Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 86, Decatur, Adams County, 10 April 1913 — Page 2

DAILYDEMOCRAT Fubl lebed tvery Evening, Except Sunday by TIE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW 0. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rate* Per Week, by carrier, 10 centa Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mall <5 centa Per year, by mall $2.50 Single-Copies > cents • Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the posto'ticu in Decatur, (ndUxa, as second uail. The message read by President Wilson to congress Tuesday, unlike many of its predecessors, will be read by the people. Mr. Wilson found it possible to say in less than fifteen hundred words all that was necessary to say. The argument for tariff reform is clearly and convincingly put. The work on which congress has now entered is part of that larger work of freeing the country from monopoly. Here, as the president sees them, are the principal evils to be remedied: We have seen tariff legislation wander very far afield in our day —very far indeed from the field in which our prosperity might have had a normal growth and stimulation. No one who looks the facts squarely in the face, or knows anything that lies beneath the surface of action, can fail to perceive the principles upon which recent tariff legislation has been based. We long ago passed beyond the modest notion of ‘‘protecting" the industries of the country, and moved boldly forward to the idea that they were entitled to the direct patronage of the government. For a long time —a time so long that the men now active in public policy can hardly remember the conditions that preceded it —we have sought in I our tariff schedules to give each group of manufacturers or produc'ers what they themselves thought that they needed in order to maintain a practically exclusive market as against the rest of the world. That is the situation with which the democratic administration and congress now’ have to deal. The fundamental question is whether the protected interests shall continue to write our tariffs, or whether they shall be framed by the people through their chosen representatives.—lndianapolis News. • Let’s get at it. The time is here when we should do something besides quarrel if we would be prosperous and happy the next year. There is to be much public work, some building and ' improvements and a little ginger just j now would make the old town the best on the map, and you owe it to yourself and the community to furnish your share of the ginger. TO PAPER CUSTOMERS. All papers for which bills are not paid by the 15th of each month will be suspended until settled for. ELGIN KING, | 85t3 City News Stand.

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DOINGS IN SOCIETY WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Thursday. Westminster Guild — Presbyterian Church. U. B. Aid—Mrs. A. C. Ball. Helping Hand —German Reformed Church. Presbyterian Aid—Church Parlors. Bachelor Maids—Emma Terveer. Methodist Missionary—Mrs. P. G. Hooper. Friday. Zion's Lutheran Aid — Parocial , School. x ' He who has lost his God —is indeed as if God were not. Surely it is worse than having no God, to kneel down and say, , "Our Father Who are in Heaven," and then go forth fretting and fearing, as if He never knew or cared. It is worse than being an ori phan, to have a Falser and yet , 1 forget His love. ,1 How perplexed the angels must be at the sight of the fretting child of a Heavenly Father!"'‘‘Has he not a Father?” asks one, in annreement. ‘‘Does not his Father love him?” says another. “Does not his Father know all about Him?” says a third. “Is not Iris Father great and rich ’’ asks a fourth. “Has not his Father given us charge concerning him?” ■ay they all. “How then can he fret?" If there be one grain of truth in our belief that , there is a living God Who holds us utterably dear, Who is seeking in all things and through all things ever to lead us to the highest, the fullest, to the best, what room is there for us to fret or fear? —Mark Guy Pearse. The Lutheran Young People will have a business meeting this evening at the Zion Lutheran parochial school house. The attention of all is called to this. Mrs. C. J. Weaver left yesterday afternoon for Fort Wayne where she | will visit until Friday morning with . her daughter, Mrs. Sadie Cowley. She | will then go to to attend the I commencement exercises of the high school, Friday evening as the guest of the Rev. J. M. Dawson family. Miss Mildred Dawson is one of the graduates. Mrs. Ernest Roth was entertained during the day at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles at Monmouth. * -, A few guests brought their needlework and united with the Young Matrons’ club in spending a pleasant aft-o-nOOT, with Mrs. George Flanders, the : affair being one of the unusually pleasing events of this club. The cozy, thrifty life of the HolTnndpr,, has furnished a rich study for the Shakespeare club, but of more than the usual delight was that covering the Twitch gardens studied Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. |E. Fl Rice. To Mrs. D. G. M Trout | was delegated the leadership and her paper told a very Interesting story "On a Dutch Bulb Farm,” and was thereafter well discussed. Roll call answers related to flowers, trees or gardens and a reading, Longfellow’s "A Dutch Picture,” was very good More business was taken up relating to the closoing social sesslono and an niversary celebration of April 23, but , another business meeting will be held | this week to tiring the plans to a defl|n!te head. The sewing circle of the Orient club

welcomed two guests, Mrs. Bart France and Miss Mull of Monroeville, when Mrs. Hugh Hite entertained Wednesday afternoon. A little geographical contest proved an agreeable recreation after the sewing was laid aside, and Mrs. Oscar Lankenau won the first honors. Mrs. Bert Mangold has invited the club to come to her home in two weeks. Miss Mull is the house guest of her cousin, Mrs. I. A. Kalver. The Zion Lutheran Ladies' Aid society will meet Friday afternoon at the school house for work. According to a new ruling, lunches have been barred out, and none will be served hereafter. The Pythian Sisters announce a 6 o’clock picnic dinner at the K. of P. Home. All members and their families are requested to come and bring baskets of eatables. An entertainment committee has been appointed an a good time is assured. The Westminster Guild will meet at the church parlors this evening instead of with Miss Gladys Myers. All should come promptly at 7:30 o’clock or pay a fine, according to the new ruling. The beautiful new home of Mr. and Mrs. John Christen on North Second street was thrown open Wednesday evening to Lutheran Aid society ladies, when they entertained their husbands. On account of the rain, the attendance was not so large, but those who braved the weather had a most delightful time. The entertainment committee comprising Mrs. E. S. Christen, Mrs. Henry Bauman and Mrs. Sherman Kunkel, had arranged a most delightful series of contests. In a picture making contest, Mrs.' John Houk and Mrs. C. D. Kunkel won the prizes. In a contest in which balls werethrown through a hoop, and for which the men were matched against the women on sides, the men proved the most proficient. A memory contest was also Interesting. Twenty things were brought in on a tray which was then removed and the list written from memory. Mrs. Minnie Lewton and Ferd Peoples remembered the greatest number. A race with bean sacks was also amusing. The refreshment committee, including Mrs. Charles Johnson, Mrs. Minnie Lewton and. Mrs. John Houk, provided a very tempting repast in two courses, including fruit salad, ham sandwiches, pickles, coffee, ‘brick ice cream, cake and candies. Those present were Mrs. Minnie Lewton, Messrs, and Mesdames Charles Johnson, E. S. John Magley, C. D. Kunkel, Sherman Kunkel, Henry Bauman, John Houk, D. F. Leonard, Ferd Peoples, John Christen. ' —» o SHOW BIG INCREASE. Postoffice Increases $1,413.45 —Salary Increase in Line. Postmaster W A. Lower has completed the annual recapitulation of the business of the local postoffice, showing an increase of $1,413.45 over the preceding year. Tme total business for the year which ended March 31, was $16,125.08. If the postmaster general finds these figures correct, the local postmaster will be entitled to an increase of SIOO in his annual salary. The business for last year was $14,711.63, which lacked only a little of the required amount for the SIOO increase. The business by quarters for the two years just passed is as follows : April 1, 1912, to April 1, 1913. First quarter . $3360.24 Second quarter 4100.92 Third quarter 4218.93 Fourth Quarter 4444.99 April 1, 1911, to April 1. 1912. Total $16125.08 First quarter Second quarter .... 3035.29 Third quarter 3776.44 Fourth quarter 4676.06 Total <%.... $14711.63 o NOTICE TO BIDDERS. •—7“ Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will, up to 1 o'clock on Saturday, April 12, 1913, receive bids for the construction of 37,000 square feet of cement sidewalk, to be built in the city of Decatur, Ind. Blds will be received either with bidder to furnish material or same to be furnished by undersigned. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check in the sum of $50.00, as a showing of good faith that contract will be entered into if awarded. Specifications may be seen at the office of the city engineer in the Stone block. Blds not to include excavation under said walks. E. WOODS Tit GIB., WANTED—For general housework. Only two in family.—J;. H. Stone, 215 No. Second St. B«‘3

WILL REPEAT LECTURE. Dr. Roy Archbold to Speak to Methodist Brotherhood Friday. Attention of the men of the city is called to the lectGre to be given Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the Methodist church by Dr. Roy Archbold, under the auspices of the Methodist Brotherhood. This lecture will be ujjon the hygiene of the teeth /and will be illustrated with fine stereopticon views. This lecture was given Wednesday morning before the high school and is a very valuable one. There will also be music. Every man in the city is invited to come. GRADUATES HAVE SQUABBLE. Some Geneva Students Wil! Wear Cap and Gown, Others Won't. Geneva, Ind., April 10—On April 25 the largest class ever graduated from the school at this place will be graduated. The class is composed of sixteen, twelve boys and four girls. Eleven members of the class have declared their intention of graduating in cap and gown and have ordered the necessary articles of apparel, the other five members of the class declare that they will wear the garments that are commonly worn at functions of this sort. K. OF P. TO INITIATE. Two Candidate Will Receive the First Degree. The first rank will be conferred upon two candidates by the Knights of Pythias this evening, they being Ben Shirk and Irvin Von Gunten. The local lodge has also been invited to attend the Willshire lodge's festivities next Tuesday evening, when the second rank will be given three candidates. The invitation will be presented to the local order this evening and its acceptance will be considered. -fr- , MEDICAL SOCIETY TO MEET. Announcement is made that the Adams County Medical association will hold its April meeting Friday evening of this week at the office of Dr. W. E. Smith. Wednesday Evening, April 9. Decatur Chapter, No. 112, R. A. M., called convocation, Mark Master’s degree. Friday Evening, April 11. Decatur Chapter, No. 127, O. E. S., regular stated meeting. 4 )eniGcrat Want Ads Pa»\ FIRST I NATIONAL BANK will have a third shipment of \ | NEW NitKELS | Wednesday April, 9,1913 o e J ■ A CLEANLY MADE and highxclass profusion of bake stuffs you will always find at our store. Our delicious breads, rolls, biscuits, ornamental and layer cakes, pies, fruits and candies are rich and tempting and should be tried to be appreciated. Don’t worry with baking when you can get better at less money at Jacob Martin

THE RAIN COAT SEASON "If you invest in a rain coat, you will sure get your moneys worth this spring. We have them in all grades and at prices that will please you. You need a coat that will protect you from the spring weather and a ram coat does it, Come in and try one on. YOUR SPRING SUIT A Royal tailored suit, made up just to your order is bound to be the right thing and our lines of ready made are un» excelled by any store in the country. We would be pleased to talk this clothes question over with you. VANCE AND HITE

1913—HORSE SEASON—I9I3. Eban, Belgian, No. 47014, American No. 3486, a beautiful bay, weighs 2400, sired by Major d’ Onkerzeeze, 10854, dam, Delta, 20539. Took first in class and sweepstakes on get at Van Wert' county fair in 1910. Neron, Percheron, No. 68346. American No. 57210, an elegant black, with white star in forehead, weighs 2100, sired by Cassimer, 44206, dam Parlette, 45903. Took first in class and sweepstakes at Van Wert fair in 19101911, and at Great Northern fair in 1911. These horses are extraordinary movers, stand 18% hands high, have good backs, joins are clean, and of good shape, well boned and are of the best stock ofl Europe. Will make season of 1913: Mondays and Tuesdays at home of keeper, two miles north and a mile west of Wren; 'Wednesdays and Thursdays at Thomas F. German’s, one mile west of Hoffman sawmill and Friday and Saturdays at Wren. Terms: —$15.00 to insure colt to stand and suck. Care will be taken to prevent accideals, but will not be responsible if any occur. FARMERS’ HORSE CO., Wren, Ohio. W. W. Stewart, Keeper, apr-9-ju-lw FOR SALE OR RENT—House on No. 10th St., Inquire at 227 North First street. S3t6 DR. C. R. WEAVER OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Office above Bowers Realty Company. Phone 314 Hours by appointment Answer calls in City or Country.

Fwiwx. STEEL 4 WEAVER’S I . 5 & iQc s to rc . Speaal2s “ nts D SPECIAL Brooms 10c each only 10c each • 35c of'lOc 0 Dort'miss tv" eai i h customer a broom WGr,h saving in price. ‘ lss thls “>« and B*‘ what is wanted at big •5 days Sale on Sulkies Enamelware New line at the lowest prices. 98c $1 48 PanTl^TwlAo 31 T in ' ar ? e d ‘u *1.98 and $2.48 W qt kettles, coffee pots etc. sale More express wagons at the last weeks in Ilats ’ Fiowers . Frames & etc bargain prices 50c to $1.48 • 1 Uc U P to what you want to pay for Curt ?ho kr™nn rs <• qq fl Hosiery ’ ribbons chamoi skins, towels the large one at 98c flouncmgs waists dust caps, pillow tops i Step ladders 6 feet ladder 59c ‘ Les center pieces and thousands of « , . v other things 10c each CANDY AND SALTED PEANUTS I Steele and Weaver II __ C Store That S«n a the Goods H

GOOD 7 room house on High street, hard and soft water and artifical gas, a Bargain if taken soon. Good 7 room house on West Monroe st. Plenty of fruit, hard and soft water and electric lights A bargain don’t miss it. Northern Indiana Peal Estate Agency Dr. C. V, Connell VETERINARIAN Phono 9® ce 1 ilUllt/ Residence 102

FIRE AND FLOOD The GREAT FLOOD that destroyedjDAYTON Will be shown here in Graphic and Realistic Views in connection with our Regular Program AT THE REX THEATRE I TO-NIGHT The Little Mother of Black Pine Trail” “The Angelas” “Sunny Smith”, a sunny Victor Comedy. lOc To Ail

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