Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 304, Decatur, Adams County, 27 December 1910 — Page 2

The Daily DgMQgjtAT, Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINQHAM JOHN H. HELLER —————— -i ■ ■—r» Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrierlo cents Per year, by carrier♦*> °‘- Per month by mai1,...25 cents Per year, by ma11|2.60 Sln»>J Oeples2 cents j- 21 J, ‘: rates uiude known on appl it alien. Entered at the poetoifioe at Oeeaie? 'ndla.ua. as seoand-elass mall matter. Did you have a Merry Christmas? The Christmas weather was pe»a feet. Good cheer seemed to prevail everywhere in Decatur. The season is one which makes us all glad we are living. Like the children, we rather regret that it comes but once a year. Now for a Happy New Year. Get out the new resolution. A little practice this week will get you in proper readiness for next and perhaps you can stick longer than you did last year. y * Let’s make old move during 1911. The past yd|®ias begn an average one, notwithstanding the fact that we have had some reversals. The fact that we have come out so nicely, that all of the business houses are flourishing, is proof that we live in the best town on earth —tad we can make It better. Shall we do it* The season for special sales is here. Mr. Business Man, it’s up to you to dispose of that extra stock you have. Convert it into cash and put that cash into new and up-to-date stock, spring goods. That’s what makes your store the place that every one wants to deal at. Don’t be afraid to use a little space in the paper. It’s a sure thing for you. You get your money back quicker on sales than in any other way. Try it this year. It’s time every business man in Decatur was figuring upon his appropriation for advertising for the next year. There is just one way for you to increase your business and that is to double your allowance for the advertising expense. No big store was ever built in any other way. None ever retained the business unless they used printers' ink, and the more freely they use it, the better business they do. The Indiana legislature will convene one week from Thursday. Sixty-one busy days will follow, and they will be very important days. There is some interesting legislation to come up and the democrats have promised that it shall be done in a businesslike manner. Among those things of importance which will be watched will be the selection of John W. Kern as senator to succeed Albert J. Beveridge, the passage of a new liquor law, substituting the township and city as a unit in place of the county, a reduction of the appropriations of formed years, a saving in the expense of the two houses, some changes in the public accounting law, and several other matters. FIRE AT DIEHL HOME. Blaze Extinguished With Few Buckets of Water. At about 1 o’clock this afternoon an alarm of fire was sent in, the blaze having been discovered at the home of Adam Diehl at Thirteenth street and Nuttman avenue. Owing to a misunderstanding the alarm was sent in wrong and the fire department was sent to the Adam Deam home on Fornax street in the south part of the city. The blaze happed to be but a small one and was extinguished before the department arrived, with but a very small loss. One thing for which the company wishes to express their appreciation is the kindness of Mr. Coppock, who lent them the use of his automobile to convey the hose cart to the fire, saving much time, and which would have been a great help had their been a serious conflagration. When it comes to fire equipment this city is very poorly supplied if a serious fire should break out, and the sooner steps are taken for better protection, the better for the citizens of Decatur. Democrat Want Ads Pay.

SOCIETY DOINGS Christmas Family Reunions Were the Order of the Day. MANY WEDDINGS Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer Will Entertain Memj-ate Club and Friends. '.'i/j’’' i . A Friend in Need. friend in need" —a neighbor salth i' to me — “A friend Indeed is what I mean to be: In time of trouble I will come to you, And in the hour of need you’ll find me true.” I thought a bit and took him by the hand: “My friend,” said I, “you do not understand The inner meaning of that simple rhyme; A friend is what the hear needs all the time.” —Henry Van Dyke. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Tuesday. Historical—Mrs. P. B. Thomas. Wednesday. St. Vincent de Paul —Mrs. Joe Knapke. Menu-ate —Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer. Thursday. Presbyterian Missionary—Mrs. Nettie Schrock. Evangelical Aid — Mrs. Chester Johnson. Salem Aid —Mrs. Earl Butler. Friday. Mite Society Jubilee —M. E. church. Saturday. Needlecraft—Fanchon Magley.

Ono of the happy Christmas affairs was the dinner party given Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fuhrman, the party including otherwise Mt. and Mrs. John Fuhrman and family and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fritzinger and family. Each year this event is celebrated in turn at the homes of these parties, and the day is an unusually happy one. The house was appropriately decorated with the Christmas trimmings, and in the afternoon a program of recitations and music was given by the children. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Evangelical church will meet next Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Chester Johnson on Mercer avenue. Every member is urged to be there promptly at 2:30 p. m. At this time the ladles will hold their regular business meeting and also the annual business meeting, at which time reports will be read and officers for the next year elected. Owing to the fact that several members of the family could not be at home Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. John Christen postponed their Christmas dinner until Monday. Those present at the time were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Christen and children and Mr. Jesse Christen of Fort Wayne, Bert Christen of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Christen of Monmouth and Ray Christen of this city. J. J. Magley and family had as their guests at Christmas dinner, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wilder and daughters, Annise, Harriet, Bessie, Myrtle, Jessie Doris and Edwina, of Monmouth, and Mr. George Simmers of Monroeville. There was the lighting of the Christmas tree for the little ones, and a magic lantern display in the evening. The Mite society of the Methodist church will hold its jubilee meeting at the church parlors Friday afternoon in celebration of the fact that the society begins a new year clear of all debt. A good attendance is desired. An excellent program, with other features of entertainment, has been planned. Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Fisher entertained at Christmas dinner Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Hosea Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Chronister, Mrs. Annis Merica, Messrs. Giles Porter and Berman Ray. Mrs. Mary Weber entertained at Christmas dinner, the party including John Weber of Lima, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Houser of Fort Wayne and Joo Wolpert and Inez Coverdale of this city. The St. Vincent de Paul society will meet with Mrs. Joe Knapke Wednesday afternoon. This will be an important meeting and the presence of all members is desired as the annual election of officers will take place. Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer will be host-

ess to the Menu ate club Wednesday afternoon, instead of Miss Frances Merryman as previously announced. There will boa number of guests other than the club members, the guests being Misses Frances Dugan, Bessie Hoyers, Helen Niblick, Leota Hailey, Mario Allison, Fanny Frisinger, who are at home from their various colleges for the holiday vocation; Mrs. Arthur Ford of Muncie and Miss Sylvia Eaton. Quite a number of weddings were celebrated in Jefferson township over Among them was that of Earl Duff and Miss Coy Kerr, which took place Christmas morning at the Mt, Carmel church, the Rev. E. K. Hoop officiating. Another that was solemnized Saturday evening was that of Stanley Landfair and Miss Mabel Duff, which took place at the home of the bride’s father, J. M. Duff. E. E. Archer and daughter Miss Helen enjoyea a very pleasant day Christmas when they were guests at the home of Mrs. J. W. Broadbeck on rural route six. They have been enjoying these occasions for several years previous and are always entertained in a royal manner. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Broadbeck and family and Miss Hazel Sowers were also in attendance. Nearly all of the children of Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Steele gathererd at the home on West Monroe street where they spent the Christmas day in a glad family reunion. The circle included Ernest Steele and family of Laporte; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnhart and babe of Attica; and Jean and Forest Steele of Fort Wayne; and Harold Eady of this city. A very enjoyable , after-Christmas party was given at the John Niblick home Monday, when, added to the members of the immediate family, including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Suttles and family, Mr. and Mrs.. O. P. Edwards of Leipsic, Ohio, and Miss Helen Niblick —were a number of others from out of the city. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Weicking and daughter, Hermina, of Bluffton: W. J. Vesey and wife, Margaret, Sallie and Catherine Vesey, Dick and David Vesey of Fort Wayne. The Adam Pease family at Craigville was happily reunited on Christmas Day, all the child: en, grandchildren and great-grandchildren being at home. The party included Dr. Pease of Indianapolis, Vincent Pease and family of Bluffton, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Weldy of Fort Wayne, Cash Andrews and family of Peterson, Mrs. Meyers and family of Craigville and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fisher of this city.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bryan entertained on Sunday in honor of their son, Elmer and bride. A bounteous dinner was served at high noon. A large number of friends were present, those from Decatur being Mrs. Israel Rex, Miss Effie Rex, Rev. and Mrs. Art L. Shady and babe, Mildred, and Mrs. Frank Shady. Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart entertained Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Smith at Christmas dinner and supper. John Wemhoff was a guest at the Stewart home during the afternoon and delighted thd’ company with piano music. For Christmas dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Merriman entertained Matie, Floyd and Ralph Merriman of Fort Wayne and Frank, Leo, Dee and Arthur Merriman of Blue Creek township. A most enjoyable time was spent together, talking over past events and looking forward to the future. One of the happy Christmas festivals was that at the Dan Dibllck home, a Christmas tree and all the accompanying features of this happy season of the year, playing a prominent part in the day’s program. Miss Kate Henneford of this city and her brother, Harold, a student at Heidelberg college, Tiffin, Ohio, were guests over Christmas at their home at Vera Cruz. i ——— Mr. and Mrs. George Mumma entertained at Christmas dinner Sunday, the guests being Mr. William Drake and daughter, Miss Lola Drake, and Mrs. L. W. Schnepp of Van Wert. The Salem Aid will meet with Mrs. Earl Butler, Thursday, all day. A welcome la extended to all. Mrs. Louis Bultemeier royally entertained at 6 o’clock Christmas dinner, which consisted of all the dainties of the season. Guests were the families of Will Zwick, Henry Koenemann of this city, Charles Getting of St. John’s, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Nahrwold of Fort Wayne and Miss Clara Bultemeier of St. John’s. An unusually good time was spent by the J. D. Hale family, all the chilCONTINUHB ON PAGE FOUR

A STRANGE STORY Marshal Tracing Story of Hold-up at the Monroe Street Crossing. OF G. R. & I. RAILROAD In This City--Young Man Named Scherer Robbed by Masked Men. Marshal Peterson has been ineffectually tracing down the story of a bold hold-up which is said to have occurred at the Monroe street cressing of the G. R. & I. railroad In this city at about 7 o’clock Saturday evening, when a young man named Scherer, living west of the city, it is said, was held up by two men, disguised by white masks, and robbed of thirty cents. The story has been spread abroad, but nothing very definite could be learned by the officials regarding the matter, until Marshal Peterson today talked to a neighbor of the young man. The neighbor claims that Scherer told him all the details of the matter. It seems that Scherer and a young lady were riding home, and when they reached the railroad crossing the disguised men jumped forth and told Scherer to get out of the rig until they searched him. As he had just paid fifty dollars on a new rig, and had made a number of other purchases, he had but thirty cents about him at that time, and this the men took. The young lady had about six or seven dollars in her purse, but no attempt was made to rob her. That the hold-up should occur so near the business part of the city, and at such an early hour in the evening, with so little disturbance, is a matter of much wonder, and very little credence is given the affair. e — KEITH DUFF PASSES AWAY. Rev. D. A. J. Brown was called to the home of Ola Duff Monday morning to preach the funeral of his little son, Keith, who died December 24th, about 11 o’clock. Funeral services were at the Blue Creek M. E. church and burial at the cemetery near New Corydon. Keith J. leaves one brother, father, mother, grandparents on both sides of the house, besides a host of relatives and friends, who mourn his death.. ■ ■ ———— Democrat Want Ads Pay. FUN! FUN! FUN! Let No Innooent Man Escape. AT THE GREAT Mock Court Trial UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE Decatur Lodge 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 “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. COAL Cut Prices on Coal. Terms Cash. Per Ton Delivered White Ash Lump .... $4.50 now $4.25 White Ash Egg 4.50>i0w 4.25 Pomeroy Lump 4.25 now 4.00 Pomeroy Egg 4.25 now 4.00 Pomeroy Nut 4.25 now 4.00 Hocking Lump 4.25 now 4.00 Coek Stove Egg 4.25 now 4.00 Washed Egg 4.25 now 4.00 West Virginia Splint .. 4.25 now 4.00 Pocahontas Egg 5.00 now 4.50 Chestnut, hard c0a1.... 7.75 now 7.50 Stove hard coal. 7.75 now 7.5® P. I. WAGNEB, Tei«]riMM 405. 259-C6

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