Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 18, Number 2, Decatur, Adams County, 2 January 1920 — Page 2

SOCIETY DOIN'* Club Calend* Friday Pastoral Helpers at home of Mrs. H. L. Merry in afternoon. Pocahontas Needle Club — Mrs. Agnes Linn, Mrs. Hilda Murray and Mrs. Euaemia Conrad, hostesses. W. H. M. Society of the M. E. Church —home of Mrs. Fred Schafer on Mon roe street. St. Vincent de Paul society at home of Mrs. E. X. Ehinger, in afternoon. Missionary society of M. E. Church In afternoon at home of Mrs. F. V>. Downs. Monday Woman’s Club. Tuesday C. L. of C. in evening. Wednesday W. M. A. of the XT. B. church at home of Mrs. John Hill in afternoon. Historical club with Mrs. W E. Smith in afternoon. The Historical club will meet with Mrs W. E. Smith on Wednesday after t noon for their annual election of officers. All members please be pres- ■ ent at this meeting. A most delightful party was in order at the home of Mr. and Mrs J. W. McDonald at 209 South Third street, Wednesday afternoon and evening in honor of Lawrence McDonald whose 21st birthday was in evidence. Mr. Lawrence being a young man of premising ability and very highly respected by all who know him, also his cousin Master Chalmer Werst, nine yea’s of age whose birthday is also recorded on December 31st. The afternoon was spent in music of which there was no limit, band music galore this best on record also several vocal selections were enjoyed by all present. And then came tie presentations of tokens of love and esteem from every source, the most touching scene being the gift from the parents presented by the father in the form of a gold signet ring with the initial enrraved on it. The few words spok en In presenting the gift were surely felt by all present. Then last but not least was the board of repast, groaning under the weight of the many good things to satisfy a hungry appetite, even chicken was not omitted from the bill of fare. And then, Ob hush’ Nuff said. Those present be sides the immediate , family were Master Chalmer Werst the accom plice-grand, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Werst Chester and Adrian Werst, Mr. anc Mr«. Rincon Bodie. Mr. and Mrs. OtiMil’er and two daughters Beatrice and Bernice Miller, Mrs. Rosa Baoll Mrs Mae Sanders and son Willie Mr. Isaac Deeringer. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Werst and children. Miss Anna Werst, Mr. Joby Wrest. Master Ollie We st. Misses Luella Werst, Misses Iti'i and Slnora Werst. Hoping that these two young men may enjoy many more birthdays we bid them a very happy and prosperous New Year. + The W. M. A. of the United Brethern will meet with Mrs. John H 11 nn We’t Madison street on Wednesday Jan. 7, at 2:30. Talks upon our work in the Phfllippine Islands will be given. Mrs. Isaac Nelson will have charge of the Wonder Box. Mrs. Carrie Shackley will conduct the mission study. Let us come and study these things together. • Mrs. George Simmers and sons Harry and Calvin. Mrs. Winnie Wilder and daughters Doris and Edwina spent New Years Day with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nye in Fort Wayne. HIGHEST IN HISTORY (United Press Service) New York, Jan. 2—(Special to Daily Democrat) —News print featured a high paper market during the last ten days. Actual salqg of news print at ten cents a pound or S2OO a ton were made, it was stated today. It is said the International Paper company has closed the majority of its contracts for 1920 at 90 for the first quarter. Miss Berniece Francois returned to her home in Battle Creek, Mich after spending the holidays with Her’ ry Hite and family. Ashbaucher’s I FURNACES LIGHTNING RGBS SPOUTING SLATE ROOFING PHONE 765 or 739

COURT HOUSE NEWS. Tracy Stevens makes her last wil and testament in the following item Item l—l direct my executor, heren after named, to pay all my just debts funeral expenses, expenses of lust 11 ness. and cost of administrator an that he erect a suitable tombston over my grave, item 2—l give, dt vise and bequeth all my propert? real and personal to my sister, Hat nah Manley, Freeh Hower and Laur Stewart, of Wren. Ohio, aftei paj inent of items in item 1 with share alike. Item 3--I nominate, eonstitut and appoint Freeh Hower, execute of my last will and testament am authorize him to sell the real estat.

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| DELCO-LIGHT The complete Electric Light and itt - Power Plant Thi safest, surest and most eeoII nomical form of light and power. n- L I >u WALTER FUELLING y DECATUR, INDIANA es ’Phane 874-H te — ■— i 11 of whiclt I may die, seized 1,1 into effect the terms of this will. John R. Porter vs. Louis Miller and

Clarence Miller. Appearance of Smith it Parrish for the defendants. in rhe ease o* Wiillam Kist vs. W. F. Rosen winkle and Al array Scherer, by the agreement of both parties the cause is set for trial Jan. 15, 1919. David Gerber, as axparte, filed affidavit for change of venue. Rule sustained and cause venued to Wells county circuit court with 10 days granted to perfect change. In the matter of Tone Andrews vs. Henry Teeple ami John Teeple, au appearance was made by DeVoss tot the defendant. Henry Teeple. Rule “ against the defendant to answer. Rachel Andrews vs. Effie Bakei (I and others, a final report of com

i ntissloners was approved. Motion by the commissioners for an order to .' pay the share of Thomas W Andrews i ■, ami Frank Andrews each $304.98. ? Commissioners dis. barged. Final report and resignation of the '• guardian, Henry Huston for Ruth '■ Huston filed. Report approved and I s resignation accepted. Guardian ord-1 8 ered to pay the clerk of his court' SIOO now in his hands. Payment rej. ]>orted and approved. Guardian dis u charged. Hetty R. Muth filed application for e letters of administration in the estate' of Charles W. .Muth. Bond approv!r i ed and letters issued and confirmed. Marriage licenses were issued to

Peter A. Or/ 1 "’ ® r son of Vietx. »•”» , let daughter I,ce B * lU,,r of Monroe; al.- U chemical engt »n‘«rio Canada. and Mint ‘ >"»• ter of Irvin pr, ” >m hBS been married Real e»Ut- :: ' : Johp J Schwartz, et Jr., et al.. 80 U'”'” o *' ‘»P ■ 1 $10,000; A ’* cto tion to Oscar * u iot >n Decatur Ceuiet''' H Bra Hon. et al.. Bailor, at allot in Decatur. F :et ' J“®l j her. et al., to Murr.> rer - et • lot in Decatur. Handall B. I

Sh ould - Watch Coldgi IF VOU have paaard sixcuLi U cartfai Ji . d 4f *- v *u isß.w.es-.««7ss I'IGHTNING laxative olinine tablets Util Noi GrtpaorSkken aspcopk- haw found thrni a ,-7l •’•mena, E*S&t!*as:' , 2r l »Sfs# Sprague to Nellie Meyer, lot in * catur, $1100; Decatur Cemetery elation to Mrs. Louise Magk-y, 10l 95 in Decatur Cemetery, $125