Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 139, Decatur, Adams County, 14 June 1917 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT' Published Every Evening Except' Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER Pre»ident ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rates e Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by currier |5.00 Per Month, by mail a.16 cents Per Yeur. by mail $3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflee in Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. - ■ Help some Boy Scout you know secure a medal from the government. Im will cherish during his lite, by suoscribing for a Libertry latan Bond and remember you must do it before tomorrow noon A third of the counties of Indiana have subscribed their share towards the Liberty Loan. Adams county will fall short fifty per cent according to th« present outlook, it is not a very good showing. Theie is still time to make it better. Won t you help to do it? Your governme,ut arks you for aid in a time of need It you turn a deaf ear. the failure wdl l;e charged to you. Today is Flag Day. a national ho’iday which heretofore has not l>een as universally observed as it will be today perhaps because we have for several weeks been thinking of "Our Flag ' more seriously than for a goo I many years. Its a dandy old flag and it represents the greatest government which ever existed. .We owe that flog everything we have ami we ought to give it, whole heartedly. A hundred million is a lot of dollars but its only a hundred dollars ench for a million soldiers. This county will probably send not less than 300 men to the front within the next few months and our assessment of sS.oeo means but about thirty dollars each, not so mm h when ynuvffgure it idhfc, that way is it? If the money savis the life of one-of the boys, it is * II spent. Give liberally and chertuby when asked io do so next week. The slogan is "Give What You Can, and the Morethe Better!” This community mourns today because of the death of Mrs. Lute, one of the best known women of the county, a woman of great talent, of good' thought, willing to sacrifice at all times, an earnest worker in church circles, a loving and popular home woman whose influence for good was often felt and whose aid will now be so greatly missed. During the years of suffering her patience and lovely character have manifested themselves and the release of her body from the wracking pains of a long illness, the passing of h >r spirit into the land of blessed sum shine is eared by our knowledge that she lived a beautiful life and that the lessons she taught will be long remembered. General Jack Pershing is on Frencii Boil,' planning for the arrival of his troops, the first to represent America

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as a unit. His record of the past Is j brilliant, his achievements many He is a mbdest. fearless, careful soldi"r| and his men will fight lor him vv n | to the point of sucrilking their jives it necessary. Backed by a stuff d capable men uml an army or regulars that know how to light and how to live, be wilt bring new honors to his country and win'a high place in Inn tory for himself. It is said that It.* six thousand nona-ommlssioni'ti ofliicrs who were tendered i-omutissions in the < unscripted army, declined them almost to a man. preferring to tight under Pershing as "non-coms.’' Tlte world may well fear an army c,f , such men and with such a leader. He may perhaps not make a brilliant start lor he is not. a seeker after the plaudits of the m.! .: ie. but he Will make a showing whi n th" average Is taken that will bring due i.- u.t to this (nation of a hundred million of G- d’s best people. 9 The Rotarians of Decatur tow members of the National organization. which in a few years hasggated a reputatkm for doing things worth while, held their regular luncheon la t evening and they started their career as real Rotarians by getting into the thick of the effort to increase the suoscriptions to the Liberty Loan fun 1. Practically every member agreed to take a bond, some of them to lake large sized ones, and to that they appreciate effort, they decided to make their subscriptions through the Hoy Scouts, thus enabling the e ■ live little fellows to "make good" with their government. They discussed other subjects of interest to the community and appointed committees to investigate tend to report the quickest and st way to accomplish those which will benefit. Thats the proper spirit beys. It makes .you men if worth, appreciated not only by the slate and national organization but also by the folks at home. • Keep it up and meet often. We like your style and the public will back you to a man. J DOINGS IN SOCIETY WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR Tnursday Evangelical Aid — Church Basement. Birthday Club Dinner —Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hite. B. I Julies’ Aid—Mrs. Blanche Elzey, Baptist Aid Mrs. S. E. Hite. Helping Hand —Mrs. Edgar Gerber at Reformed S. S. Room. Friday. Phllathea Class—Mrs. Henry Betz S. S. Claps— Ida. EJhel and Mary Fuhrman. Saturday Huth Circle Parcels Post and Candy Sale—Gas office. Home Guards—Mildred Butler. Hie union of hearts, the union of hands, the flag of our Union for-* erer. — George P. .Morris. Mrs. 11. D. Myers and Mrs. Hnr.e Smith went to Fort Wayne this morning to attend the Fort Wayne dir Woman’s Home Missionary convention. Mrs. Myers is on the program this afternoon for an address on | "Porto Rico." i The Reformed Ladies' Aid society i had only a short business session yes- ■ terday devoting the greater part of

its time to a social enjoyment of the - splendid of Mrs. <):(■■ ir II Fritzinger at her home north of the city. A fine lunch was served and she _ was assisted in the hospitalities 1 y Mrs. Charles NylTekr. Mrs. Frank | McConnell and Mrs. Otto Kirsch. Mis.- Hazel Grove was the guest ci' I honor Tuesday evening at a china shower, at the home of Miss Stella Scalxilil. on East Washington street, j at which Miss Seabold ami Miss l.em Jia DeHaven were the hostesses The det orations were tut flowers and the shower gifts were presented to Miss Grove by Master Armen Stephan w.'io | drew them in a small wagon covennl with pink and white blossoms. Mt.-.j George Tribolet won the prise in " contest which imVmle.l the use of the names of songs mid inustcimis an, dainty refreshments were served. I Bluffton Banner. .Martha McCrory and Esther Buller went to Fort Wayne to attend the : Queen Esther department of the Wo- , man's Home Missionary society's <!’.»-* triet convention. j Mr. and Mrs. Floyd of ] *

Dallas. Texas, were guests at dinner lodaygof Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Acker. j Misa Agnes Kohut* went to Fort ■ Wayne this afternoon to attend a picnic party given by Miss Margaret Flick at Roblmum park this evening. Miss Kohne will be the guest of Mms Helen Aurentz. Arthur, son'of Mr and Mrs. Adolph ( Schatnerloh. of Union township, is the guest of his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. William S< Itnmerloh, of West Monroe street, this city. SUMMONS COMES ” (Continued from Page One) opment of her great talent, studying with other noted teachers and in so developing her talent!* she also con f’ribtited to tie pleasure and edification of others. Skilled in both piano ' and pipe organ, she served for many ■ years as pianist and organist for the i Presbyterian church of which, she was a member. She also took an active part in the work of all its departments. Mrs. Lutz taught music us well and there are many skilled players who owe much of their abil- . ity to her instruction. ! The marriage of Miss Lewis and Mr. Lutz was solemnized October 14. 1 18S6. in this city. There is one t daughter. Jean, wife of Fred Smith; and one grandchild. A foster daughter. Rowena Shoaf, who has been like a member of the family, for several years, completes the nearest cir- ■ <le of those so greatly bereaved. , Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at 2:3V o'clock from the home, in charge of the Rev. J C. k Hanna. The body will be laid to rest I in Maplewood cemetery. i — 0 EDITOR MARRIED 1 < (Continued from Page One) - high school he taught school for two , years and then entered Bluffton col- ( lege and later Oberlin college, where . he graduated in 1916. Since then he has been editor of The Witness. r The young couple will make their f horde in the "newly weds’ ” house on West High street. At least six couples in succession have set up their 1 first’ household in this house in the t last eight years. The home has ali- ready been neatly furnished and is 1 ready for occupancy. The Witness congratulates.—Benue Witness ~ '■ ■ ■ I|* "■ — "•** • ' • * ■ COURT HOUSf NEWS. I The county commissioners held a I continued session today docketing a e number of petitions in which it is asked that certain drains be cleaned and repaired as provided for und r • the new Acts of 1917. The drains are: The John Bleekey drain, petitioned lor . by John Bleekey. et al.; the Daniel Shackley drain, petitioned for by A. J. 1 Bienz, et al.; the Fred Weiland and Geimer At Durr drains, petitioned iv .>. F. Thieme, et al.; the Daniel Death r drain, petitioned by C. H. Schnitz, et/al.; Samuel Opliger drain, petitioner. A . F. Thieme, et al.; Joseph L. ' Steigmeyer drain, petitioner. Pnil Baker, et al.: W. S. Hughes drain, petitioner. Fred Thieme, et al.; Werling Myer drain, petitioner. Fred Koei eniann. The county commissioners also adopted the specifications for the Bixler bridge northeast of Berne and will receive bids therefor July 3. The Adams county council is also called for speefal session for that date to make an appropriation for this bridge and for other necessaries. On that date also bids will he received for the new road roller tractor, for ' which specifications were adopted to--1 ,day. A marriage license was issued this morning to Sidney Willis Dague, farmer. born December 28. 1890. son .f John Wesley Dague. to wed Lerna r Bra nify berry Baker, born December , 12. 1900. daughter of John Brand-- . berry. The couple was married about . 10:30 o'clock in the county • clerk'sj . office by Justice E. Bur[ Lenha/t. They were accompanied by the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Baker, w io i gave her consent to the marriage. The • bride was adopted by her arandpar--1 etjls. taking their name of Baker. Attorneys have returned from Au- • burn where they conducted the di- . voree case of Adeline Smith vs. Josi eph Smith which was held there this , i i week. Attorneys C.x L. Walters and L. C DeVoss rrepresented Mrs. Smith. 1 j while Attorney Atkinson or. Auburn J and Sutton «<• Heller and Judson 'A'. Teeple, of this city appeared for AL . I Smith. | Real estate transfers: Henry M. Edris, et al. to W. D. Cross, lot 223, Geneva. $600; Cliristiiln ('. Mnsbr. et al. to Henry Meshberger. Hi acres of Jefferson township. $3500. FOR SALE— foniaty and cabbage plants for sale at FuL lenkanip s. 13912 i

HEALTH DEPARTMENT I Official Speaks — Wife is Much Improved—Recommends Medicine. 1 The latest convert to the back tel nature treatment or the Irortati-d He .-It way to health Is the well known ami l-rominent citizen. Mr. E. U. Taylor 1911 Cedar street, who is a «nan of the highest standing and integrity. lie holds an official position in the city of Anderson. Ind. ifis health Is especial ly interesting as he is connected with the health department. He stated In , the Central Pharmacy recently, th it Ironated Herbs was a medicine ct wonderful curative properties. He i said his wife was a great sufferer from stomach and liver trouble and was in - general run down condition, gas fre- ' quently forming when she would even take a drink of water. She took Ironated Herbs and immediately commeneed to improve and she is happy to say 1 she is rapidly regaining her health and strength. ■ Ironated Herbs is for sale at Callow 1 Kohne's Drug Store. Decatur. Ind. o “THE PRINCESS OF PATCHES." "The Princess of Patches" is the title of a Selig Red Seal play to be presented at the Crystal theater today. The play is a film version of Mark Swan's successful melodrama of the southland Among the interesting scenes are the cotton pickers, the southern darkies at play., the hand-to-hand fight in the dead of night: the blowing up of the house boat on the river and the discovery of Patches' true identity. Director Al Green escorted a special company of Selig players to the southland and '.he scenes called for in the story are produced true to life. Vivian Reed. ’ the Giri • with the Million Dollar ' Smile, stars in the character role of "Patches.” An all-star cast is seen 1 in her support, including Charles Le Moyne. Frank Weed, little Violet. r and others. The photography is 1 clear-cut and the scenic effects are ' striking in every detail. r o A MOMENTOUS “LOTTERY." (United Press 6ervl"e) i (By Webb Miller. United Press staff correspondent.) Washington. June 14—(Special io Daily Democrat) —Within a few we ks the eyes of the nation will be fixed upon the most momentous "lottery" in a history. i • In an obscure office in the old land office building a secret advisory board of lawyers, jurists and military men is laboring today setting the stage for r the drawing that will sift out Amcri- ■ ca’s new armies froht the millions on 1 the "rolls of honor.” ' As yet the exact method of drawing the names of the first levy, from more ! than nine million op the registration rolls is undetermined. To hit upon 1 an -absolutely fair and impartial sy--- > tern that will be invulnerably to political or any other kind of tampering is one of the knottiest problems Prc-.i 1 dent Wilson's advisory board has encountered. ' Already it is practically decid -1 that the so-called jury wheel system is impracticable. The board has concidered a dozen schemes to single out the number of I men needed but most of them, how- . ever, lack some essentia! or are not i "political proof" and are discarded. , Among the schen\es tested and con- ; sidered by the board was one by which the registration cards’ were assigned numbers to correspond with marbV-s ■ in a basket. On a certain day the drawings were to be held simultaneously in lhe cities or counties. Whatever plan the Itoard rests upon is to combine the elements of speed ' and fairness and publicity. As soon as a tentative scheme is decided upon the plan will be laid tiefore President Wilson. The war department is anxious to get the lottery ready so that the men • for the first levy can be selected an I ' rushed into camps for training. MASONIC CALENDAR FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 16T Thursday, June 14. 7:30 p. m. i Fellow Craft Degree. Several can- ! didates. DAVID E. SMITH. W, M. Sosebee’s German Syrup Why use ordinary cough remedies, ! when Boschee's German Syrup has I been used so successfully for fifty-one years in all parts of the United States lor coughs, bronchitis, colds settled in the throat, especially lung troubles, it gives the patient, a good night's rest, free from coughing, with . easy expectoration in the morning. I gives natwre a chance to soothe the inflamed parts, throw off the disease, helping the patent to telain hihealth. 25 aud 75 cent bottles. Sold J by Smith, Yager & Falk.—Advt.

Money In Your Pocket t( )ur moderate prices never rob a man’s pocketbook. While our Men's and Boys' Suits are made by lhe best workmen in the country, and from the best of material, the prices are still almost lhe same they have been for years past. STRAW HA ’ S We have an exceptionally beautiful assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Straw Hats. All the newest styles. Prices Same As Always. Seeing Is Believing r

; NATION FIGHTS FOR THE RIGHT f (Continued from Page One) military observers here today ex-| pressed the belief that evacuation of the entire triangle might be foreshad-' owed bv the first line withdrawal re- , ported by Field Marshal Haig. (By Ed L. Keen, United Press stiff correspondent.) London. June 14—(Special to Daily f Democrat)—For pure fiendishness <)f purpose and in the ghastly toll of n- ’ nocent women, children and old men. [ Germany's air raid on London pf yesterday was the most murderous of ill the aerial piracy which England his j seen. t New destructive and pain-making missiles were dropped by invaders. Mist of those injured suffered ter1 ribly from acid fluids contained in many of the bombs. Tiny children 1 and women writhed in hospital beds today from great burns caused by th<%e murderous missiles. Germany will report "success” i i this air raid. Here is the total < f 1 that “success," as compiled from official data today: Killed—97. Children—26. Women —16. Mgn—ss. Including a score of feeble. aged men and nipples. Injured: 1 Children—94; women—i 22; men—--223. 1 The buildings damaged were of :>-i utterly non-military character. Schoi 1 houses were included in those stru k. Tiny bodies were still buried beneath

MIHE fair store ~ — radlherest. .Just received more Hardware, Enamelware Paint- . Ribbons, Notions, Stationery, Tinware Cutlerv .nd ''^ a!i kets. Dry Gooch, needed ever, day. Make this store yo U r sh™, : „ "."“-articles, usually located right uptown. Bring in your eggs. W'< l,c c " y ' "•■are’ pay in cash what isn’t traded out. 1 ( price for same and You all know G. C. Steele and Ferd Bleeke. We cerHinlv age and many compliments we have heard on our n. v I<lL ‘-' appreciate the pa ronto make this store the best shopping place in Adams’ couHv w’i bc ° Ur ° nly a ’ m can do it. • county. \\ k h your help we <O<o C ErTes Yes. we have a full line of GROCERIES and wo nr. n-r, ed of us so many times. Our groceries and fruiH -wo ilt. V Tbis 11 > been askithe city. An order given us will be given our best tt ‘ an ' V ° <lispi r, in |We have many specials for Saturday, so don't foi<r ( f J 0 '’’ . and Prices the low od. Yager & Falk drug store.' 110,getthe location, next door to Smith, Candies, Salted Peanuts, Oranges, Lemons p~ — Special table to serve ice cream and comfoPabie chair”l ’ Bananas » *<* Cream. tfRCIAL MtiCK ON SUGAR AND , REMEMBER THE PLACE WHEI7i7IHEY ARE \i' cn\"7 STEELE & BLEEKE

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the wreckage today it was believed. Athens. June 13—(Delayed t Former King Constantine's farewell to I Greece was posted in all Athtns’ . streets today. o HAD NO LICENSE. An automobile tourist enroute from ■ Chicago to Boston was arrested last i night by Policeman Reynolds, for i running without a license. He was i traveling in a Ford, accompanied by • another man driving a Dort. In the mayor's court this morning the tour- , ist explained that he had just recenti ly purchased the car at Chicago and . expected to securg a license when be arrived in Boston. He produced a bill of sale to prove his statements were true, and he was discharged. TO ATTEND SYNOD Rev. L. W. Dornseif, pastor of the Fuelling Lutheran church in Root township, will leave Sunday for Mlwaukee. Wis„ where he will attend i the synodical convention. From there I he will go to Cedar Rapids, lowa, 10 . visit with his aged mother, Mrs. C. i Mr Dornseif, who is eighty-five years

— _. of age. She may accompany him home. He will also visit with two sons, one at Boone, lowa, and the other at Lincoln. Neb., before his r<turne home, which will not be for four weeks. POLICE*COURT ~ Burt Crawford was fined a dollar and costs, amounting to #l4.Gt) in the mayor’s coure last night for assault and battery against Merl Laisure. Crawford was arrested Tuesday evening on the affidavit tiled by Lui sun Monday. TO ATTEND FUNERAL. William Hartings left on th»- 1 :<»5 train for Casello. Ohio, to attend the funeral of his uncle. Peter Hartings, tomorrow. The deceased was known to many here. Death occurred yesterday. He was past seVenty years of age. ■ FOR RENT Modern 7 room house. Has all conveniences. Inquire of Erwin & Michaud. Hllltfi DEMOCRAT WAN T ADS PAY BIG.