Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 24, Number 28, Decatur, Adams County, 2 February 1926 — Page 5

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CLUB CALENDER Tuesday .. .. Hass—Miss Vivian Burk. “”J M.W Club—Mr,. Hubert cl “ ll_Mr * Fr " l ' ’ .rate Hub. Mr.. Umc* K i r t »■'»•* c, “ ,, - Mrs ' ruinpbcW, " :: * 0 i* ,mr .... , v Pythian Needle Club—K. of P. H phn> class Os Baptist church - Goldie and Frelila Merrymau. 7:30. C L. of C.-K. of C. Hall. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Faithful Followers class of Mt. Taber Sunday School— All-day meeting with y rs william Johnson. Shakespeare Club-Mrs. Mixabeth Horrisoii. Pocahontas ladles —Hall, 2:00 p. m. to 4 P- m. Auction Bridge Club—Mrs. Hubert Schmitt. 8 p. m. Historical Club—Mrs. Della tar-t ,oil. 2:30 p.m. Thursday E V. Missionary Society—Church parlors, - p. m. j Ever Ready Class of M. E. Church | -Mrs. Frank Carroll, 7:30. Baptist Woman's Society—Mrs. C. ■ Hilyard, 2 p. m. 1 Antioch Missionary Society—Mrs. « Homer Ginter. ( Five Hundred Club—Mrs. Wiliam < Keller. 7:30 p m. t So Cha Tfcea Club—Mrs. Fred Fulleu- 1 kuiup. 6:50 i>- ni. « Maude Muller Degree of Pocahontas c —Pocahontas Hall, 7:30. t I Moose Legionaires — Moose Home, i l 7:30 p. m. . I Friday 1 W. It. C. —Legion Hall, 10 a m. Woman's Home Missionary Society ' of M. E. church —Mrs. Dalals, 7:30 p. m. | Tli eighty-seventh birthday atini- 1 | vernry of Mrs. Veronica Smith was pleasantly celebrated Sunday at her ' koni" on Third street, Baskets of i met peas and roses were used us a i ibr.il note in the decorations of the home. Two large birthday taUuyi and rose- added to the attractiveness of lie long table, which was laid with riite linens. A musical program was given during the dinner hour by MarQuette James, Virgene Smith and Miss Alma Schultz. Mrs. Smith received many beautiful remembrances from her friends. Covers were laid for Father Seiinetz and Father I’etcrs. Hr .and .Mrs. Floyd Smith and children, I'ascaline, Virgene, and Mar- • quette James, Miss Alma Schultz, Mr. Hersi h I’ratt, all of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lange, Cclina and -Maggie Smith, of this city. Many friends called at the home during the day. I Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Thelma Brown and Gotlieb Stauffer, which occurred lebruary lat Columbia City. Rev.j TMlscin, pastor of the United Brethren church of that city, received the v °" ' Louisa Meyer and Alois Masluimi were the only witnesses. Mr. Stauffer is employed at the Decatur tasting Company as assistant pattorn maker, ami is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stauffer, of Berne, j the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mri. Luther Brown, of this city. They ( '’ill reside at. 213 Oak street. i — .. ■ ir ' ' ln, l -Mrs, \V. If. Bunner entertaiiicil ; ,i dinner Sunday in honor of ’twelfth birthday anniversary of ‘heir daughter, Miss Deloras. Dur-' 108 llle afternoon, games and music T^ 1 ' ei| i°yed. The guests included .V' Murra y. Dollio Chronister. -nurray, Mary norence 11 Marjorie Cronister, Floriue , ri ' K '' Robert and .Himes Bunner, B ' ort Wa yne; Ethel and William Ullni '. 'losephine Ehresman, TliurJ J( ' bout - Hos_rt Pal war*, Mr. r :,; re ' K" Notts. Mrs.' Ed Laisure, 1 huiiii/r IjUUUCr ’ 1 * eo Banner, Aldiue 1 • , Margaret M.vlott entertained a... '".: ,nl,t ' rs <)f the Delta Theta Tan Fi/n" llSt n ‘ K,lt at her home on' v,. u ,' St " eti report of the conjp.i, ' ,f ln( huna Alpha district of 1 >,l; ‘ Tau w as given by Miss

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Mylot, who represented the local! chapter a.s business delegate. Miss| Charlotte Niblick attended as social j' delegate. The convention was held • • i at the Spencer Hotel, Saturday. The business session was held during the afternoon after which an informal dinner was served in the main diuing room ot' the hotel. The convention dance was held at the Masonic Temple. The delegates were entertained at a breakfast in the Marine Room at the Hotel Spencer Sunday morningOlive Huston, grand president of the sorority, presided at the breakfast. Huntihgton was awarded the ponant for having the largest representation. The chapters represented were Decatur, Marion. Laporte, Chesterton. Warsaw. Fort Wayne, Hontington, Wabash, Valparaiso. Mishawaka, Elkliaft, Michigan City, South Bend. The Baptist Woman's Society will meet Thursday afternoon at the lmrne of Mrs. C. Hilyard. Mrs. jC. E. Bell will have charge of the study program and all members are urged to be there promptly at 2 o'clock The Ever Ready Class of the Methodist Sunday school will meet Thursday night at 7:30 o’clock, at. the home of Mrs .Frank Carroll, on South First street. The annual 1 election of officers will be held and members arc asked to come prepared to pay their annual duqs. The Evangelical Missionary society will meet at the church parlors Thursday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, for their regular monthly business scs-; sion. All members arc urged to be present The Catholic Indies of Columbia will meet tonight at the K. of C. hall at 7:30-o'clock. All members are urged to be present. The Phoebe Bible Class will enjoy ■ their annual banquet Tuesday evening, I February !*, ut the church, instead of I February 23, as previously announced.! Covers will be laid for the members’ iof the class and their husbands . The regular meeting of (lie Moose . .Legionaires will be held Thursday' i night at the Moose home. The .attendance of every member is desired. I The Misses Goldie and Freida Mer- , ryman wji! be hostesses to the members of the l’bilo Bible Class of the {Baptist church tonight at 7:30 o'clock. ’ The Music Section of the Woman’s Club spent a delightful evening with ' Mrs. Jessie Bell as hosfess, in the 'study of Franz Shubcrt. The committee in charge had arranged an interest ng program on the study of the artist and his music. Sunday, January 31, being the birthday anniversary, i made the subject more • interesting. Miss Della Sellemeyer read a splendid : (paper on the composer, his life, and i his compositions. Sub-topics were I given by Mrs. Hazel Kiigclcr, Miss Florence Haney, Mrs. Ina Peterson land Mrs. Stella Coverdalu. Mrs. Carrie Haubold and Miss Angie Kirks played 'two piano duets, "Marche Militan," ( "Ballet music from Hosemond,” by Mrs. Cecile Moser saug “to |'Be Sung on the Water," and Mi-ss Mildred Akey played "Hark! Hark! The bark.” Mrs. Mae Haltbouse saug /‘Ave Maria, ” “By the Sea,” and Miss, Della Scllcwcyer sang "Who Is Syl’via?’’ and “Hedgeroses.” At the coni ' 1

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elusion of tbe program, the hostess served delightful refreshments of Valentine appointments. — - “—o JL^xenlk , i K stands for kimono, a flowered house 1 gown, Itli all right fer th’ home, but don’t ' wear it downtown. You kin fool part o’ th’ people all th’ time, an’ all o’ th’ people part o’ th’ time —but not on a nlekel cigar.— Abe Martin. Indianapolis News. The Misses Leah Colter and £loig( 1 Lcwton returned to Oxford, Ohio, yes terday after spending the week-end here with their parents. The girls are students at Western Colleg. J. B. MiHer, of southeast of the city, was a business visitor here this morning. Miss Bernice Holland, of Plymouth Indiana, who has been visiting the Rev. Cecil It. Smith and family in this city during the revival meetings re turned, to her home this morning. Christian Macy, student at Purdue University at Lafayette, is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and i Mrs. E. B. Macy. Dr. Ben Beavers made a professional business trip to Fort Wayne this afternoon. Clarence Spuller, Purduk University ptudent, is spending the between semester vacation with his parents, Mr and Mrs. Dallas Spuller, of east of the city. Miss Margaret Christen, of Purdue University at Lafayette, is enjoying a few days vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Christen, of north .of the city. James E. Nelson, of Lima, Ohio, is visiting his brother, Isaac Nelson, of tlds city. The latter has been in 11,1 health for several weeks. Miss Florence and True Sheets have returned to their home after spending Sunday in Fort Wayne as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sheets. Mr. and Mrs. 801 l Fritziuger and Miss Letitia Singleton spent yesterday in Fort Wayne with friends. John 'Feeple attended the Delta Theta Tau convention dance at Marion Saturday night and was the weekend guest of John Toeppcu. Miss Gertrude Thlcmc and Mr. Louis Dudeuhouffcr were the guests of Mr and Mrs. J. H. Railing at din- # ner Sunday evening. Mrs. Wayne Gaunt, of east of the city, was a shopper here this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sauer, of Markle, spent the week-end here with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Cole. Mr. and Mrs. Sauer left here Monday for Grand Rapids, Michigan, where they Will reside. One hundred and twenty-five members attended the regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus held last evening. A good program was held. The door prize of 320 was not awarded because the person who had his name drawn from the box was not present at the meeting. I 0 Marshall Held Without* Bail As Coroner Reports Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 2.—(United Press)—David L. Marshall, chiropractor, confessed slayer of Anna May Die'trich, today was held without bail to ’await the action of the grand jury. The coroner’s jury, after hearing witnesses, brought in a verdict of death, ‘ by compression of the throat.” District Attorney Charles Edwin Fox, who personally prosecuted the case, indicated he would tuke it immediately before the grand jury and submit evidence sufficient for the return of a first degree murder indictment. — 0 HOSPITAL NOTES Nick Miller, prominent, citizen of 'this city, was taken to the Adams County Memorial Hospital this mornling, suffering with pneumonia. Mr; I Miller bus been in ill health for the last several days, but it was not. thought to be of a serious nature until ihis morning. ) Wiley Austin, of thjs'ctty, underwent u minor operation at. the Adams Coun-ty-Memorial Hospital yesterday after, noon. He is reported to be getting along as well as could be expected. | — o January Gasoline Tax Collection Shows Gain Indianapolis. Hid., Fob. 2. — (United Press) An increase of nearly a quarter of a million dollars was shown today in totals for the gasoline tux colled ions In January over the same mouth a year ago. i Collections in Jauuary for gasoline] sold in December were $619,033 as compared with $370,705 a year ago. j I The increase is due to the extra cent added to the tax by tbe legiela- j ’tu>e last winter. f I

Earthquake Is Blamed For Fires Originating From Defective Flues Mount Vernon, Ind., Feb. 2. —(United Press) —The earthquake which shook Indiana last September today is being blamed for the large number of fires originating from defective flues in this city. Fire Chief Chris Wllderman believes that the shock, the most severe ; aver recorded in Indiana, damaged the flues -in the houses In this city and 1 tlia tflres have been the result. Fifteen fires, several of which total-] ly destroyed residences, have been r«- ! ported since the first of the year. This ■s a rcord number of this city. o ■ ■■■■■■■■■■■« ; COURT HOUSE Ji ■ ■■■■■ ■■■■■■■' _ j « Seek To Abate Nuisance |, The town of Geneva has filed a | sait in the circuit court against Reuben R. Bradford, seeking to have , i nuisance abatedj It is alleged in he complaint that the defendant has , constructed a board fence, four feet high, which protrudes out into Bradford street and has constructed a • board fence across an alley which -uns west front Railroad street and. north and parallel to Bradford street, 'nterferring with traffic in Bradford street and stopping traffic in the < tliey. Attorney D. B. Erwin, of Decatur, is counsel for the plaintiff. Friendly Suit Filed I A friendly suit for damages was i ilAl in the circuit court today by Virgil Affolder by his - next friend, i Charles Affolder, against the Gilliom 1 Lumber company and Amos Stauffer J The case_was' heard in court this morning and the court awarded judgment for the paintiff in the sum of $50.00. Arrested On Indictment Lloyd Bieberstine, of Wabash township. was arrested yesterday evening • ya an indictment charging him with issuing a forged check. The indictment \vas returned by the grand jury 'ast November. Bieberstine. was. Arraigned in court yesterday evening uid entered a plea of not guilty. He. was released on his own recognizance. I Set For Trial The case of tbe slate vs. Ervin LieelUy has been set tor trial on February F 5. Marriage Licenses Russel Gibson- track man, Hoagland, to Gladys Dague, Decatur. OPutman County Selects New Agricultural Agent — ! Grconeastle, Ind., Feb. 2.—(United Press) —Putnam county today has a county agricultural a'gent again, after nearly a year without the services of an agent. Robert Stephenson, of Brazil, a graduate of Purdue university, was selected for the post at a meeting of the township trustees yesterday. Hotel Owner Sentenced For Breaking Liquor Law Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 2. —(United Press) — Frank Buchanan, owner of the Liberty Beach Hotel, today was under sentence of thirty days in jail for violation of the liquor laws. Buchanan denied ownership of the 1 booze found in his hotel by dry raid- , ers. WHY WORRY IN ILL HEALTH WHEN YOU GET SERVICE LIKE THIS? To improve the chemioal process in the body for good health, take San Yak Pills. They strengthen the blood and body fluids, anticapth; to the stomach, intestines and bowels to a degree nearly odorlesV They prevent decomposition of animal awd vege table matier in the bowels that causes bloat and self-poisoning, and are years ahead of any other formula for the kidneys, high blood pressure, diabetes and rheumatism. Take to reduce bloating and wrinkled, flabby bowels. Sold at Smith, Yager & Falk Drug Store —Advt.

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Convicted Forger Is Named Heir To Millions In Chicago Man’s Will Chicago, Feb. 2— (United Press)— A convicted farmer will receive a $6,000,000 estate if a will on file here is admitted to probate. Edward (’. Rooster, now serving a live to fourteen year term in the state prison at Marquette, Michigan, filed a ne w and alleged authentc will which lie said was signed by Edwin li. Jennings, ntilionnires Chicagoan, four years before Jemilng’s death in 1922.1 ' A Chicago attorney represented Koe’.ster in filing the will. Joining's huge estate has been the object of court battles for four years. A will, filed soon after his death, which left most of ills fortune for educational purposes, was declared invalid and eight second cousins have 'been fighting to be declared legal heirs. Other friends of Jennings, have j attempted to oblaiu a share of the !estate. , In a petition accompanying the will, Koester said he was a nephew of Jennings and that the will be offered for probate was signed in a Chicago hotel, October 3, 1918. , i 0 Morristown Editor To Plead Self Defense Shelbyvllle, Ind., Feb. 2. — (United Press) —Seif defense will be plea of C. S. Mercer, Morristown editor, when he goes on trial here February 1 15, charged with manslaughter foR the I slaying of Richard Walters, gaiTTRc owner, it was indicated today. The shooting occurred In April, 1925, ' and Mercer lias since been free on bond. Man Charged With Sending Threats To President i j Rockford, 111., Feb. 2. — (United .Press) —Charged with sending threatening letters to President Coolidge anil other persons of national prominDare’s Mentha Pepsin Best for Stomach Money Back From Holthouse Drug | Co. If the First Bottle Doesn't Do j - You the World of Good. One tablespoouful of Dare's Mentha Pepsin relieves stonuM-li distress in just a few minutes. Gas. sourness, belching and heaviness quickly fade away.. But best of all it removes Hie caus (! of all your stomach ailments —makes it so strong and sturdy that you'll feel as if you hud a new stomach. And when this iiappens, as it will, those dizzy spells —those sleepless nights—that nervous feeling will be a thing of the past and you’ll bless j the day you started to take this great ' remedy. j It's a pleasant elixir—dieightful to Hie taste and is guaranteed by Holthouse Drug Co., and good druggists everywhere.

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