Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 123, Decatur, Adams County, 25 May 1914 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday By - TOE tECATUt DEMOCRAT COMFANY LEW G. ELL.INGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates. Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $6.00 Per Month, by mail 26 cents Per Year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the poetoffiee in Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. ERA OF GOOD TIMES: in the minds of those who study and read condition of the business und read conditions of the business world, there is no doubt but that this perous era of its history. The following from a dispatch from New York, is of interest along that line, coming from one of the world's greatest business men: "The country is entering on a new era of big business, according to the address of Judge E. H. Gary, chairman of the board of directors of the United States steel corporation at 1 the annual meeting of the American iron and steel institute today. "As ' read the signs of the times," said Judge Gary, "there is a well developed sentiment throughout the country in favor of giving busfaess a fair chance. I said six months ago that in my opinion we were approaching the door of prosperity. Do not forget that we are six months nearer tliat door. There are some favorable things to be considered. In the first place, we turn to the year's crops—that is something that cannot be taken away even bv politicians.” k Samuel Hanna senior member of the firm of Hanna-Breckenridge at Fort Wayne, who failed several months ago. is in jail charged with forgery and other crimes. It will be remembered that the Herald gave this concern as one of the arguments against democratic prosperity. Th" confession of Hanna's secretary show that the most of the manipulating wsus dene during Taft's administration end schemes and plans used were wild indeed. We doubt if he could have gotten by with his Ideas very long under any conditions. He who sows must reap and one who commits . < rime to keep his business going will not flourish long, for each forgery hat to be larger than the previous one. Mr. Hann's acts might have, it is claimed, been the cause of < los itiK several banks tn northern Indiana but surely such an occurence conic not have been charged by reasonable persons to any administration of tin guveruuieuL Hay wax selling io Fort Wayne Wednesday at $lB and $!• per t« according to the Fort Wayne news papers. The attention of the Hun Charles R. lame is called to the hay market, as it was this same Charins

"IMPERIAL” SHOWING STRAW HATS Totally different braids and shapes Panamas Bankoks Sennits Yeddo’s $2.00 to $5.00 SEE SOUTH WINDOW iit'ir THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

R. that spoke to the effect of the democratic free trade upon the price of farm products when he accepted the republican uomitiutiou for congressman of this district. Canadian hay was going to flood the American markets and bring the price of the native product down to a figure that would make it unprofitable to produce it; at least that is what Lamtold the farmers, and what other republicans are trying to make the public believe. Corn sold at from 72 to 75 cents per bushel. —Columbia City Pout. If you read Samuel Blythe's inter view with President Wilson printed in this week Saturday Evening Post we are sure you will agree with us that he is a man of high and splendid Ideas who can safely he trusted to do the square thing with Mexico or with any other natiod. I DOINGS IN SOCIETY j WEEK’S CALENDAR. Saturday. Christian Pastry Sale —Pennington & Lichtle Meat Market. Jesse Selletneyer was most completely surprised last evening for his twenty-ninth birthday anniversary. His arrival home at six o'clock last evening was delayed by his yousin, Albert Selletneyer, who was very attentive to him, and succeeded in charming him so much that he did not arrive home until all the guests had assembled there. The surprise was complete tn all ways. Mrs. Sellemeyer arranged a very tempting six i o’clock dinner and the guest of honor j was seated at the largest of five tables, the centerpiece of which was a fine birthday cake with twenty-nine candles. Others seated here were Albert Selletneyer. Frances Dugan and Fannie Prisinger. Other guests who were given places at other tables were Mr. and Mrs. Avon Burk. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Vail. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Case. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse J. Helm, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce I’atterson. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dailey. Dr. and Mrs. 8. P. Hoffman and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Loch of Fort Wayne. Mr. Sellemeyet was given a fine kodak from the guests which was much appreciated as was the set of pictures, of her own self, nicely framed, from his little daughter. .Martha, and a diamond stud. With a setting from one of her rings, from his wife. Progressive games were played after dinner and music and other amusements were enoy ed. The Misses Marie Brink and Marie Hartman of Fort Wayne arrived today for a week-end visit here with friends. The Blue Bird Bunch of five little girls took their baskets of good things for a picnic dinner and had a trip to the Dorwin farm at Monmouth where they had a fine time. They left on the 11:39 cur. The Bunch comprises Helen Dugan. Ruth Baumgartner, Dorothy Smith. Helen Stephenson and Rtt'h Hubbard. A social farewell party of the Weak was the tea given hy Miss Frances Dugan, of the high school faculty, at •he home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. C*. A. Dugan yesterday afternoon from f to 5 o'clock. Tlie thirty seven grad fates, the high school faculty an perin I ten dent C. E. Spaulding and Mrs Spaulding, with Miss Bertha Heller.

of Indianapolis were the guests. Miss • Frances poured (he tea and site was assisted in serving by the Misses Bessie Davis, Nola Bryan. Gretchen Slutter, Dorothy and Helen Dugan. In . strumental and vocal music contributed to tlie pleasure, and the gcxid lime was later changed to the outdoor setting, where several who had cameras took many group pictures to treasure as mementoes of one of the Very pleasing social affairs of the dosing week of school. Roses and ferns were used in the decorations of the home. W. J. Myers, the venerable test her of the advanced men's Bible class of the Methodist Sunday school for many years, was given a happy surprise last evening. The party was arranged by l.is wife and children and guests were the members of the class, and otiier relatives, neighbors, the minister the Rev. D. T. Stephenson and wife, and Sunday School Superintendent C. L. Walters and wife. Thursday was Mr. Myers' seventy-fifth birth anniversary and the event was celebrated by a reunion of the children—Rev. Hunter I Myers, Bloomington. 111.; Mrs. Robert I Harding. Fort Wayne; Mrs. Rollo Pifer and daughters, Alice and Isabel; Mrs. Emery J. Wilson and daughter. Mary Jane. Cleveland, Ohio. Therefore Mr. Myers was not looking for a further celebration as he sat resting in his chair last evening, and was much surprised when the fifty or more >»m» in unannounced. Daniel Sprang wa« in charge of a musical program, as follows: quortet."*My Heavenly Father Watcheth Over .Me.” Dr. and Mrs. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Walters; comic duet, "What is Love?" Dr. and Mrs. Thomas; trio, Mesdames B. J. Rice, P. B. Thomas and C. L. Walters. Mrs. Robert Harding arranged several interesting guessing contests, and after the delicious refreshments there was a song service, the old familiar songs being given. Speeches were also given by the Sunday school members. Rev. Stephenson in tiehalf of the guests presented Mr. Myers with x fine gold-headed umbrella, and Mr. Myers responded to tux speech, with n talk of appreciation. Tlie evening was very delightful. Mrs. Rollo Piter and daughter, Alice, of Dayton, Ohio, went to South Bend today to join Iter husband in attending the dedication of a new church. The daughter. will remain for a week. Robert Harding will come by auto frtim Ft. Wayne to get Mrs. Harding and her sister. Mrs. Emery J Wilson and daughter. Mr. Wilson will return to Cleveland tomorrow, going from Fort Wayne. — o FUNERAL OF CALVIN WINCH. Thy funeral ot Calvjn Winch, the former Adatns county man. was held this afternoon at 1:39 o'clock from tlie residence in Fort Wayne. Many Decatur and Adams county relatives attended. The pall bearers were: Dr. Miles Porter, Jr.; Dr. Weaver, James Porter, Page Yarnelle, Qr. f’hareis Beall and Charles Bell. Interment will lie at Lindenwood. IS VERY LOW Mrs. John .Everett returned last evening from Grand Rapids. Mich., where site was at the bedside of Mrs. Watts. Rhe is very low and it is believed thnt she will never recover She is thought to be partially paralysed. MAKES NO IMPROVEMENT. .Mrs. Joint Everett of this city returned to her home yesterday afternoon after a several days visit at Grand Rapids with the Fred Bouse family, being called there by the serious illness of Mrs. T. W. Watts, who for the past winter lias made her home with her daughter, Mrs Bouse. The condition of Mrs. Watts is stiii unimproved, some days n little improvement is noticed while on other days a change for the worse conies. The relatives and physicians have given up all hope of her recovery. * ■ ■■ _ . a. .... TO ENTER SCHOOL A large number of the graduates from tlie Decatur high school will li'sve soon, the greater number a week from Monday, to enter sclt iol In preparation for* teaching next fall. They nrn Gladys McMillen, Lucile White to Muncie; Ruth Layso, Irma Houk. Harriet Wilder. Caroline. Ger her. Winona* Grace Butler, Frances and Bather Zerklc. Lulu Brown. An Kola. MEN WANTED. Mott and teams to work on grading streets tn Decatur* Apply to Julius Maugk at once. U«tt3 — c— ■ i HPBCTAL OPPORTUNITY for men I with previous expertonro hi Indus- I trial Life inaurano work. Accident . and Health Insurance, monthly pay i unnt». Address promptly Nationri ’ ( usually Company. Detroit. Mich. <

THEN AND NOW Is Subject Selected by Rev. Benjamin Borton for Memorial Sermon FOR THE SOLDIERS Service Will Be Held at Christian Church Sunday Morning The annual memorial services for the departed soldiers, and a special sermon for them and the cause they represent, will be given sutidny morning at 9:30 o’clock at the Christian church. The committees were busy today in decorating the church with flags and bunting and flowers, and all honor will be shown. The pastor. Benjamin Borton has selected for his sermon tomorrow. the subject “Then and Now.” The choir lias arranged tor special music for the occasion and a fitting tribute will be paid. The G A. R. and W. R. C. will attend in a body and it is understood that other orders will also be represented THE COURT NEWS Organization of Old Interurban Stockholders Ask Reduction of Price OF THE SALE And Thirty Days’ Extension —Have Plans to Buy and Build South John Koenig. representing the reorganization of the old stockholders of the interurban company, appeared before Special Judge O'Rourke and at time of going to press was arguing the motion tor the extension of the time of sale to thirty ddys. asking a reluct loti of tlie minimum price to $150.uo and the deposit to SSOOO. They promised to buy in the road .ind begin southern extension at once. The receiver and ujortage holders arued against the reduction of the price. At the sheriff's sale this afternoon. Jacob Neulmuser of French township, bought the C. G. Egley residence in Berne for $3379.55. Tlie First National Bank bought tlie i*. A. Neui nscliwander macadam road bonds of $7120 at a premium of $46.98. The road is in Wabash township. Real estate transfers: John Reed to Robert J. Mann, rent estate in Root township. $3,100. Deputy Sheriff Kelley and Joe Colchin left this morning with Henry Schwarts, a imtient who will lie committed to the Easthnven Insane Asylum at Richmond A marriage license was granted to Chester Vaughn Millikan, born August 6. 1866, commercial teacher, son of Mlles Monroe Millikan, to wed Cora Phoebe Schug, tear her, born July 19. 1886. daughter of Philip Schug of Berne. Mrs. Christcna Kuntz qualified a< administratrix of the’estate of Edward Louis KunU. giving »2.000 Ixind. Thnre was a verdict of $45 and a foreclosure und order of sulci in tlie mechanic's Hen case of Edward J. Garrison against Nellie J. Kapp, which wax heard this muruing by Special Judge Merryman, of Decatur.—Bluffton Planner. Coroner D. it. Clark this afternoon filed ills verdict In two deaths. He lound that lipa I Rex came to her death April 20, from septic poisoning due to a criminal operation to produce abortion xald operation lining caused by an unknown person. He found that Marie Raver. Inlant. died Muy 1 from convulsions und umbilical h<*morrage.* TRUST MEN MEET. Several of the men interested in th" new Trust company met last evening in the J. W. Teeple office hut noth Ing d.-finlte was ac-complislced Mr. James P.upel. of Bryetit, who la bc-lfind I the vn'.vcment wilt be hen- to apend I tin greater psrt of uei* week, to wotk out ike plate more ialiy. I

AT THE CHURCHES REFORMED CHURCH. 9:3o—Sunday School. Lesson: Luke 17:1-10. 10:30—German service, Text. Eccl. 1:17. True Wisdom and how it is acquired. 6:45—C. E. meeting. Topic. 'Hie Christian Meaning of Recent Events. Pa. 11:1-7. 7:3o—English service. Text. Gal. •• 7-8. Sowing and Reaping. LUTHERAN CHURCH. English service 10:00. Text 1 Tim. 6-20 "Keep That Which is Committed to Thy Trust. I l' ls being tlie 22nd anniversary of the Walther League, the sermon will bin keeping with tlie day, and is in tended especially for the young people. Ladioe' Aid Friday. ■ ■ o— —————- ST. MARY’S CHURCH. Low Mass 7:30. High Mass 10 00. All Knights of Columbus will attend this mass. Christain Dextrine 2:00. Vespers and Benediction 2:30. Father Seimetz. Pastor. o_ EVANGELICAL CHURCH. Sunday School at 9:30. S. E. Cramer, Supt. 'Preaching at 10:30 and 7:30. Morning Subject: ‘'Growing it: Grace.” Evening Subject: “The Glory of Christ.” Y. P. A. at 6:4s—Neoma Cramer, leader. Prayer and song service Wednesday evening. Male quartet will >iug at the evening service. A welcome to the public- to attend these services. Quarterly me e ting next Sunday. J. H. RILLING, Pastor. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9:15 Sunday School. 6:30 Christian Endeavor. There will be no preaching on ac count of the absence of the Rev. Gletser who is attending Hie minister ial meeting in Chicago. - -o UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH. Sabbath School 9:3v. Roy Muuuua Supt. Prayer and Class service 10:30. ed ley John Keracofe. Junior C. E. 2:09. Cleland Hall. Supt. Senior C. E. 6:45. Ben Hoagland President. The pastor will lie at Cnion Chap- 1 in Uie evening service. Owing to Ins alxiencs*. Rev. It. N. Bal! and his pro pie will worship with the C. B. congregation. Rev. Ball will preach at 7:30. We extend a welcome to all .■ . rervices. L. W. LOVE. Pastor. • o— ————— FIRST METHODIST CHURCH. 9:15 a. m.—Sunday Sc hool. 10:30 a. m. -Monuug worship S. r mon by the Pastor Theme: * Amos' Idea of Life." 2:00 p. in. -Junior L-ague. 6:30 p. m.—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m. Evening Worship. Sermon hy the I “as tor Therm-: "A Renewed Life." A hejirty welcome for all. D T. STEPHENSON. Pastor, ■ ■ 1111 u ' BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday School at 9: 10. Preaching Se rvices at |9:8o.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given, tliat l>ni. will lie reccdv.qi by the Board of 1 < i:ni«>ioners ol Adams county. Indiana, at their June session on Monday, June 1. 1914 iur 'he following'supplies for u al tice county it, urinary: Groeerire. Dry Goods. Hare m ' h-t iing H»_» Tedder. Mower tfid-' delivery liav rake, >Uy ladder* 49 red «dar fence iXMts, spray pump I Bidders wd| bt expected to fu: i»U niditiunal goods if needed at th«" prk I • » stipulated in their bids. CHRIST EICHER, D J. DILLING. WILLIAM REPPERT Board of c'omaneslouers. Ad n»» Att.st -t. H. BA LT ZELL Auditor. . '• 39 0 - - -1 - Democrat Wants Ads P-av.