Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 140, Decatur, Adams County, 15 June 1917 — Page 2

DA IL Y DE M 0 CRA T Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER Pre»ldent ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rate* Per Week, by carrier ..10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mall ~53.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, , Indiana, as second-class matter. 11 you think its too late to plant corn try beans, it the suggestion of a good Adams county farmer. President Wilson's speech reconsecrating the flag is a wonderful address allowing no room for guessing. It tells exactly where we stand and why and should make every American wno reads it a better American citizen. A government bond is the best security in tlie world. When it tails, every thing fails. You' will have no title to any thing, your money will not be good. You and every one ebe will be bankrupt and you will be subjects to another government, liable to the whims and desires of the men wno bint roll. Such a condition cannot come. And now for the Red Cross Iqilil. Adams county must raise $8,750 wi,hfn the aext week and every man. woman and chikl should consider themselves members of a committee w: it that purpose in view. No cause for which you have ever worked is so important. This money, every cent if it. is to be used to reduce suffering, to give aid to our injured soldier laiy to those who ace ill. Its our share of a hundred million dollars. Lets give. Lets get ready to give cheerfully. What do you say? A prominent Celina Citizen who made, wild statements concerning the position of this nation in the present world war is now in custody of federal authorities at Columbus. The man probably did not mean just what !$■ said. it should be remembered th t this is a mighty good time to think twice before you speak. As the w.r goes on. the man disloyal to this government. who lives here and accepts from this country his livlihood, and the best opportunity given in any nation, will become more and more unpopular. Adams county people have subscribed for a good sized chunk of the Liberty bonds. The total at noon when the list closed was estimated at $160.000 a fair showing for this county at this time of the year. Those wno have devoted their time for two weeas to the big campaign have done a splendid work and are deserving of the credit for the work of the pad few days. There were others besides the bankers committee who worked hard, the Boy Scouts, various business , men and farmers and "to all of them is due a respective share for a successful campaign. A light weight union suit is an absolute necessity for health and comfort these warm days. Athletic unions in all styles. 35c, 60c, $1.25, $1.50; s per suit * I I —a THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY )■

DOINGS IN SOCIETY | WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR Friday. Phlluihea Class Mrs. Heury Betz 8. S. Class Ida. Ethel and Mary Fuhrman. Saturday Ruth Circle Panels Post and Candy Sale (las office. Home Guards Mildred Butler. THE YEARS' AT THE SPRING The years at the spring. And the days at the morn. .Mornings at seven. The hillside's dew pearled. i The larks on the wing. The snail's on the thorn. Gods in his heaven — with, the world. Browning' \ppa Passes.’’ The public is cordially :• vil, d to ihCj parcels post and candy . ..le at the gas office Saturday evening, given i>y the Ruth Circle of the Christian church. Misses Helen Fonner and Catherine Christen gave a kitchen shower last evening at the W. A Fonner home tn Hoot township for Miss Erma Houk and Wilson Lewi on who will be married tomorrow. A bowl of white ro-es in the pat lor: a large vase of red rases and vases of iris in the dining room made the home unusually attractive for the Jqne party. A heart hunt opened the entertainment features, while a contest in guessing six articles in a bride’s trousseau and another. a flower contest, were amusing and interesting. Prizes were won by Heber Fonner. Bessie Wilder and ElMs Christen. These were kitchen ■■■ ■ tteles and were turned over to tie bride-elect. A double tum k wedding was an interesting feature also of 'he amusement program. The two course luncheon was very appetizing and assisting the hostesses were their tflo Ilers; also brothers and sisters. Thomas and Sherman Fonner. Fred. Margaret and Naomi Christen. The bride’s cake was especially pretty being prettily iced and inscribed with the names of the couple and the date of the wedding. This was cut by the bride and distributed to the guests. The shower of gifts was opened from the table on which they were (Jjsplayed and ‘ncluded a very rare assortment of useful and pretty things for the kitchen. Those present besides the Christen and Fonner families were Mr. and Mrs. Houk and son. Vernon; Edith and Florence Rice. Mary la-wto:i. Esta Fleming. Bessie Wilder. Eliis Christen. Martha Fonner. Erma Houk; and Wilson Lewton. Heber Fonner and Roy Anderson, of Fort Wayne. The musical and literary program given last evening at the Evangelical church under the auspices of the October section of the aid society was a great success. After the program, those who participated, all of whom donated their services, were served refreshments in the church dining room. The program was a varied one. full of splendid numbers. Readings were given by Naomi Cramer. Lowed Smith. Anita Swearenger and Mrs. Ollie Heller. The Christian church orchestra played; ami special musical numbers, piano, violin, piccale. and vocal were given by« Portia Thomas, the Baumgartner Sisters. Milton Y; tier. Cecil Andrews. Hope Hoffman. Celia Andrews. Charles and Dwight Thornburg. Mrs Eugene Runyon. M-s. P. B. Thomas Mrs. C. E. Bell, and the Methodist Male quartet, comprising 1 Rev. Thornburg. J. Q. Neptune, He tI ry Dellinger and W F. Beerv A sili ver offering was taken for the bene , fit of the church. The Pocahontas council desires a large attendance this evening at lodge > to make arrangements for the menforial program for Sunday afternoon. The making of aprons, carpet rags and general sewing made the Helping Hand a busy session yesterday and ' the lunch served by Mrs. Edgar Gerber was an' appetizing one. The Evangelical Ladies’ Aid society had a busy mealing al the church basement yesterday, attendance a.id interest being good. .Mrr. and Mrs. Robert Case have re turned from Induinap.djs where they visited with their sons. George and Ralph Case. While there they visit-d Fort Benjamin Harrison and saw the’ drilling of the soldiers, live thousand, on the field at one time. It was a very, interesting but touching sight. Titov stopped at Kokomo enVoute home sor 1 a visit with their neice. Mrs. Fred I Davenpopt. i Members of the Ladies’ Birthday! club, with their husbands, and Mr. 1 and Mm. Enos Henry, of Alabama, as i guests, were entertained by Mr. and 1 Mrs. Hugh Hite, at their home on l •South First street. Thursday even- I lug with the usual six o’clock Jlinner c and evening’s entertainmeut. Vari- c

ous amusements were enjoyed which I made the evening pass altogether too I quickly. Dr. Fred Patterson and Wesley Hoffman retain their ability ns entertainers, while Mrs Wid Dorwin and Mrs Ford Peoples did their share to keep the amusement going. All til all it was one of the best "sessions" yet, and of course all members are anxious for the next one. which will be held In July. At their meeting with Mrs. S E. Hite yesterday, the Baptist Ladles’ Aid society completed plans for mi apron social at the church Friday evening of next week Mrs. Blanche Elzey, of N. Tenth street was assisted by Mrs. Mary Christen and Mrs Godfrey Kurt in extending the hospitality to the United Brethren Ladies’ Aid society yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Will Archbold, Mrs. L. F. Mumma and daughter; Mis. Robiuold, Mrs. Bowser and daughters and Mrs. Frank Martz, of Fort Waytie (were gueats. The devotional was in charge of Mrs. John Hill and Mrs. F. H. Harmon and the song service, busines* and social periods succeeded each other, lee cream and cake were delicious refreshments. Mrs. Amelia Hoagland will go to Whitley county today to visit wllll relatives and to attend the annual reunion of the Geis tfamily which will be held Sunday at the home of Lawrence White, at Tunker. Miss Took Meibers. Naomi Gassand Frances Mougey will motor to Ro no City tomorrow" to spend the week-end at the Meibers cottage. Many of the young people from here attended the big barn dance at th • Herman Wefel place near Preble last evening. The Geels orchestra played and a delightful time is reported. Mrs. S. P. Hoffman and son. St rling, her guests. Miss Serena Honiara, of Linn Grove, and Miss Helen Swearingen left onßhe 1:05 train for Berne to visit with Mrs. Hoqman’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Bierie. Miss Mayme Johnson left today for Plymouth and South Bend tor a visit with friends. A great many attended the Fort Wayne district Methodist Woman’s Home Missionary society's convention in Fort Wayne yesterday, and . still more today. The Decatur auxiliary had the honor of having the larg • t representation there. The following attended yesterday: Mesdames F. V Mills. C. L. Walters. W. J. Myers. R. D. Myers, C. D. Lewton. John Rice. J W. Vail. F. F. Thornburg. ('. L. Van e Harve Smith. John Rex. H. E. But It. from the woman’s society; and Ruth Parrish. Martha McCrory. Esther Butler. Naomi Butler. Victoria Mills Dorothy Walters. Lee Anna Viim “. front the Queen Esthers. Mrs. Ralph Miller went to Ber.te this afternoon to visit until tomorrow with her brother. Ralph McCrory and wife. Misses Marvel Mills and Erma Dickerson, who were guests of th tr brother and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Joan Dickerson, returned this afternoon •> t the 1:05 train to their home at Monroe. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Thomas Vail entertained last evening in complimeut to their cousin. Miss Sue Elizabeth Weldy, who is their house gued. Other* guests were Lieutenant Robert Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Inlaid Frank. Refreshments wer served. —o —— A HELPFUL MILLIONAIRE For "Her Beloved Enemy.” a Thunhouser feature starring Doris Grey and Wayne A ray. to be shown under the Bathe Banner at the Crrystal theatre today. Ernest Warde took a number of scenes on a millionaire’s eslate on the Hudson. When the scenes were develop-d several of them were founjl to be ruined by static. Mr. Warde returned to the estate and discovered that the millionaire's gardeners, scenting the coming of frost, had taken in much of the shrubbery. The master-of the estate apologized and had the shrubbery replanted, and Mr. Warde went ahead and retook his scenes. o GEORGE MANN IN NAVY George Mann, a former Decatur resident but for several years residing at 2033 S. Calhoun street. Fort Wayne, 'enisled in the navy June ’2nd and ! was called on the 9th. He is now e: • ! route to his training station, but has so far nut notified relatives as to ins' i station. I o PARCELS POST AND CANDY SALE A fine assortment of parcels, with delicious homemade candy also, will he found at the pit reels, post and homemade candy sale at the gas office Saturday evening. This will he given by the Ruth Circle of the Christian church. Be sure to buy of them. Parcels win sell for ten cents each. i

OVER SUBSCRIPTION | MAY REACH A BILLION (Continued from Page One) responsible for the heaviest contributions today but the»e in turn reflected popular investment, for in a vast part of the subscriptions the banks were acting as agents of the common people. The trend of subscription is indicated by the fact that New York ask ed for 1.200.000 loan buttons, the badge of honor for contributors; Philadelphia. 500,000; Cleveland. 420.000; Boston. 200.000; Chicago. 360,000; San Francisco. 265,000; St. Louis. 200,000; Kansas City, 200,000; and Richmond. 200.000. The last report available early today indicated a shortage of under $150,000,000. with the prospects of a stampede to subscribe in the closing hpurs. Banks all over the land reported that they were thronged with men and women anxious to be enrolled. There is a mass of clerical work ahead, hence it may be several days before the nation knows definitely the total reached. But the success of the loan was assured — with a total beyond the $2,000,000,000 set. o— THE DEVIL RESIGNS The devil sat by a lake of fire on a pile of sulphur kegs, his head was bowed upon his breast, his tail ! • tween his legs; a look of shame was on his face- the sparks dripped from his eyes—he had sent his resignation to the throne up in the skies. "I'm down and out." the devil said —he said it with a sob —“there are others that outclass me. and 1 want to quit my job. Hell isn’t in it with the land that lies along the Rhine; I'm a hasbe m and a piker, and therefore 1 resign One ammunition maker, with bi bloody shot and shell, knows more about damnation than all the imps of hell Give my job to Kaiser William, the author of this war-he understands it better, a million times by far. 1 hate to leave old home, the spot 1 lovt so well, hut 1 feel that I'm not up to date in the art of running heli." From a Western Exchange. — o WHO Will donate their automobile next Wednesday morning. June 24). at 9;00 o’clock a. m.. with driver, to the Red. Rross for about three hours. We want ten automobiles to help us Call J. W. Bosse, postmaster, at the postoffice building. 140t4 FOR THE° FRIENDS Casket or Mrs. C. J. Lutz Will be Open ed at Stated Times. The funeral of Mrs. C. J. Lutz wit’ be held Sunday afternoon at 2: If o’clock from the home. The casket will be open to friends this evening from seven to nine o’clock; all day Saturday and in the evening and Sun day morning and until one o'clock ir the afternoon. DISEASES OF PLANTS. The plants most liable to attack from insects or garden diseases are cabbage, cueumbers and melons, tomatoes. potatoes, beans, peas, beets onions, corn and egg plant; other garden crops are usually immune, ex cept that when other crops are badly infected the insects are likely to eat whatever vegetables they can find says today's bulletin from the national emergency sod garden commission. Thetreatment of insests and diseases is simple; novices who follow directions can do as effective work as the expert gardener. All that Is netfesary is to remember to feed poison —arsenate of lead—to chewing insects (potato bugs, cut-worms, and the like) and to kill sucking nicests (plant lice and beetles) with a contact poison like nicotine. To various fungous diseases anthracnose, leaf spot, and so on —disappear before bortleaux mixture, if the disease is incurable, like wilt, pull out the plants and burn them immediately. And remember never to plant the same crop on infected ground a second time in succession. , Some garden crops withstand disease and are unattractive to incests. Beets, for instance, usually do not need spraying. The leaf spot (spray on bortleaux for it) is its commonest affliction. Carrots, for instance, probably will need no spraying treatment. Celery gets the blight or leaf spot, ti fungous trouble; hence spray with bortleaux. The disease is recognized i when gray or brown spots appear on . the leaves and the stems droop. Swiss chard usually escapes attack. If disease does appear the chard i should be sprayed as directed for beets. Endive, kohlrabi.’ parsley, parsnips, letucc, and peppers arc not to be injured. Spinach is sometimes attacked by plant lice, which should be sprayed with nicotine sulphaste. ; Turnips have the same troubles as j cabbages.—National Emergency Food ' Gaj’!en Commission.

i I Mint): TO HKIIX-C. < ttM'lt tt'• ,,H ' : IStille t'f Indiana. Count' "f ,7?, ! Notice Is 10n..).* Klv«" H ' ttoar.l »t fommls.lonara <>f ' 11 ” I IV at their rooms m th" “ q. at r»e<«ttir, liulhinH. will •' !' , ~j lutls fur the tolluwmi* "‘"S' 1 |“, IH ( of the S|l! ' , and 1 lilxlor bridge. 3MI ntil«i» vast 1 mite north of Bern*' . u ... Sahl aouletl l.hlH will !■' tf«el'«‘l HI io o'elm k .i tn., on He tint l>n> or .lob. I»l<Itlda ahull include all htl‘<" . tail, I fm aald work (nt 1 Ing to submit plana and ”I’"' tor etiinpetitlen at the same « mat ,|o so l.x tiling the so e y th,. I'ollltt) Autlllor not less t .11 I dues betore tlie dn> of tfttmg ■‘•l’"' vlded )>v law. 1.-. olt 1,1.1 Shall )'" [■"'•'l"*'' 2 persotuil or aorett laintl In a to double th. amount ol tm " tiled for the work bbl upon to •' . prove.) by the board 1 era. The bidder shall also tile tin al davit required hi law 1 It" t»n ' ' . the of said "ork «11 1 f ; , *X' 1 " ,,, ” I ’l“te"imara' r’eUr' ea tl" f riKht to reject inn . OIU . Gh en In <.nl( • of Board < mlHHloners of «ald < JOHN MOM . 15-22 Auditor. A< hi dim <\mnt\. «»»«» ><»Tl< r. TO llinilKK**State of Indiana, t’ountv of Adnin«. . Nt.the is hereby given th”’ • Board of CommlHMioners« of paid ' ty at their rooms in the court ■’ at hecatur, Indiana, will reieivt s« i- ] ed blds up until 10 o’cloi k a. in-. " n 3rd l>«* Ol .Inly. I»n. for one trn< tor road roller for the us» of sHul county, in ac< urdance with the spedttcations therefor now on nlc in the office of the Auditor of said eounEach bid must he accompanied with a personal or surety bond in . 51 s ’ ul ! , equal to double the amount of the hut tiled b. be approved by the Commissioners. Ihe biduet shall ai-" ( tile the affidavit requited by law bmilers must submit their proposals, bonds and affidavits on blank forms to be furnislted by the count' auditor. The hoard deserves the uglit to reject arv ~r all blds. s By order of the Board of Commissioners of said county. JOHN MOSI UK 15-Z2 Auditor. Adams County. Ind. CANNING DEMONSTRATION ' Many ladies front this vicinity ali . . I tended the practical canning demo istration at the opera house this afternoon Ht two o’clock, conducted by Miss Miriam Beal, of Purdue I’niv ri sity. She held one at Monroe this , morning; and at Berne and Genera yesterday, demonstrating the canning -of fruits and vegetables. o— RESIGNS POSITION Herman Hammond, driver for the ' Weils Fargo Express Co., has resigned his position to accept another position as a chemist at Midland. Mich. He will leave tomorrow for that pla< His brother. Carl Hammond has resigned his position at the Holthouse Garage as night bus driver to succe I 1 Herman at the Express office. 1 ' ■ - ——— Howto Regulate High Blood Pressure. Take San Yak. It prevents a boney like hardening of the arteries it ages past 50 years. Dr: Burnham's Sen Yak is the sure way to prevent Paralysis and Apoplexy. In its use you have prevented or cured bladder tnd kidnoy trouble. It is the great sst in use to prevent the clumsy stiff joints and muscles and for Neuritis or Rheumatism and Constipation. It has no parallel for quality and results. HIRAM SHOWALTER of Angola, Ind. I suffered greatly for several years with bladder weakness and I am willing for the public good to let any one know that eight bottles of San Yak cured me. 1 find that a dose at times- keeps my muscles from getting stiff and clumsy, and I surely eel fine. J. B. WARDEN of Angola, Ind Has this to say of San Yak: 1 have been troubled several years with bad heart and stomach trouble. San Yak has squared me away and I believe it would do the same for others if they would try it. I surely feel fine. GEO. SLACK of Angola, Ind. Says this for San Yak: 1 have had kidney trouble and rheumatism for six years. San Yak squared me away, and I can work without fatigue or the all in symptoms. 1 surely can boost for Sam Yak. E. L. THOMAS of Angola, Ind. Says of San Yak: 1 was surely bad off for several years with bladder and kidney weakness. I had tried doctors and medicines so much I had no faith in anybody. I was persuaded to try San Yak and let me tell you it is the right stuff for kidney and bladder trouble. JOHN BAKER AND WIFE of Laketon, Ind. Say. We are very old people and have been badly afflicted, and in trying out the San Yak we have found it to be a fine tonic and a wonderful regualtor tor the bowels and stomach. F. H. LAMB Proprietor Lamb Hotel, Antwerp, Ohio. I suffered the tortues from tuberculosis of the, bowels eleven years with shattered nerves and no health Three bottles of San Yak cured me two years ago, and you are free to use this letter for the benefit it may be to others. DORY KING, of North Manchester, Ind. Says of San Yak: 1 wish I had the time to go and recommend San Yak to all who have stomach trouble Sun Yak is a world beater for the stomach. We can tell you of more cures in Decatur. Sold by jSMH'H, YAGER & FALK UECATIH. INDIANA

FISHER & HARRIS grocer! Quality Groceries Underpriced That Is Os Interest to Thrifty Buyers

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■"• • * Straw berries. Pineapples and etc., at our usual low prices. Call us for your'phone orders: two telephones. 5 and Is. Free City Delivery. FISHER & HARRIS South Second Street Opposite Court House I WANTED CAST IRON SCRAP Bring It In and Gel the Market Price Decatur Foundry Furnace & Mach. Co. Elm St. & G. R. & I. Tracts —r~wrniii in -mrr-TT-n mu in— im- r~ ■ ■ ■ ■' 1 " T 1 ' - ”■ ’ ■ ■ iJi We sell Indian Gasoline—The Best by Test You can buy more for less money at Steele's Cash Grocery Pleasant Mills, Ind. Highest prices paid fur country produce. We don t sell Auto Pickets, etc., but give you a di 1 - count of 2 per cent. If you trade with us we may never gi'e \ou a I ord hut will help you to buy the car of votir choice. SPECIAL PRICES EVERY SATURDAY. 1C lbs. Chick Feed r. r> Salmon, can " 3C Broon ' B Matches, 6 boxes Beans, per can 15c and 16c Corn, per can 16c. 17c and 18c ■ Oranges, doz 25c Peas, per can „ Coffee, 22c, «t, tt> 18c Our Big Saturday which offer^unusiiar ll^ 3 - Valucs in Pure Groceries •■Economy" "**“ """ MT HUNSiCKER 25 To. sack fine Granulat.a c 6 bars Globe Soap u 9 ar S2,’O Fancy Red Salmon, the very twJaxon Soap, large b ar 25c est 9rade ' can 25c White Laundry Soap, bar - C 3 ,a '’ 9£ boxes Q uak er Corn Flakes 25c 100 cakes in box. special Extra fine Je,, y. any flavor, in large la 3 ; p 5 boxes 5c Ure Btrained Honey, in Tumblers 8c Economy Coffee in’ ~ 25c e " f ° r ISC Golden Ri 0 B ,'| k r „' 0 ' cart Ons ,18c tra fan cy large Dried Peaches, GautemalacX r 'V- 25c fee, special, rb. uar 30c cos. .Pure Apple Butter, fine quality' Full quart Mason Jar ««" " . 25c 2 n>B, 25c I'nperial Tea ‘ quallt >' Sayman’s Vegetable Wonder Soap. Z T* •»££* ‘““ » q..«, 3,„ ■■■ v.;;;"' '”" "”" Russet Drink7n B Y °c^ r taU Apples 10e Ba ” ar 'as, Lemons, Oranges. comes from the pres .’ ? Ult a ‘ !t apples ’ Green and Wax No ' 1 grade Cracked h/" 3 ' Can 10e Beans ' Cu cumbers, Asparagus. N - w Flake Hominy, ib Orn 'ny, tb. 5 C Cab bage and New Potatoes at special 9 r «de Bulk Rolled Oatl V" 6c '° W PriCM ‘ “cZ r ' nk *•'"*" ln ' laroa 5 ’ EVERV BOUY’S GROCERY 9 . a „ !he B‘ore Where All Are T'rated '•■■loc Square, "»«®l Kicker Free Delivery. . i)<! 9 and Service, r South of Interurban Station.

Califortu* Apricots in Syrup, can i.-jf Green (.age Plums in Syrup. 2 large cans Red Raspberry Jam, can f )( . 3 for 25c Large cans New York Apples io ( . fancy Santa Clara Prunes. pound ---iStjc Uirge fancy Cal. Peaches, pound llij f Large cans best pack Hominy. lb 10c Large cans best pack Red Beans io c A leading favorite, Rainbow Oleomargarine, none better at any price, lb. 29c McLaren's Roquefort Cheese, jars 15c and 3()c Fresh Baked Ginger Snaps. pound io c N. B. C. Butter Crackers are the best, lb ij c Premium Soda Crackers. slightly salted, have quality, pound Hi,. | Extra thick Fruit Jar Rubbers, 2 doz. for 25c i Fancy Sweet, Juicy Oranges. doz :.15c, 20c and 25c