Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 186, Decatur, Adams County, 8 August 1914 — Page 2

D AILY DEMOCRAT Fublloh«4 Bv«ry Kvtnlnf l«c«pt Sunday By TIE 3ECATUB DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G, ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rats*, Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 16 00 Per Month, by mall 26 cents Per Year, by mall 12.60 Single Coplee 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice In Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. .. ” ti ii DOINGS IN SOCIETY | ‘= aotMxxxmnrro.Ai a ■ ■■■» liimi-'-WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday. W. C. T. U.—Mrs. B. J. Rice. Afternoon Club—Mrs. Minnie Holthouse. Wednesday. German Reformed Aid —Mrs. Henry Knapp. _ j Friday. Mite Society—Mrs. James Stults. “Labor for this life as if thou wert to live forever. And for the other as if thou wert to die tomorrow.” An error was made in reporting a social time at the Jonas Fisher home, it should have been Mrs. Jesse Williams instead of Mrs. ,}Vill Williams who assisted Mrs. Fisher. i» ♦ , I I » ■ . < Mrs. James Stults will entertain the Mite society of ttii Methodist church Friday afternoon. The Willing Workers class, of the' Calvary Evangelical Sunday School, met at the home of their teacher, Mrs. E. W. Jackson, on last Wednesday afternoon. An interesting business period followed the devotional part of the class president. Miss Gertrude Shifferly. Roll call showing five members present and two absent. Monthly dues amounting to 53 cents. $5.63 were also handed to the treasurer, same being one-half of the profits of the social held by the Y oung men and young ladies classes, of which each received one-half. The whole amount being $11.26. Some plans (both socially and financially) were discussed and disposed of to the satisfaction of all present. The annual election of officers was held: President, Miss \ ora Mitch; Vice-president, Miss Bertha Barrone; Secretary, Miss Wildas Shifferly; Treasurer, Miss Gertrude Shifferly; Class organist, Miss Bessie Lichenberger. The social committee includes, Bertha Barrone, Vora Mitch and Lola Drake. A monologue was then given by Mrs. E. W. Jackson and by drawing names, a reading will be given by Bertha Barrone at the next meeting which will be held on the first Wednesday in September, at 2:30 p. m. A special invitation was given the mothers of the girls in the class to which Mrs. J. W. Shifferly and Mrs. J. Barrone responded. Mrs. Walter Koos was present as a guest. A two course luncheon was served for the ladies in the house, and the little folks present, were entertained and cared for by Miss Fay Jackson with lunch served on the shady lawn. —Contributed.

SON IS BORN. Richard Kenneth is the name of the fine ten pound son born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parrish. This is their first born. Mrs. Parrish was formerly Miss Adda Yocum.

NOW All Straw Hats Up To $3. Your Choice for a M I I THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

COMMANDER OF GERMAN TROOPS ORDERS ATTACK I (CONTINUE® FROM PAGE ONE) with all nations and desire so to continue.” Paris, France, Aug. B—(SpecialB—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The British expedition was planned by the English and French war office in a conference held in London Wednesday, but the news that the soldiers were coming was rigidly suppressed. It was admitted at the war office that the troops are only an advance guard and that England has already commanded enough ships to rush an army of 100,000 across the channel. Washington. D. C., Aug. S —(Special tj Daily Democrat) —The United States government will not interfere with the department of reservists who are leaving for service in the European armies even though they go by; ship loads unless they are organized or armed, the transportation department announced today. (United Press Service.) PARIS, Aug. B—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A French army of invasion at Alsac Loraine is reported to have attacked a strong fortification at Mulhousen. LONDON, Aug. B—(SpecialB—(Special to Daily Democrat b—England's army is ready to strike. British troops are being rushed across the channel Into French and Belgium. The German forces will find them waiting when the army of the Kaiser reaches Manur. England's promise to protect Belgium is being kept, by the flower of the army. Already the movement is under way and the advance guard is now in Belgium and France. Details of the expedition are being withheld, it is understood here that troops are already in the field and are composed of all branches o' the service. However the first expedition wilt be. made ■ I I . J up of regiments that showed the best in the South African war. The whereabouts of the fleet Is still an impenetrable mystery. The Daily Mail claims that it had been fighting off the Dutch coast and that 19 German vessels were sunk. Other rumors are that the Germans made a sudden dash and sunk the British crafts.

PARIS, Aug.. B—(SpecialB—(Special to Daily ' Denux-rat) —The French army of in- ■ vasion is now attacking the fortifications which guard the German stronghold of Mulhousen, 61 miles southwest of Strassburg. Following a victory over the German army at Altkilth. earlier i nthe day, the French column which set out from Belfort advanced against Mulhousen. The latter town is heavily fortified and the French advance is being opposed by a large German force. PARIS, Aug. B—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The French army has taken Artkirsch in German territory about 20 miles southwest of Belfort. It is reported that the German position was carried by storm, after a violent engagement in which both sides suffered heavy losses. This means that a French invasion of Germany is in progress. St. Petersburg, Aug. B—(SpecialB—(Special to Daily Democrat) —German and Russian cavalry are in almost constant skirmishing along the Prussian frontier, The German advance is being >;upported by mounted artillery and the Germans are destroying all buildings along the line of the frontier. A Russian raiding party burned the towns of Narsin and Illiovo in a sudden raid but were forced to fall back by a heavy German force. Vienna, Aug. B—(Special to Daily Democrat) —It is announced that an Austrian cavalry division has been sent to co-operate with the German army movement against France. Brussels, Aug. B—(SpecialB—(Special to Daily Democrat) —It is stated here that the ; German troops are in distress because ] their supplies have not come in. Belgian cavalry have cut all connections, the railroad has also been destroyed. Reports that the Belgian troops are running short of ammunition met with a prompt denial by officials. WANTED—Work on farm by the i month or year by man 36 years of age. Inquire at this office 183t3 FOUND—A ladies jacket coat. Owner may have same by calling at this office. 177t3 , LOST —Gold watch, hunters case, with I Delaval Seperator Co. fob attached. Between Eleventh and Second streets, Thursday evening. Finder please return to this office and receive a reward. ts LOST —Ladies Jacket coat, brown, cut away front, wide belt. Please return to this office, 180t3

A LONG ILLNESS Culminates in Death of Mrs. Joe Wisler, Well Known Monroe Lady THIS AFTERNOON AT 2:3s—Had Been 11l Seven Weeks of Bronchial Trouble and Complications An illness of seven weeks of bronchial trouble, fever and complications culminated in the death this afternoon at 2:35 o'clock of Mrs. Joseph Wisler. aged sixty-three, of Monroe. Mrs. Wisler was a native of Ohio but lias lived in Monroe for the past thirty years, being a prominent lady of that town. Her husband, seventy years of age, survives; also a daughter, Mrs. D. C. Brandyberry who lives at home. One daughter is deceased. Two brothers, George and John Devor residents of Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Lucinda Straum, of Benton Harbor, Michigan, are living. Funeral arrangements had not been made at time of going to press. Mrs. John Sackler Dead.

As we go to press, word reached a local undertaking firm of the death of Mrs. John Sackler, elderly lady residing two miles east and a half mile north of Hoagland at about 3 o'clock. AU HOME MEN (CONTINUES FROM PAGE ONE) umpire. From all indications a large crowd will be present but don’t forget that there is always room for one or two more. The game will be called at <1 o’clock sharp and the price of admission is 25c, SEVERAL REAL ESTATE CHANGES Erwin & Michaud, real estate dealers, have recorded several real estate changes. Zero Lewellen has purchased the Sackett land of 51% acres a mile south of Monroe, for $l5O per acre. He will build a new home there and will make the place his residence. The James Woods residence on Line street was sold to L. L., Baumgartner. Erwin & Michaud have sold their newly made residence on Eleventh street to Will Foughty for SSOO. Several other deals are also ready for announcement in the near future. o————— MARRIAGE LINCESE. The second marriage license in August was issued this afternoon to Jesse Erp farmer, born September 26, 1877, son of Arden Erp, to wed Grace Haggard, born January 27, 1889, daughter of John Haggard. The groom was married before, the marriage being dissolved by death June 2, 1912. ERROR IN BID. In yesterday's issue in giving the bid of Fred Hoffman for remodeling the building of the People's Loan & Trust Co., a typographical mistake occured in Mr. Hoffman's bid. It being $8,184.00 which should have been $8,984 00 just SBOO more. BRIDGE SUPERINTENDENTS. The board of county commissioners have named the following superintendents of the new bridges ordered: Price bridge—David D. Miller. Jimtown bridge—John Yoder. Miller bridge—Alonzo Runyon.

CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. J. E. Mann and family wish to thank their friends who so kindly aided them during the sickness, death and burial of Joseph E. Mann their husband and father. o FACTORY TAKES VACATION. The Waring Glove factory closed today noon to allow the employees a week's vacation. The factory also gets a week’s vacation at Christmas time. o — HARRY FLEMING LOW. Harry Fleming, principal of the south ward is quite low of typhoid fever. Mericans who have had their sight seeln' cut short in Europe still have au opportunity t’ see Niagary Falls on th’ road home. Miss Fawn Lippincut' has an aunt bottled in Germany.—Abe Martin.

AT THE CHURCHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 9:16 a. m. —Sunday School. 10:30 und 7; 30—Morning and evening services. Rev. F. U Snyder of Huntington will preach at these services. The Lord’s Supper will follow the morning sermon. I Y. P. A. at 6:15. Mabel Cramer Leader Special singing morning and everting services. A cordial welcome to the public. W. H. GLEISER, Pastor. c FIRST METHODIST CHURCH. 9:15 a. m. —Sunday school. 10:30 a. m. —Morning worship 7:30 p. m. Evening worship. Sermons by Rev. B. E. Parker of j First Methodist church, Richmond, Ind. ’ 6:30 —Epworth League. D. T. STEPHENSON, Pastor. - —o — LUTHERAN CHURCH. English service 10:00. Text: Math. 21, 33-46. 'Despise Not I the Mercies of God.” Ladies’ Aid, Friday. UNITED BRETHREN. Sunday School 9:15. 10:30—Public Worship. 7.3o—Evening Worship. 6:45 —Christian Endeavor. Communion in connection with the morning service. All are invited to these services. L. W. LOVE, Pastor. o CHRISTIAN CHURCH 9:30 a. m. —Bible School. Communion services. This is the only morning services and classes at II a. m. Sermon subject. “Consumers." 7:30 p. m.—Evangelistic service. Christian Endeavor has been discontinued until September. BENJ. BORTON, Pastor. o ST. MARY'S CHURCH. 7:00 —Low Mass. 9:00 —High Mass. Benediction immediately after High Mass. J. A. SEIMETZ, Pastor. BAPTIST CHURCH. 9:30 —Sunday School. Morning Worship at 10:30. Subject: Reasonablesness of Christianity. Evening services 7:30. Subject: "True Manliness.” A welcome awaits all. R. N. BALL, Pastor. o W. R. C. HOLDS MEETING. , Elects and Installs Officers to Fill Vacanies. A good many attended the W. R. , C. meeting last evening. At this time the corps’ share of the picnic and quilt money was turned into the treasury. It was thought to decide cn the markers for the deceased members at this time, but it was postponed until the next meeting night when it . was hoped more would be present. A number of new officers were elected and installed last night. Mrs. James Tumbleson. a new member was elect- ‘ cd chaplin succeeding Mrs. Dani’l Kitson who resigned to become treasurer. She took the place of treasurer succeeding Mrs. Linnie Chronister who relinquished the work on account . of ill health. Mrs. Joseph Helm was elected secretary succeeding Mrs. Rose Edington who resigned because of inability to attend. —■ o TAKE LONG AUTO TRIP. Mr. and Mrs. John Kiracofe and daughter, Juanita and his parents. Mr. and Mrs. N. I. Kiracofe and daughter, Edna of near Wren, Ohio, left at noon toeffiy by automobile for a trip to ‘ Connaught Lake, Pennsylvania. They will stop at various points in Ohio, including Wooster, where they will visit the experimental station. They expect to follow the proposed Lincoln National highway. Mr. John Kiracofe, ' who is with the Smith & Bell office 1 this city will return a week from next ' Monday, but his wife and babe will ' remain for a longer visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wood near Warren, Ohio. The trip will be a delightful one. O ' - OVERCOME BY HEAT. Lawrence Schlegel, the well known blacksmith was overcome with heat and was taken home last evening at five o'clock. He passed a bad night and was unable to sleep, but decided that he could not be kept from his work this morning. He went on dufy as usual but was forced to go home again.

August Clean-Up Sale We have left from our big July Sale a lot ol good bargains which must be closed out before our w inter stock arrives. iwi ■ GOO O

Special—s to 8c lawns, to close at 3 l-2c 20c Batiste, to close this sale ... 9c Silk Foulard 36 inch width, at a bargain, 75c value at 35c Fancy Crepes and Rice Cloths in plain and stripes worth 25c to 35c this sale 15c 1 Lot of Suits worth $16.50 to S2O. this sale $4.75

WE ADVISE EARLY SELECTIONS NIBLICK&COMPANY

A VAST ARMY j (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) ; iday both by proclamation of the Gov ernor and by the Mayor of your city. The merchants will be asked to make special displays in honor of the occasion. As further suggestion, you might have some special exercises on preventable disease in the school rooms either before or after the parade. What do you think about it? Chas. A. Greathouse, Supt. of Public Instruction.

! TYPICAL NEWSPAPER COMMENT ON ® ♦ THE REDPATH CHAUTAUQUA OF 1913 0 g The Tri-City Daily, Florence, Ala., says:} _ Florence has been captured entirely by the Redpath Chautauqua and it ♦ +’* a sa * e bet that the chautauqua will not be allowed to pass this city by in the future. ® ♦ m an editorial in the Albany, Ga., Herald} ® this statement is made: Thru this big organization with a string of 110 £ X chautauquas scheduled we were enabled to have attractions that we could not have «e- 4 cured tor a single assembly.” 4 ♦ J Tenn., State Gazette said* 9 f / ’ l e a V b e sorry when it becomes necessary for them to g Z o eir tents, ut unlike the Arabs it will not be necessary for them to steal away. ± TTc Clarksville, Fenn., Leaf -Chronicle4 ♦n° V iiv OE T ? OO M P eo P' ie know from actual experience just what are J ® to . movenienl d,ey Unan ‘ mo “ 10,8 • ♦ ~T , The Birmingham, Ala., Age-Herald says:? :fo™a e dXZ Ko u s ? V T r t 2( ! 00 P ersons was well Med when the per- 0 received with mucl ‘¥ weather waa hot every part of the program was 4 • gram is well known as on.”of the * frank Hd • ApPena entao'TJ WE ° W ° U , l<J ““ * <J"? Uain o ▼ posing vote.” audience arose. It was necessary to call an iw J F cPT Bnttlc Creek, Mich., Enquirer: “The ßest} | Ever Chautauqua growsmore popularwith each succeeding entertainment.” 4 • tauoua inlstHL Ind -l “ k is if any chau-1 1 first year as the Redpath d ° Verwhelm W success during KS H dunng lts P resent engagement.” @

1 Lot of Corsets worth $1.50 at . 75c 1 Lot of Coats worth $10.50 to $12.50 this sale $4.75 1 Lot of Dresses worth $6 to $7.50 this sale $2 95 1 Lot of Wash Skirts worth $5.00 to $6.00 this sale $2.45 1 Lot of Wash Skirts $1.50 value this sale 84c

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