Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 283, Decatur, Adams County, 3 December 1918 — Page 2

11L1 I)E MOCRAT » Published Every Evening Except 1 Sunday by ' J The Decatur Democrat Company ( JOHN H. HELLER Preaidort , ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subacrlptlon Rate* By Goternmcnt Order. Cant In Advance. k One Week, by carrier 10 cent* One Year, by carrier $5.00 ( One Month, by mail 36 cents Ton <> Months, by mail $1 00 Six Months, by mail $1.76 jj One Year, by mail $3.00 f One Year, at office .....$3 00 | Single Copies 1 cents , Advertising rates made known on * application. Entered at the postofflee in Decatur. Indiana, as second-class matter. Have you shopped for Christmas.’ 1 ICs time, in ta< t it's geting late bat,' you still have time if yon don't waste ■ it. Start toniorA-ow and the job will be much easier. About SIO,OOO worth of War Saving stamps will have to be sold in Adams) county to assure a 100 per cent rec-' ord. When you take up your card, add another or two for good measure. Keep your pledge to take our War Saving stamps and add one or two fer good measure if you can They are good stuff to have, fine and dan iy nay you excellent interest compounded. you can get your money back if you need it. We are expected to take the qudts which was pledged. $436.800. Why don't you? This is the last month. • How about your Chris' mas shopping? Do you realize that its only three, weeks from tomorrow and tha the very articles you have- in mind as • a gits for some one. will be picktd up if you don’t hurry? The De.atur stores are filled with excellent good- - , just the thing for dad, mom. sister, brother, sweetheart and now is the time to make your selection. The great war is ever, much of the anxiety has been iihed. this ought to bj a happy Christmas. Don't put o ; f until the last week your shopping, do it now. Politicians and two by four -tales-i men in the senate and congress semi; to be watching for some opportunity | whereby they can find fault with ( President Wilson. They wish to make 1 him unpopular and they are willing ; to go to any length to do it. They deserve more criticism than they will 1 receive "because they largely control or are controlled by the metropolitan , news; apers. They are playing poli- i tics and they will go the limit, even 1 though i; man not be the best for this ! country. Whoever they are and to ( whatever party they belong they doserve the condemnation of decoct citizens of this country. Thr government is urging the building of roads, the governor is planning for laws that will increase this very important and progressive work. Adtttw county st>- i today on the pro--gram tor next ..ear 'this county is now recognized as one ot the best in j the state for roads and indications are that we will keep up that reputa-

ROBBERS rjr.r£? | ~ r Ti i i■■ -.'■■■ "■ i i i i While our store was robbed last Sunday night, we can still show you a dandy nice line of Xmas presents for the man or boy in your family. Such useful articles as the list below will please any and all of them: Suit of Clothing Neckwear Overcoat Mu tiler Makinaw Hosiery « Sweater Silk Shirt Jersey Stick Pin Pair of Gloves Culf Buttons Suit Case Bath Robe Traveling Ba%r Pajamas All at the most reasonable prices possible. The Myers-Daiiey Company. SUITS THAT SUIT ,

tion. The greatest care should bo used that tho roads may Ik- well built, the foundations propdrly laid] and the specifications complied with. If you live along a road which Is to be improved this year you should a.t a good citizen see that these things t-1 done it’s line to build toads, but. n would be almost criminal not. to' Keep those roads up after they are built and the better tho construction the easier the upkeep. a aosssas&W3r.nj3c.aiasttt::«att«ng 1 SOCIETY | f Club Calendar T uesday. P. 11. Mission Study- At Parsonage ('. L. of Klection K. or < H " Reformed Missionary— Mrs. Fred Reppert. Methodist Missionary Mrs. Joltn Niblick Rebekah and Three Link (Tub—' O. O. F. hall. Tri Kappas -Celia Andrews. Presbyterian Missionary— Mr?. J C. Sutton. Wednesday. Historical (Tub Mrs. lb W. Downs Shakespeare ('tub Red Cross sh. : Community died Cross Sewing— Mrs Phi! Halter (all day.) Tri Kappas Silver Tea Mason' Hall. Thursday, le-nick —Naomi Gass. Evangelical Woman’s Meeting — At Parsonage. ♦ Baptist Aid Mrs. S. K. Shamp. Mt. Pleasant .Mite Society—Mrs. Ed Spangler (all day). Friday. Supper for Evangelical lotus laid ies—(Tmrch Parlor.-p Christian Pastoral Helpers —Mrs. G T. Turk. Better a day of strife Than a century of sleep. Father Ryan. Miss Catherine s-hur entertained a few of iter friends Saturday evening in. In la r . . her < ;,-in. Miss K irn Smitley of Decatur Tl*o«e who etP joyed a good time were the Misers Carol Liddy. I.iteila McClain. Faye Foreman. Louise Hilty and Les-e i Sprutiger and Williard Hirsch.v. La =t evening Miss Faye Foreman also ertortainrd same friends in honor of Miss Smitley.—Herne Witness. The Live Wire class of the Evangelical Sunday school met with Mrs. Eugene Runyon, the teacher, la t evening and enjoyed also, the prt -- cnee of sever:-.! guests—the Ref". \V. S Mills, the assistant superintendent. C E. Hooker: Fr-nch Quinn ml c. E. Lindsey, the last npmed being from th south part of the county; ;-.i!d Mr and Mrs Albert Sellemeyet . A new mem I a r. Christian Mary, was received at this time. Rev. Mills ; resided dit ring the election of officer . when the fi Roving were re named: Chairman. Byford Mary: vice chairman. Thctus 1 locker; secretary. E- - Paget treasurer. Cal Peterson. Patriotic- songs w.-re sung during th-.-sociaL and pop corn balls and tooihsome refreshments for boys were •provided. The Catholic Ladies’ of Columbia will me.-t this evening at the- K. of C. hall fer iMe election of officers, instead of meeting last night. Miss Florence Leichter.sieigrr. pr-s ident. entertained the Ruth Circle of the Christian church las* evening, Mary Erwin and Mrs. Ward Cline. Dorothy Enos and Madeleine Mar-h being guc-sis. The girls decided to I- have a Christmas gift exchange i-i i three weeks at the home of Miss Esther Enos, plans living nuule for

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th s. A number of other business inattcrs were discussed and u good ) social time enjoyed also Mrs. Elgin King and Mrs. A. D. Artman will entertain the Three Link club this evening after the Uehekah lodge meeting. The Historical club will tiu-i-t Ued- ( nesday afternon with Mrs. D. " Downs. A good attendunce is desired. ThV Tri Kapna liberty or silver tea at the Masonic hail tomorrow afternoon from three to five will - I mingling of man.'' who will drink i [ cup of tea with the hostesses and II listen to a good program of music-, j| The girls invite everybody to come 11and be their guests on this occasion. The proceeds will be used by the girls in paying for their liberty bond. The Home Mission Study class of the I'nited Brethren church will meet * this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the parsonage* when it takes tip the study 1 of the book, “The Path of Labor.” The name of Mrs. Clarence Baughman. who was elected superintend- r of the primary department, in charge of the,basement classes, was omitted from th-* list of I n.teel Brethren Sunday school officers announced yes c tirday. Tho Delta Theta Tatt sorority will meet in two weeks with Miss Beatrice Keller. Henry F. Rodenbeck. and Mrs. Ida Baxter were quietly married by the Rev. F. K. Thornburg, pastor of the Methodist church. qKscd»h3Ct3C{ax»Kasißo3c?xaßs» 3 Icou n t | -asm js»ssWX»M»xaKasci=7t«BX *• Deliberating about an hour, the jury at about ten minutes to ono'clock this afternoon, returned \ verdict finding Will Hammell not guilty of public intoxication. The case went to the jury about twentyminutes before twelve o'clock. 1.? said tltree ballots- were taken. Th- - began yesterday. Chari'y Hooper took out letters of administration on the estate of h-- v hus hand, the late Paul G. Hooper. She pave SIO,OOO bond. Real estate transfer : Rea! estate Security Company to Wabash National Bank. 200 acres of Blue Cre k township. S2OO. In the divorce case of Clara P. Brandyberry vs. William Brandy’.) ry. motion was made by the defendant to require the plaintiff to make the compaint more certain end specific. The divorce case of I.t no Johnson vs. William Johnson was certified, back to 'he Allen Superior court by agreement of counsel for the parties. Rachel A. Stem-burner who h>s sued Abraham Stone,hunter for a divorce has filed an application for ; -i allowance. in 'in estate of Henry ft. Be A. master, inheritance tax report wa fih -.l end approved. The sum of ?'■' 31 was found due from each At woe. 1 and Shatter Buckmaster. Tho a; talser was allowed $9 to be pair a ■ cording to law. Re-appointment of property in the James Moser estate was granted and the re-appraisement filed to approval of court. The .or.perry wtt« ordered sold on the re-appraisement at me same terms a? before. DON’T CASH !N STAMPS Unless Absolutely Necessary—Favor the Government. i ; Postmaster J. W. Bosse. in charge of the local War Savings drive, make: 1 a plea, x-.i behalf of the government, that those purchasing war savings stamps hold them the required time and not cash them in unless absolutely necessary. This will be a great favor to the government and will help to carry ont the plan of financing, which will be defeated if the stamps are cashed in othei wise. ANNUAL BANQUET HELD" The local Knights of Columbus lodge held their annual banquet and get together meeting iust night. A tine chicben banquet served at seven o'clock marked the opening of the evening's entertainment. A general business meeting was held, antj the members also had the pleasure of hearing a very interesting and instructive talk given hv Charles Christen, on “Reconstruction.” .Mr. Bar-waiter, of Bluffton, was a visiting member. Fully one hundred members attended the meeting. TAKES SUPERVISOR POSITIOo. Miss Function Magley has gone to Fort Wayne w-ht-re she has taken a position of supervisor of one of six divisions of a department at th- State' j School, cite has supervision of a | clatM of thirty-one girls.

; A WAR VETERAN (Continued from v««re Gnat 1 ■ jilted uTtSTTnlted Kitties army in. t ]and helped to drive :nc Span--1 iards off the map in the West indb-s and later served two hit; lies tn l -nPhilippines against the Insurrection j # t s on Samara and Luzon. Wit n :hi Old Ninth V. s. infantry, one of th, best lighting units in the regul. r es-iibiishtnent, and long noted for • » gaHantry was picked for service in China. Sergt. Dullaghan went glot.g ami took part in the battles wliU i marked the progress of the alli< d troops to Tint Talon. Eater lie sor - ed in tlie orient and his la? f° ro - n service was in Mexico f elm' to a. ing to France with the first expedition under Gen. Pershing, which landed overseas on June 26. 1917. “The surviving relatives are his mother. Mrs. Ann Dullaghan; one sis. U-r. Mrs. Esther Rnsseau. of Fort Wayne, and five brothers. James at Camp Taylor. Kv.; B \\ • of Louisville, K.v., C. D., of Troy, 0.. M. of Idaho Falls. l<b>ho and Edward J of R. R. No. 13. Fort Wayne.” — r>WINNING THE HONORS. Chicago. 111., Dec. 3—(Special to Daily Democrat)—George Inelchen & Son of Geneva. Ind.. showing at the International Live Stock show, made a good start on Red Polled cattle when j-srig'ng cf this class began today. • Principal." their herd buU, won first ir. the aged class. He was undefeated st five state fairs this year. They also got third on aged cow. Judging of this breed wijl be continued this afternoon. In the fat steer class Purdue university w-.n the grand championship with F / vie Knight, a junior yearling Angu*. This victory made two consecutive grand championships for Purdue MiNISTERiAL~ASS N. ELECTS The Decatur Ministerial Association held its r.mta! election yesterday as.ternoon at the meeting in the refetep.ee room at the library, when the following were named: President. Rev. L. W. Stole. : vice president, r . F. Thornburg; secretary, C. J. Miner. The Rev. W. S. Mills presented ’he afternoon’s papier, his subject being. ' The Pro; heey of Huggi " A guest was the Rev. Karl Thompson, former pastor of the Pleasant Mills circuit, who has returned from the chaplains’ training school at Camp Taylor. Ky. ZWICK SALE° WEDNESDAY The sae of Will Zwick will be Wednesday. December 4. instead of today ,< as stated through error in a reading notice. A sale of farm stock and implements will he bed on his- farm, formerly tli Ed Ei farm, three and a half miles tionh of this city and six i miles south of Hougland. The sale ! will begin promptly at ten o'clock. ■ and there ' ill be a splendid lot of . stock from which to select. ORDEF.ED TO MEMPHIS Dr. A. D. Clark passed through heic this morning en route to Memphis,, Tenn.. where he lias been ordered : report for duty for the gnvernnr-r He has it— ;t working in Virginia fer severai weeks and has had splendid ! success in a locality where the iu- - 11 penza has been very severe. He has . been v»*,lting at Van Wert for a weak. % ~ ATTENDED FUNERAL Among those from ont cf town who attended the funeral of George Brens held at the Si. Jlavys Cathob church yesterday morn ing were: Mr. and - Mrs. William Manner and family, of Massillon. C.: -*u , ! . Mary Coffee and daughter, Florence, Kt. >larys. O ; William --.l iter!' • Join. Miller and r Jt.hr He-'h-r. of Fort Wavne The St. Joseph sodality attended* tr a t odv and i :ijl iiearers were: Joe Rums sehli.g. Conrad Giilig. Frank Heimaun Mahlas Mistier, W. E. Kintz and V.'ils liam Martin. Burial was in St. Joseph !, cemetery. ,- — - —f — FOUR POUNDS OF SUGAR. i> The supply of sweets is rapidly inincreasing. Beginning with the first 3 of this month, each person in the household is allowed four pounds of sugar per month, instead of three. ABOUT THE SICK ' W. R. Dorwin, who has been HI for ( several months, is quite seriously ill. . Mrs. Frank Winans went to Fer. t 1 Wayne to arw mpany home her dauah » ter. Anna Winans. who is ill. M : - f Winans wont to Fort Wayne W-d- --. nesday to !'.ve another opefatlMt on x lier tons'!: . as failure was made to . remove all at a prior operation. She > coptnicte 1 a heavy cold on her lung.-. - however, and has been ili since, n--t being able* to have the second opemtion. She Is a teacher at the Monmouth schools. MYERS’ BOYS SAFE i _ Letters have lr a received by !'u-> • parent? of l-’red and Paul Myers, dm,wl Nov. Stii ,iiui sth respectively, that j they are o. k. uud ia the best o!

GIVE ONLY THETffINGS THAT ARE USEFIi You’ll find this store a good place to come for the things men want; for the things they buy for themselves. Our name ir. any article is a sijjn of quality; it means that whoever ctets your uiit will have respect lor your taste. Here are some suqifcstions: Handkerchiefs Bath Robes House Coats -i: 1 k Hosiery Shirts taps (' loves Underwear Belts Collars Neckwear Hats Hart, Schaflner & Marx Suits and Overcoats Clothcraft Suits and Overcoats Extra Hood Suits and Overcoats for Boys Come in today and make your selections while the stocks are complete. HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & CO. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys.

health. They have seen some exeitng experiences, l-'red. who is a llmitenant of the 107th Field Artillery, j Battery I>. Keystone division, was back on a six days' rest after eig-tt 1 days and nights of hard fighting. 1 Paul, who if a sergeant of the 315rh , ; i Ammunition Train. Co B, said the , ; war is jttst over and he is very burr and hasn t had an accident and is ' looking forward to the homecomiuTPUßLlC SALE. Stock and farm implements. 1 will offer for sale at my residence, oneiourtli mile ,-outh of Pleasant Valley church, or 3 miles southeast of Mon- . roe. Ind., Thursday. Dec. 5. 1919. com-, mencing at 12 o'clock sharp, the following property, to-wit: Three Head -of Horses: One sorrel, coming 2' . years old. good size, of Belgium stock: also 1 spring colt; also a horse colt, • a fine specimen of the Belgium type; sorrel driving mare, 3 years old. a good one. Ten Head of Cattle, con- , sisting of 4 head of milch cows. 2 heifers, coming 2 years old; 1 roan bull calf. 6 months old. first class; 3 i spring calves, roan cow. 7 years old. , be fresh next May. now giving a good flow of milk; Red Durham cow. 5 , years old. he fresh next May. giving a good flow of milk; White Durham 4 years old next spring, be fresh Ist of February, giving good flow of milk; Holstein Durham heifer, 2 years old. fresh Ist of February; . Guernsey heifer, coming 2 years old. be fresh next July; full blooded Hol- ' stein heifer, coming 2 years old. he 7 fresh in July. 1919. Nine Head Hogs: - One sow and 8 pigs. Red Duroc type,' tine blood, and pigs show ir. Fanning Implements: One 12x14 Osborn dou--1 ble disc, good as new ; 12xiti Deering t double disc. In goo-1 shape; 00 spike , tooth harrow, like new; 2-horse cal- < tivator, Scotch Clipper breaking ' plow, Dane hay load- t only used 17 , f acres; Buckeye disc drill, in good ' shape, wagon bed, with good spring seat. Anker-Holth cream separator, about new; Milwaukee binder, 6 1cut. About 250 bushels of good -orn in crib; about 250 shocks of fodder, 3 tons of good clover hay, abyut 9 doz- : en chickens, in fine shape. . Terms:—All sums under $5.00 cash in nand. Over that amount a credit r of 12 months will he given, the pur- , chaser giving bankable note with approved security and bearing 8 per - cent interest the last 8 months. Four s per cent off for cash. No goods removed until settled for. OTTO SOVJNE. Jeff Lieelity, Auct. A. A. Ayres. Clerk. 29-2-3-1 (V

jg* JEWELRY CHRISTMAS LIST C SUGGESTIONS , FOR HER FOR HIM FOR THE HOME Diamond Ring Match BRUNSWICK Phono* V\ rist Match Ring , graph Lavelliere Vest Chain Silver Ware Cameo Brooch Chain and Knife C,ock Diamond Bar Cuff Links Rrld Th,v« lmbrtl,a Umbrella Pmcokffors Ivory Toilet Set Military Brushes Casseroles F?nJ CU «f Set » Shaving Set Candle Sticks * i'icy Stone Ring Scarf Pin Mat Pm Fountain l*en FOR THE BAB* C,“r' ast ' OoM Knife Hines 3in lOna H 5 u Smoking Sets Lockets o 1 and , ppors Tie Clasps Bracelets I Bonbon Dishes Fancy Relts oraceieis Silver CSp«*« r- ti K Child’s Cups Cut Class Emblem Ring Pins, Spoons ♦ Ul Traveler s Set Table Set I a5»SHs»=-^-s=2fo«= PUMPHREY’S Jewelry Store

THEBE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR BUTTER. Th- re was a substitute for everything—sugar had its syrup, flour its corn meal and rice flour, everything was substitutes. But during the trying days of the war nobody offered a

.n'vWWi 'V... ' t, m . THE CRYSTAL THEATRE Showing Only Cleaa High Gass Photoplays TODAY “THE MORAL LAW.” A five-reel William Fox super-pro-duction, featuring the famous screen beauty. Gladys Broekwell, in a play that you all should see. A play out of the ordinary, and one up to the modern times. A play that is good for the young and old. !f you miss I this great production, you are missing a great deal. I So don’t disappoint yourself. Be there. ' APPROPRIATE XMAS SIFTS “DAY DREAM" “DAY DREAM" FACE POWDER TALCUM Just a little better than V Cite and pink tints, the kind you thought the Out of the ordinary class, best. “The Odor Lingers." “PAY DREAM’’ TOILET WATER is delight fully soothing refreshing and imparts that delicate and lingering suggestion o', the choicest roses of France, the favorite of all flowers. THE MOUSE DRUG CO.

substitute for butter. There wss none. Considering its food value, the price of butter is remarkably low. Orchid brand butt'-r is made the pure pasteurized cream under sanitary anu improved methods. At your grocer. MARTIX-KI.EH’ER (;q