Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 303, Decatur, Adams County, 17 December 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 15.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail 12.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. '''Entered at the postofficq in Decatur Indiana, as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. According to figures sent out by a New York broker the depreciation in the value of industrial stocks during the past year has been almost four billion dollars. That is a sum so vast that it is beyond comprehension. But M represents the loss somebody sustained by dealing in various stocks. It not only includes the very rich, those in good circumstances and those in moderate circumstances but those who depend on their day’s work or a small salary for a living. It is the result of booming stocks far beyond their actual values. It is the most tremendous falling in the value of stocks in the history of the country. Had it taken place under a democratic president the gamblers would be about ready to hang the president and every democrat in the land. —Columbia City Post. WANTED—Boarders and roomers. Inquire at 256 north First street. ' 303-6 t

ChistmasTimeis Here SEE Laman & Lee Silverware Berry Spoons Baby Spoons Jelly Spoons I Carving Sets ! Butcher Knives Butcher Steels j Phonographs and Records Robes and Blankets J Whips Meat Cutters Lard Presses Any the above will make a good present to one who has need of same. Come in and see us. PRICES RIGHT Laman & Lee v Whv not Make Xmas Some Heart Glad COmCS With a pair of fine But once Dreßß Shoe8 ’ or UUI vllvv House Slippers. aVrtQF Say, one the family or a friend I VUI bring in the Babe and see our ieggins and overgaiters J. H. Voglewede & Son. Opp. the Court House

. THE FAVORITE SONS (Continued from page 1.) about the first of the year be might be ready to give an answer to those 11 Democrats wno have been anxious , to start a movement for him. Persons , who talked with him while he was here are convinced that he will not object to the use of his name. Washington, December 17. —The fiscal year 1907, which ended June 30, last, was a record breaker in the number of immigrants who came to America. The total number admitted during that period was 1,285,349, and 13 064 were rejected. The total amount of money brought into America by the Immigrants was $25,599,893 —an averse of almost S2O per capita. The outward passenger movement also exceeded'that of previous years. During 1906 the total was 560,882 —224,892 cabin and 344,989 other than cabin. Washington, December 17. —Representative Adair introduced a bill to regulate interstate passenger fares. It provides that no railroad company , shall charge a greater fare from a I point in one state to a point in another | state than the combined fare as permitted by law in each state. He also introduced a bill to repeal the tariff on wood pulp and everything that enters into the manufacture of print papers. Marshal Bohnke has instructed us to make notice of the fact that if he sees any of the boys throwing snow balls on the streets he will arrest them at once. A small boy was struck in the eye yesterday by a flying snow ball and Fred proposes to put a stop to this habit of the boys if he is compelled to lock them up, so boys take heed before it is too late.

RUSTLE FOR TRADE • Squire Smith Again Enlarges His Offer for Matrimonial Business. A BETTER OFFER Says Cook Books Cause Divorces and He Prefers Other Gifts. The battle for business between the two squires, James H. Smith and James H. Stone, stil continues, and from all appearances before it cea es the young couple that gets married before either of the aforesaid gentlemen will be more than pleased with the bargain they made. After Squ’ro Stone’s magnificent offer of yesterday i Squire Smith this morning authorize! ; us to make the announcement that he ' would now marry any couple free of charge, furnish them a certificate give a bouquet to the bride present them with a guide to health, wealth and happiness and make the happy couple an appropriate present in addition This is the best offer to date, and it is now up to Squire Stone to respond. Squire Smith stated that he would give a cook book, but owing to the fact that so many divorces resulted from the young wife following the directions of a cook book, he had cut that from his list and to equalize the same he had added a guide to health, wealth and happiness which he considers far more appropriate. Young folks, this is the opportunity of a lifetime, and' i while these two dignified officers are in the mood to start life on you should take advantage of the same. Remember, the offer only stands until the first of January. A SMALL BLAZE Occurred at the Residence of Mayor Coffee this Morning. IS SOON CONTROLLED I■ ■ • Mr. Coffee and Daughter Received Slight Bums in Putting Out the Fire. The home of Mayor D. D. Coffee, who resides on Mercer avenue was visited by a small fire this morning that resulted in a damage of twentyfive dollars. The blaze originated from a defective flue and it was only owing to the presence of mind of the chief executive that the loss was not more. As good luck would have it when the Are broke out Mayor Coffee happened to be at home, doing his regular morning’s work and with the aid of a little water soon had the fire under control. The blaze burned away some of the studding and lath and had a fairly god start when first noticed by Mrs. Coffee, who was getting ready to do her regular week’s baking. As a result of fighting the fire Mayor Coffee had his hands severely burned a® did his daughter, who assisted him and although the same are quite sore, there is nothing serious. and will cause them practically no inconvenience. Sect officers (Continued from page 1.) Shelby, Ohio, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Kunkle for dinner today. One of the leading class parties of this school year was held last evening by the members of the senior class of the Decatur high school, at the home of Miss Florence Kunkle, at Monmouth, Ind. The class left Decatur at 7:30 o’clock on the interurban, arriving at the Kunkle homestead, full of lite and ready to enjoy the evening to the fullest extent. During the evening the hostess had cleverly planned for a barnyard contest which proved to be very exclt'ng. Fortune telling, magic art, intellectual conversation and music were the other amusements. Toward the close of the evening, dainty refreshments were served and the merry party returned on the 10:30 car. Those who belnog to the class and who spent such a delightful evening were: Misses Pansy Bell. Frances Bryson. Lucile Gillig, Fancheon Magley, Etta Grandyberry, Margaret Walters, Helen Evans, Fanny McConnell, Clara Boknecht, Messrs. Willie

Hammel!, Harry Welty, William Con- ' rad. The Y. M. H. B. club will be entertained at pedro Friday evening at the home of Miss Clara Boknecht, on north Third street. SANTA CLAUS HERE I - I Has Taken up Headquarters in the Elzey & Vance Window. LOOK AT HIM He’s the Same Jolly Old Fellow the Children Have All Read About. Santa Claus arrived in the city this morning at 4:30. He drove three spans of well groomed reindeer. Upon his arrival he immediately took up quarters at the Elzey and Vance clothing store, where he desires his friends to know he will remain until Jan. 1, 1908. Santa Claus cordially invites all his friends, old and new, to call at the above named place and see him. He will appear in their show window each day during his stay. On account of this visit from Santa Claus, Elzey & VJince have made special arrangements to have a well assorted stock of goods from which to choose Christmas gifts. It TO TeaAS —If you want facts about a , cheap trip to Texas Immediately after the holidays, of if you want to ; invest in the fastest growing country 1 oa earth call on or write Dan N. Erwin, Decatur, Ind. CaH* and see my line of fine rosaries. Also my line of pearl necklaces, Pins, brooches, made out of pearls found down in our river and they are surely beauties. At Hensley’s. 297-6 t J. A. Scott, Avon. Ky., says: "Bourbon Hog Cholera Remedy cured some hogs for me that I did not think could possibly be saved." Sold and guaranteed by Holthouse Drug Co., Decatur, Ind.

WITH THE BOWLERS Post Office Team and the Klondykes Had a Battle Royal. ! TO SELECT TEAM Five High Men Will Meet the Portland Team Here Tonight. The Postoffice and Klondyke teams ' bowled a series of three games last evening at the Klondyke alleys to determine what five men out of the two teams would maet and play the Portland aggregation at the Klondyke alleys this evening, and from all reports It was a red hot contest aod re suited in the following team being selected from the best averages made in the series: Frisinger, Dorwin, Shaffer, Berling.and T. Peterson. This makes a very strong team and Portland will have to go some to defeat them. The games this evening will start promptly at eight o’clock and ii you want to se esome real live snort attend. At last evening’s contest it was also decided to send several representatives to Fort Wayne to take part in the tournament that will take place there some time during the holidays. The results of last evenings games were as follows: Frisinger 174 202 150—175 Vaughn 146 166 121—144 Dorwin 141 169 169—159 Shafer 204 203 171 —192 J. Peterson .... 162 177 131—156 Studabaker .... 145 101 150—131 T. Peterson .... 162 150 171—161 Berling 182 200 115—165 Pool 129 117 155—133 Alweln 137 189 133—153 AUCTION At J. R. Schafer’s Residence, Corner Second and Adams St. Saturday, December 21, at 1 p. m. there will be for sale all manner of household furnishings—sewing machine. parlor and china cabinets, pictures, hand r ain tings, etc. Also sleigh harness, pfc.w, etc. J. R. SCHAFER. Col. Fred Reppert, Auct. 301-3 t

HERE'S GOOD ADVICE. 0.. Woolever. one of the best known merchants of Le Raysville. N. Y„ says: “If you are ever troubled with piles, apply Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It cured me of them for good 20 years ago.” Guaranteed for sores, wounds, burns or abrasions, 25c at Page Blackburn drug store. o DEMOCRAT WANT ADS. PAY BIG DEMOCRAT WANT ADS.

KimiEHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii | Save Money j j Buy at Flat Cost I ■ ■ We will closa out our line of ■ f Silver ond Gold Watches ! | Elgin and Wai'on Works ■ and all Sterling Silver Novelties at just what they cost us. This is not just a statement but a ■ POSITIVE FACT ■ Lseful Christmas presents at the right prices A very Complete Line of Plated Silverware J Nickleplated Tea and Coffee Pots and Chaffing Dishes ■ B Pocket Knives and Shears « S Ice and Roller Skates 5 5$ Carpet Sweepers J B Hand Sleighs and Wagons * J Push Cars * » elocopedes and Triycles ® B Fur Coatsßobes and Gloves ■ ■ Phonographs and Records * ■ | Schafer Hardware Co. I ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

Millions of bottles of Foley’s Honey and Tar have been sold without any person ever having experienced any other than beneficial resells from its use for coughs, colds and lung troubles. This is because the genuine Foley’s Honey and Tar in the yellow package contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. Guard your health by refusing any but the genuine. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. o . DEMOCRAT WANT ADS. PAY.