Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 145, Decatur, Adams County, 17 June 1908 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. PUBHuhed Every Evening, Except Sunday. by « LEW G. ellingham. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cent* Per year, by carrier 15 00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by maU .....12.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Detcaur, Indiana as second class mail nia.ter. J. H. HELLER, Manager, ST WILL TAKE LOTS OF SALVE As a result of the metho!.? pursued by the Roosevelt-Taft machine 'he Republican party is now confronied with the possibility of losing three great states next November —Indiana. lowa and Ohio. And so we see the Taft managers struggling to get some one to consent to take the second plac? for the purpose of pulling the ticket through. Whatever may be the result of the convention hr of the election, we doubt whether the experience with a personally-conducted convention will be such as to commend the precedent to the Republican party. On the whole it is very much wiser and safer to allow conventions some liberty of thought and action, and very much , safer and wiser for federal office- : holders, including the president of th • 1 Vnlted States, to keep their hands 1 off. We suppose it is still believed ' by his friends that Mr. Taft is a strong candidate, but at the same 1 time they admit that it will be we ] 1 to strengthen the ticket by choosing ' the right men for the second place. ' And they are very diligently at work ( to get that man. The truth is that < Mr. Taft would have been a strong ■ enough candidate it he had come be- 1 fore th e convention on the streng’h of his own personality—if his canvass had been fatrly conducted. But the methods that have Ijeen used to nominate him have greatly weakened 1 him—as the Republicans of lowa. Indiana and Ohio now realise to their sorrow and consternation. —Indianapolis News. Rep. Will sotn e one please point out a trust that this “trust-busting'- administration has “busted?" The whole brood are doing business as arrogantly as ever, fixing prices and gathering in the people’s dollars without the slightest fear of interruption. . "U. That is rather a funny article that the Republican state committee has caused to be sent out bearing on the

lc HORSF SAL E ° Head Decatur, Indiana. Friday June 19, At our last sale we had more eastern buyers than ever before. We have the best market in the middle west. If you have a horse to sell bring him to this sale. If you want to buy a horse come in and look cur horses over. Our consignment consists ofheavy draft horses drivers, good fat chunks, some farm mares and colts and general purpose and cheap work horses. Fred Reppert Auctioneer Decatur Horse Sale Co ■■BBBBBaBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB i r - ' peci al i ■ ■ wssaau a turd ay June 20 ■ 12.000 1 2,000 j ■ ONLY i CENT EACH ■ WHILE THEY LAST ■ I m Remember the place and date, and that we are the ■ ■ largest and lowest price notion «tore in town. § ■ The Racket Store s * Steele & Wf aver ■

increase in the value of farm lands The chief point the article makes is that the increase in value "enables the faufners to borrow more money on mortgages.” True, perhaps, and many farmers have been compelled by thieving tariffs and high taxes to borrowbut unless the owner wants to sell, the higher valuation means only mo-e taxes, without adding anything to the amount of wheat and corn and other things that the land will produce. As a rule farmers do not have their land on the market, and do not borrow “an mortgages" unless forced to do so by bad conditions

COURT HOUSE NEWS *■ ' Several Arrests Made on Grand Jury Indictments

MR. MARTIN HERE State Tax Commissioner Met With Board of Review Today Deputy Sheriff Ed Green made several arrests on grand jury indictments, against Decatur saloon and pool room men. but the returns have not yet beeix filed at the clerk’s office. Hon. Parks M. Martin, member of the state board of tax commissioners, spent the forenoon with the board of review, and during that time many of the fine points regarding the assessment of personal property were threshed out. Mr. Martin complimented the Adams county board for the fair and Impartial manner in which all assessments were being made. He stated that the assessments all over the state would show a fair increase in total. A junk dealers’ license has been issued to Louis Miller, of Decatur, to buy from house to house. B. H. Van Emon et al deeded inlot 223 Geneva, to Jacob Butcher, who deeded it to B. H. VanEmon for the same amount. County Clerk Haefling is at Indianapolis today attending to important official business. Prof. L. E. Opliger left for Indianapolis this morning, where he will attend the state meeting of county superintendents, which convenes there today, and promises to be a most important and interesting event. Democrat Want Ads. Pay.

CONVENES JUNE 23 Fort Wayne District Epworth League Convention to Be Held at Ossian BEGINNING TUESDAY Dr. D. O. Ernsberger D.D. Will Deliver Addresses —A Great Meeting

The fact that the time for the Fort Wayne District Epworth League convenion which is to b e held at Ossian next week is the cause for th e stir among the local members of this noble organization. Decatur will be represented at th e meeting by more than twenty leaguers and interesting sessions ar e assured. Rev. D. O. Ernsberger, D.D.. a brother of J. A. Ernsberger who formerly lived in this city is on the program for an address. For years he has been a missionary in Belgnam. South India, and he will tell many startling things which will interest his hearers. The program will be rendered as follows, beginning June 23. Tuesday Evening Overture—Ossian M. E orchestra. Devotions Address of Welcome —A. S. Elzey, Ossian. Response. Anthem —Choir. Sermon —Rev Somervill e Light. D.D., Marion. Wednesday Morning Song and Praise Service —Rev. Chester G. Nelson. Coesse. Organization. Appointment of Committees. Reports. Convention Singing. The Home Land for Christ—Miss Carrie Barge. Delaware. Ohio. Sacramental Service —Rev. C. (J. Wade. D.D., Fort Wayne. Wednesday Afternoon

Praise service—Beaver. Fort Wayne. Bible Study—Miss Florence Jordan. Chicago. Convention Singing Junior Work. Report of Superintendent of Juniors — Miss Edith Zook. Fort Wayne. Address—Jay Griffith. Portland. Junior Exercises—Ossian Juniors. Address —Miss Carrie Barge, Delaware. O. Quiet Hour —Miss Nellie E. Mason. Bluffton. Wednesday Evening Overture —Orchestra. Invocation. Violin Solo —Don Burke. Decatur. Anthem —Choir. Lecture —Rev D. O. Ernsberger. D.D.. Belgnam. South India. Solo —Miss Glenn Hoover. Ossian. Benediction. Thursday Morning Comrades Morning Watch—Miss Lil'ie Redding, Bluffton. Devotions —Frank S. Hickman. Fort Wayne. Reports

Third Vice President —Miss Georgia Warner. Fort Wayne. Fourth Vice President —Miss Cora Hood. Ossian. Convention Singing. Address —Dr. Ernsberger. Convention Business. Bible Reading—The Deaconess. Temperance Rally Service Thursday Afternoon Praise and Prayer—Miss Jessie McDowell.

Election of Officers and Convention Business. Ladies' Quartet. Address—Rev. C. U. Wade. DID. Quiet Hour—Rev. Geo. W Martin, Ossian. Thursday Evening Devotions. Anthem—Choir. Installation of Officers —Rev. C. C. Wade. Solo —Miss Bessie Deam Bluffton. Sermon—Rev. L. M Edwards, Fo-t Wayne. Farewell Service.

Dear Customer: Beginning July ist. 1908, we will do a strictly cash on delivery business so please govern yourself accordingly, as there will be no exceptions to the rule: Yours truly, H. B. FRANCE

“UMPS” ARUNDEL GOT BUMPED « Former Official of 1.-O. Was Slugged at Fort Wayne. Arundel, a man who tried to umpire in the 1.-O. league last year and who recently took a similar position in the Central league, got “his” at Fort Wayne yesterday when Pitcher Moore, of the South Bend team knocked him down twice and pummeled him in good shape. The game was then forfeited to Fort Wayne. Several Decatur people saw the game and the scrap.

Q DOINGS IN SOCIETY A Dance Held at Maple Grove Park Last Evening —Pythian Sisters THE LAWN SOCIAL An Old-Fashioned Wool Picking—Other Society Notes of Interest

Miss Minnie Orvis has issued invitations to the Young Matron’s Club announcing that she will entertain them Friday afernoon. Mrs. Fred D. Bell will entertain the members of th e Thimble Club atBellview farm this week. i Mrs. J. T. Houk held an old fashioned wool picking yesterday afternoon and evening at her home north of Monmouth. It was some of the ladies first experience at the work, but they all did exceedingly well and were rewarded with a splendid supper. The guests were Mesdhmes C. D. Kunkle, S. Pillars. Evans. Chas, and Sam Fuhrman, E. S Christen. Willis Donner. Lew, Sam, Chas, and Rose Houk, and also Mrs. McLaughlin, of ■Wichita, Kansas, who is a guest of relatives near Monmouth.

Last evening the Pythian Sisters instituted the roll call, which is to be observed annually hereafter. About sixty ladies responded to the call of their names last evening, which was responded to with well worded speeches. After the usual business was attended to an enjoyable social hour followed, during which delicious refreshments were ser?|?d Several out of town guests who were at one time or another members of the order were present, including Mrs. Lase Graham, of Marion: and Mesdames M. V. B. Archbold. Zona Nelson an! R. K. Erwin, of Fort Wayne

The cast who played “In the Village by the Sea'' Monday night were royally entertained by the Christian chnrch ladies at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Weaver last night. The guests who were Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Shamp. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas. Misses Ada Murray and Minnie Orvis and Messrs. Howard Wisehaupt. Bruce Patterson and R. E Peters and little Miss Portia Thomas, gathered at B’3'J o'clock and enjoyed a most delightful social session during which excellent vocal and instrumental music, was rendered. Dainty refreshments were served. This was a fitting climax tx the brilliant event. Others who were present .were Mesdames A. Artman and J. Eady, beside the members o f the Weaver family

The lawn social given by the Christian Endeavor • society of the Presbyterian church last night was a successin every particular and the ladies made a neat sum of money therefrom A jolly crowd of Decatur people enjoyed a dance at Maple Grove park last night and tripped th© light fantastic until time for the 10:45 car. which brought them to the city. Among tbos© who went were Messrs. ! Jess© Heim. Ross Mills. Jesse Sellemeyer and their friends. Excellent music was furnished and a delightful time was enjoyed by all who attended.

A pretty home wedding was that which occurred at the heme of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hockemeyer last evening at seven p. m. when their daughter. Miss Clara, became the bride of Mr. Earl Marchand, both young people living near Bingen. Ind The tn triage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Jans. of Bingen, immediately aftewhich a wedding dinner was served to about twenty couples of the relatives and friends of the bride and groom. The bride is ar estimable young lady and Is a favorite with all while the groom is possessed of good dualities which mean success for him. The happy young couple left this

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morning for Laketon. Ind., where they twill visit for several days, before returning here to make this their future home. The Democrat extends congratulations and joins heir friends in wishing them many long and happy years of married life. The young people of the Alpha church will give an old fashioned ice cream social on next Saturday evening at the home of Jay Cline, one mile east of the church. Everybody is invited to come and enjoy themselves. Ice cream and cak e will be served and the public is cordially invited.

The home of Mrs. L. F. Roop was the srjene of an enjoyable social function Tuesday evening given la honor of her niece, Mrs. J. E. Kaffeabercer. of Bucyrus. Ohio. The affair was planned by Mrs. Roop. About twenty-five were present and refreshments were served after which an enjoyable social hour was indulged in. together with games, music, etc. At a late hour the guests departed, voting Mrs. Roop a clever enertainer

Forty-fiv e of the descendants and relatives of Samuel Kunkle, of Monmouth. assembled at Maple Grove Park this afternoon to joy a glorious pjeuci. The party from Decatur includes Mi-.’and Mrs. Frank Bell and daughter Elizabeth, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bell and ’ daughter Pansy. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bell. Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Bell. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. France, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Heller and family. Mrs. Ella Bell. Miss Ina Everett, Mrs Fannie Cole. Mr. and Mrs J. S. Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Peterson H. S. Wilson. Jesse Helm. W. A. Lower and wife, Mr. and Mrs. John Magley. Others from Monmouth will attend. The picnicers will remain at the beautiful park until late this evening and that they jvill have a great time is a foregone conclusion. The Adams County Detective Ass n will hold their next regular meeting on Saturday, June 20. in the Grand Army hall on Madison street, Decatur, Ind. Meeting to b© called promptly at 10 o'clock a. m. Would like to hav e all members present at this meeiing as considerable business of interest will be disposed of. Attend these meetings and find out what the association is doing. JAMES HURST, Pres. J. F. FRUCHTE. Secy.

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John Kratner is now prepared to clean paper by the electric system. He guarantees his work and those desiring anything of this kind done will do well to call on him. 143-Ct

Fit and Service I I are Colß L»ned to the I I highest degree in the I “Florsheim” s hoe. I ■ After once wearing a I b P a * r y° u w *h always I I °°k f° r ie "^ ame on I I the shoe. ” I J. H. VOCLEWEDE & SON. | Opposite Court House. * Decatur, Ind. *»♦*♦•♦♦**♦♦♦»♦********♦***, : A High Class Farm : ♦ — 1 * ———l : FOR SALE : : — : I; 100 ACRES OF GOOD WALNUT LAND 100 ' * 1 * Black sandy soil, with new faim buildings modern m every way, well fenced, in gccd » locality of Adams county. Thi s a model' * stock iarm and a bargain for any one who * wants a farm of this kind. Enquire at this . * office. < I♦ ' < * . ■

Leonard Merryman made a mistake lat the M. E. church Sunday morning, taking the wrong umbrella. Whoever I got his is requested to exchange 1143-3 t