Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 114, Decatur, Adams County, 13 May 1913 — Page 2

dailydemocrat Publlahwd Evgry ~ Sven I ng, Eko*?' Sunday by TIE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rate* Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Ter Tear, by carrier 05.00 Per Month, by mall c«.K cents Per year, by iflngie Copies 3 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the poetoftlca In Decatur, Indiana, as second class mall. Remember that when it comes to the selection of city officials, the ono big qualification is ability. This combined with patriotism, love for the home town and determination to make a record should be the ingredients iu any candidate for any of the offices. Let's be wise. Decatur may have a new ten-cent' theater. A movement was started today toward that end. Such places of amusement have become popular over the entire country, and properly located and conducted it will pay and will I help the city. Plans may be announc-I ed in a few days for the men behind this movement are not bluffing. They do things.

The cleaning up is going on, but it is individual. The community has not yet stirred itself to look after the general cleaning that every city needs at this time of year. The streets and the alleys, the places which breed flies and which give a disagreeable appearance to the eye of the passing stranger. These are the places where work should be done right now. Are you boosting the Bremen’s convention? A crowd of men, citizens of Decatur, have given their word that they will do this job as it should be done, better than did Fort Wayne. Winchester, Dunkirk and the other cities which have had the honor. They are doing everything they can to make good that promise, but they need your aid. Help whenever and wherever you can.

Vice President Marshal has written a letter which may have some affect on the mayorality fight at Indianapolis. He stands for clean men and against bosses and bossism. In the mean- 1 time the fight goes merrily on in the capital city. The News is fighting Bell of the democrats and Bookwaiter of the republicans, and it’s hard to figure just whom they do favor in this fight. That fact may develop later. When the Payne-Aldrich bill was under consideration. Senator Penrose didn’t want public hearings by the senate committee on finance, but now that the Underwood bill is to be considered he insists on such hearings. But don’t get the Impression that the gentleman—that's the usual form--frorn Pennsylvania has changed his mind. He is merely advocating a dis- 1 ferent method of attaining the same end as far as practicable.—lndianapolis News. y-—w—— What has become of the effort to build a boys’ and girls’ home, gymnasium or W. Y. C. A. in Decatur? We need it badly and it seems the time is right for such a movement. We should be doing something. What | better than an institution? If it takes i all summer to secure the funds, and ATTRACTION The new classy shirt for summer wear-plain negligee with laundered cuffs--a dandy. SI.OO THE 'MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

it won’t It would be an actual step forward, one that would live for years. Let's go after it. If some association will tajc© bold of the movement, it will go, and they will receive the everlasting thanks of the community. There is now before congress an enabling act which will clear the way for the direct election of senators In those states—lndiana among them — which have not yet provided the local machinery for carrying out the provisions of the new constitutional amendment. It provides for the nomination of candidates for senators precisely as the candidates for governor are nominated, the nominees’ names then being placed on the tickets and voted for as are the candidates for governor. The passage of this or a similar ! law by congress is expected to obviate the necessity for calling extra sessions of the state legislatures to supj plement state election laws. —Fort I Wayne Sentinel. DOINGS IN SOCIETY WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Thursday. Y. P. A. —Miss Allie Burrell at Cramer Home. German Reformed C. E. —Lulu Gerber. Thimble Club —Mrs. Earl Coverdale. Wednesday. German Reformed Aid —Mrs. Dan Weidler. Thursday. Baptist Aid—Mrs. Beach. Do Your Best Class—Mrs. John Hill.

1 The "Do Your Best” class of the • United Brethren church will meet ; Thursday evening with the teacher, , Mrs. John Hill. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Henrv ; Heuer, prominent residents of Root township all gathered home Sunday ' to do honor to their parents, on the t day of Mr. Heuer's sixty-ninth birthday anniversary, and to spend te day |in rejoicing and merry-making. Be- •' sides the children at home, there were Mr. and Mrs. Herman Heuer and I son, Harry, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred J Heuer of this city; Gus Christianer, who makes his home there, and a | brother, Martin Christianer, of Lincoln, Neb., who lately returned home Pom California. The home of Mr. and Mrs. George Weber, three miles west of Decatur, was the scene of a splendid surprise | Sunday, May 11, for Mrs. George Weber's forty-ninth birthday anniversary. The long tables were dainty and pretty with their floral decorations in the midst of which were set the pretty cakes and the other good things that made up a sumptuous repast. A social goodtime was spent and many good i wishes for many birthdays yet to come (were given. Guests were Mrs. Augusita Wolpert, the Misses Bertha and Matilda Wolpert, Katie Stolzworth, So- | phia Engelking and Mr. Otto Wolpert from Fort Wayne; Miss Alma Weber, Decatur, Mr. Edward Kurt, Mr. and Mrs, William Weber and children, Wilma, Clarence, Martha and Robert, and Mr. Clarence Linker, from Magley.

Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Walters entertained their brother-in-law, Jerome Carter, his daughter, Mrs. Lavina Madison, of W'lllshire, Ohio, and his son, Samuel Carter of North Dakota at dlnhef yesterday. Till? is the first time in forty years that Mrs. Walters had seen her nephew. He is now about forty-three years of age. His mother, Mrs. Walters’ sister, died when the son was about three years old and she had not seen him since that time. The reunion wasa very pleasant one. Mr. Carter was born and reared in this I part of the country, but has spent some time in North Dakota.

At the Ruth Circle meeting last evening at the home of Miss Esther Enos, it wav decided to hold a lawn social Thursday, June 5, at the home of Miss Glennys Mangold, on First street. Reports of the apron sale, bazaar and show, given recently were heard, and during the social hour, Mrs. and daughter, Esther, served delicious refreshments. About fifteen were present. The raising of a big bam Saturday, May 10, which is being erected on the i George Crist farm by the Crumb Bros, was made the occasion of a big celebration when about sixty-five took dinner at the farm. The following were guests: Mr. and Mrs. John Lenhart, Mr. and Mrs. Elias Crist of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. Frenk Brelner, Mr. and Mrs. John Floyd, Mrs. J. P. Crist, Mr. and Mrs. Will Shoaf and son, Rev. Sager and family of Craigvllle; Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnston and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Arnold and family, Mr. and Mrs. J no. Crist and family of Mon

roe; Mr. and Mrs. Christ Amacker, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brown and son, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fugate and family. The very Interesting study of the Mexican trouble was pursued last evening by the Trt-Kappas at the home of Mrs. Oscar Hoffman with Mrs. J. J. Helm leader. When the study period was over, refreshments In one course were provided. The study periods will end in June and while the meetings will continue every two weeks during the summer, they will be purely social gatherings. The engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Glenna Dollins, daughter of John W. and Mary Tate Dollins, to Mr. Chelsea Ashcraft, both of Portland, was announced at a pretty party given for the bride's friends at the home of Mrs. J. A. Long in Portland. The wedding will be June 19 and they will live at Rockport. The Baptist Ladies' Aid society wUI meet with Mrs. Beach Thursday afternoon, at her home on Third street. Miss Ireta Erwin will not entertain the Presbyterian Christian Endeavorers as at first announced. Mrs. Otto Hoile and son, Truman, of Union township are guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Schamerlob, of West Monroe street. Today was the 56th birth anniversary of Mrs. John Wisehaupt and the day was the occasion of a little festival happy though rather quiet, as Mrs. Wisehaupt was brought home only last Tuesday from Bluffton, where she underwent an operation. Her daughter, Mrs. John Reynolds, of Tocsin, and her sister, Mrs. Elias Crist, and son, Homer Knodle were guests at a dinner given today noon. Mrs. Wisehaupt's son Howard, did the honors of the day and served as chef, preparing the dinner and serving it to perfection. The menu even included one of those delicious butter-scotch pies, that must be made “just so,” but he made it to perfection, the dainty fairly melting in the mouth. Mr. and Mrs. John Kuhn of Chattanooga, Ohio, are spending the day with their sister, Mrs. Julia Colchin, and family. Mrs. James Bain left this morning for Summitville, where she will attend a district convention of Pythian Sisters as a guest. The district in which Decatur is will have its convention at Huntington June 6th. Miss Ruby Miller entertained the Entre Nous club girls Monday evening, together with Mr. and Mrs. Herb. I-echot. Miss Lilah Lachot and Miss Agnes Gillig. After embroidery work, and music, refreshments were served. The evening was a very delightful one.

Mrs. John Niblick and Mrs. C. A. Dugan have returned from Bluffton, where they were the guests Monday of Mrs. Dr. Cook and Mrs. Herman Wiecking and at the Bluffton musical Monday evening, when Orville Harrold, the world famous tenor, sang. Mrs. Cook gave a dinner party for them yesterday and Mrs. Wiecking also entertained for them. The musical was also a success, musically and financially, many from all surrounding cities coming in on special cars to attend. Two hundred dollars of the proceeds wer e forwarded to his manager, Hammerstein, and the society had left a hundred dollars or more for their share of the proceeds. o —, FIREMEN’S NEW UNIFORMS.

The Decatur firemen will soon come out resplendent in new uniforms. The contract for the same has been given Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson. The uniform includes white hat, red tie, white shirts, double-breasted blue serge coats, white duck trousers, and there will be none finer or more becoming in the land. Mrs. William Geary and daughter, Catherine, left this afternoon for Sidney, Ohio, where they will visit with John and Will Geary for a few weeks. Mrs. Geary intends to move her household goods to 'Sidney In the near future and make that city her home. o-. ■- ... . FOR SALE—No. E» Oliver Typewriter Inquire 118 So. Ist st ts WANTED —Sewing. Apply at 128 So. Tenth street lOftS FOR SALE—Three-burner gasoline stove, with baker.—Mrs. D. H. Hvnsicker, ’phone 319. Illt3 AGENTS WANTED—To sell our special accident and health policies, issued to men ana women; giving >3,000 death, and SIS weekly benefits; costing but a year. All occupations covered —easily sold. No experience necessary; exclusive territory; large commissions with renewals given; permanent income guaranteed.—National Accident Society, 820 Broadway New York. Eat 27 ytwur., sOlmo'

[big coat and sufFsalel i. — ———=i I gjh Special Bargains This Week | g f/x We are going to make clean up Sale g 8 / iVh Coats and Suits now in stock, /V /\ s | k Iwe have large assortment left and iX) B g we have divided them into lots and | 8 you .Can Take Your Choice of the en- E- ■ s | tire stock. p— J B 8 « IE s ♦♦ □n le lc ♦♦ I ■ vl »\ s 8 OHB /r / v\\ s I > Al Aik JU. g i j Nobby Spring Coats All $ $10.50 All Wool suits that were $15.00 [ / Shades UR 8 ■ tosl7 - 50 / w $13.50 Fine suits that were $20.00 to J 'll Hl M $11.50 newest styles Bischof Models that g lr $22.50 ! 1.1 were $16.50 to $17.50 8 le -4. 4-u 4. dmrAAx □J $15.00 Fine suite that were $25.00 to JJ/ were (10.50 to $12.50 ■G v* - • •O v I g $5.00 newest style all wool that were S S $7.50 suite that were $12.50 $7.50 J uc /7 le * All childrens spring Coats at special g PRICES 8 — S | Special This Week | le ** 8 $3.00 For one lot wool Skirts that sold from $6.00 to $7.50 s 1S You can not afford to pass this sale as we have some elegant well made 5 s garments, this seasons choice styles. We are going to sell every garment 5 g no matter what it cost to manufacture. J |niblick& company]

THE COURT NEWS. (Continued from Page 1) of Dr. IReusser of Berne, in which he states that his patient, Mr. Fuchs, has fully recovered his sanity. It is expected that Dr. Smith will grant a release of his acceptance and that he will not be taken to the hospital at all. Real estate transfers: John P. Davis et al. to Lewis A. Graham, 80 acres, Washington tp., 114,000; John P. Davis et al. to Gladys M. Graham 'et al., 80 acres, Washington tp., $12,000; Angellne Elsworth to Jacob C. Bixler, lot 61, Ceylon, $l2O. -— ■ o * BELGIAN STALLIONS. My horses will stand the season of 1913 at the old Weber barn, Decatur, Indiana. Capurian—A handsome black, weighing 2000 pounds, Belgian, No. 45432, American, No. 3217, imported by Wolf Bros., of'Wabash. Smart —A beautiful bay, weighing 1800, Belgian No. 15958, American, No. 1121. imported by Frisinger & Co. Both are well built, good movers and the kind that get quality. The fee for the season Is $15.00 to insure colt to stand and suck. Care will be taken to prevent accidents, but we will not be responsible should any occur. JACOB RAWLEY, 89m-s-wks Owner. NOTICE. Any young man with some capital, and good, honest habits, who would like to start In business for themselves in nearby towns, will do well by seeing me at once. It O. C. STEELE. y, .. - The Young People’s Alliance of the Evangelical church will be entertained this evening by Miss Allie Burrell at the home of Miss Gusta Cramer.

Tussday Evening, May 13. Decatur Lodge, No. 571, F. & A. M. Regular stated meeting. Wednesday Evening, May 14. Decatur Chapter, No. 112, R. A. M. Called convocation. Work in Mark Master's degree. Thursday Evening, May 15 Special convocation for inspection by State Inspector Clendening. — - . PLANTS FOR SALE. All kinds, early and late, at Werder Sisters, 524 Marshall street; ’phone 347. 107t6 HU l tCE. kloney to icau at t> and 6 per cent interest. No commission. ZBBtf EIRWIN’S OFFICE. Early cabbage plants at Fullenkamp’s. 102t6 BARN FOR RENT —Wagon shed, hay loft, granary and 4 stalis. Inquire at this office. 113t3 FOR SALE—Piano, gas iron and range. Call at once.—F, R. Clark, 724 No. 2nd St. 113t3 For good corn and beet fertilizer, see Henry Knapp. Blood and Bone good. H3t« WANTED—Boy 16 years or older, to learn the baker’s trade.—Girod & Baker. 113t3» WANTED—Ten men on track work, for Ft. Wayne & Springfield Ry. Apply A. M. Henry, roadmaster. 113t6 TEAMS WANTED—To grade on Fifth street. Apply at once to Michael Miller. H3t3

HOUSE FOR RENT. House for rent at Monmouth. Also a good range stove for sale. Inquire of Mr. or Mrs. J. W. Watts, Monmouth, Ind. 104tJ | WANTED—Sewing to do.—Mrs. Laura ! E. Krill, 6th St U4ts

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DR. C. R. WEAVER OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN i Office above Bowers Realty C nmpany. Phone 314