Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 14 February 1913 — Page 2

DAILYDEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except tounday bv TIE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINQHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier ss.i>o Per Month, by mall *6 cents Per year, by mall *2.50 tingle Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postouico in Decatur, indicia, as SOSOP4 efius mail. At the opening of the Huntington Business Men's club tonight the speaker will be Mr. F. H. Hubbard, of this city, and his subject of course "Sugar Beets.” Huntington county will plant many acres in beets this year, the fanners of that county showing great interest. The effort of Representative Keegan, leader of the labor forces in the Indiana legislature, to kill off the National Guard, did not get very far. The Indiana militia has done valiant service when called to duty and at various time conditions would have been much more serious without the citizen soldiers. Charles Major, author of "When Knighthood Was in Flower,” and other popular stories, is dead at his home at Shelbyville. From an obscure lawyer he suddenly became known as a | gifted writer, his first book becoming one of the popular ones of the age. It was to his best work though that those which followed showed much ability and brought him riches and reputation. The Mexican w'ar becomes fiercer with each day. The streets of the City of Mexico are strewn with dead and • wounded and the end seems only the utter destruction of the once prosper-1 ous and happy nation. The all-impor-1 tant part of the war for Americans is ‘ whether or not the United States will interfer, a very serious question and one that the head of our government should consider carefully. If the United States interferes it means the expenditure of millions of dollars, the loss of many lives and a repetition of the conditions existing with the Philippines. The trouble is that when a nation takes control of the affairs of another country, they can’t let go when they want to. PUBLIC SALE . The undersigned will offer for sale at her residence, comer Tenth and Monroe streets, beginning at 12 o’clock on Saturday. February 15, the followng property: One S4OO Lindeman piano, good as i new; Favorie hard coal stove, size 16; South Ben malleable range, library table, good as new; book case, music rack, sideboard, dining table, dining chairs, oak nnisn, leatner slip seat; 5 rockmg chairs, beds and bedding; dresser, commode, 3 jardiniere stands, 2 brussels carpets, one good as new; 14 rugs, new in *he fall; window i shades and curtah-s, dishes and cook- ] ing utensils, warning machines and tubs, fruits, cider vinegar, potatoes, apples, other articles too numerous to i mention. All sums of $5.00 and under, cash in ; hand; over $5.00, security, with bank- i able note; 4 per cent off for cash. No property removed until settled for. , LILLIAN HARRIS. John Spuhler, Auct. “WESPORT’ the new English collar in the LION BRAND 2 for 25c Lion Shirts SI.OO and $1.50 THE MYERS-DAILEY comN v

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Large Number of Valentine Parties Were Given— Pretty Affairs. I -- I i FOR WHITE SALE I I i U. B. Ladies’ Aid Preparing ■ for Easter Bazaar—EglyDiehl. WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Friday. Christian Ladies’ Aid—Mrs. W. C. McKinney. Needlecraft—Miss Helen Sheets. Social —Baptist Church. Eureka —Mrs. Will Foughty. The First Valentine. It is hidden away with the keepsakes Os summers and winters ago— A love-letter yellow and faded And creased from my little boy-beau. The envelope reads: "To my dearest,” The pages are tattered and torn, The childish handwriting is blotted. But it breathes of life's roseate morn. The little boy-beau he is sleeping Where his regiment laid him to rest, In a uniform buttoned and braided. With a flag and a sword on his breast, , But it is not the dashing young soldier | In saber and sash that I see, i But the little boy-beau with his ring-

lets— He will never grow older to me. I Since a girl of eleven, I found it Slipped into my grammar one day. The years with their rains and their roses Have rapidly glided away. Lovers and hearts they have brought me. Tears and my portion of woe; But never so pure an affection 1 As the love of my little boy-beau. Judge. — Miss Ada Stevens gave a pretty valentie party last evening for a number of young lady friends. The seasonable decorations were arranged harmoniously. Red-hooded electric light bulbs gave a softened rosy light, and festoons of red hearts were draped from the chandeliers to walls and festooned in the archways. Roses and carnations in the predominating colors filled vases. In progressive hearts. Miss Vera Hunsicker carried off the honors, and music was furnished by the Misses Merle Leonard and Vera Hunsicker. The dining room, where the table was lengthened to accommodate the guests for the two-course luncheon served, was equally pretty. The red electric light bulbs cast their glow over a pretty floral centerpiece and at each plate was laid a little red heart, given as a favor. After the luncheon, a large bowl of marshmallows became the center of attraction and the little individual red candles at each plate were lighted for the toasting of the marshmallows. More music and dancing rounded the evening’s pleasure to repletion. Guests were the Misses Vera Hunsicker, Anola Frank, Merle Leonard, Eola Gentis, Lucy McCrory, Gladys Selman, Mae Babcock, Lydia Bieneke, Edna Steele. Miss Agnes Gllltg Issued invitation to the telephone girls to be her guests Wednesday evening, they going to enjoy the delicious refreshments she had prepared, the conversational contest and the marshmallow toast and other Interesting and entertaining features, outlined by her for a pleasant evening. All had a delightful time, as usual. In the conversational contest, Miss Inez Coverdale carried off the . honors, for being the most adept. Mrs. Joe Reynolds delightfully entertained a company of lady friends Thursday afternoon at her home on IEI mstreet The home was tastefully i decorated with valentines and red 1 The ladies had been requestj e to bring their needlework, and they I sewed and chatted till the mall man arrived with quite a bunch of mail The host eßß distributed the mail among the ladies and great w. e the sur pri Se when there proved to be a valentine I for each lady. They were then requested to exchange valentines and ■each write a verse. Then drawing pai per, library paste and her hearts were . passed and each requested to draw a [picture and compose a verse for H i valentine. These were exchanged and read, which caused much merriment. Miss Bereneta Reynolds delighted the , company with several piano selections Assisted by Mrs. B. Winans th® hostess served a tempting two-course luncheon. Those present were Mrs. | Harry Thompson and children, Harry and /Ruby; Mrs. S. A. Moore and son,

John Johnson, Mrs. C. S. You i Spears of Montpelier, M aldington, Mrs. L. W nans, ' ■ Ha Griffith of Salem, Ohio; Mrs Hammond and daugh- ; ter, Reva, o Scottville, Mich. Miss Beret l ls and Miss Violet Young. The I’tt' oterie of Thimble club ladies had another one of their merry, cozy, chatty times over their needle- < work at the home of Mrs. Roy Archbold yesterday afternoon, r The regtiiar quarterly missionary tea of the Christian Woman's Board of Missions was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. D. Artman. Mrs. A. M. Fisher was leader of the study which was on "Missionary Stories and Books." Assisting Mrs. Artman in the tea service were Mrs. Olen Baker, Mrs. James Artman and • Miss Mabel Weldy. The attendance and interest were very good. Fifty attended a very busy session of the P esbyterian Ladies' Aid society at the-home of Mrs. W. H. Lee yesterday afternoon. Very many plans i were considered for the interest of the society, and then realizing that the social side of life should also be considered. they entered Into a thoroughly enjoyable good time. Very delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Lee.-, The United Brethren Ladies’ Aid society had a splendid meeting at the home of Mrs. Thomas Fisher Thursday. Twenty-one lent their presence and aid and the collection was $3.50. Two new members were received in the persons of Mrs. E. B. Lenhart and Mrs. Ross Mallonee. Preparations are underway for a white sale to be held some time near Easter.

A THRILLING PLOT • ■ Is Unfolded in Spectacular Feature Films “The Mills of the Gods.” AT THE CRYSTAL Life of Vengeance Finally Ground Between Its Own Millstones. I 1 The Friday evening feature films, I given by Will parent at the Crystal, . | are all exceptionally good, but none . has yet equalley that to be given to--night—three reels of the thrilling adaptation from the novel by Diilen- . beck, “The Mills of the Gods." This is the tale of a soul that had , no soul, and who, because of a trivial . incident in w’hich he alone was at fault, spent his life in wreaking ven- , geance on others. The villain wasa wealthy and powerful man of Milan. Insulting a young girl, who spurned him, and later mar- , ries the man who protected her, the villain fired by hatred, gives his life over to wrecking theirs. First the young husband is made to lose his work, then they are turned out of their home and the young wife dies through the shock and exposure, leaving an jn--1 tant daughter. The young husband finally becomes rich, but his tenement /houses are burned through the villain’s . influence and he is ruined. j That the mills of the gods grind slow, but exceeding fine is demonstrated in the end, and the villain’s soul is ultimately gristed. The man whom he hired to /burn the houses becomes , crazed with remorse over his crime, and luring the villain to an old hut, shuts him in and sets fire to the shack which is consumed, together with its unfortunate prisoner, the rich but villainous Milan man. The play is re plete with thrilling situations and spectacular scenes. A full hour is required for the running of the three reels. While other cities raise the price to ten cents, Mr. Parent announces the same price—five cents. (Advertisement) K. OF C. NOTICE. Monday, February 17, regular meeting. The lecturer has prepared an other Interesting program for this meeting. You know the good time. You know the good time you missed, if you failed to attend last meeting. This | will be equally as good, so attend. 39t2 G. K. * George Longhenry has taken a posi- > tion at the Schlickman & Bailey res t > taurant. i John Hessler of Fort Wayne efreuL ate.d among old friends here today. ’ L , F ° n Wayne all r ‘ght but 6 sh a ’ s0 v Hkeß t 0 mingle with the old i. friends here now and then r john J they guests of Mrs. David Hughea.XX , ormeily Miss Margaret Colchln.

BOSSE (-PLRA HOUSE UWR. IEH 27 G ne Straton Porter’s GREAT PLAY 111 vol! The Season’s BIGGEST EVENT PRICES 25-50-75-SI.OO 4th & sth row $1.50 Seat Sale Usual Place

RUNYON-ENGELER & CO. midwinter. CLEAN-UP SALE OPENS Saturday, Feb. Isth. On all Odd Lots and Remnants we have decided to close out at prices far below their real value. Give us the opportunity of showing you some Bargains that will save you money. Never before have we placed such slaughtering prices on good dependable merchandise. Note a few of the following quotations: One Lot Ladies’ Suits Retailed from $1 2 to $22.50, C CIO your choice <pC?s2/0 One Lot Ladies’ Coats ranging in price from $lO to (L / Cl Q sl6, your choice One Lot Misses’ Coats retailed from $5 to $8.50, your $ X 4 O choice : * Tv One Lot Ladies’ Skirts, $4 to $5 values, g Cl Q your pick CARPETS, RUGS. ALL FLOOR COVERINGS Will be sold during February at alO per cent, discount. Take advantage of T ACF CURTAIN? s P le ?d ld offer. Good variety to select from. of ° dds "*<* cheap. gc7sVre e diSpOSal ' Remember the ies e Ucel c °“[ ncw lin ?£ f S’”™* Dress Goods, Embroider- ’ Laces, Allovers, Silks, Ginghams and Dress Trimmings of all kinds. See Us for Honest and Fair Treatment • RUNYON, ENGELER & CO.

FOUND—Lady’s gold watch; owner | may have same by calling on Frank Carroll at the Elzey & Carroll barber shop and describing property. 3St3 I Rapid Remedies do their work because they are scientific p , r "? a , rati ' irs — medicines put up bisk filed veterinarians—from purest ingredients. They cure where others fail. Atii-Sltfil—Makttt barren mares and cows nroduea. Obstinate casee yield read I'7 Ihnt lose another .eaeon. . eolLorciit X" ’ I'""’, 1 or yoor money back. Try ir f ou ' h HtendlM—Worth their weight In Bold to every poultryman. Keep them tor handy use-ready when needed. Mu| Rtißtdy—Roup not incurable If you use thia Removes the cause. Guaranteed. Lctiie liiltf—KiHr the lice and mltee* does not \ ■imply drive them away. p ’ r,od - Sf Good Guion Sill Rapid Rnuiu Made Solely By Rapid Ramady Co. Berne, Ind. =£ For Sale by SMITH, YAGER & FALK.

I THE SALE THAT SAVES Y& I 'MONEY I | 2O\OFF F N——' I . I R we wilftke - g room for our make B g advance shipments o f\nri™ k . and '"eluding all Sj g We are not sorting out ?k" g now in our store. Bj H are offering you the host r old sboes but we ® ers that can be ml shoes . from the mak- « Pl to you. All Patent Cmf M ark i e T at a great sav ' n S B H etc. including the best linJ^ 6 ! 3 ’ ‘ l ns ’ Velvet calf fe « found in the ckv 7 0 S os work shoes to be | ® J & 2* 1,,e mone y saving price. r j V E S Y C & HACKMAN - $ im COURT n Ouse . V

SMOKE THIS “WHITE STAG” extra mild It will only set you back a nickel niK its worth a good deal more. FOP SALE BY ALL DEALERS ————»«•<■