Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 58, Decatur, Adams County, 8 March 1916 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

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CARRIES ADAMS COUNTY BY VOTE OF FIVE TO ONE KINZLE, HARRUFF. WALKER. MOSURE AND SCHWARTZ LEAD WITH TWEN-TY-SEVEN PRECINCTS IN

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J Parrish . 946 | Walker 1097 j Kintz 786 | Liechty 315 i Mosure 1086 ■ Archbold 755 Kinzle 1234 • Baumgartner 840 Harruff 1362 j > Boice 136 > Moser 771 Peel 257 Schwartz 892 I i Fort Wayne, Ind.. Mar. B—(SpecialB—(Special i to Daily Democrat) —At two o'clock

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Morning, March 8, 191(5.

this morning reports received at the office of the Journal-Gazette indicat!ed conclusively that Congressman I Cline has been renominated and that I Adair will lead the democrats for j governor, while Watson and Goodrich are assured of the republican nominations. The dope can was upset several times In yesterday’s primary in this county not the least of which was the speed of the inspectors in sending in returns to this office. We doubt if any county in the entire state made a better record of furnishing the result of the election than did this one. The first to report was South St. Mary's at eight o’clock, with North Kirkland just five minutes behind them and North Washington a close third. This office was crowded with men of every party eager to learn the results and by 11 o’clock the various contests were apparently well settled with the exception of the race for commissioner for the Third district, where Jacob Moser and Robert Schwartz were fighting it out with less than a hundred between them | and eighteen precincts out of thirtythree recorded. Adair Will Win Two to One. Indianapolis, Ind., March 7—(Special to Daily Democrat)— At ten o’clock tonight the indications were that Congressman John A. M. Adair would be nominated as the democratic ca|

■ didate for governor over Leonard B. - Clore of Laporte by a vote of not less 1 than two to one. This was the indit cation from meager reports from varr ious portions of Indiana. Watson and Goodrich Lead, i Indianapolis, Ind., Mar. 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Sixty precincts gathered from points all over Indiana 1 at 11 o'clock tonight indicated that i James A. Watson, former whip of the i house, and leader of the standpat sac- , tion at Chicago four years ago would I be nomniated for United States sen- , ator over New and Robinson by a vote that looks like a majority at this time. Goodrich is doubling his opposition in nearly every county heard from and will receive a majority. Cline Leads Slightly. Fort Wayne, Ind., Mar. 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Cyrus Cline, for ten years congressman of the Twelfth district and Harry Hilgemann of this city are running a neck and neck race for the nomination. Hilgemann led in Whitley county and in this city but is running behind in the country districts and the total vote up till 11 o’clock tonight showed Cline slightly in the lead with the result in doubt. Hartford City, Ind., Mar. 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Six precincts had reported up to 11 o’clock tonight, giving Sark 142 votes and Simmons for joint senator 185. Race Close in Wells County.

i niuton, Ind., March 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—At 12 o'clock, midnight, fifteen precincts out of 34 gave Simmons for joint senator 685 and Sark, his opponent, 558. North Preble in Form. North Preble showed her splendid “ form. Only two republican votes were *• cast in the primary and not a prob gressive recorded bis ballot. John ' Adair, who carried the precinct two '■ years ago by a unanimous vote, received every vote cast yesterday, but five. 1 ■ , I Bluffton Mar. B—(Special to Daily ; i Democrat) —At 1:30 this morning,! 1 twenty-two precincts out of thirty-four I in this county gave Simmons for joint ! senator a lead of 183 votes The vote in the same precincts for congressk man was: Denny, 749; Foster, 584. Had No Opposition. ! Dr. D. D. Clark for coroner, Ed Green for sheriff, J. Fred Fruchte forj prosecutor, and David Dilling for commissioner, first district, had no oppo--1 sition in the primary and their names ■j do not appear in the table showing I the vote. The vote for each will be given later. Republican County Nominees. The republicans had but one con- , test in the primary in the county, that | for surveyor. The other candidates chosen were: Representative—Alpheus Bowen. Auditor—Harry Fritzinger, Decatur. Prosecutor—E. B. Adams. Coroner —Harry O. Jones, Berne. Sheriff —Reuben Lord, Decatur. Treasurer—William Arnold, Kirk, land. Commissioner, First District—Samuel Fuhrman, Root township. Commissioner, Third District —John Brown, Wabash. Bull Moosers Win Easily. The progressives had but little in this primary to excite interest. The ticket contained the names of J. Frank Hanly for governor, James B. Wilson for senator, Carl W. Thomp- ' son for congressman, P. B. Thomas for representative and the delegates for state delegates, none of whom had any opposition. Democratic Precinct Committeemen. South Preble—John G. Hoffman. West Jeerson —Frank Orndorff. North Blue Creek—John Durr. Decatur, Third Ward B—C. N. ' Christen. North Preble —August Bloemberg. East Jefferson —Jacob J. Tester. East Root —August Walter. South St. Mary’s—Andrew J. Case. Decatur Third Ward A—J. O. Sellemeyer. Geneva B—James 11. Kelly. South Blue Creek —W. A. Sipe. Geneva A —George Ineichen. Decatur —First Ward A—F. V. Mills. Decatur, First Ward B —Charles Yager. Decatur, Second Ward A—Henry B. Heller. French —Henry Presdorf. Middle Monroe —Vance Mattax. North Kirkland —Simeon J. Bowers. South Kirkland —John W. Parrish. South Hartford —J. W. Heller. North Hartford —Fred W. Studler. East Union—Frank Mclntosh. Wabash, Ceylon—Jos. Chrisman. North Monroe —J. E. Nelson. Decatur, Second Ward B —James Hurst. Republican Precinct Committeemen. Berne A—John 11. Hilty. Nort Blue Creke—J. P. Hilyard. Wabash A(—William Mesel. South St. Mary’s —J. Weßley Dague. Middle Monroe—W. T. Waggoner. South Washington — Esaias T. Jones. North Washington — George W. Raudenbush. Monroe A —J. F. Lehman. Decatur, Third Ward A —E. Fritzinger. Decatur, Second Ward A —C. L. Walters. Decatur, Second Ward B —M. A. Frisinger. French—D. A. Baumgartner. East Jefferson —Daniel Brewster. Decatur, First Ward B—J. G. Smith. Decatur, First Ward A —S. W. Peterson. Geneva B—Hiram M. Aspy. Decatuh, Third Ward B—John M. Lenhart. West Union—Abraham Raver. East Union—E. D. Wass. South Kirkland —Homer Andrews. South Preble—Fred Schueler. North Wabash—Samuel Teeter. North St. Mary’s—Wm. H. Teeple. Wabash, Ceylon—Charles Pyle. North Hartford —William Judd. Monroe B—Menno Burkhalter. North Preble —Perry Reed Caston. South Blue Creek—Elmer N. Eley. North Monroe —R. A. Andrews. North Kirkland—Wm. Ehrman. West Root—Emory A. Mallonee. West Jefferson—Jesse A. Buckmaster.

, J G. R. & I. WRECK. I A small wreck occurred on the t . I Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad j Sunday night, when a carpenter’s bunk | car and a caboose, jumped the rails I between Portland and Bryant. The car was in an extra freight north bound. The action of the air stopped ! the train in ample time to prevent a more serious spill. Occupants of the caboose were not injured although the two cars were smashed so badly they j will be unfit for further service. "eighty-eight couples Eighty eight couple attended the last dance of the season before lent at the Moose hall last night and enjoyed the extensive program provided for that occasion. It was announced he- , fore the last number that the dances | would be resumed following Ivent, and 'the same committee will go on making , arrangements for the series of dances to come. T. P. A. BANQUET Members of Post X, Their Wives and Sweethearts in Annual Session. EVENING WAS GAY State President Counts and Secretary Zink Among Those Present. Forty good fellows, members of Post X, Decatur, T. P. A., with their wives and sweethearts, banqueted at the Masonic hall last evening, the event being the annual event of this splendid order and one of the most enjoyable of a busy social season. The dinner was served by the ladies of the Eastern Star at six o’clock, the guests being seated in the dining room, and besides the local members were present Mr. C. M. Zink of Indianapolis, the state secretary, and Mr. W. J. D. Counts of Indianapolis, the state president, both of whom arrived during the afternoon to attend the banquet. The guests stood while the chaplain. Rev. Stolte offered prayer. The tables were decorated with car- 1 nations and at each place was found a carnation as a favor. The dinner was a delicious one., nicely served and thoroughly enjoyed by the eighty people who were fortunate enough to be present. After the pangs of hunger had been somewhat appeased, Mr. ( Thomas Reid, properly gowned in his dress parade clothes, and looking aristocratic enough to preside over any banquet arose and announced that by order of the committees on arrangements there would be no regular program but if any there should be who wished to burst forth in oratory it was his privilege so to do, nay more his duty. No one responded and then the president suggested that perhaps • there might be present some person or persons who would like to bubble i over with song and then came a sur- ; prise, when four fine looking young men, who were later found to be Mr. George Geeke and his famous quartet from Fort Wayne, and who had been | modestly located in one corner of the banquet room, arose and sang several beautiful ballads. That they made a hit was proven by the fact that they were called on many times during the evening. After another course or two President Reid made another speech, announcing that at a recent meeting of Post X all the old officers were reelected excepting Charles Colter, who had served as secretary since the post was organized and who was replaced by W. P. Schrock. While it was believed a satisfactory change at the time it was rumored that Mr. Colter was dissatisfied and had employed a representative to appear for him at this time. Mr. French Quinn arose and his talk was a happy number of the even.ng. He told in a halting manner how he had dodged Charley for many years, especially about Janary 1, and July 1, when the semiannual dues of $5.50 were due,, how Mr. Hensley had suggested that he be presented with a fishing outfit, that a committee ought to be appointed for this purpose and that he could serve. Quinn said he had often heard that Charley was a marvelous fisherman and doubted whether or not a rod could be secured that would carry the enormous fish Charles has caught, but that representing the committee and with the distinct understanding that he would just as leave dodge Bill as he would Charley h etook the pleasure in presenting the gift which was a dandy reel, a collapsible rod and pien-1 ~ (Continued on Page 3.) j

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’SILVER JUBILEE I' ;| Os Pythian Sisters Observed Last Evening in Elaborate Manner. — 1 ' « THE GRAND OFFICERS Many Are Present—Charter Members Form the Reception Committee. Twenty-five years ago last night, March 6, 1891, Eureka Temple number 39 Pythian Sisters, was organized In this city, with twenty-two charter members. Os that number, none has been lost by death, and thirteen of them are still identified with the temple. Tli wenty-fifth anniversary, or silver jublilee, was an elaborate celebration at the Pythian Home last evening, when the Pythian Sisters invited the Knights and their other friends to hear the fine program they had prepared and to spend the evening with them socially otherwise. Os the thirteen charter members still identified with the lodge, nine were present at the silver jubilee last evening, and these formed the reception committee. They are: ,Mrs. Harriet Graham, Marion; Mrs. Martha Lynch, Jonesboro, Ark; Mrs. A1 Burdg, Mrs. J. C. Patterson, Mrs. James Fristoe, Mrs. John Rice, Mrs. A. R. Bell, Mrs. Dan Eeery, Mrs. Janies Bain. Several of the grand officers were present, among them being Mrs. Alice Lee Gillman of Terre Haute, who was grand chief at the time the local temple was organized. Others present were Grand Senior Carrie Klink, of Logansport, Grand Manager, Iva Leverton of Huntington; Grank Keeper of Records and Seals Cora Hood of Bluffton; Grand Junior Florence Bain of this city. The auditorium where the exercises proper took place was decorated appropriately with bunting in the temple colors— red, blue, yellow and white. Vases of American Beauty roses were also attractive decorations. Mrs. Charles Burdg, as Most Excellent Chief of the Eureka Temple presided and gave a most cordial welcome in her opening address. At. her right were seated the charter members and at the left, the grand officers. The following excellent program was rendered: Vocal Solo —Mrs. Charles Bowman, with accompaniment by Miss Alice Lenhart. History of Eureka Temple—Mrs. Janies Bain. Vocal Duet —Mrs. Charles Bowman, Miss Marie Ball. Talks —By charter members. Piano Duet —Mrs. Fred Fruchte, Mrs. Jesse Dailey. Vocal Solo—Mrs. E. D. Engeler, with accompaniment by Mrs. Albert Sellemeyer. Talks by Grand Officers. Readings—Miss Marie Ball. Talks by Dr. J. M. Miller and other Knights. Vocal Solo —Mrs. Jesse Sellemeyer, accompaniment by Mrs. Jesse Dailey. Every number was well given and most highly appreciated. Mrs. Bain's history of the temple was a most interesting one, and showed the growth from twenty-two members to ninety-two at the present time. During the twenty-five years only four members were lost by death. It is expected that this number will be doubled soon as there is a much greater Held for growth now than there was a few years ago. A requirement of membership is that the lady must be a wife, daughter or sister of a Knight of Pythias, hence with that membership increased, the field is greater. The twenty-two charter members are: Martha Boyd, Mrs. A. R. Bell, Mrs Dan Beery, Mrs. L. D. Adams, Mrs. A1 Burdg, Mrs. James Fristoe, Mrs. A1 Fristoe, Mrs. John France, Mrs. F. L. DeVilbiss, Mrs. John Rice, Mrs. Isaac Rosenthan, Mrs. Charles True, Mrs. J. C. Patterson, Mrs. Belle Phillips, Mrs. Lase Graham, Mrs. Mart Quinn, Miss Cora Miesse, Mrs. A. T. Lynch, Mrs. Alex Hoyer, Mrs. F. M. Schirmeyer, Mrs. John T. Vail, and Mrs. Janas , Bain. The talks given by the charter members also were interesting, recalling that the local temple was instituted by Eden temple of Portland. , The difference in the hall of that time and the present fine home was comImented upon. Many little reminin(Continued od~page 2)