Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 276, Decatur, Adams County, 14 November 1907 — Page 2

The Daily democrat. Pubßahed Every Evening, Rxoept Sunday, by LEW GL ELLIN6HAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 1# cents Per year, by carrier 15.#• Per month, b ymail 25 cents per year, by mail 1 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. While the eyes of the country were diverted to other things, the steel trust, under the deft manipulation of J. Pierpont Morgan, one of the "saviors of Wall street” (with the public money) was gobbling up the Tennessee Coal and Iron company. By this enterprise the steel trust fastens the

grip of ite monopoly upon the country. It should be said, howover, that th* trust, before it finally closed the deal, consulted the Roosevelt administration about It Presumably no objection came from that source, as the scheme was put through. mm , ' we

Monday evening heavy retrenchments were ordered on the Erie and about forty-five foreigners were discharged from the construction service. This work is now practically completed on the Erie for the winter and the road is in splendid condition ■ for future traffic. Last spring appropriations were made to improve the road all the way from Hammond to Marlon and nearly 800 foreigners have been employed In the work. Most of these will probably go to New York at once and sail for their homes. Some will go to Chicago and secure employment elsewhere for the winter. —Huntington Democrat FOR TRUSTEE. We are authorized to announce the name of Frank C. Wechter as a candidate for Trustee of Blue Creek township, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Friday, December 6, 1907. STOVES MENDED I am now in a position to mend and fix all kinds of stoves and can furnish all parts broken or missing. If you have anything in this line see F. E. SMITH.

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AGAIN IN THE SWIM The German Building Loan Fund and Savings Association. MAKING NEW LOANS Applications for Stock Will Again be Received. The German Building Loan Fund and Savings association are getting back into the swim again, and propose to be a factor in helping build up Decatur and to populate it with ten thousand people in 1910. To this end several new members of the board of directors have been added, the board being Godfrey Christen, F. M.

Schirmeyer, Mat Kirsch, James P. Haefling. W. P. Schrock, C. S. Niblick and L. G. Ellingham. The officers are Godfrey Christen, president; Mat Kirsch, vice president; F. M. Schirmeyer, secretary, and C. 3. Niblick. treasurer. Several loans are being mdae. and they are now in a position to take care of any more that are

desirable. Application for stock is desired and with the past record of this association, the public generally should soon become a patron of the German. There is no better or safer way to save money and at the same time have it earn a respectable interest More than five hundred houses have been built in Decatur by the German (Building and Loan Fund association. a record of achievement of which our people are justly proud. This record can easily be duplicated. It is expected that within the next few months that this association will take on its oldtime vigor. e • — SPECIAL SERVICE AT PRESBYTERIAN. Charles Preston Foreman D.D., of Winona, will conduct special religious services at the Presbyterian church this evening, also on Friday and Saturday evenings, preparatory to the communion services Sunday morning. The regular services will also be conducted Sunday evening. It was stated today by Fort Wayne business visitors that fully one hundred and fifty of the Fort Wayne Elks were planning a trip to this city tomorrow evening to attend the carnival. This, with the large crowds already attending, will make a crowd there that will exceed anything of its nature in any of tfhe surrounding cities. —Bluffton Banner.

About the stylish lint o vercoats t-nd suits that we sre displaying at our store. These garments are designed and assemi’ed according to special instructions and cannot help but please you. The designers, cutters and finishers are skilled in their work and give their best thought to it slighing nothing that will give caste and character to the finished prod act. Opr prices are right, v htdh is an important item for you to consider. We have big values in OVERCOATS from $5 to $25 and in suits from $5 to $22.50 You can save money if you trade with

MANY WERE TURNED AWAY. Auditor of State Investigates Insurance Companies. Several propositions for the formation in Indiana of fraternal beneficiary ■associations, commonly known as fraternal insurance companies, which have been presented at the office of John C. Billheimer. auditor of state, within the last few days, have been turned down. In addition to these, several propositions from fraternal insurance companies of other states to enter Indiana have been refused. It develops that the auditor is keeping a very close watch on such associations. He believes the spirit of fraternalism and not that of profit should prevail in these organizations. The law requires that when it is pro posed to form a fraternal beneficiary association, the promoters shall file with the auditor for inspection the articles of the association a copy of the proposed bylaws and a copy of the proposed policy or certificate of benefit to be issued. A number of there documents filed with the auditor have been objectionable, and he has refused to grant to these proposed associations the authority to do business in the state. THE DEATH ANGEL Mrs. Elizabeth Beatty Died

at an Early Hour this Morning. WELL KNOWN HERE The Mother of A. P. Beatty and Lived Here Many Years. Mrs. Elizabeth Beatty, who for more than sixteen years, resided with her son, A. P. Beatty in this city, died at the home of her son. H. C. Beatty, near Convoy, Ohio, this morning about 4:30 o'clock, after several months of intense suffering. The aged lady has made her home with her son in this city since 1891 with the exception of five years, which she spent in California and last July she went to Convoy, vaio, to make a visit with her son, when she was taken ill and since that time she has grown weaker and weaker until at last the death angel came. Although she was slightly troubled with a heart disease the physicians state that she simply passed away responsive to her old age, which was 81 years. The deceased was a lady loved by ail who knew her, and the news of her demise will cause most poignant 'sorrow among her many friends. A. P. Beatty left today for Convoy, where he will remain until after the funeral, which, it is thought, will be held next Sunday. o FINANCIAL CONDITION OF ERIE. Continues to Cause Discussion at Huntington. The local financial situation has not changed any in the last twentyfour hours. No deposits have been made by the Erie road to cover the payment of the checks that are expected tomorrow. At the Erie superintendent’s office it was said at three o'clock that they had received no word of any kind. Bankers declare they cannot furnish currency for the Chicago banks, and that therefore they will not undertake to pay checks on them in currency. That means the most of the employees’ checks cannot be paid in Huntington unless the road rushes currency here. Numerous rumors are flying around as to the arrival of the money on train 13 and also of the arrival of the old pay car, but no authority for either story is found. Street comer financiers have evolved many plans for the settlement. A communication has reached this office suggesting the Issue of smaller checks on the same Chicago banks against the big pay checks, and another man suggests a sort of clearing house certificate. But nothing has yet been done. —Huntington Herald. The Fort Wayne boiler men who are making some needed repairs at the plant today expect to finish their work tomorrow. One of the boilers they mended is now in working order and has been fired up. No further trouble is expected from this source. LOST —A silver Open faced watch No. 6465061. Finder return to Peoples restaurant and receive reward. 2,000 tons Hocking Valley coal to be sold in large or small quantities at 13.50 per ton. Other coal In proportion. Tricker and Mariea. Phone 534. ■wakvtv

COURT HOUSE NEWS Grand and Petit Jurors for the November Term Selected Today. SQUIRE BAILEY QUITS Suit Filed Against the Traction Line to Prevent Use of the Steam Engine. Jury commissioners Moltz and Dunbar met at the county clerk s office this morning and assisted by Deputy Haefling proceeded to draw the juries for the November term. The grand jury who will convene next Monday are H. G. Edwards, Blue Creek; William M. Tague, Monroe; Edwin Ferry, Jefferson; Emanuel Hart, Union; John Ketchum, Jefferson, and John Brown, Wabash. The petit jury selected and who will be ordered to report for business on Monday, December 2nd, include: Walter P. Johnson, St. Marys; Ben Gerber, French; Charles Chrisman, Hartford; William Stauffer, Blue Creek; Frank Coppes, Washington; Daniel Klpfer, French; Eknanuel Gerber, Kirkland; Marion E. Johnson, Monroe; Charles Ewell, Preble; John H. Hall, Root; Edward Lutunan. Root and William A. Ruby, of Blm Creek.

A. B. Bailey, a justice of the peace in and for Monroe township, has tendered his resignation to take effect at once. He will ask for an appointment as a notary public. County Attorney E. G. Hoffman has brought a suit in the superior court at Fort Wayne to enjoin the Fort Wayne and Springfield Traction company from using a steam engine to pull its‘gravel train in Allen county. The farmers have complained that it frightens stock, horses and has caused no end of trouble. The franchise does not give the right to use this engine. FUNERAL SERVICES Conducted this Morning for Will Miller, Well Known Young Man.

WHO DIED MONDAY

His Death Was a Very Sad One, Ending Many Years of Suffering.

The funeral services for Will Miller, only son of Nick Miller, were held at nine o’clock this morning from the St. Marys Catholic church, the Rev. H. Theo. Wilken conducting the sacred ceremony. A large- number of the relatives and friends paid their last respects. The deceased was twenty years old. born and reared in this city. His mother preceded him in death several years ago. The death of this young man is very sad and his devoted father is greatly affected by the occurrence, although it was expected for several years. During his younger life Will was a leader among his associates and in his school work, but gradually a complication of diseases crept ußpn him, his body and mind, and for a long time he has been utterly helpless, death relieving him Monday evening ’at nine o’clock. His father feels very thankful to those who assisted him by acts of kindness during the hours of his bereavement.

A freight car containing all of the wedding presents belonging to Mrs. Albert Clarke RaleTgh was broken into in the Chicago railroad yards and jewels. silver and other gifts were stolen the value oZthe stolen property being estimated at $3,000. The car was billed to Rimini. Mont., where Mrs. Raleigh lives. She was formerly Miss Jessie McCutchen, of Lafayette. Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh went to wi"’i’>f with out the presents. lIRMI Frank Cotton, who a new trial on Monday Follette, after being convict u u. a charge of perjury, was released Tuesday afternoon, until his next trial was called. He gave bond in the sum of SSOO, with Hamer McKinney and D. W. Bender, both of Wells county, as sureties. Following his release, he returned to his former home at Bluffton on the Tuesday evening train. — Portland Review. MBMBAT WANT AO6. PAY Wtt

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■■■ ™ MM I————• 1————• Bag * < *————•Bag | PUBLIC SALE i I Biggest of the Season on | | Monday November 15 j s j ■ I will offer for sale at my farm east of De- ! ■ catur a large number of { 1 Registered Cattle, and Hogs, j ■ 91 Head of extra fine Shropshire Sheep ■ ■ ■ | Also all my machinery and farm implements. ■ : DON’T MISS THIS ONE j : D. E. Studabaker : 2 Fred Reppert, of Decatur, Auctioneer " Harry Carroll of Hartford City, Auctioneer

THE Electric Theatre TONIGHT Admission 5 Cent-*. MOTION PICTURES. First film —“The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.” Second film —“John D. and the Reporter.” ILLUSTRATED BONG. “Where the Niobrara Flows.” Schmuck & Miller, Proprietors ATTENTION COMRADES. All members of the Sam Henry Post are requested to meet at G. A. R. hall at 7 p. m. sharp tonight to make arrangements to attend the funeral of Comrade Laman. By order of commander. —- - TO THE PUBLIC. My dental office will be closed from Friday, November Bth until December Ist. as I will be absent from the city during that time. 27M8t DR. J. Q. NEPTUNE. NOTICE. Any os* desiring to take the Elks special to Bluffton tomorrow evening may do so by being present at the interurban station. The car will leave at 4:30 p. m. sharp. Remember, any one can go. o Just received a car load of Portland cement. Will sell it for $1.86 per bar re* My last car load this season. Julius Haugk. DEMOCRAT WANT ADS. PAY BIG DEMOCRAT WANT ADS. THE P CTORIUM TONIGHT “The Magic Drawing Room.” Get a free ticket on the sewing machine. AU shows now being put on are new and have never been shown any place before. A B. BffWl—Mill, Pmp.

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I We often have people ask us lif we have another suit or | overcoat like we sold Jones I at the same price. If you have I never seen the great qualities I we are offering our customers lin suits and overcoats come I and see or yourself. (ELZEY & VANCE

clothing we do. Our policy has always been, many sales and areas enable profit. We believe that the quality of goods I we sell for the I price is one of I our strongest 1 advertisements I