Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 121, Decatur, Adams County, 22 May 1914 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOC RAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Ratos. Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier >5.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mail >2 50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. Decatur is progressing steadily. A number of handsome new dwellings are being built this year. Several business houses are to be improved and there are probabilities of a new block or two. Houses to rent are almost impossible and the general conditions in Decatur at this time are good. A little boosting all together will push us forward rapidly now. Let's iiave it. The merchants are making an effort to do things for this community. They will announce within a few daya their plans for a three days sale, if they make a success of it there will he more. They will profit, ao will those who patronise, so will the community. It’s not so much what you do as it is that you do something. The fellow who sits around and never tries any thing new will never get very far. Colonel Roosevelt is back on the job. Scarcely had he landed at Oyster Day until lie had several stenographers busy. Before ills townsmen have Lad the opportunity to welcome him home he is out with the announcement of the most strenuous campaign plans of his busy career. Some up and doer I* this hoy who has discovered Roosevelt river in South America though we supposed there was not a foot of ground on that continent that had not been traversed time and time again. We don’t know whether Beveridge can get more votes than Miller or not bilt we would bet a little that when Teddy comes to Indiana, every body will know it. A few days ago the newspapers were furnished an alleged interview with Bishop John Hazen White in which he bitterly assailed President Wilson for the policy that is being followed out in dealing with the Mexi can situation. Bishop White w.-.s quick to make emphatic denial. A fake, pure and simple, was his prompt declaration upon being made know the dispatches. And thia is but one of the many instances showing the methods that are Invoked in an effort to discredit the administration. The foes of peace, those seeking to protit by piuug ing the nation into a bloody war. those who would gain political ends by di*

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1 crediting the present administration. ■ are stopping at nothing to accomplish their purpose. Bishop White's quick . denial of the barefaced falsehoods clr. ' culated over his name should awaken the people to a realisation of what is being undertaken by the enemies of popular government. —Journal Gazette. | DOINGS IN SOCIETY I WEEK'S CALENDAR. Friday. i Queen Esthers —Florence Myers. Christian Aid—Mrs. A. D. Artman. Saturday. ' Christian Pastry Sale—Pennington & Lichtle Meat Market. Mrs. H. D. Fuller of Hammond arrived for a visit with her sister. Mrs. Walter Kauffman and her mother, Mrs Ada Simcoke. Mrs. Arthur Worden and daughter, Elva Coyle who left this morning for Terre Haute, were guests of Mrs Leo Wilhelm yesterday. Miss Juanita Boch arrived from Ft. Wayne to attend the commencement this evening. She is a guest of Miss Grace Butler. The pupils of the seventh grade ot 1 the room taught by Miss Ella Mulch ler left on the 8:30 car for Monmouth i where they enjoyed a fine picnic. The elevon girls ot the class took tin “eats" and the twenty-seven boys ol the class, were the "guests." I Fourteen members of "Mother Hub hard's Class" of the Presbyterian Sue day school had a delightful time with their teacher. Mrs. F. H. Hubbard last evening. They were pleasingly enter talned with a musical program by Hel en Dugan, Gladys Flanders and Ruth Hubbard, and later with contests. In a guessing contest, in which replies were to have "green" as a part of th* word, the first prize was won by Wil dus Dailey and the booby by Wllnn Dailey. A visit to the Robinson parioi was made for refreshments and then a return was made to the Hubbard horn* where songs, stories and games wer< further given. The girls assembled at the church this afternoon where their picture was taken to be sent to the "Young Ladies’ Class" weekly a class magazine tfnt over the state. The jolly freshmen class of forty two members left on t|e 11:30 o'clock car for Monmouth where they I.ad a picnic in a grove. They were accom panted by thre? of the teachers. MisWemhoff. Messrs M, F. Worthmau and Culp. . 0 ... , THE COURT NEWS. The case of The Berne Hardwart Company vs. Mathias Miller, which has l*en on trial here since Monday morning, went to the Jury about three o'clock today. The evidence was com pleted yesterday afternoon and a part of the arguments given. Henry Heller and Shafer Peterson gave their argu menta yesterday afternoon, and John C. Moran and F. M. Cottrell this morn mg. while J. C. Sutton spoke this aft ernoon. finishing about 2:39 o’clock. Judge Smith then instructed the jury and they retired to deliberate. The case of the Nonßetter Manu facturing Company vs. Marcellus E. Hutton, is set for trial May 29. Real estate transfers: Luella Booher et ai to Hannah Sudduth, lot 937 Decatur. 9MH’: Hannah Sudduth to Lu ella Booher, lot 476. Decatur, SBOO. Arthur Wiemer has been cited to appear to show cause why he Ims per mitted a son to be taken out of the jurisdiction of the court. In a divorce suit some time ago the child was given into the custody of Mrs. Wiemcr's father, and by sotlie means, it was taken out of the court’s jurisdiction.— Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette. Mabel Hanley was granted a divorce thia afternoon from Joseph Hanley and her maiden name of Mabel Bums restored. Him Is prohibited from marrying again for two years. The costs are adjudged against the plaintiff. The case of Frank P. Adams vs. Albert J. Pfeiffer which was vonued here from the Allen circuit court, war dis rnlaaed upon motion ot the plaintiff and the coats paid. PATRONS NOTICE On account of the Indiana State Dental Meeting held at Indianapolis, I will lie nut of my office, Man.. Tues., Wed., and Thurs. May Is, 11, 20, and 11. 11416 ROT ARCHBOLD. WANTED- Furnished use of bath for about 6 weeks. Leave word at this often. UWJ

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FIVE REELS TONIGHT In addtition to the two reel feature "Peg O’ My Heart" which the Crystal will show this evening, are three other excellent reels, making a five reel show. The additional three pictures are entitled an Essanay drama "Dawn and Twilight," an Edison “On the Lazy Line" and which is a heartrendering tale of a mortage, a flinty hearted vlllian and a near train combined with lots of comedy. Tiie fifth reel is a Selig entitled "At the Eleventh Hour." This Is an exceptionally fine show throughout and Mr. Parent is treating the theatre goers to this hour and a halt' entertainment for the small price of five cents. TO MOVE TO STURGIS. The Ed Luttman family who have resided in the R. D. Patterson residence on North Second street are preparing to move to Sturgis. Mich., where they own property and where they formally lived. o ■— K. OF P. NOIICE. All Knights of Pythias should make 't a point to attend this evening at 7:30 o’clock when very important business will be discussed. NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Notice is hereby given that the common council in and for the city of Decatur, Indiana, will on the 2nd day if June, 1914. at seven o’clock P. M. it their council rooms in said city receive sealed bids for the construction it the following Improvement to-wit: Construction of a local sewer on md along the following route, to-wit: Commencing at a point six feet west if the north west corner of iniot No. 5 in the citirens Second addition to he city of Decatur, Indiana, thence mining south in the center of the aley dividing inlots, 5. 14, 15, 24, 25. 34, IS, 44. 45, and 53 on the east and inots No. 6. 13, 23, 26. 33, 36, 43. 46 and ’>2 on the west all in said addition and *o terminate in the man hole on die 'hristen sewer in Meibers street; as >er plan, specifications and resolutions herefor on file in the office of the ity clerk. Bidders will be required to deposit •ertified check in the amount of $35.00 s evidence of good faith that the sue■essful bidder will execute within ten ; lays from the acceptance of proposal ontract and bond for the construct’on >f said improvement to satisfaction of aid common council. The council reserves the right to "eject any and all bids. Witness my hand and seal this 20th lay of May, 1914. H. M. DEVOSS, 21-28 City Clerk. -a NOTICE. Pianos. Sewing machines. Tuned, repaired and rebuilt and sold by your lome professional Munday. D. A. Gillam. Good work guaranteed or no pay. Many years experience and practice Write or Phone 682. SI.OO Madison and 14th street. 120 t 1* CHANGE IN FREIGHT CAR Beginning Monday, May 25, there will be a change In the interurban zht time table in ope respect. The ar now leaving here at eight o'clock n the morning will leave at 7 o'clock , Freight and milk shippers should uk< lotice. UStC ■ — O' ' WATKINS CUSTOMERS NOTICE. I have moved my residence to 9t!> ■rtreet, 1 square north ot Monroe. 1-ook for the Watkins sign L. M. Cushmum. Agent. 117t3 ■ O • JIFT8 —for the Graduate for the shower and fo* the wedding at the \RT STORE. ts NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Zion's (’lusM-s of the Synod of the Northwest of the Reformed church In the U. S. will at its annua! session June sth, 1914. hold an election of trustees. 120t3 Here’s the way Devoe Lead-and-Zinc Paint proves the cheapest paint to use: ACertam bank president had hi» house painted with leadsnd-od pa ml, big house: the paint-job cost S4OO. it lasted three years and was then repainted with lleviat la-ail and Zinc Paint at a cost of $360. T< - n years later, and the paint In still In good < ondltlon. Ix-ud and oil. three years. $l9O. Devoe, ten years $350. Beller us> Devoe for your job. JOHN BROCK, Agent.

Class Is Ready (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) Heiman, J. B. Holthouse. Daniel Ford. Clarence Gase, Raymond Kohne, Hebert Schmidt, Robert Meibers, Raymond Gase, James Murtaugh. Albert Coichin, D. I). Coffee, Ed. Coffee, Chas. Kltson, Henry Redkamp, Albert Rumschlag, Victor Ulman, Wilber Pool, Henry A. Barnes. Frank Ottonweller, Fred E. Wagner. Mathias Thomas. — o — Tree Surgeons (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE> beautiful and longer lived. Trees arc much like human beings. It their heads are chopped off. their limbs hacked off. their heart cut out. or eaten out, they will not live very long. Their heads need combing now and then, but there is no necessity to cut the head entirely off. Trees may have ailments similar to adenoids or diseased tonsils, or tumors, or knots or hardening of the liver, or some other of the many ailments to which life is heir—for all we may know —better get the surgeon to examine them. o_ ——. Adams Is Gainer (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) Huntington 8 676 8,609 Jay 7,272 6,973 Grant 16.801 16,086 Tiie decline of the oil fields doubtless largely explains the loss of 281 voters in Wells county. 321 in Blackford, 299 in Jay. and 715 in Grant county. Five Graduates (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) Rev. J. A. Seimetz Farewell Chorus Class Class roll: Andrew Kintz, Leonard Deininger, Aloysios Schmidt, Drcda Parent, John Clark. Class motto: "We have crossed the bay, the ocean lies before us.” Class Color: Cream and Green. Flower Pink Carnation. t, NOTICE—Uwn mowers ground with < a guarantee for 50 cents, by Joe Hower. Leave machines at the Frank Hower barber shop. 114t6 WITH SAGE TEA Grandma kept her locks dark, glossy and thick with a simple mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur. The old time mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur for darkening gray, streaked and faded hair is grandmother's treatment, and folks are again u-.ng it to keep their hair a good, even color, which is quite sensible, as we are living in aa .ige alien a youthful appearance is of the greatest advantage. Nowadays, though, we don't have the troublesome task of gathering the sage and the mussy mixing at home. All I drug store* sell the ready-to use product i called "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair I Remedy” for about sft eeats a bottle, It is very popular because nobody ean distwer it has been applied Simply moisten your comb or a soft brush with it and draw thia through your hair, taking one small strand at a time; by looming the gray hiir disappears, but what delights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur is that, besides beautifully darkening the hair after a few application*, it also produces that soft lustre and apnear-inee of abundance which is so attractive: beside*, prevents -dandruff, itching scalp aud falling hair. - - • sMBaauBBSMMsMM, New Potatoes lb 5c New Cabbage lb 5c Onions lb 7c Pineapples 2 for ... . 25c Oranges, Navel doz. 25 to 40c Lemons, dez 25c Bulk Peanut Butt?r lb. . 20c Bulk Cocanut lb 25c Fancy Bacon lb w2c Potato Chips 10c Cocoa, qt. can 30c Olives, qt, can 25c Perfection bread . 5 and 10c Yams and Sweet Potato Plants. rawiws

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