Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 27, Decatur, Adams County, 31 January 1917 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Fjiklleh** Sv*ry Cvanlng Kxccpt Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER Preaident -* ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rata*. Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 16.00 Per Month, by mall. 26 cents Per Year, by mall $3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Postoffice In Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. Keep in mind that you can save fifty cents if you lake the Dally Democrat by mail and pay it before February 15th. Dick Vesey, chairman of Judiciarv B of th" house has so far absolutely refused to report out of his conimitlee the suffrage bill and declares that l'< won’t do so if he finds that a majority of the house favor the bill. The *w«> men interested in the proposed la yt are keeping Dick on the jump how-1 ever and the odds favor a report tins week. I The three mile road law will very probably not be repealed, the latest dope being that an agreement has been reached that those, opposing ite repeal, will favor the highway commission law and the boosters for the latter bill, will help defeat the bill c. repeal the three mile law. This agreement will probably stand, unless a joker is pulled by some of the smooth lobyists hack of the plan to get the three mile law out of the way. We believe the law makers realize the people of the state will <iot stand ft r a repeal of the best road iaw they ever had and for which no improv >- nient has been offered.

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The constitutional convention bill was forced to take its course in the senate, the opposition not agreeing to a suspension?qf the rules to put it Io third and final reading at one jump. •We admit it will carry by a good majority." said one of the opposition, ‘but we see no need of haste and are willing not to interfere in ease It goes i in regular order. Otherwise we might precipitate a fight by amendment ot otherwise." The amendment discussion was one to submit to the people and thus delay the law becoming effective. Its about time for the republicans to spring their hand picked candidates tor city offices. So far only J. W. Teeple, a candidate for mayor has announced and it is whispered that he is not all together satis, ac.ofy. I*quent caucuses are being held and the leadefs will dictate just who ought to serve the g. o . p. in the race for the various places. If the. democrats should hold a meeting like that of the republicans last night ve fear some one would be accused of operating a political machine but w n , presume these republican leaders . have some special dispensation that • makes it proper for them to "frame up.” Well come on boys, lets hear the worst. Who are to lie the "goats"? The constitutional convention seems assured. The test vote in the senate yesterday indicates that it will pass by a good majority. Just why we are to spend this million dollars we confess we can’t figure out. We presu- ted that the proposed convention w .s being urged by those who wanted a state wide prohibition law, womans suffrage and one or two laws which the present legislature is giving the n. With these out of the road, wit:.’ change is so important that we w'il spend the large sum of money neces-

l'sary? But whats the use? Evidently . we ate to have it auy way. The elee- , lion of tile lU* delegates will take phii-tt next Beptember and the convention will Im> held next Jauuary, If I the bill passes which seems assured within the next day or so. COMMITTEE MEETING. i ' Members ot the city democrat* committee are hereby notified U> meet at the Daily Democrat office at ' 7:30 o’clock Saturday evening. Feb ’ ruary 3. for the purpose of selecting election and attending to such other business as may come bei fore tile committee. T. J DURKIN, . 2Tt4 Chairman. Political Announcements FOR MAYOR. 1 You are authorized to announce , my name as a candidate for mayor of the city of Decatur, subject to the ■ decision of the democratic voters at the primary to be held March 6. 1918. ’ CHARLES W. YAGER Please anuunce my name as a can- ' didate for mayor of the city of Decatur. on the democratic ticket, subject to the decision of the primary ‘ election to be held Tuesday. March U, 1917. CHARLES N. CHRISTEN. FOR CITY TREASURER. Please announce my name as a cau- • didate for treasurer of the city of Decatur, sutyect to the decision of the democratic voters at the primary to be held, 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 Tuesday, March 6. 1917. R. G CHRISTEN. '• 1 < I DOINGS IN SOCIETY a l ■ u WEEK’B SOCIAL CALENDAR. Wednesday. I St. Vincent de Paul—Mrs. CkL. Meibers. Willing Helpers—Mrs. Gehrig. Baptist Missionary —At Baptist Church. Historical —Mrs. Murray Scherer. Shakespeare—Mrs. P. G. Hooper. Ixjyal Women’s Class —Mrs. Dixon (afternoon |. Christian Prayer Service —Rev. W. Paul Marsh Home. Thursday. Helping Hand —Miss Matilda Sel'emeyer. Catholic Culture Club —Miss May.ne Hartings, Euterpean Club Guest Night —Masonic Hall. W. R. C —O. A. R. Hall. Ic-Nic—Tonk Meibers. Methodist Missionary — Church Parlors. C. W. B. M.—Mrs. C. R. Weaver. Friday. Zion Lutheran Aid. Is it not the first duty of those who are happy to tell of their gladness to others? All men can learn to be happy; and the teach ing of it is easy.—Maeterlinck. The congenial peighlxirhood band of the north part of the city that has lutd several social gatherings recently, met last evening with Mr. and Mrs. Will Kist. A number were ill 1 and unable to attend, but those i resent had a fine time, with games, music and other social amusements party brought with them their lunch, which consisted of baked beans, pi les, sandwiches, olives, cake, coffee %nd pumpkin pie. Those present wire Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gall and children; Mrs. T. C. Corbett. Mrs. Fred Bacon and daughter, Beatrice; Mrs. Charles Cooper. Mrs. Will Hodgins. Mandan.i Vincent. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Lord and daughter Naomi. Mrs L. (’. Helm entertained at supper last evening for Miss Florence McGregor, of Mt. Vernon, state Rebekah assembly president; and Mrs. Adolph Hoffman. Miss McGregor w!io was the guest of the local lodge last evening, left today for Greentown. The Afternoon Club ladies w.-re joined for cards and lunch yesterday at the home of Mrs. P. J. Hyland by Mrs. C. L. Meibers, Mrs. Janies P. Haefllng; Miss Edna Crawford of Los Angeles, Cal.; and Miss Ollie Zellers, of Mansfield. ()., The guests's prize was won by Mrs. C. L. Meibers, <:nd the club prizes by Mesdames Clem Voglewede, Charles Christen, Ben Knapke. At the meeting of the Tri Kappas last evening with Miss Florence Myers, Miss Gladys Myers was elected • deleifate, a»d Miss Florence Myers alternate. to the bi-euuial convention to i be held in Iti'ilbnapoli" 'lv :.:»eoad ; week in April. Miss Gladys My " s i had the program which was a book

MB Mi**■■••■ review of " Hepsy Burke" and quite $ good. Mrs. Felix Holthouse will 1 I hostess next Tuesday aud Mrs. Fl »r j enc» Moses will have the paper. Mrs. S. E. Sliatup, Mrs Fred Li i.i < and Mrs. Flo Patton entertained Uie • Pythiau Needle dub al 1/1 e K. of i' i Home yesterday. Guests, besides the, I club members, which fortyfour, were Mesdaiues A. R. Bell. Ed Macy, Frank Butler, Guy Brown. E. A. ( Mann ami Misses Allie Burrell. Paul- < In* Hite and Ettie Patton. After * troche ling aud sewint and conver a i tion. idaees for the luncheon were fotytd in a novel way. Numbers were received coresponding to numbeied | valentines for the covers at the tab- , les. The valentines were all comic < ones and the reading of the verses . crated amusement. A fine luncheon I of hot rolls, strawberry proserves, mixed pickles, fruit salad, two kinds of cake and coffee were served. The Euterpean club will have a < "guest night" entertainment at the • Masonic hall tomorrow evening. Miss Mayme Hartings will ent r tain the Catholic Culture dub Thursday evening. Miss Rose 1 onnelt t will have the paper on "Peace and J Arbitration." I Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fullenkamp -n- 1 tertained an informal little family parly last evening for Miss Rise Weismantle of Elwood. Miss Rose Center entertained th. ( Bachelor Maids last evening at the < home o rher sister. Mrs. Harry Fritf- ( Inger. At cards. Mayme Deininger and Georgia Meibers were the prize winners. MisS Leona Bosse was a guest besides the club members. On Monday evening at the K. of i’.- | Home, after the regular Pythian Sifters’ lodge meeting, a surprise w.is given for Mrs. Rachel Burdg. who is serving her third term as most <xcellent chief. She was presented wt h a souvenir spoon and a plant and dur ing the social, refreshments were ser- i ved. A good time is reported. Miss Matilda Sellemeyer will be hostess to the Helping Hand socity at the Reformed Sunday School room < n Thursday afternoon. BOY BORN TODAY. A fine boy baby was born this afternoon at three o’clock to Mr. aud Mrs. William Sowers, living on the C. D. Lewton farm — o— — COMPLIMENTS OF I). A. Gilliom. professional repairing and rebuilding in all branches of pianos. organs and victrolas, and sewing machines. Piauo tuning especially. Also dealer in all branches mentioned above. Drop me a card, or ’phone 682, 1103 \V. Monroe, St.. Decatur. Ind. Office at home. 'Phone calls. 6 to 7 a. m.; 6 to 7 p. m. Examination free. Always at home on Saturdays. 191 mo-e-o-d o Oh, Mrs. Snooks! "Listen to this, Matilda,” said Mr. Snooks, as he unfolded his scientific paper. "This article states that in some of the old Roman prisnne that have been unearthed they found the petrified remains of the prisoners.” "Gracious. James!” exclaimed Mrs. Snooks, with a smile; “them’s what they called hardened criminals, I expect.” Noticed Slight Difference. "Do you know. Geo./"," remarked Mrs. Ray. "I should say the Browns’ marriage was an ideal one. I couldn’t . help but notice it tonight. Really, there wasn’t one word of disagreement. I lielieve they both think absolutely 1 alike.” “They are a charming couple. ' my dear, perfectly charming," said her ’ husband, “but as to their thinking alike, Madge, did you notice that, she ■ always thought first?” . — Get on thefiringLine -a i Met l J. TF yog want to wurrewi 1 in life) ou must know wlmt it new in business and Industry, in invent inn and science. Get out of the rut; get on tlic flriaf line. Read : Popular Science Monthly ' rhe most intereetlag and useful majarlne, »nd I the Hggest money’s worth. Every niouUl 300 Picture* —3OO Artj lee all for only 15 cent*. AH the new Meas and inventions in electric ity and wirelc-M, In auto-nol>ile« and aeroplanes, in shopwork and . m farminx, end Hi maclonery. How to nuke things at home, tn pages every month, ini-lud nir r-trleorcitors. poultry bouse*, furniture, automobile alinp repaiie, etc. It I, full of money-m.-kinc, alep-saving ideas. It is written in plain Eneliah for men end boys. IS Cent, * Copy—sl.so a Year Get It from a newsdealer or write’ direct to 1 Pepultr Science Montblr. »» Fr-urtaAre., N.l’ f-n rL’ lea S’* • «SV Iresif »sa sswlZe. rtscsp 1 nt£, far yettue aak etutiaa tko painr. k ! 1..'.... -I /

I BIC SALE I jj A PBENOMINAL COLLAPSE OF PRICES ji I 5 ON FASHIONABLE WINTER APPAREL | j II »ffaed "3 wrJs;l! I S Xie stock ot most = II and children’s winter apparel is ottered at less than | ' one half price. u , H | X Come early and have (he pleasure of pu-king from con.pre- j S hensivc varieties, offering the following: « I H $25.00 to SIO.OO Fasliiouable Coals 514.9 S $17.50 to $22.50 Fashionabic Coats $10.4S m S» SIO.OO Io $15.00 Fasliioßablv Coats Hl Lot of Odd Coats go $ 2.98 - at, each • YOUR CHOICE OE ANY OF 01 R NEVV « S SKIRTS AT ONE-HALF PRICE * Special I-ol of Good Skirts. S2*9B H ALL FURS, MUFFS AND COLLARS ONE-HALF OFF 2 BIG cut on all sweaters in stock 2 •• Children's Sweaters, $1.25, “ Children's Sweaters, $1.50 to $1.75, H Children's Sweaters, $2.25 to $2..)0, T 9 * •J LADIES SWEATERS “ II sl-98 | U a^'. SwrakTS $2.28 0 j SJJ SXOO to $3.50 Ladies’ Sweaters *» $4.00 to $4.50 Ltidies’ Sweaters 48 11 $5.00 to $5.50 Ladies’ Sweaters 84 48 I I J* SO.OO to $6.50 Ladies’ Sweaters * 85 48 o» ' cs H Children’s Cap and Scarf Sets to match 4Q _ go at, set 4oC Ladies’ and Misses’ Scarf Sets to match 70 /» •» go at, set IdUV *• —— ... S ALL BLANKETS AND COMFORTS AT REDUCED PRICES I Come early and get the benefit of these real choice bargains, at real I bargain prices. Come early and often. £ THE BOSTON STORE f DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES. —

NOTICE OF HESHINU OF IHTCH ENT. State of Indiana. County of Adams: In the Adams Circuit Court, November Term. 1916. \dam .1. Fisher, exparte. No. 91.3, To Martha .1. Vail. Mary Laux, Mi'hael I’inerty, Permelia A. Knox, John Knox. Otto Brandl. John Koch. William Schaadt. Henry .Martin. Edward .1. Kenney. Etta B. Kiser. .Mary Foster and Benjamin Mublenkamp. tlustee of Wabash township. Jay county. Indiana. You and each of you are hereby no. titled that on the 4th day of December 194 5, Adam J. Fisher and others tiled in the office of the clerk of the Adams circuit court of Adams county, Indiana, their written petition praying for the location, construction and establishment of an open drain on and along the following route, to-wit: Commencing at a point about IB rods east ami 120 rods south of the northeast corner of section nineteen < lb). town one 111. in MeYcer county. In the state of Ohio, thence running in a westerly direction crossing the land of Peter Strable in section twenty < 20) aforesaid, thence following an open channel crossing lands of Adam J. Fisher. Uegina Hillinskey and Patrick Moran, all in section nineteen < 19> aforesaid, thence crossing the land dividing the state of- Indiana ami the state of Ohio, thence in a westerly direction crossing the southwest quarter of section twenty-seven <27), township twenty-five i 25 > north, range fifteen <ls) east, theme in a southwesterly direction crossing the land of William Harshbergcr and .Mary Foster in the northwest quarter of section thirty-four (Illi, township and range aforesaid, thence crossing the southwest quarter of sahl section thirty-four <2 li. thence In a southwesterly direction crossing the highway dividing the counties of Adams and Jay' In the state of Indiana, thence in a south westerly direction, a distance of about 160 rods and terminating in the Wabash river at a point about 30 rods east and 160 rods south of the southwest corner of section tl.irty-hmr Lili, township twenty-five <251 north, range (15) east. That thereafter the apportionment of costs between the states was made and approved by the otfiiials of the state of Indiana and the state ~f Onio. , And that thereafter pursuant to law said petition was referred to Phil |„ Macklin, Noah Bilserstine. and <‘. 1,. \\ Kelley, drainage commissioners therein. who tiled their written report therein, with the <T«rk of the Adams, circuit court, on the Ist day of De-' .ember. 1916. You are further notified that tlie drainage commissioners added branches to tl<e proposed main drain, all of which are specifically de. scribed in t!*e drainage commissioncis’ report lierein You are frtrther unfitted tfaal you, real estate mure detiaitely described i in the report has been assessed with] benefits and that Wabash township in <

i Jay county, Indiana, is also*assessed as benefits on account of benefits to certain puldic highways in said township You are hereby further notiflod that the Adams circuit court of Adams county. Indiana. has set and fixed Alouday. February Iff, 1917, as the day for the hearing of said report and the assessments therein and said hearing on such report and the assessments therein will |>e had and hel<l In the Adams circuit court in the City of Decatur, Adams ■uuntv, Indiana on Monday. February In. I'<l7, ami the same will be contnlued from ih creafte. if necessary until said hearing is completed ]; Oated this 30th day of January, ADAM J. FISHER et al.. . xparte. ■ . . .. Petitioner#* ’ '-ter«on & Mo rail, Atlvs- -m - — — ’ 4 LOUISANA FARMING Mr. G. H. Payne, president of the Payne investment company of Oitaim. Nebraska, and Mr. C. M. Wiseman, of Indianapolis, state agent for the same company, are in the city l 0 hold rt conference with Messrs. Erwin and Michaud, local agents. The Pay p. Company are colonizing a traet of 44 . 1)00 acres of rich, level upland prarie near the city of Lake Charles. ln S()U h western Louisiana. Messrs, Dan Erwin and Henry Krick of this city made a trip to Lake Chartea last week atM l Mr. Krick purchased 240 acres of land anti also took an totion on another tract. Both of th. se gentlemen report that the land offered them was of splendid quality and a line location close to an U p to date thriving city of about twenty thousand heopie. The j an d is Fo)d at a c heat) price and on very easy terms et payment, with the expectation that the puiThasers will occupy ,he l a!l ,| «« the country needs good north-,n farmers. l-’uJi particulars wi « in columns ot this newspaper in the B e ar future. These gentlemen arpi| Rig for an excursion to Louisian, next I Tuesday, Febinary Sth.

PUBLIC SALE. A public sale will be held at the Chas. Burrell residence, 5 miles northeast of Decatur <m Monroeville road on February 13th. Live stock and farmins implements will be sold. Look for sale in another part of this paper. 25t(i CHARLES BURRELL. LOST—Small pocket book < outate;.i? ten dollar hill and dollar or two f* change. Finder please return to this office and receive deward. Was 1 (,,! between MiHer restaurant and Scharf » offl Hardware store. MANGOLD & BAKER Corner Monroe and 7th Sts PHONE 215. 24'/ a tbs. Jewel Flour I 10 Tb. sack Cane Sugar • ’ , Pearl Barley, tb, i Purity Rolled Oats, a box ’,2 tbs. extra fancy Prunes 2 tbs. extra fancy Peaches ■ ! P»p Corn that will pop, a tb Lake Herring, 5 Tb. bucket I Hailing Herring, a keg i 10 bars Export Soap , ■•Dried Beef, a can Peanut Butter, a jar .. .10c, = Ci Oranges, Bananas, Celery. Cabo’S j Apples and Lemons. We pay Cash or Trade for ' Eggs, 32c; Butter 25c-32c. * Arthur jfr Mangold ** Balfi’f