Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 219, Decatur, Adams County, 21 September 1917 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Pub|lnh»d Cvery evening except Bunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HKLLIR PrHldent ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, BecreUry Subscription Rate* Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier |6.00 Per Month, by mall 26 cents Per Year, by mall $3 00 Sffgle Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice In Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. Adams county is patriotic and it takes more than a rain to stop them, as was again demonstrated last evening when hundreds braved the weather to pay respects to the forty-two members of the national army who left today for Camp Taylor. It was a great parade, a good meeting, the addresses well worth hearing, the messages sincere and the goodbyes came from the heart. The boys will know that the community is back of them every minute they are absent and will welcome them home with happy hearts and enthusiastic cele-' bration. One of the speakers last night called attention to the noble women of the Red Cross society who with out noise and without manifestation and almost without the knowledge of the people right here about them, are doing a great work. It’s the truth. These women, bless them, are working every day. making garments and bandages and socks and wearing apparel that the men who fight our battles in the trenches and on the fields, shall be more comfortable and better cared for. They deserve your best wishes, your prayers and your blessings. Don’t forget them. This community has been tolerant with the Amish people, nave overlooked their queer habits and beliefs, but the limit of patience has now been reached. David D. Schwartz, who failed to report this morning violated the law, becomes a deserter and his father who prevented him from going, is likewise guilty. Both should be and no doubt will be arrested and turned

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'.over to the military authorities. The 'government has made every effort to ‘ treat these people as well as those of . every other religious belief with kindness, but they must be firm in their ( rules and the Amish will have to oltey the laws or suffer the consequences. ' These are not times for arguments of religious creeds. These men live here ( and partake of all the privileges that > do the rest of us. they are not requir- > ed to carry arms but are given the op- * portunity to serve the nation other--1 wise. Still they refuse and in doing 1 so they turn the feeling of leniency to one of scorn. They are acting silly ’ and childish and -•"’not help but harm i their own cause and bring needless : suffering to themselves. g sacaaxascncr-- | DOINGS IS iCTTY « WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Friday C. U. B. I.—Toots Keller. Watawaso Camp Fire Girls —Margaret Kinzle. Ben Hur Degree Team. Loyal Men's Class —John Schultz. Lutheran Aid —Schoolhouse. King’s Helpers—Mrs. Asa Engle. Birthday Club Ladies—Mrs. Oscar < Lankenau. Saturday Tri Kappa FastrySale—Gas office. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phil. Heffner on Sept. 16, a reunion was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Colq and family. Those invited were families who were close neighbors while they were dredging the YellowCreek ditch. A sumptuous dinner was served at noon, after which a program was given. Mrs. Adda Lobenstein presided at the organ, Josephine Heffner, the tambourine and Rev. John Philips pastor of the M. E. church, gave an interesting talk on "True Friendship That Should Exisit Between Neighbors.” It was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Cole came from Detroit, Mich., and are known as our Dredge people. They are now located east of Berne. This happened to be the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Phil. Heffner. Those present were. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Lott, C. J. Fisher, R. Z. Smith and children, Irene. Ralph. Arley. Marion. Mabel. Ruth, Donald, Janice, Allen and Veda; Mrs. Sam : Yost and children, Calvin, Neva. Marv . and Oscar, all of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Schumm, of Wren, O.; Mrs. Amelia Koch. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Strahm and son. Philip; Mr. and Mrs. Hileman of Schumm, O.; Oliver

. Schroeder. Wm. Brannlng, of Fort I ( Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. John McKean I and children, Harvey, Fraaces, Mary. I 1 Martha, Margaret Alice and Harriet: Mr and Mrs Orval Osterman and ' children, Harlon, Rolla, Robert, Ray ] and Dora; Mr. and Mrs. Olis Braudv berry. Mrs. V. C. Laisure and Vone’a. ( , Calvin and Doyle. Mrs. Will WoWe and children. Hubert. Catherine and Margaret; Mr. and Mrs. William Me- • Kean and children, Millard, Alta and Alton: Cecil Laisure ami daughter. 1 Iris; Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Cole and children. Ralph. Harvey and Norman. ( Miss Lena Pearson, Rev. John Phillips ( Hannon Osterman. Lucile Heffner. , Mason Heffner, Clara Reppert and , Frisk Heffner, all of Monroe.—Contributed. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Patterson will • entertain at a family dinner party this 1 evening for four memebrs of the famI ily whose birthday anniversaries f ’ll ; on the same day they being J. C. Patterson. the father; his two children, Miss Marie Patterson, of this city; 1 Bruce Patterson and son, James, of i Marmaduke, Ark. The birth anniver- i sarles of these four are today. Bruce i Patterson and son leave tomorrow for Marmaduke. 1 - ( Decatur club ladies are indeed fortunate to have the convention of the 1 State Federation of Clubs so near. ( This meets in Fort Wayne, October j 23 to 2b; Mrs. Fairbanks, of Fort ( Wayne being the president for the | past two years, succeeded in securing , the state meeting for her home town. Many splendid program numbers are being arranged. The Morning Musical club is planning musical programs. Many clubs over the state attend ini a body and it is hoped that every De-j catur lady will be among the attendance. Many clubs over the state aral doing as some of the Decatur clubs] ladies—taking up work in harmony with the times but you are still fetter-! ated with the state and must pay your, dues, so get the benefit of this meet-j ing.—Contributed. i Mrs. Dick Hill. Mrs. George Hill ami ■ Mrs. John Hill entertained twenty-four with Mrs. Louis Jeffers a guest, at the . meeting of the Do Your Best class at > the Dick Hill home near Monmouth t yesterday afternoon. The class has - decided to beautify the interior of the . church; and will also look after the I comfort and pleasure of some of the soldier boys. Refreshments were - served. ■II Rev. and Mrs. Ezra Duncan left this morning for their home at Newcastle. I They attended the Baptist Association here and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bell. COURT HOUSE NEWS. r Failing to reach an agreement at 11:05 this morning, and having deliberated since yesterday morning at about the same hour, the jury hearing the case of F. M. Gossard, indicted on a false pretense charge, was excused. It is said they stood at the last ten to two In favor of acquittal. The nearest they came to agreeing was when they stood eleven to one in favor of a minimum punishment of a jail sentence and a fine. The petition or Ellen Beery that a guardian be appointed for John T. Baker, an aged and physically in-]

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firm person, was granted. John T. Myers qualified as guardian, filing $4,04)0 bond. in the estate of Amy Moore, report of inheritance tax appraiser was filed and October 15 was the date set for the hearing of the same. Notice to Interested parties was ordered. William Butler, guardian of Esther I. Butler, filed report of sale which was approved, deed ordered, reported and approved. Josiah L. Aspy, guardian of Dorothy E. Staples, was authorized to expend not more than S3O for monument for ward's mother. New bond was ordered, reported aud approved. The case of Carrie Driver vs. The Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction company, set for October 4 has been continued. The current report of Alice V. Bittnerr, guardian of Alma Bittner, was approved and the trust continued. Silas W. Hale filed final report as to his ward, Helen Hale, which was approved and he was discharged. His current report as to the other wards was approved aud the trust continued. Hon. Shafer Peterson is special judge herereln. Attorney Lee Hartzell, of Ft. Wayne, was here on business in court this as- , ternoon, in the replevin case of Wiliam B. Klopfenstein et al. vs. 0. M. Graham. Judgment was entered , y agreement of the parties for posse.--sion of the property. Judgment vs. Plaintiffs for costs. i A jury was impanneled this afternoon to hear the case of Laura Walters vs. Julius Haugk, on account, for , money alleged due as caretaker of the : Haugk flat. Sheriff Ed Green will leave tomorrow for Richmond with Sarah E i Stepler, who will be returned to ' Easthaven asylum. She was first | committed there January 3. 1916. but ( ' came home on a furlough in May. | I Her condition is now such that she, will be returned there for treatment. Real estate transfers: Isaac Brown et al., tb Jesse A. Swartz, 1.30 acres jf Root township S9OO. n DEMOCRAT WINS SEAT (United Press Service) Washington. Sept. 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The unseating of Representative Mark R.' Bacon, tepublican, and the seating of Samuel W. Beaks, democrat, from the second Michigan district was recommended in the report of the house committee today. The republicans will not iile a minority report. This will make 216 democrats, 211 republicans,' 2 progressives, 2 independents, 1 prohibitionist, 1 socialist. o COLTON BAND IN PARADE While we are used to the patriotic service of the city band, the drum corps and the other local organizations, we appreciate the splendid manner in which the Colton show company volunteered the services of their band for last night’s and today's parades. It was mighty fine and the committee appreciated it. By the way they have a good, clean show and are deserving of your patronage. The boys i are all right.

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RAISE THE QUOTA (Continued from Pag* One) of public librarians in the United States. There are also 30,000 library trustees, with 10,000,00 library users. Frank A. Vanderlip, president of the National City Bank of New York City, is chairman of the Librar Wjar Conucil. Governor Jas. P. Goodrich of Indiana is honorary president of the War Council for Indiana. Louis J. Bailey, librarian of the Gary library, is director for Indiana. “The Library War Council, with the aid and co-operation of the Red Cross, wil conduct the campaign, through the librarians, library trustees and Red Cross workers of the country. “ ‘Books will take the place of ever immoral practice, including dice, cards, etc., which armies in previous wars have been afflicted with,' says Louis J. Bailey, director for Indiana. 'The boks will help bring the men back in as nearly a normal condition as possible. It is vital to the future of the nation that these men have recreative and educational literature. The Library War Fund is just as important as the Red Cross in filling its place in the war. “ ‘One dollar will keep one book in circulation for one year, and pay for the taking care of it. This means that at least twenty-six men in the war service will read one book in one year. A million books and more will be necessary to supply the demand. “ ‘Forty thousand men will be encamped at Louisville. This is equal toa city of 200,000 persons and represents the young reading element in a city of that size. “ ‘The Library War Council must rely on the patriotism and layalty of the people of the nation to come forward with contributions to make this campaign a success.’ ”

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