Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 20, Decatur, Adams County, 24 January 1922 — Page 4

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DAILY DEMOCRAT Publish** Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO, JOHN H. HELLER Editor ARTHUR R- HOLTHOUSE, Associate Editor and Butlneaa Manager JOHN H. STEWART City Editor Subscription Rates Cash In Advance Single Copies * cents One Week, by carrier 10 cents One Year. by carrier *5.00 One Month, by mall 86 cents Three Months, by mall *IOO Six Months, by mall *l-76 One Year, by mail *B.OO One Year, at office *3 00 (Prices quoted are within first and second sones. Additional postage added outside those tones.) Advertising rates made known on application at thf postoffioe at Deca Hty Indiana as second <-lass mntte* Washington authorities are notifying municipal plants to put in a supply of coal to protect themselves against a possible strike among the miners. There is such a thing as being too technical in refereeing a basket ball game and taking all the sport out of it. While rough playing should not be tolerated the floor ‘boss” can blow his whistle so continuously as to prevent any real plays being made and when he does that the crowd loses interest as well as the players. Those who have been hoping for some real winter weather are getting a taste of it now. Ten to twelve below last night and the night before ought to be enough to finish the bugs, make the ground mellow and do all the other things credited to freezing. The mantle of snow is protecting the wheat and It’s just about ideal weather, though a little hard on the now rapidly decreasing coal pile. Twelve ships loaded to the brim with food and grain from America have sailed for Russia and eighteen more are being loaded, the sum of twelve million dollars having been spent besides a millior or two do nated in goods and cash. It s a lino spirit to thus assist the starving populace of northern Europe but we can't help feel also that it would be fine for some one from some of these countries we are continually helping to say a kind word about the United States. Candidates are becoming numerous and the big campaign will soon be on

in this county and all the others of Indiana. The selection of men capable of holding the office is an important factor. The list published pesterday was not complete or official, Just the names of those being mentioned. Official announcement by the various candidates will be made in a few weeks and it is likely there will be several not mentioned in the article printed. The field is open to those who wish to enter, that being the purpose of a primary election. i ■■■■ •«■■■■ IW i li Another conference is being held in Washington, this time to discuss the serious condition of the American farmer to which every one agrees but fine words and big talk will not correct it. The average farmer doesn’t want symathy or charity. He wants a market for his product and so far such a thing as trying to establish ways and means for disposing of the surplus* of domestic grains, which is after all the only method of extending real aid doesn’t seme to have taken root in the brighter minds. The president says truthfully "If we fail the farmer, we will percipitate a disaster that will affect every industry." Fewer conferences and more actual going out after a market is the only way to solve the problem it would seem. Governor McCray’s announcement, some time ago, that more attention would be paid to gravel roads and less to hard surfaced highways should make the experience of Hanover, Muss., interesting to students of the highway problems. Harrison L. House, a civil engineer, tells, in the American City, how Hanover met traffic conditions with gravel roads In 1915, 650 feet of road that had a clay bottom and water standing in the gutters at all seaavus, was ex

cavated to a depth of about six inches. A drain about one and a halt feet wide and about three feet deep was dug on either aide and filled with stones four to six Inches in diameter, the whole width of the roadway was subgraded and covered with eight inches of field stone, six inches or less in diameter and five inches of gravel, and the stone foundation and gravel top rolled. Road oil was applied at the rate of throe-fourths gallon a square yard, and sanded and a tar binder added. This road has stood all tests. The following year eight and one-half miles of similar road was built. When the soil was spongy the stone foundation ranged from six to eight inches. Since then the town has built 16.1 miles of gravel roads, twenty four feet between gutters, with eigteen feet of tar binder except at curves, where it is twenty-one feet. This binder is applied in three coats, the last coat being treated with sharp sand. The stone foundation is fifteen feet in the center with blind drains every twenty or thirty feet, opening alternately on either side. After completion weak spots are mended with pea stone and cold patch material. From 1915 to March, 1921, the cost for construction and maintenance has been *4,154 a mile. “Practically all of the road is now in first class condition," House writes, “and sustaining a heavy and increasing traffic.’ Indianapolis News. —a— ANTI SALOON LEAGUE TO HOLD LAW ENFORCEMENT MEETING The Indiana Anti-Saloon league is celling for a State Law Enforcement Convention to be held in the Roberts Park Methodist church in Indianapolis, Wednesday, February 8. 1922. The purpose of this convention, as explained by E. S. Shumaker, Superintendent of the State League, is to strengthen the sentiment over Indiana for a vigorous and thorough enforcement of both state and national prohibition laws, and also to devise ways

and means by which the friends of prohibition may co-operate with officials—local, state and fedreal —in securing such enforcement. It is urged that this convention will supplement in a very effective manner conferences of judges and prosecuting attorneys held in Indianapolis a short time since.

The convention is to open at 9 o’clock in the morning for the first session. Sessions will also be held beginning at 1:45 p. m. and 7:30 p. m., respectively. Governor Warren T. McCray is to deliver the address of wel- , ome, and the response to this address is to be made by Timothy Nicholson, of Richmond, who has teen president of the Anti-Saloon League in Indiana for twenty-three years. Members of the anti-saloon league in this city will probably attend the convention. BAND BOY ’S NOTICE. Every member of the band please bo present tonight at 7:30 sharp. As business of vital importance will come before the meetting.—Correspondent. - j Head Stuffed By j j Catarrh or Cold ? f I Use Healing Cream j If your nostrils are clogged, your throat distressed, or your head is stuffed by nasty catarrh or a cold, apply a little pure- antiseptic, germ destroying cream into your nostrils. It penetrates through every air passage, soothing inflamed, swollen membranes and you get instant relief. How good it feels. Your nostrils are I open. Your head is clear. No more hawking, snuffling, dryness or struggling for breath. Get a small bottle of Ely’s Cream Balm from any druggist. Colds and catarrh yield like magic. Don't stay suffed up. Relief is sure. FOLEY'S HAS NEVER FAILED January is a bad month for influenza, la grippe and bronchial troubles. It is unwise to neglect the slightest cough or cold. Foley’s Honey and Tar gives prompt relief, gets right at the trouble, covers raw inflamed surfaces with a healing coating, clears the air passages, eases stuffy breathing and permits sound, refreshing, health-building sleep. Mrs. F. A. Gibson. 1547 College Ave., Racine, Wise., writes: “Foley’s has never failed in giving Immediate relief and I am never without it." Received New Shipment of Silk Dresses Mrs. M. Moyer , 131 North Bth St.

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SAN FRANCISCO'S CHINATOWN REPRODUCED IN DEAN PICTURE Eighty thousand dollars were expended by Universal for one set alone, used by Director Tod Browning in Priscilla Deen’s latest photodrama, “Outside the Uw.” which Is to be shown at the Crystal theater tonight and tomorrow. The set rep resents San Francisco's Chinatown, and four complete blocks of this famous sectionu were reproduced in detail. Three hundred Orientals and many other characteristic types were used while the Chinatown scenes were being filmed. VOICE OF THE PUBLIC The Daily Democrat:— I have just read the article by Mr. J. G. Hoffman in Saturday's Daily Democrat. He certainly told the truth and I agree with every word of it. I just noticed that in an adjoining county ninety farms are offered for delinquent taxes in one township and eighty in another. And the worst is still to come it seems. Is it not time to put the axe to the ever growing evils of excessive taxation? We are over governed, the parential hand is upon everybody and everybody’s business, there is a duplication of authority and wasted money and effort at every turn. There are boards and bureaus nad commissions, world without end. Land values are 'ending downward very rapidly and vet owners are burdened more and more with increasing rates to meet the apparently inexhaustible demand or public expenditure. Everything else is being deflated, why not public expenses? We are paying dearly for the swarms of office holders. If a horde of useless “taxlaters” could be fired it would give some relief. J. L. G„ Union township CHICAGO MARKET CLOSE United Press Service. Chicago, Jan. 24—(Special to Daily Democrat) — Wheat: May $1.16%; July $1.01%. Corn: May 53%: July 55%. Oats: May 39%; July 40. UP TO HENRY NOW. Washington, Jan. 24. —(Special tc Daily Democrat).—The contract between the war department and Henry Ford for the muscle shoals nitrate project was completed today and sent to Detroit for the automobile manu facturer’s signature. As soon as it is signed and returned the Secretary of War Weeks will send it ot congress. ADDITIONAL SOCIETY The Martha and Mary class of the M. E. church met at the home of Mrs Charles Colter. A very delightfu' this meeting was the Christmas ex time was enjoyed by all. Included ir change which was held- at this time, the December meeting having been postponed. They also elected the following officers for the present year's work: President, Mrs. Mel Butler; secretary, Miss Maggie Peoples; assistant secretary, Mrs. Chas. Colter; treasurer, Mrs. Lydia Elzey; teacher, Mrs. Emma Daniels; assistant teacher, Mrs. Frank Downs. The hostesses for the next meeting will be Mesdames Lydia Elzey, Jack Meibers, L. C. DeVoss and Anna Mylott. PRESIDENT OF P.-T. ASSN. DIED LAST SATURDAY Indianapolis, Jan. 23. —Mrs. Lillian C. Ormefi age forty-seven, prominent in civic and political affairs, died sud denly Friday night about 11 o’clock in her room at the Hotel Severin. She was the wife of Hence Orme of Glenns Valley, near Southport. Death was caused by acute indigestion, ft was said. Funeral arrangements have no* been made, but it is expected the burial will be Monday or Tuesday. The body will lie at the country home, Les Ormes at Glenns Valley, where friends may call and Monday. Mrs. Orme was president of the Indiana State Parent-Teacher Association, chairman of the woman’s division organized in Indiana for the reelection ot Harry S. New to the United States senate and a member of the executive board of the Indiana Indorsers of Photoplays. Mrs. Orms wan well known here among the teachers and school authorities. - ; WANT ADS EARN—s—s—4 Laughing in His Sleeve “I was told nothing but an operation would help my stomach trouble, and was getting ready for the operation when a friend advised me to try Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. The first dose helped me. I 1 am now: as well as ever in ray life and >/ am laughing up my sleeve at the doctors.” It is a simple, harmless 'preparation that removes the catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and allays the inflammation which causes practically all stomach, liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis. One dose 'will convince or money refundI ed. . For sale by Holthcujße Drug coni' |pany and druggists everywhere.

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GENEVA NEWS Mrs. Schmidt of Fort Wayne, spent few hours in Geneva last Thursday fternoon. Mrs. Harry Lynch returned to her ome in Hartford City Friday afteroon after spending a few days’ visitng at the home of her parents, Dr. nd Mrs. L. L. Mattax. Mrs. O. Juday returned to her home in Fort Wayne Thursday afternoon ifter spending several days’ visiting or the home of her daughter, Mrs. 3ert Shott, while she was visiting in i’ort Wayne. Miss Inez Pyle left for Columbia ‘ity the latter part of the week and vlll visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. . M. Teeple for several days. Henry Giie and wife returned to heir home at Portland after visiting it the home of the former’s brother, David Gile. Jake Alberson spent Friday in Portand attending to business matters. Mrs. Frank Hlsey, accompanied by her daughter, Opal, went to Fort Wayne Friday to visit her daughter, Miss Mary Hisey. Mrs. H. L. Rockwell, who has been visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. David Gile, returned to her home in Fort Recovery last Thursday. She was accompanied by her daughter and two children, who will visit there until Sunday.

Mrs. Dave Holm went to Portland Friday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Gay Hodge and- family. Dr C. R. Price was a business caller in Fort Wayne Friday. Miss Pearl Eckroate went to Berne the latter part of the week to visit relatives. Messrs. Aaron Heinbarger, George ineichen, Kenneth Finch, Dr. Mattax and several others from this place, attended the district meeting of the K. of P. lodge which was held at Portland Friday. They report-having had a'fine time and say they were treated Well, Dr. C. R. Price has received word that his mother, Mrs. Almira Price of Concord, 0., has had a stroke of paralysis and her death Is expected at any time. the oil well which was shot on the B"»cher farm, four miles southeast of this place last Monday. is a fine one,

according to reports. Oil was struck b at a depth of 1,025 feet. The drillers p say that it is a 200 barrel well. It is h owned by the Shamrock Oil company, and they expect to do more drilling p in that territory. 0 The Geneva dancing club held an- ® other hop in the Briggs hall Friday night. This one was not very well attended, but all enjoyed the evening very much. An agreement has been made whereby John Aupy will sell his home on Main street to Dale Rockwood and buy the J. D. Briggs property on the same street, while Jim will buy the Sam Teeple residence on Line street. Mr. Teeple is planning on moving to Decatur. The Loyal Beam class of the M. E. Sunday school met last Thursday night at the home of Miss Catherine Anderson on Line street. Only about eight members were present. After the devotional part of the meeting had been conducted, the evening was spent in contests and having a general good time. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess, after which all departed for their several homes. Mrs, Lydia Wegmlller was hostess to the Birthday club last Thursday at a 6 o’clock dinner at her home on | Shackley street. Covers were laid for | fifteen members and guests. Dolls I : cunningly dressed in gowns of purple ! ribbon held the place cards. The tabic j was correct In all of its appointments. : After the dinner a social hour was enjoyed in talking and contests, the guests departed for their homes about 17:30. Miss Lavone Mattax went to Portland Saturday to visit her grandmother Mrs. Louise Blocher and her cousin Miss Helen Greene, of French Lick, who is visiting in Portland at present. Arch Beerbower suffered a heavy loss last Wednesday evening when Buiok touring car burned up. He was coming to Geneva and had a can of ■ oil in the back of the machine. He I thinks tliathe spilled some of the oil I when putting the can in the car and that this seaped through the floor'and I reached the exhaust, thus causing the 1 fire. He was unaware of anything t being wrong until he was almost to 1 the bridge east of town when a strange noise in the back of the machine i caused him to glance around, the ent tire back of the car was then iu a , biaze and he saw that it was impossi-

ble to put it out and wasted no time in getting to a safe distance. It has been reported that it was not a complete loss as he carried a small amount of insurance on the car but we are un- i able to say whether this is true or not.

NOTICE! The Basket Ball Game to be staged this evening at the Athletic hall Oswego N. Y. Gl be Trotters vs. Klepper Klover Klub will he called at 8 o’clock prompt. i his will enable all to attend the game without missing a single dance number. TOMORROW A LONG WAY OFF—TO SOME IT NEVER COMES XuonSrlow P PUtUng ° ff Mving their money “** thins har’wn« o °n er tban . we can realize, someOftentimes cni ?ff r / arning power is reduced. deplnd2rcvnn t ~f F « fOreV ® r; , then the inevitab!e tlatives or friends or public char raoria/and Jiii ! ' aS !’- appeneti since time irnmeby llvins as S ’ ™ nt,nue until we prepare for it tervals. ° me mone - v at regular stated in- " Y °U START TODAY ?he Peoples Loan & Trust Co Bank of Service

■’URDUE, 32; NORTHWESTERN, IJ. Chicago, Jan. 24.—(Special to Daily Democrat). —Purdue university basketball team defeated Northwestern 32 to 19 here last night.