Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 132, Decatur, Adams County, 4 June 1914 — Page 1

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Volume XII. Number 132.

THE CO-OPERATIVE SALE Decatur Merchants Will Start Tomorrow Morning In Six Automobiles i

WILL ADVERTISE Territory for Radius of Twenty-five Miles to be Covered by Cars. A OOOD OPPORTUNITY For the People of This Section to Buy Goods at Reduced Prices. Watch for the big announcement tomorrow. On that date thirty-nine Decatur merchant* will tell you that they want you to trade in Decatur on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday of next week. Os course they want you e»ery day, but for this occasion and to stimulate business, they are offering you special inducements to bring you here on that day. Each merchant is offering some special prices that ought to interest you. This big Cooperative June sale Is being given at the very time when you need the goods, not after the season is half over. It means money In your pocket to buy at t .U time. The sales are all genuine. There are no shipped In or shoddy good*, but the rood* of merit at prices lower than you can buy them ordinarily The <ommittee In charge have figured that the real thing of Interest Is the price on goods and they are making this the big feature of this three days' sale They want you to come in the first day and If you believe the sale a good thing for you, tell your neighbor and then come hack and help him buy. Tomorrow morning bright and early alx automobiles will leave this city to bill the outlying district. If the sale is not a success it will not be the fault of the merchants. The sale will be advertised far and wide. Besides the newspaper advertising. Urge circulars will he distributed, many of the bus Inesa men wlti and out letters and others will call ai quatntances over the phone. The movement ts worth while. It shows a proper progressiveness th.it ought to and will win. If you need any thing In almost any line. y°u w'dl find It In thU big three days* sale H*!p boost It. * The list of those wnose special an nouncemeuts will appear In the special are: Clothing. Holtliouae. Schulte Co. Myera * Dailey Teeple. Brandytierry * Peterson. Vance ft Hite. Dry Goods. Fullenkamp*. Kadder Co. Niblick ft Co Runyon ft Kngeler Drugs. Enterprise pnif Store llolthouae Drug Store. Smith. Yager ft Falk. Groceries. Jllte*a Grocery. I lower ft Hower Johns Grocery. Mills Grocery. Williams ft Sons. Hardware. I<ee Hardware Co. Hchnuh ft Dowling Schafer Hardware Co. Shoes. El gey Shoe Store. People* ft Oerke. Voglewede Shoe Store. Winnes Shoe Store. Sank*. Old Adams County Rank. General Store. Ilernst t-lns S and 10c Store. Morris Cm .puny. furniture. Gay, Zwtck ft Myers Meyer, Scnerer ft Beaver*. a Yager Bros ft Relnklng.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT “DECATUR CAM AMD WILL"

Millinery. Bowers Millinery Co. Hurdg Millinery. Deinlnger Millinery. Boese Millinery. Harness. C. F. Steele ft Co. Jewelry. Hensley Store. Humphrey's Store. Tobaccos. Frank McConnell. Tinner. T. A. Leonard Sore. Ladies Furnishing*. Gass ft Mothers. HAD A BIG TIME Alva Nichols Attends the “Booster Day” in Huntington—A Big Success THOUSANDS THERE And Were Kept Ingeniously Moving—Business Men Pleased. Alva Nichols and family and Mrs. Verena Miller who accompanied Loo Miller home to Huntington in his automobile to attend the Huntington big "Booster Day" observation, have returned home. Mr. Nichols reports that the day wag a great one for Huntington business men. It ts estimated that from 21.000 to 22.000 people visited the streets of Huntington during the day. These crowds were Ingeniously moving back and forth through the business district by the advantageous placing of the three or four free attraction* These were stationed at various points about the business district and were active in their turn. The crowds were 'ead from one to the other, with the land leading. A parade about three miles long was given. In this 300 or more Erie shop men took part, as well as the various business men with fine wagons and displays. A fine parade of gorgeously decorated automobiles was also in order. * The business men of Huntington found the advertisement a great one. snd the day was considered a moat successful one.

STRUCK BY MHO Willis Wilson. Who Made Home With Brother. Ed Wilson, at Mishawaka WAS BADLY INJURED In South Bend Sunday Evening—Not Known Whether He Will Recover Friend* of Mr. and Mm. Edward Wilson -rs Mi*h**ak«. will sympathise will, them m an unfortunate accident to Mr Wilson's brother. Willi* Wilson of N'sppane* who was employed In Mishawaka and made hie home wllli Rdward Wilsons.' He was visitin north »* ,nd * wAay ‘ ,Y, ' nlnß w „,„ hs w*. .truck by an automobile wMch ran over hi* body. He was v „rv badly injured, suffering conrus„,on id the brain and other severe Injuries and it I* not known whether he mover. He waa * y««ng man .bout f-nty year* of age and i* Irown to many here, having attend ~d ip,- wedding of hi. brother which ilk place here . Mm. Bdwaio Wilson wa , formerly Mis* I.O«’lle Hale and I* a daughter of Mr. and Mm. J. D. Hale.

Decatur, Indiana. Thursday Evening, June 4, 1914.

NOTABLE EVENT Will be Eighth Annual Commencement of Common Schools of the County CLASS OF 163 Will Receive Diplomas Tuesday Morning, June 91Fine Speaker. Invitation booklets alive boon issued by the class ol' 1314 for the eighth annual commencement of the common schools of Adams county to Tie held on the school campus in Decatur, Tuesday morning June 9. beginning at 9:30 o’clock. The class numbers 163. The booklets are tied with the class colors red and white. The class motto ts from Longfellow: *'Live3 of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime. And d parting, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time; — Footprints, that perhaps another. Sailing o'er Life’s solemn main, A forlorn and shipwrecked brother, Seeing, shall take heart again." The program follows: Music —Selected. Invocation—Rev. D. T. Stephenson. Music—Selected. Class Address—Dr. Byron W. King. Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. M u*ic —Selected. Presentation of Diplomas. M u sic— Selected. Benediction —Rev. Lewis O. llessert. Music will be furnished by the Decatur, Blue Creek and Pleasant Ridge Cornet bands and the city orchestra. The grounds will open to holders of tickets at 8:45. There will be no admission to the reserved section except by ticket until 9:30, when the reserved section will be open to the general public. County Superintendent L. E. Opliger is in charge or the commencement and ts sparing no pains to make the event a notable one.

NO LOVER S LANES No Spooning Allowed in Decatur Cemetery—Wouldbe "Loafers” Are TOLD TO MOVE ON No Visiting Place for Lovers —lt Is Sacred to the Dead. Many a girl of the older generation remembers the time when the out of town oeau came for a Sunday visit. Os course there was the walk alsiut town to view the court house and other magnificent buildings. The only other thing to do was to take a wnlk to the cemetery, to meander through Its shady by-ways, read the soothing Inscription*. wherein there is never a hint of a family Jar, and finally, when a shady grassy plot. With a good seat was reached, sit down to rest and visit very much the same as u couple would do In a park in a large city. But this ran no longer lie done. The Decatur cemetery brooks no "loafers." Those who come on errands of love In memory of Ihelr deceased, may quietly fulfill their mission, linger a* long as they plense by the graves of their dead, and quietly depart. But those who come on loving mlsslous lor Iho living, are politely told to move on. The cemetery ts to lie kept sacred to the dead, and no desecration l>y “apoMera” la allowed. A atrlct watch la kept and any of these, with the telltale "spoony" earmarks, are given their proverbial hal* and "what's your hurry?” salute. No more are the unmarried couple* ullnwed to wander down the walk* with the fair, young clinging, vlneltkn srm resting on that of th* stalwart young oak. but the single file, Indian fashion, procedure I* suld to be strictly enforced. Not the least bit of ro Imance la allowed, and there who like to visit and hold hands In Hie longaccustomed style, hut which I* strict

ly tabooed in the "etiquette” column* of the "Heart Talks Columns’’ of magazines, must seek other places. Lover's Lanes in the cemetery have been barred and double barred. No admittance except for those of sorrow. Best remember this and avoid a personal rebuke. ■ 1,1 O" ■ INDIANA COUPLES AT HILLSDALE. The first day of June, started out with four weddings, at the county clerk’s office u( Hillsdale, Michigan. All the couples were married by Justice Weaver. All wore from Indiana, mostly from Ft. Wayne and vicinity. The couples were: Jay B. Ulrey of Whitley county, hid., and Miss Mary J. Sells of Allen county, Indiana. John H. Lung of Butler township, Ind., and Miss Aimeda Bolender of Auburn, Ind. John W. Pressler of Laud, Ind., and' Miss Llnnier U, Forsythe of Gobleville, Ind. Frank J. Barrand and Miss Eveline M. Sproat, both of Ft. Wayne, Ind. J. J. Kiser and Miss Ethel May Mettier, both of Columbia City, Ind., were married by Rev. J. B. Edmonson at his home. They will return on fho afternoon train.—Hillsdale Daly.

ILL OF DIABETES John Bolinger Who Left for Biuffton Monday Brought Home Last Night CRITICALLY ILL Became Worse While Working on Construction of Six Mile Church John Bolinger, the well known mason contractor of west Monroe street, was brought home last evening at 5:30 o'clock from Biuffton, very 111 of diabetes, and is said by his physician to be in a very critical condition. Mr. Bolinger went to Biuffton Monday to begin work on the construction of the new Six Mile church which replaces t]ie one burned lapt winter. He was not feeling very well when he left, here Monday, and became worse being so ill that it was thought best to bring him home. Mrs. Bolinger had accompanied him to Biuffton, where they intended to live during the time he was employed there. He was brought homo last evening by Dr. Metts in his automobile. Mrs. Bolinger accompanying them. A message had been sent ahead to his local physician. Dr. J. M. Miller, who met the party at the Bolinger home. Mr. Bolinger has been suffering from diabetes for the past two years hut is worse now than at any other time before.

GETS PROMOTION D. I. Weikel, for Four Years County Agent, Is Made Assistant To DISTRICT MANAGER For Singer Sewing Machine Company—Five Counties In District D. I. Weikel. who for four years lias been county agent for the Singer Sewing Machine Agency, has been promoted to the position of assistant district manager. Tilts district Includes the counties of Adonis. Allen, Nolile. Wells and Whitley, The district manager has charge of the work In the district office, and It will be the duty of the assistant district manager, Mr. Weikel, to care for ail business outside of the distrie! office, the appointing of agents and such. He bus been a very capa hie county agent and the promotion speaks best of his company's appre elation of hi* services. He will contlnue his residence here. Mr, Weikel Is looking for a man to take his place here.

A GOOD SHOWING Harvey Everett Wins Fifth Palce In State Debating Contest A WABASH BOY Wins First—Contest Was Held At Bloomington Last Night Professor M. F. Worthman, principal of the Decatur high school, and Harvey Everett, a junior, returned this morning from Bloomington, happy In tile fact that Mr. Everett won fifth honors in the first annual contest of the Indiana high school discussion league held at Bloomington last night. There were thirteen contestants. One from each congressional district. Donanl Snyder, of Wabash won first; Kenneth Holgate of Danville, second: George Mtßeynolds of Kokomo, third; Andrew Hepburn. Bloomington, fourth and Harvey Everett, Decatur, fifth. The winner of the first honors was presented with a gold medal with the Indiana seal engraved upon it. Each of the contestants were survivors of local, county and district contests. Decatur is very proud of the showing made by Everett. A dispatch says: Donald B. Snyder. 17 years old, and a junior student in the Wabash high school Wednesday night won first honors in the state high school discussion held in Bloomington under the auspices of Indiana University. Kenneth Hogatc, son of Julian Hogate. editor of the Danville Republican, was awarded second and George Mcßeynolds of Kokomo third place. AH of the contestants were free to talk either side In discussing a new constitution for Indiana. Ten chose the affUrmative and three the negative side. The later were Andrew Hepburn. Bloomington: Kenneth Hogate. Danville; and Sultan Cohen. Jeffersonville. "The judges were Prof. C. H. Wool(Continued eti Page Two)

GOTO BLUFFTON ■. ■ ~~ . i i Firemen Decide to Attend < With Band and to Take the Big Auto Truck MANY WILL ATTEND Harve Smith Will be in Charge Os Fire Company at Home on That Day The fire laddies held their regular session Inst evening and one of the Important items of business wa* the unanimous agreement to attend the district convention to be held at Biuffton on June 25th. They also decided to take with them the auto fire truck and the Decatur City hand. Last year Biuffton came over here aeveral hundred slrong and the local men feel like they ought to return that courtesy slid help to make the day as great a success as wa* th# one here last year Tlie city official* will make the tr p In the auto truck und It I* the desire of the firemen that as many citizen* as can attend the convention. They already have the promise of fifty and will try to swell the number to 100 or more. Ample protection for this city bus been provided and on that day Harve Smith will he the head of the department. Join the crowd for Bluff ton. ■ — CARO OF THANKS. C. J. Weaver and ramlly wish In this way to thank all the frlenda. neighbors, church, lodges and others who assisted them In so many waya during the Illness snd at the time of the death of their wife and mother. 0 UNCLE HCZEKIAH OBSERVES. Nothin' pisses a girl like an awkward luver especially whun he explain- tila awkwardness by sayln’ he esxnt ust l helpin' ladles un with their coats.

CONCERT AND LECTURE. To Be Given Tonight At Evangelical Church By Blind Minister. Attention is again called to the concert and lecture to be given this evening at eight o'clock at the Evangelical church by Rev. C. A. Glass, the blind gospel singer, violinist and lecturer. There will be no charge hut a free offering will be taken. The program, wtiich will be miscellaneous, will he a fine one. Many have heard Rev. Glass before, and Ills singing and violin music, are Bald to tie exceptionally fine. He is also talented as a speaker. Everybody is Invited. o TEST NEW STREET SWEEPER. A street sweeper known as the “Pick-up" made by the Baker Grnder Company of Springfield, 111., is being tried out here. It was represented to be a dustless machine hut evidently it wasn't working right yesterday. The matter Is to tie definitely decided at the next meeting. ASKED TO MOVE Farmers Near Elzey School Object to Camping of Horse Traders NEAR THAT PLACE Horses Roamed Into Fields —Officers Ask Them to Move On. Sheriff Durkin. Deputy Jesse Kelley and Policeman Smitloy responded to the call of farmers near the Elzey school house west of the city last night at ten o'clock, who asking that some horse traders who have been camped there the past week, be required to move on. The campers had not been molesting the neighborhood, and had beeu behaving fairly well, but their botses sometimes became Inquisitive, or else in seeking newer pastures, green, roamed Into neighboring field?. As it was too late to move last night, they were allowed to remain over night, agreeing to move on this morning. One of the men claimed to bo a fruit tree doctor. There were six men and a young girl, about fifteen years of age in the party. Owing to the fact that there have been reported more or loss thefts of horses, the officers looked over the stock belonging to the party, but found everything apparently nil right, as the horses lielonged to the non deserlpt type known as "plugs."

BEN HUR TO MEET. Mr*. Morris Hay and Mrs. John Burk | will entertain the Ben Hur Aid at their ( hail Friday evening. i — o i STATE PRESIDENT: E. X. Ehinger, of Old Adams County Bank Made Presi- , dent of ——« INDIANA BANKERS | mrnmmmmmnm * Governor Vessey Says Adams County Has Best Draft Horses in the Country K. X. Ehinger of the Old Adam* County hank at Ihwatur wa* elected president of group No. 1, Indiana Bankers' association at the close of the annual convention held at the Hotel Anthony yesterday afternoon. O. It. Smith of Kochsatsr, wa* chosen seyre tary to succeed Mr. Ehinger, who held the position last year. Mr. Ehinger succeeds Frank H. Boole, cashier of the Hamilton National hank or Fort Waynn. In addition to the election of a secretary and president the following executive committee was appointed: I John K. Matchelt, People's bank I Pierrot on: J. »l. Orr. assistant cashier, First National Bank. Fort Wayne; A. (Conti men on p w« I)

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HENRY HELLER IS CHAIRMAN Will Have Charge Os The Democratic Organization Os County This Year • MR. BOSSE RESIGNS To Accept Postmastership— Committee And Candidates Met This Morning One of the most enthusiastic meetings ever held by the Adams county Democratic Central Committee was that of today, at the headquarters in this city. The meeting was on special call by Chairman Hone and every precinct was represented. The democratic organization Is ready for the campaign and they will leave nothing undone to make tho best showing in history in Adams county. Various questions were discussed this morning and disposed of satisfactorily. At the conclusion of the business session Chairman Bosse who lias been appointed postmaster and will begin his duties July ist, resigned as a member of the committee and as chairman, C. N. Christen who acted as secretary pro tern, in the absence of the secretary 11. B. Heller, who is out of city on business, put the motion to accept the resignation. A vote of ibanks was unanimously voted to Mr. Bosse for his good work ami he replied in a short talk in which he thanked the committee for their cooperation. John Mosure of Hartford township nominated Henry B, Heller to act as county chairman and on motion by Henry Eiting he was elected by acclamation. A motion to allow the chairman to appoint a secretary was carried and the committee adjourned. Another meeting will he held early in July at which time further arrangements for the coming campaign will be made. Mr. Heller who becomes the county chairman is a well Known attorney of this city. He has been active in politics for a number of years and for two years past has served as secretary. He has the work well In hand and it will proceed in a systematic and thorough manner. The candidates held a meeting nt one o'clock this afternoon at the office of County Surveyor Mai kiln at which time various matters concerning, the campaign were discussed. > -" ■■■ — ; RETURN FOR VISIT.

Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Simons and son. John, of Albany. Oregon, arrived for a visit until the latter part of the month, with Mrs. Simon’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Drummond. Mrs. Simmons was formerly Miss Nettle Drummond. Mr. Simons was operator for the 0. K. A I. railroad here nlnteen years alto, and Is now operator for the Union Cacific. _ O' - ■ TO ANNUAL CLASSIB MEETING. Rev. L. C. Dessert of the German Reformed church went to Garrett today noon to attend the /lon’s rlnaalti which will convene there several dnys. M. Klrsch will leave tomorrow mornIjir to attend the classta. Itev. Dessert Is clerk. ■ o—- —- WAS VISITING FRIENOB. Miss Anna Okeley who has been missing several days from her home here, and for whom her parents felt murh apprehension, was found visit Ins at the homo of friends In Port Wayne, where alto had tone to look for work. She was brought here to her home U«t evening by her father who located her there. •o 1 ■ MR. CRIST ABOUT THE SAME. The condition of Ml t'rlst one of I Decatur's well known and respected ’ citizens who has been seriously sick ( for some time, with Bright's disease re t mains about the same today. The I physician In charge states that hla re- ' covery is doubtful. - —O- - In the case of Klracli, Hellomeyer t a Company vs. David Del och, proof . of publication of not Ice of non rest- . donee as to David and M Deltach, defendants, was tiled.