Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 108, Decatur, Adams County, 4 May 1912 — Page 2

\ IL Y DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier >5-00 Per Month, by mail 2b cents Per Year, by mail >2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, tnaia.ua. as sec ord -class mail. FIRST COMMUNION DAY Will be Observed Tomorrow at the St. Mary's Church. All is in readiness for First Holy Communion day at the St. Mary s church tomorrow, when a class of for-ty-eight children —twenty-six boys and twenty-two girls will receive their first solemn communion. The masses on this day will be one hour earlier than usual, they being at 6:30 and 8:30 a. m., the latter being the mass when tiie class will receive the communion. The class will form in procession at the school house and march to the front of the church, entering and proceed to the mail altar. A short sermon to the children will be given by father Wilken, who has been carefully instructing and preparing them. A three days' retreat, which began on Wednesday and ended Friday evening, and today was spent in preparing and arranging matters for the happy day of tomorrow The day will be brought to a close with solemn vespers in the afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. r.j c >’ i* SUGAR BEET NOTES. Mr. E. M. Wagner will leave Monday for Indianapolis where he will secure more laborers for the beet fields. They still need a hundred men and will secure the services of all he can get. Upon his return he will leave the latter part of the week on a return trip to secure what help he can get there. These will be here as soon as they can make arrangements for their coming perhaps the latter part of the week. All farmers who need help should leave their order and upon arrival of the next party be on hand to speak up and sectire what they need. Farmers are also urged to get out a patch of beets no matter how small and all then can arrange for the employment of the many laborers who have arrived and will come in the next few weeks. NOTICE. Owners of dogs in the city of Decatur and Washington township, pleasd pay on or before May 15, 1912. WM. BLACKBURN. ’ Mrs. L. C. DeVoss will be the guest of friends over Sunday at Portland. Mrs. Reuben Lord left today for Berne to spend Sunday with friends. Mrs. Orval Harruff has gone to Linn Grove to spend Sunday with her par I ents Marion Ketcham of Geneva was' nuumbered among the business callers here today. John Bates of Hotschkiff, Colorado, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Shafer Peterson Friday evening. A. A. Simison of Geneva, who was a business caller here this morning, left at noon for his home. FOR RENT—An 8-room house an Eleventh street; water and gas. 'Phone, 3 rings 595, or see Sam Wyatt. 107t3

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DOINGS IN SOCIETY Ben Hurs Celebrate First Meeting in New Quarters With a Reception. THE BAPTIST AID I Bleeke-Walda Wedding on June 2—Attended Dance at Anker Hall. The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes. — Disraeli. The sixteen ladies of the Lien Hur drill staff under the direction of Mrs. A. I) Artman, tendered a pleasant little surprise Friday evening for the members of the order, the occasion being their first meeting in their new hall. The Court has been removed from the Morrison building to the Yeoman hall, on account of the Elks, having leased that room, and Friday evening’s meet was the first one in the new quarters. The degree was conferred upon Mrs. James Artman and the drill jtaff followed the initiatory service with an entertainment. Ice cream and cake were served. Miss Rose Dunathan, principal of ( the Decatur high school, left last even-, ing for Huntington, where she will spend the week-end with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Will A. Rundell will celebrate their first wedding anniversary Sunday and will entertain Mr. Seth F. Green, Miss Gertrude Green and Miss Elizabeth Freeman of Fort Wayne. A jolly good time was spent by the Alba Theta club Friday evening at the home of Miss Effie Miller, where they sewed, had music and luncheon and chatted. Miss Edith Miller will entertain next Miss Lola Boch is entertaining the Jolly Juniors. The PresbyaerianWoman’s Home and * Foreign Missionary society will hold ■ its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon i at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. |S. Coverdale. Mrs. John Schug will ; read the lesson study and Mrs. Eli Meyer will conduct the round table study. A good attendance is desired. | At this time a report of the recent annual Presbyterian convention held at 1 Columbia City will be given. Mrs. Fred Bell of Elwood was a guest other than the Thimble club members when they were entertained Friday afternoon by Miss Marie Patterson. The usual sewing with re- | freshments later, provided a very hap- , py afternoon's entertainment. The Misses Agnes Meibers and Naomi Niblick were at Fort Wayne Friday evening, where they attended an entertainment given at the Anker hall, by Mrs. Anker, the well known instructor in dances. —— Miss Mae Juday of Fort Wayne has come to make her home with her aunt, Mrs. Al Burdg. and to study music under Mrs, C. J. Lutz. Thirty enjoyed the splendid miss ionary session of the Baptist Ladies Aid society at the home of Mrs. H L. Coverdale where the following program was rendered: Hymn: piano duet, Inez Coverdale, Sylvia Droppleman; sentence prayers: reading, “Chapel Car News", Mrs Shepard; recitation, Violet Van Hart: piano solo, Mrs. C. E. Bell; reading, "God’s Plane

and Ours,", Mrs. Jones; recitation. Esther Bentz; Clippings, Mrs Glass, Mrs. Van Hart, Mrs. Shroll, Mrs. Brandyberry, Mrs. Shamp. A social period. with refreshments, followed the program. Mrs. David Stoler will be the next hostess. • The wedding of Amelia Bleeke, daughter of Henry Bleeke of Union township, will be solemnized June 2, to Mr. Theodore Walda, of Ft. Wayne. As the Bleeke church will be in the course of remodeling at that time, it will be necessary to hold the wedding at the Bleeke home. ——o ll—' .1. J. L. EDGE BETTER. J. L. Edge, the well known resident of North Fifth street, who has been seriously ill for some time, became worse Friday afternoon and for a while was thought to be dying, but is reported as being much better today. NINETEEN WERE SUCCESSFUL In Passing Second County Diploma Examination. Os the sixty-eight who tried the se - , ond examination for county diplomas, held at Geneva April 20, nineteen were successful, forty-nine failing. Miss Gertrude Kerr and Miss Jennie Kerr of District No. 1, Wabash township, are the , pupils of honor of this class, having received the highest averages at this examination. Their 1 grades are 91 and 88 per cent, respect- ! ively. W. 11. Soldner is their teachc. ■ The following is a complete list of the ( successful applicants at this examinai tion: Gertrude Kerr. Wabash township, average 91; Jennie Kerr, Wabash, S 8; Celina Amstutz. Wabash, 87: Marie Buckmaster, Jefferson, 84; Milo Lindsey, Hartford. 82; John Eicher, Hartford, 82: Calen Lybarger, Hartford, 82; Flossie Eckrote. Hartford, 80; CIF ence Elzey, Monroe. 82; George Yeoman, Monroe. 80; Clyde Noffsinger, Monroe, 81; Louise Kirchoffer, Monroe, 80; Edyre Davis, Monroe, 83; Victoria Gage, Blue Creek. 82; Roy Miller, Blue Creek, 83; Burtell Smith. Wabash, 81; Mabel Byerly, Kirkland, 82; Mabel Shoaf, Kirkland, 83; William Luttman, Root, 84. Total number of successful applicants of both examinations, 126. The next and last county diploma examination for the year 1912 will be held at Decatur Saturday, May 18th. Note —All applicants at this examination were second trials, except nine, which accounts for the low per cent ing the averages and comparatively small number of succeesful applicants. LEASE ERWiN ROOM. Graham & Walters Agency Will Move to New Quarters. Graham & Walters, the well known law, abstract, loan and insurance firm, has leased the entire lower floor of the D. N. Erwin building, formerly occupied by the Everett & Hite bazaar, and which adjoins the Everett & Hite grocery on the north. This firm expects to move its offices into this building by June first, and will have a commodious and well located suite of rooms for their extensive operations. The Graham & Walters company at present occupies -ooms above the interurban office but wished to move into more cotumodious quarters. The ground floor location will also be an advantage. U MINISTER SUICIDES. (United Press Service) Ncblesville, Ind., May 4—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Rev. Charles Martz of Arcadia committed suicide here today by drowning in a rain barrel. He had been mentally deranged for some time ,and arrangements had lieen made to send him to an asylum. He was a member of the Christian denomination.

REPUBLICANS MEET. Central Committee Met Little After Ten at Mayor Teeple's Office. i The republican central committee held a called meeting this morning a' the office of Mayor Teeple, when vari- , ous questions were brought up and i discussed. Owing to the absence of , County Chairman Egley, who missed the train at Berne, his home town, for ■ this city, he did not at rive here until after the meeting had taken up, at/I ; C. L. Walters presided. The registration law was the principal topic of discussion, when arrangements were made and settled for the carrying out of the work on next Thursday. Other problems were talked of, but nothing i important was scheduled for the meets ing. - n — A READY RESPONSE. Field Manager E. M. Wagner of the beet sugar company, who Las noted the fostering of several romances and love matches among the lads and lasses who work among the beets, the latest of which culminated in the marriage of a young couple who rami’ here '.o reside a short time ago, sta.es that ne can assure a husband for every maid who works in the beet fields. He says he has nine applications already from Decatur maids, both young and old —and wants at least one more. Girls, who will be the tenth? WILL GIVE SOCIAL. The Faith committee of the Royal Neighbor lodge will give a public 10cent social at the Modern Woodmen hall Tuesday night. May 7th The following program will be rendered at 8:00: Piano Duet —Hazel Lenhart and Urcile Amspaugh. Vocal Duet —Cliailotte and Margaret Niblick. Reading—Cleo Roop. Solo—Nellie Daniels. Violin Duet —Ruth and Miriam Fledderjohann. Reading—Lucile Smith. Vocal Solo—Bart Schraluka. Dialogue—Four Boys. Vocal Solo —Pliny Lyons. Reading Naomi Cramer. Dialogue—Two Girls. Piano Solo —Hazel Lenhart. Vocal Solo —Cecil Andrews. Dialogue—Lessons in Cookery— Three Girls. Piano Duet —Doris DeVoss and Pearl Lyons. 107*3 o . | READY FOR FRESCOERS. .. The work on the remodeling of the' Emmanuel or Bleeke Lutheran church in Union township, is under way, and the building will be ready for Kover, 1 the frescoer, of Fort Wayne, to begins work Monday. Carpenters are at' I present working on the rebuilding of the tower and in two weeks the painters can begin. —— o ' FOR SALE—One 6-yeai-old brown general purpose horse; perfectly. safe for lady or child to drive, and 1 coming 2-year old gelding colt. Enquire at office over Vance, Hite & Macklin, or call 'phone 336—D. F I Leonard. !07t! ,

i There’s no end to the jz.'easure you get from the Victor. This wonderful instrument is always at your service ready to entertain you with the best music and fun. And the whole family shares in its enjoyment. There’s a Victor for YOU—SIO to SIOO. Victor-Victroias sls to Terms to suit your convenience. For Sale By Schafer Ha dware Co. We save you money

WET AND STORMY MAY. May, according to Professor DeVoe, is to be wet and storm’- with frequent hot waves. In hb prognostications he says the month will enter with heavy rains over a large por.ion of the United States, and from the Ist to 2nd there will be heavy rains. On the 3rd to 4th there will be a warm wave followed on sth to 6th by pleasant weather. On the 7th to Bth there will be cloudy weather and on the 9th a storm wave will form over the upper Mississippi Valley and move southeastward and thunderstorms will prevail on the 10th to 11th. On the 12th to 13th a cool wave will prevail, followed by pleasant weather cn the 14th to Kith. Another storm wave will form on the 16th ever Missouri valley and move southeastward and on the 17th to 18th it will be mild and pleasant. From the 19th to 20th it wil be sultry and on the 21st heavy thunder storms will form over the Ohio Valley, followed on the 22nd to 23rd bv thunder showers which will clear up warm. From the 24th to 25th it wtl be warm and pleasant and will be followed on the 26th to 27th by sultry and showery weather On the 28th a belt of heavy thunder storms will move across the country and on the 29th to 30th there wil be showers followed by clearing weather and the month ”’lll go out warm. FOR SALE—RoII top desk, gasoline stove and a china painting kiln; all in good condition. For particulars inquire at this office. 92tf

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Just Received a Full Line of Rose Bushes, Bulbs, Seed Corn Soy Beans, Field Peas, Seed Potatoes and a car of fresh PORTLAND CEMENT guaranteed the best in the market. By using the Maduca Waterproofing in your Cement you have an absolute water light job under all conditions El. L. Carroll Notice To Gas Consumers On account of the misunderstanding by some of the notices published in reference to payment of gas bills a number of customers either failed to pay their bills between the Ist and 10th of the month, or they waited for a collector to call. Inasmuch as all bills are payable at the Gas Office, all bills should be paid at the Office between the Ist and 10th of each month, and commencing May Ist all bills not paid on or before the 10th of the month will be charged the rate of (sl.lO per Cu. Ft.) Very Respectfully, INDIANA LIGHTING COMPANY R.L. Starkweather M.D.D.O. Eight Years Experience SPECIALIZING IN OSTEOPATHY Treats every knowm disease by all latest proven methods manual and other, Electricty employed. Scientific dietetics, Examination free. County calls solicited, Methods unexcelled and results positive. Indolent sores and surface cancers Cured. Satisfaction Guaranteed Office and Residence over Bowers Realty Company Decatur, Ind. Phone 314 Branch Office PORTLAND, IND. Dr. Davis Asst. _________________ _____________________________ REPAINTING RUBBER TIRING UPHOLSTERING THAT’S IT DECATUR CARRIAGE WORKS W. D. PORTER, PROP. 3 Doors E of Post Office East Monroe Street, BERGHOFF BEER A Real German Brew We Absolutely Guarantee That This Beer Will Never Cause Biliousness Costs.no more than any other first Class Beer instead of machine-forced methods, we use nature’s method-time, and store our product for months to get the proper age and that pleasant mellow taste. The brewing secret of the old German masters, the material, the water, the equipment and the will, combine to produce a beer wh’-e nourishing, nerve-strengthening and stimulating qualities are unexcehe A beer whose purity, wholesomeness and flavor have secured for it friends unnumbered. Delivered By The Case JCURLEY’S Phone 38