Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 291, Decatur, Adams County, 12 December 1918 — Page 4

DAIE’i DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER President ARTHUR FL HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rates By Government Order, Cash tn Advance. One Week, by carrier 10 cents One Year, by carrier J 5.00 One Month, by mall 85 cents Three Months, by mail J 1.00 Six Months, by mail $1.75 One Year by mall 13.00 One Year, at office 13 00 Single Copies ....3 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce in Decatur. Indiana, as second-class matter. It is most important that you keep your r remise to the government and take up your pledge cards for Wai Saving Stamps. You have only about two weeks in which to dt> it. Got busy. Adams county must not fail and won't if every one makes good. It's too late to do your Christmas shopping early but not too late to do it. The shops are filled with the very articles you need and want and you can still gain an advantage by attending to your buying at once. L> ok at the advertisement in the Daily Democrat and buy now. By far the greater number of deaths resulting from influenza are the result of the patients getting out too soon. After an illness c.-t a few days they recuperate sufficiently to get about but their systems weakened by this terrible disease seems to be just right to absorb the germs of pneumonia. If there was ever a time when the. very greatest care should be exercised it. should be the week following your recovery from the flu. The sixty-eight northern counties in Indiana that lie within the juris-; diction of the seventh federal reserve bank over subscribed their total allotment of treasury certificates of indebtedness, according to word receiv- 1 , cd by L. L. Campbell, office manager i of state Liberty loan headquarte--. from Chicago today. The first issue 1 t of these certificates, in anticipation of the Liberty Loan, was put on sale to< banks by the government, December i 5 ami the books closed December 10. ■ f By Monday Indiana .; allotment had . < been taken, although it was the rc-i: suit, of larger subscription than usual by fewer banks. Have your dollar toady for the Ilea i Cross solicitors when they call next ! Monday. An organization has been 1 i completed in every township and it ( is hoped that the entire canvas can be completed in one day. it can be if you see that your dollars are readv when the workers call so that they 1 won't have to come back or chase you all over the township or corporation. Have your dollar ready. It's ( for the best cause on earth, helping the soldier boys who are ill or wounded. They need the money and you BATH ROBES A dandy nice line of mens and boys bath robes for Xmas presents. $4.50 to $lO T HE £ MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

• ought to gladly give your dues. Every , penny will bo used projiorly, not a nickel wasted and every dollar wt’l be invested in the health of the boys who are fighting for us. Berne is sore again, according to the Witness, because the commissioners did not grant a i»etltion for a ma--1 cadam street through that town. They seem to think they should be given an advantage when tiny proposition < on.es up and they prove their rights by the fact that they were patriotic. In other words because they took their share of bonds and stamps and aided the other patriotic movements in Adams county, they should be given preference. They even threaten by recalling that Berne is "a poor forgetter” whatever they mean by that. It Is the opinion of many that Berne gets her share ad the time and that she is entitled to it and the position j taken by the Witness because of J t

temporary delay in granting a road petition is too childish to have much effect. Berne is alright but so is th rest of Adams county, whether the Witness thinks so or not. I SOCIETY ? F tusmor. ttrzuktr-twar. XIX2IClub Calendar Thursday. C. W. B. M.—Mrs. Arthur Fisher. U. B. Aid—Mrs. Tom Fisher. Presbyterian Entertainment and Parcel Sale—Presbyterian Church. Royal Neighbor Election. Eastern Star Election. Friday. Dutiful Daughters’ Class — Tom Kern Home. Methodist Mite Society—Mrs. Robert Case. It's faith in something and enthusiasm in something that makes i life worth looking at. I ---Oliver Wendall Holmes. The Methodist Mite society will meet Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock ( with Mrs. Robert Case, assistant host- . css being Mrs. Fred Schafer. The Dutiful Daughters’ class meet- : ing has been postponed from Thursday until Friday evening when the meeting will be held at the home of i Tom Kern. An error was made in last evening's announcement so the i correction should be noted. ' I The entertainment and parcels post , sale at the Presbyterian church given by the Ladies’ Aid society this evening will he a most enjoyable affair. \ cordial invtation is given to all. The musical program preceding the sale was announced last, evening. There will be no fee charged for admission. Mrs. Mary Wemhoff entertained at six o'clock dinner last evening for her ginndson, Adrian, who is at home on a visit from Washington, D. C. Guests were the members of the George Wemhoff family. “The Woman Behind the Soldier'' was the phase of study enjoyed by ■ the Shakespeare club at the home of ’Mrs. S. D. Beavers yesterday. Mrs. D. M. Hensley told of the Salvation Army work; Mrs. John Niblick of the Y. W. C. A. and nurses' work; Mrs. D. I day afternoons at the Red Cross shop

D. Heller of “Women in Finance.” During the business period, it was decided to continue to meet Wednes- * to sew for refugees. o S G O t) R T i I« ! Nellie Matlock was granted a divorce from Louis E. Matlock on her complaint, the ccurt finding against his cress complaint. Mra. Matlock was also given SI3OO alimony: the custody of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, until further order; the sum of $lO a month for her supixirt, beginning jpecember 16. Matlock is al so to i oy the costs of the case and the sum of $75, by January 1, for the use of her attorneys. He is to have the privilege of seeing the child at proper times and The defendant i- a Wells county fanner. Mrs. Matlock is at present with her mother at Warren, being a teacher in the public schools there. The case was venued here from the Wells circuit court. In the esiatc of Koziah Carey. John Miller, administrator with the will annexed, was discharged on approval of his final report. Henry Sanders, forty-five, of South Salem, had a hearing Tuesday even F ing in Justice Kintz' court in a bastardy case. He was bound over to the circuit court under SBOO bond. Mr. Sandors is the one who figured in a

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train-automobile wreck some time ago in which his wife was killed. Deputy Sheriff Roy Baker made the arrest. In tho case of Loverda Brewster, cl al. vs. Philip H. Brewster, et al., report of stalo of real estate and appraisement thereof, wen* filed and approved; deed ordered, reported aud approved. The cases of the J. W. Butler Papet Company and Grahum Paper Company vs. The Decatur Herald were dismitsed and costs paid. David T. Tecpie, trustee, vs. Clreathy Teople et al. Report submitted and approved and the trustee discharged. John W. Linkhart vs. Fornax Milling Company. Motion by plaintiff to require the plaintiff to answer inteirogatories: interrogatories filed; motion sustained, answer of interrogatories by defendant ordered within ; ten days. A finding was made for Daniel N. ' Erwin and Henry S. Michaud real es- ’ tate dealers, for $264 in their case against Elizabeth and Rutherford

Miles, and Dore B Erwin commissioner. The suit was to collect on a contract for sale of the defendants’ Miles’ farm, they refusing to sell after a purchaser had been sucred on their terms. Finding was made against D. B. Erwin, commissioner garnishee, and property in his hand belonging to the other two defendants, was ordered sold, or as much of it a' ’s necessary to pay such amount. Special Judge L. C. DeVoss sat in the matter of the Blue Creek or George W. Gates’ drain today. The report of the surveyor as to compliance with court's order heretofore made as to payment of costs and filing of construction bond with clerk, also petition for extension of time to make final report filed. The grand jury completed its woik and reported this afternoon, through the foreman. John S. Falk. They were in session nine days, examined 55 witnesses and returned four indictments. They visited the county jail and county infirmary and found them in good condition under the direction of Sheriff Ed Green and Martin Laugh lin. respectively. For the infirmary, they recommended that the Old English Bible in the Ladies’ department, be replaced by a new one. — 0 MADE GOOD SHOWING John Mosure. president of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company, of French township, has a statement showing the condition of the company for the past year. It has a balance on hand of $12,203.30, the amount of $5,874.76 having been expended during the year. Os this amount the sum of $1,203.46 was paid out on fires; $3,506.03 on lightning; and $1,164 97 for miscellaneous costs. DRIVES TO JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Albert Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, who was in the army training school at Winona Lake and

later was sent to Indianapolis, is one cf fifteen taken from his company, to be sent to Jacksonville. Fla., as truck drivers through to that place. They do not know where they will be sent from there, or whether they will be mustered cut. This appointment carries with it the office of. corporal. Mr. Miller Ls the only one from the Decatur boys to be assigned to this duty.

———o ANOTHER DELCO PLANT A Delco lighting plant is being installed at the Daniel Rinehart home in Hartford township, the agency reports. The new- quarters for the Delco agency here are being completed and will be ready for business in the Kalver-Noble block by the last of the month. They will carry a complete line. o VISITS WITH SON Mrs. Peter Mougey went to Toltdo, 0., this afternoon for a visit with her son, Will Mougey and family, before they leave for their new home in New York City where Mr. Mougoy has a splendid position as manager of a large truck plant. He has been one of the head bookkeepers in the Overland plant at Toledo. o OVER TO RED CROSS The Liberty Farmers' organization of Union township which disbanded the first of the month had a surplus of $3.80 in their treasury and yesterday issued a check for that amount payable to the local Red Cross chapter. The donation was appreciated. ~SON - IS ’ BORN Albert Smith, Jr., is the name of the little son who was born to Mrs. AlI bert Smith yesterday. The father, it will be recalled, died of influenza at Camp Taylor some time agp.—Berne Witness. Mr. Smith died Saturday, ‘ Oct: 5. < i i Democrat Wants Ads Pay

COUSIN IS DEAD Russell J. Cline. Ft. Wayne. Son of Frank Cline, of Monroeville died last night Double Pneumonia, Following Influenza —Cousin of Mrs. Linn. r—■ Mrs. Fred Linn and W. A Ik)w> r were notified of the death of their coifsin. Russell J. t line, aged twen-ty-eight, of For' Wayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cline, of Monroeville. | Death occurred last night at seven o’clock at his home in Fort Wayne from double pneumonia following influenza. He had been ill ten days. The deceased was employed as a shipp.m-; clerk, at the S. F. Bowser

, . .ant • He leaves, besides iris parents, the p wife and babe, two brothers aud a; . sister. Decatur relatives will attend funeral which will be Saturday after-1 , noon at two o'clock from the parent-■ al home in Monroeville. — o ————— MORRIS STORE TO CLOSE - The Morris five and ten cent storel 1 will be closed from two to four o'clock ' tomorrow afternoon owing to the death of Mrs. Morris, widow of the late John A. Morris, head of the Mo< ris store of this city. , ■ o DAUGHTER IS VERY LOW Mrs. William Russell, of this city,; was called to Sturgis. Michigan, this - morning by a message notifying her : that her daughter, Mrs. Chauncey 1 Stetson, is very low with pneumonia. o i FAMILY HEAVILY STRICKEN The family of John Gast, of Celina, j 0.. cousin of William Harting, is heavily stricken in the death of their two oldest sons from pneumonia following influenza. The son, Carl, aged I sixteen, died Monday, -and the son. I Eugene, aged nineteen, died Wednes-, day afternoon. The father is a broth-. er-in-law of Emma Gi’lig Gast. 4 . Q - .1 GIRLS WILL PLAY Besides the three big basket ball games to be played this evening , among the high school boys and th- • faculty at the new athletic hall, the : Monroe high school and the De.atur • high school girls have also ar-angdd 1 for a game. The contests w ! U start : at seven o'clock. You are invited. ’ _— o SENDS A GERMAN HELMET Floyd B. Hunter, who is witli the expeditionary tones in France has '• sent a German helmet home to his Y folks here and it is on exhibition in J t==== _ == - t -

By Vidor Supremacy ffc| Caruso* Gluck, Heifetz, Galli Curci Paderewski, m fact ail |e4»~ the greatest musical artists pre- ißg|g ter *h e Vi c t° r Victrola. Why? gEffip (fc|j|y| Because they realize that the Victrola reproduces the voice, the violin and other musical instruments the most perfectly. |B s|l y||| The Victrola is not a jack-of-all- |f -Jj!| IgggE trades. It is a supreme creation |~y in itself. jIBMsP Your friend will appreciate a Victor Gift Certificate. The ■ Holthouse ||St l| )FWI Drug ■ F '■ 4 Co. ® I 1 <*• ' i 5 ■LUdHM - ~*' '-Ml——?- ■•—' iw." : '*=

BROWNIE ry J • . in QwO Surprise the little folks with a BROWNIE C A M ERA It will help them to observe and afford them endless amusement. Made to Work in the Simple Kodak Way Prices $2.00 to $4.50 THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. I the window of this office, attracting | much attention. Floyd has been in ’ France about six months and is a | member of the military postoffice and I express department, located at 709 postoffice in France. He is well and getting along fine. Official Time Table of Decatur Railroads " " — ERIE KASTBOIND No. 4 ’«»•» P. M. vo. * ’’l; '• ' Ao. 2M. Except Sunday S:M V. ’I. W l> TBOI M> 4: No. 237, Except Sunday 7:31 P. M. T. ST. L. & W. (The Clover l.eatl EASTBOIND Ao. « 4:03 '• M - 4 3:25 P. M. VI ESTBOI ND Ao. 3 No. 5 *= ;i ‘ G. R. & I. AOKTHBOI Al> Vo. c, 13:45 V M. Ao. 12. Eocepl Sunda, <,:...> v. Ao. 2 *’• "• Ao. I<>. Sundti.v ouly <1:10 I’. Al. AOKTHBOI M< To. 5 '• M. v». Ji s: '!' '• ?! Ao. 3. Except Sunday 3:-<i 1 . M. FORT WAYNE AND PEC ATT* TRACTION LINE. Effective October 15, 1917 Leave Decatur Leave Ft. Waya« 5:40 a. in. 7:00 a. m. 7:00 a. m. S:3O a. m. 8:30 a. m. 10:00 a. m. 10:00 a. m. 11:30 a. n>. 11:30 a. ir.. 1:00 p. m. 1:00 p. m. 1:30 p, m. S:SO p. m, 4:00 p. m. 4:00 p. m. 5:30 p. m. 7:00 p. ra. 8:30 p. m. 10:00 p. ui. 11:05 p. m. Car every hour and a hair. Running time 1 hour and 5 mlautea. I Freight car leaven Decatur at 7:45 a. n>. and leaven Ft. Wayne at 12:00 in., arriving In Decatur at 3:VO p. m. I. B. STONEBURNER, Ageat.

Do Your Christmas Buying I At This Store I Our stock is brimfull of useful gifts that am „ or boy would be glad to receive. n, *»

HART. SCHAFFNER & MARX SUITS AND . OVERCOATS $25.00 to $40.00 BATH ROBES .$6.00 to SIO.OO SHIRTS SI.OO to $6.00 UNDERWEAR $2.00 to SIO.OO SWEATERS $1.50 to $11.50 HANDKERCHIEFS 10 cents to 50 cents SUIT CASES AND BAGS 51.50 to $13.50 GARTERS 25, 35 and 50 cents

Do your CHRISTMAS buying today. Clothing stores will be open evenings, beginning next Monday evening, until Christmas. uj.k uiii—aMgawa HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & Cd GOOD CLOTHES SELLERS FOR MEN AND BOYS Threebigdays FRIDAY • SATURDAY - MONDAY B ERNSTEIN’S Another three Big Days. For Friday, Saturday and Monday, we will give you bargains that will mear. a big saving to you. Look over this list. We have hundreds of other bargains, too numerous to mention. Buy your Xmas Gifts now. Everything in the store a gift. Men's Work Shirts, all sizes, QQ_ Men’s Dress Oi? •(] 7 i/OV Odl toiplrtre 51.69 25c 5111 Men’s Khaki Heavy Outing (Pl Socks 19Ct035t ial) spAekt*/ ... — — — — — —- Ladies* Silk Hose. CQp Boys’ Grey Sweaters, without QQp "pair and Vvl Heavy Cotton Blankets CO QS Good H ivy Grey Qi OE good size . qUtwv Sweaters, with collar Special! Ladies’ .VJ-vool " QQa -—I roll . AOv . 1’ , 8 Good Heavy Light Color .. . • r Outing (special), yard .... Zephyr Yarns, all colors I — ' skein I Good Heavy Dark or Light I)Q_ A I Outing (special), yard .. jm«7v Window Shade:-, al. c< . -vMf — 6 feet long I Extra Heavy Dark or Light 7’urtain I'' ’WL 35c ' Sl.6)| Dress Gingham in Checks 00., Men's Heavy Work CO Ti and Stripes, yard fciAsC- Shoe Ladies’ Felt House Slippers Qi 4? Buy your Xmas presents now, eve f fur or ribbon trimmed.. thing in the store aji'tMen's Leather House Qi L>adies’ Felt Hou Sl.li) Slippers JpL.Dv ■: kJ---Ladies' and Men's p : - xtr a Heavy Bleached O.jf Handkerthrefs t)C to ing (a bargain), yard -______S Men's OK/» r A Good W'eight Vnbleartied Neekwtar . ... AsOCand tXJC Outing, yard ~~*‘m Don't fail to attend our Thrcc-Day Sale. All bargain^| Oo Not Worry What To Buy Hin ! -For ChristmasJust visit our store and see the many useful and I i suitable gifts that will solve the problem lor) 011 ' I ? We have House Robes in beautiful patterns fr OITI $6.00 to $12.00. Dress Shirts in the newest colors | from $1.50 to $3.50 and Silk Shirts at $5, $6 aryl • | Newest Neckwear in fancy designs —big ment. Sweater Coats, Belts, Fancy ’ Gloves—many kinds, and excellent values. $ I from $1 to $3. Overcoats, Rain Coats, !Ldb t - n | Caps, Fine Hosiery, Plain and Initial | chiefs. See many additional and appropriate^ ; in our show windows and on our Christmas ta i Clothing stores will be open evenings beginnifiMonday evening, until Christmas. tTeeple, Brandyberry & Peterson WE CATER TO CHRISTMAS SHOPPED

CLOTHCRAFT Si llsx OVERCOATS $12.50 to $25.01) HOUSE COATS $5.00 to Sio.oo gloves 25 cents to $5.00 mufflers $1.25 to $3.50 HOSIERY 25 cents to 75 cents MACKINAWS SIO.OO to $12.50 PAJAMAS AND Night SHIRTS SI.OO to $2.50 LAUNDRY BAGS $2.00