Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 275, Decatur, Adams County, 18 November 1916 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT: MHlftbHl F’f’nr «aa*pt PlMiy >y The Decatur;Deinocrat Company JOHN H, H«LL«R..».....Pra«lii«nt ARTHUR M. HOLTHOUM, UcrtUry RuMWtptlon •r Woafr. by carrier 10 cents Per Tear, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by ma!!.........15 centsPer Tear, by mall 12.50| Single Coptea 1 cents Advertising rates made known on sppll-wttou. entered at the Postoifice In Decatur, Indiana, as gacnnd-claas matter. The election Is over and it’s time to foi ;et it and to pull together for the -ood of the community. Let’s Join hands, mett of every party, and put on a campaign for Decatur and Adams countv that will win. The high i' st of living is to be In- : vestigated al Fort Wayne where Prosecutor Emrick will take the matter up before the grand jury. If the local men are taking part in the extreme prices now being charged the 1 man who is trying to exist it will thus be uncovered and if not he w ill W. J. Buyan. who has been one of the dynamos in the democratic party tor a good many years, has already started" the campaign for four yean; lienee, lie is preaching progressive action and insisting that the democrats everywhere take the side of every question which is best for the coming generations. And why not? Mr. Bryan may not always be right, hut he is always on the side which he thinks is right. In other words, he i. honest. The result of the election does not add any feathers to the cap of Col. George Harvey, the celebrated pre dicier. says the Commoner. Mr. Harvey announced before the election; that H'.: :hi ■ would he the winner, am! . gave the preci -e number of voter, which each contestant would have, which w as considerably different from the finals. In making the prediction ; it was Hated that the colonel had been n marim.>ly successful in the, past. The colonel made the mistake : this year, however, of making his prediction before the election was held. \ < o; -titulional convention in Indiana I- a .-f.-ong possibility and with it will n<> doubt come a number of changes, including a better tax law and other needed improvements. With it. too, may come if great < are is not exercised, laws that have not proven successful in other states. The argument that a constitution built a half century ago is out of date has some merit, but it should also be remembered that the constitution made by our lathers was made without all the influence, some bad aqd good, that is now evident, when action of this kind is to be taken. Every citizen of Indiana should show an interest in this important step in history as it progresses.

Michaels Stern Clothes / W'/A arc ** le fi rs t wor( t * n Cloth- / ing at a moderate price. /~1 | I‘jF'ln materials and work>/g .&/ ‘I ? manship they cannot be LT B Ma surpassed. /yjk - A Club or Cornell in a f blue serge cannot be beaten y I f- y Vs tr s^-v ' e or quality. , 'f- — \ I j We can please you in an | overcoat as well as in suits as we have them in all model- and all materials. x i ' ’ SUITS OR OVERCOATS x - $15.00»to $25.00 The Myers-Dailey Company. SUHS THAT SUIT

The democrats would be ungrateful if they did not acknowledge with apI !>re< iaticn ehe indispensible services 1 rendered to the president in the Ire 'ent campaign by Mr, RooseA ' velt. Had the colonel gone ' o Chicago and put into ACTS his : prose- ed belief that the "country I must be saved from Wilson," the remit might have been different. But o do that yould have required him to .ay aside his own ambition—an impossible sacrifice. His second mistake was to put the republican candidate in the attitude of favoring war with M< xico and war with Germany. Every speech he made alarmed the publii and Mr. Hughes could not prowit himself from such t speeches.— The Commoner. Go to church t< >w. It’s "Go to church day.” and will he observed everywhere. The minis; -I this community have been boosting for a week this very important occasion and callnig your attention to the fa t that the day is one that should be observed. No difference to what church you belong, or whether or not you belong to any. you should plan to go to < hurch tomorrow. In the rush of business, politics and social life, we too eften neglect the duty we owe to thfi i hurch and we are too prone to seek excuses for remaining away from the house of worship, though we recognize it the highest and first duty. Hight now is a splendid time to start going to church. Tomorrow is the day set apart for every one to start. In the window of nearly every business house and hundreds of residences of this city for a week have .appeared signs which read: "We are going to church Sunday. November 19, are You?” Keep your word and insist that others do so. Tomorrow should be a record breaking one for l:tiri h attendance in Decatur and over Adams county. See that you do your part in making it such. | DOINGS IN SOCIETY | ”2?222 WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Monday. Research Club Guest, Day—Mrs. J. I T. Merryman's Home. T uesday. Attenoon Club—Mrs. Carrie Ehinger. 1 Evangelical Social—Old LaundryBuilding. Wednesday. Shakespeare—Mrs. D. D. Heller. Historical—Mrs. Will Butler. Thursday. Baptist Ladies’ Aid —Mrs. H. M. Shroll. Presbyterian Aid—Mesdames Hubbard and Coverdale. Saturday. Evangelical Indies’ Aid—Gas Office. • CALM AS THE LAKE. Calm, is the lake; the birds are sleep- ’ ins; • A whisper softly passing seems; The -hades of ev'ning o’er earth creeping. Are shrouding nature in sweet dreams. Calm is the lake; through boughs and branches A breezfi like God's own breath, does blow; The flow'rs of wood and field are

bowing Their heads In pray'r devout and low. Culm is the lake; the stars of Heaven deep. O human heart, be thou contented, Thou. too, shalt rest in blessed sleep. —ll. Pfeil. from the German "Stilj Ruht Der See.") Fully one hundeid fifty enjoyed the very excellent musical program at the Methodist parsonage yesterday af’ernoon when the Rev. and Mrs. F. F. Thornburg enteretained the Mite society. The fine musical program as announced *was carried out with very little exception, and the eirtertainment is said to have been the best that the Mite society has ever hil. The offering was $20.53. Wafers a:td k a were served during the following social period and the business period was practically dispensed with. Mrs. Dan Beery. Mrs. Harry Moltz and Mrs. Walter Kauffman were initiated by the Eastern Star last evening. with nearly a hundred present. A picnic banquet was provided aft- rwards, this being provided buffet style. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Murrov. Mrs. Sarig and Mrs. Lannagau, of Bluffton, were guests present from other chapters. L< under Rohn and family of Bluffton will be entertained over Sunday at the home of L. L. Baumgartner. Following the initiation of Mrs. Will Kist into the Pocahontas lodge laevening, the Minnehaha «<eedle ( i held its social and welcomed her and others to a delightful evenings’ entr ; tainment. Crocheting and games w< in order and refreshments of hot buttered rolls, pickles cake, coffee and fruit were provided by the hostes. es Mrs. Mat Breiner. Mrs. Charles Kn-id-le and Mrs. Fred Wurst. Next Friday evening. Mrs. Guy Brown, Mrs. Rose Welker and Mrs. A. L Brentliitger will be initiated. There will Lino meeting of the Needle Club until three weeks on account of Thanksgiving. A series of delightful amusement events and surprises djaraterized the entertainment of the Do Your Best Class; at the home of Mrs. Carl Nobl on Mercer Avenue last evening, wh-n she was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. George Muniraa and Mrs. I) ’ There were twenty-six guests and plans were completed for the Christmas exchange December four teenth at the home of Mrs. Ben Ho land. A laughable feature was the luncheon served from a mock menu Items were selected from a menu de guised in charade form and the real! zation provided the fun. After mock luncheon a very real luncheon, very appetizing and delicious w, ■ served. On leaving, a very fine surprise was sprung Mr. Noble wi.i waiting at the door with an autonio bile truck in which he conveyed ail the guests to their homes. • The Sunday school class taught by Mrs. Roy Runyon of the Union Chapel church, east of the city, gave a surprise for Mrs. Agnes Cline, nort! of the city. Mrs. Cline is ,a member of the I nion Chapel church, but for three years has not been able to leave her home. She can move about only in an invalid chair. Mrs. Cline is growing into the years, watching the setting of the sun. but her Christian hope is strong. The good people of this class took well filled baskets. and about everything that the appetite could crave was spread on the table, and there was an abundance and to spare. The following persons, members of the aforesaid class, were present, some of them not being able to be there: Mrs. Roy Runyon, the teacher; Mrs A. R. Wolfe, Mrs., Bert Wolfe. Mrs. Albert Bailey. Mrs. Charles Bailey. Mrs. Charles Rabbit. Mrs. A. R. Drummond. Rev. Harman, Mrs. Harman. Theodore Harman, Mrs. Harvey Koos, Mrs. Bauman. Mrs. Lewis Murphy. After the splendid repast, a religious service was held, in which a number participated, and which was muc h enjoyed by Mrs. Cline, who is now a shut-in. and who has not, been able to go to church at all for three years. A splendid interest was manifested in the service. Just before the noon hour they sprang a surprise on their pastor's wife. Mrs. T. H. Harman, by presenting her with a beautiful silver cooking set and some fine silver table utensils, this in honor of their silver wedding Anniversary. The gift of the class was presented by Mrs. Albert Bailey, with a very appropriate address. This was followed by remarks by. Mrs. and Rev. Harman. The day was most enjoyably and profitably spent. —Contributed. The Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid society will be entertained next Thursday by F. H. Hubbard and J. S. Coverdale at the Hubbard horn -. • Fifteen members of the I’hilatlica Class of the Baptist chur< h went to] Fort Wayne, last »v<yitng they were entertained by Mrs. Rufu» East amt Alice Brandyberry inu th“ Etict home. Several contests afforded tre

amusement. Each was given a mu’sery rhyme to illustrate and the rhy mes were than guessed from the pictures. Another v ih a fortune telling contest. Refreshment: were served. The Baptist laidies’ Aid soci- y will meet Thursday afternoon at 2:30 with Mrs. H. M. Shrull, High street. Attention is again called to the Evangelical ladles’ fancy work bazaar at the gas office next Saturday. Thank offering day will be observed Sunday morning by the Woman’s Home Missionary society of the M. K. church with a special thank offering sermon in the morning by the Rev. F. F. Thornburg. Those having thank offering envelopes, please take notice. As Mrs. Hubbard will leave in a very short time it is desired that every lady of the Presbyterian congregation attend the Ladies’ Aid social a' the Hubbard home Thursday afternoon. when Mrs. Hubbard and Mrs. J. S. Coverdale will entertain. AT THE CHURCHES ST. MARY.S CHURCH y 7:30 Low Mass. 9:30 High Mass. 2:00 Christian Doctrine. 2:30 Vespers and benediction. REV. J. A. SEIMETZ. Pastor. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 9:15, Sabbath school. 10:30, morning worship. Sermon subject, "Does It Pay?” 6:00. Christian Endeavor. Special program under the leadership of Miss Irei'a Erwin. 7:00, evening worship. Sermon subject, "Glorying in the Gospel." There will be special music both morning and evening. Remember that this is Go-to-Church day, and reasons rather than excuses are needed to keep one away from church. JAY C. HANNA. Pastor. EVANGELICAL CHURCH

Sunday school at 9:15 A. M., L L. Baumgartner. Sunt. Preaching at 10:15 a. ni. and 7: )0 p. nu, Subject for the morning worship “Forgiveness.” This is the fourth heart talk on the Lord's prayer. In the evenin-; Kev. J. H. Metzn . v.ill preach after which the Lord supper will take place. Let us pra. that it may be a great service. Y. P. A. at 6:15. Topic: “The Gre.r ness of God ” Alary Fuhrman leader. Sunday is ‘‘Go to Church Sunday When every body is expected to go. Let there l>e a large attendance in aii of the services. A record will he kept of the atti ndance of every s r vice and sent to head officers of ‘h Church Federation of the state of Indiana at Indianapolis. The Evangelicals will certaiil: make a good showing in the state. ( The public is cordially invited to intend the above meetings. Your for a great day:—J. H. Rilling L. L. Baumgartner. C. L. Burgener. THE BAPTIST CHURCH 9:15 Sunday school—Clarence E. Bell, superintendent. 10:30 Morning worship: theme. Th- " Christian Fellowship And It's Value ” 6:00 Young People's meeting. 7:00, Evening worship; themh, ‘A Worthy Desire." Since this is Go to Church Sunday in our city and state it is desired that every body attend church at both hours. The membership of our church are expected tomorrow with all their friends and neighbors. 7:30 Wednesday evening our midweek prayer service. A cordial welcome to members. ' friends and strangers. FLOYD G. ROGERS. Pastor. UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH. Sunday school at 9:15 a. tn.; Ross Hayes, superintendent; Blanch Elzey, superintendent primary and intermediate schools. Class service at lit:3o. led by the class leader. Jesse Swartz. Junior service at 2:30 p. m.; Miss Viva Chronister, > merintendent. Senior Endeavor at 6:15 p. m.. lead by Charley Hammond: topic. “Why Christianity is the Hope of Our Country?” Preaching at 7:00 p. m.. by Prof Robinson, of Indianapolis. T. If' HARMAN. Pastor. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. English service Sunday morning. Sunday school at 9:00 o'clock. - A. W. HINZ, Pastor. CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Morning unified service, 9:30 a. m. to 11:15. inchidifk church, school, communion and preaching. Junior Endeavor, 2:00 p. in. Evening services: 6:00 p. tn.. Senior Endeavor; 7:00, song service and preaching.* Miss Georgia Frantz, who has been doing such splendid wm k in our evangelistic service . will be at all the services tomorrow. She w|ll be

'W .aA. UM t # £ a Good Judgment T Him . Says “Maxwell” ,«» A f* > J J t • rO e DETROIT ! ft | well-a >* * ’ ncss sense tot you to Duy a « " !e.c O m l r - -ek ; 1 . without sacrificing any dcsireable in your . « IsBIRh out even a thought of extravagance thats ;,.inlc car. i!. - price has - -V l.t'-xx Electric Dtoh Lamp | .re Resilient Springs—OverLippm;? V mdshicld and Larger Sc vt th. -tcrlv '.ions. Me. ;y following the g - ' ( • SCHAFER HDW. CO. ■Br ■ .I > > I ■! H AL ; «*,». A ’

with us all -next week and over the next Sunday. J. H. MAVITY. Pastor. METHODIST CHURCH. Sunday school at regular hour. Morning worship; sermon subject on W. H. M. S. work, particularly on Mexican missions. Evening services commencing at 7 o'clock. As this is go to church Sunday every member of the congregation and .di friends should be at each service. REV. F. F. THORNBURG, Pastor. ZION REFORMED CHURCH. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; M. Kirsch, superintendent. German preaching service. 10:30 a. m. Christian Endeavor services, 6:15 p. ni.; topic, “Why Christianity is the Hope; of Our Country.” Leader. Albert Miller. , \ English preaching service', 7:00 p. m.; theme, "The Life and Growth of the Soul.” Tomorrow is church-going day! May everybody he at Sunday school and in his place at divine services- to make it a banner day in the spirit. "Now, therefore are we all here present before God. to hear all the things that are commanded thee of God.” L. W. STOLTE, Pastor. DID RAPID WORF (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE; to buy stock, the Empire Zinc Co., over $50.00 a share. Santa Rita, at S'l.oo per share, and numerous others, will sell the stock, and hundreds of inquiries have already come into the office of C. S. Peterson & Co., from Silver City. Tyrone, Santa Rita. Hurly and Deming, from the miners themselves, asking to Ire alloted a block of the shares. Since this rapid financing by the House of Peterson, dozens of new mining propositions have been placed before the head of the firm, but so far all of them have been turned down, and Tyrone is being advocated as "the one best bet.” —*— „■ Miss Mary Christner returned this afternoon.to Berne ai era visit here with her sister, Mrs. L. D. Jacobs. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Emrick arrived from Fort Wayne this afternoon for a visit at the Edgar Gerber home. Miss Gertrude Shifferly went to Berue this afternoon for a visit over Sunday with the Rev. ahd Mrs. HaItegger. Miss Capitola WoodroW who has been employed at the Albert Graber home, left this afternoon for her ho tie exist of Ueimva. ATTENTION? "fARMERsT” Book your sale with the live stock and farm sale auclinoeor, who will get. you the highest prices. HARRY DANIELS, Auctioneer. 206-e-u-d-ts Pleasant Mills, hid.

NOTICE. The following goods will also he offered for sale at the Henry Rodenbeck sale November 22: Red Poland bull. 3 Durham cows, 2 part Herefords. with calves by side. 2 part Hereford cows. 1 jersey cow, 1 sorrel and 1 bay colt, coming 2 and 3 years old. 27513 o Mr. end Mrs. George Houser arrived from South Bend this afternoon cj spend the winter with their son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Besser and family on Tenth street.

FARM BARGAINS EXTRAORDINARY

TO TRADE. 133 A. Well improved, will exchange for smaller farm. 200 A. 2 miles from Tocsin. Price $155 per acre: the best improved farm in neighborhood. 65 A. 5 miles from Decatur: good .mprovements, trade for smaller farm or city property. 95 A. In German district, north of Tocsin, to exchange for larger farm. 160 A. Can be bought on small cash Call opposite postoffice, the Fort & Sons, or see Aug. Schlickman, Trust Co. Bldg., here; 'phone 050. Five per cent; n Will also write the insurance on surance.

ONE MONTH FROM TODAY DECEMBER 18, 1916 WE WILL STARTOUR 1917 THRIFT CHRISTMAS CLUB WATCH THIS SPACE ■ - - the . .. PEOPLES LOAN & TRUST CO. THE THRIFT BANK

NOTICE. The Hoosier Packing company is taking the tariff off of beef. We are selling at the packing house No. 1 corn-fed beef in quarters Front quarters, from 9c to 10c; hind quarters, from 10c to 12c. These quarters are cut out of young, well-fed cattle. 274tt» HQOSIER PACKING CO. WANTED —High class man to sell trees, shrubs, roses, vines, berry bushes, bulbs, etc. Good wages: permanent ; exclusive territory -BromBrothers' Nurseries, Rochester. New York. 275 U

| payment. 2 sets buildings, in fine condition, 7 miles from Decatur. Another 160 A tract on interurban, and Bluffton and Ft. Wayne road, fine improvements, 1 mile from good market. one-third cash will buy this farm. 120 A 5 blocks south Decatur and Ft. Wayne interurban, on extension of Anthony Blvd. Brick, slate roof home, fine slate roof bank barn. This farm can be divided into 5-aere tracts. Our price at wholesale today |SO per acre less than its worth. Wayne home office of Monroe Fitch mgr., Decatur office, in People's money on farms. your auto, both fire and liability in-