Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 280, Decatur, Adams County, 28 November 1914 — Page 1

Volume XII. Number 280.

FIGHTING HAS SLACKENED OP Battles on the Polish Front Have Been Comparatively Quiet Today. THE GERMAN CRUISER Hertha Sunk Near Libau— German Biplane Shot; Down by French. Berlin, Nov. 28—(Special to Daily JJemocrat) —Official reports from Vienna today state that fighting on the Polish front during yesterday was comparatively quiet. In western Galacia and the Carpathians there have been no decisive victories, the statement asserts. Paris, Nov. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A Petrograd dispatch to the Matin today declares a German cruiser, believed to be the Hertha, has been sunk near Libau. The dispatch also carries an unconfirmed report that the ship Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse has been torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic. Paris, Nov. 28—(Special to DailyDemocrat) —Reports of a German aeroplane which was shot down from the air is made in official statement today. The French guns brought l down the German craft, a biplane. On the northern front the German artillery remained inactive yesterday. It was calm all along the lines in France. Paris, Nov. 28 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —In a special car provided by the French government. Myron T. Herrick is enroute to Havre today. With members of his family Mr. Herrick will sail for .New York. General Gallieni and numerous other French and British officers were at the station to see the Herrick party off Both the former ambassador and his wife were shown honor by the American and British colonies. Washington. Nov. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat)—General Villa, whose army is at the gates of Mexico City, has opened negotiations with Zapata to establish Provisional President Guetierrez in authority. There is every indication that these negotiations will succeed. This accomplished, Villa will drive his troops on Vera Cruz. Information to this effect reaching the state department, led officials to predict early triumph of the peace convention’s, action and the speedy , elimination of Carranza. A dispatch from Mexico City received at the d< partment today stated that the ar

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rival ot Volla's army w,as expected hourly and officials believe that they must hare entered by this time. That there would be friendly co-operation between \ Illa and Zapata was also indicated. Gueterrlz with thirty members of the convention are at San Louis l.atosl. He is prepared to move to the capital. Villa will have a strongly enforced force to campaign against Carranze. Officials believe that he will lose no time in pushing Carranza from Vera Cruz. Washington, Nov. 28—(Special <o Daily Democrat)—lt may not be necessary to dry dock the Michigan, which was floated late yesterday after remaining aground two days off St. (Continued on Page Two) ——o . BIDS RECEIVED For New Emmanuel Lutheran School House in Union Township. WILL LET CONTRACT When the Congregation Decides on Matter Tomorrow Afternoon. Officials of the Emmanuel Lutheran congregation in Union township, met this afternoon at the office of Architect Oscar Hoffman, where they received bids for the erection of a new parochial school house next summer. There were four bidders and estimates wer submitted for the building, both for brick and frame. The congregation will meet tomorrow afternoon when the contract will be given to the successful bidder, which has not yet been decided on. The plans for the building were drawn byArchitect Hoffman. The bids follow: Mann & Christen —Brick, $6,830; frame, $5,750. Eling & Crone, Monroeville —Brick, $7,764: frame, $7,214. Fred Hoffman — Brick, $7,832; frame, $6,261. Fred Linn—Brick, $7,835; frame. $6,061. — o i - WITNESSES CALLED IN. Indianapolis, Nov. 28 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Marion county grand jury heard witnesses again today in its probe of the juggling of bills during the recent legislature. These witnesses were called when all believed the jury was about to report. HUNG SELF ON TREE. Winchester, Ind., Nov. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The body cf Sam Rasser, 45, barber, was found hanging to a tree near Union City today. Financial difficulties are given as the cause of Rasser’s death.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, November 28, 1914,

CASE IS SERIOUS Mrs. Dallas Butler Undergoes Serious Operation at the LUTHERAN HOSPITAL For Appendicitis of Long Standing—Little Hope is Given. Relatives who returned from Fort Wayne state that the condition of Mrs. Dallas Butler, who was operated upon yesterday morning at 9 o’clock at the Lutheran hospital, is very serious. Very little encouragement was given by her physician, but there is some hope that she may recover. Her sister. Miss Josephine Krick, is in constant attendance on her and every effort will be made to bring her case through successfully. Mrs. Butler had been ailing for a long time of appendicitis. The appendix was found to be affected, and there were other complications. Her physicians stated that the outcome of the case could not he told for several days. No one is allowed to see her. except those in immediate attendance on her and no one will be allowed to see her for a week. Present at the hospital when the operation was held, were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krick, of this city, and her brother and sisters, Virgil Krick and Mrs. John Parrish of this city, and Mrs. Lewis Dolch of Toledo, Ohio. The Butlers resided here until going to Fort Wayne a few years ago. Mrs. Butler was formerly Miss Kate Krick. ■

FACTS Can You Tell Name of First White Man Who Came to Indiana? DEMARCHUS BROWN State Librarian, Prepares Some Highly Interesting Information. Indianapolis, Nov. 28, —Indiana history is interesting. It is full of thrilling, significant or quaint . incidents that all Hoosiers should understand ,and should be able to tell about. That is the theory of Demarchus C. Brown, state librarian, who has had prepared a series of leaflets to be sent broadcast in the state. Each leaflet bears the story of some incident signficant in the making of the great Hoosier state. With Indiana's centennial approaching the. old stories should be taught the children, the state librarian believes. Libraries, clubs and schools should take up the matter of Indiana history with added interest. In a leaflet sent out some interesting facts are told. For example, the state flower is the carnation; the state song is “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away”. Everyone that the state's nickname is “Hoosier.” Then there is a long table giving the outline history of the state in tense form. Believing that newspaper readers want to know more about Indiana, the United Press will from time to time send out tabloid stories on the state’s history. These will appear first in United Press papers. Hoosier History In Tabloid (Prepared by the United Press from . Records in the state Library.) Few < f Indiana's children —or older people either— can tell off-hand who was the first white man in Indiana. Historians were bothered by this question for a long time, and even now they aren’t sure. But they have about come to the conclusion that LaSalle (Robert Calvelier,, Sieur LaSalle) was tne first pale face to find his way into what is now the great Hoosier' state. La Salle sought the “Great River”. He came down the Ohio to Louisville and traded with the Indianas later along the Ouaboclie (Wabash) and

the Ohio. He had to fight the Iroquois Indians who wore very hostile, and this was a great obstacle. LaSalle took formal possession of this section for France in 1682. The St. Joseph and Kankakee Rivers were often followed by him. Vincennes and Fort Wayne are at points frequently visited by the first white mon. Vincennes was then called “The Post" and most of the settlers there were farmers. At other places the settlers lived by trading in furs. O n . STOCK EXCHANGE OPENS. New York, N. Y., Nov. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Promptly at 10 o’clock the New Y’ork stock exchange opened for restricted trading in bonds. The first quotation shows distilled securities, five, up, 2% over the close, July 30. U. S. Steel, fives’ were quoted at 99%, off l’i. o DARKENED SPECS Will be Subject of Address at the U. B. Christian Endeavor ON SUNDAY EVENING Special “101” Day to be Observed—Good Musicians Also. The C. E. of the U. B. church will have charge of the evening service Sunday night, beginning at 7 o'clock. Mrs. J. B. Kiracote will be the leader. The goal is one hundred and one young people in the meeting. A special program has been prepared that will be a treat to all who hear it. A special number will be a piano solo by Mr. Brillhart, a pianist from Chicago, and a baritone solo by Mr. Saurer, from Bluffton. There will also be other special musical numbers. An address will be given by Howard J. Wlsehaupt on the subject, “Darkened Specs.” You are invited to this service. Come and help make it a success.

VERA CRUZ FIRE. The home of Gus Markley in the old John Mosure property at Vera Cruz, now owned by Lorenzo D. Colaw, of Adams county, was badly' damaged by fire Wednesday morning. The household goods were saved with a small loss. Mr. Colaw has insurance of $250 in the Hitchcocjc & Fetters agency in Bluffton. The entire second story was damaged and the remainder of the house was saved only by the vigorous efforts of the citizens of Vera Cruz. The fire was burning in an old sofa on the second floor when it was discovered and its origin is unknown. —Bluffton News. o CONTEST ENDED Miss Ireta Miller Wins Diamond Ring in Moose Popularity Contest. MISS ROOP SECOND Total Votes of Winner 14,572—Citizens’ Committee Decides The closing of the diamond ring popularity contest was the big feature of the Moose fair last evening. The handsome diamond ring went to Miss Ireta Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller, whose total vote was 14,572 votes. The contest closed at 11 o'clock when Messrs. Theodore Gralliker, F W. Jaebker and Milton Girod, a citizens’ committee, chosen by the lodge, to count the votes, announced the result, Miss Cleo Roop was a close second with 10,448 votes. Miss Anna Clark was third with 4,360; Mi=s Agnes Meibers, 3,450; Miss Baker, 3,150; Miss Agnes Kohne, 2,600; Miss Winans, 2,510. The fair will close this evening after a most successful week’s festivities.

A FINE CONCERT Given Last Evening by the Bolander Orchestra at the Bosse Opera. A WIDE RANGE Covered by the Program— Musicians Skilled on Many Instruments. The entertainment given last evening by the Bolander orchestra at the opera house, being the first number of the high school lecture and entertainment course, more than pleased the large audience. The orchestra comprises three young girls and three young men, brothers and sisters. Their talents and accomplishments are varied and the program covered a wide range. There were concert numbers, solos, duets and readings. Tho reader, a young lady, was especially accomplished, as w-as the little trap drummer, a young member of the family, who is skilled in many instruments. The company comes under the auspices of the Redpath lyceum bureau, the same that gave our chautauquas the past two seasons. o— INSPECT G. R. &. I. BRIDGES. Officials of the Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad yesterday morning started from Richmond on a two days' bridge inspection tour, which ends tonight at Grand Rapids, Mich. E. H. Barnes, chief engineer, with headquarters in Grand Rapids; Division Engineer L. Barnaby and Master Carpenter H. N. Large of Fort Wayne were members of the party. TAKEsT7 BRIDE Aaron C. Augsburger, County Recorder-elect, to be Married TO BERNE LADY Miss Anna Wulliman— Marriage License Issued Today.

A wedding that will be of much interest to the many friends of the groom over the county is that of Aaron C. Augsburger, who was elected county recorder at the recent election. A marriage license was Issued today to Mr. Augsburger. The bride is Miss Anna Wulliman. a well known and highly esteemed lady of Berne, being a daughter of Jacob Wulliman. Mr. Augsburger lias been a resident of Berne for many years, being a jeweler of that town. The many friends of the couple will extend to them their very best wishes for a long and happy life together. NEW SECRETARY OF STATE Indianapolis, Nov. 28. —Homer L. VJtfpk yesterday succeeded Lev. G. Ellingham of Decatur, as secretary of state. Mr. Cook was the second among the new officials elected Nev. 3 to assume office, Dal J. Crittenberger, of Anderson, having succeeded Wm. H. O’Brien, of Lawrenceberg. as auditor of state, last Tuesday. Messrs Cook and Crittenberger and the men they succeeded are all democrats. With the exception of George A. Bittier, of Fort Wayne, newly elected treasurer of state, and Charles A. Greathouse re-elected state superintendent of instruction all of the *iew officials wi| have taken their places by January 1, 1915. Mr. Bittier will not succeed Wm. H. Vollmer until February 1, while Mr. Greathouse wifi wait until March 15 to begin his new term of two years. o IS IMPROVING NICELY. Mrs. J. T. Smith, who was operated upon at the .Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne, for the removal of the gall duct, is getting along remarkably well.

COMPLETES CONTRACT. K. M. Wagner, who lias served u agriculturist for the Decatur plant of the Holland-St. Louis Sugar company since they located here three years ago, left last evening for Michigan, where he will make his residence. He will live at Ashley and will be employed for the Holland plant. Mr. Wagner feels very kindly toward tho people of this vicinity and made many strong friendships while here. He returns to Michigan that he may be near his large farm which is located near Ashley. During his stay here he made a numlier of good friends, who will regret that he is no longer a resident of this city or county. His fam Uy left here several months ago. irksomOonds Frederick Bauman Tires of Married Life in Little More Than Year. ABANDONS HIS WIFE Emma Middleton Bauman Sues for Divorce—Suit Filed Today. The marriage bonds which more than two years ago began to get irk- , some to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Ban- 1 man. will be severed if the court grants the petition of the wife, Emma Bauman. This afternoon, through her attorneys, Peterson & Moran, she be gan proceedings for divorce in the circuit court this afternoon at 2 o’clock. The charge is simple abandonmen' and failure to contribute to her sup port during the time that he has lived away from her, which is since November 22, 1912. Their wedded life together was very short, little more than a year, as she alleges in her com-■ plaint that they were married ' 7, 1911. No children were born to them 1 She asks for a simple divorce and an allowance for her maintenance dur Ing the pendency of this cause. Mrs. .Bauman was formerly Mrs Emma Middleton. The groom was a I bachelor farmer, formerly from near : Monroe. A suit filed once before by 1 Mrs. Bauman was dismissed.

POSTOFFICE EMPLOYES — Will be Guests of Fort Wayne Society Tonight. • Eleven members of the Decatur' postoffice force will go to Fort Waynt , this evening to be guests of the civil I service society of that city. Ed Gainor of Muncie, president of the State Letter Carriers' association, will be the principal speaker. Those iron’ here who will go are: C. E. Hocker J. J. Helm. W. R. Dorwin, O. I’. Mills. Harve Rice. Mel J. Butler. Omer But ler, Earl Butler, Will Engle, Roy Wolford, H. H. Fuhrman. o NEW MINISTER ... - —— Rev. Floyd G Rogers o£ Kansas City Comes Here as Pastor OF BAPTIST CHURCH Succeds the Rev. R. N. Bali —Will be Here December First. The Baptist congregation lias en ' gaged the Rev. Floyd B. Rogers of Kansas City as its pastor, and he will be here by December first to take up liis work as pastor of the local charge. He comes from Kansas City, Mo. Rev. Rogers will succeed the Rev. Robert N. Ball, who went to a charge in Kansas several months ago. Rev. Roger's family consists of his wife and three little sons. Their household goods have been shipped and are now enroute here, and the family will probably be located by the last of next week. Mr. Rogers has filled the pulpit here on several occasions and is well liked, also coming well recommended.!

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THE com NEWS Ola Black Graned Divorce and Custody of Their Child. A GENEVA COUPLE Maude Tyndall Also Divorced—Given Maiden Name, Maude Everett. t r Special Judge C. J. Lutz of Decatur was here in the case of the State ex rel. Ostn Shuff against Earl Messersinith. The plaintiff filed a motion asking that the defendant show cause why he had net paid the $650 judgment of the court for the benefit of Foy Shuff. This motion also seated that Messersmith had never been imprisoned as' the result of the verdict being against him in bastardy proceedings. A citation was issued to show cause why the defendant should not be imprisoned in accordance with the judgment of the court by Judge Lutz. —Bluffton Banner. Real estate transfers: Ovid Stow et al. to Jacob E. Hirscby, 160 acres, , Wabash tp., $1; Peter D. Steiner et at. ’ to Frank D. Brewster, 40 acres, Jefferson tp., $6000; Wilhelmina Went • j to Christ Wente, “2.94 acres, Preble tp., $1; Emma Wente et al. to ChriWente, 82.94 acres. Preble tp.. $300.;; Lawson Lenhart to Harvey J Teepl lots 675-680. Decatur, $l5O. A marriage license was isued to Aaron C. Augsburger. jeweler, of Berne, born January 3, 1867, son of Christian Augsburger. to wed Anna Wulliman, of Berne, born July 18. 1875, daughter of Jacob Wulliman. . The groom was married before, th? bonds being dissolved by deat < March 31. 1905. Maude B. Tyndall was given a dl- | vorce from Samuel Tyndall and tho i restoration of her maiden name, Maud ■ Everett. She is also to pay the costs i of the case. — I Ola Black, of Geneva, was given a decree of divorce from James F. ■ Black, and the custody of their child , until further order of court. Black did not appear to fight the case and the prosecuting attorney answered lor him. The plaintiff is to pay the costs. I The petit jury will report Monday i when several state cases are set for trial. Old Adams County Bank vs. Geneva .C. Murray et al. Answer by plaintiff to the cross-complaint of the Schafer , Hardware Co. I t ’ ti More issues were made tn the case of the Citizens’ State Bank of SpencerviUe, Ohio< vs, Martin Gerke et al. ! Susan Leichty, aged forty-four, was recomnynded as an inmate for the adult department of the home, for feeble minded in Fort Wayne. State ex rel Mary B. Murphy vs. Carl Q. Murphy. Prosecuting attorney appears for the relatrix. Attorneys Sapp. Lesh and Reightner of Huntington were here yesterday afternoon, and argued a demurrer in (he case of Sparrow vs. The Erie Stone Company, venued here from Huntington. The case of Jacob Miller vs. William F. Miller, to forclose chattel mortgage, demand SISOO, was dismissed and the costs paid. o ADAMS COUNTY MINISTERS. The monthly meeting of the Jay I County Ministerial association will be I held one week from Monday, December 7, at the East Main street Christian church, beginning at 10:30 o'clock. The program follows: The 1 subject of the morning paper will be “How to Husband the Fruits of a Revival," by Rev. E. M. Dunbar of Ge- ! neva. The address of the afternoon ' will he "Christian Strategy as Relates tn a Minister’s Life,” by Rev. T. M. Bodenhorn. of Bryant. Rev. A. Edrington of Dunkirk and Rev. L. L Schoonover, of Rodkey, will have I charge of the devotionals. —Portland Sun.