Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 291, Decatur, Adams County, 4 December 1915 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT PubllahMt Cv«ry Kxcept ••■Say by The Decatur Democrat Company g«W o. KLLINQHAH JOHN H. HILLII jfh. —ar -.gTg Subscription Ratu Per Week, by carrier 10. cents Per Tear, by carrier 10.00 Per Month, by mall . 15 cents Per Year, by mall (2.50 Single Copies 1 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the Postofflce In Decatur, Indiana, as second-class matter. Os course, everybody is in favor of the municipal Christinas tree. It will bring joy and happiness to many children who might otherwise not have much to look forward to and it will prove a delightful event for young and old. rich and poor. Help do it. From every section of the state Foiues favorable reports concerning the candidacy of John A. M. Adair for governor. That he will receive the nomination and elected by a good majority is being freely predicted by the wisest politicians and business men of the state. The Christmas Savings funds will be sent out next week which means that many thousand dollars will be ready for distribution and that it will be spent among the merchants of Decatur. It's a good time to advertise, which hint ought to be sufficient to the average merchant who is wide awake. Judge David E. Smith, who has been mentioned as a possible candidate for congress is receiving much encouragement. He is recognized as a man of ability, a campaigner, his’high character. splendid home life, his lofty ideals, and his every act as a public official makes him an ideal candidate. Several others have been mentioned over the district, but if Judge Smith decides to enter the race as his friends are insisting he must, he will iio doubt be the favorite. The Democratic Editorial association of Indiana is planning for its midwinter meeting to be held Thursday and Friday, February 3rd and 4th. at the Denison hotel at Indianapolis. An invitation has been extended to Hon. Robert Lansing, sec retary of state, and his attendance will be urged by Hon. Thomas Taggart, national committeeman. who is now in the east. Should this distinguished member of

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1 the cabinet accept the invitation it is : safe to say that the meeting will be one of unusual Importance. I ‘Judge David E. Smith of Decatur has announced that he will be a candidate for the democratic nomination : for congress in the Eighth district, the |H>sition now held by John A. M. I Adair, who has anounced his candi J dacy for governor. The democrats • of the Eighth should look no further • for a candidate to fill the place of . Mr. Adair, as Mr. Smith tills the bill 1 to the letter. Judge Smith has been , tried in public life and has been found '• to be highly capable, faithful amkhou . est. He would ably represent his disr trict in the national body. Should the ! democratic party of his district nominate him his election would be cer- ■ tain. He would not only receive the ! democratic vote in his di.tri. L, but he 1 would receive a large republican and progressive vote, as his ability is recognled throughout the district. The wisdom of the democrats of the Eighth district will be tested by their attitude ! towards Mr. Smith's candidacy.— Huntington Press. I DOINGS IN SOCIETY f WEEK’S CLUB CALENDAR. I Sunday. 1 L. T. L.—M. E. church. Monday. I Progressive S. S. Class —Mrs. M. E Smith. Euterpean—Mrs. Fred Fruchte. Research —Mrs. Ella Rice. T uesday. ' Tri Kappas —Florence Myers. Presbyterian Missionary—Mrs. S. D. Beavers. , Wednesday. Shakespeare—Mrs. C. C. Schafer. Thursday. Ben Hurs Parcel Post and Penny r Social —At Hall. Eastern Star Kitchen Shower—Ma- • sonic Hall Parlors. Winter Nights. . Now winter nights enlarge The number of their hours; 1 And clouds their storm discharge > Upon the airy towers. 1 Let now the chimneys blaze And cups o’erflow with wine, Let well-tuned words amaze With harmony divine! » Now yellow waxen lights - Shall wait on honey love • While youthful revels* masque and courtly sights, i Sleep's leaden spells remove. This time doth well dispense With lover’s long discourse; Much speech hath some defense. Though beauty no remorse. All do not all things well; Some measures comely tread. j Some knotted riddles tell,

Some poems smoothly read. The summer hath his joys, And winter his delights; Though love and all his pleasures are but toys, They shorten tedious nights. Thomas Campion (7-1619.) Announcement is made that the Presbyterian Woman's Homo and Foreign Missionary society will meet on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. S. D. Beavers. The program will be announced later. The ladies are requested to meet promptly at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Alta Leady of Geneva will be a week-end guest of A. L. Burdg and family. The Tri Kappas will be entertained Tuesday evening by Miss Florence Myers. Miss Naomi Dugan will have the paper on Kipling's "India”. Tiie bean social given by the Epworth League at thp M. E. church parlors last evening was a successful one. The attendance was very good and a goo,] time was enjoyed. In a getting acquainted stunt, in which each guest was given a poke of beans fcr forfeits in answering questions by either "yes" or "no”. Miss Harriet Meyers won the prize. In guessing the number of beans in a jar, Miss Bertha Fledderjohann 'came within one of guessing the correct number. Carrying beans on a knife with a partner was another stunt in which Doris Erwin and Anita JSwearenger scored the highest. A bean bag contest and other games were also played. A luncheon of beans pickles, sandwiches and coffee was tempting. \ The Eastern Star ladies will give a kitchen shower in the parlors of their new Home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 every lady of Masonic families are invited to come and bring their thimble to hem the linen and bring a piece of Wre for kitchen, light refresments will be served and a social time is expected. The Euterpean club will meet with Mrs. J. Fred Fruchte Monday evening Mrs. Roy Archbold, Mrs. Dan Beery ana Mrs. P. B. Thomas entertained the Methodist Woman's Home Missionary society ath the Archbold home yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Emma Daniels gave a good paper on the work of tiie national society for the year: Mrs. John Vaii gave a paper on th. financial work of the conference association for the year, she being the conference treasurer. Mrs. F. V. Mil's eove-red the work of the Fort Wayne district for the year; and Mrs. J. M Miller, the local society's year's work. Mrs. D. T. Stepnenson gave a good report of the conference held recent ly at Wabash. It was unamiously voted that the next convention of the Woman’s Home Missionary society of the conference, be held in this city next November. The hostess served refreshments during the closing social period. The Junior Christian Endeavor society of the Christian church had a fine “Good Times” social last evening at the J. E. Anderson home. The attendance was good and many interesting amusements were provided. They played "fruit basket upset,” "brush.’ ’and other things and later had a good program. Piano solos and given by Jestine Hocker and Lucile Engle; a talk by Lucile Smith; recitations by Margaret Williams and Dwight Borton; a song by three girls. Mary Burk. Dorothy Enos and Margaret Williams; and a song by four boys. Orean Schultz. LaVere Eagle. Glen Patterson and Dwight Borton. A fish pond was also conducted, MaryBurk and Margaret Williams being in charge of that. Tempting refreshments were served.. A silver offering was taken and quite a good little sum for the juniors’ treasury gleaned. Mrs. E. S. Christen had a good paper on "Educational.and Religious Development of Indiana” for the Historical club yesterday afternoon when Mrs. Amos Giilig entertained. The sub-topic discussions bore out the subject and were very instructive and entertaining also. Mrs. Leland Frank, formerly Miss Lena Butler, was the guest of honor at a shower given by the Good Times' club last evening, when Mrs. Ralph Miller entertained. Busying themselves with crocheting while they listened to victrola music, the evening was spent very entertainingly. Mrs. Martin Miller and Mrs. Charles Miller were also guests, besides the club members. Later a very appetizing two-course luncheon was served. In this the hostesses were assisted by the Misses Martha McCrory, Esther and Ireta Butler, and Master Walter Miller. The gift shower was poured out on the dining room table and there the party repaired after luncheon and watched Mrs. F rank open the parcels which contained pretty and useful gifts. « Another interesting meeting of the--Willing Workers’ class of the Calvary Sunday school was held on Thnrt’day afternoon at the home of Miss Vora

Milch. With the absence of only one member the meeting was opened by singing. “If the Savior Journey With I Me.” After the Scripture reading by the class president, Vora Mitch, and short sentence prayers by each, the' class prayer was repealed in concert, i followed by roll call, each responding > with a chosen scripture gem. and the paying of monthly dues, which is five cents per month, if present at the meeting, but a penalty of five cents is added for the absence of any member at the regular monthly meetings. The collection, including one birthday ottering, amounted to eighty-one cents. A very tiye program was rendered, consisting of duets, solos, instrumental music, readings and declamations, and was enjoyed by all. At this time the reorganization of the class took place, the election resulting as follows: Miss Vora Mitch was again chosen president, with Wildas Shifferly vice president; Bessie Lichtenberger, secretary; Gertrude Shift'erly. treasurer. Names were drawn for the Christmas exchange remembrances which the class has followed for two or three years, and greatly enjoy the surprises in store, eacly one giving a present and each one receiving one. which helps all to feel the Christmas joys of peace and good will. Ae very fine lunch was served, including a cup of which all enjoyed greatly.—Contributed. Miss Ina Wright will come from Fort Wayne this evening to spend, the week-end with Miss Agues Meibers. The Progressive Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. W. E. Smith Monday evening. At the meeting of the Philathea class with Mrs.,J. J. Baumgartner last evening. Miss Etta Brandyberry had a reading from the book. “That Someyiing.” that was very good. Other social diversions occupied their time and light refreshments were served. CALENDAR FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 4. Tuesday Evening, December 7, 7:30. Decatur Chapter. No. 112, R. A. M. Regular stated convocation. Election of officers to serve for the ensuing year. This convocation will be held in new lodge room in the Schafer block. Friday, December 10, 7:30 p. m. Decatur Chapter. No. 127, O. E. S. Regular stated meeting, election of officers to serve for the ensuing year. This meeting will be held in the new hall in the Schafer block. o ADAIR CHAIRMAN (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) expenditures in the war department; Barnhart of Indiana is chairman of printing; Morrison of Indiana is chairman of patents and Moss of Indiana, expert on rural credits, was named to the banking committee. o HUNDREDS ATTEND. The free rubber exhibit at the Charlie Voglewede shoe store today was attended by hundreds of customers as well as many of those who just dropped in to see the rubber display. A factory representative from the “Top Notch" was there showing the people the processes of the rubber art. And talk about kids! Say, they were there to get the toy balloons given as souvenirs. n—- — FORNAX MILLING CO. Pays highest prices for good milling wheat. Want good hand sorted new ear corn. Call and see them. 281tf WANTED. One or two men to do corn husking. Inquire of Thomas Dowling, Phone 11-B. 286tf c _____ Without a doubt, Montraville Flowers is one of the greatest of platform lecturers, and as he is on the high school lyceum course he will be here next Thursday, December B, at the Bosse opera house. Don't fail to hear him. . i. i ■ . . < _ DECEMBER 26th. Last Date of Sunday Excursions Via the NICKEL PLATE ROAD 25c to SI.OO Hound Trip To Joints within 160 miles Full information of Ticket Agent, or write F. P. PARNIN, D. P. A., Fort Wayne, Ind. I

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