Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 34, Number 177, Decatur, Adams County, 27 July 1936 — Page 48

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Saxonaders To Play At Centennial uh pßtow LIUkOI JMHig* ; *> J ■■ ;1 ®L j| btSfoftnlX 1 ? Aril* 1 ■ ' Mtit'’ : I HWMBijpy AituXji> Igw?' Mil, fcFi wI > rill f k S|mK j| Pictured above are the Saxonaders from Fort Wayne. one of th- outstanding musical organization in thf» se® of ““ state. The Saxonaders will appear In Demur during the city's Centennial celebration.

Property Valuations In County Increase

The tflffal net real estate and personal property valuation for Adams county this year is *19.678.826, according to a table prepared by County Auditor John W. Tyndall today. This is an increase of more than half a million dol larw over last year. The real estate, including improvements. represents the major part of the valuation with a total of $16,819,592. This year additional improvements consisting of the construc-

Land lots'Additional ' 19S ’> „ 1 ? 36 mw i "sr' i ’=" : pi. I p-r“. i is:! *sgr » I&• — ’.sir’'-si',• xx ’ ssr >sI ’s« m*7= •£«•' ,«• “■“ ?*s as ax; ixx ss ” -B ? x X, ss as: -sa as m tl’ ■ 4W Ul 690 1H ! 71300 69,580 881.985 27.030 mo— •: «X s «; S IXS’ X “ JB is?i M y>i h “ h I w 28 320 146 170 75.630 69.530 938,650 23.670 .Iverson 861,710 300 28.320 146,170 • ■ , fl 375 , 780 8.940 n , nva ,am <SO 124 735 447 925 4 92.200 106.590 109.880 1.436,705 1 65.840 Monroe-Monroe 93.900 47.610 43.840 8.290 0,280 133.160 190 Dwatur-Root 171,315 13,650 187,110 1 86,920 . 1,2.->0 ! 1.250 . 3,0.635 i

interesting Items Regarding Schools By WALTER J. KRICK

Up to 1885, school children had to depend upon themselves tor gelling drinking water. Many children brought water to school in water battles, other depended upon the nearest wells. In November ot the above year a new duty was added to the janitors obligations. He was requested to carry water to each school room. The lavish tin cup was added to the school room paraphanelia. In 1886 an iron fence five feet high was erected arouiid the Central school lawn at a cost of $631.00. This fence is still in use on North Fifth street. In 1889 the grade building was so crowded that Superintendent C. A. Dugan was compelled to have half day sessions. In 1885 the total enrollment in the public schools was 521 with an average daily attendance of 372. The total enrollment for the school year of 1935-36 was 995

■ ' — '■■ ■ — I •T ■' ‘ r~ • — ‘ IRvH The ‘IBmM Centennial CBuW Spirit —can again be revived«with a cold glass of oeer at SUMAN’S. When you’re tired of tramping the Midway, and you need something to put you back on your feet—call a halt and call for your favorite brand—by glass or bottle. SUMAN’S is the meeting place of the town. When you lose a friend in the crowd, look for him at SUMAN’S. We have made special arrangements to have plenty of ice cold beverages on hand during the week to insure against serving warm refreshments. Candies — Cigars — Confections Success tfc> the Centennial and a toast to thq hardy pioneers of a hundred years ago. is the sincere expression of D. F. SUMAN Madison SL Decatur pB'F:.-- ■■ : I

tion of new buildings, houses, etc..; for an increase of i $81,989. No general assessment of real estate was made this year. The personal property increased from $3,651,360 in 1935 to $4,140.985 in 1936. At the same time mortgage ex-! emption increased from $1,337,090 to 1.363.740. lowering the net valuation by $25,630. All townships and corporations. except Monroe-Monroe which lost

with an average daily attendance of 945. The class of 1881 was the first class to graduate from Decatur High School. Its course was only three years The Class of 1901 and all subsequent classes have been graduated from a four year course. The class of 1884 had only two graduates and is the smallest graduating class. The largest number in any class is 60. There have been two such classes. The class of 1936 is the 55th class to graduate and there were 55 members in the class. There have been a total of 1,407 graduates from our High School of which 205 completed the three year course and 1202 the four~year course. There were 33 teachers employed for 1935-36 school year. These a3 teachers have taught a total of 651 years, thus making an average of over 19 years experience for

$l9O. showed increases in net valuations. The largest net gain was in Washington township with $69,550. This was due to the increase of the assessment of persona! property. Decatur-Washing-ton and Berne also had large net gains, a large per cent of which was caused bv the additional improvements. Tho number of persons paying poll taxes increased from 3.548 in 1935 to 3,618 in 1936. 1 «a«s i i IMR

. each teacher. There have been 32 different citizens who have served on the Board of Education since 1884 Mrs. Carrie T. Haubold, at the expiration of her present term will have served 15 years, which is the longest period any board member has served. There have been 13 superintendents of schools in Decatur. Mr. M. F. Worthman was serving his 18th year at the time of his death in 1931. o Veteran Pays Relief Debt 1 Droville. Cal — (U.R) — When Ira Eddy received his bonus his first act was to go to the county auditory and repay five $2 grocery orders received in 1934 when things weren’t going so well. Tree 2,000 Years Old Salt Lake City.—(U.R) — A tree more than 2.000 years old. named “Old Patriarch,” stands at Point Supreme at Cedar Breaks near here. It is 36 feet high, 21 feet, 6 inches in diameter. o Smoking Stations Set Up Quincy, Cal. —(UP)—“Fag stai tions’’ constitute the latest modern i convenience for travelers in naI ttional parks. Owing to the larg? . number of forest fires started by I smokers, and the (prohibition a- ; gainst smoking in the national fori este, cleared areas now been established in Plumae National Park where the weary traveler can stop and have a smoke. o Novice Sets Rifle Record Camp Perry. O.—(U.R>—Mrs. Jas. Hale of Akron, 0., set a world's record in the annual Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association matches at : Camp Perry, scoring 399 points out of a possible 400. Mrs. Hale had been shooting the rifle only 18 months. o | Sniff Frees Perfume Men i San Francisco (U.R) — Mrs. Virginia Miller became the official (perfume tester of the munloipal court when two men insisted they ■ could make their living by selling ' perfume at $lO a bottle Mrs. Miller sniffed the perfume, assured the court it was worth the price demanded, end the two were released. o Leg’s Broken: It’s Joke i Toroiwrto, Ont. (U.R) —A racing fan attending a Dufferin Park meet laughed loudly when a horse kicked his leg and broke lit. “It’s I all right,” he told alarmed wit- ! nesses. “The leg's made of wood.” o British Wages Rise I London, (U.R) —Half the workers i of Britain have received increases I in wage rates during the past 18 months. Not since the post-wai boom years, up to 1920, have earn- ; .Ings moved upward with so wide ft sweep.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT MONDAY, .IL LY 27, 1936.

RED MEN PLAN TRI-STATE MEET Decatur Red Men Flan Tri-State Meeting Here In September Decatur’s first big event follow-1 ing the Centennial will be the TriState meeting of Red Men lodges of Indiana. Ohio and Michigan with local lodge Pocatallgo Tribe No. 203 as host. The meeting will bo held on Septembers 26, with approximately 2.000 Red Men and their families in attendance. Among the prominent Red Men officials expected to attend are Huston J. Patterson, great prophet of Indiana and general chairman of the event; Fred Neuhaus, great chief of records of Ohio; C. O. Townsend, great sachem and W

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We are not as old as Deeofi<»- Unf v’o pro one of tkn nldocf industries in on-e-pHnn in the rifv todav. O«-nr io --orc reliable makers of Drain Tile. FnenAerl in IRQ? hv Henyv Kriolr •Pun Mvers and John W n-o bnve <rrow’n with the city. Our first tile w-as made in a sn-pll K..SlAtn<r4O y 100 foot pnd with the expansion of hnslnpcs we rnn- occnpv a n-nJn-n building many times larger. Krick-Tvnda’l Drain Tile is a nrodnet worfhv of the nnn-p of its founders. Many pro the farms in Adams f'onnt’- that are being drained with them. Farmers know better crops are rai«pH with properly drained soil. We’U be glad to furnish information o r estimated costs of tile drainage for your farm. To delav means loss of crops or less money for crops vou raise. Put your farm in the same class as your neighbors. Proper drainage is necessary improvement. The information is yours for the asking.

The Krick-Tyndall Co.

.1 Camley. groat chief of records, both of Michigan: Harry Elston. 11. W. Van Buskirk, Edwin Southern. Edward Harding, all Indiana state officers. This is to bo one of the most irnimrtant mootings of the order in 1936, tho mootings having been inaugurated last year by the Grand Council of Indiana to further Interest in the Improved Order of Red Men. I Pocatallgo Tribo No. 203. of De ' catur was organizes and instituted on April 24th, 1895, being one of the first fraternal orders established In the city. The first officers of the tribe were; F. E. McLean. J. N. Fristoe, A. E. Huffman, S. P. Beatty, W. E. Fulk and A. P. Beatty. Since it was the first founded the order has paid out a total of $9,357.30 in relief and death benefits. The present officers of the order, who will have charge of the Tri-State meet are: Tom Johnson, sachem: Jacob Musser, senior sagamore; Walter Lister, junior sag-

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amorc; Carl Hower, prophet: A.| N. Hilton, chief of records; C. A. Burdg, keeper of wampum, Frank Au rand, collector of wampum; Christ Spangler, guard of wigwam; Dan Gould, guard of forest: B. T. Brefner. sannap and J. M. Breiner, tribal deputy.

One Hundred Years and achievements to be proud of

Decatur—named so appreciate!}’ after one of America’s great naval heroes, is this year celebrating the onehundredth anniversary of its founding. If we could go back and re-live the early days with the first citizens we would all the more appreciate their copra geons and snlendid deeds that have made our present day living possible for us. Starting with a mere handful of citizens thev built and continued to build. They laid the structure and foundation that has made Decatur the great little city it is. Without them we would not have realized the great achievements that we are so proud of today. Decatur has made progress from year to year, adding additional factories and i ndustries to its industrial wealth. We know of no city to compare with Decatur in friendliness or civic pride. We all strive and shall continue to do our utmost to keep it a friendly city, where everybody know s each other and a hand-shake is given in all sincerity.

i Hunter Bag* ”7 Cougar* Lewiston, Ida.- (U.K) - George Lowe, Idaho's veteran predatory animal hunter, is credited with bagging 117 cougars during 11 years on the trail in this state s wild limberlands. He still is hunting.

Hospitals Keeps No. 13 H Memphis. Tenn.- Qj.p; attendants here are ~i n W| but only one hospital lias a 1 number ending in i:>. hospital has room 11 1 f„ r who believe 13 is lucky.