Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 45, Decatur, Adams County, 22 February 1911 — Page 2

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Entered at the poetofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. You should arrange to be in Decatur long enough to vote next Tuesday —that is if you are a resident here and entitled to a vote. It's a duty you owe yourself and the community. Canada's trade relations with us are already $93,000,000 a year greater than with Great Britain, and the treaty is sure to increase the difference in our favor. That is one reason why some opposition is being manifested in the British parliament. Nathan B. Hawkins, former state senator and candidate for congress, is dead at his home at Portland, the end coming very suddenly. He was one of the leading busJness men of Jay county, a banker of prominence, and well known in this section of the state. The republican party, by the opposition of the majority of its members in congress to the Canadian reciprocity treaty, has further discredited itself in the eyes of the country. It has long ceased to represent the people. Many of its leading members are watchdogs of the special interests. It will soon be driven from power tn every branch of government. Ajax defying the lightning and Joshua commanding the sun to stop in its course have nothing on Uncle Joe Cannon. At 12:30 o’clock noon, Saturday, Uncle Joe declared for all practical purposes it was Friday. Great SPRING SHOWING OF HIGH GRADE GftPS

in a variety of patterns, these are up to the minute in style-the large Eng-lish-golf in checks and plaids, silk lined or taped seams as you prefer. Youth’s and Childrens Spring Headgear in a great variety of styles at 25c up. The MyersDailey Co.

imagination. Uncle. We wonder if the calendar people will get out a new batch with this correction. Congressman Mann and Uncle Joe are certainly giving Champ Clark some pointers tor future use. The school board members are certainly earning their salary just at this time. If one thinks it a snap for a business man to attend several meetings a day, figure half the night how to meet orders that are square against the other, and then receive complaints no difference which way he acts, he can probably secure the job without much effort. There is but one thing for the people of Decatur to do and that is to get behind the board. Give them, the assistance that is due them, advise them and we will all be better oft and happier. The schools must not go backward—then it follows they must go forward. Three men can’t do this alone. It takes the combined efforts of the community. Have a five minutes' talk with your school trustee. Get in touch with the situation and help. PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at his residence on soutn Mercer avenue, north of old fair grounds, on Saturday, March 4, 1911, beginning at ■lO o’clock a. m.. the following property : One bay horse, coming 3 years 1 old, 1 Jersey cow will be fresh in March. 1 Holstein cow will be fresh November 1, 4 shoats, weighing 100Ibs. each, 1 one-horse wagon, good as new; 1 top buggy, 1 breaking plow, 1 single set of harness, 1 single set of buggy harness, 1 meat block and butchering tools, 1 incubator, 75 chickens, 15 ducks, 1 range stove good as new, 1 organ, 1 upholstered parlor suit, and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms —All sums of $5.00 and under, cash; over $5.00 a credit of 6 months will be given the purchaser. Five per cent off for cash. DANIEL HALEY. John Spuller, Auct. o v PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at his resiuence on Monday, Febuary 27, 1911, 4 miles southeast of Decatur and % mile west of Bobo on the Wash Kern farm, beginning at 10 o'clock . a. m., the following property, to-wit: I One gelding horse 12 yrs. old, weight, about 1300; 1 gray mare 13 years old, I weight about 1200; 1 Jersey cow giving milk, will be fresh in May, 5 years old; 2 full blooded Chester White J sows, will farrow 2nd week in March; ' 7 head of shoats, weighing about 75: —s. each; 5 turkey hens and 1 Tom: | 2 dozen chickens. Farm Implements, j 1 Rock Island hay loader, good as new; Osborne binder fn fair condition. 1 Moline riding breaking plow, Shunk walking breaking plow, corn planter in fair condition, spring tooth harrow, Turnbull wagon, Mid-Deer disc with trucks, good as new, corn plow, 150 feet of inch rope, good as new. Grain. About 75 bushels of good seed oats, 4 bushels of good white seed corn, 4 bushels of good yellow seed corn. Other articles too numerous to mention.

Terms —All sums of $5.00 and under, cash in hand; over $5.00 a credit of 9 months will be given, the pur- j chaser giving bankable note therefor with approved freehold security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. No property removed until settled for. 4 per cent ofl for cash. J. E. WARD. John Spuller, Auct. Kit Cowan, Clerk. —< o ■— Inflammatory Rheumatism IMMEDIATELY RELIEVED Morton L. Hill of Lebanon, Ind., says: “My wife had Inflammatory rheumatism In every muscle and joint, her suffering was terrible and her body and face were swollen almost beyond recognition; had been in bed six weeks and had eight physicians, but received no benefit until she tried Dr. Detchon’s Relief For Rheumatism. It gave immediater relief and she was able to walk about in three days. I am sure it saved her life. Sold by the Holthouse Drug Co. wed&sat-3mo. TO CLOSE WEDNESDAY. The postofflce will be closed Wednesday, Washington’s birthday, it being a legal holiday. No trips will be made by rural carriers. The office will be open from 8 to 9 a. m., as usual. W. A. LOWER, P. M. oFOR LAGRIPPE, COUGHS AND STUFFY COLDS Take Foley's Honey and Tar. It gives quick relief and expels the cold from your system. It contains no opiates, is safe and sure. For sale by Holthouse Drug Co.

SOCIETY DOINGS Euterpean National Party at Eli Meyers Home a Happy Event. A SURPRISE PARTY For Rev. and Mrs. Ehle— Mrs. John Keller Entertains For Friend. Father of Our Country. Tennyson, though English, must have had George Washington in mind when he wrote: "Ah, God, for a man with heart, head, hand, Like some of the simple great ones gone Fpr ever and ever by; One still strong man in a blatant land, Whatever they call him what care I? Aristocrat, democrat, autocrat —one Who can rule and dare not lie." CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Wednesday. St. Vincent de Paul—K. of C. Hall. The Black Rag and Thimble Clubs —Mrs. Jesse Dailey. Shakespeare—Mrs. J. H. Heller. Menu-ates —Edna Hoffman. Thursday. Evangelical Aid—Mrs. Harvey Harruff. Orient Club—Mrs. Harry Heim. The Black Rag and Thimble Clubs —Mrs. Dan R. Vail. Euterpean—No Meeting. Presbyterian Aid —Mrs. John H. Heller. Salem Aid —Mrs. John Helm. Baptist Aid—Hovey Harper. G. W. C — Anna Ginley. Needlecraft —Vernia Smith. Evangelical Aid—Mrs. Harvey Harruff. Another one of the delightful class parties enjoyed by ‘be high school seniors was that at which Miss Huldah Bauer was hostess at the home of her uncle, Herman Sellemeyer, south of the city. The party drove out from this city, accompanied by Miss Matilda Sellemeyer, and were royallv greeted by the Sellemeyer family. An advertisement pantomime contest was most novel, each guest being required to illustrate by pantomime, an advertisement, which was then guessed by the others. In a touch contest, Roy Jahn won first honors and Ruth Hammell, the booby. During the evening tempting .efreshments made their ap pearance, the Misses Agnes and Matilda Sellemeyer, assisting in the serving. The class incudes Roy Jahn, Martin and Harvey Hoffman, Lawrence Archbold, Earl Colter, Lewis Addler, Clem Steigmeyer, Ruth Gay, Bernice Dailey, Matie Chronister, Dessie Mann. Marie Daniels, Ruby Parrish, Alice Brandyberry, Huldah Bauer, Ruth Hammell and Edwina Van Camp.

One of the most enjoyable birthday surprises in some time was that of Monday evening given in honor of Mrs. Penn Robinson at her home on North Second street. Mrs. Robinson was wholly unaware of the elaborate preparations made for the surprise by her neighbors and friends until they rushed in upon her at her home and proceeded to spend a jolly evening with many social amusements, with a tempting two-course lunch later. Mrs. Robinson was presented with a handsome plate and other gifts. The invited guests were: Mesdames A. P. Beatty, Isadore Kalver and two sons, Charles Meyers and son, Earl Snow and two daughters, Fren Bnhnke and daughter, Vena; Forest Elzey, Perry Robinson and grandson, Clifford Robinson, Levi Baker, Hugh Hite and Edward Johnson and Miss Elizabeth Johnson. At at late hour the guests departed for their homes, but not until wishing Mrs. Robinson many more such happy occasions. Mrs. Harry Helm will entertain the members of the Orient club at her horn on North Third street Thursday afternoon. Mrs. John Keller gave a very delightful progressive pedro party In honor of Miss Pearl Miller of Fort Wayne. First Prizes at pedro were captured by Lizzie Voglewede and Frank Gillig, while the boobies went to console Celta. Parent and Fred Colchin. After the games, a delicious lunch made its appearance. Those present were: Pearl Miller, Anna, Vena and Celia Parent, Agnes Miller. Bertha. Emma and Gertie Keller, Leona Harting, Rose Colchin, Frances Coffee, Kate Wolpert, Lizzie Voglewede, Willie and Dan Zeser, Roman Ed and Bernard Parent, Herman an:l Frank Gillig, Adolph Lankenau, Andy

I* New Carpets, New Rugs, i New Linoleums ! Are ready to be shown for the Spring of 1911. The good old Spring ! time is nearing us and it is well to select your house furnishings early ’ and get the cream of the season. Call in and see the new floral deH, signs in Matting Rugs, which we are selling, a 6x9 Kug for $1.75 9x12 at $3.75. These rugs are suitable for bed room, dining room § or for the parlor use. H Our 9x12 Tapestry Seamless Rugs are handsome patterns (M QA A S and a better wearing rug never was made. Best quality iBIUiUU ft SEAMLESS VELVET RUGS—The Spring patterns are beautiful. 5 We are offering a 9x12 Velvet Rug at $20.00 and will be glad to show you the quality of all our rugs. We only handle the best. Our Spring Carpets are arriving daily. Rag carpets, good quality, S at 30 and 35c per yard. Ingrain carpets at 30, 45 and 50c per yard. All wool carpet 70c per yard. Linoleums we are still selling at 60c sq yd § The Ecru Lace Curtains are the new things for Spring, a52 inch |g wide curtain from $1 up. All new spring patterns. We have taken up our rugs in our Suit department and furnished it with carpet and we have four SL second-hand rugs to sell at half price. If you can use one or more of them you can get a bargain.

Harting, Joe Wolpert, Willie Mougey, Mr. and Mrs F. Keller, Mr. and Mrs. C. Omler. Mrs. Henry Yocum delightfully entertained a merry party of friends Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Addie Belle Yocum’s twenty-third birthday. Various games were played. In guessing contests prizes were won by Miss Blanche Bowers and Gayle Yocum. During the evening music was furnished by O. P. Hawley of Toledo, followed by recitations by little Miss Dorris Yocum. Refreshments were served. Out-of-town guests were H. E. Hall of Lima, Ohio; Fred Kller of Marion, Edna Severns and Merle Roller of Mendon, Marie Lechner of Lima, O. P. Hawley of Toledo. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio, who have been visiting with their daughter in Philadelphia, stopped off nere Tuesday evening and were guests of D. M. Hensley and family, leaving on the midnight train for their home. Mr. Smith is a prominent jeweler of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has two jewelry establishments. Mr. Hensley was employed by him for seven years, and the visit made by the Smiths here was of mutual pleasure. They had intended to remain longer but received a telegram that the manager of one of the stores was sick and that it was necessary to close it until Mr. Smith’s return, so the message sped them on their way. The Historical club was entertained at the home of Mrs. S. D. Beavers Tuesday evening. In the absence of Mrs. Nettie Schrock, the paper was given by Mrs. G. H. Myers, the study being of the administrations of Garfield and Arthur, quotations being given illustrative of the life of Garfield. Mrs. J. C. Sutton will entertain the club next week, Mrs. P. G. Williams having the paper. The Woman's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church held a very good meeting at the home of Mrs. D. B. Erwin Tuesday afternoon, the program as announced being carried out. The meeting was especially important because of the annual election of officers which took place at this time, the new official staff being: President, Mrs. S. D. Beavers; first vice president, Mrs. Nettle Schrock; second vice president, Mrs. D. B. Erwin; recording secretary, Mrs. L. A. Graham; secretary of literature, Mrs. J. C. Sutton;

treasurer, Mrs. John Schug. Plans for the new year’s work were discussed, and a committee as follows appointed to prepare the program book for the ensuing year: Mrs. John Schug, Mrs. J. C. Sutton, Miss Laura Alban, Mrs. C. J. Lutz. A pastry sale was conducted at the close of the bus. iness period. Mrs. R. Spetnagel will be hostess at the next meeting. March 21st. The colection yesterday was $11.15. The Priscilla Girls, a club whose motto is just to have a "good time,” found Tuesday evening a delightful one at the home of Miss Alice Knapp. Prises were won in games by Anna Meyers and Lydia Miller, and after more games, music and singing, and other social diversions, there was a tempting lunch. Miss Irene Garard will be hostess at the meeting next Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Lammiman entertained Sunday at dinner Mr. and Mrs. Furm Burkhart and daughter, Blossom, of Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. James Stogdill and son, Ralph; Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Blossom of Willshire, Rev. Worthy Williams and Andrew Davidson of White Oak. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Evangelical church will meet on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Harvey Harruff instead of Friday, as stated before. All interested please note this change. Mrs. Don Quinn of Chicago was a guest besides the regular members of the Sewing club who were entertained at the home of Mrs. F. L. Devilbiss and enjoyed Tuesday afternoon with their sewing and the tempting refreshments that were provided. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gunsett hal as their guests at tea Tuesday eventag Mrs. Hiram Musselman of Lynn and Miss Emma Gillig. After supper, the party was entertained at the Crystal theater by Will Parent and family. A perfect surprise was carried out Tuesday evening when forty members of the Baptist church went to the home of their pastor, Rev. and Mrs. Ehle, in honor of the latter’s birthday. The affair had been carefully planned without the honored guests being aware of the happy event and the evening was one that will long linger in the minds of the many presCONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR

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