Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 102, Decatur, Adams County, 28 April 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINQHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier It cents Per year, by carrier s*.oo Per month, by mail 25 cents PMr year, by mail $2.50 i Single cottes 2 cents AStvertislng rates mad e known on application. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur, Indiana as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Speaker Cannon, assisted by Jim Watson and other standpatters, have headed off the proposed reduction of the tariff on white paper. When the Republican editors recall this fact during the campaign while they look over their paper bills they ought to become exceedingly-enthusiastic for Watson. The Fort Wayne and Springfield right-of-way subsidy election is May 14. Do a little missionary work in its behalf. The tax to be voted is but one dollar and a half on a thousand dollars valuation, a measly sum as compared to the benefits of an extended line. Think what it would mean to real estate values, to the convenience and comfort of the many people in the region through which the road passes, to the opportunities for business to every one. The amount of the subsidy is for the right-of-way only. Show your progress and begin now to talk extension. The sudden death of Due de Chaultaes, husband of the daughter of Theodore P. Shonts, is but another added moral to the folly of American heiresses, who wed the debauchees of Europe. In this case the bridegroom died from the effect of his so-called gay life, before married infelicity had arrived. Perhaps the girl is to be congratulated on her widow's grief instead of the wife’s regret that comes to most, when they leant the Inwardness of their husbands’ lives. This young “due” was barely thirty, but he had wasted a fortune of mil. iions in riotous living, and like others of his kind paid the death penalty.— South Bend Times. One of the most notable gatherings of the year will be held on the 15th day of May. at Washington, at which time all the governors of states in the union are expected to be there. The speakers on that occasion, besides the president himself, will be Grover ! Cleveland, William J. Bryan, James I J. Hill, Andrew Carnegie and John : Mitchell. No doubt there will be speeches from some of the governors, probably Johnson, of Minnesota, and our J. Frank Hanly. who is one of the best orators among all the governors in the United States. It will be a little hard on Bryan and Cleveland to have to listen to the remarks of each other. —Columbia City Post. OPEN UNTIL EIGHT O’CLOCK. The treasurer’s office will be open until eight o’clock every evening during this week, in order to accommodate those who cannot come during the day to pay their taxes. Under the law all taxes not paid by next Monday, are delinquent. J. F. LACHOT, Treasurer. 102-5 t o Democrat Want Ads. Pay.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS Jury in Conant Damage Case Returned Verdict for Defendant A DITCH PETITION Partition Suit Also Filed— A Marriage License— Other Items The case of Susie Conant vs. Louis J. Habegger, to collect $2,000 for injury to her reputation for honesty was completed about 11:15 this morning. The arguments began at nine o’clock. L. C. DeVoss opening for the plaintiff and C. J. Lutz followed, Mr. DeVoss closing. An hour to each side was allowed for arguments. The case was a hard fought battle throughout, being very important because there are several similar cases on the docket. At 1:30 o’clock this afternoon the jury returned the following verdict: “We, the jury, find for the defendant. F. W. Dibble, foreman.” C. L. Walters is attorneys for Nancy Sheets in a new case filed for the partition of real estate in which the de-, fendants are Christopher C. Sheets, Solomon Sheets, Samantha E. Shockley, Minnie H. Sheets, Nancy Sheets, guardian. Ruby V. Sheets, Noah Sheets. Thos, S. Perkins, guardian, Owen P., Pryor, S. and Hazel Gilbert. The summons was ordered returnable on May 11th. A marriage license was issued Jate Monday evening to L. Byron Boulton, aged thirty-four, an electrician at the Fort Wayne and Springfield power housi, and Emma J. Mann, aged twen- I ty-seven. a telephone operator. Both ’ are well known. David M. Teeter, guardian for Bessie and David Teeter, filed his report, which was approved and the cause left ■off the docket. Attorneys Peterson and Moran hav ■ filed a ditch petition at the county auditor’s office the petitioners being John Berning et al. The proposed drain is located in Blue Creek township and the matter will be taken care of by the county surveyor as provided by law’. The attorneys for Samuel Magley. the Decatur rural mail carrier, who on Saturday afternoon, was awarded a judgment of $1 by the jury in his suit for damages against Dr. Duemling, the Fort Wayne surgeon, stated this morning that a motion for a new trial was being prepared and would be filed within the coming few’ days.— Bluffton Banner. o STOCK SALE. The undersigned will offer at public auction at the farm of Oliver Sheets at Wren. Ohio, beginning at 12 o’clock on Saturday, May 2, a car load of the famous Tennessee Jersey 'cows. This car load of Jersey cows is just fresh from the blooded dow district of Tennessee, and .was selected with special reference to the requirements of the dairy needs of this section of country. Nearly all are fresh and have calves by their sides. Horses and mules —One gray mare in foal, 7 years old, will w’eigh 1,400 pounds; brown mare 4 years old, will weigh 1.400 pounds; .four head of good farm horses, sound and young; four pair of mules. Terms made known on day of sale. i SHEETS & CO, . ' L. Riker, Auctioneer. 102-4 t

I WAS SEEN AT HIS OLD HOME. The Bluffton Jail Breaker Located at Antwerp, Ohio. Howard Johnson, who. with James Clarke, escaped from the Wells county jail last Thursday night, was seen near his old home at Antwerp, 0., last Saturday evening, accompanied by a stranger, undoubtedly Clarke, and had I the local officers not answered in the I negative over the telephone when the ] Antwerp police inquired whether he ' was wanted here, the handsome heartI smasher would - now be in jail at the i Ohio town awaiting the procurement of requisition papers so that he might 'be brought back here. About 6 o’clock i Saturday evening Sheriff Lipkey was i called by the Antwerp authorities who i said that they had reason to believe j that Johnson was at the home of his half-brother, two miles from that place. The fugitive had been seen, they said, by a former friend, who had ■met him along the canal and to whom Johnson had confided his destination. I Johnson was in a rig with another man. unknown to the informant of the ■ police, and the outfit and the men appeared to have been driven long and hard. —Bluffton Banner. BE OPEN EVENINGS You Can Pay Your Taxes Any Evening During this Week THE MAY TERM Commissioners’ Court Will Be Busy this Time—A Bond Sale A County Treasurer L-.chot has again demonstrated that he knows a thing or two, and then some. His scheme for keeping the office open until eight o'clock in the evening, began last evening and for an hour or more’ the office was crowded and consid- | erable business done. There are many people who cannot conveniently find the time to pay their taxes in the daytime, and it was for their convenience that the new order was put into full force and effect. The office will be open every evening during this week. Monday is the last day to pay taxes without the penalty added. Treasurer Lachot cannot show’ any favorites muc|j as he may like, and those whose t<xes are unpaid on Monday night will have six per cent added. The May term of commissioners’ court will begin next Monday, and advance appearances indicate a busy session. Eight macadam road petitions w’ill be presented, besides a heavy docket of other business. The placing ’ of all Adams county macadam road bonds is creating action by many who live along the proposed roads. The bonds have been arranged to be sold at ninety-five, and this means that those tvho earnestly want these roads, must meet the deficiency. The farmers interested in the East Jefferson macadam road are doing the hustling act, and unless something unforseen occurs the bonds will be sold and the road built yet this summer. In addition to the extra work of the last day of paying taxes, Treasurer Lachot has a bond sale on tap. Bonds for the Elzey road in Root township, Blumberg of Preble township will be sold.

HAPPY WEDDING Miss Mann and Mr. Boulton United in the Holy Bonds OTHER SOCIETY NEWS I. O. O. F. Lodge Enjoyed Spendid Session —Card Party at Columbian The marriage of L. Byron Boulter and Miss Herman Mann will no doubt be a surprise to their many friends. The ceremony, which was very im- , pressive, was performed by Rev. C. i B. Wilcox, pastor of the M. E. church at the home, of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Mann, who reside at the corner of Seventh and Adams streets at 8 o'clock Monday evening, April 27, 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Boulter are two of the most popular and favorably known young people of the city of Decatur. Mr. Boulter having been employed by the Fort Wayne ana springneld railway company as an electrician and representative of the Westinghouse Co., for the past four years .and will continue in the employ of the Westinghouse Co., being transferred to Michigan City, where he and his bride will reside in the future. Miss Mann was employed by the Citizens’ Telephone company as an operator for several years, and was held in highest esteem by all who knew her. Those who witnessed the wedding were the immediate relatives of the bride and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fledderjohann, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Shelton, Messrs. L. A. Kidder and Charles Korspeter. The Democrat extends congratulations and best wishes for health, happiness and prosperity to Mr. and Mrs. Bolter. Mrs. Joe TonneUier will dfeligbfifully entertain the St. Vincent de Paul society at her home, 704 north Fifth street Wednesday afternoon. * The Ladies' Aid society of the Evangelical church will meet next Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Asa Engle on Rugg street. There will be special business to tee transacted and the president of the society requests that every member be present at this meeting. The T, O. O. F. lodge had a fine meeting at their hall last evening. After the usual business routine was dispensed with the members were highly entertained by Dr. Smith, of Hoagland, who has been a member here for a long time, and had not attended for six years, and W. B. Suttles. of Albion., Pa., who has lived away from Decatur for about three years. Both members who have been absent for so many meetings were glad to meet there again and enjoy the goed time that they always have. The order then gave a banquet to Messrs. Smith and Suttles at the Anderson and Baker restaurant, which gave the out of town guests more pleasure and home feeling than they had anticipated. The Columbian club gave a progressive pinochle party last evening. Isadora Kalver and Thomas Ehinger were tied for first place, making it necessary for these two gentlemen to cut for the first prize, which went to Mr. Kalver, a fine box of cigars. Whitey Barkley was fortunate in capturing the booby prize, which was a small box of pinochle cards for him to take home and learn how to play pinochle with. After the games were over a smoker and a good social session were indulged in much to the delight of all present, which included about twentyfive couples. The Knights of Columbus will have a special meeting at their hall this evening. It is urgenlty requested that every member be present as muc| business of importance is to be transacted. PARK OPENS MAY 30 (Continued from cage 15 An important attraction that has been engaged already ip the Loch city band, which will furnish sacred music on Sunday afternoons. The new park will be ideal in its surroundings and amusements and the newly organized company with a capital stock of SI,OOO, starts on its career under the most favorable auspices as great future returns are promised. Everybody get ready to go to the new park May 30.

BIG EMPIRE DRAMATIC CO. Is Scheduled for the Bosse this Week —Great Cast. The big city show the Empire Dramatic Co. will open their engagement at the Bosse opera house on Thursday. April 30. This company is composed of all one night stand people. and every spring when the winter season cboses they .play 15 or 20 ■weeks summer stock, and are among the best people in the profession. You will not be disappointed if you visit the opera house during tbeir engagement here, as they guarantee satisfaction. Look over their list of plays they are all new and up to date. On Thursday night two ladies will be admitted accompanied by one paid admission, dr one lady and one gentleman. This makes the price only 15c. Come the first night and see for your self. This is a guaranteed attraction ■Ar your money back. Have your seats reserved at the Holthouse drug store. Miss Lucilp Felmion, who was the guest of Mr. G. T. Burke and family, went to Huntington this morning by the way of Fort Wayne. DANGEROUSLY ILL Miss Elenora Forbing* Was Operated Upon this Morning for Appendicitis SERIOUS CONDITION Drs. D. D. and C. S. jClark and P. B. Thomas Make / Heroic Effort Drs. D. D. and C. 3. Clark and P. B. Thomas performed an operation upon Miss Elnora Forbing this morning for appendicitis and general peritonitis but while the surgical work was successfully performed, the case was so advanced that chances for the afflicted lady’s recovery are but slight. The operation disclosed the fact that adhesions were profuse, and the appendix grown fast whichßadded much to the seriousness of the case. Miss Forbing complained last August of a peculiar ailment, but she was scon relieved from pain and nothing more was thought of her condition tintil about five weeks ago, when, while visiting with her sister at Elwood she became very sick. She was removed to this city as soon as possible and she has since been under the constant care of a physician. It was hoped that she could be relieved from the illness without an<operation, bm after everything known to medical science was done without avail, an operation, the only alternative, was resorted to. The physicians went to the home this morning and Miss Forbing was willing to submit to the surgieal knife and while hopes are few, her large circle of friends are sin-' cerely hoping that she is victorious. A number of relatives were at the bedside of the afflicted lady this afternoon. —- o HERE'S THE PROOF. But Besides Catarrh, Hyomei Cures Grip, Coughs and Colds, Croup and Asthma. Read, if you are a sufferer from Catarrh. Reason and reflect. “My wife and I will swear that Hyomei cured me of the worst case of catarrh that ever existed. 1 used to | cough constantly at night, and had a dropping i u the throat, which kept ,me awake a great deal. I raised thick phlegm, and was in a horrible condition. However, i am entirelv cured solely through’the use of Hyomei.” Dr. Philip Z. Hart. Laconia, N. H. Reader, this is one of thousands of testimonials praising the marvelous curative power of Hyomei. If you are a sufferer, why not try it? Holti house Drug Co. guarantee it, and will I refund your money if it fails to cure. Hyomei is not a stomach nostrum; it is dry .antiseptic and medicated air and all you have to do to cure any disease of the nose, throat or lungs, is to breathe it in through the Hyctaei inhaler. A Hyomei outfit, including a | scientific inhaler, only costs 1.00. Get ■ one today. Subsequent treatment is . only 50 cents a bottle. Get one now Holthouse Drug Co., takes all the risk .They guarantee it. o— FOR SALE—Eighty acre farm in , Washington township, three miles rom Decatur on macadam road. Good buildings and good drainage. gee Conrad Brake.

A SUDDEN DEATH Mrs. Chris Scherry. of Magley, Died this Afternoon at Two O’Clock ILL BUT A FEW DAYS From Heart Trouble and Pneumonia and Succumbed to Ravages Mrs. Chris Scherry, of Magley, who was bern and raised in Adams county, succumbed to the ravages of heart trouble and pneumonia this afternoon at two o’clock after suffering but for a few days from the dread diseases. The aged lady was taken ill early last Sunday rfforning, but her case was not considered serious until this morning. when the attending physician gave up hopes for her recovery. She remained unconscious until the last few hours of her life and was content to trust her case in the hands of the Almighty. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Scherry resided on a farm located near Magley, removing to Magley about, four years ago, where they have since resided. The news o/the sudden death of this most estimable woman will cause most poignant sorrow among her many friends, some of whom had net even learned of her illness. Surviving are her husband, six children, who are Daniel Scherry, Mrs. Anna Krutzeman, Edward Scherry, Otto Scherry .Charles Scherry and Henry Scherry, who is engaged in business in this city. The arrangements for the funeral have not as yet been made. —>— o WAR DECLARED. Who Will Enlitt in this Popular Movement? War has been declared by our leading druggists. They are going to fight stomach troubles with Mi-o-na Tablets. They feel so sure of success that they guarantee to refund the price of any 50cent box that does not give satisfaction and do all tjiat is claimed for it. Mi-o-na Js an absolute strengthener and cure for the stomach an ddigestive organs. If you suffer with headache, dizziness, palpitation? bad taste in the mouth, nervousness, aoated- tohgue, distress after eating, try Mi-o-na. It will not be long before all these symptoms have disappeared and you are strong and well.' Holtbouse Drug Co. sell Mi-o-na under an absolute guarantee to refund the money unless it cures. < 1 -— - Mr. Krimmel, the piano tuner, of Fort Wayne, is in the city. Parties wishing their piano tuned will please leave word at the Murray hotel, phone No. 57. • 102-2 t

*************************** : A High Class Farm • * -"' ■' ~,.-. — 1 — « * : FOR SALE : ♦ -_1 — - ♦ • 100 ACRES OF GOOD WALNUT LAND 100 • * « * ♦ Black sandy soil, with new faim buildings ♦ » modern in every way, well fenced, in gccd * * locality of Adams county, Thi s a model '* - * stock farm and a bargain for any one who » * wants a farm of this kind. Enquiie at this * office, ✓ - # * • \ ************************* REAL ESTATE “ “ 1 ' farm land Onit* S ° me attractive Propositions in Michigan timber a“ d and all are XX J* Adam ® farmers have located ' buyers of want to own a farm nf * ? haVe ° nly a Small amount of money Amon7th» ™ ? y ° Ur ° WD - come In “d us. A4O acie rraef 8 ° cated in Adams county we have the following: well fenced and a ■’ j room hous e> small barn, other outbuildings, fairly Also !80ac ef ’ SOU aU blaCk Sandy ,oam > a bargaiu ' n fenced and fairly welfd” «' house ’ large barn > otber outbuildings, «« a bargain if X X Partly bla <* -d partly sandy loam; tW » other ourbui«T ln B °° d Commu:i «y, excellent 8 rom house, barn and and partly sandy loam- W6ll fen Ced 4114 fairly well drained, soil partly blae* MONEY to LOAwll'sv OlDe tlmber> can be sold at a bargain if sold s*®, at lowest rate O s inteX tO ’° an ° n lowed. No commit™ ttt de ay - Complete or partial payments Office over Bums Harnew Sure” fUH 2 nf ° rmat, ° n - PhOne 43 °’ Northern Indiana Real Estate Co.

NEW RECIPES. Following upon the wMe pnW . J of opinions by physictans and a perte that currants are one of lh '” wholesome and nourishing O s food.products has come j bread, cakes and desserts U this dried fncit Is an important- 1 dient There are new -ecipes f or lT bles of this description: Cake-bread For Children Four quarts of sifted flour' ftj pints of warm water, cake of comnd* ed yeast which has been dissolvedH lukewarm water. Mix and addo Wa J] a half-cups of butter, three well be 1 eggs, a quarter of a teaspoonfui of two cups of granulated sugar a JZj of currauts. a little shaved eiimnTS a teaspoonful of cinnamon. Mix’d 11 ] oughly. knead stiff and piaee in* warm -place to rise Overnight y ’ morning knead again, mold into lod and put in well greased pans AlliwJ to rise in the pans about an hour, aftrf which place in a moderate oven. Bat one hour. Currant Cookies. Three cups of sugar, one and a half cups of shortening, a cup of sweet mat four eggs, three teaspooufuis of bakinz powder, a cup of currants, washed and added damp to the dough; flour enough to make a soft dough, yet stiff enou* to handle easily. Roll thin and sp r £ kle granulated sugar on top before cutting. Bake in a quick oven. Southern Pudding. Five eggs, a cup of brown sugar t cup of butter, a cup of breadcrumbs, t cup of flour, a teaspoonful of soda, two cups of currants, nutmeg and cinnamon to taste. Mix with milk. Put la mold or cloth wrung out in hot water and dredged with flour. 801 l three hours. Serve hot with wine or hard ACKER CEMENT WORKS Located on north Second street, opposite Heckman Flouring Mills, man ufactures the Ideal Cement Block, the Simpson Porch column; have on hand a large supply of blocks of last yearr manufacture at 8, 10 and 12 cents: also gravel, mason sand, lake sand and cement for sale; cement work ie all designs. If you need anything iij this line and want to save some moi-1 ey, call on me and get prices before buying elsewhere. All orders filled promptly. 102-12 t SAMUEL ACKER. Mgr

THE PICTORIUM TONIGHT First reel —“The Life of a Bee.’’ Second reel —“A Drama in a Spanish Sun.” SONG. "Dear Alabama.” One gold (piece will be given away tonight. J te STONEBURNFR. Pron