Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 287, Decatur, Adams County, 3 December 1912 — Page 4

DAILYDEMOCRAT 1 Published Every Evening, Except Sunday by TBE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier........ 10 gents Per Year, by carrier 16.00 Per Month, by mall 25 cents Per year, by mall $2.50 tingle Copies 2 cents Advertising rates ’rude known on application. entered at the postottice in Decatur, Ind’- .... as ee'end class r.all. Why should a democratic editor j want to be postmaster? Doing a democratic editor in these stirring times is a good deal more important, and — oh, well, hang the profits!—lndianapolis News. Decatur merchants are alive. Read their announcements in the Daily Democrat. They want your business and they ask you for it. You owe it to them and will save money oy reading these announcements each 1 evening. Ate you doing your Christmas shopping early? It's to your advantage, as well as to that of the girl behind the counter. If you buy now. you get the choice, and you get it at the same price that you take what's left alter while, and besides you have the peace of mind of knowing that the job is completed on schedule time, and there is no rush and worry the last day or two. Dr. Moore of the state tubercular home and state organizer of the Red Cross society for this state, died suddenly Monday, while at work in his office. He was a grand old man, who devoted years of bis life to aiding his fellow men. His visit to this city a few weeks ago introduced him to many of our citizens who were impressed with his earnestness, enthusiasm and industrious efforts. The sixty-second congress has organized for its final session, and the scenes at Monday's one-hour session were most interesting. As many of the old-timers took their seats they were cheered by the hundreds who had gathered in the galleries. Among the leaders who will say their valedic-

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' tory this term is Uncle Joe Cannon, who held the job for forty years, with more or less success. There were oth era of course, but the Illinois man ■ wus the big head-liner. It is three months yet before Wilson will be inaugurated or any democrats will be appointed to federal I positions. And to think of the miles and miles of common rot that will be I published about the chances of this | man and that man for this place or I that place is enough to make the average reader Wish the whole out- ! fit was included in the civil service list, and congressmen and senators will be especially sorry that this is not the case. The persistence of the office seeker is unexcelled in any line of human endeavor. —Columbia City Post. Court Mouse News from Page I) cult court where it began trial yesterday. The case was ready for the argument when the plaintiff asked to have it dismissed, which was accordingly done. The case was heard before a jury. D. B. Erwin of this city and Judge R. K. Erwin of Port Wayne, conducted the defense, while L. C. De Voss of this ciU, and Guy Colerick of Ft. Wayne, were the plaintiff's attorneys. Many witnesses from here were used in the case. First National Hank vs. George W. Tyndall, on note, 6500. Demurrer to complaint overruled. Exceptions by defendant. The bar committee on resolutions in memoriam of the late David Taylor ol Portland, reported same, and these were adopted and ordered spread on a page of the court's order book hereby dedicated for this purpose. / Real estate transfers: John D. Nidi linger et al. to W. Earl Nidlinger, 12 acres, Jefferson tp., 12,000; Mary A. Blowers et al. to Charles E. Sulllvau. to John Blowers, lot 36”, Berne, 11.00; 'j U. 9. of A. to Christian Luginbill 230.36 acres 'Hartford tp., U. S. pat- . ent dee-* Uhristian Augsberger to Levi AUgsberger. 40 acres, Hartford tp„ quit claim deed, 31; August Schlickman, lot 731, I>ecatur. 1200; Mary E. Reckon! et al. to Howard > i Weimer 1 1 -! ac.es. Washington- tp.. i, JI; Howatd Weimer to David M. EvDon't forppt the Piesiv- , unan ladies fancy work sale . I Thursday in the vid Journal building.

1 $300; Decatur Cemetery Assn, to Elizabeth Vaughn, lot 609, Decatur cemetery, J 42; Perry Glendenlng to Dati Pontius, real estate in Wabash tp., 32,000. With the exception of an hour or two Monday afternoon, when the prosecuting attorney was obliged to go to Fort Wayne to serve as a witness in the Baker-Rupp case, the trial of the case of the state against Eli W. Steele, which was begun Monday morning, has been in progress. Jacob Keiper, whom Steele is charge with attempting to murder, went on the witness f stand Monday afternoon early, and | concluded a short time before noon today. T. J. Durkin, who followed him, concluded his evidence before the noon adjournment ,and others were placed on the stand this afternoon. — Anthony B. Holthouee, administrator of the Peter Holttouse estate, filed ] inventories, Nos i and 2, which were i approved. I Stewart Brown vs. Rudolph Baumtjn et al., on note. Rule to answer atso lute in five days. I , -■ _ SaraL A. Brown vs. Rudolph Bauman ot al., on note. Rule to answer absolute in five days. , i The case of the state vs. Moses Kimble, sot for December 13, was , continued by agreement. The recognizance bond was also continued. licensed to wed: Matilda Caroline i Schlickman, born Apr” 1. 1891, daughter of Fred Schlickman, to wed Milton Louis Girod, merchant, born I ' September 26, 1888, son of Paul Girod; alio Beatrice Coffelt, born May 5, ) 1894, daughter of Henry Coffelt, to I wed Pliny Weble, poultry butcher, of Bluffton, born Nov. 19, son of Marion Weble. MACADAM ROADS i Given Attention by the Com- , missioners—Seven Petitions Ordered. i SPREAD OF RECORD • Charles Stolz Drain Orderj ed Established — Other Notes. i ' The commissioners wen: to Linn ' Grove this afternoon and on their return will take up many other matters which await their attention. The petition of John P. Baker et al. for a drain was ordered docketed as a cause (tending in the court. Seven petitions for macadam roads i were found sufficient, duly published, posted, signed, etc., and were ordered spread of record. These are petition , ed for, respectively, by John Christen et a). (Washington township); Paul . Girod et al. John Foster et al., Frank iCoppess et al,, Byron Whit ridge et al., Albert Reppert et al. (Kirkland township), George W. Gates The drain petitioned for by Charles Stolz et al. was ordered established, with C. C. Ernst superintendent of construction. The MH of costs was ■ approved and 33 M was ordered paid > to Charles Rtols for serving notices also sixty-five cents to Mack Dicker eon for serving notk-es. Upon petition of the engineer and viewers In the C. E Stucky rood mat ter. for further time In which to file ’ report, the time was extended to the ' first day of the January term. 1313. ' The same time waa r'-en In the Pete: ( Rich, Jacob Inch and Henry Hile roads. C. C. Ernst was appointed engineer I and Hqhry Itoolman and Jacob Rteinei I viewers, of the P. J, Bryan road, tc meet December 7th, at the auditor s office in this city. in the report of the Infirmary an ' perintendent the Item of 3603, labc * and material for hog barn, and a.i Item ot 33»0 for W. O. Newland, on hog bam. were eliminated from malt tenance. and the report approved aa corrected. The bond of County Auditor elect T , HL Halfrell was approved. I The reports ot the sheriff sod recorder of fees collected were approv. "Paurs Method ia Dealing With Different Individuals'' Is the subject at the Evangelical eh'ireh tbla evening

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Neighbors Give Farewell Surprise for Mrs. Ed Vancil. MISSIONARY MEET Os the Methodist Ladies Will be Held at D D. Heller Home. Tuesday. True Blue Girls—Effie Miller. Presbyterian Missionary—Mrs. J. C. Sutton. Historical —Mrs R. S. Peterson. Wednesday. Shakespeare—Mrs. D. M. Hensley. Orient—Mrs. Oscar Lankenau. Thursday. Helping Hand—Mrs. Frank McConnell. U. B. Aid—Mrs. L. W. Love. M. E. Missionary—D. D. Heller Home. x Friday. Christian Aid —Mrs. Moncrief. Young Matrons —Mrs. H. R. Moltz. The Woman’s Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will be entertained Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Mesdames William Butler, and D. D. Heller at the D. D. Heller home. Mrs. John Niblick will be in charge of the program and reports will be given from the recent conference convention at Newcastle. The ladies are also asked to remember the exchange which will be conducted ior the mite box money. Mrs. Moncrief will entertain the Christian Ladies' Aid society Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Esteii entertained at dinner Sunday at their home near Monroe, the following: Mr. and Mrs. P. 8. Johnson and daughter, Lurinda; Mr. and Mrfc. Abner Everhart and son, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson and children, and Wilfred and Wilda Ray. The Girls of True Blue are anticipating a good meeting thia evening with Miss Effie Miller.

The United Brethren ladiex aid cociety will meet with Mrs. L. W. Love at the parsonage Thursday afternoon. The Presbyterian ladies will busy themselves tomorrow getting ready for the bazaar <md exchange to be held 'tn the Krick building Thursday. Friday and Saturday There will be In stock of pretty Christmas articles las well as good home made dishes ; and baked goods. This is the annual bazaar and all ladles who wish to lay In a supply of Christmas gifts should attend. Mrs. Cbalmer Schafer gave a quail supper last evening that proved a de- . ligttful affair, guests were Rev. and I Mrs. IL L. Semans and daughter, Sarah; Helen Dugan and Dick Archbo'd. t Miss Naomi Dugan, a student at Ferry Hall. Lake Forest, 111., baa relumed to her achool work after spending a delightful Thanksgiving vacstton with a college friend, MlssNatalieWebster at Chicago Miss Dunn will come home for her Christmas vacation which begins December 1# ii Hl Tbe Helu’ng Hand society meets I Thursday afternoon at the church, j Mrs Frank McConnell will be hostess • V The neighbors of Mrs E” Vanrtl gave her a farewell surprise Monday evening before she goes to her new home In the south part of the city* There waa a taffy pulling, and refreshments of pop-corn were served A general good time waa spent and tbe good wishes of all her friends will go with Mrs. Vancil to her new neiffhor hood, much aa the old ones regret to see her ro. CABOOBK ROBBCRY. Tbe westbound local on the EHe railroad waa laid out here Monday nlgbt for eight, hours' rest, and It Is said that while ths crew war engagod In attending tn some work about the train some one gained admittance to tbe caboose and stole a revolver and oilier belongings of the crew. No trace of tbe sneak-thief was found at that time, although later clues m»y develop - o -.1.1 — NKW TOURING CAR Purchased by Frislnper A Csmpeny— A Beeuly. The Berns Hardware company de llvered to Frialnger B Company a fine Studebaker touring car, which la a beauty and which will be valuable to the purebaeent In rarrytng <m their ev* tensive business

WHEN THE CRISP WEATHER || ~ COMES And the snow begins to fall you will want to get into your new warm coat. One lot real snappy coats for children 11 from 2to 14 yrs at $1.98 to $5.00, special 'll all this week. Also great reductions in ladies and Misses S&V/7'j/ coats and suits, whether it be heavy cloth \ j a novelty, a plush, a chinchilla or a cara- W wU Icul garment we can fit you out. rj j fry Beautiful serge dresses in all the newest w7J B , n effects and colors, for children, sizes, 4 I// < k to 14 years at $3.00 and $3.50 / / hii Serge Dresses for Misses and Ladies | yt $5.00 to $16.00 I Also great Novelties for Christmas, New Purses, 1 New Neck wear, New Jewelry. itLi, ,:.=3i ..-ii—ii ..joe:;., i r -rcQ

FOR SALE—Residence lot. 60x132, on Marshall street, between Second and Third streets, directly acrass from the beautiful Daniels’ home Will sell at a bargain If taekn soon.—W. A. RundelL—Advt. 36«tf , . ... o- — ■ - " AWAY WITH CATARRH A FILTHY DISEASE A Safe Old-fashioned Remedy Quickly Relievee All Dietreesing Symptom*. If you are subject to frequent colds, or If you have any of the distressing symptom* of catarrh, such as stuffed "up feeling In the bead, profuse discharge from the nose, sores in the nose, phlegm In the throat, causing hawking and spiting, dull pain in the

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head or ringing tn the ears, ju«t annolnt tbe nostrils wit> a little Ely's Cream Balm, and see how quickly you i will gat relit.'. In a few minutes vou will feel your head clearing and after edng the balm for a day or so tbe naaty discharge will tie checked, the pain, soreness and fever gone, and you will no longer be offensive to yourself and your friends by constantly hawking, apitting and blowing. Shake off the ejtp of catarrh before | It impairs your sense of taste, smell and hearing and poison* your whole system. In a snort lime you can be completedy cured of this distressing disease by using Ely's Cream Balm. This healing, antiseptic Balm does not fool you by abort, deceptive relief, but

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If you are looking for Xmas gifts, be sure to visit the bazaar in the old journal building Thursday. Friday and Saturday of this week.