Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 34, Decatur, Adams County, 9 February 1911 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday By DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER {'■■ ■ n ' i ■ Jll 1 -'■-I'.'." ■" 1 ■' .. Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Sintered at the postofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. The spirit is ripe in Decatur for a march forward. There seems to be a general feeling of pull together and it's a golden opportunity to make Decatur the best town on the ap. Let’s make it a market town, a city where every one will want to trade. "L . -M. And now the dope is that Adams county is to become a part of the Twelfth district to be composed of Allen, Whitley, Kosciusko, Noble, DeKalb, Lagrange and Steubetf. Cy Cline is a good fellow, but the parting with Adair would be hard for most of the people of old Adams county. The present legislature is doing some good things and the citizens of Indiana should be broad enough to see them. For instance, they have reduced the appropriations two million dollars, they have absolutely refused to permit any increase In salaries, they will retain the public accounting law and they are doing everything possible so serve the people economically and wisely. The Rev Harry M. Hitchcock, who is pastor of a church in Trenton, NewJersey, has started a crusade against the word, ‘'Hello, ’ as used in telephone service. He figures out that it is a Men Who Think Os NEXT WINTER Buy Clothing Now We’re now in the midst of the winter season, it might be wise to worry along with that winterlSuit or Overcoat But that you’ll need winter clothing again next winter is as certain as taxes, and why not take advantage of the extraordinary values here now. You can save $3., $5. and $7. on a suit by buying now. mom? The MyersDailey Co.

bad word and is the means of indue- , Ing thousands to swear daily. He as- . serts that the “o" might as well be eliminated aa many people put the emphasis on "heli" and the “o" gets left entirely. The Rev. Harry Is too finical. No other word would come E near filling the bill, and as for dropping the “o,” that would never do. Oftentimes when things are not work--1 ing right at central ’or the other end, ' the only relief the fellow has who Is , trying to talk is to put the letter “o” i at the other end of the word and utter • it in a strange voice, indicating in--1 tense disgust. No better word could be selected, and it comes right in whether the ‘‘o’’ is used at the beginning or the end of the word. —Colum- . bla City Post. , The republican representatives, who are almost solidly opposing the public accounting law, no doubt think they are playing very “smooth” politics, stupid as their conduct seems to intelligent men. Here is a wise and effective piece of legislation, adopted two years ago by a divided legislature. It is thus wholly non-partisan. Business men all over the state favored it, as they favor it today. And yet the republicans are fighting it desperately, although they must know that the result of the repeal of the law, or indeed of any weakening of it, will be to restore the old and disgraceful conditions which the law has ended. Os course they would tell the people that the repeal was brought about by a democratic legislature. ' But as the people are not fools, they would not be so easily deceived. People will assume that the men that voted for the repeal of the law voted their real sentiments, and they will deal with them and their party on that basis. People are already drawing a contrast between the action of these Indiana republicans and the democrats at Washington who are wisely and patriotically supporting President Taft in his reciprocity fight. Our republican friends need not deceive themselves, and they cannot deceive the people. But they can prove, if they insist on doing so, that they are less fit to be trusted with the administration of public affairs than are the democrats. What the people these days are demanding is faithful and honest service from men of all parties. And they will find away to get it. If the republicans do not promptly reverse their policy they will suffer severely.—lndianapolis News. PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at his residence on Tuesday, February 21, 1911, four and three quarter miles east of Monroe and one and one-half miles west of Salem, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m. the following property, to-wit: Two colts coming 3 years old, extra good and well broken, weight 2900; a span of mules coming 6 years old, w-ell broken. Cattle. One cow coming 6 years old, extra good, is fresh; four heifers coming 3 years old, two gilds, will farrow in the spring. Implements. One Ohio hay loader, pair bobs, Deering hay tedder, 2 mowers, hay rake, 2 harrows, 2 breaking plows, cultivator, disc, endgate seeder, stalk cutter, 2 corn planters, two-horse wagon, buggy, good rubber tire carriage, 2 sets single driving harness, set Brittson harness, 3 scoop boards, set hay ladders, hog rack, set log bunks, hay in mow, corn in crib, 10 doz. chickens, organ, bed- ’ room suit: also many articles too numerous to mention. Terms —All sums of $5.00 and under, cash in hand; over $5.00 a credit of nine months will be given, the pur- ' chaser giving bankable note therefor with approved freehold security to the I satisfaction of the undersigned. No property removed until settled for 4 * per cent off for cash on sums over T $5.00. JOHN TOWNSEND. J. N. Burkhead, Auct. Ferd Litterer, Clerk SAVED AN IOWA MAN’S LIFE. The very grave seemed to yawn before Robert Madsen, of West Burlington, lowa, when, after seven weks in the hospital, four of the best physicians gave him up. Then was shown the marvelous curative power of months of frightful suffering from Ever trouble and yellow jaundice, getting 'no help from other remedies or doctors, five bottels of this matchless medicine completely cured him. It’s positively guaranteed for Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles and ne;er disappoints. Only 50 cents at all druggists. Democrat Want Ads Pay.

SOCIETY DOINGS Girls Enjoy Coasting Party and Picnic at Sim Fordyce Home. A CLASS PARTY Miss Bernice Dailey Entertains—Mrs. John Barnett a Hostess. Don’t worry over what people are thinking about you Already you have been sized up by the intelligent ones, and the others don’t think at all. —John A. Howland. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Thursday. Queen Esthers—Pansy Beil. Presbyterian Aid —Mrs. F. M. Schirmeyer. O. W. C.—Vena Parent United Brethren Aid—Mrs. Lamborn. Baptist Aid—Mrs. John Everett. Salem Aid —Mrs Troby Cramer. Orient —Mrs Wld Dorwin. Euterpean—Bess Schrock. Needlecraft —Etta Mallonee. Friday. Black Rag—Marie Patterson. Evangelical Aid —Mrs. E. B. Kern. Class Pie Social —Dessie Beery. M. E. Mite Box Opening—Mrs. W. J. Myers. Medical Association —Dr P. B. Thomas. Little Quilters —Martha Hevkman. Saturday. Thimble Club —Bess Schrock. The members of the Loyal Women's Sunday school class of the Christian church hem their regular monthly meeting with Mrs. John Barnett. As this is so near Valentine Day, Mrs. Barnett had the house specially decorated with red and green crepe paper streamers and carried the special proceedings further by inviting the ladies to partake of a chicken dinner with other delicious accompaniments. Place cards were dainty little green hearts tied with red ribbons and on the one side was an appropriate little Valentine motto, while on the other was the name of the class and the date. A feature of the evening was the duet by Mrs Mangold and Mrs. Hoffman. The party included Mrs. Hanscher, Mrs. Will Ramey and daughter, Mrs. Joe Cloud and daughter, Mrs. Herbert Pennington, Mrs. C. C. Enos. Mrs. C. J. Weaver, Mrs. George Steele, Mrs. Jacob Eady and daughter, Vera; Mrs. E. H. Shoemaker, Mrs. A. M. Anker, Mrs. G. T. Burk, Mrs. Noah Mangold, Mrs. J. M. Dawson, Mrs. W. C. McKinney, Mrs. Elmer Smith, Mrs. Adolph Hoffman, Mrs. Harry Helm, the Misses Eula McKinney, Gretel Shoemaker and Glennis Mangold. The girls of the Chanticler Set went out on the 4 o’clock car Wednesday to the Sim Fordyce home, near Monmouth, where they had a merry coasting party and snow picnic They took their suppers and sleds with them, and on arriving at the Fordyce home, their merry laughter and shouts of good cheer rang on the clear, crisp air of evening as they coasted on the long hills near that home until the supper hour, when they repaired to the house, where a warm and delicious supper was provided them, Mrs. Fordyce also contributing to this. The hills near the Fordyce home are remarkably fine for coasting and one of the most delightful times in the history of the club was enjoyed Wednesday evening. ' The party included Lillian Rice, Reba Quinn, Florence Meyers, Neva Brandyberry, Naomi Dugan and Winifred Burke. The senior class of the Decatur high school, with a few other guests, were entertained in a royal manner by Miss Bernice Dailey, the party going ou tto the Dailey home east of this city in a bob-sled. The trip to the Dailey home was a delightful one, but the time spent there was still more so. Among the events was a contest, in which characteristics of potes were given, from which the names of poets were to be guessed. A good supper to fortify them against the trip home, through the bracing, crisp, winter air, was a feature of no small enjoyment. The Misses Reba Quinn and Naomi Dugan will leave Friday evening for Portland, where they will be guests at Miss Bernice Rowe’s house party. They will attend the basketball game Friday evening. The Flohrul de purin yirls spent last evening with their needlework and other diversions at the home of Miss Inez Coverdale, a lunch also con-

tributing to the entertainment. Miss Dessie Mann will entertain the club next Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs Aaron neVinney gave a party Wednesday evening in honor of their niece, Miss Grace Coffelt'g eighteenth birthday and among those present were her teacher, Mrs. Erietoe and her Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church. Miss Grace received several beautiful and useful presents. The forepart of the evening was spent making taffy and fudge and in playing various games, after which Mrs. DeVinney and Miss Grace served refreshments. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Frfstoe, Mr. and Mrs. Will Meyers, Mrs. Lee Stults, Misses Irene Smith, Ireta Erwin, Lulu Atz, Alice Dailey, Nora Da vid, Olive and Stella Perkins, Golda Biggs, Lucy Mackintosh, Edith and Jennie Long, and Frances Cole and Messrs. Harold Smith, Hugh Perkins, Carol Smith, Don Smith, Carol Beeby. They all left at a late hour, wishing Miss Grace many happy birthdays. The annual mite box opening exercises of the Woman’s Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will be held Friday evening with Mrs. W. J. Myers hostess at her home on Fifth street. Mrs. B. J. Rice will be leader of the exercises and the following program will be rendered: Devotional—Mrs. Emma Daniel. Vocal Solo—Miss Gladys McMillen. Paper—“ The Cubans and Their Life" —Mrs. Charles Dunn. Vocal Solo —Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer. Paper—“ Cuba as a Mission Field" — Mr?. Mary Eley. Piano Solo—Frances Merryman. Piano Duet —Mabel and Gertrude Yager. The collection will be taken at the conclusion of the program, after which refreshments will be served. A silver offering Is expected from those not holding mite boxes. The ladies contributing their mite box sums are requested to put the mite box money into envelopes and write on each her name and the amount contained. A large attendance is desired at this meeting. The Queen Esther Circle will hold its annual mite box opening this evening at the home of Miss Pansy Bell. Miss Bell will be assisted in entertaining by the Misses Veda Hensley and Margaret Mills. A silver offering will be taken and under the leadership of Miss Dessie Mann the following program will be given: Prayer. Vocal Solo—Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer. Piano Solo —Gladys McMillen. Lesson —The Cubans and Their Life —Dessie Mann. Piano Solo —Jean Lutz. Vocal Solo —Gladys McMillen. Piano Solo —Germaine Coffee. Reading—Miss Bernice Dailey. The Shakespeare club met with Mrs. Sprang Wednesday afternoon and held a very interesting meeting. The subject under discussion was Burmah, the hostess reading a paper on “Burmah." The members present gave subtopics on the subject, and did it so well that those present imagined they were really existing in the orient, so many miles away. Mrs. Sprang presented the subject more clearly with a map, which she had drawn, thus bringing before them its location, distance, climate, etc. Mrs. Tyndall read a poem, entitled, “Spinning," by Helen Hunt Jackson, which portrayed the work of many Burmese women, plying the spinning wheels of today. Each responded to the roll call with facts concerning the subject. Mrs. Moltz

mW Start Now The savings account To put it off means much lost for that money now on your person is certain to be spent in one way or the other. A savings account is the first step to material success—start it now with us where you will be paid 3 per cent interest for six months and 4 per cent interest for twelve months. THE OLD Adams County Bank

read the minutes of the meeting. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Hensley Wednesday, February 15th. Mra. Crabbs will have the paper for the afternoon, the subject being “Ancient History of India —* •— >• Mr. and Mrs. Earl Butler entertained at dinner Wednesday evening, the circle including Mr. Steele and daughter, Jeasette; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jaberg, Mrs. Martha Spuller, Mrs. Anna Yahne and Frank McConnell. After dinner, games and music rounded out an evening of unexcelled enjoyment. The Thimble club will meet next Saturday evening Instead of Thursday evening, with Miss Bess Schrock, hostess. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Lutz were guests at tea at the G. Christen home. Jacob Atz entertained at 6 o'clock dinner last evening, the guests being Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steele and family. . ... . — William Lammert of near Berne will shortly mdve to the Bogner farm near this city. Mrs. William Gallme’er and Mrs. Herman Wesling of Williams were shoppers here this morning. Joe Miller of Fort Wayne, who was here this morning looking after business affairs, returned to his home today. Stella Kuntz, who was in the city this morning taking her regular weekly musical instructions at the Academy of Music, has returned to her home at Bernd.

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FIRST NATIONAL BANK DECATUR. INDIANA 4 ■ Interest per annum Paid on Certificates left 12 Months. 37< Interest per annum Paid on Certificates left 6 Months. DIRECTORS P. W. Smith ’ D. Schmitt W. A. Kuebler C. A Dugan D. Sprang E. C. Bleeke M. F. Rice CAPITAL $.100,000.00

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~JUST receiW Another shipment of Fish Bowls at the following prices. % Gal. size . . each 2Qc 1 Gal. size . • each 28c 2 Gal. size . . each 4gc 3 Gal. size . ■ each 75c 4 Gal. size . • each ggc 2 Gal. size, footed . each ggc 3 Gal. size, footed . each .43 A large shipment of Gold Fish These are the large, healthy long tail variety. Gold Fish at 1 Qc Fish Moss, a bunch . . . IQc Fish food, a box 5c Snails, each 5 C Those wanting fish will please bring your vessels with you to carry them in. Remember it’s at BAUGHMAN’S 5 AND 10c STORE. FARMER-Make a Note of This. Lou can get possession, if you buy at once, of the following exceptionally low priced farms. Most of the faims in this section are already rented for the season from March Ist, 1911 to March Ist, 1912, but here is your chance to get located. 80 acres, 7 miles south-west of tbe city, 1 mile from the interurban with new house and fair bams; farm has good fences, is fairly well tiled, price $7500.00, mortgage $4000.00. 120 acres, 114 miles from good market town, good buildings, price $100.60 per acre, mortgage, $6000.00. 160 acres, 4% miles direct west of Monroeville with good buildings, price SIIO.OO per acre, mortgage can be carried for large amount. We also own 15814 acres on interurban, 5 miles from Monroeville, that is sot rented for 1911. MONROE W. FITCH A SONS. THE EARTH MEN. Cad the Above Concern at Their Ex pense. Both Telephones. Opp. P. 0-