Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 291, Decatur, Adams County, 8 December 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 Per Weejc, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier >5 00 Per Month, by mail 26 cents I’er Year, by mail {3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on 1 application. Entered at the postoflice in Decatur, [ Indiana, as second-class matter, Santa Claus is coming to Decatur next Saturday, especially to see the children of this and surrounding community. He will bring a gift to every child and will distribute in advance us an advertisement of his excellent wares a hundred and fifty dolls, skates and sleds. Every boy and girl will have a chance to get one of these and any way each will enjoy the fun. Be j sure to bring the children and come i to Decatur next Saturday. The | eople buy newspapers for the. news they publish—Evening Herald. You said a mouthful that time and tor, that very reason we print three thousand copies of the Daily Democrat each evening. Usually the public i. an excellent judge of which paper prints the news and we are perfectly willing to permit the people of the community u> continue to do so. having the utmost faith in the verdict. In fact we believe the public prefers news to continually "knocking" and fault finding. Wouldn't it have been fine if we could have had that temporary auditorium today? We could have had the gift distribution inside, where every one would have been comfortable and where those men who had to work for hours to make the drawing a success would have had a chance to do so

The Christmas Spirit IzwJfc’t i\Jwt M1 \ rMSP ' ' rV \ k k FWTO SY ALSO/* USEFUL GIFT SELECTIONS In this time when everybody is trying to conserve the resources of the country it is appropriate that the Christmas gifts be of a useful natureOur store is full of the things that a man or boy wili appreciate. Suits or Mackinaws for the boy .. . , $ 3.50 to SIO.OO Suits or Overcoats for men and young men, $12.50 to $13.00 Scarfs in Knitted and Silksoc to $3.00 Neckwear in Fancy 80x35c, 50c and SI,OO Knife and Chain Setssl.oo and $2.50 Also a lot of nice little gifts that you have to see to i appreciate. — • I OnMBHKMOaBI The Myers-Dailey Company.; SUITS that suit I

without exposing their health as they did today. There are a thousand different reasons why we ought to secure a public auditorium and we can do It If the question is given the support it deserves. The big Christmas drive for membership for the Red Cross in Adams county will be in charge of the women They are real workers and if given your support and aid they will make a worth while record. In the olden i days a tall upon the chivalry of the I men. met with instant response even I [if to do so the knights had to face ; death. In this age when the great nations of the world are battle torn, it is just as important that we help our wives and mothers in their heavy task. It's a wot mercy in which every one can entar. Rev. W. Pau! Marsh is making gobd as a state worker for the Red Cross society. He was sent out a month ago to do some social work and he did it so well that he has been kept bu. v ever since and has now been selected , to have charge of the field work for ■the north part of the state, a big job that takes a big man and Rev. Marsh is big enough for it as he has demonstrated so completely that he was urged to accept the responsible place. The lieutenant governor of the sta e has a similar position for the south half of the state and the district heads are the big business and profession; 1 men of the state. It is an honor which will be fully appreciated by this county. the leading county in the state for every patriotic movement. Only one representative in congre-s, a socialist from New York named London voted against the resolution declaring a state of war to exist between the United States and Austria. Not another man in the house or senate so insulted his flag, even Bob Lafollette dodging it by not voting. This man, London, should be made to feel the humiliation of his act and thorn who support his action deserve the

treatment given him. In times like | these there is but one thing to do and II that is to be true to your governme: t, l to fight for those principles udvised by ■ the men in charge of affairs. They I know many facts hidden from the pub-’ lie. When they advise action th> v should be supported by the public. Give them your loyalty and give it j sincerely. It's best for you and for this nation we love. H•:::: zir. znxtr. zn;:::: ar. zrxwws: •:: j SOCIETY J H xu: uifftxizm tn::::: zuzznxnizuKcr. a: H WEEKLY SOCIAL CALENDAR Monday Research—Mrs. Erwin. W. R. C.—At G. A. R. Hall. T uesday. W. C. T. U. Knitting Party—Mrs. John Niblick. Thursday U. B. Aid —Mrs. I'. S. Drummond. Who. Then, is Free? Who. then, is free? The wise man Who can govern himself. —Horace. There will be a special meeting of the W, R. C. at the hall Monday evening at 7 o'clock when the election of officers will take place. The election was to have been held yesterday afternoon. but owing to a lack of time, the work was not completed. All members should attend. Arrangements are being made by the W. R. C. to give a series of aft rnoon tea parties. A quiet home wedding was solemn-, ized last Saturday evening at seven o’clock at the home of Mrs. Ma: y Macklin, when Mrs. Macklin becan e the bride of Thomas Vorhees. Rev. J. F. Lutey officiated and Mrs. Lee, and Mrs. Wm. Drew were the only witnesses. Mr. and Mrs. Vorhees arwell and favorably known in this community and the Herald joins with the! othtr friends in extending them thc.r heartiest congratulations.— Geneva Herald. Miss Kate Flox. of South Bend, ar-j rived for a visit with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. I. Bernstein. Mrs. Frank Dibble, of Lansing. Mich was the guest of Mrs. Dan Beery’ at dinner today ami this evening will be . entertained at supper by Mrs. Tom, Merryman. Monday Mrs. Dibble will go to Fort Wayne to spend the night! with her nephew's family and from there will return home. Vaccination illness thinned the ranks of the C. U. B. I. club girls last evening at their meeting with Mi s Cecil Miller, but those present enjoyed a good time, with their crocheting and the music. No business came up at this time. The United Brethren Ladies' Aid society will meet Thursday afternoon I at two o’clock with Mrs. U. S. Drummond on W. Adams street, associate hostesses to be Mrs. Lon Ball and Mrs. George Simmers. Miss Helen Aurentz will come from Fort Wayne this afternoon to be the guest of Miss Agnes Kohne for several days. The initiation of the class by the Yeomen lodge last evening was a big event. Grand Foreman George Frink and State Manager Duke and his wife, being honored guests. A class of twenty-two was taken in at this time. Another membership campaign was inaugurated with two divisions, of which the grand foreman is captain of one and anothe'r state officer, captain of the other. The grand foreman has as lieutenants.! John Stults and Olive Shift'erly. The. other side has as lieutenants, Guy Brown and Glen Lake. This cam-' paign w’ill close February 25, at the time of the twenty-first anniversary. 1 The W. C. T. U. will have a knit-' ting party Tuesday afternoon at the' home of Mrs. John Niblick. In the absence of the leader. Mrs. O. L. Vance. Mrs. F. F. Thornburg conducted the program for the Queen Esthers last evening at the home of, Miss Hallie Leonard, who was assisted ! by Miss Gladys Flanders. Piano numbers were given by Helen Walters and* Ireta Beavers and Miss Vera Powell sang. PICTURE OF’CAMP CODY ’ One of the finest camp pictures ever shewn is that of Camp Cody, where Edwin Rabbitt. a son of Mr and Mrs. .Charles Rabbitt of this county is 10-1 J cated being a member of (he 126ih [ machine gun company. The camp is ' six miles long and three iles wide and the photo shows every building. II is on display in the window of Y: ger Bros. & Reinking and is worth looking at. Democrat Want Ads Paj

| COURT Deputy Sheriff L. D. Jacobs went to Fort Wayne this morning to arrest John Schoenlein, for whom h warrant was issued in the child neglect <a e. he failing to comply with a previous 'order to pay a certain sum for the support of the child. Judge D. E. Smith is at Portland today. In the estate of Frederick Yoss. sale bill was filed and approved. Real estate transfers: U. S. patent deed to Addison M. Drummond. IGO acres of Wabash township. Hunting licenses were issued to the following: S. J. Fogle, Anselm Hackman, Ed Augh'enbaugh, Ellis E. Hughes. David and Andrew Bailey. CONGRESS RESTS TODAY Washington, D C., Dec. S—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Having shown the world America’s unity by practically unanimously declaring war against Austria-Hungary, congress rested today. Meanwhile committees forged ahead on the great appropriation measures. In the first four days of the war session, both house and senate gave striking evidence of intense determination to win the war. as early as possible, and along the broad lines President Wilson outlined in his message. Beside the coming tussel between I wealth conscriptionists and bond advocates, sentiment for a declaration of war on Turkey and Bulgaria prom- , ises to develop another fight. Senator Borah, Idaho, expects to introduce a war resolution against these two vassals of Germany. A clear majority in both houses is ready to vote for the army resolution ( the minutes assurance is received i that Americans have safely escaped from Turkey, according to advocates [of the measure. The Austrian declaration left an aftermath of legislation. Representative Sabath. Illinois, ■ asked for exemption from alien enemy registration on behalf of Bohe- | mians, Norwegians, Slovaks. Poles, . Serbs. Croatians and other sects, "who have been subject to its will without their consent.” Efforts probably will be made also by members from districts with a ’arge Austrian population engaged in munition manufacturing works. I Tuesday the house takes up the first . of the big supply measures, the postI office appropriation bill carrying 1 $336,000,000. Election contests also are scheduled for Tuesday, when the house convenes. The judiciary commitee may formally report the woman suffrage and national prohibition at "that time also. STEAMER DESMOND SINKS (United Press Service) Chicago, Dec. B—(SpecialB—(Special to Daily , Democrat! —Seven men drowned today when the steamer Desmond capsized and sank in a heavy gale off south Chicago. Six men were rescued o MRS. RUPRIGHT DROPS DEAD 1 Former Adams County Lady Drops Dead at Ossian. Mrs. J. C. Sutton this afternoon received word that her aunt, Mrs. Granville W. Rupright, 65, had dropped dead at her home at Ossian. The family formerly lived in this county and is well known. Mr. Rupright is better known here as "Wentz.” STOCK SALE. As I am going to dispose of the greater part of my catttle, and keep nothing except my registered stock. I w’ill offer for sale at public auction. at my residence on the Peter' | Rich farm, 1% miles south and one mile west of Monroe, on Thursday, I Dec. 20. 1917, beginning at 12:30 . o'clock p. m., the following property, 'to-wit: Twenty-five Head of Cattle: Black cow. 5 years old, fresh in i March; red cow. 3 years old, giving .2% galons of milk per day. fresh in ; ! September; Red Polled cow, 3 years . old. giving 3 gals, of milk per day, fresh in September; 2 red heifers, I coming 2 years old. bred; 2 red heif-1 ers, coming 2 years old. open; spot-, ted heifer, coming 2 years old. bred; j 6 red steers, coming 2 years old, good feeders; 9 coming yearling calves* consisting of 7 heifers and 2 steers.! , 1 graded Red Polled male calf. 9 j weeks old; one graded Red Polled fe- * | male calf, 9 weeks old. Three Head j lof Horses: Bay gelding, coming 3i ,3 years old. sound and broke; sorrell gelding, coming 3 years old. sound and broke; sorrel driving horse, 3 years old, sound and broke. Terms A credit of 12 months will be given, the purchaser giving bankable note, bearing 6 per cent interest the last 6 months; 3 per. cent off for ■ cash; no goods removed until settled for - . E. D. RICH. Jeff Liechty, Auct. ! i Jerry Martz, Clerk. 4-15-17-18 | ' For the past two evenings, about 1 five o'clock, some one has been 1 shooting into the rear window of the ■ Baughman store, during the playing I of the phonograph, breaking the glass I in the window. Last evening, after t the shooting, two boys were seen go- I lug down the alley. 1

AT THE CHURCHES ST. MARYB CHURCH First Mass, 7:30. High Mass. 9:30. Devotional hour, 2:30. Vespers and benediction, 3:30. REV. J. A. SEIMETZ, Pastor “pres bYtfrlan church 9:15, Sabbath school. 10:30, morning sermon, sermon subject: "Our Father’s Business.” 6:15, Christian Endeavor, topic: "Send Me." Isa 6:6-8. 7:00. Evening worship, sermon subject : "The Confession of a Sinner.” If you are troubled, if you are tired,' if you want help, listen to God with open heart. The church is for your help. You are invited to meet with us at all services, JAY C. HANNA, Pastor CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bible school 9:30 a m. sharp. Preaching and communion 10:30 n. m.. subject of morning sermon: "The Preeminence of Christ.” The evening service will begin at 7 p. m., subject of sermon: "Should a Christian Fight?” This sermon will be a review of a recent book that was sent to me by my good friends at Berne. You are given a special invitation to this service. It will be well worth your while to hear this question discussed at this time. These are times when all people should try to attend some church. A glad hand will always be extended to one and all at the "Little Wooden Church Around the Corner.” W. Paul Marsh, Minister. ZION - REFORMED CHURCH Sunday school. 9:30 a. m.. M. Kirsch, superintendent. German preaching service. 10:30 a. m. Deutsche Advents Predigt. Christian Endeavor services, 6:15 p. nt., topic; "Here Ara I. Send Me.' Leader. Ella Mutschler. English preaching service. 7 p. in., "A Burning and a Shining Light. Our advent services are preparatory for the coming of Christ into our hearts and lives with greater reality. But to do that, the hearer must also prepare himself for the hearing of the word. May God richly bless us. Everybody is welcome. L. W. STOLTE. Pastor U. 8. CHURCH 9:15 a. tn., Sunday school, Roys Hays, superintendent. 10:30 a. m., preaching, subject, “Come.” 2:30 p. m.. practicing for Christmas entertainment instead of Juniors. 5:00 p. m.. Intermediate. Zelma Stevens, leader. 7:00 p. m., Christian Endeavor. Ben Hoagland, leader. Mr. O. L. Vance will act as a special speaker. REV. MILLER, Pastor ~ EVANGELICAL CHURCH Sunday school, at 9:15 a. m., L. L. Baumgartner, superintendent. Public worship with sermons by the pastor at 10:30 a. m. and 7:00 p. n. Morning subject: “Eternal Life Through Knowledge of God." Evening. “A Double Portion.” Young People’s Alliance at 6:15 p. m.. topic: “Here Am I. Send Me.” in charge of Mrs. O. L. Burgener. All our cordially invited to attend these services. W. S. MILLS, Pastor METHODIST CHURCH Sunday school, 9:00 a. m. Morning sermon, “The Great Conflict” 10:15 a. m. Junior League, 1:30 p. m. Funeral of Mrs. Sylvester Spangler, 2:30 p. m. Chorus practice. 4:00 p. m. Epworth League, 6:00 p. m. Evening sermon, “The Young Woman and Sincerity,” 7:00 p. m. The North Indiana Conference . Quartet will be here Tuesday night and Wednesday will sing and preach in three great meetings. On Tuesday [evening at 7:30, Rev. D. H. Guild, of Elkhart, will preach. Rev. L. L. DeI Bow of Lagrange will preach at 2:30 | P. m. on Wednesday, and Rev. L. J. I Naftzger of Warsaw, will preach at 1 7:30 on Wednesday evening. The ' j quartet will sing in each service, and everyone is most cordially invited. On [Tuesday night the Co-Workers Class will meet at 7 o’clock. FRED F. THORNBURG. Pastor ’ MAKES ANOTHER SHIPMENT The Red Cross workshop at the library has shipped to the. Northern Indiana warehouse of the American Red Cross at Fort Wayne the following 1 finished, inspected surgical dressings: One stack of 5 of “T'Lbandages; sev- e on stacks of five, each of abdominal abndages; eight, stacks of five each ot i triangulor bandages; one stack of live J, head bandages: seventy stacks of twenty each of folded gauze strips; I two stacks of sponges of fortv cn’h making a total of 1695 pieces.

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HOOSIERS LEAD Our State Has Been Among First in Every Successful Campaign Made. HOW HUSBAND HELPS Did the Farming and Assisted Wife in Canning —Had a Garden. Indianapolis, Dec. S—Once more Indiana leads. Having furnished a great er proportion of volunteer soldiers, a larger per cent over its allotment of both Liberty loan bond issues, a similar excess in the V. M. C. A| and Red Cross campaigns: the gunner who fired the first shot for world-wide freedom and one of the trio who first gave their lives in the war against autocracy, the state now conies forward with a Hoover model family. In an open letter to the United States Food Administration, the editor of the American Cooperative Journal tells the story of food conservation practiced by this Indiana family <>t five, on a farm. In addition to operating 160 acres, doing most of the work himself, the husband helped with the garden and the heavier part of the housework. The wife managed the house, doing all her cooking, sewing and washing, raised 125 pure bred chickens and put up canned goods as follows: 111 quarts of fruit, 84 jars of jam and jellies, 126 quarts of relish, 72 quarts of vegetables. An abundant winter supply of potatoes, squash, cabbage, beets turnips, popcorn and aples also was stored away. This work was the result of an agricultural eight-hour day—eight hours in the forenoon and eight in the afternoon. The editor states that when the true record of the nation is finally written, when the last battle has been fought and the Stars and Stripes come home victorious, great praise will be due those who have fought the battl-s in the kitchen and in the truck patch. The Indiana State Council of Defense gives publicity to this instance in the hope that the example will be emulated. To prove its authenticity, as the proprietary medicine maker says, name will be furnished on request. EPWORTH LEAGUE PROGRAM The following is the program for Epworth League Sunday evening. This is “Epworth Herald” night and a large crowd is wanted. Song service. Prayer. Scripture Lesson—Miss Cravens. “U hat I Get Out of the Herald” - Mr. Suttles. “The Epworth Herald as a Destroyer”—Mr. Walters. Smashing the submarines, launching the destroyer-patrol— Mi S!1 Mallon ce. "The Herald and the Hoys and the i 1 as tor’s Coumser-Rev. Thornburg. (losing eons. Benediction.

I A RAW, SORE THROAT Eases Quickly When You Apply P a Little Musterole. And Musterole won’t blister like the old-fashicned mustard plaster. Just spread it on with your fingers. It penetrates to the sore spot with a gentle tingle, loosens the congestion and draws cut the soreness and pain. Musterole is a clean, white ointment } made with oil of mustard. It is fine for quick relief from sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy, ■ rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds on the chest (it often prevents pneumonia). Nothing like Musterole for croupy children. Keep it handy for instant use. 30c and 60c jars; hospital size $2.50. J CONGREGATIONAL MEETING. ? Notice is hereby given that the ■* annual election of trustees of ths L Christian church will be held at tha J church. December 16th. All members . of the congregation are requested to I be present at this meeting. i 24-18 BURT MANGOLD, Clerk. DEMOCRAT WANT ADS PAY RIG. 2J ~A2..± S l .. 1 KORT WAYNE AND DECATUR TRACTION LINE CENTRAL TIME Effective October 15, 1017 Leave Deeatnr Leave Ft. ayne 5:10 a. m. 7:OOa. m 7:00 a. in. K:3O a. m. H:3O n. in. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a. in. 1:00 p. in. 1 :OO p. ni. 2:30 p. in. 2:30 p. ni. 4:00 p. in. 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00p.m. N:3O p. m. 10:00 p. in. 11:05 p.m. Car every hour and a half. Running time 1 hour and 5 mlnutes. Freight rar leaven Decatur at 7:45 a. m. and leaven Ft. Wayne a< 12:00 m„ arriving in Dcratur at 2:00 p. m . A. J. RAKER. G. 1% A F. A. + + q. + + 4. + + + + + + + i. -t- The Fort Wayne Art School + + will open its work this year on + * January 9, 1918. There will be ♦ 4- an exhibition and sale of Japan- + * cse prints, textiles and laquer.+ + boxes, from Kanagueile, New + + York, December 8-19, inclusive. + +4-++++++ + + q. + + + QUIDS YOU CHEW THAT’S TRUE WILL YOU TRY A NEW BRAND TO CHEW? 1 % oz- for sc. Only sold here for the » present. ANKER’S CIGAR STORK HE SELLS IT