Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 280, Decatur, Adams County, 24 November 1917 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company' JOHN H. HELLER President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary' Subscription Rates Her Wook, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mail |3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. This is the right time to do your Christmas shopping. It's only a month away. You can save money and a lot or annoyance. This season of the year is splend'd time to watch the advertising columns and by the same rule it is a proper time for the merchant to use the space The wise ones are doing it. Are yon? Yep Santa Claus has sent word th-it he will be here December 15th and wants to meet every boy and girl within a radius of twenty-five miles. He will have some thing for you and you will have a good time. The plans are nearly ready for your consideration. Lord Northcliffe is right when he says that the United States are going to have a lot to say about the conduct of the war if they must give their men and money for the cause. The people of this nation do not do things by halves and neither does the nation. They will insist on their energies not being wasted. Mayor Elect Yager has announced his appointments after giving due deliberation to the applications at hand and with the idea only that the men chosen will serve the people of this community in a high class and efficientmanner. The record they will make during the next four years will we are sure meet the approval of the citizens of Decatur for the men chosen are high class and capable, one and all. Rev. W. Paul Marsh, who has been touring the state in the interest of the Red Cross, informs us that in none of the counties he lias visited, including a dozen of the very best in the state, has he found so much enthusiasm, harmony and headway as right here in old Adams county, not only in Red Cross work but in all the other problems of interest at this time. He declares this fact is due to the interest shown here by those who can do things and because realizing the importance of the grave questions of the hour, our men and women quit their usual vocations when necessary and devote their time and ability to the national work and they do it week after week. Adams county is right and when the final records are written it will so be declared. There is nothing about the petition of the property owners along Third street to prevent the curb being brok-

The weather today demands Underwear, Sweaters and Mae kinaw Coats. Union Suits and Separate Garments to suit and fit any man or any purse. Men’s Union Suits $1.25 to $5.00 Separate Garments in Wool and Cotton $1.50 to ss.do Boys’ Cotton Unions .75 Boys’ Woolen Unions... .$1.25 A dandy assortment of Sweater Coats and Jerseys 75c to SB.OO. Men’s and Boys’ Mackinaws sllsO to $9.00 THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

en down until the street can be paved, that needn’t excite any one. These i people are simply asking that the J curb be protected as they have a right I to do and only a poor loser, sore and discomfited and hoping to secure some * political capital will distort the facts until it appears that some great wrong has been done the tax payer. So i'ar an removing the stone from the old macadam road built fifteen or twenty years ago is concerned, auy reputaule engineer will tell you that this is the only manner in which a good road can be made. A patched road would not do as a foundation for a paved street, the old stone must be removed because it becomes caked with mud and dirt and to remove it and put it back according to grade would be too expensive. So far ;s v. can find out there Is nothing about the improvement which needs a del. i c or deserves attack, except by those vho are opposed to any improvement under any circumstances. If P. L. v.-fll point out any real wrong to the 'ax payers we will certainly not try to defend it but we do object to his fault finding efforts to dig up political "bunk", where there is none. He lias tried it unsuccessfully far thirty years and will probably go one to the end of his days. He “jist” can’t help it. ft J SOCIETY | WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Monday Research Club —Mrs. Mary Eley. Tuesday Bazaar—K. of C. hall. Wednesday Bazaar—K. of C. hall. Christian Pastoral Helpers Thanksgiving Cake Sale —Gas Office. Thursday Bazaar —K. of C. hall. Dr. Elizabeth Burns went to Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon to attend a meeting of the College Club. Dr. Burns, like many of the other club women, is a faithful knitter, and had her work with her. She has made several pairs of socks, sweaters, wristlets and other kiiitted articles for the Red Cross, devoting her spare moments to this and accomplishing much. Mrs. J. S. Peterson went to Indianapolis yesterday and last evening attended a meeting of the Eastern Star Chapter. Today she went to Bloomington to spend Sunday with her son, Dwight, a student at Indiana university. Ralph Okeley arrived home last Sunday morning at 3 a. m., looking hearty and well. He had gained 10 pounds singe going to Camp Sherman he h.'s also gained physically. He says it wiil make a man out of anybody. A number of friends and relatives gathered Sunday for dinner and had an enjoyable time. Those present were Fred Okeley and wife, Wm. Meyer, James Sutton, of Ft. Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and children. Mrs. Frank Hurst and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McCrory, Mrs. H. Tindall, his grandmother, of Pleasant Mills; Mr. Elmer Tindall, also of Pleasant Mills; Miss Florence Fisher and Mrs. James Turst. In the afternoon about 1 3:30 they bid him goodbye at the Erie depot, leaving many a sad heart behind.—Contributed. 1 The Kekionga Campfire Girls, with ‘ their guardian, Mrs. Thomas Vail and * Mr. Vail, made the trip last evening ’ in the Vail car to the home of Miss Margaret Christen north of Monmouth * where they had their business and f social meeting. Members present besides those named, were Dorothy Durkin. Mildred Leonard. Lois Peterson. Mary Burk, Arvilla Hendricks. Miss V Dora Marie Magley was a guest. Misses Dorothy Durkin and Mildred Leonard were guests of Miss Margaret Christen at her home north ot Monmouth over night. The Christian Pastoral Helpers will have their annual cake sale Wednes- , day at the gas office, when those desiring cake for their Thanksgiving dinners, may buy the same. Mrs. J. H. Overdear. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Raber of Columbia City will spend the week-end with their son and brother, Verne Overdear and family. The St. Marys’ society ladies have near'y all their booths arranged tor the opening of their bazaar next Tues day in the K. of C. ball. The bazaar will be held Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday evenings. At an afternoon tea party yesterday' at the home of Mrs. Morris Hay, the I Woman's Relief Corps members of-

ganized a society that will take up Red Cross work. Officers elected are: President, Mrs. Den Kitaon; secretary. Mrs. Enoch Eady; treasurer, Mr*. Pillars. Light refrosments followed the organization. Miss Lillian Mertz was accompanied by Master Dick Haettlug to her home near Linn Grove, to spend the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mertz. Mr. and Mrs. H Shroll, in her new home on First street entertained the Phllathea class of the Baptist church and guests, numbering thirty in all, last evening. Mrs. Cal Peterson, president. was in charge of the business period, and Miss Electa Glancy In charge of the entertainment for the evening. A program of recitations and songs by Helen Shroll. Miss Ruby Miller and Mrs. Croop was given, and a Thanksgiving contest followed. Misses Mildred Strebe, Esther Betz and Grace Shroll served the refresh ments. Fifty-four guests enjoyed the delightful program of music and other entertainment features at the social at the L. L. Baumgartner home last evening, given by Mrs. Baumgartner’s class of girls of the Evangelical Sunday school. Refreshments were served.

tt nnmmnitununnnnninntiiHiHmn i - ICOD R T I Hunters' licenses were issued to Tilman Affolder, David D. Habegg-r, Dan Zeser, Edward Miller, Doyt, Ca?l, Milton and Paul Striker. In the estate of Miranda Niblick, reappraisement of property was filed and sale ordered held under conditions and terms originally made for the sale thereof, except no further notice be given. County Clerk Will Hammel! issued a marriage license this afternoon at 2:15 o'clock to Edwin Bauer, born December 16. 1893. son of John Bauer of Convoy, 0., and Clara Lehrman, born February 11, 1896, daughter of Godfrey Lehrman. In the case of Edward Dirkson vs. Charles H. Zwick, cost bond was filed and approved. The grand jury, which began the first of the week, continues in session. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT In Memory of Comrade Andrew J. Kirkland. _ Sleep on ye fallen 'WSrrSttes, The victory you have won. (You’ve served the nation’s banner, ; Your task has been well done. 'Rest under wreaths of laurel, By grateful people given. We strew your grave with flowers The sweetest gift of heaven. Commander —It is our sad duty to report to you that Comrade Andrew J. Kirkland, a late member of Company E, of the 101 Ohio volunteer infantry, during the war of the Rebellion, and who was a true and faithful member of Sam Henry Post, No. 63, Department of Indiana, G. A. R. was on the 17th day of November 1917, called by our Great Commander to the Grand Army above.

Wherefore —We, your committee, in testimony of his loyalty to his country when her glorious principles of freedom were assailed, of his private character, as a citizen, and as a true and loyal member of the Grand Army of the Republic, recommend that a copy of these expressions of our regard for the fallen comrade be sent the family of our deceased comrade and a copy be given the city dailies, for publication and a copy spread on the records of this post. D. K. SHACK LEY, T. W. Mallonee. J. R. PARRISH. Committoe BUILDINGS ARE~CONDEMNED. Cpon report of a deputy fire marshal a number of buildings in Decatur have been ordered torn dowm and removed. The buildings condemned are: The one-story frame buildings on North Second street, occupied by the Schlickman feed yards and owned by the Weber heirs; the frame building owned by .1, G. Niblick, corI |Her Second and Marshall streets; . barn owned by L. A. Holthouse, south of garage on First street; old marble , shop, Jefferson and Sucuiiu, owned by Mrs. Obenauer; sheds on Jefferson street owned by D. E. Studabaker; barn on old Closs property, on Third street. Sixty days are given for unoccupied buildings, and ninety days for occupied buildings to be removed. n — Mrs. C. T. Rainier has returned 1 from Monroe where she has been with .her daughter, Mrs. Forest Andrews, , who was badly bruised and had a bone ' ts tile crushed in a jump from an I automobile when she became fright f ened. She is recovering and it is !e---lieved she will now go! along all right unless computations arise.

THE ENVIROMENT (Continued from Page One) to continue as free as yon from con troi because I assert ’that 1 am “as civilized’’ as you are and that my psychology is the same? Well, Germany has gone down the highway of the nations and, "civil-1 Ized’ 'though she be, she has acted ( like some sort ot a maniac. We might have done the same, but we didn’t. Watts might have been the' gallows bird, but he wasn’t. When we shoot Nurse Cavells.' when we execute Captain Fryes, when we bomb school houses and hospitals, when we use our diplomats sta- j Honed under the protection of a( friendly power to hatch schemes to, burn and slay, and while professing friendship in words plot to array enemies against her, when we adopt thej watchford “Spurjes versenkt" —when we do these things, not as individual criminals, but as expreslons of governmental policy, then maybe there will be some democratized Germany to call us to account.

B. P. RICE DEAD (Contlnueh from Page One) terial and lime. He continued the lumber and timber business during the subsequent years of his life, the last few years of which he lived a retired life. His work took him over much of the county and he became known to the greater number of the residents thereof, his friends beinb numbered by the scores. February 19. 1867, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Hart, a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Hart, then residing near Monroeville, later in this city. More than fifty years they have been companions in life, this being the first death in their immediate family. With the widow, there survive five children, Harvey D., of this city, David J.. lancoin, Neb.; Nora, wife of Mel Butler, Decatur; Maude O’Kelly, Florence, OregoiT; Blanche, wife of Elmer Elzey. Akron, O. There are also eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild. x John and James Rice, of Decatur; David, of Root township; Mrs. Jonas Cline, Root township; and Mrs. Elizabeth Wagner, of Fort Wayne, are surviving brothers and sisters. Mr. Rice w-as one of a family of ten children. Brothers and sisters who have passed before him were Will Rice. Mary Rice Davy, Rachel Rice Blossom and Millard F. Rice. The deceased was a highly respected man, and not only his family, to whom he was greatly devoted, but the entire community, will feel deeply the loss occasioned by his departure. Fraternally, he was identified with the National Union. Mr. Rice was a member of the Methodist church. The funeral will be Monday afternoon at two .o’clock from the Methodist church, with the Rev. F. F. Thornburg officiating. Interment will be in the Decatur cemetery.

FOR LUMBAGO Try Musterole. See How Quickly It Relieves You just rub Musterole in briskly, and usually the pain is gone—a delicious, soothing comfort comes to take its place. Musterole is a clean, white ointment, made with oil of mustard. Use it instead of mustard plaster. Will not blister. Many doctors and nurses use Musterole and recommend it to their patients. They will gladly tell you what relief it gives from sore throat, bronchitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, snty muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds of the chest (it often prevents pneumonia). Always dependable. 30 and 60c jars; hospitsd size $2.50. OYSTER SUPPER AND PARCEL POST SALE. Will be held under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid society of the M. E. church of Salem Wednesday evening, November 28, 1917, at the Kimsey school house, one mile south and one-half mile west of Salem. The ladies will serve oyster soup, pickles, sandwiches, coffee, cake and ice cream. A prize valued at five dollars will br given away in a voting contest. Everybody cordially invited to attend and spend the evening in recreation and enjoyment. 277t7 o MASONIC CALENDAR FOR WEEK ENDING, DECEMBER 1 Tuesday, November 27, 7:30 p. m. Work in E. A. Degree. I'ioase moot promptly. DAVID E. SMITH, W. M. Democrat Want Ads Pay’

Palace Today 2:30 8:15 The Amusement Center of Fort Wayne KEITH’S SUPREME VAUDEVILLE “THE FASHION SHOP” A novel mueical comedietta with ' Corr & La Tell and Alphonse Berg and a Beauty Chorue of Broadway Models I Introducing the creation of Parisian I fashion upon living model* within two minutes without sewing or cutting. _ Four Leavitt & Ankers Lockwood Naval Artistic Odds Gymnasts and Enda Hugh Grace ! M’CORMICK & WALLACE The Progressive Ventriloquists in "THE THEATRICAL AGENCY” Bob Zeno & De Luxe Trio Eva Mandel vaudeville’s “At the Novel EnterBeehive” tainers in Song. 'Universal Palace Current Concert Events | Orchestra COMING SUNDAY American Comedy Four Miss Fremont Benton & Co. Ernette Asoria & Co. And a Big Bill of Regular Keith Features. PALACE THEATER, FT. WAYNE

Men in Training Fighting isn’t the only duty of • soldier, and exposure to buliets is not ao serious as exposure to all kinds of weather and dampness. Rheumatic aches; sore and stiff muscles; strains and sprains, chilblains and neuralgia, all are enrmies of the soldier, and the relief for ail these pains and aches is Sloan * Liniment. Clean and convenient to carry or use; does not stain, and penetrates without rubbing. Generous sized bottles, «t all druggist,. 25c.. 50c., *I.OO. _____

4600 Acre Delta Plantation Within one-fourth mile of town on the Y. & M. V. Ry., in Yazoo Delta. 2,525 acres in a high state of cultivation, balance in virgin timber which will cut from 12 to 15 million feet, black rich sandy loam soil, well drained. Open land free from stumps, and can be cultivated with modern farm machinery. Public road through property and gravel road within oneeighth of a mile of the place. Improvements consist of a manager's house, barn, store house, good cotton gin. blacksmith’s shop, about 90 tenant houses, and fine flowing well. For a quick sale of this property we will take *70.00 per acre and make reasonable terms, with possession given January 1, 1918. Or we will include 1,800 acres of fine cotton, 1,250 acres of corn, and peas, 100 mules. 40 head ot cattle, 30 head of hogs, and all farming implements, at a price to be agreed upon, and give purchaser Immediate possession For further information and inspection call on or write Me E. WAINWRIGHT, Manager LAKS DEPARTMENT BRANSFORD REALTY COMPANY GREENWOOD, MISS.

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the RE.X theatre Showing Universal, Mutual and other First Class Pictures. today' Helen Gibson in “THE SIDETRACKED SLEEP. ER.” An episode of the Hazards of Helen. Marin Sais in “THE PHANTOM MINE.” An episode of the American Girl. “LOVE, LUCK AND LOOT.” Featuring George Bickel. ’THE REX THEATER

Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Hannie and son, went to Fort Wayne this morning. Mrs. C. S. Clark and Mrs. C. L. Meibers were Fort Wayne visitors today. . Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schlickman, of Denver, Colo., who are here visiting with their parents. Mr. and Mr*. Ernest Schiickiuan. went to Fort Wayne this morning for a visit.

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Dr. C. V. Connell VETERINARY r SURGEON i - ■« , Phonp r» 1 LlUllc Reaidence 102