Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 20, Decatur, Adams County, 24 January 1916 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by i’he Decatur Democrat Company LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Ratea Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mail 26 cents Per Year, by mall 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Poetomce in Decatur, ndlana, as second-class matter. NOTICE TO DEMOCRATS. There will be a meeting of the democratic county central committee held in this city at 9 a. m., on \ Friday, January 28, 1916, At this meeting necessary arrangements for the coming primary will be made, the new primary election law will be explained and other matters of importance will be discussed. It will be an important meeting, and all democratic precinct committeemen, all democratic candidates and all others interested in the success of democracy should not fail to be present. HENRY B. HELLER, Chairman. It’s all right to have this April weather in January, if we don’t have the January weather in April. The com show was a success and it is to be hoped that the plans to make it an annual event will mature. This year was not a good one for corn here, because of the frequent rains, but the show was fair and it will be better next year. More than that, we believe there are a-number who attended the show who learned facts of interest by which they will profit in the years to come. Let’s keep it up. The democratic central committee will meet in this city Friday to discuss the new primary laws and to plan for the election on March 7. There are many duties to be performed and it is important that every. member be present. The local campaign for nominations will then be on in earnest and there promises to be several interesting contests. It’s a primary election in which any citizen who thinks he is qualified can enter and take his chance of securing the coveted place on the ticket. You must enter before February 7, and it’s time to get busy. The death of John B. Holthouse removes from this community a man who lias been conspicuous in the banking and business life here for many years. He was industrious, careful and successful. He watched public officials, studied the workings of the local governmental machinery and had the courage, the ability and took the time to advise and assist when and where he could. He accumulated much of this world’s goods 10 More Days Os Our Pre-lnven-tory Sale You’ll Have To Hurry am: —— ■■ x ' THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

’ and while It may not have been gen- : erally known wap one of the most liberal and charitable iten of the city, - giving to every worthy cause and al- ,■ ways without blare of trumpet, hiti donation being usually sent in a blank envelope. He met death with = the same fearlessness that he met life, realizing for several weeks that he I would have time only to arrange his > affairs before the summons would ’ come, yet he did not complain and , quietly and carefully prepared. . There was much In his life to be ad--1 mired and his death is mourned by many besides the near relatives. It , is a fitting tribute that business in Decatur cease during the last services foi this good citizen. | DOINGS IN SOCIETY mmmanmnoramamuuu.iKt:: cat! WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Monday Research —Mrs. D. B. Erwin. Tuesday. C. L. C. Card Vary—Postponed. Indefinitely. Wednesday,' Bachelor Maids —Bert Voglewode. St.VincentdePaul-Mrs.William Niblick. Thursday. Embroidery—Mrs. Frank Parent. Afternoon Club —Mrs. James K. Niblick at home of Mrs. Christena Niblick. Friday. Historical —Mrs. Arthur Fisher. Saturday, Home Guards-—Donna Parrish. I count this thing to be grandly true: that a noble deed is a step toward God, lifting the soul from the common clod to a purer and a broader view.—Holland. Not achievement, and not sorrow, Is man’s destined end or way; But to live that each tomorrow, Finds us farther on the way. —Longfellow. The members of the Ruth Circle of the Christian church gave a post card shower Saturday for Miss Bertha Schultz, the day being her birthday anniversary. Miss Schultz has been confined to her bed for several weeks on account of illness . Miss Zelma Stevens gave a little party Saturday afternoon for her little niece, Arsula Stevens, of Geneva, Ind. Games, music and refreshments were indulged in by nine little girls, whose names were Mildred Hill. Francile Logan. Wanita Lenhart, Namomia Case. Bertha Baughman, Ireta Fisher, Edith Reed. Arsula Stevens Aradath Logan. All spent a jolly afternoon. Mrs. James K. Niblick will entertain the Ladies’ Afternoon Club on Thursda yafternoon at the home of Mrs. Christena Niblick in this city. Mrs. Frank Parent will entertain the Embroidery club Thursday evening. Tlie Eastern Star will initiate sev--eral candidates this evening. Miss Bert Voglewode will entertain the Bachelor Maids Wednesday evening instead of Thursday evening. On account of the death of John Holthouse the C. L. of C. will not give their card party and dance at the K. of C. hall tomorrow evening. This will be postponed indefinitely. , Mr. and Mrs. James Gattshall of Madison and Seventh streets, entertained at a dinner party Sunday for their tenth wedding anniversary. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Bigham and daughter, Abbie, Walter Mumma, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Jackson and son, Harold. The St. Vincent de Paul society will meet Wednesday with Mrs. William Niblick. This is an important meeting and all members are requested to attend. D. T. Hoffman of Linn Grove was the guest of his brother, Dr. S. P. ' Hoffman and family at dinner today. Miss Margaret Sipe of Higgins, Texas, and Miss Glenn Lake were guests of Miss Bereuota Reynolds Sunday at 12 o’clock .dinner. The regular meeting of the Ruth | Circle will be held at the home of Mrs. I Owen Baker Wednesday evening comI mencing at 7:3o'o'clock. Every member is urged to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Moses and five I months’ old son of Watson, Canada, J were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Moses. The musical recital planned by the Euterpean club will be given on MonJ day, February 14, according to inforI mation received here today. Miss Gertrude Moses and Harold Sauers ot Markle will furnish the entertainment. Mr. Sauers is a baritone oi

coming prominence. The recital will probably be held in tjie Masonic hall. —-- - 0 ■■■' ■ ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CONGRESSMAN. 1 desire to announce my candidacy for nomination on the congressional ticket at the democratic primary, March 7, 1916, and to say that I will appreciate the support that may be given me. FRANK P. FOSTER, meh 7 ‘ Anderson, Ind. FOR SURVEYOR. Grover C. Baumgartner ot Berne, Ind., authorizes us to announce his name as a candidate for surveyor ot Adam* county, subject to the decision ot the voters at the primary to be held March 7, 1916. mch6 FOR SURVEYOR. Please announce my name as a candidate for county surveyor ot Adams county, subject to the decision of the county primary to be held Tuesday, March 7. mch-6 ORVAL HARRUFF. FOR COMMISSIONER. You are authorized to announce my name as a democratic candidate for commissouer of the Third district of Adams county, subject to the decision of the primary election to be held March 7, 1916. 16t6 JACOB A. MOSER. FOR COMMISSIONER. Please announce my name as a candidate for the democratic nomination for commissioner of the Third district, Adams county, Indiana, subject to the decision of the primary, March 7, 1916. . ROBERT SCHWARTZ. FOR CORONER You are authorized to announce my name as a candidate for coroner of Adams county, subject to the decision of the democratic primary to be held March 7, 1916. DR. D. D. CLARK. USEFUL LIFE' COMES TO END (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) definitely. It is now thought that the business men will close during the funeral hours Wednesday. F. E. France has received word that a railroad bridge near Muskogee, Oklahoma was washed out by the flood a few -Jays ago. It means a loss in that section as trains will have to detour a hundred miles. FOR SALE OR RENT—A dwelling in good location. Inquire.at James T. Merryman’s office. I. 0. O. F. Block or phone 4J or 286. 310tf

CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS | m ‘ FRANK P. FOSTER.

- Frank P. Foster, of AndeVson, has - announced himself as a candidate for the Eighth District Congressional nomination, subject to the decision of the Democrats at the primary election J to be held March 7. 1- Mr. Foster is well known in the dis-' trict, and is influential in Democratic a circles in his home city. He is a lawi- yer by profession and stands high in •- business, professional and social clrs cles in his community. if He served as mayor of Anderson i- from 1910 to 1914 and prior to that if also served for six years as city at-

AT THE CRYSTAL. The Crystal Theater offers a unique and original feature tomorrow in the recently released Griiillli-tienuett AllStar Blogtaph Program. The idea is now in fllmdom and corresponds somewhat with the theatrical custom of reviving exceptionally popular stage stars in their masterpieces. These programs represent the greatest work of David W. Griffith and Mack Sennett, produced with'' such internationally known photoplay favorites as Mary Pickford, Lillian and Dorothy Gish, Blanche Sweet, Edwin August, -Fred Mace, Mabel Mormand, Mae, Henry Walthall and many others. Many and insistent have been the demands of exhibitors, echoing the wishes Os their patrons for another glimpse of this mighty aggregation of stars in the dramas and comedies which made them so famous as members of the Old Biograph Stock company. Five and ten cents. MANY KILLED IN BLAST. (Unitea Ftcss Service) Buffalo, N. Y., Jan. 24,— (Special to Daily Democrat)—An explosion wrecked the Kerker Flooring plant here this afternoon. Early reports were that many persons had been injured and that several were missing. At 2:15 o’clock one body had been removed from the ruins. The body of a girl, unconscious, was taken out shortly after. Both her legs were broken. Early estimates of the police were that fifteen persons were missing, all unaccounted for. They declare a score were injured. Up to 2:30 o’clock this afternoon two bodies, those of a man and a woman, both mutilated beyond recognition, had been recovered. At that time the two plants owned by the company* were burning fiercely, and firemen were unable to reach the interior of the buildings. O , —J REPUBLICANS STAND PAT. (United Press Service? Chicago, 111., Jan. 24—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Refusing to comment on Col. Theodore Roosevelt as ■i republican presidential possibility, 'Charles D. Hilles, chairman of the g. o. p. national convention, today declared that "the candidate will be born at the convention.” The field is absolutely open, Hilles said. Other republican leaders who are here with Hilles to attend the sub-committee meeting on convention arrangements, were equally reticent on the Roosevelt question. Former Governor Murphy of New Jersey, one of the committee, refused to be quoted on Roosevelt at all. “If the progressives don’t get nasty about it,” he said, 'they can probably secure a candidate suitable to all elements.”

torney. Mr. Foster servefl through two sessions of the legislature, representing his county in the lower branch < f thq general assembly in the sessions of 1887 and 1889. | In the former sess.ion Mr. Foster , was largely instrumental in bringing 1 about the election of David Tuple to ■ the United States Senate. The legi.l- - laturc of 1889 was Democratic and ■ was known as the reform legislature. In that session the Australian ballot t law was enacted and many other laws t word made that were calculated io ■ benefit the common people of Indiana.

PHONOGRAPH ALL TO BLAME Musical Instrument Turned Into "InI fernal Machine” Just When It Was Moat Needad. It seems just like the other day wo bought our graphophone, and. though we played it night and day, it never gave a groan. We danced most every night or cut it loose on some song hit. It made our whole lives bright. We always had somebody there to listen to the thing, for we were proud of it. And care flew off on speedy wing. We played it morning, noon and night and in between times, too. The way we worked it was a fright, but it was stanch and true. So then we asked an uncle out to hear some old-time songs. Now, he was rich as all get-out and had no kin belongs to him but us, and so we tried to make a hit, you see. Well, ho was rather tight and eyed it disapprovingly. "Extravagant young folks!” he said. ‘‘Don’t need such things at first. I hate extravagance," jhe said. “Ot traits that is the worst.” “Oh, well,” we said, "now listen, sir, how line these old songs sound. Then you'll forget what fools jve were; be glad you called around. So then I started It to work. Great Scott —what's that? —I jumped. Too late. It gave a groan and jerk and then it pranced and bumped. And quit. Wife wept and uncle frowned. “It’s danced to death," she cried. “A fool any money,” uncle ground between set teeth and hied thence. “A fool and money. So!” he groaned when at the door. He’s died since then. Os course you know we’re poor now as before. —Jeremiah, in Kansas City Star. SCARED BY “TAME” PANTHER Priest Has Experience Which He Is Not at All Anxious to Have Repeated. An adventure with a panther Is related In the Madras Times by the Rev. Father Bartley, who a short while ago was on a visit to an Indian priest at Patiala in a place near a rocky jungle. The Indian priest was aw'ay on a visit to a sick person and Father Bartley went to sleep In the verandah. At about midnight he was wakened by feeling something licking his feet with a great rough tongue. He started up In bed and was horrified to see that a huge beast had put Its forepaws on his bed and was glaring into his eyes. Father Bartley got out of his bed and ran towards the outhouses and called for help. As there was no response he went into the open, gripping a rug and holding it between himself and the beast, which was snarling at him and began to walk round and round him in a wide circle. At laet. Bather Bartley backed toward the railwayline. He was caught by the ankle by a wire and fell flat upon his back. The 4>east sprang through the air and ‘alighted a couple of yards away. There was a red light close by and possibly its gleaming eyes gave the beast a fright, as it turned round with a snarl and suddenly ran away and disappeared into the darkness of the night. The next morning the Indian priest told Father Bartley that the panther was a tame one and belonged to a railway auditor, and that it must have got loose that night. Tennyson’s Love for America. Tennyson had some warm friends among Americans, and he once spoke of the Constitution* of the United States as a noble constitution. In 1887 Walt Whitman sent Tennyson hfs photograph, and in acknowledging it Tennyson wrote: “Dear Walt Whitman —I thank you for your kind thought of me. I value the photograph much, and I wish that I could see not only this same picture, excellent as I am told it is, but also the living original. May he still live and flourish for many years to be. The coming year (1888) should give new life to every American who has breathed a breath of that soul which Inspired the great founders of the American Constitution, whose work you ape to celebrate. Truly the mother country, pondering on this, may feel that how much so ever the daughter owes to her, she, the mother, has nevertheless something to learn from the daughter. Especially I would note the care taken to guard a noble Constitution from rash and unwise innovators." Whiskers Killed Her Love. Love is long suffering and tough, pationt and forgiving’ but balks sometimes over what might be considered a little thing—or several little things —whiskers, for example, as witness the case ot a sixty-two-years-old maid who told a New York judge that she was all ready to marry a roaring blade of seventy-five, and would have done so but for his neglect—to shave. When he came before her with all those whiskers on him she weakened. “He killed my love,” said the lady, and sighed. The court sighed, too, at the thought of tragedy. It must have been a horrible death to die. Editorial Elysium. “Fellow, dropt into the office the other day and ordered the paper, and we were pleased. Said it w*s a good paper, and we were glad. Said it was more than worth the money to any man of intelligence, and we were tickled. Said it was the mainstay of the town, and we were supertickled. Said it was the greatest booster and the most reliable townbuilder and developer in this whole community, and we yelled with joy. Paid for his papor, and —we slid gently to the floor in blissful unconsciousness. Nature had reached its limit.” —Altoona Tribuna.

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