Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 42, Decatur, Adams County, 18 February 1916 — Page 4

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER

Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrierls.oo Per Month, by mai1...26 cents Per Year, by mall 22.60 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Fostomce in Decatur, ndiana, as second-class matter. BITLER IS PLEASED:— In a recent interview George Hitler the efficient treasurer of state, who has just returned from a tour of the northwest part of the state, said: "Things are much different from what we found even two years ago,” says Mr. Bitler. “I had the pleasure of appearing at the same meetings with Adair and Clore in some places. Some of the republican papers seem terribly worried because Adair and Clore appear at the same meetings ' and because they do not call each other names. The republicans do not seem able to understand how two hon- i est men might asnire to the same of-

isi men uiigiu aspire to tne same ottice in the same party primary and each present his own earnest and honest appeal for support, remain friends, and keep within the realm of decency. With their own candidates quarreling and opening headquarters and having ‘managers’ in every county in the state, and all of them placing a premium upon the use and value of money in influencing, and corrupting the primary, the republicans seem unable to understand how two plain, honest citizens should presume to aspire to the office of governor on the democratic ticket. In the republican party such men are forced to step aside, the money bags crowding them out. When the taxpayers come to hear us and when we showed them how we have paid more than two millions of dollars of republican debt, a part of this not being due for twenty-one years, and that we have today over two millions of dollars balance in the state treasury, I tell you they certainly are interested. It may seem strange but it is true just the same. The democrats are debt-paying wherever you find them, while the republicans are debtmakers with most extravagant habits.” Maybe the groundhog knew more about it than we thought he did a day or two ago. The coal bin may have to be replenished. A hundred thousand dollars for a state office that pays $8,500 per year salary and the republicans wlio are spending this will have the nerve to ask the support of the voters. Can you beat it? The farmers are in session today, listening to lectures from experts along various lines. It pays to study and it pays to listen tp men who study. Every farmer should attend the farmers’ institute. Let's Jiave an Old Home Week and a Centennial celebration and let’s have JbnpenaX $3 Hats

| ATESI Styles in Imperial " Hats for Spring have arrived. $2.00 to $3.00 *—- rjpiig j THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

it on our eightieth birthday, September 15. This city was laid out in 1836. Why not have a proper celebration in 1916? We believe every •body will volunteer to enjoy themselves that week. The only trouble seems to be to get volunteers to do the work necessary to make it a success. The greatest business year ever

I known in this country is at hand. It 1 is your fault if you do not get your share of tfip profits. The country is , flooded with money, opportunities are numerous, it’s up to you. If you hustle and think and have just an even break of business luck you ought to make some real money this year. And a community that does not go forward lacks the proper amount of steam. Let's do something and let's do it right now. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CONGRESSMAN. I desire to announce my candidacy for nomination on the congressional ticket at the democratic primary, March 7, 1916, and to say that I will appreciate the support that may be given me. FRANK P. FOSTER, meh 7 Anderson. Ind. I FOR CONGRESSMAN. I am a candidate for the democratic nomination for congressman. JACOB F. DENNY, i

Portland, Ind. FOR SURVEYOR. Grover C. Baumgartner of Berne, Ind., authorizes us to announce his name as a candidate for surveyor of Adams county, subject to the decision of the voters at the primary to be held March 7, 1916. mch6 FOR SURVEYOR. Please announce my name as a candidate for county surveyor of Adams county, subject to the decision of the county primary to be held Tuesday, March 7. mch-6 ORVAL HARRUFF. FOR SHERIFF. Please announce the name of Ed Green of Decatur, as a candidate for county sheriff, second term, subject to the decision of the democratic primary, March 7, 1916. ED GREEN. FOR AUDITOR. You are authorized to announce my name as a candidate for auditor of Adams county, subject to the decision of the democratic primary to be held March 7, 1916. MENNO S. LIECHTY, Monroe, Ind. FOR AUDITOR. Please announce my name as a candidate for auditor of Adams county, subject to the decision of the democratic primary, March 7. JOHN MOSURE. French Township. FOR AUDITOR. You are authorized to announce the name of E<rL. Kintz of Decatur, as a candidate for the democratic nomination for auditor pf Adams county, subject to the decision of the primary to be held March 7. ED. L. KINTZ. FOR COMMISSIONER. Please announce my name ns a candidate for the democratic nomination for commissioner of the Third district, Adams county, Indiana, subject to the decision of the primary. March 7, 1916. ROBERT SCHWARTZ. FOR COMMISSIONER. You are authorized to announce my name as a candidate for commissioner of the Third district. Adams county, Indiana, subject to the decision of the democratic primary to be held March 7, 1916. JOS. M. PEELE.

h FOR COMMISSIONER. h Please announce my name as a can- v didate for commissioner of Adams a county, tram the first district, subject it to the decision of the democratic primary election to be held March 7. DAVID J. DILLING. ® FOR COMMISSIONER. I I’lease announce my name as a I candidate for commissioner of the I Third Cfirtyict. sut-j?.st lo the deejstop of the primary to be held March 7. I .BART BOICE, Wabash Township.’

You are authorized to announce that Jacob A. Moser of Monroe township; I is a Democratic candidate far cotamissioner of the 3rd District of Adams County, subject to the decision of the Primary to be held Tuesday, March 7th. 41t6 JACOB A. MOSER. FOR CORONER You are authorized to announce my name as a candidate for coroner of Adams county, subject to the decision of the democratic primary to be held March 7, 19}6. DR. D. D. CLARK. FOR TREASURER. Please announce the name of Georgo

i- E Kmzle as ti candidate for county |( treasurer, subject to the decision ol the voters at the democratic primary to be held March 7, 1916, GEORGB E. KINZLE. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. Please announce my uamo as a canJ didate for representative from Adams • county, subject to the decision of the democratic primary to be held March 7th. R. C. PARRISH. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. t Joseph W. Walker of Geneva here- . by announces his name as a candidate . for representative from Adams county, subject to the decision of the democratic primary to be held March 7th. JOSEPH W. WALKER. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Please announce my name as a candidate for Prosecuting attorney of the 26th judicial circuit, of Adams County, subject to the decision of the voters at the primary to be held on March 7th, 1916. • J. FRED FRUCHTE. FOR JOINT SENATOR. I desire to submit my name to the voters of Adams Blackford and Wells counties as a candidate on the democratic ticket for joint senator for these counties, at the primary election March 7, 1916. I takeHhis opportunity of also announcing that if elected it will be my policy to carry out every promise set forth in the democratic platform adopted at the state convention and to abide by the decision of every democratic caucus and uphold the policies adopted by such caucuses. Representing no special class or interests, but expecting, if nominated and elected, to rep-

resent all the interests of all the people in this district, I sincerely ask your consideration. HARVEY B. SARK. : j cufiargcr-m; »»tgoarnayimmuoa g j DOINGS IN SOCIETY g WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Friday. Civic Improvement—Library. Historical—Mrs. Fannie Peterson. Christian Aid —Mrs. G. E. Mount. Evangelical Chicken Dinner—Old Laundry Building. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnston of North Tenth street entertained at dinner yesterday for Mrs. William R. Woods and Mrs. Henry Myers. A delightful time is reported. The Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid society will meet on Washington’s birthlay, next Tuesday afternoon, with Mrs. Wilson H. Lee. This meeting is held on Tuesday instead of the regular Thursday. There were many visitors at the high school this afternoon when Mrs. Ida Faye Smith Knapp gave a dramatic reading, “If I Were King.” Mrs. Knapp is well known over the high schools of the state, having established a regular circuit for her reading tour, giving readings in many of the principal high schools of the state. Mrs. C. C. Enos, one of the charter members of the Royal Neighbor lodge. , who has held the same office for seven years or more, and never missed a Tuesday evening lodge session, except in the past three or four months, when she has been prevented from attending by illness, had a most enjoyable visie last evening from tweu-ly-iive member’s o£ the lodge whe called on her at her home on Fifth . street. The evening was a most det ilghtful reunion for them, and music >.nd general com Ration were in or- , der and then came a supper that was very delectable. Mrs. Enos has been one of the most faithful members of the lodge, and faithful in attendance, and she is missed from the circles T there, as much as she misse* the - pleasure of attending.

Several English poets, John Masse-i 1 field, Alice Meynell, Alfred Noyes and 1 Robert Bridges, were studied by the I Euterpean club last evening at the ' home of Mias Fannie Hite. Mrs. F. i 1 V. Mills was the leader. In two ' weeks, the club will meet with Mrs. 1 E. E. Ergeler. Misses Ode and Letta Fullenka(ap' entertained last evening for the Misses 1 Mary and Catherine Weisling off Findlay, Ohio, who are guests of their ■ brother, Ed Welsliijg, and tha Fullen | kamp family. Other guests were thej Missea Clara and Luejla Hackman.! Marie and Naomi Gass .Louis Brake, Amelia and Agnes Weber, and Messrs. Henoch Heckman .Tony Hdlthouse, Ed Weisliug, Herb i-uilenkamp. Ed Weisliug, Herb Fuileukarajj, Games,• I with music by Tony Holthouse, and a , delicious luncheon in two courses, I were the entertainment features. Tuesday evening, February 22nd, the Evangelical Ladies’ Aid will meet In their regular monthly business' meeting at the old laundry building. This being the last meeting for the : month of February a full attendance ■ is desired. 1 —I I - ■ “Guest Day” of the Baptist Ladies’ Aid society at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Herve SchrpJl hud many pleasures .shared by the fifty ladies the 'e. j 1 Mrs. Goff wag received as a new mem-

y her by the society. The collection for ,f the day was $5.86. Rev. Rogers eou y ducted the devoUonal service and numbers on the program included reRations by William Hell ami Helen Schroll; plane solo by Miss Effie Rex A pot luck lunch provided, and RtUe g paper cut-out hatchets were pinned on B -'ueh one present as a favor. The j unch consisted oT hot rolls, meat loaf, -alads. cottage cheese, coffee and aft-■r-dinner mints. The Misses I‘euliue Hile aud Doris , HrWin will entertain their friends this evening at a George Washington party . it the St E. Hite home. Mrs. Rogers will come from her home in Missouri Sunday to visit with hes son, th® Rev. F. Q. Rogers and ■ ’amily. Q COURT HOUSE NEWSIn the estate of Teubanaa Glancey, he petition of the administrator. Isaac N. Teeter, for sale of real estate, was -ustained. The sale is to be private, at not less than appraisement, after notice, terms all cash, or one-third ash, one-third iu nmeand one-third n eighteen months. I ,nthe estate of Newton Stevens, a petition by Smith Stevens, administrator, to compromise claim, was sustained. In the case of Michael Miller, administrator of the James Wagoner estate, vs. Mary C. Andrews, et ala petition by Kirsch, Sellemeyer & Sons’ Company, to be made a party defendant, was sustained. Appearance by Erwin for Kirsch, Sellemeyer & Sons was"

entered and they are ruled to answer. In the matter of James K. Martz, et al petition for drain, proof of service of notice on all new parties was filed. The case of Joseph W. Pease, et al vs. Trustee G. M. T. Houck, for order on trustee to build a high, school in. Kirkland township, was dismissed and a similar new suit filed. The new one is entitled The State on the Relation of Joseph V. Pease vs. School township of Kirkland township, and G. M. T. Houck trustee of Kirkland township. C. L. Walters and C. J. Lutz are the plaintiff's attornevs. I Real transfers: U. S. patent deed to John Sheets, 32-21 acres. Union tp.; Madelene Schwartz et al. to i Eliza Hofstetter et al. .pt. of lot 1. quit claim deed ; # John Sehurger, commissioner, to Eliza Hofstetter et al., commissioner’s deed to same, (2275; I Frank M. Schirmeyer, trustee, to M. Kirsch, lot 24, Decatur, $300; Anna Brewster et al. to Peter D. Steiner, 2 j acres, Jefferson tp., $3500. o OBITUARY. John Harmon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Harmon, was born in Fairfield county. Pa., August 8, 1846. and de- - parted this life, February 13, 1916, at the age of 69 years, 6 months and 5 days. He was married to Miss Emma Myers September 8, 1867, to which union were born eight children, two daughters having preceded him in death. There remains to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father, five sons, one daughter, two brothers, fifteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren, as well as other relatives and friends. Mr. Harmon had been afflicted for a number of years. In the last few years of his life he had a severe time battling with the dreadful disease with which he was afflict- ' e<l. He had been blind fifteen years. I Mr. Harmon’s life had been a very • lonely one since the death of his com- ' panion. therefore saying that he was ; ready to go at any time, hoping to '■ meet her and all iu the new and bet- • ter world.

A CLOVER LEAF SPILL Two cars were derailed in east; i bound second forty-two, the fast meat’ Irun on the Clover Leaf, last night at' two o’clock, at the switch in the east yards, near.Granl Street. Np one was injured. The wreck was caused by a j draw bar falling out of its fastenings ' and lodging in a switch, derailing two! ' cars loaded with merchandise before • ! the rush of the train was stepped.! i While it was necessary to detour the' morning trains the read is new clear ! and Brack repaired, leaving service I uninterupted. -. .... o YEGQMAN FAIL IN JOB — Pr»»iS » i | Indiauajolis, Feb. 18. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Yeggmeu who ex plodcd nitroglycerine in an attempt to crack the safe in .the commission house : office of George Hitz and Company ' early today were foiled when the exj plosion jammed the steel floors io tightly that it could not be opened. The safe contained a considerable sum of money. Th robbers escaped with sls The Hitz office is one block from police headquarters. HAHN FOUND GUILTY. . (United Press Service) Bluffton, Ind.. Feb. 18. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Bert Hahn, facing the court here on a charge of raping I his thirteen year old sister-in-law Anna ■ Lanning, was found guilty by the jury ■■ this afternoon at 2:15 o’clock. He will ■ be sentenced Saturday morning.

SUDDEN DEATH d - (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) “ boy baby, ten months old. L The Funeral of Mrs. Huatou will be e held Sunday morning- There will be o a short service at the house and e they will leave at 11 o'clock for M ill I, sire, Ohio, where services will be 1- held. o— - TODAY’S HOOSIER ODDITY. s — (United Press Service) 8 Evansville, Ind., Feb. 18 —(Special yto Daily Democrat) — Evansville boasts of having the "burglar proof” man. While Edward Viele, a wealthy r broker of this city, was on his way 1 home the other night he was stopped by three men and ordered to throw up his hands. Viehle says he "kidded” the men for a while and they finally turned away without taking , his money. On another occasion 7 Viehle found the burglar iu his home i an dtalked |iim out of the robbing , idea. ON ONE POINT ONLY I (United Press Service) Chicago. Feb. 18, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —With six jurors tentaiive--1 ly accepted and the prosecution of the ■ trial getting under way speedily attor- ■ neys for the former senator William Lorimer and for the prosecution today indicated the fight to convict or free Lorimer was ignorant of the affairs of the Lorimer-Munday banks. The state will charge that as president of the concerns the former senator could not have been in ignorance of them and ■ as president was responsible tyr the acts of his subordinates. MEXICAN~PLOTS CLEARED (United Press Service) Washington, Feb. 18,—-(Special to Daily Democrat) —The white house today received direct information of the recent developments in Mexico. George F. Weeks a publisher at Mexico City had a long conference with secretary Tumulty. He reported that stories of Carranza’s power is waning, is false. PIANO TUNING AND REPAIRING. D. A. Gllllom (Professional) rebuild er and repairer of pianos and sewlag machines, and piano tuner. Dealer h> both branches. Write or phone 8 Line P, city. Office at home, Ijesi dence, south end city limits, at G. R. & I. railroad crossing. At home on Saturdays. 293-m-w-s-ts sale!wt~postponed. It has been decided not to postpone the Smith & Wilson sale. It will be held at the A. J. Smith farm, a mile north of the city, Wednesnesday, Feb. 23, as at first announced. o . Lynn Shoemaker has returned from a several days’ business visit to Toledo. While there he made a trip through the Overland automobile plant which he feels was well worth the time. An uliusyal method of handling an automobile was lately devised for the benefit of an armless driver. In place of spokes in the steering wheel a number of small hoops were provided. In this the driver may insert the arm stumps, thus guiding the car. Gasoline and spark levers are located above the wheel, that they may read ily be moved with the same shortened limbs. Changes of gear are effected with a foot pedal. With a racing car thus fitted up. the driver has been touring the country, taking part in sti(h speed events as were encountered. Speeds up to 50 miles per hour have thus far been obtained with this odd method of control. The handicaps under which the driver labors ' make close attention necessary.— I From the Popular Mechanics Magazine. -■ - ■' O FOR ,SALE—Metz roadster in good condition. Two new tires. A bargain for quick sale. Can be seen any afternoon at the- Kalyer-Noblo garage. MEN —Our illustrated catalogue explains how wp teach the barber trade in a few weeks, mailed free — Moler Barber College, Indianapolis, i Ind. ’ J... W ■ x HERE is fc rei.,euy Out wiu Cure „ (ol i •cab trouble,. Eczema, Barbe., Itch, Itch, Cult and Sores. Why waste time and money when H. B. Ointment is an ointment of real merit? Ask your druggist. If not handled sand 50 coats to Ute B. B. Ointment Co., 217 Monroe street, pecatur, Indian*. wn reamam oait—n nzn --- --- L _ r ‘ ‘ V.' { /“' ' • • XJ 1 PILES! PiLtbl PILES j WILLIAMS’ INDIAN PILE OINTMENT ? Will cure Blind, Bleeding and Itching Filei ’ acts as a poultice, gives instant relief. * j For sale by all druggists, mail 5Cc and H.oo ' WILLIAMS MFG. CO., Props.. Oeveland Ohio 1) ENTERPRISE drugstore DECATUR, IND.

TO FINANCE PLAN Os Building an Addition lo the Reformed Orphanage Building NEAR FORT WAYNE i Executive Board of the Reformed Classic Meets in This City Today. i »— The executive board of Ziuu •» Classis of the Reformed church held a meeting thw niorumg : the People's Loan & Trust <<>wpau.t 1 to formulate plans tor the raising of ' the money for the building of an ad- : dition to the Reformed orphanage building near Fort Wayne. The addition is to include a duiiug room and kitchen. Rev. H. Kattman of Berue is pres, dent of the board; Rev. Otto Scherry of Garret is secretary; and M Kirscu| of the People s Loan & Trust Com- - 1 pany, is treasurer. At the meeting here this morning. , Rev. Englemann of Magley and Rev. , Stolte of this city also attended. , The committee appointed Rev. F. ’ Knatz ami Rev. Winter of Ft. Wayne, members of the managing committee, j for the fund campaign, and they are tc , adopt whatever plan they see fit. The improvements will cost some. $25,000 or $30,000. IBULETIN. i, I i United Press Servin ) . I Toledo. Ohio, Feb. 18, 3:00 p. m.— L i to Daily Democrat)—Confer--1 ences on the Clover Leaf situation are i progressing quietly today with little • jirospects of strike.

IN NEW ROOM : hi We have moved our Jewelry Store from Second St is to the rear room, first floor, of the Peoples £ Loan & Trust Co. building on Madison St. YOU ARE INVITED TO COME IN AND SEE US. - Ml L AUTH & SON. . su< ■ . wi Look for the Turkey oa Every Bag Too * 1 ' - ■•.■ww;—l| Ml I, , _JM Bid f ,ng R CFJ'y v n ft WsLJnj fn< Great Strength, Durability, Fine Color. WABASH PORTLAND CBMENT CO. d ol Oweral Offlc«. MM. Work.. Strck. M ter , For sale by Samuel Acker, Decatur, Ind. wbi Abram Simmons I i '- I a ■ I i g i ■ > m Candidate for Joint Senatoi I On the Democratic Ticket at th I rnmary Election March 7,19 D I TO represent Adams, Biackford and Wells CouoW Sr

MANGOLD & BAKER Corner Monroe and 7th Sts PHONE 215. Oleomargarine, tb 1 3 n>». Buraley'e Rice . 3 Cans Corn, Peas or Beans 3'B Fancy Navy Beans . Apples, a pk" | 3 tbs. Fancy Rice " ' 2 tbs. Fancy Prunes j 3 fba. Fancy Peaches " All Soapa, 6 for Bulk Starch, 6 tba. Rjr , Gold Star Coffee in glass jars, th Macaroni | Spaghetti . Syrup, a Gal Polar Bear Flour, small sack p Oysters. Celery, Bananas, i_ ett Grape Fruit. We pay cash for Produce: Eggs, t Butter, 20-28 c. ' Give Us That Order. Arthur Fred Mangold Bala BIG CROWDS HErT (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONI 1 Discussion —A. J. Hutchins, q® : agricultural agent. Address. Back to the Farm’-l } Ed S. Moaea, Decatur, lutl. tdjournment. . o FOR SALE —70 acres, with p buildings, and handy to market: ” sale at $160.00 per acre by one Adams county; soil mostly black 0 Jas. Stevens, Wren. O. R. R. 1. a