Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 23, Decatur, Adams County, 27 January 1908 — Page 3

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WEATHER. Increasing cloudiness, with probably snow north portion tonight or Tuesday rising temperature. The condition of Eli Presdorf is reported as being about the same today. Eugene Runyon went to Berne this morning to look after business affairs. A large’ number of people were skating on Steele’s pond yesterday morning. W. H. Fledderjohann was attending to interurban matters at Fort Wayne Sunday. C, K, Bell returned tn Fort Wayne this morning after spending Sunday with his family. John W. Jones, of Anderson, is in the city, the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lower spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lower east of this city Harry Fritzinger returned to Fort Wayne this morning after spending Sunday with his parents. L. A. Wells, of Bluffton, visited over Sunday with friends in the city and returned to his home today. A number of people from the south part oi the county came to the city this morning to attend to business affairs. Mr. and Mrs. John Bollinger were visitors at the home of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aurand west of the city. Mr. and Mrs. James Mitchell, of Fort Wayne, arrived in the city today to remain for some time with friends and relatives. W. 11. Alexander, who is at present operating a branch office for the Packard Piano Co., at Warsaw, spent Sunday in our city. Rev. Edgar Jones, of Monroe, came to the city this morning to be at the bedside of his mother, Mrs. J. B. Jones who is critically ill. That dread ailment lagrippc still holds sway and the recent change in the weather will no doubt add more people to the long list of sufferers.

Mrs. J. B. Jones, of north Seventh street, is seriously ill from a complication of diseases and but slight hopes are entertained for her recovery. Sunday was a very quiet day in Decatur, the streets being deserted most of the day. The weathr was damp and chilly and as a consequence those who had no business up street stayed at home.

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the weather is uncertain, don’t stay indoors. You need the crisp health-giving air. Get out and giv<s fia j ture a chance to get in her good work, but don't forget to prepare for the stormy weather. We can furnish everything you need in the way of protection of footwear at our store.

Isaac May made a business trip to Fort Wayne today. James Wheeler, of Geneva, was a business caller to Aur city today. S. M. Smith left this morning for a business trip to Cincinnati and In dianapolis. George Eisenhart, the deputy sheriff of Fort Wayne, was in the city on business this morning. Ben Schrank, the barber, is still unable to assume his duties at the shop, as he is still in the grasp of that old complaint lagrippe, ♦ Schmuck and Miller, pfbprteors of the Crystal theater, have a new show for tonight's entertainment and it is a new one and is bound io please. Mrs. Erman Mentzer and children, Walter and Frances, visited over Sunday with friends and relatives and returned to their home at Bluffton last night. A number from Decatur went to Ft. Wayne last evening and attended the show at the Majestic theater. The attraction was good and ail were perfectly satisfied with what they saw. The Little Detective company will show at the Bosse opera house this evening. This company comes with an excellent reputation and should be greeted by a large and enthusiastic audience. The spacious auditorium and lecture room of the M. E. church were crowded with people yesterday afternoon when the funeral services of Clyde Nichols were held. Dr. Wilcox delivered an excellent sermon and afforded consolation to the bereaved ones. "A True American” the home talent play to be put on at Bosse’s opera house under the auspices of the Pocahontas lodge, gives promise of being most interesting. An excellent cast has been selected, including the best talent in the city, and all who attend are guaranteed their money’s worth. The balmy weather turned into as regular blizzard last night and considerable snow fell. The thermometer, however, this morning registered twelve above zero, which according to the ice men’s theory is not near cold, enough for their business. Tim Corbett has recovered his overcoat that was carried away one day last week, and is tickled to death. The overcoat was carried away by Henry Mayor, who thought that it was his own and Tim had some trouble explaining the situation to Mr. Mayer.

Men who have worn all kinds of arctics admit that there is a difference—they admit that our .four-ply .arctic .wears better. Let me show YOU.

Charles Winn as returned to Pleas ant Mills. W. H. Emerine is a Fort Wayne caller today, Joe Engle, of Berne, left for a visit at Fort Wayne. Mfrs Fked Scheiman is spending the day at Fort Wayne. P. F. Jones, of Pleasant Mf’ls, is spending the day at Fort Wayne. Albert Richard; of Hoagland, was in the city on business this morning. Editor Roher, of the Berne Witness, was a business caller in our city today, Herman Fomeler, of Freidheim, was a business caller to our city today. Mrs. W. W. Black, of Warren, Ind., arrived in the city enroute for Geneva, Ind. Janies Brown, of Fort Wayne, is spending a few days at Wren, Ohio, on a pleasure trip. Mr. and Mrs, Conklin, of Bluffton, returned to their home today after visiting here over Sunday. W. E. Smith arrived this morning from Chicago being called home owing to the illness of his mother. Mrs. Aaron Wyer and daughter, returned to Fort Wayne after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Railing. Raymond Bremerkamp made a business trip to Bluffton today in the interest of the Chicago Art company. Dr. Rainier returned this morning from Willshire, where he was the guest of his son Charles over Sunday. County Clerk Haefling is grumbling today over the fact that Mrs. Haefling and two children are suffering from the lagrippe. Miss Blanche Garton, of Bluffton, who was the guest of Mrs. Howard Davis over Sunday, returned to her home today. We desire in this manner to thank our many kind friends and neighbors and especially the Pythian Sistrs, for their assistance during the illness and death of our beloved son Clyde. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nichols.

Frank Runyon and Dan Lanigan, of Bluffton, were in our city today looking after matters pertaining to the Indiana-Ohio league. Boh men Were enthusiastic over the new outlook and predict a new circuit.

Mrs. Sarah Smith is in a very serious condition suffering from cancer of the stomach. She is bedfast and has been thus for several weeks. Her condition is so bad that the doctors do not see how she will be able to survive much longer. A card received this morning from Julius Haugk, who is at present in Germany visiting with relatives, states that he expects to return to America about the latter part of February. He says he is having a delightful time and is enjoying the trip immensely. City Treasurer Archbold and Clerk France this morning compiled a statement for Mary Stubbs, of Indianapolis, showing the indebtedness of the city at present and also the amount of receipts and expenditures for the year 1907. The report was a long one and took considerable time.

In an article recently published, Richard Mansfield has the following to say of plays and players: “The real work of the stage lies in the creation of a character. A great character will live forever, when paint and canvass, and silks and satins, and gold foil and tinsel shall have gone the way of all rags.” It is this creation of great characters —the close application, the patient carving of outlines, the delicate finishing touches, the growing of the soul, in the delineated, that has made “The Little Detective” headed by Miss Dorrit Ashton, the success that it is. This play will be seen at the Bosse opera house tonight. A new show will be introduced this evening at the Pictorium, the first film being "An Arcadian Elopement” and the second film “The Trainer’s Daughter, or a Race for Love.” Both of these films are new and will prove more than interesting to the public. Mr. Stoneburner is making a great effort to please all and is securing nohing but the best attractions. A young husband was told by his affectionate spouse: “Well dear, you know how I have been scraping and saving for my new costume; well,'l’ve decided on it now. It is to be made of pale green broadcloth and it will cost $92.50, and I want you to help me a little.” “How much do you need ” asked the fond hubby. "Oh, I’ve got it all but $90,” was the cheerful reply. Mrs, William Breiner, of rural route number three, who was taken ill Christmas, and since which time has been in a very critical condition, still remains in an almost hopeless condition. Mrs. Breiner Is the victim of sinking spells caused by heart failure and other complications have set In. Although the attending physician has practically given up hopes for her recovery, the Immediate friends and relatives are still anticipating a change for the better.

Injunction Suit Will Likely Be Disposed of this Week CASE WAS DECIDED By Judge Bobo Years Ago— Favors the Local Gas Company That Decatur will have gas some time during this week is all but a settled fact according to a statement from A. G. Briggs, of Geneva, agent for thje Wabash Valley Gas company. This communication withdraws the impression cast abroad to the effect that the injunctions which were recently filed against the Wabash Valley people would defer indefinitely our connection with the new wells. While the city of Portland filed two injunctions, one has been dissolved already and but one is left to dispose of. Inasmuch as it is generally known that the only sole reason Portland entertains in filing the injunctions is to retard the movements of the Wabash Valley people to the extent that she! can have her two new wells completed ■ before tbe law can take its course and declare rhe injunction absurd, it is firmly believed that when the suit comes to trial February 4th, if not I before, the Porland people will recon--1 sider their action and withdraw the j injunction. - At any rate we ar,e prom-' ) ised gas before next Saturday andJ this is evidence that some sort of a | compromise or action is brewing. This j same gas question was decided upon by Judge Bobo when he was in office here, and he contended that no person or persons could be enjoined from selling their goods or substance where they could do the best. The case was appealed to the supreme court, who upheld the decision of Judge Bobo. Ben Waggoner returned to Monmouth this noon. Miss Hilda Folkeming, of Fort Wayne, arrived at noon. C. Baumgartner, of Willshire, left for a trip to Fort Wayne, Edwin Fledderjohann is a Fort Wayne caller this evening. Miss Martha Bultemeier, of Stop 20, is shopping in the city today. Miss Hanna Schroeder of Stop 11, is doing her weeks’ shopping today. P. W. Smith, of Richmond, was a business caller to our city today. David N. Gottschalk, of Bluffton, was a business caller to our city today. Surveyor L. L. Baumgartner made a business trip to Monroe this afternoon. Chas. Kuselmeyer returned from Fort Wayne enroute to his home at Shumm. Otto Syphers was a Decatur business caller. He returned to Willshire at noon. Miss Elnora Forbing returned today from an over Sunday visit with relatives at Bluffton. Mrs. J. Hamrick, of Monroe, returned to her home this afternoon from a visit in the city.

Ross Johnson, of Kendaiville, was a visitor in our city today and went to Monroe n the afternoon train. Miss Maggie Young, of Wren, 0., passed through the city from Fort Wayne to her home this noon. Henry Heller arrived home from Alexandria, where he was the guest of his sister, Miss Bertha Heller. Lawnence Brandt who has been io Fort Wayne, passed through the city enroute to his home at Willshire, O. Henry Decider, of Geneva, transacted business in the city today and returned to hit- home this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Haughton, of 1 Geneva, were visitors in our city today and returned to their home this afternoon. Philip Ardner, of Toledo, Ohio, returned home after being the guest of Mr. C. Radamacher and Mr. and Mrs. Lose and family. E. Miller and sons, Charley and True left for 'Willshire, Ohio, this noon, where they will build an ice house for the Holthouse Drug Co. The Adams County Poultry association will meet Wednesday afternoon at one o’clock at Crystal theater hall. All members requested to be present. Mrs. J. E. Heffner, of Fort Recovery, who has tueen the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Forbing, for some time, returned to her home this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Willis H. Lauan, of Elgin, 111., who were visiting with Mrs. Joshua Bright near Paterson. Ind., returned home this morning accompanied by Mr. Thomas Bright.

- R YST A L SBTHEATRESS X. OPEN TONIGHT MOTION PICTURES. First film —“How Brown Saw the Ball Game.” “A Breeze from the West.’’ "Nearsighted Cyclist.” Second film —"Rebellious School Girls.” "Sunday With the Boss.” “The Colonel’s Kid.” ILLUSTRATED song. “I Know the Reason Why.” SCHMUCK & MILLER

CRUSHED TO DEATHf (Continued from page 1.) running backward presumably tugging at the coupling lever when his foot caught in the frog, throwing him violently to the rails, directly in the path of the wheels. In the twinkling of an eye the cars were upon him and two of them passed entirely over the man before the train was brought to a standstill. His body was horribly mangled tho head being severed from the trunk. One leg and. one arm were also ground off and the body badly mutilated. He leaves a wife and bis parents. He had worked for the G. R. & I. five years.—Fort Wayne Jour-nal-Gazette. Mr. Condon was well known in Decatur. . -o WANTS FRANCHISE (Continued from page 1.) in operation a year, furnishing ’phones at a dollar, with but one subscriber to the mile, and that they were able io 1 pay six per cent on the investment and his company could do the same. When ms company asks for the franchise they will offer to furnish all telephones for use in the city buildings free of charge and keep their books open for the inspection of the council and citizens. At the conclusion of Mr. Brineman's talk the council decided to investigate the proposition, the entire body being on the committee, assisted by City Attorney Stine. The franchise is expected to be presented within the next two weeks. WANT INILEACUE (Continued from page 1.) wholesome game and, when the blue birds arrive every one will be wishing for a chance to see a game or two. This is the opportunity to get in a league and’ have another season of high class ball. Fort Wayne will be in the Central league this year and this means that many of our people will spend their money in that city, unless we furnish high class ball at home. Decatur won the pennant last year and can do it again in 1908. If you are interested see Mr. Holtheuse. wifF thFpeerless (Continued from page 1.) told Bryan by Representative Dixon about the Indiana Democracy being practically a unit for him. Perry Belmont, who was conspicuous in the management of Judge Parker’s campaign, called on Mr. Bryan shortly before Adair saw him. Belmont represents the eastern crowd that is trying to force Bryan out of the running by raising the question of his availability. o CHANGES ON ERIE (Continued from page 1.) block stations, where sidings arc maintained,’ two operators will work tricks of nine hours each. But few additional telegraphers will be required by the adoption of the new rulings by a changing about of the men after the close of a number of the smaller stations. Just what stations will be annulled has not yet been announced. o — Miss Minnie Leyse, of Craigville, visited over Sunday with her sister, Miss Rose, and returned to her home this morning. pF? thc PICTORIUM JT TOKIGHT An Arcandlan Elopement. The Trainer’s Daughter, or A Race for Love. •ONA “Birds of Georgia Sing of TennX B. STONIBURNRR.

BOSSE OPERA HOUSE Monday, January 27 Annual Tour of that Verstile Actress Miss Dorrit Ashton nr "THE LITTLE DETECTIVE" A METROPOLITAN SUCCESS An Excellent Supp< rtirg Company IMPORTANT ’ - To the first person sending in the correct answer to the following mathematical problem, will be given two tickets to the above attraction. No one connected wiih the opera house will be allowed to enter this contest. Place your answer with your name in an envelop, seal it up and take it to the Holthouse Drug store, where it will be placed on file. Every one in rotation. At 9 o’clock Monday morning, Jan. 21, the name and answer of the win- ner will be placed in the win dow. If it is your name step In and select your seats. THIS IS IT—READ IT CAREFULLY? If seven cats kill seven rats in seven minutes, how many cats will it take to kill one hundred rats in fifty minutes? PRICES: 25,35,50,75 c, Scats at Usual place

Thing Shoes! We’ve been through our entire stock and shaken out all the broken lines of Menfs, Women's and Children's Shoes, and now we’re going to do some selling. These Shoes have been the season’s best Shoes, for the best sellers ■ always come to short ends first. Here’s an opportunity to get a good pair of Shoes for Much Less Than Thev are Actually Worth Not all sizes in every line, to be sure, but we have every size in some line. There’s one point to remember about this Sale —It’s this —unless you call soon there will be no nso in coming at all, as the Shoes will be gone. They’ll sell with a rush. Winnes Shoe Store HORSE SALE FRIDAY, January 31. 1908 Everybody attend the opening at barn on First Street, Bring your horse to this sale. We will have a large number of buyers from the Eestern markets- Ccmmission as last year. DECATUR HORSE SALE Co. 1U811.U..L I,'ll I ...... ■ -J - WE SELL Nyals White Pine and Tar Cough Remedy on a positive guarantee. It contains no alcohol. cloroform or opiates. Try it. If not satisfied your money will be refunded. MAKE US PROVE IT ■ THE holthouse drug co.