Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 36, Decatur, Adams County, 11 February 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening. Except! Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier .......10 cents Per year, by carriers<oo Per month, by mail ........25 cents Per year, by mail * 2 - 5 ® Single copies 2 cents Adverts slog rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter, J. H. HELLER, Manager. Adams county enters open the ye n without a single delinquent tax sale, | and rather plumes itself on establish-1 ing a record never before attained by, another Indiana county. The result is attributed to the energy and persis tence of the county treasurer, who ( has been vigilant in season and out i of season in looking after the coun-11 ty’s fiscal interests. The incident < shows what can be accomplished by a.

vigilant officer under the law, who has the interests of his trust at heart. The example of the treasurer of Adams county might well be emulated in other counties. —Indianapolis News. I HELPFUL WORDS. From a Decatur Citizen. Is your back lame and painful? Does it ache especially after exertion? 1 Is there a soreness in the kidney region ? These symptoms indicate weak kid- s neys. I There is danger in delay. 2

Weak kidneys fast get weaker. Give your trouble prompt attention. Doan's Kidney Pills act quickly. They strengthen weak kidneys. Read this Decatur testimony. Mr*. Kate Tritch, Patterson street, Decatur, Ind., says: “I was made miserable for twenty years by kidney complaint and backache. Two; months ago I read of Doan’s Kidney Pills and procured a box from the Holthouse Drug Co. They have helped me so greatly that I feel certain that a further use will cure me. I recommend Doan's Kidney Pills in the highest terms.'> For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name —Doan's —and take no other.

WHY PAY HIGH TAXES ? ?

On all cash you have on hand March ist. 1909? Better close a bargain for some good property and save your incomes. We can now offer you some of the best properties in Decatur.

No. 70£—Is a 2614 acre tract a half mile from school on public road, twenty acres fine black land, all wire fenced, nearly new frame house on brick foundation, hip roof, a mile and a half from railroad station, market, etc. Price $2,600.00. Would take Decatur city property as part payment. No. 772 —Is a new five room cottage in west Decatur, with good stable, drove well, cement cistern, fruit, etc., rejuires but $650.00 cash. No. 769 —Is a 115 acre tract of fine

See Snow Agency's Larger Lists of farm and City Properties We Are Sending out statements to those of our subscribers whose time has or will soon I expire. Remember J The Laws of Indiana, a handsomely I bound volume, giving a synopsis of every I Indiana Law will be given FREE with | every year-in- advance subscription. ADDRESS, The Daily Democrat Decatur, Indiana.

ARE CLOSING WORK —— , 2 The Second Day of the Special Session BOARDS ARE NAMED Supplies Being Sent to the Inspectors for the Election I The commissioners are having ani other session today, winding up the j work of the special session. The , bonds were signed yesterday and then i dispatched posthaste by Sheriff Meyer to the home of Martin Laughlin.where he attached his signature, and after his return late last evening they were turned over to the uprehaser, Mr. Leslie of Van Wert, after he had paid into the county treasury the amount

agreed upon for their sale. It was a ■ nice snug sum. but the bonds are Igood, and Mr. Leslie is a wise purchaser. All the boards for the county local option election have been named. Both the wets and the drys were given the opportunity to have their wishes gratified in this respect, and they submitted the names of those they wished to serve, and the board complied by appointing them. Auditor Michaud will immediately send to the named inspectors the supplies for the special election on the 23rd. The inspectors who served at

the regular election last November were appointed, and the list throughout cannot be improved upon. This will be one election when relationship will fail to cut any figure. In regular election if an inspector is related to any candidate on the tickets, he cannot serve. This time no such brarler can arise. The assessor's and road books have arrived at the auditor’s office, and this means mu: ? work for the officials thereabouts. They will have to be fixed up for the assessors who begin work on the first day of next month. NOTICE TO BEN HURS. All members of the degree staff are rejuested to be present at their hall on next Friday evening for drill practice. By order of Chief, Adam Weis.

land a little over two miles from Decatur on stoned road, good buildings, $12,000.00. No, 768 —Is a cottage near Monroe street, cistern, stable, drove well, some fruit and shade trees for $525.00. No. 770 —Is one of the best business buildings in the city; will be sold at a bargain, annual rentals over SBOO.OO. No. 771 —Is a nearly all black ground thirty acres, cottage house, on stoned road, for $2,400.00.

’ A SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE k It Will Be Held at the Presbyterian Church >n this City. : A Sunday school institute will be held in this city at the Presbyterian church, on Thursday of next week, February 18. The institute is for all workers in every Sunday school of all denominations. The following <>ro1 gram will be given: Morning—9:3o. The Acts and Epistles (1909) (45 minutes E. W. Halpenny The Standard of Excellence Mrs. M. J. Baldwin The Intermediate Department 1216 —Charaacteristics E. W. Halpenny Aj pointment of Committees by Presdent City Sunday School Ass'n. Noon—2:00. Lesson Preparation Mrs. M. J. Baldwin The Intermediate Department (Problems and Suggestions) .. E. W. Halpenny Reports of Committees and Business. Parallel Conferences™ (a) Elementary Grades (1-12).. led by Mrs. M. J. Baldwin (b) Adavanced Grades and S. S. Officers... .led by E. W. Halpenny Evening—7:3o. The Missionary Spirit in Sunday School E. W. Halpenny Stories and Story Telling Mrs. M. J. Baldwin Offerings for State Extension Fund.

SOCIAL COLUMN Mrs. J. M. Miller Will Entertain M. E. Mite Society Tomorrow THE PASTIME CLUB Spent Last Evening in Fort Wayne at Majestic The Young Ladies' Embroidery Club met at the home of Miss Lettie Fullenkamp, where they embroidered and did fancy needlework. A two-course luncheon was served. * A very Interesting session of the Ladies’ Mite Society of the M. E. church will occur at the home of Mrs. Dr. Miller on south Second street, on the afternoon of February 1.?. The attendance of all the members is earnestly solicited.

The Pastime Club, a merry crowd of girls, went to Fort Wayne last night, where they witnessed “Madame Butterfly.” The girls wfio went were Edna Crawford, Jessie McClain. Lettie Lang, Cecelia Smith, Kate Henneford, Clara Lang and Vera Ettinger. Mrs. Will Kuebler accompanied the crowd. The Modern Woodmen met at their hall last night to transact business, and enjoy a social hour together.

A company of friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Peterson and Mrs. Frank Allwein spent the evening very pleasantly with them, at their home on Second street. The refreshments 1 served were delicious. ’ o ] BANK STATEMENT. C. S. Niblick. President. E. X. Ehinger, Cashier. M. Kirsch, John Niblick, Vice-Pres. Report of the condition of the Old .Adams County Bank, a state bank at Decatur, in the state of Indiana, at the close of its business on Friday, Feb. 5. 1909. RESOURCES Loans and discounts $778,417.88 Overdrafts 12,337.11 Other bonds and securities 17,208.65 Banking house 7,367.17 Furniture and fixtures.... 4.000.00 Other real estate 996.03 Due from Banks and Trust companies 111,977.60 Cash on hand 36.128.79 Cash items 7,319.84 Current expenses 22.08 Interest paid .4 511.99 Total resources $976,287.14 LIABILITIES. Capital stock, paid In $120,000.00 Surplus 30,000.00 I Undivided profits / 766.07 Dividends unpaid 5,230.00 Demand deposits $275,360.52 Demand c’tificates 462,426,49 737,787.01 Due to Banks and Trust companies 82,059.03 Exchange, discounts, etc... 443.03 Profit and loss 2.00

Total liabilities 1976.287.14 State of Indiana, county of Adamses: 1, E. X. Ehinger, cashier of the Old Adams County Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement Is true. E. X. EHINGER, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 11th day of February, 1909. JESSE C. SUTTON, Notary Public. My commission expires January 5, 1910. I

COURT HOUSE NEWS , The Watkins Suit for Support Has Been Venued ’ . to Adams County i “ SOME OTHER CASES Two Marriage Licenses Were Issued by the Clerk State vs. Noah Yoder, appearance of F. M. Cottrell for defendant, was withdrawn. Clara Watkins vs. John W. Watkins suit for suupport. a motion and affidavit was filed for change of venue, the same being granted, and the case sent to the Allen superior court for trial. Ten days was granted to perfect change. J. H. Yager et al vs. Dot Eicher Peircy. suit on note, a separate demurrer to the second, third and fourth paragraphs of defendant's answer, was filed. Transcripts and other papers in the Charles F. Challinger vs. Semuel R. Alden et al, were filed in the Adams circuit court, the case being brought here on a change of venue from Allen county. State ex rel. Alice M. Kessler vs. Willis Heistand. transcripts filed, and warrant ordered returned forthwith. Jesse Otto Teeter and Ethel May Campbell, both living in the southern part of the county, have been granted license to wed. Another license was also issued to James R. Zimmerman and Viola Yager. Phillip L. Macklin has filed a claim o f $96 against Phillip L. Macklin, administrator. Before R. S. Peterson as special judge, a report of sale of real estate was heard in the Ray estate. The sale was confirmed, and deed ordered made, and approved. Clara E. Mumma deeds to Ruth Fisher, in10t,664 Decatur, for SI,OOO. —o A LARGE BUSINESS $40,000 Changed Hands at the Horse Sale Last Friday HAVE ANOTHER Large Consignment Will Be Sold Week From Tomorrow A promoter of the Decatur Horse company informed us today that as i many horses would be quartered at the sale stables one week from next Friday ready for sale as at the for-

mer sales and ci as good quality and this is sufficient to assure the farmers or whoever may be anticipating the purchase of a horse that they can find what they want in the consignment. The buyers for the Decatur Horse company buy none but the best of animals and this fact is responsible fo’ the marked success they are making in the business. Last Friday’s sale aggregated to approximately $40,vi v, and this is a record without precedent in the history of Adams county. Before the company discontinued their this year's sales, more

than a million dollars will have changed hands if the present clip keeps up and this will be a record of which Decatur citizens will feel proud. The sales which are held regularly every two weeks stimulate business in De catur in many ways and the merchants and citizens owe what support they can give to the Decatur Horse company. Remember, farmers, if you are in want of good brood mares, work horses or drivers, attend the next sale. — o , Here is Relief for Women. 1 If you have pains in the back, Urtn- ■ ary, Bladder or Kidney trouble, and want a certain, pleasant herb cure for woman’s ills, try Mother Gray’s Australian-Leaf. It is a safe and nev-er-failing regulator. At Druggists or by mail 50 cts. Sample package FREE. Address, The Mother Gray Co., Leßcy, N. Y. o » ■ Save your bands from the Don Cavalier and get the present at the Model- tfj

ARE BUSY TODAY (Conrinsed from page 1 > he would sign them providing he was net estopped by an action at law within thirty days. That time elapsed today and the governor affixed his signature to the bonds. Indianapolis. February 11. (Special to the Daily Democrat)—There will be no business on in either legislative branch tomorrow afternoon. At that tine a joint session will be held to ce’ebrate the centennial anniversary of Abraham Lincoln. Patriotic speeches, and a program entirely given to a proper observance of the day and the man whom they will honor. o A telegram was received here last Friday night from Lincoln. Nebraska, announcing the death of Grandma Martin. Her former home was northwest of town Saturday morning. Will Wells the undertaker left for that place to bring the body back for burial. His arrival is expected any time. —Geneva Herald.

DIRECT COMPANY Henry Thomas Engaged to Direct Theatrical Company ARE ON THE ROAD Mr. Thomas Will Return to the City Next Week Recognizing his ability in the theatrical profession, Mr. Finn of the Finn Comedy company engaged Henry Thomas of this city to organize a new company for him which was ably done by Mr. Thomas, the company showing to record breaking audiences in some of the larger cities in Indiana at the present time. Mr. Thomas who has established a wide and enviable reputation in casting performances of this nature, was engaged a few weeks ago to go to Warren to direct the members of the cast. He contracted to remain with the company for three weeks, until the troupe was started right, and he will return to this city next week. Prof. True R. Fristoe has charge of the orchestra and when the Decatur gentlemen leave the company it will have been trained to a point of perfection that will insure success for the management. Mr. Thomas is not assuming a role in the play, but is simply directing the actors and actresses in their different parts, an art he has more than made good in years ago. The Finn comedy company is owned by Mr. Finn, who is a relative o’ Fred B. Tague, of this city, is compcsed of theatrical people of note, and without doubt will be successful in the years -sork. 0 TRY THE MONEY-BACK CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Nine times in ten stomach derangements are responsible for sallow complexion, dull eyes and thin body.

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I |Z r ■ T ft ~ -J* A* Encourages the Young Anything that is a pleasure is well done. Youthful fingers take to the Packard—its action is so light, even, elastic; its tone so easily brought forth in all its sweetness. Start your children right. Give them the instrument that develops the musical education perfectly from the first lesson. The Packard has been a real aid to beginners in thousands of homes. Come in. Bring the family to hear it. The boys and girls will enjoy a Packard concert—will see what pleasure it would be to play it themselves. YAGER BROS. & REINKING DECATUR, INDIANA Choice F'arms For Sale by the Northern Indiana Real Estate Co. 140 acres, with good 8-room house, large cellar, large bank barn 40x72 and all outbuildings necessary. All buildings In good state of repair. Drove well, wind pump, well fenced, well drained. KJ mile to school and railroad station. Soil two-thirds black no waste land. This farm Is a bargain at SBO per acre. Money to loan at a Low rate of Interest If you wiac to see,list your farm with us. ’Phone 430 fTuchte & bitterer, Attys, and Mgrs. Office over Burns Harness Store. Decatnr, Indiara.

FARMS WAINTtED TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN— I desire to list for sale for a short time several up-to-date, good, productive farms, as I have in view a number of good prospective buvers for farms from 80 to 206 acres. Bear in mind it will cost you nothing to list unless satisactory sale .8 n.ade, and that this is the high tide In farm sales from now until March 15th, and if you expect to sell, you often miss a good opportunity bj not having your farm listed and on the market. Send in by mail or call at office, corner of Monroe and Second streets. I have just secured the agency for Rev River Valley, Manitoba w_ea. lands. The best in the world, as low aj $15.00 per acre. Will furnish free information on application in person or by mail. • Dan Eruin — —» CLOTHES—like any other commodity, can be good, bad or indifferent —according to the ability of the tailor. Which do you prefer?

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