Butler County Democrat from Hamilton, Ohio • Page 5

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1917. -COUNTY ml OWHEK'a NAME. )N OK 1'ROrBHTY. 0 9 'if a II 6 Host, Barbara Amelia Tann, Frank Middlctown, Cenic- tcry Ass'ti; Middlelown, Cemetery Ass'n Middle-town, Cemetery Ass'n Trustees Church of Brethren 32 33S1 3193 ffbai 1'irV entire triangle cnl no 50 fl. hse Holds 70 180 880 mo-mo.

i 7.92 20.12 .51 70.11 102.2f) I) 0 20.38 .21.72 02.80 Hi 17.20 01.16 12,41 41.81 53.31 Iwere issued through the treasury de- Seeks Payment, partment to customs collectors and In Jacob Yingling was award- Hie- coast-guard service, oi' 10.03 against He claims a this ccl judgment Joseph Kcrbci 1 has never been se ttli'd and asks Mini Hie defendant be ordered to immediately. Arguments Heard. A on tlic molion to set aside the appointment of Charles I 1 20.17 5D.M And notice' is hereby given a (be whole of such several trads, lots or parts of hits, or so much thereof as mav be necessary to pay the taxes and penally charged llicreon, will be sold by the County 'treasurer, at Ibe Court House in said Comity, on the second Tuesday of February, 1317, unless the ta.xes and penalty are paid before Hint time; and (bat Ibe sale will be continued from day to day, until the several trads, lots and parts of lots have been sold or offered for sale. I A I Counly Auditor. as receiver lor Fibre box company were Faiibanks heard (his i i by Judge Murphy.

John W. Peck, of. Cincinnati, completed the arguments asking for Iiie removal of Anil and 11. P. Williamson, of Day- Ion, presented arguments showing a A i should he a i 11 is not a fight in Ibis case over Ihe man appointed as receiver but il is an nrgnmenl as to whether or not vidow and seven children, a fine, noble woman and her Frederick, Carl, Bruno, Hiulha, memory will long bo tenderly chcr- Madic and FJsio Krntschevski, i i Two sis'icrs, Mrs.

Jesse Coo- Goruian Sympathizers. N'ol i of Hie possibilities of disturbances by German sympathizers i i a said steps had taken lo meet Hie situation. Just at Hie i wtien Hie decision Iu break became known Secretary Lansing went over to the White House and had a conference with Hit president. He too would go brother John Knisehcvski of Ibis city per an Mrs. Walter Hcincr of Mid- ml a brother and sister living in lie was a member ot Hie Moslcr a Aid society.

The funeral will lake place at the house al 1:30 o'clock Tuesday alter- in St. John's church at 2 o'clock, Hev. William Vollbrccbl Inlermenl in Greenwood. Matthias Brant. nmm awns'TO President Wilson said that he could not even now believe that Germany intends any overt-acts against American citizens but that if overt acts arc forthcoming he will again come before Congress to ask authority to use any means that may be necessary for the protection of our seamen and our people.

Washington, Feb. 3. In the greatest crisis the nation has known since the civil war, Prcsr dent Wilson at two o'clock this afternoon appeared before congress and told of the diplomatic break with Germany. The United States now stands on the verge of war with all the historic precedent of victory pressing it forward fervently invoking the guidance on Almighty God in the steps he had taken President Wilson detailed to Congress why the United States could not continue diplomatic relations with a warring nation which repeatedly invades its sacred rights and takes the lives of its citizens. Calm in a sense of right which may prove the most solemn moment of history the president stood in the of the house of representatives and with senate and representative's before him spoke the words which may carry the country into the world conflict.

Not for aggression, not for power, only for law and humanity. Silent and attentive the grim company of the nation's lawmakers listened with rapt attention while President Wilson told of America's course in the diplomatic struggle to dissuade Germany from her campaign of ruthlessness. The president went over the entire submarine correspondence in his address from the heginning of the war down to the German declaration for unrestricted naval warfare on January 31 and followed this up with the statement that he had severed diplomatic relations and had sent Bcra- storff his passports and instructed Qsrard to ask for his passports. Beneath an apparent calm there was a suppressed anxiety that possessed every member of congress and every listener to the words of the President. The president spoke as follows: of congress." The Imperial German government on the thirty-first of January announced to this government and to governments of other neutral nations that on andafter first day of February, present month, it would adopt policy with regard to lise of against all shipping seeking to pass through certain designated areas of high seas, to which it is clearly my duty to call your attention.

"Let me remind the congress ori the eighth of April last in view of sinking on twenty-fourth of March of cross channel passenger steamer Sussex by German submarine without summons or warning and consequent loss of lives of several citizens of tin United States, who were passengers aboard her, this government addressed note to imperial German government, in whicb it uiado following declaration. "If it is still purpose of Imperial Government lo prosecute relentless and indiscrimiiiative warfare against vessels of commerce by use. of submarines without regard to what government of United States inusl consider sacred and indisputable rules of international law and universally recognised diclates of humanity.government of United States is at last forced to conclusion that there i.i hut one course it can pursue, unless Ihe Imperial Government should now immediately declare and effect an abandonment of its present methods of submarine warfare against passenger and freight carrying vessels sever diplomatic relations with the German empire altogether. "In reply to this declaration the imperial German government gave this government the following assurance. "Tlie German government is prepared to do its utmost lo confine the operations of war for the, rest of its duration to the fighting forces of the belligerents, thereby also insuring the freedom of the seas, a principle which the German government believes now as before to be in agreement with the governments of the United States.

"The German government guided by this idea, notifies the Government of the United States that the CJerman naval forces have received the following orders. In accordance with the general principles of visit and search and destruction of merchant vessels recognized by international law such vessels both within and without the area declared a naval war zone shall not be sunk without warning and without saving human lives unless these ships attempt to escape or offer resistance. "But, it added, neutrals cannot expect that Germany, forced to fight for her existence, shall, for the sake of neutral interest restrict the use of an effective weapon. If her enemy is permitted to continue to apply at will methods of warfare violating the rules of international law such a demand would be incompatible with the character of neutrality, and the German government is convinced that the government of the United States dees not think of making such a demand, knowing that the government of the United States has repeatedly declared that' it is determined to restore the principles of the freedom of the seas, from whatever quarter it has been violated. anean, all navigation, that of neutrals 'included, from and to F.nghiud and from and io etc.

AH :d.ips mel i i the will lie sunk." "1 Ihink Ilial yon will agree i me Hint, in view of Ihis declaration i suddenly and i prior iii- timiilion of any i deliberately i a solemn assurance i in Ihe I i a government's note of (lie of May, i I'tovernmenl Inis nn a a i con- istcut i (he dignity and honor if the I i Slates bul lo lake IV which, in its note of the I if April, it announced a it vould take in the. event Ibat Ibe Gernan government did not declare an ot methods of siibinn- warfare which il was then em- yiiiK 1 and to whicb it now purposes io resort." I have, therefore directed the secretary of state (o announce to his excellency, the German ambassador, thai all diplomatic relations between i I'nited and the German empire arc severed and thai tlie ambassador al Berlin i i i a be i a and, in accordance with i decision, (o to liis excellency bis passports. "N'ot withstanding this unexpected Irvin Oash Sues. I i Cash today filed suit for divorce ngninsl a i Lambert Cash, this morning. He charues her with desertion and neglect of as she a i and refiiKcd to keep house for him.

Arguments Are Made. Final arguments in Ibe suit 1'ilul by Celia Pettier against i Ohio Ind i a commission were completed before Judge Harlan Friday a noon. Harry Kochlcr Ihe' arguments for the a i i i li. It. represented the Industrial commission.

The court announced a a decision would be given next week. UNITED STATES BREAKS WITH GERMANY. Washington, Feb. 3. Diplomatic relations i tjcrmany been broken President Wil- I hat the president would nd- Iress a joint session of congress i a News Causes Sensation.

Al Hie Capital the news of the pre-iiilenl's decision came like a i i i ilerclnp. Everywhere there were, expressions of support and approbation. A i i a i i i a who had talked i the president la.il uk'ht were not surprised hut were a moved over tlie climax of af- a i a Alonzo died at illclown, and three brothers, William and Kdward Malloy of this city and John Malloy of Dayton. Funeral sov- wili 'be held at St. Mary's church Thursday morning at 8 o'clock.

Kequicm high mass. Friends may view Ihe remains Wednesday from 3 to o'clock p. m. Mrs. Minor Lanham.

Mrs Kdith Lanham, 313 North home in Liberty township Sunday I Fourth street, died this morning at evening about 8 o'clock. About two Meivy hospital after an ill- weeks ago )ic caught ilcvelopeil into caused his death. Mr. Urnnt was born on N'ovembcr cold and i ness of about one week. At the time which of her death she- had reached the age if 21 years, 11 months nud 2 days.

She leaves a bereaved husband, 10, IS nud bad reached Hie aye of 73 years. 2 months and 1(1 days at the i l.anham iind of bis death, i born i i ol three small chil- a girl only one youngest Besides HHJ widower and One of the first bear the news was Senator Ixidgc. of a a republican, of the foreign relations I i i "Can a be I he fairly "I did not believe I lie prcs- wonld do it, I there be a note. I'm with (lie senator a i a dr- Liberty i and lived all bis i on Hie a where he was born. He left the widow, Mrs.

i Brnul. and one sister, Mrs. a of Ihis city. a services will be the Presbyterian i al Chester a morning at o'clock, i I he l(cv. Mr.

i of- I i i West Chester liildreii she is survived by a father mother, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Do- loud, and a host of friends. al addr son in a persona session of congress ss to a joint i i a noon publicly anounccd the Amrricaa government's answer to Germany's declaration of ruthless submarine pounding bis desk a a moment's hesitation. "Now we better see lo it a our marines resent he dismantcUni; of any more German ships in our harbors." Von Bernstorff To Leave.

Count Von Benislorff at once ar- rnimed i the Swiss minister, Dr. Paul Hitter, to take over tlie a embassy, The details of the transfer will be arranged when the German ambassador says goodbye lo Secretary Lansing. Yon Bernslorff said be did not know Ihe a of bis leaving the United Slates or what steps would have to be a bis sudden and deeply deplorable rc- ninciation of ils assurances, given his government at one of the most critical moments of tension in Hie of the two governments, i refuse to believe that il is the inleu ion of the Gcimati authorities to do in fact what they have warm ed 'This is experience Mrs. Magdalcna Breitfeld. Miigdulcuu i widow of Charles i of who was relni'iiiii'j; from i she bad been for hei health i i her two sons, John and Charles BrcitlVld.

readied i en and look rooms at Smith i and Sycamore streets, w'hcrc she din! Sunday night al 10 o'clock at Hie age of 7li years. She is survived by the two suns am! a daughter, Fred Tabmever of Blanciic.iter. The remains be laken to Newport and placed in a vaull Tuesday. George A. Smith.

A. Smith died at liis home Mrs. Mary Schmitt. Mrs. Mary liarbnra Hclunitt, who was a pioneer in the grocery -saloon Business in Cincinnati, died yesterday the home of her daughter, Mis.

l.unisc Tremilcy, Stockton. For years prior to she conducted, i the assistance of her husband, the late a i i a combination business at and Henry streets, Cinc i a i Sin: was 72 years old. Besides Mrs. Tremlley she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Minnie Mi'h-er, and a son, Frank Schmilt.

Julia Stubbs Mendenhall. i a Stubbs Mcndeuhall died al her home in West Klkton Saturday a services were held al tlic home on Tuesday morning after thorities lo do in fad what they i v( have warned us llicy will feel at liberty to! do, 1 cannot bring ii.yse.lf lo believe that they will indeed pay no Ambassador Gerard 1ms been instructed to ask the German foreign fice for bis passport. Passports have been scut to Count Von Benislorff. i that the sentiment jf entire country is behind him and assured of the i support, of congress President Wilson, Ilirougli bis confidences'yesterday with (be cabin and senators, came to the conclusion that there is only one course for the i States to pursue. Breaking off of diplomatic relations bring the United States to tlie the kind," he said, "and I will have near Okeami, Saturday, February 3, lo i myself." at (he age of SO years, I and 15 days.

Mr. i was a well known icsi- Deaths which the remains were Mrs. M. A. Booker.

his farm near Okoaua for almost 10 years. lic.sides Hie bereaved Klliu Smith, lie is i by two Mrs. Almira Adalinn Booker, wi- a nnoHii-r child a i pre- dow of M. A. Booker, died in Mercy hospital Friday afternoon at o'clock of a complication of diseases at the ago of years, 7 months and lo days.

Mrs. Booker was horn in 1'rehlc -county, 18U7, and liei ill To (ho of the i State replied, on Hie eighth of May ncceptiiiL', of course, i assur- addin 1 "The gov- )tc i j- Cj I0 joint, absolute, not relative." ances given bu! ernment of the United Stales feels it necessary to state a it lakes it for grunted (bat Hie Imperial German government docs not i to imply (hat the inaintonam-e ol its newly announced policy is iu any way contingent upon (he course or result of diplomatic negotiations bet wren of the i Stales and any other liclligcrf.il go', crnine.it i a i ll.c. fad a cerlaii passages in (be Imperial govern inciil's note of the fourth install' might appear lo be susceptible a construction. I order however to avoir! any misunderstanding' Ih Government of (he United Stales no Tifics the Imperial government tba it cauiiol for a moment a i i much less discuss, a suggestion tlia reaiwcl by Orrman naval autlioiilie for (he rights of citizens of the Uni ed Stales upon the high seas fhoul in any way or in the slightest degn. be made contingent upon the coudu of any other government, affecti) tlic rights ot neutrals ami non-eon batauls.

Kcsponsibility in such ma "To (bis note of the eighth of May the Imperial government made no rc- ancient friendship between their people and our own or lo the solemn obligations which Imvt been exchanged between Huau ami destroy American stiips and take Ihe lives ot American citizens in the a fid prosecution of the ruthless a a program they have announced i intuition to "adopt only actual overt ads on their part make me believe it even now. If this inveterate confidence on my part in the sobriety and prudent foresight of i purpose should a pily prove iinfrnindcd, it American sl.i'ps and American lives should in fact be sacrificed by their naval ci manders in heedless contravention of. the just and reasonable understandings of inlenialioual law and oh vions die-tales of humanity I shall take the liberty of coming again before the congress to ask that authority be given me to use any means that be necessary for the pro- iictioii of. our seamen and our people in the. prosecution'of their peaceful and legitimate; errands on Ibe high seas.

1 can do nothing less. I take if for granted that all neutral governments will take Ihe same course. We do not desire any hostile conflict with the Imperial government. We are the sincere friends ot the German people and earnestly desire to remain at peace will, the government wliicJi speaks for them, we shall not believe that they arc hostile to us unless and until we are obliged lo believe i and we purpose nothing more a the reasonable defense of the undoubted rights of our people. We wish to serve no selfish ends.

We seek merely to stand true announcement a made th a a the i House. Secretary husband proceeded in death about would (inly say that the seven months ago at i home in 'eded him one lirolher president, would address! congress this Eaton. it the hie residence Tuesday moriiin; II o'clock. Burial Abandon cemetery. Mrs.

Lena Pierce. Lena Pierce, widow nf Frank A. Pierce, died in Mercy hospital Snu- A short lime after bis death Mrs. Spain To Act. Booker came to Hamilton and made Spain will Like over the diplomatic, her home with her daughter, inleresls of the United Slates in i i a QnauU lit 120!) Maple ave, 'line.

Last August she was taken lo Ambassador Gerard's i i Mercy hospital and had been (her' 1 close his embassy as well as ever since. She a daughter American consulates in a son, Harry M. Book- attaches, of a i three sisters and two and I i i a brothers, Mrs. Joseph Lancaster ol of a I a i Mrs. May of Mays, of relations Mrs.

i i Action ol Laton, iiiHuy. AH embassy and consular agents, are to be brought on This! makes Hie severance lay a o'clock of ineumoiiia, al (be age of years, 0 mouths and 0 days. Mr. ami Mrs. 1'ierce were taken to (1,,, dinpc taken to Uk'hmoiul and Inyed by the side of those of her husband in Karlbam cemetery.

Mrs. Meiulcnball was the. daughter of Jesse and Mary Stnbbs. Lulu Shaffer. Lulu a died at her borne in West Klklon in the village on Saturday.

Funeral services were held Monday in the U- B. church by Hev. r. Clark, burial at West Elkton. Mrs.

William Earp. Hev. (-. F. W.

Allwardt was called lo Shelbyville, oi s. William Knrp, whoso funeral he to conduct on Wednesday a noon. During ten year pastorale in Shelbyville Mrs. Earp was one of Ihe fail hi al members. The present pastor of a parish is serving in oiw the Illinois regiments iu the south chaplain.

Mrs. Lou Darling. Mrs. Lou Darling died February 3 at Methodist Home for Aged at College numths i aged SI years and three Funeral services were held the Home a n'i with burial in Spring more complete a is usual in such Harry cases. Mr.

Kia Hie Spanish of Mays, also two grandchildren to mourn tier loss, taken lo the Tlic remains were the hospital on December He o'clock, lied ten days later of pneumonia. His drove cemetery, body was taken to ChesleiT.ctd, and' Ibe remains of Mrs. Pierce i also taken lo that place for the funeral on Tuesday. Mrs. Pierce is i by her i.itii- und stepmother, Mr.

and -Mrs. James Biddlc. Delroit, and a laughter, Mrs. Win. I i (uee Ethel of Um-htslcr, N.

and jlonjoe. i i ik i i i a calling al Ilio stale depart- Gricsmcr-Grim chapel i incut today "I have (lie taken to the home of the daugb- William Jua.it/, Mapie no i a i whether ter, Mi's, onld follow Hie course of the-'avenue, Sunday morning. i Stales in severing relations I Germany. I cannot say any- 5 1 The 'funeral will take place in Ibe Hoff. i i a Hoff, afftd St, died at his on (he Blue Ball pike, east of i Funeral services will be held in St.

John's church, Middlet Wednesday morning at o'clock. )( ii in Canada in 1839, (l prominent cili- Friends mav view Hie remains (n (lie chapel of Funeral Director A. P. oj ji; ow died in Hint city. a i they arc taken to i slirv ivcd by the widow, Emma station for shipment.

Tvlns Mon.joe. Funeral services were First Christian Temple at csls." Tor Preparedness. Germany's diplomatic, interests in ill liev. Mr. Cramploi: Buria! in Mound Hill cemu- Eaton.

Ihe United States i be assumed by the Swiss Icuation. Senator Tliomas today introduced an uincndmcnt lo the bouse revenue. bill proposing nn i Pennsylvania, IKIO non-interest bearing treasury rP Hraiu on Thursday ien Walter F. Doelimann. nee Dnggins, i whose remains bnni'-'ht here, were removed to Hie.

i i ot -raudniotlicr, Mrs. A a Dodl.naiiu SKI Greenwood avenue. Hi: is 1 licld the borne of. Colin Gardner i afternoon. Mrs.

Lovina Selby. James Kinnard's Burial. The remains of James Kium.rd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward K.nnurd (:1 0( North Second and Black streets, Ml parents, two Mrs.

Lovina Selby, with number of relatives in Middletown, died in Ciordoii, Darko county. Mary Pabing. Miss Mary Falling, (brighter of Mr. and Mrs. John Failing, died'M I i home on Curtis avenue, Mid- treasury lom (1 (rain on Tin The youth who was i years old was the victim of an U' 1 "On the Ihirly-first of January, alike iu thought and iu aclion lo the.

thf people, used to pay lasts and deemable in oT Protect America. used lo Wednesday of the present 1 OUr I i i i i i I I have sought express in German ambassador banded to lg (( nly Walter Doelimann. Waller Doellmatin. son of Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Doelimann, formerly of Hamilton, died at their home in Dayton this morning at 11:30, al the age secretary of slate, a long and rmal note, a memorandum which utaiucd the following statement: "The imperial government, Ihere- ire does not doubt thai- the goveni- enl of the United Slates will under- aud the situation thus forced npou crmany by Ibe enlcnlc allies' brula lethods of war and by their detenu liiliou to destroy the central power? ud (ha! the nitcd Slates vccks aso, seek merely lo vindicate; our right to liberty and justice and in unmolested life. These are the lascs of peace, not war. God grant dial we may not be challenged to defend by ads of wilful injuslice on the part of the government oi Germany. government of the NO CHANGE IN MliK STRIKE will further realize' No change in the local milk silua was reported today. Secretary bat Hie now openly disclosed i ion ot the entente, allies gives back Germany the, freedom of action hid.

she reserved in her note ad- Ircssed to the government of the United Slates on May 4th, 3910. 'Under these circumstances Germany will meet the illegal measures of her enemies by forcibly prevent- after February 1st, 1917, in a I. F. Kygcr of Hie Butler County Mill; Producers' association is still in Columbus be is assisting in or- a movement for slnlc-vride organization of milk producers. He will return tonight.

The Butler county producers aie still holding out for $2.10 'a hundmi pounds for milk. Tlic dealers refuse United Slates from conspiracies whicb may result from the rupture ton this morning vill be considered by the Senate Ju- of sixteen years, liciary committee. The committee as to consider tnc measure as piickly as by tlic ion. Release is Demanded. Tlie United States lias a lt- nanded of Germany the.

immcdinie release of Americans who were a prisoners by Ihe raiders in the South A a i I all there were sixty-four Americans taken from Hie steamer Gorgie. Mount Temple nud Voltaire. Sixty prisoners were confined in irison camps nt Dnelmcn in The remains wil be brought to Hamilton and taken to the home of Mrs. Frank Doelimann on Greenwood avenue and funeral ar rangciiicnls made laler. zone around Great Britain.

France.jto at this price consequently no Italy ami in the eastern Mediterr- settlement has been flffeX'tcd. I i a all i machinery ol the government was set in motion lo safeguard Hie national inleresls an prepare the country for the unprecedented End momentous sitna (ion in whicb it now finds itself. Secretary Daniels issued nn orde barring all Ihe officers and men fron navy yards, ships and stations. Or bis parents who did all in i lower to secure best of i a to save bis life. During the ears be was confined to his bed a latient wlio did not eomplain an.l vho bad hope of recovering i the ast mnmciit of life.

Tlic funeral will lake place at tho dletowu- John H. Sparks. John H. Sparks, who had been nn employee of the Estate Stove died at o'clock Tuesday morning at bis home, IfitiS South Twelfth street, of pneumonia, at the age oC -13 years, 11 months and 5 days. Ho is survived by his widow, five children, seven brothers and six sisters.

body will probably be sent to Esl i county. Kentucky, for the funeral and interment. George Haas. A an illness lasting for the two years. George Haas died at 1 o'clock at Mrs.

M. 0. Evans. Mrs. i Mary Evans, wi Kev.

M. 0. F.v.ins, pastor rf th Vels.li Com-'icL'atiwal church ol Cia i i i a i died at her home, -111110 Flora venue, Norwood, yesterday aitei oon. Gustav Krutschevski. Guslav Frederick Krulscbevski iicd nt bis home, i i Grand Bmile- at o'clock a a even- tig of pneumonia, at the age of 12 years, 5 months and 11 days.

He had bv ionic of bis irrandmoHier, Mrs. Anna Dodiimtnu, a' o'clock Tuesdayjji a nf'tcrnoon and in St. Stephen's i a 54. nt o'clock. I St.

Stcph-! 'n ic deceased leaves two sisters, Mrs. William Koeblor and Mrs. Har- Tlmmpsoii, bolb of this city, and iccn employed for tbirteen years the Moslcr Safe company as a locksmith. Mr. Krulsche.vski was born in Wcsl Prussia, Germany, and emigrated and located in Hamilton fourteen dcrs to safe-guard American ports years ago.

He is survived by his cemetery. Mrs. Pierce Burial. The remains of Mrs- Lena IVrcc, widow of Frank Pierce, will be taken Cbeslci field, Wednesday Homing ('or burial accompanied ny her inother-iii-law, Mrs. Dr.

S. Pierce. Mrs. Nelle Malloy Woolcy. The many friends ot Mrs.

Ncllc Malloy Woolcy, widow of. the late Samuel Woolcy. will be gripvct lo hoar of her sudden death whicl ocV-urred at ihe homo of her sister Mrs. Jesse on Park avenue. Mrs.

Wooley was stricken wit pneumonia while visiting her sister lier illness lasting only four days. Sh vo brothers, OIK; living in Middle- iwn and (lie oilier in California, The a services will be pri- alc at the residence, of Mrs. William 130 South street, on Vcdnesday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Tomscaiiyi will officiate.

Intcr- nl in Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Lanham's Puneral. Tlie funeral services for Mrs. Edith deceased, will be held.at Ihe residence, 313 North Fourth street on afternoon at 1:30.

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