Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 16 February 1915 — Page 7

WILL HELP MUCH Agent Would Benefit Adams County Very Much in Agricultural Work. A MASS MEETING » — - To be Held Saturday at the Court House to Talk the Matter Over. The recently appointed publicity committee which is looking after the matter of securing a county agent or adviser for Adams county, gives the following interesting account about the duties of that official, the way in which he is appointed and how lie is paid. At last week's meeting it was also decided to hold a mass meeting ih the court house, Saturday. February 20, for the purpose of getting the people together and creating interest in the matter. Now that the movement for the securing of an agricultural agent or adviser for Adams county has been launched, the question will possibly arise in the minds of a good many people as to just what a county agent is, what his duties are, how he gets his appointment, what the expenses of the office are, and what benefits are supposed to accrue to the people of the county. By an act of the state legislature, approved February 22. 1913, there was placed upon the statute books of Indiana what is known as the vocational education law. By vocational education is meant, "An education, the controlling purpose of which is to fit for profitable employment." Section 12 of this act, providing for a county agent, reads as follows: “Whenever twenty or more residents of a county who are actively interested in agriculture shall file a petition with the county board of education, together with a deposit |f SSOO, to be used in paying the salary and expenses of such agent, the county board of education shall file such petition with the county council, which body shall appropriate annually the sum of $1,500 to be used in paying the salary and other expenses of said county agent. When the county appropriation has been made, the county hoard of education shall apply to Purdue university for the appointment of a county agent, whose appointment shall be made annually, and be subject to the approval of the county board of education. When such appointment has been made there shall be paid annually from the state fund provided for in this act an amount equal to one-half the salary of such county agent. It will be noticed that this county agent or adviser receives his appointment annually by Purdue university subject to the approval of the county board of education. His salary is to be $1,500 of which the state pays onehalt’, the county paying the other half and necessary expenses. For this purpose there has been levied a state tax of one cent on each SIOO of taxable property. Adams county’s share is now $1,653.65 which will be paid to the state in 1915. The tax rate necessary to defray the county’s part of the salary and expenses will be about 7-100 of one cent on each SIOO valuation, consequently the expense to the taxpayers of the county will be so small as not to be noticeable.

Furthermore we are now contributing $1,653.65 to the maintenance of county agents in other counties. while we are getting no possible benefit at present. The duties of county agents or advisers are defined by the department of instruction as follows: “County agents may be appointed * * * whose duties it shall be to conduct practical farm demonstrations, organise boys and girls’ clubs, give advice to farmers on practical farm problems and so far as possible, aid the county superintendent of schools, and the teachers in giving practical education in agriculture and domestic science, helping in every way possible to advance the cause of agriculture and country life throughout the state.” The benefits accruing to the people of the county by the appointment of such agent or adviser will depend largely upon the extent to wiiich the people of the county will co-operate with him in his efforts to carry out t*he duties imposed upon him, not only may bo consulted by the individual farmer upon any phase of farm work but he is supposed to render assistance in every way possible to better farm conditions throughout , *he county. He must work with the . public schools, th efarmers’ institutes land all other associations to this end. I The public is aware that there has I been a committee organized in Adams

w ">nty. known rts the agricultural f . x . I tens lon committee o t Adams county. I This committee consists of the county superintendent of schools, the superintendent of schools of the city of Decatur, the officers of the various l armors' institute associations of the county, together with two residents of each township and three from the city of Decatur. An enthusiastic meeting was held at the county superintendent's office Saturday in which it was determined to hold a mass meeting at the court room on next Saturday, February 20. at 10 a. m. It is expected that Mr. T. A. f oleman, head of the county agent department of Purdue university, will be present and address the meeting and explain fully all details of the system and answer such questions pertaining thereto as may arise. We in Adams have an opportunity now of placing ourselves in the front .rank with the best soil in the world and a progressive people, all that is required to place old Adams county at the head of the list agriculaurally, as well as alphabetically, is to pull together. Let every farmer of the county attend the meeting next Saturday and bring the other fellow along. THE PUBLICITY COMMITTEE o— THE COURT NEWS Found Not Guolty of ObFound Not Gulty of Obstructing Justice. THE JURY’S VERDICT Case Against Straub Dismissed—Had Been Heard in Justice Court.

The case of assault and battery against Charles Straub, being an indictment returned by the grand jury, was dismissed because the defendant had already been convicted in a court of the justice of the peace. The case of the State vs. Joseph Baker, charged with violation of the liquor laws, is set for Thursday, February IS. The jury was excused until that time. The case of the State vs. Samuel Musser, rape, was continued. Troy Huey vs. Charles L. Ireland, to cancel lease and quiet title. Case dismissed and costs paid. The issues were completed in the case of Jessie F. Mills vs. Samuel B. Pauling et al., and the case was set for trial for March 29. The case of Henry I. Voting et al. V 3. Alberta Danhauer et al. was received on change of venue from the Wells circuit court. The partition of Margaret E. Smith, executrix of the Isaac Smith estate, for the private sale of personal property, without notice at not less than appraisement, was sustained. The case of Velma 0. Lenhart vs. Ollie Chronister et al. on note, has beeen dismissed and the costs paid. Real estate transfers: Barbara Von Gunten to Rufus Von Gunten, east half of lot 350, Berne, $1,500; Rufus Von Gunten to Lean Von Gunten. east half of lot 350, Berne, $1,500; Nancy J. Parrish to Samuel J. MeAhren, 80 acres, Wabash tp., $1; Zoa Clawson to William L. Sipe, realty in Blue Creek tp., quit claim deed, sl. The jury hearing the case of the State vs. John Andrews of Monroe, charged with obstructing justice, deliberated only fifteen or twenty minutes before returning a verdict last evening at 5:15 o’clock finding M ■ Andrews not. guilty. It will be remembered that he was found guilty in mayor's court several months ago and was fined SIOO. He appealed to the circuit court. Perry Andrews was ' also made a defendant but the trial of the one was held alone. o NOTICE. ' To Watkins’ patrons. I have dis- ■ posed of my interests to Mr. C. R. Dunn. Those owing accounts, whlcii ’ are past due, are requested to send . same to me or see me at the stdre of . Henry Knapp, Saturday afternoons. will duly appreciate the payment of a. ’ accounts not yet due, as it will save me many miles of driving. Accounts may also be paid at my home where , Mr. Dunn will keep his stock ol goo •> , until further notice. D. M. CUSHMAN, 3 38t3 304 N. Ninth St. ~ s Democrat Want Ads Pay.

GIRL AT PRATER Softens Heart of Her Betrayer—The Husband of Young Portland Girl MAKES CONFESSION Took Wife to Indianapolis to Lead Life of Shame— Narrow Escape. The danger that accompanies making of acquaintance with strangers, and marriage on very short notice, is brought home in a forceful way by the sad story of a young Portland lady as told in the Indianapolis Star today. Relenting at the sight of his innocent victim kneeling at her bedside to pray, a confessed "whie slaver” who had married Jennie Thompson, an eighteen-year-old girl from Portland, and brought her to Indianapolis to sell, admitted his sin to Maj. F. J. Preston, of the Volunteers of America yesterday and then fled before the police could apprehend him The girl, tall and slender, and dark eyed, with pretty brown curls, her dream of a happy life in the shattered. is heart broken. Thankful, however, that she escaped a terrible fate in the nick of time, she is waiting to be taken to her home today. With her is a little brother who accompanied her on the promise of employment here. Botli are penniless, the husband robbing them of the little money they had with them. The story sounds like that a lurid melodrama, the old, old case of the handsome stranger who appears in a small town, proposes to the trusting girl inside of two months, brings her to the city and then deserts her. The "villain" in this case, however, did not intend to desert ‘he gm until he had sold her into a life of shame, according to the confession to Major Preston. The couple was married by a Portland minister, the man going under the name of Harold J. Armstrong. Later, when the police searched his belongings, they found that he also went by the name of R. H. Hagerman. Learning of the man's deception. Major Preston detained him in a restaurant to await the arrival of detectives, who had been notified. Instead two bicyclemen were sent out and when the “slaver” saw them coming he bolted. Not until the police arrived at the rooming house to learn what they could of her betrayer, did the girl know that the bright bubble had burst. Then she sobbed out her pa thetic story: “At first we were not going to be married until April,” she said, "but he urged me to advance the date, and I consented. My little brother was offered work and my parents thought it would be all right if he came along with me. Harold said he' didn't have money enough to pay my brother’s expenses, and so my grandfather paid his way. Now even that money is gone.” The confession which Armstrong alias Hagerman, made to Major Preston brought to light a sordid story of a criminal who still would be touched by the sight of a girl at prayer. “I’ve got a confession to make," the well-dressed, crafty young man told Major Preston yesterday morning. After hesitating for a time he began: “I’ve been crooked all my life. I’m a ‘white slaver' and I married a girl under a ficticious name and brought her here to sell. I’ve been guilty of burglary and I’ve made lots «of money dealing with resort keepers. “Last night while we were in the room together this girl knelt down by the bed to say her prayers. It sort o’ got me. I don’t want to tell her what I've done and I don’t know just what to do.”

Armstrong expressed no desire to reform. He only seemed to wish to give up his latest victim. After a cautious conversation Armstrong finally consented to take Preston to the rooming house on condition that he would pose as a friend and mention nothing of what lie had learned. Preston then was led to 228 North Senate avenue. An employe of the Volunteers’ office had noted the address and called the police. After remaining with the girl as long as Armstrong would permit, Prestofi suggested that they go for lunch. The police tracked them to the restaurant on Indiana from which the fugitive made his escape. Armstrong is twenty-five years old, weight 160 pounds, is 5 feet 11 inches tall, and when last seen wore a blue suit and a cap. — -o for RENT—After February 20, residence on Mercer avenue, partly modern conveniences. Call 'phone 208, or residence, 624 Mercer Ave. u6t

SONG WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION The Independent Song Writers’ association was well attended and quite a lot of- business was transacted. The constitution and by-laws were adopted and the association is tn full working order. New members are'Constantly being added to tint list. The members ot the assoc iation are bringing out several sweet ballads, which will take the pulflic by storm. Kathryn Henderson's "Bride and the Hud" is just off Hie press, and Mrs. Janorschke’s "Flowers on a Mission of Love" will be ready for the market very shortly. Miss Moser’s “Love’s Joys and Sorrows” is now on the market and the same can be had at her home by notifying iter, or by mail by enclosing 20c in stamps. The following songs can also be had from Miss Moser: “The Tango Dancing Girl,” "The Bride and the Rose Bud," “Firelight Fancies" and "The Message of a Fewer." These last mentioned all sell at ten cents each. BARBARA MOSER, R. 11. 1, Box 19. Borne, Ind. o DRINK HOT TEA FOR A BAD COLD | Get n. small package of Hamburg Breast Tea, or as the German folks call it, “Hamburger Brust Theo,” at any pharmacy. Take a talflespoonful of the tea, put a cup of boiling water upon it. pour through a sieve and drink a teacup full at any time during the day or before retiring. It is the most effective way to break a cohl and cure grip, as it opens the pores of the skin, relieving congestion. Also loosens the bowels, thus driving a cold from the system. Try it the next time you suffer from a cold or the grip. It is inexpensive and entirely vegetable, therefore safe and harmless. RUB BAMUi LUNIBAMRIGHT cut Rub Pain and Stiffness away with a small bottle of old honest St. Jacobs Oil When your back is sore and lame or lumbago, sciatica or rheumatism has you stiffened up, don’t suffer! Get a 25 cent bottle of old, honest “St. Jacobs Oil” at any drug store, pour a little in your hand and rub it right into the pain or ache, and by the time you count fifty, the soreness and lameness is gone. Don’t stay crippled! This soothing, penetrating oil needs to be used only once. It takes the ache and pain right out of your back and ends the misery. It is magical, yet absolutely harmless and doesn’t burn the skin. Nothing else stops lumbago, sciatica and lame back misery so promptly! PUBLIC SALE. As 1 am going to leave my farm, 1 will offer at public sale at my residence, 5% miles south of Dixon, Ohio, and mile north of Watt, on the state line, on Tuesday, March 2, 1915 beginning at 10 o'clock a. m„ sharp the following property, to-wit: Five Head of Horses: Black gelding, coming 9 years old, weight 1550; bay mare, 9 years old, weight 1500; gray mare, 9 years old, weight 1550; bay driving horse, 9 years old, weight 1200, pace or trot; general purpose mare, 7 years old, weight 1100, white and black spotted Arabian bred, any child can drive her. Two Head Cat tie: Jersey cow, 7 years old, w ! .U be fresh May 9; heifer calf, half Jersey and Durham, 9 months old. One Hundred Ten Head cf Hogs: Fifteen trod sows, will farrow between last of March and Ist of May, 3 of them full blood Duroc Jerseys; 2 full blooded Duroc male hogs, one coming 2 years old and one 9 months old; 33 shoats weighing from 100 to 150 lbs.: 60 bead of shoats weighing from 30 to 60 lbs. each. About 30 head of chickens. About 30 fodder shocks in field; 8 hog houses: 40 rods hog fence. 34 in. high; 160 rods barb wire: 15 bbl. galvanied water tank. Double set breeching wprk harness, good as new. Farming Implements: Tiffin 2horse wagon, broad tire; Hoosier 10hoe disc drill, new Cassaday breakin:: riding plow, walking breaking plow, Deere 2-liorse. corn planter, riding Oliver .cultivate:', disc harrov;, spike tooth harrow, mud boa!. 1-horse cultivator. Above farm implements onlyused one and two seasons. Terms: —All sums of $5 and under rash in hand. Over $5.00 a credit of 9 months will be given, purchaser giving bankable note therefor with approved freehold security to satisfaction of the undersigned. No property removed until settled for; 4 per cent off for cash on sums over $5.00. Free Innch will be served at noon. MRS. SHANNON MILLER. John Spuhler, Auct. Fred Koldewey. Clerk. FOR SALE —Good driving mare and buggy. Inquire of Henry Barkley Decatur, R. R. No. 2; ’phone 13-r LOST —Black cow-hide robe, unlined Stock in fine condition. Only store that retails shoes. Trade well estabLOiST—High school class ring for 1915. Initials “V. H.” engraved on inside. 24t3

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HSKBHB®HffIBKSKr!i£’" r '- jTiZSfJ.’'L.C.' .'-'.'b -bL..' .. | FIRMER) SAVE SI.OO PER ACRE I I i U ■— I|T T ' The Lawtf-r “One-Man” Tractor will do it for you .1 and it will do in one day what it would t •.l team 9 many days ai d it docs more for it plows the c ; n< rs. | « x the hard crust, the entire field. We can rhow you S | that the above statements are facts and we in' ite | S you to see one of the demonstrations. We will be : J plowing from this time on in the vicinity of Preble | | any day when the weather is fit. Come and see us or let us know if you are 9 | interested. The Lawter is not a cheap machine but it is the greatest money savor | I for the farmer ever invented. Hundreds of proofs. Its the coming machine. | | You can plow by day or night and you can plow ten acres in a day, an acre an hour. | | Think of it Mr. Farmer and get busy. Don’t let the other fellow make more profit g j than you when you can do it §o easily. Gear driven. Uses either gasoline or I ■ kerosine. Doesnot pack ground, plows 80 yards a minute. Weighs only (TOO. | | Can be operated by one man. Dots not eat when not in use as your hor os do. I | Its The 20th Century Way Os Farming. Be Sure To See A Demonstration. | KLOPFENSTEIN & WERLING I 1 PNEBLF, INDIANA | Agents for Adams, Wells and Aden counties.

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“■■mu wukUMMMwArnr CITY LIG IT BILLS. City light and power bills I are now due. Penalty if not paid on or before the 20th of i the irorjth. Payable at City Treasurer’s office.