Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 89, Decatur, Adams County, 15 April 1911 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening. Except Sunday By DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month by mall 25 cents Per Year, by mall $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. THE BANQUET > TBe achievement banquet given by the democrats of Indiana at Murat Temple, Indianapolis, was perhaps the most elaborate event of the kind ever held in the state. Not less than twelve hundred people were present and the enthusiasm bubbled over. Each committee did its work and the occasion was marred by no hitch. Hon. Hugh Daugherty, chairman of the executive committee, introduced J. Ham Lewis, toastmaster, and the

Pcttra t // /J // • - // ‘SENSATION’ Is the new Soft Hat and it’s true to its name. The designer of this hat is a master artist. We have it in two dimensions which means a shape for you. Take a look at the window display, they’re “nifty.” $3.00 The MyersDailey Co.

Old Adams County Bank Decatur. Indiana. Capital $120,000 Surplus . $30,000 ■ 'WsbwP | L —rCU President l ZV’iSSp J ’T M - Kirsch and John Niblick Srp'y ■ Vice Presidents I E’ Khinger, Cashier. r 1 HZT Dpnrl Farm loans *£? „ a Specialty R?ficct Resolve Collections Made PLANT & A Bank Account “ tes ' CULTIVATE IT Every j As You Cultivate Your Crops A S>£-' And Good Habits, AND THE HARVEST Banking ttt’ll -t-) Methods Will Be Extended I Abundant And Satisfactory! p a ” o u n r s We Pay 4 Per Cent Interest on 1 Year Time Deposits

prince of the nation in that line. He is superb, a lawyer who should have ben an actor, filled with good cheer, and capable of imparting it in chunks that keeps everybody feeling good and wanting more. His dialect stories were rich in point of humor and perfectly told. His matchless oratory at times when he became sincere almost carried the audience away. Governor Marshall was the host and no one could doubt the sincerity with which he greeted the guests from a distance. Governor Wilson was the headliner and able to hold the Job. His talk of an hour was the most logical, plain and impressive heard in years. He is a deep thinker, a pleasant speaker, a leader who has proven his ability to execute during the short time he has been governor of New Jersey, an educator of much prominence, and now more than ever a possible president of the United States. Then there was Colonel Peck, ex-governor of Wisconsin, and a famous humorist. His fifteen minutes' talk was so full of life and humor that the crowd forgot his age,, and was ready to accept his invitation to walk through the Badger state next campaign, with him. There were others. all good, all in fine spirits and

the occasion was simply beyond pen description. You should have seen it and drank in the spirit. You would have Joined in the three cheers for Bryan, Marshall and Wilson, had you done so, and meant it. FAMOUS IMPORTED BELGIANS. Lou 31272. Color, dark bay, star on forehead; weight. 2,200 pounds. To insure a colt to stand and suck, sls. Parties parting with man's before known to be in real forfeit insurance. Tout Bon 4297. Color, red roan; 4 year old; weight, 1200 pounds. To insure a colt to stand and suck, sls. Parties parting with mares before known to be in foal forfeit insurance. These two great horses were imported by Frislnger & Sprunger of Decatur, Ind. These two horses have won a reputation as wonderful breeders of both size and quality. Parties wishing to improve their stock should inspect these two great sires. They will make the season of 1911 at the barn of A. Q. Durbin on the Laughery farm at Pleasant Valley, Monroe township, at usual place. The importers of these horses will say that they contain as good breeding as come from Europe. Breeders are invited to see these horses before breeding. Care will be taken to prevent accidents but will not be responsible should any occur. PLEASANT VALLEY HORSE CO.. E. J. Cook, Pres.; D. C. Foreman. Sec.; C. H. Lammiman, Treas. " ..-V- ‘* PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at public auction at his residence, 4 miles north and 3 miles east of Berne, 2 miles south and 3 miles east of Monroe, I*4 miles west of Salem, on Tuesday, April ISth, the following live stock, to-wit . Six head of. Herses. 1 bay nine-yea r-oid driving mare, 1 coming two-year-oid gelding Belgian, 2 sorrel mare colts coming two years old, 1 brown mare coming two years old, 1 black colt coming yearling. Five Head of Cattle. 3 heifers to be fresh by day of sale, 1 heifer to be fresh later, 1 yearling Red Poll bull ready for service. Two good brood sows, 1 full blooded Poland China male hog. Fifty bushels of good seed potatoes. Sale will commence at 1:30 p. m. Terms —Nine months' credit; 6 per cent interest. JASPER WABLE. J. A. Michaud, Auctioneer. o HOUSEWORK WANTED—By girl of sixteen. Call 'phone 381. 89tt> HOUSE FOR RENT—On North Second treet. Close to automobile factory or interurban power house. Has 6 rooms. See L. C. Hughes or 'phone No. 305. 89t6 Take off your old gray bonnet and top off your get-up with a “Sensation.” The Myers-Dailey Co.

Building A Credit <T[ Credit is the temporary use of funds belonging to others, and returning them promptly when due. It is part of wisdom to establish ones credit. <]T Meeting one’s debts Tij promptly lays the foundation. Having an account with us helps a long way. <]T This bank takes pleasure in aiding its depositors to establish themselves upon a good credit basis. <|T Begin to establish ~|] your credit now. Do not wait until you want to borrow. FIRST NATIONAL Bank of Decatur

SOCIETY DOINGS Mrs. Charles Murray Entertains Orient Club at Easter Party. A BIRTHDAY DINNER Given For One-year-old John T. France—Other Social Items. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Wednesday. German Reformed Aid —Mrs. Matt Kirsch. Shakespeare —Mrs. P. G. Hooper. Menu-ates —Edna Hoffman. Thursday. Union Chapel Aid—Mrs. Ben Pillars. Shakespeare Party—Mrs. C. A. Dugan. Evangelical Aid—Mrs. S. C. Cramer. Flohrul de Purin—Miss Dessie Mann. Easter Social—Thomas Fisher. U. B. Aid—Mrs. Frank Martz. Beulah Aid—Mrs William Zimmerman. Friday. Mite Society—M. El Church. Medical Association—Dr. Beavers. Orient —Mrs. Charles Murray. Embroidery Club —Fanny Rice. Easter Hymn. Joy to the world! the Lord is come. Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing. —Watts. Mr. and Mrs. William Trim, living one mile north of Monroe entertained a crowd neighbors Sunday evening. The evening was spent in chatting and music. A lunch was served by Mrs. Trim. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Gerber and daughter, Alice, and son, Paulie; Mr. and Mrs. Christ Roth and daughters, Erma, Selma, Martha, Frances; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Grim and children. Paul, Vera, Flossie. Victor, Nellie and Francis; Mr. and Mrs. William Trim, daughters, Lucile and Leota, and son, Virgil. A beautifully appointed dinner was given last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Smith in East Main street. The event was very charming and was a pleasant feature o fthe social calendar for the week The affair was in the nature of a surprise. the occasion being Mr. Smith’s birthday anniversary. Mr. Smith knew that a number of out-of-town guests had been invited in. but was unaware of the fast that his brothers and sisters from out of the city were to be in attendance. The house 'presented a beautiful appearance with its decorations. In the living room spring blossoms were used copiously. Pink roses ornamented the parlor. The dining -oom was also decorated in a pretty, manner with flowers and ferns. Red and green shades were placed at intervals on the table, adding to the brilliancy of the scene. Places were arranged at the table for forty-nine persons. The out of town guests were Mr. Henry Smith and Mrs. Roach of Columbia City, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Smith of Churubusco. Indiana, and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Smith and daughter of Decatur, Indiana. —Richmond Palladium. The Misses Roxy Syphers and Vera Hunsicker left on the 8:30 car for the Mallonee school house in the north part of the county, where the closing school exercises were held. The pupils gave an excellent program and there was the usual big dinner spread at noon in the school house. Miss Nora Ahr is the teacher. The Epworth League of the Methodist church is arranging for a recepUon for the new pastor, the Rev. Semans. The reception will be given one evening next week at the church parlors. The Mite society of the Methodist church met Friday afternoon in the church parlors, and several plans for the year's work, discussed. This, however, was not fully decided Friday and will be taken up again at the next meeting in two weeks. The annual election of officers was held also, the same officers, without exception, being re-elected. They are: President, Mrs. J. N. Parrish; secretary, Mrs. B. J. Rice, and treasurer. Mrs. J. D, Dailey. All have served well and faithfully and their re-election met with unanimous approval. Tn the Fort Wayne Sentinel, under the heading of items published twenty-five years ago, is an account

I YOUR LAST CHANCE k To secure a strictly high grade piano at less than wholesale prices. } The balance of our stock of I CLOUGH & WARREN PIANOS ■ will be sold this week. During this time we will also make a big reduetion in the price of several slight,y store worn instruments inS eluding I PACKARDS, KOHLER and CAMPBELL ■ LAWTON, ETC. | $265 $265 Spend ten minutes looking at this stock even if you don’t intend H to buy a piano for several years. You will never have another such H an opportunity to actually save I 575 to S2OO || upon the real price of good pianos. Old pianos and organs accepted g at full value. Terms to suit you. Store open nights. I Yager Bros., & Reinking | DECATUR ------- INDIANA

of Miss Georgia Blackburn, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackburn, now of this city, playing the part of "Queen of the Gypsies" in a festival given there at that time by the school children. Miss Blackburn at that time was about fifteen years of age. ' Mr. and Mrs. George Morris will entertain for dinner Saturday a number of their relatives in honor of the sixth birthday anniversary' of their daughter, Elizabeth. Those who will be present are R. D. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meyers and baby and Mr. and Mrs. French Quinn and daughter, Reba, of Decatur, and Mr. and Mrs. N. K. Todd and daughter. Miss Margaret, of this city.—Bluffton News. Mrs. Jacob Closs and daughter, Vivian, of Fort Wayne will be entertained over Easter by Mrs. Catharine Closs and daughter, Miss Mary. The Misses Esther Evans and Mabel Hoagland attended the closing day exercises of the Mallonee school north of the city today. The Ruth Circle and Loyal Wometfs classes of the Christian church met Friday evening at the J. M. Dawson home and made plans for their dinner and supper to be served in the Bowers building April 21st on the occasion of the oratorical contest. A committee comprising Mildred Dawson, Dessie Beery, Margaret Daniels. Winifred Burke, Gretel Shoemaker, Ada Stevens, Nellie Daniels and Mrs. Will Parr, was appointed to arrange for the details. - *> Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fritzinger and daughters. Fay and Mary, will attend a family Easter reunion at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Davison, at Fort Wayne. For the first time in three years the Davison family will be at home tomorrow. Others are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schafer and Miss Della Davison of Fort Wayne and Martin Davison of Bluffton. Mrs. Rachel Baughman of Salem will entertain a company of relatives on Easter day at her home at Salem. The guests will be Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Vance and daughter, Lee Anna, of this city, Miss Lanta Baughman of Fort Wayne and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Baughman and daughter, Zeima, of CONTINUED ON PAGK FOUR

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