Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 298, Decatur, Adams County, 18 December 1923 — Page 4

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Publish** Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. J. H. Heller—Pres. end Bus. Mgr. E. W. Katnpe—Vice-Pies. & Adv. Mgr A. R. Holthouse—Sec'y. and Bus. Mgr. Entered at the Postoffice at Decatur Indiana as second class natter. Subscription Rates Single copies 2 cents One Week, by carrierlo cents One Year, by carrier 15.00 One Month, by mail3s cents Three Months, by muil 11.00 Six Months, by mall sl-75 One Year, by mail 13.00 One Year, at office... $3.00 (Prices quoted are within first and second zones. Additional postage addud outside those sones.) Advertising Rates Made known on anpl'cstion. Foreign Representative Carpenter & Company, 122 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Fifth Avende Bldg.. Now York City N. Y Life Bldg, Kansas City. Mo.

Only six days until Christmas and much to do. Have you shopped? Have you given a dollar or more to the Good Fellows’ dub? A Minneapolis wife has supd for divorce, alleging that after eight happy years the affections of her spouse were alienated by a radio set on which he spends ail his time and most of his money. The old world seems to be just full of things gone wrong. jj..™ ~ t The Good Fellows' fund will cldse with this week. .Don’t let it be said that you provided only for your own. Remember the kiddies who won’t have a merry Christmas unless you help provide it. The fund is nearing the two hundred mark and it ought to be doubled if baskets of food, clothing and toys are to be given to those deserving. Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! William -Gibbs McAdoo has fo’-mal-ly become a candidate for the democratic nomination for president by announcing his name in the South Dakota primaries. He will lead the field but will probably be far enough away from a two-third majority to cause a real contest in the national convention next June. This is the first he has admitted his candidacy. Just when it looked as though the reiAtblican leaders had forced Wall) out on a lirrdi and would let him hang there or get down the best way he equid, Postmaster General Harry S. New sends word that he is for XV alb in his efforts to oust Governor McCray. You have to hand it to New. 11,. has the nerve and he stands for what he thinks whether he wins olio s. If you want to bootleg, pick- y >ar . trade among the influential. A inan !? named Hoss whose business was I largely in the state house at Indian- ! apolis and who -was recently convicted on three separate < barges has been released and it is surprising how much assista?'-.. he j s getting. In nearly every city a crowd of bootleggers is protected while examine* arc made of the others. It is a hard game to buck and if you cant get in j with the real crowd, you don’t have any chance. Think it over. I’efilier;; for lights on a bait dozen of the principal streets of D'-eatur are being circulated and one for Madison street as far west as the railroad has been filed. The city will co-oper-ate as much as they can and several of the streets will be lighted the coming year. The ornamental posts add much and if, in addition, we can resurface Second street from the cor--1: poration line north to the city limits south, it will be a great stun forward. These things count and are worth more than they cost. i Lew Shank, “clown mayor’’ of Indianapolis, never serious, always playing to the grandstand, uncertain, willing to run <jti any ticket and espouse any cause which will help him get office, is an avowed candidate for til® republican nomination for governor of Indiana. At first It was a joke.

Now It’s serious for a number of prominent politicians are assisting him and u real organization is being made back of him. Ills nomination is a thing not lightly to be considered because many will vote for him and ■ like his vaudeville stuff. His election at this time when the state should be turned over to a man big I enough und broad enough and capable of straightening things out, would be a mistake. We don't believe he can be elected but we hope | the men who manage republican affairs will safeguard the state by seeing that he is defeated for the nomination. If he is your best you don’t deserve victory. Now is the time to see that and keep it in mind. ——a -- Plan io attend “Birth of a Nation” a» the Crystal next week. 29815 o Casey-Lifers Come To , Life And Win In East Syracuse, N. Y„ Dec. 18. —The Knights of Columbus-Lincoln Life

team won their first victory of the eastern trip last night when the Caseys vanquished the Syracuse team 33 to 12. The Fort Wayne men hit their stride and the whole team played fine balk Stonebrakcr and Scdran worked especially well, the former drooping in four field goals. All of the other players sank two field goals each. Ripley, the new man on the team again played good he is expected to be a. star when the Lifers get back in their home floor. The invaders will get another chance at the Buffalo Hewitts tomorrow night, Starting Xmas at the Crystal —“Birth of a Nation.’’ 29815 o Purdue Quintet Wins From Washington, 33-27 Lafayette, Dec. 18. —Purdue’s brilliant offensive was too much for Washington University here last might ail’d the Boilermakers took a basketball game from the St. Louis five by a score of 33 to 27. The visiting squad, coached by Don White, a former Purdue star, put up a great scrap against Lambert's team, but cottTll not cope with the relentless attack directed against it. Purdue led at the half time, 20 to 11. Spradling, pullion and Roberts starred to Purdue, while Seago and Wagner were outstanding players for Washington. o— : * — Well Known Auctioneer Os Jay County Is Dead Portland. Dec. ll,—The sudden passing of Joint W. Dollins, G 5. better known as ‘‘Colonel’’ Dollins. widely known auctioneer of this city, who died of heart trouble at the Jay county hospital Sunday morning at lb o'clock, came as a shock to his relatives and many friends. Although his condition during the past few days had been serious, death was unexpected. Mr. Dollins had suffered with leakage of the heart for some time. While t ailing on business in the interest of the Portland Silo Company in I/Og;:n;;port last Sunday a week ago. he became ill and returned to his home r I 1000 Rooms I 1 Each With Bath ® | 1 Rat" •• j I “ $2 - 50 i&pfe a I 174 room. at $3.00 B JHI hit R I 2^ 2 53 $ Li | 295 room. ? 5 gfe; 1 249 room. at $5.00 and up i g Enjoy j Your I Stay MEX | in * . j j CHICAGO I in the Heart of iM Loop ~ I Convenient to all theater#; 2 * railway stations, the retail and j 3 wholesale districts,by living atthe B' t J HOfflN HOTEL | THE HOTEL OF PERFECT SERVICE I’ | Clark and Madiscri pts. I K **th; Home a g E*ace Garden • ICO 5 WONMtI RESTAURANT A- I

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here the following Monday.- is condlMon gradually became worse and on Thursday of last week he was removed to the hospital here, where him Sunday morning. “Col’’ Dollins was born near Alto, Indiana. April 9, 1858, For a period of twenty seven years he follow'll the vocation of auctioneer in this and surrounding counties and rifles and was widely known over the state by reason of his transactions of business in this line. 'During the past ten years he had been identified with 'the Portland Silo company, of this city, being traveling representative of this well known firm. , () .. “Birth of a Nation”—Never anything like it. *29815 Fire Destroys Seven Buildings In Houston Houston. Tex., Dec. 18 —Fire today destroyed seven buildings in the heart of the businesss district of Houston with a loss of $300,000. The, blaze started ip the Capitol hotel, which was a mass of flames when firemen arrived. Scores of guests fled into cold, drizzling rain in night attire.

EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS - - — — ' ' ' ■ ' ' ' — Are You Having Difficulty Deciding Your Presents? Why Not Make Your Selections from Our Stock of Sensible m fl -Titrnitijro We are right now in the heart of the Christinas z —-j season and time is getting more precious every minute. ■K. o X fzSSMili Action is .necessary to come out on time and you can / fels W: Us save time by selecting from our special Holiday offerS in£s that will prove most pleasing and surprising to the ' 'iS ~~ P eo Pl e Decatur and Adams county. We have many p—L things to select from in our Holiday Merchandise and a J < visit t° our s t° re will assure you.—Useful and beautiful things, whether it is meant for a Gift or for your home. ou won t need to look any further —make the Christmas a lasting remembrance with a selection from our store. Surprise the Family with a 3 Piece > ©DKB AIS 8 iMali E'l DAVENPORT SUITE . ! m f What wquld boa butter or more ap- This attractive suite consisting of J— <- u —-A preciative gift to the ivholc family than davenport. < hair and rocker- i.; to be f * A RH e t,'-. ' this beautiful complete thce-piece dav- bad in genuine leather, tapestry, velour L A 7 enport suite? Here is your opportunity or mohair with upholstered spring cuslt- ,„„F,/ to cheer up tiie home with new furaiture ions; wltn h adds comfort ami is an ex- ,jH3;. ;;t a verv reasonable price. cellent pi ee 'of uorßinan-liip. ' • " 'I • Specially Priced Until (hristmas GET HIS JL SMOKING STAND ■■■ ■■ SMSijjt--' EARLY! V 1 '!!-*'* A ,nan wi, l smoke and scatter his cigar txfeaw 1 '' ~ 7a ashes just where you do not want them. * • I A w j U an ,i pi e R o ut a Smoking Stand or ‘I H i Cabinet for l.int now. Every Christmas U—l A? /" there is a shortage of Giese desirable gifts. Wo now have our complete stock mi sajc ard' nothing will please him more, ReasWhy Not Get Her A * . p • J I $9.00„ a „ ,415.00 Dnuge Lamps Cedar Chest wMake Excenent Gifts An excellent gift tor sister, ’Jvife or Just A Few Os Many Suggestions We have an excellent lot of Bridge and mother, is that of a cedar chest. We offer 1 Tab)" Lamps which any family would bo them in all styles, sizes and finishes, and a <ninef Desks Pedestals proud to have in their home. All colors special selection of solid walnut with cedar *'* J ' and styles of lamps and shades. Coinpiete lining. See our line. Sewing Cabinets at $12.00 UB » $45.00 Ga “ Ta r b | '“ i . ,2"'" & $5.00„ d „ ~535.00 Beavers & Fryback Opposite Court House t OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

sjgl HAVE CON ( C dAtITH WAR Why should nations still learn war? Make murder a fine art! A paid profession! Glorified! Has mun. not yet a heart? Are we but brutes? Cunning and force The means to gain our end, With poison Sas and battle ships Must we our homes defend? Have one with hate! Have done with lies! Have done with cruelty! Let love and reason be enthroned, Goodwill and sympathy. This generation soon will pass, Let which follows on, Inherit truth and righteousness,— Let peace on earth now dawn —A. D. Burkett.

Hoppe Leads Cothran Chicago, Dec, 18. Willie Hoppe todav led Welker of Hollywood, 509 to 203 -in the first block of thoir 1500 point match for the world’s 18.2 ln\lk line billiard match. With high runs of 150 and •til. Hoppe lust night vanquished Cochran by running out 500 in five innings. Cochran with a high run of 82, lagged considerably aud finished wltli ail Uwui'agi, Os 40 att-I 3-5. Hoppe’s average for the first block was 100. They will resume play tonight and i on, lude tomorrow night. Evangelical S. S. Names New Officers Last Night The Evangelical Sunday School held its annual election of officer--for the coming year at the church last night. Tin following officer,-I were elected: L. L. Baumgartner. Superintendent; V- E- Hocker* Assistnat superintend, nt; J. O. Trickcr.l second assistant superintendent; Robert Garard, secretary; Henry | Adler, treasurer. Other officers will j bo appointed by the executive coni-1

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