Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 4, Decatur, Adams County, 4 January 1923 — Page 4

DICATUB DAILY DBMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. J. H. Heller—Pres. and Gen. Mgr. K. W. Kam pe—Vice-Pres. & Adv. Mgr A. R. Holthouse—Sec’y and Hua. Mgr. Entered at the Postoffice at Becatur, Indiana, aa aecond claaa matter. Subscription Rates Single copies ....... 2 cents One Week.by carrier 10 cents One Year, by carrier 15.00 One Month, by mall ....... 35 cents Three Months, by mall ......... 21.00 Six Months, by Mail $1.75 One Year, by mail 3.00 Ono Year, at office 23.00 (Prices Quoted are within first and second zones. Additional postage added outside those zones.) 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 City, Mo. Raymond C. Morgon, of Knightstown, was chosen by the republican caucus to b t . speaker of the house and James J. Nedjil, of Whiting, was selected as president pro tern of the senate. All set now. Let 'er go. Tile Indiana legislature convened today and now we shall see just what candidates for the assembly what they said during the campaign aand who were just running for office. A young lad held in the detention home at Indianapolis made a key from an overall buckle and escaped. Surely here is a youngster who should be trained as a mechanic for he is not only capable, but quite original, it would seem. Some one has proposed that the leg isiature pass a law to prevent ban <lits from beating their victims afte. robbing them. And ridiculous as thh seems it is about as workable as some of those which will be in the grist tie next thirty days. The Clover Leaf is out of the hand: of a receiver and now we will set what will b e done toward locating : division here. For a number of year, tliis lias been rumored, but always go ing to happen when the receiver wadischarged. Our people hope for sonn early developments aild quick action Th e resignation of Albert Fall, se< retary of the interior, following dis agreement with the chief of the agri cultural department, does not seem to have caused any great regret. Ye* a few months ago Fall was being her aided as the really big man of the cabinet and there was talk that he was to be promoted to secretary of state. He is going back to New Mexico after a Hight in politics. He will be a bigger man there perhaps than he was at Washington. President Harding has vetoed the Bursum bill which provided an increased pension for every veteran of the Civil and Spanish-American wars, over sixty-t wo years of age and their widows. He the country cannot afford it at this time, but he is anxious to vote a subsidy of millions to the shipping trust. Honestly, some times it's hard to understand those in authority. Certainly this act re-

I SATURDAY IS A BIG DAY IN I OUR JANUARY CLEAN-UP SALE 1 Great preparations are going forward to make Saturday one of the biggest days in our January Clean-Up Sale. Hundreds of thriftv hovers ■ have visited our store since the opening of the sale and have taken advantage of our bargains. y > 1 Make a list of your needs. Come in Saturday and save money. Every article of Ladies Furnishings in our entire store has been irreativ We are offering truly wonderful values that should not be overlooked. grtaUy reduced - I E. F. GASS & SON ,n ~F ent I

quired nerve and was not done to gain political prestige. You want to read The Daily Democrat the coming year and we certainly want you to. To those who take the paper by mail and who will pay to January 1, 1924. we are giving a valuable needle case, a real convenience for any home and those who have received them are enthusiastic over the completeness of the sewing set. We assure you to do our best to give you all the news of interest and we hope during the next few weeks to renew every subscriber and to secure t hundred or two new ones. This is an important year. Let's all step on the gas. Thurman Gottschalk, of Adams county, was given two distinct honors at the caucus of th e forty-eight democrats of the house last evening. He was chosen as floor leader for the session and was made the democratic nominee for speaker of the house. He is a worthy, capable and splendid member of the legislature, who will keep every promise and will fight to the last ditch for the interest of the people. He has served in two previous sessions with credit and will do his part to lead the democratic members in the way they should go. Congratulations, Thurman, we are proud of you. In another column we are printing a statement handed us by a committee of township trustees replying Burris, state superintendent, of public instructions and in which they poin: out that Indiana really stands third in' the nation in educational efficiency in stead of seventeenth as was repre ■ sented. The article claims that ware only behind in cost of our educational system, certainly not a very serious thing just at this time. The argument is at least worth your seri ous consideration for nothing is of; more importance than our educational activities unless it is our taxes and those things that enter into them. Efforts to change the present school laws will be made in the legislative session which opened today and you should read both sides and stand for that which you believe is best. The Decatur high schools have been placed on probation for one year by the State High School Athletic association and admonished that any violation of the rules of good sportsmanship during that period will result in the expulsion of the local schools from the association. The board of control affirms the decisions of Coach Hippe. While we do not feel that the local school authorities were to blame or that the chastisement was due, there is, nevertheless, but one thing to do and that is to obey th e warning to the very strictest letter. Good sportsmanship is always desired and we believe that the brand here has been as good as that found elsewhere, but let's all make an extra effort to convince every visitor here and the board of control of that fact. Mr. Worthman has worked hard to create a spirit of support here for athletics and is deserving of the cleanest and best efforts of students and outsiders along that line, if we can be recognized as the cleanest school in Indi-

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ana sports the publicity gained at this time will have been well worth while. g, The People’s Voice EDUCATION IN INDIANA We huve been asked by several township trustees to publish the following from a circular recently rereived answering thd state merit of B. J. Burris, s|ate superintendent* When the Russel Sage Foundation gave the state a rank of seventeen in the Union, educationally, the state was shocked. Educators began to try to find an '■xlunation of the ranking. When B. J. Burris, the state superintendent of Public instruction, made a full investigation of the report, he stated in the Educator Journal of September. 1922, that the report was misleading. He states that the system of grading had two groups of components, educational and financial. That on the basis of the educational components we rank fourth, but on the financial components we are twenty-four. In other words, there are but three states that are ahead of us educationaly, but twenty-three are spending more money proportionately. These statements of Mr. Burris prove that our school system is efficient, and in comparison with other states, is economical. Mr. Burris, in that article says, it will thus be seen that Indiana's rank was as low as seventeen, mainly because of its low rank of expenditures for school purposes, and that in spite of its low rank in expenditures, Indiana's school ranks well up among the states in respect to its educational efficiency.” He further states in the 'same article, "It is vital that the public understand that the schools have not been conducted in an extravagant manner.” From Indiana legislative bureau we secured a list in December, 1922. of the states having the pure county unit educational system that Indiana is asked to take without question. These states are Jwelve in number, as follows: Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Tennessee and Utah, with Minnesota in part. In the state of Louisiana, this form was established in 1870, in Maryland in 1865, Florida 1885, Georgia in 1887. So the plan has been tried, as lias been stated, but we have not heard a great deal of praise for the states that have had the system the longest, and we wonder how the per cent of illiteracy in these states will compare with that of Indiana. A change in our present system does not insure any greater efficiency, but it does insure greatly increased costs, beginning with the State Superintendent, who is to gain from 25,000 to $7,000 a year, with likely an extension of time, and an increased apportiontionment of at least 60,000 for his department at the State House, to which will be added the cost of the several hundred supervisors at not less than $2,500 a year each, with a much larger salary for the County Superintendent. All of which might be justified if the children were to benefit instead of the politicians. Besides all the greatly increased cost of schools, we must figure out away to handle all the other township activities, which will mean other added expenses. Centralization seems to always increase the cost to the public, and to -reduce the efficiency. The less the people had to say regarding their affairs, the more they have suffered. The parents of Indiana do not wish to give up all control of their children, but prefer to exercise some control over their schools, in spite of the fact that all else has been taken from them. A great deal of the high per capita cost of the small high schools is due to the demands of the State department, which would be omitted to the benefit of the schools. Henry Kirchner, of Preble, was a business visitor here today. Harry Suman. of Pleasant Mills, was a business visitor here yesterday.

MRS. GEORGIA A. KARNS Funeral Os Local Woman’s Mother To Be Held In Bluffton Friday Afternoon In giving an account of the death of Mrs. Georgia A. Karns, mother of Mrs. E. D. Engeler, of tliis city, which occured in Bluffton early yesterday morning, the Bluffton Bunner has the following to say: s "Mrs. Georgia A. Karns, uged 71 years, widow of Samuel F. Karns, died at 4 o'clock this morning at her home 324 West Washington street after an illness of nearly seven months. She was taken sick May 1, with carcinoma of the liver, but did not take her bed until in Setember. "The funeral services will be held at > o’clock Friday afternoon, at the Presbyterian church, in charge of Rev. D. C. Truesdale, former Bluff.on pastor, assisted by Rev. W. A. Alpash. Burial will be in Fairview remetery. "Born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, •’ebruary 27, 1851, Georgia A. Karns vas a daughter •of John L. F. and Elizabeth North Thomas. She came with her parents to Zanesville in 1859, when she was but eight years of age. Her marriage to Samuel F. Karns took dace November 3, 1874. at Zanesville tnd they came immediately to this city, where they made their home continuously to the time of their deaths. Mr. Karns died October 8, 1901. "Mrs. Karns was active in several local organizations which had uplift l ing tendencies in the community. She was a devout member of the Presbyterian church and hold membership in the Eastern Star. W. R. C. and W. C. T. U. She was a charter member of the Eastern Star lodge. "Surviving are six children: Mrs, C. E. Young, of Fostoria, Ohio; John S. Karns, of Indianapolis; Mrs. E. D. Engeler, of Decatur; James E. Karns, of Fort Wayne; Mrs. A. L. Seiter. of Ashland, Ohio; and Miss BlancheKarns, of this city, a teacher in the high school. Two sisters and a brother surviving are; Miss Ida ThSmias, city; Mrs. Emma Jackson, of Winamac, Ind., and R. Thomas, of Huntington. Ind. Fifteen grandchild mourn her death.” o—rr— SALTS FINE FOR ACHING KIDNEYS When Back Hurts Flush Your Kidneys As You Clean Your Bowels Most folks forget that the kidneys, like the bowels, sometimes .get sluggish and clogged and need a flushing occasionally, else we have backache and dull misery in the kidney region, severe headaches, rheumatic twinges, torpid liver, acid stomach, sleeplessness and all sorts of bladder disorders. You simply must keep your kidneys active and clean and the moment you feel an ache or pain in the kidney region begin drinking lots of water. Also get about four ouitees of Jad Salts from any good drug store here, take a tablespoonful in a glass of water before breakfast for a few days and your kidneys will then act fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grafies apd lemon juice, combined with lithia, and is intended to fllush clogged kidneys and help stimulate them to activity. It also helps neutralize the acids in’ the urine so they no longer irritate, thus helping to relieve bladder disorders. Jad Salts is inexpensive; makes a delightful effervescent lithia water drink which everybody should take now and then to help keep their kidneys clean. A well-known local drugist says he sells lots of Jad Salts to folks who believe in trying to correct kidney trouble while it is only trouble. Uy all means have your physician examine your kidneys at least twice a year. , o Mrs. Sophia Scheiman, of east of the city, was a shopper here today.

f' YES or NO? A Tot of Your Jntollloonco J V The correct answer to one of these problems is YES, to the other NO. STOP TO THINKI Questions Answered Tomorrow I—ls Great Britain a kindom? 2.—ls an eel a flsh? Yesterday’s Questions Answered 1. Does rain in the skies '.' Answer—NO. Rain is the precipitation of water exaporated from the moisture of atmosphere of the earth by the heat attraction of the sun. 2. Can a ship be accurately navigated by laying the course by the stars. This was the ancient method of navigation. —oREAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Samuel Webster to Hobart Webster et al, 116 M: acres in Union township. $15,000. Merrill T. Atwood, to trustees of K of P. lodge No. 514, lots 141 and 142 in Geneva, $1,890. Vilara Belle Morrison et al to Otis B. Sims, 60 acres in Blue Creek townftp, SIO,OOO. Otis B. Sims et al to Vilara Belle Morrison, 40 acres in Bins Creek township. $5,000. John Minger to John J. Mlnger, 6.44 acres in French township. $3,000. Byron Whittredge to Sarah Borders, 21 acres in Blue Creek township, $2,500. John W’agoner to Samuel W. Coow. lot 90S in Decatur, SI,OOO. Melvin Meyer to.. Sarah A. Eichenberger. lot 137 in Berne, $1,250. Clara C. Bruhn to Wade L. Manley. 1.45 in Wabash township, 1 S2OO.Wade L. -Manley to William Bruhn. 1.45 acres in Wabash township. S2OO, Goitre Relieved Two in Same Family at Goshen Mrs. Chas. Snider. Goshen, Ind., says she will write and tell how her two daughters were relieved of Goitre by Sorbol Quadruple, a colorless liniment. You can see the treatment and get the names of many other successful users at The Holthouse Drug Co., all drug stores, or write Box 358, Mechanicsburg, Ohio. BANK STATEMENT E. W. BUSCHE, President. C. C. SCHUG, Vice-president. W. 8. SMITH, Cashier. W. L. KELLER, Asst. Cashier. Report of the condition of the Monroe State Bank, a state bank at Monroe, in the state of Indiana, at the close of its business on Dec. 29, 1922: RESOURCES Loans and Discounts $121,538.35 Overdrafts 145.42 U- S. Bonds 49.75 Banking house 3,500.00 Furniture and fixtures ... 4,870.00 Other real estate 3,000.00 Due from banks and trust companies 16.646.57 Cash on hand 3,715.27 Cash items 544.50 Current expenses 2,509.751 Taxes paid 561.35 Interest paid 2,544.76 Other assets 1,147.10 Total Resources $160,773.12 LIABILITIES Capital Stock—paid in ....$25,000.00 Surplus 3,700.00 Undivided Profits 36.08 Interest, discount, etc 7,191.70 Profits and loss 107-98 Demand Deposits 55,888.80 Demand Certificates 62,975.77 Certified Checks 31.00 Bills payable 5,172.12 Other Liabilities 669.67 Total Liabilities $160,773.12 State of Indiana, Adams, County, ss: I, W. S. Smith, cashier of the Monroe State Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true, W. S. SMITH. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 3rd day of January, 1923. | CHAS. E. BOHNER, I Notary Public. My commission expires Jan. 1, 1924.

about the sick John Schug Is confined to His on account of an attack of influenza.

—NO. 166 — bank statement report OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE PFOPLES LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY RLUI in the State of Indiana, at the close ot Its business on Dec « izioarM President H. M. GILLIG Vice-Preaidci W a LOWER, ■’■■■ B. HITE. ■■ dpcouRCES LIABILITIES R Capital Stock—paid in... .$ fio.oogj 1 n<u,.rmnts $427,466.50 Surplus 6,-, w j Loans and Discounts ♦ 1195 60 Undivided profits 2,206, Overdrafts 3 268.19 Dividends unpaid y' ( Bonds and StocKS. 17860.00 Interest, Discount and Other Company s BuUdinff •■• ■ • 5^1025 earnings 26,2« Furniture and F ixtui ... Demand Deposits, except Due frO n m »n?e« 70,504.67 banks 371.860. companies 013.66 Savings Deposits 25,856 Cash items .■ • _ • ■’jd . 10,097.17 Bills payable 22.00f1f Currentt expend H,170.91 Rediscounts 68,0 w Total Resources $562,695.12 Total Liabilities $562,606.1 State of Indiana, County of Adams, ss: I M Kirsch president, of the Peoples Loan & Trust Co., of Decatur. Id, do solemnly"swear that the above statement is <„i, S rrihed and sworn to before me, this fourth day of January. 1923. m, SSSXS'-* ■»-» y A - URAHAM - N " u " ■** —NO, 6— BANK STATEMENT REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE OLD ADAMS COUNTY BANK at Decatur, in the State of Indiana, at the close of its business on December 29, 192C. S. NIBLICK President E. X. EHINGER Cashi< F M. SCHIRMEYER, Vice-President A. SCrIEUMANN Acs't Cashi, R. E. MEIBERS Ass't Cashier RESOURCES LIABILITIES Capital stock —paid in.., .$120,000.1 Surplus 30,000.1 Loans and Discounts... .$1,135,956.73 Undivided profits 4,667.1 Overdrafts 3,022.65 Exchange, discounts and U. S. Bonds 5,796.95 interest 29,500.1 Other bonds and securities 13,550.50 Profits and loss 82.1 Banking house 95,275.53 Dividends unpaid 25.0 ’Furniture and fixtures... 7,760.68 Demand DePue from banks and posits $432,419.13 trust companies 137.509.88 Demand CerCash on hand 44.163.59 tificates ... 659.628.29 1,092,047. Cash items 1,761.35 Certified checks 163; Current expenses 8.093.33 Due to banks and Taxes paid 2,983.71 i trust companies 38,884, Interest paid 12,644.45 Bills payable 143,617; Trust investments 482.46 Notes, etc., rediscounted 10,000. Other Assets; Rev. Stamps 202.85, Other Liabilities 217.1 Total Resources $1,469,204.66 | Total Liabilities $1,469,204.1 1 ■" ” State of Indiana, County of Adams, ss: I, E. X. Ehinger, Cashier of the Old Adams County Bank, do solemn! swear that the above statement is true. E. X. EHINGER, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 4th day of January, 1923. JAMES T. MERRYMAN, Notary Public. My commission expires Nov. 25, 1925. _— —— — -—

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Mrs. Mary Kortenber, A(Un street, is seriously ill with of the arteries. Her condition | ( t ' much improved today.

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