Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 234, Decatur, Adams County, 27 September 1907 — Page 2

The Daily democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. 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 eoplee 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce In Decatur Indiana, as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. THEY ARE GOOD FELLOWS When we read newspapers of neighboring cities and see the bickering and backbiting, and crimination and recrimnation gong on there, it is easy to understand why Rochester is so much admired by all who visit us. There are a few trouble makers in Rochester, but they are so few in comparison with the progressive, peace loving, populace that ours is a city remarkably far from ill-feeling. Os course we have here and there a tight wad who opposes every public step that costs a cent; we have here and there an envious soul that wants to fight every man who tries to get on in the world and succeeds. We have a few who would strike down every enterprise that helps the town if it makes any money for its owner; we have about one in every hundred who would have streets and houses ramshackle, we have an occasional saloon keeper who would rather violate the law than not, and we have some gossippers who delight in scandal talk, but notwithstanding these few unpleasantries Rochester is the most hospitable and circumspect town to be found hereabout. The great majority gets along happily and at peace with all the world and that is why Rochester is as pleasantly remembered by those who have been within its genial precincts. Let us all keep on being good fellows. —Rochester Sentinel. Ex-Congressman Cromer, of Muncie, who was so badly beaten at the last

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election by Mr. Adair, a Democrat, is getting busy in politics again. It is suspected that he will try for a renomination. but it may be that he simply proposes to see to it that the Republicans who beat him are not allowed to dictate the nomination. —Plymouth Democrat. COURT HOUSE NEWS (Continued from Page 1.) A new case filed today was entitled Ella D. Bell vs. Harry E. Bell, divorce. The parties were married May 12, 1896, and lived together until January 3, 1899. Alimony in the sum of $2,000, the custody of Margaret, the only child and S2OO per year for her support are asked. C. J. Luts appears for the plaintiff. The county commissioners were in special session for a short time Wednesday, signing up the bonsd issued for the dredging of the Salamonia river. The total issue, amounting to $22,000, were sold a few days ago. by county treasurer Lawrence Hayes, to contractor Ed Bodette. —Portland Commercial-Review.

The Pictorium presents a new show this evening entitled “A Race for a Son in-Law.” These pictures are of a comic nature and show the many peculiar incidents in relation to a mother trying to secure a husband for her daughter. If you want to laugh and grow fat now is the opportunity. These pictures will be shown but one night and entire change will be had tomorrow evening. The county commissioners. Martin Laughlin, William Miller and David Werling, County Attorney Clark J. Lutz, County Auditor C. D. Lewton. County Treasurer John F. Lachot and County Surveyor Levi Baumgartner made an expedition to Linn Grove on Wednesday to inspect the new river bridge and see what progress the builders are making. They also stopped in Berne and shook hands with friends.—Berne Witness. The local management has secured the strong Rockford. Ohio, team for Sunday's attraction and a contest of no mean ability will be pulled off. The Rockford team comes strengthened by the presence of Foley, shortstop of the late Van Wert team and other stars and they will endeavor to take the locals into camp. Several new faces will be seen on the local team and a hot contest is promised the fans. Come out and enjoy yourself.

SPECIAL MEETING Traction Line Stockholders in Session IN SESSION THIS AFTERNOON The Extension of Their Lines is the Object of the Special Meeting. The stockholders of the Fort Wayne and Springfield interurban railway this afternon were busily interested in a special meeting called by President W. H.- Flederjohann for the purpose of talking over the extension of the line south to Celina. A large crowd of local and foreign stockholders were present, who were first entertained by an address from J. H. Koenig, chief counsel of the line who stated to them the object of the meeting and also explained the workings of the line up to the present time. The stockholders if possible are to determine upon two routes that now seem the most practical to the management the one route being hrough Willshire to Celina. and the other through Berne, Geneva. Portland, thence across the country to Celina, and before the meeting adjourns it is expected that the new proposed route will be determined. This is a matter of vital importance to the company and they desire to make no mistake in choosing the route as both of them lay through thickly populated country and mean much to the company. The business of the meeting will not close until late this evening and what the stockholders do in this will be told in tomorrow's issue.

THE POSTAL CARD CRAZE. Some Estimate of How the Souvenir Business Grows. Three years ago souvenir or picture postal cards were on sale in about one hundred stores and shops in the United States. Today they may be bad in eighty thousand different places. What was originally a fad has become a great business. The picture postal card flourished for years on the continent. Every small town or inn had a pretty souvenir of this kind, while, in the big cities, every place of interest was reproduced on a postal. Then the idea struck the United States. The eastern cities took it up. Now it has spread to almost every village. Some idea of the extent of the business may be gained when it is stated that a man who has a booth at a seaside resort hear New York sells fortyfive dollars’ worth of postal cards a day. It is estimated that as much as two hundred thousand dollars a Jay is spent for picture postal cards in the United States.

So large is the number of picture postal cards passing through the mails every day that special regulations have been adopted for them. It was only recently that permission was given to write a message on the address side. It is interesting to add in this connection that the official estimate of the number of souvenir postal cards passing through the British pcstcffices last year was five hundred million. The value placed on these cards was estimated at five million dollars. The revenue to the various governments from postage on souvenir cards approximates millions. So widespread is the Interest in these cards that what is called a pos-tal-card congress is held every year at Leipzig. Germany. Like the stamp collectors, the card faddists have a paper. The sale of specially-made albums for souvenir postal cards has become something of an industry, too. People trade postals as they trade stamps and rare coins.

NOTICE. Beginning next Tuesday, October 1. the initial time period on all toll line messages passing over the lines of this company will be three minutes, instead of five minutes as heretofore. Effective on the same date, the day rate will prevail for the entire twen-ty-four hours of each day, the night rate being discontinued. CITIZENS’ TEL. COMPANY. Decatur. Ind., Sept. 27. 1907. 234-3 t o ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. There will be two divine services at Zion's Lutheran church on Sunday. The first at 10 a. m. in which Rev. Bauer. Sr., will preach in German. The second at 2 p. m. in which the undersigned will preach in English. A cordial invitation to all. Rev. J. ( H. Klausing. o FOR SALE OR RENT—Ten roomed house on Marshall street. Mrs. A. C. Gregory. 334-3 t

C. M. FRANCE DEAD (Contlaued from page 1.) law and had lived a retired life. He was one of the best known men in this section of the country, being an ardent Democrat and always working hard for the party when the opportunity presented itself. His friends in this community and Wells are innumerable, and many will be grieved to learn of his untimely demise. He was a member of the Presbyterian church of this city he having affiliated himself to that congregation a number of years ago. The funeral arrangements have not as yet been made, but it is understood the same will be held at Van Wert. Ohio, where interment will be made. He leaves three sons, namely, J. Fred France, of Huntington. Ind.; F. E. France, of Muskogee. I. T.; J. H. France, of Detroit, Mich.; one daughter, Mrs. Clifford Thompson, of Huntington. Ind., a wife and a number of friends and relatives to mourn their loss. TOLEDO. ST. LOUIS AND WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY. The annual meeting of the stockholders of Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad company for the election of directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting will be held on Wednesday. October 30. 1907. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the principal office of the company in the City of Frankfort. Clinton county, Indiana. The polls for receiving ballots will be opened as soon as the organization of the meeting shall admit. and will remain open one hour. The stock transfer books of the company will close on October 19. 1901, at the close of business on that day, and will re-open October 31, 1907. at 10 o'clock a. m. By order of the Board of Directors Toledo. St. Louis and Western Railroad Company. JAS. STEL ART MACKIE. Secretary.

LOW EXCURSION RATES. To North Dakota, where we always own about 100.000 acres of rich wheat and live stock lands. We have for sale at Mott, the new county seat town, a hotel paying 40 per cent on the investment It is new and has new furniture Hundreds of people are locating in the immediate neighborhood. Go with us and see it Wm. H. Brown Company, 131 LaSalle St, Chicago. Bls., or Mandan, North Dakota. SIO,OOO -will buy it, $3,500 down. 231-3tdlw FOR SALE —A Wilson heater as good as new. Inquire at he City Bakery. 233-tt

Idosses I Dqpera hcuse ■■■■■■hbksbbhhmkbmkkmbhesi FRI. SEPT. 27 Uncle nnh Omni/no bUul Oill|jii u with David G. Kenedy, that funny old Hayseed that makes them all laugh. SEE a real New England rural drama full of exciting incidents, introducing a real sawmill scene in action: special scenery. Refined Advanced Vaudeville. NOON —Uncle Josh's Big Farmer Band Street Parade. Free band concert PRICES: 10,20, 30 Cents Reserved Seat Sale, at the Usual place ~DEMOCRAT WANT ADS. PA\L

FIRST NATIONAL BANK DECATUR INDIANA CAPITAL SIOO,OOO SURPLUS $20,000 INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS

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THE Electric Theatre TONIGHT Admission 5 Cent*. Motion pictures—" Modern Painters.” ■ Rival Sisters.” These views are new and extra fine. Illustrated song—“l Never Can Forget You.” Schmuck A Miller, Proprietors

THE i PICTORIUM TONIGHT “A Race for a Son-In-Law” TO BE GIVEN AWAY r worth of Mercbandiseon October 7th. j All shows uow tel’-g put on are new and have never been shown any place ■ before. J. B. STONEBURNER, PropWM- II: MYERS Real Estate Agency I have opened up a real estate agency. in the city of Decatur, and am prepared to handle all classes of real estate, both city property and farms. I will handle city property on a flat commission of 1 per cent, and farms on a commission of iAi per cent List your property with me. I also have money to loan and write fire insurance. 8 room house with all modern improvements, $2,250. within 5 squares of court house. 8 room house within 3 squares of court house. And others. I solicit your property for sale. WM. H. MYERS 313 Adam. St., Decatur, Ind. .— o WANTED—AII your cement work. We guarantee to do your work honestly and at a IMr price. Satisfaction guaranteed. AH kinds of cement and concrete work done. Tom Peterson A Co. ts

’"banking Did it ever occur to you that a bank account, even though it may be a small one, is the safest means of doing business? Your checks are the best receipts for all bills paid, and your funds will be neither lost or stolen from vaults. You can open an account with any amount from one dollar up. and we will obligate ourselves to keep your finances straight and furnish you with the necessary check ‘ books and deposit books free of charge. If you are not accustomed to oank-| ing just call and talk it over with tny of our officers. The Old Adams County Bank. Originally Established in 1871 RESOURCES Over ONE MILLION & W ARM HOMES an even temperature can be had more economically and conveniently with a IM FAVORITE ’ BASE BURNER than in an}’ other way. They require less coal, are more cleanly a nd beautiful than other stove in the world. Schafer Hardware Co.