Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 101, Decatur, Adams County, 27 April 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier It cents Per year by carrier $5.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail ~....52.50 Single ceoes 2 cents ®hrertlsing rates mad e known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana as second class mail matter. <l. H. HELLER, Manager. Talk up the right-of-way election May 14, and get ready to stamp the emblem of progress. , Hon, Thomas R. Marshall, Democratic candidate for governor, will be home in a few days, from an absence of a month in Arizona, and from that time until the November election. Mr. Marshall will be in the harness, helping to make possible a Democratic victory in Indiana. Decatur has not an empty house and the daily clamor for a place to live is becoming serious. While there are fifty houses in the city either under construction or being remodeled, yet the additions will fail in supplying the demand. While all this is going on Bluffton is really a dead one. A “leading financier" testified at a grand jury investigation that the Metropolitan Street Railway of New Aork (now “busted") contributed $500,000 to the Republican campaign fund when Bryan was a candidate. A single corporation did this, but it was only a part of the millions used in 1896 and 1900 to “beat Bryan." If President Roosevelt had been really in earnest about the passage of reform legislation by the present congress he should have been able to induce enough Republican congressmen to vote with the Democrats to put the reform bills trrough. The Democrats stood ready to do their part, but Mr. Roosevelt flunked. Surely he is, as he has said, “a Republican before he is a reformer.” The date of the Fort Wayne and Springfield Railway subsidy election is May 14. An organized effort is necessary that every vote possible is recorded for this improvement. The extension of the road is necessary, and will increase realty values, make business better and increase the taxable values in the township. It will cost $150,000 to build this extension and equip it ready for service. This means less taxes for every property owner in the city, and. every landowner in the township. Let’s push along this public enterprise, by giving it a rousing majority. In 1896 the Atlas Engine Works at Indianapolis was a solvent and prosperous concern, with an unblemished business reputation. Hugh H. Hanna, who was then, as now, the head of the company, was one of the most bitter

BOSSE’S OPERA HOUSE THREE NIGHTS COMMENCING Thursday, April 30 The Empire Dramatic Co. The associate players from New York City, who play annually 15 weeks in summer stock at the Oliver Theatre, South Bend, Ind., presenting here four of Their Greatest Plays, Magnificently Costumed and Stageo. AT SUMMER PRICES 10, 20 and 30 Cts. Ladies tickets on opening night. Seat sale opens Tuesday Morning at the usual place.

opponents of the election of Bryan. . He talked about the "national honor," ’ “sound money" and the "prosperity” that could only come through the Republican party. And now, after eleven years of Republican rule, the great ' Atlas company and Mr. Hanna are not ' only struggling for their financial lives, I ( but one officer and two employes of the company have been indicted for alleged bribery in the sale of boilers to the Marion county commissioners. The matter of a candidate for joint senator to oppose S. B. Fleming is another matter that is giving local republican leaders no end of uneasiness. Many names have been suggested—the list including Ralph Yarnelle. Allen Hartzell, Harry G. Hogan, John W, Sale, Phil A. Burs-] ley and W. N. Ballou. The difficulty however, lies in the fact that no body is yet found who has appeared at all anxious to make the race, but most of the republican ticket makers believe that Mr. Hogan will be the final selection. The convention will not be held until late, probably in midsummer. —Fort Wayne Sentinel. A SPEED AUCTION Fast Driving and Record Horses to Be Sold Here Next Month AT SALES STABLES Beery and Boch Have Planned the Greatest Sale Ever Held in this Vicinity The Decatur Horse Sale company have planned to hold two sales on the seventh and eighth of next month the first to be a speed sale and the second their regular one. One hundred horses, consisting of trotters, pacers, coach, carriage, hearse teams, family driving horses, road horses, with and without records, among which are Diamond D,2:17(4 and a car load of saddle and harness horses from the best breeding farms in Kentucky. Among the fine bred horses that is consigned to this sale is a cream color saddle horse with snow white mane and tail which goes all gaits and steps a three minute gait to a buggy. The speed sale will no doubt be the object of enthuiasm on the seventh day of May as the consignment consists of the very best animals on the market. It is the first of its kind ever held in this vicinity aud prominent buyers are already planning to attend. On May the eighth one hundred and fifty draft and general pur--1 pose horses will be disposed of and it is safe to say that the proprietors of the sale stables will have an extra good consignment. The Misses Marie Patterson, Rose Dunathan, Midge Smith, Kate Henneford, Vera Ehinger and Fannie Hite will leave on the 5:30 car for Fort Wayne, where they will witness the play at the Majestic. '

GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lord, of Monmouth, Planned Delightful Event LAST SATURDAY They Have Been Married Fifty Years and Lived Happy Life X Fifty years ago on the 25th day of April, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lord, of Monmouth, were wedded, having lived a happy life ever since and they celebrated yieir golden weddinig anniversary by having a number of those who were at their wedding, all their children and innumerable friends and relatives to partake of their hospitality at their home last Saturday. A feast of good things was spread before those who were invited to which every one did justice. Mr. and Mrs. Lord were the recipients of many handsome presents and several gold pieces, all of which they appreciate very highly. Those who attended their wedding and their golden wedding anniversary too, were Messrs. Lyman Hart, Geo. Dutcher, Rube Baxter, Wm. Lord. Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn, Mesdames L. N. Grandstaff, and Albright Christen, and Mr. Robert Blackburn. Those who attended the golden wedding anniversary and not the wedding were: Mr. L. M. Grandstaff. Mrs. Geo. Dutcher, Mrs. Robert Blackburn. Mrs. Page Blackburn and sons Paul and Earl, Mrs. Dick Burrell and daughter and Mrs. S. S. Magley. And besides those named above were Mr. and Mrs. Lord's children and their families as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kemp, Godfrey Kurt and family, Enos Lord and family, Reuben Lord and family, Mrs. John Wolford and Charles Lord. All present had a fine time and each departed for their respective homes, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Lord many more years of happiness. A RALLY PROGRAM (Continued from nage 1.) business and drill practice for the degree staff. On Thursday night the Knights of Pythias will have their regular meeting. All members are requested to be present and especially all the members of the first, second and third degree teams for special practice. Several candidates will initiated soon. The Queen Esther band of the M. E. church will hold a meeting at the home of Miss Frances Merryman next Saturday at which time Miss Lucile Hale will have the principal paper on Mormonism. The Euterpean club will be entertained on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. John Tyndall on Monroe street. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Vance entertained Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Miller, of Bjluffton, Ind., land Mrs. Frank Bell, of Cleveland, Ohio, at 6 o'clock dinner Sunday evening. The order of Modern Woodmen will meet Wednesday evening and a good attendance is desired as there will be business of importance to be transacted. A very pleasant family reunion occurred yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Suttles of Fifth street. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Suttles, of Albion. Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Suttles and son Walter, of Huntington, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. E. Suttles, and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Walters and son Kenyon, of this city. A most appetizing twelve o’clock dinner was a pleasant feature of the day, and all voted the hostess an adept in the culinary art. The day will be pleasantly emembered by the favored guests. The Columbian club of the Knights of Columbus will give a progressive pinochle party at their hall this evening. The ladies of the Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will hold a meeting in the Presbyterian church parlors Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. It Is earnestly requested that the ladies will all be present. Mrs. Jacob Atz will entertain the Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid society at her home next Thursday afternoon. Let every one attend.

BOSSE OPERA HOUSE. Commencing Thursday, April 30, Empire Dramatic Co. The big Empire Dramatic Co. will present at the Bosse Opera House commencing Thursday, April 30, continuing three nights and Saturday matinee, their four big plays: Thursday "The Lion and the Lamb;” Friday, “The Best Man Wins;” Saturday mat inee, “The Black Eagle;’’ Saturdaynight, “The Day of Judgment.” This company is composed of the very betst talent in the profession, and guarantee to give you a first class performance. Their plays are all new and up to date and have never been seen in this city before. You will not be disappointed if you come to the opera house Thursday night. Bring your wife or sweetheart, it will only cost you 30 cents for both for the best seats in the house. RESULTED IN DEATH Attack of Lung Fever Proved Fatal to Peter Meshberger of French Tp, WAS WELL KNOWN The News Caused Sorrow to Many—Was Well to Do and Popular Peter Meshberger, of French township, and one of the best known men of that section of Adams county, died Sunday evening after a short illness with lung fever. The news caused sadness all over the county for his acquaintance extended to every township. His home was located about a mile north of Linn Grove and he had resided in that section during his lifetime, he having been born and reared there. He was about fifty years old and leaves a wife, several children, brothers, sisters and other relatives and friends to mourn. He was a brother-in-law of Jonas Neuenschwander, of Berne, and one of the well-to-do citizens of his locality. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning and several from this citywill likely attend. MAKES STATEMENT (Continued from page 1.) would peal forth even in the dead hour of night and it took from me my sleep. I later moved to the country and joined the Washington church and again took upon myself the duties of a Christian life only to meet with the same fate as before, but I reasoned with myself and tried to cast the thought aside, knowing full well that if I didn’t get rid of it some way it would cause my mind to become distracted. We returned to Decatur to live, and I sought employment at the Krick and Tyndall tile mill, where I worked until lodged in jail. During the iast few months my life has been a struggle between life and death and 1 was determined that Satan should not win. On toe morning of the eleventh day of March the battle was won. When my mind became free from the impression it was in such a condition as to launch out into imaginary fields, where it had no business to be and enough people know wiiat I underwent. It was beyond by pow-er to avoid it aud also to arouse the suspicoin of the people as to the safety of leaving me with my family and there is no doubt in my mind but what they did w-hat seemed best for all concerned. Two stalwart men were sent to my home and they expected to have a great job on their hands of handling a raving maniac and landing him in jail, when to their great amazement it would have been a small job for a mere boy. My imagination became much w-orse after coming here, and I have said and done many things I am now sorry for. Now I wish to say I am sorry for the way I have acted, and for what I have done while in the sheriff's care and wish to apologize to him and family for all the offenses I have committeed. Now to my friends will say that if there yet remains any doubt in their miwds as to my soundness of mind, I will try and disperse it by this suggestion and close. I do not think that God is not able to keep the mind of a soul in good sound condition that is all given up to his will. Yours, F. L. WATKINS. |

A SAD SAD STORY Toledo Shamrocks Took the Locals Into Camp to Tune of 11 to 1 BUNCHED HITS Coupled With Several Costly Errors, Gave the Visitors Big Lead

The base ball season was auspicuosly opened in this city yesterday when the Toledo Shamrocks and the citybase ball cluh engaged in a nine inning battle for honors. Promptly at two-thirty the game was called with the locals in the-field. Things went smoothly for two innings, but when the Toledo chaps figured out the delivery of our friend Woods from Watt, Ohio, who decorated the center mound for Decatur, enough balls could not be secured to keep the game in motion, and in fact it jej-ded like the fourth of July celebration, so rapid was the timber placed against the sphere. The balloon made its start in the third inning and with it went some of the Decatur players, never to come down until the victory was lost. However in consideration of the fact that it was the first game of the season and that Decatur had not her regular lineup, an allowance was in order. Soxy Johns.touted as a fast outfielder, was given a tryout yesterday and he did fairly well. Pitcher Woods retired from the box in the seventh after the game was lost and Frank Peterson succeeded him and not a score was secured thereafter. The final results were 11 to 1 in Toledo’s favor. Next Sunday the Dayton White Sox play here. o ACKER CEMENT WORKS Located on north Second street, opposite Heckman Flouring Mills, manufactures the Ideal Cement Block, the Simpson Porch column; have on hand a large supply of blocks of last year's manufacture at 8, 10 and 12 cents; also gravel, mason sand, lake sand and cement for sale; cement work in all designs. If you need anything in this line and want to save some money, call on me and get prices before buying elsewhere. All orders filled promptly. 102-12 t SAMUEL ACKER. Mgr. a® I' ' LOW CUT FOOTWEAR We invite attention to our choice and unusually handsome lines of Women’s Low Cut Footwear. The newest creations of the World’s best Shoemakers arc here. Oxfords, Colonials, Pumps and Slippers in many exclusive designs. A display well worth any Woman’s time coming to see. Prices reasonable in every instance. Winnes Shoe Store ICE, ICE Do you use it? If so leave your order with the City Ice Line And secure artificial ice for your coolers this season, H. L. Confer PHONE 92

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