Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 211, Decatur, Adams County, 3 September 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 211.

PEACE PLANS ARE UNCHANGED England’s Attitude Toward European Peace Remains Same as a Year Ago. BRITISH TRANSPORT Sunk at Dardanelles With Loss of 1,820 Men— Grodno is Captured. (United Press Service) London, Sept. 3—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The U. r. was this afternoon informed on the highest official authority that Englands attitude toward peace had undergone absolutely no change since • Premeir Asquith's statement in his Guild hat! speech of August, 1514. The official who made this statement requested that his name be not used. This statement was made in view oi the peace reports now in circulation in the United States and of the discussions in the German press. In Its Guild ball si»each, Premier Asquith declared that England was fighting to force the restoration of Belgium to her own people and to remove forever the menace of militarism from Europe. Berlin, Sept. 3, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A British transport struck a mine off the entrance to the Dardanelles and sank with 320 officer--. 1.250 men and a crew of 300 according to a despatch today from Sofia. All aboard were drowned. Six hundred bodies have been recovered. Berlin, Sept. 3, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Gen. Von Hindenberg’s troops have captured Grodno fortress, it was officially announced this afternoon. The city of Grodno, also has l>cen occupied by German troops who crossed the river and have engaged the Russians in a desperate street battle. Brownsville. Texas. Sept. 3—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Mexican bandits who killed two Americans late yesterday have'been surrounded by American soldiers in the thick brush near Fresno and are battling for their lives. Three Mexicans, two men and a woman, have been killed since daylight. Reports indicate that the entire band of fifty or sixty faces annihilation. United States army aviators located the Mexicans, but have teen unable to employ bombs because of the danger of hitting soldiers. The brush is almost impenetrable at this point. The Mexican camp was raided by soldiers this morning, but the bandits had fled. A large number of animals stolen from ranches have been recovered. Dynamite was also found. Aviators then traced the fleeing Mexicans and soon located them. According to the storytold today by Stanley Doddsi one of the three Americans kidnaped late yesterday, his two companions were tortured before they were killed. He said the bottoms of their feet were cut away and boiling water poured on them. Then their Meads and bodies were riddled with bullets. Posses are being hastily formed throughout this territory and practically every citizen is armed in anticipation of a general battle along the border. (By Charles Stewart) Washington, D. C.. Sept. 3—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Peace was in the air here today. There were pessimists, but they were little heeded. Due note was taken of the fact that Bratain seemed unenthusiastic over tlie German sub-sea memorandum. The semi-official white house statement that the president could take no step until both sides wished it. was not overlooked. It was conceded that the terms of Germany suggested, tentatively through Ambassador Bern•storff. doubtless would have to be limited and perhaps considerably modified before the allies would accept them. Nevertheless, all adevelopments were regarded as tending toward a wind-up of the European struggle. — o CAN YOU NAME THIS? Frank Mclntosh, well known farmer of Union township, brought in a twig from a burr oak tree, on the end of which has grown a peculiar specia of °ak apple. It looks like a honeycomb but it is of unusual form and many men well versed In woodcraft have told us they have never seen any *hing like it. The apple may be seen in the window of the Daily Democrat.

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SPECIAL MEETING TONIGHT A special meeting of the city connIcil will he held tonight at the City hall for tlie pur|M>se of mapping out and passing tlie annual tax budget. According to the 1913 state law the tax I levy and other appropriations must be made by the city not Inter than the first Monday in September. It has been rule to pass the budget on tne first meeting night in September. — o WILL RtTURN THIS WEEK. ’ __ Fred A. Dolph, president of the In- J diana and Ohio Traction company, ■ will return this week from a trip to New York. Baltimore, Boston and other eastern points, where he went to interest eastern capital in his new system of interurban railroads, which he is attempting to establish in Ohio and Indiana.—Fort Wayne Sentinel. o ELZEY REUNION SUNDAY. The Elzey reunion will be held Sun- . day at Steele’s parx if the weather permits, otherwise at the K. of ?. home. Be sure to come for the reunion will take place rain or shine. THE COURT NEWS John Stark, Moving Picture Show Man, Files Suit for Divorce FROM THERESA STARK Marriage License Issued— Suit on Account Broght —Realty Transfers. John Stark, the moving picture show man, lias brought suit in the Adams circuit court for a divorce from Theresa Stark, the case being filed this afternoon at 2:30 by his attorney. L. (’. DeVoss, who immediately withdrew the papers from the file. County Clerk Bleeke has received notice of the acceptance of Aarcn Burk as a patient for Easthaven haspital. He will be taken to Richmond tomorrow by Sheriff Ed Green and John Burk. C. J. Lutz, attorney for The Shafer Hardware Company lias filed a suit against Julius Haugk <-n account, demand S7OO for materials furnished for the new Madison street building. William H. Patent has made application for letters of administration on the estate of his wife, tlie late Dottie E. Parent. Real estate transfers: F. M. Schirmeyer, trustee to J. D. Hale, lot 19 Decatur; $250; Volney Cornion, guardian, to Edward J. Kenney, 115 acres of Jefferson township, guardian’s deed $l5O. Noah Blberstine was given judg ment against the town of Grabill for $228.25, whicji he alleged was due irm for labor on the streets. —Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette. Decatur attorneys are interested in this case. A marriage license was issued’ to Herman L. Getting, farmer of Allen county, born September 2, 1882. son of Louis Getting, to wed Louise Hobrock. saleslady, born January 1, 1882, daughter of Henry Hobrock. Peterson & Moran of this city were attorneys for Noah Biberstine who yesterday in the Allen county court was awarded a judgement of $228.25 against the town of Grabill for work done on the streets. o had fine auto trip. George Flanders of the postoffice force received word from Mrs. Flanders that she arrived in Cincinnati at 3:30 o’clock. She left here by au tomobile, with Earl Pudenz at 7:30 o’clock, and they found the roads exceedingly good. Mr. Pudenz took back the car in which his mother was riding when she met with the accident recently, which cost her her life. Mrs. Flanders will visit with her father in Cincinnati. o K. OF C. ELECTION. The attention of all Knights of Co lumbus is called to the meeting of Monday, September 6, at which the annual election of officers will take place. As this is a very important meeting all brothers should attend It possible. Meeting called promptly at 8 p. m. G- K -

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, September 3, 1915.

BROTHER'S VISIT I , 1 Tl The First in Twenty-nine Years Made Occasion of Happy Reunion. AT THE G. A. R. HALL Os- the Barnhart-Parrish Families—Fifty-six Were in Attendance. The Barnhart-Parrish families held a most happy reunion yesterday in the G. A. R. hall, his city. The reunion will not be annual affairs, but this one was the occasion of the visit of John C. Barnhart, seventy-nine years old, living at Cerro Gordo, 111., this being his first visit here in twen-ty-nine years. One brother, J. A. Barnett, of Swayzee, who is in ill health, could not be present, but all the sisters were, they being Mrs. Joshua Parrish. Mrs, Mary A. Smith, Mrs. Dan Kitson, Mrs. Joe Hower and Mrs. Margaret Louthan of Fort Wayne. With their children and their families and a number of other relatives,-the company numbered fifty-six, and both dinner and supper were eaten at the hall. The day was a very happy one and the occasion will long be remembered. Mr. John C. Barnhart of Cerfo Gordo, was a first lieutenant in the civil war. and the G. A. R. hall was a most appropriate place for the holding of the reunion. Those from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. John C. Barnhart and daughters, Estella and Lura, of Cerro Gordo, Ill.; Mrs. Geo. Heaton and son. Jesse, Kokomo; Emily Barnhart, Swayzee; Mrs. John Smith and four children, Tocsin; Miss Maurine Kunkel, Marion; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hill and son, George, and Mrs. Margaret Louthan. Fort Wayne. T n e Roop Reunion. At the annual reunion of the Roop family at Steele’s park, yesterday, it was decided to hold the reunion next year, at Robinson park, Ft. Wayne, the date being the same the last on Page 2.) o FUTUHE_PUNS Os Fred A. Dolph Expected to be Announced Soon —Home Today FROM THE EAST t Plans New Electric Railway System, Greatest in the United States. Fred A. Dolph, president of the In diana and Ohio Traction company, expected to return from a week's .trip to New York. Boston, Baltimore and other eastern points z today or tomorrow. where he went to interest eastern capitalists in his new system of interurban railroads which he plans to establish in Indiana and Ohio. Upon Mr. Dolph’s return it is expected that he will make announcement of his future plans, outlining just what roads will constitute this big interurban system. Mr. Edwin M. McKinney, who is associated with Mr. Dolph in the reorganization of the Huntington. Bluff ton and Portland steam and gasoline road, is authority for the statement that the new system, when completed, will lie the greatest in the United States, touching eastern Indiana and northwestern Ohio towns and linking Fort Wayne with many of the best cities in the two states. Mr. Dolph plans a 420-mile trolley system by the acquisition of stub ends of short steam roads, the building of new lines and the purchase of small interurban properties. Although Mr. Dolph did not offer a bid on the Fort Wayne and Spring field property at the recent sale in Decatur, it Is uderstood that he has included that road in his general system and it may be purchased later. The power house at Decatur furnishes power to operate twenty-two miles of track, when it is big enough for a 100-mile system. This plant may be used to furnish power for the Huntington, Bluffton and Portland Railroad company after it is electrified.—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette.

■i GUILTY OF CONSPIRACY. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 3—(Special to Daily Democrat)-—Ernest Roed er, former road house keeper, indict- ' ed along with National Committeeman Thomas Taggart, Mayor Bell, Chief of Police S. V. Parrott and over 100 other Indiana politicians, charged with conspiring to corrupt the Marion county election, today pleaded guilty to the charge. Roeder was the eighth defendant to plead guilty. Ho formerly kept the Brighton Beach road house. Mayor Bell goes on trial on the conspiracy charge September 7. Roeder was a clerk at the polls in the tenth precinct of the Fourth ward during tlie primaries. Ho was associated in tlie road house business with James Gibson, who unexpectedly pleaded guilty a few days ago. On recommendation of Prosecutor Rucker. Roeder was released on his own recognizance, the reason being that his wife is ill. Special Judge Eichhorn would not accept the plea until Roeder’s counsel appeared. BAR CRICKETS And Fish Worms from the Mails—None Can be Sent to Fishermen AT INDIANA LAKES Fort Wayne Postmaster Makes Inquiry and Receives His Answer. Nothing live can be sent through the local mails, and any who have been sending crickets or fish worms to fishers at the lakes should take notice. The Fort Wayne Journal-Ga-zete says: “Postmaster Edward C. Miller received an order from the postoffice department at Washington, notifying him that hereafter no crickets can be sent from Fort Wayne to fisherman' at northern Indiana lakes, as it is a violation of the local regulations to -send anything live through the mails. Some time ago a Fort Wayne man sent a box of crickets to fishermen at Clear Lake and other crickets have been consigned through the mails to Lake James. The postmaster wrote the department for an opinion and received the above order. According to the law queen bees are the only thing in the live stock line that can be sent through the mails. Fish worms are even barred.” — o POSTMASTER’S BULLETIN. Postmaster J. W. Bosse has received a bulletin from headquarters that arrangements have been made between the United States and Italy, that admissible liquids, oils, pastes, salves, etc., not easily liquefiable, may bo sent by international parcels post, on and after September 1, between Italy and the United States. o UP INJJALLOON Curt Johnson of This City Will Make Ascention At Ft. Wayne Labor Day AND ON SUNDAY ALSO Fair Management Will Probably Book Him For Several Flights Here Curt Johnson of this city who won fame several years ago as one of the noted balloonists has just been booked by Fort Wayne people to make a balloon ascension at Robinson park on Ixibor Day and also on the following Sunday September 12th. Curt has accepted the contract and intends to make one of tiie highest balloon ascensions on record. It has also been talked of among the men back of the Adams county fair association to book him lor series of flights during the fair week here. This morning Curt stated that if he signed up with the local fair association he would make two flights each day, one in the morning and the other towards evening. Curt has gone up in a balloon several times during his life but during the last few years has been out of the air game. He also intends the balloon from Ft. Wayne people for his own personal use.

FATAL STROKE ’ Mrs. Margaret Lobenstein ' Passed Away at Monroe Early This Morning. I r > STROKE OF PARALYSIS i 1 Had Been a Sufferer for the Past Eight or Nine Months. After having been in a partially helpless condition since last February from a stroke of paralysis suffered Mt that time, Mrs. Margaret L. Lobenstein, a well known resident of Monroe passed away at one o'clock this morning at her home, death being a great relief from the long months of suffering which the good woman had endured with much fortitude. Mrs. Lobenstein was born November 8, 1850 at Jeromevilie, Ashland county Ohio, and was the daughter of Isarel and Elizabeth Martin. She passed her early life and young womanhood on the place of her birth and when twenty-one years of age, was married to L. F. Lobenstein. During the life of the couple they resided at various places throughout the country, finally settling at Monroe twelve years ago. One daughter and four sons were horn to the union, all of them surviving. The father and husband also survives the wife and mother. The children are Mrs. Bertha L. Hendricks. Monroe, Lawrence of Fort Wayne, Eph jf Grand Rapids. Otto of Monroe and Walter of Fort Wayne. Mrs. Lobenstein was the last surviving member of her parental family. The decease,] was an active and loyal member of the Monroe Methodist church and also of the Royal Neighbors Although the date of tlie funeral has not yet been set, it will be held from the Monroe M. E church with Rev. Clifford Pearson officiating. o Smith Stevens, Well known Union township farmer, who has been ill, is said to be improving. WED LAST NIGHT Louise Hobrock and Herman Getting Married at Lutheran Parsonage BY THE REV. HINZ Leave for Louisville, Ky., on Trip—Groom Allen County Farmer. The wedding of Miss Ijouise Hoorock, daughter of Mrs. Sophia Hohrock of west Monroe street, this ci'y, and Mr. Herman Getting, a well known young farmer of near Fort Wayne, took place last evening at o'clock at the Zion's Lutheran parsonage, on West Monroe street, the Rev. Hinz officiating. The news of the wedding comes as a surprise to many of tlie friends and relatives of the couple as only the most intimate knew that it was scheduled for last evening. With the bride and groom as witnesses of the wedding were Paul Trier, Fort Wayni . Miss Lena Getting a sister of the groom; and Miss Letta Lang, an intimate friend. Miss Hobrock wore :> modish blue tailored suit, witli which was worn a black hat, of becoming style. The wedding party then drove to the home of the groom's parents, near Ft. Wayne, where a wedding dinner was served, and later the couple went to Fort Wayne, leaving last night for Cincinnati, O. and Louisville, Kv, where they will visit. They will make their home on the groom’s farm near Fort Wayne, the home to be extensively remodeled. Miss Hobrock is the daughter of the late County Commissioner Henry Hobrock. and for a number of years Ii is been employed as a clerk in tlie Boston store this city, being widely and favorably known. She is charming and vivacious, of extremely pleasing personality, very popular, and is also skilled in domestic arts. The groom is a properous and influential Allen county farmer, and is highly esteemed.

-I WIFE DESERTER WAS RELEASED. ■ ' (United l , i<ss Service) Williamsport. Ind.. Sept 3—(Spec ial to Daily Democrat I —Although the prosecuting attorney of Warren coun- • ty asked the police at Springfield. 111., to hold Charles J. King, alleged wife deserter, until requisition papers could be obtained, the Springfield po lice released King, apparently taking his own word for it that he was inno- ’ cent of the charge. King is reported to have told the Springfield police that he would take his wife to his new k Illinois home if she would go. O “HARD TO BEAT CuASS." The “Hard to Beat Class” of the Evagellcal Sunday school held its business session at the home of M>e. H«)rt, north of the city, last ev- , | ening. After the business session a 1 1 short program and a social hour was enjoyed by all. The presenting of tokens of good wishes on the matri- ( rnonial voyage of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton V. Hart, which began August 21, ‘ was also » part of tlie program. Mrs. Hart is a member of tlie above-named Sunday school class. The refrsehments were fine. AUTO OVERTURNS Decatur Parties Thrown Into Ditch on Way to Portland Fair. ONE MAN INJURED Bob Meibers Has Face Cut and Arch of Nose Broken ' —Other Four Escape. One man was severely cut about the face and probably disfigured for life yesterday noon when the big Auburn automobile front tlie KalverNobie garage of this city, driven by Ike Archer, overturned and rolled inio the ditch at the three-corner crossing about two miles on this side of Bryant. Bob Meibers, who was riding in tlie front seat with Archer, was the only i one to receive any injuries. As the auto overturned he was thrown out through tiie windshield. His face was cut about the chin, both lips we’i’ shattered and the arch of his nose was cut loose. His hand and knees were also cut. The other three occupants of the machine, besides tlie chauffeur and Bob were Joe Johns, Frank Hower and Hosea Knave!. These men escaped from the spiil without receiving a scratch. They < were riding in the back seat. The accident occurred at one of tlie most' dangerous crossings in this part of the state. Three roads come together around a short bend, which makes it very difficult to turn a big machine. < It is the shine place where Frank Runyon of Bluffton was killed about two years ago. After the accident assistance was called from Portland and Bobs cuts were dressed. The party then proceeded to Portland, until a train could be had for Decatur. The cuts received by Bob from the spill were very painful, and will probably leave a few slight scars. The machine was bad!” damaged, the body being knocked loose and partly I demolished. o ■ < FIVE MEN ELECTROCUTED. (United Press Service) • Ossining, N. Y.. Sept. “-—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Five men—two Americans, two Italians and one no g'ro—all convicted of murder, expiated their crimes in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison at sunrise today. They were: Thomas Tarpey, convicted of killing a night watchman in Brookyln; Louis M. Roach, convicted of slaying John Barnett, a farmer: William Perry, negro, convicted of killing his sweetheart in New York; Pasquale Vendetti, Italian, convicted of killing his landlady in Brooklyn; Antonia Saletnme, Italian, convicted of killing his wife in Rochester. Tlie executions were termed the most successful in Singsing’s history. Tlie "entire job" consuming less than an hour. “Neatness and dispatch" was the official description of them spoken sarcastically, for the present Singsing regime opposes tlie death penalty. “ ANTONE KRISKAMP IS DEA—— Antone Kriskamp, born in th* in 1832, died at Delphos, Ohij i nesday morning after a si T| lU«< i illness. The funeral will the Catholic church at • day morning. He is S’ widow and eight child-MMS* Illi:

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