Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 181, Decatur, Adams County, 7 August 1917 — Page 2
PAILY DEMOCRAT, Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rate* Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Tear, by carrier SO.OO Per Month, by mail 26 cents Per Year, by mail $3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. There is a marked improvement in lhe step and the appearance of tie* members of company A and there will be even more improvement during the next few weeks. If the boys remain here two or three weeks, they will report at Fort Harrison as flue a looking hunch as will come from any where, with the move and appearance of veterans. Peace talk gains ground. It is coming slowly as might be expected but it is coming and we honestly believe that another few months will end the greatest war of all time and peace will reign again for many decades. Perhaps the desire is father to the though! but any way the expressions front every nation engaged in Europe • indicates that end more now than at any time in the past three years. In the rush of securing the new ; from the conscriptive examination, now on and which will continue for a couple of weeks, it is expected, it is easy to make a mistake. We of course gladly correct these if called to our attention. our desire being only and all the time to give the news in as accurate a manner as is possible. The board lias requested that the cause of rejection for physical disability be withheld and this request will of course be compiled with, it being deemed best for every one concerned. Boys between the ages of 16 and 2b are to have their chance now, not as soldiers at tlie front but as a part of the great army which must keep business and production moving at honn . The Boys Working Reserve, U.‘ S. A., is being organized and every lad between those ages, drafted for service. This will in no way interfere with a boy's education or any plans the parents may have but is to provide suitable employment, clean association, proper instruction for every boy. Summer camps will lie held and the boys will enjoy it when they get started Those who start the work and show the proper ability will of course have an advantage. The wide-awake youngsters of *this community should be getting busy. The modest presentation to Captain Dunn, by a committee of liis fellow lownsmen from Bluffton. of a check for $253.50, was a generous act and v further proof that the Bluffton business men are live citizens and patriotic Americans. The four men who made the trip to this city deserve credit for their splendid act and Captain Dunn, we know, appreciates their efforts. That the local captain lias devoted several months of his time at a great sacrifice is well known and not being of the idle rich class, it has been
i 4 Off on all Worsted pants. Here’s a chance to piece out that old suit at a discount. THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY
a severe drain on his purse. It has taken much pluck and patriotism to go i a head and lie is deserving of this tribute of the high regard in which he is held at Bluffton. That be will give every ounce of his ability to make the company one thut will bring credit to ills state and to the counties which In thus represents, is the belief of thus) who know hint. W. J. Bryan, the world's greatest pacifist, said in his recent speech at Fort Harrison: "No matter how short or how long the war, the shortest road to peace is the road straight ahead, with no division in the American people. Any division would make the war much more costly in money anti in men. The one overshac! v...i fact that we intißt make the world understand is that the nation stands as . :an and ihat no mutter how long the war lasts we shall oppose the enemy with one solid and indissoluble front. In great America one of our cherished rigiits lis freedom of speech, but freedom of speech ends when .the nation once has made up its mind and reached its decision. Our nation is one. The man who in this hour of trial raises a discordant voice, that man's heart is not with his country, let me say. | DOINGS IN SOCIETY g U: ta: ;a:a:: :k: ::::a::;a: :s: at ” WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR.
Tuesday Tri Kappa—Miss Mary Frisinger. Reformed Missionary— Mrs. John Beel. U. B. Ice Cream Social—West Ward School Lawn. Words are good, but they are not the best. The best is not to be explained by words: the spirit in which we ask is the great matter. —Goethe. A very pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent by the “Faithiul Followers" class of Bobo, on Friday evening, August ,‘S. at the home of the Misses Lett, one mile east of Bobo. The meeting was called to order by the president: opened with song service by class; prayer, by Mrs. Lett; scripture lesson, read by Miss Mabel Springer. Roll call, by the secretary was responded to by the following members: Nellie and I-ottie Lett. Ora Gilpen, Lucy and Florence Koos. Mabel and Maude Sprunger. Anna and Gladys Bauer. Guests for the evening were the Misses Faye Jackson and Aldene Bunner. Class dues amounted to 50. A short program was next in order, as follows: “The Story of Esther” by Lucy Koos: duet by Ora Oilpen ami Maude Sprunger: recitation, Anna and Gladys Bunner. During the business period thp class selected the day of August 22 as picnic day. to lie spent at Robinson park. Fort Wayne. They expect to carry lunch with them and spend the entire day in the park. In a contest the prize was \vbn by Mabel Sprunger. We will not forget to mention the tempting lunch ,f
fruit salad and cake sprved by the Misses Lett. The next meeting will be held on the evening of September 7th. at the home of the Missps Springer. in Bobo. —Contributed. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heuer, Lawrence Kleinhentz and Mrs. Carrie Ehinger and daughter. Jeanette, motored to Minster. 0.. where they joined Mrs. Kleinhentz and son. Bobby, in a visit for the day with relatives. They also stopped at Celina. 0., for awhile, being delayed there by a heavy rain. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Patterson, Dr. and Mrs. Fred Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Ta>e. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Horton and James Westfield motored to Ottawa. 0., Sunday, where they spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hubbard, enjoying a picnic dinner at their home with a picnic supper in the country. The Hubbards were preparng to leave today for a trip to the Thousand Isles. Mrs. Sam Doak of West Monroe street had as her guests last evening Rev. and Mrs. 1 Imler og Young America. Rev. Intler was former pastor o; the United Brethren church, this citv. His son. Harry Imler. wife and baby 'are guests of the Charles Burdg family. From here the Itnlers will go *r» points in Ohio for a visit until Friday, after which Mrs. Imler will go to Cadillac. Mich., for a visit with her sou, Chester Intler. wife and the new born son. born to them Thursday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Davis returned last evening from Bellevue.O. Mrs. Davis spent a mast enjoyable week there with her cousin, Miss Leta Breiner. Several picnic parties were, ?hen for them, among them being one
at Buggies Beach, on Bake Erie. Sunday, Mrs. Davis was Joined by her hitsbaud and Karl ('oiler and they spenti the day at Cedar Point. A trip to flreen Springs and other places noted' for their beauty and pleasure attrae-' turns made the visit particularly enjoyable. A trip to Long Lake Sunday, with a picnic dinner ami pleasures im idem to summer resort life was eujoyed oy Mr. and Mrs Henry Springer, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Peoples, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Helm, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dorwlti. At the home of the bride's father,' Isaac dowser, near Craigville. occurred the marriage Sunday, of Miss Velma dowser, to Alvin J. Trainman, of Bluffton. Rev. C. T. Payne, of Forest. O , officiated Mr. and Mrs. Trautntan will lie at home after August 13, at 422 West South street. Bluffton. Miss Jane Austin, of Indianapolis, arrived yesterday afternoon for a visit with the Misses Mary Frisinger ami Ruth Bowers. Thirty of the friends and relatives of Mrs. Emma Baker had a pleasant time at her home on West Monroe street all day Sunday, in celebration of her birthday anniversary which fell last week. Dr. Beavers' Firm Aid class took chapter tjjne. dealing with ailments which are termed common emergencies. A general review followed. Tildas* has one more chapter, after which a review may be taken before the examination for certificate. The examination will be given by Dr. J S. Boyers. Dr. Smith s First Aid (lass studied the blood vessels and the conditions and treatments arising from bleeding last evening.
A MILITIA UNIT (Continued from Page One) of national guard members. 5. Best of units mustered into state militia to be equipped as rapidly as possible. Equipped units to be distributed as generally as possible through out the state. 6. After being mustered in state mill-. ilia units must drill at least once each' week and must maintain an average attendance of at least 60 per cent., otherwise they will be subjest to dismissal. -I 7. State militia to be subject to call of governor at all times. 8. Age qualifications will be 18 to 45 years. Men of conscription age must be exempt from federal service to be eligible for state militia. 9. Number of units mustered in will probably have to be limited. 10. Units will be assigned to battal-' ions and regiments as rapidly as poa-. sible. 11. .Primary Steps—l. Secure ser-. vices of press in campaign. Such information as now available will be. sent to county organizations and dis- ( geminated throughout the county by ( him through the medium of the press. 2. Any town so desiring may begin organizing at once with the under-, standing that the local unit will event-1 ually become a part of the state raili- ( tia provided it meets specified requirements. 3. The requirements will be explained through the press. 4. As soon as the requirements have been met by local units applications for mustering in as regular units of the state militia may be made to the . State Cotldl of Defense. If you are interested, see Mr. J. T. Myers at onee. COUfIT HOUSE NEWS. United States patent deed to Peter Gerber. 320 acres of Hartford township: Levi Moser, et al. to Joscidi Gerber. 80 acres of French township, quit claim deed. Hunting and fishing licenses were issued to Albert A. Crawford, J F. Arnold and R. L. Longshore. |' CLOVER LEAF TRAIN WRECKED « (United Press Service) Frankfort, lnd., August 7 —(Suecial to Daily Democrat) —Clover Leaf passenger train No 5. westbound was wrecked - mile east of Frankfort early , today when the engine struck a spread switch, jumped the rails and overturned in the ditch. The engine tender, a refrigerator car and two express cars piled up in the wreck, hut none of the passengers' coaches left the track. Passengers were severely jolted hut none were seriously injured. The engine crew stuck to their post and were slightly hurl. G. W. Rutter,! an expressman, of Toledo, was seriously injured. Jj A special train was sent to the’ scene of the wreck and passengers J were transferred and continued on', their journey. The txacks are still i blocked by the wreckage and traffic J Is being detoured.
ROAD REPORTS I I On Three Roads Were Api proved by County Commissioners Today. INSPECTING BRIDGES' Noah Yoder Appointed Assistant Highway Supt.— Meet Ajfain Thursday. The county commissioners continued their session today and disposed 'of quite an amount of business. This | afternoon and tomorrow they will inspect bridges in the north, west and south parts of the county. A continued session is called for Thursday ! when the Adams county board will I meet the Mercer county. Ohio board for the purpose of taking action in thState Line bridge. The engineer's reports and profile in the matter of the VV. H. Sheler. Henry Ehlerding and William Kukolhan macadam roads were approved. The roads will probably be ordered sold at the next meeting. Superintendent Martin laiughlin of the county infirmary was authorized to sell certain steers belonging to the county and to report the transaction in h'- ' quarterly report. Noah Yoder tendered his resignation as assistant highway superintendent. The resignation was accepted and upon the recommendation of Supt Janies Hendricks, Dennis Yoder wa appointed. His acceptance and bond was filed and approved. The remonstrance of Albert Harlow trustee of Wabash township, against the Charles Reicheldifer drain was dis | missed. The board found the propos ed improvement to be of public nece? slty and ordered it constructed. Or , val Harruff was appointed superinten dent of construction and all bills oi cost ordered paid. I By an agreement filed the Berne Hay and Orain Company petition for a drain was continued until the S-, tember term. County Attorney H. B. Heller filed his report of the meeting of the stall • board of tax commissioners. It war approved. The July report of County Treasurer George E. Kinzle was filed and approved. | The Adams county council of d» ; tense petitioned for an approprlatior lof S2OO. The petition will be referI red to the county council.
The Fort Wayne and Decatur True tion company filed a waiver of all teases and franchises held in the coun ty. The report was accepted. Tht law now gives the railway company certain franchises. D. B. Erwin, treasurer of the Deca tur school board; R. R. Sehug. tress urer of the Berne school board; ant' John H. Runyon, treasurer of Geneva school board, filed their annual re ports which were approved and plated on record. Silas W. Hale was appointed super intendant of the Minger gravel road Custodian James Stultz was order ed to have sidewalks around the coutt house repaired. He was also giver power to hire whatever labor war needed. The board will meet again Thurs day with Mercer county, Ohio, board ~ HA O' HEAVY LOSS John Rice, owner of the Jefferson street livery stable from whom the horse and buggy were secured, by Lhi Charles Wertzberger party, Saturdayevening. and which horse was killed and the buggy wrecked, when struck by the Erie train, fixes bis loss at from three to four hundred dollars. The horse is one used by Ray Smith on his mail route some time ago and which was purchased last winter by Rice for $l5O. o VIRGINIA HITE HURT. Virginia Hite, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hite, was quite severely injured this while visiting at the John Shaffer farm in Union township. A young son of Mr. Shaffer was swinging a water pitcher around by the handle, which broke, causing the pitcher to fly and hit Virginia 011 the hack of the head. A large gash was cut, necessitating the sistauce of a physician in closing it. a HERE is • remedy that will cure moat all ikin an* •cAp troubles. Eczema, Barbers Itch, Itch, Cub and Sores. Why waste time and money when 3, B. Ointment is an ointment of rial merit7 Ass •our drugeist- R not handled tend 50 cents to th* B B. Ointment Co. 817 Monroe ttr-et indium-
BOARD MOVING RIGHT ALONG (Continued from Rage One) 47 — Elmer Lehman. Passed. Claim ed exemption, religious belief. 48— Ixiwrenee Green, City. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife and child. 4#- -Harry Francis Miller, Decatur. It. R. 6, examined in Philadelphia. W—Roßln Gaffer Poling. Decatur, K. K. 5. Rejected. 51 — Parker Curtis Woodruff, Geneva R. R. 2. To be examined at Petosky. 52 — La bon Otto Fogle, Geneva, it. R. 3. Rejected. 53 — George Massoune, city. Rejected. 64— Chauncey Orville Manley, Decatur. R. R. 2. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife and child. 65 — Umer Neuensehwander, Berne, R. R. 4. Passed. Claimed exemption, religious belief. 56— Albert Christener. Monroe. Rejected. 57 — Homer Wiuteregg, Berne. I‘itss ed. Claimed exemption, religious belief. 58— Hiram Wittwer, Berne. Rejected. 59— Solomon Kipfer, Bluffton, R. R. 4. Rejected. 60— Chas. Messina, Magley. Did not appear, works on section. 61— Abraham Neuensehwander. Berne. Passed. Claimed exemption, religious belief. 62— Alexander Libv, Linn Grove. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife. 63 — Joseph Schwartz. Monroe. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife and one child. 64 — Raymond Floyd Yaney. Geneva. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife and three children. 65— Carl Nuerge, Magley. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife and two ?hi!dren. 66— Melvin Hirschoy. Berne, Rejected. 67 — Waldo Bnishwiller, city. Rejected. 68 — Omer Reusser, Berne, Passe J. Claimed exemption, wife dependent. 69 — Earl Reber, Decatur, R. R. 7. Rejected. 70 — Dick Peterson. Rejected yes terday. Held for conference. 71 — Fred Pullenkanip. city. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife and one ■hild.
Today’s Examination. 72 — Fred Chronister. Not examined. Member of Portland National Guard. 73 — Ira Smith. First street. Decatur Did not appear. No exemption filed. 74 — Bert Hower, city. Not examined. Member of Company A. 75 — John Hilgeman, Decatur, R. it. 1. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife and one child. 76 — Robert Kenyon Walters, city. Under age. Not examined. 77 — Henry KiefOr. Decatur. It. It. 4. Passed. Did not claim exemption. 78 — William Dowling, city. Rejected. 79 — David Swartz, Berne. Passed. Claimed exemption on account of religious belief. 80 — Peter D. Swartz, Berne. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife and one "hild, and religious belief. 81— Walter Sprunger, Berne. Passed. Claimed exemption, religious belief. 82— Calvin Dubaeh, Geneva. Passed. Did not claim exemption. 83— Lewis Worthman. Magley. Rejected. 84 — William Debolt, Berne. Passed. Claimed exemptivr dei>endont father and mother. 85 — William Klickman. Decatur. R. R. 6. Rejected. 86 — Fred Roe. Monroe. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife and five children. a 87— Milton Yager, city. To be examined in Pennsylvania. 88— Ernest Reicheldeffer. Geneva. Passed. Claimed exemption, wife. *9 —Earl Bremerkamp, city. Rp. jected 90— Jesse Christen, Decatur. Passed. Did not claim exemption. 91— Earl Hoagland. City. Rejected. 92— John Rotli, Decatur, R. R. 5, Passed. Will claim exemption on grounds of being a farmer. 93— Harvey Kinsey. Decatur. Rejected. 94— Daniel Sehreek, Decatud, R. 