Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 197, Decatur, Adams County, 18 August 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 197.

GERMANS TAKE FORTS OF-KDVNC First Greatest Victory Over Russians Since Capture of Warsaw. TERRIFIC STORM ON Gulf Coast Scene of Heavy Toll of Lives and Great Property Damage. Berlin, Aug. 18,—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The great Russian fortress of Kovno was captured by the German last night. An official statement from the war office declared: "The fortress of Kovno together with all the forts and war materials not yet counted, lias been in German hands since last night. More than 400 cannons were taken. The fortress was stormed in spite of the most tenacious Russian resistance. Capture of Kovno. the most important German victory since the taking of Warsaw forecasts the surrender by the Russians of the strongly fortified KovnoBreast Litovsk line, of which Kovno was the northern strong hold. AustroGerman forces already are within the striking distance of the outer forts of Brest Litosk, the southern end of the Russian line of defense. The forts of Kovno have been under direct attack for scarcely a week, demonstrating again the superiority of modern artillery over fort structures built by man. The German siege howitzres were moved closer each day and on Monday battered a gap on the fortifications through which Gen. Von Etchorn threw several regiments. The fortress of Knovo Georgievsk is about to fall. German troops have stormed and captured two more forts on the northeastern side of that fort.

Dallas, Aug. 18, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —With 27 already reported dead in the Texas storm, fear grew this afternoon that reestablishment of communications with Galveston will disclose heavy loss of life and property In the island city. Ali reports indicated Galveston had suffered tremendous loss. The sea wall probably failed to protect against the storm. Eighteen persons were reported dead at Hitchcock, 20 miles from Galveston; one dead at Huston; 2 read at Bellaire and six dead at Morgans Point. Property damage may exceed that caused by the terrific storm of 1900. Water was reported much further inland than at that time. There was evidence too that the wind was as terrible as that storm. Business signs of the downtown section were found scattered 20 miles inland. The entire wire system from Dallas south was prostrated. London, Aug. 18,—(Special to Daily Democrat)—British re-luf<-rcements landed on the shores of Suyla Bay have gained 500 yards in a general assault on the Turkish Dandanelles defenses. London, Aug. 18,— (Special to Daily Democrat)— Ex-premier Venizelos has accepted the invitation of King Constantine to form a new Greek cabinet according to despatches from Athens today. The so-called “war party” leader and the king found themselves ’n accord, the dispatches said and Veniselos promised to name the new ministry within a few days. The new cabinet, it was stated probably will favor the continuance of the policy of neuthality, but will be willing to participate in any negotitations that may advance Greece's interests. London, Aug. 18—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Zeppelins again raided the English coast last night. Ten persons were killed and thirty-six wounded, said the admiralty’s report. This was the third Zeppelin raid in eight days. A total of eighty-five persons have been killed in England. ; Oen of the raidig dirigibles is believed to have been lilt. The bombs damaged several buildings including ' a church. "Zeppllns visited the eastern counties last night and dropped bombs” said the report. “Our antiair craft guns were in action and it is believed one Zepplin was hit. Due to the difHci it atmospheric conditions the Zeppllns escaped.” Aug. 18, (Special to Daily Democrat)— Secretary Daniels admitted today that the navy had tak- ' (Continued on page 2)

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CHURCH OF GOD All are cordially Invited to attend the services held by the Church of God on Cleveland street. Sunday school 9:30 a. in. Sunday Preaching 10:.30 a. m. Sunday Preaching 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 7:30 p. m. Interest is especially good among the children in the Sunday school. All others are invited. o ■ — VIEW BOOK OF EXPO— Dr. S. P. Hoffman has received from Dr. J. S. Boyers who is attending the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in California, a view book, giving 150 pictures of various phases of the exposition. The book is very fine and is the next best thing to a visit itself. QUIETLYJWARRIED Extreme Simplicity Characterizes Wedding of Miss Hattie Studebaker and MR. PHILIP OBENAUER

Leave Tuesday Evening for a Month’s Stay in the Adirondacks. With only the nearest relatives and two most intimate friends present, the wedding of Miss Hattie Studabaker and Mr. Philip Obenauer of New York City, was very quietly celebrated Tuesday afternoon at three o’clock at the home of Miss Studabaker on Fourth street. Extreme simplicity characterized every detail. Lovely pink roses, combined with greenery, filled jardiniere and were used in banking the mantel, these being the only floral decorations. At three o’clock, Miss Studabaker. accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison, came down the stairway and were met at the foot by the groom. Mr. Obenauer. The party then proceeded to the parlor, where the bride’s pastor, the Rev. D. T. Stephenson, of the Methodist church, married them with the double ring ceremony. Miss Studabaker wore a lovely gown of white chiffon crepe over taffeta, the same being designed in New York. She carried American Beauty roses, the gift of Mr. Obenauer.

The felicitations of the company were received} including also telegrams of good wishes from Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick, who are in California, and regrets that they could not be at the wedding; and also from Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wallace, Los Angeles; Mr. and Mrs. Viere Max, Mobile, Ala; Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Edwards, Leipsic, Ohio—near relatives who could not be present. Two intimate friends from girlhood who were present were Mrs. Jessie Allison Deam and Mrs. Minnie Woods Wilkenson. Besides these, except for the Rev. and Mrs. D. T. Stephenson, there were only the nearest relatives, Including brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews. They were Mr. Obenauer's sister. Mrs. William Germaine, Miss Sybilla Obenauer and Carl Sharhag of New York City; Judge William Vesey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Vesey, Mrs. Sarah Vesey, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Vesey, Mr. and Mrs. William Vesey, jr., Mr. and Mrs. David Vesey, Misses Margaret and Catherine Vesey, of Fort Wayne; David Studabaker, jr., of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Suttles, Miss Helen Niblick, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Niblick, Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison and David Studabaker. A wedding supper in three courses was served, pink roses also being the table decorations. Following the wedding supper, the entire party accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Obenauer to Fort Wayne, where at 8:05 they left over the Nickel Plate for the Adirondacks, where they will spend a month. At 9:05 members of the New York party who attended the wedding left over the Pennsylvania for their homes in Now York. The remainder of the party were guests of Judge W. J Vesey at supper at the Wayne hotel, returning here at midnight. The Fort Wayne trip was made by automobile. After a month in the Adirondacks, Mr. and Mrs. Obenauer will return here lor a month before going to their winter home in Florida, both having spent the past several years in Florida. A portion of their tlT'.e be spent at Mr. Obenauer’s iiuiuo ■■■ New York City. Mr. Obenauer is a newspaper man and comes from an excellent New York family.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, August 18,1915.

GRAND_FESTIVAL After-Harvest Event Will be Held in Haggard’s Grove, Monroe ON NEXT SUNDAY Mayor R. O. Johnson, Candidate for Governor, to be a Speaker. Monroe is announcing a grand afterharvest festival for next Sunday, August 29, in Haggard’s grove, Monroe. Mayor Rosswell O. Johnson of Gary, who will be here for the "home-com-ing" will be a speaker. There are also several from this city. The program in full follows: 10:00 A. M. —Music by the Monroe band composed of 20 pieces. 10:30 A. M. —Song by the quartette. 11:00 A. M..—Hon J. C. Moran ol Decatur. 12 o’clock to 1:00 —Dinner. Bring your baskets well filled. Refreshments will be served on the ground all day. Afternoon Program. 1:00 P. M. —Hon. Mayor R. O. ojhnson of Gark, Indiana. 2:00 P. M. —Music by the band. 2:30 P. M.—Song by the quartette. 2:30 to 3:30 P. M.—Hon. Judge D. E. Smith of Decatur. In case it rains next Sunday, it will be held on the following Sunday. Many other entertainment features besides the program are planned. Premiums will be given to the heaviest and tall est person present. giveslhemOse

State Fire Marshal Reports That the West Lebanon Fire Started IN THE CRASK GARAGE Caused from Gasoline Ex-piosions-Ordered Fixed —Warning as to Flues. The State Fire Marshal department is in receipt of reports regarding pro perty values of the big fire which threatened the destruction of the town of West Lebanon, Ind., causing losses aggregating approximately $20,000. incidentially it developes that the fire started in the garage of Ira N. Crask. where gasoline explosions occurred. A few days before the fire a deputy from the Fire Marshal department had placed an order requirring Mr. Crask to place his gasoline in underground storage. The files show that Mr. Crask expected to comply with the order but had not yet safeguarded His gasoline when the fire occurred. Burt Cooley, a harness dealer in an adjacent shop was one of the losers by the fire. An order had been been placed on Vooley’s shop and he had notified the State Fire Marshal that he would comply at once. Cooley carried no insurance. Another lesson to be learned from the West Lebanon fire is pointed out in the news columns of a local newspaper in the words—“ The net loss was about $14,500, more than the price of a good water-works plant.” West Lebanon is without a waterworks system and the work of curbing the flames was not effective until apparatus was obtained from Danville, Williamsport and Attica. It is believed the innovation being worked in the state in the storage and handling of gasoline will result in an appreciable reduction in the annual fire loss. ****** This is the season when defects in flues should be corrected. Flues should be inspected at least once before cold weather sets in. Deputies from the Fire Marshal office are discovering defects in flues frequently where ted. Defective a fire loss of $719,921 in 1914. They are more prolific of fires than any other cause except sparks from chimneys.

PARCEL POST SAL.E To Be Held Tuesday, August 24, At Waterworks Park. A unique social will be held by the German Reformed Aid Society, being a parcel post sale next Tuesday evening at Waterworks park. If the weather is unfavorable, it will hold in the Sunday school room of the Gorman Reformed church. Ice cream and cake will also he sold in connection with tile parcel sale. Parcels will be sold unopened many pretty tilings will he included therein. There will be lots of fun. Be sure to go. o > EVANGELICAL CHURCH This evening is the time for the mid-week service at tlie Evangelical church. It will begin at 7:30. You may expect a good meeting. A cordial invitation to the public to attend. o Will REPRESENT

Attorney General Milburn Will Represent the People in Law Suit BROUGHT AGAINST Indiana Primary LawSuit Brought by George Lotts of Vincennes. (By Willis B. Thompson.) Indianapolyis, August, 18, —Governor Samuel M. Ralston has today directed a letter to Attorney General Richard M. Milburn, calling his attention to file fact that George W. Lott, candidate for auditor of state of the progressive ticket in 1914, has brought suit in the courts at Vincennes seeking to have declared unconstitutional the state primary law enacted by the last genera! assembly. The governor requests that the Attorney General appear in court representing the people of the state to oppose the suit and contend against having the law declared unconstitutional. When the law was enacted by the votes of the democratic majority of the general asembly of 1915, and when the law was approved by Governor Ralston, both acts were in response to a dernanq throughout the state that such a law be enacted. The law was framed upon the lines of those in operation in other states, the aim being to embrace the best sections and those that had brought the best results where given a practical test. While the republican state committee has several times published ite purpose to attack the law, at least in some of its sections, the democratic state committee has contended that the law should be allowed to remain in force. One of the special orders of business to come before the democratic state committee Saturday of this week it to finish the work of revising the rules to conform to the provisions of the new law. This work was begun at the French Lick meeting a few weeks ago and some points of the law and rules were referred to a special committee of attorneys who are expected to make their report Saturday.

HORSE IS^ STOLEN Horse Belonging to Geo. W. Miller Taken from Hitching Place Near the INTERURBAN STATION Between 8 and 10 O’clock Tuesday Night-Horse and Rig Missing. A horse and rig, belonging to George W. Miller a well known farmer living south of the city, mysteriously disappeared last evening between eight and ten o’clock, from the place on Court street, between the court house and interurban station, where it had been hitched. An all night search failod to locate the missing property and officers In surrounding counties have been notified, as the horse and rig were undoubtedly stolen. The horse and rig were driven here by Lou Miller, a son of G. W. Miller, who had tied the horse on Court street (Continued on Page 2.)

BOY SMOOTHERED Nephew of E. I). Engeler of This City Met Tragic Death Yesterday. FELL IN CORN BIN At Father's Elevator at Pennville and Smothered to Death. While endeavoring to clean out a clogged chute through which shelled corn was being loaded into a car from a bin in the elevator, Henry Engeler. nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Engeler residing at Pennville, Jay county, lost his balance, fell into tlie bin and was smothered to death at three o’clock yesterday afternoon. The boy was assisting his father in loading the car with shelled corn when the chute became clogged in some manner. Henry was sent to relieve this condition and when he failed to return the father thought that lie was remaining near the chute to prevent further clogging. About an hour afterward however, the chute again became clogged and upon entering a small door opening into the bin, the father was horrified to see his son’s foot sticking out of the corn. Assistance was immediately summoned but it was found that the boy had been dead for about an hour, he evidently having fallen into the bin on his first

trip. The deceased is a nephew of E. D. Engeler of this city, member of the Runyon-Engleler store. A GOODJEBATE Given by Christian Men’s Class—A Man Can be Saved if Guided BY HIS CONSCIENCE Is Decision of Judges—B. Frank Kern Was HostSeventeen Present. B. Frank Kerq of Nortli Firth street was host to the seventeen men of the Loyal Men’s Class of the Christian

church which met last evening. In the

absence of the regular chairman, J. F. Anderson, John Christen presided. The pastor, Benjamin Borton, opened with a prayer, after which there was a concert singing of “America.” The class was delighted to have with them the orchestra, comprising P. G. Williams, Albert Gehrig, Fred Ball, Frank Kern and Dr. Burt Mangold, which rendered very fine music indeed. A leading feature of the evening's program was the debate in which eight took part. The subject was “Will a person be saved if his conscience be his guide”? On the affirmative were Dr. C. J. Weaver, Frank Kern, Benjamin Borton and Harvey Segur, the two last named taking the place of William Darwechter and J. E Anderson who were absent. On the negative, were G. T. Burk, Dr. Burt Mangold, C. F. Davidson and John Schultz. Speeches were of six minutes’ duration each, with a three minutes’ closing speech for the rebuttal. Judges were Mr. Leverton, George Dixon and J. J. Magley, whose decision was for the affirmative. During the social, Mrs. Kern assist ed by Mrs. Mangold served an appetizing luncheon of meat loaf, bread and butter, tutti-frutti, cake and coffee. The class was invited and accepted the invitation to meet in September with C. F. Davidson. The committee on arrangements includes the host, George Dixon and Dr. C. J. Weaver. METHODIST PRAYER SERVICE Mr. Henry Heller will lead prayer meeting at the First Methodist church this evening. Let us help to make this mid-week service interesting by our presence. UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES Ole Mis’ Lickicut who w'alked out today and saw a dirty curly, red-sore-eyed poodle dog, sez sumtimes she hinks mebbe a baby ex preffurable!

CLOUD OF MILLERS Residents of tlie north part of (he city recently saw a strange thing. A few evenings ago a white cloud like moving snow flakes swept through North Second street. Investigation showed that it was a cloud of newly hatched millers, with red bodies and white wings. —— o — CITY BAND BOYS The city band boys are notified to meet promptly at eleven o'clock tomorrow at the hall, to go on the special car to Fort Wayne where they will play for tlie German Reformed Orphange celebration. The car leaves promptly at 11 o’clock. o TO SAHAREWELL Surprise for Rev. W. H. Kindall Who Completes Term of Service AT WINCHESTER U. B. South of This City—Big Dinner Given at Ira Waggoner Home.

The people of Winchester United Brethren church made a very pleasant surprise for their pastor. Rev. W. 11. Kindell at the residence of Ira Wagoner last Sunday It being Rev. Kindell’s last Sunday at Winchester church for the conference year, it occured to some of the folks that as token of respect and appreciation they would have a surprise dinner for their pastor. Accordingly, invitations wer > given by Mr. and Mrs. Wagoner and others, to the people to come to the Wagoner home where the surprise dinner was served. After a splendid forenoon service, at the church, Rev. Kindell was taken care of by Mr. William McKean. As they drove up to the Wagoner house, the Rev. seeing so many vehicles all around the barn, said, “my it looks like the whole neighborhood is here’’! Well, they came with well-filled baskets and soon a thirty-foot table was spread out on the beautiful green lawn and loaded to the limit with almost everything that is good for the stomach and the people kept swarmin,? around the table till forty-four wen lined up ready “to get busy” at th* first opportunity. Just before the pas tor asked the blessing, a few snapshots were taken after which then were forty-four people pretty busy Tor the next thirty minutes which came to a close with a “hard-wood-finish”-toothpicks. The afternoon was spent in conver sations, music etc. Rev. Kindell enter tained the people with some of hit latest original poems and songs.

A purse of $7.00 was presented t< Rev. Kindall which was much appte ciated by him. The surprise was in deed a complete one on Pastor Kin dall and no one enjoyed the occasioi better than did he. This closes uh third year as pastor of Winchester church and he is pleased to see th< year come to such a pleasant close Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wagoner and family, The Rev. W. 11. Kindell, Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Mekean and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Liby, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Moore, of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hoffman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Barnett and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bollinger, Rev. C. O. McKean and daughter Lulu, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Reams, Mr. and Mrs. John Engle and daughter Eva and son Eli, Ida Liby, Silva and Goldie Roth, Lucy Smith, Gertrude Wagoner, Roma Briener, Floyd Liby, Lester Wagoner, Enoch Carpenter, Herman Miller, Adolph Hannle —Contributed. P. S.—l must not fail to note that the preacher helped wash the dishes. —o MET LAST EVENING The old stockholders ana bondholders of the Fort Wayne & Springfield R. R. company and the stockholders of the Fort Wayne, Decatur & Southern R. R. company met last evening in the directors rooms of the Peoples Loan & Trust company. Owing to the fact that a number could not be present however, practically no business of importance was transacted and the men were addressed by Attorney Shafer Peterson. Another meeting will undoubtedly be called within the near future

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GRANT PETITION •L — City Council Grants Petition I of Property Owners for the Improvement OF RUSSELL STREET Will Have Curbing and Cement Walks—Renumbering to Start Soon. Outside of granting the petition ct the property owners for a curb and cement sidewalk along Russell street and tlie passing of a resolution ordering the omprivetnent very little was done at the regular meeting of tlie city council last evening. As a number of property owners along Tenth street had signed a waiver in the amount of $1660.82 a resolution was passed and adopted ordering the clerk to issue improvement bonds to this amount, the property owners to pay them within ten years with six per cent interest. The petition of Charles Lose and others for the improvement of Russell street was then read, and refered to the street and sewer committee who reported favorable on the matter and requested the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for same. As the engineer had already filed Ilia specifications the council as a whole adopted them and passed a r’esoluti'ti ordering the improvement and instructing the Clerk to give notice to property owners along the street 13 appear with their objections to it on the 7th day of September. The street and sewer committee also reported favorable on tlie petition of John Porter for a sewer. The purchasing committee reported as having entered into contract with the Chicago Enamel company for the plates to be used in renumbering the residences and business houses. The plates will sell for fifteen cents. The petition of Mr. Foreman to connect electric wires onto those of the city's was refered to the Electric light committee. The street commissioner was ordered to improve the street and walk crossing of Rugg and First streets. The following list of bills were allowed by the finance committee and the meeting adjourned. John W. Coffee $ 25.53 Orval Harruff 38.50 City Firemen 92.50 Certral Elec. Co 5.78 Ft. Wayne Elec. Works 22.15 Ft. Wayne Oil A Supply Co. .. 8.35 National Mill Supply Co 6.23 Decatur Furnace, Foundry & Ma-

chine Co 48.90 Erie Railroad Co 133.4 4 Lorain Coal & Dock Co 68.88 A. C. Fooes pay roll 155.00 M. J. Mylott pay roll 191.30 Harry O. McGill 6-5 Citizens Phone Co 4.50 Kirsch Sellemeyer & Sons .. 40.85 Enterprise Drug Store 1.10 H. M. DeVoss 3.50 Pratecline Elec. Supply Co. .. 25.61 Elmer Miller Coal Co 30.41 Isaac Chronister 32.50 Water Works Pay roll 25.10 Indiana Electric Appl. Co 28.69 C. C. Linn 14 00 G. R. & I. Railroad 15.15 Street Commissioner pay roll . 118.00 Police pay roll 126.00 —o THE PICNIC A SUCCESS How could it be otherwise with such a large cheerful, and happy Sundayschool crowd of the Evangelical church. The morning hour was somewhat damp but through the hopeful and optimistic spirit of the crowd, one could see the sun behind the clouds so by ten o’clock it was delightful in Robison Park. Fort Wayne, where the picnic was held. Two cars were filled not only with good people but with baskets, boxes, sacks and grips, filled with a variety of good things to eat. All enjoyed themselves in visiting or participating in some of the games. Tae "Live” seat, became the center of attraction, from time to time. Also the “Merry-go-round,” the "Figure Eight and the “Plunge” into the water all served in their order in making the day a day of joy and recreation. The ride to and from the park was a fine change. The whole affair was well arranged. Many thanks to the management. —One Os Them.