Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 74, Decatur, Adams County, 28 March 1922 — Page 2

1 I j ' i >*■ uI I £ luL* Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes —the best styles for Easter You’ll find them here; just the kind you ought to have. Newest and smartest ideas in Norfolks, sport suits and belted models for young men; simpler styles for more conservative dressers; perfect fit, long wear and satisfaction for everybody. Hart Schaffner & Marx new spring suits S3O, $35, S4O and $45. Other good makes at $lB to S3O Holthouse Schulte & Co. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys

POPULATION INCREASING rutnamville, March 28. (Special to ally emocrat) —The population of the state penal farm is more than 660 and

Wall Paper The Latest Designs BIG ASSORTMENT Let Us Show You Callow&Kohne Miller & Johnson Auto Repairing Now is the time to have your spring work done on your Auto, Truck or Tractor. We do our own work; no inexperienced help employed. All work guaranteed. / We also carry a line of / Second Hand Cars. Prices right. 119 North First Street. ’Phone 417 ' Opp. Ashbaucher’s Tin Shop.

is steadily growing larger. The record number of inmates so far is 750. Out of seventeen prisoners recently

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, TUESDAY, MARCH 28. 1922

taken to’ the farm, fifteen were bootleggers. Authorities of the institution said the majority of inmates were dry law violators. Two years ago the population ran around 300 and unless a change takes place in the bootlegging business, offi- | cials say, the old record will be i broken. TO REMODEL CHURCH At a meeting of the congregation lof St. Joseph's Catholic church, foij lowing the mass yesterday, plans were discussed for the enlargement | of the church edifice and the erection :of a parish house. As proposed, the improvement will cause an expend!- : ture of appraxiraately >12,000 and 5 plans are now being drawn by Architect Fred Nusbaumer. The church i building will be moved from its pres- ■ ent location to the east on the corner lot. A concrete basement under I the entire building and an addition to house the sacristy and sanctuary |is proposed. The building is to be ' stuccoed and made modern through- ’ out. The interior is to be improved ' and redecorated.—Bluffton Banner. • • o —— EAT AT BITTNER’S —CAFE— Meals 40c. Lunch 30c.

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♦ DOINGS IN SOCIETY • ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦ gLU> CALENDAR TUESDAY. Heii Hoagland Sunday school Class —Glenn and Ix*la Hill. Dance —K. of P. Home. E. F. G. and H. section of St. Vincent de Paul —Mrs. Mat Harris. Evangelical Y. W. M. B.—Miss Mary Uhrick. Progressive Class Presbyterian Church—Mrs. Dr. W. K. Smith. Rebecca initiation —7:30 at I. O. O. P. Hall. Wednesday St. Vincent de Paul —Mrs. Wai Wemhoff and Mrs. Adrian Wemhoff. Historical Club —Mrs. 8. E. Hite. Ladies’ Auxiliary American Legion —Legion Hall. C. L. of C. Degree Team Practice at 7 o'clock at K. of C. Hall. Misisonary Society of Reformed church —Sunday school roms. Auction Bridge —Mrs. Clayson Carroll. Young Womans Auxiliary M. E Church —Mrs. J. T. Myers. THURSDAY Mr. Runyon’s Sunday School Class —Gregg McFarland. Shakespeare Club —Mrs. S. D. Beavers. Ladies Aid of M. E. church—Dollar social —Thursday 7:30, church parlors. Indies Auxiliary of J* O. O. M. — Meeting Thursday evening at 7:30. County Fair at Presbyterian church. FRIDAY. Zion Lutheran Aid —School house 3 o'clock. SATURDAY. B. Y. P. U. of Pleasant Mills Baptist church, pie social. Miss Lois Lucile Peterson has issued invitations for tea, Saturday, April st, at her home on Jefferson street, honoring Miss Gretchen Smith and Miss Hertha Stein of Ft. Wayne. ♦ The B. Y. P. U. of Pleasant Mills Baptist church will hold a pie social Saturday evening. April Ist at the Pleasant Mills high school. Each lady and girl is asked to bring a pie and the men should bring plenty of money. There will be sandwiches, coffee and ice cream for sale also. A humerous program will be given during the evening. Everyone is cordially invited. ♦ The Young Womens Auxiliary of the Methodist church will meet Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. John T. Myers. All members are urged to be present.

The Jr. W. W. G’s will meet at the horn of Mrs. Clarence Sell from 4 to 6 o’clock this evening. The Baptist Women's missionary conference of the Salamonio association will meet at Warren Thursday, April 6 for an all day session. The meeting wil include Baptist members of the association. ♦ The missionary society of the Reformed church will meet Wednesday afternoon in the Sunday school rooms All members are requested to be present as there are a number of comforts and quilts to work on. ♦ The Delta Theta Tau Sorority was entertained at 6:30 dinner last evening by Mrs. Jackq Brunton. The Grand Inspector, Miss Ruth Whipple of Pi ' Chapter, Portland was present. After diner followed the regular business meeting and a written examination. Miss Whipple returned to her home in Portland this morning. The Yeomen had a splendid meeting last evening. A large attendance and much enthusiasm and interest made the meeting better than usual. ♦ The C. L. of C. degree team will practice Wednesday evening. . Mrs. Clayson Carroll will be hostess to the Auction Bridge club Wednesday evning at her home on north second St. ♦ Mr. and Mrs. hris Boknecht and son,- Ed, entertained at a six o'clock dinner Sunday evening for Reverend and Mrs. A. W. Hinz and children, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mailand and children and Miss father Burkett. ♦ The Zion Luehtran Aid will meet at the school house Friday afternoon at | three o’clock. Al Imembers are requested to attend. The Rebecca Lodge will have initiation tonight, i kjvery member ’ and especially the degree team are urged to be there promptly at 7:JO at the 1. O. O. F. hall. — —a— LOST—Dark brindle bull »!og, small lump on one car. hair ofl under the neck; had small collar on tied with red cord. Will pay liberal reward. Phone HM6. Janies Sprague. - It

THE COURT NEWS As a result of a family disagreement which necessitated the calling of Chief of Police Reynolds yesterday afternoon, divorce proceedings were filed this morning by Russel Andrews vs. Cecelia Andrews, charging her with cruel and inhuman treatment and asking that a divorce be granted him and that custody of the five children be given him. Complaint was filed and summons ordered returnable May 30. Homer H. Knodle is the attorney representing the plaintiff. Real estate transfers: Decatur Cemetery association to Ernest Turnbleson. inlot 757. SI 15: Charles H. Springer to J. O. Sellemeycr. 80 acres, Blue Creek tp.. $9,20®: Jesse Koos to C. E. Wisely 35 acres. St. Mary's tp., $1.00; C. E. Wisely to Foy R. Case, 35 acres, St. Mary’s tp., $3,000. — • — CHICAGO MARKET CLOSE United Prenn Sta* Correspondent Chicago Mar. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Wheat: May, $1.32t4; July $1.19«4. Corn: May 58%c; July 61%c. Oats: May 3»%c; July 39%c. —o GOTTSCHALK HAS FILED Thurman A. Gottschalk, of Berne, has filed with the secretary of state his declaration as a candidate for representative from Adams and Wells counties. He is a member of the house at the present time and if reelected will be one of the leaders of the lower house.

SULPHUR CLEARS ROUGH.RED SKIN Face, Neck and Arms Easily Made Smooth, Says Specialist Any breaking out of the skin, even fiery, itching eczema, can be quickly overcome by applying a little MenthoSulphur, declares a noted skin specialist. Because of its germ destroying properties, this sulphur preparation begins at once to soothe irritated skin and heal eruptions such as rash, pimples and ring worm. It seldom fails to remove the torment and disfigurement, and you do not have to wait for relief from embarrassment. Improvement quickly shows. Sufferers from skin trouble should obtain a small jar of MenthoSulphur from any good druggist and nse it like cold cream.

SPECIAL SALE Silk Fibre and Wool Pull-Over Sweaters and Ladies Silk Georgette Waists We have a lot of Sweaters and Waists we have decided to close at exceptional low prices. This will.be your opportunity to secure bargains. 1 lot Georgette Waists 1 lot Sweaters This Sale Your Choice $1.98 $1.98 Lot Tricolet blouses this sale $1.38 Make Your Selections Early. You will get Wonderful Bargains. NO LAY AW AYS—NO EXCHANGES. Niblick & Co.

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