Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 258, Decatur, Adams County, 30 October 1916 — Page 1

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LINER MARINA NOT WARNED British Liner Marina Was Not Warned When Sunk Saturday Afternoon. AMERICANS ABOARD Thirty-four of Over One Hund red Saved—Believed Americans Lost. (United Press Service) Iznidon, Oct. 30 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The steamer Marina, sunk by a German submarine Saturday was sent to the bottom without warning Consul Frost at Queenstown cabled the state department today. Frost said the crew was reported to include Americans. Only thirtytour out of one hundred and four have so far been accounted for. Frost said. In fixing blame for the destruction of the vessel it will be necessary to determine the character of its charter. Some ships have been under charter by the allied governments. In such cases they are subject to attack without warning. These questions must be settled before it can be determined whether the sinking of the Marina may again raise the submarine issue between this country and Germany. London. Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Donaldson liner Marina. flying the British flag, and with several American citizens among her crew, was sunk by a submarine Saturday afternoon with a possible heavy loss of life. The first advices here said that seventv of her crew were missing, only thirty-four having been landed. Later a Lloyd's dispatch stated that a patrol boat had rescued the crew, making it uncertain whether there were any casualties. The steamer was sent to the bot- . tom by shell fire. Dispatches from i Queenstown quoting American Con-' su! Frost as reporting that the ship! was torpedoed without warning. The American embassy, however, has received no confirmation of this statement.

Washington, D. C., Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Two Americans were members of the crew of the British steamer. Marina, sunk Saturday, General Frost, at Queenstown cabled the state department today. There were also five Philipinos in the crew. The Marina tried to escape and was sunk by gun fire. Frost i said. , (By Carl W.Ackermann) Berlin. Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Arriving in Berlin for his first visit of the war. Field Marshal Von Hindenburg became the object of a demonstration throughout the city. It was several hours after he reached Berlin before the news spread. Shop keepers quickly hung out flags and crowds gathered anxious for a glimpse of the German war hero. He conferred with the kaiser and other high officials. London. Oct. 30—(Special to Daily > Democrat)—The Germans have been I thrown back more than three miles by the Roumanians in a battle still ) raging north of Campolong, according to Petrograd dispatches today. The Teutons have been reinforced and are in a desperate counter attack. French troops captured the German trenches northwest of Sailly in a renewal of the attack north of the Somme last night and reached the outskirts of a strongly fortified church held by the Teutons, it was officially announced today. London, Oct. 30— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Berlin and Brandenberg troops, famed for their fighting power as Verdun, launched jme of the most violent counter attacks of the whole Somme battle against the French line last night. The French war office admitted this afternoon that the Germans penetrated a farm west of Perrone but claim the repulse of other . heavy attacks. The German war office reported the capture of the farm and other French positions together with four hundred prisoners. British gains in the fighting north of the river were adfnitted at Berlin. All along the Transylvania front the Austro-Germans and Roumanian’s were engaged in a series of

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battles. The German war office announced the capture of sever il heights. Berlin via wireless to Saville, Oct. fit (Special to Daily Democrat) "The Roumanians still retreat and their day of reckoning is coming," declared Field Marshal Von Hindenberg Germany's war hero, who is paying Berlin his first visit since the beginning of the war. “I welcome their entrance into the war,” declared Hindenberg, "for by it we got out of the trenches. "The French have showed great tenacity but they are extirminatlnp Jives by their present methods of fighting. All their tenacity will bo of no use to them finally there will bo none of them left. The French nation owes this fate above all to the English. If the English asks for another offensive of the same style this-coming spring then they will rob France of the rest of her army and of her national strength.” THE RESIDENT Mrs. J. C. White Who Will Preside at Methodist Missionary Convention OPENING WEDNESDAY I Is Wife of Former Decatur Pastor — Many Good Things on Program. Mrs. J. C. White, president of the North Indiana Conference Woman’s Home Missionary society, which con . venes here Wednesday afternoon, and who will preside at its sessions is the wife of Rev. J. C. White, who was pastor of the Decatur Methodist church from 1903 to 1906. Her many friends here will be pleased to meeher again. One of the prominent speakers, Miss Addie Benedict, a deaeonness and field secretary, is front the Kansas City training school. Her talks will be highly interesting. Miss Olivia Dunlap, of Jackson, 111. national field secretary, who is also on the program, is well known here, having addressed the Epworth leaguers here in June. The convention will open Wednesday afternoon ad close Friday noon.

LECTURER CONVICTED (United Press Service) New York. Oct. 30 —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —New York’s law against preachment of birth control will be fought to the supreme court if necessary, it was announced this afternoon following the conviction of Miss Jessie Ashley, head of the Wo-, men’s law department of the New York University on a charge of distributing birth control pamphlets. A divided court sentenced her to a fifty dollar fine or ten days in prison. She paid the fine under protest and entered an appeal. JURY AT ODDS (United Press Service) Galveston. Texas. Oct. 30 (Special to Daily Democrat)—The July trying John Coneland for the murder of William Black, anti-catholic lecturer in Marshall Texas, over a year ago reported shortly before ten o’clock today that it was hopelessly divided and cannot arrive at a verdict. The court refused to grant the jury’s Request to be discharged and ordered further deliberation. The jury has been out since eight o’clock Saturday night. ” SISTER-IN-LAW DEAD The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette says of the death of a sister in law of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Sholty of this city: “Ida J. Sholty, aged forty-seven years, wife of F. O. Sholty, died yesterday afternoon at the home of a sister, Mrs. D. Edmunds, 117 Third street, following an illness of two months due to complications. Surviving besides the husband and the cister is the mother. Mrs. William Kelsey. She was a member of the Eastern Star at Roanoke. bandiTpLeads GUILTY (United Press Service) Detroit, Mich., Oct. 30--(Special to Daily Democrat)—James Walton, the leader of the bandits who robbed the pay car of the Burroughs Adding Machine company of $32,500 here last August, pleaded guilty today. He was held for sentence under ten thousand dollars bond.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, October 30, 1916.

ISOLATE__CASES That Even Resemble Typhoid, and Treat Them as Such Until a DIAGNOSIS IS MADE Says State Board of Health in Its Fight Against Typhoid. The slate board of health sent a 'circular letter to physicians throughout Indiana discussing ways of dealing with typhoid fever epidemics. Methods of disinfecting are set out. .continuance of the battle against flies is advocated strongly, and methods of nursing patients are outlined. The letter says that when a case appears that resembles typhoid fever. “It should be isolated and treated as ' such,” until a diagnosis can be made. Notification of the health officer of such suspicious cases is necessary immediately, the letter points out. The best disinfectant is chloride of lime, the letter said.' “Have the house carefully screened ‘ against flies and a continual warfare waged against the pest in order that the disease may not be carried from the patient by the typhoid fly,” the circular recommended. HALLOWE'EN DANCE TONIGHT The Franklin orchestra will furnish the music this evening for the Hollowe'en dance to be given at the Ma- ' sonic assembly room. Everybody is invited and a good time is assured. IN NEW YORK CITY Miss Grace Miller and Lew F. Gardy Married There a Week Ago. WILL LIVE THERE Mr. Gardy Dramatic Editor of New York Call— Bride Decatur Lady.

Decatur friends will learn with pleasure of the wedding of Miss Grace Miller, daughter of Mrs. L. C. Miller of this city, to Mr. Lewis F. Gardy, of New York City, a well known literary man. The wedding took place a week ago today, Monday October 23. They will live in New York City at which place the interests of both have been centered for some time. Mr. Gardy who is a writer well known in newspaper and magazine fields, is dramatic editor of the New York Call and is a man of great literary ability anfl attainment. He is connected with several distinguished clubs in New York City, and is of high standing in his profession. Miss Miller has been very successful in her career, as a musician, : nd especially in her stage career in musical comedy, taking leading parts in several very excellent productions. While she has been from coast to coast in her work, her headquarters have been in New York City for the past seven or eight years, where she fitted herself for her work, under some of the best instructors. Two or three years ago she returned to this city, being called here by the illness of her mother, for whom she has been caring, until several weeks ago, when she returned to New York City. She is a lady of fine character tod ideals, and her achievements in the musical line, have been highly commesurate therewith. Miss Miller is a graduate of the Decatur schools in which she later was a teacher of music. During her stay here, she was associated with the Euterpean club, being an especially valued member. HALLOWE’EN SOCIAL The public is cordially invited to attend the Hallowe’en social this evening in the old laundry building, given by the October section of the Evangelical Ladies’ Aid. There will be fortune telling, music contests and games, and refreshments of sandwiches, coffee, pumpkin pie will be served. Ten cents will be the admission fee.

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GOOD DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS Splendid political meetings were held bf the democrats over the county Friday evening they being reported as the best of the campaign. \t the Repperl school In Washington township the speakers were John C. Moran and Lawrence Spuller. It was the first political speech for Mr. Spttllet- and a hummer. He spoke for over an hour and he pleased and convinced those who heard him. He is n comer and will be given further opportunity to be heard. At the Broadbeck school in Union township John W. Tyndall spoke to a crowd that filled the room, while at the Fruchie school in Preble Judge Smith and J. W. Walker addressed an immense crowd, and at the Buckmaster school In Jefferson, Dore B. Erwin and J. T. Kelley made splendid addresses. The week was a very satisfactory one for the democrats. Now for the finish. PLAN PROGRAM For Celebration of Centennial by Schools of Blue Creek Township. ON DECEMBER 11TH Scholars of Each School Take Part in Event of the Big Day. Blue Creek township will celebrate the centenial on December 11th. the schools of that community having taken charge and they are now planning for the big event. The trustees, teachers and scholars are back of the celebration and it will be a great big success. The program will be rendered during the afternoon at the Salem church and the public is cordially invited. At a recent meeting the organization was completed by the selection of L.' B. Campbell as chairman. Lester Davis, Secy, and Trustee Charles Jones. Jesse Kelley and Miss Bessie Davis, committee on program. Dr. D. D. Jones of Berne will give a review of the state, all the scholars of the township will take part in t.ne program, each school furnishing three unmbers. There will be recitations, songs, etc. Mr. Kelley’s school will demonstrate the admission of Indiana as the nineteenth state in the union. It will be an event worth seeing.

IN A RUNAWAY Two School Girls Spilled Out of Rig at Mercer Avenue Crossing. AT EIGHT O’CLOCK Neither Sustained Serious Injury—Rig and Harness Demolished. Two girls one a daughter of Frank Martin of near Saint Paul's church south of the city five miles, the other a daughter of Harve Smith, both are scholars at the local high school, were bruised and scratched this morning when their horse scared at the Mercer Avenue crossing of the Erie railroad company at eight o’clock. The animal scared at a wagon box which John Thomas had dumped off in the street and plunging suddenly to the right, tipped the rig over ami smashed the glass in the storm front, knocked off a few cement blocks from a retaining wall on the east side of the street and broke away from the buggy. The girls were assisted from the rig by the crossing watchman, who held the frightened horse. The rig was badly broken up, the harness is unfit for use. Neither of the girls received serious injury and went on to school. n NO FORMAL WORD (United Press Service) Washingtonfl Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Formal repudiation by Mexican ambassador Arredondo of alleged criticisms of this government by other Mexican officials was not received by the state department today as anticipated following informal repudiation last night by the ambassador. At the embassy it was ' said Arrendondo was ill.

STILL IN LEAD Wilson Carries Twentynine States in Rexall Straw Vote. HUGHES HAS NINETEEN Wilson’s Lead Forty Thousand, Conceding Hughes Three Big States. Wilson carries twenty-nine stalos and Hughes nineteen in the Rex.ill straw vote ending at noon October twenty-eighth. Os the popular vote Wilson polled 150,327 and Hughes 110,475 or practically a forty thousand lead for the chief executive. In the electoral collegea great change is seen. Hughes gets two hundred-forty-eight electoral votes while Wilson gets two hundred-eighty-three, or more than enough to elect him. Os the states New York, Hlinais and Indiana are all given to Hughes. They are all doubtful. Wilson carrying one of these states will forge so far ahead that he is practically elected. New York’s popular vote gives Hughes 16,523 and Wilson 15,432, Illinois gives Hughes 11,201) and Wilson 9,138 while Indiana gives the Judge 7,544 and Wilson 6,833. Os the three bulletins received so far each has fluctuated in both trend of states and electoral votes, in that states overwhelmingly republican in the first bulletin have gone as strongly democratic in later returns and vice versa. NIGHT Will be Banner Event of the Campaign With Big Rally Here. GOVERNOR IS COMING Big Parade Will Proceed Meeting — Committees Are Now at Work.

Plans for the big rally to bo held here Thursday night of this week when Governor Samuel M. Ralston and Treasurer of State, George T. Bittier will speak at the court house, are going forward. The various committees are re]>orting good success and the event promises to be an old fashioned one with plenty of red 'ire and noise. It is being planned to secure torches if possible, there will be banners and bands and drum corps and the reports are that delegation from every township will be here to help made the success. Tell your neighbors about it and bring them in with you. Come on foot, horseba-k. in buggies, autos, or trains any way to get here and there will be a place for you in the big parade. The event will be the big closer of the tampaign here and you don't want to miss it. BIG DELEGATION ATTENDS. A delegation of forty-five from Decatur, who went by automobile, attended the seventy-fifth anniversary celebration of the Baptist church at Bluffton, which closed its week’s program with a young people’s rally last evening. Rev. S. T. Roberts, state B. Y. P. U. and Sunday school worker, gave the evening's address and Mr. Barr, of Bluffton, gave a history of the young people’s society. Although delegations were present from Montpelier, Liberty Center. Warren, Huntington and other towns, Decautr had the largest representation. kills his sweetheart. (United Press Service) Chicago. 111.. Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)—James Pentis was carried into the city hospital here dying and on the stretcher with him lay the body of his sweetheart, Tillia Poppel. dead by his hand when he fihot her after walking to work with her today, and then turned the revolver upon himself. Miss Poppell is said to have rejected Pentis as a suitor. CHILDREN’S GUADIANS. The board of children’s guardians will meet Tuesday afternoon at two I o’clock at the* library.

STRAW VOTE LOOKS GOOD. New York, Oct. 30—The New York Herald’s straw vote to date shows Wilson leading Hughes In states which have 331 electoral votes. Only 266 electoral votes are necessary for election. The states which the Her aid gives to President Wilson are Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland. Michigan, Mlnhecota, Montana. New York, Ohio, Washington. West Virginia. Wisconsin and all the south. Even without New York, which the president will carry by upward of 100,000, the Herald shows he would have 286 electoral votes. "The drift during the week was unquestionably in the president's direction." the Herald says. Columbus. Ohio, Oct. 3ft—The Evening Dispatch poll to date: Wilson. 34.445; Hughes, 22,244. Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 30—The Courier's poll to date: Wilson. 10,570; Hughes, 7,556. THE COURT NEWS September Term of Court Enters Upon Its Closing Week—Probate News. REPORT IS APPROVED Guardian Will Settle Estate of Sarah Hirschy—State Case Trial. The September term of court enters upon its ninth and closing week today. Eli Hirschey, guardian of Sarah Hirschey, was ordered to settle her estate without taking out letters of administration. His current report as guardian was approved and lie was authorized to expend not mere than thirty-five dollars in buying a monument.

Tn the ease of the State vs. Robert J. Mann, a motion to quash the allidavit. was overruled. The case is set for trial for October 31. Ernest W. Cook vs. Wayne Credit Company. Peterson & Moran enter appearance for the plaintiff. David S. Peachy vs. Adams Express Company. Judgment by agreement of parties for $350 and costs. Real estate transfers: John M. Frisinger to Samuel H. Teeple, lot 205, Geneva. SI,OOO. Catherine Bolds, executrix of the Otto Bolds estate, filed petition for all of real estate to pay debts and notice was ordered given, returnable December 2. C. M. Weldy was discharged as ex - cutor of the Daniel Weldy estate, nis final report being approved. Cordelia I. Townsend, executrix cf the estate of Lucy Gregory, filed petition for sale of real estate to pay debts. BANDITS MOVE SOUTH (United Press Service) El Paso, Tex., Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The town of Santa Rosalia about eighty miles south of Chihuahua City is in the hands of Villista bandits today, while the main force of Villistas on three trains is moving south toward Jiminez, according to reports made today to United States department agents. As the Villistas approached Santa Rosalia part of the garrison fled to the hills. The remainder fired a few shots at the bandits and followed. Leaving a small force the main body of the bandits boarded three captured trains and pulled out for the south. Military men here are expecting an attack upon Jiminez within a short time. BABY IS DEAD Wilma Lucile Byerly, eighteen day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Byerly of Wells county, died at pvo o'clock last night of bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services were held this afternoon at two-thirty o’colck from the Pleasant Dale church with burial in the church cemetery. .. RECEIVES HAMPER William Hitchcock of Fouth street is in receipt of a hamper of fine oranges and beans froJn his son, Wesley Hitchcock, from Diaz. Alabama. Mr. Hitchcock was a former .'.dams county boy.

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ESTATE: IS GIVEN • Frank Lord Wills Estate to His Children and Grandchildren. - j WILL IS PROBATED This Afternoon—.l. T. Merryman is Made Executor of Estate. Tn his will probated this afternoon, Frank Lord gives his estate to bis children and grandchildren. The will was executed November 24, 1915, and witnesses were Roy Archhold and Amelia Tonnelier. He asks that J. T. Merryman servo as executor and he qualified, giving S6OO bond. The estate includes real estate valued at about SIO,OOO and personal estate of about S3OO. To his grandson, Fred Railing/and Clarence Clark, he gives in fee simple, 240 acres of land in Manitoba, Canada. The boys are to pay to the estate without interest the sum of $4,000, whicli Mr. Lord has already paid on this farm, and they are to pay the balance which he owed on the place. They are to have all personal property on the farm, of which they already are in possession. They are to have ail income and profits from the farm from this date. To bis children, Lewilder Potts, Maggie Zeigler, Bert Lord, Capitola Clark, Frank Lord, and the children of his deceased daughter, Florence McConnell, he gives the eighty-acre farm in St. Mary’s township, in equal shares. They are to receive equally whatever remains of the estate after the payment of debts or expenses. The children of the deceased Florence McConnell, who are Florence McConnell-Kunkel, Joe. Fred and Richard, are to receive their mother's share. RAILROAD IS SOLD (United Press Service) Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 30 —(Special Ito Daily Democrat) —The Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad was sold at auction today for tweWe million dollars to a representative of the Kuhn Ix>eb and Company. This was the tentli time the road has been offered for sale. The reorganization plans call for stockholders to be assessed $27 a share to provide capital witli which to meet its obligations. INDIANA RAILROADS SOLD. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind.. Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Orders were issued today by the Indiana public service commission, authorizing the sale of the Indiana Stone Railroad company. tiie Chicago and Wabash Valley Railway company and the Indianapolis & Louisville Railway company to the Monon road. The Monon has been operating these roads for several months. SANTA CLAUS BUSY. (United Press Service) Connersville. Ind., Oct. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Santa Claus is already putting his men to work to prepare toys for Christmas. The Dan Patch Novelty company here has received so many orders for toys during the last few days that the factory is literally Hooded. Orders of less than a car load will not be considered. IT WON’T WORK Fred King, driving an Overland, tried to cross the Monroe street crossing of tiie Grand Rapids and Indiana, railroad at the same time a switch engine did with tiie result that ho got his lights broken and fenders bent, fie managed to stop in limo to save the car. O PLEASANT MILLS SOCIAL Owing to a misunderstanding it was previously announced that the Epworth League social to be held In Pleasant Mills next Tuesday evening would be held in the Modern Woodmen hall instead Every one, is invit--1 ed to attend. o ■ [ TODAY’S HOOSIER ODDITY. : (United Press Service) , Huntington, Ind., Oct. 3b —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Postal employes in this city have made a pet out of a wild canary. It has a box in the office and flies about the building. X— The city schools opened this morning after a half a week’s vacation, in which the teachers attended tiie state school association’s convention in Indianapolis.