Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 281, Decatur, Adams County, 25 November 1916 — Page 1

Volume XIV. Number 281

VILLA JN RUSHES Bandit Villa and Large Force Attacks Chihualm City from Three Sides. THE CITY WILL FALL Before Night is Belief of United States Army Officers at El Paso. (United Press Service) El Paso, Nov 25— (S|>eeial to Daily Democrat) —At noon today the Villista assault upon Chihuahua City was still in progress. Officials at Juarez received no details. Several officers of General Trevino's staff’were killed in the second days fighting preceding yesterdays assault. General Gandara was killed in the first days attack. (United Press Service) El Paso, Nov. 25 —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —In furious rushes ti|>on the defenders first line trenches Villa began his third day's storming of Chihuahua City at daybreak today. Similar charges were launched upon the eastern, western and northern lines of the city while a separate column attempted to storm the bill dominating the city from the south. An official announcement of the beginning of the third days battle was made by Mexican officials here. At noon the battle was still raging. Today's fighting will decide the fate of the city, Mexican officers predicted. In United States official circles the fall of the city is expected before night. (United Press Service) (By Carl D. Groat.) Washington, Nov. 25—(Special to Daily Democrat) —-Only Carranza and Villa stood today as possible obstacles to carrying out iff the Atlantic Citv concerence agreement for the withdrawal of American forces from Mexico within the next few days. The American government is realy to ratify the agreement as it is shaped in terms that President Wilson himself approved.

(United Press Service) El Paso, Nov. 25—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—Shortly after daylight today a concerted attack from three sides of the city was began by Villa upon Chihuahua City accordign to a report reaching United Slates department agents here. Consul General Garcia stated that the message telling of the actual Beginning of the third days battle between the bandits and Carranza had not yet reached him. SPENT (JuARTER MILLION. (United Press Service Indianapolis. Ind.. Npv. 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Indiana republicans spent $245,992 from March 14 to November 15, the report filed by the state treasurer of the republican committee with the secretary of state shows. The total collections during that period amount to $258.181. including $25,000 which the committee borrowed and still owes. The largest expenditure was for newspaper advertising and other publicity work, costing about $90,000. The counties receiving the largest contributions were Vanderburgh. $4,500; Vigo. $6,675; Marion. $17,885; Lake, $11,500; Allen, $4,500; St. Joseph. SB,OOO. _ o — SENT JURY BACK. tUn’ted Press Service! Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The jury tryjpg the damage suit of $25,000 against , Chief of Police Perrott and other police officers, brought by Thomas Campbell, colored, reported at noon today that they were unable to reach an agreement. Judge Anderson in federal court told them that "the evidence is very plain,” and sent them back to deliberate again. Campbell claimed he was beaten and driven away from a registration place by police nd consequently lost his vote. o CONVENTION ENDS. (United Press Service) Marion. Ind., Nov. 25—(Special to Daily Demoorat) —The annual convention of the Indiana Y. M. (. A. closed here this afternoon with the election of George W. Landon of Kokomo as president and the choice of Michigan City for next year's convention.

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HAVE TWO MONTHS WORK H. L. Conte.r who will next Wednesday conclude a six years service as deputy secretary of state wlil return to this city early in the new year. After a months vacation he will assist Mr. Harry Arnold who fc' retiring from the banking department in the auditors office, in going over the books of a large insura.ne company of Indiana, the work '•equiring about two months after which he expects to return to this flty. He has made a splendid record in the important position he nas held and retires with the good wishes of every one. Several 'other Decatur people will probably be retired with the change of administration. o—S

TEUTONSJN DRIVE Fierce Drive of the Teuton Troops is Being Launchat Bucharest. SECURE A FOOTHOLD On Roumanian Territory— Russians Preparing to Resist Their Advance. (United Press Service) London, Nov. 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The German drive on Bucharest has apparently started. Official statements from Berlin and Petrograd announces the successful crossing of the Danube by Teuton troops and obtaining of- a foot hold on Roumanian- soil inlicated to military struggles of the Balkan campaign. The Berlin official statement told of the taking of three more towns in the Alt Pass region and he capture of 800 Roumanian men. Athens, Nov. 25— (Special to Daily -.Dtemocrat) —The Greek provisional government headed by former'premier Veneziloe today formally declared war against Bulgaria. Venizeios established a revolutionary government at Crete. The former premier first clashed with Kink Constantine because of Venizelos vigorous proally views and his insistance that Greece cast her lot against Germany. London. Nov. 25 —fSpecial to the Daily Democrat) —An attempt by German destroyers on Thursday night to approach the Downs was frustrated by a patrol boats the admiralty announced today. Six German destroyers were in the squadron.

a praise" SERVICE. Attention is again called to the praise and thank offering service Sunday evening at 7 o’clock at the Presbyterian church, conducted by the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society, and to which the public is cordially invited. The following program will be given: Organ Prelude. Hymn. Responsive exercise from Psalter, lead by Mrs. J. C. Hanna. Prayer—Rev. J. C. Hanna. Hymn. Paper. “The Educational Work of. Our Presbyterian Church” —Mrs. C. ; A. Dugan. Vocal Solo—Ruth Hubbard. Instrumental Duet —Ruth Baumgartner, Helen Dugan. Reading—Alta Teeple. Reading—Lowell Smith. Instrumental Solo —Gertrude Moses. Reading. “My Blessing Box" —Mrs. John Schug. Hymn. Colection. Mizpah. — o CARD OF THANKS Milton Hilpert and relatives wish to extend their sincere thanks to .-11 ■ who assisted them during the illness, and at the time of the death of Iris wife; especial mention being made of the kindness of neighbors, relatives, the Yeomen lodge, Sunday school, and others for the many favors and for the floral offerings. o WANTS CTNTRALIZED POWER (United Press Service) Washington, Nov. 25—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Alphred P. Thom, counsel for the railway executives today pointed to lessons learned from rigid regulation of railroads by beligerent European powers as proof ' that “transportation lies at the base • of an efficient system of national defense.” •

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, November 25, 1916.

COLLEGES MERGE Oxford and Western Colleges at Oxford, 0., Merged Into One. AN IMPORTANT STEP • —————• In Educational Line—The Misses Bowers and Frisniger Attending. We are in receipt of a letter from Miss Ruth Bowers, who with Mi.ts Mary Frisiniger of this city have been attending Western College the past year and a half, in which she gives an account of the important, step taken by the board of trustees of Oxford' and Western Colleges for Women at Oxford, O. when that body of officials effected the merger of the two colleges into one big educational institution for women. As a res lit of this merger one of the best and largest girls schools in the country is given to the middle west. The name of the school will be changed to the Western-Oxford college for Women. Almost side by side these colleges have been doing earnest and thorough work for more than half a century. Oxford college was founded in JSSS. The new institution will be known as the Western Oxford College for Women. It will have a plant valued at more than $500,000, and endowment of nearly that amount; a faculty of fifty to sixty members, a student body of more than 400, and an alumnae association of 2,000 graduates, with more than 7.000 associate members. This news will be of interest to Decatur people as a few from here attended one of the colleges, while a number are planning on attending in the future. Both Miss Bowers and Miss Frisinger like the place very much and since the merger it makes them students in one of the best girls school in the country. They are planning on coming home for Christmas while on Thanksgiving they will remain at school. A dance and banquet will be given by the two schools. A dance will also be given there tonight after which the students of Western college are planning on sernading the Oxford girls.

VACATION DAYS For Decatur School Boys and Girls —Will Dismiss Next Wednesday FOR REST OF WEEK Christmas Vacation Will Extend Over New Years A Week and a Day. The term of the holiday vacations for, the Decatur public schools was disposed of by the school board at their meeting Thursday evening. The Thanksgiving holiday will bring a vacation of a half week. School will be dismissed Wednesday evening of next week, opening again on the following Monday. For the Christams holidays, a vacation of a week and a day will he given. The dismissal will be on the Friday evening, December 23, the vacation period extending over both Christmas and New Year’s, school resuming operation again on Tuesday, January 2. The regular bills were allowed and very little else came up at the school board meeting. o MUCH ECONOMY Economy crops out in divers places in this time of war prices. At one place a reporter called this morning, several ladies were engaged in crocheting rugs from old wool rags. This was an artistic as will as economical production. At the postoffice the force occupied its spare moments in assorting out, unentangling and winding on nice smooth balls, a lot of twine that had seen service, and would be used again.

FRED MAYER IS RETURNING Fred Mayer who for ten years hrs been employed at Indianapolis end a large part of that time as a linotype operator for the Indianapolis Times, has moved to Monroe where he will he associated with his father in publishing the Monroe Reporter. Fred is one of the best printers in the state and a splendid young man whom we are glad to welcome back to Adams county. He leaves his work on the Times with the hone that his health may be improved and we hope he wins. His household goods were brought overland in a truck which encountered a couple of accident on the way, resulting in one of the employes on the auto having a finger cut off and in causing considerable damage to the goods for which the company is making settlement.

WE LOST AGAIN Both Decatur Teams Met Defeat in Basket Ball Last Night. UNABLE TO TEAM Girls Just as Unfortunate as the Boys—Score Was 36 to 32. The Decatur basket ball team met its fourth straight defeat) when it played the Geneva aggregatiop last night. Although Decatur lost it was by a very small score, and they think luck was against them. Both teams were evenly matched and it was a fight from the first. Decatur rolled in the first basket and was followed by Geneva. For the entire first half the scene was always about even. Score at the end of the first half, 19-22, with Geneva at the long end. The second half did not open so fa vorably for Decatur, as Geneva start ed the bail rolling into the basket the first few minutes of ply. Near the end of the second half Decatur start ed to score, and was going fine when the whistle broke up this streak of luck. Score 36-32.

Roop, who was injured in the Mon roeville game, was back on the floor. The girls were just as unfortunate as the boys. Although the Geneva girls have had more experience than Decatur, the Decatur team held them down to two field goals. The game was played roughly by the Geneva girls, there being many fouls called on them. The Decatur, girls had many shots at the basket but luck was against the, also. The first half ended with a score of 3-1. The line up was as follows: Decatur. Geneva. Pontius F Williams Judy F Frisingei Mattox C Dugan Connor C. C Reynolds Helton G Fuhrman Brown G Gregory Subs —Decatur, Leonard; Geneva, Odle.' Free Throws—Decatur, Frisinger, 1; Williams, 2. Field Goals—Geneva, Pontius, 2; free throws, Pontius, 2. Referee —Cravens. o — FEDERATION MARKS TIME (United Press Service) Baltimore, Md., Nov. 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The American Federation of Labor today refused to go on record against efforts to obtain the eight hour day by legislation. Instead the Federation put. the issue over for another year during which a special committee will confer with transportatidn workers organizations. Desire not to embarras President Wilson because of his work in forcing an eight hour day railroad men was apparent reasons so the conventions action. ARMY 7s AHEAD (United 1-ress Service) Polo Grounds, New York, Nov. 25 — (Special to Daily Democrat) —The Army scored a touchdown against the Navy this afternoon within two minutes after playing began. Ward kicked off for the Navy to Oliphant who raced the length of the field to the Navy’s five yard line. The ball was then shoved over for a touchdown. Oliphant later scored a field goal making the score 7 to 0 in favor of the Army. Henry Sanders qualified as administrator of the estate of Cynthia Sanders, giving SIOO bond.

FRIEND NOT FOE Was Party Who Came to Give Farewell Surprise to John Mosure AND HIS FAMILY Auditor-elect and Family Preparing to Move to First Street. Decatur. John Mosure, of French township auditor-elect who will enter upon his official duties January first, was in the city this morning, making preparations for his family to move to this city. They have leased the Abe Boch residence on First str? >t, formerly the Isaac Peterson proffi erty, and will be at home there. On last Monday evening, the home community neighbors gave them a farewell surprise that proved to be a fine social gathering, after Mr. Mosure was assured that they were friend, not foe. Mr. Mosure had been troubled for some time with turkey theft and when he heard a oemmotion about the place Monday evening he naturally thought more turkey-trotters were around and ran out prepared to defend his own and run the invaders away, He was therefore most agreeably surprised when he found a large party of friends who had come armed with good wishes and good will, to bid I’fem for a season. There was an old fashioned taffy pulling and correspondingly good time, with games and general social amusements. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John Steiner, Mr .and Mrs. John Schaffer, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grandhinard, Mr. and i Mrs. Fred Steiner. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Steiner, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer ■ Runyon, Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Runy in. Mr. and mAi. Naton Moeshburger, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Salter, Mr. and Mrs. John Trenk, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schaffer, Mr and Mrs. Peter Weisbroat, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tremp, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schaf-I fer, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sarig, Mr.’ and Mrs. Russel Steiner, Mr. and Ms. June Steiner. Mrs. Bertha Schaffer, Mrs. Velma Steiner, Gladys Steiner, Gladys Steiner. . Mr. Harold I Moeshburger, Miss Mildred Steiner, Arbada Runyon, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Moser, David Moser. EPWORTHEAGUE Beula Kenna Announces Series of Readings and Songs for SUNDAY EVENING At M. E. Church—Prof. J. C. Tritch of Fort Wayne Will Give Talk. Miss Beulah Kenna announces the following program beginning promptly at six o’clock for the Epworth League at the Methodist church Sunday evening, for which she is the leader: Song, scripture and prayer. Reading—Mrs. Lester Keller. Vocal Solo —Mrs. Dan Tyndall, with pantomime by seven little girls, Naomi Stuts, Edna Swearanger, Helen Aughenbaugh, Etola Gatshall, Geraldine Hower, Catherine Smith and Vera Butler. Candle Service. Vocal Solo—Rev. F. F. Thornburg. Talk—Prof. J. C. Tritch, of Fort Wayne. Piano Solo —Miss Rackstraw. Song and benediction. o BIG PAPER HOUSE FIRE (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Nov. 25 —(Special t> ’Daily Democrat) —Loss estimated at $200,000 was suffered by the Capital Paper company from fire early today. The flames spread with rapidity and the blaze had been discovered but a few minutes before it seemed tile whole building was burning. Firemen were hampered in their work by falling walls. Several narrow escapes from death under the falling debris.

TODAY'S HOOSIER ODDITY 11 (United Press Service) lxignns|)ort, Ind., Nov. 25—♦ Special to Dally Deocrat)- Henry Wro••ver, a Cass county farmer, was trimming a tree when he fell into a pig l>en, according to a story going the rounds. He fell on a pig and killed it. The noice scared a colt which jumped the ience and ran Into a clothes line, one end of which was fastened to a post. The post was hurled through the air and , struck a cow, killing It. The colt ran into a barbed wire fence and cut Its legs. When the veterinarian arrived to fix up the colt he ran over Weaver’s dog which had to ne shot. I — ■■ o —— THE COURT NEWS 11 11 Grand Jury Excused Until Monday Morning—Will Complete Grind IN VERY FEW DAYS Hon. R. IL Hartford Appointed Special Judge in Case—Court Notes. Tile grand jury which has been in I session all week was excused last ■ evening until next Monday morning when they will again take up their grind. They visited the county infimary and were guests of Superintendent and Mrs. Martin Laughlin 1 for dinner one day. The session will probably be a day or two longer. 1 The curent report of N. B. Sheph- - 1! erd, guardian of Keziah Cary, was ■ approved and the trust continued, r | John D. Stults, guardian of Jose.ali . Shady, filed final report which was . approved and the money in his . hands was ordered turned over to - Martha E. Beery. The guardian w»» ■. discharged. j The note case of Ira J. David v•. I Charles Funk was dismissed and the costs paid. The case of Joseph Hoover vs. ' Stella May Delegrange, quiet title, was assigned to R. H. Hartford of Jay county, as special judge. Mr. ! Hartford filed appointment and took I his oath as special judge today. Ruth E. Hirschy vs. William Hirschy, divorce. Proof of publication of notice to non-residents filed, in default of the defendant, the prolocutor is ruled to answer. A judgment for $76.20 for Henry Knapp against Frank Bausermon was rendered. In the case of Samuel Buckmaster et al vs. Preska Schneck, et al. appearance was entered by Peterson & Moran tor all the defendants who are ruled to answer. Henry E. Branning, Jr. receivefor Cream of Rice Company vs. Dr. Amos Reusser. .Appearance by Colerick & IlogaiA for the defendant who is ruled to answer. J. T. Merryman filed a quiet title case for G. T. Burk. vs. George Criit et al. , In the Lucy J. Gregory estate, sal" ■ of real estate was ordered at pub'ic sale., after notice, for one third cash, one third in 9 and one third n 18 months, or all cash if desired. Waiver of service of summons >nd consent to sale was filed by heirs. Edna Carson was granted a di- ' vorce from Frank Carson; given the custody of their son, Robert E; and prohibited from remarrying for two years Hunter' licenses were Issued to S. P. Bowsher. Walter Hinkle, Richard E. Tonnelier, J. J. Tonnelier, E. C. Arnold. D. 11. Teeple, J. C. Fleming, C. H. Lammiman, Sam Cook. o THANKSGIVING SUPPER AND BAZAAR. —— The Ladies' Aid society of the Pleasant Mills M. E. church will hold a Thanksgiving supper Wednesday evening, November 29, 1916, at Mr. Steele’s hall. A bazaar will be held in connection. Just the place to buy some' beaupi/ul Christmas presents for your friends. A good supper and a general good time is assured all who attend. Everybody is invited. i

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FOUR HUNDREDTH Anniversary of Reformed Church in America Will be Celebrated OVER THE COUNTRY A Special Commemorative Service Will be Held in Churches and Synods. Plans are being laid for an impos- ■ ing observance of the four hundredth anniversary of the Reformed church in the United States. The celebration projected by the General Snyod hit Lancaster. Pa., in 1914, has been given definite scope and character in the acts of the district synods of the church whose sessions have just been closed. Special commemorative services wil be held during the y<ar 1917 by all synods and classes at their annual meetings, exercises marking the event will be held in all of the educational institutions of the church, and each local congregation is called upon to hold special anniversary services. The celebration is designed with reference to the future quite as much as to the past—the aim being to stir • up the Christian consciousness of the ' entire church with reference to its denominational responsibility at homq, and abroad. In view of tho growing sentiment in favor of the practical expression of the Christian life in national affairs, the celebration will have patriotic as well as religious significance. In the Reformed church these objectives will be crystalized in a unit- . ed effort to strengthen all of the , educational institutions of the church both by creating for them a larger plgce in the hearts of the people, i and by greatly increasing their equip- ; ment and endowment. The practical plan adopted for securing these ends is to take a complete enrollment of the denomination in connection with the anniversary celebrations in the churches. In this enrollment every member of the church will be given opportunity to pledge anew his devotion to his mother church and to seal it with a gift to the four hundredth anniversary fund for the advancement of Christian education. It is expected that the latter will call forth many large donations for the establishment of permanent memorials in the form of scholarship, buildings and endowments at various seats of learning within the church, and that the fund, as a whole, will reach at least one million dollars The association of schools, colleges and seminaries of the Reformed church will lend its services in tho campaign. This organization includes all of the educational institutions connected with the Reformed church of which there are twelve, as follows: The Theological Seminary, Lancaster, Pa.; Central Theological Seminary. Dayton, Ohio; Franklin and Marshall College. Lancaster. Pa.; Ursinus College, Collegeville. Pa.; Heidelberg University. Tiffin. Ohio; Hood College. Frederick. Md.; Allentown College for Women, Allentown. Pa.; Mission House College and Seminary, Plymouth Wis.; Catawba College, Newton. N. C.; Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, Pa.; Franklin and Marshall Academy. Lancaster, Pa., and Massanutten Academy. Woodstock, Va. The association has opened offices in tile Reformed Church building, Fifteenth and Race streets, Philadelphia. The Rev. Clayton H. Ranck, formerly pastor of the Third Reformed church, Baltimore. Md., is general secretary. The officers of the association are: President ’Henry H. Apple, of Franklin and Marshall College, president; President George Leslie Omwake of Ursinus College, secretary; President Joseph Apple of Hood College, treasurer. The officers witli Professor William C. Schaeffer of the Theological Seminary at Lancaster, Pa., and Head Master William Mann Irvine of the Mercersburg Academy constitute the executive committee. Q ' WAS TOO FAST • (United Press Service) Kokomo, Ind.. Nov. 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Isaac D. Anders.an filed a suit for divorce from his svh'e here but before the decree was granted, ho niarried another woman. In the hearing of the divorce suit, the judge learned of the second marriage and had Anderson locked up on a charge of bigamy.