Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 246, Decatur, Adams County, 14 October 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 246.

ITALY TO JOIN Unofficial Reports Say Italy is to Join in the Balkan Campaign. ENGLAND IS MAD Over Air Raids—Forty-one Killed and One Hundred and One Injured. _________ (United Press Service) Paris, Oct. 14 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Germans were hard pressed on their west front today. In Russia they were losing ground. The Austrians were losing fast in Galacia. In Servia the combined German and Austrian forces were progressing but very slowly. Strong hopes were felt that Servia could hold them back until reinforcements by French and English troops could arrive from Salonika and by the Russians either byway of the Black sea or byway of Roumania, could arrive. Unofficial actounts, said a Bulgarian division was nearly annihilited when it attempted a Servian invasion. It was reported without verificattou that Italy had decided to join in the Balkan campaign. London, Oct. 14—(Special to Daily Democrat) —In the most destructive Zeppelin raid on London in the war's history, German airmen Wednesday night killed forty-one persons, thirteen of them male civilians, nine women and five children, and wounded one hundred and one. So far as is known the aircraft all escaped, though the official admiralty report today said one of them was seen to heel over and drop to a lower altitude. This reference seemed to prove that more than on aerial vessel, perhaps a fleet, took part in the raid. The official report, however, did not give the exact number. The property damage it was stated officially, was not large. Just where bombs w T ere dropped the cen sor would not permit the press to say. London was in a violent rage today. The rfiilitary authorities were bitterly denounced for not being better pre pared to resist the attacks. A vigor ous demand was made on the govern men* to adopt a policy of reprisal and an aerial bombardment of a sleeping German town for every such German attack in England. (By Karl W. Ackerman) Berlin, byway of Seville wireless. Oct. 14, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The last big Zepplin raid on Eng land started a fire near the biggest I-oudon arsenal and five million dollars worth of property was destroyed, an American traveler from London told me today. He said that each succeeding air raid bombs fell nearer the arsenal and during the last one they missed it only by a hundred yards. My informant in known in America as reliable. London, Oct. 14,—(Special to Dai'y Democrat) —The home office today 1 romised a full report as soon as de tails of Wednesday's Zepplin raid ovet a part of London area are available. It was admitted that a soldier, five male civilians and two women wer< killed and fifty four were injured. London. Oct. 14,— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Counsul general Skinner notified Washington today that there were no American casualities in Wednesday night's raid of Zepplins on England. Vienna, Oct. 14,— (Special to Daily Democrat)—Auutro German progress through Servia continued today des pite fierce resistance the war office announced. The invaders have cap tured several more trenches south of Belgrade said the report and it was added that several counter attacks made in attempts to recover important lost positions were repulsed heavily. It was acknowledged that the Teuton advance to the south is being delayed by 'Servia’s stubborn defense. Berlin, Oct. 14,— (Special to Daily Democrat)---“The English attack on our whole front from Ypres to Loos has completely failed” announced the German war office this afternoon. JEFFRIES GETTING BETTER A. C. Jeffries, engineer at the inter urban power house, who was injured recently when- a car wheel ran over his left foot, Is getting somewhat better, but very slowly. Amputation of the great toe has not been made, but may become necessary later.

DECATUR DALLY DEMOCRAT

HILPERT IN SLIGHT ACC DENT M. S. Hilpert of this city had a narrow escape from injury yesterday afternoon when driving his Richmond ■car six miles nortli of this city. He was making a drive on business and was accompanied by Walter Fuelling and Mr. Higgins of Fort Wayne and was traveling along at a twenty mile gate when both of the front axles suddenly gave way. Hilpert kept iiis head and succeeded in stopping the car -within a few feet and before it turned over. The damage to the car will amount to about $50.00. Mr. Hilpert says the accident was caused by a defect in one of the axles. o ATTEND UNCLE’S FUNERAL Mrs. August Griesinger and the Misses Flora and Ruth Fledderjohann motored to New Knoxville’ 0., yesterday where they attended the funeral of their uncle. John Rodheffer, who died suddenly of heart trouble. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon. He was found dead in his corn field having expired suddenly. REVERSE DECREE Appellate Court Finds for Remonstrators Against Building of LINN GROVE SCHOOL Decision of Special Judge Townsend for Trustee Cowens Reversed.

The appellate court has found in favor of William W. Glendenning and the others who were adverse to the building of the $30,000 Linn Grove high school, which John W. Cowen, former trustee of Hartford township proposed to build during his incumbency of the office. A certificate of the decision of the appellate court, reversing the decision in the case in the Adams circuit court, given February 7, 1914. by 'Special Judge Townsend of Fort Wayne, was received today by Clerk Bleeke from Appellate Court Clerk J. Fred France. It will be remembered that Mr. Glendenning and other Hartford township residents, brought the suit against Trustee Cowen, to enjoin him from building the school. The temporary restraining order, granted until the final decision of the case, was in Special Judge Townsend's decree, February 7, 1914. dissolved and made of non-effect, thus being in favor of the Trustee and his proposed building. The costs were adjudged against the plaintiff’s, Glendenning and the others, who appealed the ease and are thus, in the decision of the higher court, the winners. Attorneys Peterson & Moran wore for the plaintiff's, and C. J. Lutz for the defendant. The plaintiffs brought the injunction suit against the trustee, alleged that he was proceeding to build, without a petition signed by the majority of patrons and those interested, and that the building would bring the school Indebtedness of the township, above that allowed by law. The building) they claimed, would. mean th establishment of a joint high school, and the abandonment of other schools, which would inconvenience their children, who attended them. They alleged that there is a high school at Berne and at Geneva, neither more than three miles from the Hartford township line, and that there was no necessity for this. An architect had been employed to make the plans and the advertisement for the receiving of hids given. o BOLIVIA AGREES Washington. Oct. 14,— (Special to Daily Democrat)—Minister Calderon of Bolivia today reported to secretary Lansing that his government had assented to the plant of recognizing Carranza. Only Guatemala is yet to be heard from and it is believed that Internal dissentions are delaying action in that country. birth of daughter Mrs. Leo Wilhelm received word of the birth of a nine pound girl,, Josephine Maxine, to her brother, Charles E. Mumma and wife, who recently moved from here to a farm near Warren, Ohio. Mr. Mumma's sister, Miss Josephine Mumma, is with them assisting in caring, for‘the new baby.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, October 14, 1915.

SEED CORN DAY I ■ Today is Seed Corn Day and Agriculturists are Busy Selecting Corn FOR THE FARMERS Bigger Crops in 1916 is the Slogan—Gov. Ralston Issues Proclamation. Indianapolis. Oct. 14,—With an eye to Seed Corn Day, which comes tomorrow, county agents throughout Indiana were today actively engaged interesting farmers in the need of obtaining good seed corn. Backed by the recent proclamation of the governor. they announced that farmers generally were taking greater interest titan formerly in the quality of seed ' com. “Bigger Crop in 1916” bids fair to become the slogan of the Indiana fanner. Urged on by the Indiana Corn Grower's asociation, the Indiana Grain Dealers' association, and the Indiana Banker’s association, farmers are becoming interested in better farming methods. Governor Ralston’s proclamation pointed out that Indiana's corn is its ' ] greatest source of wealth, reaching the total valuation of more than $115,-' 000.000 annually. The governor said 1 Indiana's reputation for growing good quality corn is unsuri>assed, and that it is important that the quality be maintained and bettered.

The Governor endorsed the theory of Professor Christie of Purdue that fully one million bushels of seed corn I should beselected in Indiana before ' the heavy irosts. Christie believes > Indiana's corn crop can l>e increased by 25,000,000 bushels by the proper selection of seed corn. ) LOCATES IN NEW HAVEN “ Dr. Will Kortenbrer t veterinaran, a ‘.former Decafur Boy. has located in ’. New Haven where he will practice.' i Dr. and Mrs. Kortenbrer are now at I I home there. Mrs,. Kortenbrer was forj merly Miss Clara Lang. MONROE LINE ► I Feeder for Town of Monroe is About Completed to the City Limits. SOON TO BE DONE I Farmers Want Transformers for Use of Power and Lights on the Farm. Construction work on the Monroe power line is well under way and the contractors have the feeder nearly completed to the limits of this city. The poles are set nearly to the Eiting farm and the work of placing the cross--1 arms and wires is being commenced, j Farmers along the line are investigating the possibility of the purchase of transformers and using the power to light their homes and run the small farm machinery. Several farmers have said that they intended using the power, as soon as it is turned on. The meters and transformers to handle the line will be placed on a small plot ' of ground rented from Henry Eiting. . The wiring of the town of Monroe is also being done by another gang I of workmen and by the time the feedI er is completed the town will be ready 'to receive the current. A majority of the houses and business rooms in the small city to the south is having ' wiring installed and will use power. o NEW ENGLAND DINNER ‘ The annual New England dinner and supper of the Mite society of the Methodist church is announced for next [Thursday, October 21. This will be | given as usual in the church dining I room, and as these affairs have been ’ patronized for years by the public, and • 1 their reputation is assured, the pat>l ronage this year will probably exceed -'all others. A fine dinner and supper -'will be served. You know just what s 1 they are and nothing further need be -I said, for the date is all that you need |t<> assure your attendance.

HENRY SENT TO PRISON (United Press Service) Columbus, Oct. 14. -(Special to the Daily Democrat) —The plea of the "unwritten law” faileo to get an acquittal for James Henry. The jury returned a verdict of manslaughter and he will be sent to the Indiana prison for a term of two to twenty-one years. He shot and killed Tom O’Haver near midnight when he found O'Haver in the> Henry Irome. MAY AMPUTATE RIGHT LEG. The condition of Emil Egley who was injured three weeks ago Tuesday when he was kicked by a horse is some improved according to the physicians report today. However it is believed that the right leg will have to be amputated just below the knee. Dry gangrene nas set in and it is believed the amputation will be necessary to save his life. As to whether or not amputation will be made will be decided upon Monday. RED SOX SPLIT Red Sox Split the Winnings of the World’s Series Games in Boston. EACH GETS $3,779.98 Every Player Receiving That Share in the Receipts at Fenway Park.

(United Press Service) i Boston, Mass., Oct. 14—(Special to i Daily Democrat) —The Red Sox re- ' I ceived their world’s series money today. The new world's champions gathered in President Lannin’s office at Fenway park and split the spoils of the five-game series, finished yesterday at Philadelphia. Each player received a check from President Lan- ' nin calling for 3,779.98. As has been the custom for the past several years in which the braves or Red Sox participated in a world’s series, tokens of appreciation were 1 given for doing a “hero's stunts.” o CONTINUE HAREM HOME. (United Press Service) Chicago. Oct. 14 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —One of the strangest of Chicago’s recently numerous “triangle cases” was to be settled today by Judge John J. Rooney at Chicago avenue police court. Clara Menall Mohr, Olga Giessiel Mohr and Joseph Mohr were the defendants. Clara married Mohr in 1910. On July 2, 1915, she was sent to the House of Good Shepherd for passing bad checks. On July 30, according to stories told by Mohr and Olga to a United Press representative, the two went to an Indiana Gretna Green and had a marriage ceremony performed. When the first Mrs. Mohr returned to her home on September 28, last, she found another wife sharing it. After a calm discussion, the three decided to continue their harem home. Olga “Mohr" is nineteen years old. o A. B. CROW ACQUITTED (United Press Service) Marion, Ohio, Oct. 14, — (Special to Daily Democrat) —A. B. Crow of Huntington Indiana, an Erie railroad engineer was acquitted by a jury today on a second degree murder charge for killing his brother-in-law John Schoenell also of Huntington. Crow said he shot Schoenell in self defense after they had quarreled over a division of property in Indiana. — o INJURES HAND. Nota Strickler, an employee at the Wilson & Hartings restaurant, while working on crocheting this morning, ran the hook into the palm of hethand about one inch. She was taken to the office of Dr. D. D. Clark, where the hook was extracted. It is thought that the wound will give no further trouble, it no complications set in. o— NOTE IS DELAYED. (United Press Service) Washingtno, D. C„ Oct. 14—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Further delay in transmitting the note to Great Britain protesting American commerce interference was indicated by Secretary of State Lansing today. No prediction was forthcoming when the note will go. It is still in President Wilson's hands.

MADE IN DECATUR Is Slogan Adopted by Decatur Business Men’s Association Last Night. HAD GOOD MEETING Buy Space in “Ravelings” and Craigville Telephone Book to Advertise. "Moved that the members of the Decatur Merchants’ association smoke and boost Decatur made cigars" is a part of the record of last nights meeting of that body, held at the library at eight o'clock. The motion carried unanimously and the boys will insist on it being observed. It was pointed out that this would mean the employ- j ment of several more cigar makers in Decatur and that the same line of argument will hol ( | good in othef lines. The matter of contributing sums for local organizations was referred to the board of directors with power to act. It was decided that the asociation take a two page advertisement in the "Ravelings," the high school paper for the year and a two page advertisement in the Craigville telephone book, boosting Decatur and telling wliy you should trade here. Mr. Spaulding. Alex Sutton and Ismael Macy represented the high school and thanked the association for their action. The secretary was ordered to have printed cards showing the

membership of the association. The meeting was one of the best of the 0 year. )■ Plans for interesting the farmers >f >- this county in the work of the associag tion were discussed and at the next meeting it is expected that definite ideas along the line will be presented. g There seems to lie an idea prevalent ’’ that the association is for the purpose r of controlling buying and selling - prices, which is wrong for these questions are never discussed at the meet- ’ ings and any person who ctf'es to is 3 welcome at any time to attend the 3 meetings which are open. 3 o TO RECEIVE BIDS , For Sale of Ft. Wayne & Springfield on Tuesday. October 26. IS THE NOTICE i Given by Receiver French Quinn —Order of Sale Yesterday. French Quinn, receiver for the Ft. Wayne & Stringfield railway, has isi sued notice that he will, on Tuesday. October 26, receive bids for the sale of the interurban according to the order of sale, made yesterday by Special Judge Hartford. If the sale is ( not effected on that date, it will be continued from day to day until sold. The bids will be received at the of i flee of the traction company, on Second street, this city. I According to the order of sale, not les than $5,000 must be paid in cash; , not less than $5,000 in thirty days; and not less than $15,000 ib sixty days, the residue to be paid within four months from the date of sale. i According to the decree, the sale . was to be after ten days’ notice by publication. , o— THE EDITOR HITS BACK An exchange not far down the street 1 in relating to a marriage last week, [ says it "occurred”. Which, in other words, would mean it happend by chance in some unexpected manner. That little word “occurred” no doubt I belongs in another category and not in i relating to marriages. “Marriages i take place” and not “accidentally hap- - pen.” Most any 10c dictionary will f give the required information.* We i would not have exposed the above 1 ignorance, brother, only “turn about 3 is fair play.”—The Danbury (Neb.) News.

I VISIST FORT. WAYNE SCHOOL • The school officials and teachers of St. Marys township took a "visiting” _■ holiday today and went, to Ft. Wayne where they visited the schools. Trustee Ed France and Mrs. France and County School Superintendent E. s. Christen with lite following st. Marys township teachers were members of , the party that left here on the 8:30 ' car. Mr. Crownover, Mr. John Chain- | Per, Mrs. McCullough, the Misses B"t'- , tha Bunner. Fanny Cowan. Gladys Me- | Millen, Lucile White, Messrs Ralph Fuller and Ben S. Colter. o MISS DECATUR HERE The final hundred feet of Miss Decatur arrived here this morning and was atached to the rest of the film, 1 . It will be shown commencing this afternoon at both matinees and nights . until Saturday night. Admiwion will be ten cents, ami Manager Parent ex pects packed houses at all performances. The film will run a full thousand feet. THE COURT NEWS Mrs. Elizabeth Judd Dismisses Suit for Divorce from Henry F. Judd. SETTLE DIFFICULTIES Judgments Rendered in Two Ft. Wayne Cases— Real Estate Transfers.

8 The case of Frederick Wessell et al vs. August Wessel, was set for Novf ember 24. t In the divorce case of Mary Reel , vs. Willie Reed, an attachment was issued for Willie to appear forthwith t and show cause why he should not , be punished for contempt for failure ? to comply with court’s order male . some time ago to pay in the sum of $25 . for tlie use of the defendant, within ■ fifteen days. In the case of Maria Vevia by her next friend, George Vevia vs. Charles Dunkelherg, damages, a judgment IT j $l5O was renedered for the plaintiff. In the case of George Vevia vs. Charles Dunkelherg, $75 fcr the plaint m was rendered. The cases were venued here from Fort Wayne. Tlie divorce case of Emily J. Niblick vs. Samuel T. Niblick was set for trial for October 28. Attorney L. C. DeVoss apiiears for the defendant. Mrs. Elizabeth Judd has dismissed her divorce case against Henry F. Judd. Tlie couple formerly lived :.-■ Preble township, but are now said to have settled their difficulties and ar living at Mrs. Judd's home in Fort Wayne. Tlie couple was divorced once before and were later remarried in a short time. Real estate transfers: Lulu Jones, executrix, to Nancy N. Ferguson. lo< 4 Decatur $1234: Ozro Butcher to James R. Fleming et al. 36 acres >f Wabash township, $100; Oswin F. Gil lorn et al to John F. Deßolt, SO acres of Wabash township. $9500. o X-RAY PICTURES L. F. Schroeder who returned from the Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne where he haj X-Ray treatments to locate the seat of stomach trouble, lias received the pictures of the same. An operation was advised but Mr. Scliro ■ der will fight that, and tomorrow be will return to his bed for treatments, which he hopes will restore him without the operation.

4 , 4 , 4 , + *4 , 4'4 , + 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4' 4 , 4 , 4 , + 4 , 4 , 4 , 4’ 4> t ♦ 4 1 ♦ ♦ + FOR A BEAUTIFUL DECATUR. + 4 1 4* 4" At this season of the year many of our citizens are transplanting 4 1 4" shrubbery, taking up bulbs and roots, and find that they have more than 44- they care to keep for themselves. 4* 4* If this is true in your case and you care to donate any such plants. 44« especially peony bulbs, dahlias, or cannas to the Civic Improvement So- 4* 4- ciety for the purpose of placing in parks or other public places, notify 44" Miss Anna Winnes or Mrs. C. V. Connell and they will be called for and 4« 4- cared for. 4- It would facilitate matters if these bulbs or shrubs were marked to 4* 4> designate color and kind. 1 4* The Civic Improvement Society desires the hearty co-operation of 4* ’ 4- all citizens in helping to make Decatur a good place in which to live, 4>| 4- and it regards the planting of trees, beautiful shrubs and flowers one 4» 1 4- of the important ways in which to do it. Won't you help us 4- If every person in the city donated but one shrub or bulb or package 4- » + of seed, a great many new flower beds would be the result another year * t 4- and an added interest in the work of the society would have been gained. 4" ) 4. CIVIC IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE. 4- + + 4. + + 4.4.4-4-4-4-4-4-4- 4>4-4*4-4‘4«4-4-4‘4 1 4 < 4-4'4*

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MAY QUIT NOW I, Prosecutor Rucker Intimal* i cd That-State Might Ask for Dismissal OF OTHER CASES Since Bell’s Acquittal — Eichhorn forced State’s Hand This Morning. Indianapolis, Oct. 14. (Special to Daily Democrat)- Special Judge Ei 'torn forced to an issue today the policy that the state will adopt in the cases of over one hundred men indicted with Mayor Joseph E. Bell on election conspiracy diarges. He called all interested aterneys into court and said that the claim of business at horn? called him and he wished to know what the state would do. He finally allowed prosecutor Rucker ten days in which to decide on the next move. Attorney Ryan demanded that the court set a date for an immediate trial of Thomas Taggart saying "that the stain of the indictment might be removed from hipi” Rucker said he was worn out and askeil time and the court said it was not within his province to grant Ryan's request Mayor Bell was found not guilty yesterday on the fourth ballot, three jurors first voting for conviction There were indications today that the prosecution might ask that the

other cases be dismissed The court called before him today Ernest Rogers and James "Bud" Gibson, two seif ' I confessed conspirators who testified for the state ,1 i Judge Eiehorn placed Roeder under i bond and told Gibson to appear in court Tuesday at nine o'clock. They ; are confessed conspirators and prob- , ably will be sentenced then. Gibson 'is under $2500 bond. The court heard r l the testimony of attorneys Spann and Ryan for Bell concerning what fee would be proper for Joseph Roach, as depty prosecutor. Both testified that they thought it should be at least five, thousand dollars. The court allowed Reach that sum. Roach workej two months on the Bell trial and he will not take part in any trials that are to come. HOOSIER HISTORY IN TABLOID. < United Press Service) Probably the largest and certainly the most picturesque campaign in Indiana history, marked the high tide l of whig success in the state. It beban in 1835 with William Henry Harrison as its inspiration and ended in IS4O in elevating him to the presidency. Bold enthusiasm and mad fervor, featured by barbecues and parades in honor of the heroes of Tippecanoe, grew to a veritable “delirium of sentiment.” The Harrison presidential wave carried Indiana for him by more than 13,()*)0 and elected the whig candidate for governor. Samuel Bigger, by more than 9.000 plurality. - ATTENDED UNCLE'S FUNERAL. Miss Mabel Burns has returned from Fort Wayne, where she attended the funeral of he: unde. Frederick Schoppman. Mrs. Schoppman was formerly Miss Ella Burns. Mr. Schoppman was a charter member of the Moose lodge of Fort Wayne and that order conducted the services, which were very beautiful. Dr. Elizabeth Burns was unable to attend on account of the illness of her father, Clark Brothers. Mr. Brothers is now bettor, however, and is able to sit up again.