Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 303, Decatur, Adams County, 26 December 1914 — Page 3

remember the days ...that you used to jump on behind and skid; Remember kwked on how fast you wore out you/, h hers? Well, you could’nt blame him ' were no Top Notch Rubbers then. The S’ cher Cushion Heel, the Armored Toe Can and the Pure Gum uppers in TOP notth RUBBERS STAND THE GRIND. CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE THE shoe seller ~ ~ : -i

WEATHER FORECAST I Iji II mil nni§ Fair tonight. Warmer in the west. Sunday cloudy and warmer. A bachelor would rather hold a 150 pound girl than a baby. Walter Fuelling of Root township jpent Christmas at Elkhart with lady friends. Homer Lyle went to his home at Lima, Ohio, to spend Christmas with his parents. Because it is never too late to mend mother often darns stockings until 11:45 p. m. It is the disappointed and not the euccessful who make mean remarks about others. One idea of a selfish man is the London censor, who keeps all the news to himself. You are not much of an economist if you wear out a $5 pair of shoes in trying to save a five-cent car fare. The old-fashioned man who used to paddle his own canoe now has a son who owns a motor boat. Ishkabibble Hard times only seems t’ stimulate th’ nickel the-ater an’ shootin’ gallen business. When ever’thing is runnin’ smooth prepare fer th’ worst.—Abe Martin. -] Attending nurses at the Lutheran hospital stated last night that James S. Peddicord, realty dealer, who has been confined for some time at the hospital with typhoid fever, is getting along fine. He is now able to sit up. and the nurses say he may have all the visitors he wishes. His condition improved much faster than was ex'petted.Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette.

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Win i ch spent Christmas «ay w ‘th his parent in Fort Wayne. ■hss Mylott returned to Ft. Wayne a visit here with her paremr spent Chi/”’ Fred Ashbaucb « P n Christmas day at Bluffton with relatives and friends. Dan Costello of Fort Wayne spent hnstmas m the city with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. H. F. Costello. Bob Galbreath of Fort Wayne, who has been ill for some time, is somewhat better. He is able to be up. Miss Frances Mougey spent Christ mas in Toledo with her brother, Will and grandmother, Mrs. Anna Vollmer and family. Charles and Eula Pio returned to Streator, 111,, this morning after spending Christmas with his sister Mrs. Anna Hackman. Herman Sellemeyer left today for Defiance, Ohio, to visit with his son in-law and daughter, Rev. and Mrs N. E. Vitz, and family. Miss Bertha Heller arrived homi Wednesday from Indianapolis to spend Christmas with her parents Judge and Mrs. D. D. Heller. Miss Mayme Terveer went to Tole do Wednesday, where she speni Christmas, and will visit over Sunday with her sister, Mrs. C. R. Uhl, and family. I The work of removing the salvage from the Schafer hardware stores which were ruined by fire early Tues day morning, to their new quarters on Madison street is still progressing. Lew G. Ellingham and son, Miller. . arrived this morning from Winches I ter for an over-Sunday visit at the J i H Heller home. Mrs. Ellingham and - daughter, Miss Winifred, will come this afternoon.

° f Berna • ‘"’l 88 visitor here today. shlnwJ ? Rngler ° f Jeffe «on townP *a« here today on business. Minn” ' rUUk Mann Ot Mtan.. went to Fort Wayne today Misses Laura and Orilla Meshntl Went t 0 F ° rt wivJe .'"r Meyer * weut t 0 Fort re-Zs y n °° n ‘ W,th babJ MrS ' Albert Cour tney and \ v tUrned t 0 Auburn af ter a visit at Wren, Ohio. Mrs. Clayson Carroll left yesterday for Gr eenvlllei OhJo for a ghort with her parents. Ar t>‘ ur Holthouse and Herman R nger were visitors in Fort Wayne Thursday evening. Dr. and Mrs. S. P. Hoffman visited hnstmas day with their parents in Linn Grove and Berne. Miss Bertha Dauer of Ft. Wayne spent Christmas with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Dauer. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Lachot were din ni r guests of the J. F. Lachot family m ort Christmas evening. Mrs. Israel Bender left this morning for Fort Wayne, where she will visit with a daughter, Mrs. John Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Green have retrned from a several week’s visit with relatives at Bucyrus, and Fort Recov cry, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bremerkamp left at noon today for a visit over Sunday with the Frank and' John Eit ing families. The Misses May, Bessie and Nora Weber of Fort Wayne spent Christ mas here with their mother, Mrs Mary Weber, Frank Bremerkamp came home from Terre Haute to spend Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H Bremerkamp. Miss Blanche Hart of Fort Wayne r spent Christmas here with her unck and aunt, returning to Fort Wayne this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Page Burrell are visiting in Huntington with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gephart, and Mr md Mrs. R. Burrell. Mr. and Mrs. George Kinale had as j their Christmas guests, Mrs. Rose Shores, George Widner and Milton Kitchel of Huntington. Miss Mabel Weldy and her guest t Miss Osee Armstrong, of Ridgeville (. went to Fort Wayne today for a visit i with Miss Weldy’s brothers. Miss Fannie Frisinger went to Ft ( Wayne to attend a Delta Gamma luncheon at the English tea room this afternoon at one o'clock. > n Mr. and Mrs. Frank Helman anc children returned to their home al Hammond this morning after an over ’’ Christmas visit with relatives. ’ Mr. and Mrs. Perry Roebuck ol , Pleasant Mills entertained at Christ mas dinner their daughter, Mrs e Maude Everett, and little grandson Perry. Mr. and Mrs. James Bain of this city were among those who attended the McFeeley family reunion yester day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack McFeeley in Fort Wayne. Frank Aurand of Griffiths, Ind., ar rived in the city to spend Christmas and Sunday with his family. Mr Aurand is assisting in putting in several large boilers in that city. Marshal and Mrs. Ceph Melchi have gone to Convoy to attend the funeral of their brother-in-law, John Hilton whose death occurred ThursdayNight Policeman George Smitley was making Marshal Melchi's beat today Jesse Christen, employed in the pharmacy of his brother, Burt, in To ledo, Ohio, spent Christmas here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Chris ten. He was accompanied here by hie niece little Miss Jessie May Uhl, who remain here until after New Year's with her grandparents. Manager Stark of the Rex theater takes pleasure in announcing to the J public that on next Monday evening he will have “My Lady Ra es, c ’ inE in “The Mysterious Hand. Xw will no doubt be seen by many who have heard of this famous play. I The weekly program at the Rex wi | be announced in Monday’s paper. Milton Yager and Ralph Moser reI turned home Thursday fron ’ Gre ™’ ’ , ..-here they are attending De I pTuw'university- Mr. Yager is attain ** iauch ,io :x o ;t xi X tie smith Trio I part of ■ Mr Moser I lege drd<. «» I The Henry Magley Christmas famI F Ls an enjoyable event at I ! * reU “T Xdav The party inI Mrs.' Charles Magley | t,ilded Mr n“ Mr. and Mrs. John I and son ’ . children, Dora, Marte, 1 Magley . B dy Mr- and Mrs. C. I ' ?lorcnCe a "J ugh er. Eloise; Mr. I » L L Wt °F A P oPles. Mr. and Mrs. | and ““ J ° UaS ■ Cline

i- a&aacußaMraHMHSßwaranM -1 DOINGS IN SOCIETY | The Aftermath. We've done our little charity, we’vo been a little kind, We’ve called ourselves by noble names and boasted noble mind, We've preached of the deserving poor and listed to their plea, 11 And wo are smug and satisfied and proud as proud can be. 1 “This Christmas we at least,” we t say, "were kind to some poor soul,” y When the Christmas spirit gripped as t —and we sacrificed a dole! But hearken, ye, my brothers all, and 0 hearken with a will; , The poor are always with us, and they're broken hearted still. j They’re living in their loneliness, , they’re living in their pain, And they’re calling, calling, calling, and they ask your help again. We gave them cheer at Christmas, then we made our little bow, But the winter chill is with them still, and who will help them now? ‘ —Edmund Leamy in New York Times Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Lattin of Toledo, Ohio, spent Christmas here with 1 her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Rademacker, and her sister, Mrs. John Gerard, and family. i —- Otto Weidier of Napoleon, Ohio, came home to spend Christmas with > his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Weidler, northeast of the city. He was accompanied by his cousins, Gustave and Catherine Reiger, and Anna Engeler. Miss Margaret Weidler of the Runyon-Engeler store also spent the holiday at her home. O. F. Gilliom has received word rom R. A. Walker, announcing that 'ie was married to Miss Edna Thiele>apa of Chicago last Monday. Mr. vnd Mrs. Walker will be at home to heir friends at Indianapolis after January 1. The Berne people remember Mr. Walker as the Indiana field secretary of C. E. societies, who has been in Berne several times. —Berne Witness, The twelve young girls of the Methodist Sunday school class taught by Miss Etta Mallonee paid the county infirmary a visit Thursday afternoon, faking good cheer to the twelve old lady inmates. They sang Christmas carols and took gifts of candy with them. The afternoon was one mutually enjoyed by visitors and the inmates. The party went out in the Tumbleson and A. J. Smith automobiles. Mr. and Mrs. John Chisten entertained at a Christmas dinner last evening. Guests were the E. S. Christen family, Jesse Christen and niece, Miss Jessie May Uhl, of Toledo, Ohio. Miss Flora Fledderjohann was entertained at Christmas dinner by Mis Dessie Mann at her home in Fort Wayne. The Gus Reinking home was the scene of a happy Christmas dinner party. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grote and family, Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Bleek and family. Dr. and Mrs. O. L. Burgener entertained as their Christmas guest, his parents, the Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Burgener, of Syracuse. Miss Neola Moyer, a student nurse at the Hope hospital. Fort Wayne, was the guest of her uncle, HenryMayer, and family. Christmas day. County Recorder and Mrs. Andrew Welfley had as their guest at Christmas dinner, Master Adrian Coffee. There will be a public joint installs tion of officers of the G. A. R. and W. R. C. Thursday evening, January 7, at the post hall. Rev. and Mrs. H. Wehmeyer had as their guests over Christmas and at their Christmas dinner the following: Mr. and Mrs. Christ Fischer and daughter. Erra: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Getting and son, Chester, Ft. Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graber and children, Elmer and Marie, St. John's; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyers, Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. J H. Gentls entertain- ' ed at a family Christmas dinner party ' that was very delightful: Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Runyon and children, Nema, Leota and Alton, Linn Grove; Nelson Gentis, Fort Wayne; Mr. and - Mrs. Alph Gentls and son. John Henry: Mrs. Esta Liddy and daughter. • Mildred; G. W. Gentis and daughter, Eola. i Mrs. N. G. Baughman entertained . at a family Christmas dinner party - yesterday. The party included Mr. . and Mrs. Lester Baughman. Mr. and ; Mrs. Clarance Baughman and daughter, Bertha, Mrs. Lilly Stafford, of

a this city; Mary and Cora Garrlgan, 5 ot near Winchester. J Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schultz and * family entertained at a six o’clock dinner last evening. Guests were 3 Mrs. Frank Johnson and daughters, Merle and Mildred; Will Helm, Clara 3 Boknechl, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hanna, Fort Wayne; Miss Emma Schultz, r Huntington. I Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pumphrey and daughter, Eleanore; Dr. J and Mrs. Fred Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. r Bruce Patterson and son, Junior, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Patter- ) son at Christmas dinner and for the day. I The home of Mr. and Mrs J. P. I Johnson at Monroe was the scene of a happy Christmas family reunion. , Those present were Mayor R. O. Johnson and son, Ross well and Ches- , ter Johnson and family of Gary; E. W. Johnson and family, S. V. John- , son and family, Charles Hocker and family. Miss Lydia Kirsch entertained at i a six o'clock Christmas dinner party last evening. The centerpiece of the . table was a little Christmas tree. Dinner was eaten by the light from . the Christmas candles on the tree. . Covers laid for the following: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brodbeck, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schroyer, Misses Neva Brandyberry, Ella Mutchler, Esther Sellemeyer and Mr. Albert Mutchler besides themselves of the Kirsch family. The U. Deininger family circle was complete on Christmas Day with the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Deininger, Grand Rapids: Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Kilbourne, Fort Wayne; Leonard Deininger, a student at Rensselaer. The Meyers family had a splendid reunion and fine turkey dinner Christmas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Meyers on Eightth street. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Meyers and children, Lena and Billy; Adrain Herman, St. Henry, 0., Mr. anil Mrs. Frank Parent and son, Richard; Dr. and Mrs. L. P. Meyers, Convoy, 0.. Mrs. Mary Gross. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller gave a pleasant Christmas dinner party yesterday, guests being the restaurant women employees and a number of friends. Covers were laid for Miss (Margaret Smith, Miss Hazel King, Miss Minnie Dow, Mrs. John Bed and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Miller. A splendid reunion was enjoyed by the T. H. Ernst family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. WiL)|m Doehrman in Fort Wayne yesterday. Those present were T. H. Ernst, Charles and Carl Ernst, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hower, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Lachot— The Charles Yager home was the scene of Christmas entertainment when guests were entertained at both dinner and supper. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Shamp, Mr. and Mrs. Ed France, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Masters, Milton Yager, Miss Orpha Ayres, Detroit, Mich. Miss Alma Ayres, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Ayres of south of the city, was given a delightful surprise for her nineteenth birthday anniversary by a large number of friends. There were games and music, and before leaving Miss Alma played her favorite reverie “Lingering Shadows.” Solon Duer thought that he must weight all before they left. This consumed time, and then by that time George Sprague was determined to play his favorite game, “Pass the Pickles." This wound up a very jolly evening. —o NOTICE. We, the undersigned clothiers, have agreed to close our respective places of business at 6 o'clock, beginning Monday evening, December 28; VANCE & HITE. MYERS-DAILEY CO. HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & CO. TEEPLE, BRANDYBERRY & PETERSON. ADMITTED POOR CHILDREN FREE The Rex theater had as guests on Christmas day fifty children who appreciated the courtesy and kindness of the management. They were poor children who do not see many shows jftirlng S year and who were admitted Christmas afternoon free of charge. WHITMAN TAKES OATH. New York, N. Y., Dec. 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—District Attorney Whitman today was sworn in as governor. The oath was administered by Judge Ingrahan of the appellate division. o FOR SALE —Good Duroc sows. Will weigh about ISO pounds. Inquire ot Harry Sumau, R. R. 9; ’phone 14-E.

J WATCH 5 THIS SPACE Monday, Dec. 28th. J . For Special Prices OIN TAILOR MADE SUITS t Holthouse, Schulte & Co. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys We have opened our office in our Madison Street Building, our Buggy sales room. We kindly ask all persons knowing themselves inbebted to us, to please call and settle either by cash or note, at once. We will greatly appreciate this favor at this time. SCHAFER HARDWARE CO. MAKE HIM LOOK LIKE A NEW HOUSE F° r New Years, for as cloth- * ng ma^es tlle Msm so does RAVxfc Harness at least help make Horse. I can supply you nLj everything in the line and yOU upon i nves ’ tigation that for Harness Hi mY /jl and Collars of guaranteed quality my prices cannot be Harness oiled and Repaired and made to look like new AT A. W. TANVAS The Harness and Buggy Man. NORTH SECOND ST. Notice To Consumers On and after January 1, 1915, all accounts due on Electric Lights and Water must be paid at the office of the City Treasurer by the 20th. of each month. AlO per cent penalty will be added to all accounts that have not been paid after this date. Treasurers office open from 8 to 11:30 A. M. and 12:30 to 5 P. M. M. J. MYLOTT Superintendent City Light & Power Plant.