Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 164, Decatur, Adams County, 13 July 1911 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Bunday By BECATUI DE HOC IAT CBM PANT LEW & ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 19 <*cti Per l eer, by carrier 15.00 Per Month by mall 26 cento Per Year, by mail 12.50 Single Coplee 2 cento Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur. Indiana, ae second-class mail matter TAKES BICYCLE TRIP. Raymond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gass, left this morning for Port I Wayne on his wheel, w here he will J join his cousin, Bernardo Weeimantle. of Elwood, at the home of Mr. > Carr. From Fort Wayne they will continue their trip into Ohio, where, they will visit until Saturday. The trip will no doubt be a delightful one for the boys, especially since the weather man has given cooler weather. n —■ — The postal savings bank which opened Monday has been doing business every day. and the outlook is quit) encouraging. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Brandyberry and daughter, Miss Eva, have gone i to Bryant, where for several days they will be the guest of relatives. Mrs. J. F. Lachot and daughter, Miss Lilah, left today for Apple Creek, Ohio, where they will make a several' days' visit with relatives there. Dwight left early this morning on his motorcycle and will join his mother and sister upon tbeir arrival there. ... , u CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank the physicians { and their wives and our friends and neighbors for the kindness and sym-' pathy extended to us in our sorrow Respectfully, DR. McMILLEN. MINNIE P. ORVIS. GRANDMA FERRY. Democrat Want Ads Pay.

COME WHILE THE PICKINGS GOODj This month we’ve tagged all summer wearables for sire and son at greatly reduced prices. g f ~ just A TIF* I A waiting man gathers no bargains. Strike now while the news is hot and our time is all your own. § Suits Worth $13.50 and $15.00 go at - <9,75 SHIRTS I ® " 'Xw UfjION SUITS $1.50 Mercerized and Madras Shirts, separate collars sE —, |3.(0 Union Suits new 12.39 to mutchsl.l9 B Suits Worth $16.50 and SIB.OO goat - <l9 45 z-tWx 5 I * • I \ \ m Ivx ,50c Union Suits now 42c Work Shirts 45c set ■ I»w r\r\ JkA two piece garments ?> Suits Worth $20.00 and $21.00 go al- $|5.00 AW\ FS===* STOKE OWN EVENINGS I Suits Worth $22.50 and $25.00 go at - CIX.OO Vj T /> k/ /“ t Wt rn Men’s and Young Men’s suits a little <CQ '7£ 1 iSn FOUSCtS Oui ij, m,,, .. nt | rOtISCTS g g 1 V short of the present style, sizes 30 to 36 A 25 per cent Reduction 1 3 iin < q per cent reduction on all boys and I | S children’s suits \ 2o per cent Reduction | g I i i —-——l ® ' \\ On all Men’s and Boy’s • o g SPECIAL ft — E 1 W' You know from our past sales that the values offered were strictly as represented, and in this sale there will be no exception to our rule of guar anteeing every article irrespective of price. Come and see for yourself just what this sale means. The mercnandise sold during this sale will be sold J|v(PF]MAr strictly for cash. We do this because we think the prices are deserving of it. ' O B DECATUR Z I f T_rC K 7T\Z |h O ATT P'V’ LEADING | P INDIANA JL 1 JLVI I Lux xl.l J—/J—J 1 CLOTHIERS g

SOCIAL DOING William Jackson Host at Dinner to Presbyterian Aid Society IN CHURCH PARLORS Mrs. Fred Heuer Entertains —Decatur Girls Guests of Mrs. Kilbourne. Life Lines. If you get what you want when you want it. you won’t want what you get very long.—John Emery White. WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Thursday. Helping Hand —Reformed Church Evangelical Aid —Mrs. Henry Fuhrman. Friday. Musical and Lawn Fete —Christian Church. Mite Society—Mrs. W. H. Fledderjohann. A goodly number of the members of the German Reformed Ladies’ Aid sosiety responded to the call of the regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Fred Heuer Wednesday afternoon, where special efforts were made to make the home cool and inviting on a warm summer’s day. Cool branches of elm boughs were used in adorning the walls and stairway balustrade, and asparagus ferns were twined gracefully around the chandeliers, in which the electric lights glowed brilliantly, the blinds being closed to keep out the sun. In the parlor, a bowl of nasturtiums adorned the center table, while daisies were the charming floral decorations of the dining room. In the living room an electric fan from the chandelier kept cool breezes blowing, and under this was a table from which Miss Adella Sellemeyer dispensed iced lemonade as the guests entered. The session proper was held on the lawn, where comfortable seats bad ben arranged. The collec-

tion amounted to the goodly sum of 111.05. The cociety decided to contribute the sum of 13.50 for the purchase of apron material, from which the Helping Hand society will make aprons, these to be donated as usual m a gift from both orders to the orphan's home In Fort Wayne, where they will be placed on sale at their anniversary day celebration in August. Mrs. C. Vogt, president of the society, who recently returned from Jonesboro. Ark., where she spent several months, attended Wednesday, this being her first meeting since her return. Refreshments. carrying out the colors of pink and white, were served during the afternoon. The wedding of Miss Lucile Fleming and Mr. Otto Hake took place on Wednesday. July 5. at Hesse Cassel. The Rev. Max Bensinger celebrated the I nuptial mass at 8 o'clock at the St. I Joseph's Catholic church. The attendi ants were Miss May me Fleming, a sister of the bride, and the groom s , brother, Mr. John Hake. The bride wore an elaborate gown of white embroidered net hung over delicate blue silk. Swansonia blossoms caught the | veil in her hair and she carried a shower of bride’s roses and feme The honor maid wore a frock of sheer white and the two small sisters of ! the bride, who served as flower girls, were dressed in dainty white frocks and carried pink roses. At the close of the ceremony the bridal party and a tew intimate friends went to the home of the bride, where a wedding breakfast w-as served. The bride was formerly a professional nurse and has held many positions in the northern part of the state. Mr. and Mrs. Hake will make their home on Mr. Hake's farm near Hoagland.—Fort Wayne News. Announcement was made today of an approaching marriage that has been expected for some time by the many friends of the young couple, who will plight their troth. The ceremony will take place on September 20th which will unite in marriage Miss Elva Randall, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs Frank Randall, living in Lancaster township, near Craigville. and Mr. Daniel T. Brinneman of this city. The ceremony w ill take place at the home of her parents, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends and the young couple will have arrange-

ments completed to commence housekeeping In this city immediately. The prospective bride and groom are two of the county’s esteemed people. Miss Randall has been employed for some Ume as an operator at the Craigville telephone exchange, which position she will resign soon. Mr. Brinneman is the well known young real estate agent of this city, in charge of the former J. W. Tribolet agency. The announcement will be received with pleasure by the many friends of the couple.—Bluffton Nows. The Alpha Sigma Chapter of the Kappa Kappa Kappa held a business meeting with Miss Bessie Boyers Wednesday evening, regular routine matters coming before the sorority. The next meeting will be Tuesday evening. July 25th, with Miss Fanny Frisinger. Miss Jean Lutz, superintendent of the cradle roll department of the Presbyterian Sunday school, will entertain the babes at a party in the church parlors Thursday. The second convention of the association of clubs of the Thirteenth congressional district opened today at Westminster hotel Winona Lake. Mrs. Lew G. Ellinghams name appears on the program of the congress. Mrs. E. H. Kilbourne of East Berry street has as her guests for the week the Misses Mayme and Ada Deninger, Bertha Voglewede and Misses Eleanor Forbing and Rosa Conter of Decatur, Ind—Fort Wayne News The Ladies' Aid society of the United Brethren church which was to have met today with Mrs. George Chronister, was postponed until some future date. Miss Ethel Lindsley of Ohio City was a dinner guest Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Teeple and daughter. Sam Long of Dayton. Ohio, arrived Wednesday and was the guest over aight of John Kiracofe. A large company of friends helped Miss Marie Foos celebrate her sixth birthday anniversary Tuesday afternoon at the home of her parents. Mr. end Mrs. Andy Foos, on Fifth street.

where games of all kind*, dear to the hearts of the little ones. with dainty refreshment* coming later, were in order. A host of good birthday wishes were showered upon Miss Merle The guests included the following: Frederic Foos. Cedric Voglewede. Margaret Moran, Margaret Mylott, Esther Miller, Cecelia Miller. Catherine Chris ten. Earl Christen. Gerald Mylott, Jerome Mylott, Gerald and Carrol Cole. Helen and Earl Gass A fitting climax to a most success ful year's work was given the Presbyterian Ladies' Aid society Wednesday afternon in the church parlors, when Will Jackson, the esteemed custodian, and member of the church, entertained the members and a few friends at a dinner. During the afternoon the ladies held their regular business session in the auditorium, planning for the opening of the season's work, after a vacation in July and August, and then the large doors were opened and the ladies, led by the president. Mrs. Ell Meyers, were ushered into the parlors adjoining, where the dinner was given. The boat, Mr. Jackson, stood at the door and received his guests in a cordial manner as they entered the dining room, and took their places at three long tables extending the length of the room, covers being laid for forty on the faultlessly appointed tables. The napery was immaculate and the service fine. Low, broad bowls of pungent nasturtiums were set at intervals down the center of the table, variety and balance being given by the exquisite, tall vases o* cool-looking green, in which were placed stately stalks of lilies and broad, shapely lily leaves. Favors were sweet peas and soft-eyed pansies. The minister, the Rev. Gleiser, was given place at the head of the table and said grace, after which a sumptuous dinner, in three courses, was served, the menu being: Roast Chicken Dressing New Potatoes Peas Beans Creamed Onions Pickled Eggs Beets Cold Slaw Pickles Bread Butter Jellies Pie Ice Cream Iced Tea Lemonade Coffee Assisting in the preparation and serving of the dinner were Mrs. H. S. Michaud. Mrs. Laura Jackson, and the

raoc^o HARVEST BARGAINS For those who need hardware-or any of the > goods usually sold in hardware stores, we invite your comparision o f our fcoods and the goods handled by other stores. Our many years success are due wholly to our refusal to handal anything i but the very best quality-whether it be nails or ■ machines. Our customers must be satisfied, always We have genuine price reductions on H many articles this month-distinct savings for U O you. 2 LAMAN & LEE | L J Hnr"—n OP CIOES——I OEa

Misses Laura Alban, Lulu AU. Ireta Jackson. Ruth Patterson, Alice Dailey, Naomi Dugan and Gladys Meyers. Mr Jackson proved himself a host of the highest class and everywhere are heard praises for the excellent manner in which he entertained the la I dies. »■ — ~~ MEETING vr 8 I OCKHOLDERS. Notice is hereby given that the an nual meeting of stockholders of the Old Adams County bank will be held at their tanking house. Decatur, Indiana, at 10:00 o'clock a. m., on Tuesday. August 1- 1311. for the purpose of electing seven di rectors to serve for the ensuing year and to transact such other business as may come before them. 156-ltno. E. X. EHINGER, Cashier .•o — — FOUND—A uoat, near Geo. Zimmerman farm. See Sloan Meyers, No. 9, describe coat, and pay for this ad. 163*3 - • DEMOCRAT WANT ADS'

PUBLIC SALE. Notice is hereby given that on Saturday, July 15th, at 3 o’clock, at the Schafer building, first door nertii cf Myera-Doiley store, Decatur, Ind. the undersigned will mH at public auction the luuowing property to-wl’ One sideboard, 1 book case, 1 dining table, 1 dressing table, 1 chiffonier, 1 couch, 2 Iron beds, complete, 1 piano, 1 beating stove, 1 coefc stove, ] ga*, line stove, and other household articles. Terms—Cash. I«lt5 M. D PILLARS NOTICE TO BRICK LAYERS. The undersigned will receive bub tor the brick work on the Evangelic;! church at Linn Grove. Ind , on July 11. 191.1, each bid to be accompanied by a certified check of >100.90. The right to reject any and all bid* is reserved BUILDING COMMITTEE. 163t3 A. A. Yordy, Sec’j.

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