Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 195, Decatur, Adams County, 16 August 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 195.

HAVE GREAT JNFLUENCE Massing of German Troops on Servian Frontier May Throw Balkan States TO THE ALLIES’ SIDE Carranza Authorities Will Endeavor to Interrupt Transmission of Note. (United Press Service) Ronin, Aug. 16—(Special to Dally Democrat)—Massing of Austro-Oer-man troops along the Servian frontier, and the bombardment of Belgrade. coming at a critical time in the Balkan negotiaions may throw the balance in favor of the allies and bring Bulgaria. Roumaina and Greece Into the war. Dispatches from Bucharest and Sofia early today said the greatest alarm has been caused there by news that the Austrians have resumed the offensive on the Serbian frontier, preliminary t> a drive through the Balkans to the relief of Turkey. Both Roumania and Bulgarian diplomats fear such a move threatens the national existence of their countries. Both the Grecian aad Servian parliamentstnet today and tiie Roumanian crown counsel met yesterday. The decisions they are to make probably will settle the fate of the Balkan states and will have a tremendous influence upon the outcome of the world’s war. , Washington. D. ('.. Aug. 16—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Carranza authorities will not attempt to prevent transmission of the Pan-Ameri-can note to Mexican leaders. Diplomatic Agent Parker reported from Mexico City today. General Gonzales, commanding the city, informed Parker he will conduct safely messengers who will take the note to Carranza territory. Yet there was some delay In the issuance of those safe conducts, consequently many fractional leaders were still unserved today with copies of the appeal. General Carranza and Villa had received theirs, however. From them, at least, prompt responses were expected. Carranza’s failure to hold up the note was considered a good sign. Some thought he liked it belter than he had expected. Others believed he was satisfied lie could depend on the loyalty of the leaders under him, so saw no occasion for exercising a censorship. General Villa’s response, supposedly favorable was thought to be on its way to Washington. No confirmation was obtainable at the state department that Gen. Calles, a Carranza commander had already replied, leaving everything In the first chief's hands. Washington. D. C., Aug. 16 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—After battling nearly thirty-six hours with a gulf coast typhoon which cost the lives of two marines, the battleships New Hampsire and Louisiana were steadily plowing toward Mexican waters today. The Sacramento nearly forty-eight hours overdue, with the Brazilian and Gautemalian ministers to Mexico on board, was expected to reach New Orleans late today. Washington. Aug. IC,— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Justice department agents are probing wholesale charges of a $2,000,000 a week German propoaanda in the United States as they are appearing in documentary and other form in the New World. Attorney General Gregory admitted this today. "I cannot say we have gone very deeply ly into the matter as yet.” he said "but the department takes official cognizance of such things and there may . be developments later, depending on what is brought to light. The department will probe thoroughly anything that looks like a breach of neutrality. Further than this I do not care to speak. New York. N.~ Y.. Aug. 16—Special to Dally Democrat) —Count Von Bernstorff, German ambassador, came to Now York today. He spent the entn e forenoon in his hotel room going over newspapers containing articles of alleged German munition propoganda methods in this country. The ambassador said he had nothing to say, neither did he care to give any reasson

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WILL OPEN RESTAURANT Martin & Joseph, proprietors of the ' Sanitary Lunch Room and Steam Bakery announce the opening of thc.'r restaurant tomorrow. No expense has been spared in making this npo cf tho cleanliest and most sanitary cases and bakerys in Indiana and large pat ronage is assured the men. The newest and most up-to-date furniture and fixtures have been installed, the building is new and everything is conducive to the highest class service. Both Mr. Martin and Mr. Joseph have had much experience in the restaurant business and thoroughly understand it. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to call and inspect the new restaurant. o SOCIAL AT MAGLEY An ice cream social will be held Saturday evening at the Kolter store ut Magley. Everybody Is invited and a good time assured. Plenty of good things to eat. • 195t3. MEET TOMORROW Stockholders of Old and New Traction Line to Discuss Plans, BOYS ARE HUSTLING Are Enthusiastic Over Prospects—Believe it Will be Paying Proposition. A meeting of the old stock holders, bond holders and claim holders of the Fort Wayne & Springfield railroad company, has been called for Tuesday evening, at the rooms of the Peoples I-oan & Trust Company, at which time they will meet the men who are boosting the Fort Wayne, Decatur & Southern railroad and hear the exact conditions and probabilities discussed. The new company is progressing we are informed and it is the desire to complete the plans for the new organization as rapidly as possible. The men behind the gun have worked earnestly and consistently towards one end, to give the old stockholder a chance to save himself, and they have every confidence now in their ability to do so. To those who are interested they will gladly tell every detail and that is the purpose of this meeting. If the plans work out it means much for Decatur including the retaining here of the general offices, (Continued on Page 3.) o ATTACKS FAMILY C. *H. Hayslip Assaults and Badly Injures Stepdaughter and Wife. AT MADISON HOTEL This Afternoon — Trouble Said to Have Originated Over Automobile. Angry at the interference of his step-daughter, Myrtle Dunbar, in an arugment which he was having with his wife, C. H. Hayslip, this afternoon lost his self-control, knocked Mrs. Dunbar to the floor, tramped on her and otherwise badly bruised and injured her, then struck his wife, knocked her down and ran from the house to the mill in the north part of tho city where he was arrested a shott time later by Policeman Reynolds. Acordlng to the story of Mrs. Dunbar, Hayslip had been in an angry frame of mind for the past week and the climax came this noon when an argument ensued over the ownership : of an automobile. The trouble occurefl in the corridor of the Madison Hoi tel of which Mrs. Hayslip is manager. Mr. Hayslip was threatening to strike Mrs. Hayslip and was overhead by Mrs. Dunbar who had just entered the corridor. She immediately went ’ to the assistance of her mother and ’ attempted to quiet her step-father. This interference apparently crazed Hayslip for without a second’s warning ’ he struck at Mrs. Dunbar, the blow landing on her head and knocking her ’ to the floor. He is then said to have (Continued on Page 3.)

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, August 16,1915.

TO ROBISON PARK 1Evangelical Church to Run , Excursion to Famous Park Tuesday. i LEAVE THE CHURCH At 8 O’clock by Special Interurban Cars—Special Rates to Friends. The weatherman is promising fine weather for tomorrow and the Evangelical Sunday school picnickers and their friends are rejoicing because that will be the last drop that will fill their joy-cup to over-flowing. Elaborate preparations have been made for a good time. The picnic will be held at Robinson park, Fort Wayne, and two special interurban cars will take the party there. The cars will start from the Decatur church here promptly at eight o'clock tomorrow morning. A special rate will be given friends of the church who wish to go byway of the special car. For these a fate of fifty cents to Fort Wayne, or sixtyfive cents to the park will be charged A half-fare of thirtyflve cents to the park, will be charged for children between the ages of five and twelve. All who wish to go should remember the hour and the place-eight o’clock, starting from the Evangelical church. ARM IS_ BROKEN Jenease, Little Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gerke Had Arm BROKEN IN BED In Unknown MannerFracture Not Known Until This Morning. Janease. two and a half years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gerke, had a bone of the left arm broken just above the wrist, in an unknown and very peculiar manner last night while in bed. The litle girl had gone to bed, and had slinned over from her pillow to that of her brother, Kenneth, in his bed, which had been pushed up against hers to prevent the babes from falling out. She lay with her face downward and her head on her arm. The little boy had told her to move over off of his pillow, and when she did not do so it is believed that the little fellow lay down on her arm. The mother came into the room soon and pulling the little girl over, slipped her over onto her own pillow. When moved, the babe began to scream. The pain seemed to center in her arm, but although the hand hung downward, she was able to raise it when told to do so, and there was not the least thought that the arm had been broken. She suffered much, however, all night, and this morning a physician was called, who found that one of the bones had been broken. How it was done, however, is 1 unknown. i e—- — CHAPLIN TONIGHT At the Crystal theater for this evening an exceptionally strong bill has been booked. The Charlie Chaplin ' comedy reel entitled “Film Johnnie” . which was dated for Friday night but which failed to arrive, will be "given tn connection with a three reel Broadway Star feature entitled “Who VioI lates The Law.” This Is an interestj ing and gripping story with 'Arthur j Johnson and Lottie Bristol, two film favorites in the leading roles. PICNIC AT ROBINSON PARK 3 The local Evangelical church will f hold its picnic tomorrow, Tuesday Aug--1 list 17th at Robinson Park, Ft. Wayne, t A special car on the interurban will 1 leave this city at eight o’clock. The ’. congregation and the people who wish I to go along with the picnickers will 5 meet at the church at which place v the car will be. A fare of sixty-five r cents will be charged for adults aud e thirty cents for children. Everybody .nvlted.

1 NOTICE TO MOTOR AND AUTO DRIVERS. Please observe the Indiana speed laws a little more than you have been, or prosecutions will follow. We observe that the practice of racing Is now benlg carried on, even after night, which must stop. My assistant suall have ordeta to notify all parties once—and keep their names and date of offense on their books. The state authorities have forced me to comply with the law relative to tho travel on the turnpikes of our county, which is not to exceed 25 miles per hour. We kindly ask all drivers to help us to keep our county roads safe and sane, for the protection of life and property. We are making every effort with the funds we have to keep the roads up as best we can for your pleasure, and kindly ask your assistance. JIM A. HENDRICKS. —o BUTLER REUNION Ideal Conditions Made Butler Family Reunion a Pleasant One Sunday AT B. F. BUTLER HOME A Hundred Present—Four Marriages, Six Births Recorded in Year. A fairer day than yesterday could not have dawned for the Butler annual family reunion which was held at the B. F. Butler home northwest of the city. Other conditions also were favorable and the day was unsurpassed. One hundred relatives comprised the group, and nacks from this city were run at intervals carrying the company to and from. Big and little mingled in an informal way and greeted each other talking over old times and greeting new faces that were welcomed Into the family, for there were four marriages and six births during the past year. Happily not one death was reported. At noon the entire party was seated about two long tables that were laden with all the good things that culinary skill can prepare and serve. Those from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Butler and granddaught ers; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Butler and children, of Camden; Mr. and Mrs Jacob Heller, of Portland; Mr. and Mrs. Will Heller, of Monroe; ‘John Butler, Kentland. The reunion will be held next yeat at the same place and on the saint date. The old staff of officers was re elected. They are: President, Samuel Butler, vice-president, Mel J. Butler; secrtary, Earl Butler, all of Decatur. — o — HE WASSTRICKEN Nathaniel Mentzer, Former Decatur Resident, Had Paralytic Stroke. HE WAS SPEECHLESS Suffered First Stroke Last May—Father of Erman Mentzer. Nathaniel Mentzer, of South Marion street, sustained another stroke of paralysis, about 8:30 o’clock Saturday mornin, which affected chiefly his throat and his right lower limb. He was rendered speechless by the effect of the stroke of paralysis paralyzing the muscles of the throat, and the right leg was affected to an extent that he is not able to walk. He is conscious, however, and appears i to realize fully what is going on about ■ him. Mr. Mentzer first suffered a paralytic stroke four years ago last May, ■ and for a time was helpless, but rei gained use of his limbs so he was able I to be about again. He is the father s of Erman Mentzer, the drayman.— ! Bluffton News. I Mr. Mentzer formerly lived here and ■ is a brother-in-law of Mrs. D. H. Hunsicker and Ed Ahr.

CASE IS DROPPED I Investigation of Death of Babe in Chicago Has Been Dropped. HENRY BUFFENBARGER Formerly of Decatur Was One of a Couple Detained Until Investigation. The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette says: “Word from Chicago yesterday was to the effect that the investigation of the death of the new-born babe cf Mrs. Helen Pulley, of this city, Sunday in a room which she occupied with Henry Buffenberger, a local car inspector, has been dropped, the authorities evidently concluding that the infant’s demise was due to natural causes. At the rooming house, i 2227 Oliver street, where the couple lived, no message had been received from either of the young people late last night."— Buffenbarger formerly lived In Decatur and is divorced from two foamer Decatur women. He Is said to have known the Pulley woman only two months, having become acquainted with her at a restaurant in Fort Wayne where she was waitress and where he is said to have boarded. MRS. EADY DEAD Mrs. Catherine Eady Passed Away This Morning at Home of Son. HER DEATH RESULTED From Tuberculosis—Funeral Wednesday at Evangelical Church. After having made a valiant fight against the dreaded disease, tuberculosis, but to no avail, Mrs. Catherine Eady, a well known resident of this city, passed away at the home of her son, James Eady on Ninth street where she has been making her home tor the past thirteen years, at 6:15 t’clock this morning. Mrs. Eady had been a patient sufferer from this ailment for some time and during the >ast few weeks her condition had been so serious that death was expected momentarially, and the family to a certain extent were prepared for the parting. The deceased was born in Germany, Marell 12, 1834 and was the daughter, of Jacob and Louisa Heimbarger. In her early years the family immigrated to America and settled in Ohio. In 1860 she was united in marriage io John Rudolph Eady and shortly afterward moved to Fairfield county, Ohio where they made their home for a number of years, later moving to Adams county. Six children were born o this union, three q| them with the father and husband have proceeded the mother in death. Those living •ire Enock and James of this city and Mrs. Mary Weimer of Boyle, Miss. Mrs. Eady is also survived by four brothers, Jacob Heimbarger of Columbus*. Ohio, Adam H. of Basil, Ohio, John H. and Noah also of Basil, also by eighteen grandchildren. The funeral serivces will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Evangelical church of which she was a faithful member. Rev. Rilling ■will officiate and interment will be nade in Maple wood cemetery. —o HAS NOT FULLY RECOVERED Miss Gladys Bowers who was injured some days ago when the Prudence car in which she was riding turned turtle and in which accident Mrs. Prudence lost her left, Is not recovering as rapidly as It was expected she would. She still suffers from nervousness due to the shock and it is feared from two attacks she lias had that she was injured internally. Saturday evening she fell down i a flight of seven steps at the Kaough • home at Fort Wayne where she is visiting.

| TEARS ANKLE LIGAMENTS I While Miss Flossie Manley, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Man- , ley of near Wren, Ohio, was enjoying herself at the Hurless reunion with a number of her friends, in jumping a rope she had the misfortune to jump sideways, throwing her ankle out of place and tearing the ligaments loose. She is getting along well but it will . be some time before she will be able to use her foot. o TAKE AUTO TRIP Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Vance and their daughter, Lee Anna, Miss Della Sellemeyer and Albert Sellemeyer left Sunday by automobile for a vacation in Toledo, and Detroit. o MASONS MEET AT TWO O'CLOCK A meeting of the Masons at which time four candidates will be initiated will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. Every member is requested to be present. MAY GEUIRCUS Hagenback & Wallace Show Wants to Come Here on Tuesday, Sept. 14. ASK FOR CONCESSIONS Os Free Grounds, Free Li-cense-Accepted by Business Men’s Association. The Hagenback & Wallace circus one of the big ones, may come to De catur on Tuesday, September 14. E B. Adams, secretary of the Commer cial club, this morning received a let ter from the manager stating tha> they would like to come to this cltj on that date, provided it could be ar ranged that they have free ground anc free license. The request is some what unusual, but the season has n< doubt made the circus manager fee about as good at it has the averagi farmer in this section and the favor; asked will no doubt be appreciated The matter was turned over to th( Decatur Merchants’ association and at noon a telegram, accepting th< proposition was forwarded to Chica go. It is expected that the big sho« will soon have their advertising ca: here. The date fixed is a very satis factory one, coming in the seasoi when the farmer will feel like taking a day off and it promises to beconu a big holiday, for the kids, aa well a; for mam and dad. o SALE ISJSUCCESS Shetland Ponies Offered This Afternoon by Jones Brothers of Redkey. REPPERT AUCTIONEER Big Crowd in AttendanceFirst Pony Sold for the Sum of $l2O. With Colonel Fred Reppert in the stand as auctioneer, with about halt the boys and girls in town present io coax daa to go a little higher, and with a bunch of buyers present, the lilg Jones Brothers sale of Shetland ponies began at one o’clock this afternoon and looked like a success. The first pony offered was sold for $l2O to a Columbus, Ohio man and the sale kept on going nicely. At two o’clock fifteen head had been disposed of at prices varying from $50.00 to $125.00 and the best were yet to some. A big parade of the forty five head of ponies with three times that many boys and girls riding and walking proceeded the sale and made a holiday for the younysters. Indications were that the sale was a complete success. o HURRICANE SWEEPS GULF. (United Press Service) Galveston, Tex., Aug. 16 —(Special 1 to Daily Democrat) —Bath house ap- ‘ proaches have been washed away and ! waves are dashing over the sea wall ’ as a result of the hurricane that has 1 been sweeping the gulf the past twen--1 ty-four hours. Many families have s fled into the interior of the city, but officials anticipate no danger.

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OPENSJINJJFFICE Fred A. Dolph, Railway Pronloter, Open Office in Fort Wayne. THE GENERAL OFFICES Os His Traction Company Will be Located in Hamilton Bank Building. The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette says of Fred A. Dolph, the Chicago railway promoter, who has his eye o;i the Fort Wayne & Sprinfield railway for some time, to include it in a consolidation of northern Indiana tracion lines: Representing Fred A. Dolph, financier and promoter of a new traction system witii terminals at Marion, Ind., uid Akron, O„ Edwin M. McKinney, .'onnerly of Huntington, yesterday signed a lease for a year for the secjnd floor of the Hamilton National iank building, the rooms to be used is the general offices of the traction ompany. The lease is effective at >nce and means that the new traction system will have its general offices located in Fort Wayne-. This city was taken in preference to Akron, 0., and Indianapolis, the other two places considered. “ We have come to the conclusion that for our purpose Fort Wayne is the best suited of any, as a place for general headquarters, and that this city measured up .to all points much better than either of the others," said Mr. McKinney yesterday. In select'ng i place for headquarters, the transportation facilities offered, the (Usance from the proposed traction sysem, and the general industrial progressiveness of the cities had to be considered, these points including the nany details. In all, Fort Wayne led, said Mr. McKinney. The location of the offices here, will mean the moving of a number of families to Fort Wayne, as a large clerical orce will be employed in addition lo ill system officials. The company will ’>e known as the "Indiana and Ohio Fractions.” The new system will be 120 miles in length, the longest in the United States, and will mean the expenditure of millions of dollars. The engineering department is in charge of he J. G. White company, of New fork, and this company will have ofices in the new quarters. Mr. McKinney stated yesterday that lie various roads affected in the consolidation could not be announced yet. t is known that the C. B. & C., Hur.tngton to Portland, and the Ft. Wayne nd Springfield. Fort Wayne to Deatur. are included. Mr. Dolph was here yesterday, but est last night for Chicago and goes o-night to New York. ■ ABOUT THE SICK. Walter Johnson, who has been conined to his bed since last Monday of icute appendicitis and nephr.yis, 's lot as well this morning as he was zesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gideon of McGill, Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Mumma of Fort Wayne visited with J| S. Lower Saturday. Mr. Lower vho has been quite ill of Bright’s disase, is smoewhat better today. Mrs. H. A. Snyder of Claypool, and daughter of Mrs. Amelia Hoagland of this city, who has been two weeks in he hospital at Warsaw, was taken to ier home yesterday. She is getting along nicely. She underwent an operation. —o TWO AT A TIME John Bucher of Root township and ?. C. Beer of Monroe township two if Adams County’s most prominent and prosperous farmers have ea< li ■ bought a fine 1916 model automobile ’ from the local salesman Tommy Dur- ! kin. The Auburn is a beautiful and smooth running car and the people are well pleased with them “Tommy has sold thirty this summer. i an APPRECIATED GIFT A gift that was most highly appreciated by the Democrat force was . brought to us this morning by Mrs. Simon Traster in the shape of a big i box of the most tucious and appetising apples, that went right to the spot.