Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 289, Decatur, Adams County, 6 December 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 ~...55.00 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 postofflee at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. ~J. H. HELLER, Manager. The Hoosier friends of Sanator Shively will be glad to know that he returns to Washington in better health than has been his lot for a long time. Should this continue, the country will hear from the Junior Indiana senator during the present session of the United Stated congress. in. I —mm Congressman Adair wants every soldier to have a dollar a day pension and the congressional hopper will contain a bill introduced by him. The Eighth district congressman has always been mindful of the needs and rights of those who sacrificed their lives and health for the preservation of the union ; The friends of W. H. Scheiman, treasurer of Allen county, are busy suggesting his name for a place on the democratic state ticket for state treasurer. Mr. Scheiman is one of the most active and influential democrats of the Twelfth district, an dwould grace the place designated for him o:i the state ticket Saginaw and Midland Counties are in the exact center of Southern Michigan. These counties have all kinds of soils. Good black dirt, clay loam clay, black sand loam with clay sub soil. Flats and uplands all productive. This county is practically level, with plenty of fall for drainage. We have no wash land. We sell land ■ on any terms. A small payment down and a small annual payment enables you to get a home of your own. Write or come and see us for cheap rates. THE MICHIGAN LAND CO., Office over Postoffice, DECATUR - INDIANA.

Encourages the Young Anything that is a pleasure is well done. Youthful fingers take to the Packard —its action is so light, even, elastic; its ton« so easily brought forth in all its sweetness. Start your children right. Give them the instrument that develops the musical education perfectly from the first lesson. The Packard has been a real aid to beginners in thousands of homes. Come in. Bring the family to hear it. The boys and girls will enjoy a Packard concert—will see what pleasure it would be to play it themselves. Yager Bros, and Reinking

SUIT'S BUV HIM A SUIT OR OVERGOAtT I .,. - $7.00 to of $5.00'” $22.50 HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & 00. $22.50 II POOP CLOTHES SELLERS FOR MEN AND BOYS 'll

: SOCIETY COLUMN t Oscar Jones Given Surprise on His Birthday An--3 • niversary. 3 — " I ' MANY ATTENDED 1 * Mr. and Mrs. Michaud Eni tertain —Rebekahs Will . Initiate —Social Items. One of the very pleasant birthday 1 anniversary surprises was that planI ned by Mrs. Oscar Jones and daughter, • Addie. for their husband and father, - yesterday in honor of his thirty-eighth . birthday anniversary. Relatives and friends to the number of eighteen ar- ’ rived on the 10 o’clock car from Fort 1 Wayne and other points north and pro- ■ ceeded to the Jones home on Seventh , street where the day was spent in quie t but happy reunion. Many beautiful presents as well as good wisnes were given to Mr. Jones in remembrance ’ of the day. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. William Jones of Columbia city: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Franks, Mr. and Mrs. John Krauhs, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman McClintock, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brundidge, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fisher and daughter, Ethel, of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. William Franks and children of this city. All arrangements are complete for the'venison dinner which the ladies of the Mite society will serve in the dining hall of the Methodist church tomorrow, Tuesday, at the noon hour. The following menu will be served: Venison —Stewed and Fried Pot-pie with Potatoes Beet Pickles Cream SlawBread, Butter, Jelly Apple and Mince Pie Coffee The price R>f the meal will be 25 cents. A number of friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mrs. J. E. Ward Sunday to remind Mrs. Ward of her thirty-ninth birthday anniversary-. All those present enjoyed themselves and at 1 o’clock a bountiful

dinner was served of chicken and all good things that they have at a surprise party. They were amused by instrumental music and singing. Many beautiful presents w-ere received by Mrs. Ward. Those present that enjoyed the dinner were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Barger and children, Vera, Theo and Oracle; Mr. Johtl Barger and children, Orville, Floyd, Dora, Glenn, Alta, Leta and Lola; Mr. Pete Hartman, Mrs. Rose Heifner, Mr. and Mrs. George Niblick and children, Milo, Edith and Rufus; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ward and children, Belle, Charley, Leona, Harley and Henry, Norman Stalter, Darcy Nlbl'-k. Tip'. Hartman, Clarence Stalter, Belle Niblick, Susie Weldy, Delva a-d Allen Stalter, Harvey Ward,, Elmer Bryant, Grade Ward, Ada Elliott and Francis Ward of this city. All departed at a late hour wishing her many more happy an niversaries. - Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Michand entertained last evening at luncheon, the guests being the Misses Matilda Sellemeyer, Bessie Baumgartner and Lilah Lachot. The Helping Hand society, an organization of the German Reformed churcb, will meet tomorrow afternoon at the parsonage to continue work on comforters which they planned to make using the proceeds of the sales for church wcjrk. The regular monthly business and social session of the Christian Endeavor society of the German Reformed church will be held tomorrow evening at the home of the pastor, the Rev. and Mrs. L. C. Hessert. The Rev. Shoemaker of Bluffton delivered the sermons for the congregation of the Methodist church at the library hall last evening in the place of Rev. Powell, who is assisting in a revival service out of the city. The “True Chapter” of the Woman's League will hold a “Christmas bazaar" December 18th, and will probably serve a chicken pot-pie dinner on same date. Mr. and Mrs. Judson W. Teeple en(Continue don page 4.) MISSIONS Christian Woman's Board of Missions Holds Special Services. ANNUALLY OBSERVED Local Church of Christ Joins in the Work With Interesting Program. The services held at the Church of Christ Sunday evening under the auspices of the Christian Woman’s Board of missions, was a very interesting and beautiful one, attended with music, addresses, readings and recitations appropriate for the occasion. Thfs day is universally observed and the local church felt it was working in accord with the churches over the entire country in this department. Special music was provided by the choir and there were vocal and instrumental music by the Misses Gretel Shoemaker, Marguerite Daniels, Jennie Bentz, Velma Schroll, Maud Cowley, while Mrs. A. D. Artman spoke on “Our Orphanages.” Miss Sarah Segur on “Medical Missions,” and Mrs. P. G. Williams on “The Executive Committee,” and the pastor, the Rev. F. H. Vernor gave words of encouragement and tribute to these earnest workers for the cause. Several members united with this auxiliary at the close of the meting and the year just opening promises to be an even greater one In the service than that just past. ■ o FOR SALE —A Poled-Angus bull, earning two years old. Enquire of Dyke Frtsinger, at the postofflee. 289tf

THE JOLLY WIDOW She Will be at Opera House This Evening and is Sure to Please. NOT A DULL MOMENT Many Special Features Have Been Arranged for Between Acts. The big theatrical event of the season comes tonight when the Pythian Sisters give the “Jolly Widow-, ’ the proceeds therefrom to be used for the purpose of furnishing the ladies department of the new Pythian home. The ladies have worked hard and believe th> affair will be a complete success. The local players are ready to give the best account of themselves, ever, and there will not be a dull mo- t ment, not even any intermissions as -. special musical features have been arranged for between acts. You should see little Virginia Pratt as “Little Trixev’’ and she will delight you with her songs and recitations; also Mr. Don Burke in violin solos and many ; other special events. It will cost you but a uartar to drive away the blues and make you forget the worldly cares. This is the you have been waiting for all winter and if you miss it you will be sorry when you hear your neighbor talking good it was. o— MONTHLY SESSION Board of County Commissioners are Bus yWith the Regular Routine. REPORTS ARE FILED By the Various County Officers for Last Quarter of the Year’s Work. The December session of the board of county commissioners convened, this morning and there, was consider- j able business brought up. This is the last regular meeting for William Mil-j ler, who has pjoved an efficient and capable officer. He will be followed by James A. Hendricks, who was on hand today taking a few pointers on the job. County treasurer John F. Lachot has filed his monlhly report, and the ouarterly reports and receipts from the county treasurer were filed by H. S. Michaud, auditor; H S. Steele, recorder; James P. Haefling, clerk; Eli Meyer, sheriff, and J. R. Graber,>u-| perintendent of the county farm. All were duly examined and approved by the commissioners. County treasurer-elect, Charles W. Yager, has filed his bond in the sum of $200,000. That it is its good as a government bond is proven by the fact that It was signed by the following well known business men: C. S. Niblick, E. X. Ehlnger, M. Kirsch, John Niblick. N. C. Anderson, C. J. Voglewede, C. A. Dugan, H. L. Conter, E. B. Lenhart, Jesse Rupp, C* A. Neuenchwander, R. Schug, Fred Bentz, J. C. Schug, J. F. Lehman, Fred Schaffer, John Baker, John H. Yager, S. E. Hite, Hfnry Hite, J. F. Lacbot, Dyonis Schmidt, A. H. Sellemeyer and Irvin Brandyberry. Abraham Egley filed a petition for a bridge on the Wabash-Hartford township line and the matter was referred to the county council. The petition filed by Samuel Butler and others asking for an orphan’s home was referred to the county council.

Mr. William Owen and associate players at Bosse Opera House December 9th.

THE PIONEER. The pioneers of all countries have and always will be the subject of thoughtful "\consideration and those who follow in their tread often too lightly appreciate their efforts and achievements. That they fared better than their ancestors is but an idle tale. A false delusion, an utterance from the Ups of those void of appreciation. To travej through mud and brush or on pikes of stone and gravel. To ride on horseback or on cushioned vehicles shaded from the scorching sun and rain or in autos, or interurans one can easily tell which the traveler would much prefer. True the pioneer grew poetic in the moonlight courting but to grope in the dark or under the brilliant light of the ark lamp he would without hesitancy choose the light. Ours has been a profitable age. All possesions of realty has grown in value for a score of years at least 5 per cent annually and will so continue in the years to come. How favorable we are situated and how little we appreciate what a storehouse we possess, and how poor we pretend, are shameful meditations and sinful ingratitude. Compare our country with Michigan, Texas, Canada or any other where efforts are made to induce • the rural settler to go and none will ' j equal ours in advantage, productive- • ness and profit yielding. j Ours was once a pioneer country, 1 once on the frontier, once her value 1 and fertility of soil was unknown, now 1 her history is an open book, the prob--1 lem has been solved, at the price of - great labor, demonstrating truthfully and emphatically there is no excel- : lence without great labor, and to a ’ certainty that with labor here the reI ward and good returns are assured. ■ Ask the pioneer the value of our lands ' and he will answer as valuable as life I I itself. If you would know the value of an l investment ask the pioneer. If you T would know the value of improvements, advancement and civilization ask the pioneer. If you would know • when can buy ask us after years 1 of expedience learning to select only i that which would yield the investor : profit, ahd assure him value received • we invite your inspection and ask • your Judgments after s investigating . the following long since shown from • the wilderness by the pioneers and at a sacrifice of brain and muscle. If ■ you have money or have it not, but , want it, we gladly consent to assist - you to acquire and point out .the way that leads you to possessions that will 3 bring with it the blessing of contenti ment. Think of some of these advantages within three miles of our paved streets i and arc light for SBO.OO per acre with • comfortable fireside wherein you may 1 sit protected from the storms of winter, with well built barns wherein the lowing herd may be sheltered from r the icy air of night, s For instance, $3000.00 investment i- yielding an annual income of $216.00. Five acre tract as finely improved

Milt MK Nil fluluu lull 111 UUjuIuIIUh While the stock is complete and avoid rush and hurry. We never had as complete a line or as large a stock as now and we did not forget QUALITY when buying. It is not hard to bny here as you find anything you want in the JEWELRY line and prices lower than the lowest. We invite comparison to prove it. vs=sn Here is a Bargain in Ladies and and Gents Watches Gents JElgin or Walthann OIH fifl 1~-..j1~-..j 1 movement, 20 year case 01U1UU WxTbjvV Ladies Elgin or Waltham Cft movement, 20 year case OgZiuU All other lines in proportion. All that is necessary is to come in and see for yourself. Every thing is marked in plain figures and price the same to all. So make your selection now and we will lay it away for you. All articles ENGRAVED FREE of charge. With every $3.00 cash purchase we give a SOUVENIR SPOON of DECATUR. LEHNE The Jewler

as could be desired at a great bargain., Fine six room house and a half-acre; of ground, outside of corporation, i $900.00. Nice Fifth street property at half price. Nice modern farm. 80 acres, will trade for city property.

WE READ ABOUT SPEGIfVL SftLE.5 MY Complete, clean, up-to-Watches, Clocks, Ring fe^^^Chains,Fobs, Bracelets I- and in fact everything found in a jewelery store, will be [sold at a special low price sale s£§r*We take this plan to get acquainted. * = 3Essr DIDOT & SON. ■ North Side of Court House. I Remember us if Your Watch or Clock needs reI pairing for that’s been my business for 40 years,

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, Vacant lot for sale, 10 cents per day !j or trade for live stock or any other J commodity having commercial value. I have for sale 1,200 . pound bay ’ mare, farm and city broke, and safe for any driver. Cash or on time. [ ' DAN N. ERWIN, Decatur, Indiana