Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 300, Decatur, Adams County, 20 December 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. E LLI HQ H AM Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier,.lo cents Per year, by carrier..... ..$5.00 Per month, by mai1..........25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single copies . 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the poatoffice at Decatur, Zidlana, as second-class mall matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Muncie democrats will give a banquet 1n that city on the evening of December 31st, to which many promi nent democrats in the state have been invited. The event will be one of state importance and prominence, and many democrats In the district and state are already looking forward to the pleasures of a delightful occasion. The various causes suggested as producing the present high prices of food products make the finding of a remedy more difficult. “Who shall clde when doctors disagree?" Per haps the old practice of medicine which mixed up from ten to twenty varieties in the hope that some one would hit the case, may be necessary now. At any rate, there would b t e no harm come from curtailing extravagance, increasing both the products of the farms and the number of agriculturists, and destroying the combination of dealers and the gambling in futures which advance prices arbitrarily—South Bend Times. j. THANKS THE DEMOCRATS. To my friends who so earnestly supported me and labored for my success in the primary, and to the entire democracy of Adams county I want to assure you that you have my sincere thanks for your services, and which I shall ever appreciate and cherish in my memory, and should I be elected next fall it shall be my highest ambition to represent the peope of old Adams county faithfully and honestly. JACOB BUTCHER. o— Democrat Want Ads Pav

Just Received This Morning From the Knox Hat People of New York Citv. A shipment of Hats specially for Xmas presents for the Men Folks. BRAND NEW SNAPPY STYLES - r . See the Long Knap Fur self telescope mostly Gray colors. We’ve Black Hats too, worth your while to look them over Price $3.00 We’ll attend to the fitting, the prompt exchanging, etc. ■at MM Mw Good Clothes Sellers For Men and Boys

TO CLOSE UP SHOP Decatur Merchants Have all Agreed to Cease Business Christmas Day. I —— :ARE TO CELEBRATE This Agreement Gives the Store Keeper and Clerk a Day for Home. We, the undersigned merchants of the city of Decvatur agree to close our respective places of business ail day Christmas, Saturday, December 25, 1909: Niblick & Co. M. Fullenkamp. True & Runyon. Kuebler & Moltz. Everett & Hite. J. H. Voglewede & Son. F. V. Mills. Fred B. Tague. Steele & Weaver. Charlie Voglewede. The Meyers & Daily Co. Holthouse, Schulte & Co. Winness Shoe Store. Schaub, Gottemiller & Co. Schafer Hdw. Co. Elzey, Vance & Hite. Yager Bros. & Reinking. C. E. Baughman. Moses & Meyers. Moser’s China Store. Mrs. J. S. Bowers. Mrs. M. P. Burdg. Gay & Zwick Atz & Steele. U. Deininger. Mrs. C. Boesse. Latnon & Lee. Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson. Yoder & Brushweiler. Hower & Hower. Sam Hite. C. E. Hltesman. —— o— — NOTICE. All meat markets will be closed on Christmas day. BAKER & PENNINGTON. SIMEON HAINES. DYONIS SCHMIDT. FRED MUCHLER. WEIDNER & BARKLEY. 298t6

ELKS OPEGIAL MEETING. There will be a special meeting of the Elks lodge this evening for the purpose of arranging for the annual Christmas baskets for the poor of the city. The Elks last year gave away one hundred baskets, and thus every person in Decatur had a feast on Christmas day. The same thing will be done this year, demonstrating that the Elks are true to the charitable teachings of their order. ED GREEN THANKS THE BOYS. I want to say "thank you" to all the voters of Adams county, especially to those who helped me in my recent candidacy. Though defeated, J realize that my friends did all they could for me and I certainly appreciate it. ED GREEN. FORMER RESIDENT A Former Union Township Lady Died Sunday Morning at Huntington. FUNERAL TUESDAY Remains Will be Brought Here and Services Held at Blakey Church. Mrs. Caroline Bischoff, aged eighty years, died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Witte, at Huntington, death being due to the infirmities of age. For many years Mrs. Bischoff was a resident of Vnion township in this county, going to Huntington, where she made her home with her daughter during recent years. She was a splendid lady and has many friends here who will be saddened to hear of her death. She is survived by four children, Mrs. William Witte and Clifford Bischoff of Huntington and Mrs. William Luttman and William Bischoff of Fort 1 Wayne. The remains will arrive here Tuesday afternoon from Huntington and the funeral services will be held at the Blakey church in Union township, where the good lady attended so many years. S. 0. IRVIN DEAD •’ ? *>e> At Home in Winchester — Was Father of Mrs. J. C. Pattersorf. WELL KNOWN HERE Death Followed Short Illness From Pluerisy and Heart. A message announcing the death of S. O. Irvin, one of the pioneer resi- ' dents of Winchester, and the father of Mrs. J. C. Patterson of this city, was received here Saturday evening, his death having occurred Saturday afternoon. He was seriously sick IftI tie more than a week, though he had _ been ailing for some time from a com- !. pllcatfbti of pleurisy and heart trouble. Friday he grew much worse and Mts. Patterson of this city was summttned to his bedside, and with other members of the Immediate family, was with him at the time of his death. He was one of the best known men of that city, having spent his entire life ’ {here, and had he lived until next Sunday he would have been eightyi three years of age. He took an active part in the business affairs of the city, having conducted the Irvin House, one of Winchester's hotels, for many years. He often visited with his daughter in this city and is known and beloved by the many here who know him. His wife, his companion of more than half a century, survives, also three daughters—Mrs. J. C. Patterson, of Decatur: Mrs. Will Cheney and Miss Dora, of Winchester, and one son, John Irvin. He also leaves seven grandchildren. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock from the home, with interment in the Winchester cemetery. Mrs. Fred Patterson, Miss Marie and Bruce Patterson left Sunday evening for Winchester, while J. C. and Dr. Fred Patterson left this morning. A new line of mission lamps has jpst ’>ten received at Yager Bros. & Reinking’s. Be sure to look tkem over Iff you are seeking a present for I Christmas. They are just the thing. J 301t2

SOCIETY COLUMN » « ( Mrs. D. E. Studabaker Gives Dinner Party for Her , Son, David. ' I * I THE CLUBS ARE QUIET ' I Until After Holidays—Mr. < and Mrs. J. C. Porter Entertained. i The wedding of Miss Esther Grote, one of the well known young women of Union township, to Mr. Joseph German, a prominent young farmer of near Convoy, Ohio, occurred Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Bleeke i Lutheran church, as announced last week, and was one of the happiest weddings in some time. The ceremony was solemnized by the Rev. Bauer, and was performed in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. The reception that followed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grot*, was attended by about one hundred of the friends of the couple, and was a fitting demonstration of the esteem in which the young people are held. A sumptuous supper was served and the festivities continued far into the evening. Those present from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. George Ridenbach,, Martha, Julia and Bertha Ridenbach, Mr. and Mrs. John German, Mr. and Mrs. George Scare, Hulda and Edna Scare, Mr. and Mrs. Will Munsinger, Paulina Schammerloh, Mr. and Mrs. IV ill German, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schammerloh, all of Convoy, Ohio; Mrs. Sophia Lee, Miss Minnie Grote, Mr. and Mrs. Rupright, of Fort Wayne. - ' The Rev. Terhune of Huntington, who was to have given a speech at I' the Men's club meeting at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening, has i sent word that he cannot be here un- , til a week from tomorrow evening, I Tuesday, December 28th, so the meeting has been postponed until that , time. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Porter entertained at dinner Sunday noon, guests be- | ing Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Brokaw and grandson, Truman Johnson, and Miss Lulu Brokaw. The United Brethren Sunday school Sunday elected the following officers for the coming year: Jesse Hurst, superintendent; Tom Trim, assistant superintendent; Ben Hoagland, secretary; Marie Ball, assistant; Mrs. Phil Meihls, chorister; Inez Coverdale, as- I slstant; Galley Nelson, organist; Mrs. C. E. Baughman, assistant. I The lecture to be given Wednesday evening at the Presbyterian church by Dr. Herbert under the auspices of the senior class of the Decatur high school promises to be one of rare interest. Dr. Herbert spoke on Friday evening at Wabash and was greeted by a large and appreciative a id'encc. His subject will be “A Man Among Men.” i VThe Archbold family will enjoy their < ChWstmas dinner this year at the Dr. i Miller home. Those who will attend wfll be Mr. and Mrs. Wash Gilpen, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beery and daughter, Jeanette, Mrs Cora Archbold and sons. Mrs. Jane Butler and daughter,,' Ethel, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lower and children. The brother, Henry, who I has been In Nevada for some time. ‘ will probably not be able to come home. Mrs. D. E. Studabaker gave a 6 o'clock dinner party Saturday evening for her son, David, who is at home from school at Staunton, Virginia. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Burton Niblick of Quincy, 111., and Miss Helen Niblick, a student of Ferry Hall, Lake Forest, 111. The A. R. Bell family will gather here Friday for a Christmas reunion. All the children will be home, including Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Bell of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bell of Elyria, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bell of Flint, Mich.,; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bell of Hillsdale, Mich., and Miss Margaret Bell of St. Louis, Mich. It will be a happy occasion. All members of the Pythian Sisters' order are requested to be present at the meeting to be held at their hall this evening. Business of importance is to come up. , There will be no meetings of the Shakespeare, Euterpean and Thimble clubs until after the holidays. Miss Vivian Hale of Geneva, who was the guest of D. E. Smith and fam-

ily over Bunday, gave two very beautiful vocal solos at the services of the Methodist church Sunday morning and evening that were much appreciated by the apdtence. The Concord Lutheran church in Root township has postponed its Christmas exercises from Christmas eve until Saturday evening, as the minister could not be with them until that time. After a few weeks' vacation the C, W. C. club will meet next Monday evening. The Historical club will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs. J. N. Fristoe instead of with Mrs. R. B. Allison. Mrs. Blackburn will conduct the lesson study BEGIN TOMORROW To Cut Ice —Is Now Seven to Eight Inchs in Thickness. ON ALL THE PONDS Mersman and Kleinhenz to Cut at Steele’s Park Tuesday. The first the ice harvest of the season will begin Tuesday morning at Steele’s park, when Mersman and Kleinhenz will take from the pond at that place the cold and solid chunks which will provide preservation, profit and pleasure for the ice men and the citizens of Decatur next Summer. The ice at the lagoon in the park and other still ponds is said to be from seven to eight inches thick and quite ready for the harvest, though the river and other running streams is not frozen over. The workmen are today getting things ready for the cutting and storing of the ice, and work on the same will begin bright and early Tuesday morning. A great many of the butchers and others who usually store ice for their own use are also getting ready for the harvest. A DRUNKEN BRAWL Men in Southwest Part of the City Have Drunken Brawl ON SUNDAY EVENING One Man Gets Lip and Face Cut—Woman Will Report to Police. A woman residing in the southwest part of the city tells this morning of an orgy held last night in a building in that part of town where a crowd of men congregate of evenings. Liquor was there in great quantity, it appears, as many of the men were drunk, and it Is said that a fight even took place, one of the men emerging from the fray with a lip badly cut and his face badly skinned and peeled. Many of the neighbors were annoyed Ug."gg»L l . 1 .-» l l Ui nmKV. .1 .X.L.-8U Gold Fish SALE Regular 10 Cent Fish go at 5c each. One half gallon Bowl with pebbles and aquarium plants at IOC a bowl. On sale December 23d. CRIST’S 5 and 10 Cent Store. MONROE, - - IND. 20-21-22 | ■■ Wjfcfe V

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during the evening by the noise of the carousal, and should it happen again, the woman vows that she will report the matter to the police. She asks that her name and the name of the participants in the fray be kept from the paper this time. LOST —A gold locket, with head on one side; lost somewhere in city. Finder return to the Hensley jewelry store.

I I Where are you going? | I lam going down to the Peoples’ ResB taurant to buy my Xmas Candies, toys Nuts, Oranges, Xmas trees and tree .'1 decorations. They have the best and ■ cheapest in the city. I J. MARTIN, PROP. J imHOMnaMMUMai i xr Quality I Os that IN. H, C. Cigar is by all ■ standards of comparison a io cent g cigar. It is made to satisfy the most particular smoker of domestic cigars. F* It is fully 5 in. long, containes the ■ ■J choicest Havana filled and is wrappB ed with the ■ Genuine Imported Sumatra Wrapper S It smokes freely andeveply and keeps on burning coolly and to ■ ■ thelast tooth-hold. ■ -(Made for the Man who Care?)- ■ At all Dealers 5 Cents B Made By H. A. COLCHIN Decatur, ■ Indiana imiumuninuusmiEiii ■

GRAND RAPIDS A INDIANA. In Effect December 5, 19C9. South Bound. No. 4, Daily 2:03 a. m. No. 12, Dally, except Sunday 7:14 a. m. No. 2, Daily, except Sunday 1:11 p. m. No. 8, Sunday onlyß p. m. North Bound. No. 5, Dai1y.....1:28 a. m. No. 7, Daily, except Sunday 7:57 a. m. No. 3, Daily, except Sunday 8:07 p. nr 1 -r -- - ■ — - * •