Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 192, Decatur, Adams County, 14 August 1923 — Page 2

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Every Evening Except Sunday by HE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. H. Heller—Pre*, aud Gen. Mgr. W. Kampe—Vice-Prea. & Adv. Mgr. 0. Holthouie— Hec'y and Bus. Mgr „red at the Poetottlce at Decatur, ) idlana, aa aecond claaa matter. Subscription Hates ugle copies 2 cents <1 Week, by carrier 10 cents io Year, by carrier........•• Month, by mall 35 cents ree Months, by mail JJ ; Months, by mall Jl-™ no Year, by mall W-®« ne Year, at office ..IJ.uv (Prices quoted are within first and end zones. Additional postage ad «d outside those sones.) Advertising Rates Made known on appllcaUon. Foreign Representatives Carpenter & Company, 122 Michigan Avenue, Chicago '»h Avenue Bldg., New York City Y. Lite Building. Kansas City, Mo. The ('lover Leaf officials always t a sincere reception in Decatur al those who have come here ot'tep--4 are our best friends. That s uuik progress for any city. I'ecause you cut the weeds a month -o isn't any excuse for not doing it rain. They may be higher now than y were then. The thing to do is i keep them cut so they are not of- : slve to other people. or several months past gangs of

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In the middle of these hot, summer rnoons lots of people feel tired, idaehy" and cant work. Yet. it i't the weather or the work they •o much as the rundown condition ■heir nerves, stomach and blood Build yourself up. and you'll do e the work in half thejime. Win tik your strength, energy and ep." Dr. Thacher's Liver and sid Syrup has proved to countless imbers of people in this state that

Big In Size and Sendee THE greatest achievements throughout the agei have been those discoveries and inventions which have made it possible for men to do the work of the world better and at the same time gain the leisure needed to develop their own powers. / -Nt No single class of achievements has done more to overcome theobstacles which confronted mankindin his climb toward better things than those which are grouped about the discovery of petroleum. From this source he first secured cheap and abundant light, lubricantsand power The discovery of kerosene gave him a clear, dependable light which made systematic night study possible. The development of unnumbered lubricants made the operation of the countless machines which serve the world practical. The refining of gasoline made the internal combustion automotive engine practicable. In the development of these helps, the Standard Oil Company (Indiana) has been a leader. For years it has maintained, at its refineries, research laboratories and testing stations where men were constantly at work finding new uses for petroleum, and as the discoveries have been proved of practical worth they have been given to the world. The Standard Oil Company (Indiana) has done more than develop a large number of products and manufacture them in quantities. It has priced them at reasonable figures and has organized a comprehensive system of distribution which makes it possible for any man in the ten Middle Western States served by the Compai ; to get what he wants quickly and easily. Os these achievements the Standard Oil Company (Indiana) is justly proud —particularly so, as the public ha; paid no premium for the enjoyment of these comforts. In contradistinction, every additional product that this Company is able to take from petroleum bears its just proportion of the total manufacturing expense and tends to keep down the manufacturing cost and the selling price of all petroleum products. < Thus do the activities of a big organization, founded and operated on the principles of equity, fairness and justice, accrue to the benefits of the public for the common good. Standard Oil Company (/ndiaia) 910 So. Michigan Ave.. Chicago 3330

masked or hodod men have been taking citizens in various parts of Oklahoma out at night ami whipping them. As a result the city of Tulsa today was placed under martial law by pro. lamutlon of the governor. The taking of lite law in the hands of men is a serious thing and the results are always sad and often times terrible. When the county commissioners employ a new custodian us they will shortly, why not take up the matter of keeping the comfort stations open evenings aud Sunday? Even if it costs a little mote we should be courteous enough to visitors to make un .Port to provide waiting places for men and women. Let's do it now and without further discussion if there is away. We have talked to several who visited Marion. Ohio, last week and who noticed a down town school yard used ar a public park with seats under the trees. They say it was the only eyeore in the city and those who noticed it ar.- decidedly against the placing of seats in the court house yard here. They say it ruins the yard and makes a public and licensed loafing spot that is anything but complimentary to a city. Os course eighteen cents plus for gas here is not us reasonable us live

it will increase your appetite, strengthen your digestion, tone the livrt- and bowels and send healthier blood pumping through your veins. Take a delicious tablespoonful after meals and see what a difference ti makes in the way you eat, sleep and work. It is sold with the understanding that your money will be returned if you are not completely satisfied. Dr. Thacher's sold in Decatur at the Holthouse Drug Co.

cents in Oklahoma and Texas and I sixteen cents in Dakotu but It’s the biggest single drop ever made in the middle west and that’s something. If the railroads would suddenly awaken to the fact that freight rates are exorbitant and make a similar announcement some morning, we would soon got some where on the price problem. We notice in walking over the city that in most cusps where the weeds have not been cut, the properties are owned by some lodge or organization or by some person who feels thut because h<- lives in some other part of town the weed cutting business belongs to some one else. You may get a notice one of these days and find you have been taxed with the cost of taking care of your property. It's much better all around aud so much nicer if you look after it yourself and do it right kway. While President Coolidge announces he is not ready to make an inaugural address or give out a statement of his intentions, it is predicted by those very close that a number of important changes will soon be made It is possible and in fact quite probable that the first real statement from ’the president will be in his address or message to congress in December. In the meantime he will devote his time to securing u line on the affairs at hand. While it is true he has attended a number of the cabinet meetings, he was only a visitor and consequently did not get into the big problems as will be necessary now. Drive carefully and avoid accidents. also arrest. The officers are receiving many reports of recklessness and it's so Toolish and useless. We are informed that when the motorcycle officer was here a number bf young men took great delight in violating the law just to show their friends they could. When they saw him go in one direction. t|iey would drive the other way at excessive speed just to put it over. When he returns the local officers should cooperate with him and when this is tried they should immediately file affidavits. It's a service to the public to break up the practice of violating the speed and traffic laws ami good citizens and officials will help do it t With but thirty minutes to notify the business members of the various committees of the Decatur Industrial association, after teleiving a telegram from Mr. Graham that a special train carrying officials of the Nickle Plate would arrive here at ten o’clock this morning. President Dan Niblick got busy with the result that a crowd of men were on hands to greet the Van Sweringeres, Mr. Ross and others of the crowd. The men are making an inspection tour from Toledo to St. Louis and will return here in a month or two for a meeting of interest and importance we are promised. The local business men will be glad to co-operate with them in all matters for the advancement of the community and the railroad, and enjoyed the meeting this morning though it was necessarily very short. While the general public doesn't understand the gasoline war which seems to be on just now and which is claimed by many to be a vigorous campaign waged by the Standard Oil Companies to crush out of existance their independent competitors, they will rejoice over the results. The price of gasoline droped 6.06 cents to IS -1 in this state yesterday and the independent organizations came through with a five cent drop. The price has unquestionably been too I high for some months, according to the price of cruile oil but it is claimed now that the reduction is too . much. The fight is on in most of the ' western and middlewest states with prices varying from five cents to twenty cents. The matter will be' i adjusted no doubt before long and as' a result it is hoped a lower price than! I‘tat heretofore charged will be given. I Henian Myers motored to Clear I Lake today for a few days vacation.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, TUESDAY, AUG. 11, 1923.

CLUB CALENDAR Tuesday Tuesday-' Queen Esther Circle Mrs. Paul Edwards, 7:30. Christian Endeavor of United Brethren Church—At Church, 7:45. Wednesday Philomath Bible Study Class of Mt. Pleasant Church—Letitia Singleton. Thursday Loyal Daughters Class of the E. V. Church—Mrs. John Gage. 7:30. Mr. and Mrs. John Crosbie entertained at a Sunday picnic dinner at their country home, south of Bluffton. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crosbie and Mr. and Mrs. William Clark, of Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hunslcker. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Campbell and children, of this city: Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Twigg and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Rahrer. Mr. and Mrs. William Dustman and Mr. and Mrs. James A. Crosbie and son. of Bluffton. A very pretty home wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hendricks at Monroe, last Sunday noon when their son Gerald was united in marriage to Miss Goldwin Smieto of Sturgis, Mich. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. 1. Zechiel in the presence of only a few invited guests. The predominating color scheme of the house and table decorations was pink and white. The bride looked beautiful in her dress of navy blue < hamuse. The groom is a cabinet maker in one of the furniture factories at Sturgis. Michigan, where the young people wil be at home. Their many friends will wish them abundant success. ★ Lautzenheiser-Williams Reunion The third annual reunion of the Lar.tzenheiser-Williams families was held in the A. Lautzenheiser grove southwest of the city, last Sunday. The election of officers for the coming year resulted with R. E. Lautzenheiser president; O. L. Tinkham, vice-presi-dent: and Mrs. O. L. Tinham secretary and treasurer. Miss Flo Weimer had charge of the program. J. D. Tinkham. Clinton Lautzenheiser and Jay Frazier were appointed to serve on the reception committee while Frank lautzenheiser Elbridge Lautzenheiser and Aaron Lautzenheiser were selected as an arrangement committee. The reunion will be held at Bellmont Park next year. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Boraff; Chaupcy Boraff. Latty, Ohio; Benjamin Boraff. of Grover Hill, O Mr. and Mrs. Ora Zinsmaster, of Paulding. Ohio; Mr. aud Mrs. Frank Chronister: Mrs. Henry Weimer. Miss Flo Weimei, ot Willshire. Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Grow; Mr. and Mrs. English: Clinton Grow, of Marion; Mrs. Smith Williams; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams and son of Marion; Mr. and Mrs. John Dull. Mr and Mrs. E. N. Teegarden. of Winchester: Mr. and Mrs. John Linderman and son, of Del phos: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fisher, and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Ixiutzenheiser and family; Mr. and Mrs. William Lyons and son; B. Amerine. of this city: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hitchcock and family, of Watt Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. George Lautzenheiser. of Bluffton: D. C. Myers of Knox; William Ijti.tzenheiser, A. Lautzen- j heiser. Mr. ami Mrs. O. L. Tinkham; i Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lautzenheiser and family; Mr. and Xfrs. J. D. Tinkham, and family; Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Lautzenheiser aifd son; Mrs. Normar. Lautzenheiser and son. Fred; Mr. and' X’l-s. Elbridge Lautzenheiser; Mrs. I Charles Workinger and son. all of ■ Blue Creek township. A family reunion was held at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. VanCamp, north of the city, Sunday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wright and family, of Sidney; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fryback and sons, Clifford and Billie; jfiss Emma Fryback, all of Bluffton; Mrs. L. A. Van Camp and son, Dick; Royal and Harold Van Camp, of Fort Wayne; and Miss Clara Van Camp. ♦ A surprise party was given Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Kruckenberg. in honor of the fifty-third birthday of Mrs. Kruckenberg. The evening was spent playing music and games. Dainty refreshments were served at a late hour, i Those present were Mr. and Mrs. i Fred Kruckenberg and family; Mr. land Mrs. Edwin Kruckenberg and family;' Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Steele and family; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bleeke; Mr. and Mrs. Gustaf Kruckenberg and family; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thieme and family; Mr. ami

Mrs. Carl Thieme and family; Simon Thieme; Mr. and Mrs. William Hockemeier and family; Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Thieme; Mr. and Mrs. Amos Thieme and family; 'lr. and Mrs. Hugo Thieme and family; Mr. | and Mrs. Walter Thieme and family; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bleeke and family; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bleeke. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bleeke and family; Joseph Bleeke; Fred, Emil, Matilda Kruckenberg; Max and Glen Thieme, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kruckenberg. 0 Mrs. Nora Railing and son. Cletus, of Elwood City, Penna., went to Ft. Wayne this afternoon to visit their daughter and sister. Miss Mildred, ot Hie Lutheran hospital. Mrs. Roy Cable, of west of the ciW. a shopper here this afternoon. —0 WANTED — Experienced waitress. Good wages. Phone 27. Peoples Restaurant. 1921*2 0 All aboard for Walbridge Park, Toledo, Wednesday. Aug. 15th. o ———— Buy your tires and tubes, gas and oil at Bennetts. Phone 199. 190-c‘od-tf GOING TO CELINA FAIR? Call Ed Green, telephone 436 any day this week. Reasonable taxi fair. 191t3x Regular stated meeting Blue lodge, Tuesday, August 14, 7:30 p. m. 191t2x W. M.

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