Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 16, Decatur, Adams County, 18 January 1912 — Page 2

D A ILYDE M O C R A T Published Every Evening, fveep* Sunday by TIE BBCATUB DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLiNQHAM JOHN H. HELLER Sobecrlptian Rate* Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Yew, by carrier.. 15. M Per Moutb, by matt . ~20 esate Per Yew. by ma« W « Single Oopies .2 eeMa Advertising raree made knows n application. JJntwrd at **<• tn Decatur, Indiana, w seaowddftga stall. And now every fellow believes be' likes zero weather better than this slop. But it always was a difficult thing to please everybody. Whoah! —the democratic committeeman of New Hampshire is claiming: that state will be lined ”p in the demo- ‘ eratlc column this year J-et’s don't get over-confident. Woodrow Wilson continues to lead in the Indianapolis Star's race for the democratic nomination for the presidency. Kern is second and Dry- i I an t*!rd. The only change yesterday t was that Clark gained a notch, passing Underwood. One lonely democrat had the nerve to vote for Roosevelt. The Ward Fence improvements, a ! new $20,00t) bridge, a large number of new residences and a business block or two, the million-dollar sugar factory and perhaps another industry or two. Well, 1 guess we can come back! Watch us go during 1912, and “then live happily ever afterward." The Clover beat company has hinted that they will do something to better the passenger and mail service, but they have not done It. Os course they

IF you are one of those men who have been overlooking this sale, don’t put off sharing in these bargains any longer, -if you do, you’ll always regret your mistake. TAKE vour choice of any of these Fine Suits or Overcoats For A ww r vp W Q 45 f $12.50 > • i to $15.00 $16.50 J Values to I 518.50 §20.00 Values t 0 $22.50 « * / Valbes 1 THE MYERS-DAILEY CO. ’’l . ’ /

> we running their own business, but if ; they run it all as they do this end of it, they won’t burn things up to any great extent. There is no question as to CongressI man Adair’s position in service of ’[ rights for the laboring man. In a recent address he said: “ Ihave always favored an eighti hour work-day, and I hope this bill will .pass without a dissenting vote. The tendency of the times is toward . the improvement and betterment of social conditions. For this tendency we are largely indebted to civic societies, philanthropic organizations, . newspapers and magazines, all of which are advocating legislation which will tend to improve the social, moral, and intellectual standing of i our great army of working people. At I a later date in the session of congress II shall insist on the passage of other ‘legislation that will reduce the cost of living and bring a much-needed relief to those who depend on their , daily, weekly, or monthly wage for j their support.” QUICK RELIEF FOR RHEUMATISM I George W. Koons, Lawton, Mich.,; 'says: "Dr. Detchon’s R<hef for Rheumatism has given my wife wonderful j benefit for rheumatism. She could not lift hand or foot, had to be lifted 1 for two months. She began the ufof the remedy and improved rapidly, j On Monday she could not move and > on Wednesday she got up, dressed i herself and walked cut »o’ breakfast, j Sold by The Holthouse Drug Co. HOUSE WANTED—Tj rent, a 5 or 7 , room house. Preferably In north part of town. Address care democrat office. 9tf Just arrived, an entire new lot of sheet music; 10c a copy.—Yager Bros. & Reinking. 15t4 FOUND—Bunch of keys inquire at 220 Fourth street . 13t3

DOINGS IN SOCIETY German Reformed Ladies Elected Officers —Made $340 During Past Year. i SOPHOMORE CLASS Will be Entertained by Veda Hensley—Miss Bertha Voglewede a Hostess. There’s no dearth of kindness In this world of ours, Only in our blindness We gather thorns for flowers. —Massey. WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Thursday. Helping Hana —German Reformed Church. Embroidery—Jessie Winnes. Fortnight—Mrs. Burt Hunsicker. Jfeedlecraft—Fannie Magley. Miss Dessie Beery, daughter of Joe Beery, who has been in Mott, N. D., this winter, likes her new home fine and finds the hospitality and social spirit of the people the best ever. The ( ' Mett Pioneer Press gives the follow-i ' ihg account of a new club of which > Miss Beery is a member: “The young , ladies of Mott, recognizing the fact ( that there is a Commercial club, Mott. \ Pleasure club, Bachelors’ club, and a | 1 few other clubs to their exclusion, de-, | cided to exercise their rights as free ( ' born merican citizens and effect an | organization which would grant them equal social privileges. On Thursday, night of last week, Miss Jennie Bohn . was host to a number of Mott’s fair sex, at which time a Girls’ Bachelor club was organized, which, aside from | the social features will have for its aim and purpose something along the ! industrial line. The club will be heard from later. Those present aside from the hostess, all of whom are

f BIG DISSOLUTION SALE I'Vi - • -- — t g Os Harness, Stoves, Buggies, and Implements ' I The Schaub, Gottemoller and Co.- | a Have Dissolved Partnership and will hold abig Dissolution | II sale to reduce .stock. All goods will be sold tor cash i| H or Bankable Note. 0 5 Sale started Wednesday Jan. 17th Ends Feb. 3rd. | Come in and take advantage of cost prices I B During This Sale Only 25°|o cent oH on all | " HEATING STOVES | i And 2O°|o off on | | ALL (0015 STOVES and RANGES | I Buy Your Spring Implements at Cost B Take advantage of this sale and buy what you need for B THE SPRING | a SCHAUB, GOTTEMOLLER AND CO. J

members, were the Misses Shirley Eox, Nita Galloway, Dessie Beery, Julia Lee, Flora Wagner, Josephine Lewis, Josephine Conradson. Ida Anderson, Nellie Neumeister, Alma Elertson, Maud Batty, Bessie Asper.” This morning at 9 o’clock at Sheldon was solemnized the marriage of Miss Catherine Agnes Johnston, a daughter of ex-Sheriff J. R. Johnston, of West Market street, this city, and Mr. Vincent Leo Forbing, a son of Mr and Mrs. Peter Forbing, of Decatur, Ind. The impressive ceremony was performed by me Rev. Biederuiunn, who is pastor of the Catholic hurch at that place, and also pastor of the St. Joseph’s Catholic church of this city. The bride and groom were accompanied by his sister, Miss Eleanor Forbing, who acted as bridesmaid, and by Mr. Thomas Johnston, a brother of the bride, who acted as the groom s attendant. After the wedding the bride and groom departed for Milford, Ind., where they will visit a few days with Mr. Forbing's brother, Tony Forb ing. and family, after which they will return to Decatur to make their home. They will reside on a farm just south of Decatur, which belongs to Mr. Forbing’s father. The bride is one of Bluff- : ton s charming and accomplished young ladies, held highest esteem ; by a wide circle of friends, who. ex- , tend warmest congratulations and well ; wishes. The groom also is well and favorably known in this city, having been employed here at his trade as a baker and having won many friends here who hold him in high regard for many excellent qualities.—Bluffton News. I The Shakespeare club met with Mrs • D. Heller Wednesday afternoon, continuing its study of Egypt, Mrs. Bmma Daniels having a very good paper on ‘Life and Immortality.” The various members gave their interesting current events and there w'ere quotations appropriate to the lesson subject. The club arranged to attend the funeral of one of its honorary members, Dr. Marie L. Hollowav. in a body, and also appointed a committee to get flowers. The club will meet next Wednesday with Mrs. P. G. Hooper, and Mrs. John H. Heller will hat*e the paper. Wednesday afternoon at the home 01 : Mrs. Amos Yoder, on Tenth street, was organized a new club by a number ol I ladies under the name of "Needles and Nods,” the names of the ladies com prising the club to be announced later. They buried themselves with

, needlework and conversation until 1 o'clock, when refreshments were serv- , ed. Mesdames Dallas Hunsicker and , Oliver Schug will entertain both the , ladies and their husbands at an even ing party Friday, January 26th, at the Hunsicker home and a very good time t is anticipated. ( ; The Helping Hand society met this alternoou at the German Reformed i church for work. Mrs. L. C. Hessert was to have been the hostess, but as , she was called to Fort Wayne by the ' s illness of her mother, Mrs. B. Ruf, ma- , iron of the Reformed orphanage there. I 1 the Rev. Hessert was Obliged to take I 1 her place hero, and served an excel-; ? lent lunch. One of the girls at the or-] ■ phanage, whom Mra. Rut is required r to nurse, is also ill, thus making Mrs. 1 Hesserts aid more imperiative, r s Miss Vera Rademaker entertained] ? I the Sina Cura girls Wednesday even- , 1 ing. At i>edro, prizes were won by s- Agnes Meibers and Agnes Kohne, and after the cards, refreshments were in 1] order. Miss Marie Kintz will be host ■Less at the meeting next Wednesday ] It evening. 1- —- I-1 The turn in the weather forced the d. calling off of the bob-sled ride this evil , ening by the Sophomore class, but it . I would take more than the fickle weathI er man to call off the good time In rl doors that Miss Veda Hensley is plan g ning for them at the Hensley home. a i s I The German Reformed Ladies' Aid r held an unusually important business II meeting Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Henry Mayer, twentyeight being in attendance. The an5. nual election of officers wes held, re1, suiting as follows: President, Mrs. s. L. G. Hessert, vice president, Mrs. 1- Henry Mayer; secretary, Mrs. Della e Reppert; treasurer, Mrs. Peter Kirsch, t- The last two named were re-elected. >• having held their offices for many >- years. The report of the treasurer e showed that the society had made 1- $340 during the past year, of which ', sum S3OO was given to the building it fund A collection was also taken 1- Wednesday, the sum of $lB being raisd ed to help the congregation at Garrett, e A social time, with refreshments, concluded the session, me collection 101 the afternoon amounted to $20.10. uutif of-town guests in attendance were Mrs. s William Ejigelbeck of Petoskey, Mich., if formerly of this city, and Mrs. Fred d Mutschler of North Dakota. 1- The Embroidery club will be enteri- tained this evening by Miss Jessie h Wfnnes. I

I The Bachelor Maids enjoyed their weekly event at the home of Miss Bertha Voglewede Wednesday evening, when the usual game of “Five Hundred’ was indulged in. several hours were devoted to this pastime and in the final count Miss Vera Ehinger and Miss Bess Tonnelier were the prize winners. The club meets next week with Miss Mayme Deininger L. F. MAILAND Is the nifty dresser’s friend If you’d look well your old clothes send ' To this house tor clothes ill ! Where they all orders quickly fill. Send to Mailand, have them made new ! And at a very low figure, too. Have clothes cleaned and pressed Keep them clean and be well dressed. 'Tis not so much what you wear As how you keep it in repair. ] Here, ladies’ clothes get oj ( ial . are; If your’s needs pressing, take them there. L. F. MAILANC, Over Model Cigar Store. IH9

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