Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 31, Decatur, Adams County, 5 February 1927 — Page 5

Church AnnouncGiPGnts

The < iwrnl '" < X' ?h something- »t < IJ 41 “morning hour. In the jtiwF 4 ** , the subject of the worship l' 111 ' ~j JU || ie Bread of will be" the last in the Ufe '" ft he crest 1 AM’S of Jesus. v4U be observed 10 P'““" lnK an ’ i ** which will be u= other T' « any heretofore. They Ijteres'lug Mrs. Roy Marsh, ■ M eet»t« xodo<:t - •„.. ..entice at 7 o'clock. Y r will have part tbe Suiishine ■ lllustrate 9 work they are having . aim sins for us. l |lls 'ST au fcterestog Hour. The Serf of <»e evening message will m "Sons of God. . »day evening the mid-week ' „„ r and l’ raisP Bt ”' lce at . K Wednesday evening hour is al- ’’ a joy to the splendid number ' who attend. This church still maintop a real prayer meeting. Those do appreciate the privilege of prayer are invited to attend. Tlie sunshine B. Y. ?• V. meeting the public school hour i yriday. , ~ Monday evening the Community , Training school at 7:15 at the Central s shool Wilding. There still is time ! to enroll for this semester. 0. E. MILLER, Pastor t — ——o —- —— Zion Reformed Church , Cotner Third and .Jackson Streets A. R. Fledderjohann, Pastor i A fine interest and a good attend--1 m in all the -< rvices last Sunday. We are looking for you again on Sun- , day. The Bible school will open its [ ierottal period a' 9:15. The orttatm will begin to play at 9 o'clock, disorganization is proving to be un use to our school. The members ger during the week with Mr. Cafaro «S1 are being trained for definite seriate and nsefalness. If you are not ins::? school we invite you. I'jJtoming worship services at 10:30 ejiivk with a message on the sßb"When and Where is God Most >te«W?" The time you spend in the lord's House is doubly repaid. F’.The senior and junior C. E. soci•to will meet at 6:15. These meet- | iW' are profitable. There were 47 presmt last Sunday night and 54 the ■ Wrk before. iy At 7 o’clock the junior C. E. organton will demons' rate a part of their work. A dramatization, entitled. The Childhood of Moses” will be : then, besides a number of other in- : toting renditions. Parents ape ■'•Wally Urged to see the juniors ' torn:. An offering will be lifted ■ f» the building fund. , f > Junior choir will meet tonight 81 i o clock and th. senior choir at 8 o'clock. A cordial inviuii j s extended to ; all at our services. i_ o--St. Mary’s Church E“* Mi,ss 7:30 I 9:4 - i flitistiati Doctrin. ; 2:00 Payer Hour and '■ ,-diction .. 2:30 - —— Lt Presbyterian Church EfStiiniiy school at 9:30 KtefUiar preafj;i 1? ervices at 10:30 if : ***** 'l' ' iel!, l flarry ' FeruB* ot Clnctanati > n charge. /''iistiau Elide;,V at C o’clock p. m. ! M Mbs Betty Ala( . klln i;i cflarge |freac!iing at 7 o'clock. L ~ ~~ ' Angelical Church ■'« l.ilile Seim .i win lnf;et at #;ls , tSUfllyof the Bible. The nwrnk ®«'P period follows al 10:15. >aii?n^ bell ' Eva,lKeli3t > wHI to/.’ lneml,, ' lM aiyl friends of e'' : lnvilwl t 0 bring their IHr ci, , " I ,' 1 i:i :i !’ ot 'luck dinner at KJ“ also *° with us. Mr i” , t!w,e " ’>l be a service when ' Ji'S WUI aSain prcacl ‘ °« 'be Ur J..,."' , ne fielding an,k invites K t K’’ ‘be le ader. IMr luea( ’bing services at will agai?! preach. P lfi 'it!" i„ '’ lS lla ' e bi't’/t of great. 'J' a "' v; wu b'vße the public they d ° |.* 3 ' , i<rs "* 1 lowll ehnrch “X s r hi " rh " ; “ ®. Smith, Minister. ’? Mc S’hool „,.... U ' l- ( ’‘ "« v lfe , v t - record for this month. h^rL- r,, . ab °" t th ® Work and ' Shout tnmOt T°" I« W:3O . Btlcl K-.

set mon by the pnator. The Htily OummiiHlon will be observed at the close of the Sunday school hour hotnorrow. Tht\ Sunday school offering tomorrow goes to th* beiiovoleiiA* of the church. Christian Endeavor at 6 o'clock. Evening worship ut 7 o’clock. Sermon by the pustor. We urge and invite all to worship with us. We will organize a Stall Winners group for some special definite woyk. Monday evening the official board will meet. Tuesday evening and each evening following this group will meet at the church from 7:15 to 8:15 for some special work. Every teacher should be present and as many others that desire to see others saved. Remember the Cominuniyn service tomorrow. -— . ... Zion Ev. Lutheran Church Paul W. Schultz, pastor German service, 8:30 a.m. English service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. — ■ - o ' Methodist Episcopal Church Somerville Light. Pastor. We have come to the Last Day of the Evangelistic campaign. The last services of the Revival meeting should be attended by every body who can jxissibly do so. It is hoped that a climax which will make glad all hearts will be reached. A number of people have accepted Christ as their personal Saviour. Many members of the church have had their Christian experiences greatly enriched. A number of young people have come forward and pledged ■ themselves to- Christian activity as a life work, if God should cull. A goodly ■ number' are ready to unftie with the i church. Let us all do our best to add to that number by personal efforts for i definite results in the services of to- ■ morrow. 1 Come yourself and try to bring body with you. s,'cw members will be received both morning and evening. All who desire ' to unite with the church should make a special effort to be in the morning meeting at 10:30. Dr. Taylor will bring the last messages of the campaign. Morning tonic: —“The Britle of fhrist.” This service will open at 10:30. Evening topic —“The Last Chance. ' The hour. 7 o'clock. The auditorium should be packed for these services. Sunday School at 9:30. At least 100 in attendance. Junior Epworth I-xtague. 2 p. m. Senior Epworth L’eague meeting at 6 p. nt. This friendly church invites you to these services and realy wants you to accept the invitation. ——— o Christian Church Harry W. Thompson Pa-tor Olen Baker, Bible school Supt Bilile school open..- at 9:30 a. m. Cdmmunion and sermon at 10.30. Tt the morning service the pastowill discuss a subject that has a larger bearing on salvation than perhaps any other subject in tl:e Bible. If vou are a Christian, come! If you have a friend you would like to see saw* ', see that he or she is there. The ‘Sr. Christian Endeavor will meet at 6:15 p. nt. This fine roganization of young people was orgamtctl last Sunday evening with a membership of 25. The following elected to serve for .six mouths; Jo. Anderson, President, Gertrude Teems, vice-president, Isobel Cloftd Secrreta' v Florence Anderson Treasurer, and Bub Freisinger, Corresponding secreturv The evening service w\ll begin at 7:15 p. m. You are cordially incited Io attend the :-:ervicei <:f the Christian Church. o “CANN” BILL TO BE INTRODUCED IN HOUSE SOON (OONTIN van FROM PACB OKBi blamed for the failure of the old age pension measure. The. bill received 22 favorable votes and seventeen op-r-osing. lacking four of the needed majority. — —o i ritzinger Funeral To Be At Residence On Monday Funeral services for Erastus Fritzinger, prominent Decatur citizen whoj was fatally injured Friday morning when a Chicago ami Erie freight train , struck his automobile at the Tenth, street crossing, will bo held at the residence. 216 North Fourth street, al l 10 o'clock Momffiy morning, with the Rev. 11. W. Thompson, pastor .of the I Christian churcli. offi< dating. Burial t will be made in the Decatur cemetery. •

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1927.

SOCIETY : CLUB CALENDER i ■ Saturday Social and Dance for members and ' guests—Red Men Hall. 8:15 p. m. Moose Ixigioualre Bake Sale — White Meat Market. U. B. Ladies' Aid Society Cafertiu Supper—Church 5 to 1 p. m. Monday Research Club—Mrs. c. E. 8e11..' Knights ot Columbus. 8 p. m. Woman’s Club —High School Audlj torium, 7:45 p. m. Tuesday Pythian Needle Club—K. ot P. home 2 p. m. Caper Diem Club—Mrs. Dee Fryback. Tri Kappa—Mrs. Dan Tyndall, 6 p. m. Pocahontas Invitational Valentine Dance—Red Men Hall, 8:15. W. T. C. U. — Library, 2:30 p. m. Wednesday Bona Fide Club—Mrs. Frank Crist. 2 p. m. Catholic Ladies’ Oyster Supper. Card Party and Dunce — Catholic icbool building. Shakespeare Club —Mrs. A. D. Suttles. Historical Club—Mrs. John Scliugt Thursday Maude Muller Club—Red Men Hall, 7:30 p. m. Ladies Aid Mt. Pleasant Church — Mrs. David Cook. 2 o'clock. The Baptist Brotherhood held an interesting meeting at the home of Sam Shamp Friday evening. Ten minute talks'on boyhood days were given by ten members. Rev. O. E. Miller alio gave an interesting talk. Mrs. thamp was a-sisted by Mesdamcs Sam Hite, Brice Butler, Hilyard ami llarve Schroll in serving a delicious lunch. The Willing Workers Class of the Bobo United Brethren church met, ■cently, with Mrs. Milton Chronister \ program was given after which ofwicersv were elected. Mrs. Milton Chronister was made president, Mrs. Lavina Heath, vice president; secretary. Miss Marie Hilton: treasurer, Bertha Heath; Miss Margaret Ward and Mrs. Milton Chronister, choristers secretary and treasurer of Birthday funds, Mrs. J L. Chronister. The treasurer gave a report of 1119 on hand and a collection cf $.49 f/r the evening. At the close of the business meeting the hostess served delectable ref.e.shments. The next meeting will lie hid with Mrs. Lavina Hath. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Willard 'lower, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Geier, and daughter, Madeline. Mrs. J. L. Chronister, Mrs. Levi Shaffer Mrs. Mary Sht’.ffer, Mr. and Mrs. William Hilpert. Sarah Beet, Mrs. Mayme Jones, Miss Estella Waiters, Mrs. Susie Bowen, and son. Kermit, Miss Beulah Yerkey Mrs. Fred Hilton and daughter, Marie i is and Hazel, Marshall Hilpert. Mrs [Margaret Ward, Charles Ward, Mrs. Harvey Waltke and son, John, Mrs. Slint Death and children. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Chronister and children, Dollie, Margaret, Kenneth, and .Miss Jean Freeland. Mrs. C. E. Bell will be hostess to the Research Club Monday afternoon A good atendance of the members is urged. s The regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held Monday evening at eight o'clock. All members aie urged to attend. The TH Z Club met with Miss Josephine Arehbcld Wednesday evening. The Misses Harriet Wallace and Betty Macklin 'were initiated. Plans were made for a Valentine party and treasure. hunt. Election of officers was held making Helen Schroll. president Geraldine Hower, vice president, Isabelle Hower, secretary, and Josephine Archbold, treasurer. The hostess served delightful refreshments at the close of the meeting. The Caper Deim Club will meet Tuesday evening at 7:3’1 o'clock with Mrs. Dee Fryback. A good attendance Is urged. The regular meeting of the Pythian Needle Club will be held Tuesday afteiH.M?n in the K. of P. home. The hostesses will be Mesdames i,lar<l Baumgartner, Lee Annen, Fred Ahr and Ed Ahr. The Catholic Ladies will hold an oyster supper, card party and dance lin the -auditorium of the Catholic school building next Wednesday evening. Following the supper, there 1 will be car|s, biUgo and glancing.' ' Mrs. Amelia Niblick Is chairman of 'the committee in charge of arrangeI ments. The public is cordially invited 'jo attend. ! The Kirkland Township W. C. T. V met last Wednesday afternoon for

their reghlar meeting. Several very j interesting topics were discussed. Mrs. S. U Cover gave a very Inter-, esting talk on the subject. “What I Consider the most detrimental physically, morally and mentally to the ' youth of today aud tomorrow." Mrs. ’ S. IX Henschen rend a paper on "Do 1 we need the public dance and tea 1 garden's to entertain ' the youth ot 1 America'.’"’ How are they a hind- 1 rance to the development of high standards of American citizenship?'' Dr. Dorothy Teal and Miss Nancy Gibbs, State health workers, whf: have made arrangements to hold Child Hygiene Classes in the township the next four Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock, were guests at the meeting and explained their work. A very interesting afternoon was enjoyed. The Bona Fide Club will inaet with Mrs. Frank, Crist Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock. _____ o ■“— \ iLoeate Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Keubler will go to Fort Wayne Sunday to be the guest of Mrs. Amelia Ruess and family. z Mrs. Charles Louts and daughter Nell, have returned to Fort Wayne, after attending the funeral of Joe Chronister. Glen Beavers, student, at Ohio State University, is spending the week-end here with his parents, Mr. anl Mrs. E. A. Beavers. He was accompanied here by Robert Sandrock, ot Elyria, Ohio, who is also a student at Ohio State. H. S. Chase, of notheast of Decatur, i is sure spring is on the way. Early this morning he found the first robin sitting on a limb of ope of his apple i trees and chirping like a good fel- ' low. Unless Rob has his spring overcoat lianiij, however, he may find himself a little uncomfortable before the ■ May flowers arrive. Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. Peterson, Mrs. W. H. Elberson, Mrs. F. M. Schir- ■ meyer and Mrs. D. B. Erwin were i among the Fort Wayne visitors t rl- . day. A number from here attended the , circus at the Shrine temple last eveI n Ing. 1 Miss Madge Hite will visit over the • week-end with Miss Zoa Miller at - Fort Wayne. I Ed Gallmeier. -f Preble towship. • was a caller at the Daily Democrat ■ office today, renewing his subscrip- ■ don for the paper another year. He . is one of the old and faithfhl supporters of the Democrat. 0 ./•■MBI'JW'' W V W ..M '!■£■."'.»■ | COURT HOOSE j Suit For Divorce Filed A suit for a divorce and alimony in the sum of $2,000 was filed in the circuit court today by Ella J< Nid linger vs. John D. Nidlinger, of Union township. The complaint, states that the couple were married Septeiubsr 26, 1925 and separated in August, 1926. The plaintiff charges that the defendant objected to her serving as executrix of the estate of her mother, the late Elizabeth Kern; that lie refused and neglected to put his earnings in a common fund with her earnings and to furnish half ot the household expenses, although they made such an agreement before they were married; that he had a public sale without consulting her and sold off practically all of their personal property; that lie often became angry and threw his vituals on the floor and once threw' a large pan of water over her; and that he once locked her cut of the house for several days. Attorneys J. W. Teople and D. b. Erwin ot Decatur, represent the plaintiff. Suit On Note Filed A suit on a note, in which judgment for $368.41) is demanded, was filed In the circuit court today by Didrlck S. Korporal against Churlottie Shimp. Sult For Partition A suit for partition of a 60-acre farm in Jefferson township was filed in the circuit court today by Elizabeth Quinlisk against Thomas Flaherty and others. HIGHWAY NOTICE Your attention is called io the fact that the roads in Ad--ams county are very soil as al result of the recent rains and j that the utmost care must be' taken to avoid a loss of thou-l sands of dollars. You are urg-| ed to comply strictly with the. laws as have been published, regulating the tonage that can be haulel under such circum- [ 'stances anM yau are hereby notified that it wil be necessary to arrest all who violate the law. Please take notice an<h save trouble for yourselves and the officers. C. E. MAGLEY. It County Highway Supi. • »

B. F. BURKETT, AGE 73, STRUCK WHILE WALKING ON ROAD (CONTINUKn FKOM PAGE ONE) Hceue. Neighbors had called an am- ( balance and Mr. Burkett was rusheil to Decatur. No hope, however, was extended by the attending physiciuna' for bin recovery. It was thought that he ha<l been injured internally, also. When the car struck Mr. Burkett. It threw him over the hood of the’ uutomoljlle and he dropped at the side of the road. When he was found,! he was lying in the middle ot the road, and apparently he had made an, effort to crawl on toward his home, or else he had been struck by a second car and had Ix*«n dragged into the middle of the road. B. F. Burkett was born in 1854. He lyred practically all his life in Adams county. He was united in marriage when a young man, his wife preceding bint in death many years ago. He ’was married a second time, about 35 years ago. He is survived by his widow, and the following children: The Rev. A. 1). Burkett, of Hobbs, Indiana, who Was at the bedside of his father when death came this morning; the Rev. H. R. Burkett, of Olney, Ill.; Mrs. Sam Yoder, cf Borne. One daughter, Mrs. Bessie Reynolds, preceded her father in death. The following grandchildren also survive: Mrs. Burton Barden, of Detroit, Mich; Laurel F. Reynolds, Detroit, and Justice D. Reynolds, of Philadelphia. Mr. Burkett, for many years bad been a farmer, and had always been active in his farm work. The last few years, he has been practically blind, due to a cataract on his eye, but he was always able to get around. He was a faithful church attendant, anti had been attending the revival meetings at Berne the last two weeks. When the neighbor who brought him home last night suggested taking him all the way home, he refused, saying that he was able to get to his house from the cross-roads alright. Funeral services have not yet been arranged. o Ministerial Association To Meet Monday Morning The Decatur Ministerial Association will meet for a regular monthly business session in Monday morning, at • !);JlO o’clock, in the Old Adams County Bank. 0 BEGIN HYGIENE MEETINGS SOON (covrnnat I‘iiovi pv«e one) Dee. tur. Tile meetings in this city will !>< I "!d n the l. : > a v it 2 o'clock FHiiay afternoons, beginning next t'riday and on each iiiuuy for four weeks. Mrs. Frank Breiner and Mrs. Tom Noll will hav t . charge of the Washington township meeting outside the city of Deiatur. The committee In Decatur is composed of Mrs. W. I Linn, chairman, Mrs. Leigh Bowen, Miss Sally Kern, Mrs. Paul Schultz, Mrs. Oscar Lank: nan. Mrs. A. -R. Fledderjohann. Mrs. Martn Worth-, njan, Mrs. Fred Smith, Mrs. S. I). Beavers. Mrs. Fred I.in, Mrs. ('. E. Hocker. Mrs. C.D. Lewton. Mrs. Frank Downs. Mrs. Lulu Swearingen, Mrs. 1 Minnie Daniels. Mrs. Noah Mangold. Mrs. C. V. Connell. Mrs. C. E. Bell.' Miss Emilie Crist, Mrs. Roy Mumma, and Mrs. Carrie Shttckley. The dates and locations for the other meetings in Adatns coun\y. together with the nnniQs of the chair-’ men in charge of each, are as follows: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Monday, 1.30 p. nt. French township, at Mrs, Martin Moeschberger's home. Chairman, Martin Moeschberger. Berne. R. li. No. 1. Feb. 8, 15. 22, March 1. Tuesday, 9:30 a. m. Blue Creek township at school building. Chairman. Mrs. H L. Sipe, Berne, R. R. No. :>. Tuesday, 2: On p. nt. —Union township at Kohr school building. Chairman, Mts. M. A. Clem. Moftrot vllle, R. R. No. 3. F ( sb. 9, 16. 23, March-2. Wednesday, 9:30 a.' m. -*■ Preble Always Ahead! Plwood. Ind —“After reading a ntirn- , bcr of testimonials from different people who have been benefiteel by using Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medlv*'L ical Discovery, I may also sav that I used V I it with benefit. I tried J ( I a good many tonics Jk / before being advised ; "CC ‘h* l ‘Golden Medical Discovery’ and 1 am glad to say VW I am s,lr P r * ac u vl at the residts. lt has hcl|>ed me beyond my expectations. I most heart ily recommend it to others as I am absolutely certain it will do for them _ what it. has done for me.” —Albert K Goslin, 1623 So. Ist St. Golden Medical Discovery increases the appetite, stimulates the digestion, enriches the blood. In liquid or tubists, at your dealer’s.

township at Preble school building. Chairman. Mrs. Ethel S. Orandstaff, Preble," Ind., Mr. uud Mrs. Muton Worliug, Preble, Ind. Wednesday, 1:30 p. tn. — Monroe township, at Monroe school building. Chairman, Mrs, E. W. Busche, Monroe, Ind. Feb. 10, 17, 24, March 3. Thursday, 9:30 tt. m. — Kirkland township at Kirkland high school building. Chairman — Mrs. Fred Brneht, Decatur, R. R. No. 2; Mrs. 8. L. Cover, Decatur, R. R. No. 2. Thursday, 1:30 p. m. — Root town-

SUNDAY AND MONDAY SUNDAY MATINEE AT 2 l». M. KuJ) 1 0. >.• ... I . .THOMAS MEIGHAN The Camdian % f A Drama of the Canadian wheal fields where a shift in the wind can mean fortune or failure. A tale of hope, of love of the fight againsknature, of a struggle between one man and one woman all in (he Land of Promise! ALSO—’‘BRING HOME THE TURKEY”—“Our Gang" Comedy. 15 c 35c TONIGHT—LEO MALONEY in ‘“THE LONG LOOP ON THE PECOS.” With the quickest two-gun draw on the Pecos, the bark of his l.Ts was the law! Also—“ The Three Glad Men' — with “Fat” Carr, “Kcwpie” Ross and “T’aMy” Alexander. 10c 20c -—2sc -Steffi ■' | THE CORT i SUNDAY AND MONDAY I MATINEE SUNDAY 2P. M. jr (iJis ' /-'■ -. !n t® I \ w'' " i ■' \ Ik. A * X iwKv' I P 'VA (wl i A V V V* £ | I THERE IS NO MATCH l nl Cast is It for (he kind of entertainheaded by I I men! these two gloom chasCHARLIE i (.[‘s supply! You've laughed Lj' fp MURRAY 1 ;i[ them individually now , r * and you can roar al lh< tn collee- 'b| bn) CHESTER lively! Twice the fun! Twice !fl kR CONKLIN \l (he cotn'edy! It's the movie !bni \ Al bargain of the year. I '■ 'JaMS | tfi “A Dippy Tar,” a clever-comedy scream. yR ■fi Admission 15c and 35c LE TONIGHT—“THE WAR HORSE.” a Western drama i ! ”t g with RUCK JONES. jg jhr Also—Good Comedv and International News. gl HR _2oc 25c ir

ahlp at Monmouth school building. Chairman. Mrs. Dale Moses, Decatur, Ind , R. R. No. 'l. Feb. 11, 18, 25. March 4 Friday, 9:30 a. m.—St. Marys township at Baptist church lit Pleasant Mills. Chairman, Mrs. Zula Holloway, Pleasant Slills, Ind., Mrs. Myrtle Daniels. Pleasant Mills, lud. Friday, 2:Oil p. tn. — Washington township at Decatur Library, (’hairman, Mrs. W. J. Linn, Decatur, Ind. ■ -o Mrs. Ada Martin made a business trip to Fort Wayne this afternoon.

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