Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 32, Decatur, Adams County, 7 February 1921 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. JOHN H. HELLER Editor ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE. Alsoclate Editor and Business Manager JOHN H. STEWART City Editor Subscription Rates Cash In Advance Single Copies 3 cents One Week, by carrier 16 cents One Year, by carrier $7.50 One Month, by mail 46 cents Three Months, by mall $1.25 Six Months, by mall $2.25 One Year, by mall $4.00 One Year, at office $4.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. THE NEWSPAPER: — The right of a newspaper to exist was discussed in an editorial in the Sunday Tribune, which said: “The newspaper was devised to meet a demand not for ethical leadership, but for information as to events. The public wanted news. The newspaper was invented to supply the want. That is why it is called a newspaper—not a sermon, a tract, or an essay, but a paper of news. “The newspaper today is a complicated institution in comparison to its primitive form. it has added other functions than that of collecting and purveying news. But these ure of secondary importance. This is a matter of functions, not of motives or principles. One newspaper may be governed by inferior ethics, another by superior. But whatever the ethical standards which govern its editors and its editing, its central function, and reason for being, is not ethical leadership, but the collection and dissemination of news. “That is a considerable responsibility, the competent performance of which has been the study of specialists for nearly two centuries. It is one of the most, important functions of civilized society, one of the principal factors in human progress. Nevertheles the same institution which performs this function, and 1 performs it, we believe, with as much regard for ethical principle as any other profession, business, or trade, has added other functions. Adevrtising is, of course, news and salesmanship combined. Editorials seek to arouse thought and action. Special articles and critiques supply a wide range of information and guidance. Commerce, public law. education, religion, moral charity, political life, all find in the modern newspaper an aid and accessory of the first importance. Nevertheless these added services do' not change the inherent nature of the newspaper nor impose upon it as a primary purpose or responsibility, ethical, political, esthetic, or other functions. The newspaper is and aJT ways must be a newspaper first and - - last. I ' - Andrew W. Mellen, multimillion- - aire. second only to John D. Rocke- - feller in wealth, is now slated to be <■ secretary of the treasury in the Harding cabinet. The big business - organization seems to control and - the common folks and the small mer- » chant and the ordinary manufactur- • er and the farmer and laboring man. will see a good many signs which - will prove that during the next four - years. It may be alright and we 1 - hope it is, while doubting that this _ nation can be conducted for the bene-

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•; The le*latur« will very probably pass the bill permitting a commission form of government. Under the . plan any city can conduct an election . to ascertain the will of the people us • to whether or not they wish to ’ change from the old party plan to one whereby five commissioners ure chosen, non partisan, and thfcse elect ' a mayor from their number. Rich- [ mond, Anderson and other cities are 1 preparing to adopt the new plan And • no doubt many others will do so. i .J™ 1 It's a difficult matter to smile when i the weather coninues to frown and weep, but what’s the use to do anything else? Brighter days are com- . ing and we are going to come through fine and dandy. Those who live in America are more prosperous and happier than those of other nations, so much so that we ought to all feel thankful. That may help some. The Decatur Industrial association will meet this evening at the library and you are invited. If you are interested in Decatur and Adams county, come out. You will be interested. Farmers, business men, laborers, every citizen is invited —more than that urged to take part in these meetings. Celebrate Their Golden Wedding (Continued from page one) daughter-in-laws, one son-in-law and seven grandchildren. Also one daughter Anna and one son Albert, have been called by the angel of death, in mere infancy, and without a doubt are enjoying eternal happiness in heaven. They too, are asking our dear Savior to bless you and perhaps are anxiously awaiting the hour to come when they can and will assist you before the judgment seat of our God, an honor they desire, namely, ushering their parents into everlasting peace. These were the only deaths in your immediate family or the family of any of your chidren. This surely is a special blessing and all the more reason wiiy we should meet with you and celerate your golden wedding day.. You have seen this community change front a dense wilderness to fertile lands, beautiful homes and modern commercial enterprises. From the days when the log cabin with its fire and candle-light were the only home comforts. oxen the oven wagon was were the only home comforts, when the oxen-wagon was the only conveyance. when the only method of communication was by letter, and that slow and necessarily uncertain, you have seen a gradual change and the inauguration of all our modern-day luxuries and business necessities. 1 especially refer to the change in transportation, canal transportation, steam railways, electrical railways, carriages, automobiles, and now more recently aerial navigation. From “Old J Oaken Bucket water well to water with the Hydrant in your home; from J the candle to gas. and now your elec- • trically-lighted home and streets; (from the farmer with his scythe to ‘ reap the harvest to the present day farmer with modern machinery. And matfy other changes might be eumcrated until it would become too tire some to bear all of mentioned. With all these changes you have not only kept peace, but more, you have set the pace yourself. And it must be evident that your maxim was. Strong Men Have Purposes.” Others have wishes—dare to do something bigger than you have ever done Otherwise, you would have fallen out of line in the procession and not be with those in the front—still leaders. The example your lives teaches us will surely be a source of great comfort, pleasure and assistance in the future. From you we have inherited health and youth, womanhood and manhood, anti as bread cast upon the waters returneth after many days, you have the joy. the laughter, the bright faces of your children. This will be a golden day in their memories—the day grand pa and grandma celebrated their golden wedding. Your kindly faces and words of counsel will still be helpful to us all and we therefore hope that divine providence may continue showering His blessings upon you. that we may participate in the celebration of man; more anniversaries. The happy couple received many ' beautiful and valuable presents from their children and grandchildren, and ! also many telegrams and letters of I congratulation from releatives and I friends. Tonight a reception will be given , iat the K. of C. hall from 7 until 11 i o’clock, one hundred invitations havI ing been issued for this. j

, DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1921

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SOME NEW DISCOVERIES. Wabash, Ind, Feb. 7. —Among the important discoveries of the last year should be listed those made by members of the civics class of the loyal high school, according to Miss Stella Moore, a teacher. In correcting the semester examination papers Miss Moore\ found that public utilities spread disease; T. R. was a bill vetoed by President Wilson; The Hague, a disease of the throat and a place where lost souls gather; treason is murder or intense robbery while the attorney-general has charge of the state militia. The pupils further set ouj. that an injunction is a road marker to tell which state you are in; an alien a person who has no parents until he is twenty-one years old, but may become a citizen by being brn in the United States. One pupil stated that when an alien conies to this country he is taken to Alien island in New York, bathed, fumigated, and if not admitted to the country is exported with other undesirables WILL CLOSE TONIGHT The meeting at the United Brethren church will close tonight, unless new interest breaks out. Yesterday was a splendid day from the beginning un to the closing. The Sunday school numbered 282, the lovefeast and the communion was the largest, as well as the Sunday school. The junior interjest was good, also the C. E. The C. E. was led by O. P. Mills. The house was packed for the ! preaching service and a gixjd interest shown in the service throughout. One young lady and three heads of families were at the altar, and the service closed with seven joining the church. Offerings have been splendid all through the meeting. The rude balcony cost a hundred dollars not counting the labor which was donated and this was all collected besides a number of regular collections which were fine. The number professing new life to date is eighty-two; joined the church to date thirty-six. Some of these cgnverted were from other towns and the country around, while still others are from other churches of the city and a number therefore will I join at other places. Good help was given by some of the I other churches for which- the church .is grateful and appreciates. All the public is invited to the meet- . ing tonight which in all probability I will close tonight.

+♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*♦+♦ ♦ ♦ DOINGS IN SOCIETY ♦ Club Calendar ,I —— II ■ Monday. Woman's Club —Masonic Hall. TUES taolmfwytaoppJopJ7 bz kaqei W. T. U.—Mrs. Jacob Atz. Pili Delta Kappa—Club Rooms. — TUESDAY. Ladies’ Auxiliary to American Legion—G. A. R. Hall. Tuesday—Tri Kappa, Mrs. Albert Sellemeyer. The Tri Kappa sorority will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs. Albert Sellemeyer on Fifth street. WEDNESDAY. Wednesday Afternoon—Historical club, Mrs. Leland Franks. Shakespeare club —Mrs. D. B. Erwin. Reformed Aid —Mrs. John Glancy. Thursday. Evangelical Ladies' Aid —At the home of Mrs. Martha Roop, First st. Phoebe Bible Class — Mrs. Charles B rodbeck. | Evangelical Ever-Ready Class —Mr. i and Mrs. Frank Butler. Friday. Zion Lutheran Aid —School House. On the account of sickness in the February section of the Evangelical Ladies’ Aid society the October section will have charge of the meeting Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of Mrs. Martha Roop on First street. This is the first meeting of the new year and each member is kindly requested to be present. ♦ Miss Betty Erwin is entertaining a number of little folks at her homo this afternoon for little Mary Bess Owen, of Detroit, Mich. ♦ Misses Eva Acker and Rose Christen will entertain Tuesday evening for i Mrs. Burt Owen of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Minta Acker Blissner of Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada. ♦ The Historical club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Leland Franks, North Tenth street. ♦ The Christian Ladies’ Aid of the Christian church, will meet for an all day session on Friday February 11th begining at 10 o’clock at the Noah Mangold home. The ladies are asked to material for two aprons. Those materials when made up will be sold at the Easter Bazaar. Mrs. Mangold will act as hostess. * The Shakespeare club will meet with Mrs. D. B. Erwin Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. R. H. Moltz will be the leader. * The Zion Lutheran Ladies’ Aid society will meet Friday afternoon in the school house, and all ladies of the church are asked to be present. ♦ All members of the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity are requested to meet at the club rooms this evening. Business oi importance. ♦ In the Bluffton News in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Sunday is the announcement of the engagement of Miss Lena Dick, of Bluffton, and Mr. Elmer Beer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Beer, of Berne. The date of the wedding is not announced. ♦ The members of the Ever-Ready class of the Evangelical church will meet Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Butler on Winchester street. The husbands of the ladies will also be invited, and a pot luck supper will be a feature of the evening's entertainment. The Reformed Ladies’ Aid society will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. John Glancy. Members, please take notice to change in meeting to this week. ♦ The Phoebe Bible class will meet on Thursday evening at the home of Mis. Charley Hrodbeck on Seventh street.

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THE FIRST DAY Bills Are Allowed on First Day of the County Commissioners’ Session County Commissioners, Robert Schwartz, Grant Owens and Ernst Conrad, met in regular session at the Auditor's office this morning and started the day with checking up and allowing of monthly bills. Reports of several of the county officials were filed and disposed of in the proper manner and this after noon road matters were taken up. Attorney J. Fred Fruchte appeared before the board in behalf of those petitioners who want roads in several of the townships. A number of petitions for roads are now on tile with the commissioners. It was stated that four roads would be ordered sold by the commissioners at this session of the board. Other matters of importance are up before the board and the two day session will no doubt be an interesting one. DANCE TONIGHT The last dance before the lenten season will be given this evening at the Moose jiall under the direction'of Fred Schurger. The Stellar Four orchestra will play for the occasion, and it is expected the attendance at the last event will be a record-breaker. POT LUCK SUPPER The Y. P. A. society of the Evangelical church will hold a pot luck supper and business meeting in the church basement Tuesday evening. All members are requested to be present. SMALL FIRE SUNDAY A fire hidden in the attic at the Mat Harris home, Fifth and Madison streets, caused the company a half' hour of trouble Sunday noon. There was considerable smoke but the seat of the fire was rather difficult to reach. The blaze started from the Hue. The damage was slight. THE J. S. BOWERS SALE J. S. Bowers is arranging for a big sale of personal property at his farm three miles northeast of Decatur, to be held March 4th and sth. Jess Michaud is auctioneer and the sale is one of the biggest held this year. The bills and advertising will be out in a tew days. Remember the date. A Good Meeting (Continued from page one) dalion for farming when he leaves school and starts out in life for himself. he knows that he can farm successfully he will stay on the farm instead of becoming discouraged and leaving for the city. If they can have a knowledge of farming at eighteen that many of us get at the ages of forty-five, it will help to solve the problem. When he becomes dissatisfied with farm life the attraction of the city is the first thing they think of. So let us make the farm life as attractive for young people as the city does.

THE LAST WORD IN SILVERWARE Just recently we have received several new patterns that have set a new mark in artistic beauty. The lines are most graceful, while the prices demonstrate beyond question, the fairness of our new low price policy. We should greatly enjoy an oportunity of showing and explaining the many exclusive features of this splendid silverware. PUMPHREY’S ‘ JEWELRY STORE DECATUR, IND. the~best healthl foundation - - IS REAL / < SANITATION if | Sanitary PLU M Bl NG- -

petroleum Industry Proves Value of Self-Government IT took the excessive war-induced centralization of economic and industrial functions in i° hands of government to dramatize the . I Shcv of trying to substitute the noli essential faiUy ot hand*’ —Glenn Frank, Editor of the Century Magazine, in The Politics of Industry. The clarity of Mr. Frank’s reasoning was demonstrated bv the efficiency of the petroleum industry during the war-time period. Petroleum was the one basic industry which was left in the hands of men trained ‘‘for the job in hand” and their efficiency enabled the Allies to float to victory on a sea of oil. The lessons learned during that period of stress have enabled the Standard Oil Company (Indiana) to tncrease its usefulness as a manufacturer of petroleum products. The Standard Oil Company (Indiana) has learned that a minimum of political interference with economic processes is essential to this or any other highly specialized industry that it may continue to improve the service it renders. The Standard Oil Company (Indiana) believes that the government of any business enterprise should come from within the industry, and that this government should be beneficial alike to capital, labor, management, and the public. The Standard Oil Company (Indiana) is organized upon a broad base to bring about this desirable condition. The Board of Directors, who are responsible to the stockholders for the management of the Company’s affairs, acknowledge the social obligation which the Company has assumed, and which they interpret to mean the efficient relining and distribution of essential petroleum products of superior quality; to make these product* available everywhere, and at prices which put them within reach of all. To accomplish this essential task, the Standard Oil Company (Indiana) has continually broadened the base of its operations, intrusting the administration of its complex and highly specialized business to men of acknowledged authority, ability, and vision. Standard Oil Company 0 (Indiana) 910 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago 2384

Saving or Slaving Everyone knows what “skiving” means—working Io the limit of one's , strength without hope of relief. \\ ork was never intended to be slavery, and the reward of work should always be more than enough to buy necessitiesM ?,° lnan y People know what * saving means. Saving is putting by a certain sum of money regularly so as to build up a reserve and niake slaving unnecessary. , - Everybody should save money and make that money slave for him at interest. \\ e Pay Interest at 4% on pavings. «- Old Adams County Bank ‘•The Old Reliable”

LOANS A *—■on—farm and City Property A U°.YJ a m-L intereSt and reas <»»able terms. THE DECATUR ABSTRACT 4 LOAN CO. 157 South Second St Decatur, Indiana Henry B. Heller, P rea . E . Burt Lenhart Scc , y