Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 17, Number 265, Decatur, Adams County, 7 November 1919 — Page 1

Volume XVII. Number 265

BELIEVE STRIKE IS NEAR THE END Samuel Gompers and Attorney General Palmer are Holding ! M I’O KT AN T ME E TIN (1 Waiting for Other Side to Act First —Injunction May be Withdrawn — Washington. Nov. 7—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Two conferences todav between Sam pel Gompers and Attorney General Palmer and the announcement of a third conference later in the day brought hope here that the strike of coal miners is near an end. Gomper’s first conference with Palmer was just before the cabinet meeting. It was followed hv a short talk between Palmer and President Wilson. The second conference was after the cabinet meeting and the third will be held when Palmer returns from the capital where he went to testify before a house committee. (tampers is understood to he in conference with miner officials who want the Indianapolis injunction order withdrawn before calling off the strike. Palmer after the cabinet meeting said the injunction would be nrosecuted unless a strik'* is called off. Withdrawal of the strike immediate vacating of the injunction appeared to officials here as the one way out. (tampers promised a formal statement later today. Palmer said he could not talk ui'.Lil afler his third conference with (tampers. Indiananoh s Nov. 7—(Special to Daily Democrat) —V move bv the government to bring striking miners and mine operators together to form an agreement for ending the strike is evidently expected very shortly by officials of the United Mine Workers today . All interested parties wish a quick setlement of the difficulties and according to the union leaders attitude each is waiting for the other to make the first move. Washington, D. C.. Niv. 7—(Special to Drily Democrat) —A new proposal for dealing with the coal strike situation has been framed by Secretary Wilson for presentation to the cabinet when it meets today. Although Wilson refused to discuss his plans, the proposal does not include further development of the injunction proceedings, it was learned. Secretary Wilson from the first objected to the use cf the injunction machinery, it was understood. Now he is prepared to point out to the cabinet that as a means of protecting the public from a fuel shortage the injunction has proven a failure. The secretary, it is learned, will propose that the administration press injunction proceedings as lightly as possible and depend upon negotiations to bring the strike to a close. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 7—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The crisis ip the coal strike situation will be reached tomorrow, in the opinion of government officials and miners’ leaders. Rulings made by Judge Anderson cn injunction proceedings which will he argued, starting at 10 o’clock tomoiTi w. will let the government and union leaders know just where they stand. Judge 0. F. Ames, assistant United States attorney general, was expected here today to confer with his assistants regarding the answer hov will make to the petition asking dissolu tion of the restraining order filed by union attorneys. Miners’ attorneys today prepare) briefs which they will submit to back up their appeal for dissolution. If the judge’s ruling on the dissolu tion petition 1? unfavorable to th< mi-era, the fi~ht will then center oi the government’s appeal for a cour r-do- demanding recall of the striki order by union officials.

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LAST TAPS SOUND For Civil War Veteran, Joshua R. Parrish — Passed Into The LONG LAST SLEEP At 9:15 Last Evening— Never Retrained Consciousness Since injury Joshua R. Parrish, civil war veter- | an, on® of the early educators of the i county, descended from pioneer ancestry of the county, passed away last night at 9:15 o’clock at his home on Jefferson street, never havine regained consciousness since injury sustained two weeks ago last Tuesday when he was struck by an automobile, while down town. Mr. Parrish was past eighty-four years of age. While he was born in Tuscarawas county. O„ August 13. 1835, a son of John and Margaret Johnson Parrish, he was a resident of Adams county since the age of fifteen years. He was the eldest of the family of nine children, seven of whom were already born when the parents came here and located in Washington Township, where the father bought land from the government and built a log cabin for his family. Joshua completed his early education after coming here, and at the age of twenty-two years, entered upon a professional career, taking charge of a public school in Kirkland township, and subsequently teaching in the same school building until 1862. In August of that year, his patriotism being aroused, leaving his wife and seven months old boy. Jay Newton, he enlisted in Company H. Eighty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry. under command of Colonel C. D. Murray, and was immediately ordered to the front. At Munfordsville. Ky. he first met the enemy in battle and his regiment, with three others, was forced to surrender, but on certain conditions were allowed to move back to a river under guard. Governor Morton then furloughed Mr. ParI rish and his comrades home for twen(Continued on Page Five) DIED LAST NIGHT Julius Jullerat, Native of Switzerland, Died at the County Infirmary WAS DISABLED LONG By Rheumatism—Was Sev-enty-Eight Years of Age —Lived in Linn Grove i ■ i Julius Jullerat, age seventy-five, unmarried. died last evening at 5:30 I o’clock at the county infirmary where ■ he has been an inmate for the past ■ i six years. Mr. Julerat was a icted ' with rheumatism in a severe form. which left him disabled, so that he J was obliged to use two canes in walk--1 ing about. This with dropsical compli- ' cations, resulted in his death. ■ I Mr. Jullerat was a native of Switzer- ’ land but came to this country about ’ thirty years ago. He lived in the I vicinity of Linn Grove prior to going • to the infirmary. ) He has a brother-in-law and niece 3 living near Linn Grove, but other than 3 these has no relatives. What disposion of the body will be ' made was unknown at noon. Accord--1 ing to a law that has existed for ? twelve or more years, where a body is 1 unclaimed by relatives within twenty- ■ four hours, it is to be sent f the ’ Medical board if a call is given. This I has not been enforced for a long time 'because of the sufficient number of bodies. However, a call came dately II from the State, to the effect that y there was a dearth of bodies and that the board should be notified in ease d of any at the institution of this kind d The relatives of Mr. Jullerat stated that they were unable to cam for the 11 burial of the body and the state *’ board was at once notified to see y whether there is a desire now for the body. In case they want it. it will be d sent to the state for use in dessection, k, — FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ll ‘l ie Dr. Buxton’s suhiect for this 11 evening will be “The Price of rt Peace." Don’t miss hearing .e this sermon. Remember the [hour, 7:30.

KING ALBERT AT THE TOMB OF LINCOLN ® w ' ' -OB As Albert, king of the Belgians, passed through Illinois on his way to Washington, lie stopped at Springfield to puy tribute to the memory of Abraham Lincoln. Ue Is shown reading an address In front of Lincoln’s tomb.

SHOOTING MATCH May be Arranged Thanksgiving Day—Willshire Gun Club Makes A FINE PROPOSITION To Decatur Gun Club— Will Bring Over Two Fine Fatted Deer for Shoot. If arrangements to that effect can be ratified by the Decatur Gttn Club at a meeting to be called soon, there will be a big shooting match held here on Thanksgiving day. in the Ed Abr field east of the city. The Willshire Gun Club has made a proposition to join with the Decatur club for the day . and will bring over two fine'fat ted deer to “be shot away." Turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks and other game, will also be listed. The proposition has been made by the Ohio club and it now remains for the local club to hold a meeting to place it before the members, formally, though indications are that the local club will unanimously consent. The shooting match, if arranged, will probably begin at ten o'clock Thanksgiving morning and continue through the Arrangements will also probably be made for a rifle shooting contest in the evening. theWWor Rev. Stokes, of Kingsland. Transferred by Conference to Decatur Circuit OF THE M. E. CHURCH Succeeds Rev. Rogers who Resigned in September Engage in Teaching Key., stokes, of Kingsland has been , tri|nsferfed by the Methodist confer- . enpe to the uastorate of the Decatur Metho list circuit and will preach his , first sermon as such next Sunday at Mt. Dleasant. He succeeds the Rev. V. C. Rogers who resigned in Septem- , ber. Rev. Rogers will not leave .the com- . munity, however, but will continue his , teaching at the Kirkland township high school. J The Decatur Methorist circuit in- , eludes the charges at Mt. Pleasant, Pleasant Valley, Buelah Chapel and . Washington. . Stokes will probably move his family here from Kingsland. . r CHICAGO MARKET CLOSE (United Press Service) I Chicago, Nov. 7—(Special to Daily Democrat.) —Corn: Dec. $1.35%; Jan. ■ $1.29%; May, $1.28. Oats: Dec. 71c; - May 74 %c. 3 ■■ ■ — — 3 INDIANAPOLIS MARKET Hog receipts, 10500; market, 35 [ lower; best heavies, $14.85 to 14.90; medium mixed $14.90 to 15.00; common choice, $14.85 to 15.10; bulk f sales $14.90; cattle receipts 700, y steady; steers, 1400 to 1800; cows g and I|eifers, 5 to 1350; sheep receipts I GOO; market steady, tops G to 7.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, November 7, 1919.

KALVER-NOBLE GARAGE IS SOLD Shanahan and Conroy, of Fort Wayne Owners —Possession Tuesday KALVERS TO LEAVE Will Move to Fort Wayne —Mr. Kalver Will Look After Farm Interests I The Ford agency in Decatur, Kal- ' ver-Noble company, owners was sold , today to the Shanahan-Conroy com- . pany, composed of Mr. W. P. Shana-, I Imn and Mr. Harild Conroy, both of 1 Fort Wayne. ’ A contract fcr the sale was made ' and the garage will be closed next Sunday and Monday for invoice, the t transfer to be made next Tuesday when the new proporietors will take . 1 charge and Mr. Kalver will retire. The . new company will retain th? entire: force, including Clyde Noble and Luther Hower, who have been with the; [ Ford agency here several years and » who will see that all agreements with 1 customers previously mad? are kept s to the letter. The new proporietors are excellent gentlemen and splendidly qualified I for the business and expect to contin- | ve the high standard established by the Kalver-Noblc company, the local agency being recognized as one of the best in the state. Mr. Shanahan has for years been manager of the Pennell Auto company, which has the Ford agency in Fort Wayne, while Mr. Conroy has been a traveling salesman [ for an automobile accessory company. They will move their families here > and become citizens of Decatur. They will give the best of service to Ford j patrons an 1 will carry out every contract and agreement as to Ford cars; and Fcrdson tractors. 1 Mr. I. A. Kalver took over the Ford nronev here five years ago and h : ’« built tr an excellent business, syste-, s ; niatically and carefully conducting ; same. For the present Mr. Kalver • | will not engage in business, though 1 | he has had several onportunities. They will move to Fort Warne as soon as ’ithey secure a suitable hi me. How-, s , ever, thev will be here much of the ? time .as Mr. Kalver, who owns three excellent farms near here, will devote his time largely in looking after • these. He is planning to take a course ' at Purdue university and will then engage in the farming business, giving s special attention to dairying and hog raising. The Kalver famly has resided here twenty years and has innumerable Mends who wish them great success and happiness. p i AWARDED KEWPIE DOLLS. Naomi Holthouse won first, and Helen Mangold second prize, for selling, the greatest number of tickets for “Oh. Oh, Cindy." The Delta Theta] 5 Tan gave the girls each a Kewpie ; doll. Announcement of this was over- •- looked sooner. k ), THE WEATHER. s s Indiana—Cloudy and unsettled tonight; Saturday partly cloudy.

IN FULL FORCE Red Cross Membership Drive is on in Full Force Over (he County HAVE YOU RENEWED? If Not Send Your Dollar to the Solicitor—Goal is Seven Thousand The big drive for the Red Cross membership campaign is now on in I full force in the county and the workI ers deserve a great deal of credit for ; the manner in which they are handling it. The renewal of members is ; (inland it is hoped that the imsaiberaiup will be the largest Adams county has ever known. The reports are coming along a little slow in some of the districts, it is reported, and it is urgent that al! reports be sent in as soon as possible in order that a complete record can be made. If through an oversight on the part of workers you have not'been soi licited you are urged not to wait, but | take your dollar and look up one of the solicitors. It is hoped that at least seven thou- , sand people from this county will en- ] roll in the Red Cross, the greatest organization on earth. IT IS FINISHED Tax Board Notifies County Auditor No More Levies Will Be Considered FEW CHANGES MADE Berne Gets Boost on Special School and Tuition —Wabash Changed Under date of November 6th the state board of tax commissioners has notified the county auditor of Adams __ county that they will no longer consider matters of review of tax levies but will not devote their time to hearing petitions for changes in assessments of real and personal property. Acording to orders received the following levies will be increased: St. Marys township, tuition fund from 15 to 20 cents. Hartford, special school, from 30 cents to 34 cents. Wabash, tuition from 7 cents to 9 cents. Wabash, special school, 7 cents to 8 cents. Berne, tuition 20 cents to 30 cents. Bente, special school, 20 cents to 25 cents. Orders for an increase of three cents on special school in Root and ten cents on special school in Blue Creek came after the duplicates had been made up and instructions were not to make changes where this had 1 been done. BIG BOY BORN. An eleven and three quarter pound boy baby born Tuesday to Mr. am Mrs. Charles Hakes, of Elevent 1 street, has been named Raymond Le Roy. All are doing fine. The mothe was Miss Gladys Chronister.

MANY KNEW HIM Gustav Westerfeld, Former Decatur Citizen Died At Home In — TRINIDAD, COLORADO Was In The Cigar Business Here Many Years Ago —Leaves Family. Alfred Elzey, of this city, received the following clipping from the Trinidad, (Colorado) Chronicle, tellmg of the death of Gustav Westerfeld. formerly of this city. Mr. Westerfeld will be remembered by many people in this community having years ago operated a cigar store in Decatur. The Chronicle says: “Gustav Westerfeld, a pioneer resilient and business man of Trinidad, and one of the best known and highly esteemed residents of this i community, died at 6:10 this morn- ] ing at his home, 413 W. Baca street of complication after a long illness. Mr. Westerfeld bad been a resident of Trinidad since 1888 and had been for many years engaged in ' the manufacture of cigars. "The deceased was born June 21, I 1863, and came to this city from In- ■ diana. in 188 S. On November 27, 11890, he was married to Miss Mary Schultz, from which union there i were born two sons and two daugh- > ters. Henry and August Westerfeld. Mts. R. A. Herring and Louise i Westerfeld, all of this city, who ' survive him. He leaves also his | mother, Mrs. Charlotte Westerfeld I and a brother. Henry Westerfeld of Albuquerque. N. M., one sister, Mrs. Warner Herrington of Albuquerque. Mrs. S. J. Diemer, of this citv. one 1 other brother. William Westerfeld -of Trinidad. All outside members r of the family have been notified and will probably be here for the funeral. “Mr. Westerfeld was a charter n member of the Woodmen of the 1 j World and belonged to the Elks. Red- •; men, Knights of Pythias and D. O. H. i He was an upright citizen who had la host of friends in this community s I who will grieve to learn of his -1 death. i DIES SUDDENLY t ' Mrs. Sarah Hower, in Apparently Good Health, Stricken Today AND PASSES AWAY I At Home of Daughter, Mrs. F. H. Nichols—Was 86 Years of Age. Mrs. Sarah Hower, one of the greatly beloved ladies of the city, stricken suddenly this afternoon with a] oplexy. , passed away at one o'clock at the home of her daughter. Mrs. F. H. Nichols, on Tenth street, where she had been spending a few week.-. She had eaten her dinner and seemed in her usual good health and this afternoon at one o'clock was sitting in the ■ kitchen with her daughter, talking, ; when she suddenly threw back her . head and passed away, death coming J wholly without warning. , j Mrs. Hower was eighty-six years of i age last October 11. She was one of .! the women whose ancestry was nssociated with the pioneer days of the county, building the foundation upon ■ which the present prosperity of 'he community rests. Her maiden name I was Sarah Archbold, and she is the last one of her father's family. A sis1 ter, Mrs. Rachel Mallonee, and a brother. Thomas Archbold, being late 1 ones who passed away. She is survived by the following | ) children: Ira, a minister in Des Moines. Iowa: Irvin, of Muskegon. Mich.: Alice Harkle«s. of Paulding, O.: Dallas. Mrs. F. IL Nichols, Mrs. Dan , Beery and Mrs. John T. Mvers of this 1 i city. ; I She was a devoted Christian lady, a 1 faithful member of the Methodist e' church. 1 The body was taken this afternoon to the home of the daughter. Mrs. John T. Myers, where she made her home the greater part of the time. At time <1 |of going to press, funeral arrangediments had not been made h I e-, Mrs. Josephine Hanna returned to ?r her home in Logansport, Ind. after a visit with Mrs. H. M. Crownover.

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WILL BOOST FOR GOOD HIGHWAYS Road Meeting at the City Hall was Well Attended hv the Automobilists J MR. BOWERS TALKS Committee Named and Began Campaign Today to Secure Fifty Members A number of good road enthusiasts met at the city hall last evening where they heard an excellent explanatory talk by Mr. Fred Bowers of Huntington concerting the 'effort now being made by the Hoosier Stai Automobile association and today committee composed of T. J. Durkin W. A. Kl< pper, Tom Kohn, F. E. France and several others are making a successful campaign to secure fifty members or more to the organization. The state association has given attention to legislative enactments and propose to continue to do so, a number of the most important highway laws being due to their efforts, including the highway commission, county unit, stolen car. road posting, muffler law and many others. They have also laid out and organized thirty cross state highways and are now back of the movement to establish the Chicago to Cleveland road through this city. With the membership funds raised here they will mark the road and secure a place in the Rand-McNally and other road map publications. Membership entitles members to free road and touring information to any part of the United States and every auto- - ist should not only join but become a sure honest to goodness booster. J. Fred France and Lou Fisher of Hunt- ■ ington accompanied Mr. Bowers here ! last evening. SERIOUS CONDITION Miss Sue Weldy. telephone operat.ir cf Craigville. is in a serious condition at the hospital in Bluffton, where she was taken Wednesday night for an operation for acute appendicitis. She 1 eeame ill at work and was carried to her home and then hurried to the hospital. The ai pendix burst, however, on the way there, rendering her condition the more serious. She is a cousin of Mrs. Tom Vail with whom she has often visited here. OPPONENTS WIN FIRST VICTORY (United Press Service) Washington. Nov. 7—(Special to Daily Democrat) Treaty opponents were victorious in the senate first vote on reservations today. A motion bv Senator McCuinber. N. D„ republican to strike from the preamble of the foreign relations committee reservation program a provision requiring a set of three of the allies to reservation was beaten IS to 10. Republicans hailed the vote, as an indication that their reservation program including the Drcainble which Senator Hitchcock after a consultation with President Wilson said “would be very embarrassing,” would pass. After a conference witl President Wilson today Scnat or- Hitchcock, administration leader, declared that his forces in the senate would vote against any resolution of peace, treaty ratification if certain of the republican reservations in their present form are attached i l< > it- a — i ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED 'l Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blakey an- ' nounce the engagement of their youngest daughter. Lydia, to Mr. ’ Hernert Meinzen, of Fort Wayne.

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