Decatur Democrat, Volume 52, Number 45, Decatur, Adams County, 11 November 1909 — Page 7

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Frank Braun celebrated fas twentieth birthday anniversary Sunday, The afternoon was spent tn music and social chat A. delicious dinner and supper was served. Those present were: Jacob, Mary, Rosa and Clara Heiman, Frances, Jerome and Claude Coffee, Raymond and Lawrence Braun, Agnes, Vincent and Raymond Coffee, Stella and Margaret Braun, Mr. and Mrs. George Braun. "The Dons,’ a male quartette composed of Messrs. Sherman Beery, Don Burke, Howard Wisehaupt and Bruce Patterson will give their iultlal entertainment, at the presbytertan church at 8 o’clock Friday eventag of this week. They will be ably assisted

by Miss Nora Del Smith, who will ! | give a number of readings. The en- 1 tertainment wilt be given under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor i societies of the Presbyterian and • United Brethren churches and the ] Epworth League of the Methodist church. Tickets are on sale and may < be purchased any time this week from ! those who have the matter in charge, 1 or at the door on Friday evening. The < boys have appeared upon several occasions and deserve the support of the i public. Come out and hear them, t Admission 15 cents. i — 1 Miss Effie Strickler, of Willshire, t and Miss Lillie Venls, of Hoagland, i were guests at a six o’clock dinner f

Artman. ',' ■ ’*■ ;/-/', '“* An Important meeting of the Lady Maccabees will be held this evening at the G. A. R. hall. All members will please be there. ” Mr. and Mrs. Frank Christen of Chicago were guests of honor at a dinner which Mrs. Herman Center gave Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Christen returned to their home last evening. The Historical Club will meet tomorrow evening with Mrs. Amos GilHg at her home on south First street. Mrs. S. P. Beavers will read the paper on “Religion of Alaska; Its Missions and Schools.” The G. W. C. Club will meet with Miss Nona Harting this week, and as usual, a pleasant time Is promised. The Catholic Benevolent Legion will hold a meeting at their hall tomorrow evening. All members are requested to be present as there Is business of Importance. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Baumgartner and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Lachot, Auditor Michaud and family and Miss Ruth Ernst formed a party which enjoyed the day and a turkey dinner Which was given by Mrs. H. 8. King of near Relffsburg. In the afternoon the party drove-to Poneto. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Colter entertained at twelve o’clock dinner yesSunday the members of the Colter and Beery families in honor of Mr. Martin Meery, Mrs. Henry Colter and little Jeanette Beery’s birthdays. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Colter, Mr. and Mrs. Ben S. Colter and son Donald, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Colter and daughters Bernice, Mary and Frances, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Be6ry and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beery and daughter Jeanette, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Beery, Sherman Beery, Freeman Beery, Mr. Joseph Shady of Tocsin, and Earl Colter. The. event was a happy one long to be remembered. ' / ' ' Mr. mid Mrs. W. A. Kuebler had as thefr guests over Sunday, Mrs. Tenßrock, of Grand Rapids, Mich, and the Archers and Hendersons from Fort Wayne. All members of the Pythian Sisters are requested to be present at a meeting this evening, as there is business of importance to come before the order, A company of relatives surprised Mrs. James Bain at her home Sunday morning. The day proved a very enjoyable one. During the day the family and guests spent the time in a quiet social way. At twelve o’clock they were served a delicious dinner. Those in the party were Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McFCeley and Children, Paid and Thelma, Mrs. Della McFeeley, Mr. and Mrs. Fred ffcFeeley and children Donald and Florence, all of Fort Waytie who returned on the last car. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus Huffman. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hener. entartained at twelve o’clock dinner vited guests being Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lakanau, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sellemeyer, JMtrs. Sophia Hobrock of this city, and" Mr. and Mrs. William Myers ot Jtort Wayne. Mtes Della Sellemeyer assisted in serving and a pleasant day was enjoyed by every one. : x .’ '*7 v ' . *»<fiii 1 —O-" 1 | OPERATION FOR APJ>teNDICITIB Rolla trozler. Is at the Lutheran Hospital at Fort Wayne. Rolla Crosier of Union township, Is at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne, where Wednesday he underwent an operation for appendicitis, Dr. Dueihling performing the operation. It was in every way a success and ft W thought that Mr. Crosier will rapidly recover. He Is twenty-three years old and for a year has been sick but now is expected to be as strong gs ever again. - —■■ ■■■■&' _ W. A. Hamrick went to Fort Wayne this morning on business. Mr. Ham'tick has been sick, but is now fully 1 recovered. 1 . I Mrs. Elisabeth Wagner went to Fort , Waye this morning where she will ; 'spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Edna Brown. Ode Fultenkamp and Tittle Meibers returned h6me last evening from Fort , /Wayne, after spending the day with ; Mrs. Dallas RllM. Mr. and Mrs. John Heiman and chfl- ( dren Adrain and Catherine, spent ( Sunday at Monroeville, with Mrs. , Heiman’s brother Dr. Lawrence Mayers. ■ Mrs. George Syphers met with a| ( misfortune last Saturday causing her to receive several broken ribs. She was walking on the street when her feet slipped from under her and in ] the fall she was Injured. The as- .1 sistance of a doctor was necessary but she is now slowly Improving. 1

| BURLEYS BUY AN OIL LEASE | Own Former Wells of the Peoples Union Company and Will Work It. J. T. Burley, better known as Tom, was here Monday from Wabash township and closed a deal whereby he and his son Earl became the owner of the leases owned and operated by the Peoples Union Oil company. They own a lease in Hartford township on Which there are nine wells all producing and it is believed it will net them a neat Income. Earl has been working at the business for some time and he will have charge of the work. •... ... .v, ;—o ;— IN MEMORIAM. ' Whereas, God tn his allwtee providence has seen fit to call from time Into eternity our esteemed sister, Mrs. Ellen Peoples, whereas, by. the hands of death a cloud of gloom has been cast over the community the church has lost an honored member the society a willing helper the daughter a devoted mother, therefore Resolved 1. That we as members of the Union Chapel UJ. B. Aid Society do keenly feel and deeply mourn the loss of our beloved sister and will submissively bow to the will of Him that doeth all things well. 2. That We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereft daughter and family, and pray the Father of mercies to comfort and sustain them. 3. That a copy of these resolutions be placed in Mto society minutes, a copy be handed the bereft daughter and a copy each be given the city dailies for publication. , \ Kate Wolfe, Florence Bauman, Ada Lower, committee. fe -X- OAFTER TWENTY-THREE YEARS’ ABSENCE. George Jaxon and his mother Mrs. I. J. Jaxon of Delnota, Colo., but formerly of this city, are In Decatur for a visit with relatives. Mr. Jaxon was Qrn right here in the city and raised in St. Marys township. Twenty-three years ago he and his mother left for Colorado to make that place their future home and this is their first visit here since they left Both he and his mother like the west very I much and are both doing fine. He Js' working in a silver mine and during his stay there has met with very good success. When he left here our main . street consisted of all frame build-1 ings, and but very few very old landmarks still standing. While hero they are making their -home with Mr. N. Mathewson, of Pleasant . Mills. They Will remain here for about a month and then return again to Colorado. " ; . -o Caleb BroWn, of Lafayette, transferred here enroute to Garret for a visit with friends. | Mrs. Bertha Shockey of Lima, Ohio, spent Sunday with Jesse A. Snartz and family on Route 8. A. R. Bell of the Smith & Bell Lumber Co., went to Athens, Ohio, this morning on business. Dan' Beery made a business trip to Berne this afternoon and came home on the evening train. C. A. Burg returned to his home at Berne after looking after some business during the day. Aug Puls made a business trip to Portland this afternoon for the Singer] Sewing Machine Co. | Ben Lange, who was the guest of his parents In the v etty ,over Sunday ’ returned to hfe work at Geneva today. Mrs. Floyd Brandyberry returned to her home at Forest, 0., after a visit with relatives of her nusband at Monroe. ry " •Dave Coffee left on the/ morning train for several parts In Ohio, where he will attehd to his picture business. Mr. Gorge Jaxon and his mother: Mrs. I. J. Jaxon, of Delnota, Colo J are in the city for a visit with rela-' tives. Harry Miller, who has been at Detroit for several weeks past, visiting with his sister, returned home last evening. The gang of pipe liners, eleven in all, went to Kankakee, Ind., where they will commece to lay pipe out o* that place. Chas. Frank, of Kingsland, changed oars here this morning on his way to Fort Wayne, where he will commence work as brakeman. . . ' : Mrs. A M. Schott of Fort Wayne and children Velma and Paul, returned to their home after a visit with Mrs. Bertha Sauer at Shumm. I Mrs. Lase Elite and children, Jim and Elnore, left this morning for Indianapolis, and will make a visit with her sister; Mrs. Marian Ellis. C. E. Strobe left this morning for Plainwell, Mich., wbere he will do some plumbing and install a heating plant in a railroad station there. | Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Kahl of Michigan, after a visit with the for-, mer’s sister, Mrs. Andrew Barkley, went to Convoy for a visit with relatives. .

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HAS EIGHTY TURKEYS. Mrs. Efilora Bonnem&ker, Glaaford Hl, says: "My neighbors hate lost all their young turkeys. I have eighty head of fine Bourbon turkeys and I give them Bourbon Poultry Cure in the drinking water twice a week and have not lost any.” Sold by H. H. Bremerkamp. — ———■——- C. D. Lewton was transacting business at Portland today. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Christen, of (Chicago, who have been visiting with i relatives Here for some time past, returned to their home yesterday. I Mr. and Mrs. George Syphers returned home this morning from Winchester, where they have been on a wedding trip for the past few days. | George Flanders went to Sanford, Michigan, this morning where he will visit for a few days with his father, David Flanders, who owns a large farm there. | The gas office is moving Its location today and the employees of the com- | pany are seeing that all the fixtures !and supplies are being taken to the new office on Monroe street I An automobile party were guests j at ths Herman Thoma home at Bluffton yesterday they being Misses Lena Miller, Clara Lang. Veca Ehlnger, Catharine Henneford and Claude Gay. I o > I Here le Relief for Wemen. ' i Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Chßdren. 'Successfully need by Mother Gray, nurse to the OMMrento Dtmo to New York, Cure Rad Stomach. Teething Dtaorders, move and regulate the bowels and Destroy Worms. Over 15.506 - testimonials. They never toll At aD Draggists, 35c. Sample FRBHL Address, Allen &. Olmsted. Lo Roy. X- K —o r —-. — -- I Mr. and Mrs. Will Nix and children Robert and Cyril, of Huntington, who ' have been visiting to the city with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob C. Miller and family, returned to their home last evening. o— — Pointers on Poultry. Mrs. i D. A. Brooks, Sturgis, KL, says: “I have been using Bourbon Poultry Cure and think it is the best poultry remedy J have ever used. If you will get our druggist here to ; handle it I can recommend it I am ■an old hand at raising chickens and so many come to me for pointers on poultry. Sold by H. H. Bremerkamp. o A PRETTY WEDDING Another pretty wedding was that of yesterday when Miss Bertha Bieeke and Mr. Chas. Kirchner were joined together as husband and wife. The wedding took place at the Bieeke church in Union township with the Rev. Bauer, pastor of the church, officiating. The ceremonies were he’d at three o’clock after which they went to the home of the bride’s parents where a sumptuous dinner was served .to a large number of friends and relatives. After the dinner the evening was spent in numerous ways and the occasion will be a memorable one. Another, dinner was served at midnight, after which the guests departed for their respective homes. Miss Bieeke is th beautiful Accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bleeko land is highly honored by all her friends. Mr. Kirchner is a prosper- , ous young farmer of Preble township, i who is also very popalar. They will ] reside in Preble, where Mr. Kirchner has a beautiful country home. ]

Joe Colchin who spent Sunday in flue city with friends, returned to his work at Fort Wayne last evening. Scott Ellis wbo spent Sunday in the city with bis parents, returned to his work at Geneva this morning. W. C. Campbell and I. N. Veley of Geneva, were among the visitors to this city today. Mr. Campbell leavss - Geneva Wednesday going to Oklar homa, where he will engage in the oil business. Postmaster Frisinger reports unclaimed letters for'A. M. Walters, William S. Mooman, W. E. Moser, John Keller, Antone Buesche and John Barry. When calling for the above please say advertised. Mrs. Walter Kaufman of Decatur, returned to her home Saturday morning, after a visit since Monday with her uncle, J. W. Hendricks, and family of east Main street and her cousins Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Hughson, of north Pleasant street—Portland Review. Dr. A W. Haughton and family are planning to move week after next onto the farm which the doctor owns eleven miles southeast of this city in the corner of Harrison township. They will move just as soon as the tenant on the place, Jacob Groh and family vacate. Mr. Groh has rented the Isenhart farm, a mile from the Haughton farm.—-Bluffton News. The Ideal Cement Company has sold the blocte®;?.> or the new creamery at ■ z, and it will be the first hauled over the i Bluffton, Genrify & Celina traction line. There be five car loads, and the first car will be loaded Wednesday, seme place along on east Washington street The engine will pull the freight to Vera Cruz—Bluffton News. Dr. J. Q. Neptune left for Fort Wayne thte morning to join a party of friends composed of Dr. Leslie, of ConVoy, Dr. Reed of Van Wert, Al Alter of Fort Wayne, Messrs Gideon of Gideon, Mo., and others. The party will leave for Chicago and from there go to northern Michigan on a hunting trip that will last till the first of next month, during which time they expect to have a fine time. 0This to An Easy Tert. Sprinkle ADea’s Foot-Ease to one shoe and not to tha-other, and notice the difference. Just the thing to neo when rubbers or overshoes become necessary, and your shoes scon to pinch. Gold everywhere, 35e. Don’t accept any substitute. —oMrs. Belle Tinker, whose death occurred at her home in Los Angeles, Cal., yesterday morning, was well known in Bluffton. She was about 50 years ■ of age, and the widow of Rev. Tinker, former pastor of the Baptist church of this city. Her daughter, Mrs. Edna" Maxmiller, was married while she was visiting here in company with her mother. Mrs. Maxmiller was with her at the time of her death. The funeral services will be held Monday.—Bluffton Banner. — — ——o " ■ ■■■ A Cure For Gapes. Mr. Frank P. Clay, Paris, Ky., says: “Last year I raised hundreds of chickens free from gapes by giving them Bourbon Poultry Cure to thefr drinking water. I also find this remedy to be a sure cure for chrtera and iimberneck. Sold by H. HL Bw merkamp. .a