Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 212, Decatur, Adams County, 8 September 1926 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT CO. J. H. Heller Pres, and Gen. Mgr. A. R. Holthouse Sec’y & Bus. Mgr Dick D. Heller Vice-President Entered at the Postoßiee at Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. Subscription Rates: Single copies I .<l2 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 - L 75 One year, by mail 3.00 One year, at oßlce 3.00 (Prices quoted are within first j aud second zones. Additional postage added outside those zones.) Advertising Rates: Made known by Application. Scheerer, Inc., 35 East Wecker Drive Chicago 200 Fifth Avenue, New York If you haven't any thing else to do you might try writing a few poems. The works of the beloved Hoosier, James Whitcomb Riley have sold for a total of over two million dollars. It doesn't cost much to manufacture electricity or gas but the cost comes in delivering it to you. Eighty per cent of the cost is in delivery and service, good for us to ’•emember when we feel like complaining about our public utilities. If we could take a basket and go to the store and buy a package of gas or electricity, it would of course be much cheaper. We haven't heard any argument yet which causes us to think that an in1 come tax is necessary in Indiana. If we have millions in the treasury now, , *hats the need of devising plans for , ftiore? You will be asked to vote on an amendment to the constitution in , the coming election providing for a , state income tax. Unless you are j sure it will lower general taxes, which f it is not likely to do, it seems to us f you ought to vote no. < The theater musicians of Chicago are out on a strike. They have been working six hours a day for the paltry salary of 186.00 per week and Jiow stand up on their hind legs and demand $91.00 per week and only five 4 hours a day. The theater owners J may beat them at their own game as 4 they are installing organs and mechanical devices with which they can get along very nicely. Evidently there is a peak. • _ 1 Delegations of democrats from every 1 county in the state ar ( . expected to ( attend the state conference of democrats . ~de, tt--e big lent on cue state t fat; grounds »; Ir-h: <■> row. There will be addresses by 1 Stump, Woollen, Taggart, Mrs. Flynn, Earl Peters and others. Sessions of j the state committee and the young men's advisory committee will be held 1 in the morning at the Claypool hotel. 1 The sessions will continue throughout the day and evening. Farm leaders of Indiana have . launched a movement to organize farmer's fire troops in every township < in the state in behalf of the conser- • vation of farm property and it is re- ' ceiving the support of hundreds of ' people. Why not? We have often 1 wondered why some such movement was not started. In the old days when the only means of conveyance was by horses or by hand pulled carts the problem was not one to be easily solved but in these days when motor cars will convey fire fighting apparatus and men to any section of the township within a few minutes, the plans now proposed, seem feasible. Its at least worth giving serious thought tor many thousands of dollars worth of property is lost each year by farm fires in Indiana. Governor Ed Jackson about the first of July promised the state a reduction of three cents in the next tax levy. The democratic party challenged the governor’s management of state finances, contrasting with powerful force the tax collections of nearly $53,000,000 a year under the present administration and of only $8,600,000 during the last year of the Ralston administration. Then the governor hastened to say that he believed he could make a reduction of tour cents for 1927. The democratic party replied that it' i

INDIANA electric light companies report an average lower rate for home lighting,of 20 per cent, and for power In Industry a 7 per cent lower rate, In municipalities of the . state compared with like com- • 1 munities in other states. This t figure is contrasted with a gen- | eral advance in such service and ’ living costs amounting to 60 per • cent over a ten year period. 2 .. . ? suspected "that maybe he could.” It 5 served notice that it would look into ? the matter farther. Well, the goverI> nor looked, too. And raised the uii.e so live cents. The democratic party serves notice that its interest in this matter is still warm. There is en- ’ irely too wide a break between a tax collection of only $8,600,000 under Ralston and the huge collection of $53,000,000 a year under Jackson. Look again, governor, look again. The county tax levy for next year as fixed today will be 54c, a flight increase ovtT that of this year due to the fact that a three cent increase was necessary to take care of the new bridges which must be built. The general tax was reduced two and a half cents and the amount thus saved was converted to the highway improvement fund, likewise a very necessary expense. We must maintain our roads and to do so we must have the funds, we must have bridges and to build them requires money. If the state tax is reduced five cents as has been promised the total rate in Decatur will be the same as this year, provided the levies stand as now fixed. If you will go over the appropriations as finally decided upon by the county council and approved by the commissioners, you will agree that the officials have made an effort to cut every item as much as possible. 1 The problem of maintaining seven hundred miles of roads, the bridges, the various public institutions and ( meeting general expenses is a real one and added to this is the insistent 1 and continous demands for new im- ! provements and we feel the officials have don&Ahe best that could be done under the circumstances. , + ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ + I ♦ ♦ 1 + TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY + + + 1 + From the Daily Democrat File ♦ ♦ Twenty Years Ago This Day, + + ♦ I ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦.♦ September B.—Miss Amanda W. Soldner and Mr. Marcus Yager married at Berne. Daniel Railing st .ionsly ’ injured ' when caught beneath an elevator at the filler factory. Mr. and Mrs Fred RcbaJfc-r return 1 from a trip through the east. -.._ . . . „ gbgMVNFVamawaMg** - Illr Marshall Ed Green goes to Toledo and arrests Dr. Drasher who is wanted J here. Rev Culliss will preach at the M. E 1 church tomorrow on the "Mystery of 1 mysteries." Thirty residents attested at Duglas, Arizona, for planning an insurrection against Mexico. , Marriage license-Lewis E. Scherry * and Melcena Payne. +♦+♦♦♦♦*+♦+♦♦♦++ * BIG FEATURES * + of R A D I O * ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ THURSDAY’S FIVE BEST RADIO FEATURES Copyright, 1926, by the United Press Central standard time throughout VVJZ—New York. 454 M; WGY, Schenu ectady. 380 M; and WRC, Washington. 469 M, 7 p. m.— . Address of Lady Astor at Wal-dorf-Astoria hotel. KGO—Oakland, 361 M, 10 p. m.-Ham-bourg trio. • CFCA—Toronto. Can., 357 M, 7:30 p. m. —Admission day program. , KDKA—East Pittsburg, 309 M, 6 p. m. ' —A halt hour with Debussy. 1 WPG—Atlantic City, 300 M: WIP, Philadelphia, 508 M, 6:30 p. m. — Beauty Pageant, Steel pier. ELKS NOTICE There will be a meeting of the Elk’? lodge at the Elk's home Wednesday evening, at 8 o’clock Initiation ceremonies will be conferred, also. AU members are urged to be present. 211-2tx “public sale Saturday, September 11, 1926 Commencing 1 P.M. Butler & Ahr Sale Barn Decatur, Indiana '25 milch cows; 25 brood sows;, 200 head of shouts; 200 browv-. ,mg ewes; some stock cattle; ( few horses. W-T-F j

byEdrfarSLGuestiiflU ADVICE TO A LADY DRIVER

| lady, when you drive the car, I Pay no heed to me I pray, Just remember others are Not so very far away; Bear in mind your precious load, Keep ydur eyes upon the rtxul. I I can hear you very well. Though you do not turn to me. I’ll catch all you have to tell Though y»our face I cannot see. Watch the road and never mind Anyone who sits behind.

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Obituary "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, henceforth. Yea, saith the spirit, they shall rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.” Emmeline McCullough Brodbeck, daughter of James and Rhoda McCullough. was born in Licking County Ohio. Nov, 3, 1849, and departed this life Sept. 1, 1926; aged seventy-six, years nine months and twenty-nine days. At the age of three, she came with he;'’parents to the present Brodbeck homestead where, except for about tw’o years of her early married life, she has since resided. On March 19. 1874, she was united In marriage to John W. Brodbeck. To this union eight children were born —two sons I and one daughter having passed away in infancy. The remaining five sons are: Clarence W., of St. Mary’s typ.. I William O. and Rufus S. at home, Oliver E. of Elyria Ohio, and Charles A, of Decatur. In early childhood, she became a| member of the Mt. Taber M. E. church with which organization she has since been identified —faithful unto the end. She was a devoted wife, a kind and, indulgent mother and tin upright citizen. Ever placing the wellfare of others above all personal interests, hers was a life of quiet service to her family. her community and her God. "O Death, where is thy sting! O Grave where is thy victory!” Though a loved one has been called from our midst, she will continue to live in the hearts*of all who came under her inspiring influence. And though we are bowed in grief at the loss of this dear one, we are comforted in the Jjromis# that comes down to u» through the ages. “I am the Resurrection and the Life. He that believeth on Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and be that liveth and believeth on Me shall not die.” My Jesus, as Thou wilt! Into Thy hand of love Through sorrow or through Joy And help me still to say? My Jesus, as Thou wilt! Let not my star of hope Since Thou, on iui n, nas wqpt. If I must weep with thee. Mv Jesus, as Thou wilt! . Mil W MKdßKWrnawr Straight to my home above And sing, in life or death. O. may my will be thine. I would my all resign. Conduct me as Thine t»hn: “O, Lord, Thy will be done. Though seen through many a tear. Grew dim or disappear. And sorrowed, oft alone; “O, Lord. Thy will be done. All shall be well with me. I gladly trust to Thee. I travel calmly on, “O, Lord. Thy will be done. Card of Tl'anks We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for theirkind assistance and expressions of sympathy during the illness and deatii of our beloved wife and mother. We would also thank the ministers for their words of comfort, as well as all floral contributors I and those who furnished the beautiful music. May God bless you all J. W. Brodbeck and family. Seek Law To Control Erection Of“ Stop And Go” Signs In Villages Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 8. — (United Press) —A law controlling the erection of "stop and go” signs in villages and towns throughout Indiana, will be asked by members of the Hoosier State Automobile association at the next session of the legislature, association officials announced today. Declaring that numerous small towns and villages are using the signs as a means of filling ’he civic coffers rather than for protection tor motorists. the officials deplored the situation existing at the present. in stating their case officials of the I auto bod v cited *h- "speed trap” at Itngals, Ind., which ha? become notcr- . icus among motorists because of the

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Though your face is wondrous fair, And your voice Is low and sweet. Look ahead, and drive with care, Don't forget you’re on the street Stop the car or stop your talk, Otherwise I'd rather walk. Lady, just remember when You start chattering as you drive, Anything can happen, when You are hitting twenty-five. Please, I beg. don’t gaze about. Watch the road or let nu» out!

many arrests there. e | Two signs are hung in inconsplcious . I positions, within 100 feet of each other 11 offcials say. and change very rapidly, j A constable is on hand to arrest any . motorist who fails to notice the signs. John J. Brown, chairman of the .■state tax board, has demanded refund J of a $6.50 fine paid Ingalls officials. . contending his artaet was illegal. This ■ | suite auto association has offered legal ■ aid to Brown if he cares to make a - tost case. Two warning signs hung by the ; ! Hoosier State association were torn ii .lonw Sunday and replaced Tuesday, ■ I it is charged. i 1 Numerous complaints have been re- , ceived against a Crothersville marshall Vho is said to have fired at several motorists who failed to observe a stop j sign on the curb, officials stated. o Fishermen Advised To Get Their Licenses At Home Indianapolis. Ind., Sept. B.—(United Press) —Geogre N. Mannfield, chief of the fish and game division of the Indiana conservation commission today advised all fishermen and hunters ’o obtain licenses before starting on trips. The warning followed incidents reported here where hrnters and fishermen without licenses have been arrested and then paid alleged agents in small towns or the country for licenses which were not legal. The reports began to come in when iiio.se person who had bought these licenses were later arrested by bona fide officers. Mansfield-epid it is best to purchase licenses from county clerks or other authorized agents. Aged Woman Drinks Poison Indianapolis. Ind., Sept. B.—(United Press)—Drinking po son at the home of relatives here. Mrs. Fannie Jones. 77. died before a doctor could be "ailed. Relatives today blamed il! health for her act. o ~ Boy Drowns In Reservoir Indianapolis. Ind., Sept. B.—(United Press) —Gilbert Bailey, 12, was drowned late yesterday while swimming in a reservoir a* the Marietta Glass fac- '. bov companion called covered the body.

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Forty Autos Stolen Each Week In Indiana Indianapolis, Sept. 8 — (United Press)—Automobile owners of Indiana are contributing an average of forty cars each week to auto thieves, according to a report made public today by Robert T. Humes, state police chief. Duruig «he weak ending Aug. 26. forty-two machines were stolen- The assortment included 27 Fords, 2 Chevrolets, 2 Nashes, 2 Overlands, a Hudson, a Cadillac, a Buick and a Marmon, Humes' record shows. Os this number only four were recovered which lends credence to the belief that the cars are being taken into other states where their numbers are effaced and the cars disguised for resale. A fairly constant average is maintained. Humes reported, 36 cars hav- , ing been stolen during the week ending Aug. 19 and 39 the week preceding. During the same two weeks only ulne cars were recovered. — Q Speedway Owner And i Race Drivers Arrested Winchester, Sept. 8— Frank Funk, i owner of the Funk motor Speedway, and eight motorcycle drivers were arrested Sunday afternoon by Sheriff , tl. G. Daly and two deputies, charging with pursuing their regular avocations on Sunday. The men were arrested immediately aftor trial races had been held and were taken under S2OO bond. Manager Funk furnished bend for the eight drivers and Phillip Kabel, Winchester banker, furnished bond for Funk. Following their arrest the drivers — MOOSE NOTICE All “Moose Legioneers and Candidates requested to be at regular Moose meeting Tuesday night to make final arrangements for banquet Wednesday night. Geo. W. Tester Herder.

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~ retnmed io th' 1 vneedway for the races but a heavy downpour of rain put a 1 atop to racing These arrests are a part of ,h *' " Nu ® law" enforcement now heirs attempted *’! by church workers in Randolph coun'f| ty. A hoarinif of the arrested nv n will ‘■ be held in circuit court. September 13. J Mb Wabaah—F. B. Stcaly, at latke Wa- >. I wasee, has challenged any fisherman e'on the lake to try to "laud" him. He I will allow the fisherman to fasten 4lne ’I to his body and will dive from a pier, ''l allowing the fisherman a halt hour to bring ; j Typewriting ’’ Stenographic Work J . Ilf you have any extra typewrit.'ing or stenographic work 1 will! -‘be glad to do it. Phone 12 for -'appointment. Florence Holthouse Judge J. T. Merryman’s Law Office. K. of C. Bldg. i ———

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