Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 127, Decatur, Adams County, 31 May 1917 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT FuttllahMl Kvary Kvanlgg Ixcapt Bunday by TWDccatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER PrMldant ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Bacratary ' •abaaription Rataa. Hbr Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier *6.00 , Par Month, by ma11.........25 cants Per Year, by mall >3.00 Single Copies .. . .2 cents Advertising rates made kuva-n on application. Entered at the Puetoffico in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. it is to be hoped that the food co - ■ troll bill will be fixed to include a real ' punch” for the coal barons when it is finally passed. No one pari o! the situation is more important for the people than that pertaining to th" fuel situation and unless the gov. rn inent takes a firm hold it promises to be a very critical problem next "inter. ■■■- Next Tuesday is military registry tion day and that no one who conn - within the age limit may overlook the duty imposed upon them for that day it has been requested that at seven o’clock a. m. every bell and whisth in the county sound out the call in noi v manner. In many counties patriotic celebrations have been planned that the orders from the nation's com-mander-in-chief shall be obeyed. It is important. The sun may be shining behind th” clouds but we are beginning to ft >1 that for some reason or other the «iul hoy is afraid to show his face for any period of time worth mentioning. During the past two weeks these has been less than twelve hours sunshine according to the government figures ami the worst of it is we get but little satisfaction in the prediction that t. morrow is to bring a continuance of / clouds and rains. The Fort Wayne News goes into ecstacies itecause Sherman E. Burroughs, a republican was elected 10 succeed Congressman Sullaway in the first district of New Hampshire, wh>r died recently and claim this a rcbu.-.e to President Wilson. They neglect to mention ae fact that the district is now and has been for half a century a rock ribbed republican section. With a normal republican plurality of 3,0(0 reduced’to 1240 we fail to discern just where the News gets their grou.i Is for so much joy. With more than the usual homage and reverence. Decoration day 'was observed in Decatur yesterday. Though the program was very similar to that of former years, the same old martial band, the same blue coated veterans, the same little girls and boys participating in the beautiful custom of distributing flowers on the graves of departed heroes, there was a difference, due we believe to the fact that this great nation has now entered another great military conflit t ami marching in yesterday’s parade was the first company from this county. volunteers for their country’s service. The day was one of solemnity, sincerity and expressed devotion *o gEFORE buying your boy a Suit of Knickerbockers investigate our boys clothing department. It will save you money. 33.50 to 39.50 1 A rn \ THE MYERS-DAILEY. t COMPANY ;

the red, white and blue flag as well jus a day for mammies of those who have answered the bugle cull into eternity. The senate is acting wisely in reducing the revenue to be raised by the 'new tax bill The striking out of'ttrsection which provided a tux of ft'e 1 per cent, on electric light, gas and 1 , healing bills was a good move, so wat ' I J the elimination of the 10 per e. 11 . I I tariff duties, as that would tost the 1 consumer a good deal more than ten I per cent, before it was paid Direct tuxes are always cheaper than tariff > or other indirect taxes. The excise , tax of a cent a pound on sugar, instead of a tariff duly of that aimaim will bring doulde the revenue as it will catch all th. r that Is produced in this coun t . Porto Hico and Hawaii that would not 1.1 ! een al felted by the tariff but they would have raise* their prices just the sane. Better take a few years longer to ay the debt and not unduly burden the people at this time -New Ca lle Times. fl JSSWaCECfIOMZ s | DOINGS IN SOCIETY | WEEK'B SOCIAL CALENDAR Thursday. Ever Really Class Mrs. Tom Vail. Mrs. Mills’ Sunday school class - Postponed. Baptist Aid Mrs. Myrtle Brown Ic-Niek Club —Frances Mougey. Friday. Zion Lutheran Ladies’ Aid —In the school House (all day). Minnehaha Needle dub at Red I Men's hall. Mite Society—Mrs. Mel Butler. Saturday. Parcels Post Sale and Supper — Ruth Circle of the Christian Church. 1 postponed. When all the world is young, lad And all the trees are green. And every goore a swan, lad, And every lass a queen. Then hey for boot and horse, lad And round the world away; Young blood must have its course, la i. And every dog his day. » When all the world is old, lad. > And all the trees are brown. And all the sport is stale, lad. ’ And all the wheels run down. Creep home and take your place there, The spent and maim’d among; God grant you find one face there 1 You loved when all was . —C. Kingsley. 1 Mrs. Minnie Black and daughter. 1 Inez, and Miss Lacie Dull were initiated Tuesday evening by the. Rebekahs. Two candidates. County 1 Auditor and Mrs. John Mosure who' were out of the city, will be initiate ! next weidt. The semi-annual election of TiTficers was also held. Mrs. Waldo Brusbwiller was elected noble grand; Mrs. Ralph Miller vice grand and' ■ Miss Nell Winnes recording secretary J The other officers ht»ld over or are appointed. A jolly party of young people enI joyed an automobile ride town yesterday finally winding up at Steele’s park where a delicious picnic supper was spread. Members of tne ' party were the Misses Hallie Leonard. Gladys Flanders. Mabel Hower and ! Ireta Buller: and Messrs Roy Kalver. John Clark. Bob Colter and Dewey l.achot. of Fort Wayne. The Loyal Workers' class turned their meeting Tuesday evening at the Charles Knodle home into a surprise’ ’ ’lot two of their members. Mrs. Arthur] Hooten who is moving to Huntington and Mrs. Deltna Ruckman. who the 1 family is moving with the Coopers to Cartilage this week. The members of ( ■ the class with their husbands, and y with Rev. and Mrs?. W. S. Mills. Mr. , sue I Mrs. L. L. Baumgartner. Mrs. C. ’ E. Hocker met first at the Maynard Johnson home and went from there to ’ the Knodle home. There were games and delicious refreshments of ice cream, cake and coffee. Mrs. Mollie McConnehey will have the June meeting and Mrs. Ed Whitrighi will assist her. The nieeting of Mrs. W. S. Mills' Sunday school class scheduled forth! evening at the Fuhrman home, has been postponed. Miss Zelma Stevens, a student st the normal at Marion, will arrive home Friday for a visit until Tuesday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Stevens. The Home Guards met at the Methodist church Tuesday evening and held their annual mite box opening. There was a good program of music, readings and a sketch on ipite box

work The collection amounted to $5.85. Refreshments were served. The Home Guards is a auxiliary of I toe young boys and girls. Mrs Harve Smith and Mrs R. D. Myers are superintendents. Mrs. Dale Moses entertained the Tri Kappas at her home north of the city Wednesday evening. Mrs. Avon Hurk lead the program, her paper being on "Mormonism.'' During the bus iness. plans for an anniversary celebration were made Mrs. Moses served a fine lunch. Mrs. Dan Niblick iavited ' twentyfive of her friends to meet Mrs. Ont. r Niblick, of Oelwein. lowa, Tuesday evening at an informal five hundr -d party and luncheon Mrs. Charles Niblick and Mrs. Robert McMahan won the prizes in the games. 'Mrs. Niblick was assisted by Misses ett.t 1-ang. Jeanette Ehinger and Mildred Niblick in serving the twocour-e luncheon. Mrs. Robert Green and sisters, tha Misses Anna and Kate Ginley gay most enjoyable pedro party and him heon Tuesday evening at the home < f Mrs. Green on Walnut street. The party was given in compliment to Miss Delia Riley of Holyoke. Mass., and guests were the girls of the G. W. C. club and a few others. The "Ever Ready .Class” of the M E. church will meet this evening with Mrs. Tom Vail on Seventh street. Every member is urged to be pre pt.', ami to come prepared to pay her pet lion on the flag. . The following excellent program will be given fyr the Mite society : t the home of Mrs. Mel Butler tomorrow afternoon when Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Charles Yager’s section will en tertain; music, ladies' quartet; vocal duet, Helen Walters and Bernice Beery; reading. Mrs. White, of Preble; piano solo. Ireta Butler; insttumental duet. Dolores Ballenger and Mildred Leonard; piano solo, Mrs. Amas Yoder. Assisting Miss Hope Hoffman in her song ret ital at her home on Fojir“i street this evening, when Mrs. M :’tica Mast Boggs presents her pun), will he Mr. Ivan Kibbiger. tenor, and *Mr. Ed Cranston, baritone Miss Grace Jane Prince will serve as accompanist. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heuer. Mrs. L. I). Jacobs and Rev. and Mrs. L. W. Stolte and daughter. Naomi motor'd to Berne last evening to attend the farewell reception tendered Rev H. H. Kathmann and family by the Reformed congregation at that civy Mr. ami Mrs. W. J. Myers were guests yesterday in Fort Wayne of their son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harding. Mr. Harding came down in the morning for them in the automobile ami took them back to enjoy the Memorial day celebration. I The day was also a celebration in antiI cipation of Mrs. Myer’s birthday. She ’ is seventy-five years young today The E. S. Moses home saw the reunion of the Moses families yesterday. John Moses, of Chicago, with th" J. C. and Dale Moses families of this city were present. Mr. and Mrs. C. I- Meibers. Tonic and Bob Meibers. and their guest?. Mrs. (’. Whipple and daughter. Rut)-, of Portland, motored to Robinson

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Pineapples, largest size, ea. 18c, 20c; tj doz.. $1.15; crate, $3.25. Don't say: John Go to the store and get this. Say: “Go to Deedle’s at Preble!” Law Linnemeier

park. Fort Wayne, where they spen’ Memorial Day. Misses Frames Deinlnger, “Toots" Berling ami Margaret Smith spent Memorial day at Robinson park Fort Wayne, Miss Marie Boese had Miss Luella Hultemeier of Fort Wayne and Miss Mabel Meehl, of Pennsylvania, us het guests yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Melvin "ltd John ami Ella Melvin of Buffalo. New York, and Mrs. Martin laiughlin and daughters. Mary and Grace moto- -d to Geneva last evening where they were at supper by Dr. ami Mrs. D. B. Ford and family. ——— —0 — TO BE FINE SHOW (Continued from rage One) chief. The quilt finished, supper is ready. Freddie's revenge*. Sudden arrival of the deacon, bringing Nel lie Sanderson to get her away from her lover. The recognition. The deacon’s rage. The ghost.T Consternation. The ghost unmasked, 'twas . Freddie. The deacon steps out with , Freddie. The wedding in a hurry. The deacon baffled. Admission. 25c for adults and 10c for children. Tickets can be secured from any member of the cast and at the door. A penny social will be giv--1 en in the basement after the entertainment and all are urgently requested to attend. The entertainment will begin at 7:30 tfelock. o COURT HOUSE NEWS. County Assessor William Frazier has received back the bound books of the township assessors from la I dianapolis wnere they were sent pit the purpose, and they are now ready for the county board of review. A $250 damage case from the Well: ■ circuit court is being tried here toi | day before Judge D. E. Smith and a • I jury. The case is that of Mary Jel lison vs. A. P. Addington. She alleges that on October 27, 1915, while driv ing along the Huntertown road, Addington’s car crashed into the rear of her automobile damaging it. The Jel ' lison car was pushed upon the in. -t urban track in front of an approach ing car and it was gotten off just in time to escape being struck. J. E. Allison vs. Martin Klepper Company. Appearance by Sutton & Heller for the defendant. Rule t< 1 answer. Ambrose Shoaf vs. Samantha Shoaf . Application for restraining order fifed Elias L. Sheets, et al. petition for drain. Petition by Vallie R. John cn I for change of place of commencenv n: I of the drain was granted. Certified ; copy of record of nieeting of Van We" ( and Adams county boards of commissioners was filed: also report of board of commissioners and drainage commissioners. Certificate qf appointment of R. L. Longshore, engineer, by the drainage commission of Adams county: ami of the county surveyor of Van Wert County, 0.. as engineer ■ by the Van Wert county commission ers. was filed. All reports and n;>- > pointments were approved and confirmed by the court. Messrs. C. B. Daly of Winchester, and Clyde Strait, of Hartford City, state accountants, arrived today to begin another stretch of their annual

Another good one. yard 12c Sleepy Hollow Sheeting, wide . . .38c All Apron Ginghams 10c All Dress Ginghams 11c Hospital Gauze '. 8c High Class Cambric 18c Heavy Kind. Unbleached Muslin 14c MEATS Choice Chuck Roasts, per. lb. ...18c Fancy Round Steak, per lb 25c Juicy Sirloin Steak, per lb 25c Fancy Rib Pork ( hops, per tb. . ,28c Shoulder Chops, per lb 25c Frankfurts, per tb 20c MISCELLANEOUS. Sprinkling Cans. S qt„ gal 75c 5 gal. Nfver Fail Oil or Gas Can $1.50 Daily Pails, each 35 and 50c Screen Door Outfits, box 25c Screen Door Springs 5c and 10c Writing Pa tier, box 25c Tangle-Fool Fly Paper, pkg 10c Clothes Pins. 5 doz 10c No. 2 Lamp Chimneys 10c Brooms, choice 60c Matthes, per box 5c FRUITS Oranges, per doz 15c and 30c Large Waxy Lemons. 2 for sc; doz. 30c Bananas, per doz 20c New Potatoes, per i»k $1.05

*work. They will examine the book: lof the county auditor, treasurer, t< I eorder, clerk and sheriff; the town . ship trustees, the «chool boards ami < town and city offices. Real estate transfers; David H Treple to Michael Miller, lot 1-6. I” eatur, $500; William C. Baker to Ma* lon Baker. 40 acres of Jefferson township, >5500. z Judge D. E. smith celebrated Me" urial morning by officiating at th’ wedding in the morning of Ernest J. Tope, born Match 8, 1891, son of Mi • ville Tope, of Willshire. 0.. ««•' 1 ' Ilan Robinson, born February 21. D l ' daughter of Isaac RobinsonSheriff Ed Green arrested Harve' Steele aged twenty at Fort Wayne a warrant issued on an atfida'i- til I In the Atlants circuit court charging Steele with rape. The victim was Mil ■ ma Lyons, aged fifteen, daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Lyons, of Salt nt. July 1916. and various times the:--1 after, is specifidff-aa the date of the ! crime. Steele who is a son of Mt Bob Davies, was employed in a 1 laundry in Fort Wayne. He is in jail 1 in default of the'sl,ooo bond. John Hilgemann qualified as ad ministrator of the estate of Martin I Hilgemann. giving $3,000 bond. FIRST AID WORK. Women desiring to become met” hers of a class to be Instructed In First Aid work may enroll their name at Red Cross headquarters. Pub’.n Library, any afternoon this week ■> call upon Dr. Beavers at his office r or residence. * Further particulars regarding th" course will be published in both loc. 1 1 papers tomorro.w. v Would Rather Draw Sympathy. If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man's life sorrow and suffering enoujt: J to disarm our hostility.*—Longfellow. GOODPROPERTY BARGAIN. I am offering tor sale the property on South Winchester street, known as the Park hotel. It is a valuable property and one that can be made a splendid money maker. It's a real bargain for some one. If interested 1 see Mrs. D. W. Myers. 121tf — FARMERS, ATTENTION. r I have three full blooded stallions, 2 Belgians and 1 Percheron, which will stand for the season at the Schlickman feed yard on Second street, Decatur. DAVID GERBER, Owner. B. F. Brokaw, Keeper. 83tf

Big Coal And Suit Reductions 8 Nothing Will Be Reserved | j-B-Your Choice This Seasons Newest Models. We are going Io put the price in every Coat and Suit \ regardless of it’s former cost. Every garment will < > /1-q be remarked and at wonderful saving. All this sea- I! A I ~u son inodes to select from and from the best sland- X&S? ard manufacturers. ( Women’s Tailored Suits At H . ■ c - r Less Than Mfg. Cost. N ° bby Spring These Suits you will find are all High 1 hese Coats are all this season’s Class Garments and styles that arc nc "v»t effects. right up to date. No odds and ends or ~ badly tailored garments to select from ( *" i,n the leading • ti.’ ' v. i r "" 1 ' l ,rive 0» 1Q r n $35.00 Spring Tailored Suits, rrx ' S <lv <P-LO«MVJ This Sale tbZZ.oill v ’. 111( L , . ' S < ' oi it > » Unit at* -f rr aa $25.00 Tailored Suits U? 1 A A " DiisSale.... Spring Styles v n ‘ sixOO |)rHlg Coals U «d were $17.50 to $20.00 tailored Suits, m Ti ■ C 1 PTA stw<.si siyk, $12.50 " s Salc $13.50 JSI.VOO Tiiilor,-d Suils. (I. ,x —» *’***' """I C'mls. lilt m-w.-sl slvlvs *** styn, $ 9.(5 2^ , fc X3O .. IMI3 - 3 "' $ 975 Just received new lot of Summer wZh Presoeo Pom »-o Elegant values. m ’ $3.00 to $5. New Lot Middy Suits, $1 and up NIBLiCK&ccr — 9

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()ur pricing down .n these auto tires for Saturday.Junet. o . |j)} . o f high grade easlngs Ue have at «m t • wj|l ()ffer thls hne iot of we want to ‘hile thev last, at these prices—which gU “ per cent under today’s list or latest prices, ‘w tire,’guaranteed for their usual mileage. first come, first «ned. Only a few of each size; ■ ■ ! < Ker l'«" Tread. U. S 15.1(1 S' Clmdter. Vacuum Cup 1 read.. 9.30 3Mi Clincher, Velvettread ...... 14.6.> S' Clincher. Plain Tread, U. T. Co. 13.9 p :|->s3' ’, S. S.. Chain Tread. I. S -01 ■r’xj S. S., Chain I read. I. S 5,',", S S., Chain Tread. U. S -9.40 •4x4 Q.D., Plain Tread. U.S $24.60 ‘M\4 S. S., Nobby Tread. U. S 35.75 35x44 S. S., I sco Tread. I. S 36.30 Go. trov Auto Day SATURDAY. .H NE 2ND. is Auto Day, and let us make it Banner Day. Make our store your headquarters. - Special Prices for Auto Day.

ti ft. brccn Window Shades, oil color, special 35c A large assortment Dress Ginghams. special 10c Lace Cutrains, extra wide. 3 yards long, white or ecru, pair 98c A large assortment Curtain Goods. yard 10c Ladies' $2.00 value White Waists. Voiles. Organdies and Lawns .. 98c Ladies’ $3.00 Crepe de Chene Waists, special s’.9B

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Men’s Muslin.. Poroskuit or Ribbed I nion Suits. 75c value, spec ial. Saturday 49c Boys’ Porosknit Union Suits ....25c A large assortment Men’s Work Shirts 50c Ladies’ Silk Hose. White. lib : ami Colored 25c and 35c Ladies' Muslin Gowns 49c Indies' Petticoats, eriibroidery or lace flounce. value 98c Buy your shoes now and save I money. Come in and see our prices.