Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 297, Decatur, Adams County, 18 December 1914 — Page 4

D AIL Y D E M O C R A T Publian«d Evary Evening Except Sunday by TIE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subacription Ratea Por Week, by carrier 10 cents >er Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Mouth, by mall 25 cents Per Year, by mail $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. It pays to advertise. Every merchant in Decatur knows it. Every man who has made good in this or any other city knows it. That’s why they keep at it and the harder you keep at it the better your business is bound to be. Red Cross seals cost one penny. Your Christmas package will not be complete unless adorned with these little carriers of good will and good purpose. Who would refuse to give a penny to aid one suffering from tuberculosis and that’s what this fund is for. Do your part. One week from today Is Christmas. Have you shopped? If not, you still have the opportunity to miss the final rush. In doing so you get a better choice of goods, you are waited on by clerks who are not worn out, you save yourself many worries and are in better spirits to enjoy the glad holiday. Hurry. Wouldn't it be nice if some good Santa Claus would give the city cf Decatur the funds for a Boys’ and Girls’ Gymnasium as a Christmas gift? That would be a real present, one that would do good for generations to come and one that would repay itself many times over, for it would produce better men and women for the community. Be sure to light your house win-, dows Christmas eve. This was the olden custom and has been revived all over the country this year. Be careWhat’s the use to Study: Perhaps we know Just what He wants for -CHRISTMASOur selection of Gifts is most complete— Bath Robes Smoking Jackets Pullman Slippers Shirts Hosiery Neckwear Sweaters Umbrellas Fur Caps Hdkfs— Collar Bags Jewelry Sets Suit Cases Traveling Bags Come in Let’s talk it over. , —* i a THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

■» ful about HO placing a lamp or candlo - that it may cause a fire, but arrange * the light far enough back from tho . window that its rays will shine through and without danger to the curtains. It's a beautiful and inexpensive custom. The Elks will make the annual distribution of Christmas dinners to ths ) poor of this locality, thus providing i the means that every family in Deca- ’ tur nfay enjoy the day thoroughly. It J is a splendid custom, deserving of i much credit for the hundred families thus served may thereby enjoy the , blessings of a land of peace and plenty. In the same spirit each person should give one or more gifts to the needy. Add a few to your list other than your own immediate family, that every one may be happy on the glad Christmas day. The trial of the thirteen men in dieted by a Marion county grand jury for supposed legislative frauds was held yesterday. It was not as sensational as the republican press desired and was submitted by a statement of facts. Prosecutor Baker insists that the legislature is bound by the acts of the former legislatures while the attorneys for the indicted men claim that each legislature has the right to conduct its own affairs. The judge has the matter under advisement and will rule in a few days, the opinion among attorneys generally being that the accused men are in no way liable. It then results in a political scheme to injure the men accused, a petty means of blackening the character of men. We are not arguing that the legislature cannot be conducted with less employes, for we think it could be, but we believe at least some of the men accused by the grand jury were entirely innocent of any inten tion to even give out political job: and were not deserving of the notoi iety given them. I DOINGS IN SOCIETY I WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Friday. Christian Aid —Mrs. Henry Stevens Good Times Club —Lucy and Blanch McCorry. Friday Night Club —Mrs. H. R. Molta. Holiday. It seemed as if the day guessed — As if the morning knew! That my new joy would need the sun! And want the utmost blue. _ It seemed as if the winds had word That they must As if the very streets were glad, And all the faces gay. So I will) crows' my joy with sun And wrap me in the blue — It is as if the day had guessed, As if the morning knew. —Arthur Ketchum, ft/ the Smart Set It is the Ben Hur lodge instead of the Royal Neighbors as stated in error last evening, that will meet this evening for election of officers and the intiation of Mr. Twigg of Geneva All members of the Ben Hur should meet this evening. The lodge is now located in its new hall over the Rex theater. Miss Nellie Barkley was hostess to a party of high school friends at her home twelve miles northeast of the city, Tuesday night, the party going out in a bob-sled. Games were played and there was an old-fashioned taffypulling. The party was a very pleasing one. Those present were Nola Bryan, Hazel Schnitz, Helen Kinzle. Nellie Barkley, Anola Frank, Frances Zerkel, Elmer Miller, Kenyon Walters. Harold Graham, Herman Niblick. Clelland Ball, Curtis Grandstaff. There is to be a quiet wedding at Concordia college on Christmas day when Miss Dorothy Dorn, a daughter of Prof, and Mrs. Louis Dorn, will be married to Prof. Clarence Linebarger of Gastonia, N. C., who is at the head of the English department in the schools of Quincy, 111. The ceremony will be witnessed only by close relatives, and the bride and groom will go to Chicago to visit Prof. Lineberger's brother, before going to Quincy to reside.—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. Miss Mabel Brown and Frank Pitts, popular residents of near Wren, were married late Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Jesse Swank at the parsonage.— Van Wert Bulletin. Mr. aud Mrs. Freeman Walters entertained at an old-fashioned taffy-

i pulling at their country home. WedI lesday, December 16. A moat relight- , ful time was had by all. After the taffy-pulling the rest of the evening was spent in games and music, the • music being furnished by Mrs. Belle ■ Walters. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Clark Hawkins and daughter, Erma; Mrs. Maude Everett and son. Perry; Daniel Railing, Morton Railing and Orla Walters; Misses Pearl Zimmerman, Genevieve and Naomi Wai- : |ers, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman and Belle . Walters. The guests departed at a late hour, wishing for many more , such happy occasions.—Contributed. Mrs. M. W. Worthman and Mrs John Beel entertained thirty members of the Royal Neighbors “5234” club last evening at the Worthman home in a delightful way. After the regular routine business, there were interesting contests. One was a "Country Dinner” contest, and then riddles that proved delightful sharpeners of the wits, were told. At the meeting of the Helping Hand society at the German Reformed church yesterday afternoon, eight comforters were made. The society is quite busy but they also enjoyed a social time. Miss Ella Mutschler was hostess. The Baptist Ladies’ Aid society had an exceptionally good meeting at the home of Mrs. Harvey Shroll yesterday in spite of the very cold weather. There were thirty-six present and the society welcomed two new members— Mrs. Rogers, wife of the new- minister, and Mrs. O. P. Mills. Besides the business, there was a good program. Mrs. C. E. Bell furnished instrumental music, Mrs. John Everett and Mrs. Cal Peterson sang, and Miss Helen Shroll ?ave a recitation. Rev. Rogers gav° v very fine talk. The second of a series of two holilay parties was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Oscar Lankenau and Mrs. Fred Patterson at the Lankenau home, the affair being a thimble par ‘y, with twenty-five guests. The Lankenau home was pretty in its Christmas decorations of stnilax and wreaths. After sewing, there was a word contest in which words were ormed from the letters in "Merry Christmas” and Mrs. John Stewart won the prise. The hostesses were assisted in serving the toothsome twocourse lunch by Mrs. Hugh Hite. The Three Link club, a social organization of Rebekahs, had a fine time last evening with their crochet-' ing and sewing at the home of Mrs. Elgin King. Mrs. King served a fine 'unch and the evening was spent very pleasantly. The next meeting place has not been decided upon. —o APPOINTS OIL INSPECTOR. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. IS —(Special to Daily Democrat!—Governor Ralston today appointed John O. Dehymer, editor of the Tipton Times, to be state oil inspector. He will rake office March 1, and at that time will appoint forty-eight deputies. He succeeds J. H. Fry, who, it is understood, will be appointed deputy state auditor. The governor also appointed Dan Link of Auburn, judge of the circuit court of Dekalb and. Steuben counties, to succeed Judge Frank Powers, who was elected to the appellate bench. Link is now a member of the state stax commission. — 0 — WILL NOT REMOVE BLISS. Kansas City, Dec. IS—(Special to Daily Democrat!) —-General Hugh Scott, chief of staff of the army, call’d here today on his way to Naco long enough to declare that he had no insucceeding General Bliss in command of the border army. “I shall simply visit the Mexicans on both sides.” TO FIND A REMEDY. Washington, D. C., Dec. 18 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Representative Cullop has introduced a bill appropriating $2,000,000 to be expended by the department of agriculture to find a remedy for the foot and mouth disease. 0 SCHOOL HOUSE IS BURNED. Wabash, Ind., Dec. 18—(Special t-> Daily Democrat) —The new $50,000 school house at Lagro was destroyed by fire today. A coal oil stove was left burning in the pump house. — GIRL IS BORN. - • . Naomi is the name of the little daughter, which made her appearance early this morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rumschlag. The , mother was formerly Miss Heimann. APPOINTED POSTMASTER. Washington. D. C., Dec. 18 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The president • today appointed A. F. Robinson to be • postmaster at Monroeville.

THE com NEWS "Tango” Steve Thimler’s Divorce Case Not Aired Here Today. HAS BEEN POSTPONED Until December 29—L. A. Holthouse Asks New Trial in the Touhey Case. The divorce case of Steve Thimler, known as "Tango” Steve, of Fort. Wayne, vs, Roberta Nell Grove Thituler, formerly of Bluffton, was to have been heard today in the circuit court room before Judge Smith. The parties sent word, however, that they could not be here and the case will be heard December 29. In the case of James Touhey vs. Louis A. Holthouse in which the juryawarded Touhey $650 damages, a motion so ra new trial was filed by Holt house. Wilhelmina Wente, administratrix of the estate of Chris Wente, filed inventory number one, which the court approved. Real estate transfers: AndrewGottschalk to James M. Rose et al., quit claim deed, $1; James M. Rose to Hugo R. Beitler, real estate m Monroe tp.. $4025: Carl Schafer to Charles Sether, lot 612, Decatur, S4OO Judge Smith this afternoon entered judgment in the case of the Sta \ on the Relation of Hazel Smitley vs. Forest. Ray, in which the jury found against Ray a short time ago. Judgment against the defendant was rendered for SSOO for the education and maintenance of the child born to the relatrix. Os this amount SIOO is to be paid in ten days; SIOO in 180 days; SIOO in one year; SIOO in two years, and SIOO in three years. In default of payment he is to be committed to the county jail. Ray went to <l, but whether arrangements to pay will be made later is unknown.. SEALS ON BREAD Numerous Groceries and Bakeries in Decatur Will Use Them Tomorrow. EACH LOAF OF BREAD Will Carry One of the Little Christmas Seals and Their Message. The groceries and bakeries will show tomorrow that they are in sympathy with the Red Cross campaign against the white plague, tuberculosis. for they will place a seal on each loaf of bread sold tomorrow. Those firms who today arranged to do this are: The Star Grocery . S. E. Hite. Hower & Hower. Miller & Hunsicker. The Kuebler Co. M. Fullenkatnp. Runyon & Engeler. Williams & Son. Miller & Beel. Girod A- Baker. Smith & Son. North End Grocery, Mrs. McConnellRice’s North End Grocery. o ; FOR SALE. The Peter C. Steiner 80-acre farm, % mile west and % mile south of Linn Grove, in Hartford township. Adams county. Also 20 acres of timber land, belonging to the same party, 1% mile south of Linn Grove. For information see John Neuhouser, Berne, Ind., or John P. Steiner, R. R. No. 6, Bluffton, Ind. 27-4-11-18-25-1 o~——■ ' NOTICE. Hawkins Rheumatic Liniment is the best medicine on tne market for rheumatic pains, lumbago, sciatica, head . ache, asthma, hay fever, relieves pain instantly. Price, 50c. Prepared and sold by A. Hawkins, ' R. R. No. 10, Decatur, Ind. For sale by Williams & Sous, and L. G. Williams, where I make my home. 284t6 o . FOR KENT —House and lot on North Third street. Inquire Hugh Hite, 1 ’phone 490. 23313

Are You Worried show you how quickly and at what small “‘P®”®® mostsuirnh your requirements for the entire family. W e havemost suitable and useful gifts for mother, father, sister or brother. Gifts that will not only be appreciated, but will be a reminder for years to come. FOR MOTHFR: what could be more pleasing than a piece of aluminum ware, a set of knives, forks and spoons, a range or a Universa eater. j PLEASE FATHER: by surprising him on Christinas morning with a rifle, shotgun, electric flashlight, dandy Keen Kutter pocket knife ora safety razor. SISTER WOULD BE DELIGHTED: with one of our dainty embroidery seissors, casseroles, or chafing dishes. LITTLE BROTHERS CHRISTMAS: would be the happiest in his life if he would wake up and find a pair of ice skates, roller skates, air-gun, pocket knife or a coaster sled, Christmas morning. We have many other suggestions to offer if you will give us the opportunity Schaub Dowling Co.

NEW HOUSE FOR RENT ! Three bed rooms, 4 clothes closets, modern bath room upstairs; hall, parlor, dining room, pantry, kitchen downstairs; nice big cement cellar, soft and hard water and gas in house, on No. 6th St. Inquire K. S. Neptune, 240 N. sth St., city, or S. S. Spangler, ’phone 184. 29516 o FOR SALE OR TRADE—Good 6-room house and 2 lots. Good well and cistern, and outuildings, $1250. Part cash. Inquire of James G. Smith, So. Seventh street. 244tf HOUSE FOR RENT —West Madison St.—Simeon J. Hain. 287t6 WANTED —Middle aged lady for house work. No washing. Inquire of L. L. Williams corner Third and Jefferson streets or phone 506. 297t3.

IT IS EASY MONEY All You Have To Do Is To Become A Member Os The OLD ADAMS COUNTY BANK’S LANDIS CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB STARTS MONDAY. DEG 21st, 1914 The DIMES, NICKELS and PENNIES you allow to slip through your fingers for things of little use to you, will keep up your payments. THE FIRST PAYMENT MAKES YOU A MEMBER. HERE IS THE PLAN Members starting with Members starting wto, , """""T" , ttrtmg with Members starting with Members paying 25 cents and increas- 2 cents and increasing 1 cent and i ncreasi ng cents a week fixed, for week Tor" XX, " week 1 cent each week for weeks get $12 . 5 0 get $53.75 50 weeks * et $25.50 50 weeks get SI 2JS Members paylng 50 Members starting with Members starting with Members starting with , cents a week fixed, for $2.50 and decreasing 00 and decreasing 50 cents and decreas- 50 weeks, get $25.00 j 5 cents eacli week for 2 cents each week for 1 cent eacb w - eek Members paying SI.OO a 50 weeks, get $53 75 50 weeks get co: rn !°,‘ Mty Weeks ' week flxed for 50 “““51 2,75 weeks, get . .$50,00 The above amounts will be increased by three per eent. Interest per ’ [ annum, for the average time No Fines-No Fees-No Red Tape-No Trouble OLD ADANS COUNTYBANK j Decatur, Indiana. —-u I, 'HI— UHUMIT

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