Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 79, Decatur, Adams County, 1 April 1912 — Page 2

DAILY D E M OC RAT Published Every — Evening, Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates rer Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mail ~..2a cents er Year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies...,. 2 cents Advertising rat«« maue known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class map. That man Stout who writes supposed political articles for the Indianapolis Star, has so much nerve in telling his collossal untruths that he almost makes a fellow gasp, and just bow a paper that claims to lie reputable can feature them and succeed, is a wonder that may some time unravel itself. Considerable talk was heard among the old veterans here today, over a rumor that Senators Kern and Shively haa voted against the Smoot old age pension bill. This is a mistake. Both men spoke and voted for the Sherwood bill and after its defeat voted for the Smoot bill, which, while not nearly so good as the Sherwood, is an improvement over the present law. April Fools' day, oldest traditional custom in the world. Not many years ago, it was indulged in as a sort of play day by old and young. Os recent years, however, the average American has become too busy with other affairs to stop for play. The children do not allow us to altogether forget the fact that on this of all days they have the right to play any kind of an old trick on "Mom" or “Dad." In his speech at Winchester last

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•> week, the Hon. S. M. Ralston said: | "Eight years ago men like John Adair | and myself went up and down the • state, telling the people that they (■ would be unwise to elect a lion hunter for president. Four years ago we ■ told them they would make a mistake "I if they elected Mr. Taft. Now the I Taft boosters are out saying we were 8 right eight years ago and the Rooseq ! velt backers are sure we were right 0 four years ago. . B The first registration day in Adams ■ county will be on Thursday. May 9th. It is most important that every demo- " crat who can do so, should register al that time. This will save expense j to the county, trouble to yourself and , inconvenience to your committeeman, i Get your vote registered and then assist in getting the other fellows in who 1 have neglected it. You must register 1 to vote this year, and while there will be three registration days, you should be loyal enough to get in on the first. i Let's forget there will be any other d. ys and plan as though this is the s last opportunity. Register on May 9th. If there is anything about this matter that you don’t understand, call J on your committeeman, or County i Chairman Bosse, or write him or this I office and the information will be . forthcoming. > Well Known Lady (Continues r- jh. t One.) Thomas, Monroe township; Joshua F., 1 Elgin, Ill.; Mrs Mary Sautbine, Craig- ’ ville; Mrs. Lucy Abbott, Wells counf ty; Mrs. Gertrude Johnson, Monroe t townshfn; Mrs. Susan Beery. Kirkland t township; Mrs. Dolly Pair’sh, Kirkland township; Mrs. Jennie Landis, El- ' i gin, 111. Surviving brothers are Abra--1 ham and William Mowery of lowa, t Charles and John Mowery of Minne- ,• sota; a sister, Mrs. Catherine Hunj sicker ,of Grover Hiil, Ohio, and a half . brother, Blosser, of Columbus, Ohio. The funeral will be b “ld Tuesday * morning at the Beery or Antioch

church, west of this city. The procession will leave the house at 9:30 o'clock, sun time, for the church, where the services will be conducted by the Rev. Solomon Good of Dayton, ! Ohio, assisted by Jacob Heller. Bur- . ial in the churchyard cemetery. ■ N—— —V ■ — Its Sam Ralston CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE ground. For days I continued the was taken out and I became a fullfledged miner. 1 soon realized that Destiny had not tapped on my shoulder and called upon me to be a coal ; baron. 1 sold out er.d, with the money began the studying of lew.” Laughing heartily over his experience as a miner, Mr. Ralston told of his days teaching school and his ultimate mastery of a part of Blackstone. There are a few things connected with the early life cf Mr. Ralston to which he seldom refers because of the painful memory of the early struggles. These incidents concern the early struggle for an education. Lt is known to a .ew friends that Mr. Ralston gained his first knowledge of the law by lying downward on the floor and reading his boohs by candle light. The days were spent in driving an ox team for hia father and aiding in keeping the family belongings together. The early influence on the i life of Mr. Ralston is seen in his later j day love of live stock and outdoor life. ■ "My great hubby Is horses, sheep i I and cattle, with a strong lilting for! poultry," said Mr. Ralston. “I have a small farm near town, and it is my own diversion.” Later, at the Ralston home. 502 : North Meridian street, the future gov-! ernor took keen delight in displaying the comforts of a modern, but plain residence. His most cherished belonging is the bust of 'ihomas Jefferson, given him by the teachers of Lebanon when he retired as president of the school board. On the second floor is the library and "den." Mr. Ralston's favorite books are the works of Jefferson and the writings of Samuel Johnson. "Yes, it's the greatest home in the world and there will never be a more sacred place for me," said he.

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Joseph Steigmeyer Quietly j Celebratng 84th Birth Anniversary. AT HIS HOME TODAY Johnson-Keller Nuptials Sat-i urday—Mrs. Starkweather Entertaining. WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. T uesday. Presbyterian Missionary—Mrs. L. A. Graham. Wednesday. Concord Aid —Mrs. Mary Houk Shakespeare—Mrs. J. Heller. Thursday. Baptist Aid—Mrs. 11. \\ Innes. Evangelical Aid —Mrs. Charles VanCamp . C. W. B. M. —Mrs. Henry Stevens. Salem Aid —Mrs. John Helm Euterpean—Mrs. Henry Heller. Friday. Christian Aid —Mrs. D. F. Quinn. Saturday. Sewing—Esther Best. Jolly Juniors* —Marie Smith. It is only the person whose own social position is insecure, who is snobbish or treats one in iess I fortunate circumstances with con- I tempt. — Mrs. Henry Stevens will entertain the Christian Women s Board of Missions Thursday afternoon. The Christian Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs. D. F. Quinn Friday afternoon. Judge R. K. Erwin has been made a member of the reception day committee for the Jefferson day banquet at Indianapolis on April 12th. Joseph steigmeyer, si - ., of Union township is today celebrating his eighty-fourth birthday. He has been a resident of Adams county, Indiana, for more than forty years and is one of the pioneers who assisted material ly in the development of the country. ■ Mr. SteigmeyeT's celebration today I was a very quiet one, characteristic of ; Mr. Steigmeyer, he being a very quiet man during all his life, always avoid- | ing neighborhood quarrels or mix-ups, ! yet he has been a good neighbor, ac- I rommodating and always ready to i help the needy. All of his children were present today for dinner, except Sister Aldegundis. a daughter, who is at Fond du Lac, Wis. The children present were John, Joseph, Fred and Andrew. About two years ago Mrs. Steigmeyer died, having attained the age of seventy-six years. Mr. Steigmeyer’s health is good for one of his age, he frequently attending church in this city. Mr. Steigmeyer has many friends in this county who re- 1 joice with him over his attaining such a ripe ol dage. His life has been characterized by industry, peacefulnes sand honesty. May he celebrate many more such birthdays.—Contributed | The account of the birthday party i given for Mrs. T. K. Roebuck, former- ! ly of this county, now of Sanford.; Mich., where they are enjoying their ' new home, will be of local interest "A pleasant surprise was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Roebuck, [ in honor of Mrs. Roebuck’s forty-third , birthday anniversary. Music and games, after which a lunch was serv- ’ ed, were the principal features of the J! evening. There were thirty neighbors I gathered in to help celebrate the : event. Those present were Homer King, wife and son, Ernest; John ! Johnson and wife, Miss Verie Fuhr- ; man and brother, Hubert, all former I Adams county people: also Mr. Grill, I wife and daughter; Mr. Barkley, wife ! and daughters, Bergit and Blanche; ■ Mr. Gamble, wife and daughter, Harriet; Mrs. Monroe and baby of Flint. Mich.; Miss Ada Goodman and cousin, Edith: Willie Francis and brother, Arthur: Willie Craig, Lewis Grill, Manna Perkins. It was late before all departed, wishing Mrs. Roebuck many more happy birthdays.” Mrs. Dr. Starkweather is entertaining at a thimble party this afternoon for her sister. Miss Esther Johnson, of South Bend. Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of S. C. Cramer was solemnized the marriage of Miss Goldia Johnson and Mr. Otto Keller, of this city, the Rev. Crapier officiating. The young couple left on the 4 o'clock car for Dixon, Ohio, where they visited with relatives. They will reside in this city, the groom being an employee of the Waring glove factory. The bride was very pretty in her wedding frock of blue silk, becomingly

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made. The young couple has the best I wishes of a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gunsett enter-' tained at tinner Sunday for their daughter Miss Ida, who -as a mem her of Cue confirmation class at the Zion’s Lutheran church, and took her first communion Sunday. The dinner was very nicely prepared by Mrs. Will Parent and on the arrival ot the party from church at noon the feast was spread. Guests were Will Parent and family, Mrs. Henry Lankenau and daughter, Lulu; Clyde Noble, Mr and Mrs. Frank Pearce, John Gunsett and daughter, Lizzie, of Con voy, Ohio; Otto Weinman of Schumm, Ohio. The Evangelical Ladies’ Aid society will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Van Camp. Mr. and Mrs. Schaub, son and daughter, and Mrs. Leas, of Auburn, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel lianna of Fort Wayne were guests at the C. A. Dugan home Sunday. During the afternoon a number of callers mingled with th eguests. Miss Winifred Ellingham will arrive in Decatur within a day or two for a several days’ visit with Miss Dorothy Dugan and other friends. A good attendar ,e desired at the Presbyterian Womans missionarymeeting at the home of Mrs. L. A. Graham tomorrow afternoon. The 'program will oyta at prompt 2:30' o’clock. The Baptist Ladies’ Aid will meet ! ou Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Henry Winnes. A missionary program ; will be in order for the afternoon and I several musical numbers will be ren- j dered, thus making the afternoon on» of great interest. Sunday was a happy day for Mar- '' garet, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 1 J. C. Moran, it being her ninth birth- ' day anniversary, which was spent by inviting a number of friends to spend i the afternoon and to partake of a six o’clock dinner with her. The afternoon was whiled away by the playing . of various games and amusements, en-! ■ tertaining to all. and the day will be! long remembered by rhe little guests and hostess as well. EXCELLENT SERMON. , The Knights of Pythias marched in I a bodv from the Home to the United ■ Brethren church Sunday morning where their annual sermon, a most excellent and appropriate one, was de- • livered by the Rev. E. A. Goodwin, in i his usual masterful way. PROMPT PAYMENT. t The representative of the Home In- - surance Company of which Chas, i Helm is agen, was here Saturday and i appraised tho loss of the dwelling > which was burned last Sunday and ■ the property of Willard Steele. Prompt I and satisfactory settlement was made, i n • WANTED—To rent, good fi or 7-room house, modern, centrally located. ■ ’Phone 16f, or see J. H. Stewart, at r Democrat office 77tf

THE MORRIS CO. S & IO CENT STORE SPECIAL THIS WEEK Embroider}’worth 15 & 18c yd. only .... |Qc Special 15 to 20c grade of curtain goods per yd. IQc In Connection We have many other Bargains. Come In And Look Them Over THE MORRIS CO. 5 4 10 CENT STORE

DO YOU WANT A HOME? A well known resident of Adams ( county, amply provided with this j ( world’s goods, and able to take care 1 of a home Luu family, in good health, I ( and otherwise an tight, desires a i companion, some la, y who knows how to make and keep the home, whose age is not over thirty-five, who ' I desires matrimony, should write to 55, Monroe, Ind. 79t3 ™' . ■--—■-..1 .1

I -~=™ —™ ==• 1 North Eastern Michigan Lands --FOR SALE OR TRADE■SMWMU Improved or unimproved farm lands. Soil rich clay and black loam, with a clay subsoil, adapted to raising wheat, barley, oats, rye. coin, buckwheat, beans, clover and timothy; all kinds of vegetables and fruits, a fact everything raised in Indiana. Illinois or Ohio. Delightful climate, plenty jyf rainfall, nicely located and can lil * l ljr ' chased on terms to suit purchaser. A few of the many we have listed: 1 acres, all under cultivation, good clay soil, produce? -ood < e ‘-‘ y ail cr °M, two-story frame house, good barn. 30x72, and other c’’tbuildings, good bearing orchard, m |i e9 o f town; 40 rods to church, ID iods to school. This is one of the best locations in the county We* settled around it Price, $3,000. , acres , 120 under cultivation; 50 bearing apples tree; >■ P ace, 2 miles to town, 1 mile to school, 6 miles to railroad: b<»i<e with wing 12x14; good cellar, good barn 40x60, with basement, goo< granary and other outbuildings. Price, $6,500. °. IG<> acres, 85 acres cleared, 2 good frame houses, 2 good barns. ■nr - v,' . Snla " arn 5 miles of a good town; % mile to «4.uM-$2,000 cash, balance on time. °*. 4 AO acreg . 60 acreß cleared and under cultivation, timber good iui.'i °° ’ g °°d !° ani , level, % mile to school and church. 6 miles to oai . rame house 18x24, wing 16x20, barn ~0x50; plenty of fruit Tins f» bargain at the price; $3,000. No. s_s(i acres. 70 cleared and under cultivation, close to town, sc' 1 " 01 . 1,1 11 ' '■* mile, good 10-room house, in good condition, barn f- x No fi-^ bU " dingS - Thlß farm is a good one; $5,000. acres, 97 acres cleared and under cultivation, 100 beariuss 50p S ’ * m '' e l ° Bchool> 4 miles ’ to railroad, good house, barn m< in and let us tell you about the many other farms we Im VP pro ip .^ amß bounty land for sa;e. I have also a few live buyers foi 11 J in Decatur. List your property with me for quick sale. D. F. Leonard Decatur, IndPhohe Office 667 Phone dome 336

FOR SALE—WiII sell at a bargain, if sold in ten days, 10 acres of the finest beet land In Adams county, within 'city limits. Good house, barn, drove i well, cement cistern, com v i, '.nick!en park and house, and good orchard. It’s to your interest to act quick for it’s a bargain. Inquire at this offee or ’phone 505. Will not sell after 1" days. — ■ —o —-— Democrat Want Ads Pay_