Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 282, Decatur, Adams County, 24 November 1915 — Page 1

Volume XIII. Number 282.

CRUSH_BULGfIRS Bulgarians Are Driven Back in Southern Serbia by Furious Army. — WANTS A DEFINITION Entente Minister Hands Note to Greece —Brand Whitlock Home. BULLETIN. (United r ress Service) Athens, Nov. 24—(Special to Daily Democrat i —Bulgarians have occupied Pristina, it was officially announced today. Paris. Nov. 24 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Bulgarians have been defeated everywhere. In the extreme south part of Serbia and are in retreat at all points, said a Serbian official statement received here today. As far north as Veles the Bulgarians are reported falling back upon Istip and Veles itself is said to be in imminent danger of recapture from them. Athens, Nov. 24—(Special to Daily Democrat) —An urgent request for a definition of the Greek attitude toward the allies' operations in the Balkans was handed Premier Scouloudis by the entente’s minister today. The note was friendlj’ in tone and specified no definite period within which an answer will be required. It laid much emphasis, however, on the necessity of promptness. New York, N. Y.. Nov. 24—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Brand Whitlock, minister to Belgium, who has spent months in the midst of the European war zone, returned to American soil today. The Holland-American liner Ryndam with the minister and Mrs. Whitlock aboard docked at nine o'clock today. Whitlock refused to discuss any question touching upon his position as a diplomatic representative of the United States, but disposed of the rumors that he was not to return to Belgium by stating that all arrangements had been made for him to sail again to Europe December 8. Vienna. Nov. 24—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A million Italians have been killed or wounded in fighting with Austria, it was stated in an official bulletin today. The losses represent all the Italians arc supposed to have suffered on every front since the war began. Berlin, via London, Nov. 24 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Austrians have taken Mitrovitza and the Bulgarians Pristina, at opposite ends of the Serbian present main front, the Vienna war office announced this afternoon. London, Nov. 24 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A cesorship over the house of lords was advocated today by Lord Derby in a recruiting speech at the stock exchange. “A man who gives information to the enemy goes by an ugly name, a name which applies as much to a man who gives information through a speech in the house of lords, as it applies to a man who risks his life giving such information to the foe direct.” London, Nov. 24—(Special to Daily Demcorat)—The Teuton allies were face to face with the Serbs’ northern army today and the final fight evidently was at hand. Official news from Vienna told of the Austrians' capture of Mitrovitza. The Berlin foreign office announced Pristina's occupation by Germans and Bulgarians. The two towns are twenty miles apart on the famous blackbird plain. On this plain stretching from one town to the other the Serbians are entrenched across central Serbia sixty miles from Nish. To the present they have fought every foot of the way. Whether the enemy has come up to the Serbs in sufficient force for an immediate attack is not known. It is felt there can be a delay of but a few hours before the main battle begins. If the struggle lasts long it is believed the whole Serbian force will be captured. U. B. CONFERENCE. The business session of the quarterly conference will convene in the U. B. church Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock. This is the first quarterly conference of the year and a full attendance of the official board is desired. The presidents, secretaries and treasurers of each society are expected to bring in their various reports.

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| PLEASANT MILLS | HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. The Pleasant Mills schools will close on Wednesday for Thanksgiving vacation. The teachers attended institute last. Saturday at Geneva. The high school basket ball team played Willshire November 5. The . score was 36 to 6 in ravor of Pleasant Mills. The school will have a Thanksgiving 1 program Wednesday afternoon. The honor roll for the second month of school: Freshman class: Charles Archer, 98.5; Dick Davies 98; Ralph Longenberger, 93; Glenice Roebuck, 93; Virgil Cross, 91; Forest Everett, 90. Sophomore: Dora Davies, 98; Hester Johnson, 93; Ruth Vizard, 93; Fred Ayres, 92; Laura Roebuck, 92. RUTH VIZARD. o BANKS WILL BE CLOSED. The three banks in Decatur will be closed all day tomorrow on account of Thanksgiving day. UNION SERVICE At Christian Church Will be Held on Thanksgiving Morning at 10:00. THE REV. J. H. RILLING Will Preach—Music Will be furnished by Orchestra and the Men’s Chorus. Thanksgiving Day in the city will be observed tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock by a union service at the Christian church. The Rev. Rilling V>f the Evangelical church will preach the sermon. The program in full fol-I lows: Ovtrture —Christian Church Orchestra. Hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy”—Congregation. Invocation —Rev. Harman. Chorus, “Nunc Dimitis” —The Men’s Chorus. Scripture, Psalm 107 —Rev. Stephenson. Overture —Christian Church Orchestra. Prayer—Rev. Hanna. Hymn, “My Country, 'Tis of Thee” —Congregation. Offertorio. Chorus, “Seek Ye the Lord” —The Men’s Chorus. Sermon—Rev. Rilling. Doxology. Benediction—Rev. Borton. C9URT HOUSE NEWS A marriage license was issued yesterday to Ralph H. Amrine, printer, born April 16, 1889, son of Charles Amrine, to wed Anna V. Clark, stenographer, born August 11, 1888, daughter of Dr. D. D. Clark. A marriage license was granted this morning to Leland Lewton Frank, contractor, born January 6, 1894, son of William Frank, to wed Lena Armcda Butler, telephone operator, born July 12, 1897, daughter of Jesse Butler. Real estate transfers: Charles A. Shoemaker to Albert Hartley, real estate in Wabash tp„ sl. The case of the State vs. Homer David, charged with rape, has been set for trial for December 17. Licensed to wed: Clarence Miller, farmer, born September 19, 1885, son of Frank Pierce Miller, of Celina, and Beulah Eva Fuhrman, born February 18, 1894, daughter of Samuel Fuhrman. In the William Swartz estate, a petition by the administrator, J. C. Moran, to pay certain claims was sustained. He was ordered to pay the ones set out and also to pay one-half of the costs in the case of Isaac Williamson vs. Andrew Gottschalk, administrator. A partial distribution in the sum of $3,500 was ordered. A marriage license was issued to Charles Bracht, farmer, born May 9, 7887, son of Lewis Bracht, to wed Rose Nyffler, born August 26, 1884, daughter of Charles Nyffleri Licensed to wed: Fred Pickford. > drayman, born March 17, 1893, son of i Fred Pickford, to wed Lavina Beer, ; born March 3, 1891, daughter of Christian C. Beer.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, November 24, 1915.

A SHORT COURSE County Agent A. J. Hutchins is Forming a Delega- , tion to Go Second * WEEK OF JANUARY Course Covers Every Phase of Farm Work—State Corn Show, Too. i A. J. Hutchins, county agent, is planning for the Purdue short course which wil be held in the Purdue university at Lafayette during the week of January 10-15, inclusive. He is attempting to secure enough farmers to make it possible to have a special car to the university, and from present indications the object will be easily accomplished. Last year quite a number of Adams county farmers went to the short course in company with the Allen county bunch under the leadership of Agriculturist Henry, of Fort Wayne. With a county agent of our own, it should be possible to have a special representation of the farmers of this county. The course will cover live stock, corn, crops, soils and many other things of vital interest to the farmer. Coming, as it does, when there is little to do on the farm, a full car should attend the course from this county. Many have already signified their intentions of attending the course. The state corn show will also be held during the same week and will prove an additional incentive for progressive farmers to go. fl SMALL FIRE Caused by Three-year-old Daughter of Charles Pennington AT EIGHT O'CLOCK Entered Closet With Lighted Match—Fifty Dollar Damage. Fire, caused by three-year-old Mary Ellis Pennington going into a closet with a lighted match, caused fifty dollars damage at the home of Charles Pennington, on East Grant street at 8 o’clock this morning. The fire was discovered by Mrs. Pennington within a few minutes after the child entered the closet, but not in time to prevent the ruination of the contents of the closet. A suit belonging to Mr. Pennington and other clothing was destroyed. The damage will amount to fifty dollars, fully covered by insurance. The fire Company responded immediately to an alarm that was promptly given and used the chemical apparatus in extinguishing the fire. It is the first fire within six weeks. n ■■■■ ■ ■■ A GRAPHIC STORY. (United Press Service) New York, N. Y„ Nov. 24 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—A graphic story of a naval battle off the coast of Trinidad on the morning of August 28, 1914, was told by Captain Falkenberg of the steamer Berwind, testifying for the government today in the trial of the indicted Hamburg-American line officials. A German commerce raider, the Cap Trafalgar, was sunk by the British converted cruiser Carmania, and three other German ships put to flight, he testified. The Berwind escaped attack because she was flying the American flag. Captain Falkenberg was one of the important witnesses offered thus far by the government to support its charges that the Hamberg-American officials illegally supplied Germain raiders from American ports. _— oWILL CLOSE THANKSGIVNIG. The harness store of the undersigned will be closed all day Thursday on account of Thanksgiving. With best wishes for the season. C. F. STEELE & CO.

• HAS BOUGHT LIVERY STABLE. i F. M. Berger, one of the best known horsemen of this county, has purchased the livery and feed stable on the , east side of First street from George Pond & Son and is now in possession. He has improved the yard and the stable and solicits a share of your business. He will conduct a general stable and also a first-class feed yard. . You are invited to call, ' o — YES, AND THEN WHAT DID THE GENERAL SAY? (United Press Service) London, Nov. 24 —(By Mail)ffl Re London, Oct. 9 —(By mail) —Complimenting himself on having just completed his fiftieth year in the British navy. Major General Lord Cheylesmore went for a stroll in Trafalgar Square and was immediately recognized and invited to enlist by an enterprising recruiting sargeant. A GOODJ-ELLO W Movement to Remember the Needy on Thanksgiving and Other Holidays IS STARTED HERE Telephone Force Remembers Needy Family With Box of Good Things. The “Good Fellow” movement has been started in Decatur and will probably keep-a-growing. This is to befriend some needy person and to make them feel that Thanksgiving, or Christmas, or some other holiday, if not every day in the year, is theirs, too. Sometime it is by giving them only a word of good cheer; sometimes it is something more substantial. The "something more substantial” is the form that the “Good Fellow” idea of the telephone force took this Thanksgiving day. They filled a large box with good things to eat: Chicken, vegetables, fruits, and canned goods of all kinds. There was a big quantity and various. This they sent to a family that is needy and it will not only make a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, but last the family for several days. The Bible club also remembered a needy home in a similar way this year. Why not follow the “Good Fellow” movement yourself. Be a "Good Fellow." HOLD POST SALE Queen Esther Band of the Methodist Church Plans Parcel Post Sale IN CHURCH PARLORS On Friday Evening, Commencing at 7:30 O’clock —Refreshments. — The Queen Esther band has made great preparations for a parcel post sale which will be given Friday evening at 7:30 in the Methodist church parlors. All the parcels will be sold for ten cents. Homemade candies will also be sold and refreshments will be served free of charge. The public is invited to attend this sale. The following program will be rendered: Piai)o Solo —Miss Cecil Andrews. Vocal Solo —Miss Della Sellemeyer. Reading Alta Teeple. Music—Men’s Chorus. Vocal Solo —Mrs. W. P. Schrock. Reading—LeeAnna Vance. Piano Duet—Mrs. Clark Sphar, Miss Vera Hower. Vocal Solo —Mrs. J. Q. Neptune. Music —Men’s Chorus. Talk—Rev. Stephenson. »— ■ o NO PAPER TOMORROW. The Daily Democrat force will eat turkey tomorrow, this occasion being one of the few holidays for the printers. Consequently there will be no publication of the daily tomorrow evening. o Mrs. Dan Vail of West Madison street became ill of tonsilitis Sunday and is quite serious.

A BEEJ_RECORD One and Two-tenths Acres Yield Twenty-one Tons for A. I). Suttles. MADE EIGHTY DOLLARS Paid Man to Look After Them—To Have Five Acres Next Year. If we all had just about fifty acres of sugar beets planted this year and it every acre yielded the wonderful crop that A. D. Suttles, assistant cashier of the Old Adams County bank, secured from his one and two-tenths acres, we certainly would give triple thanks on Thanksgiving, or in other words, be able to buy an automobile without hurting our bank account. Last year Mr. Suttles had an acre, in fact an acre and two-tenths back of his garden on the beautiful Studabaker farm east of the city, that he did not know what to do with, but finally decided to plant it in sugar beets. Today he’s thankful. After planting the beets he secured the help of Louis Tobias, a beet worker, who looked after the little patch and took special care of the plants. The crop was harvested just this week and from the one and two-tenths acres he secured exactly twenty and twenty-eight one-hundredths tons, making a total in money of $lO3. After paying the man eighteen dollars to take care of the beets, buying the seed and fertilizer, he cleared SBO.OI. Mr. Suttles was quite pleased over the yield, and this' morning stated that he would plant five acres of beets next year. He thinks the business very profitable and no doubt it is at eighty dollars an acre. GIVEN SURPRISE Are the Many Friends of Leland Frank and Miss Lena Butler. WERE MARRIED TODAY At 8 O’clock at Methodist Parsonage—Leave on Automobile Trip. A wedding that came as a complete surprise to their friends and even to the members of their families was the wedding of Leland Lewton Frank, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Frank of West Monroe street, and Miss Lena Butler, step-daughter of Substitute Mail Carrier Omer Butler, of Eleventh street. They were married this morning at 8 o’clock at the Methodist parsonage by the Rev. D. T. Stephenson, and were unattended. They left immediately on a trip by automobile to Fort Wayne, returning today. They will be at the Franks home until they go to housekeeping. The groom has been associated with his father in the contracting business. The bride, who is one of the prettiest young ladies of the city, and just as beautiful in nature, has served for some time as a member of the local telephone force. She is a member of the Rebekah lodge, the Good Times club, and other social organizations. o K. OF P. FRIDAY. On account of Thanksgiving being a holiday, the Knights of Pythias will hold there regular weekly meeting on Friday night instead. A full attend ance is desired at this meeting as there is work to do. o WELLS-FARGO TURKEYS. Wells-Fargo Agent Ben Elzey and his driver, Fred Elzey, each received their annual Thanksgiving turkeys from the company today. The birds were sent in from Fort Wayne. The turkeys this year are Texas turkeys. Heretofore for several years, the birds were bought here, but this year there 'did not seem enough to supply the demand. This division needs 3,500 turkeys. O — Hooper & Lenhart are attorneys for James M. Ault, who has filed a suit against Samuel Helm et al., to foreclose mechanic's lien, demand, 350.

I VISITS HIS BIRTHPLACE. James C. Moses Will Spend Thanksgiving on Home Farm. James (’. Moses left today for Car■J roll county, Ohio, where he will eat Thanksgiving dinner on the farm where he was born in 1851. The farm remains in the family, being now the property of his father’s brother, Jacob Moses, who is eighty-seven years , of age, Mr. Moses will be joined at ’ Canton, Ohio, by his brother, J. 8. Moses of Chicago, who will go with him to the old home farm. The visit f will be a most delightful one. PRAISE SERVICE TONIGHT. The annual Thanksgiving praise service of the Methodist Episcopal church will be held this evening be- ’ ginning at seven o’clock in the Sunday school room. Every member of 1 the congregation is expected to be present at this meeting. W. F. Beery will lead the singing. Following the ’ close of this service reports from the special workers will be given. Both the men and women workers should ‘ be present and report. WANT THE ROAD Decatur Will Send Big DeleRation to Marion Wednesday to Boost FOR THE HIGHWAY Eighteen Delegates Appointed—May Go in Autos if Weather Will Permit. At an enthusiastic meeting of the Decatur Merchants’ association held last evening and attended also by several men outside of the organization who are interested in the proposition, it was unanimously decided that Decatur ought to be one of the principal cities on the Cleveland to St. Louis highway. It was decided that in case the weather permits this city should send a half-dozen automobiles to Marion with thirty or forty representatives to boost for the road. In case of bad weather the delegation will go by train. President Yager has appointed eighteen men on a committee who are sure to go or send a representative in their place, assuring that large a.delegation at least. A committee consisting of Henry Thomas, M. Kirsch, and George Wemhoff, to boost the crowd and secure autos, was also named. List of Delegates. The delegates named include the following: C. J. Voglewede, O. L. Vance, C. F. Dadison, C. E. Peterson, Henry Thomas, C. S. Niblick, Ed S. Moses, Dr. S. D. Beavers, M. Kirsch, C. A. Dugan, George Wemhoff, Wilson Lee, M. E. Hower. Thomas Durkin, L. A. Holthouse, I. A. Kalver, H. J. Yager and J. H. Heller. Let's Land the Road. That was the spirit at last night’s meeting Talks were made by various members and by E. S. Moses and Dr. S. D. Beavers, each of whom boosted enthusiastically and offered their assistance in any way possible. Dr. Beavers also suggested that Decatur ought to be on the Blue Book and the Red Book, and the matter was referred to the committee on City Interests, of which W. P. Schrock is chairman, which was asked to get busy at once. The committee on the Marion trip was also authorized to secure banners and badges for the trip. May Have Weather Signals. It was suggested that farmers have requested that the waterworks whistle give the weather report each day by signals and the secretary was asked to refer the question to the city council. The meeting was an interest ing one and will, we believe, prove effective. EVANGELICAL CHURCH. This evening at 7:00 is the time for the mid-week service at the Evangelical church. The second chapter of Acts is the lesson. Read the chapter and be ready to ask questions. After this meeting the choir will meet. Let there be a %ood attendance at both of the meetings. o ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Thanksgiving service tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. German service next Sunday morning at the usual time. Prof. Walter Klausing will preach. A. W. HINZ, Pastor.

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Ralph Amrine, of Decatur Democrat, and Miss Anna Clark TAKE LIFE VOWS Married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church—Leave on Wedding Trip. Many friends of Miss Anna Clark, eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. D. I). Clark, and Ralph Amrine, of this city, son of Charles Amrine, of DeGraff, Ohio, asesmbled at the St. Mary’s Catholic church this morning at 7:30 o’clock to witness their wedding, at which Father Seimetz officiated. For the bridal party’s entrance. Sister Aloysia played a wedding march. Very appropriate for the fall wedding. and the immediate journey which followed were the smart tailored suits of becoming design, worn by the bride and her maid, her sister, Miss Vera Clark. The bride’s suit was of green with mole trimming. A green hat, with mole trimmings and bird of paradise, and the little things that completed the costume, were in harmony. Miss Vera Clark was similarly gowned in a blue tailored suit, wearing a black hat. Both wore corsage bouquets of roses and the bride carried a prayer book. The groom and his attendant, George Baker, were fashionably attired. For the wedding dinner, which was served at noon, the Dr. D. D. Clark home on Third street was very festive. Pink and white were the decorations and these colors appeared in the dinner, roses being the floral decorations. Mr. and Mrs. Amrine left on their wedding trip after dinner, but failed to tell their friends their destination. This will be learned, however, before their return, when they will be at home after December first, on North Sixth street, where their home, nicely furnished, awaits them. Only the nearest relatives were present at the wedding dinner. From out of town were the groom's father, Charles Amrine, and the groom’s niece, Miss Frances Amrine, both of DeGraff, Ohio, and the bride’s sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Poole, of Fort Wayne. Both Mr. Poole and Mr. Amrine were DeGraff boys and boyhood friends, and have both married sisters. It is seldom that one hears so many good things of a bride as of Miss Clark, and very justly so, for everybody likes her. Womanly, and possessed of many beautiful trs’ts of character, she is a true lady. She is one of the best young ladies of the St. Mary’s parish, identified with several church and social organifiations. For some time she has served ad bookkeeper for the Ward Fence company. When one says that the groom is clean and wholesome, a hustler, energetic in business as well as pleasure, it is placing him in a high, but true sphere. While he is a DeGraffi boy, he has been a resident of this city fUr the past eight years, coming here with his brother, who was former editor of the Times. For the past five years he has been a member of the Democrat force, being assistant linotype operator and foreman of the make-up department. The entire force hastens to extend congratulations to “Brother” Ralph, and good wishes to his bride. MRS. SOL < LINN LOW. Mrs. Solomon Linn is quite low and very little hope is entertained for her recovery. She has been ill several days of grip and it was thought she was suffering from a gathering in her head. This morning a counsel of physicians was held and it was found that she is suffering from an abscess of the brain. She is in a stage bordering on unconsciousness. Although she seems to realize what is spoken to her, she is unable to speak. Her advanced age is against her. FORD'S PEACE SHIP. (United Press Service) New York, N. Y„ Nov. B—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Henry Ford today annuonced he had chartered the liner Oscar Second, as a peace ship, to sail from New York December 4, carrying delegates to a peace conference to be held in Europe. Plans for the conference were very indefinite, it was admitted. The conference will be held in some neutral country not yet selected. _ .