Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 44, Decatur, Adams County, 21 February 1917 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOt RA I Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rates. Per Week, by carrier 16 conta Per Year. liv carrier 15.00 Per Month, by nnul 25 cents Per Year, by mull $3.00 Single Copies 2 cents * ... I—. . u Advertising rates made known on application. • Entered at the Postottlce in Decatur. Indiana, as second-class matter. ji i STAND FOR THE PEOPLE:— * The boasted republican senate control dwindles from twenty-five to twenty-one each time the governor attempts to drive through with some of his be-jokered legislation. In the meantime the republican governor doesn't seem to be able to Induce democratic senators with a bill which is not open to attack? Why not eliminate the jokers in advance? The democrats in the senate are uot unreasonable. They are not there to play politics with worthy legislation. They have tried In good faith to rem- • edy certain glaring defects in the highway commission bill and they have done good work along this line regardless of the threats and expostulations ot the governor. . "Seldom, if ever, has the -Indiana • senate and house been graced by a liner set of members than are sitting today on the democratic side. The democratic senators and representatives are looking after the well-being of the people of the state. They will vote for good bills consistently without regard to partisanship. This has been proved splendidly and conclusively in the most positive way in connection with the constitutional convention bill, the dry state bill and the part suffrage enactment. Before the session goes much farther the people of Indiana will he thoroughly convinced that the democrats in the * legislature are constructive, sane and • fair. They will hit political chicanery and pretense wherever they find iti They will resent and oppose all efforts to erect in public office a political or personal machilu at the expetfse of the people. In the senate the democrats are in a position to take a diFeding hand in legislation. Fortunately they are ably led and courageously united."—lndiana Daily Times. A bill to amend the primary election law is being rushed through the legislature and is worthy of support. It does away with the second and third choice provisions, simplifies the registration ana otherwise reduces expense. The original law has been tested and while satisfactory along some lines, certainly needs revision. It is to be hoped the new law will remedy a cumbersome and far from J ! Inr—-| i 'fl I I 111 I I CORYHIOHT BY \ * c °- Now is the accepted time to have a suit tailored to your measure. THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY I

’ perfect method of selecting c'lUldir dates./ t * _ Aijams county frl/nds and udiiurers of Mayor It O. Johnson of Gary* t have learned with sincere regret that he has been caught in the federal tnvestlgatlon and indicted for election frauds. His remarkable public career so far has been watched with interest u here and it Is hoped that he will ots able to prove to Judge Anderson iis 11 entire innocence. .. ... 1... J J !..l ” ii ikicmmxxxk: ii DOINGS IN SOCIETY | WEEK'B SOCIAL CALENDAR. Wednesday L T. L. M. E. c'.'.u. h parlors. Shakespeare Club Mrs. H. It. Moltz. ’ Loyal Women’s Class Mrs. Irvin ' fcTzey. ' Walther League Diedrick Dierki s. Christian Brotherhood—W. Paul r March. , St. Vincent de I’aul Card Party- K. ! of C. Hall. Thursday Evangelical Indies’ 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. Philathea Class —Mrs. C. E. Bell. Christian Pastoral Helpers—Mrs. A. D. Artman. Saturday. Tri Kapas Miss Helen Niblick, S.tt1 unlay evening. Masonic Children’s Party—Mason Ic Home. Around the Corner. Around the corner I have H friend. In this great c-tty that has no end: Yet days go by and weeks rush on. And before 1 know it a year is gone. And 1 never see my old friend s face; For Life is a swift and terrible race. He knows I like him just as well As in the days when 1 rang his bell And he rang mine. We were young • then; And now we are busy, tired men— Tired with playing a foolish game; Tired witjt trying flft make a name. "Tomorrow." I say "I will call on Jim. Just to show that I am thinking of . him,!.’ , ‘ But tomorrow comes —and tomorrow goes; * And the distance between us grow’s and grows. Around the corner!—yet miles away "Here’s a telegram, sir.’’ • * • "Jim died today!" And that’s what we get—and deserve in the end — 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 ot the city of Decatur. on the democratic ticket, subject to the decision of the primary election to be held Tuesdav, March 6. 1917. CHARLES N. CHRISTEN. FOR CITY TREASURER. Please announce my name as a can- , didate for treasurer of the city of Decatur, subject to the decision of the democratic voters at the primary to be held, Tuesdav. March 6. 1917. EDGAR GERBER. FOR CITY TREASURER. Please an||ince 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. n. McFarland. I FOR CITY TREASURER. j 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 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 democratic primary election to be held Tuesday, March 6. 1917. H. S. STEELE. . FOR CITY CLERK. i You are authorized to announce I my name as a candidate for clerk ot 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 name as a candidate for councilman. Second ward, Decatur. Indiana, subject to the decision of the democratic primary election to be held Tuesday, March 6, 1917. JAMES HURST. FOR COUNCILMAN. Please announce my name as a candidate for councilman. Second ward. Decatur. Indiana utb.wit to the decision of the democratic primary cb-ction to be held Tuesdav March 6, MARTIN MILLER.

Around the corner, a vanished friend. Charles Handson Towne. Miss Laurine Keller entertained the Delta Theta Tan sorority Monday evening al the regular business and social meeting. Reports from the recent charity ball showed a good sum Cleared. Refreshments were se.-ved. St. Vincent de Paul society will meet with Mrs. Joe U>se Wednesday of next week. Twenty-two tables were filled at the St. Vincent de Paul society's party at he K. of I', hall yesterday afternoon when both five hundred and progressive peanuts were plgyed There were eight games and card prizes went, to Amelia Weber and Mrs. James Arnold; tile peanut prize being won by Mrs Adeline Wagner. The party wr.s a pleasurable one and netted a ne.it sum also for the charity/ fund of the order. The Walther League will be entertained this evening by Diedrick Dierkes. All members should take notice and be sure to attend. Lent began today and for the for'y days until Easter. April 8. the social circles touched by the members of the churches which rigidly observe the lenten season, abstaining from worldly pleasures and amusements, will be very quiet. METHODIST SERVICES. At the Methodist Episcopal gliurch services were held yesterday* during practically the entire day. This dav was observed by the members of the church, as well as members from other churches as a fast day. The worshipers going directly to the church at all hours from ten until as late as hmr o’clock in the afternoon and abstaining from* dinner on that day. The service began with a song service of about thirty minutes uniier the vigorous, inspiring leadership of the pastor. This service when conducted by Brother Thornburg i# always a most interesting and uplifting service of song and worship. This part of the service was followed by a Bible reading by the pastor on intercessory prayer. The attendance during the non hottr especially was large and represented men. women and children from the schools and from the offices, stores, factories anil dall walks of life. Beginning at about 11:4$ Rev. D. H. Guild, paster of the First Methodist church. Fort Wayne, preached-a sermon on "The Song of Deborah." This sernjon was expository in nature and was one of the most inspiring and illuminative and helpful addresses that was ever delivered in the church. Many of those present commented on the wonderful message given them by Brother Guild, the response from the large audience during the most telling portions of his sermon indicated the deep-felt interest upon the part of the congregation. Rev. Guild is a forceful speaker. The sermon was followed by a testimony service ami many men and women testified out of full, overflowing hearts to the goodness of God and the joy, of his service. We have never enjoyed a more devotional service than this was. This was followed by a short intermission. After intermission the pastor. Brother Thornburg, spoke on the text in I Peter 2:9. This sermon was a fitting close to a wonderful service throughout the day. Theaudience appreciated and enjoyed every minute of the Service and all who were not compelled on account of business or home duties, remained throughout the entire service. The church has never been in finer spiritual conditien than at present. The earnest desire of all seems to be to spread the good news of salvation to all unsaved persons. The closing servii e of the afternoon was. a beautiful Consecration service under the direction of Brother Guild. The evening service was conducted by the pastor; the song service under the leadership of Prof. W. F. Beery. There was a special musical number, being a duet by Miss Cecil ndrews and Miss Helen > Walters, which was pleading to the large audience that filled the auditorium. The sermon was a powerful appeal to sinners to < all upon the Lord and the after service was full of spiritual power. Services were held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Men's prayer meeting at the church at 7 o'clock, followed by the regular evening service at 7:30. There will he afternoon meetings Thursday and Friday of this week at 2:30 and evening services at the usual hour # CONTRIBUTED. o Disappointed. “Did you lyivo n g««>d time shopping oday. my dear?’’ :tsk<-<l Mr. Flubdiib. “N'<>. I didn't." snapped >?r«. Flubdiib. “f found exactly what I was looking for in the very first store."—Judge. PHONE ME FOR DATES Public sale crier; also wilier of Lincoln Life Insurance. F, M. Gosxard, Toesin, Ind.; "phone No. 28. 44-e-o-dt6

VETERAN IS DEAD Edward Geier, Old Soldier. Died Last Night at the Soldiers’ Home AT MARION, INDIANA —r- — Was About Seventv-four Years Old—Body Will be Brought Here. Edward Geier. a civil war veteran, died last night at the soldiers’ home at Marion. He had been ailing since about Thanksgiving of a complication of ailments. Word was received here this morning from Superintend! nt Crampton. . < The body will be brought this evening over the Clover Leaf on the train due here at 7:03 and will be taken to the home ot ‘ a dauglit r. John Barrone. east of Rivarre. until the funeral which will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the Rivarre Methodist church. The deceased resided near Rivarre during his residence here and was well and favorably known. lif leaves several children. FOR THE LADIES (CONTINUED FROM PAGIS ONE! Hot Rolls Coffee Ice Cream Homemade Cake D. M. Hensley was ehairmart of the committee preparing the dinner and had as his assistants Frank Gass. John Meyers. W. R. Dorwin and Will Johns. The dinner was served piping hot* and was most delicious. The homemade cakes were baked by Will Dorwin. with not help whatever from womankind, except the borrowing of the recipes, probably. During thy evenings entertainment Elgin King, at the piano, played. After dinner, the tables were cleared for Hie ladies who played five hundred. Prizes were awarded Rose Confer. Mrs. C. L. Meibers and Miss Margaret Moran. A feature that is demanded at every Elks’ entertainment was the Ringing of "Selznitzelbank." by Attorney Shafer Peterson, who received a continuous round of- applause. A talk by Attorney John Moran was also given. Arrangements were made "to organize a ladies' auxiliary and Mrs. C. V. Connell was elected president. The Elks will build and equip a kitchen for their use. thus completing the suite of lodge rooms. AT THE REX TODAY. In the adaptation of the celebrated dramatic success. “The Mummy and the Humming Bird," the Famous Players’ Film company introduces another famous Frohman star, Charles Cherry, to lUe motion picture public. The drama is one of those rare plays which permits an actor of real ability to dispthy the full force of his histronic power. “The Mummy and the Humming Bird" recounts the tragedy of a neglected wife who seeks amusement in the company of an unscrupulous novelist, Signor D’Orelli, known as the humming-bird, who seeks firsthand information of th* experiences and emotions of which he writes. Unfortunately his next story is to concern the wrecking of a home. The re-awakening of the unsuspecting husband, the revenue which a former victim of the wily schemer wreaks upon him. and the saving of the Innocent woman, are fraught with* thrills and dramaticsuspense in abundance. In the Face of a Friend. The lightsome countenance* of a friend giveth such tin inward dec-king to ihe house when* it iodgeth. ns proudest pnlnces have cau'“ to envy the gilding.—Sir Philip Sidney. • Hints for Housewives. To extinguish flames from petroleum. pour milk over lhem. and they will be put out immedliitely. for the milk forms an emulsion elf and prevents the fire from spreading. . Democrat Want Ads Pay PPBLIC AUCTION. ✓ ■ House and lot, Elm street. House and lot. 11th street. House and lot. Elm street. House and 101, Indiana street. Vacant lot. Elm street. Vacant lot. Rod and Line streets. * 22 feet, northeast corner 3rd and Madison streets. House «nd lot. (.rant street. All in City of Decatur, Ind. Sale at cast door of court house, Friday, March 9, 1917, al 10 o'clock a. m. CORDELIA I. TOWNSEND, Executrix. ' J. ('. SiHton ami H. B. Heller, Attys.

■ i. Ur ’ Copy nj he Hart, ScUtfocr & Washington’s BirthdaV FEBRUARY 22nd. IT’S a good thing for this nation, and lor all of us * who are citizens of it, to be reminded at least once a year, of the great men who laid the foundation upon which a great National structure has arisen. Fearless honesty was characteristic of U hi^"\' Vho,C no one can tell how much we owe today to the tact that "as to tell the truth, and to live the truth. ..It’s a good lesson for (oday in business or in any ol tne acii' ities o i e , to be truthful in advertsing, in merchandise, and in all dealings with others. That’s our aim in this business.

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DECATUR NEWS. This Case Has a Hint for Many Democrat Readers. This Decatur woman han used Doan's Kidney Pills. * She has found them as represented. She wishes her neighbors to know. She publicly recommends them. No need to look further for a tested kidney remedy. The proof of merit is here and can be investigated. Profit by Mrs. Odle's statement. Mrs. Aaron Odle. 609 Short street. Decatur, says: "I am never without Doan's Kidney Pills. Though I ’seldom nted them, they never fail to live up to what have been said in their favor in past recommendations. You have my hearty consent to continue using my endorsement of them.'' ’Price. 50c. at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan's Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs Odle had Foster-Milburn Co.. Props.. Buffalo. N. Y. %dvt. PUSt-IC SALE. The undersigned will'sell at public sale on the Mart Shady farm, two miles north of Curryville, or one mile south and one mile west of Magley. one mile east of Litjle Vine. 3 miles west'ot Peterson, on Monday. February 26. 1917. beginning at 10 o'clock a m . tin following property, to-wit: Horses. Five Head—One bay mare, weight 1450; gray mare, weight 1400; bay horse, weight 1050; brown mare, weight 1000; gray mare driving horse, weight 1000; yearling draft colt. Cattle, Seven Head—Durham cow. fresh March 1; Holstein cow, fresh middle of April; Jersey cow. fresh last March; 3 yearling heifer calves; bli< V bull, coming I year old. Hogs. Eight Head —Brood sow. 7 shoats, Weight about 50 tbs. About six dozen laying hens. Farming Implements, etc. Good farm wagon, Thomas hav loader, Johnson mower, corn planter corn plow. Bully Boy. good as new; disc harrow, disc gang plow, iron spike tooth harrow, walking plow. Stine plow, hay rack, corn bed and hog rack combined, top buggy, set single harness, set brass trimmed work harness; household goods Ladies of Little Vine church will serve lun< 11. Terms Sums of $5.00 and tinder, cash; over $5.00 a credit of twelve monthr, will be given, .the purchaser giving approved note, bearing 6 per cent interest for last six months; 4 per cent discount for cash. No prop, fifty removed until settled for. HOMER AHrtIBOLD. John Spulle.r. Au<t. Irvin Wasson, Clerk. 16-22 o — PUBLIC SALE. As T»havo rented my farm I will Uffer at public am lion al my residence. 3 miles south of Pfeter'son 7 miles southwest of Decatur, 7 miles

ncuiiwest of Monroe, or 3 miles east of on Thursday, March 1, 1917. beginning at 10 o'clock a. rathe following personal property, towit: Nine Head of Horses: Brown mare coming 7 years old. weight 1500; sorrel gelding, coming 4 years old. weight 1400; brown genral purpose mare t standard bred, coming 6 years old; brown gelding, standard bred, coming 3 years old; black match team of geldings, coming 6 and 9 years old. weight 3400; black gelding coming 5 years old. weight 1000; gelding, coming 5 years old, weight 1300; blac k mare, a years old. weight 1250. broke single and double. Nine Head of Cattle: Jersey, coming 9 years old. will be fresh in March; 2 Jerseys coming 3 years old. fresh in March; Guernsey, coming 3 years old, fresh in March; 5 head of yearling cattle. Twenty-seven Head of Hogs: Hampshire sows, with 6 pigs by side: 20 shoats. weighing 40 to 80 lbs.; of sheep, 1. 2 and 4 years old. good ones. 100 head of chickens. Farming Implements: Thomas Hav | loader. Oliver riding breaking plow : . ( Hoosier grain drill. John Deere corn planter. McCormick mower, clod crusher. Oliver corn plow, Gibbs breaking plow, hay rake, Osborn hav loader, 1 cultivator, hay rack and - hog rack, spring tooth harrow, hog rack i and hay ladder combined, spring wag on. buggy, small Keffer incubator, 3 Keller brooders, as good as the best on the market. 20 tons of hay, 5 in bales and 15 in mow. About’ 1000 bushels of extra good corn, a quanfity of seed corn; 3 sets of heavy

TO THE VOTERS OF DECATUR, IND. GENTLEMEN:in ihe suinmer s,liZens5 ,liZens have Ihh> '' <»ver the city and sideS in d Vl . ewed ,he vasl amount of streel last ten vears 9 I)/? enn ' R,s have been made in the from some other dh JS C ' er h T e ?° me of your fricnds own city, showing Riem S :i nJj ake - hcn ’ a '° Und V ° Ur made here and c-nmn.j , nK " . I ,ri^e < lti e improvements size md I * <I,V nl^er cities of about «l «n> ct "Vm •<■" >«u Ihal w far SU rpa SS - I havi foiind th, i, “‘ h '; l '? d T :n 1 ■"»"* Unu-s. amount If improvement, the . m astonished at the say. the properivl .id F' .? K " h,ar Did they pa\ for a || of f £ r ~ hes improvements, city had to pay for nart of t!?’ )on 1 you kno " lhal ,he street alone the citx oiid ’ , ‘ hese '.’"P'-o'ements? On Fifth know by this time that theseTnm ’° <)0 ’” 0 ' and yOU shouW been made if the finance* ,P ipio ' enie nts could not have to pay for the city’s part r ty " ere not in rondition bricking of Third street th. , 4 l ? lprovcnienls - ' Vi »b. the will be done so far is th<. . /' s - ot slr «ct bricking would like to do awav wiih'/u * S c . oncerne d* How many back to the old mud streels’’ i?i lm P rovc ments and go things, they cost nionev hut A '^ e all K anrf useful ' ’ ,,ut who "ants to do without them? Chas. N. Christen

team harness, and other articles too numerous to mention. Also Walter i A. Wood manure spreader. ; Terms:—ss and under, cash; over ■ $5 a i :•( dit of 9 months will bo given. the purchaser giving bankable note and bearing 8 per cent interest after maturity; 4 per cent off for cash. No goods removed until setth d for. Dinner will be served by the ladies of the Pleasant Dale church. E. E. ZIMMERMAN. CHAS. PATTERSON. John Burkhead, Noah Frauhiger, Au< ts. William Zimmerman, Clerk. FOR RENT- A 7-room house at 129 South 3rd St . only one block from •» | court house. Has electric lights and bath and soft water in house. A 6room house, corner High and Grant Sts., has electric lights and cistern. A 4-room house, corner Line and Grant Sts. L. E. Opliger Will be in city Saturday. Call 'phone 87. address L. E. Opliger, Linn Grove, Indiana. 4413 FOUND- Ladies' pocketbook. a half mile west of Peterson. Owner may have same by describing and paying for this ad. 44t3 FOR SALE Full blooded Bourbon Red turkeys. They are very tame and do not wander around. Inquire Mrs. Henry A. Kintz, it. R. No. 7. Box 94. 44t;j