Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 57, Decatur, Adams County, 8 March 1909 — Page 3

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WEATHER. Rain southern, rain or possibly heavy snow north portion tonight and Tuesday; colder Tuesday; high north east winds. C. A. Dugan returned from Fort W’ayne yesterday. Mrs. John Heller went to Indianapolis this noon to visit with her husband. Miss Rose Christen returned yesterday afternoon from Fort Wayne, where she spent the day. Mrs. Thomas Perkins went to Willshire to visit with her mother, Mrs. Blossom, who is seriously ill.

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*■ The Worry The Loss, and most of all, the poor business policy of paying your bills by cash can be avoided with a checking account here. The holiday purchases, the ordinary expenses, in fact every expenditure, should be paid with a check. Then you are protected against your own errors and the acts of unscrupulous business people you might deal with, for each paid check is a legal voucher in itself. OLD Adams Co. Bank

The W. R. C. will give an entertainment in the near future. - Jim Jones, of Michigan, is visiting, friends in the St. Paul neighborhood. Dr. E. W. McAlister, one of the oldest physicians at South Bend, died Friday. David H. Bodie, 79 years old, is dead at Larwill. He lived for many years at Ligonier. Miss Edith Hoffman, of Fort Wayne, is visiting with her uncle, Ernst Schlickman and family. Mrs. Margaret Huber, of Winona, and son Kenneth, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christ Weldy. Miss Josephine Malley is in Chicago, where she was called by the serious illness of her little niece. Orland, Steuben county, will have a lodge of the Eastern Star to be instituted Thursday by Angola chapter. The Ben Hurs will give an entertainment at their hall next Friday night. The public is cordially invited to attend. Miss Ina Archie will retrun Tuesday from Pleasant Mills. She will continue her visit with her aunt, Mrs. George Wemhoff. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hammond went to Decatur this morning, where they will visit relatives for a few days.—Bluffton Banner. Seven hundred citizens of Kosciusko county have petitioned the commissioners to erect a county cottage at the state soldiers home, Lafayette. The Huntington County Medical society is making war on Dr. J. R. Hunter becauses he advertises, and may oust him from membership in the society. Estill Wilson, former Wabash boy, is studying art in Paris, where one of his recent pictures—a portrait of a Paris gentleman —has just sold for $2,000. Harold Wilcox will arrive from St. Louis, Michigan to remain for a week as the guest of friends. Harold is succeeding well in his new field of labor. Biddy Burns, the Garret ball player, who for a short time played with the local team, has eloped with another man's wife, and he was apprehended at Napoleon, Ohio. Officers raided club-rooms in Nanpanee, which has long been a "dry” town, finding poker chips and many bottles, all save two of them empty. The club-rooms were above a large barn. Rev. E. B. Parker, of Napanee, conducted services at the Methodist church Epworth League services last night. The meeting was good and well attended. Rev. Johnson also spoke. Miss Anette Moses spent Sunday at the hospital at Fort Wayne with her sister, Mrs. Homer Moses. The latter is recovering slowly from an operation which she underwent recently. George Chronister and wife returned last night from an extensive trip [through Arkansas. They have been I gone three weeks during which time [ they were guests of friends and rela? ! tives. Mr. and Mrs. Chronister enjoyed the trip very much. | The appraisement of the real estate belonging to the estate of the late Frank Adams has been filed in circuit court, showing the value of the same, as fixed in the estimation of the appraisers, W. I. Evans and James R. Bennett, to be $21,300. —Bluffton News. •

I George Shieferstein returned to Monmouth this morning. J. E. Moser went to Fort Wayne on business this morning. Miss Madge Phillips went to Fort Wayne this morning on business. Mrs. George Flanders went to Fort Wayne today to visit with friends. Mrs| Rost went to Fort Wayne to give a lesson to her French class. Miss Esther Heckman visited with her cousin Pauline at Stop 21 yesterday. Mrs. David Flanders went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day. Mrs. N. E. Fuelling of Root township went to Fort W’ayne to visit with friends. O. P. Edwards, of Leipsic ,0.. is in the city, visiting with John Niblick and family. Harold Snyder left yesterday for his home at Geneva. He had been visiting with friends. Robert Blackburn went to Fort Wayne, called there by the death of his sister. Mrs. Ada Abbott. Judge O’Rourke, of Fort Wayne, was in the city Saturday evening a guest of Mr. L. C. Waring. Linn Shoon, returned to Fort Wayne last evening. He was the guest of friends in the city. rfick Townsend returned last night to his home at Peoria, 111., after visiting in this city. Mrs. Ida 'Whitright went to Fort W’ayne this morning, where she will take treatment of Mrs. Alma Derbyshire, M. D . Miss Minta Acker returned to Geneva this morning after visiting in the city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Acker. Mrs. Jennie Todd and daughter Margaret of Bluffton .were here Saturday visiting the former’s father, who had been sick for several days. The board of commissioners will buy 150 rods of wire fencing for the county infirmary farm, and the contract will be let for it on April 5. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Sutton spent last evening in Fort Wayne .the guest of the former’s sister, Mrs. Gene' Pontius, formerly Miss Gene Sutton of this city. Miss Frances Bryson, who is attending school at Greencastle, is in the city for a few days, called here by the death of her grandmother. Mrs. Rice.

Mat Breiner, an employe of the Fornax Mills, will leave soon for his future home at Alilegan, Mich. Decatur people will be sorry to lose the Breiner family . The [Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will conduct a market Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Schrock. The ladies desire a good attendance. Robert Patterson, who has been ill for several days, was able to be out for a short time yesterday, and if nothing unforseen occurs he will be entirely recovered in a short time. Mrs. Burt Mangold, of Mercer avenue, on going upstairs Friday, discovered the wall paper burning. It was blazing for several feet around the chimney. The fire was put out without much difficulty . M. D. L. Martin, once a prominent manufacturer at Huntington, lost his life a few days ago while burning brush on his farm in Tennessee. The aged man's body had been almost consumed by the flames before his plight was discovered. He had toppled over into a burning heap of brush. George Fetrow, of Wabash county, arrested at Logansport for wife desertion when he eloped with Mrs. Orla Giffen, has been released from jail under suspended sentence. He has promised to be a model husband in the future and his wife has forgiven him. Mrs. Giffen is still missing, Harry Tribolet arrived home last night from his western sojourn. He spent a week in Little Rock. Arkansas with Bruce Kiger, and spent the most of the balance of his vacation at Hot Springs, where he enjoyed a rest and had the pleasure of seeing a big bunch of the big league ball players in spring practice.—Bluffton News. Hon. and Mrs. J. B. Merriman will arrive home from Indianapolis Tuesday. In honor of Mr. Merriman the Sunday school class of the Baptist church of which he is the teacher will give a reception at the church on Thursday evening. Friends will receive an invitaton and a pleasant tme is anticipated.—Bluffton Banner. To one and all who have contrbuted so generously to the fund started by the Democrat for our unfortunate son and brother, we desire to express, as far as words are capable, our heartfelt appreciation. Such generosity and kindness cannot fail to be rewarded, and we pray that as “bread cast upon the water” it will return to you a hundredfold. Mrs. Ellen Touhey and children.

Miss Velma Shroll spent yesterday in Fort W’ayne visiting. Mr. and Mrs. David E. Smith spent yesterday in Fort W’ayne. A. M. Bowen went to Shelby county, Ohio, on business today. Inez Snellen visited with her parents at Willshire over Sunday. B. C. Kelley, of Berne, went to Bluffton this morning on business. Mrs. A. Reynolds returned to her home at Peterson, after shopping in the city. Mrs. Gus Broadbeck, living east of town, who has been vers- sick, is a little better. Reuben Lord and family spent yesterday in Fort Wayne, the guest of relatives and friends. Miss Victoria Stone will leave for Chicago Wednesday to visit for several days with friends. Kitty Smith came home from Hammond to attend the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Rice. Mrs. Hazel Dickes, of Marion, arrived in the city today to attend the funeral of her mother. Mrs. Sarah Miller, of Van Wert, went to Pleasant Mills to visit with her niece, Mrs. Teeple. Miss Kittie Smith returned this morning from Hammond to attend the funeral of Mrs. Rice. Mrs. Dollie Durkins returned yesterday afternoon from Fort Wayne, where she spent the day. The show at the Bosse tonight promises to be a good one, and is deserving of a full house. Mrs. Mary Dwight returned to her home at Bluffton after visiting with relatives and friends here. Mrs. Passwater returned to Wiltshire. after visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Vern McGonagle. Miss Fancheon Magley went to Monmouth today to visit with, her cousin, Miss Annice Wilder. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hurst returned from a visit with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Tyndall, of Pleasant Mills. Jesse Huffman, of Marion, arrived in the city today to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. W. P. Rice.

Mrs. Fred Linn went to Montpelier w’here she will install a new temple of the order of Rathbone Sisters at Roll, a small place near that city. Miss Lillie Teeple, of Pleasant Mills who has been visiting for sev-’ eral days with Mr. and Mrs. Judson Teeple, returned to her home this noon. Mrs. William Blackburn is in Fort Wayne today called there by the death of Mrs. Abbott. Her husband will go tomorrow. Another sister is very low at that place. Horsemen from all over the county are watching with Interest the case now being tried by the circuit court, Meibers aganst Kintz. The case is one where the plaintiff claims misrepresentations regarding the condition of a horse sold. Miss Annette Moses returned from an over-Sunday visit to Fort Wayne. She ’reports that her sister-in-law is getting better, will probably be able to leave the hospital in a week. Mrs. Moses has been in the institution for about three weeks. Miss Frances Bryson arrived last night from Greencastle to attend the funeral of her grandmother, the late Mrs. Pendleton Rice and she will return to resume her work Wednesday morning. Miss Bryson and Misses Pansy Bell and Frances Merriman will return next. Monday to spend their vacation. The electric light ordinance whereby an ordinance was passed, fixing the electric light rate so that if 7,000 or over number of kilowats arc used the cost wiil be three cents a kilowat with a sliding scale, was passed. This will only be a temporary ai rangement as the council will probably make several changes in the electric light rate at the next meeting.—Bluffton Banner. Ligonier is badly mixed up over its lighting affairs. It has just, been discovered that under the proposition last voted upon by the people of that city they have voted for no light at all and legally the city cannot be lighted either by private or municipal light. By the 10th of March the balance of $35,000 raised for amunicipal plant will all have been paid in, and the city fathers are in a quandary as to what to do next. Mrs. U. E. Cramer has received word from relatives at Kokomo, that her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Young, of Kokomo, are very ill with smallpox. The doctors are alarmed at their condition on account of their age. Mr. Young being eighty-one and his wife sixty-six. The disease had been in the family of their son Jacob. They were quarantined and the head of the house w r ent to his fathers to live. The result was the aged father and mother took sick. Mr. and Mrs. Young lived here at one time. Mrs. Cramer hopes to hear better news tomorrow.

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Mrs. Lou Mailand is still quite sick. Niblick & Co. are advertising a cloak sale for March 10 and 11. The relatives of Theodore Kennedy think that he will get along all right now. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kamey, of Fort Wayne, have come to the city for a visit with friends and relatives. Many deaths have occurred in Adams county during the past month and many more people are seriously ill. C. O. France went to Fort Wayne this morning to look after business interests in behalf of the Conter Ice Cream company. Nothing doing was the sign hung out at the various courts of justice today, the law offenders being few and far between. Recorder Steele spent a few days last week at Indianapolis, and for some little time watched the proceedings of the legislature. Miss Bertha Butler is better. She has been dangerously ill for some time, her present condition is very encouraging to the relatives. After their horse sale Saturday the Decatur Horse Sale company shipped eleven cars of horses to the eastern markets, they having been purchased by the buyers there. No word was received today from Fort Wayne relative to the condition of James Touhey. His friends are anxious to hear of his condition,which they hope is greatly improved. Catharine Mary Aliwein. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Aliwein, was born last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Peterson. Mrs. Allwein was formerly Miss Grace Peterson. The W. R. C. will give a social in the near future. Mrs. George Louthan and Mrs. Agnes Andrews are on a committee. They will meet Tuesday afternoon and decide about the entertainment. 1

The funeral of the late Mrs. Rice will be held from the M. E. church tomorrow afternoon at two-thirty o'clock when the many friends of the departed woman will pay the last respects to her memory. The new Anthony Hotel at Fort Wayne is the attraction for a number of Decatur people, and the place is already proving popular. The hotel is a beauty and deserves to make good in the summit city. Rev. Vitz and L. C. Hessert will have charge of the funeral of the late Henry Hilgeman. which will be held Wednesday morning from the house. A daughter, Mrs. J. D. Huffman and three stepchildren survive to mourn their loss. H. L. Conter has secured the output of ice from the Decatur Packing plant. It will be considerable short of his needs during the summer, but it will help immensely in supplying the needs of the Decatur dealers and I consumers. Unless all signs fail all I the ice used In addition to the output i of this plant will have to be shipped I in. I

BUY THEM A HOME (Continued from page 1.) given cost about fifteen hundred dollars. Mrs. L. G .Ellingham, Mrs. S. W. Berry and Mrs. F .V. Mills were chosen as a committee so rthis subscrip-

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 effer you some of the best properties in Decatur.

Na 766 —Is a 2614 acre tract a half mile from school on public road, twenty acres fine black land, all wire Tenced. nearly new frame house ec brick foundation, hip roof, a mile and a half from railroad station, market, etc. Price $2,690.00. 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 Agency's Larger Lists of Farm and City Properties BUY SOME EARTH OF ERWIN REALTY CO. At present very low prices on city properties and some very fine farms located in various parts of the county, which can be vacated to the purchaser on short notice and in ample time for spring work. It will pay you to call at the office and get further information in addition to the following brief mention:

20 acres improved 3 miles out cheap. 5 acres near town, improved. 80 acres, 214 miles, $90.00 per acre. 80 acres five mile $85.00. Two 80 acre tracts near Saint Paul church, very reasonable. 80 acres well improved Union township. 40 acres in Union township. 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

tion and about one-half of the amount has already been raised. Dr. Johnson represents the preachers’ aid society and he is a diligent and efficient worker in its behalf. He went from here to Auburn. Any one caring to contribute may do so by telephoning any member of this committea o Democrat Want Ads. Pay

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 —la 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 stoned road, for $2,400,00.

North Eighth street, good house and barn, $1,400. 214 acres and 2 houses. Fine residence on Winchester street. 4 vacant lots in the Fullenkamp addition. House and barn near German church Eleventh street. 7 room house Eighth street, $950.00. 7 room house and good barn Second street. Snellen property on North Third street, good modern house and two lots, price greatly reduced, owner 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 terri- . tory and would be pleased to answer | either in person or by mail any inI quiry. Our next excursion rates will Ibe from March 16th. Office at Corner |of Monroe and Second streets, Deca- | tur, Indiana.