Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 23, Number 296, Decatur, Adams County, 16 December 1925 — Page 7

1 CLUB CALENDER Wednesday pegre’* sta<t of * oof ' Fraction ‘ 10OF- H * n ’ 7:30 P- m ‘ ’’commercial Club ot H. S.—Box so- ' C lal Old Gym. 8V m . Reformed Ladies' Aid SocietyChurch. 2:30 P. hiAuction Bridge Club—Mrs. Paul ( Rriede. 8 P- 1U - Shakespeare Club —Mrs. C. E. Peterson Thursday Loyal Daughters Class ot Evangel!cal church— Mrs. Earl Fuhrman, 6:30 t). mbaptist Woman’s Society—Mrs. C. Moser, 2 P- “• j; V. Ladies’ Aid Society All Day Meeting—Church parlors, 10 a. m. Triangle Club of Christian Church' _Miss Josephine Anderson. Ever Ready Class ot M. E. Church Christmas party—Mrs. Owen Davis. Bachelor Maids —Mrs. Harry Frituinger, 6:30 p. m. Phoebe Bible Class—Church parlors, 7 p. m. Christian Ladies' Aid Society— Mrs. H. L. Merry. Woman’s Foreign Missionary Sodply of Methodist church —Mrs. John E. Nelson. Friday Pocahontas Chris,’mas Party —After Lodge. W. R- C.—Legion HallBen Hur Christmas Party and Pot Luck Supper—Ben Hur Hall. Saturday King's Heralds of M. E. ChurchPauline Hakey, 2 p. m. G E. of Reformed Church, Pastry Sale —Leichtlc Meat Market, 10 a.m. Tuesday Rebekah Lodge Christmas PartyLodge Rooms. The annual Christmas party of the Rebekah lodge will be held Tuesday' evening at the hall. A pot-luck sup-' per will be served and the attendance of all members is urged. The regular meeting of the Tri Kap-j pa sorority was held last evening at the liotne of Miss Rittii Frisinger. t plans were made tor the annual Christinas treat to the County* Infirmary, which will be distributed on Christmas daj. Plans were also made for the Christmas party, to be held at the home of Miss Mary Suttles, Tuesday. | December 29. The Christmas exchange will be held at that meeting. One hundred ami fifty invitations have been issued to friends for a Bridge party and dance to be given at the Masonic Hail. New Year's Eve. This will be one of the biggest social events of the holiday season. At the conclusion of the business. Miss Frisinger served dainty refreshments. IM*’ — The S. E. Hite home on Third street was artistically and beautifully decorated for the annual Christmas party of the Historical club last night. Twen-1 ty-two members were in attendance. A small lighted Christmas tree and red tapers in crystal holders furnished the table decorations. An elaborate banquet was served at six-thirty o'clock, after which the annual exchange of gifts was enjoyed. Contests and a clever program was given by the committee in charge. The committee included the officers, Mrs. Agnes DeVor, Mrs. Mary Ahr and Mrs. Kannie Fristoe. Others who helped on the committee were Mrs. Fred Hattvher, Mrs. Pauline Butler anti Mrs. Mario Ahr. The meetings of the chib will be Hi. continued during the Christmas holidays ahd will be resumed January 6, with the first meeting at. the home of Mrs. Agnea-Campbell. Mrs. Hala Lee will be the leader. Mrs. Dugan was hostess to her Bridge Club Tuesday afternoon. Mrs T. M. Reid, of Ft. Wayne. Mrs. Raby burkin, Mrs. Will ShrOck, Mrs. Dan Tyhdall. Mrs: Clayson Carroll. Mr., tl F Ehinger and Mrs. Will Bowers were guests besides the club mcm- ( hero After several rounds of Bridge, were enjoyed the hostess served a delicious lunch of pretty Christina': appointments. Tho King's Heralds ot the Methodist church will meet with Pauli"''. Ilakey at two o'clock Saturday ast p i boon. All members are urged to attend. the U. B. Ladies will have a mine'' 5 meat sale at the church. Thursday as ieinooh and evening. Those who at' fitting to have mince meat for Cirri. ■' will find their wants filled here tViti the spirit of Christmas providing a delightful background, tfie mem ber s of the So Cha Rea club were entertained in a most charming mantier at their annual Christmas part By Mrs. Charles Stlfokt lit'- eve "' ing. The home was beautifully dec-

p*U?S***| * play as many*of the mi *• 881 as possible, if you havt< 'he photos of uny of the class + + Please send them to Miss Me’ J + Crory, Mr. Worthman or M r ♦ Krick. who guarantee they win + * e returned in J * Ihe photos are to be used as + * one of the features at the re *1 ♦union on the 28tb. Help make+’ * lures y Se “ d ‘ ng iu pk: * orated for the affair. Holly mlB . lietoe suspended from the various chandeliers gave indication S Santa was not far away. After a delicious three-course dinner, which wa s served at small tables, by the hostess assisted hy her sister. Miss Frances Meyer, the guests were in|vited into the living room where the surprise feature ot the evening awaited them. Adorning one corner of the room was a minature thatched roof cottage, covered with icicles and snow, and Santa, himself, peering from one of the windows. Ribbons, in the season's colors, were attached Ito the gifts inside the cottage and .each girl in turn drew her gift from | the chimney. Two ot the members. I Miss Cecile Miller and Marie Murtaugh, who are spending the winter in Florida, were remembered in the exchange. Five Hundred was played and prizes tor high score were awarded to Mrs. Florence Bollinger, Mrs. Will O'Brien and Miss Florence Har1 r:s.

The Catholic Ladies of Columbia entertained last night at the Knights |of Columbus Hall, at a pot-luck supper and Christmas exchange. Five Hundred and Rhuin were played and prizes were won by Mrs. Andy Foos, Mrs. William Murtaugh, Miss Rose Steigmeyer and Miss Agnes Nesswald. The exchange gifts were distributed io the guests by Santa Claus. The ' hall was decorated in the season's I colors and a large lighted Christmas tree for the occasion. The I’hilatha# Class of the Baptist church will meet in the church parlor Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. A Christmas program has been arranged a nd the annual gift exchange will take place. Every member is urged to be there and enjoy the evening. — l o IL©(gsiD§> Elmer' Bentley got in a little muss last night; still Elmer's a pretty 'good feller, considerin’ he's never been paroled. Mrs. Em Moots has 'discarded black an’ is lookin fer a second husband, offerin' C remodel C suit right party. —Abe Martin, Indianapolis News. Miss Williams, of the Adams County Memorial hospital, spent the day in Fort Wayne visiting with friends. I Mr. and Mrs. T A. Gottschalk, of Berne, attended the Elk’s dedication ' yesterday. V. J. Borman, ot Huntington, was a business visitor here yesterday. He attended the Elik's banquet here last evening. The Rev. and Mrs. Charles linkham, of Union City, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. D Lewton yestcr-

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DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1925.

I da.' afternoon and evening- The < I Hnkhams were former residents of ' this city, R ev . Tlnltbam having had 1 of the Methodist- pastorate. > •Irs. James Fletcher and baby spent > he day in Port Wayne, visiting with t friends. Mrs. Theodore Thieme and daughter. ' Gertrude, were the guests of friends < and relatives at Fort Wayne today. ‘ J- E. Ulman and Mrs. Fred Etig- < meyer left today for Moline, 111., where < | they were called to be at the bedpale ot their mother, Mrs. Mathias 111 • | man, who is seriously ill., Mrs. Ulman i was a former resident ot thia city and j is well-known here. i Ziplier J Dnpies, of Muncie, was a , buainesa caller in the city this morn- < Ing, Dr. and Mrs. F. I. Patterson motor- . ed to Fort Wayne this afternoon to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller and son, Karl, and Mrs. Charles Miller. ' motored to Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon. Miss Helen Dugan will arrive home tomorrow night from Pittsfield. Massk, to spend a three week's Christmas vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan. F. E. France left yesterday for Bradentown, Fla, where he will spend several weeks looking after business interests. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Beery left today at noon for Los Angeles, California, where (hey will spend several months with Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Beery. They . were accompanied* by Mr. Marion Elzey, who will spend several months there with relatives. W. P. Shanahan, of Van Wert, Ohio was a business visitor here this morning.

Mrs. William Harting spent the afternoon in Fort Wayne with her sonin law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Herber. — oCLUB RECORD BOOKS GRADED (COVHN'IED FROM PAGE ONE) bered these figures are much lower than for the production of average torn in this community, since the yields were high ami it was observed according to the record books, that the cost of growing corn lowered the yield increased. Also, (he books were submitted by those boys having the high- ! est yields, several having lower yields : failing to submit books. ( it Is emphasized that the winners named above may not be the winners in the final sifmmary of the contest, since the record counts only 35 pty cent of the total grade. Yield is given ;t weight of 30 points, cost of producing the corn 15 points ami rank of 10-ear sample in the county corn show, 20 points. In grading the record book:

ElffittfiS:3ffttUlUlllilmmUlUitlmm ± |j| I lltll ItrrH tK ■- r— I J. Ilin ~ n ■■ —-er v :gfg Wi -<V9I I 1 That is just the GIFT for Mother! Os course she expects nothing for herself, but do you know of any one g who deserves more than Mother. S 1 ’ Let’s make her happy with 1 a New Gas Range. ff! t BUY NOW—PAY NEXT YEAR. « « “The Gas Co.” I . . . X

completeness, accuracy and neatnesslj were the main points considered. t County Agent Btischer Is now en-1 gaged In checking all the record books I in order to verify all records and do-' terhiine grades on cost of production.' This is sal dto entail considerable work, as errors are numerous and overcharges ami undercharges are not at all uncommon. It Is doubtful if a complete report can be made before ' next week. o 'South End Restaurant Building Is Sold Today Through tho terms of a real estate : deal completed today, Mrs. Catherine*' Schafer sold the Imlldlng occupied by I Ed Miller's South End restaurant, on Winchtesr street, to J. Henry Faurbte, of this city. Possession of the building will be given to Mr. Faurote on March 20, it was stated today. Mr. Faurote plans to remodel the building and will conduct a grocery store, lunch room and confectionery store. He hopes to have the building ready for occupancy by April 1. o Inheritance Tax Clause Comes Up For Discussion Washington, D. C„ Dec. 16- The tax bill debate, after smoothly sailing through tho normal and surtax provisions and repeal of the publicity clause, reached the controversial subject of the inheritance tax and the board of tax appeals today. Recommendations of the ways and means committee for a reduction in the inheritance levy from 40 to 20 per cent were scheduled to have bipartisan opposition, Representative Ramseyer, lowa, republican, handling the case for republican opponents. o Another dance at Masonic hall, Sat. night. G. E. Harmony Bovs. U I| * L USED FOR 50 YEARS ! By Thousands ofj People, Coast s Best Most • Pleasant r Medicine 1 Fm Ever Placed on the Market I Guaranteed to Satisfy f I SOLD BY ALL DEALERS j l (8,

Contributions To Near East Relief Are Due,' Contributions, eitner from uals or from churches and societies 1 for the Near East relief should be I 1 sedt to Thurman doltachallt, at Bernd. ' county chairman ot the Near East Relief committee, appointed by Governor Jackson. On Golden Rule Sun day, which was observed In this county nnd throughout the country on December 6, contributions towards the Near East Relief were tuknn and Mr. | Gottschalk stated that he would be glad to send these donations to state ' headquarters if they were forwarded to him.

OUR PRICE TAGS MAKE A SHORT BANKROLL FILL A LONG STOCKING NOW’S THE TIME TO BE CONVINCED! 1f A. CHRISTMAS Give Common DIA M 0 N1) Sense a (hance “ ECONOMY If you had something to sell, V who would get the best price—- ] the man with cash in hand, or Is never hard to understand if you the man who takes a long time / look around first and buy after V* pay? , .. liIWSK/ A Comparison is a sure, convincing Comparison always provides a ZJ ' * just and sensible way to judge ‘wt and we want you to be sure values—we say cash dollars go j and make it. Three special values farther and don’t let anybody j tell you different. ' 111 10? $25 SSO $75 . /. — [3 111 I Wc 1 " Li Unusual Values In Just hat Sister W ants Toiletware ' Famous $5.00 $50.00 „ "'l"',®"“ u - LaTausca Pear 's Sets of every kind and price VV HSt WatCD —amber, shell or pearl, gold 61* lET tPO.vv to decorated. Make "Friend .p 1D to tplvU The gift exquisite — perfectly Wife” happy this Christmas. pr p| . ecjge _ !| dep endable matched and graduated—lifeyears of satisfaction. Merry Christmas for One for Home Content the Table! q t'j av Rogers Heirloom Shows Good Gilt Sense Manfpl ( loci Table Silver ( ? e "± d l U no Elgin Wakh $14.00 n., “Pride points" are accuracy and ’ "’m dependability — worth talking ' about—price is less. qq Constructed to meet expected II demands for accuracy and deKnown for 50 years and guar_ 3 pendability. Gong stnkes hours - anteed to wear longer — *.o Mrtf & and half hours—hand rubbed pieces with gift tray pricedjfor mahogany finish case, big value. y . :====:. ' V __________ Pumphrey’s Jewelry Store _ l_— zr=r_r’----rT. ~ ' —■= " ' : "" " ' ~ I MUFFLERS of rare I I beauty the ideal gift 3 f for every man | s | If he hasn't a good looking muffler to his ♦♦ name—attach your name to one of these and— y ♦♦ SR presto—the gates of his appreciation will open > ♦♦ ft- as wide as his smile. The most unusual colorings ever developed. XT V E s 10 The warmth he needs plus the luxury jou i T** ■ ♦♦ want him to know you think he deserves. ['A I SI.M-J5.1K1 ** A- ♦♦ An array of Neckwear 3? capable of pleasing thousands! W Bath Ilobes House Shoes WJw-ymaflun ♦♦ Beautiful Shirts I ToluvT'Myou) Gd -• DECATUR • INDAANA”

Rm Tin Tin In “••low the Line’* «t the Adame Thursday and Friday night benefit Good Fellows fund. Its a great show, the boys and girls will a great show, the boys and girls will enjoy It. Be sure to attend, You will enjoy it and it will help. w-t PUBLIC SALE 2 p. m. Saturday, Dec. 19 of Household Goods: Rugs, Stoves, Tables, etc., over Baughman’s 5c & 10c store. Terms, cash. Dr. Ivan Ilaiflich Roy Johnson, auct. 16-18 ■■■ _?■ ———————

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