Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 307, Decatur, Adams County, 30 December 1910 — Page 2

r jfHE Daily Democrat. Published Evary Evening, Except Sunday, by DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW & ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subecription Rate* Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier .Jo" 0 Per month by mall ....JS cents Per year, by mail ....$2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. I Entered at the postoffice at Decatu', 'ndiana, as seeond-class mail matter? MARSHALL FOR PRESIDENT After referring to the strong points of Judson Harmon and Woodrow Wilson, the Washington Herald says: | "A third democrat, not so well known as either Harmon or Wilson, but who 1 has quietly made an Impression be- 1 yond the borders of his state, is Governor Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana. He is a broad-minded, progressive leader, ot genuine ability, who has already taken rank with the great Hoosier governors of the past. He forced his party to nominate a candidate for senator, and let the people of the state know what a democratic victory at the polls would mean. “Thus the choice of John W. Kern, a clean and capable man, as the successor of Senator Beveridge, Is now assured. Marshall stands for popular government. He has not yet been wholly converted to the iniative and referendum and the recall, but otherwise he is ardent champion of rule by the people. He is not a dreamer, nor a political fanatic, but a level-headed man of facts, in whom the modicum of common sense is always conspicuously in evidence. Marshall’s handling of the senatorship situation, like that of Woodrow Wilson, was in striking contrast with Judson Harmon’s seeming evasion of duty in similar premises.” The Herald then suggests that in the presidential speculation, necessarily tentative at this time, a combination of New Jersey and Indiana in

Our Fifth Annual Winter Clearance Sale Begins MONDAY, JAN. 2nd. and continues the balance of the month. A Money Saving Event like this should bring you here in a hurry. Hundreds of men and young men who have attended our previous sales have profited by our precedented offerings. This sale will eclipse all previous ones/WDon’t hesitate -come at once and see for yourself the great values we are offering. fflThis is your opportunity to save from 25 to 50 Prct. on clothing. Our entire stock of men’s, young men’s and boy’s Suits and Overcoats are on sale. Note the prices quotedlbelow. . 11MDFRWFAR ....... Big values in Boy’s and Childrens Suits and Overcoats at Now You Can Purchase—- • i ■ i o 33 1-3 pr. ct. Reduction. at $9.75 Suits and Overcoats worth $12.50, $13.50 and $15.00 SpCCifll CICdR Up PIiCCS 2Q pp RcdUCtlOR at o Ui ? an j ? vercoa ‘ swo ri an jHorn $3.00 Union Suits now $2*39 Onall men ’ sandb °y’ 3Seal > and cioth at $15.00 Suits and Overcoats worth $20., $21.00 and $22.50 $9 00 TTninn Ctnits now Cl JQ oxat $5.75 Suitsand Overcoats worth $7.00, $9.00 and SIO.OO SZ.UU Union SUIIS nOW 3»] .4U Bargain A , ... , , c . 4 -- $1.50 Union Suits now 51.19 I lot of 60 Boy’s knickerbocker Suits worth $2.75, $3.50 1200 Men s and Young Men s Suits at $3./5 SI.OO Union Suits now SO-79 and $ 4 - 00 s P ecial this atsi.6s A remarkable Bargain if you need a second suit or a school 50 ct. Boy’s Union Suits now 42 C HatS suit for the Boy. The coats are a little short of the present qq ka Opp vyool fifarmeiltS HOW SIR All the latest styles, shapes and snades'fof Men’s and I style and cut slightly round. A-. << i x 2? J "TZ Boy’s Hats Reduced 20 pr. ct. Ws 30 to 36 $1.50 2pc wool garments now $1.12 T Ynnr Choice Os This Lot at $3 75 sL °° 2pC W °° n ° W $0 79 You n “ d “ “ H - s chance, antire I our tnoice ul I Rli LUI <n yo.lo 50c H eany Cotton fleeced and ribbed garments 39c stock of trousers have been reduced 25 pr. ct. (J • Every article in our stock has been reduced with the exception of Collars and Overalls. You know O - our past sales that the values offered were strictly as represented and in this sale, there will be ‘ M \\ f ion to our rule of guaranteeing every article irrespective to price. and see yourself Sale means. <JThe merchandise sold during this sale will be sold strictly for cash. We I \ < WB ewe think these prices are deserving of it. VTHE MYERS-DAILFY CO ond Floor, 70« Calhoun *t> X X JL—i X▼ X X 1 ■ -/X XnX X X X-siA XmX 4 TNT ITT ANT A Hom. Phon., BM. SBl UN Ul AIN A Fort Wayne, Ind MR « • ' g ' bfc Will — I ■ !

1912, with Wilson and Marshall as the standard bearers, com|mends Itself strongly to the thinking deliberative democrats. The annual appropriations for the expenses of conducting your business the coming year should be the most important matter with you this week and foremost among these should be the amount you will spend for advertising. Don't squeeze those dollars too tight or the number you will have to put away a year from now may be I fewer. Advertise this year. Do it right. And you will win. ■ j Beginning with next Monday the ' stores of Decatur will be closed durI ing the evenings after 6 o'clock, excepting Saturday night. This custom has been in vogue here for many years and is one that has proven very satisfactory to every one concerned. The stores do practically the same amount of business and this gives them an ! opportunity during the quiet season to enjoy the family circle. MERCHANTS TO CLOSE. We, the undersigned, merchants of the city of Decatur, do agree to close our respective places ot business at 6 p. m.. from January 2, 1911, to April 1, 1911, except Saturday night: Niblick & Co. Vance, Hite & Macklin. Yager’ Bros. & Reinking. Meyer & Scherer. Kate Burdg. Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson. True & Runyon. Schafer Hardware Co. Peoples & Gerke. C. E. Baughman. Charlie Voglewede. M. Fullenkamp. U. Deininger. The Myers-Dailey Co. Schaub, Gottemoller & Co, M. Burns & Son. Holthouse, Schulte & Co. Winnes Shoe Store. Henry Knapp. Gay, Zwlck &> Meyers. Atz st Steele. Laman & Lee. The Kuebler Co. o LOST OR STRAYED—A black and tan dog, medium sized. Will pay reward for return. Write or ’phone at my expense.—as. H. Andrews. 300t3

; SOCIETY DOINGS > ____ Holiday Party Entertained , by Miss Margaret Mills For Miss Baumgartner. L THE YOUNG MATRONS ) Will be Entertained bv Mrs. J. S. Peterson Monday Afternoon. > —— .1 Man's life’s a book of history ’ | The leaves thereof are days, i The letters, mercies closely joined, i The title is God’s praise. —Mason. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Friday. i Mite Society Jubilee—M. E. church, i Saturday. Needlecraft —Fanchon Magley. The attendance at the Presbyterian Woman's Missionary meeting at the ’’home of Mrs. Nettie Schrock Thurs- , day afternoon was not so large on aci count of the storm, but the meeting , was none the less interesting and enjoyable. Mrs. H. E. Sowers had a most excellent paper in the form of a story, in the mission line, showing the mothers’ duties and influence in mission work. The society also discussed local mission work which they will carry out. After the study, Mrs. Schrock served light refreshments. The Evangelical Ladies’ Aid held a very important business meeting at the home of Mrs. Chester Johnson Thursday afternoon. Among the mat ters of annual consideration was the election of the following officers: President, Mrs. Fred Linn; vice president, Mrs. J. A. Smith; secretary, Mrs. Schnitz; treasurer, Mrs. Spangler. A social followed the business period, and delicious refreshments w r ere served by the hostess. Miss Elfreda Reese of Fort Wayne will be a guest of the Rev. and Mrs. Wehmeyer over New Years. I Owing to the inclemency of the t weather, the Salem Aid society did 1 not hold its meeting Thursday at the

homo of Mrs. Earl Butler as announced, but the meeting was postponed. A very merry holiday party was given Thursday evening by Miss Margaret Mills at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mills, on Mercer avenue, in compliment to Miss Pearl Baumgartner of Linn Grove, thirty-six young people responding to invitations for the event. Christinas decorations in red and green, with bells and holly, still adorned the home and made a very pretty scene. The Christmas tree with its red and green tapers, which were lighted during the evening, and a large naturallooking Santa Claus pictured on the wall, laughing a cheery greeting to all, added to the beauty of the festive scene. There was an author contest—questions to be answered with the names of authors —a bean carrying contest, and other amusements provided a jolly good time. A reading by Miss Ethel Smith was very favorably received, and music also contributed to the pleasure of the evening. Delicious and tempting refreshments were served. Out-of-town guests were Arthur Merrick of Frankfort, Miss Margaret Todd of Bluffton and Miss Beatrice Rowe of Portland. Mrs. James Archbold and daughter, Jennie, of east of the city, entertained at a sumptuous dinner in a thoroughly delightful way, guests being Mrs. Tom Kern and children, Marcella, Hilda, Bernice and Herbert; Mrs. George Winters, Mrs. Phil Summers, Mrs. Henry Meyers, Mrs. Jesse Schwartz and son, Harold. Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Meibers gave a 6 o'clock dinner party Thursday evening in compliment to Mrs. Josephine Rodd of Toledo, Ohio. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bremerkamp, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Knapke, Mrs. Anna Volmer, Mr. and Mrs. CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR o 111 — 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.

J Breach of Promise [ U Miss Eva Acker | Nq Bpo E ■ I vs r Court of Laughter I | Jesse 0. Helm ’ | — IJ. T. Merryman, judge, J. P. Haefling, clerk, ■ A. V. Newton, pros, atty, A. P. Beatty, deft s atty, j I Ed Carrol, jury foreman. I - H At Bosse’s Opera House Next Tuesday Evening f d Can you imagine a better setting tor a fun pro- i Sducing production in which you will get more laugh- I I ter in two hours than you ever had in your lite. i j Proceeds go to Charity-a Worthy Cause H i The boys are selling tickets at 50c each. || I DON'T OMISS THIS g

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. S*:tion 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 su-

perintendent and each bid shall be o accompanied with a good and suffio cient 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 c contract if the same be awarded to him, such bond to be approved by g 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, 3

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, 306t6 Decatur, Ind.