Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 304, Decatur, Adams County, 29 December 1911 — Page 4

D AIL Y DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rat's Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier ~. $5.00 Per Month, by mail 2b 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 mall THE NEW CHAIRMAN William A Kunkle, now democratic chairman of the Eighth district, is a native of Wells county, where he was born in 186 s. He was reared on a farm where he learned well the first lessons of life, industry and persistence, which have been the secrets of success, that has attracted much attention. When twenty-one years of age he was elected surveyor of Wells county, serving two terms. After retiring from office, which he filled with much credit, he entered the employ of the Cudahy brothers, then extensive contractors in the oil business, Mr. Kunkle having charge of their Indiana field. Within a few years he engaged in the oil business himself and has for years been well known over the state. He has always taken an interest in Indiana politics, and no man in the district Is better fitted for the position to which he was today elected. He is every inch a man, knows the duties of the office and will leave nothing undone to place the Eighth district in a class by herself. He is one of those tireless workers, a believer in the tenants of the democratic party, and the boys of the Eighth have a leader, of whom they may justly feel proud. As a member of the state committee he will rank high and his advice and opinions, will, we predict, be sought after, listened to, and followed. His selection today, without opposition, proves his standing over the district and he will find a loyal bunch of followers in every county. Two Adams county officials, James P. Haefling, who has served as clerk and H. S. Steele, who has performed the duties of recorder tor four years past, will retire from office Saturday. They do so with the record of having performed well those things demand-

td from th<*m as public servants. Whatever they may decide to do in the future, they will have the best wishes of their constituents here, who ate unanimous in saying to them, “well done, thou good and faithful.” It is pleasure to be able to say to these men that they have done all that could be expected from any man, aid their records will be pointed to with pride in the years to come. When one John C. Shaffer, of Chicago (street railroad manipulator), bought the interest of ban G. Reid (steel trust magnate) in the Indianapolis star and got it out of the hands of a receiver appointed by the federal court, he caused some one to write and to print in double leads, the state meni that the paper would be “inde pendent ” If you want to see just bow independent of everything— except the truth—the Star is, just read It for a day or two. And especially remember its recent articles on state fluaiicee under democratic administration. Tn all of the history of party politics there has been nothing quite so false and contemptible. The state tax levy, under republican administration, was 83.35 cents on the SIOO of assessed valuation. Under the present democratic administration the levy is 31.85 cents. This levy leaves approximately $300,000 a year in the pockets of the people, and also produces the same amount to be applied on the state debt, not a cent of w hich was paid during the last republican regime. tVelcome, boys of the Eighth, who do things. Every guest who came to Decatur today was welcomed, and he knew and felt that he was. Come again

Good for you, Billy Boy. You are ; i backed by a bunch of loyal friends who will aid you in making a great record in this district. The resolutions adopted by the con vent lon today endorse the work of the : | Indiana senators and congressmen, and the state administration, with i ' special mention of Mr. Adair, Mr. ElI lingham and Mr. Dehority. They ex1, press the belief in the future of de- - 1! mocracy, commend the action of the . [ state committee in endorsing G-overn-I I or Marshall as a candidate for pres- . i ident and otherwise pledge their faith 1 i in the party which is doing things. —j ■ — Affairs were never in better shape ; or th ? democrats of the Eighth dis- ! tri :t than ther are right now, and it 'should be easy sailing for all the counties. Each is well organized and with a man like Will Kunkle to lead them, the results should and will be , satisfactory. OTHER ELECTIONS Twelve Out of the Thirteen Districts Holding Conventions Today. — RUNDALL WINS FIFTH W. E. Longley of Noblesville Elected Chairman of the Ninth. (United Presa Service.) Indianapelis, Ind., Dec. 29 —(Special 1 to Daily Democrat) —Conventions are being held in twelve of the thirteen 1 congressional districts of Indiana this afternoon by the democrats for the ■ election of members of the state comi mitee. The interest centers in the Fifth district convention being held at Rockville. Rockville, Ind., Dec. 29—(Special ta 1 Daily Democrat) —James E. Rundall of ■ Greencastle was elected as a member . of the state committee from the Fifth , district this afternoon. He is a member of the Taggart-Fairbanks faction. ' reter M. Foley of Terre Haute, the retiring member of the state committee, was the Lamb factor. Frankfort, Ind., Dec. 29 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —W. E. Longley of Noblesville was this afternon elected as a member of the state committee from the Ninth District. Marion, Ind., Dec. 29 —(Special to

Daily Democrat)—Wade Robinson, who was shot by two boy bandits who entered his store at Landisville, near here last night, and robbed, died at noon today from his injuries. The youths have not as yet been caput, ed. The last seen of them was at VanBuren, where they boarded a train. GOOD MEETING ASSURED. Linn Grove People in General to Meet on January 6th. A large meeting will be held at Linn Grove, January 6th, at tne Evangelical church, for the benefit of the teachers, farmers and m< rchants of Linn Grove and vicinity. The meeting, which will be an all-day session, will be known as a Patrons’ meeting. Special addresses by several of the prominent merchants and farmers of Linn Grove will be given The program will consist of short speeches by Professor East and by J. A. Engle , on “The Farmer Roy in School;” “Relations of the Merchant to the Farmer," by J. L. North, and Homer Nelderhouser; and “How to Keep the Boy on the Farm.” by Attorney Miller qf Decatur and O. P. Shoemaker of Geneva. —Bluffton News. o , NOTICE TO POSTOFFICE PATRONS Monday, January 1, 1912, there will be no deliveries of mail by city or rural carriers. Office onen from 8 to 9 in the morning. W. A. LOWER, P. M. FEATURE FILM. Dante’s Inferno, which opens at the Star theater for Monday afternoon and Monday evening performance, has met with almost unparalleled success a* the theateres of both Europe and America. The same original production in every detail that played the Murat in Indianapolis and the Princess in Chicago early in the season, will be seen at the Star and crowded houses at every performance, can be safely predicted. Democrat/ Want Ads Pay

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Large Party Entertained at Home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fuelling. SIX O’CLOCK DINNER Given for College Students— Miss Marie Allison to Entertain. WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Friday. Mite Society M H. Church. I can easier teach twenty what were good to be done, than to be one of twenty to follow mine own teaching.—Shakespeare. The Presbyterian Missionary society at the home of Mrs. Jacob Atz Thurs- ’ day afternoon continued an interesting study. A narticle on the missioning study. An article on the missioni read by Mrs. T. M Reid, and the [ round table discussion on the work in Servia was lead by Mrs. John Schug. A duet by Gladys Graham and Lulu Atz was a part of the musical pro : gram. Refreshments were served, concluding the social period. The Evangelical Ladies’ Aid society elected officers Thursday afternoon at the home of Miss Eliza Spangler, as follows: President, Mrs. Fred Linn; vice president, Mrs. U. S. Cress; secretary, Mrs. E. B. Kern; treasurer. Miss Eliza Spangler. A report showing that the December section under the leadership of Mrs. Fred Linn, had made $30.57 in the month, was declared an excellent one, and plans for the year’s work ware outlined. A purely business session will be held next Thursday afternoon requiring the attendance of all. During the social hour, Miss Spangler served delicious refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Patterson gave a dinner party last evening, with covers laid for the following guests; Mrs. Nettie Schrock, Will and Bess Schrock, Mrs. Julia Moses and daugh ter, Annette; Dr. and Mrs. Fred Pat-

terson, Mrs. G. H. Myers and daughters of this city, Robert Schrock of New York City and Mrs. Oren Smith of Indianapolis. Miss Marie Allison was pledged to membership in the Tri-Kappa sorority at the meeting held this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Myers entertained at dinner Thursday for Mrs. C. K. Bell and children of Lima, Ohio. The Girls of the True Blue are holding an interesting meeting this afternoon at the home of Miss Huldah Mutschler. Pete Mutschler of Chicago was the guest of honor at a six o’clock dinner party giv -1 Thursday evening by Mr., and Mr- i' ter Kirsch. Other guests were Mrs. Susannah Mutschler, Fred Mutschler and family and Pau' T’.vir.-, king. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ainsworth, who just recently moved to the old home stead of David Shaffer, entertained fifty-six of their relatives and friends for a Christmas dinner. Those present were Messrs. Jacob Heath, Irwin Shaffer, Jesse Hill, Troutner. Waller Springer, Harvey Holl, William Ehresman, Owen Davis, Forest Bunner, Eber Heath, Mr. and Mrs. John Troutner and son, Eugene: Mr. and Mrs. Rauley Smitley and daughter, Melvina; Mrs. Rebecca Bunno-. Mrs. William Bunner, Mrs. Katie Middleton, Mrs. Delila Heath and son, Sanford; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ehresman, Mr. and Mrs. Almond Shaffer. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. Sephus Melrhi. Mr. and Mrs. Wil , Ham Heath, Mis. John Miller and son, Victor; Miss Mary Troutner, Grace j Shaffer, Mabie Melchl, Letha Shafter, Bertha Bunner, Agnes Shaffer, Zelda Melchi, Ada Heath, Lucile Shaffer. Gladys Bunner, Elma Bitner, Bertha Heath, Aldine Bunner, Cleo, Gifford, Vernon and Glendoras Bunner, Russell and Cecil Melchi, Curtis and Doris Heath, Gayl Ainsworth. The day was spent in songs and music. All departed at a late hour, thinking Mr. and Mrs. Ainsworth royal entertainers.—Contributed. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Steele and daughter, Jeanette, were guests Wednesday evening of Mr. anu Mrs. John Stewart at 6 o’clock dinner. Mrs. J. P. Haefling entertained the ladies of the Afternoon club Thursday afternoon. The home still has its pretty Christmas greens adorning the mirrors, chandeliers, domes and archways, and the Christmas suggestion was also carried out in the serving of refreshments. Prizes in pedro, the

1 game of the afternoon, were won by ' Mrs. Charles Christen, Mrs. Louis Holthouse, Mrs. Charles Voglewede ' and Mrs. J. B. Meibers. Out-of-town | guests were Mrs. E. 11. Kilbourne of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Tom Haefling of Indianapolis. Alva Baker was given an agreeable birthday surprise at his home west of the city by a large number of; , friends. Mr. and Mrs. D. F Leonard entertained at a 6 o’clock turkey dinner • . Wednesday evening, the affair being [enjoyed by the following guests: H. [E. Butler and family, Willis Fonner and family, Sam Fuhrman and family and Miss Esther Evans. Music by i the Misses Esther Evans and Helen i Fonner passed the after-supper hours i delightfully. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. H Kohn on Wednesday evening, December 27th, at 7 o’clock, occurred the marriage of Mr. Clyde Death of Decatur and Miss Susie Mathewson of near Decatur. Also, at 7:30, Mr. El- ; mer A. Stetler and Miss Cecil Foltz of I ; Willshire. The former couple w ill ! make their home in Decatur and the I latter in Wren. Both couples have tne I 1 i best wishes of their many friends The Baptist Ladies’ Aid met with I Mrs. L. T. Jones at the parsonav I Thursday afternoon, the president, Mrs. John Chronister, lead in the de votional service, with prayers also, b> Mesaames Everett, Jones and Winner A goodly number was in attendance '• and in the social time that followed ' : refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. S. E. Hite in two weeks, when the annual election will be held. Miss Marie Allison will entertain a I few friends at cards Saturday evening In honor of Miss Frances Dugan, who is at home from Vassar college for her holiday vacation. — Miss Frances Dugan will entertain the Tri-Kappa sorority Saturday after- ; I noon. The palatial country home of Mr. > and Mrs. Charles Fuelling, northeast of the city was ablaze with good cheer . Thursday evening, when Mr. and Mrs. . Fuelling and daughters, Amelia and . Clara, entertained a company of about

fifty friends. A large number drove out about 7:30 o’clock from this city and joined those already assembled at the Fuelling home. A table, sump tuously filled with delicious viands, such as only the hostess and her daughters can prepare, was awaiting the company, and after partaking thereof, music, games and other amusements whiled away" the hours. Christmas bells and decorations still adorned the home and made the seen' a cheery one. Among those present were Caroline Dowling, Louis Brak" Lydia Miller, Let and Ode Fu’len | kamp, Amelia and Agnes Weber, Mr rie, Amelia and Clara Fuelling, Lydi ■ Getting, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuelling l Edwin Fuelling, of Woodburn. Ind • I Glen Zook, of Michigan, Joe Goetz o Fort Wayne, Otto Fuelling, Edwit Fledderjohann, Will Hobroek, Fritz Schurger, Charles Lose, Leo Weber, Tony Hackman, Joe Klrtzberger, Wi'l Johns, Herb and Fritz Fullenkamp. The Sunday school of the German Reformed church will meet on next Tuesday evening at the church, nt which time business of much importance will come up before the members of the class. In connection with the many problems the election of offleers is scheduled to take place. Arthur Holthouse and Francis Schmidt gave a 6 o’clock dinner part . Thursday evening at Holty’s Case in honor of France Confer of Indianapolis and the following college chums John Colmon of Union City, Charles McArdle of Monroeville, Leo Bierk meyer of Delphos, Ohio; William Butler of South Bend, Harold Moran of Huntington, Joseph Lili of Fort Wayne. A pleasant affair was the meeting ul the Bachelor Maids Thursday evening at the hpme of Miss Rose Tunnclier, it being the first meeting for some weeks. "Five Hundred' was the evening's amusement, prizes being awarded to Miss Vera Ehinger and Mrs. E. H. Kilbourne of Fort Wayne. A tempting luncheon was served by the hostess. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Tom Haefling of Indianapolis, Mrs. E. H. Kilbourne and Miss Blanche Harshberger of Fort Wayne. o— Ben Amrine left for Ohio City today. UNION MEETS. The union will meet next Monday night for the purpose of organizing fully and will have J. C. Werkman of Fort Wayne present, who will take the necessary steps to have a charter from the American Federation of Labor, given to the local union. C ■ — — Democrat Want Ads Pay

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