Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 250, Decatur, Adams County, 30 October 1917 — Page 4

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published tvary Evening Except Bunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H, HELLER President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE. Secretary Subscription Ratos Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier *5.00 Per Month, by ma 11........ 25 cents Per Year, by mall *3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the poetoffice in Decatur. Indiana, as second-class matter.

DEMOCRATIC TICKET. For Mayor CHARLES W. YAGER For Clerk R. G. CHRISTEN For Treasurer j. o. mcfarland Councilman, First Ward H. FRED LINN Councilman, Second Ward BEN SCHRANK Councilman, Third Ward L. C. HELM Councilmen at Large JACOB MARTIN J. M. MILLER

READ IT OVER AGAIN: — The platform of a political party is the promise of the men who ask your suffrage, a statement of what they purpose doing if elected. There is only one in the present campaign. The republicans have choseu to slip along without one, to let the people draw their own conclusions, to ask suffrage without telling the voters publicly what they stand for, to “gumshoe” in the old fashioned way ,their only apparent purpose being to put the other fellows out so “we” can get in. The democrats have announced in a clear and concise platform just what they will do if elected and they deserve your support next Tuesday. We again call your attention to their promises which are made by high class men in the following platform: 1. That the careful, conservative and business methods of the present

administration will be continued.

2. That the laws of the State of Indiana, and the ordinances of the City of Decatur will be carefully, honestly and conscientiously enforced. 3. That fqr every dollar of taxes collected and expended the public shall receive a dollar's worth of public service. 4. That we will at all times represent the public, that we will serve no private interests to the injury of the public, and that we will insist that all public service corporations keep and fulfill their contracts. 5. That economy and efficiency will be the dominant feature of the administration.

The rout of the Italians by the Austria-GerniMi forces, was one of s the worst of the war and followed*a 1 season of splendid gains by the Ital- 1 ians which had led the world to be- 1 lieve they would be able to take care of themselves on that sector. The re- ■ suits show what skill and bravery is necessary to hold the west line and indicate that the end of the war is far distant. It no doubt leads encouragement to the Central powers and may mean a year or two more of the grim conflict. Reverses however, are a part of war and we must learn to accept them as they come. The word from Rome now is that the invading forces are being held and it is to be hoped that the rally will be such as

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to restore the confidence of the world. The regrettable part is not that they lost, but that they quit. It will require action similar to the French at Verdun to re establish the faith of the world in the army of Cadorna.

Governor Goodrich went back to his job as chief executive yesterdav, when he spent a few hours at the capital and took care of several matters of 'importance. This was his first official work in many weeks during which time, he was so near to death that for days the announcement was hourly expected. His restoration to health though not yet complete is sufficiently so to assure that with good care he will ultimately be able to resume nis place as the active head of our state government and the citizens of Indiana, regardless of party affiliation, rejoice that this is so.

An "Interested voter” tells you today why he will support Charles W. Yager for mayor and the rest of the candidates on the democratic ticket and his reasoning seems good. Mr. Yager is a high class citizen, honest, industrious, capable, willing to serve you. With him are associated men who can and will give you a clean administration. These men are morally first class as well as being able to transact business in such away as to bring credit to Decatur. They deserve your vote next Tuesday.

One week from today Is election at which time you will select the men who will manage your affairs for a term of four years. Which do you want, men who tell you just what they will do and who have a record that convinces you they can and will, or men who slip around and tell one fellow one thing and the other one something else? This is no time tar this under cover stuff. Vote for Yager and maintain the present splendid system of public business.

The coal situation in Decatur continues serious and within a few days a number of public places will have to suspend unless shipments of fuel are received. Though cars have been ordered to nearly every county in the state, this city seems to be overlooked. We appeal to the men in charge, locally and state to urge action that will bring immediate relief. While you are worrying about the German drive on Italy, the money to pay for your liberty bond, how to fill your coal bin, where you put your overcoat last spring and a few minor things, don’t overlook the fact that it you don't pay your taxes before next Monday evening, a penalty of ten per cent will be added.

A vote for the democratic ticket is a vote for Decatur and our people, a vote for a forward march for four years, a vote for the same careful ad ministration we have been having, a vote for your best interests, a vote for men who stand upon a platform that is square and honest. Vote it.

Try as hard as they could the lepublicans have failed to dig up a single reason why you should not vote the democratic ticket this year. They have not uttered a word in public against the candidates or their platform and there’s a reason—they can t. Let’s make it unanimous. Next Monday is the last day to pay your taxes. Better do it this week and avoid the rush.

j ■ itttMttNnNtc ■.X'.tcinfttr 0 MINH IN SOHFTY | A/EEK'B SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday. Pocahontas Masquerade—Mrs. Joel Reynolds’ home. Epworth League Barn Party—H. E. Butler Home. Rebekah Hallowe’en Social—l- O. O. F. Hall. Tri Kappa—Hope Hoffman. Presbyterian Day tor Surgical Dressing at Red Cross Shop. St. Vincent de I’aul Society—Mrs. W. A Kuebler. Wednesday Willing Helpers' Class—Mrs- y. • FWorthmann. Thursday Helping Hand L-pcictyT— Ruforujed

church, Mm. Elgin King, hostess. Friday. Eastern Star —Called Meeting. Mite Society—Mm. R. D. Myers. ON OUR WAY HOME The day's work is done. Through streets wet and dreary, All tired and weary I turned my homeward steps. Black falls the night; Long seems the way; Ear gone the day. But silently, gladly, Shines the light Across the path From the windows Os my home. And the door will open to me!

Our life’s work is done. Through paths wet and dreary, All tired and weary We've turned our Homeward steps. Black falls the night; Long seems the way; Far gone the day. But there, truly, brightly, Shines the LIGHT Across our path From the window Os our HOME. And the door is open to us! —Jessie E. Magley.

Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Kocher, of South Main street, had the pleasure of sitting down to dinner Sunday with all of their children and grandchildren, at the home of their son, James L. Kocher, of Decatur. Their son, James, came after them Sunday morning in his automobile, and brought them home in the evening. There were sixteen present at the dinner. — Bluffton News. A masquerade party and social will be given next Friday evening, Nov. 2, at the Wm. Worden home four miles east of Decatur. This is given for the benefit of classes 4 and 5 of the Union Chapel church. Everybody is invited. Please come masked. There will be a called meeting cf the Eastern Star Friday evening at seven o’clock for the inititation of two candidates, Misses Ruby Miller and Electa Glancy. Arrangements for entertaining the grand matron and for the banquet at the meeting the following week, will also b emade. Mrs. Elgin King will be hostess to the Helping Hand society at the Reformed S. S. room Thursday afternoon. All ladies are urged to attend as they have a lot of comforts and other things to make for their sales department. Mrs. C. E. Bell and Mrs. Horace Callow had quantities of material for Red Cross hospital shirts which the Research club sewed at the home of Mrs. Callow yesterday afternoon. The club will meet with Mrs. Fred Heuer next Monday.

Misses Marie and Naomi Gass entertained the following guests of Fort Wayne at 6 o’clock dinner Sunday evening: Opal DeWitt, Dale Enyart. Neil DeWitt and Frank Miller. Helen Gass and Margaret Mylott assisted wdth the serving. The Shakespeare club will meet with Mrs. T. M. Reid at her home _>n North Fifth street Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Kitson arranged a very pleasing masquerade surprise tor her two sons, Thomas and Joseph, last evening. The guests were a number of the neighborhood young people who came dressed as many funny characters, and enjoyed the delightful entertainment, including the fine lunch, prepared for them. Mrs. Albert Bracht, of Midland, Mich., was given a sumptuous birthday dinner by her children at the home of her oldest daughter. Mrs. Harry Cloud, of this city, Sunday. Oct. 28, the occasion being her 59th birthday and the 20th wedding anniversary of her oldest son. William F. Bracht, of Magley. Mr. and Mrs. Bracht who formerly lived here have been visiting in Allen, Adams and Jay counties for the last month and their children and friends wished to take advantage of their presence by celebrating both events in one. The following children were present: Mr. | and Mrs. Wm. F. Bracht and daughI ter Emily; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bracht I and children, Naomi and Irvin, of Magley; Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Bracht and son. Albert, Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harness and children, Leroy, Thurl and Mildred of Portland; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cloud and children, Juanita, Alice Elliot and > Robert. Besides these children a few friends were present among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Henschen cf Magley and Mr. and Mrs. Mat Kirsch of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Bracht returned to Fort Wayne with their son, Charles, where they will visit for a ' few weeks and then return home, never to forget this vacation and the fine j dinner.-r Contributed. | A reunion of the children of the Dorwiu tauuly took place Sunday at

the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Dorwin of this city, all being their guests at noon dinner. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dent, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Braden, Guy Dorwin, of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Mlles Pillars, The Dalles, Oregon: Mrs. Jack Church, Ardmore. Oklahoma. In the evening guests at supper, were Mr. and Mrs. J. Royce and Mr. and Mrs. E. Kirby Thompson, of Van Wert, O. Mrs. Church will leave today for her home nt Ardmore, but Mrs Pillars will remain for several days here. The Rebekahs will hold a Hallowe'en social this evening, Tuesday. October 30, at the I. O. O. F. Hall. The guests will come masked, and a number of games and other amusements have been provided. The members have invited their friends Anda good time is assured. The Ic-Nick club is arranging for a delightful Hallowe'en party for tomorrow night. The Historical club will meet at the home of Mrs. Sam Hite on south Third street Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock. The W. A. S. club members were guests at a Hallowe'en party last evening at the home of Miss Lillian Snyder. Games and music were enjoyed by all, after which the hostess served dainty refreshments. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Leona Durkee. Those going to attend the Epworth League Hallowe’en party this evening are to meet at the M. E. church at 7 o’clock. All those who have machines are requested to bring them. The Pocahontas ladies will have a masquerade party this evening at the home of Mrs. Joel Reynolds and everybody is anticipating a good time. Every Pocanohtas ladx is requested to come. There will be an oyster supper. The Epworth Leaguers will have a delightful barn party and Wienerwurst bake this evening at the Harry Butler farm. The bad weather prohibiting the planned-for hike, the trip ' will be made otherwise. Those who are to go are requested to meet at the Methodist church at seven o’clock pharp tonight, from which place they will go to the Butler farm. “The Jolly Seven.” a club of neighborhood girls, entertained a number of Hallowe’en party last evening at the home of Miss Naomi Lord. The home was pretty in its seasonable decorations of autumn leaves and pumpkin faces and other Hallowe’en emblems, with chandeliers hooded in pumpkin faces. All kinds of games were played and Mrs. Reuben Lord iserved trefrdshments of ice cream and cake. The party included Dorothy and Marguerite Hodgins, Beatrice Bacon, Verva DeFrance, Lucile Corbett, Margaret Belle Atz, Betty Erwin, Gertrude and 1 Winifred Kitson, Esther Gall, Naomi Lord, Mrs. Fred Gall and children.

COURT HOUSE NEWS. The officials of the Adams circuit court took their place in the mayor’s office at the city hall, this morning, for the jury trial of the $2,000 damage case of Clarence Schlegel by his next friend, L. C. DeVoss, against Ferdinand Stauffer. An important witness was found absent, however, and the cause was continued until November 19. In the case of John Wagner vs. Leander Reffey, to foreclose landlord's lien, order of sale of property was made. Finding was made against Reffey for the plaintiff for $312 and there was also a finding tf.at Thomas T. Ray is surety for Reffey for $45 «;f this amount. Judgment for the plaintiff against Reffey for $312 and against Reffey for $45 was rendered. The costs are adjudged against Reffey John W. Parrish took out letters cf administration on the estate of Anna E. Parrish, giving $2500 bond.

John E. Johnson qualified as execu-, ter of the will of Charles E. Bollinger. His bond is SIO,OOO. The arguments of the counsel in the estate of Robert Wiley, venued here from Wells county, were heard yesterday and the cause taken under advisement. The report of sale of personal property by John T. Myers, guardian of John T. Baker, was approved. B. W. Sholty vs. Sylvester W. Peterson. Defendant ruled to answer absolute first day of the November term. John Wagner vs. Leander R. Reffy. All defendants defaulted. BRING YOUR JUNK IN The Decatur Iron & Metal company yards near the Monroe street river bridge. Highest prices paid for o|d Iron, metal, yaga. rubbers and paper. ?5048t BEN KNAPKE. Mgr. BLACK FACE _ LINERS' BRING RESULTS.

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