Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 91, Decatur, Adams County, 17 April 1922 — Page 3

Foot Trouble Talks People who have an extremely high longitudinal arch, as indicated in this Pediograph, wonder why they should have so many pains across the anterior arch or hall of the foot when their Longitudinal arch is so high and so strong- The principal reason is that ed down and are bearing on the nerves located under the heads of the three center metatarsals have droppthem. While this is one of the most painful of fool troubles it is one of the easiest to relieve. A properly tilted Scholl Arch 'Support made for the purpose, revives almost instantly. Drop in here some time and let us demonstrate what we can do for your aching feet. Charlie Voglewede Graduate Practipedist.

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■ l**+++++++++++++ SB William G Gillig of Norman. Okla,. | S visiting his parents, Mr. ami .Mrs. Conrad Gillig of Mercer avenue. Mr. am! Mrs. Julius Dickey of CeJina. Ohio. spent tile week end in this city as guests of Mr. and Mis Fred King, and last evening were enterMB| taind for dinner at tile Chas. Lose home. They returned to their home this morning. Mr and Mrs. Jack Meibers moved today from Joseph and Lang Apart went to 307 North 4th street. Mr. C. W. Hocker, Mr. and Mrs. T. VHn C. Wertz and Richard Long of Elk■H 1 hart spoilt the week-end in this city as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. It. Macy . 'I hey returned home last eve |HK ning m ■ ompanied by Mrs. I lo< k'T who ■HI has >!• nt the past three weeks visit ing in this city. |M|: Vuyne spent yesterday a'ternoon at the E. E. Miller home. HH Denver Robinson from south of the MB city attmided to business here this morning. 888 Dwight Wass of Monroeville m.id- a Mg! hnrim - 'rip to Decatur tin ; inoriiiii ' HK Earle Reber from north of town KM was among this morning's business callers. BB Ernst Worthman from west ot town M| bi.id alter business in Decatur this HH morning. SB Roland Miller from cast of the city HR looked after business in Decatur this morning. S Ben Beckmeyer from east of the < i’y H made a business trip to Decatur this morning. BH Clarence Cornthwaite of Springfield. H Ohio, spent Sunday in this city with his family. E Mr and Mrs Harve Smith and chil■H 'lron, Rolland, and Catherine, of I’auldH ing Ohio, spent the week end in this ■ city as guests of Mr. and Mrs. William H Smith. H !■ W. Macy returned last evening BE to South Bend, Indiana, after spending ■ the week-end in this city. ■ E. F. Miller spent the morning in B Ft. Wayne attending to business. ■ Clifford Eowler from east of the city B looked after business here this morn- ■ ing. ■ Dick Heller and “Fat” Myers reB turned to Bloomington, Indiana, last B evening after spending Easter vacation in this city.

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Miss Naomi Durkin and Raymond Harting spent last evening in Ft. Wayne. The St. Vincent de Paul Society will give a card party and dance at the K. of C. hall Tuesday evening, the program to start at 7:30 o'clock. Everybody is invited. Miss Beatrice Keller has resigned her position at the First National bank, and expects to take a muchneeded rest during the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sutton and family returned from Ossian yesterday where they spent several days on account of the illness of Mrs. Sutton's mother, Mrs. White. Fred Niblick from west of the city attended to business here this morning. Otto Peck of Preble was among this morning's business callers. Mrs. Rumschlag of near Monmouth shopped in Decatur today. Richard Archbold returned to his studies at Ann Arbor. Mich., after spending a week's vacation with bis parents, Dr. and Mrs. Roy Archbold. Miss Margaret Center of Ft. Wayne spent Easter as a guest of the Harry Fritsinger family. Miss Serena Hornada, who spent the past year teaching in Machinac, Mich, returned to this city Saturday evening where she will remain until she enenters college for the summer term. Miss Zoa Miller returned to Fort Wayne yesterday evening after spending the week-end in this city as the guest of the Misses Madge and Fan Hite. Mrs. John Baker of hear Peterson shopped in Decatur today. Nir. and Mrs. Oscar Hoffman and sons. Thad and Billy, and the Misses Madge and Fan Hite and Zoa Miller motored to Bluffton yesterday where they spent the afternoon visiting with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Burroughs and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Ashbaucher spent the afternoon in Bluffton yesterday. Mrs. Owen Davis had as her guhsts Easter Miss Agnes Conklin of Bluffton and the Misses Merle Sleppy and Ma'-y Jane Banta ot Indianapolis. Miss Mayme Doininger spent the day in Ft. Wayne. Mrs. Kate Place is the guest of her brother at his home in Anderson, Indiana. Adam Liby ami daughter Catherine Lucile, of Route 4. Decatur, shopped in the city today.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1922

Mart Ostemeyer of Poo, made a bus-B inegs trip to Decatur this morning. 1 Mrs. E. E. Mitch of Union township ulioppmi in Decatur this afternoon. Three children and one adult were ' bapUzcd at the Easter service at the Evangelical church on Sunday, the pastor officiating at the baptismal service. In the evening special music, with an Illuminated cross, on the platform, furnished a very impressive Easter lesson. J. J. Helmeriek ot Preble attended to busines here this morning. Jack Oldham of Greenfield, Indiana, spent Easter in this city us tho guest of Dick Heller.

RAINS AND WIND CAUSE GREAT DAMAGE (Continued from page one) damaged. The storm started at 3:45 a. in. and lifted one mile northeast of town No one was hurt and no livestock was killed. Springfield, 111., April 17—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Seven persons are dead, four missing, 18 injured and a number of homes and business houses destroyed as the result of a tornado which struck Irvington. Washington county, Illinois and vicinity early today according to re ports received by Adjutant General Carlos Black. The report to the adjutant general, which was made by Captain Omar J. McMacklin of Co. 1, 130th infantry, declared three grown persons were killed and one injured in the country around Centralia and three killed and 17 injured at Irvington. The report stated the residents of Irvington were in no need of assistance and that the homeless were being cared for by neighbors. Bloomington, Ind., April 17 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A tornado which struck Stinesville, north of here early today caused property damage estimated at $25,000. The stonce residence of Gus Beckman was razed while the family was away. The Odd Fellows hall, the Mulner Drug store, John Easton's residence and other buildings were wrecked. Seymour, Ind., April 17 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Trucks loaded with food were to be sent into com, munities near here today to relieve persons isolated by the flood of White river. Farmers depending upon Seymour markets for their food and clothing supplies have been unable to come here for several days, because roads are under water. Indianapolis, Ind., April 17 —(Special to Dully Democrat) —Rain fell in sheets over central Indiana today, reaching cloud burst proportions in some sections. Swollen rivers were forced higher spreading out over lowlands. The rain will continue, according to weather bureau. Chicago, Apr. 17 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Storms and floods, unequaled in the last half century, swept Illinois and Indiana today causing huge property loss and devastating villages and farms. A cyclone during the night killed one at Irvington, 111. A village of 250 in the Illinois coal mining regions. Ten were injured. Nearly every building in the village was demolished by the storm, according to reports- brought out by trainmen. The Illinois river reaching the highest stage in fifty years, flooding nearly 200,000 acres of fertile farm lands and causing intense suffering among families driven from their homes. Indiana rivers, running bank full, were swollen by a cloudburst over the central part of the state today. Centralia), Uli., ApriJ, 17—(Special to Dally Democrat) —Four are dead, several missing and thirty injured following a cyclone which practical ly wiped out Irvington, 111., today, according to reports reaching here over badly crippled wires. ADDITIONAL SOCIETY Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Zimmerman living south of the city entertained the following guests at a beautifully appointed Easter dinner: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hershey and children. Dora, Emma, Amos and Elmer; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A. Ray and children. Doyle, Gerald, Oscar!, Junior and Mary Agnes; Ralph Beaber, Wilmar Besser of St. Charles, 111. The Misses Mary Hershey and Geraldine Lewton; Robert Chronister, Carl Hershey and Milo Fuch. . . .' , ,i. Ii i ■ -F-CH -T“ ' AMERICAN LEGION NOTICE A special call meeting will be held Monday, April 17th at 7:30 p m.. All members are urgently requested to attend. Matters of great importance concerning the Legion to be handled. Come—Give us you Ideas. 89-3 t V. J. BORMANN, Adjt.

Correspondence

MONROE NEWS Miss Velma Peterson left Thursday on a several day visit with relatives at Portland. Noah Hendricks left Monday for Sturgis, Mich., whore he secured work in that booming city. Several of our laboring men will leave for that place next week to seek work. Sturgis is on a big building boom and many from this comunity will g<. there to seek work within a week or so. Mrs. Levi Johnson is the guest ot relatives in Fort Wayne, this weak. S. E. Johnson was at Fort Wayne Thursday on business. David Gerber, the cattle buyer, was looking after business here Thursday. The members of the Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church together with several of our generous hearted people gathered and made up a purse of $17.00 forhmdrl hhrd ihtnh mhhhh Woods living in the west part of town Mr. Woods is quite aged ami feeble and is unable to do any work, and tho donation is one worthy in this case. Anyone wishing to donate their mite toward this noble cause, will please leave the same with W. S. Smith at the Monroe State Bank, which will be thankfully received. Mr. and Mrs. Woods are among our best citizens and are highly respected aged people, and appreciate the kindness of a friend in need, which these aged people have many. A cyclone passed over Monroe early Wednesday, being to high to do any damage in this vicinity. Rev. and Mrs. Zechiel returned from Elkhart, where they attended the North Indiana Methodist conference, and also visited the former’s mother, Mrs. Zechiel, living at South Bend, ’lev. Zechiel, has been returned for his second year on thic charge, and begins his duties on Easter Sunday at the regular morning sermon, in the evening he delivered the baccaleaureate sermon for the Senior graduating class of the Monroe high school. Rev. and Mrs. Zechiel have made friends luring the past year and both are well 'iked, and have done good work in the nterest of the church and Sunday school, and much praise is due to Mrs. Zechiel in the efficient work done in behalf of the Junior league and Sunlay school work. » The center of attraction on Thursday afternoon was the fine 3-year-old mule (not white) on our streets which ' M. Andrews had hitched up for thO first time. Cash has become a great mule fancier and knows the mule nature from Ato Z. The mule colt is a fine specimen of mouse color, and seems as gentle as Mary's little lamb, hut we noticed that Cash kept him distance, and let his boys look after the beast. Dr. Ray Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peterson, a former Monroe boy, and graduate from our local schools, was united in marriage to Miss Ireta Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Butler, of Decatur, at the home of the bride last Sunday. Dr. Peterson is engaged in the dentist business at Knightstown, where the young couple will make their future home.

BERNE NEWS Mrs. J. Coban, who has been selling bibles in this vicinity for several weeks, left for her home in Columbus, Ohio. Misses Mildred Brenneman, Lorena Birky, Cleona Augsburger and Blanche Stutzman and Dwight Saltman students of Bluffton college, are visiting with college friends here over Sunday. The Reformed church sent the Fort Wayne Orphan’s home three large cases of eggs for Easter, and the Y. W. Auxiliary sent to the same address a case of colored Easter eggs which will no doubt be greatly appreciated by the poor orphans. John Ford of Dunkirk, a baker of twelve years’ experience is the new baker at the City Bakery here since the middle of this week. Jacob Kertz, who had done the baking has gone to Chicago to work. The pupils of the Berne eight grade will take the examination for the county diploma tomorrow. An examination for the Berne pupils will be held in the school here tomorrow. The baccalaureate gernion. fpr tho Hartford township high school will be preached at Linn Grove Sunday evening. The following students of Bluffton College, arrived here yesterday to spend their Easter vacations at their respective homes here: Paul and Leslie Sprunger, Reuben Liechty. Ira Baumbartner, Victor Bagley, Howard! Liechty, Howard Gilliom, Harold Reus-|

ser and Misses Elda Spr linger, Agnes Frantz and Anna Lugliibill. Miss Hazel Burkhalter of Bluffton Ohio, is visiting with friends and relatives over Easter. The Mennonite church will celebrate its 10th anniversary of the dedication of the church on Easter Sunday. Miss Beulah Buyer, bride-to-be, was very pleasantly surprised Wednesday evening at a miscellaneous shower given in her honor by ten of her girl friends. The milk condensery which was closed hero on the first of February by Libby McNiel & Libby, will open again on Monday, April 17th under tho organization of the American Milk Co, of Chicago, which is a subsidiary to Libby McNiel & Libby. Mrs. Ada Burkhalter and son, of Bluffton, Ohio, arrived here yesterday to spend Easter with relatives. Mrs. Catherine Moser returned to her home at Ft. Wayne after having visited here.

NEW CORYDON Elmer Hisey and family spent Sunday with Frank Hisey and family. Troy Huey and wife are the parents of a fine baby girl. Several called Sunday to see her. Among them were Earl Hough and family. Sanger Hisey and family and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gibson. Mrs. Win. Fogle and baby visited Sunday p. tn. with Mrs. A. G. Kraner. Mrs. James Snyder and daughter, Pauline spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Epley, at Elwood. Rev. M. E. Stadler will fill his regular appointment at the U. B. church Sunday. Communion services will be observed and special music rendered by the choir Mrs. Mary Laughery of near Willshire, Ohio, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hunt. Mrs. Hunt is slowly improving after a several weeks illness. Misses Geraldine Gibson and Mirian Sunday spent Sunday with Miss Martha Butcher. George”SfdtX and Rev. Westenbarger of Portland, visited at the Centralized school in Jefferson township Thursday. Miss Selma Glee Foster and little friend, have returned to their homes in Ft. Wayne after a few days visit with the former's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Wall. Dr. Sheuck and family have returned after a two months tour through the southern states. Galen Miller has a new huckster truck and will make regular trips this summer through the community. John Pyle and son, Robert and Wm. Butcher called on Frank Snyder Sunday p. m. Mr. Snyder is able to bo around the house some although he cannot go out-of-doors yet. Perry Miller 4s preparing to start a cream station for the Cloverleaf company in the near future. We wish him success in his new undertaking. Miss Kathryn and Helen Fogle spent Sunday with Miss Pauline Fogle.

GENEVA NEWS Russell Miller of Portland spent friday evening at Geneva giving violin lessons. Harland Whiteman went to Decatur .Friday as he will be employed in the General Electric plant. Mrs. J. A. Yaney was a business caller in Berne last Wednesday. The Junior and Freshmen classes of the local H. S. defeated the Seniors and Sophomores in an inter-class track and field meet last Thursday afternoon, Claude Lough of the Junior class was high point winner, making 39 points. Several very good marks were made in the different events and Geneva will be able to put a strong team in the field against any opponent. They are trying to arrange for a meet with some of the neighboring schools, but as yet have heard nothing from them. A preliminary meet will bo staged with the alumni some time during the coming week. Miss Ada Hall spent Saturday in Portland attending to business. Wm. Kelley made a business trip to Decatur last Thursday. t .Harold Fields, who is attending business college at Fort Wayne.leame last Thursday afternoon to spend his Easter vacation with his mother, Mrs. Charley Fields. Mrs. Gertrude Juday returned to her homo in Fort Wayne Saturday morning after visiting with her sister, Mrs. Alta. Liedy. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Fields are the

proud parents of a One baby boy born lust Tuesday. Clark Monro camo tho latter part of the week to visit at the home ot his parents wot ot town. Ho is u student of Purdue university. Miss Leona Neuss went to Berne Saturday morning to have some dental work done. Miss Georgia Gee left for Lansiug. Mich., the latter part of tho week and will spend time visiting her brothers and sisters there. Miss Mary Buris went to Portland Saturday to visit friends. PI T “(MMBLErTF PLAY MAY WHEAT (Continued from page one) Corn king, headed the group which started tho “squeeze” wore partly discredited. Patton said he had not been active in the wheat market for years. Heavy holdings by European, eastern and Winnipeg interests were reported. There was little question in tho minds of traders, however, that the Armours had sold heavily against large holdings of wheat at Missouri river points and in the northwest. They are fighting to get this weat into Chicago to make good on the deliveries. Boats had been chartered and efforts made to make good on the shipment's.

Safety Plus Profit Safety is good. Safety phis profit is better. When you deposit your money in bank it is not only safer than if you hide it around the house, but you are making a protit from it. > ‘ We pay 4% interest on Savings. The Peoples Loan & Trust Co. BANK OF SERVICE

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Don’t Worry ' ”'| Say “Good Morning” at wv least once a week to one NOTHING o f our Savings Tellers, GROWS an <i you will dodge a heap LIKE of worry ' MONEY ma^e O»e start—that is the hard part. The longer you save. tN (h e easier it gets, and the EASIER THE YOU GET. |» Any of the following officers > will be glad to help you get startA ed: N C. S- Niblick, President I l '- M. Schirmeyer. Vice-Pres. E. X. Ehingcr, Cashier A. 1). Suttles, Ass't Cashier , Albert Scheumann, Ass’t Cashier Old Adams County Bank A The Friendly Bank New Bank Building;

IEAVES FOB WEST I , \ Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius . Schmitt May Make Home in California At a six o'clock dinner party gfvI en in their honor Sunday evening by i Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kuebler at the Kuebler home, Mr. and Mrs Aloysiuß 1 Schmitt made known their intentions of leaving next Monday, April 24th for California, their destination be- < ing Los Angeles, where the young couple will probably locate. On their trip through the beautiful southwest ■ Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt will stop off at 1 the Grand Canyon and other places -of interest. In Los Angeles they will 1 visit with Mrs. Kuebler’s sister, Mrs. Mary Crawford and family and Mr. . Schmitt is contemplating engaging in business in the Golden state, providing a location can be secured and they like the country. 3 At the dinner given in their honor yesterday the following guests were * seated at the table, Messrs W. Simp- * son, Raymond Kohne, Norbert Holt- ■ house and Charles Holthouse, and 0 the Misses Lois Connell, Leona Bos se, Agnes Kohne and Margaret Smith 1 The best wishes of their many i- friends are extended to the excellent young couple.