Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 73, Decatur, Adams County, 25 March 1912 — Page 2

DAIL Y DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday by THE OECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LI •' G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rat*s r»r Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mail ...2a cents Per Year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rate* made known on •pplication. Entered at tbe postofflee in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class nu>'i The ground hog has proven that he has too high a regard for keeping his word. As a truth teller he may outrival the famous Washington. A great many people are asking "just what advantage it is for Decatur to own a $5,000 fire truck that is not used when necessary?” and we have to answer, "rloggoned if we know.” Whatever the delay is in turning this new' outfit over to the city should be taken care of quickly, before a costly blaze causes criticism of some one. The Eighth district congressional convention at Winchester Tuesday 1 will be largely attended. At that time the Hon. .5. A. M. Adair will be renominated for his fourth term in congress. He has accomplished things and the people of this district will prove that they are satisfied by re-electing him next fall by a larger majority than ever. Adams county w ill send a large delegation to the convention. The following cry of anguish comes from a republican paper that is not able to suppress its grief: "We don't like the talk of republicans that a republican candidate for president ‘cant carry Indiana,’ or T will not vote for Roosevelt,’ o’ will not vote for Taft.” ” • But it is certain that whether the distressed editor does or does not like to hear such talk, it will go on. Mr. Roosevelts friends have charged time and again that Mr. Taft cannot carry this state. And on the other hand. Mr. Taft’s friends assert just as positively that Roosevelt not only cannot carry Indiana, but that he cannot possibly carry enough other states to be elected. We think that both Roosevelt and Taft’s friends are correct in their estimates of the weaknesses of their respective chiefs. To be honest, we don’t know just where the republicans are at concerning the ultimate result in Indiana, for delegates to the national republican convention, and we doubt if there is a man, woman or press bureau in the state that does News from one source convinces us that Mr. Sholty knew his business in his claims for Roosevelt, and then comes a hunch from the other side, which makes us think he was only guessing. We have therefore decided that the safest way is to await the result of the conventions this week. It is conveded that Adams county is for Roosevelt, though the Taft men say it is close, while the Roosevelt workers insist that the ra-

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' tio is about six to one. The fight :s ! fierce throughout the state and bids fair to make irganization impossible when the real campaign comes. I " WANT HIS RETURN. . Grace Church, Hartford City, Asks Return of Rev. B. E. Parker. 3 Rev. B. E. Parker, son-in-law of .1. j 1 D. Hale, of this city, pastor of Grace iM. E. church, Hartford City, closed 8 his year's work there Sunday night, -* and left at once for Wabash to at--3 tend the conference. The Hartford - City Journal says: ’! "Mr. Parker is just closing his second year of the local pastorate and , he is regarded as one of the strongest and ablest divines ever assigned to this charge. Under Mr. Parker s ? pastorate the church has thrived s wonderfully, and has no! only increas- . ed in membership, but has been able i to discharge all of its financial obli-; gations without difficulty "Mr. Parker has been especially as-1 ’ sidnous in keeping up the various de-i Apartments of the church, the entire i church organization being balanced! , perfectly and working in splendid ac- • , cord. I "This popular pastor has made ■ ’ friends not only in the church but ' out of his church as well, and it is ( • the wish of the entire community, that he be returned to Hartford City for another year. Not long ago a ’ unanimous call was extended by the , Methodist congregation for his re-] turn, and it is not likely that j ence will disregard the expressed wish of those who have so much in- ■ terest in the matter as the congrega-I tion. ' ■ I "Every influence that can be | brought to bear will be employed by ; the people of Hartford City to induce conference to act in accordance with . the wishes of the congregation, and ! Mr. Parker will no doubt be returned > for another year." 0 LESSON IN EGG COOKERY. It happened very appropriately in the course of the high school girls' cooking class at the gas office, under the direction of Mrs. Stella Phillips, that the cookery of eggs should come at this time, just prior to Easter, which is two weeks in the future. The first lesson on eggs was taken up this afternoon, the girls preparing “egg in the nest," which is the egg on drytoast, and another variety, the softcooked egg on water toast Mrs. Phillips remained over and demonstrated for the Young Matrons’ club entertained this afternoon by Mrs. Hensley, demonstrating in the preparation of the luncheon, which included nut bread and salad, the club menu's allowing of the serving of only two items. — — n LITTLE BETTER TODAY. The condition of Mrs. A. P. Beatty was reported this morning as being ] , slightly better than that of Sunday, | when she took a turn for the worse, i .' and remained quite serious during the night. This morning she appeared somewhat brighter and partook of a little nourishment, which will no 1 doubt bring more strength. , 4-BARBERS-4. Hah cutting, 15c; first-class work. First shop south of Hie Hensley jew- ' elry store. 1 FRANK HOWER, Mgr. s MARSH BURDG, RED KNOFF, 73t6 C. STULTS. 7 n NOTICE TO PUBLIC. t Notice is hereby given that I will not h be responsible for any debt contracted bv mv wife, Daisy Palmer, after e this date. March 23, 1912. b 72t3-e-o-d JOSEPH PALMER.

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Girlhood Friends of Mrs. Otto Haubold Guests at Birthday Dinner Given BY MRS, P. B. THOMAS Robert Heller Celebrates—Shower Given for Mr. and Mrs. S. Kunkel. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Monday. Yeung Matrons —Mrs. D. M. Hensley. T uesday. Presbyterian Aid Mrs. Mary Steele ■ Historical —Mrs. Jane Crabbs. Wednesday. St. Vincent de Paul —Mrs. Jerry Cos-1 - fee. Mothers’ Club —Mrs. A. D. Suttles. ; Florhul de Purin—Eula McKinney. ' Shakespeare—Mrs. J. S. Boyers. Thursday. Helping' Hand —Mrs. Ed Miller. Embroidery—Mrs. Orval Harruff. Presbyterian Missionary, Society— ' Mrs. J. C. Sutton. Euterpean—Msr'.j Patterson. - i Needleeraft —Jessie Magley. — Ho who has a thousand friends. Has not a friend to spare, And he who has one enfemy Shall meet him everywhere. j. The twenty-sixth birth anniversaiy*| of Mrs. Otto Haubold of Evanston, j , 111., who is visiting here, was the oc-, I casion of a happy birthday dinner giv-1 en today noon by her mother, Mrs. P. ' 'B. Thomas. Not until she descended I I the stairway this morning after reI turning from the dressmakers' was ' I Mrs. Haubold aware of the little gathering of friends, those with whom she I spent her childhood and with whom 1 , she grew to girhood, becoming her classmates in school from the very beginning through the high school —that 1 had quietly assembled at the Thomas home while she was gone and were ' awaiting to greet her on her return. A large bouquet of red roses gave pretty expression of their love and good wishes. A very tempting dinner at noon was served in the dining room, the table being perfect in its appointments. the centerpiece of which was a blooming cinararia. The white birthday cake was a feature of the dinner. Covers were laid for the following: Mrs. B. E. Parker of Hart- 1 ford City, Mrs. Louis Holthouse. Mrs. Jesse Dailey, and the Misses Midgel Smith. Marie Patterson, Bertha Hel-! ler, Fannie Hite. During the afternoon the conversation grew animated with the recalling of their happy days together and the talking over of | ! events that have transpired since they I were all last united. Mr. and Mis Sherman Kunkel of Monmouth were given a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening by the neighbors and friends, including the members also of the Concord Lutheran • church. Mr. and Mrs. Kunkel have been married a year or so, but from time to time the anticipated giving of the shower has been postponed. SO Saturday evening, the eve of Mrs. 1 Kunkel's birth anniversary was final-I ly selected and everything worked together well for the consummation of the plans for that evening. Games, music add conversation passed the time pleasantly, and the viewing of the many pretty and useful gifts, which included aluminum ware, china and all kinds of things for the home, was ' an enjoyable feature of the evening. Those present were Messrs, and Mesdames Harve Clark E. S. Christen.

I Charles Johnson, Henry Bauman, and daughter, Mary: C. D. Kunkel, J. C. Magley, jr., and son, Charles; S. S. iMagley; Charles Magley; Will Evans 'and daughter, Juanita; Dale Moses, jeurt Fritzinger, John Peoples, James j Stockard, Philip Schieferstein and sons, Thurman and Marlow; W A. Fonner; Mrs. Samuel Kunkel. Mrs Winnie Wilder. Mrs. Ella Peoples, Mrs. Mat Fritzinger, Mrs. Anna Yahne, Frank McConnell, Misses Mamie KitIson, Mabel Moses, Catherine Christen, I Irene Evans, Hattie and Bessie Wilder, Lilly Clark, Leola Stockard. Lelah Peoples, Gladys Eley, Helen Fortner; Fred and Joe McConnell, Fred \ Nye, Heber Fonner, Lloyd Magley, Joe I Burr, Wilson Lewton, John Tow nsend, Arthur Clark. The Thimble club had their usual |enjoyable sewing party Saturday aftjernoon with Mrs Wesley Hoffman. Miss Bess Schrock will be hostess at the next meeting. I Mr and Mrs Henry B. Heller gave a birthday dinner for their little son. i Robert, who Sunday arrived at the I dignity of his first year. The dinner ; was served at noon and while Robert i can come in for little more of the I good things served except the chicken ; drum stick, which he waved in right i good glee, his little cousins, Fanny I and Dick Heller and Ralph Tyndall, were invited to share the dinner with him, and the event was a merry one. After the morning services at the German Reformed church Sunday i morning, the nine boys of the confir- ' mation class were invited to partake of dinner at the home of the pastor, i the Rev. L. C. Hessen. In the afterI noon the examination of the class ' took place at the church, this coverI ing a complete test in Bible and the catechism in which they have been , trained by the pastor. Each boy rejsponded nicely to his part of the test and showed a thorough knowledge of the subjects in which he was examined. The boys will be confirmed on ' Easter Sunday and will then be rejeeived into membership. The class comprises Edgar Mutschler, Harold Kirsch. Frank Meshberger, Albert Miller, Adolph Lammert, Louis VanCamp. Henry Weidler, Fred Weidler, ’rvin Walters. The Orient club which was t o have , been entertained th : s week by Mrs. C. I D. Murray, has postponed its meet till next week. Attention is again called to the meeting of the Presbyterian Aid society on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mary Steele on Win- ■ Chester street. The Ladies’ Home and Foreign Mis- ■ sionary society of the Presbyterian church will sold their next meeting with Mrs. Jesse C. Sutton on Thursday. A good program has been prepared for the afternoon and a good •attendance is desired. The Mite society of the Methodist church will meet on Friday afternoon with Mrs. John T. Myers. The regular routine of business will be in order and the ladies expect a good attendance. The St. Vincent de Paul society will meet on Wednesday afternoon , with Mrs. Jerry Coffee. — The Helping Hand society of the .German Reformed church will hold its regular meeting Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ed Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harrington were entertained at supper Sunday evening I by Mr. and Mrs. George C. Steele. i—- ■ — Mrs. Orval Harruff will be hostess - to the Embroidery club Thursday ev . ening

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, A class of ewelje of the junior League of the Methodist church, with . their superintendent. Miss Etta Mali lonee. visited Saturday afternoon with , Miss Grace Hurst, on West Monroe > street, where a delightful time was in I order. Miss Hurst has been blind a . i number of years and the ingathering of young girls, with the pretty vocal . music they rendered, was more than . ordinarily pleasing to her. . All Rebekahs and especially the de- ■ gree staff are urged to bear in mind the initiation of tomorrow evening and lend their presence to make the event a successful one. At this time 1 the Misses Inez Coverdale and Mamie , Kitson will be initiated. I Miss Winnie Burke entertained the Chanticleer club at its weekly sewing party Saturday afternoon. TRIAL NEARING CLOSE. Chicago Packers Have One Chance Left to Obtain Their Dismissal. (United Press Service.) Chicago, 111., Mar. 25 —(Special to Daily Democrat)- —The closing scene of the nine years of legal fighting between the government and the packers ; accused of criminal restraint of trade was commenced today by Federal I' Judge Carpenter. Pierce Butler, one I . of the government attorneys, begun the final plea for conviction of the ten defendants. The end of his plea was a bitter attack on the motion of the • defendants to inform the national ■ company. NOTICE, RED MEN. All members of tjie lodge are re- • quested to be present at the regular i • meeting to, be held Wednesday even- I ing at which time it will be necessary |. to take action toward getting a new I hall. All members should be present and express themselves concerning the new location. NOTICE. P. E. Chapman of Poe. Ind., wishes | to meet the Christian church board at . Dr. Mangold s office at 12:30 Tuesday, ’ | March 26th. Please be there. Busi- | ness of importance. G. C. STEELE, Clerk. FURNISHED ROOMS OR HOUSE WANTED—lnquire at this office at once 72t3

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