Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 297, Decatur, Adams County, 17 December 1917 — Page 4

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER Preaident ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subacrlptlon Ratea Per Week, by carrier ..10 cents Per Year, by carrier 16 00 Per Month, by mall 26 cents Per Year, by mall >3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising ratea made known on application. Entered at the poatofflce in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. The big drive is on. Are you going to help make it a success? The lied Cross chapter of Adams county want |, 5.000 members this week. The women ( are leading in this county and they j are working day and night. They ore , being assisted by a lot of men who ( are today driving over the county. I urging organization in every school j and church and home. They need you. ( Will you help? I 11

It's too late to do your Christmas shopping early but it’s your last chance. Better hurry it up, too. The Decatur stores are filled with the finest goods in the land and you can buy these goods at the right prices. Don't get it into your head that because the war is on there should be no Christmas. You ought tQ observe the glad day with more sincerity than ever. Get busy now and make it a glad and happy occasion. Rudolph G. Leeds, editor of the Richmond Paladium, millionaire business man. well known in this city, ami l ast the age of conscription, has enlisted as a private in the second Indi-1 ana artillery. His action is deserving of that credit which comes toj every red blooded young man who. thus enters the service. While he perhaps deserves no greater credit than does any other young man. it is nevertheless agreed that he leaves an easier position than do many and that it

Telling Santa His Wants ~ ’xw .- ■ . ■ ~\( \ ta IBsm/ '4‘‘ I /i ■ ff/ I n ' ■ \ '«fe&, ** fe*X- w / 1 I / \|U < ojjo. >ShA).% < Hi® USEFUL GIFT SELECTIONS’ If you haven’t made your selection in Christinas gifts as yet, we wish to make the following suggestions for a suitable gift for man or boy: An Overcoat, A Suit of Clothes. Mackinaw Coat. Silk or Knit Scarf. Neckwear in Holiday Boxes. Leather or Knit Gloves. Drinking Cups for Soldier Boys. Shoe Shiner. ('oat and Pant Hanger. Silk Shirts in a wide variety of patterns. Suit Case or Bag. A Woolen Sweater or Jersey. Cuff Buttons or Scarf Pins. Knife and Chain Sets. The Myers-Dailey Company. SUITS THAT SUIT

’Jis pet haps harder to make the sacrl - flee. It. Is but further proof that this k is not a war of or for any particular class but for rich and poor alike. Indiana mourns the death of another leader. .Major George V. Menzies of Mt. Vernon, for many years the brilliant and fearless general of the democratic hosts of southern Hoosierdotu. He gained his place because of his 'great ability and his fearlessness in | espousing a cause in which ho believed. He received many honors both in ami out-of the state and he was for a third of u century recognized 1-.8 one of the state's greatest lawyers. One enthusiastic American recently i ut it up to us tills way:—"Suppose you was standing down street and some one came running up to you with the information that your home was burning ami your loved ones therein were in grave danger, what would you do? Why rush there as soon as you could, even at the risk of your own life. Well, Europe is on lire and the flames are blowing this way, already scorching tho shores of this laud where are housed all our loved ones.

How can we help but do everything we can.” Start this week by boosting the Red Cross. Congress now designs to review the conduct of the entire war and find I what, if anything, is wrong, and what, lif anything, will help. There is an ' unusual and commendable disposition 1 in congress to get things going better without finding fault and without pernicious meddling—two features of tho customary intervention of the executive branch during tho war. President Wilson is said to welcome the investigation. Ho ought to. He will find that it can spur his departments and ' lie will find also that it. can bring congress in even closer and heartier co--operation for the war than it now is - though no fault can be found with congress on that score. —Fort Wayne Sentinel. , The most wonderful drive ever

1 made In this or any other country wa» s begun this morning by the Red Cross, i tho effort being to make every church. every family, every business house, every factory, every lodge and every r other organization show one hundred f per cent membership in this merciful • and hard working organization. Tjimse - who do not enlist as members of the • Red Cross will be reported to the gov- > eminent with the reason. Those who i do enlist will bo given u Red Cross ■ for the window with a White Cross showing each member The Red Cross is u necessary organization. It does a wonderful work during ix-ace limes, and it does a greater work during war times, it needs your support even more than it needs your dollars and you must enlist. There is no ago limit to tho Red Cross and there can be no reason why Adams county should not re|»ort a one hundred per cent membership. We must report five thousand within the next week. Get your dollar ready, become a member, if you belong now, renew, then help make this society the great instrument for good, for which it is intended. •*: at:anat:ar :nan7a»a»:»::®3«:aa4 J SOCIETY | WEEKLY SOCIAL CALENDAR Tuesday. Helping Hand—Reformed Church. Wednesday Community Red Cross Sewing—Mis Ben Butler. Thursday Baptist Aid—Postponed. Do Your Best Class—Mrs. Feorgc Mumma. Loyal Workers Class —Mrs. Fred Linn. C. W. B. M.—Mrs. G. T. Burk. Ic-Nick Club—Frances Mougey. Friday. Philathea Class—Mrs. S. E. Hite. Saturday Silent Workers’ Economy Sale - Gas Oilice. A big program will be given Friday evening. December 21 at the brick school, five miles southeast of Decatur. A parcels post sale will be held in connection therewith. Everybody is invited to come. Everybody is invited to come to the home of Mrs. Ben Butler Wednesday afternoon to sew for Red Cross. Miss Mario Lillak. of Ft. Wayne, spent the week end with Miss Maymo Harting. Miss Harting entertained at dinner Sunday in her honor, other guests being Georgia Meibers and Genevieve Bremerkainp. Mrs. Charles Knapp went to Marion today where this evening she will give the reading of "If 1 Were King,, before the Dramatic Club. On account of the illness of Miss Ada Stevens, who was to have been hostess, there will lie no meeting cf< the Ruth Circle of the Christian church this evening. The C. W. B. M. will meet with Mrs. G. T. Burk Thursday afternoon. The choir of the Christian church will meet with Mrs. G. (’. Steele on Fifth street Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin ami John Ammerman, of Marion, (J., were guests of Mrs. l.ivina King and gran<l- ( son, Fred King, over Sunday. Miss; Alvena Smith, of Berne, was also a J guest Sunday, at their home. The Helping Hand society will meet Tuesday afternoon, instead of Thurs-' day, at the Reformed church. MrsNl. W. Stolto will be. hostess. The Loyal Workers’ will have their annual Christmas exchange and election of officers al the meeting with, Mrs. Fred Linn Thursday evening. The Silent Workers’ class of the U. B. Sunday school will have an economy sale Saturday at the gas office, beginning at nine o’clock in the morning. Everything will sell for ten corns 1 apiece, but many articles arc wogh more than that. The public, is invited to come and buy. The Do Your Best < lass of the United Brethren Sunday school will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. George Mumma. at which time the Christmas exchange of gifts will lake, place. The Eastern Star will have public installation of officers December 28,' when each member will bring a guest and a social good time, with refreshments. will follow. The Philathea class will meet witii Mrs. S. E. Hite Friday afternoon. The Baptist Aid society has postponed its meeting until two weeks

» from Thunolny, wfeojt Mrs John , Chronister will bo Hbrtets. • Miss Lilly Buhler will go to Marion , Sunday for a visit, over Christmoj , with her uncle, Charles Simms and ! family. . ,«■«' m-—-r-P***' li't'e. — « 6 O U fl T ( ' Real estate triutsl’ers: Chester E. Hitesman to Charles C. RohpiuHd, part of lot 12, Decatur, $8O0; John Poclle to,Levi Atz. el al., So acres of French township, SI2OO. In the estate of George Teeple, appearance by Merryman was entered for Caroline Teeple. Final report was made and approved in the surviving partnership of Lord & Lord, and the surviving partner was discharged from further liability. Joseph Sleigmeyer qualified ns executor of tho will of his father, the late Joseph F. Steigmeyer. giving SI2OO bond. Sarah Billman qualified as admin- j istratrix of the estate of Solomon Billman. giving SI2OO bond. Lucile Roberts was granted a di-, vorce from Archibold Roberts, the costs being adjudged against the plaintiff. A. P. Kelley vs. August Schlickman. Defendant ruled to answer absolute' in live days. Licensed to marry: Clarence Okeley, ls>rn September 1. 1599, son of Linza Okeley. to wed Lulu Riff, born March 12. 1895, daughter of John Riff. | In the cuae of the Becker Motor Company vs. August Schlickman the defendant was ruled to answer abso-. lute in live days. o- — — ORDER CHANGED The Railroads’ War Board Changes Order on Shipping of Wheat to Cover TtfAT OF CORN ALSO In Order to Save Soft Corn Shipments Must be Rapid —Will Help. Chicago. Dec. 17—Through the efforts of the Chicago Car Service Committee of the Railroads’ War Board, the Chicago Board of Trade and other organizations, the federal food administration has modified its order requiring preferential fliovemcnt of wheat, so as to include all grains. The primary object in securing the change in the rule was to expeditin' the shipment of corn. A large share of this year's crop contains an unusual amount of moisture and is in danger of spoiling unless promptly shipped Jo the large elevators having facilities for drying the corn. So long as the food administration’s "priority order" required the railroads to give preference to wheat shipments the transportation of corn and other 1 grains was necessarily delayed. The; results were that an immense amount lof corn was in danger of spoiling ami that there was a constantly increasing shortage of tho coarse grains in certain markets in this country, while 'export shipments to the allies were I curtailed. | In anticipation of a very heavy i movement of corn and other grains under the new priority order, the Chicago Car Service Committee has ' appealed to the Railroads’ War Board to order box cars sent from other | roads to tho Western lines. To lessen the congestion on lines to the Atlantic seaports, it is stated that efforts will be made to utilize to the fullest extent possible the routes to the Gulf ports for all export shinmeats. Elevators at New Orleans and plsewhere are prepared to handlelarge quantities of grain, if the neces- 1 sary ships are provided. Tho Gulf ( port lines are also prepared to handle more munitions and other export traffic. Tho difficulty of providing naval convoys for merchant ships to and from Gulf ports has heretofore prevented their use to the fullest extent. ~ a~ slight ‘Tncrease~ ~ (United Press Hervlcc) Indianapolis, Ind., Dec 17 (Special to Daily Democrat)—The Unloh ’ Traction company’s receipts increased only SB,OOO during the month bf October, compared with tin- same period of 1916, was the statement made , by Arthur Brady, president of the company. DEMOCRAT #ANT ADS PAY BIG.

DAIRYING COURSE a , .1 •An Eight Weeks’ Course in Dairying Will be Conducted at Purdue. [WEEK OF DECEMBER 31 1 Purpose Will be to Teach J Men and Women Ideas in Modern Farming. ' West Lafayette, Ind., Dec, 17—BeI ginning Monday, December 31 an eight 1 weeks’ training course in dairying will ibe held at Purdue University for the . I purpose of training men and women j ! who realize the wonderful future in /this industry and desire instruction along lines of modern methods. This 1 i is a wonderful year for anyone inter- , I ested in the dairy business and a logo ' cal time to take advantage of this opportunity to secure special training. The day of all the specialist has arrived. Today the man or woman witii ' vision cannot help but see oportunity for personal gain and national service when efficiently working along lines of food production. No line is of greater importance than that cf 1 dairying. z The training courses offered are divided into two separate and distinct lines of instruction, namely Farm Dairying and Dairy Manufacturing ■ The purpose of the Farm Dairy I course is to acquaint the student witii ' the knowledge of producing milk that . Is clean and sanitary, and of making I dairy butter of highest quality. InI struetion is given ip dairy breeds, the care, feeding, "grading uj>." and man agement of the dairy herd, the com.mon diseases of dairy cattle, swine husbandry, soiling < rops, the Construciion of barn and silos, the secretion, properties, and ferments of milk, milk testing, the use of the farm separator and farm butter making. The Dairy Manufacturing course is designed especially for those who ex- . pect to engage in the manufacture of butter and other dairy products. It deals with a study of the properties and ferment sos milk, the constrm Hon aud operation of creamery and milk plant machinery, the manufacture of butter and ice cream, hand ling of market milk, the operation of tho Babcock test, moisture tests, salt tests, butter scoring, creamery repairs and factory management. The demand for first-class men who have this training by far exceeds the ' supply, a fad which enables capable. I earnest students to secure satisfactory positions. The. demand that many will-TA(M) s It is hoped that many will avail ; themselves of this oportunity. Cow,- ; 1 plete information regarding details of i tin' courses given, estimated cost, etc., • will bo mailed free of charge upon ! request. Address all inquiries to De- j partnient of Dairy Husbandry, Ihirdue University, LaFayette, Indiana. BETTER LATE THAN EARLY (United Press Service) Chicago. Dec. 17 (Special to Daily Democrat) —The 20th century limited ' arrived here from New York three hours late and the Rpd Cross netted $434. Practically all of the passengers donated their dollar an hour rebate to the. fund. CLOTHING STORES OPEN Beginning tonight the clothing stores will remain open in the evei Kings. This change will be in elTe.-t until after Christmas. LOST-Au automobile chain, soniei where in Union township, near the Blecke school house. Finder please • return hr Dan N. Erwin. Green’s August Flower Has been used ror all ailment# that are caused by a disordered stomach and inactive liver, such as sick head- , ache, constipation, sour stomach, ' nervous indigestion, fermentation of food, palpitation of the heart caused I by gases in the stomach. August , Flower Is a gentle laxative, regulates digestion both in stomach and intestines, deans and sweetens the stomach and alimentary canal, stimulates the liver to secrete the bile and impurities from the blood, 26 and 75 cent bottles. Sold by Smith Yager & Falk.—Advt. NOW IS THE TIMEBook your sale with an auctioneer who is able to make your sale a success. Telephone No. 8-L. R. N. RUNYON Auct,

SAVE MONEY ON XMAS PRESENT! BUY USEFUL AND PRA( TIC AL GIFTS OF Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson A few suggestions for your consideration Fur Caps $2.00 to $5.00 Boys’ Overcoats Hath Hobes »3-50 «. tl<W" S1 '"» Stvliah Glove. ...»1.00 lo W” J“" **’**■■• $3.50 to SIO.OO Su,ts 1,11,1 Overcoats for llreee Shirts''.'. ’.. S .75 to Sli.no ” nd Neckwear 5 -25 to 51-QO Io th. Handkerchiefs . ...S •o’> to '’ ,k ' See our ( hriMnuts tables. Night Robes .. jl-25 to $1.50 display window s. BUY .W Mufflers SI.OO to $1.50 , " Hosiery 15c to SI.OO TEEPLE, BKAM)YBEI{|{y . Boys’ Mackinaws $.3.50 to $6.50 PETERSON. OUR STORE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL ( I When you hear patriotic records played by the Sonora, the notes, resonant and martial, will bring a new and wonderful thrill to you. In these stirring limes especially, you need jSonorlh ctt*n as a ecuto give the relaxation so cssenfial in keeping your mind clear. Sonora is the phonograph of exquisite beauty of materials, of WiHSfl 1 design, of workmanship and of tone. lr J WF ayopjW ' i Compare Sonora with others ■SEjMaW '« and you will dearly observe its | J Jl decided superiority. Mw ijuUi'J It till Mi'™-lil uIIIII TW ELVE MODELS: il&Oji SSO $55 S6O $75 $10(1 $135 Fl | II $l5O $175 S2OO $250 $.375 SIOOO - * ',l I, H U' r M Come in and let us demon- J'l - || strate for you the Sonora: just- Ms I ly called ’’The Highest Class • Talking Machine in the World.” ■ Smith, Yager & Falk Sonora is licensed and operates under BASK PATENTS of the phonograph industry. The Highest ( lass Talking Machine in the World. HHHHHHHIMHMHHDMBHBHHBMBBMHHMHHHHHHMBBM'SiHB H: :xr. :tr. ac x: oc ur.:::::::::::: :tr.:::: n:::::::::::::: ( “IF IT IS GOOD TO EAT” j I Hunsicker’s Confectionery HAS IT d We have a fine line of Christinas Candy, Fruit • • and Nuts at the lowest price in the city. Come in | and see our line of Box Candy—it is the best. Special prices given to Churches and Teachers. Christmas Trees and Holly for Saturday. Look H over our line before buying. I Dallas Hunsicker i | Across from Schafer Hardware Co. ’Phone I’ -: gas x: :u: a*. :xg atiag ax: at: ;:ic a:: ;k: at: a:: '.a- -— " — NATURAL WILD SOUTHERN SMILAX We have just received a bigshipment of Natural Wild Southern I Smilax right from the forests of I Georgia. PRICE 20c LB. Buy early before it is all goneNIBLIChTca