Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 205, Decatur, Adams County, 30 August 1926 — Page 2

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D■CA T U R DAILY DEMOCRAT Published every evening Exc**t Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. J H Heller Pro*. and Gen. Mgr A R. Holthouse Sec'y & Rua. Mgr Dick n. Haller Vice-President Entered at the Poatofflc* at Decatur, IndiHiia, as second class matter. I Subscription Rates: Single copies 3 .02 One week, by carrier 10 One year, by carrier ...... 5.00 One month, by mail .35 Three months, by mail 1.00 Six months. by mail 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 by Application. Scheerer, Inc., 3F East Worker Drive Chicago 200 Fifth Avenue, New York And Just think of It — only one more week until school begins. ' I The fair and Chautauqua crowds should make business good in Decatur this week. A little dressing up of the store windows will give the visitors a good impression and tend to stimulate business. And it's going to be hard on mother] to get Johnny and Mary and the oth ( ers ready for school next week right 1 , on the heels of the big Chautauqua , and fair. , Judging from the number of automobiles parked in town Saturday night we were wondering if there were any more in Adams county. Prac-,’ tically every street in Decatur was, lined with cars until late Saturday.' convincing argument that this city is a regular trading point. The Chautauqua tent has been erected on the government lot on LibertyWay and the slx-day program will open tonight with a musical concert ' I < by the Paramount players. If you', haven’t purchased your season ticket.|< do so now, for you save money and]] can attend every program afternoon , and evening ' “Keep the children in school," is t I the timely advise offered parents by school authorities. With the necessity of having a good education so evident these days, no boy or girl, who has the opportunity to Improve his or her education should pass up the chance to attend school. Education is not the privilege of a favored , few anymore, but the necessity of all. 1 Help keep the boys and girls in 1 school by encouraging ’hem to continue their studies. , MMt .—MkMI l ll—- awoawm Illinois district of the United Mine i Workers union, has accepted a 125,000 a year job with the Peabody Coal company of Chicago. As head of the miners' union it w-as his business to oppose the big fellow, but the high ■ salaried job seems to have changed his notion and now he is traveling in Europe and no doubt feeling that he , put over a good one. 11 Mrs. Clemington Corson, New York ' woman and mother of two children, I i■ ages two and four, is the second i I woman to complete the feat of swim i ming the English channel. Mrs. [ i Corson swam the channel last Satur- ’ day in 14 hours and 31 minutes, one hour longer than it took Miss Gertrude Ederle. At the point of giving up, Mrs. Conion says she was spurred on by the thought of her children, “Il was bound to succeed because I was| doing it for the kiddies. 1 had to make some money for them." If the mother of two children can t swim a c hannel who can ’ Her financial back- , er won >IOO,OOO on a five to 20 bet with Lloyds. Two men who started at about the same time to swim the span failed in their attempt, which makes many believe that there is something to Mrs. Corson's argument, A movement is under way to have Mrs. Corson and Miss Ederle compete in swimming across the Catalina islands, William Wrigley, Jr., offering ] a prize of >25,000 to the winner. Now- , a-days it seems there is more wavs 1 than one tor a mother to make a living for her children ( Bluffton now claims a population of 6.516. an increase of 1,125 since the ;

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government census In 1920 was taken., The census was taken by the city mall carriers ami of course the ; Dally Democrat would not contend ] that Hie figures are not correct. l Assurance has been given that the figures were carefully cheeked by t postoffice department, before they, were made public and as proof the' I statement is made that even recent I I ' births are Included in the totals. In 1920 the population of Bluffton was given at 5,319 and the gain made In the past six years should make Blufftoiiites feel mighty good. De-| catur's population has increased since! the government census was taken and; it is estimated that it is around the 6,(MH* mark or possible more. Since 1920 the General Electric and Decatur Casting company have located plants, which now employ about 700 persons and if anyone has tried to rent a house here in the last few years he'll vouch that It Is hard to do. The I local postoffice does not have an 'order to take a census of Decatur, hut if increased population figures mean additional prestige or business for a community it might be well to “count noses,” merely to satisfy the curosity |of knowing how many people live here. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ BIG FEATURES ♦ ♦ of R AD I 0 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ TUESDAY'S FIVE BEST RADIO FEATURES WEAF, hookup, 7pm.—Everready hour. KDKA. Pittsburgh. 388 M. 8 pm.— Symphony players. WOH. Des Moines. 526 M. 7:30 pm.— 14th Cavalry band. KYW, Chicago, 535 M. 8 pm.—Classical concert. KGO, Oakland. 361 M. 10 pm. Gala musical program. M*M**W*****W ♦ ♦ ♦ TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY ♦ ♦ From the Daily Democrat File ♦ i* Twenty Years Ago This Day. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ August. 30. —Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick. on board steamer “City of Mack- , inac" in Lake Huron, witness rescue of twenty-one people from steamer Charles Eddy, which was on fire. Twenty thousand attend big day of fair. Frankfort defeats Decatur. 5 to 3. Attorney J. Frank Mann, of Muncie, here for first visit in five years. Junior City Improvement Society conducts flower show Prizes won by David Studabaker. Jr.. Winifred Eiling ham Marie Connell and Matilda Borling. Twenty thousand bass minnows turned into Winona l*l.a tWunder what bee- —no of hem i _ tending the fair. Ixtch’s city band furnished the fair music today. Miss Minnie Orvis is visiting at Fort Wayne. UNIQUE CHURCH SERVICES HELD (CABTIWVED FROM FARM **M) a new meaning. Dr. Halley has been in this work only four years, yet he has gained a national reputation. His services are much in demand. It is hoped that] he may be secured later for a series* of Bible readings to be given in some local church under the auspices'! of the churches represented in the I Decatur Ministerial Association. o Jay County Judging Team To Practice At Fair Here I The Jay County Boys Judging Team which will represent the county in the state judging contest at the Indiana State Fair next month, will visit the local fair for the purpose of practice in judging livestock. The team consists of three regulars and one alternate. They are being coached byMr. Parker, their vocational agricul- I tural teacher. It is likely C V. Kimmell. Jay county agent, will aeeom- | pany them E B. Williamson, secretary of the fair, has issued passes to them and states they will receive full ] | cooperation from the management. The boys in question have been prac- ' tlcing considerable during the last few! weeks. Judging livestock near their ( homes. The local exposition gives them opportunity to work on live stock fitted for show. I will not. be responsible for any debu contracted by my wife Albert* Lammert, after Monday, Aug 30. * Albert Lammert 205-3tx o | Set the Habit—Trade at Home, it Pays '

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1926.

'GREAT NORTHERN INDIANA FAIR TO OPEN WEDNESDAY I (OONTINI «n FROM FAME ONE) Ila. One ride already is up and two more arrived today and will be set lup at once. Five shows are on the | grounds .including a wrestling show, .and a mechanical show, said to be ]the greatest achievement of its kind In existence. Several freak shows and other attiHctious will be on hand on the opening day. Wednesday of this I week. A dance hall is being erectied on the grounds at the far end of . the midway and there will be danc- ' ing every afternoon and night, with a six-piece orchestra furnishing the Inspiration. Among the exhibits, will be the poultry show, the art and cullinary exhibit, the school exhibit, the automobile show, and also livestock shows of all descriptions. All of the exhibits will be in the same locations this year as last, except the auto show which is farther down toward the center of the midway. Automobile* To Parade A new automobile feature will be held Saturday afternoon, just before the derby race. All autos displayed at the fair ground will form a grim’, parade and drive around the nr? track. The autos will carry banners giving the name of the ear, the agents and the price of that particle lar model. The Saturday afternoon race-pro-gram will be devoted to running races. Several high grade attractions have been booked for the grandstand acts. E. B. Williamson, manager and secretary of the local fair, said today that the advance sale of family tickets has reached beyond expectations and he predicted banner crowds each day. Judging Begins Wednesday Judging in all departments will begin promptly at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, so all entries in the various exhibits must be in their places before that time on the opening day of the fair. Admission prices will be same as last year. Mr. Williamson stated trial prices, also, had been fixed on the various confections and sandwiches and he urged that people learn the official prices ami pay no more during the entire week. The gates will open Wednesday morning at 7 o'clock, and the admission will be good for all day and night. The admission price will be cut for night attendance, only. J. R. Schafer, of Dallas. Texas, is enjoying a visit here with his brother Fred Schafer, and other relatives. Drs. Charles and Charles, of this city, have returned from a six days motor trip through th-, central part ot Indiana. Their office is now open ready for business. 0 Stockholder’s Meeting Notice is nereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders >i 'ht- Citizens Telephone Companv. ot TMCttRFFK" RMMTd office of the secretary of said company, in the city of Decatur, Indiana, on, Monday, September 6, 1926 at 7 o'clock p. m. for the election of five directors to serve for the ensuing yaar for the transaction of sueh other business as may be properly brought before said meeting. HERMAN F. EHINGER, Cecy. 199-to Sept. 6.

■ | EAGERNESS [ | ® ( This bank is just as eager to j|| » make the dealings of its patrons W aS satisfactory as is the wise mer- Ig jH ■ chant whose hobby isg oo d |t H store service. |* ■ ■

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( , GST It and put It on, quick. Don’t wast* any tltiM." H* indicated th* buckled houan-aiiae* ah* still wort. "And put o« asm* real shoe*, if you have them." Without replying, she diaappaared He fallowed her into the bedroom in which, during th* hour* of hi* pres ence that afternoon, the bag had found uneasy asylum. He indicated a door "Where does that lead?” “Into a batbroom" • “There's » back window over the veranda. Wbat room due* that mean?" "A bedroom off the ball.** “Good!" Sbe followed hl* thought. "But 1 don't think w* can risk that. One of the Italian* I*' patrolling the ball. That's why they haven't lacked the door. I caught a glimpse of him just now. coining toward the foot of the stairs.” He stared at her frowulngly, then, i walking to the bed. stripped it with i an arm-swing and seized the sheets. “Then lt'» simply a question of lowering you from the front," he cried, curtly. “I'll lower you as far as I cun, and we'll have to rlak a drop of a few feet. Snow's safe.” A* he spoke, he was hurriedly tear log and roping the sheets. "Used to do this at school when I was a kid,” he explained. “Mail* like old times : Now get on the eoat and shoes, please." She needed the reminder. Sbe was staring at this vtoitor. who had the face of the ma* she knew and the voice and manner of a stranger. All trace of young Devon's debonair In difference was gone. He had the cold eyes and set jaw of a determined man. busy at some task which would asI suredly be done, but his air of detachment equaled her own When sb* was ready, and still with his new air of businesslike concentration on the job in hand, he adjusted the linen ropes, and after a preliminary survey of the grounds, led her through the window and out on the veranda roof. Here he briefly told her what to do, suiting action to words with entire efficiency, and assuming her unquestioning obedience as a matter of course. The lowering was not the simple ex erclse he had expected, any more than the upward climb had been, Light as she was, It wi lear tha.t her unsupported weight would be a heavy drag upon a body resting Insecurely on a rr'nf wli\ nnthlnr mnr* «jr?K _ KMffjwr jwariiaMw— r*< jkskxm—- ■ i,an mow «>;n . e m - - to. But eventually she was down, a little shaken but unhurt, and he was beside her. "Now, let's see how fast yon can run.” he suggested; and for the first time hl* whispered voice held a ring of youth she knew "Shaw's watchers may suddenly begin to w«teh, er even to see something.” She responded lo.il* changed tone

will M uncontrollable gMp of relleT. . which he attributed to excitement. “Don’t worry. All right now. * think." he said, with so immediate return to rurtnes*. It steadied her at no other attitude on hla part could have done. "Can you drive a Pierce Arrow b* asked, aa they plunged ahead through the snowdrift*. "Ye* " "That * fine 111*1’* great. 1 was afraid you couldn't." Thia »«• I-aurio again He went on urgently. “If we're stopped or separated, do exactly «« I *ay. Don't loao an instant. Ru»h to my car It'* evwr thara. among the tree*. So*? ovw tbare at the right. If* turnod townrd the road" H* Indicated th* spot. "Get In. go to the left at the first turn, drive full speed to a garage a quarter of a mile down the main road. No matter what bap iwns. don't atop tIU you reach It. Go Into the garage, and wait half an hour for me If I'm not there then, drive on to New York and go to *bi* addreaa." He gave her a penciled slip he had prepared. “Mrs. Ordway Is a good friend of mine. Shell take you In and look after you. Will you do thatF "Ye*." The word wa* so low that he had to bend hi* bead to c*tch It. Hl* voice softened atUI more "Don't worry. It will be *ll right. Only, some way. I can't believe that Shaw la letting ua off as easily as thia." She stumbled, but be caught her. For a moment he supported bar, and In that moment, under the sense of her nearness and uearneas and help lesaneas. the hardness of the past hour disappeared. He did not understand her. Perhaps he would never understand her. But whatever she was. she was all right. Half leading, half carrying her. he gut her to tbe car and lato it. He had actually raised one foot to follow her when something stirred In the shadow* near them, and th* familiar, squat figure of Shaw stepped forth. Though In hl« sudden appearance be had followed the dramatic lastlnrt that seemed so strong In him. he had wholly lost the effect of unleashed fury he had worn In tbe afternoon He was even smiling with an affectation of good humored tolerance. He had the air of a man who, with tbe game In bl* hand*, can afford to he patient and affable. “Oh, come now." he said easily, “don't leave us quite ao soon! Since you've come back for another visit, we've decided to keep you a while. You know. I warned you of that." Laurie made a sign to Doris, which she Instantly obeyed. Even before the Indolent voice had finished speaking she was at the wheel and the car had started. Shaw, springing forward with goggling eye* and dropped Jaw, found his way blocked by a man as new te him a* he had been to Doria, a Laurence Devan who all in an Instant had taken on the black rage he him self had dropped. In the hands of this atranger was a revolver which neatly covered Shaw's plump cheat Before this apparition, Shaw backed away precipitately. (TO BE COYTINI'KDI To Give Prize To Baby That Slumbers Longesl Detroit, Aug. 30 —(United Press)— Mothers of sound-sleeping babies an invited to attend the Republican out

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tfeq etmiaer mt m Hay. He P | 11ember 2, when the baby which] I Slumbers the longest will bo award- ' ed a prize of >25. — ■ Billie Brown, o< Fort Wayne, is visit-

Integrity I of Purpose I The far-reaching importance of the cracking processes dia- I covered and developed by the Standard Oil Company H (Indiana' is emphasized in a recent information circular ■ published by the United States Bureau of Mines. H “According to the best information available, about 26% ■ of the g&aoline output of the refineries for 1925 was pro- ■ duced Bom heavier oils by cracking. This represents a ■ production of approximately 2.824.000,000 gallons of ■ gasoline by the use of cracking processes.” ■ A brief review of recent history will reveal the significance H ot this colossal achievement. ■ As far back as 1913 when there were only one and a quarter fl million automobiles in the country, men who were well I informed began to worry about the supply of crude oil. ■ With a rapid increase in the number of automobiles would ■ the available crude oil be sufficient to produce an adequate ■ amount of gasoline? ■ That was the question which experts were asking. The ■ Standard Oil Company (Indiana) answered it by discover- ■ ing and developing its famous processes forcracking gasr>- ■ line. For in the research laboratories of the Standard Oil ■ Company (Indiana) where the patient and tireless work of ■ scientists goes on day after day, the first commercially ■ successful cracking process was discovered. ■ This new method was a spectacular discovery for it ■ stretched the supply of crude, producing double the yield ■ of gasoline obtained by the old methods. ■ The cracking processes belonged to the Standard Oil Com- ■ pany (Indiana) by right of discovery and might have been I kept for its exclusive use. I Such a practice, however, would have been contrary to the ■ established policies of this Company, and such procedure I would have been opposed to the economic good of the ■ people of the Middle West and therefore was not to be ■ considered by the Standard Oil Company (Indiana;. | Without a widespread use of the new cracking processes to I stretch the supply of crude, refiners would have been un- | able to meet the growing demand for gasoline and prices I would have soared. I The Standard Oil Company (Indiana) from the beginning I has held tbe interest of the people whom it servesand 1 in a consistent spirit of service the Company leased these | processes to competitors, that they, too, mirfht better aid 1 in meeting the demand for gasoline. I The immediate result of this action was a sufficient output I of gasoline at continued low prices. | Today the fact that fuel for nearly 21.0fri.(¥X) automotive | vehicles is forthcoming at a low'and equitable price is due I in large measure to the processes discovered by the Stand- ! ard Oil Company (Indiana). I The action of the Standard Oil Company (Indiana’ in 1 passing on these valuable processes to competitors is but I one practical evidence of the sincerity and earnestness with | which the Company endeavors to serve the thirty million | people of the Middle West. ! Standard Oil Company (Indiana ) General Office : Standard Oil Building 910 S. Michigan Avenue* • Chicago

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