Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 279, Decatur, Adams County, 23 November 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail .. $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. The ladies of Whitley county are having their annual exhibit at Columbia City of practical domestic artproducts of the kitchen and sewing room. Prizes are given and a keen competition stimulated. Like the late com contest at South Bend, such an exhibit has a powerful influence in promoting excellence in a very essential line of industry.—South Bend Times. Thanksgiving is but a few days away. Let us pause in our anticipation of roast turkey, dressing and cranberry pauce and give a little heed to the cry of the poor and the needy. Let's not give thanks with a full stomach, not knowing that every other stomach around us is at least filled to a point where they, too, can give thanks to the All Wise without the pangs of hunger. Let's all be good Christians, whether we are good church members, or forsooth, church members at all. Let's help the poor and give them at least one day of real thanksgiving. A person can go through the motions all right and make a good appearance of being thankful for the things that have been, and the things that are, and do it too, on an empty stomach, but how much more happy and thankful they can be on a stomach that bulges a little with the good things of life. So on this Thanksgiving, think of your neighbor, think of the poor and the distressed, and a division with them will make you all the happier, and too, it will make your Thanksgiving the real joy it was intended. Try it. PAY YOUR POLL TAX The poll tax lists containing the names of all those who have not paid their poll tax tor this year, will be turned over to the marshal on the first of the coming month. Those desiring to pay before t"at time can do at the office of the city treasurer. My experience at the jewelry business dates back in childhood days. I fear no job. Didot the jeweler.

Clothing for women a specialty To the Woman who has never worn A Bischof Model XX ZE want to tell you ' * a little about the S> ' idea back of Bischof models. ,;.' The makers of Bischof /Z/T models get the Paris and ; ‘ Berlin styles but they >'■ ':%>••. 7 ’ don’t stop there. //’•Z-.XV;' They believe there is OtWZ \ / /t/*7 ’t ■' a higher standard than ' • v^ z /// •* 1' pure style —that is style A]if!fl 8- and service combined. . [!:* ' . a i What’s fashionable in 4|' Zb f li' Paris js studied and the ■ ideas carried out, the /Mj f /*' effect reproduced but in Lp,/ '* Y7> 4 serviceable, practical ?MB : i;lj tE; -'.W' suits —the kind Ameri- ” 7 j Z/Z can life of today demauds. [ { »■; ;7',4, The taste expressed, '/j J J the discrimination used ]l il I j' f*a ’ n Se^ec ti r -E only v/hat ' ■ 11/■' $ 1 * s Stable has made f'/r f-'fl I a K Bischof models nationalf/ft / h'J I’ 11,. ly popular. It is a sigI' ■’ \(l nificant fact that the ■/W / 5" * leading Fashion Journal I after a close study of the-taste of American women, sketched a Bischof model for their Fall * Fashion Number. Come in and see the very newest designs. There are some splendid values for SIO.OO, $12.50, $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 Niblick and Company

ONE OF QUARETTE Rev. Powell Will Assist M. E. Ministers in RevivalService AT SHELBYVILLE Will Have Charge of Preaching and Music — Continue Two Weeks The Powell, pastor of the Methodist church, will leave Thursday for Shelbyville, where he will be one of a quartet <of ministers of the North Indiana conference of the M. E. church, to conduct a revival at that place. The other members of the quartet are L. J. Naftzger, Dan H. Guild and Fred H. Thornburg, all well known in the ministerial field, which assures a most successful re viva) at that place. The ministers will assist in both the preaching and the music, and the revival will continue two weeks. The Rev. Powell will be accompanied by his Mfe. They will leave Decatur tomorrow, going to Logansport where they w: 1 visit with his mother, Mrs. Sarah Powell, who has been quite sick since visiting with her son in this city a fewweeks ago. - o EAGLES MEET WEDNESDAY EV„ENING. A special called meeting of the Eagles lodge will be held at their hall on Wednesday evening of this week. It is most important that all officers and members be present as at this time will occur the nomination of officers to serve during the ensuing year. G. S. Burkhead, President. _— o Democrat Want Ads. Pay ggjk- . , 1 ks 1 w--' Jr - »' a ' I "Oh You Kid” at Bosse’s Tonight.

WAS BETTER THAN ANNOUNCED Ladies Clear Over s2so—Mrs. Blackburn’s Sales Amount to Over SIOO. The Presbyterian ladles who have just concluded a big rummage sale, were even more successful than was stated yesterday, and they are all so happy that their faces beam like an October full moon. The total amount , of sales, as finally and officially tota’- ' ed up amount to $251, and the expense for the ten days was less than a dollar. Then to this will be added the ’ receipts from the sale of goods left on hands which was made today, and which will likely add another five dollars, the ladies clearing about $255. The official totaling also showed Mrs. Robert Blackburn a much better saleswoman, even, than was first announced, her sale slips amounting to $105.50, a most wonderful record. The sale put. the society out of debt and they now have cash on hands. No . wonder they have a smile that refuses to come off. • —-o— HIS SAME OLD JOB John F. Lachot Accepts Place Formerly Held With Brooks Oil Company BEGINS JANUARY IST Has Served Most Efficiently as County Treasurer for Four Years Past John F. Lachot, who retires from the office, of county treasurer on De cember 31st, after four years of splendid service, has accepted a position with the Brooks Oil company of Cleveland, Ohio, for which company he worked for twelve years, prior to his election to the office of treasurer. He recently contracted to look after the sales in the same territory, which he formerly'- covered, this section of Indiana, and will succeed H. P. Ray, of Berne, who took the place four years ago. This is certainly a good recommendation for Mr. Lachot and the fact that he will succeed is assured. Mr. Ray has been offered his choice of other good territory, but has not decided whether or not he will remain with the company. During his term in office Mr. Lachot has proven an efficient and worthy public man. He has been courteous at all times and his many friends have but in creased their admiration for him. They all wish him the very best fortune for the future years.

FITTING TRIBUTE — I Was Reception Given at Church of Christ Last Evening many Attended Paid Respects to Evangelist and to New’ Members— A Social Hour A very fitting tribute last evening was the reception given by the members of the Church of Christ for the evangelist, Frank Thompson, of Cairo, Illinois, who has just completed a most successful two weks" revival in this city, and for the several who have been converted or identified themselves with the local church during this service. Preceding the social hour, a very impressive baptismal service was conducted by the pastor, the Rev. F. H. Vernor, followed by an experience meeting in which many of the members took part. The social period that followed was a most delightful one, there being a general commingling in good fellowship, and during the hour refreshments were served. Among those who have identified themselves with the church during this time are Mrs. C. E. Hitesman, Mrs. Parr, Miss Gretel Shoemaker, Robert Quinn,Leon Hunt, Bertha Schultz, Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Syphers, Miss Winnie Burke. Evangelist Thompson left this morning for his home in Cairo, 111. PIANO FOR SALE—lnquire of U. Deiningen ts FOR SALE—A good wool overcoaL Call phone 435. Conkey's Laying Tonic going fast at Page Blackburn’s. Poultrymen, take advantage of free offer. 2t

SOCIETY COLUMN Mrs. H. T. Diehl Given Surprise on Birthday Anniversary BY HER NEIGHBORS; Mr. and Mrs. Jaberg Were! Guests of Honor at Sup- | per—Other Items A delightful masquerade party is planned for Friday evening by a number of girls, who have formed a club. Miss Dessie Beery, of north Third street, will be hostess. The party will include Sue and Celia Mayer, Osii Cowan, Vernia Smith, Lucile and Agnes Gillig, Bertha Butler. The Ladies' Mito Society of the Methodist church will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Angeline Archbold on Monroe street on Friday afternoon. Let all the ladies be present. Mr. and Mrs. John Spuhler entertained Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jaberg and Miss Sue Mayer at supper last] evening. The supper was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jaberg who left today for Arizona, where they will make their home. The St. Cecelia choir of the St. Marys Catholic church was pleasantly entertained last evening by Father Wilkens at the parsonage. A general social time, with a luncheon, formed the evening's entertainment Sampson Pillars, the well known farmer of Rpot township, is celebrating his birthday anniversary in a quiet way today at his home north of the city. His friends remembered him with a post card shower. The Concord Lutheran church of Root township, will have an aid society for the«first time in several years, and many of the ladies of the church are meeting this afternoon with Mrs. C. D. Kunkel at Monmouth for the purpose of organizing. The officer* elected this afternoon will be announced later. Mr. and Mrs. Harry- Cbrist--n, c* Fort Wayne, formerly of this city, will give a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, that day also being the birthday anniversary of Mr. Christen. Mr .and Mrs. John Christen and son Ray, of this city, will be i among those who will attend.

When Mrs. H. T. Diehl, of Kirkland township, returned from a visit with friends in Markle, Sunday, she found that a large number of her friends had taken possession of her home and were awaiting to extend to her greeting in honor of the day which was her fifty-fifth birthday anniversary. Her surprise in their pleasant remembrance was complete, but it extended further when a glance into the dining room showed tables there to be loaded with all that goes to make a dinner fit for a king and his followers, besides innumerab’e beautiful and useful presents. Those who were present were: Mr. Jacob Scherry, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mechling of Curryville, Mrs. Maria Bowers and daughter Bessie of near Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jahn and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Scherry, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reppert, Mr. and Mrs. Harve Berry and daughter Beulah, Mrs. Nancy Bright and grandchild Lola, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Diehl and baby of Markle, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Brentlinger and family of Vera Cruz. Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Bell and family of near Honduras, John Brown, Melvin Diehl, Ervin Diehl, Miss Pearl Baumgartner, Miss Delva Baumgartner of Vera Cruz, and Miss Nellie Diehl.

The Modern Woodmen meeting will be held at half past six o'clock tomorrow evening. There Is business of importance to transact and rt is the ft ope that there will be a large attendance of the membership. This was the regular week for the meeting of the Euterpean Society, but the meeting has been postponed on account of the Thanksgiving holiday. Miss Bessie Schrock will be hostess to the Thimble Club Friday afternoon. The Rev. and Mrs, Wehmeyer will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heuer at six o’clock dinner this evening. Mrs. Wilson Beery, of Pleasant Mills, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. I Martin Beery at dinner today. (ContlaueCr o» pwg« 43

OU tO j For rhe Splendid — —— values we are offer* be Thankful SUITS, OVERCOATS, UNDERWEAR We want to show you $lO, sls, S2O,“ you These overcoats were made by the most j" - skilled tailors in the land, and the pat- y < terns are fashions’ newest creation. 1 Good Servicable Overcoats 3 For Men at ‘ $5.00, $7.50 and $8,50 .. —------ I —— Boys’ Suits and Overcoats M Our showing of Boy’s suits and over- J j coats is far above the average. You must I ’j 'jfe see them to be convinced. Prices range a|| * $ iLhfrom $1.50 to $7.50 a . ' -■ . ’ -Ofi A full line of Sweater Coats Any color you desire 50c to $5.00 I : IM Bn Brand new line of fancy vests and Neckwear. Vests s|,sO t 055.00 ELZEY--VANCE-HITE Comer East of Court House Decatur, Indiana

A GOOD REPORT Is Made for Past Month by Miss Moses the Librarian PATRONAGE HEAVY < One Hundred New Books Added to Shelves—New Magazines Are in The monthly report completed to- ■ day by Miss Annette Moses, librarian, ■ shows that the patronage of this institution was much heavier during the past month than the one preceding, due no doubt to the shorter, cooler evenings, when indoor recreations are the more desirable, and to the heavier school and club reference work. During this past month, one i hundred new books were added to the shelves, the total number now be- ; ing 4,075, and the total number who enjoy borrower's privileges at this : time, is 1,708, while 1,650 books were . taken out in the month. The fines ; and assessments amounted to nine ' dollars. The highest daily circulation ■ in the month was 97, the lowest 39, and the average 63. Many of the December magazines have arrived and may t,e enjoyed at the reading tables, among them being the following: Pearson's, Scribner, Munsey, Popular Mechanics, Good Housekeping, La dies' Home Journal, Woman’s Home Companion, Fine Arts Journal, Burr Mclntosh, Field and Stream, McClure’s, Modern Machinery, Delineator, St. Nicholas, American Boy, Little Folks, Outlook, Red Book. One of the latest contributions to the book shelves is a book entitled “Finding the North Pole," which is supposed to be Cook’s own story of his experiences in the far north. The library is a good place to be, and any young man may be proud of the statement “He loafs at the library” if inquiry is made about him. o—— A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY I have decided to dispose of the City News Stand, which I have owned for some time. I will do this because

I find that I haven't the time to look after It as I should. Here is a splendid opportunity for some young man. The place of business clears from fifty dollars a month upward, and I will sell it for S3OO. It’s a dandy chance for you to build up a , store, handling anything else you may; desire. If you are interested inquire ■ of J. H. Heller, at his office. 278-2 t I

Bosse opera house ONE NIGHTONLy — TUESDAY, NOV. 23d, The Big Farce Comedy Hit OH YOU KID Funny Comedians, Funny Situations, All fun from start to finish Nothing Old, & & All New Swell Singing and Dancing I BIG LAUGH OF THE SEASON I PrifPC. CD Seat Sale at the & » I Ivvj. ZD, DD, Du. Usual Place i THE CRYSTAL | g)'.?S Fll MC. (Elastic Transformations)(Change of Heart) ■ iL.nu.(T WO Lovers and Cognette) , f ILLUSTRATED the big magnolia tree.*

FOR RENT —A good house on the corner of Madison and Ninth streets. Six rooms, both kind of water and good barn. Inquire of G. C. Steele, at the Racket store ts FOUND—A bill of currency at the • Holthouse prug,/4Co. Ownetf can ■ have same by calling at that place I and raying for this ad. 278-6 t