Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 197, Decatur, Adams County, 18 August 1915 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Iveffl&s Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 eents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mall $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known oh application, Entered at the Poatoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. n INDIANA STANDS FIRST:Little has been heard from opposition papers during this year about the financial condition of the state of Indiana. The fact that the last legislature made the smallest appropriations, und run itself at the smallest expense of any legislature for twenty years may have had something to do with it. But ever since the Democrats gained control of the state in 1910 there was an intelligent effort by experience! financiers to put the state on a sound business basis, in charge of this work were W. H. O'Brien state auditor. and; for years president of one of the solid banks of the state; with him was State Treasurer William H. Vollmer, president of a trust company at Vincennes. Both men were successful in managing their own as well as other people's affairs, and the management of the funds of the State of Indiana was no unusual task for them. They started out on a fixed policy. Indiana had fifteen or twenty big institutions supported solely by taxation, but these institutions were spending five dollars for every three dollars taxes levied for them. The deficit was being made up by taking money raised for other purposes, chiefly that for paying the States debt. This, of course, could not last and the state treasury was at the end of its string *hen these two bankers took hold. They set about to put the state's finances on a sound basis and when thev retired last January, after four years in office, they had done it. The state is oUt of debt, the tax levy for each and every fund is sufficient for its own purpose anfl the government if Indiana is run more economically than any adjoining state, and much cheaper than the so-called progressive governments of Wisconsin. Minnesota and lowa. No state of equal population and wealth in the entire Union is run at so little expense as Is Indiana, and this is one of the few states that is entirely out of debt, this splendid record was made under the direction of two bankers and successful business men- who are prominent in the councils of the Democratic party.—The Newcastle Democrat.

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DOINGS IN SOCIETY I taHnnfuniitntjfciitauunaHnnnnai WEEK’S CLUB CALENDAR. Wednesday. Huth Circle—Dorothy Schultz. Tri Kappas—Winifred Burk. ThUrtday. Baptist Ahl-Mrs. C. E. Bell. St. Vincent de Paul Society—Mrs. James ilaefling. Wednesday "500” —Mrs. Ed Coffee. Saturday. Ixiyal Workers’ Social—Court St. Know Yourself. if you’re not suct:£edihg hake a heart to i; u art talk with ydurself Maybe you haven’t so many brains as you imagine, or maybe you don’t know how to use them to got results. Have a ten minute talk with yourself every night, and do it in the coHet t bit oded way you possibly can. Every !!“le failure of the day should be a:..'i..:;eJ: every opportunity you have let pars you uncaught should be used as a club on your brain. Then avoid , those errors tomorrow. The attention of the public is a, ain called to the social to be held on Court street Saturday evening by the Loyal Workers' class of the Evangelical church. Ice cream, watermelon, pop and cracker jack will be sold. Thepublic is given a ordial invitation to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ashbaueher entertained at six o'clock dinner last, evening for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frankenstein and family, Cincinnati, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knapp and son. Harry. Mr. and Mrs. I. Bernstein have re-' ceived cards announcing the betrothal of Mrs Bernstein’s brother, Louis Flox of Plymouth and Miss Mae Zaltsberg. of Kokomo. The wedding will not take place before spring. The Baptist Ladies' Aid society will meet Thursday with Mrs. Loren lAke on Indiana street. A full attendance is desired. Mrs. D. D. Clark entertained the Indies' Afternoon club yesterday in a pleasant way. At five hundred, first prize was won by Mrs. Connell; second, Mrs. John Gerard; third, Mrs. diaries Christen; the booby by Mrs. C. S. Niblick. Selections on the piano were rendered by Mesdames Connell and Christen. Refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Magley of Root township entertained at supper last evening for their son, Charles, sixth birth anniversary. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Peoples. A birthday .cake with candles was a special feature. HORSE IS STOLEN (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) about 8 o'clock using a tie rope. When he went to get the horse about ten o'clock to drive home, it was missing. There is no indication to show that it had broken loose, and a thorough search over a great part of the country, failed to locate it, hence it is believed to have been stolen. The horse was about six years old, black, with three white feet and i bald face, with two warts on the neck. The rig had yellow running gears. NOTICE TO I’HtH’KKTt <>" SEt*K In (In- Muller of lhe Improvement of ItilHHOll Klreet. Notice is heieby given that the coin-: mon council In and for the City of Decatur, Indiana, did on the 17th day of August, 1915. adopt a pi eliminarj res-; oluth.n ordering the Improvement of Russell street from Its intersection: with Grant and Winchester streets tosouth line of Penn street ns per plans and specifications on tile in the office; of the city clerk, which Plans may he seen by calling at said Office.

.Notice is also (riven that the said common council will on the 7th drty of September, ISIS, at seven o'< lock p. m.| attiieir council room In said city hear any and all persons interested or whose property is liable to be assessed in the proposed Improvement and will then determine whether the benefits to the property liable to be assessed will be equal to the estimated costs* thereof. Witness my hami and seal this is’th day of August, 1!>15. H. M. De VOSS. !, 18-25 Cltv Clerk. SOCIAL SATURDAY The Imyal Workers’ class of the Evangelical church will give a social Saturday evening on Court street, lee cream watermelon, pop and cracker jack will be sold. The public is cordially invited to attend. BABE IS DEAD The three day old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Ottis Poling, residing on West Monroe street died this noon. Private funeral services will be held at the home at 5 O’clock this evening. o NOTICE TO PUBLIC I have returned from a two months vacation trip through the west and have opened my office to resume my regular practice., . i9Bt6 dr. j. M. Miller. Democrat wAnl Ads Pay.

THE COURT NEWS Adam McKissick Recommended as Patient for Easthaven Asylum. BON1)S Attfc SOLI) For Aaron Bricker Macadam Road—Marriage License Issued Tuesday. An inquest board, including Doctors O. M. Graham, L. L. Mattax ana Justice of the Peace Henry Dickerson have declared Adam McKissick insane and recommend his as a patient for Easthaven hospital. The verdict was filed witli County Clerk Ferdinand Bleeke. Signs of insanity appeared first three years ago. His talk is of a rambling nature and he has the delusion that people are watching to burn him out. He is also suicidal. A marriage license was issued to Phillip Obenauer, gentlemen, born on July 9, IRRI, of New York city, son of Phillip Obenauer. to wed Hattie Stiidabaker. born January 30. 1861. daughter of David Studabaker. Real estate transfers: John W. Abnet to Rebecca J. Abnet, real estate in Wabash township,, $1386: Abraham V. Sprunger to Noah E. Schlotzhauer, lots 134 and 133, Berne SISOO, Frank H. Abnet to Charles C. Abnet. SO acres of Wabash township, $1386. Bonds in the sum of $2,720 for the Aaron Bricker macadam road in Wabash township w»re sold this afternoon at three o'clock by County Tresurer William J. Archbold. They went to the Delaware County National hank of Muncie, which offered a premium of $3.50 and accrued interest. There were four bidders. Sarah Boyer has commenced suit against Albert Hirschey to recover SIOO on note. J. Merryman is attorney for the plaintiff.—Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette. —, o- I"y ■ A REALISTIC PICTURE

The special feature film at die Crystal this evening showing the sinking of the Eastland excursion boat in Chicago river, is a most realistic film and shows every detail accompanying the disaster, showing the horror and frantic attempts of the pasengers io save themselves as they were thrown into the water and also the brave and daring rescues made by the firemen and police. To see this reel gives a slight conception of the actual horror of the occasion. In connection a two reel feature, entitled ‘The Clairvoyant Swindle” an episode of The Girl Detective, and a single reel comedy entitled "Curses. Jack Dalton” will be given. Tomorrows program consists of an episode of The Hazards of Helen entitled "The Box Car Plot", a Biograph drama entitled "The Master of the Sword" and a Vitagraph comedy entitled "The Park Honeymooners.” Tonights show is five and ten cents. GRAVEL ROOFS Everybody recognizes that the roof of a house, like its foundation, is the most essential part of it. Hence it is that gravel roofing is very popular. It is not only cheaper than tin or slate, but is far better and lasts much longer. F. V. Curran an ( j Son, of Marion, Indiana, have done a large amount of gravel roofing in our little city, having roofed the new Haugk Building. I. O. O. F. building, Henry Knapp building, Sugar Beet factory. Schafer hardware new block.. Peter Forking building. Jacob Martin building, and are now roofing a building for Mr. John Bowers next to the Post Office, two school houses at Monroe and the new school house at Preble besides many other buildins in Adams County.- Adv. o . GIRL COMMITS SUICIDE (United Press Service) Montpelier. Aug. 18, —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —Grief over abuses heaped upon her by her step-mother is given as the cause for the suic'de of Vena Baker, eight-year-old daughter of A. C. Baker, a groceryman of tills city and which occurred at nine o’clock this morning. The little girl swallowed the contents of a bottle of carbolic acid and died a few minutes later. =-Q— :— ‘ RUN SPECIAL CAR A special car will be operated by the Fort Wayne & Springfield interurban tomorrow for the convenience of those desiring to attend the celebration of the anniversary of the German Reformed orphanage at Fort Wayne tomorrow. The car will leave the station al 11:00 o'clock. a ;—-i_ I Democrat Wants Ads Pay

GERMANS TAKE FORTS OF KOVNC (CONTJNVED FROM PAGE ONE) en additional precautions at the Sey-, ville wireless station following the presentation of evidence indicating tli.it commercial messages, presumably harmless, may have been cunningly devised to inform Germany of facia of prime importance to the German government. Washington. Aug. 18. — (Special to Daily Democrat)- (Jen. Bell report 'd to the war department from Texas City litis afternoon confirming reports that ten soldiers perished In the Texas flood. The men died at the Texas City camp. The message was received by wireless. San Antonio, Tex., Aug. 18, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The following message from the United States transport Buford, in Galveston harbor was received by the government wireless station at Fort Sam Huston this afternoon. “Considerable suffering io city. Water system, lighting, gas and street car systems out of commission. No drinking water in city. Three liundred feet causeway destroyed. All W flees, classified employees, enlisted men, families safe.” —o— GOVERNOR TAKES CHARGE (United Press Service) Atlanta, Aug. 18, — (Si-cclal to Dai.y Democrat)—Governor Harris will take personal charge of the investigation into all circumstances of Leo Frank lynching, it was announced today. The governor was understood to be far from satisfied with the work donfc by members of the state prison Ixtaid and Milledgeville prison farm officials. He was quoted as saying that in view of the repeated threats that the place would be raided and Frank taken from his custodians and lynched, all preparations ought to have been made and the lack'of them was unpardonable. Franks' corpse in his widow’s charge was on its way to Brooklyn today lor burial. Atlanta. Ga.. _ Aug _ 18—(Special tb Daily Demcorat) —The governor hindself came in for severe criticism for leaving the capital to make a speech while the result of the mob was •till unknown and while the mob was stijl massed. Officials were kept busy offering explanations and denials. Prison Commissioner Davidson, who was oh the farm at the time, said “no responsibility rested on either the com mission or anybody at the farm. Sheriffs of various counties were issuing statements that they did their best to rescue Frank. _—,—, — —o- —— —. i For Wayne & Springfield Ry. Company. TIME TABLE. Northbound. Cars leave Decatur at 5:50, 8:80 11:30, 2:30, 5:45, 9:30; arrive at Fort Wayne at 6:53, 9:40, 12:40, 3:40, s:Bf and 10:40.

Southoound. Leave Ft. Wayne at 7:00,10:00,1:00, 4:00. 7:30, 11:00; arrived in Decatur at 8:10; 11:10; 2:10; 6.10, 8:40, 12:10 Connections are made at Fort Wayne with the Ft. Wayne & North ern Indiana Traction Co., The Toledo & Chicago Interurban Railway Coin pany, The Ohio Electric, and Indians Union Traction Company; also with the Pennsylvania, Wabash Nickle Plate, L. 8. * M. 8.. C. H. t D„ and G. R. & I- railroads. Freight Service. Freignt service consists of one train each way Silly; Leaving Decatur at 7:00 a. m. and returning, leaving Fort Wayne at 12:00 a. m. Thia enables shippers to telephone orders and receive shipments promptly. W. H. FLEDDERJOHANN. General Manager, • . Decatur, Ind. ■ o DAIRY FOR SALE. If we can dispose of the dairy located at Steele’s park before August 10th we will do so. Good paying business. Will either trade or sell. Inquire at once. YERKEY & WALTERS, 177tf 'Phone 12-L. o PIANO TUNING AND REPAIRING. D. A. Gilllom, rebuilder and repairer of pianos and sewing machines, and piano tuuer. Dealer in both branches, write or 'phone 8, Line P, city. lllm-w-f-tf u < POTRONS NOTICE My dental office will be closed from Monday Aug. 16 to Aug. 31. t-f-s. FRED PATTERSON. o Mrs. Ben Schrank continues very low at the point of death.

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IZZY’S POEM. I have looked at the canopied coaches that ride Like a ship of the gods on the sea. And the swaths of their cutting are heavy and wide, Like a bungalow out on a spree; I have board of their glory in story and screed. But the more of their glory I scan The better I know that the car that I need Is a car that will work for a man. I am not of the gods; I reside on the earth; 1 am fond of the neighborhood, too. And I want a machine that will render its worth In the things that I want it to do; And the ship of the gods may be good for the gink With a million or so in his hoard But I know what 1 know, and I think what 1 think. And I think 1 will get me a Ford. I will get it, and settle, and put it to Use, And the ships of the gods may cavort; They may run them on a gallon of juice But the Ford gets there first —on a quart. They may smile at the little machine that I run. They may laugh, if they like to, and can, That is worth what it costs to a _ than. Joke a Ford and you joke at the sands of the seas And the leaves when the forests are full; When a bull rushes into a nest full of bees Is the joke on the bees or the bull? They are common—for everyone has ’em but me. And 1 feel pretty lonesome and bored, And I want what will be what I want it to be, So I’m going to buy me a Ford. Scruaton Tribune-Republican. PATRONS TTjoTICE. My office will be closed from August 20 until August 27. 197t9 ROY ARCHBOLD. FOR SALE—Eight room house, nearly modem, located on Chestnut St , good fruit trees and garden. Terms and titnd to suit purchaser. Inquire of Mrs. Thomas Mylott. e.o.d. ts

FOL.fVND-GfflNft'B ? We have for sale a number of April farrow pigs, males and females. Sired by a good son of Giant Wonder, No. 85,083, and out of sows by Keefer’s A Wonder, Oakland's Equal and Big Expansion. These pige are the long, heavy boned, easy feeding kind, out of litters of I 7 to 11. Pigs are weighing up to 100 pounds, not fat, but in good growing order. We will price these pigs well worth the money. GOLDNER BRO’S. Decatur, Ind. Preble Phone, R. F. D. No. 11 Democrat Want Ads Pay. | Democrat Want Ads FARMERS ATTENTION - tr I’m in the auction business. If y° u are going to hold a public farm or stock sale, don’t make a mistake in engaging your auctioneer. If you don’t know who I am inquire about me. Remember that I’® * n the businessand get’ you the highest dollar. Call Early And Be Assured Os Dates. J. J. laumbartner Real Estate—Registered Stock and Farm Sale Auctioneer. Phone 426 or 135