Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 226, Decatur, Adams County, 22 September 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 226.

THE BALKANS IN STATED! WAR Clash Between Servia and Bulgaria May Occur Before Tomorrow. ford in submarine Will Make Effort to Devise New Motor—Bryan Interviews President. Ixmdon, Sept. 22, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —All London ia in a fever of excitement be<ause of the momentous developments in the Balkans. The report that the Bulgarians have ordeied mobilization has been confirmed, from allied and pro-German sources. Dispatches make it appear certain that Bulgaria will declare war on Servia before many hours. The Bulgarians are massing along the Servian boarder all railroads have been taken over by the government. All messages regarding the Bulgarian mobilization were withheld from the public until today. London would not be surprised to hear of clashes between the Servians and Bulgarians on the frontiers before morning. The statement that 'The mobilization order came from a quickly developing situation" strengthened the belief here that Bulgaria will strike when the Austro-Ger-mans invade Servia.

Washington, D. 0., Sept. 22 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Former Secretary of State W. J. Bryan spent nearly an hour with President Wilson at the white house today. He emerged in the best of humor and jokinglyevaded the attempts of newspaper men to learn the nature of the conversation. “I don’t want to discuss any subject at this time for fear it might be connected with my talk with the president,” he said. Washington, D. C., Sept. 22 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Henry Ford today arranged to make a trip in a United States submarine in an effort to devise a new type of submarine motor. He held an hour’s conference with Secretary Daniels and agreed to make the investigation. He also saw the president and talked peace plans with Bryan. He will go down in one of the submarines now at the Brooklyn navy yards. Copenhagen, Sept. 22 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—All Bulgarians residing in Germany and Austria have been recalled to the colors. Athens, Sept. 22 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Bulgaria has mobilized four divisions of 160,000 men and the cavalry regularly stationed at Sofia has been ordered to the Servian border. o ONLY WANTED FAIR DEAL Was What One Os States Witnesses Said Mayor Bell Told Him.

Indianapolis, Sept. 22,—(Special to Daily Democrat)—John Katley, county commissioner who testified for the state, today in the trial of Mayor Bell said that Mayor Bell and Thomas Taegart came to his home and asked that they be allowed to submit a list of proposed election inspectors. He said that Bel! who did most of the talking, said it was not fair to let Commissioner Kervin choose the inspectors for he was sore. “All we want is fair inspectors,” Katley said Bell told him. The witness said Kervin told him that Bell’s list contained many men on the city pay roll, for inspectors. The state did not appear pleased with Katleys testimony. Prosecutor Rucker in his opening statement said the state would prove that Bell and Taggart virtually got down on their knees and begged Katley to change the inspectors, but the evidence did not bear out that statement. Dan Straub, who was charged with wife and child desertion, was arraigned before Mayor Christen this morning and after evidence was heard the mayor pronounced him “not guilty.” The affidavit was filed several days ago by Mrs; Straub. In the meantime Straub was working in Ft. Wayne. —o — Help the west ward to buy a victrola by attending the benefit show at the Crystal. Ten cents, Friday evening.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

REPORTER WOULDN'T TELL It Is not ethical for a newspaper reporter to tell who gives him his information any more than it is ethical for a physician to talk about his patients; a telephone operator to give away the secrets of the wire, etc., and more than one reporter has suffered persecution, rather than "tell". From New Oreleans comes a dispatch telling of one who went to jail, rather than “tell". The dispatch says: Judge Christian, of the district criminal court, today sent J. Evans Smith, a New Oreleans Item rei>orter to jail for 24 hours for refusing to tell his scouree of Information for a story concerning cabarets and disreputable resorts now under investigation by the parish grand jury.

LAST RITES HELD Body of Otto Haubold Laid to Rest in the Decatur Cemetery. SERVICES WERE HELD This Morning at Home of Dr. P. B. Thomas—Beautiful Ceremony. The last sad rites incident to the disposition of the body of the late Otto Haubold, were held this morning, from the home of Mrs. Haubold’s parents Dr. and Mrs. P. B. Thomas, on Thirj street, where the body was tai:-

en on arrival from Prescott, Arizona, yesterday afternoon. At nine o’clock prior to the funeral services, the three young children of Mr: and Mrs. Haubold were baptized by the Rev. J. A. Jenkinson, of Spencerville, O. an uncle of Mrs. Haubold’s who officiated at the wedding several years ago. At the close of the hatizmal service, Mr. and Mrs. Knapp of Chicago; Miss Marie Allison of Indianapolis; and J. A. Ernsberger of Celina, O. sang “God Will Take Care of You”. The funeral service followed this, and it was carried out by very nearly the same parties, and with very nearly the same setting, as that which characterized the wedding ceremony The flowers were very, very beautiful, and were very many, banking the several rooms of the Thomas home. The bay window, where the casket reposed, was literally banked with the flowers,a large blanket of carnations, covering the entire interior of the window, forming a background effect. The service was conducted by the Rev. Jenkinson, assisted by the Rev. D. T. Stephenson of the Methodist church. The music was by the sane quartet that sang at the baptizmal service, and also at the wedding. Among the numbers were “There’ll Be No Night There.” And one of the numbers closing the service, was the song sung at the close of the wedding ceremony. Pall bearers were four business associates, W. A. Whitney, Springfield, Mass.; Mr Stark, Dover Messrs Draper and Larson, Chicago: aim Mr. Knapp, of Chicago and J. A. Ernsberger, Celina, Ohio. The body was laid to rest in the I■ catur cemetery.

Those who were here from out of ‘own, besides those named before were: R. K. Allison and family. Bob Allison and family, Indianapolis; Cyrus K. and Charles Fairfield, Mrs. W. L. Carnahan, Miss Clara Carnahan., Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Haubold, Arthur Haubold and the Misses Haubold, Chicago. The following obituary was written by Herbert Myrick, president of the Phelps Publishing Company of Springfield, Mass,, with whom Mr. Haubold was employed. Under this company are the five publishing companies, including the Orange Judd Company of Chicago, and this obituary was published in each of the five farm papers published by this company, as well ns several Chicago papers. The obituary: Otto H. Haubold. Dear Otto has passed on! I say “dear” because everyone loved him. He won friends on the sweetness of his personality, they remained his friends because of the sterling merits of his character. Clean in life, brilliant in business, of transparent intergity, the soul of honor, loyal unto death. Otto H. Ilaubold’s career is an inspiration that will endure. (Continued on page 2)

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, September 22,1915.

FOB SIDEWAGER “Bill Allerton” Will Race Against “Ida May” on Next Thursday. TO DECIDE ARGUMENT Horses Which Took First and Second in County Race Will Go Again. A lot of fellows think they have the best horse on the track —that's what makes racing If you ever followed the game you know there is a something gets into a man who | owns a iuce iiorse that Just makes him back that horse any way—why, he almost feels he's a kind of relation to the animal. Such a feeling seems to exist at Monroe between Jake Haggard, who owns a horse named "Bill Allerton,” and James Andrews, who drives a mare named "Ida May.” Both can step some, and both were entered in the races here July 5 last. At that time with seven in the field, “Bill" took first money, while Ida had to be content with second. An argument followed between the owners, several in fact, and it wound up in one of the fellows offering to bet his horse could beat the other one. In the end a wager of $125 was posted and permission asked to use the track at Steele’s park. Arrangements were concluded last evening for the race to run as a feature on Thursday, between the heats of the regular races, and aside from the many other features offered by the fair management. Much interest is being manifested and the race is on the square to decide the various arguments. o BAND REHEARSAL TONIGHT The city band will have its rehearsal this evening at 7:30. There will also be business of importance and all members should be out.

MOT FULFILLMENT Os Scriptural Prophecy is the Present European War Was Decision AFTER THE DEBATE Os Loyal Men’s Class at C. F. Davison Home—Fine Entertainment. The present European war is not in fulfillment of scriptural prophecy was found to be the decision of the greater number of the members of the Loyal Men’s Class of the Christian church, when a vote was taken after the debate, at the meeting at the home of C. F. Davison on North Second street last evening. The meeting was a splendid one, and in all the company numbered twenty. The class was pleased to have as guests, D. B. Erwin, Amos Biggs and H. S. Michaud, besides the members of the Christian church orchestra, which include Messrs. P. G. Williams, Frank Kern, Dr. Burt Mangold and Fred Ball; and the Misses Thelma and Dorothy Williams. J. E. Anderson, the permanent chairman, presided and declared the meeting open and launched the dabaters. For the aifirraitive there were Rev. Benjamin Borton, George Dixon and G. T. Burk, the latter taking the place of H. J. Thompson, who was absent; for the negative, Harvey Segur, J. E. Anderson and Jacob J. Magley. The entire class were asked to act as judges, and the dicision showe a two for the affirmative; three failed to vote; and seven were for the negative. A committee including George Dixon, J. J. Magley and John Schultz will arrange for the next program, the meeting to be the third Tuesday in October, with George Dixon. Music by the orchestra was highly pleasing as were the ..ongs by J- E. Anderson and the Misses Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Davison served very delicious refreshments of sandwiches, ice cream, peach float, cake and coffee. A resolution extending the sincere thanks of the class for the hospitality and splendid entertainment accorded them by the Davisons, was unanimous-

ly adopted. Matters of general class interest were also attended to, among them being the offering taken for the -e---pairs of the church windows. o WILL CLOSE THREE DAYS Decatur stores wll close afternoons from one to five o'clock on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week. The committee of business men composed of Irvin Brandyberry, Oscar Lankenau, J. T. Myers, Charles Steele and George Tester met this morning and decided on those dates, after being notified of the change of the auto races from Tuesday to Saturday. President D. W. Beery has also succeeded in having all the county schools closed on Governors day, Friday, alolwing every body to come In for the fair. o FIRE AT GARAGE Back-fire from Reo Car Causes Threatening Blaze at Holthouse Garage. AUTOS ARE BURNED Jeffrey Car Belonging to Tourist Damaged—Loss Several Hundred. About 9:45 this morning a threatening blaze started in the Holthouse Fireproof garage on North First street and for a few minutes it looked as- if a dozen or more costly autos were to go up in smoke and had it not been for the quick work on the part of the men employed about the place, who rushed to the scene with fire extinguishers and the fireproof construction of the building, the result would have been a great deal more disastrous. The chemical wagon of the fire department also aided a great deal in putting out the blaze. The fire, it is believed, originated from back-fire from a Reo car, which spread to the floor, setting fire to some of the dyipping gasoline and igniting the other autos on each side of it. The Reo car is owned by the Holthouse garage, as was also an old Overland, which was badly damaged almost beyond repair. A new Jeffrey, seven-passenger car, which was brought into the garage last evening for storage and belonging to some Ohio tourist, had the top and the paint on the back end burned. Damage to this car will amount to about SIOO. Mr. Holthouse's loss will amount to several hundred dollars. The building was not damaged at all, as the steel ceiling and cement walls made it impossible for the fire to spread. The person leaving the Jeffrey auto did not leave his name at the garage last evening. No insurance was carried on the autos belonging to Mr. Holthouse.

SOCIAL JOGRAM Will be Given Sunday Evening at the United Brethren Church. AT 8080, INDIANA By Christian Endeavor Society—Readings, Songs and Talks Given. A special program will be given Sunday evening, September 26th by the United Brethren church Christian Endeavor society of Bobo at which the following will be given: Song—Society. Reading of minutes of last meeting. Scripture reading—Fred Hilton. Song—Male Chorus. Prayer—Charles Brothers. Recitation —Ada Heath. Song—Male Chorus. Recitation —Xarixsa Brodbeck. Reading—Katie Daniels. Ten minute talk on “The Life of Elijah.” by A. M. Bowen. Song—Society. Collection. Repeat Lord’s prayer. Following this program there will be preaching service by the new pasItor, Rev. Ross. Every body cordially [invited.

■FORDS GOT THERE In Spite of the Muddy Roads and Eighty Mile Stretch in One Day. A SPLENDID TIME Enjoyed by Fifty in Trip to Antwerp, Ohio—Had a Fine Time. A splendid automobile trip was made by fifty people to Antwerp, 0., to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Buss. Said one: “If it hadn’t been for the Ford auto they would never have gotten there. The roads were very muddy, but the Ford made the trip of eighty miles in one day. Among the towns through which they passed were Baldwin, Dixon, Payne, Antwerp, Ohio, and Woodburn, Ind. A big truck from New Haven also made the trip to Antwerp, the truck meeting the party there about eleven o’clock. Everybody enjoyed the trip immensely, and on arrival at the home there was music and dancing. The start for the return home, in the evening, was made early. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Chris Busse, Mr, and Mrs. Henry Weber, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Busse, Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Weidfeldt, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Busse, Arthur Bowman. Mrs. Fred Buhr, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schoppman, Mr. and Mrs. William Meier, Conrad Buhr, Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Nieter, Mr. and Mrs. August Busse, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Goeglein, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bishof, Elmer Busse, Hulda, Clara, Herman, Emma, Ella and Nora Weber, Frieda, Hilda and Arthur Busse, Lydia. Flora. Paul, Verena and Lorinda Weidfeldt. Fred Dick, Arthur Busse, William Buhr, Avle and Frieda Weitert, Marquit, Lucile and Eleanor* Goeglin, Bob Meier, Tracy Getting.—Contributed. . ——------- ■— o CHANGE IS MADE In Fair Program—Auto Races Go Over Till Saturday—Open to World, BIG PURSES OFFERED Twenty-five mile Race One of Features—Moross to Send Starters. The hippodrome exhibit of auto racing cars announced as the program for next Tuesday will not take place, but instead there will be real automobile and motor cycle races on Saturday, Octolier 2nd.

Secretary J. F. Frisinger went to Fort Wayne at midnight and held a conference with Mr. Moross after a number of the owners of racing horses had anonunced that they would not enter the harness races if the high powered racing cars were allowed to tear up the track on Tuesday. After some effort an agreement was reached whereby Mr. Moross agrees to send several of his cars here for the races on Saturday, which instead of being merely an exhibit will be the. real thing and well worth seeing. Already much interest has been manifested and it is expected that Saturday will now become one of the big days of the week. The horse men and many others agree that the fair management has done a wise thing by making this change for it is admitted that after all the big attraction at a county fair is the horse racing and in several places this has been ruined by the auto racing. Tiiis gives those who like it the chance to see real auto races on Saturday after the harness racing is over. The Saturday program will include a five mile auto race for cars under 450 inch for a purse of $75; a ten mile race, free for all, purse $125; a three mile race, best two out of three for SSO for each heat three cars to enter from fastest Heat and two from slowest; a 25mile race for cars under 450 inch for S2OO and two motor cycle races, one single and one twin, each for a SSO purse. Its certainly a great program and should attract the big crowd of the week.

FED THEM ON "BURGOO.” (United Press Serviced Indianapolis. Ind., Sept. 22 —(Special to Daily Democrat)- Two thousand new members of the Columbia iclub. and republicans from every county of the state, were feasted on “burgoo' at the big state republican love feast at the fair grounds today. The number attending the meeting was estimated to he near 8,0011. All of the candidates for the g. o. p. nomination for governor. United States senator, and for the minor offices on the state ticket were in attendance. Warren T. McCray, a candidate, contributed a 1,500 pound steer for the feast. The rally was held as a climax to the state-wide campaign for members conducted by the Columbia club, the city and state republican club. o — REUNION GLOSES Place of Next Meeting of the 89th Regiment Not Decided Upon Today. THE OLD OFFICERS Elected With Little Change —Camp Fire Program Very Good. The thirtieth annual reunion of the 89th regiment and 9th battery of ndiana was drawn to a close with the business session which closed at noon today in the Knights of Pythias Home. The place of holding the next meeting was left to a committee on arrangements, and the president will also be electee later, as the president is elected from the city where the reunion is held. The permanent chairman. J. V.'. Zueblin of Pendleton, retains his office as do the greater number of the secretaries of the companies. They are: Company A—Train C. McClure, Wabash. Company B —J. W. Zueblin, Pendleton. Company C —J. R. Meek. Company D —John D. Crousure, Kokomo. Company E—Charles A. Moorehouse. Portland. Company F —Charles Laßue, Koko mo. Company G —Samuel Walter. Frank-

fort. Company H—Thomas Mallonee, !)•■- catur. Company I—Robert A. Drummond, Decatur. Company J—J. L. Juday, Geneva. 9th Battery—George F. Meyers, Crawfordsville. Splendid Camp Fire. The large Knights of Pythias assembly room, with its gallery, could not furnish seating capacity for all those who attended the camp fire ser/ibe last evening, and many were standing. In the absence of Joshua Parrish, who has been seriously ill for some time. Commander W. H. Myers presided, and introduced the speakers. A most inspiring feature was the singing of “America” by the audience, standing, after which the Rev. Benjamin Borton invoked the divine blessing. The welcome address was given by Mayor C. N. Christen, in behalf of the city. He turned over the keys of the city to the, “boys in blue,” figuratively speaking, express cd his pleasure in seeing so many peo pie out, as it showed appreciation of the soldier; expressed his pleasure at seeing so many soldiers, which pleasure was enhanced because the;, were his father’s comrades; and also expressed his satisfaction that our country is at peace at this time. He was heartily applauded. Senator J. W. Tyndall responded in behalf of the soldiers. In speaking of them, he said the men of 1776 established freedom and liberty, and the boys of 1861, maintained it. The male quartet, comprising Dr. J. Q. Neptune, Dan Beery, Henry Dellinger and J. O. Sellemeyer, sang several songs. Among them was one arranged especially for the 89th regiment which was very good. The reading by Miss Alta Teeple, “What Did the Privates Do?” brought calls for another and she recited one in honor of "Old Glory.” The Christian church orchestra, comprising Messrs. P. G. Williams, Dr. Burt Mangold, Frank Kern and Fred Ball and the Misses Dorothy and Thelma Williams, rendered several fine numbers, and Paul Reinking (Continued on Pag® 4.) #

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BIDS REJECTED City Council Rejects Bids for Improvement of Rugg and First Streets. SEWERS ARE ORDERED Russell Street to he Improved—To Draft Park Bylaws—Bills Allowed. I - ■ •‘■’■’’C The regular session of the city council held last evening opened with the filing of the proofs of publication giving notice to contractors to file sealed bids for the propsed improvements along Rugg and South First streets. The proofs were placed on the record and the bids ordered opened. The bids of Eli Meyer, Michael Miller and L. W. Franks & Son were the only three filed each one bidding on both of the improvements. After they had been read it was upon motion adopted to go into an executive session for the awarding or rejecting of same. The executive session was held immediately alter the regular routine of business was taken care of with the result that the council rejected all three bids. The council did not decide whether or not they would readvertise for bids. The prootS*of publication giving notice to property owners along the John Porter anj C. C. Linn sewers filed and placed on record. The notices called for objections against the preliminary assessments in each one of the improvements but as tro one was present with a remonstrance the final resolution adopting the sewers and ordering the assessment sheet turned over to the City Treasurer for collection was passed and adopted. An ordinance was passed authorizing the electric light committee to enter into contract with Henry Biting for the renting of a small strip of lanj on his farm for the placing of a meter in connection with the Monroe-Decatur electric light line. A resolution ordering the Clerk to draw his warrant on the Treasurer for salaries due the city officials was passed and adopted. A resolution appropriating one thousand dollars from the electric light fund to the general fund was also passed and adopted. The money will be placed back into the electric light fund in January. The street and sewer committee to whom the remonstrance against the Oak and Russell street improvements were referred, reported back on same reccommending and ordering the improvement of Russell street and reporting unfavorable on the Oak street improvement. They also reported on the matter of the Gaffer sewer and found that it was necessary that a new sewer he built. The same committee ordered the rebuilding of the Vail sewer from Madison to Jefferson street and held good the remonstrance filed against the Fornax street improvement. A resolution was passed and adopted giving the township and county the right to macadamize eight ami ninth streets petioned for und?r the name of the Abe Stoneburner macadam road. The city park at 'he Municipal plant. The board of public improvement was ordered to build a fence around the reservoir at the water works plant. The following bills were than allowed by t’ne finance committee and the council went into an executive session for the purpose of taking final action on the bids of the Rugg and First street, improvements. John S. Peterson $ 11.16 Decatur Insurance Agency ... 32.00 Roy Elzey 6.75 Street Commissioner's pay roll 77.20 Fisher & Butler 12.00 Isaac, Chronister 32.50 Mrs. Monroe, Besser 11.00 John W. Coffee 90.73 City Firemen 62.50 The F. Bissel Co 6.50 Roy Steele 4.50 Ft. Wayne Electric Works... 126.48 Ft. Wayne Oil & Supply Co. .. 19.25 Indiana Refining Co 14.18 Central Elecrtic Co 2.36 J. D. McFarland 2.00 Marion Machine F. V. S. C 0... 3.31 Police pay roll 104.50 Waterworks pay roll 62.97 M. J. Mylott pay roll 187.50 John Barnett 2.20 A. C. Foos pay roll 159.40 Adams Express Co ~92 Chicago & Erie R. R 244.68 T. St. L. & W. R. R 241.71 (Continued on Page 4.)