Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 82, Decatur, Adams County, 4 April 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening Except Sun **y. by lew g. ellimgham. Subscription Rate*: P®* week, by carrier....... ,1> accts Pee year by earner ..85.00 Pet atuniu. by mail ~.® «e=u Per year, by mail |j_sC StNfle ewpiee 3 cents Advertising rates *ad< ksewn on appfiaatloa ■averrd at the postoSee at Deeatar. Iwdlaaa aa second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER. Manager. THE BEST PLANK The plank in the two political platforms that causes the greatest amount of talk is the temperance plank, showing that the people of the state are alive to the great question of saloon j 1 or no saloon in the state of Indiana. At first glance most people declare the republican platform the greatest step forward on this question, because it stands for the county as a unit, instead of the township or ward as the democratic platform proclaims. While the county remonstrance would likely suit the temperance cause best in Wells county, still the motive of the temperance people should be for the good of the whole people of the state. Suppose in Allen county an election should be held and the county should carry for the “wets.” Why wouldn’t the whole county be saddled with the same dose. It is argued that outside townships still have the remonstrance as we now have. So they have, but not for two years after the election if held. If the county takes a vote, which ever way that vote goes will necessarily stand for two years, as does the present remonstrance law. Under the democratic platform the question will be decided by each township or ward, and either plan can be accepted by the temperance element, as the case may best work out in their ward or township. The democrats took the initiative in the temperance movement and, it would seem,

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took the best plan for bringing about the very reform that seems to be required at this time. —Bluffton Banner. THAT’S THE TRUTH But the party in convention saw St, at the conclusion of this canvass, to nominate James E. Watson, a man who has been effective as a campaigner, who has borne conspicuous part in numerous campaigns, both state and national, and who has won prominence as the friend and lieutenant of Speaker Cannon at Washington. It is characteristic of such a contest as that which has just closed that there should be much hurrah and enthusiasm, but. with the nomination made, sober thought must and will come into play, and the party must take stock of its assets available for the campaign. It is agreed by all that the Democrats have put into the field the strongest ticket, taken all in all. that their party has ever presented for the consideration of the voters. Mr. Watson, as an orator of recognized ability, will have to meet on the stump Mr. Marshall, the Democratic nominee, who is reputed to be at least his equal in this respect. Both candidates will stand on platforms which' are in the main excellent, so that the contest is likely to narrow down to the personal merits and character of the respective nominees. Each of the candidates has popularity with the rank and file of the voters of his party, but the decision of the issue will not rest there. The independent voter will determine the contest. —Indianapolis News. Again we congratulate Congressman Adair. He seems to be distinctly new to the customs and habits of political life in congress, but he is right. He is up to date. He scents the inner feelings of present day political and pirty men. and on every measure in which he is required to vote, he casts that vote in accordance with a Judg ment that is freed from party parlance. It is good to see a congressman with such freedom of thought, and better still the backbone to defy the Lash

of party leaders. Congressman Adair refused to filibuster just to put the Republicans in a hole. We Congratulate him. It was a dirty and a sort of a beer guzzling campaign that was practiced by some of the Republican candida.es for governor. It wag even asserted that from twenty-five to fifty thousand dollars aws spent for delegates votes and for political chicanery to get those votes. James Eli Watson was the biggest dog in the manger, and he won. On the heels of victory we next find him opening his campaign before the great Methodist conference at Anderson. Here is a sample of nerve on his part that is only equalled by the nerve of those church dignitaries in playing him as one of their star performers. It is said that before going to the Anderson convention ) “Uncle’’ Nate purchased 14 00 worth of fire works to have them ready to shoot off upon his triumphant return home. He must have known then that his STRONG BID would be accepted by Cromer. — Portland Sun. DEATH OF MRS. W. O. MEYERS Occurred Last Sunday After a Long Illness. Mrs. William O. Meyers, of- near Pleasant Mills, died last Sunday, aged sixty-two years, and the funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Willshire. Mrs. Meyers had been a sufferer from diopsy for years and death came as a relief. Her maiden name was Tyndall. and <he was first married to William ‘Huston in 1850. who ten years later was drowned in the St. Marys river at Feasel bridge. She was married to Mr. Meyers in 1876. She is survived by the husband, three sons, two daughters, three brothers and a sister. Mr. Meyers was in town today advertising a sale of hia personal property, after which he will leave for the north. He will be absent for some time. o FEATHER RENOVATING. We will renovate your duck and geese feathers for 6 cents per pound. We call for them and deliver. We also do upholstering. W. F. HELM. 80-6 t Cor. Third and Marshall St.

WILLSHIRE ITEMS The New Bank Is Reliable Institution and Also Burglar Proof DOING GOOD BUSINESS. The Town Council Passes Ordinance Regulating Pool, Billiards and Bowling The new Citizens' and Farmers’ bank that has existed at Willshire for five months is a most reliable instiration. It is also modern in its construction as well as absolutely burglar proof. The vault is lined with steel and rests upon solid concrete, which is six feet in thickness. The double doors and vestibule in the vault weigh 17XW0 pounds and a triple time lock controls the opening of the doors. The building in which the bank is located was recently built and a counsel and directors rooms have been well provided. The management of the bank also own an adjoining room wherein an up to date shoe store is . conducted by August Brown and above 1 the two buildings is a modem opera 1 house. The capital stock of the new 1 bank is 130.000 and their balance sheet 1 shows 192 000. With A M. Foreman < as president and S. E. Hurless as cash- 1 ier the interests of the institution will '< be well taken care of. < 1 Alex Beal], the banker, is lying at ; his home in a serious condition. After returning from the west, where he I had gone for his health. Mr. Beall has gradually declined. The afflicted man is well known in this city. Quite a sensation was created in 1 Willshire last Monday when the town council called a special meeting for 1 the purpose of passing an ordinance limiting the time for bowling alleys, billiard tables and pool tables to be in operation. The council decided that none of the aforesaid places of business could open earlier than six o’clock a. m. and they must close at 1 10 p. m. Their action in this matter

has caused much comment among the citizens. Another move of the town council is the passing of a resolution to the effect that no children under the age of sixteen are permitted on the streets after eight o’clock. A GOOD RECORD Petit Jury Concluded Seven Weeks’ Service this Morning ( NOT A DISAGREEMENT During the Entire Term— Three Members Served in Each Case Tried The February petit jury were discharged by Judge Merryman this morning with, the thanks of the court after seven weeks of faithful service. In various ways the record of this jury has been a wonderful one. They have served more days than any for years. Three of them, Joseph Bears. Job L. Yaney and Alfred Kelley have served in every jury case during the term. Ed Bailey has served in all but one and Benjamin Pillars in all .but two. The first three have thirtyone days pay coming and mileage, about |64. The smallest number of days served by any one juror was eighteen days. E. J. Bailey acted as foreman for every jury on which he served. The other members of the regular panel were Ernst Eikoff. Asa Engle, Andrew Idlewine- J. PYHilyard. Andy Krummacher. Samuel Helm. Samuel Shell. The jury was one of the fairest which has been used here. During the entire term there has not been a disagreement, though they have engaged in several all night sessions. Judge Merryman has ordered the jury commissioners to meet next week and draw petit and grand jurors for the April term. ■ 0 W. P. McCish, of Payne, Ohio, was in the city visiting his sister, Mrs Gert Reynolds, who returned home with him to visit. z

Decatur, Indiana, APRIL 3,1908 ~~ On the above date we will hold our next regular sale. We have the largest consignment of horses we have ever had. Among them are brood mares and colts. If you are in need of a horse, come i n and us. We have the largest and best consignment in northern Indiana to ni u from. If you have a horse to sell, bring him to this sale. Nowhere j n this section can you have the opportunity to place your horse before such a company of buyers from the large eastern markets. Con>nii sg i on n> e - — whether sold at private sale or auction. Decatur Horse Sale Co

THE czggfM RYS T A L OPEN TONIGHT MOTION PICTURES. First film “A Britton's Promise.” Second film—Monte Cristo.” ILLUSTRATED SONG. “For the Blue Juniata I am Longing.” SCHMUCK & MILLER » —1— j J' ■' ■ NOTICE OF CALLED MEETING. Os the policyholders of the French Tp. Fire Insurance Co. of Adams and Wells county to be held at the election school house of French Tp.. April the 18, 1908 at ten o'clock a. m. sharp for the election of one secretary to fill the unexpired time of Harry O.‘ Grove and such other business pertaining to the office of secretary of said company. 81-6 t G. W. Rupright, Pres. Democrat Want Ads. Pay. — PICTORIUM TONIGHT First reel—“A Curious Discovery.” Second reel—“ The Burglar and the Baby.” SONG. “Dear Alabama.” Two gold pieces to be given away. Bring in your numbers. J. B. STONEBURNER, Prop

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