Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 16, Decatur, Adams County, 19 January 1909 — Page 2

The Dally 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 mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER. Manager. Before going out of office Governor Manly took pains to appoint his friends to all the official vacancies in sight. He left nothing hanging over the garden wall for Governor Marshall. Hanly's greediness in this respect has caused an addition to the unfavorable talk that he has been the subject of throughout his term.

John D. Rockefeller’s doctor says the oil king is likely to live to be 100 years old if he continues to observe his rule of avoiding all worry. If this will keep him alive he ought to live to be 200. A man with $150,000,000 carefully invested and taken care of by other and perfectly trustworthy people is enough to keep any man alive for juite a spell. —Muncie Star. Up to the present time fewer bills have been introduced than is usual at this stage of legislative proceedings. It is not a bad sign and seems to indicate that Governor Marshall’s suggestion that quality counted more than quantity has not failed of effect. But there will be enough and to spare, anyway. There will be many measures of real importance, and these will claim the bulk of attention.

It is dawning on the members of the legislature that they are going to have to do a lot of close figuring when it when comes to making the appropriations. Governor Hanly estimated in his last message that there would be about $2,000,000 available for specific appropriations for the next two fiscal years. The state's public institutions alone are asking specific appropriations to the amount of $3,337,000, which is $1,337,000 more than the estimated amount available for all specific purposes, and they are asking regular appropriations in the sum of $1,786,000.

The office-seekers will soon become better acquainted with Governor Marshall, or rather they will soon discover that he is not. going to be in pny hurry about (making appiamtments, and that considerable time 1 will be lost in visiting him to urge the appointment of this man or that man. He is evidently going to do some investigating himself before naming any one, and is also going to let men now in office serve out the time for which they were appointed if they are giving the state good service. This policy will not suit certain classes of politicians, but it will suit • the majority of the people of the state.—Columbia City Post. Enough temperance bills and socalled temperance bills have gone in

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HORSE : SALE Decatur, Ir*H, January 22nd. 1909 On th eabove date we will hold our next regular sale. Our -consignment for this sale consists of heavy draft horses, brood mares in foal, some feeding horses, two and three year old colts, a lot of general purpose horses, and some cheap work horses. If you need a horse, come and look our consignment over before you buy. If you have a horse to sell bring him to this sale. We are having the best buyers from the large eastern markets at these sales. Commission charged whether sqld at public or private sale. DECATUR HORSE SALE COJ

or are on their way to the legislature to swamp any serious purpose the general assembly may have to deal with the subject. One or two measures that purpose repeal of the county option law and enact a township and ward option measure are supplemented with provisions for drastically regulating the liquor traffic. We do not believe that the county option law’ can be repealed, but that will constitute no reason why the saloon interests of the state should oppose the proposed regulations. It is either regulation or extirpation, and It is not altogether positive that there is any alternative to the latter. The county option law is not unpopular, as the trial of it has proved and will again prove before the legislature adjourns. —Fort Wayne Sentinel. IN DEATHS SHADOW

Jefferson Township Farmer Cannot Recover WAS OPERATED UPON Cancerous Affections of ’Stomach Result Fatal Huber Topp, one of Jefferson township's most progressive and well known farmers, is lying at his home hovering between life and death, as a

result of a cancerous growth of the stomach, and the last ray of hope for his recovery has vanished. The aged man after ailing for years without knowing the nature of his affliction, underwent an examination several weeks ago, which revealed cancerous affections of the stomach. An operation was advised as the only possible means of relieving the illness and was performed a short time afterward. However, the case had been of too long standing, and the complications were too serious to be relieved by the surgical knife, and the man has gradually declined since. During the past few days he has been barely alive and the attendants claim that were it not for his wonderful vitality, he would have succumbed weeks ago. It is but a juestion of a short time until the end will come and thus Adams county will lose another of her most estimable citizens.

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SOCIAL COLUMN Mrs. Eli Meyer to Entertain the Euterpean Ladies SHAKESPEARE CLUB Mrs. Erwin to Entertain — Many Events of Interest Scheduled The Historical Club-will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Erwin this evening and an interesting meeting has been planned. “Paul the Author” will be the topic for discussion with sub-topics as follows: Letter to the Romans; Purpose of the Letter; When and where Written; By Whom Sent. Mrs. Lewton will have charge of the entertainment. An election was held at the St. Marya church Sunday, at which Herman J. Yager was elected secretary, E. X. Ehinger treasurer, H. H. Bremerkamp, John C. Moran and Nick Miller collectors, and John W. Coffee orderman. Mrs. John Niblick will entertain a company of ladies on Thursday evening at a nve o’clock dinner, the event being in honor of Mrs. Duke Stoops of Petersburg, Indiana.

The Shakespeare Club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. H. R. Moltz tomorrow afternoon and an interesting meeting is assured. It is important that every member be present. Mrs. Eli Meyer will entertain the Euterpean Club Thursday evening. Mrs. J. C. Patterson and Miss Bessie Shrock will have charge of the progrom. The musician, Raff, will be studied. The party being given by Mrs. Eli Meyer this afternoon in honor of Mrs. F. E. France of Muskogee, Oklahoma, is a delightful social function, and one thoroughly enoyed by all. Contests are featuring the entertainment, and a sumptuous luncheon will be served before the departure of the guests.

About forty friends and neighbors of Mrs. William Parent gathered unexpectedly at her home last night where in a manner never to be forgotten, they reminded her of her thirty-second birthday anniversary. The guests were seated at tables and progressive pedro ensued, in which prizes were won by Brtha Dodane and Charles Miller, while Mrs. William Roe and Charites Pennington were compelled to console themselves with the boobies. A most delightful time was enjoyed by all who were fortunate in being present. The W. R .C. Social club will meet with Mrs. Mary Sprague on Decatur street tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The members are expecting an interesting session and all are requested to be present.

Owing to the death of Mrs. Snyder, a” aunt of Mrs. Heller, the meeting of the Young Matrons Club for Friday afternoon, has been postponed to a Inter date. o — MONEY TO LOAN. Plenty of money to loan on farm property at 5 per cent Privilege of partial payment at any interest paying time. SCURGER & SMITH, ts Attornes at Law and Abstracters.

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WILL NOT CONSIDER CHARGES Senatorial Committee Give Out Early Decision. Washington, Jan. 19.— Charges against Senator Tillman which were sent by President Roosevelt to Senator Hale, in response to his request for information concerning the operations of the secret service, will not be considered by the special committee appointed to injuire into the subject of the use of special and secret agents of the government. This‘committee, composed of Senators Gallinger, Hemenway and. Clay, held its first meeting tod’y Inasmuch as the resolution providing for the Investigation was adopted in advance of the charges made against Senator Tillman in connection with Oregon lands, the committee was of the opinion that it was not charged with the duty of taking up this case.

HEMAKESAREPORT Recorder Steele Reports the Year’s Business THE ASSESSING A Meeting of Township Assessors Soon to Be Held Recorder Steele has completed his yearly report and will forward the same to the state bureau of statistics. The report shows that during the year there weie recorded 727 warranty and quit claim deeds, which carried a consideration of $1,160,579. The sheriff’s deeds were a little lonesome, being four in number, and worth all told, $1,758. The mortgages on farm land and such improvements numbered 298 and their consideration was $459,919, and the release of mortgages on this kind of security were 286 and amounted to $293,384. The mortgages on city property numbered 167 and the consideration slOl,01S, and the number satisfied 138, and amounted to $86,198. The report generally speaking is a good one, and speaks well for a progressive business county such as Adams county is. Recorder Steele is doing the work well, and satisfying the public with the way he transacts the business of his office.

County Assessor Gentis has returned from the state meeting of the county assessors, which was held at Irdianapolis during last -week. He reports much interest in the work that is before them. No new wrinkles wilt be put into operation for the assessment of the personal property of the state. Mr. Gentis will have a meeting of township assessors on the last Saturday of this month, and at this meeting they will receive their blanks and final instructions for their work, which will begin the first Monday in March and will continue for sixty days. * o V. W. Clark, of Ossian, returned to his home this afternoon after making a visit in the city with his son, William Clark. Those in a position to keep informed ■report today that they have no new information to give out in the case o p Dr. J. H. Holcomb. Up to this afternoon no information had been received indicating that Detectiv4 Harrod had been ■able to arrest the doctor. —Bluffton News.

LEFT 01 HER DOORSTEP FOR THIS MOTHER Mrs. A. G. Tuson, of Livermore, Cal., writes: "I picked up from my doorstep one day a little book in which I soon became very much Interested. My little girl of five years of age had been troubled for a long time with loss of appetite, extreme nervousness and undue fatigue. She was all rundown and In a very delicate condition. ‘ This little book was very comprehensively written, and told of the new method of extracting the medicinal elements of the cod’s liver from the oil, eliminating the obnoxious oil which is so hard for children to take. " 'Just the thing,’ said I, ‘for my little daughter,’ and I immediately went for a bottle of Vinol. It helped her wonderfully. She has gained rapidly In flesh and strength, and she does not take cold half so easily. “I am extremely grateful for the rood It has done her, and I hope other mothers who have weak, delicate or ailing children will be benefited by my experience and just give Vinol a trial.“ Smith, Yager & Falk DRUGGISTS Decatur, Indiana

A HIGH POSITION Mrs. Fred Linn Appointed as District Deputy Grand Chief ASSUMED DUTIES She Will Have Supervision of Thirteen Temples In the selection of Mrs. Nora Linn of this city as district deputy grand chief, an honor has fallen to the local temple, Pythian Sisters, well deserved and highly appreciated by every member. Mrs. Luna King, of Dunkirk, who enjoys the distinction of being grand chief, conferred the henor upon Mrs. Linn, who is recognized as one of the foremost workers in behalf of the organization in the district. Mrs, Linn has already assumed her duties and she will leave Decatur on or about February fifth on ar inspection tour as one of her main duties will be to inspect the temples in Adams, Wells, Jay and Blackford counties. She will be well' compensated for her duties, which will include traveling expenses and a salary. Mrs. Linn will preside over the district convention to be held at Montpelier in the near future. In honor of Mrs. Linn’s appointment to the high position, Mesdames C. How’er ana Charles Elzey gave a delightful social event at the hall last night. These ladies were assisted in the entertainment by the newly elected officers and a most time was had by all present. Mrs. Linn win have the supervision of thirteen temples and will devote three or four days each week after the first of February to her work. ■ o — THEY HELD A MEETING. The temperance workers of Adams county met at the M. E. church this morning, completed their township organizations and selected minor officers. The prospects are fair that the people will have a chance to cast their ballot on the county option question before many months. REV. R. SPETNAGLE, A. J. SMITH, E. M. RAY, Press Committee.

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****«*«a******>) ■ the • ■GRAND: U One of the finest shows ever J # come to the city. Don’t forget M TONIGHT * • * • First film—lnterrupted Card * • Party, and Kind Grandfather ♦ • « # Second film—Cotton Industry. • Song—Honor ’Bright, I Loves • * Yer Right Old. • • » * • « Everybody goes to the Grand. # * •

FREE TOUR OF EUROPE The Commercial Tribune will take forty women from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana on a seven weeks’ trip, visiting England, Scotland, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and France- | Will you be one of the party? I For full information read the Cin'cinnati Commercial Tribune.

|o O o Ot) O y u O_u U uo o o oojooooooo of BOSSE OPERA HOUSE ° o WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20 2 o ° 0 * o Q the new musical. COMEDY 0 i “The Happy j » Youngsters” ? 0 Book by Harold Atteridge Q O Music by Wm. Frederick Peters. ~ 0 ; o ~~ ’ 0 o Comedy containing a story of school days ° o : — o Zl Novel Situations, Q O Laughable Complications * O Original Musical Numbers 2 O 0 o 0 0 Prices: 25, 35, 50 and 75 Cts ° K SEAT SALE AT USUAL PLACE 0 — ——— A OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOQOOOC ERWIN HAS FOR SALE . . This space will be occupied next by all trades. If you have any send them in at once, no matter what it be. We furnish trades for any articles of value, any kind of stock or realty. $950.00 buys five room house, with two lots on South Sixth street, $500.00 cash, balance on monthly payments. $950.00 will buy cottage house and lot on First street. $1,500.00 buys a seven-room house, one square of M. E. church. New five room cottage on north Third street, very desirable. $350.00 draws a fine lot in the Fullenkamp addition. $2,500.00 buys a good modern house on Fifth street, one square off of Monroe. Snellen property on North Third Street at a bargain. 5 acre tract fine improvements, at a great bargain; nicely arranged and located for poultry or truck. 118 acres one mile of Monroe; best soil; large new house and barn, SIOO.OO per acre. 95 acres will exchange for 40 acres, at a great bargain. 77 acres in Union township, good improvements, well ditched, SBO per acre. Dan Erwin lIATIAFI I WILL SELL 25 PAIRS Os NOTICE —— ■IV I IV Li At the following reductions Come in early and leave your order. This means FALL and WINTER GOODS. FOR CASH ONLY. $4.50 Pants Reduced to 53.85 $5.00 Pants Reduced to 53.95 $5.50 Pants Reduced to $4.30 $5.75 Pants Reduced to $4.65 $6.00 Pants Reduced to . < $4.80 s6.soPants Reduced to $5.00 $6.75 Pants Reduced to $5.30 $7.00 Pants Reduced to $5.55 $7.50 Pants Reduced to $6,10 SB.OO Pants Reduced to $6.45 $8.50 Pants Reduced to $7.10 $9.00 Pants Reduced to $7.45 $9.50 Pants Reduced to $8 JO GLARANTEE you a fit and woilmi>Dship ft me as if at FULL PRICES. Let me make ALL YOUR CLOTHES CHRIS NEVER, The Tailor 135 S, Second St. Decatur, Indiana bargains, bargains" If you are thinking o f buying either farm or citv property come is and see us before you buy, for we have . e list of farm and city FnTv Lflm^w 1 fr ° m ' IF ARE THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROP' vru noth! . ,^ ITH U 9 AND W E WILL DO THE REST. It will i mad r° ISt J ° Ur * ropert ? no commission is charged unless s ae Is made. A few of our bargains: 40 a^ reS >, goOd S °''’ Ia good ctm ®unity and location; price lift COl j 6 lan<3 ’ excellent improvements, well located; price $5,W l acres good improvements, excellent location; price 600Rfi Z"' m ° stly goo<l buildings, excellent location; price $4,500. farm is ah *• lmprovei *’ buildings and location, price $5,000. 7farm is a bargam if sold within the pext 3Q Igencv f7 a v°\ C ° nCerning any farm lißt be gladly *** Phone No N ° rUl Dakota ’ Montana and Michigan lands. Frucht® and Litterer, Manas' 1 * Northern Indiana Real Estate Co* Office over Bums Harness Store. Decatur, Indiana.

Don’t pay unnecessary and wasteful expensea of old system dealero. Try catur, Ind. Phone 580. Democrat Want Ads. Pay

ANY LAMP in the house, exce P - Rayo, at one-fourth off re ' price until Feb. Ist. Pag? the Druggist. Democrat Want Ads.