Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 103, Decatur, Adams County, 2 May 1917 — Page 2

D AILY D EMO C R A T PubltahMl Every Evening Except Bunday by The Decatur Democrat ( ompatv JOHN H. HELLER. Preeldent ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUBE, Secretary SubecripWbn Rate*. Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Mouth, by mail 26 cents Per Year, by mail $3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the PostoSice In Decatur, Indiana, as seccnd-clasa matter. There is still time to plant a garden. in fact its just about right. Indications are tiiat the weather from now on will be more favorable ami it you get busy at once, you can easily raise more produce in your garden than you will need for next winter. The over supply will come in handy. Get at it now. The agricultural department has requested that all schools start several weeks late next fall to allow the boys and girls to help in the fields, the i u dens, the food producing plants and otherwise as they can. It is a.t ex cellent suggestion and one that wid infollowed out no doubt by those in charge of the schools. We believe the movement which now seems gaining some headway that he constitutional convention h> postponed for two years is an ex< 11 lent one. We have lived for some I time under the present basic lav. and I just no" when our minds are til d I with the greater problems of c. - > world war it looks unfair and unv." to attempt even to rewrite the constitution. At this time too when ev y * good citizen i willing to give all lit ' can afford to help pay the gru.t war fund ever attempted by an;’ a tion it would seem tiiat the cos: cf the constitution at this time should be conserved for other use. For a good many years Decoration Day. the occasion supposed to b- one when we show proper reverence to the heroes who fought to save this nation in G 3, has been used birg iy as an occasion for special sports, base ball games, automobile race.-, general celebrations have come to lie the prevailing program. This year v.e should get back to the real cei- I ration of the day. Lets make it a siuc- r and sacred occasion as it whs intemlof the day. Let's make it a situ ere. proper observation of the one day ,n the year when they pay respect ml those who died and suffered fifty | years ago to keep the flag floating j over an undivided country. The military registrars have been named in each precinct of Adams county. They have a serious and important duty to perform and they : * / a. V V* UTOrt Li. . S-iJk S'nrwiy Sruiih (Clnthrs. There's a snap and dash to these new Spring Styles you will appreciate. They have a touch of Militarism—the shoulders are slightly accentuated, the chest high, the waist line defined and the sk»rt flared. The loose belt affords more freedom of movement and gives a more artistic effect. The sleeves are made to unbutton and turn up. a feature you will appreciate when you “wash up'' or when the temperature is high. We have these suits in a variety of fabrics: Tropical Worsteds, Silks, “Thornburry Twists” and “The Briar-1 cliffes”—these are exclusive with Society Brand Clothes and can be seen at this store only. We suggest you make your selection now while the assortment is complete. $20.00 to $27.50 I - f THE MYERS-DAILEY! COMPANY

1 should have the help of every one. It should be remembered that this 1b mil 1 an election, nor an ordinary occasion, I but instead the most serious crisis th|s country has ever known. Thu e J Who come within the ages prescribed lin the law when it is cupipleted this week must report to the registrar, no difference what his physical eofidi tion and ft he fails to do so. he i:nmediately becomes a "destrier” sub- . ject to 4he same penalties, which during war times, are most severe. The time has conn when every man t’nust do his duty. \\‘e must awaken. This is not a time for banqueting or feasting either publicly or privately. Its a time tor serious consideration oi' the most serious crisis this nation ever met. We are -t war with Germany and during :je pasr few days the exhausted condition if allies and the great loss caused i-y German submarines have come as an ui.expected revelation. What the future ; holds no one can foretell but this is known that every thing tiiat can be conserved should be. Our thoughts at this time should be how can we best preserve this country We do not believe that a banquet for tiie soldier volunteers at this time is proper If we want to subscribe money lets, help the boys out by giving them the fund for such use not provided by the government and lets save the banquet for some future lime when tiie boys conA- marching home or when the present crisis has past. .xxvasacxKina;:; x I I DOINGS IN SOCIETY h WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR Wednesday Walther League (Tara Boknecht. Concord Aid Mrs. E. S. Christen. . St. Agnes Sodality Supper and Parcels' Post Sale K. of ('. hall. Thursday. M E .Missionary Mrs. A J. Ham y. ' Baptist Aid —No meeting 1 am not a Virginian, hut an American. —Pat rick Henry. Mrs. C. D. Lewton will lead the study on “Porto Rico” for tile Womans Home Missionary society of the M E. church tomorrow when Mrs. A. J. Haney, assisted by M s. Charles Yager and Mrs. Charles Colter wilt entertain at the Haney home. The program follows: Hymn. “Jesrs Calls us O'er the Tumult”; dv-voti.in tils, conducted by Mrs. J. M. Mille-: two minute reports on the following subjects: “History of Present F'-y Conditions in Porto Rico”, Mrs. C. 1) l.ewton: "Domestic Science in ihe Patios and Shacks.” Mrs P. G. Jlooper; "Religious and Moral Conditions." Mrs. C. H. Colter: “Church Comity." ' Mrs. T. W. Holsaple; “The George O. ; Robinson Orphanage." Mrs. J.W.Vail: j "Before the Orphanage." Mrs. Harve 1 Smith; “The Symbol of Liberty The Stars and Stripes." Mrs. John Niblick; Instrumental music. Mr Nellie Spaar vocal solo. Miss Florence Haney; hymn. "Work for the Night is Coming.” The Tri Kappas had installation of officers last evening at their regular meeting with Miss Ruth Parrish. Tito mm of thirteen dollars front tin pastry sale Saturday was reported, this to be turned over to Red Cross work. Miss Fanny Hite lead the program, the study being of "Fairy Tales and Their Origin.” Miss Leota Bailey, a member who has finished school ; r Linn Grove, and will leave soon for New York state to spend the suinnv r with her aunt, was present. Besides the memoers of the Afternoon club, a large numl of guests enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Martin Mylott yesterday. Besides the club circle, there were Mrs. James Haefling. Mrs. M. H. Harris. Mrs. C. L. .Meibers. Mrs. Clem Voglewede. Mrs. D. M. Reed. Mrs. Bob Anderson and Miss Celeste Mylott. of Chicago. Guest’s prize was awarded Mrs. Melpers while the club prizes went to Mrs. D. D. Clark and Mrs. f. Deininger. Assisting the hostess in Hie dispensing of the lunch were Margaret," Gerald and Jerome Mylott and Mrs. 1 Bob Anderson and Miss Celeste Mylott. | An enthusiasttv meeting of the Three Link dub was held last evening after the Rebekah lodge, when M’sl j Charles Helm. Mrs. Henry Thomas ! and Mrs. Adolph Hoffman entertain!cd. A contest, in which answers rei lated to crochet and embroidery terms j was interesting. The election of of I fleers was held at this time, the new 'officers being: President, Mrs. I’railces Hunter; vice president. Mrs. fanny Yoder; secretary, Miss Golda Gay;

treasurer. Mrs. Vera Davis. The dialup room was thrown open for the luncheon and a very iratriotlc effect was noted here. Bunting was formed into a three link chain: the napkins were adorned with bags and small flags were given as favors. The menu im-ludeit sandwiches, cottage cheese, I ickles, fruit rabid, cake and t offee, and was very ret"reaping. A big crowd Is expected at the s,> cial given at (he K. of C. hall this < veiling by the St. Agnes Sodality. The parcels post sale will not begin until 7:30 o'clock but the supper w.il be served, beginning at six o’clock and continuing through the evening. The package assortment is a big one and these.will )g- well worth having. These sell for ten cents each. Everybody is invited to come. The Reformed Woman's Missionary society carried out its splendid program as announced, at the home of Mrs John Spuller. who was assisted by Mrs. Frank McConnell. Committees for the year's work, about It beViti. were named, and other business attended to. School officials, fortunate enough to be included in the invitation list, are very hearty in their praise of the excellent repast prepared and served by the eighth grade domestic- science girls, of one of Miss Bessie Boyer's classes. The repast was served at six o'clock last evening in the dining room of the class suite of rooms? and the menu inclued sliced pineapple and oranges. Swiss steak with gravy, creamed potatoes, wax beans, rolls, strawberry short cake and coffee. Covers were laid for County School Supen intendent E. S. Christen. City School Superintendent M. F. Worthmann. Principals. J. 1). Sarig. John Parrish, Guy Brown. A. L. Braat linger. J. S. Nelson: members of tne school board. D. B. Erwin 6. D Myers and John I Falk. The girls of the c lass include (\ietoria Mills. Florence Michaud. Kathryn Kocher. Mary Callow. Helen Searenger. Irene Z.wick. Eleanor Reppert. Lyria Gunsett. Blossom Burkhart. Mae Baker. Helen Archer. Leah Porter aud Alice A similiar dinner will be served next Monday. prepared by another section of the class. WILL MEET TOMORROW The committee on the securing cf vacant lots for the planting of gardens in this city and for the increased production of crops in Adams county are requested to meet at the city hall at seven o'clock. Thursday even ing. to discuss important details. Please be pib»sent. 2t C. N. CHRISTEN. Chairman o COMING HOME SOON Word has been received from M,s. Elizabeth Morrison who has been living at Los Angeles for some time t >' she expects to leave that place about the 12th with her grand children, rturning to this city to make her hom< — xotic I-: to itii>i>i:i«s. »• is hereby <i\ en h.v the < t»m)im»h ( in and for City of I ,p - litiui, Indiana, tiiat tli» said council will on 15U. nf May. 1917. at seven o’< |o« k p. nt., at th<*ir < <«unp. in in s.iifl <‘it\ receive sealed proposals for tiie construction of all sidewalks to lie constructed by the t’it' .»f Decatur. Indiana, for the \ ear ( .f I'.-r. Certified < hecks' shall be tlrposited b\ the bidder in the sum of twentylie dollars as evidence of jjood faith. The council reser'a s the right to rejt • ’ an y and ail bids Witness mv hand and seal this 2nd da a of .May. I’ll 7. .S.-aD, H. M De VOSS, City Clerk. 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 recorder's office, who will make out your papers. 96-r6 DEMOCRAT WANT ADS PAY RIG. ♦♦♦♦»+♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ NOTARIES PUBLIC ♦ ♦ DAILY DEMOCRAT OFFICE ♦ ♦ — ♦ ♦ License Applications. Affi- ♦ ♦ davits. Certifications, etc. ♦ *+«**+***♦+*♦« ++++++♦ + + + + ♦♦ + + GET READY NOW + + To file your + + MORTGAGE EXEMPTION ♦ ♦ Let me do it for you ♦ ♦ ALLEN F. STALTER ♦ + At County Auditor's Office ♦ +++++++ + + + + + + + ’♦ FARM LOANS ♦ ♦ $100,000.00 of 5 per ♦ ♦ cent * ♦ MONEY TO LOA& ♦ ♦ at ♦ ♦ Schurger & Parrish ♦ ♦ Abstract & Atty. Office ♦' ♦ *No red tape needed) ♦

NOTH H TO riIOPKHIA OU Mat*'. 11l Ihe Muller of Ihr llrlbrp* Im |irti% rnn in. Noth'* Ih iivrebv iHvrn that thr c«»miiioii council in and f l>r | | M . ( "j (x ~f '• ' - 1 ".I; . iia. .lid oh the Iff) (fa) •Mi' adopt a prcliinhi.iM text, lutloii ordrrliiM the c«.nutria tion of die following Impi o\viiH'iit, io.wit: CoUNtruct ion of a district m*wri on and ah n» the* following routv, to-wit <'onitnvnc lux ♦ hct wvM of the northcHMt "ot her inlot N.> in j |> Nuttiiianh. addition to the town lllow cltvi of Dvcniui. Indiana, thence running went in the center of th» all*' a distant e of aho it feet to the tenter of Svsenth Mtt'ert and thric b terminate and lntri*>u>.’i widh a hrnnrh of the Afar Khali street newer The boundary lines of the dlMtriii or aiea so he drained b\ the Raid Impiovement anil asMeihied therefor an as (ol|ou s The illatrl' t bounded oi the south by Short ptreet, on the wenl Sr\ en! h Ft I eel. <»n the i;.>t I , line couiinenclng at the noi th' .ist »or ner of Inlot No. 122 In .1 D. Nuitnmnh noithweNtern addition to the towr (non city) of bv.itiii'. tiicii.e running w "Ft pat .i "« i with si,-.' t ‘<tt <*ct to enth street, and on the east b\ b’iftl street I'arther notice is also that th. said -» Miinctl will on the loth I»h% «»f May. 11l 17. at seven o'cho k p in. at their oiuiwl I ■>< in in s.iid eit v ret r-:\ e and hr,i ;■ ■. nioustran. es from the property own <us nr persons affected by the sab improvement and will also hear am determine the question as to whethe sin h drainagre district or area Is prop eri\ txiunded for the purpose of sm l drainage or whether ether torrlt’o ' rmt included In such boundaries ought to Ih‘ added to such district or wheth er any of the real estate therein in eluded ougrht to b excluded therefrom and will thei determine and diear am determine the question as to whether or not the benefits accruing to the properly liable to he assessed therefor will be equal to the estimated cost of said improvement. Witness mv hand and seal this 2nd oi Mas. 1?17. • Seal) H. M. Dr VOSS. 2-9 City Clerk. —Q—NOl'Ki: I'o I’IUII'ERIA tluiiu IlndlMoii Street Curb Improvemeat. Notice is hereby given that the c< mmon council In the CltJ of Decatui 4 Indiana. dt<i on tiie Ist day of M.iy . H’l7. adopt a preliminary assessment roll in the mittru of the improvement of curbing roadway on Madison street from the west side of Eighth street to ’rhlrteenth street. Said assessment roll with the nymies of property owners and description of pr«»pertv subject to he assessed with the amount of prima facie assssments, "■ • ' may he seen at the offfce of the eit’ • lei k. Eurther notke is also given that the said council will on the lath I>n> of May. IDI7, at seven o < lo< k p. m.. at their council • liHinbri' in the said city receive and hear remonstrances against Du amounts assist 1 against the property respectively on said roll and will determine the questmn as tu whether such lots or ti ;•• t.-’i't' land have been of will be bnehted by said itnprovenrent in the amount named on said roll ar in a greater or lesser sum or in any sum, at which time and place ail owners of such real estate may attend in person or by representative and be heard. Witness my hand and sea! this 2nd dav of Mav. PH7. (Seal) 11. M. De VOSS 2-‘t City Clerk. ■ - o HERE is a reiueay that win cure most ail akin ar< scalp troubles. Eczema, Barbers Itch, Itch. Cat and Sores. Why waste time and money when B B. Ointment is an ointment of real merit? Asl vour druggist. If not handled send 50 cents to the B. Ointment Co.. 217 Monroe street

• 1 -v WITH A RUSH ■ Our Great Dissolution Sale started with a rush last Saturday. J Careful buyers were quick to realize the splendid opportunity we / k \ g are offering and improved it while in the city. Others have I been doing the same since, and had not our stock been unusually / |j large and well selected we would be running close on some of j the special lines at this time. But there are yet many fine bargains to be obtained in | Coats, Suits, Dresses, Skirts, Waists, Etc. J Besides these we havd other specials that are well worth looking after. Here are a few samples: Ladies’ and Children’s Hosiery | Black and Tan, some black *ilh white feet, quality, now 18 cents or two pairs for I Children’s pink, blue, and tan, regular price 25 cents, now only 15 cents per pair. Specials in White Goods f These are exceptional offerings. Goods slightly soiled, but otherwise iust a . ' good as new stock; washable; Muslin skirts, values up to $1.50 now 50 et iXMvI > ® Muslin gowns, values up to $1.75, now only 47c. Combination Muslin ( J l| values up to $2, this sale only 59 cents. ’ ‘ | MARGUERITE HOUSE DRESSES We have a dandy line of ;hese non-shrinkable Marguerite house & stripes, checks, and plain colors, all models, sizes 16 to' 44, your chni™ J.” ' they last only $2.00. These are rare bargains. Cooking dresX so Tn U ± e it but the Marguerite will go often to the tub without shrinking. l u ’tkly, ife There are many other specials in the Great Dissolution Sale ™ Come in see them. Y ou’ll save money on first quality merchandise We Cln not describe here. E. F. GASS - '■■■<■ ... r • .^ Uait ?

FOUR WOMEN -JESTIFY Positive Proof that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Restored Their Health. Yonkers, N. Y. -“I sutferM from » bad case of female trouble, backache, nervousness and indigestion. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored my health after everything else had failed." -Mrs. H. J. L. Feather, 61 Hamilton Ave., Yonkera, N. Y. Danville, Ill,—“I would not be alive today had it not been for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as it cured m<- from a severe case of female trouble.”—Mrs. O. A. Coe, Batestown Road, Danville, 111. RidgwSy, Pa —“T wish al! women who suffer from female troubles would take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com}H>und as I avoided a surgical operation by its use.” —Mrs. O. M. Rhines. Ridgway, Pa. North Haven, Conn. — “Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored my health after everything else had failed when passing through change of life. There is nothing like it to overcome the Irving symptoms. ’’—Mrs Florence (BELLA, Box 197, North Haven, Conn. The many convincing testimonials i constantly published in the newspapers ought to be proof enough to women wivo suffer from those distressing ills peculiar to their sex that Lydia E. Pinkham's . Vegetable Compound is the medicine j they need. west glnevaTtems Andrew McArdle arrived Monday morning at the home of J. R. Martz, in answer to a telegram informing him. of th<? serious condition of his father, William McArdle, of Geneva. Andrew McArdle has been employ. .1 as rigbuiider at Tulsa. Okla., for the past year. Mr McArdle is reported in a critical condition at this time. Mrs. Hattie Bergerman and two children spent Sunday with home tojks. Mr and Mrs. J, R- Martz, at tiie Rose Hill Farm west of Geneva. Mrs. Andrew Ray and son, Cl spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Martz. The infant son of Mr. and M"s. Charles Shoemaker is reported improving very rapidly at present. Mrs. W. J. Nelson and infant son. Corwin Herald, spent Sunday with her parents. It is now time for us to ;»il show our colors, so han? out your flag

MOST MEN BUY CLOTHES on the say of the merchant. We have been selling men’s clothes for so many years and gained so much experience that we feel quaii. tied to assist you in selecting your spring outfit, if you care to avail yourself of our opinioYi. If you don’t we will not offer any unwelcome advice. Come in and let us show you some of our HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX or CLOTHCRAFT clothes and we know you will be satisfied. Prices SIO.OO to $25.00. holthouse”schulte & co. GOOD CLOTHES FOR MEN AND BOYS

HE MWE GOOD (Continued from Page One) and vindicated when his great wrongs were learned, was played by John Clark. The parts of the Italian servants and maids, were taken by Wai ter Rilling. Anita Swearinger, Florence Mann, and (hat of the grand duke's valet, by Ralph Krill. Military men were represented by Wayne Beavers and Dent Baitzeu. To go into detail regarding the excellencies of each would be impose : ible, so well fitted to the part each represented. was its interpretation. At the conclusion the Juniors sang in chorus, closing with a (lass yell, lead by John Clark, thus closing one of the best Junior class productions ever given locally

FARMERS, ATTENTION. I hare three full blooded stallions, 2 Belgians and 1 Pert heron, which will stand for the season at the Schlickman feed yard on Second street, Decatur. DAVID GERBfJR, Owner. J. D. Grim, Keeper, 83tf ATTENTION. MOOSE. All members of the Loyal Order of .Moose are requested to be present this evening tor the arrangement* fur the funeral of Brother John Diller. DICTATOR. O — -■ - MINORCA EGGS —For hatching, fir sale. 15 for 50c. L. E. Sanune 90S Walnut st., phone 651. 1031’ WANTED—Two or three unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping. Phone 725. 103tf