Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 196, Decatur, Adams County, 14 August 1907 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. i Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, b ymail 25 cents 1 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. '-- ■ ! POPULATION AND BUSINESS Population is the only thing that creates real estate values. A lot on Broadway, New York City, once sold for a dollar a front foot. Now the wealthiest man in Decatur would not be able to buy more than two front feet on Broadway, and the price continues to increase with increased population and business. The same is true of every town and city in the world. Forty-five years ago the Occidental Hotel property at the corner of Washington and Illinois streets, Indianapolis, was listed for taxation at six hundred dollars. A few months ago this property sold for $600,000, and the purchaser was offered $150,000 for his bargain a few days later. So the story reads. Decatur can push her values out o' sight, by pushing the population. It is a mighty easy way to make money. Everybody push. What will make population expand and increase will not make and hold business. Whether a town is a good business town, depends upon the business men of that town. If they are alive to good markets and half as energetic in praising the merits of their own merchandise as a mail order house, business will boom. When business booms —you know the rest. Hiow would you like to be the umps? Although the local offices of the Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies are not affected directly by the strike, still local business men and others who have messages to. send will be subject to annoyance on account of the telegraphers’ walkout in other cities of the country. The local managers received orders to take all telegrams, “subject to indefinite delay,” which means much to the business interests. In consequence the telephone wires will be kept busy today and until the end of the strike. —Journal Gazette.

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OBITUARY. Anew we feel that we are living among the dying. As without warning the grim reaper. Death, has cut down ruthlessly one of our fellow citizens in the person of Mrs. John Glancey of our city. So unlocked for was the call, that we keenly feel anew the uncertainty of life. The words of the poet may again be recalled as he says: “Leaves have their time to fall. And flowers to wither at the north wind's breath, And stars to set —but all Thou hast all seasons for thine own, oh, Death.” The life of the departed Wynn Glancey dates from March 22, 1866, when there was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Wynn, in Crawford county, Ohio, a daughter whom they called Orthie. Early in her life her parents moved to Adams county, Indiana, where on a farm she grew to young womanhood. Her hand was given in marriage to John Glancey July 30, 1885, with whom she lived in happy wedlock until death separated. A family of two children was born to them. Glenn and Electa, who today mourn the early loss of their dear mother. For many years the family resided at Berne. Ind., and for about three years in the city of Decatur. Mrs. Glancey had been in failing health for about a year, yet no serious results were anticipated. A change of climate and surroundings, it was thought, would prove helpful, and a trip to Petoskey, Mich., was taken. Soon her desire was to return to her home, arriving on Wednesday morning July 7. 1907, only to bid adieu to friends and things of time and sense forever. Tender and affectionate memories remain in the minds of mother, husband, son and daughter and one brother, who mourn her early departure. She attained the age of 41 years, 4 months and 15 days. The funeral was conducted from the house on Friday morning, in charge of Rev. A. B. Haist, who spoke words of comfort and hope to the bereaved. The floral tributes were many and costly. Many friends and acquaintances were present to pay their last respects to the memory of the departed. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Decatur cemetery. o Several automobile parties arrived today from the south part of the county to attend the ball game. Clay Wertzberger arrived last evening from Casey, 111., and is the guest of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Wertzberger. Manager Jessup, of the Quakers, carries his son along with the team, he acting in the capacity of mascot and general all around boy, and for a youngster he is pretty wise. Mrs. Belle France, who has been residing at. Chicago for the past year has concluded to move back to this city, this being brought about on account of her son, Bart, purchasing the laundry. George Crays, who formerly resided in this city is now a full uedged Prebleite, he having moved to that enterprising little village a few days ago. Mr. Crays has accepted a position there as telegraph operator for the Standard Oil company. Frank Ashbaucher received a letter this morning from Adams county to the effect that John Shank, aged about 40 years, who resides in Adams county, near the Isch farm, the former Robinson farm, has been missing for over a month. Frank, as well as many others in the county, are well acquainted with Shank and they have been asked to keep a lookout for him. It was thought that he might have come to Bluffton. Nothing has been seen of him here, however. — Bluffton News. LOST —A Sterling silver swastika pin, on Second street. If found please return to this office and receive reward. 196-3 t

REAL EXCITEMENT Umpire Thompson Required Protection GAVE THE GAME TO RICHMOND Six Hundred Frenzied “Fans” Hooted and Howled—Boys Followed Him Through Town. STANDING. Played. Won. Lost. Pct Richmond 14 9 - 5 .642 Portland 15 9 6 .600 Decatur 14 8 6 .571 Kokomo 15 7 8 .466 Bluffton 13 5 8 .384 Van Wert 15 5 10 .333 RESULTS YESTERDAY. Portland 3; Bluffton 1. Kokomo 8; Van Wert 1. Mr. Thompson, one of President Kling's choice umpires, nearly caused a fitting climax to one of the prettiest contests seen on the local ball grounds this season, and he came within an ace of being mobbed by the frenzied fans, who could tolerate his rotten decisions no longer, and endeavored to give vent to their pent up feelings by assaulting his “royal nibs.” There is no argument but that Thompson is good and rotten, and we can now readily see why Bluffton had the kick coming they maJe, and why President Kling still persists in assigning him for duty we are unable to state. It cannot be said that he played any favorites for his decisions against Richmond were just as rotten as against Decatur, but unfortunately the ones he made against us came when they hurt the most, and in the end lost us the game, as at the time the decision came, we had the Quakers on the jump. Immediately after the last man was out the fans surrounded Thompson and had it not have been for the persuasion of cooler heads, the "umps” would unquestionably have been handled quite roughly. Marshal Green, who was present took Thompson under his protective wing and escorted him as far as the bridge, where he climbed into the Richmond players bus and was taken to his hotel with a howling mob of boys following the outfit The game in itself was a pretty one, and both teams were upon their toes trying to capture the game that would determine who would lead the league for the next twenty-four hours. The first run was made by Decatur in the following manner: Bums was out on a fly; Wallace singled.Witham was hit by a pitched ball, advancing Wallace; Winger hit to Morris, forcing Witham at second; Winger stole on the first pitched ball and Laxon hit a clean single into left field scoring Wallace and Winger, who closely followed Wallace ! was declared out on a play that was! safe beyond all reasonable doubt. The ' visitors did not score until the sixth 1 when Morris walked, was sacrificed to second from where he scored on Mintzler's single to center field. Their other run came in the ninth, when Laxon walked Mintzier, who was sacrificed to second, took third on Fleming’s single and scored when Winger threw to second to catch Fleming, the return throw- being wide and he was safe. The locals could do nothing in their half, although Behringer did get as far as second, where he died, the result of a double play and the Quakers walked away with a victory that was presented to them by the “umps.” The score: Decatur. Name. AB R H PO A E Behringer, 2b.. 5 0 3 2 4 1 Cullen, 3b ... 1 0 1 4 5 1 Pierce, cf ... 4 0 11 0 0 Btyns, If .... 4 0 0 0 0 0 Weber, lb .... 4 0 0 13 2 0 Wallace, ss .. 4 11 1 2 1 Witham, rs ... 3 0 1 2 0 0 Winger c 4 0 2 4 1 0 Laxon, p 4 0 1 0 5 0 Totals 33 1 10 27 19 3 Richmond. Name. AB R H PO A E Ritter, cf .... 3 0 0 1 0 0 Wildermood, If 3 0 0 3 1 0 Weaver, lb .. 3 0 0 11 11 Morris, ss .... 2 1 0 2 4 0 Jessup, c 3 0 1 3 0 0 Mintzier, 2b .. 3 11 2 2 0 Fisher, 3b ... 3 0 0 1 3 0 Fleming, rs .. 4 0 1 4 0 0 Horn, p 4 0 2 0 4 0 Totals 28 2 5 27 15 1 Richmond 0 00001 00 I—21 —2 Decatur 0 0010000 o—l0 —1 Summary— Two base hits —Cullen. Earned runs —Decatur 1. Base on, balls —Off Laxon 5; Horn 2. Struck out —By Laxon 3; by Horn 2. Double plays—Cullen to Weber; Mintzier to Morris. Hit by pitcher—Ritter, ; Witham- Stolen bases—Morris, Fleming. Behringer, Winger, Cullen, Waiiace. Time of game—l:so. Umpire—Thompson.

NOTES. It was a tough one to lose. Cullen's stop at third of Jessup's hot drive was a bit of clever work that won him applause. Umpire Thompson is the first “umps” that has been seen here this season that carried his own broom to sweep off the plate. Thompson is up to date in this respect, but he should have used the same broom to brush up his lamps. George Massone. who is one of the best rooters on earth, was ordered back to the bleacherers in the fourth inning by the umpire. Catcher Jessup stopping the game and refusing to play until George returned to his seat. Nick Winger, our brilliant little catcher, stole a base in a very unique way. Horn threw to first to catch him napping and instead of running back to first Nick kept traveling to second, which he easily annexed before first baseman Weaver woke up. Cullen batted a thousand per cent in yesterday’s contest, he being at bat but one time and then securing a clean two bagger. Keep up the clip. Jack. Laxon pitched a very clever game, letting the hard hitting Quakers down with fiv e hits. He, however, gave five free tickets to first, two of which resulted in runs. Guess he will do at that. Umpire Thompson was so rattled in the ninth inning that after Behringer beat out his hit he walked out behind the pitcher and stood there with his mask on until Jessup apprised him of the fact. He then slipped it under his arm, looking like a whipped cur. Catcher Jessup had quite a gash cut in his chin, the result of a tip foul striking him in the mask and breaking one of the wires. THEYGAVEADANCE Good Time at K. C. Hall Last Night TO GIVE AN EXPERIENCE SOCIAL An Afternoon Party Given by Mrs. Va n ce—Two Church Picnics Today. The out-of-town guests of the members of the Columbia club were the complimentary guests at a dance given last evening at the K. of C. club rooms. At eight-thirty o'clock the delightful amusement opened with a two-step and the fifty couples toed the light I fantastic until after midnight. Music i which was rendered during the even- ; ing was especially fine and each one ’ present was royally entertained by the boys. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church will give an experience social at the home of Mrs. Cy Weaver on Fifth street. Friday evening. August 16th. All come. Miss Lucile Clodfelter, of Bryan, Ohio, the guest of Miss Della Sellemeyer was the honored guest yesterday at an afternoon party given byMrs. Lee Vance at her home. The various rooms were decorated with garden flowers. The afternoon passed very swifty by playing dominoes. Mrs. Fred Bell led the company by winning an elegant bon-bon dish, and Miss Midge Smith won a lemon for the booby prize. Immediately following the close of the game a two-course luncheon was served by the hostess to her guests, who were: Mesdames Vera Bell. Floyd Brittson, of Dallas, Texas; Jesse Dailey, 'Walter Kauffman. Chas Simcoke, of St. Louis; Lucile Torrence, of Marion, Ind.; Charles Locke, Grover Hoffman, Dan Vail. Dallas Butler, C. D. Lewton, Fred Heuer, Misses Carrie Craig, Blanche Dibble, Carrie Thomas, Bertha Heller, MayNiblick. Midge Smith, Marie Patterson, Gertrude Moses, Eva Acker, Mima Acker, Iva Simcoke, Mabel Erwin. Fanny Hite, Bessie Congleton. Louise Holbrock, Lizzie Peterson. Inez Everett. Mrs. West, of Bloomington; Mrs. Knapp, of Evanston. The German Reformed church are having their regular annual picnic today at Mart Miller's woods, south of town. The Ladies’ Mite Society of the Methodist church will hold an interesting meting at the home of Mrs. D.W.Berry, on Friday- afternoon. There has been a fine program prepared for the occasion and everybody is cordially invited to attend.

AN ANNUAL REPORT Showing Condition of Decatur Public Library FILED BY MISS ANNETTE MOSES Nearly Fourteen Thousand Books Were Issued During the First Year —Other Interesting Facts. « To the Library Board: Herewith I beg to submit the report of the library for the year 1906-'oi. The year has been largely spent in completing the organization of the details of the library work, and at the end of it. we find ourselves with the machine running smoothly, and with good hope that the work for which it exists is being well done. We are working toward one goal: the more efficient service of the community in which we work. It has been impossible to count the number of visitors and readers in the reading rooms, but the number has grown with each month and increased interest is shown in the fine list of magazines to be found on the reading tables. The reference work done by the clubs and pupils of the high school and grammar grades was very great, and the coming year will see more work in this department accomplished as the advantage of such has been realized. Books have been ordered that will be of special aid in the Shakespeare. Historical and Euterpean clubs, and in the departments of English history and science in high school. A verygreat need is an up to date encyclopedia. Our magazine list is very exceptional, numbering fifty-six, and newspapers eight. The library has received during the year gifts of books numbering 389. a number of antiquities suitable for the beginning of a museum, and valuable files of magazines from Mrs. W. H. Nachtrieb. Miss Studebaker, Dr. McMillen, Mrs. John Niblick. Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. W. H. Myers. A beautiful fern, the gift of the librarian, adds much to the beauty of the reading room. Report of circulating department — Days open. 305. Sundays not included and deducting legal holidays. Monthly circulation of books—July--1906. 502; August, 595; September. 834; October, 1,052; November, 1.499: December, 1.356; January, 1907. 1.810; February, 1,347; March, 1.166; April. 1,218; May, 1.241; June, 1.312; total for year, 13,922; daily average, 45; highest daily circulation. 93; borrowers’ cards issued. 925; borrowers' cards discarded on account of death and removal, 41; gifts to library, 389; total number of books. 2,478; assessments and fines, $32.70. Fines and assessments —July, 1906. 62c; August, 81c; September. $1.27; October, $2.78; November, $3.57; December, $6.00; January, 1907. $5.50; February and March, $4.75; April. $2.25; May and June, $3.93; total, $32.70. The expense for books and for maintenance of library should be included in this report, but was not informed so will add those items after the board meeting. Respectfully submitted, Annette L. Moses. Librarian.

TESTED AND PROVEN. There is a Heap of Solace in Being Able to Depend Upon a Well Earned Reputation. For months Decatur readers have seen the constant expression of praise for Doan’s Kidney Pilis, and read about the good work they have done in this locality. Not another remedy ever produced such convincing proof of merit. Mrs. Catherine Contor, of 227 First street, Decatur, Ind., says: “I have used Doan's Kidney Pills with very beneficial results and can recommend them highly. In 1902 I gave a statement telling what Doan’s Kidney Pills had done for me and how they cured me of kidney complaint and backache. I had suffered some time and everything I tried failed to help me. I go a box of Doan's Kidney Pills at the Holthouse Drug Co.’s store and they benefitted me almost Immediately, and in a short time cured me. I am able to state now that the cure remained permanent.” For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cants. FosterJMilburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan's— and take no other. The interurban carried a heavy load of passengers who joined the Evangelical church picnic this morning, and they all went with well laden baskets and wltjh the intention of having an excellent time.

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