Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 110, Decatur, Adams County, 8 May 1915 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Pu»t !•!>•< Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rate* Por Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mall 25 cents Per Year, by mall $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice In Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. Most people will agree that General Sherman knew what he was talking about when he remarked some yea's ago that "War is hell,” and a halfcentury of supposed advancement in civilization has not charged that, unless it might be added that it's more so than ever. ~ s The Daily Democrat gives you the news, whether it happens in Adams county in any j>art of this country or in any foreign land, and we give it to you fresh and as accurate as one of the greatest press bureaus' of the world can secure it. The sinking of the great liner Lusitania yesterday afternoon was given in detail in this paper last evening, though the story did not break until the middle of the afternoon. The story of today is we believe as complete as it is possible to cover it arid we take pride in furnishing you this account, which we believe is authentic and which we assure our readers fully appreciate. • Neither expense or labor will prevent us from giving you the big news stories. Subscribe now. The attack upon the Lusitania and the sinking of that gnat commercial boat will cause many to express themselves hastily anj thus help in creating a sentiment favoring war. Tiie terrible disaster is to be deplored, but if the United States can avert war and its awful results besides which

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tlie loss of life yesterday would be but an incident, it would seem tiie a 1visable thing to do. So fur this nation has been neutral. So tar President Wilson’s course has been admirabl ■. So far the people of this great land have backed him up and they will continue to do so. The announcement • today that no statement would be made from the White House until authentic and official Information hi J been received, showed that the administration will not get excited. We . do not know what action tho pre .- dent will take in tills matter, we do not know what he and his able adv' • 1 ore will deem necessary, but we . , lieve that he is capable and desiro s of doing the right thing and ve . lieve he will do it. The people f . this country will r' 1 ’’ i to do that which is best for t , tion and h r , people. ♦ I DOINGS IN SOCIETY * WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. 1 T uesday Afternoon Club —Mrs. Ben Knap’". • W. C. T. U—Mrs. Fred Schafer. Wednesday. German Reformed Aid —Mrs. Ch : . ’ Miller. Thursday. r Euterpean—Mrs. W. P. Schrock. ? One better not to know so much than to know so much that ain’t so.—J<*li Billings. Miss Marcella Kuebler and i r . school friend. Miss Catherine C irroll, arrived home from the Sacr ! Heart Academy to visit over the ’ week-end with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kuebler, who leave Monday for a ten days’ stay at West Baden springs. I The Ben Hur Northern India la Fraternal Congress was held in Bln f ■ ton this week. It was decided to hold . next year’s congress in Kendallville. c I “The Home Guards," a class of girls t and boys under fourteen years of ago r of the Methodist Sunday school. held tiieir regular study period yestera tv afternoon at the home of their tea Iter. Mrs. Locke Bracken. They are " MWTWng a missionary book, put cut by the society, entitled, “Good Bir I. the Indian,” and this was in order yesterday. They gave an Indian pr >- gram had a very delightful study. The Euterpean club will meet ne .t Thursday with Mrs. W. P. Schrock. The Misses Ruby and Grace Mill ?r will have charge of the program. The Zion Lutheran Ladies' Aid . >! ciety held another fine meeting at the, school house yesterday afternoon and , quilted. after which Mrs. C. Bokneeht j served luncheon. The ladies have decided to do away with tiie luncheons for a while, because of the delay it causes and the inconvenience. “The Esquimaux” was the subject of the study for the Woman s Home Missionary society at the home of Mrs. Ered Schafer yesterday afternoon, when Mrs. John Niblick lead the study. The very excellent program as published was carried out. tho papers and music being very flue. Mrs. Schafer was asisted in entertaining by Mrs. John S. Bowers and 1 Mrs. Dallas Hower and refreshments ' were served during the social hour. | A nominating committee to report on the new officers to be elected at the June meeting was named and comprises Mesdames D. I). Heller, B. J. 1 Rice and C. L. Walters, rs■ ■ i Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fullenkamp will entertain Miss Eva Erwin of Fort Wayne over the week-end. The Ladies’ Afternoon club will he enetrtained Tuesday by Mrs. Ban Knaplte. Tho Woman’s Christian Tempers anee Union will meet with Mrs. Fred Schafer Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. John T. Myers will be assistant hostess. Mr. an<L Mrs. Dan Niblick will spend Sunday at Bluffton with Mrs. Niblick's brother, Frank McFarren and wife. The Evangelical Sunday school class taught by Eugene Runyon was very royally entertained last evening at the home of Dr. O. L. Burgener. The

re-organ Iza I ion was effected nt this I time, the following officers being elect- I ed: President Dr. Burgener; vice-pres-ident, Robert Gerard; secretary, John Baumgartner; treasurer, Billy Lina. Social and membership committees J were also named. After the business there was a Jolly social good time anti Mrs. Burgener served u very fine luncheon. Tiie next meeting will e the first Thursday in June witli Mr. Runyon. A name for tno class will be selected at that time. Miss Irene Gerard will spend Sunday in Fort Wayne with friends. Miss Marguerite Gerard and Mrs. Ph iIp Andener spent this afternoon in Fort Wayne. Mrs Mattie Avery has returned from an extended visit In Indianapolis and Zionsville. After a visit Here she will go to Rome City to open her two < cottages. i The Eastern Star lodge had a fine , social evening Thursday when thr >e candidates were initiated. They were < Mrs. Scott Bockover, Riley, Ohio; : Mrs. E. M. Tyrill, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. L. A. Graham. A line picnic , supper was enjoyed after the ses- , sion. ■* E. H. Kilbourne returned to Fort Wayne after a visit here. Mrs. Kilbourne remained for a longer stay at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. Deininger. o HUNDREDS DROWN AT SEA ■ - (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE l vivors arrived were pitiful in the >xtromc. Women, wet and bedraggled, their faces lined with terror from tho experience, were clinging io the men, many of whom wore only shirt and trousers. Nearly all were without shoes. Little children clung to their parents and cried bitterly. Two little tots helped to shore an elderly lady, who had been a long time in the water nd who collaps'V on the pier. C. Harwick of New York sail“l entered boat No. 17 under order", but it was over turned soon after striking the water. I then swam to boat No. 19, which had in it eighteen women, fifteen children and thirty men. Afterward this boat picked rp four other men ana one woman an : finally was towed safely to shore." Rescued sailors say that Captair Turner and officers did everything possible to keen passengers quiet, bit that the women rushed from boat t> boat and interfered with ffielr bein' launched. Many of tiie ten boats th' were lest were nearly filled when ill' boats struck tiie water. More th.:: 100 attached life belts to their bodies and leaped into the water. A gr' it many of these were rescued. Washington, May 8, — (Special to Daily Democrat)—The state depaitment today asked Berlin for a report 'of the Lusitania disaster. It expressi ed a desire that the report be ba='.i ,on the statement of the submari te I commander who made the attack —assumed that tiie liner was struck by a submarine. Ambassador Page, Loudon, advised the department that l:o had called on the Queenstown consulate for a full report and instructed that everything possible be done io aid the Aemrican survivors. He said he had sent Captain W. A, Castle an i Captain A. W. Miller military attaches at the embassy, to help. No cabinet meeting having been called for this forenoon, the president went golfing at 9 a. m. At police headquarters it was said, no request had been leceived from the German embassy r r special protection but that an unusually close watch was being kept ’■ guard against any violent action. London, May B—(SpecialB—(Special to Dally Democrat)—Lord Charles Beresford announced today that he will quest! 11 Premier Asquith in the house on the sinking of tiie Lusitania. It is understood that he will ask why an escort of destroyers was not provided. Washington. May B,—(Special io Daily Democrat) —In effort, the kais- i er’s foreign bureau was asked whether Germany was responsible for the Lui,:- i tania’s loss witli that of Americans ; on board. If sc, full details were 1 wanted. Tiie request was directed to ambassador Gerard, in Berlin, to be presented to the German foreign office. Aside from this announcement i Secretary Bryan said: "All we need to tell the public is that we are arriving at the facts as fast as possible and doing everything possible for tno ; injured.” o FOR RENT —A large front room suitable lor two, Phone 337 cr inquire i 330 Winchester street 10213 '

LONG RADUS RUN Death Temporary Winner in Life’s Race With Samuel Yost. WELL KNOWN MAN Succumbed to Tuberculosis Last Night—Bedfast Fifteen Weeks. A long race with death, In the form of tuberculosis, was closed last night at 9:30 when death finally won In the life’s race against Samuel Yo.it. aged 41 a well known and highly respected farmer of this county. Deall. occurred at the family home five miles southeast of this city. Mr. Yost had been ailing for a year or more. Everything that could be done to benefit him or prolong l.is life was done, and he went to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to spend the winter. He did not improve, and before his return here he took to hit bed, being bedfast for five weeks before returning home ten weeks ago. On return here, he continued bedfait an<j in all was bedfast fifteen weeks. Death has been expected for somo time, nevertheless his death comes as a shock to all. Mr. Yost was a well known road contractor, also, and became acquainted with many in his business, as well as social relations. i He was the son of Mr. and Mis. John Yost and was b/m ii'/tliA county December 26. 1873. The father is deceased but the mother is still living. He was married twenty years ago last November 17, to Miss Emma Klopfenstein. The bereaved wife and six children are living. One son, David, died thirteen years ago at the age of one year. The children living are: Ottis, Calvin, Nova, Oscar, Mary and Lelah. A brother, John Yost, and a sister. Mrs. William Reppert live south of this city. He also leaves a half brother. Joe Frye. Practically his entire life was spent In this county and Wells county, having lived in Bluffton. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon, leaving the nouse at one □'clock l<4 the St. John’s German Ro’ormed church at New Ville, or Vera Vruz, where tiie Rev. Schroerer will officiate. Rev. Kindie of puntingtoi, will also probably assist. The funeral procession will be composed of un automobile hearse and other autos. o FOFt 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, cistofn. Plenty of fruit Nice shade trees. Cement walks. Close to churches and school. It interested see Simeon J. Hain ttt the City meat market. 105m-w-stf o FOR SALE. Fine large dwelling house, in good repair, situated on North Second street, formerly occupied by Captain Patterson. Abargain if sold soon For price and terms see JAMES T. MERRYMAN, 91130 L O. O. F. Building. 0 PLANTS FOR SALE. Cabbage, tomatoes, egg, sweetpotato, yams and other kinds, at Werder Sisters, 524 Marshall street. 'Phone 347. 103t2 TILE MILL FOR SALE. I will rent or sell my tile mill located at Preble. It is in good condition and it is a splendid point for the business. Prefer to sell and will sell it at less than half price. Has 50 horse boiler and 35 horse power engine, good as new and a good heavy mill. This is your chance 75t30. DAVID WERLING. FOR SALE—A few fine laying pullets and Black Orpington cockerel, end five Indian Runner ducks. 'Phone 438.—Ge0. G. Flanders. 1061.3 FOUND —A small gold locket with initials engraved on back. Owner may have same by calling at this office and paying for this ad. 106t3 FOR SALE—FuII blooded Black Or pington and White Leghorn chick ens; also five Indian Runner ducks Phone 438. —Geo. F. Flanders. 96t!:

AMERICANSAS SHIELDS (CONTINUED FROM FA ° E ° N J’ S ' allies do so at their own risk. > • # a advertisement appeared orl «^ ta n may be in waiting tor it as they <■ t for the Lusitania. 1 Berlin. May 8-(Special to. TW Democrat)—The Russian Balt c « port of Lilian has been captu the Germans, according to an statement from the war L < afternoon.. New York. N. Y. May 8-tSpecmt £ to Dhily Democrat)— American line , ►fficials this afternoon scouted a rumor which many admitted was in * eulatlon locally that the steamer New , York, of their line, due in Liver £° tomorrow, had been torpedoed. The line officials declared that they ■< absolutely no word from their Londm office and were not worried by the ruto Daily Democrat) The fau.ure ' ness incidental to the Lusitania disaster. ■ COURT HOUSE NEWS. John Baker qualified as executor of the estate of his father, the late John P. Baker, giving SIO,OOO bond. Trustee John Miller of Preble township filed a remonstrance against the Ernest Bauermeister drain. —o " HORSE SEASON—I9IS. Ebene, Belgian, No. 47014, American, No. 3486. A beautiful bay Belgian, 2400 pounds, imported August 21, 1908. Sired by Major d’ Onkerzeeze, 1084. Dam is Delta, 20539 . Took first in class and sweepstakes at Van Wert Fair in 1910. Neron is an elegant black, Percheron Norman, with white star in forei head, seven years old, weighs 2100 : pounds. Sire Cassimer, 44206. Dam is Parlette, 45903. Took first in class and sweepstakes at Van Wert fair in . 1910-11. Both are extraordinary movers, well ' built and of the best stock in Europe Terms, $15.00 to insure a colt to.stand and suck. Will stand Mondays and Tuesdays at Conrad F. Germann’s farm, one mile west of Wren, Ohio, week at keeper's home. FARMERS’ HORSE CO,, Wren, Ohio. W. W. Stewart, Keeper. 78-t&s3mo ■ - —-o FOR SALE—Duck and geese eggs for hatching. From full-blooded stock. See Willis Johnson at the WANTED —Neat, energetic young women to solicit Neck-Tie Insurance. Something ucw. Three out of five men buy. Experience unnecessary. $2.00 per day straight salary. Write quick.—Bestever Mfg. Co., Dept. 161 East St. Louis, 111. 95t3. MALE HELP WANTED—Railway mail clerks, carriers wanter. Good pay, life positions. Pay for instruction after you receive position. Apply ' Liberty Institute, Rochester, N. Y. FOR SALE —Four covra, 1 registered Holstein, will be fresh in 5 weeks, 1 half-blooded Holstein, with calf by side. Other two are good ones.— Jesse A. Ray, 4 miles south of Peterson, Monroe 'phone 83D3 MEN —Our illustrated catalogue explains how we teach the barber trade in few weeks, mailed free. Write Moler College, Indianapolis, Ind. 99t6 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. & Reinking furniture store. ROOMERS WANTED—AppIy Mrs. U. E. Cramer, 242 No. 6th St. 88t3 FOR RENT—Barr, on Marshall street. —ll. B. Gregory, 'phone 151. 96tf* I* OR SALE —Two full blooded Jersey male calves; one 6 months old; other, 2 months old. Inquire of Wm. A. Myers, Decatur, R. R, No. 2, Craigville 'phone. ' 105t3 LOST—Between Hartings & Bakers restaurant and Hartings home on N. Third St., a K. of C. watch charm, Finder please return to Mr. Hartings at tiie restaurant jqhj FOR SALE—at 223 N. 10th. St. one wood or coal range, kitchen cabinet side-board, center-stand, 2 rockers sofa, 2 sets springs and 2 lieds.ln good condition. Priced reasonable. 10H3 V 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 Coiinyt Bank, loitf WANTED— To hire farm hand by t ] lP month. Best of reference Remand- ■~ l1 ' Inquire this office.

" Rflß s POOR BOX 1 about t’ ver > "‘I the trance to the • of t i on gs up an old kn , ul(1 used them >’-» from the »acri»ty hlg burglar toe J. w]lU . h tlie obtained and h ■ ujs / fallS 'and breaks arm. dt y, fell thia her home, ha'lns J un(Ja ißga rf eP He s rWt wrist wae aboar . was only a eprala. but she thoug preparatlons and ufter , (cign waß came to this ci • ■ ] iai i Vlßite(l who found tl ‘ IM Harriet L. Coverdale.

mother, Mrs. wiatflr who has been wi ‘h ‘>o feet . v and who has been ill. H « eK p ter. notice to public. All persons knowing themseim m- , debted te Williams & Sons ar jested to settle same with jMUce the Peace Kintz not later than t. 17th of May and avoid further costs Id the future. 93t6 WILLIAMS & SONS. ICE CREAM SOCIAL. > — The Ladies’ Aid society of the Pleasant Mills M. E. church will serve tee cream and cake at the hall Saturday evening. May Sth. An invitation Is extended to all. 10812 0 — FOR RENT—A middle room in the Gregory building at the corner of Madison and Third streets. Inquire of Jesse Sutton, agent. S2tf LOST—Pocket book containing lock t and chain; also fifteen cents. Finder please notify telephone 566. 10613 Mr. Krimmel, the piano tuner of Fort Wayne, is here for a few days. Parties wishing pianos tuned can leave word at the Murray Hotel, at their earbest convenience. Phone 57. !08t2

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the court news Wm. Frazier Appointed In. heritance Tax Appraiser in Wetzel Estate. THE CARTER case Is Dismissed —Appearance for Jeff Klopfenstein is Entered. 1). B. Erwin, attorney for Samuel ’f. Niblick has tiled a ease against Je s;e Niblick, for money paid on account, 1 demand $"0- — Elisa Hofstetter, administratrix C f ■ the Jacob Hunziker estate, filed h-

ventory number one, whicii court approved. William Frazier was appointed heritance tax appraiser in the Peter Wetzel estate. In the case of Jesse Koos vs. Charles Dirkson et al. the motions of Charles and Lizette Dirkson for a new trial were overruled. Exceptions were taken. The hearing of the claim of William Byrd vs. Morris and Ephraim O’Harra administrators, was set for May 28. The case of Charles M. Carter vs. Roy Carter et al. was dismissed and costs paid. In the case of the state on the re- , lation of Ella Andrews vs. Jeff Klop- > fenstein, appearance was entered by Peterson & Moran for the defendant. . Rule to answer. - [ Real estate transfers: Christoph'r Haviland to Grant Haviland, deed, j with new added, for lot t Geneva. SSOO. e o 2 Democrat Want Ads Pay.