Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 6, Decatur, Adams County, 7 January 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat, ’ Pubßahed 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 mai1.,..,,,.. .25 cents Per year, by mill. |2.5n Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known oa application, Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. X H? HELLE R, Manager. Decatur bids fair to have a building boom in the early spring and summer. All this but strengthens the oft repeated fact that Decatur always sets the pace —others follow. Further honor has come to Dr. John W. Vizard, he having been elected at the Democratic legislative caucus as principal clerk of the house, a position of importance and carrying with it power and influence. We congratulate Dr. Vizard. Perhaps the best index to stability and prosperity that abounds within the confines of Adams county, is contained in the smallness of her delinquent tax list While other counties prints columns and pages of those owing taxes, Adams county has but twenty-one. They all have to take ' cff their hat to Adams county. On Monday, February 8. the voters of French, Monroe and Jefferson i townships will have to sjiow whether ' or not they areJ progressive. The ' buildiiig of the Bluffton, Berne & Celina Traction line is a meritorious , and worthy enterprise, and will develop and enhance thfe value of the real estate in the three townships named. It is worthy of support. While the three mile extension macadam road law needs reformation, its repeal would be nothing short of a calamity. This extension law has done much to make Adams county the greatest macadam road county in the United States. Our roads are a perfect dream, and in ten years more there will be hardly a public highway without this improvement. Besides the whole township has thus far and without complaint shared in the payment for this improvement and now those without a macadam road are entitled to it by all the laws of right and justice. A few amendments and the law is all right. GIRL OF 8 A GLOBE TROTTER Little Miss Morgan Has Traveled 300,000 Miles With ParentsSouth Bend, Ind., Jan. 6. —In the brief eight years of her life Katherine Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, George Morgan of Chicago, a pupil at St. Marys Academy here, has traveled approximately 300,000 miles and has been presented to Emperor William of Germany, King Alfonso of Spain, President Roosevelt, Pope Pius and Cardinal Gibbons. Little Miss Morgan, whose entire name is Katherine Leonore Adelia Glenwood Morgen, was horn in a hotel. Practically all her life so far has been spent in journeys with her parents, and, accustomed ro travel, the restraint of the academy is little to her liking. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to thank the neighbors and friends who so kindly offered their services during the sickness and death of our beloved mother. Words fall to express what our hearts feel toward those who have proved our friends during hours of sorrow. Mr. Peter Zeser and children. ,1 £> JLM I ■mJ i. L — Scene in “A* > at I e P " ra Monday Night. Is 1

SOCIAL COLUMN An Interesting Session Was Held Last Evening by Modern Woodmen OTHER SOCIAL NEWS Mrs. Morrison Entertained the Shakespeare Club Yesterday Afternoon A very interesting session of the local camp of Modern Woodmen was held last night at which time the offi<|ers-elect were /installed by E. Burt Lenhart, past counsel. Four candidates were given the beneficiary degree and a great social time was enjoyed. A large £1 umber was in attendance.

The newly elected officers of the I G. A. R. will be installed'tonight and a musical and literary program will be rendered. All members of the Ben Hur lodge are requested to be present at the I hall Friday night, January 8, when the officers-elect will be installed. Every member should be present. Mr. and Mrs. August Lengerich, of south of the city entertained a number of young people last evening in honor of Mrs. Josephine Lichte and Josephine Droll, of Fostoria, Ohio. Progressive peanuts furnished the principal amusement of the occasion, in which prizes were captured by Mrs. Lichte and Charles Miller. At eleven o’clock an elaborate twocourse luncheon was served and the guests declared it the time of their life. In the party were Anna and Rose Ruinschlag, Ella Myers, Josephine Droll, Josephine Lichte, Theresa and Agnes Miller, Clem and Otto Colchin, Ed, Joe and Leo Miller. Mrs. Morrison delightfully entertainer! the Shakespeare Club yesterday afternoon. The topic “Conquest M Mexico” furnished an interesting theme for discussion in which the hostess scored a hit. Dainty refreshments were served. During the session the hostess displayed Mexican curios, the most interesting of which was a raincoat of palmetto leaves. The visitors were Mrs. H. Wilkinson, Mrs. Harry Deam of Bluffton, Mrs. F. C. Macke of Alabama, Mrs. Wickin g of Bluffton, and Katheryn Champer. SESSION OPENED (Continued from page 1.) of the senate to the committee, as requested in writing by the senator introducing the bill or resolution, unless otherwise ordered by the senate. All house bills and resolutions shall be referred by the president to an appropriate committee, unless the senate shall, |>y motion, designate , a particular committee to which such bill or resolution be referred, in which event such bill or resolution shall De I referred to the committe so desig- . nt-ted by the sehate.’> I With these changes the Republi- . cans of the senate will expect to hold [ the whip hand, for there are enough s Republicans under such an arrangement to hold a meeting and send for . Deniocratic absentees in case the . Democrats should at any time decide to break a quorum. The fact that j the new rules were agreed upon iast _ night makes their passage today cerr tain.

DEMOCRATIC SENATE CAUCUS At the Democratic senatorial caucus, which was held at the Denison Hotel last night, Frank M. Kistler of Logansport was chosen president pro tern of the senate and Evan B. Stotsenburg of New Albany was elected joint caucus chairman. Geofige W. | Badger of Clark county was chosen | secretary and Frank Dunten of Lai grange county assistant secretary. For doorkeeper David A. Baggerly of Crawford county.was selected. C. K. McCullough of Anderson, was made chairman of the senate caucus. The meeting was harmonious throughout and while policies in general were discussed no definite action was taken except it was agreed that the Democrats in the senate should oppose the Republicans in their efforts to carry away the chairmanships of all the committees. E. Volney Bingham of Mishawaka presided at the caucus and Senator Samuel D. Royse of Terre Haute was secretary.

FOR SALE— a coal cook stove. Will sell cheap If sold at once. Inquire of Mrs. Euumgton, one square south South Ward school.

DR. HURTY ISSUES A BULLETIN Says That Most People Die from an Unnatural Death. Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, is continuing bis good work in the fight against disease in this state, and has issued a bulletin which contains some very startling statements. He says that those who die under the age of 70 succumb to disease and do not die a natural death. Wrong living is one of the principal agencies which disease has of gaining a foothold in the system and lung consumption results from weak lungs damaged by the excessive breathing of foul air. Natural death does not come except in extreme old age, and is not due to exhaustion or failure to provide nutritloh, but most probably comes from autb-intoxication of self-poisoning of the organism. The close analogy between death and sleep supports Dr. Hurty in this view and it is very probable that sleep is due Jo the effects of substances which are products of our life processes.

THE BIG AUCTION Will Be Held by Decatur Horse Company Tomorrow AT SALES STABLES The Biggest and Best Consignment of Horses Ever jn County Everything is in readiness for the big horse sale to be held by the Decatur Horse company at the First street stables tomorrow, and their initial effort in the year 1909 promises to be a marked success in every particular. To begin with they have the largest and best consignment of animals ever offered for sale within the boundaries of Adams county and from every conceivable indication the attendance will be immense. The time of the year has come when the farmers and commission merchants are preparing to purchase horses for the spring use, and the Decatur Horse company expect to meet the demands. This company is one that adds greatly to the business interests of the city. In a single year they handled nearly a million dollars, much of which was spent in this city. Their big sales attract many people to the city, and as a consequence this means an expenditure of money with our merchants. The Decatur Horse company guarantees every animal disposed of to be exactly as represented or the money refunded and it is responsive to their honest methods of doing business that they are succeeding so well. This company should be encouraged by all Adams county people.

COURT HOUSE NEWS (Continued from page l.) z sustained injuries from which she died November 19. The use of the steam engine on the traction line is the basis of action. Harper & Eggeman are attorneys—Fort Wayne Journal-Ga-zette. One marriage license was issued today, that one being taken by Charles Morningstar, of Jefferson township, and Blanche Wilrath of the same tewnship.

PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at his residence, one mile south of ■ Beery church, beginning at 10 o’clock i a, tn., Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1909. the folc lowing property, to-wit: Horses—Four > head horses, one grey brood mare coming 9 years old, one brown brood mare ■ coming 8 years old, 1 sorrel horse 6 years old, one spring colt Belgian. 1 Cattle —One good Jersey cow, will be fresh in June, one spring calf, one good Jersey cow, one Chesterwhite male hog, one Scotch Collie dog, four cr five dozen chickens. Farm Imple- > ments —One Smith wagon, two top ■ buggies, one set of heavy work harness, two sets of single buggy har- ■ ness, one pair of bobsleds, one Moni arch riding cultivator, one 18 spring tooth harrow, one breaking plow, one ’ double shovel plow, one float, fodder • in field ,one bushel red clover seed. I Terms —$5.00 and under cash on day of sale; over $5.00 a credit of nine months time will be given to purchaser who gives approved security. Four per cent off for cash. CHARLES W. ANDREWS. J. N. Burkhead, Auct. o— — FOR SALE —A sideboard, good as new. Inquire at A. J. Russell’s above Gast cigar store.

THE BEELER DEATH Tipton Herald Gives An Account of His Tragic Death BOUGHT REVOLVER He Had Made up His Mind to Commit Suicide • Speaking of the tragic death of the Irte Edward D. Beeler, the Tipton Herald has the following to say: About a week ago Mr. Beeler called at the Tipton Hardware company and bought a revolver. He was particular about getting a good one, and it is believed that at that time he contemplated suicide, but later decided to use gas as the instrument of death. His business associates and those close to him had noticed that he was greatly disturbed at times, and they were uneasy about him He .had his mind set on a business venture that had been pending for some time, but this deal was finally called off. Previously to that, however, he had at times dieted strangely, and those who knew him best say that his untiring attention to business upset his mental health. Those who are in the best position to know say that he has had no troubles of a financial nature that should prompt the act, as he was said not to have been involved. He was at the head of the Globe Glove company, there being a factory at Tipton and one at Alexandria. These concerns are incorporated and the death of Mr. Beeler will in no way impair them. They will continue to operate in the future just as they have in the past. The department store here bearing his name was also incorporated, and it is understood that this will be closed out, that intention having been announced some time ago. Mrs. Beeler had been ill for several days and the shocking news that came to her Saturday night prostrated her to such an extent that her condition grew critical.

RESTAURANT SOLD Bert Hunsicker Has Purchased the Prover Restaurant AND BAKERY He Assumes Control this Evening—Well Qualified The consumation of a business deal occurring late this afternoon transfers the ownership of the Prover restaurant to Bert Hunsicker, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Hunsicker. The new proprietor who for several years has resided in Marion, Michigan, disposed of a grocery store at that place some time ago and returned to this city For some time he pursued tne barber profession in which he made a marked success. He is well qualified as a business man and assumes control of his new place of business with the well wishes of a host of friends. It is not decided what fine of business Frank Prover, one of the retiring proprietors will engage in, although Amos, his brother, will retain his position as conductor on the Fort Wayne and Springfield Interurban. Mr. Hunsicker will assume control of the restaurant tonight. —o BELL BRIBERY CASE BEGUNMan Alleged to Have Influenced Jury Placed on Trial. Laporte, Ind., Jan. 6.—The trial of M illiam H. Bell, accused of jury bribing, was commenced today in the circuit court, before Special Judge Drumond and a jury. George Stevens, of Cincinnati, a co-defendant, entered a plea of guilty. He will not be sentenced until after Bell’s trial. Last fall, during the case of Steve Juanowitsch of Chicago against his father-in-law. John Stevens, of Cincinnati, for SIO,OOO for the alienation of the affections of Mrs. Juanowitsch, George and Gust Stevens, brothers of Mrs. Juanowitsch, are alleged to have bribed Juror Blakeman, through W. "ft. Bell, to “hang” the jury.

HE WALKED FROM RICHMOND Bud Miller Escaped from Easthaven Hospital. After walking the entire way from the Richmond insane hospital, getting his meals the best he could from the farmers, clad only in the garments which the inmates wear when about the buildings, Bud Miller, who escaped from the Easthaven insane hospital last Saturday, arrived in the city this morning in a half frozen condition and is now in jail awaiting the coming of the hospital attaches after him. Immediately after getting out Miller headed for this city and has been trying to get here ever since. Along the way he* was forced to beg for food and shelter of the farmers. He said that he did not have a hard time of it, however, and that he was not often refused anything to eat. The weather was in his favor, it being warm most of the time. But for this he would probably have frozen. — Bluffton Banner.

OSBORNE WRITES He is Located in Ipswich, South Dakota, and Succeeding UNJUSTLY PUNISHED He Says, Although Cannot Be Helped—Working at Carpenter Trade Attorney J. C. Moran is in receipt of a letter from Joseph Osborne, xvho is now located at Ipswich, South Dakota, in which Mr. Osborne states that he is getting along nicely. He is working at the carpenter trade in that state, and is meeting with success. He takes the opportunity of extending his sincere thanks to Mr. Moran and others who assisted in Effecting his release and from the tone of the letter it can readily be ssen that he is appreciative of every favor extended. The letter in part is as follows: My friend —I take my pen in hand to let you know of my whereabouts, and I thank you for the part you played in getting my release. I was unjustly punished which you are aware of, but that can't be helped now. How are my boys getting along any way. I have worked at the carpenter trade since I came here. I had work every day at twenty-five cents per hour and I pay board at the rate of five dollars per week. I have been laid up with a sore wrist for the last two weeks. Give my address to all my friends. Yours, Joseps Osborne. Mr. Osborne has many friend in Decatur and Adam county, who are glad to hear of his success, atd who deplore the fact that he was called upon to suffer the humiliation he has undergone.

BRING YOUR HARNESS To M BURNS & SON TO CLEAN AN»OIL Charges Very Reasonable Heavy Breeching Harness . . . $2 00 Heavy harness without breeching $1.50 Coach Pad Harness $1.25 Single Harness . 90c AU repairing done at reasonable rates. M, BURNS & SON Prices on Coal! I By Reynolds & Wagner Chestnut Coal - 97 50 Stove Coal _ _ 7 go Furnace Egg hard coal 7.50 Pocahontas Egg - 4,50 Pea Hard Coal - - 6.50 Virginia Splint . 4.35 Wash nut range coal 4.00 W. P. H. Lump coal - 4.00

notice win from now on to February 10th. oil and clean your harness at the folio wing reduced prices Single Buggy Harness - -95 j Double Buggy Harness $1,25 Team Harness - - $2.00 Blankets and Robes and Blizzard fronts sold at reasonable prices. Alfl STEELE. NORTH SECOND STREET

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