Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 24, Decatur, Adams County, 27 January 1923 — Page 3

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I Daily Democrat)—The Monr.mx Farmers’ Institute held on Wednesday at tills place wits one, if not best, ever held here since the organization began, and broke ail records in interest and attractions. Crowds begun gathering at the school bouse al an early hour, and nt the time of opening the morning session the large auditorium was tilled with farmers and others. Promptly at 9:30 o’clock the assembly was called to order by president George Rhe, beginning the program •— " 1 > ■■!»•.

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with a selection by the Monroe school I orchestra, Hinging of ’‘America” by the | audience, accompanied by the orehes- I tra; invocation by Rev. Zechlel; talk by Wm. Madigan, of Veedersburg, on ’ Producing a Marketable Product," which was ably handled, and many good points and thoughts were given. < Mr. Mandlgan is a practical’farmer and his talk was very Interesting and instructive. Music by orchestra. The subject of “Tlie Present Day Housekeeping and Hotnemukiiig," by Mrs. John W. Spindler, of Grahill, Ind., was well rendered and was chipeclally for the women, in which she ne wholesome truths on the present day houiekeeping both in town nnd on tile farm. Afternoon Session The afternoon meeting, greeted by even a larger crowd at 1:30 o'clock, was opened hy several selections by the orchestra and male quartette. Mr. Madigan then took up the subject on •[•'arm management," in which he showed in various ways that it would bo to the best advantage in many ways how to manage a farm for a profit and much could be saved in money and labor by knowing how to properly manage the farm. Mrs. Splindler then gave a lenghty talk on the subject: "What are you Worth to Your Community?’’ in which she said that some would be benefitted if you would move out. and in other instances the community in which you live could not do without you. She also advocated community meetings in the rural districts for men, women and children, where much good is derived in numerous ways on subjects regarding economic and social meetings. Mrs. Spindler also strongly urged the establishing of community halls in towns and rural districts and also to maintain reading rooms and places of amusement for the young people on the farm. Evening Session The evening session opened promptly at 7:00 o’clock. Ixmg before the hour appointed the large auditorium was crowded to its capacity, many standing in the lobby, and some were turned away. It. is approximately figured by those in charge that between five and six hundred were present. which showed that the Monroe Farmers’ Institute is becoming larger in membership each year, but this year the attractions and attendance under the supervision of president George Rice, who spared neither time or expense, in his untiring efforts to I make the 1923 session of the institute i a record-breaker, certainly • saw his ambition fulfilled to the fullest measure. Music by orchestra. Reading by Mrs. Ollie Heller, "Jonas Pettibone’s Doughnuts,” was well rendered, and her comic saying kept the audience in an uproar and laughter. Mrs. Heller was recalled and gave a second reading. This lady is a noted reader and our people are always pleased to have an opportunity to listen to her selections. “The Community Bank.” by E. W. Busche, was the next on the program. Mr. Busche confined his remarks exclusively to the financial problems of the banking business, and concluded his talk aspecially the the young men

and women to begin saving at once; giving illustrations what can be done by them toward owning their home by their savings. A short talk was given by a representative of tite Standard Oil company, demonstrating coal oil lights and the results produced by using various styles of globes. After which lie put on a moving picture show in three reels, showing many pictures pertain ing to tlie manufacture of petroleum from its crude state to the finished product, which was very interesting and instructive. This closed the day’s program, and now tlie 1923 Farmers' Institute will go down in history as one of the most successful ever held at this place. Mr. Will Rupert was elected president to serve during the ensuing year. The debate between the Freshmen nnd Sophomore class on the subject of "Resolved: Which is the most benefit on a farm —the tractor or the horse”; debated by Kenneth Kessler, Raleigh Osterman and Floyd Mitchell, for the horse, and John Moore, McGee Hendricks and Gottlieb Stauffer, for the tractor; resulting in a decision of the judges for the horse. Special mention should be made as to the splendid dinner, served by the Ladies’ Aid of the M. E. church, which consisted of chicken and all its accessories thereto, which was soon cleaned up by the hungry throng when the announcement that dinner was ready was made. These ladies know how to tickle the palate of the farmer as well as townspeople, and have gain-

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ed the reputation of serving nothing but the best of "grub.'' Much praise is due to the young members of the orchestra for their unit of the program, and deserve great credit for their efficiency in so short a time to render classic selections to enliven occasions of this kind, which was highly appreciated by all present, who extend their hearty thanks to this organization for their services. The winners of the prizes on the best loaf of bread baked from 25 lb. sack of Perfect hour given by the Enterprise store were first, Mrs. Will Rupert; best loaf baked from Loyalty flour, 25 lb. sack given by Home store, tirst prize, Mrs. Orvil Osterman. Best loaf broad baked from MakMor flour, given by F. H. Tabler, first prize, Mrs. Orvill Osterman. Corn Show, Boys Class Floyd Rupert was awarded the following prizes: 1st —10 ears yellow, $3.00. Ist—lo ears white, $2.00. 1st —Single ear yellow, 75c. 1st —Single ear white, 50c. Sweepstakes—lo ears, Duroc pig. Floyd Mitchel, 2nd —10 ears yellow, $2.00. Francis Coyne, 3rd—lo ears yellow, $1.50. Russell Mitchell, 4th—lo ears yellow. SI.OO. John Hendricks, 5th —10 ears yellow, 50c. Walter Meyer, 2nd —10 ears white, SI.OO. Floyd Chllcote, 3rd —10 ears white, 50c. Lawrence Blum, 2nd —Single ear jc.low, 25c. Men's Class W. T. Rupert, 1st —10 ears yellow. Jess Rupert. 2nd —10 ears yellow. > Jess Rupert, 2nd —Single ear yellow. ■ E. W. Busche, 3rd —10 ears yellow i E. W. Busche, 1st —Single ear yel low. Henry Coyne, 4th—lo ears yellow. Fred Busche, 5th —10 ears yellow. R. M. Gilbert, Ist—lo ears white. R. M. Gilbert, Ist—Single ear white. Jim Leisure, 2nd —10 ears white. Domestic Science Exhibit White bread — i Ist—Mrs. Hattie Longerberger. 2nd —Mrs. Ada Rupert. ■ White cake — 1st —Lucinda Roth. 2nd —Mrs. E. W. Busche. 3rd —Mrs. George Blum. ■ Angel food cake — Mrs. Ed. Boese. ! Devils food cake — , 1st —Mrs. George Blum. 2nd—Marcella Nelson. ■ Doughnuts—1st —Mrs. Levi Stucky. 2nd —Mrs. Rena Christner. Chocolate drops — Ist—Crystal Sells. 2nd —Helen Baughman. 3rd —Demarius Kessler. Peu-n-che — 1st —Jaunata Thomas. 2nd —Bernice Nelson. 3rd—Ruby Shirk.

MONROE NEWS Mr. Thomas Johnson of Dunkirk, was here Tuesday, visiting his mother, Mrs. Martha Johnson, who has nearly reached her 94th birthday. Mrs. Johnson 1s quite feeble at this time. There will be a meeting held at the school house for the purpose of organizing a brass band. Which will consist of most members of the orchestra and all others who wish to join, either boy or girl. Be sure to attend this meeting on Saturday night. PURDUE VS. IND. JAN. 30 Basketball Interest In State Centers In Big Contest At Lafayette By Heze Clark Written for the United Press Indianapolis, Jan. 27. — Although there may be better basketball teams in the state than the ones which represent Indiana and Purdue Universities, there is no game in which more interest centers than the one to be played between these two teams at Lafayette. January 20. Coach Pat Page’s Butler team has made a wonderful record this season despite the setback handed it by Franklin. Victories over four big Ten conference college teams —Chicago,

Wisconsin, Illinois and Purdue proves that Butler certainly hits the best team In history of that college. It defeated Notre Dame by a larger margin than wns expected. Butter will play Notre Dame al Notre Dame January 29 and will meet Depauw at Indianapolis February 3. Earlham will play Franklin January 26. It's huts off to "Griz” Wag tier and his Franklin team this season. Fianklin carries the scalps of Depauw, Butler and Wabash ami tor good mens tire they defeated the ail-star Omars in an overtime game. Depauw is scheduled to meet St. Unite University at Greencastle January 26, and the Central Normal team will play Indiana Central at Danville January 27. GENEVA NEWS Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Lindley returned to their home here Wednesday after spending the fore-part of the week at the home of their duaghter, Mrs. G. E. Roop and family, at South Bend. Tile Farmers' Institute, which was | held in the local G. A. R. hall, last • Tuesday, was well attended, especially the evening session when the room was crowded. The high school pupils attended the day sessions in a body. C. H. Sprunger, editor of the Adamrfl County Witness, was a business caller in Geneva Thursday afternoon between trains. J. W. Hickman left for Shidler, Ind., Thursday afternoon, having been called there by the sickness of his mother-in-law. Miss Fay Shimp of Preble was in town Thursday attending to business matters in connection with the selling of her property. Russell Miller gave violin lessons in Geneva Thursday afternoon. The Misses Mary Alles and Beatrice McCroskey are reported ill with • severe colds. It has been announced that the box ■ social which was to have been held at the local high school auditorium , next Saturday evening, has been postponed because of the basketball game , at Berne on that evening. The social, which was under the auspices ■ of the Athletic association, will be

given at some future date, however, as the boys are planning on making money in that way to send representatives to the district and state track and field meets. Miss Madeline McCollum went to Decatur Thursday afternoon to attend to business matters. The funeral services for J. J. Philips, who died last Tuesday morning, were held at 1:30 o’clock Thursday aftrenoon at the Methodist church al Bryant. Interment was in Gravel Hili cemetery. The Hartford township Farmers’ Institute will be held on Friday, January 26th. at the Hartford Central school building. A fine program has been arranged for all three sessions and in the evening Kenneth Shoemaker of this place will give the address. A large crowd is expected to attend all sessions. FLAG FOR EACH SCHOOL Muncie, Ind., Jan. 27. —The American flag will fly over every school building in Muncie in the future. The Junier Order of Mechanics presented a flag to each school. o WESLEY BARRY’S FRECKLES Wesley Barry’s freckles have a peculiar quality. He hasn't got any in real life, but when they turn the camera on him, lo and behold, freckles pop out. The boy. who is fifteen years old. earns $750 a week, and it would be lair to ascribe half that to the treckies. —Photoplay Magazine for February.

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