Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 278, Decatur, Adams County, 24 November 1913 — Page 2

DA I L Y D EMOCRAT; Published Every Evening Except J 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 mail 25 cents Per Year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoilice in Decatur. Indiana, as second class matter. All over tlie Eighth district, W. A. Kunkle is being boosted for re-ele< tion as democratic chairman and it i not likely that lie will have any oppo sition. He has made good in every way and is admired and esteemed b;> the workers in every community Hpromises to be a .formidable candi date for state (hairman. a position In which he would likewise mak° good as he has in every tiling he ha ever attempted. It will not be forgotten, of course that under the recent amandment t< the I’nited Stales constitution, semi tors are to be elected by popular vote ( andidai.es will be nominated by tin delegate! l to the state conventions of tlie different parties. Every votei will have a chance to express his in liividualy preference. There has beer talk of Beveridge as tlie candidate < the progressives, but there is a larg< suspicion that Beveridge intends tr seek the nomination of his faction o the republican party for president Among tin republicans there v favor able mention of William L. Taylot former attorney general. Hugh Mil ler of Columbus and George Shidele of Marion is also spoken of. if Bever ’dge concludes to be a candidate be fore the progressive convention hr will, of course, be nominated. He hamade it very clear that he is going t< carry on the tight, regardless of con sequences, either to himself or hilate associates. In the speeches tlia he is making throughout the countrlie shows that he has burned all rc I üblican bridges lieliind him and tba lie is committed to the task of keep ing tlie split in his old party wld* open. NOTICE TO HUNTERS. Notice is hereby given to all per sons who are in the habit of huntim on the William Mescliberger farm ii Washington township that if caugli hereafter they will be prosecuted t< tlie fullest extent of the law. 2711 . \\M. MESCHBEUGER. ■ ■' ii, ■ 'nlli > ' • j# II fW Imperial $3 Hatg IMPERIAL 53.00 HAT are in keeping with the gen- i eral character of our store and our merchandise. They are ciassy - - and qualified right. They make good i loyal customers.' Let Us prove it to you. -■ - —— > i i THE MYERS-DAILEY; COMPANY

I DOINGS IN SOCIETY | £ ate cccc c c c c cc c ccc Ss CLUB CALENDAR. Monday. St. Vincent de Paul —Mrs. C. V. Connell. G. W. C. Club Mis; Telia Center. Poinsettia club Miss Josephine Lang. Tuesday. Presbyterian Aid -Mrs. L. A. Graham. St. Vincent de Paul Party—K. of C. Hall. Historical —Mrs. (). L. Vance. Miss Josephine Lang will entertain the Poinsettia chib Monday evening. Miss Felice Mettler of Ft. Wayne is here for a several days' visit with ; Miss Frances Deininger. The Historical duh announces that It will meet at its regular time Tuesday evening, instead of on Monday evening. as previously announced. Mis. 0. L. Vance will be hostess. The Eulerpean club had a splendid "art" lesson Thursday evening when Miss Grace Miller entertained. Mrs. Henry B. Heller had the paper on the life and works of "laird ladgliton." The club will not meet again for two weeks. The social given yesterday after i noon by the Mite society at tlie home ’ of Mrs. (', 1). Lewton was n splendid ! success, being one of the best the so siety has ever had. The presence oi seventy guests contributed to the interest and success, and the collection | was twenty dollars. The report of the treasurer caused much rejoicing when it became known that th« society is now totally out of debt. A jubilee meeting will lie held, probably on New ' Year’s Eve. when the husbands will I be invited to see the burning of the notes which the ladies have paid off. A solo was sung by Mrs. J. O. Sell, ineyer. who has accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Jesse Dailey. Dainty refreshments were served and so re plete was the social hour with pleas ure that the guests lingered late Mrs. L. H. Purdy and her sister. Mrs. E. D. Ward of Bluffton, were guests of Mrs. W H. Fledderjohann at supper last evening. Mr. and Mr*. S. Flox of Peru will spend Sunday here with their niece. Mrs. I. Bernstein. Mr. Flox former ly conducted a stope in this city. Miss Agnes Meibers was a charming hostess to the Sina Cura club girts last evening, the circle opening io welcome three mV members Mrs Ray Teeple. Mrs. Otto Green and Mis* Mamie Harting. In a puzzle contest Miss Bernice Andrews won the hon ors. Songs and instrumental must delighted the company and later u delicious dinner was served in the dining room. The table was pretty with its pretty arrangement of fruit tor a i enterpiece. Silken riblions of j various scholars lead from the room over the table to dainty place cards at the covers With their sewing and embroider-; ing, music, a tempting two-course luncheon and the presence of several i guests, the Entre Nous girls had a de lightful time last evening with Miss Pearl Purdy. The gu-'sts were Mist 1 Flora Fledderjohann, Mr. and Mr*.; ••'ergii'-on, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mat-1 tox. and Mrs. E. D. Ward of Bluffton I Ml** Stella Bremerkamp, who wilt iMwnme a brld* on next Tuesday, was given a miscellaneous shower last evening at the E. X. Ehlnger home by her eousins. the Misses Maynte and Adelaide Deininger and Mrs. Will Beri ling of Bluffton. The guests were the Bachelor Maids, of which club Mln* Stella has long been a member. A few other friends, including Mrs. Perry Gandy of Churubusco: Mrs. E. H. KU lamriM*. and the Misses Vera Goeke' and Felice Mettler of Fort Wayne.and. Miss Clara Minch of Portland. w«m| ilso guests. The shower was a com I plete surprise for Miss Stella. Prizi'ii' won In live hundred by the Misses Edna Crawford and Bess Toniielier I, were given to the guest of honor. T'v< many other gifts received by her In - the shower were pretty and of widen assortment. Mias Brctuerkamp's wed i , ding will take place Tuesday turning nt the St. Mary's Catholic church In Mr. A. W. Crum of Cvlhin, Ohio. . Mrs. Fnil A*hl»ineher wtui a dr-it lightful hostess 'Hiursdny evening tojt the girls of the G W. C. club. Firt 11 prizes in the games were i carried by the Minim* Anna Par-j < nt and Agnes c<micr. and Ht< second prizes by Mrs. Harmon GUllg and I Mrs. Fred Baker. Miss Tena Copter i t lias invited the dub to meet with her I , Monday, evening. L *- “4c - —— , Democrat Want Ads Pay-J — • - —w.--—X

I — „ y. — ■■ - \ wir~~ 7 EMBnUavil IP ~'A W UkaSXs x I I /Av/ pH’’ MRMXnmMilMlMMEaJllisKfiWgrgßH n Jfe'f \ - - <y , ia Copyright Uart Schaffner A Marx You probably have a good many more things to be thankful for than you realize; no matt# how fortunately you are situated: no matter how unfortunate you may feel yourself to be; things are really better than you think. That's one reason for having a Thanksgiving Day, a harvest feast, a season of festivity. We have a good deal to be thankful for in our business; We have done well in it-as well we hop, for our customers as for ourselves. That’s the idea of this business; to make every transacts profitable for you as much as for us-when we sell a man one of our HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX Suits or overcoats we know that our customer is getting big value for his money; better style) better quality in all wool fabrics, better service in wear than he can find in any other way oril any other store. We mean to have that true also in the Shirt. Hats, Underwear, Hosiery, Gloves that we sell Hart Schaffner and Marx Suits and Overcoats $lB. to $25. They’re guaranteed too--another good reason why you areas safe in buying them as weaia in selling them. HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & CO. Good Clothes Sellers For Men and Boys I

THE COURT NEWS Judge J. T. Merryman Today Closes Six-year Term as Judge of the ADAMS CIR. COURT Judge David E. Smith Was Sworn in This Morning as Judge. ■ Today was Judge J. T. Mirryuiiui s ltu*t day aa judge of the Adams cl> < uit court. He closed a most hu« es,. lul nlx-year term. during wlrich thne ' he aerved with judicial fat ness and efficiency. He in succeeded by Judg , David E. Smith, who t*j*ca the bench next Munday. Judge Smith ]pi>k the until of office thia mnmlng. hetn • sworn,tn nt S o’clock hy<‘|«»rk |K-rdi nand Bit eke. Judge MrrrytntX win upon an office next Monday for |h<> practice of law in the room* formerly I occupied by Attorney A. P. I tea Uy f'pon her petition, Mrs. Mpry Zwlck. udmintatrntrix of the estate of her late husliand, Henry Zwtrk. wa< iiuthorlx<*d to all personal proper ■ ty. except notes and cash, ut private ah’ without notice and to report withI In ten duys. The dork is ordered to iwiuc a venire for Ute petit Jury returnable Decamber 1. ———i, Heal estate transfers: Anna V. Clark to Crank McConnell, lot 14. De-: catnr. fl SO. — HURT IN BASKET BALL. Ib sey. s'»i of T M. Gnlhigly, had 11 th* ligaments <>f his left arm turn »t I the elbow ibis noon. while play tag I basket laill. " '"Ilf - ( A PASTRY SALE •> * I ’ ’ ! Mrs, Clarence Baiutiuuan's accUon . i of the lltntod Brethren l<atUe< ‘ Aid 11 ms lely nimoum ea another puitlry 1 | sale, beginning ut leu o'clock Satur-1 < day morning at Lhu I'cnuiui'tou and I UcUUu Meat Market. 3L,|

Many Subjects (COSTINTEI) FROM FACE ONE) j ten-sting subject of Jrof. Charles <l. i Pepe. The living teacher goea with , time; the dying stands still; the dead, I goes backward. What you put in the I school, you get out of it. The dying ■ teacher must wake up. Each teacher ' should do his best, and be afraid of doing too many tilings. The world needs men and women who are not afraid to work. The afternoon session convened at 1 o’clock and after a violin solo by Professor Withaua, Professor C. E. Spaulding, superintendent of the city schools, gave a good talk on "The Improvement of the Country Schools." Miss Edna C, Berry, teacher of domestic science in the Decatur schools, gave an interesting talk on her work, and this was ably discurssed by Mi s Ethel t'unuiugham. Prof. L. E. <>!»- liger talked on “School Patriotism, Aided by Honor.” and his talk war ' tine. After the song, "God tic With You Till We Meet Again." the session was adjuurned. The Institute next year, on the Sat urday preceding Thanksgiving, will be held at 41onroe. — O"" 1 — - BUYS CAFE FIXTURES. At Sheriff’s Salt—E. L. Carroll Be comes Owner of Entire Stock. E. L. t'nrroll liecame owner of the Artman A- Hush case fixtures which were offered at sheriff's sale tlijs morning. Thu price paid for them was Tin- purcliase Includea all the furniture, cigar casos, counters mid the like, us well as the fixturethat were upstairs, including bed st suds. wa»h stands and mirrors. The fixtures were very costly ones, and good enough for the finest and nawt up-todate cases. Mr. Carroll will not start a tafe with the fixtures, but will try to dispose of thorn in the rY’sr future, it any one L. in thu market for goods of this kind they cun obtain what they arc looking tor from Mr. CurrolL - —»■ ■' i —o—- —■ — - FARM FOR SALE -4 GO mren of well Improved land, practically all level. under high stalo of cultivation;, S rijuiii brick house, ue w; .burn. 4<jxfcf), the finest in tho county, nhw granary and tool shed, new hog and hup house. It. F. I».. tclcphuiie and good pikes. Six miloa from Batesville, a city of iI.OVO, and n good market. Price, MO per acre. P. O. Dux. M. Latva villa. Did. *’OU

Thank Service (CONTINUED ritUM PAGE ONE) Scripture Reading—Rev. L. W. Love. Offering for Charity. Hymn. Sermon—Rev. L. C. Hessert. Hymn. Benediction Rev. J. 11. Rilling.- — u BIG PROGRAM IS ARRANGED Fort Wayne. Ind., Nov.22.—Match maker George Biemer. of the Summit City atheltic club, today received the forfeit money from Jack Reed, of Toledo, who opposes Jeu Willard tl > leading white hope of the laud, at this place on the night of Nov. Z4th Roni's forfeit money cinches the show as Willard posted his name* over a week ago. The Willard-Reed contest should' be a thriller and will attract the larg eat crowd that eve r witnessed a lx>x ing show in this section. Willard has acquired considerable fame a > n i scrapper and U now sought by all u ;: the largest clubs in the country. H> got hia start In Fort Wayne and i»l coming here as a special favor to the l<x*al promoters. Willard hopes to I get on with Jack Johnson, tin- colons! champ, in Paris In tin* near futuri und the* local bout will Is- the second of a string of four wshhh he will I wage in preparation for the Juhluunl go. Heed. Willard's uppom ui on this occasion, hail iroin Toledo win-re h■! has a large following. ||« | n u comer. and is anxious to Isittle hl- way toj tho top. Hu cuncedas nothing and! takes a short end of the purse it he j loses with the big end if lie triumph over his classy cowboy opponent. Reed has put away some of the most lik« ly looking of the second rater ami is in fine trim us u result of his recent buuts. Like Willard ho |» a giant, standing over six feat and weigiiinp 215 pounds when In ihu best of ii.tp, Willard has a big lullowing in tin • parta ami with a man <>f *ii , d <ln furnishing tho opposition a crowd which will breuk all local record* I. UXpis-ted. (/ .. Ft-RNIHHEB RfJOMH Ff/R RENT Modern In all restaa-ls. Hlt-übi beat, light and liulli. .Exccll’ ut I<xa Doth t'all 'phone 6od. Z?sts FOR SALE Single <umb, while |/jg burn rooster*. Luquuru us Peter llusb uu 11. K. N. G. sWib ‘

Q3cr.. —loirrsrssooi— ie FOR THE THANKSGIVING] Dinner Order your fruits for the Thanksgiving Dinner I from us. We have a fresh supply of oranges. BanU anas, Malaga Grapes, Catawbas. apples Dates Figs and Grape fruits. Also Nuts of all kinds. OYSTERS Lettuce fresh every day. Best assorted line vs CANDIES AND CIGARS THE QUALI FY SHOP Robeson & Kirsch Prop. > Opp. First National Bank |l=OE= == jc= = THE MORAL INN I’.SI your money in Smoke SatisfactionDon tjjust “Blow it in’’ ask for THE WHITE STAC EXTRA mild * s j ( l smoke, free fv ni i k Iki aild carr >'"« the Aroma ot fn* y picked blossoms. Try them. DO IT NOW!