Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 296, Decatur, Adams County, 14 December 1916 — Page 4

DAILY DEMOCRAI Published Evary Evening Excep 1 Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER Preaideni ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Becratar> Subscription Rates. Per Week, by carrierlo cents Per Year. by carrierS6.oC Per Month, by maU26 cents Per year, by mai122.60 Single Copies 2 cents ""Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. Are you helping to make the Municipal Christmas tree a success? It wil Itake but little effort on your part to make it a big winner, one that will bring happiness to hundreds of folks, young and old. Join the Goodfellow club and be a booster. While the thermometer hovered about the zero mark last night and the coal pile made a very noticeable "revision downward,” there is solace in the knowledge that the same brand of weather register exposed to North Dakota breezes showed a temperature of twenty below. Cheer up. From every indication there will at least be no wild scramble, from the allies to climb on the peace wagon. The 'answer to Germany’s proposal will probaldy be such that it will mean a decline and yet it would seem that most anything would be agreed to by each side rather than face another period of ruin like that of the past two and a half years. Nine months ago print paper was only $42.00 a ton, now it sells at $125 to $l5O per ton. Rather hard on the newspaper man, isn’t it, when he gets no higher prices for any of his output? Over 800 publishers have been put out of business by this squeeze on the part of newspaper manufacturers. And a squeeze is possible because there is no possible outside competition at this time.—Warsaw Union. It pays to advertise —that’s why everybody is doing it It pays to read these announcements. Read them carefully, trade in Decatur and make your list up from the columns of the Daily Democrat. You will find here gifts of every kind and you can buy them at prices that will prevent your Christmas expenditures showing the great increase you may be expecting. Do it today, too, for in another week that mad rush for what’s left will be ou. There is much whispering and hurrying to and fro among the politicians at Indianapolis these days. ‘‘Prohibition or no prohibition .for Indiana” is the all-absorbing topic under discussion. To those in the galleries it looks like the show that the next legislature will pull off will be well worth the price of admission and that there is going to be more real excitement than has marked the proceedings of this body for many years.— Hartford City News. Samuel M. Ralston, who will retire as governor of Indiana January S, will

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x^U —soc to $7.50 Work Coatss2.oo to $4.50 Unledwear SI.OO per Suit to $5.00 ** » In addition to the above we are chuck full of Christmas novelties that w ili please you at moderate prices. A brand new line of Silk Shirts.s4.oo and ‘ss4)o i MHHHMHRHMMRMB < * The Myers-Dailey Company. SUITS that suit

p that day become a member of Myers =- & Gates, a leading law firm of In- ’* dlanapolis. Mr. Myers was formerly a member of the Indiana supremo y court and is a recognised stalwart in the republican ranks, having given the keynote speech at the republican / state convention last spring at which time he criticized Governor Ralston’s administration without gloves. Ap- » parently politicians and lawyers are 0 after all matter of fact business men. g 0 The new firm will be a pretty strong g one. as the men are recognized as at- ’ torneys of great ablity. Governor Ralston practiced law at Lebanon for . many years. ! The editor of The Times has been asked to vote for an anti-corset bill at 1 the next session of the legislators, t The request comes from an Indianap--1 oils society which says that corsets > have killed more women and caused > more consumption than boose. It strikes us that if any legislation is to be had on the attire of women it ' should not be to make them wear any 1 fewer clothes than at present. Our ’ Indianapolis friends can trust the women to discard useless garments fast 1 enough, without any legislation on 1 the subject. If that society wants to be of real service to public health it should introduce a bill to lengthen the dresses at both ends, rather than take anything away from the present dress.—New Castle Times. 0 DOINGS IN SOCIETY | 2 :a a::r.cce z see---sssssssoofi! WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Thursday. Reformed C. E.—Harry Knapp. Do Your Best Class—Mrs. Pen Hoagland. Queen Esthers—Nola and Florence Snyder. Evangelical Aid —Mrs. Frank Butler. U. B. Aid—Mrs. A. C. Ball. Helping Hand —Reformed Church. Euterpean—Mrs. Fred Fruchte. . Friday. Philathea —Mrs. S, E. Shamp. Christian Aid—Mrs. A. D. Artman. Ben Hur Hard Times Social. M. E. Mite Society—Mrs. J. T. Merryman. Saturday. United Brethren Aid Parcels Post Sale (afternoon) —Gas Office. Mother. Never a sigh for the cares that she bore for me. Never a thought for the joys that flew by; Her one great regret that she couldn’t do more for me. Thoughtless and selfish, her master was I. Oh. the long nights that she came at my call to me* Oh, the solt touch of her hands on my brow! Oh. the long years that she gave up her all to me! Oh. how I yearn for her gentleness now Slave to her baby! Yes. that was the way Os her, Counting her greatest of services' small; Words can not tell what this old heart would say to her, Mother—the sweetest and Cairest of all. —Edgar Guest. The faith that does not act is not a sincere one.—Racine. The Reformed Christian 1 society's business meeting will be held this evening at the home of Har-

THIS weather demands good heavy warm clothg ing to protect you. men and boys from the wiintry blasts. We are prepared for you \' in the line of sweaters, work coats, underwear, whicth we zi are selling at the old prices. ' Sweaters .

t ry Knapp on Third street. The Birthday club ladles entertained their husbands last evening at a ’ six o'clock dinner at the home of Mr. 1 and Mrs. W. IL Dorwln, the day being I Mr. Dorwin’s birthday anniversary, i After the dinner they played "five , hundred. Mrs. John Stewart and Hur- , ry Helm mado even scores and Mr. Helm won the prize In the cut therefor. The birthday club comprises ' twelve ladies who will meet every two weeks for a social afternoon. Once a month they will entertain their husbands at the home of one of the members whose birthday is in that month, or the nearest to the date thereto. Mrs. John Stewart will entertain the ladies at the afternoon meeting in two weeks. Oscar Lankenau’s birthday comes during the month of January, hence Mr. and Mrs. Lankenau will entertain the ladies and their husbands at the January dinner and evening’s Entertainment. The Reformed Indies' Aid society held a good meeting at the home of Mrs. David Gerber yesterday, she being assisted by Mrs. Tillman Gerber., Mrs. Mary Keller and Mrs. Barbara Spuller in entertaining. On account of the small attendance because of the inclement weather, the election of officers was postponed. Report from the four pastry sales held, showed that the sum of $lO3 was made. The society is planning to work the "mile of pennies" plan for next year. Miss Ruby Parrish has issued invitations for a i>arty for three o’clock Saturday afternoon at her home on Tenth street. The Tri Kappas held a called meeting last evening at the home of Mrs. J. J. Helm when they made plans relative to charity work. They will send out a number of Christmas baskets and will alho contribute to the Municipal Christmas Tree fund. On account of the bad weather yesterday the Historical club did not meet Mrs. C. A. Battenberg will have the club next Wednesday. Mrs. H. R Moltz entertained the Shakespeare club Wednesday, when Mrs. S. D. Beavers had the study of "New York as the Largest City in the World.” Talks by various members were along the line particular things of interest in New York City. Mrs, D. E. Smith will be hostess next week. Mrs. Jacob Scherer, of Monroe, was a shopper here today. The coal men were busy today for we must have it when the zero mark is covered. A boycott on eggs may ■work, but one on fuel is entirely different , Applications for automobile licenses are being made at this office that many who desire it may be ready for January 1. Come in and get yours aS you have heretofore. Mrs. A. M. Fisher who with other Decatur ladies is spending the winter at Daytonia, Florida, has leased a cottage for several months and will remain there until the cold weather season here is over. .—_ o —— NOTICK OF FIN AI, SETTLE HE .Vi’ OF ESTATE. Notiro is hereby given to the creditors heirs »nd legatees of laiuisa Hi>rnever. deceased, to appear in the Adams circuit court, held al Dee-atur, Indiana, on the 6th day of January, ](H7, and show cause, if any, why the final settlement accounts with the estate of sakl decedent should not be approved; and said heirs are notified to then and there make prof of heirship. and receive their distributive shares. HERMAN REESE, Executor. . Decatur, Ind.. Dec. 13, 1916. Dore 11. Erwin, Atty. 11-21 MOTORIST :^-Noneed of putting up your car, you take no chance of your water freezing if you use our A. B. C AntiFreeze in your radiators. 45c per gal. Drive up and let us fill your radiator. —H. Knapp & Son. 29612 — —p Job for a Versatile Man. According st London pnper. the Lady’s Magazine for 178!) contained the following comprehensive advertisement: "Wanted, for a sober family, a man of light weight who fears the Lord ami can drive a pair of horses. He must occasionally wait at table, join in household prayer, look after horses, aud read a chapter in the Bi- , ble. He must rise at seven in the morning, obey his master and mistress , in all lawful commands, and if he can dress hair, sing psalms, and play at cribbage, so much the better. Wages. i fifteen guineas a year.” When Clock Gets Out of Order. If your clock gets out of order, try lubricating the works by the fumes from a piece of wadding soaked in paraffin. Set the wadding inside the caa« under the works; uuless the works are actually out of order the fumes will act on the machinery. It IS quitje a simple but a tried remedy. Wasted Apology. “I*want to apologize, Blakely, for myrudeness last evening. I assure you I didn’t intend it.” "Well, for the love of Mike, mean it next time 1 I hute to ’ see a man's actions and his intentions harmonize so poorly .''—Judge.

DON’T FUSS WITH MUSTARD PLASTERS! Musterole Works Easier, Quicker and Without the Blister There's no sense in mixing a mess of mustard, flour and water when you can easily relieve pain, soreness or stiffness with a little clean, white Musterole. Musterole is made of pure oil of mustard and other helptul ingredients, combined jit the form of a pleasant white ointment. It takes the place of out-of-date mustard plasters, and will not blister. Musterole usually gives prompt relief from sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, eliilblau’.s. frosted feet, cold* of the | chest (it often prevents Oneuinomal-

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BOY SCOUTS — ATTENTION! FORWARD MARCH! To Henry Knapp A Son, for your Hamilton or Stevens targets. I Flexible Flyer sleds. Boy Scout I roller bearing coaster wagons. I Conron skates and hockey I sticks. . \ 29612 o SALE. I, the undersigned, will offer for sale at public auction at my residence 5% miles northwest of Convoy; % mile east of Ohio Electric stop No. 50, ou Thursday. December 21. 1916, I commencing at 10 a. m.. the following I described property: Three Head of Horses, consisting of one % Percherin brod mare. 7 years old. weight 1750, with colt, by Howard Mefford's Percheron horse; one 3-year-old iron I grey gelding, weight 1600; one 9-year-old brown mare, weight 1200, work any place, single or double, good general purpose mare. Nine Head of | Cattle: Jersey cow, 7 years old. with I calf, dye to be fresh in February; I one cow. 7 years old. part Jersey, with calf, due to be fresh February 15. I These cows are good butter and milk ■ cows.; oue yearling heifer. 2 yearling steers, good ones, ready to feed out; 4 spring calves. All stock is in good thriving condition. Hogs and Sheep: Three brood sows, weighing 300 lbs., with pig. will farrow in I April; 12 head of shoats. splendid I feders; 8 head fall pigs, in splendid | condition; 5 head of ewes with lamb, i Free lunch at noon. ? Terms: —All sums of $5 and under, cash; sums over $5, a credit of nine fi months will be given, purchaser giv- I ing good bankable note; 4 per cent I off for cash on sums over $5.00. JOHN STEVENSON. I Ed Kirkland, Auct. ■ Samuel Fortney. Clerk.296t3 "

| LET .US ALL JOIN HANDS WITH U SANTA CLAUS 5 AND HAVE | |ASgCTR!STMAS] n OUR CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB fl x SOLVES the PROBLEM = WHO STARTS MONDAY, DECEMBER 18,1916. 0 Every member is SURE to have MONEY to puy presents and for other expenses incidental to ( hntdinas. there wi.l be no slips no disappointments. Members know months in advance —» how much they will icceive when the distribution oi funds is made and can arrange expenses 5“ accordingly.

Enroll in Class 5 and Receive $63.75 H Enroll in Class 5A and Receive 63.75 Enroll in Class 2 and Receive 25.50 Enroll in Class 2A and Receive 25.50 I?.. —ll • zn

— Enroll in Class 100 and Receive SSO S Enroll in one or more classes. The first deposit makes you a member. No fees No fines No 1 1 Um sSi amST‘ ° f ‘ CC ' ,,S keei>B “spare 0 There are no restrictions. Everybody,' old and young, is welcome to S become a member. " n YOUR FRIENDS ARE ENROLLING. JOIN THE HAPPY CROWD II BECOME a member at once. I i ; |j , RESOURSES OVER $1,000,000.00 —mil ■»iin^i!ii=niii=iiin === ii|| lr — H . || _ || . | | r d

YOU AUTO Select those Xmas presents early, soyu are sure of getting the choice of the i». numerable, beautiful &nd useul articles we are showing tor men and boys. USEFUL PRESENTS, such as we are showing are at ways more appreciated by men. The o thesf articles are in individual boxes and ready or preserv tation. Below you will note just a few of the many goo( | things we are showing: IN INDIVIDUAL BOXES Nepkties Gloves Belts ’ Mußlers Suit Hangers Madras Shirts Cotton Hose silk shl ' t * a ... ~ Hats and Caps S,lk " r Bath Robes' Handkerchiefs Collar Boxes Cuff Buttons Pullman Slippers Fur Caps Drinking Cups Pajamas and N. Shirts L mhrellas I Now use your “Self Starter” and do your selecting while the selection is good. > VAiNCE & HITE I Corner East of Court House.

Enroll in Class 1 and Receive $12.75 Enrol! in Class lAand Receive 12.75 Enrol! in Class 25 and Receive 12.50 Enroll in Class 50 and Receive 25.00