Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 276, Decatur, Adams County, 20 November 1916 — Page 1

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PATIENCE GONE American Members of the Mexican Peace Commission Are Tired OF MEXICAN TACTICS A Show-down Will be Demanded and Made Within Next Four Days. (United Press Service) (By Robert J. Bender.) Washington, Nov. 20—(Special to I , Daily Democrat) —The administration will stand for but little further delay from the 'Mexican side of the Atlantic City conference, its patience is at tile breaking point and the next four days may brjng important (level ; opments. The Mexicans will be told that the United States cannot sit in the ses Bions if obstructionist tactics are continued. By such means the Americans hope to force an agreement, if the rights demanded by America are not obtain ed satisfactorily and a border patrol plan effected, new steps will be taken. It is freely predicted by those close to the Mexican problem that a shift in policy will be forthcoming which will deal rather more strictly with Mexicofi than in the past. London. Nov. 20—(Special to Daily ■ Democrat)- —With rain and sleet interfering with full resumption of operations along the Somme it was the Balkans that furnished most of the battle news today. Additional ad vices served to increase the brilliancy of the allied victory in the taking of Monastic. It is now doubted here that the German-Bulgaran forces can • make their escape. Desperate fight ing is proceeding as the allies drive to close in still further cn the re treating Teutons. On the Somme the ejectment of Hit British troops frem the western par! of the vllliage of Grandcourt was announced in todays official statement from Berlin. HOLD A CONFERENCE (United Press Service) Washington, Nov. 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—President Wilson will confer with the four railroad brotherhood leaders late this afternoon. It was announced at the executive offices that the brotherhood chiefs desired merely to pay tbeir respects to the president. They will see him fifteen minutes just previous ti the time he will confer with Judge Adamson on his proposed program ai this session of congress for preventing and settlement of industrial disputes. For this reason it was deemed likely (hat the brotherhood heads wil' let the president know of thsir personal opposition to any legislation which will impart their right to strike. BIG FIRE AT MUNCIE (United Press Service) Muncie. Indiana, Nov. 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Fire today destroyed the Whiteley Malable Castings companys plant-with a loss estimated at $500,000. The blaze was caused by the explosion of a new’ furnace. The alarm was not turned in for thir-ty-five minutes while two employes tried to extinguish the fire. When firemen arrived the flames had gain >d such headway that there was no chance to save anything of value. BURGLARS BUSY. (United Press Service! Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 20—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Burglars verv early today’ robbed a postoffice, a grocery and a hardware store at the towns of Westfield and Anora north of Indianapolis. The men made their escape in an automobile after procuring several hundred dollars’ worth of loot. HOOSIER IS HELD. rnniA.ias ssa.irt pajmn) . Columbus. Ind., Nov. 20 (Special to Daily Democrat) —Benjamon Poole of North Vernon, Ind., was held here today for investigation following the killing of William Berry yesterday morning. The two men quarreled and Berry was killed, the police say. dr.clarYis IMPROVING. Dr. D. D. Clark, who has been very ill for several days with pneumonia, continues to improve and it is believed the danger mark will soon be passed.

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SERVICE AGAIN TONIGHT Rev. J. H. Mavlty of the Christian church will continue the evangelistic servlets this week, with the assistance of Mlhh (leorga Frantz, singer and personal worker. The sermons and music are fine and the attendance is Increasing night by night. Everybody is invited. The hour is 7:30. TODAY’S HOOSIER ODDITY (United Press Service) Wabash, nld., Nov. 20-- (Special to Daily Democrat)- The Wabash city council claims the record for short sessions. The body met at 8:59, answered the roll call, trauacted all business on hand and adjourned two minutes later. INSPECTOR HEBE Win. F. Fields, Government Agent, Inspecting Sites for Postoffice IN DECATUR TODAY Seems to Have Location Sifted Down to Two Sites —Niblick or Weber. William F. Field, of Washington D. ('., a special inspector for the department having in charge the locating of government sites for ix>stoffi< e buildings was here this morning to look over the proposed sites for the new government building to be erected here i ntlie near future. He arrived here in the near future. He arriv his survey going to Bluffton on the 10:25 train where he will make a similar survey. Five’ sites have been proposed here, the John Niblick lot. Third and Court streets; the Weber and Costello lots, Monroe and Third; the Smith lots, Fourth and Monroe; the James Niblick lot, Second and Jackson; the Hale and Coffee lo’s. Second and Jefferson. Two previous inspectors have reported favorably for the John Niblick lot with the Weber lot as second choice. Mr. Fields apparently was interested in but these two sites, as he inspected no others and this leads to the belief that the selection will be one of these two. it is said that the decision will be made within a few weeks probably shortly after Mr. Fields return to Washington in al»out ten days. Much interest is manifested in the final action of the department.

COMMISSIONERS MEET Tlie county commissioners continued their November session of court today. The material in the old Frank Roop bridge was sold at public auction to John AVitte whose bid was S7O. Owing to the fact that the unfavorable weather was no conducive to raising sufficient potatoes for the county infirmary this season, and as the rise in price is rapid for this urgent public necessity, the superintendent was authorized to purchase potatoes not to exceed fifty bushels at the market price and to report. SHOWS NO IMPROVEMENT. Miss Celia Mayer returned this aft ernoon at 1:05 o’clock from Fort Wayne, where she was with Mrs, Ray Teeple during and since her operation. It was thought that Mrs. Teeple could not live over Saturday night, hut yesterday she seemed brighter. Today, however, her nurse stated that there is no improvement. Mrs. Teeple's operation Saturday was for adhesion of the bowels and complications. She is a patient at the St. Joseph hospital. Miss Mayer returned to Fort Wayne on the 3:22 train. COAL FOR $2.75 (United Press Service) Terre Haute, Ind., Nov. 20—-(Spec-ial to Daily Democrat)—Residents of Terre Haute today bought coal at $2.75 a ton from the municipal coal market. Dealers were selling the same grade of coal for $6.00 a ton. The municipal market was established by Mayor Gossom today. He leased a mine, hired two ’-undred wagons to haul coal from the mine to the consumers. Orders are received through the city comptroller and no one is allowed to buy more than 2% tons. ~ MACABEES TO MEET AH members of the Macabees lod,;e are requested to meet at the hall at 7:30 o’clock Tuesday evening. It is important that you be there. J. C. STRICKLER, Commander.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, November 20, 1916.

CHANCINCJOWER Ft. Wayne & Decatur Power Plant in Tbis City Will Soon be Shut Down. ARE PREPARING NOW Company Declares the New System Will Cut Expenses to Minimum. The power house of the Fort Wayne-Decatur interurban line at Decatur is to be closed down and power for the operation of the road will be furnished by the Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction company. Workmen are now engaged in stretching wire, erecting new poles and making such other changes that are necessary for the’ furnishing of electric power from the Fort Wayne power house. Several changes are necessary because of the different systems that have been used by the two companies. With the closing down of the Decatur power plant the officials of the Decatur road believe that the expense of operating the road will be materially reduced. As a matter of fact this road has never been a paying proposition and for years it was in the hands of a receiver and operated under the direction of the court. Since the present company has taken charge, with Samuel W. Greenland, as general manager, the operating expenses have been reduced to a minimum. What disposition will be made of the Decatur power plant has not been determined. —Fort Wayne Sentinel.

AT MONMOUTH Selected at Place for Root Township Centennial Celebration Dec. Ist. PLANS BEING MADE Every School in Township to Have Part—Lawrence Spuller, Chairman. The schools of Root township will celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the making of Indiana a state. The big event will occur at the Monmouth school house on Friday evening. December Ist. At a recent township institute the celebration was suggested by Philip Schieferstein, township trustee, and heartily concurred in by the teachers and others present. Lawrence Spuller was named chairman of the arrangement committee and is busy now perfecting the plans. Each school in the township will have a part in the program which will include only numbers pertaining to the history of the state. It will prove a very interesting and profitable one for those who attend and the assistance of the public is invited that the centennial may be a fititng one. INSTALL NEW SCREEN. William Parent, of the Crystal theater will install a new screen at the theater tomorrow, replacing the present mirror screen. The new screen is what is termed a gold fiber screen, made in Fort Wayne, and being installed in all of the larger picture shows throughout the country. The new’ Strand theater at Fort Wayne uses this screen exclusively and better, sharper pictures can be secured wit 11 it. The new screen will be used for the first time Tuesday night. ■ ■ o CAR STRIKE AT ELEVEN (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Nov. 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat)— Indianapolis union street car employes in a secret ballot voted 353 to 3 to strike at eleven o’clock tonight. The vote was taken Saturday and announced late this afternoon. MRS. BROWN DEAD (United Press Service) Hartford City, lnd„ Nov. 20—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Mrs. Sophia Brown, 92 years old, formerly of Adams county died here today of senility. Funeral arrangements had not been made this afternoon.

AIRCRAFT TEST AT ANDERSON. Anderson, Ind., Nov. 20—At four o'clock yesterday afternoon Frank Kastory attempted to make a flight to Indianapolis in the 150 horse power military tractor made at the American aircraft plant hero, but was compelled to land after he got 200 feet in the air because the western sun blinded him. Unable to see on account of the bright rays of the sun. he. abandoned the distance test of the machine. A similar attempt, was made last. Sunday, but a gasoline supply line burst when the machine was 2.000 feet in the air and the aviator was compelled to land. The American Aircraft plant is owned by Bob Allison and Davis Foster, formerly of this city. GOESTOFLINT Homer P. Moses Takes Position With Chevrolet Motor Company. IN FLINT, MICHIGAN Leaves Ft. Wayne After Twenty-four Years—A Former Decatur Boy. Homer P. Moses, son of Mrs. Julia Moses of this city, who has been located in Fort Wayne for the oast twenty-four years, is now located in Flint, Mich, to which place he vent November first, to be with the Chevrolet Motor company. For many years he was with the Chaska Company in Fort Wayne, and for the past two years, with the Curdes & Company real estate Company. Mrs. Moses who has been here since Wednesday was joined Sunday by her son, Dr. Ralph Moses, of Kendallville She returned with him and will stop in Fort Wayne for a week, where her friends have arranged a scries of social affairs for her, after which she will join Mr. Moses in Flint. Dr. Ralph Moses, a graduate from the osteopath college, has been located in Kendallville since November first.

A THOUSAND WITNESSES (United. Press Service) Indianapolis, Nov. 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—More than one thousand witnesses will bo examined in the alleged election frauds investigation in Indiana started today by federal grand jury, it was learned authoritatively. Twenty witnesses from Gary. Indiana Harbor and other northern Indiana cities were on hands when the grand jury met tills afteiooon. Federal officials were sent Io Lafayette and other cities to serve summons on other prospective witnesses today it was understood. Frank C. Dailey special government investigator stated today that the jury would work slow and no returns are fexpected for several weeks. buthW won World’s Premiership as the Greatest Woman Aviator —Nine Hours from CHICAGO TO NEW YORK In an Old Style Curtis Type Aeroplane — Spectacular Flight. (United Press Service) New York, Nov. 20—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—Ruth Law took her place as the premier woman avia!or of the world today when she equalled the American record for cross country flying. She landed at Governors Island at 9:38 a. m. having flown 840 miles from Chicago in an old style aeroplane. She made but two stops. Her flying time for the trip was eight hours and fifty-nine minutes. Numb with cold Miss Law was helped from her aeroplane and hustled into an army officers home to “thaw out.” The last leg of the flight—27o miles was made through a dense fog. Miss Law said the fog was so heavy that she was forced to fly very low.

coin Being Investigated by State Officials—Decatur Well Supplied. RAILROADERS BUSY Showing State Board Where (he Cars Have Gone to— Travelers Helping. (United hress Service) Indianapolis, Sov. 20 —(Special to Daily Democrat)- Representatives of interstate carriers met with the public service commission today in the second conference called in an effort to solve the coal famine which threatens Indiana cities. Railroad men were scheduled to make a report on the number of coal cars in the state which are not in tie and the number of cars which are being used for purposes other than hauling coal. Beside the re|>ort of the railroad men, a special report on conditions was submitted to the commission by a corps of inevstlgators who have been sludyng the situation throughout the state during the last four days at the request of Gov. Ralston. The city plant here has more than three weeks supply on hands now with orders aboard cars enroute and Superintendent Mylott lias local connections which will protect the plant up until January first, when the car shortage will probably have ended. Decatur will be well protected from a coal famine so far as the city plant is concerned.

CHfiNGEJS MADE Three Members of Grand Jury Panel Excused— Three More Selected FROM OTHER PANEL - . — ■—i Tom Dowling is Bailiff, and Jacob Buhler Foreman of the Jury. The grand jury reported for duty this morning. Three of the members of the regular panel, D. W. Beery, Frank C. I-aßue and Fred Schurger, were excused, and three to fill the panel selected to take their places. Tlie new three are Ferdinand Yake, Ernest Conrad and Jacob Buhler. Jacob Buhler was appointed foreman. The grand jury went into session this morning, with Prosecuting Attorney J. F. Fruchte, and will inquire into any alleged wrong doing that may come to their notice. Tom Dowling was appointed grand jury bailiff. o — ■ AT THE UNITED BRETHREN CHURCHES. The services at both Union Chapel, and the Decatur United Brethren church«s were well attended. Prof. Robinson preached two splendid addrsses and the audiences were attentive, and benefited. Both Sunday schools weer largely attended. Mr. Robinson, in the morning service used the theme “Consecration” and showed what it is for a young man or young woman to equip themselves with a college and university educttion, and the consecrate these trained powers to God’s work, how it will multiply the powers. The evening theme was “Paut\uid I.” And showed how Paul had linked his life onto Christ, and of how we should link our life onto that of Paul in faithfulness, and preparation for God’s calling in our individual Ives. He talked of the work the university was doing in developing the lives and characters cf the young men and ladies under l.s jurisdiction. The Junior society service, yesterday, conducted by Miss Viva Chronister was interesting, and well attended. The Senior endeavor service at 6:15 p. m. led by Mrs. George Simmers, was a very interesting one. A fine program was given. Some splendid music accompanied the program. Prof. Robinson left on the 1:53 a. m. train on the G. R. & I. for Indianapolis, that he might be able to meet his classes this morning.

BRYAN CROWDS IN CAMPAIGN. (Chicago Herald) Decatur. Ind., Nov. 14. —To the Editor: I have been a dally reader of the Herald for years, and heartily approve your motto, •'Fair and Square,” but have you been? 1 have a statement from Colonel Bryan that during the recent campaign he addressed great crowds in nineteen states, near ly all west of the Mississippi, fourteen of which have been carried by the president. At Hicksville. Ohio, the crowd was so large thousands could not hear him, and not a line in the Herald of that meeting nor any of dozens of others. Why ignore it In your news columns?—Jarnos T. Merryman. DIED AT ELKHART r 1 r 1 11 .Jos. Shady, Well Known Indiana Pioneer, Died Saturday at Home of Son MR. MARTIN SHADY Was Eighty-seven Years of Age — Body Brought Here Today. Joseph Shady, who. had he lived until next June, would have been eighty-seven years of age, died Saturday afternoon at the home of his son, Martin Shady, at Elkhart, where

he had gone August 4. to visit. At that time he was in apparently good health, but was unexpectedly stricken with bladder trouble, for which he underwent two operations, with only temporary relief. The body will be brought here this afternoon and will be taken to the home of a daughter. Mrs. Martin Beery, on West Monroe street, where it will lie until Tuesday afternoon at one o’clock, when the procession will leave for the Little Vine church, nine miles west of this city, where the services will be held Burial will be in the Shady cemetery. The body may be seen by friends at the home here until the time of leaving for the funeral. Mr. Shady was a native of Fairfield county, Ohio. He was born June, 1830, the son of William and Susannah Shady. Ai. the age of nine years he came with his parents to Indiana, settling in Wells county. The remainder of his life was spent in this vicinity. Since the death of his wife, formerly Miss Elizabetli Mills, twelve years ago, he had made his home with his children in turn. The children surviving are: Mrs. Martin Beery, this citv; Marion F. Shady, Fenton, Midi.; Mrs. Israel Rex. Sturgis, Mich.; Martin Shady, Elkhart; George, McMillen, Mich. Two, Ed. who died twenty-four years ago, in manhood, and Josephine, in infancy. Brothers are William and Martin Shady of Wells county. The deceased was a member of the United Brethren church, a faithful and devout Christian man. highly esteemed. The children were all at his bedside at various times during his illness

and everything possible was done for his comfort. A granddaughter. Mrs. C. H. Colter, of this city, was also at his bedside when he passed away. ■ - ——n—.. -. ... .. A PRAISE SERVICE And Thank Offering At Presbyterian Church Sunday. Tlie Woman's Home Missionary iociety of tlie Presbyterian church will have charge of the meeting next Sunday evening. November 26, when a praise and thank offering service wil! be held, invitations, with a thank offering envelope were given out yesterday at the close of the services, and it is hoped that all the membership, with many visitors, will attend. A splendid program, to be announced later, will be given. CHURCH OF GOD. The able evangelist at the Chur h of God will conduct services every evening this week, beginning at 7:20 o'clock. The attendance is quite large and many conversions have been recorded during the service. Everybody is invited. ROYAL NEIGHBORS’ NOTICE All Royal Neighbors who have nit paid their October and November assessments, must do so without fail by Tuesday night, November 21, or they will be suspended without further notice.

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THE COURT NEWS November Term of Court Opens With a Rush of Business Today. THE RIDING BAILIFFS Civil and Probate Matters Given Attention—What Was Done. The November term of court opened this morning wltli a rush of business, after the two weeks' vacation. A petition to sell the real estate of the Robert B. Allison estate to pay debts and legacies was filed. Notice Is ordered returnable January 18, 1917. The estate of Judith Stewart was ordered left off the docket. W. P. Schrock was discharged as administrator of the estate of Nettie Schrock, on approval of his final report. No inheritance tax was found due. In the estate of Frederick Berron, final report was approved. Tim funds in the hands of the administrator were ordered paid to the clerk: for distribution to the heirs. Report of funds paid to clerk was made. The report of the action of the clerk in estates and guardianships (luring vacation was approved. In the estate of Frank Lord, Inventory number two was approved. Report of sale of personal property was approved. Petition of the executor. J. T. Merryman, to sell watch and valise at private sale without notice for not less than appraisement for cash, was granted. Report is to lie made within thirty days. The Robert Galbreath real estate, on petition, was ordered sold at private sale, at not less than two-thirds of the appraisement, terms one-third cash, one-third in nine and one-third in twelve months. State xs. Earl Neuenschwander, charged with bicycle theft, Erwin appears for the defendant. In the case of the State vs. Frances M. Gossard, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. DeVoss appears for the defendant. Motion in writing to quash was filed. Hooper and Moran appear for the state. The superintendent of construction of the James K. Martz drain was authorized on petition to pay certain claims. Report of sale of real estate in the Irwin partition case was approved; deeds ordered made, reported and approved. In the Adam J. Fisher drain matter, the drainage commissioner was given until December 2 to report. Certified copy of engineers' report was filed, also certified copy of record of approval of the engineers' report by joint board of Mercer county, Ohio, and the Adams county drainage commissioners. L. L. Mason and L. D Jacoba were appointed riding bailiffs for the November term of court. The Homer L. Sipe et al. drain petition was ordered docketed as a case in court, proof of notice of service having been made. William Smith vs. Fred Schearer et al. Appearance by Erwin for defendant, who is ruled to answer. The People’s State Bank vs. H. Gallmever, Henry W. E. Dirkson. Peterson & Moran appear for the defendants. Rule to answer. The current report of Edward Ehinger, guardian of Mary A. Mouge, ft al was approved and the trust continued. Charles Niblick, guardian of Rex McManus filed current report which was approved and the trust continued. Dan Niblick, guardian of Omer Niblick, et al, filed current report which was approved. Real estate transfers: Ferdinand Biberstine to Joseph Gerber. 80 acres of French township, $12,000. The transcript and papers in toe case of the State on the Relation of the Board of Commissioners of Httn(Continued on Page 2)