Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 223, Decatur, Adams County, 26 September 1917 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT] Publlih.d lv«ry Evanlng Except •unday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER Pr»«ldent ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier........ 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mall 25 cents Per Year, by mall $3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofiice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. Good night. Mayor Thompson, ot Chicago, is planning to run for United States senator. He probably thinks he would make a good successor io Bob LaFollette. Captain Eggeman. under whom the Adams county men are serving at Camp Taylor sends word that the boys will need a company fund, that they are a splendid lot of young men. who will make brave and fearless soldiers and who are most deserving. We believe they should be supported to the very limit and that a fund that w ill meet every requirement should and will be raised. You are a stockholder in the city of Decatur. As such you ought to be greatly interested in who will manage it. These officials will be selected in about five weeks and will serve four years. It’s some busy job to manage a two million dollar concern if managed as it should be and as it has been for a number of years past. We believe Charles Yager and the men nominated on the democratic ticket are the proper ones to do it. Don't you? It's time to give the question serious consideration. Company A left Fort Harrison yesterday for Camp Shelby near Hattiesburg, Miss., where they will be given further training, another step nearer the actual scene of warfare in far off France. It is probable the company with the others of the fourth will be transferred to the artillery. The? made good as infantry and we predic: they will do equally well in the nev field of service. Wherever they gt and whatever the task assigned these Jirave lads, we know they will re spond in a creditable manner. An important event occurred in De catur yesterday—the laying of the

“Doing Our Bit” Showing the men of this town how to gel the most for their “clothes-money.” Educating the people as to true clothesvalues. Reducing the cost of living through economy in buying and selling. Vying among ourselves to'excel in courtesy and the spirit of co-operation. Introducing better methods in tilling the needs of our customers. Creating confidence through fa i r dealing. jOliminating extravagance. with MICHAELS-STERN CLOTHES $22.50 to $30.00 The Myers-Dailey Company.? x suits that 1

i corner stone for a new high school building that is to cost nearly a hundred thousand dollar*. It was a splendid event, participated In by the school children and the school officials and the program was appropriate. The new school house will be a modem one, unexcelled anywhere and now if some one will work out the plans so p ’■gym” and auditorium can be added, it will be the greatest improvement ever made in Decatur. Here's hoping. | DOINGS IN SOCIETY | WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Wednesday. Historical Club—Mrs. S. E. Hite. St. Vincent de Paul -Mrs. Anthony > Voglewede. Thursday Baptist Aid —Mrs. David Stoler. ( Presbyterian Aid —Mrs. Dolly Durkin. Evangelical Ladies' Aid — Church 1 Parlors. Friday | Philathea Class —Mrs. Howard Sixes j Mite Society—M. E. Church. i Eastern Star—Masonic Hall. The heart that is soonest awake to the flowers is always first to be touched by the thorns. —Moore. ] Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hoffman 1 proved delightful entertainers for ' the members of the Birthday club at their home on Winchester street last evening. The usual six o’clock dinner was enjoyed, and the evening most pleasantly spent in various social diversions. Mrs. Hoffman was 1 assisted in serving the dinner by the Misses Kathryn Dorwin and Marcia Helm. Misses Anola Frank, Josephine Lang and Edith Miller were taken into the Ic-Nlck club last evening when Miss Agnes Costello entertained, and the real initiation will take place at the next meeting with Miss Dreda Parent At the meeting last evening, the game of "trump” was played and prizes were won by Naomi Gass and Josephine Balsma. The girls also took up knitting and expect to devote themselves to that art this winter. Victrola music delighted the guests and a tine lunch was served at the little tables where the games were played. At the meeting of the Delta Theta Tau sorority with Mrs. Herman Ehtnger last evening, the girls decided to 'ake up Red Cross work this winter nstead of having their regular literaryprograms. AXE ACCIDENTALLY FALLS A nine year old son of John Herschr, of near Monroe, had a hand cut and jruised by an axe, the injury occur--ing accidentally, while the axe was n the hands of a younger child in the family. . -—Til- UTT—— ~*

OCTOBER NINTH Anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire Has Been Proclaimed FIRE PREVENTION DAY Fires in This Country Cost Over $500.00 a Minute—Be Careful. 1 ■ In compliance with the national and state request Mayor C. N. Christen has issued the following proclamation and thereby designates October 9 as “Fire Prevention Day.” “The .question of the preservation of property from all extravagant or needless waste should receive a kindly reception from the general public. No factor has contributed more to (waste in our country than fire, and it is fitting that our attention be directed for at least one day to the importance of the conservation of our material resources from loss by fire. It will help to win the war. "Statistics prepared by state and I national authorities show that we have been most reckless in regard to fire. Before the war. the per cap j ita fire loss in Europe was 33 cents. ■ while the per capita loss in the , United States is $2.50. Fires in this country cost over SSOO a minute. It is generally agreed that 70 per cent of these fires are due to prevents- ‘ ble causes, and could be avoided by I the exercise of reasonable precaution. "In order that the people of this , city may be aroused to a sense of fire dangers that will give effect to the' work of fire prevention agencies. I hereby proclaim that Tuesday, the ninth day of October, 1917, the anni- ( versary of the great Chicago fire, be designated as Fire Prevention Day. and to the end that it may be fittingly observed, I recommend that on that day all property owners and tenants see that their premises are relieved of hazardous conditions, as far as possible; that flues, stoves, and furnaces be examined and put in condition to stand the severe use of winter; that rubbish, waste paper and useless combustible materials be removed from Cellars, stairways, closets and dark roonw; and that the attention of schools and civic organizations be called to the importance of this subject, in order that this city may receive the greatest possible benefit from knowledge of fire prevention. N. CHRISTEN, "Mayor ” i BOYS LEFT IN PULLMANS. E. X. Ehinger and J. S. Peterson have returned from Fort Harrison, where they saw company A off for Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg. Miss, The train pulled away from the fort at 11:07 yesterday morning, with the boys all in good spirits and yelling good bye. They sent their best tegards to all their relatives and thousands of friends at home. Pullman . sleepers were furnished and the boys will be comfortable while making the trip which will require sixty hours and bring them to Camp Shelby Thursday evening. CO. A IN THE 139TH ARTILLERY The Indianapolis News is authority for the statement that the first and second battalions of the fourth Indiana and companies I and K of the third battalion, will become a part of the 139th field artillery when they arrive at Camp Shelby. Company A of this city is in the first battalion. THE GOVERNOR IS BETTER (United Fret,* Service) Indianapolis, Sept. 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) — Bronchial trouble which has been giving physicians attending Governor James P. Goodrich grave concern, started to disappear today. The governor continues to improve in every way. MOOSE DANCE ON FRIDAYS. Beginning Friday, Sept. 14th, ami every Friday thereafter until further notified the regular weekly dance will be given at the Moose hall. Beginners’ dancing class will start at 7:30. Regular dance at 8:45. You are invited. 209t12 FRED SCHURGER, Mgr. HOOSIERBRIEFS. Shelbyville. Ind.. Sept. 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The members of the police force in this city will receive sl7 a week as the result of recent action of the common council. Kendallville. Sept. 26 —Apples weighing seventeen ounces each were raised by Robert Brennan, near here.

HEADQUARTERS AND HOME GUARD I (Continued from Page One) energy and make unheard of I lans and sacrifices. We were not ready when war was declared, because America, composed of a peaceful people nail been laying her plans for industry and commerce instead of building vast armies and training the younger generations the military tactics. We are a patriotic people and ay ready to sacrifice our blood, the blood of our children for our high principles of loving liberty and freedom. He closed with the remark that he knew the dear mothers of the country were willing to kiss their sons good bye and send them away to tight for Old Glcry and the country’s liberty. Bratton was then introduced and in a plain but intelligent way open ed his talk with the remarks that he was a real American citizen and stood for the stars and stripes. He talked on food conservation and the importance of cultivating war gardens. He stated that Indiana would feemost among the states in doing ter share to win the war and that when the great battle was fought. America would have a seat in the court where our high principles of liberty and fr. eidorn of the seas would be injected L. Ray Lenich spoke on food conservation and on the importance or J re; • paredness. He said the country should . 'organize a boy’s working reserve, and a home guard. In his opinion, he stated, that he thought Russia held the key to the situation and that if she would fight with the allies the war would be brought to a more speedily end. i Mr. Barnes then addressed the au ii■tnce and told them some of the plena I he had instructed the committee to do. ’He stated that it is our boys, cur 1 girls, our lives who must win this war and we are going to win. He said that peace talk was a determent to the . work of the government, of the harm being done by the German press and said we are not for peace as long as Germany violates every human and j international law. We must first bring her to terms and make her pay inj demnities. and make this world safe ' for democracy. He read part of a speech given by a Yale professor, in ’ which were related the violations made by the German government. Those people who say to you. I would go and fight if my country needed rae and if Germany was invading cur shores or attacking us in our country, but I don’t believe it is right to send our boys to France or England and rut them in the trenches to fight, are not patriots. It would be the same thing if a band of brutes- were attacking the women and children in Allen county and the people of Adams county refused to go over the county line to help them. Your blood would not i stand that. We must make Germany pay for the harm she has dene rd- • ready to us and humanity. Mr. Barnes ■ brought the meeting to a close with i his timely remarks and record of facts .'and called upon every citizen in Ad- , ams county to assist and do their .tit . to help win the war. The members of the team left this i morning for Hartford City where a i big meeting will be held tonight. O- ■ COURT HOUSE NEWS. > — (Continued from Page One) 1897,’50n of~Frank Stetlj,- to wed Clara Marbaugh. born October 8, 1892, daughter of Henry Marbaugh JUDGE ERwTn VERY LOW 1 Dan Erwin, telephoning from Fort > Wayne to his brother, D. B. Erwin, f sent the word that their brother, • | Judge R. K. Erwin is very low and f that the worst may be expected at any time. MANGOLD ; & BAKER Corner Monroe and 7th Sts. PHONE 215. K Bulk Peanut Butter, a Tb 25c Apple Butter, 2 tbs 25c ‘! Bulk Coffee, a tb 17c; 3 for 50c ’ I Parowax (Paraffine), a tb 10c Crystal White Soap, 10 bars 49c , Corn Flakes, 3 pkgs 25c 1 Sweet June Peas, 2 cans 25c 1 Heavy Jar Rubbers, 3 doz 25c Goblin Soap, per bar 5c ’ Rice, 12c value, a tb 10c Rolled Oats, 12c value 10c Serv-us Cleanser, 6 for 25c Oranges, Bananas, Lemons, Peaches and Celery. We pay Cash or trade for Produce; Eggs, 38c; Butter, 30-35 C. Arthur ft Fred Mangold Bahr

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' 4 ' ’ / : a / 1 CHILDREN ARE INTERESTING in each stage of development. Let pictures keep them as they are today—pictures full of unconscious, unaffected grace, and the individuality of the child. Make an appointment for them. ERWIN STUDIO ‘Phone 807. Over Callow & Kohne drug Bring or mail us your kodak finishing. HAVE YOU TRIED THE DEMOCRAT’S CLASSIFIED SECTION?

“WHERE SHALE 1 BUY MY O FALL SUIT?” Here Is the Answer ,y \ We’ve searched the best style centers and we m ,-,-,-7 believe there is no other place where more real good all-wool values can be found than at this store. f In suits, for example, there are the HART, Lajf SCHAFFNER & MARX military sport models, the Varsity Fifty-five designs; some very beautiful | cloths and styles at SIB.OO, $20.00, $22.50 and $25. I t Clothcraft makes at SIO.OO, $12.50, $15.00, | | $18.50 and $20.00. I I Come in and let us show you. J I «■■■■■ | I HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & CO. -21 X z —> — WHQ ■«“ W* CosulsliiaarteciaSawi-* 1

NOTICE. The German Fire Insurance Company • f French Township. Adams County, Indiana, will hold its annual business meeting in the Election S< hool House. District No. in French Township, Adams County, Indiana. on Saturday. October 6, 11*17* at 10 o’clock a. m. Lunch will be serve<l on the ground. JOHN MOS’UI if:. 27-29 President. o_ NOTICE TO HEIR*. < REDITORS %ND \LI. OTHERS INTERESTED ON FINAL REPORT. In the matter of the estate of Andrew J Miller, deceased. In the Adams Circuit Court, September Term, 1917. N ti< e is hereby driven that Sarah A. Miller, as administratrix of the estate of Andrew J. Miller, deceased, has presented and hied her account and vouchers in tinal settlement of said estate, and that the same will • <»me up for the examination and action of said circuit court on Friday, the I‘Jth dav of October. 1917, at which time 411 heirs, creditors or legid estate iirv rcciuiied to ap-

Decatur Carriage Works Repairs Auto Tops, makes side and storm curtail to swing with the doors. Also replaces new celluloid. In fact, we wil place your auto in shape for fall and winter weather usage at a right price. Also remove dents from bodies and fenders Now is the time to get a figure on your auicj painting for this winter Call or ’Phone 123 Decatur Carriage Works | Corner Ist and Monroe Sts. Decatur, Indiana

pear in said court and show any there be. why said account . vouchers should not be app: And the heirs of the said e?u>. also hereby’ required, at which and place aforesaid, to appear . make proof of heirship. SAHAH A. MILLER. Administrate Glenn A. Smiley, Attorney for« niinistratrix. & - .. n NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TRUSTEE. State of Indiana. County of Ada-. !n the matter of Charles E. ttington. assigned. To All Whom it May Concern: You are hereby notified that the tenth day of September. Hiq undersigned was appointed trust* the property of Charles E. Pet: ton under an assignment madt Charles E. Pennington for the kfit of his creditors. BENJAMIN KXAPKE 12-19-2 S Trustee