Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 11, Decatur, Adams County, 13 January 1908 — Page 3

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WEATHER. Partly cloudy tonight with snow flurries north portion; Tuesday fair. Harry Pritsinger, of Fort Wayne, spent Sunday in our city. Sam Acker and family, of Gemva, spent Sunday in our city the guest of Its parents. C. K. Bell returned to Fort Wayne this morning after spending Sunday with his family. Charles Pilliod, of Piqua, 0„ is in our city visiting with Mrs. Mary Wemhoff and family. Mrs. Sarah Blackburn and daughter Nellie are both on the sick list suffering with the lagrippe. Squire Armantrout, of Geneva, was a business caller in our city today and has returned to his home. Mr. Toby Cramer returned to Van Buren late last night after spending Sunday in this city with Miss Verna Smith. Mrs. J. L. Gay and daughter Goldie left today for Goshen, where they will attend the funeral of Joseph Ecklebarger, an old friend. The new time table on the Grand Rapids goes into • effect tomorrow morning and those expecting to make a trip over this line would do .well to look the change up and it may thus cause them some inconvenience. The following letters remain uncalled for at the postoffice: Mrs. Rosa Martz, Mrs. Mollie A. Schurtz, Mrs. Maggie Buchanan, Mrs. W’m. Swing, Miss Bernice Andrews, B. Colvin, Edson, Barnhart, Levi Haver, F. Mont, Laughman, Burwill Watkins, Patreick Tuley and D. H. Miller. The Adams County Detective Association will hold their next special meeting at Berne, Ind., on Thursday, Jan. 16. These special meetings should be well attended for the question of reorganization will be brought before the meeting. If yon possibly can attend these special meetings and learn what the association is doing. Remember the date. James Hurst, Pres. J. F. Fruchte, Secy. On and after January 15 the C. B. & C. railroad will run trains through to Huntington. The trains were run through to HuntlngStoa one day couple of weeks ago, but owing to the condition of the tracks between Bluffton and Huntington, these trips were discontinued. The road is now in fine shape for the through trains to Huntington.—Portland Commercial-Review.

A REPUTATION m jj This store has a reputation jhk, jt for seffllling the best rubbers. iraHSraragiijr’ That’s the reason we sell so many. the better the wemm grade • THE BETTER THE f . Charlie Voglewede The Shoe Seller.

Fred Schafer is on the sick list suffering from the grip. Owing to the icy condition of the track and trolley, the interurban experienced considerable trouble this morning in making their first trip to Fort Wayne, and as a result the car was considerably late. This is the kind of weather that the interurban people hate to see come. Levi Acker, or St. Louis, Mo., is in our city visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Acker on First ! street. This is Mr. Acker’s first visit ] to Decatur in a number of years and ihe states that he sees a wonderful change in the old burg. Mr. Acker will remain for a few days. An error was made in Saturday’s issue in omitting the name of Miss i Marie Allison from the list of young J ladies who received a souvenir spoon ! for their kindness in assisting the Elks in their minstrel show. Miss Allison’snna e was not intentionally left from the list and it was just ■ a mere oversight that the name was omitted. The heavy rain Os Saturday night i and the heavy snow that fell all day ! Sunday have put the roads in a very bad condition which will have a tendency to keep farmers away from Decatur for a- few days at least. From all appearances it would now appear as though the weather would turn cold and that the ice man would have his inning. | Th e funeral of Fred Melcher was held Sunday afternoon at one-thirty o’clock at the St.. Peters church. A large crowd was present to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. Rev. Dornsief officiated and he spoke at length concerning the past life of the deceased. Interment was made in the St. Peters cemetery. i C. F. Knowlton, interurban promoter editor of the Wolf Lake Trolley, and who is interested in a number of enterprises has hung out his sign as a lawyer. He will practice at Wolf Lake. He was admitted to the bar a number of years ago, but has not been actively engaged in the practice of ( law. Elmer Johnson, who recently returned from Pittsburg, where he was conducting a horse sale, expects to buy another car load as soon as possible and ship the same east. Altnough the market is not as gool a' in the past, ther e is some buying and selling going on and he thinks he will be able to do some business at the above named place.

H. S. Brown made a business trip tc Fort Wayne, j Mrs. Eli Sprunger returned home ‘ from Berne, Ind. i Miss Goldie Gay and her mother, Mrs. G. L. Gay left last evening to attend a funeral at Goshen. Ind. The funeral of Anthony nubb, who , was killed last week by being s’ruck j by hn interurban car was held this! morning at ten o’clock at the Hesse- j castle church. A large crowd was present to pay their last tribute of re- j spect to the deceased. Interment | was made in the Hessecastle ceme,tery. — o He Always Remembered.'' A smile lurked at the corners of Mrs. ; Lombard’s mouth as she listened to the plaint of the school friend whom j she had not seen for more than ten j years. “I’m afraid, dear,” she said, “you’ll have to reconstruct some of your plans. You see, I married a forgetful man too.” “Why, you told me not ten minutes ago that your husband had never yet forgotten your birthday or your wedding anniversary,” cried her friend, “and you told me you’d been married nearly eleven years! That’s ever since the year after father took us all abroad.” “Yes,” said Mrs. Lombard demurely, “I have. That’s a long time, isn’t it? But, you see, one thing was in my favor—l was born on the Fourth of July. Mr. Lombard couldn’t very well . forget the national holiday. And as soon as I’d found out how forgetful he was I decided to be married on another holiday. 1 “I suppose as you were abroad you didn’t realize that the date of my wed--1 ding was unusual—people aren’t often i married on the 22d of February, 1 think. But, you see, by a little judicious planning I’ve been saved the 1 necessity of reminding him about our • anniversary.”—Youth's Companion.

Sweetly Thoughtful. The De Jones back lawn was a lawn in name only. It was really an arid desert—bald, so to speak—and in dry weather it was always as dusty as a motor track. To the astonishment of Mrs. De Smythe, who lived next door, she one day saw her devoted husband turning the garden hose upon the De Jones’ “lawn.” “Well, I never!” she exclaimed. “I’m sure I wouldn’t trouble to lay the dust in the De Jones’ back yard, John, especially as they are such a hateful lot of gossips. Small thanks you'll get for your trouble anyway.” Hubby turned to his better half with a smile which told of mixed pleasure and vindictiveness. “That’s all right, my dear. Their darling little Fido was washed snow white this morning. Now he's out there rolling about like a barrel and rubbing the mud well into his fleecy coat. Trust your husband, my sweet, for real, unadulterated thoughtfulness!”—London Scraps. Women and “Sport.” When a big shoot takes place in the coverts near one of our country houses the occasion is made a sort of society gathering. The ladies of the house party grace it with their presence, and other ladies of the neighborhood are glad to be allowed the honor of such company. Thus a large and fashionable party assembles, and while each beat is in progress the girls and women try to look on unmoved while a wounded hare kicks and squeals upon the ground for minutes which seem interminable to the sensitive onlooker until the beat Is over and the dogs are loosed to finish off the cripples. And, though the hare’s piteous shrieking makes its case seem the worst, the mere tumbling over and over of a wounded bird is a shocking sight to see as the time passes and no one goes forward to release it of its life.—London Mail. Dodging Thirteen. "When I lived in New York,” writes a former New Yorker from Berlin, “there was a house near Central park which should have borne the number 13, bift because of the superstition of the occupant permission was secured to place the number 11a or 15a over the door. I spoke of the circumstance a few days ago and learned that the thirteen superstition was more clearly marked here. In the instance mentioned by me an individual was concerned. Here it was the most important corporation in Wiesbaden. There is no No. 13 bathroom in any of the bathhouses, no No. 13 room in any hotel and no No. 13 place at any table d’hote. At Langenschwalbach the baths, under government control, also have bath cells No. 12a where they should be numbered 13.”—New York Tribune. A Worthy Antagonist. “Did you visit any of the old caves when you were up in Scotland?” Jorkins was asked by a friend. “Yes,” replied Jorkins reminiscently, “and, by gum. we had to forcibly pull Maria out of one cave.” “Good gracious! She was fascinated by its beauty, I suppose.” “No, it wasn’t beauty. You see, there is a wonderful echo in the cave, and Maria couldn’t bear to think of the echo having the last word.” —Liverpool Mercury. A Possibility. Old Nancy Doane was noted for the striking originality of some of her expressions. One day she was talking about the utter inanity of another old woman In the neighborhood, and she said: I “I never see her beat! She’ll lop down In a cheer, an’ there she’ll set an’ | set an’ set, doin’ absolutely nothin’ fer hours an’ hours, day after day. ’Pon my soul, 1 sh’d think she’d mildew!” i

BIRTHDAY PARTY t " i • Was Given Last Evening for | Mrs. Thresa Schafer on High Street. OTHER SOCIAL NEWS A Wedding Anniversary Dinner—Epworth League to Give a Social. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zeser of High street presented a delightful scene last evening as the many guests gathered in response to tele-

phone calls to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Thresa Schafer. Seven small tables were arranged in the various rooms and progressive peanuts was the fascinating game for the evening. Miss Lizzie ortenbrer led the ladies in winning the highest score, while the gentlemen’s prize was won by Harmon Gillig. The consolation prizes were awarded t’o Miss Angie Kintz and Mr. Roma Parent. The closing feature of the evening was a delicious luncheon served by the hostess to her guests who were: Misses Eva Ulman, of Fostoria, Ohio; Elnora Lawrence, of Bascom, Ohio; Margaret Zeser, of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Parent, Mrs. Peter Mongey, Mrs. Joe Rumschlag, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rumschlag, Mrs. Peter Zeser, Mrs. Celia Zeser, Mrs. Kate Zeser, Misses Vena Parent, Elize Kortenbrer, Viola Ulman, Messrs Harmon Gillig, Ed Parent, Frank and Roma , Parent, Lewis Kintz, Ed Zeser, Frank and William Zeser, Lew and Ed Rumschlag, Clem Heiderman. The boys Holy Grail will meet at the M. E. church on Tuesday evening. The Epworth League of the Methodist church will give a social at the parsonage on January 20th. The xnogram will consist of readings and talks .along with music. The young people have always proven to be successful with these socials each year, and this year’s social they are trying to make l etter than any previous one. A very delightful surprise party of last evening was given on Mrs. Earl j Hendricks by a large party of friends. Games and music amused the guests during the hours of the evening. At a late hour a thre e course luncheon was served. The honored guest rej ceived' many beautiful remembrances ! which were useful and pretty. Those , who enjoyed th e surprise were: Mr. I and Mrs. Reuben Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. P. Neihl, Mrs. Erwin Briner and babe, George Hendricks. Misses Nota Winnes, Pearl Briner, Messrs. Jesse Niblick. Elgin King, Jesse Ricker. Mr. ; and Mrs. A. J. Shoemaker, of Lock- , ville, Ohio; Mrs. John Felmer and j daughter, of Rockford, Ohio; Miss | Mary Carter, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. | Steele and daughter, of Fort Wayne; ' Mr. and Mrs. Gehring and daughter | Bernice, Mr. and Mrs. Kase, Miss Pearl | Deihl, Miss Katie Kohlbacher, Miss Madgalin e McMully, of Huntington, Ind.; Misses Stella and Hattie Niblick, of Craigville.

The Pythian Sisters will install their officers this evening at the hall. After the business session dainty refreshments will be served'. All members are earnestly urged to he present. Mr. and Mrs. Harve Schroll pleasantly entertained a few friends at a twelve o’clock dinner Sunday noon. The guests who were so pleasantly entertained were: Mr. and Mrs. John Moser, Rev. E. E. Bergman, Misses Inez Everett, Jessie Winnes. January 14th, Tuesday evening, the Historical club will meet with Mrs. Dora Erwin at her home on north Second street. Another merry birthday surprise party of last evening was the one given on Miss Celesta Mylott Sunday to celebrate her fifteenth birthday anniversary. Progressive peanuts was the chief game which each girl was greatly enthused over during the time. Miss Agnes Meibers captured first prize and the consolation prize was awarded to Miss Emma Kinney. Immediately following a dainty two course luncheon was served the guests, who were: Misses Agnes Coffee, Josephine Shoemaker, Anna Meyers, Ethel Ehinger, Marie Kintz, Emma Kinney, Agnes Meibers, Vera Radamacher, Agnes Kohne, Noami Niblick, Verna Niblick. Frances and Ruth Miller, Irene Garard, Esther Corbett, Stella Smith and Bernatta Forbing. Yesterday morning after high mass the St. Marys church elected the following new officers for the coming

year tp serve for the church. They were: Treasurer, E. X. Ehlnger; secretary, Harmon Yager; collctors, H. H. Bremerkamp, John D. Moran, Nicholas Miller; cemetery committee, Andrew Appelman, John S'-hurger, Jacob Martin; Orderman, Gug Ulman. The afternon club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. James Niblick on Tuesday afternoon. A number of the neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. George Wemhoff gathered at their home last night and assisted them in celebrating their eleventh I wedding anniversary. A general good ; time was enjoyed by all present and ‘ the occasion will long be remembered by the victims of the’ surprises. A very prettily appointed six o'clock dinner of last evening was the one given by Mr. ahd Mrs. Chas. Christen in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pilliod, of Piqua, Ohio. The dinner was nicely served in courses. The guests were Mrs, Barney W'emhoff and daughter Stella, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, Misses Nettie Smith, Lettie | Lange, Messrs. Lee Hindeman, Albino > Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Smith. On Wednesday evening the K. of C. members will give a pedro party for the club and their lady' friends. .A large party attended the “Squaw Man” at the Majestic Saturday evening. These were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Christen, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Meibers, Misses Edna Crawford, Nettie Smith. Louise Holbrock, Anna Martin, Mae ' Holtbouse, Kate Mylott, Pansy Bell, Lucile Hale, Mrs. Fanny Cole, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Heller, H. W. Wilson, Herman Smith, Lee Hindman, Miss 1 Bertha Deininger.

BIG MUSICAL COMEDY COMING Ben Cramer’s Concoction “The Merry Widow McCarty.” Ben Cramer’s gorgeous musical concoction “The Widow McCarty” is the offering at the opera house Tuesday January 14. “The Widow McCarty” has been termned a musical “gin fizz” which seems a befitting description. The entertainment is bright, snappy, lively and kaleidoscopic, and is calculated to dispel the blues. The story of “The Widow McCarty” concerns herself who cannot * touch two millions left her by her deceased husband should she marry before her four daughters have found husbands. As the gay widow cruises along the sands of Coney Island for a husband she meets Barney Muldoon, whom sh e considers her affinity. Immediately they begin laying plans to marry off the four McCarty girls. This situation leads up to a number of other amusing situations and excruciating funny complications. Ben Cramer is responsible for the book, and the lyrics and music have been interpolated. There are mor; + han twenty song successes, the most prominent being “Why Can’t a Girl be a Soldier ” “Won't You be My Honey, ’ “School Days,” “Morning Cy,” %oneysuckle Time,” “Honey Moon,” “Yankee Doodle Girl,” "You’ll Have to Get Off and Walk,” ‘Molly Malone,” “Manhattan Isle,” “Big Chief Battle Ax.” “Pinkee Pankee Poo,” “Barney Carney,” "Man in the Moon,” “The Irish Wake” and “Bessie and Her Little Brown Bear.” The production is handsomely staged, well mounted and magnificent ly gowned, the scenic and electical and costuming embelishments being fresh and new, and an excellent performance is assured. Miss Gray, the music teacher has resigned her position in the Decatur public schools owing to ill health. While here Miss Gray gave perfect satisfaction and it is with much regret that the faculty see her go. Miss Gray went home Christmas, but failed to return when school opened and on last week word was received that she would not return again. J. E. McElwaine, who the fore part of last season played ball with Hartford City, later going to Van Wert, in the I. O. league, was injured a few days ago at Fort Wayne, by being struck on the head while working in the Pennsylvania yards on a freight train. He is in the St. Joseph hospital in a very serious condition, and is not expected to live. Frank Wemhoff was this morning able to resume his regular duties at 'the Old Adams County bank as assistant casheier after being absent for a few days on account of sickness. Much complaint is being made by the various churches of our city concerning the conduct of numerous 1 young men wso assemble about these various places of worship during services and disturb the meetings. The attention of the marshal has been called to this fact and he informed 1 us this morning that if the practice did not cease he would make several arrests and make an example out of some one.

The Bossc opera House Thursday, January 14 Ben Craner Presents The Widow McCarty Blight Funny, Sparkling with Music Special Scenery, Electrical Effects Their Own Orchestra Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded, Prices, 25,35,50 Cts. Seats at usual place

I Our January Sale I Will be a money saver for you. We will have extra |}| good bargains for yen in Dress goods, Underwear, IJ Knit Goods, ready-made wrappers, Dressing sacques If Embroidery, Laces, etc. || I We will offer you laces and embroideries that if you Wcan use them you can’t help but buy them. Remember the big cost sale on China and Cut || Glass —They must be sold. TTrue- & I ■ Runyon I

Rubber Boots s s We have the best Rubber Boots that have been sold in the city of Decatur for a long time. Come in and see them and let us tell you how we get them. J. H. Voglewede & Son OPP. Court House

NOTICE It has become necessary for us to transfer our local representative, Mr. L. I'. Alexander, to our \\ arsaw branch temporarily. However, Mr Aexander is permanently located at Decatur and parties being desirous of purchasing good standard made pianos at factory prices can leave word at Mr. Alexanders residenc, 114 S. Third St., and he will give same prompt attention. The Packard Music House North"sidejof the' Decatur Public Library Decatur Ind