Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 70, Decatur, Adams County, 21 March 1912 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT[' Published Every Evening, Except 1 1 c Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY 1 LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLEH Subscription Rates ( rer Week, by carrier 10 cents £ Per Year, by carrier 15.00 , Per Month, by mail 2b cents t Per Year, by mall $2.50 , Hingle Copies 2 cents j Advertising iata« made known on * application. 1 Entered at the poetofflce in Decatur. Indiana, as second-class mai l . A Washington dispatch to the In- c I dianapolis Stai says that there is con q siderable disturbance and agitation in c administration circles over persistent v reports that a so-called “compromise” p presidential movement is on foot look- E Ti ing to the possible nomination of c either Justice Chas. E. Hughes of the d supreme court or former Vice Presi- c Si dent Charles W. Fairbanks, it the a tight between Mr. Tatt and Coi. Roose- t( velt becomes so intense as to seem a to point to the wisdom of choosing a o non-combatant upon whom the party u can measurably unite. And doubtless o there is good cause for this "disturbance and agitation.” Fairbanks’ chief tt political factotem, Joe Kealing, is st traveling over the country ostensibly '' foraging for votes for Taft. But it is charged that he is really working lor i Fairbanks as a “dark horse” or "com-[ promise” candidate. No one at all I familiar with the attitude of Fairbanks , and his friends toward Taft has be- ! lieved that they ever were or ever la will be his sincere supporters. The ts Taft Roosevelt road-roller of 1908 has 7 ( neither been forgotten nor forgiven by F the Fairbanks-Kealing outfit. And most certainly it has not vanished

What is the style for spring? < What is going to be worn? i What shall I wear? I-- - — I Let us solve the above questions for you Men and Young men. SPRING STYLES tSX i In our Spring styles there is a wide range to sei- \ ect from. The problem is to get just what will suit wtr/l/ i '/I you best. Nobby two and three button coats in p|di semi-english and regular effects. | U| TO BE WORN . f 'll i|rZ //J The color combination and weaves that will pre- L ; M7 / /// dominate in suits for men are Blueberry blues, Tans, ® >- f Browns, Silver grays and Mixtures in plain, diag- ij j 11/ , / onal and stripe effects. wj/d j W' jT/cSftH YOU’LL WEAR rlAi If your a young man and follow the fashion we’ve v ( \A h the nobby two button coats with the semi-english ! i By lapels nifty patterns every one of them. | "1 If your a man of middle age and your taste is 1111 lIWV W more conservative we’ve the stylish three button li coats in many pleasing patterns. Im ' Ira PRICES RANGE FROM f \ 1 SIO.OO to $25.00 M \fl ( all and inspect our Spring showing we’d be glad copyrk.7: ”i7U to show you. Michaels, st::rn & fcOCHETTER, N. Y. THE MYERS-DAILEY CO. . 1 -'i.‘A aX.vGjS',. / / 7 * ’ u i* jilLi ; - " <’ ’’i • ■'?'* ' ' 1 * ' ‘ ’’ L'>'.

from the tenacious and vengeful memory of one J. Frank Hanly, who had such a contumacious reception when he attempted to make the Fairbanks nominating epeecb. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned, administrator of the estate of Christian D. F. Bieberich, deceased, will offer for sale at public auction, at the late residence of the decedent, about % mile north of the town of Preble, in Preble township, Adams county, Indiana, on Monday, April 1, 1912, beginning at 1 o’clock p. m„ the personal property of said estate, towit. Stock: Tw- mules, 1 dim colt, coming 3 years old; 3 fresh milch cows. 1 cow, 3 calves, 5 sheep, 3 brood sows and 1 male hog. Poultry: Turkeys, ducks and chickens. Farming Implements: Two farm wagons, carriage, spring wagon, top buggy, work harness, buggy harness, riding plow, walking plow, riding cultivator, spring tooth harrow, spike tooth harrow, binder, mower, copper kettle cream separator, bone cutter, hay tedder, hay loader, furnace kettle, harrow cultivator, shovel plow, 35 grain sacks, sausage stuffer and press, corn sheller »nd other farming implements and ools, household and kitchen furniture, tnd various other articles too numerms to mention. Terms —For a'! sums of $5.00 and tnder. cash in hand; for all amounts >ver $5.00 a credit of 9 months will I te given. Note bearing 6 per cent Inerest after maturity, with approved security, and waiving valuation or ap-l naisement laws, will be required. WM. LINNEMEIER, Administrator. John Spuhler, Auct. Heller, Sutton & Heller, Attys. 70 t7 NOTICE. Any party holding claims against the ate Joseph A. Meyer should please file hem at once. ’ot3 MRS. JOSEPH MEYER. o fQR SAT.F —Good driving colt: already driven; 3 years old. See Sam Vyatt. 68t3

. DOINGS IN SOCIETY 1 s Monroe M. E. Pastor Given I Happy Surprise by His Congregation. g i ■ THE EASTERN STARS f Have Important Meet—“ Li-t-5 tit Willie” Gives Away Some “Inside” Secrets. WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Wednesday. Needles and Nod —Mrs. Todd Linn. Florhul de Purin Stella Chronister Shakespeare—Mrs. H. R. Moltz. German Reformed Aid —Mrs. Fred j Reppert. Thursday. Baptist Aid—Mrs. Benjamin Dever. , Presbyterian Guild —Gladys Meyer, i I Salem Aid—Mrs. Forest Light. Evangelical Aid —Mrs. E. B. Macy. Entre Nous —Golda Gay. Euterpean—Mrs. F. V. Mills. Ruth Circle —Estbe’’ Enos. Embroidery—Mrs. Grover Hoffman. Friday. Little Quilters —Luella Bultemeier. SATURDAY Thimble —Mrs. Wesley Hoffman. I I The good people of the Methodist I church at Monroe surprised their pastor, the Rev. G. H. Crafts, and wife on I Tuesday. A large delegation went to j' the parsonage where they demanded admittance, and took possession, w hile • < another delegation went to the church ' and prepared a great dinner. The company was so numerous that the men had to go to the lumber yard for boards to make the tables. At noon 1 seventy-seven sat down to the table. but so plenteous was the supply of good things that twelve baskets were left untouched. The pastor says 1 “Long live Monrr>° people.” Contributed in a vengeful spirit by

["Little Willie:” “We are chased down the alley for j four dining room chairs belonging to ja neighbor. "We are chased rip the alloy for two I small tables belonging to another neighbor. "We are chased across the street at night for twelve plates and six cups land saucers belonging to a neighbor. “We are chased down the street for | twelve silver teaspoons and a cut (glass bowl. “We are chased around the corner Ito a neighbor’s for a street car conductor’s punch. “We are chased a half mile for a friend’s book of salad recipes. “Then we are chased out of the house, altogether. Mother is going to entertain her card club.” Forty attended the German Reformed Lad’es' Aid society at the home of Mrs. Fred Reppert Wednesday afternoon. The regular de”yiional service was carried out, and then the business session. The society pledged itself to I contribute SSO ior the new carpet for [the church, among other things. The [pastry and apron sales conducted by [the Girls of the True Blue and the Helping Hand societies at this time, were successful and reaped a financial harvest for them. "Australian Pioneers” was the subject of the very interesting paper of Mrs. H. R- Moltz given before the Shakespeare club Wednesday afternoon at her home. The subject, was freely discussed in sub-topics, and the Australian life will be taken up again when the club meets next week with [Mrs. J. S. Boyers, Mrs. David E. Smith being the leader. After a day of cloud ami w ind and rain. Sometimes the setting sun breaks out again. Tne Thimble club will meet on Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Wesley Hoffman as hostess. George Brewster returned yesterday to Jefferson township hfter spending the night here with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Butler. The ladies of the Needles and Nods club, with their husbands, were entertained at progressive pedro Wednesday evening by Mesdames Frank Carroll and Todd Linn at the Linn home. Very pretty were the streamers and chandelier hood decorations in green, pink and white, and the three course luncheon served at the table in the dining room, carried out the Easter ideas, as to colors and favors, the favors being little chickens. Prizes at pedro were won by Mrs. Dallas Hunsicker 'and Mrs. Amos Yoder, while the successful ones in a girls' name contest [were Frank Carroll and Mrs. Fred i Blosser. Todd Linn was initiated into the club. The first of the two series of sewing parties given by Mesdames D. B. Erwin and S. D. Beavers was given this afternoon at the Beavers home. The Eastern Star will hold an im portant business meeting tomorrow evening at which the attendance of all members Is desired. The Young Matrons’ club will lie entertained Monday afternoon instead of the regular Tuesday afternon by Mrs. D. M. Hensley. The change is made to [allow' of an extrat treat in the presence of Mrs. Stella Philips, the domestic science teacher, who will demon- [ strata for them. Mrs. Phillips is here [every Monday afternoon for her high i school classes, and following the [school, will call at Hie Hensley home and demonstrate fnr the club, the demlonstrations carrying out the luncheon • preparations. ' Miss Helen Niblick, a student at Mt. Holyoke college, South Hadley, Mass., iai. ' Wednesday noon for a two [weeks' ta.ation with her parents, Mr. [and Mrs. John N'bltck i Mrs. Newton Anderson ami danghiter. Marjorie, of Gideon, Mo.; Mrs. J. B Rice and the Misses Marie and Letta Kintz were entertained at dinner |by Mrs. Will Smith, north of the city. The Florul de Purin club girls had [a delightful time with their sewing, [music and refreshments at the home of I Miss Stella Chronister Wednesday ev lening. Miss Eula McKinney will have the pleasure of entertaining next Wednesday evening. The Girls of the True Blue of th« German Reformed church are highly pleased with their sale of Wednesday which netted them $9.60. This swells ' the amount in their treasury lo $8 f toward the sum which they will con tribute to the building fund for th< proposed new church. j Quite a pleasant gathering was tha enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs jL C Hughes, in the north part of th< Wednesday evening, when abou thirty of their friend® and neighbor;

came in to spend the evening, it ber ing the sixtieth birthday anniversary o of Mr. Hughes. Old-time games were > played and enjoyed by all, among the n number being one of “picking cherriries,” wherein the “bride and groom” were the principal parties. At the very t same moment one of the guests slips ped quickly but quietly to the piano and played in a soft, sweet strain that r,beautiful old air. “Darling, I Am 11 Growing Old, Silver Threads Among the Gold,' whidh was very appropriate r as well as pathetic. Piano music, i- with drum accompaniment, was much in order, also a three-course luncheon J was served, which contributed much to the pleasure of the evening. At a ? date hour the guests retired to their J [homes after wishing Mr. Hughes many • more happy birthdays. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. David Summers, ■ Mr. and Mrs. John Spahr, Mr. and f Mrs. Charles Bower, Mr. and Mrs. . Ira Bodie and babe, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. 3 Clem and children, Freda, Clyde and Eva; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Acker and ? j } son, Russell; Mrs, Dutcher and . daughter, Blanche, and son, Alonzo: Mrs. Louisa Archbold, Mrs. Eulaia Grage and daughter, Grace, and son, Harold, Francie Shores, Glen Gessenger, Mrs. Hughes’ niece, of Hartford [ City, Miss Ethel Bohr. —Contributed. Miss Lola Eoch was given a pleasing surprise Wednesday evening in f celebration of her fourtenth birthday b anniversary. A large number of her friends shared dhe evening’s pleasure . with her and extended best wishes. > k Mrs. E. B. Macy this afternoon eu- ! tertained the Evangelical Ladies’ Aid t society, the time being spent in various amusements, affording a good time for all. The Queea Esthers are requested to meet this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Methodist church. INTERURBAN DIRECTORS MEET. John H. Koenig of St. Mary's, Ohio, . is here today and attended the meet- . ing of the directors of the Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway company, held this morning. o EASTERN STAR SALE. The Eastern Star chapter will give a pastry sale Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the gas office. Good homemade pies, cakes, and other delicious [viands will be for sale. The busy | j housewife can easily replenish her [supply by patronizing the ladies. . _ <> SLEET AFFECTS TROLLEv. i I , I The heavy fall of sleet of Wednesday night bound the trolley wires and | worked considerable inconvenience , . for the interurban employees. As a [ result, the cars could not run on .schedule time this morning, the 10 ■o'clock car being cut out. It was necessary to apply the sleet-cutters to the cars and this cut the sleet sufficiently to allow the run of the cars la- • iter in the day without trouble. i FOUND —Lap robe. Owner can have j same by calling at home of Israel I Bender, R. R. 10, and describing property. 70t3 (FREE SAMPLE and particulars, $25 I per week, in your spare time. Work easy. Write today, -F P. Schmidt * Co., Cramer, 111. It ( WANTED —Cheap second-hand stoves for beet workers. —Holland-St. Louis Sugar Co 70t4 WANTED —Good farm hand, capable , i of doing all kinds of work. For par- ! ticulars see John Harvey, Decatur. R. , R. N. 1. 70t3 ' 4 4~4~4 4♦ ♦ 4♦4 ♦♦ [ :Your Debts: ♦ a 4 Let us pay them. Tne way . t to do this is to find out how 5 1 4 much you owe. Come to us ' ' and borrow the money to pay | * them, thus making the pay- | meats within your income. ' We loan on furniture, pianos, 4 horses and wagons, etc., with:out removal. 60c per week pays * 1 a $25 loan in 50 weeks. « I * ALL OTHER SUMS IN PRO ♦ 1 * PORTION. « -' * OCR NEW METHOD of mak- 4 * ing loans does away with the > ,f ♦ old-time red tape and makes It 4 ♦ a very simple matter to open 4 e 4 a credit account with us. 4 :t 4 If you need money, fill out 4 ' 4 and mail us this blank and our I 4 agent will call on you. v ,e 4 Name. 4 y 4 Address; St. and No 4 y ’ 4 Amount Wanted * ls 4 Our agent is in Decatur every 1 14 '1 uesday. n ’ . Reliable Private * ;e # J • h Uaa cwany ♦ * Established 18M Room 2. Sec- * 1 . oml Floor. 70€ Ctlboun Street Home 'Pn.me, 833, ie ** it * Fort Wayne, Ind rs

' “ Milk. Copyrifht C E. Zimmeman Co.--No. 18 Another Special One Day Reduction SALE FOR SATURDAY, MARCH, 23rd. ONL-Y Here we are offering for the one day only our choice line of genuine leather, Chaise leather and Velour couches in order to give the spring house furnishers an impetuous towards early buying. i A genuine leather couch was $25.00 goes at $22.50 Chaise leather couch was $20.00 goes at $17.50 Chaise leather couch was SIB.OO goes at $15.00 Chaise leather couch was $15.00 goes at $12.00 Chaise leather couch was §13.00 goes at $ll.OO A velour couch smooth top $13.00 goes at $lO 50 Another velour, smooth top better grade was $15.00 goes at §12.00 These prices good for Saturday only. Buy your couch now. These prices positively withdrawn Saturday night. MEYERS, SCHERER & ejecatur Beavers INDIANA Chiropractic The Wonderful Science WHY BE AILING When you know that your Spinal Column is where the cause of your Disease is Located, Can you imagine an effect without a cause? Effects such as appendicitis, Brights Disease, Stomach trouble, Headache, Nervousness, Deafness Piles, Insanity, etc., are caused from some spinal defect. 1 Locate And Adjust The Cause Os Disease Through The Spinal Column/ Nature cures without the use of drugs, knife, plectricit v or massage. If you’ve never heard of Chiropractic, don’t tell it, but investigate and get posted. Spinal analysis free. B. C. FRY, CHIROPRACTOR Over Lachot & Rice Drug Store Hours 1042 A M. 3-5 & 7-8 P.M. Phone 636 '* 1 " ,Wl h— row 111 I— Illi '3MMR Old Adams County Bank {[ Decatur, Indiana. |H x Mll i Capital $l2O I’-) I Surplus . $3( ‘s'iWT -• I -> I C. S. Niblick, President I (J? M. Kirtch and John Nibiirk L • fl Vice Presidents ‘1 xlkfr -ii fl & nger ’ Cashier. '- I , • • fl l/pisH Farm loans „ a Specialty Reflect — RcSOIVC lections ► | Made ; DOLLARS . & j 8 Deposited To The Credit able Rates. * Os I j A BANK ACCOUNT Accomoda- | II MAKE A NOISE S That Sounds Like Success! •| HAVE Extended | : YOU HEARD IT! >a — 1 I j Wo Pay 4 Per Cent Interest on 1 Year Time Deposits ——MEM——— I W.TI