Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 103, Decatur, Adams County, 2 May 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. Congressman James Cox of Ohio, will call on the government for the nation's Philippine expense account. He and Congressman Cyrus Cline of Indiana —who are both suspected of working under the inspiration of Mr. Bryan—propose to try to force the question of Philippine independence as a party measure in this congress. There may be considerable difference of opinion as to whether the Filipino is ready for self-government or ever will be, and also over the policy that should be pursued, but it does not seem unreasonable that the country should have, some idea of wffat the islands are costing, at least in money and lives. Thirteen years have pass- - ed since Admiral Dewey entered Ma- • nila bay. In that time the nation has had no accounting and today is as completely in the dark on the question of cost as when, several years ago, the late Edward Atkinson was 68timating the cost at $1,200,000,000 and the New York Herald was placing it at $400,000,000.— Indianapolis News. Muncie, the largest “dry'’ city in Indiana, is today voting on the local option question, under the new Proctor law. Both sides claim a victory, with betting favoring the “wets.” The “drys,” headed by the Star, made an aggressive fight, which closed Sunday evening when Captain Hobson, of “kissing fame,” and now a democratic congressman from Alabama, delivered the principal address. Last Saturday the “drys” gave a parade in which it is said over five thousand people took part, the line being over three miles long. Don't be frightened over this little cold streak. It's just as sure the early part of May as is that it always rains on Decoration day, and how many times have you known that to fail? The crops have not been ruined, nothing spoiled but the nsnmg, and that only temporarily, so let’s try to endure it.

THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY IF you want to be sure of gettingthe best all-around for service clothes for that boy, you want to be sure and look through The MyersDailey Co. line of clothes for Boy’s from 6 to 17 years. OTYLISH made clothes of. the v latest fabrics and shades, plain and fancy serges, fine fancy . worsteds and all-wool cassimeres in blue, grey, tan and brown. $2.00 to $8.50 Childrens Russian and Sailor Saits $2.00 to ss.o*

[• OBITUARY. Catherine Hoffman, wife of WUllani Hoffman, was born in Albany town ship, Bercks county, Pa., on the eighth y day of December, in the year of 1840 On the 17th day of January, 1841, she was baptized In the name of the triune God. When about fourteen years of age, she with her mother, uud step-father, came to Adams conn s ty, Indiana. Here she faithfully at 0 tended religious services in the Kes formed church and after being care--0 fully instructed in the Christian re s ligion she professed her faith In the - Savior Jesus Christ, September 17. 1 1557. At this time by the holy act of I confirmation she was received into - the fellowship of the Reformed ’ church. Although she was not a 2 church member in later years, she • I'vertheless attended religions serv- ’ | ices as often as she could* The word of God always remained a comfort • and a directory of her life. In 1862 she was married to William Hoffman. This union was blessed with ten children, two of whom died in early infancy. She was a faithful wife and a tender mother. After suffering with ' the fatal sickness, pneumonia, for six days, her soul took flight to the other wqrld. She died at about fifteen minutes past 5 o'clock Tuesday evening, April 2s. 1911. Thus she attained the goodly old age of 70 years, 4 months and 17 days. There survive to mourn her departure, her busband, eight children and other relatives and many friends. We shall sleep, but not forever, In the lone and silent grave; Blessed be the Lord that taketh. Blessed be the Lord that gave. In the bright eternal city Death can never, never come! In His own good time He’ll call us From our rest, to Home, sweet Home. CARD OF THANKS. I Mr. and Mrs. Fred Avery wish in. this way to express their thanks to ( all who assisted them so kindly dur-| ing the illness of their son, Floyd, and ( at the time of their bereavement. - NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. Notice is hereby given that Monday, the Ist Day of May, is the last day to pay your spring installment of taxes without the penalty being added. The law is verystrict and will be observed. No receipts will be laid away and all not, paid on or before the last day thej penalty of ten per cent will be added, i The treasurer’s office will be open t from 7 o’clock a. m. until 5 o’clock p. m., but will not be open at night, as w-e will have to have all of that | time for other work. - Please be in j time and save the penaltv, as it will positively be added on all those that are delinquent. Yours very truly, CHARLES W. YAGER, 85tf County Treasurer. c FOR SALET-indian Runner duck eggs , SI.OO for thirteen, or $2.00 for thirty.—Herman- Miller, Decatur, Rural Route No. 5. 101t6

SOCIETY DOINGS 11 1-- - 1 11 • r . Music Section of Euterpean Club Will Give a May Party Tonight at tSCHIRMEYER HOME ». e Baptist Aid Will Meet With I. rs Mrs. Henry Betz—Othti er Social Items. a——— e “Bitter-Sweet." I A cynic gives the following ext cudable ‘bitter-sweet’' expresI slon: • “There is only one thing worse than the bitter woman, that is the woman who is too sweet." i i CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK., E Tuesday. Needlecraft —Vernia Smith. i Wednesday. Concord Aid —Mrs. C. D. Kunkel. Pythian Convention —Bluffton. " Thursday. Baptist Aid —Mrs. Henry Betz. U. B. Social —Adam Deam. Euterpean May Party—Mrs. F. M. Schirmeyer. C. W. B. M—Mrs. Will Parr. Loyal Men's Class —George Clem. Florhul de Purin—Mary Stultz. Friday. Orient—Mrs. Harry Helm. Oh last Sunday at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith, one and one-half miles south of Monroe, & most nappy event was celebrated, it being Mrs. Smith s twenty- ' fourth birthday anniversary. Mrs. Smith acknowledges that she was 1 completely surprised, when a few of her friends and relatives gathered in with well-filled baskets to remind her of her birthday. At noon a dinner was served, fit for a king. Although the day was gloomy, the happy occasion seemed to spread sunshine everywhere. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Smith, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, Mr. and Mrs. George Lett Mr. and Mrs. William Coppock, Mr. and Mrs. John Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. ' Perry Hunt and sons, Lester and Leland; Mr. and Mrs. Thamer DeWitt and daughter, Roxie; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith and sons, Lowell and [Doyle, and daughter, Ocy; Misses Merle Coppock, Iva, Nellie and Lottie Lett Leah Burkett, Daphna Hill. Bertha Smith; Messrs. Francis Fuhrman Thomas Coppock, Asa Smith, Oral. Dale and Dari Smith. The day was spent in music and games and a general good old-time chat was had by all. Mrs. Smith was the recipient of many useful present. Mrs, Fred ■ Smith baked the charming birthday cake. All departed in the afternoon, wishing Mrs. Smith many more such happy occasions. The Christian Endeavor of the United Brethren church is completing arrangements for a ten cent social to be given Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Adam Deam on South First street. The members expect to interest a large crowd and extend a special invitation to the public to be present The Ladies’ Aid society of the Baptist church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Henry Betz. A good attendance is desired. The music section of the Euterpean club will give a May party this evening at the home of Mrs. F. M. Schirmeyer. A delightful grid original entertainment nas been outlined and the party will doubtless be one of the most pleasant given by this society in some time. Mrs. Daisy Ballenger and daughter, Dolores, were entertained Sunday at the home of Mr. and 'Mrs. Dwight Brown, east of the city. Miss Vernia Smith will go to Wren, Ohio, to attend the commencement exercises Thursday evening, her cousin, Lloyd Callow, being one of the graduates. Mr. Callow, who is president of his class, will give the salutatory. Another of the twelve graduates of this year is Miss Opal C. Dudley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wynn Dudley, who are well known here. • The pedrp party and dance to be given this evening at the K. of C. hall will without doubt be well patronized and the members are looking forward to a, large number to be present to take part in this pleasant pastime. Mrs. Monroe W. Fitch and her sister, Mrs. Mary E. Newton, and Mrs. Newton’s daughter are attending the • CASTIMMB W PAOK fW»

L IKwdl. • BIG SUIT AND COAT SALE In this sale will be included all this season’s Choice, Styles, Fancy mixtures Tans and Blues. We’re going to make such reductions that will be of interest to every lady wanting suit or spring coat. SUITS AND COATS 'igg Regular $25.00 Suits $20.00 “ $22.50 “ $16.50 “ $20.00 “ $15.00 U ywj “ $17.50 “ $12.50 //\IW NOBBY SPRING COATS U// /I Regular $16.50 Coats $12.50 (Tis “ $13.50 “ $ 10,50 I | “ $12.50 “ $ 9-75 I “ $ 9.50 “ $ 7.75 I i “ $6.00 “ $4.50 II - , H There will be some exceptional values and you will be /I | well paid to call while stocks are complete. Just received new assortment stylish Dress Skirts in Veils, Serges and Pan- / x / z w amas. Prices from $4.50 and upwards. INIBLICK ANDCO. , IJ. X- I —— » -„_!L_!_!L. _ . .

FAMOUS IMPORTED BELGIANS. i Lou 31272. C<Aor, dark bay, star on i forehead; weight, 2,200 pounds. To | i insure a colt to stand and suck, sls. Parties parting with mares before known to be in real forfeit insurance. | Tout Bon 4297. Cosor, red roan; 411 year old; weight, 1900 pounds. To insure a colt to stand and suck, sls. Parties parting with mares before 11 known to be in foal forfeit insurance. I These two great horses were im- I ported by Frisinger & Sprunger of | Decatur, Ind. These two horses have I won a reputation as wonderful breed- 1 ers of both size and quality. Parties I wishing to Improve their stock should I inspect these two great sires. ! They will make the season of 1911 I at the barn of A. Q. Durbin on the I Laughery farm at Pleasant Valley, I Monroe township, at usual place. The I importers of these horses will say I that they contain as good breeding as I come from Europe. Breeders are in- j vited to see these horses before I breeding. Care will be taken to pre- j vent accidents but will not be respon- I sible should any occur. I PLEASANT VALLEY HORSE CO.. E. J. Cook, Pres.; D. C. Foreman. I Sec.; C. H. Lammiman, Treas. | Democrat Want Ads Pay.

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