Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 29, Decatur, Adams County, 2 February 1917 — Page 4

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Sv»ry Evening Except ■unday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER President ARTHUR R- HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rates. Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mall 25 cents Per Year, by mail 13.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Poatofflce in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter COMMITTEE MEETING. Members of the city democratic committee are hereby notified to meet at the Daily Democrat office at 7:30 o'clock Saturday evening. Februafy 3, for the purpose of selecting election inspectors and attending to, such other business as may come before the committee. T. J. DURKIN, 27t4 Chairman. Political Announcements FOR MAYOR. 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, 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 held, Tuesday. March 6, 1917. EDGAR GERBER. FOR CITY TREASURER. J‘lease anounce my name as a candidate for the democratic nomination for treasurer of the city of Decatur. subject to the decision of the democratic voters at the primary election to be held Tuesdav. .March 6th. j. d. McFarland. FOR CITY TREASURER. Please announce my name as a candidate fog treasurer of the city of Decatur, subjaut to the decision of the democratic v> it .-. at the primary to be held March 6, 1917. ROY BAKER. 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. Six mon- weeks of it, according to the decision of the ground hog given • out early today. And the coal pile never did look so small and inefficient. February 15th will soon be here. fXftvr that time the price of the Daily Democrat will be $3.00 per year. Why not pay it before and save fifty cents? A three-cornered fight for the republican nomination for mayor in Decatur is a new one. The factions in the local g. <>. p. seem to be about as near together as they are nationally. Go to it, boys, and don t take it too seriously for the nomination will be just an empty honor anyway. April 2nd, 1918 is the date decide ! uopn yesterday for the last day upon

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p which intoxicating liquors can be ler 1 gaily manufactured or sold in the * state of Indiana. The test vote in I the senate was twenty seven to twenV ty one and by the same vote an t amendment was adopted making it illegal for drug stores to handle any 1 kind of intoxicating liquor excepting alchohol and that only under severe restrictions, it looks like the sum--3 mer of 1918 would be a long dry one. I' — 1 1' And now- the legislature has flip * flopped into line for the woman's sufi trage bill and the latest bulletins Indiicate that the bill giving the women , of Indiana the right to vote will be enacted into law. A few days ago it was announced that the lower house was absolutely oposed to this measure. Just what caused the law makers to change their mind is not stated but we take it that the Indiana women must be politicians worthy of consideration for they seem to have put it over. The war crisis grows with each passing hour and the administration is not giving out any advance tips. So far there have been no accusai tions of “leaks,” and those who made : the greatest fuss because of the fact that information was obtained by some one some way concerning the president’s peace note are now "kicking” because they can’t find out just what action will be taken by the president. It’s a difficult matter to please a hundred million people who have a hundred million different ideas of what is and ought to be done. The writer remembers well a certain old saint who was a member of the same church with him in y western state. He was old and bent and shaky with palsy. He was poor and his clothes were patched and threadbare. He made a meagre living by sawing and splitting wood from house to house at $1.50 a cord, one dollar being the earnings for one of his days. He seldom missed prayer meeting, and his swaying figure never failed to rise for testimony or his quavering voice to be uplifted in prayer. He always sat in a front row and usually alone. One evening the attendants were surprised to find him in the leader’s chair. The pastor, unexpectedly called away, had Father Vredengurg to lead the evening. Some good women looked their disapproval as they entered. Some exchanged significant whisperings and head shakings. Manifestly it was in bad staste to set over_them in a meeting the humble wood sawyer who filled their fuel bins. But the meeting went through song and opening prayer to the topic, and the topic was the twenty-third Psalm. Father Vredenburg was of good old Dutch stock; his poverty was honest poverty, but not less grinding therefor. and he had lived with that psalm. It had been his comfort by day and his refuge by night. As he developed the message of the psalm it became a revelation, and the eyes filled that had glanced haughtily at the bent figure in the chair, and the heads that had nodded dispproval first hung in shame anil then rose in rapt attention. The power of God rested upon that humble man in that hour, and those who had haggled with him over fractions of a cord, over pennies that meant little to them but meat to him. crowded about him after the meeting to grasp his hand. Who were the inferiors there? One of those women said she never again would “patronize” another person.—Christian Herald.

»| DOINGS IN SOCIETY WE.EK'B SOCIAL CALENDAR. Friday. Pocahontas Initiation. I Zion Lutheran Aid. Saturday. Home Guards —Ruth Smith. I A PRAYER God grant riae kindly thought And patience through the day, ond in the thing I’ve wrought Let no man living say » That hate’s grim mark has stained What little joy I’ve gained. God keep my nature sweet. Teach me to bear a blow,

Disaster and defeat, And no resentment show, If failure must be mine Sustain this soul of mine. God grant me strength to face Undaunted day or night; To stoop to no disgrace To win my little fight; Let me be, when it is o'er. As manly as before. —Egdar Guest, copyright Reilly & Britton Co. Mrs. C. R. Weaver was hostess to the Christian Woman s Board of Missions yesterday afternoon when “Latin America" was studied under the direction of Mrs. Nora Mangold Mrs. Marsh. Mrs. Mangold and Mrs. Minnie Daniels gave readings and talks on the lesson, the study being profitable. Mrs. Frank Kern was a guest. The society wishes to thoroughly organize and committees for the various departments will lie named. The hostess served refreshments in conclusion. The regular Thursday night social dance at the Moose hall last evening, followed the dancing class taught by Fred Schurger. There were from sixty to eighty pupils in the class, ranging from the more gracefully accomplished dancers who have had many lessons, to the unskilled novices with their more clumsy attempts. However. Mr. Schurger is a very patient skillful teacher, and if a pupil have even the grace of a gate post, he may develop some agility therefrom under his attempts. Many high school students are noted in the classes. Miss Bertha Kohne, pianist, and Oliver Heller, trap drummer, played, Miss Martha Tucker also contributing thereto as pianist. The dance will be held next week as usual, announcement of another entertainment having been recalled. The Methodist Woman's Home Missionary society had a splendid meeting in the church iwirlors yesterday afternoon, when Mrs. Emma Daniels lead the study as announced. Hostesses were Mrs. Geoorge Flanders and Mrs. Mary Eley and fine refresh ments concluded the entertainment. The Historical club met with Mrs. Murray Scherer Wednesday afternoon when Mrs. Charles Teeple had the paper on William Carleton, the author. Mrs. Arthur Ford will entertain next week when Mrs. Robert Blackburn will have the program on Lincoln Monument. A large delegation of Ben Hurs came down from Fort Wayne this afternoon to be guests of the local Ben Htir court. A public session, this afternoon in the K. of I’. Home, with a fancy drill by the Fort Wayne Ladies team: a six o’clock dinner at the Ben Hur hall; and a secret session this evening, with degree work by Fort Wayne team, will complete a splendid day’s entertainment. The children of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs had a lovely party at the I. O O. F. nail last evening when a variety of amusements provided a good time for them. Victrola music, games and stories told by Miss Agnes Gillig, delighted the little folks. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. "Peace and Arbitration” was the subject of the paper of Miss Rose Tonnelier for the Catholic -Culture Club last evening at the home of Miss Mayme Hartings. Each member had a sub-topic talk bearing on the question and its discussion proved very profitable. Miss Gertrude Holthouse will be hostess in two weeks. The Tc-Nick <lub at the home, of Miss Tonk Meibers last evening, had several guests, they being Mrs. Wai Wemhoff. Mrs. Oick Goch, of this city Mrs. Perry Gandy, Churubusco; Mrs. Rose Weismantle, Elwood; Miss Ina Wright, Fort Wayne; Miss Ora Weber, Indianapolis. In a telegram contest, Miss Agnes Costello and Mrs. Rose Weismantie won the prizes; and in a bean bag contest. Misses Frances Mougey and Ora Weber took the awards. A two course luncheon was provided picnic fashion on the floor. | Miss Germaine Coffee will be hostess I next week. I The Home Guards will meet turnerrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with Miss Ruth Smith on North Second street. The Eastern Star announces its annual party for Masonic children Friday evening, February 23. A good time is being planned. Mrs. H. L. Coqter, of Indianapolis and Miss Clara Williams, of Fort Wayne, were out of town guests al the Euterpean party last evening. 1 Mrs. Tom Reid entertained a small company of friends this afternoon at a thimble party. Democrat Want Ads Pay

1 RICH FUTURE Is Predicted by David Moser, Who Resides at Lake Charles, Louisiana. CROPS ARE GREAT Sidney, Ohio, Man Advises Friends to Buy—Erwin & Michaud Agents. Sidney, Ohio, 11, 28, TO. Mr. Sam Nussbaum,, Berne Ind. Dear Sir: .. 1 see liy the Berne Witness that you are agent for a tract of land ju'-t south of Lake Charles, l avish the Mennonites could realize what that land will be worth after they farm it right for a few years, the would surely take a Jiold of it. 1 recently received a letter from my brother. David who lives at Like Charles. He win telling that the farmers there are getting prosjierous and he is selling quite a number of tractor plow outfits there. Among other things, lie wrote that corn was excellent there. This last season, rice made from SSO to SBO per acre. Cotton SIOO. per acre on an average, sugar cane sllO en an average. Now this was not written for an advertisement. He simply wrote this to state why the farmers there have money this year. I wish enough Mennonites would settle there to establish a church for 1 intend to move there myself in a few years and would like to have a church to go to. I am simply writing, this to advise you that you cannot recommend that country too high for there is big money in early strawberries, winter cabbage, cull if lowers, figs, grapefruit and there are no better oranges grown anywhere than Louisiana produces. If nothing happens I intend to go and spend about two months there myself this winter. Hoping you will get a number of pleased customers in this enterprise, I remain Yours Respectively PHILIP MOSER. Erwin & Michaud are local agents for this land. • Awful Possibility. After a long drought there fell a torrent of rain, and a country gentleman observed to Sir John Hamilton: “This is u most delightful rain; I hope it will bring up everything out of the ground." I "By Jove, sir!” said Sir John, "1 hope' not; for I have buried three wives.”— London Tit-Bits. Daily Thought. A wet rag goes safely by the fire; and if a man is blind he cannot expect to be much impressed by romantic scenery. A part from tbi many lovable people miss each other in the world or meet under some unfavorable star. —Stevenson. Must Be Properly Cultivated. Time, when well husbanded, is like a cultivated field, of which a few acres produce more of what is useful to life than extensive provinces, even of the richest soil, when overrun with weeds and brambles. —David Hume. 500 ACRES OF LAND—lmproved in Craighead County, Arkansas; good house, barn and silo, orchard; one mile from railroad and market; 100 acres cleared and fenced; good soil. Will trade or sell cheap. On terms, or trade at $35.00 per ! acre.—Erwin Ollice. 28lf 1 SALESMEN WANTED—To solicit orders for lubricaitng oils, greases • and paints. Salary or commission. 1 Address Lincoln Oil Co., Cleveland, ■ Ohio. 28t3 ’ WANTED—Man with auto or horse and buggy to sell oils, greased and 1 paints. Compensation $•! to $8 per - day.—Stetson Oil Company, Cleve- ? land, Ohio. 28t3

HARNESS OILING TIME Bring in your harness; ’ have them oiled and repaired, and have them ready for '■ spring. <i New harness made to or- Il ■Jatex < ¥ der. We use the best Oak I J/ t Leather in ail our work. Y/ All work guaranteed. If " A. W. TANVAS Moved to East side of street, in Jacob Atz bldg. r Phone 471 - • ■ North Second Si

HORSES. CATTLE, HOGS Will be sold at the M. E. Andrews sale on Wednesday, Fen. 7th. Also farming implements and household goods. Remember the place, 5 miles sou in ol Decatur and one mile north ot Monroe. 2f>t7 M. E. ANDREWS. FARMS FOR SALE in Lagrange. Steuben, DeKalb and Noble counties, Indiana: 80 acres, all black and level land, located 1% miles from market, all under cultivation; price $l2O per acre; fair buildings. 160 acres located within 3 miles ot good market, good land and buildings; SBO per acre. •10 acres located miles from Lagrange, fair buildings, all farming land, price sllO per acre. , If you do not see what you desire, write us. We refer you to Schug. Metier Co., ot Berne, or the State Bank of Lagrange. MARTIN 4 COMPANY. 29t30 By H. A. Austin. T. P. A. MEETING The annual meeting of the T. I’. A. will be held at 7:30 Saturday evening February 3rd at the Smith & Bell office. The officers for the ensuing year will be chosen and delega'“s elected to the state and national conventions. Please be present. 28t3 T. M. REID, President.

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