Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 284, Decatur, Adams County, 29 November 1912 — Page 2

DAILYDE M O C R A T Published Every Evenlna, Except Sunday by i£t DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rate* Per Week, by earner W cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 ‘ Per Month, by mall 25 cents Per year, by mail 12.50 (ingle Copies 2 centa Advertising rates made known on application. Ln'ercd at the poatoHKe in Decatur, 'nd*'"-., aa aceond class r»ali. Reports from Bermuda are that President-elect'Wilson and his family are enjoying to the fullest extent the rest in the islands. He will return in about two weeks and will at once get busy on the big problems which are his to solve soon. Congressman Adair was shown his political foresight and good judgement in quickly disposing of the postoffice appointments in this county. The selection of Mr. Bosse here and Mr. Briggs at Geneva will give general satuuncucn, both men having earned the positions thus given them. The season of Thanksgiving is over, but lets keep on being thankful we live in a land of peace and plenty, where we can get whatever we have the ability to earn, where the two fisted honest fighter for things that aid the moral and business community, is the fellow who is really worth while and who gets there after all. The next event is Christmas and its only four weeks away. The early Christmas shopper is already busy and will have the pick of the good things Read the advertisements of the merchants who advertise is the Daily Democrat and buy where you are invited to do so. They are the live ones, the men who buy the best and sell the most and they can aHcrt to give you better bargains than the sleepy fellow who falls to advertise, and follows the customs of the old lashioned storekeeper. The tr*.» ot Robert W. Archbold. Judge of the Xwuimerce court, will be taken up by the senate at the forthcoming session Already witnesses are being summoned. The preparetlors made for this case revive interest tn what is regarded by many as one of of the important questions before congress-especially in view of the recent uncusseMful assault on the integrity of the courts in general. The country has heard much testimony unfavorable to Judge Archbold, but this tn great part was obtained by Investigating committees. The actual hearing wIU be conducted by the senate

They wear out but they tdke their owp time gbout it j I I; 11 IIP wr 'Ar'S D4P GLOVES For Gentlefolk DAP gloves are made out of the finest part of fine leather 1 ‘the heart" This is smooth, pliable and uniformly grained and a perfect fitter. And—go well mad» are D&P Soves that for every pair at fails any where a new pair will be furnished free of charge. >I.OO $1,50 $1.75 THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPAN*

and no doubt I« expressed but tue senate will handle the affair honorably and with justice.—lndianapolis News. DOINGS IN SOCIETY Mr. and Mrs. John Vail Give Thanksgiving Dinner— Go to Cardwell. NEEDLES AND NODS Had Merry Time at Yoder Home — Thangsgiving Family Reunions. .VEE”’ SSICIAL EVENTS Friday. Helping Hand —Sirs. Ed Miller. Needlecraft—Sue Mayer. Afternoon —Mrs. R. J. Holthouse. Y P. S. C. E. U. Social —E. B: Denhart Home. A most enjoyable time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry -ou Tenth strew', it being the forty-sixth anniversary of Mrs. Haugk. After a short address by Rev. Wehmeyer. Stting the occasion, luncheon was served, such as is rarely met with, there being plenty of everything imaginable. The following were present: Rev. and Mrs. Wehmeyer and children, Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Schamerloh, Mr. and Mrs Charles Grote and children. Miss Martha Koldeway, G. Reinking and children. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Goldner, Mrs. William Goldner and children. Mrs. E A. Goldner and sons, Irvin and Roy: Messrs Dallas. Eli and Lewis Goldner. Mr. and Mrs. Christian Bieberich and children and Mr. and Mrs Art Shady and children A quiet wedding of Thanksgiving morning united Miss Florence Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. Miller, of Pontiac street, and Mr Berkley Ward, Jr,, a son of Mr. and Mrs Ward of Paeon la. Va. The ceremony took place at i> o'clock at St. Patrick's Catholic church, the Rev. Father Delaney officiating Only the immediate relatives were present at the service. The bride was attended by Miss Naomi Niblick of Decatur, and Mr. Henry Weaver, a cousin of the bride, served »« groomsman. The ushers were Messrs Henry and Jerome Miller. The bride wore a smart tailored suit of dark blue velvet with a stunning picture hat of Wack trimmed with wlli low plumes ®f delicate Wnk. Her flowI ers we?« a corsage of pink sweet peas. The honor maid wore a suit of brown velvet with a brown hat trimmed in corla velvet and plumes of the same ; shade, and she carried pink rones. Fallowing the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, where lovely decora tlons of rose* and chrysanthemums had been arranged Among the out-of town guests present were the groom * parents. Mr. and Mrs B. Ward. sr. and Mr. R Jackson, all of Vlrvinia. After a short trip tn*rtde and groom

will make their home in this city.— Fort Wayne News. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Wagner had a happy Thauskgivlng gathering st their home, when the following made a very complete circle. Mrs. Theodore Munson, Mead Daugherty, Eva Wagoner, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Combs. Noah and Emma Marschand, Fort Wayne; Charles Grim and family. Ossian: Mrs. Alva Sullivan, Ruth Daniels, Esther Enos and Mary Wagoner. Decatur. Mr. and Mrs. Troby Cramer were Thanksgiving day guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Winters. Mr. and Mrs. John Vail gave a family dinner party Thursday before leaving for Cardwell, Mo, where they will remain until Christmas. The family circle was completed with the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Railing, Mr. and Mrs. John Rice and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Vail. — Mrs. Newt Parrish and daughter. Donna, and niece. Miss Irma Gage, were Thanksgiving guests of the Chas. Johnson family at Monmouth. C. C. Wilder and family of Monmouth gave a Thanksgiving dinner,, having as their guests Mr. and Mrs., George Simmers and son. Harry, and the J. J. Magley family. The name of Harold Eady was unintentionally omitted from the guest list at Harold Magley s party. — A happy reunion of relatives and j friends was held at the H. 8. King home Thanksgiving day at Reiffsburg. Ind. At noon a sumptuous dinner was served to the following: H. 8. King and children. Corvine. Herber and John: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. King and children, of Flat, Ind.: Mr. and Mrs M N. King and children of Petroleum; J. F Lachot and family and Mr. and Mrs. H. 9 Lachot. Mr and Mrs. John Spuller entertained Henry Moyer and family and Henry Mayer and family at Thanksgiving -Pnner »nd snrper. In the evening the party was joined by a company of young people and a good time was enjoyed with games and other amusements. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Erwin had as their guests at Thanksgiving dinner. Mr and Mrs. W. H. Manx and Miss Bessie Durbin of Pleasant Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Yoder entertained the Needles and Neds. ebib ladies and their husbands Thursday evening at a Thanksgiving party They bad lan old-fashioned taffy pulling and played games and had music before a tempting luncheon in two courses made its appearance. They very good time was enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs Dallas Hunsicker, Mr. and Mrs Frank Carroll. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miller. Mr and Mrs Fred Blosser. Mr. and Mrs Ferd Peoples. Mr and Mrs. Amos Toder. Mrs. Fred Blosser has asked the club to meet with her next. Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Klein benz were host and hosts*, at a dinner party Thanksgiving day that was much enjoyed by the relatives of the two. including Mrs Mary Kletnhenx and Rose and Arthur Kleinbenx. Mrs. CWrrte Ehfnger and family.

Mr and Mr*. G E Staal* *nt»nalo rd at Tbankagivfag dinner for Mr. sod Mr* W C. McKinney and daughter. Eula. — Mr. and Mr*. O. C. Steel* had •• gurot* at Thank*glvtng dinner Mr. and Mrs. C. 1. Weaver and non. Vane. Ml** Anna Meyers was given a birthday enrprtee Wednesday evsalua by a Jolly party W frlaad* who r* memtered bar In a rleaalna way and presented her with an amber rosary a* a gift. Th* pony played progressive peanuts and the first priaa was won iy Mia* Vivian Oawaoa of As drew*, tbs second by Mias Anna Moy «r* and the boobv by Mlaa Bessie W*b er. Instrumental and vocal music was also enjoyed. After the dance at tbs K. of C. ball Wednesday evening Messrs. VsUh Chronister. Florian Htaroet and Fur e*t Helm entertained tbeir party at the Hl*n-k« A Girod restaurant. Cover* were laid tor the following baalU « the boot* Th* Ml**** Gender*..n. Stetvart and Reiter sad Mr. Eckart of fort Wayne, and Marie <}*•• of thia city. ■tmmaame. «• Mesar* Florian St*ro*t and Helm attended th* Elks' dance at Lima. Ohio. Thanksgiving day Mr and Mrs. naa Niblick entertair ed Thankmtitla* day. Tbeir guests Were Mrs NibUrk* mother. Mr* M Henneford. and daulht-r Mlaa Math Ida Henneford. of Vsra Crus, and Frank Mr Farren of Bluffton Ml** Crscs Mallon** arrived from Van Wert. Ohio, yesterday to riait *a tll Monday with bar cousins. Mr. and

Mrs. Alph Gentis. The Misses Matilda and Genevievej Berllng and Frances Deininger and ■ their guest, Miss Bernice Coffee, ot | Danville, 111., all students at the Sa- 1 cred Heart academy, went to Bluffton today to spend the day with Mrs. Wil! I Berllng. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Gass entertain ed at Thanksgiving dinner and supper for Mr. and Mrs Michael Miller and Mr. Noll. The Misses Grace and Germaine Coffee were hostesses at a pleasing dinner party Wednesday evening. The guests were Mr, and Mrs. Clem Voglewede and son, the Misses Margaret Moran, Marguerite Gerard, Juanita Boca and Marie Gass. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mutschler threw open their country home nonh of the city Thursday to friends for a Thanksgiving festival after the church serv- , ices In the morning. Both dinner and supper were served them, and the afternoon was devoted to a trip through I the sugar plant. Rev. L. C. Hessert and family and Peter Kirsch and family were guests. The Misses Huldah Mutschler and Lydia Kirsch served , the dinner and supper. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Erwards and I daughter, Florine, gave a | ing dinner party, the guests being Mrs. Daisy Ballender and daughter, Dolores, of Auburn; Miss Clara Peters and John Walker of Fort Wayne, and Edwin Fledderjohann. Thursday was the seventy-sixth birth aniversary of Mrs. 8. O. Irvin of Winchester. She arrived here yesterday morning and was at the home .of her grandson. Dr. and Mrs Fred i Patterson, waiting to surprise the oth|er guests who arrived later for the Thanksgiving day dinner. Others present were Mrs. Nettie Schrock and daughter. Elizabeth: Mrs Julia Moos* and daughter. Annette: Mr and Mrs ■ J. C. Patterson and daughter, Marte. The Parcels Post <Continued from Page 1) i ties: whe the 8 registered: whether per ishable or fragile and what percentage will be sent C. O. D. when that feature is started. It will be observed that the rates of postage are largely reduced and that the limit of weight is increased from four to eleven pounds. Parcels will be delivered at ail free delivery offices and to patrons residing on rural and star routes; they may be registered and may be accorded special delivery service on payment of the usual tees, and they may be insured against loss in an amount equivalent to their actual value, but not to exceed $25. upon payment of a fee of five cents Dfstinc tire stxmr* must be -wed on »!!<•>’ ceta. tat they may be mailed in quantl ties of not less than 2.084 identfox! pieces without stamps affixed, tta postage being paid tn money. FOR SALE -Three young Sherthera Durham boßs of extra good qmtiry, alt eligible to register iaqvt'e cl Samuel Shactley on the Dr S D Reavers farm. R R. No 2. phone iMi, Decatur, 2MU2 a HOUSE FOR RENT-*-room house on So. Chestnut St., with aero of ground. Inquire of C T. Rainier. 2’4 S. !<Hh St . or ptass 5M - Advt JKt3

WARNINGS! V". HINTS! REMINDERS! A j A Burning Subject! FILL UP YOUR BINS BEFORE The Ground Grows Soft! For then, in order not to deface your Lawns we . would be obliged to use OUR BROAD FIRED AUTOMOBILE ! OR PERHAPS OUR AEROPLANE Wright Brw. charge several thousand dollars for their Airships, and we would be 'obliged to tack on an extra charge for such expensive methods of delivery! * Now Is the Time to Buy Your Coal!

E. L. CARROLL

Never Before X" Attracted such Wide Attention Such Splendid Success. The prices Show It the crowd . rove. It. BERNSTEIN'S 98c pair ‘ Siudabaker Block Decatur, Ind. Two Doors South of Interurban Station

SHOES! SHOES!! |3 50 Ladies’ Tan Button Shoe. Latest High Toe 52 59 $3.50 Ladles’ Velvet Button Shoe, all latest Toes and Heels, only $2.45 $3 <W» Indies’ Pat. Button or Biu cher Shoes, all latest Fall Styles $1.58 $3.00 Ladies' Gun Metal Button or Blucher Shoes, al! latest Fall Styles $1.98 $2.25 Ladies’ Heavy Kangaroo or Box Calf Shoe, a good winter shoe, alt styles 24 to 8. only $1.69 Misses', coys’ and children's shoes at a great saving. SPECIAL. UNDERWEAR! SPECIAL! Ladies Vests and Pants, Heavy Fleeced, full Urge sue. we also have the new no button garment, at, each 25c Ladies’ Inion •mts. Heavily Fleeced, tuli large sixe garment. also ao tattoa garment at. suit We also carry a large assortment of Boys’. Misses and Children» underwear. LOOK! LOOK• - Men's Good Quality Rabber Boots S2M out;ng flashed. A •■s-ww’-meet of *ascy stripes. er dura OttUg F*aaaeL safcr y*rd A Urge assenseax jf Me grade Oniag FUaaet yard, n’y 8 14c S_as*E’ r 8 3-*H»£’3! IM *aM ♦ze wUaa-t* Hearty Fleecers. m grey « *k tar v**' ma. «a.'y - Specm*' Recw.vvu sauOer si.? of thuaw gm.it humry Urge sUa Rhaaheta. gray ar tan. msfe-. pm* ... Me kbmmm, A Urge ssscr'.ate't • <f Ladies’ Kimo&as. tearty t petxanm Me

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Mx. asi Mrs Dra-t Red of Fort Wayne were Tta»tagJ»Mg guests here E.angiist J. Bennett The subject tonight will be “The Pale Horse” this will be a sermon in song all are invited.

JUST RECEIVED Another large shipment of those extra large size 11-4 Blankets in grey or tan, pair 9Bc GINGHAMS. Some more of that good Apron Gingham .yard, only 5c SHOES! SHOES!! $3.00 Men’s Pat. Button or Blucher Shoe, all latest Fall Style, only $3.00 Men’s Gun Metal, Button or Blucher Shoe, latest High Toe $2.40 $2 50 Men’s Vici Kid, Gun Metal or Box Calf Shoe, plain Toe or --Tip " 11,98 Special! $2.25 Men’s Heavy Tan Work Shoe, all solid leather, only $1.75 60 |»alr of Men's Satin Calf Shoe, sold all over at $1.85, special $1.49 $4.00 Men's Tan Button Shoe, the latest New Willow Calf, only $2.98 $3.50 Men's Heavy Tan Work Shoe, made of Musk Ox, best waterproof shoe made, 0n1y..52.69 SWEATER COATS. Men's extra heavy Sweater Coats. In green, grey or brown, 0n1y...98c Boy's Heavy Grey Sweater Coats, with the latest high Byron collar, only ..45c $3.00 Indies all wool Sweater Coats, all colors, made with two pockets and high Byron collar, all sizes $1.98 COTTON BATTS Cotton Batt Roll 7c Cotton Batt. 4-nound roll ...59c SPECIAL. PETT COATS. SPECIAL! $1.50 Indies' BUck Heatherbloom Petticoats, with i>»uir Bounce, only ...... 93c $1.50 Ladies White Petticoats, trimmed with 20 to 24-inch embroidery, only 98c

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AVIATION CAPS. ■ Ladies' and Misses’ Aviation c a; . COMFORTS! COMFORTS!! ■ $1,35 value of Heavy Comforts, in H assorted |>altertia, only gj c $1.75 Heavy Comforts, In asso.-t- B ed patterns S.: -iM MUSLIN. B Unbleached Muslin, yard Bl Extra fine Unbleached Muslin, Bleached Muslin, yard 5 , c ■ Good heavy 9 4 Unbleached s'i< • ' B ing. y ard - ?3c B CORSETS. B We handle a complete line <>" c > H LaSpirlte Corsets, guaranteed B satisfaction. B $1.50 Corsets «• jj B 1.00 Corsets B .50 Corsets B| BED SPREADS. ■ $2.00 value of White,Bed Spreads, B cut corners, with or without B fringe only $.« B $1.50 value of White Bed Spread- B without fringe 93: B LADIES’ WAISTS. SPECIAL! B ,$1.50 Ladies’ White Tailored B Waists, with fancy embroider?. B dainty pockets, coat sleeves. B special 93: B NOTIONS, SPECIALS! ■ Pearl Buttons, card 1 c B Pins, pacakge . 1c B Safety Pins, Package 1 ,c B Brass Extension Curtain Rods 5c B Handkerchiefs, each , 1c B WORK SHIRTS, SPECIAL. ■ Men’s 50 value of Work Shirts, a ■ large assortment to pick from ■ 144 to 17 B SWEATER COATS. ■ Men s good, heavy. Grey Sweater ■ coats, with high Byron collar. H only 4Jc B