Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 282, Decatur, Adams County, 25 November 1908 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier IQ cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mall >2.50 Slngi ■» espies o cents Advertising rates made known oa application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. ARE THEY NONPARTISAN? If the county local option law is allowed to stand on our statute and the next general assembly passes the joint resolution for a constitutional amendment aiming at state-wide prohibition, the program of the Anti-Saloon League will have been carried out, and as the League is nonpartisan, it has no preference as to which political party carries out the wishes of the people it represents. —Berne Witness.. The Witness is really amusing. If supporting the Republican candidates, annexing their headquarters with the Republican state headquarters is nonpartisan, then the anti-saioon league is truly nonpartisan. The Witness itself is a fair sample of the league's independence, and whoever heard of the Witness supporting any candidate other than Republican? All this narrow partisan bigotry has done more to retard than to help the growth of temperance. But in spite of it all, much has been accomplished. If all the Democratic newspapers in the state would take the stand the Decatur Democrat is taking, the couny local option law would have little to fear at the hands of its enemies —Berne Witness. Who are the friends and who th? enemies? Before the election the Republican state organization and the Republican press were red hot and getting warmer for prohibition. Now they are the “wettest” bunch of patriots ever. Are they the friends? And are the Democrats, who were open and above beard, the enemies? ’ It is said that the anti-saloon league had $27,000 for their work last year Those in charge are no doubt drawing fancy salaries, and if these salaries were shortened, their interest would be materially dampened.

AT THE HOTEL MURRAY THANKSGIVING 12:00 DINNER Blue Points on half shell Celery Consumme Julienne Chicken Gumbo Salted Almonds Queen Olives Cheese Straws Fillet of Flounder Poached Sauce Marney New Radishes Gastor-name Potatoes Bciled Leg of Mutton Caper Sauce Supreme of Veal Breads, Maria Antoinette Fresh Pineapple Whipped Cream Roast Prime Beef Showflake Potatoes French Peas in Cases Young Turkey, Stuffed Walnut Dressing, Cranberry Sauce Asparagus Tips, Hollandaise Spinach, with Eggs Roast Mallard Duck Orange Marmalade Nartino Punch Fresh Shrimps, Maycnaise Lettuce and Tomato Salad English Plum Pudding, Hard or Brandy Sauce Homemade Mince Pie Lemon Meringue Pie Neapolitan Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Imperial Cheese Nuts and Raisins Toasted Crackers Fruit Case Noir

Let CHRIS MEYER Make ALL YOUR CLOTHES Sufis from sls up Pants from $4.50 up Perfect fitting: gaiments, nisi stylish, finestworkmanship. Bring in your old clothes, et us make them look I'ke new. 135 SOUTH 2ND. ST.

With Jim Watson and Hanly on the lecture platform, all the other boys attended to, what is to become of George Washington Cromer? George i s one or the left-overs of the state organization that will have to be looked after. We know of a number republicans of the eighth district that hope he will get an appointment so far away he can only get back to see the folks about once a decade. —Bluffton Banner. EAST LYNN TO BE HERE And Old Show, But a Good One for Next Week. "East Lynn" is an old play, but it is one cf the best. Joseph' King's company will appear at the Bosse opera house on Wednesday, Dec. 2, and a fine performance is assured. The story of “East Lynn” is so familiar it seems almost superfluous to attempt any outline of it. but a paragraph or two in that direction may not be amiss. Lady Isabelle is married to Archibald Carlyle, and, though in love with her husband, is insanely and unjustly jealous of Barbara Hare, a family friend and lifelong acquaintance of Archibald. Her jealousy is fanned into hatred by a designing villain, Sir Francis Levison, and she, after several years of happy married life, is induced to leave her husband through the false representations of Levison. Deserted by the destroyer of her peace, and is left along to the mercy of the world. Miserable and remorseful she gains entrance into her former husband's home in the guise of a French governess and is enabled to see and be with her children, although unable to re-establish herself as his wife, for, on her deserticn, Archibald had married Barbara Hare. She finds some solace and comfort, however, in the care of her children. The death of her eldest, however, undermines her own health.and finding herself at death’s door, she calls for her former husband, discloses her identity. and with his forgiveness, passes into the great beyond.

SALE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS Mrs. S. E. Hudnutt will offer for sale at public auction at the residence of Grover Hoffman on north Fifth street, one square north of the Methodist church, Decatur, on next Saturday, Nov. 28, at 1 o'clock p. m.. a lot of household goods, including a Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine, rockers, chairs, mirror, two large rugs, soft coal stove, gasoline heater, bureau, mattress and numerous other articles. 283-2 t o— SPECIAL PRICES AT THE GREEN HOUSE FOR THANKSGIVING. Chrysanthemums, 50c., SI.OO. $1.50 per doz.; earnations. 60c. per doz A let of extra fine gold fish 15c. apiece. Ernsberger Bros & Moses. o Democrat Want Ads. Pay

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Thanksgving the Most Sacred of All Holidays, to Be Observed Tomorrow A UNION SERVICE Historical Club Held Interesting Meeting—Other Items of Interest Mr .and Mrs. Peter Bickinger, of Rochester, have arrived in Decatur to remain at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tester for Thanksgiving. Representative members of the various denominations of the city will gather at the M. E. church tomorrow morning to worship together. It will be a union Thanksgiving service and inasmuch as we all have many things to be thankful for, the spacious house of worship should be taxed to its capacity. To be thankful is a quality so essential to a free and God fearing people. It is one of the traits peculiar to the American people which probably stands out as prominently as any other distinction we possess. What a glorious meeting it would be if every Decatur family is represented at tomorrow's meeting. Thanksgiving. unlike other holidays, is intended to be a purely religious holiday and has been set apart for that purpose. The attendant physical festivities of course, are blessed too. such as the heme coming of loved ones and seasons of good cheer, the carving of the turkey and the disposition of same, hut let us as American citizens, as a Christian people, bow cur heads in thanksgiving to the Almighty, before the shades of night fall upon us tomorrow, the. most sacred cf all holidays. Rev. Richard Spetnagle will have many good things to say at the services and excellent music will be served. Tomorrow evening the Presbyterian church will be the scene of the initial session of the Christian Endeavor societies of the district in annual convention. We therefore expect out of town delegations to arrive during the afternoon. The visitors will be well taken care of during the two days’ sta; in our midst. The sessions will be interesting and the public is invited to attend. The Historical Club was pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs. P. B. Thomas last evening, the hostess having charge of the entertainment. Mrs. Jennie Sudabaker had the principal paper on the subject of "Forestry” and it was something great. The care of fcrests by the future generations was well discussed. The Shakespeare Club will not hold their regular meeting this week.

YOU don’t have to do any hustling to get in on our good clothes feast. Everything’s prepared for you. ready to serve here. We’ve looked after the dressing for you. HART SCHAFFNER AND MARX clothes are ready to wear, the best clothes you can find. You may look the town over; it makes no difference to us whether you come here first or last, because we’ve got the value for your money to show you. We’ll show you some fine styles in Overcoats, new ideas for this season both in fabrics and models you’ll be sure to find here what you want either in Suits or Overcoats. H. S. &M. Suits . . . . sl6 50 to $22.50 H. 8. &M. Overcoats . $15.00 to $25.00 Clothcraft Suits and Overcoats $lO to $lB THANKSGIVING SPECIALS:-New Neckwear, Fancy Vests, Shirts, Hats, Gloves and Mufflers. Large varieties to select from. Holthouse, Schulte & Comp’y. ‘‘Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys.”

A dance will be given by the Columbian Club at the K. C. hall tonight and a grand time is expected. Many out, of town guests are expected to attend. j The music will be good. At eleven o'clock, thirteen of the Columbian boys will repair to the Anderson & Baker restaurant where they and their lady friends will enjoy a banquet. The Eagle lodge will hold their annual election of officers tomorrow evening and every member should be present. A family dinner will be given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Canter tomorrow. The guests will be Mrs. Katherine Center and family and Mrs. A A. Arnold and children, of Fort Wayne. A number of the Royal Neighbors pleasantly surprised Mrs. Harvey Shroll last evening in honor of her birthday anniversary. A good time was enjoyed. Mr and Mrs. Daniel Niblick have arranged to give a family dinner tomorrow. The guests are to be Mrs. Katherine Niblick, Mary and Amelia Niblick and Katie Henneford. The family and friends of Fred Reppert. of Vera Cruz, expect to surprise them tomorrow by gathering at their home unexpectedly. A good time is expected. C. B. L. of I. will give a pinochle game a; their hall Thursday evening. Game begins at 8 o’clock sharp. All pinochle players invited. Thanksgiving service in German language at the German Reformed church. Offering will be lifted at this service. Service to begin at 10:30. o— THRASHED BY BARTENDER. Balbec Lover of Wet Goods Gets Abusive With Drink. Ponlarqj. Ind., Nov. 24.—Dan Burkey, of near Balbec, received a good beating at the hands of William Christian bartender at the “First and Last Chance’’ saloon in South Meridian street, about noon today. Burkey entered the place, which is conducted by James Loper, and asked for a drink. It was given him by Loper and made him drunk in a short time. When he became abusive.Cnristian ordered Burkey to be quiet. He refused, and a few words ensued, ending in Christian knocking Burkey down. After the I affray was over, Burkey was taken In charge by friends and placed in an old barn nearby, where he slept off the effects of his jag. Later he appeared in the mayor's court and filed an affidavit against Christian, charging assault and battery. a FREE —Roast turkey and oyster dressing at Bud's place tonight. — o FOR SALE—One sideboard, good as new; book case, good bed and springs and other pieces cf furniture. Can be bought cheap if soon. Inquire at the Russel barber shop. 281-3 t

ITS GRANITE WARE Schafer Hardware Company Received a Full Car Load OF THESE GOODS Purchased at Bankrupt Sale —Are Offered at Half Price

The Schafer'Hardware company has just received a full car load of granite ware, including Ks cars of the best goods in this line of ware. The shipment arrived yesterday and is being unpacked today. That it is the largest shipment of this kind of goods ever received in this part of the country is conceded, and in order to dispose of it this company has decided to offer it at half price. Their advertisement in today’s issue and of the past week, tell the story, and if you need now or ever will anything in this ware you should take advantage of this greatest opportunity ever given you. The goods were purchased at a bankrupt sale in New York, on Mr. Schafer’s recent trip and is all first class as you can easily see by examining same. The shipment will consist of dish-pans, tea kettles coffee and tea pots, roasters, coffee boilers, drinking cups, large spoons, pie pans, wash pans, pudding pans, milk pans, water buckets, rice boilers, jelly pans and numerous other articles that complete a full line. Watch for the display and take advantage of an opportunity that may never come to you again. Tell your friends about it. Q. HAS MOVED HIS OFFICE. Dr. J. S. Boyers has moved his office to his residence, corner of Monroe and Third streets, one square west from the Boston store. 280-3 t

******* ******** * * * Remember our Big * * 1 Thanksgiving • * * * Matinee j * Starts at 1:30 p. m. * * * THE iGRAND; * ♦ * “Everybody goes to the * * Grand” * * * ***************

S YOU OUGHT TO BE i ! THANKFUL I ■ that you can get such great values as we are offer- ■ I inthe Way of Suit s ! ■ Overcoats and Under -! ■ h wear * We reselling I * T I )€St 9 ■ 1 $12.50, $15.60 J ■ W/ ■ fXi and S2O * ■ 11 -XI Wfe uits and Overcoa *s i B ever offered in the city ! ■ £?' W- -" J?' ror those prices. If I ■ ft; —* ou have not seen the | ® .■ivl' garments, come ard | * see them whether you ! ™ ■■‘ If' x/v’ ... ■ i * ■; 1_ ft': wish to buy or not. ~ | Wse Cravanettes j B ; We have Cravamtt ! ® coats, with or without ■ IE WS"'' •' M'-’ I the automobile collars ■ ■ « • ■:«?&' • • « - £ ln black, grey and ! ■ 8 browns. Price " Sk -j $lO to $29 ; Children’s Hose and Underwear '' —. to ■ If you want stockings | ■ for boys and girls that | ■■ are worth the money | J buy a pair of our guar- WHO j ! anteed “Wunderhose” sSiiM g ■ Special for This Week I H A.ll 15 cent Linen Collars !O Cts, | i ELZEY AND VANCE ! ■ J Corner East of Court House Decatur, Ld. to

NOTICE. The following stores will be closed all days Thanksgiving, November 26: Niblick & Co. True & Runyon. Kuebler & Mcltz Co. M Fullenkamp, 279-4 t o— — GEO. THICKER has for sale a brand new Splint coal, hard as a rock, per ton for a few cars. You have not seen its equal. Phone 534. 258-12 t ' that lasts equal to Anthracite at $3.50

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At Bell's Meat MarketFresh home made .sausage and mince meat; dressed and live turkeys, chickens, ducks and geese. 28W Q Andy Krunemacker. of north S«ond street, re-silvers mirrors and fe does first class work. If you har« anything in this line let him knot and he win prove to you that he know his business. Give him a call, '1