Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 286, Decatur, Adams County, 26 November 1907 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sun day, 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 12.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce in Decatur Indiana, as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. TIME TO GET BUSY The local postoffice is at present doing a land office business in delivering voluminous catalogues from Sears, Roebuck and Co. Those catalogues contain charming accounts and prices of everything under the sun. The best descriptive writers in the country are employed to write alluring accounts of the great value of everything printed in these catalogues. The Sears, Roebuck and Co., like every other large Chicago mail order house, make their catalogues the best part of their business. People should be skeptical about putting good money against catalogue allurements as practiced by mail order houses. Merchants should also begin early their campaign for holiday business, thus putting a crimp into inducements now offered by such business institutions as the one mentioned.

Some of the metropolitan newspaper correspondents are long on “hot air,” and fictions and mighty short on facts. For instance, one energetic fellow in Muncie gave a vivid account of a meeting of Eighth district Democratic editors—which never occurred. The Democratic editors of the Eighth district are not in the habit of making candidates, but if they were, every mother’s son of them would sing the song of praises for Judge Richard Kenney Erwin for governor. He possesses the elements which newspaper men like. He is one of the people— a. plain, old fashioned Jackson-Bryan Democrat Identified with nothing but the sort of Democracy that make men great. He is the sort, too, that will be recognized when the Democrats assemble in state convention. WILL CONDUCT THANKSGIVING SERVICES. Rev. F. H. Cremean, of Huntington, professor of theology and principal of the normal department of Central college, will conduct services at Mt. Victory church in Union township Wednesday evening, November 27, and at Pleasant Grove in Root township Thursday evening. November 28. Mr. Cremean is a graduate of Central college and an eloquent preacher. The public is cordially invited to attend these services. Don’t delay your shopping too long when you can select your Xmas presents and have them laid away for yon at Hensley’s. You don’t have to pay anything down on them. 281-6 t

A Feast of Good Things Spread Out For # Your Thanksgiving A 11 SPPCTAT PR OCT AIVfATTON Inorderthatwema y addtothegener- 'O. P| r L r i\\J vuLr/11 vin i l\j i n al rejoicing and feßtivitieß of the season W[l in this community, we hereby proclaim that we have the greatest values in Suits and Overcoats at the /> f m ' prices of $lO, $12.50. and sls ever shown in the city. Bl r ®. I Il li » I SWFATFR COAT’S The newest fad out. They are not only stylish and good looking U Jft* DWEAIEIv LUAIO but very servicable as well. We have them in Greys, Tans, jIM of Blacks and Blues, $1.50 to $3.50 / yr Ml E. OOORTHOLJSEE El ZEY ZXND VANOE DECATUR. IND WtfcM.WlW »bii t*■

DANGEROUSLY ILL Mrs. L. B. Brokaw Poisoned by Eating Oysters at Sunday Dinner. SHE IS BETTER TODAY But Still Very Sick—No Other Cases Reported— Is in Country. Mrs. L. B. Brokaw, of this city is reported as being very sick and confined to her bed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Bowser south of this city the result of eating oysters Sunday at noon. Mr. and Mrs. Brokaw early Sunday morning drove to the Bowser home to spend the day and at noon when dinner was served oysters was one of the courses and as Mrs. Brokaw in very fond of oysters she partook very heartily of the same. However, this particular dish did not seem to be relished by any of the others, and Mrs. Brokaw was forced to eat alone. About five o'clock in the afternoon Mrs. Brokaw was seized with severe cramps and in a short time commenced to vomit and was deathly sick. Dr. Parrish, of Monroe, was summoned and at once pronounced it a case of poisoning and proceeded to treat the patient accordingly. However, she was no better yesterday and Dr. S. D. Beavers was summoned and he also diagnosed the case the same as Dr. Parrish. Mrs. Brokaw was reported as resting some easier today and is apparently out of danger. The oysters eaten by Mrs. Brokaw were of the tub variety and were purchased in this city. However it is rather queer that Mrs. Brokaw should be the only victim when many other families eat oysters from the same shipment.

FINAL REHEARSALS Are Now on for “Mrs.Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch” —Getting Ready. A POPULAR SHOW The Library Benefit Promises to be an Entertaining Delightful Event. The final rehearsals for “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch” the local talent library benefit show, are running smoothly and everything is now in readiness for the show Thanksgiving night. The tickets will be placed on sale at the Holthouse drug store tomorrow morning at 8 o’clock and the management will require that ticketholders form in line at the board and no crowding or jostling will be allowed there. Every arrangement looking to the comfort of the patrons has been made and you will certainly have an enjoyable evening fn the “Cabbage Patch.” “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch” is a three act comedy with a beautiful heart story that appeals to all its hearers. The cast follows: (Continued on page 4.)

THE LAST OF HIS RACE. With all its wealth of special scenery, gorgeous costumes, bright and catchy specialties is the attraction at the Bosse Opera House Tuesday. Dec. 3. This piece, which has attained such an enviable reputation and secured such a hold on the hearts of theater goers from one end of this broad land to the other, is from the pen of Mr. Clarence Bennett, author of the “Holy City,” another notable success. Mr. Bennett has located his scenes near the city of Mexico, and based the fabric of the play on events which actually occurred during the brief reign of the unfortunate Emperor Maxillian. The great treasure —the secret of which was so loyally and jealously guarded by El Aguilla (the Eagle) who although a serf, traced his lineage from the royal Montezuma, is founded on fact. The success of this piece has been so phenomenal in America that the firm has decided to present it next year in England. LAWYER ASCITIZEN i Splendid Response Delivered by the Hon. David E. Smith. AT THE BANQUET z Given by the Adams County Bar Association for Judges Erwin and Merryman. Mr. Toastmaster and Gentlemen: When this program wan submitted to me, I noticed that all the names, with the exception of two, had “judge” prefixed. The committee told me they wanted just so many speeches, and the didn’t have judges enough to go round, so they had put on two real lawyers. Notwithstanding that compliment, I protested against being put on the program, but they told me that at a banquet at a certain city in Indiana, a few nights ago, the man who made the hit of the evening was one announced that he didn't intend to ■make a speech, and as I couldn’t make a speech, I had a chance to make a hit.

But, Mr. Toastmaster, as I have sat at this festal board; as I have listened to these excellent speeches; as I have looked at the different faces here assembled, I have grown in a somewhat reminiscent mood, which is not always conducive to the best of spirits, notwithstanding pleasant surroundings. It seems to be but a span of days since we met in this banquet room on a similar occasion, but I observe that age has crept upon some of us in the past six years, the hairs are whiter, and those that are left, are in sparsely settled neighborhoods; and if the roll were called of those who were with us on that occasion, it would be shown, that time and death with relentless havoc, will claim their own. But such is the inevitable, and —to my subject, and I approach with hesitation, so broad a subject as one that deals with the citizenship of the lawyer. I can state no supposition, nor aver no truth, that you did not learn when you opened you first books in the study of the science of law. Law, in it’s comprehensive sense, signifies an order of sequences, thus the law of Nature is the will of God, (Continued on page 4.)

COURT HOUSE NEWS The Miller and Beery Ditch Petitioners Declared Sufficient and Referred. TO COMMISSIONERS Who Will Meet and Report —Watkins Divorce Case Set for Trial. From present appearances Judge Merryman's first term will be a busy one, several important cases have been set’ down for trial. In the case of J. H. Voglewede, guardian for E'izabeth M. Gluting et al, vs. John Gluting et al, partition, an I answer was filed by J. H. Voglewede. who Is also a party defendant. Effie M. Springer, who is asking a divorce from her husband, John M. Springer, filed a motion and affidavit for an allowance of expense money. In the matter of Mathias Miller et al petition for drain, same was declared sufficient and L. L. Baumgartner, James M. Wiley and Charles Morrison were named commissioners, ordered to meet at Hirschey and Winteregg’s office at Berne on December 5, to qualify and shall file a report on December 20. The divorce case of John W. Watkins vs, Clara W’atkins has been set for trial for Friday, November 29th. In the John H. Beery et al petition for drain, declared sufficient, referred to L. L. Baumgartner, Simeon Bowers and James M. Wiley as drainage commissioners, ordered to meet at clerk’s office December 3rd and report on January 2, 1908.

QUIET IN SOCIETY Pleasant Surprise Party on Miss Gayle Yocum Last Night. SHAKESPEARE LADIES Will Hold Session at the Home of Mrs. Dr. Trout Tomorrow. Miss Gayle Yocum was pleasantly surprised last night at her home on Russel street. The evening was spent in games and music. Those present were Jessie Bentz, Mary Winans, Zoa Dibble, Adtjie Snyder, Ethel and Tot Hilderbrand, Loretta Bosse and Ella Sutton. At a late hour they all returned home wishing Miss Gayle many more such happy occasions. ♦ The Ladies’ Shakespeare club will hold a session at the home of Mrs. Dr. Trout tomorrow afternoon, which gives promise of being quite interesting. The subject for discussion will be Modern Women Composers of Music,

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and the principal paper will be read by the hostess. The social which was given at the home of J. D. Wisehaupt last night, by the Y. P. C. U. of the United Brethren church was well attended and a good time was enjoyed by all. Elegant refreshments were served and a good collection was taken. The Young Women’s Foreign Missionary society of the M. E. church will give an exchange at the Pictorium next Wednesday afternoon between the hours of one and four. Home made pies, cakes and bread will be sold and it is hoped that these ladies will be patronized freely by the people of Decatur. The announcement made in previous issues to the effect that a dance will be given at the K. C. hall Thanksgiving night, was a mistake, as it is scheduled for November 27, Thanksgiving eve. The St. Vincent de Paul society will

hold a very important meeting at the home of Mrs. Floyd Smith tomorrow afternoon an< every member is urgently requested to be present. At the Maiionee senoot house last Friday evening was held the necktie social. The crowd was large and the ties sold very reasonable. Afterwards boys had to hem the aprons. The one that sewed the best hem was given a prize which was a pair of black socks, and which was won by Charles Newheart, of Preble. Then they voted on the prettiest girl and this prize was a box of bonbons which was won by Etta Elzey. Q See Lehne, the Jeweler, before buying that watch for Xmas. The watch sale lasts until Jan. 1, 1908. 280-10 t Watch Sale until Jan. 1, 1908 at Lehne's Jewelry Store. Largest stock in city to select from. 280-10 t Lehne has the largest line of jewelry and holiday goods to select from in the city. Come in and look and be convinced. 280-10 t

WANT SOMETHING GOOD? If you are looking for something good to eat I will invite you'to my store to see for yourself that we have the goods. Purs Pennsylvania Buckwheat flour, New Raisins, Currants, Figs, Dates. California Walnuts, Ab monds, Choice Apples, and Florida Oranges, Boiled Cider, Canned Pumpkin, Cream Cheese, Candied Cherries. Citron, Lemon and Orange Peel, Early June Peas, select Sweet Corn. Many other choice things in the grocery line. Respectfully, 283-6 t F. V. MILLS. o CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION. Cl e rk-Carrier. An examination for the position of clerk (male and female) and carrier (male) will be held at the postofflce in this city on Dec. 14, 1907. For application blanks, and for full information relative to the examination, qualifications, duties, salaries, vacations, promotions, etc., address Secretary. Board of Civil Service Examiners, Postofflce, City.