Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 61, Decatur, Adams County, 11 March 1916 — Page 4

r V nI? u ZW' P A T ever police duty is necessary to preDAILY DEM O vellt the daughter of Americans even Published Every •Evening Except necessary, going into Mexico to Sunday by j 0 it Ample time was given the Car- ’ ’ ranza government to punish the banThe Deeelur Democrat Compan, •» LEW G. ELLINGHAM border line, but they did nothing, posJOHN H. sibly th<(y cQuld do nothl|lg Thiß gov . Subscription Rates eminent could not wait longer and the — — orders were issued yesterday, sending Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier * 6O " Per Month, by mail 25 cents While the move does not necessarily Per Year, by mall $2.50 mean wfir. it may follow, but whether Single Copies 2 cents it doeg or not> this government must , act as she is. The people wiU comAdvertising rates made know®, on application. nie,ld the actlulL Entered at the Postofflce in Decatur, jKX >jnanmxnraxniisa«U«xnnutt«aiH —1 doings in society

Though the republicans had a man at every voting place in the state, instructed to remind the voters to not forget Fairbanks, that individual ran far behind his ticket and received only about half the republican vote of the state. Wonder why? That Watson-New fight is not over yet. It will probably be taken to the state convention and then finally disposed of next November. If the re publicans are wise, they will nominate a third man and get away from the disaster sure to follow the nomination of either of these factional leaders. Watson carried forty-nine counties out of the ninety-two and if the dele gates vote as instructed by county votes, he would probably be named However, each county seems to have a different rule to govern this matter and it will be several days before the exact status of these two warring candidates is known. American troops to the number of 8.000 have been sent into Mexico to stop Villa and his raids on the border towns. And they will stop him. too. When you turn 8,000 young Amreicans lose after a bandit who has worried the world as long as Villa has, there is only one outcome. He wlii be taken, dead or alive. Newton D. Baker, the Cleveland young man, who became secretary of war this week, jumped into a bunch of exciting duties, but if you have watched this young man s career you will know that he is a capable and , entirely trustworthy man, who will , not be caught napping, and who will prove a satisfactory public official. Permit us to again ask you wheth- . . . ... X _ a. :1

er or not you want a centennial celebration in this county? The time is slipping by and the first thing you know the other cities and counties will be having their exhibits and we won’t. You can't do this in the manner it should be done in a day or a week. It takes months. Let's start. The democratic committee reorganized today and is ready for the 1916 campaign, which promises to be an interesting one. Local conditions favor the democrats and the majorities next fall will be the largest ever known here, according to the predictions of the leaders. Get on the band wagon and let’s make it unanimous. The administration has taken definite action in the Mexican situation and from now on will perfrom what-

- OUR stock of imperial hats for Spring has arrived and it is the most complete to be found in the city. We have a shape and color for you. Please call and male your selection. $2.00 to $3.00 We wish also to call your attention to our shirt department which is full of the novelties of the spring season. SI.OO, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $4.00, $4.50 The Myers-Dailey Company.

: k u;»tuxsnrtmaattKnmsnxamfl? WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Monday. Y. W. Bible Club—Library. Research —Mrs. C. D. Lewton. Progressive S. S— Mrs. Carl Pumphrey. Tuesday. W. C. T. U —Mrs. Dau Beery. Wednesday. Shakespeare —Mrs. J. W. Tyndall. Thursday. Baptist Aid—Mrs. David Stoler, at Harve Smith Home. Friday. Historical—Miss Etta Mallonee. Euterpean “Guest Night”—Masonic Hall. The Spirit of the Season. It is the first mild day of Each minute sweeter than before: The redbreast sings from the tall larch That stands beside the door. There is a blessing in the air, Which seems a sense of joy to yield To the bare trees, and mountains bare. And grass in the green field. Love, now a universal birth. From heart to heart is stealing. From earth to man, from man to earth, It is the hour of feeling. The moment now may give us more Than years of toiling reason: The winds shall drink at every pore The spirit of the season. —Woodsworth. The wedding of Miss Dessie Van Horn and Martig Neireiter. well known young people of Hoagland, took place today in Fort Wayne. The Rev. Travis officiated. The section of the Mite society of which Mrs. Charles Burdg and Mrs. Frank Carroll are chairman, were hostesses to a large number at the home of Mrs. Burdg yesterday afternoon. The collection for the day was $10.06. A splendid tafle was given by the president, Mrs. C. L. Walters, and the following program piano duet, Mrs. Clark Spahr, Miss Vera Hower;

piano solo, Miss Portia Thomas; violin! ' and piano, the Misses Dorothy and Thelma Williams. During the social appetizing refreshments of sandwiches cottage cheese, strawberry perserves, pickles, doughnuts and coffee, were provided. The Mite society ladies of the Meth-: odist church will serve a chicken dinner and supper to the sixty-five men of the congregation who will be busy that day taking the annua! “every member canvass” next Thursday. The duplex envelope system is used and ev-> ery member of the congregation, will be visited to take his subscription toward the church expense for the comI ing year. The work is divided so that . a minimun of time and effort is expended in doing the work. After the Ben, Hurs’ regular lodge 1 meeting, when drill practice was in order for degree work to be given in

two weeks a social good time was had, during which a kitchen shower was given Mr. and Mrs. Russell Acker, who were married a few weeks ago.l The shower Included utensils of ahtm-' inuni and other attractive wear for thv kitchen. Mrs. Acker was formerly Miss Vivian Dawson. The couple are quite popular and have the good will and esteem of all. At the meeting next Friday evening drill practice will be given for the work the following week. The Progressive Sunday School class of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. Carl Pumphrey at her home on Third street, Monday evening.

About fifty members attended the second monthly meeting of the Y. P. 8.. which was held at the home of Rev. D, T. Stephenson last evening. Committees were appointed for the work which will soon be taken up. and other details of a business nature arranged. The Y. P. B. orchestra rendered several musical selections. with which everyone expressed themselves as being well pleased. A delightful number was given by the society’s glee club, after which the regular lesson was conducted by Miss Cravens. Papers were read by Professor Penrose, Beulah Kenna and Sidney Borton. Mrs. John Niblick made a short address to the societyin which she welcomed them to the temperance societies and their work in Decatur, and explained the great value which their help and interest would be to the community at large. The meeting last night represented aboitf half the society’s strength, the enrollment now being between eighty and ninety. Several new members have joined in the last few weeks, and the society shows a healty growth and enterprise. Plans were made last night for a play. “The Interesting Milkmaids' Convention,” and the' following committees appointed in preparation for the convention of March 20-21: Social: Chalmer Porter. Ishmael Macy, Walter Krick. Religions: Ireta Butler. Helen Walters. Finance: Clelland Ball. Charles Borton, Rowena Shoaf. Eva Augenbuagh Membership; Professor Penrose. Edwin Stephenson, Glen Sowles. Miriam Fleddterjohann. Esther Butler. Flower: Walter Rilling. Gregg McFarland. Beulah Kenna, Doris DeVoss. Press: Harvey Everett. Sidney Borton. Program: Pauline Krick,; Mary Moses, Naomi Cramer. Anita Swearenger. Campaign: Fred Ball. Thelma Williams.

"Cutting ’Cross Lots to Success” was the subject of a very fine paper by Mrs. Mary Congleton for the Historical club yesterday Afternoon at the home of Mrs. James Bain, with interesting discussions by other members. A program committee appointed includes Miss Etta Mallonee, Mrs. C. L. Walters, Mrs. John Myers. Mi’s. Harve Smith and Mrs. James Bain. Miss Etta Mallonee will be hostess next Friday afternoon. Fifteen mem bets were present yesterday. The Baptist Ladies’ Aid society will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. David Stoler at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harve Smith, on Tenth street. The W. C. T. U. will meet next Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dan Heery. Mrs. John Rex will beleader and a good program is anticipated.

A good attendance, good interest, a good program, with Miss Gladys Flanders, leader, and many plans formulated for future work, made the Queeh Esther Circle meeting at the home of Miss Grace Butler on Fourth street, particularly interesting last evening. Associate hostesses were the Misses Abbie Bigham and Nola Snyder. Plans for the mite box opening the first Friday in April at the home of Mrs. O. L. Vance were made. The girls also will contribute to the civic improvement work by taking care of a flower bed at the Methodist church' , this season. Refreshments in the circle colors—red. white and blue — were served, the colors being prettily manifest in the brick ice cream, the while aiigel luOu cake and the candies.

Miss Nellie Blackburn will be hostess to the Research club Monday afternoon. Mrs. L. W. Stolte will be leader. The party given by Mrs. C. E. Ball and Mrs. W. A. Lower yesterday afternoon at three o'clock saw the assembling of a company of ladies for a pre-St. Patrick's day festival that was particularly enjoyable. Potted plants and daffodils and dark red roses wore tastefully used in decorating the dining room and made the setting springlike and gay. A victrola furnished the music and there were contests for amusements. In a number-matching contest, partners were found for the discussing of topics of interest. Partners for the supper .were found by; questions and answers contest. St.! Patrick’s favors, which were sham-’ i racks combined with the harp or the pipe, in miniature, were given with the plates on which the luncheon was pass-; . ed. The refreshments wore in Iwo ; courses and included hot roll . perfec-* * tion salad, pressed chick yn escalloped

corn, salted almonds and conee. The hostesses were assisted in seryiug by Miss Elizabeth Peterson and Mrs. J. H. Heller. Miss Reva Howard, of Lafayette, who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Bell, and Mrs. Rogers of Mis- ! nouri were out-of-town guests. Among those who heard Harry Lauder at the Mujeallc theater, Fort Wayne last evening were Mr. and Airs. Will Kremers, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gordon. 14’dia Kirsch, Goldie Gay, lane Long, Mrs. Dick Christen, Mildred laiDelle, Agnes Costello, Tom Vail, Ted Battenberg. Attention is called to the meeting of the Young Woman's Bible club Monday evening at the library. Mrs. Pearl Baker assisted Mrs. Albert Graber delightfully entertain thir-ty-three members of the Do Your Best Class of the United Brethren Sunday school at the Graber home last evening. A fine program, aranged by Mes dames Gruber and Ray Brothers was given, following the devotional and Imsiness. A parcels post sale will be held Thursday evening, April 6. in the old laundry building. After the Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid society members had spent a busy afternoon yesterday quilting at their regular place, the comfortable schoolroom, they were invited to the parsonige where their pastor’s wife, Mrs. Hinz had a most substantial supper for them. Tire supper was very delicious and consisted of escalloped potatoes, veal loaf, plum pudding, sandwiches, two varieties of cake and coffee. The patrons of Miss Grace Butler’s school near Pleasant Mills held a surprise for her last Wednesday evening k at the home of Wade Mcßarnes. Mu sic, games and a general good time was planned and carried out. The patrons’ families present at the occasion were Harvey Lammimau. Charles Claude Harvey, Amos Smith. Nelson Gple. Harve Smith. Mrs. Emma Yost. Israel Bender. Wade Mcalso the Misses Ireta Smith. Nova Yost. Messrs. Calvin Yost. Bert and Lowell Smith. The ladies brough well filled baskets and a picnic .supper was the feature of the evening.

DOCS VERY BAD (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) Kirkland 36.48 Washington 33.50 St. Mary's 89.87 Blue Creek 36.26 Monroe 46.65 French 41.57 Hartford 31.40 Wabash 59.58 Jefferson 51.85 Decatur 143.26 Geneva 33.?8 Berne 43.77 HOOSIERJYOMEN~ (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) are among the most effective of the county centennial chairmen: Mrs. Rufus Dooley, of Parke county; Miss Genevieve Williams of Dubois; Mrs. J. M. Willey of Marshall; Mrs. Chas. Buckley of Carroll: Miss Harriet D. Frazier of Koscusko; AU'S- A. A. Williams of Porter; Mrs. John Lee Dinwiddle of Benton. Mrs. Mary Flanner of Indianapolis is devoting much time to the cause of pageantry in the state. Mrs. Juliet V. Strauss, the Country Contributor, is writing the pageant for her own county, Parke., Mrs. Kate Milner Rabb of Indianap-, olis is doing the same for Spencer county. Miss Frances Morrison, an Indianapolis girl, has been writing excellent verse for the Centennial StoryHour. Mrs. Sam Matthews of Tipton is pointing to Indiana librarians and school teachers the way in which they may effectively present the subject of Indiana to the children. The list might easily be extended. Through Indiana important motive forces arc to be found in the Women’s organizations. The Federated clubs are making the centennial movement a. special feature of their work. The project for Ute erection of a monument to the Pioneer Mother is under club auspices. D. A. R. chapters deserve especial commendation for the interest they are manifesting in permanently making historic places. They have also started a movement looking toward the adoption of an official state banner. Worthy of much praise also are the live, progressive school women of Indiana, who are doing such effective, patriotic work in the public schools. Hail to the earnest, patriotic, envisioned, women of Indiana! Dauntless; iu enthusiasm, tireless in activity, they are the centennial standard bearers in 1916. Women must weep, forsooth! o =- 4 AS TRAVELING SALESMAN George (’. Steele of Huntington, who recently disposed of his variety store • there, was in the city on busi-j ■ ness. Mr. Steele Xvil take a position s as traveling, salesman for the Schafer - Saddlery company. He will move > his family’ herb as scon as the C. J. • Weaver residence in Fifth street is ! i vacated.

FORM NEW UNION (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE' the next meeting. Decatur now has three live unions. The oldest Is the barbers', which is well organized. The carpenters and joiners organized some time ago. and yesterday the bricklayers followed suit. The Bricklayers’ International is not federated with thy American Federation of Labor, but the other two unions are. “The organization of a Federated Labor Union may be taken .up," sa |d one union leader yesterday. The Federated Labor union admits any laborning man, with or without a trade, and is intended for towns wher the trades are not numerous enough to form strong unions. Fort Wayne labor men are back of the move to unionize the town. — ABOUT THE SICK. Dr. Elizabeth Burns returned today from Fort Wayne where she called cn a patient, James Ross of Eleventh street at the Lutheran hospital, where he was operated upon last Tuesday for apendicitis. He is getting along nicely. A card received by relatives from Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison from West Palm Beach, Florida, is that her sister tyrs. Hattie Studebaker Obenauer is better. She was out for an hours' ride in an automobile yesterday. It is expected that she will be at home by the middle of the summer. Mrs' Absalom Ginter and son. Harve. and Mrs. Philip Caper went to Fort Wayne this morning to call on Mrs. Ginter’s husband at the hospital. He was operated upon yesterday for a puncture of the stomach, resulting front abscess. He stood the operation well and it is believed will get along all right. Edward Geier, who has been ill a month of the grip at the home of his son, Fred Geier, left this morning for his home at South Whitley. R. B. Sprague, of West Marshall Street, is ill of rheumatism. W. S McConnehey who was injured last week while unloading lumber from a car, is able to be around again.

Mrs. S. P. Hoffman who has been , suffering from infection of the mastpid bone and ear trouble for the past week,'is better. The ear drum was lanced yesterday and a large amount of pus carried away, resuting in lier becoming better. Mrs. Harrison Hakes who has been confined to her bed tor the past two or three months of bowel trouble ,i---slightly improved. Miss Bertha Schultz is resting better than she has for two or three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Johnson went to Fort Wayn/ this afternoon to call on Mrs. Johnson’s father. Absalom Ginter, at the Lutheran hospital. He was operated upon yesterday’. He is bet ter today. Mrs. Emil Baumgartner who has been ill for two weeks is slightly improved. REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE Th republican precinct committee met. this afternoon and organized as provided by'law. Erastus Fritzinger was reelected chairman and John: Hilty vice chairman, both unanimously. There had been some talk in opposition to Mr. Fritzinger but it did not .seem to culminate. For secretary.* Walter Johnson defeated C. L. M alters and P .L. Andrews and for treasurer Avon Burk defeated C. L. Walters. No further business was transacted. Twenty six members were present. ~U. B. JUNIOR PROGRAM Edward Burkhead will be leader of the Junior League services Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, at the U. B. church. The following will be the program: Subject —"The Use ot the Bible. Song—No. 5. Prayer Rev. Harman. Song—No. 10. Reading of Scripture Lesson —Ps. 119;33-4O —Fthel Potts. Instrumental Solo—Mary Aurand. Speech—Mar?) Shackley. Bible Readings Juniors. Solo —Myrtle Potts. Speech—Celna Baker. Questions on Bible Studies —Ju-; niors. Reading—Ethel Potts. Solo —Bertha HaKey. Duet —Myrtle Potts. Edna Fonner. Instrumental Solo —Velma Nelson. ’ Song—Juniors. Reading—Jlolores Burkhead. Duet—May Sisters. Short Talk—Mrs. Harman. . Solo —Esta Sbvine. Dismissal. . FOR SALE, TRADE OR RENT— Three acres of land in section 18, | Union township; has house, barn and ; shed, water and fruit. Inquire of Henry Lee, 242 No. Seventh St. 61t3

requests same RIGHTS IN persuit of bandits (wmm® *SI S ■ X £?-»• * Carranzistas to aio »» ‘Tis no time to ‘" d ulge in Idle theories about soverignty and ion It is a most friendly act of as sdstance. This should be fully re-r nixed by all true fiends of he de facto government on both sides the border." El Paso, Texas. March H.-l Special t 0 Daily Democrat)— Carranza troops apparently were preparing “> » W American soldiers in the bandit itoday. Presumably upon orders of the drfacto government. General < tiles at Agua Prieta redistributed ms forces, sending 1200 to Palonas. »x miles south of Columbus, and bringing 1000 from Hermosillo to Agua I >riela

One hundred Carranza troopers are reported to have entered Chihuahua in an attempt to locate Villa. Callas was in touch with the Am.Tican army officials at Douglas, and earnestly requested the privilege t dealing out summary justice to Villa spies, believed to be watching the American forces. Columbus. New Mexico. March 11. - (Special to Daily Democrat) That almost the entire Mexican nation will rise against the invading American forces, was the opinion expressed today by Captain Isadore Farias, one of the wounded prisoners taken in the Villa raid Thursday night which cost 18 American lives. “The American invasion will make Villa the national hero.” said Faria-. “Villa and his men will probably retire before the American soldiers (or a time, but when the interior is reached. the Villa forces will be strengthened a hundred fold by Mexicans w’io resent the invasion.’

COURT HOUSE NEWS. Assessors Meet. The township assessors met with County Assessor William Frazier this morning and reported their average of assessments on various properties. Tl.ese averages will, in tuns be averaged by Mr. Frazier, and an attempt made to equalize the assessments ov r the county. They will meet here again in two weeks. The general average will be ready Monday. Lydia Daugherty of Geneva was granted a divorce from William S. Daugherty and her former name. Lydia Williamson restored. The prosecuting attorney. J. F. Fruchte appeared for the defendant The case of the state vs. Emma and Frank Steed has been reset for March 28. In the suit ot August Freese vs. John Gerard on judgment, a judgment for the plaintiff for 2165.69 was granted. Julius Reichert took out letters of; guardianship on Lilly E. and Paul Reichert. His bond is J 2.060. A marriage license was issued io Ernest Ray Reicheldeffer. farmer of Geneva, born May 23, 1892 son of Mr. Charles. Reicheldeffer, to wed Doris Ixniise Acker, born September 13, 1896 daughter of Samuel S. Acker. Miss Kinzle is assisting in the office of her father, County Treasurer George Kinzle.

o ATTEND SPELLING MATCH. 0. P. Mills, George Everett and Ray Smith, of the boatoffice force, who were in the recent spelling contest here, attended the debate and spelling contest between the Willshire and Pleasant Mills high school, at Pleasant Mills last evening. The boys took part in the "free for all" spelling contest. It was an interesting one. The first prize was carried off by a Mr. Acker; second by Helen Cowan and third by Mr. Acker’s sister. o— - FILE EXEMPTIONS NOW. Miss Marie Patterson, deputy conn ty treasurer, has had several years experience at preparing mortgage ex eruption papers and will be glad tc attend to this work for you. Call al ; the office of the county treasurer ai any time and she will be glad to tak< care of this work. Now is the time • to May Ist. ! _____ FARMERS’ EQUITY MEETING. The Farmers’ Equity will meet a the Elzey school house Thursday ev ening of this week, March Oth. Ton Lyons, organizer, wil speak. Evert -• body invited. No admission will b 1' charged. *

WERE RE-ELECTB Democratic County Centrg Committee Chose Old o f ficers for the Year. HELLER IS CHAIRS Sellemeyer, Secretary. Schug, Treasurer—Com. ' mittees are Named, i Henry B. Heller, chairman. J. O. Selemeyer, secretary. R. R. Schug, treasurer. The above well known demand were thia afternoon re-elected t 0 positions as stated by the detnocJ county central committee, which „ suant to the new primary law, ~ at one o’clock for the. purpose ot» organization. Previous to this meeting the a committee was in session, allows several bills and approved the tj cia/ report of R. R. Schug. tr-as®. County Chairman Heller then read* list \>f new committeemen as choq in Tuesday's primary and the tary called the roll. The election officers was next in order and C I Yager nominated Mr. Heller He® unanimously elected, as were the « art. In a short talk he predicted) splendid democratic victory for j year. The committee fixed the treasursi bond at SSPO and the chainnu » authorized to appoint a finance mittee and a committee to stg headquarters. The following were® pointed on the committees: Finance—C. N. Christen. chains® R. R. Schug. James Kelly. Henry Ei| ing and John W. Parrish. To Secure Rooms for Headquant 1 —c. W. Yager, chairman; lay Hurst, E. K. Shalley, George Ineichg ; and Frank Mclntosh. 1 _ The meeting was held at If I ’ standard time, or 1 o’clock, sun ua r thus allowing for the meeting soils ' from the south could return hottn ' the 1:05 train. Twenty four of i 3 thirty-three members attended i meeting.

AGRICULTURAL MEETING) I Special meetings arranged : -fl farmers of this county by our .:fl agent and to be held durimr ■ week are; On the evening c: t g tenth, at St. Johns ionic ■ fl seven-thirty o’clock s nv--:.mr ■ pbned from last Wednc-dcy - held. Treatment of oats : r snrrifl treatment of seed oats will w Isl feature studies. Another ■■fl next Wednesday night w ill 1,1 »'• fl school house number ei ' ° ignton township where special concerning hogs will be giv> n. A'-fl meeting held in Blue Cr last night seventy farmer- ' ' ent. showing the right rp.r the work of the county a, <c' fl vain. GENERAL NOT CE TO ALL I X TURNPIKE TRAFF'fI 1 am requested to take u: •!: | ‘Ufl mobile and truck questin' B rights and privileges on our and as to the lawful load" 01 -fl I weights, etc., as well as t.- »»ffl that are overloaded. B The board of manager > > myself, after a thorough .-imb of | i subject, have come to this | . sion: That any automobil- o! “ffi

touring ear type, is subjc !!1 ' lowing maximums: Three-inch —?,500 pounus - weight. Three and one-half to toUt ' tires —3,000 pounds gross «■ - l!t , ! Four and one-half to fiv<- inch f —3,500 pounds gross weigh' And any truck must b< by its wearing surface the autos, as to width resting 111 “■ surface, and the law bai> * over 3.B<m. pqunds gross w - ,!l any width of . tires, and ‘ ask that you keep your larg< 1 ; and reduce your loads. It na Ford cannot be stopped Ind . When a Ford has five grown P* in it. it is overloaded in 11,1 the law. You all should your cars weigh, and be gori.> cordingly. J We have been asked if u . it exempt. We can say, no, ■ (Nothing exempt hut a school • A special notice has been M r> ’ all jitneys. I have given all my asci tJi»“ f * . orders to see that this ,11 - 1 j looked after during *llO thawing weather and when j ' are wet and soft. We hope j' l ’ that we will not be compel l ''' l 1 any more arrests this sP rlllg ', ut rf lend a helping hand. "*’ V1 ~o lli roads back in as good a ‘' " \. nll ts. t we can as soon as weather !" • . JIM A. 1 Highway Super , > DEMOCRATWANT a 2 PAY BIG