Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 211, Decatur, Adams County, 3 September 1912 — Page 2

DAILYDE M 0 C R A T Published Every Evening, Except Sunday by TOE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 J*er Month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mall $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, I Indiana, as sceoud class mail. REGISTRATION DAY. RRIDAY, SEPTEMBER « I Every democrat in Adams county; that did not register at the May reg ; istration should not miss the oppor-, (unity of registering next Friday, Sep- f lember 6th. The law is very plain. ; If von do not register, you cannot | vote. and next Friday is the principal | registration day, and every democrat should not fail to register at this time, and every democrat that has registered in May should see that his neighbor who has not registered, will do so next Friday, September 6th. Democcrats, this is very important. If we get' all of our vote out for registration, our prospects are bright for victory. So you see a little effort on your part will help. Sincerely yours, I .1. W. BOSSE, County Chairman. Those who still hold to the old superstition that protection is in the interest of the wage earners should read an article in the September number of the Atlantic Monthly, entitled, “A Real Myth "—the myth being the protected employee. The author is Mr. W. Jett Lauck, an economist and expert in the investigation of social conditions. Since 1898 Mr. Lauck has been in charge of the field work of the industrial investigation conducted by the United States immigration commission. Most of the workers in mines and factories are of non-American origin, only one out of twenty having been born in this country. These people have displaced American workers, who were unwilling to conform to the lower standaid of living, which is mostly the standard of southeastern Europeans. With the increasing use of machinery fewer skilled operatives are needed. So the low-priced men now have tne jobs. Vermont is voting today, and all eyes are turned toward the old rockribbed republican Green Mountain state, it being expected that the result may in some measure assist in figuring out some interesting probabilities for the November election. There are five candidates for governor —republican, democratic, progressive, socialistic and prohib’Mon, and ihe fight has been a vigorous one. Colonel Roosevelt campaigned the state and claims that he has made enough headway that no one will receive a majority of all the vote, thus throwing the result in the hands of the legislature, according to the laws

Boy’s Fall Clothes In Great Variety Os carefully chosen and \ high-grade fabrics, specialOSk ly designed for us. It is ■£&' the sort of Clothing that & y makes a boy feel proud of. i Dozens of patterns in smart '■ fabrics tailored in the styr f ’ Norfolk and Doubles■' breasted models. $2.50 to $8.50 The Myeis-Dailey Go.

of that state. Otis Gulley, who two years ago was | the republican nominee for secretary of state, has joined the Moosers, according to the Indianapolis Star. However, the announcement is not made over his own signature and perhaps it. is not safe to make the statement ns an authentic one. In these days of declaration and denial of political affiliation, it might be well if these statements be made over the seal of a notary. I Some months ago, when it was proI posed to give Decatur a new fire department, increase the size of s he fire mains, and otherwise the better pro-1 I j tect our property, the state rating buj reau sent representatives to this city, I offering as an inducement, a lower insurance rate. The work has been | completed, and the rules complied ! with, but so far, there has been no effort to give us the reduced rate. Why the delay? Ohio is voting today on forty-two amendments to the constitution, including one for woman's- suffrage, on which a hard fight has been waged. Liquor regulation, so worded, as to I mean practically no change, allowing three-fourths of a jury to return a verdict, and others ot interest, are included in the list. -- ' Vacation days are over. Schools have opened and again there is an activity that shows all lines have returned the busy life. It’s time to advertise, Mr. Merchant, for the fall trade has already begun and will con-tinue-for months. Get in the game early. The Citizens’ Telephone company has closed another profitable year and have again elected the directors and officials who have for years made this company a splendid success. Here's to Frank Schirmeyer and his associates on the board. Decatur can and will! Decatur can and will—and <lon t you forget it. THE OFFICIAL HOME-COMING SONG Don’t fail to secure one of our latest song hits, written especially for Home-coming week by Jane C. Strange, the I best known musical writer of the day. The most popular, and only one for the big week. They are sellng like hot-cakes.—Yager Bros. & Reinking. J l ' WANTED—Few middle age men to travel. Previous traveling experience unnecessary. All winter’s job. Start now. Territory includes Decatur, Fort Wayne, Columbia Cjty, Newton, Bolivar, Wabash, Peru, Kokomo, Marion, Hartford City, Portland, Lima ' GLEN Brothers, Rochester, N. Y. 7t6 — -— WANTED—AVe have a good position . for a young man 14 to 16 years of I I age. Call at office.—Holland-St. Louis I Sugar Co., C. B. Wilcox, Secretary. 5 208t2*

DOINGS IN SOCIETY — * i Class of 1912 Has Picnic at Monmouth—Zerkel Fam- , ily Entertains. THE SHADY REUNION Methodist Missionary Meet at Home of Mrs. Case— Announcements WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday. Historical —Mrs. S. D. Beavers. Wednesday. Concord Aid—Mrs. John Christen. THURSDAY Baptist Aid—Mrs. Simon Brandyberry. Presbyterian Missionary—Mrs. Jacob Atz. Euterpean—Mrs. E. B. Adams. Thursday. M E. Missionary—Mrs. Robert Case. Presbyterian Aid—Mrs. Aaron DeVinney. Friday. Zion Lutheran Aid—School House. Word was received that Louise, sev-en-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ’.ui’ Quinn, of Chicago, suffered a sudden attack cf appendicitis, and was taken to the hospital there, where she was operated upon Sunday. She is getting along well. Miss Louise is a granddaughter of Judge J. T. Merryman ot this city. There will be a called meeting of the Euterpean club at the home of Mrs. E. B. Adams Wednesday evening at 7:30 o’clock'. All are urged • to attend. The Methodist Woman’s Home Missionary society will meet with Mrs Robert Case Thursday afternoon, Mrs. John Parrish to be assistant hostess. The Young People" will be the subject of study and Mrs. F. V. Mills will be leader. This is due-pay-ing time, and all should be present with this in remembrance. Tile city mail carriers, Ilarve Ri.e, W. Ri. Dorwm, Mei Butler and O. P. Mills attended the Fort Wavne postoffice clerks and letter carriers’ picnic at Foster Park, Fort Wayne, yesi terday. After the picnic at the Fuelling church Sunday, a large company of I friends were entertained by the Chas. Fuelling family at their beautiful and hospitable country home, where a bounteous supper was served. Those I from here were Caroline Dowling, Amelia Weber, Ode and Letta Fullen-' kamp. Fred Schurger, John Ramsey, Ed Weissling an* 3 Tony Hackman. I Father Flaherty and John O’Reuss ; motored from Fort Wayne yesterday j and were guests at the W. A. Kuebler home. Oliver Torbet and son, Harold, of Columbia City were guests Monday of ] Mr. and Mrs. John Schug. They came to go over the beat sugar plant, of which they have heard so much, and declared it the most wonderful plant they had ever visited. From here they went to Alexandria to visit the wipe nail plant, and will then go to Indianapolis to attend the state fair. The Prebrterian Ladies’ Aid society will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Aaron DeVinney. As this is the first meeting since the summer vacation, it is desired that there be a large attendance. The Ladies' Aid society of the Zion’s Lutheran church will meet Friday afternoon at the school house. , Mrs. 8. Hobrock will be hostess. , Mr and Mrs. J. A. Zerkel and fainily of northeast of this city entertain- . ed at a dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs J Hubert Zerkel and daughter. Justine: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith and son, , Clarence: Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Jones and daughter, Rhoda; Jacob Rawley and the Misses Katie and Sadie Co ~j verdale, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Lower, Joseph Shilling. Owen Johnson . Misses Ina and Lucile Rabbitt, Mary and Locia Garner, Jefferson Crum , of near Bluffton. Cracker jack and ice cream were served for afternoon refreshments. The Concord Ladies' Aid society will meet tomorrow with Mrs. John Christen. The Baptist Aid society will meet on Thursday with Mrs. Simon Brandyberry. o — Democrat Want Ads Pay.

Citizens Telephon ■ i ■•ntinued from Page 1) I Ine board has a capacity for 1,200 lines with SOT installed. There are 1 700 city- subscribers and 225 on the farm lines. In this connection it may be well to state that if any delays are noticed at this time, in answering calls ,you should show some patience, 1 'or the operator has to have stacks of it. The new board reads from right to left instead of left to right as did the former and the other complications make it rather inconvenient. When they have learned the board, the work will be much faster and more satisfactory than heretofore. We saw enough during the quiet hour to convince us that if we ever ray another cross word to an operator, we ought to be taken out somewhere and kicked real hard. In this room also is the desk of the chief operator, with an arrangement whereby she can tell exactly all the time, just what is going on and can check ■'.c- operators. T’«c toll room is located at the northeast corner of the building and has a new apparatus, which adds to the work there. This is the department which allows the company to pay dividends, for this money comes in without much outlay. While not generally known it is a fact that the home line only breaks even, it requiring about as much to keep it up as is received. As many as 23 Stoll calls have been received in one day and the average is about 20,'. Another improvement is in the lighting system. The Citizens' now has the city electric lights, gas. and a lighting system from their own batteries, so that darkness is impossible in the room. The young ladies who sit at t.ie desks in the ’phone office are courteous, kind, proficient, and deserving of your assistance. They do not ask for sympathy and they like their work, but it would be easier and better if you would aid them by calling by numbers, ringing off when through talking and by being reasonable. Try it. The operators arc; The Misses Gusta Cramer, chief; Margaret Daniels, assistant; Kittie Fought, Frank Rademacker, Esther Heckman, Inez Coverdale, Gertrude and Agnes Omlor, Frances Baker. Cylvia Dropnleman Pearl Purdy and /Mildred Coffee. The men employed at zhe plant are George Kinzle, superintendent; Harve Smith, wire chief; Earl Smith and Joe Hunter. Jesse Cole is messenger and janitor — o PICTURED WERE FINE. Many tried in vain to gain admittance to the Star theater Monday evening to see the “Sights in a Large City,” one of the best ever offered ta the public, and were unable to be acj commodated for want of room On account of the raii the pictures had to be transferred from the air dome to the theater building, which required ! some time to make the change, and delayed the show. Mr. Stoneburner, , however, desiring to give his patrons the entire show, secured the same for Thursday night when the entire play will be given. The same admission I of but five cents will be charged, and i those not seeing last evening s show should not fail to be present at this 1 time. Mr. Stoneburner also wishes to ; nnounce that on Friday evening he will have the well known film of “The Redepmtion," advertised some weeks ago, but which was destroyed along the way. The pictures have been reproduced from the negative and secured for the Star theater on Friday evening. . ( o - LOST OR STOLEN—BIack bicycle with coaster brake. Had Texas handle bars. Taken from front of Schlickman’s restaurant. Leave at 1 Democrat office. Reward 205t2

(? A Big Store full of swell shoes for Fall, fresh 1 | from the worlds best h I makers of high class shoes. ; h Take a look at our windows ' ; and then come in and try nI | them on. I) .11 il PEOPLES & GERKE II r ~»oi

INSTITUTE NOTES. B. F. Kizer acted as general secretary and performed his work in a very satisfactory manner. A good social program was given the teachers Thursday evening by Professor Swarthout, Miss Mabel Weldy and Dr. Kinnaman. Immediately after the close of the program, the county superintendent took all present to the ice cream parlor where they were treated to refreshments. This institute was characteristic i'or its punctuality and regular attendance. Dr. Kinnaman presented the county superintendent with a very sweet bouquet, consisting of a beautiful vase filled with candy. ITofessor Vernier brought the news irom Indianapolis that Adams county holds institutes second to none in the state of Indiana. This was the most successful institute in Adams county for many a year. Many teachers are requesting that the same instructors be returned next year. o SCHOOL SOARD MET. The school board met Monday evening oi business relative to the selection of a science teacher, but nothing definite was decided upon. !’ ,s thought the matter will be closed - afternoon. Ben Beavers has 'ba’-'’l temporarily of the science class .n the high school until a permanent teacher can be secured A p DUT THE SICK. Northbound freight train, No. s>, on the G. R. & I. railroad, figured in a wreck at Ridgeville Saturday afternoon. Two cars were demolished and J. C. Aldridge, brakeman, was injured. He suffered a broken rib and the muscles in one of his legs were torn loose. Aldridge was taken to his home in Fort Wayne on the northbound passenger train. Mrs. William Swartz, living east of Vera Cruz, in Adams county, had a bad fracture of one of her ankles Sunday morning, when she slipped and fell. Mrs. Wehmeyer, wife of the Rev. H. Wehmeyer, of the Lutheran church, is still at the home of her father, C. Fisher, at Fort Wayne, where she is suffering from an attack of rheumatism. It is thought she will be able to return this week. Miss (Tara Bultemeier was unable to be at her work at the Peoples & Gerke store today on account of hayfever. Aza Tucker of southeast of the city is confined to the house suffering from stomach trouble, and is under the doctor’s care. About 2 o'clock Tuesday morning it became necessary to call a physician to>- Johnson, who lives four miles southwest of this city, he having been suddenly taken ill with appendicitis. He had been in good health Monday evening and the quickness of the attack was appalling. This morning, however, his condition remained about the same, an operation not being necessary at this time. BUILDINGS FOR SALE. I have for sale a small barn and two other small buildings that I will sell at a bargain, if removed soon. Located on residence lot just north of library. 211t3 DR. W. E. SMITH.

ODD’S AND ENDS at 1-2 regular selling pri Ce — ZT" nIHI i? I IW K I For the next two weeks or while they last, we will I offer for quick sale, Cord Team Fly Nets, sold regu. | larlyat from $5.00 to $6.00 a pair at $2.79 a pair. | This is the bargain you have been looking forONLY I PAIR TO EACH CUSTOMER Summer Horse Covers at the same big reduction. Regular selling prices from 85c to $1.25 each at this clean-up sale 45c v fcfiafer hardware 6b. I . - ... mmagJCT ITII I j WINTER KING-SEED WHEAT Bearded wheat-4911 Seed. Grown in Adams County. I WE WANT GRAIN, HAY AND SEEDS Largest seed cleaner in state PHOXE NIO. 25 i: BURK ELEVATOR COMPANY j THE WHITE CAFE I Hot lunch for 15c. Everything in I season to be had. One Door East of Star Theatre I I Andy Harting Prop. , Old Adams County Bank I Decatur, Indiana. Capital $120,000 I : I Ijy Surplus , $30,000 1 i | ■— C. S. Niblick, Presideat I ' M. Kirsch and John Niwri | " Vice Presidents E - X- Ehinger, Cashier nTEj Farm loans Kvdu a Specialty Reflect Resolve CollectioM I • Made He Who Would Ride S. I ON THE CREST OF THE WAVE, » I should early commence ! HIS DOLLARS | TO SAVE! P VX j We Pay 4 Per Cent Interest on 1 Year Time Deposit