Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 63, Decatur, Adams County, 13 March 1912 — Page 2

DAILYDE M O C K A T i Published Every - EvenTno, Except | Sunday by TBE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW & ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates her 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 maue known on , application. Entered at the postofflee in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class ms>lL — — j Another lull in the winter weather' and another small—very small —taste of spring, today, caused a flurry in business, that only goes to show that we are going to be very much alive here when the weather conditions settle. Let ’er come! A Washington dispatch is authority for the statement that Roosevelt is contemplatingwithdrawing his hat from the ring, in other words withdrawing from the presidential race. Os course, when he threw his hat in, he announced it would stick until the convention was over, but it is argued that he once said he would not be a candidate again and since he has changed his mind as to that he has the right to do so again. Louis S. C. Schroeder, vice chairman of the Allen county democratic central committee, was here Tuesday evening to consult with .1. W. Boese, Adams county cnairman, relative to the time and place for the senatorial convention. Mr. Schroeder proposed that the convention be held here on March 30th, but Mr. Boese did not give . his consent and r.u definite arrange-1 ments were concluded. It is possible that the convention will not be held ' until June, and there is some talk that, Adams county will present the name | of a well known Decatur business man as a candidate. In the dope sent out by Mr. Lee, ! from the Roosevelt headquarters, writ- • ten especially for the democratic press of the state, the claim is made that Roosevelt delegates will be chosen from eight districts, with a good chance in four others. The Seventh district, Indianapolis, is conceded to the Taft forces. However, the same story says that the Taft meeting in the vaj.nal city was a tailure, the crowd, by actual count, being only 450. Mr. Lee says further that the lack of interest is regarded as indicative of the absence of enthusiasm in Indiana for Taft and further prc .es his sensational statement made in Washington a few weeks ago, that Taft cannot carry In diana if nominated. Iks an awful muddle.

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DOINGS IN SOCIETY “Evening in Japan’’ Delightful Social Event at E. Runyon Home. THE YOUNG MATRONS Entertained by Mrs. Neptune —St. Patrick’s Progressive Pedro. WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Wednesday. Florhul de Purin —Cecil Eady. Mother's Club —Mrs. J. C Sutton. Shakespeare—Mrs. Dan Sprang. Thursday. C. B. Aid—Mrs. M. A. Welker. Ruth Circle—Mrs. A. D. Artman. Needlecraft —Mamie Kitson. Girls of True Blue —Effie Miller. Helping Hand —Mrs. Otto Reppert. Embroidery Club- —Mrs. Dallas Butler. Euterpean—Mrs. Peterson. FRIDAY Zion lAitheran Aid —School House. Christian Aid —Church. Orient Club —Mrs. Otto Kirsch. Queen Esthers —M. E. Church. Mite Society—Mrs. Fred Schafer. Regarding the wedding of Miss Martha Kettler, of Fort Wayne, who is well known here socially and professionally, having conducted a class in piano in this city, the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette says in part: "As dainty as the heart of a bride could wish, was the wedding of Miss Martha Kettler and Mr. Clinton Dudley Campbell of Kobe, Japan, solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kettler. on East Wayne street, at 6 o’clock last night. Since she is to leave immediately for the Pacific coast, there to I take the steamer Manchuria for Jaj pan, the bride elected that only her nearest and dearest should be with her ' during her last hours in her own home. The family party, numbering twentyI five, gathered in the parlors during the delightful program of nuptial muI sic player by Mr. John B. Archer, with whom the bride studied both piano and I organ, and whose talent and perse- , verance made her one of his favorite i pupils. As the “Ixjhengrin'’ march j was played, the bride descended the stairs with her father, who gave her in marriage, and passed through the aisle of white satin ribbons and greens i to the living rooms, where the bridegroom and his best man, Mr. Chester Weaver, of Newark, N. J., waited her coming with the Rev. Henry B Master, of the First Presbyterian church. A short period of felicitation followed the marriage ceremony, and then the guests were seated in the dining room for an elaborate dinner for which Mrs. Wishard catered. It was 9 o’clock when the bride and groom drove to the station to take the train for St. Louis, where they will spend a few days before g6ing to San Francisco, from which point their boat sails on Marcn 19th. he bride and groom expect to teach their oriental home about Easter, during the cherry blossom festival, and wiil go at once to an attractive

little bungalow, where the bridegroom | and his father, Mr. A. F. Campbell, jr., have resided during the five years Mr. Campbell, jr., has been stationed at Kobe as agent for tße Standard Oil company. His fine business ability and attractive personality have brought him success in far off Japan, and he is winning a bride whose graces of character and brilliant talents will make her admired in her new home as she is in her old. Mrs. Campbell is one of the most promising members of the musical coterie, and has been heard at the First Presbyterian organ during the absences of Mr. John B. Archer. Many beautiful nuptial parties during the past month testify to the affection which the bride's friends feel for her and prove their interest in her future.” The Tnited Brethren Ladies’ Aid will have a busy session tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. M. A. Welker. Miss Grace Hurst entertained the Young People's Christian Endeavor Union at her home last evening, the regular business and social session te- | ing held. At this time several of , those in the contest for the earning !of dollars turned in their money, though the contest has not yet closed. lAn enjoyable social session was also held. Mrs. J. J. Foughty entertained at a delicious chicken pot-pie dinner today. , Guests were Mrs. Ella Hoopengartner ! and clffldren, Margaret, Mildred and Orval; Mrs. Blanch Elzey and children, Glennys and Adrian; Mrs. Del and son, Kenneth; Mrs. Ernst Moon. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Muray gave a delightful St. Patrick's progressive pedro party Tuesday evening, the tables accommodating the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elzey, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Lachot, Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Helm, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kirsch, Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Burdg, Mr. and Mrs. I. Kalver, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Dorwin, Lilah Lachot. St. Patricks colors of green carried out the charming decorations Chandeliers were hooded with crepe paper hoods, decorated with shamrocks, pillars were wound with green streamers, and Irish flags waved a welcome to all from many places of honor. The floral decorations were carried out with cinerarias. The tally cards were also delightfully characteristic of the day, the gentlemen's cards being adorned with a true Irish Pat's grinning countenance, while the ladies’ cards were in the form of pennants, decorated with shamrocks. In pedro the first prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Dorwin and the second by Charles Hower and Mrs. Otto Kirsch. The supper that followed the games was a delicious one, and carried out the color I scheme of the evening in an artistic I way. Shamrocks were given as fa-; TOTS. I The Christian Ladies' Aid will meet I on Friday afternoon at 2:00 p. tn. at | the church. “An Evening in Japan,'' seemed truly j a reality to the Young People's Alli-i ance of the Evangelical church when j they gave their social Tuesday even-I ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eu-; gene Runyon. This land of many col- J ors, cherry blossoms and tea seemed i to have given up a bit of its quaint de- i lightfulness in providing a fitting set-1 ; ting for the event. Gay colored lap- ‘ anese streamers provided the changeI ful colors, and all the ladies came; ■ dressed in the quaint Japanese costumes. while the gentlemen wore the 'Japanese jackets. One corner of the | room was fitted up as a Japanese tea i both, with Japanese umbrellas, lan- i terns and screens, and here the Misses I Edna and Hope Hoffman, in Jap costume, served tea and wafers, and Jap- : anese sweets, representing chop sticks. All the guests were invited to "take a I seat" and when a look about revealed j no chairs, they took the cue from the I Jap custom and took seats on cushions on the floor. Japan, with its needs and I the good work being done there, was brought nearer in a letter from one of the Evangelical missionaries working there, which was read by the president of the society, Miss Vernia Smith. There was also a reading by Miss Cleo Roop, and then an interesting Bible verse contest, in which Miss Edwina Van Camp proved most proficient and was rewarded with a Japanese jardinier. The collection made the goodly sum of five dollars. This was contribI uted at the rate of a penny for each letter in the name of the donor. A very happy meeting of the Young Matrons’ club was held Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Adel Neptune, other guests being Mrs. John Myers, Mrs. Ella Rice and Mrs. S. Spangler. Delicious refreshments followed the sea son of sewing. LOST —A gray fur ro’oe, lined with striped cloth. Lost either in town or between town and Will Mershbergers, 3 miles southeast of town. Finder please leave at. this office. 83t3

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