Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 199, Decatur, Adams County, 23 August 1926 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. J. H. H«Her Pres. and Gen. Mgr. A. R. Holthonse... .Sec’y & Hue. Mgr. Dick D. Heller Vlce-Preeident Entered at the Postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. Subscription Rates: Single copies , I .02 One week, by carrier 10 One year, by carrier 5.00 One month, by mail 35 Three months, by mail 100 Six months, by mail 1.75 One year, by mall 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 by Application. Scbeerer, Inc., 36 East Wecker Drive Chicago 200 Fifth Avenue, New York SWIMMING DAYS It's sweltering hot down along the Ohio river, with bathing beaches crowded by young and. old of both sexes. It was not so in the 187 O's. hen women never went to the clear, cool river to bath, en did so after dark with a towel and a cake of soap. But boys went at all hours and never took soap, hey bathed in th e altogether. SnimpeHed by any garment. The beach was broad on the Ohio side opposite Secrist's riffle, a shoal below a little island that nestled near the shore and was shaded in the afternoon by huge trees on the bank. Boys big enough to "swim thp river" (they got that way when about 9 years old I swam across to this bank to enjoy a famous sporting spot —a mud slide. The bank was fairly steep, and the soil blue and sticky. But when it was moistened with water carried up in straw hats it was slip pery as oil. The slide was about twenty feet long and was soon worn into a groove by the posteriors of shouting, sliding boys whp it tinged into deep, cool water at its bottom, after a swift descent. There was no stopping once . one stat ted, until the water was reached. One unhappy day the slide was ‘planted” with pine needles by some cruel malefactor. When the slide wa; moistened and put to its proper u.e there were many bloody casualties as the needles gradually protruded under pressure. Funny now, but how tragic then. —Chicago Journal of Commerce. Don't laugh at tl. ■•Z ction that within three years you will be riding . . .. . ............ . believe that they would jump in their automobile and tear over the country at a speed of from thirty to sixty miles an hour, but a lot of folks—most of Us have done it. The air plane will probably not be used as the auto is. but it will be the means of conveying you on long trips in short time, when you are in a hurry, and if we keep up the present gait every one is soon going to be in a hurry sufficient to demand the use of the “bird" cars. The final plans to make the Great Northern fair a great success are being made this week, and indications are that it will be a big show with a bigger average attendance than ever before, this being due largely to the fact that season family tikets can be obtained for two dollars. We also call attention to the fact that the new traffic o (finance provides that you must not "cut'’ cor ners when walking. The "jaywalkers” is responsible' tor many accidents, and though it may be a little for you to remember when in a hurry it's your duty and the law now to cross the streets at the crossings, and to go straight and not in a di agonal direction. If you will try to carry out the provisions of the new traffic ordinance you will confer a favor on the city officials, make it safer for yourself and every on e else to use the streets and avoid trouble. There is no desire to inconvenience you or to make you the “goat.” but unless we have certain rules and laws we cannot expect to get anywhere in these days when there is one car for every four or five people, and unless we all try

our best to obey the rules we can't P get anywhere either, bet's all give the officers all the co-operation wo can. 15.4 The Fort Wayne News continues '• to sing the "soup house" song and I to charge hard times to the democrats, and that in the face of the tacts ’ that the 1873 panic came under a republican high tariff administration. I that the 1893 soup houses were i brought under the McKinley tariff ’ law and the 1907 stringency came I when the Dingley high tariff law was ’ doing business. The tariff, high or i low, has never caused good times or bad. and if the republican press can put that over your memory is not very good or you are not ported on economic facts. State Chairman Earl Peters won't have to work very hard to convince the average person that Senator Wat son used plenty of. money to secure his nomination in the primary and will do likewise in the coming election. That's the .way those fellows work who represent the big interests. but of course when and where this is done the people pay after all. Its so simple that we wonder why people continue to stand for it. Perhaps they won't always. Remember, young fellows, no “U” turns after Wednesday unless yon are seeking arrest. If you must use your car as a merry-go-round, better pick out some out of the way corner or do your whirling during the next two or three days. Enforcing the new ordinance will be quite some job. but it can be done. The officers are hoping that everyone will help them by trying their best to obey the ordi nance and the warnings. It's only a week until the big chau tauqua opens here with the best pro gram ever given in this city. The tickets are three dollars for adults for the entire six days, and $1.50 for children. Get your tickets this week and plan to attend as many of the sessions as you can. for you will be entertained and benefited. Ninety per cent of the city shade trees are maples. It is, therefore, very important that the scale which threatens them be checked and killed if we are to retain the beautiful trees. With a ten-inch rainfall already this month, indications for fair weather for next week whev the eiiautauqua and the fair occur, art ■ I has spilled by now. Remember, the new traffic ordinance will be effective Thursday of this week, and the officers have been ordered to enforce it to the letter. o ++++++++♦+++♦++♦ * BIG FEATURES * * of RA D I O * + + ++++++++++++++++ Monday’s 5 Best Radio Reatures Copyright, 1926, by United Press Central Standard Time Throughout WEAF, New York. 492 M. and hookup, 8 p. m.—Verdi's opera, “Un Balle in Maschera.” WSB. Atlanta, 426 M, 8 p. tn.—“A • Night in Italy.” WDAF, Kansas City, 366 M, 11;45 p. tn.—Nighthawk rolics. W.IZ, New York. 454 M, and WRC. Washington. 4MM, 7 p. m. —Maxwell ensemble, with soloist. KGO. Oakland. 361 M, 70 p. m.—Educational program. + ♦ ♦ TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY * + ♦ + From the Daily Democrat File + 1 + Twenty Years Ago This Day. ♦ 1+ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ August, 23. —Bluffton men secure franchise from Geneva, for Bluffton, Geneva & Celina traction line. Gay family reunion held at Steel's park with 250 attending. Decatur defeats Hartford City, 1-0 f Macklin family reunion held at Geneva with 200 present. President L. M. Sniff, of Tri-State, and Prof. E. O. Holland, of I. U., were ’ pn the program at the institute today. > Library’ has issued 188 cards and . loaned 502 books the first month. Mr. and Mrs. Quinn Gay, of Marion. Ohio, visit here. Ed Cawley, of Indianapolis, is visiting True Fristoe.

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NEW COTTAGE IS DEDICATED (COMTty I Kt> » HOM FAGK ONE) wqs given by Dr. W. W. Wiant, supertendent of the Fort Wayne district of the conference. Dr. Wiant gave a history of Epworth Forest and the struggle which was necessary to accomplish the undertaking. The Rev. Somerville Light, pastor of the Decatur church, was unable to attend the dedication on account of illness. A ladies' quartet, composed of Mrs. Ben DeVor. Mrs. C. L. Walters. Mrs. Chris tena Vail and Mrs. Dan Tyndall, sang several selections. The Decatur cottage, which has been named “Decatur Heighis", is located on a beautiful lake front lot, several feet above the edge of the water. There are beautiful large Oak trees in front of the cottage and a wonderI ful view of the lake is afforded. The cottage is one of the best arranged at the lake and will accomodate at least 75 persons. On the first floor are a large screened in poarch across the front, a large dining room, kitchen, a small bed room and a toilet. On the second floor are a toilet, one small bedroom and three large ones, which will accomodate a large number of cots, each. The cottage is equipped with electric lights and plumbing. The lot and cottage have been paid for by contributions of members of the church, to whom shares were issued. About twenty-five members of the Decatur Epworth League were at the j cottage all last week, attending the annual Epworth Forrest Institute, and several others were there for part of the sessions of the institute, which closed yesterday. o Miss Elizabeth Peterson was oper ! ated on this morning for removal of the tonsils, at the Memorial hospital.

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Jewels owned grow commonplace, Glory on<e achieved turns stale. Hut my Janet's lovely face Holds a i harm which cannot fall, And the music of her voice Makes my weary heart rejoice. Little bud that soon will flower Now you cannot know or guess That you hold- within your power All my dreams of happiness. By your love and by your mirth I'm the richest man on earth.

U. B. Church Charges “Wet Officiatory” Has Charge of Prohibition Evansville, Ind.. Aug. 23.—(United Pi ess) —A resolution condemning lax enforcem-mt of the prohibition amend meiit as due to the fact that it Is in the hands of a “wet officiatory” was passed by the ninety-eighth annual session of the Indiana' conference of the Church of the United Brethren here last week. The resolution called upon federal officials to appoint ar dry officials only mt n who are believers in the cause and asset ted -ti e time had com--to urge temperance in the use of cigarettes to the end that what was termed “the tobacco evil” might he mitigated Blind Pigs” Serving Free Meals; Restaurant Proprietors Up in Arms Detroit, Mich., Aug. 23. —(United Press) —Legitimate restaurant proprietors of Detroit are girding for a “battle to the death” with hundreds of "blind pigs" here which serve free meals. Peter A. Rheaume. president of the Detroit Branch National Association of Restaurant Keepers, announced today that "unless the ‘pigs’ cease giving away food and ruining legitimate 1 business, they are preparing a war chest to aid in driving them out of business altogether. Private detectives employed by the association. Rheaume said, have discovered 20,000 illegal saloons in recent weeks and reported wide spread donation of food “because they are 1 financially able to lose money in view of the enormous profits from liauor.” — II . H..JIIM—W— —

Dr. Homer Hass Resigns ' From State Health Board Peru. Ind.. Aug. 23.—(Unlfed Press) Dr. Homer C. Haas, prepared to leave ( here today for his future home in , Los Angelos after tendering his rosignation as a member of the state r board of health. Dr. Haas is making the change in ( an effort to regain his health. , r Youth Who Shot Officer Recovers from Wounds Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 23 -(United Press) —Gene Alger, 18. today is in , the city jail here following six weeks , in the hospital where he recovered from wounds received while trying to escape after ho ha! killed John Buchannon. policeman. Alger told authorities who are hold- , ing him on a charge of murder, that < he killed Buchannan instinctively when the officer fired through a door!' into a closet where he was hiding. o S Race Horse Driver Hurt W. C. Williamson, driver of Bud Earl in the 2:18 pace at the Celina. ' Ohio, fair. Thursday, suffered a brok- . en shoulder when his sulky locked - wheels with another bike on a turn. ' Williamson was thrown from his sulky, i William Goggln, driver of Froggie, and Hayes, driver of Minnie Wallace, >■ were thrown from their sulkies during the mix up. also, but they escaped with minor bruises. None of the three horses were injured and they were able to finish the race, Minnie Wallace winning the race. o U. S. Sailors Fighting Flue in American Samoa Washington, D. C. Aug. 23—(United Press) —A thrilling story of the South Seas, not like the popular dieas of Lost His Rheumatism and Stomach Trouble Says He Never Has a Bit of It Now. Suffered for 30 Years. “I had stomach trouble for 30 years. My stomach -would bloat and cramp. The gas would crowd back my heart, and the pains were awful. My appetite was poor and I had to watch what I ate all the time. I also had rheumatism in my right leg below the knee, and my ankle swelled up so I could hardly walk. Nothing I would take did me any good. Then I heard of Viuna and bought a bottle, and right from the first I felt better.* Now I feel fine. My stomach trouble is all gone. No gas, none of that bloating, and I can eat anything and plenty of it. My rheumatism is gone, doesn’t pain or swell at all, and my leg is as good as it ever was. My weight w ; as formerly 140 pounds, and now I weigh 157 pounds, a gain of 17 pounds. I lay my present state of good health to viuna.”—Harvey Knox, Route 2, Gaston, Ind. Viuna acts promptly on sluggish bowels, lazy liver and weak kidneys. It purifies the blood, clears the skin, restores appetite and digestion, acd brtnaa new strength and energy to the whole body. Take * bottle on trial. Then If you’re not glad you tried Viuna. vour money will be refunded, fl at druggists. I t 0.. InuiaaapoHe, iud. ’ ' “ - VIUNA The vegetable regulator Sold By CALLOW & KOHNE

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Peters, he said. 1 11 Looking into the Future When you have attained the age that you should git back and take life easy will you be able to meet the situation? This can only be done by systematic saving —a little each week and with the earnestness to pla.v the game to the end. Don't wait any longer. Start your savings today. This hank welcomes your account. WE FAY YOU TO SAVE.

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