Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 55, Decatur, Adams County, 4 March 1916 — Page 5

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' WEATHER FORECAST J Ttttntntmniinnr-Tntrt-.-:.-.: .crntatH Party overcast tonight and, Sundav, wanner tonight. Miss Kathryn Egley returned to her home at Berne this morning. Miss Helen Aurentz, of Fort Wayne is the guest of Miss Agnes Kohne. Guy Brown teacher at Monmouth, attended the teacher’s institute there today. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Jones left this morning for Fort Wayne to attend to business. Miss Emma Houk went out on .he 8 :’3O car to Monmouth to attend the teachers’ institute. The Misses Etta Brandyberry and effie Patton visited with Miss Mary Effie Patton in Fort Wayne today. Mrs Russell Cowan and son, Clyde Russell left this morning for Fort Wayne to which place the Cowans ire moving. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Baker and daughter, Virginia, left on the 1:05 train on the G. R. & I. for Geneva to visit with his brother, W. N. Baker, and family. Mrs. C. D. Kunkel of Monmouth came to accompany her grandsen,, James Calvin Moses to her home for the day while Mr. and Mrs. Dale Moses are moving to the Sampson Pillars farm north of the city. Mrs. Anthony Vcglewede w ent to Ft. Wayne yesterday afternoon to take her sister Mrs. Plock, from the St. Jose >h hospital, to her home on Fort Wayne. Her sister had been in the hospital five weeks suffering from a nervous breakdown and has improved.

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Miss Fan Hammell went to Geneva this afternoon. Mrs. Margaret Louthan of Fort Wayne was a visitor here today. Rcberi Blackburn of Winchester St. is on the sick list suffering from indigestion. > Mrs. Sevilla Gross went to Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon to which Place she is moving. Mrs. Nick Wagner left yesterday afternoon for Fort W’ayne to visit with her sister Mrs. Munson. Mrs. J. S. Boyers and daughter. Bessie, and Miss FTedia Wemhoff went to Fort Wayne yesterday afterndon. Otto Ehinger of Columbia, Mo., was here to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Henry Myers, held this morning. Mrs. U. S. Drummond and son William, went to Pleasant Mills for a visit with Mrs. Drummond's daughter. Mrs. Harry Suman. Mrs. Schmeider and daughter of Lima. Ohio, were here to attend the funeral of her sister-in-law. Mrs. Henry Myers, this morning. Mrs. Will Doehrman and daughters of Fort Wayne arrived this morning for a visit with her sister Mrs. L. C. Annen and other relatives. Th' feller that’s pleased witji everthing either don’t cut any ice or he has somethin' up his sleeve. Some fellers' idea o' bein’ a sport is smokin’ a nickel cigar in a case. Abe Martin. Mrs. John Niblick returned yesterday afternoon from West Palm Beach. Florida, where she spent several weeks with her sister. Mrs. Hattie Studebaker-Obenauer. Mrs. Obenauer is recovering and is again able to sit up. Mrs. Niblick stopped a week at Coronado Beach and also stopped at St. Augustine on her way home.

Sam Kuntz of Fort Wayne was a business visitor hero w Nelson Cole, the contractor, went to Fort Waylie today noon, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Crawford went to Fort Wayne this noon. Mrs. Mary Gase returned to Fort Wayne after a visit at Willshire, O. Mrs. James Barton returned this afternoon to her home at Linn Grove. Mrs. Sarah A. Wagner reutrned to Monroe this’ afternoon after a visit here. C. B. Daly, state accountant, left for his home at Winchester, where he will spend Sunday. George Miller went to Fort Wayne this afternoon to visit with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Jones. Mrs. Clay son Carroll left on the 1:05 G. R. & I. train for Greenville, Ohio,to visit with relatives. Mrs. Margaret Louthan returned this afternoon to Fort Wayne after a visit here with sick relatives. Mrs. Floyd Smith returned to Fort Waytie this afternoon. She attended the funeral of Mr. Henry Meyers. Miss iva Ray left on the 2:30 ear for Pert Wayne to spend Sunday with her sister Mrs. Jack Klingenbarger. Mrs. Jeff Bryson of Portland and Mrs. Jerry Torrence of Marion returned home today after a visit here. Mrs. J. W. Merriman went to Berne this afternoon to spend Sunday with Mr. Merriman’s mother, Mrs. Adam Syphers. The school board met last evening and attended to business relating to the ordering of diplomas for the spring commencement. Mrs. Jesse Kelley and children, who have been here visiting with relatives and also at Van Buren, left this afternoon for her home at Berne. Misses Irma Dudenstady of Peru and Vera Buuckman returned to Ft. Wayne after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. William R. Wood east of the city. Mrs. C. F. Bucher and children left yesterday afternoo non the 3:22 train fcr Hoagland to visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Quandt. Miss Anna McLean, formerly of th.s city, who has spent several years in Cclorado, is at her home at Circleville. Ohio, and in excellent health again. Word from Al and Charles Fritzinger family is that they arrived at Clariesso, Minnesota, last Saturday The thermometer registered 12 below zero and snow was three feet deep. They feund it necessary to get snow shoes and traveling is easier on eight-foot snow 'shoes than otherwise. o ; ' RESTRAINT. “Have women a sense of humor ?” asked the matter-of-fact man. “Oh, yes,” implied Miss Cayenne. “But she has to curb it. If women laughed at everything they saw that’s funny they would spoil efforts to propose by some really nice men.” THE COST OF FAME. “Why do you work for money instead of fame?” “I want to get the money first. My observation teaches me that fame is a most expensive luxury that the rich only can afford to live up to.” A BACKHANDER FOR SAPPY. Sappleigh—Robson is the biggest ass in town, but his wife is the cleverest woman I know —aw —present company excepted, of course. Miss Keen —Yes, in both cases. ELECTRICITY TO MILK COWS. On a farm conducted by the municipality of Berlin cows are being milked in the fields by electrical machines deriving their power through cables. , — —1 ' HIS GAME. < '' ’ \ She —And don’t you go in for sport of any kind? He —Oh, yaas, don’t yer know. I’m — haw — passionately fond of dominoes. ACCORDING TO HER BOOK. “Miss Jennie,” said the teacher, “what is the future of the verb ‘to’ love ?’ ” “To get married,” promptly replied the up-to-date damsel. AS AMENDED. “Truth is mighty,” quoted the moralist. “Yes,” rejoined the demoralizer; “it is mighty scarce.” HIS FUNNY WAY. “There goes a chap who has a; funny way of earning a living.” “What does he do?” “He writes iokes.” . Democrat Want Ads Pay.

MmHHUinmtnwuiwimKnnfmttcta - DOINGS IN SOCIETY mmnaaaaannn ntt ;imattKittttxi WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Monday. Young Woman's Bible Club ■ Research Club—Mrs. O. L. Vance. Young Woman’s Bible Club Library. Tuesday. Presbyterian Missionary Mrs. L. A i Graham. Wednesday "Five Hundred Club" Mrs. Otto Green. | Evangelical Chicken Dinner- Old Laundry Building. Wednesday. Shakespeare Mrs. J. W. Tyndall. Historical Called Meeting—Mrs. C. A. Battenberg. Thursday. Loyal Workers Class- —Mrs. Frank i Butler. Friday. Historical—Mrs. James Bain. Pretense. It is no disgrace not to be able to do everything, but to undertake or pretend to do what you are not made for is- not only shameful but extremely troublesome ami vexatious.—Plutarch. A very pleasant social and birthday party was conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Dague of Blue Creek township, Thursday evening, March 2. it being the thirty-fifth milestone in the life of Mr. Dague. At near 7:30 p. m., the party arrived, bringing with them baskets well filled to the brim, which fairly made the table groan when placed thereon. Was Mr. Dague surprised? Weill We will leave that for him to say but to any one of the guests present, it was a plain case of a complete surprise. Mr. Dague had just arrived at his home where his wife had prepared the usual evening repast, to which he did ample justice, after which he was only too glad to retire to the sitting room for a rest. The junior members of the family had retired for the night, while Mr. and Mrs. Dague sat in their home chatting away. Suddenly Mrs. Dague heard footstep?, knowing the meaning thereof, and for fear that her expression at the sound thereof might betray her plot, she found excuse to step into another room. Tom had apparently not noticed the noise. |oon other footsteps heard and from then on a continual tramp, tramp until the door was pushed ajar and in marched the crowd on Tom. Well! Tom said absolutely nothing, he could not had he so desired. He looked staringly at the guests and smiled, finally turned to where his wife had hat a few minutes before, and low and behold, she was gone! This but added fuel, when finally some one asked him what day of the month it was. Then it was that he was made to more fully realize the momentum of the occasion. Soon the fair folks began to unpack the baskets and when the contents had been spread on the table, "and the coffee had biled.’’ Mr. and Mrs. Dague led the procession to the table, where all joined in partaking of the many goodies prepared for the occasion, after which they retired to the sitting room where the evening was spent in pleasant conversation until the hour of twelve, when the guests, after wishing for Mr. and Mrs. Dague the rot urn of many more happy events of the kind, began to depart for their homes. Besides Mr. and Mrs. Dague, the following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. R. Shaffer. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ruby, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dague, jr., Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dague. sr., Mr. and Mrs. M. Davison, Mr and Mrs. G. H. McManama. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hopple. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Habegger, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Durbin. Victor and . Bertha Gephart, Robert and Russell Ruby. Oliver and Harry McCullough, Minor Shaffer, Clyde Ray, Alonzo Heidler, Naomi McManama, -Martha Jacobs. Jessie Ruby, Vernon Riley, True and Dale Riley, Theodore, Flora, Charles and Omer Dague and Vilas, Mildred and Elden Habegger.—Contributed. The happy event of Miss Tena Bittner's advent into the age of self,independence was celebrated in a highly satisfactory way when a crowd of fifty-nine good neighbors and friends gathered at the home of J, G. Bittner, surprising her. The evening war. spent in music and games by all and luncheon was served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dehner and daughter, Mary; Mr. and Mrs, C. S. Mtimma and daughter, Lilah; Mi. and Mrs. Charles Bittner and son:.. Alton and Herman; Mr. and Mrs. Will Ohler and daughter, Marcia; Mr. and ltrs. Theodore Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Noak and family, Ina and Franck, <>f Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blakey and family. Hugo, Rosa and Elma; Mr- aud-SMrs. Earl Nidlinger, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Whitright and daughter. Lauriue, of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. Abe Raver and family, Janies, Alice, Melvin. Raymond and Zella; Mrs. Mary Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse May and daughter, Helen; Clyde Harden,■wßoss Murchland, Simon Lehrman, Guy Murch’and, Vern May, John Fleming, Frank Burger, Ewald Noack, Hugh Nidllnger, Del-

nm Miller, Lucile Fleming, Irene Nidlinger, Bertha Welty, Mabel Mumma, Gladys Miller, Lillian Lehrman, Rose Fetter, Nellie Barkley, Edna Welty, Irene, Rosetta. Will, John, Charley and Fred Bittner. Contributed. The Young Woman’s Bible dub which meets on Monday evenings, will meet henceforth at the library build- ! Ing instead of at tho central schoolhouse. All members and their friends are cordially invited to come. The Misses Mari Jolliff and Me: garet Force cf '-'ort Wayne were here to attend the Tri Kappa dance last evening and were house guests of I lie C. A. Battenberg family. Mrs. C. A. Battenberg who was hostess to the Historical club#yesterday afternoon also had tho paper which was an excellent < no on Indian Territory, covering tho time from the first territorial governor to the civil war. There will be a called meeting of the club Wednesday afternoon at tho Dattenberg home and as this is important, every member is urged to come. The next regular meeting will bo at the James Bain home. At yesterday's session, Mrs. J. M. Miller was received as a new member. The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor social scheduled for last evening was postponed until next week. » ___ Gne of the pleasing social affairs fro Mrs. F. L. DeVilbis of Detroit. Mich., was the six o’clock dinner given last evening by Mrs. Mary Congleton and daughter, Bess. Other guests were Mrs. Fannie Peterson and daughter, Elizabeth; Mrs. A. R. Bell. Mrs. W. A. Lower. Mrs. DeVilbis returns to Detroit today. An enjoyable six'o'clock dinner party of last evening was that given by Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan for Mrs. L. G. Ellingham. of Indianapolis: Mrs. J. H. Heller, Robert Morton, Chicago; Miss Hazel Ruby, Winchester. Charles Battenberg was sixty-six years old yesterday and the occasion was taken by his family for giving him a pleasant surprise last evening, the affair being a family gathering. A fine birthday cake with sixty-six candles was in evidence. The Loyal Workers Class of the Evangelical Sunday school will meet with Mrs. Frank Butler Thursday eve 4 ning. Associate hostesses will be the Mrs. Ed Macy and Mrs. Mollie McConnehey. Miss Mildred Pumphrey went to Ft. Wayne today noon to be the week-end guest’ of Miss Loretta Melching MUs Melchjng will entertain this afternoon at the Atithohy Hotel. Mrs. Reuben Lord and daughter. Naomi, and Miss Maude Cooper 'dt today noon for the home of Mrs. Lord’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Neuenchwander near Fort Wayne where they will attend a birthday party given tomorrow fcr Mr. Neuenschwander. The other members of the Lord family from here will join them tomorrow. The United Band class of the United Brethren Sunday School, taught by Miss Ruth Gilbert, met Friday evening at tho homo of Miss Marie Hays, to reorganize. The meeting war. opened by two songs. The Lord's Prayer was repeated in union, followed by tho Scripture reading by May Wells. After the election of officers the following program was rendered: Instrumental solo —Zelma Nelson: Duet Ethel Potts and Mario Hays: Reading Nellie Dean; Solo-Zelma Nelson: German story, “Zcurich” —Ethel Potts; Reading—Ruth Gilbert; Instrumental Marie Hays. A tempting luncheon was served, after which a social time was enjoyed. Tho “Albright Guild” class of the Salem Evangelical church met for the first time on Thursday evening as an organized class at tho home of Miss Velma Alfather. The meeting was opened by singing. "God Will Take Care of You” The Scripture reading was read by the class president, followed by prayer by the teacher, after which the roll was called. there being only two members absent. The collection, including two birthday offerings, amounted to $1.22. After the business meeting was held a short program was given, consisting of declamations, solos and selected readings. A very fine lunch was served by Mrs. Alfather. consisting of cake, jello and cocoa. This was followed by a social tinfe, including eon ; tests and games. Members present were Mrs. 1). A. Helm, Nellie Helm. Frances Helm, Mary Hindenlang, Mary Helm, Goldie Helm. Velma Alfather, Mina Barlett. Myrtle Hindenlang, Chauncey Bartlett, Johnny Walters, Harry Wooden. Visitors present were Florence Worden, Naomi Helm, Louis Worden, Forest Walters, Frederick Bartlett. The next meeting will be held with Miss Mina Bartlett. —Contributed. The Young Women’s Bible class, conducted by Mrs. Emma Daniel, wiil meet Monday at the library. Every member is requested to be present.

Abram Simmons s Fww' - ** '■ • - ■ Candidate for Joint Senator On the Democratic Ticket at the Primary Election March 7, 1916. TO REPRESENT Adams, Blackford and Welk Counties Hon. Frank C. Dailey, former district attorney of Indiana, and former law partner of Abraham Simmons, has addressed the following letter to the voters of the district composed of Adams, Wells and Blackford counties, in which Mr. Simmons is a candidate for joint senator. He says: Fellow Democrats: I have seen legislatures at work and have an idea as to the kind of men needed. I am acquainted with both candidates for the nomination of state senator, and know which is better qualified. With this in view and the further fact that I am one of you, I feel that I can express'an opinion io you on this subject without even the suspicion of attempted dictation. The next legislature will reed strong, capable men, and you have just one chance to furnish that sort to the senate. During a partnership of nineteen years, i had the opportunity to know Abe Simmons just as he is.. Abe Simmons is a man of unquestioned and unquestionable integrity. He is not only honest as the word is commonly understood,, but he is honest mindeci. He is self-made and made correctly. From an hur. .file i.g as a farm hand, through industry and perse ear he ?. < become a leading lawyer of the state. Few people know the o', tales thrown in his way, which he surmounted. Others would have become discouraged and quit. I believe I would ha> ?. I am informed that they are using his success as a c’.-eb ;? . hi i and are saying in opposition to him that sometimes ? has been employed in his life work by larg coi c it to be true that he has been employed by b . ; of \ ?a h, and I know further that he has been employed by wary persons as poor as poverty. Like other lawjcrs, he 1 . v’ \ , - business came to him, and wa. gla ! to it- !• - ’/ re', to his credit that he got some clients who w, ip\ ‘ ; avd makeup in part for the vast time he . ' .-,t v. r ’.eie there was no hope of reward. A man can work for concerns, individual or corporate, large or small, as general mana er. s >j g. nee; i. motorman, section hand or lawyer, and be distio ■. nd mean, or he can work in either capacity and be Kones; and upright. It al! depends upon the man. Abe Simmons plair:belongs to the latter class He gives the best he has to his employer, and if you select him as your senator and a” ' he will act with the same fidelity in your behalf you have seen him display when acting for others. Abe Simmons is clean. He has the intelligence, capacity, experience, and honesty to make your representation the best in the senates When asked who your senator is, there will be no occasion for apology. Verv truly, _ Aclv FRANK C. DAILEY.

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