Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 309, Decatur, Adams County, 28 December 1912 — Page 2

DAILYDE M O C R A T Published Every Evening, Except Sunday by DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rate* t-«r Week. by carrier 10 cents '•er Year, by carrier 15.00 lfc»r Month, by mail 25 cents ?*sr year, by mall >3.50 tingle Copies. 2 cents Advertising rates mads known on application. Sintered at the poetetrts in Decatur, IndV as sc~a>d class The Indiana legislature will convene January 9th and for sixty days will worry themselves and the people of the state over the proposed new laws and amendments . Get that new resolution ready over Sunday. And be sure to include the one that you will advertise more consistently than ever before. You will be richer and happier when the year is over. 1 live, and 1 don't exist like some people. I eat what I want to and when I want it. If I want to ride horeback 1 do, and I skate and swim and walk, and have Just a perfect time of my life. —Miss Elsie Scheel, the world’s perfect woman, Yes, but she don’t have to make a living in a newspaper office. The United States Civil Service Commission, stirred up by an Indiana cong essman, Mr. Cox, of the Third district, will investigate, thoroughly and completely the charge that the law has been violated in a wholesale manner by the appointment of rural and city mail carriers and fourth-class postmasters. The result will be watched with much Interest and the investigation promises not to end with the Third district, where Mr. H. A. Hesse is now digging up the facta, but to proceed over Indiana and become nation •> de. It is a well known fact that for many years one of the qualifier tic ueeesary to insure a Job under the civil service has been that you be a re; übllcaa. While In this county then are a few who are not. the differ e is so noticeable that one wouldn't have to guess very hard to dis o' *r that it has cut some figure. It I even been rumored that these nut urriers have been assessed for cam gn purposes, making the civil ■srv a big political mach'ne. The inv< tit ion will be broad, it is said, and e result may have something to do "itb the perpetuity of the civil sen . o, S' V LaDELLES AT CHICAGO. v lie In Chicago Thursday night George Wemhoff noticed in the list of theatrical events as published the apI e of the Frederick LaDelle st Co Ightfully dept deceptlonlsts, an original creation of mystic surprises, t Indiana theater. Os course, George attended and he says the LaDel an* one of the biggest events on the card at that popular show house. They have two weeks at Chicago yet and will then leave for a trip to the coast. NOTICE. M uey to toan at B and « per cent interest No commission. 2»RU ERWIN’S OFFICE. (Advertlassnent) f—« * swww W— ii ■

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: DOINGS IN SOCIETY The Baker-Butcher Wedding Was Happy Event—Sewing Party for I •— 1111 - ) I MISS HELEN OAKES I i i i Given by Miss Gladys Myers * —Tri-Kappa Charity Ball Next Monday. i ~““ — l “Your presence will be sun in , winter.” WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday. Young Matrons —Mrs. J. S. Peter-' son. 1 Historical —Mrs. James Frlstoe. Wednesday. Concord Aid —Mrs. Minnie Lewton.' ’ { Miss Elizabeth Opal Butcher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Butcher, and Franklin Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Baker, were married at the home of the bride's parents near Monroe Ch’istmas uay. Rev. Thompson of Decatur performed the ceremony i in the presence of the intimate friends I and relatives. The several rooms were 1 I decorated in red and green with a varI iatlon of color in the parlor, where i white and green were used. At noon Miss Eva Karschbaum began the wedding March, and Mrs. M. E. Johnson,' an aunt of the bride, entered the parlor, followed by Miss Lurinda Johnson I and Mr. Harve Baker, a brother of the groom, and the bride and groom. The ’ bridal party made a pretty picture as; they took their places in front of a beautifully decorated altar, where the simple but impressive ceremony was • performed. The fair young bride wore' a dress of white lace over white satia.' Miss Lurinda Johnson wore a girlish dress of cream and Mrs. M. E Johnson wore light blue satin. At the conclu-' •ion of the service a big dinner was ' served. The young couple were given . many beautiful and valuable presents. They will be at home to their many ft lends in a short time on a farm east of Decatur. •! Mrs. J. S. Peterson has extended an ■ : invitation to the Young Matrons’ club to be her guee’s next Tuesday afternoon. >1 ’, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Merriman of Blue Creek township entertained the > following guests at dinner on Christ- , . mas day: Mr. and Mrs. John Myers' , and daughter, Mabel; Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Merriman and sons, Russel, Omer, Elisha, Jr, Austin and daughter, . Peryl; Mr and Mrs. L. VV. Merriman , and daughters, Olive, Goldie, Freda | and son. Russell; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. i Krugh and daughters. Opal, Fern and ' Fay. One of the special features of the day was the Christmas tree In the parlor. It was beautifully decorated with the usual adornments and laden with presents for every one. The 1 children unanimously voted the Christ- ' mas tree as being their choice of trees. J 1 The very biggest social event of the ■ week, and possibly of the season, will be the grand charity ball Monday evening. December 30th, given by the 1 Trf-Kappa sorority girts at the Knights of Columbus hall. Tickets are one dollar a couple and may be secured from any member of the Tri- < Kappas A Fort Wayne orchestra 1 will be secured and refreshments trill be sold. A party was given Christmas eve at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Ijehman The evening was spent in playing games. Music and a fine lunch also mrs wsMMaaaaam wsemwMMo— «

contributed to the good time. Those present were: Ruth Marbach, Frieda and Luetta Koldewey, Selma Bleeke, Viola Grote, Mathilda Krueckeberg, Julius Blinking, Edwin Schamerloh, Arthur Bienz, Roland Grote, Adolph Marbach, Simon Bleeke, Anton and Edwin Thieme, Gust and Edwin Krueckeberg, and Edwin Bauer, from Convoy, Ohio Miss Clara Lehman entertained at a Christmas dinner Thursday at the home of her parents in Union township. Those enjoying the dinner were: Frieda Koldewey, Paula Bienz, Lydia Krueckeberg, Lucy Baker, Walter Thieme, Dick Bleeke and Ed and Oscar Bauer, from Convoy, Ohio. To meet her guest, Miss Helen Oakes, of Maywood, 111., who is here for the week, Miss Gladys Myers invited a number of her friends to bring their sewing and spend Friday after--1 noon with them at the Myers home on North Fifth street. The Christmas decorations of red and green, retained their beauty for the occasion, and conversation was as brisk as the .deft fingers that plied their needles merrily until the refreshment hours, when a tempting luncheon in two courses made its appearance. The circle included besides Miss Oakes, the following: Gladys Graham, Veda and Leah Hensley, Nellie Myers. Ruth Bowers, Mary Erwin, Hope Hoffman, Mary Frisinger, Glennys Mangold. Dorothy Dugan, Leona Bosse. The December section of the Evangelical Ladies’ Aid closed its month with a social Friday evening at the home of the chairman, Mrs. Fred Linn, and reported that its contribution to the treasury for the month was ! thirty-six dollars. Fifty-five attendants enjoyed a pleasant evening. Devotional services were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. J. H. Rilling, and instrumental music was given by i Zelda Schnitz and Mattie Thomas. The ladies of the section were assised by the Misses Zelda Schnitz. Ethel i Fuhrman. Vernia Smith, Mabie Crajtner and Mattie Thomas in serving re- ' freehments. The report of the finance committee for the year just closing, showed the total amount raised by this energetic band to be 1373.34. Mrs. Fred Linn is also president of the society. Mrs Minnie Lewton, who resides at 333 North Tenth street, this city, will entertain the Concord Lutheran Aid society next Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs Fred Reppert and daughter Eleanor, and Master Harold Kirsch were guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reppen, sr, at Vera Crux Friday. Mrs. Mary Congleton and daughter. Bess. and grandson, Winfield Maddy, have as their holiday guests. Miss Kate Maddy of Muncie; and Mrs. B. T. Owen of Champaign, 111. A very pleasant evening party was held last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Shefferiey. Among the guests were Adda and Eva Gay, Wilds ' and Gertrude Shefferiey, Dora Schnitz, Ruth Zeigler. Ida Furhman. Rolla Jack.son, Fred Gay, Ivan Shefferiey, Tony Schnitz, Mr. and Mrs. Sc halts. Games were Indulged in and the lighting of the Christmas tree furnished the amusment Refreshments were served In the form of craeker-Jsck and candy. ——■— "■ I w I K. OF F. ELECTION. The Pythian Knights have elected the following officers for the new year: C. C.. R. D. Myers; V. <X, Jas. Hoagland: P. Floyd Acker; M at A., ■Fred Patterson; M. of W„ August Sellemeyer; M of F.. J. R. Parrish; M of E, Arthur Suttles; K of R. and 8.. Jonas Trtteh; I. G., Herschel Rcy. nolds: O O, Clark Spahr; trustee R B. Lenhart; representatives to grand lodge. Fred Ashbeinher and Arthur Suttles.

> PUBLIC SALE. i . Some Bargains That Will Be Offered . At Washington. i Undor the head, "Great Clearance 1 Sale," nn Illinois paper is running » the following advertisements: > Our lease with Uncle Same having practically expired, and having decided to retire to private lite, the t undersigned will sell or offer at public » sale, at our residency National Capl- ■ tol, Washington, D. C., on Monday, : Febuary 3, 1912, all the following proi perty to-wit: f One elephant about 49 years old. One set of Injunctions, and High Cost of Living, old enough to wean, sired by Gold Bugs and damned by > everybody. 5 One Republican Platform, good as ■ new; only been used for campaign > purposes. • One Big Sticky somewhat worn from ’ over-use. One Republican Machine, somewhat • out of repair. • One financial system, well supplied > with clearing house certlcates and a ’ little cash. • A large quantity of old Dinner Pails, ’ Grandpa Hats, Coon Skins, Teddy • Bears, Taft Smiles, and other things, • too numerous to mention. There will 1 also be disposed of at that time a 1 great lot of old junk belonging to the • i republican party. • J This sale will postively take place ’at the above date regardless of ' weather, and everything must be clear'I ed out before Morch 4, as the DemoHcrats will then take entire possession > of Uncle Sam's business. I Roast crow will be served by the • Old Boys' Republican club. i Everybody, regardless of past politi- ■ cal servitude, invited. The stuff must - be cleared away. ’ JOE CANNON, Auctioneer. 1 COL. TEDDY ROOSEVELT, G. O. P. Manager. BILL TAFT, Clerk. 1 EXPANSION AT I. U. Indiana University Will Offer a Broader Scope of Education. Indiana university has recently issued a bulletin announeihg the ex pan ’ sion of the extension work offered by that institution. This step Is in line with the policy of the leading state 1 universities of the middle west to I bring education within the roach of 1 that large class of persons who are • unable to attend secondary schools or colleges. Courses by correspondence 1 study are offered by fourteen depart- • menu: Latin, French, German, phi- • lology, English, history and political 1 science, philosophy, fine arts, mathematics, geology, botany, music and education. University credit towards a • degree is granted to students who > complete satisfactorily a correspond • ence course, provided they have the • required amount of work for admission to the university. Sixteen departments offer instruction by lac- • tures. '•i Assistance in debating and public ’ discussion Is extended to schools, • clubs and other organisations by pre- » paring list of references on live ques- • tiona of the day. r | Under the bead of general Informa •, tion and public welfare the services f ,of specialists are offered to citizens h desiring Information concerning mat 1 tars relating to food, hygiene and san ft at lon, to discoveries affecting the prevention and cure of diseases, to problems of general and special edu cation, to conservation of resources, i highways, municipal problems, civic r Improvement, muale and art. — ■I I HI—- ,, One of the holiday parties was fftvt en last evening by Miss Ruth Guy ; for her friend, Mias HatrJ Sepp, of 1 Newcastle. Twenty boys and girls r«- ■ sponded to the Invitations and spent a m»rry evening dancing, playing 1 games and listening to the music rendr cred A two conra« luncheon was served.

Bin'll» ■'w..- SiSin i i NEW YEARS SALE I H On Monday and Tuesday B F" ■.'X '* * m'ii i - . - ", eiiewe.re ee Manawe u i iae ■■■in aai lima— ...mmm —■■ r- _ " ■•a«»ree , ™i«i l aiei i 9 3 Special Prices On All Toys and Dolls All SI.OO hill climbing toys will go for-- -89 c M All 25c - - -19 c ■ [ 1 All 25c Drums will go for ------- 19c || [ J All $1.24 kid body dolls will go for-- - -89 c □ Automobile garages, trunks, circus cars, doll swings worth 25c will go for-- - - -10 c|| m Toy washing machines regular price 98c goes at 74c || H 25c fancy horn goes for 10c with other great values fl at the same price. pi ral r I The place where you can buy the same goods for less money or fl more goods for same money. t.! .... "—TTT ?! cl 0 THE MORRIS CO. ii 5 AND 10 CENT STORE i Km ktlfl

“FAUST" HERE NEXT TUESDAY. Owing to the revival “fe*t'' of the older and better styles of tragedies, comedies and operas by eastern pro ducers *nd managers, at present the vogue *ll over the country; Messrs Manley and Campbell take great plea sure In announcing that on Tuesday. Dec 31, they will produce at the Bosse Opera House their grand new scenic ' and mechanical production of Goethe's > greatest tragedy “Faust" with George I G. Wakefield as Mephlstlo Mr Wake > field has been a close observer and 1 student of Mr. Morrison (The greati est known Mephisto) and through as- • soctation with Mr Morrison for the last three years of his portrajal of; - that part, gained a complete mastery' • of that difficult characterisation, i thereby giving as near a representation of the character as played by Mor- • rist.n. as it is possible for any actor ito give. Mr. Wakefield is to-day > America's tallest actor, standing six: feet seven inches in height and easily j • appearing seven feet behind the footlights. - Messrs. Manley and Campbell have • sitr ounded Mr. Wakefield with a! splendid support and have mounted th-- : |day beautifully In every respect They , hwe an absolutely special production - and have followed Goethe's description ; of scenes and situations closely The Rrook«n acene Is probably the finest ever staged, the producers havefng the benefit of latter day electrical effects. i In fart, nothing has been spared In the way of study, time and money to - make this revival the fltteat of them • all, barring none. The price of this » engagement will be 25.36-50-75 and seats go on sale at The Houlthous*. . drug store. — "■ I DRUG STORE* WILL CLOSE. We, the undersigned druggists, will close our respective store* at *:00 p m. beginning January 1, 1913, until ■ April 1, I*l3, excepting Saturday eveni Inga: : The Holthouse Drug Co. Smith. Yager ft Falk. > The Enterprise Drug Co, Callow « Rice 309 t«

FEESER NOT “SHORT.” Bluffton, Ind., Dec. 28 —Although exCounty Recorder Josiah Feeser was reported "short * by field examiners to the extent of about 31.200, his case when reviewed by the state board, assisted by an attorney for Mr. Feeser, owes the county nothing in final settlement except the county's share of his fee collections during the last I quarter of the closing year of his i term. When be retired from office 1 there was some question over the fees due the county and Mr. Feeser therefore retained his fee collections .'or the last three months awaiting a decision on the points involved. He still has due him from the last three months of his term over |3OO and the ( county will receivs about 1130. Mr., Ftesers friends are highly pleased at his showing. A FANCY OUROC. Colonel Fred Reppert, the auctk> neer, Is getting a picture framed. on«*

YOUR FALL INCOME DURING the fall and winter months, many people receive a considerable amount of money from the sale of produce. This money represents the income for the greater part of the year. It is necessary therefore, to exercise prudence in its use. The money should be deposited in a bank where it will be safe anti secure. Payments can then be made for supplies, by drawing out a portion of the deposit This plan assures not only positive safety fcr your money, but will help you to economize in its use. XDEPOSITSJSUBJECT TO CHECK OR BEARING INTEREST. FIRST NATIONAL BANK DECATUR. INDIANA. 7 Capital *IOO,OOO. .Surplus *20,000. Re«ource*3SKlo.i4». P. W. Smith,{President W. A. Kuebl.r, V.)Preaident C. A. Dugan,(Cashier F. W. Jaebker, D BTP 01 S’ITT r s TArcrcnt *PjT :H-'mrß* Y MAIL

that was given to him as a Christmai present, and which he values highly It is a picture of a Duroc hog, and iti former owner, Harry Browning, a wel known stock man of Hersman, 111. fa whom Mr. Reppert cried a sale Decent ber 19th. There are, of course. Dura hogs and Duroc hogs, but thia one li very much out of the ordinary. A the sal* It brought *7OO. Ito brother and sisters are fine specimens also I The hogs sold averageing *176 in sail price. —■ — <r-«— — HAVE ADDED LADIES' SHOES. The Wear-U-Well shoe store in thi city, Rurdge & Tester, proprietors have added a stock of ladies' shoes , which sell at the regulation prices They will have an announcement con earning them in a few days. The shoe are In various grade*: and styles ant will no doubt increase the business o that store. Heretofore they have han died only men's shoes. (Advertisement!