Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 217, Decatur, Adams County, 10 September 1908 — Page 2

TH*, DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunby lew g. ellingham. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 19 cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, by mail.. 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Do not move from one township to another. You will lose your vote if you do. The law requires a residence of sixty days in a township. It is a noticeable fact that the republican papers of the Eighth district ’ who so eagerly published the Rev. W. E. McCarty letter —for pay, are not now publishing the fact that he has admitted he is on "Uncle” Nate’s pay roll —but then they are not getting paid for publishing such unpleasant facts. —Portland Sun. By all that is fair and right the bank repositor is entitled to the same protection as is the nation, the state, the county, the” township or the city. Mr. Bryan well says that with all these protected claims, the chances of the ordinary depositor is injured to that extent. Then, too. why is not the small depositor entitled to the same protection as the nation or state? Surely Governor Ha’niy ought to be able to find some one who can give at least a plausible reason for calling a specia Isession of the legislature at an outlay of from $75,000 to $80,000! The “reasons” thus far given are so flimsy, so ridiculously thin, as to evoke both pity and contempt. The Indianapolis papers have undertaken to find some excuse for the loony action of the governor, but they have made a poor job of it, and it would be cruel to press them on the subject.—South Bend Times. The speech of the Hon. John W. Kern before the hosts of labor, at the fair grounds yesterday was a scholarly presentation of the advantages of organized labor, for labor, for capital and for the general public. Labor could not have had a more earnest champion of its cause nor capital a

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fairer pleader for its rights and surely the public no more conscientious advocate of the good of all. The address as a whole was full of thought and the true spirit of patriotism pervaded the entire line of argument. The committee is certainly enttled to the congratulations of those who were present for the wise selection of a speaker for the day.—Muncie Press. SEVERAL DAYS OF PLEASURE Occasioned by Reunion of George W. Keller's Children. Geo. W. Keller, of Monroe, returned from Toledo, Ohio, last Thursday, where he had been attending the National enrasmpment and reunion of the 100th regiment O. V. I. of which he was a member during the civil war. Reaching home he found himself in the midst of a reunion of his children, some of which he had not seen for some time. And on Friday they gave a dinner of chicken and petpie which was greatly relished by all. Reminding the old gentleman of many times the bunch of hearty eaters that used to poke their feet under his table in days gone by. Those present were J. W. Keller wife and son of Moline. Ill.; Mrs. Frank Keller and two children, of Fort Wayne; J. W. Hendricks wife and two daughters of Portland; A. N. Keller, of Richmond; G. A. Hendricks wife and three children. of near Monroe; W. L. Keller wife and five children, of Monroe. There being one child still at home and Mrs. E. J. George, of Bowling Green, Ohio, the only one absent, the wishes of all was that she could be present. The day was spent in pleasant conversations, games and amusements. So well pleased was the father that he could only wish the day was longer. On the following day the same jolly crowd met at the home of W. L. Keller, reminding him that past blessings had gone with past necessities and at the noon hour they were ali able and ready. A good round portion of good things io be found in dining room. Another day was spent in the same enjoyable way. And on Sunday evening and Monday morning each one went to their respective homes wishing they could enjoy many more such occasions. CARD OF THANKS. Our sincerest thanks are hereby given to those who so kindly aided hs during the illness and death of the beloved son. Milo. Mrs. Mary Elzey. 0 If your dealer does not handle Admiral coffee, others do. 209tf The Citizens’ Telephone Co. wants three telephone operators. Inquire a toffice of F. M. Schirmeyer, secretary.

COURT HOUSE NEWS A Partition Suit Heard and Disposed of This Morning REPORTS ORDERED In a Number of Guardianships—Marriage License —Real Estate Transfers Theodore A. Hendricks vs. Sotofrnon Sturgis et al, deed reported and approved and commissioner allowed $2.00 and discharged. Newtcn C. Anderson et al vs. Char- » ity C. Hetrick et al, deed reported and approved and commissioners discharged. Martha J. Summers et al vs. Charles W. Davidson et al. partition ordered as petitioned for. that Martha Summers and W. E. and Charles and Franklin Davidson are each the owner fcf one-fourth of land. Sale ordered. D. B. Erwin appointed commissioner to make sale, bond $2,000. A marriage license was issued to Ira C. M Elzey, nineteen a laborer, and May Todd, twenty, both of Decatur. Real estate transfers: Robert D. Patterson et al to Wade M. Barnes, inlot 697. Decatur, $200; W. H. Parker et al. to Charles Lamlin, inlot 966. and part of outlot 81, Decatur, $725; Emma McQueen et al to Harry J Teeple, inlot 174. Decatur, $1,050. William Hart, guardian for Wilson E. Hart, was ordered to file a report. Gidean Riesen. guardian for Ira G. Bodie, was also ordered to report and a similar request issued to Sarah J. Steele, guardian for Marse E. Sfceele and others; Nettie Roop, guardian for William J. Smith et al; William H. Hart guardian for Zara White; Charles Ewell, guardian for Olga Huffman; Rebecca J. Edwards, guardian for John Edwards. In the guardianship of Josie I. Yager, a petition to purchase real estate to the value of $2,350 was filed and allowed. Mary L. Laumgartner, guardian for Herman and Lestia Baumgartner, filed current report; C. A. Neuenschwander, guardian for Charles Loganpence, filed current report which was allowed. Q You have tried the rest, now try the best —Admiral coffee. 209tf

THE SOCIAL DOINGS (Continued from Page One) guests: Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Jones, t Mrs. Jacob Maring, Mr. Frank Jones, Miss Mildred Jones, Miss Jessie Kranichfeld. Miss Mattie Elzey, of Decatur, Ind.; Mr. George Dunlop, of Superior. Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scott, Messrs. Edmund, Warren and Eugene Scott. The bride and groom departed for the home of the bride’i parents at Decatur, where they will spend a few days. They will be at home after September 15 at Upland, where they will be students of Taylor! pniversity. The September section of the La- J dies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian ' church will hold an evening social ■ et the home of Mrs. C. A. Dugan this evening. The ladies are planning to make this a most pleasant affair and will be pleased to see a large crowd. The new orchestra will furnish music during the evening. Following is the program for the evening: Orchestra. Piano solo Miss Gertrude Moses A song.. .Master Ralph Tyndall and Dorothy Dugan. Reading Miss Fay Smith Piano duet.. Mrs. Lutz and Miss Jean Orchestra. Vocal solo....Mrss Florence Sprunger Instrumental trio Hazel France I Marcella Kuebler, Dorothy Dugan, j Violin solo Mr. Sherman Kunkel Piano Miss Carrie Thomas Orchestra. Quite a crowd of the members of the Ladies’ Aid Society of the German Reformed church left this morning on the 11:30 car for Fort Wayne where they will be Entertained by the ladies at that place. A most enjoyable time was had by all those who attended, as these ladies certainly know hew to entertain. The C. W. B. M. met this afternoon at the Christian church at 2 o’clock and held the following program: Topic of study: The incoming millions; some si4is|fration problems: what, are we doing for foreign missions at home? Hymn. Scripture lesson, prayer. Reading and talks on the topic. Business period. Benediction After which refreshments were served. HANDLE WITH CARE (Continued from Page One) picture of Mrs. Mentzer’s daughter, a stand, three bed springs, two lounges, sewing machine, stove pipe, dishes and destroyed books and bedding and other articles almost without number, to the actual amount of S2OO. T. W. Wilson is attorney for the plaintiff and Belting & Houk appear for the defendants. o Try Admiral coffee. 209-ts

IN THE MOUNTAINS Decatur Boy Begins Work as Government Engineer at Cebu BUILDING A ROAD Across the Island —Won’t See White Man for Six Months Cebu, Cebu, P. 1., Aug. 7, 1908. Dear Father—l will start this letter to you in this room and dear knows where I will finish it. I got to Manila last Tuesday on the Rubii as seasick as you make ’em. I had my first touch of it on the way over from Hong Kong for one day. A typhoon caught us and piayed that the ship was a chip and tipped it up until the waves poured up past the port holes and at the same time the boat moved like a cork screw and made all kinds of fun. I registered in Manila and then went to the bureau of public works. I asked to see the head of the bureau, but was in-, formed that he was not in, but that if I would wait a while he would return. I waited and pretty soon a Mr. West of the roads department came in and was introduced to me, and he gave a rapid fire description of his work, and asked me how I would like it I told him that it would suit me, and so he went in to the inner office an dfound Beardsley, the head man and the deal was made, and so today I go up into the mountains, where I won’t see a white man for six months and where I have no expenses except my washing. We are putting in a road across the Island of Cebu, going from the sea level at the city of Cebu and raising 2,800 feet and then going to the see again at Toledo. 50 miles away. The work is in solid rock and there are all kinds of things to overcome in the way of landslides, etc. Os course when I went into the office the first time, Beardsley was in. but the chief clerk was a special friend of West's and kept me out until West could see me. West had looked over my papers and knew about Purdue, he himself being a Cornell man, and wanted a man who had studied railway standards and made the mistake of taking me. Last night when I got here I met a man who asked me where I came from and when I told him another man stepped up and asked me whether he hadn’t seen me at Purdue, and it turned out f that he and I had fought together tn the tank scrap three or four years ago. I went over to the house with him and remained with

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him all night, and am here this morning. He is one of the head engineers for the Philippine railway systems. I could have quit the government last night for this company at $125 per month, but I simply said “No, not now.” I haven't seen any letters from home or you, although I got one from Hawaii. I saw Kershner just before I started for here. I went over to the mission and got him to come over with me to the hotel where two of the hotel flunkies were packing my trunks. I just had a rapid fire talk with him. He is not nearly so tall as I expected to see him and his hair is as curly as you make them. His mission is a fine looking place, and he is looking well What little I have seen of the islands is not half so bad as I expected to see. The land is nearly all under cultivation and well under cultivation, too. Manila is an American city almost. The drainage is kept up and everything is commencing to take on a healthy appearance. It still has a great many of the earmarks of the old Spanish regime hanging to it, and I expect always will have as the buildings have been built that way now. and you can’t move the buildings very well. I have started a letter to Aunt Sarah in which I describe Hong Kong and the China coast, and I expect you will read that, of course, and so I will not undertake to repeat that here. Mr. Pointer has just informed me that he will be ready to go-in about ten minutes and I guess I will chop this off and write some more to you when we get up in the mountains. So long. BERT SEGUR.

POLITICAL CALENDAR. Decatur, at the court room, Wednesday evening, September 16. Hone. 'R. K Erwin and El. G. Hoffman. Monmouth, schocl house, Thursday evening, September 17. Hon. D. N. Erwin. Krutzman school house, Preble township, Thursday evening, September 17. Hon. J. F. Fruchte and Mayor C. O. France. Election school house, Ktrkland township, Thursday evening, September 17. Hon. C. J. Lutz. Election school house, French township, FYiday evening, September 18. Hons. S. A. M. Butcher, of Geneva, and Emil Franz, of Berne. j Linn Grove, school house. Friday evening, September 18. Hons. Jacob Butcher, of Geneva, and Jesse Kelley. Kohr’s school bouse. Union township, Thursday evening, September 17. Hons. John C. Moran and A. P. Beatty. Monroe, Woodmen’s Friday evening, September 18. Hon. J. F. Snow. Berne, Schug’s Hall, Thursday evening, September 17. Hon. D. B. Er- ' win. Geneva. Briggs Hall, Thursday ev- ■ ening, September 17. Hon. D. E. Smith. Kinsey school house. Blue Creek township, Friday evening, September 18. Hons. D. E. Smith and John C. Morau. Booher school house, Jefferson township, Friday evening, September 18. Hons. Henry B. Heller and W. L Thornbill.