Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 310, Decatur, Adams County, 30 December 1908 — Page 2

1 HE DAILY pe Mocrat PUb,Uhed E *»ninT^xcw P t Sun d «y. by LEW G, E L l | N G HAM. Rates: P«- week, by carrier centa P®' MW. by month, b y mail 25 Per year, by man , f , _ 0 Single copies ,„ '* *’ \ Advertising rates made known o. application. Entered at the postoffic® at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J - H ‘ H E ILE R, Manager. To an interviewer at Philadelphia recently Colonel Bryan very frankly • d his position. He has no regrets over the recent campaign. He expects to be in politics for twenty years. His influence will be exerted in holding the Democratic party firmb to the principles of the Denver platform, which, h e claims. were endcrsed by the votes of six and a half ndllions of electors. He prefers to de fils work as a private citizen, but <ll not refuse office or candidacy if duty calls. In the meantime he will make it his duty to be present whenever any group of men shall attempt t(O Reiiublicanize the Democratic party.”—South Bend Times. The mid-winter meeting of the Indiana Democratic ‘Editorial Association will be held a tthe Denison Ho*el at Indianapolis on 4th end sth. On the evening of the 4th the annual dinner will be given. Upon this occasion the association will have as its honored guests Governor Marshall, Lieutenaat-Governor Hall. Prof. R. P. Alley, superintendent of public instruction, the newly elected United States senator and other persons prominent in .the party councels of the state. The regular business meeting of the association will be held at nine o’clock on the morning of February sth. It is expected to irake this the most notable meeting of the association in recent years. 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.” oFREE —lOe. package Donkey's Laying Tonie and 25c. Poultry Book. Bring ad. to Smith, Yager A Falk. By mall 7c. 249-30 t

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SOCIAL COLUMN Mrs. C. A. Dugan Gave a Delightful Party Last Night PLAYED EUCHRE Mrs. George Flanders Will Entertain —Other Items of Interest The fellowship degree was conferred upon Messrs. Carl Myers, F. Payne and Ned Steele at the Masonic lodge las* night. After the work a delightful social session followed. Mrs. C. A. Dugan was hostess at a brilliant event in the annals of Decatur’s social set last evening when in a clever manner she entertained twenty-four of her lady friends. The beautiful home was attractive in its Christmas decorations when the party of merrymakers seated themselves at conveniently arranged tables for a siege of euchre Clever playing followed and when twelve games were completed Mrs. T. M. Reed and Mrs. C. O. France were declared prize winners. A dainty two-course luncheop followed, the tables being decoraetd with fjrtis and lighted candles, and served as an appropriate refreshment after indulgence in the popular pastime. To add to the brilliancy of the event, a Christmas tree was prettily illuminated and gathering about it as a family on the eve of the glorious holiday the ladies enjoyed a r.cst delightful social session. Mrs. Dugan was assisted in receiving the guests by her daughter, Miss Frances. Mrs. George Flanders will entertain at euchre tonight in honor of her two sitters, Misses Elizabeth and Anna Carlisle, of Cincinnati. A delightful time is anticipated. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Evangelical church will meet next Thursday afternoon at the parsonage in their annual business meeting. Several matters of great importance are to be transacted. After the business session the officers for the coming year will be elected. The ladies are looking forward to a very interesting meeting.

The members of the Historical Club were royally entertained at the home of Mrs. Thomas last evening. A delightful time was enjoyed by all present. The Shakespeare Club did not hold a meeting today but will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Horrison next Wednesday. GREAT MEETINGS An Evangelistic Season is Now on at Berne CROWDS ATTEND Eminent Divines Are Speaking Both Day and Night Berne is now enjoying evangelistic services through the medium of the tour churches there. The holiday season has been thus celebrated for several years. This year it is proving more popular than ever, it being difficult to make room for the immense throngs that gather at the different hours of the day anti evening. The churches interested and the only ones in Bertie are the Evanglical, German Reformed, Mennonite and (Missionary. They 'unite their forces for this ten days’ series of meetings, the speakers being Dr. and Mrs. Rees, of Rochester, New York, end Rev. Kriete, of Louisville, Ky. Meetings are held at nine o’clock in the morning, two o’clock in the afternoon and at seven in the evening. Brom one thousand to fifteen hundred people are in attendance at each of these services, even at the morning meetings the church Is . crowded to the doors. The meeting will last ten days and from the tone of expressions now r being made, nearly every citizen there will be sorry to see the end. Berne is one of the greatest church towns in the country.

FROM THE BERNE WITNESS. Items of Interest Clipped from the Tuesday Issue of That Paper. In the last issue of the Berne Witness we gleaned the following locals of interest: Perhaps the youngest married couple in this county are Mr. and Mrs. Edv.ard Elzey, who were married here Christmas Eve. The groom is 18 years o'd and the bride was 16 years old September 19th last. They were married at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Davidson, on Behring street by Rev. Frank Hartman. Mr. Elzey is the son of Mrs. Drlphia Elzey, of Decatur. They will live with his mother. Some miscreant or miscreants seem to think that because it’s beer or wine they hav e a right to lay hands on and steal said beverages. Samuel Kuntz reports that again on Thursday night while he was out of town one of his frame buildings was forced into with crowbars and ransacked for booze, of which, he says, there was none in the building at the time. Eight weeks ago about 18 quarts of fine Apricot brandy, 2 dozen quarts of beer and seme wine was stolen from his cellar ar.d rear building. Fred Rohrer’s came near having a fire at their home yesterday forenoon. Their 4-year-old daughter Margaret took a lighted Christmas candle and hid behind the couch in the sitting r< om, setting it on fire. The flames were trying to reach the ceiling when they were first discovered by her 10-year-old brother Paul, and had already ruined a boy's cap, a pillow, a spread and damaged the couch when they were smothered and extinguished through the presence of mind and heioic work of Mrs. Rohrer and the two boys Ira and Paul. Samuel L. Kuntz has taken unto himself a wife in the person of Miss Florence Hoover, of Union City. The marriage occurred in the home city of the young bride on Thursday night at 8 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Kuntz arrived from Union City Sunday night. They will go to housekeeping at once in the house on Behring .street owned by Bert Michaud. Mr. Kuntz holds a good job with P. W. Smith & Co. Here’s to the young couple wishes for a long and prosperous married life.

IT WAS EXPENSIVE Jay County Men Refused to Pay Assessments and Suits Followed ARE FILED HERE On Change of Venue—Ossian Live Stock Mutual the Plaintiffs Two new cases were filed in the Auams circuit on change of venue from the Jay circuit court that are of more or less interest to persons in several counties. The first is entitled The Ossian Live Stock Association vs. Clinton W. Hunt, and was appealed from the justice of peace court in Wayne township. The complaint recites that in June. 1907. Mr. Hunt gave his application for $1,500 insurance on his live stock, paying a fee of $15.00 for membership. From the next August until April he was assessed five times, the total being $26.25 or nearly twice what his membership fee Was. He refused to pay and the company brought suit. In the justices court judgment was given th e plaintiff for the full amount asked $26.25, and the appeal was taken and then a change to this county. The other case is a similar one against Eiby Raver and was filed in Penn township, Jay county. In his case he paid $34.00 membership and his assessments were $47.60,he only being taxed four times for some reason ot other. The company also received a judgment against him for th.e amount and the appeal followed. The Ossian company has been having a hard struggle during the past few weeks and these cases may create some interest. o The people are wondering whether they will make up for the present beautiful weather later on by a late ' spring or not. It is not improbable ; that bitter cold weather will set in i in the near future and continue for several weeks. WANTED —A girl Jo do.general house ‘ work. Inquire of Dr. J. Q. Neptune. If your dealer does not handle Admiral coffee, others do. MBtf

Serwin is honored Attorney D. B. Erwin Has Been Appointed Director of Winona School RECEIVED A LETTER Recently Telling of His Appointment—C. F. True is Also a Director Decatur has ben particularly honored by the executive committee of ♦he Winona Academy in the selection of two of her citizens as directors of thq, school, Attorney D. B. Erwin receiving notice Monday of his appointment to that honorable position. The letter received by Mr. Erwin is complementary indeed, stating that his name had been presented and that he was unanimously chosen. The advice and assistance of a greater number of men of the calibre of Mr. Erwin, the letter reads, will cause a more rapid progress in the affairs of the school. Mr. Erwin will, no doubt, accept the position and render his assistance in advancing Its interests. C. F. True received a similar appt intment several days ago from the executive board of the academy and the school now has ' two representatives in Decatur. The honor bestowed on these estimable men has come as a consequence of their capability as educational men and they will be heard from in the future in their new capacity. o Feed Perless Crushed Oyster shells to raise poultry and eggs profitably. For sale at all drug stores and at Hale’s warehouse. 284-12 t — 9 NOTICE —I am operating my feed mills every day and can grind ear corn and small grain any way you want it. Satisfaction guaranteed. Respectfully P. Kirsch. ' 299-12 t — . Democrat Want Ads. Pav

iW i 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 you 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. THE SNOW AGENCY decatur, i ND .

No. 751—1 s a nineteen acre tract on the gravel pik e northeast of Decatur. Good average soil, a mixture of sand and clay loam; has ordinary fences and inexpensive buildings. Price $1,050.00. No. 743—1 s a desirable fifteen acre tract of well improved land within about wo 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 e half residence. This tract is an ideal berry and poultry farm, within c. few rods of the traction station. $2,800.00. No. 753 —Is a well located 40 acre tract northeast- of Decatur 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.

LOCKED IN CAR THREE DAYS Frantic Boy Tries in Vain to Be Heard at Each Stop. WJfkesbarre, Pa., Dec. 29.—After , being locked in a Pennsylvania Railtoad freight car for three days. Harry Jot.es of Sunbury, was released here weak torn hunger, thirst and cold. Ho said that he climbed into the car at Sunbury, intending to sleep through tne night and the following morning to find his parents, whom he had not seen for some time. When he awakened the car was moving and the c 5,-r was locked. He tried in vain to get out. nor could he by shouting and ‘kicking the door make himself heard. IHe tried this every time the car I stopped, but not until this morning-, I when the car reached the yards in ■ this city, did he manage to make a | passing brakeman hear him. He was released and the police provided him ■ with a good dinner. —o • DENY SALE OF BEN-HUR LINE. Officials Say Ther e is No Talk of Disposal to McGowan. Crawfordsville, Ind., Dec. 29. —The officers and directors of the Ben-Hur traction line today made public that .the Ben-Hur line had not been sold to the’ McGowan syndicate as reverted. A meeting of the board of i directors was held at Indianapolis, and they say nothing was said in re- . gard to the sale of the line. Mr. Hughes of the Chicago Electrical In- ' str Hat ion company, which, is is understood owns, or has a lien on 51 per cent of the stock, is reported to have said nothing regarding the reported sale. JOE KELLEY AFTER SALARY Cincinnati, 0., Dec. 29.—Joe Kelley, [who managed the Boston national league team last season, has appealed to the national baseball commission for a decision on the legality of his two-year contract with Boston. He asks that President Dovey of t|ie Boston club be forced to live up to tne letter of the contract and be held responsible for the salary of $5,500 named in the document for the year 1909. Kelley has been deposed as manager of the Boston team and Frank Bowerman has been appointed to take charge of the men.

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 — Is 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. 675 — 1 3 a 110 acre tract on the public road near market and about % mile to school also near graded school and cllurch. Has ordinary house, large barn, and some other buildings; productive soil, a mixture cf 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 ttje stoned road about five miles from Decatur. Is about % black land has new buildings which consist of a convenient story and a half ten room house on stone foundation, large horse and hay barn, new cribs, granary, etc. This farm is a half mile from school and church, lg on the telephone and rural free delivery lines and for the next 60 day? can be bought for $90.00 an acre. 698—1 s a well located 79 acre tract on the stoned road within two miles ot a good market, graded school.

IN NOBLE COUNTY County Local Option Seems to Be Unanimous There HARTFORD CITY WET Judge Sturgis Rules Against the Blanket Remonstrance Noblesville, Ind., December 30—A petition for a special election under the county local option law- was filed with the auditor yesteraay afternoon. More than 3,000 signatures were on the petition, and two townships where there were petitions with more than 1 000 signatures did not report in t*me to have their petitions filed with the balance. Only 1,539 signatures were needed. The commissioners will act on the petition at their regular meeting next Monday. The county council held a special meeting today and appropriated $954 for the expenses of the election. Those favoring the election are figuring that the expense will probably be less than half of the appropriation. Two plans have been adopted for cutting down the expense. The Anti-Saloon league of the county has issued a call for the ncmes of all men who will serve on the election boards without compensation. Nearly every precinct has one or more voters who have expressed a willingness to give a day of their time on the boards free of charge “for the good of the cause,” as they express it. Hartford City, Ind.. December 30.— The decision of Judge C. E. Sturgis of the Blackford circuit court, upholding the opinion of the county commissioners and finding both blanket remonstrances in the Fourth ward of this city deficient, practically puts a i end to the bitter fight between the Anti-Saloon league and the personal liberty following that has been

church, etc. Is within a half mfie of the public school building and 1 na good location. This farm nearly all black land, has good drainage, has nearly new frams buildings, a cottage house of perhaps five rooms, a fram. 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 a whole. 706 —Is a well located 166 acre tract ' In western Union township, in good location on the rural free delivery route 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, alec a horse and hay bam about 30 by 56 feet in size. Hog and sheep houses, double com cribs and wagon shed, tool house, buggy house,ete. Has a drove well and windpump, besides small fruit, grapes etc., there are about 106 trees. This land is well feucvd, with principally wire; the soil Is largely black land, and properly cultivated will produce gpod returns of any crops grown upon it. If taken soon, this farm can be 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. 732—1 s a good 81 acre tract on the gravel pike within about three miles of Decatur, is well fenced, has good average buildings, whieh 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 bam en stone 46 by 60, with threshing floor, granary, etc; large bearing orchard, and about seven acres of nice young timber worth at least seven or eight hundred dollars; price of this land s7l an acre—ss,Bo6.' 673—1 s a94 acre tract ca the proposed traction Nne in southeastern Adams county, is well located, has some good improvements, which consist of a comfortable story anu a half hovse good frame bam 4« by «6 feet to ,iM with oement floor, to mows

waged here for the last Thu Hartford City will continue i n the “wet" column now is a certainty. E Ven if a county option election should be held, it is almost certain to go - Wet -. for the reason that there are only s oar townships in the county and the v ote of Hartford Cify and Montpelier would be far in the majority over the rural vete. On the same issue and as & result of the remonstrance fight the Republicans lost the county j n recent election by more than 600 votes Not a Republican township or county officer was elected, and their defeat is credited to the activity against the saloons In Hartford City and Montpelier. OUR CHALLENGE! Holthouse Drug Co. Declare That Hem-Roid Will Cure Any Case of Piles. By authority of Dr. J. S. Leonhardt Holthouse Drug Co. guarantee that Hem-Roid, an internal tablet remedy, will cure any kind of piles, no matter how bad. Dr. Leonhardt is the celebrated specialist who discovered that the cause of piles is internal, and in giving his remedy to the public, said: “Hem-Roid will be gold under a guarantee that it will cure any case.” $1 for 24. days’ treatment. Dr. Leonhardt Co., Station B, Buffalo, N. Y., prop. Write for booklet. A DANGEROUS OPERATION. is the removal of the appendix by a surgeon. No one who takes Mr. King’g New Life Pills is ever subjected to this frightful ordeal. They work so quietly you don’t feel them. They cure constipation, headache, biliousness 1 and malaria. 25c. at all dealers. o NOTICE—Piano tuner Wm. Spiegel of Fort Wayne is in town now. Any one wishing work done may leave their order at Park Hotel. 2t

W. W. Marr, C.E. D. t. Marpky, Att’r Aetna Engineering Bureau Civil Engineers Surveys,Estimates,Valuations,Reports,Etc. Particular attention given to street pavements, sewerage and water supply systems. Surveys for steam and electric railways. Special Assessment Experts. Suite 700, 125 La Salle St. TeL Main 2358 CHICAGO

and stables; slate roofed granary, cribs, and sheep and hog stables 20 by 50 feet size; wind pump, good fencing, and an average quality ot land; this farm can be bought for SB2 an acre. 727—1 s one of the best 80 acre tracts of land in Monroe township; Is fully % black land no open ditchea and about 1600 rods of tiling; is on the public road a quarter of a mile from the north and south stoned road: is well fenced and has good buildings; the barn alone is new and cost over $1,000; has a comfortable story and a half residence, drove well, large cement water stock tank, double cribs, good bearing orchard, and about seven acres of woods with plenty of material for buildings or for tie timber; for the next sixty dayg this land can be bought for SIOO an acre. 712—1 s a 162 acre tract on the traction line near Decatur. On t’aie farm is an extensive gravel pit that yields a handsome income annually. The land is largely black and yellow sand soil, easy to cultivate and brings splendid crops. This land has good outlet for drainage, wire and rail fences, good orchard, and c'dinar! frame buildings; is on the gravel pflw and traction line, station near the residence; this is an ideal location for a stock farm and this proposition cannot be matched in Adams count!, for $75 an acre. 664—1 s a desirable 11714 acro ’ r>ct on the gravel pike near Decatur. This land has running stock water, throughout the year; is well fenced and tiled, has ten acres of good young timber, a number of good trees for lumber; is a good quail! of soil, sand loaln, clay and black land, all a productive quality. I’ B buildings are worth at least |3.(W and consist of a large bank barn, on stone foundation, a good sevenroom dwelling house, on stone fonsde tion, with large good cellar; stock scales, cribs, granary, etc. If soil * soon this farm can be bought fok SIOO an acre. 733 —Is a desirable twenty-five acts tract, largely black land, on t- 8 stoned road, about three miles no- : west of Monroe. Is on the fr-’ mail route and telephone line. ’ in good neighborhood near sch With the exception of a neW 24 by 40 on tile block foundation. it hag rdinary buildings. comfortable story and a half ’ room residence, summer kite milk house, double cribs and shed, drove well, etc. Has n |ce chard of apple, plum. etc. Can bought for WE HAVE A LARGE L |ST of smaller tracts ranging fro® five seres and »oms good 40. 166 Mr. tracts .ot given ln