Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 106, Decatur, Adams County, 4 May 1915 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT: FuMl«h«a Every Evening Except ' Sunday by .' The Decatur Democrat Company LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subecrlptlon Ratea Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Ter Month, by mall 26 cents Per Year, by mall 12.50 Single Copies 2 centa Advertising ratea made known on application. "TElered at the post office in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. Just the same it looks mighty good to see a truck spinning around over the city advertising that the municipality has light, power and water for sale. It pays to advertise and as it happens this advertisement is free for tin* truck saves time and money to the department, over the old horse and wagon means of getting about. You might as well be dead as out of date. Decatur is moving forward. The Decatur Chautauqua will this year be in charge of the Decatur Association, which lias promised to give all profits to the Civic Improvement society. It should therefore lie remembered that if any profit is derived that profit will go toward providing play grounds for the children. When you buy a ticket for this great week of entertainment you therefore help in a double good to the community. providing this educational treat and aiding in the movement to furnish delightful, healthy and clean out door amusement grounds for the children. Get ready, for when these ladies start out to do things they do them well and the Chautauqua this year will be the greatest success ever known here. It is with more than passing regret that we chronicle the death of Hon. Union Banner Hunt, one of the leadin? citizens of the state and a special friend and favorite in his own county and section of the state. He attained many honors all of which he carried with modesty, which denoted the real bigness of the man. He was Secretary of State, private secretary to Governor Hanly, the first chairman of Indiana Railroad Commission, and for many years past he has been president of the insurance department of the supreme lodge Knigl/s of Pythias. His has been a busy and useful life, a life of real accomplishment.. He dies honored and respected, loved and admired, and those who have known and come in contact with his keen personality have not only been impressed but benefitted as well. No greater tribute can be paid humankind. Jack Konnelly of Fort Wayne, Prudential Insurance agent, was here today on business.

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1 ’ ▼▼▼▼▼▼ VWV i DOINGS IN SOCIETY ii ♦ AAAA—— A ——AA ——.A — AAA AAA A A 4 V vwwv wwwwwww “““▼▼▼▼▼, < WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Monday Young Women’s Bible Club—Central School. ( Progresstive S. S. Class—Mrs. C. A. Battenberg. Research Business Meeting—Mrs. J. C. Sutton. T uesday l*resbyterian Missionary—Mrs. A. Dugan. Wednesday. Wednesday Afternoon Five Hundred Club —Mrs. Lawrence Klelnhcnc (evening). Thursday. Walther league—At S< hool Hou -. Baptist Brotherhood —C. E. Bell. Helping Hand Society—Mrs. Jo in Bieneke at Church. Presbyterian Aid- Yrs. J. C. Pit J terson. Friday. Methodist Missionary—Mrs. Ft '1 Schafer. Zion Lutheran Aid—Mrs. C. B necht hostess at school house. Eastern Star initiation —Maso: c Home. This is the true nature of home —it is the place of peace; (he shelter not only from all injury, but from all terror, doubt and division.—Ruskin. The Zion Lutheran Ladies’ Aid society will meet Friday afternoon at the school house. Mrs. C. Boknecht will be hostess. , The Walther League will have its regular meeting Thursday evening at the school house. Mrs. Henry Hite and daughters, Madge and Fan. went to Fort Wayne to attend the reception given for Mr. and Mrs. Dick Blossom, who w?re married today. The bride was formerly Miss Ruth R. Flick. The Young Woman’s Bible club had another splendid meeting last evening. although on account of the rain, the attendance was cut to forty. Miss Lena Butler was received as a new member. The study of the prophecies and their fulfillment has been completed and the study of t.te thirty miracles of Christ was begun, with Mrs. Emma Daniel, leader. After the lesson the first social was enjoyed. There was a general “getting acquainted” and refreshments of i-e cream and cake were provided. Miss Cravens, chairman of the social committee, and her assistants were tn charge of the social The Loyal Men's class of the Christian church which meets Tuesday, May 18, with J. E. Anderson, will have another debate, the question being, “Resolved, That the Philippine Islands Should be Made Free and Independent by the United States.” The affirmative debaters are: J. E. Anderson, Jacob Magley and William Darwechter; the negative: Dr. C. R. Weaver, Frank Kern and John Schultz. The Research club held its closing business meeting yesterday afternoon with Mrs. J. C. Sutton, this completing the first year's work of the club. The election of officers was held, the

same stuff being retained. They are: ’ President, Mrs. R. D. Myers; treasur- ■ er. Mrs. O. L. Vance; secretary, Mrs. C. D. Lewton. The club lias twentyfive members and the study next year will be a miscellaneous program, as It was tills year. The club is divided into four sections, each having a work i to do. One will be in charge of the opening; another the guest day; the third the closing; and the fourth, the | program. The new season will open In September. Dr..'Theodore Pett, dentist, of To- ' ledo, and Miss Romaine Rumps, of Van Wert, were married at sunset Saturday in St. Mark’s Lutheran church at Van Wert. Rev. F. W. Rohlfind officiating. Only a limited number of relatives and friends were in attendance. Dr. Pett and bride departed immediately for Toledo to reside. The bride was formerly society editor of the Van Wert Times. The Woman’s Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will be entertained by Mrs. Fred Schafer, who will be assisted by Mrs. J. S. Bowers and Mrs. Dal Hower. Attention is called to the fact that the time lias been changed from Thursday and Friday afternoon. Mrs. John Niblick will be in charge of the study. Mrs. Charles Miller. Mrs. Charles Brodbeck and Miss Lydia Kirsch will go to Fort Wayne tomorrow to attend the Hope hospital nurses' com men foment. Miss Neola Moyer is a graduate. Mrs. D. M. Reed and children, Reifert. Margaret and Paul of Detroit. Mich, will arrive tomorrow from Claypool for a visit with her mother Mrs. Mary Fullenkamp and family. Mrs. Lawrence Kleinheuz will entertain the Wednesday Afternoon club Wednesday evening. The Progressive Sunday sch >o! class of the First Prebyterian church was royally entertained last even' g at the home of Mrs. C. A. Battenberg when Mrs. Battenberg and Mrs. C. C. Pumphrey served as hostesses. After the business of the meeting h id been finished, the evening was spent in a social manner and a most enjoyable time was had. Light refreshments were served. ON IMPORTANT MISSION. San Francisco, May 4 —(Special io Daily Democrat) —United States Ambassador Guthrie arrived here tod. y from Japan on the steamer Manchuria, enroute to Washington. His mission is so urgent that he even refused to visit the Panama-Pacific exposition between his arrival and the time of his train east departed. He refused to discuss the Chinese-Japanese crisis or admit that his present trip was concerned with that situation. o —— PENETRATE ALLIED LINES. Berlin, May 4—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The German forces o|>erating in Belgian territory have again hammered their way through the allied lines. In an official statement issued today the office declared that the Germans have captur 1 Zevencote, Zonnedeke and Westhock. The allies in retreating were subjected to a very heavy fire from the G > ; man batteries north 'and south .-f Ypres. o STRUCK BY AN AUTO. While crossing Monroe street, mar the river bridge, James Coverdale was struck by the fender of a passing automobile this morning and thrown against the curbing. His nose wasp badly bruised and scratched and his face skinned up considerably, but for- 1 tunately he escaped without serious injury. The driver of the machine failed to stop and his identity is un- 1 known. i o i A. B. CRAMPTON IS HONORED. I I Delphi, Ind.. May 4—(Special to - Daily Democrat) —A. B. Crampton, ed- ' iter of the Citizens-Times, and civil war veteran, today announced his up- 1 pointment as governor of the Marlon i soldiers’ home, with a salary of $3,000 1 a year. He takes office. June 1.1 • o POLICE COURT. i t The paternity case filed against < Roy Steele by Vernia Harmless, and 1 which was to have been heard this I afternoon before 'Squire Kintz, was t postponed until Thursday afternoon I at 2 o’clock. —— -v — a EASTERN STAR MEET. C A A called meeting of the Eastern. F Star is announced for Thursday even- - ing. All are requested to be present. o FOUND—A small gold locket with initials engraved on back. Owner may have same by calling at this of- e fice and paying for this ad. 106t3 6

TRACTION LINE ! WAS SOLD TODAY i (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) link in the traction lines of the middle west. Mr. Koenig and Mr. Dirkson say they represent only their own interests, but that if they secure the road they ex|>ect to offer to the old stock- ] holder* the opjiortunlty to take their share of any profits that may be d • rived, provided, of course, that they assume their share of the responsibility. Judge Hartford of Portland was expected on the afternoon train to either approve or disapprove the sale. Q. WILL OPPOSE DRINK TAX. I London, May 4 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Following a conference of the nationalist members of parliament it was announced that they had decided to oppose the new cabinet drink tax. This is the first open break since the outbreak of the war. It is considered certain that many of the laborites will support the natlonalisis in their stand. They are very bitter over the continual reiteration of the charge that the workers of the nation in reality are drunkards. The labor leaders plan to make an open protect in parliament that through drink their followers have seriously impeded British success. o ; DENY TURKISH SUCCESSES. London, May 4—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The admiralty this evening issued a formal statement fitly contradicting all claim of Turkish suc-k-esseV, in the Dardanelles. “Our forces have repulsed all attacks of the enemy, and have inflicted enormous losses on it.” o — UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES To keep his fireside friends during th’ summer ez well as th’ winter, Grocer Hupp ex removin’ th' boxes an’ barrels frum aroun’ th’ stuv an’ puttin' in upholstered wilier chairs, fans an’ free ice cream cone service. o FOR SALE. The Geary home on West Madison street can be bought for a very low price, if taken soon. Nice large lot, eight rom house; buildings for coal, wood, chickens, and cow stable. Good drove well, cistern. Plenty of fruit. Nice shade trees. Cement walks. Close to churches and school. If interested see Simeon J. Hain at the City meat market. 105m-w-stf o FARM GATES FOR SALE. I have taken the agency for the Peerless self-raising farm gate, formerly held by z my father, Howard Shackley, now deceased. Any one desiring to purchase these gates, or any information on them, kindly 'phone 10 on H, Decatur 'phone or the Preble 'phone. Shipment will be here in ten days. 88tl2 SAMUEL KA SHACKLEY. o BARBER OUTFIT FOR SALE. We have five chairs and everything to go with them, which, we will sell all together, or singly, at a bargain price. Inquire of John Lose at the Lose Bros.’ shop in the Trust building. 81tf 0 WANTED—S2O to $35 per month extra money to any employed person without interfering with regular work. No selling .no canvassing. Positively no investment. Unemployed need not apply. Address The Silver Mirror Co., Inc., 123 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. 105t4. FOR RENT —Two houses. Each part ly modern. On brick street. First class condition No deadly railroads to cross City and soft water. Good neigh l orn. Good gardens, no chickens three blocks from the court house. Call phone 65 or inpuire at 402 Mercer Ave. , 100t3. ’’’OR SALE —Modern home near business section of city, nine large rooms well arranged, bath furnace, good cement cistern. Enquire of A. D. Suttles. at Old Adams Counyt Bank. lOltf FOR SALE —Eighteen room rooming house, 2 baths and large dining 1 room. Hot water heat, good loca- 1 tion. Lovely home for widower or • couple. We wish to leave the city. Address “The Home,” 202-204 West Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, In- ! (liana. 103t2 ■ FREE CINDERS —We have a couple of loads of cinders and ashes which any one may have for the hauling. ! Get them quick. Back of Yager Bros. 1 & Reinking furniture store. FOR RENT —Bam on Marshall street. ( —R. B. Gregory, 'phone 151. 96tf 4 o t BOARD AND LODGING. I I Splendid rooms; excellent board; 2 electric lights; telephone and bath. 632 No. 2nd St.; telephone 758. ts. .1 1

SECOND NAMED Ishmael Macy Will Also go to Culver Military Instruction Camp. FROM MAY 10 TO 24 County Superintendent E. S. Christen Recommends Appointment. Ishmael Macy, a junior in the high school, has also received an appoiinment to represent the Adams count) schools at the Culver Military Academy instruction camp, May 10 to May 24. Some time ago County Superintendent E. S. Christen was asked to appoint one boy, and for those who applied a schedule of grades and standing in school work was furnished by Principal M. F. Worthman of the high school. Truman Hey was found to have the highest qualification and received the appointment. Mr. Christen, however, found that Ishmael Macy was so close a second that it was very difficult to decide between the two boys. In writing, he mentioned this fact to the Culver authorities, and recently received a letter stati.i ? that because of this, they would receive the two boys. Hence, Ma y will also go. All expenses of the boys, including their uniforms, will be furnished by the academy, except transportation there. They will have a fine time. Macy is a son of Postal Clerk and Mrs. E. B. Macy. o COURT HOUSE NEWS. The trial of Louis W. Meyer vs. F’rank J. and Joe J. Johns, was resumed today in the circuit court before Judge D. E. Smith and a jury, having been continued from last Friday. The case was venued here from the Allen superior court. The plaintiff alleges that he built for the defendants a business building in New Haven. They were to rent the same for two years for sllO a month; and for three years thereafter for $l2O a month. He alleges that the defendants took possession April 7, 1914. and refused to pay rent or to give possession. 'Demand for (lie rent was made in the May following the taking possession. He asks for possession of the property and SSOO damages. Robert A. Driebelbiss of Fort Wayne and Peterson & Moran represent the plaintiff, and Leonard. Rose & Zcllars and C. J. Lutz, the defendants. John Henry Bleeke and George Gentis were appointed by Judge Smith to serve as members of the board of review witli the regular officials thereof. The board will convene June first and probably continue lonjjpr than the thirty days, because of the appraisement of real estate which will come before them this year. A marriage license was granted fra Fuhrman, merchant of Huntington, bom July 16, 1893, son of David Fuhrman, to wed Mabel Runyon, born O ■ tober 1, 1890, daughter of B. Runyon, of Berne. A decree of quiet title for Albert Bauman against Sarah E. Jenkins et al. was rendered. The clerk was ordered to make a transcript for record and the clerk is ordered to release the mortgage of record. Upon petition of Henry Decker, it was adjudged that Harriet Bucher is aged and infirm and incapable of managing her estate, and that a guardian should be appointed for her. Mrs. Bucher was unable to appear in court. George Shoemaker qualified as her guardian. The Fort Wayne News says: “A marriage license was issued to Robert A. Andrews. 61. veterinary surgeon; Della A. Andrews, 32.” The time for the report of the drainage commissioners in the John G.Scherry drain, has been extended to June 5. The two damage cases of Vevia against Dunkelberg were set for June 3rd. Real estate transfers: Hattie Studabaker, lot 620, Decatur. $340Homer Gause et al. to L. A. Holthouse, lot 278, Decatur. $l2O Eva C. Reger et al. to David E. Smith, lot 47. Decatur. $2400; Vilas E. Haecker et al. to Berne Overall & shirt Coripany, lot 2, Berne, $10,000; Paul Felber et al. to Lewis A. Sprunger, lot 290, Berne. $450. Democrat Want Ads Pay. «

gifts I -Lvovs the nicest gifts of alf, ■ 0 1 \ Je 1 w . elr /i l f e e the good I And hi nj e se ] ec tion o£ Diamonds, ■ old sc h °°l dW • . and Jewelry Novelties Watches, Pendants . e . Nf) ■ cover a wide range have gjfts matter what your . j remember if it comes I s w pi& italTOJSPle< “ ses just a lilt,e I S better. 3 IpiSEHoSvSTKEj' “If its new, we have it.’ . I j lawn mowers The INDIANA BALL BEARING, a first class I high wheel, ball bearing mower the easiest I pushing mower on the market. This mower for I 56.90 is equal to any SB.OO mower. Other mowers at prices ranging from $3, up. Are you prepared to take care of your little chicks. When driving along the road you will see our Sanitary Brood coop in almost every chicken park. Let us explain the merits of this coop. If it is anything in the harness line you need, WE HAVE IT. CHAS. F. STEELE & COMPANY NORTH SECOND STREET I

Early cabbage and tomato plants on sale at Fullenkamp’s. 105t3 FOR SALE—Two full blooded Jersey male calves; one 6 months old 1 other, 2 months old. Inquire of Win. A. Myers, Decatur, R. R. No. 2, Craigville ’phone. 10513

Are You For Decatur? We Can Hear The Boosters Yell. “You Bet,” Till The Shutters Are Up. The People of Decatur are full of Pepperino and Tabasco Sause, and are looking for material and equippment that is up to the 1915 Standard. The Lawrence Electric Co. maintains tl e 1915 Pace. (all them for housewiring and everything Electrical. The Lawrence Electric Company I THECADU_I_AO~ Combination Cleaner k n „ Cleaner with Carrie q three Vacuum light in weight and '* ee Per attached. It is Uy be used uX a r n LT’ Pl ? e “ baiii Can exremoving and enmtvir. °V ier furniture. In soil your hands or *tSne USt n agy , ou need not special price f or a fe ™» S 9 50 Beavers & At? L_ and Ruga, p ho 2o

The time for the closing of the Boy’s Corn Club has been extended to Saturday, May 8 Be sure to get in Peoples Loan & Trust Co.