Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 217, Decatur, Adams County, 13 September 1928 — Page 3

ieuers from EX-DECATURITES Tacomft • WflHhiimton, Sept. sth. 1928. to the Boys that learned Z acrobatic stunts on ShaltS sawdust pile: ' d siting, to 'he Girls that Xht * ,n a thre : davs battle over the high boar fence ,he old school grounds. OD . no particular desire for a Ln to my boyhood days, yet pleasant memories crowd my mind as 1 M * ® n the early history of Decatur. r Mv early school days wer« brightt with an unfading light that and when through the c onspiracy ' M r Quinn and Dan Cupid I was d Drived of my greatly adored teacher I felt like going to war. About a ,' later, on hearing that a baby had Lived in the Quinn household. I Led upon the inconsequential event t 0 once again bask in the smile of Mrs Quinn. I rapped at the door. It opened There was the smile, the light of those wonderful brown eyes and the kindly word. I said "How is Frenchie." There was an explosion of laughter which I couldn't very well account for and then I was invited in t 0 , ee the child in his crib. I lied like a lot of other Decaturltes when 1 said "he’s nice” and got out feeling that maybe I did something 1 shouldn't. But I suspect that I was the first if not the last to call your distinguished citizen that endearing, if not dignified name-Frenchie. If time would permit, I should like to describe to the benighted citizens of the present day the process by which Mike Smith used to convert the wood ashes which farmers sold and delivered to him at six cents a bushel into lye—black salts and pearl ash. But I will forbear and store my memories of the old ashery at the north end of town for another occasion. Hoping the finest of weather may be afforded the people of Decatur through the week of your celebration I beg to be remembered by my many friends of Decatur's yesterday. Respectfully, J. C. Dorwin. Cleveland. Ohio Sept. 10, 1928. Mr. Roy Archbold, Chairman of Invitation Committee, Decatur, Indiana. My Dear Roy: “The Old Home Week" invitation arrived while I was on a vacation. I am planning on being at Decatur the latter part of this week. Thanks a lot for letting me know about this. Charles L. Archbold. Dr. Roy Archbold: I am a little slow in knowing what 1 want to do about Old Home Week —and not living so many miles away. I distinctly remember 16 years ago —my oldest son—then a baby—now a big six footer—cut two teeth that week—and I was up with him every night. Am going to try and come over Friday. If you have any banquet of any sort going on that day, will be glad to sing for you and all Old Homers. Just drop me a line about it. Sincerely, Florence Sprunger Starr. Jackson Heights, N. Y. City. Dr. Roy Archbold, Sept. 3, 1928 Chairman Invitation Committee, Old Home Week," Decatur, Indiana. My Dear Doctor: Your letters of invitation to “Old Home Week" were received and I thank you and your committee for having been remembered. It will be Impossible for me to attend but hope 'hat my father and perhaps a sister °r two may be able to be there to represent our family. M’e left Decatur in 1893 moving to wfayette, Indiana, jnd although I ave lived in three other states be«re coming to New York, Decatur eems more like home to me than well L Wh u re else ' Decatur . with its ilk. k”? S ° Cial ties be tween the fams„.mWbo haVe lived there, tnwnL 0 n ' e ' more like “ southern D „ nn , han ° ne in ,he north - Southern osonhv L'?. learne(l more of the philtradht ° f Ving than we of northern busy A Wh " seem ' n,any of us too Y „. cu,tiva tion of friendships, troi/i? n , Deeatur h ave gone to the UP ai th and ‘ he PXPense of catur n h Pe ° Ple who ever called Goto an e ’u a “ d invltlng them back 10 » n Old Home Week." bonM n ak . eB > one Prolld t 0 bave been " in B neh a town. thrown? 8 . t|U ‘ te a thrill t 0 dr,vc hing in t, i tatur tbe ,aa t Sunday evehours as h'** t 0 BtOp for about two p "'d sLn L” 1 ® ° f my C0ll8i «. Mrs. I missed ' ■ 1 ime Was llmited and in old Dent fact of being again AIL Patl "' was a great treat. tossful "Old ’h Wi " h y °" a most BUC ’ ,o 'hank you Week ” and agai “ Most Sincerely, O. J. Dorwin. L , Roy Archbold, ; o M r Home In w C ° mm,ttee - L. I)ew Dr. Archbold: e cordial invitation to attend "Old

Home Week in Decatur, has been received. IJ would Indeed give me pleasure to be present and join with old friends in celebrating the interesting occasion, but it is with regret I write you, I can not come. It has often been said that our school days, are the happiest days, and In many ways 1 think this is true —I know the memories of my school days, during the four years spent In Decatur, when my father was pastor of the Presbyterian church are fragrant. Sending greetings to those who perhaps will remember me as a school girl of long ago. and witli many good wishes for the success of "Old Home Week." I am yours sincerely, Grace A. Reynolds. Blaystown, N. .1. Tacoma, Washinton, Sept sth 1928. Mr. Roy Archbold. Decatur, Indiana. Dear Friend Roy: I am envious of the people who shall gather at Decatur to celebrate the days of yore in good old Adams County. I am writing you rather than my estyemed friend French Quinn, the secretary, because I fear the letter would never be scanned by other eyes, should I send it to him because of his extreme modesty or madness and what I have said about him. I am sending these letters to you through my daughter Mrs. Margaret Asperstand who will be in Decatur during the week September 10 to 15, There is also a possibility of my son J. R. Dorwin meeting her ami enjoying the festivals Very Truly Your Friend J. C. Dorwin. Mansfield, Ohio August 14. 1928. Mr. Roy Archbold: Itear Friend I want to thank you. and the committee and all the kind friends in Decatur, for the loving invitation you have given me to attend Old Home Week in Decatur. Sorry I can not be with you at that time. Again I thank you. •Mrs. Ida M. Suttles Pittsburgh. Pa.. Sept. 1, 1928. Dr. Roy Archbold, Chairman of Invitation Committee, “Old Home Week in Decatur", Decatur, Ind. Dear Friend Roy: This will acknowledge receipt of your kind invitation of the Citizens of my old boyhood home to spend the week of September 10th to 15th inclusive, with them, and enjoy "Old Home Week in Decatur". At the present time, 1 do not believe it will be possible for me to spend more than one day with you. if that much, as it so happens that the week of September 10th to 15tb, will be a rather busy week for me. I can assure you that if there is any opportunity to get to Decatur and participate in this celebration, I will be only too glad to do so. Very Truly yours, R. A. Knoff, San Bernardino, Cali Aug. 30 '2B. “Old Home Week In Decatur." Decatur, Indiana. cub Mr. Roy Archbold, Chairman: It was quite a pleasant surprise to receive an invitation to attend the “Old Home Week" back in Decatur, my old home town, and 1 wish to thank you very kindly for your remembrance of me. Perhaps there are still some one living there who knew me; my maiden name was Martha Fritze. I lived with my widowed mother, two sisters and four brothers in Decatur for some time. As I scan the names of the various committees I recall this and that face, and would certainly be very glad to attend your "home coming", but the distance, and many other circumstances make it impossible to be with you, however, you have our best wishes for a happy re-union of as many as can attend. My husband joins me in extending ta you all severally, and collectively, continued success. Sincerely, Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Lankow Nampa. Idaho Sept. 7, 1928. Dr. Roy Archbold Dear Sir. As am not able to be at the “Old home week in Decatur" my childhood home, will write a few lines. I was born and raised at what was known at the “Old Limberlost*’ or old Buffalo in 1857, May 26. I am 71 years of age. Moved in '65 to Decatur with my parents T. L. Wilson, who formed a partnership with Wilson and Jackson lumber and milling company. Likely some of the old timers will remember the 3 rafts/loaded with heading and Walnut lumber. One had 25 thousands heading, one 75.'" and 100 thousand shipped to Fort Wayne to Hemphil and Argo, if Clate Dorwin is living he can relate the affair to you all as he went over the "mill dam" or Beever Dam in a skift, the Captains of these rafts were Dan Jackson, Manwel Woods and my father. One of my most vivid remembrances was the explosion of the "Hi Shackley Wheel Co. plant as we lived directly across the street. One man who had worked for father; “Tobaco BILE FLO.WS V ia nature’s antiseptic. M B VVlj It purifies and lubricates the ** intestines, and keeps the bßj HnH bowels clean. Stop using VV SaVlB strong, harsh physics when _ constipated, bilious or head* «« achy and take Lane's Pills. JB »B » They start bile flowing and clean the intestines. Mild and pleasant in action. At A dAkV good dealers. 26 cents. Sold by Zimmerman Drug Shop

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1928.

Wins in National Derby - —..H.1l —I M.11.1S I »l J - x I 1 n ’ 13 /■ L - J A ...; • M vW I m f * i IS < ■r* *=■ Hi ! i o .-■&w Top. Ed Ballough, of Chicago (right), pilot, and 71-year-old Capt. Dickinson. “Santa Claus" of the air, who were first of Class B air racers to arrive in Los Angeles. Lower left. Bob Cantwell, who Jed Class C into Oklahoma City, and lower right, Tex Rankin, who lost Ms cat mascot, but nevertheless led the Class A field at Yuma, Arizona.

Burt" was killed another Mike Westberger was also in the explosion. I was working under Charley Baker a few days before this happening. My father, unde Joe Burdge and myself were there within a few minutes after to help rescue the injured and dead, 1 have one sister Mrs. Ida Shank who now lives at Monroeville, whome I have not seen for over 50 years. Would like to speak of a few school mates Jim and John France, Dick Townsend, Jessie Allison. Lina Lytlile and an old teacher Frank Crabbs, and if any of these are living would love to hear from them. A few older ones at that time were. Jess Nimlkft. and son John. John Clawford and son. Billy Niblick. Dr. Sourg, John King "Sheriff Dave King Penneltou Rice, Dave Studabaker, Phill Stoops, John Shubb. John Blood. Jud Hill. Editor of Decatur paper. My brother and myself helped to haul the pressed brick for the Court House also hauled brick for Catholic Church, also hauled one slab that went into the vault of the Adams Co. Bank. I have now a cousin there Al Burdg. a barber. I would like to hear from any of

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these old time friends, will be glad to answer and do want to be remembered by all. I do hope there will be more such gatherings and may be I can enjoy being there some day. I like to mention of being present at the time of the sad death cf Dave Studabaker by drowning, there are many more things that come to my mind but cannot mention all if it is possible surely woiilfl appreciate a copy of the Decatur paper. z I would surely love to be with you all. Yours for an enjoyable time B. Wilson R. R. 4 Nampa, Idaho. Warsaw, Ind.. August 14. 1928 Dear Friend: 'We thank yon for your kind invitation to your "Home Coming and we are glad to know that we have some friends back there that haven't forgot us. We would be pleased very much to attend your home coming and we will try at least to come for one day. Sincerely Yours E. H. Nidelinger and Wife. o Get the Habit—Trade at Home. It Pay*

j I r ,--r iiilF ■rH I IB Ml EnTT I, See this special ESSE# f chassis display ll and the costly tar way it is built The most important part of your car—is the part you never see! But now we are especially displaying an Essex chassis to show the costly, fine-quality way it is built. If you could place it — first, beside a *3,000 make of chassis—and then beside a chassis in the Essex price range —you would have dramatic, visual proof of the fine-car Essex construction, as distinguished from the practice of cars in its price field. You would find the same steering wheel of hard rubber and steel core in Essex and the *3,000 car .You would find the same Timken tapered wheel bearings, the same roller tappet bearings, the tame use of five cross members in the rigid frame. Cars of Essex price class usually economize with mushroom tappet bearings, ordinary roller bearings in the wheels, and three cross members in the frame. Aside from such self-evident superiorities as its brilliant performance, beauty and quality that you can see and feel in the very upholstery, the wheel you handle and the hardware you touch — please compare with any car—the advantages we have itemized here because thev speak for the complete quality way’ in which tlie new Essex Super-Six is built—things seen or unseen. fob Detroit Buyers can pay for cars out of income at lowest available charge •or interest, handling and isurance P. KIRSCH & SON Corner Second and Jackson Sts. Phone 335 ■ ■ ’ Get Your Dollar’s Worth GRANDMOTHER reads the latest market prices—- “ Lands sakes alive!” she exclaims, “why, when I was young we didn’t have to pay half so much." Yes, in “the good old days” milk sold at five cents a quart, potatoes at forty cents a bushel, sugar twenty-five pounds for a dollar, and so on. And, in ‘ the good old days” a laborer was paid a dollar a day or possibly a dollar and a quarter. But who wants to go back to “the good old da vs”? Not you-not me. % a Prices are higher now, but wages arc higher too. You pay more, but the goods you buy are of better material, they are better made, thev last longer. Even footstuffs are better. Inspection and extra care insure their quality. The dollar can still buy a dollar’s worth. Read the advertising in the newspapers and you will find that they will help your dollars go a long way. Advertising tells you where vou can get full value for your money. The young housewife of today shops even more intelligently than “grandma,” for the advertisements are her guides, they make her a competent judge of values. Merchandise must be good or it couldn't be advertised. Read the advertisements and get your dollar's worth. Decatur Daily Democrat I ■■iiiniwiw w iimb—iih ■ i ■ irauaiaMMMMEsi

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