Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 225, Decatur, Adams County, 21 September 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 225.

AROUND OLD CAMP-FIRE 'I 1 * Tonight Will Members of 89th Indiana and 9th Battery Have Reunion. FRIENDS ARE INVITED Thirtieth Annual Reunion Held Here Today and Tomorrow —Many Here. Around the “old campfire” tonight the veterans of the civil war, the survivors of the 89th Indiana regiment and the 9th Indiana battery will gather tiiis evening in reunion; tell the stories of those days of old when they followed the stars and stripes through blood to the victory that preserved it intact; and renew old associations. This will be the first big event of the thirtieth annual reunion of the organization, which is held in this city today and tomorrow. The American flag was proudly displayed by the business houses and homes of the city, in honor of the veterans and everybody is ready to give them a cordial welcome. When one considers that "the boys in blue” are now’ well up in years! that this organization of 319 members has representatives in twenty-eight different states of the union, extending from coast to coast, it is considered a remarkably good showing that there v. ere fifty-five of “the boys” and their wives registered here by noon today. More are arriving this afternoon and tee and escorted to the headquarters, very good.

The veterans were met at the various trains by the reception committee and escorted to th headquarters, the Knights of Pythias home, where the reception and registration took place. Permanent Secretary J. W. Zeublin, of Pendleton, was in charge of the register. A thing that was much regretted by all is the serious illness of the president of the organization. Joshua R. Parrish, of this city, who is confined to his bed and unable to attend the reunion. Each member was presented with a white satin badge, and at 12 o’clock j a line was formed, and led by the drum I corps, they marched around the city l square and then to the G.xV R. hall,, where the Woman’s Relief Corps served a fine dinner to the veterans and their wives and visiting friends. This afternoon the boys were given an automobile trip and this evening there will be the big event. This will be the camp fire at 8 o'clock in the: Knights of Pythias home. The friends of the boys, the public in general, are cordially invited to this. Camp Fire Program. Song. “America" —Audience. Invocation—Rev. D. T. Stephenson. Welcome Address—Mayor C. N., Christen. Response—Senator John W. Tyndall. Song—Malo Quartet. Reading "What Did the Privates Do?”—Alta Teeple. .Address —Rev. Benjamin Borton. Musical Selection—Christian Church Orchestra. Address—Rev. D. T. Stephenson. Song—Ladies’ Quartet. The soldiers will also entertain the audience with old-time war songs and tell of their marches and battles of the civil war. One of the most interesting meetings, will be the business meeting at ti e K. of P. Home tomorrow morning at 8 o’clock. This is not a private meeting, but the public is cordially invited to attend this also. The e’ection of officers, where the next reunion will be held, the settlement of financial matters, and routine business matters will bo given attention. The Register The oldest member present, according to the register at noon today, was D. A. Moore of Wabash, who is 84 years old. The youngest, were Daniel A Johnson, of the Soldiers’ Home Marion, and M. J. Wertzberger, this city, who are sixty-seven. David C. Bradford, of Bryan, Ohio, is here, and a notable feature is that this is his first regimental reunion, the organization having been unable to get his location before. The organization has 319 members. Os this number, 228 are of the 89th regiment; 34 of the battery: and 57 honorary members. Os the twentyeight states represented in the organization, there are three on the Pacific

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coast —California, Washington an I Oregon; and three on the Atlantic coast-New Jersey, North Carolina ’and Florida. The following are the organization members registered by noon today, together with their ages and residence; Company A —Cyrus Callaway, aged 75, Fort Wayne; Train C. McClure, 71, Wabash; D. A. Moore, 84. Wabash. Company B—Thomas L. Gross (and wife), 70, Sharpsville; J. W. Zeublin, permanent secretary, 77, Pendleton. Company C—Lewis W. Connor (and wife), 77, Russiaville. Company K —Geo. W. Sweihart (and wife), 80. Portland; Chas. A. Morehouse (and wife), 76. Portland; Geo. W. Arbaugh, 75, Portland; W. R. Haffner, 72. Portland; glohn Armantrout, 72, Bryant; Lewis Houser, 74, Bryant; E. Buckingham, 74, Bryant; Franklin Synder (and wife), 81, Geneva. Company F —J. W. Willbrn (and (Continiiejj on Page 2.) — ' ’ TREES ANO LOTS Were Given as Addresses of Voters According to Several Witnesses.

IN THE BELL TRIAL Barrett Said He Would Put Lyons Over —Testimony Not Sensational Today. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Trees, movies and vacant lots voted at the democratic primary, according to evidence being offered in the election conspiracy trial of Mayor Joseph E. Bell, as produced by the state today. William F. Bruner, a special investigator, employed by the prosecutor’s office for the past four weeks to investigate the thirteenth ward, said he found thirty-five or forty addresses on the poll sheets that could only refer to trees, movies or lots. Witnesses were then introduced to show’ that additional fictitious names were given for certain homes in that precinct. This was new grounds not definitely touched on by the state before. Attorneys, the court and the jury, appeared in a pleasant frame of mind today. The last named had on their winter suits.

Indianapolis, Sept. 21„ —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Before the democratic primary Fred Barrett, democratic county chairman said to Dr. Moses Leath that Edward Lyons, one of the democratic candidates for county j treasurer would be put over no matter how the vote goes. Leath has been a practising physician here for twenty years, is a democrat and years ago was deputy coroner. He was an unwilling witness. When asked what he meant by the organization he said he had always considered the Marion county organization to start from Tom Taggart, Mayor Bell, Bernard Korbley. The court struck the opinion from the record. DENTAL EXAMINATION. The dental examination of the children of the central school will take place tomorrow afternoon. It was thought at first to have all the school < hildren examined on this one day, having a dentist at each one of the buildings. However, it has been decided to have all dentists at the central building tomorrow afternoon; and then have the dental examination of the children of the wards at a later date, probably in a few days. This will be done free. Any defects of mouth or teeth will be made known to the parents, that they may be corrected and the best interests of the child guarded. — o POLICE COUPT Affidavits charging Walter Ross and Brownie Wells with assault an<j battery upon Charles Straub were filed today by Charles S. Straub in Mayor Christen court. Straub sets out it the .affidavit that the attack was made Saturday night, a story of which appeared in last evenings Democrat. BIRTH OF SON. Tl.e fine eight and a quarter pound boy born September 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Alva Baker, has been named Forest Francis. This is the second son and child. The mother was formerly Miss Annoti M. Dailey. All are doing well.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, September 21,1915.

CERTSON'S ACT At the Fair Here Next Week Will be Most Startling Ever Produced IN THIS SECTION Does Serpentine Wiggle and Aerial Tango—Attacks Fort With Bombs. Captain Louis Gertson, the sensational aviator who will exhibit at the great Adams county fair op Wednesday and Thursday of next week, is one of the world's best. It is said he has no equal as an air man, excelling the loop with his Argentine wiggle and aerial tango. In his act he will give you the greatest thriller you ever beheld. When two thousand feet high he gives an exhibition of attacking a fort built for the purpose in the center of the race tracks. Bombs are exchanged and the air man swoops down on the fort in a most realistic manner. It’s a new’ act and one you will never forget, but will always regret if you miss it. It will give you some idea of how the biplane is used m war. Only a few days ago Zeppelins fired upon London, the world’s greatest city, destroying ten million dollars’ worth of property in the very heart of the metropolis and killing twenty or more people. Gertsen’s act will give the thousands who see him here next week their first real idea of such attacks. It will be an education in itself and the fair management is to be congratulated on their enterprise in securing such a wonderful performance. And it’s only one of the many special acts for the big fair. It’s next week.

MOROSS COMING Will be Here Tonight to Advertise Big Auto Races for Next Tuesday. THE BIG EVENT For Those Who Like to See the Big Engines Race— Bands Are Contracted. Mr. E. A. Moross, manager of the world’s greatest automobile racing teams, will be here tonight to start his publicity work for the exhibition at the fair here next Tuesday. Moross has been in the racing game since 1902 and has under contract a dozen or more of the men who have smashed world’s records each year. Several of his team, including Burman and Oldfield, are now at Sheeps Head track, New York, preparing for the 500-mile race to be held there on October 4. but the teams to come here will include a number of the noted ones, such as Cobe, Matson, Callaghan, Dealme, Kilpatrick, Howard Hall and others, who will send their high-powered cars around the track in record-breaking time. They race here next Tuesday. The fair association has contracted for several bands to furnish music here at the fair next week. The Geneva band will be here Tuesday, Decatur band on Wednesday, Decatur and Pleasant Ridge on Thursday and the Berne band on Friday. They are all good organizations and will help entertain you. — o "WHEN JUSTICE SI EEPS’’ - Tlw third- story of “series Trt’"W i: o Pays”? at the Crystal tonight. The I lay is entitled When Justice Sleets and is a story of a young prosperous bank clerk who lives high and in order to keep up with society robs the bank in which he works. He plays tne stock market in the hone of making a cleaning and at the last moment he does. He then has to find away to get the stolen money back into the bank vaults before morning. The story is a thrilling one. Three other ones, a two reel, one featuring Francis Bushanin and Beverly IP’in and the other a Billie Reed comedy. Price only five cents.

TODAY'S HOOSIER ODDITY. (United Press Service) Kokomo. Ind., Sept. 21 —(Special to )aily Democrat) —The city firemen had just finished trying out the new pumping engine in the court house yard and had liberally sprinkled the court house steps. Attorney Conrad Wolf, oaded with papers and wearing a Palm Beach suit, hurried out of the building. His slide for life down those slippery steps was witnessed by several hundred people, all of whom had : advice for cleaning white suits. WILL READ YOUR LETTERS. (United Press Service) Chicago, Sept. 21—(Special to Daily Democrat) —If your sweetheart lives in Canada and you live in the United States, don't write love letters that you wouldn't want the Canadian censor to see. For some time all letters going into and coming out of Canada have been censored. THE KAISER WASjNJURED In An Automobile Accident Which Wrecked Car — More Armies Mobilize. BULGARIA AND SERVIA Getting Into the War —The Big Loan Will be Consummated This Week. BULLETIN. (United Press Service) Amsterdam, Sept. 21—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Kaiser Wilhelm and Prince Joachin were slightly in- ' jured in an automobile accident, ac-' cording to a Berlin dispatch. The I imperial automobile was wrecked. No further details were given. Washington. TT C.. Sept. 21—rspeeial to Daily Democrat) —Bulgaria has ordered the mobilization of her troops. The announcement was made this afternoon here, based on a message received yesterday by the Bulgarian minister. The reason given is Tn the interest of armed neutrality.” The general belief here is that the act will shortly befollowed by mobilization of all the Balkan countries. Berlin via Wireless to Seville,, Sept. 21, —(Special to Daily Democrat, —The Bulgarian troops are concentrating the Servia frontier, according to dispatches here this afternoon. Servians declared the Serbo-Bulgarian frontier a closed war zone and is preparing to meet the expected Bulgarian invasion. German troops as well as German artillery batteries are massed along the servia boarders, co-operat-ing with Ausiro-Hungary according to press dispatches. The prospects of a combined austro-Hungary and Germany action has aroused the greatest enthusiasm here.

Washington. D. C., Sept. 21 —Special to Daily Democrat) —Recognition of the Carranzan government in Mexico is urged by the American Federation of Labor. President Gompers has been authorized to draft a resolution urging the recognition of the Carranzans in Mexico, for presentation to the government. Rome, Italy, Sept. 21,- (Special to Daily Democrat) —Three more nations, Bulgaria, Roumania and Greece, mav plung into the world war, before the first snow falls in the Balkans. The Roumania capital is wildly excited over rumors reaching there Sunday that large bodies of German troops have been transported through Hungary the last week and ar" concentrated within striking distance of both the Servian and Roumaria frontiers. Despite the promises sent out by Austria the boarders have not been rgop-cn-: edT The Romanians believe that forces are being massed c’ose to the r frontier for a demonstration in case Roumania shows signs of entering the war on the side of the allies. The greatest military activity since the beginning of the war reported from both Athens and Socia. Bulgarian trooj s are marching through their capltol daily. The Greek pretn’t-r has been in daily conference with members of his cabinet and with the leaders of the Greek war party. Berlin, Sept. 21,—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The success of Baron von (Continued on Page 4)

THE TAX_ RATES For Various Townships and Corporations Have Been Ascertained. THE SHEET COMPLETED Geneva, at $4.49, Second Highest Rate — Berne Highest Poll at $3.00. Deputy Auditor Paul Baumgartner has completed the tax rate sheet, showing the tax rate for the several townships and corporations of the county. This is subject to a few changes that may be made, later, as a levy in one township department is higher than the law allows and this may be lowered. The following are the rates: .Union $2.35 Root 2.50 Preble 2.31 Kirkland 2.23 Washington 2.53 St. Mary's 2.62 Blue Creek 2.39 Monroe 2.96 French 2.29 Hartford 2.73 Wabash 2.72 Jefferson 2.40 Decatur 4.93 Town of Monroe 3.45 Town of Berne 3.76 Town of Geneva 4.49 Besides this, there is a poll of $1 for all townships, except Jefferson, which has a $2 poll tax. The polls for the corporations are: Decatur ....- $2.50 Monroe 1.25 Berne 3.00 Geneva 2.25

SELLS INTEREST Fred Baker Sells His Interest in Restaurant to John Wilson. POSSESSION TODAY Well Known Bakery and Restaurant to be Known as Hartings & Wilson. A business deal was closed last evening, whereby Fred Baker, the junior partner in the Hartings & Baker restaurant, sold his interest to John (Curley) Wilson. The new member of the bakery and restaurant firm took possession today. Mr. Wilson has been in the bakery business for a number of years, and has been with Hartings & Baker since they owned the restaurant. Fred has not yet decided what he will do. but is thinking of going on his farm. The Hartings & Wilson bakery and restaurant, as the place will now be known, is one of the best and cleanest eating houses in the city and enjoys a splendid patronage. It is without doubt that the new firm will make as great a success of the business as the former management did. Both Messrs. Hartings and Wilson invite one and all to give them a call. o BRAKEMAN MARRIED. A change of heart on the part of Tony D. Underhill, 27, Clover Leaf brakeman, led to a wedding ceremony late Friday afternoon. Underhill was married to Miss Elizabeth Caldwell, 23, at the home of the girl’s father, Frank C. Caldwell, on West Morrison street, by Justice of the Peace N. W. Cosner, at 4 p. m. Underhill had been arrested Wednesday near Van Buren, Ind., by Constable John jn<Mi.rLf_thiß._citjL_whc_h£ire-a--warFa®t-on a paternity preceding instituted by Miss Caldwell. A child had been born to the young woman about two weeks ago. I nderhill was brought to this city and placed in jail to await hearing. Yesterday he decided to marry the girl if she would have him. The ceremony was quickly arranged, and was consummated by the bedside of the young woman. —Frankfort Herald. o A SON IS BORN. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Baker are the proud parents of a nine-pound boy baby. This is the second son and child in the family.

STATE UNIVERSITY OPENS. (United Press Service) Bloomington. Ind., Sept. 21—(Special to Daily Democrat) —All registration day records were broken today at the opening of the Indiana university. The exact figures were not available late this afternoon, but Secretary John W. Cravens predicted that the total enrollment would recah the three thousand mark. Last year the total was near 2,800. The centers of interest to the returning students were the prospects in foot ball, which appear especially bright, and the $15,000 gymnasium for which the contract is to be let and work begin within the next two weeks. Today saw the inauguration of the semester system into the college year, the term plan having been abandoned. Indiana was one of the last western universities to give up the term system. President Bryan said today that the movement for a university commons or university dining hall would be started during the year. THE COURT NEWS Joseph D. Winteregg Qualifies as Guardian of Gust Muter. ISSUES ARE MADE In Several Cases—Public Sales of Personal Property in Estates. In the case of the State vs. O. L. Burgener, practicing without a license, J. C. Moran was appointed to assist the prosecutor in the prosecution of this case, at such compensation as the court may allow. In the case of Patrick K. Kinney et al vs. The Town of Geneva, written objection of each remonstrator to the filing of the report, was overruled and separate exception taken by each remonstrator. Written motion by each of the remonstrators separately and severally to strike out the report of the appraisers.

In the case of Edwin Heller vs

Emil Liechty, the defendant defaulted. I). M. Rice, administrator, vs. French Quinn, receiver. Separate demurrer by Receiver Quinn to the first paragraph of complaint. Demurrer of Receiver Quinn to the second paragraph of complaint. Ransom Smith vs. Beverly Smith, Appearance by Lutz and Cottrell for the defendant. Clyde Wolf vs. Henry Steele. Demurrer overruled; exceptions taken by defendant. Answer filed. Case set for trial for October 25. In the matter of the estate of Dwight Wilder, the administratrix, Cora Wilder, reports sale of personal property which court approves. She was authorized to turn over to the widow the sum of $187.50 as part of the sum of SSOO, her statutory allowance. She was authorized to hold a public sale of personal property, after notice. Joseph D. Winteregg qualified as guardian of Gust Muter, giving $1,500 bond. The petition to hold a public sale of personal property in the Harriet Bucher guardianship was granted and the sale ordered after due notice. Real estate transfers: Walter Noack to Bertha Appleget, lots 972973. Decatur, S2OO. Sheriff Ed Green, Douglas Dudgeon and daughter, left for Richmond today, accompanying Miss Idella Dudgeon to the hospital for insane. J. F. Snow qualified as administrator of the estate of Eleanor Johnson. His bond was SB,OOO. o FUNERAL PARTY ARRIVES The funeral party, accompanying the body of Otto Haubold, whose death occurred at Prescott, Arizona, will arrive this afternoon at 3:45 over the Erie. Accompanying the body will be Mrs. Haubold, the wife; the parents, brothers and sister, Mrs. Knapp of Chicago, and others from that city. The body will be taken to the home of Dr. and Mrs. P. B. Thomas, where the funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at ten o’clock.

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FAMILY IS SNUFFED OUT Five Children of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Tucker Are Burned With House AT HOBSON, MONTANA Grandchildren of Ed Chronister of Southwest of City — Lived Here. Ed Chronister, a prominent farmer living three miles southwest of 1 il-s city, received a sad message this men - Ing, informing him of the tragic death of his five grand children, the children of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Tinker, of Hobson, Montana, The telegram was very brief, hut its contents were that t' e family of five children had burned up with th" house, together with the household goods. It is believed that the fire occurred last night. Further than til’s, nothing is known here of the terrib'e affair, and further word is being anxiously awaited. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, prior to going to Montana, two years ago, lived in Wells county, near Craigville,. Mr. Tucker is a son of Mr an ( i Mrs. Janies Tucker of near Craigville while his wife was formerly Miss F’ossie Chronister of southwest of this city. Th"’r family of five children, included two pairs of twins. The elder*, pair, James and Edwin, were about seven years of age. All were bright, fine children. Mr. Tucker farmed a ranch in Montana. and the family resided at Hobsen, a small town. The family is well knewn here a.id their friends are sorrow stricken over their terrible misfortune A short message was also received by the James Tucker family. It stat“d that (he bodies were so badly charred (hat they could not be brought ba< k here. o ADVERTISERS IN SESSION. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 21—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The executive committee of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World, meeting here today, gave consideration to a mammoth campaign to advertise advertising—to show’ tlie public the economic value of advertising from the public's standpoint. "Oddly enopgh, advertising has never been advertised to the public.” explained Car! Hunt, editor of the Asociated Advertising, the official publication. "One of the results is that at least a great many people have asked, ‘Who pays for the advertising?' and have even blamed

advertising with increasing the cost of things. The facts are," said Hunt, “that advertising, by increasing the amount of business the advertiser is able to do. has decreased the proportion of fixed business charges to the w sales provided of course the advertising is wisely done.” The advertisers’ campaign, which will run in advertising mediums of all kinds, will undertake to show the public the facts in the case. — o BIG CROPS OR BIG LIARS St. Paul, Minn. -There are either some excellent crops or some excellent liars throughout the northwest. Among the recent things northwest newspaper correspondents have reported ar.?; Watertown, S. D. —Chased by a bail, Johns Davis sought safetv in the upper reaches of a corn stalk. Huron, S. I).—Hens are lying because crops are growing so fast they make a buzzing noise that keeps the hens awake. Hettinger, N. I). —The oat crop is so large that when Olaf Olson attempted to put a bushel of oats into a bushel measure, much wasleft-over-Breckenridge. Minn. —No 1, hard wheat is so hard that a sledge being used to crack a kernel, on a sidewal?, glanced and went through a plate gla s Window across the street. Churches Ferry, N. P.—Business men are using kernels of wheat lor paperweights, "Bumper Crops. 1915, be ing engraved on each kernel. Nisland. S. D.—A farmer living close to here dropped a kernel of wheat on his foot other day. and he hasn't been able to do any work since Mrs. Lew Hughes will entertain the Evangelical Ladies’ Aid society Wednesday instead of the regular Thursday. avi