Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 96, Decatur, Adams County, 18 April 1907 — Page 3

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neat. Certainly we thought so. Our Walk-over Shoes have pleasing impressions on the minds of all who wear them and no bad impressions on their feet. Our footwear has stood the test of time and come out victorious. Can’t we shoe you? F. B. Tague’s Shoe Store

WEATHER. Partly cloudy, with showers in south and central portion. + + 4 , + + + + + s ,, i , * + + + FORI JAYNE & S. GFIELD RY. In Effect February 1, 1907. Decatur —North Ft. Wayne—South 6:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 noon 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. GET WEDDED TO THE MODEL WITHOUT A MATE W. H LINDSLEY

Henry Colerick, of Ft. Wayne, was attending to legal matters in our city today. Mrs. Elijah Walters went to Ft. Wayne this morning to spend a fewdays with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rinehart went to Ft. Wayne this morning to spend the day with friends. Ed Phillips returned this morning from Wabash, where he was attending the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Barrington. The remains or uyrus Ray were taken to Monroe at noon today where the funeral services were conducted at two-thirty o'clock at the M. E. church. Interment was made in the Chapel cemetery. Warsaw is attempting to raise a fund of $20,000 to be used in securing new manufacturing concerns, and is seeking to get it by two hundred subscriptions of SIOO each. Already about SIB,OOO has been raised in this manner. Tom Miller, of Bluffton, was in our city last evening greeting old friends and while here took occasion to say that he was now a red hot Bluffton base ball fan and fully expected to see Decatur defeated by Bluffton upon several occasions this summer. Tom is a good ball fan. as we know this by experience but we hate to inform him that he will be doomed to disappointment, because after Decatur plays Bluffton one game they will be ready to disband and close the season. Past experience has also taught us this.

Charlie Voslewede The Shoe Seller

You Prefer Good Shoes To shoes that merely look good. But you want shoes that have style, tit well and look

C. F. True went to Winona this morning to spend the day with his son. Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Dean a nine pound boy. Both mother and babe doing well. Charles Phillips has accepted a poi sition with the Baker and Anderson Irestaurant as clerk. Rev. Charles Dougherty and family, who have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Beers since conference, returned to their home in Hoagland today. Miss Mamie Beers accompanied them. They will immediately move to Orland, where Rev. Dougherty was sent by the conference. —Bluffton News. The funeral of Anna C. Rumschlag was held this morning at eight-thirty o'clocn at the St. Marys Catholic church Father Wilken officiating and a large crowd being present to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. Interment was made in the St. Joseph cemetery. The floral offering was beautiful and profuse. President ttvans stated this morning that he expected the plat of the new addition to the city to be ready by the latter part of the week and stated that the drawing would likely occur some time during the week. A meeting will be called for the purpose of arranging for the drawing and at this meeting the date will be set. — Bluffton Banner. Judge R. K. Erwin returned to Decatur yesterday evening after having acted upon a number of matters in the ' local court as special judge. The judge is rather of the opinion that Bluffton should not have hired Big • Tom Railing but he thinks they will ■ be able to get together an aggrega- [ tion that will win a game or two, any- . how. -Bluffton Banner. ■ Jesse N. Kelsey is publishing notice of his intentions to apply to the county L commissioners at Albion for a license to open a saloon on Lake Front drive ’ | in the plat of Spring Beach at Rome . | City. This location is in close prox- .! imity to a number of the summer cot- . | tages at Sylvan Lake and It is probable that cottage owners will inaugurate a lively fight against the granting of the license, ’; The Keller Incubator Co. received ,I an order for one of their celebrated , incubators from Hanover, Germany. J A previous order came from London, j England. Since their re-incorpora- . tion they have greatly extended their , business and at present the outlook ;is rosy. Their new place of business .! is being stocked with machines, but I if the present rate of orders continue, 1 1 they will have to increase their out- | put.

Communion Shoes The boys and girls say that our line of shoes are the neatest they have seen’ We have boys patent leather in button and lace, also Oxfords. Girls have an endless variety to select from. We have white canvass and white poplin Oxfords in lace, blueher, button and pumps. ®lain and tips. Come to the store of quality.

Ben Waggoner made a business trip to Monroe today. Fred Eichenberger made a business trip to Berne today. Mrs. W. H. Graham, of Monroe, was shopping in our city today. Miss Chloe Watson returned to Berne today. While here she was the guest of friends. Ex-Auditor Smith, of Allen county, who is now making his home at Hoagland was a business caller to our city today. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Vail returned this morning from Cardwell, Mo, where they spent several weeks looking after matters pertaining to the Decatur Egg Case Co. Mrs. Ed Luttman, Mrs. Henry Koenneman, Mrs. Henry Lankenau, Mrs. Chris Bochnect, Mrs. Will Zwick, and Mrs. Fred Scheiman went to the home of Mrs. Louis Koenneman, who resides north of ’this city to spend the day. The ladles left fully expecting to have a delightful time. A deal was made last week whereby Charlie Voglewede purchased the Lenhart property on Monroe street. The purchase price was five thousand dollars and according to the terms of the contract he was to acquire possession immediately. The house is of modern structure and will make a nice home for Mr. and Mrs. Voglewede, as it is in a most desiable location.

The pure food law is the cause of no little worry on the part of the millers, as it is said they will be put to no little expense to observe it. A state tax for each and every hundred pounds or fraction thereof will be exacted. A shipping tag must also be placed on each sack showing the food quality of the product, the brand, etc., which must be examined by the state chemist ever so often. Fifty dollars for the first offense and one hundred dollars for the following is the penalty for non-compliance with the law. WASj DISAPPOINTED lowan Criticises President’s Address IT IS A BURNING QUESTION Friends of Taft Want Him in Ohio— Certificates Now Issued to Aliens. Washington, April 18. —The president read to former Governor William Larrabee, of lowa, today the speech he expects to deliver at Indianapolis on Memorial day. The lowan was asked to criticize that part of the speech dealing with the railroad situation. From friends of the former governor to whom he talked after the conference with the president it is learned that he expressed disappointment because the speech does not favor a federal physical valuation of railroads at this time. He also disagreed with the president on the suggestion that there is danger of states going too far in the regulation of the railroads. “I defy any person to point out a single act of any legislature this year which has done actual harm to the railroads,” said Mr. Lari'abee. On all other points involved in the regulation of railroads the lowan says he agrees with the president. Some of the chief executive's friends have pointed out to him that he might well forego a discussion of the railroad problems on Memorial day,but his mind apparently is set on talking about the railroads in his Indianapolis speech. Washington, April 18. —The burning question among politicians here is whether Secretary Taft will abandon his trip to Hawaii and the Philippines scheduled for the late summer and fall and put in the time he has intended to devote to that trip to a campaign in Ohio. It is known that his political managers communicated with him while he was in Cuba and again at Porto Rico on the subject without getting any satisfactory answer from him. They want him to abandon his traveling plans and get into the presidential race full armored. His reticence leads them to suspect that he will, on his return to this country, announce that he intends to keep his engagement to be present at the opening of the first Philippine assembly. Washington, April 18. —As a result of a number of conferences between officials of the department of commerce and labor and the department of justice a plan has ben devised for obtaining proper examination of aliens before certificates of naturalization are issued to them. It looked at one time as though the good features of the new naturalization law would be wholly neutralized by the failure of congress to .provide funds to enable the government to find out whether or not applicants for citizenship were entitled to naturalization certificates.

TO TEST THE LAW Suit Filed Against Two Cent Fare Law PLAINTIFF IS ANNA M. BOYLE It is Thought That Several Railroads are Connected With this Test Case. A bill of complaint questioning the constitutionality of the 2-cent railroad fare enacted by the last General Assembly of Indiana, has been filed in the federal court in this city by Anna M. Boyle, of Jefferson county, Kentucky, a holder of bonds and stocks of the Louisville, New Albany & Corydon Railroad Company. The defendants named in the bill of complaint are Union B. Hunt, Charles B. McAdams and William J. Wood, constituting the railroad commission of the state of Indiana; James Bingham, Attorney-General for the state of Indiana; J. W. Ewing, prosecuting attorney for the Third judicial circuit of the state of Indiana, and the Louisville, New Albany & Corydon Railroad Company. Though confirmation is lacking, reason exists for thinking that the Southern railroad is back of the suit. The Louisville, New Albany & Corvdon is a short stone-carrying road, operated between Corydon and Corydon Junction, where connection is made with the St. Louis division of the Southern, running from Lexington, Ky., to St. Louis. For the eightmile ride from Corydon to Corydon Junction, a single fare of thirty-five cents is charged, so the 2-cent law compels the company to cut its rates more than half. It is recalled by a local passenger official that a representative of the Louisville & Nashville railroad, stated in Indianapolis recently that his company and the Southern and the Queen & Crescent had decided to join in testing the Indiana 3-cent law. In view of this it is thought that the present suit may be backed by these roads. CHANGE TIME HONORED CUSTOM Judge Sturgis Gave Instructions to His Grand Jury. In his charge to the grand jury yesterday Judge Sturgis did not admonish them, according to the time honored custom to pay particular attention to the violations of the liquor statutes and hint strongly that there was gambling going on in certain places. On the contrary he told the six men to pay little attention to trivial matters as they could best be looked after by the justice courts and as long as they did their duty there was no use saddling a big expense on the people by bringing petty cases into circuit court. "If you find that the lower courts and officials are not doing their duty in these small matters then it will be your duty to look after these offenses and also the officers who overlook them.” —Bluffton News.

DIED AT ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL Operation on Mrs. Vandewater Proved Fatal. Mrs. Nicholas Vandewater of this city died yesterday afternoon at the St. Joseph hospital in Ft. Wayne, death being due to an operation performed several days ago. For some time Mrs. Vandewater had been ailing and upon advice from her physicians consented to an operation and was taken to Ft. Wayne Tuesday at noon and on Wednesday morning the operation was had, death resulting in a few hours after. Mrs. Vandewater made her home in the north part of the city and had resided here for some time, having removed to this city from Huntington. The funeral services will be conducted in Ft. Wayne, where internfent will be made. oHoward Ruhl, who holds an important position at the plant of the Decatur Furniture Company, has rented the William Myers house on south Third street. Mr. Fanning, who previously occupied the house, has moved to Quincy, Illinois. Rev. M. A. Harlan, who has been pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Auburn and who has just been transferred to Warren, will take the business management of the enterprise under which it is hoped to establish a home for orphans and the aged at that place. Benevolent citidens of Warren offer a gift of $50,000 to the work conditioned upon the conference raising an additional $50,000 for the same purpose.

AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING A very enthusiastic meeting was held last night in the K. of P. hall by ex-members of company No. 70 U. R. K. P. for the purpose of re-organ-izing the company. A temporary re-: organization was affected, electing Mr. Orval liarruff chairman and Mr. Walter B. John on, secretary. Suggestions along t ie line of reorgalnlzation e;e made. Judging from ; the ain-unt of interest shown, there J will be little doubt cf reorganizing the company that will give a new impetus to the X. of P. lodge in Decatur as well as be a credit to the community. Brothers, now is the time to show your loyalty to your order. You will find the best subordinate lodges and the strongest workers or .hose lodges where a live U. R. K. P. company is in existence. Brothers, do we need this influence in our lodge? Your answer will be for or against this organization as may be indicatd by your willingness to help complete the reorganization next Wednesday night in Castle Hall. Come id help the good work along. All members of the lodge invited. o OLIVE LODGE NO. 86, D. OF R. | Decatur, Ind., April 12, 1907. We, the committee appointed to draft resolutions of respect to our departed sister, Josephine Brushwiller, whose death occurred April 3, 1907, would respectfully submit the following: Whereas, It has pleased God in his all wise mysterious Providence to call from us to His realm above, the spirit of our sister, and while we bow in humble submission to the Divine will, it is but fitting that we bear testimony to her good qualities and express in this manner our deep sorrow, and while we mourn her untimely decease, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her sorrow stricken husband and children for to them it is an irreparable loss. May they be sustained by Him who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb, to whose infinite mercy, in this their bereavement, we tenderly commend this their time of sorrow and commend them to the infinite love and mercy of God. Resolved, That our charter be draped in mourning for thirty days and these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this lodge, and a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of our deceased sister and also be published in our city papers. MARY E. ARTMAN, SARAH E. VENIS, NELLE E. WINNES, Committee. o The lovers of base ball will have an opportunity to witness first class diamond work in this section of the country during 1907. From appearances the neighboring towns are preparing to surprise their opponents when the season opens. Bluffton will be represented with its usual good team; Ralph Behring who was captain of the Lebanon team last year, will manage and captain the Decatur team this year, and Wolf, Portland’s catcher of last year, will captain Dunkirk. Hartford City is getting her players together now and promises a strong aggregation. Richmond promises to have one of the strongest teams in the state. —Portland Com-mercial-Review. Still Have an Outlook. A fashion writer announces that tiaras will be worn by ladies in the theaters next season. Well, even when general prosperity prevails, few ladies are likely to be able to afford tiaras that will seriously obstruct the view from behind them. Cure for Nervous Disease. A Berne doctor has discovered that tea made with melted snow is a cure for nervous disease. The doctor declares that he has cured people with this elixir when all other remedies have failed. He melts the snow over a elow fire, and then boils the water. Advance of Civilization. Sixty years ago there were 150,000 children at school in India. Now there are over 4,000,000. o— — EGGS FOR SALE— Settings from White Brahmas, high scoring hens. My birds took first prizes at the De catur Poultry show. Price 75 cents per setting. Michael Miller, Monroe, R. R. No. 1. 54-*2mo. -o TAKE NOTICE. All persons who have signed waiver |in Elm street sewer and branches must pay all delinquent installments of their assessment on or before May Ist or foreclosure proceedings will be commenced to enforce such payment. W. J. Archbold, city treasurer. 96-6 t For catarrh, let me send yon free, just to prove merit, atria size box cf Dr. Shoop's Catarrh Remedy. 1 is a snow white, creamy, heal ng, antiseptic balm that ghes iustsnt "lief to catarrh of the nose and throat. Make the free test and see. Address Dr. Shoop, Racine, Wis. Larg > jars, aO cents. Sold by W. H, NACIITRIEB.

Out They (io! 1 Mot J's the Spot! Just been named the County Seat of Hettinger County, North Dakota. This is your opportunity if you are looking for a Business Opening. Wanted at once at Mott, a 3C-room Hotel, a restaurant, a bakery. Are you looking for a chance to pull down the persimmons? Come to Mott. Ycu’ll like the town. Uneeda town like Mott to grow up with. COME! For facts see WM. H. BROWN & CO. 205 Tacoma Bldg., Chicago, Ills., or Richardton, Norlh Dakota, or L. E. Watson, Disk Manager DECATUR, INDIANA

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One of the best new additions to the city. Some fine lots yet on sale, at very reasonable prices. The following properties have just been listed, by ihe Snow Agtncy, and are a fine bunch of bargains. Call or write for our large list of farms and other city property. No charge for advertising property if It ft (*n the market for the time listed. Snow Agency. Flione 230. Deccitnr, Ind.

1 625 —Is a five room cottage on a public street, hear the traction line in north Decatur. Has stable, coal house, city and cistern water. SBOO.OO. 2 614—1 s a neat six room story and a half residence on Harrison street in Geneva, stone walks, good garden, cistern, nice shade trees, etc. $850.00. 3 617 —Is a convenient five room cottage and grounds consisting of about four and a half lots, near Grant street. On water line, near electric arc light. Stable 16x32 feet, wagon shed, etc., cistern, chicken park, fruit trees, etc. $1200.00. 4 604 —Is a five room cottage on public street Has good stable, cellar, drove well and cistern. Plenty of fruit and property in good location. $1250. 5 615—1 s an eight room story and a half residence on sth street, city and cistern water, nice front porch, bay window, maple shade, brick walks, good location. $1350.00. 6 611 —Is a seven room story and a half residence, with cellar, stable, cistern, brick walks, maple shade, is near central Decatur on the stoned street. Good property at the price. $1350,00. 7 608 —Is a convenient seven room story and a half residence on a good street in northwest Decatur. Corner lot 63x145 feet, cement walks, stable, cistern, drove well, fruit, etc. $1400.00. 8 627—1 s a well built story and a half residence on Jefferson street. Cellar, cistern, drove well, plenty of fruit, cement and b*n k w !> . m*urai wood finhb, mo'-rp in con t ucti n. $2200.00. 9 612 —Is a substantial seven room house on Adams street near 4th street, long lot, large stable for five horses, drove well, cistern, summer kitchen, etc. About four squares from court house. $2500.00. 10 607 —Is a modern and convenient two story residence of ten rooms about four or five squares from the court house, on good street. Electric lights, gas, city and cistern water, quartered oak finishings. $2650.00.

Real Estate Bargains. If you want to buy a farm or city pro P eity, come in and see us. We have some bargains in farms in this county. Come in and see us before you buy. Also a full list of city property. Here are a few of our bargains: 100 acre farm 3% miles from city of Decatur with frame barn, five room house, good well and wind pump and other outbuildings for S4BOO. A bargain if sold soon. Terms easy. 160 acre farm, five miles from city of Decatur, with good house, fair barn, good outbuildings and about thirty acres of first class timber land at a bargain. We have lands in Michigan and also in the Southwest. For full information regarding tracts for sale, dates of excursions, etc., call and see us. The Northern Indiana Real Estate Co. Office Over Bums’ Hamess Store

I Am Building — IN — SCHEIMAN'S ADDITION

11 629—1 s one of the best located brick business buildings in the city. Is over twenty-four feet wide, on traction line, near the court house. Will be sold for what it is really worth on easy payments, if bought soon. 12 623 and 628 —Are two good and modern five room residences, natural wood finish, that are offered for sale without the lots on which they stand. These houses could not be built for near the money that we can sell them for If sold soon. 13 —We also have five other properties—6o6, 590, 532, 631 and 619, that are very desirable residences, two on solid stone foundations for $2000.00 and $2200.00, three on brick streets, one $2000.00, two two-stories, tolerably modern, at $2800.00 each. 14 630 —Is a well built five room esidence in northwest Decatur, on a good street and well located. Natural wood finish, modern windows, summer kitchen, good garden, maple shade, brick walks etc. $950.00. 15 588—Is a three-qaurter acre tract with good new six room house, summer kitchen, chicken house, cement fifty-barrel cistern, and good garden, on stoned road near Decatur. SIOOO.OO. 16 626 —Is a well located otie-acre tract on the stoned road near Decatur. Comfortable four room house, stable, chicken house, park, etc., some nice fruit trees, dug well, cistern, native shade trees, etc. $900.00. 17 622 —Is about an acre and a half of the finest kind of black land on the stoned road near Decatur. A comfortable six room house, drove well, cistern, good chicken house and shed stable. Plenty of fine bearing fruit trees. Price, if sold soon. $1250.00. 18 613—1 s a well located 30 acre tract of black sand loam land, on a proposed stone road. Is near school, and not far from railroad and market. Has about 280 rods of tile and several springs on the land. Is well fenced, $73.00 an acre. 19 609 —Is an Inexpensive 65-acre tract of black and yellow sand land along the St. Mary's river about three miles from Decatur. Is on a good public road, the located stoned road and proposed traction line. Some timber, inexpensive buildings, $62.00 an acre.