Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 120, Decatur, Adams County, 19 May 1916 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Bunday by The Decatur Democrat Company LEW G. ELLINQHAM JOHN H. HELLER 1 Subscription Ratos Per Week, by carrier 10 cent* Per Tear, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents ' Per Tear, by mall 12.50 i Hingis Copies 2 cents { Advertising rates made known on application. — i Entered at the Postofflce in Decatur, ndlana, as second-class matter. We have a proposition from a com ] pany which would like to locate its plant here, and ask only free rent for one year and financial assistance for , a few thousand dollars. We might ( land it if we had an organization to ( go after it. Why not Decatur as well , as any place on earth? Colonel Roosevelt went to Detroit . today and told the neighbors of Henry Ford what he thought about him and his peace project, comparing him to the Torries of ’76 and the Copperheads of ’63. but Henry will continue to make Fords and receive the usual amount of free advertising which may be what he is after more than anything else. Quit looking backward. Let the dead past bury the dead. Don’t talk about the failures of yesterday, but about the hopes of the future and we will get ahead a lot faster and so much easier. It’s a simple matter to find fault and to dig up a reason why we can t. What we need are more fellows who smile and keep on smiling. Then we can. The Indianapolis Star says: “When Mr. Taft was elected to the presidency in 1908 his plurality in New York state was 202.602. Mr. Hughes, who was a candidate for re-election as governor at the same time, had a plurality of 69',462 This seems to ac count for the lack of popular eiithu siasm for him at this time in the state where he is best known.” Hughes can never be charged with being a "favorite son” candidate. Most editors will agree with a Shelbyville pastor who said: “No man that pays two cents for a daily paper can truthfully claim that he is paying in full for ail the service that is given him. If we try to enumerate the persons that serve us in the daily papers we should become bewildered.” Neither, can one estimate the worth, of the service done. In fact small attention is paid by the public to that angle, but let the newspaper man err, or say something that some one thinks he should not have said — here permit us to introduce the famous mob scene, or something like ( that. It's all in life, however, and ( most publishers live to a ripe old age. < Whether or not we have the meet- 1 ing for the T. & O. C. there should be 1 an organization made here at once and j arrangements made to send a dele- ,

Are You Married? Thea bring your wife with you when you pick out one of these new Michaels-Stern She always tells you the truth, doesn’t she? All right. When she sees you in these Michaels-Stern Clothes she will tell you a very pleasant truth. They’re the smartest clothes this town has seen for a long time. $15.00 to $25.00 The Myers-Dailey Company.;

gution to the meeting. It means much to this community to land this railroad. It would be impossible for the Tine to be built through this county at a cost of a million dollars without making a great improvement in trade conditions to say nothing of the hundreds of benefits that would follow the construction ot a new line of railroad, opening new territory. Let’s get up on our toes. We need a new spirit in Decatur. So long as we sleep, our laboring men will be moving elsewhere. We can keep them here if we provide for them. This is the best town on earth. Let’s keep it that way. A little energy and a little "pep” is what we need. Decatur needs a chamber of commerce. a board of trade, an organization which will consid r a proposition like the T. & O. C. railway, that has on hands some funds v ith which to proceed without having to organize every time we wish to do some thing. This need not interfere with anything else and the membership, should include everybody interested, in the welfare of this community, business men. manufacturers, farmers and every one else. There is not a week that we do not have an opportunity to secure an industry of some kind. Many of these are not what we need or want, but they should be investigated and in many cases small plants could be secured without the expenditure of a very large sum. A cordial welcome, the giving of information and the offer to assist often brings good returns. It is important and this is a dandy good time to da it. Shall we get busy or shall we continue to drag along while other cities are awake and doing things? | DOINGS IN SOCIETY I WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Saturday. Christian Indies’ I’enny social — Old laundry building. Spring Twilight. Singing in the rain, robin? Rippling out so fast ill thy flutelike notes, as if This singing were thy last! \fter .sundown, too, robin? Though the fields are dim, Vnd the trees grow dark and still, Dripping from leaf and limb. Tis heart-broken music,-— That sweet faltering strain, — Like a mingled memory, Half ecstacy, half pain. Surely thus to sing, robin. Thou must have in sight Beautiful skies behind the shower, And dawn beyond the night. Would thy faith were mine, robin! Then, though night were long, All its silent hours should meit Their sorrow into song. —Edward Rowland Sill. Mrs. Minnie Daniels and Miss Mildred Strebe were guests of the Ruth Circle at the home of the Misses Fanchon and Jessie Magley at 1228 Wtst Monroe street last evening, the company numbering sixteen. Little business came before the society. On account of the Christian church having choir practice on Wednesday evening, the Ruth Circle’s regular met-

ing night was cbaoged to Thursday evening. The meeting being every other week. I’ljjns were also formed to give a picture show. During the social, amusements were discussed while some crocheted. Alter the devotional*, the report of Dorothy Williams, secretary, was read. Light refreshments of tutti-frutti, cake and toa were served. Another one of the enjoyable class parties of the seniors was given by the Misses Helen Kinzle and Bessie Davis yest- rday afternoon from three Co five o’clock at the Kinzle home on North Second street. Spring flowers which are at their prettiest now—lilacs, spirea and others, beautified the home and made it unusually pretty. Victrola music and songs by Misses Hope Hoffman and Zelna Stevens and others were given. During thf afternoon the party was groupsj in the front yard where Mrs. O. L. Vance took a picture of the assembly, which will be highly prized in the coming years. George and Lloyd Kinzle Lee Anna Vance, Dora Davis and Gertrude Kinzle served the refreshments which carried out the class colors of red and white, and included cake, ice cream, i tea and coffee and mints. A class party given recently by Celia Andrews and Chalmer Porter was also very pleasing. The high school colors of purple and gold were manifest in the lilacsand golden tulips that formed the decorations at the Al Burdg home last evening when Joe Burdg entertained his class, the high school seniors. Games were played and there was dancing to excellent music- Refreshments were tempting and included sandwich es, pickles, olives, Waldorf salad, cos fee, brick ice cream and nabiscoes This is one of the several senior parties incident to the closing of school. The freshman class of the high school had a jolly class party last evening at the home of Dr. and Mrs Rcy Archbold, their son Dick, being a member of the class. Black and gold are the class colors and they were in evidence everywhere in festoons and streamers, while Snow balls were the flowers used. The effect came out very pretty under the skillful hands of the class members who did the decorating. There were guesing contests for amusements and music. and the class colors were prettily carried out in the refreshments, in the chocolate cake and apricot ice. There were thirty-two of the forty class members present, and of the faculty, there were Misses Belle Bat chelor. Bess Schrock, Betty Boyers Freda Wemhoff add Prof. M. F- Worth mann. Pretty, but simple was the birthday party of Miss Mildred, eight-year-oid daughter of Mr .and Mrs. Dwight Brown, at their home in Union township, Wednesday aftesqoon. The little guests came early and spent a very enjoyable afternoon, playing games indoors and out. The house was made to ring with merry voices, especially when they succeeded in rolling Mildred under the bed. The rooms were fragrant with flowers. Two large bouquets graced each corner of the long table, and the center of the table was resplendent with the white birthday cake with eight twinkling candles, that pleased the eyes of each one. Mildred received several pretty gifts, each with a little verse that she will always remember. Those who enjoyed tho day and light refreshments were: Virgilbia Lang, Opal Worden, Tresilla Murphy, Justine Stults. Edna and Agnes Garner, Mildren Brown, Orran Stults, Willie Murphy, Tommie Garner, Albert Cramer, Marion, Orlan, Waldo and Raba Brown. All departed at a late hour, wishing Mildred many more such liappy birthdays. Nineteen formed a congenial company for the Philathea class entertained last evening by Mrs. Cal Peterson. Miss Louise Sailor of LaFontaine, who is the guest of Mrs. C. E. Bell was a visitor besides the club members.. Instrumental and vocal solos by Mesdnmes C- E. Bell and Cal Peterson and a reading, “The Indifference of Juliet” by Mrs. Sikes proceeded the business period. Mention was made of the national convention to be held in Minneapolis in June, Mrs. Paul Sesenguth has invited the class to her home near Preble for the next meeting. Tempting refreshments of apricot sherbet, cake, wafers, coffee and mints were provided. The May Section of the Evangelical Ladies’ Aid society had a delightful social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Baumgartner last evening, a parcel post sale being held in conection with the regular social A good program was given. Miss 110 Elzey of Ossian, Ruth Hammell and little Miss Kern gave good readings; and Mary FEniuiaii ami Boils tJeVos B ga.c piano duets that was fine. Refreshments were served. The society made the -sum of twelve dollars. The Limited club closed Its regular [ meetings for the season Monday even-, lug at the F. H. Hubbard home, tud •

for tho closing a banquet will be given the ladies by the men, this evening at the Anthony Hotel, Fort Wayne. There are about fourteen aud they jwill go by automobile, leaving here at 5 or 5:30 o’clock. MEXICANS SHOT FURMAN ON AMERICAN SOIL (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) northwest of Verdun, the war olfiee anounced today. (By Carl W. Ackerman) Berlin, May 19—(Special to Daily Democrat) —There is a feeling here that if a strong neutral such as the United States, undertook to negotiate peace it might succeed. Diplomatic circles regarded the recent statements of President Poiti caire and Sir Edward Grey as the opening gung in an niformal discussion of peace, though the expression of all leaders when ranged alongside the I German chancellor’s recent Reichstag speech, do not appear altogether conciliatory. No decision has been reached here as to whether any official reply to these statements will be made publh by the German government though it is possible this will be done. Berin, May 19 —(Special to DailyDemocrat) —That the White Star liner Cyrimic was sunk by an explosion of her boilers and was not torpedoed as reported from London, was the assertion made by a member of her crew who reached Amsterdam according to dispatches received here today. ■ —o— COURT HOUSE NEWS. Hooper & Lenhart, are attorneys for Oscar D. Weldy in a suit against Robert A. and Rachael A. Perkins to foreclose mortgage, demand 2500. The case of the Peru Manufacturing ' Company vs- The Fort Wayne Engineering and Manufacturing- Company, has been reset for trial for September 11. America Kink et al vs. Thomas C. Buckmaster, et al . Separate motion by Delia O. Buckmaster and by John Buckmaster administrator, for a n' w trial. J. T. Merryman has assumed jurisdiction as special judge in the cage of Andrew J. Blowers vs. Isaac N- Teeter. Administrator. The case of Emma Musselman vs. Roy Carter! Administrator has been reset for September 18. In the matter of the guardianship of William Jackson, answer in six paragraphs has been filed by Lila Miller to the petition of The Old Adams Co. Bank for order on guardian to pay notes. Real estate transfers: Charles C. Lose, et al to Thomas J. Smith, part of lot 83, Decatur, $1350; Jos Gerhard Lose, et al to Thomas J. Smith, et al. lot 89, Decatur, $625; John T. Lose et al to T J, Smith, part of lot 83. Decatur. $250. A portion of the evidence in the bastardy ease of The State on the Relation of Bessie B. Lichtenberger vs. Cleo Jackson was heard. It was found that the relatrix is under the age of twenty-one years, and that suitable provision has been made for the child. The case is therefore dismiss- i ed at the defendant's cost. A mo- 1 tion was made to retax costs. ABOUT THE 3ICK. J. W- Brodbeck of St. Marys township was here for treatment for his eye. in which he got some dust or poison about three weeks ago and which became infected, causing him much suffering. Miss Nota Strickler called on her grandfather, Barney Everett, who is very ill at the home of his son, Grant Strickler southeast cf this city. He is seventy-two years of age and a civil war veteran. He was brought to his son's home from the soldiers home at Marion, and is ill of paralysis, heart trouble and asthma. BLUFFTON POSTOFFICE? (United Press ttervtre) Washington. D. C., May 19—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The sundry civil bill, carrying total appropriations of $127,237,221 was reported to the house today. The bill carries great increases for Panama canal fortifications, for armories and arsenals and barracks in the Hawaiian Islands. Among appropriations made for postoffice buildings is one of $12,500 for Bluffton. MADE GOOD SUM. The seventh and eighth grades have announced that they cleared the sum of A? 5. )k fpois their jrfctuz’e show. Os this, ten dollars was given to the slide fund and the remainder will be devoted to the children's work. DEMOCRAT want ads PAY BIG .

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M>TI( B TO PROPERTY OYVYEHS tn the Matter of the Opening anti Ebr--1 elision of Tonnelller Alley In Outlots 14 and 15 In the Southern Addition to City of Dei-utiir. Indiana. Notice is hereby given that the common council in and for the City of Decatur, Indiana, did, on the 16th day of May. 1916. adopt the following resolution. to-wit: Be it resolved by the common council In and for the city of Decatur, Indiana. that -it is deemed necessary to open and extend the alley between Mercer avenue and Cleveland street to a uniform width of 12 feet front the southwest cornet- of inlot 892 in Gerard s subdivision to alley running east and west in outlot No. 14 In said city of Decatur, Indiana, by the condemnation and appropriation of sufficient lots and lands Mr such opening, specifically described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at an iron stake which is feet south and 152 feet <w. 7 deg. n.) of the northeast corner of outlot No. 14 in the southern addition to the city of Decatur. Indiana, thence running north on a line parallel with and t:»2 fer.t distant from the west line of High streetlllti feet to an iron stake, thence running north 15 degrees and west 119 feet more or less to a point which is 6 feet northeast of an iron stake at the southeast corner of i Zimmerman heirs' subdivision of part of outlots Nos. 15, 16 and 17 in the southern addition ot said city, thence running south-vest on and along the south line of said addition 12 feet to the southeast corner of inlot No. 575 in said addition, thence running south 45 degrees east to anoint which is 14 1 feet distant from the west line of High street, thence running south on a line parallel with and 144 feet distant from said High stret to the north line of the alley as now located in said outlot No. 14, thence r'-nnir - on the north line of said alley 12 feet ■ to the place of beginning. Being a strip of ground 12 feet m | width located in outlot No. 14 in the southern addition to thq City of Deca- | tur, Indiana. ■ Also commencing at an iron stake as now located at the southeast cor1 ner of Zimmerman heirs' subdivision of part of outlots Nos. 15, 16 and 17 in me soutnern addition to the City ot' Decatur, Indiana, thence running northeast on a line with the south line of said addition 6 feet, thence running Hl a northwesterly direction on a line parallel with and 6 feet distant from ihc east line of said addition 33 feet 1 to the southwest corner of inlot No. 892 In Gerard’s subdivision of part of outlots Nos. 15 and 16 in the southern atldltfon to the City of Decatur Indiana. thence running southwest on a line with the south line of said addition 6 feet, thence running southeast on a line parallel with said Zimmerman heirs' subdivision 33 feet to placi of beginning. Bring a ground 6 feet in width and 33 feet in length in outlot No. 15 in the southern addition to the City of Decatur, Indiana, excepting so much of ptid above described strip of hind as lias already been dedicated to the public use. all as shown bv a plat of such proposed opening, now on file in the office of the city clerk, and such Improvement is now ordered I 'I he property which may be injuriously or beneficially affected bv the opening and extension of said alley as above described Is known and described as the ground herein proposed to be condomned and appropriated there, for and are all the lots and parcels of land, lying within the following described territory, to-wit: Commencing al. the intersection of 1 High .".nd Mercer streets, theme run- ' ning south on High street 215 K feet l , to the alley, thence running west inH the center of the alley now located in J outlot No. 14 to the line on the east side of the Cleveland street extension $ thenco running northwest on the east I line of Cleveland street to Oak street thence running In an easterly direc-’ t tion to Mercer street, thence running 1 In a southeasterly direction on Mer * ccr street to the place of beginning ■ •rm- city clerk In and for said citv is 1 hereby ordered and directed to elvn notice to propertv owners of the na« sage of this resolution and that tlm common council will on the 20th rl,v r of June, 1916. receive or hear remom S slranees from persons Interested In or affected by such proceedings Passed and adopted by the common of U May, ’wo? 6 " Soßsion thlß 16 U‘ day. Further notice is also given that ihe common council win, on the Day of .June, 11)1(1. at seven o clock p. at their cm,,,. 1-11 loom 1,, rum , ily receive or hear remonstranees from persons Interested In or affected by such proceeding■ an I will thereupon take final action bv a confirming, modifying or rescinding .1 saitl above preliminary resolution Witness my hand and the seal of » .i i city this 18th day of May, l<n ß “ n H ' M. DeVOSa, 13 “ City Cig k. DEMOCRAT WAN! ADV p A V VK*

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