Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 197, Decatur, Adams County, 20 August 1925 — Page 6

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PROSPECTS FOR GOLF TOURNEY Decatur May Have Meet For City Title This Fall >*r»* Prospects ar* bright In Dpratur for tbp first annual golf tournament to be he)<l later this fall. Several local golf fans are enthusiastically Boosting the Idea of having an open tourney for all Decatur golfers on c.ne of the neighboring courses. C- C. Schafer of the Schafer company has volunteered the first prize for the winner. He has offered a dozen golf balls, and it is the idea of those boosting the project to get several< other small prizes such as clubs, a Mr. Schafer has been boosting the Idea and would like to hear from other eolf bag, socks and other equipment. Decatur golf players. The tourney could be held on a course near Deca tur and could be played off In a week or two. It is probable that entries will be asked for some time next week, provided enough interest is shown. It is the idea to make to tourna ment eligible to all persons living in Decatur. The entrants would be divided Into pairs for the first round anil playin rounds the tourney would be simmered down to two players. These two would play in the final round for the title. Anyone who has any suggestions or comment would help the project, great ly by getting in touch with Mr. Schaf er or by writing their idea of the tournament to this office. If it is de elded to have a tourney this year, it 1 will have to be planned next week. f*«f*f4*****t*4 + BASEBALL STANDING 4 1 ♦ ♦♦♦♦ + + **•>* + ♦*’’ National League Pittsburgh 66 44 .605 , New York 67 49 -578 i Cincinnati 61 52 .540 Louis 61 52 .540 Brooklyn 53 57 .432 Philadelphia 50 59 .459 Boston 50 67 .427 Chicago 48 65 .425 American League Philadelphia 72 39 -649 Washington 73 4o .646 Chicago 63 52 .548 St. Louis 57 57 .500 Detroit 55 58 .48 ■ Cleveland 52 66 .441 New York 48 63 .432 Boston 46 70 .397 American Association Louisville 64 40 .677 Indianapolis 68 f>9 .536 St. Paul 65 59 524 Minneapolis 65 61 .516 Kansas City 60 62 .492 Toledo 54 66 .450 Milwaukee 51 71 418 Columbus 50 74 .402 <♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦* ♦ YESTERDAY’S RESULTS 4 National League Philadelphia .5; Cincinnati, 4. Boston, 5; St. Louis, 4 New York. 7; Chicago. 6. Brooklyn, 8; Pittsburgh, 7. American League St. I»ujs, 9; Philadelphia, 8. Detroit, 4; New York, 3. Washington, 12; Cleveland, 8. Chicago, 3; Boston, 1American Association Indianapolis, 3; Minneapolis. 2. Kansas City, 10; Columbus. 6. *♦ + •*• + + + + + + d , + + + ■V HOME RUN LEADERS * 4,+++++++ + 4- + + + * Hornsby, Cardinals, 33. Williams. Browns. 25. Hartnett. Cubs, 24. Meuse!, Yankees, 23. Simmons, Athletics. 21. | Bottomley. Cardinals, 19. ' Fournier. Robins, 17. Meitsel, Giants, 17. 0Attica. — With a few more days of fair weather the threshing season will end in Fountain county. Rains have delayed the work considerably. What My Neighbor Says Is of Interest to Decatur Folks When one has had the misfortune to suffer from backache, headaches, dizziness, urinary disorders and other kidney ills —and has found relief from all this sickness and suffering, that person’s advice is of utno Idvalue to friends and neighbors. The following case is only one of many thousandsd, but it is that of a Decatur resident Who could ask for a better example? Mrs. Ernest Schlickman. 311 North Ist st. says: “1 had right much trouble with my kidneys Mornings I was tired and had no energy to start the day's work. My back was weak and lame and often ached. Also my kidneys acted irregularly. Doan's Pills from Smith Yager and Falk’s Drug Store relieved me of the trouble ", (State ment given October 23. 1920) On .Tune 6, 1924 Mrs. Schlickman said: “Doan's Pit's have never failed to rid me of kidney trouble. 60 cents at all dealers. Foster-Mil-burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo N. Y.

♦ WATCHING THE SCOREBOARD ♦ 1 (United Press) Yesterday's hero -Cotton Tierney. I Brooklyn infielder and former Pirate, I tripled in the seventh Inning with ['the bases filled and drove in three! I runs that beat the Pirates. 8 to 7Frank Snyder, veteran Giant catcher, doubled in tile sixth i luring and shoved Lindstrom home with the run that downed the Cubs, 7 to 6. — Six errors by the Yankee defense blew the game from under Herb Pennock and the Tigers won. 4 to 5. '*• Cy Williams singled in the ninth j and was pushed over with the run 1 that gave the Phillies a 5 to 4 victory' over the Reds. It ws the first time the Phillies have beaten Pete Donohue in 21 games. Gautreau’s single with the base ‘filled and a triple by Welch scored sou runs and the Braves beat the Cardinal again. 5 to 4 Six runs scored on a ninth innin; rally ptoved not enough and the Ath letics were beaten by the Brqwns 9 to 8. With two down in the ninth and the bases filled Marberry rushed to tin aid of Dutch Reuther and retire; McNulty on two pitched balls, tht Senators defeating the Indians. 12 to 8 One pass, a single mid a double ii. the eighth inning gave the Red Sox I heir only run off Charley Robertson and the White Sox won. 3 to 1. o— Major League Penffant Races Are At Height New Y'ork, Aug. 20—Pennant racesin the two major leagues had reached 1 one of the tightest stages of the sea son today While the pirates were being beaten down yesterday by the Robins, the Giants downed the Cubs and decrease 1 ed the lead of the Pittsburgh club to ; two games. The two teams start tie ( morrow in a tlireP day series of five games that may decide the pennant. ] The champion Washington Senators 1 moved within a game of the leading 1 Philadelphia Athletics in the American league by beating the Cleveland 1 • Indians while the Athletics were los- '; iug to the St. Louis Brown . ’

FOLKSr You, who are anticipating buying an automobile now or in the near future, owe it to yourself to investigate the New 1926 Model BUICKS and the new low prices. g We will have on display in the near future different I models from which you can make your selection. S With the announcement of the NEW 1926 BUICKS >ind the new low prices, a great demand has been made for this popular car. We will make deliveries is prompt as possible. The satisfaction of owning one of these NEW 1926 BUICKS will be well worth waiting for delivery. Now is the time Io gel in line. > W. 0. Porter BUICK SALES AND SERVICE. , Monroe and First Streets Phone 123 ■■ •

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT. THURSDAY. AUGUST 20.

IWOMAN ULEB IN.fi/IINSTOfiM ► I ■ * Severe Electric Storm Occurs In Southern Part Os Indiana Indianapolis, Aug. 20 — One death ■; and considerable property damage was reported in Indiana today following • wii.d and ram storms which swept Ihe central and southern parts of the ' state after a day of excessive beat. Mrs. Catherine Scott, 50, was killed at Merom when she came in contact with an electric light wire blown down by the storm. One man was injured In Indianapolis and two others hand-narrow .scapes I when their bed was covered with debris as lightning struck a house. The' heaviest damage was reported from Montgomery county where trees were down clown. Twq tires started by lightning caus'd $5,1)00 damage at Veedersburg. Rev. eral buildings were unroofed. Uiderson Believed To Be Headed For Florida Nashville, Tenn-, Aug. 298— George | 'Dutch” Anderson slayer of Ben anti Mary Hance near Muncie, Ind., was believed to have passed through here . early today on n dash to liis rendez . vous in Florida A large touring car bearing an Indiana License thundered through the Dixon pike and knocked a smaller car into the ditch but did not stop. Phe Dixon pike leads from Louisville ' nd it is a natural route ’south from the west. The car bearing marks of . having travelled a long distance cona ned two men one crouching close to the driver. —o WANTS HEIRLOOMS RETURNED . Editor Dally Democrat —Over fifteen years ago I lost a solid gold pin which had been made from a pair of cuff buttons owned by my father, also a gold trimmed chain made from his beard and given to me. 1 prized these heirlooms very greatly. A few days ago I learned where they are :nd I wi j appreciate their return very much- Please ' make tin's ! announcement. Mrs. George Winters.

Romance Fades ■IHIWJLI IIIW—■HIT --. * WF' > < * I ,r ■ . L. ■ j Hr F ft ' 111'A M I I -v , p 1/1 T/frIAST (Uytfi ~~3 Lillian (lisb, Os screen fame, whose third romance seems to have faded out. It was thought she and George Jean Nathan, the critic, wen? to wed. Now comes the news she has gone to Hollywood, - while Mr. Nathan, who was to write her scenarios, takes a position m New York. John Lose and Jesse I/'Brun have returned from Chicago where they looked after business and attended the Rodeo Contest.

Kekionga Lodge No. 65 Knights of Pythias, congratulations on your Golden Anniversary. A most hearty welcome is extended to all visiting Knights during their slay in our city. To The Young Fellow who would Demand The Latest In Dress Apparel * z Nowhere will you find more appropriate or m ire stylish accessories in men’s apparel. We were careful in making our selections and want to call your attention to our Fall showing. ENGLISH NEW FALL BOYS NEW FALL TROUSERS CAPS LONG PANTS HATS Just the tiling for the , , £ young fellow. A good iresb stock in the lust like Dad's. The little Ad Ihe new shades lor issortnient of patterns latest patterns and styles. ellow will feel mighty Attractive stvles. ind quite dressy. \ large selection of the jrotid in a pair of long , ... . , ~ . New colors. Come in now. $5 00 I‘ii‘stA trousers. (<ood patterns. $6.50,’57.50 $1.00«, $3.50 $3.00 $3.50 $3 $7 CRICKET SWEATERS NEW SHIRTS I V-NECK SHAKERS IJ B hl wvigld slipovers. AU colors; VmCU Jrt. nr of ll,™-. I A se | ection j n a| | col . very attractive and quite the thing. stock » , , ors. A sweater that every $5 $6 $1.50 $3.00 I young fellow should have. ... * Now Showing! The Fall Sample Line of I KUPPENHEIMER and INTERNATIONAL TAILORING CO.. Tailor Made Clothes. The most wonderfid selection of patterns and B styles we have ever presented. Come in now and se’ect your suit for LJ Fall or Winter. Priced at $25.00 up. Vance & Linn

CHINA GRANTED NEW DEMANDS —. / Governments Concede To. Discuss “Unequal" Treaty Problem Washington, Aug. 20 - The I nited State government and the powers have practically agreed to concede China's demands for a di: eu ’.on of ul Hie so-cjlled unequal treaties Involving poss.ble customs autonomy and conditional abolition of extra territoriality, a high authority said here today. This authority indicated that the coming tariff conference opening at Poking on October 26, would not be limited to customs revisions authorized Uy the Washington treaty tftit would take np and leave the power to make now treaties granting customs autonomy, subject to ratifica I lion- by the respective governments. Appointment of a commission of ' the powers to study conditional aboTHE DECATUR FLORAL CO. lias a bunch til line Aspidistra plants now ready. This plant is one of the finest plants for I the home and will stand more abuse and neglect than any (ilher plant. Fine for decorating. Have plenty ol Aster and Carnations now. and a limited amount of home grown celery, ('.an deliver any place in city in I lots of 1 dozen or more at 50c dozen. Phone 971 or 911.

lltion of extra territoriality. a« prom-| ised by the Washington conference ■ and urged by Secretary of State Kel- ( logs as an immediate step, has been; agreed to in principle by the other power’, he said. j, — ' Gasoline Price Reduced By Indianapolis Dealers , Indianapolis. Aug. 20 The price of, gasoline was cut two cents a gallon in |

WELCOME VISITING KNIGHTS - > LOOK! A Tire Special That Means A Big Saving :;() x 3' • Heavy Duty straight side, standard tire, at the low price of $12.50 We also have a number of bargains in good used tires that will pay you to look over. Priced right. 29 x 1.10 Balloon 32 x 4 Cord < 31 x 4 Cord F Reduced Prices on National QK li voit 11 plate Batteries Ford guaranteed 12 months. ' Star. Chevrolet, Overland 18 months Ace Battery & Tire Shop I HARRY STALEY, Prop. Sether Building North Second Stree»

oil company and other dealer, Ti, cut will not effect the price in other parts of the state as It was uiad 9 t 0 meet competition - Richard Dix in the first < the New 40 Greater Paramount features “The Lucky Devil ’ The greatest Auto Race ever staged. Adams Theater, | n day and Saturday. See it.