Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 176, Decatur, Adams County, 26 July 1916 — Page 1

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INDIANAPOLIS AUTOJBANDITS Auto Bandits Hold Up Tenth Street Bank and Get $2,000. LOCK CASHIER UP Ten ‘Minutes’ Start Over Police Give Them Time to Escape. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, July 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —After two auto bandits today had assaulted Harley B. Tilman, cashier of the Hast Tenth street state bank, rendering him unconscious, they stole $2,000 and escaped. Tilman who was locked in a closet by the robbers released himself after regaining consciousness by breaking the lock on the door. The thieves had about ten minutes start when the police were notified. The iwo bandits entered the bank said Tilman while he was alone. The taller one pointed a pistol at him and I ordered him to throw up his hands. ' You’re joking”, said Tilman. “Think I am? said the gunman, and lie fired a shot barely missed the cashier’s head. At the same moment the second robber broke open the door of the rage and struck Tilman over the head felling him to the floor. After locking Tilman in the closet the robbers gathered in all the loose change in sight they drove away in an old model Pcfd car having no license tag but b aring a card stating “license applied for”. James A. Kreglo, a plumber whose shop adjoins, the bank, heard the pistol shot and thought it was a tire exploded. He started to enter Hie hank later, but was confronted by one of the robbers and the pistol. The two men who were about nineteen years old, were traced several blocks westward where the trail was lost. A RECORD TRUE FISH STORY. (United Press Service) Knox, Ind., July 26— (Special to Daily Democrat)—lnterest in fishing in Hass lake, near here, was at white heat today following tile success of J. H. Huchta. a Knox blacksmith and automobile repairer, who landed a twenty-eight pound pike on a set line. Buehta set his line in the lake over night and on going out the next morning found the big pike. The pike had swallowed a smaller fish that had been caught and in doing so the pike drowned before it could get away. WILL BE LATE THIS FALL (United Press Service) Washington, July 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Indicating that eon--1 cress believes the national guard along tin border may lie maintained I ill late in the fall, the senate this afternoon presented means by which guardsmen may cast their votes in the border camps. The plan was adopted as an amendment to the general army hill now nearing passage. "rescue starts again (United Press Service) . Cleveland, Ohio, July 26—(Special Daily Democrat)—With eight electric mine lamps secured today, thirty-six hours after more than a score of lives were snuffed out by the tunnel disaster. rescue work was resumed. Attempts were made today to recover (he bodies of eleven workmen trapped and suffocated in the death hole undor the lako Tuesday night. — o tenant is responsible. (United Press Service) Clinton, ind.. July 26— (Special to Daily Democrat ) —The tenant and no t the property owner is primarily responsible for the cutting of weeds on property and for the sanitary condition of the property, according to a decision given the Clinton city council by Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health. The owner in cases of necessity can he held responsible, according to Dr. Hiirty’s decision. Mrs. Stanley Koon and son, Frank, returned to Fort W’uyne this afternoon after a visit hero with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George McGill.

IN NEW BUILDING The Martin Klepper Co. successors . to the Adams County Creamery Co. . one of the best, known creameries in ’ tiie state, are now moving into their new and handsome two story brick building on south Winchester street. 1 Beginning with Friday morning all patrons will call at the new place of business where they will he taken care of. o —■ - LAST DANCE OF SEASON. * ■ i The Moose dance on Thursday night will be the one big dance of the season and you should attend if . you want to have a royal good time. The committee lias endeavored to make the assembly room cooler and more comfortable. This is to be the last dance of the season. Dancing will start at 5:45. All those wishing J to finish their dancing lesson should I i lie present at 7:45. THREE ARE KILLED l '■ ! * Three Persons Killed in J Tipton, Indiana, Auto Smash-up. CAR AND AUTO CLASH Good View of Track from Road —Cause of Accident Unknown. (United Press Service) Tipton, Indiana, July 26—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Two persons were killed today and a third may die as a result of a collision between a traction car and an automobile near here. Every A. Mock, 45, state senator. • Mrs. Mell Mock, his sister-in-law. Mell Mock, 43, was taken to his lather s homeland death is expected momentarily. The Mocks were on their way to Mr. Mocks farm. The road parallels the Union Traction companys tracks. The view of the | tracks is not obstructed and it is not I knowhow the accident occurred. Tlio automobile was smashed to splinters, parts of it being found one thousand yards distant. The interurban car, which was bound from Elwood to Tipton, was in charge of Frank Rhoads, conductor, and Jesse Hilbert, motorman, both of Tipton. A singular phase to the accident was that both shoes was stripped from the feet of Mrs. Mock. E. A. Mock, who is a widower, is survived by three daughters and two sons. Mell Mock died this afternoon of his injuries. E. A. Mock was horn November 10, 1870 and practiced law. In 1900 lie was elected prosecuting attorney for the judicial circuit Including Howard and Tipton counties. In j 1904 he was elected joint senator from Hamilton and Tipton counties and served two terms. GUARDSMEN NECESSARY. (United Press Service) Washington, D. C., July 26—(Special to Daily Democrat) —That the services of the national guard on the border are necessary to the United States in protecting the country and not merely for the purpose of drill was explained today in a letter written by President Wilson to Mrs. Henry Smith, of Wlnamac, Ind. The letter wus in reply to one from Mrs. Smith expressing deep distress for the hardships her son was compelled to undergo as a militiaman. President Wil3on wrote that Mrs. Smith’s letter distressed him a great deal because it showed that she had been incorrectly informed as to the purpose of having the national guard at the border. The letter stated that every , possible means was being used to keep the camps sanitary and safe against disease. _____ o CARD OF THANKS. i We wish to express our thanks to I the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during our recent i bereavement, the death of our belov- . ed son and brother, Clyde Rice. We i want to also thank the members of r the Christian church chois for their r services and those who sent the beau--3 tiful floral Offerings. Wp appreciate 3 ail that was done to help us during . the houss of sorrow. GEORGE RICE AND FAMILY. Mrs. Fred Kruockebei;g and sons, ■- Harry and Ferdinand, went to Fort ■- Wayne this afternoon for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Fred Grote.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, July 26, 1916.

DIED AT ELKHART I Undo Bcnj. McLaughlin, Pioneer of This Section, Died Yesterday AT GRANDSON’S HOME Where He was Taken Month Ago—Funeral at Elkhart Tomorrow. Uncle Benjamin McLaughlin, for j many years a leader In the democratic councils of this county, a pioInoor settler of the township, and one of the best known men hereabouts, died Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock at the home of his grandson, Grover j McLaughlin, near Elkhart, Indiana. | Death was due to dropsy and heart trouble. Uncle Ben was born In Perry county, Ohio, seventy-nine years ago and came here in 1860. He was a successful farmer and took a prominent part in politics, paying much attention to public affairs. A great reader, he kept in close touch with state and national doings and loved nothing better than to discuss them. About fifteen years ago lie moved to Elkhart, where he resided ten years, returning here four and a half years ago and living on a small farm southwest of this city. During the last year he and his wife were both ill much of the time and a month ago they were taken to the home of Grover McLaughlin, near Elkhart, where Uncle Ben died yesterday. Mrs. McLaughlin is improving. The widow and one daughter, Mrs. Anna Kabler, of Nortli Dakota, a number of grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends survive. The funeral services will be held Thursday from the Mennonite church at Elkhart. PURCHASE STOCK Schafer Hardware Co. Has Taken Over the Chas. F. Steele Store FROM FITCH & SONS Will (’lose it Out in Big Sale to be Conducted from the Steele Store. The big stock of harness, robes, * buggies and general goods purchased j from Charles F. Steele & Co. a few days ago by Monroe Fitch & Sons | of Fort Wayne, was today taken over by the Schafer Hardware company, which is planning to close it out. The 3tock will be closed out from the Steele store on North Second street, Messrs. Albert Graber and Olin Baker having charge. The stock invoiced about $6,000 or $7,000 and will be closed out at prices that will move it quickly, it being the expectations of the new owners to dispose of it during the next ninety days. The official announcement will be made within a few days. The stock was taken over by Fitch & Sons as announced several days ago on a trade for a large farm in the north part of the state. The stock is complete in its line and will be closed out entirely by the new owners. POLITICS IN STEELE CITY (United Press Service) Gary, Ind.. July 26—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—The city of Gary with its rapidly increasing vote will he one of the battlefields in the Hoosler state political battle this fall. The plans were being made today for the hottest campaign in the history of the city. Democratic leaders plan to bring Senators Kern and Taggart, a number of the Indiana democratic congressmen and the Democratic state candidates here before November. Republicans, now holding the trenches, are planning to offer stiff resistance. Political leaders are also looking toward the mayoralty election. The next Gary mayor, will receive $4,000 a year. Joseph Tittle, a Broadway business man, is being mentioned for the G. O. P. nomination. Ex-Mayor , Tom Knotts is reported as being groomed for the race on the democratic ticket.

Icnurcn at hJKnart. PURCHASE STOCK Schafer Hardware Co. Has Taken Over the Chas. F. Steele Store I FROM FITCH & SONS Will ('lose it Out in Big Sale to be Conducted from the Steele Store. The big stock of harness, robes, buggies and general goods purchased j from Charles F. Steele & Co. a few days ago by Monroe Fitch & Sons j of Fort Wayne, was today taken over by the Schafer Hardware company, which is planning to close it out. The stock will be closed out from the Steele store on North Second street, Messrs. Albert Graber and Olin Baker having charge. The stock invoiced about $6,000 or $7,000 and will be closed out at prices that will move it quickly, it being the expectations of the new owners to dispose of it during the next ninety days. The official announcement will be made within a few days. The stock was taken over by Fitch & Sons as announced several days ago on a trade for a large farm in the north part of the state. The stock is complete in its line and will be closed out entirely by the new ownere. POLITICS IN STEELE CITY (Unitea Press Service) Gary, Ind., July 26— (Special to the Daily Democrat) —The city of Gary with Its rapidly increasing vote will be one of the battlefields in the Hoosier state political battle this fall. The plans were being made today for the hottest campaign in the history of the city. Democratic leaders plan to bring Senators Kern and Taggart, a number of the Indiana democratic congressmen and the Democratic state candidates here before November. Republicans, now holding the trenches, are planning to offer stiff resistance. Political leaders are also looking toward the mayoralty election. The next Gary mayor, will receive $4,000 a year. Joseph Tittle, a Broadway business man, is being mentioned for the G. O. P. nomination. Ex-Mayor Tom Knotts is reported as being groomed for the race on Hie democratic ticket.

* ACTORS SMILE—GO TO WORK Wo learned this morning that others than newspaper people have their real troubles. A dozen members of a theatrical troup which was forced to quit on account of poor business at Wren, Ohio, reached here and the six male members of the company showed their “realstuff" by searching for jobs. They were accomodated at the i hoop factory and will start over. They 1 are a good looking bunch and will get along. FUNERAL WAS A LARGE ONE. George Rice and family arrived home last night from St. Joe, 111., where they accompanied the remains of their son, Clyde, who met death suddenly last Thursday when a shot gun he was carrying was discharged. Five hundred of the old friends and neighbors met the funeral party when they arrived at St. Joe and the funeral was one of the largest ever held there. FIRE LOSS LARGF Barn and Outbuildings at Ben Lininger Farm Totally Destroyed. CONTENTS ARE LOST Big Blaze West of Town This Afternoon Caused $6,000 Loss. Fire, which broke out in the hay mow of the big bank barn on the Ben Lininger farm, five miles southwest of this city, at one o’clock this afternoon, caused a loss estimated at $6,000. The blaze originated in the hay mow, where were stored 100 tons of new hay and before anything could be done had gained such headway that the building and contents were doomed. The fire spread quickly to sheds and chicken coop and destroyed every outbuilding. The fire department here was notified, and Henry Dellinger, Martin Mylott and Will Keller drove to the scene, taking with them the chemical, hut could do nothing to stop the flames, and no attempt was made other than to save the home. Assisted by the neighbors, who gathered quickly, this was accomplished. The loss includes the barn, 100x40. 100 tons of hay, 350 bushels of lasi year’s wheat, one driving horse, hay loader and other farm machinery, buggies, harness, etc., sheds and out buildings, not a thing being saved from the contents. The property was insured, hut to what extent, could not be learned. Later—lt was learned that the barn contained 100 tons of hay, 200 bushels of wheat, 300 bushels of oats, 300 bushels of corn, farming tools, two wagons. Hog pens, granary and a silo were also consumed. Insurance of $1,400 was carried. BRITISH PROGRESSING. London, July 20— (Special to Daily Democrat) —After three days of desperate hand to hand fighting, grubbing in mud and crumbling masonry, British soldiers have finally taken the whole of the cilliage of Pozieres. “The whole of Pozieres is now in our hands,” General Haig reported briefly today. “Westward the territorials have further advanced capturing two strong trenches and a number of prisoners, including five officers. Elsewhere there is no change.” London, July 26 —(Special to Dally Democritt) —The British authorities today informed American Ambassador Page, that S. S. McClure, American publisher, must sail from England on Saturday. McClure was held several hours on board the’ Philadelphia when that liner arrived In Liverpool yesterday. Then Page obtained permission for him to land. FIREMEN’S SOCIAL TOMORROW The Decatur fire laddies will give an ice cream social at the Water Works pary Thursday evening and the public is cordially invited to attend. There will be all kinds of refreshments and a good time is assured. In addition to the other attractions the Decatur City band, best band in the state, will give their regular concert at the park instead of down street. Be sure to come and ■ bring the family. Its the coolest and : prettiest place in town and you can't help but have a dandy good evening. Try it.

ELECT OFFICERS )' — -T - ) -f ti Troop One, Boy Scouts of K America, Filed Charles Keller Secretary. B MET AT THE LIBRARY t Dwight Thornburg Treasl urer—Scout Master Dr. , Patterson in Charge. I With their scout master, I)r. Fred j Patterson presiding, the Boy Scouts , of America, Troop 1. Decatur, met at the library last evening and elected I Charles Keller, secretary and Dwight Thornburg, treasurer. The boys will meet on Monday evc--1 Ping for drill practice with Lawrence Archbold drill master In charge. Each troop comprises thirty-two members, which make just about as large an aggregation of boys as can well be handled in one company. Any ether applicants’ names will he hell on the reserve list, and should vacancies occur in the troop membership, these will he used in filling in. If not, they will go toward the organization of another troop. At the next meeting, patrols, of eight men each, will be formed. Each patrol will elect its leader. The members of troop one, are: 'Francies Grandstaff, Glen Patterson, Albert Hamerick, Orval Parent, Charles Fike, Robert Krick, Merlin Ross, Dick Heller, Earl Shacklev, Herman Myers. Oal Peterson, Walter Staley, Ravsond Shackley, Adrian Elzey, Chester Mclntosh, Thetus Hocker, Charles Keller, Ralph Tyndall, Dick Durkin, Byford Macpy, Paul Castle, Bryce Thomas, Dwight Thornburg, Oliver Gattschall, Charles Downs, Dick Archbold, Winfield Maddy, David Hensley, Max Williams, Max Teeple. THREE HUSBANDS And Not Yet 20 Years Old —Marie Mcrica Adams Sets New Pace IN MARITAL LOT Could Give Pointers to Old Maids—Wonders How Many She Will Have. The Bluffton Banner says of a girl, formerly Miss Marie Merica, of this city: “Not yet twenty years old and married the third time is the matrimonial record of Mrs. George Adams, of Ft. Wayne, formerly Miss Marie Merica. Mrs. Adams, accompanied by Miss Hazel Shaneyfelt, also of Ft. Wayne, was in the city last evening visiting Miss Shaneyfelt’s mother. “‘I wonder how many I will have before I am twenty-five years old,’ Mrs. Adams said last evening, referring to husbands. She was married rather young to a Wells county boy. And a Short time later she was married to George Howard, of Portland. Another divorce came there and her marriage to her present husband, who is a traveling salesman for a coal company of Chicago. “ ‘Mr. Adams has applied for a license to operate a saloon in Bryant, Ind., if they are voted to be returned there,’ Mrs. Adams stated, ‘but ho will retain his job as salesman. DAMAGE TO TELEPHONE LINES Lew Mason, a Geneva man who lias a contract for moving the old "Bee hive” building owned by Dyonis Schmidtt and located near the Erie depot was notified by the telephone : company to be more careful about ■ destroying their lines or an affidavit I would tie filed against him. The - building was divided and part of it - moved last week at which time sev- - <ral of the linos were broken causing - considerable Inconvenience. Yester t day when the other section was mov !- ed and similar reports came in, the f telephone people started out to stop il it. Mr. Mason was notified and it is il believed no further lines will be torn ‘t down. The law is strict on the pro- . position and carries with a conviction a jail sentence.

1 TWO HAPPY GRAND FATHERS J William Kukelhan and Fred Fuelling, two of the best known and most prosperous farmers of this section of 1* Indiana are smiling because of the arrival of a good looking and healthly grandson. The babe was born Monday night to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuelling who live just across the Allen county line north of St. John’s church and every body is happy and getting along nicely. Mrs. Fuelling was formerly Miss Lula Kukelhan. „ This Is the second child n daughter being the first born. o ICE CREAM SOCIAL. The Queen Esther Circle announces an ice cream, cake and j homemade cake social Friday evena ing on the M. E. church lawn. The proceeds are for the Ernsborger mis- * sicnary fund and the public is cor--1 dially invited to come. t FOR COMMISSION , Leaders of Good Roads ' Movement Sure of Inr i diana Commission. r NEEDS NEW LAW r To Establish State Board in Order to Secure Federal Apportionment. i (By a Uunited Press Staff Correspou- | , dent.) • Indianapolis, July 26 —(Special to 1 Daily Democrat)—That the next Ind- , ! iana legislature will establish a stale ' highway commission was the unani- i I mous opinion of leaders of the good ' roads movement in Indiana interview- i I ed by the United Press today. ‘By the Shackleford federal aid' ’ road law which went into effect July 11, the most effective instrument was put into our hands for the establishment of a state highway department,” was the statement of Luke W. Duffey, one of Indiana’s leading good roads.' advocates. ) ( Under the new law the sum of $75,000,000 from the federal treasury is ( available for the construction of rur- ( al roads, lipad experts declare it , to be the greatest assistance given , road buildinf in the history of tiie,, nation. j < tnhusiast has figured out that the i state of Indiana will receive the: sum of $104,000 for road build-! ing, provided that a highway commis- f sion is established. This amount will be practically doubled in 1918. Five j million dollars to be divided among j the states will be added accoring to j the law until 1921 when a total fed- e eral appropriation of $25,000,000 will 1 j be available. c According to records at tiie office t of John A. Lapp, director of the Indiana bureau of legislature informa- j a tlon, bills to establish a state high c way commission, have been Introduc c ed at the last three sessions of the s state legislature but none have been s successful. v In the 1915 legislature, according to i a Lapp, a bill was introduced by Sena- 1 c tors Katten and Baber of Terre Haute | g and Wabash, respectively. The bill I passed the senate but went on the [ rocks in the hopse. j v It is known that several prospeo-! j tive legislators are preparing bills | , for tiie 1917 legislature hoping to; c have the distinction of putting t through a highway commission bill.! c Most of the bills now in preparation : are modeled after the laws in north- i ern states which have a highway de- i partment in charge of a non-political 1 engineer. MURDER BY AIR (Unite*) Press Service) Olney, 111., July 26 —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —The “murder by , air” of Miss Elizabeth Ratcliff, seventeen year old Indiana farmers daugh- ’ ter, about to become a mother, proin- , ised today to be noteworthy in the criminal annals of the country. Wealthy relatives of Roy Hinterliter, the young farmer boy held to the grand jury yesterday without bond, for the alleged murder of the girl, are making strenuous efforts to se- ' cure his release on bail. Tiie rela--0 tives proposed to secure a hearing II of the evidence with a view of having 3 the hail fixed bv the circuit court. n „ i- Dr. Fred Patterson will leave Satl unlay for Terre Haute to join his wife In a two weeks' vacation visit. )

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ELDER IS NAMED — < President of Indiana Democratic Club to Have Charge of Campaign FOR YOUNG VOTERS Senator Taggart Returns to Washington—Mr. Adair Goes Last of Week. (Ily Willis S. Thompson) Indianapolis, Ind., July 26—(Speclal to Daily Democrat) —Bowman Elder, one of the livest of all the live wires among the young men of all political parties In Indiana, has been named as the Indiana member of tho national committee of the Young Men's Democratic League. Mr. Elder has already opened his headquarters at the offices of the democratic state committee. William F. McCombs, whd| conducted the Woodrow Wilson campaign as national chairman in 1912, is chairman of the advisory committee of the new league. Frank I). Shelley is president. Mr. Elder, who is president of the Indiana Democratic club, and a large real estate dealer, was induced to occept the place in the organization. It is under the presidency and the energetic promotion of Mr. Elder that the Indiana Demomratic club has grown most remarkably and It was under his direction and management that the excellent crowd of boosters went to St. Louis to boost Marshall and Wilson. It is under Mr. Elder's direction that an immense membership of the Young Men's Democratic League expects a very large membership in Indiana. Mr. Elder will be glad to send all the information desired or necessary to all parts of the state upon application by mail. Reports from ail over the state are to the effect that a most unusual percentage of new voters are inclined to one way of thinking politically and that their way of thinking is to indorse the progressive record of state and national democratic administrations. It is to assist these new voters and the younger men of the party in organizing and in doing effective . work that the league has come into existence and the purpose will be to enlist such men as Bowman Elder in all the states to lead the work. John A. M. Adair will open his campaign as the democratic candidate for governor, speaking at Ft. Wayne August 17. This date was fixed Monday evening after State Chairman Bernard Korbly and others of the party leaders had conferred with Congressman Adair and Senator Thomas Taggart concerning the probable date when the congress will adjourn. Senator Taggart was in town but a few hours, leaving for Washington on the evening train after some brief conferences with members of the state committee with reference to some details of the campaign. He will not return until after congress adjourns, at which time he will place a good part of his time at the disposal of the speakers’ bureau of the state committee. Congressman Adair will return to Washington the latter part of the week, after arranging his personal business in such shape that it will not need his attention during the campaign. He will come back to Indiana and deliver the opening address of the campaign at Fort Wayne and the day following he will speak at Attica. From that time until tho close of the campaign in November he will speak many times a day as meetings can bo arranged. Chairman Frank Butler of the speakers’ bureau is now planning the meetings through correspondence with district and county chairmen over the state. After the election Mr. Adair will take sufficient time to plan his business affairs so he may divorce himself from their active management for four years while he is governor. RACING CIRCUIT OPENS (United Press Service) Fairmount, ind., July 26 —Special to Dally Democrat)—The Eastern Indiana racing circuit opened here today with racing on the Fairmount track. Racing in tiie circuit will continue in the following towns In the order named: Middleton, Muncie, Newcastle, Elwood, Marion, Connersville, Portland, Shelbyville, Anderson, Warren and Converse. The circuit will end September 1.