Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 20, Decatur, Adams County, 23 January 1913 — Page 4

DA I LYDEMOCRAT published Every Evening, Except Sunday by V BE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mail ,?5 cents Per year, by mu 11,... $2.50 Ptnsle Copies 2 cents 1 Advertising; rates ’’"'wls known on i application Fn'ered at the nosWCAew iu Decatur. Ind’'"-, aa sc~-nj ri>_e sail. BANQUET AT ANTHONY x Attended by Decatur Merchants—The President's Address. The second day of the state retail' merchants' convention in Fort Wayne 1 closed Wednesday evening with a banquet at the Anthony hotel, where cov-. ers were laid for 350. Among Decatur j merchants in attendance were Dan Niblick, F. V. Mills, Milt Hower, cha !■ > Voglewede and W. A, Kuebler. In his annual address to members Wednesday. President H. H. Highlands of Gary urged them to work hard during the coming year to obtain j legislation that will further their bus- i In ss interests. He mentioned specifically the need for a proper gar-' nishee law, the enactment of a law prohibiting the giving away of trading 1 stamps and premiums, the passage of; a bill controling auction sales, and a bl” pinkine it obligatory upon merchants to tell the truth in their advertisements, and to make good any satements which appear in these advertisements. BIG FAIR CLOSES. Tonight Wil Ibe Big Evening of C. B. L. of I. Fair. This evening will be the closing of the three days' big fair of the C. B. L. of I. and will probably be the biggest evening of the three, as several big contests will close tonight. The attendance was larger Wednesday night than the evening before, and this evening's will probably exceed both. The music and dancing were big features and will be continued this evening. Tnr -ocths still offer good lectures. in the way of dMreshments, o rfsncy and usMtil artitles which are for sal*’.-’A Vine hand-painted pillow was Warded Wednesday evening to Scott Ellis, a center piece to Ben Knapke, a merschaum pipe to Frank McConnell, and wool blankets to Fred Schaub. A cordial greeting awaits all. — « HIGH SCHOOL SECOND TEAM. While the warriors of the Decatur high school team are adding another victory to their list, by wallopping the Lihertv Center boys at Bluffton Friday night, a good game will take place here ar the Porter hall between the Aeolians, a strong Jyceum team of Ft. Waynb Aeolians will bring a numthe Decatur high school, and it is without doubt that they will put tift a strong fight for the victory. The For Wayne Aeolians will bring a number of rooters with them and the game will be full of enthusiasm. The ll’"'-i'P will be as follows: Decatur. Aeolians. Kauffman F Flaherty Vail ...F... Doriot' Gay C Loos Merry Q Green' Arcfabold G McLaughlin The o|>enlng game will be between t o high school girls' teams, the Purples and Gold. First game called at 7:30; second game at 8:15. Come, cne and alt. <—— — o ■' FOR RALE OR TRADE—Two box ball alleys, running three doors south of traction station, Decatur; also chairs ami tent, 14x4s feet. Two prizes given Saturtay night for the highest scores.—Perry Glendening. Allison Bldg.

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DOINGS IN SOCIETY I Miss Clara Bultemeier of St. John’s Given a Miscellaneous Shower. — THE EUTERPEAN CLUB Historical Club Surprises Mrs. Mary Eley on Her Birth Anniversary. WEEK’S SOCIAL CaLIENDAR. Thursday. Alba Theta —Vita Stoneburner. "Friday Night Club”—Mrs. Charles ; Meyers. j Westminster Guild —Mary Frisinger. I Baptist Aid—Mrs. Myrtle Brown. Euterpean—Miss Bees Schrock. Bachelor Matae-Hose Contor. Eureka Leah Hsmmond. Friday. Needles and Nods —Mrs. F. A. Peo-! plea. Sewing Club—Mrs. A. R. Bell. Zion Lutheran Aid—School House. Baptist Reception—At Church. i The rarer action is lln virtue, than in vengeance. —Shakespeare’s "The Tempest.” R. B. Johnson, the venerable citizen of Peterson, arrived at the age of seventy-three years Wednesday, and . a family dinner party was one of the pleasant ways of celebration. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Lenhart of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Ball of Magley, Ira Baker of this city, and George Martin were members of the party. Mr. Johnson is the father of Mesdames Lenhart and Ball. The Friday night club will meet tonight, instead of tomorrow evening. ' at the home of Mrs. Charles Meyers, on North Second street. Mrs. A. R Bell will entertain the ladies of the Sewing club tomorrow , afternoon. At 6 o’clock they will be , joined by their husbands for dinner i and a socia' evening. i MTs. F A. Peonies has invited the Needles and Nods club members to ; be her guests Friday evening. Miss Mary Erwin entertained at 6 o'clock dinner W’ednesday evening 'or Miss Vera Rinehart, of Portland, who Is spending the week here with friends, and for whom a number of social events have been scheduled. . Covers were laid for the following, besides the guest of honor: Florence Cowan, Gladys McMillen, Veda and Leah Hensley, Glenys Mangold. After dinner the party went to the C. B. L. of T. hail, where they joined the dancers. Miss Veda Hensley has arranged a party for this evening in her honor. "*>e Norwegian drama was tbs studv of the Shakespeare club yesterday afternoon when it met with Mrs. John W. Tyndall, the hostess having the paper. Mrs D. E. Smith will to hostess at next week's meet, and i Mrs. P. G. Hooper will have the paper. The surprise given her Wednesday t venlng by »he twenty-two members o* the Historical club, was a delightful climax to the sixty-third birthday anniversary of Mrs. Mary Eley. Busily engaged with the duties of her home at the supper hour Wednesday I evening, she had not an Inkling of ' the coming surprise, until the l*and of ladies, which had met at the home of Mrs. J. S. Coverdale, mme into her i home, carrying elegantly filled dinner ■ •’skota Mrs Eley was taken out of ’ the kitchen by peremptory hands i which Immediately got busy there, while others milled out the table to

its greatest length and spread the tempting viands thereon, after which all partook of the feast, in buffet fashion. Then came an evening replete with pleasure, during which stories ware told, reminiscences indulged in, and songs sung, including solos by Mrs. D. G. M. Trout and Mrs. j P. B. Thomas. The event was one of the most pleasing in the club's history. — Miss Letta Fullenkamp gave a card party last evening to a few friends, in compliment to the Misses lOtha Deitsch of Cenlina, Ohio; and Flora Romer of Henry, Ohio,. Prizes at cards were won by Louise Brake and Margaret Gallogley. The guest circle included besides those named before, Mamie Harting, Lydia Miller, Amelia Weber and Ode Fullenkamp. It was a very jolly crowd of young people that, masked to represent all j the humorous characters in the uni-1 verse, called at the home of Mr. and j Mrs. Henry Bauman at Monmouth ' last evening. After guessing the ident- I ity of each, they proceeded to unmask and have an evening's general jollity. Congs wire sung and games played, ' and pop corn balls were enjoyed, those who enjoyed the good time were Irene; , Evans, Helen and Heber Fonner, Leo-' la Stockard, Arthur Clark, Curtis j Grandstaff, Ellis and Catherine Chris- j ten, Wilson Lewton, Hattie and Bessie ( "Wilder, Clara Bohnecht, and Erma Hock. ——— Miss Clara Bultemeier of St. Johns entertained a company of friends yesterday afternoon and evening in honor of her birthday anniversary. Most delicious viands were served at dinger and supper, and the afternoon was given over to the playing 'of progressive pedro, singing and other music being given. The guests who knew of Miss Clara's coming marriage, decided to give her a miscellaneous shower, which they did much to her surprise,' the assortment of gifts being a varied and beautiful one. The date of the coming weding has not yet been announced, but the groom is Mr. Geo. Sachs of Rhea, Texas, with whom the bride-elect became acquainted last summer while visiting there with relatives. The guest list included Mrs. F. A. Peoples and Miss Clara Bultemeier, the bride's cousin, from this city; Ida, Marie and Louise Bultemeier, Mrs. Henry Berning, Hulda and Clara Weber, Mrs. George Berning and children, of St. Johns; and from Fort Wayne the following: Mrs. Dewitt. Mesdames John, Gust, Herman, and Henry Horstmeyer; Mrs. Charles Horstmeyer and daughter, Esther; Mesdames Charles Bandt, Rentchler, Burger, Witte, Hitzmann, Stanton, and Miss Burger. Miss Vita Stoneburner has invited the girls of the Alba Theta club to be her guests this evening. The Euterpean club will meet this evening with Miss Bess Schrock, promptly at 7:30. CASE DISMISSED. The famous and much talked of Studebaker Faylor case was finally settled this morning when the Supreme court refused to transfer the case from the appellate to supreme court. The attorneys for the defence will file claims for damages and for the possession of the farm. This settle*: the case as far as the higher courts are concerned. o - — WILL MOVE TO IOWA. M- and M’s. Fred C. Harrington and babe will leave Saturday for Clinton, lowa, where they will make their home. Mr. Harrington has secured an excellent position there and as his parents, who are now quite aged, reside there, it was thought best to go. Mr. Harrington has been employed by the Schafer Saddlery company while here. FOR SALE—House and lot, corner of Second and Jackson streets, vacant lot Third and Jacksoe. Write J. K. Niblick. R P No 8. 13L10

Fly— | y— g y—ey j _ t f t EXZJSSZZ p[the MORRIS COMPANY 5&10C STORE; i I Valentines now on display which Friday in connection with our J run in price from 1c special we will sell hair f each to 48c ne^s " 5c w | To start our big 7 daj r sale we will have for special Sat. at 2 o’clock p.m. | — BROOMS -—— p Brooms that are worth from 35c up will sell Saturday prompt at stated 1 j time for the small sum of 10c L SPECIAL FOR NEXT WEEK ~ ~ n FANCY Reduced prices on all 24,48 74 Taper waste baskets will all go at • VAL LACEs and 9g c sca rfs, stand covers ’ an( j S • • • . ... 8c . , . , . center pieces j Dry Goods At special price oc lace 2 yds for dc • 5 and 10c specials | Ladies rib top hose . . . . 10c Dishes Dishes Mens wool socks worth 25c goes at 7 and 8 salad dish 10c 10c glass dishes and cake plates go ( H 10c pr Iqt creamers 10c at 5c j* Childrens togues ,10c Sugars and creamers worth 35c per 25c knit and silk bo s and mens J To close out our aviation caps set will go for . 24c per set ties go at 10c I We have made a big cut in price White cups and saucers worth 50c 10c fry pans go at . . 5c J Mens and bovs gloves and mittens se t goes a t • 38c set 15c tin coffee pots . . . 10c I ■ 5 and 10c pr 6 inch mixing bowls . . 5c One ot of 10c jewelery goes at 5c 1 Embroidery worth from 15 to 25c 9 and 10 in. mixing bowls 10c 10c hair nets Sat. 5c per yd goes at 10c yd Sanitary glass pitchers with lid One lot of 10c ladies neckwear .5c Extra wide embroidery worth 50c worth 25c goes 10c Pin cushions ... 5 and 10c yard goes at 10 l-2c yd Berry sets worth $1.25 goes at 98c 25c vases goes at . 10c Nos. 40, 60 and 80 silk and satin Berry set worth sl. goes at 89c set 19 and 24c blue and white wash ribbon per yd .... 10c Glass tumblers with cut grape de- basin " . . 10c I 1 All 25c purses 19c s ’S n . 10c 8 oz. bottle us peroxide . . . . 10c All 98c purses . ’ 89c Low price on bed room sets Cup saucer and plate . . . ICc 74c back combs 48c No. 2 hot blast lanterns goes at 38c Enamel coffee pots, buckets, ket25c back combs .... 10c Clothes baskets extra large baskets ties, stew pans, dish pans, rice boil--19 and 24c bar pins 10c three sizes in fancy markets24c ers, are still going at one half price REMEMBER:- These prices hold good for the next seven days. Come in and bring this list with you and ' take advantage of the great money saving values. To the Place where you can buy the same goods for Less money or more n u goods for the same money ; M--.T--THWI—I -TM—j THE MORRIS CO ~ Five and Ten Cent Store and Bazaar • li=z E=X-X=Z L'.,' , ... 1 L -U E— T--J F" ' r— —■. ■ J]

■ Iter--SPLIT RCLL COMEDY. Our alm la to try to get the best shows iKjesible, sind we have succeeded, especially when it comes to comedies. We have a split reel comedy on the bill for onight that would make any one lai'jfh; also a very exciting drama and a western story. Five cents: •M*. r«KIT," and "GERMAN SINGERS,” Lubin Comedy. “THE UNDERSTUDY, ” Saaanay Dram*. "THE SHOTGUN RANCHMAN,” Western Story. The CRYSTAL Theater. w j w a, . far - v w -*raWill Hit I he Sdi t ( , Theie cookies of ours certailiily strike the soft sp% in old i and young alike. We have cocanut, molasses. '•eed and ; sugar cookies, and all the other good things to eat ' which a splendid u -t- -date bakery should have. All our cookies, cakes, pies, pastry, etc., are simply delicious! JacoD Martin

ATTEND HAMBKOOK F. N : Mr a nd Mrs. / uolph Schultz .-ud Mr. and Mrs Martin Kirchner cfj Pieble went to Fort Wayne this morning to 'attend the funeral of i | Fred Hambrock, which w h-,d | there today, his death occurring Non- | day. Mr. Hambrook leaves a vj so: and a daughter, and many other relatives. His wife was so meriy Miss Clara Schultz of this county, and she is a sister of Adolph Schultz. The Kirchners are cousins. WANTED—Man, with small family, to work on farm, by year or month. For further information call or address R. N. Runyon, Manager Maple Hurst Farm, Decatur. Ind., R. R, No. 3; 'phone 8 on L line. 17(3 1. '

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