Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 96, Decatur, Adams County, 24 April 1911 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Publlahed Every Evening, Except Sunday By DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subecrlption Ratee Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 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 secoad-claas mail matter. Peace in Mexico sounds good. War is stirring to read about, but we al! prefer it in books rather than have our sons at the front, fighting disease if not bullets. Let us hope that the armatice will be a permanent one and that our sister republic will prosper and grow. x Reciprocity was a friendless waif in the crowd that used to control congress. They had a special pigeon hole made with a false bottom for its interment. And now come the wicked democrats, who never made any particular virtue of reciprocity. But singularly enough, they alone can I e depended on to pass it. It's like the man in the Bible who said he would go and did not, and the man who said he wouldn't go, but he did. ! The improvement of the St. Mary’s river, making it a part of the muchtalked of Chicago to New York water way, means much to the future generations. It may take several years, but it is sure to come. Cheapness of power and the fact of the right-of-way being there for the asking, means that the hustling business men of the coming'years will use this method of conveyance. The river from St. Mary’s, Ohio, to Fort Wayne is the logical course from every point of view, saving many miles and many dollars. Adams county will be interested in this project when the time comes, and will’ do, as she always does, her part. OPENS NEW LIVERY STABLE. Nolan King nas leased the stables known as the bvs barn, and has installed a new livery, boarding and on East Jefferson street, formerly sale stable. He has been in the business many years and knows it from Ato Z. He will appreciate any business which comes his way and solicits a share of your patronage. His rigs are new, his horses good trav-

MOTHERS Our Boy’s Clothing Section has on display many beautiful and exclusive Spring & Summer models. If you are particular about your boy’sTappearence we recommend that you look through our line of Boy’s Clothing. <JThis enables you to secure the shade or pattern that exactly suits your fancy. Boy’s suits 6 to 17 yrs. Double breasted models with full cut knickerbocker. Made from plain serge fancy blues, worsted and cassimeres. $2.00 to $8.50 Children’s Suits in Sailor and Russian style. $2.00 to $5.00 The Myers-Dailey 66. Clothiers & Furnishers.

p elers, gentle and sale, and he will take good care of your horses if you = board them with him. Give him a '* call. »5t2 — " y FOR SALE AT COST. The stock of merchandise, consist Ing of chinaware, underwear, hosiery " and notions, conducted in the room j adjacent to the Everett & Hite gro ■ eery store, and belonging to the firm I) of Everett & Hite, will be closed out s at cost, the sale beginning Monday, ) April 17, 1911. The building in which ) the business is located has been ad- - vertised for sale and as soon as sold i we may be required to vacate. This makes it necessary that the stock be ■ disposed of at once. ’ 89t2 EVERETT & HITE. ■ - - o-— 1 RESOLUTIONS IN MEMORIAM. ' April 20, 1911. To the Officers and Comrades of Sam Henry Post, No. 63, G. A. R.: ! Your committee on resolutions of condolence, in memory of our departed comrade, Samuel Shell, who de- ■ parted this life on the 6th inst., respectfully submits the following: . Resolved. That it is with sad i hearts that we record the death of, our comrade, who enlisted as a sol1 dier December 9, 1863, and was as- | signed to Company C, 11th Indiana ' i Cavalry, which regiment was assign1 ed to guard the Memphis & Charlesiton railroad in Alabama. This regiI ment was assigned to Hatches’ cavalry division and participated in the ' battles of Franklin and Nashville. * His regiment joined in the pursuit ! of Hood's army to the Tennessee rivler and from there was ordered to Missouri and Kansas, guarding and ' fighting the Indians along the Santa Fe railroad and from thence, the war closing, was ordered to Fort Leavenworth. where he was mustered out of the service September 19, 1865. Resolved, That by the death of Comrade Shell this post mourns the loss of a comrade esteemed by all. the country a brave defender and the community an honorable citizen, and further, we as a post tender our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family and friends. Resolved, That our post colors be draped in mourning for thirty days in memory of our deceased comrade and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, recorded in the post records and furnished the city press with request for publication. Respectfully submitted, S. B. FORDYCE, BEN PILLARS, J. D. HALE. Committee. —o NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS. Water duplicates are made up starting May Ist. We will turn off all delinquent water accounts. 96t6 M. J. MYLOTT. e DEMOCRAT WANT AD’

SOCIETY DOINGS Birthday Surprise For Lena Meyer—Henry Schroeder and Wife HAVE CELEBRATION Os China Wedding—The Misses Hensley Entertain at Dinner. - Life lines. Be yourself and leave custom to the fools who need it. —John Emery White. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Tuesday. Reception for Pastor —Methodist Church. Needlecraft—Clara Weiland. Sewing Club—Mrs. P. B. Thomas. Presbyterian Missionary—Mrs. Eli Meyers. Wednesday. Priscilla—Grace Purdy. St. Vincent de Paul —K. of C. Hall. I. O. O. F. Anniversary Celebration. Thursday. Flohrul de Purin—lnez Coverdale. Orient—Mrs. W. R. Dor win. • Friday. Christian Aid—Mrs. D. F. Quinn. Mrs. Agnes Cline was the guest of hdnor at a dinner party at the home of her son. Jay Cline, northeast of the city, given in Celebration of her seve%ty-seeond birthday anniversary. Mrs. Cline found herself much younger than she had at first thought, having supposed that she was seventyfive years of age, until reminded that she was seventy-two. It is not often that a woman makes her age more than it is. and this going ahead a few years was a source of much pleasantry at the expense of Mrs. Cline. Those present at the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Cline, John Peoples and William Cline, the last named of Monroeville. Mr. Peoples is her only living brother. The congregation of the Christian church will give a farewell call this evening on Mrs. Sadie Cowley, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Weaver, before she leaves tomorrow for her new home in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Cowley has served for the past twenty years or more as or- 1 ganist or assistant in the various departmenu of the church and the congregation takes this way of showing their good will and esteem and wishing her well. The Adams county Pythian Sisters temples will be largely represented at the district convention to be held at Bluffton May 3rd. Miss Nellie Nichols and Mrs. Bess Vaughn are on the afternoon program for a piano solo, and other members of the Adams county lodges are -on the various committees. On the resolutions committee is Mrs. May Muyer of Berne, and the press committee, Mrs. Nora Linn and Mrs. Elizabeth Sellemeyer of this city, and Mrs. Sarah Briggs of Geneva. Mr. and Mrs. Will Evans gave a dinner party Sunday in honor of the first birthday anniversary of their son, Richard. The affair was a very happy one, guests being the families of John Butler, Jesse Williams,, Homer Butler. Jesse Roop, John Evans and Mrs. Mary Elzey. Mrs. Angeline Archbold gave a family dinner party yesterday noon in celebration of the thirty-fifth anniversary of her son, Roy. The-only guests were Dr. and Mrs. Roy Archbold and son, Richard. The Misses Anna and Margaret Clark w ent to Van Wert, Ohio, Saturday afternoon to spend Sunday with relatives and attended a party Saturday evening. Mrs. David Wagner nad as her guesU at tea Sunday evening the Misses Mamie Kitson and Dessie Beery. Miss Clara Welland will entertain the Needlecraft club Tuesday evening instead of the regular Thursday evening. The Christian Ladies' Aid societywill meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. D. F. Quinn. The J. R. Porter family was entertained Sunday at dinner by Clifford Lee and family. Mrs. George Flanders, who has *

| been at Cincinnati, Ohio, visiting, and Sunday participated in the celebration of the seventy-fifth birthday anniversary of her father, Robert Carlisle, will tomorrow meet 'Mrs. J. S. Peterson of this city at Indianapolis, where they will attend the grand lodge of the Eastern Star. While in Indianapolis they will be entertained by Mrs. Herman Corner. Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Burke of this citywill also attend the grand lodge. The Misses Helen and Mary Hale. Marjorie Reddout and Doris Acker of Geneva, who have been spending the week-end here since the oratorical contest, as guests of the Misses Veda and Leah Hensley and Glennis Mangold, and who returned last evening to their homes, were guests of honor at a dinner party given Sunday noon by the Misses Hensley. Other guests were Dorothy Dugan, Gladys Meyer and Glennis Mangold. All members of the St. Vincent de Paul society are requested to bear in mind the regular monthly meeting to be held in the K. of C. hall Wednesday afternoon. The home of Fred Bultemeier and family near St. John’s, was the scene of much festivity Sunday afternoon and evening when a large number of friends were royally entertained. The afternoon was spent in playing horseshoe, and at supper time, a sumptuous repast was spread, consisting of all kinds of good things, and later in the evening there were more games and music, a feature of the music being the singing of the Rev. H. C. Jaus. Those present were Albert Scheumann, Marie and Amanda Scheumann, Edwin Fledderjohann, A. E. Bryan, Sylvia Eaton, Clara Williams, Herman Bultemeier and wife. Lawrence Heckman. Alvena Mailand, Theodore and Della Droege, Martin Auman, Herman and Anna Scheumann. Adolph Schamerloh and wife, Charles - Mailand, Otto Zwick of Nebraska and Rev. H. C. Jaus and family and Paul Droege. Notice is called again to the meeting of the Presbyterian Womans Missionary society to be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Eli Meyer, at which time the new study for the year, “Western Women in Eastern Lands, will be taken up, with a paper byMrs. S. D. Beavers, sub-topics by Mesdames L. A. Graham, C. S. Dugan, J. S. Coverdale. John Schug and J. C. Sutton. Mrs. Samantha Dorwin will conduct the roundtable, and Miss Jean Lutz will read a letter from one of the missionaries. Miss Gladys Meyers will give some special music. , Thomas Perkins and family entertained a number of friends and relatives Sunday, guests being his sister, Mrs. Mary Beckner, and children, Ira, Laura and Esther, of Wells county; Clarence Stogdill and wife and twin* babies of St. Mary’s township, Ed Miller and Miss Knapp. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith were guests at 6 o’clock dinner Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mettler at their home at 814 East Jefferson street, Fort Wayne. The - F.ohrul de Purin club will be entertained Thursday evening byMiss Inez Coverdale. Miss Grace Purdy will entertain the members of the Priscilla club Wednesday evening. This will be the first meeting in several weeks. Mrs. Lizette Bultemeier and daughter, Clara, entertained the clerks of the Peoples * Gerke shoe store and their families at 6 o’clock dinner Sunday evening. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Alva Mcnols and children. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gerke and son, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Tettman, Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Peoples. o Get out of the rut. Don’t use one kind of fertilizer for all kinds of crops, but systematize the work —using our oats fertilizer for oats, our wheat fertilizer for wheat, our lawn fertilizer for the lawn and our corn fertilizer for corn. Each plant needs different kinds of plant food and you canot get it out of only one kind of fertilizer. There is some, waste somewhere. The brand I handle has been on the market since 1881 and is tried and proven. A ferti -zeros different characteristics for the different plant necessities. Better come in and talk ever the proposition.—H. H. Bremerkamp. 9::-t3fsm LAWN MOWERS GROUND; PLOW-POINTS SHARPENED. The Watson Auto Garage, North Second St., is equipped to repair and grind your lawn mowers and plowpoints on short notice. Prices seasonable, and all work guaranteed. Bring us your work. «6t2twkly 3mo H. WATSON, Prop.

ENROUTE TO COAST CONTINUED FROM PAGIf ONE ing. Prosecutor Baker declared everybody will have a "square deal. Two theories will be followed: First that McNamara placed the dynamite there and second that it was placed there by outside forces to bring about his arrest. X- - e ~ ANNIVERSARY WEDNESDAY. The anniversary of the ninety-sec-ond birthday of Odd Fellowship in America will be appropriately ooserved at the hall of the local lodge next Wednesday evening by a gathering of the members of the order, the Rebekahs and friends of the order. A great program has been arranged by the active committees and the evening will be one pleasurable anticipation of more good things to come. A luncheon will be served and a good social time will be had. The speaker for the evening will be the Hon. J. F. LaFollette of Portland, Indiana, a thorough going Odd Fellow. Plenty of music will be had, many of the best musicians of the city having consented to play for the entertainment. —o — NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS. Notice is hereby given to propertyowners whose lots and parcels of land abutt on the proposed Mylott sewer in the Fullenkamp addition to the town (now city) of Decatur, Indiana, that on the 18th day of April, 1911, the city council passed a preliminary resolution, ordering the construction of said sewer; and that the city council of the city of Decatur will on the Second Day of May, 1911, at 7 ’clock p. m., at their council room in said city of Decatur, hear any and all persons interested or whose property may be affected by said Improvement and will consider any remonstrance that may be made against said improvement, and will there determine whether the benefits accruing will equal the estimated costs thereof. Said proposed sewer is described as follows, to-wit: Commencing on the west side of Fifth street kt a point 10 feet east of the northeast corner of inlot No. 21 in Fullenkamp’s addition, running thence south along the west side of Fifth street to the alley between lots 34 and 27, thence west to the center of the alley running north and south between lots 37 and 39, thence south in the center of the alley to the street at the southeast corner of inlot 42, thence west 167 feet to the Elm street sewer and there to terminate. Witness my hand and seal of said city this 22nd day of April, 1911. H. M. DeVOSS, apr. 22-29 City Clerk.

Building A Credit <]T Credit is the temporal ary use of funds belonging to others, and returning them promptly when due. It is part of wisdom to establish ones credit Meeting one’s debts Til promptly lays the foundation. Having an account with us helps a long way. This banx takes Til pleasure in aiding its depositors to establish themselves upon a good credit basis. <TT Begin to establish 711 your credit now. Do not wait until you want to borrow. FIRST NATIONAL Bank of Decatur SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSESSSSSS 's. •

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