Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 30 January 1917 — Page 2

DAILYDEMOCRAT Published Kvary evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER Preeldent ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUBE, Secretary Subscription Rates. Per Weak, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier ss.t)U Per Mouth, by mail 26 cents Per Year, by mail $3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Poetoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. The legislature has again ainendi d the primary law. The bill as introduced fixes tile date for May but nosit stands amended so as not to effect elections of 1917. The law makers would save a lot of worrying among the candidates over the state if th- v would make up their miyds and stick to it for a few days. W. H. H. Miller, former attorney general of the United States and recognized as one of the greatest la\ - years of the state, is opposed to changing the constitution and presents a strong argument for his position. The various questions can be settled as he, says in other ways and it may 1° dangerous to attempt a new constitution. Its a big enough question at least to think about seriously. Friends of Frank C. Dailey here ate pleased to hear that Jie will be offered the place as assistant attorney geneial of the United States. He is a high class attorney and the only question will be whether or not he can affo; 1 to give up his position as a inenii °r of one of the leading law firms of Indiana to assume a political job. If he does he will make good in the very high position and at any rate the offer is more honor than cames to m< st men. It is told now in dispatches tin’ Governor Goodrich realizinz that lb" three mile road law cannot be repealed without a tremendous upheaval by the people is urging that the law be amended so that the attorney can omy receive ten dollars for his service. It you have tried to secure a road in your township you know that the attorney earns several times over the fifty dollar fee he receives in his county and to ask him to do the work lor ten dollars would be next to rediculous. Every condition points to continued prosperity. The great acreages of wheat already in the ground and th? prospect of unusually extensive spring planting, indicate that with proper weather conditions there will be i harvest in 1917 of unprecedented proportions. Danger of inflation in ail lines of industry appears to have been dispelled, and unless the Uni'el States is drawn into foreign eomp’ications there will be years of unexampled prosperity after the war that will cause the present period to pale into insignificance. —Cincinnati Enquirer. AS we have a very good assortment of suits and overcoats on hand we have decided to continue our wonderful money saving sale for 2 weeks. •T"'-; —• a, THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

1 Willis A. Fox, head of the Tri-stnle college at Angola is the democratic nominee for state senator to succeed the late Dr Green. In accepting the nomination which was made by aecia- ; mation I e unhesitatingly told the delegates present just where he stood un various questions which are just now receiving more, or less attention. Though the district is normally reI i publican by a couple of thousand, you need not be surprised if Mr. Fox makes an excellent showing In this contest. He is a dean and high class gentleman and worthy of the confidence of the people of his district. .i. „ i ■ .We are making our final drive in our campaign for renewal of subscribers to the Daily Democrat. >oj know without, us t T.’. : you that we want you to renew and If we seem a little over anxious it is be u cos -ur desire that you continue as a member of our family of 3,000 subscribe s. Trade conditions are such just u -w that it is absolutely necessary ho vever that we collect for the paper .« advance that we may meet the he;.”ily increased bills of expense. We ask you to continue your support and we are glad to announce that fully two thirds of’our sbscribers have done so The old price continues until February 15th. 1 ■ —■ Political Announcements FOR MAYOR. You are authorized to announce mv name as a candidate for mayor of the citt of Decatur, subject to the decision of the dehiocratic voters at the priniarv to be held March 6. 1916. CHARLES W. YAGER. Please anounce my name as a candidate for mayor of the city of Decatur. on the democratic ticket, subject to the decision of the primary election to be held Tuesday, March 6, 1917. CHARLES N. CHRISTEN. FOR CITY TREASURER. Please announce my name as a candidate for treasurer of the city of Decatur, subject to the decision of the democratic voters at the primary to be hekl. Tuesday, March 6. 1917. • EDGAR GERBER. FOR CITY CLERK. You are authorized to announce my name as a candidate for clerk of the city of Decatur. Ind., subject to the decision of the democratic voters at the primary election to be held Tuesdav, March 6. 1917. R G. CHRISTEN. ,41.1.1 *1 ~ >. .Z*. * 54 b DOINGS IN SOCIETY f WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday. Pythian Needle Club —K. of P. Home. Tri Kappas—Florence Myers. Bachelor Maids—Rose Confer. Rebekah Initiation. Afternoon Club —Mrs. P. J. Hylau-l. (evening.) Wednesday. St. Vincent de Paul —Mrs. C. L. Meibers. Willing Helpers—Mrs. Gehrig. Baptist Missionary —At Baptist Church. Historical —Mrs. Murray Scherer. Shakespeare—Mrs. P. G. Hooper. Loyal Women's Class —Mrs. Dixon (afternoon). Christian Prayer Service —Rev. W. Paul Marsh Home. Thursday. W. R. C—G. A. R. Hall. Ic-Nie—Tonk Meibers. Methodist Missionary — Church Parlors. C. W. B. M.—Mrs. C. R. Weaver. Friday. Zion Lutheran Aid. “The pleasure of the senses pass quickly; those of the heart become sorrows, but thbee of the mind are ever with us. even to • the end of our journey." If we could read the secret his1 tory oi our enemies, we should find in each man’s life sorrow and suffering to disarm our hostility. —Longfellow. On Sunday. January 28. a very pleasant surprise party was given at the home of Oscar Walters and family of near Glenmore. Ohio, the same benig planned by Mrs. Walters in honor of his wife’s birth anniversary. All came with well filled baskets and at the noon hour a very sumptuous dinner was served by the ladies present, which consisted of plenty of fried chicken, pie an<l cake, and other good things. Those present to enjoy the day were Mr. and Mrs. os■ar Walters and family. Mrs. W. J. Walters. Mr. and Mrs. William McMichael. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Dull, Mr. and Mrs. Austin McMichaels- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Housman and fam-* ily. Mr. and Mrs &mtlius Walters. J Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McMichael. , Mr. and Mrs. Harley Hunter. Mrs.

' Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Ray .McMichael, Earl Walters. Eugene Dull. All re- ! turned to their home after the day was spent, declaring themselves royally entertained, and wishing Mrs. Walters many more such birthdays. . -Contributed. Miss Mary Laughlin entertained at her home southeast of the city Sunday for the following: Miss Inez Kelly, principal of the Geneva high school; Misses Elizabeth Martin and Ellen Kelly of Geneva ami Miss Helen Kinney of Decatur. The Delta Theta Tau sorority had a social meeting with Miss Matilda Herting last evening when plans w >»e further discussed for their char! y dance on Valentine Day, February 14. Miss Margaret Dillon, of Wincheater, was a guest last evening. The ch ,r ity ball promises to be a splendid one and the Franklin orchestra of Fort Wayne has been secured to play. The tickets for the dance are selling tor $1 a couple. However, there are ■ many who desire to come to hear the music ami to see the dancers and tickets for those will be fifty cents a piece. The Christian prayer service will be held Wednesday evening at the home of the pastor, the Rev. W Paul Marsh. Mrs. P. G. Williams will be leader. The Christian Women’s Board of Missions will hold its meeting on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. C. R. Weaver. Mrs. Burt Mangold will be the leader. Owing to the absence of the president and the teacher, the Ruth Circle of the Christian church had a purely business meeting last evening when Miss Josie Mumnia entertained at the home of her sister. Mrs. Leo Wilhelm, on Winchester street. Music was furnished by the Misses Dorthy Williams. Helen and Reba Wilhelm and Master Johnny Aber, with piano and trap drum. The class had the pleasme of the presence of Miss Mamma's mother. Mrs. John A. Mumina. and a fine social time was enjoyed. The hostess was assisted by her nieces in serving fine refreshments. The class will have a special meeting at the home of Mrs. A. D. Artman. when arrangements for the valentine social to be given in the Ben Hur hall will be made. The Loyal Women's class will meet Wednesday afternoon, instead of evening. with Mrs. Dixon. One of the enjoyable gatherings of the day was that held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs Chris Sheets, northwest of the city, when they entertained at a farewell dinner for Lew Faust of North Judson. Ind., who has been in the community about six weeks, visiting at the home of his sister. Mrs. Charles Cook. The young folks of the neighborhood regret very much to see him leave, as they have enjoyed many gatherings since he came. But nevertheless, their good wishes go with him and hope he will visit in the community again soon. Sunday was spent in having a good time with conversation and music. A fine dinner was served at noon, and all did justice to it. In the afteruon music was furnished by an orchestra composed of Miss Joanna Human at the piano. Mr. Noel White with cornet, and Mrs. Dora Sheets with harp. Piano music was also furnished by Noel White and vocal music by Mias Gladys Suntan. Those who enjoyed the day were the Misses Verna Mann, Iva Spangler. Bertha and Zelma Fuhrman. Gladys and Joanna Suman. Esther Fuhrman. Florence Sheets. Dorothy Cook; the Messrs Lew Faust of North Judson, Noel and Nile White of Preble. Elwood Elzey, Chalmer and Chauncy Sheets. Brice and Nile Butler. Brice ‘ Roop. Don Sheets, Donald Cook. Harold and True Sheets. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Sheets and Mr. and Mrs. Henry White of Preble.—Contributed. ! The Zion Lutheran Ladies’ Aid so- . society will meet to quilt at the school •house Friday afternoon. Because of illness of Mrs. Horace Callow, who was to have been hostess, the Research club met with M s. L. A. Graham yesterday. Mrs. James Fristoe’s paper on “The American Indian” showed much research and was excellent. Mrs. Stolte will have )h« paper next week. The regular meeting of the W. R. i C. will be held at the G. A. R. hall Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, instead of Friday. All members should i altend. ' The Ic-Nick club will meet with ■ Miss Tonk Meibers Thursday evening. The place of the meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the M. E. church has been changed from tfie home of Mrs. John Niblick to the M E. church parlors. As- * sisling Mrs. Niblick in the liospitaliI ties are Mrs. Mary Eley and Mrs. Da 1 vid Flanders. Mrs. Emma Daniels 1 will have the program.

DEATH ENDS ALL Earthly Suffering for Mrs. John 1). Andrews of South Second Street. ILL FOR A YEAR' Heart Trouble and Dropsy —lntense Suffering Alleviated by Death. ■ * ■ ■ Mrs. John D. Andrews, age 58 years 5 months and 27 days, died at l.rr home on Second street last night at nine forty-five o'clock after a year’s I illness from heart trouble and dropsical conditions. At her bedside at ine time of death were the husband, John 1). Andrews and several children. Mrs. Andrews has s)>ent her entire lifetime in this community, living in Washington township on a farm for many years, later moving to Decatur where she spent the latter part of her life. She is survived by the following] children; Mrs. Nellie Eady. Decatu :j Mrs. Gertrude Railing. Lima. Ohio: Chauncy W. Andrews. El Reno, Okla : Harvey B. Andrews. Oklahoma City; and fourteen grandchildren One child I Charles Edwin, died in infancy. Os sisters the following survive: Mrs. Malinda Johnson. Ella DeBolt; Manda Burkhead and Mary Brandyberry. The time of the funeral services have not been determined and no announcement can be made today. raider In Tear” (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) i German raider according to stories ct I neutral survivors from the Yarrow-]] dale ariving at Copenhagen today vu-l route to their homes. Twenty-six Dutch survivors. Americans Sweedes and Norwegians arrived at the Danish port direct from Germany. They had been taken from unarmed vessels captured by the raid-1 er. They were released upon showing of neutral citizenship and becau -e the ships upon which they were i i. were unarmed. PUBLIC SALE. As I am going to quit farming I will sell at public auction at my residence. 4 miles north of Decatur. Ind., on the Fuelling road or IM miles south of the Fuelling church on Thursday, February 15. 1917. beginning at 9:30 a. m.. the following property, to-wit: Six Head of Horses: Black mare, coming 6 years old. weighing 1550; bay mare, coming 4 years old, weighing 1600; greydriving mare, weighing 1200; bay mare colt, coming 2 years old: 2 bay mare colts, coming 1 year old. Twenty Head of Holstein Cows and Heifers: 6 year old cow. dueto calve Felt. 24. 1917; 4 year old cow. due to calve Feb. 25. 1917; 4 year old cow, due to calve March 23. 1917: 3 year old cow. fresh: 5 year old cow. fresh; these cows are sired by Prince Gelsche Segis 59391. whose dam and granddam average 26.15 lbs. of butter in 7 days; 2 year old sired by Sir Komdyke Daisy Vernan 70122. whose dam and granddam average 30.43 Tbs. butter in 7 days, bred Sept. 18. 1916; 2 year old bred Sept 5. 1916: 2 year old bred Sept. 14, 1916; 2 year old bred Sept. 14. 1916; these heifers are 15-16 in blood, and the trace to some very noted blood lines ami are sired by Sir Woodcrtet Fayne DeKoi 129943 and 4 of them are bred to Zeldenrust King Segis Pontiac 157496. whose 5 nearest d;uns average 28.42 lbs. butter in 7 days: 1 yr. old heifer bred, 1 yr. heifer not bred; S heifer calves from 3 to 9 months old. in .good healthy condition, and with proper care will make a good investment on any farm. Two Hea<| Hogs: Poland China sow. will farrow March 24; Poland China sow will farrow March 25. Eight dozen good laying hens. Farming Implements: McCormick hinder. Walter A. Wood grass mower. Thomas hay loader, Thomas hay tedder, Tiger self dump rake. Cassady breaking plow, walking breaking plow, land roller, 2horse cultivator. Hoosier grain drill, disc harrow. 2 spring tooth harrows, Turnbull wagon, good as new; hay rack, wagon box. set of breeching harness, set of farm harness, set of buggy harness, top buggy with storm front, double shovel plow, single shovel plow. 1-horse corn drill, set of log bunks, log chains. 20 ft.; Swamp hook, cant hook, steele 3-horse even- . er. 2 rolling cutters, jointer, and many other articles too numerous to mention. Terms of Sale:—All sums of $5.00 and unre. cash on day of sale; on all sums over $5.00 a credit of 9 months will be given, purchaser giving note with approved security. No goods removed until settled)lor: 4 per cent oft for cash. B. F. BROKAW. Spuhler & Frauhiger, Aucts. C. E. Magley, Clerk. This May Help. To remove the smell of Crtedi paint, put n pail of colil waler iu the room and cliuiige it every three hours. FOUND—A child's leather mitten. Owner can have same by calling at this offlee. A MARRIED man would like to work 1 on a farm or rent a small owe. A«k dress “H. M„" care the Daily Democrat. 2«t3*

1 BIC SALE | n A PHENOMINAL COLLAPSE OF PRICES j| a ON FASHIONABLE WINTER APPAREL | 0 DeS’l™'vSS || = Kight in the midst of the winter season near y our s = whole stock of most dependable and stylish woman s a || and children’s winter apparel is offered at less than I j one half price. H g Come early and have the pleasure of picking from the big compre- g S hensive varieties, offering the following: «■ j | $2."),0(> to SIO.OO Fasliioiutble Coals $14.98 ■B $17.50 to $22.50 Fashionable Coats SIO«4S S S .flo.oo to $i5.00 Fashionable Coats $ f)«4S I|| 1 Lot of Otld Coats go Q 2.98 II j < al, each 2 YOUR CHOICE OF ANY OF OCR HANDSOME NEW ■■ •» SKIRTS AT ONE-HALF PRICE •S Special Lol of Good Skirls, 98 H II ’ ALL FURS. MUFFS AND COLLARS ONE-HALF 010 || £ BIG CUT ON ALL SWEATERS IN STOCK "J •• # Children's Sweaters, $1.25, U? go at •V'J C.hikU’en's Sweaters. $1.50 to $1.75, i Chiltlren's Sweaters, $2.25 to s2.jo, 79 " 5 LADIES SWEATERS « n si.9B i $2.75 Ladies' Sweaters 82 28 $3.00 to $3.50 Ladies’ Sweaters 82 48 ** j? SI.OO to $4.50 Ladies' Sweaters 83 48 ll Il SS.(M) to $5.50 Ladies’ Sweaters 84 48 II | jJJJ $6.00 to $6.50 Ladies'Sweaters 85 48 •M ' * MB H Children s Cap and Scarf Sets to match J Q goat. set... Ladies' and Misses' Scarf Sets to match 770 * I mb go at, set I «» « ALL BLANKETS AND COMFORTS AT REDUCED PRICES •• Come early and get the benefit of these real choice bargains, at real I i bargain prices. Come early and often. I THE BOSTON STORE t DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES. 011111=11111 j 11111=

HORSES. CATTLE. HOGS Will be sold at the M. E. Andrews sale on Wednesday. Feb. 7th. Also farming implements and household goods. Remember the place. 5 miles south of Decatur and one mile north of Monroe. 26t7 M. E. ANDREWS. MONEY TO LOAN. We are prepared to loan money on farms in Adagys and adjoining counties at 5 per cent interest on long time, with the privelege of paying loan at any time. DECATUR INSURANCE AGENCY. Offices Schafer Bldg., Decatur. IJeod ts Vincent Forbtag returned to Fort Recovery, Ohio, after a visit here wit’j friends. Miss Mabel Burns is ill of the gri<>. Mrs. Sophia Smith is slowly recovering from injury received when the 11 gaments of her ankle were torn in a fall on the icy pav-gment last week. She Is obliged to use crutches in getting around. A bill has been introduced in the legislature to take away the six per cent allowed county treasurers for collecting delinquent taxes. Just, what the purpose is we cannot imagine, but it seems that such a law would stop the collection of a good many thousand dollars over the state, PUBLIC~BALE~ A .public sale, consisting of live stock, farming implements ' and household goods, will be held on the ML E. Andrews ; farm, 5 jnilcs south of Decatur, and one mile north of Monroe, on Wednesday. February 7th. Horses, cattle and hogs will he sold. Dinner on ground. Lbt7

DAILY MARKET REPORT. EAST BUFFALO. East- Buffalo. N. Y . Jan. 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Receipts. G.- ' 400; shipments, 1,520; official to New 1 York yesterday, 6".540; hogs closing steady. Medium, heavies and yorkers, 312 15 @112.25; pigs. $10.75 @ $ll.OO- 1 roughs. $11.15©511.25; stags. $8.50© I $3.70; cattle. 750; steady; sheep. 3- I 000; steady; top lambs. $14.75. CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET. Chicago—Wbeat. No. 2 red, slok\ • No. 3 red. nominal; No. 2 hard. $1.83 Vi; No. 3 hard, nominal. ■ t orn. No. 2 yellow. sl.Ol@sioi,% j No. 4 yellow. [email protected]; No 4 I white. s97c@»l. Oats. No. 3 white. I 56%@571tc; standard, 57%@58c’l ‘ X< L 2 ' * 1 - Barley. sl.oo® , tri- o r > k ' J 3l ' 50 ' Lar,f - W!.22@ ! *18.27. Ribs $14.97© $15.50. LOCAL STOCK MARKETS Heavy and medium. $10.50® Si 1 no ■ ’’ f “ nd *lO-50; roughs $10.00; prime steers. $7.00 ® scuo; lights and mediums. $6.50® ; * B l^o@* 6 - 00 ; Rood bulls, so.oo@sf,.oO; balogna bulls, ssoo® ‘ s>.so; stags. $9.00; calves, >lO 00 ! best lambs. slo.oo@sl i.oo; mediums I and lights. $9.00@$10.00; ewes $6 00 @s>.oo; wethers, [email protected]. I Grain market. r v Wl »i“.Vr”; 7s: . '' orn - $137: 52c; i £.';;* 1-5; barley. >i.oo ; ~1 0v, .r geed wed.’uft , COUNTRY produce. Eggs. 32c; butter, 2t'@2sc. , POULTRY MARKET. ' Chickeufi, luc: fowls, 15c; ducks 13c- < geese, lie; young turkeys, 15c; old Tom turkeys. 13c; old hen turkeys, . ’ • °bt roosters, 7e; eggs, 40c- Ind Runner duekt. 11c. Above prices are t for poultry free from feed. 1 CREAMERY PRICES. l>uit( ,’> :i t. delivered. )(><.; bultcrfal at stalimi, 38 cents; bultcrfal i>' country, ;?7, r . uuumtat, U1 ... , W OOL AND HIDES. I wool, Jic; beef hides 17c- ~a i r Uilo ' v ’ r,c; **»’

PUBLIC SALE. A public sale will be held at the ( has. Burrell residence. 5 miles northeast of Decatur on Monroeville road on February 13th. Live stock and farming implements will be sold. Look for sale in another part of this paper. 25111 CHARLES BURRELL. DEMOCRAT WANT APS PAY BIG MANGOLD & BAKER Corner Monroe and 7th Sts. PHONE 215. 25 Tbs. Cane Granulated Sugar $1.85 24‘/a lb. sack Jewel Flour * - lj 5 R>. pail Lake Herring Holland Herring, a keg $1.20, $- J oalmon, a can 13c, 15c, *-0c 3 5c pkgs. White Line Washing Powder 10c Polly Prim Cleanser, can 2 for ISC Borax Soap Chips, a pkg. ...15c, 25c 10 bars Export Soap Empire Coffee, Berdan's tb ooc Empire Tea, Berdan’s, a pkg- J’ Good Bulk Coffee, a tb. . .15c, 20c, 25c Bulk Apple Butter, a tb 2 for .....• 25c Oranges, Bananas. Lemons, Oys ters, Carrots and Lettuce. We pay cash for Produce: Ejgs 32c; Butter, 25-32 c. Arthur & W Mangold Bakff