Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 309, Decatur, Adams County, 29 December 1908 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT Aubllahed Every Evening, Except Sun•fcy. by ' L E W G. ELLIN G H A M. Rates; Per week, by carrier 10 cents P* r aar - by carrier. ____,_|s o# Per month, by man 35 cenu Per year, by ma 11 ....... .$2 50 St»«le copies 2 wnls Advertising ratea mado 0> application. Entered at the postoffiee at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELL ER, M a nage r. STATE FINANCES PROVING EMBARRASSING People are wondering what Governor Hunly will say about the state's finances when he reads his last message to the assembled legislators next v.eek. In his inaugural address four years ago Governor Hanly severely criticised the administration of his predecessor, Governor Durbin, for anticipating the state's revenues. He declared that the revenues for the then current (1905) fiscal year had already been anticipated to the extent of $529,659. and he said that snch a condition would so embarrass the treasury that money would have to be borrowed or the revenues of the next fiscal year be drawn on in advance. From all this it was thought that Governor Hanly intended his administration to be economical. But what happened? Why, the Republican state officials just kept on anticipating the revenues until at the end of the fiscal year 1905 the counties had been compelled to advance $994,449. During the next fiscal year (1906) these advances had risen to $1,245,500. And during the fiscal year 1908 these advances had grown, according to the state treasurer's report, to $1,772,823. Just how Governor Hanly is going to explain this serious “embarrassment” of the treas-

ury during the last year of his administration is a matter that is claiming attention. There is no denying the £act that the state is desperately hard up and that the flnalncial problem , confronting Governor Marshall and the general assembly will be a difficult on e to solve. If the treasury was eraturrassed by the anticipation of the revenues that Governor Haniy found when he entered office. how much more serious must be the embarrassment now when the anticipation of the state's funds is almost double what it wtt then! In order to tide over the trouble four years ago wihout borrowing money on the state's bonds, the Republican legislature, on Governor Hanly’s advice, diverted the 3-cent sinking fund levy into the general fend. In this year's tax collections, however, the sinking fund levy must be credited to that fund where it was before. With a largely increased geneial expense account and with large building projects on hand, it can be seen that it is going to take hard thinking to make ends meet. One does not like to say It, but the truth is that from a practical point of view the state government is in a condition of bankruptcy. There is no question about its credit, for in all this land there is none better, but it has been living beyond its means to such an extent that it has been able to pay its bills only by drawing on the future the amount so drawn in advance during the year 1908 being nearly $2,000.000, as shown above. And who is responsible for this condition? Certainly not the Democrats, because they have not been in power for twelve years. It would have been a splendid thing for the taxpayers of Indiana if they had succeeded in their desire to give the Democratic party full control. That can be done at the next election, but until then the Democrats will be seriously handicapped. Governor Marshall and a Democratic house can do much, but it will not be possible for them to do all that should be done. The draining of the state treasury has been terrific for years. Some of this draining has been open end some more or less subterranean. Doubtless many leaks can be stopped, but it will take time and careful engineering to reconstruct some of the channels thraijh which the states money has raced from the treasury. So far as their power goes, the D<>mo-

crats will give a good account of their stewardship. .On that point the people may rest easy. The Fort Wayne News is right in oi posing further needless expense in the Dunn case. A conviction seems almost if not entirely impossible. With that fact known, why waste any more time or money? The message comes sizzling to us from Dixie Land that on New Year’s day over one-half of the sunny south win be dry territory. Who said the Democrats were the whiskey party? The fellows in Indiana who gag at county option can witness the spectacle in the south of the people swallowing state option down there and never once making a "rye’’ face in the process. —Columbia City Mail. Beginning next Monday Indianapolis will begin to take on the appearance of a legislative season. The sessions begin on Thursday and on the following Monday the governor’s inaugural will occur. After that the session will settle down to the real business for which they are assembled No legislation has yet taken any tangible form, and likely will not until the members get their heads together. It can at least be said that ail the candidate for United States senator are making a dignified and gentlemanly effort, none of them indulging in the use of personal assaults upon any other candidate. This is not only wise, but it shows that peace and harmony reigns within the ranks of the Democratic party and its leaders. The place of United States senator is an exalted one, and above the usual methods which involve the seeking or political preferment. It might be well for the Democrats of Indiana not to pay any attention to newspaper articles setting forth the attitude of Governor-elect Marshall on any question or matter of state interest. He has no time to deny rumors and is not giving out anything for publication. You cannot, therefore, rely on statements sent out from Indianapolis. Although be has not said so, judging him by the past, it is not likely that he will announce in advance what he intends to do in any respect. After the act is performed the people will know where he stands, and not till then.— Columbia City Post. IN CIRCUIT COURT

IN CIRCUIT COURT Judge Macy, of Winchester, Held Session Here Today MARRIAGE LICENSE Issued to Couple Each of Whom Has Passed Three Score Years A marriage license has been issued to Daniel J. Vermilyer, 61, a cheese maker from Oconomowoc, Wis., and Catherine Day, 64, of this city. The groom has baen married once, his wife dying twenty years ago and the bride twice, her last husband having died thirty years ago. Jacob D. Augsburger et al have deeded to Samuel Opliger, a small tract of land in Jefferson township for $110; the Eureka Oil & Gas Co. has transferred an oil lease in Wabash and Jefferson townships to M. P. Colt for $3,000. Judge Merryman held court at Winchester today, while Judge Macy of that place heard issues in several causes here. Judge Macy of the Randolph circuit court assumed jurisdiction in the case of Conrad D. Gallmeyer, trustee, vs. Edward Gallmeyer et al. Attorneys argued a demurrer filed by the plaintil* to the third paragraph of the separate answer of Dora Gallmeyer but nc decision was rendered. A final report was filed in the David Werling et al petition for drain, and was allowed. The superintendent of construction was discharged.

SOCIAL COLUMN St. Vincent de Paul Society to Meet With Mrs. H. H. Bremerkamp OTHER SOCIETY NEWS Young Peoples Society of Evangelical Church Hold Meeting The St. Vincent de Paul society will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. j H. H. Bremerkamp and it is especially requested that every member be present as at this time occurs the election • of officers. i From now on for a month or two there will be various social events in and about Decatur. We will be more than thankful if you will call phone number 51 and tell us about the doings you know of. It will cause you but little inconvenience and will help us to make our paperr bighter and newsier. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hower entertained at a turkey roast yesterday in hono‘ of their grandson, Bice Thomas Dille’s first Christmas. Those present were Mr. Frank Hower, Bluffton; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Dille, Miss 110 Dille, Georgian Dille, Josephine Hower, Carl Hower. The hours were happily spent. All departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Hower more such happy Christmas. The Young People’s Society of the Evangelical church held their businss meeting at the parsonage. There was a full attendance and following the business session officers for the coming term were elected: President, Mts. Runyon; vice president, Miss Ella Edington; recording secretary, Miss Vernia Smith; corresponding secretary, Miss Gladys Kern; treasurer, Mr. Eugene Runyon; organist, Miss Vernia Smith; chorister, Mr. George Kern. After the business session a social time was enjoyed by all, after which light refreshments were served. Attention is called to the, meeting of the Ladies’ Mite Society of the M. E. church on Wednesday afternoon. Dec. 30. at the home of Mrs. W H. Nachtrieb. A musical program will be given and a very pleasant afternoon is promised Let all members and friends of the society be sure to attend. NOTICE —I am operating my feed mills every day and can grind ear corn and small grain any way you i want it Satisfaction guaranteed. Respectfully P. Kirsch. 299-121

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REV. FOX CLAIMS A BRIDE * —“ Married Monday to Miss Grace Glenn. There was a quiet wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Glenn. 310 west DeWald street at 3 o'clock this afternoon, when Miss Grace Cur tls Glenn and Rev. Frank Morton Fox were united in marriage by Rev. Dr. John Balcom Shaw, a noted Presbytrian clergyman of Chicago. Only the Immedia’c relatives of »he bible were present. The bride wore a simple but beautiful empire gown c.f white Japanese crepe, made with a yoke of maltese lace and trimmed a little with gold lace on the bodice, and a touch of the trimming about the collar and sleeves and ends of the sash. For ornament the bride wore a bunch of violets as she carried no bouquet, and two pretty pins, the gilts of special friends. One was a Maderian filagree stick pin, and the other was a coronet pin of gold, set with seel pearls. After the ceremony the company were served refreshments in the dining room, which was decorated with ferns, white carnations and jonquils. The same colors predominated in all decoration, and carnations and jonquils were the only flowers used to any extent. This afternoon the bride ai- t groom left for an absence of a week from the city. For traveling Mrs. Fox wore a dark blue cloth suit with blue hat trimmed in green, and a light shade of blue. The bride and grcom wiii return io the city on Saturday and will go to housekeeping at 2227 south Harrison street, where they will be at home to their friends after the first of February. A brother of the bride, Burr Glenn, of Beardstown. 111., was the only guest from out of town. —Fort Wayne Sentinel. Poth the bride and groom are quite well known in this city, the former being a relative of the Blackburns. o . — A DANGEROUS OPERATION. is the removal of the appendix by a surgeon. No one who takes Mr. King's New Life Pills is ever subjected to this frightful ordeal. They work so quietly you don’t feel them. They cure constipation, headache, biliousness and malaria. 25c. at all dealers. Democrat Want Ads. Pav

SE ■ W li w HERE ARE A FEW SAMPLE PROPERTIES WE ARE NOW OFFERING FOR SALE We have a large number of others on the market, and may have Just what you are wanting. If yon are Interested in the purchase or sale of business rooms or residence, town or city property or farm lands in Indiana, Texas and New Mexico. Examine our recent large descriptive lists of these properties. If you wish a buyer for your property, see what we may be able to do for you. No charge for advertising property if left on the market for the time listed.

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No. 751 —Is a nineteen acre tract on the gravel .pike northeast of De- ! catur. Good average soil, a mixture of sand and clay loam; has ordinary fences and inexpensive buildings. Price $1,050.00. No. 743 —Is a desirable fifteen acre tract of well improved land within about two and a half miles northwest cf Decatur on the traction line. The buildings consist of a nearly new barn, cribs cow and hog stables, etc., and a good five room story and g half residence. This tract is an ideal berry and poultry farm, within r. few rods of the traction station. $2,800.00. Nc. 753 —Is a well located 40 acre tract northeast of Deeatur on the gravel pike. Good buildings, some good fruit trees and young timber. Drove well, wind wheel, cistern, etc. • A good frame barn 30 by 45 feet in size; ordinary fences. This farm is within a half mile of school and about three miles from Decatur. Price, $3,200.00. No. 750 —Is a fifty-nine acre tract about three miles from Decatur on the gravel pike. Is about half black land, good frame buildings, seven room house, cribs, barn, etc. Has good cistern, drove well and wind pump, nice surroundings —a grove of native trees about the house. Possession can be given at once if sold soon. Price, $4,200.00. No. 747 —Is a number one 80 acre tract of land within a mile and a half of Decatur on the stoned road. Is about two-thirds black land with good drainage. Is near school, and has several hundred dollars worth of good saw timber. For a short time this farm can be bought for $75.00 an acre.

LEAVES FOR WEST F. M. Schirmeyer Hastens to Bedside of His Sick Mother AT BELT, MONTANA A Second Telegram Conveys the Fact That She is Very Low ■ Frank M. Schirmeyer left early this morning for Belt, Montana, where he was called on account of the very salons illness of his stepmother. For 'several days she has been quite sick and last evening Mr. Schirmeyer received another message from his sister. Mrs. Lizzie Young, of Belt, with whom the mother has lived for some years, stating that she was very low and if he wished to see her alive he should come at once. The aged Mrs. [Schirmever is well known here, is a i sister of C. C. Cloud, the ex-county recorder and lived here for over forty I years. She left here about fifteen ’years ago after the death of her hus’band and has since lived with her 1 daughter in the west. She is past eighty years old. and 1$ is probable | that her illness is due to her age, though none of the messages have I stated the cause. It is scarcely probjable that she will recover. She has I a number of other relatives in this ’ county. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for the assistance and sympathy extended to us in the last illness and death' of our dear wife and mother. R. E. Smith, Jr., and Family. a Feed Perles s Crushed Oyster shells to raise poultry and eggs profitably. For sale at all drug stores and at Hale’s warehouse. 284-12 t

710—Is a three quarter acr e tract on the gravel pike just outside of the city limits of Decatur. Has all new buildings is in a good location; house a story and a half frame, six room building with nice front porch, good cistern and natural wood finish throughout Can be bought for $1,025.00. 674—1 s a three quarter acre tract of well improved ground just outside the city limits of Decatur on the traction line south. Has good frame story and a half house, good garden plenty of fruit, and shade, has has large cistern, small stable and some other buildings. Good location just beyond the corporation at $1,550.60. *7s—1 3 a 116 acre tract on the public road near market and about % mile to school also near graded school and church. Has ordinary house, large barn, and some ether buildings; productive soil, a mixture of clay and sand loam with some black land. If sold soon the farming implements, stock, etc., can be sold with this farm. The tract alone can be sold for $9,300.00. 690—1 s an 80 acre tract on the stoned road about five miles from Decatur, la about % black land has new buildings which consist of a cowvenient story and a half ten room house on atone foundation, large horse and hay barn, new cribs, granary, etc. This farm is a half mile from school and church, ig on the telephone and rural free delivery lines and for the next 60 day? can be bought for sso.oo an acre. 696—1 s a wen located 7$ acre tract on the stoned road within twe miles of a good market, graded school.

VOTE WAS SEVEN TO FIVE. The Dunn Case Assumes a Peculiar Shape. Following the disagreement of the jury on Saturday, Charles W. Dunn, who has three times undergone the ordeal of trial on the indictment which charges him with the murder of Alice Ccthrell at Wallen more than seven vears ago. has gone quietly back to fcl , work. He is at liberty .under a bend of $5-000 and is living with his sen uncomplainingly awaiting the final disposition of the case which has become unique in the annals of the Allen county courts. Dunn has little comment to make beyond the reiteration of his declaration that he is innocent and the expression of entire satisfaction with the efforts and the course of his attorneys. When Judge Watkins dismissed the jury at 4 c clock Saturday afternoon it lacked but ten minutes of forty-seven hours since the panel of twelve men had received the court's instructions and. rtired to the jury room to deliberate upon a verdict. Subsequent developments show that the jurors were hopelessly divided in judgment, and that agreement was impossible. The vote of the jury it is learned, stood steadfcstly at 7 to 5 in favor of acquittal of the aged man. The future of the case is entirely problematical. There is a persistent belief in many quarters that it will never come to trial again, bm that it will be dismissed by the state. Under the law the prosecuting attorney may, with consent of the judge of ’he court, nolle prosse a case of this character, but Prosecutor Thomas has given out no statement regarding his intentions in the matter.—Fort Wayne Sentinel. o — SAVED THEM Dr. J. O. Greson. State Secy of American Veterinary Medical Ass’n., Kokomo, Ind., says: “The herd of hogs on which the Bourbon Hog Cholera Remedy was used,was sold yesterday. We give this remedy the credit of saving them.” —o FREE—IOc. package Coskey's Laying Tonic and 25c. Poultry Book. Bring ad. to Smith, Yager & Falk. By mall 7e 249-30 t

church, etc. Is within a half mile of the public school building and 1 na good location. This farm ’■ nearly all black land, has good drainage, has nearly new frame buildings, a cottage house of perhaps five rooms, a fratn, horse and • hay barn, cribs, granaries, etc. Has some good timber on this land. Price of this farm is $96.00 an acre. There is no better land in Adams county than this farm as • whole. 706—1 s a well located 166 acre tract 1 in western Union township, in good location on the rural free delivery mute and telephone lines. Is in a thrifty German neighborhood near the stoned road, is near school and church, on two public roads, the two 80s face the roads to the south and west and could be divided. This land has gooo drainage, a large two story frame house, about as good as new, a good frame barn 40 by 60, on stone, also a horse and hay bam about 36 by 51 feet in size. Hog and sheep houses, double corn cribs and wagon shed, tool house, buggy house,ete. Has a drove well and windpnmp, besides small fruit, grapes ete., there are about 106 trees. This land is well fenced, with principally wire; the soil is largely black land, and properly cultivated will produce gpod returns of any erpps grown upon it. If taken soon, this farm can bo bought for $85.00 an acre. 728 —Is a well improved five acre tract on the stoned road within one-half mile of Decatur; i s well fenced and in good location; has ample buildings for a poultry farm or trucking garden; has a dug well, a drove well and force pump, small stable, new chicken house and park, and a good story and a half six room residence in good condition. This is a good piece of ground and If sold soon can be bought for $1,450. Is a good 81 acre tract on the gravel pike within about three miles of Decatm, is well fenced, has good average buildings, which consist of a comfortable cottage house, summer kitchen, woodhouse, milk house with cement floor, drove well, sheep and hog houses, cribs and wagon shed, cattle and tool house 15 by 66, and a good frame barn on stone 46 by 60, with threshing floor, granary, etc; large bearing orchard, and about seven acres of nice young Umber worth at least seven or eight hundred dollars; price of this land s7l an acre—ss,Bo6. s73—lg as 4 acre tract ou the proposed traction Mne in southeastern Adams county, ig w# n locate has >mmm k»»d ImprnveiMnts, which consist of a comfortable story and a half hoMo tram bam 46 bv M «. *tth emeat

WED TOMORROW Harold Cantwell. Prominent Young Attorney of Hartford City Takes Bride IS WELL KNOWN HERE Both Parties Hail from I n . diana’s Most Highly Respected Families Harold Cantwell, of Hartford City a promising young attorney, who & quite well and favorably known h Decatur, is to be married at Rushville tomorrow evening to Miss Hazel Carr, who is one of th e most prominent young ladies of that place. Mt Ctntwell has visited Decatur on several occasions, and while here made numerous friends who will join ia wishing for him the success he deselves. The compact between the contracting parties originated while they were attending DePauw university and the announcement of their coming marriage interests their hosts of friends. Both parties hail from the most highly respected families of th state, and they start on their matrimonial career under most pleasant auspices. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sprang and Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Allison, who became acquainted with the Cantwell family at Oden, Michigan, have received invitations to the wedding. W.V.tkrr.CE. D. F. M«rpky, Att'r P.LGnaU Aetna Engineering Bureu Civil Engineers Surveys,Estimates,Valuations, Particular attention given to street pavements, sewerage and water supply sys-i terns. Surveys for steam and electric railways. Special Assessment Experts Suite 700, 125 La Salle St TaL Main 235 S CHICAGO

and stables; slate roofed granary,B cribs, and sheep and hog stables SB by 50 feet in 81ze '> wind P um P' fencing, and an average quality dB ■■ land; this farm can be bought fotß SB2 an acre. E 727 —Is one of the best 80 acre tractiß ■ of land in Monroe township; ly s i black land no open ditcteiß ■; and about 1600 rods of tiling; isotß j the public road a quarter of a miliß i? from the north and south stoueiß j road; Is well fenced and has buildings; the bar n alone is aalß J cost over $1,000; has a comforUbiiß ; story and a half residence. drwß ■? well, large cement water stock double cribs, good bearing nrchaXß ' and about seven acres of woodsV"B plenty of material for buildings otß for tie timber; for the next sltiß days this land can be bought litH SIOO an acre. | 712—1 s a 162 acre tract on the trkj|| tion line near Decatur. On t*B farm is an extensive gravel "*B that yields a handsome income ann*B ly. The land is largely black ufl yellow sand soli, easy to cultinj and brings splendid crops. This MB has good outlet for drainage. ? rail fences, good orchard, and ordftsj frame buildings; is on the grsrsl piiß / and traction line, station near residence; this is an ideal for a stock farm and this cannot be matched in Adams B for $75 an acre. 664 —Is a desirable ll' 1 ? acre ’.M < on the gravel pike near Deca.-'g® This land has running stock ” ■ throughout the year; Is we! ' ® and tiled, has ten acres of g young timber, a number of .. trees for lumber; is a of soil, sand loam, clay and land, all a productive buildings are worth at least J and consist of a large ban on stone foundation, a P” % room dwelling house, on sto J ie tion, with largo good cel’ar: /JBS scales, cribs, granary, etc. ,| soon this farm can be I | SIOO an aere. £ 733—1 s a desirable tw.®t0 v jt tract, largely black lan ; JB;J| stoned road, about tltr—• m '‘ J west of Monroe. Is on jB ® mail route and telephone ■« in good neighborhood With the exception of a . 24 by 40 on tile block « it has rdinary bui!diDgS ' llll i ( comfortable story and ,W room residence, milk house, double cri ’jß g shed, drove well. etc. ® chsnl of app£ P lu ®' * ' | | bought for $2Ju6- g||l WE HAVE A LARG ( Ag •f ■mailer tracts B’W five aer« and sosa« fg IM Mrs trsets Mt B’B