Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 99, Decatur, Adams County, 25 April 1913 — Page 2

DAILYDEMOCRAT Pwbiiabed (very Evening, Except Sunday by TIE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW O. ELLINQHAM JOHN H. HELLER •übecrlptlon Rates Per Week, by carrierlo cents Per Tear, by carrierls.oo Per Month, by mai1...25 cents Per year, by mai112.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the poetoilice In Decatur, fndiosa. as second claws mall. George E. Downey of Aurora, Indiana, Is slated for the appointment as comptroller of the national treasury. It is one of the best jobs in the governmental service. Mr. Downey is a splendid man for the place and owes his appoinment to the untiring labor of Congressman Dixon, in his behalf, assisted by Senator Works of California. Senator Kern stood steadfasly by Prank Jaques of Portland, who was Judge Downey’s mostt formidable opponent. This would be a good time for some action toward completing the job started last summer of better street lights in Decatur. In a number of Indiana cities the lights such as we have about the court house, in front of the jail, and along Second sttreet, have been placed over the entire cities, and It adds much to the appearance of those towns. Decatur should do likewise and they should do it now, the lights being of great service during the summer months. 1

The Decatur high school will retain its commission. No one really expected any other outcome of the controversy. Not a citizen of Decatur but wants the high schools to continue to progress, but there are those, and many, who believe in conservative progressiveness, that is they believe in knowing where and how they will get the funds to pay for a forty or fifty thousand dollar improvement. These things cannot be done in a week or two. It takes time and care to work them out. The local school board did not believe they ought to build a new school unless it was absolutely necessary. The action of the state board makes the move imperative. The steps as taken by the board were, we believe, the best that could be done under all the circumstances. UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. My sun Bud whut wurks un a nusepapur sez th' tragedy uv nusepapur life is t’ leve out a name uv “amung them preseunt” ur t’ leve out th' fruit in namin’ ovur th’ menu. ■ o— ■ - ■ —_ EGGS FOR SALE. Barred Plymouth Rock eggs, 15-egg setting for 50c, or 100 for $3.00. Bernard Beckmeyer, R. R. No. 1, Decatur, ’phone 14, line I. ,9eod-2wks

Imperil W-s&its The “Imperial” Is a good make therefore they make good. The price is right and the style and quality cannot be better. “The Hat that sets the Fashion” THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

DOINGS IN SOCIETY WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Friday. Orient—Mrs. Burt Mangold. Presbyterian Aid—Mrs W. A. Lower. Mite Society—Church Parlors. Saturday. The Little Quilters —Marie Boese. U. B. Pastry and White Sale —Morrison Building. Thirty-six of the friends and neighI bors gathered at the home of George I Gates Wednesday evening to remind Miss lola of her twenty-fourth birthday anniversary. The surprise was complete. Out-door and parlor games were played, there was music and a delicious lap supper, the festivities continuing far into the evening. Before leaving all wished Miss lola maqy happy Yetums. Those present were: Misses Susie Clark, Lizzie Millen Alma Halberstadt, Della Sprunger, lola Gates, Fauchion Daugherty, Nancy Halberstadt, Madge Hedington, Ethel Davis, Bessie Gates, Doll}- Miller, Minnie Fleetwood, Melvina Miller; Messrs. Ross Halberstadt, Charles Abnet, Rufus Clark, Harrison Miller, Amos Huser, Jess Halberstadt, Matthias Smelser, Otto Cook, Vilas Huger, Charles Malona, Joe Sprunger, George Heuingtca; Mr. and Mrs. Hirschy and family; Mr. and Mrs. Vance Mattax: Mr. and Mrs. Finley Striker. A jolly jarty of little girls in charge of Miss Agnes Gillig will have a picnic in some green spot south of the city tomorrow afternoon. This is the season when the wild flowers are at the brightest and best and the party will doubtless gather them to their heart’s content and then refresh themselves on the good things they take with them In their hampers. Te party includes besides Miss (Wilig, the Misses Dorothy and Naomi Durkin, Cora and Kathryn Peck, Mary and Vivian Burk, Naomi and Helen Meyers, Portia Thomas and 110 Johnson. The compositions of Madam BettyHolmberg were studied by the Euterpeans Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Fred Fruchte, under the leadership of Mrs. F. V. Mills and Mrs. W. P. Schrock. Mrs. W. H. Nachtrieb of Goshen, an honorary member, was present, much to the pleasure of the club, and Mrs. Fruchte departed from the custom of ordinary club nights by serving dainty refreshments. Thursday evening was the last regular study night for the season.

There is a deluge of dramas on the stage today that are called problem plays. These dramatic offerings for the most part deal with an unfortunate victim who through the wiles of the villain is tricked into the Primrose path. There is a class who delight in such a plot but for the most part the laws which govern the conduct of woman are irrevocable. These plays are seldom finished when they are over, to use a parable, and leave a bad taste. While they are pungent and striking still they are not the kind one would care to take his wife, mother or sweetheart to see. “The White Sister,” which comes to the Bosse opera house for one night, Monday, April 28, is as clean as the name implies. It deals with love as no other drama has ever dared. The play is a triumph of

righteousness and commands the respect of every intelligent and seriousminded person in America. Mrs. W. H. Nachtrieb of Goshen is a guest for the week-end at the F. M. Schlrmeyer home. Mrs. John Christen was given a house warming sunrise last evevnlng by a large number of Pocahontas lodge members. After the lodge session, by pre-arranged plan Mrs. Christen was taken away to the ice cream parlor and given a treat. The ice cream was made to last just the longest time possible, in order to allow the other Pocahontaes time to scurry down to the Christen home to await her coming. Fortunately Mr. Christen had left the front door open when he went out to attend to the horse and when he come in. he was also very much surprised to see the guests ranged about the dinning room, waiting for the arrival of their victim. Mrs. Christen arrived in due course of time and was very much surprised indeed. Mrs. G. C. Steqle furnished music, games were played and refreshments served, and a very good time had. The Little Helping Hand society had a splendid meeting with Miss Gladys Flanders Thursday afternoon after ♦hey attended the temperance lecture at the Methodist church. They conducted their devotionals and then had a little program. Ruth Hubbard and Rowena Shoaf sang; Ireta Butler and Gladys Flanders gave piano solos: Beulah Kinna and Fannie Heller gave readings. Delicious refreshments concluded a delightful entertainment. THE RED MAN'S HONOR In Two Reels at the Crystal Theater Tonight. A two-reel special film, entitled ‘‘The Red Man's Honor," by the KleineEclipse Film company, w-ill be shown at the Crystal this evening. It is an exciting story of love, jealousy and revenge among the Indian tribe. “Red Hawk," a brave and haughty warrior, loves the dark-eyed June Dew, the prettiest maiden of the Indian tribe. The girl returns his affections, and they spend many happy moments in sweet communion with each other. Seated Bear, a rival suitor, comes upon the scene and also wishes to make June Dew his squaw. One day lie catches her alone and starts wjth her down the stream in a canoe, but “Red Hawk" sees the treacherous act and starts after the pair. He finally catches up with them and overpowers "Seated Bear,” and returns with June Dew. More follows of the stpry, and finally they both give up their lives, according to the Indian rule: "He that has killed one of his brothers must die also. Twelve moons hence, his spirit shall join that of the dead warrior." This I story is a powerful drama and you should not miss it. Only five cents.

"TY” COBB SIGNS CONTRACT. (United Press Service) Detroit, April 25—“ Ty” Cobb this afternoon signed a one-year contract to play with the Detroit American League team at a salary that was not announced. The Georgian put his name on the paper after a conference with the president of the team, and which ended the most talked of holdout case in the history of organized base ball. •o a LAUGH ON JOHNSON. (United Press Service) Chicago, 111., April 25—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Uncle Sam had the laugh on Jack Johnson today when the negro pugilist was compelled to pay $740 in addition to the one thousand dollar fine for smuggling. Johnsbn at first refused to pay the costs, stating that he was going to try and compromise with the state, but later changed his mind. o— - PROFESSOR IN WINONA COLLEGE. Prof. J. D. Cline of the public schools at Silver Lake, returned home .this afternoon after a visit over night with his brother-in-law. Dr. W. E. Smith, and family. Professor Cline is to be a teacher in the college at Winona this summer, mathematics being one of the studies under his supervision. He was a former student in the Decatur high school. AT POINT OF DEATH. Mrs. William Goldner of Preble was called to,Fort Wayne this afternoon by a message that her grandmother, Mrs. John Bittner, who makes her home with her son, August Bittner, is at the point of death, from cancer of the stomach, it was thought she could not live until tonight fne formerly lived In Union township, this county. John Parr remains critically ill and is at the point of death. — o—— Democrat Want Ads Paw.

REVEIVED AN ALLIGATOR. Charles Niblick had a big surprise awaiting him his morning when he came down tto the bank and found the express man had left a box for him. On opening the box Mr. Niblick saw that it containeda large alligator, measuring over two feet in length. It was sent to him from Jacksonville, Fla., by his daughter, Mrs. Perry Gandy. who was recently married to Mr. Gandy, and who are now visiting at Jacksonville on their wedding trip. Mr. Niblick will have a cage built for the creature and make a pet of it. - , Officers Named (Continued from Page 1) to the profit and interest of the large audience. During the afternoon many new members were secured for the tinion, and several men, by their contribution to the cause, became honorary members at the evening session. Rev. Stephenson, the new M. E. pastor, pronounced the benediction. CARD OF THANKS. We wish in this manner to thank our many neighbors and friends who assisted us during the sickness and death of Mr. Charles Conrad. E. A. GOLDNER AND FAMILY. MR. AND MRS. W. M. MYERS. THE BAIHLE TRIO. • — The Baihle Trio of Fort Wayne has been secured by the Euterpean clnb to give a concert in the Knights of Pythias Home, May 6. The members of the trio are highly educated in their musical lines, having supplemented their natural ability and training in the best schools here, with an extensive study abroad. The club members are now selling tickets for the concert which promises to be the best musical event of the season. oPUBLIC SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned surviving partner of the firm of John Hessler & Brother, will offer for sale at the Holthouse garage on First street, in the city of Decatur, on Saturday, May 3, 1913, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m., sharp, one Oakland automobile. Appraised at S4OO. Said sale to be made for not less than twothirds the appraisement, for cash on day of sale. The car is now in the Holthouse garage, where it can be inspected by persons contemplating bidding thereon. JOHN HESSLER, Surviving partner of John Hessler & Brother. April 23, 1913. o ■ LOST—Pair of gentleman's kid gloves. Owner may have same by calling at this office and paying for ad. 94t3 FOR RENT—House with four acres of ground in Union township. Inquire of W. L. Magner, Chestnut street, or 'phone 526. 9it3 FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT— Over Burdg barber shop on Monroe street 'Phone 208. 92t3 Parties in need of a practical nurse call ’phone 244.

“It’s Light * and Tempting* * —yon cannot know how pleasing a dessert csn be until you have tasted one made with Knox Gelatine. Os transparent clarity and pure flavor, you'll find it delightful alike to eye and palate. For tonight’s dinner, serve—- -■ Knox Grape f elly. 1 envelopes Knoa Acidulated Gelatine. 1 pint grape Juice. V. cup cold water. Juice of 2 lemons. 2 pints boiling water. >X cups sugar. Soak the gelatine and fruit acid In cold water and grape juice five minutes, add boilIngwaterandstlruntlldlssolved. Add lemon Juice and sugar. When gelatine has suited to set, wM Malaga grapes cut In ha'vra and seeded. Serve with or without whipped cream. When desired it may be garnished wild candied violets. —— —l° Two Packager—Plain and Acidulated. Both Making Two Quarts (X gallon) of Jelly. With the Plain Sparkling, lemons are used ter flavoring; but with the Acidulated package comes an envelope of concentrated lemon Juice —a great convenience when too busy to squeeze lemons. Both contain a tablet for color Ing. Lot at rend you the Knot Recipe Book and enough Gelatine to make one pint —enough to try most any one of our desserts, puddings, salads, Jellies, Ice creams, sherbets, candies, etc. AvrZye JeeS Zrrr Zee yaer graeer*/ sara/la Zee It uetnf, CSABUt B. KSOX CO. *OO Xnoz Ave. Johnstown, K. T. KNOX W lireSEilM ® His cSI j HMM CHARLES U KNC>X CO i‘7 i y'' lUiiiiiiiiliiimuiilllHillllUlllllllllinill

8 JUST ARRIVED « 0 HL o G PiIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIW so 0 8 MTTWcr <! 0 J| 1 • ft g Q^bwi mi mW „ 0 A man who owns a Motor Car wants to know that he isn t going to o 0 find any roads that can stop him, or he doesn’t have that snug feel--0 ing of security which makes driving a pleasure. THAT'S ONE THING ABOUT A BUICK 4) <1 That makes every one of these 110,000 BUICK users a /BUICK ft booster. They know a BUICK will take them anywhere and bring jj 0 them back. 8 - BUICK, 0 ft The Car that Sells * ; J! ®y the Train ft O Car Lead. Why? 2 0 Think it Over. 0 The Famous BUICK Overhead Valve Motor p 0 Is guaranteed to have MORE POWER and MORE SPEED than any 2 0 other type of motor on the market. It will pull STRONGER on Low 2 <1 Grade Gasoline than any other type of motor ever built and the fuel 2 0 consumption is less. || Get Your Buick While You Can Secure it ft 0 P? n t J v^ t until the su PPb has been exhausted and you have to 2 0 take the lemons that are left as a drag upon the market. Come in 2 0 and see the New Models we have just received. Let us demonstrate 2 0 facts to you and your family. 8 LEE HARDWARE COMPANY S Distributors for Adams County 0 0 DECATUR, INDIANA ft Many a Man— Looking for Sympathy Needs a pair of Horsheim Swift Kicks Properly placed. Sold by ELZEY & HACKMAN Opposite Court House. Decatur, Ind.

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