Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 287, Decatur, Adams County, 6 December 1913 — Page 2

DAILY DEM OCR A T “üblished Evary Evening Except Sunday by TmT ’TUB DEMOCRAT IOMPANY £W G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Ptr Wetk, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Mot th, by mail 25 cents f’er ~r. by mail 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents Ad . rt' iua rates made known on ' ,i th* postoffice in Decatur. .uu.uaa, aj second class matter. • uho ar. in a state ot funlt . ' . r the slump iw the steel industry ought to learn a thing or two over tl course ot the stock market nowadays. While the stock market has i b< < n duller the past week than for years, it has held like a stone wall against the attacks of those who | would knock out prices. Steel com 1 mon ha-- been most viciously assail , ed. Thomas W. Lawson has spent ■ vast sums in halt-page advertisements I telling how "rotten" that tjt-ock isa’t 1 i the answer was an advance of a point. Most of the news this-week was unfavorable to general business but hold I ers of stock refused to bo stampedod. All this indicates a profound confidence in the general prosperity of th*- > country, which is not affected by the passing flurry. Business conditions. an too sound to permit a time ot' semi-panic over the currency bill to ( long continue. Ry Christmas, it i i predicted the currency bill will hav. I become a law. and then the uncertainty no* prevailing will end. The country is going to be all the better: off for having passed through a slough of despond to get needed r< - forms in its currency system. —Gary Tribune. When purchasing silver knivefork -, spoons, serving pieces etc. | from u you ar- sure ot getting the latent assigns at the lowest price t all and see our line for Xmas.— j Hensley. Jeweler. 287 U I FOR SALE—Five shares of one hdn | dr«d ucdMcrs each. of the capital j stock of the Farmers & Merchants' Bank Geneva, Ind. Write box 171. i Marion. Ind. 257t3 Our line of gent's fobs, signet rings, i Wald ar vest chains, coat chains, cut! uttoOs. tie pins and clasps are I of th- latest design. Our gold-headed J unr e'l.is are of the best. —Hensley I Jeu kr. 28713 j o - •• V. en making your shop .ping tour, looking up some thi g for the Christmas pres ent you must buy. do nm pass us by, but come in. loo’e r store full of all kinds I f r.ew and up-to-date Furniture. Your troubles will be, ended. Furniture is the king of Christmas presents.—Yager Bros. & Reinking. - ss ‘ | u - - Beautiful jewelry always given r I good impression. The good taste oi j the giver is often judged by the lieuU ! ty of the gift. Some in and let us help n.akc your selection.—-IkuMey. Jeweler. » :»7t3 FOR RENT—Furnished room, fur naca heat; bath. Strictly uioderv i Inquire thfa office. *73ttj ■MUUMa——■ I ■ - <■ ■ wmatMMlßmmß . Acceptable Furnishings For Men-- J7\> This list suggests a number | of useful articles for Christ-' mas giving. Initial linen Hdkfs., fancy suspenders,! cuff links and sets, combination hose and tie set, shirts, of every description, neckwear in individual boxes, line dress vloves, hats, caw, col j lar bags, pullman slippers. 1 military brush sets, traveling bags, suit cases, suit or overcoat. Any article is sure to please. Fill MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY I.

Another Riot | | (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) he saw peeping into Dr. Knabe’ bedi room window. After giving the dr cription of the mysterious man and i which might easily have fitted the defendent. Moore was asked by the scription of the mysterious man and state's counsel, “Do you see anyone here that was that man?” “Yes sir" replied Moore and painted out Crab: The defendant grinned broadly. "1 won t swear that he is the tnau” said Moore "but he looked like him”. o FOR SALE. The general store and buildings of I the late Henry Zwick at Williams i 'Bingen P. O.), Indiana. For fuU par I ticulars call on or write MARY ZWICK. 288t30 Bingen, Indiana. o , „ HAD AN ATTATJR Os Paralysis—Aged Jesse Williams of Root Township Stricken AT AN EARLY HOUR Left Side is Paralyzed ano His Condition is Very Dangerous. Jesse Williams, aged eighty-three a pioneer of Root township, is in t very dangerous condition, the result ‘ of a stroke of paralysis which can.* * upon him at an early hour this morn ing. The aged gentlAnan had ariser to attend to the building ot the fin about 6 o'clock this morning, whet the stroke came and he fell. His agec 'wife found him and was able'to cal' for help at once, their daughter. Mrs B. F. Butler, and family residing just •cross the lane from tne William ; borne. His left side is paralyzed the great er. and the paralysis also affects biz speech, he being unable to speak. His condition is dangerous and death itI likely to come at any time. He hat I many relatives and friends in tli< i cty and county, and he is widely I known, being one of the oldest reti- l dents. i o ■ HEALTH BOARD NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. I have found in the past few da'- ' cases of scarlet fever that were being j hidden by the parents of the children I and had no doctor in attendance, and ; sending the balance of the children , to school. This is a direct violation of I I the laws of the state and city board'! ; Itoards of health, and subjects any otI tender to a severe fine. And if anyI one after today is caught hiding a lease, they will be* prosecuted to thI "ullest extent of the law. I have ordered the picture shows to > !!»fnfect their nlnces and to notify all patrons of their shows by a slide I which give the order that no person | or child from any home that has beeu , exposed or has scarlet fever in their j liotnee. shall be permitted to atten 1 I any show or allow their children I ' attend any show until they have com plied with the laws of the boards of I health. It is urged that all parents i or guardians of children keep clo.-e watch over the children und if any are ill. to at once cal! in their family: ; physician and make certain what they { have so as not to expose others aud I spread the disease. As 1 will enforce the law- to thu letter, take warning and govern yourselves accordingly. Respectfully yours. DR. H E. KELLER. Secy's Board of Heal ill. — Otrustee election. «ssaulaMßM< Notice is hereby given that a’ a meeting to be bold t-000 the Pleasant j J Mills Baptist church will elect two ! trustees to serve during a p'-riod of i I throe yearn each. 388U0 . REVIVAL AT PLEASANT MILLS. Rev. Robert Ball of the Bsptt*t ' liurch is conducting revival servicw ■at the baptist church at Flessau' I j Mills. The alteudame is good aud much inUrtxt is being mauifest'd. The church was roorgaui ed Wednesday night aud it Is beiioved w ill prosper (rom tbU time ou- Two now trusI 'ec« will be elect’ d at thu tpcctleg. ou Saturday. Decauber 13th. ■" " -O— ' . " . I Gold bracelet-, diaaty lavcliera. ; magutfliont broacbau, hags, lockat-. i acarf piuu. oifi links. We can t list al) t | the beautiful things wq have for Xmas at thu lowest price.—-Housley. JcwuluT. 28788

| DOINGS IN SOCIETY! CLUB CALENDAR. Friday. Eureka Club—Vida Chronister. The Evangelical ladies report a splendid meeting yesterday at the parsonage, with Mrs. J. H. Rilling hostess. Forty-eight lent their presence and inspiration for the occasion, i and the collection was the quite good j one of 818.17. A very enjoyable so-1 cial hour followed the business se- 1 - 1 sion. Mrs. Leonard Merryman will: entertain the society in two weeks at' her home on Fifth street. The wedding of Miss Lucile Cook and Gaylard Martin of Fort Wayne was solemnized this afternoon at the home of Miss Cook's father. Arthur Cook, in Chicago. The bride and groom left Fort Wayne early this morning for Chicago and were married shortly after the noon hour in her father's home. Mr. Martin and his bride will remain in Chicago fpr a few days' visit with relatives and friends and will then return to Fort Wayne, where they will make their future home.—Bluffton News. A surprise party was given last Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. August Weriing in honor of Miss Amanda Weriing to celebrate her birthday. The evening was spent in games and music, after which a dainty luncheon was served. Those present were the Misses Sophia Jaels ker. Minnie Schueler. Emma Bieberich. Marie Smith, Clara and Mary Elilerding; Messrs. Martin and Gustave Schuler. Fred Koenemann. Robert Jaebker, Victor and Arnold Hoffman. Casper Dilling. Henry Fronapple an-1 Oscar Smith. At a late hour they all departed for their homes, wishing Miss Amanda many more such happy birthdays. Mrs. E. H. Shoemaker has issued I invitations for a party Monday as ternoon. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hubbar will give a fish dinner this evening a' their home on First street. I The Euterpeans had a splendid mu ' steal last evening at the home of Miss Marie Patterson when the composers.' Charles Francois Gounod und Ambrose Thomas, were taken up. Goun ; od's opera, “Faust." and Thomas's, I "Mignon" were studied, and there i were many parts of the operas playi-d ■ and sung in illustration. Miss Ruby I Miller aud Mrs. F. M. Schirtneyer | were leaders. The next meeting will' be in two weeks, with Mrs. F. V. Mills , Jules Verne, the author, will lx- studied under the leadership of Mrs. D. i T. Stephenson. A quiet wedding took place at the' home of Rev. H. Kohli at 7:30 p. m.. I on December 4. when Mr. James Me-1 I Cullough and Miss Clara Shell were! united as one. Mr. Harry Ward and i Mr. Harvey Shell of Bobo were pn -I ent. They will soon be at home, east of Monroe. Ind. May peace and pro--perity be theirs, is the wish ot their i many friends.—Contributed. I Mrs. J. S. Peterson assisted Mrs. Henry Krick in entertaining the Woman's Home Missionary society of ■

Hs M?^v^'- 14 '“ pOKLfa ’ i W'«. * x \X v- v^x^valT -Ar iWr v V? \ axx Nfe w If F Hwl Jgl \>**< - JEWELRY THAT MAKE GOOD Advertisement# mean noth, ig unless backed by results. For vears we’ve been advertising good jewelry and making , good our promises and jewelry. There are no dissappointments in Hensley’s Jewelry, Our long experience has en I abled us to secure the best line of watches, clocks; dia mondi, cuff links, tie clasps, iaveliers. locket# and chair.' umbrellas, cut glass, hand painted china, and hundreds of other articles. Call and let us help you make your select-! ions. HSNBI»EY> Jeweler.

! the Methodist church yesterday afternoon. Mrs. P. B. Thomas lead an . interesting study. Mrs. J. M. Miller I j had a good paper. Miss Victoria Mills : sang a i\asing little missionary song. Miss Nellie Blackburn talked on the Mother’s Jewels' society of which she is superintendent, and others took part in the program. Refreshments were served. Miss Clara Williams, a teacher in the Fort Wayne high school, who will accompany the basket ball team here [ this evening, will remain for a week I end visit with Mrs. J. S. Peterson. •Ccn-nued on VJige 4) POLICE COURT Fred Schafer, residing at Steele's I Park endeavored to carry home a, larger "package” last evening than he could handle and when found by offi-| cer Melchi about 9 o'clock, he was I dawn in the gutter near the Briner feed yard, unable to get up. He was | hauled to jail where he spent the night and sobered up. This morning he was brought before Squire Stone aud pleaded guilty to the charge of public Intoxication. He was assessed a fine of $1 and costs amounting to $9.80. He stayed the docket. The trial entitled Kate Toman vs. Holland-St. Louis Sugar Co. was opened this morning in Mayor Teeple’s court before a jury of siv men. Mrs. Toman is suing the company tor pay for her minor son, whom she claims worked for her at the comissary during the season and was supposed to have received $1.75 per day. brn which ' the company refused to pay. The defense denied that any such contract I had been made. Attorney C. J. Lutz is conducting the defense, while L. C. DeVoss is attorney for the plaintiff. The testimony was finished at 2 o'clock this afternoon and three-quar-ters of an hour was allowed for the argument. It is expected that the jury will hand in a verdict liefore 5 o’clock. Our line of silverware is complete. I INo matter what you want —whether: the article is large or small, we can' furnish it for you. Call and see Hens ley. Jeweler. iß7t2 1 j L Y R I Cl TONIGHT | Always a Good Show L The Seal of Silence 2 reels 2 fe Love and Rubish A splendid comedy g j Coming Tuesday g MILLER BRO’S 101 RANCH G Greatest Western Picture ever Produced p TRY TO GfT IN |

hOUWANTA | I SWEATER COATI I -— I WE WANT TO CONVERT OUR TOOK | S Imo Cash g fi £ , w ■■■■■■■■■■■■ K B Lets talk it over. We have on hands a large stock, s S This is just the kind of weather when a sweater is the g S convenient wrap. To move this stock we have cut the g S regular price. To convince you read these prices. s 8 I $ .50 Sweater at $ .45 $3.00 sweater at $2.40 S g 1.00 “ at .89 3.25 “ at 2.70 g ~ 1.25 “ at .98 3.50 “ at 2.89 8 g 1.50 “ at 1.19 3.75 “ at 3.00 S g 1,75 “ at 1.45 4.00 “ at 3.25 g g 2.00 “ at 1.60 4.50 “ at 3.89 8 2.25 “ at 1.75 5.00 “ at 3.98 g 2.50 “ at 1.98 5.50 “ at 4.25 8 | 2.75 “ at 2.20 6.00 “ at 5.00 ? g $7.00 Sweater at $5.75 I i ~ Pick out your Xmas gifts NOW from our big stock of j g Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Purses etc g | RUNYON. ENGELER CD. I

MIK Dill pickles dozen»lsc Pure strawberry jam 15c Pure appie je ly 10c Maple syrup 25 and 40c Ripe olives 35c Jello (all flavors) 10c Chila sauce 15c Dates pound 12c I Mince meat 10c I Florida orar g< s dozen 25c Spanish o’ ior s pound 07c Extra fancy bacon 22c Bread 5 and 10c ' Limbergurcheeoe ib. . 25c Cranberries, qt. . . . 10c Bulk Cocoanut . . . . 25c Olive oil 25c Apple butter . . 10c Celery . 10c Sweet Potatoes pk. . 25c Plenty of good country butter We pay cast, or trade for produce bu ter 25c eggs 33 cen s ■ " —— I LOST—PiH'ki-tbook containing sum oi money. Hnder pleasu return to I this office.

rnrr heee,^- ne w-qne LULL $ i .50 I 111 I(l \\L-d FOE I uoo ■MBMMMMWWa ' Siil worth of G ®? ,sc ou l tr y. Fountain Free with a Dollar's the great menu ©1 this v: cellent |wuk^\unji. thk lbt ‘ ral o,ler that you may lcar! ' 'niVMt th^ UCt ‘ On "** Bain th “’ utelS “ 1 ' SMITH-YAGER & FALK a .... 1 HI -

—- ■■ _ I I ■ wm—————— He Sell Eastern Oklahoma Land What was known as the Indian Reserve, in Muskogee, |o<mulgee and Mclntosh Counties. We have 40 inches rain fall, our lands are level, fertile ind close to railroads, plenty of oil and gas. We have just come back from there, we stand ready and jvuling to back up any and all statements we make oh our Oklahoma land because we know what we are talking about w e raise corn, oats, wheat, alfalfa, milo. maze, kafer corn, cotton cow-peas, peanuts and all kinds and varitifi of fruits. XI hough this as an off year, com made from 25t0 i!i-’ tot h acre, oats frum 45 to 75 bushels to acre ah L ah d <J°tton from $45. to $75. per acre. All we ask is for you to make a trip with us and investigate for yourself and you will be more than plea ed. if interested come and see us at Decacur, or write us and we will see you. Excursion rates every day in the K. We also have a large list of local lands for sale. 4 A O. F\ Leonard Decatur, Ind. Office Opposite Interurban Station

WANTED-To rent, a six or seven room house. Jan. 1; imt rally hxat •td. Inquire Adams County Creamery Co - 384 U

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