Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 10, Decatur, Adams County, 12 January 1916 — Page 1

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PLAN TO BUILD NEWMMERI Local Creamery Company to Build New Building and Equip TO INCREASE PRODUCT Deal to be Closed Up Upon Return of E. L. Martin, Manager. It became known today that the Decatur Creamery company Intends building a new factory building in this city, and perhaps twice as large as the present building, and intends to add the manufacture of ice cream to their business. The capital stock will be increased to 125,000 and the money spent in equipment. E. L. Martin, manager of the local plant, has gone to Markle for the remainder of the week, but it was learned that the company has options on three or four locations in the city. Also that the buildings to be erected will be of much larger dimensions than the one now occupied by the factory, and of two stories, a first floor and basement. It will be built of brick. The manufacture of ice cream will be begun. It was said this morning by the manager in charge that work pn the building, purchase of the site, and plans for moving the factory will start upon the arrival of William A. Klepper of Lafayette, a new stockholder, next Monday. Os Mr. Klepper, the Lafayette Daily Courier says: ’‘William A. Klepper, for the past three' years general manager of the Chamberlin Ice Cream company's factory, has resigned his position and disposed of his holdings in the company in order that he may go to Decatur, Ind., on January 16, where he has purchased a half interest in a large creamery. He will have as his partner, E. L. Martin, a celebrated authority on dairy products, and together they will operate a dairy products factory in connection with the creamery, Mr. Klepper acting as general manager of the plant. The firm will build a new brick factory 50 by 100 feet and two stories high. It will be the most modern plant of the kind in Indiana. Decatur is considered the best dairy producing territory in Indiana. Has Done Good Work. "Mr. Klepper, who is one of Lafayette’s best known young business meh, came here only three years ago from Fort Wayne, but he has already won prominence in the local commercial and industrial field. He has made many friends here and regrets having to leave Lafayette. He is deeply Interested in the city's welfare. During his management at the Chamberlin plant its 20-ton ice plant and much modern machinery have been installed. He has greatly increased the company s business. He has been an active worker in the Chamber of Commerce, a member of th# Lincoln club, and is secretary of the Lafayette Efficiency club. Before coming to Lafayette he was associated at Fort Wayne with E. W. Puckett, one of Fort Wayne's leading business men. Famous Butter Expert. "Mr. Martin, who is to be associated with Mr. Klepper in the industry at Decatur, has several plants of this kind in operation. He is considered an authority on dairy product?. Purdue university regards him as a but ter expert and he will speak at the farmers’ short course there next week. He has won many state and national honors at butter shows. ~the lewton funeral The funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Lewton will be held from the Methodist church in Decatur Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock ltev. Mr. Overdear of the Simpson Methodist church of Fort Wayne officiating. Burial will be in the Maplewood cemetery. _ TAFT HAS NO CHANCE (United Press Service) Washington, Jan. 12,— ‘ikperia Daily Democrat) —The successor to Justice LaMar on the supreme bench will not be former president Ta This became certain today. Erom a source close to the president it wa. given out positively.

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evangelical services During the absence of ltev. J. H. J Hilling, who is called to Naperville, 111., to attend the funeral of his father, the following pastors will preach at the Evangelical church at 7:15 p. m. r Wednesday Kev. L. W, Stolte, Thursday Rev. D. T. Stephenson. Friday, Jay C. Hanna. The public Is cordially invited to attend and enjoy the messages which these servants of God will bring. ( Dev. Rilling will return in time to I take charge of the services over Sunday. No preaching Saturday evening. o PLAN PENNY SOCIAL A penny social has been arranged by the Ben Hurs for next Thursday night, at which time the January social event will be ,held. A program has been provided and the public <s cordially invited to come for the evening. Things will commence about eight o’clock, and will be in the lodge quarters over the Rex theater. A SEVERE] STORM Ties Up Traffic in Chicago —Stops Elevated Railroad. ONE DEAD, MANY HURT Indianapolis Basks in April Sunshine —Wires Are Down. (United Press Service) Chicago, Jan. 12, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Sleet and snow combined early today in a blizzard that claimed one life and crippled wires and transportation in the middle west. Elevated trains in Chicago were stopped for an hour in the early morning. A blinding snowstorm paralized street traffic and caused many accidents. The weather bureau reports said the sleet storm was general. Indianapolis, Jan. 12, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Quite out of the , path of the blizzard that is reported to be sweeping the central west, Indianapolis and central Indiana enjoyed , balmy spring weather today. April showers threatened, but the clouds now and then gave way to bright sunshine. Mount Carmel, 111., Jan. 12, —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The situation " along the Wabash here is growing i serious. The Brevort Levee, south cf 1 Vincennes may go out, which would 1 mean the destruction of a section of 1 the Big Four tracks. A Big Four work train left here last night for 1 Saint Francisville and the men worked desperately there today fighting the llood which was rising at 22 feet. FINGERSIECUT j ( Saul Narr of Near Vera j Cruz Has Fingers Cut 1 } in Buzz Saw. , £ NO AMPUTATIONS 1 John Michael While Play- > ing With Companion Also Hurt. i While sawing wood with a buzz saw at the home of Jonas Meyer, ' south of Vera Crux yesterday, Saul Narr was accidentally pushed in the way of the saw and two fingers of the left hand were badly lacerated. The middle finger was so badly cut about the second joint that it will probably be left stiff. The small finger, which was badly but, will heal pFopertly. it is thought. Dr. McLain of Vera Cruz dressed the injury. John Michael of Vera Cruz, while wrestling with a neighbor boy. Edwin Neuenachwander, at the Vera Cruz condensory yesterday, fell and struck his head on a piece of iron, cutting a large gash in the scalp. It was necessary for the attending physician, Dr. McLain, to take several stitches'! in closing the wound.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, January 12, 1916.

CLERK OF CITr i M. F. Hyland, Brother of P. J. Hyland of This City, is Again Chosen FOR GOOD PLACE >! d Clerk of City of Youngs-town—Re-elected to the Place He Long Held. P. J. Hyland of this city is In receipt of a copy of the Youngstown Daily Vindicator of January 4, which contains the picture of a brother of M. F. Hyland and contains an account of his selection as city clerk of that great manufacturing city. The clerk is selected by the city council and | when that body was reorganized the first of the year. Mr. Hyland was again chosen to fill the place he has had for so many years. His success is pleasing to his friends here. The Vindicator said of him: “M. F. Hyland was re-elected city clerk for a term of two years. Mr. Hyland has served In this capacity for a number of years and has proved a faithful and efficient employe of the city. His books are kept in good shape and ordinance are always accessible. His retention means that the duties of city clerk will be accomplished as efficiently in the next two years as they have been performed by him for many years.” ■ o NOTICE, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. All members are urged to be at the home at seven o’clock Thursday evening. Special business requires the attendance and attention of every member. DISMISjT CAUSE' Ford vs. Amstutz Slander Case Concluded After the 1 First Witness Testified i WITNESSES WERE HERE I ( 1 Jury Empaneled But Sub- i mission Was Withdrawn ] After An Hours Trial i What was expected to be a sensa- j tlonal suit in court melted away , shortly before noon today and the two--score oY more of witnesses summon- i ed to attend the trial went home on • the noon train. The case was entitled ' Enos Ford vs. Christian Amstutz and the sum of |5,000 was demanded by Ford, who said that Amstutz had falsely accused him of a hideous act. Attorneys Frank Cottrell and I Peterson & Moran reresented the plaintiff and D. B. Erwin the defendant. The jury was empanelled and one or two witnesses testified when a legal point came up. The witness explained that the statement was made in German and Mr. Erwin objected to the translation, showing authorities that said this was not permissible In . slander cases. The attorneys for the . plaintiff then withdrew their submission without prejudice and the cause was dismissed. Attorneys Peterson & Moran filed a new case entitled Sterling P. Hoffman, administrator, vs. Benjamin F. Kizer, suit on note. . —i. T An affidavit for a change of venue from the county was filed in the case i of Charles W. Greider vs. Charles H. i Harkless, suit on note and account, i which was sustained and the case , sent to the Wells circuit court. Ten ] days was granted to perfect change. , Attorney Lutz entered appearance for the defendant in the case of Jessie E. Cowens vs. William F. Cowens. 1 Rule to answer. _____ i Attorney Fruchte entered appear- ( ance for the defendant in the case of l; Rand, McNally & Co. vs. Lester ( Boode et al. ( In the estate of John Kipfer, the ad- i ministrator filed inventory which was ! approved by the court. David Ritter was appointed administrator of the estate of Susannah Ritter and gave bond in the sum of SI2OO. George Gentis as guardian of Eola

I j Gentis filed his final report and was dlscahrged. The costs were paid in the case 01 Jacob Burley vs. Olen Depree, and th* cause dismissed. The case was filec September 2, 1914. o — VILLISTAS KILL (United Press Service) El Paso, Texas. Jan. 12,—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Dispatches to H. C. Myles, the British diplomatic agent here today confirm Chllhauhua dispatches reporting that sixteen American mining men had been taken from a train and murdered by Mexican bandits and added that two British subjects had also been slain increasing the list of dead to eighteen. Precautionary steps were taken by United States troops all along the Mexican border today to restrain ranchmen and mining men from crossing into Mexico to wreck vengeance on the bandits. AUSTRIA TO TAKE CETTINJE SOON \ Montenegrin Capital Predicted to Fall Within a Short Time. STEAMER ELUDES SUB And Rushes Into Barcelonia —Report Crown Prince is Regent. (United Press Service) (By Henry Wood.) Rome, Jan. 12, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The early fall of Cettinje the Montenegrin capital was forecasted in dispatches received here today confirming the news that the Austrians have occupied Lowcen, the “Gibraltar of the Adriatic, dominating the road to Cettinje and less than seven miles away. Rome, Jan. 12, —(Special to Dally Democrat) —Unconfirmed advices from Swiss sources today report that the German crown prince has been recalled to Berlin, probably to assume the regency on account of the Kaiser’s illness. It was stated the report reached Switzerland direct from Berlin. Barcelonia, Jan. 12, — (Special to the Daily Democrat) —The British steamer Tafna eluded a German submarine that pursued her several miles in the Mediterranean and arrived here today. The Tafna is the largest of fifteen steamers owned by the English and American company of London. She displaces 4,399 tons. Washington, Jan 12, —'(Special to (Continued on Page 4.) URL IS CLOSED Paulus Auth Purchase Business Block from Mr. and Mrs. John Mougey. IS NOW OCCUPIED By Robison Confectionery Shop—The Consideration Was $6,250. A deed filed for transfer at the county recorders office today shows the sale of the business block occupied by the Robinson Confectionary Shop and owned by Mary C. Mougey has been sold to Paulus Auth, the consideration being $6,250. When seen today Mr. Robinson Baid we have a lease on the building which does not expire until October 1918 and we expect to occupy it until that time. Mr. Auth ~who with his father is engaged in the jewelry business and is •now located in the Terveer building, said he bought the building hoping to occupy it as soon as they can get possession. The Dowling & Shuey company has leased the room now occupied by Autli’s store and will add the space to their already large business room occupied by the hardware store. Mr. Auth said he had until September to move and would make some arangements during the time between now and then.

'RIBS ABE BROKEN ie ,l It is Believed That Several Ribs Were Broken in Jacob Grim’s n , x I FALL DOWN STAIRWAY iJ, In Niblick Building Yesterday—Physician in Ats tendance. tl 1 Jacob Grim was hurt more seriousi ly than first believed, it developed to- > .day. when the police went to the Jail 5 to bring him to court to face a charge of intoxication. Grim, it will be remembered, went upstairs ni the Niblick buildings, northeast corner of Madison and Second streets, yesterday morning per- | fectly sober, but in coming down, head first, an hour or so later, was found to be gloriously drunk. In fact ’ he was so drunk that he missed the stairway altogether. At the time his injuries were believed to be a gash over the left eye and a scratch in the chin. But it transpired at the jail last night that several ribs might be broken. Grim was noisy all night. A physician has him in charge today and he may be brought to court Thursday. GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTER DEAD. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Mumma recceived the sad news today that their great-grandchild, a boy, born to Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Kern, of Elkhart, Sunday, was dead. The baby lived several hours. TO /INTERVENE Senator Sherman Offers Resolution to Intervene in Mexico. • ASKS QUICK ACTION I i Strict Censorship by Carranza Keeps Details of Act Dark. (United Press Service) Washington, Jan. 12, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Demand for armed intervention in Mexico by Senator ■ Sherman of Illinois and a house attack on the administration by other j members of congress opposed to the ] watchful waiting policy, followed ap- , parent confirmation of El Paso re- ( ports of the massacre of from fifteen i to eighteen Americans by bandits in s the Mexican state of Chihuahua. 1 Senator Sherman introduced a res- r olution, demanding armed intervention by the United States in Mexico, I the establishment of a representative | government and the immediate evacuation of the country after these things have been accomplished. Secretary Lansing wired Carranza, but it was said at the department his messago was not a demand on the first chief. The department takes the attitude that Carranza Is expected to do all he can, and there is no necessity for demands unless he shows x he is unwilling. The state department lacks official information, and had taken no decisi- 1 ve steps this afternoon, but was conducting an energetic investigation. Secretary Lansing issued a statement indicating that the department does not hold General Carranza greatly :o blame, for the outrage but does blame Ainercans who has been remaining in Mexico in face of repeated warnings to get out. Lansing’s statement, while declaring the massacre a dastardly crime, added that “ the depart- , ment feels that it took every precaution to prevent Americans from exposing their lives in regions where guer- . ilia warfare is in progress." He called attenton to the fact that passports permitting American citizen , to go into Mexcio territory have been , consistently refused. Jan. 12,—-(Special to Daily , Democrat) —In a statement issued to- , day for Honore and Poter Palmer, j owners of the Cusi Mining Company, ( eighteen employees of which are mas- j (Continued on Page 47) s

(SECOND AFFIDAVIT FILED W. P. Colchin was arrested last eve ning on another affidavit filed by Petei Mougey as a result of some trouble 1 which occurred at the Colchin store Sunday evening. The second charge is that Albert, a young son of Peter Mougey, was permitted to take a chance on some card arAngement sucli as are to be found in numerous places of business. Mr. Colchin will fight the case and has employed Attorneys, Peterson & Moran. The affi- ■ davit was filed before Justice Lenhart. • o “SIN" TONIGHT THEME. “Sin" will b ethe theme of the sermon at the evangelistic meeting at the • Baptist church tonight. The chorus of many voices will also sing at the service. The attendance is good, and increased crowds is expected as the meetings continue. The public is invited and urged to attend the meetings. annuaTleport Showing Work Done at the County Recorder’s Office During 1915 is Made. THE TOTAL IS HIGH Deeds Number 571 and Total a Million and a Half —Mortgages Reported. Miss Rose Voglewede, deputy recorder, has prepared the annual repo r t of that office for the year 1915 and today forwarded same to Thos. W. Brolley, state statistician. The report shows that during the year 571 warranty and quit claim deeds were recorded in this county, the total consideration being $1,561,504; sheriff deeds,, two, for $7,439; two auditor deeds, consideration $700; total 574 deeds, $1,568,590. Os this number 64 were for a consideration of one dollar, 471 miscellaneous papers were recorded. During the year the total mortgages filed were 661, consideration, $866,274 divided as follows; farm lands, $659,949; city and town property, 161 for $127,928; five school fund mortages $6,035; 143 chattle mortages, $61,222; 38 liens, $11,140. During 1915 a total of 582 satisfaction of mortages were ; filed, totaling $741,522. o TODAY’S HOOSIER ODDITY. (United Press Service) Portland, Ind., Jan. 12 —(Special to 1 Daily Democrat) — According to 1 Clyde Defibaugh it is cruel and inhu- 1 man treatment for a wife to wake the 1 husband up in the morning and get 1 him out of bed witli the information i that the bed is sold and that the buyer had come for it. Defibaugh filed : suit for divorce alleging that his wife sold the bed and other furniture while 1 he was asleep after a hard day’s work. 1 They have lived together six years. 1 o ( oealersmeetino Monumental Dealers of Indiana Hold Annual Session Today AT STATE CAPITAL Local Dealers Attend—Session Lasts Two Days, Beginning Today. Indianapolis, Jan. 12, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Monument dealers from all over Indiana were here today when the anual two-day meeting of the Indiana Retail Monument Dealers’ association opened at the Claypool hotel. Mayor Bell of Indianapolis was to deliver the address of welcome, and a speech from Mayor James E. Crozier of Madison is in the program. Many good speakers from other points in the state have been secured for this J meeting. Wal Wemhoff of the Wemhoff Monu- < mental works, of this city, left De- < catur this morning to attend the meet- * ing and George Wemhoff, a member ( of the same firm will leave tonight, for ■ Indianapolis to be in atendance at the < sessions. '

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818 CORN SHOW : ON NEXT WEEK e e r Rural Schools Will be Disa t missed and Entries 3 Made by Youngsters. t- ;; THE PROGRAM IS GOOD Many Valuable Premiums to be Given—Farmers X ? Interested in Show. —— * All the rural schools in Adams X county will be dismissed on Thurs- . day and Friday of next week to allow the children to attend the first annual corn show which will be held in this city on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week. There is a junior entry class and the indicaUons. are that some of the exhibits by the youngsters will make some of the older corn raisers step along some. Those interested in the corn show say that with any kind of weather the event will be a big success. It will be held in the Schafer building on Madison street and plans for a very interesting program are being made. Admission is free and everybody in the county should attend. The show will be in progress all day and in the evenings. Speakers are now being booked and include a corn expert from Purdue university, an expert dairy man and others who will give valuable instruction. Though this is known as one of the best corn counties in the middlo west, there has been no effort before to hold a show. That the farmers are niterested is shown by the fact that already a number have brought In their exhibits. In may be valuable and interesting to many to know some of the points considered by the expert judges who will examiue the corn exhibited. A yellow ear must not have white grains or a white ear yellow grains; a yellow ear should not have a white cob or a white ear a red cob, as these points show mixed corn; the minimum ear to be exhibited is nine and one-haif inches, but can be any length longer than that; the corn should be in straight rows, the tips and butts filled and there should bo no bad or smutty grains. The big show will attract attention and every Decatur business man should be talking it. One or two men cannot make it the success it should be but the community can. Os this fact rest assured, the farmers are interested and will attend. They realize the benefits of the corn crop and are anxious to learn how they can get a bigger and better crop and that’s the idea behind the corn show. Remember the dates —January 20, 21 and 22. The committee is now securing premiums to be given and it is sufficient to say at this time that they will be many and of real value. A complete list will be published soon. NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. (United Press Service) Washington, Jan. 12, — (Special to Daily Democrat) —President Wilson is opposed to compulsory military service Chairman Hay told the house committee on military at fairs today. Washington, Jan. 12, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Indignation swept official Washington today, over reports of wholesale massacres of the American miners by Villista bandits near Chiliauhua city. Prompt action for redress and to guard against a repititon of the outrages upon Americans was taken by president Wilson and the state department. American consular officials in Northern Mexico and on the border were ordered to forward at once all information regarding the incident. o — G. W. DAVIS IS DEAD G. W, Davis, aged sixty-two, dL'd last Saturday at his home at Nixa, Mo., according to information received in a letter by Mrs. John R. Porter, a sister, today. The letter came from a niece and expressed the idea that the relatives here had been notified by telegram, though none was received. Mr. Dbvis was reared in this county, coming here when four years old and resided here until 1877. He visited here about twenty years ago the last time. He is survived by the widow and three sons. The letter did not state when the funeral services were held.