Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 32, Decatur, Adams County, 6 February 1913 — Page 2

AILYDIMOCIA3 l*Wd ■'<*»>♦« liwify tmiia/ Mr M MCATU& leMKIAT C«£rtß7 LEW «. ELLINAHAM JOHN H. HSLLBfI fiuheoripttoa Rates *’fci Week. Uy carrier 19 ceuts ••■tw Year, by carrier fie.o9 Aw Month, by mall S& costa W roar, by mall $3.59 i WE-Slv Copies 3 cent* Advertising ratos made known ou application. Entered at the poawrfCt* la Decatur, IndUaa. m oewad cla*« uaalS. Beath Is Nigh copr-frußn ttcok page one fjords could learn to say ‘tiello” in- ■ three lessons, but when it became n*c-1 essary to say "good afternoon" it was mere difficult In fact, the telephone has been adopt- i ed in many instances as the means of I fulfilling social obligations. Short' calls, instead of being made in coupe! or iimousine, are made over the telephone, and if the matron of the house is out, the caller leaves her telephone number with the maid in lieu of a calling card. METZ “22" ROADSTER. — Four-cylinder. water-cooled, 33horse power motor, with self-contained oiling system, torpedo semi-enclosed body, center control, standard equipment throughout, including Bosh magneto, extension top and slip cover, windshield, gas lamps and gas generator, dash lamps, tail light, horn and tools. Complete for $495.00. The best car for the least money, guarantied to climb any hill as fast as any other stock car made. Speed, five to fifty miles per hour on the high gear. This car can be seen at my factory. North Third street. PETER KIRSCH, AGENT. AGED BERNE LADY DEAD. Mrs. Verena Lehman, aged nearly eighty-five, is dead at the home of her son, J. F. Lehman, at Berne. The funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o’clock at the Mennontte church. DEMOCRAT WANT ADS PAY BIG.

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BOIMGS IN SOCIETY Mrs. Celestine Bernheim Gives Excellent Address on Her Work. I I .IN GHETTO DISTRICT i II Shakespeare Club Studied Norwegian Music—Holland Next. Thursday. Baptist Aid—Mrs. T. W. Watts. Westminister Guild—lreta and Mary ( Erwin. Evangelical Aid—Mrs. E. B. Kern. Needles and Nods —Mrs. Frank Carroll. Eureka —Leah Hammond. Euterpean—Bertha Heller. Ruth Circle—Jessie Magley. Bachelor Maids- —Bess Tonneler. Friday. W. O. T. U.—Mrs. John Niblick Friday Night Club —Mrs L. A. Graham. Orient—Mrs. D. B. Erwin. Be plain....and homely in thy drift; Riddling confession finds but riddling shrift —Roceo and Juliet. Seventy-one years ago today was born Sir Henry Irving, the noted English actor, who died in 1905. His original name was John Henry Brodcribb. The happy two weeks’ exchange of visits was concluded Wednesday evening, when Mrs. E. J. Wisehaupt left for Fort Wayne, thence to her home in Grand Rapids, Mich. Mrs F. C. Harbaugh, who has been a guest of Mrs. J. D. Wisehaupt for several days, left for her home at Bluffton. Prior to their coming here Mrs. J. D Wisehaupt of this city had visited with them at the Harbaugh home at Bluffton. While here the out-of-town ladies were guests of honor at a number of dinners, given by Mrs Ellas Crist, Mrs. Wisehaupt and others, all forming a circle that was most delightful. Notation is made in the minutes of the supreme court in Indianapolis of the filing of the appellants’ brief in

the case of Will Ward vs The State of Indiana, on appeal from the Adams circuit court. This is the Vaae in which Ward was found guilty of conspiracy to commit grand larceny and given from two to fourteen years In state's prison. His case on the supreme court docket is number 22,308. The members of the Ruth Circle are requested to meet this evening at the home of Miss Jessie Magley, when the work of the society will be taken up. The Young Matrons’ club is anticipating a good time next Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Adel Neptune. In the regular course of events in the study of Norwegian history by the Shakespeare club, came a consideration of Norwegian musicians Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs H. R. Moltz. Mrs. Emma Daniels was leader, her paper being on the literature and music of Norway. Next week the ten weeks' study of Holland will be taken up at the home of Mrs. P. G. Hooper, when Mrs. C. C. Schafer will be leader. The annual opening of the mite ‘ boxeo of the Woman’s Home Missionary society of the Methodist church I was the occasion of a large gathering of Interested workers at the church Wednesday evening. At this time all! i but twenty of the seventy mite boxes out were returned, and the contentsl taken out to be sent on their annual mission of bringing good cheer to the needy and poor in gospel knowledge. The boxes opened Wednesday evening brought in $45.96, while the plate offering was $11.67. Mrs. W. J. Myers and Mrs. T. W Holsapple, mite box secretaries, report that about twenty boxes are still out and the amount will be much larger. This is used In keeping up the mission' schools and other home missionary 1 work. In the absence of Mrs. Emma Daniels, Mrs. P. Q. Hooper conducted the devotional, Mrs. Tritch leading In prayer. The star address of the evening was given by Mrs. Celestine Bernheim. of Chicago, a converted Jewess Mrs. Bernheim was converted to Christianity five years ago through a study and through reading of the Bible, and since has devoted her life to the cause of spreading the truth among the people of her nation. Her husband, who was converted a month after herself, and who was baptized the same time that she was, has become a local minister. For three years she has done volunteer work at Marcy Center, in Chicago. Her labor has been principally among the Ghetto district of Chicago, where within the bounds of a square mile are 75,000 Jews, in the entire city of Chicago are 250,000 and comparatively” little Is being done to spread Christianity among them. In her talk she emphasised the need of “greater love" for them. Mrs. Bernheim Is a national field secretary of the Methodist Woman's Home Missionary society. After her excellent address, so full of practical points, Mrs Arthur Ford sang "A Little Bit of Love." The ladies' trio, comprising Mesdames Thomas, Rice and Waiters, also sang ho the appreciation of all. In the so>«lsi period, Meedames D. W Beery, ( C. D. Lewton and P. B. Thomas, were assisted by the Misses Lillian Rice and Florence Myers in serving peach and wafers.

| Herry Meschberger of Lino Grove and Glenna Bierie of Berne were here 'to attend "The Third Degree” and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Hoffman. 9 Mrs. James Bell has returned to Peterson after a two days' visit with her nieces, the Misses Mary and Amelia Niblick. R. L. Collins, manager of the Morris store, is in line for the third rank tonight by the Knights of Pythias. Several other applications will be considered and important business on tap makes it imperative for all members to be there. AFTER POLICE DEPARTMENT. New York, Feb. 6—(Special to Daily . Democrat.)- With the confession of Police Captain Thomas Walch in his ( hands, District Attorney Whitman is preparing to follow the trial of the vice-protecting graft. It is expected that indictment will be made against >o»«ibly three inspectors and one filgh l eivilian official. Not in years has the police department been so shaken up. NIW» FROM COURT HOUSE. At a shor eession thia morning, the . county commissioners adopted specifications for a typewriter for the auditors'g office and a motor and attach- ' ments for the court house. Bids for same will be received up to 10 o'clock .of the morning of March 4th. Real estate transfers: E. Burt Len-

hart, guardian, tn Adam J. Swifth, realty tn Rowt tp., $3667.50; John W. McCray to Lewis Kirtly, 139.39 acres. Wabash tp., $12,600; M V. B. Arch bold and wife to Wm. Zimmerman, pt. lots 194. 193, Decatur, S2IOO. Andrew Welfley, county recorder, who has been ill, was able to be at his office this morning for the first time since last Friday afternoon. He is much improved. A. 11. Scllemeyer, guardian of Florence L. McLain, Daniel Small, et a!., upon petition, was authorized to sell ward's interest in land at private sale without notice for cash, for not less than appraisement. Daniel Erwin and Mathias Kirsch were appointed appraisers. Inventory and appraisement and approved bond filed. 4 The partition suit trial of Lillie Caret al. vs. Nancy Mills et al. was continued until Monday morning, February 10th. The evidence was begun yesterday before Special Judge C. J. Lutz. Vernon G. Shifferly vs. John Wolf et al., on note. Summons was ordered I for Wolf, returnable February 17th. Charles Wiegman, a well known farmer of near Friedhaim, a native of Germany, was admitted to full sitixeushlp as an American today by Judge' Merryman. Mr. Wiegman was pres- 1 lent Wednesday when P. W. Blazer of! Chicago, the United States naturalizatlon examiner was here, but Mr. Wiegman'a two witnesses were not! here then, and it was necessary to postpone the final hearing until today. Mr. Wiegman was born In Germany. His first naturalization papers were j taken out In Fort Wayne, in 1874 A license was Issued at noon to Lea ter F. Davis, farmer, born November■ 15, 1892, eon of John P. Davis, to wed I Lulu May Nelson, born November l.| 1893, daughter of Samuel Nelson. Ths groom, who is no» of age. filed the written consent of his father. -a Farmers Institute »s«asws wwea Fwee I) Song—Decatur Male Quartet "The Country Boy and GlrT—Jamsa Kilns. Song—Decatur Male Quartet Address — •Scientific Farmers" — Prof. E. E. Rice. Song—Decatur High School Glee Club. "Attractiveness of the Farm Homo, and Social Life oe the Farm"—L, W. Oviatt Song—Decatur High School Glee Club. Friday Morning—9:3o. Song. Invocation—Rev. R. L. Semaus, pastor First M E. Church, Decatur. , Song. “Household Management" — Mrs Leonard. Questions. Stock Feeding and Comparative Value of Feeds"— L. W. Oviatt I Questions. Report of Committees. Miscellaneous Business Friday—l:9o p. a*. "Home Problems from a New Standpoint"—Mrs. I Conard Bisenssion— lnstitute “Preparation of the Soil and Con•ervaticn of Soil Fertility"—L. W Oviatt - - - PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer at public sale on the farm of William Llnnemeler, 5 miles northwest of Decatur, and 2 miles northeast of Preble, on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1913, beginning at 10 o clock a. m., the following property. Three Head of Horses: Bay horse, 6 years old, weighing about 1,750 lbs.; bay horse, 4 years, old, weighing 1600 lbs.; grey horse 2 yrs. old. Twelve Head pf Cattle: Seven milch cows, 3 two-year-old heifers, 2 yearling calves. Hogs and Chickens: Two brood sows, will farrow a out middle of March; about 75 chickens. Farming implements: Buckeye biadjer, Thomas hay tedder, Osborn mow- • er, R6ck Island hay loader, riding cultivator, 2 walking cultivators, double I shovel plow, Cassidy riding breaking plow, Oliver breaking plow. Black Hawk corn planter, Columbia’ disc grain drill, disc harrow, spring-ttoth harrow and spike tooth harrow, platform scales, fanning mill, Studebaker farm wagon, handy farm truck waggon, low steel wheel wagon. Great Western manure spreader, road wagon, 3 sets farm harness, set buggy harness, bob-sled, about 12 tons hay. about 30 bu. seed oats, some seed corn, land roller, some sugar beet tools, tank heater, grindstone and other articles too numerous to mention. All sums of $5 and under cash tn hand; over $5 a credit of 9 months will be given, purchaser giving approved security. 4 per cent off 'or cash. WM LINNEMEIER. John SpuhJer, AueL Fred Jaebker, Clerk.

[the morris co. 5 FioTstorel I ""special SALE SATURDAY AT 2P. M. I s On white stone slop jars and fancy art tankards, onlv ’ | one to each customer. 10 Cents ’ " ♦ t. DRY GOODS GRANITE WARE Night lamps, se ~~- | Ladies neckwear 10c 4, 5 and 6 qt. pudding lamps and wall lamps n fc Fancy embroidered doy- , P a f 8 . * ‘ • 19° P r^ces from .24 to fl V lies each . . 10c " * sh basin 9 •• • • No i ftnH 9 41098 cg A Mem. 25c silk and H M en « J 0 ? 1 hose F r ’ j 10 ' » qt'dlshpans' ‘ ’‘‘“lOc Nest e W d °z- • • lOe g Fine Swiss embroider}- Cr Lm ladles .. . . 10c No 2 cold blast Ur- ■ _ P er yd* '‘ • 40c 4 qt. p rer kettles . . 10c ternq g Fancy slumber slippers 10c 2 qt. buckets .... 10c 380 = Turkish baby bibs . . 10c Childs chamber ... 10c handles I Vakntints in comics, |||E MORRIS CO fr«h aid I booklets etc. 1c to 48c clean »»r lb - mr > I 5 4N# 10c STOR-i OF P ' ICc ! Valentine comics birth- QUALITY, PEICE Salted ptanits lb. 10c I day postcards 1c 6at 5c SERVICE Chocolates 1-2 lb. - !0c ■— Bg——EZi

V.AST BUFFALO. .— - ■ East Buffalo, N. Y„ Feb. 6—(Special to Dally Democrat) —Receipts, 2,400; shipments. 380; official to New York yesterday, 1,510; hogs closing weak. Heavy, $8.00018.10; medium, $8.20 18.35; pigs and Yorkers, $8.25©58.30; roughs, $7.35017.30; stags, $5.50@ $8.50; sheep, 3,400; steady; top lambs, $9 40; eattle, 50; steady W farm Fua BENT—urea in 81 Mary's towashl*. with good buildings. For terms Inquiis Clyde Rice, mall carrier. 37 US* “ We have sold more wits and overcoats than ever, because we give real bargains at our sale. Tee-le, Brandy- , berry & Peterson.

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<?' —' ■■=■==■ —T(1 I £’‘hiS , J' rd * T . ,« Good Broom. 16 os bottle proxyde lOe W.rth 30 cent, our priee 19c 4Bbk Children Dreeses Large shipment just came 11 a ‘* note the •• prices 't C i C<JirV Site 2 io 6 worth 34c our )mSy price IF* ! Sises 2to 6 worth 75« our M . NOVELTIES price 50c New lace collars have you saw them’| Sizes 6to 14 worth 75c our Prices at 10 and 25c I * # y price 50c New conabs a fine back comb with - ■ 1 Sizes 6to 14 worth’sl 25 roscs brilliants for only 50c our price 98c* ’ 1.000 new bar pins don’t pay 19c for , them when 10c will buy the same article m New Spring Goods Are Coming In ! I Just arrived the swellest line of curtain goods ever shown in the city all new pat- > prns b e sure and see this before buying 10 and 25c per yd. . c f.mi r ’ s and Laces Enamelware Bargains 1 ? r Si ns ' v rns received new’this 14 qt dish pans only 35c weel Ul H prices fmm 5c to 75c yard 12 qt pres kettles 25c [1 c ‘. J ’rjjgs K&lj Enamel dish pans for 10 cents u ? mg styles are here oOc to $3.50 10c hair nets any day for only 5c Rd nb i u>t^ L j 10c bar of soap 5c Sir-’ M i; ’ Ue^k( in hlt i e pe^y 25c 3 large >c cai.es of soap for 10c, pins 1c I Box paper very special at 10<$' 5 * Hosier forth. whole family lOe Ronn,nL W Tkn Children panta wai.t 10c peis -o and 50c Dustcaps and aprons 10c I ! 6 ea - t forget our big shipment of garden seeds are on the way I q . a arrive soon the game oid price will be charged le per package T >=■===== —< || STEELE AND WEAVER j H THE s r ORE THAT SELLS THE GOODS M

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