Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 277, Decatur, Adams County, 20 November 1912 — Page 2

DAILYDEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday by IBE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Ratao Far Weak, by carrier 10 ceata Per Year, by carrier 15.00 *wr Month, by mall 25 casts Per year, by mail >2.50 tingle Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the poetoitice in Decatur, Indi* - as sceond class mail. Local merchants should remember that the holiday season is near, that the time is already at hand when the early hunters for Christmas begin planning gifts. In other words, it’s time to advertise. Get busy. If yon want to reach the people of Adams county, do it through the columns of the Daily Democrat, which are read by fifteen thousand people. The live citizen of Decatur will agree with us that business has been good the past year, that we never had such a prosperous era. that it would be awfully nice to continue this. We can do it, if we hang together, if we keep on boosting in a conservative, clean and healthy way Some efforts should be made and soon to interest outside capital in starting manufacturing industries. Some work is being done along this line and developments are hoped for before spring. Perhaps you are the very person to do this. Think it over and if you are, act. There will be an effort made to amend the Indiana registration lav when the legislature convenes in January. There arc some amendments that can be made without interfering with the good features of the law. It can be amended so that the cost of operation will be reduced. I and there should be some provision made to give voters the right to vote who are not able to teach the registration booth, being called a .'ay by bus iness or other engagements. This ' would of course be a rather delicate matter to arrange, but there may be a perfectly safe way to do it. -<’ohtm , bia City Post. FOR SALE. . IM acres of good land, improved, | for |l2ob. located within two miles of Hatfield. Ark Address C. P. Martels. Hatfield. Ark. 277t3 ■ ■■.*■ - - ' — Dr. J. Q. Neptune. tbe dentist, is away on bls annual vacation hunting trip, and will be gone until December Ist. Advt. to dec 1 Flannel Shirts for work and dress occasion in a great variety of styles. Fine weather light weight dress flannel detatched soft collar in plain and st ripe effect* $1.50 Medium weight flannel with High Military collar attached grey color-extra good quality $2.00 Heavy weight fiannel made w ! th the new style Zero collar can be worn three ways Bhje, Gray and Olive colors. SI.OO to $2.50 THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPAV

Routine Affairs avntinued tne.« Page t) building of a walk on the east side of Chestnut street between Grant street and Rod street. This resolution was adopted. The sidewalk in front of the Haefling property on South Third street was ordered repaired.' A petition for a sanitary sewer to bo built from the corner of the Setter lot to the Lister sewer in the north part of the city and about four hundred and fifty feet long was referred , to the street and sewer committee. • A motion for the street and sewer committee to see about another sweeping of the streets before winter was carried. Attorney Clark J. Lutz appeared in behalf of Mr. Frank Schirmeyer, who objected to the assessment of some lots along the Ward Fence sewer, which was recently constructed. No definite action was taken in this matter. The following bills were allowed: John Coffee * 43 *1 Clover l.eat R. R 29.>.11 Linn & Patton 162.9 S liu»« Foundry 1-75 Indiana Lighting Co. , 2.50 Graham Insurance Co 24.33 Callow & Hire 1-75 Wm. Shulmer Co •’> Enterprise Drug Co 2.20 Continental Cotti Co 76.99 Lew Hammond 10.06 Lew Hammond 12.00 John C. Car|>on 54.00 Continental Coal Co. 362.75 Decatur Lumber Co. 3.47 J. n. Buhler 74.20 John Sprague 4.00 -I —— I ■ ■ — ll — Highly Pleasing (Continued from Psge 1) gains fame ou Lhe stage and becom* s Nellie's husband, was pnpersonat ui by BriK-e Patterson; ‘Squire Harcourt, the rich man of the community, who holds a mortgage on the place and forecloses it at the most proper dramatic- time, was enacted by Dwight laichot. his son. Harry, the villain. ■ I who brings the matters to a fine point lof complication, was represented bv Robert Peterson; Jonah Jones, the! farm hand, with the* ever-ready re-11 hair, by Sherman Beery; ’•Junior," the ’ little country lass, adopted dmtbter ,of Colonel and Mrs. Strutt, sweetjheart of Jonah Jones, whose love-mal.- , ing relieved the tense and pathetic iK’enes at the op|x>rtune time amt drove away the tears, by .Miss Glennys | Mangold; Tom Busby, a traveling salesman, who buys the stolen peart*, but plays a prominent part in their i return, when he marries Laura Arm i strong and returns with her to thold home, by Cy Vail. I The closing scene was an old lash ioned country dance to the music play- , <*d by the fiddler and was one of the best features of the play. There were very clever specialties given between acta Mrs. I- A. Hollhonse sang in her pleasing way and wna warmly encored A song and danc e*n costume by Lynn Shoemaker brought down applause as did the song by Messrs Beery, Shoemaker and PattertMtn. THE EGG STORV IS DENIED Pina Sheet Published for Trade Says Price is Far from that Amount. , Recently we entiled a telegraphic ! message u> the- effect that eggs were selling in New York City for seven ytwo cents per dozen The pink sheet just issued to the poultry and »gg I trade says of that message which was i printed all over the country ‘ With :Us usual accuracy tbe New York American Wednesday morning devot rd a few lines to the egg market pro i<-t>ling a bullish article in which it I wan stated that the beat egga now are wholesaling at Mr a dorti Tbe | statement was also made that the , price of -tuts thia winter threatens to break tbe reord of last year. Yesterday wholesale prices advanced 3 cents a doeen. an inrraase of 26 cents altu e September Sint. Th- beat cans are now selling nt <2r«Mr a dozen It la understood that within a few weeks they will be selling for 7<k The last prediction. It true would spell ror tune for storage ngjt owners who find th. Ir •MB now go begging 394422 c. in wilting tins article the reporter picked out the highest grade of egm* totnim.. Mate. Pennaylvnnia mid nearby, bennerv whites, fanry new laid This grade is called "Hennerv Whitt*.** Only n small portion of the receipts are of thia grade mid the arrivals are so nominal that they rut but IlitU figure on tbr market. The bulk of the receipts, as the trad- knows, are now soiling for 3bff4lr on western ektraa * WANTED- Men or boys to drive teams Steady job for winter -Geo Martin, R F D. No. 3„ phono 7-r>. Advt. 27313 DEMOCRAT WANT ADR PAY 810

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Euterpean Club Postponed Meeting Until Next Monday Evening. THE MITE SOCIETY Will Convene With Mrs. Arthur Suttles Friday Afternoon. WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Wednesday. Sine Cura -Mrs. Carl Beatty. I'oinsettia —Alice Knapp. Orient—Mrs. W. R. Dorwln. Shakespeare—Mrs. D. G. M. Trout. Thursday. Afternoon—Mrs. Beecher Meibers. Bachelor Maids—Maymo Terveer. Presbyterian Aid Mrs. L. A. Graham. Missionary Thank Offering—Mrs. Fred Schafer. Evangelical Aid —Mrs. J. A. Smith. Friday. Mite Society—Mrs. Arthur Suttles. Fifty friends and relatives gathired Sunday at tbe home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gcphart of near Wren to ■ emind Mrs. Gcphart of her lortyfifth birthday. At noon a table was set that fairly groaned with its burden, to which all did ample justice. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Gephart and family. Richard Stevens and family. Ed Gephart and family, Curt Tombleson and family, Elias Mitch and family, Richard Harker and child, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Gephart. Mrs. George Jacobs and chihidren; Misses Vora Mitch, Wildau Shifferly, Doily Richard, Wilma Harker. Iteshia and Gladys Gephart. The afternoon was spent in music and social chat, ami ail left for their homes wishing Mrs. Gephart many more happy birthdays.—Contributed The .Mite society of the M. E. chu'ih will meet Friday afternoon with .Mrs. Arthur Sutiles. "Chinese Irrigation and Engineering I Feats" was the subject of the very I good paper of Mrs. Amos Gillig at the | Historical club meet Monday evening i at the home of .Miss Nellie Blackburn. : which was discussed by all mem tiers. I The club met earlier this week than usual on account of other social affairs ! in the week. Mrs Carl Beatty has extended invf-j ration to the Sina Cura club to inn I i with het this evening. • Mrs. Ixtuis Reynolds and Mrs Gil-, belt Strickler left on the 8:30 car this! morning for the home of Mr. and Mrs, j Buel Nye, north of Monmouth, wh«U**’ they were entertained during the day. I The Euterpean club has |toetpou<*d its meeting from Thursday of this, week until next Monday, when Mrs. F V Mills will ba hostess Miss Jean LuSS has gone to Igtfayette and Pern to visit with triends. At latfarette she will he the guest of tbe Dorwln girls and others. Tomoi row she will attend the celebration of the firm birth snnlteranry of little, Anne Mavlty, daughter of Mr. and , Mrs. Charles Mavlty. Mr. Mavlty Is editor of the lAfayette Journal and his wife was formerly myterlntrnd *<nt of the Home hospital at Lafayette. Their marriage occurred ;n thia citv rwo years ago at the Luts home a id , both are well known hero. Quite rlab | orate preparations for the celebration of the babe's blnhda* have been made The Young Paooio'a aoctoCy of the United Brethren church held a profitable buainewa meeting Ttteaday evening with their futetor. Ret and Mrs L. W ixtve. knioox nr* plans dl«cuesrd *aa one adopting the tithing system for the society A tithe of nil funds will be net aside as a fund for payment of special naaeaMMata. Mrs. A. P Hoffman baa rriumral from Bwne. where she attended a house warming given by her parents. Mr and Mrs Ell Blofle. who are now nt home in their beautiful new residence on Want Main Street, tthr was accompanied by he? elater, Mlm Ftaa ante Blerle . ■ —i, NO HUNTING ALLOWED. Notice la hereby given that from thia dale, November 20, 1912. no hunt lag will be allowed <>n the farm* of John Omlor. located in Root and M'awhington townahip*. in Adams county. Indiana Any person caught hunting in thane wood* wilt be pre* eruled to Hie full extent of the la* 277113 JOHN OMIXJR (A-vatti*rmar.t>

NOTICE To Property Owners Along Chestnut Street. Notice is hereby given by the common council in and for the City of Decatur, Indiana, that said council has passed a preliminary resolution for the construction, raising to grade, and repair of sidewalks on said street, known as east side of Chestnut street, from Grant street to Rod street, at their council room, and have fixed December 17, 1912, at 7 o’clock p. m., at their council room as the day upon which they will hear and receive remonstrances by proper ty owners affected by said Improvement and will then determine whether the benefits accruing to abutting property will be equal to the estimated costs thereof. All work to be done in accordance with the resolution therefor and in conformity with the plans and specifications on file in the office of the city clerk. Witness my hand ami seal this 20th day of November, 1912. H. M. DeVOSS. 20-27 City Clerk. — .■ -o NOTICE To Property Owner* Along Line Street Notice is hereby given by the com mon council in and for the City of Decatur, Indiana, that said council has passed a preliminary resolution ior the construction and repair of sidewalks on said street, known as Line street, east side, from Adams to Rod street, and have fixed .December 17, 1912, at 7 o'clock p. m., at their council room as the day upon which they will bear and receive remonstrances by property ow ners affected by said improve- ( metit and will then determine wheth er the benefits accruing to abutting property will be equal to the estimated costs thereof. All work to be done | In accordance with the resolution | therefor and in conformity w ith the | plans and specifications on file in the office ot the city clerk. Witness my haud and seal this 20th dav of November, 1912. H M DeVOSS. 20-27 City Clerk. . —rr NOTICE To Property Owners Along Nuttman Avenue. Notice is hereby given by the com- ( mon council in and for the City of liecatur. Indiana, that said council has l>assed a preliminary resolution for the const ruction, raising to grade, and repair of sidewalks on said street, known as north side of Nuttman av ( enue. from FTtth street, to Decatur street, and have fixed December 17, 1912, at 7 o'clock p. m, at their council room • as the day upon which they will hear and receive remonstrances by property owners affected by said improvement and will then determine wheth er the benefits accruing to abutting property will bo equal to the estimated I costs thereof. All work to be done in accordance with tbe resolution therefor and in conformity with the plans and specifications on file in tbe office ot the city clerk Witness my hand and seal this 20th day of November. 1912. H. M DeVOSS. 20-27 City Clerk. | PUBLIC SALE—FRIDAY. NOVEM BER, 1912. To be held at the Berne View Stw k farm, H mile east of Berne, Ind., eon•istltS of the following: One gootl team of work horse*. 2 good mare*, t safe in foal. 4 milch cow*, al! my 'm- > (dement*, corn in the shock and L>o shock* of corn fodder. Will al*o sell 50 head of registered. |»ine Bred Duroc hog*, consisting of tried sow*, j spring gilt*. *t>rlng and tall boar* of the best breeding. Sale called at 9 a m JOHN W EMBKY Col. Heppert. Col Igivhart. Col. Michaud, Auctioneer*. Rudolph Sc bug. Clerk. 377tJ (Advertisement i FOUND—Sone iticne-. Party van have same by at thia olH< >-. describing It and pagto* .‘or tbl* ad j Advt . 37413

l/)ok out for the cars! The Fords are coming two hundred thousand strong -and stronger. The fact that it is the most thoroughly tried and tested car in the world is the best guarantee of the Ford’s reliability and superior worth. Kvary third car b Ford- and »v»ry Fowl wear a Ford “boiater*'. Naw pHem> row about 7MA --Lwirinß ear l r 2o- -dt!l**r>- rar •MA with nil «Mtipfnvn’. Get partknlar* fr«a> Grove G*r«g« Co., Decatar Brand*

FOR SALE—A act of pointing tools. two 36-foot extusaion Udders, one S-foot lader, 1 tfit of ladder honks, 1 push cart, 2 wood bloc7s, 2 self-lo ’kors, 125 ft tail eac u All I: A Xo. 1 condition. Call at on«» P F.’U want a bargain.—Snedeker, 3Uo FS’jn St.— Advt. 277t3 DIRT FOR SALE. Opposite court aouse. See A. D. Suttles. ‘Phone 337 —Advt.. 275tf Democrat Wan: Adi P.c WE HAVE IT! Two car loads Chestnut coal. Call as soon as possible if you want any of it. Decatur Lumber Co. Ask her what month she was born in and then present her with her Birthstone. W "T VL i You know a Birthstone is always suitable. It is particularly suitable in a W. W. U. Guaranteed Set Ring-a ring that is guaranteed per-manently-a ring that will never cost the wearer or.e i penny for repairs. These rings are the famous set rings from the “Light of Heaven” factory. They are advertised in the Magazines and they are guaranteed because they are so go<d that they can be guaranteed. We show them in all styles and stones at prices from $2.00 up. LEHNE, The Jeweler Who has the exclusive sale of W. W. W. Rings. MV TROUBLE ENOUGH to prepare dinner isn’t it? Get your pies, your Thanksgiving pie?, from us and you’ll crown \our dinner with such an appetizing morsel that you’ll want to begin all over again. Our pies, cakes, pas|try etc., are simply delicious They melt in your mouth. ! Jacob Martin

gaMaam S Would You Buy A Brass Bed Know-11 | ing You Could Get One That fl 11 Would Not Tarnish? || I | I « B WUii i ■!!II M i g i S feE HAVE THIS KIND GUARANTIED i —FINISH — B All of our New I Brass Beds aie finished with ■ ft theibAMARD LACQUER which is guaranteed | I against any acids, such as ammcnia, alchoi etc. ■ ® We can sell you this kind of Brass Bed and give 1 you guaranteejbond with it, you will run no rid; 1 a We can sell you one of these brass beds cheap- I ■ er than Old Style finished brass beds with ordin- | 3 ary lacquer. You will never regret should you s buy one of these beds, as they always remain I K Bright andJPretty. 7 We can sell you one of new finish at price of Iron bed, We have a good line of Iron beds a K full size strong bed at $2.25 and up. Would be Jpleased to have vou call can show k you better than tell you, we are always open ® and glad to show you. W |We are at same old place, Opposite Court House 9 East Side. J | Yager Bros. & Reinking ; 3 HOI’SE OF QUALITY AND UP-TO-DATF Fl RMI 9 I RE STORE WE~COULD SHOW YOU BOTTLES ’ B of wine and liquor that cost twice theprice of ours yet are not one whit better. Judged by either color, flavor; fra- X ' grance or wholesomeness our D * j wines and liquors will bear : XmM Jn comuai ison with any. Try a bottle • f any variety you pre- MSif /tel fer. You’ll like it yourself and so will the friends whom vou consider expert judges. Berghoff Beer by the case. Gl'iß l FY Corner of Second and Madison streets. -LX-. 11 "—'.■■J- 11 '. . '■ ■ .I. -JUJ!" 1 ——— —— The Home Upholstering Co. We ar v prepared to do any kind of upholstering and furniture lejiairing. Will call ftr and deliver articles and guarantee satisfaction. Prices are right. Phone 448 or call at 219 E. Madison St. W. F. HELM Prop. Also buy and sell all kinds of Second Hand Goods. The Strength of a Bank is based on the character of its are its, ar.d of the men behind it. This bank, f>r 20 yeu* a pillar of strength in this community, keepmt resources absolutely clean and dependable. Its officers will always see that its assets are of such,a character that its strength can never be questioned. Upon this basis we invite your confidence and your account. FIRST NATIONAL BANK DBCATUR, INDIANA Capital IIW'. mJO Surplu* 52C.0W. R«*airra* SW.U»‘ I*. W. smi;h, I’rraMmi W. A. Kuel>kr, V. Fmmk'nl C. A. Duffnn, Caohiot F. W. JaeMtar. Awt Ca*** f