Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 22, Number 299, Decatur, Adams County, 17 December 1924 — Page 3

I ■ ’club calendar I Wednesday B I Christian l-adle*' Aid S.iel.-tv I ■V'l iirch. 2 O dock. I BOdd Fellow* Public Dance Odd IBvilow's Hull- ■ Shakespeare Flub —Mrs. S D. ■hravers. Thursday I Moo<‘‘ Legionaires Christmas pony ■■ y r s Nick Brown. L | Antioch Missionary Society Mr- ■ Homer Ginter. I Ixiyal Workers Class of E. V. ■ ■church— Mrs. Inez Weber, C:.'hi. I Silent workers Class of Vnited ■Brethren Church—Mrs. Hen Pillars, f | Baptist Woman’s Society Mrs. ■ r Shamp. I Ever Ready Class of M. E. Church Mrs. Ed Ahr. ; Friday Night Club—Mrs. Ruby Dur ■ kin. So Cha Rea —Miss Cecile Miller, ■ 7:30 P- m. Royal Neighbors—Ben Hur Hall, ■ 7: JO p. m. Friday Young Matrons Club—Mrs. Alva I Dawson, 7:30 p. m. Woman’s Home and Foreign MisI sionary Society of the M. E. Church I —Mrs. Dan Sprang. 2:30 p. m. Pocahontas Christmas party and I exchange —Red Men Hall, after lodge. K. Z. K. —Miss Helen Gass. 8 p. m. Corinthian Class and Ladies’ Aid I Society of Christian church, bazaar I and rummage sale —Church base- ■ ment. Ben Hur—Hall. Corinthian Class and Ladies’ Aid I Society of the Christian Church. ! bazaar and rummage sale — Church basement. Saturday King's Heralds of the M. E. Church —Miss Helen Chronister, 7:00 p. m. Corinthian Class and Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian Church, bazaar, rummage sale and chicken supper—Church basement. U. B. Ladies' Aid Society, candy sale—Peoples Loan and Trust ComIpany and Peoples Shoe Store. Monday Research Club —Mrs. C. E. Bell. Psi lota Xi Christmas party—Mrs. J. H. Borroughs, 8 p. m. Tuesday Tri Kappa Christmas Party—Miss Veronica Anker. The Royal Neighbors will meet , Thursday evening at 7:20 o’clock at I the Ben Hur hall. The election of officers will he held and other business of importance will be taken care of. All members are urged to be present. The Pocahontas Christmas erchange will be held Friday night during the social hour after lodge. All members are invited guests are requested to bring their packages for the exchange. The Tri Kappa Sorority met with Miss Frances Harkless at her home on Fourth street last evening All plans were completed for the annual Christmas dance, which will be held at the Masonic Hall. New Year s eve. A six-piece orchestra has been secured to furnish the music. A com mittee was appointed to take care oi the annual poor farm treat for Christmas. The committe includes: The Misses Frances Harkless. Naomi Harkless and Harriett Myers. Ihe Christmas party will he held at the home of Miss Veronica Anker. Tuesday evening. An exchange of gifts wil be held in connection with the party. During the social hour Miss Harkless served delectable refreshments. The meeting of the Epworth league Dramatic Club, scheduled lor Thursday evening of his week, ha? been posponed until after the Christ mas holiday. The annual Christmas party and exchange of the Historical Club was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Schug, on Third street The entertaining rooms were decor ated with wreaths and Christmas < o! ors. A large candle lighted Christ tnas tree was also used as a note ol decoration. During the afternoon a cand'e blowing contest was given and Mrs. M. E. Hower won the prize and in a clever bell contest Mrs. Ed Christen won honors. At six o clot k a pot luck supper was served at small tables. Richard and Mary Kathryn Schug assisted in serving The git's were distributed among the members by Richard Schug after each one had given a clever stunt M' Harry Helm, who is a patient at the Adptns County Memorial hospital, was the only member not presen . ■

MAY WEI) “FATTY" 1 g —— II 1 ittßL ® «■ I 1 ■ B I Vi i "* DORIS DEANE i As soon .is Minto Durfee Arbutklo I obtains a divorce decree, now being, sought in Paris, it is reported, "Fatty”| Arbuckle will marry Miss Doris Deane, screen actress, formerly of a San Francisco. At one time Miss Deane was report- (. ed engaged to Jack Dempsey. I, Arbuckle now is living at the home of Gouverneur Morris, the author, at Monterey, and has denied the report. ‘ This photo shows Miss Doris Dean". 1 who is reported to be engaged to marry “Fatty Arbuckle."

I -—I-—.— . A few minutes, during the afternoon. ’ were devoted to writing Christi-' greetings to the absent member The committee in charge of the prei 1 affair, included the officers, Mes- * dames John Schug. Ben DeVor, E.l 1 Ahr and James Fristoe. Thirty members were in attendance . at the Christmas party of pretty api pointments held last night at the home of Mrs. Henry Thomas, on Fifth street, by the Progressive Class of ■ the Presbyterian Church. The homo was attractively decorated in the season's colors. A Christinas story contest given on small red bells was enjoyed by the guests. An exchange of gifts was also a feature of the evening. A dainty luncheon, carried ■out in Christmas colors, was served by the hostess, and her assistant. Mrs. Roy Runyon. Mrs. Covert, of lowa, mother of Rev. B. N. Covert, was an out-of-town guest. Mrs. Van Alsberg will have the January meeting. The annual Christmas party and exchange of the So Cha Rea Club will be held at the home of Miss Cecile Miller, on Marshall street. All mem hers are urged Io all end. The King's Heralds of the Methodist Church will meet Saturday even-) ing at seven o'clock with Miss Helen Chronister, at her home at "16 High street. Each member will be called for at their home and taken to the Chronister home in a car. A Christmas exchange of gifts will also be held. The Knights of Columbus Hall was attractively decorated with Christmas bells and a lighted Christmas tree for the annual Chris'mas ‘ party and exchange of the members ' of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. J One hundred members attended the 'pretty affair. Tables were a-ranged ’ for bridge, Five Hundred, and Rhum. I .the prize in Bridge was won by Miss '[Florence Holthouse: at Five Hundred J Mrs. John Neering, and Rhum, Mrs. Albert Laugertnan. During the serving of the elaborate two-course ’ luncheon, which was carried out in the read and green Christmas colors. ’ Miss Agnes Kohne sang a group of ’.songs and Miss Naomi Durkin played [several piano selections. The ox- , change of gifts was cleverly arranged. Each guest drew a number from * the box and matched with the gi.t I number. The Woman’s Home and Foreign /Missionary Society of the-Methodist '' church will meet with Mrs. Dan B ’sprang, Friday afternoon. All mem- * bers are urged to meet promptly at 2'30 o'clock. r- _ ' I The Young Matrons Club will meet ' with Mrs. Alva Lawson, at her home ’’ on seventh street. Friday evening at “ 7 -: tl) o'clock. A Christmas exchange " will be held at this meeting. [* The Christmas parly of the Ever Rcidv Class of the Methodist church , wi H be held at the home of Mrs. E Ahr west of the city. Thursday evening Anyone not having a "A get out to the Ahr home, is request- ' ‘t meet at the Enterprise <a ... 7-20 o’clock, 6 X wly’will ‘be provided. Alli members are urged to attend. |

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The Moose Leglonulres will meet' Thursday evening ut the home of Mrs. Nick Brown on Fourth street, lor their annual Christmas party and exchange. The attendance of every member is desired. — ■ Q FORMER CITY OFFICIAL DIES (Continued from page One) and calling other members of the household. Going to his father's bedroom, Gregg found his lifeless body in bed. He was under the covers and apparently had passed away whib- asleep. Joseph Daniel McFarland, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Arch McFarland, was born in Jay county, December 5, 1871 In June, 1899, he was married to Miss Ada Elzey, who died June 30, 1918. For many years Mr. McFarland was engaged in the barber business. In the city election of November, 1913, Mr. McFarland was elected city treasurer and he filled the office efficiently. He was re-elected in 1917 but resigned two years later to fleet pt a position as field manager for the White Mountain Dairy company, which position he held until about three weeks ago. I Mr. McFarland was a mernbi r <4 the Knights of Pythias and Yeoman lodges in this city and was a mem her of the Methodist Episcopal church. He had lived in this < ity for I the last thirty years coming here from Jay county. Surviving are- one son. Gregg McFarland, who is mar ried and lived with his father; and the following brothers and sist-rs: John. Ith» and Mark McFarland, all of near Portland; Mrs. Clara Fxrgu son of Ridgeville, and Mrs. F. W. Bennett, of San Piedro. California. Funeral services will be held from the residence at 9:30 o'clock and from the First Methodist church at 10 o'clock, Friday morning, the Itev. Fred F. Thornburg uasio. - ol the Grace Methodist chureii in Kokomo am; a former pastor of th: local church, assisted by the le v. S. A. Bridge, pastor of th" icca church, officiating. Burial will b>

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'made In the Maplewood ceim cry. c THIEVES Em : LE BRON HOME Stea! A New Typewriter, Watch, Ring And Several Other Articles 1 Thieves entered the residence of ’ .!<•■ ■ 1.1 Brun, 202 North Seventh street, onietiine early last night and tide a new Remington portable type- i writer, valued at S6O; a wrist watch, I 1 valued at SI.T or S2O; a lady's emerald ring and several stick pins. Mr. Le- ‘ Brun, who owns tin 1 Cort Theatre, end the other members of his family * went to the theatre about 7 o'clock 1 hist night and returned home about • 9:30 o’clock. They discovered the ' robbery as soon as they arrived home. ' Mr. fjeßrnn had Just purchased lhe o ■ J_ -- - ■ - - ■■ I

I ■ IWBi I Mk" W ; Ju r-l d If the cause oi malaria is : I removed it is reasonable to II I expect resultant gcod health — i hence, the trouble being due f.' to a “pinched” or impinged nerve the Chiropractors serv,1 I • ices arc needed, as going to l< ■ the seat of the trouble relief is I l t quickest. . CHARLES & CHARI.ES | >1 CHIROPRACTORS :■ > Over Keller's Jewelry I Phone 628 —Office Hours — > 10 to 12—2 -to 5—6:30 to 8 |

typewriter yesterday, took it homo : iest<‘i\lay eve ning :nd I: id n< ver I :.sed it. Mr. I ■ l-iti:. t ited today that i :i ne I'lihoi .. w. I ;. .11 '• > ni.-r the hour: : lit re I. I,:" d 11. . nd If the 1 rrtlrleg were leturiied u on tln-ie would ht no trouble. Terre Haute. It. ier ’ Ihourind vlnlnr.i consumed ccver.il hzidred pounds of birbecned meat and ev oral hundred gallons of soup i i tele ehrAtloti by the Bonks of th- Wai. uh association of the opening of new pavements from Torre Haute to surrounding cities.

1A afyfftw 1-<r 2L I A new kind of a I Robe that is 2 Robes in One—w A Bath Rohe and a lounging Rohe combined. A Rohe he can wear to and from lhe hath or If” I to and from the furnace and a robe that he can !oH about in when it's too cold for the Movies and too cozy to move. At $6,50 to $12.50 we are showing our 1 greatest stock of combination robes. They are developed in beautiful mannish : -E colorings that our kind of customers like so well. I, * I ■ Imported Wool Hose Nobby rich Neckwear H Initial Belts \f|rß (ioll Sox Travelling Bags. Tefub-T-Ay&a Go I J BETTER CLOTHES FOR LESS J MONEY-ALWAYS- , * DECATUR • INDIANA •• | LOTS OF OLD FACES IN TODAY I*4 f -s A Chris:mati “Sparkler" <2\ I// As Serviceable As L'or Friend Wife \ Ff They Are Beautiful DIAF.’OND RING ■UX J FHC m->rt thcuahtful gift you can give her—and ‘the most (hoimhtful inve'-tmm't vo" 'an make. rs Bft O ii,X' $20.00 "’5500.00 L t* f “Wk. v •>!; i . .., t L L. Means just that much money when you need it. dit EVERY MEW STYI E AND FMRI FM RINGS SHAPE IN LADIES’ gn.a mountp? Wrist Watches ¥3 I _£ „ selection at surprising low 1 ' SURPRISE her Cnnstmas $7 50 t() $;5 oa J Vj? “morn” with one of our t menieces—this one has a hand A engraved White r A REMEMBER J ° t /X Go!d case— -r|,. Week Offers ~/•« . I rs Let Christmas mornt $15.00 ‘ A Chome U o U f a ha a p pm« . h ' m rea ' A < I > i THIS GOOD 2K <L w — Ivory JN ("’t I'ftilei ELGIN 1/ f A Gift of Thoughful Choosing lUIIVL Rnv«’ iV-iioh !l Y—s —the more thoughtful your Sets I WAI 21 choice the mere your gft is Is jeweled and ad- IW \»1 j 1 Xj appreciated! Beautifully toned i Msted ,or Perfect |Bh t ] *\l ißf in color -- heavy t mekeeping and IF. / 1 AJ A LAIAISCA PEARLS Jnt j serviceable y' ars of service — 1» ft /X 1 'C pieces — new in < very cuue design in 1N1I»|I Z VJe are showing a wonderful g.. lan o thin models. 'CSf JTI collection of these inde- A. 4 structible pearls—they’re the Sit) 00 ' Z ft I closest reproduction of the d* 1 Q UfQ/l i * *1 I •> genuine we’ve ever seen. <’P laz >o | Makes a Big Differ-. ■* i f I ence with Santa — • — c,auo ’ It JFWLLRY sroaf M ()PEN EVENINGg BRUNSWICK PHONOGRAPHS and RECORDS

DEMOCRAT WANT ADS GET RESULTS I FOR SALE 80-acre farm two miles east of Monroe, Ind. One business block, centrally located, Decatur, Ind. Suttles-Edward Company, i A. I). Suttles, Manager