Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 299, Decatur, Adams County, 19 December 1923 — Page 2

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CLUB CALENDAR Wednesday Wednesday—Shakespeare Club - M J*M , Frank Frsiw*So Cha Rea —Miss Helen Gass. Til D.—Miss Marcella Kern. Thursday Ctlvary Evangelical ladies Aid Society—Mrs. Clara Hays. Zion Lutheran Aid Society, at school house, 3:30 p. m. Progressive Bible Class o( Presbyterian church. Christinas party and exchange, Mrs. W. H. Lee. Loyal Workers Class of E. V. Church—Mrs. Fred Linn, 6:30. Monroe Ladies Aid Society, Mrs. E. W. Husche one o’clock. Phoebe Bilfe calss of Reformed church, Mrs. R. R. Eliiker. Five hundred club Christmas party. Mrs. Fred Fullenkamp. 6:30 o’clock. Delta Theta Tau Christmas Party —Miss Agnes Kohne, 6:30 P. M. Friday lien Hur Christmas party and entertainment. Minnehaha Club —Hall, after lodge. .Luncheon Bridge club with Mrs. Ed. Coffee. 7:30 p. in. Philathae class of Baptist S. S., Christmas party, Mrs. S. E. Hite. Saturday Kings Heralds. Mrs. Herber Huntbarger. 2 p.m. The annual Christmas party and exchange of the Dorces class of the Evangelical Sunday school was held last evening at the home of Mrs. C. E. Hocker. During the business session the election of officers was held, which resulted as follows: ITesident, Mrs. Elmer Amspaugh; vice-president Mrs. Jesse Tricker; secretary, Mrs Orval Harruff; assisstant secretary. Mrs. Tom Cook; and treasurer. Miss Della Harruff. After the exchange of gifts a delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. N The dffice force of the Cloverleaf

Cream>yry held their annual Chriatmasdmrty and exchange at the home of /Miss Ethel Ervin, on Elm street. -Mist evening. At six-thirty a lovely three course dinner was served. A red taper held in a crystal holder and surrounded by a wreath of holly was used as the central decoration of the long table. A smaller arrangement of the same marked each place. The dainty place cards were in keeping with the Christinas spirit. After the dinner Norbert Holthouse and Clyde Butler acted as Santa Clauses and presented the guests with the gifts which wore neartly arranged under the large Christmas tree in the living room. Those present al the affair were th c Misses Esther Miller, Katherine Omlor, Marcella Lengerich, Gertrude Thieme, Ethel Ervin, Margaret Mylott, Mr. Norbert Holthouse and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Butler. Mrs. A. F. Stalter of Waterproof, La., a former member of the force, was an out-of-town guest. ★ The Mary and Martha Class of the Methodist Sunday School met last evening at the home of Mrs. Phillip! on Madison street for their annual Christmas party and exchange. An interesting little playlet was given by Mesdames Frank Downs. Phillipi, B. J. Meibers and M. J. Butler. Dr. Elizabeth Burns gave a very intertest Ing Christmas story. ‘The Other Wise Man" Numbers were drawn and matched and gifts presented to the guests. Delicious reireshments were served by the hostess and her assistants. Medames Downs, Chas Kolter, B. J. Meibers. M. J. Butler, Lydia Elzey and Maggie Peoples, who are class officers. * The annual Christmas party and gift exchange of the Philathian class of the Baptist Sunday school, will be i held at the home of Mrs. S, 11. Hite, Friday evening. A splendid pro gram has been prepared and a . good time is anticipated. ♦ The annual Christmas party and exchange of the Rebecca lodge was held last evening at their hall. A pot luck supper was served after which the exchange was held. A large number was in attendance. The Loyal Daughters class of the Evangelical Sunday School, taught by Mrs. Win. AU'ather, had their annual Christmas party and exchange last evening at the homo of . Mrs. Clarence Weber, on Indiana street. Eighteen sat down to '♦■he table at. ii:4s and enjoyed the wonderful pot luck supper which was provided by all. After Hie feast a iliWt business session was held and the Christmas presents were cxcßaiiged. TW annual Clirlalmas party and cxtbabge of the IPsi lota XI Sorority I

was field at the homo of Mrs. Charles Knapp, on Mercer Avenue, last night. The spacious living room was made attractive with a large lighted Christman tree ai uue cud of the room Santa Claus arrived about nine-thirty and distributed the many beautiful gifts. A Radio concert and Mahjongg was enjoyed during the social hour. A short business session was held, at which time the sorority subscribed five dollars to the Good Fellow Club, which is being fostered by the Delta Theta Tau Sorority. A five dollar health bond was also purchased at this meeting. The hostess served a lovely luncheon at a late hour. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Sim Burk, January 8. Mrs. A. F. Stalter, of Waterproof, La., was an out-of-town guest. ★ Miss Lois Fuhrman entertained at dinner Sunday for Mrs. Lulu Faulkenburg and Victor Faulkenburg. of Monmouth. ♦ » Mrs. S. E. Hite entertained the members of the Historical Club last evening at her home on Third street. The home was decorated with Christmas colors and a large Christmas tree. A chicken dinner was served

at sit o’clock. A small tree bearing lighted candles adorned the Center of the large table. The place cards were of a corresponding nature. After the dinner the exchange of gifts was held. The gifts were placed in a large basket and a string tied to each one and were drawn by the guests. A plate dinner was taken to Mrs. Owen Davis, a member of the club, who was unable to be there, on account of a recent operation. A good number was inattendance. o I). C. H. S. LOSES TWO (Continued From Page One) Holthouse played well for Decatur on the offensive while Christen and Gass defended their goal in good style. A large number of Decatur people witnessed the game. This was the first defeat of the sea son for the local teain. C C. H. S. will play a return game here next Fri day night in the new high school gym ; ami the locals have a good chance to 1 get revenge. Lineup and sumary: DECATUR 10 C. C. H. S- 14 Wemhoff F Pauley Holthouse F Husselman Voglewede C Belot Christen G Ferguson Gass G Graf Substitutions: ('. C H. S. —McCormick for Husselman. Field goals: Holthouse 2. Wemhoff 1. Gass 1, Pauley 2, Belot 4, Graf 1. Foul goals: Hollhowse 1, Christen 1. Referee: L. Suelzer. THIRD DIVORCE SUIT IN A YEAR Golda Haley Again Asks Court For Legal Separation From Huhby

For tlie third time this year, .Mrs. Golda M. Haley of this city, has filed suit for a divorce from Nade Haley. This is the fourth suit for divorce which Mrs. Haley has filed within the last two years. Each of thc other three suits were dismissed before they came, to trial. The other cases were filed on January 12 and May 21, 1923. ami on March 31, 1922. lu her complaint, Mrs. Haley alleges that her husband is guilty of cruel cud inhuman treatment. She says that he often swore at her and called her vile names; that he is an habitual drunkard and many times came home in a drunken condition. Mrs. Haley asks for a divorce, alimony in the sum of ssvv; the custody of their minor child and an allowance of JSO per month for the support of the child. The complaint states that the couple separated today. The complaint filed today was filed by the law firm of lamhart ami Heller. Introduce Bills To Revise Volstead Prohibition Law Washington, Dee. 19—Two Irlls to revise tlie Volstead a<t were Introduwd in the senate today by Senator Edge, New Jersey, Republican The first would raise the penuissable alcoholic content of beverages from one half of on« per cent to

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The secund nottld feltave reatricticns agaifliit tile issuance of liqnor prescWftioaa by physicians

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1923.

Field Goals I ? by r Eagle Eye” Pete , I Anyhow, C. C. H. 8. didn’t add ( many points to their total score for the season. The Fort Wayne tads have scored 33 points in thgee games, an average of 11 points per game. Here's what Tip Ofls, our friend ‘ ( at Bluffton, says about the battle here tonight: “The two strong Ad ( ams county aggregations. Decatur . Leaders and the Berne Athletics will clash at Decatur Wednesday evening. It will be a great battle.” The Buddies from Huntington. with their two Millers In the lineup, took the short end of an 18-16 score in a game with the Angola Legion quintet last night. Angola has a nice outfit Its a good thing that the Caseys ended their crusade through the East last night or they might not have had a handful of supporters on hands when they took the floor at South Side gym the next. time. It was a disastrous trip, the Caseys dropping four out of five contests. The next bout on the program will be a two-round decision go between “Chick” Aschieman's Berne Aces and Fred Kolter's Battling Leaders/ Ready Timers? o JOHN W. VAIL IS (Continued from Page One) Miss Christina B. Railing, who was born in Adams county. July*T, 1863, a daughter of Daniel and Elmina Rail-' ing, both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs.! Vail were born three sons, namely Daniel R. Vail of Chicago, who married Blanche Carroll, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Carroll of this city: Hugh Thomas Vail of this city, who married Mary Frances Ward also of this city; and Forest E. Vail, of Waterproof. Louisania, who married Grace Butler daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mel E. Butler of this city. Mr. Vai] was a member of the Deca tur Masonic lodge, the Conimandry at Bluffton; the Improved Order of Red Men; and the Knights of Pythias lodge. He was a member of and stanch worker in the Mu-tbodist ppiscopa] church of Decatur. Tie was a Republican, but never aspired to public office. Funeral On Sunday Mr. Vail is survived by his wife, three sons, four brothers and two sisters. The brothers and sisters are: Rev. Solomon Vail, retired minister living at Washington. D. ('.; Ephraim A. vail, of Decatu* Joseph Vail of Bryan. Ohio; Aaron R. Vail of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Elizabeth Donaldson, wife of R .M. Donaldson, of Marmaduke, Arkansas; and Mrs. Lucy Sprang, wife of Daniel Sprang of this

city. One sister, Mrs. Angeline Wasson is deceased. Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist church at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon, the Rev. U. S. A. Bridge, pastor, officating. Short services will be held from the home on Madison street at 2:00 o’clock. Burial will be held in the Maplewood cemetery. —o =_ LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa: Please Santa Claus, bring us a tree. 1 want some candy and 1 want a watch and I want a hymn book and I want a air rifle. My sister wants a doll that walks and talks and sleeps and a washer tub and a wringer. My brother Alton, wants a pair of shoes and anything you bring him. • From Herman Bittner, le-catur R 4. — Dear Santa Claus: 1 would like for you to brink me a train that runs on a track, a top, a buß. a silent coaster a cork-gun. a str book, a coon jigger and some ca. . y and nuts. Goodbye, Santa, Your little friend Harold Blythe —_ Football Romance Ends In Wedding Last Night Chicago, Dec. 19 —Three years ago Stizzane Kellington, Decatur, 111, watched George Trafton, Notre Dame football center, smash through Washington university line for repeated gains. , He was a hero, a star and after tlie gume she met him. M«t night they were married at Trafton’s home here and today were on their honeymoon. Trafton served as assistant /ootbull coach at Northwestern university let two years.. Ht played with a professional team during the 1928 season.

PATIENTS AT THE HOSPITAL Mrs. Sophia Smith is a patient at tha Adartis County Memorial hospital. She entered the hospital Monday and is resting fairly good today. She has been suffering from ( caneer. Phone 50 or 55 and place your order for Individual Santa Clause’s, Brick or Bulk Ice Cream for your Christmas dinner. AFTER DELINQUENT TAX Connersville, Dec. 19 —James Coe. county treasurer, is out gunning for tax delinquents. The list of delinquents, according to Coe, includes a number of proipinemnt business men and even- holders of public office, as men who work by the day and are hard pressed to pay their part of the cost of government. “They will all be treated alike,"Coe says. “We ll collect to the last man.” A collection agency will start rounding up the delimits*fits on personal property the first of the year, while steps will be taken to sell real estate on which the taxes have not been paid

- ¥.• ' — -i ju-ju • 5 , Many; Useful Christmas Gifts Can Be Found Throughout The Store. JFr .The Wtoh Numbers of Nice Pres-

— — ■■ 1 " X r —— Silk Hosiery make a Nice Christmas package KAYSER CADET PURE SILK HOSIERY FULL FASHIONED SILK HOSE in all grades 1 pa (£9 OK S 2 aO <Li.b9toib — to tDO.au w PURE SILK REAL SILK HOSIERY . am> wool hose conic in Black, Brown Heather, Green Twelve Strand Pure Silk; the most Heather. Gray Heather. Made by the wonderful wearing hose sub-slantlards. rea | s Hk hosiery mills. All Colors —Pair Extra Special—Pair 80c SI.OO . — J Final Clearance Sale on all Coats and Dresses We have placed a final closing price on every Coat and Dress. All this season’s choice styles to select from. Nothing will be reserved.

FINE STEWART BOLINE COATS Fur Collars * $19.50 to $52.50 values Sale $34.50 MCE WOOL BOLINE COATS Former Price $35.00 to $37.50 $22'50 ALL WOOL DBESSES $12.75 values Said $8.75 »

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THIRTY-NiNE arson cases Indianapolis, Dec. 19 —Thirty-Din* cases against persons charged with incendiarism were completed during November by the arson division of , the state fire marshal department, I G. L. Pugh, chief investigator of the I division, said today. I ' Only one acquittal was registered against the department dining the mouth. The department has to its credit for the month seven conTei?sions, seven convictions and six arrests. Thiry-eight cases were pending in the courts. There were no jury disagreements and no dismissals he said. WELCOME Knights of Pythias Thursday Night

Attorney David Smith, of Fort Wayne, is in the city today on busl- ; floss.

I Farm for Sale I 80 acre farm, 3 miles from Decatur. Priced ’ ® til $125 per acre. Good buildings, 50 bear- ‘ K ing fruit trees. .Farm well adapted for dairy H and poultry business. By assuming the pres3 ent mortgage some one can make a real inS vestment. Now is the time to buy. K I Suttles—Edwards Co. f Decatur—lndiana

FINE SPORT COATS This Season's Styles sT’. Vo,u ‘: $22.50 K". , .r....r.. $19.50 S"" ,™ hw ’ $17.50 ALL CHILDRENS COATS At Wonderful Reductions Sizes 2to 6,7 to 10. 12 to 1(5 Ask to see them. I LOT ALL WOOL SILK DRESSES This Season's Styles $16.50 to $17.50 values , Sale $12.50 X

It. coming to lhe t starting Xmas—“Bi rlh of ' NhIIoo.” ~| Bt.

ents can be found pi all departments of the store* Hand Bags Vanity Cases Fancy Combs Beads Fancy Silks Silk Crepes Wool Dress Goods Table Linens Napkins Kimono Crepes Umbrellas Silk Blouses Silk Underwear Philopnia Underwear Silk Jersey Bloomers Wool Underwear Cotton Underwear Wool & Cotton Blanket Small & Large Rugs Bath Robes Scotch Gauntlet Gloves Fabric Gauntlet Gloves Kid Gloves

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