Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 195, Decatur, Adams County, 18 August 1921 — Page 1

Volume XIX. Number 195.

BERLIN HAS OUR TREATY DEMANDS And Are Disappointed Because Reparation Is Asked for Loss of Lives CAN’T MEET MORE Is Their Explanation—Believed that Matter Will Be Settled Soon. By Carl D. Groat. (I'Blted l‘rr»» Service), Berlin, Aug 18.—<Special to Daily Democrat).— Reparation for American lives lost in the great war is one of the demands of the Vnlted States in drafting a treaty of peace with Germany. It was reported here today. The demand and others stirred resentment of German leaders hut they were prepared eventually to accede to all of them and sign the treaty as early as possible. Germany however takes the position according to authoritative statements that she cannot assume any more ob ligations that are contained in the Versailles treaty. Neither group of negotiators would state whether the United States Is asking reparation for lives lost in the sinking of the Lusitania. The Germans however, let It be known that if such payments are demanded the United States must ask it of the allied nations who will be expected to pay it from the German indemnity to them Deep disappointment has resulted in Berlin because of the negotiations but the Germans admitted that the understanding will be reached shor’lj - and according to the American termt •_ i—i HOCKER BROTHERS HERE. 11 * Frank P. Hocker of El Reno, Okla., and Samuel Hocker of Bluffton, formerly of French township and brothers of Uncle Christ Hocker, of Elkhart, are here today looking up old friends. John W. Tyndall who went to Valparaiso with Frank was their guide Frank says he is still the Bull Moose chairman at El Reno though he is perhaps the only one in the county. Any way they are having a good time. W. R. C. NOTICE. The regular meeting of the W. R. C. will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the G. A. R. hall. All mem bers are requested to be present AFTER BALLOTS County Clerk John T. Kelly Went to Indianapolis This Morning to Get the Slips FOR SPECIAL ELECTION Total of 10,565 Will be Distributed Here —Many Absent Voters. County Clerk John T. Kelly went to Indianapolis this morning to get the ballots required for the special elee tion for rejection or approval of the thirteen amendments to the state constitution, which will be voted on over the state, Tuesday, September 6th Adams county will receive a total of 10,565 ballots. Os these 8,315 will be distributed as required by law among the thirty-three precincts oi the county. Two thousand more will be held by the clerk and inspectors as reserve ballots, and 250 are absent voters’ ballots. These will be sent on request to any voter requesting same very soon after the return of the county clerk from the stale capital A million and a half ballots were printed by the state for the special election. The county clerk alone will comprise the election board to canvass the ballot on the day following the election, and all inspectors are re quired to report to him as soon as possible the result of the vote in the precincts they represent. The result of the election over the state may not be officially canvassed for a few days, but it is expected that the inspectors will telephone the result to officials or newspapers in their communities as soon a s they count the ballots, and a safe estimate of the result can be giver, within a few hours after the polls close. All Adams county in Spectors are urged to do this, and a telephone message to this office, with the charges reversed, will be appreciated.

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A LARENCY CHARGE. John Williamson of the south part of the county, was arrested and brought before ’Squire Kintz on a larceny charge preferred against him by George W. Ford. The defendant was not ready for trial, and gave bond for his appearance in the 'Squire’s court on August 25th. I ——» CHARLES SPENCER ILL. Charles Spencer, former Decatur resident, was taken seriously ill at his home on Harrison street, Fort Wayne last evening, and information received here today states he was removed to the Hope-Methodist hospital Mr. and Mrs. Spencer lived here until a year or so ago. C. N. Christen pur chasing their resident property on North Second street. ON WEDDING TRIP Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wildrick arrive Here—Bride Formerly Miss Dowling MARRIED ON JUNE 7th At Forest, Illinois, Where They Will Reside—Both to Continue to Teach. * Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wildrlck of Forest, 111., are here for a few days visit with Mrs. Wildrick’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Dowling, 413 West Adams street. Mrs. Wildrick was formerly Miss Caroline Dowling, eldest daughter of the Commissioner Dowling and is well known here. The announcement of the wedding made when they arrived here, was a complete surprise to the many friends of the bride. The happy event occurred at Forest, June "th, the couple leaving immediately for a delightful trip through the northwest. They vis ited in Calgary, Alberta and other places of Interests. The wedding is the culmination of a romance which began at Remington, Ind., several years ago where Mias Dowling was teaching and Mr. Wildrick was serv ing as superintendent. Last year Mr Wildrick was in charge of the schools at Forest, 111., and Miss Dowling held a similar position at Leaf River, nine miles away. They have contracted to teach the coming year at Forest. Mr. Wildrick as superintendent and Mrs. Wildrick as principal. Mrs. Wildrick graduated from the Decatur high schools in 1911 and following that taught in various schools, taking work in various colleges in the mean time. She attended the Terra Haute and Muncie state normals, An gola college and about two years ago graduated from the University of Chi cago. She hAs made good in her vo cation and is recognized as a teacher of unusual ability. The wedding oc curred on the brides birthday. They will remain here during this week and will then return to Forest to prepart for the years work. They have secur ed a residence just opposite the school building and will be at home there after a few days. REUNION AUGU6T 25th. The Markley-Studebaker reunion will be held at the grove at Six Mile east of Bluffton. Thursday, August 25th. There are several members oi the family living in Decatur and Adams county, who are planning to attend. A ball game will be a feature of the entertainment, in addition to the big basket dinner at the noon hour There will be games for the children and a program will also be a part of the entertainment. There are several hundred members of the familj ■ WEO AT HILLSDALE. • A news dispatch from Hillsdale, Mich., gives the information that Miss Belle O’Dell of Petroleum and Roger R. Liniger of Decatur, were married in the Michigan city by Rev. Wilbur Chapman at the Methodist parsonage The bride is not known here, but the groom was employed here by his brother, Harve Liniger, as a truck drived a year or two ago. The couple will live in Fort Wayne, where the groom Is now employed. . — • BERGDOLL'S AIDS INVOLVED. Washington, D. C., Aug. 18. (Special to* Daily Democrat).—Punitive action against several persons involved in the case of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, millionaire Philadelphia draft dodger, was recommended to the house today by a majority of the special committee appointed to investigate the ckse.

MUST UREY LAWS State of Indiana Will Insist That Motorists Comply With Vehicle Rules TO ARREST SPEEDERS On Public Highways as Well as in Cities — Dimmers and Tail Lights. The motorists of the state of Indiana will be compelled to live i loser to the laws reflating the use of motor vehicles In the future, if the plans of the officials of the state of Indiana are to be carried out. The last legis lature provided for state police who will patroi the principal highways and will arrest all offenders. The speed of cars traveling over the roads will be watched, and an attempt will be made to hold the traffic within a reasonable limit that the life and safety of the public may be .-.ate guarded. Any one who has traveled over the highways during the -Jay and night have noted the carelessness with which many drivers travel. At times a great speed is maintained and at night the same drivers will neglect to use dimmers on their head lights, which makes it unsafe for a car or rig to attempt to meet them, and as a result many serious accidents have occurred. After September Ist the new cer tifificate of title act and license con tainer regulation will be closely watched. The section of the law which provides’ that a motor truck, shall carry a small mirror so placed that the driver can see the approach ot a car from the rear will also be rigidly enforced. It will be necessary to keep a close watch on your license plates that neither of them has been lost or taken from your car. In case any officer finds one of both or them missing you will be immediately arrested. The use of a tail-light at dusk is also required, and if you leave your car standing on a country road it is necessary to have both front and tail lights burning The "keep to the right” rule will also be enforced, and no matter where- yon are. it will be your duty to stick to this rule There are many sections of the motor vehicle law that are violated every day, and if an officer picks you up for a violation, don’t blame the officer. He is obeying instructions that he sworn to enforce. Get a copy of the law- and become familiar with it. Follow the law at home and it will be mnch easier when yon are away from home, i It may save yon several dollars and a delay by being hauled into police court. NEW NOVEL OUT “Her Father’s Daughter” by Gene Stratton Porter Now on the Market. A CALIFORNIA STORY Said to Be on the Type of “A Girl of the Limberlost” With New Scenes. Speaking of nature-loving authors, says the Indianapolis News, Gene Stratton Porter is out on August 17th. her birthday with a new novel of nearly 500 pages, entitled, "Her Father’s Daughter.” This is a story of the type of “A Girl of the Limberlost," placed in the richer setting of California. A glance at the opening chapters shows that it is a book boosting Call fornia to beat the band, especially the glorious lilac valley near Los Angeles where Linda Strong goes nature ex ploring in breeches and common sense shoes. Mrs. Porter, who has been spending the summer at her cabin on the edge of the Limberlost of Indiana has a handsome home at Los Angeles and enjoys the winter sunshine there She has long maintained the program of alternating a book dealing entirely with nature with a novel saturated with nature lore. This new story represents the novel’s turn. Linda Strong as the story opens, is a very downright sort of high school girl with a mind and a sharp tongue of her own. who has inherited every possible vir tue of good sense and scientific spirit from her father, great nerve specialist, recently dead and contrasts tremendously with her selfish, insincere, butterfly sister, four years her senior who has hogged the income from the estate and hitherto held young Linda down. Right at the start, however, it is plain how Linda is going to triumph.

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LLJOIfI M) ggpwilf ten? 1 ■ ■ V :::;: fllwW Look for the ad* of the local merchants in Daily Democrat. The big days are coming. WILSON'S NAME SUGGESTED NOW As Logical Selection as One of America’s Delegates to the Conference HEALTH IS BETTER And His Experience Would be of Value, it Is Pointed Out by Senator. By Fraser Edwards. Ilnltnl P'-mim Service). Washington, D. C., Aug. 18.—(Spe cial to Daily Democrat). —Woodrow Wilson as the foremost advocate of disarmament, is the logical selection as one of the American delegates at the disarmament conlerence. Senator William N. King, Utah. Democrat, de dared today in an interview with the United Press. Senator King said that the name ot Woodrow Wiison should naturally suggest itself to President Harding in his careful consideration of the ap pointment of delegates in order to select men of the highest ability, experi ence and training. King pointed out that the former president had sufficiently recovered from his long illness to assume a more active practice of law, as indicating that Wilson’s health would permit his participation in the conference. "Woodrow Wilson has done more than any living person to promote disarmament,” declared King. "Woodrow Wilson’s contribution to world peace and tc the firm establishment o those Ideals which will save humanity make him the most conspicuous figure of his time.” ♦ THE WEATHER FORECAST ♦ ««♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Indiana — Generally fair tonigh' and Friday; litle change in tempera ture. Upper Michigan — Cloudy tonight an somewhat warmer in west portion; Friday unsettled and warmer; probably showers. Upper Michigan —Fair tonight, Fri day part cloudy and warmer; prob ably showers in north portion. — •- KILLED BLUE RACER. • Sylvester Staub, while cleaning a ditch on the Ed Schamerloh farm in Union township, discovered a big blue racer snake. He quickly ended the life of the reptile with the aid of a shovel. It measured five feet and nine Inches in length. A NOTED SINGER Will Appear at Mecca Theater Wedesday and Thursday Evenings, Aug. 24-25 MR. EARLE TRANSUE Distinguished American Tenor, Will Sing Popular Songs—Great Program. The management of the Mecca theatre announces that the noted tenor singer, Mr. Earle Transue, of New York City, has been engaged for a con •cert at the popular movie house on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, August 24 and 25. Mr. Transue will sing many of the popular songs, and his work Is said to be of the very best. He started singing in the leading motion picture shows of New York a few years ago, and the novelty proved to be so popular with the Broadway audiences that magy of the leading (Continued on page four)

RLUFFTON HERE Rotary Leaguers and Rooters Arrive in City for the Big Game WITH LOCAL CLUB -y- * Bluffton Rotarians Come Forty Strong—Teams in Excellent Shape. Can you hear ’em root? The echo comes from the Bellmont Park diamond where the big BlufftonDecatur Rotary baseball game is being played. At time of going to press—a few minutes before the game started —we thought Decatur would win, but since George Saunders, editor of the Bluffton Banner has laid claim to the laurels we are not sure of the out come. Any way. it’s gding to be a | real “battle" for the honors. About forty Rotarians irom Bluffton are in the city and everyone of them brought steam and rooting sauce as stimulants for the members of their team, and contend that the game is theirs. Frank McDowell is the captain of the team. A number of the worn en accompanied their husbands to this city. After the game a banquet will be given In honor of the Bluffton Rotar lans at the Masonic hail by the local club and the entertainment committee states emphatically that the dishes will not be slighted (Wen though Bluff ton should win the game. The public is invited to the ball game, there being no admission fee. Business in Bluffton is practically at a standstill today, the Kiwanis clubs and Rotary clubs both being out of the city and the Banner says: “Bluffton will be entirely nude of real baseball talent tomorrow afternoon. The Kiwanis club goes to Hartford City to play the club of that city, while the Rotary club hikes to De catur for a game with their brothers in that town. Some eighteen men who know the gany* from the tip foul to a home run, all out of the city at one and the same time, will leave no trace of the national game at home. Decatur Rotarians have already won the game—on paper—and the Hartford City Kiwanians are cock sure, so from advance information Bluffton is to lose both games. De catur players have dubbed the Bluff ton team the “Blue Sox” and expect to make their colors "run" before th game is over. The score will tell the tale.” Mr. Lott of Fort Wayne was a business caller in this city otday. FALLS FROM MOW Gabriel Everett, Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Everett, Breaks Both Bones of THE RIGHT FOREARM Several Operations for Removal of Tonsils and Adenoids—Physicians Busy. Gabriel Everett, ten years old, son of Mr. and ,Mrs. Janies Everett of near Pleasant Mills, broke both bones in the right forearm when he fell from the haymow of the barn at the homeThe bones were broken in such away that they protruded through the flesh and Drs. D. D. Clark and J. W. Vizard brought him to this city for an X-Ray examination. He is getting along nicely, but will deprived of the use of the arm several weeks. Miss Agnes Wolpert, daughter of Mr. and MYb. John Wolpert, of Indiana street, and John Meyers, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. »John S. Meyers, of west of the city, had tonsils and adenoids removed by the Drs. D. D. Clark and J. C. GrandstalT Drs. Clark and H. F. Costello were in charge of the operation on Cletus Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, of Seventh street, for remov al of tonsils and adenoids. All patients are getting along nicely, and will soon be in perfect health again. A son, weighing ten pounds, was born the first of the week to Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz, living south of the city. Drs. D. D. Clark and J. C. Grandstaff this morning removed tonsils and adenoids from Oscar Lengerich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lengerich. —. > Mr. and Mrs. Harry Helm, Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Peoples and Mrs. Maude Dorwin returned last evening from a tel days outing at Saginaw, Mich

REV. HANEY TO OFFICIATE. Funeral services for Miss Martha Jane Winters will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the home of his brother, George Winters, 924 Winchester street. The Rev. C. L. Haney will officiate, assisted by the Rev. J. K. Wyant. Burial will be at the Salem Evangelical cemetery, east of the city. Miss Winters had lived at the property where she died since 1866, and was one ot the oldest residents on Winchester street, that part of the city then* being a great forest. HIS FAREWELL ADDRESS. Rev. J. M. Sherer of the Bobo U. B. church will deliver his farewell adddress at the church Sunday«morn ing. Christian Endeavor services will be held Sunday evening at 7 o’clock and all are Invited to the services. MR. BAUMAN ILL Monroe Township Fanner Caused Family and Others Uneasiness for a Time HE SUDDENLY LEFT After Doing a Part of the Feeding—Neighbors Called to Assist in Search, Vanßuren Baughman, thirty-nine years old. and one of the prominent farmers of Monroe township, living two miles west of Monroe, caused the members of his family, the neighbors and friends considerable worry for a few hours Wednesday morning and he is now quite ill at his home. His sudden disappearance and illness is said to have been caused by worry over financial troubles, and the loss occasioned by the falling off in value of farm products and livestock, although he is said to be in excellent financial straits and one of the really well-to-do men of the county. For two years he has shown a dis position to worry, and of course dur ing that time his health has been more or less impaired, which accounts for his actions. Wednesday morning he arose and went to the barn to do his morning work. He did not return to the house for breakfast, and Mrs. Bauman went to the barn to investigate. She could not find her husband and discovered that he had fed but one of the horses. She searched every nook and corner and failed to find any trace of him She called the neighbors, and it was two or three hours before they found him, and then it was by accident. One of the searchei ■ aiepped on a pile of loose hay and there under discovered the body of Mr. Baughman. He was removed from the hay and found to be quite ill and very nervous. He was’removed to the house and a physician summoned. It was necessary to resort to the use of a hypodermic to quiet him. His condition today is somewhat improved, and it is hoped that he will recover entirely from his’present de rangement. He really has no great worry, but is said to brood over the loss occasioned by poor crops and the decline in prices ot his farm products, and the fact that a real estate deal caused a slight loss. His family consists of the wife and two or three children. He is a sot. , of the late Isaac Baughman, a well known French township farmer. BUYS ROAD BONDS. The Old Adams County bank has purchased the bonds which assures the construction of the Schwartz road in Monroe township, and the Ringger road in French township. The issue for the former is for $8,560 and the latter $19,200. Arthur Zehr has the contract for the roads. The bonds for the Frisinger road in Washington township have not yet been sold. GEE—NINETY-SIX CASES. Cleveland, O. H Aug. (Special to Daily Democrat). —Prohibition officials and police today seized the Canadian yacht Venice, carrying 96 cases of liquor. They arrested the captain and tour members of the crew, together with three men engaged in loading liquor on trucks and four women passengers. Shortly after midnight police were informed that a vessel without lights had entered a slip at the ore dock. Flying squadrons were dispatched ot the pier. They arrived just as the vessel was making ready to leave. After a short struggle the crew was subdued.

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JUDGE MUSSER IS GALLED BY DEATH Former Resident of This County Who Became Justice of Supreme Court STATE OF COLORADO And One of Leading Lawyers of West — Acted As Mediator of Government. George W. Musser, former resident of this county and who later won more than passing fame in the state of Colorado where he served for a number of years as chief justice of the aupreme court, diqd August 7th at his home in Denver. He suffered a stroke of paralysis last January and never regained health. Copies of the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News, containing accounts of his death were sent to Senator John W. Tyndall by L. O. Adler who is now living in Denver. Musser was one of the great lawyers of the west and his record as chief justice is still much talked about. He was a schoolmate with Mr. Tyndall at Valparaiso, where he graduated in 1896 He then came to this county and taught in the Linn Grove schools several terms. He went west and entered law soon becoming a leader of the Denver bar. lu 1909 he was elected to the supreme court serving until 1915. He was named mediator in the famous Leadville strike and later was appointed by the federal government as mediator during the labor troubles in Arizona. In each instance he made a spb record. He was born In Nicholas, < if., May 15, 1862, his boyhood days be.ng spent in Nevada. He was a leader of the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges of his state. The widow, two sons, two daughters and one sister survive. The funeral services were held August loth from the First Congressional church of Denver, the pastor Rev. C. B. Wilcox officiating Interment was made in Fairmount cemetery. BLUFFTON WOMAN DEAD. Bluffton. Ind., Aug. 18.—(Special to Daily Democrat).—Mrs Joe Bennett. 49, was burned to death when she tried to pour kerosene on a fire. Her husband was also badly burned about the face and hands trying to save her. He is expected to recover. HEARINGS TODAY Monroe Citizens Desire the Grand Rapids Railway to Discontinue Use of Bells AND INSTALL GATES At Monroe Street Crossings Magley People Want Erie Station Re-opened. Edgar Blessing, of the Indiana public service commission, arrived at the court room at 3 o’clock without a stenographer, pnd is engaged in hearing evidence as we go to press. The court room in the Adams county court house was a lively place this afternoon, many residents of the town of Monroe and the town of Magley appearing before representatives of the Indiana public servic commission to establish proof that the petitions presented to the commission should be granted. Probably two dozen residents of Monroe appeared and gave their reasons why the Grand Rapids and Indiana should abolish the alarm system on the grade crossing in that town and erect safety gates at the crossings. It is argued by Monroe citizens that the bells are useless in that they ring half the time, and the public is so used to hearing them that they pay no attention to the ringing. It li said that oftimes after a train passes in the night the alarm bells will keep In ringing for hours thus annoying the community and causing the loss of much sleep. Fifteen residents of the vicinity of Magley appeared before the commission representatives and asked that state board order the Erie railway to re-establish an office at Magley and keep a station agent on duty during the day. Some time ago the Erie abolished the station and the residents of Magley were much displeas (Continued on pa; x)