Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 214, Decatur, Adams County, 15 September 1917 — Page 1

Volume XV. Number 214.

RUSSIANS ARE FIGHTING NOW Make Advance, Capture Prisoners and Occupy Kronberger. KORNILOFF ARRESTED Must Answer for Crime and Demands Are for His Death—War News. (United Press Service) Petrograd. Sept. 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)—General Kornilofl and his accomplices have been arrested, the government was informed. Petrograd, Sept. 15—(Speiai to Daily Democrat)—Russian troops continue their offensive on the northern front today. The war ofhce announced the capture of a number of prisoners and the occupancy of Kronberger. it was also stated that the Russian advance had been thrown forward twothirds of a mile against the enemy. BULLETIN An Atlantic Port. Sept. 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Naval authorities here today received a report that a ship reaching an Atlantic port reported wireless S. O. S. calls from a vessel giving her position as 65 miles off Nantucket lightship. Although the name of the ship is not known the word Abbey was heard in the distress call. The S. O. S. calls were heard early yesterday morning. Washington. Sept. 15—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Prompt action was taken by the fuel administration today to relieve serious coal shortages and stimulate production. So-called “luxury industries" will be forced to wait for fuel until households and necessary industries are amply supplied. Coal export to Canada has been put under license restrictions. Tentative increases over the president’s prices will be granted next week to certain bituminous mines with high costs. An emergency bureau in Administrator Garfield's office is arranging immediate relief for acute cases. Serious though the .situation is. Garfield is certain the country will pull through the winter without any shutdown of munition plants or public utilities. Some “luxury industries” may be forced to close temporarily. He also announces his determination that no home shall freeze.

(By William G. Shepherd, United ( Press Staff Correspondent) { Petrograd. Sept. 15—(Special to ( Daily Democrat) —Korniloff misjudg- , ed Russia, therefore it seems he ' must die. 1 His fate had not yet been officially decided today. He has not yet formal! surrendered. But Petrograd * sees only two courses open to himsuicide or surrender. The one means 1 death just as certainly as the other, in the view of the populace. Korn- 1 ijoff himself decreed punishment for revolters in the army. It w’as the I main issue which he projected into i the Moscow convention. He put it ■ into effect at once. Probably a number of Russian private soldiers have already and the penalty for infractions of discipline. (By L. W. Pegler, United Press Staff Correspondent.) Headquarters of American Army in Prance, Sept. 15 —(Special to Daily' Democrat) —Next in the catalogue of war horrors which American troops will see demonstrated is the use of liquid fire. Arrangements were completed today for a view by the Sammies very soon of how the allies have turned the German’s weapon against the Germans alter perfecting the unquenchable flames. Majors Alexander Rasmussen of Portland, Ore., and Josk Manning, of Floriad, both of the Canadian army and both members of the famous Can-adian-Amercian legion, arrived today to inspect the Sammies in general fighting tactics. It is a joyful reunion for the two Americans, both of whom were formerly in the American army. They found several comrades. They watched the Americans digging entrenchments and practicing at bayonet charges, admiringly commenting on their physique and enthusiasm, the

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latter exhibited despite u .cold rain. London, Sept. 15 (Special tn Daily Democrat(- British troops forged a tighter grip on positions east of Westhoek (in the Ypres sector) last night, Field Marshal Haig reported today. “Wo slightly improved our position,” he asserted. The British commander also related failure of a strong enemy attack yesterday evening northeast of St. Julien against ground gained during the day by the British. The assaulting wave was caught under a heavy artillery barrage as it was advancing and completely dispersed. North of Langemarek Haig also reported considerable activity in enemy artillery fire.

Washington, Sept. 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat) The Central Powers reported reply to the Vatican peace proposal aroused only curiosity here today. Inasmuch as vague forecasts of it gave no hope of fulfilment of Pre-d dent Wilson’s demand for elimination of kaiserism. authorities here showed little interest. The single possibility it offers is that it will create new peace discussion—interfering with America’s war work —and perhaps inspire the pope to further proffers. That the United States will stand pat on its declarations to the pope is certain; and the allies will be with her. The United States government is positive that the tide can be turned against Germany by both military and economic blows and hence is not in terested in any half way peace offers of Germany. Kaiserism must go—that is the sum and substance <f American demands. Meantime Germany is being choked by the embargo. This will hecome even more aggrevated by the Swedish-German-Argen-tina-Mexican exposures. One of their purposes is to break up the alliance between Germany and Sweden. Between the embargo and the likelihood of a governmental house cleaning in Sweden there is little chance that Germany will get further supplies from her friend, the Swedish government And. with Argentine and other Latin American countries now fully aware of German methods and aims on this continent, it is inconceivable that any gold or credits wil be obtainable for Germany in the south. Diplomatic quarters buzzed with talk of the Dutch minister Van Rappard's recall. Some quarters thought there might be some connecting link between that and German matters, though official ex planation was lacking. LOST VALUABLE COW Necessary to Kill Her Following Breaking of Hip.

A valuable Scotch Top shorthorn ’ cow, belonging to Dr. S. D. Beavers and his brother, A. J. Beavers, residing on the Beavers farm west of the . city, was killed this morning about eleven o’clock following the breaking of its hip, when it was run into by Nathan Ehrman, who was coming into town in his auto. Three of the cattle, with a fine calf, were received here from Farmland today and A. J. Beavers and some neighbors had come into town to take the cattle home. The three older cattle were being driven while a calf, belonging to the one subsequently killed, was taken out in the wagon. When west of the city near the Erie crossing, Mr. Ehrman approaching in his auto ran into the cow, which was the mother of the calf, breaking her hip. Two veterinarians were called—Dr. Connell from this city and one from Berne, and upon their advice that it would be necessary to kill the animal, this was done. She was the most expensive one of the bunch, she and the calf costing $650, the entire bunch having been purchased at one of Colonel Reppert’s sales at Farmland for SI2OO. The cattle were for breeding purposes and were unusually fine. SU*GAR FACTORY LICENSES Washington. D. C„ Sept. 15(Special to the Daily Democrat)— The importation, manufacture anil refining of sugar and molasses will be licensed beginning October under executive orders. All persons, firms, corporations and associations engaged in the manufacture or importation of sugar must secure a license before October Ist. The licenses must be obtained from the food administrator. 1 o RENO RACING MEET Reno, Nev , Sept. 15—The annual - Reno race meeting opened here today t and will continue for 25 days. Jack r Atkins, former Coast League baseball ?! club-owner is conducting the meeting.

Decatur, Indiana,Saturday Evening, September 15, 1917.

THE SECOND LOAN Big Drive for Second Liberty Loan Will Start Oct. 1 in This Country. AN IMPORTANT JOB A. N. Sellemeyer Named as County Chairman—Complete Organization Soon. A. N. Sellemeyer, well known business man, who recently retired from the Kirsch, Sellemeyer & Sons company after many years in the harness, has been appointed Adams county chairman for the second Liberty Loan, a great drive for which is to be made all over the country between October Ist and November Ist. An effort to dispose of three billion dollars' worth of bonds will be made and Mr. Sellemeyer, who has accepted the position of so great importance to his nation will make every effort to have Adams county make good in this as she has in every other part undertaken. Mr. Sellemeyer is busy now planning an organization of the county which is to be complete, covering every township, and expects to complete that part of the work next week. He desires the help of every citizen in the county in this great work and will strive his best to succeed, which means that he will. However, it’s a big job and one in which every one should aid. Besides doing your “bit” by taking a bond you are making a splendid Investment in these uncertain times. Get ready. GRAVEL ROAD TAX

County Commissioners Approve Macadam Road Tax for Townships. UNION IS HIGH Will Move Surveyor’s Office to Haugk Block—Only One Bridge Sold. The Adams county commissioners met in special session this morning and disposed of the various matters that were continued from the regular meeting, two weeks ago. The macadam road and bond levy as submitted by the trustees for the various townships was filed and approved. The tax in the different townships on each SIOO for the year 1918 will be: Union, 82c; Root, 74c; Preble, 66c; Kirkland, 74c; Washington, 73c; St. Mary’s, 72c; Blue Creek, 72c; Monroe, 81c; French, 65c; Hartford, 70c; Wabash, 75c; Jefferson. 65c. Move Surveyor’s Office. Owing to the existing necessity of furnishing more office room for the county surveyor the commissioners entered into a contract with Julius

Haugk for rooms for said official in the Haugk block on West Madison street. The contract called for the annual rental price of $192.00 with heat furnished. County Surveyor Harruff and Deputy Dick Longshore will move the office into the quarters November Ist. The rooms were leased for a three-year period. To Feeble-minded School. The petition of Peter H. Moser of Washington township to have his son, William Henry Moser, admitted to the Indiana school for feeble minded youth at Fort Wayne, was accepted and the young man ordered placed in the institution. Keifer Bridge Sold. The Keifer bridge in Preble township was the only one of three bridges advertised that sold today. The contract was awarded to Gillig & Son on their bid of $675.00. The other two bridges were the Huser culvert and the Roy Miller culvert. No bids were tiled on them. Charles Keifer was appointed superintendent of the Keifer bridge during its construction. James Stults Hired. James D. Stults was rchired as custodian of the court house for another year, beginning October 1, 1917, at an annual salary of $960.00. The board adjourned at noon.

TO MINNESOTA ON VISIT John Sehurger will leave Sunday night for Pine River. Minn., for a visit of two weeks or so with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rohrer. Mr. Sehurger goes north every fall to escape in a measure, the sufferings of hay fever. His work *n the office here will go on just the same under the careful and competent man agement of his son. Fred Sehurger ami assistants. o RED CROSS SHOP OPENS. The Red Cross shop will open Monday afternoon in the new headquarters of the organization on the second floor of the library and work will start at once on the making of garments. etc. The Red Cross is in need or sewing machines anil asks the public to kindly donate the use of a machine during the campaign. THREE TO ONE Males Born in August is City Three Times the Number OF FEMALES BORN August Has One More Birth Than July—The Death Statistics.

August goes into record with eight births in this city, which is one more than in July. Os the eight, only two were females, the males numbering six. The city birth record, according to report of the city health commission er, Dr. Costello, shows the following: Violet Maxine Williams, born August 3, daughter of Harry Earl Wil Hams. Harold Daniel Fairchild, born August 11. son of Enoch M. Fairchild. Charles Ellsworth Cook, born August 7, son of Floyd Cook. Donald Edward Aeschleman. born August 13, son of Albert Aeschleman. Carl Wesley McDonald, born August 16, son of James Wesley McDonald. Floyd Wayne Buckmaster, August 21. son of Floyd Buckmaster. Robert Lincoln Krug, born August 23, son of Ernest O. Krugh. Katherine Smitley,. born August 29. daughter of George Smitley. There were but four deaths in the city in August, being three males and one female, as follows: August 4 —Charles F. Wertzberger. aged 36. August 25 —Carolyn Holmes Hale, aged 70. August 26—Moses McQuay, 36. August 27—Hugs McWhirter, 74. FIRED AT TROOPS

Soldiers Hurt When Shots Were Fired Into Train Passing Through Ohio. ONE BADLY INJURED Police and a Posse of Citizens Making Effort to Land Guilty Ones. (United Press Service) Steubenville. Ohio, Sept. 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Police chief Carter, of Steubenville, with a posse of citizens and detectives, was searching today for unidentified persons who fired a fusillade of shots at a troop train as it was passing through Mingo Junction, three miles west of here. Three soldiers were wounded, one seriously. The shooting occurred in the darkness of last night and authorities were unable even to guess at the force of the attacking party. Names of the wounded soldiers were withheld and it was not even stated to what unit they were attached. The victims were cared for by the detachment of medical officers on the train. —_ —o — — TO CLOSE TWO DAYS. Bernstein’s store which will be closed Monday and Tuesday next week, wil open for business Wednesday morning.

FIX TAX_RATES Decatur’s Total Will be $5.02 on the SIOO, Reduction of Twelve Cents. THREE ARE OUT YET Berne’s Rate Will be $3.73 and Townships Vary as to the Total Rates. The tax rate in Decatur for 1918 will be $5.02, a reduction of twelve cents on the SIOO and an accomplishment worthy of mention this year when nearly every county in the state is showing an increase. The total rate is made up as follows; City levy $1.68 Macadam road 7;) County and bridge .. .45 Library .• 07 School 1.50 State 35.1 Turnpike 23.9 Total $5.02 The township and corporation tax has not been certified in from Jefferson. Monroe and Geneva and the complete list of taxes cannot be given. The town of Berne will pay $3.73 on the SIOO and the other townships as follows: Union. $2.74; Root. $2.25; Preble, $2.42; Kirkland. $2.54; Washington, $2.59; St. Marys, $2.87; Blue Creek, $3.08; Monroe, $2.68; French, $2.19; Hartford, $3.21; Wabash, $2.45. “BO” BRINGS pdx Tramp Who Tried on Old Pair of Shoes Gives the Smallpox

TO THE FAMILY r Os Quincy Hildebrandt at < Fort Wayne, Formerly of This City. ... 1 The Fort Wayne Sentinel says of a former Decatur family: “Smallpox was carried to the home , of Quincy Hildebrandt, machinist, 1710 i Broadw'ay, by a ragged tramp who 1 begged alms at the back door of the house, city health officers have learn- ■ ed. 1 “The father of the household suffers from a severe attack of the disease. ( Several very light cases of the sickness about the city during the past few' weeks are believed to have been spread by the shabby nomad who wandered from house to house asking hand-outs. Health officers think that , the tramp may not have known the nature of the ailment, which had caused him to break out before he called at the Hildebrandt home. "Police will be ordered to visit the “hobo” camps along the railroad, probably with members of the health I board, and to examine the aimless wanderers who may be gathered about the cheery blaze. Smallpox is a disease that feeds best on uncleanly surroundings and would readily pass from one tramp to another when the men gather along the railroad tracks in their journeys “west" or “east.” “Citizens are warned against allowing tramps to have access to members of their families. Smallpox in a light stage is not easily descernible but may transmit a serious attack of the ailment to another. If all “Willies” are allowed to come in by the kitchen fire to dring a cup of coffee an epidemic of smallpox may sweep the city, health officers say. “The Hildebrandt family are sure that the illness was brought to their house by an aged "bo" who begged for a pair of shoes. He was allowed to try on a pair of shoes but the footwear did not fit him. Next day he returned and asked for a coat. He was given a garment. On his second visit it was noticed that his face was blotched. Later two members of the family were attacked by smallpox. Mrs. Lawrence G°reen and son, Stanley, went to Fort Wayne this afternoon for a visit over Sunday.

I BOYS IN ONION FIELDS I il'nlted Press Servl<<'> Columbia City, Ind,, Sept. 15 —(Special to Dully Democrat) Fifty boys who are members of the Boys Working Reserve, are working In onion fields west of this city. Fifteen thousand bushels of onions will be harvest* 1 by the boys. They have been excused from classes in high school but will have to make u)i the extra time whi n they return. They are paid $2 50 a day for lheir work. THE AUTO SALES. Ford sales by the Kalver-Noble garage—Five passenger touring car to J. I). Sarig. high school principal; a sedan to Walter Kauffman. First street. Overland sales, by Holthouse Sales Co. —Five passenger touring car, to Lewis Kline, of Preble township. BERNE DEATHS Two Funerals There Today and Tomorrow—Fred Yoss is Dead. RESULT OF INJURY In Fall from Haystack— Mrs. Chris Luginbill Succumbs to Dropsy. K J i < Funeral services for Mrs. Chris Luginbill, 73, who died Thursday t night at Berne, from dropsy, will be j held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from ; the Missionary church in Berne. i The deceased leaves nine daugh- t ters, Mrs. Katie Sauder, Mrs. Sol - [Klopfenstein, Mrs. Sol Stucky, Mrs. Rufus Schindler, Mrs. Paul Felber, ' Mrs. H. E. Southwood, Mrs. Joseph I Zehr and Mrs. David Yoder; three ■ sons Dave, Joe and Henry Luginbill; : an adopted son. Sylvan Luginbill, and ! twenty-seven grandchildren and one (great-grandchild. One grandchild | has preceded her in death. The funeral of Fred Yoss, 62, was held this morning from the Reformed church in Berne. Death occurred :. Wednesday from injuries received I when he fell from a straw stack ' on Tuesday. The fall caused a brain j injury which resulted in paralysis.. He died without regaining conscious-1 ness.

The deceased wos born in Bern, Switzerland. On July 12, 1884, he was married to Leah Lehman. Four years later they immigrated to this country and have been living in this

community ever since. They are the! parents of sixteen children. Four I died in infancy and the others are: 1 Mrs. Marie Bill of Fort Wayne, An-! atole Yoss of Muncie, Garfield Yossi of Berne, Mrs. Irene Blake and Mrs. ; Blondie Frankert of Fort Wayne; I Paul, at home; Mrs. Margaret Price of Fort Wayne, and Felix, Clara, Lil-! lie, Sophia and Nora are still at home. The deceased also has one brother an three sisters living in Switzerland, one sister in Brazil, South America, and eleven grandchildren. SHOULD REPORT BIRTHS. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Sept. 15—(Special to Daily Democrat) — City boards of health throughout the state are being j appealed to by the state board >f health td take more care in reporting all births as provided in the law pass ed in 1907. Dr. J. N. Hurty today stated that it is absolutely necessary that accurate records be kept on the births in order that officials may know conditions in each community. Accurate statistics are espeially necessary in health wrok Dr. Hurty pointed out. REBEKAHS TO CELEBRATE The 66th anniversary of the Degree ■ of Rebekah will be observed by the ■ members in this city in a very pleas- ■ ant way, on the evening of the 18th i of Sept. The usual meeting will be held at the I. O. O. F. hall, after whichj 1 the members will enjoy a picnic sup- ■ per. Each member is asked to bring | ■ a guest and lunch for herself and guest. Games and other stunts will be; enjoyed and a good time is assured all who come. CALL FOR BANK STATEMENTS. fUnlted PreU Service) Washington. D. C„ Sept. 15—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Comptroller of the Currency Williams today issued a call for the condition of national banks at the close of business September 11.

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TURN FOR WORSE t. s ’ Gov. Goodrich is Sinking—--1 Circulatory Trouble Adi ded to Typhoid Fever. i HEART IS WEAKENING According to Official Statement at Noon—Feared End is Near. (United Preus Service) Indianapolis, Ind.. Sept. 15— (Special to Daily Democrat)— Governor Goodrich’s condition took a change for the worse today, according to a statement issued by the attending physician shortly before noon today. Circulatory trouble has developed in addition to typhoid fever and his condition is very critical, according to the statement. The circulatory trouble means that his heart has shown signs of weakening and it is feared the end is near. Indianapolis, Sept. 15—-(Special to Dally Democrat) Governor Goodrich “does not show any improvement. He did not have a good night,” says a statement issued early today at the Methodist hospital. Physicians promised a complete statement on the executive's condition later in ,he day. Lieut. Governor Bush today assumed some of the more urgent duties of the governor’s office. Bush will remain at his home in Salem, but will act in necessary cases. This action was taken following a conference between (Continued on Page Twot THE COURT NEWS Lima Carpenter, Samuel J. Speer, Claims Mrs. Emma Baughman. WERE MARRIED TODAY

in Clerk’s Office—lssues Made in Several Cases in Court. The clerk’s office saw a happy wed- , ding this morning at 11:15 o’clock i when Judge D. E. Smith said the words that made Emma Middletoil I Baughman, of this city, the bride of i Samuel J. Speer, a carpenter of Lima, ;0. The groom was born August 21, i 1850, and has been marrjed twice, the marriages being dissolved in 1912 and 1915, respectively, by death and di- ! vorce. The bride who was born March i 19, 1868, has been married three times before, they being dissolved in 1887, i 1891 and 1911. The first and third ! were dissolved by divorce. Inez McVeigh vs. Leah McVeigh, damages. Motion by the defendant to strike out part of the complaint. I I Clarence Schlegel by his next friend I > L. C. DeVoss vs. Ferdinand Stauffer. ! Answer by the defendant in one Saraf graph in general denial. ._ Peoples Bank of Portland vs. Clyde jH. Kraner, et al. Answer by Clyde t ! Kraner in two paragraphs. Role to ~ reply to second paragraph. r I Frank Brewster and James BilckI I master, executors of the estate of Dans iel Brewster, were authorized to hold ; a sale of personal property at private j sale without notice for cash at not le s •than appraisement and to report within thirty days. They are also atithor- ’ ized to expend not more than for 1 J a monument. . The foreign will of Isaac P.arlrheimer. probated more than forty years ago tn Lucas county, O„ was adI mitted here as a foreign will to straighten out the title to some lands in this county, affected by the will. The current report of Joseph 1). Winteregg, guardian of Gust Muter, was filed and approved and the tru t continued. David D. Habegger, guardian > f Margaret Jacobs was authorized to expend $135 for drain on ward’s lands. Real estate transfers: Decatur i Cemetery Association to W. S. Smith, lot 539, Decatur, SIOO.BO.