Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 171, Decatur, Adams County, 16 July 1907 — Page 3

We Enjoy the Confidence Os the most exacting buyer, jflfl A because we have always given HIWfIBH them shoes that have created II eISIIa confidence in their homes. F. B. Tague’s SHOE STORE

♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ WEATHER. Showers tonight and Wednesday. ♦++++++ ♦ + + + + + + Toledo, St Louie & Western Railroad. West East 1 — 5:50 a. m. ] 6— 4:52 a. m. 3 —10:32 a.m. | 2 —12:28 p.m. 5 — 9:51 p. m. j 4— 7: 00 p. m. •22 —10:32 a.m. | *22 — 1:15 p. m. •Local freight o FORT WAYNE & SPRINGFIELD 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. #:3O p.m. 11:00 p.m. GET WEDDED TO THE MODEL WITHOUT A MATE W. H. LINDSLEY Mrs. Bremekamp is on the sick list. Ed Chronister made a business trip to Ft. Wayne this morning. Tom Gallogy went to Ft. Wayne this morning on special business. Miss Celeste Wemhoff went to Ft. Wayne today for a visit with friends. Elmer Cline arrived this morning being called here owing to the illness of his mother. Rev. Vitz. of Indianapolis, arrived this morning to attend the funeral of Fred Scherry. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sellemeyer went to Magley this morning to attend the funeral of Fred Scherry. Miss Bessie York went to South Whitley today, where she will attend a convention of the Y. P. C. U. Misses Bessie and Ina Preston, of Kendallville, who have been visiting with friends at Marion, Ohio, passed through the city today on their way home. The promoters of the boxing tournament arrived at noon today and were busily engaged in preparing for the event at the Opera House this evening, which promises to be a hummer in every respect.

Our Fall Lines Have started to come in and we must make room for them. We got in two dray loads of goods yesterday and one this morning. Watch this space closely for bargain BJ / prices. We are too busy toBO . j day to give prices. • K / B / Charlie Vofilewede The Shoe Seller

J. Joseph went to Ft. Wayne this morning on special business. Shafer Peterson went to Ft. Wayne this morning to transact legal business. J. B. Stoneburner returned this morning from a business trip to Geneva. Henry Decker, of Geneva, arrived in the city this morning to attend to business affairs. Mrs. Mary A. Murphy went to Traverse City, Michigan, this morning for a several days’ visit. Mr. Keller returned to the city this morning from a visit with friends and relatives at Portland. The Y. P. C. U. of the U. B. church will give a social on the church lawn next Thursday evening if the weather permits. The fans are getting anxious for a ball game, and they will all attend the games with Delphos Thursday and Friday. Mrs. S. W. Peterson returned to her home in Decatur today after an over Sunday visit with her daughter, Mrs. S. E. Whitman. —Bluffton Banner. Bluffton will have two big circuses, Wallace and Hagenbeck, July 31st, and Forepaugh and Sells September 4th. They seem to have forgotten Decatur. Walter Johnson is today serving in the capacity of rural route man, being a substitute for Roy Wolford, and started on his regular .trip this morning. The Murray House improvements are progressing as rapidly as an army of men can make it. and this beautiful hotel will soon be amply able to care for the trade. These every day rains are hard on the farmer, the business man, the ball team, also the street contractor and the cement man. With all these affected, who don’t they hurt, pray tell, but what’s the use to cry, it all comes and goes and we’re bound to get along somehow or other. The funeral of Charles Koeneman was held this afternoon at two thirty o’clock at the Preble Lutheran church. Rev. Klausing officiated. A large crowd was present to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. Interment was made in the Preble Lutheran cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Teeple returned to their home at Delaware, 0., this morning after making a pleasant visit here with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Teeple. The Decatur Eagles are wearing new badges that have been purchased quite recently and they are beauties. James Artman clerked at the Baker and Anderson restaurant today.

Orville Ramsey is in the city visiting his parents. Tom Andrews was a business caller in our city today. Clarance Bremerkamp went to Geneva this afternoon on business. Mrs. J. J. Barnett was a visitor with friends and relatives at Ft. Wayne today. . Miss Mabel Erwin went to Ft. Wayne this morning to spend the day with friends. Alva Baker went to Ft. Wayne this morning to be the guest of friends for a short time. Mrs. George McWhirter left this morning for Ft. Wayne, where she will visit for several days. Mrs. Jessie Warren went to Ft. Wayne this morning to be the guest of friends for the day. Rev. McCarthy, of Portland, was a visitor in the city today and returned to his home this afternoon. Miss Kittie Fought has accepted a position at the telephone exchange and began duties Monday morning. Mrs. William Ramey went to Ft. Wayne this morning to receive treatment from Dr. Bulson, the eye specialist. Mrs. M. F. Rosenwinkle went to Ft. Wayne this morning to remain there for a few days with friends and relatives. Mrs. Lem Mathews, of Portland, came to the city this morning to remain several days with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fortney left this morning for Port Ales, New Mexico, where they expect to make their future home. Miss Anna Stevens, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, went to Marion this morning to be the guest of relatives for some time. The following letters remain uncalled for at the postoffice: Mr. Zoletta, Michael Strader, J. M. Baxter, Mary Fenlay. Mrs. William Lammert, of Berne, returned to her home this afternoon after attending the funeral of her uncle, Fred Scherry. Misses Ida and Salome Fox of Berne were visitors in the city this morning and returned to their home this afternoon. Mrs. Ben Smith and son. Kirk, of Monroe, returned to their home this afternoon after making a short visit in the city with Mrs. Frank Crill. The Woman’s Missionary Society of the Evangelical church will meet at the church on Thursday at 2:00 p. m. in their monthly meeting. A full attendance is solicited. “Chick’’ Long, the prize fighter, arrived from Ft. Wayne today and will take part in the pugilistic tournament this evening. He was accompanied by his manager, Mr. Morarity, who has charge of the event that takes place this evening. A number of local Eagles will go to Decatur tomorrow, to attend a social occasion to be celebrated by the aerie of that town. Lodges from manyplaces in this part of Ohio and Indiana will be in attendance. —Van Wert Bulletin. The common council will meet in regular session tomorrow evening, at which time they will receive bids for the construction of the Rice and Erwin sewer. A number of contractors are bidding on the same and it promises to be quite close and exciting. The funeral of Fred Scherry was held this morning at the Magley Reformed church, Rev. Snyder officiating and a large crowd was present to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. The floral offering was beautiful and profuse. Interment was made in the Magley cemetery. Tonight at the new electric theater moving pictures portraying a thrilling story of western life will be presented to the public and should be attended by large crowds as this film is recommended to be one of the best on the road. Conditions on the inside are comfortable and the new proprietors deserve your patronage. The new brick street between Second street and the alley was rolled today and the sand filler placed thereon and the same was opened to the public. This was done so as to accommodate the drays and other traffic that were forced to get to the rear of the business rooms on the west side of Second street. Another suit involving the title to valuable land in the vicinity of Gary, the steel trust’s new city in Indiana, has been filed at Crown Point, Ind., The suit is brought by Henry Bradford of Crown Point, who was a member of the old Chicago-Tolleston Land and Investment company, which owned a large tract of land in the vicinity. Decatur defeated Portland Sunday, four to two, on the Portland grounds. Decatur, inspired with the encouragement of new management and a long list of victories, comes here tomorrow for a series of two games. On the basis of the record of games played, Decatur is faster than any team which has so far appeared at the Wshlngton street park. Moore will essay to hold the visitors down in the first game.

Sam Kuntz, of Berne, was In the city today attending the Eagles’ doings. R. A. Johnson, of Markle, is in the city visiting with friends and relatives. The new addition to the Catholic school building is rapidly nearing completion. Mrs. Bertha Hay passed through here today enroute to her home at Dunkirk. If you are going away for a summer vacation, have the Daily Democrat follow you. Miss Emily Barnhart went to Van Buren this morning to visit relatives for some time. Almost every day a car load of dagoes pass through the city enroute to St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Graham left this morning for Winona for a week's outing at that popular resort. Frank Porter, of Parker City, arrived' in the city this morning for a short visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Scott left this morning for Winona Lake to remain for a few days on an outing trip. Mrs. J. B. Burkhead went to Portland this afternoon to be the guest of friends and relatives for some time. Miss Laura Wolf went to Ft. Wayne this afternon to be the guest of friends for several days. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Murdoch are spending a few days in the country the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Luttman. The interurban people are doing a thriving business at present as much shipping is being done this time of year. Many Decatur people are planning to take vacations from their duties and seek rest at the different resorts up north. Mrs. Krick, of Ft. Wayne, who has been visiting Mrs. David Liby for some time, returned to her home this afternoon. Miss Lillie Steele went to South Whitley this morning to be in attendance at the Y. P. C. U. convention that is being held there. A number of people from Geneva passed through the city this morning on their way to Rome City, w-here they will enjoy an outing. Mrs. A. B. Schumacker, of Geneva, passed through the city today enroute to Bluffton, where she will remain for several days with relatives. Howard Wieshaupt went to South Whitley this morning to attend the Y. P. C. U. convention of the U. B. church that is being held there. The old Case property located just south of the Clover Leaf railroad, has been remodeled and painted very nicely. It presents a neat appearance. Prof. B. F. Welty arrived yesterday from his European trip and will spend a week or so in Berne. Mrs. Welty remained in Buffalo to visit her relatives there while Mr. Welty sojourns here. —Berne Witness. The tile flooring at the Murray House has been completed and is now ready for use. The pattern is a pretty one and cretainly adds materially to the appearance of the building and room. The carpenters are at present busily engaged in putting in the steel ceiling and should have this completed in a short time and the wood work will then be finished and the hotel put in shape for use. County Surveyor Baumgartner, of Decatur, is here today assisting Surveyor Sark in fixing up his reports on some of the numerous gravel roads that have been granted by the commissioners. As Adams county has been building roads for the past two years under practically the same law as the three-mile-and-under, Mr. Baumgartner is well versed in the workings of the law. —Bluffton Banner. Standard binder twine and one-ply hemp are selling this year at eleven cents a pound, the same as last. Farm ers usually buy In advance and have it laid away for them, but many who forgot to do so or thought they had previously ordered enough, are making purchases. The dealers are now doing a heavy binder twine business, as the wheat harvest is on, and from the amount of binder twine being sold it is judged that the wheat harvest will be unusually heavy. Word from Frank Holloway, reporter on the Banner, says that his stepfather was found dead along the railroad track, and it is supposed he had fallen from the platform of the car, as he had been noticed by the trainmen standing on the back platform about two miles above the place where he was later found by the section men. The funeral will be preached at Portland tomorrow, and the remains will be taken to his old home in Ohio for interment. —Bluffton Banner. o LOST—A light green parse with sixteen dollars and small change, between seventh and Madison street. If found please return to Mrs. John Rice and receive reward.

MAY SECURE WHITE SOX DATE Favorable Message Received From Comlskey. That the management of the local ball team are making every effort to secure the best attractions for their patrons is evidenced from the fact that an attempt to secure the famous world’s champions, the Chicago White Sox, to play an exhibition game here soon, gives evidence of being successful. A telegram has been received, giving this city the first refusal for Comiskey’s first open date. It is believed that such an attraction would prove a great drawing card and if the date is landed it will be advertised for fifty miles around. o BLUFFTON PLAYS HERE SUNDAY Plans Completed Today for First Sunday Game. The Bluffton ball team will be here Sunday for a battle with the local giants, and a big crowd is expected to witness the game. It had been planned to have Portland play here, but by mutual consent of every one concerned, it has been arranged for the Jay Birds to play at Dunkirk and Bluffton here. Bluffton is coming to win, and have so announced themselves, and the locals are just as determined that they shall not, so the fans are looking for a hot game. o Word from Van Wert states that the condition of C. M. France, a former resident of this city, is in bad shape and that he is gradually growing weaker day by day. He is suffering from a cancer on the left side of his face, which is gradually eating itself toward the eye. He cannot possibly live much longer. The Bluffton management has reconsidered its hasty action in cancelling all the games with Hartford City because two of their players who formerly played there quit, and came here. Manager Hubbard has received word that the team will be here Tuesday, July 16, for the game as scheduled. Both teams will profit by the games and the fans in both towns are glad to learn that friendly relations between the two towns have again been established. —Hartford City Gazette. Today’s issue of the Record Herald contains a letter from Walter Wellman, in which the latter, in three places, makes personal mention of Dr W. N. Fowler, of this city, physician and surgeon to the expedition. In one place the doctor is spoken of as having put the “Trussett motor boat in good working order," while in the second place he is referred to in connection with music furnished at the camp. In the third place, Mr. Wellman says, “Fresh bread made its welcome appearance in RecordHerald house at supper, thanks to the skill of Dr. Fowler, who appears to be able to do almost anything and do it well.” Considerable Interest is being taken in this city in the boxing matches to be held at Decatur tomorrow evening. “Chick” Long will meet Jack Ulster, of Louisville, Ky„ in an eight round go, which will undoubtedly be a fast one, as Ulster is a hard propHarry Underwood, pf this city, and Merritt Guilford, *f Auburn, will clash in a six round event. Both boys weigh 140 pounds and are willing mixers. Frankie Mason, Ft. Wayne’s fast bantam weight, will take on Kid Holtzhauer, who is said to be a comer. Efforts are being made to secure a special car leaving here at 6:30 over the interurban and returning leaving Decatur at 11, as a large number of local sports are anxious to go no doubt a car will be secured. —Ft. Wayne News. Facsimiles of a new law in regard to the handling of live stock in course of transportation has been sent out by trainmasters’ offices to the company employes for their guidance. The new law is intended to be humane and do away with the suffering experienced by animals in transit. Several years ago it was a common habit for the railroad companies to carry animals over their lines for two or three days without food or water. Or probably if the live stock was being transported in the winter it would be delayed and upon reaching its destination several animals would be found frozen to death, due to exposure to wintry blasts after being delayed in transit. When the conditions of the law are entirely carried out the condition of live stock shipped by rail will be greatly bettered. The local lines intend to see to their enforcement. ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS. Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Old Adams County bank, will be I held at their banking house, Decatur, I Indiana, at 10 o’clock a. m., on Tuesday, August 6th, 1907, for the purpose of electing seven directors to serve for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may come before them. E. X. EHINGER, 169-19 t Cashier.

Lowe Brothers' Paint Has stood the TEST OF YEARS in wearing quality and covering capacity. It has always given entire satisfaction. Those who have once used it are friends of it ever after because it is the most economical paint on the market. Full standard measure and free from adulteration. In figuring the cost of paint it is not the cost per can or pail but the actual amount of Real Faint material for your money. We can demonstrate to you that Lowe Brothers’ Paint is not only the best paint on the market but the cheapest in the end. Make Us Prove It. Holthouse Drug Company Decatur, Indiana ■ — LI ■ ■ «, ■■■■■■ .. . I J w _ Decatur, Ind., July io, 1907. I/ Special Fifteen Days | Annual Clearance Sale F? S For the next fifteen days the Keller F llj ffl * J Incubator Company will conduct F H their annual clearance sale of their J -j T 3 famous Keller Incubators and / "pti Brooders, at the priees here named j f or the number of machines here mentioned, or as long as these machines last: Seventeen 120-Egg Incubators, Catalogue price $lB. While they 1a5t.512.50 Eight 170-Egg Incubators, Catalogue price $22.00 15.00 Five 200-Egg Incubators, Catalogue price $25.00 18.75 Six 100-Chick Broders, Catalouge price $12.00. While they last at .. 7.50 Four 200-Chick Brooders, Catalogue price $16.00 10.00 One 300-Chick Brooder, Catalogue price $20.00 14.00 The above prices are for the machines here mentioned, and we make these bargain prices for the purpose of getting things shaped up for our next years’ product, which we hope to be able to begin the manufacturing of by the time these 15 days are up. Now is your opportunity to get one of these famous Keller Incubators and Brooders at prices that cannot be equalled anywhere for a high class machine. These prices are good only for the time above stated, or while this number of machines lasts. Each and every machine guaranteed new and to be as represented. Address all orders to The Keller Incubator Company, Box F. Decatur, Indiana, U. S. A. Pianos! Pianos! Pianos! We handle the famous HADDORFF PIANOS, and absolutely GUARANTEE EACH INSTRUMENT BALL, NEVER & PRESDORF Farmer's Income Doubled Could you increase your earnings if you owned more land? Do you know that thousands of farmers have bettered their conditions, have doubled, yes tripled their earnings—by simply moving from dear land to cheap land? Do you know that North Dakota lands are “cheap" only in price Do you know that the rich, fertile soil of North Dakota produces as much per acre as farm lands anywhere—actually more wheat, flax, oats, barley, speltz, potatoes, alfalfa, than the tired out lands in the older Easem states? Do you know that thousands of farmers from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and lowa have doubled and tripled their incomes by going to North Dakota? A trip of investigation will convince you that you get more for your capital and labor by farming in southwestern North Dakota than you can in the older states. Good land is selling cheap now simply because it is not thickly settled. As the people come in, prices are advancing. Thousands came last year; thousands are coming this year; thousands will come next year. We are now selling land so low —for $12.00 to S2O an acre that the first crop will almost pay for it. The quicker you come the more land you can get for your money. We own over 100,000 acres for you to select from. Ask today for maps, facts, prices and Browns Farmer, in whose columns the farmers in this land of sunshine, big crops and free fuel tell what they are doing. Or come right out —don’t wait until the land goes higher. Bring a homeseeker with you. Write WM. H. BROWN CO., 131 LaSalle St., Chicago, 111., or Mandan, Mott or Richardton, North Dakota. L E. Watson, Dist Manager DECATUR, INDIANA

Gillis has decided to remain with the Hartford City team. He was wanted by the South Bend Central league team, and had about decided to go, but yesterday he made up his mind to remain in fast company. The South Bend team is a tail-ender, even in the Central league, which is made up of teams that cannot compare with such teams as are maintained at Hartford City. Portland and Dunkirk. Gillis is a star player and his Hartford City friends are delighted with the prospect that he will remain here. — Hartford City News. o FOR SALE —A creamery; good location. Inquire at this office. ts LOST—A bill book. Finder return to J. S. McCrory, or to this office, ts WANTED —A woman to do housework for party of six at Rome City, from July 27th to August 12th. Inquire of I Mrs. J. H. Heller, north Third street 'Phone 277. ts

THE Electric Theatre TONIGHT Admission 5 Cents. Motion pictures—“Western Justice.” A thrilling story of western life. “A Fisherman's Dream." "Casey and Baby.” Illustrated song—“ Cant You See I'm Lonely?” Schmuck & Miller, Proprietors. WANTED—Men, with boys over 14 years. New factory. Steady work. Woodbury Glass Co., Winchester, Ind. WANTED —A girl to do general housework. Inquire of Mrs. H. O. Bowsman, on north Third street. 11.25 to Toledo and return via Clover Leaf Route every Sunday, tt