Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 34, Number 296, Decatur, Adams County, 15 December 1936 — Page 2

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k Test Your Knowledge* Can you answer seven of these ten questions? Turn to page Four for the answers. 1. What is the name of the lawn game played with balls, mallets, hoops,jund two pegs? 2. Name the first great English poet.

||Public Sale I. the undersigned, am quitting farming on account of ill health, and will sell at auction on the Joseph Kaehr farm located 8 miles eaat of Bluffton on State Road 124 and one-fourth mile north, or 4 miles west and one-fourth mile north of Monroe; or ten miles southwest of Decatur, on WEDNESDAY, December 23, 1936 Sale starting at 10:30 a.m., the following property: HORSES One bay horse, smooth mouth, weight 1500. good worker; 1 black < horse, 11 yeare old, weight 1200. blind, good worker. CATTLE , One spotted cow. 4 years old. giving milk, bred; one part Guernsey cow, 6 years old, due to freshen in February, 6-gallon cow; 1 spotted ' J cow, 7 years old, due to freshen in February, a 6-gallon cow; 1 brindle 1 heifer, due to freshen in March; one red bull, 14 months old. 1 HOGS 1 Two Duroc sows, open; 1 spotted sow, with pigs by side; 13 shoats. j POULTRY Seventy-five head of Buff Leghorn pulleCs; 25 head of mixed chickens. , FARM MACHINERY One McCormick S-ft. binder, in good condition; 1 Walter A. Wood I mower, in good shape; tractor disk, in good condition; two-row corn plow; John Deere corn planter; 3 single-row cultivators; spike-tooth harrow; spring-tooth harrow; one farm wagon; hay ladders and grain bed combined; hay tedder; iron wheeled wagon; bay rake; laud roller; Thomas grain drill; Fordson tractor with Little Wonder plows, used one season. HARNESS Double set of work harness; old set of harness. MISCELLANEOUS Brooder house, 8x10: one brooder stove; one extra good stock trailer, with good tires; 30-ft. extension ladders; 2 hog houses, self feeder; corn sheller: grindstone; spray pump; ditch leveler; step ladders; 3 gas drums; hay knife; small tools; milk cans; iron kettles; scythe; i Primrose cream separator; Wilson heater; sausage grinder; lard press; chairs; rockers; 3 cupboards; 3 benches; oil heater; fruit jars; diahes; milk strainer, and other articles too numerous to mention. TERMS—CASH Anyone wanting credit should make arrangements at Farmers & Merchants Bank before day of sale. JOSEPH KAEHR, Owner , Ellenbeirger Bros.—Auctioneers Amos Gerber —Clerk I Lunch will be served on grounds. I

Sc h afer's | '• z *'The Store with the Christmas Spirit. ** — E* »r «; »♦ ** 4k _>w* rati. Xs*Ik* **§• -*v* — — SILVERWEAR’j IW , ' V/1 saML JMB The Gift That Every Woman Wants’ Mzj /"' Whether she's planning a home or has been running one for years, silver is the gift that will make any woman happy! Choose a com- CHRISTMAS SPECTATE plete senice in any of a dozen attractive „ „ .. . . „. . „ From Our Beautiful New China Department flatware patterns, a smart silver serving piece, or lovely holloware to match her favorite 95 p c IMPORTED DINNER SET pattern! You’ll find them all at Schafer’s ... , , „ . . ~ , „ Lovely—Genuine China, Hand CQnL f)A reasonably priced and easily chosen! Decorated. Worth many dollars more tpOtJ “Diamond Satin” Silver Plate (26 pc. set) $2.25 pf DINNER SET Roger Brothers 15 yr. Plate (26 pc. set) .... $5.95 up » «.# „ tv. .. . „ . Beautifully Decorated by Hand (? I QX Lifetime Guarantee-Roger Bros. (26 pc. set).. $13.50 on Genuine China Beautiful Sets-Service for 6, 8 or 12 in Tarnish Proof Chests or R 011555.95 to $16.50 FOSTORIA’S AMERICAN PATTERN > BEAUTIFUL RELISH DISHES3Sc and 50c a « ZZ CELERY or OLIVE DISHESSOc a— T v Glassware |g sparkling candy jars SI.OO THE PERFECT GIFT jg OIL or VINEGAR JUGS7Sc at Schafer's 11 cigarette boxes so c g -B ’ A’ 9o “A zure ” an d “Sunray” patterns.

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3. Where is Alcatraz Island penitentiary? 4. W’here were the famous Paisley shawls made? 5. What is snuff? 6. Who was Frederick William Robinson ? 7. What Is another name for the American puma? 8. What is meant by blind flying in an airplane? 9. How many men have held

the title Lord Protector of England? 10. What and where Is Iqulque? ■' 1,1,1 1 "■ '■■■ "111 , BPERSONAtS Mrs. Charles Dugan left this morning for Indianapolis, where she will be the gueat of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Haerle, over the olidays. Mrs. Dugan will then continue to Philadelphia and Boston for visits with her daughters, Mrs. Ralph Unkrfer and Miss Frances Dugan. This is the last week for the quail hunters this year. The season closes Saturday the 19th. Mrs. Dan Augenoaugn and sons John and Philip of Fort Wayne arrived in Decatur Monday evening for a several days visit with the John Magley residence. Mrs. Mart Sook, Los Angeles, ! California, and Mrs. James Price I and Robert Holler of Bucyrus, Ohio, were week-end gueets at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Homer J. Aspy. Mrs. Cook is a sister-in-law of Mrs. Aspy. It was learned today that Wil- <

Public Sale FRIDAY, December 18 - -10 A. M. Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Hogs Honey, Sorghum and other Miscellaneous articles. Note Consignment: All miscellaneous articles will be sold before noon. Sale of Stock begins promptly at 12:30. DECATUR RIVERSIDE SALES E. J. Ahr and Fred C. Ahr, Managers Roy S. Johnson, auctioneer.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1936.

• Ham Hartzog, who died last week In the Celina, Ohio county home, 1* ' the eame man who had establtahrd a residence here for many years. He had spent practically all of his life in Adams county. He moved only within the pant seven yearn to Rockford, Ohio. He was well known in this city. Mrs. John Yahn and Mrs. Don Dibble of Celina, Ohio, are the guests of their sister Mrs. Fred King. Opposition Forms To Tax Proposals Richmond, Ind., Dec. 15.—<U.R>— Apposition was fomlug today to flproposal expected to be introduced in the 1937 legislative session to tax income-producing propebty of educational, religious and charitable institutiona which have been tax-exempt. President William Cullen Dennis of Earlham collate attacked such a plan yesterday aa being the first atep in control of schools and educational policies by the state. “It is a logical step." he said, •for our legislators to follow this with a desire to tell us whom to

employ and what we shall teach, i To tax us Is but the entering I wedge.” , -o Markets At A Glance i 1 Stocks: higher in moderate trad1 ing. Bonds: irregularly higher. U. S. govt issues lower. Curb stocks: irregularly higher. Chicago stocks: Irregularly higher. Foreign exchange: steady. Cotton: easy after early firmness. ' Grains: lower wheat and corn more than a cent a bu. lower. Chicago livestock: hogs weak cattle and sheep steady. Rubber: at new seasonal highs np as much as 61 points. Silver bar at New York: off % at o CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends' and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in the illness and death ; of our beloved father and husband. ! We appreciate your acts of kind-! ness and words of sympathy. Mrs. Thomas Ehinger and Children.

Public Auction 1 will sell at Public Auction at my residence, 1% mile North and 1 mile East of Dixon. 4 miles West and 4 miles North of Convoy, Ohio, 5 miles East of Monroeville, 7 miles South and 3 West of Payne, on THURSDAY, December 17,1936 Commencing at 12:00 Noon E. T. B—HEAD OF HORSES—B 1 pair of Sorrel Geldings coming 2 yrs. old, will make 3200 lb. team; Sorrel Gelding 2 yrs. old. well broke; BlavK Mare, 2 yrs. old. and Black Gelding 2 yrs. old, well broke, will make 3000 lb. team; Black Horse 9 yrs. old wL 1600; Black Mare, smooth mouth, wt. 1600; Sorrel Mare 7 yrs. old, wt. 1400, an outstanding mare. 23—HEAD OF CATTLE—23 Roan Cow 3 yrs. old. calf by side; Jersey Cow 2 yrs. old. calf by side; Brindle Cow 4 yrs. old will freshen in Jan; Jersey & Guernsey cow. 4 yrs. old, will freshen in Feb; Brown Cow 5 yrs. old, bred July 5; Jersey Cow 5 yrs. old; Holstein Cow 2 yrs. old, due to freshen in Feb. and March; 4 Guernsey Heifers, will freshen with first calves in Feb.; 1 4 Jersey Helfers will freshen with first calf in Feb.; 3 Roan Heifers and 1 Brindle Heifer will freshen with first calf in Feb; 1 Holstein i Heifer, bred; Guernsey Bull 9 months old; Holstein Bull, 9 mo. old. ; HOGS AND SHEEP 3 tried Sows and 1 Gilt, bred to farrow in March; 3 Gilts open; 29 Fall Pigs; 1 White Boar; 9 good Ewes and 1 Buck; 1- 9 ft. McCormick Disc in good shape. TERMS—CASH. t CHARLES SCHIEBER, Owner Roy S. Johnson. Auctioneer. Wm. Reidenbach, Clerk. IF you think the arrival of this clean-burning, worksaving. economical coal doesn't constitute a “blessed event." just ask the folks who have burned it 1 What they'll tell you should certainly sell you on the fact that there's one POPULARLY-PRICED coal that’s a mighty pleasing performer in every particular. It's—- — Registered U- S. Patent Oihce e . . the Practically SOOTLESS COAL I Proptriy prepared, In sires for farnact, heater or grate. Ash os aboot WASHED Manhattan tor -oases. CASH COAL & SUPPLY—Phone 32 FRANK KRICK COAL CO.—Phone 42

the l ] agency of Frank D. Brewetor, of, 1 Herne, Indiana, for the barm Department Os the Fidelity-Phenix hire in-, aurunce Company of New >°>*> terminated on the l»th day of November. IH3«. since which time he haa not been, and Is not now. the agent | t»r rrnreHt'niallve of such Conipunj. \U persons desiring tu trannaet any business with the Farm Department of said Company are hereby notified to communicate directly with tin Farm Department of said company; nt x-14 Itunh Street, Chicago, Illinois.' Fldelity-l’henlx Fire Insurance , Company of New York, 844 Kush < Street Chicago, lllnols. I Dec* !»•* * 0 SANTA CLAPS has gone stream- / line! Bring your children to see 1 the newest in Toy Automobiles, ! Tricycles. Scooters Tricycles , $1.89 and up — Automobiles, $5.95 . and up. Hundreds of other Toys . to choose from. Gamble Store,. Agency, Hugo Claussen, owner. 296 — . I’. A. Kuhn Chevrolet Co. | N. 3rd sL Decatur

MARKETREPORTS DAILY REPORT OF LOCAL AND FOREIGN MARKETS Brady’s Market for Decatur, Berne, Craigville, Hoagland and Willshire. Closed at 12 Noon. Corrected December 15. No commission and no yardage Veals received Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. 100 to 120 lbs - SB.OO 120 to 140 lbs 8.30 140 to 160 lbs 9.20 160 to 200 Iba 9.60 200 to 275 lbs 9.80 I 275 to 300 lbs 9.70 300 to 350 lbs. 9.40 i 350 lbs. and up 9.20 Roughs 8.50 Stags ............. 7.00 Vealers ........... 11.00 Ewe and wether lambs 8.25 Buck lambs 7.25 Yearling lambs 4.00 EAST BUFFALO LIVESTOCK Hogs, receipts 400, weak; fewlots 180-240 lbs. trucked arrivals $10.40-10.60; 140-160 lbs. quoted $9.75-10.50. Cattle: receipts 250, steady; light weight medium to just good steers and heiters $8.75-9.25; few plainer kinds downward to $7.50 and below; low cutter and cutter cows $3.25-4; odd head medium bulls $5.25-5.50. Calf receipts 50; 50c lower; better grade off 50c for week to date; good to choice vealers $11.50. Sheep receipts 400, steady; better trucked-ln lambs mostly $9.25; choice car-lot offerings absent and i considered eligible to $9.50; weighty and mixed $8.50-9; throwouts ; $8.50 downward; bulk aged ewes, $2.50-4; better light weight kinds quoted $4.25-4.50. CLEVELAND PRODUCE Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 15.—<U.R>— Produce: Butter, steady; extras, 37; stan-; dards, 37c. Eggs, steady; extra grade, 32c; extra firsts, 29c; current receipts, 28c; pullet firsts, 25c. Live poultry, steady; heavy hens 5% lbs., and up, 18c; ducks, 6; lbs., and up, 17c, small, 14c. Potatoes, 100-lb. bags, U. S. No. 11, Idaho, $2.85-$3; fancy, $3.15; , Ohio No. 1, mostly $1.75-$2; Maine, $2.25-$2.35; Penn, mostly, $1.75-$2; Texas, $2.25-$2.50; Florida, $2.50; I bushel crate. CHICAGO GRAIN CLOSE Dec. May July Wheat $1.33% $1.29% $1.17% Corn. New $1.07% 1.04% 1.00% Old.. 1.02% .97% Oats 51% .50% .45% FORT WAYNE LIVESTOCK Fort Wayne. Ind., Dec. 15.—<U.R) —Livestock: Hogs, 10-15 c lower. 225 to 250 lbs $lO.lO 200 to 225 lbs 10.00 250 to 275 lbs 10.00 275 to 300 lbs 9.95 180 to 200 lbs 9.90 160 to 180 lbs ... 9.85 300 to 350 lbs 9.70 ! 150 to 160 lbs 9.40 1 140 to 150 lbs 9.15 130 to 140 lbs _. 8.90 120 to 130 lbs 8.65 ' 100 to 120 lbs 8.40 Roughs, $8.75; stags, $7.25. Calves, $11.50; lambs, $8.50. LOCAL GRAIN MARKET BURK ELEVATOR CO. Corrected December 15. No. 1 Wheat, 60 lbs. or better $1.21 No. 2 Wheat, 58 lbs 1.20 Oats 48c Old Yellow Corn 1.40 Soya Beane. No. 2 Yellow $1.36 New No. 4 Y4IIOW Corn $1 to i. 30 Rye 86c CENTRAL SOYA CO. Soya Beans, No. 2 Yellow $1.36 CAMPGAW POULTRY FARMS Berling Produce Bldg. East Jefferson St. Phone 156 Large White Eggs, doz 31c Large Brown Eggs, doz 29c Medium Brown Eggs, doz 25c Pullet Eggs, doz 23c Peewee Eggs, doz 19c Colored Fowls 14-15 c Heavy Hens 14-15 c Leghorn Hens 89c Heavy Chix 11-12 c Leghorn Chix 940 c Heavy Pullets 15-16 c Turkey Hens 17 C i Turkey Toms 15c ' Ducks 13c Geese v n c Capons 20c — — — —O — FREE -Power Chief Electric Mixer with the purchase of a Confinado Model D Washer or an Elec-; \ trie Ironer. FREE—-your choice of ! a Goose-down comforter or Twin, Self-Draining Tubs with our Coronado AX Power Washer. Gamble Store Agency. Hugo Claussen, ownf er. | WT A BTVT DIAUm OPTOMETRIST Eyes Examined - Glasses Fitted HOURS 8:30 to 11:30 12:30 to 5:00 Saturdays, 8:00 p. m. Telephone 138.

BisixEßscMrly AM) NoilwA < 25Tf1r70~ M the two time, per *J^B P J a of 50c for 20 word, Over 20 words 2 . .. Wai for the three times. —— h .alt |, y Slde 1 ">'l- ..as' atal 2 1 . Preble. ” b . --- — FOR SAI.;; I yar Ol<l. Urtr,. Kr L Stein. R, 1, la-catur. | n( j ■■ years old wlth ~l l( hy s|^B' «»'-• gil Mart. tin... miles west, ], a i f u Decatur. FOR SALE - Mt to Bente. >7 "an. Jen, HSIUTI Berne. Indiana. about j"" no. 5,.;; by .. .1 FOR SALE Teille ill . K. a;. for Sai.;; ■■ . h"ll-e . ... —■ FOR SALE j, females fur ( ■ ; j FOR SALE ■ 140 acres. i:::;irove4M ■ excellent a. ...... ■ Spi inn ' Wonderful barctin. BB D. 0. Horton. B'jar. FOR ' v 'or e’ectri'. It- washers. Bi makes. ".usMaytag. 1.-< prse. tur l!a.< •! | —’ I , U ANTED WANT|.;i' ! -BB\ lime, moving also ' to ( lean. Ho ge- u 1 sale. Phone 1073. i WANTED—T" "i house or " ill exi l-.aiier i home in Fort. Wayne. H. i 3621 Monroe St., 1' ' WANTED—to d<> Custom i ing. Prices reasonable, Gibson. 2 mile v>- '. L n ! Monroe. Ind. MALE HELP WANTED® I MI ST employ at eta ea ing in small town nr on Permanent work. Must be fled with earnm-’ first. M. <). care lieii'.'sc'. BH • I ■ MISCELLANEOUS® J EXAMINATION - A I’ußlf® examination of your | reveal any disease t' '.’.' ie I Chiropractic mli’siar iit- ; move those (• ini" S Dr. Roy 11. Ami- ! 1 Phone ll'.'A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL- ’ a new Singer S.'Wing for Christmas, in.-I-Piing a <M| plete dressmaking ■ Also stop and simp h’ r “ your Christmas eifi> at Shope. Phone 92a. — ■ MISCELLANEOVS—paired, upholsb red or r : ed at the Decatur IW- s ”® : Shop, 222 south Se.oM ■ Phone 420. Also m d FOR REYIJ|I FOR RENT—Two housekeeping Private entrance, rii'” l ' 1 J N. Third street. ‘ B| J. W. Meibers attendm w b® incss in Fort I Large national c °^ p ’ (e! i ■ whose product - ■ known wants local r d ■ Will turn over establ ■ accounts. No selling B ience required. Rea c a fu-H ation to man » eek '^ re! | for ■ ture. S6OO cash reou" ( ■ equipment secured. ■ $l3O month'y. Pro< ■ vested will bulld A ® 3 ?°... BA B ly earnings. ■ 69. Daily Democrat. J