Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 45, Decatur, Adams County, 21 February 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sun day, 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 postoffice at Decatur, Indiana as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. THAT DINNER PAIL The Chicago Inter Ocean, which carries at its masthead the announcement that it is the “only Republican newspaper in Chicago,” bold enough to admit that panic conditions and hard times can exist under a Republican administration. In one issue last week it printed the following information on its front page: “Union labor officials estimate that one-half of the 200.000 union men of the city are out of employment and start movement to relieve the situation. Full canvass will be made. “American Car and Foundry plans, employing 150,000 men, will close within the next ten days, owing to a lack of orders. Official says 30 per cent of men have been laid off already. ••Threatened cut in wages of workmen in the Western Tube works at Kewanee will be fought by the men. Company declares pay is too big. while men say reduction will make it impossible for them to earn more than $2 per day. “Official of Santa Fe road says company has $10,000,000 tied up in idle equipment. He says this includes 8.000 box cars and sixty-eight engines.” L ■ I — Speaker Cannon and the Republican leaders in the house are determined to make it the Aldrich bill or nothing. On the other hand. Repre-

SHORSE SALE FRIDAY, FEB. 28 ♦ 150 HEAD DECATUR, IND. 3 T If you are in need of a horse, come in and look over our consign- < ► ♦ ment. We have the horses and you buy them here for the high dollar. < > 4 If you have a horse to sell you can get the highest market price for J J x him at our sale. Our sales are attended by large numbers of eastern. <' ♦ buyers. They will pay you everydollar your horse is worth. Commis- <> ♦ sion the same whether sold at pri vate sale or auction. Attend this sale. < I t DECATUR HORSE SALE CO. W¥▼▼*******▼<*▼ WVWW W W ~ real Do you want to buy a farm? We have a large list of farms foi* sale located in this county at prices that will interest you. We also have some attractive propositions in Michigan timber and farm land. Quite a number of Adams county farmers have located there, and all are doing well. We have many more good propositions there for buyers of cheap lands. If you have only a small amount of money and want to own a farm of your own, come in and see us. Among the farms located in Adams county we have the following: A 40 acre tract, 6 room house, small barn, other outbuildings, fairly well fenced and drained, soil all black sandy loam, a good bargain. Also an 80 acre farm, 7 room house, large barn, other outbuildings, well fenced and fairly well drained, partly black and partly sandy loam; this is a bargain if sold soon. \ A 10® acre tract in good community, excellent 8 rom house, barn and other outbuildings fair, well fenced and fairly well drained, soil partly black and partly sandy loam; some timber, can be sold at a bargain if sold soon. MONEY TO LOAN —We have plenty of money to loan on improved farms at lowest rate of interest. No delay. Complete or partial payments allowed. No commission. Write us for full information. Phone 430. Office over Burns Harness Store Northern Indiana Real Estate Co. ****** **************4:******* • A High Class Farm • * # * FOR SALE : * * * M Z 100 ACRES OF GOOD WALNUT LAND 100 * * * . . * * Black sandy soil, with new farm buildings # * modern in every way, well fenced, in gocd * locality of Adams county. Thi s a model stock farm and a bargain for any one who * wants a farm of this hind. Erquiie at ibis * * _ * OfficC. * * *1 *************************** I. 1

sentative Fowler has the support of many Republicans in his declaration that the ideal ground for the Republican party to stand on in this campaign would be a sound currency program supplemental to the election of 1896 and the affirmation of the gold standard which, under the McKinley administration, was enacted into law. In such division of its own ranKS, the Republican party is obviously in no position to make an issue of the currency question. Some of its most influential politicians, apparently including the president, are for the iniquitous Aldrich bill. The intelligent and disinterested opinion within the party, as well as without it, is for true currency reform. —Muncie Star. It will be remembered that the republicans in their state platform in 1894 charged that the democratic party had “thrown an unprecedented j number of American citizens out of i employment" and had “compelled thousands of able-bodied and industrious men to humiliate themselves by asking for charity.” Since that time republican platforms have told us that such things could not occur when the republican party was in power. The Wisconsin Democratic state convention has instructed the delegates from that state to the Denver convention to vote for Bryan, "first last and all the time.” And that’s as strong as they could make it. a gravFcharge (Continued from page 1.) few weeks. Mrs. Blazer is grief stricken over the loss of her daughter and will not believe that she willingly left with Haley and is sure that he made false promises to her and in his manner enticed her away. The police are of the opinion that the young couple eloped and fully expect to see them return to Decatur legally mar’ried. The outcome of the-case will be watched with considerable interest by the public.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Dayton Steele Asks Pay for Seven Years Work on Mother’s Estate TRIAL BY JURY Will Require Two Days— Will of Mrs. Theresa Wolpert Probated The case of John D. Steele vs. Jos eph W. Smith, executor of the Polly Stiele estate, to collect a claim of $1 958.14 began before the court and a jury this morning and will probably not be completed before tomorrow ai ternoon. Mr. Steele. the plaintiff. L a son of Polly Steele, deceased, whos» estate is involved in the law suit He was cut out of any great amount by her will and filed claim for his services, which says he worked foi his mother on her farm from 1900 to 1907 and values his services at sev enty-five cents a day. Besides thi;he claims to have furnished hay. grain and other articles and products. J W. Teeple is attorney for the estate and D. D. Heller & Son represent Day ton Steele. In the cases of the City of Decatur vs. the Clover Leaf. G. R. & I. and C. & E. railroads to collect electric light bills, the demurers to the complaints were overruled. The will of Theresa Wolpert was probated and Andrew Wolpert named as executor, filing bond for SI,OOO. The will was written January 18, J9OB and witnessed by Tice Ulman and J. C. Moran. It provides for the pay ment of debts and funeral expenses, gives SIOO to the pastor of the St. Marys Catholic church at Decatur for masses and provides that the residue of her estate, real and personal, be divided her nine children or their .heirs. o ——■ PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer at public auction at his residence known as the Brock farm, oire mile south and one mile west of Peterson, 6 miles west and 1% miles south of Decatur, at ten o’clock a. m., on Friday, March 6, 1908, the following property to-wit: Live stock—Four horses, consisting of two good work horses, 1 brood mare, one spring colt, two good milch cows, both fresh about June 4th; 2 two-year-old heifers, one will be fresh June 3d; 1 spring calf. Hogs —Nineteen head of shoats. weighing about 75 pounds each; 3 brood sows, one will farrow soon, two will farrow April Ist. Farm implements — One %-inch broad tired farm wagon, triple bo:;; 1 spring wagon, 1 wood wheeled wagon. 2 top buggies. 1 Rock Island hay loader, Milwaukee mower, hay tedder. 1 grain drill. 1 sled corn cutter. 1 check row corn planter pair hay ladders, pajr bob sleds, Shunk breaking plow, single shovel plow, double shovel plow, spring tooth harrow corn shelter fanning mill, log chains, 2 double sets heavy work harness, 150egg incubator and brooder, corn fodder in field and mow, 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 HARRY G. CLOUD John Spuhler, Auctioneer.

When at Hoagland, call at the Midget’s Restaurant for Lunch or Meals W. STAFFORD, the Proprietor, will treat you right. o — ADAMS COUNTY Directories for sale. 40c. per copy. Inquire at this office. 43-ot S Attention Everybody Are yon going to HAVE A SALE The best prices always obtained when you have JOHN SPUHIER the Live Stock and General Auctioneer to call your sale. Claim dates early. Phone, Res. 531. Office 430

PROMINENT LODGE MAN DEAD. Frank Webster, cf Monroelille, Victim of Pneumo n ia. Frank S. Webster, one of the most prominent members of the Masonic order in this state, and a most prominent resident of Monroeville, died at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Harriett Barnhart, at 12:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon of pneumonia after an ill ness of a few days. Mr. Webster was forty years of age and had lived in Monroeville all his life. He was unmarried and made his home with his aunt for many years. At different times in his life he had owned and operated lumber mills at Monroeville and had an extensive acquaintance throughout the country. He was one of Monroeville's substantial business men and his loss will be greatly felt in that community. The decedent was a charter member j of the Knights of Pythias lodge of . Monroeville, a member of the lodge of : Modern Woodmen recently instituted’ at that place: a member of the F. and A. M. lodge No. 293. of Monroeville; a member of the Fort Wayne lodge of Perfection and of the Adoniram lodge of Perfection, of Indianapolis. Surviving are his three brothers—Don Webster. of California; E. C. Webster, of St. Louis, and Merton Webster, of Mishawaka, Ind. Two sisters, Mrs. Charles Peckham, of this place, and Mrs. C. A. Phillips, of Cattanooga. Tenn., also survive. The funeral services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church at Monroeville on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock and will be under the auspices of the Scottish Rite bodies of Fort Wayne.—Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. — -o OPERA HOUSE LAST NIGHT. The Jacobs Stock Co. opened their engagement at the opera house last night to a fair sized audience. The company, while not large, are all good people, and the work of Miss Desmond was fine. Among the specialties may be mentioned little Doris, the wee little tot of 3 years, that surprised every one present by her antics. The play was well presented and everybody was well pleased with the production 1 . Tonight the company will pre sent "The Great Diamond Robbery" on» of their strongest productions. The piece will be well staged, and if you do not get your money’s worth after th first act, you are welcome to come to the box office and your money will be cheerfully refunded. You could not ask for more. This is the best company ever in this city at these pices—loc, 15c, 20c. On Saturday night the company will give away a good sized porker, and if you hold the lucky number the pig will be yours. Remember tonight at 10c, 15c and 20c.

PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at his residence three-fourths mil: ' west of Magley and 2% miles east of Tocsin, at ten o'clock a. m., on Thursday, March 12, 1908, the following property, to-wit: Live Stock, etc. — j Grey mare colt, weight 1,400 lbs., colt' 3 years old, 4 Shropshire ewes, eli- , gible to register; 3 brood sows, one • full blood Poland-China, one that will have pigs by side by day of sale, j ethers will farrow the last of March; [ 24 head of stoats weighing from 40 to 100 lbs., some extra breeders. Farm implements—Milwaukee selfbinder, good as new, Buckeye mower, good cultivator. Bradley cultivator, good as new; Oliver steel riding plow. 2 section spike-tooth harrow with 64teeth, two-horse weeder 12 feet long rider, good wagon with 3-inch tires, I hay rack and wagon! box combined, double set breaching harness, practically as good as new; set of leather fly nets, set of breast harness and other articles. Terms —All sums of 15.00 and under cash in hand; all suras over $5.00. a credit of nine months will be given by purchaser giving note with approv- j ed security. Five per cent off foi* cash. FRED KIEFER. Noah Frauhiger, Auc. John Stine, Clerk. As the bonds on Madison and Third streets have been due since December 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 at- I torney for collection if not paid by March 1, 1908. Please give this your early attention. JULIUS HAUGK. 44-4 t A SECOND HAND STORE—WiII do repairing, upholstering or specialty work. Corner of Second and Jefferson streets. Phone 433, J. C. Tindall, Prop. 3tsaw — o To Break in New Shoes Always Use Alien’s Foot-Ease, a powder. It prevents Tightness and Blistering, cures Swollen, Sweating, Aching feet. At all druggists and shoe steres, 25c. Sample mailed Free. Address A. S. Olmstead, Le Roy, N. Y.

Some New Properties On the Market For the First Time

OTHERS AT AEASONABLE PRICES . nn£r these recently listed properties there are some very good bargains. We also hav e Among these rec -y shown in this list, and some good vacant building a large amount ot city , Schuman’s addition may be found some J lots in all the new additions to the city, in oeuniua j wiue <x. lots in an tne new snee t at very reasonable prices. Call or write tor out Osu of' farms No’charge for ’.fverusing property if left on the warlet for A time listed. \ SNOW AGENCY/ Phone23o, Decatur, Ind.

659 —Is a comfortable four room cottage in southwest Decatur —a cor ner lot, with brick sidewalks, cistern, stable, some fruit trees, maple shade, etc. Can be bought for $700.00. 625—1 s a comfortable five room cottage near the traction line in north Decatur. Is on a public street, has cistern and city water, coal house, stable, etc. Good cheap property. _ SBOO.OO. 682—1 s a five room cottage on Adams street, a stoned public street. Cistern, city water, stable, brick sidewalks, maple shade. Can be bought for SBOO.OO. 671 —Is an eight room story and a half residence, on line street more than a full lot, large shade trees, on stoned street in a fair location $875.00. 630—1 s a well built five room cottage on Tenth near Monroe street Natural wood finish, summer kitchen, etc., etc. Brick sidewalks, maple shade, good garden, grapes and other friut. $975.00. 667 —Is a comfortable six room cottage on Market street. Cistern and city water, summer kitchen, coal house, some fruit trees, brick sidewalks, an alley lot in good location; $950.00. 528 —Is a five room cottage on stoned street in southwest Decatur; corner lot, cisterns, stable, fruit, maple shade, summer kitchen, plenty of fruit, etc., can be bought for $950.00. 505 —Is a five room cottage on 11th street near Monroe street, on water line, brick sidewalks,' front porch, cistern and good large stable. Plenty of fruit, and good garden $1,000.00. 617 —Is near an acre of ground and a convenient five room cottage on water line near electric light on Grant street; stable, chicken park, fruit trees, etc. $1,200.00. 686 —Is a story and a half six room house, stable, chicken house, cistern, drove well and about forty '**’ or fifty fine fruit trees, brick walks, stoned street and. about an acre of fine gardening land. $1,200.00. 680 —Is a five room cottage on John street, near 3rd street; is in fair location near sewerage, has cement

SOMETHING NEW. A complete line of Ash Trays, Card Trays, Cigar Pans, Smoker Sets and Tobacco Boxes, which are all decorated with fancy cigar bands. Also a supply of plain dishes and cigar bands for decorating purposes. Call and look the line over. T, C. CORBETT. Farmers Attention . < .f, s ... .. M •.- . J 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 The farnuZlive stock and general ai&tionter. Monroe, Indiana. I

walks, chicken park, good garden, some fruit trees, and nice shade. $1,200.00. 681 —Is a six room cottage on Mercer avenue, natural wood finish, cement walks, large windows, and modern in construction; wood hpuse, cistern, etc. $1,200.00. 611 —Is a seven room story and a half residence with cellar, stable, cistern, drove well, brick walks and property on a brick street, a good property for $1,350.00. 633—1 s a well arranged eight room story and a half residence on 9th street; house in good condition; wood house, nice front porch and property in good location; $1,300.00. 608 —Is a seven room story and a half residence near Monroe street in northwest Decatur; nice front porch, new cement walks, drove well, good stable, plenty of fruit, corner lot; $1,400.00. 643—1 s a well built seven room story and a half residence on west Adams street; house on stone foundation, good stable, brick sidewalks, cistern and city water, plenty of fruit, etc. $1,600.00. 635 —Is a seven room story and a half residence on Adams street near 7th stret; more than a full lot, cistern, drove well, cement sidewalks,' fruit trees, etc. $1,600.00. 672 —Is a seven room cottage on north 7th street, grained and natural wood finish, electric lights, drove well, cistern, stable fruit trees, maple shade, brick walks, etc; $1,750.00. 670 —Is a bran new eight room rest denee, on tile block foundation, large cemented cellar, electric lights, nice view and plenty of porch, house modern in construction and natural wood finish; $2,000.00. 532—1 s a well located story and a half residence, natural wood finish, modern, bath, electric lights, city and cistern water; house on solid stone foundation, with large cement cellar; $2,200.00. 669 —Is a large seven room residence on Adams street only a few squares from the court house; this has a long lot, large stable, and on

BUSINESS FOR SALE Good Business in a Thriving City. Terms to suit the purchaser. Enquire of* C. L. WALTERS, Decatur Bosse’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 Gentlem- D with one paid 20c ticket will be admitted free. Seats on sale at usual pla c ‘ e

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stoned street well up town; $2,260 jj 677— Is a new modern seven roou story and a half residence on the brick street in a good location; nice front porch, electric lights, natural wood finish, cement walks, nice ml lar, etc., $2,200.00. 678 — Is a seven room story and j half well located residence on north sth street; a corner lot, fine view brick and cement sidewalk city anj cistern water, stoned street, natural wood and grained finish, electric lights, etc.; $2,300.00. 582 —Is one of the best locations on Monroe street, a bricked street, sir room story and a half house, good stable, more than a full lot, plenty of fruit, god sewerage, and well ap town; $2,350.00. 685—1 s a substantial, two story nine room residence on brick From street; this house is on stone foundation has electric lights, cellar, cistern, stable, etc., etc. $2,500.00. 619 —Is a modern seven room tw story brick residence on the car line in north Decatur; has electric lights, city and cistern water, stable, etc,, and one of the best gardens in the city; $2,800.00. 663 —Is a nine room story and a half residence on south sth street, in a good location; is an alley lot. with good sewerage, city and cistern water, plenty of fruit, maple shade, etc.; $2,875.00. 638 —Is one of the best locations os Adams and 3rd streets. A story and a half roomy house, city and cistern water, electric lights, plenty of fruit and shade trees; room on this lot for another residence. S3,W": is about a square and a halt froa the court house. 668~1s a nine room two story frame residence with extensive porches, cement cellar, furnished bath. etc. etc., is on the brick street, within one square of the court house; large three story stable, good sewerage, nice shade trees, and a convenient, comfortable up town residence for $5.005. Would trade for other smaller property or for a farm at the right figures.