Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 227, Decatur, Adams County, 26 September 1910 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. PublUbcd Every Evening Except Sunday, by OEUTIW BE MIC IAT COMPANY LEW & ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rate*: pw wvek, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier 15.00 Per nwath, by mall 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Blngle Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofllce at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter If the insurgent movement within the republican party is, as some persons has declared, merely in the interest of some candidate for the republican presidential nomination in 1912. who is the man? Is it Roosevelt, or Stubbs of Kansas? in speaking of the 'new nationalism" which Roosevelt has promulgated and which Insurgent Beveridge has adapted, the Indianapolis News says: "Many of those who lustily applauded the promulgation of the ‘new nationalism’ would be the first to protest, and protest with the utmost vigor if it were attempted to apply it to matters in which they were interested. If there is one principle which the people of this country devoutly believe in it is the principle of local self-govern-ment. They are jealous of any interference with their right to manage their own local affairs." All of which, of course, Is true. Upon the maintenance of this principles liberty depends, "ns all history shows. When a people forgot it they are preparing to surrender themselves to tyranny. AUCTION SALE SATURDAY. At the Brock house on Seventh street. Saturday, October Ist, I will offer for sale at public auction, our household goods, consisting of beds, chairs, carpets, kitchen cabinet, stoves, lounges, sofas, dressers and various other articles. 227t5 H. S. PORTER.

THE TEMPERATURE IS AT MEDIUM WEIGHT UNDERWEAR MARK Our variety of men’s medium, weight underwear is complete in both Cotton and Wool. Don’t shy at the word “WOOL” but examine Cooper’s fine wool ribbed union suit and 2 p. c; garments SI.OO to $3.00. Cotton ribbed union suits and 2 p.c. Garments SOC to SI.OO ri]6 Myefs-Dailey Go. Clothiers & Furnishers.

nr- ifP Cheap Lands In the Noted Lj Thumb District of Michigan | hl Why Buy High Priced Land? When it is possible to secure land equally as good, better im- Ka E proved for one naif the price asked in your state. j j f Do you remember a few years back when it was possible to Pjl ►J secure good land in your section for $50.00 and S6O an acre 7 Would fl you have hesitated to purchase had you known what the future •" held in store? , I ! Come to Our Territory Where the Opportunity ts itself to reap this increase in land value. 1 i ie and Make Use of This Knowledge past experience. ' M n nds are level, dark and rich and grow all crops with I are familiar. That our lands are located in Central LJ adjacent to the great Eastern Markets. Remember— ■ inds are situated in the valley of the Great Lakes which i he climate and insures an abundant rainfall, and, too, ■ that we stand ready to refund the cost of the trip should '| pon investigation, that we have misrepresented the » you. Remember—That we are selling this ideally locat- H veil drained, highly improved land at prices ranging | g j $75 per acre. Write for our booklet. Itwill interestyou. FARM REALTY CO. I Sandusky, Mich., or address ’ > Walters, Decatur, Ind.

CLOSING OUT MY STOCK. All the stock in my second hand store, including beds, cupboards, chairs, stoves, chairs and all other kinds of furniture, must be sold at once, regardless of price. Call if you need anything. 227t6 H. 8. PORTER. USED IN SCHOOLS Is Gene Stratton Porter’s Book “Freckles” in Nature Study. AN INSTANCE GIVEN In Ladies’ Home Journal Where it Proved Most Effective. There is no greater praise for a book and its author than that the book be read and re-read and then passed on to others, to be the source of inspiration for study leading to higher knowledge. Such is the case of ‘Treckies," written by Gene Stratton Porter of Geneva. In the October issue of the Ladies' Home Journal, in the department "Entertainment Ideas for Teachers," edited by Margaret Gordon, is the following: “Pupils in the eighth grade in one of the schools I visited last year were reading selections from Treckies,' by Gene Stratton Porter. They illustrated their reading with the cocoons, birds’ eggs, butterflies and flowers found in their own woods. I thought it a splendid idea, with the exception of the birds' eggs. There are reference books which would answer their purpose.’’ i. O , Just arrived a car of fine Michigan peaches at Hunsicker Bros.’ restaurant FOR SALE—A sow and eleven pigs. Inquire of James W. Watts, Monmouth. Rural route 7; 'phone 11-M. ■ -oDON’T FORGET Smith & Ulman's sale of fine Hereford Cattle, Decatur, Wednesday. '

SOCIETY DOINGS Miss Irene Schirmeyer Announces Engagement at Tea Party. A PRETTY AFFAIR Sunday School Class of Miss Margaret Daniels Enjoy Party. « CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Wednesday. St. Vincent de Paul —Mrs. Dr. H. E. Keller. Shakespeare—Mrs. C. A. Dugan. Thimble Club —Mrs. Fred Patterson. One of the very pleasantest prettylittle five o’clock tea parties with an unusually happy and pretty ending, was that given Saturday evening by Miss Irene Schirmeyer at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Schirmeyer, on Mercer avenue, at which time she announced her engagement to O. Godfrey Bell of Chicago. The table in the cozy dining room was laid with covers for twelve, and was very beautiful in its simplicity. The centerpiece of the polished table was of point lace on which was set a crystal vase of pure yhite roses. At each prate was a tiny box, tied with long white ribbons, the ends of which were Grawn like fairy-stream-ers from the boxes to the chandelier over the cenier of the table, where they were caught with a loop. Each guest found her box to contain an imitation diamond ring. These of course did not have the true sparkle of that in the box of the bride-to-be, and it was when all looked that way as for the confirmation of sudden surmises that would pop into the heads of all that they saw her ring with its true brilliant and the secret of the tea was no more a secret. This was further confirmed when each guest turned her place card and sawwritten thereon the simple but suggestive message, “Laura Irene Schirmeyer, O. Godfrey Bell, October." Following the extending of best wishes, the tea was served in four courses, and the evening was devoted to sewing. Miss Ethel Clark of Van Wert, Ohio, a talented musician, delighted the company with her playing, as did Miss Fay Smith, w|io gave several readings. Out of town guests were the Misses Ethel Clark and Ruth McConahay of Van Wert, Ohio; Miss Freda Schubert of Fort Wayne; Miss Miriam Stuart of Marion. Miss Schirmeyer, who is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Schirmeyer, is one of the popular girls of the younger social circle, and is a talented musician. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Bell of Craigville and is well known to Decatur people, where he lived prior to going to Chicago a few years ago. One of the most interesting entertainments ever planned by the Junior society of the United Brethren church was the one of Sunday evening, when a number of musical selections and recitations were rendered. The house was packed to overflowing and each one was more than pleased with the evening’s program. Several hours of practice by those taking part made the event a very successful one. All were greatly interested in the work of the young people, which was demonstrated by the large audience present to hear the program. Never did the little tots of the Sunday school class of the Christian church taught by Miss Margaret Daniels, whose ages range from three to six years of age, enjoy a happier time than they did Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock at the home of their teacher. There were found great bowls of the prettiest foaming soap suds like little oceans and their whitecapped waves, and a pipe for each child with which to blow great, waving, looking-glassy bubbles. What was more, the tots were told that the pipes were theirs "for keeps" and they were then quite ready, after enjoying this sport for a while, to turn to the many other amusements, knowing that they could continue it at home at any time. They had all brought their dollies and Teddy bears along and these came in for a share of the games. It may be a wise child that knows its own father, but there never was a tot so foolish that it couldn’t pick out its own dollie. All the dolls and bears were seated on the davenport and covered all but their faces, and the little ones required to pick out their own dollies. Os course is was as "easy as pie," for did you ever see a mother that didn't know her own child? A jolly good supper completed one of

’ v o .a a/* < I/ ■ ■ I A Larger Assortment of Suits, Coats and I Skirts Than Ever Before | nf x j The outlook for business was never brighter. We are on the threshold of a big seasons ra e. and f fl never so well prepared as now, to serve our friends and customers in Tailored Suits, Coats and Skirts. • The people want goods that give dollars and cents in satisfaction upon a quality asis, an || a ITY GIVING is an important factor in our suit and coat department. S ~ We have just recently returned from the Eastern i j Markets and are confident in saying we bought our Suits and Coats right in PRICE AND SIVLH. We are showing Shits ranging in prices from SIS $17.50 S2O and up to $35 Afc : A Surprising $17.50 values in Nobby Tailored Coats, /£ '. ■ An the fashionable, full length styles. Mannish Reveres and — H Z/ F (•' Tuxedo collars. Plain tailored or with touches of trim- g ming to add to their beauty. All the new weaves and j I \ s^ades at P r * ces f rom $5 to $25. r IW8!1 S IV' ' Visit our Read >’’ to ’ wear Department for everything 'wMJH B ''|\ in Ready-to-wear apparel for Ladies, Misses and Children. wi B It® L h -ifaqp Our Goods and Prices Are Guaranteed J"

the happiest afternoons ever spent by the party and they all vote their teacher one of the best ever. The class includes the following: Mary Burk, Margaret Williams, Gerald Williams, Marcia Helm, Orene Schultz, Reba Wilhelm, Helen Wilhelm. Esther Parr, Jeanette Steele, Irvin Steele. Freda Clemm, Robert Daniels, Frances Dawson, Dorothy Enos, Lillie Wisner, Homer Wisner. Dale Smith. Richard Smith, Hazel Johnson, Lena Johnson, Esther Johnson. An outside guest was Master Merlyn Webster of Fort Wayne. A merry bunch of young people of this place spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Ruhl, four and one-half miles west of Fort Wayne. The three great features of the day were the melon patch, the delicious 12 o'clock dinner and the evening lunch given the merry-makers just before they started home. Those of the party were Misses Ruby Artman, Flora Fledderjohann and Callie and Nettie Ruhl and Messrs. Homer and James Ruhl and Clarence Fledderjohann. The home of Mr. and Mrs. William Roop in Blue Creek township was a happy scene all day Sunday, when they entertained a number of guests. A big dinner and supper were served. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wechter and son, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Opliger and daughter, Miss Nora Smith, Frand Neidstine and wife, Grandma Neidstine, Preston Pyle of Geneva, Charles Abnet, the Misses Bessie and Ola Gates, Iva Meyers, Cora Davies, Agnes Longenberger, Alta Bryan and Carl Baughman. The Ladies' Aid society oj the Salem church will meet at the home of of Mrs. Nellie Walters on Thursday afternoon and as there is some business to be attended to at this gathering it is the express wish of the officers that a good attendance be present. A very quiet but pretty wedding occurred at the Methodist parsonage at Bobo Saturday evening, September 24th, when Miss Blanche Grim and Mr. Charles L. Bevington were united in marriage in a simple but impressive ceremony, pronounced by Rev. D. A. J. Brown. Miss Grim is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grim and one of the splendid young people of Blue Creek township. She is a very talented young lady and has been quite successful as a music teacher. Mr. Bevington is another

of Blue Creek's most popular young men, and is a progressive farme". These young people are receiving the best wishes of their many friends as they start out on married life’s journey. Miss Irene Evans was the guest of Miss Hazel Sowers over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ahr entertained a number of guests at 12 o’clock dinner Sunday. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Fisher of Marion, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ahr and sons, Charlton and Chalmer and daughter, Helen, of Monroeville, Ind.; Mrs. Mary Ahr and daughter, Miss' Nora; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hunsicker, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hunsicker. Mrs. Dave Hunsicker, Masters Donald Hunsicker, Fred Ahr, Lloyd Ahr and Miss Leona Hunsicker. o A DEMOCRATIC LANDSLIDE. The following was contributed by James H. Knowl of Root township, formerly ’squire of Union township, one of the dyed-in-the-wool democrats of the county. He stated that he wrote the article after perusal of a republican paper: Can’t you hear it as it rumbles Across the old green mountainside? They have felt it in New Hampshire, It is coming sure as fate, And when once it gets a-gaing, It’s momentum none can stay The democratic landslide, Which is surely on the way. It always gives a warning Just before it starts to slide; And the path it leaves behind it Is about as long and wide As the whole United States is, If you measured it today, The democratic landslide, Which is getting under way. The insurgents tried to stop it, But they started in too late For the ground is getting shaky Out in every western state, And no matter how they fight it, And no matter what they say, The democratic landslide Is already on its way. Oh, good-bye to Mr. Aldrich, And bood-bye to Uncle Joe, Good-bye to trusts and bosses, For they, too, have got to go, And the G. O. P. will be R. S. P. When, on election day, The democratic landslide Sweeps across the U. S. A.

INCREASED INTEREST MANIFEST.' Interest and attendance at the Chris-1 tian church Sunday was unusually good. New faces were seen in every class of the Sundav school and the total attendance at this service was ninety-four. A cordial invitation is extended to you to attend the Bible school each Lord’s Day at 9:30. The morning sermon was a continuance of the thoughts of last week, “Winning Men to the New Testament Church.'' Text, Rom. 10:9-10, “That if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe with thy heart that God raised him up from the dead thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made to salvation. Be not weary in well doing.” “Some say the future does not concern me," Heb. 9:27. "And it is appointed to men once to die. but after this judgment.” Some say, “1 am as good as others who are in the church.” He or she has obeyed the laws of God. Every one shall give account of himself to God. Each person is placed on his own merits. “I know I ought to be—but—.” “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good and doeth it not is sin." “An invitation is to all.” Rev 22:17. “And the spirit and bride say come and let him that is athirst come, and whosoever will let him take of the water of life freely.” Evening sermon, "Temperance Sermon.” ~ o—lucky escape from wreck. Change of Plans For Return Probably Saved Mrs. P. H. Wagner’s Life. Mrs. P. H. Wagner has returned from Winemac, where she visited a week with Mr. Wagner’s uncles, Father Lawrence Shirack, pastor of the St. John’s Roman Catholic church, at that place, and his brother, Father Peter, of Dayton, Ohio. It had been ® even years since Mrs. Wagner had met them, and the visit was one of freat mutual pleasure. A class of thirty-four were confirmed while she was there, Bishop Alerding of Art being one of those officiating Fathers 5 ’ & Os the two Fathers Shirack, and uncles of MVagner of this city, was formerly pasi hi« a St J ° hn ' s church there Z hia death occurred suddenly about six ag °a b r ybe,nS sgy in a runaway, while

turning a corner, being thrown against a post, dashing out his brains. So great was the love of his parish for him that the post to this day is kept covered with flowers, a living tribute to him. Upon his death his brother, Father Lawrence, was transferred to the church. Mrs. Wagner nar: >wly missed being in the Kingsland wreck, as her first plans were to come home on that day by that way, but afterward deferred her visit until lat'-r in the week. o BURIAL OF INFANT SON. The burial or an mfant son o: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ballard of South Seventh street, which was still-born Saturday afternoon, was held Sunday morning at 10 o’clock, the little one being laid to rest in the Reynolds cemetery. Harvey L. Kessler returned this morning to his work at Fort Mayne after spending Sunday with bis patents near Monroe. John Lee of Elwood, who has been visiting with Mr. Bunner, near Bobo, left this morning for Fort Wayne, thence to Van Wert. Ohio, where he will visit with his brother before returning home. Lee Burke, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Burke, of Ninth street, who is sick with typhoid, remains about the same. The G. A. R. members will meet at the hall this evening at 7 o'clock to arrange for the funeral of Comrade Christen. The G. A. R. will leave the hall at 12:30 for the Christen home, from where the funeral services ’h! be held at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon o- —' PUBLIC SALE. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned will hold a public sale at his residence, two and one-half mile 3 east of Decatur on the James farm, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m ■ ll,l Wednesday, October 5, good live stock, farm inmpleme”'--grain, hay, etc., including se ''“‘ horses, 1 bull cows, hogs and shos'-. 20 tons of hay and numerous other a ticles, at the usual terms. OGG & ROBIN’S®-' 1 J. N. Burkhead, Auct. C. B. Poling, Clerk. DON’T FORGET Smith & Ulman’s sale of fi ne Hereford Cattle, Decatu • Wednesday.