Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 273, Decatur, Adams County, 17 November 1923 — Page 4

1 DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. J. H. Heller—Pre*. and Hue. Mgr. E. W. Kanipe—Vice-Pros. & Adv. Mgr> A. R. Holthouse —Sec'jr. and Bus. Mgr. Entered at the Postoffice at Decatur Indiana as second class matter. Subscription Rates Single copies 2 cents One Week, by carrier 10 cents One Year, by carrier $5.00 One Month, by mail 36 cents

Three Months, by mail SI.OO Six Months, by maU $1.75 One Year, by mail $3.00 One Year, at office $3.00 (Prices quoted are within first and second zones. Additional postage added outside those zones.) Advertising Rates Made known on application. Foreign Representative Carpenter & Company, 112 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Fifth Avenue Bldg., New York City N. Y. Life Bldg., Kansas City, Mo. A couple of hours at church tomor-' row will help you, the minister and the community. Try it. Vp to date there is no clue to the whereabouts of the $125,000 conting-l ent fund which has been depleted to' $l6O and even the governor was sue-' prised when notified. To say the' least there is a loose system of book keeping in vogue. "If farm land such as nyne has no value, Heaven help the country," said Governor McCray in his examination) yesterday which does not explain by what right he signed the names of other people to his notes. The in-. vestigation disclosed that equities turned over to his creditors to cover approximately $1,500,000 had an actual value of but $8,727. Did you ever feel worse because you went to church? Did you ever feel the time was wasted? Did you ever go to church grouchy and out of i humor and come away feeling kindly . towards everybody and everything? | Well did you ever try it? Why not tomorrow? The church is the one avenue through which the people of this country and the world will eventually get their feet on the ground. Tomorrow is Sunday. The mis-use of road funds is what makes many people think the gasoline fund should be retained in the county where it is raised and there used for the building and maintainence of the highways. If we had the gasoline money from this county we could keep every road in wonderful condition and build a good many miles a year and if local men were responsible for the condition of the reads we wouldn't be likely to have a road almost impassable as the state road north from here has been the past year. This community will be asked to' assist in marking the Harding Highway through this county and we believe they should co-operate. We are informed that the cost is six dollars per mile, a very small sum for the benefits eventually to be derived. What town or city would not give the small sum now asked for this new route if that sum would put it on the Lincoln highway or the Yellowstone Trail or the Dixie or one of the other leading lines for automobile travel? Os course we will do it. The directors of the Industrial Associa- - tion have referred the matter to the entire association and it will be up within a few days. The city of Frankfort is going to show Mayor Keene he doesn't know what he is talking about. For two or three weeks they have been having "blue” Sundays, the result of a fight over the Sunday picture shows. It resulted in a strict enforcement of the law and as a result motorists have been dodging the town and many citizens have arranged to spend the day elsewhere. This week the business men decided it had gone far enough and they plan that next Sunday twenty-five places, cigat stores, confectionery stands and others will open their doors as in th" old days. The mayor says he has

not changed bls mind and those who violate the law will be arrested. It looks like an interesting war from which no one will gain much. Better results usually come from common sense mid a get-together tor the best < 'interests of the city and her people. Campaign issues, it is agreed by experts, make themselves more often than they are made by the political managers. By next nummer some of them, little thought of or even unsuspected now, may have developed great strength and be able to command much attention und oratory;

5 but there is one issue already made ) that, unless all signs fail, will de- ) mand ami receive a great deal of at- • tention between now and the presidential election. That is taxation. The demand for lower taxes is steady, persistent and pushing. The tax burden directly affects both the wage worker and the capitalist, and indirectly affectg the wage worker probably more than the capitalist because the burden on capital affects the price of practically everything that he buys, as does also the high . tariff. Everybody wants lower taxes and lower prices of fuel, raiment food and shelter. Especially is this true of the farmer who has been selling the raw material of living at low j i prices and paying high prices for the ■ [finished product that has been run; j through the factories. —Indianapolis i N. ws. Q - “ "Play the game according to the rules." A lesson larned when we were boys in schools. .The game went well if every kid played fair, (And so does life if men are on the square). j But in a crowd you often find some sneek . Whose moral boat has sprung an ugly leak; He's quick to find some way that he can beat, “Clever." floks say, “with tongue or hands or feet.” He prides himself that he is prettyslick; Thinks it's smart to turn some little trick. But, after all. though he may gain, he'll loose More than he gains. (We finally get our dues). At work or play, to win by breaking titles Whate er the gain, is but to play the fool. For, never yet a bigger dupe was v born Than he. who barters faith and love for scorn. — + ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ If TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY ♦ + + + From the Daily Democrat flies ♦ + 20 years ago this day ♦ + + ♦♦♦ + + + ♦♦ + ♦♦♦ Nov. 17.—Petition filed for four macadam roads in Monroe township. Government announces they will send out 45.000.0<)l) packages of seed during next three months. Col. Ferry and Miss Minnie Orvis are visiting Mrs. Deam at Bluffton. C. H. Colter finds two drunken men on his porch. They refused to leav.e • and the police took them to jail. Mrs. W. H. Daniel, of Fort Wayne, elected president and Mrs. J. W. Vail, of Decatur, treasure? of the North Indiana Home Missionary society. i - X. Martin Miller sells farm in Monroe • township to William Lambert for $9.- , 000. t Christian i church ladies announce L 1 “Alice in Wonderland" Christman eve 1 , under direction of D. -Hope Leonard, s —— 1 Jacob Kalver and Harry Friedman , I purchase Hull clothing store. g Public sale, Nov. 19, Rice’s sale barn. 30 head of cattle, 5 milch cows, 4 horses. David r Gerber and son. 27113 !- O . Charles Burtig returned this tnoru p i ing frojp a business trip to Berne and s j other points south.

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A Country Club (Continued from Page One) pardon—“ The Henries"—who would i now do without them at twice their cost? Away along down the line we see the "Fathers” of the stoned road system in Adams county. The names of Jacob Abnett. Henry Fuelling. Samuel Doak and Conrad Brake—and numerous others, —will ever stand pre eminent, as, public spirited county commissioners tor giving their con stituency, an everlasting blessing; for stoned roads and paved highways are here to stay from generation to gen eration yet to come.

~ Do you, as a citizen, want to leave a fitting memorial to those who follow you? Why was the Grand Army of the Republic, assisted by a $10,000.00 s county appropriation, for the erec--9 tion of the Soldier's Monument in De ! catur? That magnificent, memorial, I was erected to commemorate the .| names and records of those, unselfish I young American youths, who answer I ed their country's call when her flag I I was in danger of being dishonored by : ' her enemies at home and abroad, i Their memory is made no brighter, i by stone and bronze, but to an unthinking—unconcerned, passer-by, it holds aloft, their name in bronze, to be considered and known as those i who have benefitted their country by , unselfish acts of their own—choice. Decatur today has a number of men i and women, who will not be able to I use even the interest their monies make each year, let alone the principa' What worthy act can they do with their extra funds. Will a future gen eration know them for the generosity, in making Decatur—possibly the city of their birth—a more inviting city in which to live? It takes but a glance to observe that Decatur is no longer the “dead-broke" poor old country town it was twenty five or thirty years ago. The new modern store fronts; the modern street lighting; the neat and attractive inside finishings of office and business rooms, suggest a few of the many changes that years have made in the city’s appearance. What is there left to remind us of Decatur's past heroes, and —success in business —and professional world? Have you a moment, of time to spkre? If so. step into one of our banks —and public offices, and there you may see the photos, of the once active and ag gressive, business or political leaders of the county—and eastern Indiana. The men, whose pictures you behold —did something worthy of honorable mention. In those collections may be seen some of the Niblicks, Studabakers, Meibers, Dorwins, Frances, Hellers. Smiths, and a host of others of meritorious mention meets your notice —others, now living, will in time grace those sacred walls. Is it your purpose—young man or woman—to be one of them? Well "get busy" and see what the future judges may decide you should be remembered for. Decatur has the ability to make her city and surroundings much more inviting and attractive, as a residence city, than it is today. Every individual has a future; he or she should not wholly forget that a certain shaping of his or her future is almost wholly at his or her command. Some have an abundance of time on their hands —as it is no longer a ► matter of “keeping the wolf" from 1 their door. They will have some ► ;cars yet —possibly to make a name ► worth remembering by these who fol- • low them. Possibly there are those who are just waiting for an investment, that may lead to wealth, as well as to fortune and fame. Would it not be profitable to yon to assist in I making “Good Old Decatur” a better I city in which, to enjoy yc..r<e’f? Have you ever heard that “opportunity knocks but once” for admit tance. If not admitted, then leave* for fairer fields —in which to graze at leisure. i A few years in the future, —Deca- » tur will occupy a larger space on the map than she does today. Just a few years ago the educational au- , thorities —the public school trustees , of Decatur plated at the disposal of - Decatur's citizens—one of the finest and best arranged publ'c school buildings in the state of Indiana. Its ■ gymnasium has been favorably men- - tioned by everyone who knows the needs of the coming generations. The Decatur Public School Board kept ■ will in mind the city's demand for f. more adequate means of educating the future men and women of this common vealth. Have you considered i what they have done as public beneficiaries of Decatur? The good people of Adams county s by request, and petition, have placed 51 within her reach, a Memorial Hos- | i pital—in honor of those valient young 3 men, who so honorably demeaned themselves —in their answer to the 1-I call to serve in the ‘World War”— d that nations could live —as such, and I that this great nation of the United I

wiw^ta^vtaw*"* l * l **^** - • 1 " r 1 States could without inauit, float her nation's emblem, the Red, the White and Blue —o’er *ea as well as land without the interference of in suit of any other nation no difference what her meritorious pretentions may have been. Just a few days ago we heard a heavy tax payer say—" How did we get along without the Memorial Hospital?" My rich young friends, there is now coming before you, another matter, in which your assistance and a few of the ready dollars —you do not need for present use, can be applied in such a manner as will place your name on the tongues of your thankful admirers—for your thoughtful generosity—and find a prominent and con-

spicuous place for your picture in oil, on the most public walls of the Decatur Country Club. In other years, it will be the inquiry—of those yet to come—" How did we ever get along without it?" You will be then remembered and properly recognized as one of those who has contributed his "mite” toward making Decatur and its environment a desirable and pleasant place in which to live. From this time on, valuable im provements—such as Decatur has never yet known in her midst —are being made or are in anticipation. At the present time the foundation is nearly completed for an immense

■ ‘ I ■ ■■—— ■ k — . I Ssifflo Old Man Winter He exacts a heavy toll from automobiles. His favorite plan of attack is to prevent the forces of lubrication from functioning. His success or failure depends entirely upon the quality of lubriI eating oil that you use. If you use inferior oil you can't beat him; your car will be hard to start; batteries and starter will be strained severely; the frictional and bearing surfaces of your car may lock; you will be wasting power because your pistons are not sealed —but if you Use Automobile Chart of 0 * ecom ™ endation *. f 4 I win A adereon L Izexincton L WK - Apperson M Liberty L Jt A üburn L Lincoln M Barley L Locomobile L Bay Ste'je L Mannon 14 M L Martin Wa«p. M Made lit FIVC GfadCS Biddla M Metropolitan L Bireh- Mitchell L Model 38-306 M M t iroe M t then you will have every frictional surface covered with a S t??:::::::::::: k cushion of oil. Buah. L Nebon L L Your car will start readily, especially so if you uee Red CteTTOkrt Sop.rior L Old.mobik M X pZSiri I'. 1 '.. m You will have power and you will not waste any, for Col. l p.tta.oo l Polarine seals your pistons against loss ot power. Columbia L Peerlea L r CMaet.... .....L Pierce Arrow L ' ... l K.ier Polarine is designed to render a superior service —it cSfijki:""::! ILJ v flows freely at extremes of temperature —it has the correct k kXZb.eker x viscosity—it will not break down —it will function always. DaniA. L Riddle L L Roamer— Consult chart on the left for the correct grade of Polarine Don-.. L Roek L X__ Dort!«-» L Roll. Roy«. ■ IOT VOUT Cat. I Dort 20-26 M Swon L Dngp L Sayan Six L * .. « Drain your crank case every five hundred miles and dSSL:™:::! iSXd Polarine —it is the essence of economy. Eari L Stanwood six L '• 5 Qaar...............L Star L «• Elgin..... M Steama Knight H Ran L Siepbcra 8u M , 1 F»t H Stodin.— L ModdM M f" " 1 11 Ford. L Model A St mgM.. M Modelß L \X Zff ]| 2 Jf tt:::::::::::f £ At AnV XxJzSHSllflfiz And at Gardner. L Stratton Premier.... L ’ JUA liL Gnat L Studebaker L ** * H.oaiey t & Standard MADE IN# BSK-- 1 MS;-—::i 011 service Vjmoes# )' 4 .!???• ■■ a siS&EI station //um Garages Hotm« M Willn-Kmgbt M . IX Zs 1 H.wwd L Winther L ViZf Hwfaoa L Wmtaß L ( TMf A . • _ Hdfman L KEV . V > i I \ Hurnobile ~L L-Priwiw LHM. . 1 t • VJewett ..M M. PMwine M«Hum. ,-edata. L H.-Potorin. Havy. . . s . Kekey L • S. H.-Potarin« Spochi « Heavy **' Standard Oil Company ! DECATUR < (Indira) ; .INDIANA I • 3428 I ——T—l 'ill

t Caiholic school building and gymnaj slum. From the specifications It will i be modern snd an ornament us well as another o( the public utilities long • needed by Decatur and its environ- • meat. The question will be asked, "again”—"How did we get along withi out it.” Within the present year there has been built, or the building ot which is arranged for--at least three protestant church edifices in Decatur. These mark the change—along with some other indications—of a turning point, of a g'Teat big old town” to a public spirited small city. Fifteen years ago, city residences built at the cost of five to ten thousand dollars was a matter of comment. A, the present time fifteen thousand dollar residences are by no means uncommon. Why not help Decatur don her ' “city airs?" A well arranged club house with [ ample grounds for golf, Tennis court, etc,, would be an additional induce-1 ment to some foreign investor, to io-, cate in Decatur. The more monied citizens who have ideas of improvement of the city and its surroundings —move into our midst, the quicker can Decatur expect to realize all of the advantages such as progressive cities expect to enjoy. Not all persons are enthusiasts in games and social amusements, but here are those who can and who} 1

have idle money to place In Decatur investments if what they consider, luxuries can be provided them, in the language of the poet (?) "Get busy”, climb into the “Band Wagon" and at least meet progress half way. Contributed by—“BOB WHITE.” —1 • s—s—s—WANT ADS EARN—S-s—s s—s—s—WANT ADS EARN—S- s—s ■ — —*~O ■ Don't buy your Xmas Photos until you have seen our special offers for Xmas.—EDWARD’S STUDIO. Phone 961. 272tf I

Our Sunday Dinner VEAL LOAF—SALMON LOAF ROAST PORK Dinner served 11:30 to 1 o'clock 25c Starting Monday we will serve Mexican Chili Con Carnic and Vegetable Soup. WE HAVE A FULL LINE OF BAKED GOODS D. & M. LUNCH Haugks Old Stand

Mr. Smith Enjoys A_Tnp To U|„„ A J. Smith the well known lumbw man reported|this morning that wim waiting for an appointment at Cui,,, Michigan, a day or two agu ht! ed to go fishing. Securing a man he went to the lake and to tWo hours had landed ten dandy ba-< and had the best sport he lias ’ ed for years. He tried the sunx- thin , j Friday morning but the bass had ev j dently gone In to winter quarters and [refused to come back.