Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 12 February 1909 — Page 2

The .Daily Democrat. Publiahcd Evary Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier ....... 10 cents Per year, by carrier............ 55.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single eopies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. The impression is growing that the cost of the Panama canal on the present plan, which provides for locks, will run anywhere from $400,000,000 to $800,000,000, while the cost on the sea level plan would not exceed $250,000,000. The original cost of the canal was estimated at $135,-

000,000, but that sum will not begin to make a showing. Roosevelt has been for the lock plan all the time and nobody has been able to budge him an inch from that stand. That the canal is going to require an enormous sum of money whether It ever is completed or not, or whether it can ever be used or not, is now very evident. —Columbia City Post. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids will be received at the parsonage at Vera Cruz, Wells county, Ind., up to the hour of 10 a. m. March 4th, 1909, for the construction of a brick church building. Plans and specifications are on file at the par-

sonage at Vera Cruz, Ind., and at the office of Abraham Boegley, architect, Berne, Ind. The committe of the St. John. Reformed church at Vera Cruz, Ind., will have the right to reject any or all bids. Jonas Neuenschw-ander, Secy, 2tw-3w R. R. No. 1, Berne,, Ind. Q 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.

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. 766 —Is a 26% 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 Age ncv’s Larger Lists of Farm and City Properties

HIS FIRST SPEECH Representative Barnhart Talks About Rank Expenditure ARE TAKING NOTICE The Bankers Are Beginning to Notice National Treasury Washington, February 12. —In his first speech in congress, Representative Barnhart, of the Thirteenth Indiana district, yesterday took the present administration to task for financial extravagance. The common people, he declared, were demanding

that there be retrenchment In governmental expenditures. “We, all of us. fully understand that there is a rapidly growing spirit of protest among our constituents against the increase in extravagance in the public service," said he. “And this is not inspired by the so-called ‘chronic knockers.' It comes from intelligent men of the shop, farm and business house everywhere and it comes regardless of party affiliations or personal vocation. Why this growing protest from the masses of our country? Why should we, the chosen representatives of the best interests of the people of the United States, give cause for this widespread and almost universal appeal to stop the colossal increase of public extravagance as a safeguard to public and private welfare on all the diversified branches of industrial and financial endeavor?"

Washington, February 12.—The bankers of the country are beginning to take notice of the conditions of the Upited States treasury. Various depositories have not yet paid in the whole of the funds for which a call was made in January, but before long these funds will all be in hand. Then the withdrawal of the $30,000,000 recently called in will proceed actively. Three small payments have already been made on this account and it is thought that a number of banks will

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—1 s 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 ston- > ed road, for $2,400.00.

make their contributions early, so that there will be a steady trickle of cash into the vaults from now until shortly before March 4. The total to the credit of the treasurer of the United States is now about $90,500,000, and this will be lowered by at least $25,000,000 before the department gets in all the money now outstanding for which calls are out, This would leave the new administration with a bank balance of about $55,000,000. —o SOCIAL COLUMN Mrs. M. E. Brackett Entertained Pleasantly this Afternoon THE THIMBLE CLUB

To Meet With Mrs. Dan Vail this EveningOther Notes Mrs. John F Lachot of west Monrce street pleasantly entertained at twelve o’clock dinner yesterday the following ladies: Mesdames L. L. Baumgartner and daughter Bessie; R. K. Allison, daughter Marie; P. G.

Hooper, R. B. Allison, Jacob Atz, D. B. Erwin, E. Vancil, C. D. Lewten and daughter Eloise; J. W Myers, H. Harruff, P. B. Thomas, H. S. Michaud and daughter Florine, and Mrs. Sam Simison, of Berne, an dMrs. Robert Case of Magley. A most delightful time was had including the rendition of musical selections and social chat. The dinner was elaborate. The Bachelor Maids met to play p-ogressive euchre at the home of Miss Edna Ehinger on Monroe street last evening. The scene as the guests seated themselves at the tables was both pretty and animated. The luncheon served, was delicious.

Mrs. M. E. Brackett entertained at a millinery party this afternoon at her home on Madison street. Red hearts hung in festoons between the parlor and living room and decorated the walls in curves of color. At the piano in the parlor Miss Madge Ward played a march, and the guests, arrayed in paper hats, which they had just completed, made up the grand procession. The best milliner was rewarded with carnations and smilax, the trimmings used o» the hats. Those invited were Mesdames Samantha Dorwin. C. A. Dugan, John Tyndall. John Peterson, David Hensley, Dan Vail, E. L. Carroll, Harry Ward, George Flanders, A. L. DeVilbiss. W. H. Nachtrieb, E. B. Adams, Ned Steele, French Quinn, E. P. Smith, F. Coppock, Richard Spetnagle, Frank Schirmeyer, Fred Schafer, Fred Smith, John Meyers and Miss Madge Ward. Guests from out of town were the Misses Barker and Bashore, of Marion.

The Gleaners, the girls club organized by Mrs. James Frtstoe, will meet to study at home of Mrs. Wilson Lee, where they will be entertained bv Miss Frances Laman. The members of the Gleaners are the Misses Stella Perkins, Grace Coffelt, Edith Long, Ruth Patterson. Jessie Phillips, Lucy Frances Laman, Goldie Biggs, Ruth Miller, Frances Miller, Frances Cole, Ruth Buhler, Naomi Dugan, Lulu Atz, Ireta Erwin, Alma Eddington, Edith Green, Nora David and Kate Bremerkamp. The Thimble Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Dan Vail tnis evening, where the members will devote themselves to needle work. The market given by the Aid Society of the Presbyterian church at the home of Mrs, C. O. France yesterday was a decided success. The next meeting will be in two weeks. The Misses Fannie Hite, Midge Smith. Marie Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Vail, and Oscar Huffman, Ross Mills and W. L. Lehne composed a theater party that witnessed the show I at the Majestic last night. The Shadow Club will be entertainI ed by Miss Lucile Smith, tomorrow I afternoon with music and games.

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THEY TOOK THREE The Palace Bowling Team Was in Great Form Last Night DEFEAT P. O. BOYS Dorwin Made Average of 203—Palace in Second Place STANDING. Won. Lost. Pct. Berling's Five -9 6 .600 Palace 6 6 .500 Postoffice 7 8 •'**’6 Elks 5 7 .419

The Palace bowling team took three games from the Postoffice boys last night and as a consequence moved up to second place in the pennant race, forcing the Uncle Sam contenders into third position. The members of the Palace team were in great form, Dorwin having the record by making an average of 203 pins for the three games. Schhfer made a score of 205 or the Palace, while Frisinger made the highest score for the Postoffice boys, it being 199. The score is as follows: Palace — Coverdale 121 131 129 Mutchler 151 172 178 Archbold 134 142 191 Shafer ~.160 159 205 Dorwin 213 195 201 Totals 779 799 904 Postoffice —• Wolford 134 148 102 Christian 136 135 131 Dorsey 162 147 157 Vaughn 164 161 157 Frisinger 164 165 199 Totals . 760 756 746

COURT HOUSE NEWS A Little Record Made in Civil Cases Today CASES SET FOR TRIAL The Gallmeyer Case is Set for Trial and Will Be Hard Fought A marriage license was issued to Casper Barton and Minnie M. Johnson, both living in Lagrange county and old enough to know better.

The petit jury is called for next Mondar and they begin business with the state case against Johnloz. Quite a number of cases have been set down for trial, and unless something urforseen occurs, the term will have alt the earmarks of being busy. John R. Wheeler vs. Andrew Heimberger, a partition suit, was dismissed and costs paid. Conrad D. Gallmeyer, trustee vs. Ed Gallmeyer et al, a quiet title and damage suit, is set for trial Tuesday, March 16. J. L. Yancy as guardian of Louis H., Anna C. and George W. Shaneberger, filed an account current, which was approved. o • HE IS STILL IN THE RING

Ex-Governor Hanly Enjoins the Secretary of State. Indianapolis, February 12.—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—Ex-Governor Hanly is still in the ring. Today he brought suit against Secretary of State Sims, to enjoin him from signing the Vincennes university bonds. This brings the matter into the courts, where it will be heard. — o- — PNEUMONIA FOLLOWS LAGRIPPE Pneumonia often follows lagrippe but never follows the use of Foley's Honey and Tar, for lagrippe coughs and deep seated colds. Refuse any but the genuine in the yellow package. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. I

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WILL BUILD ROAD • (Continued from nage 1 ) t statement that they intend to build their line no matter what the members of the Geneva company do. They state that they will go ahead and finance the line and be ready to start construction work in the spring.— Bluffton Banner. o It will bring rich, red blood, firm, flesh, and muscle. That’s what Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea will do. Taken this month keeps you well all winter. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets. SMITH, YAGER & FALK. O BANK STATEMENT. Jno. F. Hocker. President. Dr. M. F. Parrish, Vice President Menno S. Liechty, Cashier. C. E. Bollinger, Asst. Cashier. Report of the condition of the Monroe State Bank, a state bank at Monroe, in the State of Indiana, at the close of its business on Feb. 5, 1909.

RESOURCES, Loans and discounts § 52,747.14 Overdrafts 50.03 Banking house ‘ 3,571.18 Furniture and fixtures.... 2,183.05 Due from banks and trust companies 8.604.34 Cash on hand .. 4,517.99 Cash items 5.00 Current expenses 1.665.94 Interest paid 575.05 Profit and loss ... . 205.38 Total resources $ 74,125.10 LIABILITIES. Capital stock—paid in . ...$ 25,000.00 Surplus 60.00 Undivided profits 47.74 Demand dep05it5.517,307.75 Demand c'tificates 28,439.03 45,746.78 Exchange, discounts, etc... 3,270.58 Total liabilities $ 74,125.10 State of Indiana, county of Adams, ss: I, Menno S. Liechty, cashier of the Monroe State Bank, do solemnly affirm that the above statement is true MENNO S. LIECHY, Cashier. Subscribed and affirmed to before me, this 10th day of Feb., 1909. A. B. BAILEY, Notary Public My commission expires November •20, 1911.

THE MAUD WILLIS COMPANY ’ The Senior Class of the High School Backing the Engagement. The senior class of the Decatur high school have been fortunate enough to secure an engagement of the Maude Willis company at the Bosse opera house for Monday night, Feb. 22, owing to the fact that they have an oft’-night between engagements at Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. The company consists of four well known artists: Miss Maude Willis, Miss Winifred Townsend, Miss Faerie Lam-

The Unparattfd Variety of colors in men’s fabrics Ibis season offers a range from which all cla of men will find something individually p|g. Our Patterns Embrace a .Isk,. all the shades of green olive, slate, stone, gray, ll&uiEMnOJv A brown, tan, mode, bronze, S ; ‘ and khaki, in strip® check and soft plaid b o signs, and are exclusive. T ■ fl j.- ' ’ ’ 'T Make an early selecticJf'tf. I * and get a high c 1 aSL3 A tailored-to-measure suit Our Fashion W T)_11 Novelty Sack. d’P r 0 * I rices unusually reasof perpendicular buttonholes able; fit and CHRIS NEVI The Tailor 135 S, Second SI;. Decatnr, Indi» n *

bert Mr. Ralph Walker. Miss Wilß reader and impersonator, whfstudied under some of the beJers. actors and critics. Miss Tel is a wioisniet and also un#ert Geloss the great Spanislli violinist. Miss Faene Lalpossesses a wonderfully ribrice of fine dramatic quality. M»er possesses a magnificent bJvoice, which never fails to cle audience. This attraction iJo please the public and the . cJs much gratified in securing sle talent.