Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 47, Decatur, Adams County, 25 February 1914 — Page 2

DAILY DEM OC R A T • übllshsd Every Evening Except Sunday by toeadecatur democrat company LEW Q. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Ratos Par Week, by carrier........ 10 cents Per Tear, by carrier $6.00 Per Month, by mail ....26 cents Per Tear, by ma 11..... $2.60 Atcgle Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made knows on application. Kntered at the postofflee In Decatur, iitdi&na, as second class matter. Street Commissioner Chronister is making good, as every one knew be would. The heavy snows of the past two weeks, the storms following each other rapidly, have been a test of i.is ability to handle situations and lie lias made good. He will cotinue to do so. In the entire United tates, less than fifty national hanks failed to accept the terms of the new currency lew, yeserday being the final day for entry under this act and more than enough state banks entered to make the list as large as was the national hank membership. 7.500. All that talk about surrendering charters seems to have been a bluff. In nearly every city in this section of the state, including Blufftoc. Portland and Huntington, the business men are organizing Chambers of Commerce, and are putting forth special efforts to improve the business conditions of those places. Decatjir will have to get busy or they will wake up some of these days to the fact that they have been lost in the modern hustle for business. Every successful business man should be alive and If he is. his community will show- It. Not for years has there been such a blocking of traffic over Indiana and the middle west because of snowdrifts as is just now holding chuck every line of railroad in this part of the country. Many roads are not making any effort to run trains except those which carry the government mails and on some at least this is im possible. Traction lines in every part of th's state are blocked because of the immense drifts and it will be several days before normal business will be resumed. Apologizing by the announcement that it Is not a "calamity howl" the Berne Witness gives a colunt in "cuss ing and discussing" the iconic tax law. which heartlessly makes the corpora tions pay a tax on their profits, aud the Herald gleefully copies it and heads It "A Nut fur the Democrat tu ( ruck." We don't just understand why the job should be awarded to us but we don't mind being allowed, h the Witness and Herald will give us the special dispensation that seemnecessary in their opinion, to say that if the Witness or the Herald, is corporations, made any money, they ought to be tickled to pay the one per cent tax now demanded. The Wit-

The Myers-Dailey Company. SOME OVERCOAT VALUES 75 for any $12.50 or $15.00 coat SI2 45 " “ $ ,6 -5° or coat sls 00 " $20.00 or $22.50 coat Fur Coats and Fur Trimmed Coats At Less Than Cost

ness says the new- law will take sev«ral hundred dollars out of Berm That's the idea. Under this law . you will know jusi now much tax you ur ■ paying and who pays it, while uniln the high protective tariff scheme of raising money, no one could tell what any community or any person paid The government needs a large amount of money for its operation, whether It be under a democratic or a republican administration and some one must pay that money in, in some way or another. Who should pay It if not the corporations and those who make an actual profit of more than $.’.,000 per year. Surely no one will argue that this is not a better plan than one which taxes the poor man and allows the rich man and the cor poration to escape while they form combinations and trusts and rob and plunder the working man and the farmer. The Witness, too, lias appar ently joined the association which grabs at the fact that at this time of the year tiiere are many unemployed men and heralds it as evidence that the new law has caused it. It's queer that a few- years ago when condi tions were much worse than now ani when the country was under a high tariff law. that no mention was ever made to such facts. It has only beet a short time since there were one hundred empty houses in this ltttb city and many men were seeking work outside the city, yet it wasn't charged by the republican press toth, tariff law. We venture that Berne has seen worse days than right now and that within the past ten years The truth is. that conditions an bright, and that the men who know more about the real conditions than can any newspaper man in this sec tion. say that the new laws are the best ever and that future busineswill be healthier and better than ever in history. I DOINGS IN SOCIETY f SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday St. Vincent de Paul and pastry sab —Mrs. J. S .Uolc-hia. Historical—Mrs. C. D. Lewton. K. of C. dance. Wednesday Shakespeare—Mrs. J. C. Sutton. Thursday Evangelical Aid—Mrs. Frank Kern. Rebekah Social--!. O. O. F. Hall. Euterpean—Mrs. E. B. Adams. Friday Mite society—Mrs. J. M. Miller. Christian Aid—Mrs. Harry Helm. Saturday. Baptist Indies' Aid Pastry SaleBaker k Hower. Stately dames and gentlemen li. quaint colonial costumes will be seen at the Knights of Columbus hall this evening when the 1724 costume dance wilt be given. Garments in trunks and attics, long hidden away, some worn as wedding gowns, by mothers, aunties, grandmothers and great grandmothers have been brought to | light of day again and will be worn by the young ladies this evening. Tin fashion of any of the garments b not so very different, either, from that of : the new frocks now being shown in fashion sheets. Miss Carlo Standlford gave a delightful 6 o'clock dinner in honor of

Miss Frances Mougey's seventeenth birthday anniversary. The evening was spent in gutnes and music. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Standlford, Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Shift erly, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Stundiford. Misses Frances Mougey, Carlo Standiford, Irene Eady. Stella David, ivu Standlford. Ida Gunsett. Wanda Stan diford. Paris. Harold and Robert Standlford and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Standlford. A merry sleighing party was entertained at the home of Mr. aud Mrs. Fred Ehlerding of near Preble. Those present were; Misses Clara Ehlerding, Marie Sehneler. Miss Marie Smith. Ida and Lyo V. Ehlerding, Amanda Werling, Emma Biehericli. Hilda Retaking. Marie Khle.ding: Gust Schueler. Mart and Theodore Schueler, Herman Schuder, Oscar Smith. Harold and Gust Ehlerding. The evening was spent in playing games. At a late hour a luncheon was served by Mr. and Mrs. Ehlerding. Mrs. Celestine Bernheim of Chica go. who spoke at the Methodist church, went to Auburn from here. She was a guest of the F. V. Mills family at dinner Sunday, and Satur day was a guest of the J. T. Myers family. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Kizer and son, B. F., jr.. were called to Huntington Saturday to the bedside of Mr. Kixer's mother, Mrs. Lydia Kizer. She has been ill for a month with rheumatism but is a little better at present. The Historical club will meet this evening with Mrs. C. D. Lewton. The program of last week will lie given by Mrs. Blackburn. Peterson and Bat tenbergMrs. Harry Helm will entertain the Christian Ladies' Aid society Friday afters ooc. The Ruth Circle has postponed its meeting Thursday of this week until Thursday of next week, when Mrs. A D. Art man will be hostess. The Rebekalis will give a social Thursday evening in the hall that promises to be a fine one. Mrs. Helen Lepp. of Mansfield. Ohio who lias been visiting with a daughter in Chicago, stopped off here on her way home, for a visit of a week wttl Mrs. C. A. Dugan. A dinner party war given last evening for her, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Bell being guests. The five hundred party giien las: evening at the W. A. Kuebler houif tor Miss Emma Kuebler of Tiffin. O. was a delightful affair. The Georg* Washington birth anniversary wu suggested in the flags used tastefully in decorating, and flags adorned the score cards, also the dishes used ir I serving the two-course luncheon. Mrs Kuebler was assisted in serving b> Mrs. Mary Crawford and daughter Edna. Prizes were won by Miss Ger trade Holthouse. first: Miss Kdiu Crawford, second, and Mrs. Celia Ze ser. the booby. The Ladies' Aid society of the Evan geikal church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs. Frank Kern. This section will also conduct a pastry sale in connection with th< business meeting at that time. The June section of the Ladies' Alt’ society of the Evangelical church 1 preparing a special program whirl will be given at the parsonage or i the evening of St. Patrick's day March 17. at which time they wIU also serve refreshment*. Admt**lor for adults will be ten cents and for children, five rents. At their meeting Thursday after noon with Mrs. Frank Kern, the Evangelical Ladies' Aid society wll hold a pastry sate. Each member it to bring something and also to buy something from the pastry stork. The Schurger darn * given at the t B. L. of 1. hall last evening was ■ most successful one and will be th< last one given before lent. The at tendance, music and Interest wort good. Announcement 1# made that tin Presbyterian Woman's Home ant? Foreign Missionary society will Imvt Its mite box opening. Tuesday. March 3, at the home of Mr*. 8. D. Ilearerr j All the ladies are expected to have i their mite boxes ready by that time j und to bring them to the meeting. A good program will be given and thh | will be announced later The George Washington party giv <»n by Meadames E. G. roverdale. 1, I A. Hottfcoua* and Mir* Fannie Hltc j last evening at the r.,v..r4ab* bom*. , for the ThimbU- club and their I husbands, was a delightful affair In colonial style. The light earn* from i rolorded randies In colonial sticks, with shades in the nations) j color*. Flag. adorned Ibe chautU

Hers and pictures, and other appropriate suggestions were carried out in the entertainment. The party openeti with the two-course supper at « o'clock and the cherry plan was carried out in the menu in the colors, flavors, decorations and favors. The cheery' mousse had u little flag wav ing from its frozen summit in a very fortlike manner the angel food watt decorated with cherries just as natural as those from the three which the young George W. cut down with his little hatchet, and after supper cherry punch was served. There were five tables and old-fashioned progressive game were played at these following* the supper. First prizes were won by Mrs. Dan Vail and Dr. Roy Arch bold, and the boobies by Mrs. Jesse Sellemeyer and Wili Schrock. — ———o FOURTH CLASS POSTMASTER EXAMINATION SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 1914. The United States civil service commission announces that on the date named above an examination will lie held at Decatur. Indiana, as *> result of which it is expected to make certification to fill a contemplated vacancy in the position of fourth-cias-postmaster at Maglev. Indiana, and other vacancies as they may occur at that office, unless it shall be decided in the interests of the service to fill the vacancy by reinstatement. Tim compensation of the postmaster a: this office was $207 for the hist fiscal year. Age limit. 21 years, and over on the date of the examination, with tile exception that in a state where women are declared by statute to be of full age for all purposes at 18 years women 18 years of age on the date of the examination will be admitted Applicants must reside witiiin the territory supplied by the post office for which the examination is announced. Tile examination is open to all eltizens of the United States who can comply witli the requirements. Application forms and full informa tion concerning the -requirements of the examination can be secured from the nosimaster at Magley, Indiana, or from the l". S. civil service connate sion. Washington. D. C. Applications should be properly executed and filed with the commissiou at Washington at least 7 days before* the date of the examination, otherwise it may be impracticable to ex amine the applicants. U. 8. CIVIL SERVICE CUM. •- - — ----- UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. i’epul are hcgiiuiin' t’ understand th’ old-fashioned riddle about snow “'round th' house an' 'round the house an' leave a white glove in th winder." SALE POSTPONEO. The Joeeph R. Moser aaie advertis ?d for February ?5. hat been postpontd to Saturday. February 28. 4613 o — SALE POSTPONEO. On account of the bad weather the T. T. Drely sale near Echo, which was to have been held yesterday, is postponed untU Saturday, February 28th. 46t< ~ ■ ■ o — - —— NOTICE. The person who *t->ok my hand leigh from the rear of the Holthouse Schulte clothing store will de me a great favor by returning It to me or leave same at this office. 44U GLEN POTTS. - —— Medal Awarded (CONTINUED FROM I’AGF ONKI mush and milk and cat an tons. It-' member. “An onion a day will keep he docii.r* bind ail oil" ril a' ay. Forget to eel swim- days aid turn drink all the water you can. di-.li’.led If obtainable. Take <cki haihi If you can stand them; aln, -><in-fca.th». Re member th# "Mammoth Cave Test.” Keep your tibugi.t* pure and your conscience clear, and remember, "The wages of Mn in ilnth " eQ-— —— ORULY SALE POSTPONEO. The sale of T. T. Druly ol near Echo, which was to have been held Monday, lias b»—n postponad until next Saturday. February 88. 46t4 SALE POSTPONEO. Tha Jogcph R. Mom* salt advsrtified f#r February 26, baa been postponed to Saturday. February 28. 4613 LOST — Gray pocketbook containing fivc-dollar bill, three onc-dollar bills and 20 cents in change Finder please return to this offnel | tnd rtxuvc reward.

ARE YOU A GIRL? Young girls should also carry accounts here. There are a lot of things for which you will need money in the future —more money than you are likely to have unless you start to lay it by now. You may show a talent for music. Many a singer has been lost to the world, because the money to cultivate her voice was missing. You may show a talent for instrumental music and want a firstclass piano, or other musical instruments. It's foolish to buy such things on installments. It's much better to put by SI.OO or $2.00 a week, than it is to spend it. It’s a great satisfaction to economize on installments, but it’s mighty burdensome to pay out money that way. And you can pick up bargains when you can pay cash. Why don’t you just try starting a NATIONAL Savings Account with us7 It earns you 3 per cent, and two times a year we compound it for you. You will be surprised how it will grow. Other girls are doing it. Everything for which you spend trifling sums of money will wear out and you will have nothing to shew for it. But money itself does net wear out. FIRST NATIONAL BANK A Safe Place for Savings Decatur, Indiana.

Look What’s at the REX TONIGHT INCOGNITO Victor Drama With J. Warren Kerrigan Phillips Smfclley, Lois Weber and Rupert Julian in THE MASK A Dramatic Triumph FOR ART AND LOVE Don’t Miss Seeing These Three Reels. DRULY SALE 0% SATURDAY. Tim ral»- to have been held Monday by T. T. iiruly of near Eefio, ha bten postponed until next Saturday February 28, on account of Mu-i storm. 44(4 * 1 —-—O—— - II! | Democrat Wants Ads Pay, l LYRIC TODAY HtR Fathers Step/ 2 GREAT REELS 2 At The Cabinet First Prise 5 Cents 5 DAILY MATINEES

v '" ' /' - ' A i

FREE-A New Ladies’ Home Journal Pattern During the Week of February 23rd. to February 28th. 1914 We Will Celebrate Home Pattern Week and will give you, WITHOUT CHARGE, any one of tat patterns illustrated above in your size. There is a simp* city and exactness about these patterns that wins a woman every time. They save material and they product i dress that is distinctive. The woman who uses one of & new LADIES’ HOME JOURNAL PATTERNS keeps at using them. That is why we can offor to give you oa fre?. Select the style you prefer. Get it at Our Pattern Counter Any Dav During This Week. vJJ JSeggSZn ZZ3EWS*- ** - farmer^ Our price for Butter Fat for the weet ending with Feb. 23th., is 31c Briny Us Vour Milk and Cream adams county creamery Compaq jOld Adams County Bank Decatur Indian*. Surplus . $ *« ICVr-|nn::’:r* 5} c, & Nibiick. itm** PENNIES MAKE DOLLARS & *—* '— — able RaU* dollars Start Bank Accounts Ac^Sa* HANK ACCOUNTS tion Con- „ i uistant Beget * with Safe Confidence and Credit Banking . . Methods And These Extended BEGET SUCCESS IN LIKE! We Pay 4 Per Cent Interest on 1 Year Time i fepos*^'