Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 20 December 1916 — Page 4

DAILY DEMOCRAJI Published Evary Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER Preaident ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUBE, Secretary Subscription Rates. Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mail 26 cents Per year, by mail 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. lied Cross seals arc the bullets with which a lot of splendid men and women are fighting tuberculosis. It's a great battle and those who are making it are entitled to your support. Buy seals for your Christmas packages. Boston voted wet yesterday by a vote of nearly two to one, though Billy Sunday had made the greatest campaign of his life. The enthusiasm seemed to only increase the hold of the liquor interests for there was a strong gain over a year ago. The “bean eaters" seem to cling to their “tea parties.” City chairmen of the various politieal parties are to be chosen over Indiana January 2nd and the campaigns for nominations will start soon after that time, the primary to be hold early in March. In many of the cities the fights have started now and the year promises to be a lively one for the off-year in Indiana politics. We are promised a white Christmas by the weather man and from all indications now at hand it will be good and white. Colder waves-are predicted for tonight and tomorrow that it is expected will hold the six inches of snow which has fallen until after Christmas. And many people actually seem to enjoy the making of paths through the snow along with their Christmas plans. Newspapers in the United States are suspending these days at the rate of two hundred a week and it is predicted that not less than two thousand will quit during the next fewweeks, owing to the scarcity and the high price of news print paper. Those which live will have to increase their prices to break even and the comnpmities should support them on the increase. A community is only as good as its best newspaper. Have you joined one of the Christmas clubs? This is the week and right now when you realize how convenient it would be to have received a fat check representing your savings of the past year, is the time for you to start for next year. It’s an easy way to save and no difference how much or how little you are making. you ought to save. That’s what counts. Don’t let this week pass without starting a Christmas saving card. You can start with a penny.

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35c to SI.OO cannot be surpassed. Silk Mufflers SI.OO to $2.50 Cuff Button Sets 50c to $2.50 Knife and Chain Sets SI.OO to $2.50 Collar Bags, Shoe Cleaners and all novelties at popular prices. The Myers-Dailey Company SUITS THAT SUIT

Hr—"7^*7—| i! DOINGS IN SOCIETY ? V WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Wednesday. < C. B. 1* of I.—At hall. Historical—Mrs. C. A. Battenberg. Shakespeare—Mrs. D. E. Smith. Thursday. Ic-Nick (Tub—Agues Costello, s Delta Theta Tau—- Leona Bosse. 11 Euterpean—Mrs. J. C. Patterson. » Loyal Workers' Christmas Party—--3 Mrs. Ed Whitright. s Friday. j Pocahontas Initiation. W. 11. C. Meeting—Afternoon, at G. A. R. Hall. ■ Saturday * Monroe M. E. Aid Penny supper and Bazaar. * Parcels Post Sale —Gas Office. 1 Tri Kappa Christmas Party—Gladys i Myers Home. Let us be content, in work, To do the thing we can, and not pret sutne To fret because it’s little. —Elizabeth Barret Browning. Ring in the thousand years of peace.—Tennyson. A farewell party was given last evening at the Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bloemker home in honor of their daughter, Alma, and son. Louis Mann. Miss Alma and Louis will leave for a visit until spring at their former home at Louisville, Ky. They wil visit with their sisters and other relatives and friends. A joyous evening was spent. Games were played. Miss Rosa Kreutzman furnished piano music. A delicious luncheon of cakes and peaches was served. Those present were: Misses Alma Mann. Rosa Kreutzmann. Amanda Worthmann, Hattie Bauer. Amanda Fj-uehte, Ella Jaberg; Messrs. Walter and Elmer Reppert, Edward Jaberg. George and Louis Manns, Ernst Worthman. Charles Scherry, Louis Linker. George Gerber. Ernst Dettinger, Henry Borne, Francis Bauer, Jacob Kertz, Adolph Kolter. Miss Celia Andrews, who has served as organist for the Men's chorus of the Co-Workers’ class was presented with a purse of seven dollars, and W. F. Beery, who has been director of the chorus, was presented with a watch chain aud K. of P. emblematic charm, by the chorus in appreciation of their service. Miss Marie Patterson conducted the study of Hawaii for the Tri Kai> las last evening at the Oscar Hohman home. Hawaiian music on the Victrola was a pleasing accompaniment. The girls who are away at school will be at home this week and the opening feature of the several holiday social affairs will be tire Christmas party Saturday night at the home of Gladys Myer. Attention is called to the parcels post sale to be held at the gas office Saturday afternoon beginning at one o’clock. This will lie held by Mrs. J. H. Rilling's Sunday school class. The Ic-Nick club will meet Thursday with Miss Agnes Costello. The Rebekalis made the sum of sixteen dollars at their social last evening. Miss Neva Brandyberry was awarded the crocheted pillow top. A parcels post sale was held and refreshments were served. Mrs. Robert Haugk, Mrs. S. E. Whitright, Mrs. Marsh Burdg and Mrs. Harry Helm will be initiated by tlie Pocahontas lodge Friday evening. Mrs. J. M. Miller. Mrs. George Houser and Mrs. John 1). Myers entertained the Pythian Sisters’ Needle club yesterday afternoon at the K. of

YYTE are starting on the ► ’ ' last week before Christmas and if you haven’t bought that gift, that . will mean a good deal to j that man or boy you hac r better get busy. 1 d Our line of neckwear at

■ f*. home. A splendid donation was received for their charity shower. A good social time, with refreshments. Is reported. The Monroe Methodist Ladies’ Aid will have a bazaar and penny supper Saturday evening, December 23, in Monroe. - — o — IN GUARDS’ BEHALF. (United Plena Service) Washington, D. C„ Dec. 200 -(Special to Dail* Democrat)- That the national guard has been kept on “discouraging police duty” on the border, with the premeditated view of causing tis disintegration, was the thinly veiled charges made today by Representative Anthony of Kansas, while Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff, was being erosa-examiu<'d lie fore tlie house military affairs com mttt.ee. Scott admitted that such onerous duty would cause the disintre- ■ gratiou of a volunteer force. In spite of the terrible grilling by members of the committee, Scott stuck to his sweeping denouncement of the national guard system. Scott urged the immediate increase of the general staff from fifty-live to ninety-two men. He said the present staff was pitiably inadequate. i 4 FALL OF SLATE (United Press Service) Indianapolis. Dec .20—(Special to Daily Democrat)—A fall of slate, releasing a big pocket of gas which was ignited by two machine men, caused the explosion in tlie Oliphant-Johnson coal mine at Bruceville yesterday, in which two men were killed, according to the report made today by Mich tel Scollard, state mine inspector. This report may not lie final, Scollard said, because the ventilating system of the mine has been dearranged by the blast making it almost impossible to determine the exact cause. o CONVICTED; PREFERS DEATH (United Press Service) Ijafayette, Dee. 20—(Special to the Daily Democrat) —William Troschier, 55, convicted of manslaughter in connection with the death of Charles Harris and sentenced to serve from iwo to twenty one years in states prison today killed himself in the county jail by strangulation. A note was found which declared he was innocent of the crime. He was to have been taken to prison tomorrow. Harris was found dead in his room and Troschier was accused of killing him for his money. He was convicted on circumstantial evidence. NOTICE TO SANTA CLAUS. La Grange. Ind., Dec. 17. • Dear Santa Claus:—l will write . you a few lines to let you know where we live, tor fear you could not find us. We live in LaGrange county, so ! please bring James some dominoes, and a sweater. Alic® wants a piano and a dress. Melvin wants a saddle, sled and riding whip. Raymond wants an automobile and drum. Zella wants a hobby horse and a Teddy bear, some nuts and candy. Now. please do not pass us by. Your little friends. MELVIN AND RAYMOND RAVER, LaGrange. Ind., R. R. No. 7. o— Black Diamonds. Genuine black diamonds, although considerably more valuable than the ordinary white diamond, are not used for ornament, having an appeurauci no more attractive than a bit of stem or fragment of coal. They are of dark gray, brownish, or black color, am l opuque. without crystalline form. They are somewhat harder than the crystal or gem diamond, being, in fact, about the hardest substance known and arc found in irregular pieces, ranging ir. size from one-half to 500 carats. Talk to Yourself. A lawyer has in his office a motto: “Think twice before you speak; then '■ talk to yourself.” His significant com ment upon It was: “If my clients fol- > lowed that motto. I would lose half my business.” He also remarked that the * first lawyer In whose office he served taught him the important lesson to I keep Ills mouth sealed on all occasion: v hen not absolutely necessary to open it. —Onward. • We Have. It. J. S. wants to know if we have ever met the people who never go to bed, but retire; who never sleep, but slumber: who never get up. but rise; who never est, but dine; who never drink, but indulge; who never talk, but converse; who never read, but peruse; who never buy, but purchase, and who never get sick, but become ill? —Cincinnati Enquirer. Johnny Was Curious. As a great privilege, John was taken to s’hurcii to see his baby baptized. Just as the minister hud the water all ready and there was a hush in the congregation, John leaned to- • wart his mother and asked in a too audible stage whisper, "Hot or cold?" Morton Stults of Wabash was here today looking after business. Mr. Stults was formerly manager of the Herald and is now holding a similar ® position with the Wabash Plain Dealer, one of the oldest newspapers of central Indiana.

SALES ARE HEAVY (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) [ hoped that final reports will show even a greater average. Not only is the mail order sale large, but reports from the schools of our county show unprecedented gains. The sale of seals in the various business places is highly satisfactory and the interest ami loyalty manifested by all those helping carry on the seal campaign, as well as those who are purchasing and using the seals is indicative of the desire of every one to prevent this great white plague whieii is destroying tho best of our young manhood and womanhood. Lot us urge upon you again to use the Red Cross seals on gifts, packages and letters. If you have used up the number sent you by mail or the number you purchased, get more In these last few days before Christ mas when the air is farily charged with good cheer and happiness, don't forget the fellow who is less fortunate than yos as regards health. Using Red Cross seals will be making for him a Merry Christmas and for you the enjoyment of having had a part in this great cause. COURT HCUSu NEWS. — (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) the Smith Shoemaker drain. George F. Root vs. Abraham Weil, et al. Second paragraph of complaint filed. Rule to answer. The case of the Slate of Indiana ,m the Relation of Nellie Deam vs. William Lee. bastardy, which was set for December 22, has been continued. The divorce case of Robert A. Andrews vs. Della A. Andrews, has been set for ahearing for January 5. Edward W. Williams vs. Fred E. Kolter. Appearance by Peterson & Moran for defendant. Rule to answer. Ferdinand Lankenhop vs. Hentv Volant. Return of garnishee filed. Money shown by report. $174.20, is ordered paid into the hands of the clerk of this court. John A. Didot vs. Ixnena Didot. divorce. Appearance by Peterson <Y Moran and Panish for the defendant. Rule to answer. Application by tlie defendant for an. allowance. A new affidavit, covering the old offense, has been filed against Jay Snyder, charged with stealing twenty-i ..o

j Have More Money S NEXT CHRISTMAS We would like YOU to be one of the BIG, HAPPY THRONG that will make our CHRISTMAS II SAVINGS CLUB for 1917. No matter what your circumstances or conditions in life may be, you g* will be better oft if you become a member. You will enoy the spirit of Christmas the year round, om and by your co-operation you will help yourself as well as others to have a much more enjoyable Christmas than would be possible otherwise. U Money is a Big Factor in Making Christmas Merry SJ If you have money to buy presents tor those you love—if you can buv freely and without stint or T? inconvenience, you will enjoy CHRISTMAS to the fullest extent and will be happy in making others happy. , 0 Our Christmas Savings Club Insures you the Necessary Money g JUST WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST AND STARTS MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1916 It provides aSt wa Y aC( *unnilate a sum sufficient for your needs by making SMALL WEEKLY DEPOSITS-and these deposits are so small and distributed in such a manner that you can keep mem up without any particular effort. <S» ’ 1 S HERE IS THE PLAN—ENROLL IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES !

H Class 1. Members paying ‘ 1 cent the first week, 2 cents the second week, and in< reusing 1 cent each week for fifty weeks, will get $12.75 •J® Class lA. Members starting with . 50 cents thfi first week, and decreasing 1 cent each week fifty weeks will get $12.75 i II Class 2. Members paying 2 cents 11 the first week, 4 cents the second | I week, and increasing 2 cents each | £ week for fifty weeks will get . .$25.50

. g With four per cent interest added if all pay ments are made regularly, or in advance. • ijj EVERY BODY IS INVITED. HAVE EVE^ > FAMILY ENROLL—INCLUDING * 11 ’ All you have to do to enroll is to MAKE THE FIRST DEPOSIT Nn ir m li t tees, l ines or Trouble. »l=«tll«==lUlß==t^li==iHli—ll!li=:i|||| === n||| = —-- | |||| ===

dollars worth of skins from Wai'-’ 1 Thornhill. This include- a two dollar skunk hide and forty muskrat hide alued at fifty cents apiece. He < " case was brought here from the uourt of Wabash Justice Shoemaker. In the guardianship of Mary Gall 5 meyer, inventory was filed by ih< 1 guardian. •I hi the MeDeriiiolt case it is >■'"* . the jury first ktood eight to l'«" r i favor of acquittal; then nine to tHree j ten to two and finally th® twelve . agreeing unanitAously for acquittal. EIGHT-HOUR DAY ADOPTED FOR CERTAIN-TEED WORKERS The eight-hour day, without any reduction in any employe's wages for ' a day’s work, is to bo put into effect January 1. throughout every departI meat of the General Rooting Mtg. Co'., manufacturers of Certain-teed 'tooling. This announcement from Teorga M. Brown, president, was •nude lullowing the November meeting of the board of directors. This • is not a sudden change in company policy, according to Mr. Brown. On the contrary, it is merely carrying to completion the policy adopted in theory several years ago, ami which lias been put into effect in various departments as rapidly as conditions justified. Mr. Brown said further that this action was taken despite the fact that the custom of working eleven-hour day shifts .and thirteen-hour night shifts had prevailed almost universally among felt and paper company's scale of wages was already higher thqn the average in like industries. At the same time the announcement of the eight-hour day was made, an invitation was given to the plant employes to offer suggestions for improvement in safety measures and sanitary conditions. This, too, is merely carrying oin an already adopted policy, for shower baths and other facilities have for some time been a feature in all of the company's plants. Tfie company operates mills in East St Louis, Marseilles, 111., York. Pa., and Richmond. Calif., and has warehouses in 29 cities. HELP GOODFELLOW CLUB. Mr. and Mrs. Israel Bender havesubscribed one dollar to the Christmas tree fund, and add their good wishes thitt it may be a happy week for young and old in this community. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Br ner of Peterson were here today doing some ' Christmas shopping and sending th'ir gifts to relatives away from town, some of them in California. Hid * •mcieaeßfi A R 0 inac-aMM

C ass 2A. Members starting with SI.OO the first week, 98 cents the second week, and decreasing 2 cents each week fifty wefeks will get $25.50 Class 5. Members uaving 5 cents the first week. 10 cents the second week, and increasing f, cents.each week tor fifty weeks will get $63.75 Class SA. Members starting with the first week, $2.45 the second week, and decreasing 5 cents each . week for fifty weeks will get $63 75

CHRISTMAS JOYS I. WE have just received a shipment of the latest things in NECKWEAR, MUFFLERS and SETS. We can also give you BATH ROBES, UMBRELLAS, CUFF LINKS, TIE PINS, KNIFE and CHAIN, CARD CASE and CHAIN, HANDKERCHIEFS and many other things a man or boy would be glad to receive, I HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & (| Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boy’s. - _ ■——

THE WATKINS MAN. Customers desiring Watkins remedies may obtain same by calling at Winnes shoe store. 30H* C. R. DUNN. o Spanish for Mouse. Raton, the county seat of Colfax comity. New Mexico, is the center of the mining industry of the coal field on the south side of the Raton mountains, although no large mines are located in the immediate vicinity. The Santa Pc trail passed through Raton, then known as W illow Springs. The word Raton is Spanish for mouse. One large assortment of ice skates goes at 35c a pair while > they last. — Schafer Hardware Co. ’ 30112 FOUND—GoId and amber rosary. Owner may have same by calling at i 1 this office and paying for this ad.

SILK RIBBON FLOUR NO BETTER MADE. IT STANDS FOR QUAUTY Manufactured By J. E. HEFFNER and V. L. FOBBING, Ft. Recovery, FOR SALE BY: Kuebler & Co., M. Fullenkamp, Niblick &( Mangold & Baker.

FOR THE XMAS STOCKING A box of Aurentz ried in one to live pom boxes. A package of Perfection P ( nuts. Aurentz Butter Scotch. Fresh Almonds and Pecans. Remember, we deliver gow Come in or call ’phone 193 Our goods are fresh each wet FOREST M. MURRAY CIGAR STORE Buy your sleds, wagons and ,<kinds of toys at Schafer Hai ware Co. 30112

Class 10 Fixed. Members paying I" cents a week lived, for fifty weeks will get $5.00 Ciass 25 Fixed. Members paying -•* cwtfs a week 25 cents a week fixed. for fifty weeks will get ... .$12.50 Class 50 Fixed. Members paying , •iff cents a week fixed, for fifty weeks will get $25.00 Class 100 Fixed. Members paying ♦I.OO a week fixed, tor fifty weeks, will get $50.00