Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 54, Decatur, Adams County, 4 March 1922 — Page 3

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♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ * about town ♦ ;♦*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦• Miss Dora Marie Magley from north o f the city is spending the day in Decatur and attending the District tournament. Miss Mary Callow who teaches near iwue is spending the week-end in this city as the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Callow of North 4th street. Louis Northman ot near Preble made a business trip to Decatur today. Mrs. W. A. Lowers who has been suf-, sering front a severe attack of lagrippc for the past week is some better today. Ralph Tyndall of Purdue University, Ufayette. Indiana, arrived home last evening to attend the district tourney. Walter Krum spent the day in this I dtj. Curtis Miller from east of the city made a business trip to Decatur yes- . terday. Wm. Beltz of east of town was a Decatur business visitor this morning. Earl Arnold ot Kirkland township, was an early business visitor here today. I’. J. Spangler from south of the city cended to busines here this morning. R. L Laser made a business trip to fciatur tiiis morning. Louis Worthman from near Preble ’ ns an early business visitor here this morning. T. Beaty looked after business here : today. Otis Riley who has been confined to I his bed for the past week is able to , I be up and about now. Jesse Steele of Pleasant Mills made a business trip to Decatur this mornijg. Miss Mary Myers left todgy for Berne where she will be the guest of her brother over the week-end. Newell Rice of Berne is attending the tourannient in this city. Mrs. Frank Foreman of Berne is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. H. H. Kondle. Who said fakin’ care o’ your friends «on't git you anywhere? Miss Tawney Apple is practicin’ chest expansion an' heavin’ t’ play queens an' sorceresses in th’ movies. —Abe Martin COLDS of head or chest are more easily ™ treated externally with—- ▼ V A RUS Peer / 7 Million Jara Used Yearly

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DECATUB DAILY DEMOCRAT, SATURDAY, MARCH I, 1922

The Bluffton Game Was a Thriller r (Continued from page one) on their toes and both fighting for tho lead. Tho locals started tho scoring by registering the first free throw which was soon overtaken by Gettle, Bluffton, who registered the first field basket. Tho score throughout tho first halt ran nip and tuck, neither side being able to gain a lead amt ended with tho score standing 8 to 8. During the second half both teams camo back with the same speed, and were so evenly matched that neither side could gain more than a two point lead. Bluffton managed to slip in a basket with about seven minutes to play fop a two point lead when the locals came back with three minutes to go, tielng tho score at 14-all, neither team scoring throughout tho remainder of the regular time which ended 14 to 14. After a two minute rest a five minute period was agreed upon to determine the winner but again neither team was able to score and another five minute period agreed upon. Dur ing the first live minutes overtime period. Early, the star running guard for the Bluffton five and their big point getter was forced out of tho game with a broken ankle. Huffman was substituted for Early but the Bluffton team failed to come back in the second period, the locals dropping the ball through the ring with two and one-half minutes to. play and held throughout the remain der of the time with the final score resulting 16-14. The game was fast ami clean and tho best game of the entire tournametn, both teams putting up a great battle. Dorwin was high point getter for the locals with two baskets and six out of seven free throws, the last basket registered, being the winning goal. Linn registered two baskets, and Bobby Meyer started the ball rolling with the first basket for the locals. Early was high for Bluffton with three field goals. The summary of the game was as follows: Decatur (HD Bluffton (14) Meyer F Barrick Dorwin F Hoffman Linn C Ge(tle Steele G Costello Teeple G Early Field Goals —Decatur: Meyer, Dorwin, 2: Linn, 2. Bluffton: Hoffman, Gettle, 2; Early, 3; Spehiger. Free Throws —Decatur, .Dorwin, 6 out of 7. Bluffton 0 out of 1. DECATUR WINS SECOND GAME With the first day of the district tournament out of the way, hostilities were again resninod this morning, the first game being called prompt at ft o’clock, when the Decatur high school five played their second game of the meet and defeated the Liberty Center tain in a hard fought game by a score of 25 to 14. Tlie hall was again packed to capacity and tho usual spirit prevailed, every fan rooting his best for his favorite team. Tlie game undoubtedly was the hardest fought battle of the day and was considerably rough, the Liberty Center five greatly outweighing the locals man for man. The game proved to be close all through the first hall', Decatur opening up with the first point by registering a free throw which was followed by a field goal by Liberty. Decatur then tied tlie score witli another free throw. Liberty hitting the basket for several more markers and were leading, 6-2 when the locals called for time out. After seven minutes ot play tlie locals then tied the score at 6-all and took tho lead which they held throughout the game, the score at the end of the first half resulting 15-8. During the second half the locals used every man on their line-up, and traveled at practically tho same pace, registering ton more points and allowed their opponents six more, tho linal score when the gun sounded, standing 25 to 14, in favor of the locals. Although tho game was considerable rough, the. locals played exceptionally well and with the victory had earned tho right to meet Bluffton at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the semi-finals, the winner to play the final game this evening. Linn proved to bo tho big factor for the locals viclory with five baskets, Meyers with two and Teeple with one. Dorwins work at shooting also proved a feature of the game, he registering nine out of eleven fouls. During the entire game, thirteen fouls were called on Decatur ami eleven on Liberty Center, the highest number of fouls called through-out tho tournament. Yesterday Afternoon Games The two last gainer. on the afternoon schedule of yesterday resulting in Hartford township defeating irkiaud township in an evenly niatchiid game by a score of 26 to 11 ami Redkey defeating Geneva at 5 o’clock by a score of 18 to 11. Both games were interesting and the first dope was partly upset, and tlje losiijg teams were picked by many to win.

Last Nights Games Tlie first guuio ou the evening schedule win called at 7:30 o'clock between Pauuville aud Petroleum. Pennville proving the winners in a onesided affair by a score of 26-15. The Pennville lads jumped into the lead, at the last few minutes ot the first half, and had no trouble from there on in, tho final score standing 26-15 in their favor. Bluffton-Bryant Game The last evening game on the schedule was played betweon Bluffton and Bryant, Bliffton coming through with a victory of 36-17, and paved the way to meet the Decatur five at 2 o’clock this afternoon, She winner to play the final game. The game with Bryant last evening opened in real style, and proved to he a hard fought battle for the first live minutes, both teams running even. Bluffton then took the lead which they had no trouble In holding through the first half, resulting 2317 in their favor. Tho Bluffton lad continued to climb , throughout the second half and when . tho time was up, had eliminated the Jay county team by a score of 36-17. i Early, the fast floor guard of the BluffI ton five was the outstanding player ; of tho contest. Monroe-Hartford Game The second game of tho morning ’ series was called at. 10 o'clock, Mon- • roe putting Hartford township out of i the race by a score’ of 32-13., Monroe I took the lead at the opening of the 1 game and held it at all times, being in no danger of dropping behind, the first half resulting 16-8 in their favor. With the victory this morning, Mon I roe will next clash with Pennville in the semi-finals this afternoon, the win ner of the contest to meet Bluffton or Decatur in tlie linal game this eve- ’ ning. Although defeated, the southern county lads put up a great exhibition and tlie game was far more ins teresting than the score would imli- . cate, Pennville-Redkey Game The Pennville Redkey game the last game on the morning schedule resulted in a one-sided contest, Pennville oust t ing the Redkey five by a score of 28 6 1 The game was slow with Pennville , taking the lead at. the start which they , at all times and were leading at the / end of tlie first half by a score of 17 4, . allowing the. Redkey five lint eno bas , ket the last half. The victory paved tlie way for Pennville to meet Monroe J this afternoon in the semi-finals. GROVES IS WITH THEM Lawrence Linn, captain and center t of the local high school basket ball > team yesterday afternoon received a : telegram from Karl Groves, former • high school coach wishing them all I the luck possible. ) The message is as follows: “Lawrence Linn: Wishing best j luck to you and team throughout tournament. Beat Bluffton and Mon- ■ roe. KARL GROVES.” i * MORRIS COMPANY DISSOLVING The John A. Morris company is now iu process of dissolution as a corporation. according to published statement today by Ed Jackson, secretary of state.—Bluffton Banner. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NOTICE A meeting of the Knights of Coluin- ’ bus will be hold Monday evening at which time matters of much importance will be discussed anil it is rejuested that every member be pres- ' ent. SOME YELL LEADER The Pennville basket ball boosters made more noise at the gym Friday night than any other team in the big building, their number was not nearly so large as some of tlie other teams, but they had an efficient yell leader in tho person of Miss Rutli Hoover, a junior in the high school of that town. Small in stature, Miss Hoover put every pound of steam within her small body, into her yells and leadership, and she sure got results. She is a winsome little lady, and she made an admirer out of every true-blooded fan in the gym. We’re for you Miss Hoover, and you deserve to win. TO FIGHT HOG CHOLERA Warsaw, March 4. —The Kosciusko County Farmers Association lias map- . ped out a pkin of campaign for the control of any future ravages of hog cholera. Tlie disease during tho last , year cost tho farmers of this county ( virtually $15,000. The plan of fighting the disnaso calls . for having all sick hogs reported to a | central agency that may take steps to notify Hie entire neighborhood of I the danger and the association will j publish broadcast the standard doses of serum and virus used in the treat- I lUollt of the disease. I Astronomers will meet iu Rome iu i April to fix the date for Easter. j 1

MONROE NEWS H. D. Oaternuui of Fort Wayuu was. In towu Thursday calling ou Ids I brother, E. O. Osterman aud family, who aru all stricken with a severe attack of tho fin. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Sprunger and wife, a fine girl baby. Mother and babe ure reported as being gutting along tiue. Congresman Albert Vestal has soul us a quantity of garden seed for distribution which can be had at my office at the Bakner barber shop free. Call early before they arc all handed out. A great amount ot tlu cases are reported by our physicians. 8. E. Johnson has resigned his position with tlie Baker Mediciue Co., and will engage in the management of tlu, Sherman White cream station and also will buy butter and egg business in the W. O. Newton building, west of tho railroad tracks. A new milk delivery lias been established at this place by Otto Ixmg enberger, who makes two deliveries daily, and lias already quite a number of patrons. This is what Monroe has been needing for some time, and Mr. Longenberger is giving tho people a pure, rich, sanitary article. Mrs. Lydia Hendricks, after several months visit with her daughter, Mrs. B. M. Smith, left for Pcmby, Wis., where she was called on account of the serious illness of her daughter-inlaw. Mrs. Georgo Hendricks. Mrs. W. L. Keller was taken to the Bluffton hospital where she underwent an operation for the removal of a large tumor on last Thursday. The operation was a successful one and the condition of Mrs Keller is reported as being very favorable. Many changes in residents are being made at this time: Clarence McKean and family will move on the Mrs. Stauffer farm, east of town. Ixmis Sprunger will move on his farm near the Pleasant Valley church, east ot town, S. E. Johnson and family will move into the house vacated by Clarence McKean. Harry Langworthy will move on a farm near Salem, Oren Courtney will move into the property vacated by Louis Sprunger. An exclusive “Hen” party was held it the home of Mrs. E. W. Busche, just, east of town on Thursday, which wiled away the time in quilling and gossiping. A bounteous dinner was lerved at the noon hour to a large crowd which was highly enpoyed by ill present. These quilting gatherings by the Ladies Aid and invited guests are always a meeting of much interest and greatly enjoyed. OBITUARY John Sherman Lichtenberger was born in York City, Pa., .July 14, 1566 and departed this life Feit. 25, 1922, making his age at deatli 55 years, 7 months, 11 days: he being the sou of Jacob and Annie Lichtenberger. In early manhood he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Boblct, one daughter was born in this union. Mrs. Spies of York City, Pa. His wife proceeded him in death in the year of 1893; lie was again united in marriage- to Miss Annie J. Hindeqlang, who still survives. Four children were born to this union of which one son, Sherman Charles, proceeds the father in death. Tlie children who survive are William H. of Rivarre, Mrs. Odes Gould of Monroe and Dallas H. at home. Brothers of tlie deceased are Frank of Joliet, Hl.. Harry of Shawnee, Okla., George of York City, I’a., one sister Mrs. Minnie Ness of York City, Pa., and father Jacob Lichenberger of York, Pa. He was patient and bore his suffering to the end. — » Grain Review Chicago, Mar. 4 —Grain prices were lower on the Chicago board of trade today liquidating resulted in declines; selling was general. Many local traders were long at the opening and were anxious to sell out because of weakness in foreign markets Corn and oats reflected the action of wheat. Provisions were lower. May oats opened off ’4 at 41% and closed off %. July oats opened unchanged at 43% closing off %. BABY GIRL ARRIVES A ten pound baby girl was born this morning to Mr and Mrs. Charles Miller, residing on N. Seventh street. This is the fifth child in tlie family. Both the mother and Hie new arrival are getting along nicely. <—• Philip Gephart of Pleasant Mills! spent the day in Decatur looking after business. J. D. Winans of Pleasant Mills spent the day in Decatur looking after business. W. D. Barrone of Union township looked after business hero this morniug. William Faurote of Washington township spent tho day iu Decatur at- • tending to business. Mrs. 8. E. Hurless and daughter, Maxine, of Willshire, Ohio, shopped here today.

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