Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 292, Decatur, Adams County, 12 December 1914 — Page 4

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by TIE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subecrlptlon Ratee Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mall >2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. The big plant of Thomas Edison, the word-famed inventor, was destroyed by Are one night this week. Mr. Edison is sixty-seven years old and has worked hard, often twenty houis a day. The loss was five millions net, his life’s savings or almost that —yet, the next morning the great inventor smiled and started to work rebuilding. Now you know why he has succeeded. Perseverance. Congressman Adair of this district several years ago began a fight to give to the newspaper editor the right to exchange advertising for transportation and it looks now as though he would be successful. He was notified yesterday by Chairman Adamson of the committee on interstate and foreign commerce that the legislation had been embodied in an omnibus bill and will probably pass. Former United States Senator Albert J. Beveridge, victor and loser of many a political battle in old Indiana. brilliant orator, statesman and writer, sailed yesterday for Europe .o become a war correspondent for Collier’s Weekly. Whatever else you can say of Mr. Beveridge he is a doer, and like his famous colonel of the Bull Moose brigade, he is usually at the front, no difference whether he is fighting for a lost political cause or gaining fame by facing real bullets at the front. Any way his stories of the war will be interesting and will be read with pleasure by many thousands in this and other lands. Republican newspapers who arg .imposed to President Wilson’s peace policy arg saying that the nation is unprepared should we be plunged into war —that our army, our navy and our coast defenses are inadequate and they seek to impress the nation with the fact that it is all due to the Wilson peace policy. They seem to forget that Wilson has been president less than two years, during which time our army has not been reduced, i none of our battleships have been ordered out of commission and our i coast defenses are just like they were when the republicans went out of , power. If we are inadequately pre- 1 pared to defend burselves, if the need 1 should arise, the blame must rest : with McKinley, Roosevelt and Taft and the republican party who were in continuous control of the government for sixteen years.—Portland Sun. ' pjj TEARS WRIST LIGAMENTS. Margaret, aged ten. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Christen, fell at her home and tore the ligaments of the left wrist. The injury is quite a painful and bad one. THE STORK'S STOP. • Kenneth Coil is the name of the son, the first born child, that arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kurtzhalz in the south part of the city. Mr. Kurtzhalz is the bookkeep- : er for the box factory.

EARLY OR LATE YOUR XMAS SHOPPING WILL BE WELL DONE HERE The Myers-Dailey Company.

OOURT HOUHE NEWS. 1 George Oentis, county assesor, was appointed inheritance tax appraiser ’ in the estates of Herman Yake, Louis ’ Schroeder and Ernest Jacob Bloemker. Ransom B. Smith vs. Christian Hilty. Defendant ruled to answer absolute in five days. i i Adelbert E. Sparrow vs. Erie Stone i Company. Demurrer overruled, exi ceptlons by defendant. In the case of Oscar Hoffman vs. John W. Cowans, trustee, appearance was entered by D. B. Erwin for the plaintiff. A judgment was entered for Nina Reed, in her suit against Warren Reed, for support. The clerk was ordered to pay to the plaintiff, the sum of $72.27, now in his hands, being the sum due Warren Reed from an estate. The case of the State ex Rel Mary B. Murphy vs. Carl Q. Murphy, is re set for January 14. Real estate transfers: Homer Gausr et al. to Clara E. Burger, 1 acre Wash ington tp., $1750: P. Harris to Mennc Burkhalter, lot 370, Berne, $250: Har riet C. Ribble to Della Fetzer, quit claim deed to lot 228, Decatur. —o — PUBLIC SALE. I, the undersigned, will offer for sale all of my household goods, or Saturday, December 19, 1914, begin ning at 12:30 o'clock sharp: Four 9x12 Brussels rugs, davenport fumed oak; library table, fumed oak: two rockers, fumed oak; buffet, fumed oak; large extension table, fumec oak; china closet, golden oak; sh dining room chairs, fumed oak, leath er seat: 2 stands, golden oak: brass bed, mattress and springe: chiffonier, birds-eye maple; dressing table, bird’s eye maple: chair to match; bird’s-eye maple rocker. 3 golden oak rockers McDougal kitchen cabinet, kitchen ta ble, linoleum. 3 kitchen chairs, sec tional book case, ice box, porch sWfhg Favorite hard coal burner, in use 30 days. New Process gas range, bench wringer, oak dresser, window cur tains, and other items not mentioned All the above furniture was bought ir April, 1914, and is in just as good shape as it was the day it was bought I have decided to go to California for the benefit of my wife’s health, there fore, it must sell, as it would not pay me to move it that distance. Terms:—ss.oo and under, cash ir hand: over $5.00 a credit of nine months will be given, purchaser giving bankable note; 4 per cent off for cash. No goods to be removed until the terms are complied with. LEMUEL L. WILLIAMS. Third and Jefferson Sts, Decatur, Ind John Spuller, Auct. 292t6 REPRIEVES MURDERERS. Phoenix, Arizona, Dec. 12 —(Spec ial to Daily Democrat)—There will be no wholesale “hanging bee" at the Arizona state penitentiary, Dec. 19th Governor Hunt today announced that he had reprieved six men under sen tence. This grant arrested to the last of eleven murderers. Five other men were reprieved two weeks ago. Whether the eleven will be exe cuted later, rests with the governor. o NEWS PLANT DESTROYED. Goshen, Ind., Dec. 12—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Ffre that spread rapidly today totally destroyed the plant of the News company and the Hines book store located in the same building The total estimated loss 's *54,000. Smoke was at first so dense that the firemen could not fight the flames. The loss to the newspaper was $35,000. oCARD OF THANKS. Words fail us in expressing to the many who aided us during the recent bereavement, the death and burial of our beloved husband and father. To all who were so kind we shall always feel most grateful. MRS. J. B. MILLER AND SON.

■S!®Efßrasßffis!sSa!KraßHraS'S?KJ©?s7s7S | DQINGSIN SOCIETY | WEIK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Saturday. King's Daughters—Mrs, John Nib lick. Monday. Research—Mrs. C. E. Spaulding. Tuesday. Historical—Mrs. Hite. Wednesday. Shakespeare Musical—Mrs. Harry Moltt. Morning. Never star was in the sky. Wintry winds went wailing by, Not a violet was tn bloom, Not a rainbow rimmed the gloom. But the iight’s on cot and clod, Earth is happy, and thank God, It's morning. .»>■■ ■’ Morning op the holy hills. Meadows that unfold the rills, Morning in the heavens of blue, Morning in the eyes of you, In the dear and dreaming eyes, Where the kind God made my skies, It’s morning. —Frank L. Stanton. The Misses Agnes Meibers, Marguerite and Irene Gerard went to Ft. Wayne today to be guests of the Misses Ella Strebig and Nora Klotz. The Historical club will combine wo study periods Tuesday evening at :he home of Mrs. Hite, when Mrs. Crabbs and Mrs. Fristoe will have the papers. Mrs. C. D. Lewton will be leader of the study, “Trees in Sentiment and Literature,’ 'at the meeting of the Research club with Mrs. C. E. Spaulding Monday afternoon. The Shakespeare club will have its musical afternoon at the htAne of Mrs. 4. R. Molta Wednesday. Mrs. U. Deinniger has gone to Fort Wayne for a week-end visit with MI. ■.nd Mrs. E. H. Kilbourne. The newly organized “Child Life Chapter" members met at the library last evening, when the work was further taken up. It was decided that the meetings would be held the first Friday in each month. The place has •tot yet been decided upon, but they will endeavor to secure the library ■’or this purpose. The matter of making up the program for the new year was referred to the program commit tee. A preliminary program, the reading of articles furnished by the Amer Scan Child Life institute of Philadelphia, under whose auspices the local chapter is organised, was in order. These related to the government of small children. Mrs. M. A. Frisinger had a reading on "Firmness;” Mesdames Wesiey Hoffman, L. A. Holt house and J. J. Heim also had readings. The Odd Fellows' Encampment met last evening when the third degree was conferred upon the following candidates: John Barnhart, Walter Noack. Murray Sch'erer, Arthur Jeffrey. There will be similar work next Friday night. Nine members of the former Needlecraft club had a delightful reunion at the home of the Misses Fanclton and Jessie Magley last evening. The reunion was in compliment to one of lhefr number. Miss Lena Dickinson who was with them for the first time since leaving four years ago to beome a trained nurse. Miss Dickipson has completed the three years’ course in a Cleveland hospital, and took a post graduate course in the Michael Reese hospital. Chicago. The girls brought their sewing and crocheting and renewed the good times of old. listening to experiences of Miss Dickinson’s life as a nurse, and also talking over events that have transpired since last they met together. Music by Miss Ruth Mayer was enjoyed. An oyster supper was served. Christmas decorations. including southern smijax. red bells and Christmas wreaths were used, place cards being comic illustrated greetings. The party included besides Miss Dickins< n. the Misses Etta Mallonee, Sue, Celia and Ruth Mayer, Verna Smith and Agnes Glllig. Mrs. Clarence Cornthwaite, one of the members who recently returned here from Huntington, could not attend on account of the illness of a relative. 0 NOTICE TO HUNTERS No hunting, trapping or trespassing will be allowed on the Nathan Ehrman farm in Kirkland township. Any person caught violating this order will be prosecuted. 292t3. NATHAN EHRMAN. ■ . . <, LOST—Crocheted purse, confining $1.50 in money and a rosary. Finder please return (o this office, or to Mrs. Hess, 218 No. llt> St. 292t3 |

* ■ON MA QAUS IwupdoitJ' Mah mammy say dat Sandy Claus come Ter good If! boys. En bring er ho'n en er big red drum, En yuther toys. But why white cliilluns gets dem new I coin’ on’stan’. I guess 1 knows whut Sandy Claus do— He sec’n han' man! Las’ yeah he clomb down ouah stovepipe W’enst I’s ersleep. ,En fotch some oynges—bout half ripe— En th’ee toy sheep. En one dese jomp’ jacks—broken, dough— But den, my lan’! ’Br>ut dlshyere Sandy Claus—l des know He sec’n han’ man! is Fl I as’ my mammy es Sandy Claus :xin’ Done know des how Ter men’ dem toys, en’ fix dcy paint, • En she say: "Now. Don’ worry, chile, ’bout de whtte folks, ’cause Hit’s de good I.awd's plan.” So I guess dat mah Mistah Sandy Claus— He sec’n han’ man! , REFUSED TO RECOGNIZE DAY Puritans of England .Made Christmas Illegal and Declared It a Misdemeanor to Be Gay. English Puritans of the seventeenth century guarded against looking upon the rosy side of life. Because Christmas is really a survival of the Celts' Yule, and is not the actual anniversary of the birth of Christ, they refused to countenance Christmas festivities. Not only did they refuse to recognize the day, but they made laws to that effect. The Parliament of 1644 passed an act ordering all law abiding citizens to observe December 25 as a solemn fast, to be spent in silent atonement for previous Christmas days that had passed in riotous living and merrymaking. Naturally the community did not share in these hard and fast rules, and many a turkey was surreptitiously killed, and man-.’ a plum pudding quietly boiled. But woe betide tho unfortunate offender against the act were he luckless enough to be discovered. Soldiers were sent to search the houses of those suspected of harboring such delicacies as mince pies, etc., and many were the pitched battles between disagreeing sections of the public. UNDER THE MISTLETOE To ask a girl if you may kiss her before doing it is an insulting way of laying all the responsibility on her. • « » In a man’s opinion a kiss is an end that justifies any means. » • • You needn’t be afraid of a mere kiss. Thousands are exchanged dally by people of the highest reputation. • • • The kissed girl fears no mistletoe • • • A kiss is as good as a smile—and a good deal better, too! • • • The ideal kiss is the kiss that iJ never given. • • • A kiss too soon may be a fun sto? in the tale of love. The child who doutta abort Banta Claus has insomnia. The child who • believes has a coot nighTa rest.

GERMAN PLAN HAS FAILED (CONTINUER FROM PAGE ONE) valescing. The court physician informs that the royal patient is greatly improved and will be able to return to the front within a week. Paris, Dec. 12, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The evacuation of the west bank of the Yser canal by the Germans north of the ferryman s house about which there has been some desperate fighting is reported today. Berlin Dec. 12—(Special to Daily Democrat) —An attack on Darda; nelles by the British and French fleet is reported today. The bombardment was without success. Loudon, Dec. 12, —(Special to Daily Democrat I —England will leave entirely to the French the decision upon the proposal of Pope Benedict that the warring powers declare a Christmas truce. Although there has been no official expression as to Englands attitude, it is understood that the decision will be let to France in as much as Gen. Joffer is recognized as commander in cheif of the armies. o ■ — MARRIED AT VAN WERT, OHIO. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Haley Come Here for Sunday Visit. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Haley arrived from Willshire, Ohio, for a week-end visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Haley. Their wedding occurred at Van Wert, Ohio, last Tuesday, Mrs. Haley being Mrs. Dolly Overhulser Ault, widow of Martin Ault, formerly of this city. They will reside in Willshire, Ohio, where Mrs. Haley’s parents live, until Mr. Haley’s work on the new church is completed, after which they may go to Fort Wayne to make their home. Both are well known here. o , VOTE ON PROHIBITION. Washington, D. C., Dec. 12 —(Specoal to Daily Democrat) —The house must vote on national prohibition and woman's suffrage. The prohibition question will come up December 22 and the suffrage question immediately after. A rule was voted today providing for eight hours’ special debate on the Hobson resolution for a national prohibition amendment. By a vote of four to three another rule was voted for six hours’ general debate on the Mondell equaf suffrage amendment discussion. Republicans with the aid of Representative Foster of Illinois, carried the woman's suffrage rule. _o VASATION DEC. 23— JAN. 4. At the meeting of the school board last evening it was decided to have the Christmas school vacation from Wednesday evening, December 23, to Monday, January 4. December 23 was decided upon,.instead of December 24, as first announced, that the foreign teachers might have time to make the trip home. A number of bills were allowed and completed the session’s business.

s_ay . Did you try that sample of ELK BUTTER CRACKERS Thai was left al your house to-day? WASN’T THEY FINE? Next time ask for ELK BUTTER CRACKERS THE FLAKY SALT TOP CRACKER THAT IS BETTER. RICHMOND BAKING CO.

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> ■ —— — DRIVEN TO DRINK (CONTINUE® FROM PAGE ONE) . ship. "Eighth—Forcing company on the husband distatsteful to him. "Ninth—Soliciting and permitting > interference of relatives in strictly , family affairs. “Tenth —Wilful neglect of the children." 0 — ; CALENDAR FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 19. i Tuesday Dec. 15tii. 7:30 P. M. De- ! catur Lodge No. 571 F. & A. M. called > meeting of Master Masons degree will be conferred.

MUST DO IT RIGHT (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) ly be needed, and the junior substitute, : carrier, William B. Trout, will probably go on duty in a few days to assist in the extra carriage. A horse and wagon will probably also be secured for the rush. International Stamp Ruling. Any international mail bearing the Christmas stamps on the face of the mail will not be sent pas| the exchange station. Stamps, other than carriage stamps, must be placed on the backs, or the mail will not be sent out of the country. Rural Carrier 111. Roy Wolford, rural mail carrier, who has been quite ill at his home at Monmouth since Tuesday, of ulcers at the bowejs, is reported as being no better. There is said to be great danger from hemorrhages.