Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 306, Decatur, Adams County, 29 December 1910 — Page 2

Ehe Daily Democrat* Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAh. JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier Jo '‘? Per montli by mall cents Per year, by mail $2.69 Single Copies 2 cents ‘ Advertising rates made lurown on application. " Entered M U« ixxJwfiee at l»eft*u-‘ 'Udiana, as seootid-oiass mail eaadber. Decatur merchants should awaken to the fact that a new year starts Sunday and to increase your business over last year you should begin a campaign of advertising that will get results. There is only one way. Contract for space in the Daily Democrat. It’s a sure thing and the returns will make you happy. The Washington Herald is of the opinion that there are other presidential possibilities than Woodrow Wilson and Judson Harmon, among them Governor Marshall. It says that “he Is a oroad-minded, progressive leader, of genuine ability, who has already taken rank with the great Hoosier governors of the past.” The Herald is especially impressed with his handling of the senatorship question. The first democratic legislature in Indiana since 1892 will at least inaugurate one splendid relorm and that is the reduction of the force of clerks and doorkeepers in the house and senate for the session which convenes one week from today. A committee appointed for the purpose has recommended that the doorkeepers of the house be reduced to a dozen, instead of the little army heretofore used; there will be only enough clerks to do the work, the crowd heretofore used in the engrossing room will be cut down and similar reductions of expenses will be made in the senate. They will also reduce the number of bills printed, a saving of no mean amount, and the buying of stationery in each house will be done by a man who will give his entire attention to that work. W’ithout any question the expenses of conducting the legislature will be reduced several thousand dollars. If they use the same care throughout the session that they are in getting started, they will make a record that will mean much in the future. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted during the sickness and death of our little son, Arden; also to the Hower * Hower grocery for the things given us and the Yeomen lodge for the floral offering. MR. AND MRS. FOREST LIGHT. FOR SALE. One four-year-old brood mare and several three-year-olds. Some of them in foal. WASH KERN. R. F. D. 9, Box 81, 306t3 Decatur, Ind. o LOST OR STRAYED—A black and tan dog, medium sized. Will pay reward for return. W’rite or ’phone at my expense.—as. H. Andrews. 300t3 i Chester, N. Y.

I take this method of wishing my many customers A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR ' I also wish to inform you that I will supply you with WATKINS’ REMEDIES in the future as in the past. Successfully yours C. R. DUNN, “The Watkins Man.” -- - - -- ———■—

SOCIETY DolNbS Miss Jessie Simison of Berne Guest of Honor at Evening Party. A PEDRO PARTY Given by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Elzey--Miss Brandyberry Entertains. Pleasures are like poppies spread: You seize the flower, its bloom is shed. Or like the snowfall on the river: A moment white —then melts forever. —Robert Burns. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Thursday. Presbyterian Missionary—Mrs. Nettle Schrock. Evangelical Aid — Mrs. Chester Johnson. Salem Aid—Mrs. Earl Butler. Friday. Mite Society Jubilee —M. E. church. Saturday. Needlecraft —Fanchon Magley.

Os all the days in the year, Christmas seems to be the one most appreciated, hearts are made the more glad, ties seem more true, trouble seems all to vanish, the seemingly forsaken are given a hearty welcome. But the greatest gift of all is the "home-coming” of those who have been gone for many months. But Jewels are not all found in the "homecoming." Some one in the community has made a struggle worthy of consideration and hearts go together to still buoy him or her on to the unknown future. Communities every year go together, either by surprise or gift, to make some special one happy. This act is appreciated by all, even the donor realizes the greatest blessing in it. This spirit led the author to write, “Not what we give, but what we share. For the gift without the giver is bare.” —Lowell. This spirit was manifested Sunday when a number of the members of the Camden Church at Pennville, Ind., and some of the Pleasant Dale people gathered at the home of their elder, Daniel M. Byerly, east of Curryville, while he was at the church and completely surprise “he” and "family,” after which all sat down to the table, well supplied with the fruits of the earth. But they felt the surprise more keenly when he found under his plate a purse containing over a half hundred dollars. Elder Byerly has been doing a grand and noble work for the Church of the Brethren, although at no little sacrifice. He, a little over two years ago, started to build up the Camden church, a little south of Pennville, Ind., of about five discouraged members, and today the church has a membership of fifty-nine consecrated I and influential workers, with a bright : outlook for the future. He is gone i nearly all of the time filling appoint- • ments at various places, such as Pleasi ant Dale, Camden, Portland, Landis- : ville, etc. Besides this he is a mem- , ber of a number of committees, and | the one he seems to take the most ini' terest in is the “home mission” work. | Elder Byerly, all his life, has been an , influential worker, his desire being not to gain earthly goods, but to try and lift man to a higher elevated plain, to guide, direct, and lead his sheep beyond the dangers of sin. Those present were Samuel L. Driver and famlily, Peter Fulk and family, Gust YanI ey, Misses Nora and Lizzie Norris of | Camden, Rev. David Hummer and family, John Taylor and family, J. I Miller and family and Mr. Pentecost. ' All departed, wishing Elder Byerly and

family many more such hn:>py events. Forty of the neighbors and friends of Mrs. James T. Moses gave her a ■surprise call at her home east of the city in celebration of her birthday anniversary. the event being also a farewell party, as the Moses family leaves next month for their new home north of the city. There was music and other things to pass a delightful social evening, during which also, an oyster supper was served. Among the guests from this city were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Moses and Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Frisinger. The very best wishes of all for many happy returns of the day were extended to the celebrant. A surprise that was a surprise in every sense of the word was that given last evening for Miss Lydia Miller in honor of her birthday anniversary, the affair being planned by her father, Martin Miller. The fact that her birthday was last Friday and the party several days afterward, tended to make the surprise more complete. Miss Lydia was sitting at the piano, playing, her mind wholly oblivious to other things, when about twenty of her friends burst upoa her. Music and games and singing passed a pleasant evening. Miss Lydia was presented with a handsome pedestal with the best wishes of her friends. The Menu-ate club and a number of guests, including the Misses Frances Dugan, Bessie Boyers, Helen Niblick. Leota Bailey, Marie Allison, Fanny Frisinger, Sylvia Eaton and Mrs. Arthur Ford, found Wednesday afternoon’s hours delightful ones as they busied themselves with their needlework at the home of Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer. This was one of the most delightful meetings of the season, a time when friends who have been away at school or are separated during this time by the call of other duties, wera happily reunited. Miss Frances Merryman will entertain the club at the next weekly meeting. The entertainment accorded the girls of her circle, by Miss Neva Brandyberry last evening in compliment to Miss Winifred Sowers, who will soon leave the city for Sharon, Pa., and for Miss Margaret Todd of Bluffton, was a delightful one. there being a round of music, singing, games and refreshments to delight them. Miss Winifred i Burke will entertain the girls Friday ' evening. On Saturday evening there 1 will be a rabbit supper at the home of Miss Reba Quinn, the evening closing with a watch party at the home of Naomi Dugan. The circle will also attend the party to be given this evening by Miss Margaret Mills in honor of Pearl Baumgartner.

The following program will be rendered Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Jubilee social to be given at the M. E. church by the ladies of the Mite society: Piano Solo —Miss Vera Hower. Duet —Mrs. P. B. Thomas and Mrs. Lee Walters. Pipe Organ Voluntary—Miss Frances Merryman. Solo —Mrs. J. Q. Neptune. Piano Solo —Mrs. Otto Haubold. Duet —Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer and Mrs. B. J. Rice. A delightful time is anticipated and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. The annual business session of the St. Vincent de Paul society was held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Joe Knapke, when officers as follows were elected for the coming year: President, Mrs. James K. Niblick; secretary, Mrs. A. Kohne; treasurer, Mrs. J. B. Meibers. Reports for the year were read, showing that the society is in a flourishing condition. At the close of the business period, the hostess served tempting refreshments. A party from Pleasant Mills, representing the congregation of the Baptist church there, drove to this city this morning with baskets well laden with dinner and gave their pastor, the Rev. Ehle and wife a surprise visit, a sumptuous dinner being spread at noon from the baskets. The remainder of the day was spent in a happy social way. A jolly sleighing party, comprising twelve couples from this city, drove to the home of Miss Emma Conrad at Magley last evening, where they spent the evening in a delightful way. There were games of all kinds, and the hostess served delicious refreshments. Miss Jessie Simison of Berne was the guest of honor at a delightful holiday party given Wednesday evening by Miss Lilah Lachot at her borne on West Monroe street. The pretty Christmas decorations of red and green bells and streamers, together with holly, used in a number of pretty ways, still adorned the home, making it a very attractive setting for the festive throng. A shadow profile contest was one of the amusements, the profile of each guest being drawn

on a paper from a shadow profile cast against it. These were then hung to form a picture gallery and much fun was derived from guessing “who was who.” Another interesting contest required the names of birds for answers to questions in rebus form. Piano selections by Miss Ruby Miller and vocal solos by Dewey Lachot were received with much pleasure. A tempting luncheon, in two courses, was served. The guests were members of the Entre Nous club with a number of gentlemen friends, and included besides the honored guest, the Misses Goldie Gay, Pearl Purdy. Matilda Sellemeyer, Ruby Miller, Electa Glancey, Mrs. H. 8. Lachot; Messrs. Carl Moses, Tony Hackman, Ed Kleinhenz, Fred Fullenkamp, Frank Bremerkamp, Louis Rice, Herbert Ebinger and H. S. Lachot. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elzey delightfully entertained a company of friends at perdo Wednesday evening in compliment to Mrs. Josephine Rudd of Toledo, Ohio. First honors were won by B. J. Terveer and Miss Anna Volmer, white the booby prizes were accorded Nfrs. Bremerkamp and Alph Volmer. The party included besides the guest of honor Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bremerkamp, Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Meibers, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Terveer, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hower, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murray and son, Harold; Misses Anna Volmer and Mayme Terveer and Mr. Alph Volmer. Mrs. Charles Hawkins entertained at dinner for Mrs. F. H. Merica and children of Bluffton. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. William Coppock and family, Mrs. Emma Zerkel and Mr. and Mrs. Orley Ritter and son, Leon. Miss Matilda Sellemeyer will entertain at her home south of the city at dinner tomorrow for Miss Lilah Lachot and her guest, Miss Jessie Simison, of Berne.

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, in 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 by ‘law 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 by said 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, 306t2 Supt. of Construction. o FOR SALE OR RENT Or will trade on a farm, three houses and four lots, all together, in the south part of Decatur. Close to the South Ward school house. ELIZABETH S. KERN, R. F. D. No. 9, Box 81, 366t6 Decatur, Ind. COAL Cut Prices on Coal. Terms Cash. Per Ton Delivered White Ash Lump .... $4.50 now $4-25 White Ash Egg 4.505n0w 4.25 Pomeroy Lump 4.25 now 4.00 Pomeroy Egg 4.25 Pomeroy Nut 4.25 now 4.00 Hocking Lump 4.25"n0w 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 coal ... 7.75 now 7.50 Stove hard coal 7.75 now 7.50 P. N. WAGNER, Teleftomk') 4WL 299-tfi

Breach of Promise Miss Eva Acker \ Nq 0023 r p Q R vs I Court of Laughter Jesse 0. Helm ' J. T. Merryman, judge, J. P. Haefling, clerk, A. V. Newton, pros, atty, A. P. Beatty, deft s atty. Ed Carrol, jury foreman. At Bosse’s Opera House |Next Tuesday Evening Can you imagine a better setting for a fun producing production in which you will get more laughter in two hours than you ever had in your hie. Proceeds go |to Charity—a Worthy Cause g||]' Thejboys are selling tickets at 50c eac hfl DON’T MISS THIS

Bob Hartman and Charles Robinold of Craigville and their guest, Harle Venice, of Ottawa, Ohio, visited Decatur friends. The Decatur Cemetery association has accepted the new fence erected at the Decatur cemetery by the Ward i Fence company. Judge Vesey of Fort Wayne was a business visitor here today, being in | attendance at the meeting of the] stockholders of the Decatur Motor Car company. Paul Hoffman, a young man of this city, but who for the past five years has been making his home in Michigan, going from there to Lima. Ohio, where he is employed in the Lake Erie & W’estern railroad shops as a boilermaker, is in the city looking up friends. DEMOCRAT WANT ADS’ PAY BIG.

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