Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 111, Decatur, Adams County, 11 May 1917 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Pubilohad Evary Cvanlnff Except Evaday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER Praaldeni ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rates. Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier ss.oe Per Mouth, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mall $3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Poatoffice In Decatur. Indiana, as second-class matter.

The town of Monroe is said to have the highest number of lied Cross members of any town in tin.* state according to its population. an honor that this ' progressive Adams county town may well feel proud of. With four hundred inhabitants they boast of two hundred to this great organization. W e are indeed proud of their record ami of the record made all over this splendid county. Wanner weather and a little sun shine will bring out the garden and the crops. Even though it’s discouraging to try to raise an increased crop against such conditions as have existed for a month, you ought to know that the sun still shines behind the clouds and that we live in a county where total crop failures are unknown. Just do,the best you tan and you will have done your "bit" and done it patriotically. The senate and house conference committee has finally agreed to eliminate Roosevelt s offer to raise an army to go to Europe and have fix-d the age limit at front twenty one to thirty years, inclusive. While it is likely the great majority of the people favored the. granting of Roose velt's request, yet it is considerable I sai isfai tion to know that the matter is to be detided and we are to get busy on the more important subjects of conscription, food control, tax laws and some other matters of more than minor importance. The fact that the Jwo war loan request of the government is being met at the rate of a hundred million a day and that the entire amount will be forthcoming within a month is the more surprising to those who remember that dur ing the civil war President Lincoln made a call for $500,000,000. It was secured it wa. turned over to a banking concern, which was paid i commission, and whi< h required three months to make the grade. Now a sum forty times as great is raised in one-third the time, without commission and without much publicity. Times have sure enough changed.’ Commencement week comes next and a week from today the Decatur public schools wttx graduate twentyeight young men and women who have been prepared to enter upon life's important duties. The one greatest duty for them is to realize that they, have something to do that will require their best talent, their best efforts from now on. To have not lived in vain, to leave footprints on the sands of time means that these young men and women and those who are now completing the high school work in other schools of this county must get busy. Don't waste the next few years as so many

The waythq sun shone today made a man feel glad that he was living. A green Society Brand suit will make you think the sun is always shining. ; $22.50 to $27.50. IWTs. «, THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY ’

■have done Start at once for almost before yor realize if you will have reached that age where your physical power will diminish and you will realise that life al best is abort and that only to the iudustrious comes tin distinction of having lived worth While While the festivities of com m« neemeut week are tine and just the thing, don't, forget that this occasion means not the c lose of yvur work but the commencement. I DOINGS IN SOCIETY ! V xxx: :xxxxi WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR Friday. W R. ('. Meeting. Zion Lutheran Ladies' Aid At the Schoolhouse (aft- it. Mite Society -loHponed Junior Receptio.. Mac.it.it Hail Educate men without religion and you , make them hut clever devils Wellington. Mrs. Perry Gandy, formerly 5 iss Naomi NiUjck. most hospitably entertained a company of Decatur ladies who made the trip to her home at Churubusco yesterday, where they were guests at dinner and supper. Those in the party wen- Mesdames James. Charles and thnstena Niblick. L. A. Holt house. Robt. Mc Mahan, \V A. Kuebler. E. G Coverdale. Dan Niblic k. Mrs Erank Bart Ind and daughter. Helen; Miss Verena NibIn k and Mrs Erank Kuebler. of Tiffin. Ohio. Jesse Niblick and Mr. Mil ler. A fine time is reported At the special Sastern Star meeting last eve nillg.. Mrs. J S Peterson, .M’s. D E. Smith and Mr. ami Mrs. G. T. Burk gave fine rt ports from the grand chapter meeting which they attended recently in Indiuiiapcdis.- During "<'t>evening. Mrs. Charles Cooper, who was received into the order here, and w ho will leave the first of next month tor her future home at Carthage, muc h ’o the regret of all here, was presented wth a silver berry spoon. Mrs. J. S. Peterson, worthy matron making II he presentation speech. The dele- ' gates visited amoug other tilings. Lie widows and orphans home at Franklin. which was dedicated about a year ago. This is tilled nearly to its capac ity already, and additions are recommended. They also had I lie pleasure of seeing the fine new SSOO painting made 1 by the grand chapter, of the grand secretary. Nettie Ransford. through whose efforts the home was secured. She has served tliiru n years as grand secretary, and while now eighty years of age. is active and interested in the work of the state. The juniors of the high school’wyre very busy today decoratng the Masonic hall and getting things ready for their reception this evening for the high school seniors. The home of Mrs. William Penning ■ ton on S. First street was thrown open yesterday for the entertainment of the i’nite I Brethren Ladies' Aid society. Mrs. Dwight Brown and M-s. Jesse Swartz assisting in the hospitalities A number of visitors in< hid, d Rev. Harmon. .Mrs. John Barxhait. Mrs. Joi Beery. Mrs Hobinold. Ms. A. C. Ball ami Rev Harman lead ■ ledevoticnals. and after ifee business meeting, ice cream and cake were served. A line social followed. — O No Need to Tell Him That. ■'Yes," said the young wife proudly, “father always gives something exjiensive when be makes presents.” “So I discovered when lie gave you away.” rejoined the young husband. And with a large, open-l'm ed-sigh he continued to audit the monthly bills of his better half. —Stray Stories. i Sensitive Institution. The seismograph in Georgetown. D. 1 C., is so sensitive tluit it will clearly , record a slight earthquake in far- . off Borneo, but the New York stock market will go all to pieces ' in an hour over something that never happened, anywhere!—Boston Adver- , tiser. Little Things Count. Life is mode up. not of great, saci rifices or dutic-. but of little tilings in which smiles ami kindnesses ami small obligations. given habitually, are what win nmi preserve the heart and secure comfort. —Sir Humphrey Davy. Plant Mentioned in Bible. The common garden plant called coriander is found in Egypt. Persia and India. It Jjas globnlar, grayish seedcorns and is mentioned twice in Hie Bible, in Exodus 10:31, and in Numbers'll ;7. Meat Preserved Without Salt. Lean pork strips are sumpreserved . without salt in Spain. Deer, buffalo, caribou. bear, goat and tuna meats are preserved in much the same way. LOST -Green felt souvenir fold, near De- atur Foundry and Furnace Co. Finder leave at Democrat and receive ' reward. Illt3

GAINS 4 POUNDS IN SHORT TIME I I *“ ’ Elkhart Machinist Declares Tanlac Has Benefited in Every Respect. Elkhart. Ind , May 10, —"I've gained ■ t.p. unds and feci better in every sing I le respect since caking one bottle of I Tanlac.” T. A. Wedge, of 168 State [[street. tins city, a machinist, said ill [December 15. "For years 1 suffered from stomach trouble. .My appetite was very poor ami there were many foods that I couldn't eat at all because of the bad after effects they caused. None it my food digested properly. I had a dull headac he all the time and a bad taste in ipy mouth constantly. "Friends persuaded me to try Tanias. I've tried Tanlac and I want to ■ say that I've been benefited in every respect. My appetite is greatly im ’ proved and I can eat anything I care ‘ tor without any had after effects what ever. The headaches have completely disappeared. ' Tanlac has lienetited me so mu li that I believe anybody suffers as I did will find this niedk-lne just what i they need and I want to recommend it.” Tanlac the Master Medicine, is especially lieneficial for stomach, liver and kidney trouble, catarrhal complaints. loss of appetite, nervousness : and the like. Tanlac is being introduced and explained in Decatur at Smith, Yager , Falk’s drug store. ABOUT THE SICK Mrs L. L. Sypbers returned this afternoon to Fort Wayne after a ! visit with her father. Thomas Fisher, who has been ill. but is better. Her 1 daughter. Mrs. Clayton Billings, of Marion, remained for a longer visit. NOTH’E TO ICE CONSUMERS The artificial ice manufadnred by the Hoosier Packing Co, wll be sold and delivered in the city during the season of 1917 by Ed Whitright. Mr. Whitright is on the job and will be glad to take your orders now and will give his undivided attention and service at all times. Call ’phone 713. 72tf i WANTED -To hear from owner of good farm for sale. State cash I price, -full particulars.—D. F.. Bush, Minneapolis, Minn. 7-21m5-18j2-lfi 1 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ' This company will receive bids for roofing the car barn in this city. Dimensions and specifications , are on file in the auditor’s office at Decatur, and contractors are invited to inspect the same. FT. WAYNE & DEC ATUR TRACTION CO. ■ — -

i• i > THE UNIVERSAL CAR Ow ners of Ford cars are advised to beware of ‘•counterfeit parts.” If your car needs adjustment bring it here where you will find reliable service with the complete mechanical equipment to give the highest quality of Ford service obtainable. All the ford parts used are supplied by the Ford r Motor Company. You cannot expect your I lord car to give the service and endurance you demand unless you have it cared fee by men experienced in Ford methods. Runabout 5315, Touring Car $360, Sedan $645, ( oupelet. >505. Town Car $595—a1l f. o. b. Detroit. On display and for sale by Kaiver- ! || Noble Garage Co. 9 % w ■ f A | TOME3CTMMW * •

Peculiar Superetitiqn. If fake teeth could talk, they would ■ Ml atrauge talew A farmer’s wife nt- ■ trihutfd her good luck with a certain * kind of deUclouh cooky for whlrti she wax famous to the fact that the mold with which she ulwnya cut out the eueklea wna a mH of false teeth wlibsf ’ to her by tin auut who, hi her time, had been able to coak to b--at Ihe baud. Success emwued her euliuury efforts because she worked wllh thia weird and unwieldy ereeeeut of wornout teeth. Thus doth superstition lead ( us enpUve! Kiekera. f “A niuu may establish u reputation , us it kicker,” remarked the Observer of Events und Things, “but he doesn't " want to get the idea that the mule is I his inferior." ——

'i ./) • RUBY GLOSS Furniture Polish U . WORLD’S REST nrSTS, CLEANS, _jf~4- POLISHES Your Pu r n it u r . ih no, \\ o’o<loi k, ■' H Automobile. ed Floor*, and all I VarnUned Surfa-e*. i Char, pure and ’ r yBWj - - -avyf dust, as it gives a hard, dry. bright r ■ gloss; a brighter ■ lustre tl’an w ax ai.d H ■ easier to use. I uK 1 FOR FLOORS Isr Guaranteed To give en- x^*~— U xj. tire sallsfac* " ..vMff tion or your money will —lt--* be refunded. f 7 7- fl— , -jTOU • L_"gg ■— -r ... . ..u - ■ ' 1 S f ■ ■ ‘i< *> SB» I THAT LITTLE GIRL . of yesterday is a young lady of todav —her summer frocks are most bccooi ' ing, it is the happiest time of her " young life. < Nothing but a picture can keep her , as she is. Now really, isn’t it worth a picture. Make the appointment today. ERWIN STUDIO >i 'Phone 807 lOver Callow & Kohne drug store. Bring or mail us your kodak work. ——————————— •

Big Coal And Suit Reductions ; Your Choice This Seasons Newest Models. . / OB We are going to pul the price in every Coat and Suit /Mlp \ > regardless ot it’s former cost. Every garment will /l .a jbe remarked and at wonderful saving. All this sea- \ A &son models to select from and from the best standWomen’s Tailored Suits At Nobby Spring Coats Less Than Mfg.-Cost. These Coats arc all this season's These Suits you will find are al! High Class Garments and styles that are right up to date. No odds and ends or \<44,v Spring Coals in all Hi' Lulling badly tailored garments to select from. , " nT |,ricc $25 00 ’ $ J 8.50 NJia.OO Spring Tailored Suibi. QQQ “UJ , , .. . s " k ' $1,3.00 *25.00 Failorcd Suits (I* 1 X A A . Siiiiiui Stvles .. Nobbv Spring (.ouls that were ->!/. <0 t<> -f20.00 Tailored Suits. 1 Q fTA Ihr Sale ePXO.UV Newest Styles Fine Ctwtte, the newest stvhs. $9.75 p'V : - 9.75 Just received new lot of Summer Wash Dresses from $2.59, $3.00 io .55. Elegant values. New Lot Middy Suits. $1 and up. NIBLICK & CO.

Bamboo Shoots Palatable Food. Banboo wloHits are cminiilereti edible in China, ami it is said that when they are of guod variety they form a vegetable dixh tluit has no rival. Hard Position. Demonstrator (after the spill)— "Llow cun I explain to him tluit it wasn’t the fault of the car while he is quite senseless. After that it will be too late.” PRIVATE GARAGE OWNERS We have the very latest and handiest garage door hangers and hardware on the market. See our samples before buying. 109t3 H. KNAPP & SON. ‘

United States Government Bonds Per Cent Liberty Loan These bonds will be issued June 15, in denominations of $50.00, $160.00, $500.00 and up, will be made payable in installments, are free from all taxes except inheritance tax, convertible into any higher rate bonds at par issued during the war. Additional particulars furnished by the undersigned whose services are freely offered for making subscriptionsand attending to the details Liberty Loan Committee FIRST NATIONAL BANK OLD ADAMS COUNTY BANK THE PEOPLES LOAN & TRUST CO. *

mhwhr ■MwmMMMEBM—aw >- • ’irrCommencing Sunday May 13. 1917. the traction ar< will run on Eastern Time—One hour earlier. The same I 1 j hour schedule will be maintained, bm all cai- will leave and arrive one hour earlier, excepting the freight and milk car, which will keep the same time. For example: The first car will leave Decatur at 1:10 a. m., instead of s:lt* a. m. The second one. known as the 7 a. m. car. w ill leave at 6:00 a. m., etc., through the entire day. The same rule will apply on cars arriving in Decatur. For example: The first car will arrive in Decatur at 7:05 a. m.. instead of 8:05 a. m., the last car arriving here at 11:05 p. in., instead of 12:05 midnight. This change is made necessary by the adoption of Eastern Time in the city of Fort Wayne, and we will give service to conform with that time to get passengers to I oil Wavne at proper hours. FORT WAYNE & DECATUR TRACTION CO. Homer Ruhl. G. P. & F. A.