Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 299, Decatur, Adams County, 20 December 1910 — Page 7

both wanted to know But th* Beautiful Daughter Got th.' Better of the Contest. "Maria," said tho choleric father of l a beautiful daughter, “who wag that young fool who called on you i ttst night and atayed until midnight? i want to know at once." “You shall know in duo time.” said Marla, /‘but first I want to know some.! thing. Was he a young fool simply because ho called on me?" “What"— “Or was he a young fool because ha thought me attractive enough to talk to until midnight?" "Why"— "J suppose you think that any young man who comes to this house at all is a young fool, but why?” "Now, see here"— "Is It because there are so many girls who have sensible fathers that any young man who calls on the daughter of an 111 matured old curmudgeon Is a young fool?” “For goodness* sake"— “But I suppose—(sob)—l ought to-(gurgle)-be grateful - (sob) - because you didn’t call him a fool to his face for coming to see me. I know you despise me (boo-hoo-hoo), but"— But Marla was talking to space. The choleric father had fled to the cyclone cellar.—Pittsburg Dispatch. The Thirteener. A nervous little man stepped briskly' into a Euclid avenue jewelry store the other morning with a medium sized clock under his wing, says the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He placed the chronometer on the counter, turned the hands around to about one minute of 12 o’clock and told the expert behind the counter to listen. "It keeps perfect time." the customer said, "but I want to find out if you notice anything wrong with the way it strikes.” The jeweler listened. “There's nothing wrong,” he replied, with a grin, l after the clock had struck, "except that she strikes thirteen Instead of twelve. That can easily be remedied.” The customer looked as relieved as If he'd just awakened from a bad.dream. "That’s just what I've always thought ever since we’ve had the clock.” he burst forth. “I've always felt sure it struck thirteen But no one else in the family ever spoke of it. and I was afraid to say anything about it for fear there was something wrong with my own works. Well, it's worth the price of having the thing repaired just to find out 1 was right.” Fearless. "Whitcomb is an independent think , er." “He is?” I “Yes; he even dares to say the clock in the railroad station is wrong.”— Buffalo Express. Dying to Tell. “Jack, Dolly told me the most excit Ing secret and made me swear never to tell a living soul.” “Weil, hurry up with it. I’m late for the office now.” Hie Statu*. "Well, my little man.” Inquired a visitor pleasantly, “who are you?” “I’m the baby's brother,” was the ingenuous reply.—Truth Seeker.

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A voTm L - Cl ' nChin9 Ar 9 um *nt. I known muke’or roprvK,,ntll *B « well I discussed Le ll uentlT'n hßd , CBlle<3 ‘ 1 the autoin , ,y lll « points of sen h m bt ’ Wl,s endeavoring to d‘L «*en a flawless demonstrar the I,roK >' w,lv e amateur motorr.Tkr""'' *■" b »““ El™ -SV X to your own personal friends’” whv > thr les,nun Bmlled ' " H "» » Why, three months ago 1 was enasmd tical cars?' 11 *'“ d O “* ° f thMe i,len ” to Uly Prospective father-ln-Did you marry the girl?" "Yes. indeed! I’ve now got the girl a contented father-in-law and“nen tbuslastlc customer as well.” He made the sale.—Life. Mule* and Kindn..., . “ tle fifleoU years ,hnt 1 hnv< * been connected with societies for the pretention of cruelty to animals in th s and other cities I never have received a complaint alleging cruelty to a mule," said the humane looking ! man. "That immunity of mules from harsh treatment is an Interesting quesi tion. Mby are they immune? There | are plenty of mules, even in New i York. Does nobody beat them? Does j nobody underfeed them? If not, why not? Does a mule show such a decided ability for taking care of himself that ills owner is afraid to abuse him, or do men beat mules and escape punishment because the persona who witness the beating think it is only a mule and not worth bothering about? What is the explanation of that phase of the mule question anyhow?”—New York Press. To Rest His Eyes. The people who quit reading “just to rest their eyes" might take a hint by inference from the reply made by an old illiterate. A passing man found him apparently deeply interested in a paper. On looking close it became apparent that his paper was upside down, and he was asked forthwith why he held it thus. His reply almost knocked the questioner out. It was: “Just to rest my eyes!” A Reversal. “I suppose you talked a lot of nonsense to your wife before you were married.” “Yes,” answered Mr. Meekton. “Before wo were married she thought my nonsense sensible. Now when I try to talk sense she thinks it’s nonsense.”— Exchange. Inspiring Air. He—So you think married Ilf* ought to be one grand, sweet sasg? She— I Yes. He—And what air would you I prefer for this matrimonial song? She —A millionaire! Reciprocal Help. Doctor—Well, my good woman, what do you want? Beggnr-A quarter, doctor. Give me a quarter and I’ll tell everybody that you helped me.

Tragic Joking. Oswald’s friends were always on the lookout for some ruse. He once notifled them that on New Year's day he should get the best of them all In some 1 joke, nud New Year's morning each received this notice. “Remember." They were on their guard. As they were leaving a house where they had breakfasted Oswald slipped; on the steps end fell on bls back on I the sidewalk. Ills friends rushed to his assistant]*, but paused before they reached him. "This Is his ruse,” some one said. Clearly th* man who was so proud of his talent for mimicry was bent on deceiving th*m all into thinking him a dying man, for be lay there moaning pitifully, bl* face drawn and twisted aa If with terrible pain. Hla friend* stood around and made jokes and puns and bummed lines of comic songs, assuring him all the while that they were not deceived by bls acting. At last he gave a hoarse, mournful cry, looked at them sadly and then ceased to moan or writhe. In a never to bo forgotten moment of horror and sorrow his friends realized tbnt Oswald was dead.-"Bouveuirs d’un Vieux Übraire." Caught th* Old Sailor.' It was a clever lawyer in a Boston court who took advantage of the nautical knowledge be possessed to work upon the mind of a juryman who did not seem to show much comprehension of a case of suing a street railway for damages. The dull member was an old sailor, who, though doubtless very keen of perception along some Hues, was nevertheless ratber slow in his understanding of the points Involved in the case being tried, »ays the New York Journal. The lawyer noticed this and mad* hi* strike with this particular man. Approaching .the jury box, he addressed himself to this one Juryman and said: "Mr. Juryman, 1 will tell you how it happened. The plaintiff was in command of the outward bound open car and stood in her starboard channels. Along came tho inward bound closed car, and just as their bows met she jumped the track, sheered to port and knocked the plaintiff off and ran over him.” The sailor was all attention after this version of the affair and joined in a $5,0U0 verdict for the Injured man. Th* Fidgety Bachelor. “But why do you put your friend’s things in the dining room?” “Oh, he is so used to restaurants that h* won’t enjoy hi* dinner unless he can watch his hat and coat.”—Louisvlll* Courier-Journal. Th* Curi*u* Pair. Mr*. Rabba— l wonder why that woman k**p* watchlag ta* so? Mr. Bubba— Perhaps she's trying to find out why you ar* atari eg at her.—Philadel nbia Pr*oa. N*, Indeed. “T*u ■amorican* »ay we 'ave no ’utnor," said the loyal Britisher, “but I’H ’av« you understand, sir, that Henglish jokea are not to be laughed atr

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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 SALE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS. The undersigned will offer for sale at his residence on Winchester street, beginning at 1 o’clock next Saturday, December 24th, the following property: Dining table, sideboard, steel range, gasoline range, Favorite bard coal stove, Wilson heater ice chest, washing machines, book case, roll top office desk, rocker, Davenport, couch, music cabinet, three stands, sixty yards Brussels carpet and rugs, lace curtains, bed room suit, two mattresses and springs, Plymouth Rock and Rhode Island Red chickens, road plow, five slip scoops, wheeler scoop, gasoline tank, sewing machine and other articles. A credit of nine months will be given on all sums over five dollars, purchaser giving note with approved security. CALVIN MILLER. John Spoiler, Auctioneer. J, 8. Petereen, Clerk. 298t5 e NOTICE. The Christian church of Decatur, Indiana, will hold an election of officers at the chureh building on Wednesday evening, December 28, 1910. One elder, one trustee, four deacons, and a secretary and treasurer are to be elected. A good attendance of members is desired. Signed, JACOB, EADY, G. T. BURK, Elders. E. H. SHOEMAKER, Sec’y. tues-wed-thurs till Dec. 28 DEMOCRAT WANT ADS’ PAY BIG

FUN! FUN! FUN! Let No Innocent Man Escape. AT THE GREAT Mock C ic ? t Trial UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE Decatur Lout j No. 993 B. P. 0. E. IN BOSSE’S OPERA HOUSE Tuesday Eve., Jan. 3d. ..One of our most respected citizens will be charged with 1 ‘BREACH OF PROMISE” REGULAR COURT RULES STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS LUDICROUS SITUATIONS LOCAL HITS AN EVENING OF REFINED FUN. OPEN AT 7:30. COURT CALLED at 8 Tickets on sale at Holthouse Drug Company, and by members.

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SANTA CLAUS. 1 sthe best judge of coal, and he knows a goodthing when be sees it, and the people of Decatur know a good thing when they try it “The proof of the pudding is in eating it.” That is the reason that our patrons never swerve from our yard when wanting to lay in their supply of coal. There is nothing to risk, for our coal is standard in quality and low in price. 'Phone 495. P. H. WAGNER.