Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 295, Decatur, Adams County, 15 December 1927 — Page 9

I "Del nothing ~i I r p u Disi " a i I 1 z God rest y<*. merry gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay! ■ >•lß^'! IE words sounded through B the hall of the big office ■ V'M • iull^l ns In a high, clear soprano, which made both John Harden and his son, Ralph, look up, startled and irritated. Then, as “merry gentlemen” sounded farther off, John Harden thought, “It's a good tiling that woman didn't come In here singing thatl ‘Merry gentlemen,’ indeed I" and he looked over at his son, who sat brooding at his desk. “If Ralph would only give me his confidence I” he thought. “Money trouble of some kind, I suppose, and I d help him out if he’d only tell me. Troubles enough of my own, but not about money. If a million dollars would remove this threat of blindness, I'd pay it In a minute.” “Let nothing you dismay!” came the clear, light voice again, and Ralph [thought: I “How can I help being dismayed, with a pile of gambling debts I'll never : get out from under? Father suspects, ’ too, I know, for he looks glum all the , time, and keeps his hand over his eyes j so much. If he’d I only ask me, may- ( 1 1 ' be 1 d have the rWM ten' courage to tell 1 W « him.” I - MM a« As t,ie singing j fflm voice neared the -yW office ngain, liarJl' don growled, I "' i ‘''W that b'irl to | mW hush up or go < J jßffl away!” Then the MSB v®| VJa o<fice door opened, 1 Jw an< l the words | ' elk “merry gentlemen" i made both men ! look up. Impa- I • tlently. But, in- j stead of a bold | — s ~ V “ 1 young woman— ! stood a scrubby newsboy, saying: II “Collectin’ for the Times. Clrculat- | in’ manager’s so busy he sent me." !1 “Where did you learn to sing?" . asked Ralph. 11 “St. Luke’s choir. We’re practicin’ | fer Christmas. Get fifty cents a Sun- | day, and I*get a dollar Christmas, J ’cause I sing a solo. Gee, it's luck, ! fer Dad's been sick and if it goes on I this way, I’d never get clothes fer | school. Whaja think? Got five dol- 3 lars out o’ choir money saved fer a J new overcoat!” | “Here’s another toward It,” said j Ralph, “and I hope your father gets • well.” I J “Thank you!” exclaimed the boy, I pocketing the dollar. “Gee, I hope he 5 does, too, ’cause he’sNll the family 1 g got. He works In a factory where the S light’s bad, and sometimes his eyes go tj wrong." “Couldn’t he work somewhere else?” queried Mr. Harden. “Yep; there’s a grand place goln’ to be vacant at the paper-ifbx fact’ry, where there’B hardly any eye work, but there’s so many after it—” “Wait!” said Harden. “I know Mortimer, who owns that factory. I'll give you a note to take him. What’s your father's name?’ "Albert Wlckens, and he’s all right! You tell ’em I said so—known him all my life, an’, I recommend him.” Presently Harden looked up, saying,' “Here's the note, and a dollar for your New Year's greeting in ad- — vance. Don't for- t — * get to come in with it—it’s paid ; for, remember!” “You bet I’ll VjJ come! I’d get a handsome lickin’ fl|®i if my Dad ever I 'yj & ! & heard o’ my bein’ f L AEjfej £ crooked 1 I'm I FLBKyWI g proud o’ my ole f man an'l want to > ’H make him proud ft °' me ''' ffl With that, the * door slammed, — 2 and the young - ft voice was heard ,g, caroling down the hall. The two men looked at each other, speaking simultaneously: fi “Son, I have something to say—” § "Dad, I have something to tell—” JS Then, with half-embarrassed amuse- -M ment, they both laughed, healfngly. u “1 guess there’s a good deal w< jb have to tell each other,” said John S Harden. “I propose that we get s ft; private room at the club and hav< & some lunch, and talk things over." S “Great!” said Ralph, rising to help 3 hls father with ills coat. “I’m nol W looking forward, exactly, to what I ly have to say, because I’m ashamed ol g’ it, but It’ll I>e a relief.” gj "Nothing you can tell me will be ns w bad as this estrangement has been.’ replied his father. “If it’s anything 1 can help you about —” S’ “It Is, and if you'll straighten me 3 out this time, I know I’ll never get in M such a holo ngain. When, that kid wj said, ‘l’m proud o’ my ole man, and eg I want him to be —” [X Ralph choked and stopped, but hji this time they wore In the outer halt tj'd so John Harden simp!/ took Ms son s arm and pressed it affectionately. As the elevator reached the street W level the two looked at each othei m and smiled, for down the hall they heard a high, clear voice singing: leg God rest T». merry gentlemen. I L*t nothing you dismay! ~,W t£. 13UT, Western Newspaper Union.) (Ml

BECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1927.

Fou f st ® ne Quarries Involvedjn Big Merger

Bloomington, Ind., Dee. 15—(INS)— A giant merger, involving four stone quarries repremtfng more thm seven and u half nrillion dollars, han >S 01

lln L he ,? k>oml,lKto ' 1 Umeatone company. the Chicago and Bloomington s one company, the Hoadley and Cline h one company and the Maple Hill stone company figure )n thp , nprßep of mills, quarries and promt stone land sufflclnent to permit operation of the merger at full capacity for forty years, according to estimates

—()*■■ — New Rotary Clubs To Be Installed In 20th Districi

Indianapolis, Dec. 15 (HP) —A number of new Rotary clubs will be installed In the twentieth Rotary district, comprising the state of Indiana before expiration of the term of offlee of Charles O. Crafton of Muncie governor of the district, Grafton announced yesterday at a Rotary luncheon here.

He said that no new club has been installed in the district during the last

|l '' II I, I / J' # i 6 good reasons you shouldn’t give I “him” cigars. I I and there are goodness only knows how many more if we had time to go back into the office and write them all down. HOSE no man ever owned enough. GLOVES silk and fur lined that will keep his hands and heart warm. HOUSE COATS to keep his thoughts indoors. NECKWEAR his old ties are running on the rim. SHIRTS better than he’d buy for himself. LUGGAGE that will let him carry your thoughtfulness when he travels. We sell everything a man wears. • • di I . 1 I fotuL’T-My&cd & Son,: J CLOTH'. VO AND SHOES J DAD AND LAD INDIANA* i

18 months, since most of the larger cities have clubs, but that he expected that several new charters for smaller communities would be presetitud soon

————Cr—— Givee Home To Man Who Saved Hls Life

Columbus, Ind., Dec. 15—(INS)— Valentine Barkhlmer, wh<> saved the life of C. M. Kellen local capitalist, a year ago, now is sole owner of the home he was given rent flee by Keller in reward for his deed. Keller died recently, and hls will left the property to Barkhiraer. Barkhlmer had gone to Keller’s residence to rent a home. He found the capitalist unconscious in the garage from motor gasses of his machine. Barkhlmer removed Keller to safety and was given the house rent free since. NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the Share holders of the First National Bank of Decatur, Indiana, that there will meeting at the office of said on Tuesday, January 10, 1028, W>'* , 'en the hours of 10 A. M. and 4 P. M., for the purpose of electing a board of directors for the said bank for the year of 1928. T. F. GRALIKER. Cashier. . 8 15 22 29 5

Mdn Expelled From Church He Helped Build Dies Os Broken Heart Mishawaka, Ind. Dec., 15— tVP>— Charles B. Drapler, 90, is dead here of a broken heart because he was expelled from the First Christian church of which he had been a member 67

BodyhFuhn this Christmas last for thousands of miles Buick for 1928 combines exquisite beauty « with unmatched get-away, power and handling ease. Step into our showroom today and select the model which is best suited to your family’s needs. Pay on the liberal G. M. A. C. time payment plan. We’ll make delivery on Christmas day—or whenever you prefer. -alßuickJor Christmas W. D. Porter Corner First & Jackson Streets Phone 123

* THE MORRIS 5 &] 10c STORES I I Santa Claus Headquarters | This year, as never before, have the Morris 5 and 10c Stores been able to £ give the people of Decatur and vicinity such a large and. complete stock 2 | of Christmas Gifts. You will be surprised at the low price, without the S sacrifice of quality. Plenty of clerks to give you prompt, courteous service T 2 ? (JIFT SUGGESTIONS || I 9 | Rayon sdk Underwear. Electric Table Lamp Pictures, Fancy Garter and ta F Combination Suits. \ ests, * jo Bloomers, Step-ins, etc. $2 23 a com P^ e^e l* ne Handkerchief Set I SI.OO Complete 25cs 50c> $1 25c and 50c | FOR MEN AND BOYS FOR LADIES AND GIRLS * Initial Handkerchiefsloc Misses Rayon Silk Hose39c i Tie Racksloc and 25c Ladies Rayon Silk Hosesoc I Framed Motto 25c Pursessl.oo w 1 Hose Supporters 10c and 25c Nickle Silver Table Wareloc Silk Tiessoc Mercerized Hose2oc * Bow Tiesloc and 25c Electric Toasters SI.OO £ Smoking Standssl.oo Stationeryloc, 25c, 50c $ t Silk and Mercerized Hose2oc and 39c Fancy Candle Sets . ?20c i Arm Band and Garter Sets2sc and 50c Mixing Bowl Sets69c Purses . ... J\ .loc, 25c, 50c House Slippers69c and $14)0 « : Boys’Ties in boxr 25c Boudoir Caps 50c S , Shaving Mirror Setssl.oo Table Scarfs2sc, 50c, SI.OO > Wool Scarfs sl-00 Towel Sets SI.OO g [ ./ TO Y LAND \\ $ Dolls, games, liooks, mechanical toys, horns, drums, stuffed toys, building blocks, j pianos, trunks, guns, telephones and hundreds of other items. ' ) CHRISTMAS CANDIES " f i Tons of it and mostly all at 20c a ixnind. Special price to teachers. Christmas Cards, Hpi l||f • f - fl “1 /\ Cl a / Tinsels, Icicles, j xr The Morns 5 &iOc Stores ch ß~l

years and had aided in building up. A year ago a violent dispute over administering the affairs of the church was raging and Mr. Drapier, was ousted as a member by the pastor, the Rev. Stephen O. Redacre The church is now In the hands of receivers. o . Use Limberlcst Washing Powder.

z I •>- 'pi :J • * Pleanty of Money for Next Christmas 50 Weeks to do it. (nP lUn * 1111 II w1wi v|*i.w irn m, Vt A •JL To “ve SSO, SIOO. ■ or may ' oo * i ar< *‘ , ytf'f Hut if you take 50 weeks / 'J to do our ste ' a matic Savings Plan, you a V r ajj see how easy it really is. IWM/ Ask a friend who hag CHRISTMAS First National Bank DECATUR, INDIANA

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