Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 11, Decatur, Adams County, 12 January 1923 — Page 2

Niblick & Co. JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE New values are being added daily in all departments throughout the store. Special Turkish Towel Bargains SI.OO Turkish Towels, 87c 85c Turkish Towels 69c 75c Turkish Towels 62c 65c Turkish Towels, 54c 50c Turkish Towels 44c 55c Turkish Towels OQ** Sale ; uVL 25c Turkish Towels 00/* Sale UUV, Extra Values in Woolen Dress Goods and Silks Fine Silk and Wool 42 in. Premier OQ Sale Extra Quality French Wool Serge 1 OO 42 in. Sale Good Quality 42 in. Wool Poplin (PI QQ Sale ......A 01.00 56 in. All Wool Serge, Tan and Gray QQ rt Sale • 00 C Sale of High Grade Silks Very Special—lo in. Heavy Silk (P1 „/? O Crepe de Chine OA.OO Very Special—lo in. Heavy Silk (PO PD Canton Crepe o£utJo Very Special—lo in. Helding Guaranteed (P<V QK Satin Circe Many Other Extra Values in Silks J 'All Remaining Coats and Dresses y ~ At Wonderful Bargains -COATS $14.75, $22.50,527.50 , DRESSES SIO.OO, $12.75 1 $22.50 Above prices are far less than Actual Manufactured Cost. 36 in. 1 Lot of Ladies’ Dark and Light Winter Coats Percale Sale 17c $7.50 Extra Heavy 1 Lot f ull Fashioned Childrens Silk Hose, sale Winter Coats Sl-.58 $4.75

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1023.

Thursday I Aiyat Workers class of K. V. church | —Mrs. T. D. Kern, 323 N. 7th St. Ladies' Aid society of U. B. church —Mrs. J. A. Swart*. 2:00. Indies Aid society of the Christlau Chureh-Mrs. l)r. Charles. Junior club with Miss Anna Vance. Eastern Stur Installation—Masonic hall. Helping Hand society — Mrs. Ben Elzey. Baptist Woman's society with Mrs. Buhler, 2.30 p. m. Bridge Club—Miss Rose Conter. Friday C. L. of C. Card Party—K. of C. hall Pocahontas Pot Luck Supper. Literature section of Woman's club! —Old Adams County hank, 7. Tuesday Psi lota Xi—Mrs. W. E. Hoffman. 7:30. All members of the literature department of the Woman's club are requested to attend tile meeting in the assembly room of the Old Adams County bank, at 7 o’clock tills evening. 4 The domestic science class of the Catholic high school entertained the girl members of the Junior and Sophmore classes at dinner yesterday noon. A delicious three course dinner was served by the young ladies and greatly enjoyed by the guests. 4 Mrs. T. D. Kern was hostess to the Loyal Workers class of the Evangeli l leal church last evening at her home I |on North Seventh street, with twenty) | in attendance, find three visitors, Mrs. | jTom Fisher, Mrs. Will Meyer, and | I Mrs. Geo. Simmfers. A short business ' session was hold and the meetings will 1 be held with the members according to their birthdays. Mrs. Will Lux and Mrs. Mollie McConnehey having the next meeting which will be in February. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Kern, Mrs. Amos Fisher and Mrs. Earl Butler. * The Bridge club met with Miss Rose j j Conter last evening for their regular I meeting. Miss Bertha VogleWedc was the only ghesf'besides tile members. Delicious refreshments Wei/ served by the hostess. The next, meetiing will lie held with Mrs. James Cowan in two weeks. 4 The Baptist Woman’s society met with Mrs. Bina Buliler yesterday afternoon for their regular monthly business meeting with a goodly number present. The collection for the meeting amounted to $70.00, which included the proeeds from the Christmas Bazaar. The hostess served delicious refreshments. ♦ The ' Baptist brotherhood, with about twenty members, will motor to Bluffton tonight to attend the services of the First Baptist church. Harry D. Clark is there directing the singing. 4 A meeting of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the American Legion will be held at the Legion Hall at 7:30 Monday- evening. All members are requested to be present as the election of officers will be held. 4 The Decatur Order of Eastern Star held installation of officers last night at the Masonic hall. The following officers were installed: Mrs. Mayme Myers, worthy matron; Mrs. Bertha Beam, associate matron; G. T. Burk, patron; Mrs. Haley Lee, conductress; Mrs. Stella Coverdalo, associate conductress; Mrs. Leona Graham, secretary; Mrs. Della DeVoss. treasurer; Points of the star, Ada, Mrs. Floy Blair; Ruth, Miss Grace Schroll; Esther, Miss Florence Haney; Martha. Miss Blanche McCrory; and Electa. Mrs. Alma Frisinger; chaplain, Mrs. Alberta Wertzberger; marshal, Mrs. Laura Crill; warder, MrsG. T. Burk; sentinel, Miss Goldie Gay; and pianist, Mrs. C. C. Langston. Mrs. A. J. Hailey is the retiring worthy matron. The chapter presented a bouquet of beautiful pink rose buds to Mrs. Myers, and a gold past matron’s badge to Mrs. Haney. An excellent presentatian speech was made by O. L, Vance. Mi>. Myers made a very interesting speech, outlining the work to be done by the order during the present year. * TWO NET GAMES TONIGHT I. B. C. Quintet From Ft. Wayn e Meets ! D. H. S. Five at Athletic i^ll A game filled with plenty of excitement and good basketball should be the result of th e clash at Athletic Hall tonight between theh Decatur High School live and the Internation-j at Business College quintet from Fort j Wayne. Although the college boys | will likely outweigh the high school'

lads, they will be forced to play s basketball to capture the contest. This game is scheduled to be called , at 8:15 o'clock. The preliminary t game, between the D. H. S. girls and the Lancaster township, Wells county, , girls will start at 7:30 p. m. , CLUB BUYS HEALTH BOND 1 The Ladies' Shakespeare club has added its name to the list of organ- ; izations purchasing tuberculosis health bonds for 1923, it was announced today | ( by W. Guy Brown, county chairman, in j charge of the sale. |( THREE INTERESTING TALKS i Appreciative Audience At Methodist Church Evangelistic Service | An appreciative audience last night i listened to three helpful and inspiring j addresses at the Methodist church. ‘‘Reasons for Prayer for Home and) Foreign Missions,” was the subject very ably given by Mrs. F. W. Downs, j The Rev. B. N. Covert, pastor of the Presbyterian church, spoke on ‘’Christian Service of Young People.” Service is the secret of real happiness, he said, and he strongly advised young people and all Christians to render service to others. He particular urged social service. It was a timely message, well presented. “Jesus and the Ambitions of Young People,” was discussed by Miss Nellie Blackburn. Jesus encourages ambition, she affirmed, and helps young people to attain J their goal. Another program on the same level jof excellency with the others will be given at the church tonight at 7 I o’clock. o John Garwood, of Ft. Wayne, was , a business caller here today.

..... Timidity, false modesty or false pride is a dis-ease which has no equal. It robs one of health, wealth and pleasure. If you are ailing, try j CHIROPRACTIC. DR. S. J. ZURBUCH, D. C., M. C., Ph. COffice phone 189—Residence, 590. t 10t4x 1

Only 3 More Days! JANUARY USED CAR SALE We are offering a line of second hand ears at values that are unsurpassed. The reason for throwing these cars on the market at this time is our urgent need of room for the new models and cars which* are constantly coming in. If you need a car for business—or have wanted a car for general purposes here’s a REAL OPPORTUNITY to buy a good automobile DIRT CHEAP. Don’t wait— tjome in now as these cars are moving fast. People that have seen—Believed—and Bought. ' N ' I>odge S(>dan BUICK FOUR •’> passenger car—ex- 5 Passenger Touring excellent running or- Completely rebuilt and is guaranteed to be J l , ' x — ' .——-v I>A!GE FORD TOURING CAR 7 Passenger Touring 1919 Model Good Cord 'lires artd in first class mechanical In a very exceptionally good running condition. condition. Good Buy. Good Tires, Top and Side Curtains- A Real Bargain. L/ l . Ford Touring PORTER & RFAVFRS 10 Day Special 5 IWnger. New Urn. 1 WAI L “ « Low price, o„ U. S, GoodGood running order. * HOlie 120 year and Kelly-Spring-o Monroe & First Streets held Tires ‘

Mrs A. R- Holthouse and Miss Ruth Hummell went to Ft. VVa >H this afternoon to be the gues a ' , Franz, of Monroeville, was! a business visitor her e today. Mr. and Mrs. John Wren, Ohio, were shoppers here today. Mrs. Ticket, of Wren, Ohio, wus u, shopper here today. Dallas Spuhler, of east of the ‘ltj,| attended to business affairs here; today. Mrs. Fred Handler, and soil, l’aul William, left for Elwood today where they will attend the funeral of Mr. Handler’s aunt. — We do electric wiring and repair; work. Our prices are very re **° u ' | able. Miller & Spencer. 1 hone I ®^ e— FOR SALE—Eleven yearling sheep. William Kitson, R. No. 2. i 683. — —o—- | FOR SALE— Dodge touring in _ A-l shape. For quick sale, $150.00. I Shanahan-Conroy Auto Co. — POR SALE—Smoke-era; guaranteed roup cure for poultry. Ed Ringger, 1 Berm , R. K 4-

5i r|OES your car please you t Will your car accelerate from sto 25 miles per hour in 8 seconds? JH Will vour car give you from 22 to 25 miles per gallon of gasoline? 'phis together with great power and flexibility over a wide speed range is a distinguishing featue of the DURANT Four- It is a real treat to the driver of four cylinder carsJjS If P.fKirsch & Son j —- ) ) J J-O.b. Lantint bln'h. f Touring • • H>so \, ,Just a Real Good Car / BETTER CARS ARE BEING BUILT AND DURANT IS BUILDING THEM.

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