Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 20, Decatur, Adams County, 23 January 1915 — Page 2

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▲drertlalng rates made known on application. _____— Sintered at the poetofflce tn Decatur Indiana, an second-clast matter. Some real winter, but what s the use to fuss about it. You knew it was coming all the time and there would be even more complaining if the weath er was sloppy and rainy instead of the real tiling. Let's be happy and if we can't, let's be as happy as we can.

Reports from the employes at the city treasurer's office show that the people responded nicely to the first enforcement of the rule that all light and water bills must be paid by the twentieth of the month. The plan was ordered by the public service commit sion and will prove a much more sat Isfactory way of doing business, from every viewpoint.

Hon. Newton Gilbert, a lawyer, with a lucrative ji.i. tice in the Philippine Islands, is in Washington and accord ing to a story by R. E. Peters, is doing a little fence building with an eye or. the republican nomination for the Indian* senatorship. Gilbert has held several good jobs during his career and has a splendid opinion of his own ability, but we have some doubt as to him being able to convince the people of Indiana that he is particularly well qualified to succeed Senator Kern.

At four o’clock next Wednesday the population of the United States will reach the one hundred million mark, according to figures just announced by J. S. McCoy, actuary of the treas ury department, it’s some country and it’s some system when the experts can tell you just when a certain figure in population will be reached. Plat form lecturers will please take notice and change the statement of ninety millions used since the census of 1910 to one hundred million as now esti mated. The death of Grandma Ferry at the home of a daugiiter in Fort Wayne yesterday, removes from this earth the oldest resident of northeastern Indiana. When she came to Fort Wayne there were but two houses outside th.; fort, and her stories of the early days in this section when the Indians were plentiful and when the pioneers were building for today, were interesting. A quarter of her years were spent in this city and the quaint old lady was

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sincerely loved by many who knew her. She celebrated her one hundredth anniversary last September. There should no longer be doubt in any quarter that the world Is moving. Daniel Guggenheim, noted capitalist, Interested in many corporations, and directing head of the largest smelting and refining concern in America, declares under oat 11 that he not only believes the state should find jobs for the jobless, but that inherited fortunes should be taxed for the benefit of th. poor, and that the wage-earner hat just as much right to organise as has the capitalist. That sort of talk Iron, a capitalist a few years ago would have been considered rcvolutiorar, and even today it is calculated to send unpleasant shivers C'urrlng up air down the spinal column: of some c. Mr. Guggenheim's no. ><’ ass h business. —Fort Wayne Sentinel.

r» . M M MMaaM•»*»•*•* .Ai ‘ *• *•»* | DOINGS IN SOCIETY i WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Monday. Research —Mrs. P. G. Hooper. Tuesday. Historical—Mrs. Mary Congleton. Wednesday. Wednesday Afternoon ‘'soo'' ClubMrs. Ansel Bremerkamp. Shakespeare —Mrs. D. T. Stephen son. Friday. Mite Society—Mrs. C. F. Kenna. OLD “HEART SONG” SERIES. Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms. Probably the most inspiring of all the old "heart songs,” one that shows the staunch, substantial heart of the Scotch, whose song has thus been sung by Tom Moore, is the following. It is most refreshing after a period of popu lar rag-time, with such sentiment as expressed in “Casey Jones” and "I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now:” Believe me if all those endearing young charms Which I gaze on So fondly today, Were to change by tomorrow and fleet in my arms, Like fairy gifts fading away, Thou would'st still be adored, as this moment thou art, Let thy loveliness fade as it will; And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still. It is not while beauty and youth are thine own, And thy cheeks unprofan’d by a tear, That the fervor and faith of a soul can be known, To which time will but make thee more dear. Oh! the heart that has truly lov’d never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on her go-1, when he sets. The same look which she turn’:! when he rose!

It was Hillsdale, Mich., that gave us the idea “pot luck” suppers. Behold. Michigan comes forward with another original “social function.” It comes from Sturgis, Michigan, and takes the form of a "pan cake supper.” it is a social given by a church organisation and pancakes of all kinds, with syrup and sausage, are served. One of the jolliest occasions of the season was the sleighing party given Thursday evening by Henry Bauman, H. C. Clark and W. A. Fonner. The party consisted of three big sleds and conveyed forty-five joy riders to the magnificent country home of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Butler of Root township. The evening was very pleasantly spent in games and music. Light refreshments were served and all enjoyed the evening to the limit. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Christen, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Magley, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Kunkle, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Peoples, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Magley, Mr. ind Mrs. D. W. Wilder and son, Ralph; Mr. and Mrs. John Baumgartner, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bauman, Mrs. C. C. Wilder, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Fonner, Erma Houck, Thelma Houck, Bessie Wilder, Myrtle Wilder. Florence Lewton, Edith Rice, Florence Rice, Lilia Thomas, Eunice McCowan, Lena Butler, Ursa Butler, Ruth Gay, Verna Smith, Lilah Lord, Helen Fonner. Catherine Christen, Naomi Christen, Ellis Christen, Albert Johnson, Arthur Clark, Heber Fonner. —Contributed.

A peep into the valentine season, which is fast approaching was suggested in the delightful parties of yesterday afternoon, given by Mrs. S. V. Hoffman, Mrs. Irvin Case and Mrs. I. J. Helm. The spacious Knights of 1 Pythias home was given over to the events and every detail was charming. There were forty lady guests at the

afternoon sewing party. The large room on the second floor was the assembly room for the ladies. Potted plants aud flowers were used in the decorations. A special feature was the sewing contest. Squares of white linen in hoops on each of which was outlined a heart were given out. With red thread each was asked to outline the heart in any stitch she preferred. The squares were numbered and aftet the 'outline was made, these were placed on the table and a general vote taken. Mrs. Chalmer Schafer was awarded the prize. An enjoyable on tertainment feature were the songs feiven by Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer and Mrs. Arthur Ford. Luncheon was served in the large dining room. Tinlittle tables were arranged in a circle and the center table had as its decora tlon a potted plant in a wicker basket. The room was darkened and the light came from candles. Red candles in individual crystal sticks lighted each place, while eacli table had as a centerpiece larger red candles in a larger crystal stick, with red and silver shades. Place cards were little valentine envelopes with red hea r t stamps. Inside the envelopes were written Abe Martin’s sayings. These were read aloud and proved amusing. Between courses there was an interesting contest, in which words in “winter” were formed, making a witty rhyme. The two having the correct answers at each table, progressed to another. The young girls who assisted in serving were Gladys Flanders, Alta Teeple. Ruth Hubbard and Fanny Heller. They were gowned in white with red ribbons and wore red heart shaped aprons. Red fluted cups filled with

tiny candy motto-hearts were set at each place. The folowing tempting menu was served: Pressed veal, creamed potatoes, corn cones, het rolls, preserves, cottage cheese, vegetable salad, coffee, ice cream, cake. The menu carried out the valentine idea. The meat was garnished with tiny ted hearts cut from beets and the ice cream was in heart shape in red and white halves. Mrs. Charles Loch was on out-of-town guest.

In the evening the same ladies entertained fifteen couples. Progressive hearts were played at little tables in the lodge room. Tally cards were in white heart-shaped form tied with red ribbons and ornamented with tiny red heart stamps. Mrs. Dan Vail won the prize. Another interesting contest was a valentine contest. On arriving each guest had his shadow profile drawn. These were hung picture gal lery fashion and a guessing of “Who’: Who” was in order. Mrs. Charle: Loch won the prize in this contest. A hoop-throwing contest was also giv en. Three pegs, each counting a different value, were wrapped with red. Sides were chosen and hoops thrown, the purpose being to encircle the pegs. In an A. B. C. contest, sentences were formed whose words began with each letter of the alphabet in order. This was particularly amusing. The luncheon was served in the dining room, this part of the entertainment being the same as that of the afternoon. The

parties were very charming throug!

The Mite society of the Methodist church met with Mrs. J. M. Miller yes terday, she being assisted in enter taining by Mrs. Charles Elzey and Mrs. C. H. Colter. Mrs. D. T. Stephenson conducted the devotional service. Much business came before the so ciety and on account of the tabernacle services later it was decided to hold the meetings every week until then, in order that there might be none dur ing the services. The attendance was quite large in spite of the bad weather. The meeting next week will be with Mrs. C. F. Kenna on South Third street. The Maxixe Dancing club met again last night for instruction and a social dance. The meeting will be held on Tuesday of next week instead of Friday, the regular night. Fred Schurger will hold his dancing class on Mon day evening. On Wednesday the Knights of Columbus will give a “SOO" party for the ladies. Little Master Irvin Steele, son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Steele, entertained the members of his Sunday school class and their teacher, Mrs. Benjamin Borton, last evening in a pleasing way at bis home on Madison street. Thed had their chart lesson, games and amusements and a delicious luncheon. The class meets weekly. ABOUT THE SICK Miss Celia Andrews, who Is ill of scarlet fever, was better today. Her condition is not considered serious. Clyde Cline, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cline, who is ill of scarlet fever, is suffering from a mild case, and is also better today. Mrs. Andrew Welfley is reported as being better. County Clerk Ferdinand Bleeke is reported as getting along well and unless unforeseen complications arise, will be all right.

LONG LIFE ENDS (CONTINUES THOM PAGE ONE) old settlers used toset their traps in what was a dense forest, where XV i If & Dessaucr's store now stands. “Historians who have compiled histories of Fort Wayne and northern Indiana have secured much valuable data from her. Interested in War. "Mrs. Ferry was greatly interested in the European war and would often have members of the household read to her the latest news from the great scene of the conflict. She was particularly interested because a grand daughter had married a German citizen, Herr Stabler, and now lives in Strassburg. Herr Stabler is a commissioned officer in the German army and is in active service at the front. His son, Clinton, who is Mrs. Ferry's great-grandson, is eighteen years of age, and has also entered the army. "Mrs. Ferry, M’hose maiden name was Bourie, was born in Detroit, in 1814. Her father, who had belonged to the French nobility, had lived in Fort Wayne for a number of years previous to his moving to Detroit. Three months after the birth of Caroline, Bourie decided to return to Ft. Wayne and accordingly moved his family here In 1831 Miss Caroline Bourie met and married Lucien P. Ferry, a lawyer ->f great renown in those early days. They had six children, all of whom have died except Mrs. Boyles. Clinton P. Ferry, the youngest son of the deceased, went west al>out the time gold was first discovered there. He won great wealth and fame, and before he died became known as the "Duke of Tacoma,” and is said to have named that city. “Mrs. Ferry attended school at the old council house until she was sixteen years of age. when her father took her to Detroit, where she attended school for several months. A year later she returned to Fort Wayne and was matried to Mr. Ferry. “Mrs. Ferry celebrated her one hun dredth birthday anniversary on September 10, 1914. On that day a large delegation of Masons, her husband having been a charter member cf Wayne lodge, No. 25, F. & A. M. spending a portion of the day with her. There were a number of other friends who called on her and extended congratulations.

Lived a Useful Life. “Mrs. Ferry had lived a most usefu. life. She always had a smile for het friends and seldom complained. Her long life can be attributed to her right living. For the past five years het diet had been practicahy the same. In the morning, promptly at 7:30 o’clock she was given her breakfast, consist ing of shredded wheat biscuit covere< with milk, a few slices of bread, a lit tie butter and a cup of coffee. At 11:31 o’clock her dinner was taken to het room, consisting of two baked pota toes, a bowl of lettuce when in season occasionally a little fat meat, twe pieces of fried mush and bread and butter and coffee. In the evening sh< was served with a cup of tea and c slice of bread and butter. “On Wednesday night Mrs. Ferri tailed for her first glass of water ir nine months. During that time she has drank but little water, which if regarded as most remarkable. She contended that water parched her tongue. “The funeral services will be he'd Monday morning, although the hou: and other details have not been determined.” Word received here later today stat cd that the funeral would be held Mon day morning at 9 o’clock in the catlie dral at Fort Wayne. A. M. Anker, o this city, a former neighbor of Grand ma Ferry whjle she lived here, and who assisted in carrying her when shr became unable to walk, will serve a? one of the pall bearers, according tr a request of Mrs. Ferry.

FOR SALK —130 acres, level prairie soil, I*4 miles to market. Good fen ces, good improvements, Interurban car stops in front of farm, 6 miles te Elkhart , price SIOO.OO per acre, $4,000. 00 cash, 10 years time, for balance. 100 acres 1 4 mile to Bristol, good level land, good house, fair barn, Interur ban stop, price SBS per acre. 178 acres, level black prairie, good im provements, price SIOO. per acre. 18t:!. FOR SALE —16 horse power Huber engine; also a Ford touring car. In quire of O. A. Sink, Zanesville, Ind. 31 is ************* * MONEY TO LOAN * * ON * * FARMS * * JOHN SCHURGER > * ABSTRACTOR * ************** The Maxixe Dance Club will hold their regular class and Social Dance on Tuesday, Jan. 26th. in place of Friday, as hereto for. This I change for this week only. l

Top Notch COFFEE That’a Chase 4 Sanborn’s line of Coffee. Nothing better in Coffee wM •ver offered at anywhere near the price we sell Chase & Sanborn Coffees Nothing equal to the coffee we a-e offering at 30c In looks or serviceworth a nickel more if it's worth a cent and you will pay 35c for coffee not half as good in order to say you got a premium free, pon't expect free things of anybody, buy the best coffee and get what you pay for in the quality of the goods. F. V- MILLS The Grocer Decatur, Indiana. LOST—Watch on Wednesday evening Finder please return to Julius Flederjohann. • 19t3

THE LAST WEEK OF THE BIG JANUARY COST SALE STARTS MONDAY, JAN. 25th. CLOSES SATURDAY, JAN. 30th. ’ls. SPECIAL BARGAIN PRICES FOR THE CLOSING WEEK WATCH FOR THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT NIBLICK & CO. ~ FOUR PER CENT! ~ JOIN OUR CHRISTMAS CLUB pay Four Percent Interest. One cent and up Club closes Feb. 1 st. Come and see us. YOUR HOKEY IK Oll« BANK. THE PEOPLES LOAN & TRUST CO. BANK OF SERVICE Watch Our Next Ad-

ff sp' IH n - -■* .✓rngsv' yL- wMEatia—kl /•A We Need The Room You Need The Buggy The day after our fire we received one car load of Union City Storm Buggies. These buggiesmust now be sold to make room for our spring buggies. All buggv manufacturers have conceded that the Union City Storm King is in a class by its self. The only buggy with rattle proof doors. We will sell these buggies at the unheard of price of $75.00 60, WE JAVi: ITOV MCOHErg