Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 282, Decatur, Adams County, 27 November 1917 — Page 4

DAILY D E M O C R A T 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 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. When men are attacked before they assume office you can put it down as a case of politics, pure and simple and let it go at that. Strange as it may seem the appointments made by Mr. Yager did not please P. L. which is probably the best evidence that the men named are all right. P. Elm is consistently on the wrong side.

Get ready to bring the children to <catur, December 15th. The occasion is to be one that will be long .e---membered as you will declare when you have seen the program. Santa Claus will be here with a number of assistants and he w’ants to see all the boys and girls. The Indiana Farmer and the Farmer’s Guide have combined and will be published as the Indiana Fanner Guide from the Huntington office, more proof of the fact that the number of papers will have to be reduced. Both papers have been popular among the farmers of the middle west but the high cost of printing and demand for better service by the people means just one thing—consolidation.

The decision of the school board to allow a two weeks’ vacation at Christmas time will bring joy to the youngsters hearts and besides is we believe a very reasonable thing to do considering the fuel question. Their action too, requiring that every child between the ages of six and twenty-one be vaccinated is assurance of the interest in the children of school age and deserving of the commendation of the citizens.

“Mayor-elect Yager did not furnish the Herald a list of his appointees last Saturday” whines the Herald. Well he perhaps did not understand that a part of his duties as expected by that paper included the rushing to the newspaper offices with items of news. If Poor Loser had made ha’f an effort we do not doubt that he could have had the item. Nursing a “sore toe" is about the poorest way we know of to do things. The world likes a good loser always in preference to a "sore head.” Within a month from now all restaurants, hotels and boarding houses will be permitted to use wheat flour or other wheat products only twelve of the twenty-one meals per week —none

IF you haven’t selected that Thanksgiving suit or overcoat now is the time to get busy. MICHEALS-STERN and SOCIETY BRAND to choose from SIB.OO to $30.00 HIE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

' at all on Wednesdays and none for ; one meal on each of the other six days 1 This means the equal of three full days without wheat flour, and what ’ is coming to the hotels and boarding houses will soon be applied to every household, for the government will not discriminate between people who live at hotels and those who live at home. The fact that a man already has his supply of flour will not permit him or his family to oat on the forbidden days. After while we shall realize that we are really in war.— New Castle Times.

The Herald tn one of Poor Loser’s efforts to be funny, suggests Isaac Chronister for the democratic candidate for congress, an honor to w’hich that gentleman has never aspired io far as we know, but at that its even money that if nominated and elected, his record would be a superior one to that of Albert Vestal, whose name has never been mentioned and who has so far as the public knows, never taken any part in public affairs. Mr. Chronister has served as councilman and street commissioner in Decatur during the past twelve years. The attacks made against him have been purely personal ones and with all their effort his opponents have totally failed to produce a single charge of misconduct. He has been honest, square and has always stood for the people. Can you say as much for your Mr. Vestal?

P. L. has the “stummy ache” and is suffering untold agony. In a two-col-umn “spiel” concerning the appointments made by Mayor-elect Yager, he makes an effort to cause a political disturbance, complaining that Fred Hencher is too good a fellow, that some of the others are men who have held office before, that some are regular democrats, while others, he declares, have “wobbled,” that the removing of some was done to injure the old officials, that the whole matter was done without consulting P. L. or his managers. The Herald shows their unfairness in criticizing the men named before they have begun their official career, instead of offering co-operation. The men named by Mr. Yager seem to us to be men well qualified for their places, their path of duty lies before them and we are confident that they will try their very best to

give to the citizens of Decatur capable and valuable services. If they don't, then it seems would be the time to complain. To do so now simply shows the calibre of P. L. who had his mind made up not to be satisfied. Just why he should attack the men named, who so far as he can show are men of high standing, each qualified for his position, we do not know and care less. We believe they will make good. While some of the men have held office it has been in such a capacity that the experience so gained will be an advantage to the public and the city be thus well served.

I SO6IE.TY I WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. T uesday S. 6. Class Special Meet —Mrs. M. F. Worthmann. Tri Kappas—Mrs. Oscar Hoffman. Bazaai K. of C. hall. Wednesday Bazaar—K. of C. hall. Christian Pastoral Helpers Thanks- ' giving Cake Sale—Gas Office. Thursday Bazaar —K. of C. hall. Saturday. B. W. L. —Marion and Elsie Blackman. Work is not man’s punishment; it is his reward and his strength, his glory and his pleasure.—Geo. Sand. Mr. Runyon’s class of the Evangelical Sunday school had a very enjoyable time at the home of Johnny Baumgartner last evening. The regular business of the class was followed

by a good social time. Mrs. Baumgartner served toothsome refreshments. Mrs. Lizie Minnick returned yesterday afternoon to Hoagland after a visit here with her sister, Mrs. D. F. Teeple. Other sisters who visited here also, uijuying ■» ««iur

foh were Mrs. O»car Besser, of Hammond; and Mrs. John Kelley, of this city. The B. L. W. will' meet with the Misses Marion and Elsie Blackman Saturday afternoon. The Ladies Mite society of the M E. church will meet at the home of Mrs. Eli Spencer, on North Second street Friday afternoon. Everybody bring thimbles and scissors to do Red Cross sewing. The Ruth Circle of the Christian ohurch had a busy special meeting last evening with many members present, at the home of Miss Esther Enos, when they made and knotted two comforts for twt recent brides of the circle. The comforts were of yellow, knotted with black, these being the class colors. The next regular meeting will be next Monday evening with Fanchon and Jessie Magley.

aCOO R T | : nr. str.::: In the estate of Samuel Lehman, report of sale of personal property was filed and approved. In the estate of George Roop, Daniel Sprang, administrator filed petition to sell real estate to pay debts of the decedent. The same was granted, the sale to be private at not less than appraisement, after notice. Terms are one-third cash, one-third in one year and one-third in two years. The Old Adams County Bank has a first lien of 1405 on the property. In the Armstrong-Shepherd case, a motion by the plaintiff to retax costs was sustained, except as to items 6, 7 and 8, which amounts are taxed to the plaintiff. Edward W. William vs. Fred E. Kolter. Answer in two paragraphs filed. Rule to answer second. Real estate transfers: William Henry Haggard to Cassius M. Andrew’s, 40:33 acres of Monroe township, 17081.25. Elizabeth Borne vs. Walter Ross, receiver of Clover Leaf road. Answer in one paragraph to each paragraph of complaint. Frank L. Johnston vs. Clay Engle, et al. Defendants defaulted. In the cases of Anora and Fred Linn, vs. Adams County Creamery company and Martin-Kleper Company appearance for Martin-Klepper was entered by Sutton and Heller, who are ruled to answer.

Hunters’ licenses were issued to Alfred and Marvin Kelly, Edward I. Eley Meril Dickerson. Omer Peterson. n — 4,600 COMMISSIONED (United Press Service) Fort Benjamin Harrison, Nov. 27 — (Special to Daily Democrat) —Seventeen hundred men were commissioned officers in the U. S. army here today following three months intensive training. The men were given ranks from second lieutenant to major. They were immediately assigned to various army posts but will be allowed to return home for a short leave of absence before taking-up their new duties. The new officers are from Indiana. Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Among those who were given commissions was Ed Jackson, former secretary of state for Indiana, who was awarded the rank of captain. Jackwhen he was handed his commission.

Fort Sheridan, 18., Nov. 27—(Special to Daily Democrat)—More than 2,900 commissions were awarded today to candidates who have been in training here for the past three months. Os these, six will be majors, 132 captains and the remainder first or second lieutenants, about equally divided. About 500 failed to win commissions. ESCHBACH "WILL RESIGN. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 27 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Jesse Eschbach, state conscription officer, today announced that he would resign shortly because of the federal rule that state conscription agents shall be given commissions as majors. Eschbach stated that he could not accept a commission, because that would place him directly under the ■ control of the federal government , giving war officials the power tc transfer him from one place to an other. Mschbacn declared he was willing to work in Indiana, but that his affairs were not in condition s< that he could take a commission foi civilian duty. The war department has called upon Governor Goodrict to recommend a man to succeec Eschbach. Since last May Eschpacl has been at his desk in the state house almost constantly, serving with out pay. He will continue, the work uuiij a successor is appointed.

WILLIAMSON 18 APPOINTED. (United Preen R»r«lce) Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 27—(Special to Daily Democrat) —George Murdock, in charge of the secret service for Indiana, doing important work in the election fraud and treason cases, today announced that he had been transferred to Chicago to do special work tor the government. Jesse Williamson, who has been working on cases of liquor sold to soldiers in Indiana, has been apponlted to succeed him. WTlllamson is a native of Bluffton, Ind. NEW NATIONAL WAR COUNCIL. • United Pres* Service Washington, D. C„ Nov. 27—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A special war council for the United States was formed today to unify and coordinate the government branches in the prosecution of the war. The council is composed of secretary of war. navy, treasury, interior, agriculture, commerce and labor, and Food Administrator Hoover, Fuel Administrator Garfield, Chairman Hurley, of the shipping board, and Chairman Willard, of the war industry force.

ATTEND FUNERAL Among those from out of town who attended the funeral of Benjamin P. Rice, yesterday afternoon, were Mrs. Adam Brown. Mrs. Elizabeth Wagoner, Mrs. Belle Quidcr and daughter, Fanny: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jones, of For 'Wayne; Mrs. Frances Mustard, Ada, O.; Miss Kate Bremerkamp, Goshen; Mrs. Pearl Rice Neaderhouser. Dr. Christena Kuntz and Master Edward Rice, of Berne; Mr. and Mrs. Forest Vail, Marion; Mrs. Elmer Elzey, Akron, O. IN CAMP—ASK~EXEMPTION (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Nov. 2i — (special to Daily Democrat) — Thirty requests have come to the office of Jesse Eschback, Indiana conscription agent from men in Camp Taylor requesting that their cases for exemption be reopened on the grounds that they are either above or below the draft age. The war department has ruled that in such cases they cannot be reopened. WATKINS-HALEY Mr. and Mrs. James Watkins, of Pleasant Mills, were here today to meet their son. Hazel Watkins, of Jackson, Mich., and his bride, formerly Miss Lucile Haley, of that city, to whom he was married yesterday. Accompanying them here on a visit are their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Custer of Jackson. CAR SLIDES On" ICY PAVEMENT A truck belonging to the Holthouse Garage, driven by Herman Hammond slipped on the icy pavement at the Mercer avenue crossing and swinging entirely around broke a rear wheel. Hammond it is said, tried to stop for an oncoming train throwing the brake with such force that the wheels could not grip the pavement.

TO WORK FOR GOVERNMENT It is rumored that the None Better glove factory of Hartford City will make gas masks, blankets, shirts, etc., for the government. O. P. Schugg, manager of the factory wuold make no statement as regards the future plans of the factory. CRAIGVILLE FIRE The Craigville restaurant operated by William J. Deihl was the scene of a small roof fire Sunday afternoon. A spark from the flue caused the blaze. The damage was slight.—Bluffton Banner. NO ROTARY MEETING. The regular meeting of the Decatur Rotary club which was to have ben held Wednesday evening at the Hotel Madison, has ben indefinitely postponed. Members please take notice. “small - poxTatient Dee Jones is another small pox patient. His father, John Jones, who would have been released from quarantine next Monday, is recovering nicely, ... CENSUS°REPORT. Vera Pauline is the name of the seven pound girl born . last night to Mr. and Mrs. John McClure, of Short street. The mother ■ was Miss Vera Bowers. ; DEMOCRAT WANT ADS PAY RIG I ... > Dr. C. V. Connell t * ' > VETERINARY I SURGEON Phone I* noHuouce ivs

A BOY’S PIG CLUB (Continued from Page One)_ not nearly be so high. The boy will have one year within which to pay for the gilt, the money to draw six p£r cent interest. There are many other features of the contract which are Interesting and every boy interested in hog raising and in trying to get one of the gilts to be put out by the banks should send his name and address to County Agent Overton right away as many applications are coming In. This kind of pig club is being done by progressive bankers in other sections of the state and is meeting with great success. The banks in Adams county which are promoting the pig club are: Decatur —Peoples Loan and Trust Co. and First National Bank; Monroe—Monroe Staote Bank; Berne —Peoples State Bank and the Bank of Berne; Geneva —Bank of Geneva and Fanners and Merchants Bank; Preble —Bank of Preble; Linn Grove—Bank of Linn Grove. The work of these banks in assisting in introducing better breeding stock into the county and helping a number of boys to get off on the right foot in the hog business is sure to have a marked effect on lie livestock Industry of Adams county and is a piece of public work which should be heartily commended.

PUBLIC SALE. The farm on which I have been living having been sold, I will offer for sale at residence. 4% miles east of Monroe, and 1% miles 80U,h of Honduras, 8 miles north of Linn Grove, 7 miles east of Bluffton, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m., on Wed: nesday, November 28th. the following property: Horses, 4 Head, consisting of one brood mare, 9 years old, weight about 1400. in foal; two-year-old mare, bay, well broken, and good; one general purpose bay bay horse, 10 years old, work any place; spring colt. Cattle: Three milch cows, one 2 years old, fresh about Feb. 25, and giving about one gallon and a half of milk a day now; one cow, 8 years old, giving about 2 gallons a day now, will be fresh June 15; Holstein cow, 7 years old. be fresh Feb 14; spring calf, good; veal calf. good. Hogs. One sow, with 6 pigs; also 4 registered Poland China hogs, with the registry papers, showing pedigree of each; these are first-class. Farming Implements: John Deere riding plow, good as new: 2 corn cultivators, 1 Oliver cultivator, good as new; McCormick binder, good condition; double disc, good condition; 2 spring tooth harrows, 2 farm wagons, one spring wagon, under cut; buggy, good mud boat, with fodder rack on; hay ladder. good as new; set side boards, fit any hay ladder; 4-horse double tree for single riding plow, mowing machine, and other double trees, slings and haj’ rope, fork, etc.; 2 sets of farm harness, one heavy set, one light set, in good condition; set of buggy harness, a number of horse collars, torks of different kinds. Blue Bell separator; about 2% tons of mixed hay, mow full of oats straw, 5 acres of fodder, 15 acres com on stalk. 9 acres in shock; about 100 bushels of good seed oats. Poultry: 3 doz. chickens, 3 turkey hens. 1 gobbler. Terms:—ss.oo and under, cash; over that amount a credit of nine months will be given, purchaser giving note with approved security; 4 per cent off for cash. No goods removed until settled for. P. W. BARKER. Jeff Liechty, Auct. The Monroe Ladies' Aid will serve lunch. 21-23-26

JONES FUNERAL TODAY The funeral of Samuel Jones, 79, who was killed here Saturday evening when struck by a C. & E. train, was held this morning from the Christian Union church southeast of Bryant. the body being taken to the home of a son, Freeman Jones, at Bryant from here. The deceased was born in Lincoln county, Ohio, June 22, 1838 He resided for a time in Mercer county, Ohio, later locating in Jay county in the vicinity of Bryant, being a resident there for fofty-five years, until a few ? years ago when he came to Decatur. Surviving him are his wife and the following children, Mrs. Jeanette Minehart, Bluffton; Edwin Jones, Manton, Mich.; F. L. Jones, Bearcreek township, and Mrs. Alpharetta Gaunt, Pennville.

MANY UNFILLED CAR ORDERS Chicago, Nov. 27— Reports to the American Railway Association from all the railroads of the country show that on Nov. 1 of this year the excess of unfilled car orders amounted to 140,012 Cars, an increase of 25,104 cars over the same day last year. Os this number 97,000 cars are called for in other parts of the country than the congested region east of Chicago and north of the Potomac river, where the abnormal war business is heaviest. Many of these orders for cars could be filled if the cars now delayed in the congested regions could be released. The Railroads’ War Board is nowapplying extraordinary remedies in the endeavor to accomplish this. o ——. POSTOFFICE TO CLOSE The postoffice will be closed all day, Thursday, Thanksgiving day, except from 8 to 9 in the morning. There win be one complete city delivery in the morning, but no deliveries on the I rural routes.

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CLOSE THANKSGIVING The following stores will be closed all day Thanksgiving: Niblick & Co. Kuebler & Co. M. Fullenkamp Runyon & Engler Fred Mills Milt Hower Hite & Andrews Mangold & Baker Mrs. Frank McConne! Jacob Buhler Burt Hunsicker I. Bernstein

THE RtX THEATRE Showing Universal, Mutual and other | First Class Pictures. i T ODATy • I Hearst Pathe News. President Wilson and Edison! inspect the “Liberty” motor for U. S. trucks. | Molly King in Episode 12 of “The Mystery of the! Double Cross, “THE RIDDLE OF THE CROSS I Hale follows a taxi-cab In v?hich rides a veiled lady, feeling turiH that she is Philippa Brewster. Overtaking the car and tearing th« ■ veil from the lady’s arm he finds that he has been tricked. The veil- ■ ed iady has painted the cross on her arm. This and many other ex-B citing scenes make this episode one of the most interesting of theM serial. I THE REX HEATER I - BHM—iwni Hili""— FJ fei? I

CLOSED THURSDAY We, the undersigned, in accorduJ with the president’s request will cij our places of business the entire dJ Thursday, Thanksgiving day: Holthouse, Schulte & Co. I Myers, Dailey Co. I Teeple. Brandyberry & Petersos.l Vance & Hite. Pinholes In Negatives. | Small, irregular shaped tnuitped -pots in negatives are known as pJ ' -s. These nre usually caused M : t ides of dust resting on the M ig development. I