Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 265, Decatur, Adams County, 1 November 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 ymall 25 cents Per year, by mail *2.50 Single copies ...2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur ladiana, as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. While wheat and corn are going up in price, industrial and other stocks are going down, writes William E. Curtis. ‘'The farmer is getting richer and the speculator poorer —which many people will agree is in the line of eternal justice. Stocks are lower now than they have been for several years. They are now down practically where they were at the time of McKinley’s election, when “the era of prospertiy” set in. The decline has been general, affecting almost everything in the list of securities available to the public, and Wall street statisticians declare that the total shrinkage amounts to at least *3,500,000,000. But the value of the property these stocks represent, and their earning capacity has not been impaired. In most cases the dividends will not be affected; the shrinkage only represents water that has been squeezed out and the speculators are practically the only sufferers. The permanent investor who has locked his certificates up in a tin box and put them away in the safe deposit vault is not likely to suffer from the present shrinkage. His property is worth just as much as it ever was, but the certificates no longer have the fictitious value given them by the gamblers.” For the quarter ending September 30 the big steel trust was able to show a net profit of nearly *44,000,000. They say it was the most prosperous third quarter in the history of the institution. It brought the total net earnings for the nine months of 1907 up to *130,000,000, and that is a record breaker, too. Now it does not require any hard thinking for a man to realize that these enormous profits

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Low Excursion Rate Come and let us show you the why to Richarton and Mandan, North Dakota, Tuesday. You should go out and buy land that produces great crops of barley, oats, flax, rye and wheat, and cattle, sheep and horses. Look up the price of grain and live stock. You can buy land out of bur 100,000 acre tract for a few hundred down. Write us for testimonial letters from successful North Dakota farmers. Wm. H. Brown Co., Dept. C, 131 LaSalle St., Chicago, 111., or Mandan or Richardton, North Dakota. For full particulars and about excursion rates call on or write L E. WATSON Traveling Representative of Wm. H. Brown Company. 704 N. 2nd. St. DECATUR. INMANA

come out of the pockets of the consumer. That is exactly where they come from. And it don’t require any extaordlnary mental effort for a man to reach the conclusion that the profits are excessive and unreasonable, considering the actual investment. The steel industry in this country is a great one and everybody is glad the country has such an industry; but when amonopoly takes unreasonable or excessive profits from the consumer it is doing the people of the country an injustice. No bne will object to a fair dividend for the stockholders in the steel trust, but what the people do object to is the concentration of something like *150,000,000 a year in comparatively few hands. —Columbia City Post. It may be safely assumed that the enemies of President Roosevelt will not bully him into a third term race by their caustic criticism. It is manifest that they are assiduously laboring to this end in the hope that the president. roused to anger, will eventually discredit himself by entering the contest. By only some such break .on Mr. Roosevelt’s part could their aspersions be justified and color given to the mean estimates they have placed upon his judgment and his motives. —Fort Wayne News. TALKEDJT OVER (Continued from page 1.) that they do not wish to make public at present. Any of these residences are in desirable locations and would make a good home for the lodge. If the committee and trustees decide to buy a residence property, the lot which is owned by the order will be disposed of and the proceeds will be used to assist in purchasing the property. The action they take will be watched with 'interest by the people of Decatur, whether members or not and at the next meeting every member is urgently requested to be present.

John Meyer, son of Fred H. Meyer, a Ft. Wayne saloon keeper, claims to have found a stick of dynamite ou the rear step of his father s saloon, with a six-inch fuse in it and a concussion cap. The fuse had been lighted. but had died out before reaching the dynamite. It is asserted that the object was to blow up the saloon. Meyer.< had some trouble recently with Dr. Mason, of the Good Citizens’ league, and the father has three indictments pending for violations of the liquor law. Officers have been unable to develop anything in conection with the affair.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS Judge Erwin Refuses Divor- ' ces in the Erhart, Rice and Hower Cases. ' ONE DECREE GRANTED ■ Re-appraisement of Journal Filed—Will of Julia Nelson Was Probated. J. W. Bosse and John F. Snow, appraisers tor tne Journal Publishing company, filed an inventory in court this morning, showing the value to be *1,000.40. The court ordered the property sold after giving five days’ notice in the Daily Democrat. This appraisement is over *BOO lower than the former appraisement, when the plant failed to sell. The last will and testament of Julia A. Nelson, a former resident of Geneva. was filed. She bequeaths her real estate, a lot in Geneva, to her son, < William, he to pay all her debts and ' funeral expenses and to pay to each of his two sisters *25 within two years. The will was written October 24, 1901, and witnessed by Eliza Martin and Katie Butcher. Hooper and Lenhart filed a new case entitled Emily Johnson vs. Samuel Kirkwood et al, suit to quiet title. In each of the three cases for divorce tried yesterday, Judge Erwin refused the divorce decree as prayed for and rendered judgment against the plaintiffs for costs. The cases were those of Catherine Erhart vs. Henry Erhart, Charles J. H. Hower vs. Dora Hower, and Mary Rice vs. Clement J. B. Rice.

Another divorce case heard this morning was that of Paul Moser vs. Lucy B. Moser, the cause alleged being abandoment. The decree was granted at cost of plaintiff. A motion for a new trial was filed by the plaintiff in the case of Isadore Kalver et al vs. William L. Gunder, a warranty suit, in which $20.00 was recovered. THE DATEJS FIXED (Continued from Page 1.) For prosecuting attorney —Henry B. Heller, Decatur. For treasurer —Paul Baumgartner, Decatur; W. J. Archbold, Decatur; Charles W. Yager, Pleasant Mills. For auditor —T. H. Baltzell, Washington; P. A. Macklin, Wabash; Fred Hoffman. Decatur; H. E. Michaud. Berne.

For sheriff —Eli Meyer, Decatur. For commissioner. 2nd district — William Miller, Washington. For commissioner, Ist district — David Werling, Preble; Henry Zwlck, Root. For Surveyor—Charles C. Ernst, Decatur; Orval Harruff, Decatur; Abe "Boegley, Berne. For coroner—Dr. J. C. Grandstaft, PrebCe. Mr. Herman Sellemeyer was introduced as a candidate for trustee of Washington township. S. W. Wells, of Fort Wayne, a candidate for senator of Adams and Allen county, to succeed J. W. Tyndall, was present and delivered a short address, asking the support of Adams county.

H Clothes of Distinction rheimer-Stein ' the Young Fellows tdo you a fßwMtiil al service than by & : the best « takers at -f to pay. X why it can’t y reason Jhlt iques- f yp .•hen '-t $ \ this V W z ; ale ■’ / X See the “Longworth ” A style far in advance of the ft 1 corn.- on procession—Distinctively ME Jr — Stylish —Perfectly Tailored — Better Fitting —Shape Retaining. All Siu. 30 to 38. Prices sls to S3O. i Holthouse, Schulte & Co. rAw/

UNIQUE_PARTIES (Continued from page 1.) her friends and neighbors gathered at her home unexpectedly to enjoy an evening in her company. In their Maddy appeared upon the scene and most every nationality the guests were a sight to see and Mrs. Gaffer was at a loss to know who her guests were. They made their identity known later, however, and a good time ensued. The constituents of the party were Mesdames Dallas Hower. Dallas Hunsicker, James Gay, E. B. Macey, Samuel Doak, Fred Heuer, Fred Sellemeyer, John Parr, Frank Parr, Charles Hower, Fred Snyder. George Wemhoff and Mike Mulcahey. A masquerade party was given at the home of Irvin Acker last night for the members of the Euchre club, and the affair was a social success from beginning to end. The guests were seated at tables where progressive euchre was indulged in until a late hour. Autumn leaves and chrysanthemums artistically arranged throughout the different rooms of the home presented a pretty appearance, and a large Japan lantern was placed in the center of the dining table to complete the appropriateness of the occasion. During the evening au elaborate three course luncheon was served which delighted the merry party. At a late hour J. S. Peterson and George Maddy appeared upon he scene and assumed complete control of the affair and from what we can ascertain these gentlemen assisted materially in making the occasion most memorable. The attendance consisted of Misses Bess Congleton, Rose Christen, Gertrude DeVoss, Eva Acker, Carrie Craig and Mesdames J. S. Peterson, George Flanders. C. O. France, L. A. Graham. T. M. Reed, Harry Moltz and Herman Confer.

The Misses Winifred Ellingham and Gladys Meyer were the charming hostesses at a masquerade party which was given at the home of the former on last evening. The guests consisting of a number of the friends of the hostesses, were arrayed in costumes that were fitting to the occasion and much fun was forthcoming from their queer appearances. The home was prettily decorated with Japanese lanterns and it presented a very appropriate appearance for the most enjoyable Hallow'een event that ensued. Appropriate games were indulged in, in which Miss Ruth Hammond captured both prizes, after which erfreshments were served to the merry party of girls. A successful surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Shaffer on north Fiftu street last evening when thirteen school mates of their daughter, Ethel, arrived completely masked and took possession of the already quaintly decorated rooms with Japanese lanterns, candles and chrysanthemums and enjoyed various games and guessing contests until 9 o'clock, when a delicious lunch was served, when all departed to their homes. Those present were Lulu Garber, Ruth and Noami Mayer, Ruth and Marion Fledderjohann. Bertha and Bessie Drummond, Lola Hauk, Leia Peoples, Bertha Vogt, Edward Boknecht. Jessie Fanshar, Dick Tonnelier. Marie Boknecht was hostess at a Hallow’een party given at her home last night. The' affair was delightful and the guests amused t hemselves with games and special music. Refreshments were served. The Hallow’een party which was to have been given by Miss Bertha Kinney last night was declared oft on ac-

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count of the death of a relative of the hostess. Any one knowing any society news of any value will favor the Democrat by calling us by telephone or notifying us in some other way should we not call upon you for the news, as we desire to print all the events in the social circles.

DIED AT SEATTLE Will Schirmeyer, Former Resident Here Died Wednesday Morning. NEWS IS UNEXPECTED F. M. Schirmeyer Receives a Sad Message—Details Not Given. Frank M. Schirmeyer received a message last evening from his siser, Mrs. A. C. Young, of Belt, Montana, stating that she had just been notified that their brohcr, Will Schirmeyer. had died at Seattle, Washington, Wednesday morning. No further details were given and Mr. Schirmeyer at once wired for further information, which late this afternoon had not arrived. Will Schirmeyer was reared tn this county, leaving here in 1894, nearly fourteen years ago. Since that time he has been located in Dakota. Montana, Dawson City, Alaska, and Washington. He was forty-nine years old and while here was a very popular citizen. His unexpected death will cause a sad surprise among his many acquaintances and friends here.

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