Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 305, Decatur, Adams County, 27 December 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW & ELLINQHAM Subscription Ratos: Per week, by carrier ..J# cents Per year, by carries ....$5.00 Per month, by mail 35 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on I application. Entered at the poatofflce at Decatur, Zidiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER. Manager. .' i »wi . _ 1 i a Senator Beveridge, having returned to Indianapolis for the holidays, mad?* the following statement about the ap pointments to federal jobs that he is expected to recommend in the near future: “These matters are being taken up and thrashed out very carefully. The entire office force and myself are at work and we are gaing slowly and are making an independent investigation in each instance. As soon as we have satisfied ourselves in any investigation and it has been tested out, action will i be taken, but we are doing it all very i carefully.’’ So, therefore, after the senator and his “entire office force” have raked up . all they can find out about the several ’ hundred applicants and settled on the appointments those who are left out in the cold will know very clearly that they did not measure up to the senator’s standard. In other words, having been “tested out,” to use the senator's phrase, they are not found to be fit according to the idea of fitness entertained by him and his “entire office force.” “POSADAS”—IN MEXICO (Continued from page 1.) of the songs of Mexican mothers to their children. At 12 o’clock the ceremony of the laying of the Nino Dios in his manger takes place. A curtain is drawn from a miniature representation of the scene described in the New Testament ! disclosing the stable, with Mary and , Joseph, and with a brilliant star mark-, ing the spot where the young Christ is to lie. In tne background are asses, horses and cattle. Two persons, a man and a woman, 1 are chosen to place the child in his manger cradle and by this act, stand i sponsors for him, and become compa-1 dres with the host whose property the figure is. With this laying of the child in the cradle at midnight the ceremony of the nativity is completed. The typical supper follows and is made up of peculiar dishes, lavishly furnshed, for the hosts of this last evening are always the wealthiest of the families who have observed the posados together. The Spanish customs for Christmas Includes the serving of turkey, but in Mexico the Noche Buena Is a period of fasting, and no meat is given. Fish, however, Is in abundance, and revoltijo and ensalada make up the typical dishes. The revoltiji is made of romeritos, a vegetable similar to beets, potatoes and shrimp cake. The ensalada, or salad. Is made of lettuce and carrots, turnins, white radishes, oranges and other fruits. Everything, including numerous other dishes, as well as the finest of wines, are in abundance and a hearty meal is made, seasoned with good cheer and rejoicing. -I’IWTTSFJ After supper the dancing commences again, the host leading off with the honored lady guest of the evening. The dancing always keeps up until dawn of Christmas morning. These feasts are still very generally observed, although in some cases the religious part is not kept up with th • interest of old times, and, Indeed, in many cases, the social feature far outshines the religious. o .. STUNG FOR 15 YEARS by indigestion pangs trying many doctors and $200.00 worth of medicine in vain, B. F. Ayscue of Ingleside, N. C., at last used Dr. King’s New Life Pills and writes they wholly cured him They cure constipation, biliousness, sick headache, stomach, liver, kidney and bowel troubles. 25c at all drug glstd. Democrat Want Ads. Pay CHICHESTER'S PIUS mne ima.wo.vi> brahb. a. I C JT MAjRTCw PIXJJL for »> Itp n M Beet. Safort. Always Ratable

FUNERAL WE NESDAY (Continued from page 1.) laying where he bad fallen, unconscious. After application of cold watej he regained consciousness for a few moments, saying, “Boys, I am going home." after which he lost consciousness again. On taking him to the hospital the doctors reported that both knees and lone hip were dislocated and he was also internally, which caused his death about 9 o'clock, or five hours after he fell. Ybur several telegrams have been received, and it is the intention of tne undertakers, who have him in charge, to ship the body tonight I have taken the matter up with the Bakers’ union here and will write you more fully what they will do. Regretting very much that It falls ’ to my sad lot to have to report to you this matter, and assuring you of my deepest sympathy, I am Yours very truly, FRANK ULERY. • The young man was twenty-four years of age last August 2nd. He had been working in the west about four years, but is well remembered by many of this city, where he was born and reared. The other members of the family, including Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Porter of Minnesota, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Porter of Lebanon and Mr. and Mrs. Shanks of Minneapolis, and Wilbur and Edith, are all at home, a great comfort to the parents in their bereavement A HANDSOME GIFT Members of Fuelling Church Presented Rev. Dornsief With a Horse. A VALUABLE ANIMAL The Pastor Highly Pleased With the Gift and is Indeed Thankful. Christmas, always a happy period, was made more than usually merry ' for the Rev. L. W. Dornsief of the St. Peters church in Root township, ! for he was presented with a valuable I horse, a present that he will derive much pleasure from. The horse was the gift of a large number of his con--1 gregation, than whom by the way, ( there are no better people on the face of the earth. They are the very salt I | and Rev. Dornsief is willing to sane-1 tion the opinion that they are liberal I and all right. The St. Peters church, known as the Fuelling church, is in the midst of a happy and thrifty people who believe in passing Christmas cheer around. The Rev. Dornsief thoroughly appreciated the present and desires to thus publicly thank the kind ' folks who remembered him so substantially. WILL GIVE ADDRESS (Continued from page I.? ton Presbyterian church, will be present and will give an address, his subject being, “A Man’s Job,” quite an interesting subject to the majority of mankind, no doubt, and one which gives promises of being exceedingly good, under the presentation of this i minister, who is a very eloquent and forceful speaker. There will also be addresses by members of the club, good music, and a general social hour, including the serving of refreshments. l This meeting was to have been held last Tuesday, but was postponed on account of the fact that the Rev. Terhune could not be here at that time. The Men’s club was organized more than a year ago for the advancement and furtherance of the social side of the church and the consequent upbuilding of the spiritual, and it has succeeded in away that has more than fulfilled the expectations of all. A large attendance is desired at Tuesday evening's session. — o 1 RICH MEN’S GIFTS ARE POOR. beside this: “I want to go on record as-Baying that I regard Electric Bitters . as one of the greatest gifts that God ' has made to women, writes Mrs. O. I* Rhine vault, of Vestal Center, N. Y. “I can never forget what it has done for me.” This glorious medicine gives a woman bouyant spirits, vigor of body and jubilant health. It quickly cures nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, headache, backache, fainting and diz«y spells; son builds up the weak, ailing and sickly. Try them, 50c at all druggists. a i "■ Democrat Want Ads. Pay

SOCIETY COLUMN < ’ —— "Jingle, Jingle, Clear the Way”—Sleighing Parties Now HAVE THEIR DAY Echoes of Christmas Reunions—Reports of the Clubs. With the coming of the snow sleighing parties are in season and many • have been planned for the week. ? jolly party drove Suday evening to the Alphonse Kohne form south of the city, where a good time was spent An oyster supper, savory and steaming hot, was much enjoyed after the long ride. Those who formed the party were Agnes, Ida and Stella Kohne, Bess Jeffrey, Genevieve Coffee, Charles Cole, bf Richmond; Cal Robinson, Clifford LaDelle, George Sheeler and Frank Chronister. Christmas day was a day of glad reunion for the Joseph Mann family at I the old homestead in Root township. | when the several children with their families —seventeen grandchildren in all—assembled at home and enjoyed the pleasures of the day, Including the . royal dinner at noon. Shelby Vance, and family of Willshire. Ohio; William Archbold ad family of this city; Jesse I Singleton and family, Robert and’ Frank Mann, Dr Grandstaff and family of Preble, were the members of the family present, with Mr. and Mrs. L., N. Grandstaff of Monmouth also i guests. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gay and family had as their guests at Christmas dinner the grandmother, Mrs. Catharine Teeple and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tee- ! pie and babe. Christmas at the J. F. Lachot home was a happy day. Among those who were invited to share the pleasures with the family were L. L. Baumgartner, Clyde, Bessie and John Baumgartner, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Michaud and daughter, Florine; Mrs. Michaud’s sister, Miss Catharine, Miss Matilda . Sellemeyer, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hughes, and Earl Hughes of Fort Wayne and Ralph Broadwell, a student at Purdue University. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Harkless gave a [Christmas dinner Saturday, proving [ ! a very happy event, enjoyed by everyi one who partook thereof. The dining room was nicely decorated for the oc- j casion. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. ( J. C. Harkless and family, Ed Ahr and , family of Decatur; Ross Harden and ' family and Mr. and Mrs. David Flanders. i I The Henry Lankenau family will en joy their annual reunion at the parental home in this city on New Year’s day, and a joyous time is anticipated. Joe Rice and family, Mrs. Elizabeth Wherry and daughter, Bess, W. R. Smith and family were entertained at Christmas dinner by Perry Robinson and family, the day being a most happy one. . The G. W. C. club will meet this] evening after a .several weeks’ vaca-] tion on account of Advent. The family dinner party given on ' Christmas day at the James Niblick home was a most enjoyable one, in | which the following joined: Mrs. I [ Catharine Niblick and daughters, Mary and Amelia; Mr. and Mrs. C. X. Niblick and daughter, Mary Frances; j Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Houlthouse and son, William ] ! One of the pleasant Christmas dinner parties was that given by Mr. and Mrs. David Stole:’ at their home on | West Monroe street. The guests were I Mr. and Mrs. Harve Smith and son,| Mrs. Mary Steele and Don Smith. The annual family Christmas dinner was given Saturday by Mr. and Mrs. James Hurst of West Monroe street, the party including their chil- - 1; dren and their families. 11 1 The J. R. Daniel home at Preble was the scene of Christmas cheer Sat1 urday. Guests were Mrs. Amanda r Daniels and daughter, Miss Margaret, a of this city. y 8 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Fisher of ’’ South Tenth street entertained their ? children at an elaborate Christmas e dinner. Those present were Mr. and c Mrs. Will Gilpin of Battle Creek, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Syphers and daughter, Ruth, of Fort Wayne; r , Beatrice and Ruth, of Peterson; Mr.

and Mrs. Jacob Eady and children, Cecil, Irene and Vera of this city. The other guests were Mrs. Rachel Mallonee and daughters, Etta and Ada; also 1 their grandchildren, Marlon and Frances Hoagland. One member of the family, Mrs. Anna Buhler, of Marlon, was not present, as she was spending Christmas with her son, Jesse, in New Mexico. Mrs. D. M. Hensley will give a sleighing party Tuesday afternoon for the Misses Carlisle of Cincinnati, Ohio. The guests will be the members of the Young Matron's club. The Ladles’ Aid society of the Salem church will meet with Mrs. Oliver Walters Thursday afternoon for work which the society has planned. All are asked to attend the meeting. Al is quite an important one. C. S. Mumma and family were the guests of his father, J. H. Mumma and family at Christmas dinner at their home east of the city. Another son, W. W. Mumma, and family of Monroeville could not be present on account of the illness of his wife. Mrs. F. F. Freeh of Third street gave a Christmas dinner Saturday, the guests being her daughters, Mrs. Frank Mclntosh, and children of near this city and Mrs. Harry Funk and son, Scott, of Mansfield, Ohio. The day was a very pleasant one for all. WILL BE DESIGNER Miss Harriest Wertzberger Makes Rapid Rise in Her Profession. THAT OF MILLINERY Designer for Large Indianapolis Wholesale House —Goes to New York. Miss Hariret Wertzberger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wertzberger, is gaining lauels in her chosen work, that of millinery, and will leave Friday for New York City, w’here she goes to study designing for the season, having been offered a position as designer in a large wholesale hounse in Indianapolis. Miss Wertzberger has had much experience in her chosen work, and for the past year has ben manager of a large millinery establishment at Delphi She has been growing more and more in I excellency, until her originality and artistic work has been recogniz’ed by those who are considered the best, I hence the offer from the Indianapolis wholesale house, which is quite an , achievement in the millinery world. For while many are gifted with the talent of imitating the productions of others, not all are given the gift of original designing which falls to the great artists in any profession, and Miss’ Wertzberger’s friends are rejoicing with her in her recognition. She spent Christmas with her parents here and left today for Indianapolis, where she will spend a few days before going to New York. OFFICERSELECTED To Serve for Salem Sunday School and Young People’s Alliance. — C. D. SPUHLER IS SUPT. Os the School and Freeman Walters is President of the Alliance. I | The Salem Evangelical Sunday school and Young People's Alliance | have held their annual election, resulting in the naming of the following officers for the coming year: Sunday School. Superintendent—C. D. Spuhler. Assistant Superintendent —O. H. Walters Secretary—Laura Helm. Treasurer —William A’lfather. Librarian—Johnnie Walters. Chorister—D. A. Helm. Organist—Nora Helm. Young People’s Alliance. ’ President —Freeman Walters. • Vice President —Mrs. D. A. Helm. » Recording Secretary—Blanche WorII den. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. Wlls Ham Allfather. ; Treasurer—Mrs. D. A. Helm. ’. Chorister—Nora Helm.

COURT HOUSE NEWS The Ross-Raudebush Case Will Go to the Jury Tomorrow Morning. AFTER A HARD TRIAL Court Names Jury Commissioners^ —Several Marriage Licenses Issued. The Ross-Raudebush breach of promise case was resumed this morning, with the usual large crowd on hand. The evidence was completed at noon and will go to the jury about noon tomorrow, the arguments I being made at that time, the | court allowing two hours for each side. Thes case has been a i hard fought one, with Attorneys DeVoss and Lutz on the one side and Peterson and Moran on the other. A marriage license was issued to Albert R. Parker, aged 34, superintend ent of schoo’3 ai Cayoga, Indiana, to I«» F Steele, 2' £•: i bter of D.y'.Jn V. Steele, ot ♦.at’* city. Judge Merryman has re-appointed S. B. Fordyce of this city and H. A. Fristoe of Geneva to serve as jury commissioners during the year 1910. They have served in this capacity for two years past and have given good satisfaction. They will meet just before each term and select the petit and grand jurors. Marriage licenses were issued Friday afternoon to Ray McDaniel, 24, a farmer of near Berne, to Eliza Myrtle Andrews, 20, daughter of Robert A. Andrews of St. Marys township; j Clarence V. Hilyard, 21, farmer, to Goldie E. Durr, 19, both of Blue Creek township. The case of Linda Yoder vs. Peter Hoffman et al., damages and possession of property, has been set for trial for January 13th. Absalom Brown vs. Fred Schafer et al., breach of warrant, joint demurrer filed by defendants to complaint. , 1 A new case filed last week by Attorneys Peterson & Moran, R. A. Parrish of this city and Gordon of Bluffton, entitled The F. M. Mercer Lumber Co. vs. Aaron Emery et al., foreclosure of mechanic's Hen, demand, $375, has been dismissed, the costs being paid. A POSTAL DEFICIT Largest Deficit in the History of the Postal Service in the United States. THE CAUSES GIVEN Second Class Matter and the Rural Routes Are the Causes Assigned. Washington, D. C., Dec. 27. —"Confronted with a deficit of $17,479,770, the present administration of the postoffice department began Its operations. This was the largest deficit in the history of the postal service. So long as the deficit in the department aggregated only a few millions of dollars annually, little attention was paid to it; but when, in the last few years, it leaped upward to SIO,OOO, and finally, in 1909, exceeded $17,000,000, ‘ordinary business prudence suggested that the causes be definitely located.’ ” These are statements in the annual report of Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock, made public today. Concerning results of inquiries into the deficit, the postmaster general says: “Recent investigations have shown that the two great sources of loss to the postal revenues are second class mall matter and rural delivery. The loss on second class mail matter has been increasing for many years, until it now amounts to $64,000,000. The loss from rural delivery, a service begun hardly a dozen years ago and of unprecedented growth, reaches as high as $28,000,000. In these two items alono the postal service now suffers an annual loss of more than the entire national deficit of the last fiscal - year." ' ■ o— —— The Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary society will hold its regular monthly meeting with Mrs. Fred Linn on Mercer avenue Tuesday afternoon.

THE CRYSTAL | EHL Two Women and That Man (Biooraph) The Sleeper. Custer's Last Stand (extra fine). Songs—The Girl From the Golden West. After the Rain Comes the Sunshine. VAUDEVILLE DONT ROROET Our big 25 Per Cent Discount Sale lasts until January 1, 1910 at ... . MOSER’S CHINA AND NOTION STORE. I'l J!'^==*. 1.1. 1 -.‘..L .I”!..-.... ———- SMOKE THE James Ward Cigar The Best io Cent Cigar on the market. Manufactured by VOLMER & JOHNS.

OF LOCAL INTEREST. Astonishing reports are being made by the many people of the city who are using the wonderful vegetable | treatment P. C. W. It is guaranteed to be satisfactory or money will be refunded. P. C. W. is highly recommended to sufferers of rheumatism,] kidney, liver and stomach trouble. Calll at Holthouse drug store and see this wonderful treatment. FOIEYSORINOIAXATIVE atr -Stomach Tnouaix and Cohstu>atao»

S List of Bargains Carefully read thia Hat. It contains many good locations at reasonable prices. We can offer you a large number of other properties, many of which have just recently been put upon the market. By making investigations, at once, you may save money on your purchase. The Snow Agency, - - Decatur, Indiana, Phone 230 IN ACRE LOTS, SMA LL FARMS, ETC., ETC.

No. 777—An acre and a quarter tract with good four room house, cellar, fruit trees, stable, etc., on good public road —.5850-00 No. 798—1 s a one acre tract near the corporation, plenty of fruit, good story and a half house on traction line - $1325.00 No. 787—1 s a well Improved frye acre tract within a half mile of Decatur, good water, story and half house.. „„ „ .$1,250.00 No. in— ls an eight and three quarter acre tract on public road, joins Decatur corporation has fair improvements ... «--.52,2504X) No. 79»—Is a well located 15% acre tract near the city, ordinary house, good barn, and some other buildings (would accept good small property as part payment) .$3,000.00 No. 743 —Is a fifteen acre tract well We have aiso a large number of an acre. And vacant city lots some i reasonable prices. No. 792—1 s a single story residence of six rooms ou Market street, city and cistern water, brick sidewalks, alley lot SBOO.OO No. 775—1 s a comfortable cottage on south Ninth street, good location, alley lot - $850.00 No. 805 —Is a comfortable cotatge on north Third street, city and cistern water, electric lights, good sewerage, fifty feet frontage, good stable, etc. $925.00 No. 755 —A large convenient cottage on Tenth street, near Madison street, brick sidewalk, city and cistern water, good sewerage.sl,ooo.oo Nx 776—-Is a new fiva room cottage on Line street, two porches, drove well, cistern, full lot, near traction line $1,150-00 no. T 36 —Is a modern seven room story and a half residence on brick foundation In 'southeast Decatur, electric lights, etc. $1,600.00 No. 804—Is a weU arranged story and a half residence on water and gas

i, ~ A SCALDED BOYS SHRIEKS horrified his grandmother, Mbs. Marta Taylor, of Nebo, Ky., who 1 writes that, when all thought he I wjould die, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve j wholly cured hint Infallible for I Burns, Scalds, Cuts, Corus, Wounds, i Bruises, Cures, Fever-Sores, Boils, Skin Eruptions, Chilblains, Chapped Hands, Soon routs Plies, 25c at all j druggists. j FOR SALE —Saloon, two miles south of Fort Wayne. Good buildings and I good business. 3t

improved on traction line, good barn, comfortable house, good poultry farm .. $2,500.00 No. 800—Is a well located twenty-two acre tyact near Decatur corporation. Is on main stone road, nice building sites, well fenced, tiled,. $2,100.00 Na 789—1 s a well improved twentytwo acre tract about a mile and a half from Decatur, all new, and good buildings $2,550.00 No. 714—1 s a well located 67 acre tract near Decatur on stoned road. Good land, well drained, and same good buildings..>lloXo an acre No. 804—Is a good eighty acre tract close to market, on stoned road, new large buildings, good water, etc.. at >BO.OO an acre No. 791—1 s a well located eighty acre tract near traction line, on stoned road, has at least $1,500.00 worth of good buildings at $62.50 an acre. other tracts at from $90.00 to $125.00 on brick streets In good locations at fines, on traction line south, stable, two full lots $1,550.00 No. 778—A comfortable large cottage, on ;,ood sewer, on south Tenth street, good barn, drove well, fruit maple shade, etc. .$1,750.00 No. 785—A well built seven room residence on stone foundation tn south Decatur, on water and gas lines, electric lights, etc. .$2,200X0 Na 752—A new well built story and a half residence on north Third street, cellar, electric lights, city water good sewerage, ete. .$2,300.00 No. 786—1 s a new seven room story and a half residence, on traction line, brick street, good cellar, stable, eta -$2,750.00 Na 807—Is as ep-to-date ten room residence oe the brick street, about three squares from the court house, two collars, hot and cold bath complete, furnace, electric lights, good stable, plenty of fruit, weathered oak and natural wood finsh, is well located and a desirable pras< tr „ * 301t3 ”