Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 17, Number 42, Decatur, Adams County, 18 February 1919 — Page 4

DAILY DEMO CR A T Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE Secretary Subscription Rates By Goverumeut Order Cash In Advance. One Week by carrier 10 cents One Year, by carrier $5.00 One Month, by mail ... ..35 cents Three Months, by mail SI.OO Six Months, by mail $1.75 One Year, by mail $3.00 One Year, at office $3.00 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter.

At a meeting of the republican members of the legislature held last night it was decided that the proposed tax law and the new highway law, is to be passed in the next few days, notwithstanding the objections offered by hundreds of citizens including farmer, merchant, manufacturer and others. A handful of politicians met in a room and decided that the tax payer could kick all he wanted to but that it is necessary to boost the taxes. Under the new law the tax rate will not appear higher than the present rate but the increase will be made by doubling the valuation of your property unless you are one of those fortunate individuals who own stocks and bonds or other intangibles. Some day the people will have the opportunity to give their verdict on such misplaced confidnce and then watch them do it.

What about the promises of the republican politicians to the German citizen and voter? After telling them what they would do for them in the way of making laws they have spent days in the legislature arguing and then passed the laws that the promised not to. Il seems they have again broken faith and they will have some things to explain that will take a lot of slick work. In other words it looks as though they were getting in bad with both sides of the language question. We haven’t any report to make today on the gym, and for the reason that not a single contribution came in. Well it’s still open and the boys and girls of this community want the funds for the improvements as soon as they can get it. We intend to keep on asking for them for a year if it takes that long but it certainly should not -here where everybody is prosperous and where it is so important that we provide good, clean sport for the boys and girls. Don’t wait too long. 1 The merchants of Decatur are us- 1 ing the columns of the Daily Democrat and we appreciate it We wish ( you to know that if there is any way we can serve you we want to. We , feel there is something more to onr part than the mere selling of space. There’s the thing behind it, the better cooperation, a better business for you, a more prosperous community a proof that we are all alive and liv-

Micheals Stern Clothes have arrived and that is all that is needed as a recommendation for our stock, as they are first in Men’s an( Young Men’s Clothes. $25.00 to $40.00. THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY The Store that Does Things

' ing in the best town on earth. We are trying to please our patrons which ' includes the advertiser as well as the ' subscriber. We are printing more than 3200 papers every day, covering the county and the paper is read. We have evidence of that fact every day. You will have proof if you put the “pep" in your advertisement. We are trying to give every advertiser a good position by making every page attractive and we hope to make further improvements soon. We know we can do it if you will continue your support of the past few weeks. We are for you and we thank you for the advertising support you have given us, Decatur merchants, during the past two months. It’s the best proof of a real, live city. «: ;«ks: nr.

I SO6IE.TY I ■ * ■ ■« . - • MWW M Club Calendar Tuesday Special Rebekah Lodge Meeting. Tri Kappa—Mrs. Albert Sellemeyer The Tri Kappa’s will meal Taasday evening with Mrs. Albert Sellemeyer. Wednesday. Community Red Cross' —Mrs. Noah Sheets. C. L. of C—Adelaide Deiningen Shakespeare Club —Mrs. D. D. Heller. Historical—Mrs. James Bain. Zion Lutheran Ladles’ Aid —Mrs. Louis Mailand. Thursday. Loyal Workers’ Class —lifl >1 Whitright. Silent Workers’ Class —Mrs. Ben Pillars. Helping Hand —Mrs. John Beel, hostess at Reformed S. S. Room. Bachelor Maids —Mrs. Harry Fritzinger. Ic-Nick —Lillian Buhler. Christian Brotherhood —G. T. Burk. Royal Neighbors' Chicken Supper for Lodge Members. Friday. Philathca Clans —Mrs. Will Winner W. R. C —At Hall. Queen Esthers Annual Mite Box Opening—Mrs. O. L. Vance. Saturday. Christian Ladies’ two-eent. Supper —Gregory building. Madison street. Christian Ladies’ Pastry, apron and mysterious sale —Gas office. Never part without loving words to think of during your absence. It may be that you will not meet again in life. ‘—Richter. The Lord watch between me and thee When we are absent one from another —Bible. Miss Lillian Buhler will entertain the Ic-Nick club Thursday evening. Mrs. Rupert, of Monroe, was a shopper here yesterday. The Bachelor Maids will meet with Mrs. Harry Fritzinger Thursday evening. Mrs. W. A. Kuebler will entertain the Friday Night club this evening at .. irumrrco pany. Mrs. John Reinhard returned on the 1:05 train to Berne. She visited

WTjS - ncuCn ■ laJSr.£ •/ .* ■ ■■■■ ' ■•• f^felllo u $ DREAM | 1 f 1 WILL socm S-vr EVERY HEALTHY MINDED MAN LONGS FOR A HOME OF HIS OWN The first step to the ownership of that home is to start a savings account and add to it each week or month i as you can spare from your earnings. IT IS EASY TO SAVE when you once cultivate the habit, and you will be surprised to see how soon the purchase price is reached. Make your start today and • you will get there the sooner. s 2 ~

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1913

e with the John Durbin family. h Mrs. J. W. Tyndall and Mrs. C. A e Dugan went to Fort Wayne to hear the Ganz concert a Mrs. C. S. Niblick and Mrs. Chris- ? tena Niblick will give a six o’clock 0 dinner and card party Frday evening County Auditor and Mrs. John Mo--3 sure visited over Sunday with their 5 son, David Mosure and family in . Bluffton. Mrs. O. E. Hoskinson returned this afternoon to Geneva. She was a r guest of Miss Fan Hammell over the 5 week-end. . Miss Gertrude Romberger returned yesterday morning to Warsaw. She was a guest over the week-end of the ' Rev. C. J. Miner and family. i Mrs. John Beel will be hostess to > the Helping Hand society at its meet- • ing Thursday afternoon in the Reformed Sunday school room. Miss Mary Haugk returned this morning to her work at Huntington, I after a visit over Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Haugk and family. Mrs. R. L. Shirk, of Monroe, who ' was in the city to have some dental work done, was a guest of Mrs. L. A. Thomas at dinner today. Mrs. Dan Tyndall and daughter, and Mrs. Carrie Haubold were among those who heard the Rudolph Ganz concert in Fort Wayne today. Nothin’ comes t’ those who wait unless they’ve done a lot of advance work. Th’ feller that wants t’ be as common as an ole shoe these days has got t’ be party common. —Abe Martin in Indianapolis News. Miss Mildred Hoopengardner returned this afternoon to her home in Fort Wayne. She was a guest of her aunt, Mrs. W. E. Moon and other relatives. The Queen Esther girls are asked to remember the annual Mite box opening at the home of Mrs. O. L. Vance Friday evening, when it is expected that all attend There will be comforts to knot at the meeting of the Helping Hand Thursday afternoon at the Reformed Sunday school room so that all members are urged to come. Mr. and Mrs. Avon Burk threw open their home last evening to the club of young folks for their regular Monday evening picnic and social gathering. The Royal Neighbors will serve a chicken supper for its members after the lodge session at 7:30 o’clock. This is not a pay affair, but simply a social for the lodge members, and all are requested to be there. The Silent Workers’ class of the United Brethren church will meet Thursday afternoon w-ith Mrs. Ben Pillars, corner of Madison and Seventh streets. All members are urged to come and to bring their quilt blocks. Mrs. Dan Sprang arranged that her contribution to the Research club would be a social entertainment, and this was given yesterday afternoon when she was both “hostess” and “leader.” The ladies brought their sewing and knitting and enjoyed the afternoon’s conversation over this until the supper hour •when Mrs. Sprang provided a repast. Mrs. P. B. Thomas will be hostess and leader at the next meeting. The Woman’s Relief Corps will meet Friday afternoon at 1:30 at the hall for their regular business meety;~ Thl 3 y>Q ukorfonozl Imwever, as the organization is invited to attend tho Washington’s birthday ex-

'erclses at the central schoolhouse. Postmaster J. W Bosse publishes , the following list of uncalled for letters at the Decatur postoffice: Miss Edith Smith, Mr. Den Linn, Mr. Frank Boulware, soldier’s letter; Frank Pany, soldier’s letter: Miss Nomia Weaver, soldier’s letter; Miss Verllie Smith, soldier’s letter. The ifelta Theta Tau sorority at the home of Miss Frances Mougey last evening heard a report of the re-, ic. nt valentine dance, showing that I they had cleared a good sum. Other I business was discussed and during the social, a lunch was provided by the hostess. Miss Mayme Harting will entertain in two weeks. A jolly crowd of young folks were entertaned at a valentine party by the Misses Erma and Elisa Bleeke at the country home of Mr. and Mis. Otto Bleeke of Union township. Progressive euchre was played besides other games. Prizes were won by Roland Grote, Louise Bleeke, Louise Marbach and the boobie prite by Walter Bleeke. A guessing contest was also held in which Louise Bleeke won the prize. After the games, a delicious and appetizing lunch was iserved. after which the crowd parted, expressing that all had enjoyed themselves. Those present were the Misses Louise Marbach, Lydia Krueck enberg, Loise Bleeke. Ella Krueckenberg, Matilda Krueckenberg, Marie Schieferstein, Angeline Krueckenberg Emma, Elisa and Gretchen Bleeke; Messrs. Roland Grote, Victor Bleeke, Emil Krueckenberg. Richard Bleeke. Walter Bleeke, Alfred Bleeke, Edward Schieferstein, Chalmer Broadbeck, Grover Bleeke. a • trtKrt: tn:iKifaun:tnsnuag J G O C) R T /KsnMaKUxnxs’.tnxsiininstnixr.s The case of John E. Etzold vs. Huntington Board of County Commissioners is set for trial for March 24. In the case of Charles C. Schug. et al. vs. Rufus B. Clark, appearance of ' Lutz was withdrawn; appearance by • Peterson for plaintiff. In the estate of Caroline Hartman, inheritance tax appraisers’ report was tiled and March 18 was the date set for the hearing. Hugh Woods, administrator of the Jane Woods estate, filed final report which was approved. No inheritance tax was found due. Distribution was ordered and reported. Real estate transfers: Philip Wendel, el al. to Harvey L. Lawson, 40 acres of Jeffrson township, $5,000; John Turner, et al to Adolph Ensley, 16 acres of Hartford township, $3,000; George Colchin to Straus Brothers’ Company, real state in Wabash township, $17,000. L. C. DeVoss, attorney for Charles C. Andrews has filed a suit for divorce from Margaret Andrews. The complaint sets out that they were married July 12, 1915 and lived together until February 16, 1918. He sets out that he enlisted in the United States army in 1917 and served a year and eight months, when he was honorably discharged. He says that during this time his wife drew an a! lowance as his wife. He says that when he returned he learned of her infidelity to their marriage vows, naming one William Krick and one J. Mosure, whose Christian name was unknown to him. He says when questioned, his wife admitted her guilt and told him to get a divorce as soon as possible. FOR SALE—I 2 shoats. weighing about 100 tbs. each; also some good cows. Inquire Ben S. Colter, Decatur, K. 6. 41t3 TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION WANTED—To buy late hatched turkeys. Will pay 25c per pound; alsb pay 20c a pair for pigeons. Write to “The Oakland Farm.” Decatur, Indiana. R R Nn 1. 42t4 WANTED —Man or boy with automobile to drive country surrounding Decatur. Apply between 6 and 7 at Madison hotije. Ask for Mr. Donnelly 42t2 WANTED —Either men or women to demonstrate from house to house. A splendid proposition. Call ’phone No. 373. 42t2 FOR SALE —Combination sideboard and china closet.—Mrs. J. Q. Nep tune, So. 2nd St.; ’phone 23. 42t3 FOUND—Near Miller restaurant, a purse with small amount of money. Telephone Mrs Charlep Magley, 'phone 4-M, describe property and pay for this ad. 42t3 FARM FOR RENT —Farm for rent in Michigan; good stock farm. See Geo. G. Flanders, ’phone 438, or at postoffice. 42t3 WANTED TO RENT—A farm of 60 to 80 acres. Address Frank Stippich, Decatur, R. R. 9. 42t3 PAY BIG.

PASS NEW BILL — —4 I State Senate Suspends the Rules and Passes AntiGerman Language Bill DRAWN BY BUSH And Senator McCray and Passed After Entire Afternoon of Arguments. Indianapolis, Feb. 17—Suspending the constitutional rules, the senate this afternoon reached and passed a new anti-German language bill, prohibiting the teaching of any foreign language or foreign subject in elementary, parochial or private schools. The bill does not apply to high school inasmuch as this feature was covered in a bill passed by the senate and now before the house. The vote on the new bill was forty-eight to one, Sen ator Charles Hagerty, of South Bend, opposing it. Senator John Decker, Bluffton, was absent. The entire afternoon was spent in considering the bill and several amendments were offered to change the phraseology and one amendment adopted added another section to provide that if the supreme court should hold any part of the bill unconstitutional, the other sections would still be valid. Senator Franklin McCray introduced the bill after Lieutenant Governor Bush opened the session with a speech in which he deplored the delay of the legislature in enacting other pending anti-German bills into laws. Bush said that the bill was drawn by himself and McCray to assure that any legislation on this subject was ‘‘absolutely air tight." Indianapolis, Feb. 18—Republican administration measures which have thus far received but little attention in the legslature will be pushed forward with all possible haste, it was stated today by majority leaders of the house and senate. Although the senate resolutions pro viding for constitutional amendments set forth in the platform of the republican party in th last election, have l*en acted upon, with the exception of the one providing for the appointment of the attorney general by the governor, there are many administration bills still pending before both the house and the senate. Committee action on all party issue bills was urged by the two floor leaders of the majority party today and it was indicated that all such measures would be ready for the signature of the governor within the shortest possible time. The highway commission bill, which w-ith the tax bill, has occasion probably more concern throughout the state than any other two measures introduced in the present legislative session are both expected to receive their Anal action during the next week or ten days. Unless the suspension of rules is enforced no bill can go through its routine in less than a week. DON'TBEDECEWED The SO-CALLED SIB.OO per dozen photos are the same size and quality that we always charged SB.OO for. Remember it is a (sxß) print, with worked in background in any style folder you choose. Starting this date we will make a i run on 4x6 pictures offering any ; style we have in the house for $4.00 which you will notice is still one dollar cheaper than you can secure the ■ SO-CALLED $9.00 per dozen pictures ’ elsewhere. ’ Why throw your money away for -a coupon when you can come to the I MERRY STUDIO and save from one ’ to ten dollars on your pictures? , And your money remains in Deca t tur! 42t2 ’ DANCE ATMOOSeT 5 There will be dancing at th< Moose hall Thursday night. Be j ginners’ class at 7:30. Assem 2. blv dance 8:45. , | F. T. SCHURGER, 4213 Manager. 3 IT PAYS TO* ADVERTISE 1 The splendid response to the at ■ nouncement that the Peoples & Gerk ’> shoe store sale of nine days is in pre 1 gress is evidence of the merit of ac ' vertising. The store has done a wot i derful business and is still doing it e—- — £» q K _ ShpeW not ba “doted" for colds —apply the - ’outside" treatment -- 3 fl_ I HEW PRICES - 3Cc, dvc

The first three days brought enormous crowds but tho sale under the “arcful management <* Mr. Fred Debolt of Peru who is in charge moved along nicely though at several times too rush was so heavy that people were turned away. The saleMiU continue during this week and those who have not taken advantage of it. still have the opportunity. Business i still good but the large number < clerks now employed makes it possible to take care of all who come. It P ays A REAL FARM BARGAIN. We offer for TalTa 120-acre farm in Kirkland township, Adams coun-

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