Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 278, Decatur, Adams County, 25 November 1910 — Page 2

. The Daily democrat. • S.' 1 M L"?"--r4!'T"-2 11 I 111 - PuMiahad Evary Evaning, Ejwapt Sunday, by BECATVi BENBCBAT COMPANY LEW O. ELLIHGHAM JOHN H. HSLLBR SubaarlpaWa Rataa Par Weak, by carrierlt ceMs Pee year, by carrierJb.Od Per ateMh by mailM NM Pee year, by mail Single ••pies2 ceau Advertising rates made kaewa m application. Entered at the postofflc* at Decatu*, ndiana, as second-class mail matte’*. The turkey feasts have been devoured. the cranberry sauce and the pumpkin pies have been laid away. We are thankful that we have withstood the ordeal and that it’s four weeks until Christmas and its week of stomach-ruining candy, nuts and dinners. The good-byes have been said and we at the Daily Democrat office have settled du.li to business. V» C Wil! give you our best efforts and feel we are able to give you the kind of a newspaper that you want and will appreciate. Any suggestion tending toward the improvement of the paper will be thankfully received and will receive our attention. Mexico in a revolutionary conflict is not a surprise to those who have watched the history of that republic during the past. For a third of a century or more President Diaz has held his people in check by means nf a standing army made up of convicts. It brings home to us more than ever the greatness of our nation, wherein the people have the power to rule, and where we are all ready to jump to the defense of the old stars and stripes when that splendid emblem is assailed.

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SOCIETY DOINGS Farewell Party Given For Ruth Buhler by the Gleners’ S. S. Class. FAMILY REUNIONS The Order of Yesterday— Miss Winifred Burk Gives a Party. We sleep, but the loom of life never stops; and the pattern which was weaving when the sun went down is weaving when it comes up tomorrow. —H. W. Beecher. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Friday. Flohrul de Purin —Grace Purdy. Presbyterian Ladies' Aid —Mrs. C. A. Dugan. Christian Aid—Miss Margaret Daniels. Miss Margaret Todd of Bluffton was the guest of honor at a series of sosoal affairs given during ner Thanksgiving visit with relatives here. Among them was the slumber party given Thursday night by Miss Winifred Burke, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Burke, on First street, guests being besides Miss Todd, the Misses Lillian Rice, Naomi Dugan, Winifred Sowers, Neva Brandyberry, Margaret Mills, Genevieve Bremerkamp, Reba Quinn and Florence Myers of this city and Miss Keller of Fort Wayne. A delicious breakfast was served this morning by Mrs. Burke, with Sim Burke a willing waiter. The guests of the house party, with a number of boy friends, were also guests at a party given Thursday evening by Miss Winifred, in which there were contests, games and music, with refreshments, to provide an agreeable time. Guests at the evening party were Clifford LaDelle, John Wemhoff, Sherman Beery, Herbert Fullenkamp, Arthur Kleinhenz, Leo Sprunger, Earl Colter, Ray Seigfreid, William Bowers and Sim Burke.

A very happy reunion of the children of Mrs. Sarah Hower was that held Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mr.and Mrs. J. T. Meyers on Fourth street, those who surrounded the festive board being the families of D. E. Hower of Anderson, Dal Hower, F. A. Nichols. Jesse Dailey. J. O. Sellemeyer, Dan Beery and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Merryman. The Heller family enjoyed their usual happy Thanksgiving reunion yesterday, with both dinner and supper at the J. W. Tyndall home. The party ißcluded Judge and Mrs. D. D. Heller and daughter, Bertha; Miss Elizabeth Corbus; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Heller and children, Fanny and Dick, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heller. Mr. and Mrs. John Lang of Fort Wayne entertained a company of Decatur relatives at dinner and supper Thanksgiving Day. The party, including Mr. and Mrs. John Christen. Mrs. F. E. France, Mrs. Dolly Durkens and children and Miss Rose Christen. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Jones and daughter, Addie, gave a dinner party Thursday evening that was one of the much-enjoyed events of Thanksgiving Day. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Tritch, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Moon, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder, Estella David and Lilly Buhler. The J. J. Foughty home was one of much cheer Thursday when a number of their children and their families gathered home to spend the day in reunion. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Del Lake and children of Monroeville. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Moon, L. L. Hoopengarnder and family. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wilder most hospitably entertained at a Thanksgiving dinner at their home at Monmouth, the party including Miss Verna Harkless of Poe, George Simmers of Monroeville and J. J. Magley and children of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sellemeyer and daughter, Agnes, and Miss Huldah Bauer, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Michaud and daughter, Florine, were guests of Prof, and Mrs. L. E. Opliger at a Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Thursday Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Breiner, near the Washington church, gave a Thanksgiving dinner in honor of their relatives and friends. The table was spread with the things that go to make up an ideal Thanksgiving dinner. To say what the hungry guests did to the many good things—well, null said! For every one was

filled to his capacity. At un early hour in the afternoon the guests departed for their homes, with the wish that they may enjoy more such feasts with the Breiner family. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. William Breiner, east of the city; Misses Thelma and Alta Breiner, Mr. and Mrs. 8. A. Moore and sons, Franklin and John, and William Hobrock, al) of this city, I

Miss Ruth Buhler, who leaves tomorrow for St. Cloud, Minn., her future home, was given a farewell surprise party by the members of her Sunday school class, the Gleaners, who went to her home, taking their suppers with them. This was spread picnic fashion, on a tablecloth on the floor, and after supper the evening was spent with music, dancing and a general good time. One of the many enjoyable Thanksgiving dinners of Thursday was that given by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Elzey. Those present were the Misses Lucy Fruchte, Matilda Sellemeyer, Ella Mutchler, Della Sellemeyer. Bertha and Lizzie Knapp. Esther Sellemeyer, Messrs. Ed Miller, Fred Ashbaucher, Ferd Litterer and Albert Mutchler, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Elzey and son, Fred. Miss Nellie Winnes was the victim of a surprise postal card shower on last Wednesday, when her pupils of the second room of the West ward presented her with a number of Thanksgiving cards and also birthday cards. The scholars all gathered at her home after school and spent a short while with their teacher, which was much enjoyed by all. Dr. and Mrs. Roy Archbold pleasantly entertained a company of relatives at Thanksgiving dinner. The | guests were Mrs. Archbold’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George Lucky of Los Angeles, Cal; Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Nachtrieb and Robert Nachtrieb, of Toledo, O.; Clarence Nachtrieb of Elkhart; and Mrs. Angeline Archbold. Turkey, with ail its delicious accompaniments, and the usual happy time attending family reunions, characterized the Thanksgiving dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Poling at their home west of the city. Those present were Emerson Beavers and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Parrish and Otis Poling. Miss Helen Niblick came home from Ferry Hail, Lake Forest, 11l , to spend Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick. Other guests at dinner Thursday were Miss Hattie Studabaker and Arthur Suttles and family. Miss Helen will return tomorrow to Lake Forest, and Miss Studebaker left this morning for St. Paul, Minn. A much-enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner party of Thursday evening was that given by Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Christen, their guests being the families of Willis McQueen, Amos Lewton, Charles Johnson, Harve Clark, Dwight Wilder and Mrs. Willis Reed and children. The J. R. Porter home was the scene of a happy Thanksgiving Day reunion and dinner party, including F. B. Porter and children of Parker City, Mr. and Mrs. William Frazier and daughter, Kate, and granddaughter, Leah Porter; Dan Roop and Miss Lanta Baughman of Fort Wayne. Thanksgiving guests at 6 o’clock dinner of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Vance were Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Porter, Velma and Chalmer Porter, D. B. Erwin and children, Albert Sellemeyer of this city, Miss Lanta Baughman of Fort Wayne, and F. B. Porter and family of Parker City. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Lutz and daughter, Jean, were Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles True at the farm at Poe. The Dr. W. W. P. McMillan home was the scene of a cheery Thanksgiving dinner party, guests being Dr. and Mrs. B. W. Rhamy and daughter, Mary Louise, and Mrs. Rhamy’s mother, Mrs. R. L. Orvis, of Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Peterson were host and hostess at a happy Thanksgiving Day dinner party, the party including Mr. and Mrs. R. 8. Peterson, Elizabeth, Cal and Dick Peterson, John C. Maglsy and family of Monmouth. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Braun entertained Thursday at their home on Rural Route three in honor of Miss Martha Braun, of this place, one of the oldest residents of the county. The day was spent in a social way and all enjoyed a day of real pleasure. John R. Peoples and daughter were also guests. The annual family Thanksgiving dinner party, with turkey and all its trimmings—‘‘sugar and spice and everything nice” —was given Thursday} by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Vail, before

they returned last evening to Cardwell, Mo, The party included Mr. Mrs. Dan Railing, Mrs. M. A. Vail, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Vail and daughter, Mary Louise, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rice, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sprang and Mrs. R. M. Donadlson of Warsaw. Mr. and Mrs. Israel Bender of south I of the city entertained at Thanksgiving dinner the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Noll and children. Mary and Carl; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Davis and daughter, Velma, of Deca--1 tur; Mr. and Mrs. John Jones and daughter, Martha, of Fort Wayne and Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Fleugel of Winona Lake. Thanksgiving Day was attended by an unusually pleasing dinner party at the C. A. Dugan home. The tables were very pretty in their decorations of yellow, with the gleam from yellowhooded candles casting a mellow glowover all. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Brackett, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Reid, Miss Carrie Craig, Messrs. Fred Jaebker and L. C. Waring and Miss Mildred Winch of Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Purdy entertained at Thanksgiving dinner for Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Puidy and uaugutein, Estuei and Vera of Bluffton and Miss Dessie Mann. Mrs. Israel Rex and daughter, Effie, entertained at Thanksgiving supper last evening, the party including Mr. and Mrs. Martin Beery and son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colter and children and Howard Beery.

Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Shoaf had as their guests at Thanksgiving dinner Mrs. Sarah J. Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Andrews and daughters, Helen and Clarice. Barney Wertzberger and family were entertained over Thanksgiving Day at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Wertzberger, east of the city. The Misses Mary and Adelaide Deininger entertained Mrs.E.H. Kilbourne and Miss Catherine Lentz of Fort Wayne and Miss Rose Conter at Thanksgiving dinner. Ed Magley gave a Thanksgiving stag dinner in compliment to Kay Christen and Raleigh Parrish. Miss Mildred Winch of Fort Wayne is spending the week-end at the C. A. Dugan home. Mrs. H. L. Coverdale entertained Rev. Ehle and family at dinner Thursday. Mrs. M. J. Lutz, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Lutz and daughter, Jean, were Thanksgiving guests at the Charles True farm at Poe. Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Williams had as their guests at Thanksgiving dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Mangold and daughter, Glennis. Mrs. W. C. McKinney and niece, Miss Chloe Gordon, of Russiaville are guests today of Mrs. Franklin Andrews. Mrs. McMaken of Fort Wayne and Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Edwards were guests yesterday at dinner of John Edwards and family. Miss Grace Purdy will entertain the Flohrul de Purin club this evening. MRS. J. P. BAKER VERY LOW. Mrs. J. P. Baker, one of the prominent ladles of the township, residing south of the city, who has been very sick with heart trouble and a complication of other chronic ailments for some time, and who suffered a sinking spell Thursday morning, is very low. b — — STAR OF BETHLEHEM. The Star of Bethlehem lodge will hold an important meeting at the Woodmen hall this evening at 7:30 which ail members are urged to attend as important business will come before the lodge. o MENTRONOME FOR SALE —Good as new. Will sell cheap; of great value to music students. See Gladys Meyers, ’phone 69. 278tf LOST—Thursday evening a silver purse, containing money, somewhere in the city. Finder return to this office and receive reward. 278t3 FOUND—A Catholic prayer book; owner can have same by calling at this office, describing property and paying for this ad. 278t3 o A RELIABLE MEDICINE NOT A NARCOTIC Get the geunine Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package. It is safe and effective. Contains no opiates. Refuse substitutes. Ths Hclthouse Drug Co.

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SOUTHERN MICHIGAN FARMS Located in St. Joseph County, Mich. NO. 4.-—B4 acres of »>od land, 8 roc-m house, 30x40 barn, weil fenced, 30 rods to school, good location, five miles in county seat. Price $3700 cash or S4OOO on time. NO. 41—1?0 acres, three miles from Three Rivers, same distance from ecuaty seat, 7 foob souse, barn JSi'fiv, tew poultry house, double corn ril't and wagon shed, oie half mile to school. Price $6500. NO. 45 —120 acres, dairy tarns, fully equipped with ten cows, two hun dred guart milk rout, ga« engine, rotary pump, 12x>4 eilo, filled this fail, 30x40 bam with shed, 18x46 ft for stable room, new poultry house, six room bouse, buildings all ia good repair. This business will pay Two Thousand Dollars a year profit lx>eated dose to Three Rivers. Price $8099, $3599 down and balance on liar-'. If interested tn any of the farms In fit. Joseph county, Mich., come to Three Rivers and I will show you the above mentioned farm and many others, free of expense while you are here. E. E. PULVER 'Phone 502. OFFICE: 113 St. Joe St THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN. Cerreopondence Solicited. , . -o .... . PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at hfs residence, 1 mile south and 5 miles west of Monroe, and 2 miles south of Honduras, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m., Tuesday, November 29th. 4 head of horses, 5 head of cattle, farming implements and tools, 1 water tank wagon, 1 wood saw with truck, 1 saw mill, harness and fly nets, 10C chickens, 150 bushels oats, 450 bushels of corn in crib, 190 chocks of corn in field, 10 acres of fodder, 4 tons of hay, 1 feed grinder, 1 large feed kettle, 4 coops combined for small chickens, 1 hog hut, some building stone, 1200 feet 2 inch stable plank, some board fencing, 1 roll of barbed wire, 150 feet of hay rope and pulleys, 1 14-foot extension table, 1 sofa, bed, sink, gasoline stove, 600-pound platform scale, set log bunks, set skid hooks, log chain, grind stone, cream separator, '-gal. milk can, and other articles, at the usual terms. Four per cent off for cash. C. H. WALTER. John Spuhler, Audit FOR SALE. Ona Garland base burner, used but one winter. One Go-cart. One refrigerator. One book case. Six dozen Mason fruit jars. A few other household articles. H. F. CALLOW. MBta 301 N. Fourth St '■■ : ■■ ■ ....... - .. '

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