Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 310, Decatur, Adams County, 26 December 1907 — Page 2

The Daily democrat. Published Every EverWng, Except Sunday. »y LEW a ELLIN G H A M. Subscription Rates: Pe« week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mall 25 cents Per year, by mail >2 50 Staple eoplea 2 eente ' Advertising rates made known on application. Sntered at the postofflee in Decatur Indiana, as second class mail matter. T H. HELLER, Manager. ■ ■■ ... -J A dispatch says that Attorney General Bingham “will take personal charge of the whitecapping case to be tried in th e Bartholomew circuit court during the next two or three weeks.” Governor Hanly, also, has taken an interest in the case, and has provided special lawyers and detectives to assist the regular state authorities. But the trusts —well, they are doing business in Indiana just as usual. Neither the attorney general nor the governor has taken “personal charge” or any proceeding against them been started. When it comes to boarding money the New York banks have not been so slow. They have about one-third of the total supply of th e country in their vaults. There is supposed to be about $34 per capita in circulation, but as New Yorkers have S2OO per head, the rest of the country is compelled to be satisfied with only $22 per head. NOTICE. In this manner we wish to thank the people of Decatur and vicinity who have so liberally patronized us during the holidays and in fact during the past year. Baughman 5 and 10 cent store. NOTICE. I have located a blacksmith shop at Preble, where I expect to remain permanently in business and will appreciate any patronage given me. I learned the trade in Decatur and have had many years experience and guarantee my work to be the best. I will open Tuesday, December 31st. 310-6 t FRANK COPP.

I OUR SPECIAL HOLIDAY ORDERING | B ® | Big cut in prices in Ladies, Misses and Children’s I | C X«O_A_K S 1 sV_ - _______________ _ - - „ ■ • . — — —— & Every Garment Must ir * -<h 9 i> special x MAS offerings™ dress goods g fi! kn QrJri Qorya rrl Ipqq of purses, umbrellas, lunch cloths, silks, gS Kegaraiess OT table linens, napkins and numerous gj ife frinrrmr nrinA * other articles that make useful presB rc S Tormer price. 'WOf ents. visit our store now and secure gg g® ~ —— WHAT YOU NEED. IgM g™S From now until Xmas we will offer every garment U/ KM iOsa that we have on hand at a sacrifice, regardless of its AMy Jkwfl. jpjSMcW IS® EM? , I All Tailor Made Suits that we have left will be sold »i£3 former price. 1 , 3jK? xSralErt/ Tad X y regardless of their original cost.. .Call and see them be- |||§ Nice Black Broadcloth Coats that sold at $25.00, Va® fore you buy KJ this sale $18.50 Un jg ViA E| All Broadcloth garments that sold at $20.00 to t wtJ| fiLW g JUL Children’s garments-In this line we have some extra |ft eA $22.00 this sale $15.00 111 y B IaIMV (h Jk fl! sk good bargains and you will be well paid to visit this deH| All Cloth Coats that sold at at $15.00 to $17.00 /|| (| |IWU ~/L _ W»lWwl II t V V partment. |M| this sale $12.50 /| 1. jg K 4 t~7| I , a|'’ 1, W All Cloth Coats that sold at $12.50 this sale $9.00 ’’ J«T I n SkHr Gloth Coats that were SIO.OO this sale $7.50 g§E All Cloth Coats that sold at SIO.OO this sale SB.OO AU Cloth CoatS that were B ’ oo this s s ’ so WB All Cloth Coats that were $8.50, this sale $5.00 I AH Beat Ski ” C ° atS that WeFe thiS Sak 5S i U' Mls( 00 Coats $3 98 | All Bear Skin Coats that were $4.00 this sale $3.00 | Niblick and Company g

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FUN FOR THE FANS A Billiard Tournament at the DeWitt Smoke House. SEVEN ENTRIES Frank Peterson and Dr. Mangold Won First Honors. STANDING. Played. Won. Lost. Pct. Peterson. 80 2 2 0 1.000 Mangold, 70 11 0 1 000 B. France, 70 .... 1 ’ 1 0 1.000 Allison, 90 2 11 .500 Bobo, 90 3 1 2 .333 I DeVoss, 90 2 0 2 .000 | Studabaker, 90 .... 1 0 1 .000 i The billiard tournament that the ! fans have,been looking forward to for some, time, opened Tuesday evening at the E. E. DeWitt smoke house. Frank Peterson and D. E. Studabaker being the first two names drawn from the hat and the two immediately set to work, the former winning by a score of 100 to 74. R. K. Allison and Dr. Mangold were the next two players. Mangold being entitled to a han. dicap of 20 and with this margin he defeated Allison by a score of 80 to 97. Four games were pulled off Christmas day. The first being between Bart France and Ned Bobo, the former being entitled to a handicap of 20 billiards and succeeded in defeating Bobo by a score of 80 to 70 Frank Peterson and H. M. DeVoss tben took up the work, the former receiving the usual handicap of 20 and as a result DeVoss was defeated by a score of 80 to 85. Bobo and DeVoss ■were the players drawn for the afternoon's session, both being scratch men and Bobo easily defeated DeVoss by a score of 100 to 74. Probably the closest game that will be played in the tournament was the on e played between R. K. Allison and Ned Bobo, the former winning by one lone button or 100 to 99, the game was interesting from start to finish and showed that the men were more than evenly matched. The turnament is bound to create considerable excitement and

every game played so far has been witnessed by large crowds. Beginning tonight the Baughman 5 and 10 cent store will close at 6 o’clock until April the first. GOES TO THE JURY Kalver-Hurst Nuisance Case in Hands of Twelve Men, Tried and True. ARGUMENTS HEARD Five Hours Allowed for Spechmaking and the Court Room Rang. The case of the State vs. Isidore Kalver and Will Hurst, to abate the nuisance of conducting a fertilizer plant, went to the jury at about four o'clock this afternoon, after seven days’ trial. The court allowed five hours for argument and all day, siy.ee nin e o'clock this morning the court room has rung with speeches delivered by th e able lawyers. Dore B. Erwin opened for the state, speaking one hour. He was followed by L. C. DeVoss and C. J. Lutz, who went carefully over the testimony and the law' for the interest of the defendants and prosecuting atorney, Henry B. Heller made the closing argument for the state. The charge by Judge Merryman followed and the jury were sent to their room about four o'clock. The case has been one of the hottest legal battles heard here for many months. CHRISTMASIN DECATUR (Continued from page 1.) given a beautiful parlor lamp. Both teachers showed their appreciation for the presents, and enjoyed a merry Christmas. A large crowd was present and all seemed satisfied and went their way rejoicing. Mr. and Mrs. James Rice and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Neptune and Grandma Neptune held a small family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Spangler on Christmas day. They

spent the entire day at their home. I Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Burdg entertained' yesterday their children and several relaUves at a Christmas dinner and also Christmas night. A large Christmas tree occupied the parlor and the many gifts were distributed during th e morning. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Helm and son Robert and daughter Marcia. Mr. and Mrs. James Collett, of Van Wert; Miss Belle Smith, of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. William Kuhl, of Payne, Ohio; George Longhenry, Forest Helm. Tomorrow e vening at six o’clock Mr. and Mrs. M. V. B. Archbold will enter, tain a company of friends and many I from Decatur will accept the invitation which were issued last week. Miss Della Sellemeyer and brother ) Albert, left this morning to attend an I evening party given by Miss Nora : Smith at her home at Berne. Ind. The party is given in compliment to her guests from Angola. Mr. and Mrs. Al Fristoe entertained i the Fristoe family today at their regular Christmas dinner at their home at Geneva. The guests who left this morning to attend were: Mr. and Mrs. ; James Fristoe and son True. D. E. Hower, of Anderson, John T. . Meyers and family, were the guests of Fred Nichols yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Wid Dorwin was hostess at a Christmas dinner given at 12 o’clock ' A Christmas tree was prepared for the children. The out of town guests ; were: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Braden and baby, Mrs. Harry Devailand, of Fort Wayne: Mr. and Mrs. J. Hendricks and family, of Monroe; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Dorwin. The A H. C. club will be entertained by Miss Frances Dugan this evening at her home on Monroe street. Mrs. Gilbert Jack will entertain Sunday at the home of her p events O. N. Snellen, at a six o’clock dinner given in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beery, Misses Edith Soist and Irene Cister, of Fort Wayne. The G. E. Garard home on Mercer avenue was the scene of a most i enjoyable event Christmas dav when i 36 relatives and friends were entertained at dinner. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Garard and family, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Garard and son, Fort Wayne; Mr. Jos. H. Garard, Montpelier, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. G. E

"Garard and family, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Fee and son, Mr. Philip Fuhrman, of Union township and Mr. H. B. Ellenwood, Fort Wayne. A good and social time being the object each had the same. One of the leading Christmas dinners of this year was given by Mr. and Mrs. George Strickler at their country home to a party of twentjsix friends and relatives. Among the good things were three chickens, one goose weighing 12 pounds, three rabbits, pigeons and cold sliced ham. The j afternoon was pleasantly spent in various ways. Those present were. Grandma Ruby, Messrs, and Mesdames Johnson Barnett, Elmer Cook, John Mercer, Gilbert Strickler and family. Lawrence Strickler, Mrs. Lizzie Ross, Misses Orpha Barnett, Beulah Cook. Laura Strickler, Nellie Mercer, Messrs Henry Cook, Willie Gauze, Master Ralph Ramey, Harry Barnett, George Strickler, Roy Metier. The Kngihts and Esquires of the Holy Grail are requested to mee* at the M. E. church tonight ct seven o'clock to make arrangements ror the debate. By order of Merlin. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan delightfully entertained a small compa i.v of relatives yesterday at their annual Christmas dinner. The dining room i was darkened and green candles were beautifully arranged on the table which made a pleasing scene, the centerpiece was of holly and fruit. After dinner the Christmas tree was lit and the guests enjoyed a social afternoon. The family dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Heller at their home on Fifth street was a delightful occasion. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. John H. Heller, Henry Heller, Mr. and Mrs. Tyndall and family. Another one was the family dinner given by Mr .and Mrs. Fred Sellemeyer yesterday evening. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hewer, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Vance, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holbrock and daughter Louise, Harman Oepting, of Fort Wayne. Albert Sellemeyer, of Warren; Della Sellemeyer. A Christmas dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs. Barney Terveer. The home was artistically decorated in holly. Those present were: Messrs. Clem and Bob Uhl, of Toledo. Ohio; Mrs. Minnie Holthouse and children, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Voglewede and fam. ily.

The regular annual Christmas dinner was held at,the home of Mr. and Mrs R. 8. Peterson for the members | of the family. One of the guests was Samuel Kunkle, of Monmouth, who is 87 years of age, yet never too old to enjoy Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. George Douthar: and daughter Charline. Mr. and Mrs. J. C Hower and family, were the guests flt a twelve o’clock Christmas dinner, at their home yesterday. . . e pp F club will be The girls of th e P. r-r. muo entertained this evening by Mrs. L. Vogt at her home. A good time is expected. The Bell family held a Christmas gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A R. Bell Christmas day. At twelve a usual Christmas dinner was served. Mr and Mrs. Davis Dailey entertained Mr. and Mrs. Dyke Frisinger at dinner Christmas daj. A family Christmas dinner which was enjoyed was the one given by Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Connell, at their home. The dinner was complete, had it not been for an accident which prevented one guest to remain away. Le e Martin, brother of Mrs. Connell, started from Cleveland, Ohio. When twelve miles out of the city they had a wreck and

OUL LUU vivj __— The Packard Music House of Decatur i Is 2 salesroom, selling direct from the Packard factory at Ft. Wayne, to the consumer. We are in position to sell you a better piano or organ for less money than the small dealer, who buys r one or two instruments at a time. Beside« tlle instrument you buy of us, has the Packard sac--3 tory back of it, and your banker will tell you that no better guarantee is needed, because the Packard factory has been tuning out satisfactory instruments for nearly half a century, and hard--1 ly any neighborhood can be found but that the Packard Music House has a number of p eased customers, all of whom will recommend the ? Packard instruments. n L. F. ALEXANDER, AGENT. North side of thefDecatur Public Library Decatur I nd ... - --- -• » .T-nllr. f "V**-

Ihe was compelled to return to the [qity? and send bis regrets over wire. | lie was not injured. mSTRICT n MEETING. The Democrats of the Eighth c igresslonal district will meet in delegate convention on Wednesday, January 2, 1908, la the clty ot Portland, at 1:30 o'clock, for the purpose of selecting a member of the Democratic State Committee for the ensuing two years. The delegates from the several counties will be selected on Saturday. December 28, 1907, at an hour to be fixed by the County Chairman, 20 days’ notice of the time, olace and manner of such selection to 6e given by publication in local Democratic newspapers. The basis of representation is one delegate for each 200 or fraction over 100 votes cast for Hon. John W. Kero Democratic candidate for governor in 1904. and the several counties in the district will be entitled o the following number of delegates: Adams 15 Delaware 19 Jay 14 Madison 35 Randolph 1° Wells 15 Total 108 Necessary for a choice, 55. 1 L. G. ELLINGHAM. District Chairman. 1 .