Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 188, Decatur, Adams County, 11 August 1914 — Page 2

D AILYD EMO CR AT Publl*h«iti Ivary Evtnlni Except Sunday By THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Bubacrlptlon Rat**. Per week, by carrier........ 10 cents Per Year, by carrierl6.oo per Month, by mail 26 cents Per Year, by mai112.60 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur. Indiana, as second class matter. ;: aaMßßaaaEipaaaaprrMßWßnM;; n DOINGS IN SOCIETY | « jomQQQGKKKiQacmanaHKiaaLWEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday. W. C. T. U.—Mrs. B. J. Rice. Afternoon Club —Mrs. Minnie Holthouse. Wednesday. German Re'ormed Aid —Mrs. Henry Knapp. Friday. Mite Society—Mrs. James Stults. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Case and Miss Nota Strickler were among those present at a birthday party given for their great grandmother, Mrs. Rufus Passwater, residing fifteen miles south of this city. The occasion was her eigh-ty-ninth birth anniversary. A fine dinner at noon, with music and amusements for the afternoon passed the time happily and the aged lady received many fine gifts, t Mrs. J. S. Peterson and daughter. Lois, who are visiting with her sister, Mrs. Hi T. Gregg in Chicago, are enjoying the pleasures of that city and its splendid lake advantages. This evening, Mrs. Peterson will have the pleasure of attending a reception and card party given at the Hotel roof garden by the Political Equality League in compliment to their workers and friends, also celebrating the good work they have accomplished. While in Chicago Mrs. Peterson also attended the Frank Lewis’ Eastern Star Chapter and was called upon to give a speech. Little Miss Lois Peterson is having especially fine sport in the lake bathing and finds swimming against the great waves of Lake Michigan much different than in the placid waters of the lake at Rome City. Mr. and Mrs. James Vincent and children, Richard and Alice, of Wadsworth, 0., are being entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Stoler on West Monroe street. Mr and Mrs. C. A. Dugan entertained Sunday afternoon and at dinner

in tlie evening for Mr and Mrs. Theodore Wentz and son, Welcher Wentz, who motored here from Ft. Wayne; and also for Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hubbard and daughter, Ruth. The Misses Marie and Velma Butler and Mrs. Jesse Butler and two children returned yesterday afternoon from Richmond where they spent Sunday and attended the Stanley reunion held at Glen Miller park. The reunion was a pleasant one, socially, although the pleasure of the day was marred by the heavy rain which came up just before noon, resembling a cloud burst. Many from here are going to the picnic Thursday at South Salem. An ice cream social will be held the same evening. o FOR SALL -Ware-house back of the M. Full nkamp's grocery. Inquire of Ed. X. Ehinger at the Old Adams County bank. 187t3 1

JUST THINK —an SIB.OO all wool suit for only $12.45 at—- ■ THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

BIC DITCH SOLD Cole Bros. & Co. of Nappanee Are Awarded Contract For Dredging the YELLOW CREEK DITCH Their Bid Was $20,197.24— Is One of the Largest Drains in County At ten o’clock this morning the bids for the dredging of the big Yellow Creek Ditch also known as the John W. McKean drain were opened by County Surveyor Phil L. Macklin at his office and after each one had been gone over carefully the contract was awarded to Cole Bros. & Co. of Nappanee, Ind., their bid being for 144,266 yards at fourteen cents amounting in all to 120,197.24. A number of other bidders including Miller and Schmersol of Venedocia. 0., whose bid was $22,984.00; John F. Kinzel of Schum, 0., bid $22,924.00; John W. Tyndall, Decatur, bid $22,400.00; Ezra Baker, Arcanum, 0.. bid $22,985.00; J. E. Dull. Arcanum, 0., bid $24,550.00; and Manning and Rienour of NewWeston, Ohio, whose bid was $21,000.00 were also entered. The McKean drain is one of the largest ditches ever built in Adams county it covering 645 stations or about thirteen miles. W’hen completed it will add much to the value of the ground running along the route. Cole Rros. & Co. to whom the contract was awarded will commence work on the ditch at once. o OBITUARIES. Oscar Floyd Martz, son of Joseph D. and Ida Martz was born in Monroe townshYp* Adffftig - 1 tember 12th, 1890, and departed this' life at Waterville, Minn., July 28th. 1 1914. Aged 23 years, 10 months, 16 days.

On July 27, 1910, he was united in marriage to Miss Hattie Estella Martz to this union was born one son, Herbert Glenn Martz, aged 3 years. Floyd was a well behaved boy and made friends wherever he lived. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife and son, father, mother, two brothers and four sisters, names as follows: Maud Stauffer, Harry, Merl, Mae, Vera and Roy Martz and a host of other relatives and friends who can scarcely be comforted. A copy of the last word written by Floyd to his wife are these “Well we are in Chicago but don’t know when we will get out put tonight I think. Don’t worry about

us for we are alright, will write more in a day or so. Bye Bye. Floyd Martz.” A voice we loved is still A vacant place is in our hearts, That no other one can fill. Orlin Clyde Martz, son of Joseph D. and Ida Martz was born in Monroe township, Adams county, Indiana, Aug. 16th, 1893. Departed this life in Waterville, Minn., July 28th, 1914, aged 20 years, 11 months and 12 days. Orlin was a boy of medium habits well behaved and liked by all who knew him was thoughful of home and especially or his mother. In his parting words to his parents he left the impression that he expected to return but it was never thought it would occur so soon and some noticeable things related by his Sabbath school teacher Orlin was very attentive to the lesson. Always ready to give an answer and especially willing to confer the truth M the bible and acknowledge his belief » God and his word. He leaves to nourn their loss father, mother, two brothers and four sisters and a host of >ther relatives and friends. Dear child thou hast left us ere thy Loss we deeply feel It is death that hath bereft us But our God can sorrow heal.

SALEM PICNIC.

Thursday Aug. 13 is the date ol Salem’s great Sunday School picnic, I The Spuller grove two and one-half 1 miles east of the city has been so pre- I pared for this event that In scenic I beauty and rustic grandeur surpasses 1 any park or summer resort in the middle west. A special effort has been made to make it attractive to ' everyone. A great musical festival 1 has been prepared in which a dozen 1 visiting schools will take part. Addresses and recitations will give 1 variety to the program. A big country lunch will be served at noon for twenty cents. This will be a great chance to meet friends you have not seen for years and an opportunity to get a de- 1 lightful holiday of rest and recreation. 1 Come out for the grandest time of 1 your life. The date is Aug. 13; the place is .North Salem.

MEET TONIGHT. ■ The Decatur merchants' association will meet this evening at the public library Besides the Important business questions that will be up before the house to dispose of Mr. Thomas West of Muncie, Ind., a representative of the National Home Trade League will address the merchants on the advantages of home trade. It will be worth your while to hear Mr. West. o ■ , ■ ■ WILL ATTEND PICNIC. The Sundry school scholars and teachers of the Evangelical church who were not present last Sunday morning will be pleased to know that the school will leave Thursday morning at 8:30 from the Evangelical ( church and go to the Salem Evangelical picnic two and one-half miles east ( of Decatur. Each one is to take his dinner with him. Let every scholar, t teacher and officer enjoy this outing. S. C. CRAMER, J. 11. RILLING. o- ■ ■ i ESTATE IN COURT l [ Will of Joseph E. Mann Probated Today in Clerk’s I Office TO THE WIDOW i Is Given Personal Estate and Life Estate in Realty-— 1 The Division The estate of the late Joseph E. Mann of Root township, was opened in the circuit court this afternoon for settlement when the will, which he execn°d June 1, 1910, was probated. C. A. Dugan and Fred Jaebker witnessed ' | the will. A codicil was executed June 122, 1914, and was witnessed by F. M. i Hubbard and C. A. Dugan. According 1 to the request of the testator, the wi ' dow, Louisa Mann qualified as executrix. In the first item, provision is made, as usual, for the payment of debts and I funeral expens,s. The rest of the per- , sonal estate is to go to the wife. ' | Louisa Mann. In case of her death be I fore that of the testator, it is to be ( equally divided among the children: John, Harlo, Robert, Frank, Izora Archbold. Lulu Vance, Ethel Grandstafi, Nettie Singleton, Verna Mann. | All the real estate is to be given to the wife for use during her life. This real estate is then bequeathed to the sons, subject to the life estate of the .widow. Each of tiie four sons is to receive forty acres of the farm in Root ( township. Each son is to pay to each of the five daughters of the testator the jSum of SIBO, This sum is changed in I the codicil written later, to $250. To | the sons also is given jointly, a plot 'of fourteen acres of land in Root township, subject to the life estate of the widow. o WRITE STORIES rOR MOVING PICTURE PLAYS New, Spare Time Profession for Men and Women —One Man Makee $3,500 in Six Month*. Owing to the large number of new motion picture tneaters which are being opened throughout the country, there is offered to the men and women of today, a new profession, namely, that of writing moving picture p lays. Producers are paying from $25 to $l5O for each scenario accepted, upon which they can build a photo play. $3,500 in Six Month*. Ab it only requires a few hours’ time to construct a complete play, you the idea a tryout, writes that he earned $3,500 in six months. It is possible can readily see the immense possibilities in this worK. une man, who gave for an Intelligent person to meet with equal success. One feature of the business which should appeal to everyone, is that the work may be done at home in spare time. No literary ability is required and women have as great an opportu- ; nlty as men. Ideas for plots are constantly turning up, and may be put in j scenario form and sold for a good j price. Particulars Sent Free. Complete particulars of this most interesting and profitable profession may be had FREE OF CHARGE by sending a post card to PHOTO PLAY ASSOCIATION, ‘ Box 156, Wiikesbarre, Pa. ’ u MEET THURSDAY. f , t The helping hand society of the Reformed church will meet Thursday aft- * ernoon at 2:30 in the school room. All are requested to t>e present. 1 ■9 „ DEMOCRAT WANT ADS PAY BIG. « . .

DIES SUDDENLY I Mr. F. L. Marchand. Father 1 of Mrs. C. R. Weaver of This City Dies Suddenly AT MONTICELLO, MO. i Mrs. Weaver Will Leave Tor I night—Had Not Been Informed of Father's Illness i t At abdht two o'clock this afternoon, , Mrs. C. R. Weaver received a telegram informing her of the death of her father, Mr. F. L. Marchand of Monticello, Mo„ which occurred suddenly some time today. The sad news came i as a great shock to Mrs. Weaver as she had not received the least word of her father's sickness, and it is believed by Mrs. Weaver that death was very sudden. Mr. Marchand was about 73 - years old and leaves a wife and three children. Mrs. Weaver will leave tonight for Monticello to attend the funeral. GIRLS ARE SAFE (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) [ what the same general style—around a central open court. The walls are all frescoed and now after almost 2000 years still show the brightest reds and yellows and some very interesting pictures illustrating the old myths. One house in the more recent • excavations shows just inside the door I the skeletons of a family of five who ' were caught in their own house and ■ could not escape. It seems probable ■ that they thought that by getting on I the far-side of the wall they would i be protected from the down fall of ashes and when they saw their mis- : take it was too late. One can still • see the agonized positions as the older ones tried to shield the children from the terrible gas and ashes. Us- . ually they make plaster casts of the people and things they find but this time it was not possible to do so. Many of the casts they have in a museum along with other things found in the houses. It was rather gruesome in away but it was interesting never-the-less. And then Rome —I can't begin to tell you all we have been doing here. We took a day for the Forum, another for painting and another for the sculpture, etc. One day we went down into the catacombs and another day out on the Appian way. Sunday afternoon we saw the Pope—at a public audience in the Vatican court yard. There were several thousand people there from all over the world I suppose, and the Pope came out for a few moments blessed the people and had a very short service. It was very impressive and we were so glad that it happened so that we could go. We go on to Florence tomorrow and I shall be eagerly looking forward to hearing from some of you there. FRANCES. o HAS OPERATION (CONTINUE* FROM PAGE ONE) Carrier Milt Leavell who is ill of typhoid fever is better. Mr. Leavell took up his work on the route again today after a day’s vacation. Robert Quinn was brought home from the St. Joseph hospital this morning where lie went for an operation to close the wounds in his head made when he narrowly escaped death by electrocution several weeks ago. He was brought home in the Dr. Beavers automobile and his father, French Quinn, and the nurse Miss Corbett accompanied him. He is getting along nicely but will be under the care of the nurse for some time. — Elmo Smith, a patient for two weeks at the St. Joseph hospital, is getting along well, having exoerienced no pain for several days. He may be brought home in three or four days. o CARD OF THANKS. In this manner we want to thank our many friends and neighbors for their many kind aets In our bereavement of our two boys, Floyd and Orlin and thank the lodge, L. O. O. M for the beautiful flowers and their sympathy shown us. MR. and MRS. J. D. MARTZ and FAMILY. FOR RENT —The Moore residence at the Corner of Madison and Ninth street. Call Phone 526. 180t3

August Clean-Up Sale We have left from our big July Sale a lot of good bargains which must be’closed out before our winter stock arrives. mHi! 5 f' ■ IWASHwLuf -GOOD3 Special—s to 8c lawns, to close at 3 l-2c 1 Lot of Corsets worth $1.50 at . , 75c 20c Batiste, to close this sale ... 9c 1 Lot of Coats worth $10.50 to i $12.50 this 5a1e54,751 3 Silk Foulard 36 inch width, at a bargain, 75c value at3sc 1 Lot of Dresses worth $6 to $7.50 1 this sales2.9s i Fancy Crepes and Rice Cloths in t plain and stripes worth 25c to 1 Lot of Wash Skirts worth $5.00 35c this salelsc to $6.00 this sales2.4s ) 1 1 Lot of Suits worth $16.50 to S2O. 1 Lot of Wash Skirts $1.50 value . this sales4.7s this sale 84c 1 i ’ — ' WE ADVISE EARLY SELECTIONS 1 NIBLICK & COMPANY 1

FOR SALE—T acres Os good farming ground. House and barns included. 1 mile east of Preble on Preble road. Inquire of P. V. Lewton. Decatur Ind. ts FOR SALE—39 hens, one and two years old, all Plymouth-Rocks but 4. J • nine months credit with approved security, 6 per cent interest, price 60 cents for each hen. B. W. SHOTY. eod. FOR RENT —Five room modern cottage on South Market street. Call on Dynois Schmidt. FOR RENT —Riverside barn. Possession Sept. Ist. Inquire of John ’ Smitley, 221 No. Ist. street. ts.

J TYPICAL NEWSPAPER COMMENT ON © ♦ THE REDPATH CHAUTAUQUA OF 1913 ♦ ••tn Tri-City Daily, Florence, Ala., says:« ®it a°ISTk t tl\;! en L CaptUred e ? ] tirely by the Redpath Chautauqua and it ♦ a safe bet that the chautauqua will not be allowed to pass this city by in the future." © ♦ an editorial in the Albany, Ga., Herald? S cWtluauSTf i S M ade: big organization with a string of 110 | ♦ cured for a single assllbly/"* tO attractionß tEat we couicl not havc ,e | ♦ T^»\YP^n rS iM Ur ®’ T enn M State Gazette said© 2 fold theh tents bm Yi * l becomes necessary for them to g ♦ told then tents, but unlike the Arabs it will not be necessary for them to steal away.” J X“N Larksville, Tenn., Leaf-Chronicle? ♦ the ° W from actual experience just what are© ♦ great helpfulness to a community.” ment they are unanimously agreed as to its | “The tUwh a, » Age-Herald says: J < formance began last night and aftho the P^ SOnS Y as when the pef' | 0 received with much enthusiasm Indi ather wa ? Eot ever y part of the program was | ♦ Patronize the chautauqua Th 8 R r y ha k frOm now ° n , lar « e crowds will fl X gram U well L„o.„ as o „e of the • ♦f i lj i *P e na, Mich., Echo: “When Mr Rhein-, | y “ r “ audience ! $ Ever M ich., “The Best | ♦ tauqua •’ Ea ?? u S t : “ fc * if any Chau-* X first year as the Redpath Chautauqua had k , ov^ rw helming success during f Alfll?' Es P r «sent engagement.”

NOTICE TO PATRONS All gas bills and fixture accounts are due, and must be paid on or before MONDAY, AUGUST 10th. To escape the penalty as fixed by the State Law. INDIANA LIGHTING CO