Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 275, Decatur, Adams County, 21 November 1914 — Page 1

Volume XII, Number 275.

OFFICIALS ARE CALLED TO ROME Italian Government Calls a Conference of All Its Ambassadors. —I « WAS NOT HOSTILE Captain Decker of Tennessee Makes His Report of the Turkish Shot. London, Nov. 21,—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Italian ambassadors to the allied countries are now enroute to Rome. Ambassador Marches! the imperial envoy to England left today. Later it was learned that the Italian ambassadors at Paris and Petrogrd have also been summoned by the King. It is expected that this conference will determine Italy's future. Berlin, Nov. 21, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —“No decision has yet been reached in the fighting in Poland. This was the statement from the war office where practically all attention is now centered on ,the battle on the eastern front. The main line of the German offensive against Russia is admitted to be the one pressing forward toward Warsaw between Warsaw and the Vistula. The advance continues (Continued on Fage S) suWTlness Os Miss Ruth Williams Results In Operation For Appendicitis. AT THE HOSPITAL In Ft. Wayne--Was Vsiting With Sister When Attack Came On

L. G. Williams has returned from Fort Wayne where he has baen with his daughter, Miss Ruth Williams, who on Friday underwent an operation for appendicitis. The operation was pre formed by Dr. McOscar, Miss Ruth rallied well from the anaesthetic and it is believed will get along well. She had gone to Fort Wayne to visit with her sister. Mrs. 0. J. Small when ■ she became violently ill Friday and . was taken at. once to the St. John’s hospital for the operation. She was had attacks of appendicitis prior to this time. Mr. Williams is the senior member of the grocery firm of Williams & Sons of this city. POLICE COURT The attachment suit entitled Berry & Engle vs Charles Straub was heard last evening before Mayor Christen with the result that the decision was given in benefit of the plaintiffs. The trouble grew out of the purchase of a stove. When Mr. and Mrs. Straub had a family quarrel several days ago and Straub was placed in jail. Mrs. Straub decided to sell the furniture The stove however was the property of Joe Elev and was purchased Irom him by Berry & Engle. The busband and wife kissed and made up later on however and when Berry & Engle endeavored to take the stove, they refused to let him have it, telling tlreri that it had been given to Mrs. Straub by her father, Eley. Berry & Engle immediately got out an attachment and removed the stove to their restaurant, this action being upheld by the Mayor last evening. — RECEIVED fatal burns Kingsland, Ind. Nov. 21, -(Special W Daily Democrat)— Benjamin A .. hams, a resident of this may /“e a ? the result of burns rece.ved last night when his dwelling caught Are from an over heated stove. Abrahams lives alone and was thought to hav been in an intoxicated condition. The Jre was discovered by neighbors who managed to pull the unfortunate man trough a window. He had not regained consciousness at noon today am i is thought that he will die.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

VILLAGE IS DESTROYED 1 rawferdsvllle, Nov. 21, (Special to Hally Democrat) - Fire that started in a bakery early today destroyed most of the business houses of Russelvllle 01 Putman county. Eleven business buildings, three dwellings and several hams were destryed with a total loss of $50,000. — o — ■ ■ WINTER DOOR SET UP. The revolving door at the postoffice, arranged to shut out the cold winter drafts, *as been put in commission again, after the summer's vacation. W lien once you get into the revolving stalls, remember you “gotta keep-a-gain Tills remembrance will save many an embarrassment. BUYS INTEREST Jacob Atz Takes Over Interest of Charles Meyer in Furniture Firm, POSSESSION IS GIVEN

Mr. Scherer Also Transfers Interest in Store for Undertaking. A business change which will be of great interest to the residents of this city and community of which small! mention was made in last evening's I Democrat, occurred yesttrday after-1 noon at 3:30 o'clock when Jacob Atz I purchased the interest of Charles Meyer in the Meyer, Scherer & Beavers furniture store and undertaking establishment, located three doors south of the interurban station. Although the deal has been pending for several days decisive steps were not taken in the matter until late yesterday afternoon. Mr. Scherer, also one of the partners of the old firm, transferred his interest in the furniture business to Mr, Beavers and Mr. Atz in return for the sole proprietorship of tire unde'taking establishment and, although the management of the two firms will in no way be connected, they will still continue to do business in the same place and along the same lines as the old firm. Mr. Atz. the new partner, is a well known and highly respected citi’.en of this city and is by no means a new j member in the business circles, he ( having for a number of years been con-, nected in the harness and buggy business with Charles F. Steele, and biter having served as city councilman. oh rage Two) INOisfjS OVER Grand Jury Ends Session in Five Days and Returns Indictments. report is made Last Evening—Thirty-Five Witnesses Were Exam- j ined in That Time. The November grand jury has com-1 pleted its inquest into any alleged . wrong doing that came to its notice.| The report of the session was made last evening to the court by Jonas , Neuenschwander, tne grand jury fore-| man. and the panel was discharged, i The grand jury was in session five days, beginning last Monday morning. I Thirty-five witnesses were examine : during that time, with the result that six indictments were returned. Os these, three were for misdemeanors and three for felonies. The grand jury visited the county jail and county infirmary according tn instructions and gave the buildings a thorough examination, finding affairs l at both in excellent condition. The 1 report closes by saying: •‘These insti--1 tutions are being conducted by the officers m a manner highly creditable ts the county.” Prosecuting Attorney-elect J. Fred Fruchte, who takes his office the first of the year, assisted Prosecuting Attorney R. C. Parrish in the grand jury work.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, November 21, 1914.

NO CASES HERE Though Dr. Connell Has Investigated Many Reports Over the County. USING GREAT CARE Will Appreciate Aid in Fight A.gainst Foot and Mouth Disease. “Up to this time there have been no cases of the foot and mouth disease in this county. I have examined dozens of cases where the symptoms have been near enough to alarm the owners of the stock but in not a single case has there been any real foot and mouth disease or anything even similar thereto. 1 do not believe there will be any, but I ask the farmers and stockmen of this county to continue to be as careful as they have in the past and to report every case in which there is a shadow ot' doubt as to wha* the trouble is. In that way wc will continue to keep the disease cut and may save this county many hundreds of dollars in loss of stock.” The above interview was given by Dr. C. V. Connell, the veterinary surgeon and deputy state veterinarian, last evening. He is watching constantly and is prepared to fight the disease if it should appear here. He will appreciate any assistance given him. finTlFeakFrs Secured for Laymen’s Missionary Campaign Beginning Sunday. IN THIS CITY Will Continue Monday— Program is Announced Herewith in Full. Everything is ready for the opening of the Laymen's Missionary convention in this city tomorrow. A special feature will be the singing of the male

oh • W. B. MILLAR. chorus of Berne at the Sunday after- ( noon services and at the Monday evening program. The program in full follows: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22. 3:00 p. m.—Mass Meeting for Men, at the Methodist Church. Speakers—Rev. Charles E. Stanton, Mr. W. B. Miller. 3:00 p. m.—Mass Meeting for Women, at the Presbyterian Church. Speakers—Dr. Charles E. Tebbets, Mr. A. E. Chenoweth. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23. 10 a. m„ at Methodist Church. Conference for both men and women. Pastors, church and Sunday school workers especially urged to attend. "Bost Methods of Missionary Education”—Dr. Charles E. Tebbets. ‘ "The Efficient Organization of a I Church for Its Missionary Task"—Rev. 1 Charles E. Stanton. i 3:00 p. m„ at Methododist Church. Conference for both men and women. , . „ . I "How to Solve the Financial Prob- ' lenl "—Mr. W. B. Miller. "Prayer and Missions' —Dr. Charles E. Tebbets. Monday Evening. 6:30 p. m.—K. of P. (Contlnueft on Fag': Two)

ANOTHER CANCER APPEARS. Mrs. J. W. Jeffrey is In receipt of word that her mother, Mrs. N. (’. Robins, of Garrett, formerly Mrs. N. (’. Congleton, of this city, is suffering from a cancer at the right side of her face. Several years ago she had a cancer successfully removed from the left side by Drs. Clark of this city, and she had been getting along very nicely until another appeared on the other side of the face. - »- 1> DECATUR COUPLE WED. Lester E. Richards and Miss Viola M. Springer, both of Decatur, Ind., came to Hillsdale, yesterday and were married by Justice Weaver at the court house. —Hillsdale Daily. Os Good St. Nick on the Red Cross Christmas Seal. BRINGS GOOD CHEER So Don’t Forget to Buy the Seals—Chairman Goes to Monroe. The Red Cross Christmas seal sale is going along merrily in this city and over the county. The good thing about, it is that you do not need to “wait until Christmas” to enjoy them, as you do so many advance Christmas things that come “in unopened parcels." Yon can get them now and adorn your letters and cards and packages with them from now until after New Years. The cut used in connection with this article shows the cheery face of the Christmas seal and the patron saint, “Good St. Nicholas.” Mrs. J. H. Heller, who is general chairman of the sales committee for Adams county, went to Monroe this morning. At the teachers' institute she will meet workers from all over (Oont'.nueo on rage 2)

ABUSE OF ROADS Adams County Traveler Calls Attention to Method of Scraping OUT LOOSE STONES These Lie in Piles All Win-ter-Horses Are Made Lame. Attention to the abuse of the macadam roads is called by a well known Adams county man, whose work takes him all over the roads of this county, as well as into Ohio. In nearly every case the roads are scraped to "improve” them. But far be it from "improving.” It scrapes up the loose stones, from the size of a walnut to a goose-egg and there they He in many cases, all winter. Over these rocky mountains, automobiles, carriages and horses can scarcely pass. The larger wagons are able to crush them as they go, in many cases, but not so with the lighter vehicles. Horses are lamed by the stones and traveling is made very difficult. "I remember,” said the man, "in passing along a road one morning. It was in fine condition. When I returned that evening, I found conditions «nuch different. The road workers had gotten out and scraped the road. AU along the way, were heaps of little stones raked out from their earthen bed. My horse soon ‘went’ lame, and the way was a long and weary one.

ON PETIT JURY For United States District Court—Name of Nimrod McCulloch OF PLEASANT MILLS ■■ ■■■ < Is Drawn—Session Begins December B—The Complete Panel. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 21—United States jury commissioners for Indiana have drawn the following men to serve on the petit jury in the United States district court for the session beginning on December 8: Joseph Baugham, Dora: B. F. Brenneman, Columbia City: William Cochran, Ligonier; William Curie, St. Joe; John Dreibelbiss, Fort Wayne: Elmer E. Gard. Huntington; Charles A. Gilbert. Lagrange; Dennis J. Gorman. Fort Wayne; John Hogan, White Pigeon. Mich.; Edward Kellane, Gar rett: F. W. Kelsey, Andrews; James Kinnison, Ligonier; August J. Lanternier, Fort Wayne; Nimrod McCulloch. Pleasant Mills; George Osterhout. Pleasant Lake; John L. Richardson. Roann; Elijah Robinett, Edon, Ohio. All of these men are citizens of Indiana, but two of them live near the state line and receive their mail at postoffices in other states.

DIED SUDDENLY David S. Wittwer of Near Monroe Passed Away Thursday Evening. DEATH WAS CAUSED From Cancerous Growths Forming an Inflamation Affecting the Heart. Davd S| Wittwer, for forty years t. resident of Adams county, died after a short illness at his home one milt east of Monroe, shortly before nine o’clock Thursday evening, death be ing caused from an ulcerated condi tion of a cancerous growth which had caused an inflammation of the cover ing of the stomach and heart. Mr Wittwer had suffered a similar attacl about fifteen years ago, but since that time had been enjoying the best oi health and had thought himself com pletely cured. Tuesday evening, how ever, he was taken with severe cramps in the region of the stomach and foi twenty-nine hours suffered the mos excruciating pains and which were on ly relieved by death. A post-morter. examination held yesterday by Dr Parrish of Monroe, assisted by several of the Berne physicians showed that the covering of the stomach and heart were highly inflamed. Mr. Wittwer was born in Switzer land in 1848 and while still a very young boy. emigrated to this country with his parents. The family came direct to Adams county and settled in Bente, at which place Mr. Wittwer had made his home utnil two years ago when he moved to a farm near Monroe. Mr. Wittwer was united in-marriage thirty-five years ago to Miss Judith Conrad of Noble, lowa. The sorrowing wife survives the husband, as do five children, they being Mrs. M. S. Leichty of Monroe, Mrs. O. K. Hilty of Crabill, Ind.; David E. of Winnie, Texts; George T., of Manila, P. 1., and Arthur, at home. Six brothers and sisters also survive the deceased, they being Mrs. Mary Bracken of Monroe township, Mrs. Fred Arn and Mrs. Peter Roth of French township, Mrs. Anna Mosure of Berne, John of Monroe township and Christ of Rockford, Ohio. The body will lie in state at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leichty, at Monroe, and funeral services Will be held there Tuesday morning at 8:30 o’clock. The funeral cortege will then leave for Berne, where short services will also bo held at the Monnonite church. Interment will be made in the Mennouite cemetery.

UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. Th’ chillin' blasts uv approachin' winter dismiss more divorce eases than th' hottest blasts uv moral suasion. Et’s sich a poor domestic economy t’ heat two houses when wun kin do ez well; an’ then there's alius th' April dockets t' fill up agin. Mite ez we.ll waft till then. o- ■ " - TEACHERS IN SESSION. Many teachers from the north part of the county left this morning for Monroe, where they joined the other teachers from over the county in attending the annual institute. The program as announced in full heretofore was given. buriaFjunFay Two Double Funerals for the Convoy, Ohio, Auto Accident Victims. MRS. JESSE DE HAYE Was Sister of Harry Studabaker, Husband of Miss Ashbaucher. Convoy, Ohio, Nov. 21—Two double funerals will be held in Convoy, Ohio, Sunday, when the victims of the most terrible accident in the history of the town —the railroad crossing tragedt of Thursday—will be laid in their final resting place in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery. Dr. and Mrs. Jesse DeHays will li< buried Sunday morning and Mr. an< Mrs. Durban Leslie Sunday afternoon Both services wil be held in the Lu theran church. Because of the popularity of the vic tints and the terribleness of the trag edy it is expected that the services will be the most largely attended evet conducted in this section. The Bluffton News says: “Mrs. Her bert Burroughs and Mrs. Ward Sunier daughters of Mrs. Martin Stair, wil leave tonight for Convoy, Ohio, to at tend the funerals of Dr. Jesse DeHay and wife and of Mayor D. W. Lesli< and wife of Convoy, who were killet Thursday when their automobile was struck by a Pennsylvania train. Mrs DeHays, one of the accident victims was a sister of Harry Studabaker, t former Bluffton barber, whose wife is a daughter of Mrs. Martin Stair and i sister of Mrs. Borroughs and Mrs. Su nier.”

SIX VICTORIES The Portland-Decatur Game Last Evening Resulted in Sixth Victory for LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL Second Team Defeats the Freshmen—Next Game With Petroleum Dec. 4. The Decatur high school basket bal* team now has six glorious victories, without a single defeat added to their list. The triple games played at Porter’s hall last evening proved to be a big attraction and the hall was crowded, even for standing room. In the first game between Johnnie Falk’s husky five and Winfield Maddy’s stars, the final results gave the victory to Johnnie Falk’s team by four points, the score being 9 to 5. The second game between the second high school team and the freshmen resulted in an overwhelming victory for the second team. The big contest between the Portland high school and the Decatur high school five was a very spirited one from start to finish. The local boys were determined to make the game result in a victory for them while the Portland five did their best to out-wit their opponents and take a much-de-sired prize. The Decatur boys, however, proved to be too fast for them and when the game ended they were ahead of the Portland team by eleven points, the score being 28 to 17. War(Continue on Page Two)

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COTTON FOR THE SOLDIERS Dr. Hoffman Leads the Campaign to Raise Subscription for the Purpose. LISTS ARE NOW OUT Effort to Telegraph Order for Cotton to Wholesale House Wednesday. Decatur and surrounding community will answer the cry for aid made by William G. Shepherd, the United Press correspondent, and within the next few days will send to the address given for the Red Cross society a largo quantity of medicated cotton. The work is being looked after by Dr. S. P. Hoffmgn, who is anxious that he be assisted by as many as can and will. It is the desire that the fund be raised complete by ten o’clock next Wednesday morning so that the order may be placed and the shipment made by parcel post from some wholesale house on that day. Today subscription sheets were circulated and placed in various places of business. These were readed as follows: "Cotton for the wounded —The greatest complaint in America is the over-supply of cotton. In Austria and (Continued on Page 3) THE COURTNEWS Troy A. Reinhart Makes Short But Emphatic Complaint Against Wife. ASKS A DIVORCE John Bair Also Divorce De-fendant-Petit Jury to Report November 30. And still another divorce case camo to the circuit court dockets today., being filed by Attorney D. B. Erwin. Troy A. Reinhart of Jefferson township is the complainant and the suit is against Hope Reinhart, to whom he was married August 4, 1906, and with whom he lived until October 30. The complainant makes short but emphatic charges and accuses his wife of marital unfaithfulness, about September 1, in Blackford county, naming Herschel Whiteman as the man in the case. The Reinharts have no children. A summons from the Jay circuit court for John Bair, asks him to appear December 7. to answer the complaint for divorce made by Sarah E. Bair The following were licensed to marry: Samuel Bailey, farmer of Ceylon, born August 27. son of Daniel Bailey, and Alta C. Fink, of Ceylon, born September 6, 1896, daughter of George E. Fink. Thus far in Novemoer. but nine marriage licenses have been issued. George W. Gentis, appraiser of the William Bieberich estate, for inheritance tax purposes, reports appraisement. The total estate is appraised at $19,693.36 of which $17,833 Is real estate and $1,860.36 personal estate. Notice is ordered that the court will hear the same December 15. Final report of James T. Merryman, guardian of Clarence and Susie Hower was approved and the guardian discharged from further liability. The Allen county damage case of Sylvester D. Zies, administrator of the Martin Steele estate vs. The Indiana Lighting Company, has been set for trial for January 4. Emma Gerke vs. Sheriff T. J. Dudkin ct al. injunction. Answer by Martha Ahr in four paragraphs. Rule to reply to the second, third and fourth paragraphs. — The rasa of the Old Adams County (Continued on Page Two)