Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 97, Decatur, Adams County, 24 April 1917 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every 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 mail 26 cents Per Year, Jjy mall 13.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Poatofiice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL: — The people of Decatur have in v r been asked to aid in sol villi- a llio.'el important question than that of financing the proposed new high st in <>l building. The board must build ticyear. They have no alternative it tlii-y would save the commission, tin ier orders of the state board of educa tion which cannot longer be poetp pied. This means that unless outsi le help is given the board, they will hue to build a school house without the greatly desired and much needed additions of a gymnasium ami auditor- j ium. We hold that it is jus! as important that the boys and girlt ite given physical training as it is that they have mental training, for without one tile other is useless. If we wo t!il keep the boys and girls away from those places where the moral influence is bad, then we must provide i place really more attractive. Nollit'.'t will do this so assuredly as an up to date gymnasium. N<» one will argue that Decatur does not nqetl an auditorium. It has lone been on the list of ' desires" here and this opportuney to get it. under supervision all tn--time of the school city is one th .t should not be passed up By <lll meats let's help the school board to work out this problem and thus secure a r d high school, one that we can well i;e ' proud of and one that will produce dividends in the years to <otne of better train'd and healthier men amt women. We can do it if we work together at this time. If you are interested come to the meeting Thur day night at the city hall. Have you cleaned up the yard? Ate you ready for the wagon? Are ymi really going to help make Decatur a better city in which to live? This is the week. If you cleaned, up last we-k you can nevertheless help this week. Ikt it over. Make the yard shine and everybody who comes to town will talk about Decatur. It will help a lot. Do your bit towards raising jno-e food stuff. It may seem just a little hut if every one in the United States does it. the total will surprise every one. Plant the vegetables which can be stored away for winter. That's the big idea. In litis country of natural resources, we can easily get by lite • (.WOK £JA |\ 1 * % A suit tailored to your measure will help both « your business and disposition. $20.00 to $35.00 - 1 1 THE MYERS-DAILEY I COMPANY , I

1 summer but let's prepare now lor next winter. Hight now Is the time for Deem ,r to gut a public gymnasium ami an auditorium by joining the school board and adding these to the new building. It can be done better and cheaper in this way than In any o'her and there will always be the supervision of tile school board to guarantee that the buildings are well kept up and taken care ol Boost for it. till September Dith the voters of Adams county will select on< delegate to the constitutional convention. They will also vote on fifteen delegates tl large All the names will be printed on one ticket under one beading and without party or " designati in. Every man or won :: ever twenty-one years old and wit' proj ' ttlence qualification.- can vote provided th'y are registered. bJvery person who votes, except tnose who registered last year ami have not moved out of their precinct, must register this hibhmer, between June 21st and Aug.tst 20th. These are poipts to be remembered by those who wish to take part in this very important election. j DOINGS IN SOCIETY | WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR T uesday Loyal Workers' Class Mrs. Arthur Hooten. Woman's Civic Improvement Ten - Mrs. J. W Tyndall home. V. I. S. Class Penny Social U. I', church basement. Research Club Dinner -K. of P Home. Elks' Ladies’ Auxiliary Card and Peanut Party- Elks' Hail. Wednesday. S S Class Mrs. John Bee! lev • > St. Vincent de Paul Society—Mts. John Colt hin. Baptist .Missionary- Baptist Church Thursday. Birthday Club Mr. and Mrs HarryHelm. 1 O. O. F. Anniversary Supper and Program 1. I). O. F. Hall. Friday Mite Society Mrs J. O. Sellemey-'r. Zion Lutheran Aid — At school house. W. It. C. Special Meeting—2 p. m. Let the farmer forevermore be honored in his calling: for they who labor in the earth are chosen , people of God. Thomas Jefferson. Yesterday afternoon at 2:3(1 o'clock at the Mennonite church oceured the w< tiding of Miss Linda Luginbill and • Martin L. Sprunger. It was a simple but impressive ceremony. Rev. I’. H. Schroeder performed the ceremony. Attending the bride and the groom, anti the only witnesses to the ceremony. were Miss Velma Habegg-r and David Neuhauser The bride is a daughter of Mr anti Mrs Adam Luginbill of Howe. Ind. For a nu liber of years she has lieen employed at the Berne Mfg. Co. The.groom is the youngest son of David Sprunger. who tljed last winter. He is a graduate ot the high school here. The young ttfuple will make their home at Ro- kford, Ohio, where they have already furnished a home. Mr. Sprunger is manager of the Berling Packing House at that plate. Berne Witness. The social of the Ruth Circle of the Christian church last evening which was the first held since the revival re cently, was the best one in many months. The hostesses were the Misses Irene ami Vera Eady and there were twenty-five present. Guests other than members of the circle were the Misses Gladys Eady. Anola Frank. Mildred Strobe anti Rev. anil Mrs. W. Paul Marsh ami daughter. Madeline. After the devotional, the business came up, there being very little for disposal at this time. During the social. Miss Dorothy Williams and others playetl anti sang, anti the hodesses were assisted by their mother Mrs. J. W. Rabbit in serving excellent refreshments of brick ice cream, cake ami coffee. Mrs. William SchamerJoh. Mrs. Rev. Hinz ami Mrs. Henry Gunsett went to Fort Wayne today to be guests of Mis. Mary Reinking. The Elks' Indies’ Auxiliary will give its card and progressive peanut party this evening at their hall. The charge of fifteen cents is made and the proceeds, above expenses will go to the Red Cross work. At their meeting wit It Miss Leona Boss’ last evening, the Delta Tbota Tau sorority discussed further arrang-, ments for charity work, more definite. I

announcement of which will be made I later Copies of the sorority masa 1 zine. “Grit," published at Union Ci'y. supplied interesting discussion of its articles. The Research Club will mark t ie ( closing of its social witli a dinner this ( evening ut the K. of P. Home. .Mt itday a business meeting will be held and the year books will be distributed. • c An event ot next week that prom- ( Ises much front a financial as well as t social standpoint Is the parcels po>t j and supper to Ite given by the St. tg- ( ties Sodality at K ( of C. hall. Wednesday evening. .May 2. The parcels post sale will begin at seven o’clock. A 1 light supper will also be served, in- * stem! of the box supper as announced t heretofore The public is invited to • come. ' The election of officers ami ot hr I business demands the attendance of { all members of the Sunday school ( class which w-ill meet with Mrs. Jonn Beel Wednesday evening at seven o'l lock Ins tead of in lite afternoon ar usual. r The Mite society of the Methodist 1 church will hear the following program Friday afternoon when the meeting is held at the home of Mrs. J. •». Sellemeyer: Vocal solo. Miss Cel a < Andrews; piano solo. Dwight Thorn- t burg; vocal solos. Miss Martha Selle meyer. Rev. F. F. Thorngurg. The V. 1. S. class is serving a delicions penny supper this evening in the U B church basement. Everybody is invited. The Zion Lutheran Ladies’ Aid society will meet Friday afternoon it the schoolhouse. The shower given by Mrs. Charles ami Mrs, Joe Lose at tiie Joe 1.0.ie home for Mrs. Anthony Holt house, a bride of last week was enjoyed by the fifty guests present. There were eight tallies for five hundred and the prizes, which were won by Mrs. Rah h Antrine and Mrs. Herman Ehlngi r. were bestowed by them on the guest of honor. A delicious lunch follow, d the games, the hostesses having s their assistants in dispensing the lunch, the Misses Florence Myers ami Agnes Weber. The gifts which included a large assortment of aluminum. cut glass and other useful and pretty things, were displayed on a large table under a large white b li and a bower-like effect of white streamers. I Mr. and Mrs. Janies Moses who are now nicely settled at the Henry Fuhrman farm north of the city, hail a reunion of the Moses families at tin Ir home Sunday. Guests were the E. S ' Moses and Dale Moses families, and Miss Annette Moses. The Birthday club ladies and gen- ‘ tiemen will he entertanied Thursday I evening by Mr and Mrs. Harry Helm at their home on North Third street instead of Wednesday, as at first announced. —o — yoi'K i: oi «tl.l-: OF TOWNSHIP HoMts. X,.ti.<- is hereby given that at ten o'clock si. in., on the 2,‘tr.l l»n> ol Muy. IIHT. at tin resilience of the imd> ISigfieil 1 ill 'lluUf.ir.l Township. A.lt'tnr t'oitniv. Indiara. as tt ustee of Hartford School Township 1 will olTeis for sale and sell • ... ' hlKhesi idd.l.lt 1, of school lends of said s. liool township. • said bonds being fortv-four in number and cacti of tile denomination of • iJ.'at <»'. issued in series and falling . due as follows Tins , s> l.otids of two lotmlted a«-.d ■ lift. dollars each. due ot) August first. I'lje. and three leads of f.'.’mHQ ■ each, due on the first day of February and. lite first dav of August In t lie rears 1!)21, l!l22. t'.'Z.'t. H'2i. ll'-’e. IK-’S. ; -ami live lends ol s?.'.<■ tm cm h due on the first dtn of Febrnarv. t:i.'7. • Said lends cacti bearing date of Mtn 15. I!il7. ami bearing interest at 4 per .ent from date, payable semiantt tin tlx. Said la mis being issued for the purpose of buying grounds, erecting a ! new <entr»l school building ami equipping the same. < Said I'omls will he sold for not less titan pur ami for cash on delivery. S. .lied bids will tn received lie tlu- ttn- , designer! at tiny time before the hour stated. . Notice is hereby further given, that at ttie time and place nforesHid, to- " wit. at ten o'clock a. m.. .< n the 23rd , day of Max. I:'17. at the residence of the undersigned in said Hartford toxviisbip. Attains comity. Indiana, as Hartford t'lvil Township. I • will offer for sale ami sell to lite highest bidder sll.mtn,an of bonds of said ' fix il Township, said bonds being fm tyr four tilt In number amt each of the de of Jj.’iti.o". issued iii r series and falling due as follows: Three bonds of J2.',tt.l>« eacll title on “ IXugust first. t!*2o, amt three bonds of > "it eacli. dm- on lite first tlae of Febriitiiw ami the first day of August. . tn lite v.-ars ttiit. I'.t'.’Z. t!'2:i. IH2t. 1'.'2.7. ll'Zti amt live bonds ot $2-7'l emit flue on the first day of I'ebrimry. lt'27. Sahl bomi- c.u-lt bearin- date "f Max ' 1.7. IHI7. ami bearing interest nt I per 3 cent front date, pavable seml-annmil-Iv. saitl linmls being iso. d Ire said civil toHitship as provided by law for the purpose of buying Is. ereeting • ami equipping n new cent rill school building in said Hartford Township. ’ Said bonds will be sold for not less than par ami for < ,as|i ,>n delivery. ■ Settled Id'ls will Iff ret eivetl at any time up until Hie hour mimed herein. XII bids fm liomls must lie ttpoh , J-'orti. No. HiA. J by the State 1 Board of At counts and must be ite- ■ ttm,tallied with Hie affidavit of the bidder. . 'I he fight is reservc'l to nJe t any i,mi aii i.ids I'l-rri-H: i'"X. I Ttusl'-e of Hartford School Township, irnd llniffortl t'lvil Township. Adams 1 County. Indiana. Jiate. April 21. BH t. -I -1 -I* NEW BOOKS AT LIBRARY A lot of a hundred or mure n books, for both adults and juveniles, 'has been added to the library shelves »

FRENCH COMMISSION DUE ON WEDNESDAY (Continued from I'uge One) to the western front to aid hi opposing the Franco-British olTonslve. The Hague, April 24 (Special to Daily Democrat)-The German foreign office has notified all remaining American newspapermen in Germany that their presence in the empire "is no longer desired," according to word received here today. Christiania,April 24—(Special to Daily Democrat I The, Norwegian steamers Peive and Skjold have b< en torpedoed and sunk, according to orwd received here today. Their crews were saved. Lloyds does not list any vessel named Peive. It gave the Skjold at a steel screw vessel of 1,125 tons, owned by J. Sundior of Haugesnd. MACCABEES MEET TONIGHT All members of the Maccabees are requested to meet at the hall to. Business of imimriance. _o EXTEND THANKS The Charles Burr family extends sincere thanks for the check given them trout the tornado fund. ——O' 1 Tha Woodlot. The farm woodlot can furnish work for men and teams during the winter months when other work is scan t'. Be sides aiding the farmer ou the labor question, the woodlot can supply u portion of the building material, the bulk of the repair material and a large part, if not all, of the fuel used on the average farm. In addition, the well-kept woodlot may be made a source of outside income through sales of timber, ties or fuel wood. Metal Long in Use. Tin wits known to the Hebrew metal workers as an alloy of other metals aearly as the time of Moses. There was no tin in Palestine. Their tin in tin time of David was obtained from Tyr< and Tyre was supplied by the ship' that traded with Tarshish. This tit came from Spain, but doubtless th< greater quantity cutue from the tin dis tricts of Britain. Right-Of-Way. Things cannot be entirely satisfactory until some plan is invented by which both the motorist ami the pedes trian can have the right-of-way at thi same time. Helps Keep Flowers Fresh. It is said that sphagnum-moss in Ih< bottom of a vase used for cut flowed will keep the water fresh for some time. Proof of the Pudding. Mrs. A—" But. honestly, what was your real reason for refusing her din ner invitation? Mrs. 15—“ Experience. I used to have her cook." Daily Thought. Imperfections cling to a man which if he wait till he have brushed oft entirely, he will spin forever on his axil advancing nowhither. —Carlyle. Smooth Work. That job is best done tit which tl: bossing is least in evidence. —Alban.' Journal. Not Very Intellectual, Many a fellow wit. has more money than brnins hasn’t the price of a pack of cigarettes. —Cincinnati Enquirer. Optimistic Thought Without danger danger cannot be surmounted. They Go Together. He who .would gather roses must not fear thorns.

EV. MILLS THE GROCER GIVES YOY SOME ITEMS AT REASONABLE PRICES IN ONE BILL 6—2 IT), cans Moss Rose Baked Beans S .90 3—3 th. cans Hominy 25 6—2’/2 lb. cans Hawaiian Pineapple 1.25 3—*4 lb. cans Stoll week’s Cocoa 66 3—l lb. jars Peanut Butter 69 I—lb. can Calumet Baking Powder 18 • 3—3 lb. cans Tomatoes 45 6—l lb. Pgs. Starch 25 6— cakes Armour’s Toilet Soap 25 Total $4.86 1 lb. Pkg. Seedless Raisins 15c White Horse Succotash 15c Rio Coffee 15c Rio Coffee 15c Santos Coffee 15c Santos Coffee 15c Polly Prim Cleanser 7c 7 Cakes Export Borax Soap 25c Red Beans 10c /

INDIANA FARMS FOR SALE H you had the chance to own a farm would you conshler n proposition like this: 147 Mi acres of clay sandy soil, subject to all kinds of crops, that you tan exchange your property, not to exceed 11500 or 11 Still; this farm hasli'ioo worth of saw timber; 100 acres in (lastute and farm land; good six tootn house and fair barn, some out buildings, a good cellar; plenty of fruit on farm; this farm if taken soon, possession will be given this sprin.L Only $35. per acre. 40 acres of the same kind of soil, will include some property, fair liott >e and barn: plenty of fruit ami timber on farm: $25. per acre. 170 acres; 30 acres level bottom land, some high land: plenty of timber; close to school; buildings worth one half price we ask for this farm; our price $5,000. 105 acres, 40 acres of fertile bottom land' in wheat and rye; between 4»0 and 500 fruit trees on this farm; build tngs are good; $45 per acre, a batgai t. Now is your chance if you would like to be a farmer, this means you can raise your living. W. H. PATTERSON. Willshire telephone or Rockford R- Radvt 9716 THE GREAT DIVIDE The woman in the prime of life need not dread to meet the loss of her vouth when growing elderly. Whi.e tome charms diminish, others should eplace them charms of experience, •ultivation. wisdom. The great pb.vsieal change met between the fortieth and fiftieth year are indeed strior and are not always well borne. In the strain of modern life, few women are in condition to meet these Changes vithout some apprehension of deanged health. But with the excellent teip of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable ’ompound, that old. trustworthy worntn’s medicine, a woman may confllently expect to enter later life as veil and robust as ever. ad’t FARMERS. ATTENTION I have three full blooded stallions. ’! Belgians and 1 Pen heron, which will stand for the season at the Schlickman feed yard on Second itreet, Decatur. DAVID GERBER. Owner. J. D Grim, Keeper. NOTICE TO ICE CONSUMERS We are now delivering Crysal Lake Ice to al! parts of the city. The finest ever harvested. 1 First class service and courteous treatment guaranteed. CONTER ICE CREAM CO. 70tf ’Phone 92. S Q — .. . * ; - MASONIC CALENDAR FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 28. Tuesday, April 24, 7: 30 p. m. K. A. Degree. DAVID E. SMITH. H. P. MAPS Ol INDIANA AN I) OAK GROVE MONTHLIES r FREE « To the first fifty farmers selling Cream to Schlosser Brothers’ Cream Buying Station. Decatur. Indiana, commencing Wednese day. April 25, 1917. Located in the cement block building, on South First street, .just west of the Fornax Mills—r in the business district of the city.

I WE SET THE PACE In the sale of »«■"'• « nll * ,o K Cl< ’ ,hin f f,,r U>ii ■ mmunitv Ifwant to take your p ace am,,,,, ,h well dressed, come in and let us clothe you j n & M AR J \ \PSITY I'll'TY-I I\r !>< §IB.OO, ,818.50$ $20.00$ $22.50$ $25.00 We are complete outfitters lor Men and Boys and have some "Up-to-the-minute things that you will he sure to want. HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & CO. GOOD CLOTHES FOR MEN AND BOYS Dainty Little Trinkets For Dainty Little Misses Especially suitable for gifts to the school graduate. We took pains to search the markets for the gifts which would please and which could be so'd at very reasonable prices. Os course we get our profit, too, otherwise we could not do business, but this profit is a modest one We aim to turn our stock frequently. That is why you find our DESIGNS ALWAYS NEW You do not have to go to a department store for a moderately priced piece of jewelry. You can get it here ants, what if more, it will have all the reliability which our reputation demands that it should have. Each gift tn an attractive gift box. Gifts as low as See the Display 50 Cents. in Our Window PUMPHREY’S JEWELRY STORE THE HALLMARK STORE

IS LAST WEEK This is the last week for making! and filing your mortgage exemption. If you have not already done so, see Miss Marie Patterson, at the reeord-j

DOU6&RATS ■ > Unbeatable Exterminator of Rats.Mlce and Bugs Vsed the World Over - Used by V.S.Governmen! 7£e O'rf Reliable That Never Fa Hi - /5 c 25 c. At Drugg rs THE RECOGNIZED STANDARD-AVOID SUBSTITUTES SUNDAY EXCURSIONS via CLOVER LEAF ROUTE to TOLEDO, OHIO Commencing Easter Sunday, April Bth, and continuing every Sunday throughout the season. See Agents for particulars or address CHAS. E. ROSE. A. G. I’. A., Toledo, Ohio. The ANKER HOLTH Gets Al! The Cream Sell Balancing Sell Oiling QfW Pl The Bowl Hat Never Wabbles Jfrator fixed h iTvour r miJi nary fcatures of lhe Anker-Hollh MP' 11 ' int Se 'h Balant ing Bowl - Interchangeable Disc A Sanitary Dirt Chamber. Modern Power Tra« •* • Oiling s™S' IBSIOn - A Clutch that has no equal. lor you should*hue." vonv ’ nc e you that this is the Sepal* l sFjrpdS Yozr

er's office, who will make cu' y ! papers. HS oFOR RENT—Five acres of ground m the south part of the city. Inquire iat tiiis office.

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