Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 1, Decatur, Adams County, 1 January 1917 — Page 2

DAllfit L = ——■ ;• Published Every Evening Except 'Sunday by The Dqcattr penjoerat Company JOHN H. HELLER Preaident ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUBE, Secretary aa...... 4 --- —"■ '-= Subscription Rates. Per Wqek, by carrier 10 cents Per Yelr. by carrier $5.00 Per Mofeth. by mail 25 cents Per Ye|r. by mail S3.(W Single Copies 2 cejjts Advertising rates made known on application. . . i.. Euieibu at the Postoffice in Decatur, ds second-class matter. Talk|»gVM|d<|<Vv*rks. the old fair grounds, be yojivcrted into one of the Jt< AMs At 'lndiana and at a stnai eipensL. Let's do it in this good year.of'uur WE WISH YOU A HAPPY N'FW yeah; we hope your pros PERITY STARTS TODAY AND CONTINUES THE NEXT 3<iT> DAYS AND THEN BUBBLES OVER FOR A DEUAIIjE OR TWO An old-fashioned indoor fair in the vl'arly spring would prove a winner and produce a fund that could be used, for factory purposes and to improve thia cito. The business men can make money and create a feeling that will make this the. greatest trading point ! * v • • ‘ hr.. within-- a tfprrlutry of forty miles. if they ifco p-wu imstlfng as they have.

the pa&t month. x •.s.»*ht 1 * -• /-»«» The Ji#v« formally. - turned, down tlie.-proposal ■ for a peace conference as offered by Germany on tine grounds that they first want some idea as to what the Teutons expect. The slaughter will go on and it looks now as though .the next. year will see the campaign of con Jtict which long ago went beyond all comprehetiffion sos destruction of men and wasting of nations. Early toYnOrrod- morning you should drop ttit'o bue of the local banks and ' start A CWristnms saving card You winthtistnake a thrift resolution that will bring you much satisfaction and happiness during, the next year,anti perhaps refHp' ' Buls ' K s a hai'it.wotth forming that of saving, a guabffl against the rainyjh: the time which I comedo whan etie'eaniifc. 1

power is gone. Do it tomorrow'. , 1 — We would say that Saturday was a successful business day in Decatur. We have talked to numerous , merchants.and they seem greatly Jdeased. \Ve also talked to hundreds of farmers and townspeople and they all agreed that Auto Day kas a big event,. It is hoped that they will be continued, for they liven up the people' of the community and this means a lot to everybody.

As we start the New Year we are promised the Also Products company, have a partial promise of at least one other good manufacturing concern, rumore Os two-or three, hints that the Clover Leaf division may come here, in the spring, a new nigh school building. a couple of business blocks, plans for many new dwellings, proposed street and road improvemeuts #ud other dreams that ought to make that a busy, profitable and happy year. We

— Do Not Fail to Attend Our o&fo.? 11'*.... MAMMOTH < CLEARANCE SALE h Starting Saturday December 30th PRICES HAVE BEEN SLAUGHTERED The Myers-Dailey Company. SUITS THAT SUIT

can help make it better, Let’s get off right. ■ I ■ 1 The general assembly of Indiana will soon be on. Thursday, the opening day With a republican governor and control of both houses we may now expect quick remedies ill the way of taxation, liquor regulation, opera tion of state the abolish- > nient of at least half the commissions and offices in the state and a saving to the taxpayers of many hundred thousand dal’ars. At least these are among the promises as made during the recent campaign and to which they should be held by the people of the state. Let's have it. all of it right away quick. Today fs the time to make resolutions and convince ytrarself- that you ought to keep them. Hat.;; ■ nto them like a bull pup to a piece at porter house beef steak. We can make Decatur the best town <>n earth and \datns county the finest spot in all the world. It’s not far from that ri ;ht now. Visit any other city of 5.000 or county of the proportions of tltis one and you will return convinced that everything considered the inhabitants here, have a lot to be thankful for. Let's go forward in 1917 and not backward. We can do it it' we all boost and push. I DOINGS IN SOCIETY I

WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. - , Tuesday - Tri Kupi-ms. Postpoimd. Pytliinn Sisters K. of I’. Home. Thursday. le-Nick Marie Gass. Friday. Christian Fastoral Helpers—Mrs. G. i C. St>-« le's seetion —Mrs. Lawreaee Schlegel. Why Not Resolve To Do all the good you can, By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can. —John Wesley's rub'. At the home of Henry Lehrman in Union township a very pleasant surprise party was given for their son. John, in honor of his twenty-second birth anniversary. Those present were Velma and Mabel Walters. Clara Gerke, Delia Busick. Lillian Leltrman.

Gerke. Ida Tiernan. Oscar ami Lehrman. Clarence Busick. Elf'*in ®u, ra d. Ed Barrone, Silas Beltz. A tine dinner was held Christmas < v at h olne of Mr. and Mrs. Wil. Trim in jjonor of Mr. Trims father. « hn Trin) who was seventy-three year ol(i on Chriglmas day The sons hnd , ughters grand . children and great sra.., hildren were present, excepting one s. wh<) Hveg in Oklahoma, and was uu i tend. A fine chicken din. „ wag >I served. Those present were e an(J {drs. Simon Brandyberry of . Wavne. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brandy..

w rtf ifv. r . ~ ry. Mr. and Mrs John Hill, soi Glen, and daughter. Lelah; John Trim, all of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Zezula. son. Glen, and daughter. Mary Elizabeth; Mr. and Mrs. Will Trim, somj Virgil. Warren and Joie, and daughter, Lucile. All departed. wishing Grandpa Trim many more happy birthdays. The Pythian Sisters will meet Tuesday evening when the election of officers will take place. The meeting night was changed from toniglrrt account as New Year's Day.

I Mrs. U. C. Steele's section of the Christian Pastoral Helpers will be < it pertained Friday afternoon by Ms. La’wrenee Schlegel. One of the pretiest of the holidday festivities was the supper dance Sate-day evening given by Miss Dorothy Dugan for thirty six guests. The smooth waxed floors polished to their brightest, the beautiful Christmas tree and the Christmas greens retaining all their evergreen beauty, made the setting especially attractive. A three-course supper was pro vided at seven o'clock and following the musicians, who were John Wemhiff, pianists, of Fort Wayne, and Elmo Smith, drummer, sounded the notes for the dances. There were sixteen numbers, and the program, with their water color illustrations, were pretty features. There were many out of town guests, among them being Miss Grace Gray. New York City; Florence Goodrich. Juanita Hardman. Pierre Goodrich. Hal Ruby. Don Kennon. Bob Moser. Winchester: Marjory and Will Rohan. Fort Wayne; Kenneth Fulton. Ed McGriff. Portland; Hilard Walmer. George Swisher. Bluffton; Verne Mitchell. Monroeville; Paul Sauer. Markle. The Winchester party remained for the week end house party at the Dugan home, returning to Winchester last evening. Miss Gray and Miss Goodrich, who ate Wellesley students, and Pierre Goodrich, a Harvard student, will remain in Indiana until after the inauguration of Governor Goodrich in Indianapolis, when they are anticipating the round of festivity incident to the inauguration. Mr and Mrs Vincent Forbing and [children of Fort Recovery. Ohio, -are fxew Year's guests of his father. Peter Forbing. and family. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Patterson, Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Weaver. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Burroughs. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Patterson. Miss Marie Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. J. H Stewart, with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Jloft'man saw the old year pass out and usMSSHRDLUD year pass out and helped to usher the new year in at the Hoffman home on Winchester street Sunday night. A most enjoyable evening was spent. Mrs. Hoffman serving a most excellent buffet luncheon at the midnight hour. To make the entertainment complete, at two o’clock this morning, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lankenau and Mr. and Mrs F. H. Hubbard, they serenaded Mr. and Mr" Carl Pumphrey, and their guea bride and groom, -vho are visiting at their home on their honeymts n. Mr. Pumphrey admitted the early morning visitors. and passed the*cigars. but the bride and groom refused to surrender. It was pronounced the most enjoyable New Year's eve that the members of the party had ever passed. The Tri Kappas have postpor. d their meeting until Tuesday evening of next week, when Miss Marie Patterson will be hostess. Miss Helen Niblick will have the program. J)r. and Mrs. Fred Patterson gave a

dinner party yesterday for Mr. ad Mrs. Bruce Patterson and children. ' of Marmaduke, Ark.; Mr. and Mt-, Dan Sprang and Mr. and Mrs. J ( Patterson and daughter, Marie. One of the merry watch part ms, awaiting the advent of the new' y ar wa sgiven at the D. H. Hower home last evening by the Misses Ms 1 ' I j.’wer and Ireta Butler for six ■ n ana’ 8 ' T’ l *" holiday colors or re 1 and C» n prevailed in th«* decorations and fres mas srpp,is wprp B, *H bright contests, 1? nunil,Pr of Kames .id ' and flower V ,hpm hpinir a Ford . minature Eord'“ st wpre P la - Vpd A the one and in thr L ’ ivpn as a l ;rizp ,n ’ Goldner won a bouqiY pr , ting followed the gait r0sl;8 - Da-i- --’ course supper was provif 11111 ■*’ Mr. and Mrs V. • 'ey hVu tertained at a watch party la.H ’ ‘ , in compliment,Jo Mr. and Mrs. fe't , Patterson of Marmaduke. Ark. O'h

guests were Dr. and Mrs. Fred I*‘tc terson, Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart," Miss Marie Patetrson Dr. and Mrs. ft. Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Burroughs. At one o’clock they went to the Pumphrey home where theyserenaded the family and their guests, which included a bride and groom. Miss Lee Anna Vance was hostess at a lovely holiday party at the home of her uncle ami aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heuer yesterday afternoon. -The Heuer home was a vertiabl" “Kr’s Kinfile's headquarters and the party of thirteen young folks enjoyed every minute of the affair. The large ( hriatmas tree in the bay window was brilliant with its trimmings. topped with a fright star, around which cherubim poised in flight. A carpet of snow was spread under the tree, over which miniature Santa Flatts and reindeer, and shephers’ (locks roamed. rhe deeiwr spiritual significance of "m Ciiristinas time was exemplified in t ie representation of the Christ-child In the manger and in another setting where angels guarded the lowly!.

home of the child. The lighting effect wus particularly beautiful. Und r a large white Christmas bell, Mr.J Heuer, with the Victrohi, furnish'd! Christmus music and also stories of which highly pleased the children. Southern smllax, Santa Claus posters or the art-hen. and Christines wreathes and holly made the home unher attractive. Miss Vane- met her gu< t.s; at the door, and patty being brought, by Mias Eneanor Rcppert, The e ti-i vlties began (it once and were never ceasing until the time ofr departure, the Heuer automobile conveying them to their homes. Songs and recitati. -is were given by the little folks ,;i’d Miss Della Sellemeyer told them lo ely stories. For the supper march, music was played, and lead by LeeAnna. they wound through the rooms, finally ending in the dining ro<x.t. where places were designated by Santa Claus napkins, and red valid’ s. made the table and its appointme t« J pretty. Wafers, cocoa, candies and, nuts were served. The little folks! who enjoyed the event with the h >.--t---ess were Naomi Stolte. Margaret widt Robert I-Yisinger, Gretchen S<-hat'-«r,; Betty Erwin. Eloise l-ewton, Helen Haubold, Virgin* Hite. Nedra Gia icy. Margaret Atz M'artha Sellemeyer. 3 ••' « A number of riern l - were entert tied at dinner at the Dr. S. D. Beavers home Sunday, bein Purdue friends of William who is a* home from •<>]- lege and of Wayne Beavers. The Presbyterian Woman's Ho ne and Foreign Missionary society will meet Tuesday of n xt week instead of this week, as at first planned. Mrs. C. A. Dugan will >e hostess. The members of the Limited Cl i’» gave a surprise for Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hubbard Friday evening, the ass dr being in advance of their twenty lif h wedding anniversar which was yesterday: and also In farewell to them before they go to tieir new home in Ohio next week.. The guests brou-ht their supper with hem. and car Is were played and general amusements indulged in. Mr. aid Mrs. Hubb‘r.l were presented with a gift also tn honor of the occasio.i. Mr. and Mrs. Car Pumphr.-y have jis their guests for a few days. Mr and Mrs. Vane Com it. of Cimdit, O. Mr. and Mrs. J. -fSetersop and family gave a New Year's family dinner party today. J. D. Hale, Judge and Mrs. D. E. Smith and child;<;.i were guests. Robert and Dwight Peterson who are at bom- from Indiana university will returned tomorrow. Byard Smith of Earlham college, was also a guest. A family reunion and dinner pn ty at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jackson on South First street was one of the pleasurable events of Sunday. Those present w-ere the Phil Macklin and Bruce Christen families and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Longshore families. o

THE COURT NEWS Will of David Sprunger of Berne Leaves to the Children. IN EQUAL SHARES Marriage License — Issues Made in a Few Civil Cases. The will of David Sprunger. of Berne, executed June ItHfi. witnessed by Grover Sprunger and J. D. Winteregg. was probated tpday. He Lgives his estate in equal shares to

s children, after the payment of exfays and debts, if any of the chilto'rp' deceased, their children are He SBi the share of the parent. Caleb S(At the sons. Joshua and *Vjr, serve as executors. Mary Jctli. Motion by plhi. A P. Addington, fendaut’s strike out deis ordered left (iM. nt. The case I , ~ , pl’ial calendar. Robert Steele vs. Special appearance Shoaf. Moran for defends, t, Mfa... , n aside and quash service of set The People's Loan * I pany vs. F. M. Gossard et al. a' pearance by Merryman for Archbolt Rule to answer. Marriage license was issued to Hi bert L. Koontz, born July 11, 1817, hardware merchan' of Yellow Spring Ohio, son of Jacob S. Krantz, "ti Charlotte Hammcll. born February 1885, assistant coun*y dcrli. dauglitt of Cyryus R. Hantmell. _ -e- — - O - - . Order a brick of Klepper’s ic cream at W. Colchin’s. 301 U

VILLA IN POWER Mexican Bandit Regains Much Lost Power in Defeat of Defacto Troops. - - MANY MEN ENGAGED Government Reports Says Bandit Administered Decisive Defeat at La Cruz. (United Press Service) (By Webb Miller.) El Paso, Jan. I—(Speciall—(Special to Daily Democrat) —In the biggest battle in point of numbers of men engaged i since Villa regained power in northern •Mexico, Villistas iiave decisively d-■ |.feated a column oi government troops ! sent out to halt the northward progress of the bandits forces. The tatlite occurred at La Cruz, according to reports obtained by United States authorities today. (By Robert J. Bender) Washington. Jan. I—(Speciall—(Special to tnc Daily Democrat) —The life or death of the present peace movement res s wholly in the hands of Germany. This was known positively to be t io belief today of Washington officialdom. * Furthermore, whide administration officials believe the entente allies Jive left a loop hole for Germany to prove the sincerety of her original peace propositions the believed peace negotiations are today further off than they appeared to be 'at the start of the present movement. This government feels that .Germany must more frankly declare herself in regard to her plans and sped-: (nations if she is to keep alive any peace negotiation sentiment. That Germany may take this gigantic step in her next movement insisting, however, that her terms beheld in confidence —is deemed possible by many officials. WHEN HEALTH TAKES WING. I . -‘When health affrighted spreads her rosy wing and flies with every ( hanging gale of spring." take Numbet 4u For The'Bbxid. Employed in blood poisoning, rheumatism, catarrh. constipation, liver, kidney and stomach troubles, menurial, le.au and zinc poisoning. Under its use sores, ulcers, nodes, tumors, pimples and p-rofulous swellings disappear as if by magic. Made by J. ('. Mendenhall, Evansville. Ind.. 40 years a druggist. Sold by Smith. Yager & Falk—Adt. o HERE is a reiaeuy that wiu cute most *ll tlun a< - tfaip troubles. Eczema, Marb«;w iieh, iv:h. Cot and Sore*. Why waste time and mo.iey > >r. t B. Ointment is an ointment of real merit? As: Four druggist If not handled send 50 cents to ffi 8 B. Ointment Co., 217 Monroe «u-e» Deeahir. Indian*

END OF THE YEAR SALE COATS AND SUITS Every Coat and Suit must be sold regardless of its manufactured cost. Nothing will be reserved. As we have done in former years we will do this year. Our Motto—Not one garment to be carried over/ Choice Cloth Coals, former price CIO FA $25.00, this sale tbIZ.SV Mg Fine Cloth Coats, worth $17.50 and CIO FA $20.00, this sale tDIv.OU Nice Wool Cloth ('oats, worth $15.00, Q7 FA this sale vl »?)v One Lol (food Heavy Winter Coals, sold from < $lO to $12.50, choice, Qi FA QO nr this lot •M.dV an(l I’ini 1 Wool Suits, this season’s best Qi 177 " values, .$25.00 suits, this sale.... vll.Q) ————————————— ■ 'Sfi' (Good Whipcord and Serge Suits, Qi AAA $22.50 values, this sale tP-Iv.VV < W i — ,r' 'by All Wool Suits, right up Io QfY rfk a ™—sl 7 .50 \ allies, this sale.... Lj - v ’■<i- T " —-— yL - Make .Your Selections Early , /jLJCK Sc CO.

Pay Your Subscription TO THE DAILY DEMOCRAT .-before— FEBRUARY 15th And you can do so at the same old price $2 50 per year, by mail. After that date the pi ice will be $3.00 per year, during the present high price of paper, ink and metal. THE DAILY DEMOCRAT 111 I ■■! I—— m ti ■»— gtwroy ficmmmo?*——s NOTICE To Our Customers and the Public in General. The undersigned has sold and will clone the meat market on the east side of Second street, known as the Dyonis Schmitt or City Mear Market lon January 1. We cordially invite and will be pleased to meet our old friends ar.d customers and the general puhliAit oui meat market on the west side of Second street, known as the Baker & Hower meat market where you can buy the choicest meats at the lowest market price and where you will receive the very best and courteous treatment by Messrs. Baker & Hower. The Hoosier Packing Co.