Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 52, Decatur, Adams County, 29 December 1910 — Page 4

—wH PMK | — i ll .* ll I ' 'jT*^ tijin 1 f .. W/gg r OFFICIAL PAPER OF AfrAMB CQUI ?..'■■■'■ '."..'Jj'' ’? ' . 1- " ■ ■■■«. J» I I Did you have a Merry Christmas? — The various merchants of Decatur today bid you a happy Christmas through the columns of the Daily Democrat ■ ’?. v ' -■■ ”■ /iEHISSfIIBSMBSBBSSSESBBk A white Christmas adds to the spirit of the occasion. We have It and there is no reason why we should not all be at least as happy as we can. : II l|ll. I' The mall carriers and the other eniployees of the postofflce are beginning to look happy, because the end Is near —that is* the end of the rush. Today was a hummer and the carriers had to be accompanied by boys with sleds. The Christmas weather was perfect. Good cheer seemed to prevail everywhere in Decatur. The season is one which makes us all glad we are living. Like the children, we rather regret that It comes but once a year. =-==a=sm»» Now for a Happy New Year. Get out the new resolution. A little prao- , tice this week will get you. In proper readiness for next and perhaps ybe can stick longer than you did laeV year. —ssessssssHSSP , Decatur is not in the list of 5,008 , population towns. The announcement ( does not cause great surprise. Wb\ know that we have a good town, that keeps going along and stands all the „ knocks, without flinching. That's all that is necessary. ( From appearances in the down-town stores just now there were several who did not heed the advice to shop 1 early. However, the assortment is ' still good and the merchant will be ■ glad to take care of you to the best ' . of his ability. ' i i / '’l A little sloppy for this season, but it locks like an old-fashioned Christmas all right The storm without should. J make the cheer within a well regulat- < ed home so much the brighter. Have bi you thought of that poor, distressed* neighbor or friend? If you done your duty there, you still the most Important one to look after, r W.W . !!11,1. 1 LUI || Let's make old Decatur move during | 1811. The past year has been an av- ] erage one, notwithstanding the fact] that we have had some reversals. The.l' fact that we have come out so nicely.] that all of the business houses are]' flourishing, is proof that we live in the] best town on earth—and we can make r it better. Shall we do It? .3The season for special sales la here. I Mr. Business Man, it’s up to'you to] dispose of that extra stock you have:] Convert it into cash and put that] cash into new and up-to-date stock,] spring goods. That’s what makes] your store the place that every one ] wants to deal at Don’t be afraid to] use a little space in the paper. It's| ' a sure thing for you. You get your ] money back quicker on sales than in] any other way. Try it this year. ] It's time every business man in Decatur was figuring upon his appropriation for advertising for the next year. There is just one way for you to in-1 . crease your business and that is to ■ double your allowance for the advertising expense. No big store was ever built in any other way. None ever retained the business unless they used printers’ ink, and the more free-, ly they use it, the better business they do. 1 \ Wj The Indiana legislature will convene one week from Thursday. .Sixty-one busy days will follow, and they win be very important days. There is some interesting legislation to oome up and the democrats have promised that U shall be done in a businesslike

years, a saving in the --yr- of the matters. been suggested as the proper person to succeed Stokes Jackson aS democratic state chairman and we know of no man in the Hoosier state better fitted for the job. He is one of the fighters who has been in the game 30 long that he knows every turn. He 1 is energfetfc and tlways alive and would keep the boys stepping some, and then he is from the old Eighth district, where we have the reputation of growing the real thing when it comes to democrats. We wish every one of our readers a merry Christmas, likewise all your friends and neighbors. ’Tis the season of “good will to all men.” Good cheer Is everywhere and he must be a peculiar person who does not this spirit Sometimes this old world seems blue, then again it takes bn the rosy hue that makes us all glad to be a part of it Every man has his work to do—his end of the game to play—and the combined efforts erf us all help to make this community, a part of this great state. .Old Father Time will soon chalk up another year, to it be a happy one for you. In the meantime, let's enjoy Christmas Day and make others enjoy ft. Let’s forget .for a day or two at least the vexations, and the worries and tonight look for old Santa as we did in the days of youth. Then shall we and the I pest of the family be happy. R Abe Martig says that Bud Tipton] was in toWn today, exchanging a Christmas necktie. It is suggested that the early Christmas shopper take advantage of the special sales which will soon be on, 'that they may avoid the rush next year when the holiday shopping will no doubt be just as hazardous as it swag this. * ..?!* . . .. —? Mrs. Tresselt, the Fort Wayne woman who ran down and killed a little while speeding her automobile, -h-an plead guilty to a ch&rgo of man--11 —"SBB i1 important a part of your expense as i I iJiSss. The wise man often snenda all t I he make* in one year for arivertiainp iI the year following and that man ah iI ways makes good and builds un a hna. I Iness that is a credit to himself and I 11 to his community. The time Is here >|for you to figure on your altowanra

I And me tree.” ldUr , . bit uud toub b, J hand“My friend,’’said I. "you do not understand The inner meaning of that simple rhyme; A friend is what the hear needs all the time.” —Henry Van Dyke. J One of the happy Christmas affairs S in^Tth^hom^Vf B the£ parties, and the day is an unusually happy one. The house was appropriately decorated with the Christmas Hiiwivnlntra amA 4r» ihxx aftornfVin A TIFA. I gram of recitations and music was given by the children. f ' .1 The Ladies’ Aid society of the Evangelical church will meet next Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Chester Johnson on Mercer avenue. Every member is urged to be there promptly at .2:30 p. nt. At this time the ladles «Hl bold their regular bu,l Iness meeting ! and also the annual meeting, at which time reports will be read md offl cers ] for the next year elected. _ I Owing to the fact that several members of the family could not be at] Christ M d their dinner until Monday. Those present at the time were Mr. and Mrs. Har-1 rv Christen and children and Mr. I WHWW- IHL I. ......... .. . :k 1 Jesse Christen of Fort Wayne, Bertj Christen of Toledo, Ohio; Mr and Mrs I

I , ' ' ■’ I I Ath QHI I I ® ___ . I lie and Catherine Vesey, Dick and David Vesey of Fort Wayne. - aa™ pZTLnllv at Crala-I The Adam Pease family at Craig villq was happily reunited on varisi-1 family of Bluffton, Mr. and Mrs Qacar Weldy of Fort Wayne, Cash? AnMr. and Mrs. Arthur Fisher of this dtr. _ Mr. «>« Mrs. Charles ttr- enter tained on Sunday in, honor bf their was high noon AI large number of friends were pres-1 ent, those from Decatur being Mrs. I Israel Rex, Miks Effie Rex, Rev. and Mrs. Art L. Shady and babe, Mildred, I and Mrs. Frank Shady. Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart entertained Mr. Mrs. D. G. Smith at Christmas; dinner and supper. John Wemhoff was a guest at the Stewart home during the afternoon and Jfcl lighted the company with piano music. ' ■» , ; 'I For Christmas dinner Sunday Mr. gnd Mrs. J. W.'Merriman entertained Matie, Floyd and Ralph Merriman of Fort Wayne and Frank, Leo, Dee and Arthur Merriman of Blue Creek township. A most enjoyable time was spent together, talking over past events and looking forward to the future. One of the happy Christmas festivals that at the Dan Diblick season of playing a prominent part in the day's program. ■*' n - ’ V-. ! - • Miss Kate Henneford of this city and her brother, Hanold. a student at Heidelberg college, Tiffin, Ohio, were guests over Christmas at their home tit Vera Crus. *>' . ■tay ■ ■--T* * Mr and Mrs. GeorgeMuinma enterdinner sMtj? “‘i Mrs. UW. Schnepp « Van WOrt. s The Salem Aid will meet with Mrs. Marl Butlrt*, Thursday, all day. A welcome ls otended tp an. Mrs. Lopis Bultemeier royally entertained at 6 o’clock Christmas dinner, whichu consisted of til the dainties of the season. Guests were the families of Will Zwick, Henry KoeneNahrwold of Fort Wayne and Miss Clara Bultemeier of St John’s. An unusually good time was spent by the J. D. Hale family, all the chip dren and grandchildren being united during the holiday season. Christ? ' the lighting of Christmas W and' a real live Santa Claus made his appearance just aboat-thsrtime. During the evening'the grandchildren gave a pro- <* tousle, reduuon. W r«4ings. Monday the Mm ner was served and in the afternoon the grandchildren—-eleven in number —gave a play, entitled, “The Reindeer Pie.” This was a great success. Several neighbors and friends witnessed the play. » The Presbyterian Women's Missionary society will bold its regular, meeting Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Nettle Schrock instead of this I a^W®°° n * - 4 . 1 ladles is desired. I M. yeaer and family Spent Mr. Peter Zeser . . ‘ -W

Fort Wayne. Miss Deem went to inei 16 o k dock interurban bar and return-1 screams from pain brought members of the family to her bedside and Dr. McKean was summoned. The girl fought the efforts of those about her and declared that she wanted to die. However, she was rescued from the immediate danger of death, and the physician expresses hope for her recovery, unless pneumonia should set in, sympotrns of which have manifested. The young lady was in good spirits until after she returned from the car and her effort at suicide created much surprise. ~,, , . » ■ tv-- ££ The programs for the entertainment to given next Tuesday evening by the Elks, the proceeds to go to charity, are now being printed. This is one feature the boys use each year, and which has always added a considerable amount to the funds in the treasury. The advertising space is being taken in a manner that proves the merchants here are believers la advertising and charity both. The entertainment this year will be the funniest and most Interesting ever seen in this city. It tea mock breach of promise trial in which Miss Eva Acker is the complainant and Jesse Helm the defendant Other stare who will perform are E. L. Carroll, as foreman of the jury; John C. Moran, as the defendant’s lawyer; J. T. Merryman, as judge, and others eauafty prominent. It wili be something new In this section, and we doubt If the Bosse opera house will hold the people who will be anxious to see this production. The Mock Court has been a popular shown In this section this year tor the first time has made a great hit ? " MILLS >fOoiWfiN. < ■ Will Give a Social on Next Saturday j The Pleasant Mills Modern Woodmen are planning for a social to be given Saturday evening, December 31, at-the hall at that place. The menu will consist of oysters, chicken, cake, pies, fruits, etc. Everybody is invited to come and spend a happy evening. Geneva, Ind., Dec. 27—(Special to Daily Democrat) . while it brought joy to most of the people in this vicinity, was a day of sadness at the home of William Bergman, a half mile south of here. Mr. Bergman, one of the best known men of this section, was In Geneva Saturday afternoon, buying his Christmas goods, and returned home early. He was feeling a little out ot usual health, but was able to be about After supper he went and about 9 o’clock his wife heard him getting up and asked If anything vm wrtng. He to'

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ri1 ........ i./t-- i---m i iii thing terrible was going to happen. He gat down on a chair and ip ten minutes was dead. Di*. Price had been summoned but • death had preceded him. Death was due io neuralgia of the heart. The survived by the widow, sohs and three daughters. He was about forty-five years old. The funeral was held>thi» morning at 1030 at the U. B. church, Rev. Waldo officiating. Interment at Westlawn cemetery. Death saddened the home of Mrs. G* W. Cooper on Christmas Day, when at 5 o'clock in the afternoon her dieter, Mrs. Mary Lloyd, answered the final call. She was sixty-three years old and a sufferer from dropsy. She was bom in Pennsylvania, but had spent nearly all her life In Indiana, having made her home for some time with Mrs. Cooper. She is survived by two sisters and two brothers* Thefuneral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock at Shirley, Indiana, where the remains were taken this morning, the party nver theG. BL & I. at 7:33. The Rew, Young' of Indianapolis will officiate anil lb' terment will be made at the Mechanicsburg cemetery ten miles north iff Shirley. ' ; * Christmas was the usual happy day here, with entertainments and dinners at many homes. The Methodist church entertainment was given Saturday evening and the U. B. program Sunday evening. A delightful dinner was that at the < home of Alonzo Fritts, at which were present Mrl and Mrs. Ben Chrisman, Mrs. H. H. Burrtas and sons, Kenneth and Bernard, of Kendallville; Messrs, and Mesdames E. M. Atkinson, Win Pease and daughter, Mildred, F. M. Connor and daughters* Leia and Fay. At the head of the table preslded the great<gMidf ftt her, Solomon' Clay. It wits' a happy day. The Wells family reunion’this year was held at the home of William: Wells here and was a very pleasant, one. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Morris Wells and daughter, | Gretchen; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Richason of Muncie and Mrs. Rose Hamma of Fort Wayne.' One of the dandy good Christmas days was the one at the home of G. W. Schaffer, one mile south of here. ; The guests Included the members of the Hale family and they had a big time. > i- f l-, HAMMOND FAMILY ASPHYXIATED* Js .kW?: (United Press Barrio*) Hammond, Ind., Dec. 27—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Three persons, a whole family, -k were asphyxiated here today. ** They vrprt Mrs. JohnRucker, W; her- daughter, Matilda, 20;, and a son, Joseph. aged 17. Boys returning from a skating partydis—covered the. fatallty, when , they saw Joe dead, propped against a wlhdbw,. which he had tried to open.