Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 296, Decatur, Adams County, 15 December 1917 — Page 4

D-lILY DEMOCRAT 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 $5 00 Per Month, by m 011... 26 cents Per Year, by mall *3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflee in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter.

Tho speakers at the recent war conference who have recently returned from “over there" agree that this nation will not be able to strike effectively until the spring of 1919 and in the meantime the Teutons will do their best to win the war. When you understand this, you will realize more than ever that your preparations -must be for years and not for mouths. The result will upset every condition in this country. It has been decided upon advice from the National Board of Fire Underwriters to abandon the idea of placing a candle in each window Christmas Eve because of the great danger of fire. Instead the service flags will be used and the room lighted. (By pulling the curtain down so as to form a frame the effect will be almost the same. Please remember you are asked not to use a lighted candle, but yuo may if you wish use an electric flash of any kind. The fuel situation is still a very serious one anil with three months of real weather ahead it behooves each and every one to economize as much as possible. Have you who use furnaces tried reburning the ashes and clinkers’ It is said that almost as many heat units are thrown in the ash heap as you get from the fuel by burning it through your furnace once. Try

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it aud use your head. Don't dump a lot of ashes into a tow live coals but put the ashes on when you have a big, going tire and you will be surprised at tho fact that you can carry out tho ashes in a shoe box instead of, a bushel basket.

It’s a long Jump from the high tide of prosperity on which we have been riding for a number of years, to the hardships of war times, but it is coming as sure us time aud by that wu do not mean that you should stap everything and sit down to await until the war is over before trying to upbuild. What we do mean is that no one knows just what is going to happen or how and that the thiug for every cue to do is to just do everything he can. Build roads, build houses, keep commerce and business moving along. Any thing else would mean the very surest way of losing the war and ruining your country.

The children certainly did this part of celebrating today. They rei>orted early and they registered. They got their horns and they tooted them. The weather was a little below the temperature ordered but it takes more than zero frost and chilly blasts to stop the average American boy or girl. The event was given by the local business men to show tho children and their parents that they appreciate their trade and want them lo come to Decatur. It’s a good spirit to cultivate. Make the people of this community like Decatur and you will make them want to trade here and come here and make a better condition for every one. Tho most inspiring address made during the recent war conference at Indianapolis was the one made to the 'editors by Will Hays, chairman of the state council of defense. lie was dreadfully in earnest, ami his sent enees bored in and stuck. At timet dramatic, he delivered a most effect ive speech in which he pie, ad aud can tinned and argued, burning behind him every bridge, political, social, finan-

cial—for tho uno purpose ul whining the war. He grasped the vision of the future aud he told iu such au effective munuor that we know thoso who heard him realized more than ever the seriousness of the hour. Wo uro ul war and every mun, regardless of political or other ambition, regardless of race or creed, must lay aside his personal thoughts and join hands with the other good citizens in (lie one cause. Nothing else will do.

The first great war conference lias just been bold at Indianapolis, attended by heads of tho various departments from every couuty in the alate who listened to wonderful addresses oy men representing the government, from national organizations of defense Red Cross and other activities, from men who have been to the front, from representatives of tho allies and those from this county have returned filled with enthusiasm and a desire to iurther prepare that this great war may be won as speedily as possible. That the war will continue for two years and perhaps for five seemed to •>e the general opinion of those best able to see the future, which means that we have not even tasted of the sacrifices that must be made. Il is the world’s greatest war ami the reponsibility of making the world safe for democracy and for humanity, fails neavily on this greatest of all nations. Os course the addresses were all wonlerful aud the Indiana men, Govenur Goodrich. Will Hays, George Ade, Governor Ralston. Meredith Nicholson, /ice President Marshall and the ithers each made us proud of them. Men from Washington headquarters assured us that Indiana is leading in .(very branch of service and is pointed out most frequently as the example to be followed by other states. Lc'.'s keep it there.

• j SOCIETY [ .4 Kttxuxnxmana&aaa:'. mxuMKxaE Do your joys with age diminish? When mine fail me. I’ll complain. Must in death -your daylight tinieh? My sun sets to rise again. —Browning. The Zion Lutheran Ladies’ Aid society quilted yesterday at the school house, enjoying a pleasant afternoon fit work. The Tirzah Aid. a social auxiliary of the Ben Hurs elected the following officers last evening for the next six months: President, Mrs. Adam Weis; vice president, Mrs. J. C. Hurkhead; secretary, Mrs. Will Biggs; treasurer. Miss Bessie Teeple; pianist, Mrs. Goldie Closs. Committees were also appointed for the Red Cross membership drive next week. A Dutch lunch of corn bread, butter, sauer kraut and coffee was served by the hostesses. Mesdames Weis, Hays, Burk and Artman.

Mrs. J. W. Rabbitt entertained the Christian Pastoral Helpers yesterday afternoon, at which time the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. A. D. Artman;, vice president. Mrs. W. Paul Marsh; treasurer, Mrs. G. T. Burk: secretary, Miss Florence Lichtensterger The society lined up its committee for the Red Cross membership drive, next week and will make a thorough campaign. The hostess was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Irene Shafer in the hospitalities of the day and delicious tutti-frutti, nabiscoea and coffee were appetizingly served. Plans for raising money for the proposed new church building fund were furthered. A meeting of IJie chairmen and members of committees of the Mite society of the Methodist church was held yesterday afternoon Io arrange for the Red Cross membership campaign of next week. The Zion Lutheran Lillies’ Aid had • heir last meeting of this year yesterday. The meeting will take place the third of next month when the election of officers for the coming year will be in order. Helen, Norbort and Alveua Koenemaun, of Hoagland, came down yesterday to be guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Sholty and daughter. Mabel, until tomorrow morning, and to attend the children’s festival arranged by the merchants today. Their mother, Mrs. Henry Koenemann. joined them for today, to do some shopping.

HERE is a reiueoy that win cure must al! skin ant scalp troubles. Eczema, Barners Itch. Itch, Cull and Sores." Why waste time and money when B. B. Ointment is an ointment of real merit? Ask your druggist. If not handled send 50 cents to the B. B. Ointment Co.. Zi'i Monroe street Qecatur, Indiana.

Xl-—- - - v n | 6 O (J fl T I Ferdinand Yake. guardian, vs. Joseph Wolf. Demurrer overruled; exception; reply in one paragraph to 2, 3 und 4 paragraph of answer. Ferdinand Yake, administrator with will annexed, vs. Joseph Wolf. Demurrer to complaint overruled; exceptions by defendant. William Drew, guardian, vs. Jennie Church Drew, note. Appearance by Heller Sutton for defendant. Rulo to answer. r Jennie Drew vs. William Drew, divorce. Appearance by Peterson AMoran for defendant. Rulo to answer Charles E. Kurtz vs. Amos Reuswr, et al. Defendant ruled to answer absolute in ten days. In tho saves of Fred and Anora Linn vs. Adams Couuty Creamuy et al. Motion to require plaintiff to make the complaint more certain and apeciflic was overruled; exceptions by the defendant. Real estate transfers: Anna M. <’. Bucher, et al. to James M. Barton, let 18. Decatur, $5,000; Christian F. Bucher, et al., to James M. Barton, lot 27 Decatur. $6,000. Tho case of Peter Forbing vs.'Ellsworth 11. Carter, on note, was consolidated with a similar case in which Ernst Franz is plaintiff and Carter defendant. Affidavit and bond in attachment were tiled and bond approved, previous to the consolidation.

PRAISES GIVEN (Continued from Page One) est in our welfare, both spiritual and physical. They are the kind to whom a fellow feels he could take his troubles and be sure they would do their best to help him. In short, the Y. M. C. A. is a home missionary movement which should have the support of every right-minded person in the country. I was pleased to learn that Adams county more than did her bit in raising of the campaign fund just finished. There, 1 was just going to write you a short letter, but that is the way with me. when I get started 1 don’t know when 1 have said enough. If you can’t read this letter blame it onto my pencil. The lead is too soft and I mu in my tent alone -nd without a pen-knife to keep it sharpened. Write me again soon ami give my love to the aunties and Uncle Jake. Your cousin. HAROLD MATTAX. INDICTMENTS WERE INVOLVED (United Tress Service) Indianapolis, Dec. 15—(Special to Daily Democrat.)—One hundred and thirty-one indictments involving 170 people were returned by the federal grand jury here today following a mouth's session. The names of all except OS were revealed. Four women and thirty-three men were charg 'd withselling liquor to soldiers. Fifteen were charged witn violation of the draft law and five for violation of tho white slave act.

GREAT POLITICIAN DEAD (United Press Service) Mt. Vernon. Ind., Dec. 15 —(Special to Daily Major George Menziel, politician and iawyer died here early todav. He took a prominent part in democratic politics tor many years. From 1893 he was delegate at large to the National Democrat ic. Convention. v7pT BALL FUNERAL Will Be Held Monday Afternoon From Presbyterian Church. Tho funeral of V. I’. Ball will be Monday afternoon at two o clock from the iPresWytarian church, the Rod Men. of which the deceased was a member, will be in charge of the services. Mr. Ball's death occurred yesterday following' a short illness < f pneumonia. , > GAS FUMES FATAL (United Press Service) Anderson, Ind., Dee. 15- (Special to Daily Democ rat)--Three persons were overcome by gas fumes near here last night. Win. Hendricks died and two others are in a serious erudition. lection? Tile W. R. C- election of officers will take place promptly at 7 o’clock Monday et citing, instead of Saturday afternoon. Attention of members is requested. o EPWORTH LEAGUE PROGRAM The Epworth League of the Methodist church will give a program Sunday evening at six o’clock at the church. Miss Helen Walters will be the leader. The program will consist

of song sen ices, scripture reading, I singing by ladies’ quartette, talk by U. B. Leuba)t. pianv solo, and benediction. HOCL FROZEN TO DEATH Reports come from t'raigville that Maine stock buyers bought thirte-m hogs near tlieiu last Saturday aud brought the hogs to Craigville und put thum in tho pens there aud did not come after them for several days and when |M?op)e of that place noticed the hogs a few days ago they were, .’til frozen to death. Thu loss will amount to about S3OO. -Bluffton News. K. OF c“ NOTICE There will be a very important meeting of our council, Monday at t p. nt. You are urged io give the conn■ll your assistance by your attendance. G. K. 3ANTA CLAUS AT CAMP TAYLOR. Tho Red Cross has joined hands with the lamisvillo Courier-Jounnl Camp Zachary Taylor Christmas Cheer Club in its work of providing Kitts for the boys in khaki at Camp Zachary Taylor. James R. Garfield, manager of 'he Lake Division of the Red Cross, visited Louisville and alter a conference with Mr. Watterson, editor of the Courier-Journal, issued an official order to Red Cross chapters in the Lake Division to send their contributions to the Courier-Journal Camp Zachary Taylor Christmas Cheer Club, whi h will act jointly with the Louisville Chapter of tho Red Cross and the officers at Camp Zachary Taylor in tho distribution of gifts.

My. Garfield iu bis official order states that ho finds ‘that all expense connected with the Courier-Journal's campaign for funds, tin' collection of gifts, the erection of trees and the distribution of gifts among the soldiers is being borne by the CourierJournal and every dollar collected will go directly to the benefit of the soldiers.” In addition to the official announcement, Mr. Garfield sent a personal letter of thanks to Mr. Watterson congratulating the editor and his newspaper on their worthy undertaking Mr. Garfield adds: "1 return to division headquarters at Cleveland with the firm conviction that a;l 'our boys' stationed at the Louisville camp will have a most glorious Christmas celebration.”

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