Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 16, Decatur, Adams County, 18 January 1917 — Page 1

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ASKED TO RESIGN Ambassador Gerard ChalHenged by German Conservative Paper. FEELING RUNS HIGH Rotterdam Reports Say They Demand Resignation—Violent Attacks. (United Press Service? . Umdon. Jan. IS (Special to Daly DeßMx rat i— American ambassador Gerard is challenged by a newspajXsr either to apologize for his speech :h>tore the German-American chamber rtf commerce or to resign according to an exchange T<l<grailt Company dispatch to Rotterdam from Cologne. This is the second time that the G?rtnan conservative newspaper lias violently attacked Gerard for his alleged indiscretion in lauding the present German government officials. (By Carl I). Groat.) Washington, Jan. 18—(Special to Daily Democrat)—lnternational complications with Germany will ensue if American lives were sacrificed contrary to international law in the German raiders activities according to cf fleial intimations today. If Peace maneuvers would not prevent this government from taking some action if its rights were invaded it was indicated. In fact it was suggested that threats of trouble between the two governments might be a club that would force Germany into line on the peace moves. It was indicated that the authorities are far from hopeful in the peace situation at this moment. Several state department officials raid this afternoon that no word had '’official r-hwnnels “concerning the raider and their only information concerning Americans has come from press dispatches. (By Charles P. Stewart) Buenos Aires. South America. Jan. 18—(Special to Daily Democrat I—The British navy as represented in south Atlantic waters is today in full hunt for the German raider still at large which teday is believed to have sunk er captured twenty six alli-’d merchant ships. gjtatcst report account for twenty four merchantmen t mnded up by the Teuton raider and with two additional vessels missing it is believed they toe maythave been sunk or captured. Jtour fast cruisers. including the famous Glasgow which took part in thff Coronel battle two years ago, are understood to be leading the hunt ftr the raider. One report as yet ’inc i tinned, also declared Japanese cru’ser had joined the ehar>*. Search is also bt mg made for theTinto which sailed under suspicion? circusstances. The belief I growing that the Tinto carried supplies to the German raider. When last seen Tinto was manned by a German crew. Athens. Jan IS- <Sr- < ial to Daily Democrat)—Release of all imprisoned adherents of former premier \ eni zetas was announced as completed today. It appeals that the (ite k govern ment is finally according complete aqulsence to the allies demands. The principal contention in recent negotiation* has been over disinclination o the royal government to Hee adherents of former premier V. mzelos. (Bv Robert J. Bender) "Washington. Jan. IS (Special to Daily Democrat)- -England has point cd the way to President Wilson for continuance of his work towau a a> tag peace according to official belief here today. . . From the supplementary communication the admini t-ation ' oncludes that the entente powers are lighting to prevent future aggr< s-u' ll They feel President Wilson can do much toward evolving some plan an international preventive tc roe> < limit future wars ami by in im has conveyed the suggestion ia pursue this course. ■K "Moment lays par; mount m*l v tor haltins portance on the nece. . it. , itn a: '' ' ' . whiles territorial readjustment sought by the entente powers mav >»• sa ■ factory they do not furnish sufficient security against further "at-

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I DEAM FOX TROTTED Alford Dtam who was in police! court on complaint of his wife a few! day before Christmas, appeared again | yesterday. She declared he came i home intoxicated Tuesday night, slammed her about the house, flourished a razor and threatened various forms I of carving. He declared he was only! [ dancing with her, to get her in a good humor, because he saw she was angry when ho entered the house. Judge r Kerr continued the case until January j 19. A few days before Christmas Deam was brought before Judge Kerr ; on complaint of Mrs. Deam, and a lecture and a dismissal was the result. — Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. WINS FIRST TEST Dry Federation’s Prohibition Bill Unanimously ■ Recommended. TWO AMENDMENTS ________ Simmons Introduces Bill to Prevent Peeved Heirs from Contesting Wills. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Jan 18 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The dry federation' prohibition bill successfully passed its . first test in the legislature today i when the house committee on public ntcrals reported unanimously in favor • of the passage of the measure. Two amendments were -proposed by the committee. W® One making the law effective January first 1918 instead of next September and the other providing that licensed physicians may procure li- . quor. The house under suspension of , rules passed unanimously the bill in troduced by representative Harmon of | Princeton providing that counties nn y establish leper colonies in connection with county farms. Representative Moore of Ft. Wayne introduced a bill which would abolish the primary system of nominating candidates. A hot fight on the measure is predicted. The senate sessions today was liar monious in contrast to yesterdays wrangling. The senate passed the bill present-[ ed by Senator Simmons of Bluffton providing that in case a beneficiary i I 1 of a will contests the will the clause I under which person contending the! document benefits, is declared void. Changes in the workmen s compenI . sation act are proposed in a bill introduced by Senator Hagerty of South Bend. The bill would provide for aI judge in each congressional district ' to hear evidence in cases of industrial accidents. The state board would be retained, only to hear appeals. The bill also provides that the district judges shall he paid not less than S9OO nor more than SI2OO. :—o— BIG PENNY SUPPER. Will be Given at M. E. Church Frir day evening by Junior League. Everybody is invited to the big pennu supper and program to be given Friday evening at 7:45 at the M. E. church by the Epworth League jun- ‘ iors. A penny admission and a pen- ? ny for each article for supper will be charged. The following program ■ will be given: f Song—Juniors. Prayer... Vocal Solo—Mrs. Jesse Sellemeyer. Bible Verses —Class No. 1. Song—Co-Workers’ (’lass. ’ Reading—Naomi Stults. Instrumental Solo — Celia Anr drews. Reading—Anita Swearengen f Comic Selection —Dr. Neptune. Instrumental Solo —Dwight ThornI- burg. s Song—Co-Workers' Class, g Supper. Everybody come. _w .inni ii i » 1,1 in— CHAPLIN AT THE REX 1 ■'* ,f There’s a new Chaplin Comedy at' n the Rex Today, "Behind the Screen.” ej The theme of this comedy is differ-! ent from any heretofore produced by i- the little comedian, it lets the public! g know a lot of secrets about the molt tion picture industry. Chaplin has it j made fun of nearly every branch of ?-! industry, but. never before has he it | had such opportunities to bring in his, j fun-making’ abilities. |

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening. January 18, 1917.

NEGATIVE WINS ■ Christian Brotherhood Decides in Debate—Strikes Are Not Justifiable. ELECTION IS HELD Dr. Burt Mangold Elected President—New Minister Present. The Christian Brotherhood had a 1 splendid meeting with J. W. Rabbitt, lon Tenth street last evening, when the annual election of officers took 1 place. The new ones are: President, Dr. Burt Mangold; vice president, Dr. I C. R. Weaver; secretary and treasur- > er, C. F. Davison. William Darwechter, vice president, presided in the absence of the presi- ' dent. After the election a debate was ! held. “Resolved, That Strikes are Justifiable.” The negative won in a vote of four to three. J. E. Anderson of the affirmative was absent, those taking part being Ira Bodie and J. J. Magley. Os the negative, Mr. Hauk was absent, those speaking being Burt Mangold and C. F. Davison. Rev. W. Paul Marsh, of West Monroe street, who recently came here from Atlanta, Indiana, has invited the Brotherhood to meet with him in February. A program committee, comprising Rev. Marsh, John Schultz and Ira Bodie was named, to prepare a program for the February meeting. Music was rendered by Mrs. G. C. Steele, Miss Irene Eady and others. Mrs. Rabbitt was assisted by her daughters, Irene and Vera Eady and by little Miss March in serving fine refreshments. A BIG EVENING Is Promised by Committee in Charge of Chicago Troubadore Event — AT MASONIC ROOMS Readings, Solos and Music to be Followed by a Delightful Dance. You will lose an evening of real enjoyment if you miss attending the concert to be given at the Masonic Assembly rooms Friday evening of this week, when the Chicago Troubadores, one of the greatest .organizations of its kind in the country, will be here. From 8:15 until 9:30 they will give a program of delightful music and reading that is sure to please all who attend. From 9:30 until one o’clock will be given a dance that those who care for this greatest social past time will enjoy thoroughly. The tickets are now on sale by members of the committee or you can pay at the door. Prices are one dollar per couple or fifty cents for single tickets. Its a lot for the money and the committ »e in charge are sure that all who attend j will be more than pleased. o PARENT-TEACHERS’ CLUB Attention of the public is again called to the West Ward Parent-Tea hers’ Club meeting this evening at the U. B. church. Prof. M. M. Dunbar, superintendent of the Hartford City schools will speak, mid in addition to the other program numb ers as published before, vocal and instrumental music will be given by Cecile and Celia Andrews. The public is invited. o IS A GRANDPA Fred Koldewey of Union township i was in the city today, all smiles over ! being a grandpa for the first time. I This ,is on account of the baby born ! to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Linnemeier [of Preble. Mrs. Linnemeier was for- | merly Miss Luetta Koldewey. Mr. Linnemeier is the Preble merchant. K. OF P. LODGE TONIGHT The parts for the repair of the furnace at the Knights of Pythias home have arrived and will be p»t in this afternoon, so that lodge can be h°ld tonight. The lodge rooms will be i made comfortable and all membe-s i are invited to attend.

I| CLIFFORD BALYEAT DEAD ' I Dr. B. (’. Henrlcks received word of I the death cf Clifford O. Balyeat, which ! occurred Tuesday night at the Van . Wert County hospital, the result of injuries suffered at Bryan, while ;n the discharge of his duties as brakesman on the Cincinnati 'Northern. He was a member of the crew of lo"ol ■ freight number seventy two in charge 11 of Conductor Masters, and, while standing at the opening of a switch, i was struck by a car which left the rails and toppled over. He was brought to Van Wert for surgical aftention. Tho deceased was aged about twenty-six years and was a . on of M. T. Balyeat, of Ridge township. The deceased was a brother-in-law of Mr. Henricks’ daughter, the late Mrs. Floyd Mercer whose death occurred a short time ago. The funeral will be Friday. TO THE WIDOW Is Given Life Estate in Bulk of His Estate by Leo Auth. BEQUESTS ARE MADE Gives Piano to Granddaughter and Jewelry Store Fixtures to Son. The will of Auth. executed, December 24, 1916. witnessed by C. Bieberich and E. Burt Lenhart, was probated today. The customary provision for the payment of debts and funeral expenses was first made. Trt his wife, Eva ' Auth, he gives for her use during life, I the house and lot in which they live , all personal property of every , kind, except the piano in the ' dwelling in which they live, and ‘he 1 furniture and fixtures of the jewelry store. The piano is to go to his granddaughter, Thelma Auth, to be hers absolutely, and the jewelry store and watch repair furniture and f'x- ' lures, are to go to the son Paulus i Auth. At the death of the wife, the estate , is to go to the children, Paulus Auth. ■ Lizzie DeWitt, Philip and Mary Auth, in equal shares, From Phillip’s share is to be deducted $550, money heretofore loaned him. His note forth? amount is to be without interest. He asks that the son. Paulus, serve as exsentor. He qualified as such, giving $6,000 bond. o VILLA WINNING BATTLE tTTnltert Press Service) El Paso, Texas, Jan. 18—(Special to Daily Democrat) —In the battle of Palomas between government forces and Villistas now in its sixth day, Villistas have repulsed Carranzistas inflicting heavy losses according to reports reaching the border today. Carranzistas drew every avaiable man from Chihuahua City garrison last night to reinforce their troops. IS HOMING HFRF Convention of Federated Clubs of Eighth District Will be Held • IN THIS CITY In Spring—Committees are Named by Several Clubs to Arrange Date. Those interested in the federation of clubs will be pleased to hear that Decatur will get a convention of the federated clubs of the Eighth district. This will be a one day convention and will be held some time in the spring. Committees have been appointed by the various clubs of this city to meet with others in arranging the time so I that it will not conflict with conferi ences and conventions of other bodies ! usually held in the spring; and also to arrange for the exact place in this ity ■ for the holding of the convention. i The district comprises several comities and each will be represented.

,A CHEAT CHANCE 11 a f For the Better is Noticed in II Children’s Teeth in Annual Inspection e 1 BY THE DENTISTS 1, e s |The Tooth Brush Drill is k. i Established — Dentists Give Services. V B A most satisfactory and decided '■ change in the mouths cf the pupils ' and parochial schools was noticed by j the dentists of this city who, assisted by Dr. R. G. Knossos Geneva, made r the annual dental inspection Wednesday. The change noted was very much for the better. In some of the schools the teachers l I have been urging the daily use of the tooth brush and some dental cream or powder and it was certainly surpiising and pleasing to see what results had been accomplished. Many schools are using the tooth brush drill regui larly. The inspection at the parochial school and central building was made Wednesday morning and at noon the dentists had dinner at the Madison House. In the afternoon, divided into three teams, they made (? n examinations at the three ward buil.l- --! ings. This inspection will be made annually and the service is given'without ’! cost to the people of the city, the den- . tists giving their time and. losing a full days work in their practices. The j parent is informed of the condition of the child’s mouth and it is optional ! I with the parent whether or not the ! child shall be cared for. GIVF” AWBY lyin Smith, Yager & Falk to Give Away Choice of Standard Automobile. ON JUNE THE 29TH System of Voting Commenced Today—Hundred Votes a Dollar. Smith, Yager and Falk, druggb is.' today inaugurated a voting contest m which an automobile, choice of ®even different makes, and dozens of other ' prizes will be given away to the per- ■ son securing the Ihrgest number of votes. The votes are given with each purchase at the store according to a published schedule. The votes in the contest will i> counted once each week and the results published. The grand priz will be given away on June 29th, six months hence. Prizes for children have also be n provided, consisting of a juvenile au tomobile and lots of two wheel coas' ers. Special prizes, given away at the end of each week, consists of a large quantity of silverware. o HOME FROM HOSPITAL Mrs. C. R. Uhl of Toledo, who took seriously sick while visiting her parI ents, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Terveer duri the holidays and later underwent an i operation at the St. Joseph’s hospital I Fort Wayne, was brought home today, i accompanied by her husband and ! father. Her condition is more enI couraging now and it. is thought that [ she is on the road to recovery. She i will remain here for an indefinite period. , ! o DAN HALEY INJURED L ■■ « , While putting a white coat on the . plastering in the Moser building on . south Second street yesterday afteri noon Dan Haley, a plasterer, had the misfortune to have a- large chunk of , the lime coating to fall in his eyrt, t which is badly burned. CARD OF THANKS 3 We wish to thank the friends and j relatives for their kindness at the / death of our husband and father, and fcr the beautiful floral offerings. We - also thank the choir for their services. MRS. J. D. MERIGA AND FAMILY.

MRS. BOHREN DEAD. > I Mrs. Katherine Bohren passed away ■ last Sunday at East Haven Asylum ' Richmond, Ind., when' she has been I confined for some time. Mrs. Bohr<m and family were formerly residents ol Geneva, but while iving here the dread hand of mental affliction fell up on the parents and the home was broken up, the children being parted from them and raised by relatives. She leaves two children. Lilian and Arthur, neither of whom has yet reached maturity. The body was brought back to Linn Grove where the funeral was held Wednesday at 10 a. in., at the home of the deceased’s brother, Amos Snyder. —Geneva Herald. : Tur poiiFnfw9 R I Jurv Finds for Orrha Mey Manama That Margaret Jacobs is Incapable r OF MANAGING ESTATE 1 Account Old Age and In- ! firmity — Other Court j ! House News. ' At two o’clock this afternoon, the jury reached a verdict finding Margaret Jacobs incapable of managing .! her estate and business affairs, on ><<- : count of old age. infirmity and improvidence. The case was given to the I I jury about eleven o’clock. The petitioner was Orpha McManaua, daugh1 ter of Mrs. Jacobs. The case has been 1 on trial for several days before Judge D. E. Smith and a jury. Samuel Burkhead vs. Preska SeliI neck, partition of real estate. Cost I bond filed and approved. Victoria Stone et al vs. Ross C. Stone, et al. Appearance by Erwin ' for Robinette. Rule to answer. Fred Krueckeberg was discharg d ' as executor of the estate of Char! s I Krueckeberg, his final report being I approved. Dora A. Merica filed a petition i ■’<- ing that the estate of John Merica be i set off to,her as being under SSOO. The inheritance tax appraisement in I the estate of John Wanner and Su .in Martz were filed and February 10 s?t as the date for the hearing. Notice ■ to interested parties was ordered. Real estate transfers: William L Raudebush to Rhoda Raudebush, 40 acres of Blue Creek township, $2,000., Martin Bienz, administrator of the , estate of Magdalena Bienzs was authorized to expend $75 for a tomb stone. (> ■ TO THE SCHOOL PATRONS The following rule concerning t - diness will be strictly enforced diving the present semester, “A puril entering the school building tardy, w'U net be permitted to enter a class room until his tardiness is satisfactorily explained by a written statement from , his parents.” The tardy pupil will be , given a limited time to get the written statement from his parents. Pupils in the grades should try .o be at their respective rooms by 8:..'0 in the morning and one o’clock in the afternoon. Report cards for the first six grades ( will be given out Friday afternoon. ] The High School, Seventh and Eighth Grade report cards will be given out i on next Tuesday. I hope that the parents will examine the report cards t very carefully. If the report does not s meet with your expectations please assist the teacher in locating the trouI hie. M. F. WORTHMANN. WALKER INTRODUCES BILL 3 ■ (United Press Service) I Indianapolis, Jan. 18—(Special to Daily Democrat)-Representative WiJf ker of Adams County today introduced , in the house a bill prohibiting vehicles from passing cars discharging or! loading passengers. MR. HUNSICKER ON DUTY 1 ? I D. H. Hunsicker, popular conductor II on the interurban, returned to his ’ work this morning after an enforced .! vacation of a week and a half, due . | to Illness of bronchial trouble.

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4 COMFESENCE n n '■ Local Christian Church the e j Scene of Adams County Concerence. ll IT STARTS TOMORROW (1 M Representative Preachers 11 d Ug... x . xu Indiana to be Here. A county conference will begin toI morrew at the local Christian church. ' his is one of the series of county conferences that are being held by the S'ate workers of the Christian Cburah during the month of January. The ' object of these conferences is to bring the very best methods of church work to the attention of the membership of the church. The speakers are special- ; ists in this work. It is expected that I members of (he Christian Churches >f the county will attend this meeting . here Friday. The members of the I Christian Church here are expecting ■ to have a great day. Rev. E. W. Cole, of the Christian I Church of Huntington is to be one of th n principal Speakers of the day. Be- .! sides the District Evangelist of the Northeastern District, there will be i Rev. A. L. Martin a man of fine personality and one of the very best men ’ in the State work of the Christian - Church. He will present the-needs cf > a better and more efficient organi-.a- - tion of the work of the church in the State. Mrs. F. R. Liddell of I.aPorte, ■ Indiana, will present the work of the ■ women of the church. The following is a program of the Conference: Morning. 9:15 Devotional —Mr. William Dar* -I u . ; whater. 9:30 Presidents —Mr. G. T. Burk, i 9:45 Report of County S. S. Supt. [ —Mr. Frank Kern. 10:05 Report of County C. E. Supt. i —Mr. J. H. Schultz. ! 10:20 Report of County C. W. B. M. I —Mrs. Arthur Fisher. 10:35 Report of Secretary—Mr. B'irt ! Mangold. 10:50 Report of Educational Secre- | tary. 11:05 Address “The Needs and Opportunities of The District Work” - ! District Evangelist Rev. A L. Martin. 11:30 Add-ess “Hew to Teach Mission In the Sunday School” —Rev. E. W. Cole. 12:00 Announcements and adjournment. Afternoon. 1:30 Devotional —Mrs Minnie Daniels. 1:45 Business. 2:00 Address —“Woman’s Work Tn the Church”—M-s )<'. R. Liddell. 3:00 Address “A Missionary Program for the Church.” —Rev. E. W. Cole. 3’45 Adiourn—ent. Evenlna. 7:15 Devotional —W. Paul Marsch. 7:35 Addr's- A L Mar‘ ! p 8:10 Music. 8:15 Address bv B'v F W Col’. Every one is welcome to attend all these services. Come and enjoy the : ■ day with us. A BOLD HOLDUP >1 Mr. and Mrs. John Cooks of Ohio ' '■ were badly frightened while returning '[home Tuesday night when they were “help up” near the Dent schoolhouee ' when someone called to them to stop. ■ They didn’t do so, of course, but t.fII ged the horse on. The agressive holdt ers up", however, ran into them and - the Cooks horse was knocked down. ’ One of the men got out of his rig i and with his arm. tore open one side ’ of the cooks’ storm front. This was • the extent of their hold-up. however, j as they asked for nothing. The Cooks are of the opinion that they were taken for the wrong party. AN EXTRA - TRAIN. In addition to the daily schedule which is in effect at the present time, the Fort Wayne & Decatur Traction company will operate a car out of Dei catur on Saturdays at 1:00 p. m., ar- ■ riving in Fort Wayne at 2:10 p. m., | and two secpons will be operated out lof Fort Wayne at 4:00 p. m. This ! schedule will be in effect beginning Saturday. January 20th. 1917, and 1 will be eontniued in order to take I care of the heavy traffic. HOMER RUHL, G. P. & F. A.