Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 83, Decatur, Adams County, 6 April 1918 — Page 1

DUCATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT W

Volume XVI. Number 83.

FIRST LIBERTY DAY OBSERVED HERE

MILES OF FEATURES IK "BUY A BOND” PARADE MORETHANFIVEHUNDRED VEHICLES, A HUNCHED HORSEMEN, AND MANY MARCHING MADE GREATEST DISPLAY EVER IN COUNTY.

Liberty Day in Decatur, observing the first anniversary of the entrance of the United States into the war, was a success —The drive for the Third Liberty Loan is on and the first day will go down in the history of Adams county as the greatest single day celebration ever known in this county. If there be those who doubt the patriotism of Adams county they should have seen today’s demonstration, the wonderful parade, the enthusiasm displayed and they would forever know that we stand for whatever the nation stands. As the famous commodore said, ‘‘My country forever." Following the watch meetings and the speaking tours of the county last night, today’s celebration made a fitting climax to the pre-campaign for the sale of bonds. If there is a man. doesn’t know all about the bond sale, what it means and what we are going to do, he must certainly >e safely hidden from the sight of man. The people are awake to the momentous question of the day—" Win the war.” Early this morning the people start-; ed coming and they came on every | train, in cars, by rigs, some walked, but they sure all got here and it has been many a day since this city held the crowd gathered here by teno'clock when the parade started. | Today's celebration was in charge ■ of a committee on arrangements, of. which C. F. Davison was chairman. He named Will Kremers to arrange for the floats and the result shows his wisdom in selecting that gentleman for the job. He named J. W Bosse to have charge of the parade and he in turn named John T. Myers as marshal of the day. They did a marvelous work in getting the big line of cars and floats away almost on the dot as advertised. The various delegations were met at the roads that lead into the city and instructed where to report while the floats were lined up by number as given last evening. At 9:30 the parents of boys in the service marched through the city, led by the city band and took their places on the reviewing stand erected on the court house lot corner. \ short time later the school children gave their parade, hundreds of school children marching with flags. 1 hen came the big event of the day—the parade of floats and delegations. And it was SOME PARADE. We do not hesitate to say that it easily outclassed anything ever witnessed here. There were thirty-five floats, denoting many hours of labor and ntui h expense. We would like to give a minute description of each but they were so numerous and so splendid that this would be impossible. ’•now and those who saw the big event that those who missed it. missed seeing a parade that has nt' er been equalled here and we doubt i it was excelled anywhere In the state. The line of march, starting from East Adams street, moved west to Thirteenth, north to Monroe, east to ■ i 'ifth. north to the point and south on Second. All along the streets there were crowds of people, the homes were decorated and the sight was a most interesting one. Chairmen Bosse and Myers and Senator Tyndall and the sepakers, riding in autos, lead the parade, fol lowed by two Uncle Sams, who looked the part in their red, white and blue uniforms. The Decatur City band folowed and then came five army lads in khaki—Heber Fonner, Joe McConnell, Robert Merryman. Leo Ehinger and Ed Yahne, leading

the congress of nations—Methodist church —representing the allied people. The first big float was that of the Moose —“Over the Top,” a globe representing the world with the flags of the allies at the top and a sign, “Around the wcrld and over the top —Buy Bonds.” it was a great starter and prepared the crowd for some real surprises and they got them for there were so many wonderful floats that it fairly made the people gasp with surprise. “Liberty for our children by the K. of C„ the Boy Scouts with a display that talked and told its own story. Joan of Arc leading Paul Reveres from every township in the county, ninety-eight of them in all. followed in order. The I. O. O. F. had a representation of the tank that has played so important a part in the war, the Red Men and the Pocahontas with two cars made a worth-while showing. John Smith and Pocahontas;- the Kekionga Camp Fire Girls, the Presbyterian, Reformed and I’nited . Brethren churches had pretty disI plays; the Catholic Ladies of Columbia gave the “landing of Columbus.” 'a play on wheels; Camp Fire girls ,n uniform attracted attention, the Maccabees liad a float of theim emblem—the world, and the Elks gave “The [blue and the gray;” the Geneva band land the fire company led the township delegations which included crowds from Jefferson and Hartford, Preble and Union and all between. Five hundred automobiles were in line Miss Cole represented Columbia, and then came the Spirit of '76, Miss Connell as the Woman of 1918; the Red Cross showed the nurses at work; the Catholic church gave "Liberty." a float worth seeing, and causing much enthusiasm; the Spanish American War Veterans had "Remember the Maine," and the G. A. R. gave "The Spirit of ’61;” W. R. C. — Huy Bonds, in two cars; Knights of Pythias—Damon and Pythias; a feature that attracted much attention was that of the Pythian Sisters—- " Helping to can the kaiser." a young lady busily engaged in pushing a boy representing the Berlin war lord back into the can; the Royal Neighbors showed a torpeuo boat and then came the Berne Society Guard with thirty men marching. Every township was represented in township delegations. Monroe, Preble, Washington, Kirkland, Hartford and St. Mary’s having the largest and each representing one of the original thirteen states. Monroe announced 100 per cent for the Liberty Loan, the St John’s school children made a great showing with their school yells, Washington featured a big flag showing 100 stars; Kirkland yelled for France who helped us in 1778; Hartford showed the Georgia “coons.” a good one, and St. Mary's represented North Carolina. It was all given as advertised, and more, and delighted the big crowd. This Afternoon The afternoon program was delayed a half hour in starting but the crowd 'gathered rapidly after the Decatur band began their concert. John W Tyndall presided as chairman and handled the crowd in fine style. Th e program opened with prayer by Rev . J. C. Hanna of the Presbyterian I church and the singing of "The Star . Spangled Banner." by Dr. Fred Pat--1 terson's chorus. J Then came one of the real features .'of the day—the raising of a service flag containing stars for 352 of the ’ youth of this county now serving the ? (Continued on Page Two)

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, April <», 1918.

WATCH MEETINGS • Held Over the County—--1 Miss Hubbard Speaks at Geneva. HAS JUST RETURNED Fro m Fra n ce—l nt eresti n g Meetings Held at Various Places. The Liberty Bond meeting at the Lutheran school house in Union township, at the Bleeke church, was well attended, many being unable to get into the auditorium. Practically every family of the entire neighborhood were represented. Many ladies were present. Mr. Fred J. Koldewey, captain of that district, turned the meeting over to Herman F. Reinking, who presided. Professor Hohnhans of Bingen, and Professor Worthmann. of Decatur, Professor Gotch. of the parochial school there, and French Quinn spoke. The audience was composed almost entirely of men and women of German descent. Professor Gotch made an excellent address and among other things said: “We teach our children to love our country and patriotism as a matter or of conscience. By unanimous consent the entire audience solemnly subscribed to that sentiment. Professor Worthmann volunteered to see that all who desired would be furnished with government treatises on the war situation and by consent Mr. Koldewey was authorized to secure the names and addresses of all those desirous of studying along that litre and forward on to Professor Worthmann. Professor Gotch urged full attendance at Decatur today and to take part in the parade. Meet at Honduras A splendid meeting, with a good crowd, characterized Kirkland township’s watch meeting at the Christian Union church at Honduras last night. Patriotic speeches were given by the school children, followed by fine addresses by C. L. Walters and O. L. (Continued on Page Two) FOR MISS BYRON City of Fort Wayne Would Name Tuberculosis Hospital. AS FITTING MEMORIAL To Miss Irene Byron. Who Died Recently in Army Hospital. Indianapolis. Ind., April 6—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Public spirited citizens of Fort Wayne, Ind., are urging that a lasting tribute be paid to the memory of Miss Irene Byron, who served for five years as the executive secretary of the Fort Wayne Anti-Tuberculosis League, by having the tuberculosis sanitorium there named after her. Miss Byron was known widely as one of the most enthusiastic and efficient anti-tuberculosis workers in the country and Fort Wayne citizens feel that the city owes a debt of gratitude for the immense amount of good accomplished by her while she was the active head of the city’s tuberculosis organization. In addition to being largely responsible for the erection of the tuberculosis sanitorium, Miss Byron succeeded in having open-air schools established, a dispensary, and was instrumental in having two nurses assigned to the task of treating tuberculosis citizens. Many children owe their health today to the effective work that was done by Miss Byron and public sentiment is in favor of naming the tuberculosis sanitorium after her. In • case this is done. It is the intention ' of making ceremonies incident to the s laying of the cornerstone of an addi- • tion to the hospital memorial exer- ' rises in honor of the memory of the

+ •!••!• + •!• + + + + + + + + ( ;+ OVER THE TOP. + ♦ ♦ 4" Washington, I). ('.. April 6- + + (Special to Daily Democrat) 4’ 4- Twenty-five towns have already + 4* oversubscribed their Liberty 4« 4- Loan quota, telegrams to treas- + 4- ury headquarters at 10 o’clock 44> announced. Wires of confidents 44- were arriving “like a snow 4> 4* storm" officials reported. 4> 4-4’4-4’ + *4-4’4’4-4’4-4-4> woman who has accomplished so much for the good of the city. Miss Byron died March 28 at Fort McArthur, Texas, where she was serving as a Red Cross nurse at the time of her death. FIGHTING FOR AMIENS RAILWAY Germans Throw Division After Division Into the Great Battle Today. LINES ARE HOLDING And Gen. Foch Announces That Amiens Will Not be Taken by Enemy. (United Tress Service! (By Wm. Philip Simms, United Press Staff Correspondent) With the British Armies in France. April 6—(Special to Daily Democrat) — Heavy fighting Is developing for possession of the Amiens railway embankment—in the region of Albert, and the valley of Ancre—and astride ■ the Somme. Just outside Corbie, particularly 1 desperate assaults are being made. 1 The Germans are hurling great ’ masses of tropos forward. < At 5:30 this morning the enemy 1 was seen advancing in waves east of I Corbie. Fighting is continuing I southward from the heights. ] Vast numbers of Germans are fall- ( Ing on British bayonets and being shattered by British guns. ( At the time this dispatch was filed . it was too early to give the definite results of the battle. | London, April 6—(Special to Daily Democrat) —“The fact that American troops daily are taking their places in the battle line increases more than I ever the confidence with which we patiently look forward to the triumph of our united efforts in the defense of the rights and liberties of civilization,’’ King George wired today, in replying to the guests of Lord Mayer at a luncheon to British and American coalition at America's entrance into the war a year ago. Premier Lloyd George, who could not be present, sent the following message: ‘fThe American people's decision to join the great struggle of free peoples against the desire of despotism to establish its own universal domin- ] ion is one of the most momentous events in history. During the next few weeks there, they will give the Prussian junkers the surprise of their lives. (By United Press.) While awaiting heavy reinforcements of big guns before resuming this drive against Amiens, Hindenburg is battering away with his infantry against the British left center, between the Somme and Ayette. Haig reported heavy fighting every where alohg that 20-mile front yesterday and last night with a resumption of the attack this morning. A United Press dispatch from William Philip Simms, describing this fighting, told of an attempt by the enemy to storm the embankment of the Amiens-Albert railway, southwest of the latter city with a force of 72,000 men. This particular thrust centered around Dernancourt, two miles south of Albert and probably extended 1 to the south of Morlancourt, which is four miles north of the Somme and about midway between that river and 1 Albert. This fighting was continuing ' when Simms filed his cable today. > With the French Armies in the Field ■ April 4—(Special to Daily Democrat) 1 (Continued on Page Two)

ON ANNIVERSARY Os Wedding Will be Burial of William Bultemeyer. A FRIEDHEIM BOY Died of Pneumonia—Married Year Ago to Hulday Hoffman. On the first aniversary of his wedding to Miss Huldah Hoffman, daughter of ExTrustee Dan Hoffman, of Preble township, will take place the funeral of the young man, William Bultemeyer. former Friedheim hoy, son of William Bultemeyer, whose death occurred in Fort Wayne, yesterday of pneumonia. The young man was born Novermeb 21, 1888. The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel says; “WfUiam Bijltemeyer, aged 29 years, an employe of the General Electric company, and a former resident of Freidheim, Ind., who had lived in Fort Wayne for the past year, died at 11:30 o’clock this forenoon at the home. 1706 Koch street. Death was due to pneumonia and followed an illness of but a few days. “Mr. Bultemeyer was married a year ago and shortly afterward moved to this city. He was a member of the Trinity German Lutheran church. Surviving relatives include the widow, the parents, four brotheds and four sisters. “Funeral services wili be conducted tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock at the home and at 11 o'clock at the Trinity Lutheran church, the Rev. George W. Droege officiating Fol- ; lowing the services the body will be removed to the home of the parents 1 at Friedheim, where services wili be ' held at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon. I followed by services at the Freidheim Lutheran church at 1:30 o’clock. 1 Burial will take place in the church ‘ cemetery. 1 “The young man will be buried on 1 the first anniversary of his wedding, ! as he was married April 8, 1917." < r* 1 WELL KNOWN MAN: ( Charles Hockemeyer, a ' i Prominent Root Town- f T? i ship farmer i DIED THIS MORNING ' j From Complication of Ail- • ments—Was Seventy- i four Years Old. Charles Mockemeyer, prominent and influential farmer of Root townshir,, ( residing five miles northwest of this city on the Poe road, died this morning at 6:30 o’clock at the homestead , where he speant much of his life. He was seventy-four years of age. Combined with infirmities of age. were a complication of kidney trouble and paralysis, which caused his demise. He spent several weeks this winter with a daughter in Fort Wayne. While there he became quite ill during th" latter part of February at which time he was brought to his home here to spend his declining days. Mr. Hockmeyer was born in Germany. April 24, 1845. but was long a resident of this country. His wii'e was formrely Miss Sophia Doehrman. Children are: Fred H. Hockemeyer, Mrs. Karl Reiter, Mrs. IjOUise Sclieimann, Karl Midland, Mich.; Mrs. August Lepper. Mrs. William Wiheh. Mrs. Henry Kless, Fort Wayne; William Hockemeyer, Della, at home. The funeral will be Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the St. Jonhs church with burial in the St. Johns cemetery. ..., _,. —Q - A. M. Bowen has announced that he will be a candidate for trustee of St. Mary’s township on the republican ticket.

' BEACON LIGHTS GLOW FROMJJBERTY HILLS TELL THAT NATION IS STEADFASTLY WATCHING FOE-CITY OF DECATUR LAUNCHES LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE AGAINST ENEMY,

Millions of red. white and blue bear on lights proclaimed with steady radiance from every home in the nation that its people continue steadfastly watching tor liberty. Bright leaping flames shot up from bon-fires set on the millions of hills of the mighty nation and carried on their bright wings to the skies on this eve of the second year of the war. the prayers and hopes of billions of people that it would be the last; and then —came a rush from millions to sign applications for liberty bonds, showing that for this, too, they had been watchfully waiting—but doers as well. Decatur last night was typical of the millions of the nation. The great bonfire on the Weber terrace, corner of Monroe and Third streets, lighted by the city fire department force, promptly at twelve o’clock, sent .ip its beacon glow for liberty to the world. With the crackling of its flames, joined the notes of the church and factory bells, the school bells, the whistles and the patriotic songs of the people as they sent up their | prayers for liberty. Hundreds »tj people took part in the inspiring ser-, vice, after having come from the cou.t| room where a most impressive pre-, liininary service had been held. At | the close of this and promptly at the! opening minute of the campaign,, Frank Scliirmeyer, county chairman’ of the third liberty loan campaign, ha I received the application of Mrs. Fr ■ I Bacon of North Second street for the ( first liberty bond sold in this third drive. Mrs. Bacon has given three boys for service. Not content with thus serving her country, she is buying bonds. She has bought in the first and second campaigns; and is the first to buy’ in this third campaign. The tenor of the thought expressed by all the speakers at the courtroom meeting last evening was the necessity of sacrifice; a call for an awakening to the seriousness of the situation, and the way by which we, who are at home may help win the war, in suitporting those who offer their very life’s blood. Dan Erwin, chairman of events, on- ( ened the meeting at nine o’clock, and| (introduced the Rev. L. W. Stolte. of the Reformed church, who presided | during the evening. The city band came through the| throngs, that could not find seating places in the crowded room, and amid, cheers, played patriotic selections.. With Dr. Fred Patterson, leading, the audience sang “America, and music, j the kind that has pep and purpose, was given by other able bodies. The high school chorus, Mrs. L. A. Holthouse’s Liberty Ixian Chorus, and the Poe Quartet sang The Poe quartet comprises John Ruhl and Marion Smith, of Middletown: Robert Mercer, of Fort Wayne, and Cal Kunkel, if Monmouth. They have been called to sing all over the state ami anyone who has heard them knows why they have this deserved popularity. Rev. J. A. Seimetz, of the St. Marys Catholic church, invoked the Divine Help and the speakers of the evening followed. Dr. Frank Jaynes, of Wabash, was a forceful speaker, and to the point. He called the nation to awaken to the seriousness of the situation. He reviewed the rise and fall of nations through all history; the rise of the German empire, up from the fuedal system, which grew from the mistaken thought that "Might makes right.” to the great German military machine

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• which has been perfected in the last y fifty years for the purpose of ruling t- the world. His speech was gifted with 1- clear, word-picture portrayal, making it it very dramatic in quality. s He brought the seriousness home e when he said: “The war is not three >’ thousand miles away Within throe p months, it will be brought directly p home to every house that shows a ’• service flag in its window, showing that our boys have paid for your i leas--3 tires and privileges, with their life's • blood.” ’ Red Cross nurses have come home to Chicago with their hands cut off and their tongues pulled out; other j- horrible atrocities have been perpl- - trated. In this war. as in that with China and other countries the Hun has set out to make the name of 1 “Hun” feared, as of the old belief that . “Might makes right." ’ He scored heavily those who enjoy ’ the privileges of the country and are ! not in sympathy with it. He told of 1 an Indiana man. German horn, who • had worked for eleven cents a day on | ten acres in Germany belonging to | the Kaiser, who had come to America, Ito escape military service; becoming j a banker, and growing in wealth and I power, tin influencial man in his con>- | triunity, yet whose sympathy and in- | fluence are with Germany. Had he j not come here, he would still be in Germany working for eleven cents a , day on the Kaiser's ten acres and serving in the army. Contrasted with this, he told of a Bohemian Jew, he had met recently, but twenty-five years of age. Courteous and respect- | ful he was. He had come here when I nineteen years of age. ragged and poor, with but half a dollar. He had worked and prospered, built up a good business, a home, and had become an (American citizen. He was called to service in the draft. When questioned as to how he felt about it. the Bohemian Jew responded: “Every chance I have ever had in God’s world, America has given me. Is she asking me too much to give the service of myself?” If America has the right to take men I she has the right to conscript their , dollars. But she is not doing it. She i is asking their loan, with good interest I and no taxation. He emphasized the high purpose of the war, making it a I “holy war.” Not for conquest, but for , right, it is waged. Mrs. Curtis Hodges, of Indianapolis. was the woman speaker. She sat ■ forth the fact that the outcome of this war means everything to the women. She set out the fact that no sacrifices .! are too great for her to make to pre- . serve that which is dearest to her—- ' that which hangs in the balance of -! this war. She set out clearly some “'facts relative to the cost of carrying tjon the war; what it means to keep our il soldiers in good condition, and set out . | ways and means whereby we may f help. What we have done so far, has i meant no sacrifice, and is but a a drop in the bucket. It should be i y privilege and a joy for us to'give what we can to make conditions as good as s we can for I hose who are giving up e their lifes blood. g Frank J. Dunton, of Lagrange, was late in arriving, but came in time to s speak a few minutes before the a-l- . journment. “We are going to win. i Don’t he afraid. That's settled." But • ho impressed upon his bearers the s necessity of service. He emphasiz’d ? the fact that our government and 1 “we” are inseparable. Our govern- - ment is made up of individuals; our ’ vote makes the government. When ' “(Continued on Page Two)