Decatur Democrat, Volume 58, Number 22, Decatur, Adams County, 29 May 1913 — Page 4

DAILYDEMOCRAT' ~ —i Pub4l»h«d Every Evening, Except , Bunday by toe decatub mkdciut cohfany LEW G, ELLINGHAM. JOHN H. HELLER. Subscription Rates. Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00. Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mail 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on. application. Entered at th e postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second class mail. President Wilson’s charge that “an assldous lobby" is at work in Washington In behalf of the tariff bill will be ’ Investigated, Senator Cummins hav- 1 ing offered a resolution to that effect and It Is believed it will be adopted soon. The president Is determined to ] reach the bottom of the tariff question, ■ and he will do it before he is through.j After many weeks of hard fighting Senator Kern has won tn his efforts to have a senate investigation of the con-| ditlons in the mining district of West | Virginia. The order was made last evening and the investigation will be one of the most Important ever conducted by the senate. A desperate fight against the proposed investlga-. tlon was made by the coal barons, but they lost and the public will be given some real surprises before this examination is over. Senator Kern will loom big and will bring more credit to Indiana. Many of us Cail to see Just what Theodore Roosevelt will gain from his law suit against the Marquette editor. No one bedlevee he ores a snap about th® money. On the witness stand he . admitted just what nearly every one believed, that he drank wines and champaigns occasionally, but has not been a frequenter of the saloons. He like* mint jullps and takes a little brandy each evening tn a glass of milk for his throat His real cauie very probably ts to teach the newspaper men to be more careful tn handling

/fM I ifwlW t-■ i / no] n w i Ii Jk CosrXrtu Wil tfkljuia. Hum A Os. ‘Memorial Day -■we will be closed, but tomorrow w T e expect to work overtime in assisting men select appropriate clothes for the holiday, and for many days to come. Perhaps you have’nt yet made your selection of Summer Clothes. Now Is The Time Whatever the price you want to pay, we are confident of our ability to fit and please you. Nobby Suits $12.50 to $25.00 You’ll want a ciassy light Nobby Summer weight Straw Hat. Easy Shirts Fitting, Exclusive braids and Beautiful effects in Summer liiteresung styles. Ail prices j Neckwear. The Myers-Dailey Go.

stories about public men, causing them to know what they are talking about when they accuse men of being 1 < “drunkards," and If he does that It may be worth the time and trouble and money. Similar stories, however, were printed In various papers like the Indianapolis News, New York World and others and the public can’t I just figure why the Injured one should , I dig out a little unknown paper In an almost unheard of Michigan town for ithe “example." DOINGS IN SOCIETY WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Wednesday. St. Vincent de Paul—Mrs. Herman Tettman. Thursday. Presbyterian Aid —Mrs. Samantha 1 Dorwin. | Thimble Club—Mrs. L. A. Holthouse. U. B. Social—Willis Magner home. Baptist Brotherhood—Ray Collins. Baptist Aid—Mrs. Harve Schroll. Evangelical Aid—Mrs. John Wagner. Friday. Queen Esthers—Misses L«ah and Veda Hensley. i Mr. and Mrs. Fred Geimer celebrated their third wedding anniversary in a pleasing way at the home of her mother, Mrs. Cornelius Eitlng, Mon'day evening. Progressive pedro and ! other games were played, and luncheon was served. A large number of the Christian church membership gave a surprise farewell Tuesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Weaver at their home on Fifth street before they left today for Lansing, Mich., for an indefinite stay, where they hope the climate will bene- > fit their health. The party gathered at ; the honfe of Mrs. Minnie Daniels on Sixt street and then went in a body to the Weaver home. The surprise was la very complete one as neither had an Inkling of the Intention of their friends. Music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. George C. Uteele, with piano and trap drums, and also by Miss Majrie Daniels and others of the party. The company took with them a supply of good things for a plcnlo supper that was had during the evening. The very best wishes, with hopes of a speedy recovery and return, were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Weaver.

Miss Ethel Smith of lAFontelne I was the guest of Miss Neva Brandy- < berry at dinner Monday evening and i over night 1 T 1 Although Monday was rather a dreary day, It did not dampen the spirits of the forty-five neighbors and ■friends of Mr. and Mrs, James Ross, who responded to Invitations to help them celebrate their twelfth wedding anniversary Monday evening. On arriving at the home the guests found it ablaze with jollity and good cheer. The home was tastefully decorated with bunting and flags. Small flags wer e fastened on curtains and draperies and in the center of the parlor hung a large white wedding bell. The evening was whiled away in conversation, contests and games. Beautiful prlxes were given to winners of Icontests and games. Mr. and Mrs. Ross received many beautiful pieces of linen and other presents. Assisted by Mrs. S. A. Moore and Mrs. J. Q. Reynolds, Mrs. Ross served a delicious two-course luncheon. A number of young men are arranging for a private dance to be given this evening at the Phi Delta Kappa hall. Twelve or fifteen couples have been Invited and a pleasant time is anticipated. Mrs. Cal Peterson and the Tri-Kap-pas were guests of Miss Madge Hite at a cozy little sewing party which she gave yesterday afternoon in compliment to her guest. Miss Fern DeLong. of Greentown. Baskets and vases of the great syringa blossoms added to the attractiveness of the home and after busying themselves with their needles and conversation, refreshments in two courses were provided. Mrs. Dale Moses will entertain the Trl-Kappas tomorrow afternoon, and Miss DeLong will also be a guest Miss Delight Rambo of Warsaw, inspector of the Tri-Kappas, who will be here thja week on her annual inspection tour, may also in time to be ’ guest at this social tthlr. The ”IX> Tour Best" class of the United Brethren Bunday school, taught by Mrs. John Hill bad a splendid meeting’ last evening with Mrs. John Klracofe. At this time Mrs George Simmers wss received as a n«w member. Mrs Ben Hoagland. preaideMftareaWed over ths business session, the hours ■were given over to time. In s contest tn which ten naTMfcs were giv-1 en to the forming of words from the 1 letters in th e class name, Misa Blanche j McCrory won the prize, which was a ■

pretty vase. Refreshments in two courses were served. The class colors, live green and old gold, were carried out prettily in the ribbons which tied the sandwiches Mrs. John Pottor will entertain the class In two weeks. O I — GERANIUMS FINALLY CAME. The Christian ladles, who were disappointed in receiving their shipment of geraniums from Fort Wayne earlier In the week, as announced, finally got them this morning and the same are selling well. The in the Morrison building. , MILLINERS TO CLOSE EARLY. After this week, the milliners announce they will close at 6 o’clock. O' LIBRARY TO BE CLOSED. The Decatur library will be closed all day Friday on account of Memorial day. o ——' C. H. Hayslip is able to be out again with the use of a cane, after being disabled by having his foot mashed, while at Columbus, Ohio. The injury was caused by the falling of a board on the member. He is employed by the Smith & Bell Lumber company. The rumor got about that he had an attack of the gout, but he wishes to have the matter set right ... o • BELGIAN STALLIONS. My horses wfU stand tbs season of 1911 at the old Weber barn, Decatur, Indiana. Capurtan—A handsome black, weighing 2000 pounds, Belgian, No. 45431, American, No. 3217, imported by Wolf Broa, of Wabash. Smart—A beautiful bay, weighing 1800, Belgian No. 15953, American, No. 1121. Imported by Frisinger * On. Both are well built, good movers and tba kind that get quality. Tbs fee foe the season Is 315.00 to Insure salt to stand and suck. Cars will be taken to preeant accidents, but we will not be sasponaible ehauld any oarnr. JACOB RAWLET, •■aa-wta owner. FOR SALE AT SACRIFICE PRICES. 9 rooms and bath, modern rwSdenoe. good bam, fuU lot. 4 blocks at aairt house. 9 room hocea, full lot. on Kanffiall street 8 room honae on Booto Tenth St, ■ good barn, full lot. T room house, good barn, plenty at fruit, full lot on Monroe street. We must cllee these out soon. HARVHY & LEONARD. NUIfCE. Stoney to toern at n and 6 per coni tetertet No '■'•raiuieofou. tSßtf ERWIN’S OFFICE. NOTICE. No delivery of mail will be made Iby the city or rural carriers Friday on account of Decoration day. The postl office will be open, however from 8 to 9. in the morning. W. A. LOWER, P. M ■■ - —-• ■ ■ NOTICE. There will be a special business meeting at the Baptist church this evening and the election es officers for the coming year will take place. A large attendance of the members is desired. REV BALL, Moderator. Wednesday Evening, May 28. Decatur Chapter, No. 112, R. A. M. Called Convocation. Work tn Past Master's degree. — ■ .< - FOR BA LB—Good log team, wagon and harness. Inquire of Perry Hunt, Wren, O. 123t6 — — Big coat and suit sale now on at Niblick & Co. Parties in need of a practcal nurse call ’phone 244. -l WANTED—To rent, a flv e to seven-1 room house within close proximity to gas office. Notify Mr. Mont, manager Indiana Lighting Co. 127tf WANTED—Salesman to work Decatur and surrounding country; salary and commission to the right party; must be able to furnish personal ■ bonds. Address Grand Union Tea Co., South Bend, Ind. 126t6 ® o I have 100 bbls, fresh Universal , Portland cement for saU at the new I Rlvarre school house, which I will sell at a law price in order to save haul-1 ing.—Will Christen, contractor. 127t61

j RADICAL REDUCTION n In our Coat and Suit [Depart- = = ment. We are selling everything j] ' ■ in our suit department at cost U this week. Come while the sei- pdM' -j ection is good and you will find II = just what you want and you will = II be surprised how cheap you can || s buy it. 1 = U THE BOSTON STORE O = DECATUR INDIANA =

DECATUR CIRCUIT. Church eervloe at Mt. Pleasant Bunday morning; Washington Bunday evening. Quarterly meeting at Washington June 1 at 9:30. Quarterly confereuee June 2. KARL THOMPSON, Paator. THE REX THEATER Three seperate reels consisting of a roaring comedy and two romantic stories, fill the program for tonight at the Rex. Don’t forget that our theater will be open Friday afternoon from 1:30 on. “Was She To Blame,” Rex, extraordinary film “Branded By His Brothers’ Crime” Froniter, Romantic “The Satchel Game.” Imp. Comedy 5c to all REX THEATER

pa l, ! i e:; t efw ■ q g . ■ g , r —— „ -DECORATION DAY-[ ; The day we do honor to Our SOLDIER Dead! I>et them never for a moment be forgotten! f In Commoration of Memorial Day ' THIS STORE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY ; Going away or staying at home if your wardrobe needs refreshing in any way we are at service |; ALL PRICES TO PLEASE YOU Splendid suits for occasion. Hats of all sorts in newest shapes, Exclusive neckwear, Handsome shirts, Hosiery I and any other toggery you need. —- 1 Vance And Hite IH.,

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