Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 291, Decatur, Adams County, 7 December 1908 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier |5.00 Per month, by mall 35 cents Per year, by mail . $2.50 Single copies cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, The merchant can make business for himself by advertising a list of suitable Christmas presents. It does not require a great deal of enterprise to do this, and it will help those who may want to buy. And now the newspaper dispatches have it that Ji m Goodrich is out of politics for good and all. The dispatches are wrong. When Jim Goodrich says he is out, is when he is getting ready to get in good. It will pay the skeptical to watch him closely. The ouster proceedings in Missouri against the International Harvester company have developed the fact that the capitalization of the trust in absorbing four companies was $120,000,000, and that its dividends and surplus since 1902 have been $33,000,000. It has stifled competition and increased prices of harvesting machinery, and Missouri is seeking to drive it from that state.—South Bend Times. It was a beautiful service held by the B. P. O. E. Lodge of Sorrow Sunday, and those who joined the members of this benevolent order, and heard those things which softens men’s hearts, were the better for it. It was the one day in Elkdom in which thought is given to the immortality of man, and the reverence of such a day makes every Elk a better man in the sight of God, and likewise a better Elk. The ritualistic teachings of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks elevates mankind generally, and the practice of their benevolent generosity is the best sort of Christianity. Here we are in the midst of prosperity, an almost prohibitive protective tariff and a deficit of more than a hundred million dollars, all at one and the same time. There is even some gossip behind the scenes about the probability of a bond issue to pay the running expenditures of the government. We are compelled to ask ourselves whether or not the foreigner pays the tariff. All this brings to mind how impossible is a panic dur-

Bring in your winter Clothing And let Louis Mailand clean and press them. HE MAKES THEM LOOK LIKE NEW. Located Above Model Cigar Store. L. MAILAND »»»»»»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦»♦»»*» 0000»000»000»»0060 »♦♦♦»♦♦♦» I Why are You n Waiting so Long? : :: 4 - ; • to do your Christmas shopping when others are getting o I ; the cream of the stocks by ’’ selecting early and having J • them laid away for them. o You don’t need any money ;; until you get the gqcds as we are glad to lay your se- o 3 lections away for you Come ; ► early, get just what you want, then you don’t have < ► totake just what you can get. Have it off your mind. We <► have beautiful presents for <► everybody, young and old, o ; ; lady or gentleman. Goods to ; ’ suit everybody. < > < > O <>‘ • o <. < ► ... o i; Hensley the Jeweler |

ing good oil Republican times. There must be something wrong. Perhaps the powers that be intend this as a just punishment for suffering Indiana to elect a Democratic governor and eleven congressmen. Who knows? We have got to blame this nasty thing to some cause. In the meantime the standpatters in congress are trembling in their boots, and promising all sorts of congressional economy, in order that they may help Uncle Sam out of the very bad hole. LIVED LONG LIFE Mrs. Hattie, Wife of Late Abraham Beery, Died this Morning at 4:20 O’Clock CREEPING PARALYSIS Signaled the Coming of the Death Angel—Was 71 Years of Age Her body enveloped by creeping paralysis and the infirmities of old age contributing to the seriousness of the ailment which foretokened inevitable death, Mrs. Hattie, the widow of seven months of the late Abraham Beery, breathed her last at the home of her niece, Mrs. George Roop his morning at 4:20 o'clock. Though a sufferer for years the decedent has withstood the ravages of a complication of ailments with wonderful vitality and it was not until the inception of the cieeping paralysis that there were evidences of her /early demise. This dread disease, however, is deadly in its sweep and but few young survive its attendant effects much less a woman whose age numbers in the three score ten. The deceased, at one time the wife of Alex Eichar, became the wife of Mr. Beery about eight years ago. subsequent to the death of her first husband, who was. prior to his death one of Adams 'county’s wealthiest residents. She was born in Ohio, April 29, 1838. Most poignant sorrow follows the death of such an estimable woman and besides a multitude of grief stricken friends the following share in the bereavement: two sisters, Mrs. David Springer, of Van Wert, and Mrs. H. Steele, of Pleasant Mills; two brothers, Jesse Coffmann, a retired farmer of Kansas and another brother who is a banker in California. The funeral services will be held from the Pleasant Mills M. E. church tomorrow afternoon, the cortege leaving Decatur at 12:30 o’clock.

Frank Schumacher, who has been serving as cook for the workmen who are constructing a big ditch between Montpelier and Warren, for Butler Brothers, the contractors of this city, has returned home. The job will be completed in about three weeks, and the few men now at work have arranged to board themselves, it getting a little disagreeable for camp life.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Ladies’ Mite Society of M. E. Church to Meet With Mrs. D. D. Heller FRIDAY AFTERNOON Shakespeare Club to Be Entertained—Other Social Items of Interest The young people’s societies of the city will hold a union service at the Evangelical church next Surfday evening. The young people cf the city as well as the old are cordially invited to attend. The Christmas programs usually rendered at the M. E. church have been miscellaneous ones .and many have taken part. This year, howevei, a cantata will be rendered and but a limited number will be called upon to help. The Ladies’ Shakespeare Club will entertained at the home of Mrs. D. D. Heller Wednesday, the hostess to have the principal paper on Ancient Mexico. The Ladies- Mite Society of the M. E. church will be entertained at the home of Mrs. J. D. Hale Friday afternoon and an interesting session is promised. The members and friends of the society are urged to be present. The Esquires and Knights of the Holy Grail will meet tomorrow night for the purpose of organizing a senate The “ship subsidy bill” will be the first measure presented before the body. Mrs. Oscar Jones, of Seventh street, assisted by a number of neighbors and friend, perpetrated a surprise upon her husband Saturday evening which proved a very happy social event. The occasion was in honor of Mr. Jones’ thirty-seventh birthday. That gentleman came down street Saturday evening to do a little shopping and when he returned at eight o’clock he found the house dark. Surprised he entered cautiously, and no sooner had he reached the center of the room than the lights were turned on and he half startled out of his boots when he beheld the gathering of smiling faces He recovered soon enough to enjoy the evening with the guests. Music and games, taffy and popcorn helped the minutes to fly and Mrs. Jones served a very delicious three-course luncheon which closed a happy affair.

Mr. Perry Hunt, who moved on Albert A. Butler’s far m in September, was 28 years old yesterday and his wife gave him a surprise that he will remember for many a birthday by inviting thirty-eight of his relatives and friends in to help her show him how they do in Adams county, as this was his first birthday in this county. Mr. Hunt and family went to church in the morning and on arriving at home was surprised to find so many people pie. And he could not say anything only that the people did not do this in Tipton county. Those present were Geo, Lett and family, Albert A. Butler and wife, John Evans and family, John Lett and family, John Townsend and family, Mary Rayl, George Peters, Charles Henry, Della Jannes, Chas. Hawkins and wife, Harry Butler and family, Meryl Coppock, Carel Smith and wife, Thomas Dewitt and wife. After partaking of a dinner fit for a king the afternoon was spent with music and a general good time was had. The guests wishing Mir. Hunt a long life and many such birthdays. Agent McCullough at the Clover Leaf station Informs us that a big business in the freight department was done iro m Decatur last month.

Peerless Crushed Oyster Shells Advantages Gained by the Use of It. It acts as grit and prevents “cholera.’’ It keeps the poultry healthy. It makes hens lay an egg per day. It prevents soft shell eggs. It makes the egg shell strong enough to carry without breaking. It contains many essential components of the egg. It makes eggs larger and heavier. Every poultry house or yard should have a pan or trough full, so that the fowls can have access to them at all times. For sale wholesale or retail by J. D. HALE 201 S. Second Street

LODGE MAN DIES AT DETROIT S. B. Borden, of Hartford City, Died Sunday. Hartford City, Ind., Dec. 6. —A telegram received from Detroit, Mich., this morning brought the information that S. B. Borden, who has been in a hospital in that city following an operation for an obstruction of the bile duct, died at 4 o'clock this morning of cancer of the liver. Following the operation the attending physician announced that while Mr Borden might possibly recover sufficiently to allow him to be brought home, his ultimate recovery was impossible and that his death was but a matter of a few weeks. Up to within a few hours of his ddath Mr. Borden believed that he would recover in spite of the belief of his physicians. It is said that Mr. Borden’s death was hastened on account of the liver tube which had been inserted to drain the bile duct becoming misplaced, causing a severe bleeding and making a second operation necessary. The deceased was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows and was great commander of the Indiana Maccabees. A committe of twelve, representing the three lodges, will leave here early tomorrow, for Fort Wayne, where they will meet the remains about noon and will return with them on an I. U. T. special car. The funeral will be held from the Grace M. E. church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Earle Naftzger in charge, with burial at the I O, O. F cemetery. The funeral will probably be the largest ever held in this city, as the Maccabees have a large membership here and delegations will be present from every lodge in the state. The Maccabees will be in full uniform and the burial will be held under the auspices of the organization.

MONEY TO LOAN —I have plenty of money toioan on farms. No commission charged. Dore B. Erwin, attorney at law. tufri o

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gSff TO THE Snow Agency 'DECATUR, INDIANA. Yes Follow the Crowd and Get a Home of Your Own and Quit Paying Rent Are you expecting a great reduction in values, or a sndden fall In prices? A moment's consideration vrfill convince you that artificial gas, electric lights, paved streets, stoned roads, large manufacturing industries, and new traction lines put in operation, do not reduce the prices of the real estat e near them. That good locations will steadily increase in value, no matter who owns them. That you might as well save that increase as to pay high for it when you buy some years later. Now is the time to invest your money while property is reasonably cheap. The Snow Agency can fit you out with your choice from a list of abort 25,000 acres of as good farm lands as can be found in eastern Indiana or from a list of about One Hundred City Properties The owners want to sell these properties, not for speculation, at fictions values, but for a change of Investment. Some of them can be exchanged for good farm lands. If your property is for sale at its real cash value, by listing it with us we will advertise it without cost or eipens e to yon, and are nearly sure to find you a buyer in a reasonably short time. Befor e buying examine our prices and properties, as w e can doubtless fit you out with just what you want and save you money in the transaction. From our large lists we here refer you to a few sample properties that we are now offering for sale:

699 — Is a five room cottage In southeast Decatur, near the electric lights is on water and gas lines, good sized lot, has email stable, summer hitch* ■ en, wood house, etc, fruit trees, etc. Rental value $6.00 per month. Can be bought for $650.00. 682 —Is a five room cottage on Adams street in good location, stoned street, cistern, city water, on gas line, has stable, coat house, garden, maple shade and fruit trees. Rental value $7.00 per month. iCan be bought for SBOO.OO. 700 — Is a five room residence in southwest Decatur on the stoned street, and in a good location. On e acre of ground goes with this property. ' Fair buildings consisting of residence, horse and cow stable, etc. .About fifty nice thrifty apple, pew and plum trees. This is a bargain at $1,050.00. Fine rich garden ground. 704—1 s a 2.56 acr e tract in west Decatur, on the stoned road In a good location. This property has two Xeaidence buildings, sheds and some other buildings. Is ‘a good tract for berry culture, and can I furnish homes nicely for two families In comparatively new dwellings. For the next sixty days this can be bought for $2,300.00. 707—1 s • good frame seven room residence on 11th street, in good location. Has good large stable granary, drove well, cistern and

BASE BALL STOCKHOLDERS MEETING. * ——— The stockholders of the Decatur base ball association are hereby notified that a meeting will be held at the office of Gallogly & Lower at 7:30 on Wednesday evening, December 9, for the purpose of arranging for the payment of several old debts against the said association. A movement is on to sell the property, and if this is not done it will be necessary to make an assessment against the stockholders. If you have an opinion on the matter, you should be present at this time to express same as some definite action must be taken at this time to avoid suits for collection of these accounts. Please be' there if interested. J. H. Heller, Pres. 291-3 t Fred Vaughn, Secy. ■ - o NOTICE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The election of officers for the following year will be held on our regular meeting night Monday, Dec. 7. It is expected that /every knight will attend this meeting. Much other business of importance will be taken up so do not fail to be there. By order of Grand Knight. o————— The perfection churn—best in the world—will churn sweet or sour cream in less than 10 minutes. Light and easy running and guaranteed to churn mqre butter from same amount of cream than any other. For sale at J. D. Hale's warehouse. E. F. Hoffman, agent, Van Buren, Indiana. e other w-2m THRESHING OUTFIT FOR SALE I have for sale a Rumley engine and a Huber separator, McCormick corn husker, all in good running order. Will sell cheap. Murle Leisure, Monroe, Ind. 285-6 t — o — A RARE INVESTMENT. $5,000 worth of stock in a good live corporation, paying 6 per cent above taxes. With SI,OOO of this stock you can secure a good position. C. Lautenhelser, opp. Court House.

plenty of fruit and shade. Is a desirable location; can be bought for $1,775.00. 701—Is a weii built seven room story and a half residence in south Decatur, on the proposed traction line south. This house is well located and is natural wood finish throughout. Is on stone foundation, has large cement cellar, electric lights, city water, la plumbed for gas, and the property has a quarter of an acre of ground, A small stable, wood and coal house, etc. Has plenty of fruit and shade and Is In a desirable location. Can be bought so? $2,200.00. 705 —Is a brick business room on Second street, has a 22 foot frontage, 132 back to the alley; has single story brick building, cement sidewalks, and is on the brick street Is suitable for a good business location not requiring extensive floor surface. Also No. 629, a large bus iness room fronting the court house, on Second street Prices and terms made known on applies tlon. 00*—Is a seven rom residence wttk cellar on north sth street This property consists of two regulai slsed lots, is on the wsSet side el the street, and in goodlocatloa. Ii convenient in arrangement, ]*u plenty of shade and nice fruit trees drove well, is on stoned street and good sewerage. For the next sixty

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days it can be bought for $2,400.00. 717—1 s a comfortable five-room cottage on water and electric light lines in southeast Decatur. Has two porches, cistern, brick sidewalk and a bargain at $550. 720—1 s a new small cottage in southwest Decatur, has a good cistern, brick sidewalks, nice new summer kitchen, and coal house. Is a full r alley lot in good location. Price $750. 725—1 s a comfortable five-room cottage near Lutheran church, on Eleventh street; nice front and back , porches, cement cistern, brick sidewalks, good severage, some fruit trees and maple shade; can be sold for SBSO. 719—1 s a good lot with sewer draln- ’ age on Eleventh street, plenty of f fruit and shade, nice front porch, summer kitchen, cistern and city water, good stable and comfortable , cottage house for SI,OOO. 633—1 s a roomy and comfortable story t and a half residence on Ninth street r near Monroe st; is in good condition, has nice front porch, coal house, cistern, % of a drove well, is on good sewerage, nice front view to Monroe street, and can be bought for ’ $1,300. r 711—Is a story and a half new eight 1 room residence in south Decatur. ,’ House on concrete and tile block I foundation and natural wood finish L Inside; has cement cistern, drove t well, coal house, etc. Is a full city lot in this addition; can be bought for $1,400. r 721—1 s a good seven-room story and r a half residence in northwest Decatur near Monroe street; is more y than a full lot, has a drove well, t. cistern, stable, shade and fruit e trees, nice front porch, cement d walks, summer kitchen, wood house, i- etc. Price $1,400. , 9 725—1 s a story and a half new elas, room residence with cellar on east d Mercer avenue; hag water well, stall ble, cement cistern, and an acre and s, a half of ground, This property can ,s be bought for $1,550, or seller would n take a smaller desirable property as it part payment on this one. ‘“6—l® a good location on west Adams 5- street, in southwest Decatur two a, nice high lots, brick sidewalk,’ fni i t * and shade trees, summer kitchen > and comfortable six-room story and L a half residence in good condition. *- If sold soon this property can hs <r bought for $1,625. ** 716—a nearly new story and s. h fc W •t nine-room residence on north Third ® street: i= «• „ . - . . 1 ' ‘” c ’’ Bri *e, has cemeat cistern, drove well, brick sidewalks; is natural wood finish, has * >ice front aB « porches, is on J J° BCTete and foundation. Has rs ™ 6 Cel l ar - “ d fOUr Mlce upst.JLr 8 la Ca ’ * bou » bt to $2,000. « * BeTea ' room Etor r ana a halt * residence with goo* cemented eel- • U. j M southeast Decatur on Hirk J eighty feet fronfiS 7 the street; nieeSS

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lot, has water well, cistern, chicken park and stable with cemented floors nice shade and plenty of fruit trees; price $2,000. 715 —Is a convenient nine-room story and a half house with good cellar, on north Third street; stone foundation, bay window, nice porches and fine maple shade; city and cistern water, good sewerage and on stoned street; plumbed for gas and water, and thoroughly wired for electric lights; has coal house, stable, cistern, and two full width city lota, for a short time this property will be offered for $2,500. 722 —Is a well built and convenient eight-room residence on stoned foundation on west Monroe street; cellar, cement cistern, wood house, stable, electric lights, cement walks, fur nish,ed bath, plenty of fruit and shade trees, and on the proposed traction line; price $2,500. 61$ —1« a modern seven-room twostory residence, with cellar, on a brick street in a nice residence part of Decatur; has a 60 foot frontage, and contains ground for about three city lots; cement sidewalks, good stable, cistern, city water, electric lights, bath, etc; gome fine fruit and shade trees; $2,800. 735 —Is a five rom cottage on the west side of the street in south Decatur. Is a full alley lot near the traction line and school. Is on water, gas, and electric light lines, and in good location. On this lot Is a good variety of plums, pears, grapes and other fruit Price $925 00. 737—1 s a comfortable five room cottage on Front street, near Jackson 1 street. Is about one square from th etractlon line and is on a bricked street Is a full city lot in the original plat of Decatur; has cement . and brick walks, cistern, etc. Considering bricked street, location, etc., is reasonable in price at $1,125. 739 —Is a neat and nearly new. story and a half residence 1 nthe central part of the town of Pleasant MillsHas god cement walks, cistern, cellar, stable, etc. Is a well built 1 residence, and a good property for $1,200.90. 1 736 —Is a neat story and a half nearly ' new eeven room residence on Grant street. On water, gas and electric light lines. House on brick foundation, large front windows, weathered oak and stained finish, nice open stairway, electric Ights. plenty ° poreh room, more than a full lot, cistern, part of drove well, brick sidewalks. etc. Price $1,600.00. ■ 740—1 s an eleven room story and » half residence on cement block f aaß 1 dation, on brick street, within a 1 few squares of the court housei electric lights', city and cistern 1 ter, good cellar, nice maple sh • and some good fruit trees. Is we ' located and has plenty v>f room f°f any ordinary family. This is 0 the few large well located residence* 1 °n bricked street that can be bo« at a moderate price. $2,525.M.