Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 11, Decatur, Adams County, 12 January 1918 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT' Publlahad Kv«ry Evening Except j Sunday by The Decutur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Ratss Per Weak, by carrier.. h .... 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 16 00 Per Month, by mall 16 cents Per Year, by mall 13.00 Single Copies 1 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofllce in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. Pay your hulis, -ripll.in to the Daily Democrat now. By doing it in advance you save titty cents and you confer a ijivi r Hints appreciated. There will be no services tomorrow in many of the churches over the county but this need not prevent you re membering it is a holy day and to observe it as such in your own home. But after all what if you were in the trenches today? Remember that no difference how much you are incon-' venienced by this weather, there are those w’ho are suffering as much or more. These are hard days and every citizen must measure up. The first union service of the churches of Decatur will lie held tomorrow evening, at the Presbyterian church and the publiois it\vited. The change is made to save fuel and is .i worthy effort. We hope that from this union will come great inspiration and a greater effort for the good of the community. The business houses will close early if this weather continues, in fact, they might as well remain dosed so far as doing a profitable business is concerned. This is a good time to join the "Save a shovel of coal a day" for it is said that this small amount if really <bme by every user in the I'nited States would make up a large portion of the shortage. Beginning with Monday the dry goods, sitae stores, clothing, five and ten cent stores, hardware, implement, harness, furniture and jewelry stores will open at eight o'clock in the morn ing and close at five, while the fuel situation - remains serious. The groceries aud drug stores will open at 6:30 and dose at 6:00. Make your arrangements accordingly. We are in the midst of the most serious crisis. Decatur and Atlants county ever met. It takes a stout heart, willing hands and a determined mind to heat it and its up to every person to not oniv take care of his own home and shop but to help his I neighbor. Keep your eye out for the fellow who is suffering. A basket of I coal today is worth more than a bask- ■ et of Christmas dinner. A few days J of this weather will make the worst ( situation the middle west ever knew ] and it's serious. It would be bad < enough if there was sufficient fuel, but I with the worst shortage of coal ever ' t known and with the roads impassible there is bound to I e great suffering, j

Silk Shirts Greatly Reduced We have a beautiful line of Silk Shirts which we want to close out at once and we have put prices on that will move them, so do not delay about looking them over. Silk Shirls lhal were $6.50, now $4.95 Silk Shirls lhal were $5.00, now $3.65 Silk Shirls lhal were SI.OO, now $2.65 Silk Shirls lhal were $3.50, now $1.95 10 Shirls. size 11. I<S Shirls, size 15* j. 12 Shirts, si/c11 1 .. 1N Shirls, si/e 16. 2 Shirls, size 15. 3 Shirls. size Hi 1 ■. 4’ ■ — The Myers-Dailey Company.!: SUITS THAT SUIT '«

| SOCIETY WEEKLY SOCIAL CALENDAR Saturday Home Guards Helen Russell. There is no dearth of kindness In this world of ours. Only iu our blindness We gather thorns for flowers. Massey. The bad weather prevented many from coming, but there were eighteen at the meeting of the Pocahontas Needle club hist evening. Mrs. Alina McConnell had eleven in the first knitters' class and this will meet every Friday evening for work. Refrestiuients were served by the hostesses. With forty or n--.-«» present, the Maccabees had a ..tn- lime after then regular Imlge meeting la t ight. The losing side iu a,t« tin :. , übership campaign banqueted the winning side, and oysters aud other good thing comprised the supper. The Methodist Mite society women knitted and sewed for Red Cross yes terday afternoon at the parsonage nd listened to an excellent program. This consisted of a pallet’. ' The Sphere ol Women in the Church, by Mrs. Ed Beery: and a vocal solo by Mrs. J. (). Seliemeyer. Mrs. D. E. Hower, of Muskegon. Mich , was an out ol town guest. The snowy weather ot last evening did not keep fifteen loyal members of the V. I’. A. of the Evangelical church from meeting at the home of Dr. ami Mrs. I). L Burgener for their regular monthly business meeting Business of importance came up before the members present and a good live meeting was held The host aud hostess were assisted by Byford Macy and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Garard in set ving light refreshments conforming with the food conservation. There were fifty or more attending the installation of officers of the Yeomen lodge last evening. National Director Vrooman. of Des Moines, installed. Games w-ere played during the social following the work, and Mr. Vrooman and Herman Meyers gave several readings. State Manager Duke, of Indianapolis, was also a guest. The C. U. B. I. girls had a business • meeting at the home of Florence Holt- . house last evening, but enjoyed a social afterwards, with music by Florence Bremerkamp and ethers. Refreshments were served. Misses Celia and Cecil Andrews were hostesses to the Queen Esthers society last evening. In the alwemx’ of Doris DeVoss, leader. Miss Rutn Parrish was in charge ot the studyon "The Children of the Orient." Excellent refreshments were provided It was decided to hold a public meeting the first Friday evening in February at the home of Mrs. J. T. Myers, who will be assisted by Mrs. <). 1.. Vance and Ruth Parrish. A musical program, in charge of Delia Andrews and Beta Beavers, will be given. Mr;. William Gilpin, of Duluth. Minn., wist an out of town guest. The Eastern Star members had many guests last evening at thenmeeting when the installation of officers look place. Mrs .1. S. Peterson, who retires after nine years as Worthy Matron, was installing officer, and also gave a farewell speech. Her sister. Mrs. D. E. Smith, who succeeds her in this office, gave a talk, as did G. T. Burk and other members. Following the installtit ion. refreshments of sandwiches, pickles and coffee were provided. Elective officers wet' named some time ago. Those appointed, who took their place last evening, were: Adah, Mrs. O. 11. Odell; Ruth. Mrs. Hugh Hite; Esther, Mrs. I. A.'

i’Kiilver: Martha, Mrs. Tom Vail; Elec|.tu, Mlns Agnes Giilig During the first I period the annual business came up. [’reports of secretary and treasurer I showing the Eastern Star in a properous condition. The meeting nlglii has been changed from Friday evenings to Thursday, and the regular meeting nights will be the second ami fourth Thursdays In em h month. A very splendid meeting of the Pastoral Helpers of the Christian church was held at the home of Mrs. Noah Mangold. Friday afternoon . After the usual business that comes , before the society a yearly report was , read showing that there was over sim> j in the treasury after all bills were paid i One hundred dollars of the amount . 1 was placed in the 11000.00 Hind the J Pastoral Helpers pledged for the i building of a new Christian church in Decatur. A more efficient organization of the Pastoral Helpers was plan ‘ tied for the coming year, and the 1 ‘ ladies said they would do twice as II much as in the past year for the '•'church. The following committees were aplminted: Flower committee: I Mrs. G. T. Burk. Mrs. W. Paul Marsh ' Mrs C. R Weave) : Visiting commit i tee: Mrs. Noah Mangold. Mrs. Geo. i Mount. Mrs. G. 'l'. Burk; Sick commit-; tee Mrs. Irene Steele. Mrs. William, s Engle. Mrs Ida Chronister: Ixjokoui I committee: Mrs. Irene. Steele. Mrs , J. W. Rabbin. Mrs. Nora Mangold. f Ways and means committee for Feb , ruary: Mrs. G. T. Burk. Mrs. C. 11 .Weaver. Mrs. Irene Steele. Mrs. Rub) Baker. Mrs Geo. Mount -Contributed J 6 OOR T [ Amos Hirschey and Peter J. Baum: gartner were witnesses of the will ot I William Speicher, executed May -. v 1917. and probated here yesterday. Hi gives to the Mission House of the Re g formed church near Sheboygan. Wis. to the Reformed Orphans’ hom'at Fort Wayne. $25; to the Indiana 4 Mission Station near Black River ’■ Wis.. $25: ami to the Chinese Mission fund of the German Reformed church $25. The remainder of the estate - left to the widow. Rosette Speicher for her life, with full right to manage ‘ and control same without accounting 1 to anyone. At her death, what is left is to be divided equally among the .'children. Two sons. William and Ed . ward, are to have first right of buying the old home place at a reasonable price. If they have jnsutficient cash t( pay for same, the other heirs are t< accept their notes therefore, the noteto draw interest at not more than five t percent annually. The court house, too. was "dead as I a door-nail" whatever that means. 1 things being practically at a standstill. as far as any new business was ■ concerned. At a late hour this afternoon. no marriage lifrtises had .been issued. | Not one marriage license had been I issued this month, according to the , records this morning, but twelve days l of the month nearly gone. During the same time of January last year eight were granted. Real estate transfers: David Weil- . ing to Veronica Wel ling, lot 22. Preble S9OO. .1 Certificate of the election of Amo Zimmerman, trustee of the Missionary .'church at I.inn Grove for three years was filed with the county recorde--. Aaron (’. Augsburget : also certificate of election of James Hoagland, trustee of the Kekionga K. of C. lodge for three years. A UNION SERVICE - (Continued front Page One) Will be held as advertised but if it runHuues void. the meeting will be postponed. “NOTICE! - Owing to (he severe weather we could not cover our milk route today. A supply has been left at the restaurants. Get it there today. We will cover the route tomorrow, if possible. ZIMMERMAN MILK CO. ~THE COAI“sITUATION We have made every effort possible to get coal to the people today but It is a physical impossibility. Our men cannot stand it and the horses cannot get through. We know how badly you need it. ami we will get it to you just as soon as we can. If the wind lays [tonight we will deliver coal tomorrow —Sunday. E. U CARROLL A SON. Very few young ladies were out today walking leisurely about the strei-ts, which means that the weather was very, very- cold, indeed. Vic ’reins, with record-, no waiter he-- i old and other indoor attractions, were < luore appealing. I

AT THE CHURCHES ST. MARYS CHURCH First Mass. 7:30. High Mass, k:80. * Christian Doctrine. 2:00. Devotional Hour. 2:30. y Benediction. 3:30. *1 Rev. J. A .Seimetz. Pastor. .— -a ; BAPTIST CHURCH , Sunday school 9:30 a. in.. Mr. S h Hite, superintendent The Ministerial Association by J , agreeing to unite the evening service put all the people on their honor and ask that they will till their own churches in the morning, and overflow (lie evening union services. In thi • I know the association shall not l>e diappointed, for the people will do their part in helping at this time. They cm ( lie counted on. So let us have lull houses this Sunday morning Come ( early to Sunday school and stay for the morning worship, which is at 10:30, topic; "The Second Coming ol Christ." There will be no B. Y. P. U. nor evening service as we will unite with the union service at the Presbyterian church. To you and yours a very urging invitation is given. J. G- Butler. Pastor. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Owing to the shortage ami the ex treme amount of coal it would take to heat the church tomorrow, the board I of this church has deemed it ne< es- | sary to drop the services tomorrow , Let each one sanctify the Holy Day tomorrow by home services. A. W. HINZ, Pastor • By order of Official Boa:d. ZTON REFORMED CHURCH. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m M. Kirsch, superintendent. No morning services. Christian Endeavor services. 6:15: topic. "Young Christians Reaching I'pward." Leader. Della Seliemeyer. English preaching services. 7:00 p. m. Rev F. W. Kratz. Ph D. of Ft. Wayne, will present the expansion campaign. The pastor is hoping for a large attendance to hear the expansion campaign presented by the Fort Wayne pastor. Make every effort to be present. L. W. STOLTE. METHODIST CHURCH. 9:00 a. m.. Sunday school. 1*0:15, morning services. Sermon by Rev. I'. S. A. Bridge, of Simpson church. Fort Wayne. 2:00 p. m., Junior League. The members will remember that the union services will be held tomorrow evening at the Presbyterian church, and you are urged to attend. ■ —o — CHRISTIAN CHURCH Unified services. Bibi® school beginning at 9:30 a. m. sharp. Dr. Burt Mangold, superintendent. Classes for every one. . Start the new year right by starting to Bible school. Don't forget the Men's Brotherhood class that meats each Sunday at the Christian church. This is the one that has so many debates on all of the current topics of ' the day.- Their next debate will be held at the home of Mr. J W Rabbitt on South Tenth street. Thursday night They will debate on the question, resolved: That the United States shoul i own and operate the railroads.” This is a question that is of interest to ail thinking men of today and theie should be a large number attend this meeting. Morning worship and communion at 19:30 a. m. Subject of the uiornitig sermon. "Religious Cauioufiaging” If you are not a member of some other church in the city and wish to attend a service • some where you will be welcome at the Christian church. Come to the "little wooden church around the corner." Come to- the church that has for its motto: “No Creed, but the Christ" and “No Book, but the Bible.” No evening service at the Christian church. We are only too glad to unite with the other churches for the Sun day evening service in interest of the conservation of coal in our county. Now ief u>! make the liest of the opportunity that is ours as Christian 1 people ami learn to understand one an-1 other better, and see that we can do' a great deal et' good in getting bettor , acquainted as churches. ’ I la’t every man. woman ami chill make a special effort to attend the Sunday evening service at the Presbyterian church. Come let us fill the Ixyrd's House to overflowing. No services at the Christian church, unless tile weather moderates consid- ( erably. i W. Paul Marsh. Pastor. EVANGELICAL CHURCH There will be no Sunday school or Hiornlug ervice-- <t th-- !■:> jnjdi. , church Sunday. W. S. MILLS, Pastor. 1

Asthma . There i» no ,<culf * relist i« A brought by Ji | NT -'-'i 1 111 r~ 1 n ; +++++ +++ +++^ * : + * *i ”Xer stop them from assemblhut llt the city hall this morning and <Oll tn . work of classifying the regtuuie the woik 01 ( , trant s. Classifi. ations made by tne board were: Kolla r. Jackson. Decatur, ( ass rlo vd Buckmaster. Wren. a-” Hugh E. Richey. Ossian. Class 4 Ralph L. Schnepp. Decatur. ( lass Robert E. Garard. Decatur. Class . -Prue L. Miller. Decatur. < lass Walter Bultemeier. Decatur. Noah Neuenschwander, Berne. Class 4; non-combatant. Charley Wise. Decatur. Class 5. Jacob J. Wagoner. Decatur Class 4. Herman Hogg. Decatur. Class Edward L. Shoemaker. Hattiesburg Class 5. Heber B. Founer, Hattiesburg Class 5. Earl J. Crozier. Decatur. < lass •> Henry M. Cook. Decatur. Class 4. Henry Moser. Berne. Class 5; non-combatant. Samuel Flueckiger. Monroe. Class 1; non-combatant. Oswin Zuenher. Berne. Class 1; noncombatant. ; Jepthan Zuercher, Berne. Class 1; non-combatant. Bert C. Pickett. Geneva. Class 4 Daniel J. Zeaser, Decatur. Class 1. John C. Eckrote. Geneva. Class 1. Samuel Scott, Decatur. Class 4. Leroy Cable. Preble. Class 5. The following were referred to the district board because of occupation al or agricultural claims: Fred Reinking. Decatur; Charles Hoffman, Decatur; Elmer D. Johnson. Decatur; John W. Bittner. Decatur; Harvey L. Tiernan. Decatur; Jacob Haggard. Monroe; Clinton L. Stevens. Decatur. —(j. CIGAR MEN MET TODAY Owners and managers of cigar stores’ met this morning to discuss the proposed closing of their places of business, during certain hours of the week days and Sundays. They are anxious to do their full share in the efforts to save fuel and they discussed honestly and earnestly how best they ; an do this. Owing to the fact that they all operate some other branch with their business—barber shop, news stand, billiards, candy or some jside line, makes it a hard question to decide. They agreed however, to do the very best they can ami it is assured they will close as early as they can each day during the present crisis. They have a heavy expense especially so these days when they are taxed heavily for various war purposes and like every other business man. the manager is trying to make both ends meet. They will decide definitely Monday as to dosing hours and will announce them then. They want the public to know that they are in sympathy with the efforts being made to save fuel ami that they will do every thing within reason to aid. o BREAKFAST IS READY “Breakfast is ready." Does this find you snuggled in bed, or. hands in pockets, on the alert, waiting—smelling those delicious corn cakes and ready to start a food riot to get one of them? And the best ot' it is. you're helping our cause against the kaiser by eating them. Breakfast I. Oranges Corn Cakes Maple Syrup Coffee Milk Breakfast II . Baked Apples Cornmeal Griddle Cakes Broiled Liver Coffee Breakfast 111 Oatmeal with Dates Golden Corn Cakes Corn Syrup Milk 1 Recipe for Corn Cakes, Cornmeal Griddle Cakes or Golden Corn Cakes. 1 cup corn meal. 1 cup boiling milk, sail. 1 tablespoon dripping. 1 1 tablespoon mdasses. 1 tcasppou baking ponder. 2 eggs. I Put corn meal in bowl, cover with boiling milk, add the salt, fat aud molasses. and when cold the baking powder and eggs which have been beaten until light. Mix well together and bake on a hot griddle. o R. O. Soldner. of Berne, was in the city today. Mont H. Fee arrived last evening from libs regular business trip as a traveling salesman for the Renton Baking Powder Company. _o AGENT WANTED—For Oldsmobile for Decatur and vidiiity. Wonderful propositinn. —Greiger-SMnhart Co.. 122 W. 1 Jefferson St., Ft. Wayne, Ind. '

ho k«ves the best business opportunitv I T< comes»het' hd* to take ~dvanlW!ol «• I | T TAKES MONEY ALWAYS to take advantage t s ; such opportunit). ARE YOU PREPARE 1 ! TODAY? I IF NOT. you cannot do a better thing than to start at account To-Day. 11- vol are really ambitious to succeed you will n« neglect “his first opportunity and invitation. _ ■ _ .1 ■ I ~. . :J ..... ;y; y;;3T.X:323232 3232323232323232323V..:::3T.3)| BONDS I Bonds of The First Liberty Loan have been re I L . a H ceived. Those holding our receipts for Interims H Certificates please present and take up bond. | ( THE PEOPLES LOAN & TRUST CO. I g 3123232 3232323232351323232 3232 3« CST. 32 X) 32323»323232« « R: 32 3232 SKOnSKi32 32 3’2M*B >”'•** oß | SECOND PUBLIC SALE I [ OF EXTRA GOOD MICH COWS | Butler & Ahr will offer for sale at public aue ’i : tion on Wednesday, January 16th. commencing at" t 12:0(1 o’clock at the Decatur Horse Sale Barns. So jj : First Street. 30 HEAD EXTRA GOOD MILCH COWS consisting of Holstcins and Durhams. g These cows are of high grade stock. Farmers s o• 3 | H who bought at the first sale will tell you so. Now is d u the time to buy your cows. Butier & Ahr | JOHN SPUHLER, Auct. 8 ? i;23232.:232.:2-.U::a:'.3:323232323Z32:«U.:23232.:23232323::j:.: ft: 3232 32 3232 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 3232323232323232 32 I NOTICE 0 . jj | Those subscribing and having j | paid for their T—i 1..11.1 ir- 9 SECOND LIBERTY BONDS H — —i H —— —-ji s before November 15th, may, \ [[ by presenting their receipt, i [[ get their bonds 8 ! gl • :: — FIRST RATIONAL [[ Decatur, Indiana.