Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 17, Number 171, Decatur, Adams County, 18 July 1919 — Page 4

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DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. JOHN H. HELLER President ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Secretary Subscription Rates By Government 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. Nothing has been heard from the state tax board whether or not bey are going to approve the five macadam roads ordered by the county commissioners in the different townships. Those who are located along the proposed improvements need the highways and the work of building them could have already been started, if the state tax board didn’t Hve the final say so as to what Adams Co. is permitted to do and what roads tax payers might build. But Adams county must pay her share for the building of the brick roads from Winchester to Indianapolis and in order to do so, the state board or highway commission tells us how many roads can be built without interfering with the amount of the tax needed to construct them. Decatur's Chautauqua will open next month and the people of the community will welcome the - opportunity of attending the series of high class entertainments arranged for the week. This Chautauqua, unlike others that have been here, is an independent organization and the selecting of the talent is left in the hands of a local committee. This committee assures the public., that the best and only the best of talent will be selected for Decatur. The I complete program of speakers and I entertainments will be announced] within a week and in the meantime. I plan to be in Decatur during the] week of August 11. Get ready to] buy your ticket. I

Possibly that special session of the legislature which Governor Goodrich is going to call next month is for the puiq>ose of appropriating funds for the operating of the penal ami benevolent institutions, in view of the annoucemet that these state in-1 stitutions are “dead broke” the people would rather believe that it was for this purpose, but whatever it it called for, the majority are not in favor of it. It’s another additional expense. It is disappointing and sincerely I regretted tha the wheat yield in this! county is not going to be what it was I expected, but if the corn crop makes I up the difference, Adams county will] not fare so badly. Here is hoping I that we get a twenty-four rain and I that you have a bumper crop. i Shafer Peterson returned from a ten days’ stay at West Baden. He returns improved in many ways.

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' SOCIETY t Club Calendar Friday. Ben Installation and Initiation. . W. F. M. S.—M. E. Church. , W. R. C. Meeting. Christian Ladies’ Social — Noah Mangold Home. D. Y. B.—Mrs. Ben Hoagland. The D. Y. B. class will meet with Mrs. Ben Hoagland Friday evening. Saturday Ever Ready Class Two-cent Supper—K. of P. Home. The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable one.—BerShaw. The Willing Workers’ class of the United Brethren church of Rivarre, met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Geier, on the evening of July 11. A fine program was given. There were twenty-six present and the amount of the collection was 93 cents. Ice cream and cake were served by the hostess. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Perry Walters and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hilton. Mrs. Almon Shaffer. Mrs. Joe Chronister, Mrs. Vina Heath. Mrs. Milton Chronister and daughter, Audra, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Geier and daughter, Madeline; and the Misses Leona and Gladys Welker, Edna and Crystal Edgell, Gertrude Jones and Bertha Heath; Doris Heath, Harry Edgell and HarMessrs. Harlle Welker. Eber Heath. | lie Edgell.—Contributed. + The Women’s Missionary society o fthe Reformed church held theii ( monthly meeting [at the Gottlieb Christener home in Monroe township last night. After the regular meeting, the Misses Christener, who act ed as hostesses, assisted by Mrs. L. D. Jacobs of Chicago, annonced luncheon which proved to be a twocourse chicke ndinner. The guests all expressed themselves as having had a fine time and were al agreed in praising the hospitality of the hosesses. —Berne Witness. + A cordial invitation is given to all to attend the ice cream social , > nthe Noah Mangold lawn on First ’ street this evening. Ice cream con- : as, pop and home-made candy will be sold. + Mr. and Mrs. John Dealey, of Van i Wert. 0.. have arrived for an ertend- i sd visit with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel i Acker. Mesdames Dealey and Acker ] are sisters. r ♦ A good crowd is urged to attend , the Ben Hur installation of officers t and initiatory work this evening, beginning promptly at eight o'clock. Members of the degree staff are es- s pecjally urged to come t

Mrs. George McGill and Mrs. Harrv F. McGill spent yesterday in Wren, G„ with Mrs. Katie McGill and Mrs. Elza McClure. ♦ Mrs. Harvey Everett and niece, Viginia Felger, of Ft. Wayne, spent he day wit hMiss Catherine Christen at her home north of the city. ♦ Mrs. Dan Tyndall and daughter, Mary Catherine, have gone to Fort Wayne for a visit with the C. G. Egley lamily over Sunday. + Misses Bertha and Zelma Fuhrman it their rome north of the city, enertained fifteen of the Loyal Baughers’ class last evening. The girls planned for rally day and also for an entertainment to he given soon. Gams were played and refreshments served, completing a very pleasing evening. ♦

Twenty-four attended the entertainment of the Evangelical Ladies’ Aid by the July session in the church parlors yesterday afternoon. Plans to , ■:« perfected at the next meeting in Itwo weeks, were considered. During I the social, refreshments were providled. I *

I The Philathea class of the Baptist j I Sunday school win be entertained I this evening by Miss Ruby Miller ♦ Mrs. W. S. Mill and daughter, Kath- ' lerine. have returned from a most, deI lightful visit of nearly five weeks | with relatives at Dayton, O. Mrs. I Mills was born and reared there and I al lot her aunts and uncles and cousI ins, as well as her nearer relatives—lai! but one sister, live there, so that I the visit and reunion was exceptiontally pleasing. + Not an accideat marred the perfect pleasure of the Baptist picnic at the Jones grove yesterday, A fine program of games enlivened the entire day. There were tennis, croquet,

' DECATUR DAILY, DEMOCRAT. FJUDAY, JULY 18, 1919.

TO SPRINGFIELD Committee of Three Will Leave Sunday Night for Springfield, 111. RELATIVE TO FACTORY Have a Proposition and Will Investigate It— Meeting Tonight. W A. Klepper, president of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce, announced this morning that a committee of three business men, namely, I. A. Kalver, H. L. Conter and C. J. Voglewede would leave Sunday night for Springfield. Illinois where they will investigate a proposition of securing for Decatur a proposed branch factory that a large and reputable manufacturing plant of that city is figuring on locating in this section of the state. Within the past two weeks, representatives of this manufacturing concern have visited Decatur and have talked the matter over i with local business men. In order to secure a better idea about the : pissibilities if locating this branch . factory, it was deemed advisable to : send the above committee to Springfield. They will spend a couple of days there and will then make a re- : port to 'he local business men's organization. Meeting Tonight. A meeting of the business men’s t organization will be held tonight at | rhe city hall at eight o’clock. It is i urger that every man who is a boost--I er for Decatur be there as matters : of importance will be discussed and disposed of. t * ( ABOUT THE SICK Elijah Walters continues confined ] to his bed o naccount of paralysis, i Mrs. Walters, who had an arm bro- ’ ken. several ribs fractured and a kid- ' ney torn loose in a fall several 1 ; months ago. is recovering, and re- ( cently was able to take an automo- j bile trip to spend the day with rel- ] atives. i ===== - - = ===== ] baseball, tug-o-war, races and games of all kinds, for both young and old. , to say nothing of the delicious dinner and the other refreshments provided. In the afternoon, the Baptist I Ladies’ Aid society held its regular ' meeting and a parcels post sale in connection therewith. The collection was $11.57. The August meeting will ] be a picnic at Waterworks’ park. + An increased attendance over the social of the week before , characterized the second one of a series of summer recreational affairs given by

the local Epworth League. The com- ’ pany went to the Waterworks’ park for outdoor games and on returning to the M. E. church afterwards, found 1 a different series of entertainment features awaiting them. These centered around a pie. impromptu poetry being made and stunts performed. Later the pie was served for refreshment. Agitation was begun relative to the Epworth League institute to be held at Lake Wawasee, the ; ‘ week beginning August 11. It is ex-; 1 pected that a large delegation will 1 be taken from the local church. - Transportation will be furnished free 1 and each one will be required to pay t for his board, only, during that time. a Miss Mary Suttles was elected treas- e urer to succeed the one who resign- * ed. * + The Presbyterian Woman’s Home ( ;i and Foreign Missionary society andj s the Ladies’ Aid society of the same c

church gave a surprise last evening at the F. E. France home, in farewell ( r to Mrs. Will Kremers, who has not I only served the societies in an offi- c cial capacity, but has been one of the[ a most active and beloved members in a all departments of the church. The 1 party was in farewell as she leaves a

Sunday for her home at Niagara t Falls. About forty-lve ladies attended i the party and enjoyed the evening socially, paying their respects to, and signifying their regret over losing one of their best loved members. In token of their esteem, they presented, 1 her with a beautiful gold pin. The’i presentation was made by Mrs.'s France, president of the Aid society. 1 and the response was given by Mrs < Kremers. Ice cream and ’ wafers t wer» served. , TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. -jFOR SALE—One rug. 9x12, one rug.j 6xß. one linoleum rug 9*i2. one ■ fancy oak chair. Piease call net later' - than Saturday at 233 North Fourth , street. Mrs. Will Kremers. it

R. A. M. SECRETS SPELLED Franklin, Indiana. July 18. —Secrets of the Royal Arch Masons havt been spilled. Persons who have won dered what the letters “T-K-S-H-T W-S-S” on the Keystone emblem ol the Royal Arch means, need no long er be curious. A member of the Franklin Chapter Royal Arch Masons has revealed the secret. Here he says, is what those letters mean: ‘■THE KAISER SURELY HATES THE WAR SAVINGS STAMPS.” WAS LAID TO REST Body of Miss Pearl Purdy Laid to Rest in the Decatur Cemetery FUNERAL SERVICE Held Yesterday — Large Concourse of Friends Attend the Services. A very large concourse of friends attended the funeral services for Miss Pearl Purdy at the Methodist church at three o’clock yesterday afternoon and followed the body to its last resting place in the Decatur cemetery. Those who served as pall bearers were members of the telephone force and a number of other friends, including Dick and Harve Smith, Harve Smith. Herman Ehinger, Joe Hunter, Albert Mutchler and Fred Gay. The flowers were many and beautiful and were tenderly cared for by ■ the girl of a club of which Miss Purdy was a member, being Misses Mathilda Sellemeyer. Electa Glancy Golda Gay, Ruby Miller and Ella Mur cher. The Rev. Charles Tinkham, of the Methodist church, assisted by the Rev. A. H. Saunders, of the Presby terian church, and the Rev. D. O Wise, of the Evangelical church, ol Berne, conducted the service. The song service was given by the Metho dist quartet, comprising Henry Del linger, Mrs. C. L. Walters. Mrs. B. J Riee and N. O. Groves. The Rebekah ijodge, of which Miss Purdy was a member, attended in a body. Many relatives and friends front out-of-town attended the funeral. CUTTING OF TREES For The Eiting Macadam Road Begins—Petition Was in Court For OVER THREE YEARS Road Ordered Established by the Jay Circuit Court —Yenned There. With the cutting of trees for the establishing of the way, work has begun on the building of the Eiting macadam road, after three or more years’ pendency in court. A petition for the building of the road was first filed in 1915, this being done away with by remonstrance. Another petition was filed March 15, 1916. in the court of the county commissioners. A remonstrance was also filed against this, but the matter was appealed to the circuit court, then sent to the Jay circuit court on a change of venue, the court there finally ordering the road established. The road is the reopening or improving of an old highway for a part of the way, and the establishing of a new one for the remainder, it was alleged that nder the three-mile road law. a road could not be improved and establised at the same time, hut the court, in his order of establishing this road, decided otherwise. ABOUT TOWN Dr. S. P. Hoffman, late from France, where he served as a captain i nthe medical corps of the U. S. army, passed through the city on his way from Berne to Fort Wayne, today on business. He is preparing to reopen his office for practice in this city. Mrs. William Bract and daughter, i Esther Marie, returned to Ft Wayne i 'his morning. They visited with Mrs. Mracht’s mother. Mrs. Magda! ena Zuercher, near Monros. ’; Cassius m, Andrews vs. Christens i Schrock, et al. is a quiet title suit fii t ed by Attorney C. L. Walters.

A GREAT WORK :s e—- — To Be Done Among Slavic ,f People in This Country T. Thinks Sam Polovina 3, e HE IS RECOMMENDED s For Appointment to Such Work by Bishop — Ingram Carnes Licensed. ( The Bluffton Banner says; "At the meeting of the second quarterly meeting of the Methodist church in this city, last evening, Ingram , Carnes was granted license as an J exhorter in the church. This is as fas as the quarterly conference can do in granting favors in the church. ? but this gives the young man authority to speak at any meeting, in the capacity of a pastor to all intenst and purposes. "Ingram is one of the bright young men of this city, and from early childhood has shown a desire to take up the ministry. He makes his home ‘ with Mr. and Mrs. Will Merriman, is a granuate of the 1919 class of the ' Bluffton high school and was the orator for the class. “After the action of the conference last night, Mr. Carnes, in thanking he conference for its action, said he was going to take up college work ’ at DePauw this fall, and had an am- ■ mibition to become a missionary to ; India. He said he had had this de- : sire since hearing Rev. Wengatz in - his city some months ago. Rev. and : Mrs. Wengatz are in India at this ; time, and are the personal repreSen- : tatives of the local church. ■ “The conference at its session last night also recommended Sam Polovina to the bishop for work among the foreigners in this country. Sam has recently been at South Bend, where he was given permission to use an abandoned church building, and byygoing among his own people in the mill district of that city he was met with a rousing congrega;ion at every service. Sam believes « there is a great work to be done < among the Slavic people in this coun- , try, and he is willing to take up the J work. District Superintendent Mar- ■ 'in said he would make a strong rec- . ommendation to the bishop for a , ncunces that there will be a meeting * like Gary or Hammond among the « foreign population.” < PRESBYTERIAN CHRISTIAN ED- ; DEAVOR PICNIC HELD TONIGHT I t The notice was given in the form of ' verse. This is one in reply: ' "With five and twenty cents ,I'll | come To greet our good old pals of C. E.. < Just out of town at Lutz’s home, Near six P. M. o nnert Friday. Look out for me, for I’ll be there, As near o ntime as I can tell, Enjoyiny that cool country air And splendid drinks from Lutz’s well. With pleasure too will I partake ! Os such refreshments as are found ’ And will indulye in the handshake, > That I am sure will there abound. > ‘ -1 ‘R. S. V. P. call one thirty.’ ' Your card to be does plain notate. ; Ts this reply is found faulty. ■ Call two to eight.” Have, you replied likewise? We ’ want to see you there 'Meet at church at 6:00 p. in. i 1 HMrs. W. 9. Dull and Miss Fern ’ Scary, of Willshire. 0., came this ' morning an dtook the 11:30 car for Ft. Wayne. q.q. + q. +4 1 I . July 21 to 25, inclusive My office will be closed j while attending the Coni gross of The American Optical Association at Rochester, New York ) N. A. BIXLER Open Saturday, July 26, ‘l9 k i A I-1 »♦♦♦♦♦♦»»»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

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