Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 293, Decatur, Adams County, 14 December 1914 — Page 1

Volume XII. Number 293^

EVENTS CAUSE MUCH UNBEST Two Americans Killed in Naco and United States . Warned Against Force. THE FRENCH ATTACK In Woevre Region Forces Germans Back—Turkish i i Ship is Blown Up. Washington. D. C. Dec. 14-(Spec-ial to Daily Democrat—Three develop- \ nients in the Mexican situation within ( the past twenty-four hours make them ; eventful and brought the Issue to an unexpected tensity today. It was announced that two Americans had been killed in Sonora, that General Puentes, son-in-law of former Distator Huerta, was executed by a firing squad and that Carranza had notified Secretary Bryan that force by the U. S. at Naco would be considered a "hostile act.” Carranza’s note was followed by reports of another person shot at Naco on the American side. Instructions to Special Agent Silliman to make every effort to prevent further execution for political reasons were telegraphed by Secretary Bryan on receipt of the news of the shooting of General Fuentes. Washington, D. C. Dec. 14—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Whether two speedy torpedo boat destroyers shall be sent to the Panama canal as requested by the governor to prevent violations of the neutrality by belligerent war ships will be decided bj President Wilson. This was indicated following a conference and receipt of another message from Governor Goethals urging the establishment of a naval utility patrol. London. Dec. 14.—(Special to Daily. Democrat) —The admiralty today an nounced that the Turkish battle ship Mussudireh was torpedoed and sunk in the Dardanelles by a British submarine yesterday. The ship was an cid one. She was built in 1874. Hes displacement was about 10,000 tous. The vessels normal complement was 000 officers and men. The Mussudiyeh was sunk by the B-11. In accomplishing the feat the submarine dived under five rows of mines. After l&UDching the torpedo the submarine escaped. Paris, Dec. I*,—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The French attack in the Woevre region is forcing a German retirement north between the Meuse and the Metz. This is announced in the official statement. Continued at tack of the French forces is reported. Rome, Dec. 14,— (Special to Daily Democrat)—Two Austrian torped( boats are reported to have been sunk by mines in the Adriatic according to a message received here today. Washington, Dec. 14,— (Special to Dally Democrat) —The use of force by the U. S. at Naco would be con sidered an “act of hostility Gen. far ranza informed Bryan in a note today Buenos Ayres, Dec. 14, (Special t Dally Democrat) —The German cor scl at Punta Aranas today reported that the cruiser Dresden of Admira Von Spee’s squandron had passed that port escaping the British flee uninjured. He reported the Dresdei had wirelessed a brief account of tin engagement and stated that she war proceeding on the high sea. in vie¥ of other reports, the statement t a the Dresden is uninjured is not br lieved here. Norfolk, Va„ Dec. 14-(Special to Daily Democrat)— The British steam isle of lowa Is wrecked off Cape Hatteras inlet. She went ashore earl) today, and U is doubtful if she can be saved. Life savers made a spec tacular rescue of the crew o seven. Berlin, Dec. 14-(Special to Dali Democrat) —"USI* 1 F™” l sssr taking a normal course.

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ORGANIZE MALE chorus Realizing the splendid talent In the city and the lack of influence to dovelope this talent, a number of men Irotn the various churches in the city gathered yesterday afternoon in the Methodist Sunday School room ■ permanently organized a male chorus. I hose interested in the movement were Messrs. Paren, E. D. Engeler, W. H. Lee. D. W. Berry, W. P. Schrock, VV'esley Hoffman. Jonas Triteh, I)r. F. I. Patterson and Bruce Patterson. I)r. Patterson was selected as director and Miss Edna Hoffman as pianist. It is hoped that within a very short time, the organization may be increased to at least twenty four voices. ■ — o PASTRY SALE SATURDAY The Baptist ladies’ Aid will hold a pastry sale it* the Everett and Hite Wholesale fruit house Saturday, December 19th. Everyone Is invited to attend. SEND OUT CHECKS Old Adams County Bank Mails Christmas Checks to the 922 members OF CHRISTMAS CLUB The Total Is $23,354.21 and Three Times That of the First Year The Old Adams County Bank this afternoon mailed out checks to the people of this vicinity which total $23,354.21, this being the amount ol savings of the 922 members of the Christmas club which started last Christmas time.) Added to (the aj mount of the savings is three per cent interest and nearly one thousand people will have the cash to pay for their Christmas without feeling the expense as is the usual case. An imouncement in today's issue of the Daily Democrat asks you the question 'Are you a member?” and announces that the hank will next Monday start the third club payable next December. All over the country these clubs have become popular for they not only pro- j vide Christmas funds but they teach I the young and old how to save and it pays. In Fort Wayne the sum paid out at this time exceeds $300,000 and the stores are reaping a harvest. (T LOS ANGELES j Mr. Mary Crawford and Daughter, Edna, Arrive Safely at End of THEIR LONG JOURNEY Decatur Colony Met Them at the Station—Are Delighted With Place. Mrs. W. A. Kuebler has received a letter from her sister, Mrs. Mary | rawford, announcing the safe arrival | 3 f herself and daughter, Edna, at Los j Angeles, California., finding the Deca-j tur colony there well and happy. They ( found the difference in the settings of this state and California very great. Roses are blooming and in the rear ~„H „ o' 'he Decatur people’s homes there are great (’alia lilies in bloom, their stalks being as high as a person. The Decatur people, Including the M Burns and Frank Burns family. M ss Jessie McLean and others were at the station to meet them. They were taken to the Burns home, where they were Toyally entertained at dinner and then later on went to the Jerry -offee home for supper. The weath;rat times is quite cool, and fires are ary comfortable. . ROYAL NEIGHBORS’ NOTICE. All members of the Royal Neighbors are requested to meet in their new hall over the Rex theater Tuesday evening, when the election of officers wil ltake place.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, December 14, 1914,

WAS JR_ LONG Henry Richard of Ft. Wayne Succumbs Sunday—Was a Brother-in-law OF HENRY SCHULTZ Message Received Today— Funeral Will be Held on Wednesday at Home. The Henry Schultz family received word of the death of a relative, Henry Richard of Fort Wayne, Mr. Richard being the husband of Mr. Schultz' sister. The Fort Wayne Joumal-Ga-nette says of the death: "Henry Richard, aged sixty-one years, for many years a resident of Fort Wayne, died yesterday afternoon at the family home, 1513 Grant avenue. Death was , due to Bright’s disease and followed an illness of over six years. Mr. Ricoj ard was employed by the Haffner Bakery company until forced to re- | tire on account of ill health. The wife ! died about a year ago, but the followi ing children survive: A. G. and W. | (’. Richard, and Mrs. Frank Dodane, all of tills city. There is also one | grandchild. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 : o’clock at the residence, Rev. Pau! | Miller officiating." o — BIRTH OF A GIRL. Mr. and Mrs. Barney are happy over the birth of a daugn ter at their home on Mercer avenue, j There are four sons in the family, this being the only daughter living. The first born, a daughter, is deceas ed. Mr. Wertzberger is the we) known barber. GIVEN RELEASE Request of Rev, Wehmeyer That He Be Released Was Granted ~Y CONGREGATION Will Accept Call to Church at Bridgeport, Conn— Regret That He Leaves. At the congregational meeting at the Zion's Lutheran church yesterday 1 afternoon, the request of the Rev. H Wehmeyer, pastor, that he be releas ed to accept the call to the church at Bridgeport. Conn., was granted, al though the congregation is loath to see him go. Rev. Wehmeyer will preach his farewell sermon as pastor here the first Sunday after the New Year day, and will prepare to leave the first week in January for his new charge. The Rev. Hoffman of Union ' township will supply the pulpit here until the congregation secures a permanent pastor. Miss Clara Boknecht will be in charge of the parochial school until a new pastor and teacher is secured. The new charge to which Rev. Wehmeyer lias been called is a promising one, the mission field being a very excellent one. The city has a popu- | i a tion of 100.000, and the opportunity j for a building up of the church is j great. The charge is a splendid op , portunity for the pastor and the ad vancement an acknowledged one. Rev. Wehmeyer and family came here five years ago last November Both he and his wife have been faith, ful and conscientious workers, who have endeared themselves to all, and they will he missed greatly in nil dr partments or the church and school as well as by their friends in genera' in the city. They leave with the good wishes of all for continued and greater success in their new home. ———— — 1 funeral was held The funeral services for William El 7cy, whose death occurred early Sat I urday morning in Fort Wayne were | held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the home of the deceased man’s ■sister. Mrs. Mary Parrish, on Tenth St Rev. D. T. Stephenson of the Metlio- ■ dtst cVirrh officiated. Burial was made in the Maplewood cemetery.

| FIFTY YEARS OLD TODAY, Birth Anniversary of William J. J. Bell Celebrated. 5 William J. J. Bell, one of the best known men of the community. Is fifty years old today. The day Is being celebrated in a royally good manner at the borne of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vince Bell, at Craigville. There f was a big turkey dinner at noon, to * which the relatives were Invited, and the day is observed otherwise with special features. Mr. Bell is the . brother of Mrs. George Everett, Mrs. O. P. Mills and Mrs. H. S. Steele of this city. Members of their Tamllies were among the guests. oPOLICE COURT. * Joe Eley and Roy McClure were arrested Saturday evening by Marshal Melchl on the charge of public intoxication. They were brought ‘ 'Squire Kintz this morning and pleaded guilty to the charge. Each was ■ given a fine of $1 and costs. Neither 1 man had the necessary amount on ' him to gain his liberty, therefore they * will spend eleven days in jail. Me- ' Clure thought that he could get bail later on, however. r o ROADS ACCEPTED 1 Board of Commissioners 2 Held Continued Session l —Accept Many Roads. PRINTING CONTRACT [■ Again Awarded to W. B. Burford—Other Business Transacted. ' At the continued regular session of the board of county commissioner. Held this morning, the tfollowing macadam roads, built during the pas! year were duly accepted, upon recommendation of the viewers and engineer: L. W. Franks road, C. E Stucky, William Conrad, Willis Mag ncr, Noah Johnson, John W. Watson P. E. Fugate, George Roop, Erns: Doehrmau, Peter J. Bryan, South . Berne, Peter N. Moser, Henry Hite ■"red Hilpert, A. S. Keller and Pau Girod. Bids for furnishing the count) printing for the ensuing year wen then opened andtlie contract awarded to W. B. Burford of Indianapolis There wa9 only one other bidder Thornton & Levy Bros., and they bid only on the first and fourth classes. The sum of $64.50 for extras for brick, etc., on the heating plant at the county infirmary was allowed: extras for $31.20 on the Ruesser roa: were allowed and taxes amounting to i $40.24 were refunded to John P. Baker. The board adjourned to meet December 31st to allow bills. o A “DIXIE HIGHWAY” DAY. Indianapolis, lnd. v Dec. 4—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Governor Ralston today named January 11 a the date of the meeting of the gov ernors of six states for the purpose o furthering the "Dixie Highway” pro ject. He wrote to the governors oi Tennessee, Illinois, Kentucky, Georgia and Florida, asking them to attenr this meeting to be held at Cliatta nooga. The “Dixie Highway” as propose! would extend from Chicago to Jack sonville, Ela. Certain roads alread) make a complete and very direct highway. The aim of the confeymet will be to devise ways and means s< that these roads may be improved. Even during the past week with its very unfavorable weather, severe’ auto parties have passed U)rough In dianapolis enroute to Jacksonvilh over these roads that are at pr?seni very disagreeable. In Indiana the proposed road would pass through the following cities: South Bend Valparaiso, Logansport, Peru, Kokn mo, Noblesville. Indianapolis, Colum bus, Seymour, Scottshurg, Salem an< New Albany. o — • MEETS TUESDAY. - ir *' 1 r The December business meeting o - the Christian Endeavor society of the i Presbyterian church will be held at the manse on Tuesday evening. 283f4

SUCCESS IS SURE t Decatur Life Insurance Co. Will be Organized Withr in Few Weeks. i J ONLY SIXTEEN MORE 1 Needed to Complete the List r t of 250 Charter Members Necessary. The Decatur Life Insurance com I pany is no longer a possibility, hut . an assured institution for this county. , It will he organized during the next . few weeks. The Decatur Underwrit- , ers' company organized about a year r ago lias been working to that end ever i since and we were informed this r morning by H. M. Gillig, the presi- - dent, and J. S. Peterson, the sprre--1 tary, that the culmination of their hopes is in sight. During the past few weeks these two hustlers have in I creased the proposed membership from 169 to 234. This means that but sixteen more are necessary to complete the company as 250 each guar anteeing SIOO is the number neces- > sary to make possible the new company. They will tile with tlie state auditor the equivalent of $25,000, thus qualifying to do business. A life in stirancp company will prove one of the best business concems of the city after a short time for It brings large sums of money from outside territory and tbp men who are pushlug this organization deserve praise and assistance. If you wish to become a charter member of the_ Dei| tur Life Insurance company which in years to come will be the biggest business concern here, you will have to hurry. a jbOecord >7 or Indiana Will be Set by Red Cross Seals Campaign This Year. THE GREATEST EVER Movement is Recognized as Being One of Most Important of the Nation, Fort .Wayne, Ind., Doc. 14—(Special to Daily Democrat) —In a cominunlca tlon today, addressed to more than 600 Red Cross seal boosters in all sections of the state, Dr. Eric (Tull of this city, chairman of the advisory council of the Indiana Red Cross seals commission, takes an advance stand as a member of the medical proles sion. ' He declares that the work of the anti-tuberculosis organizations which are financed through the Red Cross seal, “can do more toward defeating tuberculosis and its appalling mortality, than anything we doctors enn prescribe.” Here is the text of the letter: “Only a few days and our annual Red Cross seals campaign will be over with and from present indications it will set a new record for Inliana. Let me express the hope that your territory is measuring up to the rest of the state and that the oroceeds from the seal sale in your community will be sufficiently large to provide a very definite and well planned crusade against the “white plague" next year. The world is recognizing more and more cuch day that education along preventive lines will accomplish more toward defeatng tuberculosis and Its appalling morality than anything we doctors can prescribe. "Since the money raised through the sale of Red Cross seals is used largely for the dissemination of edu'atlonal material throughout the state; since the efforts tending toward the conservation of life are recognized in America today as being the most important movement in the nation; since the reduction of mortality is acknowledged to be an economic factor in any community: since you ran prove to any business man that tuberculosis is a heavy and un- j necessary expense to the taxpayers |

and since this disease Is now known to be communicable, und preventable, you with all the rest of us certainly can work diligently and enthusiastically, with the proud conviction that we are helping in the noblest cause that ran be conceived by the human mind. "It will be extremely difficult to measure the net results of your activity In this seal campaign Who can tell the number of lives that may he prolonged because of your work and the work of your helpers In selling Red t’roßs seals now. Perhaps your own life or the life of some member of your family or of some friend will he protected from infection by a consumptive, who will be taught with the money derived from Red Cross seals in your community, that the dis ease is Infectious and that unless lie is careful, some one will get it from him! "In my capacity as chairman of tiladvisory council of the state Red Cross seals commission. 1 extend to you my sincere wishes for an unusually successful campaign.” HORSES FORARMY Inspector Morrse Will be in City Saturday to Buy Army Horses. AT THE SALE BARNS Will Buy Animals for the Artillery and Cavalry for the Warring Nations, Dan Beery, the well known horsi dealer of this city, is in receipt of i letter from Inspector Morrse inform Ing him that he will he In Decatui Saturday, December 19, to buy horsei for tbe warring European nations, ' be used in the cavalry and arttller service. Inspector Morrse will be at the D< catur horse sale barns on this da' and will be glad to buy as man horses as the farmers of Adams coup ty will bring In. The horses mus come up to the following deacriptlm and grade: Cavalry horses inup weigh front 950 to 1,100 pounds an stand from 15-1 to 16-3 hands big) The age limit will be from 5 to l 1 years. Horses for artillery mus weigh front 1,250 to 1,450, and stall from 15V4 to 16 hands high. It is ni known for which country the horse are being bought. WASKNOWNHERF Miss Agnes Seabold, Wei Known Bluffton Young Lady, Known Here DIED ON SUNDAY Was Niece of Mrs. Sophie Johns —Visited Here on Several Occasions. Miss Agnes Seabold of Bluff ton young daughter of Mr. and Mrs Chris Seabold. is dead from results o vaccluation during the recent sum' 1 pox scare in Bluffton and Wellt county. Mids Seabold is a niece o; Mrs. Sophia Johns of tills city, and had visited here on several oc cantons witli the Johns family, MisiNaomi Gass and others. Site former ly attended the Sacred Heart Acad emy in Fort Wayne and had many friends here and in that city. The Johns family went to Bluffton today to attend the funeral. The news ot her death was received with much sadness here. She was an especially charming and well liked young lady. - LIBRARY BOARD MEETING. The regular monthly meeting of thr. Decatur library board will be held thevening at the library. Mr. Yontz, the Burford mau, who was here on business relating to the printing contract, bis company being the successful purchased a ! half-bushel of orpngee as a treat for I the court house employes.

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TOOK FOUR WEEKS The Studabakers Made Two Thousand Mile Trip to Coronada. Florida AND ENJOYED IT Visited Many Places of Interest Enroute—A Description of Roads. At New Market we branched off the regular road, driving fourteen miles up the mountain to Luray, Va , visiting that evening, and, by electric lights, the Luray caverns, and found them wonderful, very beautiful, and well worth the trip, over a bad mountain road, one steady climb of two and a half miles, one steady Incline of five miles, being what we had to contend with. We stayed all night there, returning to New Market In the morning, and continuing on to Staunton, Va. We saw thousands of acres of apple trees, some bearing trees, somo young trees, and thousands of bushels ot apples dying on the ground in huge piles, or in barrels, on wagons, pulled by three horses, two behind one In front, rider on near hind hor-o hauling them to market. The roads were very fine, and wo were traveling the national highway, although still referring from time to time to our Blue Book. We also saw many Goodrich signs, anil I >• t : > state here that the auto t* the country should give a v■ e f thanks to the Goodrich pc -p’ • ! - the wonderful help these aims throughout the country givp to t * traveling in autos, for they hr! - • in many ways, especially th-m Carnlinas, Georgia and F'or well as in Ohio, northern states, especially where ' • were forced to detour, as we lmd > do many times, so that we could ft.ty, "Oh, there’s a Goodrich sign," in the way that we would greet an •Id riend. We passed through Staunton, Va., and on to Lexington, Va.. the home of Washington, amt Lee university, and tiie Virginia Military academy, each having a national reputation. not only on account of their age/, but because of the connection of General with tiie university, lie being the president of it after the late war nnd until his death, and because General Stonewall Jackson was a professor at the Virginia Military academy at tiie breaking out of tiie late war. We were shown the tomb of General Lee In the chapel of tbe university, likewise his study in the basement of tbe cltapel. Many others of the Lee family are buried in this vault besides General Lee, among the many being that of Light Horse Harry Lee of revolutionary fame, in front of the tomb is a beautiful marble, full length, itatue of General Lee. laying as though asleep, his sword by his side, many floral wreaths upon it. What impressed me so much was the most appropriate place to choose for the last resting place of a so dearly loved, so brilliant a soldier and scholar, in sight of bis last lobars and his home, for be lived and died in the house, still standing, just across the drive from tiie chapel, and where be bad planted many of tbe fine trees still standing. We also saw in the old cemetery which Is still there the grave of General Stonewall Jackson. He is buried with the bodies of two daughters under a magnificent equestrian statue, bearing the simple inscription. "General Jackson." We at first heard it reported that he was buried in the Virginia Military academy, buttablets say otherwise, tablets on place that at first marked Ills grave, and reliable people told us he was buried under the statue. Ills first wife is buried with her people, and the second one is still living some place (n South Carolina. FYom T/ ir.gton we drove to National Rridro. Va., staying there all night, and acing the Bridge the next morning, it is > wonderful view to look at, but ■ o .o is actually looking up the sft-Pisi t sides, he can’t heip but th'nk that when George Washington climbed up to the top and carved hie name ) stone, as they say lie once did 1 not have any idea of at one *i" - becoming “The Father of His Couo'ry." or he surely would not have el- nr - ed the feat. For myself I den “«* how he ever did it. From Natural Bridge we drove to Roanoke. Vn.. and from there to Rocky Mount, Vn. From (Continued on Page 3)