Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 297, Decatur, Adams County, 17 December 1913 — Page 2

OAfIYDEMOCRAI CubHahad Every Evening Except Sunday by THE OEATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates t>ar w««k. by carrier.. 10 cents i»er V«ar, by carrier .....$5.00 Per Month, by mail2s cents Per Vear. by mai1...52.50 Startle Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on replication Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, ndiana. as second class matter COMMITTEE CALL. Notice is hereby officially given to he newly elected democratic count;' entral committee that you meet at ho court house, in the city ot Decatur, ndiana, at 10 o'clock a. in., on * Friday, December 26, for the purpose or reorganizing and tor the purpose ut selecting delegates ,to the district convention, under or .ders from the state committee. It is 'important that all members. be present. J. W. EO(BSE, ■289t9 Chairman. I Congressman Adair lias introduced a bill in congress to establish the agiic ultural-extension departments in connection with agricultural colleges in the several states. 1 The first real test vote on the currency bill showed that it will pass The test was 40 to 35 and the final vote will show a majority larger than that, it is believed. The bill as trim med down will permit of from eight to twelve district banks, the test vote having been on an amendment to reduce the number to four. The bill is pronounced good by experts ever; • where, and when worked out will prove to be meritorious. Professor Doolittle, director of th 1 astronomical observatory of the Uni-

The Very Things ;? z z \ HE WOULD LIKE BEST TIMELY SUGGESTIONS IN * / MENS TOGGERY • ? CHRIS MIS SHIRTS 2__ dEAUTI-UL SUSPENDERS EVERYMAN PAJAMAS NECKWEAR Belts And t them here for a«d Holiday G te geUhem here for Nj ht ghirts 50c & , . father, son. We’ll s() c tn $1 50 — -—boxed in show you the latest ACCEPI ABLE qpvppjil nnm ideas as to color, ————————— FURNISHINGS geveicw vum s tyl e and fabrics.* . rrifmin for men binations 50 ts This list suggests or ,- A «wwuw> ING a number of useful -0 HDCI oO tO . twval a -hii'taas U irMrV Or CentS $ L5 ° ing bae-sand Trunks Initial' linen tend- HA \~D~ qU “ Uty kerchiefs 51.50 box SOME SUIT OR OVERCOAT SI.OO to $12.50 Box of fine Silk r* Bags sox 50c and SI.OO ■■■■ $2,50 to $15.00 Cuil hnks, Tie cla- If you want to make fa th «ps and lie pins he- , , IjxHl T th a rnrrnn autiful sets $151.50 er or son happy & proud LEA 1 HER and $3.00. o f hj s an d see wt 4 Novelties FINE DRESS him dressed to suit you, Collar Bags SI.OO Gloves J thl to $2 00 for tTKhtSLn Bdert * SUit ° r oV ‘ !ret * t J 1 Military Set. $1.50 A'l<iesirat'.esha<ie £fOm our stoek-they’ll ■■ t 054.00 of smooth and un- be more tlian pleased. Pullman Slipjiers $J dressed glove* silk Tie Racks and weol lined or ~ . 50c uniined. Bath Robes 50^^3.50^ from and Smoking Jackets in a variety of gattems so. to Umbrellas jtAXji': $7.50 —you'll find a largo A i selection of reliable mercerized and silk GIVE HIM AN ORDER umbrellas in the FOR AN “IMPER- new ? g ‘ l *' : IALHAT” , , sl. to|s. THE MEYERS-DAILY CO.

p versity of Pennsylvania, yesterday tolt - the Presbyterian ministers in session ' there that this world would, as ho fig . ures it, come to an end in fifteen mil Y ■ lion years, after which time the sun ' would fail to furnish heat and every . thing would die. We are just a little j afraid that some of us won't be able I to hold out that long unless we change 8 ! our habits. 0 •««»——— s COURT MOUSE NEW*. 0 » (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) “ ty of the sureties, J. A. Buckmaster and J. L. Yauey. H. C. Crabill is attorney for Louis Richards in a case against Henry P. . Lee, complaint on nolo and account, demand SBS. Attorney D. B. Erwin will go to Van ’ Wert, Ohio, tomorrow to'file his final ’ report in tho Jos. D. Miller estate, tt — » Edna Sprungcr vs. Abraham Sprunger et al. Summons ordered returnable December 29. 1 A divorce was granted Nellie Cap j paert from Amil Cappaort. the costs being adjudged against the defendant. o BRONZE TURKEYS FOR SALE. I have a number of full-blooded Bronz turkey gobblers, weighing from 20 to 22 pounds each —just the kind for the farmer who wants to raise rood turkeys next year. I also make a specialty of furnishing turkey hens and gobblers sorta- , ble use. Have good supply for Christmas; will furnish them either alive or flrMsed. Leave order now. THOS. DOWLING. 284t£ 'Phone 118 o— PRIVATE SALE. One work mare. 7 years old, and in oal, sound, positively guaranteed; 1 oming 2-year-old draft horse, colt; 1 pring mare colt, 1 flat beet rack, 1 iay driving marc, 1 set double liarless, set single harness, and buggy; 1 ow, half Jersey, fresh Ist of January , uarunteed. 8. H. PLEW. Half mile north of Monroe. 282t10 Q— —————— FOR RENT—Two rooms, furnished or unfurnished. Inquire this office. 29513 Q ■ —— DEMOCRAT WANI ADS PAY BIG.

I DOINGS IN SOCIETY | n CLUB CALENDAR. f , Monday. Friday Night t.'lub-Mrs. T. M. Reid. Tuesday. 0 Historical—Mrs. E. S. Moses. o Wednesday. Shukespearo—Mrs. Emma Daniel. Thursday. Evangelical Aid—Mrs. Leonard Mcr riman. Friday, r Christian Aid—Mrs. Olen Baker. Euterpesn—Mrs. F. V. Milly Saturday. < Tri-Kappas—Frances Dugan. * t - 1 ■ December 14, 1913, Sunday, was John Johnston's thirty-sixth birth ant niversary. therefore friends and neigh I bors thought it a good plan to eat their Sunday dinner with him and liis family. Those present wore Rev. W. H - Kendel of Huntington. Mr. and Mr .»i william Lilly and family, Ida and ' Floyd; Mrs. Maggie Reber, Leon ' Hirschy. Mr. and Mrs. lleson Shafer land family. Limer, Harry and Oliver; <' Mr. and Mrs. William Mitchell and . I children. Douglas and Gertrude; Mr 1 ' and Mrs. Millard Smith and daughter, i Mrs. Alpha Bolinger and daughters, I lonia and Edna; Mr. and Mrs. Henry i Myers and family, Cecil and Walter; i Frank Ford of Geneva. Mr. aud Mrs. I Ira Wagner and family, Clarence, Les liter, Sanford aud Gertrude; Mr. and, Mrs. Jacob Huffman aud daughter o: • • Monroo. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Crist and . 1 daughter, Cleo; Mr. and Mrs. Absolon •I Everhart, Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Bel •'linger, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Merry 1 man and daughter, Loninia; Mr. and , Mrs. M F. Parrish. Mr. aud Mrs. John ; I Johnston aud family. Mildred. Floyd anr Raleigh. The day was spent In a : good old fashioned sociable time until i late in theevening. Wishes that Mr i Johnston may have many more such ■ I, happy anniversaries were expressed. ■ I Mrs. Bert Owen of Detroit. Mich ' II and Mrs. Arthur Rose of Fort Wayne. . with the Friday Night club, wen j guests of Mrs. ,T. M. Reid lust evening >at a delightful entertainmept. Mrs i J. 8. Peterson was successful in win r ning the prize in games, but later each guest was given a Christmas gift by : the hostess. A tempting supper was ' served. The club lias decided to niak ■ , tho hostess a circumstance of alpha

— is >■...*■ —...’1 .Hi T 1 betical arrangement henceforth, and [ will meet again in two weeks. — | Tho Christian Ladles' Aid society I will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. Olen Baker. All are requested to bring thimbles and needles. Miss Francos Gaffer went to Fort Wayne to attend a party and dam e lo be given this evonim; by the Misse; Marie and Julia Lampke. j Saturday night a very pleasant ev oning was spent In Bobo at the home of Mr. and .Mrs. Jaim s Hannon by their neighbors and friends. The evening was spent in music and games, which all enjoyed and took part. Those present were; .Mr. and Mrs. Almond Shaffer, Mrs. Delila Heath and son, Sanford; Mr. and Mrs. John Troutner and son. Eugene; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ainsworth and son. Gayl; Mr. and Mrs. Josh Harmon, the Misses Nellie and Lottie Lett, Florence Koos, Lizza Dailey, Lillian Robison, Dossie Swing, Leona Rash, Elsie Harmon. Jonas Baker. Josie Bunner, Lucile Shaffer, Minnie McConnehey, Agnes Shaffer, May Troutner, Golda Swing: Messds. Roy I Gaunt, Walter Springer, Ray Swing Floyd Brodlieck. Dewey Jackson, ; Brice Robison, Isaac Rash, Aaron Baker. Vernon Bunner. Cleo Bunner. Forest Du vis, George Brown. Dan Death, Emmett Death, Clifford Death, Fred Newell. Celas Beltz, Ruford Brodbeck, Lloyd Daniels. After the games were all played all enjoyed the ' delicious lunch lunch which consisted •of sandwiches, pickles, cake, banana . • candy and hot coffee. AH departed at a late hour after spending a very pleasant evening. The Misses Esther and Golda Au ' gust entertained Sunday, Miss Noia Strickler of Decatur. Tom Rutledge of Ohio City. Lucile Gammel. Lida Strickler and Roxy Stettler of Willshire. The afternoon was spent with music, after which a three-course luncheon was served. The Knights of Pythias expect to | have nomination of officers Thursday evening of this week, the election to i take place later. ■ At a tailed meeting of the Tri Kap pa girls, held at the library last even- • ing, plans for the New Years dance were completed. The dance will be held at the C. B. L. of I. hull. The girls also accepted the offer of Mr. Slults in handing over to them for I ".ne day the entire management of the ! Herald, the proceeds of which will be

I -''"/V.'v i /W I | 'K? v H-\£i I Pas Christmas? A Box Os White Stags The Republic Stock Food and Medical Co. Decatur, Indiana » Dear Sir;- 4 After] fccdingJJßepublic stock food for I about two months to my horses and mules, 1 find it I reduces my feed bills and has my team looking bet- I ter and more lively. So lam pleased to recommend | it to my friends as the best stock food I ever fed and I besides will need another bucket soon. Wishing you I much success, 1 remain Yours Truly 21 Wesley Hitchcock ’ The above letter is only one of the many letters of satisfaction we receive daily from our patrons. |ln every instance where we place any of our food and j medicine we have refloated Jre-orders for it and our customers are delighted with the results it brings ■ JGivc Us a Trial ] Republic Stock Food & Medical Co. L. F. SCHROEDER, MGR.; Decatur, Ind.

d used for charity. They have decided upon Monday, December 29, as the day upon which they will try their hands y a editors, manager and devil, of a newspaper. The sorority will have ■> their pictures taken in a group and will adorn the front page with it. They will then act us newsboys and sell the t I paper on the street for live cents. o ■ Among those who will see "The Gariten of Allah’ 'at Ft. Wayne this evening aro Mrs. Dun Beery and son. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sprang. Mr. U and Mrs. P. G. Hooper, Mr. and Mrs. v J. T. Merryman, Mr. mid Mrs. J. H. ' Heller, the Misses Mayme, Adelaide and Frances Deiningen >» '. ( One of the most enjoyable gatherings of the season was that of Sunday r when Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sprang enr tertained at a turkey dinner for the d[ relatives and members of the family c' The company numbered eighteen and i i all thoroughly enjoyed the day. Those present were Mr. C. A. Burnette or Spokane, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. A. T. i- Vail and son, John, and .Mr. and Mrs.. > Ben Schwartz of Fort Wayne; Mr. ami > Mrs. John Vail and sous, Forest ami Tom; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Vail ami , daughter, Mary Louise; Mr. Railing, i | Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Patterson. •I i, Tlie Union Chapel laidies' Aid so- , iciety announces another one of their 11 splendid markets ami pastry sales for » next Saturday at the Hower A- Bak> r ? meat market. I The Euterpeau club lias changed its t night of meeting from Thursday to Friday when Mrs. F. V. Mills will be hostess. State Accountant Johns In was . II guest of the James P. Haetling familt ' 1 Sunday, J Mrs. Ed Miller is visiting witli lieri i mother, Mrs. George Martin .at Peter- ■ son. — The Rebekahs have two candidate : tor initiation this evening, and all men - • hers of the degree staff are requested i to be out. Mrs. Harriet Bowers oil t Magley and Lester Baughman of this i J city are the candidates. BIRTH OF SON • Friends have received announcement ■ ■ of the birth of their second son. Ron ■ . aid, December 11, to Mr. and Mr-, r Charles L. Archbold, of Cleveland. O. Mm. Arciilmld was formerly Mis< Erin • Bubo of this city, — —

J l ''J B/./ Y ° Ur Earnin « C ‘P»«ity 1. f "o Th u - Tl Manar Saving Abilhj,, if you can t increase your income, y ou ’ ’ can become just as well oft if you will only adopt the plan of making every dollar go farther. ■ 1 * • t. Il von want to learn the philosophy of saving, begin by pap ‘ ronizing our complete, up-to-date loud market. If you can mv« a |>eiiny or two on each item you buy every day. you can m the real savings we make lor you in a month s time. We Profit by Helping You to Economize Wr help you reduce the cost of living. Start trading here ' . j t<x!av Make this vour rtqular marketing place. 1 I 20 lbs. granulated sugar at SI.OO For every $2.00 order of groceries • Lenox soap, 7 for . . . . t ofc [ 'Bulk starch, original price ;>c lb. now 4c lb., 4 lbs. at 15c Crackers original price 8c lb. now Lutz & Schraun Catsup, original price 10c now .... <) c Pure French olive oil, original price 25c bottle now . . 23c Runkel’s Cocoa, original price 10 md 25c now . 9c and 23c Mince meat “none such” original price 10c now . ... 9c Matches, original price 5c bx. now 4c or 4 bxs. for • • 15c Broken rice, originan price 8c per lb. nowg c Citron, original price 40c per lb now 3q c Lemon Peel and orange Peel, original price 30c lb. now 20c Cash paid for Country Produce. ’27c paid for first class butter in pound prints. Headquarters for Christmas candies. 1 lb. free with every 10 lbs. purchased. THE CASH GROCERY’ We Sell Eastern Oklahoma Land | What was known as the Indian Reserve, in Muskogee, Okmulgee and Mclntosh Counties. We have 40 inches rain fall, our lands are level, fertile and close to railroads, plenty of oil and gas. We have just come back from there, we stand ready and willing to back up any and all statements we make on our Oklahoma land because we know what we are talking about Wc raise com, oats, wheat, alfalfa, milo. maze, kafer corn, cotton cow-peas, jieanuts and all kinds and varities of fruits. Although this was an off year, corn made from 25 to 60 bushels to the acre, oats from 45 to 75 bushels to acre wheat 30 to 50 bu. and cotton from $45. to $75. per acre. All we ask is for you to make a trip with us and invesi tigate for yourself and you will be more than pleased. If interested come and see us at Decatur, or write us and we will see you. Excursion rates every day in the | week. We also have a large list of local lands for sale. D. F''- Leonard Decatur, Ind. Oilice Opposite Interurban Station

i roll SAl.E—Six-rooinvd reaide&ce on North Eighth Mtrvot. A good fifty. ’ ilvo barrel extern aud city water, j I‘lvnty of good fruit. Sell ut a bargain* i if sold aooii. Inquire of W. \V. Me- t Qu<-eii. 'phone I on T line. SHU ‘ ————— -■

1 n / Christmas Reduction Sale We have only a small stock of house slippers left fur the Chi istmas trade and in order to move these out we are [Putting a special price on these slipper. n] P ‘^ e,,s * an an( l Black Slippers •ti.oO and $1.75 values now go at #1.35 I uln s tnr trimmed slippers in assorted colors $1.50 values now go at #1.25 Hear Skin Leggins at SI.OO PEOPLES 7 GERKE

SCAIcS fgh sale I have for eale one Augldih- ' il* will weigh up to 30 Iba. Good a u> w. A Itargain for Home one. Fred Kolur. lud. I