Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 267, Decatur, Adams County, 9 November 1916 — Page 1

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WILSON HOLDS LEAD IN THE 818 CONTEST RETURNS INDICATE PRESIDENT HAS CARRIED CALIFORNIA AND HAS A CHANCE IN MINNESOTA-REPUB-LICAN PAPERS CONCEDE HIS REELECTION.

(United Press Service) Saint Paul. Minn., Nov. 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Saint Paul Daily News mt telephone and telegraph returns from many missing precincts tabulated 109,810 votes for Wilson and 168.481 for Hughes, a lead of 1,329 for Wilson in Minnesota. These figures are not official, but are from official sources. Philadelphia, Penn., Nov. 9—(Sp?cial to Daily Democrat)—The Evening Lodger, strong Hughes supporter, issued extras this afternoon conceding the re-election of President Wilson. Philadelphia, Pa.. Nov. 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Philadelphia North-American, one of the strongest republican papers in the state, posted a bulletin this afternoon, conceding the re-election of President Wilson. San Francisco, Cal., Nov. 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —United Press tabulation of returns from 5.692 precincts out of 5,867 in California at 11:80 o'clock gave Wilson 456.329 and Hughes 451,274. A lead for Wilson of 5,055. There are 175 precincts to be heard from. San Fran cisco, Cali., Nov. 9 — (Special to Daily Democrat) —In the face of unofficial returns which gave President Wilson a lead of 5,000 over Charles E. Hughes in 5692 precincts, Chester H. Row-ell, republican state chairman at noon today issued a statement declining to concede the state to Wilson and claiming the state for Hughes “by a narrow margin.” New York, Nev. 9 —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —Republican headquarters expected positively and finally to announce the election of Governor Hughes to the presidency possi-i bly within an hour. Chairman Willcox

THE VOTE BY STATES. States , Wilson Hughes Majority Alabama 12 50,000 Arizona . 3 2,500 Arkansas 9 40,000 California 13 5,000 Colorado 6 40,000 Connecticut 7 5,492 Delaware 3 806 Florida 6 30,000 Georgia 14 70,000 Idaho 4 4,500 Illinois 29 185,000 Indiana 15 10,000 lowa 13 70.000 Kansas 19 20,000 Kentucky 13 27,000 Louisiana 19 50,000 Maine 9 5,118 Maryland 8 19,300 Massachusetts IS 21,034 Michigan 15 27,400 Minnesota Mississippi 19 55,000 Missouri 18 30.000 Montana 4 5,00 Nebraska 8 Nevada 3 000 New Hampshire 4 8' New Jersey 14 ’’ 9 '?9 New Mexico ’ 2,500 New York 4.» 109,4.> 6 North Carolina 12 «.»,000 ohl? I>akot “ :::: 21 70.000 Oklahoma'::::::::::::::.: 10 . 25,000 Oregon 5 1,20( * Pennsylvania 38 1 t».O 00 Rhode Island •> 4,1 South Carolina 9 4 “’”9 South Dakota •> ivnnessee 12 65 ’ 000 : tah ■ 4 1,200 Virginia 12 ™’SOO W aS VirJinia i ' 8 1’,500 nia 3 13 28,000 Totals 271 243 Doubtful: North Dakota, 5; Minnesota, 12.

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formally stated just before two o’clock. Saint Paul, Nov. 9—(Special to the Daily Democrat! —Returns from 49 precincts in Beltrami county leaving 37 still missing gives Wilson 1232, Hughes 911. This is one of the north counties that the Wilscn men have been depending upon. Clay county, complete Hughes 1549 Wilson 1721. The last five precincts added ten net to Wilson. Thirteen of the fourteen missing precincts of Polk county added 86 to Wileson’s lead. Wheeling, W. Va., Nov. 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —West Virginia appeared at two o'clock this afternoon to have given its electoral vote of eight to Charles Evans Hughes. It has swung backward and forward. Concord, N. Hamp., Nov. 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —At 1:30 p. m. today Wilsons lead over Hughes in New Hampshire was anonupced at 81 with all sections reported. Recounts constantly come in the secretarys office and in many instances they show considerable changes from the first reports. Asbury Park, N. J. Nov. 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Senator Hollis of New Hampshire wired President Wilson this afternoon that Wilson’s “bedrock plurality” in that state will be 100. Rushville, Ind., Nov. 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —James E. Watson today received a message from United States senator Thomas Taggart congratulating him on his election. Saint Paul. Minn.. Nov. 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —With 28 pre<<'on:inued on Cage Z.i

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, November 9, 1916.

DEATH Met by Carleton Mathias Miller of Near Berne— Shot Gun Goes Off. SHOT ENTERS HEAD Was Preparing to go Hunting—Young Man Twen-ty-eight Years Old. - ■ M Carleton Mathias Miller, unmarried aged twenty-eight years, son of Mathias Miller, wealthy and prominent farmer living a mile north and three miles east of Berne, was instantly killed yesterday afternoon about one o’clock, by the accidental discharge of a shotgun in his own hands. The accident took place at the home of a brother, Harrison Miller, who lives just across the road from the parental home. Carleton was preparing to go hunting and was in the kitchen of liis brother's home, getting the shot gun ready. The wads got stuck in the barrel and the young man was attempting to pound them down with the ramrod, when the discharge took place. The shot struck the boy just under the chin, tearing away the lower part of the face. He gasped only once or twice, death coming practically instantly. Coroner D. D. Clark, of this city, who was called to the scene found that the death was due to accidental shooting. (Continued on Paga 2.)

STATE CROP NEWS Frost Hurt Corn in North Half of State Very Materially. WHEAT CROP SMALLEST Oats Short. Late Potatoes a Total Failure, Hay Only Full Crop. The corn crop as a whole did not turn out as well as was anticipated, although what is good will be cribbed and the poor quality used for en silage. In the north part of the state frost damaged the crop very materially, while in the south part the greatest damage was from heat and storms. Complaint from all sections has been received of poorly filled and small, chaffy ears. Husking is progressing very rapidly and will be practically completed within the next two weeks if the weather continues favorable.

The wheat crop is the smallest for many years and will not grade above No. 3 for the whole crop, notwithstanding that there were some sections that produced an excellent grade. The oats crop is considerably short of last year, and while it is of splendid color, the extreme heat at the filling period caused it to be very light weight per measured bushel. Tobacco is not grown very extensively in this state, but the counties that do produce it report a splendid crop this year, both weight and color being exceptionally good and the crop put away in the best of condition. The early potato crop was a fairly good one, but the late potatoes were almost a failure. Blight, bugs and frost being the agencies contributing to the disaster. Hay was about the only full crop produced this year, it being one of the largest and best ever raised in the state. The total production of apples, compared with a favorable year, is very low. Very few of the farm orchards had any at all but the commercial orchards in nearly all cases report a good crop, and some of them the largest crop ever raised. The quality is unusually good except in a few sections. The late varieties are raised much more extensively than the early and nearly all of them are marketed, either at the orchard or through cold storage houses. The number of three remains about the same as the census reported, although many large orchards have bedn set out since that time.

RETURNS TO BANK Theodore Gralliker Takes Former Position Here. Patrons of the First National Bank greeted again this morning, in the teller's cage, the face of Theodore Gralliker. who for several years had held this position until four months ago when he resigned to take a position with an adding machine company, as manager of a district with headquarters at Springfield, 111. He has decided to return to his former position here and began work today. William Faurote. who held this position during Gralliker's absence, will stay with the farm. AT CALVARY “The Cry of a Lost Soul in Hell," will be the subject of the Rev. Roy D Gaunt Sunday morning at elev n o’clock Sun time at Calvary church five miles east of Decatur. This will be his last sermon before going to college. BIG BAbFbURNS Fire Destroyed Barn and Contents on I. F. Yaney Farm Last Night. STARTED IN HAY MOW Loss of About $3,000, With $1,500 Insurance—The Horses W ere Saved. Fire originating in the south wing of the big 35x76 foot barn on the 1. F. Yaney farm in Kirkland township, one half mile southwest of Henpeck. Ind., completely destroyed the structure at about seven o'clock last evening, together with its contents consistsing of about 40 tons of hay. 500 imshels of oats and bartey. 4 buggies, one carriage a Ford Automobile, mowers and plows. The two horses in the barn at the time of the first we-e saved. The flames were first noticed coming out of the south end of the barn. Within a few minutes neighbors arrived on the scene and worked hard to save the barn, but to no advantage, except that they were able to get out the horses. The total damage will reach close to the $3,000 mark, covered with about $1,500 insurance. The origin of the fire is not exactly known.

RE-ELECT BOARD Annual Election of Reform- , ed Orphans' Home Executive Board IN FORT WAYNE M. Kirsch Re-elected Chairman—Been on Board More Than Ten Years. The annual election of the Reformed Orphans’ Home executive board was held yesterday in Fort Wayne, the organization of the hoard also taking place. All the officers were re-elected. M. Kirsch, of this city, who has served ten years or more, was reelected chairman; Rev. Albin Beer, of New Bavaria, Ohio, secretary; and Rev. H. H. Kattmann, Berne, treasurer. Mr. Kirsch was also entrusted with the funds for the new building which will be erected to the orphanage suite of uilding in the near future. “THE RULING PASSION.” Perfect motion picture photography in the burning climate of the tropics has long presented an insurmountable problem to photoplay manufacturers, who, however anxious they might be to present as backgrounds the exotic foliage and wonderful scenery to be found in the region of the equator, were compelled to photograph, if they desired ideal results, more familiar scenes because of the climatic conditions found in hot countries. This film plays the Crystal theater tonight. Five and ten cents. It’s a marvel of photography.

THE FIRST GAME Decatur High School Will Open Basket Ball Season Friday Evening. WITH LIBERTY CENTER Have Leased Old Weber Hall for Athletic Hall— Two Games. The Decatur High School Athletic association will officially open the Basket ball season Friday evening when a “double header” game will he played between the first and sceon 1 teams of the Liberty Center High School. The Decatur High School boys have leased the old Weber hall, almve the Tanvas harness shop on North Second street, and have put tn sufficient seating capacity to accomodate at least four hundred fans. Tin. hall is also well lighted and ventilated and makes an ideal place for an atheletic hall. The game Friday night promises to be a hot one. The first and second teams of the Decatur High Schoo? will play two Liberty Center teams. Everybody invited. Admission is Itteen and twenty-five cents. — CAST THEIR VOTES Several former Decatur women living in states where woman suffrage is in order, cast their votes Tuesday. Among these are June Merryman Quinn. Mina Case Annen and Mrs. Hiram Gregg, of Chicago. GUEST OF HONOR Mrs. Wolfe, Dayton, Ohio Guest at Anniversary Celebration. THE FIRST YEAR

Closed Auspiciously—Catholic Ladies of Columbia Entertain Friends. The entertainment accorded their friends last evening at the Knights of Columbus hall by the Catholic Ladies of Columbia was one fittingly celebrating the first anniversary of the organization of the Decatur society. The colors of yellow and white, which have been adopted by the society, prevailed in the decorations of the rooms where the entertainment took place, and in the supper and its appointments. Receiving the guests at the door were the president and vice president, Mrs. L. A. Holthouse and Mrs. John Smith. Passing through to the assembly room the guests were given places at little tables arranged in the form of a large cross, around a center table massed with yellow and white chrysanthemums. Covers were laid for seventy-five, and place cards were prettily illustrated, while yellow chrysanthemums at each plate, were given as favors. While the guests were finding their places, Miss Bertha Kohne played a march. The supper in two courses was carried out in yellow and white, and included chicken, escalloped oysters, potato salad, pickles, olives, brown and white bread and butter sandwiches, cottage cheese, strawberry preserves, coffee, cake and ice cream. With Miss Agnes Costello presiding as toastmistress, a very good program was carried out. A feature of this was the address on the order and its excellent work, given by the guest of honor, Mrs. Wolfe, of Dayton, Ohio, who is supreme president. The program follows: Piano Duet —Misses Estella and Virgine Smith. Address—Mrs. Wolfe, supreme president. , Vocal Solo —Elmo Smith. Vocal Solo —Agnes Meibers. Violin Solo —Tony Holthouse. Address —Father Seimetz. Address—Father Kroeger. Address—Mrs. Anna Smith. Vocal Solo —Mrs. L. A. Holthouse. The local society has a membership of thirty-five which is quite a strong one, considering that it is but a year old. It is progressing nicely.

INVESTIGATORS BUSY (United s Service) Washington, Nov. 9 (Special to Dally Democrat) A large force of department of justice Investigators iris been sent to Minnesota It became known today. The chief investigator in tlie Chicago district left yesterday with several others from that city. o — ■ CHURCH OF GOD. The meeting, is still continuing at the Church of God on Cleveland street. There is a good interest manifested, and quite a number have already been converted. The meetings will continue indefinitely. Services are benig conducted by Elder R. W. Botts, evangelist, from Florida. All are welcome. 6MNTJELECTION French Township Will Hold Local Option Election Monday, December 4. HAS ONE SALOON Which Has Operated One Month—County Commissioners in Session. The county commissioners this morning granted the petition «.f French township residents for a local option election and Monday. December fourth is the date set therefor. There is one saloon in the township, being that opened by Daniel Neu< tischwander, on his farm his license being granted at tlie October session by the commissioners. Should the local option election prove favorable for the drys. the saloon can operate for ninety days thereafter. The cause of the petition of Catherine Eitiug for vacation of highway, was continued. The reports of Clerk Will Hamm 'I docket fees collected, and of George Kinzle, county treasurer, were approved. Taxes in the sum of $66.98 were tefunded to Belle Hocker on her petition.

The viewers’ and engineers’ report in the Henry Berning drain were a;> proved and the drain ordered constructed. Phil L. Macklin was appointed superintendent of construction. The report of assessments was approved and ordered by superintendent paid. The viewers and engineers’ time to report in the John B. Holthouse macadam road matter, was extended. THEFT OF WHEEL Puts Earl Neuenschwander in Bad— Pleads Guilty. —, I Earl Neuenschwander. son of Mrs. Lewis Vogt, pleaded guilty in the court of Justice E. B. Lenhart this morning to the charge of stealing a bicycle Tuesday from Levi Stucky at Berne. The boy was bound over to court under S2OO bond in failure to give which, he is in jail. He was arrested last evening by Deputy Sheriff Jacobs and the Berne marshal. They failed to get Neuenschwander at his | home near Monroe, and finally traced , him to Preble and from there to Peterson, where he was arrested while riding the wheel. . WANT - TO BUY A VICTROLA. g The North Ward teachers are helping their pupils to earn money to purchase a victrola. They will give a matinee at 4 o’clock Friday at the Crystal; also a show in the evening. Those who have bought tickets of the children and who may buy at the door will get their money’s worth, as Francis Bushman and Beverly Bayne will play in “A Brother’s Love.” A comedy, “A Race for Life.” Some specialties will also be given. SIMMONS ELECTED SENATOR Abram Simmons of Bluffton was elected joint state senator for Adams Blackford and Wells county by 1940 over his republican opponent, Guy Mahorney of Hartford City. Mr. Simmons carried all three counties in his district, Adams by 976, Blackford by 94 and Wells by 870. BEN HUR NOTICE The Ben Hur degree team is requested to meet Friday evening for. drill practice.

LIFE IS_ENOED ♦ Young Foreign Woman Who Gave Birth to Baby on Erie Train SIX WEEKS AGO Died at Hospital—Three Children Still in Adams County Infirmary. Mrs. Dora Blankowac, the young foreign lady who gave birih about, six weeks ago to a baby on an Erie train between here and Ohio City, and who was taken to the Adams county infirmary on arrival here, and two weeks ago to the St. Joseph hos. pital in Fort Wayne, died yesterday at the hospital. The body was sent, tills morning to Milwaukee, Win., where some of her countrymen live, and to which place she was enroute when she was forced to stop here on account of the baby’s birth. She suffered much from rheumatism after the baby’s birth, probably due to exposure on the train, atid prior to being taken to the hospital she also suffered several hemorrhages of th elungs. The baby is said to be getting along well, as are her children. . a boy aged six and a girl aged three. These three children are still at the ' county infirmary, being taken care ■ of by Mrs. Martin laiughlin, wife of . tlie superintendent. They are said to lie exceptionally bright children. . the boy and even the little girl able J to write, having attended kindergar- , I ten school in the cities. An effort . j will be made to find good private . homes for the children. , The death of the unfortunate woman ends a very sad life. In New York City the woman was deserted • by her husband eight months cfore, , who had proven worthless and drunken, and failed to provide for his family. She worked away and cared 1 for herself and children as long as ' she was able, when she finally decid- ■ ed to join some of her countrymen is Milwaukee, but became ill before she could get here. FORT WAYNE FRIARS CLASH WITH FAMOUS CHICAGO TEAM SUNDAY. Fort Wayne. Nov. 9 —The victorious ■ Friar football team which won the •‘state championship last Sunday !y defeating Pine Village, will find Tar- • tar in the Evanston North Ends, whom they play next Sunday on tlie local gridiron. The Windy City pigskinners handed the Friars an awfjl walloping last year, but this season the handwriting on the wall seems io indicate that the tables will be turned, for the Friars have acci:\mlate I a team composed of some of the greiti est football players developed within the last few years and they are going after the North Ends with Idood in ' their eye. Dorias, the former Alli American quarterback and the wigrly young gentleman who won last Sunday’s joust by his sensational running, will pilot the Friars again and . his spectacular style of play is bound to make the game a hummer. John the wonderful quarterhack of the Evanston eleven remains with his j first love and the entire Friar team has been warned to pay particular attention to tills blond-haired Mercury. Johnson is probably the greatest pun- ! ter in the west today. His spirals average from sixty to seventy yar is during a game, and in practice lie edifies the spectators by booting ’.he ball anywhere from eighty to eightyfive yards. Germais. a 235 |>oun<l tackle is another player who will cause the Friars a lot of trouble. MR. ADAIR CONGRATULATES. Winchester. Ind.. Nov. B—At8 —At 3 p. m. today. Governor Elect James P. Goodrich of this city received a telegram of congratulation from J. A. M. Adair of Portland, his democratic opponent. Mr. Goodrich's answer was: “Thanks for your congratulations and thank you again for the clean, manly way in which you conducted vour campaign.” SOCIAL POSTPONED Tlie Epworth League social annoir.iced for tonight has been postponed until a later date. MEET TONIGHT The Decatur Business mens Association will meet tonight at eight (o'clock at tlie library.

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