Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 15 February 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. PublishedllEv«ry Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier .. — ...10 cents Pet year, by carrier............. 13.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by aiaH .12.50 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. ' If the saloon question is to be tak-

en out of politics, as it ought to be, the senate at Indianapolis will have t > amend s he Tomlinson bill in several important particulars. At the time action was taken on this measure, in the house, perhaps nothing better could have been obtained, but now that the bill is in the hands of the senate, it is to be hoped the defects that are so noticeable may be remedied. The Tomlinson bill, properly amended, can be made a. wholesome piece of legislation.—South Bend Times. Senator Fleming, of Allen and Adams, stated in an interview the other day that he was taking no part what- »•- - - — ever in the tight on the county law and that it was his intention to ( stand aloof, for the reason that his motives would be questioned were he c

to undertake to lead the fight. Senator Hawkins who was called down by Fleming, threatens to make another attack on the Allen county man when the option bill, or the temperance bill, comes up in the senate. The man from Jay county has not yet learned that it is dangerous business to monkey with a buzz saw. —Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. PUBLIC NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at my office in Decatur till the hour of 10 o'clock a. m. Feb. 27, 1909, for 2,000 feet of clear white or burr oak lumber. Said lumber to be cut from green timber and free from knot® or wane and to be 2% inches thick 8, 10 and 12 inches wide and 16 feet long. Said lumber tc be delivered and placed on sticks in Jacob C. Omlor bam yard. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. SAMUEL BUTLER, Township Trustee, Washington Tp. 38-3 t o —— TRICKER’S Jacksen Sootless coal leaves no whiskers on tie stove lids. Hocking Splint and other grades at the low price. Office Phone 534; Res. 311. ts

CROUP THERE IS NOTHING that strikes terror to the hearts of parents more than to be awakened in the night by the ringing cough which accompanies an attack of croup. The child may retire with nothing but a slight cold and a few hours later the family be aroused by the ominous symptoms. Every home where there are small children should be prepared for these sudden attacks, as prompt treatment is necessary. Do not experiment with remedies of doubtful value, but get CHAMBERLAIN’S COUGH REMEDY that has been in use for nearly forty years and never known to fail.

Mr. Homer Krohn, of Lisbon. lowa, in a letter to the manufacturers of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praises this medicine for what it has done for his children. He says: “It has not only saved them once but many a time. Only two weeks ago my boy had the croup so bad in the night that had it not been for having a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the house he would have choked before a doctor could have gotten to the house. It is a medicine that no one should be without at any time.” It is pleasant to take and many children like it.

—. 1.,,— — / Attacks of croup are most likely to occur during the early winter months, and every family with young children should be prepared for it Keep a bottle of CHAMBERLAIN’S COUGH REMEDY in your home. It only costs a quarter, large size SO cents. Your druggist sells it

BRYAN TO ADDRESS THEM. Indianapolis, Feb. 15.—A resolution introduced in the house Saturday to invite W. J. aryan to address the general assembly was adopted unanimously. The resolution was introduced by Representative Bassett, who says the defeated presidential candidate is expected in the city February 25 or 26 Speaker Honan appointed Representatives Bassett, of Marion; Behymer, of Madison and Elliott, of St. Joseph county, a committee of three to see that Mr. Bryan gets the invitation. o_

GET A VERDICT A Peculiar Verdict in the Clum Murder Case FIND HIM GUILTY And With the Verdict the Jury Recommend That He Be Paroled ; I Bluffton. Ind., Feb. 15; —The jury in the Orville Clum murder Csse re- | ported a verdict at 3:30 o'clock Sun- ] day afternoon, after being out twenty (

■ hours, The verdict is a very peculiar L one, for the jury, after finding the defendant guilty of involuntary manslaughter, recommends that he be 1 paroled immediately. The verdict ■ reads as follows: “We, the jury, find ■ the defendant, Clum .guilty of involuntary manslaughter and that he is 20 years of age, and recommend that he be paroled immediatefly.” After the verdict was read the court was asked by Clum's attorney, F. C. Dailey to poll the jury and this was done, each being asked in turn if the verdict as read was his verdict and if

he was satisfied with it, and each in turn returned an answer in the affirmative. The jury was then discharged, and practically all of them crowded up to the judge’s desk to ask personally that the petition for parole in the verdict be complied with. The judge did not take any further action on the verdict today, however, neither passing sentence nor extending the parole that was asked. Clum will be in court later, probably Monday, for further action in his case. Sluggish livers and bowels are the cause of nearl yevery disease. Cleanse your system and regulate the bowels and liver to healthy, natural action by Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. The surest remedy known. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets. SMITH, YAGER & FALK.

“We guarantee every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,” ' says W. M. Parish, Palmerston, Ontario. “Out of the many bottles sold last winter not one was returned. We recommend it especially for children with croup.” Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is famous for its prompt cures of coughs, colds and croup. When given as soon as the child becomes hoarse an attack of croup may be averted. This medicine is entirely free from narcotics or injurious substances of any kind and may be given to the little ones with absolute safety.

SOCIAL COLUMN 1 A Large Number Were in ’ Attendance at G. A. R. Entertainment r ” ’ THE BUSY BEE CLUB Were Entertained by Miss Jirene Gregory on Saturday The tableaus at the close of the program at the G. A. R. hall were very beautiful Friday night. The first tableau was that of Columbia. Mrs. John Hay looked very attractive, draped in the soft folds of the- stars and stripes. The second tableau was that of a miserable chained slave who had just heard the words of freedom, and now his face and attitude was

that of joy. John Hay acted the part of the slave. The third tableau was War. The soldier boy with his gun. carrying out this idea nicely. The last tableau was Peace, the white draped angel of peace, triumphing over all. Al each side of Peace stood the flagbearers waving old glory. The representation was delightfully interesting and made a picture not soon forgotten.

The spacious hall at the G. A. R. headquarters was well fiiled Friday night /with an interested audience to hear the program prepared by the members of the G. A. R. to honor the country's patriots. “Home, Sweet Home” was sung with vim, the audience joining in the chorus. An introductory talk w-as given by Mrs. Ed Lyons, the national aid of the United States W. R. C. “Marching Through Georgia” was sung by a quartet, followed by a prayer) byChaplain Holmes. Another song was then sung by Comrade Rinear and his grandchildren. Addresses were made during the evening by the following: Wm. McKinley, Mrs. Melotte, U. S. Grant, Mrs. W. E. Smith; Lincoln, Mrs. Ed Lyons; and Washington Mrs. Kennedy. Mrs. Kennedy read the life of Washington from an ancient paper one hundred and nine years old. the Ulster County Gazette, published January fourth, eighteen hundred. The paper devotes itself mostly to the death of Washington, which the country was then mourning, and Mrs, Kennedy read an interesting account of the great hero. She herself has an uncle, James Cully, who fought in the Revolution. The Ulster County Gazette was subscribed to by a grandfather of Mr. Kennedy, and the paper of Washington's death was kept by an uncle, William Hunter, until his death, when it was sent to Theodore Kennedy. The paper is, of course, worn with age, and the advertisements and news items are exceedingly quaint and old-fashioned.

A pedro party will be given by the C. B. L. of I. at their hall tonight. ( All the members of the order anl r their friends are cordially invited W j attend. i t 1 Jirene Gregory entertained the Busy j Bee Sewing Club at her home Satur- , day afternoon, where the little guests ’ sewed for an hour. Play and singing , and games were also indulged In by ' the members of the club. Refresh- , meats were served to the little gues* s iar the big table in the dining room. , — i The Shakespeare Club will meet . with Mrs. C. A. Dugan, Wednesday afternoon. The hostess will read the paper on “Modern Mexico." I Sim Burke was host at twelve o'clock dinner yesterday celebrating his birthday. The guests were Otis Dibble and Leo Sprunger. Rev. O. Q. Oviatt of Kendallville, was entertained at supper. The Historical Club will be entertained tomorrow evening at Mrs. Mary I Congleton’s home on Third street. Mrs Sadie Gillig will have the paper on “Paul's Letter to the Church at Ephesus.” The subtopics are (a) When Written and Where? (b) Itsj Purpose and (c) The mystical Union Between Christ and the Church. ! Supt. Beachler gave an interesting talk on “Sacrifices” this morning at | chapel at the high school building. He spoke particularly on the sacrifices in the life of Abraham Lincoln as the most important example, and others, as Jane Adams. Boker T. Washington, Count Tolstoy. Mrs. Ned Steele will entertain at | six o'clock dinner this evening in , honor of Mrs. Bashore and Miss Barker, of Marion. The guests will be , Mesdames M. Earl Brackett, Rolland G. Trask, Mrs. Harry Ward, Miss Ward, Veda and Fern Ward.

TO BE MADE A MASON Washington, Feb. 15— Washington Masons are more than ordinarily interested in the recent announcement that PresidenKfleOt Taft is to be trade a Mason “at sight” in Cincinnati on the afternoon of February 18. Masonry is in a very flourishing condition in this city. There are some thirty odd lodges, with a membership of nearly 10,000 and all of them especially proud of the fact that as a rule American presidents have been members of the order. A number of Washington Masons expect to attend the ceremonies at Wilwinning lodge when Judge Taft shall be raised to the degree of a Master Mason. THE AMISH WILL PAY The Faille Damage Case is to Be Settled by Them

HATE TO DO IT Rather Than Prolong Litigation They Will Settle Judgment Portland, Ind., Feb. 15.—The suit of George Faille, the Amishman who was expelled from the church, and whose wife left him because of the acceptance of insurance money following the destruction of his barn, will be ended by the payment of the judgment of SI,OOO rendered in his favor in the Jay county circuit court a few weeks ago. Instructions to not file a motion for a new trial were received by the attorneys for the elders of the church who were made defendants, late Saturday afternoon. The bishop, who is the father of Mrs. Paille, and the other elders of the church, were accused by Paille with having alienated from him the affections of his wife. Before the decision to pay the judgment and end the litigation was reached the members of the church sued, talked the matter over at a church council. In addition, Bishop Joseph Swartz visited the bishops of other churches over this and adjoining states. The advice of all was to avoid litigation, a thing which their religion teaches them to abhor. It is understood that liens have been filed against the judgment for attorney fees which will reduce considerably the amount which Paille will actually receive.

MILLIONS OF LIVES LOST

The Awful Toll Collected by Consumption.

If people could only understand that Catarrh is an internal scrofula —that nothing applied externally does much good—they would not need to be warned so often about this fatal disease, which, when neglected, invariably ends up in Consumption, at the cost of millions of lives every year. Yet Catarrh is easily cured if the right treatment is employed. Catarrh is caused by germs in the blood which circulate throughout the entire system. External remedies give but temporary ease. Although the effects are often seen in the form of pimples, rash, eczema or dry scaly skin, the trouble is internal, and can never be cured by external remedies. The only way to cure Catarrh is by employing a medicine which is absorbed and carried by the blood to all parts of the system, so that the mucous membrane or internal lining of the body is thoroughly medicated, scothed, disinfected of germ matter, and the soreness healed.

We have a remedy prepared from the prescription of a physician who for thirty years studied and made Catarrh a specialty and whose record of success was a eure in every ease where his treatment was followed as prescribed. That remedy is Rexall Mucu-Tone. We are so positive that it will cure Catarrh in all its various forms, whether acute or chronic, that we promise to return every penny paid lus for the medicine in every case | whore >t fails to cure or for any reason does no tsatisfy the user. We want you to try Rexall MucuTone on our recommendation and guarantee. We are right here where you live, and you do npt contract any obligation or risk when you try Rexall Mucu-Tone in two sizes. The prices are 50c and sl. Very often the 50c size effects a cure. Os course, in chronic cases a longer treatment is necessary. The average in such instances is three SI.OO bottles. The Smith, Yager & Falk Drug Co., Decatur, Indiana.

HAS LIVED LONG 1 ‘ Joseph Brown at Age of Sixty Passes Into Eternity k ’66 YEARS OF AGE I — * f And Was the Second Child of a Family of Sixteen In the death of Joseph Brown, occurring at the home of hts brother, Abraham, in Union township yesterday noon, the fifth of a family of sixteen children has passed into the eternal world. The decedent who had passed his sixty-sixth milestone, possessed a farm in Root township for years, coming to Decatur for his future abode subsequent to the sale of same about seven years ago. He was a carpenter by trade, and engaged in this profession while in the city. While at the home of his brother he was taken ill quite suddenly last November second with an ailment which proved to be diabetes. He became bedfast immediately, and his since declined gradually, senility and paralysis enveloping his system and even in the hours of deepest affliction he fostered hopes for recovery, vain as they have proven to be. As a workman he had few peers, as a citizen he was ever found to be of the highest calibre and from all who knew him. he commanded a recognition attained only by those who are mindful of their duties. The deceased was the second child of the late John Brown, who for many years lived in Adams county. He is survived by seven brothers and five sisters who, respectively are as follows: Abraham, Union township; Isaac, Kansas; Benjamin, Pleasant Mills; Adam and John Allen county; Christ, Hammond; Wil-liam,-Sparksville; Martha and Clara, Decatur; Drusilla Mumma, Root township; Amanda Miller, Union township; Victoria Brown, Ashland county, Ohio. The funeral services will be held from the Decatur Presbyterian church Wednesday morning, leaving the house at ten o’clock sun time. The sympathy of the community goes out to the brothers and sisters of the departed man. Human effort fails to assuage the anguish of their bereavement in the loss of their beloved brother, and consolation is only found in the consciousness that he has lived his life well.

SECURE NEW BOOKS School and Library Board Acquire Twenty Interesting Books BOUGHT JOINTLY Are to Be Used for Reading Circle Purposes— Great Interest A selection of twenty new books have been purchased for the library. The purchase was made jointly by the school and library board and is for the use of the teachers as reading circle books, the books finally to revert to the library. The choice of books are exceptionally good. The books are graded, there being four in each grade which are as follows: Second "Once Upon a Time Series;" "Eugene Field Reader;” “Tree Dwellers;” “Merry Animal Tales.” Third grade, "The Story of Puck;” “The Story of the Hour;" "The Wonder Children;” “Child’s Calendar Beautiful." Fourth and fifth, “Heroes of Myth;”.“Heroes of European History;” "Troubadour Tales;" “Seraph, the Little Violiniste.” Sixth and seventh, “Thompson's Stories of Indiana;” “The Little Colonel, Maid of Honor;” "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm;’’ "Six Girls and Bob." And | advance grades “Historic Girls;" | “Harding of St. Timothy’s;’ l “Master Skylark;” “Camp Fires on the Scioto.” Saturday was a banner day at the library, almost two hundred books having been taken but during the day. o NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE ADAMS CO. N. H. T. D. A’SSN. The special meeting of Saturday, Feb. 20th is hereby called off. But 1 shall convene in regular session the ‘ 3rd Saturday in March, 1909, of which ■ I notice will be given. • JNO. D. STULTS, Secy.

o BOSSE OPERA HOUSE « O FRIDAY, FEB. 19 o O u O —— — — 0 O Lyon and Tracy offer the Scenic Success I A I I COW BOV’S j I GIRL < c ° A Story of the Lone Star State ' o —— ~ ‘ c 0 An Excellent Company Property Equipped with £ q Complete Scenery o— ’ < 0 Feature Musical Specialties ! O I) O' — c § Prices: 25, 35 and 50 Cents, < § SEAT SALE AT USUAL PLACE ; ooooooooooooooooooooooo' $5.00 ‘ FIRST CLASS EXCURSION VIA CLOVER LEAF ROUTE TO ST. LOUIS And Return Going Saturdays and Sundays Feb. 13th 14th 27th and 28th. Returning Monday after date of sale. For further particulars call or address. t. l. McCullough Agent Toledo, St. Louis & Western R, R. DECATUR, INDIANA.

Free From Tax WE OFFER CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS 3h = PER CENT BONDS= ISSUED FOR NEW CITY HALL Dated, Jan. 15th. 1909. Due, Jan. 1. 1939. PRICE $101.87 <& INT. Bach Bond will cost the investor $1018.70 and accrued interest. Your income is 3.40 per cent p<r annum FREE FROM ALL TAX. In Decatur this is equal to a 7.80 per cent taxable investment. Call for further particulars THE OLD ADAMS COUNTY BANK

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