Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 308, Decatur, Adams County, 31 December 1917 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUBE, Secretary Subscription Rates Par Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier ..16 00 Per Month, by mall 06 ceuts Per Year, by mall.. 13.00 Single Copies 1 cents Advertising reUat made known on application. Entered at tbe postodlce In Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. The fuel situation i.s just us serious now us ii hus been ut any time, if not more so. It behooves every one to us» as little fuel as possible, to bunt wood if you ran get it, to conserve the coal. Burn the ashes over if you u.-o a furnace. It works line if you put them in while you have a good lire. Start the New Year right, by renewing your subscription to the Daily Democrat. We hope to continue to serve you the news and we will do it if there is any possible way. We ask your coutimied cooperation for the coining year and we assure you of our best efforts. Yes sir. we are trying to do our bit. our all. towards saving the nation. We believe every one ought to do that and any one who does not. falls far short of his duty. While we realize we are only a small portion of the universe we recognize the fact that if we do our share and every newspaper does the same, tbe aggregate is worth considering. Don't forget that the war revenue man will he here from the 2nd to the 19th and that if you made more than SI,OOO last year if single and more than $2,000 If married or the head oi a family, you must make a report and pay an income tax on the amount in excess. If there is any thing you dont understand about the matter you should plan to see the special repie' sentative and to secure from him ihe necessary forms. Keep things moving. Pin it in your list of resolutions. That's the best way to help. If you stop to think it /sver seriously you will know lhat to hill business, to stop industry, to stop going ahead, would he the very worst thing we could do as a nation for il would more surely than any other method, tie our hands and stop our ability to do the big things in a big way. lie careful of course and comply with all the rules and laws as giv u out by the government heads, hut do your own part towards going ahead all the time. You are not expected to he idle. On the other hand you must produce. This is no time for loafers. To do this we must all keep going. The year 1918 will he one of the big ones of history. Will you play your part? lie a booster. The last day of the year 1917 is l passing. It is a year that will stand / out during the decades and generations to come. It will Pe referred lo as the year 1917 as we have heard the year 1961. What the year just now Do Not Fail

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' at hand will bring forth, no man cun i tell, hut the ludlcutious are that it ‘lwill likewise he one tilled with questions. problems and happening* of great moment. The question upper- : 1 most of course is the world war, Into - which this nation has during the past : year hurled her great resources with the hopes that they may stop the awful and important conflict. The past few months and those iu the immediate future will he largely months of preparation and in this work, we can nil aid. If you believe in your government, you should hack it as hard as you can. If you don’t believe in It. you should not he accptiltg of all the protection and the safe guarding the American ling throws about you. Lets start the New Year with a Arm and honest resolution t > <’ , all we can. all the time, for the last interests of the best nation iu all the wo.I I. | SOCIETY | ii amxn&mxroarctnmxtraax&tfa:: :iti WEEKLY SOCIAL CALENDAR Monday Concord Aid .Mrs. Charles Johnson. Pythian Sisters' Watch Party—At K. of P. Home. Wednesday Ic-Nick—Naomi Gass. Historical Club Election after Red Cross Work. Reformed Missionary—Mrs. P. Reppert. C. L. of 0. —Installation and Initiation. Tri Kappas—Mrs. Jean Lutz Smith. Reformed Missionary— Mrs. Fred Reppert. Thursday. Reformed C. E.—Harold Kirseh. Baptist Aid —Mrs. John Chronister NEW YEAR SUGGESTIONS The following is published by tlie request of a reader who contributed the same, with the suggestion that it lie put where one can see it often through the year: “Let your life lie full of love and sweetness; speak kindly of one another, and cheering words to each other. When people are dead they will not hear you; it will do them more good to say and do kind things now. I prefer kindness and sympathy while I remain here than to have flowers on my coffin or on my grave when 1 am gone. If an evil thought conies to you. crowd it out with a good one. A bright smile anil a kind word are helpful to many a burdened heart, making the journey through this world. They can do no good after the journey is ended. You will pass through the world hut once; any good thing you can do. or any kindness you can show to any human being, do it now. Do not defer it nor neglect it. for you will not pass ihis way again. —Good New Year to all.” The following was written by H. Tisson, of St. Louis. a cousin of A1 Burdg of this city, and a granddaughter of the late Tom Wiisou. at one time a Decatur resident, associated with C. R. Hanimeli in the lumber manufacturing business; THE OLD YEAR Old Father Time is growing old His heard is long and gray. His head is bent, his shoulders stooped. He's spent full many a day Through night and day. through peace and war, He fought a noble fight. gained the victory of today He liids farewell tonight. Old Father Time hangs up his scythe , And bids farewell to all. His eyes are dim, his step is slow. He answers now his call, The sound of all the chiming hells The blowing of the horn, Now tell us all in jovfuli rhyme. Tile New Year babe is horn. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Baumgartner

were guests of liis mother, Mrs. Marv Haumgartner in Herne over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. .lames Allman ami children, of Plymouth, are here for a New Year's visit with the A. D. Artman family. The following Winchester dispatch to the Indianapolis News gives an account of the wedding of Miss Iris ; i Robinson, granddaughter of Mrs. < Hugh MeWhirter and niece of Mrs Dallas Hunsieker of this citv, who attended the wedding on <’hrid<mas da> : j "Miss Iris Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George R Robiinou, rtf this city, and Albert L. Hodgtton. AormtxLv , ~ .... *»’ a of Mazomame. wis., v.Vq AN q here this morning by I^jnq I’reston. formerly F „ rn i,hings Odi'd Epi: l-opHl l hp'jpj _ inD. land. The ring s

Tlie wedding took place a! the home of the bride iu South Meridian street, und was witnessed by seventy-live guesls. Preceding the cereiuonv "Be cause” was sung by Mrs. Karl Freshuw, of Detroit, accompanied by Mrs. Ernest Barnes. The wedding march and music during the ceremony was played by Mrs. Barnes and Roger Bettis, piano and violin. The Robinson home was elaborately decorated, the color scheme being pink und white Promptly at 10:110 Clarence Robinson, of Fort Wayne, as best man entered the room with Mr. Hodgson. Miss Bess Gillum, of this city, bridesmaid, and Miss Let ha Chrow, of Richmond, ntaid of honor, preceded the bride with her father. George B. Robinson. The bride’s attendants, Master Thomas Banter and little Miss Ruth Staten Leggett strewed rose* in the path of the bride. Tlie service was read before u lattice work bower entwined with smilax and mistletoe, palms and ferns forming the background. White pedestals stood at either side on which were placed ferns, and from tlie center hung a hell of smilax with two ribbons attached. After the benediction the bridesmaid and best man pulled the ribbons attached (o the bell thus opening it. from which a shower of rose peials fell on the bridal couple. The bride wore a gown of white georgette with hustle effect of white satin, the waist being plain. The head dress was a short veil caught up with valley lilies. The bride's bouquet was of white roses, pink sweet peas and white hyacinths. The bridesmaid's gown was of pink Georgette, while the maid of honor wore white net. Each carried a large armful of pink chrysanthemums. Following the wedding an elaborate' breakfast was served. The couple then left for Mazoinanie, where they will spend two weeks. The bride's traveling suit was of purple broadcloth., with gray shoos, gloves, hat and furs. The waiters at the tables were of the Tri Kappa sorority, of which the bride is a member. Mrs. Hodgson is a graduate of the Winchester high school, and a former student of Oberlin (Ohio) conservatory of music. She spent two years with former Governor Hanley and the “Flying Squadron” touring the United States. Mr. Hodgson is graduate of the Mazomanie (Wis.) high school, taught in South Dakota for one year, in Wisconsin two years, attended the Texas military academy for two years, and was graduated from the University of Wisconsin m JSX7. He is now county agricultural agent for Randolph county. They will be at home at 609 South Meridian street, after January 7.” Mrs. John Chronister will he hostess to the Baptist Ladies’ Aid society Thursday afternoon. Rev. and Mrs. C. J. Miner and sou, Wallace, left this morning for Menton and Warsaw to spend New Year's with their parents. Miss Luella Bultemeier, of For* Wayne, came fur a week-end and New Year's visit with Miss Marie Boese. Miss Lydia Neuenschwander passed through the city Saturday afternoon enroute home to Berne from Elida. 0.. where she attended the wedding of her uncle. Jacob Neuenschwander and Lydia Augsburger of Berne. The newly married copule are visiting in eastern Ohio. Tlie C. L. of C. will have installation of officers and initiation Wednesday evening instead of Tuesday evening. It is requested that every member be present. Miss Mayme Harting will go to Ottoville, 0., tonight to spend New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Miller Mrs. Miller was Miss Jennie Gast before her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Frank will be New Year's guests of friends in Fort Wayne. Misses Hazel and Mahle Davis, of Pleasant Mills planned a surprise party on their brother. Mr. Clarence Davis, who is home on a four day furlough from Camp Custer. Battle Creek. Mich. Those present were Misses Ruth Vizard, Nova Yost. Irene Smith, Blanche Smoker. Zula Steele, Ellen, Brink, Midland. Mich., Leona Tennery, Sidney. Ohio, Hazel. Lena and Mahle Davis: Messrs. Calvin Yost. Ottls Yost, Harry Smoker, Paris Vizard, Don Zisor and Walter Tennery, Sidney, Ohio. Mr. Davis returned to Camp Custer Sunday.—Contributed. The Ic-Nick club will meet with Miss Naomi Gass Wednesday Instead of Thursday evening. Miss Naomi Myer who visited here was accompanied home this afternoon by Esther Butler and Martha McCrory who will attend a New- Year s purty this evening at Ihe Myers home. Miss Butler will resume tier studies ■t the International Business College. | Mr. and Mrs. Owen Dotit and child I ipiirned to pleasant Lake,They at-j | the Wortlimunn reunion ;rt the;

J home of her mother, Mrs, Henry . Worthuaun at Magley yesterday. All r of thu children except two who live i 1 100 fur away, were present. | The Intermediate and Sr. Christian .'Endeavor societies of Zion Reformed a ' church will meet for their regular ~ monthly business meeting at the home of Harold Kirseh Thursday evening. . — -r, i ■ ■■——• A marriage license was issued to Harvey S. lneichen, farmer, of Geneva. born December 3, 1890, son of George lneichen, to wed Nellis Gladys . Kerr, born August 36. 1895. daughter of William Kerr. I The case of the State vs. Francis 1 M. Gossard has been set for January. 3rd. It Freeman Jones took out letter-i of „ administration on the estate of Free- .. man L. Jones. His bond was S4OO. ’ D. M. Hensley and Eugene Lindsey * were reappointed jury commissioners r for another year. e Inventory number one was filed ami p approved in the estate of Catherine c Kiting. •) * ~ ■ 11 ' " ' ' POTASH PLANT NOTICE t s The potash plant which has been - closed a few days to make repairs “. will reopen tomorrow morning and the e workmen are asked to take notice of f this. The plant is going along nicely e for the first campaign. OVERLAND TO BALTIMORE 0 Four Reo trucks each carrying a t Reo touring car and labeled “Fnm y Wabash Indiana to Baltimore” passed e through this city Sunday afternoon. ' stopping a few minutes for gas and s then hurrying on their way. There '■ is much of this over road shipping go- '* iug on now to avoid conjestion in ship- ' ping by freight. t J , MRS. GOODRICH'S FUNERAL ~ Winchester, Dee. 31—(Special to Daily Democrat) — i)|rs. Elizabeth 1 Goodrich, mother of Governor James a P. Goodrich, was buried this afternoon i. the Rev. Perry C. Hooper, of the Presy byterian church officiating. Her five .i sons and one grandson were pall- . bearers. t STATE OFFICES CLOSED t Indianapolis. Dec. 31 — (Special to Daily Democrat) —All state offices were closed this afternoon in honor s of Mrs. Elizabeth Goodrich, mother of Y Governor Goodrich, who died at Winchester Saturday and whos funeral was held this afternoon. — - O Early Use of Lead. In Job 19:24 Is an allusion to the use of lead to fill carved inscriptions upon stone by pouring the molten lead ,nto the cavities of the letters to ren* ■ der them legible and at the same time to preserve them from the action of the weather. 1 ++++++*+ + + * + + +, * I)R. L. L. CORDELL +, i * — *\ * Graduate Veterinarian +, + — ♦ + Hospital and Residence, 2nd and ♦ + English Sts. + * HOAGLAND, INDIANA + + Telephone—2 rings on 42 + ■h Will answer calls Day or Night. + ++++♦+* + + + + + + + Dr. C. V, Connell VETERINARIAN OFFICE—HORSE SALE BARN FIRST STREET Calls Answered Day or Night. IT none Residence 102

HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE 4 CO. Wishes Everyone a Happy and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR IN 1918 WE WISH TO THANK OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS FOR MAKING THE YEAR 1917 THE MOST SUCCESSFUL WE HAVE EVER HAD AND WE HOPE OUR ENDEAVORS TO GIVE YOU THE BEST SERVICE AND HIGHEST QUALITIES AT THE LOWEST PRICES WERE SO SUCCESSFUL IN THE PAST YEAR, THAT YOU WILL HELP TO MAKE 1918 A STILL BETTER YEAR FOR BOTH.

The Thrift Club OF THE Peoples Loan and Trust Co. are enrolling members every day. Have you secured \ our mem bership? Come in and let us explain the advantage ol being a member of our Christmas Thrift Club There are plans for saving offered in this club which ate suited to the needs and desires of everybody—young and old, rich and poor, city people and country folks. \ Any amount can be accumulated on these plans tor C hristmas next year, or for any other purpose, by depositing small sums in the dub fund with weekly or monthly regularity. We pay 4 per cent interest on Thrift Club Deposits. Come in and join today. THE PEOPLES LOAN AND TRUST CO. The Home of the THRIFT SAVINGS CLUB

THRIFT STAMPS (Continued from Page One) St. Vincent de Paul —Mrs. A. Koiinc, chairman. Catholic Ladies of Columbia —Mrs. L A. Holthouse. chairman. MORE ENROLL. George .Massone and Joseph M. Kearney are two more who have given in their applications for enrollment In the U. R. Public Service Reserve, with Dan Erwin, enrolling agent for Adams county. Democrat Want Ads Pay WE APPRECIATE YOUR 1 MANY FAVORS AND WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR THE PEOPLES LOAN AND TRUST CO.

PUBLIC SALE OF CATTLE The undersigned will offer for sale at public auction at the Decatur Horse Sale Barns, on Wednesday, January 2, 1918, beginning at 12:00 o’clock the following head of cattle: 30 HEAD OF CATTLE Fifteen cows, with calves by side, 15 springers, w ill be tresh soon. These cows are extra good ones and consist of ten good grade Holsteins and thirty Durhams. SALE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE. Terms:—A credit of 0 months will be given, the purchaser giving note with approved security, bearing 8 per cent interest from date. No stock removed until settler for. Butler & Ahr JOHN SPL HLER, Auct. she strength of a financial institution lies not a one in its capital and assets, but as much in its hon--7 * a,K * ability, the character and standing of the men who conduct its affairs. ... P re * e niinent under any of these tests. >an invites additions to its list of customers. WE OFFER THE BEST SERVICE ALIKE TO 1 HOSE OF LARGE AND SMALL MEANS.