Decatur Democrat, Volume 58, Number 5, Decatur, Adams County, 30 January 1913 — Page 4

DAILYDEMOCRAT r*ubliabed Every* - Eveniqo, Except ' Sunday by TIE DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 eer Month, by ma 11....... io cents Per year, by mai1......... |2.ao tingle Copies 3 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the posu-ltsca tu Decatur, (ndi’Za, as sc~:nd cU-.« t-ali. SIMPLICITY The country, as a whole, has been very favorably impressed with what it assumes to be the purpose of Mr. Wilson to bring some measure of simplicity into official life at Washington. He certainly has a great chance to do a great thing. The New York Evening Post says: With all the idle people of wealth now crowding into Washington as winter residents —it is said that there are now three classes of multi-millionaires there: Those from Pittsburg, the South African and all the others —there never was a better opportunity for the president of the United States to set a noble example of dignified, simple living, and eschew everything that smacks of pomp, of extravagance, of luxury. Many bad customs have grown up in the last two years. One of them, which is referred to by the Post, is the illegal use of warships by our presidents as private yachts. Mr. Taft and his predecessor are responsible for this evil custom. A few years ago, we are reminded, it was thought to be a dreadful thing that Mr. Cleveland should use a lighthouse tender on a fishing trip. We recall an extremely cynical editorial on the subject that appeared in the New York Sun, entitled “The Cruise of the Violet.” But now battleships are used by our presidents, and the Pure One had three ships at the disposal of himself and his family. The country will hope to see an end of all this parade and pomp. There is such a thing as democratic simplicity, and a very noble thing it is. If our presidents are, indeed, to be social leaders they ought to set an example that will influence our people against vulgar display, and all that goes with it. The white house should not take its tone from European courts, or from the uiree classes of millionaries that, find our national capital so much to their taste. It is not, we hardly need say, necessary that these should approve the attitude of the new president toward things social. There are other and far better standards. To these it is to be hoped he will conform. Mr. ■ Wilson showed his democracy when he was president of Princeton. There

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• is no reason to fear that he will fail •Ito do so as president of the United | States. He has begun well, and from I that fact much encouragement may be | derived. —Indianapolis News. Decatur merchants are interested : in the proposed new law for the garJ nishment of wages. Under present 11 laws they have practically no protecI, tion and a good law of this kind would 1 be a protection for them as well as 1 , a protection of the credit for the i working man. Similar laws in other ' states have proven a good thing for , every one concerned. It guarantees the merchant his money and it guarantees the laborer who has no propierty a credit he could not otherwise i obtain, so that when he needs credit ’ he can secure it. The law looks good. ’ i An inheritance tax law that will add about a half million to the public fund 1 of Indiana has passed the house. The fello>w who isn't within the tax will no doubt favor it while the fellow who has his eye on something coming will •probably object. | The Clover Leaf proposes a new depot. We are “fer” you and believe your intentions are good, but we're from Missouri, and the news is so good we just can’t believe it until we are shown, but we're willing. I—« ■iniai iii —— UNCLAIMED ORDERS JAN. 9, 1913. - Notice is hereby given, in accord- j ance with section 6017, Burns' revis- , ed statutes of 1908, that the following I county orders remaining unclaimed in I myoffice for a period of five years or I more will be cancelled by the board of commissioners at their March term, 1913, unless called for by their respective owners before that date: | Jerry Liechty, $15:15; Aug. 10, 1907; No. 8865; bridge fund. West Publishing Co., $5.00; Nov. 7, j 1908; No. 1581; Ex. Court W. C. Felty, 75c; Oct. 2, 1906; No. i 6718; turnpike. • I Geo. Hudson, $1.50; June 17, 1898; | No. 2034; ditch. The Corkins Chemical Co., $5.32; 1 Mar. 4, 1908; No. 10514; Co. farm. I | Willis Johnson, $41.50; Oct. 9, 1907; 1 ■ No. 9233; turnpike. Thos. Hudson. $5.25; Oct. 10, 1901; No. 3186; turnpike. Thos. Husdon, $6.00; Sept. 9,190 VI 1 No. 5699 ; turnpike. ii Geo. Bennet, $1.25; Nov. 6, 1907; ! | No. 9628; Co. farm. j John Lake, $1.75; May 10. 1906; No.; '5894; Court house. l | T. H. BALTZELL, 1 It Auditor Adams Co., Indiana WILL HOLD SALE. Miss Minnie Orvis, executrix of the estate of the late Dr. McMillen, will hold a private sale of the office furni- • ture and medicine, at the office of the late doctor, Thursday, January 31. She will be at the office the entire day and anyone may call there on that date. 19t6 FOR SALE—New, pure white Emb-' den geese feathers, well cured and; selected.—Mrs. E. S. Christen. Decatur, Ind. 'Phone F. 12. 25t3* FOUND—Ladies’ purse; owner inquire at Artman & Hess Case. 24t3

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Miss Naomi Niblick Given Friendship ShowerBrilliant Social. THE AFTERNOON CLUB — Has “Five Hundred* Party and Luncheon at C. V. Connell Home. Wednesday. Bachelor Maids —Adelaide Deininger. Florhul De Purin—Eula McKinney. St. Vincent de Paul —Mrs. HenrySchulte. Poinsettia —Esther Corbett. Shakespeare—Mrs. D. E. Smith. Thursday. Thimble —Mrs. W. P. Schrock. Euterpean—Mrs. W. P. Schrock. Ruth Circle Social—Minnie Daniels' Home. Young Matrons — Mrs. French Quinn. Presbyterian Aid —Church Parlors. Friday. Needlecraft —Jessie Magley. Christian Aid—Mrs. E. H. Shoemaker. More water glideth by the mill ■ Than wots the miller of. j —Shakespeare's “Titus Andronicus. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert i Johnson was the scene of a happy 1 party Sunday evening, when Mr. John- ' son's forty-second birthday anniverI sary was celebrated. The guests numbered fifty-two and time flew on swift wings of pleasure. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Eiting and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eiting and family, Henry Barkley and son, 'Glen, and daughter, Mary; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Miller and family, Fritz i Koenig and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Crozier and family, Mrs. Whittenberger and family, Mr. Kohne. Very much surprised was Leo Gillig, when Sunday evening a number lof his friends gathered at his home to remind him of his eighteenth birthday. After Leo fully recovered from the shock he readily admitted that he surely had been very much surI prised. The earlier part of the evenpng was spent in playing progressive pedso in which Mary Laughlin and Will Zeser won first prizes, and the ; booby went to Clara Zeser %nd Em--1 mett Laughlin. Delicious refreshments were served later, after which I music and games were pleasing features. Those present were: Misses Blanche Ford of Portland, MaryLaughlin, Clara Zeser, Anna Madison, Dora Carrier and Celia and Emma Gillig, and Messrs. Emmett ■ Laughlin, Tim Zeser, Frank Gillig and Will Zeser. On account of the bad weather, the j historical club did not meet Tuesday 1 evening, so two papers will be read next Tuesday evening, when Mrs. I Mary Congleton will be hostess. The first of the many showers and other pre-nuptial affairs planned for Miss Naomi Niblick, an April bride,

was given Tuesday evening by three of her girlhood and neighbor friends, the Misses Irene and Marguerite Gerard and Sylvia Droppieman. The John Gerard home on Third street where the affair was given was a very bright and cheery one, innumerable lights peeping through hoods of pink and white, casting a mellow glow over the rooms, effectively decorated in these colors. Through archways hung with pink and white streamers and strands, white wedding bells and festoons of i hearts, one caught glimpses of the I den with its innumerable pennants, the library, parlors and living royjjs. each effectively decorated with streamers, drawn from the corners to the hooded lights of the chandelier, where they were caught with the white bells, making a gay and bright network. Potted ferns also contributed to the decorative beauty. The hos-1 tesses stood in the receiving line to i welcome their guests, who numbered nearly forty and who were thereupon assigned to their places at the little card tables in the various rooms, where progressive pedro was played. Prizes were awarded: First. Georgia Meibers; second, Mrs. Lawrenge Kleinhenz: third, Naomi Niblick, ail being presented to the bride-elect. The conclusion of the games was the signal for the clearing of the tables, where a tempting luncheon, in pink and white, was served in two courses, by the Misses Charlotte and Margeret Niblick and Jeanette Clark. Tiny Japanese fans, bearing the words ‘‘Perry and Naomi, April 1,” were given as favors. The showering of the pretty gifts, given in friendship, was a pretty | part of the evening’s pleasure, arf I i was done in a unique way. On the table in the dining room, under the white wedding bell suspended from the pink and white-hooded chandelier, was a large basket. The basket was frocked with pink tissue, banded with a white streamer and bow, and from its sides to the chandelier were drawn I wide pink streamers. Within the basket under this dome were placed the gifts, and there was much pleasure in watching the guest of honor undo the parcels, bringing to view the manypretty things which Miss Niblick's friends have decreed shall go to her new home, with many memories of their good wishes and love. The ev-1 ening party closed by all going to the | Schurger dance, where more happy i moments were sped away. Out-of-town j guests were the Misses Agnes Cms-1 bie and Nell Groves of Bluffton, who were Miss Drop®leman’s guests over; night, returning- home this morning. Miss Niblick's wedding to Mr. Perry ! Gandy of Churubusco will take place April 1. o l NOTICE TO BIDDERS. I Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Trustee and AdvisoryBoard of Blue Creek Township, Adams County, Indiana, will receive sealed bids at the office of said Trustee in said township until Friday, the 21st Day of Feb.,"1913, until 10 o’clock a. m., for the furnishing all material and performing all labor according to the plans and specifications now on file in the office of said trustee, in the erection- and completion of a new school building in said Township, School District No. 5. i Notice is also given that at the same time and place sealed bids will also be received for furnishing all labor and material according to plans and specifications on the heating and ventilating apparatus and all plumb ing and fixtures either in one bid on the whole or separate bids. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and the right is reserved to accept bids for the whole of said work, or in parts as above set out. Each bidder on the general contract will be reouired'To deposit with his bid a certified check in the sum of $5110.00 and each bidder on the heat-: ing, ventilating and plumbing must . deposit with their bids a certified check equal to 50 per cent of their bids: these certified checks to be a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract in #rfting for the construction of said work if he be awarded the contract, and failing sp to do, said check will be forfeited to Blue Creek School Township. Successful bidders will be required to enter into a contract in writing for the performance of said work as awarded, and will be required also to give bond with security to the approval of the undersigned for the faithful performance of said contract, and for the payment of all bids for labor and materials arisimr out of the performance of said work. FRANK C. WECHTER. Trustee Blue Creek School Township. ' Plans are also on file with Oscar Hoffman, architect, Decatur, Ind. I NOTICE OF SALE OF SCHOOL BONDS. ■Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will offer for sale at public , auction or sealed bids on Friday, the 21st day of Feb. 1913, at 10 o’clock a. m.. at the office of the undersigned, the entire issue of school bonds to be issued by said School Township to procure funds with which to pay for the erection of the I proposed new school building in Blue Creek township. District No. 5, Ad-I ams County, Indiana. The right Is reserved to reject any 1 and all bids. FRANK C. WECHTER, Trustee Blue Creek School Township.. | JOSEPH O. MALONY, l GEORGE SHRANK, , WILLIAM P MERRIMAN, Advisory Board, It Attorney J. C. Moran was at Fort Wayne today.

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