Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 233, Decatur, Adams County, 4 October 1918 — Page 1

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BRITISH ADVANCE SIX MILES AT LENS

NEARLY TWO MILLION NOW ACROSS ATLANTIC DE HAVILAND PLANES RAPIDLY FUR-NISHED-ALLIES SWING FORWARD AT RHEIMS FRONT—THE SERBIAN TROOPS HAVE ENTERED NISH. (United Press Service) London. Oct. 4—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The British advance between Armentieres and Liens has now reached a total depth of six miles, according to battle front dispatches received here this afternoon. Washington. D, C., Oct. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) — A total of 1,840,000 American troops have been sent oversea todate, members of the house military committee were told at a war department conference today. Committeemen also quoted war department officials for the statement that 234 De Haviland planes have been produced in the last week, bringing total production to 1,694. Liberty motors production now totals 8.215, committeemen said. Paris. Oct. 4—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The allied forces in the Champagne and Rheims region are swinging forward simultaneously. General Gourand is directing his left wing along the road from Somme-Py to Attigny. His center is astride the highway from Monthois to Bouzierres. The advance has been extended westward from Morovilers, three miles west of the Suippe river, which is being heavily shelled. The allied artillery also is pouring a destructive fire into the German trenches in the Mots region. Northwest of Rheims, General Berthelot is maneuvering to sweep around north of that city, striking the railway junction at Pavancourt seven miles northeast of Rheims. Paris, Oct. I—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Serbian troops are reported io have entered Nish to which the little nation's capital was removed after Belgrade had been menacd by the Austrian invasion. Paris, Oct. 4—(Special to Daily Democrat) —“Soon we will carry our stroke to Constantinople.” General commander of the allied army in Macedonia, declared, in replying to a delegation of Salonika civilians, according to a dispatch received here today. Rome, Oct. I—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Two enemy submarines were destroyed by American submarine chasers in a raid on the Austrian naval base of Durazzo, the Italian admiralty announced today. “American chasers, escorting war ships, bombed Durazzo and destroyed two enemy submarines." the statement said. Italian and British war ships, at midnight Wednesday, penetrated the mines guarding Durazzo and entered the port. i’hey entirely destroyed the fortificteions and depots supplying the Austrians in Albania. They sank enemy destroyers and destroyed a transport and light craft." Berlin. Oct. 4—(Special to Daily Democrat)—French and Americans, attacking on a wide front between the Suippe and the Aisne river, have gained a footing on the high ridges between Somme-Py and St. Etienne, the German war office announced today.

(By Webb Miller, United Press Staff Correspondent) Paris, Oct. 4— (Noon) —The battle has ben resumed with heightened intensity all along the western battle front, with new attacks launched at various points. Continued progress is reported in the Champagne. Indications are that the Germans will attempt to make a stand in Flanders on the Haute-Deule conal which winds from eight to ten kilometers east of the Lens-Armentieres line, northward to Lille. Washington, I). C„ Otc. 4—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Capture by the ♦+++++++ ♦ + + + + + + WAR TRAIN TOMORROW. + ♦ ♦ •> The War Train, carrying four ♦ •fr cars of trophies from the battle * + front, will arrive here tomorrow * ♦ morning at 8:00 o’clock from ♦ ♦ Portland and will exhibit at the + + Clover Leaf from that hour until + + 9:30. It is a part of the great + ♦ exhibit which recently showed at + ♦ the Chicago exposition and you + + miss something worth while if + ♦ you miss going through this + ♦ train. Good speakers are pro- ♦ ♦ vided and three men who served + ♦ in France will be with the train. + ♦ Be sure to visit the train. It’s + ♦ an inspiration + ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

YOU MUST REGISTER BY OCTOBER 7TII OR YOU CANNOT VOTE IN NOVEMBER

Americans of Blackmont, in the Champagne. was reported by General ' Pershing today. The communique for Thursday follows : American troops, fighting with the French, have driven back the enemy and taken Blackmont and other positions in the Champagne. Between the Moselle and the forest of Argonne, we carried out the usual artillery and patrol activities, taking a number of prisoners. Washington, D. Oct. 4—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Significant developments are impending in Austria according to a diplomatic belief here today. Evacuation of Albania and loss of the naval base at Durazzo have precipitated a crisis in that rocking empire. Czech and socialist deputies out- ' spokenly demand a peace with re ' storation of Belgium, Serbia and ’ Montenegro and formation of a 1 league of nations in collection with • President Wilson’s war aims. ’ Emperor Karl is holding important • conferences, first with his chief of • staff, and then with Foreign Minister t Burian ond Premier von Hussarek. ► That Austria might follow the ► coure of Bulgaria shortly was not ► put beyond the bounds of possibilities ► in well informed quarters. )•! Emperor Karl’s situation is rapidly ► on Page Four)

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening,

DEFERRED MEN , MUST AID LOAN Township Captains Summoned to Appear at Military Headquarters SATURDAY AT NOON Will be Instructed and Told That Classifications May be Changed. The captains of township organizations of deferred class men in Adams county have l>e£n ordered to report at military headquarters in the city hall, here, tomorrow afternoon, at one o'clock at which time, they will be ordered to immediately inform the deferred men in their respective townships that: Ist—All deferred men are soldiers, whether at home, in the camps or at the front and are at all times subject to orders. 2nd—That their duty is to give all their efforts and their very best efforts to the United States government. whether that means to raise crops, raise money or otherwise aid. 3rd —All deferred class men in Adams county are ordered to use their best efforts to see that the balance of the Fourth Liberty Ixtan quota is secured and it is expected that relatives of these men will tinhold them in this work. Translated, thfs mean:, that the men will be told that they are to cooperate with the Liberty Loan committee in Tfieir township and to seel that their township goes "over the top” for the Fourth Liberty latan, if they fail in doing this or fail in do<Continued on Page Fotirt FORTY IN ARMY Sops of the Beeru Weldy Families Are Very Patriotic Youths. RALLY TO THE CAUSE Places Vacant in the Annual Reunion Held Here Yesterday. At the sixth annual reunion of the descendants of Abraham and Eli Beery and Daniel Weldy, held yesterday, with one hundred twenty-five present, it was found that at least forty of the sons of the family are in military service, and a splendid tribut was paid them in the song and the speeches of the day. The fine program came in the afternoon period. following the excellent dinner provided cafeteria style, from the long table in the Sether building on North Second street, where chairs also had been provided for the assembly during the social period. The Rev. Schumacker. of Indianapolis, superintendent, of the Anti-sa-loon League, who is a connection of the family, was the speaker of the day, and traced the history of the two families, which are listed among the oldest and best in the county. The Rev W. 1). Huddle, of Napoleon. O.; Frank Beery, of Goshen; Susan Poling, of Englewood, 0., were also among the distinguished guests who spoke. Joseph Beery, of this city, presided as toastmaster, he being the president of the organization. During the business period, the same staff of officers was elected for the ensuing year. They are: President. Joseph Beery; secretary, Dr. Burt Mangold; treasurer, C. M. Wei- • dy. For many years the reunion, which was originally of the Weldy family > only, was held on the third of October. the birthday anniversary of the i late Daniel Weldy. At the meetihg' yesterday, it was changed to a date: •'a month earlier, which will be the first Wednesday in September. •

++++++++ + * + * + + + + MEN FOR THE “Y." + + + I + C. J. Lutz, county chairman + I + for the Y. M. C. A„ has received + ' + a letter from Chairman Brown of + + the state war personnel board. + + asking him to make a special es- + ■ + fort to secure men for army *’Y" + + service from this county. It is + ■F the one great opportunity for men + + between the ages of 37 and 50 to •!> + serve their country. Indiana has + + not failed ,a, single month to + + meet their quota and this ape- + * cial effort is urged this month <• + that the good record be eontin- + + tied. If interested see Mr. Lutz + + at once. + ++++++++ + + + + + + + SERGEANT ELEY DEAD IN FRANCE Former Berne Boy Dies of Pneumonia While in Country’s Service. MESSAGE IS RECEIVED By His Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Eley, of Berne —Left May 25th. Sergeant Clelmer Clayton Eley, son 1 of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Eley, passed away in France, September 16, of pneumonia, according to a telegram received from headquarters at Wash- . ington, D. C., this morning about nine o'clock, by the parents. The young man was about twenty- , nine years of age, and is probably the first Adams county boy to yield , up his life in service abroad, for his , country. He registered at Hamilton, 0.. where he was employed at the time, as a telephone lineman, and left ' May 29, from that place in company with the other boys from that place. He had been in France since the latter p?-* c* "'i’ v.i. s. sergeant ■ in the infantry department. After registering at Hamilton, 0., however, he returned to Berne and was employed there as a lineman until leaving for military service. He was a very popular young man and was a member of the Knights of ! Pythias lodge, of Berne, being well known here and over the county. He was one of three sons of Mr. and 1 Mrs. Eley in military service. lbhas a brother. Howard, who is in France; and another brother. Gutless David, at Camp Grant. 111. A brother. Dale, and three sisters. Mrs. Emil Aeschleman. Mrs. Albertus Mason ( and Miss Gladys Eley, of Berne, with , the parents, complete the immediate j family. i o . THE HIGH DOLLAR I 1 Will be Secured by Young I Auctioneers for the Red Cross. COME AND SEE Boys and Girls Urged to Keep on Bringing Their Donations. The creates holding the pigs donated for the junior Red Cross auction Saturday afternoon and evening will be painted, red, white and blue, and will be decorated with Red Crosses. The other goods, including rabbits, chickens, eggs, produce of all kinds will be attractively displayed, and with interesting young auctioneers to cry the sale, it is expected that a big harvest, of money for the local Red Cross chapter will be taken tip. Every boy and girl in the county is asked to bring a pound of butter, some eggs, clothing or potatoes or I produce of any kind for this salt. Leave it either at the Carroll store or bring it direct to the auction stand. • (Continued on Page Four)

October I. 1918.

E TWO CALLS FOR : SPECIAL MEN • Nine Men to Warsaw and , Seven to Rolling Prairie, Ind., October 15th. GRAMMAR SCHOOL MEN May Enlist—An Excellent Offer—Men Examined and Classified.

Under the provisions of calls num her A 1.395. headed "Motor Transport Work,', and A-1,420, headed “Convoy Truck Drivers," received this morning by the local military board special qualified men in the general military service class are wanted to fill the county’s quota of sixteen men, nine of whom will go to Warsaw. Ind., whore they will be given a course of training at Ute Warsaw Chamber of Commerce and seven will go to the Interlaken School, Railing Prarie. Indiana. These two contingents will entrain on October 15th. This is the first call to lie received by the board this month and without doubt it is one of the finest offers made to the. men in class one. The offer is open for enlistment and the order reads that only special qualified men should be inducted. They must have at least an eighth grade education, four years of grammar school, must know how- to read and write, have some aptitude for nje chanical training and Nome experience alnog the lines of training. Further instructions contained in the order are. that the men inducted must carry w'th them two suits of (Continued on Page 5.) THIEME IS SORRY uYiiun Man Acknowledges Wrong and Asks Forgiveness. FROM HIS NEIGHBORS Striking Incident Occurred at Meeting of Workers at Bleeke School. An incident that furnished a real climax for the Union township Liberty Loan workers’ meeting at the Bleeke school house, occurred last night, when after the reports showed that the township had met their big quota, A. F. Thieme, asked if he could say a few words, and being granted permission by the chairman, publicly stated that he had a few nights ago in that building made the statement that Liberty Loan Bonds were no better than other worthless stock he had held, said he was wrong, that it was a mistake and that he wast most sorry. He asked that his friends and neighbors forgive him and when he said. “Will you?” from all over the house came the replies. “I forgive you.” “I forgive you." For five minutes not a word was spoken. Then Mr. Thieme asked the chairman, Mr. Quinn, if he would not say a tew words, and he did. He said that when Rome was in the hedydey of her triumph as a nation, the greatest honor which could be conferred on any man was that he should be recognized as a Roman citizen and so it is now, that the man who is a citizen of the United States is recog nized as the man most honored. The crowd cheered with a sincerity that left no doubt as to the loyalty of the people of Union township. Mr. Thieme made a plea for the boys in France and their support in his own language, and it was most effective. HAD TONSILS REMOVED Deputy Auditor Martin Jaberg took bis daughter, Josephine, to Mouroe this morning, where she underwent an operation for the removal of her tonsils.

UNION TOWNSHIP OVER FIRST IN THE COUNTY PASSED QUOTA LAST NIGHT AND WILL CELEBRATE—TOTAL IN COUNTY IS NOW OVER S6SO.OOO—HOPE TO GO OVER WITHIN WEEK.

The following table shows five of the units over—Union. Decatur. Geneva, Berne and Monroe corporation, with a total exfl ceeding $650,000, the best showing of any county in this part of fl the state, r Quota Subscribed e Unions 40,700 $ 40.750 ’’ Root 61,600 47.150 f Preble 45.300 21.750 > Kirkland 41,600 26.000 Washington 60,500 52.350 St. Mary's 39,000 18,650 i Blue Creek 39,200 28,200 Monroe 67.000 29.000 > French 43,000 26,050 Hartford 47,300 25.450 Wabash 57.000 20.000 I Jefferson 38.300 28.350 Dec’tur 105,000 197.450 Monroe Corp 7.000 7.100 • Berne 38,400 39,850 • Geneva 19,100 22.250 Total $750,000 XG50,.:5(l

Union township went over the topi at nine o’clock last night and when I the news was telephoned to headquarters there was a cheer from the workers gathered there that came from the heart. The quota of $40,700 was just titty dollars over subscribed when the workers reported at the meeting held at the Bleeke school house and it was ; a glorious meeting, seventy-five citi-1 zens of that good township being | present. The report shows that ninety-six per cent of the people of j that township met their full allot-| mem it «.<s ‘uuinediately deciueu , that the event be celebrated Sunday afternoon if permission can be secured from the fuel administrator. E. Bell took the matter up this morning with the state administrator urging that the right be granted. To Walter Whittenberger, township chairman, and his corps of able workers, and to French Quinn, member of the advisory board for that township, much credit is due for the splendid organization and the great work accomplished and to the good people who did their part so nobly, we take off our hats. It was great work, and Union township gets the! first service flag, with four bars on it Who will be next? The totals at noon today were $650,350 and still growing, there being a number of applications to enter. Indications are that every unit in the county will go over the top and it. is hoped this can be done within a week. Honor flags will be given the units i tihat make their quota and Chairman| . Schirmeyer today wired for the one* ’ for Union. ’ A committee of solicitors are can- * vassing Preble township today and | 1 the reports are that they are meeting ' with good success. They expect during the day to visit Kirkland, French 3 and Hartford townships also. B A nv-eting of the committee was ? held last evening and the situation ' was discussed from various angler. v Efforts will Ire made in each township excepting those where it is in1 dicated the quotas will be promptly 8 met. Even though the county's quota ' is reached the campaign will continue until every unit is over. B MISS FONNER ILL t ? Miss Helen Fonner. who has gone to Berkley. Md„ to teach and is at i the home, of an uncle and aunt, is i quite ill of Spanish influenza, and has been off duty a week, according to word received here by her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. A Fanner. o— Remember the war train at the Clover Leaf 8 to 9:30 tomorrow morning. A won- t derful exhibit.

Price, Two Cento.

UNION IS TO CELEBRATE IT First Township Over in the County Will Have Flajf Raising Sunday WITH BIG PROGRAM Permission Granted to Use Cars to Go Direct to the School and Return ++++++*++++++++ + CAN USE AUTOS. + + + + Fuel Administrator C. E. Bell, + + when asked permission to use + + automobiles for the Union town- + ship celebration Sunday after- + + noon, immediately called the + + state fuel administrator, who. un- + + der the conditions, granted the + + request. All persons are placed + + upon their honor ami are asked + + to attend this meeting and re- + + turn immediately home, the grant + + being the same as that for at- + + tending church services. You + + may use your auto for attending + + this meeting but remember as + + a matter of honor you are not to + , + take advantage of this grant to + use your car for any other pur + + pose. + ++++++++ + + + + + + + Union township will celebrate the fact that they have met their Fourth Liberty Loan quota, with a proper program, at the Bleeke school home, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock As stated above automobiles may be used for this event, those attending returning home immediately. Union was the first township in the county to go over the top and they are justly proud. Workers from other townships are invited to attend this meeting and the boys will gladly tell you how they did it. The following program has been arranged : Concert by Neptune Drum Corps. Meeting called to order by Walter Whittenberger. township chairman who will introduce F. M Schirmeyer. county chairman who will pre ide. America—Audience. Song—Ladies' Liberty Choir. Decatur. (ConTinued~ou~Page Four)