Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 14 February 1912 — Page 2

DA IL Y D EMO 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, by mail 2o cents Per Year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents, ’ Advertising rates made known on I application. Entered at the postoflice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail. j GOOD TIMES While 30,000 men, women and chil- j dren mill workers at Lawrence, .Mass., i were cut out of work because of a ! strike to prevent a cut in their $6, $7 I and $8 a week wages, Mrs. Evelyn Walsh McLean, mother of the boy that j is heir to $100,000,000, gave a $35,000 dinner to 50 guests at Washington, the i nation’s capital. The hostess at this j banquet wore diamonds that actually ! cost more than half a million dollars. > In her hair was displayed the "fam- | cus" Hope diamond, which cost SIBO,- ‘ 000, and at her throat another w idely ' celebrated gem, "Star of the .uasi," which was even larger than the Hope . diamond. The coat per plate at tue , McLean dinner was S7OO. One item In the expense was 4,000 yellow liliics imported from abroad at a cost of $2 each. One of the highest mill workers at Lawrence would have to work eightytour years to receive the cost ot the banquent. The earnings of a oozen Lawrence workers for half a century would not have purchased the gems worn by Mrs. McLean. A Lawrence worker would have to labor twenty years to pay for the yellow' lilies alone. The beef trust packers declare that during the years 1907, 1908, 1909 and 1910, their net profits from fresh meat were only one-eighth of one cent a pound. In 1907 the retail price of fresh meat was from U.S to 13.3 per cent higher than in 1900, while the price of cattle declined in that period from $92.46 to $81.53. And while dressed beef was half a cent a pound dearer in 1910 than in 1909, the price of beeves was lower, declining from $9 per hundred pounds in 1909 to $7.55 in T9lO. A self-respecting cow, says the New York World, has a right to wonder who got the extra difference between her price on the hoof and her price dressed. The county committee will meet tomorrow in the new headquarters just opposite the court house. Every member should be present at this time, when the delegates to Hie various conventions will be chosen. The backbone of the winter seems to have been fractured again, but the old spine has had so many cracks during the past six weeks and recovered within twenty-four hours, that we are afraid to predict anything else. One of the ladies of Indiana in casting her vote in the Star's contest, put In a ballot for Dr. Hiirty for president,

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giving as her reason that he is “such a cute little shrimp,” and that's about as much sincerity as the ladies take in a straw vote. The severe winter has caused much ( trouble to the gas and water mains here as elsewhere over the country. Every person should keep an eye open i for leaks and report them immediately I to the proper place, that no serious ac- I cidents or loss may occur. THE COLDEST EVER I Was Month of Januar y Since i Weather Bureau Records Were Established. NINETEEN YEARS AGO Mercury Fell to Zero or More on Thirteen Days—A Record Breaker. The month of January, it has been i ‘ officially announced by the weather ■ bureau, was the coldest January since ' the records were begun nineteen years , ago, so that if you are alive and well I a hundred years from now you can ■ tell your great-grandchildren abom it | as your grandfather told you about I the cold New Year's day of 1864. The j report of the Chicago station says: "The month was the coldest Janu- j ary since the establishment of the I weather bureau station in 1871, the | mean temperature, 11.9 degrees, being I 0.1 degrees lower than the previous record of January, 1893. Indeed, in : unofficial records prior to 1871, extend- j ing back to 1830. the coldest January was 1.0 degrees warmer than that of 1912, having a mean in 1834 of 13.3 de- i grees. The cold was continuous and severe during the first sixteen days, the deficiency aggregating 3.36 degrees in that time. The mercury fell to zero or below on thirteen days, ten of these being consecutive; and was continuously below zero for 79 hours, ; during the 3rd-7th—the longest period on record. The rainfall and snowfall ■ were somewhat deficient, and high winds were infrequent, a velocity of more than forty miles occurring but, once. i — OFFICERS’ NAMES OMITTED. Owing to the insertion of a duplicate copy in the contribution Tuesday on the Methodist quarterly conference, the following names of officers were omitted from the list: Trustees John W. Vail, Adam J. Smith, Henry Krick, J. D. Hale, Sylvester Spangler, John T. Myers, Mrs. Mary J. Niblick, A. R. Bell, C I. Wai ters. Stewards—John Niblick, L. D. Adams, D. N. Erwin. W. 11. Fledderjohann. Charles Dunn, J. C. Tritch, A. I). Suttles, Daniel Sprang, J. T. Merryman, C D. Lewton, J. N. Parrish, W J. Archbold. P. B. Thomas. John R. Parrish, B. J. Rice. John T. Myers, F. V. Mills. Charles Colter, Henry Heller, 1 J. S. Boyers. ■ Class Leaders Mrs. Emma Daniel, . J. D. McFarland, Etta Mallonee, SuI sannah Rex, Mrs. Robert Case, Morris F. Hay, W. J. Myers. George W. Dixon, Mertie E. Tritch, Mantie Erwin. Committees. Foreign .Missions- John Niblicl., . Etta Ma'.lonee, Adams J Smith, Dant iel Sprang, C. E. Hocker. Home Missions and Church Exten- ’ slon—J. S. Boyers, Henry Krick, Jas L. Gay, T. B. McFarland. Daniel Beery. Sunday Schools— Mrs Lucy J. ’ sprang, Mrs. C. D. Lewion, Mrs John 5 Parrish, Mrs. A. J. Smith. Mrs. Mary Eley, Mrs. Laura Crill. Tracts—The pastor and Junior League Cabinet. I Temperance—W. J. Myers, D. D. . Heller, Sylvester Spangler, Morris F. , Hay, J. N. Parrish, J. D. Stults. ANOTHER KIND OF BEAT. . You talk about the Sugar Beet, The money it will bring; Hut still there is another “beat," Os w'hom we cannot sing. The Merchant knows him best of all He’s with them every day; He came unwelcomed to the town— It seems he's going to stay. He drags the ghost from door to door And leaves a shadow there. He eats the crusts from poor men’s hands, ■ And steals the widow's share. He knocks the Town and curses all, I No charity cornea from him. If all the world were like this one, Honest chances would be slim. A nuisance in the world la he, A pest both spring and fall; Os Nature's poorest works of art, The Dead Beat’s worst of all. r r nrwri.axwMM**Mmiinitißiiii »>*> ; |1 • ■

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Mrs. W. G. Spencer Entertains at Pedro for Sister. Who Returns Soon TO KANSAS HOME Historical Club Has Valentine Party—More Sleighing Parties in Order. WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Wednesday. German Reformed Aid —Mrs. Chas. ' Miller. Bachelor Maids —Er-ira Terveer. Sina Cura —Agnes Xohne. . Shakespeare--Mrs. Dan Sprang. , Thursday. Elks’ Ball. Embroidery—Mrs. Harve Smith. Helping Hand —Mrs. Fred Reppert. Presbyterian Tea—Church Parlors. < i Presbyterian Guild—Hester and £ ' Edith Long. Sewing—Mrs. P. B. Thomas. G. W. C. —Anna Parent. Euterpean—Mrs. Roy Archbold. g Friday. t Little Quilters—L,-Mia Bultemeier. < . Birds are mating in the trees; j AH the little wrens and sparrows , ■ Sing their love to every breeze, Smitten by Dan Cupid’s arrows. J Even plants together twine; , • Will you be my Valentine? —Ex. t — I Mr and Mrs. E. L. Augenbaugh \ were surprised Mopday night, when their neighbors and friends called to f : bid them farewell on leaving for In- « I dianapolis to make that city their fu- \ ture home. The evening was spent in t games and music, and ended with a i luncheon at 11 o'clock. Those present r were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Poling and c daughter, Mary; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Law- j son and sons, Carl, Everett and r Charles; Mrs. Will Biggs and son and t daughter, Marion and Golda; Mrs. c George Wertzberger, son and daugh- c iter, Walter and Marie; Mr. and Mrs. a Enoch Eady, Mrs. Amos Fisher, Mrs. t DeWitt, Mrs. Dorse Hoagland and son, r ' Dave; Mrs. Morris Hay, Mrs. George c Chronister, Mrs. Fred Roekstroh and a son, Ray. , I Miss Fanny Hite gave a most delightful thimble party Monday afternoon for her club members. The la t dies spent a pleasant afternoon in 1 sewing as is their usual custom, aftei which a dainty luncheon was served ■by the hostess. The members will 1 meet one week from next Thursday i . with Mrs. Chalmer Schaler as hostess, i Miss Martha Kettler of Fort Wayne . ■ who will leave in a few weeks for Japan, was an out-of-town guest. Miss Clara Lehrman, daughter c Mr. and Mrs. Gotfried Lehrman of Un . ion township, was given a pleasing . surprise Sunday evening in honor ol her sixteenth birthday anniversary, games, music and refreshments contributing to the good time. The fol , lowing were present- Adolph anti Robert Marbach, Fred and Arthur . Bentz, Edwin. S< hamerloh, Walt : Thieme, Fred and Walter Bleeke. ; Aaron Weiland, Herbert Reinking, Rolland Grote; Lydia and Ellen j Bleeke, Vena Thieme, Ruth Marbach, ' Cordula Weiland, Freda Koldewev, I , Martha Gotseh Clara Weiland; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wetland, Sue Maj er, I Martha and Pauline Schamerloh oi, . Convoy, Oido. —. ■ Mrs. Henry Heller is entertaining the Mothers’ club this afternoon. i , ——— i The Historical club laid aside its ' study on Tuesday evening for a valen-' r j tine party given at the home of Mrs. :J. C. Sutton. It was first planned to! >. have this at the home of Mrs. Moses. " but owing to her illness, the place was I changed. Decorations were festoons I ot hearts in the archways and chandeliers, and each one of the attendants [ came dressed as a valentine—some as i comic, and some as pretty valentines, I representing Martha Washington, Sa ma nth a Allen and others, both wit it and without name. Readings by Mes- ],| dames Schrock and Trout related to | St. Valentine's day, and ail the members gave verses from Cupid’s Darts In a contest, sides were chosen for the ir telling of funny stories ,the contest lying in seeing who could refrain from s laughing. Four ladies proved invulnerable to the darts of laughter, and in the decision for the prize. Mrs. E. E. Rice won, and was awarded a pretity valentine. A luncheon, in two courses, was served by Mesdames Frlstoe and Trout and valentines were given as favors. Guests were Mesdames E. E. Rice, D. D. Heller, Henry Heller, C. L. Walters, W. J. Myers, Henry Krick, and Mrs. Evanston, of Butler; while the club members pres-

ent were Mesdames Congleton, Thomas, Frlstoe, Gillig, Scbrock. Trout, Eley, Fisher, G. H. Myers and Miss Nellie Blackburn Mrs. W. G. Spencer entertained at progressive pedro Tuesday evening for her sister, Miss Ida Lukens, who returns soon to her home at Paoli, Kans Prizes were won by Mrs. Fred Patterson and Mrs. Jacob Miller, and ; following the games came a delicious ■■ lunch. Cards as favors bore verses from the masters which were then ' read aloud. The napkins and tally , cards were decorated with hearts in ! honor of the St. Valentine's eve. The guest list included Mrs. C. S. (Hark, Mrs. Anna Droppieman, Mrs. C. S. Niblick and daughter, Naomi; Misses Agnes Meibers, Ode and Letta Fullenkamp. Lydia Miller, Tillie and Lollie Meibers, Mary Niblick, Emma Gillig. Mrs. Fred Patterson, Mrs. William j Niblick. Mrs. Jacob Miller. Miss Emma Kukelhan will entertain ■ a sleighing party from this city this , evening at her home east of the city. : A merry crowd of people from this city sped themselves to the B. F. | Bremer home, west of the Washington church last evening, where they spent ! a happy time. Games, music and vat i-' ous aniiiseiuenis contributed to U.. ; good time, and then came a delicious I supper served in two courses, and it is said, on good authority, that there was . the greatest difficulty in getting Mr. I Simon Moore away from the table. The party included Mr. and Mrs. John 1 Biehl and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maley, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Moore and i son, Franklin: Mr. and Mrs. Frank i Butler and daughter, Melvina; Mr. and Mrs. Joel Reynolds and daughter. Be- j teneta: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Breiner and son, Roma. The Yeomen enjoyed one of the best 1 evenings of pleasure at their hall last i evening they have had for some * weeks. There was nothing special for j the evening, it being the regular meet-, ing night, with also arrangements i made for future entertainments. A , one-cent social will be the next even ■ ing entertainment, one week from to- i morrow evening, at which time everything will be sold for one penny. One ; cent admission will be charged, one cent for reserved seats, while every ; article to be found that evening will! have a cost of one cent on it. On ' next Tuesday the degree work will be ' conferred upon a class of candidates I and another evening of entertainment i will be on hand for the members to ' enjoy. — The Embroidery club will meet on * tomorrow with Mrs. Harve Smith, on North Tenth street, . . ’ The Royal Neighbors were agreeably surprised after the regular lodge session Tuesday evening, when Mrs Oliver Schug came forth with a treat in the way of luncheon, and all ling ered late for a grand social mingling. A party of Monroeville young people are expected here this evening and will be entertained by the Misses Mary and Ireta Erwin. Mr. and Mrs. Will A. Rundell are entertaining Mrs. Rundell's mother Mrs I Augustine Pilliod, of Grand Rapids, Ohio. Mrs. L. W. Coppock gave a delight-. ful informal ”500’' party Tuesday ev ' ening in compliment to her sister, i Mrs. Hcge of South Bend. Refreshments concluded the evening's enter- i ! tainment. Mrs. L. W. Coppock will give a George Washington's birthday party Thursday afternoon, February 22nd, , in honor of her sister, Mrs. Hege, of South Bend. Mr« I 8. Peterson uilertained the Young Matrons' club Tuesday aftei- ! noon, the usual delightful social time being in order. Mrs. J. W. Tyndall i will be the next hostess. , FARM FOR RFNT—Good buildings, j good water possession right away, j—Wash Kern, R. R. No. 2, Decatur, Indiana. 32t 6 | , . SPECIAL TO BEET FARMERS! For Rent—l2o acres, fine soil and buildings, near beet station; cash rent. For Sale—Two 60 acre tracts of black soil, with buildings fair. sno per acre. 15 acre tract, fine soil and building; near town; cheap. 118 acres, 2/s miles of Decatur, sl2 - 000. Some other good well located tracts cheap. Possession Marfch Ist. DAN ERWIN. - : : ~

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Remember the next date for tl.e Decatur Horse Sale company's nex' tae. February 23rd. It will be the . s T of the season. *