Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 10, Decatur, Adams County, 12 January 1909 — Page 3

RAILROAD BULLETIN ERIE. Into Effect Sunday June 31, 1908. Eaatbcund. No. &—Daily 5:28 a.m. No. 12-Daily ,2:00 a.m. No. 23—Dally, ex. Sunday. .2:00 p. m. No. 4—Daily 2:28 p.m. Westbound. No. 7—Daily 1:82 a.m. No. 9—Daily 3:12 a.m. No. B—Dally ,12:48 p.m. No. 21—Daily, ex. Sunday. .10:10 p. m. No. 16—Dally 7:38p.m. QRANS RAPIOB A INDIANA. South Bound. No. B—Daily ...12:47 a.m. No. Il —Daily, ex. Sunday. .7:16 a. m. No. 3 —Daily, ex. Sunday.. .1:11 p. m. No. 16 —Sunday only 8:36 p.m. North Bound. No. s—Dally 1:28 a.m. No. 7—Daily 7:57 a.m. No. 2 —Daily, ex. Sunday.. .3:07 p. m. T. BT. L 4 W. R. R. No. 2—Frankfort to Toledo, Rx Suuday 11:27 a. m. No. I—Toledo1 —Toledo to Frankfort. Rx. Sunday 11:49 a. m. No. 3 —Delpbos to St. Louis, Dotty 7:21 a. m. No. 4—BL Loots to Delphos, No. s—Toledo to S*. Louis, dany 19:17 p.m. Na 6—St Leota to Toledo. OaJV 8:06 a.m. Daily Interurban Schedule THE FT. WAYNE A SPRINGFIELD Trains Lears Trains Leave Decatur Ft Wayne 5:60a.m. 7:ooam. 7:ooam. B:3oam. 8:30 am. 10:00 am. 10:00am. 11:30am. 11:30 am. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p. ax 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p. na 4:00p.m. s:3op.na 5:30p.m. 7:oopm. 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:36 p. m. 11:00 pm. Theater parties taking the 7:00 p m. ear will arrive at Calhoun or Berry streets, Fort Wayne at 8:10 p. m. The last car leaving Fort Wayne at 11:00 p. m. will wait until after the show. —————♦— ——-—- WEATHER Fair tonight and Wednesday; warmer north portion tonight; warmer Wednesday. ■ I H| IW-1 I 1 '"■■W The person delivering the largest number of bands taken from Don Cavalier cigars up to Feb., 1909, will receive a $5.00 cigar holder at the Model cigar store. 8-3 t o — DRESSMAKING—NeatIy done. Prices right. Bring your work to WsM. F. Marhenke. phone 15M, Monmouth. Ind. 7-3 t • THE • : GRAND- ♦ * One of the finest shows ever « come to the city. Don’t forget * • * TONIGHT « • The Mysterious Bride in * < White. * < * # Miss Verena Niblick, Vocalist. * # Miss Helen Peck, Pianist. « ♦ Good Music. * * * * Everybody goes to the Grand. < • . * ***♦*******»»♦♦ vJhrll CJ I WIT’ . jHKy OPEN A CHECKING ACCOUNT with us now and commence 1909 on a genuine business basis. Then you will know to a cent the respective costs of living, will be free . from all disputes as to payment and will greatly better your business reputation. Would you Investigate? Old Adams County Bank I .

We w-ffl hear the merry chime of sleigh bells soon unless the weather takes a sudden change. The show company which held the boards at the Bosse opera house last night, left the city today. Joseph D. Beery went to Berne this morning where he will remain for some time on a business trip. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Graham went to Monroe this morning to remain for some time as the guest of relatives. C. D. Lewton has left the city on an extended business trip over central Indiana. He will return next Thursday. John Andrews w’ent to Monroe this morning to attend the fueral of the late Mr. Hahn and he will return this afternoon. Mrs. Joe Eley and daughters went to Monroe this morning, where they will attend the funeral of her father Mr. Hahn, who died recently. Mrs. Charles Railing and Mrs. E. Eady went to Monroe this morning to make a visit with friends and relatives and will return this afternoon. The blustery weather will retard the buildipg which has been going on in the city, but the work will resume as soon as the atmospheric ccnditions permit. The weather was very disagreeable last night and there were but few people on the streets as a consequence thereof. The picture shows did not do a very big bqsine-ss. Te show “A Race for a Widow” at the Bosse opera house last night, was fine, and those who failed to go missed a rare treat for the company was far above the average. « Judge Robert 3. Taylor has returned home from Washington, D. C., where he argued before the house committee on the judiciary pleading for the creation of a Unitd States court of patent appeals. Prof. True R. Fristoe will have charge of the musical end of the firemen s hopie talent show, and after that he will leave for Springfield, Ohio, to assume duties as piano player on the vaudeville circuit. Mrs. Allie Flowers, who died at Bluffton Sunday, left a husband and a destitute family of six children, ranging in age from twelve years down to babyhood. The father is blind and has no trade. Chester E. Shephard, a Columbia City young man, committed suicide Saturday evening, by swallowing chloroform. The cause is unknown. Shepard’s mother died a year ago and a sister a few months later. The condition of Charley Ross, the former Geneva /business man, and now a resident of Indianapolis, is reported to be serious. He is suffering with pneumonia and his family and friends are fearful as to the outcome . , A motion has been filed by the defendant in the John W. Polley vs. Peter Holthouse case, asking that the date of trial be postponed. The postponement was granted at the additional cost of the defendant. — Portland Sun. During the progress of a horse sale at Bluffton Saturday Harry Bunn, an auctioneer, was kicked by a mule. He was laid out for half an hour and it was feared at first was dangerously hurt. He became better soon, got to his feet and in half an hour declared he was ready to proceed with the sale and kept right at work until every animal was sold. From present indications the plans being pushed by the members of Battery B to induce the state legislature to appropriate money with which to build an armory in this city present a very cheerful aspect. The project has been officially endorsed by the Commercial ciub, Merchants’ association, G. A. R. posts, Spanish War Veterans, Sons of Veterans, Allen County Bar association, Hibernian Rifles, Company D and other organizations. It has developed that a bill is to be introduced into the general assembly creating a new county in Indiana to be composed of the townships of Baugo, Cleveland, Concord and Osolo in what is now Elkhart county. It is proposed to call the new county Lincoln county and make Elkhrat the county seat, with a circuit court. It is also proposed to have the new county break away from the thirty-fourth judicial circuit and compose a new judicial circuit to be known as the fortieth. Nothing has been heard of 'James Harmon since the telephone message from Willshire and the people are. at a loss to know his motives for remaining out of the county. There Is no warrant out for his arrest and likely will be none. Now that Blount is landed safely behind prison bars at Portland he need not fear that his life will be taken. Blount will plead insanity and wouldn't it be a funny turn of affairs if the same would occur with Harmon? His antics of late have been suggestive of unsoundness of mind.

Rev. W. D. Zigler, of Lagrange, has been chosen pastor of Grace Lutheran church at Columbia City. Amos W. Snyder has been appointed postmaster at Petroleum, Wells county, vice E. Snyder, resigned. There is but tittle traveling being done at present and the railroads and interurbans are thus suffering. Orval Harruff and Charles C. Ernst went to Berne this morning to look after business incident to the office of surveyor,. The snow plow was out this morning to make a path for those who could not remain in the house and roast their shins.. Charles Fetters, of Geneva, was in the city yesterday looking after business interests and returned to his home in the afternoon. A wreck on the Clover Leaf railroad held up all trains for about six hours Sunday evening. Considerable damage was done, but no lives were lost. Everly & Wallace, of Plymouth, have been awarded the contract to build the new government building at Niles. Mich., on their bid of $46,000. The latest petition lor a macadam road is filed with the auditor by C. C. Spninger and asks for this improved road construction in Monroe township. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shade, Kendallville midgets, professionally known as "Chief Debro and wife,” will be with the Robinson shows during the coming season. A postal from John E. Kern gives the information that himself and family have left Midland, Michigan, and have moved to Saginaw, at which place they will make their future home. Mrs. Wlttmer, of Goshen, arrived this afternoon from Indianapolis, where she attended the governor's reception last night. She Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. D. E. Studabaker. Mrs. Chase Reicheldeffer and Mrs. John Briggs, of Geneva, transferred here Saturday evening for Shelbyville, for a several days’ visit with the latter’s brother, Frank Pelham and wife. —Portland Sun. Rev. Peter Kohler, of St. Marys, Ohio, where he is pastor of the German Reformed church, arrived in the city last evening and Is visiting his sister, Mrs. Herman Sellemeyer and his cousin, Mrs. H. S. Michaud. Edward Haginau, a young man who purchased clothing at the store of Leigh Hunt, at Garrett, tendering in payment a forged order bearing the name of John Dolan, a brother-in-law of Haginau, has been sentenced to the reform school at Plainfield. The race for United States senator in Indiana is attracting no little attention 1 at present, and it seems now that it is a toss up between a few of the candidates, as to who will be the winner. Meantime they are all pulling the wires as best they can in an effort to capture the plum. $13.32 was realized from the sale of red cross stamps in Decatur during the holidays, and this amount has been forwarded to the proper authorities. Mrs. W. A. Lower and her co-workers worked diligently in creating this fund and they are to be congratulated on their success. Much interest centers upon the bowling contest to be pulled off at the Palace alleys tomorrow night. A SIOO side bet will make the contest interesting for the spectators. The local team is getting in good practice and they expect to make their opponents go some to beat them. Hon. George V. Kell, of Allen county. has again been elected president of the Mutual Insurance Companies’ Union of Indiana, the honor coming to him by unanimous vote at the convention just held at Indianapolis. Emmett Moore,, of Hagerstown, was chosen vice president, and H. L. Nowlin, of Moores Hill, was made secretary and treasurer. A meeting of the committee to have charge of the show to be given by the Elks lodge will be held this week and the show which will be given will be decided upon. If a comic opera is given Mrs. C. F. Dailey will be the leading Isdy and will be musical director. The idea of giving a comic opera has met with favor from the people of the city and it is thought that the show would be a success if given by home talent. — Bluffton Banner. N. McCoy, of Chicago, was in the city Sunday consulting the owners of the Extension Brace company in this city. Mr. McCoy with a humber of Chicago men, are interested in the brace and intend*in a short time to Install a large factory and manufacture the braces on a royalty. The visit of the man here Sunday was for the purpose of trying to induce Mr. Thompson, now at the head of the concern, to go to Chicago and take charge of a large plant which they intend to erect. —Bluffton Banner.

G. Eppert, of Fort Wayne, came to Decatur this afternoon to look after business affairs. Mrs. Moser is reported as being considerably better today, and her family and friends are rejoicing. John Everett and George Everett left this morning for Elida, Ohio, to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Rice. There has been but little change in the price of wheat during the past few days but it hovers quite close to the dollar mark. . Miss Florence Hendricks, of Monroe, was the guest of frien’ds in the city this morning and returned to her home this afternoon. Conrad Gailmeyer of route one, was in the city today looking after business interests and returned to his home this afternoon. Announce|nents of various merchants are made elsewhere in this issue and our readers will do well in looking them over. Isaac Peters has accepted a position at the King piano factory at Bluffton, and will remove his household goods to that city in the near future. George Maddy left today for Jonesboro, Arkansas, to resume duties at the ice cream factory of which he is a part owner. He has been the guest of friends and relatives here for some time. William Reppert was in from Monroe today and said that just as soon as the weather showed any signs of being good he would begin his macadam road contracts in Wells county . He has seven miles contracted, and he hoped to get It all of the way during the coming summer. The Farmer’s Institute to be held in Decatur two days the latter part of the "month will, from present indications, be the most successful meet of its kind ever In session in the county and it Is promised that large crowds will attend the various sessions. Speakers of note will be on the program and excellent music will be furnished. Adams county farmers and city folk as well will do well in preparing to attend the institute.

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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, IND.

No. 751 —Is 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 —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 e. halt residence. This tract is an ideal berry and poultry farm, within e. 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, t seven room house, cribs, barn, etc. Has v 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 SO 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 scheol, and has several hundred dollars worth of good saw timber. For a short time this farm can be bought for $75.00 an acre.

Mrs. Rowe, of Indianapolis, is a guest in the city of Mrs. J. W. Place. -George Tricker went to Geneva this afternoon to look after business interests requiring his attention. Mrs. D. E. Studabaker went to Fort Wayne this morning to remain foi the day as the guest of friends. Mrs. Ira Steele went to Monroe this afternoon to remain for several days as the guest of her parents and other relatives. C. W. Merryman, of Monroe, was in the city this morning transacting business and returned to his home thia afternoon. Mrs. Levi Schafer of east of the city, is slowly improving from an attack £>f heairt >troi4ble. Her early and ultimate recovery is assured. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Burkhead went to Monroe this afternoon to make a pleasant visit with the latter’s parents. They will be gone several days. Samuel Amerine has returned from Marion, since his wife located him there in that city, and from what we can learn he expects to make another try a married life. It is hoped that he will profit by his past experience and remain with his family and give them his unswerving support. The men belonging to the Methodist church at Bluffton have organized a men’s club, and propose to make it the best thing of its kind in the country. They will hold meetings, have programs, discuss the events of Importance and make an honest endeavor to get acquainted with each other. At their regular meeting last night the Pythian Sisters installed their officers at the close of which a delightful social session wa|s enjoyed. Mrs. Lydia Elzey as installing officer conferred the obligation on the following: P. C., Mrs. Maud Hower; M. E. C., Mrs. Neva Hower; E. S., Mrs. Nettie Henneford; E. J., Jessie Burdge; manager, Mrs. Lydia Shamp; M. R. and C., Mrs. Elizabeth Vaughn; M. of F., Mrs. Florence Bain; P. T., Mrs. E. Sellemeer; G. O. T., Mrs. Orpha Erwin; trustee, Mrs. Hallie Lee.

‘ 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 flnt Ish throughout. Can be bought for $1,025.00. > 674 —1» a three quarter acre tract ol well improved ground just outside the city limits of Decatur on the I 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 s a 110 aere tract on the public road near market and abeut m'le to school also near graded school and church. Has ordinary house, large barn, and some other 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 Is an 80 acre tract on the stoned road about five miles from Decatur. Is about % black land has new buildings which consist of a convenient st&ry 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, is on the telephone and rural free delivery lines and for the next 60 day? can be bought for $9040 an acre. 698 —Is a well located 79 acre tract on the stoned road within two miles of a good market, graded school,

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Mrs. L. G. Ellingham went to Fort "Wayne this morning to remain for the day as ’the guest of friends. Otto Wemhoff has gone to Piqua, Ohio, to secure a position in a jewery store. Otto is well versed in the business and will no doubt make good should he be successful in securing a position. Albert Staley, of Hartford township, is reported to be ill and beyond recovery. He has suffered Tong with consumption and it now seems that nothing but death will relieve him from the constant agony prevailing with this dread disease.

church, etc. Is within a half mils of ths public school building and 1 na good location. This farm is nearly all black land, has good drainage, hag nearly new frame buildings, a cottage houss of perhaps rooms, a fram a horse and hay bam, cribs, granaries, etc. Has some good timber on this land. Price of this farm is SB,OOO There is no better land In Adams county than this farm as a whole. 706—1 s a well located 160 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, ths 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 barn about 30 by 50 feet in size. Hog and sheep houses, double corn cribs and wagon shed, tool house, buggy house.ete. Has a drove well and windpump, besides small fruit, grapes ete.. there are abeat 100 trees. This land is well fenewi, 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; is 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 goon can be bought for $1,450. 732 —Is a good 81 acre tract on the gravel pike within about three miles of Decatut; is well fenced, has good averags buildings, which consist of a comfortable cottage house, summer kitchen, woodhouse, milk houss with cement floor, drove well, sheep and hog houses, cribs and wagon shed, cattle and tool house 15 by 60, and a good frame barn on stone 40 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 —$5,800. 673—1 s a94 acre tract on the proposed traction Mne in southeastern Adams county, is well located, has som« good improvements, which consist of a comfortable story and a half boss* gsod frame barn 40 by 90 feet la size with cement floors in mows

J. H. Stone is seventy-three years old today and can prove it by the almanac. The event occurred at eleven o'clock at night and the same was recorded by the father, and Mr. Stone still has the credentials. Barney H. Meyer left today for Alabama, where he will spend the winter, expecting to see much of that southern country and enjoy the climate while [his friends in Adhms county are freezing by inches. He was in the south some time Hast winter, and liked it well enough to try it again.

and stables; slate roofed granary, cribs, and sheep and hog stables 20 by 50 feet 1° size; wind pump, good fencing, and an average quality of land; this farm can be bought for SB2 an acre. 727 —Is one of the best 80 acre tracts of land in Monroe township; Is fully % black land no open ditches and about 1000 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 bar n 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, 1 and about seven acres of woods with ' plenty of material for buildings or > for tie timber; for the next sixty 1 days this land can be bought for • SIOO an acre.

1 712 —Is' a 162 acre tract on the trac--1 tion line near Decatur. On this ' farm is an extensive gravel pit 1 that yields a handsome income annual--1 ly. The land is largely black and yellow sand soli, easy to cultivate ’ and brings splendid crops. This land 1 has good outlet for drainage, wire and 1 rail fences, good orchard, and ordinary ' frame buildings; is on the gravel pike ' and traction line, station near the residence; this is an ideal location for a stock farm and this proposition cannot be matched in Adams county ' for $75 an acre. 661 —Is a desirable 117*4 acre tract on the gravel pike near Decatur. This land has running stock water, throughout the year; i 8 well fenced and tiled, has ten acres of good young timber, a number of good trees for lumber; is a good quality of soil, sand loam, clay and black land, all a productive quality. Its buildings are worth at least $3,609 and consist of a large bank barn, on stone foundation, a good sevenroom dwelling house, on stone foundation, with large good cellar; stock scales, cribs, granary, etc. If sold soon this farm can be bought sos SIOO an acre. 733 —Is a desirable twenty-five acre tract, largely black land, on the stoned road, about three miles north west cff Monroe. Is on the free i mail route and telephone line. Is in good neighborhood near school. With the exception of a new barn 24 by 40 on tile block foundation, ; ft has rdinary buildings. Has a comfortable story and a half fl veroom residence, summer kitchen, milk house, double cribs and wagon shed, drove well, etc. Has nice orchard of apple, plum, etc. Caa be bought for J WE HAVE A LARGE LIST of smaller tracts ranging from one to five acres and some good 40. 80 anA 180 acre tracts not given in this list