Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 55, Decatur, Adams County, 5 March 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evenly Except Sunday, by LEW a. ELLIN GH AM. Subeertptlen Rose*; Per week, W avrt*. eeaw Pe» year, bg e«rt»c...., _ UH Per nvmiK by naU „....at Mto Per year, by asall MH Sagle eoplee .. 2 oeats Advertising rates made known on applicatioß. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second-clasa mail matter. J- H. HELLER, Manager. There is no use talking, it is in the air, and the whole government secret srevice could not stop it Even Jay county registers over two thousand against the open saloon. It Is time now for those who are blaming a few individuals for all this calamity tc get in the band wagon and forget it. The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette is champing the bit and protesting ' against the probable colonization of a number of Adams county saloon- < keepers along the Allen county line. ] They even go so far as to threaten , the deadly remonstrance. Now comes the Fort Wayne News and also protests against the Decatur saloonkeepers being given ninety days, the time 1 allotted by law for the closing out J , of this business after being voted j out of it. Thank goodness they have i a few morals for Adams county, if they haven’t any for their own county. AT CALVARY AND SALEM. There will be preaching at the 1 Calvary Evan. Saturday evening 7:30 sun time, and r.t the Salem Evan, church Sunday a. m. 10:30. A cordial ’’ invitation is given to all. D. 0. Wise, Pastor. "" — — o FOUND —A light bay horse weighing about 1,500 lbs. came to the barn yard of Eli Burkett, who resides on the Hattie Studabaker farm and the | owner may have same by paying for this ad and calling for it. 55-3 t WANTED —District representative by large land company. Good selling proposition. Florida Fruit Lands Co., Indianapolis, Ind.

H ealth Never Fails to Restore Gray Hair to its Natural Color and Beauty. No matter bow long it has been gray or faded. Promotes a luxuriant growth of healthy hair. Stops ita falling out, and positively removes Dandraff. Keeps hair soft and glossy. Refuse all substitutes. 2% times as much in SI.OO as 50e. size. Is Net a Dye. $1 and s®e. bottles, at druggists Send 2c fw Ire. book “The Care oi the Mair.” Phii. Bay Spoe. Co.. Newark, M. J. Hay’s Hartina Soap cares Pimples, red, and chapped hands, aad all akin dis. eases. Keeps skin fine and soft. 25c. drurrista. Send 2c for fuse book “The Care of the Skin.** Holthoase Drug Comp’y

Style, fit, shapeliness in clothes are the result of skilled hand tailoring from individual measurements; therefore clothes satisfaction can be assured only /r\- in garments made to order. Clothes with such virtues I f-W'WJS I W’ stand the distortions :y? . ' the bod y’» changes of 1 *' I 3 weather and strain of hard wear—will be neat and '^ fS ’ -W shapely as long as you care / A3A towearthem—a decidedly ’s-J| profitable investment. J \ a s' o U r Fu)lion 562 Examine our Spring fabrics, Three-Button Novelty Sack, Dip front, curved pockeu. the prettiest ever shown in this community, and our original fashion designs. Be among the first to proclaim a new style. We agree to please you or refuse your money. CHRIS NEVER, The Tailor 13S 8, Second St. Becntar, IndfwiA

P.O. BOYS WON TWO 1 Exciting Contest Was Pulled Off at Palace • Alleys i I 'LAST EVENING I • The Winners Are Now in Sight of the First Place STANDING. Won. Lost. Pct. Berlings Five 14 7 .667 Postoffice 10 11 .476 Elks 5 7 .419 Palace 7 11 .388 The Postoffice bowling team defeated the Palace boys two out of three games last night, and the contest was very exciting throughout. The Postoffice team is now firmly In second place, and will make the leaders go some to hold their position. The score: Postoffice — Dorwin 178 181 188 Christian 155 119 129 Dorsey ~...145 160 169 Free Frisinger ....200 201 166 Dyke Frisinger ..,.176 126 158 Totals 854 787 810 Palace— Coverdale 119 130 139 Archbold .143 139 183 Zanders 152 142 160 Lankenau 200 133 222 Shafer 155 149 J 65 Total 769 693 869 LAST SAD RITES Remains of Peter Decker Return to Mother Earth SERVICES TODAY Many People Pay Their Respects to His Memory A body withered by age and aliment, the earthly temple of the late Peter Decker, in which has breathed a life of nobility for more than sev-enty-six years, has been buried in the bosom of mother earth while his memory and spirit live on as an inspiration to those whom the wheels of time are ushering near to eternity’s door. The closing hours of this noble man, so different from those of many, were solely characterized with sublimity, with peace of conscience, and when the angel of death gave forth the call, Peter Decker was willing, yea even welcomed the moment when his spirit would return to Al mighty as sweet release from the pangs of suffering. He was ready to surrender his tottering form to mother earth and his spirit to the one to whom his fidelity has never been

(questioned. This afternoon at one o'clock the Third street home was occupied by friends of the departed man, who paid respects to the memory of the deceased, a goodly representation of the local post G. A. R. having attended in a body, attired in the blue which aroused the patriotism and admriation of every onlooker. The Rev. Spetnagle conducted the services impressively. His theme enlisted the , thought of the people along the line 1 of loyalty to country, to man and last but greatest of all to God, using the life of Peter Decker as a vivid t illustration of all these. Rev. Spetnagle spoke words of consolation to the widow and to the large following of friends who alike were stricken with grief in its intensity, The body of the deceased was conveyed to the Decatur cemetery where a military burial took place as the parting tok- • eu of esteem and lifelong devotion of comrade, friend to friend, wife to husband. he was Injured William Sheerer Was Painfully Injured at Horse Sale Today INJURIES NOT FATAL Horse Plunged Upon Him and Injured Him in Several Places William Sheerer, of Monroe township, was painfully hurt in an accideent about 10:30 this morning. The injured man had been watching the employes of the horse sale barn wind their horses. He had walked from the barn down to the corner of Jefferson and First strets. There he stopped to watch the animal John Rice was controlling. The horse suddenly plunged, Rice, who was forced to let go of the strap, knocked down Mr. Scheerer and ran over him. For a time it was thought that the injuries would prove fatal. The bystanders increased until there was a large crowd of people. The injured man was immediately carried into the office of Dr. Smith, where it was learned to thre relief of all that the man would recover. Later information from Doctor Smith that there ' are no internal injuries whatever is cheerftig. When Mr. Sheerer fell he Injured the muscles of his arms. A badly bruised nose and head were attended to by the doctor. The injured man was unconscious for about five minutes from the bruis eon his head. Mr. Sheerer’s coat was torn quite badly. It was fortunate that the overcoat protected him from serious injury. He is feeling fine at present, although he will feel the effects worse tomorrow. —,—o ARE FINISHING VP The Commissioners Are in Session Again Today TO IMPROVE Several Bridges and Arches to Be Built this Summer The commissioners met this morning to complete the work of the March session. Upon estimates prepared and appropriations made, they ordered Surveyor Ernst to prepare plans and specifications for them. After plans are accepted, contractors will be notified and contracts made for the work. Bids were opened for the furnishing of supplies at the county infirmary. Those who bid low' and got something are: T. R. Moore, gasoline; J. D. Hale, seeds and salt; Winnes shoe store, shoes; W. H. Nachtrieb, drugs; Niblick & Co., dry goods, groceries and tobacco; Holthouse, Schulte & Co., clothing. The board are trying to get caught up with their work, the illness of Martin Laughlin causing them to get behind with several matters which required official action by them. They will be in session all day and as much longer as it takes them to wipe the slate. o The new system of trading—see Charlee Hendricks or phone 580.

:|IN CIRCUIT COURT 1 A Little Business at the J Temple of Justice s 3 i SOME NEW CASES ! 1 The Jury is Called for Next Week for Trial of Several Causes Alice Whitcomb vs. William W. L hitcomb, affidavit filed, notice or- , dered returnable May 5. Francis M. Elkins vs. William C. Pearse, affidavit filed by A. P. Beatty for defendant and rule to answer. Holthouse Drug Co., vs. David E. Studabaker, dismissed and costs paid. William Meoli vs. Ellen and Fletched Rayn, complaint filed, summons ordered returnable March 17. William F. Rice and Jesse W. P, Rice vs. Bertha M. Rice et al, complaint filed and summons returnable May 3. This is a new case filed by J. W. Teeple. Thomas Ireland vs. Harrison Hakes et al, cause dismissed and costs paid. State ex rel Daisy Butcher vs. Oliver Wade, cause dismissed by plaintiff and costs paid. William Mesel vs. Ellen and Fletcher Rayn is the title of a new case filed by Peterson & Moran, a suit on account for abor; demand 1370. Henry Kintz as guardian of Paul L. Gase, made a final report to the court, and was discharged. The petit jury will be on hand for next week, and during the week several pending cases will be adjudicated. O' -■ SOLID VESTIBULED TRAINS The Clover Leaf are Sprucing up Some for Spring Business. During the past ninety days the Clover Leaf passenger equipment has received a general overhauling, and improvement, along the line of new chairs, new seats and vestibules on all their best and largest coaches. Trains 3 and 4 now running between Delphos and St. Louis daily, has been made a full vestibule coach train. The small cars formerly on these trains have been remodeled and placed in service on local trains 1 and 2 between Toledo and Frankfort, and the improvement in this service is very noticeable and appreciated by their patrons. It Is not unlikely that the company will soon inaugurate a full and complete schedule of fast trains between Toledo, St. Louis and Kansas City, carrying New York and Boston sleepers. Their tracks have been greatly improved with new steel and new ballast and they begin to feel that they will soon be able to get into the competitive field in earnest. Democrat Want Ads. Pay _ ' 1 . - *J. J- 1 . L-J.

Bl I . y° u think that we've done you a distinct service if we once get you to wearing some of our Hart Schaffner and Marx Good Clothes. That’s the way we feel about it too. spring O vercoats are ready now New models, new fabrics in colors, Tans, Oxford and Black. New colorings and patterns in fine suits; SUitS ’ all Smart models oi the season. Anything y ° U ere is Bub Ject to a poshr chn Uarau^ee °f sa tisfaction. Let us show you. in nu? M AL C® ee the new Woolens m our Merchant Tailoring Dep’t. Holthouse, Schulte & Comounv ' good CLOTHES sellers FOR men AND BOV* u 1

,1. ♦» W 0 I There are Reasons] o _ * s $ Why we can sell Harness and all harness sundries, o | (such as Collars, Pads, Blankets, Bobes, Strap Work, Bope ♦ ♦ Goods, and everything kept in ? ♦ a firstclass harness retail store) ♦ j At a Big Saving i | over our iormer prices. Our ; F rices and Harness will talk ? | \\ \ > for themselves. Attend our = ♦ \\ Harness Sale and Opening be- ♦ | gining March 8 and continuing | ♦ up to March 20th. and ♦ ? We Will Tell You the Reason I o . o ♦ ♦ ♦ We have 150 sets of Farm and Buggy harness to select from t j * Special During Harness Opening . _ _ 0 O 0 o One Inch Leather Halters SQ C t ♦ 11 Inch Horse pads. Old gold red edge 90c ♦ O “■ Q o 12 Inch Old gold red edge 25c * o: _ * I The Schafer Hardware Co. i ♦ ♦ ♦o*o*o4o<o*o<o ♦ o*o*o*o*oe ♦o*o*o*o*o»oeo ♦ oeo*o*o*o* ♦o*o*o*o<o*o*o ♦ o*o*o*o*o» «

SOCIAL COLUMN Mrs. Fred Sherman Entertained Ladies of German Lutheran Aid Society THE THIMBLE CLUB Other Social Events and Happenings in the Community The German Lutheran Aid Society sewed at the home of Mrs. Fred Sherman on Second street Thursday afternoon. The hostess served delicious refreshments. The Thimble Club will be entertained this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Earl Adams. All over the world there are people who are greatly interested in the Emmanuel movement. It is based on common sense and genuine humanity. The devoutest preachers and physicians encourage the movement. To help the sick with mental, moral and spiritual aid will prove beneficial to many more. It has made an appeal

to the minds and hearts of the people generally. W. B. Parker in the March “Woman’s Home Companion" tells on what sound basic truths it is founded, what prominent people have helped to establish it and the growth of the idea. He explains how and why it is done. The Friday Night Euchre Club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. L. A. Graham this evening at her home on Fourth street GETS A DIVORCE Judge Sturgis, of Bluffton, Decides Case in Plaintiffs Favor, C. L. Walters returned this noon from Bluffton, where, representing Mrs. Sadie Meyers, he secured a divorce from Harvey Meyers with an allowance of five dollars a month for the support of her children. The case was transferred from this county to Mells and was heard this morning by Judge Sturgis who promtply granted the decree. The plaintiff charged cruel and inhuman treatment and . failure to provide. The defendant ap- ■ peared an dthrough prosecuting attorney Daily fought the case, but 11 without avail. The case has been ’ Pending for several months, and has (Continued on page 4.)

IN GOOD CONDITION Telephone Lines Are Repaired and in Good Condition QUITE A LOSS Has Been Sustained by the Company on Account of Storm The grave results of the recent storm which seriously affected telephone lines and greatly impaired service locally and outside communications as well for several days, are now lost sight of Inasmuch as service has been re-established on practically every line of the local company in the city and county. The efficient work of linemen has restored to a normal standard the excellency of service the Citizens Telephone company has always given its patrons. Although service is given in all directions from the city in surrounding country, there are still a few lines that are out of commission. Outside communication is now at its (Continued on page 4.)