Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 80, Decatur, Adams County, 4 April 1910 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM Subscription Ratv«: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, by mall ,25 cents F«r year, by mail $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur, ndiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. THAT THREE HUNDRED MILLION Not long ago. Senator Aldrich, the republican leader of the United States senate, declared that the government was spending three hundred Million dollars a year more than was necessary. That means about $4 a head for each man, woman and child in the United States. For a family of five it means S2O. In these days of high tariffs and costly living that S2O would come in handy if it were left in the family treasury. Some of that extra $:1OO,OOO,OOO was used in fitting up the new' senatorial bathrooms in Washington, rooms to which only senators and their clerks have access. These rooms are solid marble, are in charge of well paid attendants, and, according to a correspondent's description, “every kind of a bath known to mortal man can be given on short notice. Turkish baths, salt glows, plain tub baths, massages, alcoholic rubs, vibratory treatments and needle shower baths are some of the specialties provided by the committee on rules. There are six ordinary bathrooms, two shower bathrooms, a needle shower bathroom, a dryroom, a hot walk, a live steamroom, three reclining rooms and a large room where the masseur works.” As it is said that “only a few senators patronize the baths,” It would seem that the government might have provided less expensive equipment. It is said that Congressman John A.

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M. Adair of the Muncie district would not be averse to being proposed for the United States senatorship. Mr. Adair for the second time represents an overwhelmingly republican district and is an exceedingly useful member of congress. His elevation to the senate would not be at all distasteful to The Times.—South Bend Times. All indications point to the elimination of Senator Beveridge at the election in this state next November. There is no question but that the regulars in the party everywhere are disgusted with his work of the past year. The most inslgnificent and illy informed dyed-in-the-wool republican realizes that disruption of the party has been brought about by the tactics of the Insurgents, and they likewise known that Beveridge was one of the insurgents. This being the situation the entire management of the campaign has been tune ed over to him in this state, and tikewise the management of the state convention has been placed in his hands, so that when there is little more than a great spot left of him next November he can blame no one in particular for his annihilation. Columbia City Post.

PRETTY RUGS MADE FROM OLD CARPETS Representatives of the American Rug company of Chicago are here for two or three days. They are well known in Decatur, having come here for several years. They take up the carpets, pack and ship them free. Charges for rugs reasonable. Leave calls or orders at this office. o Rock eggs, 50c per setting. Call at the Studabaker tarm; 'phone 350 — Bud Sheline. 7716 POR RENT —A good house on North Ninth street. Enquire of Mrs. Peter Gaffer. LOST — Ladies purse containing $6.95. Thought to have been lost near Heckman mill. Please leave at this office and receive reward. 80t3 FOR SALE —Small red clover seed, absolutely free from buck horn. John Hessler, R. R. 2; telephone 10 on M line. 63t18

SOME SOCIAL NEWS The Gleaners Will Give a Social Thursday Evening at Dugan Home. A BIRTHDAY PARTY German Reformed Endeavorers Will be Entertained by Miss Mayer. Blossoms crimson, white or blue. Purple, pink and every hue, From sunny skies to tintings drowned In dusky drops of dew, 1 praise you all wherever found, And love you through and through— But Blossoms on the Trees, With your breath upon the breeze, There's nothing all the world around That's half as sweet as you! —Riley. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Monday. Health and Happiness —Nettie M. Schrock. Tuesday. Young Matrons — Afternoon — Historical—Mrs. M. Burns. Sewing—Mrs. F. W. Bibble. Reformed C. E.—Miss Susie Mayer. Wednesday. Shakespeare—Mrs. Dr. Trout. Concord Ladies’ Aid —Mrs. E. S. Christen. Thursday. Gleaners’ Social —Naomi Dugan. Friendly Few — G. W. C.— Thimble — Friday. Woman's League—Miss Victoria Stone.

The birthday party given Saturday afternoon by Mrs. John S. Peterson for her daughter, Lois, was the crowning happiness of the five years of that little miss, and of all the little friends who were invited to share 4he festivities with her. All sorts of "Just as you please” out door games so enjoyed by the little ones were played, and then came luncheon in the dining room. A splendid feature of the large table was the birthday cake with its five gleaming tapers symbolic of the five years of Lois’ life. While the little ones were waiting for the luncheon a contest was given them, this being an attempt to blow out the candles, each two trying in turn, and a merry time was spent. Miss Lois was the recipient of many good wishes materializing in the form of dainty gifts from her friends. Those who attended were Eloise and Caroline Parker of Nappanee; Elizabeth Bell of Flint, Mich.; Ramona, Gretchen and Dorothy Smith, Louise Quinn, Helen Lower, Dora Marie and Florence Magley, Donna Parrish, Fanny and Dick Heller, David Hensley, Mary Suttles, Dorothy Durkensi, Kathryn and Helen Kocher, Victoria Mills, Dorothy and Lola Dunn, Mary Burke, Mabel Russell, Celesta Coffee, Charles Miller, Gladys Flanders and Chauncey Clem. The Gleaners held a very interesting meeting Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Ireta Erwin. This is a club comprising the members of the Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church taught by Mrs. J. N. Fristoe. They meet every two weeks and have a musical and literary program, but this week this was dispensed with, and they spent the afternoon in arranging their social to be given Thursday evening at the home of Miss Dorothy Dugan. After the business period the hostess served refreshments. The birthday surprise given for Oscar Fritzinger of Monmouth was a most enjoyable one. There were all kinds of games and social diversions, closing with an old-fashioned taffy pulling. Those present who enjojed the good time and extended best wdshes were Messrs, and Mesdames Samuel and John Fuhrman, W. A. Fonner, Philip Schieferstein, Charles Magley, Harvey Clark, C. D. Kunkel, Charles Johnson, Al Fritzinger, Mesdames C. C. Wilder, S. S. and John Magley, Misses Annice and Hattie Wilder, Helen Fonner, Masters Lloyd Magley, Arthur Clark, John Townsend Curt and Charles Fritzinger; from Decatur, Mrs. Chris Vogt and Mrs. Schlickman. Mrs. Phil Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Baker, Ed Baker and the Misses Flossie Bolinger and Lola Baker, who went to Fort Wayne Saturday afternoon to attend the Rebekah initiation, ' remained in Fort Wayne Sunday the

guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bennett and family. Miss Helen Niblick, a student at Ferry Hall, Lake Forest, 111., who has been spending her vacation here, left this morning for Chicago, where she will Join a number of friends and they will go to Aurora, 111., to attend a party to be given this evening by a class mate. Tomorrow they will go to Lake Forest to resume their studies. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wolf entertained Dan Niblick and family and Miss Mary Niblick of this city at dinner at their home two and a half miles east of the city. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Lower spent Sunday at Fort Wayne with their son, Homer, who is at the Hope hospital recovering nicely from a recent operation for appendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. John Christen had as their guests over Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Gus Christen of Louisville, Ky.: Mr. and Mrs. John Long and Bert Christen of Fort Wayne. The ladles' Aid society of the Concord Lutheran church will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. E. 8. Christen, north of Monmouth. The Christian Endeavor society of the German Reformed church will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Susie Mayer. Mr. and Mrs. French Quinn, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Burke were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fisher at luncheon. TRIESTOEND LIFE

Mrs. «Cora Johnson Hooker Eaton Gross Takes Carbolic Acid Sunday. SHE WAS VERY SICK But Will Live—Despondent Over Love Affairs and Troubles of Life. Mrs. Cora Johnson-Hooker-Eaton-Gross, who several months ago made an unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide, made another attempt Sunday morning about 9 o’clock and this time succeeded In swallowing a lot of carbolic acid that for a while made her a very sick woman, and it was only the prompt action of friends w’ho quickly called a doctor that she was saved. The stomach pump and other extreme measures were resorted to and sne is now out of danger from the poison and will get along well unless other complications arise. The trouble arose over love affairs and it is said that the lover of the unfortunate woman was present at the time of the attempted suicide, and it it supposed that the rash act grew out of some differences between them. After swallowing the acid she threw the bottle from the house and when found it was about a fourth full. The bottle held an ounce, but whether she swallowed all the rest is not known. Her stomach, tongue and lips were horribly burned, and but for the very timely work of the physician she would probably not have recovered. When Interviewed today the woman wept and stated that she had had so much trouble that she wished to end it all. She lives in a poor little home back of First street and her surroundings are anything but cheerful. She Is about thirty-five years of age and has five children, though only two live with their mother. She has been married several times. o .. . CARD OF THANKS. In this manner we wish to thank our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the recent illness and death of our beloved motner, Mrs. Harriet Longenbacher. THE FAMILY. Al Fristoe of Geneva was a business visitor here today. All kinds of ruff trees for sale this week at the Schlickman feed yars. 1 have any kind of nursery stock you want. Come and see. J. B. Tvans & Co. 80t3 PRETTY RUGS MADE FROM OLD CARPETS Representatives of the American Rug company of Chicago are here for two or three days. They are well known in Decatur, having come here for several years. They take up the carpets, pack and ship them free. Charges for rugs reasonable. Leave calls or orders at this office.

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OBITUARY. Isaac Detmore Steveley, son of Michael and Callie Steveley, was born March 9, 1882, and died March 19, 1910, aged 28 years and 10 days. He was married to Miss Mattie Buckmaster of Pleasant Mills, Ind., June 8, 1903. To this union was born one son. Master Gettis. The deceased was converted ten years ago this winter in a meeting held in the M. E. church. He leave a wife and one son, three years of age; a mother and five sisters, namely, viz.: Mrs. Emma Clark, Lima, Ohio; Mrs. Maud Wells, Marion, Ind.; Mrs. Mary Jones, Midland, Mich., and Laura and Nellie Stevely, of Lima, Ohio, who resided with their mother. The father and two brothers and one sister have preceded him to the spirit world. The father, Michael Steveley, died December 27, 1906; Berta Steveley (brother) died March 15, 1875; Bertha May Steveley died April 11, 1881; George Augusta Steveley died March 29, 1901. Thus the mother has been called to give up her loved ones one by one. The God of all comfort can strengthen and sustain. The deceased lived at Midland, Mich. He had moved there just one week ago, hoping to regain his health. He has been a sufferer for nearly two years. He bore this affliction all so patiently. Truly this mother and wife, and her son, and these sisters have the sympathy of us all. The Master said as one whom a mother comforteth so comfort ye then. He alone can help and strengthen. May they make an unknown circle in heaven. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. M. Counsellor and interment was near Wapakoneta, Ohio, in Two Mile cemetery. — o— FOR SALE —Six full blooded Plymouth Rock hens and a rooster; also early row seed potatoes. Phone 588 or enquire of Clyde Rice. eod2wks

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