The election resulted in the selection of the same Iboard of directors for the new year.' They are: J. S. Bowers, F. M. SchirImeyer, J. T. Merryman, E. X. Ehinger, D. Schmitt. The directors will meet some time next week when they will organize and elect their officers. The 'reports for the year show the company’s business in a nourishing condition. — -o CARD OF THANKS. We wish, in this way, to express our ( sincere thanks to the minister, choir,, friends and neighbors, and all those who sent the beautiful floral pieces, for the kindness to us after the death of our loved on , Mrs. Margaret Span nuth THE RELATIVES. _____ ASTER CONTEST. AU school children having asters for the contest will pleas® enter by 1 o’clock Thursday at the gas office. WOMAN’S CITY IMP. SOCIETY.

Decatur, Indiana,Wednesday Evening,September 9, 1914.

YOUNG GIRL DEAD Neva M. Raver, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Raver Passes Away. ILL OF TUBERCULOSIS Was in Fourteenth Year— Funeral Will be Thursday Afternoon. — 1 1 A young and promising life was brought to an untimely close, yesterday afternoon at 4 oclock, when Miss Neva M. Raver, aged thirteen years, passed away. The child had been a sufferer from tuberculosis for some time. She was a daughter of Abraham and Effie Carpenter Raver of Union township, residing northeast of the city. The child was born December 10, 1900, and had she lived until next December, would have been fourteen years old. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Abe Whitright, Decatur; Flora, James, Elias, Melvin and Roman Raver. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at Clark's Chapel, leaving the house at 1:30 oclock for the church. ' o PEASE_REUNION i Held Near Bluffton Sunday Was Well Attended by Family. 'many FROM HERE Were Guests—Special Entertainment for the Watermans Provided. More than one hundred members of the Pease family were present at the reunion which was held at the [Lipkey grove east of Bluffton Sunday, making the reunion one of the most successful held during the last few years. All enjoyed a fine time and at noon a fine dinner was served on improvised tables. A special entertainment was provided for Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Waterman, newly married couple of Fort Wayne. Mrs. Waterman was formerly Bernice Andrews. There was no program prepared, but all had a good time and the day was spent in a social manner. The officers elected for the next reunion, which will be held at the same place one year from yesterday, were as follows: President, V. S. Pease; secretary, Mrs. C-. P. G. Seabold; treasurer, Joe Pease. Those present were Adam Pease and family of Craigville; Mr. and Mrs Dan Sovine of Bunker Hill; Mrs. Clar|ence Dethug of Bunker Hill; Mrs. Homer Andrews, Decatur: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tribolet, Coldwater, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Andrews, Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Miller; Mrs. Sophia John, Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. James Pierce, Marion; Mr. and Mrs. William Swaim, Eaton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. John Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Little, Mrs. W. E. Draper, Miss Ada Squires, Marion; Miss Julia Tholson, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. William Hester. Wabash; Mrs. Joe Roush, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Payne, Hammond; Clyde Pease, Portland; Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Waterman. Fort Wayne; Mr. and M*r\ Oliver Heller, Decatur; I Bud Pease, Ft. Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. I Charles Pease, Clumbia City; Mr. and ( Mrs. C. W. Wife, Ansnia, O.; Sy villa Crvyn, Ansonia, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mangold, Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Zillen, Ansonia, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Pease and five sons, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lipkey, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carson, Decatur; Mrs. John Tudor, New Orleans, La.; Mr and Mrs. C. P. G. Seabold and children, and Mr. and Mrs. V. S. Pease. i '■ —oMrs. Rose Wittmer returned to Garrett today noon after a visit here with Mrs. Charles Nyffeler.

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LIVE IN OHIO CITY. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bowers, who wore recently married by the Rev. . Cole of Huntington, of the Christian church, after securing their marriage license here, arrived here yesterday, this being their first visit in Decatur since their return from their honeymoon trip. They expect to live at Ohio City, Mr. Bowers being a railroader in the employ of the Chicago & Erie railroad. Mrs. Bowers was formerly Mrs. Merris of Pleasant Mills. o POCAHONTAS NOTICE. The Pocahontas council will have an important business meeting this evening and every member is urged to be present. o COUNCIL FINISH Appropriate Money for Conducting Business of County During Next Year ONLY FEW SPECIALS Heating Plant For County Farm-County Tax Rate Will Be Slightly Lower The county council concluded their work last evening excepting the signing of the report which under the law is required to be done today. The regular allowances were made as given yesterday and totaled $75,407.60 A number of special allowances were made and totaled $5,186.75 and a resolution converting that sum which had reverted to the treasury under the law was adopted. The board also adopted a resolution providing for the renewal of the SIO,OOO loan made to rebuild the Braun nrldge over the Wabash. $5,000 of this amount will be paid off next spring and though the county is anticipating that they will still be able to reduce the county turnpike levy three cents and the regular county levy will be practically the same as last year. The general tax in Adams county has never been excessive and lias for many years shown care and management that deserves commendation rather than criticism. (Continued on Page Two) 0 MAN AND NEEDLE Will Play a Prominent Part in the County Schools This Year. IN SEWING CLASSES Men Teachers as Well as the Women Will “Deliver the Goods.’’ "Thrice welcome to him. who, unblest with a wife, Sits and bungles alone at the ripped ( seams of life, j Is the womanly kindness which pities J his fate i And sews on his buttons or fills up his i plate. —Whittier. | The preceding extract from Whittier . t is almost "passe.” It will soon be so ! antiquated that people will soon say, '."Dear me! There never was such an an-j . imal!” apropos of a man that .■at the ripped seam’ or at sewing on I'buttons or filling his plate. Anyhow, tlie men teachers of Ad- j • ams county will soon know how to ( do all those things, and if they learn 1 under necessity, others can and i follow suit. This year, there will be “practical” ■ work in domestic science in the coun--1 try schools of the county, as well as the high schools, and the men teachers. of course, as well as the women - teachers, will be obliged to teach their pupils. Last year there was only the book course, but this year there will be practical work. This year County Superintendent E. •S. Christen states, will be confined i alone, to sewing, as it will be impos(Continued on Page Two)

BOOST THE FAIR D. W. Beery and Free Frisinger Went to Van Wert Today to Advertise. THE PREMIUM LISTS Are Now Being Distributed i and Fair Promises to be a I Great Winner. Il . i < Dan Beery and Free Frlsiger went to Van Wert today to attend the fair and to advertise the New Adams Coun- , ty fair, to be held here the week of September 29th. They will distribute advertising matter enroute and will ’ take care of the Van Wert fair in good shape. The boys are hustling and it is assured that the fair will be a big winner for a starter. The attractions are good and the races will be the best ever seen here. The premium lists are 1 being distributed now and show that the men behind the gun are experienc- ] ed fair men. Premiums are offered in various lines 4hat ought to attract the farmers and stock men of this locality. Tlie racing program for Thursday and Friday is attractive and it is up to you to boost for the big event. t o MOYER REUNION X —— t Big Event in Which Decatui Relatives Participated ' Held Near Echo. * < NINETY-SIX THERE ' T 1 C George Moyer of This City ( is One of Four Original ‘ Moyers Living. e i The seventh annual reunion of the J Moyer family was held at the home of ( Grandpa Heckley Saturday, September 5, south of Echo, with ninety-six present. The forenoon was spent in a friendly way and at tlie noon hour three long tables were spread on the lawn with all the good things to eat, ] to which everybody did the usual ample justice. There are only four of the original Moyer family left, being two sisters and two brothers, and of which only one brother and one sister were present. They are Catherine Reiffe, j who will celebrate her seventy-eighth birthday anniversary October 4; and the brother being Ben P. Moyer. The 1 other sister, Mrs. Rev. H. C. Smith, of Tocsin, was kept at home on account of poor health. Tlie brother, George, of Decatur was also detained at home. Those present were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Martin Heckley, |sr.; Mike Heckley and wife, Todelo, ( Ohio; Harrison Dunwiddie and wife, j Marion; B. P. Moyer and wife. Mr. and ■ Mrs. Ochenrider, Sam Bowers, wife 1 'and children, S. Dunwiddie, wife and ] children, all of Reffsburg, Ind.; Adam 1 illeam and two children, Decatur; Catherien Reiffe, Frank Heckley, wife and 1 daughter, Geneva; Martin Heckley, 1 wife and daughter, Emma; Sam Beck 1 ner, Clem Wasson, wife and two sons, ( i 'John Heckley, wife and children, Mrs. fl George Myers and children, Willis ,‘l Smith, wife and son, Mr. and Mrs. |1 | Chancy Wilson and daughter, Fort i ! Wayne, Ind.; D. J. Miller, wife an 1 i daughter, Garnet; Oral Heckley, wife < and son, Albert Earhart and wife; i Rollie Shady, wife and son. Sam Heck- 1 ley and wife, Charley Isnogle, wife ■ and children. Matt Shoe and wife, Charles Earhart, wife and children, [ Mervil, Erma and Murlce Somers, Mrs. 'Harold Mahnensmith and son, Ossian; jAlpheus Earhart and wife, Wesley; Mankey, wife and son, Frank Trenary. ( 'wife and children, Lester Shoe, John | Isnog’e, Arthur Clark, and Mr. and, | Mrs. Robert Archbold. The next reunion will be held at the home of Mr. 'and Mrs. H. C. Smith at Tocsin, the 'first Saturday in September, 1915. — [contributed.

TO ATTEND STATE FAIR. The Sunday school class of G. T. Burk, of the Christian church, is preparing to enjoy an automobile trip to Indianapolis with their teacher. They expect to leave early Friday morning to shorten the time that they will be obliged to miss school. Eight boys are among the number. 808 QUINN IS IMPROVING. “The best morning yet" was the report from the Quinn home today con- , cerning Robert, who has been so seriously ill for many weeks. Every condition points to improvement today and the family and friends are more encouraged that at any time yet. o — A HOBO SOCIAL: _____ 1 1 Novel Social Affair Will be ‘ Given on Friday i r Evening t BY QUEEN ESTHERS i In Methodist Church Parlors —The Public is Invited to Come. i The next novel social affair scheduled, is the “Hobo Social" Friday evening. This will be given by the j Queen Esther Band and the public is,’ cordially invited to come, to the social ( which will be given in the Methodist church parlors. The decorations will be suggestive of the “hobo” and tin cans and other unique things will be used in decorating. There will be a program on the “hobo” style, and the “eats” will be carried out along that line. There will, however, be plenty of good tilings. There will be booths for the,j refreshments and each item sold will cost a penny. One of the interesting things about it is that everybody must come ‘ dressed in “hobo" style—something on the order of the “hard times" social style, because there will be a fine imposed for each infringement on “stylish" dressing, such as tlie wearing of jewelry and ribbons, collars and other things supposed to go with “good ( dressing.” ( o t AFTER MANI DAIS ( ■ —— R. W. Patterson of San Fran- ' cisco, Cal., Pays First 1 Visit Here. 1 ( IN THIRTY YEARS ( Is Guest of Sister, Mrs. J. S. ( Coverdale—Was Reared North of Dcatur. i R. W. Patterson of San Francisco, J Cal., is here visiting with his sister, f Mrs. J. S. Coverdale, and with other , relatives. Mr. Patterson is the oldest t living brother of Mrs. Coverdale. While he was born in Ohio, he was . reared on a farm a mile and a half t north of this city, and will be remem- ( . bered by many of the older residents, < as this is his first visit here in nearly ' [thirty years, the last being made here I .‘twenty-nine years ago last February. |He finds many things changed but 'now and then a familiar face is seen and the ensuing conversation is one of mutual pleasure. He will also visit in Logansport and expects to be away from his home city about a month. o MEYER-KLOPFENSTINE REUNION. The Meyer-Klopfenstine reunion was held Sunday at the Steele park in De'jeatur. Over two hundred members . I were present. David Meyer of Bluffijton was elected president, Jerry Klop--1 fenstine Is treasurer and Lawrence - Klopfenstine was elected secretary of •. the association for the ensuing year, a The next reunion will be .held at Rob- - inson park, Ft. Wayne, the last Tuesday in August.

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TO BE MEMORIAL Woman’s Relief Corps Announces Special Memorial Services For TWO LATE VETERANS Jeremiah Russell and Lorenzo Cherryholmes On Sunday Afternoon The Woman’s Relief Corps announces a special memorial service Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the G. R. R. hall for the late Jeremiah Russell and Lorenzo Cherryholmes, two civil war veterans, and esteemed members of the G. A. R. Tlie public and especially the families of those two men are invited. The following program will be rendered: The song “Nearer my God to Thee” by congregation. Prayer, by Rev. Benjamin Borton, pastor of Christian church. Ritualistic work —By W. R. C. Recitation —Celia Smith. Prayer—Chaplain, Mrs. Turableson. Selection —Ladies’ Quartet. Scripture lesson —Benjamin Borton. Text. I Corinthians. 15-32. Memorial Address —Rev. D. T. Stephenson, Methodist church. Selection—Ladies’ Quartet, Closing Ceremonies —W. R. C. THE com NEWS A Case of Another Color— Criminal and Civil Dockets Called BY JUDGE SMITH Several Dismissed — Two Divorce Cases Wiped from the Docket. Seen through spectacles of many colors, life is varied, but is there anything in a name? The bar had an amusing experience this morning when Judge D. E. Smith called the divorce docket. "White vs. White,” he called, and one lawyer said in an "aside:" “That must be a very clean case." Proceeding a little farther, Judge Smith called out. "Black vs. Black." And then a “titter" —if anything so feminine can be ascribed to dignified lawyers—rippled through the court room. United States Attorney Hopkins of Chicago was here this morning and represented United State's interest in the hearing of the petitions of five for final naturalization papers. The petitions were granted by Judge D. E. Smith who heard the same, and five were admitted to full citizenship. Four of them are natives of Switzerland and are: Emile Eg'j, Peter Moser, Ulysses Gfeller, Christian Roth. The fifth is a native of Germany, being Prof. Paul Witthaus. The final naturalization petitions are heard semi-annually.

A line fence is the cause of an injunction suit filed by Heller. Sutton & Heller for Isabella Hedington against George A. Gage, and Christian C Beer, trustee of Monroe township. The agreement of each owner to build half of the fence, between the Hedington and Gage farms, the removal of a rail fence, the rebuilding of another over the objections of Mrs. Hedington and the demand of Gage that she build another at a certain place, has resulted in the suit. Trustee Beer is brought in because of the fact, that on appeal from Gage, he ordered the plaintiff to build the fence within twenty days from August 31 or the same would be done at her expense. ■ She brings the suit to prevent the i fence being built and charged to her. Ada, Reinhardt, aged thirty-five, a native of Switzerland, applied fol - his ' first naturalization papers. Three state cases were dismissed today. They were that against John (Continued on Page Two)