Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 103, Decatur, Adams County, 26 April 1907 — Page 3

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F. B. Tague’s Shoe Store

♦++4 , +++ + + + + + + + WEATHER. Fair tonight and Saturday; rising temperature Saturday. ++4*+++++ 4* + + + + + FORT 'f AYNE & 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

Chris Yoder, of Berne, was attending the horse sale today. D. Wells, of Geneva, was a business caller to our city today. Mike McGriff, of Geneva, 'was a business caller to our city today. Wigg Briggs, of Geneva, was a business caller to our city today. Harry Cutting, of Bluffton, was a business caller to our city today. Will McKean rturned to his home at Kalamazoo. Mich., his morning after attending the funeral of his mother. George E. McKean returned to Granit City, ill., this morning, having been called home owing to the death of his mother. The school board was visiting the different schools in the city yesterday and day before, and they say the schools are in excellent condition. • The Misses Edna Crawford. Letta Long and Nettie Smith will go to Ft. Wayne tonight to see the show ‘The Lion and the Mouse," at the Majestic. The interurban people last evening brought in with them in connection wi b their own car, one belonging to the Wabash Valley Traction Co.,which was sent here for the special use of Rev. John C. White, in which he will store his household goods and effects for shipment to Logansport, his new charge. The move on Rev. White's part is a one, as the goods will be afforded better care in shipment this way 'han by the steam roads.

Charlie Voslewede The Shoe Seller

You. prove vour intelligence when you ipick a> WalkOver Shoe. Because you well know when the man stamps the price on the bottom of the shoe he means for you to get that much wear out of them.

James Waggoner made a business trip to Ft. Wayne this morning. David Gottschalk, of Bluffton, was in our city today attending the horse sale. A number of horsemen from Winchester were attending the horse sale today. Mrs. C. B. Smith, of Second street went to Decatur Thursday afternoon for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Hammell. —Portland Review. Miss Bess Parker left today for Washington, D. C., and after a few days in that city she will go to Jamestown, Virginia, where the people of that city will celebrate the 300th anniversary of their town. Mrs. M. E. Babcock and child of Decatur, who visited one week with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Cross, of north Pleasant street, went to Monroe Thursday to remain over Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hendricks. —Portland Review. The funeral of Mrs. Charles Draper was held this afternoon at two o’clcok at the Evangelical church, Rev. A. B. Haist officiating, and alarge crowd being present to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. Intermeht was made in the Salem cemetery. The floral offering was beautiful and profuse. Judge R. K. Erwin returned last evening to Decatur after presiding at the tjial of Homer Smith, in this city. The judge stated that as yet he had not gone to Richmond to investigate the mental condition of John Terrell bull he stated that as soon as he had an opportunity, he would do so. In the meantime, he is of the opinion that Terrell is in good hands and keeping and says that from the reports he has received he is still Insane. If his investigation should show that he is insane, the judge will not make any order that will change conditions in the least.—Bluffton Banner. Detective Harrod, of Ft. Wayne,was in our city last evening looking for three young boys who ran away from home, and whom he desires very much to locate. The detective, however, was just: twenty-four hours late as the boys had been here and left again, reliable information being given that they had gone to Lima, O. Detective Harrod would not give much information concerning his business, but it was learned that one of the boys was under suspicion of robbery, and while in this city was seen to flash a pretty fair sized roll for a boy. Detective

| Harrod left for Lima last night.

White Canvass Oxfords Have begun to move. Come here tomorrow and see the longest line of Gibson Ties and Pumps from 75c to $1.75

Geo. Knizle made a business trip to Berne today. Jacob Drake made a business trip to Berne today. John Schug returned today from his regular business trip. Ross S one, of Muncie, was a business caller to our city today. J. Wintregg, of Berne, was a business caller to our city today. Andrew Edginton arrived today from Ft. Wayne and is the guest of friends. Dr. Blackman, of Bluffton, was in the city today looking after business affairs. John Weber, Sr., of Ft. Wayne, was in our city today attending the horse sale. Mrs. John Hey, of Williams, passed through our city this morning enroute to Preble. Mrs. Ed France, of Pleasant Mills is in our city the guest of her mother, Mrs. Yager. Charles Phillips returned today from Sidney, 0., where he attended the wedding of a friend. Mrs. Adams rjurned to her home at Geneva today after making a pleasant visit here with relatives. Mrs. Sam Acker returned to her home at Gneva today. While here she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. I. Acker. Mrs. Ella Whaling and daughter, of Waterloo, arrived in the city today and will make a short visit with Mrs. Earl Peters. Bob Gregory left this afternoon for Clear Lake, Ind., where he will open his tourist camp for the season on May Ist. Father George of this city and Father Schmitz, of Auburn, went to Hessel Castle .this morning to spend the day with Father Bensinger. A number of local people will go to Ft. Wayne this evening to attend the production of the “Lion and the Mouse” at the Majestic. This show is reported as being the best on the road. Babcock and Ward is the name of a new real estate firm that opened their doors for business yesterday and will, if possible, endeavor to get their share of the business in this territory. The firm is an experienced one and also a reliable one and we predict that they do their share of the business. Their quarters will be in the Miebers building. An excnange tells of a newspaper reporter who interviewed thirty successful business men and found that all of them when boys had been governed strictly and frequently thrashed. He also interviewed thirty loafers and learned that twentyseven of them had been '‘mamma's darling,” and the other three had been reared by their grandmothers.

The wedding of Lawrence Koenneman and Miss Lizzie Berning will be held Sunday afternoon at the St. Johns church, Rev. Jaus officiating. A large number of guests have been invited and the event will be celebrated in an appropriate manner. The young people are both well known in our city and are popular among their associates in the community in which they reside. The physicians of Wabash have decided on a novel experiment to purchase the bankrupt stock of drugs formerly ownd by W. R. Fowler, and conduct the business on the co-operl ative plan. The shares of stock will be scattered among the physicians in the lounty, and all prescription business will be turned »hat way. Physicians say that they will not handle patent medicines nor compete with other druggists in the general trade. The money has been provided for the experiment, and the purchase will be made at once. A Chicago girl said the other day in an address before a girls' club: "I advise all of you to be new women. I urge you to pay no heed to the gibes about new women that are continually being uttered by men It isn’t a fine type of man that gibes at the new woman. You know the story of the man in the county jail? ‘What brought you here, my poor fellow?’ a missionary asked. ‘I married a new woman, sir.’ the prisoner groaned. ‘Aha!’ said the missionary. ‘And she was so domineering and extravagant that it drove you to desperate courses, eh?’ ‘No,’ said the prisoner. ‘The old woman turned up.’ ” The pure food law will be far-reach-ing in its effects if it is rigidly enforced. At this season of the year and during the summer months there i are many bad eggs put upon the market and sold to confiding customers. Heretofore grocers have never "candled” the eggs they bought to test their soundness and consequently have borne considerable loss for bad eggs. It is thought that under the new law not only will the farmer who sells the eggs be compelled to give all good eggs, but likewise the grocer must know that he delivers good eggs to his customers. If the grocer is compelled to deliver good eggs he will be compelled to test all the eggs he buys.

Mrs. Doherty went to Ft. Wayne today to spend the day with friends. John C. Moran was attending to legal matters at Ft. Wayne today. Dallas Butler made a business trip to Ft. Wayne today. James Essick, of Poe, was a business caller to our city today. Clem Heiderman made a business trip to Ft. Wayne today. Mrs. Brown returned today from Ft. Wayne, where she was visiting with friends. Mrs. E. L. Carroll went to Ft. Wayne today to spend the day with friends. All members of the local order of Rebeccas are requested to be present at the lodge room Sunday morning at ten o’clock to attend the annual I. O. O. F, sermon at the Baptist church in a body. J. B. Stoneburner made a special advertising on his picture show tonight., when he will give pictures of Italy and Mt. Vesuvius, showing the recent eruption. He will have these pictures until Monday. Dick Burrell moved his newsstand from the Model Cigar store to the interurban station today. His new location is a most desirable one and after the interurban offices are moved to the new quarters is will greatly help his business. Deputy clerk Paul Baumgartner arrived home last evening from Alpine county, Michigan, where he was called a week ago on account of the very serious illness of his father, who suffered an attack of pneumonia. Although seventy-two years old he stood the severe a", tack of this usually fatal disease and is recovering. There will be a civil service examination at the Decatur P. 0. beginning tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. Six applications have been received by Mr. Everett, secretary of the board, and those that are lucky enough to get an eligible grade will be subject to appointment to any vacancy that may be made within one year from the date of the examination.

J. F. Fruchte, who is taking the school enumeration, informed us this morning that he was nearing the completion of his work and expected to finish up by tomorrow evening. The task is no small one and necessitates some hard work in securing an accurate list of all the school children who attend the public schools. A very appreciative audience greeted Prof. M. W. Cunningham, the well known elocutionist, in the Highland U. P. church Friday evening. The entertainment was given as a compliment to Prof. Cunningham by the Y. W. C. . U. as he leaves New Castle soon for the west. This was his farewell entertainment and a delightful program was given, each number being well chosen, and given a splendid reading. Among his best numbers were “The Raven,” which was received with much enthusiasm; a scene from "David Copperfield;" “The Humbleness of Uriah's Heep’s Character,” and “Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiar Pike.” —Highland Exchange. Prof. Cunningham will appear at the Baptist church this evening. o————— CARD OF THANKS. We desire in this manner to thank our many friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses shown us during the illness of our beloved wife and mother, especially do we desire to thank the Rebecca lodge and the W. R. C. lodge for the beautiful floral offerings presented. John W. McKean, and Sons. Accident Restored Voice. The fear of an accident was the means of restoring speech to a dumb man. Mr. J. Moore, of Gosport, England, had been dumb for four years when, on returning home one evening, his bicycle skidded. In his alarm he shouted and was so startled and surprised at hearing his voice that he called out again and again until he was convinced that his long-lost voice had come back to him. Plague of Ants Threatened. Any one who is acquainted with the Insect life of Florida will remember the übiquitous ant; and now comes the alarm sounded la the Entomological News, that several varieties of tropical ants have been discovered in Florida and Alabama, being recent introductions. One of these, which is an especially destructive pest, feeds on either vegetable or animal substances. Good from an Evil. In Australia, where the rabbit is a pest, there is an annual “round-up,” at which millions of the animals are slaughtered. The rabbits are utilized for their fur and meat, much of which is exported. During the year over 20,000,000 rabbits were sent to other countries frozen in the fur or in the form of canned meat. Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railroad. East. N 0.6. Com. Traveler, daily. 5:22 a.m. No. 2. Daily Mail, ex. Sun. .11:42 a. m. No. 4. Daily Express 7:00 p.m. No. 22. Local Freight 1:25 p.m. West. No. 1. Daily Mail, ex. Sun.. 5:53a.m. No. 3. Daily Express 10:37 a.m. No. 5. Com. Traveler, daily. 9:12 p.m. No. 23. Local Freight 10:37 a.m.

HAD MANY VISITORS President Busy with the Politicians HARRY NEW WAS A CALLER Refuses to Disclose the Subject, But Says His National Committee Will Net MetK Before December. Washington. April 25.—Frank H. Hitchcock, First Assistant Postmaster- General, is back from his trip to the South, where he went at the request of the President to look into the report th it the federal officeholders down there are flirting with presidential booms that have not been "O. K.d” by the chief executive. I? was not intended that the public should know that the Assistant PostmasterGeneral was off on a political mission, but since the sac 1 has leak ed out, Mr. Hitchcock is en.irely frank in admitting that he went to look into political conditions. “The administration is very, very strong in the southern states,” he said. “I visited the big postoffices in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Os course I talked with the Republican leaders. The sentiment I found is all for Roosevelt. The opinion is unanimous. There is nothing but administration talk.” “How about the sentiment for Secretary Taft?” he was asked. Mr. Hitchcock plainly did not want to talk about the Taft boom in the South. He would not discuss this phase of the situation. Harry S. New, acting chairman of the Republican national committee, was with the president more than an hour today. On leaving the White House he said that he had an interesting talk with the president, but could not speak of what the conversation was about. Mr. New said there would be no meeting of the Republican national committee until next December, when it will meet here to fix a time and place for the next national convention. Three cities have made formal application for the convention — St. Louis. Kansas City and Seattle. Chicago has given formal notice that later it will ask for the convention. Mr. and Mrs. New will go down the river to the exposition this evening. Senator Penrose, of Pennsylvania, whose name has been freely mentioned in connection with the giving away at a dinner of the details of the alleged conspiracy against President Roosevelt, was one of the early visitors at the White House today, reaching there before 10 o’clock. This is Senator Penrose’s first visit to the White House since the publication of the story which he denied a day or two afterward.

While Senator Penrose was at the executive offices, Senator Jonathan Bourne, of Oregon, came in. He went directly to Secretary Loeb’s office. Senator Bourne, it has been commonly reported, was the host at the dinner at which the details of the so-called conspiracy against the president was said to have been given out. Senator Bourne saw the president after Mr. Penrose had left. He declared, however, that there had not been any conference between the president, Senator Penrose and himself, and trat he had not seen Senator Penrose during his visit to the Write House. Representative Burton, of Ohio, who accompanied Secretary Taft on his recent trip to the Panama canal and the West Indies, talked wi'.h the president for some time today. Mr. Burton said that it concerned the Inland Waterways Commission, of which he is chairman, and scouted the suggestion that politics was considered. — An exchange says: “What do you think of an artist who painted cobwebs on a ceiling so truthfully that the hired girl wore herself into an attack of nrvous prostration trying to sweep them down? This caused an editor with some experience along this line to remark that there mighthave been such an artist, but there never was such a hired girl. The Albion (Mich.) Recorder says a fellow tells that he went to Marshall (Mich.) since that town went dry and was unable to get a drink. He asked a citizen who said: “The only place to get a drink is at the drug store.” He went to the drug store, but the druggist! said he could only sell it in case of snake bite. “Where can I find a snake?” the 1 fellow inquired. The druggist said a fellow kept one on the next street. He went over and saw the man. “I can’t do anything for you,” said the owner of She snake, “I’m sold up to 400 bites ahead now.”

Real Estate Bargains. If you want to buy a farm or city pro>eity, come in and see us. he 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 54800. 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 Burns’ Harness Store Trade in Your Inferior Separators Many users who would like to change their inferior machines of various kinds for a new DE LAVAL CREAM SEPARATOR do not understand that while such second-hand machines have no salable value the De Laval Company makes very fair “trade” allowances for them, just to get them out of the way and by means of this practical illustration of the difference between good and poor separators stop the sale of others like them in the neighborhiid. Nobody is injured by the re-sale of these old machines as they are simply "scrapped” at their old metal value. Then there are many thousands of DE LAVAL users who should know that they may exchange their out-of-date machines of ten to twenty years ago for the very much improved and larger capacity ones of today. These old machines are refinished and sold over again to those who do not think they can afford the price of new ones. Write in a description of your old machine—name, size, serial number, and date purchased. Schafer Hardware Co.

Mr. S. L Bower, of Wayne, W. Va., writes: “I was a sufferer from kidney disease, so that at times I could not get out of bed, and when I did I could not stand straight. I took Foley’s Kidney Cure. One dollar bottle and part of the second cured me entirely.” Foley’s Kidney Cure works wonders where others are total failures. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

REAL ESTATE Farms and City Property to sell and buy. Call and see my list. Here are a few of our bargains :

95 acres, good buildings, and good land, close to town and good market. Price, $65.00 per acre. 93 acres, good buildings, good land, 2% miles of good town. Price, $65.00 per acre. 160 acres, good buildings, good land, nice bunch of timber, five miles of Decatur. Price. $70.00 per acre. ! 40 acres, good buildings, good land. ' close to Monroe, for $35.00 if sold ■ soon. 80 acres, good buildings, 4 miles of J Decatur. Price, $52.00. And many other properties in all part: and North Dakota and Michigan. Call wede’s shoe store.

I. L BABCOCK, Decatur, Ind. OXFORDS

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J. H. Vqglewede & Son Opp. Court House

- "8 FOR SALE—A 9-room house on Fort Wayne interurban line, with furnace, hot and cold water, soft in bath. i Address 2221 S. Calhoun, Ft. Wayne, Ind. 98-6 t WOOD FOR SALE—Split hickory wood at the Whipstock factory. A. N. York. Phone 502 83—

60 acres, good buildings, 3% miles of Decatur, $3500, and lots and city property for sale; house, lot and half for SI7OO. House on Fourth street for $2200. House on Fifth street, SI2OO. House on Seventh street, SBSO. House on Adams street. SBSO. . House on First street, SIOOO. ' House on Third street, $2300. House Mercer avenue, fine shape, all modern imnrovements. Price, $4900. i House on Monroe street, close in for S2IOO. ts of Decatur, and have land in South and see. Office over Charley Vogle-

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