Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 90, Decatur, Adams County, 15 April 1925 — Page 5

junior Gans. .mtuTaon of Mr. and . , n 0 Oa«a, of Huntington, la a J r , S Jf< of hls grandparent*. Mr. and g '" r Gas* and family, of Adams Mrs. K r. street Mrs Henry Miller mid children, of \Kren, Ohio, are the guests of Mr. ‘ n ,l Mrs. Aha Nichole. I f Byer, of Indianapolis, was a caller In the city this morn’"iiarney Kalvcr will go to Fort Wayne this afternoon to attend ( . hll ' rch service and will return tomorrow. H Loalte, of St. Mary's township, wus in the city i-h morning looking after business interests. |.; f. Miller, of cast of the city, U as a business visitor here this morning. j g. Niblick motored to Indianapolis yesterday returning this morning. p. A. Macklin, Amos Stoneburner, j S. Peterson and .1. H. Heller returned from a ImsinesaUrlp to Indianapolis last evening. Ijcslie Andrews, of hi<U inapolis, is here to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Merriman at Monroe. Dick Bttrdg has returned from a business trip to Chicago where ho was buying material. H. Jt. Daniel left this afternoon for New York City. He came here last Friday to attend the funeral -of his sister, Mrs. C. C. Schafer. Letters for the following persons are advertised as ‘unelained mail’ by the local postmaster, Harry Fritsinger. Miss Margaret Fray. Mrs. Clara Daniels, Miss Nedra Abbott, J. C. Cox Menno Roth, Mr. Charley Man. Mrs. B. Erem. It's alius been said that th' feller wiili good health has got ever'thing but we sometimes think that th' fed. r that's too sick to work an' V> well fer th' hospital has got th' world by the tail. Gasoline an' sportin' blood won't mix. Abe Martin, Indpls News. Miss Helen Meyer, teacher of the second grade at the Central School, bus resumed her duties after several days illness. Miss J’eggy Greene, of Jackson. Miss who has been visiting Miss Helen Dugan, left today for New York. Mrs. Gus Werling and Mrs. Amanda .laebker. of Preble, were shoppers here this morning Miss Bertha Voglewede spent the afternoon in Fort Wayne visiting with friends. Lawrence Morgan, of Monroe, was a business visitor here this afternoon. Willis Leigh, of Portland, caked on business friends here today. C. D. I>'Wton, who has been a patient at the local hospital for the past several days, was reported much better today. Mr. Ix-wton underwent a serious operation April 13* The first eighth grade examination for entrance to high school will be held next Saturday throughout the county. The examination does not apply to the pupils in Decatur and the towns of the county. Those who are unsuccessful in making a passing M '*'**r*B:a (nation next Saturday will have another chance next month. Flossie O. Dudgeon, of Blue Creek township, was taken to Richmond today by Deputy Sheriff D. M. Hower where she was admitted to East Haven.

INQUEST INTO GIRL’S DEATH IS HELI) TODAY (Continued from Page One) by Stephenson, chiefly by bis teeth Sb" <{i<|n't know whether she had been criminally attacked, she said. “She screamed but no one in the car heard her outcries above the noise el the train. '"Miss Oberhollzcr told nie she was forced to occupy the same room wit I) Stephenson in the hotel at Hammond. When he went to sleep she told me sb's got up and took a revolver from a holster intending to kill him. She told mo the thought of her family came to her and she decided io kill herself instead. Walking to it mirror she was holding a revolver to her temple wijen she heard a man "ouing to the room and dropped the v. impon. "Uy a ruse she got away from ! d''ldiemioii in the hotel, got the pole "n and drank it,” the doctor said she told him. •Stephenson and his aides in the alleged kidnapping were thrown into a panic when they learned of her ■"lion and loaded her into a car and viartod in Indianapolis immediately without catling a doctor io attend her, it w a ., said. o . (iary. — The city court here took In »1,354 during the week which eml ed February 14. or more than during aay previous week for over a year.

CLUB CALENDAR Wednesday Christian Endeavor Society of the Reformed Church —Church 7 p.m. Ladles' Aid Society of the Reformed Church —Church social room, 1 p.m. Tri D Club — Miss Bitty Butler, 7:30 p.m. Catholic Ijadiea’ Social Club Dance and Card Party—K of C. Hall. 7:30 p.m. Invitational Dance—l. O. O. F. Hall, 8:45 p.m. Shakespeare Club —Mrs. J. C. Patterson Thursday Loyal Workers Class of E. V. Church—Mrs. Fred Linn. 7:30 p.m. Zion Reformed Choir Meeting— Church, 7 p.m. Zion Reformed Canvass Committee —Church, 7:30 p.m. Zion Lutheran Ladies' Aid SocietySchoolhouse. 3:30 p. m. Baptist Woman’s Society— Church 2 p.m. So Cha Rea—Mrs. Frank Crist. Loyal Daughters of E. V. Church —Mrs. Iva Teeplc. Friday Young Matrons' Club Mrs. Albert Miller. Pocahontas Social Hour — Red Men Hall, 8:15 p.m. Philathae Class of the Baptist Church Church. 7:30 p.m. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of M. E. Church—Mrs. E. W Johnson. 2:30 p.m. 1). Y. B. Class of U. B. Cbufch— Mrs. Frank Fisher. Saturday U. 11. Indies' Aid society Cake Sale - Liechtle Meat Market, and Peoples Loan &. Trust Company. Two-cent super, at Christian church, 5 to 7 p m. T uesday Psi lota Xi—Mrs H. H Lammiman. 8 p.m. McVICKER-AUSM AN Miss Bessie F. Ausntnn and Mr. Vent McVicker were married nt 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in the office of A. C. Butcher, jutsice of the peace, Mr. Butcher receiving the vows. Witnesses were George Kline and M R. Elzey. Mr. McVicker is employ ed as a cook in a restaurant in Fort Wayne, lie is a son of Moser M< Vicker. Mrs. McVicker is a daiigh ter of Francis M. Ausman. of Adame county. The young couple will reside in Fort Wayne. Historical Club Closing The Historical Club closed its thirty-seventh year with an elaborate banquet and program at the Knights of Pythias' home in Third street last night. The hsubands of the members were guests and covers were laid for fifty-four. The small tables were tastefully arranged and decorated. Pink and white candlefi in crystal holders were placed on each table. Dainty floral place cards and mil cups tilled with pink and white " r decoration Tht elaborate three-course dinner was nerved by the Pythian Sisters. Grace was said by Mr. Wilson Lee preceding the dinner. Mrs. .1. R. Blair had charge of the program which was given in the assembly room following the dinner. Mrs. C. C. Langston played a piano solo; Mrs. Blair read ‘‘Prince Arthur." from Shakespeare, “Not Understood," and was accompanied by Mrs. Noble in a pianologue, speak Up. ike. and 'Sprcss Yo'Self." The program was com hided with a piano solo by Mrs. C. Noble. The committee in charge of the banquet included Mrs. Wilson Lee, Mrs S. E. Hile Mrs. John Shaffer. Mrs. M. E. Hower. Mrs. Leota Beery, Mrs. Eugene Runyon, Mrs. b’red Handier. Mrs. C. Langston and Mrs. Owen Davis. The present officers of the club are Mrs. Agnes Devon president; Mrs. Mary Ahr, vice-president; and Mrs. Fannie Fristoc, secretary and treasurer. GRAND OPENING EDGEWATER PARK, Celina, Ohio Thursday, April 16, 1925 Dancing l<» Heinie’s Royal Orchestra. New Promenade and Hoard Walk. Boating, Bathing. Fishing, Cottages. Dancing every Thursday and Sunday T-W Eczema I AN BE CURED So can the various skin and scalp diseases ft afflicted try a box of B. B. Ointment When used according to instructions ft will cure most skin or scalf diseases. no matter from what cause it originated or of how Jong standing. Sold by all druggists. Don’t wait Get a box today.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, WEDNESDAY. APRIL 15, 1925

Pastor Entertains Class The fourteen members of the confirmation class of the Zion Reformed church spent a very enjcyabl* time j together with their parents in the basement of the church last night, being entertained by the pastor and wife of the church.. The first pprt of the evening was spent in a social way, playing games in which o'ld and young took a lively part. The spider web contest, doughnut eating contest and egg hunt produced much merriment. The pastor gave a short address on "Ties that Bind.” After the close of the program the guests were seated at tables neatly decorated in Easter effect and partook of a fine luncheon consisting of cake, ice ■ream and coffee. \ The Young Matrons’ Club will meet witli Mrs. Albert Miller Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. A good program has been arranged for the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. William Noll, of ®fist of the city, had as their guests at dinner Easter Sunday, Miss Frieda Owens, Miss Helen Noll, Rowland Fowler, John Hindenlang, of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krick and son Jimmie, Mr. and Mrs. Curl Miller. Mr. ami Mrs. Jake Wagner and son. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Barkley and family, Gleimys, Chslmcr, laicile, Verylin and Billy; Andrew Fuelling and daughters. Luella and Adelia, Gerald Noll, Robert Anderson, fjiwrence Noll, Paul Conrad, Floyd and John Andrews, Martini Ruth, Genieve and Vivian Noil, and Lloyd Gibson. Mrs. John Kelly entertained a numl> r of friends ami relatives at dinner Sunday in honor of the sixty-eighth birthday anniversary of Mr. Kelly. A large birthday cake and Easter flow ers were used as (aide decorations. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rigins anil son. ("ai'cnce, of Van Wert. Ohio; Miss Ella Kelly. Don Kelly, of Covnoy. Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Brown and son. William of Fort Wayne: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bentz and children, Virginia. Mary, Delores and Herbert; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Robinson and children, Dorff thy and Evelyn; Mr. ami Mrs. Arthur Kelly, and daughter, Helen; Ed Keth and Robert Chronister.

The eighteenth annual convention of the Eighth District of the Indiana .-’oderation of t’iubs will be held at the First Reformed Church al Blufftou, Wednesday, April 22, Several ladies from this city arg qdauuing Io attend. Mrs. Cora Downs, county chairman Mrs. John Peterson, member of the resolution committee; Mrs. Faye Smith-Knapp, of the Merit Flag committee, and Mrs. Jessie Deam, of the credential committee bf this city, are members of district committees. A complete program of the convention wi:i be published soon. An important meeting of the Zion Reformed Church choir will be held Thursday evening at tahc church at seven o’clock. The presence of every member is urged. The I’hilalbac Class of the Bapti..l Church wil meet in the Sunday school •oom Friday evening, at 7:30 o'clock T7 m'*uu7 l .. The canvass committee of the Zion Reformed Church will meet at the church Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The presence of every member is urged. All members and families and (friend,s of flic Pocahontas lodge are invited to the Social Ifour. which will follow the regular lodge session Friday evening al B;JS o'clock. The first card part? ami dance sin, <• the close of Hie Lenten season «ill be given by the Catholic ladies' Social Chib tonight at tile Kuiglils of Co'umbus Hall at 7:30 o'clock. Bridge Five Hundred and Rhum will be played after which music will be furnished for dancing. Frank Gass'

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famous hot beef and hot pork sandwiches will be served. The Loyal Worker’s Class of the Evangelical Church will meet Thursday evening at the homo of Mrs. Fred Liun. A good cttendance is desired. The regular meeting of the Psi lota Xi Sorority will be held Tuesday evening at eight o’clock at the home of Mra. H. H Luinmlnmn. A cake sale will be held by the members of the Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church Saturday at the Liechtle Meat Market und The Peoples Izian and Trust Company. Anyone wishtug to place an order may call Mrs. B. F. Dotson, Mrs, John Hill or Mrs. B. C- Hoagland. ' o DEFENSE OPENS ITS FIGHT IN TYPHOID CASE Continued from* Page one sTnce'~t Im disposition of several more similar cases depend upon the outcome of this trial. There has never been a case exactly like this one tried in Indiana, and that fact makes the present trial more important. 0 Flood Waters In Michigan Cause SIOO,OOO Damage Ypsillanti, Mich., April 15—(United Press) —Flood waters that swept through the Edison dam near here Tuesday, down the banks of the Huron river into Lake Erie, did damage estimated at between 150.000 and SIOII.OOO, officials said today. Engineers stated that the washout was caused by water seeping its way through a strata of sand underlying the dam. About 100 feet of rocks ind earth in the center of the strue tore was washed away when the foundation had Ueen (weakened .’by lie sand slipping. No one in the path of the flood was ■eported as being hurt. Only one small bouse swept away although many loose farm utensils were carried off and several homes were flooded.

Widow Os John F. Dodge Is Engaged To Marry Detroit, Mich., April 15—(United ’ress) —Mrs. John F. Dodge, widow >f one of the founders of Dodge Brothers, inc,, admitted today that she is engaged to manty Alfred G. Wilson, a local lumber'dealer. Mrs. Dodge said she had hoped to withhold the information of the engagement until it had been formally announced some time this week. A definite date had not been set, she added. Mr. Wilson and his brother control the Wilson Lumber company. He was born in Lawrenceburg, Ind., in 1883. hut spenl (lie major part of his life THETONICTOTAKE IN THE SPRING i Many so called stimulants. They / A fall to reach or V ' remedy the real 1 cause which makes V j you run down or ' out. of sorts. * The safe tonic is a food medi-fcA \ cine ami the greatesl body builder is FATHER JOHNS MEDICINE wbc c pure food elements arc easib taken up by a weakened and run down system. This old prescription 1 lontains the greatest of Tomi modi ' cines which doctors havo prescribed flm years for their patients. It is . guaranteed free from drugs alcohol or any other kind of stimulants. It builds up the body, enriches the ' blood. It is a builder and not a ' bracer.

in Wisconsin, where his lumber Interests arc. He is a graduate from Beloit college in rhe class of 1906, Russo-Japanese Treaty Is Ratified In Peking Peking, April 15 (United Press) — Formal papers of tiio ratification of tho new Russo-Japanese treaty. were exchanged here today by the soviet embassy and the Japanese legation. o ——— Columbia City Miss Helen Grayson and Miss Elvu Bridentball, both 15, ran away from Chicago recently equipped with SSO, a pair of dice and a supply of cigarettes were taken back home by their mothers. Going Fishin’?—Tinie’s here. Good poles, stout lines, reels and everything. li. Knapp & Son. W&S

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Bloomington ■— Policeman here wore full of vim and vigor. Every member of the force has a new uniform. Bloomington— Bloomington is to have a new traffic code containing a revision of the old laws and elimination of law* that are obsolete.

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