Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 31, Decatur, Adams County, 5 February 1912 — Page 2

D A I L Y D EMO C R A T Published Every Evening, Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER I Subscription Rat«s i Per Week, by carrier 10 cents I Per Year, by carrier ...$5.06; Per Month, by mail 2o cents | Per Year, by mail $2.50 j Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on ( application. Entered at the nostofflce in Decatur, j Indiana, as second-class mail. “In my opinion, it is the duty ot' the democrats of the nation to ! get together this year and obtain 1 control of both branches of congress and place a democrat in the 1 presidential chair and then wipe out the protective tariff speedily as possible."—Governor Marshall. In the above statement Governor 1 Marshall hits the political nail square- i ly on the head. The protective tariff. : as administered by the republican i party, has made a few persons in this country fabulously rich, but on the oth- ■ er hand it has reduced to pauperism ;, millions of American citizens. Surely the “protective tariff" should bte wiped out and the sooner it is done the bet- , ter it will be for the people. It is I strange that intelligent voters should [ have been deceived so long. M XraW ■ MM* Now that the Taft forces have seiz-1 eo control of the republican organization in Indiana, what are they going to do to ex-Senator Beveridge and his i followers? There is talk that he will rot even be allowed to go as a dele- ' gate to the national convention, if ( this plan shall be carried out it will be a distinct insult, not only to Mr. Beveridge, but to half of the republican I voters in the state. But the Fairbanks-Ktaling-Hemenway crowd do not want ' Beveride on the delegation. If he is permitted to go to the convention it , will only be after he has been hogtied. Representative Ciore, the com king, of Franklin county, and whose name has been frequently mentioned in connection with the gubernatorial nomination, spoke at Berne today, addressing the farmers’ institute. Mr. (’lore is .one of the best known farmers of the state, a man who has as many admirers as any wno served in the sessions of 1910-11, and who may attain high honors in the future He is honest, manly, and a democrat who fights and wins. He captured the highest award at the national corn show, three consecutive years. A boom for Lew Shank of Indianan- ; clis for governor has been started. He made a reputation by cutting out the ' middleman and selling potatoes and turkeys at cost to the people of the capital city In doing so cl course lie overlooked the fact that the middleman, the business man must also live, unless we wish to do away with our stores and buy goods from the wagon on the market square He mav have some opposition from men of his own party when the time comes. ■’ 1 . .... L ! L.'. 1

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The Hon. Charles W. Fairbank's told the republican editors at their recent meeting that he was “trying to demonstrate the fact that a man might be a patriot without being on the payroll.” And yet there is that Honduras matter and that steel trust contribution to his expense fund as a presidential candidate. Manager Hubbard of the sugar com-1. pany has been here for three days! looking for a house that he may move i here within the next two weeks. He 1 didn't find any. Doesn’t that signifiy ; to you that we need a few modern homes? The ice man seems to have invoiced ■ and found himself short of the product. that is no necessary to comfort in , July and August, if the report is true i that this weather was ordered for him. 1 PORTLAND OREGON Will be the Gathering Place for Elks from Everywhere | in U. S. A. < BULK OF MONEY; Will be Given Away in Prizes to the Fattest, Leanest, , Tallest, Etc. Portland, Ore., Feb. s—Fat Elks, lean Elks, tall Elks, short Elks and aged Elks will compete for cash ami . glory at the Elks' grand lodge reunion ' in Portland next July. 1 The committee in charge of the 1 celebration will give $25 to earn the fattest, the leanest, the tallest, the shortest ami the oldest Elk, appearing in the mammoth parade, which will ■ be a spectacular feature of the week. i ' Furthermore, the w’nner in each department will be given an honored ; position in the grand march preceding the society ball on tne closing night of the convention. Portland business men will distribute approximately $40,000 in prizes among visiting delegations of Elks. The following awards already have I been authorized, distribution to be based on the decision of the judges: Band concert, SI,OOO and SSOO. . Hann in parade, but not in concert. SSOO, S3OO and S2OO. Lodge having greatest aggregate mileage (number of members in line multiplied by distance from home to Portland), $350, $250 and $l5O. Lodge making best appearance in ■ parade, S3OO, S2OO and SIOO. Lodge having greatest number of men in line (Oregon lodges excluded from competition), S3OO, S2OO and SIOO. Lodge wearing most unique uni form, SSOO, S2OO and SIOO. Lodge having greatest number of women in parade, $250, $l5O, and SIOO. Best decorated float in parade, SSOO, S3OO and S2OO. Best drilled organizations in parade, s,’oo, S3OO and S2OO. More Ilian $2,000 will be distribut- | ed for the best decorated buildings in the business district of the city, and , substantial prizes will be given to home owners whe decorate their 1 I properties. ? ’ i GIRL WANTED- -Fur general house work. 333 Market street, three doors „ I south of county jail. 31t3 FOR SALE —My residence property on Mercer avenue; property on Buck street, electric lights furnished, bath, etc. Mont Evans. ’Phone Son R line, ! or 538, city. 31t3* ! BARGaN—Beautiful hnr-s, 12% acres, % mile east of Kokomo, on Jefferson pike. Bargain to quick buyer.—Dan Wright, Kokomo, Ind, R. R. 6. 1 WANTED—Stock merchandise, about $9,000, for 80 a>_..e farm, near Pierceton, and town properties, clear.—Fred Kline, Pierceton, Ind. O. C. FINK SALE. On the Robert Andrews farm, onefourth mile north and one-fourth mile west of the county infirmary, February 6, O. C. Fink will conduct a public sale of farm chattels. The list includes two mares and a colt, forty-four hogs, : including full blooded duroc and Berk--1 shires, fresh cow, and one fresh in March, 125 full blooded Barred Rock chickens, Buckeye disc grain drill, breaking plow, harrow, cultivator, shovel plows, buggy, mud boat, harness and a large number of other farm articles. Also ten acres of fodder in the field. The usual terms of sale, including nine months' credit, will be given. 29t2 1

DOLuo iN j/viEiY Friends Surprise artin iller on Birthday Anniversary. A DINNER PARTY — Sleighing Party to Claude Gay Home—Junior Class Party Tonight. WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday. Poinsettia -Miss Agues Coffee. Historical —Mrs. G. H. Myers. Presbyterian Endeavorers —Parsonage. Afternoon —Mrs. John Gerard. Poinsettia —Agnes Coffee. Tr! Kappas—Frances Merryman. Historical- —Mrs. G. H. Myers. , Florhul de Purin —Clara Bultemeier. , S. S. Class —Mrs. George Burkett. I , Wednesday. Needles and Nod —Mrs. Dallas Hun sicker. I , Concord Aid —Mrs. Charles Johnson. , Shakespeare—Mrs. C. A. Dugan. Orient Banquet—Murray Hotel. Thursday. , Baptist Aid —Mrs. Hugh Crumley. j St. Vincent de Paul Card Party— K of C. Hall. : ] German Reformed C. E.—Matilda , Sellemeyer. , G. W. C.—-Celia Kinney. Ruth Circle —Fannie and Jessie Magley. Bachelor Maids —Bess Tonnelier. Friday. Medical Society—Dr. J. S. Boyers. Christian Aid —Mrs. Charles Myers. ' The junior class of the high school expects to take a merry sleigh ride' this evening to the home of Miss Agness Sellemeyer, south of the city, where they will have a class party. The Christian Ladies’ Aid societywill hold its regular fortnightly meeting Friday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Myers. Mrs. Charles Johnson will entertain the Concord Aid society at her home north of Monmouth Wednesday afternoon. The boys’ class of the Christian Sunday school will meet tomorrow evening from 6:30 to 7 o'clock at the home of James Dawson to make plans for their social to be given soon. i A mix-up >n Saturday’s paper, resulted in the confusion of the articles on the Lehne dinner and the James G. Niblick party, therefore the Niblick a' fair, which was completely left out, except for several names appended to the Lehne party, is given following It was a merry party of young people from this city that jingled its way in a bobsled to the James G. Niblick home east of this city, Friday evening, where that hospitable home was given over to them. Upon arriving there, they were much refreshed after the lond ride, by the oyster supper, gotten ready for them by the hostess, | and then followed an evening replete with pleasure, there being games of every kind, and music by Miss Bertha Kohne and others. Those pi esent were Lydia Miller Ode and Letta Fullenkamp, Amelia and Agnes Weber, Bertha Kohne, Louis Brake, Hazel Smith of Danville, Ill.; Tony Hackman, Weber, Herbert Fullenkamp. Fred Sehurger, Dick Schafer, Leonard Burns, Will Johns, Joe Kortcnbrer. Martin Miller of West Monroe street ; was given a most agreeable surprise 1 on his birthday anniversary Sunday. : While he was at church a number of • his friends assembled at the home and » were waiting to give him a hearty greeting on his return. A sumptuous • dinner was spread at noon, covers be--1 ing laid for twelve, the guests being 1 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Citing, Mrs. Cornelius Eiting, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Repi pert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller and • sons, Albert and Watler; Mr. and 1 Mrs. Ed Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Worthmann and daughters, Mildred and Lillian. Mr. Miller was given a mission smoking set as a token of the good wishes of his friends. ‘ The German Reformed Christian ' Endeavor society will hold its regular s monthly business meeting tomorrow ' evening at the home of Miss Matilda . Sellemeyer, south of the city, the trip being made by sleigh. f The Yeomen will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, when important business will be attended to and such as to demand the presence of all the members. The K. of C. lodge wil] hold the semi monthly meeting this evening, when the installation of officers will

<. ... .. Neizer of Fort > w he installing officer and a good lime is looked lor. The Historical club will meet on Tuesday evening, with Mrs. G. H. Myers on Madison street. The Christian Endeavorers of the ; Presbyterian church will hold their business meeting at the parsonage oil; Rev. and Mrs. Gieiser on Tuesday ev ening, and the attendance of all mem-' bers is expected at this time. Mrs. Sarah Cockran, who on last Friday reached her ninetieth birthday, ’ was the recipient of eighty post cards ; 1 of congratulations, sent her by her , many friends and members of the i Methodist church, of which she is one i of the most prominent members, and i , which she appreciated very much. The ' i aged lady is in the best of health, be- I ing much better than many others far ' her junior, and is able to do her own work,and gets about with great ease. The Zion Lutheran Ladies' Aid met : at the school house last Friday afternoon, where the time was spent in ; quilting, the ladies s’opping long enough to enjoy the delicious lunch- , eon served by Mrs Gotsch. Mr. and Mrs. William Weiland and ' daughter, Clara, gave a pleasant din-I ner party Sunday evening. Covers | were laid lor the following guests: ; Rev. and Mrs. H. Wehmeyer and son, . George: Mr. and Mrs. William Scham-1 herloh, .Mr. and Mis. Martin Weiland, ' Mrs Gotsch, Misses Fisher and Barbara Kruse of Fort Wayne. Music and conversation added to the pleasure of the evening hours. The ladies of the St. Vincent de Paul society announce a card party for Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the K. of C. hall, to which they invite the public. The proceeds will be used for charity. Robert A. Andrews of Adams coun-' ty, Indiana, and Miss Delia McNeal of Harrison township were married at the office of the probate judge Saturday morning at 9 o'clock by the Rev E. F. Gamble. The couple will ■ reside on the groom's farm near Deca- j; tur, Ind. —Van Wert Times. Mr. An-{ drews has long been a prominent resi- i dent of near Pleasant Mills, and Sun day a wedding feast was given at his < home there, attended by a large num-' her, including his children and their' families anw many neighbors. Miss Electa Glancy. who was to have entertained the Entre Nous club ' Thursday of this week, announces that she has postponed the meeting until, Thursday of next week. 1 The Poinsettia girls will meet cn j Tuesday evening with Miss Agnes Co: lee. The Poinsettia girls will this evening enjoy a sleighing partv at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Gay east of the city, and the members anticipat-; ing attending are looking forward to I a very pleasant time, having fond rec- i ollectiuiis of past occasions when they met at the Gay home. An oyster stew ; will be in order and a good crowd will I partake of the evening s festivities. The Baptist Ladies’ Aid will meet next Thursday at the home of Mrs. Hugh Crumley, at which time a missionary program will be given. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Lewton and daughter, Eloise, and Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Peoples were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart at 6 o'clock dinner Sunday evening. — —. 1 Miss Helen Diller was the victim oi ! a birthday party given Saturday afternon in honor of her eleventh birthday. The afternoon was spent in placing games, and music, anil they also had a peanut hunt, Ireta Miller being l the lucky one to win the prize A dainty lunch was served, the girls then i taking their departure, wishing Mirr ■ Helen many more such happy occa- ; sions. Those present were Misses Mil dred Yager, Helen Walters, Ireta Mil- - ler, Esther Miller. Cecil Miller, Bertha 1 Fiedderjohann, Cenia Hathaway, Nal omi Cramer, Glenn Lake, Anita Sweri enger, Mabie Bowers, Helen Diller. I o I OPENED TODAY. > ... 18. I 11. Farmers’ Institute is in Progress at Berne With Good Attendance. i - C. S. Mummt, president of the Adams County Fanners’ association, left i this noon for Berne to be in attendi ance at the institute of the south halt' of the county, which opened Its two days’ session there this morning. A ■ piogram of great interest, which appeared in the Democrat on a previous occasion, is in progress, and will be brought to a close on Tuesday afternoon. The Berne association has an organization of its own, and will carry out their business the same of was the institute held in this city one month ago. A business session will

be held Tuesday morning, when a new organization will be effected. Since the establishment of the new rule of having institutes in various parts of the county, instead of only one there will be several other places named io; holding them, and efforts are at present being made for Geneva, Monroe and Boho. BAPTISTS JUNIORS ORGANIZE. Sunday afternon at 2:30 o’clock the juniors of the Baptist church organized a B. Y. P. U. with twelve members. There were also other applications tiled by those not present at this time The organization decided to meet every Sunday afternon at 2:30 o’clock, and the following are the officers: President, Wilma Smith; vice president, Fannie Mclntosh; secretary, Grace Shroll; treasurer, Homer Betz; leader, Miss Etta Brandyberry; assistant leader. Miss Alice Brandyberry. The senior B. Y, P. U. expects to organize next Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. The services Sunday were most interesting and inspiring during the entire day, and at the evening service, conducted by Rev. Jones, two came forward and united with the church. MORE POETRY. Meet me by Mr. Farmer's land, Where we expect to explain our plans. Since the beet sugar factory has arrived, Says the farmer, we all ought to strive Toward the factory along the G. R. & I. Hew they switch the tracks around the bend. With helping hands of all the men, How the sugar will spread in the north end of Decatur, And the people shall all run to their delegator. How glad we are to boost them on, Especially the farmers, to help them win A victor’s downfall for the Decaturites With willing power and willing might, We hope to win the success of life. Let me live along the line, So I can always bear in mind, The beet sugar factory that has arrived, To welcome us a Leap Year cry, At, 1911 has just passed by. ' Cast your eyes out over the farms, ' An! see the beets not the least bit alarmed, As it shall be their first time out. We'll make it all right, “Old Scout,” With the factory and all its rolites And now, Mr. Farmer, Don't you really think it’s great , To have a beet tiugar factory, At least one. in the / \ ' Indiana State? HAZEL LENHART. o CHILDREN’S BOARD TO MEET. The board of children's guardians will meet at the library Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Members are requested to be present at this meeting if possible. SHOCKING SOUNDS in the earth are sometimes heard before a terrible earthquake, that warn of the coming peril. Nature’s warnings are kind. That dull pain or ache

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