Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 172, Decatur, Adams County, 27 July 1917 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT =•— —— — ij. Published Every Evening Except Sunday 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 Mouth, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mail $3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postotliee in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. The state council of defense is uri; ing that every woman in the state join the army for food saving. It's important that .the big crop of garden produce be saved for winter and its up to the women to do it. The New York board of health has exhausted everything else and is now making a campaign to make the venders of soda water and soft drinks use sterilized glasses and spoon*. Some day we are going to have things about perfect it would seem. Each day we hear reports of statements made by local citizens which might get them into serious trouble if substantiated. The wise man or woman will refrain from making treasonable statements, for some of these days those who don't will find themselves called to answer in a federal court where sympathy is an unknown factor. A word of warning should be sufficient. No matter how big the wheat crop of this year turns out to be. every land owner should make up his mind between now and fall to put out a larger acreage than he did last year. Th< re is no sort of probability of an over supply of wheat within a year. There will be a demand for every bushel produced and marketed. So, let the slogan for the next few months he: ‘ Wheat, more wheat.” —Goshen Democrat. These are days when you should ad vertise, for the papers of today besides giving you immediate results will be referred to for months and years to come, giving you accumulative benefits. Help your business bybeing alive. You will find the peoph are looking for your invitation to vikit your store if you make tlie invitation attractive by showing them an advantage. Try it in the Daily Democrat. We reach 15,000 people each day. The coal situation continues ave-y serious one and we fear it will become more so. Usually we are optimis'ic but we can't understand how it will be possible to supply the coal for next winter's use. Usually by this time of year the coal is in the bins of at least half the homes and business places and factories. How many have the r coal in this year? The truth is there is not a large supply of coal in the yards here or elsewhere and the summer days are slipping along. Its now nearly the first of August. Anoth< r sixty days and the cool nights will be here. Its a serious problem. If the administration at Washington or Governor Goodrich is going to offer any relief it should come now for a few weeks from now it will be too late to prevent much suffering during the ■winter.

BIG MID-SUMMER CLOTHING SALE f -T ’ ' Many have taken advantage of the wonderful bargains that we are offering. Why don’t you? $25.00 Suits now. . .SIB.OO $22.50 Suits n0w...515.00 SIB.OO Suits n0w...512.45 $15.00 Suits n0w...510.45 ■■ I X THE MYERS-DAILEY;: 1 COMPANY

1 u h DOINGS IN SOCIETY < w:ae tmar. <t»or.or. ::i« WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Friday. Mite Society Mrs. Dave Huuslcker. Hen Hurs Initiatory. Pastoral Helpers Mrs. Will Engle. Every man of sound bruin whom you meet knows something worth .knowing better than yourself. A man on the whole is a better preceptor than a book.—Bulwer-Lyt-ton. I am pursuaded that every time a man smiles hut much more so when he laughs—it adds something to his fragment of life. Sterne. That it is possible to work and ha”e a good social time . ined. was demonstrated at the hum,-- of ■’’r-, Grownover Wednesday when Monroe ladies responded to the invitation f the Pleasant Mills division of lied t’ross workers to come over and bring i heir sewing. About forty were present and much work was done and a good social time enjoyed as well. A picnic dinner was served in the orchard, with plenty of “eats.” a freezer of ice cream and lots of cooling lemonade. These women are a loyal bunch and much deserving of the praise that is theirs, for it shows true patriotism, it is hoped that another such day may be had at the Monroe sewing place. While tlie Monroe ladies were sewing Thursday at the Red Cross quarters, John Everhart brought qver a treat of pop corn, much to the appreciation of the ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Acker had as their guests last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Parks who motored here from Andrews: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Acker, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Acker and daugnters, Vivian and Alice. Cooling refreshments of ice cream, cake and lemonade were served. The twenty-five ladies of the Helping Hand society's meeting in tlta Reformed Sunday school room yesterday afternoon were much enthused over the part they will take in tlie Red Cross work. Miss Gertrude Ho'thouse came from Red Cross shop and brought half a dozen convalescent robes on which the society worked. Mrs. Emma Daniel of the “socks for soldiers" organization explained the need for knitters and explained the nature of the work. The society will place the matter before the ladies <?*’ the church in other departments to assuage the heat of the afternoon, for the workers. Because of the heat very little business was discussed at the Evangelical Ladies, Aid meeting yesterday at the home of Mrs. E. B. Macy. The sum of $23.10 was turned in at this time by the section of which Mrs. W. S. Mills, who succeeded Mrs’. J. H. Rilling, is chairman. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were highly appreciated. There will be no more meetings until September. Mrs. Jesse Sellemeyer. Mrs. Charles Knapp and Mrs. Rose Smith Ralston were guests who joined the ladies of the Birthday Club for the afternoon social, with their needlework, at the home of Mrs. C. R. Weaver yesterday, where they had a most enjoyable ) m<. with the usual social diversions. The St. Vincent de Paul society i« going to do "quite a bit” for the soldiers, for when Mrs. Emma Daniel, . who was present at their meeting al the K. of C. hall yesterday, explained the sock knitting plan, and the great need for socks in a hurry, the society ■ pledged each member to knit a pair or r to find somebody else to knit it, for . the first installment of socks reqviied. The society has about sixty-five members. After the business period. ; the society played progressive peanuts and the first and second prizes won ■ by Mrs. Herman Gillig and Mrs. T. J. Durkin. Joe cream and cake and coffee were dispensed by the hostesses, Mrs. Clem Voglewede and Mrs. Mat ' Harris. The Ben Hurs will have initiatory work this evening. Mrs. Frank Aurand entertained tne Ever Ready class of the Methodist Sunday school last evening when tile fourteen present spent a busy time making a large flag, five by eight feet, for the church. The supreme staff of Ben Hurs has set aside a day in June for the annual children’s party, but the local court, not finding time then, the party was given last evening at the hall. Mrs. A. D. Artman. general chairman, qad Mrs. John Brothers, Misses Grace Hoeneisen and' Hilda Kern, as committee assistants in making the affair a success. In spite of the heat the little folks had a good time playing games and listening to the stories told by Miss Agnes Gillig, who is es-

pecially pleasing in this way, and in enjoying the fine picnic supiier spread. Mr. Peckham, of Fort Wayne, was among the out of town guests at the dance at the Masonic hall given for .Company A last evening. WORK IS RUSHED (Continued from Page One) been unable to compete and are making air reconnoissanees over towns almost at will, they said. This air mastery has been regained by Germany they said, since the return of American aviators here, who told of German inferiority in the air. sines. Front dispatches of the last fewdays have indicated a tear on the part of the German? that the British might be preparing an offensive. The Neiuport sector, near the Belgian coast, was reported deluged with a hail of shells of all calibers from the German guns. To these the British made a steady, methodical return. COURT HOUSE NEWS It is said that a well known young man and woman of the west part of the city will secure a marriage license tomorrow and be married over the week end. Those concerned are trying to keep the wedding quiet until after it takes place. A marriage license was issued this afternoon to Arman J. Hirschy, substitute mail carrier, Fort Wayne, bor i April 1, 1891, son of John J. Hirschy. of Berne, to wed Rose Kauffman, born July 29. 1896. daughter of Jacob Kauffman, of Berne. v Real estate transfers: Eldora J. Butcher, et al. to Wilson H. Dettinger. 40 acres of Kirkland township, $6500. i o FISCHBACK IS ACQUITTED (United Press Service) Hartford City, Ind., July 27 —(SoeI dal to Daily Democrat) —Although found not guilty by a jury verdict of the murder of Itoy Brown, Redkey ■ grocer, who was killed on the night of i Jan. 29, 1916. William Fischback was still in jail here today and must face I trial on a larceny charge. Five ho irs and ten minutes deliberation by the jury resulted in the verdict of rot ! guilty on the murder charge late last night. The trial was the second lor Fischback within two months, the ’ jury having disagreed in the original action. Early trial of Fischback on the UrJ ! ceny charge was assured today. He . is accused of stealing sl9 from Dade Stephens, of Redkey, at one of the numerous “beer parties” at Redkey, which occurred at about the time of the Brown slaying. MORE RACE RIOTS » (United Press Service) ! Chester, Pa., July 27 —(Special to . Daily Democrat)—Two negroes and one white man are dying today folk)" - ing the recurrence of race riots here last night which resulted in the death of two men. Eighteen negroes and whites are in the hospital and seventytwo more persons are under arrest. A stack of knives, blackjacks, brass > knuckles and enough small arms jj I i ammunition to supply Chester policei men were taken away from the prisi oners. ■ The town is quiet today. o FORT WAYNE MEN KILLED (United Press Servicer Ft. Wayne. July 27 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Two employes of ■ the Indiana Engineering Construction ■ Co., were electrocuted today at the plant ot the General Electric Co., here. I A guy wire'which the men were hold ing came in contact with a live wire of the city lighting system. The vic, tims were Thomas Sanelhers, aged 33 ' and Emil Jacobs. 45. A third employ- • ee was slightly burned. INVESTIGATION MADE. 1 At time of going to press investi--1 gation was being made by officers • concerning the alleged connection • that two local boys may have had . with a robbery in Fort Wayne. t o SOME BET, YOU BET! (United Press Service) • Chicago. July 27 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Colin W. Claybourne, Chi- > cago broker, today paid a friend SSOOO. ’ He laid a wager three months ago that the kaiser would be driven from bis throne by July 27, 1917. 1 -O— — — FIRST TIME IN HISTORY. Petrograd. July 27—(Special to the Daily Democrat.)—For the first time in history, a Russ: a will soon be assigned to the Vatican at Rome as an ambassador from Russia. M. Lissakviky was named for the post. GOOD PROPERTY BARGAIN. I am offering for 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 see Mrs. D. W. Myers. 121’f|

WOULD DECLARE ST. MARYS RIVER NON-NAVIGABLE. The Delphos Daily Herald says: Cyngressman B. F. Welty has ask-j ed the federal engineers to decline the St. Marys riven non-navigable, si> us to remorve it from federal jurlsdic-f tion, and enable the farmers residing |, along it to clean it out. No legal bur | riers can be presented if this is done. I The St. Marys has long been addict ed to the hubit of overflowing, ruin-] ing crops over a wide area. Tlie farmers have believed that the county co nmissioners cannot take <-hinge of t'.-.e work, as the stream is a feredal province, “It passes thru Auglaize and Mercer counties tn the fourth district. H-"> ' "Bob'" Gordon, excongressman i.'kL sergeant-at-arms of the house, is also ( behind tlie program. ITS DANGEROUS BUSINESS. San Antonio. Texas, July 26 —Sev n years at hard labor in the Utli'ed States disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth is tlie sentence Private Otto Ludwig, third aero squadron, must serve for making disrespect' il remarks about President Wilson an 1 ’. the American flag and for threatening to desert to the Germans if sent to France with the United States expeditionary forces. Ludwig was found I guilty by court martial at Fort S.i:n Houston recently and the sentence of the court was approved by General • Parker today. —- ——o— ONE, TWO AND FIVE DOLLAR BILLS SCARCE. (United Press Service) Washington, July 27—An unusual and acute scarcity of one, two and five dollar bills confronts the treasury department. Multiplication of the , government's pay 4 roll and excessive . industrial activity to fill war contracts are responsible. To meet the emergency the treasurer is restricting the allowance of small notes to banks • to the number of "unfit" bills brought 1 in for exchange. Previous custom 1 was to let the banks have small notes f in exchange tor notes of larger dc--1 nominations. ———————— — ————————— *»♦*

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| BIG SAVING T 0 AIL WRING THIS SALE * NIBLICK & COMPANY

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SPECIAL REDUCTION IN SUMMER WASH GOODS All Figured Voiles, 50c grade 39c All Figured Voiles. 35c grade 25c All Figured Voiles, 25c grade 19c All Figured Wash Goods, 20c grade 15c All Figured Wash Goods, 15c grade Hi/ Z c All Figured Wash Goods, 12’/ 2 c grade , 9 C SHIRT WAIST SPECIALS IN THE LATEST STYLES $7.50 Beautiful Georgette Crepe $5.50 $6.00 Beautiful Georgette Ci’epe $4.50 $5.00 Beautiful Georgette Prepc tM oo $3.50 Silk Crepe de Chine .$2.75 $2.50 White Wash Silk ... .$1.98 COTTON WASH WAISTS $2.25 Wash Waists ... $1 n $2.00 Wash Waists « 51.75 Wash Waists 81 18 $1.50 Wash Waists A sllO $1.25 Wash Waists 8 98 SI.OO Wash Waists s "8 ALL CHILDREN’S COATS AT BIG CUT IN PRICE $7.50 Spring Coats $5 an $6.00 Spring Coats $5.00 Spring Coats / $3 $4.50 Spring Coats ' 8.3 7) $350

I the service counts as I MUCH AS THE FOOD & \ wide veranda, good company, one of our graceful, H thin cut-glass Lemonade or Ice Tea Glaaaea containing ■ cool drink at vour elbow, will make any warm evening U a pleasant one.’ The very thought makes you thirsty. Stop in and see our dainty patterns in sherbet ■ glasses, both short and tall stems. You will need them H for serving ices these hot days. I PUMPHREY’S JEWELRY STORE i the hallmark store

— NOT AHEAD OF ADAMS COUNTY (United Press Service) Warsaw, July 27—Wheat and rye cutting is in full swing in Kosciusko county. Many farmers say the harvest will be the largest on record. in order that elevators and shipping facilities may not be over taxed, many tarmers in this section of the state are following the advice of Temporary State Food Administrator H. E. Barnard by stacking their wheat and keeping it in this fashion until it can be threshed and marketed profitably. This method. Barnard pointed out, will force wheat speculators to deal onl? with the smaller supplies of the grain that are marketed immediately. VISITED FORT BENJ. HARRISON Miss Hope Hoffman. >f Decatur, came liere the latter part of lest week and accompanied Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Briggs to Indianapolis. «Kera they visisted Claude Briggs at the Officers Training Camp at Ft. Benia min Harrison a couple of days. Tin y e : tt' till ttt: ttt:!U: Gt:',.c - **-

say camp and the thousands of y l)un? I men who now look and act like v «- I ,’erans are an jmposing sight. All'll I boys look alike, with their unifotirs I \and the coat of tan which the } Uai . I ‘.mer’s training has given them, ami I 'all are looking strong and fit. c| a , lie I : ,was getting ready to take the I examination for a lieutenant in ih f I regular anr.v, being one of live ont | of the twenty-seven applicants ?-o tt 1 I his company, who had passed the I I tests thus far. He has three w«>|b | ■ yet at the training camp. His maw | 1 friends here are proud of his | standing and wish him success.-ak | 1 neva Herald. — o COME. EVERYBODY! To the ice cream social and parcel • ]x>st sale to be given by the Epworth 1 League of Bobo on the church laws • next Saturday evening. July !y | Bring your friends, also your pocket I i- book. A welcome to all. Remembe I the date, Saturday evening. July i>. ■ ■ 170t5 COMMITTEE.

■ i :■. , /C BIG BARGAINS IN SI MMER * WASH DRESSES SUSO Summer Dresses ... ■ s!■'? £ $6.50 Summer Dresses . ...s3.e’? $5.00 Summer Dresses ... .$-!; $1.50 Summer Dresses ... » $3.50 Summer Dresses ....$2,00 8 -.50 Summer Dresses .... $ 1 --V! j; SUMMER WASH SKIRTS $1.50 White Skirts $3.50" $3.95 White Skirts $3.50 White Skirts "White Skirts $1.75 White Skirts sU*'’ » $1.25 White Skirts SI.OO j . — ..N.I I H 36 in. Fancv Dress Silks that s were cheap at .$1.75 and $2.00, J this sale sl.2’ y g