Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 44, Decatur, Adams County, 20 February 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sun day, by LEW G. E L L I N G H A M. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier ...10 cents Per year, by carrier $5.06 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffiee at Decatur, Indiana as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. The report that J. Pierpont Morgan has espoused Taft's candidacy may or may not be true, but it is not surpri? ing. Morgan has been on very close terms with the Roosevelt administration. It was Morgan who brought the enthusiastic support of the trusts to Roosevelt in 1904. It was Morgan's partner. Perkins, who aided in getting the insurance company contributions to the Roosevelt campaign fund. It was Morgan to whom Cortelyou. Roosevelt's secretary of the trasury, turned over $33,000,000 of government money in two days to loan to gamblers on the New York stock exchange during the October panic. In many other ways and at other times Morgan and the Roosevelt administration have worked together. It would not be at all surprising, therefore, if Morgan should be for Taft. Rosevelt's candidate, though Fairbanks, Hughes. Knox. Cannon or Foraker would suit him just as well. The chairman of the Republican State League, of Georgia, writes an open letter to President Roosevelt, in which he says: "Where we were united we are now divided, where we were strong we are now weak where we were prosperous we are now in the throes of panic. Our people are unemployed, wages have been reduced, we are beset by class legislation and disfranchisement, our wealthiest and most highly respected captains of industry are branded as criminals and our party is threatened with defeat.” These Republicans are taking a very uncheerful view of the situation these days. PUBLIC SALE. Having rented his farm and going to move to Decatur, the undersigned will sell at public auction miles northwest of Decatur, at Stop 24 on the interurban line, at ten o'clock a. m.. on Tuesday. Feb. 25, 1908. the following property, to-wit: Four head of horses, 1 Clidesdale bay mare 11 years old weighing about 1.500 lbs.; 1 Norman and Belgium bay mare, 8 years old. in foal and weighing about 1.500 lbs.; 1 7-year-old family driving mare and 1 8 months’ old driving colt. Four head of cattle, consisting of 1 full blood S-year-old Jersey- cow. will be fresh about March 20, 1 half Jersey about 5 years old. will be fresh about March 20; 1 6-year-old Durham cow. will be fresh about March 25. and 1 2-year-old Durham bull. 20 head of Shropshire ewes, about half with lambs at sides, 1 registered Shropshire buck: 3 brood sows, 1 Duroc and 2 Chester White, will farrow about April 1, and one registered male Duroc hog. 14 Turkeys, 3 gobblers and 11 hens; 1 dozen duck hens and 140 chickens. Barred Rocks, White Wyandottes. Leghorns, and some mixed. One Milwaukee binder. 1 Big Four mower, 1 Osborne Hay Rake, a new Cassidy sulkey breaking plow, a Syracuse walking plow used one year, a Gibbs breaking plow, a corn cultivator, Gale make; 1 double shovel plow. 1 Osborn spike 60 tooth lever harrow, 1 2-horse Turnbull wagon. 3% spindle; 1 surrey, a John Deere rubber tire top buggy, a Fletcher patent short turn runabout open buggy, rubber tire; 1 old steel tire buggy, a 1 horse wagon, a hay rack, mud boat, a wagon box. a 2 yard dump box. and a good Beethoven organ, 250 bushels of Big Four oats, hay in the mow. and about 20 shocks of fodder. 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. Four per cent off for cash. McConnell. John Spuhier. Auct. Chas. Magley. Chas. Getting. Clerks. o ADAMS COUNTY Directories for sale 40c. per copy. Inquire at this office 43-6 t o — Democrat Want Ads. Pay.

DOCTORS CONSULT Over Condition of Eli Presdorf But Can Render No Remedy RECOVERY DOUBTFUL Is the Verdict Rendered —A Second Operation is Declared Inadvisable Drs. D. D. and C S. Clark of this city and Dr. McOscar. of Fort Wayne held a consultation this morning in regard to the condition of Eli Breddorf and find that there is no hope whatever for his recovery. The operation which was performed by the physicians some time ago did not relieve the afflicted man for his case was too far advanced and the death of this young man is but a question of a short time. The incision made by the use of the surgical knife could not be sewed, as the flesh, which is in a tubercular condition would not hold the stitches, but would tear before them. The news of the inevitable outcome of Mr. Presdorf's sickness will cause much sorrow among his innumerable friends, who have until the examination this morning, entertained hopes for his recovery. The unfortunate man has a remarkably strong constitution and has made a heroic fight against death, but without avail. His condition is gradually growing weaker and from evidences of a convincing nature he will soon answer the call of the grim reaper.

PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at his residence. 2% miles south of Decatur, half mile west of the Haines school house, at ten o'clock a. m.. on Thursday March 5. 1908 the following property, to-wit: Live Stock, etc. Nine head of horses. Including four good work horses, colt coming three years old. two colts coming two years ! old. 2 yearlings. Five milch cows. 2 ; yearling heifers and one yearling | steer. Eleven head of butcher hogs. 1 Duroc sow. will farrow in April; full blooded Berkshire boar. Flinn (Im-plement.-,—McCormick binder and mower, 2 new breaking plows. 2 good double shovel plows. 2 wagons. 2 double sets work harness, hay racks, hog rack. 2 single shovel plows. 500 bushels corn. 400 bushels oats, and many other articles too numerous to mention. Terms—All sums of $5.00 and undecash in hand; all sums over $5.00. a credit of nine months will be given by purchaser giving note with approved security. J. P. BAKER. J. N. Burkhead. Auctioneer. o_ NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS. Notice is hereby given to the proper ty owners whose lots and parcels of land abut on the alley commencing in the alley on the north line of Monroe street in said city, between First and | Second streets to the south line of Jackson street and there to terminate. also commencing at the alley at , the west line of First street running thence west along the alley between Monroe and Jackson street to the east line of Second street and there to terminate. That the common council of the city of Decatur. Indiana on the 18th day of February. 1908. duly passed and adopted a resolution to improve the alley, commencing in the alley at the north line of Monroe street in said city between First and Second streets to the south line of Jackson street and 1 also commencing at the alley at the west line *of First street running thence west along said alley between Monroe and Jackson streets to the east line of Second street with first class number two paving block. That on the 17th day of March. 1908. at : 7 o’clock p>. m.. the council will at ths council room, hear all persons whose property js effected by the proposed improvement and will decide whether the benefits that will accrue to the property to be assessed abutting and adjacent to the proposed im- , provement and to said city will he equal to or exceed the estimated cost of the proposed improvement. By order of the common council made and entered of record this 18th day of February. 1908. CARL O. FRANCE. 2teachw3w City Clerk. -a NOTICE. Owing to the fact that I will change business on the first of March. th? city clerk's office will be moved from the Democrat office to the city offices at the corner of Madison and Third ■streets. Al! bills should be filed at | this place and the records will also ■be kept there open to the public. Orders for labor or supplies will be issued from that office. The public will please bear this in mind and govern themselves accordingly. CARL O. FRANCE. lOtevery day City Clerk. 0 A SECOND HAND STORE— Will do repatring, upholstering or specialty work Corner of Second and Jeffer son streets. Phone 433, J. C. Tindall. Prop. 3tsaw

ENGLE-BARKLEY (Continued from page 1.) who were present were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eiting and family. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stutier and family, Mr, and Mrs. Haist, Miss Jessie Bauserman. The local lodge of the Knights of Pythias will hold its annual roll call meeting as Castle Hall this evening at 7:30. They will entertain their wives and Pythian Sisters with a musical program which will be followed by a sumptuous banquet. The program is as follows: Piano solo Nellie Nichols Music High school Opening address.. Rev. C. B. Wilcox Music K. of P. quartet Stump speech Sam Shamp Vocal duet. Claude and Tena McKean i Address-The Absent.. D. N. Erwin ; Instrumetnal duet Donald and Kenneth Vancil. Address—Charity A. Van Camp Vocal solo Mary Erwin Reading Vada Martin Music K. of P. quartet Roll Call. Music- High -school orchestra Refreshments. A full attendance is desired. Committee. Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Cline pleasantly entertained a few friends at a twelve o'clock dinner this noon at their country home at Stop 25. The j guests from the city were Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Rice. Miss Fancheon Rice. Mrs. E. B Rice and son Newell, of Berne. Daniel, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Falk entertained a number of his little boy and girl friends last evening at his home at seven o'clock. Games and having a general good time were the amusements of the evening. The evening's enjoyment closed with a dainty two course luncheon. Mrs. Wm. Parent took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gunsett yesterday noon. i A sled load will gather at the home of Andrew Schnrger this evening. o— —— REV. MASTER TO BE INSTALLED Services Planned for Fort Wayne Minister Well Known Here. The installation of Rev. Henry B. Master as pastor of the First Presbyterian church will occur in the auditorium of the church on the evening of Sunday. March 2. and Dr. Henry Van Dyke, one of the most notable of the Presbyterian divines, will come to the city to take a prominent part in the event. Rev. Charles Little, of Wabash, the oldest Presbyterian pastor in the state in point of service, will deliver the charge to the pastor, and Rev. Frank M. Fox the charge to the congregarion. Rev. W. S. Wilson will preside at the service. Although Rev. Mr. Master has been •pastor of the First Pnesbyterian church for a considerable perk'd he has never, as yet. been publicly installed in his position. The installation services of the Presbyterian church are among the most impressive features of its worship and are always ( interesting. The fact that Dr. Henry Van Dyke, who is even more noted as an author than as a divine, will add largely to the iterest of the event. —Fort Wayne Sentinel. o As the bonds on Madison and Third streets have been due since Decem- ' ber 1, 1907, and I need the money. I would ask all who have assessments due on same to please call on City Treasurer and pay their assessments, or same will be put in hands of attorney for collection if not paid by March 1, 1908. Please give this your early attention. JULIUS HAFGK. 44-4 t When at Hoagland, call at the Midget’s Restaurant for Lunch or Meals W. STAFFORD, the Proprietor, will treat you right

Attention Everybody Are yon going to HAVE A SALE The best prices always ob* tained when von have JOHN SPUHLER the Live Stock and General Auctioneer to call your sale. Claim dates early. Phone, Res. 531. Office 430

LIBRARY REPORT Miss Nettie Moses Filed Report Today for Month’s Work _— SHOWING IS GOOD And the Borrowers’ List Continues to Increase — Fines Amount to $4.25 The report of the librarian. Miss Nettie Moses, was given today for her month's work. The number of books on shelves is 3.393. Number of borrowers until today 1,215. Number of books issued for this month 2,663. The highest daily circulation. 122. The lowest daily circulation 53. Fines for the month. $4.25. Two papers were received as gifts, which were the Toledo Blade and Farmer's Guide. Miss Nellie Winnes supplies the tables with Saturday Evening Post and The Red Book for the months of January and February, and the Ainslee for February. Miss Dessie Berry gave the copies of “American Success” and "Mome Magazine." Miss Victoria Stone kindly gave copies of ' Pink Marsh" and "Checkers.” by Geo. Ade. The reading tables have been well patronized and the reference work very heavy. This certainly speaks well for the librarian, who has done so much to make the work successful. PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at his residence on the Elias Crist farm, three miles south and three miles west of Decatur, at 12.30 o’clock m.. on Tuesday. February 25, 1908, the following property, to-wit: Saw Mill. Tile Mill. Engine and Boiler, sheds and kiln. Two head of horses, one a sorrel mare 5 years old; one cow, will be fresh in March. Two brood sows will farrow about May Ist. 150 chickens, two-horse wagon, set double work harness, breaking plow, double shovel plow, mud boat, spiketooth harrow and many other articles. 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. Four per cent off for cash. HENRY SOVINE. Noah Frauhiger, Auct.

PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer at public auction at his residence in the city of Hoagland, at ten o'clock a. m.. on Saturday. March 7. ISOS, the following property, to-wit: Horses —One pair of matched bay geldings, five and six years old: one bay driving mare, three years old. Farm Implements —One Studabaker farm wagon, one wood rack, one hay rack, 1 double shovel plow. 1 Edgingion 60-tooth harrw. 1 ■ spring tooth harrow. 1 Woods mower, 1 I sulky hay rake, 100 feet hay carrier | rope, 1 top buggy, 1 500-lb. scale. I Ten cods beech and hickory wood. 1 i set double work harness, 2 set sin- ! gle harness, god as new. cant-hooks and chains, and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms —AU 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 approvied security. Four per cent off for cash. ANDREW LETTMAN. John Spuhler. Auct. Dan Crawford. Clerk. ■ — o If you have Catarrh, rid yourself this repulsive disease. Ask Dr. Shoop, of Racine, Wis to mail you Lee, a . * trial box of his Dr. Shoops's Catarrh . Remedy. A simple test, will surely ,•' tell you a Catarrh truth well worth your knowing. Write today. Ikmi'l i suffer longer. W. H. Nachtrieb. : I — o To Break in New Shoes Always Use Alien’s Foot-Ease, a powder. It prevents Tightness and Blistering, cure® Swollen. Sweating. Aching feet. At all druggists and shoe steres, 25c. Sarn--1 pie mailed Free. Address A. S. Olmstead. Le Roy. N. T. Q _ PUBLIC SALE. 1 The undersigned will sell at public sale at the Joseph P. Job neon farm r one mile south and one and one-half j miles west of Monroe, one half mile ; east of Winchester church, at ten I* o'clock a m on Thursday. Feb. 27, 1908. the following property, to-wit: Live Stock—Six head of horses, consisting of 3 brood mares, 2 brown mares 7 and 9 years old. weight , KOO pounds, bred to Belgium horses; 1 bay mare 6 years old in foal, bred . to a roadster; 1 Belgium gelding comi ing 2 years old. 1 Belgium spring colt 1 mule colt 1 bay driving horse ' years old. Ten head of cattle. 5 milch cows. 4 to be fresh in spring. 1 in August. 1 “ year-old heifer, 1 Durham Holstein bull. 1 year old; 3 spring calves. Twenty-four head of hogs, 4

brood sows, 20 head of shoata, 6 head of Shropshire sheep. Farm Imtlements —One McCormick binder. 1 mower, 1 Ohio hay loader as good as new. corn planter. 1 Mon arch hay tedder. Monarch cultivator. 1 riding high left Oliver breaking plow. 1 reversible steel roller, corn cutter, hay ladders, wagon. mud boat. 2 double set of breeching harness 1 set used three months. 7 leather collars. 10 tons of timothy hay in mow. other articles not mentioned. Terms —All sums of $5.90 and under cash in hand; al! sums over $5 00 a credit of nine months will be given by purchaser giving note with approved security. Four per cent off for cash. SYLVESTER JOHNSON. J. N. Burkhead, Auct o PUBLIC SALc. The undersigned will sell at the Frank Ray farm 2% miles southeast of Monroe and 5 miles northeast of Berne. Ind., the following property, to-wit, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m. on Friday, February 28. 1908, Horses —1 ten-year-old horse. 1 colt, coming 2 years old in spring. 2 cows, . 1 fresh at this time. 2 yearling heifers. Hogs —9 head of shoats, 1 full blooded Poland China sow. young. ■ Implements —1 Indiana new disk drill, 1 new riding cultivator, 1 new lever spike tooth harrow, 1 spring tooth harrow, 1 low wheel 3 inch tire wagon. 1 wooden wheel truck wagon, i 1 buggy, some good number one se- ■ lected seed corn, corn in crib, timothy I hay tn mow, corn and fodder in the , field. Other articles too numerous to mention. Terms—All sums under $5.00 cash; all sums over $5.00, a credit of nine months will be given purchaser giving note with good security. ELMER J. RAY. J. N. Burkhead. Auctioneer. — o PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at his residence three miles west of Hoagland, two miles east of Williamsport, and one mile south of the Nine | Mile House, on the old Heaton farm, lying along the Fort Wayne and Springfield interurban line at stop 13. at ten o'clock a. m., on Wednesday, ! Feb. 26. 1908, the following property, to-wit: Horses —One Norman mare in ’ foal. 1 sorrel mare. 1 fall colt. Hogs I —Two good brood sows, farrow last l of March. Implements —1 three inch 1 tire farm wagon, 1 2-seated surrey. 1 corn binder, one hay loader good as , new, 1 eook stove. 1 Wilso?. heater, 1 tension table. 200 shocks of fodder, and many other articles too numerous to mention. 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. Four per cent off for cash. JOHN A. TOM. Dinner served on ground. Gerber & Koeneman will offer the following stock at the same place, date and upon the same terms above mentioned. Fifteen head of first class milk cows with calves by their side. 5 springers will be fresh soon. 4 head of extra good Jersey cows and heifers; > this is an extra fine lot of cows and among them some extra good Jerseys. We will also offer some good feeding cattle and 10 good ewes. You will not be disappointed by atending this sale if you are looking for a good milk cow. John Spuhier. Auct. Fruchte & Litterer, Clerk.

Farmers Attention f When it comes your way to hold a sale. Don’t forget the Monroe man. a gcod judge of property and its value. Telephone me at my expense. J. N. Burkhead The farm, live stock and general auctioneer. Monroe, Indiana.

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*♦♦♦♦»»♦**♦*♦*♦»****♦♦♦*♦»** w ♦ • A High Class Farm • ♦ ' T..— l - * : FOR SALE : * ' "' ' * • 100 ACRES OF GOOD WALNUT LAND 100 • * ♦ ♦ * ♦ Black sandy soil, with new farm buildings ♦ modern tn every way, well fenced, in goed t ♦ locality of Adams county. Thi s a model ♦ . * # stock farm and a bargain for any one who * wants a farm of this kind. Erquiie at this * ♦ « office. * * * ♦♦♦♦♦********************** ; - nim i Ml,I ,|| M |||| 1 1 mini I -inBosse’s Opera House 3 NIGHTS 3 Commencing Thurs. Feb. 20 THE JACOBS STOCK Co. Supporting Miss Ethal Desmond Beautiful Costumes Brilliant Stage Effects Fine Specialties REDUCED PRICES IO 15 AND 2OC, Any Lady accompanied by one lady or Gentlemen with one paid 20c ticket will be admitted free. Seats on sale at usual place- |