Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 56, Decatur, Adams County, 7 March 1914 — Page 2

DAILY DEMQCRAT *ubllxh*4 (very Evening Except Sunday by TBE.JECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELUNGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subacriptlon Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mall 25 cents Per Year, by mall 52.50 Slagle Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce In Decatur, <ndiana, as second class matter. EE CAREFUL A week ago when we were giving ] considerable publicity to the epidem!', of typhoid fever, we were critisised! and laughed at. We did it, not to ' alarm the people, but to create an interest that would as soon as possible,; force u determination of the cause: and provide a correction. Now that ; it has been done we feel that every , one should be as careful as possible. I not become so alarmed that w e do ’ foolish things, but not to be so over conservative that we do not do the thing necessary to stamp out the disease. One can hear most any kind of a story he cares to listen to, and > some of them are really foolish. For' instance one man said that he knew I the city water reservoir was in a filthy condition. Nothing could be, further from the truth. It was thor-i oughly inspected Tuesday by members of the state board of health, who i pronounced it in excellent condition. To make sure they took samples ot i water to Indianapolis and are givingl it a thorough and scientific test. Th* | water will be tested each week for a | while and you need feel no alarm from that source. Be careful what you say. It Is so easy to exaggerate or even make a mis-etatement. If you know anything that will help, tell It; If you don’t know it find out th"! truth before you make a statement i that means much expense and the loss of valuable time. In connection with this statement it might be well to I explain to those who do not under-1 stand it that there is at the city sta-| lion a lautin at water which was pumped from the river. This has •>eeu neiti as a reserve nasin au<l has water nor has never been used The water is not fit to drink and there ha' | never been any idea of putting it into I the city pipes, in fact it could not be I done except at a great expense aud hours of labor. Some of the sturi -s afloat no doubt come from what pec j pie have seen in that basin. The res j ervoir, from which water is supplied. " is well kept and the water in excel - lent condition, according to the stat*' health officers. Some* bodv whn ni*ns hinisplf "FirniJ er/' who fights in the dark but ex-1 pecta us to fight in the open, aeons us a dipping fro m a Fort Wayqf News on ‘•('hinese Kggs.'’ The art! 1 de, almost a column in length, would! lead one to believe that there would : no longer be any demand for anythingi but Chinese eggs and that the pro ' duce industry in this country would I l»e ruined. Then .Mr. Tnonymous|i ftoea m> to ask what w*e have to say 11 about it and we don't think it looks 1 pretty tough for u man who is keep-i jng a big family and paying cash rent. ■

~ VY7E have blocks and blocks W of New Spring Imperial Hats in a beautiful variety of shades——Blues, French Greys, Greens, Stone and London Brown. $3.00 Step under an Imperial this Spring—See display window. The Myers-Dailey Company.

'I To this over-anxious “farmer” and to ; the Fort Wayne News we reply that if you have any eggs to sell, bring them in to Decatur. You will receive ‘ therefor according to today’s quotation twenty-two cents a dozen, while ' a year ago today the p rice was fitI teen cents per dozen. If there is any i particular reason why this should pre--1 v ent you from raising that large fam i j I lly (talking to the farmer, not the Newsi we fail to discover it. I I -d r.“ z r. 2 2see 2 sacs: • S | DOINGS IN SOCIETY | r.s 22 n:: nance nasan® S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Friday. Zion Lutheran Ladies’ Aid—At par ochial school. Christian Ladies’ Chicken Dinner— Will Helm Store. Saturday. Evangelical l astry Sale—Baker A ' Hower. The engagement of Walter Thieme son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Theleme and Miss Pauline Bienz. daughter o' Mr. and Mrs. Adam Bienz members of two prominent and highly esteem ed families of Union township, has been announced to their friends. Th* (date of the wedding was not mad< ' known. The couple it is said will re side on the Joe Miller farm. Fred Sellemeyer was sixty-om I years old yesterday and the event was celebrated with a chicken dinnet at the home, given by Mrs. Sellemey I er and all the children being at home for the party. Mr. and Mrs. O. L i Vance and daughter, Mr. and Mrs l-'red Heuer. Adella and Albert Selle i meyer made the family circle com ■ plete. Mrs. Ross Hardin, seven mil* I nortlidsat of the city, entertained a’ an old fashioned rag sewing Tester day. A dinner, consisting of al* known edibles, deliciously prepared 1 was served, and when evening came 1 the ladies had the credit of having all the rags sewed. A picture of th< I group was taken as a tnenien to of t good time. Those present were Mrs I Burt Htuislcker and Mrs. Ed Ahr o’ ' Decatur: and Mesdames Myer* Will ! iuf.. Barkley Georg, and William Oh ler. Mrs Dehner. Mrs. Charles Chap man. Mrs. B. P. Harkleaa, Mrs. J. C Harkl.-ss and two children. Mrs. Theo Mrs. Avon Burke was hostess to tin Tri Kappas last evening. Miss dear i Lutz was leader of a delightful stud} |of "National and Folk Songs.” anc there was music to illustrate the pa per. Words of a Folk song were given in answer to the roll call. Mrs Bruce Patterson will entertain th# 1 Society sorority in two weeks. Thirty-five found the Baptist Ijtd ; les’ Aid society meeting at the hoow of M rs. John Everett an interesting I one yesterday afternoon. The devo ' tional service was held, and then im i l>ort business discussed. Mrs. Ever ' ett was assisted by her daughter. Mrs • Pal Peterson in serving a tempting j lunch. The Ruth Circle of the Christian I church had a splendid business and 1 social last evening at the home ol 1 their teacher. Mrs A. D. Artman. Dur i ing the social, music was given by the ' .Misses Thelma and Dorothy Williams and readings by Miss Mabel Weldy. Forty attended the excellent meeting of the Presbyterian Ladles' Aid : society at the home of Mrs. Dr. Smith I yesterday afternoon After the bust- ! ness, the following program was gtv t-n: Duet. Misses Cecil and Celia Andrews; song. Mrs. A. M. Anker: readings. Lucile and Lowell Smith; piano solo. Olive Perkins. Refreshments were served during the social. Fully one hundred thirty attended one of the moat unique <wial« nt the

season, with more fun to the square inch than any in many years. This was the "Povertie Soshale” given at the Miller home on Adams street by the March section of t he Evangel! cal church, of which Mrs. Eugene Runyon is chairman. Everybody came dressed in ginghams, calicoes, and jeans, in as plain attire as possible. Every one passed inspection un der a committee composed of Mrs J. H. Gentis and Mrs. Dr Burgener, and paid a fine for any infringement of the “Povertle” requirement, which prohibited laces, ‘"dude"’ collars, jew elry, curls, etc. Si Perkins' "mute band" was there and gave a fine pan tomime performance under the lead ership of the master. Si Perkins alias Dr. J. Q Neptune. They did the stunt to perfection. A p< pcorn con test helped out the “old time frolic” atmosphere, when five blind-folded boys tried to feed five girls pop com from a spoon, in most cases it was hit and miss, and created much unusement. Dr. Neptune contribut «d to the enjoyment by singing sev »ral comic songs. An old-fashioned picture gallery in charge of Dr. Bur tener was unique. Each one who “sat” for his picture, paid a penny ind was given an old-fashioned pic ure of himself, which had been smug tied in. or a comic Dutch postcard Refreshments were also served. Tht section thanks all who attended and help them make the social the great success it was. WILL LEAD ARMY jeneral Huerta Will Take Personal Supervision Over Troops in Field. MAKE BIG RAIL Police of Detroit Raid Viet District Taking Three Hundred Prisoners. 1 United Press ServiceMexico City. Mar. 6—(Special t< Daily Democrat)—lndications were strong here today that General Huerta Manned to take the field against ths rebels and endeavor to pacify the Un ted States by selecting a .successor scceptable to President Wilson. “J will listen to no argument.” Huerta •aid today to friends who tried to per suade him not to take the field. ' •hall ieu«e the capital for the front in a month. I am sure the United states will be pleased with the ar ■angement. I shall leave the govern ment in other bands.” The dictator organized a new body buard. compos ?d of six men. Detroit. Mich., Mar. 6—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Directed by Prose cuting Atto-ney Shepperd, 153 police men early today raided the vice dis trict and arrested 300 persons, men ind women, white and black, who were found in the resorts. Every known resort was visited. After tak ing the finger prints the prosecutor gave the folowing order*: "Leav» Detroit at once or prepare for prose cution." "I am in favor of elimination.” said Shepperd. "1 have post tive knowledge that the elimination order given by the police last Octo ber was not enforced and 1 decided to act.”

New York. N. Y.. Mar. 6— (Special to Daily Democrat)—While the peo pie jammed the pier at the North riv er. cheering themselves hoarse. and waving flag* and handkerchief,, the liner Lusitania arrived at 10:45 today bringing the world touring Giant, and White Sox home. Organized base ball itad full control of the aiiip. making it impossible tor the Federal men to get on board The “Feda" resorted to wireless. however, aud said they were ready for business at the Knicker bocker hotel. President Lanuin of Bon ton said he wan absolutely con ndent that ail the player, would remain with organized base ball. Sam Crawford said, however. “Money talks." Ail denied receiving often* trow the "Feds." ■— - - - a-' 8080 U. B. CHURCH. Iler. J. M. Cibf-on will conduit revival services at the Boho M. E. church Sunday morning and evening Everybody invited. - —o 8. E. Hite made a business trip to Fort Wayne yesterday noon. — ■ . - v - A double birthday <llnn<r was k«t vod on Monday. March 2. by Mrs. ■lames Hcnrdieks. ar, It being the fifth birthday of Mr Headricks. mid as the birtiiday of Mr,. J. J. Hofer was < lose at hand a double celebration of the uvent was arranged, aud a tew (noad. ware invited

THE COURT NEWS. " The current report of Clayton H. Love, guardian of Ines Love et al., was approved and the. trust continued. Tlie current report of Bertha Kirch ner. guardian of Edwin Kirchner et al., was approved. The final report of Warren Hamrich. guardian of Chalmer aud Albert i Hamrick, was approved, and the guar ’ idan ordered to turn over funds in his i hands belonging to said wards to the clerk of court. Sarah Brown vs. Rudolph Bauman | et al. Reply in two paragraphs to, fourth and fifth paragraphs of answer . of all defendants. Answer in two paragraphs to counter claim of all defendants. Rule to reply to second paragraph. George C. Schemmel vs. L. A. Holthouse. Appearance by Heller. Sutton & Heller for defendant. Rule to answer. Frank Wechter. trustee of Blue Creek township, who filed his dog fund report with t lie auditor, had no losses on live stock to pay during the year. He retained the 1100 reserve I fund and turned $152 over to the treasurer. Judge Smith ot Decatur will sit as special judge in the case ot Anna Dolan against James J. Sullivan et a1..1 'or partition of real estate. —Fort I Wayne Journal-Gazette. — Real estate transfers: Elizabeth Clawson to Sarah C. Fields, lot 79. Geneva. $300: Win. C. Baker et al., to Chauncey E. Debolt. 40 acres. Jefferson tp., $5,000; David Berger et al. to Albert J. Bens. 20 a< res. Jefferson tp..| $1; Wm. O. Baker to Chas. F Adams, realty in Jefferson tp,. $3400: Alberti 1. Benz to Mary R. Berger, 20 acres,] Jefferson tp., $.. ABOUT THE SICK Miss Hallie eonard. daughter of Mr. | ind Mrs. D. F. Leonard. Is confined j to her home on account of a cold, I but not of the prevalent influenza as it first feared by some. Clyde, aged two and a half years, •on of Mr. and Mrs. i neodore- Hendricks, of the Erie restaurant, is at "he point of death. He is a typhoid ever sufferer. Mrs. Aaron Devinney. who has been 11 of bronchial trouble, since Wed-1 nesday. is reported as being better. Harry, son of Lee Stulls, ill of tyjhoid. is reported as being better, and t topes for his recovery are strong. Seal Ramsey, aged 19. of the west I part of the city, a typhoid victim, is better today. Four at the home of Henry Schulte ire under the care of a physician for. •olds. They are Mrs. Henry Schulte, ind son; Mr. Schulte's father, and Miss Kate Starost. fudge D. E. Smith is ill of a severe •old. which is believed can be check’d to prevent becoming the prevalent ype of influenza. Attorney Shaffer Peterson is ill rom syrotoms of the prevalent influnza. though it may be checked before j •ecouiing such. He U'came ill yes-1 1 erday. having gotten his feet wet the] lay before, and then a severe cold.

Gustave Bieck, of Union township, s repc/ed as resting easier today, and although he will I* obliged to be I iuiet for some time, will get along all ■ight. <■!! was hauling logs yesterday and about noon, while driving up his lane, fell from the load, fulling to the frozen road. His spine was hurt ..nd he suffered much pain for a while. He is a brother of Mrs. Herman Heuer of this city. Omar Niblick is oft duty at the Niblick store, owing to a severe < old and sore throat. Otto Steigiueyer. who is seriously ,ick with typhoid fever, remain* about the same today. Hope for his recovery la very slight. ■» —■■■■ . I- I !■ ■ — 1..— 1.1 .■ HI ■.!!■■■ Will Appoint Fifteen Men — (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) the bankers approve the Wilson cur-1 rency polity. At the meetfag of the banker, I there were representative* of nil political parti*** and they unhesitating-1 ly gave their endorsement of the • nr rency law. Their atatementa were clear out of line with those of the re publican leaders, who are predicting that the country is going to Iho bad under Wilson. ■ o -— Democrat Wants Adb Pay. I

MR.MAN:Do you have your clothes made to order’ If you do we want lyoujto spend a half hour with us looking at our Spring showing of Woolens thev are very handsome this season and the qualities better than ever. We are equipped to give you good service, garments are made to fit you and the prices are verv reasonable, Suits $25. to $35. Its time to make your Spring selection, Come today. HOLTHOUSE. SCHULTE & CO MERCHANT TAILORING DEPARTMENT

$1 STARTS YOUR SON AND DAUGHTER. We want the children to form good habits. People acquire good habits as easily as bad ones. But it is hard to convince some people of the fact. If we succeed in inculcating the habit of thrift upon the children we will not only give them a competency when they grow up. but we will have given them what •• more—character and industry and thrift. We want our children to realize that they can no more build a fortune without the first dollar than they can build a house without the first brick. We want them to realize that a dollar in the bank is worth two in the pocket. We want to teach them as they grow old enough to understand what money is, to make an invariable rule to get tne oaiiy habit of economizing. It matters little how small, if it is regular. The ch<d will be delighted at the end of the year to see how much has been accumulated without being missed,* Then ae the years roll on and the habit of thrift becomes firmly fixed they will seize the opportunity that sursly comes to every man and woman in life. Three per cent paid in our Savings Department FIRST NATIONAL BANK A Safe Place for Savings Decatur, Indiana. FOR RENT—-Desk room. light furbished. Excellent location. In same building with Indiana Light , ing company. Eart of court house. 49t3 I HOUSE FOR RENT—€ room house. 011 South 12th St„ good impruve- : menu, well and cistern. Inquire 8. D. j High. So. 13tb St. 52t3 I._____|

STAR GROCERY Lima beans *b. . .10c Wl ite Kk ney bear s 8c Red Ki Iney beans lb. 8c Gern an Lentils lb. . 6c Soup Beans lb. . . .6c Jap. Rice lb 8c Fancy Head Rice lb. 10c Dried Peas lb. ... 5c Barley, lb (>c Dried Sweet Corn . 10c » Hominy corn 3 lbs. . 10c , Will Johns, «*■■■>■■■■«■■■■■■■■ ,fc

1 Watch For Them On The Streets I EAM GOATS—well broke—new harnessnew wagon. For each and every cash purchase, we give customer a receipt for amount purchased. Write amount of eact ! ticket in a column on one side of paper only, in ink- 1 keep tickets in order as itimized. Bring tickets in ev- i ery Friday with your name and amount stated there- * on and credit will be given. RULES ' 1. You must get your tickets at time of purchase or it will be destroyed. None given afterwards. 2. After credit is given it is agreed that tickets ’ are our property. 3. Only tickets that are dated March 4to July 3, j 1914 inclusive are counted. ■l. One having most tickets, in dollars and cents i receive outfit. NOTE—Children will run your errands for the checks we give. THE CASH STORE — 55.00 to ST. LOUIS AND RETURN VIA CLOVER LEAF ROUTE SATURDAYS, MARCH 7th. AND 21st. Get tickets and information of H. J. THOMPSON, Agent I MICHIGAN FARMS „,A/ ew Michigan farina on which the present w hm-if >ecome w ealthy and are now retiring. Large wbuili house, good basement bams, and the very best d; .Xn 4 0r fi e r2? ra] farmin g- Farms from 80 to 200 a-;res H Write°for descriptions according location » buildings etc. HOLMES REALTY AGENCY Established in 1870 Lansing, Michigan Homeseekers Excursion Fares To The Southwest VIA CLOVER LEAF ROUTE See H Ue i da fe March 3rd ind 17th . April 7th and 21st for Information or Address Chas. E. Rose. A.G.P.A., Toledo. 0. Decatur to Toledo and Return via CLOVER-LEAF-ROUTE Sunday February Ist and»lsth and?March]lst 15th and 29th bee H.J. Thompson AglforParticuki ls