Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 307, Decatur, Adams County, 31 December 1914 — Page 4

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Chuck the old 1914 and look to the future. The new year will be what we make it and here’s hoping it is the best of all the ones before it. Have you resoluted? The one of most importance is that you will do the thing which is of greatest value to this community and keep doing it during the year 1915. And after all, a nation that can stand what this one has, a change of administration and a change of the means of collecting the revenue which runs the government—and on top of that the greatest world war ever known —is some nation, and future prosperity is just as sure as that there will be a future. The Fort Wayne News advises Frank Dailey not to accept the dem- . ocratic nomination for governor, announcing in fancy words that there is no chance for his election. In considering it Frank ought to remember that the News has never yet predicted democratic success or any thing else but a republican landslide, which they have missed rather frequently during the past few years at least. The state of Indiana will begin the new year with all of its debts that are now due fully paid and discharged, including the final payment for the construction of the state house somewhat more than thirty years ago. There has been no little criticism of the management of the state's financial affairs in the past, but there could scarcely be a better answer to it than the showing now made by the state finance board. —Fort Wayne Sentinel. The first news letter from Lew Ellingham, former secretary of state, appears in today’s issue. Mr. Ellingham will furnish two or three letters a week from Indianapolis, during the legislative session. His connection with state affairs during recent years and his inside knowledge of all that is going on in a political way, should make his letters interesting. We be lieve these items will be read ana watched for here and elsewhere over the state. Four new officials begin duty in this county tomorrow. They are Ed Green as sheriff, J. F. Fruchte as prosecuting attorney, R. C. Parish as

SOME Exceptional Bargains in Boys Suits and Overcoats during our Mid-Winter Clearance Sale NOW Exceptional Bargains in Boys’ Suits and Overcoats $2.00 Suits and Overcoats . 1.25 2.75 Suits and Overcoats . . . 1.85 3.50 Suits and Overcoats . . 2.38 4.50 Suits and Overcoats . . . 3.00 5.50 Suits and Overcoats . . 3.67 7.50 Suits and Overcoats . . . 5.00 8.00 Suits and Overcoats . . . 5.35 The Myers-Dailey Company.

representative and William Frazier as assessor. That they will make good in their respective places to which they have been chosen is the belief of their many friends. The men retiring have good and clean records and deserve the commendations they are receiving for having well and faithfully performed the duties of their offices. President Wilson will deliver an address to the people of the United States at Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, on the afternoon of Jackson’s birthday, January 8, The speech will be of much interest to the entire country. The president yesterday ac-

2 cepted an invitation from President t Dick Miller of the Indiana Democratic club, sending word through Senator Kern of his acceptance. Arrangements for a big afternoon meeting at i the hall, to be followed-by a banquet > in the evening are being completed. - -- -- *- -- -- mt A- t S'SS'jfe J DOINGS IN SOCIETY | Usi aaaffiaaaanSßesarassscsass k I * Thursday. Ben Hur Aid —U. Drummond Home. Kewpie Kids Klub—Alta Teeple. Ring in the New. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let it go; Ring out the false, ring in the true. Ring out the grief that saps the mind, For those that here we see no more; Ring out the feud of rich or poor, Ring in redress for all mankind. Ring in the Christ that is to be, The larger heart, the kindlier hand; Ring out the darkness of the land, Ring in the valiant man and free. —Tennyson “In Memoriam.” Miss Dorothy Dugan, who is at home from Vassar, was the guest of honor at one of the most charming holiday parties and dances of the season. Miss Leah Hensley was hostess and there were twelve couples in the party. After assembling at the Hensley home, announcement was made that the scene would be transferred to the Boy Scout rooms across the street, and it was there that the grand march opened at 9 o’clock, lead by Herman Ehinger and Miss Leah Hensley. The scout hall was comfort able and cozy, but in barn-style, with its bare floors, the walls brightened by pennants and flags, and with in numerable cozy corners. On arriving at the hall, David Hensley and Lois Peterson gave to each boy a crepe pa per cap in Christmas colors of red and green and to each girl a folding Japanese fan for the hair, which were worn during the dance. The circle two-step was the first dance. When the circle had closed in tightly, there was a pretty spectacular dropping of ccnfetti from a canopy, manipulated by Robert Peterson, the bright colors falling in a pretty shower. The Moon Itehr. Waltz and Virginia reel and oth I er favorites followed. There were cards for those who did not dance, and a punch bowl in one copier, provided refreshment. At 11 o’clock the scene was again changed to the Hensley home. The living rooms were tastefully decorated in holly and mistletoe and red candles provided light. Dinner was announced at eleven thirty o'clock by David Hensley. The

'J • table in the form of a ChrlstJnas cross . was laid in the dining room under les- ( toons of broad, fluted ban/ds of red and green crepe paper, fcUtooued to the dome over the center table, and 1 caught with smilax. Thnbugh the teni ter of the table cross fan a rope cf , green smilax, making aA effective trac- ! ery on the white cloth. Red candles in crystal sticks lighted table and red candles in brass holders adorned the sideboard. Place cards marking the boys’ places were illustrated in ■ the form of standing crystal vases fillI ed with flowers, while those of the girls were in the form of standing wreathed-handled baskets. Favors s were white rose buds. During the first I and second courses, cards were passed. On these were written, "Resolvi ed, That," followed by the name of .' the guest. Resolutions appropriate to ( each, with many humorous allusions, were written. These were then gathered and read aloud by Robert Peterson. The dinner, in two courses, car- • ried out the Christmas colors, the menu being: Pressed veal, potato chips, escalloped corn, pocket rolls, pineapple salad, olives, pickles, conserves; red and white brick Ice cream, fruit cake, sunshine cake, red and i white mint sticks. The party lingered at the table until one o'clock, waiting the advent of the morning, which was the birthday, anniversary of Leon Crawford, a guest, and his birthday was duly celebrated in many ways. Besides Miss Dugan, the honor guest, there were the Misses Juanita Boeh, Catherine Carroll, Catherine Snyder of Fort Wayne; Glennys Mangold, Ruth Bowers, Mary Frisinger, Leona Bosse, Marie Connell, Marcella Kuebler, Gladys Myers and Messrs. Jesse Cole, Raymond Kohne, Daniel Falk, Erwin Goldner. Dwight Peterson. Stewart Niblick, Robert Peterson, Carlyle Flanders, Dan Tyndall, Herman Ehinger, Bob Meibers. Miss Clara Weiland entertained at a delightful six o’clock dinner party last evening in compliment to Miss Edith Fuelling of north of the city, who is her guest this week. The Weiland home, corner of Monroe and Eleventh street, was pretty in its Christmas decorations of red and green, broad, fluted streainers of crepe paper caught with red Christmas bells. After the delicious dinner, games were played and there was music, making the evening very delightful. Miss Martha Gotsch of Sturgis, Mich., the Misses Marie Moese, Hedwig Bleeke. Luella Bultemeier were other guests. Announcement is made that the Loyal Men’s class of the Christian church will hold its January social meeting Tuesday evening, January 19. at the home of J. J. Magley, corner of Monroe and Thirteenth streets. A debate will be a feature of the eyening’s program. Six Bluffton couples attended the public installation of officers of the Geneva Masonic and Eastern Star lodges on Tuesday evening. The party left this city on the 4 o’clock car over the B. G. & C., and arriving home over the same route at 10 o’clock, the car having been held for them two hours at Geneva. A splendid turkey banquet was served as a part of the entertainment program at Geneva. In the party from this city were Messrs, and Mesdames Dell Locke, L. C. Davenport, C. M. Miller, W. R. Barr, Frank Ehle and Ernest Wiecking. During the evening’s program Mr. W. R. Barr responded with a toast on behalf cf the visitors from Bluffton. —Bluffton News. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Merry have returned from a visit at Niagara Falls and Buffalo, N. Y. They were accampanied here by their brother, F. H. Beckwith, wife and two sons, Ralph and Rex, of Nottawa, Mich. A circle of congenial guests made the six o’clock dinner party given last evening by Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Schrock unusually delightful. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Earl Adams, Dr. and Mrs. E. G. Coverdale, Dr. and Mrs. Roy Archbold, Mr. and Mrs. Chalmer Schafer. The centerpiece of the table was a bowl of lovely Kilarney roses and the same flowers were used in decorating the dining room otherwise. The Misses Minta and Eva Acker gave a dinner party last evening in compliment to Miss Bess Congleton's guests—Mrs, Burt Owen, of Detroit, Midi, and Mrs. Charle Barr of Lima, Ohio. Other guests were Miss Lizzie Peterson, Rose Christen, Mrs. Dorthy Durkin and Miss Bess Congleton. The Misses Agnes and Josephine Krick went to Fort Wayne’ this afternoon to visit over New Year's with their sister, Mrs. Dallas Butler. The Misses Bessie end Myrtle Wilder entertained a company of friends at six o’clock dinner last evening at their home at Monmouth. The guests went out on the 2:30 car and returned on the 8:30. Those invited were the Misses Julia Gillig, Catherine Christen, Helen, Fonner, Mildred Strebe .»«• w . — w —UU «... .

a and Fram es Dauer. Miss Dauer was , unable to go on account of illness, i j Miss Bess Tunneller will spend New 1 Years In Fort Wayne as the guest of Mrs. Arthur Kolver. She .will also f visit over Sunday. s Among the several watch parties I of this evening will be that given by | Miss Neva Brandyberry for a number ; of her friends. i —- The Good Time club will have a ■ watch party this evening at the 1. O. ; O. F. hall. Miss Iva Teeple will be i hostess. The party given last evening by Miss Ella Mutchler and Mrs. Ben ' Shroyer for the Dixie Embroidery and Entre Nous club girls was a delightful holiday event. The girls brought their sewing and had a gooJ time. Luncheon was served, the girls being seated on the floor. The little Misses Dorotha and Margaret Hessert assisted in serving. The pretty Christmas decorations made the home very attractive. “Five hundred” was also played by some. The Concord Ladies’ Aid society members will entertain their husbands this evening at a New Year’s party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Christen on North Secbnd street. A jolly bob sled load went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Wagoner south of the city last evening, where they spent a fine time. Those present were Mr .and Mrs. Fred Wagoner, Harry Wagoner, Martin Marhenke, E. S. Christen and family. The Mite society of the Methodist church had forty present yesterday when Mrs. D. T. Stephenson and Mrs. Will Butler entertained at the parsonage. The collection was *5.81. A fine program, including a song by Mrs. Marie Sellemeyer; a piano solo by Miss Alma Stephenson, and a song by Miss Monal Butler, was given. Two demonstrators from Fort Wayne of a large coffee urn for church society use, were present and demonstrated this. Mrs. Laura Krill and Mrs. Kate Thompson are guests of Mrs. James Hendricks at Monroe. The Misses Ahna and Rose Gushing of Fort Wayne are here for a visit over New Year's, They are guests of Miss Mary Closs. o ‘ COURT HOUSE NEWS. (CONTINUKB FROM PAGE ONE) Creek ditch. The trial of a suit on account brought here from Adams county on a change of venue, was held Wednesday before a jury of twelve men in the circuit court. Christian W. Bochnecht of Decatur, is seeking judgment from Erastus Fritzinger, the account arising over the purchase of a gas engine. —Portland Sun. R. C. Parrish for the plaintiff and John C. Moran for the defence were at Portland yesterday. Word received today is that the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, Boknecht, for $57.50, which is S7J>O more than he asked, the demand being SSO. In the court of ’Squire Kintz, where the case was first begun, he returned a judgment against Boknecht for $lO. It was appealed to the Adams circuit court, where the jury disagreed and then taken to the Jay circuit court, where the above proceedings took place. Real estate transferc Sheriff T. J. Durkin et al. to German Building F. & S. Asociation, lots 91 and 92, Geneva, sheriff's deed, $519.54. A mariage license was issued at , noon today to Rollo Wilford Broadbeck, telegraph operator, born November 17, 1891, son of William Broadbeck, to wed Roxy Anna Boyd, born I July 19. 1884, daughter of Hiram Boyd. The couple took dinner at the Girod & I Baker restaurant. A marriage license was issued this , afternoon to Fred Kauffman, farmer, , born January 19, son of Jacob Kauffman, to wed Ida Viola Smith, born November 29, 1899, daughter of . William G. Smith. i ~ , The verdict declaring Emil Baumgartner, of French township, insane, has been filed with the county clerk , and application will be made to ad- , mit him to Easthaven asylum for treatment. — o > TRUSTEES’ MEET. ■T' f - i The newly elected township trustees who take their office the first of the year, will hold a “get acquainted - meeting” Tuesday in the office of 3 County School Superintendent E. S. t Christen. o 1 LOST A gold bracelet at Reformed ? church at Magley Christmas night. - Please return to this office and re- > ceive reward. 306t3

AT THE : LYRIC f > - THURSDAY * “On Lonesome Mountain;" Two-part r Lubin drama. "Father’s Timepiece,” comedy. FRIDAY Six reels in tlie afternoon, including > "The Great Bullion Robbery.” . Special Music In Evening 5 and 10c 1 ACCEPT RESIGNATION. I 1 At a congregational meeting held last evening at the Presbyterian church the resignation of Rev. W. ’I. Gleiser, which was read last Sunday morning was voted upon and accepted, it going into effect January 10. Much regret was expressed by the members of the congregation on the leaving of Rev. Gleiser, who, during bis four years’ charge in this city, has made many friends and acquaintances. He will leave for Delavan, 111., and will take charge there on January 17.

A SUGGESTION If you will resolute that during 1915 you will smoke only THE WHITE STAG, EXTRA MILD THE WORLD’S BEST 5c CIGAR You will aid your community in many ways, but whether you do or not, WE WISH YOU A HAPPY ANB PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. OUR JANUARY CLEARANCE IS ON THE CALENDAR IT STARTS NEXT SATURDAY MORNING Its hardly necessary to remind you that the fall business was a bit “off”. You experienced it in your business —Most every man has. That condition makes our Stock of Suits and Overcoats larger than they should be at this season of the year, makes lower prices than usual, necessary, and we will meet the condition in away you’ll appreciate. The price reduction will be Decisive And Instant. It will pay you to act on them instantly. Any n2; er X a J l i n n t^ Ore BLUE SERGE SUIT BOY’S OVERCOATS ONE-THIRD OFF any blue serge suit at up TQ , ;z _ yBARs NOW IS THE TIME to buy 20 PER CENT OFF AT ONE-HALF OFF OVERCOATS «. y. . o U . i ’ s go at ■53.50 Coats go at $1.75 SIO.OO Coats go at ... $6.65 | 2-™ Sui sgo at ... .SIO.OO 0 0 Coats go at $2.00 $12.00 Coats go at ... .SB.OO J ls - 00 Suits go at ... .$12.00 $ 5 00 Coats . $15.00 Coats go at .. .SIO.OO s l6 - 50 Suits go at ... .$13.20 $ 6 00 ct f t $3 00 ‘ $16.50 Coats go at ... .11.00 SIB.OO Suits go at ... .$14.40 ' atS s3 ’° J SIB.OO Coats go at .. .$12.00 S2O-00 Suits go at ... .$16.00 BOYS KNICKERBOCKER $20.00 Coats go at .. .$13.30 $22-50 Suits go at ... .SIB.OO FANCY $22.50 Coats go at .. .$15.00 $25.00 Suts go at ... .$20.00 . $25.00 Coats^at... $16.65 Coate ONE-THIRD OFF ’ Fancy Suits For Men and ONE-FIFTH OF nn . 01 nn : Young Men will be sold from SIO.OO Coats go at $8 00 *4 50 Snif S g ° One-Fifth to One-Third Off $12.00 Coat f 0 at ’s96o*s 00 g ° while they last. sls 00 Coats vom ” tnS .? UtSgo at We have all sizes s?nnn r! gat ' ’ ’J 12 ’ 00 s6 ’ oo Suits go at' $4.00 we have all sizes. $20.00 Coats go at .. .$16.00 $7.50 Suits go at .. .. .$5.00 Come in and look over these bargains They will save you money. S harged at Sale Prices. , Remembei the date of opening. ; -SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1915. 1 wait, but come early. TEEPLE, BRAWRERRY & PETERSON J Cater to the Man Who Cares

Economy applied to your clothes buy.| ing will add considerably to your Bank account. We’re giving you a chance right now to make a big saving. We’re offering you real Tailor Made Clothes at a reduction of $3 to $7.50 from former prices. We’d like to show you the Cloths : Don’t pass up this opportunity. Holthouse, Schulte & Co. Merchant Tailoring Dep’t.