Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 127, Decatur, Adams County, 28 May 1913 — Page 2

DAILYDE M O C R AT Published Every Evening, Exceot Sunday by THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM, JOHN H. HELLER. Subscription Rates. Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mall 25 cents Per Year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at th e postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second class mail. President Wilson’s charge that "an assidoug lobby” is at work in Washington in behalf of the tariff bill will be investigated, Senator Cummins having offered a resolution to that effect and it is believed it will be adopted soon. The president is determined to reach the bottom of the tariff question, and he will do it before he is through. After many weeks of bard fighting Senator Kern has won in his efforts to have a senate investigation of the conditions in the mining district of West Virginia. The order was made last evening and the investigation will be one of the most important ever con- 1 ducted by the senate. A desperate . fight against the proposed investiga- ’ tion was made by the coal barons, but they lost and the public will be given some real surprises before this examination is over. Senator Kern will I loom big and will bring more credit to I Indiana. Many of us fail to see just what . Theodore Roosevelt will gain from his law suit against the Marquette editor. No one believes he cares a snap about 1 th e money. On the witness stand he ; admitted just what nearly every one ■ believed, that he drank wines and champaigns occasionally, but has 'not. been a frequenter of the saloons. He likes mint julips and takes a little brandy each evening in a glass of milk for his throat. His real cause very probably is to teach the newspaper men to be more careful in handling

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stories about public men, causing • them to know what they are talking about when they accuse men of being , "drunkards.” and if he does that it may |be worth the time and trouble and money. Similar stories, however, : were printed in various papers like the Indianapolis News, New York , World and others and the public can’t ( 1 just figure why the injured one should i dig out a little unknown paper in an 1 almost unheard of Michigan town for ’ the “example.” i — DOINGS IN SOCIETY . I V I ■! I , WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Wednesday. St. Vincent de Paul—Mrs. Herman , Tettman. Thursday. Presbyterian Aid—Mrs. Samantha Dorwin. I Thimble Club —Mrs. L. A. Holthouse. U. B. Social —Willis Magner home. Baptist Brotherhood —Ray Collins. Baptist Aid —Mrs. Harve Schroll. Evangelical Aid —Mrs. John Wagner. Friday. Queen Esthers —Misses Leah and Veda Hensley. Mr. and Mrs. Fred .Geimer celebrated their third wedding anniversary in a pleasing way at the home of her, mother, Mrs. Cornelius Eiting, Mon-! ■ day evening. Progressive pedro and other games were played, and lunch;eon was served. A large number of the Christian ehurch membership gave a surprise I farewell Tuesday evening for Mr. and . Mrs. C. J. Weaver at their home on Fifth street before they left today for Lansing, Mich., for an indefinite stay, where they hope the climate will benefit their health. The partv gathered at the home of Mrs. Minnie Daniels on ■ j Sixt street and then went in a body to I the Weaver home. The surprise was i a very complete one as neither had an inkling of the intention of their! friends. Music was furnished by Mr. I and Mrs. George C. Steele, with piano | and trap drums, and also by Miss Marie Daniels and others of the party. The company took with them a supply of good things for a picnic supper that was had during the evening. The very best wishes, with hopes of a speedy recovery and return, were extended to Mr. and Mrs,. Weaver.

Nobby Summer Shirts Beautiful effects in Summer Neckwear.

1 Miss Ethel Smith of LaFontalne , was the guest of Miss Neva Brandy- . berry at dinner Monday evening and over night. 1 Although Monday was rather a . dreary day, it did not dampen the ■ spirits of the forty-five neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James Ross, who responded to invitations to help them celebrate their twelfth wedding 1 anniversary Monday evening. On ari riving at the home the guests found • it aiblaze with jollity and good cheer. The home was tastefully decorated with bunting and flags. Small flags , were fastened on curtains and draperies and in the center of the parlor hung a large white wedding bell. The evening was whiled away in conversation, contests and games. Beautiful prizes were given to winners of [ contests and games. Mr. and Mrs. Ross received many beautiful pieces of linen and other presents. Assisted L by Mrs. S. A. Moore and Mrs. J. Q. Reynolds, Mrs. Ross served a delicious two-course luncheon. A number of young men are arranging for a private dance to be given jthis evening at the Phi Delta Kappa I hall. Twelve or fifteen couples have ■been invited and a pleasant time is anticipated. Mrs. Cal Peterson and the Tri-Kap-pas were guests of Miss Madge Hite at a cozy little sewing party which she 'gave yesterday afternoon in compliment to her guest. Miss Fern DeLong, of Greentown. Baskets and vases of the great syringa blossoms added to the attractiveness of the home and after busying themselves with their needles and conversation, refreshments in two courses were provided. Mrs. Dale Moses will entertain the Tri-Kappas tomorrow afternoon, and Miss DeLong will also be a guest. Miss Delight Rambo of Warsaw, inspector of the Tri-Kappas, who will be here this week on her annual inspection tour, may also arrive in time to be a guest at this social affair. The “Do Your Best” class of the United Brethren Sunday school, taught by Mrs. John Hill had a splendid meeting : last evening with Mrs. John Kiracofe. I At this time Mrs. George Simmers was received as a new member. Mrs. Ben Hoagland, president, presided over the business session, and then the hgurs were given over to a social time. In a contest in which ten minutes were given to the forming of words from the letters in the class name, Miss Blanche McCrory won the prize, which was a

pretty vase. Refreshments in two courses were served. The class colors, live green and old gold, were carried out prettily in the ribbons which tied the sandwiches. Mrs. John Potter will entertain the class in two weeks. _o - GERANIUMS FINALLY CAME. The Christian ladies, who were disappointed in receiving their shipment of geraniums from Fort Wayne earlier in the week, as announced, finally got them this morning and the same are selling well. The sal© is being held in the Morrison building. MILLINERS TO CLOSE EARLY. After this week, the milliners announce they wiil close at 6 o'clock. LIBRARY TO BE CLOSED. The Decatur library will be closed all day Friday on account of Memorial day. o x C. H. Hayslip is able to be out again with the use of a cane, after being disabled by having his foot mashed, while at Columbus, Ohio. The injury was caused by the falling of a board on the member. He is employed by the Smith & Bell Lumber company. The rumor got about that he had an attack of the gout, but he wishes to have the matter set right.

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 Broe., 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 oecur. JACOB RAWLEY, 89m-»-wks Owner. FOR SALE AT SACRIFICE PRICES. 9 rooms and bath, modern residence, good barn, full lot, 4 blocks of court house. 9 room house, full lot, on Marshall street 8 room house on Sou'h Tenth SL, good barn, full lot 7 room house, good barn, plenty of fruit, full lot on Monroe street We must clise these out soon. HARVEY & LEONARD. o . — . . NUIfCE. Lior.ey to lean at a and 8 per coni .niereat No commission. zßßtf ERWIN’S OFFICE. o NOTICE. No delivery of mall will be made by the city or rural carriers Friday on account of Decoration day. The postI office will be open, however from 8 to 9, in the morning. W. A. LOWER, P. M. -■ ■ —» — NOTICE. There will be a special business meeting at the Baptist church this evening and the election of officers for the coming year will take place. A large attendance of the members is 'desired, REV. BALL, Moderator.

Wednesday Evening, May 28. Decatur Chapter, No. 112, R. A. M. Called Convocation. Work In Past Master’s degree. 0 - -—.. — _ FOR SALE—Good log team, wagon and harness. Inquire of Perry Hunt, Wren, O. 123t6 — » - i ■ Big coat and suit sale now on at Niblick & Co. Parties in need of a practcal nurse call ’phone 244. —o —I WANTED —To rent, a flv© to sevenroom house within close proximity to gas office. Notify Mr. Mont, manager Indiana Lighting Co. 127tf WANTED—Salesman to work Decatur and surrounding country; salary and commission to the right party; must be able to furnish personal bonds. Address Grand Union Tea Co., South Bend, Ind. 126t6 o — I have 100 bbls, fresh Universal Portland cement for sale at the new Rlvarre school house, which I will sell at a low price in order to save hauilug.—Will Christen, contractor. 127t6

J RADICAL REDUCTION ~ II || In our Coat and Suit Depart- ftWw 5 s ment. We are selling everything p " in our suit department at cost 0 I this week. Come while the sei- ’ OS? s I ection is good and you will find || E just what you want and you will VW IT' 2 * IT 1 || be surprised how cheap you can fra jj s buy it. s II“ THEBOSTON STORE• II E DECATUR INDIANA = = Hiia=niin€

DECATUR CIRCUIT. Church service at Mt. Pleasant Bunday morning; Washington Sunday evening. Quarterly meeting at Washington June 1 at 2:30. Quarterly conference June 2. KARL THOMPSON, Pastor. THE REX THEATER Three seperate reels consisting of a roaring comedy and two romantic stories, fill the Srogram for tonight at the !ex. Don’t forget that our theater will be open Friday afternoon from 1:30 on. “Was She To Blame,” Rex, extraordinary film “Branded By His Brothers’ Crime” Froniter, Romantic “The Satchel Game.” Imp. Comedy 5c to all REX THEATER

|p3 IL-w, CT, I 11. 2ZZ KZZ ■ El B r ll 1 Kj [-DECORATION DAY-i The day we do honor to Our SOLDIER Dead! ’ -et them never for a moment be r” forgotten! . j In ( ommoration of Memorial Day ; THIS STORE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY ; I Going away or staying at home if your wardrobe needs refreshing in any way we are at your service ALL PRICES TO PLEASE YOU Splendia suits for occasion, Hats of all sorts in newest shapes, exclusive neckwear, Handsome shirts, Hosiery and any other toggery you need. Vance And Hite J

You Should Worry Mr. Smoker when you can get the cigar comfort for a nickel you’ll find in Tk—“WHITE STAG’’ EXTRA IX/HL.O Try it once you’ll buy it again Manufacture any style of team or buggy harness that yen may want at reasonable prices, Come in and look our stock over. We also have the largest assortment of collars ever handled in Decatur. From a canvas collar to the elebrated Belgium and Boston track collars. CHARLES F. STEELE & COMPAKY North Second Street