Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 175, Decatur, Adams County, 23 July 1912 — Page 2

DAILYDEMOCRAT Pvt>G*neJ Every Esxntnft, Except Sunaay by TIE KCATUI DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rate* Per Week, by carrier. 10 cents Per Tear, by carrier. 95.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur. Ixidiana, as scectd class mail The "Old Home Week" committee are planning several good events fo’ the big week. Its up to every one to boost the seventh-sixth birthday of old Decatur town. Send for the friends and relatives. The committee will invite them but you should do so likewise. The Roosevelt party in Indiana have decided to nominate Albert Jerimiah Beveridge for Governor. They have asked where be stood several times and receiving no reply have taken this manner of finding out Even this step does'nt particularly frighten any body. Mr. Beveridge ran for senator two years ago and about the only stir he made was his prediction that Indiana would go fifty- thousand for the "vine clad cottage." which it did'nt go by about seventy five thousand. With Albert on the Roosevelt ticket and Shank on the Taft ticket it ought to be easy sailing for Samuel M. Ralston. MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS. No'L_< ’* hereby Z.-u tat the ann.ai meeting cf -lOckho’.ders ?f the i Olfi Adams tecsl’ auk will bo held! at 'heir tanking *_jjse. DtcaT: ", Inc:-1 ana. at a. m, na

~jts.33-. ’ 'sil, -- ‘ a hvshe! at r» ovhar>: —S< t'-t purparf of Meeting seven di-Linn. 171t«5 ________ r duties, according to Sterne. ... _.,.i are ~ .: a h -e. to plant a tree, io T'ti *.»va i rvrC wr.te a bo:i and to have a ~m. r arming ng a of God BaX)rfirg {o s<hols RafikcH rnre - a Tr - an - 5 nev - r 50 happy *s when he is at s?me God-like business. as I God's peculiar business is that as makLI _ ing. He not only made things of nothing, but lie .$ continually at the making of one of Work thing out of another. ________________ If w- inquire into God's present activiBy FIASK CIAXE *i« far 1 our r-> , r drains can guess. ——m we per -:ve him to -e, ->=t, a farmer • gardener. Hence I reckon farming to be not only the no.lest of occupations, but also I think there is no diviner satisfaction than tending a plant and seeing it grow. Then he is a carpenter, though he makes world’s and not cottages, and makes round and not square things. He is pre-eminently a houeemaker, and the humblest spider spins his web in imitation of him who spins a universe for his habitation. He is also an author. I seen his manuscript in the layered rock, read uis poetry in men and women and looked in awe at his pictures in the setting sun. Ar. i. f- arthly, he is a father. There is no more God-like joy than zo h .d in your arms a baby of your own body, and to look into little eyes that reflect your souh The most medieval notion of God is that he is an idle king. doine notiring. Mothers— Do you realize the fact that our JULY CLEARANCE SALE offers you the best opportunity to select that boy a school suit for this fall. Note these values we are offering at 'A Regular Prices Knickerbocker, Russian and Sailor \ Suits reduced as follows: $2.00 Suits 31.25 2.75 Suits 1-85 3.50 Suits 2.38 ' Ni 4.50 Suits 3.00 Fl A 5.50 Suits 3.67 j 6.50 Suits 4.34 'w 7.50 Suits 5.00 / f Jt 8.00 Suits 5.34 The Myers-Dailey Go. J

rectors to » erve for th* ensuing year I and us transact such other business j as may come before then 157t30 E X. KFTiN’GER, Cashier. I —- WHAT MAKES A WOMAN? One hundred and twenty pounds more or less, of bone and muscle don t make a woman. It’S a good foundation Put into it health and strength and she may rule a kingdom. But that’s just what Electric Bitter* give her. Thousands b’.ess them for overcoming fainting and ditty spells and for dispelling weakness, nerromsness, backache and tired, listless, worn-out feeling. “Electric Bitters have done me a world of good.' » rites Eliza Pool. Depew, Okla., and I thank you, with all my heart, for making such a good medicine.” Only svc. Guaranteed by the Hol’bouse Drug Co. o — STARTLING, ASTONISHING. Has been the sale of tuoodine during the past few days. We never have had such a tremendous sale on any remedy in our store. Bloodioe is highly endorsed by some of the most learned physicians in America for Bng*"» s disease, diabetes, stone in the bladder, rheumatism and catarrh, and if yon are suffering with any of these terrible diseases you should not fa:’, to buy a bottle of this wonderful remedy today. Vsual fLOO sire bottles lor 5“ cents at the Holtbouse Drug Co. or from The Bloodine Corporation, Boston, Mass Holthouse Drug Co., special agents. END® HUNT FOR RICH GIRL. Often the hunt for a rich wife ends a hen the man meets a »oman that uses Electric Bitters. Her strong nerves »eil in a bright brain and even temper Iler pea ch-1 loom complexioi and ruby ftps resuit iron: her pure blood: her brigrt eyes from restftil sleep; her elastic step, from firm, free muscles, all telling of the health and strength Electric Bitters give a wc-man, and the freedom from indigestion, backache, headache, fainting and diary spells they promote. Everywhere they are woman's favorite remi edy. If weak er ailing, try them ■ ’ “c at Holthouse Drug Co o PLVMS FOR SALE—AII .ar let!-s

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Baptist Congregation Gives Farewell Surprise for Shamp’s SERIES OF PARTIES — For Lucile Coppock —Miss Ethel Smith will Give Houseparty ; FIFTEEN REQU'*'YE» FOR YOUNG LADIES. 8. Bracelet* In making her daily toilet, each one should clasp carefully on her wrists the bracelets of Neatness and IndusI try. Though ever so poor in this world s goods, these two qualities will do much toward recommending for you a respectful position in life —Gloria Hunnex in . Shinning Light. WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR Thursday. ‘ Evangelical Aid —Mrs. Frank Butler. 1 Helping Hand —Mrs. Fred Ast banc-; ’ her Futh Circle — Dorothy Schultz. Baptist Ad — Mr*. Jesse Van Hart FRIDAY I Christian Aid — Mrs Minnie DanieL! ! I [ j Mrs. C. Dr. i sentertaining Miss Ada i r 1 ■ | Hicks of North Bay. C anada. — i Miss Ethel Smith who recently -e-1 1 ■ I j turned to LaFcntaine to make her! ‘ | home, has issued invitations to a sue- ’ j ber of her r-er-aiur young !ady friends, i 3 i to be her guests at a week-end house ‘ party at her home there Visits to Marion and other cities nearby will 1 also be a part of the elaborate order I of entertainment arranged by their ■ ' , hostess, and the girls are anticipating a good time The party will Include the Misses Naom. Dugan, Lil-: i lian Rice Reba Quinn Florence Mey- " ■ ers, Greta! Shoemaker, and Winifn-d ’’'Burke the last i.amed to meet the ! others at LaFontame as she returns ' from Colfax, where she been visi i : itir.S 0 An error was .jade in announcing - 'he W ■ T V :or this week It - ..I e be held Wednesday of next week. July • 31. instead when Mrs. John Niblick wl! be hostess ' I ' Mrs. Minnie Daniel will be hostess e ( to the Christian Ladies' Aid society i Friday a'lernoon. at 1 o'clock A . -ood attendance is desired 1 ~ x_ j Sixty-three fnends joined in giving a pleasant surprise Saturday eveue • mg for Clarence Hilyard at the home r of hi* parents Mr. and Mrs J. P. Hilj yard, in honor of his twenty-fourth I birthday anniversary. Clarence was _ | invited to spend Saturday night and - ' - and i?:. ! arriving 'here was surprised to find I the large assembly. Music and gam-s (> contributed to a delightful social time a and ice cream, cake and pickles were served. 0 The Chirsfian Endeavor society S of the Presbyterian church will give a ! social Thursday evening on the church f lawn Ice ---earn and cake will be served and the pu’llc is cordially invited to attend. i Miss Lucile Coppock of Grand I Rapids, Michigan, who left yesterday tor Logansport to contin e he: I v«.f*£T <> YK'iT.tj friends, j was the guest of honor at a series of social affairs. Miss Glayds Flanders gave a sewing party for ber Saturday afternoon, when the girls had a delightful time sewing for their dolls. After playing games, too, they were invited into the dinning room where r<reshments were in • order. The dinning room table was very pretty with its pink and green floral centerpiece, and its pink cand’es which stood at each plate. The invitation list included Louva Stoncbumer, Lois Connell. Lois Peterson. Fanny Heller and Ruth Hubbard On Saturday evening. Miss Laura Stoneburner gave a theatre party, for the girt* and Sunday noon. Miss Genevieve Smith entertained at dinner, covers being laid for Miss Coppor-k and the Misses Connell. Flanders, and Stonebur&er. The ladies of the Helping Hand society will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Fred Ashiibaucber, AU ladies are requested to bring their articles at this time to contribute to the bar*?.’ for the orphans' home anniversary celebration at Ft Wayne August first Mr. and Mrs 8 E. Shamp who go to their new bc-me :a Ft Wayne were given a farewell uixty =te=b-t-; n

lof the Baptist church with whom I they have been affiliated. The member* met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. IC. E BelL going from ther to the i ‘ Shamp where they gave a most comI plete surprise. Mr. and Mr*. Shamp ! were presented with a gold meat fork las a panting gift, with the very sin- i j cere good wishe* of all. Refresh- , I ments of ice cream anl cake wereserv , ! The Baptist Ladies Aid society will , neet Thursday aftarnoon at two ! o'clock with Mrs. Jesse Van Hart at • her borne on South Fifth street. o CALL TO PROGRESSIVES To the Progress ves of Adamr bounty, Indiana: The voters of Adams County, irrespective of their former party affiliations. who believe in the organization of a new party and believe that the proposed Progressive party offers the best oppAtunity for the expression of their principles, are called to meet in mass convention ax 10 o'clock, Monday, July 29, 1912. at the office of Graham i Walters. Decatur, Indiana. At the mass convention they will select delegates and alternates to the state convention to be heM at Indi- ' anapolis Thursday, August Ist, at which state convention the following j work will be ■'«-otni4isbed 1. Drafting of state platform. i 2. Naming of state ticket. r 3. Naming of two electors at large, and two contingent electors at large 4. Naming of chairman of state committee. • 5. Naming of two delegates at I large and two alternates at large to i the Chicago convention At this state convention the dele- ; gates from various districts will meet |at appointed times and at each dis- ; trict meeting the following work w ill be accomplished: | 1. Naming of one elector and one I contingent elector. 2. Naming of one delegates to the Chicago convention and also one alter-1 ! nate. j 3. Naming of one district chair-1 man who will also be member of the State Central Committee. L. A GRAHAM. ITStf County Chairman __o [ MAIL CARRIERS WILL FLY This is an age cf great discoveries. j Progress rides on the air. Soon we may see I'ncie Sam's mail carriers flying in ail directions, transporting mail. Pec : pie take a wonderful interest: in a dis- ’ I : coven- that benefits them. That's why Dr. King's New Discovery for Cotighs, Colds and other throat and lung diseases is the most popular medicine in America. "It cured me of a dreadful cough,’’ writes Mrs. J. F. Davis, Stickney Comer, Me., "after doctor’s ' treatment and all other remidies had ■ failed.” Excellent for coughs, colds or any bronchial affection. Price 50c and sl.<«9. Trial bottle free at The Ho’tho ise Drug Co. They are the anert aaturai taxatte ! in the world —gentle, safe and prompt and thorough. They strengtn- : en the stomach m uscles, and will not' injure the delicate Liucous lining o' i the bowels. Bloodine Liver Pills nave a constitutional action, that :s —the longer you take them, the less, frequently ,'uu need them. They help; nature help herself and keep the bow- j els healthy, bile active, and stomach { well. They never sicken, weaken or ■ gripe. For sate by the rioithouse Drug Co. j o DEMOCRA” WAPn ADS’ pzv big

01R GREAT CLEARANCE I SALE CONTINUES z BARGAINS BIGGER, BETTER AND GREATER Than Ever We are determined to reduce our stock of low cut footwear. We have them for men, women and children all in the seasons best styles, and we are going to close them all out at once. YOU’LL PROFH - WELL LOSE — Every low shoe in our store goes in this great reduction sale. Come see what good bargains are here for you, take a look at our bargain table see what it will save you. ELZEY & FALK OPP. COURT HOUSE DECATUR, IND.

HAY FEVER ILLS QUICKLY RELIEVED. With a Clean**’!, Hec’irxg Antiseptic Cream. Stop* Sneezing Instantly. Many people suppose there is no cure for hay fever, and think, once one has had an attack, they must suffer every summer from haying time until frost comes. Some of the more fortunate seek relief in cooler climate, but thousands suffer at home. ; and often make their condition worse by using strong snuffs, powders and sprays. There is no need of your be- ’ ing a victim of this disease any long- j er. and you don't have to run awxy : to escape it either. Just get a fifty-' cent bottle of Ely’s Cream Balm, place | a little In the nostrils, draw the pleasant. aromatic fume* fc- * into the head, and see bow quickly you will j get relief. It opens up the air passages almost instantly, stops the sneezing, running i at the no*e and weeping. Further-. more, it doesn’t simply give you temporary relief, but it heals and \ strengthens the sensitive membrane lining of the nose and throat, and re-: stores it to normal, healthy condition, thus protecting you again*’ a return of the trouble. All druggists sell and recommend it : Get a bottle today. If you are not sat- 1 isfied after a fair trial, your druggist j will give you back every cent you i paid tor it. t-t-* 4 0 LOST Wallet rrom the Monroe i bank, containing s!<■ bill; between Decatur and Inutile south of Washington church. Reward Finder re turn to Joe Andrews, R. R. i”3t3* - Monev All you want Abstracts made and Titles Guaranteed. Insurance Writers I Office Rooms on first floor opposite interurban Station. Graham and Walter The CRYSTAL Theater. For a good well balanced show it , would be hard to beat the one we eie ' showing tosight Films from some j of the best makers in existence is to ( be shown and the plots and the stag :ng is the bes’ that money can command You cannot see through the plots of these shows until they are unj folded on the screen and that makes a pleasing 'how. Sec tOulghx. "A Modern Ananias" Selig comedy. "The Jctuiar Winds of Fate" Vitagraph. drama "Lonesome Robert” Essaray melodrama. The last svned film represents one '■ of the rare heavy dramas of this com- ’ pany anc will certainly slre yva. FIVE CEfiTS. The CRYSTAL Theater.

jjni==O==3=3==3& ■ j Use Bug Finish H For your Potatoes and Plants. It is also I 0 a fertilizer,s and wili prevent Potatoes ; j from being watery which is sura to be the 11 case if you use Raw Paris Green. Just reI ceived a car of old fashioned Salt that " will not harden in the barrel. Buy your I Coal now and save the advance the first of July. If you want the best of Cement I have it for Cistern work by using our water proofing, I guarantee a w r ater tight Job. 1 E.L. CARROLLih IL e =o=c== ! =!]

BE WISE IN TIME. You caniAJc k?ep well unless ’’"ur' ' bowels are regular. Neglect of this rule of health mrites half tLe sick- : Lessee from wtict we suffer. Keep the bowels right, otherwise waste matter and po>sns which should pass ! out of the body find their way into the blood nnd svken the whole system. Don't ”•»;. until the bowels are j nsti?’X3d’ take Bloodine Liver I Pilis. Every Time ;is a scientific German prepared remedy for oarre® mares, cows, sows and ewes with a success of over 35 years back of it, Ir. not one ir.star.~e have we learned :f failure. Ar.ti->.eril is strictly g-r aranteed to do ail we claim for it, or "Money back and back without* ques--n' fails. Anti-Steril isonlySl. a bottle, purchase a bottle today-make us prove our claims. SMITH. Y .GER & FALK Decatur. - - . .

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INSECT j!TE COSTS LEG. A Doe;go man lost his leg from the bite of u SEneet t w u year* before To avert such calamities from stings and bites of Insects use Bucklen's Arnica Salve promptly to kill the pcison and prevent in Sam mation, swelling and ' lain. Heals bums, boils, ulcers, piles, eczema, cute, ondoes. Only 2§c the Holthou*e Drug Co.

Old Adams County Bank Deca cur, Indiana. Capital 1120 000 T Surplus . S3O. -t— (X <"£ C. S. Niblick. President M. Kirsch and John Niblick ~ Vice Presidents , , 1 J■> ' > E. X. Ehinger, Cashier. v ' Dp arl Farm loans fts> m RCfIU a Specialty Reflect - ’ awH I BM Resolve ’Collections I ~ Made Yesterday Is Gone! Ss TOMORROW ~ Is Always A Day Ahead! Accomoda- 1 tp tionCon1 o-Dav * With bale Is The Only Time Banking To Start That Bank Account! A Dollar Will Do It! Tn uur —— _ ___ Patrons We Pay 4 Per Cent Interest on 1 Year Time Deposits

THE CHOICE OF A HUSBAND !is too Important a matter for a » :m aa H ,to be handicapped by weakress H , blood or foul breath. Avoid thes f H kill-hopes by taking Dr. King - Li:e ■ Pills. New strength, fine complt-iion, I | pure breath, cheerful spirits things I that win men —follow their use East, I safe, sure. 25c at Holthouse D: e Co. I ~ -■ o —— FOR SALE —161 acres of good 1.: ; , t H Monroe street; at right place :: H sold soon; 29 acres 1 mile east c: Mon- I ' roe at the right price if sold soon. I j Call Harvey & Leonard, real estate I agents. 17:;t3 B I H. PENNINGTON AND CO. Carpenters and Builders t H. Pennington, Mgr. W. H. Pennington Forma: C.E. Pennington Secy &1 Prepared to do all kinds of Carpentering and building 1 work. Prices the lowest. Call and see us if you need anything in this line. I—Tn~rwnn— im iihmh i'i «i

ORGAN FOR SALE Will gel] cheap if sold soon. Inquire at I 'comer Fourth and Marsbell St. 6times I LOST- <k>W pin with in.t«| a ingrav- I «d ca it Finde: have at this offi> • " —■ '■ o~ ————————— DEMOCRAT WANT ADS PAY BIG