Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 234, Decatur, Adams County, 2 October 1916 — Page 1

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WAS A SUCCESSFUL TOUR HON. JOHN A. M. ADAIR GREETS BIG CROWDS AT EVERY STOP ON ITINERARY IN BIG COUNTY TOUR TODAY.

One of the most successful county ; tours ever conducted in this county i is being carried out today. John A. M. Adair, candidate for governor on the democratic ticket, is putting in one of the most strenuous days of his career, telling Adams county democrats of the many solid, substantial reasons why they should support Woodrow Wilson for president. “I would like to be your governor, but it is of a great deal more importance to you and to me that you elect Woodrow XVilson president,” said the candidate, as he faced five hundred enthusiastic democrats at Berne at noon today. The Berne band, running thirty minutes ahead of the speaker’s schedule, brought the crowd together and held them until the speaker arrived. At Berne twenty automobiles had joined the parade. Others awaited the speaker at other points and by the time the tour returns here the procession will number thirty or forty machines. All are decorated. One hundred people were waiting for the candidate at Pleasant Mills, where a thirty-minute address was given. Mr. Adair discussed state and national issues, denouncing Goodrich’s statements about the state government as false. Mr. Adair showed the people that the state is out of debt; that there is more than two million dollars in the state treasury and that the republicans are wilfully misrep- I reseating facts, to win votes. Mr. Adair discussed national Issues | in his several speeches at length. He showed how Woodrow Wilson has kept the nation at peace, in times of world stress, when a word or deed would have plunged us into the maelstrom of war; he proved the greatness of the president in snowing how he preserved the national honor. He proved that the present prosperity is a permanent prosperity, and that the nation will profit honorably from trade with the world. He presented the tariff issue and exploded the republican protection theory. Jn discussing Goodrich’s assertions about the institutions of Indiana, Mr. Adair showed that more than half of the superintendents and trustees of the state institutions were republicans, and that they are not mismanaged. Mr. Adair spoke thirty minutes at Pleasant Mills and Monroe, and one hour at Berne. One hundred voters gathered at Pleasant Mills to hear him; two hundred and fifty were awaiting him at Monroe and When the procession arrived at Berne five hundred loudly cheering democrats escorted them to the speakers stand in -the business district of the town. Geneva reported late this afternoon that nearly five hundred voters were assembled there at 2 o'clock to hear .the next governor of Indiana. At three-fifteen o’clock this afternoon, Mr. Adair, escorted by thirty automobile-loads of enthusiastic democrats, arrived at Linn Grove, where a thirty-minute speech was received with great applause. At times the speaker was stopped abruptly in his talk by the cheers of the voters. The procession will close the afternoon tour with a speech at Preble, beginning at fpur-fifteen o’clock. From Preble they will come to Decatur to make final arrangements for the big night meeting. Commencing promptly at seventhirty o’clock and assisted by the Decatur City band, the local democrats will stage one of the most enthusiastic political scenes in the city's history. Mr. Adair will talk at the court house, commencing at that hour. He will discuss the state and national issues at length. He will reply to Goodrich, in terms that all reasonable voters will understand and acknowledge to be true. He will discuss issues that every voter should understand before he casts his ballot. Meet your neighbor at the court house at 7:30. Hon. John A. M. Adair, candidate for governor on the democratic ticket, arrived here from Portland at nine fifteen over the Grand Rapids and In-

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.• diana railroad, being met at tho train I by a large delegation of local demo- ' c rats in automobiles. (Continued on Page 2) YOUNG MIN BEAD Oscar Fuhrman, Twentyfive, Root Township, Died This Morning. OF TUBERCULOSIS Sick One Year—Funeral Services Wednesday at One O'clock. Oscar Fuhrman, aged twenty-five, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Fuhrman, of Root township, died this morning at seven o’clock of tuberculosis at the home of his parents. The young man, one of the best known in the county, became a victime of the dreaded disease about a year ago. His condition grew worse, as time passed and during the past three weeks he had not been out of bed. Death relieved him of his suffering this morning. Oscar Fuhrman was lorn March 5. 1891, in Root township, living in Ad ams county during his entire young life. Four brothers, Charles Fuhrman, of Preble. Francis Fuhrman, of Root township; Clark Fuhrman, of Celina, and Jesse Fuhrman, at home, survive, as do three sisters: Mrs. Orie Newhard. of Preble, and the Misses Bertha and Zella Fuhrman, at home. The funera"! services will be conducted at one o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the home,, and at two o’clock from the Mt. Pleasant church. Interment will be made in the Maplewood cemetery. — —o- ■ ■— — WATCHMAN RESPONSIBLE (United Press Service) Detroit, Mich., Oct. 2—(Special to Daily Democrat)—On the shoulders of 65-year-old Valentine Showski. a gateman. employed by the Grand Trunk railroad, officials will attempt to place responsibility for the street car smash early today that caused the death of eight persons and injury to thirtysix others. At least tiiree of the injured will die. Showski was arrested this morning after he had fled from the scene of the accident. Witnesses told officials that, he failed to lower the street gates at the crossing where a train struck the street car bearing nearly a hundred passengers. “ExperTence." The record mail order reservation has been received for the engagement of "Experience,” which will be presented in Fort Wayne at the Majestic theater, Tuesday and Wednesday. October 3 and 4. It is quite advisable for those who wish desirable seats to secure them at once. Reservations by mail will receive prompt attention and the tickets promptly returned to those making such reservations. "Experience” is the love story of youth and sows te temptai tions youth meets in quest of fame and fortune. The story is romantic ally told in ten brilliant scenes. AMMONS STOCK COMPANY. At the Bosse opera house, will give the people of this city a diversified repertoire of plays this week in their efforts to please all classes of thea ter-goers. "The Call of the Woods,” “Lure of Gold,” “Cast Aside.” “The Game,’! “Pike's Peak. Thelma, “Why He Divorced Her,” "Ten Nights in a Bar Room,” “The Biggest Fool in the World,” and others to draw from, with feature specialties between the acts, and special scenery, should make an exceedingly, pleasant evening’s entertainmnt. Ladies’ free ticket tonight under the usual conditions. Don’t miss the opening night.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, October 3, 1916.

GEO. ROOP DEAD Geo. W. Roop, Veteran Adams County Shoemaker, Died Last Night. ILL OF PARALYSIS Funeral Services from the Methodist Church Tuesday Afternoon. George W. Roop, veteran shoemaker of Illis city, a lifelong resident of this county, and probaldy possessing one of I lie widest acquaintances of any man in this county, died at his home. 333 North Tenth street last night at 11:33 o’clock after suffering for several months from paralysis. His end came peacefully, and after several weeks in which he was confined to his bed. George W. Roop was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Roop, and was born in Saint Marys' township, this county August 30th., 1847, being sixty-nine years, one month and one day old at the time of his death. He was married to liis wife, Sarah E. early in life, and to tlie union was born three children, all surviving. He has spent his entnre life in tills county. Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Sarah E. Roop, three sons, Jesse 8.. Miles and Alphens all of Decatur. One brother, Daniel, lives near Pleasan' Mills and one sister, Mrs. Hanna Jane Winans lives at Pierce City Missouri. Mr. Roop was a steadfast Christian, and lias been a lifelong member of the Method'st Episcopal church. Funeral services will be held from the Decatur Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon at two thirty o’clock, with burial in Maplewood cemetery. Revs. Rilling and Gfendenning officiating. WAS A BIG DAY Rally Day at Evangelical Church Was a “Red Letter Day” Sunday. A BIG COLLECTION As Well as Biff Attendance —A Friendly Rivalry Reaches Climax. “Rally Day” was enthusiastically observed yesterday by the Evangelical Sunday school. It was another “red letter” day, full of cheer and hope. Notwithstanding sickness and other urgent duties, the attendance was good—l9l. Some of the classes were well represented. After the lesson study, the teacher of each gave a detailed report relative to the atterfdance, new scholars, and the offering. All classes did remarkably well. All wanted the banner. Between some of the classes the competition was sharp and close, yet friendly. A class of happy boys won out in the junior department with $22.50 to. their credit. Mrs. Eu gene Runyon is the teacher. In the senior department three classes went above the $21.00 mark. But the laurels were won by a class of girls taught by Mrs. J. H. Rilling, by giving $29.05. The whole school raised $168.92. The following is the fine record of "Rally Day” efforts the last five years: The highest attendance was 264. and the lowest, 191. But in the art of giving there has been a marked increase, as follows: In the year 1912, $83.94 was the offering; 1913, $106.49; 1914, $139.28; 1915, $191.81; and 1916, $168.92. A grand total for the five years, $690.44. This is a record second, perhaps, to none in Adams county, and considering the size of the school, its wealth and building equipment, doubtless second to none in the state of Indiana. Certainly they deserve a new well equipped Sunday school and church. The offering this “Rally Day” would have surpassed all others were it not for the fact tliat many members are paying their personal subscriptions for the new church. All in all, it was a fine service. No wonder the teachers, officers, scholars, people and pastor bubbled over witli cheer, hope and thanksgiving! Why

not? Long live "Rally Day." At the Y. P. A. rally in the evening the attendance was good. A well prepared program was given, dealing with tho work done and the unfiinished tusk of the Young People’s Alliance. The. program was carried out as printed. The Y. P. A. lias been a mighty force in the local society as well as in the conference branch. There was a hopeful outlook In all of the services.—Contributed. IS IN HOSPITAL Mrs. Phillip Baker and Mrs. Tun Mallonee have received word that their nephew. Clinton Kimsey, son of Mrs. Katie Kimsey of Fort Wayne, formerly of this city, is in tlie St. Joseph hospital, very ill of spinal meningitis. His condition is such that a special nurse is in charge. He is about twenty-seven years of age and is married. He is well known here, OVERLANDS MEET Raymond Hartings Rammed Back of Another Overland Last Night AT FAIRFIELD TURN On the Decatur-Ft. Wayne Road—No One Hurt— Slight Damages. Raymond Hartings driving an Overland automobile rammed into the back of another Overland car bearing the Indiana license number, 94997 at the Fairfield crossing, three miles south of Fort Wayne on tlie Decatur and Fort Wayne road, Sunday evening at about seven-thirty o’clock. Tlie two automobiles were returning front Ft. Wayne, the parly in car number 94997 was in the act of making the turn east at the Fairfield crossing when Mr. Hastings who was riding directly back of him rammed him as he was making the turn. Mr. Hartings stated that the driver ahead of him did not give a signal that he intended to make the turn. Tlie back of the Overland—94997 was badly damaged the oil cups being broken, tail light and fenders bent. The bump er rod. lights and one fender on the Hartings machine were badly bent, it is thought however that $5.00 wiP cover the loss. Four grown people and one babe were in the car that was hit. Noone was hurt. The elder gentleman o' the party stated he had just bought the Overland and that the Sunday trip was only about tlie third one he and his family made in it. Mr. Hartings had a party of five young folks with him, every one escaped without ;> scratch. Dug Johnson, Floyd Shoaf and Arthur Grim, driving a Ford car owned by William Martin ran into the ditch three miles south of Decatur near tlie “old elm tree” last night, demolishing the machine but not injuring any of the occupants. 1 SHORT SESSION Was Held by Commissioners—Petition of Daniel Neuenschwander IS PRESENTED TODAY Wants to Sell Liquor on Farm in French Township—Remonstrators. The county commissioners held a short session this morning, adjourning until tomorrow on account of the Afiair meetings. This morning the petition of Dan Neuenschwander of French township, asking for a license to sell liquor on his farm, was presented. A number of neighbors interested, appeared and entered a verbal remonstrance, but this being ineffective. it is said, will take steps to prevent the renewal of his license for another year, should it be granted this time. The petitioner is represented by Attorney Shaffer Peterson and tlie remonstrators, by C. L. Walters. No action was taken by the commissioners today, as only a short session was held.

FAMILY_REUNION Family of Mathias Miller at Home Sunday for First in Several Years. A FINE TIME Is Reported—Number of Friends Join Them in the Afternoon. For the first time in several years, the family of Mathias Miller, south of the city, were all at home for the day, Sunday. There are ten children in the family, several of whom are married and live out of the city. A fine chicken dinner was served at noon, and in the afternoon a number of friends joined the party. Pictures of the gathering were taken by Mrs. Frank Braun. • Tlie children, who were present were: Frank Miller, Fort Wayne; Mrs. William Lichtle, and sons, William and Robert, Tiffin, O.; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ulman and daughter, Mary, Union township; Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Miller ami children, Marcellus, J.uc'de and Dorothy, this city; Peter, Bernard, Patrick, Edna and Edward, at home. Guests wtho came for the afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Miller and their guests. Pearl, Walter Winters and Gladys Baker, of near Wooster, O.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Braun and Mr. and Mrs. George Braun. SON IS BORN Mr. and Mrs. William Sheler have received word of the birth of their first grandchild, a son born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. George Sheeler of Elkhart. The mother was formerly Miss Flora Raver of this city. —————— O - BELLS John M. Brahms of Madison, Wis., and Stella Chronister Married. BANNS ARE PUBLISHED For Henry Borns and Ella Myers, Joe Geels and Agnes Rumschlag. John H. Brahm, a barber of Maili-' sonl Wis., and Miss Estella Chronister, well known Decatur young lady,' daughter of George Chronister, cor- ' ner of Ninth and Jefferson streets, were married last Monday,, Septem her 25. at Rockford, 111., which is a short distance from Madison. Miss Chronister has been two years at M idison, where she is employed at the University fraternity house, making! her home with her step-brother, Harry Harb and family. She became acquainted with Mr. Brahms while there. They wrote relatives here from Rockford, where they were spending a portion of their honeymoon Miss Chronister visited here last, about a year ago. The banns for the wedding of Henry Borns and Miss Ella Myers were published at the St. Marys’ Catholic church Sunday. The wedding will be October 18. The bride is a popular young lady, being a daughter of Mrs. Elizabetli Myers of south of the city. The groom who is a Fort Recovery, (O.) young man has been a resident of the city for several years, during which time lie was employed at the Schafer Harness plant. The wedding of Joseph Geels, son of George Geels of near Preble, and Miss Agnes Rumschlag, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rumschlag of south of the city, representatives of two of the best families, will take place next week at the St. Mary’s Catholic church, having been published for the second time yesterday. — o THEIR ANNUAL DINNER D. M. Hensley, Henry Hite, C. A. Dugan, Nathan Ehrman and T. H. Ernst motored to Jacob Grabers farm in French township Sunday where they were entertained at their annual farm dinner, an ocasion on which they all gathered together each year for many years past

CANVASS TOMORROW. The canvassers in the religious registration will do their work tomorrow afternoon. For the convenience of the canvassers, three receiving stations will be maintained, at one of which they will make their returns as noon as the work is completed. Those working west of the G. R. and I. railroad should take their cards to the U. B. parsonage. Those east of the G. R. & I. and north of Madison street should make their returns at the Methodist church. Those south of Madison street and east of te G .R. & I. should make their returns at the Presbyterian church. Should a team of canvassers lie just a few cards short they may use the back of the card to complete the registration. Should a considerable number of cards be needed 'phone to the Methodist church and a fresh supply will be sent out.

WORTHIES MAN Foreign Woman at County Infirmary Says Hushand Left His Family. SPENT HIS MONEY On Drink—Was on Way to Friends in Wisconsin When Baby Was Born. Through interpreters it has been learned that the foreign woman, to hvhom a boy baby was born last Thursday morning on an Erie train, between here and Ohio Cti.ty, and who was taken to the Adams county infirmary, is Mrs. Dora Brawkevie. has been in this country about six years, and is twenty-six years of age. About eight months ago, her husband, who was a worthless man, spending his money for drink and failing to support his family, deserted her alu> getber. She was in Virginia at that time. She worked and paid the sum of four dollars a week for her two children, a boy aged five and a girl aged three. When she became unable to work any longer, she went to Youngstown, Ohio, to join some countrymen, having no relatives here. She was there jibout a month, but thinking that more satisfaction could be gotten among countrymen near Milwaukee, Wis., started to make the trip with her two little ones. She is getting along nicely here, except that she has rheumatism in one ankle. Her boy baby is also suffering from sore eyes, it being impossible to give it proper attention in time. The family will remain here ' and will be given every care at the 1 county infirmary by Trustee Ed Aught enbaugh and the St. Vincent de Paul 1 society ladies until she is better and ! able to proceed. The railway com--1 pany will see that she gets a pass to her destination.

MANY RESIDENCE CHANGES J. H. Heller has purchased the W. H. Nachtrieb residence on Winchester street. Tlie same will be remodeled and the Hellers expect to move into the same in about two weeks. The Ellinghant house which they vacate will be occupied by the A. N. Anker family, who move from the Dr. McMillen residence on Winchester street which has been purchased by Thomas Malley. The Malleys have been residents of the Jennie Studebaker Fuhrman residence, corner of Jefferson and Fourth streets which has been purchased by Dan Tyndall, and which Mr. and Mrs. Tyndall will occupy. MILK FAMINE AT NEW YORK. (United Press Service) New York, N. Y.. Oct. 2 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —This city felt the first pangs of a milk famine today. One-half the usual supply was served and much of that was milk stored in anticipation qf the "strike.” Meantime the distributors sought to have the dairyman’s league, the producers' combination, investigated as an organization in restraint of selling. The dairymen’s representatives retorted with the claim that they formed merely a co-operative organization and that the distributors are in reality a trust. Albany authorities started probing both questions. ROTARY MEETING TONIGHT The regular business session of tne Decatur Rotary Club will be held tonight at eight o’clock at the law office of J. T. Merryman. Every member is requested to be present.

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BREMENSCAUGHT English and French Naval Forces Catch a “Bremen” Submarine. SAID BELGIAN CAPTAIN Roumanians Gain Footing in Bulgaria by Crossing Danube Today. ] (United Press Service) Galveston, Texas, Oct. 2—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Naval forces of the allies have captured two German submarine merchantmen named “Bremen" according to the captain of a Belgian steamer which arrived here today. He said the first submarine was captured by the British and the second by the French. Berlin, Oct. 2 —(Specia Ito Daily Democrat) —Roumanian troops have invaded Bulgaria for tlie first time since Roumania entered the war. An official statement front the war office this afternoon announced that the Roumanians succeeded in crossing the Danube south of Bucharest gaining a footing on Bulgarian soil. London, Oct. 2 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Tlie Greek cabinet has resigned, said a Central News dispatch from Athens this evening. The new Greek cabinet formed only a fortnight ago was not recognized by the allies and was generally believed to be blocking Greece’s participation in the war. London. Oct. 2—(Special to Daily Democrat) —British troops continued their smashing advance begun yesterday toward Bapaume throughout last night, it was officially announced today. After beating off German counter attacks against newiy won positions the British established their new front and cleared surrounding buildings of the enemy. The British losses In yesterday’s victory when the Germans were driven back on a three thousand yard front were unusually small, it was learned today. The new “tanks" played an important part in the advance and helped make it possible for Haig’s soldiers to win German trenches with slight losses. The French captured a trench and took some German prisoners in the only important infantry engagement on the Somme, it was announced at Paris. London, Oct. 2 —(Special to Dally Democrat) —The Zeppelin shot down north of London last night was one of tlie new group of super-dirigibles, the largest air monsters of the world, Lord French announced today. Ten Zeppelins crossed the east coast in last night’s raid. Beside the one shot down another attempted to raid London but was driven off. There were no casualties and no damage was done. J BOEGLEY AUTO OVERTURNS. Losing control of the steering wheel, which was not in good condition, the Ford driven by Abe Boegley of Berne, in which he and his wife and two children and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Winteregg and son, Earl, were riding, was overturned last evening at five o’clock, a mile northeast oj Berne. The occupants of the car were pinned underneath. Mrs. Winteregg had two ribs broken. The son. Earl, was slightly injured, but was able to go to school this naming. Mr. Winteregg was able to crawl from under the car and with the aid of others who were soon on the scene, the others were gotten out. Mr. Boegley is the father of Mrs. Frank Wagner of this city. ■■■ o— ....... - AUTO BANDITS WELCOMED. (United Press Service) Chicago, 111., Oct. 2 —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —Auto bandits raided a suburban roadhouse. They were met with a storm of bullets from the bartenders and waiters. One bandit was shot dead. A second bandit was dragged into the auto by the other bandits and driven toward Chicago. Later Daniel Hartman was found dying at the door of a hospital. The police say he was one of the bandits. RED MEN TO MEET A call meeting of the Red Men’s lodge will be held tomorrow, Tuesday evening at the hail. Arrangements for the Oscar Fuhrman funeral will oe made. All members please be present.