Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 162, Decatur, Adams County, 5 July 1907 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. ’ Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. 1 Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier . $5.00 ' Per month, b ymail 25 cents Per year, 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. DECATUR IS GOING MERRY CLIP The progress already made toward a greater Decatur is now being freely and favorably commented on by many of our people. The list includes he Decatur Furnace Company, Decatur Packing Company, Decatur Produce Company, York Whipstock Company, re-incorporation and enlargement of the Keller Incubator Company, and last the Coppock Motor Car Company. The work of making Decatur grow in number and expand commercially will not stop here, but the accomplishments noted above will show what honst endeavor is doing. Every Decatur citizen is directly interested and benefited in the city's growth, and they owe the cause their allegiance and help. If you have not purchased a lot. do so at once. With new factories starting and old ones enlarging, what about the house conditions? There is not a vacant house in the city, and before the snow, flies at least fifty will 'be needed. This is not simply an appeal to patriotic, impulses, but it is giving publicity to a situation that will bring good returns to any investor that will build houses. RURAL ROUTE TEN. Mr. George Jacobs was a business caller at Decatur Monday. Last Sunday evening at the North Pleasant Valley church occurred the childrens day exercise. The program consisted of recitations, drills and songs. The program closed with a song entitled "I'm Nearer my Home." Mr. and Mrs. Gust Bollenbache, from Chattanooga, visited Mrs. M}. Stevley Sunday. Mr. Dick Haggard and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Marshand. Mrs. Mary Gertes from Ft. Recovery, is here visting friends and relatives. The funeral services of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gephart Jwas held last Monday at the M. E. church at Willshire, interment was made in the Willshire cemetery. The floral offering was beautiful and profuse. There will be preaching sepjces at North Pleasant Valley Sunday. July 14, conducted by Rev. Isaac Hollingsworth. o AN AUTOMOBILE BARGAIN. FOR SALE —A Wild's runabout automobile in first class condition. The owner wants to sell it that he may purchase a touring car. Just the thing for light travel. You can buy this machine for $275 and it’s worth twice that. Inquire at this office. Having been known by the name of John H. Mercer heretofore, I have ascertained recently that my true name is- John H. Chilcote and hereafter will assume that name in all business transactions or anything pertaining to my affairs. 154-St JOHN H. CHILCOTE. o Money to loan on farms at low rate of interest No commission. Partial payments allowed and interest stopped. DORE B. ERWIN, Tues & Frt Attorney-at-Law.

WON THEM BOTH (Continued from page 1.) was selling at a premium and by the time the game was called fully two thousand people were packed and jammd into the park all fighting in a good naturea way for the best avail, able position. The game was called at three thirty o'clock with Way, the pride of Ossian, doing slab duty for the locals and Smith, an imported man, doing the stunt of hurling them over for Bluffton. The visitors started in with a rush and before the side could be retired they had pushed Eichler over the rubber for the first blood. There was nothing more doing in the entire game for Bluffton, as Way tightened up and his delivery was practically unsolvable and when hits meant runs they were not forthcoming and the batsmen generally popped a fly ball in the air and was an easy out. However, the one run looked good to the faithful fans from Bluffton, and they gave vent to their good feelings by lustily cheering their team and kidding the local fans in a good natured way. Their joy however was short lived for in the second inning the locals got busy and after Burns had gone out on a fly, Weber and Pierce hit safely and it was Oscar Ways time up. The first pitched ball was a strike the next one a ball and the third one would undoubtedly have been a strike but Way met it before it hit the catcher's mil and with a mighty swat sent the ball on a dizzy flight over the left field fence for one of the longest home runs ever hit on the local grounds, driving Weber and Pierce ahead of him. This awful swat took all the ginger out of the Bluffton team and also the fans and from that time until the finish it was easy picking. It may be truly said that Smith, their imported pitcher, received a swell introduction to independent base ball, and will hardly want to meet the locals again for some time. Just to make the game good and secure the boys started in savagely in the sixth inning and the way in which they punched the ball and scored runs was a fright and after three runs had been scored and it looked like many more were to follow, Smith, the pitcher, was sent to center field and the mighty Louis Boyd substituted. Just to show Louis that he was well liked, Behringer walked, filling the bases and Linder'beck singled to right center, scoring two men and thus put the game on ' ice. One more run was scored in the seventh off of Boyd by timely hitting and so far as the result of the game was concerned it was all over and in the eighth the crowd commenced to leave the grounds. Bluffton made a bid for a run in the ninth after two men were out; Reeves beating out a bunt and Smith hitting to right field, but in attempting to go to third. Reeves was caught a city block and it was over but the yelling. The local ream clearly outclassed our old rivals and they never had a look in after * the first inning, and proved to be ' soft picking. Bluffton is still a draw- ■ Ing card as was fully demonstrated 1 by the vast throng that congregated 1 at the park and the respective managers would do well to get together in the near future for another series. The score: Decatur. AB R H PO A E Nash, rs 4 11 2. 1 0 ; Behringer, .. 3 0 0 0 2 1 ■ Linderbeck. cf. 5 0 1 4 0 0 Burns. If 4 11 6 0 0 Weber, lb .... 4 2 3 6 11 Pierce. 2b .... 3 3 3 4 1 0 ■ Wav, p 4 2 3 0 3 0 ■ Witham, 3b .. 4 0 0 4* 1 0 Winger, c 4 0 0 1 0 0 Totals 35 9 12 27 9 2 t Bluffton. ’ Thomas, rs .. 3 0 9 1 0 0 ’ Eichler. 2b ... 3 1 0 1 3 0 ! Laßue. 3b .... 3 0 11 2 0 - Boyd, cf-p .... 4 0 0 11 0 Pfefferle, lb .. 4 0 0 9 1 0 Vogel, c 4 0 1 4 0 0 Zaenglein. ss.. 3 0 11 3 0 1 Reeves, If .... 3 0 1 6 0 0 r Smith, p-rs ... 4 0 1 0 0 1 Totals 31 1 5 24 10 1 Score by innings— Bluffton 1 0000000 o—l Decatur 03000510 x—9 Stolen bases —Behringer, Way. Eichi ler. Laßue. Sacrifice hits—Pierce, Reeves. Two base hits—Weber. Pierce, Burns. Way. Home run —Way. Base 1 on balls—Off Way. 4; off Smith, 2; off Boyd. 1. Struck out —By Way. 1; by Smith. 2. Left on bases —Decatur 6: Bluffton 7. Double plays —Pfefferle to Laßue to Vogel; Pierce <unassisted). Wild pitch—Boyd. Time of game, 1:40. Empire—France. NOTES. Well, we stung 'em twice in the same spot Two swell victories over our old time rivals. Well, guess that's going some. Pierce, Weber and Way certainly had their batting clothes on yesterday and they made the Bluffton pitchers ashamed of themselves in the two

games. Weber was up nine times and secured four hits; Pierce was up seven times and secured five hits and Way was up seven times with five hits. Guess that's clouting the ball some. Way, the pride of Ossian, was the hero in two or three different roles. He hit, fielded his position and pitched two swell games. Out of four games played so far this season our Wells county friends have won but one game, and this was more of a Christmas gift than anything else, errors being responsible for the loss. Linderbeck s three base hit in the morning game was a terrific swat to right fieid that was fielded perfectly but not in time to catch him. This drive w r as the one that sent Hull to the stable. The .feature of the morning game was a star catch of a foul fly by Weber who went in to the crowd and captured the ball after a hard run. Weber is certainly playing that bag some. Pierce made a pretty double play unssisted in the afternoon game by capturing a line drive and stepping on the bag. There may be lots of faster ball players than old Jim. but they have to step some to play around him. Our outfield seemed to be invincible yesterday and whenever a ball started in that direction, the fans settled back in their seats as they knew it was all over. Both Linderbeck and Burns made pretty catches while Nash handled everything that came his way perfectly. Weber did a little stunt in base running, when he was caught tjetween second and third and after getting the whole team after him, he eluded them, and perched safely on third base. It was a nice piece of work, and showed brainy base ball. Way’s home run drive in the second inning was an awful swat clearing the fence by several feet and practically putting the game on easy street, as he sent two men across the rubber ahead of him. The blow of losing two games in one day was a severe blow for Bluff- ' ton. and what made the dose all the more bitter was the fact that Oscar Way. the man they turned down, was the boy that turned the trick, and did not only do it by clever pitching, but he assisted materially by his terrific hitting. The locals all played the game of their lives, and every member of the team was roundly applauded for his efforts. Manager Behringer last evening secured Knapps signaure to a contract and Charles is now' a full flledged member of our pitching staff. While not a Mathewson, he has the goods, and will no doubt win the majority of his games. His work at Kokomo was grand, and he fully demonstrated there that he had the goods that goes to make up a pitcher. Kokomo, Ind.. July 3, 1907.—We i found the key to the Kokomo-Sharps-ville combination and played them off of their feet on the stone quarry. Every fellow was full of pepper and there was no chance for the duet team. We started off with one in the second and two in the eighth and one in the ninth, and they made their run in the eighth. There was a large crowd of mosquitos saw the game and a few fence jumpers. Knapp pitched great ball and the boys backed him up in great style. We got nine hits and they got six hits. The features of the game w-as the hitting of Behringer and the fielding of Nash, Behringer getting a triple, double and single. Score, Decatur 4, KokomoSharpsville 1. The papers here do not give a box score or I would have sent it. NOTICE TO BEN HURS. Members of the degree staff are requested to be at hall Friday evening July sth. ready for work. Many members of Ben Hur No. 15 will attend this meeting. Also the Deputy Supreme Chief of this district. All members urged to attend. 161-2 t L. L. Baumgartner, Chief. o HAVE YOU ROOMS TO RENT? If you have leave your name and address at Anderson & Baker's restaurant. Rooms wanted for next week for the Ideal Carnival company people. 162-2 t Property for sale on easy term, located west of the Clover Leaf depot. A nine room house with plenty of pantry and closet room, porches, summer kitchen, shade trees, good well and cistern, also barn with five stalls. • 161-gt Mrs. Lida Whitright. !

A VERY BUSY DAY (Continued from Page 1.) hoff and Miss Conter as the leaders of ninety couples, who took part. Im. mediately came light two steps.waltzes and various other dances which were enjoyed until a wee hour of the morn, when the dance as usual closed with Home Sweet Home, and it must be said not only the Decatur people, but out of town guests appreciated the music which was rendered by the orchestra, for they did not only keep good time, but played the most up to date selections, which pleased each and every one. Tbe Columbian club received many congratulations on their royal manner of entertaining and on their good luck in capturing such fine musicians for the evening. A very interesting and profitable meeting of the Missionary Society’ of the Methodist church was held at the home of Mrs. C. C. Schafer on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Daniels gave an excellent talk on Immigrants in their New Homes, after which two vocal solos were rendered by Mrs. Wilcox and Miss Marie Berry, following the program delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Schafer and her assis. tan hostess. Mrs. William Myers. The attendance was remarkable for it numbered over thirty ladies. Another picnic dinner held at the Steele's Park was the one given by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller and daughters Victoria and Margaret. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Wilcox and family, yesterdaynoon in order to celebrate the Fourth in a more genteel manner. A company of relatives and friends were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smith yesterday for dinner and supper at their lovely country home, east of the city, given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rice, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rice. Mrs. Johnson. A large hack load drove to the home and took dinner, then the guests were entertained at the ball game, at the close of that another elegant repast was served at six o'clock. A family dinner was held at the Steele s Park yesterday noon and then the afternoon was pleasantly spent in watching the ball game between Bluffton and Decatur. The families who enjoyed the day were: Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kintz and daughters Misses Lettie and Marie; Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Neptune and family; Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Anderson and children. At the beautiful and shady grove , three miles north of the city the fam- ! ilies of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Porter and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hite with 1 their friends, Mrs. Dolliss and son i Roger, of Red Falls, Minn., Misses Florence Sprunger and Zoa Miller enjoyed an old fashioned picnic dinner. They returned on the six o'clock car. The Euchre club will meet this evening with Mrs. C. O. France. Mrs. H. L. Coverdale, of 313 south Eleventh street entertained her chil--1 dren yesterday in honor of her birthday anniversary. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. David Forterey, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Alliger and daughter Marie, of Marion; Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Coverdale and daughters June and Martha, of Bluffton, Ind, and son James of this city. With the home very prettily decorated with the national colors of the Fourth of July and the laughing faces of the seven litte playmates, who were called to take dinner with their hosts at twelve o'clock was the merry scene as it appeared at the Tyndall home on Monroe street yesterday noon. The dinner was beautifully served by Mrs. Tyndall. After the dinner hour had passed the boys indulged in many games of the season. -<3 BONANZA POKER. A Game That Staggered a Haughty Commercial Traveler. Poker, say those who can remember back to the times of the old west, has seen its l>e®t days. No longer are such TOyal battles waged over the green cloth as when the newly fledged mining millionaires met with money to burn and with plenty of sporting spirit to burn It “It was tn the famous Silver Bow club at Helena, Mont., that they used to play big poker,” says a man who remembers. “At the game one night sat Marcus Daly, Senator Hearst and J. B. Haggin when there burst In a radiant New York drummer who had a two weeks’ card to the institution. He marched up to the players and politely asked if he might take a hand. “‘Why, yes; come right in,’ said Daly. “The drummer threw a hundred dollar note on the table. ‘Let me have chips for that,’ he said gravely. “He went to hang up bls coat and hat When he returned the bill still Uy on the table. ““What’s the matter, gentlemen? tae traveling man haughtily inquired. “Ain’t my money good? “ ‘Why, yes, to be sure,’ said Daly. *Hearst give the gentleman one white chip.' Scrap Book.

War Against Consumption. All nations are endeavoring to check the ravages of consumption, the "white plague” that claims so many victims each year. Foleys Honev and Tar cures coughs ana colds’ perfectly and you are tn no danger of consumption. Do not risk your health by taking some unknown preparation when Foley’s Honey ana Tar is safe and certain in results. The genuine is in a yellow package. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. — o- — CEMENT WORK GUARANTEED. We are ready to take contracts for ail kinds of cement work, such as con Crete foundations, sidewalks, cellar floors, etc. Where we furnish the ma terial, we guarantee the work. Send us your orders, or call us by phone. No. 556. BUTLER & BUTLER, 71-«tf Decaur. Ind. VITAE ORE Just received a freeh supply of the Vitae Ore remedys for sale at my residencet 313 Adams street or at Fred Mills’ store on Second street W. H. Myers, Decatur, Ind. Agent Adams county. 158-6 t - o CONTRACTORS NOTICE. The diagram for water closets at the south ward and north ward school buildings will be at the F. V. Mills grocery store after July Ist for the purpose of receiving bids on same, whic hmust be received by Monday evening. July Sth. 157-3 t Foley's Honey and Tar affords immediate relief to asthma sufferers in the worst stages and if taken in time will effect a cure. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

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Take a Look I At onr I great big bargains! you need not? go any place else, come in and be more than satisfied. Big Cut on Summer Goods I Fancy Zephyrs, Embroideries, I Gingham Suitings, I Former price 20c, will sell them for a [ short lime at I 15c per Ya-dl Those Fine, Silky, I Fancy Plaids, I beautiful goods, sold everywhere at ! 50c a yard, we will sell at 33 Cents! fora short time. Liberal reduction on several styles of ready made white Waists. Remember, we are showing | the best line of ready-made Waists in the city. Don't fail to call and ! look over our stock, at * ra T rue & Runyon’s ■■ ■ "JUL- . " Timely Warning Against "MAIL ORDER’ Cream & Separators. The “Farm Implement News" of Chicago quotes the following gooj advice to dairy farmers from a lecture by Prof. C. E. Lee of the University ot Illinois State Experiment Station: “I am not at liberty to give my pre ference, for I am not selling separa-tors—if I were to name a separator manufacturer, either to you here inpublic or in private, I would lose my position—but there is one thing I desire to warn you farmers against and that is buying hand separatorsfrom the ‘mail order' houses. Dost do it—you will regret it. The ma-chines do not give results and they do not last. Our department receiveshundreds of inquiries as to 'What's the matter with my separator? Itdoesn’t do this er it doesn’t do that,' and I tell you, gentlemen, that inevery instance when we ask them to I name their separator it is a ‘mail or-der’ house machine and almost worth less when it was new.” Don t waste your money in a trashy separator, made "cheap" to sefi "cheap.’’ that is going to WASTE instead of SAVE for you EVERY TIMS you put milk through it. and which would be VERY DEAR EVEN' AS A GIFT. DE LAVAL Cream Separators are NOT that kind. A DE LAVAL ca» , logue is to be had for the asking. Schafer Hardware Comp’V SOLE AGENTS Pianos! Pianos! Pianos! We handle the famous HADDORFF PIANOS, and absolutely GUARANTEE EACH INSTRUMENT BALL, NEVER & PRESDORf

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