Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 51, Decatur, Adams County, 21 December 1911 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT. BVKBYTHUKBDAY MORNING BY wtw G. ELL'NGHAM,' Publisher. • H.ui|-KK YKAK IN ADVANCE. entered at the postoffice at Decatur, nd., as second class mail matter. OFFICIAL PAPER OF ADAMS CO **♦**♦**♦♦***B FRIEND OR FOE? a # * * You are either helping tuberculo- 1 * sis kill 5,000 people in Indiana 4 * each year—or you are oppos- * * Ing and resisting this annual > * sacrifice. * * Y’ou are on one side or the other! 4 * If you are merely passive, inact- * * ive. indifferent and neglectful, 4 * you are helping tuberculosis ♦ * claim its victims. * * Tuberculosis lives only through -J * our inactivity, indifference and * * neglect—and for the same rea- ♦ * sons 5,000 die in Indiana each * * year. * The minute people awake to the * * danger and menace of tubercu- * * losis —then in that minute the * * danger is over! * * A people alert and active, resent- * * ful and willing to fight can ♦ * drive this death spectre from * * their midst. * * Tuberculosis can be checked, pre- ♦ * vented, cured. Red Cross * * Christmas seals money will be * * devoted to these purposes in In- * * diana. * * If you buy Red Cross Christmas * * seals today, you declare your- ♦ self against the annual sacri- * * flee of 5,000 lives and do your * * part to prevent it. * * If through neglect or indifference, < * you do not buy these seals, tu- 4= berculosis can count you a * * friend and ally. * * Which side are you on? ■* ************** NOTICE TO PUBLIC. All the union barber shops will be closed all day Christmas, so make your arrangements accordingly. EAS’’ East Buffalo, N. Y„ Dec. 20—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Receipts, 5,800; shipments, 950; official to New York yesterday, 2,280; hogs closing strong. Medium and heavy, [email protected]; Yorkers, $6.26'5 $6.25; lights, s6.l' w 56.15; rigs, [email protected]; roughs. $5.65; stags, slso© $5.00; sheep, 6000; steady; lambs lower; tops, $6.75: cattle, 100; slow. WANTED —To rent farm in Adams Co. —grain rent.—R. Bell, Chalmers, ind. 296t3

Suit or Overcoat as a Xmas Gift Practical! yes indeed, come in and let us show you the new things-- perhaps we know his exact size and just what he wants. We’ll see that it fits or is made to fit 0. K. • OVERCOATS AND SUITS $6.00 to $25.00 OTHER GIFTS THAT ARE HIGHLY APPRECIATED House Coats Bath Robes Umbrellas Traveling Bags Suit Case Cuff Links Tie Pin and clasp Dress Gioves Dress Shirts Combination Sets Handkerchiefs Mufflers Fur Gloves Sweater Coats Fur Caps Any article unsuifable or the wrong size will be exchanged or money refunded. THE MYERS-DAILEY CO.

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Mrs. C. O. Schafer Issues Invitations for Card Party Saturday. GIVES A TREAT )• Mrs. J. W. Merriman Surprises Sister Rebekahs—- * Historical Club. * j * Did You Ever Think? * The living green of the holly Is * suggestive of the perennial love * of Jesus, and the scarlet of the * berry the price that was paid on ■* Calvary; and as the circle is an * emblem of eternity, the wreath * might teach us that * "His mercy flows an endless stream ■> ' To all eternity the same.” * * WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. * Tuesday. * Historical —Mrs. Jane Crabbs. * Wednesday. .* Shakespeare—Mrs. J. W. Tyndall, k Thursday. » Florhul de Purin —Emma Conrad. * Needlecraft—Mrs. Mart Weiland;k Friday. k Queen Esthers' Social —M. E. * Church. k Little Quilters —Ida Gunsett. k Married, at the Methodist parsonage k at Monroe Sunday evening, December » 17, 1911. by the Rev. G. H. Crafts, Mr. * Herman W. Lee and Miss Ruth Lob- * -siger. These young friends are well < known among us and are cordially k greeted into the married people's frak ternity. The pastor and wife, with « many others, wish them a happy and , = prosperous life. = ' Miss Frances Dugan, a student at = Vassar, will arrive Saturday to spend -• the holiday vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Shoemaker and * children, Lynn and Gretel. will spend » Christmas with Mrs. Shoemaker s mother, Mrs. Gwinn, at Marion. Mrs, John Merriman, the retiring' Rebekah noble grand, sprang quite a surprise upon the members last evening, when she brought to the room, after holding the regular lodge meet- ’’ ing, a delicious two-course luncheon ; out of her appreciation for the mem-1 bership during the time she held the high office. A large number were. ‘ present for the evening of pleasure,■ and those who failed to attend are re- , ported to have missed a rare treat. 1 The spread consisted of sandwiches, 1 * sweet pickles, fruit salad, cake and t coffee. I 3 Mrs. C. C. Schafer has issued invi- , tations for an evening party for Saturday, that promises to be one of the

/ pleasurable events of the holiday seaI son. The Queen Esthers’ band will give a ten-eent social Friday evening at ■ the Methodist church parlors. The public is invited—boys and girls, men , and women —all are given a cordial invitation to attend. Good entertainment features have been arranged and refreshments will be served. , The Historical club enjoyed a splendid'. meeting with Mrs. Jane Crabbs Tuesday evening, the hostess having the paper on the divorce question, - which was interestingly discussed. The club will have a "Christmas Evening” at the next meeting at the home of Mrs. A. M. Fisher, when the exchange of Christmas gifts will take place, and the lesson study will be along the Christmas line. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ES TATE—COMMISSIONER'S SALE. Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned, commissioner, appointed by the Adams Circuit Court in the case of Florence Lucinda McClain vs. John Robert Small and Daniel Everett 1 Small, being cause No. 8224 on the dockets thereof, being for the partition and sale of real estate, will on Friday. December i!2, 1911, at the office of Graham and Walters, corner of Court and Second streets, second floor, over the interurban ticket office, sell at private sale to the highest and best bidder, between ■ the hours of 10 a. m. and 2 p. m., on said day at not less than the full appraised value thereof. Inlot No. 509 in Cook's second addition to the town mow city) of Decatur. Adams County, Indiana, being the real estate owned by th,e above named parties to said cause as tenants in common in fee simple. Said sale will be upon the following terms and conditions, to-wit: Onethird cash on date of sale: one-third in nine months and one-third in eighteen months from date, deferred payments to tear 6 per cent interest from date or purchaser may pas all cash if he so elects. C. L. WALTERS. 48t4 Commissioner. o j APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of estate of Andrew J. Sipe, late of Adams County, deceased. The estate is probablv solvent. WILLIAM A. SIPE. Administrator. C. J. lutz. Attorney. Dec. 13, 1911. 50t3 APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR. — Notice is hereby givep that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Sarah J. Peo--1 pies, late of Adams County, deceased, estate is probablv solvent. FERGUSON PEOPLES, Administrator. ! C. L. Walters, Attorney. I Dec. 13, 1911. 50t:.' 4 APPOINTMENT OF ADMINIS TRATOR. I — , Notice is hereby given that the tin ' dersigned has been appointed adrninlistrator of the estate of Emma Boki necht, late of Adams County, deceas- ■ ed. The estate is probablv solvent. CHARLES BOKNECHT, Administrator. D. B. Erwin, Attorney. Dec. 9. 1911. 50t3

ELECTION NOTICE. Notice is hereby given to the lot owners In the Decatur cemetery that there will be an election held at the i office of J. H. Stone in the city of De- ■ cat nr, Indiana, on the 4th day of January, 1912, at 7 p. m., for the purpose of electing seven trustees for the Decatur Cemetery Association for the ensuing year, 1912. J. H. STONE, 5112 Secretary. o___ 0 ___ COURT HOUSE NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE by Lutz for Alva B. Rice; rule to answer; separate answer by Alva B. Rice in one paragraph. Cross-com-plaint -filed by Alva B. Rice in two paragraphs. Summons ordered for Mary F. Yoder, Amos Yoder, Newell B. Rice and his guardian, Pearl Neiderhauser, returnable January 2nd. . Real estate transfers: Joseph J. Tonnelier to Henry Knapp, pt. lot 273, Decatur, $200; Henry Knapp to John S. Bowers et al., pt. lot 273, Decatur, $1; Amelia A. Byrd to Walter A. Spaulding, 160 acres. French tp., quit claim deed, SIOOO. o , TO CLOSE CHRISTMAS.

Shoe Stores Also to Close at 6:00 p. m. from January 1 to April 1. We, the following shoe stores agree to close all day Christmas and beginning with the first of the year we agree to close our places of business at 6 o'clock until the first of April. CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE. PEOPLES & GERKE. ELZEY & FALK. WINNES SHOE STORE. HAD GOOD TIME. Yeomen Had State f.tanager W. F Carter With Them Tuesday. A very interesting meeting of the Yeomen was held Tuesday evening, when they had with them the state manager, Wr F. Carter, who gave an interesting talk for the benefit of the order, as well as other local addresses, which were highly appreciated. Arrangements had been made for the event some weeks ahead and a good time was the outcome of their labor. The adoption of a class of candidates was also made and the selection of' a number of officers by the foreman made known. Guy Brown, who was elected foreman at the election, read the following list, to serve for the coming years Lady Rebekah, Loretta Whitman: Rowena, Mrs. Whitcomb; overseer. William Darwechter; sentinel, Mr. Sampson; watchman, Clar cnce Stevens; guard, John Garard. The work of installation will be given at the first regular meeting to be held next month. The evening of pleasure was brought to a close with a banquet. o .. ELKS’ SPECIAL MEET. The Elks’ meeting of Tuesday evening was a very enthusiastic one, the various committees who had been appointed to look into the question of a new headquarters for the lodge reporting at that time. A large number were on hand and the report which were given seemed satisfactory to all and the work which has been commenced in this line will be carried out. The committee will now meet with Mr. Haugk in the near future and present their plans to him. and as soon as this is done more definite reports can be made.

Which of this bunch will you select for the Christmas dinner? 349 xz xz The Gobble Os The Turkey Now echoes through the land! The Quack Os The Duck May be heard on every hand! Chickens Are As Numerous As little grains of sand! BUT THE DONKEY On Christmas day is little in demand! See Us For Xmas Fowls! DYONISSCHMITT

SPECIAL XMAS BARGAINS ! 1 I j Large size Carac u Muffs to match 1“ coats, special for Xmas week $2.00 U plush muffs to match coat $2.50 Big special cut in all Tailored Suits D and Coats for Xmas week. Also big L n Special sale on all Ladies Hand Bags = L all styles, colors and. sizes. Don’t H fail to see these Special Bargains for ; gl Xmas week. i bl I*l fyi - — - n THE BOSTON STORE fi | ] DECATUR, - INDIANA | SSOGaagMfBsEID

FOR_SALE BUCKWHEAT FLOUR Inquire of Jehn Hessler Rural Route 2 and Phone 10 on N line, or leave orders with Smith, Yager & Falk. SIX TONS OF CANDY AND NUTS Has Arrived At Our'Store For The Holiday Trade. Get Our Prices Special Attention Paid To ORDERS For Churches And|Schools Give Us Your Order, SCHLICKMAN’S

(T IF YOU NEED HELP Y r I 1 ■ ———— | | In Selectning Your XmasjlPresents Come g | j to us And we Will Supply Your Wants [ - Presents For Boys and Men Bath robes • • • $4.50 to SIO.OO House jackets 4.00 to 10.00 Umbrellas 1.00 to 5.00 r* Traveling Bags 1.00 to 10.00 Christmas boxes suspenders, hose supporter a bunch 75c “ suspenders and neckties 75c » “ “ handkerchiefs, sox and ties 1.00 ‘ “ “sox and ties 75c “ “ sox and handkerchiefs 75c Silk sox 2 in a box 1.00 Silk lisle 4in a box ’ ’ foo Mufflers . . i i ' 25c’to LSO Men and boys gloves 25c to 2.50 Sweaters and sweater coats .* ... .1.00 to i , Cuff buttons 25c to 250 IXmas boxes of handkerchiefs ?5c to 100 Fur caps ' ; 2 700 to SJXi VANCE, HITE AND MACKLIN I VT Corner East of Court House Decatur, Indiana ®

BOOKS A big line suitable for- Christmas gifts It comprises the best books of the season at popular prices. We also have a complete line of Stationery Military Brushes Brush Brass Kodaks Music Rolls Toilet Waters Hand Mirrors Safety Razors Toilet Cases Hand Bags Manicure Sets Box Candy A Full Line of Xmas Decorations THt HOLFHOUSE DRUG CO.