Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 299, Decatur, Adams County, 18 December 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. — ■■■■! Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier. .... — .IO 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 poetoffice at Decatur. Zidiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. —=-= 1.. L', JI. "= THE DEMOCRACY CHOOSE THEIR LEADERS. No better evidence exists that the! democracy of Adams county are already chuck to the brim with enthusiasm, than the registering of twentynine hundred and twelve votes for the candidates on the county primary ticket in the contest of Friday. They did this in the face of the bitter cold: and distressing weather, and apparent-! ly they did it cheerfully, judging from I the good feeling existing today over the success of the winners. Without a word of disparagement to those who fought for a personal victory and lost, the fact remains that the ticket nominated has all the elements of strength. They are all men of good personal character, have always been faithful to the cause of democracy, stand in the front row as men and ■ democrats, and should receive the vote of every democrat in the county. They will make splendid standardbearers of their party and will do much to make the green spot greener > and the cup of Democratic joy sweeter. In the battle of political supremacy there is much for the democracy of In- . diana to fight for. The election of 1 a democratic legislature means an- 1 other United States senator for the > party of the people. It means also a redistricting of the state for con- , gressional and legislative purposes. , It means supremacy for the democratic party in many ways, and it is encouraging that the democracy of Adams county enter the contest thus

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early and with so much genuine en- ’ thuslasm. I m im.HJ.iI IS FIXING UP Will Higgs, the proprietor of the Crystal theater has been making quite * a bit of improvement to his popular I place of amusement and it is now ) one of the neatest and most comfort i able amusement places in the city. I A beautiful scene has been painted for i a background of the stage, which Is “ very attractive and will help very 1 much to the betterment of the interior. He has also made other Improve- . ments and placed anotner stove in side so as to afford comfort to his many patrons who attend. FOR DEDICATION New Knights of Pythias Hall Will Probably be Ready for Use by the FIRST OF FEBRUARY I Finishing Touches are Now Being Given Handsome Nw Building. One of the first things that attract the attention of visitors to Decatur after a severa months' absence is the new Knights of Pythias building on ,Third street, which is now nearing completion, and which already gives appearance of being one of the finest of its kind in the state. The exi terior is practically finished, and the finishing touches are now being put on the interior. Gaffer and his men, who have been working on the staining of the woodwork for some time, will complete that task this evening and will begin on the finishing the first of the week. The electric lights have already been installed, and the appliances are of the very best. It is thought that the building will be completed even to the details of the carpentering and furnishing by the Ist of February, at which time elaborate dedication services will attend the opening of the building. The afternoon and evening will probably be given over to this dedication and lodges from many of the adjoining cities will be invited to attend.

SOCIETY COLUMN • Mrs. Theodore Kennedy r Was Very Pleasantly t Remembered on Her r « ANNIVERSARY DAY y - Modern Woodmen Ready 9 for Initiation Next Monday—Other Socials. I — To be agreeably remembered by a large number of friends on her seven- [ ty-fourth birthday anniversary was the pleasant experience of Mrs. Theodore Kennedy, one of the well known and well beloved ladies of the city. The climax to a happy day occurred at 5 o'clock Friday evening, when about ’ twenty-five of her neighbors and friends called at the Kennedy home unannounced and extended the greetings of the day to her. Furthermore ' they brought with them large baskets of good things from which a most delicious supper was spread, and after all had partaken thereof the evening hours were spent in a delightfully social way in which the reminlsences of . Mrs. Kennedy and her aged conpan- ’ ion and others who have witnessed the growth of the country and its peo- ’ pie in its many years played a promi--1 nent part. Those who were present : and enjoyed the celebration with ' them, with the desire that the years of the honored one may be many more, were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krick, Mrs. Wilson Lee and her guest. Miss Westerfield, of Lima, Ohio; Miss Frances Laman, Rev. and Mrs. Spetnagle and son, Robert; Mrs. Ollie Jackson. Will Jackson, Mrs. 8. E. Shamp, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Meyers, Mrs. Ed Moses and daughters, Gertrude and Cary; Carl Moses, Mrs. Nettie Schrock, Mrs. Julia Moses, Mrs. Fred Linn and son, Lawrence. Miss Clara Terveer gave a beautiful vocal solo at the chapel exercises in the high school Friday morning. The United Brethren Sunday school will hold its annual election of officers, next Sunday morning. The Missionary society of the United Brethren church is making preparations for a systematic study which they will doubtless begin the first of the year. The study will be of the book on “The Why and the How” of mislonary work, and will doubtless be a source of much interest and instruction to the members. The books have already been secured by the pastor, Rev. Imler, and study has begun by many. The society meets the first Thursday in each month. '"lie members of the Gleaners' club were entertained this afternoon by Miss Naomi Dugan. The cabinet of the Epworth League of the Methodist church will hold its regular monthly business meting at the library Sunday afternoon. On account of the holidays there will be no meeting of the Thimble club next week. The social meeting held at the Ben Hur hall Friday evening was one of the most enjoyable of the kind ever held there. After disposing of quite a large amount of important business a good program was rendered, including many good talks and plans for the future good and welfare of the order. Then came a part of the festivities arranged as a surprise for many—a banquet prepared by the ladies —and it is said to have been one of the most sumptuous ever spread in the hall. During the course of the evening, committees to arranges for many important features of the lodge work were appointed. Monday will be another great day in the history of the local Woodman camp, this being the time when another large class of candidates will be taken into the order. The class will number about twenty-five or thirty and will be taken to Fort Wayne, where the degrees will be conferred with appropriate services by the Fort Wayne team. A large delegation will go from Decatur, Monroe, Berne and Geneva camps, special rates being given by the interurban, good on all cars. A special will also be put on in the evening to accommodate the greater number who will leave then. The members of the local camp have been working for the securing of the large class for some time and are much pleased with the fact that their efforts have been crowned with success. —o Democrat Want Ads. Pay

THE GRAND THEATER. Tonight the Biggest and Beet Vaudeville Act Ever In This City. Tonight at the Grand theater you will see the biggest and best vaudeville act ever In this city. We have secured the services of Mr. Clifford iJtDelle, the rising young magician of the famous LaDelle family, who will entertain you in feats of magic never before seen in this city. The great Jew Comedy Magic Act is something entirely new and strictly his own act. The Grand is giving you the best pictures in town and with the assistance of Mr. you will see the swellest show for 5 cents ever in this city. We open promptly at 6:30, so come early and get a good chair. Mr. LaDelle will use a rabbit, dove and rooster in his act; a big 25 cent show for 5 cents, and one you can't afford to miss. He will positively appear at the Grand tonight. The price is 5 cents, with two big reels of the swellest pictures you have ever seen and a new illustrated song. Come early.

|CHRISTMAS 1 TIME IS HERE. 1 ■ I ■ WE ARE READY WITH COMRLETESTOCKS Jg Every one is thinking of buying some little token to give at g X’mas time to make home a happy place on this day to make g O the little ones overflow with joy and Father, Mother, Brother, Sisteror some dear friend feel as though they had a dear friend H We are in position to supply your wants wite useful presH ents g I- 1 H Big Gut Sale on Winter FIIIS, FIIIS, FUfe M fi Goats and Suits, flight at —|| . L j In this line we are in a position to show you all tl|6 069800 W Hen yOu 066(1 Classes and grades of furs from the smallest childgffiigl ten’s sets to the most expensive furs for ladies and o them. misses - / g i A, i=-SlB “ c X7„n g I .I.UU I Og $16.00 suits at OH Brown Coney Muff and “M, ? 9 oWL thissalP ' Sllscarfs • S ®wi A Big Cut in SI 50 ,o 4 50 i Prices on ** $3.50 W 6 .50 J | J|| // Bale * ZU,UU Jan Mink Furs from fviF £'// 9Sg JLMIj I irw.siß.so. tiKWIXa B ■ 515.00 * D i ’ l3 r J * 1 | :::::::: Scc ° ur *• | O 513.50 coats this sale sio.oo make VoUr purchase. 8 $12.50 eoats this sale $ 9 . 0 0 ' p . you! O SIO.OO coats this sale $7.00 wecaurieaso XOU| " 11 " i i—■—i ■ ■ . ■-~r-i All’Children’s winter coats will be sold at sacri- i ol , 3 , t ’StPj c -hl. i 1 Make our Store your headquarters. Leave free inlprice—nothing will be reserved. We have ® no old coats to show “All are nice, clean styles y° ur packages in our care while you do your shop- g g and are up-to-date. ping. ~ g 8 Useful X’mas presents. A few suggestions what to buy Fancy Hosiery, Kid Gloves, Fancy Belts, Nobby Purses, g Belt Buckles, Fancy Barrettes, New Combs, Lunch Cloths, ® SB Table Linens, Umbrellas, Dress Goods, Linen Napkins, Set ||| Furs, Ladies Coats, Ladies Skirts, Childrens Furs, Fancy S H China, Woolen and Cotton Blankets. H | NIBLICK & COMPANY J

USE THE RED TAGS Red Cross Stamps Will Make Packages Look Brighter for Christmas. IT AIDS GOOD CAUSE Indiana Wants to Increase Sales Over Last Year— White Plague. The American Red Crosn, the greatest of philanthropic workers, which goes to the relief of the distressed in all parts of the world in times of war, famine, earthquakes, fires or floods, and which has distributed millions of

dollar* In monay and relief suplles, is waging warfare close to American homes. It has, with its usual vigor, begun an effort to wipe out tuberculosis, or the white plague, and has been doing some effective work in Indiana, with tbs Intention of doing much more. The movement against tho white plague Is also in progress in numerous other states, and in all of them the money to carry on the work is being raised by the sale of Red Cross Christmas stamps. The Christmas stamp is similar in size and form to the regulation postage stamp, but the Red Cross stamp will not pay postage. It is a very attractive "sticker” bearing a cheerful Christmas greeting, to be pasted on letters and packages during November and December. The Christmas stamp was sold in Indiana for the first time last year, and the public bought about $5,000 worth of them at one cent each. The sales for the United States reached about $140,000. The sales last year, however, were confined to the larger cities and towns, as only a limited

supply of them were printed. But be ginning about November Ist the Christmas stamps were available to town and farm peopit throughout Indiana THANKS HIS FRIENDS. I desire to thank my many democratic friends tor their support in the primary contest and if elected I will do my best to fill the place In a man ner that will meet the approval of the people. CHRISTIAN EICHER. GOTTSCHLG THANKS VOTERS. I wish to say to the democrats of Adams county that I am very thank- . ful for the splendid vote given me at the democratic primary. I appreciate the work done by my friends and hope to be able to repay you at some future time. THURMN GOTTSCHALK.

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