Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 287, Decatur, Adams County, 8 December 1911 — Page 4

DAILY DEMOCRAT 1 Published Every Evening, Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW Q. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER —: —=—■■•. ■ mi- , ... ■ Subscription Rate* Per Week, by carrier.. 1* cents' Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mail, 2# cents Per Year, by mail $2.50 Single Cepies 2 cents Advertising rates mads known on applies tien. Entered at the postoftice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail. IT IS DIFFERENT The newspaper situation at Huntington brings vividly to mind the change and progress that has developed in newspaper making in the last few years. In the good old days a shoe box filled with type and a Washington hand press was all that was necessary to embark upon a successful career in the newspaper field. It is different now. The coming of the Mergenthaler linotype was closely followed by the introduction of com- : plicated and expensive newspaper : presses whose capacities range all the ! way to fifty thousand completed newspapers an hour. All this revolutionized the newspaper business, and the I publisher who did not keep pace with ■ the times was the fellow who got left i at the switch. The publisher who did I not recognize the sign of the times ; was compelled to wrap up a mighty | good chunk of capital, and then was ; compelled to work with unusual industry in order to make that capital earn a reasonable interest on the investment. Many succeeded and as many others failed. This tells the story and is the reason why good, strong party organs are combined into one strong newspaper and also ‘ why newspaper making is becoming I more and more a business instead of ; a political and party asset. Less than I ■.-. . . . ■ .- II * « •

/\ i miN' i\\ v x> < ' jLt -= I x 7 It 1 \ nS I \•X I \ \ x>*“'-v • I V / 11 I I 11 Copyright |9l ! /■ B\ MkHml*,Stuu Rochearr, N. Y. ■ Fellow Townsmen We want to tell you a little story at your convenience --a Mich-ael-Stern story. It’s about a remarkable clothes achievement and shows why we are able to outdistance all competition in Winter Suits and O’coats It’ll profit you. Come hear it. Suits and O’coats $6. to $25. Our complete stock of furnishings affords you a great selection of Xmas presents for Him. ->• Do It Now The Myers-Dailey Go. Clothiers & Furnishers 1

a year ago Huntington supported three daily newspapers, all of them | fairly good ones and well supported I by a city of twelve thousand, and a j county that is populated by enterprisj ing and popular business men. One I newspaper will now do the work and ! fill the mission of three, and aside | from politics it will doubtless fill that mission well. The most successful newspaper is the one that bends its energy toward printing the news of the day and expressing new and independent thought upon questions that are agitating the public mind. While buying your Christmas gifts, don’t fmget the poor friend or neighbor, to whom the rays of sunshine have been scattered the year past. It is what you give and not what you receive that makes you really and truly happy all over. It has been suggested that a petition by our citizens to the high chief of the Clover Leaf railway, might produce, during the next year, a modern depot. The good Lord knows we need it, and if a little Ticking of the shoes" will accomplish anything, let’s get our knees ready. The democratic primary is closing. But two days remain for the boys to do their work. The remaining hours I will be filled with honest efforts to I win, and the campaign which has ’ been free of any unfair methods I should be finished in the same man- ’ ner, as it do doubt will. HAND BETTER. Will Shoemaker, an employee of the Ward Fence company, who several days ago met with a mishap in some way, having his right hand tw’isted, was able today to remove the splints which held it in position, and is now able to move and use the in- ; jured member with much more ease i and expects to go back to work on i Saturday. n i Democrat Want Ads Pay.

: DOINGS IN SOCIETY 1 I Interesting Session Held by ‘ M. E. Missionary Ladies > Yesterday. t __ i , THE THIMBLE CLUB f . Entertained by Mrs. Roy Archbold—Other Social Events. I WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Friday. ■. Christian Aid—Mrs. Hany Helm. ’I Red Cross Seals. Put this seal with message bright, On all the mail you send. : Every penny helps the fight | The dread White Plague to end. — The lesson of the Christian Wo--1 men’s Board of Missions, on Jamaica, I was carried out in an interest- ’ ing way Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. M. Fisher, according to the program heretofore published the attendance being unusually large. After the lesson, the quarterly mis--1 sionary tea was in order, that being served at the table in the dining room. Mrs. Fisher was assisted in pouring the tea by her niece, Miss Mabel Weldy. The Ruth Circle of the Christian church held a splendid meeting Thursday evening with Miss Ada Stevens, a general social time, with delicious refreshments being in order. The circle decided to hold no more meetings until after the evangelistic services which begin January Ist, the Misses 1 Mildred and Vivian Dawson to be i hostesses next. — Besides the members of the Thim- : ble club, guests were Mesdames W. . L. Lehne, J. W. Tyndall, J. H. Heller. Earl Coverdale, Ward Snook and the Misses Bertha Heller and Schwartz, who were entertained in a pleasing way by Mrs. Roy Archbold Thursday afternoon, the usual needlework be ing in evidence, this being laid aside for the tempting refreshments served. Tile Needlecraft club was entertained delightfully by Miss Sue Mayer Thursday evening. While some bus--1 ied themselves with their sewing, othi ers talked, and vocal and instrumental music was rendered by the Misses ‘ Ruth and Naomi Mayer and others, i until the luncheon hour, w hen tempti ing refreshments were served. The next meeting will be the annual { Christmas party in two weeks, this ] to be given by Mrs. Martin Weiland. ! The Woman's Home Missionary so- ! ciety of the Methodist church was enI tertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs C. D. Lewton. who was assisted by Mrs. P. G. Hooper and Mrs. J. T. Merryman. An interesting review of the ■ year’s work was given in a paper by I Mrs. D. D. Heller, and there was a j good paper also by Mrs. J. D. Hale, a I good talk by Mrs. G. H. Myers and I others, with a vocal solo by Miss Marie Allison and a piano duet by the Misses Nellie Nichols and Vera Hower. The attendance was quite large, the ladies also conducting an exchange. A very enjoyable day was spent by a number of young ladies on Tuesday of this week at an old-fashioned car-pet-rag bee. held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Finley Bryan. The day was spent in sewing carpet rags and in pleasant conversation amt music. At noon a sumptuous dinner was served by Mrs. Bryan and daughter, Alta, to which each and every one did ample justice, including Iva Meyers. About 4 o’clock the rags were wound Into Jia Ils, all ainuuiiting to twenty five pounds, after which pop-corn and apples were passed around An unexpected and amusing incident took place in the living rooms a» the young lad'es were preparing to leave for their homes, when the tw r o faithful dogs of Miss Victoria Merriman and Mrs. Bryan got into a very serious fight over which should he the master of the house, frightening the girls Into every direction. The dogs were finally separated and Mrs. Bryan hid her dog in the bedroom. The girls recovered from their fright enough to thank Mrs. Bryan for the fine entertainment. Those present were the Misses Venora Tinkham, Victoria and Beryl Merriman, Iva and Frances i Meyers, Lulu Riff, Agnes Longenbarg- | er, Caryl and Fanny Baughman, Bessie Rhodes, Cora Young, Orpha Burkhart, Bertha Burnett, Cora Davies. Alta, Manola and Faye Bryan and Mrs. Emma Bryan.—(Contributed, by one who was there.) The Ladies’ Aid society of the St.

I CHRISTMAS WANTS ! ■ ■ 8 No matter whether you are looking for a present for Father Grandfath- ■ ’ig er, Uncle or Johny or whether it is wearing apparal tor your- | self, We have exactly what you want. is HE — — ~ ■ n ■ ss h « FUR CAPS $2.50 to $5.00 O " fe Handkerchiefs in Christmas boxes 25c to SI.OO ■ Combination sets Ties, Socks and handkerchiefs ft U? g 't -Im f Combination sets of belts and v, atch fobs 75c to $1 Um . '’* f < K M.’' / w. 4. ■/ ILklw S 3 Combination sets suspenders armband and gar- ■ £■—■■■■■■ Titers 75c to SI.OO WfcgbjF ■ "Ml* e B I * ’ Four par silk sox in Christmas boxes . .SI.OO 88 ■Ki WyA HQs* V QI IB Two “ “ “in “ “ • • SI.OO KJJ 5 » ■r IR BOp q ’•'« » All kinds and colored mufflers . . .25c to $2.00 | : | g El Christmas umbrellas $1.50 to $5 00 -VW \-4 &* w J-** ■’ L.- . ‘ ” H| Neckties in Christmas boxes ... 50c to SI.OO E Splendid assortment of suitcases and traveling . n I £ b ags ' ’ • sl-00 to SIO.OO a S Dress Gloves 50c to $3.50 v ■ E waBnHHHMHMr Brand new assortment of fancy vests sl. to $5. "-Jip - * s i ™ /Xy zs e iS Mens convertible collar overcoat $7.50 to $25 00 *** S Boys “ “ “ $2.00 to $.50 ■ s ■ s — — ■ Vance, Hite /VYackJiri ■ ■ CORNER EAST OF QOURT HOUSE iIBMBMWM—BM—■ B ElS—■■

Paul's Lutheran church of Preble met • j with Mrs. Daniel Bieberich Wednesday, when all kinds of sewing was 1 done. Dinner was served at 12 5 o'clock. Those present were Rev. and • Mrs. Kock, Mrs. Goede, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bieberich, Mrs. Will Jaeb- ! kef, Mrs. Marie Hoffmann, Grandma 1 Meier, Mrs. Susie Buuch, Mrs. Will ! Grote, -Mrs. Margaret Wefel Mrs • Christ Bieberich, Mrs. Will Macke, Mrs. Theodore Ewell, Mrs. Will Lin- ' nemcicr, Mrs. Koenemann, Mrs. Hen- ' ry Ehlerding. They next meeting will be held in January with Mrs. William ' J. Bieberich. 1 A very pleasant surprise party was hud at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilt ( l Ham Schuepp and family of Convoy. I Tuesday evening for their son, Leonard, the occasion being his twenty > first birthday anniversary. The sur--1 prise was a good success, having been , arranged by the family. A host of • his friends came in to enjoy the evenj ing. Sociable games, music and singing were the enjoyment of the evenk lag. A two course luncheon followed, r served by Mrs. William Sehnepp and - Ola Beard. The following guests . were present: Messrs. John Miller, s Francis Krick, Walter Cox, Ford i Stump, John Weaver, Francis Miller, c Huston Lee, Dee Murphy, Philip Lee. i Ollie Seteler, Cephas Lee, Leonard , Sehnepp, Henry, Dallas and Earl i- Sehnepp; Misses Othal Foley, Rilla i. Miller, Hazel Foley, Bessie Baxter, 1 Florence Miller, June Stump, Mildred ■ and Dorothy Sehnepp, Ola Beard, Cora il Dor aand Flossie Manley. Mr. and i- Mrs. Orval Foley and daughters, Eerie nice, Lucile and Mabel, and Mr. John g Quitsman of Gifford, ill. They all der parted at a late hour after having 1 had an enjoyable time, wishing Leonil ard many more and happy birthdays, s ; —Contributed. i-1 s Miss Clara Snyder of Magley, a stui> dent at Heidelberg colleger Tiffin, 0., 1. is at. home for her Christmas vacas tlon. She was the guest of Miss Lucy 5 Fruchte last night. ? The merchants of Decatur are I showing the progressive spirit this ! year by their liberal use of the col- • umns of the Democrat. It pays, and every fellow who gives ft a fair trial will agree. . I The Bowers block on Monroe street is being completed and will soon be ready for occupancy. The sma'le>I room is to be used by the Bowers I Millinery company while the larger one has not yet been leased.

HOW ABOUT THIS? (United Tress Service.) Washington, D. C.. Dec. B—(SpecialB—(Special ' to Daily Democrat)— Hill, republican, of Connecticut today told President Taft that there was no hope for a permanent tariff board during this session of congress. c— —— Democrat Want Ads Pay

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A Pitiable Case ' CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE a lawyer, entering his plea of guilty i After taking the things from Stu:D baum, Meyers got a livery rig and ■ drove to Van Wert for over Thanks-1 giving day, where he was apprehended ! I by the sheriff there, holding him until I Sheriff Durkin went over after him' ' last Saturday. i Licensed to wed: A.nna L. Passwa-! teis, born March 7. 1894, daughter of? George W. Pass waters, of New York ' j to red Asa E. Smith, born June 3.1 ( 1884, tarmer, son of Wiley and Sarah j Smith; Lena Neuenschwander, born March 27, 1861, daughter of Ferdinand Bieberstine, to wed Albert J. Miller, born December 4, 1866, son of Jacoh Miller. The bride was divorced in 1903 from her one former husband. 'Squire Stone officiated at both the weddings, that of the first taking! i place in the clerk’s office at 4:30,, ami that of the second at the Stone'

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office at 3:30 Thursday afternoon. William E. Gerding of Fort Wayne. Allen county clerk, was a business visitor here yesterday, and while here, 1 visited with his friend, County Clerk i James F. Haefling. H. M. Byllesley & Co., vs. Fort Wayne & Springfield R. R .Co., acI count, $300; amended bill of partiedI lars filed. Thomas F. Mulligan vs. Anna B. < Mulligan, divorce. D. D. Heller, special judge; verified motion by crossI complainant to compel plaintiff to comply with the order of the court. Lucinda J. Branyan et al. vs. Aseal Brookover et al., quiet title Answer by Stetzel, Pore and Rickert, separ ately, each in two paragraphs. Rule to reply to each separately. Second and third paragraphs of answer filed and December 11th is fixed as date for settling issues. Third paragraph of [answer by Aroal Brookover et al., tiled. Ruled to replv.