Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 255, Decatur, Adams County, 28 October 1921 — Page 2

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* LARGEST ELECTRIC SIGN IN WORLD Ixjndon. Oct. 28, — Operation of what is believed to be the largest electrical sign in existence has just commenced here. The sign, shaped like a star, measuring a quarter cf a mile from point to point, serves as a guide for the cross-Channel a’r pilots in landing at night.. The lights are sunk in a groove covered with heavy glass, level with the ground, so that the plants can taxi right across them in landing The lighting js so -arranged that a huge “L" may be displayed to indicate the direction of the wind. The giant sign is installed at Croydon, the London air station, and land ing there Wil! be further facilitated by a searchlight so powerful that it can be seen from a distance of 30 miles, and so penetrating that it can be s e en even through a heavy cloud bank. Buildings adjacent to the aerodrome will also be outlined : n electric lights to avoid collisions in night flying. The station, as now built and with the minor improvements to be made, is believed to be the best equipped for, flying in the world. MONROE NEWS A tine seven and one half pound girl baby who is named Esther Irene, that made her appearance at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Art Baumgartner, east of town. Mother and babe is reported as getting along nicely. Mrs. Albert Duer of this place. Mrs. McClain. Mrs. Draw, Mrs. Huser, and Paul McClain of Berne, left here Thursday for Sulphur Springs. Ohio, where they will attend the funeral of Mrs. Mclntire, a relative whosf funeral took place on Thursday after-

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noon. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hocker were guests of .Dr R. B. McKeeman and family at Fort Wayne, last Sunday. Several hay buyers from various cities were buying hay from our shippers here. Several of our Eastern Star members attended the meeting and banquet held at the Masonic hall in Decatur, Thursday night. The box social held at the school bouse one mile south of town Wednesday evening, taught by Harvey Haggard, was one of the best held thus far this season. A large crowd was present and the occasion was a financial and social success. aged mother of Mrs. Anna Ru pert who had been ill for some time, died H her home in Spencerville. 0.. on ia~t Friday. Funeral was held at that place on last Sunday. Mrs. Matilda Fisher-Trippy, was born March 7, 1833, and died October 21. 1921, aged 89 years, 7 months and 14 days. Grandma Trippy was well known here, frequently visiting her daughter. Mrs. Rupert, at this place. .Those who attended the funeral from this place were Mrs. Anna Rupert, and sons. Jesse. William. Harve. Slyvan. and daughter. Mrs. Margie Armstrong. of Geneva. On Wednesday evening while J. P. Heffner, living just west of town, was driving east on the highway, when near the 1 J. W. McKean farm, his team became frightened at the "honking” of a large car driving west. Mr. Heffner jumped from tiie rear of the wagon. suffering scratches and bruises on the face, hands and shoulders. His injuries are not of a seri<* ous nature, but are very painful. NOTICE All parties having shoes at the Decatur Shoe Hospital will please call for same at once. 254 t3x CLEM W. VOGLEWEDE.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28. 1921

THE MME LAW Requirements of Indiana Statutes as to Size of Fish Number to Be Taken AND THE SEASONS For Shooting and Having in One’s Possession Any Wild Game Are Given. Indianapolis. Oct. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat} —In order that all persona who fish, hunt and trap In Indiana may be correctly Informed as to the lawful means Ify which fish, game and fur-bearing animals may be taken, and the open season for the taking of same, the fish and game division of the state conservation department. has issued the following bulletin. Persons interested will find it a handy reference. Fish Number Length per day Black Bass (closed season Apr. 30 to June 16) 10 in. 12 (Not more than 20 when 2 or more fish from a boat) Bluegills (closed season Apr. 30 to June 16) any size 50 Crappie 6 in. 50 Sunfish any size 50 Rock bass (Goggle-eye) 6 in. >» Pickerel 12 in Pike Perch (Wall-eye) 12 in. Trout 7 In. 20 George N. Mannfeld. superintendeiit of the fish and game division points out that fishing in the lakes is restricted ta hook and line. Trot or set lines are prohibited, as are also lines attached to bottles or similar floating devices. Trot lines may be used in stream fishing, but are restricted to one to each person; hooks to number not more than 50, none of which shall be less than one-half inch from point of hook to shank. License to fish necessary if fishing out of your own or adjacent county, except that the wife of a man who has a license may fish without one. as may also his children under 18 years of age. Game Birds Bag Open Season Lim. Prairie Chicken Oct. 15 to Nov. 1 5 Quail Nov. 10 to Dec. 20 15 Ruffed Grouse.. .Nov. 10 to Dec. 20 15 (Not to exceed 45 quail or ruffed , grouse for three or more successive . days). i Geese & Brant.. .Sept.l6 to Dec.3l 8 Ducks Sept.l6 to DecJ 31 15 (Except wood ducks and eider ducks) Coots Sept.l6 to Dec. 20 25 Gallinules Sept.l6 to Dec. 20 25 Plover Sept 16 to Dec. 20 15 Jacksnipe Sept.l6 to Dec. 20 25 Yellowlegs Sept.l6 to Dee. 20 15 Rails Sept. Ito Nov. 30 6 Note—Any person who has hunted three or more days in succession may have not to exceed 45 ducks killed by himself in possesion. , Game Animals Rabbits —April 1 to Jan. 10, no lira Squirrels—Aug 1 to Dec. 1, no lim. Licenses: Unless especially exempted by law, every person over 14 ’ years of age, male or female, must have a license to hunt. Permission of land is necessary to hunt. Fur-Bearing Animals Open season Beaver No open season 1 Otter No open season Fox Nov, 10 to Feb. 10 Opossum Nov. 10 to Feb. 10 Raccoon Nov. 10 to Feb. 10 Skunk Nov. 10 to .Feb. 10 Muskrat Nov. 10 to Feb. 10 Mink Nov 10 to Feb. 10 Note: Written permission of land owner or tenant required to trap. MILLIONS FOR JEWISH RELIEF Chicago, Oct. 28. — The American Jewish Relief Committee begins this week a national campaign to raise $14,000,000 in four months for relief and reconstruction to meet the emergency caused by the Russian famine and the economic stagation through many parts of Central Europe. in thia area hundreds of thousands of Jewish families have been reduced to the most abject destitution and want. Scores of thousands of families have become homeless wanderers, in Poland, Rumania and other border places there are some 400.000 Jewish refugees from starvation districts in Russia. These forlorn exiles have to be repatriated and ehlped toward a new start. The committee must raise in the neighborhood of $5,000,000 for emergency relief work in Russia alone, where it will cooperate with the Hoover workers. At a meeting here called by Executive Cuainuan Louts Marshall of the committee, and attended by representative Jaws l.om 35 states, a report outling the plan and scope of the work, prepared by a special committee headed by Felix Warburg* was adopted.

, a 'W Mui HIGH WIGS A. D. 1660 ( "In the reign ofTiSiam ana Mary it became the custom for young bloods to comb tbeir monsinus uigs in public, for u hicb purpose they carried large iiory or tortoise-shell'combs with them ereryubere." I I L I ti Why styles change' FASHIONS in men’s clothing truly reflect the thought and spirit of the times. The fantastic costume of Sir Walter Raleigh—the plain black coat of the JPilgrim Father—each expresses the personality of the wearer. Created in New York City, Cortley Clothes arc not only correct in every detail of design and workmanship—they embody, in marked degree, that intangible atmosphere of distinction which is demanded by the young men of today. They express “the spirit of the metropolis." Price $25.»530 TEEPLE & PETERSON Headquarters for young men ■■ i THE CAMBRIDGE: J Tbeneu A. \ J Cortley I m - r ru I 1/ \'Jr \y A jn GOKTLEY Clothes 1921

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ DOINGS IN SOCIETY ♦ CLUB CALENDAR Friday. Royal Daughters’ Class of Evangelical Church—Mrs. Felix Graber. Ladles’ . Aid Society of M. E. Church —Church Parlors. Dorcas Sunday School Class, Evan-' gellcal Church—Mrs. Henry Adler. Pocahontas Needle Club — Red Men's Hall. Ben Hur Meeting. Monday. ‘•soo’’ Chib—Mro, Frank Barthel. Masquerade Party—Yeoman Hall. TUESDAY C. L, of C—K. of C. Hall. Mrs. Fred Aahbaucher entertained the Five Hundred club Wednesday evening at her home on North Third street, the members being masked. Mrs. Frank Burthol and Mrs. Dick Hoch won prizes, while Mrs. John Russell was content with the consolation prize. Mrs. Aahbaucher served a dinner to her guests. The club will meet next week with Mrs. Frank Barthol. ♦ Mis. Frank Barthel will entertain the ”500" olub Monday evening at 6:30 at her home of Jefferson street. All members are asked to take notice Ings. ♦ The Catholic Ijidfes of Columia will meet Monday evening at the K. of C. hall. ♦ Seventy-five oouples enjoyed the card party and dance at the K. of C. hall last evening. “500” and rhum were played and the young folks and old folks mixed just like they used to in olden times More of these parties will be given in the future. ♦ There wilf be a masquerade party at the Yeoman hall Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock for members only. The admission is one apple per person. ♦ Last evening the Sunday selipol class of the Reformed church, taught by Mrs. R. Elliker, together with their husbands motored out to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Millerand Baumgartner in Bellmont park and had a masquerade surprise on the former. Later, the class of Miss Lucy Elliott surpi ised the party by arriving also masked and ’it was quite awhile before the guests-could decide whether the new comers were neighbors or strangers.. The evening was spent in visiting, story-telling and music. Popcorn. apples and fudge were served to the guests. ♦ The Halloween social given by the Presbyterian Christian Endeavorers was a complete success. The decorations and the "outfits” worn by the attendants, were entirely representative of the season. The program as outlined in this paper was carried out, and the young folks and the old folks had a very good time. Several booths were operated in the Sunday school room, and the society netted a nice little sum from the venture. ♦ The "Willing Workers’ ” class of the Bobo United Brethren Sunday school is to meet at the home of Miss Clara Spuller, Tuesday evening. November 1. The ladies have prepared an extra good program for the evening, they have a good report to make and extend an invitation to their husband and sweethearts to enjoy the evening with them A treat awaits everyone who attend. Let us have a one hundred per cent, attendance. ♦ The girls of the senior class entertained the women faculty members at a three-course dinner at the home of Miss Mary Suttles last Wednesday evening. Thirty-nine were present and all were seated at little tables arranged about the house. The guests came masked and were not allowed to take off the disguise until they were seated at the tables. The Suttles home was beautifully decorated and the guests enjoyed a splendid time. ♦ The Loyal Wbrkers’ Sunday school class had a masquerade party at the home of Mrs. S. E. Black last evening. About fifty women were present to enjoy the quantity of good food I and loads of fun. THE COURT NEWS A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon to Lawrence A. Roop, moulder, Decatur, horn May 2, 1901, son of Frank L. Roop and Evaline M. B.utcher, housekeeper, born December .29, 1900, daughter of A. C. Butcher; Milton Hannie, farmer, born November 16. 1898, son of Gottlied H.iuuie, and Mary E.' Zaugg, housekeeper. born ctober 6. 1898, daughter of Philip Zaugg. Real estate transfers: Edwin T. MtiLar to Alfred Kueuss, one-half acre, Wabash tp.. $975; Anthony Glenjdeuing to Minerva Heller, quit claim ; 'deed to tract, Hartford tp., sl.(fff

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The Biggest Inducement ANYONE CAN OFFER FOR HAVING A SAVING ACCOUNT IS THAT IT PAYS Come in—we’ll be glad to talk this over with you and to welcome you as one of our Savings De|)ositors. A Dollar opens a Savings Account at four percent, interest. . ' Mil The Peoples Loan & Trust Co Bank of Service. LOANS —on — FARM AND CITY PROPERTY At low rate of interest and reasonable terms. THE DECATUR ABSTRACT &TTANCO. 157 South Second Street Decatur> Indiana Henry B. Heller, Pres. E. Burt Lenhart, Scc'y. ________|| _ ■ -- - It Doesn’t Take A Lot of Money to start out on a systematic program of saving, the most satisfactory way of building up a reserve fund with which to grasp opportunities and meet emergencies." Once you have begun—say with even a dollar —you wilt be ■ ’ increasingly eager to watch it rapidly grow by regular de- • posits. Start building your reserve fund now. We can help you. Four Percent. Interest on Savings OLD ADAMS COUNTY-BANK - In the New Bank Building DECATUR, INDIANA