Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 308, Decatur, Adams County, 24 December 1915 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening Except Sunday by The Decatur Democrat Company LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER ■ , p.'.'A....*—.— . ■ ■m. in — Subscription Rate* Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mall $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. , Entered at the Postolßce in Decatur, ndiana, as second-class matter. We wish you the merriest Christmas ever. Muy Santa Claus be good to you any may the Christmastide bring you joys in plenty for the entire year to come which we hope for you is the most prosperous you have ever * enjoyed. At this season of joy and happiness in this land, we cannot but think of the men in the trenches across the sea, of the suffering millions in the war stricken zone, of the millions of homes where sadness will reign to-, morrow instead of joy. Let us be thankful that we have our homes and our loved ones and that peace is everywhere in this laud. And now for a New Year’s resolution that will help yourself, your neighbor, your community, your state and your nation. Let's be boosters and let’s do that which will aid the greater number of people. In doing that we will have helped ourselves. Decatur has made progress this year but there are many things to be done yet. If every man, woman and child would resolute to do something worth while for tile community next year, it wduld make a grandtotal that would help much in the end. The Delaware County Democratic club will hold its annual dinner next Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the Hotel Delaware in Muncie. County Chairman 11. B. Heller of this city has received an invitation which says: “The committee extends to and through you to the democracy of Adams county, a general invitation to this banquet. Come and bring a crowd.” Those from this county who have attended these affairs know that they are most enjoyable and it is likely that a number from here will attend this year. The program is a good one, including addresses by Senator Kern, Congressman Adair and others. , Do you realize that a hundred or more men and their families will have a happy Christmas because of the hundred-day run of the sugar plant? That institution has met a pay roll of about $4,00Q a week for several months and they will continue to operate several weeks. Besides this benefit the company has paid out hundreds of thousands of dollars to the farmers of the middle west. Several business men called our attention this morning to the fact that the sv.ga • company has been a big help 'to this community this year and some who have heretofore not been enthusiastic declared that they are from this time on for the sugar company. That’s the spirit and we don’t know auy better time to mention it. Boost for Decatur and the concerns that make it. ■X. - ril r , j, We wish at this time to thank our customers for their many kind deeds toward us during the past year. We will endeavor to snow our appreciation of the same during the coming year, by the fairest of treatment. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. fj;.-.; j v- t .■. THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

BBmttnDjnxmrtUKKnncaxtttrttSKft g DOINGS IN SOCIETY I Wonder. I wonder if 1 have tho right To lot myself forget to care How children shiver in the night Where all is cold and dark and bare. My little ones are free from dread ' And sheltered safely from tho storm; Their eyes aro bright, their cheeks are red, Their laughter glad, their clothing warm. But other little ones must weep, And face new dread with each day Where Hunger’s fangs bite very deep And Want sits like a ghost in gray. I have no need to sh '.e blame If pallor Hints the or. han's cheek: I have not made tho crippl > I.?’■• ?, Nor taken from the poor and weak. If children who are hungry sigh, If others who are cold complain. No guilt lies on my conscience—l Have never wronged them for my , gain. But, knowing how they weep at night, Where all is dark and cold and bare, I wonder if I have the right To let myself forget to care. —S. E. Kizer in Chicago Examiner. Mrs. John Everett and Mrs. Cal Peterson entertained the twenty’ ladies of the Baptist Ladies’ Aid society yesterday afternoon in a pleasing way) The work for the new year was dis’ cussed and among other things, they i planned a pastry and apron saje for the first of March. Mrs. F. G. Rogers, the pastor’s wife, was presented with a set of handsome dishes in white and gold, a Christmas gift from the society. Mrs. Myrtle Watts Bouse of Grand Rapids, Mich., sent two dol-, lars, in memory of her father and mother, the late Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Watts, which sum was placed hi the treasury of the society. The hostesses served delicious refreshments. The Jacob Miller family on Mar-! shall street will celebrate Christmas j tomorrow and their guests will be Mr. • and Mrs. Miller and Sam Miller of Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Elzey and daughter, Dorothy; Mr. and Mrs. William McCague and daughter, Frances, went to Fort Wayne today to be Christmas guests of the' V. C. Miller ■ Mj. and Mrs. A. J. Hutchins and ‘ son, Weston Roy, left this morning for Hanover, Mich., to spend their Christmas vacation. Tiie Masons, assisted by the Eastern Star, -are preparing to keep ‘open house on New Year’s day in the new Masonic headquarters. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Niblick will have tiieir family circle complete over the Christmas with the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Gandy from Churubusco and Stewart Niblick from Chicago where he is studying to be a physician. The Christmas tree and Christmas dinner will be features of the entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Holthouse will give their annual Christmas dinner tomorrow for the James Niblick family and the Misses Mary and, Amelia Niblick. Mr. ana Mrs. I. A. Kalver and sons, Robert and Roy left today noon for Chicago where they will spend the holidays with relatives. They will be gene until the Monday after New Years. ’ The annual Christmas party of the Tri Kappas was given last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Helm and was a merry event. Holly, with their red berries; southern emilax, Christmas bells and a Christmas tree formed the appropriate setting. All of the girls of the sorority are at home for the Christmas holidays, and the reunion was a merry one. There were progressive games of many kinds —hearts, chanticleer, roodles and others. A big Christmas pie was later passed and each pulled a string protruding from the cover, finding at its end a burlesque gift—a horn or som eother little toy. The luncheon in (two, courses was served at little tables. The centerpiece of each was a little Christmas tree and place cards were tied to candy canes hung on "the tree. After the luncheon the big Christmas tree was lighted and the gifts hung thereon, drawn by numbers. One of the patronesses, Mrs. Dan Sprang, is in the west, but the other three, Mrs. J. W. Tyndall. Mrs. Eugene Rurivon and Mrs. E. B. Adams, were present, with the folkJwing Tri Kappas: Mrs. Avon Burk, Mrs. Bruce Patterson, Mrs. Dale Moses, Mrs. Albert Sellemeyer, Mrs. Fred Smith, Mrs. J. J. Helm. Misses Madge Hite, Mary and Fan Frisinger, Winifred - Burk, Flbrence Myers. Dorothy, Naomi and Frances Dugan, Fredericks

Ruth Bowers, Frances Colo, Betty Boyers, Ruth Patterson, Helen Niblick. Mr. and Mrs. William Burdg of Marlon and Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Kist of Fort Wayne will join the others of the Al Burdg family at their Christmas reunion. Rev. and Mrs. B. B. Uhl and children. Mary Catherine, Jessie May and Albert, of Toledo, Ohio, will Bpend the holidays with Mrs. Uhl's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Christen, and other relatives here. The O. L. Vaneo home will, be the scene of great Christmas festivities that will begin tonight and continue over the holidays with a house party. Alt the members of the Fred Sellemeyer family will be present. Tomorrow Mr. and Mrs. William Bieneke will join them. Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith will arrive this evening from Indianapolis to spend the week with Mrs. Smith’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Shoemaker, and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Charles David and daughter, Catherine, will be guests of the Tom Gallogly family at Christmas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. H. 8. Lachot, T. H. i Ernst and Charles Ernst will be | Christmas guests of the William Doehrman family at Fort Wayne. o_ COURT HOUSE NEWS Real estate transfers: J. J. Dues et al. to William H. Bittner, 40 acres, Union tp., S3OO. The jury reached a verdict yesterday afternoon a little after 3 o'clock, i finding Joe Eley not guilty of larceny. The deliberation was about five hours. The case of The Peters Hotel vs. Benjamin Wartell was venued here from tiie Allen circuit court. In the estate of Christian Conrad I inventory number one was filed and approved. Marriage licenses were granted this afternoon to Edward Netdstine, born January 8. 1892, son of F. Neadstihe, to wed Florence Kessler, born January i_2, 1895, daughter of Jacob Kessler; i also to Luther Ralstain, born Sep- ■ tember 28. 1882, son of William Ral- . tian, to wed Eliza Bandelier, born July 1, 1868, daughter of Louis Bandelier. The last named were married at two o’clock in the clerk’s office by Justice E. B. Lenhart. In the estate of Zoe McAlhany, tiie administrator was authorized to extend not more than SIOO inrfhe pur- ; base of a monument for the last resting place of the deceased. Licensed to wed: Harry Clayton Kessler, teacher, of Monroe, born October 31, 1895, son of James E. Kessler. and Golda Hendricks, born July, 1897, clerk, daughter of’ James V. Hendricks. GREEK STEAMER LIMPING. (United Press Service) New York, N. Y., Dec. 24 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Greek steamer Thessalonica with three hundred passengers aboard is limping into this port badly crippled in a battle with a storm several hundred miles off the coast last night. The captain of the lonninia wirelessed the Greek line offices today that the Thesselonica was proceeding under her own steam but will arrive two days late. —-— o GETTING BOY BREAKS LEG. Hugo, aged about thirteen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Getting of near St. Johns, had one of his legs broken this morning about ten o'clock. He and Theodore Heckman were returning by horseback from St. John’s, where they had been practicing for the Christmas entertainment this evening. It is presumed that they were racing and that the boy was thrown from the horse. Mr. Getting was in town at the time of tho accident and was notified here.

Thanking Our Friends For Their Kind and Appreciated Patronage We Are With A Merry Christinas and a Happy New Year to all. The Holthouse Drug Co. X

RED CROSS SEAL SALES. Additional sale of Red Cross seals were reported at nobu today, as follows: Enterprise Drug Co 1.90 Indiana Lighting Co 100 Fisher & Harris 1-00 D. M. Hensley L 25 Decatur Public Library 2.00 Miss Patton, first grade 1.00 South Ward 3.16 Catholic Schools 3.00 Geneva Schools 17.80 Linn Grove Schools LOO Elmer Moser ‘.50 Peterson & Moran 1-00 L. A. Holthouse 50 Red Men Lodge 2.17 Hurt Hunsicker 1-50 Con ter lee Cream Co ».. 1.00 Luis Connell, Fanny Heller and Gladys Flanders 3.00 Charles Sether 10 J. W. Vail 5.00 Holland-St. Louis Sugar C 0.... 1.00 K. of C. Lodge 5.00 People’s Loan & Trust Co SIO.OO Old Adams Couny Bank 10.00 Dr. J. S. Coverdale & Son 1.00 Oscar Hoffman 50 Bank of Geneva 1.00 'Adams County Creamery C 0... 1.00 Berlin? Packing Co 1.00 Decatur Lumber Co 1.00 Smith & Bell 2.00 Ed Augenbaugh 25 Dr. Burt Mangold 50 H. A. Colchin 1.00 ' Mrs. S. D. Beavers 50 j Mrs. J. S. Boyers .50 I Berne Drug Store 1.00 ; Berne People’s Bank 2.00 Decatur First National Bank.. 3.00 Dr. P. B. Thomas 25 Dr. E.. Burns 50 i Dr. J. M. Miller 2{f H. S. Michaud 25 T. A. Leonard ...., 1.00 ' Prresbyterian Ladies 53 Elks’ Lodge 10.00 I Monroe Bank 1.00 > North Ward School 4.00 I Indiana Board & Filler Co 10.00 j West Ward School 1.89 jJ. S. McCrory 50 ‘ Mrs. Blackman -..83 I Mrs. Stephenson 10 i Decatur Horse Sale Co 2.00 'E. L. Carroll 50 i Bowers Realty Co 1.00 Thos. Durkin 50 Rev. Seimetz 1.00 George Wemhoff 1.00 ' Masonic Lodge 7.75 Lafountains Handle Factory... 1.00 Decatur Produce Co 1.00 Berne Public Schools 14.00 Stengel & Craig 1.00 Total $179.90 — n RUCKER RETURNS $1743.17 » (United Press Service) j Indianapolis, Dec. 24,—(Special to ; Daily Democrat)—Alvah J. Rucker, | prosecuting attorney today presented Marion county with $1743.17 because lie felt that the p,cople of the county had not benefittej by his prosecution of Mayor Bell and other well known officials in the fraud cases. The prosecutor pointed out that inasmuch as the I rosecution ended in acquittals the money spent in obtaining evidence was principally thrown away. 0 j SNOW WRECKS TRAIN (United Press Service) Galena, Kans., Dec. 24,* —(Special Io Daily Democrat) —One person was killed and 28 injured when a south lound Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf pasenger train crashed into the rear Pullman of a Frisco passenger train standing in front of the depot here today. A blinding snow-storm made it impossible for the engineer of the Gulf train to see the one standing here. o FOR SURVEYOR. In reply to the inquiries of my friends I take this method of announcing my name as a Democratic Candidate for the office of County Surveyor of Adams County, subject to the decision of the Primary Election to be held in March 1916. 305t6 ORVAi. HARRUFF. o Democrat Want Ads Pay,

MAILS REACH CLIMAX. In Bulk This Morning—Many Thousands Os Parcels. The bulk of mails reached a climax this morning at the local postoffice. several thousand parcels being received. The carriers were greatly taxed In the delivery. The rural mull carriers will work on Christmas day, and the city carriers .will make one complete delivery. Attention to "freak” letters Is called by the Toledo postmaster, Mr. Parrish, who says, according to a Toledo paper: “Postmaster Parrish says tliousands of “freak" Christinas letters have been destroyed this year because they will riot go through the canceling machines but become torn In passage. They range in Size from those two Inches long and one inch wide to those that are nine inches long and two inches wide. There have been thousands and thousands of these mailed and it is impossible to cancel them by hand, as it would take one man 10 days to 1 do it., or 10 men one day. "The postmaster says it would be, w’se for persons to mail their Christmas greetings in envelopes as near the customary size as possible. o TODAY'S HOOSIER ODDITY. (United Press Service) ' Peru, Ind., Dec. 24—(Special to the 1 Daily Democrat)—Col. B. E. Wallace 1 is wondering whether there used to ' be a Sam Wallace in Lewis, Mont.. 1 but he isn’t inquisitive enough to bite. 1 He received from that city in quick 1 succession, three telegrams stating: • “Your brother is sick,” “Your brother 1 Sam is dying.” “Your brother Sam is ' dead.” To the last message was ad- ’ ded, “Your wishes will be carried 1 out.” But Colonel Wallace has no ; brother Sam. His friends believe the 1 veteran showman was the intended ' victim of some one who planned to 1 have him pay money for the burial 1 expenses of some fictitious Sam Wal- ' lace. I o CHRISTMAS HOOSIER ODDITY. (United Press Service) i Washington, Ind.. Dec. 24- —Patrolman Harry Lacey, off duty, planned a pleasant little evening for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hood, newlyweds. He gathered the boys together and they ! handcuffed Hood and placed him on a , dray. That was easy. Then Harry i tried to put bracelets on Mrs. Hood, i The bride handed Harry an uppercut i to the jaw that jarred his wisdom ! teeth out of place. After releasing . the groom the crowd made a hurried get-away. NOTICE, BEN HURS! 1 All Ben Hurs are notified to be at , the hall promptly at 7:30 o’clock toi night as business of importance do- ’ mands the attention of the lodge. A - short meeting is planned so that those i who desire to may attend other Christi mas programs. THE GOODFELLOW CLUB. ) > Previously reported $27.10 5 A Goodfellow 1.20 Lillie Gerard 50 Cal Peterson 50 Bert Hunsicker 25 H. S. Michaud 25 > Fred Reppert 1.00 s Third Ward Bible club 30 i Total $31.20 , Democrat Want Ads Pay.

I I GREETINGS 1 •• Days full of laughter « n and days full of smiles- •? II Thais what were wishing you i! «s over the miles: s 0 Joy and prosperity | all through the year; ! s ' This is our toast to you. s II Luck and good cheer. Il = MERRY CHRISTMAS s p HAPPY NEW YEAR f = THE BOSTON STORE = _ L)ry Goods & Groceries. *•

A MERRY! MERRY! CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & CO. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boy’s. — ■■—"" l — Greetings:At this season of the glad Christmastide, we wish to thank you for the best holiday patronage we have ever enjoyed. We ask you for your future trade, assuring you courteous treatment and dollar saving values. May the yuletide be a happy one for you and the New Year a prosperous one. SINCERELY, 60. WS JAVE -TOTT MOiTET ttook for the Tarkey on Every Bas Yen Buy Great Strength, Durability, Fme Color. &X so c u? WABASH PORTLAND CEMENT CO. General Offices, Detroit. Mick. Works. Strok. ladhuu For sale by Samuel Acker. Decatur, Ind.

PIANO TUNING AND REPAIRING. D. A. Gilliom (Profeßßional) retainer and repairer of pianos and sewing machines, and piano tuner. Dealer in both branches. Write or phone 8, Line P, city. Office at home. Residence, south end city limits, at G. R. & I. railroad crossing. At home on Saturdays. • 293-m-w-s-ts o DEMOCRAT WANT ADA PAY SIG

FOR SALE. We are going to leave the city and \ / would like to sell the following pieces of furniture: Columbia graphophone, record cabinet, sewing machine, ice box, oil stove, bed, complete, a few chairs, kitchen table, child's high chair and nursery chair. Can be seen any time, as we want to sell this week.. 607 North Fifth street, second house north cf water works. 304*5