Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 151, Decatur, Adams County, 26 June 1916 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER President ARTHUR R, HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rates. Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Tear, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mall 25 cents Per Year, by mail ?2.50 Single Copies .....2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. entered at the Pottoffice In Decatur, Indiana. aa second-class matter. LEW BOOSTS OUR BIG SUPPER:— The business men of Decatur and the farmers of Adams county, of which Decatur is the county seat, have invented something—something big, notable, worth while. In Decatur. last Thursday evening, nine hundred of them from city and country commingled in a great community supper. There was more than abundance to eat. if the tons of raw material given in the Decatur Democrat’s inventory of what the composition of the feast be any criterion, and there were splendid addresses by Prof. G. I. Christie, of Purdue university; Mr. E. W. Puckett, one of Fort Waynefs most spirited boosters, and Mr. Clarence Henry, the highly capable county agent whom Allen county is soon to lose, as well as by leading business and professional men of Decatur and prominent agriculturists of Adams county. Feasting and oratory are common enough and these are not the considerations that made this community supper notable and unique. Such a bringing together of near a thousand people of town and country in a spirit of mutual helpfulness, sympathy and understanding will accomplish wonders not only for the material prosperity of all, but for advancement in every channel of progress. Professor Christie, whose admirable address was an inspiration to everybody, took occasion to declare that in “eleven years' work over the state of Indiana I never attended a ‘get-together’ proposition like this." The prosperity that is of the soil underlies all our well being and advancement. That the people of Decatur appreciate this and mean to make the" most of it. their community supper proves. They have set an example that there is no risk in predicting will be widely emulated throughout the state.—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. Let’s start the week oft by taking some real steps toward landing one of the several factories which want to come to Decatur. A couple of hun-

n M vA Z1» I n/i\ i MARK nwuto Rocking Chair Union Suits are conceded to be the most popular seller this season. In Nainsook SI.OO to $1.50. B. V. D. Unions in men’s SI.OO. B. V. D. in boys’ 50c. Imperial Spring Needle SI.OO and $1.50. Long or short sleeves. THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

dred men employed here at good wages would boost things along nicely. A town or city or county Is just as good as we make it. Let’s be bfg enough to make this the best one on earth. Now is the time. George W. Olney, for many years editor in chief of the New York World Almanac, an annual that contains information on about every question under the sun, is dead, and his plac® will be hard to fill. He has made this almanac a necessity in every newspaper office and other places where .it is necessary to always have at your immediate command some such source. Though many predicted that ho> couldn’t and wouldn’t, Congressman Adair has again made good and Decatur will secure a $60,000 nostoffiee building. He promised it to us two years ago and he immediately started out to make good on that statement. The sum mentioned is to be included in the appropriation this year, though there are only four or five cities in Indiana to get in. Adah makes good. Would our republican opponents repeal the present federal reserve law that emancipated the credit of a nation; that made the credit of the country to run in life-giving currents through the avenues of business? Under the old system a few men could create a panic, as the whole nation witnessed in 1907, when all the world was at peace and enjoying unusual prosperity. A small group of men upon Manhattan Island precipitated over night one of the greatest panics in the history of the nation. It top. pled values, wrecked fortunes, destroyed holdings, turned out of employment thousands of men. and locked the door of almost every bank in the country against the depositor who called for his own money,-L-From speech by Chairman OUie James to St. Louis convention.

COINGS IN SOCIETY WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. T uesday. Party for Mrs- Wai Wemhoff—K. cf C. hall. Wednesday. St. Vincent de Paul —Mrs. Dan Vail. At K. of C. hall. Delta Theta Tau —Agnes Kohne. Christian Brotherhood—J. J. Mag ley. Thursday. hundred and seventy-five guests greeted the newly married couple. Allbright Guild Social —Wm. Alfather home. Saturday. Ruth Circle Social-Christian church lawn. Opportunity comes sometimes disguised and surrounded by hard work and —adverse circumstances. —James J. Hill. The Misses Nellie and Kathryn Krill and James Krill of Bluffton, and Mr. and Mrs. Penn Robinson of this city celebrated the eightieth birthday of Elias Crist, at his home in the souih part of the city yesterday. Further details of the wedding of Rev. Albert Scherry. son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scherry of near Preble, and Miss Sara Jaberg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jaberg. of near Magley, mention of which was made before, mark this wedding as one of the prettiest of the season. The cou-

pie is now on an eastern honeymoon trip and will return here Wednesday of this week, before going to Colby, Wis.,' w’here the groom has charge of a German Reformed church. They are visiting at Crestline, Ohio, with the Rev. L. C. Hessert, former Decatur pastor, and with relatives of the bride at Cleveland and Alliance and North Georgetown. Ohio. The wedding was solemnized at 5:30 in the evening at the Salem Reformed church at Magley by the Rev. Otto Englemann. The bride wore a lovely gown of white crepe de chine, a long tulle veil and accessories to match, while Rev. Scherry's suit was a handsome black tailored one. Rev. Stolte of the Decatur church delivered a very appropriate address at the church, and a quartet comprising four fellow students who are attending the same institution from which the groom was graduater recently—the Mission House at Franklin, Wis. — beautified the service by singing at the church and later at the home of the bride's parents. The wedding march was played on the pipe organ by Louis Worthmanb, and Mrs. Kent Barks furnished the music in the evi rnhng at the Jaberg home, where one

Mt. Pleasant Mite—Mrs. Sam Fuhrman. The Jaherg home was unusually pretty in its pink and white decorations, being carried out with rosea and peonies in these colors. Tbe colors v. ere also evident in the brick ice cream, while both dark and light cake were served. For her going away gown the bride wore a lovely blue French serge. Many beautiful and useful presents were received by this couple who represent two of the lest families of the community, and who are held in great favor. The good wishes of many friends and relatives accompany them in their future life work. Guests at the weddiyg from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jaberg and children. Josephine and Russell; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Fruchte, Ferd Litterer, Mrs. Mat Kirsch, Mrs. F. Reppert and daughter, Eleanor; liav. and Mrs. L. W. Stclte, Mrs Martin Worthmann and daughters. Mildred and Lillian; Karl Weidler, Decatur; Mrs. IE O. Myers, New Knoxville. Ohio; William Jasonman. Fort Wayne; Rev. Fred Englemann. Indianapolis. A paper at Sharon, Penna., gives the following on the wedding of two former Decatur young people, the groom being a son of John Brodbeck.

of east of the city: “Noted among the beautifully appointed June weddings is that which took place at 4 o’clock this afternoon at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Homer E. Sowers, when their daughter, Hazel, became the bride of Dr. Oliver E. Brodbeck, of Elyria. Ohio. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Franklin P. Rhinehold. pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Warren, Ohio, in the presence of forty relatives and friends. The bride's sister, Miss Winifred Sowers, and Miss Thelia Marcy were the bridesmaids and Mr. Fred Mills of Warren Ohio, cousin of the bride, served as best mart To the strains of the Lohengrin wedding march played by the bride’s sister, Mrs. Fred Smith, of Warren. Ohio, at the piano and Mr. Smith with the violin, the wedding party descended the stairs and entered the living room. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, looked most attractive in a handsome gown of soft white silk and lace. The bodice was made of lace and cascades of the same fell over the skirt. The bride’s bouquet was of white rose buds. Miss Winifred Sowers wore a beautiful gown of white net and carried pink sweet peas. Miss Macy was attired in a gown of pink taffeta and carried sweet peas. The ceremony was performed under an arch of ferns, roses and orange blossoms, over which was hung a large white wedding bell. After the congratulatory period a delicious wedding supper was served. Seated at the bride's table were Dr. Brodbeck and his bride, Miss Sowers, and Miss Marcy, the bridesmaids; Mr. Fred Mills, Dr. and Mrs. Sowers. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith and Rev. Rhlnebold. The tabic was prettily decorated with small cut glass vases filled with pink roses. The guests were served at small tables, each of which held a basket filled with roses. Dr. and Mrs. Brodbeck wi’l leave at 7 o’clock this evening for Cleveland, where they wiil spend a few days, and later will go to Elyria, Ohio, where will be at home on Washington avenue. Traveling the bride wore a grey silk suit. The bride is a very charming young woman and for a number of years has been the contralto soloist at the First Presbyterian church, this city. Dr. Brodbeck. who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Brodbeck, of Decatur, Ind., is a graduate of the College of Osteopathy at Kirksville, Mo., and for some time has practiced at Elyria. Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mills, Messrs. Fred and William Mills, Misses Teressa, Treva and Freda Mills, Mrs. Arthur Pergande and daughter. Elizabeth; Mrs. Luther Bonham and Clara and Beryl Bonham. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sfnith, and Rev. and Mrs. F. P. Rhinehod. all of Warren. jOhio; Dr and Mrs. Water Rossman of Grove City and little Clarice Lehr of Kirksville, Mo.”

The Brotherhood of the Christi m church will hold their, regular monthly business and social meeting Wednesday evening at the home of J. J. Magley on West Monroe street. Eighty invitations have been issued by Mrs. Mary Wemhoff, Mrs.'Joe Taanelier adn Mrs. J. S. Colchin for a five hundred party for Tuesday afternoon at the K. of C. hall in compliment to Mrs. Wai Wemhoff. Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Burk and daughters, Winifred Vivian and Mart. Avon Bur andk family, Sim Burk and family motored to the home of Gideon Gerber near Cragviiie where they were entertained at supper last evening, having a delightful time. The Michael Henneford family and a fine reunion at the home near V ua Cruz Sunday, the children and their families being at home- for the day. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Dan Niblick, Mildred and HaroldSiibIck, of this city; Mr, and Mrs. Jor Ay.

Martin Henneford and family, near Vera Cruz; Harold Henneford, Spokane, Wash.; Mr. nnd Mrs Frank MeFarren, Bluffton. Mrs. Niblick remained to go to Bluffton for a visit. Mr. Niblick returning home this morning. Mrs Beecher Mothers nnd daughter,’ Georgia, gave a six o’clock dinner party last evening for Miss Drusilla Gandy, of Churubusco; Genevieve Bremerkatnp, Mayme Hardngs, Marguerite Gerard, Mrs H. H. Bremerkamp and Mrs. U Deiningen Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fullenkamp gave a picnic supper party at Waterworks park last evening in compliment to their week-end guests. Miss Eva Erwin and Miss Hoenite, of Ft. Wayn’. ■Other members of the party were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Green, Misses Ode and Letta Fullenkamp, Messrs. Raymond Gass, Tony Hackman and Ed Wefsllng.

Mrs. Dan Vail will entertain the St Vincent de Paul socety on Wednesday afternoon at the K. of C. hall. Tills is an important session and all mj'inoers should attend. The Delta Theta Tau will be entertained Wednesday evening by Mis.Agnes Kohne. A lovely picnic party was given on the beautiful lawn at the home of Mr and Mrs. James K Niblick southeast of this city Sunday afternoon. A picnic supper was spread in the evening and the party remained until eight o’clock, enjoying the auto drive back to the city in the cool of the evening. The party included Mrs. Christina Niblick and son. Jesse: Rose Confer L. A. Holthouse and family. W. A. Kuebler and family, Kynt Voglewede Grace Miller, Bertha Kohne, Dr. Kucher, Mrs. John Weber and family. Mrs. Regina Gast, Nick Miller and Mrs. Robert McMahon, of Chicago Mr. and Mrs. Tom Noll and the Will Noll families were entertained at supper last evening by Mr. and Mrs Geo Tucker. Misses Bee Miller and Vereen Hoffman of Fort Wayne were guests of Miss Martha Tucker Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Meyers of New Haven motored over and were entertained Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. John Hill and family. x. Miss Mary Frisinger gave a party Saturday evening for Miss Jane Austin of Indianapolis and Marianne Good of Warren, who are guests of herself and Miss Ruth Bowers. The original Billiken crowd were members of the party and enjoyed cards and dancing, with refreshments later. Miss Frisinger will entertain the Tri Kappas tomorrow afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Laughlin of the county infirmary entertained at dinner Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Chris Eiche and family of Berne, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Graber and daughter, Lizzie; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Graber and family of Linn Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hite and Mrs. William Moschberger and daughters. —., ■ .J Th Evangelical ladies' Aid society will meet on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. C. E., Hocker on South First street. A good attendance is desired as this meeting will be the only one of the June section. The Mt. Pleasant Mite society will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Sam Fuhrman.

LIBRARY TO CLOSE, The library will be closed Sunday afternoons during the vacation months, July and August, resuming the Sunday opening in September. BAKER ISSUED NEW~’ ORDER TO COMMANDERS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) pects that this statement be made through the usual diplomatic channels and not through subordinate military commanders.” Washngton, June 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —South and Central American governments will tender their good offices to Secretary of State Lansing at 2:45 o’clock this afternoon to aver, armed *conflict between the United Slates and Mexico. The offer will be tendered informally by Bolivian minister Calderon. though it has not been decided whether nr not South and Cenartl American diplomats will be al the Lansing-Calderon interview it is 'not unlikely, Minister Calderon said this morning, that several may meet has at the state deptrtmentWashington, June 26—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A double responsibility for the Carrizal battle appeared partly established today. It did not, however, place such a burden on the i American forces as to assure peace. On the contrary,' -developments so

' shaped themselves that it seemed likely President Wilson may find It necessary to appear before congress before tho week ends. Only a complete right about face , by Carranza can save the situation The report of Captain Morey, as lie lay supposedly dying on the Carrizal desert, indicated to officials that tbe action of the American forces before Carrifal might have provoked the clash!. Morey wrote that Captain Boyd was under the impression that the Mexicans would run when he fired. “We formed for attack," said Morey’s report.

Mexico City, June 26—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The foreign office made the positive declaration today that work on the Mexican reply to the American note had not even been begun. It is impossible, officials said, to forecast when the reply wiil be ready for delivery. It is generally believed it will not be sent to Washington for several days. Eagle Pass, Texas, June 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Destruction of the American consulate in Torreon on June 18 by Carranza soldiers and civilians led by the mayor., was described today by American retug -es arriving here. Members of the party say they saw the mayor of Torreon with troops and a military band, followed by about three thousand civilians march to the consulate shouting “death to the gringoes.” They tore the seals from the front of the building and then demolised the structure with its contents. Sea Girt, N. J., June 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The first eastern militia will leave for the Mexican border at 2:00 o’clock this afternoon when the first regiment of Newark and batteries from Camden and East Orange will entrain. Democrat Want Ads Pav.

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AND WHAT NEXT. (United ’J^26 rV (Sped"’ ,0 Chicago, Hl. Jun ( r> of Dailv Democrat)— J"'!’! 5..... „» vi.e president, and the mitteemen from six states bo ted th .nesting of the progressive national committee this afternoon a e Col onel Roosevelt’s letter su Charles Evans Hughes was eat - Theodore Roosevelt m > definitely refused tho nominatton of the progressives for preske . urged their support of Charles Mans Hughes, the republican nominee. 1„ his letter, a lengthy denunciation of the democratic administration. Colonel Roosevelt declared he wou < actively support Hughes and gave < etailed reasons based largely upon it necessity of patriotic “Americanism. MET FIRST IN 13 YEARS Mr. and Mrs’lCll. Williams and three children amt his father, J. <• Williams, arrived from Rush. Arkansas, and will make their home here. They are guests of their sister and daughter, Mrs. Pulma Farehart, this being the first time they have met in thirteen years. notice. I am now doing my spring and summer work on pianos and sewing machines. Should your piano or sewing machine neqd attention,, leave your order at Wilhelm's residence, 330 Winchester street, or telephone 337, and I will call. Office hours 12 m. and 6 p. m., D. A. GIIILIOM. Dealer, rebullder, repairer and piano tuner, city. 112tf o ' WOMEN WANTED—FuII time salary $15.00 selling guaranteed hosiery to wearer; 25c an hour spare time. Permanent, experience unnecessary.—lnternational Mills, Ann St., Norristown, Pa. FOR RENT—A i room nouse on No. Second street. Stable in connection. Inquire of C. D. Teeple. 99tf

♦ PLENTY OF MONEY * ♦ to loan on » ♦ IMPROVED FARMS ♦ ♦ at 5 Per Cent ♦ ] ♦ Abstracts made on short ♦ ♦ Notice. ♦ ♦ SCHURGER’S ♦ ♦ Abstract Office. ♦ M J M. J. Scherer UNDERTAKING AND EMBALMING Fine Funeral Furnishings DECATUR, . IND, Telephone: Office 90; Home, Uj ~ ' I Barney Kalver attended the at St. Johns yesterday. "clothes' MAKE THE MAN Rut they must be properly cleaned and pressed. THAT’S OUR BUSINESS and we do it at prices so reasonable that no one can afford not to take advantage. Cleaning and Pressing, per suit Sponge and Press, per suit 40t One piece Half Price Work called for and delivered. Telephone 158, or leave work at Al Burdg's barber shop, 233 Monroe St.