Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 34, Decatur, Adams County, 9 February 1917 — Page 1

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MOVE TO PRESERVE PEACE BEING MADE BERNSTORFF UPON ARRIVING HOME EXPECTED TO TRY TO PRESERVE PEACE-NEUTRALS WANT CONSULTATION AT MADRID,

(UtVutid Pfrjrr Service) (By Robert J. Bender) Washington. Feb. 9—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—While the United States hopes almost against hope and is preparing for any eventuality, a tremendious move to keep this counts at peace is now proceeding. Efforts are being made by all neutrals excepting the United States to have a conference called at Madrid I, with a view of confining the war to ■ its present limits and if possible to get ar-suram es from Germany that she will not harm neutral rights. An attmpt by this government to ) avoid a break with Austria by having Austria modify her endorsement of Germanys undersea campaign is under way. German Ambassador Von Bernstorff is expected to try to preserve peace after lie reaches Berlin, providing of | course, the “overt act” has not bean I committed by Germany by that tim-’. London, Feb. 9—(Special to Daily I Democrat) —Two were killed when a ! German submarine shelled and sank I the Norweigian steamer Ida it was anI nounced today. The Norweigian I steamer Hanskinck was also report- ■ ed sunk today. Ijondon, Feb. 9 —(Special to Daily I Democrat)—Four of the crew of the I British steamer Hanna Larsen were I injured when that vessel was torpedI ord by a German submarine it was I announced today. The captain was I taken prisoner by the U-boat comImander. Eighteen of the crew were ! landed. Washington, Feb. 9—(Special to the f Daily Democrat) —The state departIntent has under consideration some [means of stopping publication of ship Inews such as departure and arrival |of ships. Great Britian is anxious to , !' prevent such news from becoming pubI lic on the grounds that it gives inforBmafgon to Britians enemies in the n.’w campaign. (By Carl W. Ackermann.) | Berlin, Feb. 9—(Special to Dailyj | Democrat) —All preparations for de-| ' parture from Berlin of ambassador j ! Gerard, his staff. American red cross, Officials and consuls were completed, today. 1 ■ A special train in two sections wi.l f probably leave Berlin tomorrow'for I Berne. On the same day the Spanish ambassador in Berlin will formally hekgin representation of American interests in Germany. I Arrangements for this last step in l severance of diplomatic relations between America and Germany were Raade at a conference which Gerard held Thursday afternoon with count Von Gelas of the imperial foreign office. I Count Von Gelas called at the embassy and with a lengthy talk with P©erard ft was then that the Ante, i can Ambassador was formally to,-I that he*could depart. Montevido, Uruguay, Feb. 9—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Uruguay a.;I fees with the United States that neutrals cannot recognize Germanys uarertrietpd submarine policy- A no„e strongly stating this position and reserving Uruguays right to act again-1 actions contrary to international usage has been forwarded to Berlin it '■'was stated. Uruguay has also despatched a note to the United States answering President Wilsons pea to neutrals dedaring she recognizes tue justice and nobility of President Wilcon’s utterances. Washington, Feb. 9-(Special to the Daily Democrat)— The state depar - ment has asked Germany why departure of Ambassador Gerard from Berlin was delayed. This action was taken through the Swiss minister sjretaty Lansing expressed himself

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In sdoubtful if Germany intentionally held Gerard. Imndon. Feb. 9—(Special to Da.'y Democrat)—George Washington, negro fireman, on the steamship Turino, klWed in the unwarned German submarine attacks on that vessel was probably not an American citizen. The American consul at Liverpool reported (Continue 1 on” Page" 23 o — THE COURHEWS Anna Gruver Leaves Estale to Relatives—Also Remembers Church IN SUBTAN TI AL WAY Marriage License Issued Today—Cases Dismissed—Other Notes. The will of Anna Gruver was probated today,. September 30th, 1913, la the date of the same and witnesses were Jesse C. Sutton and Henry ”, Heller. To her sisters. Mary Sellemeyer and Emma Richenbaugh and her sis-terin-law. Caroline and Angeline, Jaberg, she gives all her household goods, furniture kitchen utensils, and clothing and bedding, in equal shares,! they to divide the same peaceably. To her sister-in-law, Caroline Ja-i berg, sha leaves seventy-five dollars. To the society for the support of indigent minister and teachers of the' German synod of the northwest of the Reformed church, which Rev. J. W Grcssheusch of Plymouth, Wis., S treasurer, she leaves SSOO. The executor is given power to convey the real estate, without order of court, or to sell the same without no-j lice, etc. and report same to court.] I The proceeds is to be used in paying i debts, bequests, etc. - To her sons, Charles and Daniel* ) Gruver, she leaves each one-half of th remainder of the estate, provided thej same is done wtihin a year. If they fail to appear before that time, their shares are to go to the Board of Home. Missions of the Synod of the Northwest and Central Synod of the Reformed church, of which Rev. Elliiston of LaCrosse, Wis., is secretary. She asks that M. Kirsch serve as executor. A marriage license was issued this 1 morning to Paul Habegger. born January 17, 1895. son of Ben Habegger, to wed Freda Zurcher, born April 17, 1894, daughter of Anton Zurcher. The Peoples Lban & Trust Company) vsT. Francis M. Gossard, et al. Motion by Conrad, Steele & Liby for order for Mathias Kirsch to submit to an examination, was sustained and he, was ordered to appear at the hanking house of the plaintiff and submit to an examination Thursday, February 15 between the hours of eight and six o’clock. The case of Oliver Heller vs. Willis C. Hunt was dismissed and costs paid. Edwin W. Williams vs. Fred E. Koiter. Appearance by Heller & Sutton for plaintiff. Bend filed by the superintendent of construction of the Smith Shoemaker drain was approved. Inventory number one filed in the estate of Nancy A. Miller was approved. Real estate transfers: U. S. patent deed to Samuel Booher, 160 acres of Hartford township, $1: Gertrude Holt"(Contlnitea on Fags 2.)

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, February 9, 1917.

DIED SUDDENLY b Mrs. Alice Williams, Wid- ■ ow of Jesse Williams, Passed Away AT 4:30 O’CLOCK ‘ At Home of Daughter, Mrs. Ben F. Butler—lll a Half Hour. Alice Ruckman Williams, aged so/. I enty-nine, widow of Jesse Williams, ( one of the well known highly esteem- ' ed ladies of Root township, where she had been a resident for a half cea- ■ tury or more, died suddenly this morn- - ing of heart trouble and acute indige.a- , lion, passing away at 4:30 o'clock at - tlie home of a daughter, Mrs. Ben F. ( Butler. ‘I Mrs. Williams had frail I * health for a long time, and to add to : her infirmities, three weeks ago suffered a fracture of an arm in a fall. ) She awakened this morning about four ) o'clock, and at that time became very * ill, passing away a half hour later. She was born June 16. 1838, in Penn- ; sylvania, being a daughter of Watson Ruckman. She came here in young girlhood with her parents, and was later married here to Jesse Williams, | who died three years ago last December. Mrs. Williams continued residing in her home near the Ben Butler home, foi awhile but last fall w. nt I to made her home with her daughter. Mrs. Williams who was the last of her parental family, leaves two children. Besides the daughter, Mrs. But- * let*, she has a son, William Williams, of this city. The funeral will he held Monday afternoon at -one o’clock from the Butler home. Burial will be in the Decatur cemetery. JAPANESE WEDDING The cast for the Japanese Wedding to be given at the Christian church soon, will meet tomorrow evening at seven o’clock at the home of Mrs. Minnie Daniels. A SEMNUiRDERI Miss Gusta Cramer to Undergo Second Operation for Stomach Trouble. PERFORMED TODAY t I The Second in Seven Months —Contiued Ulcration of Stomach. Mrs. U- E. Cramer, Mrs. S. F. Shamp and Miss Della Harruff went to Fort Wayne this morning to be with Gusta Cramer during ‘another opera lion which she was to undergo this morning at eleven o’clock at the hot . pital. Miss Cramer underwent an operation last August, in which a new open I ing was made for the lower end of the ) stomach, the result of ulceration of (hat organ. She grew better, but I ' about three weeks ago became su I I J denly worse and was taken to the hospital again, where X-Ray pictures revealed a condition that required I another operation, the opening being too small, due to continued ulcera- * tion. Miss ''ratner is one of the best . known ladies of the city, having been | chief telephone operator for many , i years. NATIONAL HOLIDAYS. All public, private and parochial ) schools are requested to observe the I national holidays—Lincoln’s birthI day. Monday, February 12; also - * Washington’s birthday, February 22. Would request that each school prej pare .and render appropriate pro- ’\ grams on the afternoons of said dates, -1 consisting of addresses, declamations and songs, appropriate to commemorate the birth of these illustrious 1 Americans. Please invite to attend, ' all friends, patrons, and especially ' old soldiers of the republic. PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTOR, G. A. R.

I AT METHODIST CHURCH I I The intreeat in the revival meet ' ings at the Methodist Episcopa church is Increasing from night t< . night. Many hearts are touched i’ these services am] souls are yearnim ' to “Get right with God." The altar services at the close o } the Wednesday and Thursday evenin I meetings were intensely spiritual am r 1 a number were re-consecrated am brought into a closer knowledge c I God. The audiences increase in Humbert as the interest is awakened and wt believe the Holy Spirit will to i l scores of souls into new spiritual li'-'t before the meetings elose. Every evening's service is character ized by stirring music led by the large volunteer choir and searching *’ sermons.. Everybody is invited l< - join us in these services. HOBROCK-BIENZ — Preble Township Couple Happily .Married Last i Evening at Parsonage. OF LUTHERAN CHURCH Entertain Their Many Friends in Their Own Home Thereafter. Charles O. Hobrock and Miss Magdalena A .Bienz, both of Preble township were married last evening at seven o’clock at the parsonage of the Preble Lutheran church, the minister thereof officiating. Attending them were Martin Bienz and Miss Werling. The groom who owns a fine farm in Preble township, had a fine home pre pared for the reception of his bride and they went to their own home ai once. A company of seventy-five hellers was joined later by many other friends of the couple and the festivity continued late through the night. At midnight a fine lunch was served. The groom is a son of the late ex Commissioner Hobrock and of Mrs. Sophia Hobrock, formerly of West Monroe street this city. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bienz of Preble township. ATTEN DED FUNE RAL? Mrs. D. D. Clark, Mrs. Ralph Am rine. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Klepper, Martin Mylott and Mrs. W. W. Pool - I Fort Wayne went to Peru today to attend the funeral services of Mrs. John O. Fisher, which were held there this morning at the St. Charles Catholic I church at 9:30 a. m. TO HAVE REFRESHMENTS -i- - At the regular meeting of the Odd Fellows next Monday night the ini*'atory and first degrees will be conferred on r. class of three candidates, fol lowing which a banquet will be .served. The committee in charge is arranging all details for the affair. toHOanager Earl Steele Promoted to Position of Manager of a Branch Office AT YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO For the Hammond Loan Co. —Began in Ft. Wayne as Collector. G. C. Steele is in receipt of word from his brother, Earl, that he was been promoted to the position of manager of the branch office of the Hammond Loan Company, at Youngstov/i, ' Ohio. Hi will stop here Sunday between trains for a short visit while ' enroute there. Earl formerly worked for the same company in Fort Wayne as collector. ) and was later promoted to a position ’ in the office of the company at Hammond. where he has been since. He s is a son of James Steele of west of the city. . His rapid rise and continued promotion by the same c>npany. speaks . well Cor his ability and application.

MRS. VIAN DEAD ai to I > Minnie Sether Vian Passed Away Last Evening After a Short Illness. I fl (1 LEAVES YOUNG BABE ■•u s Well Known Lady Suce • h <uml)s —Funeral Will be Monday Morning. r- — ", - '' Frances Minnie Sether Vian, wife K of Henry Vian, well known young *’ woman of this city, passed away last evening at 6:30 o’clock at the home on West Monroe street. J \ Her death is particularly a sad one B in that she leaves, three young chll’l- ' ren, the youngest but three weeks and three days of age. » Mrs. Vian first became ill February 1 2, when she suffered a severe cold, I developing into pneumonia, with com-1 I plications of lung and brain troub!’. She became worse last Sunday. And another serious phase, however, dev >l- - ; oped Wednesday. All that medical I skill could do, was done, the best physicians combined their powers to save her, but without avail. She was conscious until about two hours before she passed into the last deeit* sleep. The deceased was the youngest of the nine children bo<n to Mathias j ■and Margaret Sether, and her death) i is the first one that breaks the circle I of children, both parents, however, be- ', ing deceased. i t She was born in this city November ■ j 8, 1877, and all her life has been liv -d ~ here. She was married May 10. 1911, to Henry Vian. The husband and three little children, Edward aged five; Margaret aged 3 years; and Al-f verta. born January 23, are sadly bereaved. The folowing are the grief stricken brothers and sisters: Sister Alvera in the St. Aimes Academy, at Water-! town, Wis.; Kate, Peter, Rose, Mary j Charles, Lena and Edward, at home, i Tlie funeral will be held Monday | I morning at nine o’clock from the St. I | Marys Catholic church of which she I I was a faithful member. COURSEJS ended Last Day of Short Course Shows Much Interest Manifested. WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL! Course Here Regarded as Best Held so Far in the State of Indiana. Large crowds continued to pour i.i the city until late this morning to a>-, tend the last day of the short course . here. The lectures commenced this j morning at nine fifteen o’clock in ibe court room when J. W. Schwab talked i on Economy of silage for livestock. • A large number of prominent Adams) county feeders were in the city Li) hear this lecture. Nods of approval I could be seen from them as practical points were aptly brought out. The class periods were devoted to I livestock at the Schafer room, where) breeding and feeding horses and sheep ) were discussed before a large crowd of farmers, , | ,At the democratic headquarters ) farm management, principles under- ) lying successful farming as determia)ed by farm surveys was had. A continuation of the exceptional crowd w is to be seen here. 1 This lecture getting right down to s the groundwork of farming was one ■ that brought the earnest farmer up! - the wide stairway. . Poultry feeding was the subject nf - the second lecture held in the court | a room, and it was fairly well patronized The farmers seem to take a wider in a terest in poultry work since the I'c '. tures began and it is possible that t more poultry will be raised in this) i community next year. It is a th >r e oughly profitable line of work, one f capable of much development, easi'y handled, and docs not require exteni- sive overhead charges for operation s At. one fifteen o'clock poultry judging demonstrations were held in thej

I court room there another large crow congregated. Afternoon class .periods covered livestock, breeding and feeding horses land sheen, a continuation of the morning lecture, a continuation of the fatal management survey lecture and poitl- ) try sanitation and diseases. There was no evening meeting sell-- : duled and the short cotirs.e ended whli the meeting at the court room. In -the i ■ womans department much interest was manifested today. Lectures on the selection of childrens clothing, the ■ ■ childs lunch box and the poultry judging demonstration covered tlie work in this department today. The course is regarded as tlie mo.-t successful of the series that have been held in tlie state. Adams county a-> ' usual had rolled up to first place and is regarded as a corner in the race for first place in agricultural circles tn i the state. On the part of tlie farmers a quote tion from one prominent man who visited the course today will explain how they feel about it; “Two or three of these courses a year wouldn't hurt any farmer in the county. We’re mighty glad we got this one and hoj e to put up a strong fight for another next year. It's the best thing we've ever had here." o AT CONNERSVILLE I Claude Coffee Takes Charge of a New Hahrware Store There. .LEFT DECATUR TODAY Resigned at Schafer Hardware Store to Take This New Position. Claude Coffee left this afternoon .’or; Connerville where he will take charge i of a new hardware store opened th--i-e by a lumber firm. Mr. Coffee has been employed bv I the Schafer Hardware company (hist ) city, for several years, but tendered 1 | his resignation about six w*eks a- o, 1 when the most excellent new position 1 offered itself. He was to take charge | ! of the rtew store Marst 1, but thei* new building erected for it was co n-' 1 pleted feooner than anticipated and leaves today. Their household goods is pack ’d 1 and his wife and babe will join him * in their new home. Mr. Coffee is a son of D. D. Coffo -. f o MAIL SERVICE AT FAULT. < 1 Through some error or irregularity of the mail service the hundreds bl fl subscribers of the Daily Democrat at Monroe. Ind., and on the Monroe rural routes have not received-the paper for the past two days. The mat- ’ ter has been taken up with both the ' Decatur and Monroe postoffices and * it seems that the fault lies with the 1 railroads which carry the mail. The ’ mail is evidently carried south be-)' yond ftfonroe. We are investigating I the matter and regret very much that i i our many subscribers have been dis- ( ; appointed. The Daily Democrat leaves ! i this office not later than 5 o’clock ev-1 ery evening. , o s W. C. T. U. MEMORIAL SERVICE A silver offering will be taken Sunday afternoon at the Frances Williard Memorial service nt tlie Christian | i church conducted by the W. C. T. U. ) The program in full as published, will! be given. The public is cordially in j vited. PORTLAND VS. DECATUR An interesting game of basket >nll will be played here this evening ny the Portland and Decatur high scho il;' boys. A preliminary game will , e : the eighth grade and second team oi ; ' tlie high school. O- ■ . < AT BAPTIST CHURCH , The evangelistic services at ill-- ' Baptist church continues with interest , and profit. The pastor is assisted byl ) Miss Georgia Tyner of I-a Fontaine, a) singer of ability, who contributes I much to tlie excellence of the si c. 1 . 1 1* i ces. ‘ ) 1 TO HAVE OPERATION v I Alfred Elzey received a telegram!' this morning from his son. Lawrem-.-. at Fort Wayne, that his wife. Julia El-| ’ zey was in the hospital and would I * submit to an operation in the morning.) Mrs. Elzey was a Fort Wayne young lady but is known to many here. •

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MUCH INTEREST Democratic Campaign of 1920 Causing Much Interest at Indianapolis. I BRYAN AND CLARK Seem to Have Majority of * Indiana Support—Cox of Ohio in the Running. (By Willis S. Thompson.) There is much interest about Iho Indiana capitol. among legislators and others, in the discussion emanating from Washington with reference to the 1920 national campaign, especiaTy as it concerns Democrats. William Jennings Bryan has been conspicuously referred to as a very live possibility, but connected with > prohibition plank. There are ninny who declare that by 1920 prohibition will cease to be an issue that will stir conventions or parifles. h is pointed out that both the great parties will want the issue eliminated and to effectively accomplish this political I lines will be largely cut away in State an<i ( national legislatures, as has be n the case in Indiana, and dryness will prevail. As evidence that this course is likely to be pursued, these prophets point to the fact that the Republicans in Indiana, including the governor and tlie legislature majority, Awing th- T election to wet influence and wet financial support, once in office were made to face and oppose prevailing sentiment. In any event, campaign obligations were swept aside and they voted dry. along with Democrats who owed no obligation to any influen'-es save the wishes of all the people an t their own personal obligations to follow the dictates of individual conscience.. These same prophets point also to Washington and the congressional vote on the wet and dry issue, dryness again prevailing. As a pronounced example of eliminating the wot issue and influence, the attitude of Senator James E. Watson is mentioned. While he owes his election to the wet support, Watson went to *he senate and voted dry. And so while the friends of Mr. Bryan may name other reasons why he should be the nominee in 1920, the dry issue is not likely to be an overshadowing one. There is another man from the middle west who is looming big in the national eye, just as Governor John- ' son of California is making them nil sit up in the Republican camp. This democrat is Governor James M. Cox of Ohio. His stunt in Ohio, coming back with an unprecedented turning over of political majorities, can not be unnoticed He had attracted national attention before, and now he is a real attraction to the wise men who like to pick winners. In office he has made good in a substantial way. He has an ability and an inclination to do what is good for the people. James M. Cox has made a good Governor and the people of Ohio and the Middle West look upon him with much favor, while the ediiors are glad io proclaim him as one of their own. In Ohio in 1916 there were more newspapers back cf James M Cox and backing the whole Democratic ticket, that was ever known in a campaign in that State. Os course it Is conceded that Cha ip Clark will have a following "not to be sneezed at.” and because of war conditions (hat may or may not prevail, third term talk is progressing. However. it is hardly probable that Wilson would run a third time. While Johnson is going to have a lot to say to the Republicans who don’t like him a little weeny bit. James M. Cox is a prime favorite just now with a whole lot of Democrats who like him and who like his record and abilit y ve-y, very much. ATTENTION W. R C. AND Q. A. R. On account of the ninety-fouiih birthday anniversary of Clark Brothers. his daughter. Dr. Eliabeth Burns will keep open house Sunday afternoon from three to five o'clock. All G. A. R.. W. R C. and their friends are invited to call. Eight million trees will be available for next spring's reforesting operations in Pennsylvania from the stock of tho state nurseries.