Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 3, Decatur, Adams County, 3 January 1929 — Page 3

Mayor Os Seymour Is Claimed By Death Seymour, Ind., .Inn. U.R, Funeral services for Mayor Charles E Miles, of Seymour, Who died here after an extended UlnoHM wit, b<> h<-l<J I'rirlay afternoon. y Miles wan well known .1 a railroad man t.hioiiKhoui Indiana ami Illinois, having h¥ld various posts in both Btatea. AH offket of the city will be coned until after the funeral Friday. It was announced that his successor will be selected within ten days. — S¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥»¥¥K * HOSPITAL NOTES * W¥¥¥¥¥¥ * ¥ ¥ * * S Mrs, J. L. Kocher. who unde: weal a major operation. Wednesday morning at the Adams County Memorial hospital, is getting along nicely. Mrs. Les.ie 11. Smith, Pirne, underwent a major operation, this morning, at the Adams County Memorial hospital. Baby Marie Catheiine Shaek’ley. daughter of Mr and Mrs. Ray Shackley of 124 South Tenth street, is a medical patient at the local hospital. The baby is seriously ill. EuDella Cloviene Litse, three yearold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Luse. of North Seventh street, who was taken to the hospital, yesterday afternoon, for medical treatment, remains very ill. Miss Bertha Johns ami Mrs. Lawrence Green were disifiissed from the Adams County Memorial hospital today, and removed to their tespective homes. 4—■ — o Would Change Language Danish was the official and literary language of Norway from the time <1 the union with Denmark until the be ginning of the Nineteenth century. Al though the classics of Norway are written In Dano-Norwegian. there Is a linguistic national movement called the Landsmanl, which aims to root out the Dano-Norwegian and make Landsman! the national language of the whole of Norway. — ( > AVIATION SCORES BRILLIANTLY IN ENDURANCE TEST <CONTIN'VE!I> <»v nvm fuel was transferred in 7 minutes. Only once has the transfer of fuel been maired by an accident. Spatz was burned slightly when the hose sprayed gasoline over the plane cabin yesterday. Lieut. Elwood Quesada was overcome by the fumes. Mkv- o For the Sick and Criminal Blackwell's island is a narrow, rocky Island in the East river, between Manhattan and Long Island, and forms part of New York city. It is about a mile and a half long by one-eighth mile wide, and is used exclusively for the fona!, institutions and hospitals under charge qf the city rs New York. Custom Is Old One There is evidence of the custom m saying grace before meals being i.t> served as earlr as the Third century n ~ Perhaps All Are Right Some penpie think the radio is n toy, some find it 11 blessing, to othe.V it is merely one more nuisance and yet others make It a cause and a crusade.—Woman’s Home Companion. . o Prefer Candy to Books The American Booksellers associa tion Ims recently calculated that In the United Stales twice ns much money is spent for candy its sot hooks —6.9 pounds of candy are sold sot each volume of reading matter. JjG- o Alaska’s Long Coastline The coastline of Alaska is longet than the Atlantic and Pacific coast lines of the United States pul togeth er. In nautical tidies they measure: Alaska. 4.123; Atlantic coastline, 1. 773; Pacific. 1.571. - o Held Mice Hat Trees Field inice gnaw the bark from E orchard trees, and kill many by gir dling them In a single winter they damage nurseries near Rochester, N Y„ tu the extent of SlCO.tmo. o— — Aids Protein in Wheat Protein content of winter wheat may be increased one-third or more by ap plication of sodium nitrate to the field when the wheat is heading, the De partmerit of Agriculture says. Another Change Noted The effort to keep straight used to be a moral struggle instead of a diet — San Francisco Chronicle. lEKteMi (> Calls for Large Cast Thete ere about 600 performers !he Oberammergau "Passion Play" •Xioca tn twtsrortune Obstacles create character and misfortune often sharpens Intent genius. —D VV. Cnthell MW ° Get the Habit —Trade at Home, It Pays

Pays Debt in Frozen Lake ft * M * Zvs. *■ * > ' all ■'*! r—lSlt ' r" - "JBL r a I ifc ; J « '.'SKki .wwiwxm ' -art. jwaiwiaw——mw' J. L. King, who bet on Al Smith for President. The loser had to bathe in Lake Michigan during January, providing lake would be frozen. Here Is King about to take his icy plunge at beach in Hammond. Ind.

Steamer Sends Out Distress Signals New Yoik. Jan. 3 —(UP) —The Chatham, Mass., station of the radio marine eorporati n today advised receipt of distress signals from the steamship Kobe at 38.45 degrees north and 52.12 Degrees West. The message said t ie Kobe had a broken rudder. The steamship Angelina De Larriuaga was reported enroute t: assist the Kobe. o Member Os Catholic High Team Becomes 111 Art Miller, foi ward on the Decatnr Catholic high sc.ic 1 basketball team, became ill I'uesday afternoon at Anderson and was taken to the hospital in that city, according to lep rts received ill this city. The baskcton.ll team continued its trip to ShelbyvU* le yesteiday minus Art. who, according to physicians, was suffering from the influenza. It was stated this morning that, in all probabilities. Miller would be able I to return home with the team this af-| te: noon. It is ihc first case of inlTnanza to invade the team this year. —o —— for Today Truth is the bi nd />!. union and the ' basis of human happiness. Without ‘ this virtue, there is no reliance upon language, no confidence In friend-.hip, no security in prom ses and oaths.— | Collier. o By Force ot Habit •■Hands up!” growled Hit- tough luilidit. "Go on. you bum.” replied the flintier secund lieutenant, "you salute first.”—Detroit News. —— 0 —— Some Problem Wlmt do you suppose those old Knights, dressed In those suits ot ar nior. did about it when they were the victims ot the cussed chiggers? o Old Carpet Center The carpet industry existed in Au uusson (France), a city celebrated sot its manufacture of carpets, as early ns 1531.

Avoid the Flu! I Fill Your Nose With SI-NOK :j) I Keep the Air Passages Clear » ' ’ » WmL'’ ,» F Thousands Recognize This Great Preventive At the first sign of sneezing, stoppage of the nose or . other indication, flood the nasal passages with thi«» JHBLk—marvelous preparation.' Use SI-NOK frequently—there f banker i-rmsks si-nob ’ are no harmful ingredients in it. It will save you money ££ ~R wßnt' l y t had a tcrrlble coM . ■ and protect your health. Use SI-NOK JR. for children. 57. and hi that I could no lonijir ■ r - remain at my desk. One of our H customers recommended SI-NOK JFN r.:. w aJmost instantaneous relief. 1 n e* vl K .in ■ F '*Ma soon began to feel so good that pK “ ’ S MS H JIBS' iK th? thought of going home wa» |B 75c st .9 Good SSrT 4 1“ 2 Oa « CM nf sl&I ™m? & "JI X f DmgisU | Prevention- & tt*to | I’. . ? DEAN BARRETT, Cashier. II Maple Road State Bank. M J Indian apolis.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1929.

Myers Company Employes And Stockholders Banquet Stockholders and employes of the John T. Myers and Son Clothing Co., of Bluffton and Decatur, had a banquet and business meeting in tills city Wednesday night. J. T. Myers, president of the concern, presided, and reviewed the year's business. Plans were made for the coming year and the annual "Mellon” was cut. -•— o School’s Long History The oldest boarding school in England is considered to be St. Peter's school. York, which was founded iu 627 and became a boarding school under Albert the Wise about 740.

You cannot be attractive 'without a clear skin * '•Jr.-* . ■ - ♦ Everybody wants to be at- ~ tractive. It is a great and just ambition. But no one can be at- : tractive without a clear skin—you know that. Do you realize the importance of rure, rich in preserving the aMBwFI t.ealth, and that the .source of most akin disorders is in the blood? 1 X. '' Remove the cause, which is not d in the skin itself, and pimples, + ■ boils, eczema and that sallow complexion will disappear. , ~ of cases, as testified to m unsolicYou may have tried many things ited letters of gratitude. without relief. Why not try S.S.S.? ~g g g c]eared my skin of pim . S.S.S. is extracted from the fresh pies and blackheads. I think it a roots of medicinal plants and herbs, ” lost wonderful blood medicine, and gives to Nature what she needs Severe l of my friends are taking it in building you up so that your sys- a h aret F tem throws off the cause. ® ’ 1 All drug stores sell S.S.S. in two For more than TOO years S.S.S. sizes. Get the larger size. It is has been giving relief in thousands more economical. C C C [appeU \onykvJ — great tonic a 4 * clear skin comes from within

Motor Express Depot At Berne Is Closed Berne, Jan. !!. (Specuil)The motor express depot which Ims been operated here on Behring street for several months, Ims been discontinued. The largo t.iickn used by the loea. branch of the Sara Zeffrin Motor Express company, have been called in by the home office at South Bend, for repair. Carl Burley, who had charge of the local depot, has also gone to South Bend, where he will be employed. The company specialized in hauling furniture. —o — - Honorary Fraternities Admitted To Earlham For the fit st time in Its existence of ninety years, Ear.ham college at Richmond. Indiana, is to have Greek letter iratenities,’ President David M. Edwards announces, but they will be honor organizations only. "Social fraternities are first of all totally undemocratic and have no place on a campus of this sort,” President Edwards declared in the announcement. o Embarrassing Popularity A popular young couple can get so many and such splendid wedding pres ents that it Is a burden to find room for them.—Exchange. o Watch Acts as Calendar An oblong wristlet watch made re cently measures only one Inch by one and one-half. It records not only the time, hut. In addition, the day of the week, the month, the date, nnd the phases of the moon. The last four records are contained in small circles on the dial. Tartan of Eastern Origin The tartan Is a very old form ot cloth. Its pattern of weaving being well known among the Eastern nations of the world. One of the earliest mentions of the tartan In Scottish records Is In 1471 in the account books c f the treasurer of King James HI. o — Mr. E. Van Fossen, of Winc.n t Lake, was a guest New Years day, of the D. N. Erwin home. o , Road Employes In Miami County Have Two Bosses Peru, Tnd., Jan. 3. — U.P' — Miami county road employes remained in doubt today as to which boss, Charles S. Loucks, deposed but militant highway superintendent i:r FiVtnk McGuire, recently appointed to till Loucks place had the right to issue official orders. Loucks, after being found guilty of malfeasance in office and discharged, received his second setback yesterday when he found the door of his office locked against him.

Discarded Clothing Is Wanted For Poor Children A I'cipiesl for outgrow: clothing., to be distributed among poor chlldri n of , the county, hits Iteen issued by Mt: Mabel Myers, county al tendance of llcer. Outgrown eothlng, shoes, boots Ulule. wear, etc , will be gladly uci-epl ed as there are many poor children in the county who are unable to attend school on cohl days because, of the lack of warm clothing. Anyone having same uro requested to tall Mrs. Myers at the county sup<-rinten dent's office, telephone 572, and arrangements wil be made to take cate of the donation. Even Wiser Samuel Johnson said to hlmselt that he knew almost ns much nt sixteen ns lie did at fifty-three; but he didn't chiim to have understood all lie knew as well. Get the Habit —Trade at Home, It Pays

C. A. Douglas Co SOUTH OF COURT HOUSE DECATUR, INDIAN A Offering a World of Values for SATURDAY, JAN. sth This store invites you to take advantage of its great specials, carefully selected and arranged for Saturday. You’ll profit in every purchase you make so turn your steps in direction of these savings. Note the Savings! Come Running! LOOK! READ! I SAVE! Shirts Plaid Blankets I Coats Thread Mens Wool Flannel ’ Double Bed Size, ■J. & I’. Coats Thread, Shirts, Navy Blue and heavy warm blanket I White or Black, all Tan _ I numbers, spool $1.79 * i - S9 4c Blankets | Q;IL . reunion Suits Part Wool $4.95 I , p.,.-nn <ilk Zvy weight 0 Plaids, Special 1 fa!l shades ’ si,k $2.98 I $2.98 '| 29c , J i I I pair for SI.OO Sweaters. ■ Blankets 8 Mens Part Wool I $1.98 Double Bed Size 1 Rain Boots Sweaters, shawl col- I B.ankets. extra size, I Ladies Low Cut Rain lars, two pockets I extra weight I 3 Boots, tweed uppers, mB " turn back cuffs, high $1.39 I $1.69 I |or l o.vh„, ( ..; a ; s Blankets SL9B BISSE shell, one pieee put ■ Special bed size I I 'iweed Zippers,, Fancy zt» fw 0 I I tuin back cuffs, high Q $5.95 | | $1.98 J r r %9' Q o | Union Suits ! Outing Flannel I | I "Tool anX™"“ | in. .vide, extra 5 Slippers t all sizes u S heavy firm weave ” _ Ladies Arch Support Li outing, checks and E n Slippers, combination QO i i stripes, .yard g last, straps, ties, pat- & g ent or kid leather shirts I 14c $3.95 RLTSTS , ..<*«« Work Shoes Ladies rlanelette ~ ... . .. sizes , Mens Work Shoes, all Gowns good heavy 95C brand shoes ' Jackets 89C $1.98 Mens Lined Jackets— S O X $2.98, $3.7.> Heavy Flannel Lined. k .. Arfirsi in heavy 8 oz. Blue ?y° n . ien J hl ant . . ~ ‘ , Dpnim Wool Sox, all new Mens 4 buckle all rubfall shades her or cloth top SL9B 48c • Union Suits Work Sox Mens Heavy Ribbed Mens Wo r k Sox, r Pit Boots Union Suits Rockford, Brown or Mens Ball Band I Blue mix Felt Boots 98c 10c $4.25 Plaid Blankets Lisle Hose Oxfords Wool nap P aid ®’ Misses Fine Lisle Mens Tan or Black heavy warm blanket. Hf>se C()| w k Dregs Oxfords . New satin bound edges Grain peaeh faH gtyles $2.79 | 12c $3.45 C. A. -Douglas Co.

COLDS MAY DEVELOP INTO FLU from Flu May Weaken Your System and Lead to Serious Trouble You can stop them now with Creo- the stomach, is absorbed into the mulsion, an emulsified creosote that is blood, attacks the seat of the trouble pleasant to take. Creomulsion is a anil checks the growth of the germs, medical discovery with two-fold ac- Creomulsion is guaranteed satisfaction; it soothes and heals the inflamed tory in the treatment of coughs from membranes and inhibits germ growth. colds, bronchitis and minor forms of Os ali known drugs creosote is rec- bronchial irritations, and is excellent ognized by high medical authorities fur building up the system after colds as one of the greatest healing agencies or flu. Money refunded if not refer coughs from colds and bronchial lieved after taking according tu direcirritations. Creomulsion contains, in tions. Ask your druggist. Creomuladdition to creosote, other healing tion may help you avoid flu. but ia elements which soothe and. heal the not sold as a flu remedy. If you have inflamed membranes and stop the ir- fever, or think you may have the flu, ritation, while the creosote goes on to sec your doctor immediately, (adv.) CREOMULSION ZOZ? COUGH retire th A T HANG ON DEMOCRAT WANT ADS GET RESULTS

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