Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 17, Number 304, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1919 — Page 5

.MANY A MERRY CHRISTMAS MESSAGE WILL BE TOLD IN CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS Charlie Voglewede SELLS ’EM

ABOUT TOWN Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mills arrived from Minneapolis for a visit with F. V Mills and family over the holiday; Mr and Mrs. Herb Fotiner left last rrening for Evansville, Ind., to spend Christmas with Mrs. Fonner’s parent Mr. and Mrs. J. W. White. Mrs. Chalmer Schafer and daught r Gretchen went to Fort Wayne io spend the day. Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Stoneburner went to Fort Wayne for the day. Mrs. A. M. Anker spent the day in Fort Wayne today. Mrs. John Stewart visited Fort Wayne today. Miss Helen Keller will arrive tomorrow to be the guest of Raymond over Christmas Herb FMllenkatnp will arrive from Cincinnati to spend Christmas at the home of his mother Mrs. Mary Fullenkarnp. Miss Clara Himmelman will be the guest of Mrs. Mary Fullenkam over Christmas. Kilis Christen who is tedehing ir. the Pennsylvania State College arrived last evening to spend his holi- ■ day vacation at the home of his patents, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Christen. Miss Mande Best of Chicago is the guest of Mrs. Charles Saunders until after the holidays. Miss Florence Smith went to Fort spend the day. Crystal Theater TONIGHT "The Broken Commandment” A big five-reel William Fox production, featuring the celebrated screen star, William Brockman. A picture well worth your time, and one that will prove exceedingly ini eresting. It's a good one and you’ll say so too, aftei seeing it. Also a Fox News; a one reel picture, giving a com plete review of a large number of principal hap penings.

— ' ■ —- — WIOtF Wi> a You can’t hang 100 many boxes oi Stag” cigars on the Christmas lice lot folks of the family. 'Uns cigar contediu’ < in handsome holiday git’ l’ a '' and 100 cigars. The bigger the bux.-ci longer “his” Christmas will l • h ■ . . For sale by all dealers.

Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Adams left this morning for Flint, Mich., to visit with Mrs. Adam's father. Mr. Failing and other relatives over Christmas. Mrs. Mary Spuller and Mrs. Bertha Eaton went to Fort Wayne to visit with their daughter and sister for the day. Miss Mary Moses arrived Saturday from Lake Erie College at Paintsville to spend the holiday vacation here with Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Moser and other relatives. Mrs. J. H. Heller and daughter Fan ny went to Fort Wayne to spend the day. Joseph, 12 year old son of Frank Krick, had his tonsils and adenoids removed this morning. Mrs. Pete Mougey left this noon i for Toledo to visit with her mother ‘ and sisters over Christmas. Alfred Mougey will arrive tomorrow from Van Wert to spend Christmas • with his parents. ’ Mrs. J, c. Archbold and daughter. Thora and Mrs. D. R. Kosht went, to : Fort Wayne for the afternoon. J. C. Sutton returned from a bus-i- - ness trip to South Bend last evening. •- Paul Blackburn returned home Set [urday evening to spend his vacation ’he is attending school at Purdue Uni--1 versity. Miss Mabie Bttrkhead left today 11 for a visit with her aunt at Hicksville, i Ohio, over Christmas. = Miss Sroufe, Mrs. Harmon and I Mike Murdock returned to Fort WayP;nc after attending to bii.riniss affair.-. , I Miss Jeanette Storey left today for her home in Cleveland. Ohio to spend Christmas. DANCE AT PREBLE I There will boa dance at the Freitag •hall, Preble Ind., Saturday evening, Dec. 27. Good music and a good time ’ assured. Everybody come. 303-t:Jx CUT THIS OUT—i( IT IS WORTH MONEY | DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip, enclose with 5c and mail it to " i Foley M- Co , 2835 Sheffield Ave.. ChiF I cage, 111., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in re1 turn a trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds ami croup: Foley Kid- '■ ne.y Pills for pain in sides and back: i. rheumatism, backache, kidney ami bladder ailments; and Foley CatharC tie Tablets, a wholesome and thor- , oughly cleansing cathartic, for constipation, biliousness, headache, and sluggish bow-els. '

DLCATI'R DAILY DEMOCRAT, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1919

SHE CONFESSES: Mrs. Sarah Tabor Confes- r ses That Daughter, Maud, Died as a Result of ILLEGAL OPERATION • ells Story to Authorities— The Body Was Buried 1 “Hope Chest <1 nited Piohh Service) Paw Paw, Mich., Dec. 23-(Speclal ' to Daily Democrat)—Mrs. Sarah I. Tabor today confeased to county ofHelals here that, her daughter, Maud 1 übor, died as the result of an Illegal' operation performed by her husband, Joseph \ irgo. Death occurred in May. 1916, the confession said. M.s. labor admitted her stories about Maud dying of an overdose of chloroform were untrue, the officers stated. Maud labors body was discovered in a trunk in the basement of the Tabor home at Lawton, Mich., three I weeks ago. It had been placed in! her hope chest” by her mother and the box concealed in the basement. The body was found by Mrs. Flori ''nee Tabor Critchlow, Maud’s sister. [ She immediately notified authorities. Virgo was arrested in Chicago. He was an undertaker and had been married six Limes. The body had been embalmed. Mrs. Tabor, who is 82 years ot age, ’ami her son, Walter, were arrested in California ami returned to Paw ■ Paw, the mother charged with murd- ■ er. The aged woman, learned in I legal procedure, as her husband had been a lawyer, parted with the lawyers who attempted to break down her sto v at the inquest. Praise to Him on Christmas Day ~ (Continued from page one) r tainment and a Christmas tree. Every one is invited to come. • Mt. Pleasant s Tlte Christmas program of the Mt. Flpasant church, wHb be given on Wednesday evening. They are preo paring an excellent program to which all are invited to hear. Presbyterian Church The following program will be givt. en at the Presbyteriaii church on Wednesday evening at 7:15 p. in.: . Song No. I—Christmas. Prayer Rev. Saunders Welcome —Miliam Haley. v What S. Stands For —Max Con- ” nelly. Recitations and Song by Ircta Er‘l wih I ’A class. •Recitation—Betty Erwin. Recitation—Roger Scherer. i' Exercise and Song—Primary class, d Recitation —Billy Wagner. Song—Richard Schug. The Christmas Story—Miss Peterson's class. Exercise—Miss Moses’ class. 5 Collection. Magnify His Work—School. Peace Exercise—Mrs. Closs’ class. x Announcement of Treat. ■ Mizpah Benediction. Beulah Chapel / < A Christmas program will be given at the Beulah Chapel church on Wedno. day evening at 7:30 o’cloqjc at ■ Preble. Every one is invited. GOV. LOWDEN SPOKE r " < railed Press Service) : New York, N. Y. Dec. 2.'!. (Special 1 to Daily Democrat) —Governor Low- .. den of Illinois, who is regarded as - one. of the possibilities for the republiLcuii | residential nomination, speaking at a dinner of the New England soleiety here last night declared that the | irend of centralization of all authority ami power in Washington strikes at the very foundation of our government.” NEAR DELEWARE BAY 'United Pr. Service) Washington. D. C. Dec. 23.—(Spe-j t ial to Daily Democrat )—The Canadian Pacific railroad steamer Princess May. reported in a sinking condition la t night, i. about feur mile:; off the ; i nteram e to l)"lev .i;'e bay and the danger of disaster has passed, according lo navy department messages today. NOTICE I’ostively no bunting allowed on Mr.. Nancy Crist farm in Wsahing-i ton ami Kirkland township. Mrs. 1 Nancy Crist. WOOD FOR SALE Inquire. of «!■ C«. Niblick, ’l ’hone IWI • 246-ts; VULCANIXIN® Ha»e tiro* tw V * w i Isavaa. VuKMlstal caetiza n>t

0, ,«■ I. . > ~~ T - ’I Ilf J COURT HOUSE NEWS. Goldie Stoole, guardian, filed inventory, which was approved. Petition for authority to expend money for the I support of ward Was filed and sustain-' f ed. The guardian was authorized to w expend S2O per month for support j, of the ward. The guardian and ward „ were given permit to live In dwelling house without paying rent. ( In the case of the lowa City State f bank vs. Luther Carter the defendant tiled an answer in throe paragraphs. Ihe plaintiff was ruled to auswnr to x the second and third paragraphs. Interrogatories from I Io 33 were sub- , mitted by the defendant. Plaintiff ruled to answer interrogatories in fit’- * teen days from December 23, 1919. | In the divorce proceedings of John S. McCrory vs. Elsie McCrory answer in general denial was filed by the defendant. A cross complaint was filed by the defenant. Plaintiff rule to answer cross-complaint of defendant. Application for temporary alllowance filed by the defendant Hunting and fishing licenses ware issued to Robert Krick and L. L. Neal. Hunting license was issued to Willliam Draper. Marriage license; Fred Hisey, farmer. son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hisey and Miss Adda Ketchum, teacher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marian Ketchum. Kcal estate transfers: Fredrick Blomenben? and wife to Martin Blomenberg, 60 acres in Preble township, $2,000. Plenty of nice rabbits at Schmitt Bros. Meat Market. It CHANGES IN RETAIL PRICES OF FOOD IN 50 CITIES According to reports received by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor from retail dealers in 50 cities, the average family expenditure for food increased in all bu twfc of these cities. In New Orleans and Louisville. the decrease was less than fivetenths of 1 per cent. In Newark, Peoria, and W ashiitgtoii. the increase was less than five tenths of 1 per cent. Baltimore, Buffalo. Cleveland, Columbus. Milwaukee, Omah, Philadelphia, Portland, Oreg., Seattle, and Springfield increased 1 per cent, each. Boston, Bridgeport, Chicago. Denver, Detroit, E;11 River, Jack- ' sonville, Kansas City, Manchester. Minneapolis, New Haven, Norfolk. Pittsburgh. Providence. Richmond, St. Louis, St. Paul, Salt Lake City, and Scranton increased 2 per cent each. Rochester, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta Charleston. Little Rock, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Butte increased 3 per cent. each. Birmingham. Portland, Me., Houston, Memphis, and New York increased 4 per cent. each. Dallas increased 5 per cent, and Mobile, 7 per cent. Dining the year period, from November, 1918. to November, 1919, Minneapolis showed the greatest increase, or 11 per cent. Three cities decreased as compared with a year ago. as follows: Baltimore, 2 per cent.: Newark, 1 per cent.; and New Haven, less than live,-tenths of 1 per ' cent. As compared with the average ex- ' pendilure for the year 1913, all cities increased from 70 per cent, in Los I Angeles, to 101 p-r cent, in Bir-j niingham. Five cities, other than Birmingham, im rc.ised 100 per cent, or over, as follows: Washington, 101) per cent; Richmond, DetroK and Charleston. 101 per cent, each; and 1 Memphis, 102 per cent. Boston in- • creased .89 per cent; Philadelphia, 92 per cent.; New ) ork, 95 per cent; Baltimore and Si. lx>uis, till per cent. ’ each; Chicago, 94 per cent.; New Orleans, 90 per cent; and San Frani cisco. 77 per cent. Ail comparisons are based on the average retail pri< o and on tiie av- . eragc family consumption of the following artich ■; Sirloin steak, round steak, rib roast, chuck roast, plate beef, pork chops, bacon, ham. lard, liens. Hour, corn meal, eggs, butter, milk, bread, potatoes, sugar, cheese, j rice, coffee, and ten. NOTICE I I’cistively no hunt ng allowed on (ho ; Mr:'. G'ot Crist fa rm in Kirkland township. Mr.-. G< >rgo Crist. 301-13 CHRISTMAS PARTY Miss Celia Mayer was hostess to a delightful Christmas parly last evgn- ' ing at her home on North Second st. i Tim home looked very pretty with its iChristinas decorations and the. luiiHi-. Jure tie vdh il lighted candles. The evening was : l ent iu playing games and miiiuc. Tha exchange of gifts ' •'.is a yl-.’i; »ni fejure of the mg. A delicious f<> course luuehc.m I ■. a. served by the hostess. j , 'I bn' "the devil lias no happy old I ncn” was illustrated by the arrest i m Detroit of a comruud pickpocket | aged 81.

LAND THEM AT HELSINGFORE (United Press Service) Washington, Deff. 23—(Special to Daily Democrat) The transport, Buford, known an the “Soviet Ark” which is carrying 249 reds back to Europe will land them either at Helsingfore or Hango, Finland, from whore they will bo taken by train to the Russian border, It was learned from official sources here today. Plenty of nice rabbits at Schmitt Bros. Meat Market. It We can give you service on Vulcanizing. lioithouse Garafie. 303-ts B this! At first sigae of a cold or grip (dice JANES COLD TABLETS CUARANTFtO Mecca Theater Thursday and Friday “The Virtuoys Vamp” A big national production of the Emerson-Loos company, starring Hie famous and well liked screen actress, Constance Talmadge. Have yon ever been vamped? If yon have, you know how il feels. If you have n’l, you’ve got lo learn Don’t fail lo sec “Tht Sweetest ‘Vamp’ story evei lold” at the Mecca theater Christmas day and Friday

Jsy^aEsW-aK'MKHJI We extend to you cordial greetings because we like to think of our customers as our friends at this holiday < < < < season. < < < t Teeple t Brandy berry & Peterson I— -- — — ■■■ !_ I CHRISTMAS TALKING MACHINE SPECIALS I L . nBOCMraHraaRMHBHBH EMBHBMMnHBHa ■■■■■■■■■■■■MNl ■■■■■■■■■■ i Santa Claus surprised us yesterday by placing four i E Cheney Talking Machines in our ware room. He I I must have sent them by areoplane express, So we | are pleased to offer the followidg bargains for the | | late shopper. | I CHENEY TALKING MACHINES I

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CHENEY STYLE No. 2 Sheraton design. We have three ol this model in mahogany, one in fumed oak. This instrument is ctpdpped to play all records. Height 12V* inches. Metal parts finely nickeled. A real automatic stop. Compartments for records, albums, casters. We are offering these $135.00 at a We have unc Cheney style, *85.00 pS" 1 $70.00

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