Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 20, Decatur, Adams County, 23 January 1909 — Page 3

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WEATHER. Showers and slightly lower temperature tonight and Sunday. RAILROAD BULLETIN ERIE. Into Effect Sunday June 21, 1908. Eastbound. No. 8 —Daily 5:28 a, m. No. 12—Daily 2:00 a. m. No. 22 —Daily, ex. Sunday. .2:00 p. m. No. 4—Daily 3:26 p. m. Westbound. No. 7—Daily 1:52 a. m. No. 9—Daily ... 3:12 a . m . No. 3—Daily 12:46 p. m. No. 21—Daily, ex. Sunday. 10:10 p. m. No. 15—Dally 7:30 p . m . GRAND RAPIDS & INDIANA. Sounthbound. No. o—Daily .. 12:47 a. m. No. 12—Daily, ex. Sunday. .7:16 a. m. No. 2—Dally, ex. Sunday . .1:11 p. m. No. 16 —Sunday only ....8:36 p. m. Northbound. No. s—Dally 1:28 a. m. Na 7—Daily 7:57 a. m. No. 3—Daily, ex. Sunday . .3:07 p. m. T. ST. L. 4 W. R. R. No. 2—Frankfort to Toledo, Ex Sunday 11:27 a. m. No. I—Toledo1 —Toledo to Frankfort, Ex. Sunday 11:49 a. m. No. "3—Delphos to St. Louis, Daily 7:21 a. m. No. 4 —St. Louis to Delphos, Dally 8:03 p. m. No. s—Toledo5 —Toledo to St. Louis, dally 10:17 p. m. No. 6 St. Louis to Toledo, daily 5:05 a. m. Daily Interurban Schedule THE FT. WAYNE &. SPRINGFIELD Trains Leave Trains Leave Decatur Ft. Wayne 5:50 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a. m. 8:30 a. m. 8:30 a. m. 10:00 a. m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. » 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. s 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. i 7:00 p. m. 8:30 p. m. 9:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. P Theater parties taking the 7:00 p. m. car will arrive at Calhoun or Berry strets ,Fort Wayne at .8:10 p. m. The last car leaving Fort Wayne at 11 ;00 p. m. will wait until after the ■how. THE Hl Sim Headquarters for Tobaccos, Cigars Ist, Door South Nat’l Bank Frank McConnell, Prop if aßHrNk* After . Hearing Os the successes of men who started on a savings account, the need you have of one? You are not alone placing yourself on the highest road to real and permanent success, but are protecting yourself against hard times in the most practical way. We pay 3 per cent Interest. Old Mann Comity Bank

William Schumaker left last night for Jeffersonville. Attorney Schafer Peterson went to Fort Wayne yesterday to look after legal affairs. John Machey, east of Bluffton, fell from a load of hay and broke his left arm near the wrist. C. O. Johnson, Lake Shore brakeman at Elkhart, was killed beneath his train at Englewood. The condition of Mrs. J. E. Moser is serious in the extreme and she cannot, according to reports, survive long. The inclement weather kept most of the farmers at home today and the merchants did not do a very thriving business. Calvin Jones, of Garrett, is under arrest on a charge of having stolen a harness. He is under |2OO bond to the circuit court. Steel for the Peru division of the Winona interurban railway has reached Warsaw, and the work of laying it will begin at once. Geneva citizens are attempting to subscribe for $75,000 of the stock of the proposed Bluffton-Celina interurban road if it is built byway of Geneva, instead of Berne. Daniel Boomershine, of Goshen, has a watch 70 years old, which was'carried by his father, Simon Boomershine, who was one of the early settlers of Elkhart county. The show to be given at the Bosse opera house Tuesday night is said to be a good one. It is a western play written by Hal Reid, and is bound to please all who attend. Dr. F. M. Ihrig, of Goshen, has started a campaign to enlighten the people of Elkhart county on matters pertaining to health and sanitation, Dr. Ihrig is secretary of the Elkhart county board of health. George Krick has been at Painesville, Illinois, all week attending a state meeting of tile makers which has been in session there. George never misses an opportunity to better himself upon his line of work. When riding on a train, count, while holding your watch in your hand, the click as of the wheels pass from rail to rail. If you count 176 clicks per minute, then you are going 60 miles on hour, there being 176 rails to the mile. Carl Heagy, a young man east of Warsaw, sustained a fearful gash upon his head from an ax which he was wielding when the implement struck a piece of timber above his head and rebounded in such a manner as to strike him. Charles M. Brown has purchased the Roby block at Auburn from Judge Frank S. Roby, of the appellate court. With this sale* Judge Roby disposes of the greater portion of his realty holdings in Auburn, retaining only his residence property. The Farmers’ Institute to be held in the county court house next week will be very interesting and without doubt many people will be in attendance. The program to be rendered will be far above the average. Every one should plan to attend. Wabash county temperance folk have organized a civic league to war on the blind tiger business since the county has voted “dry.” Fred I. King is chairman, and there is a township vice president for each township. A fund of SSOO has already been raised to carry on the work. Congressman G. W. Rauch is interesting himself at Washington with claims of the Miami Indians for SIOO,000 from Hie government for money and interest said to have been derived by the government from the sale or' Indiana lands. Chief Gabriel Godfrey of the Miamis, is still living, in Miami county. W. H. Stults, who recently purchased Harley Axtell, great trotting stallion, who has a record away up in G., will move just east of the city on March 1, and. will keep this valuable horse at the Steele park during the summer season, it is 'easily the best piece of horse flesh that was ever in this part of the state, and many admirers will take a look at him when Mr. Stults gets located near this city.

R. E. Peters wient to Waterloo today to remain over Sunday with relatives. Mrs. John Troutner visited friends in the city today and has gone to her home at Monroe. Mrs. John Niblick and daughter Helen went to Fort Wayne to spend the day with friends. There is a great deal of sickness in Adams county at present and tne physicians are unsually busy. The condition of Martin Laughlin is improving nicely and it is said that he will soon be fully recovered. Miss Catherine Geary went to Fort Wayne this morning, where she will visit with friends for some time. Miss Clara Burr, of Monmouth, came to the city this morning to be the guest of friends for the day. An excellent show was put on at the Grand last night and large crowds witnessed it. The music was very good. The storm of last night was certainly a fierce one, and at several different places lightning did much damage. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Schwartz, of Van Wert, have returned to their home after making a pleasant visit in the city with friends and relatives. Miss Estetta Ellis left this afternoon for Redkey, where she will make a visit with relatives, after which she will go to Anderson for a short stay. tieued growth of the order, makes be held in the different churches in the city tomorrow morning and evening and the public is cordially invited to attend. Mrs. B. J. Rice, of Willshire, passed through the city today enroute to Fort Wayne, where she will remain for some time as the guest of friends and relatives. Another dance will be given at C. B. L. of I. hall Tuesday night and a fine time is assured all who attend. These dances are growing more popular each week and the attendance is increasing. Those who attend will be royally entertained. Any person desiring to show corn at the Farmers’ Institute can leave their exhibit in care of Mr. Ernst at the court house at any time up to 10:30 a. m. Wednesday. Institute convenes at 9:15 a. m. Wednesday and continues for two days. Bluffton Elks are now talking of a new home. They not long since moved into new quarters, but the continued growth of the oredr, makes their present quarters too small, and they will be compelled to get some other place where they can swell out. The funeral of Mrs. Katharine Krill, of Bluffton, was held from the residence this morning at ten o’clock. The deceased was one of the estimable women of Bluffton, and was the mother of Mrs. Pen Robison, and a sister of Mrs. Eli Crist and Mrs, John Wisehaupt all of this city. The game laws of Indiana protect almost every wild animal but there is one that the season is always open to hunt. This pestiferous little beast is known as the “blind tiger” and is a new one in Indiana. It inhabits the arid districts and is said to be multiplying rapidly in many sections of the state. The city council will take further action on the project of the erection of the new city building at their next regular meeting and the people will then know much more about the plan. All citizens are glad such a movement is on foot as the establishment of an up to snuff fire department, for one thing, will not only give better protection against fire loss but will greatly reduce insurance rates. Judge Levi Mock and W, H. Eichhorn, both of whom were in Indian apolis on Wednesday, appeared before the committee having the bill in charge introduced for the benefit of Dr. C. L. Landfair of this city and urged the passage o the same. This is the bill which seeks to authorize the board of medical registration to re-issue a license to a doctor whose license the board may have revoked —Bluffton Banner. Now comes a fellow from Dunkirk who has invented an apparatus that will feed stock. It Is a mechanical arrangement and is said to have some merit. We are looking for the son-of-a-gun that will Invent a newspaper that can be edited by touching a button and thus save a fellow from chasing four blocks after a two line local. A fierce thunder storm jaged, early this morning and sharp strokes of lightning were much in evidence. Rain came down in torrents and it was ode of those kind we get in midsummer. The Methodist church spire was struck by the lightning and several bricks were displaced, falling to the sidewalk below. It was fortunate that the building proper was not struck as in all probability the structure would have burned in that event. , If

Dan Vail returned this afternoon from an extensive business trip on the road. Police courts are still unfrequented places. The justices are having but little to do. Bert Webber, of Van Wert, returned to his home last night from a business trip to the city. Charles Sether returned last night from a business trip in the interest of his cigjir business. Mrs. C. A. Dugan and daughter went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day with friends. Miss Bessie Piliod, of Grand Rapids, Ohio, is visiting in the city, a guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Haeging. Miss Deseie Kinsey has gone to Portland to remain over Sunday as the guest of friends and relatives. J .B. Stoneburner has a most interesting show on for tonight which is bound to interest all who attend. The Burdg millinery store is being repainted and Improved on the interior and already presents an inviting appearance. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Meihls went to Briant this afternoon to spend Sunday with the latter’s sister, Mrs. Charles Bonham. Mrs. J. C .Meriss, of Logansport,' has come to the city for a visit with friends and relatives. She will remain for several days. Albert Sellemeyer came to the city last night from M arren to remain over Sunday with his parents. He will return tomorrow night. Edwin Fledderjobann went to Berne this afternoon to transact business in the interest of the Fort Wayne & Springfield Traction company. George Krick, who for the past week has been in attendance at a brick and tile convention at Champaign, Illinois, has returned to the city. S. E. Hite returned last night from Indianapolis, where he attended the meeting of the Indiana Retail Merchants’ association. H reports a fine time. The installation of officers at the K. U. hall tomorrow evening will be an attraction that will draw every member. The work of installation begins at seven o'clock. The Decatur horse company will hold another of their popular sales two weeks from yesterday, and in the meantime the buyers will scour the country in search of good animals. The wolf which is on display in the window of the Hensley jewelry store is attracting much attention. Many people have seen the animal and they all declare that Heck is there in mounting. The members of the Holy Grail will meet next Tuesday night at the church parlors and a good time is assured. There will be more doing in the senate and some new features will develop. U. S. Drummond, who has been working at the Niblick store for a few days this week in the absence of D. M. Niblick, has returned to Pleasant Mills to resume duties in his store at that place. Charles Bell the present postmaster at Ossian, has been slated for reappointment and will likely get the place again. The salary is one thousand dollars a year, but Mr. Bell has filled the place satisfactorily and is well liked by the patrons of the office. Dr. Stinger, a former practicing physician at Marion, has gone to Uniondale, and will cideavor to take the place of Dr. Holcomb, the foxy doctor who has been much in print of late, as the devoted lover of Mrs. Cotton, recently divorced by the court in Bluffton. The Democrat premium, a book of the laws of Indiana, is making a hit with the people. It is something that will be useful to every Adams county citizen and no one can afford to miss the opportunity of securing one. All you have to do is pay one year in advance for the paper. From indications the city is soon to have another large industry. The project now talked of is the forming of a stock company and buying the Bluffton Novelty works, which Us now owned bjy Charles Sweet and Charles Zehrung. One local business man and two retired merchants have this idea In view and claim that within a short time the factory will be increased in size and incorporated.—Bluffton News. The home of Scott Hughes had a narrow escape from a serious conflagration yesterday afternoon and but for the prompt action on the part of Mrs. Hughes the building might have been consumed. Mrs. Hughes struck a match in the wardrobe and the fire ignited some clothes which were hanging in it. Before she noticed the accident the blaze had spread and several articles of clothes, were on fire. The damage amounted to about seven-ty-five dollars. —Bluffton News.

A number of people from the south part of the county were in the city today on business. Miss Margaret Moran went to Portland this afternoon for an over-Sun-day visit with relatives. Cash Andrews of west of the city transacted business in our city today. He has gone to his home. E. Woods was at Berne this afternoon looking after business interests and will return this evening. The streets were lined with people this afternoon, and the city presented a very busy appearance. The Ben Hurs held a very interesting meeting at their hall last night and a goodly number was present. W. Fraizier or west of the city, was in the city today transacting business, and has returned to his home. John Didot, of Geneva, returned to his home this afternoon after making a visit here with relatives and friends. A number of prominent social events are scheduled for next week and some interesting ( times are promised. The St. Marys river has been the lowest during the past few days that it has been for years at the same time of the year. Otis Skinner in his famous play, is scheduled for the Majestic tonight, and a number of Decatur people will witness the performance. Dr. J. M. Miller is suffering from a bad cold and the settlement of lagrippe in his leg. He is slowly but surely recovering, however, and is able to attend to his duties. Work has been resumed on the various new houses that are being constructed in the city. The moderation of the weather opens the way for a furtherance of the work. The M. W. A. degree team met at their hall last night and indulged in a god practice. Several candidates will be initiated into the mysteries of the order next Wednesday night. Fred Rohrer, of Berne, who for ten days has been delivering temperance lectures at towns north of Fort Wayne, will return to his home Tuesday evening. He will leave on another trip in the interest of the antis in the near future. J. R. Curtis, living north of Warren, was in Bluffton Thursday afternoon and purchased from Secretary Chas. Coverdale the last of the stock of the Bluffton Land & Timber company. This closed up the sale of the ehtire istue of $50,000 stock and the company is now in shape to go ahead with plans for exploiting their purchase.— Bluffton News. At a meeting of the congregation held last evening, after the regular midweek prayer meeting, the Baptist church of Liberty Center tendered a formal call to Rev. Farrows, the Michigan pastor who has been filling the pulpit with a series of trial sermons during the last week. Rev. Far rows preached on Monday and Tuesday nights and the impression which he made was so favorable that the great majority of the congregation were enthusiastic over his selection. The pastorate was vacated several months ago by Rev. J. C. Holmes and there has been no regular service since he left.

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AT THE CHURCHES Communications intended for this column should be in not later thaa ten o’clock a. m-, Saturday, to insure publication. ST. MARYS CATHOLIC CHURCH First mass, 8:00 a. m. Late mass, 10:00 a. m. Vespers, 3:00 p. m . ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. English divine services Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. Text: Matth. 8, 5-13. Sermon topic: “The centurion at Capernaum as an example for us, tn his humility, in his faith.” A cordial welcome awaits all visitors. J. H. Klausing, Pastor. GERMAN REFORMED. 9:30 —Sunday school. Lesson Acts 3:1-26. 10:30 —Service conducted in German. Text, John 1:14. “The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.” 6:15 —Christian Endeavor. Topi<| “Life Lessons from Genesis.” Gen. 1:1-8, 26-31. 7:00 —Service in English. Text, Jeremiah 17:14. “The Penitent’s Prayer.’’ We cordially invite you to worship with us. Louis C. Hessert, Pastor. U. B. CHURCH. Sunday schol 9:15 a. m. Class meeting 10:30 a. m. Y. P. C. E. U. 6:00 p. m. Sermon 7:00 p. m. Preaching this evening at 7:15. All cordially invited to the services of this church. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 9:15 a. m., Bible school. 10:30 a. m., communion services. 2:00 p. m., junior C. E. 6:00 p. m., senior C. E. 7:00 p. m., evening services. A cordial welcome is extended you to come and enjoy all the services with us. EVANGELICAL CHURCH. 9:30 —Sabbath school. 10:30 —Preaching. 6:00 —Young People’s Meeting.

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THE GRAND One of the finest shows ever come to the city. Don’t forget TONIGHT First reel—Modern Magic; the Surprise package. Second reel —Sheridans Ride. Slumber Land Song—Dear Old Yankee Land. Everybody goes to the Grand. 320 Acres of Wheat Land in WESTERN CANADA Make You Rich Bushels per Acre have been grown. General average is greater than in any other part of the Continent. Under New Regulations it is possible to secure a Homestead of 160 acres free and an additional 160 acres at $3 per acre. MBaEnBBSjt •• •The development |j )'A \ of the country has made marvel* ■ ous strides. It is a revelation, ■ a record of conquest by settle* I V ZsJ ment that is remarkable.” Ex- <-/!■ tract from correspondence of a ... #9 Missouri Editor, who visited Canada in August last. The erain crop of 1908 will net many farmers S2O to $26 per acre. m! Grain-raising. Mixed Farming. j? * fa 1 Dairyina are the principal induHtrii*. Climate is excellent: Social Conditions the beat: RailAdvantages vnequaled; . Schools. Churches and Markets ’ JR. f clone at hand. a Lands may also be purchased from jfcgar Railway and Land Companies. For Last Best Wert” pamphlets, maps ■Il and information as to how to se ure uPS lowest Railway Rates, apply teSup't I -of Immigration. Ottawa. Cun., or to the authorized Canadian Gov. Agent. w H. ROGERS, 3d floor, Term. Traction Bldg. Indianapolis, Ind. fjYOMEj CURES CATARRH, ASTHMA, I Bronchitis, Croup, Coughs and Colds, or money back. Sold and guaranteed by HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.