Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 292, Decatur, Adams County, 12 December 1910 — Page 2

jThe Daily Democrat. , . i i -- riT —ann Ti—nwi~ - i Publlahad Every Evening, Except Sunday, by DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM . JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier 15.09 Per month by mall 25 cents Per year, by mail |2M Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the poetofflce at Deeatu*, ’ndlana. as second-class mail matter. Dr. McOscar of Fort Wayne was a professional caller her? today, * Geo. Trlcker from east of the city transacted business here today. Harvey Sprague made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Mrs. C. J. Lutz and daughter. Miss Jean, are spending the day in Fort Wayne. Clarence Reynolds and son, Herschel, went to St. John’s this morning on business. Daniel Kaehr of Monroe transferred here this morning on his way to Fort Wayne on business. Mrs. S. M. Kelley of Monroe was a shopper in our city this morning and left on the noon train for her home. Mrs. C. A. Miller returned this morning to her home in Fort Wayne after a visit with Mesdames Frank and Keller. Miss Clara Lankenau of Ft. Wayne has returned to her home after being here to attend the funeral of Henry Lankenau, which took place on last Thursday. Joshua Parrish will go to Ft Wayne tomorrow to join his wife in a visit there with relatives, and to attend the Chapman-Alexander evangelistic services at the Princess rink. ♦ Xu, yAh ft u I 11 fV V fl |\\ K I \l\ fl t v W * V \\ '» / 11 i \\ \\ I VI II '\i LD i The Matter Os Fit You know what you want in clothes -good fabrics and refined style. But you need fit, too -else you are not getting your money’s worth. It is just here where we excell; every garment correctly fitted -we can suit any man. Come in and save time and money on a suit or Overcoat. You’ll want to prepare for the holidays -the celebration should call for a new outfit. Suits and Overcoats $7.00 to $25.00 THE MYERSDAILEY (fi I

MEXICAN WILD HOG SKIN. Received by Robert Blackbum From Son—Fine Rug. Robert Blackburn was the happy recipient this morning of a Mexican wild hog skin in black and yellow, finely dressed, which was sent to him by his son, Ratch, who is traveling along the Mexican borders, the skin being given to him by a Mexican young lady. Some time ago he sent his father some fine Angora goat skins, and this will be a handsome addition to them. The skin is a verybeautiful one, and would make a handsome rug, very nearly too fine to step on every day. o NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, superintendent of the James Bain ditch in Root township, Adams county, Indiana, will on Saturday, December 31, 1910, at 10 o’clock a. m., at the office of the county surveyor in the city of Decatur, tn Adams county, receive sealed bids for the construction of said ditch In accordance with reports, plans and specifications therefor, now on file in said cause. Bids will be received and contracts let as follows: Main Ditch. Section 1 Station 68 plus 90 to 80 plus 50. Section 2, Station 42 to 68 plus 90. Section 3, Station 21 to 42. Section 4, Station 0 to 21. Branch Ditch. Section 1, Station 26 to 51 plus 90. Section 2, Station 0 to 26. and to the lowest bidder or bidders as a whole. Bidders will be required to file with their bids affidavits as required bylaw upon forms furnished by such superintendent and each bid shall be accompanied with a good and sufficient bond in a sum equal to twice the amount of such bid. conditional for the faithful performance of said contract and that each bidder will enter into contract if the same be awarded to him, such bond to be approved bysaid superintendent. The said superintendent reserves the right to reject any and all bids. No bids will be accepted in excess of the estimated cost of such work, or in excess of the benefits found. C. C. ERNST, 2SBtl-49t2 SupL of Construction. • o . NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS ALONG MERCER AVENUE Notice is hereby given that on the 16th Day of December, 1910, at 7 o’clock p. m., on said day, the common council ot the city of Decatur, Indiana, at the chamber of the common council of said city, will receive and hear remonstrances of all persons against the amounts assessed against their property respectively on the assessment roll hereinafter de-. scribed and will determine the ques-' tion as to whether such lots or tracts of land have been or will be benefitted by said improvement in the amounts named on said roll, or in any sum at which place and time ail the owners of such real estate may attend in person or by representative and be heard. Said improvement is of Mercer avenue from Second street along said Mercer avenue to the south line of Grant street in said city. All property within one hundred and fifty feet of said improvement will be liable for assessment. The preliminary assessment roll with the names of owners and de-. scription of property subject to be assessed with amounts of prima facie assessments is on file and can be seen at the office of the city clerk of said • city. If any property within the bene-' fitted district has been omitted from said roll, or where a prima facie assessment has not been made against property liable to be assessed and which should be assessed, the same at such time and place of hearing will be, placed on said assessment roll and be assessed with the special benefits accruing to same by reason of said improvement. Said assessment shall be final in the matter of improvement. Witness my hand and the seal of said city this Bth day of December, 1910. HUBER M. DeVOSS 289t7 City Clerk. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. State of Indiana, Adams County. In the Adams Circuit Court, November Term, 1910. Old Adams County Bank vs. The Decatur Filler Company. No. 8005. To the creditors of the Decatur Filler Company: Notice is hereby given that by an order of the Adams Circuit court, made and entered in the above cause all creditors are ordered and directed to file their claims with the undersigned receiver, appointed in said cause, within thirty (30) days from this date. Dated this 10th day of December, 1910. F. M. SCHIRMEYER, Receiver. A. P. Beatty, Heller, Sutton & Heller, Attorneys for Receiver. 291118 ■W-'"")'. n-mat—HMy ßfci—swi

yu .i DOINGS I I Miss rances Merryman Entertains For College ‘ Friend. » I 1 A SIX O’CLOCK DINNER t Birthday Dinner Given For I I Miss Lucile Morris— Club Mention. A woman of honor should never suspect another of things she would not do herself. —Marguerite de Naloia. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Monday. Ruth Circle —Jessie Magley. Tuesday. Historical—Mrs. Amos Gillig. Wednesday. Preble W. C. T. U.—Mrs. J. D. Gause. Shakespeare —Mrs. D. E. Smith. St. Vincent de Paul —Mrs. Joe Knapke. Thursday. Euterpean—Mrs. J. W. Tyndall. Needlecraft —Mamie Kitson. Entre Nous —Goldie Gay. Friday. Mite Society—Mrs. J. T. Merryman. Miss Marie Kincaid, of Farmer City 111, was the guest of honor at a six o’clock dinner party given Saturday evening by Miss Frances Merryman, other guests being the Misses Pansy Bell and Lucile Hale. Miss Kincaid spent the week-end with Miss Merryman, returning to her home this morning. The two young ladies were room mates while attending the conservatory of music at Cincinnati, O. Miss Kincaid who is a very accomplished musician, gave very fine organ num’bers at both the morning and evening services at the Methodist church yesterday. The Preble W. C. T. U. society will; meet at the home of Mrs. J. D. Gause I Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. ! Mrs. Emily Mclntosh of Hoagland i will, at this time, make her report on; the national convention, which was held at Baltimore in November. Having been a delegate to this greet coni vention, she will have a very interesting report to give. A good attendance is desired. — Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Burdg entertained a company of friends at one of the most pleasant dinner parties of the season Sunday. Guests were i the Misses Margaret Gallogly, Velma I ’ Porter, Donna Sowers, Mr. and Mrs. ; Harry Helm and children and Mr. George Longhenry. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Lenhart and children, of Decatur and Grant Ball and family of Magley, were entertained by their father, R. B. Johnson at Peterson yesterday. The dinner served at noon was “simply great.” — Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Porter had as their guests at dinner Sunday, Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Rainier, Mrs. Agnes Andrews and daughters, Cecil and Celia, and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Davis ! and Harvey Steele. The Shakespeare club will be entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. D. E. Smith. “The Future of China” will be the subject of the paper by the hostess. James K. Polk’s administration, with the paper given by Mrs. Congleton, will be the study of the His- ' torical club at the home of Mrs. Amos Gillig Tuesday evening. Among the many happy Christmas reunions planned is that of the Robert Case family, when all the children from Chicago and Indianapolis will be at home for this occasion. Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Keller entertained at dinner yesterday in honor of their guest, Mrs. T. C. Bixler, of Muncie, who is making a visit here with friends. Edward McCampbell, the American musician, will be the study of the Eu- > terpean club at the home of Mrs. J. W. Tyndall Thursday evening. Tuesday evening at 6:30 Mrs. > Fred Sellemeyer will entertain the . members of the Helping Hand society ; at the German Reformed church. I The Mite society of the Methodist , ehurch will meet with Mrs. J. T. Mer- . ryman Friday afternoon. Miss Lucile Morris, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lew Morris of east of - the city, arrived at the dignity of five 1 years yesterday and was the guest of

8 Big Suit Sale Now On | gg We are going to offer every suit in our house at less || S 3 than Manufactured Cost —This means a saving to you || I right when YOU NEED A NEW TAILORED SUIT, gj _ Suits that were s3o ’ oo thls sa e B $18 ' 75 S Suits that were $25.00 this sale $17 * 50 B Suits that were $20.00 this sale IjßOgMriA* $12.50 S Suits that were $ 17,5 ° th ’ S Bl $l lOO B Suits that were $15.00 this sale SIO.OO B Visit this department as we have i 11V some'splendid bargains to offer in ‘ Coats, Skirts and Furs. Now is the J® time to make your Xmas selections. Have them laid aside. i_ f— g IS —— R I NIBLICK & COMPANY | 4.

. — • ' honor at a dinner party given at noon I by her parents, guests being Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Dibble and daughter, Blanche, and Mr. and Mrs. U.is Dibble of Paulding, Ohio. The dinner served was a most sumptuous one j wholly fitting for the occasion. — o— LAST SERVICcS CONDUCTED. For Wilford Wisehaupt at the U. B. Church This Afternoon. —— A laj-ge attendance characterized the funeral of Wilford W. Wisehaupt, which was held this afternoon at the ■ United Brethren church, by the pastor, the Rev. I, Imler, assisted by the Rev. Sherman Powell of the Methodist church. The death of Mr. Wisehaupt occurred Saturday morning at 1:30 o’clock after a year’s illness from i tuberculosis, contracted while working in a cold storage plant in Enid, Okla. The death occurred at his home at ■ Magley but the remains were brought ’ to the home of his parents, Mr. and • Mrs. John Wlsehdupt, in this city. - * UNDERWENT AN OPERATION. i Miss Ida Gilliom of Vera Cruz Operated Upon For Hernia. Miss Ida Gilliom, an eighteen-year-old lady of Vera Cruz, underwent an . operation for femoral hernia this . morning at 8 o’clock, the same being ■ performed at the home of Dr. D. D. I Clark on Third street. The operation lasted twenty-five minutes and was : a most successful one, being performed by Doctors C. S. and D. D. Clark of this city and Dr. McOscar of Fort Wayne. Miss Gilliom is under the ■ care of a trained nurse, Miss Harsh- ' barger of Fort W’ayne, and has every ■ chance of being fully restored to ’ good health.

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