Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 70, Decatur, Adams County, 23 March 1915 — Page 4

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Under the new primary law which provides that there shall be one delegate for each two hundred votes cast at the last election, the republicans will have five delegates in Adams county, the progressives three and the democrats fifteen, in their respective conventions. It looks as if the Knox business men had hit upon the best method yet of solving the mail order problem. The Dollar Day sales inaugurated Saturday, proved the best thing yet as a business getter. The crowds came early and stayed all day, some from as far as Argos, Culver, Kingsbury and Walkerton.—Knox Republican. A report from the office of secretary of state shows that the number of licenses issued this year for automobiles exceeds the number issued at this time last year more than twenty-five thousand. Last year at this time the tag numbers were in the 28,000, and now they are in the 53,000 series. And yet we hear talk of hard times, no business and jitney bus lines. The republicans are already holding meetings over the state, organizing for the election which is eighteen months away. The election business is getting to be about the only one in which there is absolutely no let up. The time is past when a man can monkey with politics and do anything else but monkey with his business. “Billy” Sunday and his wife, who assists him in his work and is known as "Ma” Sunday, have arrived at Winona, their home, for a twh weeks' rest after closing their greatest meeting at Philadelphia and before ripening at Paterson, N. J. Sunday Ims what he calls \ i "God's Fund,” which l»a deposit in s ’Warsaw bank of one-teßth of his earnings and which he Jnsposes of in a charitabla way. deposit this trip to that fund was about $7,500. The average Indiana citizen who revels in an occasional respite from politics and entertains the idea that he is entitled to a breathing spell between campaigns is plainly doomed to disappointment this year. There isn’t going to be any rest. There isn’t gocans and the democrats —and particularly the former—have begun to get up party steam for 1916 in a fashion that Indicates an inherent belief in the value of an early start. Nor is the activity confined to mere curb gossip. The organizations have begun to hold

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' gat-to-gether meeting* over the state, - as witness this week’s instance in Fort * Wayne, to line up the forces for next . year’s dash.—Fort Wayne Spntinel. | DOINGS IN SOCIETY | WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. I L.SL' „ ’ Thursday. J Helping Hand—Mrs. Fred Reppert | at Sunday School Room. , Business Woman's Luncheon—K. of P. Home. Friday. Zion's Lutheran Aid —School House. "The pleasantest things in life are

pleasant thoughts, ’ And the greatest art in life is to have as many of them as possible.” t The Zion’s Lutheran Ladies' Aid so- ’ ciety will meet Friday afternoon in the ’ school room, when Mrs. Ed Goldner will be hostess. It is desired that ev- ? ery member attend. Mrs. Fred Reppert will entertain the Helping Hand society of the Ger--1 man Reformed • church Thursday aft--1 ernoon at the Sunday school room. The third business women’s luncheon will be given Thursday noon from 11 to 1 o’clock :at the Knights of 1 Pythias Home. At this time the committee on nomination, etc., for the permanent organization of the Business Women’s Bible club will report. Mrs. Charles Hakes of West Madison street arranged a very clever and pleasant surprise for her husband last evening for his twenty-seventh birthday anniversary- The party was given at the supper hour and a very delicious repast was prepared to which relatives had been invited. A fine birthday cake was the centerpiece of the table, tile cake having on its prettily decorated top the figures “27-1915.” The surprise was very complete. The party included Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Hakes. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hilyard and son, Glen; Harold Hakes. Mrs. Myrtle Wise and daughter. Beatrice; Charles Chronister. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hakes and daughter, Dorothy. The Fort Wayne Sentinel says: ”< stag dinner takes place this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harding, in South Webster street, m honor of Halsey B. Hulse, whose marriage to Miss Edith D. Harding will be a very quieTceremony on Wednesday at 1 o’clock at the home of the bride’s sister and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Hulse. Frank Hulse, of Stanhope, N. J., a brother to the groom, is the only guest from away who is here to attend the wedding. There are to be neither bridesmaids nor groomsmen In the wedding party.” Miss Madge Hite has returned from a week’s visit. She was the guest of Mrs. Lucile Hale Wilson at Mishawaka and from there went to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. John Glancy had as their guests at supper and for the evening, the Rev.-’and Mrs. L. C. Heesert and family. • PRAYER MEETING NOTICE All men, worhen and children of Mrs. Fred Linn’s prayer meeting district, are requested to meet at the Presbyterian church this evening at 6:45 o’clock to join the others in the march to the tabernacle. EGGS FOR HATCHING—Vigorous stock. White Leghorns and White Rocks. From separate pens: SI.OO a setting.--Vincent Forbing, R. R. No. 9, Decatur. >, 64t3

COURT HOUWE NEWS. t t Contrary to the prediction of one <4 the attorneys that the trial would probably last through the week, the case of the State vs. Earl Thrallkill, I charged with assault and battery #f;h I intent to kill George Davis, the PleasI ant Mills grocer, will probably go to I the jury about 4 o’clock today. The evidence was completed this afternoon and the arguments of the attorneys taken up. 1 Peterson & Moran, attorneys for Charles M. Carter, filed a new suit against Ray Carter et al., on notes. Macadam road bonds in the sum of $18,240 were sold yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock by Treasurer Archbold to ' the Old Adams County and First National banks for face value, accrued 1 interest and premiums. The ing were the premiums offered on the various roads and the amount of their bond issue sold: Jc,hn Hessler road, $4,880; premium, $7.32; John T. Lose road, $3,600; premium, $5.40; J. O. Bellßmeycr fioad, $3,680; premium, $5.52; Sam Teeter road, $6,080; premium, $9.02. Hazel Emery vs. Peter Emery, support. Appearance by F. S. Cottrell for the defendant Rule to answer. Peterson & Moran filed a new suit entitled L. Dirkson et al. vs. Charles Dirkson, on notes and chattel mortgage. Cordelia I. Townsend, executrix of the Lucy J. Gregory estate, was authorized to sell personal property at private sale for cash at market value and to report within thirty days after sale. Upon petition, Michael Miller, executor of the James Wagner estate, was ordered to sell personal property at public sale, after notice. Before Special Judge P. G. Hooper, Andrew Gottschalk, special administrator of the William Swartz estate, filed his resignation, which was accepted. John C. Moran applied for letters and these were granted, his bdnd being $3,000. The report of Mr. Gottschalk was approved. A partial distribution of funds, according to a written agreement was ordered. The heirs recently won out in a contest of the will which had left the estate to Berne for a hospital, provided the town raised a certain amount. Real estate transfers: James Rupel et al. to The People’s Loan & Trust Co., lot 51, Decatur, SII,OOO. o- ■ ■■ FIRE CAUSES THREE DEATHS. Muncie, Ind., Mar. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Fire that destroyed the greater part of the Dalawarc county infirmary early today resulte’J in at least three deaths. Three charred bodies had been recovered at 1:30 this afternoon and it believed the death toll will be seven. The Muncie fire department and others worked rapidly searching the ruins. The nearly completed new building was saved by heroic Work. The old building had been condemned. The bodies have not been identified. The missing are Wesley Studebaker, 73; William Studebaker, 38, son of Wesley Studebaker; Nelson Stout, William Nedary. Samuel McCarnel, Ben Stewart, day fireman; Frank Criss. The fire, which was first discovered in a wardrobe on the ground floor, spread rapidly, making it impossible for rescuers to reach the men's department on the second floor. o PROSECLTION WILL FOLLOW. Washington. D. C., Mar. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Attorney General Gregory admitted this afternoon that a prosecution would follow the attempt of the German ship Odenwald to escape from San Juan, Porto Rico, without clearance papers. He said he did not know what individual or individuals would be prosecuted until he received the Porto Rico district attorney’s report. Secretary Garrison stated his department was holding the Odenward "physically," pending the justice department’s action. — o WAS A SEVERE BLOW. Berling Mar. 23—(Special to Da'ly Democrat)—The German press generally admitted today that the fall of Przemysl was a severe blow to the Austrian allies, but praised the Austrian defenders. “We thoroughly agree with the Austrian war office that the fall of Przemysl has no important military bearing,” said the Kruze Zeitung. “But we are honest , enough to admit it is a painful blow.” Q CIGARETTE BILL READY. Lansing, Mich., Mar. 29—(Special to Dally Democrat)—The bill prohibiting the sale of cigarettes to minors in Michigan was ready for signature by Governor Ferric. following favorable action in the bouse today.

RECORDS BROKEN » , I i (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) , He Do?” "Honey in the Rock,” and i "Since Jesus Came Into My Heart.” ■ Mr. Clase sang a beautiful, heart- > touching solo, "The Man of GallleeC ■ Rev. Baker of the Presbyterian church ■ offered the opening prayer and Rev. ■ Buller of the United Brethren church closed the meeting with a word of Jprayer Surely the glorious power ■ and strength of God was behind the . words of Mr. McCombe in his sermon. Like the godly man that he is, the sound of each word and utterance of ' his heart, bore down on the minds and hearts of his audience like a pleading father, talking with his children. "God’s love is the food of life and there comes a time in everybody’s t life that you must decide for or against,God. God speaks kindly to his children and when you are cammanded by Him, don't fail the trust of God, but accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and be on the right side of the fence.” At the close of the meeting, Rev. Powell of the Methodist church spol.e a few words of praise and kindness to the party on behalf of those present. He said: “We have recently held a convention here with our bishops and fellow pastors present and other meetings of note have taken place in this building, but never before in the history of this church has such a congregation been assembled under the roof.” Immediately after the service hundreds of people cro vded to the front to say a few words of appreciation and shake hands with the members of the party. No definite arrangements were made regarding the tabernacle meetings which the Ossian people are anxious to have in June, but the demonstration of the evening services speak very well for such meetings and there Is no doubt but what Ossian will have the pleasure of the presence of the evangelistic party in the near future. 0 FAIRBANKS’ NAME MENTIONED. Indianapolis, Ind., Mar. 23—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Crawford Fairbanks, millionaire brewer, and recognized leader with Taggart, was mentioned from the witness stand today in the Terre Haute cases by John Neugent, former night chief of police. Neugent declared that Mayor Roberts told him to see Tom Beggs or Mr. Fairbanks and see if we couldn't get S3OO. “I went to the brewery, but Mr. Beggs waa in Kansas City. I had started to the Wabash Realty & Loan Company’s office to see Mr. Fairbanks, when I met Roberts, and Roberts said he had seen him.” Tom Beggs is Mr. Fairbanks’ partner and is manager of the brewery, and Fairbanks has his office in the suite of the Wabash Realty & Loan Company. Neugent was the most sensational witness so far in the trial which is the first attempt of the government to purify city elections. Neugent testified that Jim Gosson, present city controller, and the man who i. slated to take Roberts’ place In case Roberts is found guilty in this trial, used a big motor truck to Carry foreigners on registration day from the north part of the city to Harrison township. Neugent make retaarkable charges against various defendants. He said that “MaVor Roberts gave him a typewritten list bearing names of candidates on the prohibition ticket and said for him t%take the list to Louts Cruzan, deputy county clerk. Cruzan promised to see that the names were placed on the official prohibition ballot,” he said. o MAKE FORMAL APOLOGY. Washington, D. C., Mar. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Through General Palafax, the Mexico City Vil- , lista authorities today formally apologized to the Brazilian minister, who is acting for the Lnited' States in the Mexican capital, for the murder of J. B. McManus, according to state department advises. — o WERE EVENLY DIVIDED. Indianapolis, Ind., Mar. 23 —-(Special to Daily Democrats —Returns received today show that in yesterday’s liquor election the “drys" won at Martinsville and the “wets” at Ligonier. ■ There are several saloons in Martinsville and three in Ligonier. The “dry" - <v ijority in Martinsville was 84; and . Lie “wets” lead in Ligonier was 55.

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| LUNCHEON AND CONFERENCE Nearly eighty earnest personal working business men assembled at the K. of P. home this noon at the 1 next to last meeting for the business ’ men of the city The same good spirit ' of the lady attendants resulted in an- ’ other delicious dinner good enough ( 1 for a king to partake of and as plen- f ■ tiful’ as a ’’thresher’s spread.” Mr. t 1 and Mrs. Clase in a duet sang, "ItL Pays to Serve Jesus,” and Mr. Me-1 j Combe and Mr. Clase together sang j ’ "The Slighted Stranger,” Better than ■ any orchestra the singing of the mem- j 1 bets of the party is very pleasing and ’ enjoyable at the dinner hour. In the ( 1 after-meeting at 12:35 the testimony -of nearly every man In the hall shows plainly that the meetings are doing ■ wondors toward bringing men to Je--1 sub in the tabernacle meetings. Their efforts are bringing surprising re--1 suits, and they consider the work a pleasure, working with the "never give up” spirit. More prayer and personal work cards were handed cut and Mr. McCombe gave the “boys" a few pointers on how to do personal work In the after-meetings at the tabernacle. An honored guest present was Judge Edward Jackson, of New Castle, and those present were glad to hear from him what the people of New Castle are expecting to do when Rev. Honeywell and his party start their work there. The meeting closed promptly a( v l o’clock after a short prayer by Mr. McCombe . o ’ FUNERAL THURSDAY. Services for Late Fred Hoffman W be Held from Home. The fuheral services for Fredr Hoffman, the late well known / ing contractor, whose death oc. yesterday afternoon, will be heoi Thursday morning at 10:30 o’clock from the home, corner of Madison and Fourth streets. The Rev. J. H. Rilling of the Evangelical church will be assisted by the Rev. J. C. Hanna, of the Presbyterian church. The body will be laid to rest in the Decatur cemetery. Pall bearers win be the sons, Oscar, Wesley and Grover Hoffman, and the sons-in-law, Eugeue Runyon, this city; L. C. Vanderlip, Elkhart; Walter Plew, Gary. Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer and Dr. Fred Patterson will sing. In the item yesterday, the name of a brother, Geodfry Hoffman, who resides in Oregon, was omitted. ■ o GEARING WENT WRONG. A part of the gearing of the interurban car leaving here at 8:30 and returning at 11:30, got out of order and the car was held up at the Nine Mile house on its return trip. This necessitated the leaving of an extra car at cars leaving here on time. The disabled car was drawn into the car barns, and practically no inconvenience was caused. q ; MAY GO TO OSSIAN. So far as could be learned at three o’clock this afternoon the sale of the tabernacle building had not been completed, but it is rumored that the high bidder is a company of Ossian m<-n who are planning to use the lumber and rebuild the building at that place where they hope to have the McCombes and the Clases for a month s meeting in June. o NOTICE —It would be greatly appreciated If the person who borrowed , my lawn roller last spring would kind.ly return same to me at, once.—E. X. Ehinger. 70t3 WANTED —Two hustling salesmen to cover this territory with complete line of oils, and paints. Expe- . rience unnecessary. Write us today, i Industrial Refining Co, Cleveland, O. . WANTED —High class man to sell . trees, shrubs, roses, Vines, berry > bushes, bulbs, etc. Good wages. Per- > manent. Exclusive territory.—Brown . Brothers Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. . FOR SALE—A Seneca folding camera, postal card size, carrying case, 6 plate holders, trjpod, focusing cloth, 6 extra lenses. Camera alone cost sl6. 1 Will sell entire outfit for less than . cost of camera. inquire at this of- - Ace. 70tf ’ When you Order from us ' your measure is taken by an ’ expert, a man who can cut ■ and make a complete suit.— i Elwood Tailoring Co., rear of People’s Loan & Trust Co.

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