Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 51, Decatur, Adams County, 28 February 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sun day, by LEW a ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier |£.oo 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. Here is a little tip to Uncle Nate to come quick, and bring along a few blue backed booklets and extra copies! of the Portland Sun. The Adams county Republicans have been kept busy for a few hours shaking the hand and basking under the bewitching smile of the Hon. A. H. Vestal, of Anderson, and a rather good looking thoroughbred in the G. O. P. congressional race. He is running at a swift pace-—he said so himself, and at this time is convinced of the fact that he is a sure winner of the nominating skirmish. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wittee, of Montpelier. are guests of friends and relatlvse in the city. Albert Brittson arrived today from West Baden, and will remain here for a short time with friends. Miss Mabel Waterman, of Waterloo, ■who for a fw days past has been the guest of her cousin. Mrs. Earl Peters, returned to her home today. Not conscious of the fact that the plumber had torn up the floor of the wash room in her home, Mrs. O. L. Vance started to enter same and fell a distance of three feet, sustaining painful injuries, it was indeed fortunate that she escaped as luckily as she did. District Attorney Jerome, of New York, is again furnishing headlines for the newspapers, but not for the reason that he is demanding the life of a murderer. Sensational charges have been filed against the famous attorney wherein it is alleged that he has left guilty people, who were rich, escape the strong arm of the law. His displacement from office is the demand of the people.

Some day W hen you think you’d like to enjoy the experience of feeling at home in some business than your own, come in and just look at our goods. Never mind about buying anything; we’ll leave that to you. We would like to sell you some furniture, of course, but for this once that part of it isn't worrying us. We can sell furniture any day easy enough; no trouble at all, with such goods and prices; the main thing is, can you feel at home? Do you get satisfaction out of your old furniture? There is no attractive, correct style that we do not handle, and you may be as critical as you please. So let’s talk it over. Gay & Zwick Funeral Directors. ’Phone 61

Why don’t you smoke the “Perscription Cigar?” That’s a fair question. Why don't you? Yes, sir! We repeat It—Why don't you? Others smoke them and like them. Because they are just a little better than any other 5c cigar on the market. Make us prove it. The Holthouse Drug Co F M.SCHIRMEYER is prepared to make LOANS PROMPTLY on Farm Mortgages at PER CENT INTEREST

COURT HOUSE NEWS Barthel vs. Keller $5,000 Damage Case Began this Morning A JURY EMPANELED May Conclude Tomorrow— A New Partition Suit Was Filed Hooper & Lenhart filed a new case entitled Phillip J. Eady vs. Ruth and Thomas E. Fisher et al, suit for partition of real estate. The case of Frank Barthel vs. Henry E. Keller, to collect $5,000 damages, began in circuit court this morning. Barthel claims to have assisted materially in the invention of the now famous Keller incubator, with an understanding that he was to own a half interest in the patent of same, in fact he says he did practically’ all the work on the first machine. Keller denies these statements. Ke secured the patent in his own name and refused to allow Barthel any interest therein, and the suit now on trial was begun. Attorneys D. E. Smith and C. L. Walters are appearing for the plaintiff and Peterson & Moran and D. D, Heller & Son for the defendant. The jury was empaneled as follows: Benj. Pillars, Joseph Bears, Ed Bailey. J. P. Hilyard, Alfred Kelley. Samuel Shell, Eli Reisen, Andrew Idlewine, Job L. Yaney, Samuel Helm, Dan Bieberick, John Sprague. The hearing of evidence began at ten o’clock and the case will probably be concluded tomorrow some time. C. C. Sheets, adinr. of Noah S. Sheets estate filed his final report which was approved and the administrator discharged. 0 SEAT SALE. Reserved seat sale for the big “Under Southern Skies Co.” will open Saturday morning at 8 o'clock at the Holthouse Drug Co. This is undoubtedly the biggest attraction ever in this city, and I solicit your patronage. J. W. BOSSE.

We Repair anything that is repairable, and can sell you any electrical fixture or appliance and do any kind of Electrical work. When you want it done see W. G. SPENCER 214 Monroe St. ’Phone 474 PICTORIUM Fortune. Competition of Funny Faces. Song—“ Where the Oregon Rolls.” |2.50 in gold will be given away by Proprietor Stonebumer every Monday evening to the person holding the lucky number. Find the missing word in this ad and get 5 tickets. JNO. STONEBURNER, Prep.

THE BIG SHOW TONIGHT. “Uncle Rube” —Listen for the City Band. » Tonight at the opera house “Uncle Rube” the Modern Woodman benefit show by local talent. This is a musical rural comedy with a chorus in four acts. Synopsis: Act I —The Old Homestead. Act II —The Squires Office. Act III —Parlor in the Rodney Home. Act IV —Same as Act 11. The musical program is as follows: 1. Opening chorus “Hiram Groten Good Bye”. Mr. Johnson and Milk Maids. 2. ‘Tf I Should” (interpolated).... Miss Murray and Mr. Erwin 3. “Keep on Smiling” Miss Murray and Ensemble 4. “Make Believe” Mr. Carroll and chorus 5. “My Honey Bee” Mr. Carroll and “Honey Bees” 6. “I am Afraid to Come Home in the Dark"... .Mr. Johnson and the Women in Black. 7. “I read it in a Book" Mr. Helm (Pelie) 8. “Could You Love a Girl Like Me” Miss Tervee’9. Finale Company and chorus Seat sale on at usual place, admission 25 cents to any part of the house. Children under 12 years will be admitted for 10 cents. Watch for band concert at 7:30 p. m. The fires were started in the opera house at seven o’clock this morning and it will be warm and comfortable and you will surely enjoy seeing “Uncle Rube" and that great laugh producer “Bubb Green.” It’s tonight only. FOR HIGH OFFICE (Continued from page 1.) School Commissioner—J. H. Snyder, deputy in the department of F. B. Pearson, of Columbus. The nomination of Ellis for lieutenant governor, it is said, is with the idea of his succession to the office of governor, to be made possible by election to the United States senate next year of Governor Harris to succeed Joseph Benson Foraker. o- ■ ■ ■ HAWKS’ BURDOCK Creates apetite, purifies the blood, cures rheumatism, kidney, bladder and stomach troubles. Large one dollar size bottles for 35 cents. For sale by Holthouse Drug Co. eodMaylß

■ MISSING WORD CONTEST

A Small Boy can ask questions that will make a wise man feel foolish. But Here’s a Question that the wayfaring man though a fool need not err in answering; What store beats all stores in making Bargains in high grade goods at low grade prices? Here’s An Answer WINNES SHOE STORE The Shoers

O OK W W Whi,e the Stock / A Fresh \A)jXWA'/ V A Our spring stock of Buggies A \y and Carriages is in and on our display floors. We never had such a large assortment for you to select from. New styles and finishes. Prices were never better than right now. No trouble to show you our stock. We have the harness to fit your horse SCHAPER'S Up-to-date Hardware Store

TTI Z-» Let GALLOGLY & LOWER write insurance policy.

BOOST EXTENSION Richmond Papers Urge Continuance of Fort Wayne Springfield Line MEETINGS CALLED To Devise—Portland Business Men Will Meet this Evening Charles W. McLaughlin on Wednesday received a letter from E. H. Haas, secretary of the Richmond commercial club relative to the movement started by that organization to secure the extension from Decatur. to Richmond, through this city, of the Fort Wayne & Springfield traction line. At a recent meeting of Richmond commercial club with representatives of the traction line? it was decided to take up the matter with the cities along the line, asking each to appoint a committee of five representative business men, to meet with the officers of the road, and the Richmond club at a time later, to discuss means by which the extension might be secured. The letter from Secretary Haas states that committees have been appointed at Richmond. Chester, Fountain City, Winchester and Lynn, and concludes with a request that the business men and others interested in Portland, be called together and asked to send a committee of five to a meeting which will be held in Richmond, some time the early part of next week, the exact date to be announced later. In addition to this request, a meeting has been called of the business men and others of the city interested in getting the line for this city, at the office of C. W. McLaughlin, over the Stevens drug store, for Friday evening, at 7:30 o'clock.—Portland Commercial-Review. o HAD LOST HOPE. L. G. Botkin, Paris, Ky., says: “1 had no hopes of saving my hogs, as some of them could not eat. I drenched them with Bourbon Hog Cholera Remedy and did not lose a hog.” Sold by HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

CONDITIONS OF CONTEST: In several of the advertisements on this page there has been a word left out purposely. Read each ad carefully and see if you can find the missing words. To the first person who finds those and brings or sends them to the Democrat office we will give one dollar in cash. Write on one side of the paper, giving the word and the name of the firm from which the word was missing. Write your name and address plainly on the paper. Seel in a plain envelop and bring or mail it to Miss Pearl Burdg the Missing Word Hdltor Democrat. Don’t telephone. No answer will be received before 7:30 o’clock a. m. on day following the publication of these advertisements. No winner today—ss.oo tomorrow.

Two Days Only PRICES CUT IN TWO. On March 4 and 5 we will sell you a pair of fully warranted shears, any size for 25 CENTS Remember, these two days only. See samples In display window. Laman & Lee

“UNDER SOUTHERN SKIES.” “Unde- Southern Skies” the most successful play of the present day whose scene is located in the south, occupies a place by itself in southern drama. For a long period we have had southern plays founded upon one of two subjects. The civil war or the moonshiner. Lottie Blair Parker the author of “Under Southern Skies has chosen a different theme and it was evidently a welcome change to theatergoers for they have patronized the play so liberally that it is now playing its seventh season, and everywhere to crowded houses. Mrs. Parker’s theme in “Under Southern Skies” is a love story and of suffering. It moves the spectator to sympathy and tears. But the setting of the story; the manner in which it i? told is what constitutes the delighful charm of the play and takes people to see it over and over again. “Under Southern Skies”, notwithstanding the tenseness and pathos of its theme is as full of entertainment and laughter as many plays whose only aim is to amuse. So deftly are the laughs mingled with the tears that an effect of pure nature is produced which is as fascinating as it is unusual in plays. A more than usually large cast is necessary to portray the characters in “Under Southern Skies" and each of the twenty-three people in the drama is especially adapted to his or her part. One of the most attractive features of the production is the Hallowe'en celebration and pumpkin dance, which has never been seen in any other play. Manager Bosse who is ever alert to secure the best attractions for our city will present “Under Southern Skies” at the Bosse opera house on Monday. March 2

mi BEK ■■ ■■■■■■ ■ ■ ■ THE MARKET I ■ REPORTS. E ■ I hiiiiiiiiiiiii Accurate prices paid- by Decatur merchants for various products. Corrected every day at 2 o’clock EAST BUFFALO, N. Y.. Feb. 28.— Market steady. Prime steers @55.75 Medium steers @ss 40 Stockers to best feeders.. @54.00 Receipts, hogs, 30 cars; market

RIVERSIDE LUMBER YARDS Are you ready to have us figure on that bill o f lumber that you expect to use this summer In making much needed repairs’ If we can at this time save you money, if you wlll Jf y<)u expect to build we would be glad to furnish you estimates free. See us at once. Kirsch, Scllemeyer & Decatur, Ind

The Best Insurance Is that placed in a company who settle losses promptly. Ours do and we have proven it for many years past. Let us write your policy. Graham & Scott _ We certainly ap ptK: ~7 your patronage Our Motto is —“The Best Goods for the Least Money” FURNITURE ani UNDERTAKING Meyer Presdorf4Moses Day Phone go. Night Phone 525, 69.

steady. Mediums and heavies .... YorkerS @54.50 Pigs SHEEP. Best spring lambs wether sheep ©’•’ Cull* slipped CHICAGO MARKETS. July wheat _ May wheat 91 July com 59,6 May com 61 July oats * May oats 0 “ PITTSBURG MARKETS. Feb. 28.—Hog supply. 15 cars; marget steady. Heavies @54.65 | Mediums 6 $4.80 Yorkers @54.80 Light @>54.75 Pigs @54.50 TOLEDO MARKETS. Cash wheat 101% May wheat 101% Cash corn '• 02 May com 01% Cash oats 53 May oats 54% PRODUCE. By Decatur Produce Co. Butter 20c Eggs 18c

************* *************** * : A High Class Farm : * " • I* FOR SALE : * — * * * J 100 ACRES OF GOOD WALNUT LAND 100 < ♦ * * Black sandy soil, with new farm buildings * modern in every way, well fenced, in gccd * I * locality of Adams county. Thi s a model * * stock farm and a bargain for any one who * wants a farm of this kind. Enquire at this ♦ * office. * * * * * *♦♦*♦♦♦♦**♦♦♦**♦♦♦*♦♦**♦*

B, F 1 • A. Ask for Anything You Want assortment of a “ unusually complete yard. Our stock is bright fresh rt J* ? ÜB<l & flrßt claSB ,ulnbflr a little lower, perhans than . ’ ’ wel! kept and our P rices sre ly good. ’ ou can elsewhere for material equalWe sell all kind's of hard and ». always give you bottom prices 0081 °* the beßt gr3des and CM J “ St fence poet.. TELEPHONE 253 R LUMje » COMPANY — 203 .. DECATUR, INDIANA

Groceries Taste Better When you know they are always clean and fresh and you SUred ° f that when you from us. Try it . , phone PR EOV. MILLS Grocer Phone 88. J GST~RECEivED~' Thw ,ron “ “» factor,. N " -«. .... MKt , '»« «■! .ear " «•«> boot,” ** l0 "‘ “ 1 H. Voglewede & Son Conrt

Fowls Chicks Ducks i Geese Tnrkeys, young Turkeys, toms ” Turkeys, hens ..» HIDES. ” By B. Kalver and Son. Calf hides j Beef hides e Tallow Mnk Coan ioc@ij SkUnk DECATUR GRAIN MARKET Niblick and Company Esgs ’ Ije Butter • Yellow ear corn , Mixed ear corn .... M White oats Wheat Rye .1 ” Barley Timothy seed } Prime red clover .. ; AisYk «' si. — o PRICES ON COAL. By Girt Reynolds. Furnace coal Chestnut coat ... i al Hocking Valley Brazil block West Virginia splint Massillon lump *„ Wash nut

SAY Are you going to build this year? II so. It would pax you to look over our cement blocks, which are at present being extensively used fill over the country in the building line, and ar e proving to be the real article. Make inquiries of the Decatur Cement Roof and Block Company. ■——— —- Look! Here! Look! for the missing word. White looking for the missing word, <hy hot look for an auctioneer that has graduated from all branches °f auctioneering and will do your w ork successfully or no payNoahFrauhigtf Preble, Indiana