Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 17, Number 63, Decatur, Adams County, 14 March 1919 — Page 4

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Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. House bill No. 46 provides a new county official, to be knows as the county engineer at a minimum cost of SIO,OOO and in most eases several times that for this engineer can employ a force of assistants that will give him quite an army. We supposed that most of the duties for which this office is created were taken care of by the county surveyor and it would seem that if the legislature really wanted to do some thing worth doing they would have planned a salaiy or a fee system for that office which would have made it possible for that official to take care of his work intelligently, so that he would

know just what he is entitled to and so the taxpayer could get his work done and know that it was done under the law. This new arrangement it seems but adds to the troubles of that official either by doubling his duties or crossing him by the appomtment of some one else. And Governor Goodrich has the nerve to call this the most constructive legislature in fifty years. We have found one bill enacted by the legislature which we believe of merit —the new registration law, which we understand provides that when you have registered in your precinct you need never do so again unless you move. There is some sense to that and it’s a real improvement over the old law. Please don't forget that Monday, April 21st. is to be “Gym Day” in Decatur. On the evening of that day, “Hickory Farm” is to be produced at the gym, the proceeds to go to the fund for improving that building. The plans are being worked out and we only know that it is to be a great big athletic benefit and that every body should plan to buy a dollar ticket. You get the worth of your money, the class yells and tho spirit of the occasion, will repay you and you will be helping out the big cause. We just have to get the money to pay for the improvements. This is not a private enterprise. No one will make a dollar out of it, in fact the men who are working at it have now and will continue to give as much or more than any one else The property will eventually be turned over io tho city so it belongs to you as muen as to any one. Help make it a real gymnasium. The Victory Loan will open April 21st and it is very important that it be a success. Upon its rcsu'.’r, cl;

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pend the bringing home of many boys, the continued p.ospeiity of lids nation, and the paying of our war debt. The notes will be for short terms and will pay good Interest. You should buy all you can. I SOCIETY Club Calendar Friday. Christian Pastoral Helpers —Mrs. John Barnett. Mite Society—Mrs. John W. Tyndall. Saturday. Pythian Sisters’ Two Cent Supper —K. of P. Home. Pythian Sisters’ Pastry Sale —Gas Office.

Right Thing to Find Out At every moment of our lives we should bo trying to find out, not in what we differ from other people, but in what we agree with them:. —Ruskin. “Worryng over yesterday proflteth little, but what we do today meaneth much." The March section of the Evangelical Laldes’ Aid society had another splendid meeting yesterday, Mrs. J. T. Edington giving over her home for the event. The business and social periods, were observed in turn, and the collection amounted to $5.90. Refreshments of fruit, cake and coffee were tempting. Eighteen members, thirteen guests, a collecton of $13.40, a brisk business meeting and an enjoyable social period, characterized the meeting of the United Brethren Ladies’ Aid society at the home of Mrs. Frank Martz yesterday afternoon, when she was assisted in entertaining by Mesdames J. J. Foughty and Mary Elzey. Plans

for the economy and pastry sale to be held the Saturday before Easter were made. Sandwiches, doughnuts and coffee were served, the ban on this having been raised since the war. Mesdames John Mosure, Ed Macy and Earl Butler entertained the Loyal Workers’ class at the Mosure home on First street last evening. “A backwards class party” was unique, each guest being required to do stunts Chinese-fashion. which is of course, just the opposite from the general w’ay of doing. Another contest, in which questions were answered with words beginning with “Miss” was entertaining. Refreshments of little cakes iced in green, fruit and coffee were served. St. Patrick’s day was also observed in the decorations of green and white streamers. Mrs. Martin Jaberg was a guest. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grote and son, Roland, and Miss Louise Marbach went to Fort Wayne last night to attend the card party at the home of Mjs. Lee In honor of Miss Minnie Grote's birthday. Progressive pedro was played till late when a most tempting iunch was served. Besides those named, the following were present: Mr. and Mi’s. Herman Grote. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buechner, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grote, Otto Buechner. Hulda Grote, Mary Lee, Arthur. Bertha. Robert. Raymond and Walter Grote Prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grote, Louise Marbach and Roland Grote.

The Royal Neighbors had another of their splendid entertainments last evening at the hall when their fam-

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ilios and friends were their guests. Gold and purple, the lodge colors, pro vailed in the decorations. A fine progrum was given, as follows: Song, “America,” by the audience; welcome addreise, Marion Blackman; piano and drum music, Urclle Amspaugh, Naomi Mayer; speech, Hazel Peterson; piano solo, Melvena Butler; speech, Dorothy Peterson; vocal duet, Doylo Amspaugh, Naomi Mayer; song. Marion Blackman; piano solo, Opal Robinson; speech, Isabel Peterson; piano duet, Marion and Elsie Blackman; reading, Helen Shroll; vocal duet, Bowser ulsters; reading, Mrs. Amelia Butler; speech, Nedra Glancy; piano solo, Margaret Ashbaucher. Refreshments in two courses, consisting of sandwiches, coffee, ice cream and cake, were proided.

COURT[ In the George Martz estate, of which Jesse C. Sutton is executor, inheritance tax report was filed and approved, no inheritance tax ■was found due. Cyrus Lyons vs. Lemuel G. Williams, et al. Motion by plaintiff to require defendant. L. G. Williams, to make the third paragraph of answer more certain and specific. Fred and Margaret Wagner were granted the adoption of two children, who will take the Wagner name and become heirs. The children were taken from the St. Vincent Orphans’ home in Allen county, and it is not known whether their parents are living. They were Mary Reffeld, born May 14, 1912, and Samuel A. Schmell. born June 24, 1918. Soldiers’ honorable discharges were filed for record by M. W. Howard. Charles W Mahony, Charles W. Grim, Herman Linnemeier, Eben M. Heath, Henry Springer, Nelson C. Charleston. Earl C. Fuhrman. Clarence W. Mitchell, Walter Ryf, Walter D. Cross, Thomas F. Callihan, Daniel G. Railing, Morton A. Railing, Elmer V. North, Roy Lawrence Kalver, Edwin Paul Winans, John L. McCrory. Herman Baumgartner, Vernon Koos, John Arn. Real estate transfers: William Jaubker. et al to Farmers’ State Bank of Preble, lot 6, in Preble, $300; Martin Reef, et al. to Jonathan Temple, 80 acres of Jefferson township, $11,500; Atwood Buckmaster, et al. to Shanna Roebuck, 120 acres of Washington township, $9,000; Charles H. Lehman, et al. to C. A. Liechty, 2.47 acres of Monroe township, $988; Carl A. Countryman. et al. to Henry A. Adler, et al lot 434 Decatur, $900; Jennie Kohn to Ernest Kohn, et al. quit claim deed to real estate in St. Marys township, $2500; August C. Charleston, et al. to Eila Charleston, 25 acres of Jefferson township, $3,000. THE WHITE STAC AND ITSCAREER A Word About Cigar Business and Why We Must Boost Price to 7 Cents. COST OF PRODUCTION And Increase in Revenue Makes Change of Price or Quality a Necessity. Ten years ago ijext August we placed the "White Stag” cigar on the market with the firm determination to make it the best smoke on earth or elsewhere. We passed through tiie various experimental stages that all manufac-

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turers havo experienced, have had OUr ups and dortiw, U-oetly do* us, but we like the business, it’ our life work and we will stick to it unti. "mustered out.” For these ten years of day and night effort we have fairly ate and slept with our White Stag cigar undl we are now producing a scientifically buiided cigar that pleases the public taste. Before the war period wo thought we could see a little daylight, that we would soon get something more than a living out of our business. • We wore selling the dealer our product at $33.50 per thousand and he considered his margin only fair. Ho could realize as much profit on it i as on any of the advertised brands, and we were satisfied. It only re-; malned for us to get the production; to make our business pay. Then came the war and its result on raw materials. Prices advanced rapidly. Tobacco being a farm product doubled in price. In 1916 and 1917 the packers were paying a hundred per cent more ' than in pre-war times. Here are a few figures: Imported Havana 1914 $ .90 to SI.OO 1918 1.60 to 1.85 Imported Java 1914 $3.50 to $4.00 1918 5.20 to 6.00 Connecticut Binders 1914 $ -32 to $ .40 1918 87% to 1.00 Pennsylvania 1914 $ .22 to $ 25 1918 55 to .60 Added to this increased cost of quality leaf tobacco such as is used in the White Stag came a big increase in boxes, labels, freight and in 1917 the higher revenue tax. Still the consumer bought his White Stag at the same old price—s cents. We advanced our selling price $7.00 which did ont cover our increased cost. Common sense tells you that we were near tho margin. February’ 25th, 1919. came another revenue increase adding $2.00 per thousand to the cost and every manufacturer in the land had to decide whether he would stay in class B or go to class A. If we did the latter we felt wo would twve to cheapen odr product and that we refuse to do. We elected to do the former. O«r n otto has always been “.Qualify goods and a square deni ” can 1 no longer build the White Stag*to retail for five cents Mr. Smoker, so the cigar will come ty you in all its goodness as a ClasS jB War Tax Paid cigar—a square deal for you, for Uncle Sam for us for our creditors and for our retailers. We feel vou aro entitled to this ex-

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feel sure that you , 'will continue to sffioko and like the , I White Stag, appreciating that we are ; ; building it up «<• Us standard of qual- ■ lity and not down to a price and that ; ' you would ratiiec pay a 20 per cent , increase in price than accept a cut in . IquaUty. we know the White blag I ihas a future if we keep the quality , up, wo have a splendid working orIganhatioa and wo guarantee you a I perfect smoke. J We thank you. 'i THE WHITE STAG CIGAR CO. , By Henry Thomas. (Advertisement) THE WIDOW'S MIGHT The popular feminine impersonal- ; I or. Julian Eltinga, is to be seen in his ; hast Paramount picture “The Widow's j Might” at the Crystal theater tonight. ; | This is a fascinating story written : especially for Mr. Eltlnge by Marion > (Fairfax and directed by William C ■ ; DeMille. Mr. Eltinge is again given ■ the opportunity to display his famous wardrobe of feminine finery and his ; talents as a female impersonator. : The story is that of a young New ' Yorker who decides to dable in ranch-; jing and narrowly misses being robbed: by a notorious crook. How he sue ceeds in foiling the designs of this gentleman through the disguise of a woman, how the disguise gets him into lots of trouble with the girl he ; loves, but how he at length wins out and saves both his girl and the ranch, makes a story of fun and adventure throughout. o ——————- — DEMOCRAT WANT ATS PAY BIG. ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO LOAN One million dollars to loan at s’i per cent, on improved farms. Ten years’ time with privilege of making partial payment at any interest-paying dates. Abstract of title on short order. JOHN SCHURGER & SON Office on second floor, over Fisher & Harris grocery. 237-rr -v-t lmo DrTc V, Connell VETERES AKIAK . OFFICE—HORSE SALE BARN FIRST STREET Calls Answered Day or Night Office 148 1 flOrk, Residence 102

Just 14 More Days of Our ” I | Great Removal M Hundreds of people have taken advantage O s 1 1 • this great money-saving sale. SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY. 1 9 ? 48 Men's Hats, regular value, $2.50, at J j j 24 Men’s Hats regular value, $1.50. at JI ? One lot of Men’s Work Shirts, $1.25 value, at $1.15 I i One lot of Men’s Dress Shirts, $1.50 and SI.OO I i values, at « 7 . I Come in today and take advantage of the great I i bargains offered you in this sale. I HOLTHOUSE SCHULTE 8 M I MARCH 15TH is the last day to get in on your Income Tax Re. turns. Be sure to have it in the Collector’s hands by 12:00 o’clock Saturday night. If you need assistance, we will gladly help, client or not Mr. F. W. Jaebker, for many years connected with this Bank, as an employee or official, and Mr, E. B. Adams. Attorney at Law, and for several years Clerk of the Conscription Board, are both well S versed in the Tax Law and their services are yours •’ for the asking. Call at the First National Bank during banking hours. Dates may be made with our Mr. Gralikeror Mr. Confer. This is only one form of service. iFIRST NATIONAL Bffl Member Federal Reserve System Decatur, Indiana iiiaimi— llT7 —anr’'" v * 59c Per Pound For Butterfat at our Station or Creamery MARTIN-KLEPPER CO. > CREAMERIES :: . f >• ’J3I. : 49 1 11 ’ ■. : I - : HAVE YOU EVER KNOWN A MAN I without a bank account who has had high in his community? 0 CREDIT—HONOR—REPUTATION | are all acquired through a proper banking i° nn tion, properly managed. jj We not only make the opening of an | at this bank, but we help a influence to establish yourself. WE INVITE YOU TO CALL jiiSMaifa