Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 47, Decatur, Adams County, 23 February 1918 — Page 2

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Indiana, as second-class matter The big offensive is breaking on the western front according to re|>orts and the items of news from that source. I'pon tin outcome we are told by ex(torts depends the cessation of hostilities. even more than may be imagni-1 ed by the average reader Should the! Germans win we are in for a serious time of it while just as sure, if they should lose, it is expected, peace may come quickly. Chairman Greathouse of the state committee announced in ringing words the position the democratic party will take tn the present campaign. backing President Wilson to the limit He spoke out loud and clear and there was no doubt as to his meaning. The several hundred men and women who heard him realized the importance of the occasion and'cheered the splendid leader to the echo. Don't put tiff paying for your pais’r The Daily Democrat is making a straight cut effort to renew subs< rile ers at this time, that we may thus take advantage of the opportunities

offered to buy our stock at the righ prices, and thus provide you with live and up to date paper without ir erasing the cost to you. It's a hat' job but with your continued suppor v.f can do it. we fed sure. Don't la' your letter aside and forget it for it' important, especially to us. We have a month in which to organ ize Adams county in preparation so the Third Liberty Loan drive and thi: should be ample. Each township is t< have ns quote and each «iii be e* pected to carry a pro rato share. T< fail in this drive will mean a direct tax. Isn't it much better that you bar your money to the government and re ceive interest thereon, in preference to (laying a heavy tax? Think about it and then get ready to take oft your coat and go to work. A father and son banquet was scheduled for the Greensburg Young Men s Christian Associatii n one night this week. In other places as well an effort is being made to start the father ami son movement. It is a sad commentary on our modern method of living that such a movement should be necessary, yet all of us can realize that there is plenty of room for such meetings. Some fathers have very nice sons, if they only realized it. and there are a great many hoys who do not appreciate their fathers for the reason

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that they never have been properly in- < traduced Indianapolis News, i x - The meeting of the democratic ed (tors which dosed yesterday at Indtana|«dis was the best one held in yars There was plenty of enthusiasm. patriotism and earnestness and the indications are that the pencil pushers of Indiana will keep thing' moving during the year The addresses by Henry Wilson. Meredith Nicholson. Congressman Ferris of Oklahoma. Oscar Cravens, were all good, the music was excellent and the speeches by Charles Greathouse, state chairman, and Secretary Fred VanNuys and Claude Bowers were so full of ginger, they bro tight the crowd to its feet time and time again It was a real meeting and its effect will he feld in Indiana •;::::: x:x: x: x:x: x: x; ;:r. x: :x x* I SOGItTY I U—-I WEEKLY SOCIAL CALENDAR Monday ti.-cL zVI 1— 1 i,.htonuf cit'.

Ruth Circle— Florence Lichtenstetger. "But after thirty most women have come to receive happiness hesitantly, like a wary small boy finding a package on the first of 1 April. Is it real —or unreal? Ute 1 you know, is the grand old April i Fooler.—lda M Evans.” 1 It was Mrs. Harry Poling, instead of ‘ Mrs Harry Fisher, who was an as. Ist--1 ant hostess to the Do Your Best Class Misses Winifred Clark and Anna Dowling spent the day with Mist Kathleen Haetling in Fort Wayne. The Ruth Circle of the Christian church will meet Monday evening ‘ with Miss Florence Lithtensteiger * Mission work among the Indian' of of America was studied by the Queen Esthers last evening at the home of 1 Ireta Beavers Miss Ramona Smith I was leader A song by Cecil Andrews i and a Riley reading by Josephine Myers; with another reading by Miss Virginia Cravens were highly enjoyed. Apples and pop ecru were served.

Henceforth, however, refreshments will be dispensed with. The girls brought their knitting and have takn- en up the knitting of six-inch squares r which will lie joined into a comfort for the Belgian and other war refugees. A letter from Lutie Duke, the girl the o society is supporting in school at Ausk. tin. Texas, was read The remainder of the mite boxes were turned in at this time also. ■t n Miss Ruth Gay entertained the women teachers of the high school at six o'clock dinner Thursday evening. e after which they knitted and worked ;t - on the high school service flag, r Guests were Misses Cravens, Cook. Ossenl ere. Boyers. Rackstraw anl Mutchler. i- The members of the Phoebe Bible s class of the Reformed Sunday school g and their husbands had a mast delightful time at their annual banquet last evening held at the home of Re- ' and Mrs Stolte. The decorations of - tlie home were the “Stars and the : Stripes.’’ Place cards and center pieces of the twelve or more small ( tables were 'home-made” and bote .homage to George Washington The! entertainment conveyed patriotism. ' The dinner which was no minor sea- ■ ture was declared good by all. which proves that substitutes can be relished. —Contributed. i • The Gec’-et- Waahtegtoh social given for the Pastoral Helpers of the Christian church by the Ways and Means Committee at the home of Mrs. G. T. Burk yesterday afternoon was a most enjoyable one. Flags and bunting and pictures of the honored Father of the Country beautified the home anti the entertainment was carried out appropriately. After the regular business period, which followed the d»votionals load by the pastor, the Rev. W. Paul ?>lar:-.h.'bo time was given to social enjoyment. In a liberty contest, Mrs. V. C. Knepper won the prize. ' A trip through the white house” and "what one sees on a flag” were two other appropriate contests prize winners being Miss Strem and 1 Mrs. Durkin. The refreshments were carried out in away ‘ pretty to look at. as well as | tempting to the palate. 'The fruit salad was topiiod with whipped cream sttrI mounted by a red cherry, and the cakes were in hatchet shape, reminding one or the story of George Washhngton and his hatchet. About sixty {enjoyed the affair. I The many friends of Charles Haw ’kins and family of Washington townI ship gave them a farewell surprise I" dn-'sih.i’- eveninj’. before they • for flteit new home in the western part of the township. The

evening was spent in games, music and a social good time, and later on un oyster suppei was enjoyed by all Those present were: A Z Smith aud family. Irene. Lowell, Ralph. Orley. Mabel. Marion. Ruth. Roy and Veda; Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Grimm and family. Francis and Lase; Mrs. Yost and family. Otis. Calvin. Oscar. Mary and Leia; Mr and Mrs Harve lainniimau and son. Don; Mr. amt Mrs. Marion Reber and family. Byron. Al bert. Glenn. Chalmer and Evelyn; Mr. and Mrs H E. Williams. Mrs. Elva Ritter and children. Leon and Audrey; Mrs. Laura Strickler and son. Robert; Harry Crownover. Dee Smith. Bert Smith. Prank Moeschherger, Emery Hawkins. Mr and Mrs. Asa Tucker and family. Cecil. Celia. Fausts; Mrs. Jones and daugh ter. Rhoda; Flossie Smith, Hazel Sunday. J COURT | ; S4x:xxatxixxxx3KsxuixFx:x I Thus far in February thirteen mar riage licenses have been issued This I is quite an increase over last month when but four were issued in the en tire month. I U SWEATERS ARE APPRECIATED ! J. D. Winans has received a letter from his son. who is in the service saying that the sweaters, socks and other goods furnished by the Red Cross, have proven a wonderful help He says he doubts if the people at home realize how necessary the sweaters atid other articles of wear ing apparel have proven He was in service on board one of the vessels and he said he believed that a num her of times he and others of the crew would have been paralyzed from the cold had it not been for the protection given by the articles fur nished by the Red Cross. He says the boys sure appreciate them and urges the women to keep on making them o - RECEIVE BANNER OF HONOR George Runyon, record keeper fot' the Maccabees <f I-afayette was here last evening as a guest of the loca. Tent when he turned over to them the state banner, won for having securet the greatest number of members dur ing the least half year The banner

s was accepted by the local record keep s er. John latgan. and these two. with members of the local board, gave in s teresting talks. A lap lunch was pro r vided during the social. The Decatut Tent will make an effort to keep th< ‘ banner permanently, which will ■ their right if they again take in the r greatest number of members daring : the next six mon'; s. If not. the local record keeper passes the banner on t 1 the tent which does. ! HELPING MR. HOOVER. The Decatur Produce company is i running a series of advertisements urging the production of more poul try and eggs to help in the present crisis. This is done patriotically, to heip the cause and not for any per sonal gain. The articles appear each day at the top of the market page and your attention to them is earn estly called. Read these articles - carefully and follow the requests. o MONTAGUES HERE TONIGHT The second number of the Masonic < lecture course will be held at the hall c this evening at eight o’clock The en , Itertainment is one of the best <>n the t circuit this year. The Montague Com (] ) any in light opera. Season tic ket , are good. Single admissions are lift' ( cents for adults and 25 cents for chil f dren fifteen or under MRS. DUTCHER VERY ILL. Mrs. Harvey Ginter came from J. Craigville to he with her mother, t Mrs. Nancy Dutcher, who is very ill c of a complication of ailments. Mrs. 1 Ginter's children are also ill of ( whooping cough, and Earl, seven- t year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles c Nffeler, who is a grandson of Mrs. 1 Dutcher, is very ill of pneumonia. SHOOK HANDS AGAIN 1 James D. Hoeman, of St. Marys j township, was in town today and , shook hands with William Biackbum , i n the fifty-second anniversary of the day that M". Hoffman, who came here from Pennsylvania, rode down from Fort Wayne on the stage coach with Norval and William Blackburn. < . I WAR JINGLES 1 .. To market, to market, to buy a Thrift » Stamp. i. Home again, home again, clanipitty ciani|>! . To market, to market, for Stami> Number Two. Home again, home again, ricketty-roo! | F. G 1;.. in a Line O Type or Two. o Mrs. John Barnhart went to Van Buren. Indiana, today, for a two week'’ visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Y oung.

WASHINGTON S BIRTHDAY Yesterday all there was a teel ing of patriotism. never before exper fenced in this ward In the morning, chapel exercise was attended by all the children who sang patriotic songs, after which they listened to a talk given bv Mr. G T. Burk of this city He told the children of his visit to the home and tomb of Washingtom And all who ever listened to Mr Burk knows what a treat the children enjoyed. Mr. Burk told of the grand old mansion on the Potomac. Describing each room and of the guards there and how the* were payed. He described the grounds and gre houses; told just what kind of a bug gv he had and the harness that went with it. He said that no horse had either for 70 years. » Mr. Burk also described the na - academy at Annaiwlls and the grounds there Shortly after Mr Burk s speech was finished, everv Isiy. girl and teacher was made happy by the arrival of the ong looked for Riley bust and picture >f the old swimming hole The pupils, shortly after rechristening the school sent for the bust and picture, but the first was lost by the express company tnd tlw line wSit only makes tin more appreciative now The bust as a fine one of our Hoo ■e’r poet. I? teehee high s an oil painting. 30x40 inches which makes every boy wish school was out ind that he might take the leap from he old diving log. The last quarter of the day was tpent in singing songs of Washington tnd telling stories of his life. And he best number on the program wahe announcement that the Junior Red row had reached the top with all >aid up memberships. —Contributed. , ——o- '■ — ~ ! PUBLIC SALE. We. the undersigned, will offer for sale at public auction on what is known as the Ada Rose farm. 1H j miles south of Pleasant Mills. - s I niles east of Willshire. Ohio, on Mar. 4. 1918. beginning at Ift o'clock a. m . Six Head of Horses: Black mare. I leavv in foal, weight 14ft0. 7 years I dd; roan mare. Ift years old. weight' 1200' sorrel gelding, coming 3 years dd. weight about 1100; driving colt, oming 2 years old . sorrel horse com ing 10 years old; black mare. 2 years! ild . Cattle: Guernsey cow. will be fresh Ist of August; black cow. will be fresh by day of sale; part Holtteinstein heifer. I black heifer; Jerey cow. with calf by side; black Jersev cow. 3 years old. will be fresh n April; 2 yearling heifers. Hogs: Two shoats. weight about 150 pounds tach. Implements: Seven-foot Milwaukee binder. Milwaukee mower. 11. Case riding breaking plow. Clipper walking breaking plow, spring ooth lever harrow. Brown corn plow, double shovel plow. Turnbull wagon ind box. Moline riding breaking Plow. Gibbs riding breaking plow, set lump boards, set breeching harness. I set single buggy harness, cab rig. 175] shocks com in field. 50 bu. oats in bin. 3L> tons hay. One dozen full blood Light Brahma chickens. 2 cockerels. Terms. Sums of $5.00 and under, cash. Over that amount a credit of 12 months will be given, the purehas 3r giving bankable note, bearing 8 □er tent interest after 6 months; 3 •ter cent oft for cash. No goods removed until settled for. GEORGE MATHEWSON DAVID ARCHER Harry Daniels. Auct. A. M Mauiler. Clerk Lunch served by the Ladies' aid of Pleasant Mills. 23-25-28-1 PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale it his residence. 1 mile south. 4 miles east and l, mile south of Monroe. Indiana. known as YVm Frazier farm, in Tuesday. March 5. 1918. the following property, to-wit. sale beginning it 10:30 a. m : Two Head Horses: Bay mare, weight about 1500. 7 years old; sorrel mare, weight about 1200. 4 years old; span mules. Three Head Cattle: Cow. 4 years old. will be fresh in April; 2 yearling heifers. Brood sow. 9 head shoats; 6 dozen chickens. White Leghorns; 30 bu. seed oats; 50 bu. corn in crib; 2 tons mixed hay. Osborn disc. Oliver riding cultivator, new Deere riding plow. 60-tooth spike harrow. Turnbull wagon, good as new; set hay ladders. set work harness, and other articles. Terms:—All sums of $5 and under cash; all/'ei- $5.00 nine months time on approved notes; interest at 8 per cent. No property to lie removed until settled for. JESSE WELCH. Harry Daniels. Auct. Lunch will be served on the ground. 23-26 27-28 Berber Daner. a student at Wittenberg college. Springfield. Ohio, is spending the week-end with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H F. Daner, of Line street. © K?” © Great Remedy CASCARAK QUININE Th* standard cold cure for 23 years—in tablet form -safe, sure, no opiat*» —ruret mid in 24 lNM$r« grip 3 d*ys. Mcneyback.fitfaiis. Get the genuine with Red top ind Mr Hill s picture on ii. Costs less, fives more, saves mnnev. I 1 24 Tablets for 25c. •MUUvm At Any Drug Store WhLkjr jaa»—r *• * -

PIANO I > SALE sl|| We are agents for the well known pianos I ■ILjAZ and players I MU Jit I V/M’ I P s C KARO 1 ? i AMM SCHAAF. M^e« Chicago l a M JANSSEN \ A MITCHLESS MILTON 2 pease Isgp ! r.\ We will take in your old instrument, al- .‘JR I / lowing you an exchange tor any Player J) Piano. Do not buy until you have seen us. YA6ER BROS. & REINKING |J

Did You See .... I. HUM -I Our Full Page Advertisement In This Week’s Saturday Evening Post Page 83 LOOK FOR IT - H. KNAPP & SON: XOTICE OF <;l XKUIIV* 9 41. K OF HF 41. ESTATE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned guardian of the estate of Maria Robison will, by order of the Adams circuit court, offer for sale at private sale on and after Saturday. Ike 2nd l?ay of March. ISK a: Hu- law office <■( Hooper * Lenhart at No. 157 South Second street. Decatur. Indiana, the fee simple of the following described real estate, towit: Parcel No. 1 All that part of the southeast <tuarter of the southeast quarter of section twenty-one (21). township twenty-eigh. C2SI north, of rang,- fourteen <l4l east, lying east of the Piqua and Cort Wayne road, containing live acres, more or less Parcel No. 2. All that part of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of sec tion twenty-one <2l) in township ' wentv-eight '2'l north, of range fourteen <l4> cast, lying west of th>- Piqua and Cort Warne road, except tlie right of way of the Cincinnati. Ith hmor<; and Cort Wayne Railroad. < . ept -tiso the right of way of the Fort Wayne and. Uecatur Interurban Raitroad, containing after said ex <-pt:ons thlrty-iive acres, more or less. First parcel appraised at $7<>0.90. ftecond parrel appraised at 12500.00. Terms of sale. One-thi d cash on date of sale, onethird in twelve months and one-third In twenty-four months from date: of sale. Deferred payments to hear Interest at 6 per • ent per annum from date and to be se< med by mortgage on said real estate. No hid will be received for less than the full appraised value thereof. Purchaser to have the privilege of paying all cash, if so desired L HURT LENHART, Guardian. Paul G. Hooper. Atty. 8-15-22 A New Filling Station [ INDIAN GASOLINE And INDIAN KEROSENE • i Drive up and let us fill •,your tank, then check up and convince yourself there is a difference in mileage .obtained. H. KNAPP 4 SON

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