Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 5, Decatur, Adams County, 6 January 1911 — Page 2

IHL Daily Democrat* “ 1_ n O Published Evary Evening, Except Sunday, by E OtCATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY L&W a ELL INGHAM X)HN H. HELLER i \f ■ mu < Subscription Rates I 1 < Per Week, by carrier 10 cents j, Per year, by carrier .Jo. I'o Per month by mall cents Per year, by mail 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatu", . idiana, as second-class mail matter.; The merchant who thinks he can get along without advertising at this time of the year is badly and sadly mistaken. He needs it now worse than in season. This is the time of year when the live merchant turns his stock over, converts it into cash and gets ready for a new and bright spring stock. The public watches while taking advantage of the bargains you oSer. If you want to sell your goods, try advertising in the Daily Democrat. Albert J. Veneman of Evansville, who was chosen as speaker of the house of representatives, is a man of many good qualities. He won his place easily over a field of good men and was backed by many of the high class men of southern and central Indiana. His victory is the greatest because he has never served in the legislative halls and had no side-partners on whom to rely for assistance. He has served as city attorney of Evansville and looks like a man able to hold down the very responsible position to which his colleagues in the house have elected him. The organization of the house throughout and the senate, as well, shows that the democrats intend to keep their promises. They have selected men especially well qualified and will undoubtedly make a record that can be pointed to with pride. We congratulate the democratic party on the excellent beginning that has been made in the choice of speaker. The lower house of the legislature, as it will be organized, will, in our opinion, honestly represent the people. Mr. Veneman has no connections that will in any way embarass him. He is free of boss control, free of control by the interests. We do not believe that he will be a party to any scheme to betray the people. There is another thing from which the democratic party and the people may derive much encouragement, and that is the excellent character of the men who were seriously considered for the speaker-: ship. This means that there will be a sound and honest leadership in the house, a leadership that will be re-'

$1.65 One lot of Boy’s Knickerbocker Suits worth $2.75, $3.00 and $4.00 SPECIAL THIS SALE - - - $1.65 - - - Mother’s a good Clothing opportunity like this should be taken advantage of: YOU can’t afford to let this sale go by without snapping up some of the splendid bargains we’re offering in our CHILDREN’S DEPT. All Boy’s Suits and O’coats at 33X Reduction The Myers-Dailey Go. Clothiers & Furnishers.

iponsive to an enlightened public opinion.—lndianapolis News. L— "III'I 11 . 1 I. J EXECUTRIX SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned, the executrix of the last will and testament of Anson VanCamp, deceased, will offor tor sale at public sale at the late foundry and machine shop of the decedent, known as the Van Camp Foundry and Machine Works, on North Eighth street, in the City of Decatur, Adams County, Indiana, on Monday, January 16, 1911, at 1:30 p. m„ the personal property of said estate, consisting of one book case, 1 lot of books, 1 lot of glue, 1 lot of asbestos pipe covers, 2 elevator gears, a lot of tools, nipples, couplings, steam and gas engine supplies, and fittings, iron, steel and brass Junk and various other articles. Terms —Cash in hand on day of sale. LAURA A. VAN CAMP, Executrix. Heller, Sutton & Heller, Attorneys. 3t6 OBITUARY. Gordon Sherman, infant child of Wilber H. and Edith C. Alexander, was born January 7, 1909, and departed this life December 29, 1910. aged 11 montns anu zz days. Just as the flower of infancy began to unfold its growing beauty and when the promise of the future, with all its glorious possibilities seemed sure, the frost of death blighted the flower and it is gone. The child had come to the stage of life when the infancy had merged into the filial, but Providence has removed it the embrace of its loving parents, and a glory and gladness has gone out of the home reminding us that life is: “Like poppies spread, we seize the flower, the bloom is sbed, or like the snow fall in the river, a moment white, then melts forever." The babe leaves to mourn its early departure a father and mother, one brother, Orlan and four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cowan of Garrett, Ind., and Mr. and Mrs. George Alexander of Van Wert count, Willshire township, Ohio, and many other near relatives. The funeral was held in the M. E. church, Sunday morning, I January Ist, conducted by the Rev. E. R. Roop of Willshire, Ohio. Burial in Mt. Tabor cemetery. o . NOTICE TO CREDITORS. State of Indiana, Adams County. In the Adams Circuit Court, November Term, 1910. First National Bank of Fort Wayne vs. The Cardwell Mill and Lumber Co. et al. To the creditors of the Cardwell Mill and Lumber Co. Notice .s ueretry 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 sth day of January, 1911. F. M. SCHIRMEYER, Receiver. Vesey & Vesey, A. P. Beatty, Attorneys for Receiver. 5t30. DEMOCRAT WANT ADS' PAY BIG

SOCIETY DOINGS I Woman’s Home Missionary Society Entertained by Mrs. Powell. I ' THE NEW OFFICERS » Elected by Helping Hand , Society—Miss Agnes Gillig Hostess. To obtain perfection it is not necessary to do singular things, but to do common things sins gularly well. —Frances de Sales. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Friday. Christian Aid —Mrs. C. C. Enos. There was a large attendance at the regular monthly meeting of the Christian Women’s Board of Missions at the home of Mrs. J. M. Dawson • Thursday afternoon and a correspond- - ingly interesting meeting. The sub- [ jects discussed were pertaining to , the evangelization of the states and a very instructive program was car--1 Tied out. The society has decided to do away with the serving of refresh- ‘ j ments at every session, and instead, i to have a missionary tea every quar- ', ter, making a special effort tor the entertainment and attendance at 1 these special teas. k Mrs. Phil Summers of Eleventh 1 street hospitably entertained a com- ' j pany of ladies Thursday. The ladies - i were guests all day and a general so- ! cial time, with good music, and with a sumptuous dinner at noon, will be ■ long remembered by all. The party included Miss Maggie Hower, Mis.: * w Alex Hower, Mrs. Ed Ashbaucher and daughter, Margaret; Mrs. Jesse ■ Schwartz and daughter, Lola; Mrs. Sam Wyatt and son, Vernon; Mrs. Lue Winters and daughter, Mary: Mrs. Stella Kern, Miss Jennie Arch-■ bold, Mrs. James Archbold and Mrs. I ' Henry Meyers. Miss Ethel Smith entertained a ' company of friends at supper Thursday evening at the home of her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Beik, on Third street, in compliment to Miss Vera Hower. The party included besides the guest of honor, the Misses Margaret Mills. Ruth Parrish. Edith Butler and Ruth Gay. Miss Hower, who ■ is a student in the conservatory of music at Muncie, returned there this ' morning after a holiday vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 1 ■ The Helping Hand society of the ' German Reformed church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Spuller ■ and the annual election of officers i ■ was held with the following result: President, Mrs. Otto Reppert; vice I president, Mrs. Fred Reppert; secretary, Mrs. John Spuhler; treasurer. ' | Lucy Fruchte. The session was a very I interesting one, and the attendance . quite good. A very enjoyable scoial ■ ' hour followed the business period. ’ The ladies are meeting today at the ■ Sunday school room for the making of comforts for their sale. i The Ladies’ Aid society of the Evangelical Lutheran Zion's church held lan all-day session at the parochial j school house today, where they busied | themselves with quilting. At noon Mrs. Hobrock served a very appetizing dinner. The members of the Needlecrait club enjoyed an unusually pleasant evening with Miss Agnes Gillig at her hame on First street Thursday evening. On arriving, a slip of paper on which was written the name of an animal, was pinned on the back of each one, each member being in ignorance of the kind of animal she represented. The party then in mingling, endeavored to find out. from questioning, or by the action of the others, the name of the animal she bore upon the slip. This mingling created a jolly air of gpod fellowship at once, and opened the way to still more pleasures, and very little sewing was done by followers of the Needlecraft. Another pleasant contest was a visit to the menagerie. Little box cages, very realistic in makeup, were set on the tables in true menagerie style, and in these cages were representative animals, suggestI ed by various objects. For instance a kid glove in a cage represented a kid; a ten-ceut pin, marked $lB5. sug gested “deer,” and so on. Each guest was given a little booklet bearing a hand-painted animal, and the answers guessed were written in these and kept as souvenirs. A marshmallow toast over the live cheerful fire in the open grate, with ligh| from tapers shedding a cheerful glow over the scene was much enjoyed, and later

came dainty refreshments consisting of Ice cream, cake and pineapple cider. Miss Ruby Parrish was a guest ; besides the members of the club. Miss ' Clara Bultemeier will entertain the club next week. A very enjoyable social was held Thursday evening by the Queen Esther Circle at the J. T. Vail home, when Miss Huldah Loser entertained. A very good program was rendered afollows: Piano duet, Neva Brandyberry and Lillian Rice; reading, Rowena Shoaf; piano solo, Jean Lutz; talks on mission work, Pansy Bell, Mrs. Dan Sprang and Miss Dessie Mann. The circle held Its annual election of officers, the new list including President, Hulda Loser; vice presi dent, Pansy Ball; secretary, Bessie Jeffries; assistant secretary, Nellie Nichols; treasurer, Ruth Gay; mite box secretary, Dessie Mann; assistant mite box secretary, Agnes Eady. The next meeting will be with Miss Pansy Bell. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess during the social period. There were many guests besides the regular members of the circle. A large attendance characterized the meeting of the Womans Home Missionary society at the home of Mrs. Rev. Sherman Powell Thursday afternoon, that lady being assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Dal Hower. The meeting opened with the singing of the new Battle Hymn, composed especially for the national convention held recently at Buffalo. After the devotionals. the regular program was given, Mrs. P. G. Hooper being in charge of this. The study of the newbook. “Advance in the Antilles,” was begun at this meeting, sub-topics being discused by Mrs. Daniels, Mrs. Eley and Mrs. Parrish. A good musical program was rendered in coni nection, a piano duet being given by the Misses Nellie Nichols and Vera ' Hower,a piano solo by Miss Effie Rex. and a vocal duet by Mrs. Dr. P. B. , Thomas and Mrs. Lee Walters. Among the thirty-five in attendance were four new members received at this time. Among the business matters was the planning for a tub sale to be held in April. —«< IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. i Members of the various churches who have, or will, volunteer to assist in taking a religious census of this city, will please not forget the meeting for instruction to visitors at the Christian church. Sunday, at 2 p. m. Rev. Charles Eble will outline the work, after which assignments will be made. All printed matter needed to make the work both pleasant and profitable is now ready and in the hands of the committee. They will be properly distributed among the workers on Sunday afternoon so they can go direct from their homes to their work on Tuesday. The information cards are easily understood, and the work should now be carried forward without difficulty. , In addition to the name and address only four questions need be asked. In many cases it will not be necessary to ask more than two or three. Those questions are: 1. What is your church preference? 2. To what church do you belong? I 3. What Sunday school are you a member of? 4. If under sixteen years, what is your age? | It is respectfully requested that if 1 possible some member of every family in the city be at home and ready to answer these questions for each member of the family and for roomers, when the visitors call next Tuesday afternoon between the hours of 1 and 4 o’clock. All returns should be made at the union prayer meeting to be held in the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening at 7 p. m. GAVE OYSTER SUPPER. The Loyal Men’s class of the Christian church, taught by the pastor, the Rev. J. M. Dawson, held the first one of their regular monthly social and business sessions Thursday evening at the home of G. C. Steele. The evening was a very delightful one and gave promise of exceedingly fruitful and profitable times to come. Each member was asked to bring a friend as a guest, which they did. During the evening a delicious oyster supper was in order. Music, piano and violin, was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. G. C .Steele. The class will henceforth meet monthly. o FIRE AT GAS CITY. (United Press Service.) Marioa, Ind., Jan. 6—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A fire which destroyed the central plant of the Gas City electric light system at an early hour this morning has left the city without light and water. The blaze started in a barrel of waste and had gained such headway before- the firemen arrived that a loss of $40,000 was entailed. Owing to the low water pressure the firemen could do nothing but watch the building burn.

I" BEGINNING TODAY 1 I __ I Our Great Annual Clearance Sale | Coats, Suits,' Skirts, Furs and silk waists I | The values'are greater than on previous clearance g | sales, and the quauity of merchandise to be,’sold is I | much larger and will be sold regardless oflprice. Now | I is the time to buy. Good merchandise, Best Quality | Correct styles and remarkable low prices. S g | f Boston Store j £ Our Slogan—No Trouble to Show Goods.

FINE APPOINTMENT Miss Amelia Tonnelier Appointed One of Legislature Stenographers. WILL BEGIN MONDAY For Sixty-one Days’ Session —ls Stenographer For Beatty Office. Attorney A. P. Beatty this morning received a letter bringing with it the, notice of appointment of Miss Amelia | Tonnellier as one of the stenograph- i ers for the state legislature during its sixty-one days’ sesion in Indianap-I olis. The appointment comes through the influence of Jacob Butcher, representative from Adams county, and is a fine recognition of the merit of Miss Tonnellier, who is one of the most efficient stenographers of the city—or state for that matter. The position carries with it a very fine salary. Miss Tonnellier will begin duty next Monday and she will return shortly after the close of the session, as her services will probably be required there for a week or so after the close to finish up the great amount of work that will necessarily extend over. Miss Tonnellier has served for some time as stenographer for the A. P. Beatty law office and is one oi the most efficient in this line. FOR SALE —2 three-year-old, 1 four-year-old, and 1 six-year-old horses, at Martin Beery’s farm, south of Pleasant Mills. 5t6 Mr. Krimmel, the piano tuner, is here for a few days. Parties wishing their piano tuned will please leave word at their earliest convenience at the Murray hotel. Phone 57. 3t2* STOLEN —A Scotch Collie was taken by a party Monday night from the home of Charles Dunn on First street and was seen from the home, and the guilty one had better return same at once or prosecution will follow. 2t3

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