Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 96, Decatur, Adams County, 21 April 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Pubti&hed Every Evening, Except Sun- i day. by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents; Per year, by carrier |5.00 i Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail 12.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates mad e known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. IT WAS A CLEVER GAME That was a clever game that candidate Fairbanks played on candidate Taft! Mr. Taft made his bid for the ; tariff reform vote in his party; he i prepared a platform for Ohio in which i he advocated a special session, to be J convened immediately after inagura- ' tion, to revise the tariff. And then ; he sat down and chuckled to himself '■ over the trick. But Brother Fairbanks ■ was not asleep. He heard the chuckle ' and winked a sly wink to himself in the glass. "He platforms best who 1 platforms last,” mused the vice pres- i idem and then he took his pen in hand and prepared his bid. He raised the secretary about four months, so . to speak. "Why should business be ’ kept in suspense for a third C* a*. year?" queries the gentleman from | Indiana. And so he insists upon an • extra session early in November! ; This is not only sooner but the revis- 1 ion is sure to be by a republican con-i gress, while the next congress will ( probably be democratic. This is a ■ coup worthy of a general. The protectionists would rather have revision —if revision must come—by republicans and the republican tariff reformers want it as soon as possible. Who will deny that Mr. Fairbanks has won a victory over Secretary Taft? But what will Senator Knox do? And what kind of a platform will Governor Hughes write? All' this is very interesting, but why not submit sealed bids? The fellow who speaks first is at a disadvantage and Mr. Fairbanks has made good use of the advantage. Now for Knox and Hughes. Bid up. gentlemen, next! —Commoner. Now comes the Marion News-Trib-' une with its lightning calculator, and figured it out to a gnat's heel, that the elite of Marion consumed ten thousand dozen eggs on Easter day. To add to the brutality, the eggs cost fifteen ' cents a dozen. The gluttons. Joy is reigning supreme throughout the Eighth district today. Congressman Adair listens and gives assent to the call of the people. He will be a candidate for rfc-eleetion. At Portland it is said that Uncle Nate is already shivering with despair. He is no doubt no win conference with his maker —political maker —and that several injections of ginger has already been administered. It is a pretty good plan to be just a bit shy about investing in any manner of mine, oil- or land scheme that gives roseate promises of untold earnings. It might be a good plan to keep in mind the fact that any legitimate business venture that will yield a big return for money invested need not go begging for capital. There are large holders of money all over the country that are looking for snaps.—Muncie Press. HICKORY WOOD FOR SALE—At the Whipstock factory. A. M. York, phone 502.

ICE, ICE Do you use it? If so leave your order with the City ke Line And secure artificial ice for your coolers this season, H. L. Confer PHONE 92

IT WAS A GAY TIME Dance Last Night by the Knights of Columbus Boys — COUNTRY PARTY Many Happy Events in Society to Record Today The K. of C. hall was the scene of much delight last evening when sixtyfive young couple gathered at the hall in response to invitations issued by the K. of C. boys, who possess the entertaining qualities which made them Jong Ago popular in the Social world. The Easter ball is an annual occun rence which is always well attended. Many invitations being sent to the various cities and towns surrounding Decatur. The grand march began at 8 o’clock led by Mr. Dorvin White and Miss Frances Bryson of this city. Waltzes and two-steps were the main dances of the evening and the light fantastic was tripped till the small hours of morning. Excellent music was furnished by the Med Milder orchestra and to say that all who | were fortunate in being present enjoyed themselves is putting it mildly. I The out of town guests were Messrs. ‘Tom Quinn. Othmar Heiny, Joe Swartz, Harry Lowery and Claud (Meehan, of Fort Wayne; Mr. Lewton, of Logansport; Ernst Sheeler, of North (Manchester; Dorvin White, of Portland; Louis Peffre. of Piqua, Ohio; Ed 'Geis, of Brookville; John Flanery, of (Kokomo, Ind.; Mr. Fancher, of Peru, jlnd.; and the Misses Kate Krauser, Esther Clark. Irene Laurer, Ludmila Laurer and Loretta Clever, of Fort Wayne. A happy party was that which gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Tubleson on last Saturday night to surprise their sen and daughter, Earnest and Lura Tumbleson, which they did in fine style. A three course luncheon was served. The guests were Messrs. Earl Bauman. Charles Bauman. George Meyers. Fred Meyers, Dallas Goldner. Fred Goldner, Artie Shady, Howe Kitson, Ray Houser. Thomas Johnston. Howe Baker, Louie Dilling, Oscar Dilling. Sylvester Turn, .bleson. Wren. Ohio; Misses Amelia .Goldner, iannita Henery, Bessie Henery, Cleo Henery, Lotlie Meyers, Bessie Bauman. Jesse Berry. Oral Kitson. The guests all parted at a late hour wishing them many more happy birthdays. The Helping Hand society of the German Reformed church will meet J with Mrs. John Spuhler Thursday as--1 ternoon of this week. The ladies are cordially invited to attend. Take .your needle work with you. The members of the Thimble club and their husbands will be entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Adams at a 12 o’clock dinner next Friday. The afternoon will then be spent in a social way. The Modern Woodmen of America (will have their regular meeting to- ' morrow evening. There will be initiation and important business for the lodge to act upon. The members are requested to be present at 7:30 prompt. ’ , The Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs. Arthur Fisher next. Friday afternoon. * Miss Anna Winnes and Mrs. George Kinzle left this morning for Indianapolis, where they will attend a session of the grand chapter of the Eastern Star. These ladies are delegates from the Decatur chapter. The closing meeting of the Shakes- ' ; peare club will be at the home of Mrs. j Paul Hooper on Thursday evening. There will be a program and a fewhours spent in the usual social way. New Chemical Discovered } That Will Not Burn Off a Red Hot Stove You can put it on the top of your cook stove and it will blacken those lids a dead black and they will stay black for months. r You don’t have to polish STOVINK; just paint it on. You can’t rub it off, nor will it bum off; one application lasts from one to two months. STOVINK is not explosive and will not in any way injure your stove. All dealers. 25c. DECATUR HARDWARE CO.

IT ALWAYS PAYS THE BEST. Trade With Your Local Home Dealer and Cut Out the Mail Order. > The Sears, Roebuck & Co., get their's in the United States supreme court recently- for an infringement of patents. The suit was brought by Empire Cream Separator and the Vermont Farm Machine Company, manufactures of a cream separator. The Sears, Roebuck & Co., infringed these patents and advertised and sold the separators all over the country. It, too, is but one sample of their methods of business, and brings to mind the fact that it pays the best to buy of your home dealers, whose responsibility is never in dispute. A FATAL ILLNESS Stanford Parker Stevens, of Union Township, Died this Morning WAS ILL LONG From Dropsy and Ulcers of the Stomach and Finally Was Relieved * After being a constant sufferer for more than eighteen months from dropsy and ulcers of the stomach, Stanford Parker Stevens, son of George and Elizabeth Stevens, of Union township, died this morning at eight o’clock. The deceased was born in Adams county, January 18, 1874, residing with his parents until 1899. when he was united in marriage to Miss Christina Beard. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Stevens took up their abode in Union township and to this happy union was bom three children, Jacob Philip, eight years; Elizabeth Mary, five years, and Goldie two years. JThe deceased engaged in carpenter work and just at the time that surrounding circumstances werp most favorable, he was overtaken by the dread ailments, which soon deprived him of the robust health he before enjoyed. It was but recently, however, that he was confined to bed and he has been faithful to the very end, stating when his last hours were at hand, that he was going home. During rhe year 1907 Mr. Stevens was baptized at the German Lutheran church and he has been a faithful worker in behalf of the Christian cause. Beside his devoted wife and children, a father, mother, four brothers, two sisters and a host of friends survive to mourn the loss of this most estimable man. He was a brother of Clayton Stevens, of this city. The funeral services will be held from the Union township church Thursday afternoon, the cortege Leaving the house at one p. nt. Interment to be made in Clark’s chapel cemetery. Rev. Burrows will officiate. The deceased was 34 years, 3 months and 3 days of age. o —— . ACKER CEMENT WORKS. Located on north Secund street, opposite Heckman Flouring Mills, manufactures the ideal cement block, porch column, etc. Have on hand large supply of blocks of last year’s manufacture. Cement work in all designs! Orders filled promptly. 90-12 t Samuel Acker, Manager. A 4r JL I LOW CUT FOOTWEAR We invite attention to our 1 choice and unusually handr some lines of Women’s Low s Cut Footwear. The newest r creations of the World’s best Shoemakers are here. Oxfords, Colonials, Pumps and t Slippers in many . exclusive 1 designs. A display well worth any Woman’s time i coming to see. Prices reasr onable in every instance. Winnes Shoe Store

{landed a thief r L ; Lawrence Winans Stole a Horse and Buggy at Monroeville 5 HERE ON FRIDAY Deserted the Stolen Property But Was Apprehended by Officers Lawrence Winans, whose mother lives at Fort Wayne, and who has relatives here and at Monroeville, is up against the strong arm of the law. He stole a horse and buggy of Elmer Spade, of Monroeville, on Thursnight of last week. He drove to this city and spent Friday in Decatur, and attended the horse sale. That night he drove to Wren, Ohio, and from there he traveled to Convoy, Ohio. At the latter place the stolen property w-as abandoned and Winans returned to Monroeville. The theft of the horse and buggy was put up to him, and when accusations became too warm he undertook to hike the country. Allen county officers soon landed him and he is now under their jurisdiction, and stands a pretty good show of getting the penalty that such a case merits. While in this city last Friday, the young man visited his grandmother, who lives here, and whose heart trill be heavy, when she learns of the downfall of one in whom she took so much pride. The young man is well connected and his training led in an opposite direction from that which he has seemin glytaken. Mr. Spade recovered the horse and buggy at Convoy, Ohio. -o SURES COUGHS AND COLDS. Hyomei Gives Relief in 10 Minutes— Cures Over Night. Everybody knows, or ought to know, that Hyomei is recognized among scientists as the specific for Catarrh, Asthma, Bronchitis and Hay Fever, but there are a great many people who do not know that Hyomei will cure a cough or a cold in less than 24 hours. But every one should know that the soothing, balmy and antiseptic air of

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* Hyomei when breathed over the raw and in flamed membrane of the nose and throat will instantly allay the inflammation and will effect a prompt 1 cure. Complete Hyomei outfit, including inhaler, costs only 11.00 at Holthouse Drug Co. Extra bottle, if afterwards needed, will cost but 50 cents. .Joseph M. Harbaugh, Heldredge, Neb., writes: “I have used your Hyomei in my family or two years or • more, and find it one of the best remedies we ever used for a cold or sore throat. We find that it gives quick relief in cas'es of catarrh.” THE GRAND JURY I They Return Twenty-Eight Indictments into Open Court A LARGE GRIST They Were in Session Eight Days and Make Good Report After a busy session lasting eight days, the grand jury reported to the judge of the Adams circuit court this afternoon. The report shows that they examined one hundred and sixteen witnesses and returned twentyeight indictments. It is understood that six of these indictments are for felonies and the other twenty-two for misdemeanors. This is the largest number of indictments returned in one session of the grand jury for years, and denotes vigilance upon the part of those who were selected to look into the vice and infractions of the law. They also visited the county jail and infirmary, and at both these public institutions they found discipline, cleanliness, order, all the necessary credentials of well governed public places. At the infirmary they were especially glowing in their report, and praised the management. They made no recommendations at either the jail ot infirmary. The report was short, but concise, and gave a good account of the time consumed by this body of men, selected as the law prescribes, to investigate and report upon conditions in which the public is interested.

MADE A REPORT » Library Board File Unusually Good Report for the Past Month MANY BORROWERS) And Many Books Are on the Shelves—A Great Institution The board of the Decatur public library have completed their monthly report, which shows a gradual increase in the borrower's list as well as interest which has been latten in the valuable books. During the past month 1,301 borrowers have secured and read books Lorn this enterprising institution, the average daily circulation was 70. The largest number of books borrowed in a single day was eightythree, while the lowest was forty-four. This is conclusive evidence of the fact that interest ,a becoming more intense each day and the library is proving more telaabie tc the cititzens each month. During the entire month but >5 00 in fines have been imposed upon borrowers, demonstrating that the patrons are prompt in the return of the borrowed books. Miss Moses is cleverly handling the interests of the library and her courteous treatment to the readers and all who visit there adds to the popularity of the public institution. The May magazines are arriving daily and they contain unusual good reading. School students find' it convenient to prepare themselves on different subjects at issue and in every way the library has proven all that has been claimed for it. ■ o NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. Taxes must be paid by May 4. Under the depository law, It will be impossible to lay away receipts, but instead the cash must be paid It is the law with a severe penalty attached if it is not enforced. All taxes not paid by May 4 are delinquent and the treasurer is compelled to collect delinquency. He must do it. Please govern yourself accordingly. J. F. LACHOT, , 58-ts County Treasurer, j Democrat Want Ads. Pav.

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