Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 29 January 1913 — Page 2

DAIL Y D EM O C RAT Published Every Evening. Except Sunday by TBE 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 mall ...£6 cents Per year, by mall 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rales made known on application. Entered at the pustottke la Decatur, IndliLa, as scecnd SIMPLICITY The country, as a whole, has been very favorably Impressed with what it assumes to be the purpose of Mr. Wilson to bring some measure of simplicity into official life at Washington. He certainly has a great chance to do a great thing. The New York Evening Post says: With all the idle people of wealth now crowding into Washington as winter residents —it is said that there are now three classes of multi-millionaires there: Those from Pittsburg, the South African and all the others —there never was a better opportunity for the president of the United States to set a noble example of dignified, simple living, and eschew everything that . smacks of pomp, of extravagance, of luxury. Many bad customs have grown up in the last two years. One of them, which is referred to by the Post, is the illegal use of warships by our presidents as private yachts. Mr.; Taft and his predecessor are respon-, sible for this evil custom. A few years ago, we are reminded, It was ’ thought to be a dreadful thing that Mr. Cleveland should use a light- ( house tender on a fishing trip. We ( recall an extremely cynical editorial i on the subject that appeared in the ( New York Sun, entitled “The Cruise of the Violet." But now battleships are used by our presidents, and the Pure One had three ships at the disposal of himself and his family. The country will hope to see an end of all this parade and pomp. There Is such , a thing as democratic simplicity, and a very noble thing it is. If our presidents are, indeed, to be social leaders they ought to set an example that will influence our people against vulgar display, and all that goes with it. The white house should not take its tone from European courts, or from the three classes of millionaries that find our national capital so much to their taste. It is not, we hardly need say, necessary that these should approve the attitude of the new president toward things social. There are other and far better standards. To these it is to be hoped he will conform. Mr. Wilson showed his democracy when he was president of Princeton. There

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is no reason to fear that he will fail to do so as president of the United States. He has begun well, and from that fact much encouragement may be derived. —Indianaimlis News. Decatur merchants are interested in the proposed new law for the gar ! nishment of wages. Under present ( laws they have practically no proteci; tion and a good law of this kind would • be a protection for them as well as 1 ; a protection df the credit for the i working man. Similar laws in other states have proven a good thing for , every one concerned. It guarantees the merchant his money and it guarantees the laborer who has no property a credit he could not otherwise i obtain, so that when he needs credit he can secure 1L The law looks good. An inheritance tax law that will add about a Half million to the publie fund ' of Indiana has passed the house. The fellow who isn’t within the tax will no doubt favor it while the fellow who has his eye on something coming will probably object. The Clover Leaf proposes a new depot We are “ter™ you and believe your intentions are good, but we’re from Missouri, and the news is so good we just can’t believe it until we are shown, but we're willing. UNCLAIMED ORDERS JAN. 9, 1913. Notice is hereby given, in accordi ance with section 6017, Burna’ revised statutes of 1908, that the following county orders remaining unclaimed In my office for a period of five years or more will be cancelled by the board of commissioners at their March term, 1913, unless called for by their respective owners before that date: Jerry Liechty, $15:15; Aug. 10, ,1907; No. BMS; bridge fund. | West Publishing Co., $5.00; Nov. 7, 190 S; No. IMlj Ex. Court W. C. Fc’O'i Oct. -> 1906; No. 6718; turnpike. Geo. Hudson. $1.50; June 17, 1895,' No. 2034; ditch. I The Corkins Chemical Co., $5.32; ( Mar. 4, 1908; No. 10514; Co. farm. Willis Johnson, $41.50; Oct. 9, 1907; No. 9233; turnpike. ■ Thos. Hudson. $5.25; Oct. 10, 1901; No. 3186; turnpike. , Thos, Husdon. $6.00; Sept. 9, 1902; 'No. 5699 ;turnpike. i Geo. Bennet, $125; Nov. 6. 1907; No. 9628; Co. farm. John Lake, ft.Tli May 10. 1906; No. 5894; Court house, T. B. BALTZELL. ilt Auditor Adams Co., Indiana. —o WILL HOLD SALE. Miss Minnie Orris, executrix of the estate of the late Dr. McMillen, will hold a private sale of the office furniture and medicine, at the office of the ' i late doctor, Thursday, January 31. She will be at the office the entire day and anyone may call there on that date. 19t6 DR SALE —New, pure white Embden geese feathers, well cured and selected.—Mrs. E. S. Christen. Decatur, Ind. ’Phone F. 12. 25t3» FOUND —Ladies’ purse; owner Inquire at Artman & Hess Case. 24t3

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Miss Naomi Niblick Given Friendship Shower— Brilliant Social. THE AFTERNOON CLUB Has “Five Hundred” Party and Luncheon at C. V. Connell Home. Wednesday. Bachelor Maids —Adelaide Deiningler. Florhul De Purin—Eula McKinney. St. Vincent de Paul—Mrs. Henry Schulte. Poinsettia —Esther Corbett. Shakespeare—Mrs. D. E. Smith. Thursday. Thimble —Mrs. W. P. Schrock. Euterpean—Mrs. W. P. Schrock. Ruth Circle Social—Minnie Daniels* Home. Young Matrons — Mrs. French Quinn. Presbyterian Aid —Church Parlors. Friday. Needlecraft—Jessie Magley. Christian Aid—Mrs. E. H. Shoemaker. More water glideth by the mill Than wots the miller of. —Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus. The home of Mr. and Mrs Bert Johnson was the scene of a happy party Sunday evening, when Mr. John-< son’s forty-second birthday anniversary was celebrated. The guests numbered fifty-two and time flew on swift wings of pleasure. Those present' were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Eiting and family, Mr. and Mrs Henry Eiting and family, Henry Barkley and son, | Glen, and daughter, Mary; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Miller and family, Fritz Koenig and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wll-j liam Crozier and family, Mrs. Whittenberger and family, Mr, Kohne. Very much surprised was Leo Gillig, when Sunday evening a number of his friends gathered at his home ( to remind him of his eighteenth birthday. After Leo fully recovered from the shock he readily admitted that he surely had been very much sur-, prised. The earlier part of the evening was spent in playing progressive pedro in which Mary Laughlin and Will Zeser won first prises, and the booby went to Clara Zeeer and Emmett Laughlin. Delicious refreshments were served later, after which music and games were pleasing features. Those present were: Misses Blanche Ford of Portland, Mary Laughlin, Clara Zeser, Anna Madison, Dora Carries and Celia and Emma Gillig, and Messrs. Emmett Laughlin, Tim Zeser, Frank Gillig and Will Zeser. On account of the bad weather, the historical club did not meet Tuesday evening, so two papers will be read next Tuesday evening, when Mrs. Mary Congleton will be hostess. All the ladies are requested to come prepared to sew Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock when the Presbyter-

ian Aid will meet iu the church parlors. The first of the many showers and other pre-nupttal affairs planned for Miss Naomi Niblick, an April bride, was given Tuesday evening by three of her girlhood and neighbor friends, the Misses Irene and Marguerite Gerard and Sylvia Droppieman. The John Gerard home on Third street where the affair was given was a very brignt ' and cheery one, innumerable lights peeping through hoods of pink and white, casting a mellow glow over the ' rooms, effectively decorated in these colors. Through archways hung with pink and white streamers and strands, white wedding bells and festoons of hearts, one caught glimpses of the den with its innumerable pennants, the library, parlors and living rooms, . each effectively decorated with streamers, drawn from the corners to the hooded lights of the chandelier. f where they were caught with the white bells, making a gay and bright network. Potted ferns also contributed to the decorative beauty. The hostesses stood in the receiving line to welcome their guests, who numbered nearly forty and who were thereupon • assigned to their places at the little card tables in the various rooms, i where progressive pedro was played. Prizes were awarded: First. Georgia Mefbers; second, Mrs. Lawrence Kleinhenz: third, Naomi Niblick, all being presented to the bride-elect. . The conclusion of the games was the signal for the clearing of the tables, where a tempting luncheon. In pink and white, was served in two courses, by the Misses Charlotte and Margeret Niblick and Jeanette dark. Tiny Japanese fans, bearing the words “Perry and Naomi. April 1," were given as favors. The showering of the pretty . .gifts, given in friendship, was a prettypart of the evening's pleasure, and was done in a unique way. On the table in the dining room, under the ' white wedding bell suspended from the pink and white-hooded chandelier, was a large basket. The basket was jfrocked with pink tissue, banded with a white streamer and bow, and from its sfdes to the chandelier were drawn .wjde pink streamers. Withla the basket under this dome were placed the gifts, and there was much pleasure in watching the guest of honor undo the parcels, bringing to view the many pretty things which Miss Niblick’s ( friends have decreed shall go to her new home, with many memories of their good wishes and love. The evening party closed by al) going to the jSchurger dance, where more happy ' moments were sped away. Out-of-town > guests were the Misses Agnes CrosI ble and Nell Groves of Bluffton, who ■ were Miss Droppieman's guests over - night, returning home this mornin? - Miss Niblick’s wedding to Mr. Perry i Gandy of Churubusco will take place - April I. »’ “ H The Bachelor Maids are anticipat- -. ing one of their good times at the - home of Miss Adelaide Deininger this t evening. 5 | The Afternoon club ladies had their regular weekly “five hundred” party e and luncheon Tuesday afternoon with y Mrs. C. V. Connell. Prizes were won 1 by Mesdames Carrie Ehinger, Charles .. Voglewede, Clem Voglewede and Charles Meibers.

Among the large number who saw Maude Adams in "Peter Pan" at the Majestic theatre last evening, were Mrs. D. M. Hensley, and daughter, Veda, Miss Clara Williams, Mrs. J. W. Tyndall, Mrs. J. S. Peterson. Mrs. T. M. Reid, Miss Bertha Heller, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hubbard, Miss Frances Dugan. Many of them went down on the early interurban cars, and still others on the steam road, so that nearly all escaped the inconvenience occasioned by a delay in the 6:30 car last evening which as “luck would have it” on account of some power trouble did not leave here until 7:35 o'clock arriving at Fort Wayne about 8:30 o’clock. Those who took that car, missed only the first act of the play. The Misses Marie Lillac and Mary Till of Fort Wayne were out-of-town guests at the Schurger dance Tuesday evening, being guests of Miss Mamie Harting. ———— ■ o Attorney J. C. Moran was at Fort Wayne today. Mrs. Henry Schroeder and daughter, Minnie, of St. John’s were shoppers here today Miss Gusta Arnold returned this afternoon from Fort Wayne where she visited with friends. Mrs. Wilbur Urick and sister and brother, Aldine and Albert Blazer, went to Fort Wayne this afternoon. The winter weather at hand while a little late in getting here, gives promise of becoming the real thing before long, and we may have some of the bitter cold yet. There is at least one consolation, however, and that is that it won't last more than a month or two. WANTED—Men to clear 5 acres of land, at once.—Dore B. Erwin. 25tf

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David EL Smith will look over the law-making bodies at Indianapolis this week. He knows many of the members of the legislature, as well as many of the Indianapolis people and will enjoy the two or three days there. /V I t I / M F* ’rnis ’ til. < * 1 it Art 1 LEVA ’:: T .NT is di. p’ /. cd byGiote our pie, c ke etc. They have lerrned to discriminate between g’ od, bad and indiffer, mt. We are abU to please th 1 r n t particular palate, became we bake only the daintiest and use the purest and moat wholesome material?. Jacob Martin

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FOIR SALE—A bed davenport, good CASH SALARY —And liberal cornmisAs new. Oak finish. 'Phone 570, sions to ladies to advertise and in or inquire Mrs. J. o. Sellemeyer. 25t6 troduce our goods. We pay all «- C. C. Schafer Is at Indianapolis this penses; outfits free. Short hotfs week attending the annual convention pleasant work; permanent The L» of hardware dealers. The Schafer amint Co., Lima, Ohio. Saddlery company ig makfcg a dis- WANTED—Position as domestic by play - young lady. Inquire ’phone 2H9.