Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 307, Decatur, Adams County, 30 December 1913 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT ‘ -..'.y— fc - J c ubliah«d Every Evening Except f Sunday by v THE. DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM c JOHN H. HELLER t Subscription Rates J Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Ver Month, by mail »..25 cents Per Year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on t application. 1 Entered at the postofflee in Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. 0 DOINGS IN SOCIETY |' WEEK'S SOCIAL LIST. Monday Huth Circle—Mrs. Ulen Baker. Tuesday. St. Vincent de Paul—Mrs. Charles N. Christen. New Year's Resolution. Resolved. That: "If there be any kindness that 1 can show to any fellow being, let me not de- . ter or neglect it, for 1 shall not pass this way again.” This old Quaker saying is not high-sound-ing, but it appeals to me as a good serviceable working plan for every day in the year. i,'id for all the years—just to be kind to everybody. Being only human, we often think we are too busy to stop and help some tired wayfarer over a hard place, too preoccupied to turn aside and say the helpful words that will brighten the past for some discouraged toiler. Pertiaps remembering that we shall not pass this way again may help us to do with free hearts these little kindnesses that cost so little time and effort but radiate so much happiness along the way.—J. W. 8.. District of t'o- - lumbia, in Woman’s Home Companion. I Miss Minnie Orvis was a pleasing I hostess yesterday when she entertained Mrs. W. 1.. McMillen and Mrs. Martha Kimball of Fort Wayne and their' mother, Mrs. Bracken, of Brookville. The holiday at the Willis Magner home soutli of the city was a delight-

To--Day We Inaugurated Our January Clearance Sale Os Mens and Young Mens Clothing This sale will eclipse all previous ones. Our stocks are larger than at the end of any previous season due to the warm weather throughout November and December If you have any clothing needs you cannot afford to let this sale go by without snapping up some of the splendid bargains we’re offering in Suits and Overcoats. Now You Can Purchase At $9.75 Suit and Overcoat worth $12.50 and $15.00 At 12.45 “ “ “ “ • 16.50 “ 18.50 At 15.00 “ “ “ “ 20.00 “ 22.50 At 5.75 7.50 “ 10.00 Boys Suits and Overcoats 1-3 Off All furnishings at greatly reduced Prices THE MYERS-DAILEY CO.

ful one. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Gil- ! pen and family and Mr. and Mrs. Earl ( Roudenbush and family ate turkey 1 with them. 1 ——— i The Henry Krick family circle was i complete when all the children and ) their families came home to spend the day. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Dolch and daughter, Ruth, 1 Toledo, Ohio; Mrs. Dallas Butler and < children and the Misses Josephine J Krick and Geraldine Cross, Fort i Wayne; John Parrish and family, George and Frank Krick and families, and Virgil Krick, Columbus, Ohio, be- ; sides those at home, Miss Agnes and < Master Walter Krick. 1 The members of the late Judge . Studabaker's family who are here at tliis time had a delightful reunion ' Satrday at the old homestead east of the city, when Mr. and Mrs. A. D. 1 Suttles entertained at dinner and lunch. Among the party were Judge Vesey, Mrs. Sarah Vesey. Margaret, Catherine and David Vesey, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Vesey, Mr. and Mrs. Will Vesey, jr., Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Max, Mobile, Ala; Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Edwards, Liepsic, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Burton Niblick, Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith entertained at supper for Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Chilson. Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. M. V. B. Archbold, Mr, and Mrs. J. S. Nelson. Ft. Wayne were entertained in a pleasing way at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Murphy, in this city. Mrs. Rozille of Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. H. A. Wolsiffer of Defiance, 0.. returned home this morning after a visit here with the Sisters of St. Agnes. Glen Staker returned last evening to bls home at Bluffton after spending the week-end with Kenyon Walters. He came over last week to play with the Bluffton team in its game with Decatur. Miss Bessie Johnson of Van Buren is here for a visit with the Misses Electa Baltzell and Gladys Graham. The girls were all students at the Angola Tri-State college. Eugene Bremerkamp has invited a number of friends to be his guests this ' evening at a party. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Wilhelm, assisted by Miss Josie Mumma. entertained I

Sunday in honor of Homer E. Kern, Charles Dohner, Paul Heinze of Elk hart. Those present were Misses Frances Gaffer, Luella Conrad, Minnie Kukelhan, Hattie Kern, Naomi Van Camp, Harold Ulmer, Fred Kukelhan, Will Gause of Willshire, Ohio. Mrs. Charles Biederwolf and Mrs. E. H. Kilbourne of Fort Wayne were entertained over Sunday at the U. Deininger home, returning home this morning. Mr .and Mrs. S. S. Magley of Monmouth entertained at a four-course dinner last evening at 6 o’clock for Mrs. Magley's uncle, J. R. Peoples, and his granddaughter, Miss Naomi, of Ayr, N. D. Other guest/ were Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Peoples, John Peoples and family and S. E. Brown and family. Mr. Peoples and granddaughter will return to Ayr next Monday. Mr. and Mrs. E. Woods of West Monroe street are entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Polhemus of Fort Wayne and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Woods of Warsaw. Another happy holiday reunion rtf the Studabaker family will be Tuesday at the home of Judge Vesey at Fort Wayne. Those from here who will go are Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick and daughter,Helen ; Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Suttles, Mrs. O. P. Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. Burton Niblick. The Misses Ella and Huldah Mutschler entertained a party of friends at dinner last evening. Covers were laid for the following: Lydia Kirsch. Pearl Purdy, Golda Gay, Neva Brandyberry, Effie Miller, Earl Colter, Ben Schroyer and Charles Brodbeck. Miss Flora Peters of Fort Wayne was entertained Saturday evening by Miss Effie Miller and Sunday by Miss Agnes Sellemeyer. A Christmas dinner and supper that escaped mention heretofore were given at the Peter Zeser home south of the city, and much enjoyed by the following guests: The Andrew and Charles Zeser families and Mrs. Ed Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Dan Niblick of this city will be among those in attendance at the wedding of Mrs. Niblick's sister. Miss Matilda Henneford, and Mr. Frank McFarren of Bluffton. The wedding will take place Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock at the i home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Henneford, at Bluffton, and will be witnessed only by the I brothers and sisters of the couple.

They will reside in Bluffton where Mr. i McFarren is employed as manager of the cloak and suit department of the Leader store. The family of Mrs. Fanie Paterson will have a reunion on New Year’s . day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Heller. Those who will be guests at the dinner will be Mrs. Fannie Peterson and daughter, Elizabeth; the famHies of J. S. Peterson. W. A. Lower, John C. Magley and Cal Peterson. Miss Lewton will entertain the members of her Sunday school class, which is taught by Mrs. J. J. Helm, on ■ New Year’s day at her !/>me on Tenth street Robert Manlove returned today to his home at Covington, Ky., after a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hensley. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Johnston delightfully entertained a company of relatives and friends at a 6 o’clock dinner Sunday evening in honor of ' Mrs Johnston’s cousins, whom she had not seen for thirteen years, they being Mr. and Mrs. John Overly: also ' Mr. Frank Overly, all of Warren. O. ! Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Abe ' Whitright, sr.; Mr. and Mrs. James ' Ross and son, Gerald: Mr. and Mrs. 8. E. Whitright and children, Naomi and Charles: Mr. and Mrs. Abe Whit--1 right, jr.; Mr. and Mrs. John Overly and Mr. Frank Overly, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Johnston, in the even--1 Ing they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. 1 Charles Railing and daughters, Na- ’ oml, Laura and Leone, of Lima, Ohio; ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Joel Reynolds, daughter, Bereneta, and Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn Roes. Conversation, and music by Mrs. Reynolds’ daughter, Berenta, was 1 greatly enjoyed, as was also a warble by Mr. Johnston. At the meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul society with Mrs. Charles N. t Christen Tuesday evening, instead of the regular time, Wednesday after1 noon, the annual election of officers 1 will be held. The Irvin Acker family had their 1 annual holiday reunion at the parental home on First street Sunday, twenty- ’ two members of the family enjoying 1 the day's pleasures which included the ' deliciouh dinner at noon. The Sam ’ Acker family, and Mrs. Ella Brown. ’ of Geneva: the C. M. Myers family of 1 near Preble. Mr. and Mrs. Milo Black ’ of Indianapolis. Paul and Fred Myers, L are at home from the state university, , at Bloomington, were included in the circle. Another Christmas reunion which escaped uarlier mention was the very , enjoyable one at the C. C. Sheets home. At noon a bountiful dinner was spread in which the table groan ed with good things. The afternoon was spent in music and conversation. Those who enjoyed it were: Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Sheets and sons, Don, Harold and True, and daughter. Florence: Mr. and Mrs. William Elzey, Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Shackley and daughters, Fern and Georgia: Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Grimes, and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Elzey and son. Clyde. In the evening they were joined by Mrs. Sheets’ cousins. Elmer and Author Chase, of Eaton. Indiana; also Velma and Naomi and Clyde Butler, and Mr. and Mrs. ‘ R. H. White and sons, Noll, Mlles and Farvel Bender. The beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maiiand at St. John's was the scene of good cheer yesterday when they entertained at a Christmas party. There was a splendid Christmas tree and a Santa Claus appeared during the course of the day, and distributed candies and nuts and good things to the party. Dinner and supper were served the company at grci| long tables, loaded with the richest and best things of the larder. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koenemann and children. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gerke and children of this city: laiwrence Koenemann and family. Fort Wayne: and the William Schroeder. William Kaiser and Conrad Droege families. Fine music was furnished hy Luella Matland, pianist, and Herman Mailand, violinist. AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Good attendance and Interest marked all the service* yesterday. The Bible school was one of the largest of the year and exceeded the attendance of the Bunday before, thus disproving the claim tint children cease attending Bible school as noon as Christmas Is over. The classes of G. T. Burk and Mrs. A. D. Aartmkn Ind J. E. Anderson showed a marked Improvement In the number present. The minister took up the subject of New Year resolutions and showed how these are closely related to vows of olden time He commended good vows if kept, but pointed to a hotter plan which Jehovah established, ol complying with the covenants of Je- , GoVith. * | •. » . «SM — w .4S. I

Weekly or Monthly Payments in the Several Classes of Christmas Savings Clubs for 50 Weeks Amount to be Paid Weekly or Amount to be Paid Weekly or Amount to be Paid Weekly or “iy inCta 5 for 50 Monthly in Class 2 for 50 MontMy tn Ctas f or 50 Weeks Starting at Weeks Starting at Weeks Start ng at Small Amount Small Amount Small Amount Weekly Monthly Weekly Monthly Weekly Monthly Dec. 29 .05 Oec. 29 .02 Dec. 29 .01 Total .05 Total ,92 Tulal .01 Jun. 5 .10 Jan. 5 - 04 Jan ' 5 12 .15 1'- - 06 16 - 03 ' " .» 0 19 .OS 19 .04 26 *25 26 .10 26 .05 Total .70 Total 28 Total .11 F e b, 2 .30 Feb. 2 .12 Feb. 2 .06 9 .35 9 - 14 9 107 jg 40 16 .16 .08 23 *45 23 .18 23 .09 Total 1.50 Total .60 ' Total <3O March 2 .50 Mar. 2 .20 Mar. 2 .10 9 .55 9 .22 - 9 .11 16 .60 16 «2< 16 .12 23 .65 23 .26 23 .13 30 .70 30 .28 30 .14 Total 3.00 Total 1.20 Total .go April 6 .75 April « -30 April 6 .15 13 .80 13 .32 13 .16 20 .8b 30 .34 20 .17 27 .90 27 .36 27 .18 Total 3.30 Total 1.32 - Total .66 May 4 .95 May 4 - 88 May 4 - 19 11 1.00 11 - 40 11 «20 18 1.05 18 .42 18 .21 25 1.10 25 .44 25 .22 Total 4:10 Total 1.64 Total .88 June 1 1.15 June 1 -46 June 1 .23 8 1 20 S .48 8 .24 15 1.25 15 .50 15 .24 22 1.30 22 .52 22 .26 29 1 35 29 .54 29 .27 » Total 6.25 Total 2.50 Total 1.25 July 6 1.40 July 6 .56 July 6 .28 13 1.45 13 .58 13 .29 20 1.50 20 .60 20 .30 27 1.55 27 .62 27 .31 Total 5.90 Total 2.36 Total 1 18 Aug. 3 1.60 Aug. 3 .64 Aug. 3 .32 10 1.65 10 .66 10 .33 17 1.70 17 .68 17 .34 24 1.75 24 .70 24 .35 31 1.80 31 .72 31 .36 Total 8.50 Total 3.40 Total I.;# Sept. 7 1.85 Sept. 7 .74 Sept. 7 .37 14 1.90 14 .76 14 .38 21 1.95 21 .78 21 .39 28 '2.00 28 .80 28 .40 Total 7.70 Total 3.08 Total 1.54 Oct. 5 2.05 Oct. 5 .82 Oct. . 5 .41 12 2.10 12 .84 12 .42 19 2.15 19 .86 19 .43 26 2.20 26 .88 26 .44 Total 8.50 Total 3.40 Total 1.7# Nov. 2 2.25 Nov. 2 .90 Not. 2 .45 9 2.30 9 .92 9 .46 16 2.35 16 .94 16 .47 23 2.40 13 .96 23 .48 30 2.45 30 .98 30 .49 Total 11.75 Total 4.70 Total 2 35 Dec. 7 2.50 Dec. 7 100 Dec. 7 .50 Total 2.50 Total 1.00 Total .50 Total payments for 50 Total payment for 50 Total payment for 50 You may reverse the order of pay- You may reverse the order of pay- You may reverse the order of payments, starting witli large amount ments, starting with large amount ments, starting with large aniAunt and ending with payment of 5 cents, and ending with payment of 2 cents, and ending with payment of 1 cent. You may join class 50 and pay 50c each week for 50 weeks, making a tot» 1 of 525, plus 3 per cent interest per Annum. You may join class 100 and pay SI.OO each week for 50 weeks, making a total of $->O. plus 3 per cent interest per Annum. OLD ADAMS COUNTY BANK

Fort Wayne & Springfield Ry. Company. TIME TABLE. Northbound. Cars learn Decatur at G:&0, 8:30, 11:30, 2:30, 5:30, »:3u; arrlvo at FV»rt Wayne at 6:53, 9:40, 12:40, 1:40, «;40 and 10:40. Southbound. Lave Fort Wayne at 7:00, 10:00, 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 11:00; arrive in De catur at 8:10; 11:10; 2:10; 6:108:10; 12:10. Connection* are made at Fort Wayne with the Ft. Wayne 4k North ern Indiana Traction Co., The Toledo * Chicago Interurban Railway Company, The Ohio Electric, and Indiana Union Traction Company; alio w'th (he I'enneylvanla, Wabash. Nickle riate, L. 8. 4k M. 8., C- H 4k J), and G. it. 4k 1. railroads. Freight Service. Freight aervice con lists of one train each way dally; Leaving Decatur at 8:00 a. m., and returning, leaving Fort Wayne at 18:00 m. This enabled shippers to telephone order* and receive ehipmenta promptly. W- H. FLEDDERJOI4ANN, General Manager, . . Decatur,ind. O' FOUND— Pair of silver rimmed spectacloH, Saturday, corner of Ist. j and Madison street, by John Ever ett. Owner can get unine ut tlilaj offee. y i Nice blooming plants, cut Howers' and goldfish for Christmas at the) grneahousa. Orders should bo placed early tor cut flowers.—Moees Green-’ house Co.

| LOST—Brown muff. Pleaso return to Mrs. Rebecca Eady at the St rale Racket store. soot 3 LOST—Pocketbook containing n sum of money. Finder, please return to , thia office and receive reward. 291tf I - UM • I * * I Cabbage lb 3c Spanish onions lb 7c 1 Sweet potatoes lb 3c ' Oranges 25 and 30c doz , Swiss cheese lb 25c Limburger cheese lb 25c spaghetti with tomato sau- • ce 10-15 and 25c Pineapple 20 and 25c can . lerfection bread 5 andlOc , Extra bacon lb 22c Jello aH flavors 10c Chilli sauce 15c Ripe Olives 35c Cranberries qt 10c Candy 10 to 25c Mushroons 25c lobster 25c Home made sour krout 15c qt. Pienty of good country butWe pay cash or trade lor produce butter 18c to 27c. eggs 28 cents

DEMOCRAT WANT ADS PAY B G. > STAR GROCERY f. —— _ - Naval Oranges doz. 20c Sweet Potatoes lb. 3c Cabbage lb. 3c Shelled pop corn box 5c Jell'O all flavors 10c Tapicoca 10c Sliced Pineapple 10c Queen olives qt. 25c Seeded raisins 12c New English walnuts 25c Dried sweet corn 10c Baking mollasi** 10c Mince meat 10c Maple syrup 25c Will Johns,