Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 12 February 1929 — Page 3

tocsin news . m „Tw. w Mwn pn, ' ,r ; "" i nner Sunday. Mr. and r”‘ M1 " Kr " igb X'X Mr “ J . nvilh' Saturday, and aire *T«" ‘>"l Mt- and q'u'ulay l« honor of M f« r dln "j., birthday anniversary, * nos* Hough and dnughte Mrnn rkn a t'* Mr*. Frank Gavel and MOT ir of Fort Wayne. ■»" Fran vs l-eary Chaffer nndaMra “Usunday aft-rnum with " li,y Tm s X" l * I,ie ‘ lle< Os BlUtf ?.r Mr. » nd , , M Lindeman enterw«"'' *«- Ru,h f rnrt Wayne. (iHnan. o w j Rupr ight enterM L tor dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mr*. ,alnfd Adi roft and Margaret Jean Fan* , Fort Wayne, and Mr. and sas\i5 as \i My- 90 “ BiUy 01 Ec*> ol Mr* Aalph Porter enter'lr'i t dinner, Sunday, Mr. and lainPd n k Porter Miss Mary Porter, £“carl Mcßride. Harold Porter. ’m/S Mt-'S-tenee Breiner and hildren Eugepe and Betty, ot Peteri'“werf - dinner guests. Sunday, of ’ j Mr» Jar. Breiner. "vtanes Frieda Merriman and Edna Drum, of Decatur, were guests. Thurs--1 „i-ht of Mrs. Claude Kreigh. and Mrs- Ira Mcßr.de of Adams County were guests. Thursday night ol Mr' and Mrs. Ralph Porter. Mrs Earl Sowards was a snpner nest Thursday evening, of her Aunt Mrs. May Edington, of Bluffton. Rev. and Mis. Pugh, ot Creigville were supper guests. Wednesday of Mr and Mrs. C. E- Potter ' Mr and Mrs. I. W. Wasson and daughters Opal and Gladys. Mrs Wm. Kleinknight. Mrs. W H. Sowards ami Peary Schaffer, of Tocsin, and Mr. and Mrs Wendell Wasson, of Fort Wayne attended the funeral services of Eugene James, ten day old son of Mr. and Mrs. 'William Sowards, of Bluffton The child had been weakly since birth. Surviving are the parents William and Irene Lockwgod Sowards. Two brothers are deceased. Miss Pauline Potter was a dinner guest, Sunday, of Miss Pauline Hecklev south of Tocsin. Mrs. Claude Kreigh were visitors in Decatur Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ella Dailey son James and daughter Mary motored to Fort Wayne,, Sunday, to see James Sturgis, who is seriously ill with double pneumonia at the Lutheran Hospital. They found him slightly improved. Miss Nina Garton, of Fort Wayne, spent Sunday with her mother Mrs. Margaret Garton. Wm. Kleinknight is on the sick list suffering with a heavy cold. Mrs. Orel Beckley will entertain the Willing Workers class at her home south of Tocsin, Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Potter entertained for dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs Alvia Potter and children Dores, Wilma, and Berline. Earl Plummer, of Fort Wayne, spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Will Plummer. Mr. and Mrs. Arba Breiner spent Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Dora Myers of Echo. Mrs. Lehr Dawson and children, of Detroit, is visiting with friends north of Tocsin. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ramsey were guests, Sunday afternoon, ot Mr. and Mrs. Robert Green, of Kinksland. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Strohm spent the week-end with relatives near Berne. *— MODERN ETIQUETTE By ROBERTA LEE Q- What is the only one stereotyped phrase that best society accepts in acknowledgement of an introduction? A. “How do you do?” Q- Does the father stand in line with the mother and daughter w-hen receiving at a coming-out party? A. No. Q- What is the highest form of courtesy? A. The dinner invitation. o For Protection Little Evelyn, age three, much interested in her mother’s sewing, noticed that she had not put on her thimble. When her mother stopped her work for a moment, Evelyn looked U P and said: "What’s the matter, mother, did you stick or hurt yourself with the needle? You better put your funnel on." o _. Cheese as Staple food ,S regarded as the staple Mg! !„,T countries bec “use of its rich in 'u vulue ’ 11 ls especially Is rn T tamine A. in Switzerland it cause ofT al “ OSt univ eraally beexceed* Pr ° teiD content - which and io f tbe proteln of average meat value i« Z* C 6 tha ’ ot 3ggs ' !ts calory food I/™ 11 er ,ban that of an ? ot her “nd^ve^X PerhapS nUtS ’ butter> o!l u vep y fnt meats. First Hint to Parents tlle . cW,d 8 face eastward, self 06 ° ur great advocates of mlTht? reSS L On - but we ’ ve seen some Ina r B °° d resu * ts come from turn°Wo SM 8 e e j t ournaT rd ° CCaßl ° nally -

Honor Memory Os Martyred President ______ t ■ “A#? I - HV.. 4*”en*sn*ai v<’—wniwlw 1 EiL rwjr W.—VancVt • * </>,. . * ,_ -- rf s ' a lifeMiks ~ \ _ *. ? _a3r

Photo shows, above, the log cabin at Hodgensville, Ky.. where Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth president of the United States, was born February 1:.. 180?, ".nd below. President Lincoln reading to his son, Thomas (Tad).

Honored at 81 kWK ®T >? ‘ ,;.x I* I f* 'W «Os u k w;a ml Bl < "A- <W K 4 .3|L vwW Here is a fine study of Nathan Straus, eminent Jewish philanthropist and cultural leader, at the age of eighty-one- His birthday, Jan. 31, was marked by the dedication of the new health and welfare centre in Jerusalem, which he financed and • presented to Hadassah. women's Zionist organization, ] Duchess of York 11l 'X' x n . . r . / algy ' < /&M/ .- wßxXtdf S • \YK f Z 7“SI Reports from London say that H. R. H. the Duchess of York, wife of the Duke of York, second son of King George of England, has been stricken with influenza. A Rich Magnet Be friendly like a friend, worthy of friends, and the friends come of themselves.—Woman's Home Companion.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 1929

Chosen Chairman 1 BE >s - ?> Wjr < 4 * Mrs. John Allen Dougherty was elected chairman when the committee for the inaugural charity ball held the!" first meeting at Washington, D. C. No Change in Method Copper is tempered today in the same way as it was done in ancient times, by adding to it small amounts of tin and other metals which give it the property of hardness. —o Stop That Cough Quick! Famous Prescription Has A Double Action The phenomenal success of a famous doctor’s prescription called Thoxine is due to its double action. It immediately soothes the irritation and goes direct to the internal cause not reached by patent medicines and cough syrups. The very first swallow usually relieves even the most obstinate cough. Tlioxine contains no chloroform, dope or other dangerous drugs. Safe and pleasant for the whole family. Also excellent for sore throat. Quick relief or your money back. 35c, 60c, and SI.OO. Sold by Ho'.thouse and all other good drug stores.

Worth $3,000,000 or Nothing? * xi *7 / -jC “ Ji |F ; Twelve earnest men are listening to the mysterious verbiage which will prove whether or not the ]>ainting, left, “La Belle Ferroniere,” is a real Da Vinci. Mrs. Andree Hahn of Kansas City is suing Sir Joseph Duveen. art expert, for >500,000 in a New York court because she claims he said the picture she owns is not by Leonardo Da Vinci, but a copy.

Modern Jesse James ■F Iv T I I d ,1 .... - .< A J - i i Echoes of wild west days were heard near Herkimer. N. Y., when a lone bandit attempted to hold up his fellow’ passengers on New York Central train. Thomas Fielkowski, St. Louis convict, was captured after a

PROGRAM UNION TOWNSHIP FARMERS INSTITUTE TO BE HELI) AT KOH RS SCHOOL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1929 C. D. SPULLER, Chairman MORNING SESSION—9:3O A. M. Music. Invocation. Address —“Clothing for Service and Harmonious Effects'’ Mrs. Essie Fuller, Farmersburg, Indiana Music. Address —“Farm Management” Albert Ferris, Milton, Indiana General Discussion. Noon —(Basket Dinner). AFTERNOON SESSION—I:3O P. M. Music. Address—“ Rural Community Progress” ... Mrs. Essie Fuller Music. Address—" Equality for Agriculture” Albert Ferris Report of Premium Judges. Secretaries Report. Election of Officers. EVENING SESSION—7:IS P. M. Music. Stunts ...In charge of Mrs. Marylyne Clem Address Clifton Stilker, County Superintendent Moving Pictures Ferd Christen, County Agent RULES 1— All exhibit entries must be entered and at place of exhibit not later than 9:30 A. M., on day of institute. 2 — Not more than one entry in each class. 3 — All exhibits to be judged in absence of exhibitors. PREMIUM LIST Open to (Inion Township Families CORN Yellow White Ist—sl.so 2nd—sl.oo 3rd—soc Ist—sl.so 2nd—sl.oo 3rd—soc Sweepstakes—Best 10 ears SI.OO Best single ear 50c GRAIN Wheat —1 peck Oats—l peck Soy Beans—l peck Ist—7sc 2nd—soc Ist—7sc 2nd—soc Ist—7sc 2nd—soc Best Display of Grains Ist—sl-00 2nd—soc CULINARY All articles shown in this department must be strictly home made and the work of the persons entering the same. BREAD White Whole Wheat Ist—sl.oo 2nd—7sc 3rd—soc Ist—sl.oo 2nd—7sc 3rd—soc CAKE White Dark Ist—sl.oo 2nd—7sc 3rd—soc Ist—sl.oo 2nd—7sc 3rd—soc CANNED GOODS Exhibit consists of your choice of four quart glass cans of the following fruits and vegetables: Plums Peaches Pears String Beans Red Beets Carrots “ SCHOOL EXHIBIT Seventh and Eighth Grade To insure the best of success and the greatest satisfaction to all, teachers should assist the pupils in entering and placing the exhibits. Work must be done by the pupil under the direction of teacher or parent. All entries must show name, age and grade of pupil and must be the work of the school year 1927-1928. Beat Penmanship Ist—7sc 2nd—soc 3rd—2sc Best Map of U. S. Ist—s2.oo 2nd—sl.oo 3rd—7sc 4th—soc School Making Best Display of School Work Ist—s2.oo 2nd—sl.so 3rd—sl.oo 4th—soc sth—soc

running battle when he leaped from the train. New Motors Head I -*mmL .. -X ' n Sb Retirement of Pierre S. DuPant, right, from the chairmanship of the board of General Motors, has been followed by; the appointment of Lamont DuPont, left, as his successor.

Household Scrapbook By ROBERTA LEE Starch To kep starch from slicking, udil a dtop or two of kerosene, or a little lard, to a small bnsin of March, and let it come to a boll. Ink Stains on Fingers Apply a solution of peroxide ot hydrogen ,< untulnitig u few drops of

NOTICE! On account of there being so many delinquent accownts on our books we are forced to discontinue our credit system. Therefore on the Ist day of March. 1529. and thereafter we will no on a cash basis, that is. buy and sell for cash only. That in itself may seem a drastic measure to some ot our customers. But remember when you buy from a cash firm you are not helping pay the other fellow s bills. Also, remember we will have some real bargains for you after the Ist day of March, but they will be strictly cash. Thanking our manv friends for their patronage in the past and hoping we will be able to do a bigger business and serve them in a still better way in the future. COME IN AND GET OCR PRICES. C RAIGVILLE ELPWATOR CO. PUBLIC SALE Z 1 am leaving the farm. I will sett at public auction at my residence mllesweat and %-mlle north of Tocsin; 2% mile* sout hiand 1% mile* east of Ossian; or 6% miles north and IV2 miles east of Bluffton, on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1929 The following property: 3—HEAD OF HORSES—3 One black horse. 9 years old, weight 1400; one bay horse. 12 years old. weight 1350; one black mare, coming 3 years old. weight 1150. B—HEAD OF CATTLE—B One Jersey and Shorthorn heifer, was fresh in October and bred to be frerh again in September; one red heifer, 2 years old, due to April 24 one Jersey and Durham heifer, 2 years old, due to be fresh April 3; one Jersey cow 4 vears old. with calf by side; one Jersey cow, 5 years old, fresit now; one Jersey cow, 6 years old. will be fresh February 22; one Jersey cow, 7 years old, fresh; one Jersey cow, 8 years old. was fresh in October, giving good flow of milk, bred December 1. These cows are all T-B tested. 16—HEAD OF HOGS—I 6 One brood sow’, due to farrow* April 3; one gilt due to farrow April 10, Fourteen shoats weighing about 90 pounds each. POULTRY—I6O White Leghorn hens and pullets. HA v AND GRAIN —250 bushels good oats; 500 bushels good corn in crib; 10 tons good light mixed hay; 5 tons clover hdy; some corn good for seed. FORD TRUCK—HaIf-ton, 1921 model. IMPLEMENTS, ETC. One Fordson tractor; Oliver tractor plows; one Keystone double disc; one single- disc; cne Plano binder; one Deering binder, 8-ft. cut, w’ith extra set of canvasses; one Turnbull wagon. 3%-lnch, in good condition; one set hay ladders and grain bed; one Kentucky 10-disc grain drill; one Osborne hay loader in good shaipe; one P. & O. 2-row com plow; one I.H.C. singlerow cultivator; one John Deere planter; one dump bed; one hay tedder; one good Dearing mower- spike-tooth and spring-tooth harrow’s; one Oliver walking breaking plow; one buggy: one double set of work harness; one set of single work harness: one set buggy harness; some horse collars; one 100gallon hog fountain; one old Ohio hay loader suitable for repairs; 27 gallons tractor oil; some 24-inch poultry netting; one Buckeye brooder stove; one good 10x12 ft. brooder house; one A-shape hog house; one De cream separator No. 12; one Lily cream separator; two 20-gallon jars; one 100-egg Simplicity incubator; one 120-egg Wisconsin incubator; one 110-egg Old Trttstv incubator; Stewart horse clippers; and many other articles. Sale begins at 10 a. m. Lunch by Tocsin Ladies’ Aid. TERMS —All sums of $5.00 or under, cash. On sums over $5.00 a credit of sic months will W given, the purchaser giving bankable note bearing S% interest last 3 months; 3% discount for cash. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied with. MILES STONEBURNER Roy F. Johnson, auctioneer Wells County Bank, clerk

It’s In Your Power To “Free” Yourself Financially .... M VX?' ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S emancipation act was prompted by his firm belief that all men are born equal and entitled to Freedom. * Yet full Freedom is also based on Financial Stability. Lest the future enslave you in money worries - - SAVE! A steadilycrowing 4% Savings Account here soon will “free” you - - financially. Start one! Old Adams County Bank THIS BANK CLOSED ALL DAY TUESDAY, LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY

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ammonia, and it will quickly remove ink aiahm from the finger*. Ham The flavor of bam can b* improved by boiling it. then wrapping la buttered paper and baking it for an hour. — -O ■ IHI - -I—— Wri»t-’W»vekin« A man mimed Dawldowicx Aaojedoffskl ha* been arrested in Berlin for forgery. We can hardly blame him for not wanting to alga hla own name. -Boston Trnnacrlpt. ______