Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 3, Decatur, Adams County, 3 January 1913 — Page 2

LAILYDEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday by 9ECAIUB DEMOCRAT (OMtANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Week, by carrier iw cents Year, by carrier 15.00 Month, by mail 25 cents year, by mail $2.50 e Copies Scents erasing rates made known on atlon. " ed at the poetmtc ai u Decatur, •s as ec~',nu Cl*-/, _-a.. 1 e little imitation blizzard this i mg is to remind you that the 1 an summer is over and you felk -> who have been fearing, or L ng there would be no winter, i i .ild postpone your "1 told you so" ■ \ few days yet. ■ecatur Can and Will." n't lost track of that slogan as ■art on the New Year. When we ted that line as the fighting slolor this community, a promise ■t.t with it that should be fulfilled. V . have already demonstrated that oi. and during the past year "we d " Will we this year? It's time ,< t busy. uvernor Marshall will present to gtelature when it convenes next suay his last message as governi ie has studied carafuily the con.a -n tn is state auu uis message i on* ■“orthy the sincerest ght of the legislators. It is be--u he will favor a nubile utilities , a workmen's compensation act. tax, a "loan shark" law, > ratification of the amendment for iar election of United States sen *, urge a penal fare, recommend i itomobile tax for keeping up the hwaya and other progressive acHe will also report that the flof the state are in excellent on. that a payment suould be Ada soon on the state debt and this ;e Stout and the Indianapolis tr with their columns of misstateto the contrary notwithstand- » democrats have apparently not en their unfortunate exiiorfenea i iff legislation nineteen years At least they are making every

ihis Is Glothes-Buying Time For Economical Men WIB NOT BUY YOURS NOW? E e’s Bargains Worth Grasping r $ 7.50 10.00 Suits and O’coats now \!1 $12.50 c ; 15.00 Suits and O’coats now A1 $16.50 to Suits and O’c< ats now $j 45 \!1 $20.00 .50 Suits and O’c ats now $ J gOO Boys Slits and Overcoats A 33% ° 0 Rrduction Mens Odd Trousers at 25 % Reduction h ßeduction on all Furnishings, collars and overalls excepted THE MYERS-D? dLEY CO.

effort to reach an understanding in advance of attempted action. Mr. Underwood, the leader of the bouse, has j been in consultation with the presi- : dent-elect on the subject, and the two | men are believed to be in entire accord. Monday Mr. Underwood coufer- ' red with Senator Martin, democratic : leader of the senate. The Virginia senator represents the old reactionaryelement of the party. But he and his ■ associates have shown a disposition i to co-operate with the new president, , and it is hoped that an agreement may ' be reached as to tariff legislation that will insure a unanimous support-dor the democratic program. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Underwood will act together. Senator Martin at least knows what is proiosed. Out of these conferences there should come action that will commend itself to the people.—lndianapolis News. The parcels poet seems to have struck a popular chord. A great manybusiness men in the smaller cities and towns seem to fear that it will prove injurious to their business and it may if you let iL However, we believe it is here to stay, that it will prove a convenience to so many people, that they will wonder how they got along without 1L So what's the result for the , business man who sits down and figure* it out carefully. You must push. You must take advantage of iL You must be the one who gets after whatI ever business this new departure produces If you do you will find, we sin- ' cerely believe, that it has been a help, rather than a detriment Os course, I you compete with the mail order j house, but remember that ins goods ; are always inferior to yours and hi* 'rate under the zone system is much I higher In shipping You can therefore beat him In price, quality and in time of service. What more do you want? Push, bustle, advertise. Remember this—the wise merchant wins on the same condition which causes the slow merchant to fail. CHANGE IN SCHEDULE. Beginning Monday, there will be a change in the interurban freight schedule The freight car that leaves here at 6:45 in the morning will not eave until 8 o clock. WANTED—MiddIe aged lady to keep house —Vai Snell. R. R. 5. 3(3 LOST—K. C. watch charm render please return to Herman Colchis at cigar store and receive reward ltd

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Evangelical Ladies’ Aid Elects New Officers and Arrange Work. 'MET AT PARSONAGE Mr. and Mrs C. L. Walters Entertain M. E. Can- •' - tata Cast. WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Friday. Christian Aid —Mrs. Noah Mangold M. E. Mite —Mrs. John Stewart. Orient—Mrs. Charles Elzey. Saturday. Little Quilters —Mrs. Wehmeyer. , Thimble—Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer. Mrs. C. J. Weaver went to Fort , Wayne yesterday afternoon and last evening attended the Decatur club meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Watson, the affair being in celebration of Mr. Watson's birthday anniversary. Mrs. Maggie Hart and daughter Mrs. Alice Crouchert, and son, of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. John Wolford and Mr and Mrs. Martin Lord were New Year's guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burr and enoyed a fine time. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hill and son. George, and Mrs. Margaret Louthan of Fbrt Wayne were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Hill. Miss Ruth Copeland, daughter of A. C. Copeland, president of the First National bank of Rochester, Ind., is spending the week with Miss Frances Burrell. On account of the absence of the presidenL Mrs John Spuller, who 1s visiting in Bucyrus, Ohio, the Helping Hand society of the German Reformed church, which met Thursday, postponed its election of officers until the ■ext meet in two weeks. Thursday was devoted to the making of comforters, and the society was then entertained by Mias Huldah Mutschler. The Eureka club girls had a most delightful time with their sewing, con- . versation and luncheon at the home of Miss Leia Hill Thursday evening The club will meet with Miss Marie Hays next Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs Elmer Tricker of Cleveland street entertained a large number of Mend* on New Year'* day. A meet sumptuous dinner was spread

. and partaken of and during the afternoon a picture of the assembly was ' taken by Mr. John Stults. The party included the following: Mr. and Mrs. ' Emanuel Tricker, Mr. and Mrs. John Hon, Muncie; Mr. and Mrs. Bart Schraluka and babe, Mr. and Mrs. I Aaron DeVlnney. The Evangelical Ladies’ Aid society ■ held a business meeting at the par- • sonage, when the election of officers took place and other business attended to, after which light refreshments were served. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Fred Linn; vice president, Mrs. J. H. Rilling: secretary, Mrs. E. D. Kern; treasurer, Miss Liza Strangler. Mr. and Mrs Dan Sprang went to Poe to spend the day at the old Sprang homestead. Today s big event at the farm was "butchering.’’ Mr. and Mrs. c. L. Walters Thursday night entertained forty guests--all those who took part in the cantata given Christmas eve at the eMthodist church, and alsc the minister. Rev. R. L. Semafis The lack of formality made the mingling an unusually Jolly one. There was no set form of amus“menL but games, charades, music and conversation contributed their share to the enjoyment, and refreshments of pop corn, homemade < and les and ap- | pies were served. Mr Walters is superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school and the entertainment was given in his appreciation of the services of those who took so much Interest in making the cantata a success • o- — Public Services (Continued from Pace 1» gave a talk on his experiences as a sculptor for the Grand Army posts of different states, relating an Incident which tends to show that In the south as well as the north the bitterness has been forgotten and we stand together as one people. While visiting a scene of a former battle near Vicksburg he unearthed the bones of a body said by a southern coloael to be a member of an Illinois troop who had lost Ms life in attempting to plant the flag on top of the parapet, which was between the two armies He went to the National Cemetery association, presenting the facts to them, end th*y I were only too glad to pick up anfl bury among the southern dead the remains of the northern hero . A very patriotic talk was given by Mr French Quinn, and a plea for the cooperation of the post and corps in deciding upon a Atting memorial to our dead A beautiful solo was elven by Mrs. Vfnnle Lyon and the patriotic sones led V?- L. N. Grandstaff were very enthusiastic. and a* we sang "March Ing Through Georgia." all Joined In marching around the hall and waving flags After the program, a social hour, with lunch, was enjoyed and alt departed from the hall f -cling more patriotic and more enthused with the Idea of hastening the time when the 'Grand Army Poet can unveil a Atting memorial to all the soldiers of the county. PRRSR corrjspondent. View ths Mode* Charles Mnllfoan, sculptor, of the /'hfeago Art foatlt-ite. whose model Is now before the committee for considj oration for the Adame county soldiers’ . memorial, arrived Thursday night, and when the rorees adjournment at the G A R hall wm taken, met the large : throng at the court house rorridor. where the model is on display He also brought blue prints sad diagrams, •hosing the Hans la detail, and the beautlttt wort, with all Its symbolic •le.tflcance. * aa "Xwlnfo'-'l by Mr MuFican Mr. Walifoaa called —

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back to Chicago by telegram and left Thursday night, but arranged for specifications for the mon intent to be sent by next Monday. No other models have ben submitted to the committee ,and it Is quite likely that they will decide to recommend this model to the county commissi, mw*. as the pattern for the memo • '>r which 110,000 have been xpproj ed, as till seem to be well pleased A>th It. The , committee was cnlleti meet this , morning at the Dowerr -alty office, when decision was to uav ■■ en made. On account of the the chairman. 8. B. Fordyce, xh< tld not be present, no decision co ' be made, and another meeting w - ailed for , next Monday morning a- :o o'clo< k , at the same place. At time the committee will decide her they want the memorial m: liter this model, and will then re >»rt their desires to the county comn loners who convene for their Jan session t next Monday, that the -nding to . the erection can go on rapidly as possible. . WANTED—GirI to d liQUsework for small f'-ir Vp' y ti I Chas. F. Steele at the - c an . shop. , FOR SALE—A cr.K 1 as new. Used but shot pure of Isaac Smith, R. R ' v 7. De- . catur. ’Phone No. -t ■’ ?■’'« FOR SALE—Scotch in , quire of F. Scb’-td nidt* Meat Market. FTND— A ladies r . with breast-pin. O*ner t this office. !li*Xt3 White As' od Wil! be sol<! Keginr I January I 13 Heavy Bloc $1.50 Fine “ 1.50 ; Barky u 1.00 Stove worn 1.50 I LaFountain iandle Comp? Phone 564 nr set Burk ! > head Re . T < I : ffifiwnS s' Im J FIRE AT Ate A* you all «no» that t ,-tit is feg. ture night at the Cry st s' -1 we have one of tbs best sho«s ev r <hown bebore In Deisuur. for tb<- > -.eaL It I* entitled *Flne at Se<’ lb shows whers * boat Is bnru<M • • the far ocean and the struggle- * poor man who la left on hoard. * a fine rom- * edy la ranaectioi v . this, rive csata only“FIRE AT MA.“ p«the Feature Film. “HIS PANTS,” tub A Ccmedy. <?*■ Ysy I Ihateu

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