Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 99, Decatur, Adams County, 25 April 1916 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published (very Evantag except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rate* Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mall 26 cents Per Year, by mall 62.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Postofflce tn Decatur, ndlana, as second-class matter. The children may be assured that they will get the slides for their play grounds. The fund is growing and from this time on it will continue to grow. You should help boost. Its a good thing and it pays to be an optimist. Subscribe now. The securing of slides for the children of Decatur In a wormy movement and you are urged to contribute your share. The fund is well started and if two hundred people each give a dollar we could purchase two of these modern fun giving inventions. Won’t you give yours. Adams county is well represented today at the democratic state convention, more than double the number of delegates being in the crowd which left this morning for Indianapolis. The convention promises to be one of the greatest in history and Adams county men will have their share in the various proceedings. The meeting of the citizens of Adams county next Thursday evening is of more importance than any thing we know of. It means for a community to awaken as they will if they let themselves out tor a good old fashioned Old Home Week and Centennial celebration. Every business man of Decatur should be present and so should every one else who believes in doing things. Support your government. Its the best in the world. The easiest thing you can do is to find fault and to criticize. No human being is pcfect and. Just as this is a truth, so is it a truth that no administration could do every thing just as you would have it, but the fact is evident that President Wilson has made good, has made a wonderful record and is deserving of your heartiest cooperation. In rather striking contrast to the course of his immediate prodecessor in that high office, Ex-President Taft proclaims the belief that the discussion of foreign affairs is no place for the introduction of either partisan politics or violent criticism of the president. The efforts to peacefully adjust our differences with foreign powers is iu no sense a question of party politics. In the consideration of matters of this kind the truest type of American citizenship will be very certain to rise above the carping criticism and the cheap nagging that is all too often our practice in the discussion of political differences. —Fort Wayne Sentinel.

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| DOINGS IN SOCIETY | WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday. Pythian Sisters' Needle Chtb — Pythian Home. St. Vincent de Paul charity ball and -*‘»d party. Wednesday. Baptist Aid —Mrs. Henry Betz. Afternoon Club—Mrs, P. J. Hyland, (evening.) Loyal Temperance Legion—M. E. Church. Thursday. Mt. Pleasant Mite —Mrs. John Cline. Evangelical Aid —Mrs. Tom Kern. Ben Hur Called Meeting. Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid —Mrs. E. G. Coverdale. Friday. \ Christian Aid —Mrs. J. E. Anderson. Research Club Closing Banquet—K. of P. Home. Zion Lutheran Aid—Mrs. Julius Haugk hostess at school house. z To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved. —MacDonald. A very good time was had at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Railing In Union township on Easter Sunday Dinner and supper was served to the guests. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John A. Peoples, Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Krueckeberg and family. Lydia and Paul; Mr. and Mrs. Gust Bleeke and family, Helen and Lawrence; Linnle, May, Esther and -Teresa Railing, Richard Bleeke, Alva Railing, Vena Bohnke and Mrs. Louis Koenemann. The Zion Lutheran Ladies’ Aid society will meet all day Friday in the schoolhouse. Mrs. Julius Haugk will serve the dinner at noon. Mrs. Chris Strebe went to Monmouth to visit with Mrs. W. A. Fonner and Miss Martha Fonner. Mrs. J. S. Peterson. Worthy Matron of the Decatur Eastern Star left this morning at 10:25 for Indianapolis to attend the grand chapter which convenes tomorrow morning. The other delegates will go tomorrow. The Research club will have its clos- . ing banquet Friday evening, at the I Knights of Pythias Home, the banquet . to be served by the Pythian Sisters. > The East Indian poet, Tagore, who 1 won the recent Noebel prize, was studied by the Euterpeans at the home of Mrs. J. S. Peterson last evening. Mrs. Fay Smith Knapp was leader. She ' told of his life, the school he estab- > lished for East Indian boys, and several of his poems were given. Miss ■ Congleton read several of his i Thild poems and Mrs. Knapp gave a ' reading of his one-act play, “Chitra”. The program was a fine one. Mrs. E. 1 D. Engeler will have the musical meet- • ing a week from Thursday. A study of the constitution and by- ’ laws of the Tri Kappas was made bv the local sorority last evening at the home of Miss Gladys Myers. Miss • Myers had the study. Refreshments , were served by the hostess following the program. Mrs. Dale Moses will entertain the sorority hi two weeks at her country home north of the city. The Baptist Ladies’ Aid society will meet with Mrs. Henry Betz on Adams street Wednesday afternoon. The big event of the season will be the St. Vincent de Paul charity ball and card party this evening at the Knights of Columbus hall. The Franklin orchestra of Fort Wayne will play. The Mt. Pleasant Mite society will hold an important meeting Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Cline. All are requested to attend. Invitations have been issued by Mrs. J. H. Bremerkamp and daughter, Genevieve, for a party Thursday in

compliment to their daughter and sister, Mr>. Frank of Terre Haute. Miss Helen Aurentz arrived today from Fort Wayne to be the guest of Miss Agnes Kohne and to attend the St. Vincent de Paul charity ball and card party this evening. Miss Garnet Kilbourne will return to the Sacred Heart academy, Fort Wayne, after a visit here at the U. Delninger home. Sunday was one of the most enjoyable Easters spent for some time by John G. Sheets and four of his children and their families. The day was spent at the father’s home in Union township, this being the first time in fourteen years that the four children sat down at their father's table to eat dinner together. The daughters prepared a fine dinner, no good thing being spared for that day. The time was spent in a most enjoyable way visiting with each other. Those present were: John G. Sheets. Mr. and Mrs. John Daugherty and family, and Ora Sheets of Union township; Mrs. Harry Driver and daughter, Elizabeth, of near Lima, Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McConnell of near Convoy, Ohio. TAGGART DOES NOT WANT U. S. SENATORSHIP (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) Asked today to explain the demand for Taggart as the candidate for the short term, one of the state officers said that the French Lick hotel man is known as an organizer de luxe. “He would throw hhnself into the fight with all his vast resources and would be the brains and energy of the democratic campaign,” this official said. “Taggart can go to hundreds of men who are personally indebted to him and would go any length for him. Without the slightest doubt Tom Taggart will be the nominee.” Six energetic candidates were pulling wires today for the nomination for lieutenant governor. Well to the '.op in this crowd was Fred Van Nuys. state senator from Madison county, who now lives in lndianai>olis. Van Nuys was senate floor leader during the recent session of the legislature. He was mentioned frequently as a democratic candidate for governor until John A. M. Adair decided to make the race. Other candidates for lieutenant governor are John C. Brandaman of Brownstown, floor leader in the house in the 1915 legislature; Jason J. Niblick of Vincennes; Will A. Yarling of Shelbyville; Lew M. O'Bannon, editor of Corydon; and Clay W. Metsker of Plymouth. There are six candidates for state statistician. They are Thomas W Brolly, incumbent; George Franklin of Lafayette; George L. Beers of Osgood J. P. Hemphill, of Rising Sun; William Black of Rushville, and S. W. Kann of Ligonier. Two active candidates are after the nomination for superintendent of public instruction. They are Daniel C. Mclntosh of Worthington and Samuel C. Scott of New Albany. The following candidates for re-elec-tion faced no opposition: Homer L. Cook for secretary of state; Dale J. Crittenberger for auditor of state; George A. Bit tier for treasurer <f state; Phil Zoercher for reporter cf the supreme court and E. B. Stotzenbur for attorney general. At democratic state headquarters today it was said that so far as known there will be only one contest among the judgeships. This contest is between John C. McNutt of Martinsville and Edwin Corr of Bloomington, candidates for appellate judge for the southern district. Headquarters knew of no opposition to James A. Moran for renominatiou for appellate judge for the northern district or Charles A. Cox and Douglas Moris for renomination for supreme judges. —o FAMOUS YANKfcS COMPOSER H. CLAY WORK AND SONGS Only those who lived during the civil war can realize the power and influence exercised by the song writers of the time. Henry Clay Work, who was born at Middletown, Connecticut, in 1832, was imprisoned in Missiuri for Helping a fugitive slave to escape. He was a printer by trade and wrote "Kingdom Coming,” “Babyloa is Fallen,” and in his “Come Home, Dear Father, Come Home,” was a temperance sermon that never has seemed to lose Its plaintive appeal. He was the author of “Grandfather’s Clock,” and at one time member of the music firm of Root & Cady, Chicago. His songs had a great vogue in their time and still continue in the melodies of the old days. Several of Work's famous old songs appear in “Heart Songs” now offered by this paper to its readers. A complete library of American song. See coupon elsewhere in this i issue.

ENGINEER DEAD Frank Beard, G. R. & 1. Engineer on Night Train Number Four, Dead FROM THE INJURIES Sustained Yesterday Afternoon when Engine Turned Over on Side. Engineer Frank Beardfl of the G. R & 1., living in Grand Rapids, died at 7:30 o'clock last night in Petosky, Mich., from Injuries sustained early m the afternoon when the engine of passenger train No. 4 turned over onto its side. His fireman was scalded »eriously but not fatally. No passengers were hurt. According to word received here, a broken switch point caused the fatal smash, sending the engine and tender onto their sides. No 4, due here at 1:15 o'clock this morning was on time in spite of the accident as another train was made up at Grand Rapids and operated aver the southern divis--1 lon.—Fort W’ayne Journal Gazette. THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET. A Famous Song and Its Composer. Samuel Woodworth, the son of a modest Massachusetts farmer, was born in Scituate, that state, January 19, 1785. While the family were poor ' and had no luxuries, their lot was no worse than that of the ordinary New England family, and they lived in • comporative comfort. While his life was a succession of ambitions, attempts and failures, his tame rests secure on his faithful portrayal of the old fashioned well and weather-beaten well-sweep, universally to be found on the farms of that day. While living In New York City, on Duane street, he came home one ’ July day, nearly overcome with the heat, and with nothing to drink but • the tepid water of the city—ice being 1 unknown In those days in the sum : mer months —he exclaimed to his wife: “What would I not give this i moment for a long draught from the . old oaken bucket hanginng in my fa . ther's well!” “Samuel!” replied his wife, “wouldn’t that be a good subject for l a poem?” Forthwith he sat down—the thronging recollections of his childhood crowded thick upon him — and that charming idyll of tme bucolic New England sprang into sheath less life and fame. The music is said to have been adapted from an ani cient Scottish melody by Frederick Smith. Woodworth died in 1852. This song, like so many of the heart lyrics of an elder day, is found in the famous song collection called “Heart Songs”—which this paper is offering nearly free of cost to its readers. We recommend them to look for the Heart Songs coupon, to be found elsewhere tn this paper today—and learn the terms upon which this re markable book can be had. DON’T NEGLECT KIDNEYS. Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer’s Prescription, Overcomes Kidney Trouble. It is now conceded by physicians that the kidneys should have more attention as they control the other organs to a remarkable degree and do a tremendous amount of work in removing the poisons and waste matter from the system by filtering the blood. The kidneys should* receive some assistance when needed. We take less exercise, drink less water and often eat more rich, heavy food, thereby forcing the kidneys to do more work than nature intended. Evidence of kidney trouble, such as lame back, annoying bladder troubles, smarting or burning, brick-dust or sediment, sallow complexion, rheumatism, maybe weak or irregular heart action, warns you that your kidneys require help immediately to avoid more serious trouble. An ideal herbal compound that has had most remarkable success as a kidney and bladder remedy is Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root. There is nothing else like it. It is Dr. Kilmer’s prescription used in private practice and ft is sure to benefit you. Get a bottle from your druggist. However, it you wish first to get this great preparation send ton cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y„ for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention the Daily Democrat.) —Advt. FOR SALE. Early vegetable plants at Werder Sisters, 602 Marshall street. 'Phone 347. 95t6 FURHEN',. ! Fields sot spring crops. Inquire of J. K. Niblick, R. r . jj. No. 8, or tele phone 6-T. 3»tf

Big Rug and Carpet Sale Just at House Cleaning Time If at any time of the year you need a new nig ® r car P el in your home it is at house cleaning time. If you have’nt started that pleasant Job this week you II be at it in a few days. Make the home look a I* more cheerful and neat by gracing the f ,O f .l:. rug or carpet which can be had at a small cost R g and carpet sale. The price of the rugs and carpets are a y S e ® n such materials have greatly advanced wr All Wool Carpets, regular 75c value, this sale, y<l •‘4 Wool Carpets, regular 65c value, this sale, yd. % Wool Carpels, regular 50c value, this sale, y< • »/ 4 Wool Carpets, regular 45c values, this sale, yd . •■ •- Hemp Carpets, regular price 35c, this sale, a big 'a Velvet Rugs—Just the thing for that room. THESE PRICES ALONE WILL SELL THESE Rl GS. Velvet Rugs. 11-3x12, regular value $28.50, [ llis JJ4.00 Velvet Rugs, 11-3x12, regular price $22.50, this sale $ • • Velvet Rugs, 9x12, regular price $22.50, this sale sl9. Velvet Rugs, 9x12, regular price SIB.OO. this sale sl6-o« Tapestry Rugs, 9x12, regular price $17.00. this sale ... ...lILoO Brussels Stair Carpets, regular price $1.25 yard, this sak only 98c Tapestry Stair Carpets, regular price 75c, this sale .63c B-Grade Inlaid Linoleum, regular price $2.50, this sale ... .$2.10 E-Grade Linoleum, regular price, $1.60, this sale $1.35 Door Mats, all sizes, from 1° sl-18 Don’s drag the dirt into your house when a door mat will take it. Wool Fiber Rugs, good to cover a vacant spot from $5.98 to $7.50 Syrmna Rugs, 30x3, only ...08c We cany a complete line of Kirsch’s sash, curtain and arch rods. Ail colors and sizes. LET US HELP YOU MAKE THE HOME LOOK CHEERFUL WE’LL GLADLY DO IT. WE HAVE EVERY THING FOR IT.

KOKOMO MAN AND WIFE ARE HELPED Mr. and Mrs. Mitt Vandebur Tell of Their Relief Through Tanlac Kokomo, Ind., April 25 —Mr. and Mrs. Milt Vaudebur, well known Kokomo people who live at 619 West Markland avenue, have both been relieved of troubles through the use of Tanlac the Master Medicine. Mr. Vandebur, who is a drayman, recently said: “My wife and I have suffered from stomach trouble for a long time. It seemed that our food formed in a hard knot in the pit of the stomach. We also had neadaehes and were subject to dizzy spells that were alarming. “Since taking Tanlac both of us are greatly improved in every way. Our appetites are better and we seem to be digesting our food properly. The pains in the stomach have disappeared, the headaches have vanished, and the dizziness has been relieved. We certainly can recommend this wonderful medicine.” Thousands of Indiana people have derived benefit from Tanlac and given testimony Bimiliar to that of the Master Medicine., Tanlac is excellent as a tonic, invigorant, appetizer and blood purifier and is beneficial tor stomach, liver and kidney trou-. bles and affections of the mucus membranes. Tanlac is sold exclusively in Decatur at the Smith, Yager & Falk drug store.—Adv. FOR SALE. One set of heavy harness, 1 set ot farm harness, 1 set ot buggy harness, all new, hand made. Harness oil right, as long as it lasts. Stop at 506 So. 13th St., and get the price. 12-f-s-4wks W. H. AMRINE. LOW RATE EXCURSIONS to ST. LOUIS, MO. via CLOVER LEAF ROUTE Saturdays, April 22 and 29 $5.00 from Decatur See Agent for particulars.

A FEW ITEMS FROM PREBLE Roy Cable is the new Pipe Line (Walker from Huntington, Ind., to the Indiana-Ohio state line. Succeeding the old veteran Chas. Ballard who walked this beat for over 20 years. f — Sunday was a bad day for the new Easter bonnets. 1 —— Henry Ehlerding is building a new house on his farm North east of Pre--1 ble and the boys are already getting ■ the Bells ready. But not for Henry, t < John Kirschner is the owner of a . fine new Studebaker automobile. i Although Preble is considered about t the wettest spot in Adams County, the l farmers seem to be about as far along with their spring work as those that come here from Dry territory to get their oats moistened. It takes just four-fifths two-bits to ride one Jitney from Preble to Decar tur. > _ ■ Those Spring poets who write so ■ much about “Beautiful Spring” are I evidently single men, and were never ’ intrduced to Carpet beaters, stove-pipe tack hammers, garden rakes and other articles too numerous to mention. Preble was well represented at De- > catur last Friday and Saturday also ■ vice versa. Preble is considerable in favor of Germany, even the 'English” sparrows are more shy than they used to be,

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and August Weriing is trying to kill off a small bunch of “Canada” thista les by turning several hogs in cn a them. Os course they are all "Root- ’ ing” for Germany. > The John Smith family is still quarantined with the small pox. Mrs. J. C. Grandetaff who recently had an operation for appendicitis at the Lutheran hospital returned home last Saturday. * MOTHERS AND WIVES. i Os this country—those who after months and even years of suffering, have been restored to health and 1 serength by that good old-fashioned ' root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pink- : ham's Vegetable Compound — arc - the ones who have spread the good : news of health restored, until today there is hardly a town so small that the women who suffer from female 1 ailments do not depend upon Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to restore health.—Adv. —-*—.. - FOR RENT —Cheap, three large office rooms, on Second street, with water, gas and electric light; also a lodge room with two ante-rooms attached. Enquire of Mrs. Charles A. Dugan. 99tld MACHINISTS WANTED—Machine tool operators can make from 25 cents to 45 cents an hour working piece work. Liberal day rate guaranteed. Non-union men preferred—Apperson Bros. Automobile Co., Kokomo, Indiana. 9’t2