Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 68, Decatur, Adams County, 20 March 1907 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates. Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. at the postoffice in Decatur Indiana, as second class mail matter. X H? HELLER. Manager. THE BOOSTERS ARE BOOSTING. The Smoker last night was the best ever. The crowd was large, the enthusiasm great, and the lot sale assured. What more could one want. The sale was assured in the fact that the people will make it sure. The tone expressed by the assemblage of Decatur's pushers and business people, is of such calibre that it Is reliable. When they agree that something shall go, it will either go or a well developed hame strap will break in two in the middle. The appraisement sheet was displayed there for the first time. It was gone over carefully and discussed thoroughly. Not a complaint eminated from any one, and the unanimous verdict was passed that it was a most equitable adjustment of values, and showed thorough work by those upon whose shoulders this responsibility fell. Many of the values are less than anticipated by the people. This fact should greatly boom the sale on Tuesday. Farmers should sit up and take notice of this lot sale. There are many reasons why they should. First, the lots are a good real estate bargain, and will make an investment that will bring in a handsome return. Any one with a little cash will be standing in their own light, in passing up this sale. In the second place, any farmer living within a reasonable distance of this city, will be benefitted by making Decatur a good factory town. It

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will .ucrease farm values and better yet it will make a ready market for everything they have to sell. It assures them a sale at a good price anytime of the day or night, three hundred and sixty-five days in the year. The farmers should get in on this lot sale. Somebody in the next Republican national convention is going to arise at the “psychological moment” and shout “ Rah so Teddy!" and when the excitment dies down it will be found that Mr. Roosevelt is the nominee. The drift of sentiment and events all seems to indicate that in spite of his protests, the president will literally be forced into the acceptance of another nomination at the hands of the people. Unwillingly, the Republican leaders are coming to admit this. Mr. Roosevelt is of a different school of politics from most of the Republican leaders and neither his popularity nor the strong probability that he must be made the next nominee of the party appeals to them, but rather than have the party go out of power it is more than likely that within the next year they will have succumbed to the inevitable and will be taking their Roosevelt medicine with much show of enjoyment, even though they make faces after they’ve turned their backs. —Muncie Press. William J. Bryan and James M. Guffey, the Democratic boss of Pennsylvania, held a protracted conference at Pittsburg the latter part of last week. The papers say it lasted until three o’clock in the morning. That sounds a trifle fishy. Mr. Bryan is not in the habit of staying out of bed that time of night. Strange to relate, none ot the papers have so far undertaken to tell what Messrs. Bryan and Guffey discussed during this conference.— South Bend Times. NOTICE. Any good reputable person over 18 years and under 45 years of age, wishing to avail themselves of the opportunity under the charter of the camp of Modern Woodmen of America, the largest and most progressive and cheapest insurance order in the world, can do so this week, by applying to James Corsant. district deputy, at Anderson & Baker's restaurant. Court investigation. o WANTED —Stationary fireman at the Ft. Wayne & Springfield company’s pow-er house. Apply to W. H. Flededrjohann. 68-3 ts

A CHURCH SOCIAL The Christian Endeavors Have a Program AT AN EVENING PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Lord Entertain—Mrs. Linker's Birthday—Euterpean Society to Meet. The Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church will give a social at the church parlors on Friday evening at 7:30. The admission will be .ten cents. An interesting and ex-1 be ten cents. An excellent and Interesting program has been prepared and every one is cordially invited. The program is as follows: Piano solo, Marie Boknecht; vocal duet, Mary Erwin and Carl Atz; piano solo, Irene Schirmeyer; reading. Frances Dugan; song. Boys’ Quartette; piano duet, Margaret Hughes and Hilda Tudor; vocal solo, Florence Sprunger; reading, Faye Smith; piano solo, Jean Lutz; song, Girls’ Chorus. The Shakespeare Club are meeting with Mrs. W. H. Nachtrieb this afternoon. The ladies are planning for their final closing, which will be the 25th anniversary of the club, and will occur on the 23rd of April. Miss Lilah Lachot will entertain at an evening, tomorrow evening, at her home on West Monroe street. The members of the P. F. F. Club and their young men friends will be the guests. Mrs. Charles Dugan will entertain in a graceful manner, tomorrow evening at a six o'clock dinner, to a small company of ladies and men. Sixteen covers will be spread. Another six o’clock dinner was the one given by Mr. and Mrs. Enos Lord, in honor of Mrs. John Wolford. The guests were relatives. The Young Matrons’ Club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. T. M. Reid on Friday afternoon. Mr. Linker celebrated his 54th birthday anniversary, and Mrs. John Linker celebrated her 32nd birthday anniversary at the home of the former, eight miles west of the city. There was an elegant dinner served at high noon, and games occupied the afternoon’s program. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. George Erma, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Yager. Misses Lidy Bernicke, Laura Krutzman, Mesdames John Bower, Rude Davis, Charles Linker. Mr. and Mrs. Johns of Fort Wayne. The members of the Euterpean society will be the guests ot Mrs. J. C. Patterson at their regular meeting at > he rhome on Second street, on Thursday evening. There will be no meeting of the Euchre Club, tomorrow evening. The ladies who accepted Mrs. Deam’s invitation to spend the day with her at her beautiful home in Bluffton, were most delightfully entertained. After a sumptuous dinner the afternoon was taken up at the Presbyterian church with a musicale given by the Foltz Club. A Wagner program was rendered by members of the club. After a short sketch of the aims and ideals of this great composer, the pipe organ, piano and voice were used in giving some of his finest selections. Too much cannot be said in praise of all who carried through such a difficult programme with perfect ease and skill. The Taunhauser March played ensemble on the piano and organ deserves especial mention. After a very pleasant hour spent in meeting and greeting the ladies of Bluffton, Mrs. Deam served a fine luncheon at five o’clock. PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at his residence, two miles north of Steele, and two and three-fourths miles southwcti of Pleasant Mills, at 10 o'clock a m.. on Thursday, March 21. 1907, the following property: Four head of horses —One gray horse, 10 years old; two-year-old roan mare; 1 black geldig, one bay gelding. Two Head of Cattle —One cow will be fresh in March; one in May. Nine Head of Hogs—Two brood sows one will farrow soon; one in June; seven shoats. Implements, Etc. —One two-horse farm wagon; one two-horse cultivator; one breaking plow; binder, corn cultivator Deering mower, riding cultivator, walking cultivator, breaking plow, spike tooth harrow, three tons hay. Many other articles too numerous to mention. Terms —All sums of $5 and under, cash in hand; on sums over that an; >unt, a credit of 9 months will be glv a, purchaser giving bankable note. F >ur per cent off for cash. CYRUS LYON. 'John F uhler. Auctioneer.

A SPECIALTY SHOW SATURDAY Bright and Entertaining Performance Guaranteed. Harry Hasting s big attraction, the Black Crook, Jr., is booked to appear at Bosse’s opera house, Saturday, March 23. From reports, it would seem that the company is somewhat out of the ordinary rut, and is largely composed of pretty girls who have not only good looks to recommend them, but an abundance of talent. The comedians are said to be funny and clean in their methods. The music is bright and tuneful and contains the elements of popularity, while the scenery, costume, electrical effect and general ensemble leaves nothing to be desired. The opening portion of the bi»» Is a jolly trifle called “Oh, Whit a Night!” This will be followed by an olio of rare excellence, contributed by a number of specialty artists, whose nauies are a sure guarantee o r merit. DoVrTHELINE Went the Leaders in the Bowling League KLONDYKES WON TWO GAMES And Third One Was an Exciting Battle to the Very Finish—Games All Good Ones. I STANDING. Played. Won. Lost. Pct. Postoffice 52 38 14 .730 Elks 32 17 15 .531 Klondykes 54 28 26 .518 K. of C 57 25 32 .439 Palace 41 18 23 .439 The Klondykes did the unexpected again last evening, when they took the Postoffice team down the line for two games out of their series of three, thereby reducing the lead of the later and increasing their own per cent In fact, the Klondykers should have won all three games and only lost the last owing to one member of the team falling down. The games were all well played and showed the teams to be evenly matched. The Klondykes are certainly entitled to a chromo for their work, as they seem to be the only team that has the Postoffice lads buncoed. We only trust that some of the other teams will spruce up and repeat the dose. The Elks and Postoffice teams will battle it out tonight. The scores: POSTOFFICE Frisinger 115 161 188 155 Vaughn 167 163 158 163 Foreman 123 139 143 138 Schafer 167 164 191 174 Peterson 213 156 171 180 Totals 785 783 851 KLONDYKES. Klein 158 147 175 160 Lankenau 194 178 169 180 Bell 145 190 155 163 Christen 133 154 195 160 Peterson 165 211 129 168 Totals 795 880 823 REV. LANDIS IS ELOQUENT Delivers Another Powerful Sermon at Baptist Church. The Baptist church was well attended last night, to hear Rev. Landis discuss the Reality of Sin. In a masterly manner he handled his subject, and convinced all present that the man who has not Christ in his heart is a sinner in the sight of God. He used illustrations that were convinc ing and proved that man must have the assistance cf the Master to enable him to live the human life. The solo was enjoyed by those present. Bro. Landis has an excellent voice, and will use it while In Decatur. Tonight he will sing. Face to Face, and we are sure that this part ot the service is well worth a little sacrifice on the part of men, that they might hear Bro. Landis. Tonight he will discuss Sin's Administration. This is a subject that will fit into the life of our business men and we extend them a very cordial invitation to meet with us. The choir will meet after the service, Friday evening. It is very important that every singer be present at this time. The afternoon meetings should be well attended by the members of the church. The public is invited to these meetings also. Meet with us friends. We need you. You need us. and we all need God. The Ladies’ Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Yager of South Second street, Thursday afternoon. Will all the ladies be present at this meeting* Important business to be transacted o Millinery opening Thursday afternoon. Friday and Saturday. You are Invited to attend. Mrs. Fetzer. 18 —

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AFFIDAVIT FORGED Hummel Turned a Very Smooth Trick SECURING EVELYN'S SIGNATURE . . — She Will Deny the Statements That Beat Her and Expert Will Say Paper is a Forgery. New York, March 2'). —Dr. Alton McLain Hamilton was the first witness called by Delmas in the Thaw trial today. There was a rumor today that David N. Carvalel, the handwriting expert, who has been in” court for Harry Thaw ever since the' trial opened, will take the stand to t>rove that the Evelyn Thaw-Abe Hummel affidavit is a forgery. It will be shown, so It is said, that through cfever juggling by Hummel, the tricky Jew lawyer, that Evelyn’s signature- got on to the photographic plate. It- Is also reported that Evelyn will swear that it Is not her signature as signed to the alleged affidavit Jerome Interrupted the trial today with a request that the court execute Inquiry Into Thaw’s mental condition for the court's own guidance. The jury was excused until Friday morning. Hartridge, one of Thaw’s attorneys said: "Thia means a victory for the defense, the case Is over.” Dan Reilly, another attorney for the defense, grinned broadly and said: "You can read the answer in my face.” o A young man In a Missouri town encouraged the undertakers some by standing on his bead for 20 minutes for a wager. However, It cannot be said that a man who can see no better use of his head than to stand on It Is much of a loss to the aggregated brain power of the community. , FOR RENT —Four furnished rooms for rent, with board. Inquire of Mrs. Ida WhltrlghL LOST — Jk silver watch with name on the back. Finder return to W. R. Smith, R. R. 9, or to this office. 66— o— LOST —Scotch collie female dog. Yellow and white in color. Finder return to Daniel Campbell. 210 Fifth street and receive reward.

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