Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 59, Decatur, Adams County, 10 March 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW «. ELLINGHAM. Subsortptlon Ratosi Pet week, tew carries „».1O «®te Pee yeas, hr cmrtea... .» „ Pee meaUK l»r ma11...........36 «bw Per year, by mall JfiJO Single eoplee .... esata Advertisiag rates made kuowu ou application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. There may be person silly enough to regard circulation and free distribution as being synonymous terms, but such silliness is not lodged in the craniums of intelligent men and women at the desk or behind the counter. That preposterous pretense has lost its force, if it ever had any. Free distribution of a newspaper is one thing; bona fide circulation is quite another. And Barnum is dead.—South Bend Times. Now that the time is here when the demand for spring goods is big, it is deemed appropriate and right that our readers be informed relative to the opportunities afforded by Decatur merchants to those who contemplate purchases. There has jnot been a time in years that such large stocks and excellent assortments of spring shoes, hats, clothing, dry goods, etc., have been placed on the shelves of Decatur business houses, as is the case ■ a* the present time. The progressive Decatur merchants have simply outdone themselves in securing goods ] of fashion and durability and the , prices are right. Those who are anticipating purchases cannot afford to 1 overlook the announcements in the ’ Democrat of the business men of cv- j ery line. I 1 1 HOUSE FOR RENT—A five-roomed 1 cottage on north Ninth street. In- ' quire of Peter Gaffer.

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COTTSCALK HAS ARRIVED HOME Came Home Yesterday Following the Adjournment of the Legislature. Berne, Indiana, March 10. —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —Representative Gottschalk came home from Indianapolis last evening, and is today being congratulated by all his friends and acquaintances over the splendid record made during the legislative session. His vote was recorded for all the good legislation that was proposed and he was against all the jobs that were presented. Every one in Berne and surrounding country is more than pleased with his record.

THE CONFERENCE North Indiana Conference to Be Held in Near Future AT GREENFIELD Dr. Wilcox Will Deliver the Annual Missionary Address The 1909 session of North Indiana conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will be held at Greenfield, Indiana, beginning the thirty-first day of this month and continuing one week, and business will be transacted during that time which will greatly interest the members of the local congregation. Although the program in its entirety has not as yet been compiled, it is known that Dr. C. B. Wilcox of this city will deliver the annual missionary address to the assemblage of clergymen, this being an honor bestowed upon the able minister which comes as a consequence of his rare ability and diligency in the missionary field. Among other important matters which will occupy the attention of the body will be the work of enlarging the districts in the Northern Indiana conference so that the number of districts will be reduced from six to five. In the event that this is accomplished, and good authority is that it will be, this district will be enlarged along with the others (Continued on page 4.)

SPECIAL SUIT DISPLAY F'ricin y, March 12th. | REMEMBER THE DATES ON the above Dates we will have on display the famous (Bischof Models) The latest styles of the best manufacture in America. Their suits and Jackets are always original but always in perfect taste. With connections in Paris and Berlin, they get all the newest features but use only the best for their own models. The tailoring is excellent. A Bischof Suit never loses its shape. You Are Invited to attend this display as we expect to show the LARGEST OPEN STOCK of Suits and Seperate jackets ever shown in this city. Buy your Easter Suit now A Complete Showing-White One Piece Lengiere Dresses. See them. We can please you. Niblick & Company iiinii Bia ii|i iiimwii Mgyj—

SOCIAL COLUMN Mrs. Edward Shoemaker to Be Hostess to the C. W. B .M. Society THE HOLY GRAIL Mrs. O. L. Vance Entertained the Historical Society —Other Notes The Historical Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. O. L. Vance on Second street Tuesday evening. A delicious luncheon was served to the guests by the hostess. The paper was read by Mrs. Congleton on “Paul's Letter to the Church at Colosse." It was unusually interesting. The Holy Grail and Knights of King Arthur met at the Methodist church last night, and one of their most pleasant times was enjoyed. The motion for adjournment was made three times. They are an order of interested and Intelligent boys. A lively scene was presented when the chairman called the house to order. Business of importance was transacted. The presence of Harold Wilcox, of St. Louis. Mich., will occasion pleasure for the boys at the next meeting, the coming Tuesday. A banquet will be served to honor the (ormer member and the out-going .chairman of the senate. Will Conrad. President Ben Beavers will appoint a new chairman to serve out the vice president's unexpired time. The Rebekahs held an interesting meeting Tuesday evening, and on next Tuesday evening two candidates will be shown through the mysteries of the degree, and every member of the staff is requested to be present. The C. W .B. M. of the Christian church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Edward Shoemaker on north Fifth street. Topic: “The Young People’s Work: An Investment: Does It Bring Results." Hymn. Prayer. Bible lesson: 1 Chron. 29:19 and 22; 11-13. Leader, Mrs. Hurst. Reading: “When

is it Wise to Direct the Child Toward Ideals Held for it?’’ Mrs. Stevens. Reading: “The Work of the Year,’’ Mrs. Fisher. Reading: “United Mission Study for March.” Mrs. Jacob Eady. “Report of Young People's Work of 1908," Mrs. M. E. Artman. “Mrs. Reyburn's Inevitable," Mrs. Fleming. Business. Benediction. The Red Men will have a celebration meeting at their hall over the interurban tonight Seven candidates will be intiated into the lodge, a few more added to the rapidly growing order. The members will feast at a banquet tonight. More men have signified (Continued oa page 4.)

PALACE TEAM WON Berling’s Five Loses Game by Close Margin RETAIN FIRST PLACE Berling Won Two Out of Three But, Was Short on Pins STANDING. ■Won. Lost. Pct. Berling’s Five 16 8 .666 Postoffice 10 11 .476 Elks 5 7 .419 Palace 8 13 .380 In a game which was interesting from start to finish the Palace bowling team won from Berling’s team last night by a total of thirty-five pins in three games. Notwithstanding the fact that, the Berling team won two out of three games. The score: Palace — Ccverdale 176 133 138 Zander 153 209 157 Archbold 126 175 171 Lankenau 199 195 186 Slater 147 137 148 Total 801 849 *• 800 Berling’s Five — Smith 158 156 170 Mutchler 133 152 154 Lachot 148 152 143 Shafer 184 167 193 Peterson 196 167 147 Total 819 789 807

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