Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 24, Decatur, Adams County, 28 January 1915 — Page 2

DAIL YD E M O C R A T Published 11Every Ev.nlnf Except Sunday by ______ r «t wb«H!l ttMCHT COMPANY LEW Q. ELLINQHAM JOHN H. HELLER • ISubscription Rata* Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier WOO Per Month, by mall • •• 2 ® centß Per Year, by mall 2260 Single Copies 2 centß Advertising rates made known on application. _______ Entered at the postoffice tn Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. Among the eight candidates for mayor of the city of Chicago are the names of two who announce they wish to be the progressive candidate. Os course it’s all right, but we wonder that the Fort Wayne News permits it, since they have repeatedly announced that tire progressive party has made an assignment. The anti-lobby bill has passed the Indiana senate with but three dissenting votes. An amendment providing that newspapers presenting arguments for or against any bill and for which they receive pay shall mark the same "advertisement" was inserted. The bill now goes back to the house for the approval of this and one or two other amendments. The members of the Indiana legislature are having a regular feast of oratory. They have had the pleasure of hearing President Wilson, ex-Presi-dent Taft, Senator Owen and next week they will have an opportuniay to hear Bryan, to say nothing of the every-day oratory furnished by the ' members themselves and an occasional fatherly admonition from Governor i Ralston. With so much good influence thrown around them, it is not i surprising that they are doing well.— i Columbia City Post. Jesse Eschbach, republican leader of ( the house, has introduced a bill ask- I ing that the automobile license law ] be changed so that each county col- i lect and retain its own fees, and Jesse conies from Kosciusko county, which i received something like a thousand t

DON’T FAIL —to take advantage of the remarkable savings in Suits and Overcoats during the last few days of our Sale. LOT 1. JSBb sQ7sfor an y Suit ot Overcoat ori- \ J ginally sold at $12.50 to $15.00 t ■ Off 1 jib LOT 2. / O M 15 for any Suit or Overcoat ori- , |’’ I, 1M ginally soldat $16.50 to $lB OFT wW lifft LOT 3. W!w 141. $1 POO for any Suit or Overcoat ori- ; |g j, 13 ginally sold at S2O to $22.50 W ' r ill I LOT 4. >. ; J $1 ZSO for any Suit or Overcoat ori- JI pj I 1V ginally sold at $25.00 7 j LOT 5. | $r 75 for any Suit or Overcoat ori- “ ’ J ginally sold at $9.00 and SIO.OO - ’ • Snrirtif Sranb ffilnthtS NOTED BARGAINS IN BOY’S SUITS AND OVERCOATS I The Myers-Dailey Co.

1 dollars more than they sent in. Iho only counties which have any complaint to offer on this law are those in , which are located the larger cities. ' On the other hand those counties have more automobiles and the owners use the roads of the surrounding counties almost as mtwh as their own. It would seem therefore that the present law which makes then! help pay the expense of rei»ir is more fair than any other would be. The resignation of Stephen B. Fl ming as senator from this and A’len county caused much surprise and many regrets. The people of this 'istrict would, we believe, prefer t'mt he serve out his term. He w;.; he head of the most Important com illtees in the upper branch of the assembly and his l.iin experience and his marked busin ..< abil.t. , de ilm a real leader. He was besieger by hundreds yesterday afternoon to reconsider and according to a disp: ch to his home paper, he has agree.: I) withdraw his resignation, though ho declares he will not take an at ive part in the session. The requ sts that he remain in the senate crate from people of every class and the senator is said to have been deeply affected by the sincerity of the men who made them. That he is a highgrade business man, an able member of the senate, a man who represents his district every minute he is on the job, is conceded even by his enemies. He can do his party and his district much good by remaining during the term and he should do so. Among the “Fifty Reasons Why the United States is to Grow Richer in 1915” the following are grouped under the head of "Agriculture” by the writer, B. C. Forbes, financial editor of the Hearst newspapers: America! farmers, very tardily, are learning the incalculable value of crop rotation. The south has increased its winter wheat acreage 50 per cent and corn average promises to be similarly extended. A proper system of credit for our farmers is to be established, probably before 1915 ends. This is a consideration of great importance Heavy immigration from rural Europe should provide our farmers with a more adequate supply of labor and

should also lead to the cultivation of greater acreage throughout the country. Our totftl farm products of 19.1 are estimated by the government at almost 10,000,000,000 in value, a figure never before attained. High prices for all food products will enrich our farmers during 1915. Prosperity is enabling farmers to ouy more laborsaving machinery, purchase better grades of breeding cattle and improve their homes, tints making their daily life more comfortable. Remarkabl * advances in agricultural science combinder with the unmatched efficiency of our feleral department of agriculture, have greatly reduced the danger of any general failure of crops. | DOINGS IN SOCIETY | WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Thursday. Bachelor Maids—Celeste Wemhoff. Presbyterian Aid —Mrs. S. D. Beavers. Poinsettia—Mrs. Fred Fullenkamp, Alice Knapp. Wednesday Afternoon ‘'soo" Club — Mrs. Ansel Bremerkamp. Friday. Good Times Club- Miss Pearl Purdy Zion’s Lutheran Aid—Schoolhouse. Mite Society—Mrs. C. F. Kenna. Miss Pearl Purdy will entertain the Good Times club Friday evening. Mrs. Adam Schafer, who was recently married, entertained the members of her club, the Dixie Embroidery, at her new and cozy home, corner < f Decatur and Wainut streets, last evening. The girls took occasion at this time to give her a shower and presented her with a handsome aluminum roaster. There was music and singing after the embroidery work, and hostess served delicious refreshments. Mrs. Schafer was formerly Miss Vida Stoneburner. Eighty-five ladies were guests of the Knights of Columbus last evening at their hall, when the gentlemen entertained at a five hundred party. There were eighteen tables of players, besides several groups of ladies who did not play. Miss Mayme Harting won the first prize, a fine aluminum master; Mrs. Fred Schaub, the second prize, which was a set of two brass candlesticks, and Miss Louise Brake, the third prie::, an aluminum kettle. A fine lunch, consisting of peanut sandwiches, olives, pickles, cake and coffee, was served. A Vivtrola furnished

music, as did also the Knights of Columbus Glee club, an organization which is quite popular. The members include Raymond Gass, Ed Weisling. Bernardo Weisiuantle, Herbert 1-ul denkamp, Clem and Joe Kortenbrer, Elmo Smith, Claude Coffee, Raymond Kohne. Tony Holthouse is pianist The vocal numbers rendered last evening were: Meerschaum Pipe, Good Night, Ladies, Health to All Good Fellows, Dear Ohl Pals. The knights have certainly proven themselves entertainers par excellence.

Tlie Pocahontas lodge had a happy home-coming social last evening alter die regular lodge meeting. Seventyfive or a hundred lodge members, former lodge members or those who would like to be lodge members, were present. A fine program was given as follows: Piano duet, Catherine Christen and Olive Perkins; piano an I trap drum, Ruth and Naomi Mayer; German song, John Christen, Mrs. Frank McConnell; song, Mr. and Mrs. Verßyck; piano solo, Naomi Christen; piano solo, little Miss Aurand; piano solo. Irene Eady. Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Al Burdg. Mrs. George Kinzle, Al Gerard, Mrs. Charles Burdg. The evening was very much enjoyed. Mrs. William Harting was a fine hostess to the St. Vincent de Paul society yesterday afternoon. Some of the ladies brought their crocheting or other work and were busy with that after the business period. A contest, savoring of St. Valentine’s day was also given. This consisted in pinning a little heart in the center of a big heart. Mrs. W. A. Kuebler won the prize. Lunch was served.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Breiner extend to one and all the hospitality of their cony country home. There is certainly a splendid time in store for those invited. A jolly crowd of folks from this city went out to the Breiner home Wednesday night. The evening was spent in conversation and games. The company was served with an oyster supper and other good things to eat. Alva Buffenbarger pronounced the cake delicious and asked for more. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. William Meyers. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Butler and daughter, Melvena; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Engle, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Butler, Alva Buffenbarger, Mrs. Joe Reynolds and daughter Bereneta: Mr. and Mrs. Simon Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Breiner and son, Roma. The reception given Mr. and Mrs. Julius Schultz, the young couple married yesterday morning, was attended last evening by about one hundred and fifty of their young friends. Tiie reception was given at the C. B. L. of I. hall. There was dancing and a general good time. Fine music was furnished by Barney Wertzberger and Heller and King, and a delicious lunch was served by the Girod & Baker caterers. Mrs. Schultz was formerly Miss Isabelle Barnard. PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned having sold his farm, will sell at public auction on what is known as the Peter Forbing farm, 1% miles southwest of Decatur, on Monday, February 1, 1915, at 10 o’clock a. m., the following property, to-wit: Twelve Horses: Draft mare, weight, 1650, 10 years old; draft mare, weight, 1600, 6 years old, safe in foal; general purpose brown horse, broke in all harness, 7 years old, sorrel draft mare, 3 years old; draft sorrel geldmare, 3 years old; draft roan geldyears old, driving horse, lady broke, 6 years old; red roan 2-year-old coach mare, bay gelding, 2 years old; sorrel mare, 1 yeai old, gray mare 5 years old, safe in foal; sorrel mare, 3 years old, in foal. Cattle: Three head of cattle: Guernsey cow, 6 years old, fresh March 4. a great butter cow; full blooded Jersey cow, 5 years old, fresh March 1; % Jersey heifer, fresh May 1. Hogs: 30 head hogs, 7 brood sows, will farrow the last of February; full blooded Poland China male hog, 2 years old, a good one; 22 shoals, good feeders. Farming Tools: Ohio hal loader, good as new, Deering mower, good as new, John Deere corn planter; 4-horse disc harrow; 300 bushels of corn, 2 tons of hay; other articles too numerous to mention. Terms: All sums of $5.00 and under, cash in hand; all sums over $5.00, a credit of 9 months, without interest, will be given by purchase giving note with approved security. No goods to be removed until settled for. 4 per cent off for cash. JOHN A. HARVEY. John Spuller, Auct. Wesley Hoffman, Clerk. FOR TRADE—IS-acre house on Wabash street, Bluffton, for residence in Decatur. Address “H,” care Democrat, Decatur, Ind. 21t3 FOR SALE—Cheap, if sold at once. A five-passenger automobile, in f iue condition. Inquire at the Kintz cigar 2216 LADIES—Sew at home; good pay Send stamp. Work sent prepaid.-' King Manufacturing Co., 1431 Broadway, New York City. 17t3

information on county mausoleum

Decatur, Ind., Jan. 28, 1915. In view of the fact that our local people have had the subject of a Community Mausoleum presented to thorn 1 think it opportune to call the attention of Adams County’s citizens to the proposition. Dike the rainbow after the storm comes the well dressed, suave promoter of a Mausoleum Company to Inform you that while your community is progressive In every other way you are benighted to a terrible degree in your methods oi burial of your loved ones. His pretty talk clouds your memory of the beautiful well kept cemetery, sacred ground, where sleep your dear ones, your relatives, your friends and that vast army of Decatur citizens who have passed away, and his persuasive speech leads you to listen to the Siren song which he sings to you of a M onderful, Ever Enduring building in which to bury your loved ones. This promoter works fast—in fact haste is a very successful thing in his work. He calls on the people with influence and before the people are aware a con tract has been signed for a sufficient number of crypts to insure the erection of the mausoleum. The contract signed by the crypt buyer seldom specifies or identifies any plans lor the structure and the Mausoleum ( ompany usually goes ahead with the construction and builds a structure to suit themselves. Adams County people will not place such confidence in their well known home contractors, should they place more confidence in an oily tongued promoter —a stranger to them? I have copies of contracts on file in my office showing the promoters make a profit of nearly Fifty Thousand Dollars on a 410 crypt building. And the purchaser of crypts agrees to pay onethird when the foundation is in, onethird when building is ready for the roof and one-third when building is completed. So when a 200 crypt building has

PUBLIC SALE As I rented my farm 1 will offer at public sale 5 miles southwest of Monroe. Ind., on what is known as the old Robison farm on Tuesday, February 9th., 1915 The following property to-wit: Horses, Cattle, Hogs and farm impliments. JOHN A. ISCH, ts. Bluffton, Ind. R. R. 4. o NOTICE TO MILK DEALERS. All persons desiring to sell milk or cream in the city of Decatur will have their cows examined during January and obtain a certificate from a veterinary, and in all things comply with the city ordinance governing the licensing of milk dealers. By order of DR. H. F. COSTELLO, 21t6 City Health Officer. —o WOOD! WOOD! WOOD! WOOD! Dry cook stove wood for sale. Inquire of Isaac Robinson. Leave your orders at Joe Rice’s North End Grocery. 24t3 o DEMOCRAT WANT ADS PAY BIG

THE PEOPLES LOAN & TRUST CO. IS ORGANIZED TO ACT IN THE FOLLOWING CAPACITIES AS Executor of Wills. AS Administrator of Estates. AS Trustee Under Wills. r AS Guardian of Minor Children. AS Trustee or Agent Under Deed or Agreement. AS Guardian for Incompetent Persons. AS Trustee Under Corporate Mortgages. AS Fiscal Agent for Corporations. AS Registrar and Transfer Agent of Stocks and Bonds. AS Receiver. AS Holder of Escrowes. FOUR PER CT. INTEREST PAID ON SAVING DEPOSITS Safety Deposit Boxes For Valuable Papers. We have exceptional facilities for aiding'ambitS acco n uSt. d W ° men t 0 buM a Saving( * checkConservative Enough to Insure Safety hogressive Enough to Insure Growth. "■ fc* A. L.„,, 5,,. bank of service

"the foundation completed, ciwttng probably Six Hundred Dollars, tiepurchasers pay over r , the contract T.n Thousand Dollar., and from this stage in the pr< ’’“ o . practically finance the construction. The great joke, however, is the endowment fund of 95.00 per crypt to maintain the building- This endowment fund on a building ol the size mentioned abouve would amount t the grand sum of One Thousand Dollar. the interest on which it ‘ J invested would amount to the ENORMOUS sum of Fifty Dollars per year, not enough to pay for the slightes. kind of a janitor service. I intend to enlighten the citizens of this community as far as lies in my power about the present condition of many of these so-called permanent mausoleums. In my future articles I will take you on a trip through the Community Mausoleums of onr neighboring States— through Illinois. lowa. Minnesota, and will try to end tins pen trip with all of you standing around one of the latest, partly completed mausoleum buildings at 1- indlay. hio. which on inspection a few days ago, revealed the fact that the roof was lying on the floor having fell down-a fine place for a roof to be. What a shock this would have been if the catacombs had been completed and filled with your deceased friends and relatives and out of the mangled mass of corpses and concrete you would have to search for the bodies of your dear ones. In this article I am taking more space than I intended at this time but as I said in my former article, I am ready to show any citizen what I have learned about Community Warehouses for the Dead and I invite you to call at my office for the information. While the proposition is before you, just take a fewmoments and study in your mind. How long will a building of this character last in this climate?. Full of frost in the winter and dampness in

HEAR YE! THIS IS THE LAST CALL FOR OUR BIG CLEARANCE SALE ON SHOES IF YOU HAVE’NT SAVED A DOLLAR OR TWO, DO IT NOW! This is positively the last week for our Special Prices. You’ll be sorry if you don’t. C. H. ELZEY Opposite Court House.

the summer, with | partly pay the janitor, aild to repair the building, | I long will it last? 8 ' Ro»| And. if you decide in yoilr the building eannot last forev, 1 want you to contemplate the ’ " i *' I sight that will bo witnessed 1 present or future citizens of thi 1 munity, when the roof has and the rain beats down or the*** *1 and sleet cover the bodies-* h** walla ulge out and t > x pos<. wh ” mains of the bodies entombed p in when bodies are removed the wreckage and placed in a munity Grave, saint ami st nncr '° B ' gether, marked with the simple atone bearing the inscription Who, and Why?” ’ In marked contrast, picture i n mind, the well kept cemetery and observe the widow or sorrow mother bending over the mound 01 /. deceased husband or child, p ; act * here and there a flower, consciou/’ the fact that this flower-b«| w J mound represents a precious memo/ —a sacred memory—grand in it, , * plicity. The cemeteries of Adams Cowtiy are a pride to me. They have my workshop for the pas t thin, years. The Decatur City Cemetery, "Beautiful Maplewood"—with it, Wefc arranged drives, its well kept lawn l>ark-like setting and its hand^ c , memorials are a pride to every zen of this community. Those noble citizens who have sat. rificed their time by serving as Tims, tees of this cemetery without any pecuniary reward deserve the tiu,b of the entire community, for they kept in excellent condition the resting place of the majority of tur’s Citizens. Fathers. Mothers m families that have passed away. Yours respectfully, GEO. E. WEMHOFF. Pres, N. R. M. D. A. of A., Inc. (Advertisement)