Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 4, Decatur, Adams County, 4 January 1912 — Page 2

DAIL Y DEM O CRAT 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, l y mail 2o 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. As predicted, Bernard Korbly was today elected democratic state chairman of Indiana, the committee voting unanimously for him. His selection is entirely satisfactory to every leader of the party. He is a hustling, vigorous democrat, who knows the game, has the confidence of all the rank and file, and will do his utmost for a grand victory next November. The dispatches from the east leave no doubt that the republican party is “nearer the rocks” than it has been at least any time in recent years. After all, the observations at Washington only support the conclusions reached from the local observations in different parts of the country. It is evident, that, no matter who is nominated at Chicago, he can not get the full support of the party—lndianapolis News. “Fighting Bob” Evans, rear admiral of the United States navy, and one of the most popular Americans doing sea service, died Wednesday afternoon after two hours’ illness with acute indigestion. He was a brave officer, and had the respect of not only his men, but of the people of the United States in general. He was a native of Virginia, but nevertheless did valiant service for the north during the civil war, while a brother laid down his life for the confederacy, T " "* It is declared by the eastern correspondent of a republican paper that i there is a “complete break between President Taft and former President Roosevelt. Not only are their political relations severed, but personal correspondence between them has ceased. They have reached the parting of the ways,” As Roosevelt nominated Taft, and as Taft has not varied greatly from tho so-called Roosevelt's "policies,” the inference is that the most audacious political fakir of the age hopes to be again nominated for the presidency. CENSUS REPORT. A litle son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown of the west -.art cf the city. All are getting along well. The stent visited the Madison house this morning, leaving a fine eight and a half-pound boy for Mrs. A. G. Harper, daughter of Mrs. Harvey Hayslip, landlady of the Madison House. FOR SALE—I 3-year-old work mare, In foal. Price, $75, If sold soon. Inquire of R. N. Runyon, one-half mile north of Schnepp schol house. 297t6 LOST—Men's kid gloves, underknitted ones. Finder leave al Everett & Hite's grocery.

Wil - - ————— ■ J - M J*» l a 1 fc * I | \ 7 OU can’t afford to pass the opportunity to supply your Boy with a Suit' 1 or Overcoat at these prices during our sale. '-f'JT Boys’ Overcoats Boys’ Knickerbocker $$ ■M|| uits rSK' $1.75 Overcoats, now $1,17 « .., - n o .. M $2.50 Sluts, now S L67 111 2./o Overcoats, now 1.84 „ i-nn x 3.50 Suits, now 2 38 " A WvUU-Mij 3.50 Overcoats, now 2.38 r " SO • 4.00 Overcoats, now 2.67 Suits, now 3.00 F n 1 WwijmW * * ii\ Overcoats, now 3.34 5.50 Suits, now 3 6 7 ■jP 5.50 Ovrcoats, now 3.67 6.50 Suits, now 4.34 llf 6.50 Overcoats, now 4.34 7.50 Suits, now 5.00 jf 1 1$ 7.00 Overcoats, now 4.67 ann c..\ ft s** ’ 0.00 Suits, now 5 34 The Myers-Dailey Company I

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Mrs. Joseph Rumschlag Gave Birthday Dinner—Entertains Ladies. FOUR IN ONE Was Celebration of Birth Anniversaries at Jay Cline Home. A New Year’s Wish. i. “Thine own wish, wish I thee in every place.” Tuesday. Methodist Brotherhood. Wednesday. Concord Aid. Shakespeare—Mrs. D. M. Hensley. Thursday. Entre Nous —Esther Sellemeyer. German Reformed Sunday School. Bachelor Maids. Needlecraft —Etta Mallonee. The Historical club continued its interesting study at the home of Mrs. L. C. Miller Tuesday evening, Mrs. Eley having an excellent paper on “What the Boers Are Doing.” It happened that the January meet of the Concord Ladies' Aid society and the birthday anniversary of the hostess, Mrs. S. S. Magley, of Monmouth, coincided Wednesday, and the occasion was therefore unusually pleasing Forty-two comprised the guest list, and after the devotions which were lead by the president, Mrs. L. N. Grandstaff, and by the pastor, the Rev. A. K. Mumma, of Hoagland, t social period was spent, a luncheon, very delicious, being provided. A postal shower, with a number of other pretty gifts, were material evidence of the good wishes bestowed upon the celebrant. Mrs. Charles Johnson will entertain at the February meeting. The Presbyterian Guild will meet , Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. ; W. H. Gleiser. ] i One of the happiest days that has been spent for some time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lett was last , Sunday, when friends and relatives gathered to be with their son, Benjamin Lett, whom they had not seen for a year or more. At high noon a delicious dinner was served of which | every one ate heartily. Those pres- . ent were Mr. and Mrs. John Hunt, . Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Clifton, Mr. and ] Mrs. John Barrone, Mr. and Mrs. 0. P. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. DeWitt, ' Mr. and Mrs. C. Smith; Misses Nellie Lett, Hazel Hobbs, Helen Clifton, Iva ( Barrone, Roxie DeWitt, Grace Hoeneissen, Iva Lett, Lottie Lett; Mesrs. John Stevens. Eular Hill, Harold Me Coy, Samuel Bentz, Roy Gaunt, Ve: non Koos, Milton Chronister, Clyde j Standiford, Valley Johnson, Dewey Jackson, Willie Cliffton, Rolla Jack- ( son, Cownl Cliffton. Charles Henry, Benjamin Lett. Several of the young folks remained and watched the new year come in. They all left wishing Benjamin more happiness in the coming year than in the past.—Contributed. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Helm enter- 1 tained at a New Year's dinner at their home east of the city, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Helm, Mrs. J. H. Helm, Mrs. Forest Light, Mr, and Mrs. Troby Cramer, Francis, Mary and Naomi Helm, Gladys, Wanda and Walter Light, Gol- 1

die, Nellie and Mildred Helm. Miss Dessie Mann entertained the Flohrul de Purin girls Wednesday evening, when the usual good time over their sewing was in order. During the course of the evening one of their number surprised the others by announcing her engagement. She, however, pledged her club-mates to profound secrecy, and not one would be tray her confidence to the newspaper reporter, so when we name "those i present" in the following list, guesses will have to be made as to which is the lucky one. The fact that this is leap year may be one of the reasons for secrecy. The party included; Cecil Eady, Flora Fledderjohann, Grace Purdy, Clara Hultemeier, Eula McKinney, Stella Chronister. Miss Grace Purdy will be hostess next Wednesday evening. Mrs. J. D. Bolinger entertained at dinner today for Mrs. Charles Barnhart and daughters of Attica. Other guests were Mrs. D. V. Steele and daughter, Edna, and Mrs. Gene Steele. Mrs. Barnhart was also a guest at a dinner given Wednesday by Mrs. Al Steele. John Cline entertained at dinner at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cline, in Root township, for Goldie Weld.., cleo Nidllnger and Earl Nidlinger. Wednesday was the birthday anniversary of J. A. Cline and J. A. Fleming and today the birth anniversaries of A. J. Schafer and John Fleming, and according to the annual custom of celebrating all together, their families were entertained at supper Wednesday evening at the J A. Cline home where a round of festivities proclaimed the event the usual one of pleasure. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Fleming and children, John, Edna, Hazel, Mcnema and Lucile; A. J. Schafer and daughters, Della and Thelma; Mrs. Martha Schafer, Mrs. Agnes Cline, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cline and sons, John, Harold and Clyde. Miss Grace Coffee will be hostess this evening at 6 o'clock dinner for the G. W. C. girls. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hower, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Erwin and daughter, Elizabeth, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Stewart at 12 o’clock dinner today. o STREET CARS IN USE. Senator LaFollette on Tour in Illinois in Special Trolley Car. I (United Press Service.) > Chicago, 111., Jan. 4 —(Special to. Daily Democrat) —Political stumping' by trolley car throughout Illinois was ' begun here today by Senator LaFollette, candidate for the republican presidential nomination. LaFollette went to Joliet from here early today and before night he will have made eight speches in central Illinois. He will travel, sleep and eat on a special trolley car for several days. Stewart Niblick and Arthur Holthouse, who have been spending the holidays here with their parents, returned this morning to Renssalaer to resume their studies at the St. Joseph college. FOR SALE. To all parties desiring any of the F. O. Davis remedies, will call on the Werder Sisters, 524 Marshall St, Decatur, Ind., or Phone No. 347. WERDER SISTERS, t&f-2wks Agents. FOR SALE—Apr’.es. For particulars write or cal’. Mary Jones, Wren, Ohio 295 t«

BECOMES A DECATUR RESIDENT i? Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schamerloh of Union Township Move to City. r William Schamerloh, born and reare i ed in Union township, and one of the r well known men of the north part of - the county, today became a citizen ol 1 Decatur. Some months ago he purchased the handsome residence from Emerson Beavers on West Monroe streei ’ and this morning moved his house hold goods here and with Mrs. Scham s erloh is now at home at that propersi ty. His son, Adolph Eehamerloh, will s continue on the excellent 130 acres farm, keeping that place going as it 1! has in the past. The senior Mr. • I Schamerloh will not enter any busi . ness pursuit for the present at leas'. taking advantage of the opportuaii y for a rest he has earned by many years lof hard work on the farm. He is a splendid citizen and is welcomed as t a Decatur Citizen. Mr. Beavers has moved his family into the handr some new dwelling just erected on 1 Adams street. . ' o i NEW YORK FOR TAFT. I If He Talks Business With Chairman, Says Friends of Wm. Barnes. t New York. X. Y., Jan. 4 —(Special ■ to Daily Democrat) —President Taft I will get the delegates from the New York state to the national convention it “he talks business” with William Barnes, jr., chairman of the republican state committee, according to persons close to Barnes here today. Otherwise the delegation will likely be for former Vice President Fairbanks of In i diana. Under no circumstances will New York support Senator LaFollette I or former President Roosevelt. DOLLARS AND SENSE.” i From his large number of popular and instructive lectures, Albert Edward Wiggam has chosen the one I whose subject is “Dollars and Sense,” . ; for his lecture to be given tomorrow ! evening at Bosse's opera house, this I being the fourth one of the high school lecture course. Mr. Wiggam is known in every state in the union, where he is cordially greeted, press reports everywhere speaking in the highest praise of him. The seat sale is now on at the Holthouse drug store and those not having course tickets can secure seats there. EPWORTH LEAGUE NOTICE. I There will be a special meeting of the Epworth League at the Methodist church Friday at 7 o’clock. All Epworthians are invited. The meeting | ! will adjourn in time for the high I school lecture. | BUYS FEED YARD. William Hitchcock, by a deal just closed, has taken over the Breinez feed barn, on Monroe street, and will from now on be in charge of the establishment, where he will be pleased to meet the many friends who heretofore favored the retiring proprietor, and w’ill from now on render the same courtesy as was received heretofore. 4t12 1 - i LAND WANTED—To introduce our very complete spring line of beau tiful wool suitings, wash tabrics, fancy waistings, silks, etc., hdkfs , laces, and petticoats. All up-to-date New York patterns. Finest line on the market. Dealing direct with the mills you will find our prices low. Profits, $lO to S3O weekly. Samples and full instructions placed in a neat sample case shipped express prepaid. No money required, exclusive territory. Write for particulars. Be first to apply. Standard Dress Goods Co., Desk , 605, Binghamton, N. Y. 4t3 — — Democrat vVr.n* AJc T>-,

r JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE AT BERNSTEIN'S Sludabaker Block Decatur, Ind. Two Doors South Interurban Station - . ■ Large quaintities of seasonable merchandise left unsold on account of unfavorable 1 ‘weather conditions, must be disposed of regardless of former prices, to make room for j Spring goods which ate arriving daily. If there ever was a time tor bargains its now you’ll not be disapointed either in goods or prices, cut prices on all winter goods, nothing reserved, underwear, blankets, sweater coats, dry goods, imiis furnishing, Rubbers ' shoes, outing etc. All goes in this great cleaning sale. Teh vour neighbors. Don’t forget the place, Bernsteins. Sale begins Saturday Januar y 6 ai.d ends Saturday Jan. 27th. It will pay you to come early.

SHOES! SHOES!! SHOES!!! . Our shoe stock comes from the very best of manufacturers. Note our prices. Can't be beat. 1 $3.00 Ladies' Pat. Button or Blucher Shoe, the very latest heel and toe, clearing sale $1.95 $3.00 Ladies’ Button Shoe, cloth top, gun metal, blucher and button, the very latest, clear- ’ Ing sale $1.95 $2.00 Ladies’ Heavy Box Calf or I Kangaroo Calf Shoe, with or without tip, clearing sale $1.49 Special! A good Ladies' Vici Kid Shoe, clearing sale $1.19 A Bargain! sl.7' Men’s Satin Calf Blucher Shoe, a dandy, clearing sale $1.25 $3.00 Men’s Gun Metal Button or Blucher; also Pat. Button or Blucher, latest toe and high heel, clearing sale $2.29 $2.50 Men's Box Calf Vici Kid or Gun Metal Shoe, with or without tip, a dandy, clearing sale .$1.95 $2.00 Men’s Heavy Tan Work Shoe, while they last, clearing sale $1.69 $1.35 Little Gent’s Shoe, vici kid, size 9 to 13, clearing sale 98c i All misses’ and children’s shoes at ■ a great reduction. Come and be convinced. $2.50 Men's Dress Pants, in plain or fancy colors; also heavy Kearsap Winter Pants, a bargain, only $1.69

This sale is a money saver for you. It will pay you to come for miles to attend this sale. All profits swept away, We must make room for our spring goods that is daily arriving. Remember one thing, all goods bought at our store can be returned and exchanged at your earliest convience. Sale starts Saturday Jan. 6th. Doors thrown open to the public at 8 a.m. See our large circular. Mark the opening day SaturdayJ’Jan. 6th. Do not delay.

A Welcome Chance to Those , Who Suffer. Coming to Decatur, Indiana (On Tuesday, January, 9tn. stay at Hotel Murray. One day only. Dr. Albert Milton Finch ofJamestown, Ind. Consultation and Examina- , tion Confidential, Invited and FREE. I | I will be at the Murray Hotel on above named date to see my old patients and all the new ones that wish to see me. Remersber I treat chren- ’ ic such as catarrh, headache, indigestion, constipation, liver and kid noy and bladder troubles, nervousness, spasms, bed-wetting, disease of womb and appendages, lost manhood, all private diseases of women, asthma, bronchitis. In fact all chronic troubles that are curable. Examination free. If you wish, I put you under treatment at once. Charges reason- 1 able, per month, one month free. ‘ Come and see mo and have a sociable ' talk. I have cured more people given 1 up to die than any doctor in the state Many of my methods are new. Remember, I have grown old and 1 1 grey in this, my chosen life work. Remember the date, Tuesday, Janu- | ary 9, 1912. ?

$1.35 extra large size Blankets, in grey or tan, a bargain, clearing sale 98c SPECIAL! SPECIAL!! A good Sateen Petticoat 39c while they last, in grey or tan, $1.35 Men's All-wool Underwear, clearing sale, each 89c Ladies’ All wool Vests and Pants $1.25 value, clearing sale, each..B9c Bu.x's Fleeced Underwear, heavy weight, all sizes, 26 to 32, clearing sale, each 23c Men's Fleeced Lined Shirts or I Drawers, Jaegar color, well made, heavy garment, worth 50c, while they last, clearing sale, each 34c Outing Flannel in fancy stripes or plaids, 7c value, clearing sale, yard s}i..sc Just received from the mills, a dandy line of 50c Ladies’ Fancy Corset Cover, lace or embroidery, clearing sale 25c j Men’s extra heavy Jersey Shirts, 50c value, all sizes. 14% to 17. .39c ( $1.50 Men’s All-wool Overshirts, in grey or blue, sizes 14% to 18%„ j clearing sale 98c $1.50 Ladies' Black Heatherbloom or Sateen Petticoats, also white Petticoats, with real wide embroidery or lace double flounce. .98c 75c Men's and Boy's Sweater Coats, in grey cr brown, clearing sale 39c

Bl THE HOME OF I I Quality Groceries I I Those After Meal Siestas With JCigar or Pipe in Easy Chair W ill be found much "more enjoyable if said meals ! CONSIST OF CUR QUALITY GROCERIES Gur line was never more cuinplete 'Our ability to h serve never better. The number of new r orderr to | begin the new year is gratifying. You will make no | mistake in giving us a trial.? We candle even egg I we sell. We pay cash or trade for produce Eggs 25c|Butter 20 to 27 I Hower and Hower, North of G. R. & I. Depot. ’Phone 108.

BANKING CONVENIENCE NO matter where you live, you can have the banking convenience afforded by the First National Bank. Just enclose your check, draft or money orders in an envelope carefully addressed to this bank. As soon as the deposit is received credit will be given on the books and acknowledgement made of deposit, so that your money will always be safeguarded against loss, even though you do not take time to come into town. WE INVITE CHECKING AND TIME IDEPOSITS. FIRST NATIONAL BANK DECATUR, INDIANA KWfSmith, President, C A'Dugan,' Cashier A Kuebler, Vice President, F Asst Cashier

A large assortment of 50c. work Shirts, for men, sixes 14% to 17, while they last, clearing sale, each $2.50 Men's heavy Corduroy Pants, Pants, peg top, button down hip pocket, cuff button, clearing sale $1.98 Ladies' Long Newport Scarf, clear ing sale 19 C Ladles' all Silk Head Scarfs, all colors, extra long 45c 18c grade fancy Table Oil Cloth. I clearing sale, yard 12c A large assortment of Apron Ginglialn, assorted checks and colors, clearing sale, yard 5 C Unbleached Muslin, yard 5c 50c grade of Bleached Table Linen. clearing sale 39c Ladies’ Heavy Flannetlette Gowns, i* light blue or pink 42c Ladies’ Knit Petticoats, assorted patterns, clearing sale 23c 25c Can Mennen’s Talmum 15c I Pearl Buttons, card 1' 2 c 10c Brass Curtain Rods 5c $2.50 Ladies' All-wool Sweater Coats, all colors, two pockets, while they last $1.79 175 c tine Serge Dress Goods, all colors, and also with Invisible I stripe, clearing sale, yard 48c Just received for this clearing sale, a dandy line of Suitings, all goes at this sale, yard 23; Black and white Shepherd check dress goods, only, yard 14c