Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 278, Decatur, Adams County, 25 November 1922 — Page 4

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Evary Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. J. H. Heller—Pres, sod Gen Mr E. W. Kampe—Vlce-Pres. & Adv. Mgr. A. H. Holthouse—Sec'y and Bus. Mgr. Entered at the Postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. Subscription Rates Single copies 2 cents One Week, b. carrier .10 cents One Tear, by carrier 25 00 One Month, by ma11.........35 cents Three Months, my mall 3100 Six Months, by mall 21-75 One Year, by ma 11.............. 23-00 One Year, at office.. 23.00 (Prices quoted are within first and second sones. Additional postage added outside those sones.) Advertising Rates Made known on application. Foreign Representatives Carpenter & Company, 122 Michigan Avenue, Chicago Fifth Avenue Bldg., New York City N Y. Lite Building, Kansas_Clty, Mo. A TIP TO INVESTORS:— This editorial is addressed to, folks who have money to invest. Have you been invited to join the Jim Casey or the John Smith oil pools whose gusher fields “are the best, safest and quickest chance for fabulous wealth within the reach of man?’’ Maybe you've recently received an invitation through the mails, but you have failed to grasp the idea conveyed in the advertisements that these pools are “the master-key which unlocks the secret chamber of success.” Maybe you don’t appreciate the fact that John D. Rokefeller has made a billion out of oil and is still going strong? The country is being flooded with salesmanship literature painting the untold riches that still await investors in “oil pools.” Before you send in your money, gentle reader, try out the following "acid test” that the writer of this editorial followed the other day. Answering one of these invitations he wrote the chief promoter: “First, give me the names of ten persons for whom your schemes have made money in the past. "Second, furnish me a sworn state(The Cream of Cigar Comfort White Stag Londres KlFj 8c 2 for 15c Try ’em— For sale by all dealers.

■p— "■"v | wr-Ti-ir FARE AND A HALF ■ —to— CHICAGO s and return NICKEL PLATE ROAD December 1 to 5 inclusive ffi Good returning to original starting point S prior to midnight of December 11, 1922. INTERNATIONAL LIVE STOCK SHOW | December 2--9 ■ Cali on H. Garn, ticket agent, Fort Wayne, Ind., for fares, reservat, tions, etc., or address C. A. Pritchard, D. P. A., Fort Wayne, Ind. FOR SALE CITY NEWSTAND with large circulation. * Reason for selling is ill health. VES BAKER 241 N. 6th st. Decatur, Ind.

ment showing how much of your own money and that of your immediate associates you have put In your enterprise. ‘ “Third, furnish me statements from ’ reputable bankers and business men . that you have made your money honestly, if you have made any. "Fourth, if your ’oil pool’ Is so fabulously rich,’ why don't you ask J Standard Oil to help you develop it, I instead of soliciting my poor 225 ' subscription?” We wagered we would never hear from the oil promoter again. We didn't.—lndianapolis Sun. Decatur will be in the “five best towns" in the yeomen list, according to all information gained from reliable sources. That’s something big—but we want to be th e very first one on that list and believe we should be it the right kind of spirit is manifested by our people and the proper effort made to convince the directors at the critical moment. To do that we must be organized and prepared. We should have our information ready in such form that we can best present it, we should have the co-operation of state leaders and most of all we should have a local committee primed tor any argument that arises. We are now getting down to the real business of the proposition and that’s when we show just what kind of stuff we have. Don’t imagine things, but remember that the men at the head of the order are being as fair and honest as it is possible for men to be. They are trying to select the very best place in America —all things considered —for their home. We know it’s here, but we still have some work to do to convince them of what we know. Will you help do it? Democratic leaders and members of the legislature will meet in a short time to make definite plans for their program during the session of legislature which convenes early in January. They propose to help pass good legislation, to defeat if they can what they think is bad and to propose bills in conformity with their platform. That's the right thing to do and the people will approve their efforts. They have I not a majority, but they are close ' enough to have a lot of things to say in the session and they propose to do so. That's the old fighting spirit and it’s a good thing for the people to have this condition rather than an overwhelming majority as was the case in the last legislature. We are trying to take care of our advertisers and give yqu the news and within a few days will enlarge the paper so we can do that better than in the past. Send us your news items and advertise in the Daily Democrat. You will get results and will enjoy the paper more. The snow this morning gave a real Thanksgiving appearance to old motner earth and the snappy air made every fellow throw back his head and i stick out his chest. It's a fine old ! world after all and we have much to ■ be thankful for. The football season is closing. A I number of big games today and then Thanksgiving and the boys can get ■ back to normalcy. It’s a hard grind for them and a real test of endurance ; and backbone. ' .i, , - 4 ’’ife si, ■ s—s—s—WANT ADS EARN—s—s—s

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER, 25, 1922.

CENTRAL SCHOOL WILL GIVE SHOW Thrilling Football Story' To Be Shown In Movies On Monday And Tuesday "The Halfback” is the title of an interesting moving picture film to be shown at the Crystal theater next Monday and Tuesday, afternoon and evening, under the auspices of the Central school. In addition to this film, which is a thrilling football story, a comedy entitled, “A Duke for a Day," will be shown on both days. The tickets for the show are being sold by the Central school children and the proceeds derived there from will be applied to the general fund maintained by the Central school for supporting their athletics and improving the equipment in the building. A special matinee will be held at 3:45 o'clock both afternoons for the accomodation of the school children. Following is a synopsis of the play: Away from father's farm for the first time, Joel March arrives at Hilton Academy. There, Bartlett Cloud, the wealthiest boy in school and halfback on the varsity team, makes no effort to hide his amusement. To him, Joel Is a typical "Hick,” who “combs his hair with a rake,” and Cloud arranges to initiate him into the ways of the sophisticated. That night, while Joel is in his room, the Sacred Order of Hullabalooloo, masked and gowned and led by Cloud, enters and attempts to initiate him. Instead of a docile and tremblng hick, however, the Sacred Order finds Joel to be a very determined and tearless young man. He refuses to be put through the paces and very markedly shows that he doesn’t do tilings unless he wants to. Rprnson. the famous football coach, arrives at the campus. Joel asks for a chance: and despite the derision which greets his appearance on the field, dressed in his ill-fitting clothes and old straw hat, he takes his position. Wesley Blair, the football captain, indulgently allows him the chance he asks; but his indulgence changes to admiration. Joel March shows that these same qualities which made him resist the sacned Order of Hullabalooloo have made him a mighty good football player. The boys in school share Blair’s admiration. Cloud alone, standing on the side lines, mocks Joel and assures his friend Clausen that as a player, Joel is a joke. Then follows the practice game—foul play—working for the scholarship —the plot—treachery—the rescue —on probation—the villain unmasked —the day of days—victory.

0 GENEVA NEWS A fine girl baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. True Buckmaster last Monday. Mother and baby are doing fine. Miss Mary Wiest, who is employed at Portland, returned to her work there Tuesday afternoon after spending a short time visiting her parents near this place. Mrs. E. B. Gauker, who went to Portland Wednesday to be at the bedside of Mrs. E. C. Arnold, who was injured in an automobile accident, returned to her home here Thursday afternoon. Mesdames O. D. Arnold and William i Kelley attended to business matters in Fort W’ayne Thursday. Forest McWhirter and wife returned to their home at Wolcottville the fqre part of the week, after spending 1 several weeks at the home of the for--1 mer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. 1 McWhirter. The twins remained for ; a longer visit with their grandparents. Mrs. L. E.'Jones is entertaining her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. T. Gibons, of Hanna, at the present time. ( The Methodist Episcopal Ladies' Aid , 1 society was very pleasantly entertajnI cd last Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Shoemaker on Line street. Forty-five members and three guests answered roll call. The annual “dollar day” was observed at this meeting, each lady giving a dollar that she had earned and telling how she earned it. One of the best ways was given by a member of the band, who said she earned the dollar tooting her republican horn at a democratic rally, adding that it was the hardest dollar she ever earned. Fifty-six dollars ■ were turned in at this meeting, as sevs eral who were unable to attend sent their money. A committee was appointed to .take charge of the for the month of November, which will be given next Saturday evening. Plans were made for a game supper and, the hunters of the town have agreed to furnish the rabbits. The hostess and her assistants, Mesdames Reynolds, Dan Shoemaker and William Wells, served delicious refreshments late in tlje afternoon and the ladies departed tor their various hoines quite enthusiastic about the meeting.

Russell Miller, of Portland, attended to business in Geneva Thursday afternoon. William Cooper, who has been employed in Fort Wayne for the past several months, camo to Geneva Thursday afternoon for a short visit. Mrs. William Woofers spent Thursday afternoon in Bryant attending the funeral of her uncle, James Woofers. HIGH HONOR IS PAID LOCAL MAN Degree Os Master Os Chiropractic Is Awarded To S. J. Zurbuch The greatest honor which any chiropractor can obtain came as a real surprise last evening to S. J. Zurbuch of this city when a committee came here to notify him that he had been awarded the degree of Master of Chiropractic, a mark of distinction which has come to but few men in the United States. While there are more than 15,000 chiropractors in the country, Dr. Zurbuch is the twenty-first man to receive the degree. He went with the committee to Fort Wayne where the degree was conferred and it is needless to say he is very proud. The certificate is given to those chiropractors who are pre-eminent in their work, who reveal a high order of superiority in their ability, and who have rendered great services toward the efforts of developing and spreading chiropractic. The degree is a coveted one, but cannot be acquired by application, going only to those who show special fitness by achievement. o HOGS RECOVER LOSS Indianapolis, Nov. 25. —Hogs recovered some of their losses on the Indianapolis yesterday, advancing 10 to 15 cents. A strong demand for the 12,000 received, both from shippers and local packers, bolstered the market throughout the day and indicated a good clearance at prices ranging from 38 to 38.15. o CARD OF THANKS The Ladies' Aid society of the Evangelical church wish to thank the public for their generous patronage at their Thanksgiving dinner and twocent supper Thursday.

Two people Were killed and several injured. Think of the driver’s responsibility in this accident! ■ WILL Yours May .Be Next! I It all happens in a minute—your car is Automobile Insurance turns the bullet gone —an outright loss! Somebody is hurt, before it hits you. somebody’s property smashed. Relieves you of the haunting fear that Then the claims* They may mount into one piece of misfortune may get you into the thousands! It is all included in the financial disaster. word liability. And leaves you the wholesome use and Liability hits like a bullet. It makes the dis- enjoyment of your car, undisturbed by grim ference between peace of mind and misery. thoughts. > * The insurance Company takes the worry, settles the claims, be* comes the defendant in your place, if necessary, pays the costs, and settles the verdict, if there is one, up to the policy limits. "PUBLIC LIABILITY” i Auto F ' re lI,SUranCC | "COLLISION" ? and A Specialty policies “PROPERTY DAMAGE” ' — ' Z TAKE CARE of REPAI RS POLICIES .. nA MADE NECESSARY TL TDAV/ri rnc GREATEST CASUALTY company Ihe IKAVELEKb HARTFORD ; .- Connecticut I —- ------

Judge Kenner Accepts Jurisdiction In Case , Judge Sumner Kener. of the Huntington Circuit court, was in Decatur ( yesterday and accepted jurisdiction in the case of George W. Cramer and , Charles Martin against Martin Gorke. trustee of Root township, suit for mandamus. Judge Kenner was recently accepted as special judge In the ’ uuse after Judge Moran had been disqualified to hear the case, on account of having been counseled in the matter out of which the suit grew, be fore he became judge of the Adams circuit court. The case has not been set for trial. In the suit the plaintiff seeks to force the defendant to open ■ and maintain a school in the Dent i schol house in district number one of | Root township. Gasoline War Is Raging In Bluffton; Prices Cut Bluffton, Nov. 25.—A gasoline war! similar to that experienced by Adams and surrounding counties has broken ! out in Bluffton. Keen competition started last week when one dealer dropped the price I of gasoline to 18c a gallon; declaring that a competitor was favoring some ! customers with a "tank” price. This involved competition between companies in general aqd the result was a drop of two cents by the Standard I and Sinclair companies, from 21 to I 19c, while the independent retailers' 1 were, in some instances, selling gas at 18c. Monday morning users of Standard : gasoline, retailing the liquid at 18c, were ordered to raise the price to 19c. 1 This one customer refused to do and , a break in patronage is said to have • taken place. Other breaks are said to be coiutemplated. Just where the war will end is not yet known, but employes are anxious that a set price be maintained, to' i make their jobs easier. L , Rumor had it today that the whole- . sale price of gasoline would advance I . to 20c a gallon tomorrow and that the I retail price would rise accordingly. , : o Warsaw —Tonsil removal operations are ta fed here, 40 persons have submitted -to operations at hospitals in I tho last few weeks. - j Pierceton —There are 26 basketball ( - : teams playing regular schedules in j II Kosciusko county. -1 Rochester—Dr. C. J. Loring is enjoy-' | lag his first vacation in 40 years.

Warsaw—Thousands of dandelions are in bloom, indicating a mild winter. Columbia City—Surrounding lakes a(-e swarming with wild ducks on tbeir way to the southlands. Milford—Cabbage is retailing at

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