Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 295, Decatur, Adams County, 16 December 1914 — Page 4

DAILYDEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by • «f— — 1 i , —y ■ ■ » ■ DECATUB DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW Q. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents >er Year, by carrier >5.00 Per Month, by mall 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. TWO KINGS OF CODDLING: — The Cleveland Plain-Dealer says: “Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, pure food advocate, has a notion or two outside the field of drug poisoning well worth record Vk. ‘To cure a cold,’ he says, 'take a bottle of cough medicine, set it on a table in the patient’s room, open all the windows and throw thebottle through one of them.’ “ ‘Three-quarters of the children children who die,’ he says ‘are killed by love. Love is the greatest assassin of children.’ Coddling he deprecates as a practice hurtful to the development of boys and girls into healthy, useful manhood and womanhood. "The doctor, doubtless, is speaking primarily of foods and the use of drugs and medicines. But the subject goes much further. Coddling does not necessarily involve the use of either. "There is needed on every hand a better appreciation of the value of hard knocks. A child whose pathway is smoothed through early life has missed a valhable source of training; he has been deprived of the privilege of a discipline which in all probability his parents had in full measure, though they maye have forgotten it. "It is mistaken kindness to play Montessori in every childish complaint. Call it love, if you will; it is not real love, but an erroneous application of gentleness. In all directions

Ssl flj u*. \ L ■/ ■' ■' ■ IJcL' r I [I 'i • *9 fw h lit .1 I' ll Society Sranb (£hitlps THERE was a time when only rich men could afford fine fabrics and smart tailoring such as this store today offers to every man of modest means. Correct dress is not a matter of Cost nowadays, as we offer stylish and substantial garments at all prices, and our store’s reputation is your guarantee that anything we sell will give satisfaction. Our range of Christmas selections makes Santa Claus’ work easy— Bath Robes $5 to $6-50, Smoking Jackets $5 to $7.50, Traveling Bags and Cases SI.OO to $12.50, Fur Caps $1.50 to $6.00, Sweaters SI.OO to $7.50, Boys Mackinaw $3 to $5, Combination Sets 50c to sl, Gloves, Hosiery, Hdk’fs, Sewelry Sets and many other practical and useful giftsBring your Christmas Saving Check Here--we’ll cash it. The Myers-Dailey Company.

' nre evidences of the need of a sterner - discipline—not an unkind, Spartan like insistence on tho forms of obedtr enee. but a paternal and material der maud that regulations established for the control of us all shall not be brok- . en down by default of effort to see : them maintained. "Coddling is at the bottom of school i strikes.’ A pupil who knows that the ) discipline of his teachers will be up- ’ held at home Is not likely to lead a ’ ‘strike’ nor follow one far. The boy i > who makes it unpleasant for his teach--1 er seldom is called to account for mak , Ing It unpleasant for his mother. In ’ the training of childhood to meet the , obligations of a life which knows n< Montessori systems, the home and tae school must stand together, or both will fall. "There are two kinds of coddling. To one impure drugs have no relation Dr. Wiley is right whether he meant one or both of them." The sentiment in favor of the re peal of the registration law In In- . diana is pretty wrong, and so far as the effect of the law is concerned il is doubtful if it has amounted to anything worth while. It seems that where there is a disposition to de crooked voting it can be done undet the registration law just as easily at it can be done without a registration law, and in many of the counties ol the state there is not the slightest need of a registration law at all, while it does greatly inconveinence a gooJ many people and actually deprives some people of the right to vote whr otherwise could vote and should vote If the law is repealed there will no' be any great amount of lamentation. —Columbia City Post. The various business people of this vicinity are certainly doing their share towards a Christmas happy foi the Red Cross workers. The mils dealers, the stores, the banks, the factories, the schools and every one hereabouts are to be congratulated and praised for their splendid effort Keep it up and you will never regret it. Its the proper spirit.

I DOINGS IN SOCIETY g gxicooffiE{xxxxxicsuasssaasss• WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Wednesday. German Reformed Aid —Mrs. John f Myers. Shakespeare Musical—Mrs. Harry I Molts. Thursday. Baptist Aid—Mrs. Haive Schroll. Helping Hand —German Reformed Sunday School Room. Friday. flood Times Club—Lucy and Blanch McCorry. Friday Night Club—Mrs. H. R. Molta. As a Little Child. Good-nigh't, and wings of angels Heat around your little bed. And all white hopes and holy Be on your golden head! You know not why I love you, Your little lips that kiss; But if you should remember, Remember me with this: ‘He said that the longest journey Was on the road to rest; He said the children’s wisdom Was the wisest and the best. 'He said there was joy in sorrow Far more than the tears in mirth, And he knew there was God hi heaven Because there was love on earth.” —Sir Rennell Rodd. During their four years’ residence at the jail. Sheriff and Mrs. T. J. Durkin have had many pleasant associations with the neighbors, witli whom their friendship has been very cordial. As they leave the Jail January first at the expiration of Mr. Durkin's term, to move to their home on Mercer avenue, the neighbors gave them a farewell surprise last evening They came in and brought their own refreshments, spent a delightful gen eral social time in conversation, music and other amusements. Together with their good wishes, they presented Mrs. Durkin with a handsome mother-of-pearl cracker bowl. The evening was a very delightful one. Although the Durkins leave the immediate neighborhood, their removal is not far but that it will pern.t them to enjoy further association. Because of the stormy weather last week there was no meeting of the His torical club, hence the two were combined last evening at the home of Mrs. S. E. Hite. Because Mrs. Crabbs was unable to take charge, Mrs. C. A. Battenberg read her excellent paper on the religious development of Indiana. Mrs. S. E. Hite had an unusually good □apes relating to the poets of Indiana. Both were splendid and the sub-top-:cs bore out the subjects well. There will be no more meetings until after the holidays. Mrs. S. S. Magley of Monmouth gave a delightful old-fashioned quilt ing party today in honor of Mrs.. Isaac Brown of Coffeyville, Kans. The la lies had a pleasant time conversing as they quilted and enjoyed the de heious turkey dinner served at noon The party included Mesdames Isaac Brown, S. E. Brown, Jonas Cline, Henry Magley, C. D. Lewton, C. D. Kunkel, Charles Magley, John Christen F. A. Peoples, L. N- Grandstaff, Johr A. Peoples. The Misses Lucy and Blanche McCroy will entertain the Good Times club Friday evening at their Christmas party. i On account of the illness and absence of several officers, there was little business transacted by the United Brethren Christian Endeavor society ladt evening at the Chester Imler home. The social time was very ' enjoyable, however, and Mrs. Imler , and the assistant hostess, Mrs. Ben Hoagland, served tempting refresh- » ments. p.. ■ COURT HOUSE NEWS. The report of the appraiser in the William Bieberich estate, for inheri- ’ tance tax purposes, was filed and approved and appraiser allowed $16.50 for his services, as provided, by law The total appraisement of the estate is $18,693.36. Os this $17,833 is real estate and $860.36 personal property. A marriage license was issued to Glen Medison Meyers, farmer, of Blue Creek township, born April 10, 1892, son of Abe Meyers, to wed Eila Gertrude Tinkham, born August 5, 1896. daughter of Sylvester Tinkham. ' The Norwich Union Fire insurance Society vs. The Chicago & Erie Railway Company. Judgment by agreement of the parties for $75. Real estate transfers: Michael J. A. Meara et al. to James Guffigan. quit claim deed to realty in Jefferson tp. * |sl; Dora Guffigan et al. to James Gus-

figan, quit claim deed to 115 acres in Jefferson tp., >IOO. f Margaret Mayer vs. The Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway Company. Answer filed. SB 1 Attorneys D. B. Erwin and L. C. Ek-Voss gave their arguments yesterday in the Roop divorce case in the Wells circuit court. The judge took the the matter under advisement until Saturday. I The case of Elias Sudduth vs. Julius Haugk was dismissed at the appel- 1 1 lunt'p costs, except for costs receipted for. Clerk Bleeko has received official notice from Governor Ralston of the ruling that an applicant for a passport to a foreign country should apply to the county clerk, mention of which in full was made yesterday in this paper. - - — ENGLISH COAST IS ATTACKED BY GERMAN (CONTINUE® FROM PAGE ONE) raid on the North sea coast the Germans adopted similar tactics. A gun boat was damaged and the submarine D-5 was sunk by striking mines which had been thrown overboard. Washington, D. C.. Dec. 16 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Secretary of the Navy Daniels denied today that it has been definitely decided to send warships to Panama. “We are still waiting to hear further particulars from Governor Goethals.. We will send ships if necessary.” Washington, D. C.. Dec, 16—(Special to Daily Democrat)—General Hugh Scott, chief of staff of the army, w-as today ordered to Naco by Secretary Garrison to take charge of the situation, which has become critical. Scott will <leave tonight and will reach Naco Saturday. Berlin, Dec. 16—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The war office statement today declared: “The enemy's advance from Nieuport supported by bombardment from their vessels at sea has been repulsed. Our forces have taken 450 French prisoners. In southern Poland we are gaining ground.” Washington. D. C., Dec. 16—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Continuation of the cold wave for three or four days more was the prediction of the weather bureau today. BOUGHT RED CROSS SEALS. Yerkey & Walters, successors to Ed Luttman, and proprietors of the dairy, have purchased Red Cross seals enough to place same on their milk bottles for three successive days. They will do this during the next week, ad ling to the spirit of the occasion, and thus aiding the battle against disease, being waged by the ladies of Decatur. The purchase is appreciated. DECLINES TO TESTIFY. Washington, D. C„ Dec. 16 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Colonel Roosevelt today declines to testify before the house naval committee regarding the preparedness of the United States military and naval forces. He wired Representative Hobson that he did not think his appearance ‘would serve any good purpose at this time.” o—... ■ ~ MRS. ALEX BEALL DEAD. C. A. Dugan received word today of the sudden death of Mrs. Alexander Beall, formerly, of Willshire, Ohio. Her death occurred at the home of a daughter at. Vincennes today. The body will be brought back to Willshire, Ohio, lor burial. Mrs. Beall is the wife of a former banker at Willshire. o BAUMGARTNER-BRAZIER. Invitations wil be issued this i week, announcing the approaching nuptials of Mrs. Elizabeth Baumgartner and Mr. G. F. Brazier. The wedding will be solemnized on December 1 twenty-third at 4:30 o’clock, and a re- . ception will be held in honor of the bride and groom at their new home at , 203 East Wabash street. Mrs. Baum- , gartner has been a resident of Bluffton for several years, coming from . Vera Cruz, and she has a wide circle of friends who will hasten to offer congratulations to herself and Mr. Brazier. Mr. Brazier is employed as a ; piano salesman by George Shigley and . has made many friends for himself in . the year he has lived in Bluffton. Mr. and Mrs. Brazier will make their home at the present residence of the bride on East Wabash street. —Blufft ton Banner. Democrat Want Ads Pay.

I January Sale Prices I || Now on all Coats, Suits & Furs I 1 Lot Good Coats Choice $3.98 :! 1 Lot Better “ $ 5 - 25 S, All $15.00 Coats go at -- - - $8.50 = “ “ “ “ - - - ■ s l2 - 50 a II “ $22.00 to $27.50 Coats go at $16.75 5 B SUITS S S 1 Lottedl Suit,Choice - |j S All $22.50 to s3o.ooSuitsgo at $15.00 - = EXTRAORDINARY CUT IN THE PRICE OF ALL FURS. S || MEET ME AT THE BOSTON STORE. || f THE BOSTON STORE i

THE WIFE. The pinch in the purse will be less if you give your wife a First NATIONAL Bank Book for Christmas. The pocketbook always leaks—nickels, dimes, quarters slip away. The household bank account not only holds these small sums, but keeps track of the dollars, gives a record and receipt for every dollar spent. Surprise her this Christmas with a First NATIONAL Bank Book. Make it as fat as possible. Next you will not have cause to complain of the high cost of living. FIRST NATIONAL BANK A Safe Place for Savings Decatur, Indiana I

IT IS EASY MONEY All You Have To Do Is To Become A Member Os The OLD ADAMS COUNTY BANK’S LANDIS CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB STARTS MONDAY. DEC: 21st. 1914 The DIMES, NICKELS and PENNIES you allow to slip through your fingers for things of little use to you, will keep up your payments, THE FIRST PAYMENT MAKES YOU A MEMBER. HERE IS THE PLAN Members starting with Members startine with * .• bwr ung Mith Members starting with Members paying 25 5 cents and increas- 2 cents and increaßinp i x . mu easing 1 cent and increasing cents a week fixed, for XkTsTIX. XeCtTo- for L cent r h week for 60 weekßget $12.50 * wee ks get eo: ea 50 weeks get Ci 97r , ~ . rn . get $63 75 & OIZ,/□ Members paying 50 ; Members ‘•tartine' with Members starting with Members starting with cents a week fixed, for ; “S£"nd“2SX «* - d “ re “- “ ”“ kS ’ «“ 825.00 > 5 cents each week for 2 cents each week for " 1 tenl eack week Members paying SI.OO a 50 weeks, get $(,375 50 weeks get 09r ea I°, J eek8 ’ week fiSed for 50 "' ' ■ i' ' 1 512.75 weeks, get • ■SSQ,QQ ' The above amounts will be increased by three per cent. Interest per annum, for the average time ; No Fines - N ° Fees-.No Red Tape-No Trouble OLD AOK cWbANK ■ Decatur, Indiana.

——_ —— 'S Notice To Consumers On and after January 1, 1915, all accounts due on Electric Lights and Water must be paid at the office of the City Treasurer by the 20th. of each month. AlO per cent penalty will be added to all accounts that have not been paid after this date. Treasurers office open from Bto 11:30 A. M. and 12:30 to 5 P. M. M. J. MYLOTT Superintendent City Light & Power Plant. I