Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 17 February 1917 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT PMkUthatf Mvsry Ivsslsg Bsespt BpaUy »y The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER Prssldsnt ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUBE, Secratary Subscription Rate*. Par Week, by carrier....... 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 16.00 Per Month, by mail 26 cents Per Year, by mall $3.00 Single Copies I cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Poitofllce In Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. The three-mile road repeal law was killed again yesterday in the state senate. As the house held similar services over the unpopular effort to repeal this law which has taken so many Indiana counties out of the mud. it seems that further effort by those so insistent for some reason never made public would be useless. Paper manufacturers have admitted defeat and American newspaper publishers have won a signal victory, when future ruin tor hundreds seemed assured. The manufacturers faced charged of alleged combination in restrain of trade and admitting their guilt have asked for a compromise, which, it is believed, will be granted. The plan worked out is an entirely new one in American business, it is said, and means an end within a short time to the supposed paper shortage with prices thajt can be met by the publisher. While the news is aliflost too good to be true, we are sure "hopin' agin hope." “Anchor in Decatur" is the slogan offered by Mr. Cchurch. the sign man. who proposes to build several electric signs, setting forth the particular advantages for factories and industries to locate in this city. His plan is a good one and deserving of thought by those whose interest it is to better this community. Such signs shov a live community and you know and we know that it pays to advert's... We believe the city council should make this progressive step if they can. The electric sign would attract much attention and favorable comment at least and might lead to results that would yield great returns. By all means, let’s try it. Governor Goodrich appeared before • the legislature yesterday and told them that if they refused to pass his proposed bills planned to put democrats out and republicans in and extend unheard of power to him. he would go before the voters in the next campaign and tell them all about it. Agreed. If he tells the people about his efforts to repeal the threemile road law and put the control of the roads in the hands of a commission named by him. if he tells them of his efforts to secure control of the banking and Insurance departments, of the arious other boards and departments of state management, he will find that about nine out of ten disagree with him. He has so far failed to convince the people as he has the legislature that his economy measures are anything but single-man

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’ ’ • • • •* ’ power measures. Let’s put it up to • the people. 1 The Fort Wavne News, undisputed r mouthpiece of the republican machine I for northeastern Indiana, devotes two columns of space to an effort tn ' prove that Governor Goodrich is a better man than George M. Hay. Has it come to this? Until recently. ’ to be real honest, we hadn't learned • that either was a particular star in s ( the Sunday school Held and the peoj pie of Indiana really don't care a ' whit which one excels tn popularity at home. They are interested, however. in knowing why Mr. Goodrich, as governor, wants absolute control ' over every board and most of the of- ’ Hees In the state ami the more he in--1 sists on his plans, the more the peo- • pie are wondering wh} he wants suc h ( a burden on his shouldei . It would i worry a man as big as the Ne.va pictures Mr. Goodrich some to have even . a portion of the responsibility he | asks and sometimes we doubt if the executive is as big as tlv politicians and partisap press would have us believe. DINGS IN SOCIETY | xxiccii'jaaunecjcofflfflarasai? l WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Monday. Dance at Moose hall. Wednesday Birthday Club —Mr. and Mrs. Herb Borroughs. St. Vincent <le Paul Card Party—E. of C. Hal|. Thursday Eastern Star Ladies' Colonial Social —Masonic Home. Whatever Is—ls Right. I know as my life grows older. And mine eyes have clearer sight— That under each rqnk wrong—somewhere There lies the root of Right; That each sorrow has a purpose. By the sorrowing oft unguessed. But as sure as the sun brings morning. Whatever is—is best. 1 know tha teach sinful action. As sure as the night brings shade. Is somewhere, sometime punished. Tho' the hour be long delayed I know that the soul Is aided Sometimes by the heart’s unrest. Anil to grow means often to suffer— But whatever is —is best. I know there are no errors. In the great eternal plan. Anil all things work together For the final good of man. And 1 know as my soul speeds onward. In its grant! Eternal quest. I shall say as I look back earthward. Whatever is—is best. — Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Mrs. Charles Burr gave a fine supper for the fifty-fifth birthday anniversary of Mrs. John Wolfotd yesterday at her home in Monmouth. The guests were Mrs. G. Kurt. Mrs. Ed Johnson and children, lister and Ladle; Mrs. Dan Hill and children: John Chester and Isabelle; Mrs. John Bal lard and daughters. Violet and Elizabeth; Mrs. Martin Ixtrd. The second annual charity ball w'll be held at tho K of C. hall under the auspices of the ladies of the St. Vincent de Paul society Wednesday, April 11. The Franklin orchestra of Fort Wayne has already been engaged to furnish the music. The Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid .Society held an all day meeting yest°rday at the scltoolhouse, when the nimble fingers of the many present. busled themswlves with quilting. Mrs. Herman Heuer served the dinner at noon. . Miss Ulla Renner of Fort Wayne and Miss Marie Pihgry. of Bryant, who were the guests of the Misses Black and attended the dance last evening, left today for Bryant. Miss' Renner will visit there until Monday| tyhen she will return here for the closing dance at the Moose hall, Monday evening. Mrs. John 8. Peterson entertained a company of friends at. a thimble party and six o'clock dinner yesterday that was a very enjoyable aortal affair. Guests Were Mrs. George Flanders, the Misses Anne and Eliza Carlisle. Mrs. Tobi Rteid. Mrs. D. M. Hensley. Mrs. Herman Ehinger. Mrs. O. L. Vance anil Mrs. 11. ('. PftrrtSh. The first annual bdtiqitet bf the Decatur Rotary club for the members, wives or sweethearts will be given Monday evening at the Mnsotifc hail. After the feast a little ehtertalftment ■vill lie given. The t'vi’hf i« Ivfinft i 1 looked forward to with much illleresl ! by the members and the forecast to-1

>-’ * ■•••* — Bl — ■ , I day Is that it will be a very pleas aut one. The card pat ty to be given Tuesday afternoon by the Bt. Vincent de Paul society M the K of C. Hull will be one of the cloning social affairs before lent. Fifteen cents will be charg'd each player The public is cordially invited. Marie and Naomi Guss. Frances Mougey, Agnes Costello and Tank Melbers of this city and Miss Jane Long of Bluffton will form a theater party to see the show at the Palace theater. Fort Wayne. Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vail. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Vafl entertained last Evening at a six o'clock dinner party tor Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sprang. Mr. and Mrs. John Rice. White roses were the table centerpiece. dinner, the company formed a nkrvy and attended the revival at the M. E. church Catherine, daughter of Mr and M:s. Harry Fritzinger, entertained seventeen little friends this afternoon at a George Washington party. The national colors were used in the decorations and the season’s symbols and colors were carried out in the menu and the apiMjintments of the taele where the luncheon was served after games and music. Little tissue paper caps in the national colors were given out and worn for the march to the table. Place cards were little red hatchets. The pffrty was especially pleasing to the little folks. TO ATTEND FUNERAL. Nevin Crowell, of the Democrat force, left this afternoon for Garret, where he will attend the futieral of his niece. Margaret, three-months-old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Smith. ELKS TO ENTERTAIN The Elks will entertain their wives and sweethearts Tuesday evening r.t a feast. The feast will be served st seven o’clock. FARMS FOR SALE. in Lagrange. Steuben. DeKalb and Noble counties. Indiana: 80 acres, all black and level land, located 2% miles from market, all under cultivation; price $l2O per acre; fair buildings. 160 acres located within 3 miles of good market, good land and buildings; SBO per acre. 40 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., of Berne, or the State Bank of Lagrange. MARTIN & COMPANY. LaGrange, Indiana. 29t30 By H. A. Austin. A STOCK SALE. .1. 0. Parrish. I miles west. 1 > mile north of Monroe, will hold a public sale of O. I. C. hops, cattle and horses, on March S, 1917. Watch this paper for later announcements 17-2.-23 o FOR RENT—BO acres, good buildings, black land for corn. For grain rent. Ihissesslon at once.—Wash Kern Box 99 R. R. 9.. Decatur. Ind. 40’3 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 decisiorf 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. Please anounce my name as a candidate for the democratic nominaI tfon for treasurer of the city of DeI catur, subject to the decision of the democratic voters at the primary election to be held Tuesday, March cth. j. d. McFarland. FOR CITY TREASURER. Please announce my name as a candidate for treasurer of the city of ■ Decatur, subject tn the decision of I the democratic voters at the primary to be held March 6, 1917. ROY BAKER. FOR CITY TREASURER. Please announce my name as a candidate for treasurer of the city of Decatur, subject to the decision of the dettlbCfatlc primary election to be held Tuesday, March 6, 1917 H. S. STEELE. FOR CITY CLERK. You are authorized to announce my name as a candidate for clerk of the city of Decatur, Inti., subject to the deeivlon of the ffethtjctatlc Vbterr I al the primary election to he held Tuesday, March «. 1917. R. G. CHRISTEN. 1

PUBLIC SALE. An I am going to quit farming, 1 , will offer at public auction at uiy resilience. 6 miles southeast of Decatur, ' and 2 miles west of Pleiisant Mills, . on what is known as the old Mathew- . son farm, on Tuesday. February 27. 1917. beginning at 10 o'clock a. tn., I the following personal property, towit: Six Head of Horses: Bay horse. 6 years old; sorrel mare. 5 years old; driving mare, 6 years old; black horse. 4 years old; black mare. 3 years old; colt, about 8 months old. Eight Head of Cattle: Four ■ milch cows, t calves. Thirteen Head of Hogs: Poland China male hog. 2 broad sows, will farrow soon; 10 shoats, weighing 50 to 75 tbs. each. Eleven Head of Sheep: Ten head of ewes; 1 Shropshire buck Two nan--1 ny goats. Farming Implements: One handy wagon, one broad tire wagon. . wagon bed. hay rack, hog rack. 3 horse hitch, set sump boards, bug--1 gy. carriage. Deering mower. MilWau- • kee mower, Dain hay loader, manure spreader. Oliver gang plow. 2 Oliver walking plows, wood frame. 60 tooth 1 harrow, steel harrow, J. 1. Case corn cultivator. John Deere check row corn planter, land roller. Peoria endgate seeder, clover buncher, cutting box. barrel crude oil, 50 gal. oil tank, 75 gal. hog fountain, hog houses, grindstone, 2 sets work harness, set double driving harness, set single harness. About 200 bu. corn in crib, . oats in bin. hay in mow, fodder in field and other articles. Tepns: —$5 and under, cash; over $5 a credit of 9 months will be given. purchaser giving note with api proved security; 4 per cent off for . cash No goods removed until set- . tied for L. A. SPRINGER. Harry Daniels. Auct. E. Burt Lenhart. Clerk. : PUBLIC SALE. As I have rented my farm and am going to quit farming. 1 offer at public auction at my farm. 4 miles east and Vi niile north of Monroe, ti’ 2 miles southeast of Decatur, or 1 mile west and 1> 2 miles south of Pleasant Mills, knowh as the old Peltz farm, on Thursday. February 22, 1917, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m., the following personal property, to-wit: Six Head of Horses: Good work horse, 10 years old. weight 1250; 2 good work horses. 12 years old, broke single and double, lady broke, weight 1100 and 1200; sorrel horse coming 6 years old. weight 1250; bay tnare in foal, weight 1100. 6 years old; coming yearling mare colt. Sixteen Hogs: Four brood sows, will farrow first of April; Poland China male hog, 11 shoats. weight 50 lbs. Eight Head of Cattle: Yearling steer. 7 heifers, one Jersey yearling, one heifer, coming yearling; 5 coming 2 year old Holstein heifers. Farming Implements: Turnbull wagon, good as new; old wagon, broad wagon, sprng wagon, new; good set breeching harness. set farm harness, set harness for third horse, set single buggy harness. Keystone gearless li’al loader, new; disc drill. Milwaukee mower, hay tedder, new 14-inch Flying Dutchman breaking plow: 14-inch John Deere walking plow. John Deere

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SAVED - S St' £* « Church. A great revival of le i gion is on. Ah Christian peope not engaged in their own c iurc services are urged to join usm re viving God’s work in Decatur. f

gophßr. used one year: Sattley cultivator, roller bearing disc, new Ideal grain cleaner and grader. 500 bushels of corn in crip: 6 bushels seed corn. 3 bushels of timothy seed. 6 ton of timothy hay, some straw in mow anil other articles too numerous to mention. Lunch served on grounds. Terms: —$5 and under, cash; over $5 a credit of 9 months will be given, purchaser giving note with approved security, bearing 6 per cent interest after maturity; 4 per cent off for cash. No goods removed until settled fdr. F. P. HALBERSTADT. J N Burkhead. Auct. G. \V. McManama, Clerk. ■■■■ - o FOR SALE—Good two year old colt. Belgium; one Belgium mare colt.—Fred Geir. Decatur. Ind.. R. R. No. 6. 41t3 Democrat Want Ads Pay DECATURS’ MAN OF LETTERS CHURCH THE SIGN MAN AT LEONARD’S TIN SHOP.

To The Voters Os Decatur, Indiana How did we make a paying investment out of the Waterworks and Electric Light Plants? By the salhe business management that we used in paying off the city’s indebtedness. The councils preceding us had been the head of the plants and hired and discharged all help and superintended their work. As the members of the council only get 8100.00 a year, they did not devote very much of their time in superintending and consequently some of the employes did as little work as possible. We were of the opinion that it was not the duty of the city council to superintend this work, but the council should be the managers, so we took the plant out of politics and put it on the merit system. We put C U Dorwin, who was first engineer, as super intendent at the pump and light station, and gave him power to hire and discharge ail men used at that part of the plant and to see that each did his duty, and we held him accountable for the proper discharge of all the duties which were to be performed at this station, and when he resigned we promoted the second engineer to his place, and under this arrangement we have never had but one complaint from this part of the plant Although .the city council had a contract, at this time, with the Sundav Creek Coal Company for what coal they needed at the plant, thev were not getting much coal from this company as they were indebted for about Si ()()() 00 so? coal which they had already gotten. We took this un with thi> .. ' r t U)d ' n C i made arrangements to pay this bill in a wav that was ?J CC a ' U they agreed to furnish us all the coal need d wXT ±> 1 C * n with the railroad company for the freightI on this coal S arrangements coal needed at once and at the best price, and having fll r 5 V R °V th ° word, we have been able to buv coal for from livcSn t ‘ l ’ ved , up to .£ ur any utility in this part of the state. This arrangement h- *- han $4,000 00 to $5,000.00 since it was made. Having put the nht ° th ’’’“m ning basis, we then took up the question of in\ I? a 1 ant on t . he r,ffht run " had elapsed, we put in a new engine and electric unlf C y P h ac,ty ’ a P d after a ycar ments for new boilers, which were installed about Ti i. We b ?l< a n anangetinie we had the superintendent of the electric light • f‘ ar . laler - , Hi the meansystem in proper repairs and solicit new busineJ \r” put the distribution diated the offices of the waterworks and electric li«rU y - ears ,atcr we conso, ‘ we were paying $2,100.00 a vear we naid 4? hl Wmtendent and where a year. This salary has been increased some‘hi ; mak u ,n>f ? Bavin S $780.00 since ttiese offices were together we have tu •* r , t,mc of five yvars . Having, better facilities at the plant and bring a Me to hT' , • in a satisfactory way, we were able to increase th ti • hancJ,e mo ’ e business ready to take our next step forward but hr inV I j ness » unt »l now we arc some time and know ing the true conditions wJ h t COntrol of the plant for ments to meet them. We have set aside from th' 1 ma ke arrangemoney to do all the improvements needed with C warnings of the plant enough cent in taxes. The council has contracted for on " ! n x COS ' ins ,ht P««Plc and one condenser, which will give us double emu < turbine generator they saved the city $3,000.00. Bids submitted l on and b >.contracting early last month at Auburn, Ind., were that much highern e ! ' am . c kind of a generator for. At the lime the electric machinery then in th " bat our con t ra ct calls the most modern machinery then in use but in n e , ,) w as installed, it was orators have icon so much improved that whi nn/ asd * cn years electric genChas. N. Christen. %

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