Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1922 — Page 7

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Mr. an' l Mr9> Fieil Nicl, ° lß will entertain for dhiner Christman, Mr. ' Ull | Mrs- Alva Nichols and children, Catharine, Margaret and Beulah, and Mr. Chauncey Vangilder. Mr. and Mrs. J. Dwight Peterson, o f Indianapolis, are here for the Christmas season.

Free - Kisses ■ Free GIVEN AWAY A Christmas Treat A a^nu t Candy Kisses will be given Free to every child who calls at Kings Confectionery C all at once and get your Kisses, free.

Greetings To all our good friends and patrons who have made the past year successful for us, We extend our heartiest wishes for A Merry Christmas w w and a Happy New Year Durkin’s Modern Garage South Second Street

SHPHEN DECATUR. A CHRISTMAS ~ GREETING A long time ago three Wise Men journeved toward a star. Io them i means’the coming of brighter days and better things. Now. at the end of nearly two thousand years our hearts turn again to the little town of Bethlehem. The earth has grown old. but the spirit of Christmas is always joyous, always voung. , .. ~ - Each year the candles are lighted and the embers glow again on the hparth with a renewed warmth. Houles are bedecked with holly and mistletoe and the peal of bells gladd»ns the occasion. Officers, Directors and all employees of the First National llank join J| in wishing you a Merry Christmas jgj and a Happy New I ear. f/f* Bank. . moo, \ Decatur, Indiana V -

DewiU A?" ne Sta Her hM t 0 her i > rk " t 0 Hf>en(l the winter with ■lrs. A. H. Valentine. tJ'VX JO, ’. nSOn ' 4 ywol<l of Root t an », Mrs ' Charlos Johnson,

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23. 1922

I The Christinas tree in the courthouse I yard adds to the appearance and makes the Yuletide brighter. It is decorated with colored electric lights, Put up by the city f qrce _ The Wom . an’s dub is responsible. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shirk went ' to Sturgis, Mich, this afternoon for a 1 I Christmas visit with Fred Mayer and family. John Mayer has visited his POn for a week and they will enjoy , a happy family reunion. Among the cards extending Christmas greetings Is one from Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Gass, who are enjoying a long earned vacation at Bandera, Tex. Those who thought all the Christmas shopping had been done discovered there was the usual closing rush I for this was a good business day for the Decatur merchants. Meredith Stewart, of Dayton, Ohio, is here for a few days’ visit with his friends. He is visiting the Kerns. John Lachot, of Fort Wayne, attended to business here yesterday. Fisher West, of Auburn, was here last evening to referee the basketball game. He is attending Purduo University this year. Billy Bell is a happy youngster this Christmas season. He went home last evening to find a handsome and up-to-the-minute radio installed and you can imagine what that means to a boy of Billy’s age and one who always wants to know what the world is doing. Elmer Johnson, of Muncie, is here for the Christmas season. He was formerly clerk of Adams county. William Blackburn, who has been ill for some time, is able to be about the house again and is feeling fairly good. it don't look much like they'd ever ketch Clara Phillips fer she's had plenty o’ time t' git her car repainted an’ her tool chest checked. Mrs. Em Nugent has a letter from her son sayin' he’s goin’ t' saw out just as soon as ther’s enough prisoners fer a quartet.—Abe Martin, Indianapolis News. Mrs. Mina Brown, of Chicago, is here to spend Christmas with her mother. Mrs. Catherine Brake. Miss Anita Swearenger arrived home yesterday from Indiana University where she has been taking extra work, to spend Christmas with her mother, Mrs. Lulu Swearenger. Mrs. Anna Mallott will go to Fort Wayne Sunday to spend Christmas with her son, Charles and family. Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Niblick, of Indiana Harbor, and Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Gandy, of Churubusco, are here to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Niblick. Dan Helm, of east of the city, was here today on business. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Peterson, of Knightstown, are here to spend ChristI mas with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Butler. George Schug, of Ohio State University, arrived home this morning to spend Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs John Schug. Otis Shifferly, of north of the city, was a business visitor in this city today. Mr. and Mrs. Leßoy Cliffton and family will go to Rockford, Ohio, tomorrow to spend Christmas with the latter's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marbaugh. Robert Colter, of Chicago, is home to spend Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colter. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Johnson and family left this morning for Gary, where they will spend Christmas with the R. (). and Chester Johnson families. Catharine Christen arrived home last evening from Springfield, Mass., to spend Christmas with het’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Christen. Fisher West who refereed the basket ball game here last evening stayed over night with his fraternity brother, Ferd E. Christen of north of town. Mrs. V. J. Borman went to Fort Wayne this morning to meet Mr. and .Mrs. M. B. Borman, of Clinton, lowa who will return here with her to spend Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Adams will leave tomorrow for Flint, Michigan to spend Christmas with the latter s father, Mr. J. H. Failing. James Butta of Steubensville. Ohio arrived in the city today to spend Christmas with his wife Who has been visiting with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Fairchild- Mrs. Butta before her marriage was Miss Naomi Mumma. . ... ii » 1 —O 1 " ** Dr. Clark About The Same The condition of Dr. ('. S. Clark, who is ill at his home on North Second street, was reported today to be about the same as yesterday, when he showed a marked improvement over the preceeding day. board of guardians to MEET AT, LIBRARY ■'The hoard of guardians will meet at the Library Tuesday afternoon at 2:31) o’clock. All members are asked to be present. Marriage License William Jones, farmer. Adams eoun- ■ ty, age 21 years, to Myrtle M. Manley. | Adams county, age 18 years.

HOLIDAY TRAVELERS EXTRA SERVICE Saturday, December 23 Electric Train* are frequent. They are in most cases of easy access at streets near your home. Locate make the country stops. Fast through Limited* bear you to and from the near-by towns and more distant cities. Good connections at Fort Wayne for Indiana & Ohio points. Enjoy to the fullest* extent that Christmas Dinner and tile companionship of friends without worry over the way to go and come by using the FT. WAYNE & DECATUR TRACTION CO.

f. L CVQ\y GOOD WIS>K<T jj $ Jor d UAPPy<i4wsTMA§'W > is the wish extended to you by S. E, Black

We Wish You the Season’s Greetings for a Very Merry Christmas —J F red Mutschler Ikg. Co. Market

,;4 _..;j Sfi M . z ' MGRK-Y | CHRISTMAS f / IraMr HIGH on the Christmas Tree ol Happy *W> ‘ ~ k Thoughts we hang our Wishes for a Merry y/aK Christmas and also a Happy New Year of a»\ t peace, jov and prosperity to one and ail W . V JEaa We thank our customers, those who sell v <ff’KA us their (’ream and those who buy our WC products, for their gift of continued patron- 7W’ <A» A. age and good will to which we owe the sue- . /J/v *l, 'W W cess of this concern. M x z ■ Hi By® v ” j Ofm Cloverleaf Creameries, Inc. hlwWwwk W. A. Klepptr. General Manager. ™aiM ■ >Mh '^' r ' \ s- Iwreniber rdf'- " “«'*i «-:•.. <?• x -' v ; ”

I’rwc Season 1 ? I gert SINCERE APPRECIATION Prompts us to extend to you ’ our heartiest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year with hopes that our pleasant relations may continue. Baughman’s East Side street

•Bj RSt jh-SI VqTal Since Auld Acquaintance s grows more sweet *i i r xSMr With every passing year, Jz? Accept good wishes Christmas Day For you hold most dear, Old Adams ®: County Bank o I t ■, » "* f%L. • «L .XJrH -■*■-*_ _ _ Wt - J