Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 17, Number 112, Decatur, Adams County, 10 May 1919 — Page 2

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DAIL Y DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company JOHN H. HELLER...... President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE Secretary Subscription Rates By Govennrent Order Cash la Advance. One Week by carrier ......10 cents Un® Year, by carrier $6.00 One Month, by mall 35 cents Three Months, by mail SI.OO SLx Months, by mall $1.75 One Year, by mall $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. Homesteads, with buildings and equipment to make them ready for immediate occupancy, will be provided for soldiers anti sailors who wish to engage in farming, if a bill proposed by the Secretary of the Interior is not defeated in the next congress. Secretary bane’s plan is to purchase lands in all sections of the country, to subdivide the tracts thus acquired, to build on each parcel a house and barn, and put the ground into -condition for use for truck gardening, farming or grazing, as the character of the soil, the climate and other factors dictate. These settlements will not be scattered haphazard, but will lie established as communities so that the homesteaders pay have the advantages of churches, schools, telephones, transportation and markets The government will allow the soldiers and sailors a maximum of 40 years in which to pay for their land and kames. Money will be advanced also for the purchase of machinery, equipment and livestock. These loans will be for a short period. Interest at a rate cf not more than 4 per cent will be charged by the government With the appropriation of $100,000,000 which the bill will authorize, the Interior Department estimates 25,000 homesteads ranging in area from 5 to 160 acres can be purchased and developed. The task of preparing the land for cultivation, it is expected, will accord employment to many soldiers and sailors. The whole undertaking was delayed by the filibuster, which killed the appropriation, along with many other popular and salutmy measures. The Athletic hall is a popular place and will grow more so. The young people are enjoying it and the community should back it. If you do we can buy the properly, put in more 1 conveniences, give the outside some touching up and have a gym that < every citizen will be proud of. It will t add much to the city and you ought ’ to be for it. The directors have sev- £ oral plans to finance it and ask your support. We know you will give it g and that the new hall is appreciated. s LJ J One of the most pernicious pieces of legislation threatened by the re-I*’ actionary Sixty-sixth Congress is theU* Proposal to remove the exemption ?. Bank I, Proposal comes from HepresenuUve s McFadden, of Pennsylvania, one of the most consplcius Republican members of the House Banking and Cur-l

UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT These warm days suggest lighter underwear and we

have a showing of summer underwear in both unions and separate garments that is unsurpassed. In Athletics we are featuring the B. V. D. anc Rockingchair, $1.25 to $2 per garment. THE MKEOS-OAiLEY COMPANV The Store That Does Things

remy committee. Such a step would t cost the farmers of America millions of dollars, and endanger, if not de- / stroy, the Farm Land banl? system, one of the great'" ! b. isings an Amerlean congress lias ever bestowed on - the farmer. If the exemption is removed, the Farm Land banks will either have to go out of business or raise the rule of interest on loans to 3 j farmers, which is just what those be--3 hind the proposal desire. ) -JL . —— > The Victory Loan closes today and ) Adams county may well feel proud of the record. More than a half million - dollars worth have been taken by the 1 people of the county, making the pro- . ject easier and showing the proper ■ spirit and the fine thing about it is ■ the fact that it was assured last night and we have good cause again to thank the good people who made it possible. Those who have not subscribed for bonds can do so yet if they hurry. The campaign closes today but subscriptions dated today will be good though sent in Monday. Don't put it off any longer however or it will be too late. I SOCIETY I x xTx'x'irx x x x x»xyx x x x'xlx x. Chib Calendar Saturday. D. Y. B. Pastry Sale —Hower and Baker’s. + Reformed Ladies’ Pastry Sale—Gas Office T uesday D. Y. B. Section —Mrs. Ves Baker. * The Do Your Best class, section number one. will meet Tuesday evening with the leader, Mrs. Ves Baker. The Answer When I go back to earth And all my joyous body Puts off the red and white That once had been so proud, If men should pass above With false and feeble pity, My dust will find a voice To answer them aloud; “Be still, I am content. Take back your poor compassion! Joy was a flame in me Too steady to destroy. Lithe as a bending reed Loving the storm that sways her — I found more joy in sorrow Than you could find in Joy!” Our opinions are not in our own power; they are formed and governed much by circumstances that are often as inexplicable as they are irrepressible.—Benjamin Franklin. Mrs. E. S. Christen went to Lafayette to spend the w'eek-end with her children. Ellis and Catherine Chris-! ten, students, and to attend the Mother’s Day services to be conducted by tiie former’s fraternity, the * Agathon club, tomorrow. Mrs. E. W. ( Busche also went to visit with her ( son, Martin, a student in the university. + The Christian Pastoral Heljiers at c :he home of Mrs. Minnie Daniels yes- , . . d lerday afternoon spent some time in discussing the bazaar which they are s to hold this fall. Other business matters came up an drefreshments were t served during the social. ( TELEPHONE RATES ti I A letter from Carl 11. Mote, secret; ot the Public Service Comm is- tl ithat ’ I ’ vllana - kives the information | the cm-/ Mlng ° n the retltion of d d“ T "*“' —™>- «,!■ >'“>

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1919

1 A GREAT SUCCESS 3 - (Continued from Page One) live The players were Ixiwell Smith, ’ James Downs. Francis Eady. Gordon - Engler, Katherine Dorwin, Marcella i Hower, Crystal Baltzell, Mary Burk and Evangeline McConnehey, all of [ which were stars in the characters they portrayed so very well. Many compliments were heard re- > garding the players and those who . took part in the performance, as well as on the new gym. It is commodious and not only possesses excellent advantages for the pleasure of the students, but is beautiful to look at. The ■ side extensions are upheld with large . pillars, the interior woodwork being . painted in glistening white. The side seats are elevated, leaving the middle floor such that it can be used for sports of various kinds, but so that seats can also be arranged for lecture or other audiences. This was the first public entertainment given in this but many of the events of the closing school calendar are scheduled therefor. Guy Brown, principal, stated that the net sum of $l5O was made by the entertainment. This will go to the school fund, to be applied on the piano and other things used in the school. Miss Clara Boknecht had charge of the pageant and Miss Grace. Coffee and Fay Hammell had charge of the play, being well assisted by the other ten teachers. Miss Ruby Miller served as pianist, o M. E. MORNING WATCH There will l>e a morning watch at the Methodist church tomorrow morning at six o’clock, at which all members are requested to be present. RESOLUTION OF RESPECT. In Memory of Comrade John D. Hale. Sleep on, ye fallen comrade, the victory you have won, You’ve served the nation’s banner, your task has been well done. Rest under wreaths of laurels by grateful people* given. We strew your grave with flowers, the sweetest gift of heaven. Commander —It is our sad duty to report to you that Comrade John D. Hale, a late member of Company C. 101st regident, Indiana vounteer infantry, during the war of the rebellion, and who was a tried, true and faithful member of Sam Henry Post, No. 63. department of Indiana, G. A. R.. was, on May a, 1919, called by our Great Commander to the Grand Army above. Wherfeore, We, your committee, in testimony of his loyalty to his country, when her glorious principles of freedom were assailed, of his private character, as a citizen, and as a true and loyal member of the Grand Army of the Republic, recommend that a copy of these expressions of our regard for the fallen comrade, he sent to the family. S. B. FORDYCE. D. K. SHACKLEY, B. W. SHOLTY. Committee. NOTICE TO DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS Mr. Gibbons, member state board of tax commissioners, was in the city looking over the various reports of the township assessors; alo that of the various banks and corporations. He desires to call attention of all domestic corporations to Sec. 17 of the Acts of 1919, which provides that all corporations shall between the Ist ' day of March and the 15th day of May, file with the county assessor a sworn statement of such corporation. The penalty for non-compliance of this act is a fine of SIOO for each day 1 that same is postponed. It is the duty of the corporation 1 to file this statement with the county assessor, and not sufficient that 1 they be handed to the assessor. 1 File yours not later than Wednesday. May 14, and see tha ta copy is J in the hands of the assessor. 1 PUBLIC SALE. Dayton Steele administrator , o» the Albert N. Steele estate, c wnt otter at public auction at ? slre. C i ,rn r7 of Madison and sth ‘ Sai D r atur - Iliana, lat , da> ’ 17, 1919, P‘<»Perty P t ,"^ l . lht blowing automobile i„V - < nc Buick tons ot Verhold goods, inchia- 1 house- , and furniture lng bedding . terms ‘ All sums of $5.00 -ma .. , I cash in hand; all su lns U ? dcr that amount a credit of six! months will be given, purchas er giving a good bankable note DAYTON STEELE, Administrator. Roy Runyon, Auct. H2t6 — —o-_-Garage door hardware. Let us help you figure out your garage door problems.—H. Knapp [<£ Sun.

CHURCH OF GOD Regular Services. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. ’ Preaching, 10:30 a. n.. ( Evening preaching service, 7:30. Wednesday evening prayer meets ing, 7:30. The interest and attendance at these rervices has been increasing also with the power of the Holy Spirit’s ) presence. Everybody is invited to atI tend. You are always welcome at these services. <D. M. LYONS, Pastor. BAPTIST CHURCH Morning , 9:30, Sunday 'school. , 10:30. Children’s Service: , 1. Song by Juniors. • 2. Reading—Wm. Bell. 3. Violin Solo —Charles Hite. . 4. Vocal Solo—Leonard Bailor. 5 Reading—Helen Shroll. 6. Piano Solo—-Pauline Hite. . 7. Address to Children —Pastor. Subject: “Your Mother.” 8. Song by Juniors. 11:15, Offering. • 1. Song by Choir. “Be Silent.” i 2. Prayer. 3. Specal Music. ! 4. Address—Mrs. C. E. 8011. Sub ject: “Mothers of Great Men.” i 5. Song. Closing. Evening 7:30. Preaching by Pastor. Subject: “Be a Man.” a ST. MARYS CHURCH First Mass, 7:30. High Mass, 9:30. Christian Doctrine, 2:00. Vespers and Benediction. 2:30. Prayer hour. Friday evening, 8:00. ZION REFORMED CHURCH Sunday school, 9:30 a., m. M. Kirsch, supt. German service, 10:30 a. in. Christian Endeavor service, 6:45. Topic, “The Lure of the World," leader, Agnes Sellemeycr. Evening service, 7:30 p. m. Theme: “A Hero of the Cross in America: David Brainard.” Members, friends and strangers are cordially invited to all the services. L. W. STOLTE, Pastor • aCHRISTIAN CHURCH 9:30 a. m., Bible school. 10:30 a. m., Communion. 10:45 a. m., Sermon. Subject: “A Kaleidoscopic View of the Gospel.” 7:30 p. m„ sermon. Subject: “The Last Great Prayer Meeting.” Come and spend an hour with us at these services. A. G. A. BUXTON, D. D., Pastor ►— o EVANGELICAL CHURCH Sunday school at 9:15 a. m. L. L. Baumgartner, superintendent. Public worship with sermons by the pastor at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. The morning service will be devoted to the observance of Mother’s Day, and the attendance of all of the parents of the church is requested, as there will bo special features at both the Sunday school and the preaching services. In the evening the pastor will deliver a sermon on “The Sifting Processes in Human Life.” Young People’s Alliance at 6:45 p. m. Topic: “The Lure of the World,” led by Mrs. Fred Avery. Week evening devotional meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 p. m., with regular choir practice immediately following. A cordial invitation to strangers 1 and friends to worship with us. W. S. MILLS, Pastor. ‘ o PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9:15 a. m„ Sabbath school. Matters of special interest to come before the school. Everyone urged to be present. 10:30 a. m.. Sermon: "The Church and Re-construction.” Special music < by choir. | 7:30 p. m. Mother's Day service. Address by pastor: “Our Parents." • Solo by Dr. Fred Patterson, “Mother j O' Mine.” Wednesday 7:30 p. m„ Mid-week < service. We shall begin a study of’ | the parables of Christ: Ist. The Sower—Matt. 13; Mark 8. The at- I tendance and spirit last week were , excellent. You are welcome. A. H. SAUNDERS. Pastor!] U. B. CHURCH 9:15 a. m.. Sunday school. Following the Sunday school will be the report of the Branch Mission- £ ary convention, by Miss Ethel Potts, w hich was held this week at Frank-; ' i ln<i ' Mrs ' Miner sa> sil was the ;1 and hear th^ 1 " attended ’ 80 be sure , X 10 - > repQrt - 1 5 ing. Ul ” Pla yer and class meet- I ’ C ’ a- • the rwst ot this pilrt ' nS ’ with service, win i )e . ' evening t Mother’s Day. with All the public win he ! j come to all these service,. W ' l '. C- L MINER, Pastor *|

“AFTER THE FALL”' (4 reels) ■' ll ‘♦LUTHERAN AMERICA” | (2 reels) Presented by the Lutheran Pictures Academy at DECATUR ATHLETIC HALL F RID A Y, M A Y 1 6 Auspices Zion Walther League INSURANCE NOTICE The Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of j French Township has appointed me as appraiser of fire insurance in this: district, and you call up Uncle John , for Fire and Lightning Insurance Also your Tornado Insurance is solicited. Phone 515, Jno. D. Stults, Agent. PIPE FOR FENCE POSTS. 1 have on hand second-hand 1 in., 2 in., 5% in., 6J4 in. Bin. and 10 in. pipe in any length, which is just the thing for fence posts and braces; ' also for ends of tile ditches. See us for prices. J. F. ARNOLD Suite 4, 5 & 6, People's Loan & Trust Company Building Decatur, Indiana 'Phone 709 HORSES—HORSES—HORSES. Our horses will stand For the season at the Riverside Feed Barn, First Street, Decatur. I Will be there every day of week. One full blood Belgian, one full blood Percheron. Now is the time to breed your mares, as there is a big demand for horses 1 in foreign countries. J DAVE GERBER & SON ' Jake Grim, Keeper. ■ NOTICE TO PATRONS. ; Owing to some delay in the ! mails, the Saturday Evening ! Post, released for today, failed ; to arrive. This number will be ■ distributed as soon as shipment ! arrives. WENDELL MACKLIN District Agent ! “OLD MONEY’’ Vi ill make the season at : the Riverside Feed Barn, : opposite Sale Barn, First : Street. J. D. G R I M Keeper 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 I Fisher & Harris grocery. “THE LAW AND THE OUTLAW” A two-reel W. 11. production, featuring Toni Mix, the great western actor, known as the master of the plains. A complete western picture showi ing how an outlaw, after doing' considerable damage is brought to justice, and with very little' trouble and by the aid of the | law, becomes a well known - man about town. Also Some more of those goodygoody good comedies, lilted ’ with plenty of pep. and contain ■ a number of good laughs. You've seen them before, and they are always good. You eon’t go wrong on this show. — EL

METHODISTS- ' You are all members of the Sunday School. Be there at 9:30 a. m. Sunday. Strangers Invited /fIBV MMI .We I T * * * I BINDER i 4* T 4* j -v k * I VVIRt I ■ ■ . . • « . t 1 * 5 V, e still have a small amount of twine on hands * 3 that we are selling at 18 cents. Remember, this is J X International Harvester Co. Twine, and an actual * $ saving of 6to 7 cents per pound to any farmer that | t is going to need twine. Better come in and buy t 5 what twine you need before it is all gone. I i i I — I I Schafer Hardware Co J /AnMSJHrjgt. - - . . ■ : -■ <- ■ Jr— E »• h n7ii n 1 *' \\\\l SV J 1 t & 1 I OR SALE—-Newly Painted I ' ip™' a hundred dollars more to.ycu when you I -want to sell your old car or “trade it in” MOTOR CAR ENAMELS OJtTyou the means to make that bun- . red -. i S )me * n , we ’H show you why we say I ' ar ® e automobile coatings on I CwSiifei “ift e mar ket. ! ,Ve 11 tell you how we guarantee a Ba hstactory result if you use themI Gi ™ Y '“«« d COD v or thf ' va!ua b!e book, “How to Famt Your Automobile.'' Come in. CALLOW & KOHNE , t J .’ • Decatur, Indiana