Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 304, Decatur, Adams County, 27 December 1922 — Page 3

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■•lt tber's ever another raliroad s(r ike I know where my sympathies II be.” «*y 9 Ijßfe Bud > who B»ve l>is little boy n fain o’ cars an track enough t’ reach from th’ fireplace t’ th' kitchen sink. We’ll bet thei wuz many a heavy heart Chris’mus on account o’ th' comparatively new fancied notion o' choppin’ th' gizzard up an' puttin’ it in th’ gravy instead o’ leavin' it intact.—Abe Martin in Indianapolis News. Earl Durbin, who is employed In Indlanapolia, is spending his Christmas vacation with his parents at Pleasant MillsMr. and Mrs. Edward .Wilson, of Fort Wayne, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. Peterson. Mrs. Wilson attended the Tri Kappa party at Mrs. Burton Niblick’s last evening. Byard, Ramona and Dorothy Smith, of Fort Wayne, attended the matinee Christmas dance at the Masonic hall Monday afternoon. Mrs. Fred Smith left today for Lafayette, where she will visit with her uncle and family, Neal Dorwin, over the week-end. Joe Kortenber went to Detroit yesterday to drive a car back for Porter & Beavers. Miss Mabel Hower Is confined to her home on account of a severe cold. C. O. Brown, of east of the city, was a business visitor here yesterday. Miss Naomi Helm, of east of the city, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Forest Light, at Weston, Ohio, for several days. The Misses Donna Parrish and Helen Swearinger will attend the Elks* dance at Bluffton tonight. Marker Mount is visiting the W. Al- ' bright family at Dayton,.Ohio, during his Christmas vacation.

The Farmer who desires to conduct his business in an efficient and business-like way finds adequate banking facilities altogether essential. This bank assists the farmers of Adams County in carp ing on their business and developing their properties in every way consistent with sound banking practice. Our ample resources, experienced staff, thorough familiarity with this section and State supervision enable us to serve the agricultural interests ot this district to exceptional advantage. Old Adams County Bank nunrH DicArnA Stepping-Stone You have seen the stones in the brook, placed at convenient intervals so it is easy to step over to the other side. We like to think of a ■ Savings Account as a stepIt helps you reach y goal-

Marker Mount received a box of oranges from his unde and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. William Marker, of Redland, ' alifornia. Rev. J a. Selnietz was in Pern last nlKht and assisted In closing the forty hours devotion services. Charles, age 12, and Thelma, age 10, Shaw, of Grand Rapids, Mich., are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Joel Reynolds, during their Christmas vacation. Robert Colter returned to Chicago Monday evening after spending Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colter, of this city. Mrs. Henry Shank and son, Charles of Monroeville, spent a few hours, toda. with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Burdg on Mercer Avenue. Mrs. Fred Linn, of this city, Is spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. Abner Elzey, at Ossian, Ind. Miss Bernice Leonard, David Hensley and Herman Meyers will attend the dance at Bluffton tonight given by the Elks. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Merriman returned today to Delhi, La., after spending several days with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Merriman Mrs. Lillian Lachot, of Chicago, is visiting her sister Mrs. Dan Tyndall, of this city. Randolph Everett, of Pleasant Mills, was a business visitor here today. Miss Naomi Harkless left today for Van Wert and Paulding, Ohio, where she will visit friends and relatives over the week-end. Arthur Haggard, of Fort Wayne, was here on business last evening. Ben Smith, of the A. J. Moser Co., Berne, stopped here on his way home from Bluffton, where he delivered a ' tractor. Elmo Kintz, of Van Wert, Ohio, is } the guest of Gerald Smith, of this

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city. Mr. and Mn. Joe Smith And cMldren, Geraldine and Gerald, were the I Rueßts of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Tamk. anau at Fort Wayne, Chriatmaa. Mr. and Mr». John ffianmgartner mads a business trip to Berns last evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hoffman and Children, Margaret Jane, Betty and Bob, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. G. (’. Hoffman at Fort Wayne, returning here last night. Margaret Mylott is visiting Miss Ethyls Hileman at Willshire, Ohio, for a few days., Mrs. Thomas F. Ehinger and children V irginla and Edward, visited frlei.i'j in Fort Wayne today. Mrs. Dallas Elzey went to Fort Wayne today to visit friends and relatives. J. Dwight Peterson, of the City Trutrt Company, of Indianapolis, made

a business trip to Fort Wayne today. Mrs. Adeliu Walters and daughters, Francis and Marjorie returned to their home in Marion, after spendihg , several days with Mr. and Mrs. M. 2 J. Wertzberger. TILL BUILDINGS ABE PROJECTED t j Three Massive Skyscrapers Planned For Chicago , In Near Future U nited Presa Service.) Chicago, Dec. 27.—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Three massive skyscrapers, towering high above the tallest of Chicago's present office buildings, were projected here today. Permission to erect the tallest church building in the world was obtained from the city council by Cllica go Metohdists. The new building, to be erected near the center of the down town business section, will rise to a height of 550 feet. The regulation height for skyscrapers has been limited by the city council to 400 feet. Lifting of the restriction in this case, is expected to open up a new era of sky scraper construction. The new Chicago Tribune building will soar to a height of 650 feet if the board of aidermen will dispense with the 400 foot rule. Tribune authorities announced. Plans were also laid for a new federal building. 27 stories in height, and occupying an entire block. This structure would be taller than present building in Chicago, and the most colossal government building in Hie United States. The new federal building would be built at a cost of $15,000,000. It would house all federal departments, now scattered in various buildings about the city. . Infant Died At Home In Kirkland Township Little Stevens Jauregui, aged one year, seven months, and five days, daughter of Simon and Apolind Jauregui, of Kirkland township, died last evening after a short illness with pneumonia. The funeral services were conducted at two o'clock this afternoon at St. Mary's Catholic church by Father A. P. Peters and burial was made at St. Joseph cemetery. The child was born in Kirkland township, the family who are Mexicans coming here several years ago to work for the sugar company. o FARMERS NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PAYS CLAIM TO SHINN ESTATE George W. Cramer, local agent for the Farmers National Life Insurance company of America, yesterday afternoon delivered a check in the amount of $2,018.16 to Fruchte & Litterer, administrators of the estate of the late Grant F. Shinn, holder of the policy in the above named company. The policy was for SI,OOO and carried a double indemnity. Mr. Shinn formerly lived at Linn Grove and was killed recently while working iu the oil fields in Kentucky. Women Appreciate Aid In Christmas Program The music department of the Woman's club wishes to thank each and every person who so kindly assisted in giving the Community Christas program at the Athletic Hall on Christmas night. The music department also wishes to thank the members of the dramatic department who gave the' fiemitiful little play. "Why the Chimes Rang," and Rev. Whitesell, Mr. Clark. Mr. Griest. Mr. Wortbman. and members of the school board who donated the use of the gym and everyone who helped make the program a successMusic Department, Woman's Club MRS. L. A. HOLTHOUSE. Chairman.

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The correct answer to one of these problems is YES, to the other NO. STOP TO THINKI 1. —Is the circulation of the blood influenced by atmospheric conditions? 2.—ls "vaudeville” an English word? Yesterday's Questions Answered 1. Is a seal a mammal? Answer—YES. The seal is a carnivorous marine mammal. 2. —Do we call an individual who has a mania lor setting fire ; a paranoiac? Answer—NO. A paranoiac is on suffering from delusions, one incurably insane. o Miss Lois Bowen, of Willshire, Ohio, is visiting friends in this city today.

Toor Guarantee of Service You Can’t Afford to Experiment Buying gasoline indiscriminately is costly and unwise at any time, and especially so in winter. You are invited to buy manv kinds, but do you know of any gasoline that has more than 2 million satisfied users daily the year round, except Red Crown? bjs RED CROWN The High-Grade Winter Gasoline Red Crown is a known quantity. It renders very positive service, winter and summer. With Red Crown in the tank you may be sure of startingeasily, even in severe weather. It delivers tremendous, sustained pulling power, and that’s what you need to take you through heavy winter going. With winter coming on you want real gasoline. You will get real winter gasoline if you buy Red Crown. At the Following Standard Oil Service Station: Five Points And at the Following Filling Stations and Garages: Durkin Garage, 2nd Street Emerson Bennett, 2nd Street Holdhouse Garage, 2nd Street Schmidt & Tricker, Ist Street Standard Oil Company Decatur, Ind.

NOTICE BOY SCOUTS There will be a meeting of the Boy Scouts at 7 o'clock tonight. The hike has been called off on account of the wet weather.—B. M. o — - ■ HOG SALE 28 Head Big Type Poland China, consisting of 1 herd boar, 1 tried sow and 26 bred gilts. At my farm 8 miles east and 3 miles north of Bluffton. Ind, or 4 miles west and 3 miles south of Decatur, Ind-, or 3 miles south of Preble Indiana, on Wednesday, January 3, 1923 Sale held in my barn at 12:30 p. in. sharp. Here is the opportunity to buy Real Herd Material with size bone, qimlity and breeding that will suit the up to date breeder. Some of the sows which bred these gilts weighed 550 pounds before they were bred. TERMS—AII sales will be for cash or for notes with approved security. Nothes will bear interest at 8% from date of notes so taken for any purpose. LEWIS YAKE * SONS ( Decatur, Ind., R. R- 2 Frauhiger & Ellenberger, Aucts- ’ Wells County Bank, Clerk. 27-29-1 NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the share holders of The American Security Company, Decatur, Indiana that there ’ will be a meeting at the office of said .’ company In Decatur, Indiana on Monday, January 8, 1923 , . at two o'clock p. m. of said day for the purpose of electing a board of directors for said company for the year 1923 and to transact such furtl’ier business as may regularly come ’ before said meeting. ■ I 27-3 H. M. GILLIG, Secretory

I Holiday Greetings | □ to our patrons and friends Q M For the remarkable conlidence you have M U shown uh during the pre-holiday trade, we are la fl grateful to the limit of our capacity. H J 5 One of the most gratifying circum- H W stances has been the presence at the store M W of so many of those that have traded here fIV rj since we first opened our store. Our view U •5 of this fact is that they have come because R Lj of their absolute belief in the quality of M the merchandise we handle, rather than Q M through personal motives. ■ M No merchant could ask for a greatla er compliment, and we hope that Mg 0 your Christmas was as happy as you Q nr made ours, and the coming New fl U Year a Happy and prosperous one. JB n Pumphrey’s Jewelry Store g