Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 119, Decatur, Adams County, 18 May 1928 — Page 5

Seed and smith I CUSH IN OREGON I W1 J 1 ’" ' ~t candidacies ot Gov. I'tn'iili and Senator James A. Reed a in Oregon today, and iMdh parties in Washingwitching the outcome with ’ n'u. v of Interest wholly out of the small number of Lgnten involved. T(!1I v „tes at the Houston convert- ., won't make or break either id, Reed. What party leaders ausider important about the Oregon ’iniaiv today is that it is expected , t | ir „w some light on the much denon of GW. Smith's re giott as a political factor to lie couriered » Oregon m a dry state. It is also L,, of those states wherein the klan ~t, position of powerful iiiflu Mid it was in Oregon that the fg is.,tiire enacted the famous par K ]ilal school law. which directed that ,11 children be sent to public schools is distinguished from sectarian and Wigimis schools. Therefore, the party lenders herd eason that if there is any state fhrre Gov. Smith's being a Catholic Bight militate against him politicaly it will l>e in Oregon. Less than eii per < ent of the state is Catholic. ukl that the religious issue has burn ri hi unt ly in the state was exempli led by the rise of the klan and the enactment of the school law. Gov Sith has never been in the plate. Senator Reed has campaigned it. and i- said to have a considerable pei soul following there. Some of the Denioi ratio leaders here anticipate a close battle. SOCIETY ESTHER FUHRMAN ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT i tin Wednesday evening, section number one of the Mount Pleasant ladies Aid society, entertained the other sections and their families at the home of -Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Fnhr- ■ '

«Special May Reductions f Jj ' on entire stock of ffi I jdl Ready - To - Wear I Ito ikcoATs; Y 4 >< I S S |®\ | W | w» ' / S I I I |Km Fmt/ Attractive Coats in large numbers to choose '.l| I from ’ and all at special May Reductions - ® tfi Si wJB Here vou will find style ’ the tinest fabrics> UE riri I |\ w. attractive fur trimmings and in fact every- gS, ifi | lU* IRICY vou would demand in the finer coats. s 11/ fel 'BB I/ 01 >l4» >l9’ s • : . j jQOJs w I these low Hkl f f f s Prices XJOA tofco " ■ |fi s — s S Two-Piece Suits Fine Dresses S 1 0.1 . . • • beL it* . . . .viw A world of beauty prevails in this fine !fi An unusually tine selection in > > ass <.rtment of Dresses. Georgettes, if) blue tweed Btr, low silk crepes, figured silks, plenty of colJfi and a wonderful bu> at these ;ji . smart jn cvefy way prices. g’ j | $14.95, $19.95, $9.95, $12.50 | I $22.50 s l4 - 95 | — Ensemble Suits in Light colors, $9.95 and $10.95 |] three-piece suits at I Niblick & Co. |

man. Section nuiuoer two furnished some very clever an(l lllterustinß games. The entertaining section also served refreshments which were /ready enjoyed by all. The surprise of the evening came when a little while dog came walking into the ~( wm beating a white envelope. He was siezed and the note taken. It read' Esther and Rolland, June <>, ipjg," Congratulations and best wishes were 'hen extended to the prospective In ide. Miss Esther Fuhrman. She is a daughter of Mrs. Drusilla Fuhrman and is employed in the offices of the Schafer Company. Rolland Sprung the groom elect, Is the son, of Mr. and Mrs. Nathau Spiunger., He han been employed as a teacher In the Jefferson high school. Mm. M. J. Fuhrman, Mrs. Mary Cook, .Mrs. Drusilla Fuhrman, and Mrs. Ed Spangler compline section number one of the society, who were responsible for the evening's entertainment. ■ —— o i (*— — Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Porter, 131(1 West Monroe street, are the parents of a girl ’baby, which was born this morning, Friday, May 18. al the Adams County Memorial hospital. This is the second child in the Porter family. James Marion is the name which has been given to the new son which was born Wednesday, to Mr. and Mrs. Amos Ketchum, at the Adams County Memorial hospifetl. o — Ssgl • Legion Troop Hears Mr, Vance O. L. Vance, of this city, spoke to the American Legion Boy Scout of which Russell Owen and John D. Aber ate Scoutmasters, at the Legion ball last night. Mr. Vance spoke on “The Indians and Early History cf Adams

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County.'' Mr. Vance talked on the rebellion of Pontiac and then gave a short description of early history of Adams county. The tioop expressed Its desire to have Mr. Vance return soon and deliver another historic talk. o ——— COURT HOUSE Marriage Licenses Lewis S. Armstrong, banker, Geneva to Marcella Kern, Decatur. Orders Real Eestate Sold hi the estate of John Wagoner, the real estate -was ordered sold In sepa (ate tracks. ITALIA LANDS AT KINGS BAT Kings Bay, Splizenbergen, May IS tU.R) The polar dirigible Italia arrived here at 10 A. M. today after a 68hour flight over Arctic seas. The Italia landed in calm wealner, with the Sun shining brightly. General Umbel to Nobile, the ship's, commander, announced that he had no "especial'' discoveries north ( f Nova Zebla or in 'the vicinity of Franz Josef land. Nobile said he might start for the ' North Pole Sunday. • ■ —o Bluffton Man Catches 22-I’ound Carp In River Bluffton, May 18—(U.K)— Floyd Pet- ■ zel employed at the Peoples Dairy in I this city, is thought to hold the chant -It pionship belt, when it comes to catch ing carp from the Wabash river. He I hooked a 22-ppund carp Wednesday afternoon while fishing undec the traction bridge. The "Wabash Special"! measeurs nearly three feet in length; i to be axact just 35 inches. Petzel takes the championship belt for this season away from Ray Kirschner, who is said I to have been holding the record with a 15-pound "sewer trout" he hooked a I i few days ago in the Wabash river near i this city. ■ o r-Real-Silk Hosiery, 3 pair for $1.00; 50c Bow Ties, 3 for SI.OO —Vance & Linn. ——————■■

STRIKING MINERS STAND BY UNION 'Bicknell. Ind., May 18—<U.R) -Cool miner* iu lite Bicknell field are determined to stand by their union despite months of privation during which they have been aided by the Union and the public through gift* of money, food and clothing. Members of three local unions employed at as ninny mines of the Knox C nsolidated Coal company which recently failed In an attempt to open the pits under an order of Judge Linn D. H.ty of Marion superior court, Indianapolis, have issued a statement in which tliey arraign Edward D. L gsdon, company receiver. The men refused to work tor the scale fixed by the court as it was below that of Jacksonville agreement. Logsdon declared tho wot keys were being "misled" by officials of their union. Tlte locaj members, referring to the "misled'' statement, declare: “We want it understood that we are uot being tritsled by our officials. w%au at least ot average intelligent' and are capable of deciding for ourselves. "Union men resent the use or at tempted misuse in court of false re-

~~ " —, . . _j 1 I Announcing | I formal Opening of I I Central Electric I Company | Decatur’s ■ I New Electric Store I I Commencing Saturday, May 19th I Commencing tomorrow, Saturday, and continuing one week is our formal opening. We cordially invite you to come and inspect our fine new store, I i and look over the scores of electrical appliances—appliances that make the work of the house wife pleasant and easy and add many years to the period of her youth. These are all quality products at lowest possible prices. I Favors and Attendance Prizes b 'There will be flowers for the ladies and other features to make the occasion a memorable one. All attending the formal opening will be eligible for attendance prizes. The following electric appliances will be given away free: Handsome Electric Percolator Set Electric Toaster Electric Heating Pad Electric Iron I A Partial List Os Our Products I B t Slagle Radios Electric Ranges Radio Accessories Electric Refrigerators Electrical Appliances Fishing Tackle Washing Machines Golf Clubs and Supplies I Central Electric Co. I 103 N. Second Street B Open Evenings Until 9 P. M. B II

ceiveruhlp by Mr. Lossdon and his coal company In their attempt to operate their mines and ignore union men who worked In the mtuea and made these coal properties what they are." —o — Mis. Fritz Rudis, of Elyria Ohio, who has been visiting lu Van Wert for the last several days, is expected to at rive in Decatur this evening, for a visit with Mrs. Amy Bockman and family and Mr.-aud M'S- Harry Knapp, West Monrce street. Mrs. Millard Baumgartner visited Thursday evening with her daughter. Miss Jaunita Baumgartner, who is a nurse in training at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayue. "If I had my way about it a feller with inackeral eyes, a cow lick, anshirt open at th' neck, couldn' get a license t marry,” declared Constable Plum, t'day, in explainin' how easy it is t' detect a potential wife murderer. Th' worst waste o’ breath, next t* playin' a saxaphone, is advisin a son. Abe Martin, Indianapolis News. Miss Buelah Douglas who was injured some time ago in sn automobile accident, was moved, Thursday, from the Adams County Memorial hospital

to the Wm. Flngland residence. 10U South Eleventh street. o Berne Baby Otes Betne May 18 —(Special— A boy baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Win-

Potato Special In order to clean up all our Seed Potatoes and make room for more feed we will offer them at the following price: Certified Bill Spuds $1.65 bushel; 2'j bushel bags $4.00 Pyramid Brand $1.25 bushel; 2'A bushel bags $3.00 Buy your requirements now. Plant what you like and eat the rest as they all make choice eating stock Reed Elevator Co. « 722 MonrotwSL Phone 233

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teregg, at the Hossman hospital, Tburs day noon died shortly after birth. The mother is reported to be doing uicely however. — — -o— —— Get the Habit—Trade at Home. It Pays