Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 42, Decatur, Adams County, 19 February 1917 — Page 2

D AILY DEMOCRAT CllkUtbM livery Ivanina Ixcnpt •tinday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H, HlLLEßPree.ltfent ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rates. Per Week, by carrierlo cents Per Year, by carrierlß.oo Per Month, by ma 1126 cents Per Year, by mall $3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Poetnfflce In Decatur, Indiana, as secund-class matter. The Indiana legislature will close in about ten days. Well, that will be one worry off of the minds of the people, anyway. Bob Tucker, Indiana correspondent for the Cincinnati Enquirer, predicts that every large city In the state will elect democratic officials at the city elections next November, as a rebuke to the republican legislature. Sure, and then at the next state election, the democrats will take over the rest of the jobs, A peal of thunder, the twitter of birds and a patter of rain this morning were the tirkt signs of spring Don't think that this means that the winter is over and it's time to change to apparel of lighter weight, for the probabilities are that there will yet be more days when we will acknowledge that the ground hog knows his business, and knew it well. It transpires that the clean-up made by Tom Lawson in the December bear raid an amount so vast the Boston plunger said he couldn’t for the life of him tell within a half million dollars how much it was -netted him about $40,900, according to one of his brokers At that. Tom Lawson's romancing on the amount of his winnings was not half so wild and weird as the fictions he invented concerning the great “leak" and the peri sons involved in it. Fort Wayne .Journal-Gazette. • ■■ 1 ■ 11 ■ J 1 Add to the mess already cooked up by the legislature under the direction of Governor Goodrich, the excise bill, which places a tax upon every corporation, big or little, varying from a tew dollars to SI,OOO on a telephone company which has a gross income of SIOO,OOO, and you will agree that much of the governor's talk about e<-ononiy. as a candidate, was pure and unadulterated "bunk.” The democrats left about five million dollars in the state treasury and the average business man of the state is wondering just why this extraordinary effort to raise money is necessary. The answ’er is that the money is needed for,the operation of the highway commission and it would seem that the law makers ought either to do away with the commission or else charge every one proportionately. Why load all the extra expense on

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—wthe i-ornoration? it scarcely seems I fair that one concern sh<u4d pay a tax of fifty or a hundred dollars, while his competitor, who has not incorporated. pays nothing. j DOINGS IN SOCIETY j WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Monday. Dame at Moose hall. Wednesday Jatyal Women's Glass —Mrs. Irvin Elzey. Walther League Diedrick Dierkis. Christian Brotherhood —W. Paul March St. Vim ent de faul Curd Party K. of C. Hall. Thursday Evangelical Ladli Aid society — Church basement. Baptist Aid Mrs. Henry Betz. Eastern Star Ladies' Colonial Social --Masonic Home. Friday. Ladies' Birthday Club Dinner—Mr. and Mrs. Herb Burroughs. Pbilathea Class —Mrs. C. E. Bell. Christian Pastoral Helpers—Mrs. A. D. Artman. Saturday. Tri Kapas—Miss Helen Niblick, Siurday evening. Masonic Children’s Party—Masonic Home. A little work, a little play To keep us going, and so—good day!—DuMaurier. Many friends gathered at the J G. Bittner home Thursday evening in honor of William Bittner's birthday. The friends brought well tilled baskets and a bountiful supper was served. The evening was spent with games and music. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. Blakey, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Harden. Mr. J. G. Bittner. Beatrice Whittenbergcr. Sylvia Beatty. Lucile Fleming. Francile Burgen. Ruth Brash. Ruth Burger. Davis Burk. Archian BurlU Christens. Irene. Fred. Rosetta. John. Homer and Will Bittner. x On Thursday evening. February 15, a crowd of friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Tumbleson for a farewell party. There were about fifty present. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Gephart and family. Mr and, Mrs Adam Gephart, Mr. and Mis. Perry Workinger and son. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gephart and family. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas and family. Mr and Mrs. Adison Sheets and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ottie Sheets and family. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Tumbleson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wright and son. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Myers. Mrs. Nancy Ann Johnson. Mrs. Gale Poling. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Tumbleson. The annual children s party for Masonic and Eastern Star families will be given Saturday evening, beginning at seven o'clock at the Masonic home All children of Masons and Eastern Stars are invited. ArrangePolitical 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 primarv 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. 1 Please 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 Tuesday, March 6th. j. d. McFarland. FOR CITY TREASURER. Please announce my name as a candidate for treasurer of the dty of Decatur, subject to the decision of the democratic voters at the primary to be held March G, 1917. ROY BAKER. FOR CITY TREASURER. Please announce my name as a candidate tor treasurer of the city of Decatur. subject to. the decision of the democratic 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 tor 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. FOR COUNCILMAN. Please announce my uame as a candidate tor councilman. Second ward. Dncatnr. Indians, subject to the delusion of the democratic prituury '■lection to be held Tuesday. March 6. H'l". JAMES HURST. .

- .-*u. , i ■, w iin , - mi << — meiits have been made by Mrs. E. G *V*overdale, Mrs, C. Schafer and Mrs. Huy Archbold, who have the party in charge, to make a most successful affair of this for the little folks. Mr. and Mrs Dan Vail entertained a company of friends Saturday evening at "bunco" fdr .Mr. and Mrs. Charles Loch of Fort Wayne. There were four tables and the prize was awarded to Charles Loch. A twocourse lunch was a feature of the entertainment. Diedrick Dierkes will entertain the Walther League ui his home Wedlie*day evening. The Pbilathea Class will have a musical evening Friday at the home of Mrs. C. E. Bell. Mrs. Henry Betz will entertain the Baptist Ladies Aid society Thursday afternoon. Miss Helen Niblick will entertain the Tri-Kappas Saturday evening Miss Florence Meyers wll have the program. 1 The Ladies' Quartet of the Decatur M. E. church circuit and their husbands were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Sheets on Sunday. After dinner, prepared from the many good things found on the farm, the ladies sang several songs. A number of selections, both vocal and instrumental, were rendered by Miss Batchelor of the Decatur high school faculty. Cornet solos by Mr. Noel White were also enjoyed. The following were present: C C. Sheets and family. Harvey Butler and family. Henry White and family. Harlo Mann and family. George Squier and family. Miss Batchelor. E. A. Squier. The Chistian Pastoral Helpers will meet Friday afternoon at 2:30, with Mrs. A. D. Artman. The banquet and entertainment to be given this evening by the Decai'ir Rotary club in compliment to the members Wives or sweethearts will take place at six-thirty o'clock at ine Masonic rooms. The card party to be given tomorrow by the St. Vincent de Paul society at the K. of C. hall, will open promptly at two o’clock. All should be th tre by that time. The public is ebrdialiy invited. Fifteen cents will be charged each one attending. Mr. and Mrs. J C. Patterson had ■ their guests at dinner Sunday. ?»! and Mrs. F. H. Hubbard, of Ottawa. Ohio.: Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan end daughter, Helen. ■-a— Mrs. L. E. Keller and her Methodist Sunday school class of the seventeen girls made several calls on shut-ms yesterday afternoon Among them was Grace Hurst, blind daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hurst for whom they sang five songs. She was much pleased and extends a cordial invitation to them to return. The ls>yal Women's class will in. • • with Mrs. Irvin Elzey Wednesday afternoon at her home on Indiana street. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bieberiek of North Tenth street entertained a few of their friends Saturday evening at a progressive euchre party. The fol lowing were present: Misses Adela and Caroline Ewel. Hannah Selking. Ruth and Louise Marbach and Leona Hoile of Fort Wayne; Messrs. Henry Selking. Henry and William Macke. Roland Grote. Louis Selking. Fred Marbach. Christ and August Macke. Mart and Gust Selking; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Biegerick and daughter. Dor>thy. After the -games a fine lunch was served. First prizes were won by Adela Ewel and Fred Marbach. and the boobies by Ruth Marbach and Roland Grote. Mrs. John Wolford gave the birthday dinner party last week, instead of Mrs. C. E. Burr, as stated. Mrs. L. N. Grandstaff of Monmouth entertained at dinner last evening tor Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Grandstaff and family of Preble, and Mr. and Mrs. George Schieferstein and son, John Henry. The mambers of the Birthday club,' with their husbands, will be entertained Friday evening at a six o'click dinner at the home of Mr. and and Mrs. Herb Burroughs. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gerke gave a George Washington six o'clock dinner party last evening at’their home on North Ninth street for a comjiany of five couples. The national colors in the room and table decorations made the scene a very pretty one. Flags at the corners of the table and little hatchet place cards were effective decorations. Several Washington hatchets were also given. The three-course dinner was elellcious. and following the repast, the party attended church services. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Peoples. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sprunger. Mr and Mrs Harry Helm Mr qnd Mrs. W. K. liorwin. and Mr. and Mrs. John Koop.

SIMMONS NEW BILL (Unlted press Service) Indianapolis, Feb. 19—(Special to Dally Democrat)- Senator Simmons today introduced a bill to abolish t.ie otUie of county road supervisor and fixes the salaries of county officials. The salaries would be based on the amount of laipulation. taxes, ar.a. trust funds and free gravel roa Is. Wells county auditor, treasurer and clerk would get $2200. sheriff S2IOO, recorder SI7OO. Adams county auditor, treasurer and clerk S2OOO, sheriff SI9OO and recorder SI6OO. season" OIF ’lent The lenten season will open with Ash Wednesday, February 21. The six weeks are especially observer by the Catholic church and it Is the annual custom of all those believing in the faith to pass through a period of fast and obstinence. Amusements ’ are also given up to a great extent ! Lenten services will be held at the St. Mary's church in this city on j Tuesday and Friday evenings, and special services will be held also Ash Wednesday at 8 o’clock in the morning Lent closes with Easter. NEW FACTORY *FoW - J IFFY-JELL. The Model Food Plant of America. Right in the midst of the famous Waukesha Springs, the makers of Jiffy-Jell have completed a white enameled kitchen, the model food plgnt of the country. The entire building is devoted to Jiffy-Jell, the new grade gelatine dessert. Otis E. Glidden, the famous ' gelatine expert, directs every opera--1 tion. This new dessert, with fruit IlaI vors in vials, has captured the couni try in less than six months. Nearly 19 million packages have been offered free to housewives in the women's 1 magazines. As a result of these ■ tests, this Jiffy-Jell plant is over- , whelmed with orders. And millions I of homes have already adopted tills fruity, quick dessert. A large announcement appears elsewhere in this paper. Real estate transfers: Della C. Bowers to Otis Earl Shifferly. 40 acres. St. Mary's township, quit claim deed; John Mosure, auditor to Eli W. Steele, lot 11, Decatur. $60.88. i- - -•

C. S. PETERSON & COMPAN Y ANNOCNt E THE FIRST 01 I ERING OF OWNERSHIP AND PUBLICITY POOL STOCK OF The Burro Grande Copper Company The Initial Offering of Which Consists of 250,00!) Shares at 15c PER SHARE

PROPERTY: The Burro Grande Copper Co’s property is located in Grant county. New Mexico, in the famous Burro Mountain district, and is on the same mineral ore bearing fault or contact as the great Burro Mountain Copper Co., which is owned and being developed by the Phelps-Dodge Company. The Phelps-Dodge Company is making overttive million dollars on their property and is making at Tyrone, the model mining Camp of the world. The Burro Grande property has been reported on favorably by Mr. T. W. Carter, E. M.. of Silver City. N. M. Mr. Carter is one of the foremost mining engineers of the entire southwest and is the man who developed and sold the Burro Mountain property to the Phelps-Dodge interests The Burro Grande property consists of three claims, having a total length along the mineral bearing ledge of a full 4,506 feet. There is a shaft 150 feet deep on the property that has entered good grades ot milling topper, silver and gold ore. One shaft of 55 feet in depth has exposed a vein all in ore to the width of 11 feet. This entire vein has an excellMit grade of ore and two feet on the hanging wall of the, vein ,is shipping ore that runs from six to ten per cent copper. A selected sample from this two feet assays 25 per cent copper. $12.80 in silver and $3.00 in gold. The Burro Grand Company proposes to enter upon the active development of this property immediately by placing a shift of men at work mining and shipping the high grade copper ore and by sinking the deep shaft now on the property to a total depth of 300 feet and cross-cutting to the vein. For this purpose and for the further purpose of exploding the company by publicity the primary offering of stock is made. The next offering of Burro Grande Copper Co. stock will be made at

50 CENTS PER SHARE Steps will be taken to list the stock on the New York and Boston Curb Markets as soon out its development work, and a market will be made and supported for the st oik ' ' M1 " ‘"”1’1111? is suiliciently financed to carrv INSIDERS MAKE THE GREATEST PROFITS Pooled stock of Green Monster sold for 2(t cents per share. When the stock was released, the market was better than $5.00 * Leto buys ion shares. ]>er share. Verde Combination sold for 35c. Now better than buys 200 shares. SI.OO. United Verde Consolidated sold for 10c; now around SI.OO. 4 buys 300 shares. Every investor in pooled stock in the past year has been able to (,n (UI buys 400 shares, cash in for many tfm<* his original Investment. Why not be an 75.00 buys 500 shares “Insider” yourself? Burro Grande Copper is your next best bet I'O.fiO buys himi shares I anjl maybe your last chance. 195.00 buys 700 shares If Burro Grand Copper was located in Arizona, you would 120.00 buys 800 «har • not have a chance to be an "Insider.” 135 90 buys 900 shires In the verv same county in New Mexico in which "Burro Grande Copper" is h u •>, 1 l>U ‘ V 8 ' ®hares. CHINO. BURRO MOUNTAIN COPPER. EMPIRE ZINC, HANOVER MINING REPUBI tr' J' ,llow in S big mini ■, last BIG SENSATION: ’ KEp UBLIC MINING CHINO nei THE AUSTIN-AMAZON, which is just oveu'the hill from the Burro Grande and on L NORTE, and the Austin-Amazon is now In the vein over sixty feet and no wall in sight It is mininL ' , , ni,lt h fault of the t>..« day. Sixty days ago it was a prospect. 8 ls and shipping OVPr a ’ t ,'„J: U nd o>‘Y 0 >‘Y' M,Uta,1 ‘ Veiu ' T1,,! We believe tha'. we have a better mine than the Austin-Amazon and Mr Carter «• .. °' ° a,s wor U> of ore a of ore. I would not have traded the venter claim of the Burro Grande for the entire “Before the Austin \ Remember. Mr. Carter practically discovered this whole district and he knows w'l -'t' s™ 820 " boldiugs " n,az °n opened this body Reservations for thousands of shares have already been made for this stock an 1 he * S ,all< ' n k about • her of shares that you want reserved and follow with a draft for the amount liv first n> advis >e that v< n , » irr , ' nrM raail - ' ' u wire at our expense the numC. S. PETCRSON & COMPANY Suite 1013 Mills Building PAVLIK-BLEVINS CO.. El Paso, Texas Silver City, N. Mex.

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TO THE VOTERS OF DECATUR, IND. I j GENTLEMEN:- r At the beginning of the time before mentioned, we a At nnm-fire deoart ment. A hand-drawn apparatus 5m ”*■ "’J” ,he »u I the hose to the tire, and if the distance was very great, she were exhausted when they arrived at the lire and could not do verv much. At most tires they arrived after the fire Sa t gained such headwa) that lhere was not much to do but ! trv and save adjoining property. Although the property owners of the citv were asking for better hre protection, it was impossible for the city to furnish it to them a* the city ! was so far in debt that it had no credit, but it being our desire to give the people of this city the best service we devised a wav where by co-operating with the business men we have been able to build a building and install one of the most up-to-date fire apparatus in use in this part of the state These improvements with a proper amount of good ; 1 fire hose cost over $19,000.00. and with two paid firemen and the volunteer men we have done good service and as I believe by judging conditions and places where he have had fires, we have saved property which had a value far in excess of what it cost to have this tire department and we s will still be able to furnish this service. In three more years we will have this all paid for. Chas. N. Christen '

MR. CARTER SAYS IN HIS REPORT: The writer expects an extremely low cost copper production liom the property, due to the silver and gold values associated with the copper. Summing up all th»* foregoing conditions, the development herein above outlined is recommended which is favorable tor making one of the best low-cost copper producing mines in the southwest. r>m„al ro^ t '’ l r. Wlll be the ‘ onsulti ”P engineer for the Burro hind his nrf.ti . olnpans ' aa(! bas placed his reputation squarely behind his predictions regarding, this propertv this dt'sthrt Mrt7X ne ”a\": i,ling * h ° * Lode' 1 o'n r ° Gr »‘ d, ‘ r '’ P,,er Co ®Pany has th/‘Mother oro bodv <> ,aX «. MoU,ltain Dißtrict ' ls is not an has made ntisiakeVn his fiXtions ” n ' Perty ’ ’ the L ° r “ 8 PROM'NENT STOCKHOLDERS AND DIRECTORS' ratio and e Te°xas arX™? Pnm,in « nt Mexico, ColoCopper Company, which' ln The I{ "rro Grande U the State of New Mexico ln< “*grated under the laws of I is not the polic- of the promoted ° f $I 0 ° per shale - n ’ names of prominent men tor th? ° f h ' s < oln P an . v announce the > We can only subscriptions. L Conper Company will be met' who- ' ire<tMS “ f ,he Burro Grande F their home states and wh, \vtn nanies s, and for something in | that his money will be spe , ' h > ‘' U ‘", 7“ h and cve n investor proposition along the lineV laid nut h?’ a ' levp|,, l’n l ent of a mining t lal " out ' "mpetent mining Bien.