Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 18, Number 115, Decatur, Adams County, 14 May 1920 — Page 3

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HOME READING COURSES IN INDIANA Washington. May 14 — Indi im is tin first state to perfect a plan of cooperation with the federal bureau of .>•! ucation, the state department of edr ration and the Indiana state university in connection with the home reeling courses of the home ediatiofi division of the bureau of edit aticn The national reading circle include many thousand readers thcru’hout th? United States and its territories v.; :> are eirgaged in reading one er mor • of the courses outlined by ’he I ure ;■> of education, upon the completion cl which certificates signed by the United Suites commissioner of education, bearing the seal of the bureau of edu- ■ cation, will be awarded. The extension division of the In 1 ana state university has now entered L into cooperation with the bureau of, education, with the approval and co- ! operation of the state superintendent j nt education, and the work in Indiana will be carried on by Walton S. Bittner, associate director of extension education at the university. Bloomington, Indiana. In the future certificates awarded to

■■I 1 - 11 1 “— | “THE BANK | I BUILT UPON I I A ROCK” H THE Basis of confidence in any bank |j Sis its unquestioned Character and Re- |h sponsibilily—Character supported by I honest dealings, and Responsibility backed bv Knowledge and Experience IM ' it ' 1 , This is the solid rock upon which Ji Old Adams County Bank is built and H the fad that ||| V'i >H This Bank’s Resources are I Greater than the Combined g I Resources of ail rhe Other || 1 Decatur Banks • |j ’ ’ But substantiates the fad that this progres- || sive Bank oilers every facility for comi ! plde and ellicient banking service. || || atural l y t he S e qualifications which have, || HI distinguished us in the past will Carry On in the future. v ||| I 010 ADAMS COONTY BANK I Capital & Surplus $140,000.00. J Oldest and Largest Bank in Adams County. “we write tornado and WIND STORM | insurance Lenhart & Heller ’PHONE No. 2. 157 So. Second Street Decatur, Indiana. .

ihoso completing any ot the coui- s f the home education division will he igned by the I’. S. commission 01 duration, the state superintendent ot üblic instruction and the director of the extension division. Header- living in Indiana are. re.nested to send all papers and letters to Mr. Walton S. Bittnes, associate Tri-: tor, extension division, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, who .ill keep the bureau of education indrmed of the progress of tlie various •eaders. SUGARED FRUITS Wash and stone dates and wi h cgs removing stems. Put through ; ! food chopped with nuts. Mix with a I little melted butter and pres-' firmlv i I three-feurth inch thick. Cut into I | squares and roll in powdered sugar. SORGHUM COOKIES One cup of sorghum molasses, end half cup lard, one cup of cold water,, one teaspoonful cinnamon, one teaspoonful ginger, one teaspoonful of soda, a pinch of salt. Hour enough to make dough that will handle well.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT. FRIDAY. MAY 11, 1920.

- j Civil Service Makes Way for Salvation i — —

Civil Service Building, Washington, D. C„ Recently Purchased by the Salvation Army. (Insert) Colonel William Peart, Chief Secretary in the United States.

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THE Civil Service Building at Washington, I>. C., In which more than a million and a half persons have 1> ‘i n examined for government positions, lais been purchased by the Salvation Army. It will become the headquarters for all tlie Salvation ! Army activities in that district and in I addition will probably contain a home for working girls, with hotel accommodation, bowling alleys, club rooms and sleeping quarters. There Is no slate which does not contain tlioasunds who will recall the historic old Civil Seryice Building, , which is located at Eighth and E streets. Northwest. It became the property of tlie government on the recommendation of Theodore Roosevelt when lie resigned as civil service dii rector in 1595. Originally erected in tlie interest of ! the post office department for the purpose of housing tlie m< ney order divli sion, it has also contained the Bureau

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PUBLIC SALE Tlie undersigned will offer for sale J |at the Brock residence, corner Moni roe and 7lh sts.. Decatur, Ind., at H 1:30 P. M„ Saturday, May 15th household goods, consisting of par-1 I lor suite, beds, bedding, chairs, organ] carpets, stoves, dishes, etc. | Terms —Cash. E. BROCK, ' Lleff Liechty, Auct. 112-4 t |

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iof Mines, together with several , branches of the war department and tlie public health service. Recently the Civil Commission outgrew the building and moved to larger quarters. The Salvationists will move Into the new building in a few- weeks. If present plans are put through this will add one more to the total of 57 hotels maintained by tlie Salvationists in this country in which accommodations and service are furnished free or at nominal prices. In these Salvation Army institutions, which are distributed i throughout the country, more than 100,000 meals are furnished in a I twelvemonth, while the night lodgings 1 supplied run close to a million and a • half. According to Colonel William Peart, chief secretary of the Salvation Army In the United States, the acquisition of ! this new property will enable the Salvation Army to make a needed exten- • sion of its activities in the nution's i, capital.

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g AUGUST WALTERS I Plumbing and Heating Estimates Gladly Given. r 'l2?) North Ist Street Shop 'Phone 207. Residence ‘Phone 507.

- ; I - FORT WAYNE AND DECATUR TRACTION LINE Central Time. Leave Decatur Leave Ft. Wayne 5:40 a. m. 7:00.a. tn. 7:00 a. m. 8:30 a. m. 8;30 a. m. 10:00 a. m. 10:00 a. in. 11:30 a. m. 11:30 a. rrt. 1:00 p. m. 1:00 p. m. 2:30 p. m. / 2:30 p. m. 4:00 p. m. 4:00 p. m. 5:30 p. m. 7:00 p. m. 8:30 p. m. 10:00 p. m. 11:05 p. m. Car every hour and a half. Running time 1 hour and 5 minutes. Freight car leaves Decatur at 7:45 a. m., and leaves Fort Wayne at 12:00 m., arriving In Decatur at 2:00 p. m. Office hours 6:45 a. m. to 7:00 p. m. I. B. STCNEBURNER, Agent.

APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR I Notice Is Hereby Given, That the undersigned has been appointed executor of the estate of W ilhelmlna ( Hohiike. laic ot Adams county, deceased. The estate Is probably sol- < , JOHN PEOPLES, ’ Executor. May 5. 1920. , „ ‘ I lore B. Erwin. Atty. ( -14--l . XO’I’K !•: TO DF.FF.N l>4 NTS ■ 1 •■-* I State of Indiana. Adams County, SS: Tn the Adams Circuit Court, April IV rm. 1920. Cause No. 10,109, T<- Quiet Title. .1. Charles Brock vs. Charles M. ttewart. et al. Now comes the Plaintiff by C L. Walters, his attorney and files his oniplaint herein, together with the tti.lavlt of a competent person that ■ie residency, upon diligent inquiry. < unknown of the following named iefendann. to-wlt: Charles M. Stewrt. Judith Stewart. Leath Stewart, ' Je.irgc Westlake, Rosamond L. Westake. John J. llalya. Sarah A. llalya, Stewart Robertson. Catharine P.obert<on, wihlie Deen; that the lames of the defendants ire unknown and that they are heieved to he non-residents of the state of Indiana sued in this action ■>y the following names and designs•ions, to-wit: "the unknown husinnds and wives, respectively, of the following named persons, to-wit: 'harles M. Stewart. Judith Stewart, Leath Stewart, George Westlake, L. Westlake, John J. Kalxtt, Sarah A. llalya. Stewart Robertson, 'atharine Robertson, Wiltlie Deen, the names of all ot whom are unknown to plaintiff, the unknown members, co-partners, receivers, trustees, creditors. officers tnd successors in interest of the following named firm or co-partnership to-wit: Halva & Robertson, tin- names >f all of whom ate unknown to plaintiff. the unknown widowers and widows. ehilmen, descendants ami heirs, surviving spouses, creditors anti administrators of the estates, devisees >ml legatees, -trustees and executors ,f the last Wills and Testaments, suy•essors in interest ami assigns. re’pectivelv. of the following named and designated deceased persons, tovit: Charles M. Stewart, Judith, -tewart. Leath Stewart. George Westtike. Rosamond L. Westlake. John J. Italya, Sarah A. llalya. Stewart Lob-| ,-rtson. Catharine Robertson, the names of all of whom are unknown to the plaintiff a>> of the women once mown by any of the names and designations above stated. whose names ■lav have been changed and who are now known by other - names, the lames of all of who mare unknown to he plaintiff: tlie spouses of all of the .ersons above named, described and leaignated as defendants to this action who are married the names of all if wijorn are unknown to the plaintiff; til persons and corporations who assert or might assert any title, claim >:■ Interest in or lien upon the real ■state described in-tlie complaint In his action bv under or through any >f tlie defendants to this action nam'd, described and designated in said omplaint, the names of all of whom ire unknown to plaintiff:" that the iefendnnt ilalva ft Roberts is a fo'- ■ ign linn or co-partnership and that -he cause of action alleged against said defendant in the complaint in his -cause arose within tlie State of Indiana; that -aid action is for tlie jurpowe of quieting - the title of real --State in the State of Indiana: that a ■attse of action exists against all of said defendants: that all of said defendant are necessary parties to said action anil that they are believed to be non-residents of the State of Inliana. . _ The following real estate in Adams oountv, in the State of Indiana is described in said complaint, to-wit: Inlots Numbers five hundred fifty jne (551) and five hundred fifty two '552) in Glass & Rice’s sub-division >f Outiots Numbers one hundred fifty me (151) one hundred fifty-four (154) iml one hundred fifty-five (155) in Joseph Crabbs Second Western Addition to the town (now city) of Decatur. This notion is instituted and proso'utcl bv said plaintiff for the purpose >f quieting bls title to the real estate ahovo described as against all demands, claims and claimants whatsoever. . , _ _ Notice is therefore given said defendants and each and all of them: that unless they bo and appear before the Adams Circuit Court at the Court House in the City of Decatur, in Adams County, in the State ot Inlian.i on the 6th day of September. >920, the same being the Ist .Judicial lav of a term of tlie Adams Circuit Court of the State of Indiana, to be begun and hohlen on the 6th day of September. 1 920 anil answer or deiflur ’<> said complaint, the same will lx heard and determined in their ab- ' in** Witness Whereof I have hereun-' to set me hand and affixed the seal of said CoArt at the office of tin Clerk thereof in the < Ity of Indiana, this sth day of May, A. D.. 1 9 -> 0 (Seal) JOHN T. KELLY. Clerk of the Adamr Circuit Court. G. L. Walters, - Attorney for Plaintiff. JT-14-ZI NEW FACTORY LAUNCHED We invite you to visit our “Big Typ< Pig Factory” "Titanic Wonder Bob.’ general manager. “Bobbie Clansman, assistant general manager. “Prolific Mollie Buster,” and 13 Piggies. “Timm’s Lady” and 10 Piggies- “Jumbo Maid" and 9 Piggies, general en tertainment committee. Two ready boars, worthy sons ot "Proflic Timm’s Lady” For sale at a bargain. Act quickly it in need ot a good herd boar Holthouse 4 Faurote Stock Co. Monroe ’phone, Decatur. R. 5. 11246 s_s_s_wantads EARN—l—s—s

NOTICE OF SALE OF CITY BONDS Notice is hereby given that the Common Council, in anti for the city of Decatur, Indiana, will on the 21st day or May, 1920, at their Council Room, in City Hall, up until 7 o’clock p. m„ receive sealed bids for $15,000 of city bonds, as follows: Said bonds to be issued in denominations of $500.00 each with interest at the rate of 5% per annum from date, and to be dated June 1, 1920, maturing $1,500.00 per annum for ten years, beginning with June 1, 1921. Said bonds to tie sold to the highest and best bidder at not. less than par. The Common Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Witness my hand and seal this 71 h day of May. 1920. R. G.'CHRISTEM, (Seal) City Clerk. 7-14 MCI It 11 TO IIIDDLItx Noth’** is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Decatur. Indiana, will on the IMh day of May, 1930, up to 7 o’clock p. m.. at their Council Room in City Hall, receive sealed bids for the ha tiling of coal from the railroads. in said City, to the City Light and Water Plant, for one year from Mnv 20, 1920. Said bidders to furnish his own equipment and to assume all demurrage assessed by the railroads. The Comrnoji Council reserves th** right to reject any or all bids. Witness my hand and seal this 13th dav of May. 1920. (SEAL) R. G. CHRISTEN. 13-14-17 City Clerk. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE. No. 174 6. Notice is hereby given to the creditors. heirs ami legatees of William Booher, deceased, to appear in the Adams Circuit Court, held at Decatur, 1 Indiana, on the 31 st day of May. 1920, and show cause, if any, why the FINAL SETTLEMENT ACCOUNTS ! with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. JANE BOOHER. Administratrix. Decatur. Ind., May 6, 1920. Peterson & Fruchte, Attys. 7-14 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Preble township, Adams county. State of Indiana and Jefferson township, Wells county, State of Indiana, that the Board of Commission<‘rs of Adams county. Indiana, and the Board of Commissioners of Wells county, Indiana, will meet in joint session in the Coinmissioneß'« Room in the Auditor’s office in the City of Decatur, Adams county, Indiana, on Thursday, May 27th. 1920, at 10:00 o’clock a. m., to consider tlie report of the engineer and viewers on a free macadam road ■>n the County line, between Die Jounty of Adams and Wells. aforesaid, and known as the Fred Gallmeier Macadam Road, which said petition is now pending. The improvement petitioned for in said petition iis over and upon the public highway situated on the following route, t'o-wit: Commencing at the southwest corner of section sixteen (16) in township twenty-eight (28) north. range thirteen (13) east, on the line dividing Adams and Wells counties aforesaid, running thence north on * tlie west boundary 6f Sections sixteen (16) and nine (9) in township twenty-eight north, range thirteen (13) east. and on the east boundary of sections eight (8) and seventeen (17) in township twentv-eight (2.8) north. range thirteen <l3) east and terminating at the north west ‘ corner of section nine (9) in township twont v-eiglil <2S) north, range thirteen (13) east, or at the northeast corner of section eight (8), township and range aforesaid. The same being on and along the west boundary of the above named sections in Preble township in Adams county, Indiana, and on the eastern boundary of the aforesai<l seclions in Jefferson township tn Av ell:; rountv. Indiana, and being on the Countv line dividing said sections aforesaid. 'l'he same being about two (2) miles in length, being the same road described in the petition for the Improvement. . That it is proposed to improve raid Hghway by grading, draining and nacadamizmg the same with crushed stone and screenings as provided in •fie plans and specifications ini' the •onstruction of said improvement vhich are now on file in the Auditor’s Iffiee, of Adams County, Indiana, and he Auditor’s Office of Wells county, Indiana. Any and all residence tax payers of he aforesaid townships Apposed to nd affected by the proposed improvevent may file their remonstrance gainst the construction of said im- 1 •rovement, with the Auditor of Adims County, Indiana, where said petiion is pending, at any time up until 10:00 o’clock A. M. on Thursday, May !7th. 1920. and not thereafter. That on said 27th day of May. 1920. be said Boards of commissioners, iforesaid. acting in joint Session will icar any and all remonstrances tiled ind the only ground of remonstrance ihall be that said improvement will >ot lie of public utility and convenience. JOHN MOSH RE. Auditor of Adams County, Ind. FRANK B. FISHBAU&H, Auditor of Wells County, Indiana. 7-14 Prince von Buelow and a son-in-law >t (ormer Italian Premier Crisp! are -eported to be partners in the project to publish a German-Italian newspaper in Rome,

Feed Buttermilk to your hogs. 2 cents per gallon. Clover Leaf Creameries 46-ts Decatur, Ind. Have you tried that all pork sausage at the White Meat Market? ’Phone 388 and let us send you some. 4 deliveries daily.—Meyer, Brushwiller A Beef. 289-ts DR. L. K. MAGLEY Veterinarian Office 235 W. Monroe St. Over Al Burdg’s Barber Shop. Phones: Office and Residence. 186 i DR. H. E. KELLER.. Decatur, Indiana, GENERAL PRACTICE. ; OFFICE SPECIALTIES—Diseases of women and children; X-ray examina--1 tions; Flourscopy examinations of the ’ interna! organs; X-ray and electrical i treatments for high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries. X-ray 1 treatments for GOITRE, TUBERCULOSIS AND CANCER. Office Hours — 1 9 to 11 a. m.—l to sp. m.—7 to 9 p. m. Sundays by Appointment. Phones: Residence 110; Office 409. r 233-ts N. A. BIXLER OPTOMETRIST : Eves Tested, Glasses Fitted t HOURS | Bto 11:30 12:30 to 5:30 r Saturday. 8:00 p. m. Telephone 135 4 Dr. C. V. Connell Veterinarian l i Office: Horse Sale Baru, Ist street. Office ’Phone 143 Residence ’Phone .... 102 r ■ ( j e i hi — ...i.i.— Dr. C. C. RAYL 105 North Second Street. o « Practice limited to Surgery i and diagnosis of Abdoini-no-pelvic Disease Office (1 to 4 & 0 to 8 p. m. Hours(Sunday 9 to 10 a m Phone 581. ) t ' Dr. 1. E. Somers Monroe, Ind. i In office formally occupied by Dr. Rayl. Office Hours: 8-9:30 a. m.; 1-3 p. m.; 7-8 p. m.; Sunday by appointment, 'Phone 73 I 1 WANTED Bench and Machine Moulders. Pattern Makers. i Grinders. Millwright. Cupola Tender. ': Cupola Laborers. Casting Inspector. I Office Help, j General Laborers. Make Application at 3 J Decatur Castings Co. I- ( 58-ts