Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 137, Decatur, Adams County, 12 June 1917 — Page 1

Volume XV. Number 137.

THE PETROLITE IS SUBMARINED Another American Steamer Goes Down—Boat Load of Survivors in Port. BED CROSS WEEK Proclaimed by Gov. Good-rich-Official Returns from Registration. (United PrcM Service) Washington, June 12—(Special to Daily Democrat) — The American steamer Petrolite has been sunk by a German submarine, the state depaitment was advised today in a telegram. A boat in charge of the third mate with the chief engineer and 8 men reached shore. Two boats we'e missing. The state department’s advices do not say how many men were in the missing boat.. (United Press Service) Indianapolis. June 12—(Special to i Daily Democrat)—Governor Goodrich' today issued a proclamation setting aside the week of June 25 as Red Cross week. Every one was urged by the governor to give generously and in a spirit of patriotism that the work of the Red Cross might be successful'y continued. j (United Press Service) Indianapolis, June 12—Special to Da(ily Democrat) —The final figures on registration for Indiana are 254,575 according to announcements made today by Jesse Eschbach, state con- 1 scription officer. He will wire the figures to Washington. Washington. June 12— (Special to Daily Democrat) —The senate today adopted the conference report on the Gregory espionage I ill. The message now goes to the president for his signature. Rome. June 12—(Special to Dally Democrat) —Italy’s new Prentenio is not intended to supplant hut rather to harmonize with the Jsonzo and Carso activities of her army. Emphasis was laid on the fact that the war office intends to permit no lessening of the drive toward Criesce. by officials today. Washington. D. C., June 11-(Spe-cial to Daily Democrat)—Total registration for selective service will be approximately 9.250.000 according to revised figures given out today by Provost Marshal General Crowder. The number is more than one million below the original census estimate. While officials realize there are probably thousands of slackers they pointed out folowing the revision of estimates that the number will be far less than at first expected. Revision of the figures was made when the provost marshal general’s office realized that in using census figures officials did not take into account the fact that about 600,000 men of eligible age already have volunteered for service in the regular army, national guard, navy and marine corps. Another factor in the revision was belated realization that census >u reau estimates—made previous to the war—did not take into account tle fact that in the past three years immigration has practically stopped. Paris. June 12— (Special to Daily Democrat (—Active artillery fire from | German guns at several points and | repulses of enemy raids comprised the fighting activities detailed in to- ( day’s official statement. I The artillery fire was "rather vio-. lent,” the war office said, against Californie plateau, southeast of Corbeny, around Mont Blanc and Cormllet. . •We repulsed reconnoissances at several points, imprisoning several,” the statement said. (By Ed L. KeeiTunited Press staff correspondent) London, June 12-(Special to Daily Democrat)—On every western front today allied pressure was squeezing the Teutonic grip with increasing Bt Field h Marshal Haig, profiting by his newly won and dominating positions on the Wytschaete-Messines ridge, forced relinquishment by t.ie enemy of an additional patch ot Belgian territory, just west of Warneton end according to front dispatches to-

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day. was gaining elsewhere on this I same general front. I To i he south, the French pressure on the ha- e of the now badly butter'd > Hindenburg line was steadily IncreasIng In conflict marked by Intense arI tlUerylng. • At that particularly timely moiAe.il, ; Italy is apparently started on another .offensive, This time the blow Is in the Trentino adding another theater 'of active fighting to the great wars de- | velopernent. Italy has just concluded the first stage of one highly successful offensive in the Uarao. Austria must keep great forces constantly massed there to meet the menace of General Cadorna's ever tightening grip on Trieste, now almost In sight of the Italian fighters. Today she must likewise hurry reserves to the Trentino, in efforts to stop impeachment on her own , territory. What makes the now Italian drive of particular interest here is the fact that lighting is over Teutonic ground. It is one of .he I few places in the world war in Europe lat least where the Teutons are find-' , ing the battle brought home to them, on their own land. There is still hope here that Russia may be revived Into participating in the fighting. Just now military ex , perts realize Germany has thinned h >r lines on the Russian fronts in order, to mass reserves against allied atI tacks elsewhere. Dispatches received here Indicated full realization in Germany of this situation. Particular emphasis was laid on reports of anxiety felt in Ger ' many over the effect of President, i Wilson's message to Russia backed up I by England and France. BULLETIN Paris. June 12—(Special to Da’ly i Democrat)—An American army med I heal unit, comprising 150 men and 75: women nurses, has arrived at a I French town, it was announced today. The unit is from Chicago. Il was accorded a heart welcome by the French townspeoole. The unit referred to is probably the one organized at Northwestern university and which has recently been ia England. Vienna. June 12—(Special to Daily Democdat)— Vfter great sacrifice, the enemmy penetrated our trenches northwest of Ariago, only to be later completely ejected." declared an official statement today of the Italian if fensive in the Trentino. The expected Italian attack on the Settecomuni plateau and in the Sugana valley began several days of artillery firing, the war office said. Stockholm, June 12—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Not more than 400 Americans now remain in the central empires, according to estimates compiled today by United States Minister Morris. Nearly all of these are in Berlin and are Americans whose business ties have induced them to stay. Very few Americans are now in Sweden awaiting return to America. The country, however, has become a mecca for Russian refugees—particj ularly the old aristocratic families. I (By William G. Shepherd, United Press Staff Correspondent) Petrograd. June 12 —‘"No man in the Russian army dares speak of a separate peace; if he did, his comrades would shoot him instantly." declared Nicholas Nackoff, a former New York editor, who returned today from the front. “I made a tour urging an offensive war. in behalf of the workmen’s and soldiers’ council,” he continued. "I met nine different) regiments and spoke in all to probably 40,000 j men. I think I can therefore speak | with authority when I say that no soldier would consent to a separate 'peace by Russia" o— — SPECIAL CAR To Take Ben Hurs to Fort Wayne Attention is again called to the special car that will take the Ben Hurs ■ and others who wish to go to Fort Wayne, leaving here at 5:30 standard time; or 6:30 eastern time. Special . rates will be effective if tickets are secured of Ben Hur committees. IHORSES LOOSE AGAIN ‘ The police were called out last ’ night and this morning to try and catch two wild horses that were run- , ning loose in the north end of town. ' These horses have done considerable s damage to gardens and have caused Jno little loss. This morning the I- horrses could not be found and it is a believed that their owners have >- caught them and tied them up.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, June 12, 1917.

TWO (RE MARRIED p! 1 r Co-incidence is That Two Girl Friends Are Marsied Same Evening. 11 ‘ IMISS IRETA JACKSON And Albert Buckmaster in ’ Ft. Wayne—Miss Thomas and Mr. Russell Here. i , Mrs. Charles Jackson, of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. Dee Jackson, of Ft. I Wayne, were witnesses of the wedding •i of their sister. Miss Ireta Jackson, i 'former Decatur girl and Albert Buck- ■ master, which was solemnized SaturJ day evening at the Presbyterian parisonage In Fort Wayne, by the Rev. . I Henry B. Masters. Mr. Buckmaster is also an Adams county boy, being a son of Dick Buckmaster. of near Preble. He is a machinist and is employed at his trade -by the Dudlow Company, in Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Buckmaster are now at home in that city. The bride is a daughter of William Jackson, of Market street and has been employed in Fort Wyne for some time. The couple has many friends who rejoice with them in their happiness. A happy coincidence is that the wedding of the bride’s intimate friend. Miss Mattie Thomas. granddiHighter of Abraham Railing, of Market street, took place in this city at about (he i same time, to Roy Russell, a mechaui ic of Middletown, Ohio, son of Grant I Russell. Rev. Rogers of the Baptist church officiated. WHITE STAGS TO NEVADA A case of White Stags was shipped yesterday by Henry Thomas, the manufacturer of the famous “smoke” to IT. G. Reynolds at Curie. Nevada, who has acquainted himself with the smoke with a smile. SECRET IS TOLD / When Cat Jumps Out of Bag—Wedding of Erma Houk and Mr. Lewton WILL BE JUNE 16TH Next Saturday—Bride-elect Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Houk. — — The wedding of Wilson Lewton. of Fort Wayne, and Miss Erma Houk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Houk, of N. Seventh street has been annuonced to take place next Saturday. June 16. While the date is announced the details of the approaching event, however, are being carefully kept from their many friends. The groom is a son of the late Chester and Minnie Lewton, and until moving to Ft. Wayne several years ago, resided here. He is employed in the offices of the Electric Works, in Fort Wayne. Miss Houk is a graduate of the Decatur high school; has been a teacher in the county schools since, and is highly talented in music anil in other ways. Both are fine young people The date of the wedding was announced in a pretty way by the brideelect at a party Saturday afternoon from one to five o'clock at which she ' entertained a group of her nea-est friends at her home. A portion of the time was spent in knotting two comforts for the hostess. Late' came a I story-writing contest; and music. A delectable luncheon was served, the hostess and her mother being assisted by the groom’s grandmother, Mis. George Dutcher. Baskets of white spring flowers beautified the home. The announcement was made in an 1 interesting manner immediately as--1 ter the luncheon when a cat was let out of a bag. The cat was caught by • Miss Helen Fonner who undid the pink s ribbon attached to a card on which 1 it was written that whispered se “ crets and hidden deeds would be diss closed upon peeping within. A pee;: e was taken revealing the names of tin principals and the date of the import

)nnt event, and the "cal" was Indeed "out of the bag." Guests were Mrs. George Dutcher, Misses Clara Bokneehi, Bessie Wilder Catherine Christen, Helen Fonnei; ■> Mr. and Mrs Harry Friedline and Miss Georgia Yotise, Monroeville; Mrs. Fred Nye. Mr. and Mrs. Gass and Wilson Lewton and Mrs. Lawrence Lewion of Fort Wayne. o . REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY The regular business meeting and j luncheon of the Decatur Rotary club 1 will be held Wednesday evening at prompt 6:45 o’clock at the Madison hotel. This meeting promises to be a real interestnig one and every member is urged to be present. “TANKS FOR THE MON” SAYS NOTE Bold Tramp Invades Gaffer Home and After Binding and (Jagging Little Girl RANSACKS THE HOUSE Girl Found by Neighbor Just in Time to Prevent Her Suffocation. Twelve-year-old Celia Gaffer, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gaffer, gagged, head hooded in an old coat, hands and feet hound to the pantry door. The Peter Gaffer house ransacked and turned topsy-turvey from first to ; second floor. A note written in pencil on a threecornered little piece from a magazine sheet, bearing the words. "Tanks for the mon," left on the bed from which twenty dollars had been abstracted. All this confronted a neighbor when she entered the Gaffer home on , Ninth street at 1 -o’clock this afternoon for a Jriendly chat. A bold robtier had entered the home in the absence of all others, in broad daylight and had committed one of the boldest robberies known in several years. Mrs. Gaffer had gone across the road but a few moments before to join the festivities at the Jay Cline home, incident to a barn raising. She left her twelve-year-old daughter at home washing dishes. When Miss Christene Hook, a neighbor, went in a few moments later to play on the piano, as usual, for a short time, she found the little girl in her strange predicament. She summoned Mrs. Gaffer at once, and they, in ■turn, the police. The little girl was very nearly smothered with the gag and in addition with the heavy coat that bound I her head. Her arms were cut from her efforts in trying to free herself from the thongs which bound her to the door. She rallied, however, and although (Continued on Page Two) HE HAS RESIGNED C. H. Rittenhouse, Science Teacher, Resigns to Take the Superintendency I OF THE SCHOOLS At Wilton, N. D.—Reported to School Board at Meeting Last Evening. i - C. H. Rittenhouse, of Huntington, 1 who finished out the term begun by ! Miss Martha Gibbons, as teacher r f ' science in the Decatur high school last 1 year, and who was selected for that 1 department again next year, has resigned to take the superintendency of the schools at Wilton, N. D. for the en- • suing year. Such was the matter as B considered by the school board at its meeting last evening. A new teach--11 er will be selected to take his place, lhe latter part of this month or the *• first of next. y k There was also present at the meeth ing last evening, a Mr. Price, of Fort )■ Wayne, who demonstrated the Nations' al system of heating and ventilating p for the proposed new schoolhouse. This e demonstration was given at the city t- hall last evening.

ITHREE MORE DAYS • I i In Which to Buy a Liberty Bond and That Fact I Will be Announced f BY COURT HOUSE BELL [I ' Which Will Toll at 9 O’clock Each Night—Boy Scouts a Busy Bunch. The court house bell will toll three times at nine o'clock tonight, twice to '! morrow night and once Thursday | , night to notify the people of the num ’ her of days remaining in which buy | a Liberty Bond. C. A. Dugan, Adants ' county chairman, received a telegram from ('. F. ('hilils, Indiana chairman j asking that this be done and he h is so arranged. The hanks will remain open in the evenings for receiving upplications and the big campaign will continue up to Friday of this week. Have you bought yours? The Boy Scouts are a busy bunch of little fellows this week, doing their “bit" for their country. Yesterday they distributed circulars giving details of the Liberty Bond campaign and this morning, bright and early, they were out gathering them up. Several of the boys have secured as many as seven applications and it is believed they will secure the necessary ten which entitles them to a “war medal" from the U. S. Government. The boys are busy these days . and deserve much credit. Monroe will have a public flag raising next Sunday afternoon and everybody is invited. The program now being prepared includes music by a Decatur orchestra, speeches by Lieutenant H. O. Jones, of Berne, Rev. Marsh, of this city and Mayor R. O. Gary. DIED IN SOUTH John Marbaugh Dies on the Train Enroute to Sanitarium at Nashville. WAS SICK LONG Deceased V eteran of Spanish- American War — Leaves Three Children. Because he could not stand the high altitude while crossing the I mountains, John W. Marbaugh of this 1 , city suffered a lung hemorrhage | while enroute to a sanitarium at ■ | Nashville, Tenn., which resulted in j hi» death. Mr. Marbaugh had for many years been a sufferer from tuberculosis and was enroute to the south, where he thought the change in' climate might benefit his illness. However, the mountain air proved disastrous to his weakened condition and he passed away aboard the train near Williamson, West Va, from which place the remains were sent back to Decatur, arriving here yes terday afternoon at 3:23 over the G. R. & I. Mr. Marbaugh was born in Ohio in July, 1864, being fifty-three years pld at death. He was a member of Companies F and. W, during the Spanish-American war, serving in the infantry. Fora number of years he was watchman for the G. R. & 1. at the Adams street crossing and was ’ known by a great number of people. He was also affiliated with the Moose lodge of this city. Besides the widow the deceased f leaves three children, and a mother . residing In Ohio. His father died 5 eight years ago. , The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock at the home, corner Eighth and Jefferson streets, ’ Rev. Thornburg officiating 1 . Interment will be made in the Decatur cemetery. Military record —John W. Marbaugh t served five years as a regular army • maJi, most of the time being spent in ? the Philippine Islands. He was a 3 member of Company L, 18th Unit >d y States Infantry, was discharged for disability and drew a pension for same.

I TUMBLESON VS. liuTCHER I- In the case of James Tombleson v; I A? ('. Butcher, suit on account d< ' mnnd $1.40, Judgment was awnrdid: ■ the defendant who filed a counteroialm. Butcher owed Tumbleson the above amount which Butcher claims Tumbleson did not try to get through I a peaceful settlement but brought the , case to Squire Kintz’ court. However | when the evidence was brought forth I ' It was discovered that Tumbleson owed Butcher $2.80 more than was owed to the plaintiff and consequent-1 ly the judgment was rendered against the plaintiff. Squire Kintz oniered payment of the debt and costs of the case. o

ON THE PROGRAM Are Several Decatur Ladies —For Methodist District Missionary Meeting. — IN FORT WAYNE Session to Open Thursday Afternoon—Convention Closes Friday Night. Many members of the Decatur Methodist. Woman’s Home Missionary society will go to Fort Wayne Thursday and Friday to attend the eighteenth annual meeting of tne society, of the Fort Wayne district. Decatur has two of the district .officers—Mrs. F. F. Thornburg, who is vice president, a ini Mrs. F. V. Mills, who is corresponding secretary. Several Decatur ladies are on the program. The program will o|>en at 1:30, meeting at 1 o'clock, and in full is as follows: Thursday Afternoon, 1:30 O'clock Song—America. Praise Service —Mrs. F. A. Hall, Auburn. Communion Service—Dr. W. W. Martin, assisted by visiting pastors. Greetings—Rev. U. S- A. Bridge. Key Note—(Conf. Pres.) Mrs. J. C. White, Marion. Ladies’ Quartet—First Church, Fort Wayne. Porto Rico—Mrs. Richard 1). Myers, Decatur. Our tVork (Cons. Officers) —Mrs. Emma Daniels, Decatur. Mrs. Earl Naftzger. Winona, Miss Margaret Hand, Union City. Report of Children's Work —Mrs. H. E. Tribolet. Children’s Hour —Mrs. H. E. Tribolet, First Church. Mrs. Copperston -, Simpson Church. Miscellaneous Business. Adjournment. Automobile Ride. Evening Session, 7:30 O'clock District Secretary of Young People's Work, Mrs. Robert Harding, presiding. Young Ladies' Processional. Devotions — Mrs. Charles Easlv, i First Church. Report —District Secretary of Young People. Mixed Quartet —Simpson Church. Playlet, “If”—Y. W. Auxiliary.] Wayne St. Church. Address — ("National Field Secretary) Mrs. David Bowers, Delaware, Ohio. Offering. Tableau — Simpson Queen Hsthers. Friday Morning, 8:30 O'clock Praise Serrvk-e —Miss Mary Comesky. Spencerville. Minutes. Address—Mrs. David Bowers. Vocal Duet—Miss Davis, Mrs. Naftzger. What Hath Been Wrought?—Told by Auxiliaries. Corresponding Secretaries and Queen Esther Representatives. Reports—(a) District Vice President; (b) District Corresponding Secrretary; (c’ District Treasurer. Election of Officers. Vocal Solo-Mrs. C. C. Price, Fort Wayne. My Work -(Conference Officer) Mrs. Sadie Pennel, Peru. Noontide Prayer. Afternoon Session 12:45. "Method Hour" District Officers. 1:30 O’clock Organ Prelude—Mrs. F. F. Thorn- j burg, Decatur. Quiet Hour-Mrs. E. Hickman, Fo’ti Wayne. Minutes Address —L. B. Gatten. Auburn. (Continued 'on Page Three)

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JUST WHAT TO 00 And How and When and Where Taken Up by “First Aid’’ Class THE CLASS ORGANIZES At Dr. S. D. Beavers Home —Great Need for Home Red Cross Workers.

| Mrs. Jessie Burdg was elected pres- ' idem and Mrs.’Fred Patterson, secreI tary of the first Decatur class in Red ,lCrross "First Aid department, whicii > met last evening at the Dr. S. I). Beavers home for organization Monday evening, beginning at eight o’clock was also selected as the time for the weekly meeting. Dr. Beavers will i kindly give an hour or hour and a half of his time on that evening for instruction of the classes. Dr. Beavers gave a very comprc- . hensive and enlightening lecture last evening in which he outlined the duties of a “first aider." One who has had this instruction is supposed to take charge of persons afflicted with . any sudden illness or injury, and to . care for them until more skilled aid is secured, the calling of a physician i being one of the duties of the “first ' aider", if a physician is needed. How to determine the nature of the affliction and what to do to best re- . lieve and care for the patient until . more skilled care comes, was e.jdain- ■ ed in his lecture very clear.y and in ■ detail. At the meeting next week, a review of the previous lesson will be , had before the new subject relating • to bandages is taken up. The class last evening ha J grewn to eighteen members, and now includes Mesdames Phil Macklin. Hila Murray, Fred Patterson, C. H. Schafer W. A. Kuebler. J. C. Hanna, W. J. Horton, Al Burdg, S. D. Beavers, Sim Hain, T. J. Durkin. Fred Heuer. (’ F. Davidson: Misses Madge Hite. Agnes Gillig Marie Daniels. Jessie M.tgley and Effie Haines. Workers Needed. Following the regular lesson, questions were asked and the discussion thereof was very helpful. The meet- * ing took on rather a serious phase as the possibilities of a greatly p.oiorged war, and its greater need for workers in all departments was toue'.-.od upon. Even now there is a dearth 'if bandages and other hospital supplies for the injured and it has recently been necessary to wrap the wounded French soldiers in newspapers and burlap, because of a scarcity of bandages and other supplies. VVi'h the present trend to this mobilizing <;f a million American soldiers at the front and an increase to twice that number or more in a few weeks the Ament an l people will awaken to a need tor greater work' among the home w mien in I the making of hospital supplies. That our boys who even nqw are rashing to the front, and will undoubtedly soon be among the injured, may ha' ■ ( ropier medical care, and not depend upon newspaper and burlap bandages, it bo- • hooves the American women o b y • aside their pink teas and other trivial social affairs; or even ianars of what may sebm a necessity or ii.i- ■ pertant here, to make hospital supplies. '• The Red Cross auxiliary organized I here furnishes instructions to thvs? | who wish to learn Io make supplies, | and more classes should be formed. Not only should they learn how to -Io i this, but after that each one should de--1 vote what time she can fc if only -in hour a day, to the making of supplies t hat our boys may not suffer. Much praise should be given the ■ Misses Helen Niblick and Marie Connell and others who have devoted weeks of their time, freely and without compensation other than knowing that they are helping their country, to teaching the making of the sanplies. More of the women, however, should enlist for work in this department, because the supply of things needed to care for the boys, will so >n not nearly meet the demand. Accord- ) ing to the physician last evening, aa | ambulance full of bandages and other hospital suplies melts away in a minjute before the awful sea ot blood 'n I the battle field and unless there are nrnny women workers constantly feeding this supply, newspapers and burlap for the raw wounds must be (Continued oii Page Three)