Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 298, Decatur, Adams County, 20 December 1922 — Page 5

LOCAL NEWS

Th' way they dress looks like they W uz shoppin’ fer a man more'n anything else. Many a criminal 'll git a pardon this Christmas that ought t’ git a bo* o’ nickel cigars.—Abe Martin—Indianapolis News. 1 G. Kerr, who at the end of the year closes a successful term as trustee of Monroe township, last Sat urday was given a pleasant surprise by pls teachers. The teachers had arranged for an institute at Monroe and had asked their trustee to join them In their meeting. Trustee Kerr was then given a fine gold watch chain and a gold charm with the Shriner’s em hie. Mrs. Mary McCullough, teacher of the primary grades at Monroe, made the presentation speech. Mr. Kerr appreciates his fine gift very much. The teachers of Monroe township have appreciated the cooperation which Mr. Kerr showed during his term as trustee. His successor, Vance Mattax will undoubtedly continue to give the same satisfaction.— Berne Witness. Rev. Archie Dennings, pastor of the Chattanooga, Ohio, M. E. church, is the recipient of a donation from the Klu Klux Klan. The donation was received by the pastor on last Wednes-

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Sewing Baskets ISSE/ Stationary || Perfumes II Box Candy II Bibles Hill H £ Kodaks ■ M Ukuleles W Eversbarp Z wS|JI Pencils Callow & Kohne srirasn decatuh CHRISTMAS GIVING It is always a problem to select i the gifts for those we love that 1 will bring the most pleasure. There are presents without number and it is difficult to select wisely from the bewilder- ; ing array. A Savings Pass Book is a practical gift for a young person. it will be appreciated now. and . its value will increase with the ! passing years. Though small in itself, it may prove the foundation of success for the person to whom you present it. You will not make a mistake, if vou do a part of you r Christmas shopping in °ur J |U Department. Give a Pass Book jJ with an initial deposit. First’ National. Bank Capital and Surplus X Decatur •««»«*

evealn *' Revival services had " n nt the Chattanooga ‘•hureh for about two weeks. Shortly after the beginning of the services night, a stranger walked down the aisle toward the front. The man was tall, well-built and handsome, but a perfect stranger to everyone in ‘ho congregation. He was unmasked. Joseph J. Crevlston. 82 "years old, died of senility, Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock at his home in Markle. He was a retired farmer. Surviving him is the widow and three children: Joseph Crevlston. south of Markle; Mrs Ben Lyons, south of Markle, and Mrs. (lill. living near Majenlca. The funeral was held yesterday. ■ Landis Richardson, driver of the Portland-Bluffton buss line, has been granted the contract for mail delivery between Portland and Bluffton and to intermediate towns, according to word received at the Bluffton postoffice from Washington, this morning. Richardson was low with a bid of 11600. It is expected that he will carry the mail in his buss, continuing the passenger service with new hours. Harold Frazier, of Bluffton, will on January 1 become associated with his father, L. M. Frailer, and his brother, Robert Frazier, in the ownership and management of the Frazier tile mill, located on the southwest edge of Bluffton. The stores are open each evening until 8:30 or 9:00 this week, giving every one an opportunity to do their shopping.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1922.

M hat has become of the old fashoned sleigh? A few years ugo a snow like the present one would have brought forth the jingle of the bells mt we havn't seen or heard one this year. Mr. Loar. general manager of the Independent Chautauqut circuit, ad vised a number of the local directors and C. J. Lutz, president of the Decatur Chauatauquu association, that Mr. Hall would be in the city Thursday evening and wanted to meet the directors. Owing to the pre-Christ-mas actitlvles. it is practically impossible to arrange a meeting and a wire was uent to Mr. Loar aakng that the meeting be postponed until next month. Mr. Krimmcl, of Fort Wayne, Is here for a few days. Parties wishing pianos tuned can leave word at the Murray Hotel, phone 57. Attorney David E. Smith, of Fort Wayne, former judge of the Adams circuit court, was a business visitor in Decatur today. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barthol and daughter, Helen, will spend Christmas at Mansfield. 0., as the guests of Mrs. John Zeller and family. T. A. Gottschalk and I. G. Kerr of Berne were looking after business here this morning. 1. A. Kalver, of Fort Wayne, was here this afternoon attending to business and visiting his father, Barney Kalver, who has been in ill health for a week past. Lewis Stump, of Washington township. was a business visitor here today. Leo Meyers, of Washington township, was here today on business. Fred and Herman Hockemeyer, of Allen county, were business visitors here today. Herman Conrad, of Freidheim, was a business visitor here today. Mr. and Mrs. J. Stoneburner, of Kirkland township, were shoppers here today. Mrs. Elda Troutner, and son Carrol, of Willshird, Ohio, were in this city today shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hurless, of Wren, Ohio, were shoppers here today. Amos Lewton, of Root township, was a business visitor here today. Leonard Deininger, Ambrose Kohne and Gerald Durkin will arrive home from Cincinnati where they are attending Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary, to spend Christmas vacation with their respective parents. Mrs. Ed Goldner, of Preble, spent the day here shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Addison Sheets, of Wren, Ohio, were shoppers here today. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Olwein. of Honduras, shopped in this city today. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Adler, of Kirkland township, were shoppers here today. Mrs. Douglas Elzey, of Preble, spent the day shopping here today. Gus Reinking, of Preble township, was a business visitor here today. Mr. and Mrs. William Wcrling. of Preble, were here today on business and shopping. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Byerly, of Peterson, spent the day here shopping. Mrs. Rebecca Jackson and daughter. of east of the city, were shoppers here today. Henry Luttman, of Root township was a business visitor here today. Willis Cline of Root township, was here today looking after business. G. R. Woods, of Watt, was a business visitor here today. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Borman, of Clinton. la., will arrive this week to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Borman. Miss Faye Stults will arrive home from Chicago today to spend Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Stults. Miss Stults is attending school in Chicago. Mrs. G. T. Burk and daughter Mary, visited in Fort Wayne today. Mrs. Jesse Niblick and Mrs. D. V. Ruckman went to Fort Wayne today to visit friends. PIANO TUNING Mr. Krimmel, the piano tuner is here for a few days. Orders can be left at the Murray Hotel, phone 57298t2x BABY’S BATH means a lot to baby and a lot to you, too. Therefore why not put In one of our sanitary, up-to-date, snowwhite, spotless, tubs? Baby’s bath will be an event then. Let us show you the real economy and ndded pleasure from having a sanitary bathroom such as we install and eulp. Tho cost Is nothing when the comfort is considered. p. J. HYLAND West Monroe Street

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“GIMME A THRILL" A Joseph M. Gaites’ show and Shubert vaudeville, which is described as a red hot lilt, sizzling with girls and spice und everything nice, will take possession of the Majestic stage in Fort Wayne on Friday and Saturday, December 22 and 23 with a Saturday matinee. Mr. Gaites has supplied eight acts of sapor vaudeville, each act a head line act. Flrat come tho famous Gardiner Trio who have danced their way into the hearts of all America; another sensational dancing team are Sorel und Gluck who created such a furore at the “Pin Wheel Revue” all last winter in New York: Gene Barnes that funny Hebrew comedian, Herbert and Beggett, comedians de lux >; Byron and Langdon in their funny skit “The Dude Detective"; Tip Top Four, late of “Lady Billy” company and America’s foremost male quartette; Nanina and De Gaye and the dancing demon Charley Chase. Immediately preceding the vattdc-

Gifts | from a man’s store I I for a man I | •" I I IVe’iie planned to make this a Happy I | Christmas for our customers. We have a | | store full of fresh, new merchandise—ar- . | I tides of every conceivable description to | suit men’s tastes. | Smoking Coats Neckwear Pajamas Suspenders Silk Mufflers Umbrellas Wardrobe Trunks Knitted Mufflers Gloves —all kinds Silk Hosiery Luggage Dress Gloves Auto Robes Belts i Leather Novelties Underwear Belt Buckles I Wardrobe Goods Mackinaws Bath Robes I Collar Boxes Values are so great that you'll probably decide on two articles instead of the one you planned to give. And remember that this is the store of I Kuppenheimer I I GOOD CLOTHES I You can make Christmas doubly joyous by investing in a line, sturdy Kuppenheimer Overcoat. Plenty to choose from in all kinds of fabrics and models at I ' $32.50 to $45.00 I I —the house of Kuppenheimer good clothes • E

vllle, Mr. Gaites will present the musical comedy revue "Gimme A Thrill" In which the entire company will participate, including a wonderful bevy of. beautiful girls. Newsboys Get Out A Christmas Edition (United Preee Service) Huntington, Dec. 20.—Newsboys employed by a Huntington paper are getting out a Xmas edition of their own. The boys are to secure the advertising, write and edit the news and distribute the papers. •—— — Cicago—Joie Ray, of Chicago sport Ha. h, suspended from American amateur track competition until January 1, is planning to ome back. Ray is getting himself into condition and plans to point for either the mile or the half mile in the 1924 Olympic games at Paris. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Kampe visited at. Fort Wayne last, evening.

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