Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 28, Number 1, Decatur, Adams County, 1 January 1930 — Page 4

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT Co. J. H. Heller Pres, and Gen. Mgr. A. R. Holthouse....Sec y & Rus. Mgr. Dick D. Heller Vice-President Entered at the Postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter - Hi ■. Subscription Rates Single copies I 02 One week, by carrier 1° One year, by carrier — 5.00 One month, by mail 35 Three months, by mall 1 00 Six months, by mall 1.75 Ope year, by mail 3.00 One year, at office 3.00 Prices quoted are within first and second zones. Elsewhere, $3.60 one year. Advertising Rates made Known on Application National Advertising Representatives SCHEERRE, INC 35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago 415 Lexington Avenue, New York Charter Member The Indiana League of Home Dailies If you made any New Year resolutions we hope you haven’t broken them and if you haven't macle them you still have time. You know any time today is good. Dr. J. M. Miller will continue *o serve as secretary of the city board of health, in which capacity he katfws his duties and performs ttam well. He will again be assisted by Dr. P. B. Thomas and Mrs. Heller, who have bad years of ex patience. During the past few weeks since the stock market flurries there have been many predictions of difficult times ahead but all of the greatest business men of the country in their forecasts today predict 1930 will be a banner one, so get ready and help make it and enjoy your share of prosperity. The various committees of tile city council as announced today by Mayor Krick show thought and a desire to give the very best service. The men chosen as chairmen of the committees are each adapted to the work necessary to make success and we predict another splendid administration. A savings account in one of the local banks will help you the rest of your lite. Some one lias said that once you have saved ten thousand dollars, your career is assured for one who is that thrifty is not likely to waste his money. Start now and you will be surprised what you can do along that line in a few years. ■State banks of Indiana are in the beat condition they have been in years according to a statement from the state banking department at Indianapolis. The 487 state Brinks and ‘ trust companies have total assets of more than three quarters of a million dollars and are going good. During the pa*.' year there have been nine bank consolidations among the state banking houses.

No appointment made by Mayor Krick will prove more popular than that of Amos Fisher to be street commissioner. An incessant worker with excellent judgment he fills that place to perfection and every citizen may feel sure that th-.: streets and alleys of Decatur will ta: well taken care of the coming four years. The reappointment of Jack Friedt as lire chief also meets the approval of the citizens here fur Jack is capable, always on the job and always interested in the things that help to protect the property here against Ute fire fieud. Mayor Krick lias announced the reappointment ot the police officers in Decatur, Sephus Melchi, chief and Buri Johnson and Burg Womack, patrolmen. All ot these men have liad years of experience and will make every effort to fill the duties of their important office to the best of their ability. Theirs is a difficult job for they must enforce the laws and the orders given them and do it as

TODAY’S CHUCKLE • _(U.R> ♦ Paris. — <U.R) — Up dogs which are so small they can I be carried in women's hand- J i tags are now the craze in j Paris. courteously us possible. They should have the support of the citizens of the community that this may be continued the best town in the middle west. The past year was one of the best ones this city has enjoyed in years and there are a number of plans which if developed will make 1930 a still better one. Its so much more pleasant to live in a lively city where there is progress and plenty of work and people are making money and every body is happy and contented. Since much of this is up to what we do and how ano wnen we do it, iets ail start the New Year with the firm determination to make it the best cne in every way for Adams county and Decatur. The city officials hope to be able tc grant another reduction in Decatur power rates soon and working towards that end a strict accounting of the gross and net earnings from the various sources ot revenue in the city is now being made. This will be completed soon and a meeting to discuss the proposed reduction will be held in about a week it has been announced. If,the reduction is possible it should be made of course and will be for such action is the best boost a community can have. Low power and light rates and low taxes will prove the greatest inducement for industries. These experts, attempting to forestall the 1930 government census, are making figures for each town, city, state and even the United States. According to these unofficial figures, the United States has made a gain of fourteen million the past ten years. The News-Ban-ner has been asked to publish a statement showing our population at 6,200. We may have them, but we had only 5,394 ten years ago, and there are those who do not believe we have made the gain predicted, although they hope so. If the records for the entire United States have been made along the lines of the dope for Bluffton we somewhat pessimistically opine United States will do rather well io hold his own. Anway. its too near the government census to be making any rash claims. The nose counting by Uncle Sam is taken as the official count, be it right or

PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will sell at public auction on the Heimann farm. 4 miles south. 1 mile west of Decatur; 2 miles north, 1 mile west of Monroe, on TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1929 Commencing at 10 a. m. 3—HEAD HORSES AND MULES—3 Sorrel Gelding, 11 years old, weight 1500 lbs., sound and a real work horse; Gray Gelding, 10 years old, a good worker; Black Horse Mule, 8 years old, weight 1450 lbs. 6—HEAD OF CATTLE—6 Two Red Roan cows, 7 years old, will be fresh last of February, 6-gal. cows; Holstein cow. 8 years old. will be fresh March 2nd, milks 50-!l>. per day when fresh; Red Cow, 4 years old, will be fresh February 6th, a 5-gal. cow; Holstein Heifer, will be fresh by day of sale; 11 months old Heifer Holstein; one 16 months old heifer. 34—HEAD OF HOGS—34 Two Du roc sows; 2 Poland China sows, will farrow in March; 30 head of good shoats, weighing from 40 to 90 pounds. FARM MACHINERY One McCormick binder, 6-tt. cut; 1 Thomas hay loader; 1 Johnson mower; 1 hay tedder; 1 hay rake; 1 Hoosier grain drill, 8 hole- 1 rotary hoe, new; 1 P. & O. sulky, almost new; 1 Oliver sulky- 1 Case Xp- ln fa 0 M 1 corn cultivator; 1 International corn planter, 80 rods wire. 1 double shovel plow; 1 disc, 14-16-in.; 1 spike tooth harrow- 1 rfck U 8( om O bh lP h d irr ? W i ; 1 la “h d,aS: 1 farm wason; 1 ha y rack and beet 1 n«i ?? d ' 1 Whee! wagon: 1 Appleton manure spreader; 1 DeLaval cream separator, No. 12; 1 International gas engine 1% horse power; some rubber 2-in. belting; one 8 in. iron pulley; 1’ Hot bhot, coil and knite switch; 1 Steward horse clipper; 1 self hog feeder--1 block and tackle; hog crates; 1 Ohio brooder stove, 1000 chick sdxe : double trees and single trees; hay slings and log chains 1 set o’s conlrs ‘80 h ?od e ehP<k Be, |t bU^ y har , neßs: 80rae 01(1 harness;' six horse collars, 80 rod check roll wire: 1 barrel cart; 1 Ashape hog house some seed corn and many articles not mentioned. 1 5 ' 6 m,T,H? MS r A1 ! BUmB Os 1500 and l,n,ler - cash; over $5.00 a credit of ■o l» rmo.W Sil “““ "" '“»■ »" J. P. HEIMANN, Owner ROY JOHNSON, Auctioneer. DUTCH EHlkrtc ri Dec. 30-Jau. 1, 4 M ° nrOe M> E ‘ Aid W1 " Bcrve lu " ch - ■

wrong.—-Bluffton News-Banner. Modern Etiquette By ROBERTA LEE 4 (U.R> ♦ Q. What is the birth stone for January? A. Garnet. Q. When the women In a party insist on paying their share of the expenses, should the men accept ? A. Yes; it is gentlemanly and sensible. Q. If invited to a dinner and one Is uncertain as to whether it is formal or informal, how should one dress? A. Employ frankness; phone the hostess and ask. — o Household Scrapbook By ROBERTA LEE Irons When heating’ irons, turn an old bucket or deep pan upside down over them; they will heat much quicker and save fuel. A worn-out teakettle will serve the.same purpose if the bottom is cut out with a can opener. Finger-Marks Finger m irks on a piano or other polished furniture, can be removed by rubbing with a soft cloth dipped in alcohol, then polishing with sott chamois. Picking Feathers For picking out pin-feathers from a fowl, an ordinary strawberry huller will be found excellent. AUNT JANE’S 90th BIRTHDAY RECALLS HAPPY INCIDENTS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) not heat Grandmother Smith’s log cabin. So they placed coals in big iron pots. We have gone a long way, but if we have learned to tell folks how much their love has meant, we have not lived vainly. That was the spirit that one day prompted the poem, "To Aunt Jane.” To Aunt Jane He had known the secrets of your cooky jar And thought he’d famish while your blade-thin noodles dried. He came up the long trail from yester-land To find me in my kitchen feeding boys. With finger wet I tried the oven's heat; He smiled at me, "How like Aunt Jane you grow.” Dear, \’ve so many ovens yet t> fill. So many fragrant garden rows to till, So many rosy apple cheeks to shine — Your troops of children love them; so do mine— And I must make a rich loam garden bed To save for boys their wildling lillies red. Does it seem far from that log cabin blaze To this day when we play with wires and wings? You’ve given all whose laughter met your pranks "Bon voyage*' to their journey neath the stars You seem a great oak. all the for-

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eat gone. With roots rock-bedded in a living faith. If 1 can keep your love for common things, For pilfered nest o’er which a lone bird sings, For flowers that bloom without a soul to heed Except a bee with pollen for the seed. For brooks that run and ask no question why Grown old, serene I'll watch my world go by. o LESLIE STILL HAS PROBLEMS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) Governor Leslie was titled "Hard Boiled." Law makers had scarcely closed the session, however, when the gov. ernor formulated a new policy in regard to executive clemency. He announced he favored giving prisoners a chance, particularly first of fenders. Pardons and paroles became the order of the day. There were plentv of parolees who made good but the bad advertis ing of a few failures, has soured the governor on the movement as such. One of the outstanding events of the year was his action against John D. Williams, director of the state highway department! Upon Leslie’s orders Williams was ousted and John J. Brown then secretary to the governor and former head of the state tax commission was assigned to directorship. Some of the other actions taken by Ixislie were:: Appointment of a commission to study the state aid problems; Completion of arangements for the calling of a conference to study the tax problem; formation of a bureau to boost the use of Indiana coal; appointment of a commission for the new $1,000,000 state library; calling of a conference on crime and appointment of a commisssion on law enforcement and observance. o Don’t forget the Community Sale. Bellmont Park, 10 A.M., Saturday, January 1— 8 head of horses, 30 head of cattle, 65 head of sheep, 50 head of hogs and full line of farm machinery.

The A.B.C. Coach Lines Inc. In appreciation of liberal patronage announce REDUCED FARES Decatur-Fort Wayne, round trip.. .sl.lO Monroe-Fort Wayne, round trip... $1.60 Commutation tickets good for one week from date of sale good between points where O. W. fare is twenty - five cents or over. 10 ride ticket 6 times O.W. fare. 12 ride ticket 7 times O.W. fare.

In 1930 Where Are You Going Financially? Will you allow another year to pass as 1929 has done without being able to meet your bills? Tonight at home take a pencil and paper, figure your income and then decide how much you can lay away for the day of adversity. Let your NEW YEARS resolution be a firm and fixed determination to stick to your budget that you prepare. Start That Savings Account Save Weekly. The Peoples Loan & Trust Company BAKE OF SERVICE.

Former Brakeman Is Now A Millionaire Torre Haute, Ind., Jan. I—(UP) Inheritance of a million dollars hail decreased,rather than increased the happy carefree moments of Robert Lucas 89, former "boomer" railroad brakeman said while stopping here a few days. Lucas, who, since his return from w ir service in France in November 1919, has roamed the country working here and there as a railroad breakmun, spent a few days here seeing old acquaintances made in the days when he was "lucky to get three squares a day,” He has no 1 near relatives, his father, mother and sister having died of influenza while he was in France. “I was happier when I was working on the railroad," Lucas asserted. "Why, the day they told me at Temple, Tex., I hat I had inherited the estate of my mother, I only had $1.45 in my pocket but I was having a good time, working and spending what I earned. I have so much money now I don't harly know what to do with it and don't even know what to do with myself.” Legal entanglements held up payment of the estate to Lucas and he had despaired of ever getting it when he was notified of his inheritance, five months ago, he said.

WREN NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Harold Whitten of Akron, Ohio, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Callow and other relatives the past week. Reginald Cliffton of Columbus, Ohio, is visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cliffton. Superintendent and Mrs. C C. DeLong and son Billy have returned home after visiting relatives in eastern Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Sciarrotta and Miss Jennie Sciarrotta spent Christmas with relatives in Steubenville, O. Jason Moser spent several days of last week with his parents in Antwerp. Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Magill and Lula DeVinney of Mt. Vernon, 0., spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs F. M. Standiford. Mrs. Sadie Greulach of Fort

Wayne, ludiaua, and Miss la»la Moser ot Oxford. Ohio, are v. ting (heir mother, Mrs. Eva Moser Betty Lee Furry Is ' g from whooping cough and chicken pox. -

•W E L c P AA E — ■ fljrjr Ha PPV and Prosperous New Year to all The nasi year was good to us and we want you h know that we appreciate your kindness, goodwill and patronage. 1T8) saw the beginning and completion of our new building what we think is a model work shop, office and display room. Its service that we wish to give To those who extended good wishes to us we are most grateful. To those who have helped make possible our growth and steady increase in business we are thankful. We wish lor one and all a year ol happiness anti prosperity. at your service during 1930 A. R. Ashbaucher Tin Shop

BMfc : THE DAWN ? l JSINESS leaders of the nation are A * unanimous in their optimism. Great A d . a > s are coming, they say, days of expan- ( BRIGHTER " ,on Mn P ara| leled. of development uniwp AIW ( rea J n * d of. And involved in all these DELADt great doings is the power of the bank, the Mr. Public. We believe in 19 m bel . ween Big Business and We believe good times art f bebeve ,n American business, to stand loyally in back of mrv* A ” d « flrm in that be,ief are resolved —w Bfc w«»L«eZ l >. c l xs ,v u e s . m : v r' nt *■ Be “‘ A Happy New Year to All Old Adams County Bank

Mr and Mrs. John Spahr and family of Decatur, Indiana, tailed nn Mr. and Mrs. Joe Spahr of thia olace Sunday afternoon. MiMM Viola Dull and Marg uarite Settler called jo' 1 . Franc -

Standiford. SaturiUj 2 Mr. and Mrs. dJ” had as their guest?? day, Mr. and Mrs. ta of Akron, Ohio, and jJ, Lloyd Callow of (gJ?