Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 105, Decatur, Adams County, 2 May 1916 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Bvsry Evening Eveept Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company LEW Q. ELLiNGHAM JOHN H. HELLER . rrrr-u,. im i h Subscription Rats* Per Week, by carrier ...a...10 cents Per Tear, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mall 55 cents Per Tear, by mall 12.50 Single Coplea 1 cents Advertising rates made known on , application. Entered at the Poetofllce In Decatur, ndlana, as second-class matter. BE LOYAL TO PRESIDENT:— One of the strongest editorials printed in support of President Wilson appeared recently in the Christian Science Monitor. In part it said: “Now it is obvious that, in a nation of a hundred million of people, there must be not only very discord ant opinions, but many shades of difference within the discord. No matter what position the president may take up. it is sure to seem wrong to many, and inadequate in one way or another to more. In such circumstances the president may not hope for the enthusiastic co-operation of all, perhaps even of many, but he should be able to count, he has a right indeed to count, on the loyalty of the nation, and not to be made to feel that, on one side, he may have to face relentless and unmeasured criticism. and. on the other, passion animating even in treachery. "What is the position that Mr. Wilson has taken up? It is a strict adherence to the law of nations as the war discovered it. He has been asked, by the partisans of one side, to manifest at least a moral support of its contentions. He has been required, by partisans of the other side, to acknowledge that the peculiar conditions which the struggle has brought into being, legitimately justify a departure from the existing letter of international law. He has remained obdurate to each. So far as the questions at issue, between his own countrymen and the belligerents, have been questions of trade, of contraband. or of anything of this nature, he has striven to arrange an accommodation honorable to either. In the one instance in which, however, as he conceives it, the issue is that of humanity, he has been unyielding/’ The effort to convert the old cemetery into a park is a worthy one and deserving of whatever support you can give it The old and neglected cemetery has been an eye sore for many years and it would add very much to that part of the city if it was cleaned up, walks built and flowers and shrubs planted there and then cared for. A city beautiful is one of the best assets for any community. The price of print paper has advanc-

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ed to that point where it la next to , prohibitory and more than that It ‘.s i almost impossible to buy it at any 1 price. This ♦« not a statement made . for any purpose other than to let you i know the facts. In many places the I papers have even now been temporar- 1 ily suspended. We have a sufficient ( supply purchased to imrmit us to oper- , ate about a year if we are careful and If the public will assist us in saving, j It is therefore absolutely necessary ( that we cease for the present giving , out sample copies, and that we send (the paper only to those who want it badly enough to pay for tt. Decatur has a city band and a good I one. The boys under the leadership of Albert Sellemeyer have worked hard for two years and it is admitted that they can furnish as good music as any organization In this part of the state. They are deserving of support and must have it it they continue to exist as an organization. Berne is giving her band S4OO a year for a series of concerts that liven up that place and put them on the map. It seems to us that a city of 5,000 population ought to support a band when the boys have made good as they have here. It is impossible to keep them together for the few times they are used during the year for th£ money thus derived would not buy the music they use. Let’s have a band by all means and let's support it. ganaautnsHunanammsnnstnetn r I DOINGS IN SOCIETY WEEK’B SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday. Three Link Club —I. O. O. F. Hall. Euterpean—Mrs. E. I). Engeler. Wednesday Five Hundred —Mrs. Herman Gillig. Christian Aid Parcels Post and Penny Social—Old Laundry Building. Hard Times Social —U. B. Church Basement. Presbyterian Missionary —Mrs. E. D. Engeler. Wednesday. L. T. L—At M. E. church. Walther League—at School House. Thursday. Methodist Missionary—Mrs. T. W. Holsapple. Friday. Helping Hand—Mrs. Glen Cowan, at Reformed Sunday School Room. Presbyterian C. E. May Party—At the church. I WONDER. I wonder If ever a song was sung, But the singer’s heart sang sweeter? I wonder if ever a rhyme was rung, But the thought surpassed the meter? I wonder if ever the sculptor wrought Till the cold stone echoed his inmost thought? Or if ever a painter, with light and shade. The dream of his inmost soul betrayed ? —Anonymous. The Misses Irene and Vera Eady were hostesses last evening to the Ruth Circle at their home on Tenth street. The rain did not keep away many, and the company numbered eighteen or more. In the absence of the president, Miss Florence Lichten-

steiger, Mra. A. D. Artnxan presided, and Ute minutes of the .preceding meeting were raw! by the secretary, Mine Dorothy Walters, after the opening with the Lord's prayer. An invitation from two of the Ruth Circle girls, the Misses Margaret and Nellie Daniels, to the Lutheran hospital hurses’ training class commencement, May 1-0, in Fort Wayne, was read and several will probably go, The Mittses Daniel will be graduated In this class. There were several business matters discussed) but no definite action taken. During the social the Misses Dorothy and Thelma Williams played, and the hostesses were assisted by their mother. Mrs. J. W. Rabbit, in serving tempting refreshments of ice cream and cake. The class had the pleasure and presence of aeveral new visitors, the being Miss Mildred Strobe. Messrs. Herman Miller and J. W. Rabbltt. The class will meet in two weeks from last evening, Monday. May 15, with the Misses Fanchon and Jessie Magley. Mrs. L. Brueck, Mrs. S. Klenke, Mrs. L. Hohmeyer, Mrs. F. Bahde, E. Bender and Mrs. H. Gerding from Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. August Selklng from Preble, and Mr. and Mrs Biebrich, from Decatur, were entertained over Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Koenemaan. Attend the penny supper and parcels post sale of the Christian Ladies' Aid society at the old laundry building this evening. The supper will begin at six o’clock. Other features later. The public is invited. Mrs. E. D. Engeler will entertain the Euterpeans at their last meeting of the season this evening. Mrs. W. P. Schrock and Miss Grace Miller will have the progrorn The attendance of all is requested. Among the Important social events of the annual spring high school calendar is the junior class reception for the seniors. The event this year promises to be superfine. It will be given Friday evening. May 12, in the Masonic hall. Elaborate preparations are now in progress for the entertain* ment. the several committees having them under way. — Because many will attend the clM* sical missionary society’s convention in Fort Wayne, Thursday, the Help-j ing Hand society will meet on Fri-’ day instead. Mrs. Glen Cowan will be hostess at the Reformed Sunday school room, and either the making of pads and quilts, or bonnets, will be in order. n The Presbyterian advisory board will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at the Erwin & Michaud office. Mrs. Chalmer Niblick returned today to her home in Bluffton. She was accompanied by Miss Mildred Johnson, who will attend the Bluffton high school junior reception. Mesdames W. A. Kuebler, Henry Schulte and Frank Barthol will give a series of two parties at the Kuebler home. Both will be six o’clock luncheons and five hundred parties. There will be eight tables for this evening and ten tables for tomorrow evening’s parties. The Presbyterian' C. E society will have a May pole party at the chureh Friday evening, a program will be given and there will be contests and games. Do not miss it. Mrs. Maria Coffee and Mrs. Anna Egan of Fort Wayne are guests at the Charles Kitsdn and J. W. Bosse homes. The Woman's Home Missionary socie’y of the M. 7. church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. T. W. Holsapple on North Tenth street. She will be assisted by Mrs. Will Butler and Mrs. William Archbold. The subi ject of the study will be" Home MissI ions an Integrating Force”. All are requested to attend. Every member of the lx»yal femperence Legion should attend the meeting tomorrow evening at the M. E. church, when a test of the work gone over will be given and certificates issued. The Three Link club will be entertained this evening after the Rebekah lodge, at the I. O. O. F. hall, by Mesdames Burt Hunsicker and Amos Yoder. Little Johnny Aber, who has made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Mumma. in Union township, since he was a few days old, was eight years old today. Another grandfather, D. J. Aber, of Tucumcari, N. M.. was a guest at the dinner, which was prepared and nicely served by the little boy’s aunt. Miss Josie Mumma. The little fellow was born in New Mexico, and the death of his mother occurred when he was but a few days old. Hie nurse, with other accompanied the funeral party here, and the little boy has since lived with hie grandparents here. Mrs. Dan Hill was given a surprise dinner party today noon by a number

us relatives for her birthday anniversary, Guests were her grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Lord, Miss LI lab Lord of Monmouth; Mrs Ed Johnson. Mra. G Kurt. Mrs. Charles Burr, Mrs. Ed Johnson and children. Ed Kurt; Mrs. I Ira Elzey and sou. Howard. The Walther League will meet to'morrow evening at 8 o’clock at the school house. Miss Tottze Keller entertained a number of her friends at a theater party last evening, after which they went to the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Keller, where more festivity wae had. Games were played and there were contests, and Miss Leona Keller sang a solo. Refreshments were served. Miss Keller was given a number of tins gifts, the day being her birth anniversary. Guests were Lois Connell, Florence BremerJcamp, Florence Holthouse. Mildred, Niblick. Cecil Miller, Leona Keller and Marie Murtaugh. COURT HOUSE NEWS. In the estate of Louise Kennedy, Ed S. Moses reported sale of real estate, which was approved; deed ordered. reported and approved. The current report of Dyonis Schmitt, guardian of Peter J. Braun et al., was approved and the trust continued. In the caee of Ira J. David vs. Charles F. David, answer to interrogatories was filed; reply to second and third paragraphs of answer. The hearing of the claim of Grace B. Lister vs. James L. Gay, admtnis- , trator of the Mary J. Magner estate, was reset for June S. Sarah S. Sheets vs. John G. Sheets, divorce. Appearance by Erwin for defendant. Rule to answer. The caee of The State of Indiana on the Relation of Fred C. Morgan vs. Phil L. Macklin, superintendent of construction, has been venued to 1 the Allen elreuit court. Ten days’ i time is given to perfect the change. Attorney D. B. Erwin has filed a j new case for Old Adams County • Bank vs. Fred Kittle, on notes, de- • mand $l6O. - — ; Licensed to marry: James J. ! Phillips, marshal of Bryant, born • September 13, 1856. son of John Phil-. ! lips, and Norma Ward Palmer, of Geneva, born February 15, 1880, daugh- , ter of James Ward. The groom’s [ first wife is deceased and the bride was divorced from her first husband November 18, 1915. Franklin Mosure took out letters of administration on the estate of Louisa Zaugg. His bond is $3,000. Lavina A. Kern, administratrix of ( ithe estate of Rachel A. Kern, was authorized tq expend not more than SIOO to purchase a tombstone. Fred Lulliman, administrator of the estate of Anna Lulleman, filed final report which was approved and I . , he was discharged as administrator. There was no inheritance tax found due. Real estate transfers: Gust A. Brandt te William Schaadt, realty in Jefferson township, $3300; Nettie B. Aurand et al to Leah E. Apt, lot 657, Decatur. $1; Leah Apt to Frank Aurand, et al, ; lot 657, Decatur, sl. FOOT WAS BURIED HERE. Cornelius Rademacker, who was operated upon at St. Joseph's hospital yesterday afternoon, when Dr. Rosenthal amputated hfs right leg just above the ankle, has recovered from the anaesthetic and indications are that he will entirely recover. The foot was brought here this afternoon by Leon Rademacker and Thomas Ehinger and buried at St. Joseph’s cemetery. Nick Miller, who was at the hospital when the operation was performed, returned home last night. TO THOSE INTERESTED IN CURITY.Dear Friends: — Pleaae do not forget to do some thinking along thia line: Have I a good title to my fam? Have I a good title to my city property? Have lan abstract,of its title? Was an abstract ever made of it? How long have I been in possession? If I have no abstract, why didn’t I insist on one when I bought? Did I inherit my farm? Were the court proceedings all regular and proper? Now please remember, nowadays, when you sell your property and give deed the purchaser demands good title. Then it is up to you to have an abstract made and if there are any defects in your title, to have them corrected. Why not have that abstract made now? We will make it up for you at a reasonable charge. Our office is next door to the postoffice. Respectfully, THE BOWERS REALTY COMPANY. F. M. SCHIRMELEY. FRENCH (jUTNN. DEMOCRAt’waNT AD3 PAY BIG

TICKETSJELUNC i For High School Class Play “Esmeralda” Thursday Night at the BOSSE OPERA HOUSE Same Cast Gave the Junior Play Last Year—Miss Cravens Directress. One of the biggest events of the school year will take place Thursday ’evening, May 4, at the Bosse opera ' house, in the shape of the senior class play, “Esmeralda.” Every one remembers the excellent play given by the junior class of last year. The play this year will be given by almost the same cast—so the play this year cannot be otherwise than a success. Under the capable douching of Miss Cravens the cast has completed its preparation and is ready to afford the public the biggest and best night's entertainment of the year. Tickets can be secured of any senior and may be reserved Thursday morning at 7:30 at the Holthouse drug store. The price of admission is 35 cents to all. The cast follows: Mr. Elbert Robers. a North Carolina farmer —Alex Sutton. Mrs. Lydia Arm Rogers, his wife — Zelna Stevens. Miss Esmeralda Rogers, his daughter —Grace Garard. Dave Hardy, a young North Carolinian —Ghalmer Porter. Mr. Estabrook, a man of leisure — Ishmael Macy. Mr. Jack Desmond, an American artist in Paris —Edgar Moyer. Miss Nora Desmond, his sister — ' Hope Hoffman. Miss Kate Desmond, his sister — ' Bessie Davis. “Marquis” de Montessin, a French adventurer —Paris Vizard. George Drew, an American speculator—Charles McCollough. Sophia, a maid—Blanche Biggs. Time—Present. Scene—North Carolina, near “Elizabethville,” and. Paris. MOOSE DANCE’FRIDAY NIGHT. 1 The Moose dance scheduled for next ' Thursday night will be postponed until next Friday night on account of the senior class play to be given at the Bosse opera house. Dancing i class at 7:30 p. m. Regular dance ■at 8:30 p. m The public is cordially invited to attend. BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE. o FLAGS FOR DECORATION DAY Flags for decoration day may be secured by the various G. A. R. committees on decoration, at the store cf Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson. —o OFFICE WILL CLOSE. Beginning with Wednesday, May 3, my office will be closed every Wednesday afternoon till November 1. DR. WEAVER.

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