Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 127, Decatur, Adams County, 29 May 1922 — Page 4

DAILY DEMOCRAI Published Evary Evening Eaeapt Sunday by JHE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. «rOHN H. HELLER Edltoi ARTHUR R. HOLTHOUSE, Aaao data Editor and Butlncs* Manage) J. R. BLAIR ....City Edltoi Subscription Ratea Cash In Advanoa Single coplea 1 cent! Oae Week, by carrier 10 cents One Tear, by carrier .. 16.00 One Month, by mail 36 cents Three Months, by ma 11........ SI.OO Six Months, by mai1.......... $1.75 One Year, by mail $3.00 One Year, at office $3.00 (Prices quoted are within first and second zones. Additional postage added outside those zones.) Advertising retea made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur. Indiana, as second class matter. And now they are talking business •—reduction of passenger fares. The freight rates are important figured from an industrial view but there are millions not interested in that very necessary step who would welcome a passenger fare .which would again tnake it possible to “go a visitin’ out to ol’ Aunt Marys’, as they used to do before the war. The wise looking state policeman ■with his handsome uniform and brass buttons surveyed us again and had tho pleasure of informing several citizens of his great importance. We listened to him argue with a farmer who had placed a box back of his Ford seat, the official insisted that unless he had a truck license he was subject to all kinds of punishment. We don’t see how we ever got along without this careful guardianship. Warnings to auto drivers may be Useless but it is well at least to occasionally call attention to the danger of reckless and careless drivers. There are certain rules and laws to be observed and it is wise to do so. j Watch the railroad and interurban tracks, keep to the right, don’t try to see how fast your car will go, remember there are other people driving on the road with privileges equal to yours and if you abuse the rules, he may do so also with bad results. Whatever you do this weeK, please remember that a number of citizens will make a three hour campaign to raise a fund equal to one dollar for each child between the ages of six ■ and eighteen years of age to provide for playgrounds with proper supervision. The campaign is being urged by the civic section of the Woman's club who are also interested in beautifying the city and establishing parks. The few dollars you give them will be easily the best investment you make for what helps this community is sure to help you in various ways. Mr. Watson, the junior senator from Indiana and now the recognized boss of his party among the hoosiers, | had a difficult time in apologizing for ; the vast expenditures of the federal Particular smokers like the best, Every day proves its no stall, “White Stag” Cigars are “pals” to men That’s All. For sale by all dealers, Try ’EM, You’ll like ’EM.

r government and excused them by the fact that the democrats were respon- , sible which would be fine if it were true but don't forget that it is now ir four years since the democrats had ' r control of congress and for two years >r they have had but a small per centage of either house. And on this * question of taxation it would be in- ® foresting to have Mr. Watson ex--0 plain mutters in Indiana where we & have spent money as though the 8 source was inexhaustable and whore 1 republicans have had complete control for six years. 1 Tomorrow is a day which should be reverently and most sincerely ob- . served. Memorial Day, when we pay : respect to the heroes of past wars who have sacrificed their lives or health that the old red, white and blue might continue to wave. But a few of the veterans of the great civil war are left to assist in the conduct of the services, splendid old men whose hearts still beat as bravely as they did in the sixties, but whose steps slater. We love them all and we do not forget the women of the Relief Corps or the veterans of the Spanish and World Wars, who however have the advantage of youth. us all try to make the day what it means, a memorial day for our splendid heroes. Judge Link of Auburn was mentioned as a candidate for secretary of state and has announced that he will accept the honor if tendered though he has not been an active candidate. He is a high class and capable man, able to lead the ticket and serve the people it elected. He has been judge of the circuit court for eight years ."nd is a recognized leader of northwestern Indiana. He has many i friends here who will back him in his I desires for this high office. The democratic convention will be held Wednesday and Thursday of this week at Indianapolis, nominations to be made ou Thursday. Many from here are planning to attend. I tell you, ladies and gentlemen, that the standnig army of political officeholders, from Washington down to Center township, should be cut to a peace basis. Let the unneeded clerks, investigators, useless heads, etc., be dropped from the pay roll. The people must be protected against this ever-increasing army of useless officeholders, clerks, specialists and political whatnots. —Mayor Shank in his speech to the Republican state convention. Right you are, Lew! Suppose you l egin by weeding out the political whatnots in the city administration, particularly the precinct committeemen, who were called in and appointed to jobs by the wholesale in return I tor their votes, which enabled you to i reorganize the county committee. Indianapolis News. NDIANA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS AUG. 8-10 Arrangements for the summer out ! ig of the Indiana Horticulaural So- ■ ■ tety are being rapidly completed. At the invitation of the Knox County ; lorticultural Society the state society x ill hold its summer meeting at Videnres. August 8-9-10. A feature of this i leeting will be a tour of the county. -. isiting the principal orchard and melon sections and places of historic iit erest. It is planed to start this t.ip early the morning of the ninth : nd in order that there may be no delay members will be expected to reach Vincennes the evening before. The entire two days will be devoted to sight Seeing, with short talks at the noon hour. Luncheon will be served at a convenient point on the trip each day. On the evening of the ninth the meeting will again lie held in Vincennes. Leaders in horticultural science will be on the program and the meeting will attract many from Kentucky, Illinois, and other states. Knox County has been making rapid strides in its horticultural development in recent years and there are many fine young orchards of apple and peach to be seen which have had scientific care and the county’s bearing orchards have made a nation-wide reputation for production and quality. Melons, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes are also grown largely there and visitors will find many surprises awaiting them. The city of Vincennes, the oldest • settlement in the interior of the conti- • jnent, has many points of historic in- * j terest which will be visited. . J » • *i ; .

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, MONDAY, MAY 29, 1922

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HIGHWAY COMMISSION WILL LET CONTRACTS FOR SEVERAL MILES OF HARD SURFACE ROADS Indianapolis, May 29—The state highway commission will receive proposals on June 13 at 10 o'clock for coastructlng approximately 13 miles of hard surface pavement in four projects on primary roads, and for about 11 miles of secondary road In one project, accdrding to J. D. Williams, state highway director. The four hard surface projects are a part of the commission's plan annonneed previously to build 113.7 miles of rigid type roads in 1922, and are located as follows: Dunes highway, In Laporte county, Michigan City to Michigan state line, 4.54$ miles. Lincoln Highway, in Lake.county, Illinois state line to Bhererville, 3.513 miles. Cassopolis road, in Elkhart county, Elkhart to Michigan state line, 3.972 miles. Liberty Way, in Cass county, (College Hill) 0.170 miles. Work is in progress on two sec Hons of the Dunes highway and the third gap will complete contracting this road of 23 miles from Gary to Michigan state line. This highway is of national interest because it crosses the famous dune country bordering Lake Michigan Bids will ,be received on three types of pavement on the rigid type projects; brick, bituminous concrete and concrete, except for the College Hill project which is for hillside brick only. Cement for the projects will be provided by the state highway commission except on the College Hill project. The secondary road surfacing project on which bids will -also be received on three types: g/avel water bound macadam, and bituminous ma cadam on a water bound macadam base, is on the French Lick Trial, in Warrick county, from Booneville to Pigeon Creek, and is 10.965 miles. According to Mr. Williams the original plan of the commission to build 113.7 miles of hard surface roads this year will be changed and 3.25 miles idded. This is possible, he explained because in approximately 100 miles ■,o far contracted there was effected i saving of about $8,500 a mile compared to last year's prices. The commission is thus enabled to extend its program for the same amount of monev it was planned to spend for 113.7 miles. The additional mileage selected for hard surface pavement is between Shelburn and Farmersburg on the D’xie Bee Line, and bids w<ll be advertised for in about two weeks. Highway officials explained that aside frem proposals solicited today the original 113.7 mile program ex leptinp 1.35 mips of the Ideal Secion of the Lincoln Hlghkay between SherervHlo and Dyer in Lake county, is under contract. Pavement is being laid on several projects contracted c Piter in the spring, and on Alters large forces are at work build lug structures under 20 foot spiu It was pointed cut that the Lincoln Higbw;..' Association is to pay for wo-thirds the cost of the Ideal Sec ion. The road will be built on >lans and specifications prepared-by state highway engineers, and other lighway supervision. ’OWER AND ’PHONE WIRES MENACE YOUNG RADIO FANS Johnnie's chances of ever becoming i second Edison are very remote, if te continues his radio research and 'xperiments without regard to electric ■ght, power and telephone wires; for ie’s liable not to grow up to realize meh an ambition, warn those who lave to do with lines of this nature. Poles carrying any of the wires nentioned are highly dangerous terninals for wireless antannae, for ! tower wires, over which they may fall, 1 sometimes carry thousands of volts of electric pressure- Wind or sleet or snow may break down the antennae, 1 causing it to come in contact with ’ these heavily charged wires. So those who wish to see Johnnie ’ continue his radio fun and grow up 1 to, healthy manhood, with every promise of a useful life and a ripe ’ old age, had best limit his experiments insofar as telephone, power and 1 light wires are concerned. Rich Bachelor Wants Wife “Many people have blamed me for I not getting married. Since childhood - I have suffered from stomach and liver l( trouble, never being able to get any medicine or doctor to help me. Now that Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy has entirely cured me I am anxious to get a a wife.” It is a simple, harmless preparation, that removes the catarrhal . mucus from the intestinal tract and ’ allays the inflammation which causes y practically all stomach, liver and inti testinal ailments, including appendicitis. Ohe’dotee will convince or money refunded. ‘ •- >.i’ ’ r For sale by Holthouse Drug company and druggests everywhere. e . -• l t. Mr. and Mrs. Christ Kiefer, of Win e Chester street had as their guests yes terday, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Archer II and daughter'of Ft. Wayne and Mr and Mrs. Emil Kiefer of this city.

I A thought for | Memorial Day I May 30th we join in reverent | I tribute to the men in blue, in | gray and in khaki who have I I gone on before. | | A tribute to men who fought I I for the principles they held dear I I —a tribute to those thousands | I who made the supreme sacrifice. | Vance & Linn —the house of good clothes

WORDS DO NOT MAKE A MARRIAGE SUPREME COURT DECIDES Huntington, West Va., May 7.— More than words and ceremonies are needed to make a marriage contract valid, the Supreme Court of West Virginia has declared. Lucile Crouch and Floyd Wartenburg, of Huntington. were married more than a year ago, but today they are no longer man and wife. Miss Crouch, nineteen-year-old girl, jiopular with the younger set, had know Wartcnburg for three months. They had danced together. But, according to friends, and their own admissions, they did not love one another. However, at a party in the Frederick hotel on the night of January ”0, 1921, someone suggested the couple marry, They did not marry then. With even greater speed than gossip usually spreads, it became rumoredthat they were to have been married and something had happened. The press played up the affair and the , young man was worried. oftar fhn nfirtv Wnrtnnhnrre

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met Miss Crouch and explained his predicament. He told her that his business would be ruined if they did not at least go through with a marriage ceremony. He declared they could be married, live apart, assume none of the duties of man, and wife and apply for annulment of the contract. Friends were consulted and one of them purchased a ring while the couple procured a wedding license. A hurried ceremony took place at a parsonage, at the door of which they parted. Two days later the girl sought an

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annulment of the marriage. The circuit court refused her prayer. The Supreme Court of the state was appealed to and in a recent decision it was held: “A marriage is regarded as a civil contract at its inception. The minds of the parties must meet in good faith for the purpose of carrying out the ■ contract and the assumption of the duties of man and wife. Without such intent, words and ceremonies will not make a valid marriage contract.” The court decided the plaintiff was entitled to the relief prayed for and a decree was entered awarding the annulment of the marriage.