Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 112, Decatur, Adams County, 7 May 1907 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sun j day, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates. Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier 15.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per par, by mail $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made Known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur Indiana, as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. The Republican editors when they get together to pass resolutions complimenting their great men somehow forget Governor Hanly. Now that Tom Johnson has come out for free rides on the street cars, there is nothing left for Mr. Hearst to agitate, except the requirement that the conductor should pay the passengers a nickel apiece.—Portland Commercial-Review. The country's per capita consumption of sugar last year amounted to seventy-six pounds. Occasionally, however, one may run across a person who doesn’t act as if he had consumed that much sugar during his whole life. Senator Hemenway is going to stay in Washington indefinitely, the Indianapolis Star announces. Somehow, Hemenway is always finding an excuse for staying away from Boonville these days. That town is hardly lively enough for him since he became senator, with a private yacht at his disposal. Governor Hanly has decided to go to Atlantic City in quest of health. Indiana has a right to feel that her chief executive has placed a slight upon her Down at French Lipk there is an ideal health resort, where invalids can imbibe healing waters to their heart's content, and where convalescents do not lack for diversion. Really, what does Governor Hanly mean?—Fort Wayne News. The attorney general of Pennsylvania is preparing the necessary papers to bring suit against all the rascals that had a hand in robbing the state treasury of millions of dollars in furnishing the new capitol at Harrisburg. The rascality practiced in the various deals connected with this affair exceed in audacity anything ever before revealed to an amazed and dazed public. If the scoundrels who engineered these steals are not sent to the penitentiary, then justice may indeed be called a mockery. It appears, after all, that Mayor McClellan has not entered into a deal with Boss Murphy, of Tammany. The much-talked-of treaty of peace affords no comfort to Boss Murphy nor to any of his lieutenants. Mayor McClellan proudly maintains his honor and his dignity. He hasn't lowered his flag one particle, and he hasn't surrendered in the slightest degree to the political jobbers who have harassed, vexed and maligned him during the past six months. —South Bend Times.

FOR SALE —One Stanhope buggy, nearly as good as new. Will sell at bargain. W. H. Daniel, north 4th street. ’Phone 97. 109-6 t. Work on the new bank at Monroe is under headway and soon that flourishing little town may be able to boast of a place to deposit its surplus cash. The contractor, George Brewster, has instructions to push the construction as fast as possible, as the moneyed interests who are backing up this institution are anxious to get settled in their new quarters. The building is to be modem in every respect and will be a credit to the town of Monroe as an institution of this kind has been needed there for several years.

MET AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Sister and Brother Meet on Pennsylvania Train. A few nights ago there was an affecting scene in a coach on Pennsylvania train No. 0 shortly after it left Chicago, when a brother and sister who had not seen each other for twenty-five years came face to face. They were brakeman J. Frank Harding, of this city, and Mrs. Mary E. Jones, of Portland, Ore. Mrs. Jones was en route to Hanna, her old home, and happened to get aboard the train on which Frank was one of the brakemen. He assisted her and her companion to a seat and learning that they were going to his old home town, he looked at them more closely than he would under different circumstances and recognized his sister, though he had not seen her since he was a lad of sixteen. He did not make known his identity and when she asked him if he knew her brother, who was employed on the Pennsylvania road, he replied that he had a slight acquaintance with the man. but would not admit it in public because "he was not of much account.” Mrs. Jones looked up and instantly threw her arms around Frank, with the exclamation, "Oh. you are my brother.” Mrs. Jones is still here and will probably remain a week or two before returning to her home.—Ft. Wayne Sentinel. o A SURPRISE PARTY Given for Mrs. William Pennington A PLEASANT SOCIETY EVENT In Honor of Her Birthday Anniversary —Missionary Society Will Meet this Evening. By Pearl Burdg.

Mrs. Wm. Pennington of north Eleventh street was pleasantly surprised last evening when her friends and neighbors came In and reminded her of her 30th birthday anniversary. A delicious supper was served after which the evening was spent socially. At a late hour all departed, wishing Mrs. Pennington many more such happy events. Those who partook of this surprise were: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Emerine, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Reppert, Mr. and Mrs. Kuss, Mrs. Jesse Bremamann, Mrs. Geo. Hunt, Mrs. John Sprague, Mrs. Huldah Laughrey, Mrs. Curtis Johnson, Miss Jessie Bentz, Messrs. Orval Laughrey, Roy Bentz, Leon Hunt, Misses Josephine Pennington, Marie Johnson, Dolly Laughrey. The entertainment Friday and Saturday evening given by the young people’s society of St. Peter's Lutheran church, at Fuellings settlement, north of the city, was a great success. Every part of the program was carried out fine and brought forth applause. Prof. C. W. Hohnhaus, teacher at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran church drilled the young people and they may be proud of their teacher, as he has been doing excellent work the short time he has been there. Program: I —Song—Die Kochknenstlerin; II — Dialogue—An interrupted birthday party; III —Recitation —Rubenstein's Piano Playing; IV —Song—Juanita; V —Dialogue — Die saechsische Dorfschule; VI —Dialogue—Das Doctorexamen; VII —Duet —Zwei cshneidige Koechinen; VIII — Recitation—Das Taschentuch; IX —Dialogue—Das moderne Dienstmaedchen; X —The Glee Club of Hummingville. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Lewton are in receipt of a letter from Rev. and Mrs. J. C. White, in which they express their delight at their new home and people in Logansport. A reception in the church parlors is on the program for tomorrow evening. Miss Jessie McKean wtl entertain the ladies of the Pastime Club this evening at her home. A general good time is expected. The Young Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. church will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. Kate Butler on Market street. All are cordially invited to attend. PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will sell at public auction at 10 a. m , May 11, her household goods at her home on south Chestnut street, Decatur, Ind. 112-2 t. Amanda Amstutz. TEAM log tZTm to haul logs. Will pay $3 50 per day. Inquire at Whip Stock factory or of A. M. York, ’Phone No. 502. 109-3 t

INTERESTING STORY Mrs. Joy C. Darwin Tells of their Trip TO THEIR NEW WESTERN HOME Across the Continent —An Exciting Hour When Rev. Darwin Boarded the Wrong Train. Mrs. Joy C. Darwin writes her sister. Mrs. David Fortney, of rural route twelve, a very interesting letter of the trip to Shelton, Washington, where Rev. Darwin has accepted the pastorate in the M. E. church having given up his work as pastor of the Ft. Wayne church. They left Indiana on Monday, got out of Chicago that evening at 10:30 and awoke as the train was crossing the Mississippi at Burlington, lowa. Mrs. Darwin rescribes the scenery and trip in her own delightful manner. One incident occurred at Denver which she gives as follows: "Wednesday was our great day. At 9:30 we got into Denver. Joy got out to buy bread and lemons. Rushing back to take his train among many others, an oihciai put him on the wrong train. Our train started and no papa. Margaret began to cry, then Joyce chimed in. Mamma was anxious, but brave. The conductor cheerfully said he had probably taken the section which went out ten minutes ahead of ours and that we might not see him until noon the next day at Ogden, Utah. Comforting, wasn't it? I knew if he had not met with an accident and card to telegraph me, he would do so. He had the tickets and all but $3.00 of our money. I had the baggage, the children and the lunch. The people on the car were so kind. Two gentlemen told me they would look after us. An hour crept by in great suspense. Margaret crying all the time. Joyce braced up and tried to comfort us. The train was stopping at a station and I said to a lady: 'Now, I may geto®y message,' when all at once in stepped Rev. Darwin waving his sack of bread and lemons high in the air. Ev§rv one in the car fairly screamed with defight.”

Continuing, Mrs. Darwin says of the trip: "An hour later »e passed Colorado Springs, the famous health resort, 6,000 feet above the sea level. Soon after we entered Royal Gorge. My pencil fails here for the magnificent pictures of mountain, rock, canyons and river, simply have to be seen to be appreciated.” She also describes the trip across the various mountain ranges and other scenes and incidents en route, passing through Salt Lake City, Ogden, crossing Idaho, with more beautiful scenery and arriving at Portland at 11:30 Saturday and at Olympia at 7:30 in the evening and at Shelton a few hours later.

CHANGE TONIGHT And Every Night at the Opera House COMEDY SUCCESS ’‘CONDEMNED” Maud Henderson Stock Company Here this Week, the Best ever Seen in Decatur. The Maud Henderson Co. will appear in Lincoln J. Carter’s greatest sensational comedy success "Unjustly Condemned,” a play in five acts filled with striking situations and roaring climaxes. The story is one of those homespun families living down the Hudson from New York, the two brothers love the same girl. Harry being a college student, thinks he has won her and induces his father to denounce Jack and arrange for a speedy marriage. Later, to save himself from utter ruin, he murders a Jewish money lender, and throws the blame on his brother’s shoulders. What follows is for the people to see. A story told and lots of comedy to hold up the situations. Come out and enjoy yourself. It costs you but little for an evening’s entertainment. Don’t stayhome and take care of the baby; take it to your stepmother and attend the best of all comedy dramas, “Unjustly Condemned.’’ Popular prices. Matinee Saturday. Candy for the children. The society event of the week will be “Camille,’ by special permission of Clara Morris. —— STRAYED —Young brown turkey. Re ward for information leaciig t, Lis recovery. William Jack: on. Have you seen them? 15 pictures

THE TERM ENDS (Continued from page 1.) present place on north Second street. * 1 Bonds were ordered sold for the building of the Winchester macadam road, which was sold to Julius Haugk Monday. The viewers' report on the Otto Reppert macadam extension in Kirkland township was approved, and the road ordered sold June 3. o — Jeff Kloppfenstine, the progressive Preble citizen, is now snugly quartered in his new hotel building, which was recently constructed under the supervision of contractor Brewster,of Berne, The building is complete in every respect, and everything has been added by Jeff to make the hotel one of the best in the country. In connection with his hotel he has reserved a section for his saloon and will run that in connection. The building is a two story frame concern and has twentyfour rooms, which will care for all the traveling trade for several years to come.

The council will meet in regular session this evening and will transact several important pieces of business, one in particular being the letting of the contract for Madison and Third streets. A number of foreign contractors are in our city preparing to place their bids and from what we can learn several of the local contractors will also bid on the construction of the streets, which gives every evidence that the bidding will be very close. Whoever secures the contract will be compelled to start to work as ( soon as possible. The proposed ball game between a picked team form this city and the Ft. Wayne Shamrocks, which was billed to be played in Ft. Wayne next Sunday, has been cancelled owing to the fact that several of the boys who ! were selected to play on the teanj will' be unable to accompany the teas! on ‘ account of work in the Knights of Columbus lodge on that day. The team selected in the first place was a good line up and with Railing pitching. would have, been a hard proposition to defeat Who manager Cleary of the Shamrocks will select forThat date we are unable to state at this time.

& I Am Building — in — W: SCHEIMAN’S J ADDITION One of the best new additions to the city. Some fine lots yet on sale, at very reasonalbe prices. The following properties have just been listed, by the Snow Agency, 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 left en the market for the time listed. Snow Agency. Phone 230. Decatur, Ind.

1 625 —Is a five room cottage on a public street, near the traction line in north Decatur. Has stable, coal house, city and cistern water. SBOO.OO. 2 614 —Is 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—1 s 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 —Is 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 —Is a well built story and a half residence on Jefferson street. Cellar, cistern, drove well, plenty of fruit, cement and brick walks natural wood finish, modern in construction $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.

IN WELLS COUNTY John Irwin to be Tried for Burglary I TAKEN THERE LAST NIGHT By Sheriff Lipkey—Affidavit Filed Against the Old Man for Robbing Tocsin Stores. Sheriff Lipkey, of Bluffton, came over last evening and took possession of M. J. Erwin, the old man captured by Sheriff Meyer near Markle Saturday. Messrs. Smith and Kelley, of Tocsin, whose stores were robbed last week have filed an affidavit against Ervin, charging him with the crime land he will be tried in the Wells i circuit court. The goods found on the ' old man. cigars, pennies and stamps, tallied exactly with those stolen at i Tocsin. He claimed to have received them from a tramp and his story might have been believed, were it not i for the fact that his actions at Maguey, Craigville and Curryville were rather strange. In these towns he tried to sell live stock, dressed meat, and to buy a large farm, when he realty couldn't buy a decent meal. Sev- ■ eral of the officers here believe the I stranger is a little off mentally and some are inclined to think his story iof the tramp is true. MEDICAL SOCIETY TO MEET. The Adams County Medical Society will meet Friday evening. May 10th, at the office of Dr. J. M. Miller. Dr. Boyers will read the paper of the evening, his subject being "goitre. ’ Physicians will please take notice. 111-4 t Have you seen them? 15 pictures for $1.50 FOR SALE —Three cows and calves; good milkers. Inquire of John Shinnan at City Coal & Feed Co. 'Phone 240. 108-6 t

11 629 —Is 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—1 s a well located one-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—1 s 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 —Is 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.

J ities - They never disappoint 1 »IM i l , | SHOESTORE J Bosse Theater ONE WEEK STARTING MAY 6 The Maud Henderson Co, In High Class Repetoire Beautiful Wardrobe I Special Scenery I Electrical Effects I BIG SPECIALTIES O Prices, io, 20 and 30 Cents

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 60 acres, good buildings, 3H miles of land, close to town and good mar- Decatur, $3500, and lots and city ket. Price. $65.00 per acre. property for sale; house, lot and 93 acres, good buildings, good land, half f<)r 2% miles of good town. Price, House on Fourth street for $2200. $65.00 per acre. House on Fifth street, SI2OO. 160 acres, good buildings, good land. House on Seventh street. SBSO. nice bunch of timber, five miles of House on Adams street, SBSO. Decatur. Price. $70.00 per acre. House on First street. SIOOO. 40 acres, good buildings, good land. House on Third street, $2300. close to Monroe, for $35.00 if sold House Mercer avenue, fine shape, all soon - modern imnrovements. Price. $4900. 80 acres, good buildings, 4 miles of House on Monroe street, close in for Decatur. Price, $52.00. S2IOO. And many other properties in all parts of Decatur, and have land in South and North Dakota and Michigan. Call and see. Office over Charley Voglewede’s shoe store.

I. L BABCOCK, Decatur, Ind. — _ = !— Dan Beery, Mgr. James Rice, Secy. Abe Bich.Treis HORSE SALE SI Ww 200 . 200 HEAD HEAD In the- New Sale Pavillion Decatur, Indiana, Friday, May 10th, ’O7 AT 10 O'CLOCK A. M. On the above date we will sell the greatest lot of horses we have ever offered at Auction, including some good heavy draft teams, extra good ones, farm chunks good to work any place on a farm, several mule teams well broken, brood mares in foal and some yearling and two-year-old colts. Also the greatest lot of driving horses ever gathered together for one sale. Among them is Diamond D.2'l7‘i‘ He is a black gelding, 16 hands high, will weigh noo lbs. sound and the best gentleman’s road horse and matinee horse on earth. He will sell for the high dollar. Also a lot of pacers and trotters with and without records. HOfSe buyers attend this sole. If you have a horse to sell bring him to this sale. T e have the leading shippers of the best markets at these sales to buy your horses. Decatur Horse Sale CoFRED REPPERT, auctioneer.