Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 208, Decatur, Adams County, 31 August 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 208.

GERMANS TAKE LAST FORTRESS j Russians Reported to be Making Preparations to Guard Petrograd. IMPORTANT BRITISH Concessions Expected by United States—Peace Prospects Brighter. Berlin, Auk. 31,—(Special to Daily Democrat.) —Vilna is being evacuated ami the Russian government is making feverish preparations to defend Petrograd from attack according to press despatches received today. Gen. Mackensen has inflicted another severe defeat on the rear guard of the Russian army that was driven from Brest Litovsk. He took 3,700 prisoners. Tile war office however admits that Russian counter attacks have temporarily halted the Germans in Galicia. Petrograd regards the ca, ■ tare of the naval base Riga by the Ger man armies as certain. The strength of tiie German armies in the Counreland region is taken as an indicatin’, that operations on a gigantic scale ar being planned consequently Russian munition manufacturers are being urged to speed production to the limit Students of Russian technical schools have been installed as workmen. Thousands of refuges from the Kovnr district are flocking into Petrograd The correspondent of the Vossisc.n Zeitung who accompanied the Austro German armies that entered Brest Lit ovsk, described the scene as ghastly The Russians, he said, had applied tiie torch to hundreds of buildings. Fropi the outer forts to the ceht-’t of the city there was ruin after ruir "The market place was in chaos. The factory district was a melee of iror ovens and blackened walls. The rail road tracks were covered with wreck age of cars and dead cattle. Tim church of Brest Litovsk with its blu< dome and gold cross had fallen in and here was a city that bad sheltered 50,000 inhabitants."

Washingtin, Aug 31. —(Special to ch? Daily Democrat) —"The first of a series of concessions” was officialdoms expressed opinion today of the announce of the first modification yet made by the British in the terms o' their "order in counsel". The declar ation front official circles in London u ; given to the U. I’, that there was n thought of peace with Germany, did not alter this version in Washington It was doubtless true, it was admitted that the British were net conscious!' thinking of a cessation of hostilities Nevertheless, it was argued that ar important concession by Germany ha bred a British concession. Petrograd, Aug. 31, —(Special to the Daily Democrat)—Russia has taker the first important step toward reor ganization of government department' to meet the menace of .he Austro-Ger man armies. The consul of the etn pirn appointed by the Czar today a.) proved the bill passed by the Duma providing for an advisory committee with full powers in the administratio of affairs. The new committee will be formed of members from the Duma and the Imperial consul. Increase*' productions of war munitions will I.' its biggest task. London, Aug. 31, —(Special to Dailv Democrat) —Despite the latest alleged German peace feelers, the United Press is able to state on the best au thorlty today that the peace situation, "o far as England is concerned, has undergone no recent change. A few socialist leaders favor the ending oi hostilities. But neither in official cir eles nor in the great mass of the public. is there any inclination to accept peace at this time, honorable or othei wise.

FUNERAL OF MRS. BARKLEY The funeral services f or Mrs. Henry Barkley were held from the home south of this city at ten o’clock this morning. Mrs. Barkley died Saturday morning, just seven hours after a sister cf Mr. Barkleys had passed away at Convoy, Ohio. The funeral of the sister who was Mrs. Emery Humme'.l formerly Miss Lavina Barkley, was held yesterday at Convoy. Mr. Barkley attended and was accompanied by Henry Eiting and other neighbors.

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CONTRACT IS LET. Dan Erwin yesterday let the contract for the carpenter work bn his new home 911 Mercer avenue to Ered Linn. The home is to boa brick veneer and the mason contract went to Lewis Hammond, who has nearly completed the same. n REBEKAH NOTICE All members of the Rebekah lodge, and especially those of the degree staff are yrged to attend the meeting this evening. There will be drill work to prepare for the anniversary celebration September 20, when a class of candidates will be initiated. ANNUAL REUNION Os Joseph Archbold and Samuel Yarger Families Held at John Mosure’s IN FRENCH TOWNSHIP Many Present and the Day Was Filled With Chicken, Salad and Fun. The 22nd annual reunion of the family of Joseph Archbold and Samuel Yarger, was seid at the home of John Mosure in French township, Adams county Indiana, on the 28th day of August 1915. Those present were: J A. Bowman and wife and family of Bluffton; Robert and George and Herman and Howard Dorothy. Vergil and Mary; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hall and daughter Anna of Tocsin, Indiana; Mrs. Rachael Aschcraft o: Tocsin; T. W. Archbold and family, Fernie, Lewis Lovine and Bessie o. Ossian; Mrs. [.ovine. Smith of Ossian; Mr. and,Mrs. C. Cochran and daughter Dorothy of Tocsin;Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Potter and daughter Pauline, of Pugney, Ind.: Frank Todd, of Tocsin, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stalter of Craigville: Mr. and Mrs. William Yarger. of Tocsin; Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Johnson and family, Gerald. Opal and Buris, o’ Tocsin; Mr. and Mrs. George Merchant and daughter Jessie, of Danville, 111. Samuel Yarger of Tocsin Ind.; Mrs. Henry Pursley and children, Maronie and Vernall of Tocsin; Mr. and Mrs. Harley Mosure, of Bluffton! Mrs. Jonaltian Mosure. of Vera Cruz; Mrs. Thomas Foley of Tocsin; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Breiner an<] family Wrba and Florence of Tocsin; Margaret Zimmer man of Tocsin; J. N. Smith of Kingsland: Mr. and Mrs. George Kleinknight and son, Chester, of Tocsin; Mr. and Mrs. Natin Moeshburger and son Herald of French township, Indiana; Mr. and Mrs. John Mosure. All arrived at an early hour •With well filled, baskets and at the call for dinner there wt s some hustling for tli tables with Normon Stalter. in the lead and James Breiner a close second. Oliver Ht !1 was given the belt for eating fried chicken, N. M. Johnson was given the prize for eatig potato salid and Nath In Stalter cleaned up the crowd on horse shoe pitching.—One That Was There.

CLOTHIERS ARE IN SESSION Indianapolis. Aug. 31,—The clothiers of Indiana met here today at a special meeting called by the Indiana Retail Clothiers' association for the purpose of forming a better organization of Indiana retailers. The clothiers hope to right many abuses that are now giving them trouble, not the least of which is the mail order competition. Better relations between jobbers and retailers and manufacturers and dealers are sought. The promotion of the cause of truth in advertising was given attention. The morning was given over to an experience session, in which those present stated their experiences and asked help of their associates who had met some sort of difficulty. This session was in ciiarge of Pres. C. B. Steed of South Bend. Every man present was given permission to borrow all the brains he could use. Edgar Eckhouse and Charles Buschmann spoke at the afternoon session. Tonight the speakers are Carl Hun*, whose topic covers some of the newer phases of the truth in advertising movement. Fred I. Willis, president of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, who will make an after dinner talk on organization, and Archibald, M. Hall, who is down on the program for an oration on clothiers and the community they serve.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, August 31, 1915.

MADE SECRETARY Cal Kunkel Elected Secretary of Kunkel-Klein-knight Organization. REUNION WAS HELD At Tocsin—Fine Program Given and Big Dinner Spread. Calvin Kunkel of Root township, Adams county, was elected secretary o' tiie Kunkel and Kleinknight families’ organization, at the annual reunion field at Tocsin Saturday. The meeting was held in the tent of the Russell Shows which are making a short stay at Tocsin. The big tent was well filled with the members of the two families and their friends and the members of the show troop were also present, furnishing music during the afternoon when tiie program was in progress and performing valiantly at the big picnic dinner, served at noon. Tiie program included a number of musical selections and short a Idresses by different members and friends of the two families. Jonn Kleinknight. of Kingsland, was elected president for tiie coming year an.l Calvin Kunkel, of Monmouth, was chosen secretary. Mrs. Earl Waugh, of Bluffton, was appointed a family register to keep a record of the births and deaths in the two families during the year. Tiie next reunion wil be held at Tocsin on the last Thursday in July The date chosen is earlier than usual for the convenience of Mrs. Lydia High of Bluffton, who is the last of the older generation of the Klein knight family. Mrs. High is a sufferer from hay fever and the reunion Sat urday was the first she has been able to attend for a number of years, a! ways suffering more or less from the fever durtng the reunion season. Nexi year the gathering will be held before hay fever is general so that Mrs. Hig’i can attend.

OPEN ONTUESDAY Fall Term of the St. Joseph School Will Start Tuesday, September 7. A COMMERCIAL COURSE Will be Added for the Higher Grades---A Special Teacher in Charge. The St. Joseph Catholic school of this city will open on Tuesday, September ", and the outlook tor one of the most successful years in the history of this institution never was more promising. It is estimated that on the opening day there will be at least three hundred children attend ing. With this year a commercial course for the higher grades and graduates will be added. The entire program for the course has not yet been mapped out. but it is certain that one of the best business courses possible will be installed. A special Sister teacher will be in charge and the students will be taught everything frftm typewriting to commercial spelling and artithmetic. As the year passes other subject and improvement will be added. It Is hoped that the commercial course can be made a two-year one. thus giving ample time to each and every student to thoroughly equip himself or herself for the business world. — o PONIES AT PORTLAND FAIR An exhibit of a few of the many thorough bred ponies from the Jones Bros. Bitter Ridge Shetland Pony farm of Redkey, Ind. will be exhibited at the Portland fair this week. Cliff and Charles Jones, proprietois of the pony farm, have rented a big tent near the Floral hall and invite every fair visitor to the pony tent. They also state all ponies bought, on the fair grounds will be delivered to the purchaser free of charge. The Jones Brothers are the same men that held the pony sale in this city a few weeks ago. They sold thirty-live of the fina animals here.

< POLICE COURT Harlow Mann who was arrested last week on affidavits filel by Jess and Nettie Singleton charging him with using profane languarge, had his trial before Mayor Christen last evening and was found guilty and assessed a fine and costs amounting to $12.60 He pleaded guilty to the charge filed against him by Jess Singleton last Thursday and received the same dose. - o FIRE CAUSffD EXCITEMENT Much excitement resu’ted last even ing when sparks from a burning chinney fell on the Todd Linn residence on South First street and caused the department to make a run. Fortunately only a few shingles were ablaze and the first was put out by neighbors before the department reached the scene.

THE COURT NEWS State Tax Levy Remains the Same as Last Year—4o.l Per Hundred Dollars. REPORT IS APPROVED T. H. Baltzell’s Account of School Funds Found to be Correct. County Auditor T. H. Baltzell has received notice from State Auditor Dale Crittenberger that the state tax levy this year is the same as that of last—4o.l cents per SIOO. This is made up of the following items: State revenue, 7 cents; state school revenue. 13.6 cents; benevolent institution fund, 10 cents; state debt sinking fund, 1.5 cents; educational institu tion, 7 cents; vocational educational fund. 1 cent. Auditor T. H. BalfzelT has received the report of tiie state accountants examination of the school funds from January 1, 1913, to May 31, 1915. The report shows that the accounting camout right to the very cent. During that time the auditor held in trust school funds in the total sum of $93,539.71. Os this amount, common school funds were $70,056.78; congressional, $18,449.44; permanent endownment, $5,023.49. The total amount loaned was $92,041.26, leaving a balance of $1,498.45. The auditor re quests that all interest on school fund be paid promptly, as the state board has made a ruling that the auditor be held responsible for interest lost by delay or delinquincy in payment. o James Crozier and Harvey Koos of Union township were visitors in the city today.

HIT BIJNGINF Auto Driven by Abe Hab beger at Berne Struck by G. R. & I. Train AT NOON TODAY Occupants Escaped With Slight Injuries—Machine Badly Wrecked. Berne, Ind.. Aug. 31—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Three persons had a narrow escape from death here at 1 o’clock this afternoon when a north bound freight backed across Main street and struck an automobile driven by Abraham M. Habbeger. in which were riding besides himself, a traveling man named Mueller and Jacob Habbegged. The engine struck the car in the center and shoved it over to the side, badly wrecking it. Jacob Habbegger saw the danger and jumped, escaping injury, while the others did not fare so well. Abe Habbeggei received a badly bruised shoulder and several cuts on his left side, while Mueller had his hand badly lacerated. The car was an E. M.F., and the engine was No. 79, G. R. & I. The flagman at the crossing says he did his best to stop the auto,, but was unable to do so, while those in the car insist that he did not warn them. At any rate it was a mighty fortunate accident, for those who witnessed it. expected to find the lifeless bodies of at least two of the men.

BILL CARJS HERE Wallace Circus Advance Men Here and Are Billing the Country. HERE SEPTEMBER 14 Some in Two Special Trains of Sixty Cars—Show on Ahr Lot East of Town. The first advertising car for the Carl Hagenbeck and Great Wallace circus arrived this morning with Mr. Floyd King in charge, and every window and every bill board in this city and for miles around now bears the announcement that on Tuesday, September 14, the big shows will give two exhibitions and a big street parade in Decatur. The show will be given on the Ahr field, just east of town, and will arrive that morning on two special trains, sixty cars. The last big circus here was in 1912, and the people are ready for another peanut and pink lemonade day. The Wallace circus this year is said to be better than ever. All through the long months of winter agents of the Carl HagenbeckWallace circus have been scouring tho contenents of the earth securing novelties and features. The performance this year will be entirely new. More than 400 acrobats, gymnasts,' riders, contortionists and athletes, together with fifty downs, compose the circus end. In addition the big show is augmented with Car! Hagenbeck's tranied wild animal exhibition. Hundreds of wild animals, lions, leopards, tigers, pumas, jaguars, elephants, seals, monkeys, etc., will constitute that department. Performances will be given at 2 and 8 p. m. Doors to the zoological paradise will be opened an hour earlier. A three-mile long street parade will leave the show grounds at 10 o'clock the day of the exhibition and pass through the principal down town 1 streets.

PEACHES COMING Michigan Peach Crop Delayed in Ripening by the Cold Weather. THE BIG SHIPMENTS Expected in Week or Ten Days—Housewife Need Not Worry. If you are a housewife, the kind who looks ahead and plans tor the winter, in season of plenty, you needn't begin to be “skeered” for fear that there will be no luscious ' canned peaches on your fruit closet shelves this winter. You know other seasons, the peaches began coining in earlv August and by the middle thereof, the peaches were reposing in fine stale in their cans, on the shelves, ready for the table at a minute’s notice. This season, thus far, very few have come in, and many were afraid that perhaps there would not be any. Merchants, however, state that the northern crop, especially those in Michigan have been delayed in ripening by the cold weather. Big shipments are expected in a week or ten days, and it is said the price will be quite reasonable, ranging from $1.50 per bushfl up. Last season they were somewlia' scarce and the price soared from sl. "3 to $2.00 and higher. Huckleberries, or blue berries, as they are known also, and which are shipped here from northern Michigan, may be expected in a week or ten days. JUST THE RIGHT THING Dick Townsend formerly of this city now manager and proprietor of the Paducha. Ky.. hotel and former manager of the Randall hotel of Fort Wayne gives the following testimony for the San-Jak stomach and kidney medicine which is being placed in the Decatur Drug stores this week. Mr. Townsend says, "San-Jak was recommended to me by a reputable physician of Fort Wayne for kidney trouble I used it and found it just right.”.

MOTOR TO MONTPELIER Ben, William and Wayne Beavers left this morning on a motor trip to Montpelier to visit with a friend. Luther Ellis, who was a Wabash college class mate of (leu. They were accompanied by Mr. Worrll, who will be the new science teacher in the Decatur high school. KICK OVER TANK. Fighting flies, where it was hitched behind the postoflice Saturday, a team of horses became unruly and kicked over the Fred Ashbaueher gasoline tank, wasting fifty gallons of the gasoline. GREAT JBIG WORK Is That in Which Mrs. C. M. Kenyon, Former Decatur Woman, is Engaged. A BIBLE CHAUTAUQUA With Hand Book Showing How to Study Bible is Making Her Famous.

The Birlimgham News of Sunday, August 22nd. contains a half page story mighty interesting to Decatur people who will remember Mrs. ('. M Kenyon, a former club woman ot this city and associated with her husband in conducting the Journal. Mrs. Kenyon is the originator of the Bible Chautauqua, a home study club tor women, with the bible as the never ending study and she has established branch clubs over Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and is now in St. Louis. This good lady was the teacher of a large Sunday school class at Birmingham and originated her home studyplan. It attracted attention and one day several years ago. Dr. H. M. Hamill. president of tiie International Sunday School Association, investigating her work was so impressed that he asked why- she did not give her plan to the world. And she did. followi::-; some suggestions by Dr. Hamill. Sb< complied a handbook which lias been endorsed every where and the name of Sarah Ogden Kenyon will soon be known over the world by every Bible

student. Each bit of Bible reading listed i:i the handbook hah a poetic title to recommend it. For example there is th■> story of Noah and his sons, which Mrs. Kenyon calls “A Journey in Dee > Waters.” A little further down she lists the Tower of Babel as “A Song of the Seven thunders” Then there is "A Dream By the Wayside," which in other words is the famous dream Jacob had about the ladder to Heaven. There is a reading which she calls "The Follies and Failures of a King," others labelled "Song for a Royal W -!- ding,” "The Story of Two Friends." Builders of a Nation." "Naaman'u Slave Girl,” "Natham’s Song of Vengence,” and "Zephaniah and the Day of Wrath.” Among the titles she gives New Testament stories are the following: "A Little sermon on the Love of God," "Why One Man Shouted.” "Open Sesame,” "Dorcas and the Deeds of Love, "Phoebe’s Letter of Intr< duction,” Letters of the Beloved DiSciple,” and "The Golden City.” Poetic, every one of them, and calculated to stimulate the imagination. When you read “A. song of the Seven Thunders" you suddenly want to find out what they all seven are, and why, and when. And "Dorcas and the Deeds of Love” suggests something passing sweet and with plenty of heart interest. I Each Bible story is accompanied by some pararellel in modern life. That is Mrs. Kenyon’s plan. For instance she calls the student’s attention to ancient idols. Following this is the suggestion for a paper on "Moder i Idols.” Understand, the readings are designed for chautauqua circle meetings'. Indeed, the Home Bible Chautauqua is merely another form of literary club. Instead of eugenics, German "Kulter." Euripides, current events, English novelists, members of this new club study the Bible exclusively. No kind of dogma or denomination enters into the plan. Members may belong to any or no church. Ore thing is certain, however,, and that is at the end of a year those who took the course will have some very definite ideas of what the Bible is about, (ContinuetToiTpage 2)

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CLEM KENNEDY Former Adams County Man Asphyxiated in Apartment at Syracuse, N. Y. FROM FURNACE GAS Information Sent Judge I). E. Smith, a Boyhood Friend of Deceased. Clem D. Kennedy, former resident here, was asphyxiated Sunday afternoon in his apartments at Syracuse, New York, where he has lived for some time, and the body is being held there awaiting word from his son. Paul, who lives in the south. He wished to be buried in the family cemetery lot at Geneva, and it is probably that his request will be complied with, though no word to that effect has been received. The news of his death was received here in a letter from William I). Fergusten, secretary of the Elk's lodge of that city and which enclosed a clipping from a Syracuse paper, telling the sad story. The letter follows: Syracuse. N. Y., Aug. 30. 1915. David Smith. Esq.. Decatur. Ind.: Dear Sir:- —Clem I). Kennedy was found dead in his room from escaping coal gas yesterday afternoon. In the absence of any relatives, I. as secretary of the Elks, of which he was a member, have taken charge of the body. The coroner will deliver to me all his effects as tar as known, which 1 will hold subject to the order of his son. Carl C. Kennedy, whom I wired last evening, receiving a reply to do so.

The funeral will be held in tho lodge rooms at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The casket will be placed in a vault until burial arrangements can be made. Am expecting letter from Carl as soon as it can reach here. Clem desired to be buried in the family plot at Geneva. Ind. I learned that you and Clem were fast friends, hence this letter. Information and suggestions from you will be gratefully received. If possible, would like to meet you at the services. , Very truly yours. WM. D. FERGUSON, Secretary. The clipping said: "Mrs. Pearl Carter and George Smith, who were overcome by escaping coal gas in their apartments at 405 Forman avenue, yesterday' afternoon. are both recovering. Mrs. Carter is at St. Joseph’s hospital and Mr. Smith at his home. The remains of Clement 1). Kennedy, who was dead when Dr. A. E. Post reached the home, are at the rooms of Undertaker A. C. Schumacher, where they were removed under instructions of Syracuse Lodge, No. 31. B. P. O. E„ of which order deceased was a member. "The gas responsible for the fatality came from a furnace fire which Mr. Kennedy had started in the cellar. A short time later both Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Smith went to their rooms on the first floor for a nap. Meanwhile Mrs. Carter, who had just returned from a long automobile ride and had been feeling ill as a result, summoned Dr. Post. She then w'eut to her room and retired. "When the physician arrived he entered after ringing the d< or beel several times and found Mr. Kennedy dead upon the bed. Mr. Smith and Mrs. Carter were in au unconscious condition. After opening the windows to allow the gas to escape, the physician revived two of the patients and had Mrs. Carter taken to the hospital. Coroner Crane was notified and after an investigation decided Mr. Kennedy’s death was accidental. "Mr. Kennedy was to have returned to his work as draftsman and civil engineer at the Semet-Solvay plant this morning after a two weeks’ vacation. He was a native of Geneva. Indiana. and a graduate of Purdue university. Lafayette, Ind. He was also a member of the Woodmen. Two children, Paul and Esther Kennedy, survive.” o — GENERAL FROST LAST NIGHT (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Aug. 31, — (Special to Daily Democrat) —Although many points in Indiana reported light frost last night, the reports rvceifed by the United States weather bureau here indicated that the frost did no damai n The bureau said there were light frosts at Evansville, Fort Wayne. Indanapolis,, Marion Peru and Farmland.