Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 305, Decatur, Adams County, 28 December 1910 — Page 2

fnt. Daily democrat. Published evary 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... .Jo"? Per month by mail ....as cents Per year, by mail |2.M Single Copies 2 seats Advertising rates made known an application. ' Entered at tie poeSoiaoe at Deetses-, ndiana, as seoond-oAass mall matter Abe Martin says that Bud Tipton was in town today, exchanging a Christinas necktie. We were slipping along some this morning—and some of us slipped most too suddenly, but we are not mentioning any names. It is suggested that the early Christmas shopper take advantage of the special sales which will soon be on, that they may avoid the rush next year when the holiday shopping will no doubt be just as hazardous as it was this. Mrs. Tresselt, the Fort Wayne woman who ran down and killed a little girl, while speeding her automobile, has plead guilty to a charge of manslaughter and was given her freedom under suspended sentence. She settled the damage case by giving the father of the girl 15,300. Money is a handy thing to have sometimes. Congressman Adair will be one of the speakers at the meeting of the County club, at Muncie. His subject will be "Our Responsibilities,” and it is likely that the Hon. J. A. M. will tell the boys a few things about keeping all their campaign pledges. Mr. Adair does this, not only because he realizes that it is the only way to keep on top politically, but because he is just naturally honest, and means what he says. Other speakers at the Muncie meeting will be Governor Marshall and the Hon. John W. Kern. Bluffton is sore, real out of fix, because the name of that town was not included in the list of cities having more than 5,000 population under the 1910 census. They figure that with the addition of the King piano factory, which employs two or three hundred people they should have grown some and every "spo’t” in the town would have gone broke, betting that they would pass the five mark. But then they shouldn’t take it so hard; there are some other mighty good towns that were not in the list. Decatur merchants are aware of the merits of advertising. This is just as important a part of your expense as is your rent or any other item of the regular cost of conducting your business. The wise man often spends all he makes in one year for advertising the year following and that man always makes good and builds up a business that is a credit, to himself and to his community. The time is here for you to figure on your allowance for that expense the coming year. Make it high enough that you can make a good showing. It will be the investment of the year. SICK COLUMN. Many Decatur People Are on the Sick List These Days. C. E. Bell of the Lafontaine Handle factory is very sick, suffering with an attack of the grip. Mrs. Chriqtena Niblick Is on the sick list, suffering with a severe case of the grip. Catherine, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Herman, who has been sick for several weeks, is slowly improving. Mrs. Arthur Suttles is a victim of lagrippe, which keeps her closely confined to her home. a Mrs. B. B. Uhl and daughters, Mary Catherine and Jessie May, arrived yesterday from Mansfield, Ohio, to visit until Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Christen. They were joined today by the Rev. B. B. Uhl, who has been making a short visit with bis brother at Angola.

SOCIETY DOINGS a _____ Miss Lillian Rice Gives a Slumber Party—The Holiday Week. i ;IS A GAY WEEK i ■ Many Social Affairs Plan- . ned—Historical Club Met Tuesday Evening. Friends are like melons; shall I tell you why? To find one good, you must a hundred try. —Claude Mermet. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK, 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. Perhaps among the most enjoyable Christmas festivals of 1910 was the one enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Foughty at 206 South Eleventh street. All members of the family were present, excepting C. K. and W. H. FV>ughty, who were unable to get a leave of absence. All of the grandchildren were in attendance except three. Those in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sipe and daughters, Margaret and Weuerlean, of Gas City; Mr. and Mrs. Dell Lake and daughter, Glen, and sons, Forest and Kenneth of Monroeville; Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hoopengardner and sons, David and Orville, and daughters, Hope, Margaret and Mildred; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Moon and Howard Foughty of this city. After dinner cuts were drawn by Messrs. Charles Sipe, L. L. Hoopengardner, W. E. Moon and Dell Lake, all sons-in-law, to determine who would serve the Christmas dinner next year, the same falling to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Moon, where the family reunion will be observed next year, and all members of the family are kindly invited and expected to ba present. The day was greatly enjoyed by all in attendance at this year’s reunion. The home of Lizzie Davis, one of the well known Sunday school teachers 1 of Salem, was a happy scene Christ- ’ mas afternoon, when she entertain- ■ ed the members of her class. Five [ were absent, but there were gathered ! there twenty-two happy boys and girls from ten to thirteen years of age. Their teacher had arranged a nice - tree, beautifully decorated, and prepared a treat for each pupil, which I they received after a program, consisting of a number of songs, declamations and select readings, suitable for the occasion, was given. In return each pupil remembered the teacher 1 with a token of love. Other friends i were also in the party making a total , of thirty-five persons present. It is putting it very mildly to state that all I enjoyed it well. Miss Lola King of Glenford, Ohio, was the guest of honor at a Christmas luncheon given Sunday evening by Miss Florence Sprunger. The luncheon was nicely served in two courses, and the decorations of the table carried out the colors of red and green, with the use of holly, bells and crepe paper, the streamers being brought from the chandelier over the middle of the table, to the corners. Candelabra in red and green, lighted the table. Other guests were Harry Starr of Bluffton and Avon Burke. During the evening the company was joined by Miss Ada Murray and Ted Sowers, and music contributed further to a pleasant evening. A Christmas tree with a real live Santa Claus making his appearance, delighted the little ones at the reunion held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Magley at Monmouth Christmas Day. The party included Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Peoples, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Lewton and daughter, Eloise; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Magley, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Magley and children, S. S. Magley and family and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cline. -mil ■ The wedding of Miss Lena Paul of Fort Wayne to Rev. O. H. Restin was solemnized this afternoon at Fort Wayne. The bride has many relatives here and ie known to many others of the county. The groom is an emigrant missionary, located in New York City, where the newly married couple will make their home. Rev. and Mrs. G. H. Meyers enter-

tained the W. J. Meyers family at | dinner Monday after the Christmas reunion at the parental home. The party included besides Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hard- • ing of Fort Wayne, Rollo C. Pifcr and family of South Bend, E. J. Wilson and family of Cleveland. D. B. Erwin and family and Frank Martz and family enjoyed Christmas turkey dinner at the home of W. H. Martz and family at Pleasant Mills. 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 ladies will hold their regular business meeting and also I the annual business meeting, at which time reports will be read and officers for the next year elected. Miss Lillian Rice gave a slumber party Tuesday night in compliment to Miss Winifred Sowers, who leaves next week for her new home at Sharon, Pa. Miss Margaret Todd of Bluffton, was also a guest of honor. A visit to the moving picture shows in the evening with a number of other amusements on their return home, and a delicious breakfast served this morning by Mrs. Rice were thoroughly enjoyed by the party. Other guests were Neva Brandyberry, Florence Meyers, Naomi Dugan, Winifred Burke and Reba Quinn. Some social affair has been planned for nearly every evening this week by the girls, and the holiday promises to be a very gay one. Miss Sowers entertained Monday evening. Miss Brandyberry will entertain this evening and Margaret Mills tomorrow evening. Mrs. P. B. Thomas entertained the Historical club last evening instead of Mrs. S. D. Beavers, the ladies exchanging dates. The paper, which treated of Franklin Pierce’s administration, was prepared and read by Mrs. John Falk, and was a very excellent one. The club presented, with its very best wishes, to one of their esteemed members, Mrs. H. E. Sowers, who goes next week to Sharon, Pa., to reside, a handsome brooch, set with her birthstone—the blood-stone. At the close of the meeting the company sang that impressive song. "God be With You Till We Meet Again.” There were present, besides the regular club members, Mrs. Thomas’ guests, Mrs. Otto Haubold and daughter, Helen Estella, of Evanston, 111., and Mrs. Carolyn Thomas and son, E. R. Thomas, of Glencarn, Ohio. PLANS ARE FOILED Japanese Have Been Planting Mines in the Manila Naval Harbor. SPY WAS CAPTURED Terre Haute Man Blows Brains Out Because He Couldn’t Find a Job. (Unite* Pres* Service.) Manila, P. 1., Dec. 28 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Particulars of what is regarded as a plot on the part of the Japanese to plant mines in the Manila harbor, leaked out here today. It is believed the mines were to be placed in the naval anchorage ready to have the batteries attached in case of war. The explosives found in Japanese quarters were the kind used with great success by the Japanese officers ourlng the Russo-Japanese war. It is also reported that an unlicensed Japanese ship, manned by three men, has been noticed several dark nights by the sentries. It is believed they were making soundings. That a Japanese spy was arrested yesterday on Corrigdor Island while engaged in drawing plans of the forti-fi'-ations, was admitted here today at headquarters. He had almost completed his work. El Paso, Texas, Dec. 28 —(Special to Dally Democrat) —Eight men were killed here today in a gas explosion that wrecked the plant of the American Smelting Company. Terre Haute, Ind., Dec. 28 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Despondent over his failure to obtain work and his inability to provide a Christmas treat for his three children, William Hotz laid down on a billiard table in the Terre Haute House here and shot himself through the heart Before killing himself he took his jackknife and ruined seven tables in retaliation for his having been discharged from the hotel a month ago.

TWO MORE VICTIMS i Monoplane Capsized and Noted French Aviators Fall to Death. Ic MRS. CLARK D EAD IAs a Result of Hardships Endured in English Pris3 on—Negro Escapes. 1 (Unite* Press Service.) j Paris, France. Dec. 28— (Special to Daily Democrat)—The worst aeroplane accident in the history of French aviation occurred at Issy to--1 day, when Martus LeFon and Alois ' Paulus, chief of the aviation school, were killed In a 200-foot fall of their monoplane. LeFon’s wife witnessed ‘ the accident and is in a serious con- ' dition from the shock. LeFon was pi- ! loting the machine and was carrying Paulus the owner, while contesting for the 120.000 prize in the Paris to Belgium and return contest. The machine ' capsized and turned over twice. Both men died shortly afterward in a hospital. London, Eng., Dec. 28.—(Special to ' the Daily Democrat)—As a result of the hardships endured while in prison for participation in parlimentary affairs, Mrs. Clark, sister of Mrs. Emellne Canthurst, died today following her release from prison. An investigation will be made. Clarksburg, W. Va., Dec. 28 —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —William Furdy, the negro alleged to have assaulted and attemptedWo murder Miss Anglin, a white girl, escaped the mob which attempted to lynch him here early today. He was locked in the raili way station. Later he was taken to the state’s prison at Moundsville under a heavy guard. WILL GO TO CELINA, OHIO. Adams County Commissioners to Meet With Mercer County Board. The Adams county board of commissioners will go to Celina, Ohio, Friday to confer with the board of Mercer county, Ohio, on matters relating to the Barger ditch, which extends into both counties. Democrat Want Ads Pay. FUN! FUN! FUN! Let No Innocent Man Escape. AT THE GREAT Mock Coart Trial UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE Decatur Lodge] No. 993 B. P. 0. E. IN BOSSE’S OPERA HOUSE Tuesday Eve.,Nan. 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 7:80. COURT CALLED at 8 Tickets on sale at Holthouee Drug Company, and by members. COAL Cut Prices on Coal. Terms Cash. Per Ton Delivered White Ash Lump .... |4.50 sow $4.25 White Ash Egg 4.soffcow 4.25 Pomeroy Lump 4.25 new 4.00 Pomeroy Egg 4.25 now 4.00 I Pomeroy Nut 4.25 now 4.00 Hocking Lump 4.252n0w 4.00 Cook Store 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 7.50 i r 1 P. M. WASNER, Telsptesfso 455. 299-t6

I -SQUIRE AULT HOLDS COURT. ’Squire Ault of Jefferson township held court yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, when the case of Ira Lust vs. Mary Foster, came up. 'lue controversy arose over a claim for labor. Mary Foster claiming that It should huve been against Mr. Foster. A com promise was agreed upon. Jett Adams of Wabash, Ohio, was the prosecutor’s attorney. wII Sill. ImS—M—gf——— — THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Will Elect Officers This Evening For the New Year. The regular mid-week prayer service will be held this evening at 7 o'clock at the Christian church after which the election of officers for the ensuing year will take place. A large attendance is desired. Wonderful Invention ONE PINT OF MILK MERGED INTO ONE POUND OF BUTTER Never before in the history of the world has.a household article been discovered that will be so much benefit to Families that have to work for their living. Just stop and think a little machine has just been invented that will merge one pint of milk into one pound of butter in two minutes. This wonderful discovery must surely be a godsend to those who have to pay such high prices for food. A pint of milk weighs a pound and costs on an average 4 cents. This wonderful invention merges it inU one pound of butter in two minutes, producing a product you cannot tell from the best creamery butter, gets just as hard, tastes sweeter and is used for the same purposes, and only costs 4 cents a pound. No chemicals or drugs are used, it is absolutely pure food. This almost takes your breath away, but it is the truth, just the same. This machine is being manufactured in Indianapolis, Ind., and you must write to the Company there and get their circulars. They will sell you one on trial. The price is $3 and they want some one to be agent for the sale of it in every town. Now write to the Family Butter Merger Co., Indianapolis, Ind., and they will send you their circulars and pictures of the machine and tell you all about it Don’t fail to do this. Send you! name and address to them on a postal card. They will send you the illustrated circulars free. If you are looking for some kind of business, write to this Company at once. They pay Agents $ 18.00 a week to start with or one hundred per cent commission, and will give any honest person credit ' Every family will buy one of these machines, * for it is the greatest money saver on Earth. FAMILY BUTTER MERGER CO., Court and Ogden St. Indianapolis, Ind

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