Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 51, Decatur, Adams County, 1 March 1909 — Page 2

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J. H. HELLER, Manager. Both houses of congress have passed the bill desired by the antisaloon men. It is in the form of an amendment to the penal code which forbids the transportation of liquors in interstate commerce unless it 13 consigned to bona-fide consignees and unless the package is labeled plainly with the name of the consignee and the exact character of the contents is shown, and prohibits shipments of liquor C. O. D, Speaker Cannon both spoke and voted in its favor—South Bend Times. The republican machine is marked foi* destruction in Indiana and United States Senator Albert J. Beveridge struck the first blow In addressing the Associated Republican Editors of the state Thursday night, when he declared in favor of the voters selecting not only members of the state committee, but as well the party chairmen by direct ballot. The senator made this declaration after going on record in favor of selecting all candidates from constable to congressman and senator, by popular vote, and with the republican United States senator from Indiana favoring direct nominations the republicans in the state legislature cannot ignore or stifle the pending democratic primary bill, so that it is

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certain to become a law. —Fort Wayne Journal-Gaxette. It is to the credit of the board of commissioners in granting the six applications for liquor licenses, and it is likewise to the credit of those who were foremost in the fight for a dry Adams county, that they offered no objection thereto, It all shows that in so far as the law is concerned, they are willlgp that it be carried out, and that no one be deprived of any of the benefits thereof. The law permits ninety days for those engaged in the saloon business to close out their business and to get out of it in as decent away as possible. To have given the six this time, it was necessary to grant these licenses, and we are glad to record the fact, that while a large majority of the people of Adams county believe that the saloon should go, yet they also believe in the justice of the law.

SOCIAL COLUMN Mrs. D. G. M. Trout Delightfully Entertained Friends at Party LADIES’ AID SOCIETY G. of T. B. Club Held Their Regular Meeting Saturday Afternoon Mrs. D. G. M. Trout delightfully entertained a number of guests at a surprise party at her home on Merce- avenue, Saturday evening in honor of her son Milo, who greatly enjoyed the affair. He had been for so long a time absent in foreign countries I that the reunion with his friends was very pleasant Delicious refreshments were served. Music and contests were in order which the guests devoted theselves to with much interest. The Ladies’ Aid Society of Mount Pleasant will meet at the home of Mrs. Cook Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A dinner party in Boston was given Sunday by Mrs. Emery Wilson, formerly Miss Mary Meyers. The guests of honor were the Misses Jean Lutz and Maud Shoaf. The G. of T. B. Club held theii meeting Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Hulda Mutchler at 2:30. The topic of discussion was on the “Lives of Great Musicians, and Why Great?” After which a social time was enjoyed by musical selections. The Gleaners were entertained Saturday afternoon by Miss Kate Bremerkamp. The life of Christ was studied. After this the history of foreign nations will be the subjects of thought. Refreshments and games completed the afternoon pleasantly. Miss Ethel Botthoff was hostess at a dinner party Sunday to acompany of friends, in honor of Miss Olive Schulthies, of Columbia City. Other (Continued on page 4.)

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HOPES ARE GIVEN Fort Wayne Specialist Thinks Jim Touhey Will Recover NOT DEFINITE Bones Will Begin to Knit on the Ninth Day if Ever , Mrs. P. J. Hyland this morning received a communication from the physician who is administering aid to her brother, James Touhey, which brings

the glad tidings that the injury he received some time ago will in all probability heal and he will be enabled to walk again as of old. The many Decatur friends of the unfortunate man who were apprehensive that he would never be able to walk again will find solid comfort in the statement given out by the specialist. However this is not a final conclusion from the doctor as nothing definite will be known until the ninth day, which will be next Wednesday. The fractured bone will then begin to heal if there is any chance for recovery. Judging from all appearances the physician sees fit to predict ultimate and rapid recovery and much consolation is found in this fact. Jim will be required to remain at the Fort Wayne institution for three months. He has suffered much pain since being at Fort Wayne, but this is not indicative of serious complications. Three brothers of the afflicted man visited him yesterday, they being Pat and Jack Touhey of Muncie, and Michael of Lima. These gentlemen came here from Fort Wayne and paid a visit to relatives. They are of the opinion that Jim will be restored to health without difficulty. Mrs. Hyland will go to Fort Wayne Wednesday and be at the side of Jim during the critical moments occasioned by the beginning of the knitting, and she will be accompanied by her husband. Decatur people will rejoice over the glad tidings received thus far and will hope that the fondest hopes of the relatives will be fulfilled.

WORD FROM FLEET Emil Baumgartner Receives Another Letter from Brother IT IS INTERESTNG Tells of the Trip of the Big Fleet—Be Home Christmas Emli Baumgartner has received another letter from his brother Earnest, who has been a member of the marine corps on board the battleship Illinois on the world cruise of the fleet in which he states that he will be home about next Christmas. He has had a great time on the voyage. The letter is as follows: U. S. S. Illinois, Feb. 19, 1909. Three days out of H. R., Va.

— ... .... ,o. ( Dear Emil —I have not wrote to you 1 for some time, and the longer I wait the more I'll have to write whenever I do get at it. And you know I have to answer all letters, now that I am coming to American soil. Will go as far back as Suez City. Egypt. We left there and came through the Suez Canal on January 6 and 7. We got to Port Said, which is on the other end. Wo had nn IITwmM-w a. .. x.azv,. iu tutor towns, HS they are only small ones, and are mostly only coaling stations. We left Port Said on the 10th and on the 12th as we were steaming for Malta we got a wireless that we were to proceed to Messina. Italy, where we were to extricate the bodies of the American consul and his wife. We get there on the 14th and on the loth there were 30 men from each of the eight divisions, 240 men, went ashore with pick and shovel. I was among these. Os Messina I cannot tell you here now, nor do I like to ever think of it. It was all too awful. I will only say that if you have ever read anything in the papers as tc hdw bad it was. believe it, for they cannot make it too strong. We got both bodies in the afternoon and on the 16th we left, got to Malta on the 17th, went on liberty and had quite a nice time. We left here on the 19th and on the 21st we got to Algiers, where we all had 48 hours leave, and here] we sure bad quite a time. Algiers!

Jis a large city, has all nice st rets and I buildings. That is spreaking of the French part, but in the Arab district the streets are only passageways and I tell you we were careful in these parts after night. Oh yes! your brother is seeing the world al! right. We left here on the 29th and on the Ist of Feb. got to Gibraltar. Here was no liberty either as the town of Gibraltar is very small. This is the strongest fort in the world, is situated al! over the rock. There are 1900 guns here, over five hundred of which are modern ones. We left here on the 6th of February with a large load of coal, and we needed it all too, as we have had some very rough weather coming across this old Atlantic. Three days ago there were five more ships came to meet us and now we are twenty-two in all. That’s quite a line, eh? We will arrive at Hampton Roads on the 22nd at 1:00 p. m., and there the president will review the fleet. 1 do not know where this ship will go from there. It is a sure thing, however, that all marines will be taken off and transferred to some barracks somewhere.

THE MARCH TERM The Commissioners Taking Care of the Regular Session THREE ROADS SOLD Many Contractors Were Busy Filing Bids The commissioners met in their regular March session this morning and the presence of Martin Laughlin was gratifying to his many friends. He has been ill since December and for a month or longer he has been unable to leave his home. He is recovering and this is good news to his many friends here and elsewhere. The first thing that was taken up by the board was the six applications for liquor licenses: C. Radamacher, John Schafer, Jeff Klopfenstein, Lase Ellis, C. W. Boknecht and Lewis Keller. Evidence was heard and the matter of granting the licenses was held over until three o’clock this afternoon.

Bids were opened for three macadam road contracts, the bids being as follows: Emanuel Sprunger Road. Merryman & Fugate 15,712.00 Eb Engle 5,700.00 Jacob Musser 5.699.00 E. M. Faust 5,312.68 Herman A. Sprunger 5,489.00 Peter Neusbaum Jr 5,574.00 Fred Mathys 5,675.00 Wheat & Sisk 5,019.60 Frank Heller 5,340.00 Mike Miller 4.989.00 Levi Augsburger 5,390.00 Ora Andrews 5,649.00 Habegger Road. Peter Neusbaum $2,920.00 Merryman & Fugate 2,976.00 El! Engle 2,951.00 Levi Augsburger 2,790.00 ‘Jacob Musser 2,999.00 E. H. Faust 2,554.00 Herman A. Sprunger 2,797.00 Fred Mathys 2,900.00 Benjamin Neusbaum 2,998.95 Wheat & Sisk 2.552.80 Frank Heller 2,738.00 (Continued on page 4.)

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’[THIEF AT BERNE I— " ■ Horse and Buggy Belonging to C. Wittwer Was Stolen SATURDAY NIGHT The Rig Was Found Near Wabash River Yesterday Sheriff Eli Meyer received a telephone message Saturday night at ten o’clock from Berne, in which it was stated that a horse had been stolen at that place and he was requested to be on the lookout for the thief. The animal belonged to Chris Wittwer and was tied to a hitch rack near the main street. When the owner returned to get his outfit he was surprised to find that it was gone. After instituting a fruitless search about the town he was convinced that the animal and buggy had been stolen and hence the officers of the surrounding towns were notified. Sheriff Meyer was alert to find the thief and every strange rig coming to the city was closely examined. | Nothing was heard of in regard to the stolen rig until Sunday afternoon when it was located near the Wabash river, where the thief had abandoned it. The property was returned to the owner and since that time a good clue as to the identity of the man who stole it is in the hands of the officers, and without a doubt he will be brought to justice in the near future. o— FOR SALE —Two horse wagon with 3-lnch tires. For a quick sale only 110.00. WANTED —Lady or gentleman to do soliciting. Call at Park Hotel Tuesday, March 2nd. betwen the hours cf S and 10 a. m. FOR SALE—Two colts coming three years old. See William Ehresman three-fourths mile south of Bobo. 51-6 t FOR RENT—A house on Mercer avenue. Inquire at his office.

You’ll need a pair of Rubbers today. if you'll eves .need them. The winter Beason has plenty more days of slush, snow and bad walking on the Calendar. Buy Vour Rubber Now Men’s Rubbers 80c to $1.25 Women’s Rubberssoc to sl-00 Children's Rubbers3sc to 60c We’ve Rubbers in all the good styles. High cut, medium cut, low cut and sole Rubbers. A pair of good Rubbers saves Doctor ills and Shoe Bill*. .Winnes Shoe Store

: BUY SOME EARTH OF ERWIN REALTY CO. At present very low price* on city properties and some very a ne fa J located in various parts of the county, which can be vacated to the chaser on short notice and in ample time for spring work. It win pa PW ' to call at the office and get further information in addition to th« f o °’ lowing brief mention:

20 acres improved 3 milea out cheap. 5 acres near town, improved. 80 acres, 2% miles, 190.00 per acre. 80 acres five mile 185.00. Two 80 acre tracts near Saint Paul church, very reasonable. 80 acres well improved Union township. 40 acres in Union lownship. 90 acres near Washington church. 80 and 100 acre arm near Monroe. 2 vacant lots on North Second street $350 each. 4 good residences near the M. E. church from $1,500 up. Nice cottage residence North Third street, very reasonable. Pillars property North Third street, at greatly reduced price.

DAN ERWIN

Choice F'arms For Sale by the Northern Indiana Real Estate Co. 40 acre tract good buildings, good productive soil, well fenced, and well drained. Price $2,800. . • 50 acres good productive soil, fair buildings. Price $3,600. 80 acres, well Improved, good productive soil, $5,000. 100 acres, 8 room house with large cellar, large barn in fair oondition. Price $5,000. 140 acres, god buildings, large house, bank bam, excellent location. Price SBO.OO per acre. Any one of these farms can be sold at a bargain if sold soon. Money to loan at a Low rate of Interest Fruchtes. Litterer, Attys, ond Mgis. Office over Burns Harness Store. Decatur. Indiana. If you want to see,list your farm with us * ’Phone 430 We Are Sending out statements to those of our subscribers whose time has or will soon expire. Remember The Laws of Indiana, a handsomely bound volume, giving a synopsis of every Indiana Law will be given FREE with every year-in-advance subscription. ADDRESS The Daily Democrat Decatur, Indiana.

>. North Eighth street, good house barn. >1,400. M 4 2H acres and 2 nouses. Fine residence on Winchester street I 4 vacant lots in the Fullenkatoo addition. p House and barn near German church Eleventh street a 7 room house Eighth street, >950.00 7 room house and good barn Second t street Snellen property on North Third L street good modern house and two lots, price greatly reduced, owner 1 must sell. House and two lots on Adams street • • will sell together or vacant lots separate, very reasonable. We have secured the agency for Western Canada lands for this territory and would be pleased to answer either in person or by mail any inI quiry. Our next excursion rates will be from March 16th. Office at Corner of Monroe and Second streets. Decatur, Indiana.