Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 174, Decatur, Adams County, 25 July 1918 — Page 1

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Volume XVI. Number 174.

ALLIES CLOSING IN ON THE TEI

ADVANCE SEVERAL MILES TAKE NUMBER OF TOWNS FERE-EN-TARDENOIS ON FIRE—THE GERMANS BLOW UP AMMUNITION PREPARATORY TO EVACUATINGREADY TO STRIKE IN ITALY. ( (By Frank Taylor, United Press Staff Correspondent) j With the American Army in France, July 25—.(Special to j Daily Democrat) —American troops, continuing their advance , north and northeast of Chateau-Thierry, are driving upon Fere- , en-Tardenois on a broken front of more than ten miles. Big , fires are reported in Fere-en-Tardenois and Oulchy-le-Chateau. , In addition to the tires caused by allied bombardment, the Germans are blowing up ammunition, evidently in preparation for evacuation. Oulchey-le-Chateau has been outflanked, however, I and a get-away will be difficult. ' t (By John Gaunt. United Press Staff Correspondent) ( Paris, July 25—(4:05 p. m.) —French and American troops are closing in on the German strategic base of Feren-en-Tarde-nois from two sides. The allied artillery and airmen are subjecting the city to a terrific bombardment, the. infantry is advanc- f ing eastward and northward toward the city, slowly overcoming ' the enemv. The capture of Epieds has enabled the French and Ameri- 1 cans to penetrate the city Fere Forest, five miles directly south ' of Fere-en-Tardenois. A strategic enemy mass, estimated at twenty divisions, is ex- 1 pected soon to aid in a counter-maneuver. f London. July 25— (Special to Daily Democrat)—The Trade r Union advisory committee, following a conference today with c government officials, advised the striking munition workers to re- ( sume work, the official press bureau announced. 3

■ (United Press Service) . Washington, July 25—(Special to ( Daily Democrat) —Stung by the 1 1 smashing defeat of their plans in France, the Teutons are believed ( about ready to strike back at Italy. An Italian military attache here be- ( lieves the boshe will try this means , of stopping Italians from going to the j west front and will also try thus to ] cover up at home the fiasco of the Rheims smash. (By Robert J. Bender, United Press t staff correspondent) t Washington, July 25—(Special to Dally Democrat) —On the eve of expected action in Siberia, the allies j are confronted by commands for rec- | ognition from the new anti-bolsheviki ( government springing up all over Rus ( sia. It is indicated in diplomatic quart- t ers however, that the allies will pur- i sue a course of officially recognizing ( no particular government but to work ’ through the people as a whole. ’ London. July”2s— (Special to Daily , Democrat)—German power is now on the curve it was learnedsemi-of- ( ficiaily today. The casualty of their ( storm troops are especially heavy. So far in the present fightin, the enemy ' has used 64 divisions (768,000 men ) Amsterdam. jLi7“25-(Special to . Daily Democrat)— Monsignor Ratu, in vestigator has been forbidden to visit Poland, where he had been instructed to make investigations of conditions. according to dispatches today from Moscow. Protest has been edged with the German governor of Warsaw. (By Fred S. Ferguson, United Press Stnff Correspondent) With the American Armies m France, July 25—(9:00 a '“ >~ Fere ’ en-Tardenois is under fire tom Franco-American artillery and is > - ing heavily bombed by allied avia tors. The bombardment is serious y Interfering with the movement ot enemy troops and material. |(Fere-en-Tardenois is the most important railway and highway " n,el within the Soissons-Rheims salien . It is ten miles north and slightly eas of Chateau Thierry. The allied lines ore less than five miles to the west and only a little more than that to south.) I Heavy fighting is under way to clear Riez forest (northeast of Jaulgonne) following the capture ot its southern end during which additional guns and prisoners were taken.

Prisoners continue to indicate the 0 comparative confusion in the enemy ranks, being ffrotn numerous divis- ( ions. It is established that some divisions had been reduced to three s thousand men (a loss of 75 per cent.) . The prisoners are all hungry, the 1 confusion wruoght by allied infantry 1 preventing the Germans from bring- 1 ing supplies up to their forward 8 lines. The bridgehead at Jaulgonne has been enlarged appreciably. French j and American troops are advancing , there despite sharp rear guard ac- { tion. While the Americans continue to progress east of Epieds and north of Jaulgonne, the Germans are leaving ( behind them in evacuated villages, tell-tale evidences of conditions in 1 Germany. The boches in the rich Marne valley were endeavoring to aid their families at home when the , allies struck. The Americans fond f everywhere parcel post packages ( which the boches had no chance to ( forward. They contained wheat, j leather, children's shoes, seats and backs of chairs, etc. Letters written by folks at home I to enemy soldiers, who later were ’ taken prisoners, declared conditions 1 are such that “something must happen.” Civilians are now allowed only 200 grams of meat a week. One boche came in with a tag on his arm which had been atached by his captors. It read: "This prisoner gave water to American wounded.” In addition to white bread, the German was given a can of “bully beef.” He said this ration would (serve six men in the German army. 'As a reward for giving water to our wounded, the boche and his comrades were given twenty packages of cigarettes. London, July 25—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Total allied and neutral shipping losses during June, as a result of submarine action or marine risk were 275.629 tons, according to figures made public by the admiralty. This is the smallest total since September, 1916. British losses were 161.062 tons in June. Rio De Janeiro, July 25—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Brazilian I government today struck at the finan--1 cial end of Gentian propaganda *n Brazil by ordering liquidation of i three German banks here, which had I been the center of German activities. | The banks taken over were the Al-

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l«mac Trans-Atlantic company, capitalized at 40,000,000 marks; the Braslianische bank Fur Deutschland, 23.000,000 marks and the Deutsche Sulamerieanische, 20.000,000 marks. Liquidation of the banks is believed to be the immediate fore-runner of a general uprooting of German interests. London, July 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat) — Two hundred thousa’ul munitions workers in England were idle today as the result of strikes in Coventr yand Birmingham, in Cov- 1 entry 16.000 have joined the ranks of ' those who have laid down their tools * and in Birmingham 65,000 have walk- 1 ed out. Electricians were included in ' the strikers in the latter city, forcing 1 the plants to shut down, which has thrown 150,000 out of employment. . BULLETIN f Paris, July 25—(Noon) —Heavily ■ counter-attacking north of the Marne, in the region of Dormans, the Germans last night succeeded in occupying the village of Chassins and the wood north of Treloup but the French retook both shortly afterward, the war office reported today. Rome, July 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Two Austrian transports were sunk in an Italian attack on Cat- , taro, according to dispatches from Cattaro today. Washington, July 25—(Special to Daily Democrat) —One hundred and eighty-eight army casualties listed today included: Killed in action. 32: died of wounds, 6: died of disease. : ; ied of accient and other causes. 3; wounded severely. 123; wounded slightly, 1; wounded degree undeter- |j mined. 16: missing in action. 2, and q prisoners 2. a Washington. July 25—(Special to j Daily Democrat) —Sixty-four marine ( casualties today were thus divided: Killed in action 20; died of wounds J 3; severely wounded 38; missing in >' action 3. F Paris, July 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Baron Max von Hus- t sarek having failed to form a new Austrian cabinet, Emperor Karl has t invited Baron Erasmas von Handel, j former minister of the interior, to n undertake the task, a Zurich dirpatch said today. j, BULLETIN - v Washington, July 25 —(Special to 11 Daily Democrat) —All world records a for destroyer building were broken f today when the Ward was placed in t commission at Mare Island navy yard The keel was laid May 15 and she was launched 17% days later. Before the war it took 20 to 24 months to complete a destroyer. 1 BULLETIN Washington. July 25—(Speeial to c Daily Democrat)—Northwest of Jaul- P gonne, American troops have forced \ the Germans back to a depth of from | one to two miles. General Pershing £ reported today under date of July 24. { Amsterdam. July 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The French have used 80(i tanks in their counter-at-tacks, the Kolnische Zeitung declared. This German newspaper probably refers to the small “salty tanks' which the French are employing in increasing numbers. (By Frank J. Taylor, United Press staff correspondent.) With the American Armies in France, July 24—(Night)—Allied airmen report increasing congestion between the German concentration centers and their fighting positions. Some of this movement of men and materials is away from the front, but the greater part is toward the battle lines, thus adding weight to the evidences that the Germans are going to fight it out. rather than continue their retirement. $ The allied heavy artillery, according to the airmen, is continually cutting the German lines of communications and blowing up munition dumps. The aviators are cooperating by dropping great numbers of bombs (By Lowell Mellett. United Press [ staff correspondent.) i With the French Armies. July 25— . (Special to Daily Democrat)—The al- , lies continue their relentless press sure against the pocket into which I * the crown prince's inglorious “Fried'enuturm" led hundreds of thousands .' (Continued on Page”Two)

AT VERA CRUZ Was Funeral of Mrs. Fred Amacher Performed Today. The funeral of Mrs. Fred Amacher, 79, was held this morning at 9:30 o’clock at the Vera t’ruz Reformed, church. Death resulted Tuesday morning from Bright's disease. o MEN ALSO ASKED The chairman of the food dubs would like to call the attention of their lieutenants, to request all men in their territory to sign the food cards, it will not be a task for the lady of the house to conserve if she has the co-operation of every one in the family. Don't forget the food meeting at the north ward school building at S o’clock this evening. TAKE LIFE'S VOWS Tim Sprague and Miss Goldie James Were United in Marriage at THE U. B. PARSONAGE lev. C. J. Miner Officiates i —Both Parties Well Known Here. Tim Sprague, well known Decatur ‘ boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. John ( Sprague, of North Eleventh street, i and Miss Goldie Janies, daughter of < Mr. and Mrs.-Perry James, of-Prehic 1 township, residing on a farm near St. ' John's, were married yesterday after- ’ noon at 2:30 o'clock at the United Brethren parsonage on South Tenth street. The pastor, the Rev. C. J < Miner performed the act that made t this young couple man and wife. t The wedding was a very quite one, ( the only witnesses being Mesdamcs s John Sprague and Perry Janies, the < mothers of the bridegroom and bride. The groom is an operator of a ditch ing machine and is a very competent young man. The bride is a young lady of lovely character and personality. and both have innumerable friends who are pleased to hear <f their marriage. WILL WED A° LIEUTENANT (United Press Service) Nw York, July 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat)— Miss Marguerite Clark, motion picture actress today confirmed the report that she was on- I gaged to marry Lieut. H. Palmersoil Williams of New Orleans. The date has not yet been set and will depend on how soon Lieut Williams is ordered abroad. A GENEVA COUPLE Married Here This Morning at 10:30 by the Rev. W. Paul Marsh. LYBARGER - INEICHEN Double Ring Ceremony Employed—ln Ohio on a Honeymoon Trip. Jesse Lybarger and Miss Jeanette Ineichen, a prominent couple of Geneva motored here this morning and going to the home of the Rev. W. Paul Marsh, pastor of the Christian church were married at ten-thirty o'clock. Witnesses were Calen and Mabel Ly- . barger, relatives of the groom. The bride wore a becoming tan frock while the groom was attired in dark 1 blue serge. Mr. and Mra. Lybarger will enjoy ’ a honeymoon trip to Van Wert and ■ Lima, 0.. after which they will be at • home near Geneva. 1 The groom is a son of fra Lybarg- ■ er. and the bride a daughter of George 1 O. Ineichen, prominent families of Jefferson township.

BEGINS TO MOVE Thirty-eigth Division Comi posed of Troops at Camp Shelby ARE FINALLY STARTED For Embarkation Camp is Apparent from Letter of Private. The thirty-eighth United Stares army division, composed of the troops at Camp Shelby. Hattiesburg. Miss., which was one of the first divisio is to be organized and enter training, and of which the old company “A" boys of Decatur are a part, and which is among the divisions having the longest period of training in the United States, has apparently as a division began to move for an enibaration depot. The Fort Wayne News says this seems to be apparent from a letter received by the parents at Fort Wayne of Private Clarence A. Martin, of the headquarters company of the 139th U. S. field artillery, which is a unit of the Thirty-eighth division He states that his new address is Headquarters company. 139th U. S. field artillery, care of Camp Merritt. Thirty«eighth division. New Jersey. A. E. F., via New York. The soldiers of the Thirty-eighth division have been in training in the United States longer than most any other division, and though it has been repeatedly rumored that at different times the troops would go for over seas service as a division, the divi sion has continued to remain at the Mississippi army pest. About two months ago a num her I of the Decatur and Fort Wayne boys there were sent across, and a number transferred to other camps, but until ( this time, the organizations them pelves, have remained at Camp Shelby. o NEW NOBLE GRAND leuben Lord Heads the Officers of Odd Fellows’ ' Lodge 1 I FOR NEXT HALF YEAR 1 Officers Installed — Leland 1 Frank is the Vice Grand. The Odd Fellows installed the following officers for the next half year: •Noble Grand—Reuben Lord Vice Grand —Leland Frank Warden—lra DeVinney Conductor —Clarence Marsh Chaplain—Charles Helm Right Supporter of Noble Grand- 1 John Merriman. Left Supporter of Noble Grand — Levi Baker Right Supporter of Vice Grand — Owen Davis Left. Supporter of Vice Grand — Doyt McCrory Inner Guard —Dan Cook Recording Secretary—Ed Macy Financial Secretary—John Logan Treasurer —John McCrory FACTORY 'IS MOVING j The Decatur branch of the Berne . Overall & Shirt factory is moving 1 from the second story of the Weber 1 building to the rear of the Bowers ! Realty Company's building, temporarily. After the Bowers Realty office . has been located elsewhere, the face tory will occupy the entire first floor. ( The factory is not operating for the < remainder of the week during the moving process. V THE WEST WARD 1 t The War Savings Society of the west ward is requested to meet to- - morrow afternoon at. 2:30 o’clock at s the Riley building. The call is made f by Miss Neva Brandyberry, who is chairman for the suiunier.

B LUNCH BOXES NOT ADVISABLE ■ The soldiers wno iefi here this morning were not given lunch boxes as has heen the past custom. This - feature was abandoned because of th< advice that the hoys are given meals and lunch en route and the boxes ire considered somewhat of a waste. Acting upon this instruction the 10-al military board agreed the ladies should discontinue the practi-c. which explains the fact that it was not done today. The lunches requir • ed considerable labor and effort to gather and prepare them but the ladies would gladly do so, for the boys, but feel that they should help the efforts to conserve in every way possible. PIONEER KILLED Jonathan Kelly, Pioneer of Southern Part of Adams County WAS STRUCK BY CAR And Killed Near Van Buren—Was the Father of Jesse Kelly. Jonathan Kelly, aged seventy-two, of Van Buren, long a resident of the south part of Adams county, father of former Deputy Sheriff Jesse Kelly, now of near Berne, and of Mrs. Charles B. Ford, who lived here before moving to Fort Wayne a year -ago, was st rude-by art M; Ar ■B'. 'trtrction car at the Studebaker stop, two miles east of Van Buren Tuesday afternoon, his death resulting a few minutes later. , The deceased was a pioneer iesU dent of this county until moving to Van Buren a number of years ago.< He is a second cousin of Deputy, Clerk John Kelly. The Bluffton News says of the ac‘ cident: . "He was killed by the car whirl} left this city at 3:30 o'clock in chatgt" of Motorman Clyde Herbst and Con-, ductor Charles Hensley, and the car« which was on time, was due at the scene of the accident at 4:15 o'clock.l “Mr. Kelly was caretaker of the; Cory Cemetery, located at the Stu:le-i baker farm, and had been returning! to his home in Van Buren each after} noon for some time on the same ail that killed him. “On account of the fatal accident 8 that showed just how it occurred wargiven by Mrs. Virgil Hall, wife of thi tenant on the Studabaker farm, atvher sister, Mrs. Sarah Larkin, of Ma rion, who was sitting at the Hal. home. Both ladies were sitting on th<_] porch at the Hall home which is ot the north side of the track. They said that Mr. Kelly came down to thg crossing some time before the ea" was due, and crossing to the static platform on the north side set his dit) ner bucket down there, and then, as j era short time, crossed back to th south side of the track and walke sl about fifty or sixty feet south of th w’alk across he track and climbed i> to a buggy belonging to Mr. Hal r which stood under a tree, evidentl ] taking shelter there from the sirj while waiting for the ear. “Just about the time the car wa' c heard approaching the ladies saw M c Kelly hastily leave the buggy an) start running toward the stop, wavin his hat. One of them remarked thm she did not believe he was going t l make his car. and they would hav’ shouted a warning, they said, bu > knew he was deaf and would not heal > them, and he did not look in their dh p ectlon, so that they could signal : 1 warning to him. “Motorman Herbst looked, as wai » his custom, at the station platforn • proper just as soon as he emergei • from behind a small woods, but see ‘ ing no one there looked to the othe ’ side of the track, and saw Mr. Kelly He tried to bring the car to a stop but was too close to the flag stop, an< the car caught Mr. Kelly fairly ot • the track. “This victim hid miscalculated tie distance and the speed of the car. ant > had endeavored to cross in front o i the car. to the north side, to get hi' (Continued on Page Threaj

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