Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 17, Number 46, Decatur, Adams County, 22 February 1919 — Page 4

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE Secretary Subscription Rate* By Government Order Cash In . Advance. Ona Week by carrier 10 cents One Year, by carrier 15.00 One Mouth, by mail 35 cents Three Months, by mail SIOO Six Months, by mail s l - 75 One Year, by mail $3.00 One Year, at office $3-00 Single Copies 2 cent 3 Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter.

If the boys and girls could vote on whether or not we have a gym there would be no doubt as to the result. It would be about 100 per cent in favor of it. We can do it if every body just helps a little and we will have the best place in this part of the country. We have a five year lease on the building, have added extension on east side, put in a bath and toilet, furnace and other improvements. Anew floor, new root and possibly an extension on the west side similar to that on the east next fall. There are those who favor buying the building or tailing a long time lease, stuccoing it and making it a permanent gymnasium. This would mean only an investment of a few thousand dollai s and would not be so bad unless some one has a plan whereby we can have a modem athletic home. The first things is- to show what such a place means for a community. Just now let’s make this place as good as we can.

The registration law was repealed by the senate last evening and by a vote so decisive, 37 to 5, that it would seem there is no doubt as to the tnture of this law. In such counties as this there is absolutely no need for this law which means additional expense and work and there will be no regrets. However, in some nf tho larger cities there is nood of such a law and it is to bo hoped that a law which will insure honest elections in those places will be provided. The city of Auburn has secured another half million dollar industry ior that city, the Evans Truck and Axle company. This is the third factory they have secured in a few weeks. Do you know- how and why? They have a chamber of commerce, an organization of the citizens who love that community, have their money in vested there and propose to see that the town goes forward during the reconstruction period. We can do it here if some capable leader will take charge of this work and it will be a great thing for every one here . The Sturgis Daily Journal, of which Mr. f-Ted.AL iyer, a. pr«hJCtoL tlusi office, is the manager, issued a twentyfour page reconstruction edition yesterday. Sturgis is a live city with a real business organization and the Journal is a great newspaper, unex celled in any city the size of Sturgis

Micheals Stsini Clothes have arrived and that is all that is needed as a recommendation for our stock, as they are first in Men’s and Young Men’s Clothes. $25.00 to $40.00;

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[in the United States, for which Mr. I Mayer deserves much credit. By ths way that city has about fifty small factories and has trebbled its popula' tion in the past half dozen years. Why can’t we? The legislature is passing a bill which will make it a violation of law for any organization to use a red flag as their emblem in preference to the stars and stripes. There is no need in this country for any but the American flag and we favor any law which holds to that idea. So do the people. This Is the day set a part for giving attention to the memory of George Washington, that great leader, general, president, statesman and citizen of the eighteenth century. He stood for our independence and he built a nation that rebuilt the world. His plans have been followed by some thirty other countries and with each succeeding decade it becomes more evident how great was this wonderful father of the United States. If you want to read the Daily Democrat and we hope you do. you should watch the expiration of your paper for we are urged to stop your paper when the time expires. We don't want to and we won’t until we are i convinced that you don't want the j news every day but wo are controlled j by rules that must be observed. (SOCIETY

Club Calendar Saturday. Christian Ladies’ two-cent Supper —Gregory building, Madison street. Christian Ladies’ Pastry, apron and mysterious sale —Gas office. D. Y. B. Class Pastry Sale —Hower & Baker’s. Monday Card Party and Dance —K, of C. Hall. Research Club—Mrs. P. B. Thomas Eastern Star Officers—Masonic hall Pythian Needle Club—After lodge. Tuesday. War Mothers —Ben Hur Hall. Wednesday. St. Vincent de Paul —-Mrs. M. H. Harris and Mrs. E. F. Gass. The safest principle through life instead of reforming others is to set about perfecting yourself—Hayden. Miss Eva Erwin of Fort Wayne came to be a week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fullenkamp. Mrs. J. L. Fulton stopped over night with her sister. Mrs. Robert Blackburn. She was enroute home to Portland from Los Angeles. Cal. The Do Your Best class of the United Brethren church will have a. pastry sale at the Hower & Baker meat market next Saturday. Mr. C. L. Meibers went to Portland this afternoon to spend the week-end; with Miss Ruth Whipple and her mother. The Thimble club will meet at the home of Mrs. William Schrock next Tuesday afternoon. All members are requested to be present. - Miss Helen Hilkeken, of Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knapp and son, Harry were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ashbaucher at dinner today noon. | Miss Ruth Alberta Weber, of

Cold Weather Coming and you will need to repleiisli your coal supply. We have plenty of good clean burning coal at our yards, and recommend that you put it in now. Try our Pomeroy Lump $6.65 Red Lion Lump $7.75 White Ash Lump $7.00 Kenmont Kentucky Lump .... $7.00 Red Comet Kentucky $7.00

ALSO: Chestnut Hard Coal $11.30 Stove Hard Coal $11.20 KIRSCH-REPPERT CO. ’Phone to Coal Yard, 13. Lumber Yard, 12

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22JW>

Union City, a student at the Sacred Heart Academy, Fort Wayne, is a house guest of Miss M;u eella Kuebler over the week-end. Mrs. Gass and Mrs. M. H. Harris wIU entertain the St. Vincent de Paul society on Wednesday instead of Monday afternoon at the home of Mr Harris, as listed in the club calendar. The G. A. R. and W. R. C. heard the fine Washington program at the central schoolhouse yesterday. Dead by the drum corps, they marched there in a body. Miss Nellie Losh, who is attending school at Columbus, 0., stopped here for a visit with Miss Gladys Suman. before leaving this afternoon for her home at Portland. The War Mothers urge all old members, as well as mothers of soldiers who do not already beling, to attend the meeting of War Mothers at the Ben Hur hall Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Any one having a collection of souvenirs is also asked to bring them for the display. The old soldiers and the W. R. C. were the guests of the pupils of the central school yesterday afternoon. The event was given in celebration of Washington’s birthday, and a special program was arranged. A very interestnig talk was given by Rev. F. F. Thornburg on the life of Washington, which was appreciated by all. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schnepp and daughter, Esther. Mrs. Ruth Drake and daughter, Maxine, spent Friday at the home of J. A. Zemel. They went out for their birthday dinner prepared by their mother. Miss Esther, who is teaching at the Dent school spent the noon hour with them. The triplets usually spend their birthday together.—Contributed. The Ohilathea class of the Baptist church had a splendid evening with Mrs. Will Winnes. Mrs. Glass of Ed wardsville. 111., was an out-of-town guest. Mrs. S. E. Shamp provided a delightful entertainment program, including two readings by Mrs. Edgar Lewis and two guessing contests. Misses Anne and Elizabeth, Ruth and Jessie Winnes helped to serve the refreshments. With the plates were given little Washington hatchts as favors, while the napkins were also adorned with the national colors. The Queen Esther Circle carried out their mite box opening program last evening at the home of Mrs. O. L. Vance. Thus far. the mite box report shows nearly $35 collected, which is already double that of former times. Still more boxes are to be heard from, which will swell the amount greatly. Thus far the division captained by Mary Callow is ahead in the contest, and Miss Gertrude Kinzle had the largest individual collection. The Vance home was prettily decorated in flags and bunting for Washington’s birthday and a delightful social time was held in connection with the exorcises. The Do Your Best Class at the home of Mrs. Jesse Swartz yesterday afternoon, enjoyed another llvelv meeting. Twenty-three members, with two guests, Mrs. Tom Kern and Mrs. Luther Hower, were present. Mrs. George Simmers and Mrs. John Sovine were assistant hostesses. A pastry sale to be held next Saturday, was decided upon, and a comfort made, waa disposed of to Mrs. Ben Hoagland. The class also decided to return to its former custom of serving lunches. The collection was $5.90. Pop corn and candy were provided by the hostesses. Mesdames Shifferiy, Stonerook and Staley will be the next hostesses. When it comes to doing things in the way of “sending folks away with a smile" Monroe carries the record. They again tried this when on Wednesday evening about sixty in number, including aid women, husbands and children, stole a march on the Art Krugh home. They arrived in

time to change all their evening ar rangements, even an early bed hour But everything was re-arranged and everyone was given a most cordia welcome. A social good time and games were enjoyed after which dainty refreshments were served. An aluminum roaster was presented to Mrs. Krugh, showing the esteem in which the aid holds her. She has been the secretary of the society for three years and filled the office well given little Washington hatchets as Ohio, in the near future.—Contributed. The ladies of the Friday Night club and other guests for three extra tables, making a company of twentyeight in all, enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. C. S. Niblick and Mrs. Christena Niblick at the home of the latter last evening. This was extended in the form of a lovely six o’clock luncheon and five hundred party and was a thoroughly enjoyable event on the eve of George Washington’s birth annlt ersary. The approaching anniversary was suggested in the cherries that appeared in the menu in various pretty ways and in the score card decorations, with their pictures of Washington and his proverbial “little hatchet”. Helping the hostesses in carrying out their party were the Misses Charlotte, Margaret and Verena Niblick and Agnes Weber. Card Prizes were awarded to Mesdames Ed Ehinger, Charles Voglewede and Dolly Durkin. oIGOU R T I In the case of Charles C. Schug. et il. vs. Rufus B. Clark, demurrer by plaintiff to second paragraph of defendant’s answer. Demurrer overrule; exceptions by plaintiff. The case of Nancy E. Fink vs. Ft. Wayne & Northern Traction company is reset for March 28. The case of James C. Gault, et al. vs. Herman J. Alerding, is set for March 17. Tn the estate of Daniel D. Heller, William Frazier filed inheritance tax report which was approved. * No inheritance tax was found due. Certificate of the election of J. H. Heller as trustee for the F. & 4. M lodge for three years from January 1, 1919, was filed with the county recorder. Articles of the incorporation of The Berne Artificial Stone Company for $10,000; of the Sunflower Land Company for $35,000, with headquarters at Berne, were filed with the county recorder. Real estate transfers: Aaron. M Reams, et al. to Fred J. Adler, 27’4 acres of Kirkland township. $4400; Jacob Schuler to George Schuler, 80 acres of Preble township, $7,060; Jacob Schuler to Adolph Schuler, 80 acres of Preble township. $8,000; M. R. E. cemetery' to John Gerber, lot 374 M. R. E. cemetery, SSO; Mann * Christen Company to Charles N. Christen, quit claim deed for part of lot 124. Decatur, $1200: Ferdinand J. Yake, et al. to Jacob M. Hoffman, 60 acres of Monroe township. SBSOO. A marriage license was issued to Paul Butcher, fanner, of Jefferson township, born January 24, 1897. son of Albert Butcher, to wed Eloise Reef, born January 14, IS9B, daughter of Martin Reef. — o See the Spotted Poland China hogs at H. E. Butler’s sale, Monday, February 24, and buy some of them- They are money makers. 44t3

ANNOUNCEMENT. | The Jefferson Studio is now I located over the Callow and v Kohne drug store and will be I open for businesd Monday I morning. Give us a call. g RETURNS To'BLOOMINGTON f Mias Ruth Bowers returned this ■ afternoon to Bloomington to resume I her studies at the state university I after a five weeks’ vacation occasion- I ed by an operation for appendicitis. I 0 — 'I Vane Thompson was given the I rank of Page by the Knights of I Pythias Thursday evening. The trus- I tees of the lodge request a good .at- I I tendance of the members at the I I meetnig next Thursday evening, wh°n I I business of great importance to the I I lodge will be taken up. | WANT ATS] PAY BIG. 'J /■MULDKEN ffiS 1 ,Si • Should not be"4o,e4" '* I . for «PB>y the | '“T 'outaidh" trewnseot—- | NEW PRICES-30c, SiJu

LOOK AFTER IT Only Few Weeks Remain in Which to File Your Income Tax Report. MARCH 15TH LAST Penalty is Heavy if You Fail to Make Report— Who Are Included. Washington, D. C., Feb. 22 (Special to Daily Democrat)—Mr. Bachelor, was your net income for 1918 SI,OOO or more? Mr. Benedict, was your net income for 1918 $2,000 or more? If so, you are required to file an income tax return with the collector of internal revenue for the district in which you live on or before March 15th. Congress has carefully differentiated between the person who "fails’’ and the person who willfully "refuses to make a return and pay the tax within the time specified by the new revenue bill. Delinquents of the first class are subject to a fine of not more than SI,OOO. Those of the second class are subject to a fine of not more than SIO,OOO, or imprisonment for one year, or both. For making a fraudulent return, the penalty is a fine of not more than SIO,OOO or imprisonment for one year, or both, and i an additional assessment of 50 per cent of the amount of tax evaded. For failing to make the return on time, in addition to the SI,OOO fine, there is an assessment of 25 per cent of the amount of tax due. Taxes may be paid in full at the time of making the return, or In four installments, the first of which is due on or before March 15, the second on or before June 15, the third on or before September 15, and the fourth on or before December 15. If any installment is not paid when due, the entire amount becomes due ten days after demand therefor by the collector. For failing to pay the tax when due there is a penalty of 5 per cent of the amount unpaid, plus interest at the rate of 1 per cent a month during which it remains unpaid, Last year taxes were due on or before June 15. The bureau of internal revenue is seeking to emphasize that this year, to avoid penalty, the taxpayer must pay at least one-fourth of his tax on or before March 15.

With the passage of the new revenue bill the question of how properly to make out an income tax return for 1918 presents itself to millions of taxpayers. The answer to this question was obtained from the bureau of internal revenue, the government’s collection agency. The new revenue bill, as it affects individuals, differes materially from the war revenue act of October 3. 1917, and preceding acts. Probably the most important change is the rale, the exemption of SI,OOO for single persons and $2,000 for married persons and heads of families remaining the same as under the 1917 act. The normal rate of tax under the act of 1917 was 2 per cent on the net income of single persons in excess of SI,OOO, and 2 per cent on the net income of married persons and heads of families In excess of $2,000. Under the 1916 act the normal rate of tax was 2 per cent ou the net income 1 of single persons in excess of $3,000 • and 2 per cent on the net income of

CHIPOOV as applied to LirlulkHUl Automobiles The highest point of efficiency can only be obtained in a '“''’’lJ c t. when the car will permit, highest quality of material, design and wc ship to be entered into its manufactureBuick Automobiles have always given entire satisfaction to t 1 because of the DURABILITY, SERVICE, EASY RIDING and DICTION. Buying lower priced cars, you are bound to have trouble, and it; also the life of the low-priced car is generally two years or less. ine the value of a car, say up to SI2OO, after having gone 25,000 or a , miles, and compare it with a BUICK which has traveled the same or even greater number of miles, and then see which car you would p The upkeep of Buick cars is low. considering the fact that a p constructed motor car or any piece of machinery will not wear out as m ly or be laid up for repairs as often as cheaper makes. BUICK is STANDARD in motor car VALUE. j Allow us the privilege of showing you the best motor car wue 01 today. -- Fiv ;:zr PORTER & BEAVERS “ and BUICK SALES & SERVICE Roadster Formerly the Decatur Carriage Works , p aS s, $1595.00 Cor. Ist & Monroe Sts. ’Phone 123 belt-

married persons and heads of famiZ in of $4,000. Taxpayers whoee net income exceeded the amount of the exemptions provided for by me act of 19161 were taxed under both the 1916 and 1917 actß - J This year tax Payer haß , on y one act io consider. The normal rate■ of tax under the new act is 6 per » the »r.t »• "«> »“”• above the exemptions, and 12 per cent on the remaining net income. This applies to citizens and residents of the United States. Income from property in the United States owned by non-resident aliens is subject to the full normal tax of 12 per cent. The sinlgl? man with a net income for 1918 of $2,000 will pay this year a tax of S6O, the man with an income of $3 000 will pay $l2O. the $5.0001 man will pay $18« »”•’ ,hG ,s ’°®° ™ aD : will pay $240. all at the rate of 6 per cent on his net income above his personal exemption of SI,OOO. The single man with an income for 1918 of $6,000 will pay $370. He 19 taxed at the rate of 6 per cent on his first $4,000 above the exemption and at 12 per cent on the remaining SI,OOO, a total of $360. In addition he pays a surtax of $lO, one per cent of the amount of his income between st>,ooo and $6,000. The married man will pay S3O on a net income of $2,500 in excess of his personal exemption, S6O on a $3,000 income, $l2O on a $4,000 income and $250 on a $6,000 income, which includes his surtax of $lO. “It must be remembered.” said Commissioner of Internal Reyenue Daniel C. Roper, “that the revenue to be derived under the current act is to be used to defray the cost of a war that has brought victory to the United States and its allie* 5 The estimated total is $6,000,000,000. Compare this with the indemnity that would have been demanded by Ger-

Grip or Influenza has all the symptoms of a very bad Cold, in fact. Cott cause Grip and Influenza. A good plan is not ton until you feel sick and feverish, but just as soonasys feel a Cold coming on Stop It bv taking LAXCARIN Tablets, which destroy gem act as a Tonic and Laxative, and keep the system dition to throw off attacks of Colds, Grip and Inta LAXCARIN TABLETS REMOVE THE CAUSE OF COLDS, GRU AND INFLUENZA SOON RELIEVE FEVERISH AND PAINFUL HE£ ACHES CAUSED FROM COLDS LAXCARIN is the first and original Cold and Grip W let. It is used by every Civilized Nation, and has ato er sale in the United States than the combine I saleU all other cold and grip remedies. It has stood tnefo for a very long time. REMEMBER THERE IS ONLY ONE LAXCARIN Substitutes must be Refused Sold by The LAXCARIN PRODUCTS CO., Distributors of The Laxative Laxcarm Dept No. E-147 Pittsburgh, Pl PRICE—SI.OO per Box; 6 Boxes, Monev Orders, Cash or Registered Letters Will send C. O. D. Anywhere * . —77-, '

many had victory side. Themanwho "“'J tax this year may do ful heart, secure m J" that ho is bearing onfi. B of a common burden ’« American would evadeE TOO LATE LO 3M4l AUt Zewh’re Un, c route, by 8. S. Magley J* *| R- R- 7- Pinder Democrat office or p Oßtoa J’ e 1 FOUND —Automobile Owner may have sameb Vfl M this office and paying f ur ad a «'| February 26tlTir wiir _J sale will offer at auction' -I cow. 1 young sow, 5 motorcycle, well equipped ‘*| runner, some household stoves, garden tools, etc-j, Faurote. Ml -."7 .■ — ADDITIONAL CHURcJI ST. MARYS CHURCH First Mass. 7:30. High Mass, 9:30. Christian Doctrine. 2:00, Vespers and Benediction, J;U, The Christian Pastoral h«|» : section number one has the Gnu, | building, corner of Madison q Third streets, nicely decorated q I flags and bunting and picture ( 'George Washington for their * cent supper to be given this etak beginning at 5 o’clock. The loiM nig items of food have been pn* ed, some of it steaming hot, to j. ? at two cents an item: Creamy en, noodle soup, potato salad, bjjj beans, sandwiches, spaghetti coffee. Everybody is cordially» vited to come.