Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 257, Decatur, Adams County, 1 November 1918 — Page 1

Volume XVI. Number 257.

TO ASK KAISER TO ABDICATE THRONE

THE ARMISTICE TERMS 1 ENROUTE TO AMERICANS CAPTURE BRIEULLES-, THE KAPSBURG DYNASTY IS ENDED -BRITISH GAIN FOUR MILES AND CAPTURE 1,000 PRISONERS, (United Press Service) Copenhagen, Nov. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The war department is discussing the abdication of the kaiser and, Dr. Delbruck, chief of the privy council, will present the abdication document to Wilhelm, according to a Berlin newspaper. 1 Washington, I). C., Nov. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) — That armistice terms have been completed and are probably now enroute to Berlin, was the belief in diplomatic circles here today.. It was hinted that the Paris report that the kaiser’s abdication is expected, is probably based on terms of the completed armistice. Washington, D. C., Nov. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) — Capture of Brieulles on the west bank of the Meuse by American forces, together with successful bombing attacks on German communication bases was reported today by General Pershing. Paris, Nov. I—(Special to Daily Democrat)—A number of the inter-allied diplomatic council believe the Hapsburg dynasty is ended and that an Austrian republic is likely to be formed. The kaiser’s abdication is considered to be inevitable. Confidential advices to the conference suggest that the Ger-, man internal situation is likely to force his abdication. Action equivalent to the surrender of the German and Austrian high military commanders will be included in the armistice terms. The surrender of Turkey to the British indicates that the allies will certainly force the enemy literally to raise the white flag in France and Italy. (By Henry Wood, United Press Staff Correspondent) With the Italian Army in the Feld. Nov. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Italians continue to drive a wedge into the Austrian mountain positions on the northern portion ot the front, which continues an ever-increasing menace to their communica-! tions in the Trentimo region. This operation is being carried out. by the fourth army. , The advance beyond the Piave is undermining the enemy’s hold on the Venetian plains and the Udine region. Rome, Nov. I—(Special to Daily Democrat)—ltalian troops have entered Belluno, twenty-five miles beyond the Piave. accord-> ing to battle front dispatches recieved here today. The Austrians are evacuating Udine. The Italians are completely overrunning the Venetian plains. I (By Lowell Mellett, United Press Staff Correspondent) With the British Army in France, Nov. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —British troops advanced in today's fighting to within less than three miles of Audenarde. The Escaut was crossed at Kerhove, and their gains are being extended beyond the riverAn additional penetration of nearly two miles has been made, making the total advance since the attack began yesterday nearly four milds. One thousand additional prisoners, three guns and four motor ambulances have been taken.

(United Press Service) Washington, Nov. I—(ppecial to Daily Democrat) — Austrian forces have evacuated Udine, abandoning great quantities of war materials and supplies in their flight, a dispatch to the Italian embassy today reported. It had been used last November as the headquarters of the enemy goveminent in the occupied Italian territory. The Italian advance is continuing on a front of more than 125 miles. The Austrians have retreated hastily beyond the Tagliamento pursued by the allied forces. Copenhagen, Nov. I—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The national council after consultation with a delegation of thousands of soldiers and officers decided to estabish a provisional workmans’ and soldiers' council *♦♦* + + *♦ + + + + + + + * IN SATURDAY'S PAPER. + ♦ + + The names and addresses, or- + ♦ der and serial numbers of the + + 2,233 Adams county men who + + registered last September 12th + + for selective military service + + will be printed in Saturday’s is- * + sue, November 2nd, of the Daily + + Democrat. A two-page special + •> insert will be run Saturday, it ♦ ♦ taking eleven columns to run the ♦ •t names. Look for vour name. If + + you want an extra copy, place + + your order today. ♦

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I and draw up plans for a new unmonarchial state, according to a Vienna dispatch filed at midnight. Victor Adler, socialist, has been named foreign minister. Other high officers named are socialists. The revolutionary government ‘S growing through the country. Count Karolyi, head of the national council has advised Berlin papers that the Budapest garrison in Greece have acknowledged the new government. The population is jubalent. I Amsterdam, Nov. 1— (Special to' Daily Democrat) —The German portion of Bohemia has been formally constituted a republic, a Vienna dispatch announced today. German members of the Austrian reichrrat elected Herr Pacher, a ical, as president and selected Reicnenberg as the capital. Two separate states apparently, ' have been formed in Bohemia, one ' by the German population and the other by the Czechs. The latter con- ' stitutes about 75 per cent of the popu- ' laticn of 6,500,000.. They have selected Prague, midway between Vienna and Berlin as their capital. Reichenberg, a city of 35,000 is ocated 58 miles northeast of Prague. !• k Rome, Nov. I—(Special to Daily k Democrat)—The Austrian front in k the Grappa region has completely k collapsed, the Italian war office ank nounced today. ► It is Impossible to estimate the ’’ (Continued "on Page Four)

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, November I, 1918.

HELPERS NAMED Mrs. J. H. Heller Names , Home Service Committees for Various Branches. OF THE RED CROSS Os Adams County—Decatur Committee Also Civilian Relief Members. An important and busy department of the lied Cross will be the Civilian Relief and Home Service departments The Rev. W. Paul Marsh, chairman of the civilian relief has named Mrs. .1. 11. Heller chairman of the Home Service Section, and she in turn, has names the several chairmen and committee members for the branch orders of the county. Those of Decatur ■branch are the same members who are on the board of civilian relief. i The list follows: Decatur Chairman —Rev. W. Paul Marsh. Secretary—Mrs. Ix-tta Cloud Peters Treasurer —Matt Kirsch. I Chairman Home Me’rvice— Mrs. .1. H. Heller Lawyer Member—C. J. Lutz Doctor Member —Dr. W. K. Smith. Mrs. E. X. Ehinger. Geneva Home Service Section—Chairman. Mrs. Clara. Anderson; Mrs. A. P. Hardison. Mrs. Everett Arnold. .Jarnos i Briggs. Berne Home Service Section —('hairman. Mrs. E. K. Shalley; Orva Smith. Ms. L. Broughton. Monroe Home Service Section —Chairman. Mrs. Dr. Parrish; Rev. Kreider, Mis Kreider. Mrs. Zella Glancey. A SUDDENDEATH 'Came to Wm. F. Schug, Prominent Farmer of ( North of Berne. DIED LAST NIGHT i i | Was Brother of John H. Schug of This City— Funeral Sunday. A sudden death due to apoplexy came last evening at eight o'clock io i William F. Schug, prominent farmer lof Monroe township, at his home three and a half miles north of Berm . Last February Mr. Schug had sufl'erled a stroke of paralysis and while hoj had never completely regained, he. had been feeling in unusually good health the past week. Last eveningj j he iiad eaten a hearty supper and was lin good spirits when he retired., I Aliout eight o’clock members of his family heard him groaning and hast I ening to his bedside found him very , ill. He expired witiiin a very lew ' moments. Mr. Schug was sixty-live years old. He was a very capable man and was .one of the influential farmers of his community. His first marriage was | to Miss Striker, now deceased. To them were born six children, all of whom, except a daughter. Lucinda, are living. They are: Ruth, wife of Hiram Witwer, of Berne; Thurman, ,'a soldier in France: Harvey, of Po- : neto; Mildred and Calvin. His willi ow, who was Miss Clara Durr, sur- • vives, with the following children: - lueona, Carl, John, Naomi and Harry. Mr. Schug was a. brother of John i H. Schug. of this city; of Rudolph, -i Charles, Julius and Phil Schug, of 3 Berne: and of Mrs. Dan Neuenschwander. of Missouri. Funeral services will be Sunday * afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the I I home. Burial will be in the Berne G cemetery. i- o— Mrs. Aaron Odle, left this afternoon e for Muncie to visit with her daugii- " tens, Mcsdames Fuller and Buehnel.

++++ **++ ++ +++++ 4- A LETTER FROM TOM. 4i + + + The Vico President's Chamber. + Washington 44- Oct. 28, 1918. 44- Dear Judge: 44- I want you to know how confl 44- dent I am that you are going to 44- be elected and how pleased I 44- shall be when yc.u take your seat 44- in the house of representatives 4.4- Your support of the president 41 4- and his measures will be cheer 44> full not reluctant, whole hearted. 44- not grudging. You will not hes- 44> itate. or haggle. This 1 know 44- from many years of friendship 44- for you. during which my esteem 44- and have constantly •>; + increased. + 4- Very sincerely yours. 44- THOS. R. MARSHALL. 44- Hon. W H. Eichhorn. + ♦ Bluffton, Ind. + 4-4-4-A4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4- + + TOURING COUNTY FOR DEMOCRATS Candidates Left Here This Morning on a Circuit of the Townships, OUTLOOK IS GOOD General Opinion is That the Party Will Have Oldfashioned Majority. Candidates on the democratic comity ticket, headed by Judge Eichhorn of Bluffton, the candidate for congress and JT L Confer of this city, nominee for secretary of state, left here at 'nine o'clock this morning in aulos for a trip over the county. They started at the Koehr school house in Union township, will cross Root to , Preble. south through Kirkland and f rs Iw y '.‘ Judge W. H. Eichhorn. French to Linn Grove, then across to Jefferson through Wabash and north through Blue Creek and SL. • Marys. The trip was not a scheduled * one but the candidates will see as 1 many voters as possible during the day. I Indications at this time are that the. democrats of Adams county will roll up an old time majority. The party is in perfect unity, desirous of backing up the administration and aiding President Wilson in a speedy . ending of the war. The men on the i democratic ticket are all capable and , honest. They have made a clean ;■ campaign without entering into any abuse of their opponents ami it is f the general opinion that when the votes are counted next Tuesday, thev . will be declared the winners by hand- . some majorities. Arrangements have been made. at. : this office to receive the county and general election news. j4.4.4>4*4-4-4>4-4-4>4-4-4-4>4> j 4. IT WENT FAR OVER. + i- 4. + 4> Washington, D. C„ Nov. 1— 44- (Special to Daily Democrat) — 4p '<- Total subscriptions to the Fourth 44- Liberty Loan were $6,866,000,000. 44- the treasury department announc- 4" 4- ed today. The number of sub- 4i + scribers is estimated at twenty- + i- 4- one million. ♦ 4-++++*++ * + + + + + *

REFUSE PERMITS » » - ’ National Council of Defense Delays Building of Electric Line TO PLEASANT MILLS Also Turns Down Building of Elevator at Geneva, and Garage at Preble. — R. D. Myers, chairman of the Adlams County Council of Defense this morning received notice from the national counci), that the following improvements in Adams county had been disapproved: Building of new' elevator at Geneva. Building of electric light line front Decatur to Pleasant Mills and Bobo for extension of line. Building of private garage by Mr. Shady at Preble. The government is insisting that al this time when we must do every thing wo can to aid in speedily ending the war. there should be no improvements except those absolutely necessary and for this reason are refusing permits in most cases. Wh- n applications are made to the local council they are sent to the state and then to the national council where final approval or disapproval of application is made. In this connection it should be stated that in towns and cities application for each improvement, no difference how small, must be made. The garage mentioned above, for instance was only a $l5O improvement, in the country however, a general rule allows the building of improvements up to $7,000 and repairs or additions up to $2,500 without application to the council. A USEFUL CAREER Was That of Henry Bremerkanip. Pioneer Business Man of City, DIED THIS MORNING At St. Joseph Hospital— Became 111 While Visiting in Fort Wayne. In the death of H. Henry Bremerkamp which occurred this morning at eight o’clock at the St. Joseph hospital, Fort Wayne. Decatur loses one of its best known and oldest business men, being at the. time of his death president of the Fornax Milling Company, with which he was connected as sole owner or partner for thirty years. Mr. Bremerkamp's death comes very unexpectedly to many at this time, as it was only a week ago today that, he and his wife left here to go to Fort Wayne to spend the week-end with their son, Raymond. He had not been in the best of health, for I several months but there was no , thought that his condition was ser- , ious. While visiting in Fort Wayne I he became ill and on Sunday evening ) the operation was hurriedly arrangt ed, being for appendicitis. The oper- _. ation which was preformed at nine 3 o’clock that night revealed complications of a. cancerous nature, and while it was known that he could not fully recover, it was not expected that I his passing would come so soon. ,l Mr. Bremerkaanp was sixty-four years and ten months of age. He was - born December 31, 1853, on West ~ Madison street, this city, being a son j. of John Henry and Magdalena Breml erkamp, pioneer merchants of this p city. Mr. Bremerkamp from the age l> of nine years, assisted in his father's |> store, and was only thirteen years of t> age when his father died. He was h a studious and industrious hoy. and h by his own efforts and study had be- ► come able to take charge of the busik ness at his father’s death and to ► keep its books in good order He re-

> nininnl as a men hunt until 1885 wheal 1 li< interested huniseli in the milling j business. In ISSS he b'-caine coneit-l led with what is known as the South! Mill of the Fornax Milling Coinpnuv, located on First street, first as a mem I ber of the firm controlling its operation. in partnership with two different members, and after several years becoming sole proprietor by purchase. During the years that fol- > lowed he strengthened his position in the milling industry in various ways and in November. 11'15, became ' one of the prime movers of th'- Fornax Milling Company, when he w i made president; Clarence (1. St riskier, vice president; and Herman (Lillig. secretary and treasurer. lac -r George Sliosenburg, who is now with • the firm, was received as a partner, i This company also owns what is ■ known as the North Mill, located on • North Second street. Not only was Mr. Breinerkamp a (Continued on Page Four) INFLUENZA BAN WILL BE LIFTED Curtain Goes Up Saturday at Midnight—Churches Can Open Sunday. SCHOOLS ON MONDAY Dr. Hurty Sends Official Notice—Dr. Grandstaff Issues a Warning. The influenza ban which has closed churches, schools, theaters, lodges and prevented all public meetings, will I he lilted at midnight Saturday. Under notice received this morning by Dr. J. C. Grandstaff, county health officer, from the state hoard permission was granted to open the churches Sunday and the schools Monday. The communication follows: Indianapolis. Nov. 1. IttlS Dr. J. ('. Grandstaff, health officer for Adams county, Preble. Ind. \Ve urge you not to try to open schools until Monday, November 4th. We could not possibly send inspector to Decatur, sooner than Friday. He would report ami then permission would no doubt be given. You know it is dangerous for patients to get out of bed too soon. Do not start things up too soon after an epidemic is over. Most disastrous results may occur. Announce to the people that j churches may open on Sunday and schools will open Monday. ,1. N. HURTY. Secretary Dr. Grandstaff Says a Word To the people of Adams county: Now since the ban will be raised on November 2nd. midnight. I wish to thank the physicians of the county for their hearty co-operation with the slate and local health boards, also to thank the press and people in g ’n-1 eral of Adams county, but we must not lose sight of the fact that « ven though the ban Im» lifted, we r.ni-t still keep up the fight to prevent the epidemic and every one should continue to practice every known pre . caution to ward off an attack. , The. disease is prevalent in counties not far distant from ours and , any laxity on our part may neeessir tate the closing of cur county again. Sincerely, J. C. GRANDSTAFF. County Health Officer. ~ DAUGHTER 1 IS BORN 1 t Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie t Baumgartner, of Fort Wayne, will be interested in hearing of the birth of r a daughter, their first-born who irs rived three weeks ago at the St. t Joseph hospital. The babe has been i named Virginia Marie. Mrs. Baumgartner was Miss Haze Schnitz and s is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jo'm » Schnitz of this city. ’ SERVICES Yt°BO BO SUNDAY f s Services will be resumed Sunday. I November 3, at the M. E. church. Bobo' • Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. and, ■ preaching services at 10:30 a. m. i A welcome to all. J. F STEPHENSON. Pastor

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PUBLIC MEETING MONDAY NIGHT Rev. 11. B. Master, Rabbi Weinstein and C, M. Neizer WILL BE SPEAKERS At the United War Work Meeting at the Court House—All Readv. s J 11. I Everybody to the United War Work a meeting to be held Monday night at the court house. Following the lifting of the stallhealth lan. caused by the influenza epidemic, the first public meeting io !' be held in this city within the last four weeks will be a big meeting at .the court house in the interest of the I United War Work drive, Monday 'night, and it is needless to urge ihe ’ patriotic citizens of the community to attend and hear the wonderful talks by the noted speakers who will he present. ('. J. Lutz, chairman of the Adams County United War Work organiz ition—and we might add the best organization of its kind in ihe state has been definitely advised that the Rev. Henry B. Master, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Fart Wayne: Rabbi L. L Weinstein, of the Jewish synagogue, Fort Wayne, and Hon C. M. Neizer. also of Kort Wayne a representative of the Catholic W r I Council anil well known to Decitur I eople. will he the speakers of the evening. ' Rev. Master has just returned frant France where he served for eight months as a V. M. C. A. secretary. ID ■pent five months in charge of a large Y. M. ('. A. hut in one of the largest base camps, fifty miles from Pari.-. For a lime he was responsible for all | the work in this hut; later on re- < eiving helpers. He made such a fine record that, an leaving, at the end of ihe five months military officers tendered him a farewell reception and dinner, complimenting him highly because of the great service he had rendered Die men under their command. He then spent a number of weeks visiting a great many camps speaking in Y M C A. buildings, so that he has had opportunity to observe, thoroughly, work of all organizations now serving the lA. E. F. in France. He as at the battle of St. Mihi< 1 and with three other Y. M. C. A. see- ! rotaries helped care for the wounded men. receiving special commendation i from the army officers for their very brave and efficient service. Mr. Master has returned to this country to speak in behalf of the United War Work Campaign and hopes to be able to return to France lor further service. i Everbody in Decatur and the surrounding community knows the Hon. C. M. Neizer of Fort Wayne. He is a brilliant speaker, is head-i v. :- ■ heels engaged in war work, a niemla-r -of the Catholic War Work Council - and has a most wonderful story tn tell the people. ■i Rabbi L. L. Weinstein, in charge - f I the Jewish synagog at Fort Wayne (ContinnerCcn Pave Fnnrf + 4. + A + *i + -l- + + + + -l--i-14. A SWEET MESSAGE. 4- ❖ ♦ 4- Washington. D. (’.. Nov. 1 44- The sugar allotment of two 4> + pounds monthly a person for + 4- householders was increased to 4 1 4- day by Food Administrator 4- ' 14> Hoover, effective today. The 44- sugar regulations are also re- 44- vised to permit tin- purchase of 4- ' 4- the entire month's supply for a <• 4> family at one time ♦ 1 . * - 44> County Food Administrator 44- S. E. Hite stated that as far as 44- Decatur is concerned, it will be 44- necessary tor the old ruling to 44- stand until he receives the offi- 4- ‘ + cial order from Indianapolis. 44- which may be at any titu<|. He <• ' ♦ will issue a notice as soon as + !♦ the order comes * ♦ + ** + 4- + * + ** + + + *