Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 267, Decatur, Adams County, 6 November 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 267.

THE KINBJENIGS King Constantine Prefers Chance of Revolution to Actuality of War. BULGARS TAKE NISH ft And a German Submarine is Tearing Up Things in the Mediterranean. (United Press Service) g, Berlin, Nov. 6, —(Special to Daily J Beomcrat) —The Bulgarians have capEtured Nish, the war office announced Etoday. The Servians capital fall foils, lowed three days tenacious fighting I* said the report. London, Nov. 6, —(Special to Daily E Democrat) —King Constantine cf g Greece has risked a revolution to avoid \ going to war. Premier Zaimis the 7 head of the “neutrality” cabinet is to | remain in office a dispatch from Athens stated today. Parliment will be dissaved the message said. Zaimis ■will try to reconstruct the ministry. Its old members will be retained the Athens message stated bu two new ones will be added. It Is taken for . granted that these will be representatives of the war party. Probably one of them will be ex-premier Velenzelos the war party’s leader, if he can be persuaded to accept. That he will do so is considered very doubtful however. In fact, it is a question if any man at all prominent in the pro war group will consent to take the portfolio under Zaimis. The king’s plan is to endeavor to satisfy the war element by giving it ministry representation but to deprive it of any real power by keeping it in a hopeless minority in the cabinet. Paris. Nov. 6, —(Special to Daily Democrat)-A German submarine passing the strait of Gibralter sank the French steamer Dahra Thursday night and three Italian steamships off Cape Ivi, it was announced today. The crews of two of the steamers were saved. BULLETIN. Berlin, Nov. 6,- (Special to Daily Democrat) —The Bulgarians and Aus-tro-Germans today effected a junction of their main lines in Krivivir, Servia. BULLETIN. London, Nov. 6, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The police this afternoon raided the offices of the Globe and seized copies of yesterday’s and todays papers. The plant was also seized. BULLETIN. London, Nov. 6,—(Special to Dally Democrat)—Official admission was made here tonight that Lord Kitchener has gone to the Balkans. It was stated that “at the request of his collegues Lord Kitchener has left for a short visit io the eastern theater of war.” The official statement was considered equal to a declaration that Lord Kitchener is to take command of the allies operations in the new war theater. Paris, Nov. 6,— (Special to Daily Democrat)—The Athens situation is highly critical and uncertain this afternon. Definite news was impossible to obtain. Against London dispatches asserting that remier Zaimis would remain in office and reorganize his cabinet and that parliament would be dissolved an Athens message received here asserts that what the outcome would be is uncertain. A third account was that Zaimis has refused to reconstruct the cabinet. The general opinion here was that pressure and counterpressure by germanic and entente allies were producing alternate effects and that the Greek government leaders themselves were changing plans as rapidly as they made them. Stories were current of military plots, threats of revolution and wholesale political arrests. London, Nov. 6—(Special to Daily Democrat)—A few people believe that Kitchener will return to the war office. That he handed his resignation to King George, but it was refused, is unqualifiedly asserted by the Globe. "There is an unpleasant obscurity about the whole business," said the Globe. "Lord Haldine is credited with the conviction that he could fill the war office post adequately, but we most sincerely trust the premier will not permit such an unremedial error, as to give it to him, which would instantly jeopardize the life of the gov(Continued cm page 2)

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CHICAGO PARADES AGAIN. (United Press Service) Chicago, Nov. 6—One of the most unique parades In the history of the state —in point of purpose—will be held here tomorrow. Its admitted purpose is a demonstration protest against enforcement by city officials of a state statue. It was claimed here today that 100,000 merchants would be in line. The parade is to be lielj by the United Societies and all the other liquor Interests of the city who are not members of that organization. It was planned as an answer to the recent monster parade of the Chicago Dry Federation in celebration of Mayor Thompson’s order closing saloons on Sunday. SALEM CEMETERY. The Salem cemetery will be cleaned and a new fence built around the lot, next Tuesday. It is desired that all who will help, come on that day. MONROE WINS In the First Game in Southern Town—Their Boys Win by Endurance. SENSATIONAL PLAYING Marked Work of Pleasant Mills in the First Half— Score 29 to 12. In the first basketb all game between the Monroe and Pleasant Mills high schools, played at Monroe Wednesday, Monroe came across the dead line with a winning score of 29 to 12. In the first half Pleasant Mills had a walkaway, but in the second half the Monroe’s superior endurance told a different story and the score rapidly mounted to fever heat. Strait and Spuller were Monroe’s forwards; Elzey center; Crist and Andrews, guards. Pleasant Mills played Weldy and Ersham forwards, Steele, center and Johnson and Davis guards. Monroe field goals, Strait 6; Spuller 2; Elzey4; Crist 2; foul goals Crist 1. Pleasant Mills field goals, Weldy 1; Ersham 1; Steele 3;, foul goals Ersham 1 and Weldy 1. , o BRYAN_fISSURES In Second Statement Takes Back Some Things That Were Misunderstood. RENEWED ASSURANCES Os Friendship for Wilson— Is Now Defending Own Stand in Statement. Washington, Nov.. 6, —(Special to Daily Democrat —Former Secretary of State Bryan today issued another statement in which he renewed his assurances of friendship for President Wilson. Bryan’s statement follows: “I have no plan formulated. I am doing what I think to be the duty of every citizen to do. How can the president know what the people think unless individuals express themselves? Why should those who differ be silent? The editors of the metropolitan newspapers who daily fling incense before the special interests, do not hesitate to express an opinion as to what the country needs. Why should a country editor like myself be denied the privilege? Anw why should a democratic friendship for the president be questioned when he differs with the president on an issue like this which has nothing in the history of the country or the party to commend it? The president’s appeal was not to members of his party but to the people of all shades of opinion.” POLICE COURT Roy McClure was arrested by Marshal Melchi yesterday afternoon charged with intoxication. As Mayor Christen was out of the city this morning the trial was not held until late this afternoon. McClure is said to have refused to go home when ordered by Melchi..

Dccatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, November 6, 1915.

THE GAMES TODAY Local Football Fans Are Eagerly Awaiting Scores This Evening. INDIANA NOT EXCITED As Games Will Only Show Relative Place—Expect Severe Contest. GAMES PLAYED TODAY. Indiana at Ohio State. De Pauw at Butler. Northwestern at Wabash. Earlham at Franklin. Winona at Rose Poly. (United Press Service) Indianapolis. Ind., Nov. 6 —Foot ball fans in Indiana refused to get excited today over the prospects of exciting or important games within the state. The few who went with the Indiana squad to Columbus, Ohio, however, looked for a real contest between evenly matched teams. The game will not figure in the conference race, however, except to help fix their relative positions. De Pauw’s fast-scoring team came here expecting to run a big lead on Butler. Earlham went to Franklin and probably to defeat. Little dope was at hand on the Wincma-Rose game, though the latter was believed the stronger. Wabash was expected to demonstrate its strength again by beating Northwestern college. With Butler, Earlham and Franklin already eliminated from the secondary college race, the games today had little significance. o WERE SUCCESSES Fine Play. “Bar Haven,” Given by Home Talent Players Last Evening AT THE OPERA HOUSE Concert Given by Decatur Men’s Chorus at Evangelical Also Excellent. It was a very delightful comedy drama, in three acts, "Bar Haven” a New England play by Gorden V. May, that was given at Bosse opera house last evening by a very able corps of home-talent players. The play was laugh-provoking throughout and it is safe to say that nobody went away with the blues. It was presented under the auspices of the Ben Hur lodge, and was staged by Miss Mabel Edith Weldy. The characters took their parts ably, and each was well adopted for the interpretation of the character he represented. Captain Hiram Hopper, an old fisherman’s part was taken by Russell Acker; Hardy Stont, his helper, the lover of Kate Wardell, by Edward Thompson; Kate Wardell, the heroine, Leona Bosse; Spray Hopper, the captain’s daughter, Vivian Burk; Mrs. Wardell, of “The Manor”, Vera Clark; Florence Wardell, her daughter Glennys Mangold; Leo Bradley, who is in search of a lost heir, and helps the plot along, Glen Neptune; Gideon Graham, a wealthy rascal, Leon Crawford; Arabella Wortcndykc, a maiden lady, Ruby Baker; Rev. John Wesley Wiggins, parson, with whom Arabella is in love, Ralph Miller; Cy Brackett, fisherman, who is in love with Arabella and exceedingly jealous of her, Fred Schurger. The music was furnished by the Christian church orchestra and a specialty that was very pleasing was the reading after Act one, by Miss Osee Armstrong of Ridgeville. The entire performance was very successful. Men’s Chorus Pleases. The Men’s chorus in its initial concert last evening at the Evangelical church, had a very appreciative audience. Among the audience were several from Berne and other towns. The program they presented was one of wide range, and was an excellent grouping of songs. There were songs by the chorus, special solo numbers. The organization is composed of some of the best musical talent of the various churches of the city and is an or-

ganization that the city lias needt d, and should and will receive the support of the citizens. Dr. Fred Patterson is the very able director. The November section of the Evangelical Ladies’ Aid society, under whose auspices the program was given, is more than pleased with the success of tiie concert. o ALBERT RAY TO MILLSHIRE. Albert Ray of Decatur Wednesday purchased the interest of Charles Worklqger in the grocery firm of Ray and Workinger. Mr. Ray is a brother of L. L. Ray of the old firm, and the firm and the name has been changed to Ray Bros. Mr. Albert Ray will move to Willshire as soon as he can find a house. The new concern solicits the patronage which had been accorded the old one and assures patrons that the same high quality of clean, dependable goods will be handled. Both the Messrs Ray are hustlers and the Herald wishes them the success that is sure to bo their lot.— Willshire Herald. theWTnews Last Day of September Term of Court—Wagoner Estate Closed. DITCH ASSESSMENT Orderd Paid in William Swartz Estate—Marriage Licenses. The November term of court clossd today. Next week will be vacation, the November term opening Monday. November. 15. A marriage license was issued* to Oren Brunner, farmer, Tiorn July 29, 1892, son of James Brunner Monroe township to wed Amy Click, born November 15, 1896, daughter of Frank Click. In the case of Ferdinard Yake, guardian, vs. Joseph Wolf, demurrer was overruled and exceptions taken by the defendant. In the matter of the petition of Archie P. Hardison et al, for drain, partial report of service of summons was filed. James Earl Barton vs. Sadie May Barton divorce. Application by defendant for allowance. The four cases of the Peoples Collateral Loan Company, in which August West, Newton and Frank Relue, are defendants, have been set for trial December 2. The case of The Grove Garage Company vs. William Anderson, et al is dismissed and costs paid. William Palli vs. H. D. Osterman. Appearance by Walters for defendant. Rule to answer. In the estate of Dottie S. Parent, the petition for sale of real estate, was granted, the sale to be private at not less than appraisment, terms 1-3 cash, 1-3 in 9 months and 1-3 in 18 months, or all cash. Charles Yager and W. A. Lower were appointed appraisers. R. C. Parrish was appointed guardian ad litem of the minors, Ethel Dreda and Orval Parent. A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon to Hugo Thieme, farmer, born June 15, 1890, son of Andrew F. Thieme, to wed Emelie Weber, born March 3, 1895, daughter of Louis Weber. Real estate transfers: Robert R. Gregory et al to Jirene L. Gregory, lot 4, Decatur, $1; Robert B. Gregory et al to Lewis A. Graham, lots 1,2, 3, and 83, Decatur $4,000; Robert B. Gregory to Elizabeth Gregory, lot 510, Decatur, sl. A marriage license was issued to Albert Steiner, farmer, born December 2, 1892, son of Peter Steiner, to wed Lydia Yoder, seamstress, born April 27, 1891, daughter of Peter Yoder. Ira and John Wagoner, executors of the Nicholas Wagoner estate, were discharged, upon approval of their final report. Distribution was ordered. In the William Swartz estate, Special Judge P. G. Hooper authorized the executor, John C. Moran, to pay the estate’s Yellow Ditch assessment of $63 from the assets of the estate now in his hands.

DAY OF_ PRAISE Union Thanksgiving Service Thursday Morning, November 25, at THE U. B. CHURCH Ministerial Association Returns to Morning Instead of Evening Service. With Thanuksgiving but two weeks from next Thursday the mind is turning to the celebration of that day. The ministerial association announces that a return to the custom of holding the union Thanksgiving service in the morning will be made this year. It will be held at the United Brethren church, Thursday morning at ten o’clock, Thanksgiving Day, November 25. The program in full, will be announced later. For many years it was the custom to hold the service in the morning. In the past two years or so, however, the union service has been held in the evening, as it was thought that many who would leave the city for family gatherings during the day, could attend better in the evening. The old custom of morning worship, however, seems best for many, beginning the day with prayer and divine services and many will welcome the return. Many family reunions are being planned for the day, which is anticipated by many. ARTICLES FILED For Incorporation of the Fornax Milling Co. — Henry Bremerkamp HEADS THE COMPANY Clarence G. Strickler and Harmon Gillig Members —slo,ooo Capital. Articles of incorporation of The Fornax Milling Company were filed with the secretary of state, November 5. The capital stock is SIO,OOO and the members of the new company are • Henry H. Bremerkamp, Clarence G. Strickler and Harmon M. Gillig, all of this city. The company is organized for the operation of a grist mill, grain elevator and for the purchase ana sale of grain, hay, flour and all kinds of feeds etc. It is understood that this firm will ] continue in the operation of the old Bremerkamp flour mill on First street, one of the oldest in this part of the county, owned by Henry Bremerkamp for many years. Mr. Bremerkamp leading the new company, Messrs. Strickler and Gillig, new members of the company, were formerly engaged in milling. Mr. Gillig was ( formerly one of the owners of the old Van Camp Mill on First street, and Mr. Strickler was also associated with them there in business. The new company will be a remarkably strong one. oHEARD AT THE CONCERT ______ What some people said of the concert last evening at the Evangelical church, by the Male Chorus. “I did not know that we had such a fine organization in the city.” "A well balanced program well rendered." “Just what we need, the Male Chorus deserves the support of the city.” “We are proud of our boys.” “That was just fine for the starter,” —from Berne. “Why not have a concert with Berne and then end up with a Grand Union concert?” “It was an appreciative audience.” “We enjoyed sinking to the people.” “The Mail CJiorus has a fine future in Decatur.” “All did well, every part held up fine.”—Berne. “Give us more.” “It was fine.”

‘ DON’T ABUSE A PRIVILEGE. • | The privilege of visiting the sugar factory without restriction is being abused by some of the people of the > town. Some of the young pt-pole, especially are making the sugar factory a pleasure resort evenings and every Sunday. We dislike to close the factory to visitors, but will have to do so if our hospitality is not respected. It you have visitors to whom you wish to show "our sugar factory,” we are pleased to have you do so. If you feel a personal pride in the business and are interested in its success, we are , also pleased. F. H. HUBBARD. —o FORMER EDITOR HERE. Will Reed, now of Tulsa, Okla., formerly associated with Norval Blackburn in the publishing of The Decatur Democrat, is here and at Geneva visiting with relatives. Mr. Reed is traveling representative of a publishnig house, and has been in forty-four states in the interests of his firm. LIVES ARE JOINED Judge D. E. Smith Pauses in Prosaic Grind of Court to Marry Couple. IN CLERK’S OFFICE Oren Brunner and Amy Click Married—Will Go to Oklahoma to Live. The little sanctum sanctorum in the county clerk's office was the scene of another wedding this morning at 10:00 o’clock, when Judge D. E. Smith paused long enough in the daily, prosaic grind of court, with its many divorces, to join in the bonds of wedlock, a happy couple. The groom was Oren Brunner, son of James Brunner of Monroe township, who has lived ten years in Oklahoma. The bride was Miss Amy Click, daughter of Frank Click, being one of Jefferson township’s fair young ladies, The wedding was witnessed by the bride s father and also by her sister, Mrs. Ira Bodie of this city. The bride wore a neat tailored costume, becomingly made. After the ceremony at the courthouse, they went to the Erwin studio, where they sat for their pictures. They will leave next Tuesday for Oklahoma where the groom owns 320 acres of land. BANK AT PREBLE Will be Organized Tuesday by Messrs. Hawkins and Meeker of Portland. FARMERS’ STATE BANK It is Said it Will be Open for Business About December First. According to reports, Preble is to have a Farmers’ State Bank, open for business about December first. The organizers are two Portland men. The Portland Republican says: “On next Tuesday a Farmers' State Bank will be organized at Preble, Adams Coujity, Indiana. Preble is a town of over 100 people one railroad, several business houses and a large pumping station of the Standard Oil Co. The country around Preble is a rich soil and is farmed by Germans who have become very wealthy and want a bank of their own. The bank is being organized by M. S. Hawkins and Fred Meeker. It will be opened for business about December Ist. Ip an interview this afternoon with a prominent Preble man, it was learned that the stock is practically all subcribed. Those interested in the organization will meet at the Klopfenstein hotel, Preble, next Tuesday, from 5 to 9 p. m., when officers will be elected and the organization effected. The election commissioners include John Hoffman, William Myer and Preble Township Trustee John Miller. o Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jaberg of Treble went to Toc:1ln this morning where they will visit with friends over Sunday.

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ABOUT JLAD RAGS Margaret Mason Sings of the Joys of Two in One Garments. GIVES US A POEM As Usual—Perfect Toilet for the Commuter’s Bride. (By Margaret Mason) (Written for the United Press) Oh, where are the terrors of suburbs? Commuting, oh, where is thy tsing? Since wide wears two in one garments The joys of the country we sing. New York, N. Y., Nov. 6 —Hurrah for the garment that leads a double life! It may sound as if it were suitable for only the two-faced woman, but indeed all and every woman hails it with delight, the Queen of the Commuters in particular. You see it's a costume fashioned with a long, loose coat over a short, full skirt, giving thereby the simple appearance of a very smart and modish suit. But be not deceived! When milady unbuttons said coat the double dealing is at once revealed. She mds forth resplendant in a stunning, -emidecollette afternoon or restaurant gown of delicate pastel tint. A deep facing of the same dark toned material as the coat around the bottom of the skirt is the link between two complete costumes in one, the key to the satorical situation. It is deep enough to reach up to the coat when that is donned and effect the perfect picture of a suit and yet, with the coat removed, the dark, deep skirtband lends richness to the dinner frock exposed, the bodice of which has touches of the same dark toned material to balance up the second of the two in one costumes. A perfet toilette indeed for the commuter's bride. She can come in early and do her shopping in a fitting and fitted suit and then when fond husband asks her to stay in town to dinner and go to the theater afterward, she may accept with perfect equanimity and a perfect frock. Hubby is always bound to ask her, too, when he ses what a ravishing toilette she has up her coat sleeve. Oh, no commuter’s home should be without ont of these two-fold blessed frocks. Another bit of double-dealing that Dame Fashion is up to this season is an evening gowm that becomes its own wrap. It also becomes its own wearer very much. Fashioned of the fluffy tulle or the new "sole de soir.” it is made with a detachable satin or velvet train falling from the shoulders in back and a like straight panel falling from the corsage in front. This train is so devised as to drape around the shoulders and fasten to the front panel, thereby forming an effective evening wrap. This gown even goes one better and adds a third to its changing charms. By shedding the panel and train all together; presto change! Another complete frock is displayed. A most triumphant triumvirate truly is this triolet toilette. FORT WAYNE JITNEYS CLASH Bulletin. (United Press Service) Fort Wayne, Nov. 6 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —When two heavily loaded jitney busses, running at high speed crashed into each other at the corner of Lewis and Harrison streets at 7 o’clock this morning, eleven persons were injured. The pasengers were girls and young men on their way to work in factories. Both cars were overturned and some of the occupants were pinned down. Three girls were seriously injured, but all will recover. Since the street car strike began several weeks ago the jitney bus business has increased rapidly. .The injured are: Sophia Ileusner, broken and fractured jaw. gash on head and face badly lacerated; Mary Huesner, Fred Bicknese, bruised about the face; William C. Firks, injured foot; Charlotte Doenges, Injured through the chest; Glady Brudi, Martha and Gertrude Bleick, Edith Doenges, Alma Tonneges, Gertrude Bechtol. Mr. Eby, a former conductor on the Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana traction line, was one driver, and a Mr. Gerhardt the other.