Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 49, Decatur, Adams County, 26 February 1916 — Page 4

J — DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company LEW Q. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mail 52.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Postofflce in Decatur, ndiana, as second-class matter. The business men are some spellers and the high school students will have to brush up a little. At that, Miss Helen Walters deserves much credit, for she battled against several men for an hour, and proved her ability beyond question. County Chairman Henry B. Heller is planning a number of schools for the election board officials to be held over this county next week. Meetings will be held at Decatur,: Monroe. Berne, Geneva and perhaps in other parts of the county. Hear J. A. M. Adair at the court house, Friday evening. March 3rd. This distinguished citizen of the eighth district, who has been your representative in congress for ten , years, is now a candidate for govern- i or and is deserving of your support. You should hear him discuss the big 1 issues of this campaign. Allen county is preparing for the < celebration of the Centennial and has i employed a Chicago mau to write the 1 pageant that is to be presented in 1 * June. It will be a big event and will show the progress made in Fort Wayne and Alien county during the hundred years past. Other counties 1 and cities are planning. What about ' Decatur and Adams county? Shall | we sit idly by and watch others do things? Please it's time to awaken. The candidates have about ten days to finish their work and then its up , to you. Every voter in the county 1 should vote. If you don't exercise ' your right of suffrage, then you have no room for complaint if things don't suit you. We hav’nt much tithe for the fallow who is always telling you how a thing ought to be done but don’t help to do it. There is nothing about this primary that needs to frighten you for the ballot will explain itself. Place your mark on the line opposite the name you wish to vote for and be careful not to cross it below the line. If you don’t understand it, ask the election ocicials. American shipyards are crowded with work for the first time in decades. Ship building companies are refusing contracts for new types of vessels, and confining construction to types for which plans have been drawn. A news dispatch says that with 230 merchant vessels, with a total tonnage of about 1,000,000 tons building, or about to be started, the United States is being outstripped in

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’ construction only by Great Britain. : and navigation bureau officials see in the boom a prospect that the country . may recover the position it held be- ’ fore the civil war when it was the foremost nation in shipbuilding. The amount tonnage under construe- : tion in American yards has doubled within the last year. It has increased nearly 50 per cent since December 1, and yards are so full with orders that many have work that will keep them employed until well into 1917. Thirtynine ships have been completed since last July.—Philadelphia Palladium. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CONGRESSMAN. I 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 CONGRESSMAN. I am a candidate for the democratic nomination for congressman. JACOB F. DENNY, Portland. Ind. FOR SURVEYOR. Grover C. Baumgartner of Berne, Ind., authorizes us to announce his name as a candidate for surveyor of Adams county, subject to the decision of the voters at the primary to be held March 7, 1916. mch6 FOR SURVEYOR. Please announce my name as a candidate for county surveyor of Adams county, subject to the decision of the county primary to be held Tuesday, March 7. mch-6 ORVAL HARRUFF. FOR SHERIFF. Please arnounce the name of Ed Green of Decatur, as a candidate for county shoriff, second term, subject to the decision of the democratic primary, March 7, 1916. ED GREEN. FOR AUDITOR. You are authorized to announce my name as a candidate for auditor of Adams county, subject to the decision of the democratic primary to be held March 7, 1916. MENNO S. LIECHTY, Monroe, Ind. FOR AUDITOR. Please announce my name as a candidate for auditor of Adams county, subject to the decision of the democratic primary, March 7. JOHN MOSURE. French Township. FOR AUDITOR. You are authorized to announce the name of Ed L. Kintz of Decatur, as a candidate for the democratic nomination for auditor of Adams county, subject to the division of the primary to be held March 7. ED. L. KINTZ. 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, 1316. ROBERT SCHWARTZ. FOR COMMISSIONER. You are authorized to announce my name as a candidate for commissioner of the Third district, Adams county, Indiana, subject to the decision of the democratic primary to be held March 7, 1916. JOS. M. PEELE.

FOR COMMISSIONER. Please announce my name as a candidate for commissioner of Adams county, from the first district, subject to the decision of the democratic primary election to be held March 7. DAVID J. DILLING. FOR COMMISSIONER. Please announce my name as a candidate for commissioner of the Third dlsty'ct. subject to the decision of the primary to be held March 7. BART BOICE, Wabash Township. You are authorised to announce that Jacob A. Moser of Monroe township is a Democratic candidate for commissioner of the 3rd District of Adams County, subject to the decision of the Primary*to be held Tuesday, March 7th. JACOB A. MOSER. FOR CORONER You are authorized to announce my name as a candidate tor coroner of Adams county, subject to the decision of the democratic primary to be held March 7, 1916. DR. D. D. CLARK. 1 FOR TREASURER. Please announce the name of George E. Kinzle as a candidate for county treasurer, subject to the decision of the voters at the democratic primary to be held March 7, 1916. ' GEORGE E. KINZLE. FOR TREASURER. Please announce my name as a candidate for treasurer of Adams county,

. subject to the decision of the demoi eratic voters at the primary to be . held March 7, 1916. W. J. ARCHBOLD. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. ‘ Please announce my name as a can- - didate for representative from Adams county, subject to the decision of the ! democratic primary to be held March 7th. R. C. PARKISH. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. Joseph W. Walker of Geneva hereby announces his name as a candidate for representative from Adams county, subject to the decision of the democratic primary to be held March 7th. JOSEPH W. WALKER. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Please announce my name as a candidate for Prosecuting attorney of the 26th judicial circuit, of Adams County, subject to the decision of the voters at the primary to be held on March 7th, 1916. J. FRED FRUCHTE. FOR JOINT SENATOR. I desire to submit my name to the voters of Adams Blackford and Wells counties as a candidate on the democratic ticket for joint senator for these counties, at the primary election March 7, 1916. I take this opportunity of also announcing that if elected it will be my policy to carry out every promise set forth in the democratic platform adopted at the state convention and to abide by the decision of every democratic caucus and uphold the policies adopted by such caucuses. Representing no special class or interests, but expecting, if nominated and elected, to represent all the interests of all the people in this district, I sincerely ask your consideration. HARVEY B. SARK. To the Voters: I am a democratic candidate for the nomination of joint senator at the March 7th primary election, to represent the counties of Adams, Wells and Blackford. If you believe I can and will properly represent you I will be thankful for your votes. ABRAM SIMMONS. | DOINGS IN SOCIETY ! 3 rantrrtts ■■■■ WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Monday. Pythian Sisters’ Silver Jublilee —K of P. Home. Evangelical Apple Pie Social—Ed Whitright Home. Research —Mrs. Will Kremers. Tuesday. Pythian Needle Club. —K. of P. Home. Royal Neighbors' Anniversary Celebration. Elks' Party for Ladies. Woman’s Civic Improvement Society—At Library. Se Strong! It is an interesting thing to note. that, however one may realize his own weakness.and shortcoming. he may not only make a stiff fight against it. but sound the battle of rally that may be a hefp to others. The following, .‘Be Strong.” published by the Fort Wayne News, was written by Maltie D. Babcock, a minister. who several years ago committed suicide by jumping overboard a vessel enroute home from Italy: Be strong! We are not here to play—to dream to drift. We have hard work to do aud loads to lift. Shun not the struggle—face it; ’tis God's gift. Be strong! Say not the days are evil.' Who’s to blame? And fold the hands and acquiesce—9 shame! Stand up, sixak out, and bravely, in God’s name. Be strong! it matters not how deep intrench- ’ ed the wrong, How hard the battle goes, the day bow lofig; Faint not —fight on! Tomorrow comes the song. —Maltie D. Babcock. t —— , Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Burkhead enter- . tained at their home at 310 Marshall s street the United Brethren Juniors, there being present thirty-seven in all. The evening was well spent m playing games and in music. Refreshments were served at 9 o’clock. Those present were: Misses Zelma Nelson. Mary y Vian, Marie Gehrig, Lola Baker, Ruth ,f Vian. Martella Kern, Florence Fisher, j. Vernon Burger, Esther Besser, Bere nice Kern. Mildred Fisher, Opal Giancy, Vera May. Pearl May, Edna Smitley, Elizabeth Oran. Sina Fisher, Helen RusSell, Bessie Reynolds, Ramona Snapp, Inez Burger, Edna Swearinger, e Naomi Stuits. Dolores Burkhead; masy ters, Harold Swartz, Kenneth Lake, if Cecelia Melchi, Russell Melchi, y Charles Downs, James Downs, Forest Lake, Wilbur May. Edward, Burkhead, Otto Burkhead, Sylvan Baker, George Reynolds. Milton Swearinger. i- Miss Theo Barger, daughter of Ed r, Barger, of near Magley, and Clint By-

i jerly were quietly married Thursday p evening at the Bargert home by the Rev. Byerly, father of the groom. Only the nearest relatives were present. The couple was given a belling - ly many of their friends, who called n cnly to find that they had slipped 9 away earlier by automobile. 1 The Pythian Sisters’ Needle Club will be entertained Tuesday.afternoon at thj> Pythian Home by Mrs. Sadie } Miller, Mrs. Jennie Miller, Mrs. i-'lo Patton and Mrs. Ed Ahr. The K of C. hall saw the usual con- • genial gathering for the St. Vincent de Paul monthly card party yesterday. Both five hundred and pedro were played and prizes were awarded to E Mrs Joe Tonuelier, Mrs. L. A. Holt--1 house and Mrs. Herman Tettman. ) 1 The Philathea Class of the Baptist Sunday school was entertained by . Mrs. Tom Druley in a delightful way last eevning. The reading of “The . Stranger's Pew” by Alice Brandyberry t was delightfully received by the twelve present and the social period, with its , appetizing refreshments, was equa’ly pleasant. Mrs. Rogers of Missouri, who is the guest of her son. the Rev. G. Rogers, was a guest of the class Mrs. H. R. Moltz and Mrs. John Heller entertained informally at a thimble party yesterday afternoon at the Heller home for Mrs. Florence DeVilbiss of Detroit. Mich., who is visiting here. Forty-five ladies were guests and enjoyed the afternoon in reunion with the guest of honor. Miss Kathryn Eg ly of Berne sang and played and added pleasure to the entertainment. The officers of the Methodist Mite society entertained yesterday afternoon in the church parlors, this being the closing meeting of the year when officers were elected and plans for the new year were discussed. Nearly the entire staff of officers was reelected, the new staff in completeness being: President, Mrs. C. L. Walters; first vice, Mrs. J. W. Tyndall: second vice, Mrs. B. J. Rice; third vice, Mrs. Charles Elzey; fourth. Mrs. Dan Sprang: secretary, Mrs. Joe McFarland ; assistant secretary, Mrs. A. D. Suttles; treasurer, Mrs. Jesse Dailey; assistant treasurer. Mrs. J. Myers. Refreshments of cake and coffee were very fine. "Resolved, That a Woman’s Responsibilities in Life are Greater than a Man’s” is the subject of the debate for the Evangelical Ladies’ Aid Mondayevening at their apple social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Whitright on Line street. The affirmative side will be taken by Mrs. Arthur Hooten, Mrs. Eugene Runyon and Mrs. Fred Linn; and the negative by Arthur Hooten, Rev. J. H. Rilling and Leonard Merryman. Each guest will pay two cents for every seed in the apple he brings/ There will be other specialties on a program and also several apple contests. gaVeTbanSt r— Male Choir of Mennonite Church at Berne Gave a Banquet. — * FOR N. T. RAY At Alpine Hotel—Goes to Bluffton, Ohio, to Manage Business College. One of the big social affairs of Berne was the banquet last evening at the Alpjpe hotel for N. T. Ray by the Male Chorus of the Mennonite church. Mr. Ray is a member of the chorus, but he leaves soon to go to Bluffton, Ohio, where he will be manager of the business college. Mr. Ray has been a traveling salesman for the Hartford City Glove company, but has resigned that position to become manager of the business college. The banquet was a fine one, served in the popular hotel’s best style. Covers were laid for twenty-five. n OPERATION TUESDAY. Mrs. Minnie Daniels, who left two weeks ago for Rochester, Minn., to be ' with her son-in-law and daughter. Dr. ’ and Mrs. Frank Mann, of the Mayo Clinic, will undergo operation next . Tuesday. She has been takir.g treatt Eients there, has had a thorough ex- . amination, and her ailment seems to ’ be chiefly of the gall duct, with other complications. She will enter thb hosjfital Monday and Tuesday will have the operation. Dr. Mayo will operate. Her condition is favorable to recov- . ery, it is said. FOR SALE—A fresh Durham cow, a / good one. Nathan Ehrman, Magley t R. F. D. No. 1. 49t3 _ LOST—Purse containing $5 and small change, also other articles. Either .’ on interurban car or on Marshall street, between Second and Filth. 1 Finder return to Miss Marguerite Bur- • nett, or to this office. 4Zt3

fl SHOES $ Kl FOR A SONG AND Rubbers Given Three Days Sale THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY With every cash purchase of Mens, Boy and Ladies shoes, selling price $3.00 and ovt | we will give one pair ot first quality RUBBEI Free. Winnes Shoe Store HOME OF GOOD SHOES

TOOL CM_BORNS| Burning of Tool Car in G. R. & I. Freight Caused Set-off at Williams. THE BLOCK SYSTEM Prohibited Passing of Passenger Train Which Was Delayed in Arrival. The passenger train on the G. R. & I. railroad, due here at 1:05 <> ■ n this afternoon was a trifle late, owing to-the burning of a tool car in a freight ityie. The tool car was taken up at Hoagland to be carried south, but caught fire, presumably from a stove, and was set on a side track at Williams. This occurred about 10:30 o'clock this morning, The fire burned quite briskly and it is said nothing was left of the car but the irons. It was still too hot to be moved, by the time the passender train was due to pass, and owing to the block system which does not allow the passing of trains going in the same direction in the same block, the passenger was delayed. CHRISTIAN CHURCH SERVICES j The church orchestra will give a | concert at 9:05 a. nt. Bible school at 9:15 a. m. Frank Kern, Supt Albert Gehrig will render a cornet solo. Song birds also vill add to the joy of the morning service. Preaching at 10:45 a. m. followed by the communion service. Junior endeavor 2:30 p. m. Senior Endeavor r.t 0:00 p. m.. Arthur Gamer. lead>r. 1 Evening worship at 7:oo.^The r as-' ' ter will apeak on: “Why Christians should observe the First Day O s the Week.” SMALL POX AT MAGLEY , Th etown of Magley, it is said, has several cases of small pc\ The st .re t and postoffice. it is said, wa- closed on Washington’: birthday f,. fecting, and business has be n rc-um-ed. although severalether houses . ; re quarantined. a coloniTl ’ (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) • at the hospital, remembering each one of the club, after a postal shower: i .My quotation for the day. "A little • pleasure, now and then is relished by ■ the best of men.” i For want of something else to do . I write these lines to be read through To have them read I will no t urge You have a judge in Mrs. Burdge. Better than postals i To keep this stuff from public light I address all to Mrs. Hite. ! Tri. Be , f “ rc and after “Peration i I telt so old —as old as Cain ■ Now 1 will rank with Mrs. Bain. First card received. DEMOCRAT WANT A1 1 PAY BIG 3

I First card received —instead of fifth— The one filled out by Martha Smith. Kannie Fristoe—your name's ail right,! From rhyme to rhythm it holds me i tight. Sarah Fisher has my real name, We can’t help it—the way we came. Friday's paper. Mrs. Sholty’s theme—she sure will give. The only place on earth to live. New arrivals. New things wear well—better than old. They'll prove it so —Walters. Berry and Mangold First, last and between. A tip-top help is any Billing; She does so well, our Mrs. Rilling. Willing workers aud no dodgers Are Mrs. Rilling and Mrs. Rogers. A busy bee Mrs. Borton proves. To turn off work—the work she loves. On committees —as good as these I know you’ll say—is Molly C. You'll find to year—like rubber tires That little mite—Mrs. John T. Myers To Mrs. Davison— Rather freakish'' I’m bound to say. To cry or pout it doesn't pay. i The Petersons and Davisons will al- 1 ways live aud last < Through generations yet to co,me as well as through those past.

Abram Simmons I ® 'if • ■ yc '' i Candidate for Joint Senator I PrimS Ticket at the I Primary Election March 7,191 & I A J " T ° Rfpresent I Ada ® s > Blackford and Wells Counli* 1

| Mrs. Shearer and Mrs. Teeth : Are from among the best : | I 1 She proves herself —our Mrs. j. For Goldie Smith « KI When names are scar, • -w t : * 1 too, We stop at Smith—tin ( A friend in ne« d - | 3 Mrs. Battenburg has v duntsc' substitute to ie j And write my paper I g i:(; ' and—do—do—this -all—f«-s Mrs. Blackburn’s memory > Historical events to tell. -3H V ifrs. Crabbs is second i« st t : I She knows it *ll—most every* o Unless behind . <C There sure is one who n-ver z But sure to smile. Mrs a (Final) © Miss M^llonee —our m, 1 n I ast. but not least uj i t! • t< Will also celebrate try u.’ ’ it wedding auniverc b One more event—as mi- a-la Jq In ten more days—’tis n> v , fl A reason for ail I ■ _ All this J Write upon » § 'fl Ciosply allied to a tur . ' ’fl When read, once, this -p Consign it quick to hot. jj With pleasant ; m r, MRS. S E. CiU “ —