Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 91, Decatur, Adams County, 17 April 1917 — Page 2

DALLY I) E MOCRAT Publlahad Every Evening Except Kunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER... President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE. Secretary Subscription Rates. Per Week, by carrier 10 keuts j Per Year, by carrier >5.00 Per Month, by mail.. , t .... .25 cents Per Year, by mall >3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. Perhaps you have an idea of your, own concerning the proposed new constitution that no one else wnl think of. The columns of the Daily Democrat are open to you to express your idea That’s the way to get good laws. You can't do it by keeping still and then grumbling because it's not done to suit you.. Speak up now Every woman should join the local Red Cross organization. it stands t for the loftiest duty during a time when your services are needed. The men are also asked to join and to pay the fee of one dollar, the money to be expended for purchasing such material as is needed in the work. This is a time when every one. young or old can help the country.. Take a ride out over the splendkl roads of Adams couftty and look at the fields now under cultivation if you would judge that what we say about ibis being the greatest county in aft tho wnrkl is lh»‘ truth th** whnln truth and nothing but the truth If everything we read about future prices is correct it might not be out of'place that you do your Christmas shopping now. - One of the best plans suggested for the people oi this community is that the . onimittee secure the old fair g ounds. have it plowed and harrowed. then allot it in halt-acre plots to those who will take care of it. Men who know say this ground would prove most fertile. It comprises over twenty acres and would produce enough crop to feed several hundred families. We waste enough time to cultivate it. Let's “cut - ’ sports, get down to business and meet this grave crisis a shortage of food. We live in the greatest commurtity in the greatest state in the best country on earth Then (jet's do our share toward meeting the demands. Shall we do it or shall we fail? Father Seimetz made a patriot address yesterday at the close of entertainment given at the Knigh of Columbus hall, in honor of i. names day. St Julius, and he gave several splendid thoughts that are worthy of consideration. He advised the boys to organize “Spud” clubs, instead of base ball clubs this year, that they pick up the spade and the hoe instead of the base bail bat. and the girls to pay more attention to the needle and thread, that they Iparn how to make bandages instead of playing tennis. It's the idea of helping in this time when our nation needs us and it should be engaged in IF you haven! been in ouf store to select your spring stock ot clothing and furnishings why havent you? We are waiting for you, with a stock brim full of good things at popular prices. '« D THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

tty every one You don't have to tarry a gun to be patriotic. There are many other ways just as effective. Who will be the first to organize a < iub of young men and young women who will convert their hours of leisure into hours of service for their country? That's what Father Seimetz meant and that's jnst what I ought to bi done ; KXXKXXXTrasaoaiiCKMHBMaKXe i DOINGS IN SOCIETY I WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. T uesday Sewing Club -Mrs Carrie Haubotd. Pythian Needle Club At K ol 1 . Home. V I S. Class Vida Chronister Afternoon Chi' C. V. Connell. Tdt Kappas .Mr Dan Tyndall. Wednesday. Shakespeare- Mrs. J ('. Sutou. Historical Mrs. K S. Christen. Walther League Mis-. Clara Weiland. Thursday. Presbyterian Aid Mrs F K. Frame Baptist Aid Mrs. John Everett. Do Your Best Class Mrs. Hero Steele. Friday Philathea Mrs. S E Hite ~ Commonly we say a judgment falls on a man for something in him we can not abide. John Seldom There will be a reception for the uew member.- of the Christian hurea at the church .tonight at 7:3". « very interesting program will be given. Sperjgl musical numbers will be given and several talks by different .alt ■ Rev.’A. L. MartiiFis expecting t Im here to give a talk; refresh™--ills will be served All members of the ( liun h are urged to be present W. Paul Marsh. Minis'.!. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan.spent las. evening in Fort Wayne with friends. Miss Della Sellemeyer lead the study on “Cuba" for the Young Woman's Auxiliary of the Reformed Missionary society when Miss Ru’.li Mayer ent. ifliined last evening Af'er the lessons there were social amusements. including contents and musig. Miss Ruth Whipple, of Portland, was th. guest of Miss Tolik Meiig-r-. over the week-end. ■ • ; . Sutton will be hostess to the Shakespeare club Wednesday afternoon. Twenty-two were guests Sunday at a fine dinner party at the Ernest Tumbleson home northwest of the city. After the Pythian Sisters' lodge fast evening. Mrs. F.d Miller was given -a farewell surprise. A picnic lunch was served in the dining room, ang games and amusements contributed to the good time later Mrs. Miller, who with her husband, leave next week for their future home in i >rt Wayne, was presented with a set of six < tit-glass goblets, as a parting gift, in recognition of the good will borne for her. Te Research club closed its year's study last evening at the home of Mrs. Will Kremers when Mis. Dan Sprang had a tine paper pn "Mexico.” This was combined with a map study. Current events, as well as subtopics, were given on this subject, making a very complete presentation of all phases of a country particularly interesting at this time. A week from this (Gening, the club will give a banquet at the Pythian home, this being their annual closing' soc ial func - tion. o COUKT MOUbt NEWS. A motion to quash the affidavit against Herman Gillig was filed. The case of vs. HollandSt. Louis Sugar company, polbtting stream, set for April *4, was continued. Tiie Statj case against F. TM. G ard was reset for May 27. The case of Elizabeth Kellerman, et al. was reset for June 2? In the Elias L. Sheets, et al. drain petition matte*, a motion to strike out the remonstrance was sustained. and i sxeeptiohs taken by remon»trator«. 1 lay. el al Fred Stuler. Frank Kern and Louis < Workman-were excused from the reg- ; liar jury panel. t 1 R. H. Hartford fijed appointment nd oath as spec ini judge- of the Bruce jibble vs. Martin-Klepper C impnnv 1 ase. Undertaking for eoSts was filed 1 >y the plaintiff and approved by onrt. Rule absolute to answer in ’ ive days. ' Elizabeth B. Robinson, administra- 1

trix of the Daisy Houts estate, filed h inventory number one which was I proved. In the estate of Jacob Kaesc-r, ue'itlon by the surviving widow for order | on the administrator* to turn over to her tin- sum of >SW, her statutory at lowance; and also the petition of all I heirs and devisees to have' all |s r»onlal property turned over to the with v of the decedent for her use and beii- - fit, were sustained and order imoje accordingly. The claim of Hettie Pontius, tor >6OO against the John Pontius estate, was docketed and will be heard as a case. The claim of Miss Hetti" I ontius was allowed in the sum of fteH) This is in the John Pontius est t<e. John Schoenletn pleaded guilty tn child desertion in the cir< ui: court yesterday and was sentenced 'o from one to seven years in the state reformatory. Sentence was suspended on condition that he pay every wo weeks, the sunt of eight dollars for the support of his child. The n-iyinents are to begin May 1. Schoenleln is twenty-four years old. His wife, whe was formerly Miss Mary Wagoner, s in quite poor health and she and their child are at the home of her ta-r-nts. Mr. and Mrs Nic k Wag, co A niarrigge license waa issued ibis afternoon at three o'clock »o Reuben Schindler, farmer, of Berne, born Ftbruary 1. 1873, son of Christ D SoWncr, to wed Aldine Amstutz, born Mav t7. 1890. daughter of John A. Amstutz The grooms first wife died August. 1911 William Butler quantified as guardian of Ethel G. Butler, minor h<-i- c.t Jessi- Williams. His bond is >SJO. z Elizabeth B. Robinson, admitvsn? trfx of the Daisy Houts estate filed petition te sell property a’ less than the regular nolle* provided Th- :>• - tition was sustained, the sale to be public after notice as provided bystatute. Real estate transfers: ac hn J t •<.’» Scherer to Samuel E. Rap -. lots 88, S 9 and 9IJ. Geneva. $1500; Trustees I, ■■ atur cemetery to Dick M. Fulton lot 247 Dec atur. >3O; Mont E Eyanso’i to Fred Bultemeier. 103.67 acres of lb ot township, quit claim deed. s•>: Cordelia I. Townsend, executrix to Fred Koenig, lots 483. 4'4. Decatm. $ Cordelia 1. Townsend, executrix, to Lewis A. Graham, lot 769. l>-catur. >600: Clyde S Weist to John Ni >il, 5 acres of Wabash township. Vfffii U-BOAT FIRES FIRSH SHOT OF THE WAR (CONTINUER) FROM PAGE ONRI At least three million of and Englands best troops are probablylighting along this gigantic front. More- guns that the world has ever known before in one operation are belching forth death over this stretch of 170 miles. It was along the famous “Aisne line' that the French made their greatest advances in the first blows struck by General Nivelie. It was here that the Germans stood firm after the retreat following the battle of Marne. The point of Nivelles wedge was pushed into the German line at a point about midway between Soissons and Rheims. with another smashing blow struejc coincidentally around Berry Au Bac. where the German line turns and twists around Rheimti. Ten thousand prisoners and a great quantity of supplies captured attested the irresistible force of these two great blows. Meanwhile the British forces have not stopped the ,orce of their own drive. Like a skillful boxer. General Haig was "mixing' his blows today on the entire British front of 50 (Hid miles. Battle front dispatches indicated the perfect co-ordination of the Franco-British drive in the synchronous attacks of both great armies. Haig i>as smashing away with Lens almost in his grasp; he smashed again nearer Cambrai; he pushed forward" north of St. Quentin. I • London. Apr 17 -(Special to Daily Democrat! Field Marshal Haig today jammed his British forces a mile ( loser to Le Catelet and the main line of German communications between Cambria and St Quentin "In the neigliborhoml of Ephey. we captured Tombois farm and at night Rained ground along the spur northeast of Hphey station, taking a few , prisoners, he reported today. Zurich. Apr. 17- (Sjwcial to Daily , Democrat; \ report rmrmui here today det lured that Turkey and Bdl• i garia linv- formally broken oft rcia- , tiona with the Fnited States. PE.MO( RAT WAXT ADS PAY BIG. I

FAREWELL WORD' Ministerial Association Expresses Appreciation of the Work of i OF REV. J. 11. RILIANG ——. * And His Family, V\ ho (io io Van Wert, Ohio, to Take Up New Charge. The ministerial association of this . city passed the following resolution. ( In farewell to the Rev Rilling and | family who go to their new charge- at ( Van Wert, Ohio: In view of the fact that Rev. J H Rilling and his family, who for five , years have served the Evangelical* church of tills city, are alaiut to leave 1 for their new field of labor. Van Wer'J 0., the ministerial association of this' city desires to express its highest ap-l predation and commendation of the work of Brother Rilling and his fatn-1 ily while working in this city. They at all times manifested a deep interest in the moral and spiritual welfare of the city and worked for its civic improvement. No doubt the completion of the handsome new church will always stand as a monument to their untiling efforts and therefore is also another one of his splendid contributions to our city, through his people, under their leadership. We feel that we lose good and faithful co-workers and wish them God's richest blessings in their future work. Be ft resolved, that a copy of two <>i these testimony's be sent to Broth* :- Rilling and his family and for public:: tion in each of the daily papers. Fred F. Thornburg, Pres. L W. Stolte, Sec. o — CO-WORKERS TO WILLSHIRE. The Co-Workers of the M E church in response to an invitation from the M. E. church at Willshire, to assist them in their meeting there, left here last evening at 6:10, and on arriving In Willshire found a warm welcome awaiting them. The meeting was one of the best of a series of spec ial meetings that has been held there for the past three weeks by Rev. Davis. of Akron. Ohio. It was an inspiring sight when fifteen strong men, many of them past middle age. came forward and surrendered their lives to Christ. The Co-Workers had charge of the music, and also did effective personal work. They were accompanied by their pastor, the Rev. Fred F. Thornburg, who assisted ui the after service. CO-WORKERS. There will be a meeting of the CoWorkers this evening at the church. Let' every member be present as there is some important business to transact. The chorus will also rehoarse at this time. MEL J. BUTLER. FUNERAL SATURDAY Leo Weber returned this afternoon from Fort Wayne where he has b •- i on account of the death of his gra -'i father. John Weber, Sr. The funeral will be Saturday morning at nine o'clock from the St. Paul's Kgtholit church, Fort Wayne. His death oc cured yesterday noon. NOTICE TO AUTO OWNERS All automobile owners are notified by the police both in running and parking tn have their lights, both nt -d and tail lights burning, they are a"so warned against speeding. fAjneral° CHANGE Funeral services for Mrs. Leona Carney will be Wed>erday ’afternoon at two o’clock at the home i't 803 North Walnut street, instead of at the Methodist church as at first announced. MH’ICi: Ol \I>MI\ISTIt ATHI \ SII.K of i’flhmin ti. rnorr.it m . Notice is hereby given that the undersigned. Elizabeth Itobinson. a<lmin-i«:ratt-lx the estate of ih*i«y H. Houts. <le»-eased, wilt offer f-»r sale, at p’tblh iiiicti’in on th»* pn-mises known ’ as 222 S'Oitli Third struct, on . ' sntitrdny. thu X w th Dnyot Kprll. 1917. between the hours of o' !oek a nu. | auil I o’clock p m.. the following personal pv {arty, to-wit: ' one piano and bench, writing desk and. chair, dresser, brass bed and mat- 4 tress, orre lot of bethling. b»»d clothes , and spreads, Irohing board, base bu/n-i er an«l coal stove, htrge leather rm K- ' 4 ers. library table, book eases, parlor « hairs, mirror, six pair la< »* curtains ( sewing ma< hine. Joi <»f books, retrig- | eratov. i-bum sweeper, one lot of) dishes, lot of silvurwam rtiirs. rAr- | pets, trunks, one diamond ring and ♦ one set ring ami many ’other articles! too nurnerons r<» mention. *|Vrnra of s.-ilr. ’ r on ail sums where the amount of purchase es.-reds three months’ I thnr will be jrtvrn purchaser, to iw rvhlem,‘Hl by pr»>missutv note ben’ing H per cent Interest after inatmity, ( with suttif ient snret? All sums less than I* nn he paid uaMi on day of s ELJZ M’.ETII RoBI N‘S< >N. i Adminifttratt ix. * Hpoper & Lenhart, Atty». 17-2 1-20

ACTIVE STEPS . WERE TAKEN (CONTINUED FRUM PAGE ONE) ly organixed. Dr. Smith, m. choirmuu, ha" Drs. S. D. Bcuvrro uml 8. 1 Hoffman, te »o*lßtant». The meeting bmt night woo not pnrIKJHed to be entertaining But they got down to "brans tncku" nt o' 1 " xtrlking iiiem miuunly on the head, after a prayer by Rev. J. U. Hanna, and two patriotic songs, lead li> I’l' Fretl Patteraon. Dr. Rayl, of Monroe, was present, and Dr. Smith called upon him to tel! something of Germany and its Red Crow work Dr Rayl spent a year in Germany in study, but left just before war was declared At that time, there was no thought of war. heme he did not observe the Red Cross work there in its greatest action He told of the German nature and comli tions: tiie extreme kindness and hoe pitality of tiie common German peop!-' but touched on the arrogance of the upper or military classes. He told ot tiie strict discipline which governs tiie Germans in every phase of their .life. Attorney C. L. Walters gave a short I impromptu talk in which he urg“d the importance of preparedness for a situation that is fraught with mtrv possibilities. The beet we can do is to prepare to alleviate any suffering that may come. Dr. Smith then laid before the m<-e ing the perpoeea of the call; and < ■ Red Cross work told of tiie confer ence with Postmaster Miller at the head of the work in Fort Wayne, much of which has already been printed ih a prior article in the Democrat. He called upon Dr. Beavers to explain the Red Cross work further, which he did in a clear way. much of which has also been printed in a prior article. Both doctors told how the organization knows no enemy, extending aid to foe as well as friend; how it aids in any accident, automobile. cyclone, wreck, and other disasters; told of the strict observance of rules of order required, in the makin t and packing supplies; and of carrying out the other work. The factors of the work include the making of bandages, gowns, socks, dresses, etc.; their tmtking into regu lation boxes; all work being made and done according to regulation patterns and directions Tiie "first aid" classes Instruct in binding wounds, staunching blood, splinting fractured bones, resuscitating arpliyxiated or drowned; persons; hospital and other care for injured as “first aid" before a doctor s arrival. He gave figures showing the United States has a much lower ratio of Red Cross members according to its popu lation, than other countries at war and urged the increasing thereof. Dr. Beavers, who was at Ft. Wayne yesterday, stated that there may 1>» some otjectioß to this counjy becom ing an auxiliary of tiie Fort Wayne chapter, and it may be necessary o organize a separate chapter. Fo>t Wayne is working to get one of Hiunit hospitals. In case of tilts establishment. the wounded from this di' trict can be brought tn a center near er home for convalescence. However, the matter of organization will be more thoroughly entered into, at the next meeting, when the election committee will report. In the me n time, the aid of every person is askel in helping tiie organization grow an.l tiie sooner to begin instruction and therefore active work in preparation to help those who may be wounded in tiie defense of their country . Funds will be needed to buy Gie materials, supplies, etc., and contributions for this will be weeded. Mat Kirsch headed tiie list with >5 and others will follow liberally. Literature bearing on the work will is* se cured as soon as possible, there being a shortage on account of tiie greatly increased demand. NUMBER OF MOVINGS A number of movings are in ord«r. Tiie H L. Merry family has moved from Fifth sti’het to the a. R. B. i] home, corner of Third and Madison, it. tl’.e house recmitly vacated by the Jesse Helms, who moved to Flint. The bous; 1 on Fifth street made vacant by the Merry's removal will b° occupied by the F. M. Murrnye, residence on Madison lias !>een purchased by tiie Misses Celia and Cecil Andrews, and with h will be occupied by Mrs. C. T. Rainier, Mrs Agnes Andrews and daughters, Celia ami Cecil. — © —— ... WHAT, INDEED? “You ask and urge us to plant gardens" a voice called over the teFN phone this morning. “Now, wtmt would you do if you did put out a garden and the neighbors' chickens (ante and torr it -Up. affiSftl?” What, indeed? A word to the wise, is sufficient

NO WONDER HE SMILES Who wouldn’t he happy when behind one of our newest effects in bhirts and Ties. Some pretty ones just received, featuring all the colors tor Spring and Summer wear. Shirts cents to $3.50 Ti cs 25 cents to SI.OO HOLTHOUSE”SCHULTE & CO. GOOD CLOTHES FOR MEN AND HOYS

ONE HUNDRED TEN —I (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE! ed upon me the gravity ami •eriotis* ness of the situation that confronts, us. saying solemnly that now is not, the time for slackers It is the sol > emn duty that every young man to the colors willingly and enthusuu- I thaily, for our government is depend j ing at this time upon the loyalty of I the young men to volunteer, trustingp that they will '..avt <uch a high senself ■ of feeling of duty that it will not bej, ! necessary for the goveninivit to re-j ■ sort to conscription at this tfme.L ■ These ninety-one men who have en-| that you come forward now ami help* us fill up our ranks We will b. at the Denim. t office or Herald office. , You will know where to find us. 1 The people of Decatur haw fully ’ organized for earnest and efficient |i service. The Red Cross work is go- 1 ing on with enthusiasm. The young < men must do their dutv. Loyaliy.’ CHARI.EB R. DUNN. , “ALL MAN" A strikingly convincing story of an apparent idler. Jim Stake as play.-t ( by David Warwick is a character you! 1 will like even when he is foolishly! r wasting his youth in harmful pleasure 1 When he is shown the real opinion his | father and other decent men hold for 1 * him, he Is big enough to admit the er-! 1 tor of his actions He immediately ‘ proceeds to undertake the mat.ag. ' ment of a poor paying ranch his father ■ owns in Wyoming, and amid nature's wonders, all the great strength of his ' ; character is brought out, and he is en- ' abled to return in less titan a y»-»r. 1 even more sueceseful than his father '• ’ had dared to hope. A beautiful little 1 love story run.' through the play, and 1 the lovers are brought together in a 1 new and novel manner At the Cr>'a- 1 tai tonight , | ABSCONDER CAPTURED Ralph Btas, employed at a Rock- ' ford. Ohio restaurant was captured ' hare Monday night by N ight Policeman 1 Reynolds, ot. a charge of abscond! ig ’ with the funds of the firm f „ r w , i()! ( I , I’ 6 rl<Pd ' Pohce notified ' t.ie total officers who located stark in J 1 a room at the Murray Uotel. Stars ‘ 1 went hack to Ohio with the Ohio offi- i rials without any trouble. He niil . ted his guilt. -— —

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TRY GROWING THESE New York. April 17—The p.„ has had numerous inquiries from tu -readers among growers asking f same question—“"What is dasho-n-The following facts about this nw vegetable, known as (he .- n , ( tuber,” come from the United sta,, Department of Agriculture ;; those contemplating planting th . u siiodM get additional tafonnatna from the Department especially as . . what might cause a crop failure ;> is always well to be right brf. nventuring out or> i new pr tn They grow in low. wet er.mml They are the rival of Irish pjtj. toes. They from 3mt to 40<> bush k ter acre, under normal •■i while Irish |M>tatoes under conditions yield alutut Hat hush- • Dashcetw have gone 6<Mt to hu.ii. els to the acre * Dasheens nre 50 ; • r nutriment than either ictuit or ii i potatoes. The starch grains in th- -t mhch liner, making them mere easttr digested than Irish or sweet potstoes. They are used in hospitals for atvalfds. There nre a number of but the variety n < omni, nd- .1- agovernment after trying all <•: th a is the one originating in the LsUad of Trinidad, off the coast of Sottik America. Dasheens keep about the '.mt' Irish potatoes. If banked iu th<- 1 so as not to freeze, they can r taken from the garden all whiter j(rt as needed. The leav<»s of th-! d;’,shi-it. in the open, are said u> Is -u tor of spinach, and wh'-n grown m the shade, the steins an <n'-ly s ;ival ot — - HOLTHOUSE-WEBER The weddirrg of Anthony Hol'lvia-e and Miss Amelia Weber will take Place tomorrow morning at the St Marys Catholic church, as but will be very quiet owing to ’ e death of the bride's gr <;<li John Weber, Sr. tn’Fort It yne j - terday. FOUND—Bunch of keys. Owner mahave same by calling on Jac"*" Martin and paying for this ad.