Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 57, Decatur, Adams County, 8 March 1909 — Page 2

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The Democrats 1n the legislature made an honest effort to enact intc lew their campaign pledges, but an antagonistic senate would not permit them. The repeal of the metropolitan police law run the gauntlet and is now a law. It brings down to the people the government of their municipal affairs, and is a good law. Speaker Honan is one of the best that has graced the speaker’s chair in the Indiana house for many a day. He is so acknowledged by all members of the house, irrespective of party or politics, and has made a record that will be a credit to him as long as he may live. That the Democratic party in Indiana has so few Tom Honans is the only regret of the Democrat. As a means of knocking out the saloons, the remonstrance plan is not in it with the secret ballot. That is being demonstrated in every county where ap election is held. The remonstrance law is practically relegated to “innocuous desuetude,” as Grover Cleveland would put it. That was what the democrats contended in the last campaign, and their position has been abundantly proven to be correct —Columbia City Post.

Now it is said that powerful in- < fluences will oppose confirmation of Charles W. Wilier as United States district attorney, and this brings to , mind the fact that the Indiana Re- , publicans are no nearer an adjustment of their internal dissentions, than they were when James Eli Watson was laid on the gubernatorial shelf last November. They have a few more cat fights to settle according to Marquis of Queensbury rules, before they will be ready to dwell together in peace and harmony . We expect to see you at our Suit Opening, 9 and 10. Fullenkamp’s. o — TRUSTEE ELECTION AT SALEM EVANGELICAL CHURCH. There will be an election of two trustees for the Salem Evangelical church to serve for a term of three years each on the evening of March 18th. Let all the members be present. D. O. Wise. Pastor. o CLAIRVOYANCE—Prof. Fosnaught, astrologer and palmist, here for a i short time only. This ad and 25c entitles the holder to a 50c palm reading. Allison block, north Second street, first door upstairs to right. Mr. Deßolt apartments. You are cordially invited to attend the suit opening at Fullenkamp’s Tuesday and Wednesday.

Buy a Famous KELLER Incubator and Brooder [l7f Now is the time to buy your incubators and brooders and supplies. We have bargain prices on incubators and brooders that you will never be offered I again as long as these last. They will be sold at cost For full particulars! as to the special prices call on the] Keller Incubator company, or at the] office of Dr. H. E. Keller, where you] can get prices on incubators and aup-| plies. I Keller Incubator Cod' 45*3° Decatur Indiana I

• SOCIAL COLUMN t Helping Hand Society of • German Lutheran Church Met with Mrs. Werling > _ I > THE BEN HUR LODGE J Historical Club Will Be Entertained by Mrs. O. L. Vance Tuesday Evening Mr. and Mrs. Earl Adams were the guests at a six o'clock dinner given by Mrs. Nettie Schrock at her home on Rugg street Sunday evening. The Young Peoples’ Alliance will have a business meeting at the church Tuesday evening. All the members are urged to come. The Shakespeare Club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. D. G. M. Trout, Wednesday afternoon. The hostess will read the paper. The Helping Hand Society of the German Lutheran church of near Preble met at the home of Mrs. Chas. Werling of Preble, last Wednesday, Marchs, and a fine time was reported. There were seventeen members present, including the Mesdames Wm. Jaebker. Gust Werling, Henry Buck. Henry Fuhrman, John Smith, Chas. Werling. Merry Hoffman. Henry Werling. Christ Schakel, Dan Bieberich, Wm. Lindemeyer, Grandmother Meyer, Mrs. Theo. Ehret, Mrs. W’m. Mackey. Mirs. Herman Bieberich. Mrs. Henry Ehlerding. Mrs. Christ Bieberich. Several of the members were absent on account of sickness, and also bad weather. A fine country supper was seized at 5 o’clock j and dismissed. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Henry Ehlerding. The Ben Hur lodge will give an! interesting entertainment at their hall next Friday night. A good program will be given. The rest of the evening will be spent socially.

The Historical Club will be entertained by Mrs. 0. L. Vance at her heme on Second street Tuesday evening. The paper, Paul’s Letter to (Continued on paca 4.)

IT’S THE LAST DAY! ( ] The Legislature to Adjourn ‘ After Completing the ’ Work of the Session — THE APPROPRIATIONS It Was Hard Work for Them, to Get Together on this Bill The legislature will adjourn some time today after action has been taken on the general appropriation bills, which by the way have been standing the fire of a conference committee, composed of two members of each legislative branch. This conference j committee has been working since ! some time late Saturday, and during a session on yesterday, they again broke up over the appointment of some political patronage, and for a time it looked as though the great state of Indiana would again suffer from the old time mania of too much politics. Through the efforts of Governor Marshall the appropriations were whittled down to the lowest possible point, and as they will go through and receive the approval of the governor, they will be satisfactory as a whole. There will be but little business in the legislature today except the passing of the general appropriation bill and the listening to an address by Vice President Fairbanks, who has arrived at his home in Indianapolis, _■ after a public service of many years, the last four of which was spent as ' vice president of the United States. * Among the bills of interest in this 1 county is the Mendenhall amendment to the three-mile gravel road 1 law. The amendment is simply that the number of petitioners must exceed the number of remonstrators I before a road can be built As reImonstrators are an unknown quantity in this county, the amendment is practically a dead letter. (Oaethumd on page low.) |

INDIAN MAIDENS. Once again a treat is in store for the patrons of the opera house. Where Frank B. Carr s Indian Maidens Co. will be the attraction Monday, March S. A novelty is promised by Mr. Carr who says that his company this year will far excel his previous efforts and the popularity of this show is a fact. A company of thirty artists are seen in the first pert, as also in the afterpiece, “The Diamond Palace." These two sketches are credited with being musical comedies in one act, exploiting situations that convulse their audiences with merrment from start to finish. For gcod clean genuine comedy it cannot be beat, and this fact alone has done a great deal toward the phenomenal success which this attraction has enjoyed all over the country this season. The crowning feature of all the many that the Indian Maidens have to offer is the chorus which it carries. Wardrobe is a point that has received careful consideration. As a consequence it is a gorgeousness and flutter that defies description.

SAYS KIND WORDS Fassett A. Cotton Issues His Last School Bulletin A NEW OFFICER Robert J. A ley a Democrat Succeeds Him in Office Indianapolis, March 8. —In a farewell bulletin issued to the school teachers of Indiana, Fassett A. Cotton, superintendent of the department cf public instruction, has kind words to say about Dr. Robert J. Aley, who in a few days will become the head of this department. In alluding to Dr. Aley ,the superintendent says: “We commend to the teachers and educational forces their new leader, Dr. Robert J. Aley, who will carry forward the work. With his training and solid worth as an educator and as a man there can be but one result in the immediate years to come. With due appreciation of the honors that have come to us and with an abiding faith in the educational future of the state, we transfer the duties of this department to our successors." In his farewell bulletin Mr. Cotton says further: "Indiana has the making of a great school system. In the hundred years or more a good foundation has been laid. In the last six years, we shall want to believe some progress has been made. We believe just as earnestly that in the next six ' years more progress will be made. It is essential, however, that as a people we realize that there is much room for progress. If we can avoid the Sdylia of self-satisfaction jand |the Charybdis of uniformity we may come finally into the front. The conditions are hopeful. Our resources are unlimited, our forces united.”

TO PEARLY GATES (Continued *rt»m page 1.1 Robison. Jeff Bryson, W. R. Smith and Messrs. Joseph and James B. Rice of this county and Mrs. Diggs of Marion and Ferd Rice of Hammond. The deceased was a woman of many good qualities. She was naturally cheerful and ever willing to lend her assistance to the cause of right. Though past eighty years of age, she possessed a wonderful vitality until stricken by paralysis. The acquaintanceship of Mrs. Rice extended over a vast territory, and to all who knew her she was considered a valuable friend. The funeral services will be held from the M. E. church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. Wilcox officiating. The remains can be seen from five o’clock this evening until nine and all of tomorrow morning.

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LONG LIFE CLOSED George Henry Hilgeman Gone to Eternal World WAS ILL LONG Old Age Played Important Part in His Demise Infirmities of old age, together with the infection of a complication of ailments, have brought to a close a life of usefulness in the demise of George Henry Hilgeman, late of Kirkland township, who yesterday afternoon at one o'clock spoke his last farewell of Mr. Hilgeman, grief has come im-

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to those who had been dear to him. Although born in Germany, the deceased has long been a resident of Adams county, and while here had established an acquaintanceship throughout the county exceeded by but few. His life has been one of good deeds of domestic indulgence, and he leaves behind a reputation envied by many, attained by few. Mr. Hilgeman was kind hearted and he was a believer in and a practicer of philanthropy. He has lived seventyeight years, three months and twenty one days during which time he has been upright in principles and true to his every earthly obligation. His departure was signaled yesterday and the call was answered without a murmur as he sank into the sleep of the just. As a consequence of the death measurably to the family and friends of the man who may find consolation in the consciousness that the deceased has lived his life well. The funeral services will be held from the SL Luke Reformed church Wednesday morning at ten o’clock. The decedent is survived by his widow and several children.

GO TO PITTSBURG Decatur Bowling Team Enters National Tournament ARE AFTER PRIZE Eight Men Will Go—A i i Great Time is Anticipated i > , The Decatur Elks’ bowling team, consisting of eight men, will leave next Sunday morning for Pittsburg, ’ where Monday night they will play a series of three games in the nation1 ai tournament which is now on in the Pennsylvania city. The local club

will play on alleys seven and eight at seven o clock Monday evening and they expect to get inside the money, or at least get in on the prize to be given to the Elks- team which scores the highest. There are but three Elks teams to bowl yet, and the high score at the present time can be surpassed by the locals. The Fort Wayne and South Bend teams are yet to play. Several members of the Decatur club will remain at Pittsburg for several days, while a few will return the day following their contest. The Decatur crowd will be headed by Tom Peterson and William Berllng. They expect to have the time of their life. The Wolf and Dessauer bowling team of Fort Wayne will play local team at the Palace alleys tonight, and an exciting contest is ■ anticipated. The locals are making , them all go some and they expect , to win tonight The Elks will go to Fort Wayne ! Thursday night to play a series of ''.games with the CentHvre team.