Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 275, Decatur, Adams County, 17 November 1908 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT ' " ' ' ■" : I Published Every Evening, Except Sun- , day. by LEW G. ELL INGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents i Per year, by carrier.... $5.09 Pe r month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail ...$2.50 Single copies . 2 cents Advertising rates made known on ' application, ■ Entered at the posiofflce at Decatur, < Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Mill READING TH£ 1 ELECTION RETURNS Republican political newspapers are already sick and tired of county local option—although the law has not been tested. Their early sea sickness comes from the defeat of their party in the state, and their actions now should indicate for all time to come,! their insincerity for temperance. They wanted to win an election, and failing in that, they have no further use for church and temperance in politics. Republican newspapers are advocating the repeal of the county pption law, and Republican politicians, even in ‘ Decatur, are indicating that they! would prefer thelr’s wet. Such pretential reform is the worst sort of reform. We note that some Democratic newspapers have fallen under the spell, and in their eagerness to best serve their party, they, too, advocate the repeal of county option. They take the election returns as an index to the thoughts of the people ag being opposed to county option and in favor of township and ward option. Were there no local option law on the statute books, this might be true. But there is such a law. It deserves a trial, free from political or personal prejudices, and it is time enough to repeal it after it has proven unpopular with the people. Tn our minds the result of the elec-

I HALF OF YOUR MONEY BACK ! HARNESS DEPARTMENT | C 9 Kfifl WORTH WCRTH OF HORSE BLANKETS AND WINTER ROBES, direct from the manufacturers, just s received and now ready for your inspection. We went to the mill and selected every blanket and robe 1 and we know they are right in quality and price. They are all new 1908 patterns and stock. We spent the best part of a week selecting the stock and making sure we had the right price. We saved the jobbers profit and you will also save at least 35 per cent on every blanket and robe in our large stock. I A Full Lined Stab'e Blanket -- Large Size — Two Girths 95 cents We have decided to make quick sale of the EVI IRE STOCK and beginning I Saturday, Nov. 21 and continuing during all of the next week, (week of) November 23 I We will sell the entire lot at 10 per cent above our cost prices. We will also offer at this sale the halence of our i Fur Coat Stock, 33 Overcoats and 45 Short Work Coats at actual cost, as we are very arxious to close cut the line i The stock consists of Fur lined Coats, Regular fur coats, Reversible imitation buffalo ccats,Leather and heavy duck U coats, Sheepskin and Corduroy lined coats I Graniteware Hardware and Tools ' One Fn’l Car load of graniteware bought last week at a Bankrupt Sale in New York state. One Oursale on Bargain Hardware and Toois has ueen all we c< u’d ask and its success has been H so id car load of high grade granitware that we nought at 50 percent less than regular factory cost proven as we aye so more tan we had even hoped we cot Id of these fine goods ar dwe will be ■ a.id we will offer it for sale at the same low prices. This ware has all been packed and will be a e /° le t equantity required to get the site of the 3 lines. These t'»ols and hardwaie are II shipped to us this week. We will put it on sale the latter part of next week (about Nov. 19th )We recelved direct from Eastern factories and we know the quality is rtgbt. Our price or files is ex- « mike this am inncement early so you can hold yourself in readiness 10 buy what you need at less actly 100 percent less tan regular prices 10c fill s (jC, 15c files 7XC, 20 and 25c files- |©C K than the price of tinware. The shipment will consist of Dish pans, Tea kettles, C< ffee aid Tea All steel Ist. quality hatchets and hammers J'hn Russel butcher knives 26C P >ts, Roisters, C ifEe boilers, Drinking cups, .Large bpoons, Pie pans, Wash pans, Pudding pans. all sizes, regular 75c and $1 our price . 35C Roger Bros silvir kmves and forks repn a' Milk pans, Water buckets, Rice boilers, Jelly pans and numerous other articles that complete a Nat Augers, any size . 25C $I 50 goods, our price $3.25 ® full line. The ware is all first quality and the sa e will be one chance of a lifetime to buy granite B iring Augers, any size 25c Fine grade silver knives and forks set s|.so ■ ware (all colors) at regular price. BltS ’ SlZe ’ ‘ I2c Fine large assortment wood handle knive> and S ; ' ‘ I<JC forks 6C 72c -et. regular $r 50 goods. I SCHAFER'S Up-to-date Hardware Store “nduna

tion is not so much an endorsement of township and ward local option, as it was the registering of people’s belief in and regard for the independent Thomas R. Marshall, and their lack of confidence in James E. Watson. More important even than this, the election returns gave emphatic disapproval to the wholesale extravagance that has marked the administration of the affairs of state. The people disapprove of the studied methods of abstracting money from the state treasury without putting any in. They disapprove of a Chautauqua governor and his forty thousand dollar special session. There is many things that tell the story of a Democratic governor and legislature, and tfis )n a sf of them is local option. I But all this indicates that with victory there also comes responsibility, and we have no doubt but that the Democrats will meet this responsibility and solve the problem in the right way. President Roosevelt told a body of high school students, whose athletic exercises he was overlooking, that they must always “play fair.” It was good advice, but is the president sure that in his haste he always follows it? —Muncie Star. - —a a—- — announcement that the Hon. T. Taggart is not to be considered in the senatorial running l , slightly clears the atmosphere, and will necessitate a close corporation to defeat the aspirations of John Worth Kern. There are some mighty clean, capable and bright young Democrats on the job, and none of them measures up to the high standard of proficiency better than does the Hon. Edward G. Hoffman, of Fort Wayne. The announcement by Mr. Taggart that his place is in the organisation of his party and not in the leadership as a United States senator, does full justice to the high character and good judgment of Indiana's most accomplished political diplomat. Mr. Taggart is right. His place is in the organization, and we do not mind saying that it takes a really smart

man to always know his place. Mr. Taggart has rendered valuable service, and as one of the rank and file, a leader in its organization, he can and will render a still greater service. sociaTfunctions Mr. and Mrs. James K. Niblick Entertan in Honor of Daughter BIRTHDAY SURPRISE Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Russell Are Visited by Their Friends and Neighbors One of the most delightful events of the season was the surprise party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James K. ftiblick in honor of their daughter. Miss Verena, it being her seventeenth birthday. The evening was spent in playing many amusing games, one of which was pedro. Miss Gertrude Omlor secured first prize and Miss Ruth Patterson second. A three-course luncheon was served and after which at a late hour the guests departed wishing Miss Verena many more such happy birthdays. The victim received many beautiful presents. Those present were the following: Misses Josephine Schuhmaker, Vera Rademaker, Emma Schultz, Sophia Fahrenbach, Ruth Patterson, Naomi Niblick, Agnes Weber, Agnes Meibers, Agnes Kohn, Agnes Starost, 1 Celesta Mylott, Marie Kintz, Lena Meyers, Irene Gerard, Esther Corbett, Gertrude Omlor and the victim. Friday evening was the scene of a delightful time at the home of Edward Bargpr. It being the anniversary of his 50th birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent in a social 'chat; music was furnished by John I Grim, Orval Grim, William Grim and I Arta Shady. Those present were Mr. ' and Mrs. Jacob Barger and family, ' Mr. and Mrs. Charles Arnold and fami ily, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barger and I family, Mr. John Barger and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Grim and family, Mr. end Mrs. Charles Longenberger

and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Porter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stewart and family, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Frauhiger and family, Mr. and Mts. Clyde Shady and daughter Edna, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bender, Mr. and Mrs. Thcs Griffith and son William Mr. and Mrs. Moltz, Mr. and Mrs. Crist Mankey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Worthman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gahman, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beineke, daughter and son, Mrs. Rosa Haffner, Mr. Chas. Bryan, Ada Elliott, Cora Frauhiger, Dessie Bryan. Flossie Chronister, Velma Bryan, Elda Gahman, Bertha Bridegan, Christina Borne. Ethel Shady, Edith Shady,Pearl Brentllnger, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Brentlinger, Mr. Mart Shady, Elmer Bryan. Curtis Wibel, Oscar Shady, Grover Neuenschwander. Friends and neighbors numbering about seventy-five, most of whom were members of the W. R. C. and G. A. R. went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Russell, the newly wedded aged couple, where an old fashioned belling was given. The bellers were invited in the house and the groom distributed cigars to the men, while the ladies contented themselves by an cld-fash-ioned taffy pulling. Games and music furnished amusement until the wee hours of the morning, when the guests departed declaring it the time of their life. A small company of friends were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Archbold last evening. The playing of “500" was indulged in for several hours, two tables being surrounded by the guests. Dainty refreshments were served. The party consisted of Messrs, and Mesdames W. H. Wiley, C. A. Dugan and C. C. Schafer. A program consisting of music and speaking bag been prepared for to-

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night’s meeting of the Rebekah lodge. A great time is promised and a full attendance Is desired. The Shakespeare Club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Emma Daniels tomorrow afternoon and the hostess is to read a paper on Alaska. An interesting meeting is assured. • The Historical Club will meet with Mrs. M. Burns tonight and a continuation of the study of Christ’s ministry will ensue. Mrs. R. K. Allison will have the principal paper and subtopics will be read by others of the club. 0 —-— SALESMAN—WeekIy salary and expenses. Permanent place. General agency opening. Fairview Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. REMEMBER THE MAIN event is Henry Kricks big sale, Friday, Nov. 20. 272-6 t Remember the Henry Krick farm sale, FYiday, Nov. 20. 272-6 t

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