Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 180, Decatur, Adams County, 1 August 1918 — Page 2

gULLLfL- .....==r. DAILY DEMOCRAT 1 UIX. Jll'Tg X- - r-TT--=x=: j Published Every Bvealae KiMpt •ueday by — t The Decatur Democrat Company t JOHN H. HELLERPrealdent ' ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUBE, Secretary «... ■ ■ . > 1 Subecrlptlon Ratee Per Week. by earner....,..10 Centa * Per Tear, by carrier...l6.oo s Par Month, by malll6 cents Far Tear, by mall>3.oo Single Copiesl cents , Adserumug raise made known on i application. ] Entered at the poatofflce tn Deca- i tnr, Indiana, aa eecond-claaa matter. ] The Wpr Savings Stamp sampaign is a sneeeas. Write it down in big 1 large gilt letters. Adams county has won another star in her crown. It was a stiff fight, but we won it. Will Hays, republican national chairman is having a very difficult job to stir up political organization. He has sent out letters to millionares asking that they make up a fund of $1,500(900 Ibr political propaganda purposes and he is being answered b> many patriots who are not in sympathy with him this year, while our boys are fighting for a democracy that will make the world a safer and better place in which to live. This is not a time for business or political deals. Pages of glorious history are being written now x on the battle iiel’dk of France and the headliner of the most heroic cha'jAeiis will lie the acts of the boys in the Rainbow division and other brave lads from this fair land where a few months ago we scarcely knew one military order from another. The town of Sergy was taken and lost and retaken nine times by our men. the best units of the German army were hurled against them and beaten back, then the ITussian Guard finest soldiers of the enemy machine were brought up and were cut to nieces and Pershing s men field, Doha it make you thrill with pride? Wh tt need of compulsary military why keep an army of millions at a great expense, if within a year we can produce men ami an army like this? We have just started. We have ten million more like these fighters if necessary. Lend as they fight. "Lend as they fight’’—learn that (Sentence well, it's the golden text for the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign which starts September 28th. and behind these four words we soldiers who have sworn to keep the home fires burning must use every ounce of strength and persuasive power, that a fund of six billion dollars shall be raised. This means something like SBOO,OOO in Adams county, a wonderful fortune ordinarily, but not so large when we consider that during the past year a sum considerably larger than that has been raised. To do it we folks at home must plan to go into the big drive with the same willingness to sacrifice, the same enthusiasm and the same do or die spirit that is being displayed every hour by our brave defenders on the western battle front. Os course you

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have given and loaned much and you* Joel that you have doneall you can. I hut have you? If the boys at the front should quit atany time the battle would be lost and militarism would again be paramount. Neither must we quit, if it takes the last penny we can rake and scrape. While the boys fate shot and shell and gas' pud bomb, we must keep on digging and helping as they fight. Adams county has made her quota ir. the War Saving Stamp campaign, forty-sixth county in tiie state to com plete this record and leaving just that number with the work still on their hands. It is a splendid record for a rural county like this one and we may feel proud of It. The finish came at eight o'olo. k t..is morning when a local firm, too mod *to desire publicity, came to this office and expressed a desire to take a sufficient amount to make up the shortage They subscribed $2,400 worth, putting us over the top. It means much. in< lud ing a rest for two months before the Fourth Liberty Loan drive opens Allen county is still short over a half million dollars. Jay county must make up $350.00. Blackford county must dig tor $25.0110. and others are short Jarge and small amounts. We con gratulate Chairman Bosse. French Quinn. Dan Erwin and all the others who worked so faithfully to make this campaign a success and every loyal citizen in the county will rejoice that we are over. Those who have not taken War Savings Stamps may still do so at any time during the year and the children should continue to buy Thrift Stamps. It all helps the boys who are fighting over there. In the meantime let's be thankful we live in such a splendid community. | SO6IE.TY f Club Calendar Thursday. 1c Nick—Anola Frank. Ba-pt Ist Aid— Air e. Apart in Goff. — - Mt. Pleasant Mite Society—Mrs Harve Butler. M. E. Missionary Open Meeting— Robert Case Home. Friday. U. B Aid —At Parsonage. The annual reunion of the Houck family will be held at Robinson park. August 17. Mrs. R. E. Merriman ami Mrs. Florence Lynch, of South Salem, are spending the day with Mrs. E. W. Merriman. Emiel Runge, of St. Ixiuis, Mo., is her evisiting with his uncle. Ferd Bleeke and family and with relatives in Union township. Mr. Runge will go to military training camp in Missouri August 15 and is here for a farewell visit. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams of Pittsburg. Penna., and Miss Aue. of Dunkirk, who have been at Rome City, and are motoring home, stopped here for a visit over night with Mr. and Mrs. H L. Center Mrs. Confer and Miss Aue were childhood friends and the visit was one of great mutual pleasure. The Rev. and Mrs. F. F. Thornburg have had a house party for several days their guests being the Misses Mary Clark and Emma Lunn, of Amburn and Miss Ruth Deputy, of Cincinnati. O. Yesterday they went on it motor trip, the Auburn ladies returning home, and Mr. and Mrs. Thornburg and Miss Deputy going on to Valparaiso from which place Mr. Thornburg’s mother. Mrs. O. W. Thorn burg .accompanied them home. She had been there on a month's visit with her daughter. Miss Deputy who is a talented singer and will take part in the program of the missionary society's social this evening, is a singer at the Clifton Presbyterian church. Cincinnati, O. Mrs. S. P. Hoffman of Berne, was the guest of Mrs. Ed Ahr over nignt. j Yesterday, these two ladies, with Miss Serena Horanda and Mrs. Harry Helm motored to Fort Wayne. o ; IMa'xn/axnxuxuiuwnxcKnxnsaH CO L) fl T ] Earl C. Rigby has been granted a divorce from Hazel Rigby. — Fort Wayne News-Sentinel. Haze! Rigby was Miss Hazel Nel-' son and is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs J. S. Nelson, of Fort Wayne. | The damage case of Arcanie

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'Vmphresa vs.| The Marion 4 Bluffton I Traction company, has arrived in the 1 Adams circuit court from Wabash to which place it was venued from Huntington. The suit is for personal injuries sustained when an automobile in which the plaintiff was riding was struck by a traction car. Hooper A Lenhart for Elfiha Christy has tiled a quiet title suit against Frederick Out colt, e'. al ALLIED RESERVES USED TEAR THROUGH LINES (Continued from Page One) today by the British air ministry, which stated that only one German machine was shot down in these combats. Sixteen other German planes, however, were destroyed, one of them by infantry fire, while the additional British losses amounted to only six. One German plane l was reported driven down out of control. Amsterdam. Aug. I—(Speciall—(Special to Daily Democrat) — Czecho-Slovak troops have captured Ekaterinburg, according to a Moscow dispatch, received byway of Berlin. Amsterdam. Aug I—(Speciall—(Special to Daily Democrat )—"Th<4 American armies' numerical superiority does not frighten us.” the kaiser declared, in a proclamation addressed to the German army and navy today. "Despite the efforts of the world s greatest naval powers, our U-boats, sure of success, are attacking the vital forces which are streaming across the.sea to the aid of our enemies.” (By Frank J. Taylor. United Press Staff Correspondent) With the American Army in France. Aua 1 —(8:00 a. m.) —American troops struck again last night at the apex of the allied advance on the lower portion of the Soissons-Rheims salient, storming the heights between Seringes and Sergy. They gained their objectives. The doughboys drove forward behind an American-made smoke cloud. They were preceded by a series of heavy rolling barrages. The advance was made possibly by an allied attack in the sector directly east of the Americans which cleared out a small German pocket. BULLETIN Paris, Aug 1—(Noon) —A German attack southwest of Rheims was repulsed after heavy fighting, the French war office announced today. Attempted enemy raids in the Verdun region and elsewhere were un- ’ successful. "Southwest of the Rheims. a Ger ] man attack on Bligny mountain was repulsed after heavy fighting.” the communique said. "Several enemy raids in the Fourde Paris region and along the right ] hank of the Meuse were unsuccessful. We inflicted losses and took prisoners.” London. Aug. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) — Foreign Minister von Kuehlmann and former Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg are rumored] to have appeared in Holland, the Mail ( announced today. The newspaper. I pointed out this may possibly mean a, renewal of the German peace offensive, in connection with the new open letter of Lord Lansdowne. London. Aug. I—(Speciall—(Special to DailyDemocrat) — Comparative quiet throughout the ba:tie zone was report ed in the night official statements of both the French and the German war offices. "On the whole front the day was marked by artillery actions," the Paris communique said. "Quiet reigned troughout the day along the battle front,” Berlin announced. London, Aug. I—(Special to Daily, Democrat)—(Fresh American coming gents, landing at several British ports were handed the following message from King George today: | “The people of the British Isle welcome you on your way to take your stand beside the armies of many nations fighting the great battle for human freedom The allies gain new heart and spirit through your com- 1 pany. I wish I could shake the hand of every one of you and bid you 'God speed.’ ” (By Fred 8. Ferguson. Pnited Press Staff Correspondent) With the American Army in France. July 31 —(Night)—Paying high trib-' ute to the American fighting between | the Ourcq and the Marne, General de Goutte, commander of the French army in this region, declared that itheoftensive is being carried out in! such a manner as to spare allied re-1 ! serves. i The general, who received the I American correspondents at his head-' i I quarters, said the Americans had!] fought and are now fighting admir-l I ably and that he is proud to com-*! maud such troops. He said he used 1 . the Americans the same as he did t

the best French troops, a fact of highest importance to the allies. The Germans, he said, are endeavoring to destroy allied reserves be fore America is able to throw a serious weight into the battle, but. with American assistance. movements which have completely upset Hindenburg’s (dans for a drive on Paris are being carried out solely with troops already in the line. in the meantime Hindenburg is be ing forced to throw German reserve divisions nito the line to cheek the Franco-American push. It is estimated that at least nine divisions (108. 000 men I have been withdrawn from other parts of the front and thrown in between Soissons and Rheims. Standing before a great map. Gen eral de Goutte explained the appar ent German plan of the last Marne attack, which was to widen the front south of the river, thus preparing f wider avenue for theadvance upor Paris. French and Americans pre vented a serious advance beyond tin I Marne, then completely scrambled Hindenburg's plans by counter-at tacking between Soissons and Cha teau-Thierry. London. Aug. I—(Epecial to Daily Democrat) —Assassination of Field Marshal von Eichhorn. morninj newspapers believe, means a renew ed awakening in Russia against Ger man tyranny. The Daily Express declared "it is just a wisp of the heavy storm clouds that are gathering ir Russia against the Germans.” The Graphic states: "It is an unmistakabl sign tha' the Russians are not prepared to in definitely endure the tyranny impos ed with the aid of the bolshevik) " The Chronicle believes the assas sination resulted from the misery am discontent which are felt by the larg est social class in Russia. The German press is seizing upor ‘ the assassination as the spark which will let blaze again the feeling for ; renewed war against Russia. News papers say anti-bolsheviki element committed the deed and charge tha . the entente's hand can be seen. They declare the bolsheviki government is : tottering. The annexationist press, led by Count von Reventlow. is demanding ' | vengeance, declaring British agents are responsible. | Vorwaerts says: "The deed wil I lead to complications with the bo) sheviki. We fear peace with Russir will still give us much trouble.” The Ixikal Anzeiger comments: ’’The same elements which were re | sponsible for Ambassador von Mir bach's death may beattributed witt , von Eichhorn's assassination, it may I therefore, be confidently asserted that | the entente had a hand in the bloody business.” The Tageblatt declares von Eich horn's murderers were Ukrainain: Other newspapers say the occur ' rence should be an eye-opener for Ger many. insisting that if German troops Cannot be spared. Austrian troops commanded by Germans, should be sent to Russia, declaring it a mattei of life or death for the central powers. London. Aug. I—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Successful raiding oper 1 ations and artillery activity were re {ported today by Field Marshal Haig 1 “We carried out a successful raid last night in the neighborhood of Lens.” the statement said. “Hostile artillery has been active in the Villers-Bretonneux sector, in the neighborhood of Bucquoy and about Morris and Meteren.” oEARL BLACKBURN CAPTAIN. Under the captaincy of Earl Black burn, of this city, one of the twenty one-year-old registrants, Arthur Zehr. Berne: Claire Shoemaker- Ge neva. and Morris Butcher, of Decatur. left this afternoon at 3:22 over the Grand Rapids it Indiana railroad , for Valparaiso university where they take up a mechanical training preparatory to fitting themselves for service overseas. The boys who have [taken a former training course have within a short time been sent overseas to join the Yankees over there ami it is thought the above four men will be sent over as soon as they complete their course. On Monday, I August sth. Earl Bremerkamp will leave for Syracuse. N. Y„ he comprising the quota for limited service - men. ATTENDED SISTER’S WEDDING. Miss Lydia Thomas, former telephone operator here, now a chiropraetor, located at Barberton. Ohio. | with an excellent practice, visited . here with her sister. Mrs. Will My- | ers. leaving yesterday afternoon for . I‘ort Wayne to attend a chiroprac- ; tors’ convention. Miss Thomas came here from, Elkhart where she attendI'-’’* the wedding of her sister. Elsie Railing, well known here Mrs. Grant Railing The wedding took place a week ago to William Culp, of Akron. Ohio, being solemnized at the home of her son. Charles Railing, at Elkhart. Mi-, and Mrs. Culp motored to Akron to make their home. ; I

CASUALTY LIST Will be Large Say Washington Officials —Must Steel Ourselves lor It. PERHAPS 10 PER CENT Two Hundred Thousand ' Men in Fight—Loss Smail Compared to Others. (By Carl D. Groat. United I’resq staff corresondent) . Washington, Aug 1 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The nation must steel itself for the shock of the first great casualty lists, according to officers today. These lists, while not disproporionate to the scope of recent fightng. will be far greater than recent totals and will bring the war home to \merica as nothing else, these offi■ers point out. American casualties for the entire war to the end of July totalled slighty more than 14.000 so far as antounced. Compared with the French ind British, the American losses will le small. Seven divisions and two >dd regiments are now engaged Counting replacement units, it is likey that more than 200.000 Americans lave been in action. While casualties normally run only wo and three per cent, it is regarded is quite possible the dead, wounded, nissing and prisoners in a conflict so terious as the Soissons-Rheims batle will be ten per cent or more. - OFFICIAL SUGAR ORDER. The following is the schedule for he maximum of sugar to be allowed iy the food administration for canning purposes in Adams county: Table of Pounds. Canning peaches. 6 pounds for ev’ry bushel. Foach butter. 9 pounds for every )U-!,el. Spicing peaches. 9 pounds for ev>ry bushel. Raspberries. blackberries and trawberries. 1 pound for every three quarts. Crabapples for jelly, 10 pounds for ?very bushel. Canning plums. 10 pounds for every bushel. Preserving plums, % pound for ev*ry quart. Canning rhubarb, 1 pound for every ’ quarts. Peans, beets and pickles, 2 pounds ( or every bushel. Grapes. 1 pound for every 4 quarts. Tomato butter, 10 pounds for every 10 bushels. Watermelon for preserving. 2 rounds for one big melon. Huckleberries for canning 1 pound or every 3 quarts. Fruit juice for jelly, 3 pounds for every 4 quarts. For preserving of any kind of fruit. H pound for every raw quart. Canning apples, 5 pounds for every bushel. Pears for canning, 6 pounds for every bushel. Pears for preserves, 8 pounds for every bushel. For making any kind of jelly other than mentioned above. % pound for every quart of juice. S. E. HITE. Federal Food Administrator for Adams County. (All housewife* are requested to clip this article, and to refer to same when needed.) CHARLES BAXTER RE~TURNS. Charles Baxter, of the U. S. engineers’ corps, has returned to his ■amp after a few days’ visit at his home. He is now stationed at Camp Sherman. Ohio, but expects to cross over, and is very anxious to go and get a Hun. and help show the kaiser how to be good. About twenty of his friends spent Sunday at his home. He gave them many interesting and amusing camp stories and said camp life was good for any young man. He also gave a most interesting talk on camp life and rules at Union Chapel Sunday morning, which was greatly enjoyed by all. He takes back with him the best wishes of his many friends, who hope for the safe return soon of every Adams county boy.—Contributed. CASHED BOGUS CHECKS A young man,” probably a bogus official. who gave his name as Lieutenant Ellis Chase, visited Bluffton two weeks ago and cashed Irogus checks lor $450. A young society girl <,f Bluffton who had met the fellow tn ♦he eng* ( s ui W hi|,, f|| ( , bank there the other *2OO. “Chase" wore an elegant uniform and was a dashingly good-looking “fellow I rom Bluffton he went lo Altoona J Pa. where he met a wealthy society giry whom h? proceeded at ouce to I

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