Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 56, Decatur, Adams County, 6 March 1925 — Page 6

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Root Township Lady Denies Basketball “Yarn” A Root township iaily called the Dally Democrat 'this morning and denied that the fair sox of her township had canght the basketball fever und was desirous of meeting another team composed of farmer ladles in u game. A prominent Root township farmer was responsible for the statement in Daily Democrat that the ladies of his township had the basketball fever and he asked tlmt a challenge be issued in their behalf for a game with another ladies team. Do they or don’t they want to play?. • - ■ o— -■ Merchants Defeat Wonder Five Cagers, 36 To 10 With a bolstered lineup Fryback’s Merchants obtained sweet revenge last night for the previous defeats handed them by the Decatur Wonder Five. In a game played in the old gymnasium last night the Merchants swamped the Wonder Five under a score of 36 to 10. Myers, forward for the Merchants, led in the scoring with six field goals to his credit. Lineups and summary. Merchants (36) Wonder Five (10) Andrews F Merriman Myers F McGill Linn C Bowen Yager G Frisinger Gass G Fee Substitutions: Thomas for Fee, Uimmiman for Merriman. Field goals: Andrews, 3; Meyers, 6: Linn. 4; Yager. 1; Gass, 3; Merriman, 1;| McGill. 3. Foul goals: Andrews, 2; Merriman, X; Bowen, 1; Thomas, 1. Feferee: Wemhoff. COLLEGE BASKETBALL University of Pennsylvania, 20: ; Dartmouth. 13. Depauw. 33; Franklin. 23. o CLOSING IS ATTRIBUTED TO SALE OF ASSETS (Continued from Page One) early hour this morning, these plans fafled and there was nothing left but to close and liquidate.” Decatur bankers, James BrlggS End Kenneth Shoemaker of the Bank tit Geneva came to the assistance oi the officers of the Farmers and M«roh. ants Bank and aided them in totaling figures last night, ' 1— * Suffers Loss In Loans In conversations with men acquainted with the bank's business, B Jpg| stated that the bank a .v,, through loans made to farmers within the last several years. That in some cases the notes became "frozen assets" and that (interest had not been paid for more than a year. This was given as one of the main reasons for tty- financial embarassmpnt of the bank. c-tickhotdrrs Meeting At three o'clock this afternoon a meeting of the stockholders and directors of the bank was scheduled to he held at which time action pertaining to the liquidation or consolidation of the bank will be taken, it was stated. Those having the interest of the bank at heart believe that the asset" of the bank can be liquidated without any loss to the depositors, ft is hoped that such a settlement can be worked out. Has a $35,000 Capital The Farmers and Merchants Bank She Savs: “I AM THIN" Her Friend Says: “SHE IS SKINNY" If she only knew that she could put on at least 5 pounds of good healthy flesh in 30 days she wouldn't be worrying about her peaked face, hollow cheeks and neck and run down looks. She has tried Cod Liver Oil, but: t) e ill-smelling, nasty tasting stuff upset her stomach and made her feel worse than before. Doctors and good pharmacists know that Cod Liver Oil is full of vitalizing vitamines that make flesh, creates appetite, restores vigor. Builds up the power to resist disease and chases away nervousness. But it's horrible tasting stuff and every day fewer people are taking it for doctor's are prescribing and tt\e people are fast learning that they can get better results with McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets, which the Holthouse Drug Co., and druggists all over the country are having a tremendous demand for. It is a wonderful upbuilding medicine for skinny, backward children, especially after sickness and 60 tablets only cost 60 cents. One woman gained 10 pounds in 22 days and if any skinny man or woman can't put on 5 pounds in 30 days’ your druggist will gladly return the purchase priceBut be sure and get McCoy’s, tho| original and genuine Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablet.

was organized in 1010 with ti capital •of $26,000. In about 1916 it was Increased to $36,(t00. UntCl two years ' ago the bank paid a C',i dividend on • the capital stock. It was stated. The Bank Statement The lust bank statement published r by the bank at the close of business 1 December 31, 1924, showed the fol ’ lowing condition: Resources 1 Loans and discounts $204,831.21 I Overdrafts 672.80 1 Banking house 4.800.00 ' Furniture and fixtures 3.673.50 ■ Due from banks and trust i OmpMte* 22.218.41 t Cash on hand 6,508.27 Cash items 733.34 Other assets - 5,345.94 Total Resources $247,883.46 Liabilities Capital stock—paid in $35,000.00 Surplus 10,000.00 ' Undivided profits 1.900.00 ( Cashiers checks 1.879.54 Demand deposits 70,173.95 1 Demand certificates - 99.656.84 ' Bills payable 27,000.00 Other liabilities 2.273.13 Total Liabilities $247.88346 It was stated that a majority of the $204,831.21 of loans were secured by notes of farmers. The bank tried to carry its farmer patrons and rend- i

I The ADAMS Theatre I ■ I Tonight—Tomorrow A Blackstone production, featuring w Marguerite De La Motte < Stuart Holmes. William «jbBF yt* tfS Russell and others. .... A wonderful love story mKMBf gnj of a beautiful dancer JljS’Lrf-g&fc .. . &f® s§a q 9 and a traveling wagon 11 1 I Si sh °" iLJ IyA X lf? ALSO News and Fables. F&6 : ■ • 10c 25c —SUNDAY FEATURE—“ANOTHER MAN’S WIFE’’ James Kirkwood- -Lila Lee—Matt Moore sg PUBLIC SALE I I. the undersigned, h'.ning decided to quit farming, will sell at public I auction at my residence, 1 mile north of Monroe, 5 miles south of Decatur, 7 miles north of Berne on State road 21, on Tuesday, March 10, 1925 Commencing at 10 a. m. prompt. The follow ng perso'snal propeidy, to-wit: 4 HEAD OF HORSES Bay mare, weight 1400 Its. in foal: Bay mare weight 1400 lbs. This is an exceptionally good work team. General put pose mare, weight 1200 lbs; one Bay horse colt, coming yearling. 6 HEAD OF CATTLE B ack Jersey cow, 5 years old. giving 4 gal. per day; Jersey cow, 6 yrs. old. giving good flow; Guernsey cow, 6 years old giving good flow: Holstein heifer will be fresh April Ist; 2 red cows, 4 years old. t 9 HEAD OF SHEEP 9 extra good Shropshire ewes to lamb in April. 29 HEAD OF HOGS One tried Duroc sow to farrow' May Ist; 2 sows to farrow April Ist; 26 fall - hoats weighing from 40 to 70 pounds each. POULTRY 8 dozen good young laying hens mostly' Rhode Island Reds; 3 full blood Rhode Island Red Roosters. HAY AND GRAIN 15 bales fight mixed timothy hay; some clover hay in mow; 75 bushel of oats in bin; 2 bushel of seed corn; 2 bushel of Bittle Red clover seed. MACHINERY FORDSON TRACTOR AND OLIVER TRACTOR PLOWS, 12 INCH BOTTOM. THIS OUTFIT IS PRACTICALLY NEW. ONLY PLOWED A Few Acres. International power corn sheller, new; small feed grinder; 3 H. P. Internationa! gas engine, new; power feed cutter; small buzz saw outfit; pump jack. IMPLEMENTS AND TOOLS Turnbull wagon, 3’4 in- skan. like new; l;ay ladders, grain bed and stock rack combined; 3-section spike tooth harrow; double disc; International gearless hay loader, like new; Oliver corn plow; John Deere corn planter; McCormick mower; hay tedder; hay rake; Buckeye grain drill. X hole: Detring binder 6 foot'cut; spike tooth harrow; narrow tire farm wagon and box: one new wagon box; sled corn cutter; mm! boat; float; low whee’ truck wagon. MISCELLANEOUS 4 good A shape hog houses; hog tence; poultry fence; barb wire; 2 self hog feeders; hog oiler; troughs; buggy and storm front; set of buggy harness; one set work harness; half set work harness; collars and pads; 20 gal. feed cooker in jacket; spring seat; gitndstone; hog fountains; sausage grinder; lard press; chicken coups; DeLaval cream separator; cream can; some household goods and many articles too numerous to mention. TERMS Sums of $5 and under cash. Sums over $5 a credit of 12 month ' will be given, purchaser to give bankable note drawing 8% interest the last Iti months. 4% discount for ca.,h on sums over $5. No property to be reinovled until settled for. ROY NIDLINGER Roy S. Johnson, Auct. John Starost, Clerk Lunch served by Monroe M. E. Ladies’ Aid.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY, MARCH 6. 1925

I ■ I ■„ > ' 11 er service to the community The demand depositors on December 31 l| were $70,173.95 and the demand certificate, totaled $99.666 84 on the above date Not much change has 1 been made in the totals since the above dale. The bank Ims ti surplus 1 of $10,000; undivided profits of $1,900 and teserve for depreciation, $1,201). No Shortage In Accounts With the closing of the bank lite fact was stressed that there was not a shortage or ditwreponcy in the books. In that respect the bank Is sound. Its officers and directors are ■men of high integrity and honesty. Officers and Directors The officers of the bank, who were elected at the annual meeting on January 10, 1925 are: lsaac t Teepie, pu-ident; George Shoemaker, vicepresident ; E. B. Gauker, cashier and W S. Shoemaker, assistant cashier The directors are. James Kinney, who was found at the bank this morning, F. S. Armstrong. George Shoemaker, Ed Stahley, Thomas Drew. J. W. McCray, Josephus Martin. George Schaefer and Isaac Teepie. Thp stock in the bank is distributed among 53 stockholders, it was stated. The largest amount held by wy one man is $3,000. it was stated. o — Ft. Wayne Broadcasting Station Opens Tonight Fort Wayne, Mar. 6. —Fort Wayne’s new broadcasting station, WIIB.J, operated by the Lauer Automobile company. opens officially tonight at 8 jo’clock with a program of classical

Hand popular music. Among others I' on the program will be the torenz | orchestra and the Mandolin dub and- ■. i-r the direction of Ralph Beyers. i The n<-w slation will broadcast on Ja w.ive length of 231 meters with a ( power of 20 watts. 11. It. Bluuser, in i charge of the station, slides that they expect to start off with a small amoiuit of power and Increase it , gradually. "While An our test nights we were i heard at points in lowa, Cleveland, i Cincinnati and New York city." Mr. ■ ifliiuser said. "We are primarily interested in furnishing good broadcast | service to people in tills territory i and will not put on enough power to i interfere with anybody’s reception of , other stations in case they do not wish to listen to us." The (all letters for the laiuer station have just heon received. It is planned to furnish programs each MOTHERS Watch for symptoms of worms in your children. These parasites are the great destroyers of chdd life. If you have reason to think your child has worms, act quickly. Give the little one a dose or two of White’s Cream Vermifuge. Worms eannot exist where this time-tried and juccessful remedy is used. It drives out the worms and restores the rosy hue of health to Laliy cheeks. Priceß6c. Sold by Holthouse Drug Co.

THE CORT I Last Showing Tonight ■ : Johnny Walker and Patsy Ruth Miller in “GIRLS MEN FORGET" | ALSO—A Clever Comedy. 10c 25c Saturday—“RlDlN’ PRETTY.” William Desmond Matinee, Children 10c Evening, 20c-25c ■ Sunday and Monday—“THE CYCLONE RIDER” More Thrills JThan You Ever Seen Before. . urn ~i ~r— —nr T ———l ■* ■ - i ■■ - Basket Ball Fans I . J For the convenience of the people who will be unable to attend the games during the tournament, the scores will be posted on our electric scoreboard after each game. See the tourney from our window. fefub-T-Aye-co Go J BETTER CLOTHES FOR LESS J MO..EY-ALWAYS - • DECATUR • INDIANA* OUR CUSTOMERS feel at home in this Bank Confidential, Personal Relations Are The Basis Os Our Service To Customers. i They are not dealt with impersonj ally as depositors merely; they are treated as clients, in whose financial .problems our officers take a personal i interest. Regat dices of your need or request you can come to us with the assurance that you will be assisted and ; • :<!” eed to the best of our ability. OH Adams County Bank

Friday nigh’ for the time being, wlih ( special programs for special orca-. pions. Mr. Blauser state that an I effort was being made to arrange for ’ broadcasting the basketball games tomorrow night, hut that Is was not i certain Hint this could he arranged. • I I I I ( City Water can be Soft Water „ When you .ustall * Wayne Water Softener in your hutiic, thei e m on abundant supply J aoit water at evay taucet — convenient aa yonr old hard water J yrt uacxdJed ior every < household need. ’ Wayne-eoft Water is softei, cleaner and tar cheaper to ose than iangerouscistern water. "aB, write or phone (or a.swnpic. Ask us for demonstration I and sample of water J Thus. F. Ehinger I’honb 536. S(-« Softener on display at office of ' Noit'iern Ind. Gas & Electric Co.

Nomination Os Warren Is Favorably Spoiled bulletin I Washington, March 6. •- i United I Press) —The nwiinsitinn of diaries , I'll. Warren, of Michigan, to be attorn- , 'ey general, was again ordered favor- ( I ably reported by t he senate judiciary | i committee today. The action was i

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