Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 17, Number 302, Decatur, Adams County, 20 December 1919 — Page 2

SOCIETY DOINGS At the regular meeting of the Paetorul Helpers of the Christian church which was held at (he homo of Mrs. Hurt Mangold yesterday afternoon a large number were in attendance. During the business period the election of officers for the coming year resulted in the following selections: President, Mrs. Minnie Dunlols; 2nd President, Mrs. C. It. Weaver, Secretary, Miss Florence Uichtensteiger: and Treasurer, Mrs. 0. T. Burk. A very enjoyable social hour followed. Mrs. Mangold served tempting refreshments. IPN • .Mrs. Carl Noble proved a very pleasing hostess last evening when she entertained the D. Y. B. Class of the U. B. church. She was assisted by Mrs. Oswald, and Mrs. Harry Poling in entertaining. Her home was beautifully decorated with Christmas decorations. The regular business was disposed of. Instead of the usual Christmas exchange they decided to give a new years gift toward the building fund. A number of visitors were present. The evening was spent very pleasantly with contests. Mrs. Noble served a very delicious lunch to the ladies. Tlie Pocahontas lodge members had another so their delightful social affairs laFt. evening, after the regular Mecca Theater TONIGHT t “Wanted Murder” A big production and a feature extraordinary, featuring the newly made star, the beautiful Elaine Hammerstein A picture dwelling on the events of the recent war, showing the destruction of the Germans, and the work of the German officers. A picture that will surprise you, and one that you will like. Coming Thursday and Friday— Constance Talmadge in “A Virtuous Vamp.’’

Mothers and Sweethearts mhhh A delayed shipment of silk shirts has just arrived, in a wide variety of patterns. Do not miss this opportunity te please that man or young man. t $7.50 SIO.OO $12.50 i t t The Myers-Dailey Company |i i 1 ■ -- r r - - - f r

Club Calendar Friday Pocahontas Christmas Exchange. —111 1...- i session. Games were played: there • was music by Mrs. G. C. Steele and < Miss Helen Fonner, aud a delicious j “pot-luck" supper was spread. The I lodge expects to have anothor social 1 'next Friday evening when a Christ- < . i mas exchange will be held. ♦ Thirty-two members of the "Ever- ( Heady" S. S. class or the M. E. church i 'dressed as ghosts, went to the home of their teacher, Mrs. C. L Walters, 1 ami completely surprised her last evening. They met at the homo of Mrs. . |W. Johnsons and slipped in the house ( while Mrs. Walters was upstairs. As a ruse someone called to ask if the ladies quartet might meet at her , 1 : home. The ladies brought with them 1 ! pop corn balls and apples for refresh- ! ments. They pesented her with a ' lovely cut glass dish as a Christmas 1 gift from the class. The evening waspent in a very pleasant way with 1 games. Mrs. J. W. Vail and Ida Weldv were gohsts besides the regular class. ♦ Philathea Class of the Baptist church met with Mrs. S. It. Shamp last evening. Her home was decornt ed with the Christmas colors. Mrs. | Edgar Lewis gave a Christmas reading iand Miss Ruby Miller a piano solo which was appreciated by all. The usual business was disposed of, aud the ladies had an exchange of Christ mas gifts. A very delightful social hour followed during which Mrs Schamp served lovely refreshments You don’t have to dance to Fischer's Orchestra —just get in and ride. See the Tri Kappa girls and secure a tieket for their dance next Friday. DELCO-iiGHT The complete Electric Light and Saves time and labor, —increases farm efficiency,—Pays for itself. Walter fuelling DECATUR, INDIANA ’ ’Phone 874-H

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1919.

* COURT HOUSE NEWS + *♦♦ + ♦♦*♦♦* + ♦ + ♦ + The net value of the Agnes Cline; estate was found to be SISSO, with J. I 'A. Cline as the only heir. No inhen.-j ance tax was found due. No inheritance tux was found due: from the nine children and other heirs of Marion Fuchs, the cash value I of whose estate was found to be $ 148(1.35. Judge J ('. Moran, having been counsel in the Isaac J. Bowman estate is disqualified to serve as judge uml j H. B. Heller is appointed by him t > serve as special Judge. The value of the estate of Fannie Kocher is found to be $2650, with no inheritance tax due. The children are found to be the only heirs. The net value of the estate of Joseph D. Martz was found to be $12,000. The estate of Edward P. Dunishee was found to be insolvent, with no inheritance tux due. The net value of thee William A. Martz estate was found to he SSOO, with no inheritance tax due. There are four heirs. Tlie net value of the William A. Tirich estate is found to be 1250. with ihree children, each entitled to on;> third. No inheritance tax due. In the estate of G. E. Steele, final -eport was approved and Goldie G. Steele, administratrix. discharged from futher liability. All accounts and notes belonging to the- estate and uncollected are ordered assigned ’o Goldie G. Steele, widow, and Goldie G. Steele, guardian of Irvin Steele, on of the deceased.. In the matter of Joseph V. Pea: e, guardian of Otis V. .Myers, et al. roil 'state was ordered sold at private ale without notice at nut less th-n ippraisement, terms one-third cash; one-third in nine; and one-third iii eighteen months. J. Fred Fruclite was appointed guardian ad litem' of minors, Otis and Bulah Myeri t in the matter of their interest in this .sail*. Ida A. Jacobs, guardian of Marthp 0. Jacobs, wae authorized ■MV'p iC ohysician's bill of SSO to Dr. tUcckLc HanrV MicfiaUd, guardian ot.Annu J. Myers, was authorized to stfil ival estate in separate tracts at private sale, not less than! appraisement,, and filed additional bond in the of $9,000. John Baker aud J'gtii X. Mills were appointed appraiser!*,-'anil fif'd the appraisement. • Attorney Dore B. Erwin fyr.vAiueJia. Christen and others filed a partition suit against Lawrence Smith and others. In the case of Frank J. HoHender vs. Morton S. Hawkins, 'et al., evidence was heard and concluded .'and the cause was taken under advisement. In the case of The Schafer Hardware Company vs. Peck & Mack, leave was asked by defendants to withdraw their answer to the plaintiffs’ third paragraph of complaint. Answer by garnishee defendant, Schafer Saddlery Company, tiled. Old Adams County Bank vs. H. Berling, et al. Written motion by defendant to require plaintiff to make complaint more specific and certain. Real estate transfers: M. F. Parrish to Manasse Lehman, lot 10. Monroe, $1500; Fort Wayne & Decatur Traction Company to Dennis Striker, reaity in Monroe township, $37.5; Carl Schafer, et al. to Albert Laugerman. lot 827 Decatur, $2600; Ida C. Salisbury, et a!, to Carl Schafer. lot 402, Decatur, $2025; Walter 11. llausing. et al. to Charles C. Kelley, 200 acres of Monroe township, $40,000; Charles C. Kelley, et al. to Walter H. Hausing. 130 acres of St. Marys township. $25,000. lowa City State Bank vs. Luther E. Carter. Motion by defendant to make each paragraph of complaint more specific and certain overruled. To which, each separate ruling of the court as to each paragraph of the complaint, the defendant separately and severally excepts. A marriage license was issued to Menno Mem. born December 18, 1897, son of Andrew Mertz. to wed Adline Roth, floorlady at overall factory, born November 27, 1895, daughter of Christ Roth. Fischer’s orchestra will be here Dec. £Gtb with many original Jazz and singing novelties. A hunter’s remedy for warts i; given as folows: Heat castor oil. or similar thick oil, and apply to the wart witli a stick or brush. Three treatments, lie says, usually finishes the wart. HOW HE ENDED KIDNEY TROUBLE. ”1 had a severe attack of kidney trouble and for tihree weeks could not get out of doors and scarcely out «f bed,’’ writer, C. *fi. Brewer, Village..Spring:;, Ala. “Could not bend over at all without the moat excruciating pains. 1 purchased a bottle of Foley Kidney I’ills. Ws„ relieved after first, few doses and continued their use until completely cured. I con sider Foley Kidney Pills the best kidney remedy in tlie world. No recurrence of my trouble.’’

•I*’,?/. M O'. 'M Y* ! Useful Christmas Presents For Every Member of the Family . . , CAN BE HAD AT THE LEE HARDWARE CO. . , , We have an exceptional line of useful gifts for Christmas—gifts that are welcomed by every member of the family and one that they will remember you by. We invite you io visit our store when out shopping and look over our stock. We have silverwear, oomplete sets and separate knives, forks and spoons. Pyrex cooking ware, something that every woman will appreciate. Used in the up-to-date kitchen. New Home Sewing Machines, cabinet styles. Electric sweepers. Thor Electric Washers, make the wash days easv for her. Aluminum Ware, always needed in the kitchen. Auto robes, just the thing for these cold days. Coaster wagons for kiddies* Coaster sleds. Toddler • horses. Tricycles. Skates for boys and girls. Shot guns and rifles. - You’ll find many other useful articles in this big store. 5 Lee Hardware Co. ■ FULL OF CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ■ I I I■ I mmm —»—————■ tmmmmmm —— —■— i i i ■ i—i- i i i

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