Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 217, Decatur, Adams County, 13 September 1923 — Page 2

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CLUB CALENDAR i Thur»d«y 1 Thursday—Work and Win class of 1 of U. B. church—Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Oakley. I oyal Workers class of the E. V. church —Mrs. E. B. Macy. L. A. S. of Calvary church with Mrs. Inez Walters, 1:30 p. m. Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Presbyterian ! church, birthday picnic. At church. Pheobe Bible class of Reformed S. 1 S., Mrs. Albert Miller. Philomath Bible class, Chalmer Sheets. Young Peoples Missionary Circle 1 of E. V. Church —Miss Ethel Fuhr- ' man. 7:30 p. m. Burk's Bible Class of Christian Church, with Rev. Thompson, 8 p.m. U. B. Ladies Aid Society—Mrs. Dotson. 2:30 o'clock. Eastern Star, 7:30 o'clock. TUESDAY c v C. L.|Of C. Social Meeting—K. ofi C. Hall. Friday Friday—Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church —Church parlors 2:30. Pocahontas Pot Luck Sapper. Zion Lutheran L. A. S., at school house, 3:30 p. m. Saturday Corinthian class of the Christian church, pastry sale, Schmitt Meat Market, 0 o’clock. Tuesday Psi lota Xi, Mrs. Chlamer Porter, 8 o'clock. One of the prettiest prenuptial parties of the season was that given by Miss Irene Zwick. at her home on North Second street, last evening when she entertained fourteen intimate friends of Miss Mabie Walters whose marriage to Harold Sautters will take place Sunday, September 16. The home was beautifully decorated with a profusion of garden flowers. Bunco was played and prizes were won by the Misses Velma Walters and Margaret Zwick, who presented them to the bridwelect. The guests were then invited to the dining room where a two course luncheon was served. The colors of pink and white were carried throughout the entire decorations. Silver vases filled with pink roses and silver candle sticks holding pink candles aded- to the attractiveness of the table. From the chandelier above, pink streamers were fastened to the corners of the table. The centerpiece was a charming miniature bride standing in a basket of dainty white flowers. A corsage of pink roses tied with a tulle l>q'v marked the bride's place at the table. Small corsages of sweet peas were given the guest as favors. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at the home of Mrs. John Vail Tuesday afternoon. -A good number was in attendance and a very interesting meeting was held. The election of officers was held for the ensuing year, which resulted with Mrs. L. A. Thomas, being elected president; Mrs. M. WertzHbrger, first vice-president; Mrs. William Butler, second vice-president; Mrs. H. Butler, third vice-president; Mrs. Mary Eley, fourth vice-president; Mrs. M. Johnson, recording secretary: Mrs. Roy Runyon, treasurer; Mrs. Eugene Runyon and Mrs. C. E. Bell, committee on music. * Bailey-Myers. The marriage of Miss Susannah Myers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I Charles Myers of near Portland, and Peter David Bailey, son of Mr. and j Peter Bailey, of near Monroe, occur-|i red at Hastings, Michigan, September ] 1, with Rev. Horace Merryman of the 1 Presbyterian church, officiating. The I young couple will reside with th, I parents on a farm in Wayne I township. Michigan. Special Notice To Maccabees. j There will be business of import-II ancc and all members are requested I to be present. Last chance to pay August dues. Come and get your dividend check. , The Psi lota Xi sorority will hold j a rummage and second-hand store October 26 and 27. Clean clothing for men, women and children will be offered for sale. *■ The meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the M. E. church will be held in the church parlors Friday afternoon immediately following the funeral services ot Mrs. Railing. Important business is to bo discussed . aud a large attcdance is desired. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Funner of north I of the city delightfully entertained at a j strawberry Iced last evening for tlisll Misses Mae aud Gefaevieve Berhug.j|

* Florence Holthouse, Mrs. Lee Lawless of this city and Mrs. Paul Briede of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. John Baker, of Preble township. * Con nehey-Woodruff. The marriage of Charles McConne- i hey, only son of Mrs. Molly McConnehey, of this city, to Miss Blanche Woodruff, of Wellsville, Ohio, was solemnized Thursday, September 6. Mr. McConnehey was graduated from the local high school with the class of 1920 and went to Wellsville, Ohio, where he has been employed as brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad since that time. Mr. and Mrs. McConnehey returned to Wellsville this morning after spending a week with relatives here. The Misses Frances and Helen Dugan delightfully entertained at ten tables of bridge last evening at their home on West Monroe street. The I house was beautifully decorated with vases of pink and white cosmos, and the grate fires added to the beauty as well as the comfort of the Spacious rooms. Prizes were won by Mrs. John Carmody and Miss Angie Flrks. At twelve o'clock an elaborate luncheon was served. o CHICAGO MARKET CLOSE Wheat: 'SepjL 99%c; Dec. $1.03; May, Corn: Sept. 8431 c; Dec. 66%c; May 6814 c. Oats: Sept. 3834 c; Dec. 3914 c; May 42c. o Thieves Steal Ducks And Geese In County Thieves have stolen between 300 and 400 ducks and geese in the southern part .of Adams county this week. Sheriff John Baker stated today. The territory covered by the thieves, who I took no chickens, but all ducks and geese, includes Blue Creek, Monroe, and the southern part of Washington I township, and down into Jefferson and Wabash townships. Judging from the appearance of the tracks left, the thieves had a truck with a trailer attached. No trace of the thieves has been found. State of War is Declared in Barcelona (Continued from page one) today discussed the situation in Catalopja and a report from the captain general of that district, who urge dthat in case martial law was declared it would be better not to cut communications. I “The captain general also that the king dismiss 1 the whole cabinet for the sake of the country and demanded the court give assistance to the garrisons in other provinces. , “The cabinet has decided not to abandon power unless forced to do so. I "The king is due to arrive in Madrid today.” | Madrid. Sept. 13 —(Special to Daily Democrqt)—An extra edition of El Sol at noon today said the Madrid garrison will assist an armed movement started by the troops in Barcelona. i General Cavalcanti, in a statement to the press, said the movement was no mere flare-uup but had been carefully planned in all its details and possible consequences. • The, general said the movement was aimed against the “ruling politicians.”

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1923.

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