Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 295, Decatur, Adams County, 18 December 1911 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday by THE 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 mail 2a cents Per Year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail. So far no one has given us the information as to how much milk could be secured within a radius of six miles of Decatur. This fact has to be known before any one can knowingly take up the condensory proposition. Have you figured out one little thing to do for some more unfortunate persons, who would appreciate a gift ' more than one who has plenty. If each one would do something of this ' kind, aside from planning for “the folks’’ we would all be happier. A week from today you will have , opened your stocking and received the surprise. If you have put off any of the early shopping you should get busy at once, and from what the merchants say, there will surely be something doing this week. The business reports for last week, due no doubt to the miserable weather, was only about half what was expected. Mr. Lockwood, of Marion, says Chairman Lee is a traitor and favors ousting him from his place as the head of the state committee. The Star has sent inquiries to the chairmen over the state and the replies are somewhat mixed. Adams county’s chairman had nothing to say on the subject, but we don’t blame him. It looks a little like “h— if you do and h — if you don’t.” MRS. CAMPBELL DIED SUNDAY. Mrs. Sylvester Campbell, a well known lady of Blue Creek township, died early Sunday morning. Since the birth of a child two months ago, she had been in poor health unit an attack of pneumonia hastened the end. She was aged about thirty-five years and is survived by the husband and five children. The funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Union U. B. church. John P. Steiner of the south part of the county was numbered among the business callers here this morning, returning at noon to his home.

O EASY TO SETTLE the CHRISTMAS GIFT w k^ J W fa' z question for boys '5 here! Fwß 1 g V‘ What shall we I Tv & x gj ve boys? Don’t need to worry about that not with this boys store filled with desirable practical things O'coats Suits Hats Cops (doves Handkerchiefs Jeweirv Neckties and a score of other things. Come in and let us show you what boy’s want. I The Myers-Dailey Go. ■ Clothiers & Furnishers ;

DOINGS IN SOCIETY “Johnny Doubter” is Name of Presbyterian Christmas Cantata. ON SUNDAY EVENING Notice of Social Gatherings of the Week—Christmas Festivities. The Christmas tree is rooted deep in love, Its verdant branches tower far above; Its fruits are emblems of a fairer clime, Its odors whisper of a happier time. i Tis planted in all lands to spread and grow, 1 And faith and hope among its treasures glow, Till the green Life Tree in our midst * shall stand, And earth once more becomes an | Eden land. —From “Christmas Chimes.” 1 The rank is hut the guinea's stamp, The man’s the gowd for a’ that! —Robert Burns. I I Mrs. Albina Fansler and Mr. John Bailey, both of DeKalb county, Indiana, were married at the home of Mr. i Barney Heffelfinger, five miles south I of Garrett, Ind., on Thursday, Dec. 14,! at 6 p. m„ by Rev. E. A. Bunner, pas-1 tor of the Methodist Episcopal church,, Huntertown, Ind., in the presence ol ; Mr. and Mrs. Barney Heffelfinger and | family, Marie, Iva, Vanell, Laurie. | Ruth and Taft: Mrs. Rebecca Heffelfinger, Miss Cyntha Thompson, Mr. George Kelley and son, Harry. After the ceremony a bountiful wedding supper was served. The bride and groom are well known and will be at home to their friends in the near future at the residence at Old Stoner’s Mill. —Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. Miss Frances Laman, a student at | Glendale college, is at home for a | three weeks’ holiday vacation. * Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Porter of south > of the city had as their guests Sun-| day Mrs. Mary Hoskinson of Geneva, Clarence Davis and Guy Steele of' Pleasant Mills. The Rev. Goodwin and daughter. Miss Olive Goodwin, were guests of the Henry Baughman family at Mon-: mouth at dinner today. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lee had as their < guests over Sunday, Messrs. W. E. i Baxter and Dick Judkins of Delphos. Ohio. At a dinner party given Sun day noon other guests were Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Laman and daughters, Neva and Naomi, and the Misses Edna Hoffman and Jean Lutz.

All little folks of the city who are inclined to be doubtful about Santa Claus should go to the Presbyterian Sunday' school entertainment Sunday evening and be convinced with “Johnny Doubter." This is the subject of the bright little cantata to be rendered by the Sunday school children on that evening, and will prove without a doubt that Santa really exists. A real Santa will appear, and also all the delightful people of Mother Goose about whom we have heard. The words and music of the cantata bristle with wit and bubble with fun, and the entertainment will be the best ever. The cast will be announced later. The W. R. C. and its helpers’ club today shipped to the hospital at the state soldiers' home at Lafayette, a box of jellies for a Christmas gift, the same being donated by the kind people of the city, and will be most highly appreciated by the recipients. Mrs. Martin Weiland will entertain the Needlecraft club Thursday evening, this being their regular Christmas exchange evening. Mrs. J. W. Tyndall will entertain the Shakespeare club Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Charles Dugan having the paper. THIRTEEN KILLED. Passenger Train Run in Two Sections —One Crashes Into Other. (United Press Service.) Odessa, Minn., Dec. 18 —(Special to Daily Democrat) — Ten persons i w'ere killed in a wreck on the Chicago, St. Paul and Milwaukee railroad here I today. Ten or more other persons I were seriously injured. The wreck re- | suited from a collision of the second 1 section of passenger train No. 18 i from Seattle, crashing into the first section, which had been stopped by signal. The rear car of the first section was telescoped and the car next to it was badly damaged. The ten dead were occupants of this car, as were also most of the injured. The seriously injured were at once rushed to hospitals at Orponville, Minn. The railroad officials attribute the i wreck to the failure of the telegraph i operator to set the signal against the | second division. ASK TO REPORT. i The Elks’ lodge, which is noted for i its charity, will this year, according to its long-established annual cus- ■ tom, distribute to the needy of the city, baskets of good things from which the Christmas feast will be ' spread on a table that would otherwise be scantily supplied, if not. in deed bare. The lodge has appointed committees to prepare for the distributions of the same, and any' one knowing of a needy family, is re(.nested to please notify Roy Archbold, Milt Hower or D. E. Smith and the same will at once be placed on the roll of those in line for a Christmas basket. Each basekt will contain a chicken in addition to the other good things necessary to a good dinner. STREET CAR COLLISION. (United Press Service.) Leavenworth, Kans., Dec. 18 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Two persons were killed and fifteen injured today in a head-on collision between two trolley cars on the Kansas City and Leavenworth lines near Wolcott, Kansas. BASKET BALL GAME. A base) t hall game is scheduled for ! Tuesday evening, 8:15 o'clock, at Por I ter s hall, this city, between the Bluff ! ton Phi Deltas and the Decatur Hoosiers. -— ■ — — ■ — POSTOFFICE RUSH ON. ■ ■■■*■■ ■ The Christmas rush at the postoffire began last Saturday in earnest, and will increase day by day until Christmas when it will again begin to diminish. The postoffice employees stated that all who would expediate matters should, on registered letters include the name of the county in the address, thus saving the time required by the postmaster in looking it up. It would help both the sender and the postoffice employees. SPECIAL ATTENTION. The attention o r all Pythian Sisters is called to the fact that the meetinc which was scheduled for this evening at the hall has been postponed indefinitely. Further notice as to the meeting will be given. — - Omer Butler, whose school is threatened with smallpox, and it was 'nought would have to be closed, returned this morning to ascertain as io the condition of affairs, and the number of pupils to return for duty.

CHRISTMAS LETTER. i Annual Orphans’ Appeal of Bishop Al-' ending Read Sunday. The annual Christmas appeal of the | bishop was read Sunday, following the | i late mass at the St. Mary’s church, j according to the prescribed custom pi \ the bishop, and reminding the faithi ful of the great need of charity to be j bestowed upon those less fortunate I . than we, and the time of the year . when our donation to the orphans , should be most liberal. The annual collection for the orphans of the diocese will be taken at all the masses on Christmas day, the benefits to go to , the two institutions which are being . maintained by the Fort Wayne diocese —the St. Joseph’s at Lafayette for girls, and the St. Vincent's, for boys., at Fort Wayne—there being now 220 . children in the two homes, and the ' current expenses for the past year i amounted to over SIB,OOO. K. OF C. MEETING. Knights of Columbus members are requested not to forget the regular meeting which will be held this even- [ . ing, when the presence of all mem-1 bers is expected for the evening. A number of business questions will be up for discussion and the meeting will I be an important one. o ATTENTION! The memb’ers of the Sunday school | classes of Mrs. Joe McFarland and Miss Mayme Kitson are requested to meet at the church at 2 o’clock Tuesday'afternoon in order to practice for I Christmas. o. I MADE BIG FARM DEAL. I The P. K. Kinney Real Estate ( company on last Saturday, December. 15, sold the David Steele farm of 102, acres, located one-half mile east of Peterson, to Philip Schirack of Jay county. Mr. Schirack certainly got a bargain. The price paid was 11,500, and it is one of the best farms in Kirkland township. ,_o Scott Bixler of Delphos, Ohio, was. a business visitor here today. -- o— — I NOTICE. Our store will be open evenings until Christmas. M. FULLENKAMP. “SIXTONS OF : ! I CANDY AND NUTS Jl’ I I J Has Arrived At Our Store • I For The Holiday Trade. 1 I ( Get Our Prices 1 Special Attention Paid To ORDERS For Churches Ard Schools 5 , Give Us Your Order, - 1 i I SCHLICKMAN’S

BOSSE OPERA HOUSE Thursday Dec 21 POSITIVELY THE LARGEST AND BEST iCOLLIER’S j Colossal Production of i Uncle Tom's Cabin I Produced on a Scale of Magnificence Unequaled by any j Similar Organization 2-Bands--White and Colored—2 . A Complete and Elaborate Scenic Equipment. Augmented Orchestra. Alabama Jubilee Singers. A Really Meritorious Cast of Dramatic Artists. Watch for the Monster Street Parade Popular Prices 25-35 and 50 Seat Sale Usual Place

n innnooaooi People Appreciate Practical Gifts D Gaudy tinseled gee-gaws once filled the bill but with the man oi woman of 1 today its the practical usefulness of the gift that counts. We ve bought heavy J O to get low prices and we have them. Our prices cannot be equalled no matter Q O where you go. 2 D We’ve cut glass, latest patterns, great values-look this line over. Alumi- Il num and nickel wear, practical pieces, practical sizes, practical prices. O Carpet sweepers. Silverware, Skates, Guns, Sleds, Air rifles, Watches, Vel- O Docipedes and Wagons. These gifts are practical economical and will be appreciated. We invite your j 1 11 comparisions of our goods with that of others. Laman and Lee Sellers Os Good Goods at Low Prices XI 11

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Z-J 9i £ ■ Li■ w ■ t V- ' JEM—re “ / Christmas presents that never grow old. A box of cigars means as much to a man as a box of the finest candy means to a woman and men who smoke love the “White Stag” cigar like children love candy. Cigars carry Christmas cheer. In boxes 12-25-50-100 r or sale by all dealers.

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