Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 28, Decatur, Adams County, 1 February 1908 — Page 2

The: Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sun day. by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrierl4 con's Par year, by carrierss.o# Par mouth, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail *2.5© Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application Entered at the post office at Decatur, Indiana as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. COMMENTS ON HON. J. A . M. ADAIR Congressman John A. M. Adair, of the Eighth district, announces, through a Washington newspaper correspondent, that he has fully decided not to enter the race for the democratic gubernatorial nomination, as he believes he owes it to the people who elected him to serve out his term. This leaves the Eighth district solid for Carroll K. McCullough, of Anderson. Mr. Adair will in all probability be nominated to succeed himself —Ft Wayne Journal-Gazette. Congressman John Adair of the Eighth district has again showed his good sense in refusing to become a candidate for governor. Mr. Adair thus wisely defines his position: “The people of my district elected me to serve them In congress. I promised them when I was running fop this office that if they elected me I would perform the duties of the office faithfully and punctually. I am going to carry out that pledge to the letter.”— Hartford City News. Hon. J. A. M. Adair, representative. in congress for the Eighth district, has made distinct announcement that he is not a candidate for the democratic gubernatorial nomination in Indiana. Mr. Adair says he owes his undivided time and effort to his constituents and that he purposes to the best of his ability to keep that high obligation. Congressman Adair certainly has simplified the situation by declaring himself out of the race. He is a hummer in a political contest. His definite withdrawal. however, leaves northern Indiana free to unite in support of the candidacy of Hon. Thomas R. Marshall and we doubt not that the militant democracy of the Eighth district will show hearty spirit to do this.—Ft. Wayne Sentinel. As a further evidence of the sincer ity of Congressman Adair comes the announcement that he is not a candidate for governor. He purposes to devote his time and best thoughts to serving the Eighth district as iheir congressman, and up to date he has made a record of which we all are proud, regardless of politics and other tangling alliances. He has made his second speech in congress, in which the trusts were made to feel the heavy hand of the people. He well says that as a congressman, he serves no party, but all the people regardless of party. The finance committee of the citycouncil are to again be congratulated for their business methods in taking care of the city finances. The further reduction of the city debt was thought impossible at this time, but now they come forward with the-an nouncement that the floating indebtedness will be cut in two. This is a merry pace at debt reducing, and soon Decatur will stand forth as a model city in more ways than one. Woudn't this jar you: Tramps and others who are forced by circumstances to patronize soup houses in cities claim the soup is not as good as that furnished at the time Cleveland was president. Another wicked thrust at T. R—Columbia City Post. NEIGHBORHOOD FAVORITE. Mrs. E. D. Charles, of Harbor, Me., speaking of Electric Bitters, says: “It is a neighborhood favorite here with us.” It gives quick relief in dyspepsia. liver complaint, nervousness, weaknes sand general debility. Its action on the blood, as a thorough purifier makes it especially useful as a spring medicine. This grand alterative tonic is sold under guarantee at Page Blackbum drug store. 50c.

MRS.ACKERWINNER Successful in Second Day of the Missing Word Contest WAS NUMBER EIGHT Sixteen Other Correct Answers Were Filed—Try It Again Today Mrs. Samuel Acker, of norih Second street, was the luckey contestant in the Daily Democrat word advertising half page, as published in last evenings issue. Her envelope was the eighth one handed in this morning. several niea previous to hers had the answers correct, excepting they had words out of other ads also. Out of the large number of antswers ikceived there wejre sixteen others who had the correct answers, but they were filed later than that of Mrs. Ackers. The ywere: 52. Mrs. L. E. Watson. 18. Vera Hunsicker. 22. William Beavers. 19. Howard Wisehaupt. 10. Mrs. M. E. Hower. 11. M. P. Biggs. 36. Joe Lose. 34. Mrs. C. E. Suttles. 33. Kate Bremerkamp. 29. Raymond Gass. , 26. Joseph A. Hunter. 25. Harold Wilcox. 23. Elmer Ault. 13. Mary Stetson. 43. W. J. Craig. 47. Marie Connell. The missing words were “the” from Gay and Zwick's advertisement; “some" from Decatur Lumber Co.’s "away” from John Stoneburner’s. The interest continues keen and the advertisements are read and reread by our many subscribers. J. B. Stoneburner offered a special prize to the first person to select the first missing word from his ad. and this prize of five tickets was captured by Vincent Coffee. FOR WATER MAINS Ward Fence Company Let the Contract to Meyer & Co. Yesterday NOTES FROM OFFICE Several Decatur People Are on the Force—a New Office Arrangement A new arrangement in the Ward Fence company's offices add much to the convenience of the public who have business there and also to the officials of the company. The secretary and treasurer's office has been moved into a private room, while the president and vice president occupy the front room exclusively. Signs have been placed at the door of both these rooms. The management of this concern continue to receive many orders in each mail for their output and the Marion factory is running at full blast in an effort to meet the heavy demands. The Ward Fence people will certainly enliven the business interests of Decatur when they ar,e comfortably located in their new buildings that will be completed by May first. The contract for the construe tion of the water line was let yesterday to contractors Meyer, Andrews & Brown and now all contracts have been awarded with the exception of the one for the construction of the buildings, bids for which will be received until one week from today. NOTES OF THE OFFICE. Mr. John O’Brien, of the Ward offive force, has gone to Marion for a visit over Sunday. Several Decatur people are on the pay roll of this concern, namely. Miss Louise Brake, who has charge of the correspondence; Misses Edith Porter, Bertha Kohns and Amelia Tonnelier stenographers; and Clayson Carroll, who has charge of th mailing department. Miss Amelia Tonnelier, a member of the office fore®, is detained from duties by sickness. o ■ Ring's Little Liver Pills wake no lazy livers, clean the system and clear ths skin. Try them for biliousness and sick headache. Price 25c. Sold by HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

* THE DECATUR ♦ ♦ CHURCHES. ♦ Communications intended for this column should reach this office by 10 a. m Saturday to insure publication. ST. MARYS CHURCH, First mass at 8 o’clock a. m. sun time. High mass at 10 o'clock a. m. sun time. Sunday school at 2:15 p. m. sun time. Vespers at 3 o'clock p. m. sun time. GERMAN REFORMED. Sunday school at 9:30. Lesson, John 3:11-21. Divine worship conducted in German at 10:30. Text, Exodus 20:14. "Thou shalt not commit adultery-” Christian Endeavor society meets at 6:30. Topic, The Real Heart of Christian Endeavor. Col. 3:1-4. 12-25. Evening service in English at 7:00 Text IJohn 4:18. Fear and Love We invite you to worship with us Lousi C. Hessert, Pastor. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. There will be an English divine service at our church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Congregation and pastor extend a cordial invitation to the public to come to this service. J. H. KLAUSING. CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Bible school 9:30. Mrs. Artmap. superintendent. Morning service 10:30. Evening service 7:00. Preaching morning and evening by Rev. Cooper, of Berne. You will be cordially welcomed to all of these services. SERVICES AT MISSION HALL. There will be services at the Mission Hall this evening at 7:30. Sunda school tomorrow at 1 p. m. C. H. Dibble, superintendent. Prayer and praise meeting at 2:30. Preaching in the evening at 7:30 Rev Gibson will preach in the evening. We invite all to these meetings. Chancey Stetson, Leader. EVANGELICAL CHURCH. Sunday school at 9:15. J. F. Lachot, superintendent. Morning worship at 10:30. The service will be in the interest of the Woman’s Missionary society. Services pt i 7.00. Revival services. There will also be service this evening at 7:15. A cordial invitation is extended. A. B. Haist, Pastor. ITS MONDAY NIGHT (Continued from page 1.) 4. “It's Lonesome tonight” Mr. Clayson Carroll 5. “Much Oblige to You". Mr. Clayson Carroll 6. Trombone Solo Mr. Jesse Sellemeyer 7. “The Little Girl in Blue” .Mr. L. A. Holthouse and chorus 8. “'Neath the Old Acorn Tree Sweet Estelle” Company 9 Finale. “I'll Be Waiting for You Dearie When You Come Back Home” Company Between acts music by the High School Orchestra. Master John Wemhoff will preside at the piano and the between act music will be furnished by the high school orchestra. Tickets are twenty)five cents, and may be secured from the ladies of the lodge or at the Holthouse drug store Monday at 8 a. m. The board will be open. Children under twelve will be admitted to the gallery for fifteen cents, provided they purchase their tickets at the door. Remember, there will be more catchy songs, more attractive music than in any other local talent show ever put. on in the city, and the drama in itself fairly teems with life, color, action and charming stage pictures and if you miss “A True American” you will always regret it. The ladies solicit your patronage and guarantee you value received for your money. It’s Monday night—don’t forget it. o— To stop that pain in the back, that stiffness -y the joints and muscles, take Pineules. They are guaranteed. Don't suffer from rheumatism, backache. Kidney trouble, when you get 30 days' treatment for *I.OO. A single dose at bedtime proves their merit. Get them today. Sold by HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. o— Bees’ Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough grows in favoi dally. Mothers should keep It en hand for children. It' is prompt relief to croup. It is gently taxative, driving the poison and phlegm from the system. It gives Immediate relief. Guaranteed. Sold by HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

A SILVER WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Bremerkamp Renewed Vows this Morning TO CELEBRATE MORE Two Events Next Week— Party at Glancey Home —Other Society News Mr. and Mrs. J. H, Bremerkamp celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary at the St. Marys church this morning. Twenty-five years ago Father Theo Wilkin married Mr. and Mrs. Bremeraamp, so this morning during high mass he celebrated the anniversary. The large choir sang the beautiful hymns and many of the members who sang this morning sang the morning of the wedding, and Sister Louisa rendered the music. She also did the playing, and many times this morning those who attended the bride and groom of twenty-five years ago, traveled back over the dear halls of memory. During mass the entire family took communion. Immediately after church a delicious breakfast was served the members of the family, at their home on Seventh street. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bremerkamp will be host and hostess at two leading events for next week. On Monday evening they will entertain' the ladies of the Afternono Club and their husbands, at a progressive pedro party given in compliment to their silver wedding anniverary. Tuesday evening they will entertain another company of friends in honor of the same occasion. Miss Electa Glancey pleasantly entertained the young ladies of the P. F. F. club last evening at her home on the corner of Seventh and Madison streets. A war contest was the prevailing amusement of the evening. A pretty prize was given the winner, Mrs. Bessie Baumgartner. The hostess served a dainty two course luncheon and music was enjoyed by the guests. The Ladies' Mite society of the Methodist church were delightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. A. R. Bell of Third street yesterday afternoon at her home. The ladies decided during the business session to have the individual communion services at the church. After this period light refreshments were served and a social hour followed. The Misses Velma and Dessie Bryan proved to be charming hostesses to a number of their friends on last Wednesday evening. It was a pleasant surprise to remind her of her fifteenth birthday anniversary. The evening was spent in music And games. Those present were: Misses Kate Berger, Flora Bratch, Dora Henschen, Ada Elliott, Sadie Berger, Susie Mankey, Stella Tucker, Theo Berger, Ethel Worthman, Goldie Sovine, Gusta Arnold, Grace Krug. Anna Minineer, Rosa Haffner, Anna Yake, Muri dowser, Pearl Brentlinger. Bertha Bridegam, of Duton. Mich.; Messrs. Lew Yake, Forest Mankey, Jennison Tucker, James Mankey, Oscar Stewart, Lloyd Clowser. Shirley Hartman. Robert Sovine, William Wibel, Henry Yake, Wilmer Worthman, Melvin Tucker. Frank Henschen. Muri Fulk, John Berger. John Fulk. Otto Graham, Loren Wright, Otto Hilderbrand, Lew Kreig, Elmer Bryant. At a late hour a luncheon was served after which the guests departed for their homes. The Sunday school class called the Sunbeams of the Presbyterian church is being Entertained by their teacher, Mrs. C. J. Lutz, this afternoon at Brookside farm. The committee appointed to prepare the session work for the coming vear of the Ladies’ Aid society of the Presbyterian church met Friday afternoon with Mrs. John H. Heller. The committee is composed of Mesdames C. A. Dugan. John H. Heller, Jesse C. Sutton. • o Grippe is sweeping the country. Stop it with Preventics, before it gets deeply seated. To check early colds with these little Candy Cold Cure Tablets is surely sensible and safe Preventics contain no Quinine no lavative, nothing harsh or sickening. Pneumonia would never appear if early colds! were promptly broken Also good for feverish children. Large box 48 tablets, 25 cents. Vest pocket boxes 5 cents. Sold by W. H. Nachtrleb. — GOOD FARM near Hartford' City, Ind., to exchange for Hardware stock. Indiana Real Estate Exchange Poneto, Ind. 27-6 t

HIS SECOND SPEECH (Continued from pa* 1) osition, and should be taken entirely out of politics and dc-alt with from a ! business standpoint. In fact, there is too much politics and not enough i business in practically all the legis- , lation before the house. Sc far as I am concerned, I shall J discard politics in dealing with ail I questions. While I am a Democrat ' and believe in the fundamental principles of democracy, as laid down by the immortal Jefferson, who for forty years led the Democratic party and stood as the world's most conspicuous champion of the rights of the people, yet I am not here as th? representative of any political party, but as the representative of ali the people of my district, and so far as my service upon the floor of this house is concerned, I shall forget my politics and have in mind only the faithful discharge of my official duty. I believe in political parties as a means of getting our ideas before the people, but I also believe that the man who would make the interest of his party paramount to the interest of his country is not a good citizen. Therefore, in passing upon legislation before this house, I shall not stop to inquire whether it is of a Democratic or Republican origin, but shall lend my support, or withhold it, according to the merit of the question under consideration as I understand it. In conclusion, I want to say. that the bill I have introduced removing the tariff on wood pulp will strike a death blow to one of the most vicious of all trusts, born in greed and nursed by a protective tariff. Every Democrat in this house stands ready to vote for this bill, and I want to ask my Republican friends on the other side to join me in giving the publishers of the country the relief they deserve, and at the same time deal a death blow to one of the most heartless trusts our nation has ever known. Will you do it? MADE CONFE .' I N Fred LaDuke Has Told Complete Story of the Woodbum Murder NOT GIVEN OUT Will First Be Heard in Court of Justice —Still Gathering Evidence Returned last night from Woodburn with copious notes of evidence volunteered by people of the village who were afraid to talk before and with assurances by large numbers of citizens of the little city of their belief that the right men have been arrested for the murder of Columbus Croy, the town marshal. Prosecutor Albert E. Thomas last night decided to make public the fact that Fred LaDuke, one of the four men in custody, has made a complete confession, incriminating the other three prisoners, Miller, Stout and Baker, and wholly corroborating evidence previously gathered by the officers. Among the new evidence obtained by people who freely admit that they were afraid to talk so long as the four men now in prison were at large are statements by several persons that they recognized the voices of the murderers of marshal Croy when they ordered the brave officer to halt. Rumors that one of the prisoners had confessed were rife on last Tuesday night and these rumors placed LaDuke as the man who had made the confession but the prosecutor did not care at that time to admit the truth of the rumors. With Deputy Prosecutor Harry Hllgeman, the prosecutor spent all of yesterday at Woodburn, and as a result of the developments of the day he deemed it proper to make public the statement that LaDuke had confessed. The details of the confession, however, the prosecutor declined to give, stating that they will first be heard in a court of justice. Just what action will be taken by the attorneys for the defense today or Monday is problematical. Prosecutor Thomas has stated that he is ready at any time to give the prisoners a preliminary hearing. Judge R. K. Erwin and Attorney Ho mer C. Underwood, representing Miller, stated yesterday that they have not yet determined upon their plan of action, though they said they have in no manner waived their right to a preliminary hearing.—Fort Wayne Jour-nal-Gazette. '" o — DEMOCRAT WANT ADS,

AN INSURANCE MAP ■ New One Issued by Sanborn Company for City of Decatur IS VERY COMPLETE Sells for Fourteen Dollars— First One Received by Graham & Scott • Graham and Scott have received a new map of Decatur, compiled by the Sanborn company, of Chicago in 1907. Six months of constant work was required to complete this, the most complete representation of the various buildings, streets, etc., in our city and it far surpasses any that has ever been compiled. Six different colors are used in the makeup of the map and indicate the construction of the buildings as follows: Yellow, frame construction; red, brick; blue, stone; grey, iron; brown, adobe; and green, specials. A description of the water facilities is also given revealing the fact that the capacity of the city water works plant is 1,500,000 gallons each twenty-four hours and the average daily consumption 350.000 gallons. It also states that we have fifteen miles of water mains. The prevailing winds are given and in fact everything that would tend to describe our city is rt presented. All of our manufacturing institutions are represented. giving the of the three flour mills. Every dwelling in Decatur is shown on the new map and although the sale price of same is fourteen dollars, the price is reasonable in consideration of the accurateness of the work. The map is used in locating insurance risks, so that when a report of the writing of an insurance policy on your building goes into a company, they can by referring to this map, learn all about the property. CATARRH IS CURABLE. Successful Experiments In Abating and Curing this Disease. Catarrh is an entirely unnecessary disease and should not be tolerated for a single day now that Hyomei is so generail known and has made so many cures in Decatur and other towns. Modern science has disproved the old theory that catarrh was a blood disease. It is a germ trouble, and the remedy is Hyomei, which medicates the air you breathe, killing all catarrhal germs. As there is life and health in the air of the pine forests, filled with fragrant and healing balsams, so there is life and health in breathing Hyomei. So sure is this prescripution to cure even the worst cases of catarrh, that Holthouse Drug Co sell it under an absolute guarantee to refund the money if it does not do all that is claimed for it. o PUBLIC SALE. We, the undersigned will sell at public sale at the Martin Beery farm one and one-half miles west of Pleasant Mills, one and one-half miles east of the St. Paul church and five and onehalf miles southeast of Decatur, at ten o’clock a. m.. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 1908, the following property, to-wit: Stock —Eight head horses, consisting of 2 brood mares 11 years old; 1 bay mare coming 4 years old, these mares are bred to a Belgium horse. 1 grey horse 9 years old, 1 black mare coming 2 years old, 1 gelding driving horse, coming 3 years old, 1 spring colt and 1 fall colt, 12 head of cattle, consisting of 5 milch cows all to be fresh in the spring; 2 heifers, 3 spring calves, 1 t.ul', calf, 1 registered Hereford Bull 2 years old. Sheep—29 head of Shropshire ewea, 1 Shropshire buck. Hogs—6 brood sows, 7 gilts all bred to farrow in March; 1 O. I. C. boar, 41 head of shoats. Implements—Binder, mower, hay rake, Hamilton —corn planter, riding cultivator, hay tedder, breaking plow, spike tooth harrow, Turnbull wagon and box, 1 set of hay ladders, 2 sets of team harness, 1 hay fork and 120 foot rope; double shovel plow, 5 shovel cultivator, about 4 dozen chickens, 4 turkey hens, 1 gobbler, 50 bushels potatoes, hay in mow, forks and otSier articles not mentioned. Terms All sums of *5.00 and under cash in hand; all sums over *5.00 a credit of nine months will be given by purchaser giving note with approved security, with 4 per cent off for cash - BERRY & DAVIS. J. N. Burkhead, Auct. Homer Fanst, Clerk. It’s Monday night. A SECOND HAND STORE—WiII do repairing, upholstering or specialty work. Corner of Second and Jeffer Rcm streets Phon® 433, j. 9 Tindall Prt * 3Uaw

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When it comes your way to hold a sale. Don’t forget the Monroe man, a good judge of property and its value. Telephone me at my expense. J. N. Burkhead Th« (arm, live stock and general auctioneer. Monroe, Indiana. PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer at public sale at his farm located one mile and a half north of the Dent school house, three miles northeast of Decatur, at 10 o’clock a. m., on Wednesday, Feb., 12, 1908, the following property, towit: Live Stock —One black driving mare 7 head of milch cows, five head now giving milk and two will be fresh in April.. Six head of hogs, weighing about 100 pounds each. Six dozen laying hens. Implements—One disc harrow good as new, 1 2-horse walking cultivator plow, 1 mower, 1 2 horse corn planter. 1 breaking plow, 1 2-horse wagon, 1 1-horse wagon, 1 open buggy. 1 top buggy, 1 cutting box, hay ladders, bob sleds, hay fork and rope. Hard coal burner, range stove, 1 heating stove, lounge, cupbeard, commode, bookcase, bedsteads, chairs and many other ai» ticles. Terms —All sums of *s.o© and under cash in hand; all sums over *5.00 a credit of nine months will be given by purchaser giving note with approv ed security. Four per cent off foi cash. ISAAC BROWN. John SpulleT, Anet. Fruchte & Litterer, Clerks. o NOTICE. The Ward Fence company will receive sealed bids at their office until February Bth for the construction of the walls and chimneys of their proposed factory, paint shop and pattern room buildings. Also bids for the construction of all woodwork and painting of same according to the plans and specifications on file in their office. All chimneys to be constructed of brick, the walls of cement blocks or brick. Bids may be made on either or both constructions and on both 8 and 10 inch width blocks stating lengths and thickness and kind of I brick. Contractor to furnish all material, except that The Ward Co. will furnish all hardware except nails and will also furnish ail windows, sash (glazed) and panel doors on the ground. Bids must be separate for each construction and be accompanied by a certified check of *200.00 as a forfeit in the event of failure to enter into contract within three days after the contract is awarded. A bond equivalent ! to the price of the contract will be required on all contracts. The rooffing and spouting will be separate contracts later on. Bl Attention Everybody Are yon going tG HAVE A SALE The best prices always obtained when you have JOHN SPUHLER the Live Stock and General Auctioneer to call your sale. Claim dates early. Phone, Res. 531. Office 43°