Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 58, Decatur, Adams County, 9 March 1909 — Page 2

THE DAIUr DEMOCRAT! Published Every Evening, Exoept Steidey, by LEW G. ELLfNGHAM. Subeerlption Ratov Pee week. by carrier.lo cento Pee year, by caevlee. ......„>6.W Paa monlX bp ma11..........30 eaato Per year, by mail 82.80 Single eoptee ...... ....2 eante Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter, J. H. HELLER, Manager. The people of Indiana will do well in future to elect a majority of members in both houses of the legislature from one party. The half-and-half plan is a stupendous failure.—Columbia City Post. Governor Marshall has the sort of a stiff backbone we like to see, and we dare say that every other taxpayer in the state likes it. He held out to the last that he would veto the appropriation bill if it would come to him with appropriations in excess of what he thought the current taxes would be. They cannot bluff the governor. The Democrats are to be congratulated for the last scoring they made in the reduction of the general appropriations for the current two years, and it means that Democratic majority in the house saved the state much in taxes. For that and their further record of economy they deserve to be congratulated by the entire people of the state. Had the Democrats been in a majority in both branches a further decrease would have been made. The Logansport Chronicle says it is now pretty certain that the big distillers are putting up most of the money for the Anti-Saloon league. It has always been a mystery where the league got its inexhaustible fund. It ha s been known for a long time that the distillers were ardent supporters

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of the local option, for prohibition in Maine and Georgia had taught them “dr" territory was the best for their brsiness, as it made whisky drinkers of beer drinkers. NEW AS CONFIDENTIAL CLERK Indianapolis, March 9. —Burt New, of North Vernon, it is said, will probably be given the position of confidential clerk to Governor Marshall. This information came from a reliable source today and with it came the announcement of an agreement between Republican members of the legislature that they would not oppose the creation of the office of confidential adviser to the governor.

WE WON ANOTHER Decatur Elks Prove Too Much for Fort Wayne Bowling Team WON A VICTORY Which Was Decisive—Took Two Out of Three Games A bowling team from Fort Wayne met bitter defeat at the hands of the Decatur Elks team at the Palace alleys last evening. The locals captured two out of three games and tied the summit city lads for the third. Many spectators watched the contest with interest. The score: Fort Wayne— Barnard 154 148 162 Heuscher 159 162 167 Staug 125 147 137 Pi anger 186 148 162 Hill 191 169 176 Total 815 774 804 Total pins, 2,393. Decatur — Dcrwin 146 181 209 Berling 154 172 177 Vaughn 167 201 131 Frisinger 163 144 198 Peterson 185 135 208 Total 815 833 923 Total pins, 2,571.

SOCIAL COLUMN Mrs. J. D. Wisehaupt Will Entertain Aid Society of U. B. Church ENTRE NOUS CLUB Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reynolds Entertained Company at Dinner Sunday Miss Florence Sprunger sang in the Church of Christ at Elyria, 0., Sunday before a large audience of appreciative listeners. Perhaps the people there were more of artists in music than in many other churches, and the classic and lofty sacred music appealed to them. At the great organ, Stiven, a master of the pipe organ, and a professor of the Oberlin of music, played the accompaniment. Miss Sprunger's voice i 8 a sweet soprano. Her hearers greatly enjoyed the sacred solo. Sometimes on rare occasions, the students at the school are requested to sing by the teachers at the towns and cities surrounding the college. At such times some of the best voices are heard in the churches. It will be twenty-seven years the twelfth of May since the G. A. R. encampment was established in this city. There were twenty men in the order then, almost all of whom are living. All of this time its growth has been steady. Almost all of the old soldiers belong, deriving great pleasure from the association of their comrades with whom they fought, side by side in the war. The W. R. C. was organized ab|out the same time. A social will be given by the latter sometime this week. The date will be announced tomorrow. The public is invited. The A< Society of the United Brethren church will be entertained by Mrs. J. D. Wisehaupt of Nuttman avenue Thursday afternoon. Every member of the congregation is invited. Important business will be transacted. The Entre Nous Club will be en-

tertained by Miss Bessie Baumgartner at her home on Madison street Wednesday evening. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. Nettie Slyock at her home on Rugg street Thursday afternoon. A market will be conducted. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reynolds delightfully entertained a few friends at twelve o’clock dinner Sunday, Those present were Mr and Mrs. Girt Reynolds and daughters Charlotte and Corine, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Railing and daughters Laura and Leone. Miss Daisy Reynolds, Bereneta Reynolds. The - Modern Woodmen will meet Wednesday evening at their hall. Business pertaining to a big entertainment here, will be discussed. The Yeomen met last night, six candidates being taken in. The lodge is an insurance organization. It is growing rapidly. Every member of the Y. P. A. is requested to meet at the Evangelical parsonage tonight. Business will be attended to. The remaining time will be spent socially. Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Arnold, of near Bobo, entertained last Sunday at X 2 o'clock dinner Mr. and Mrs. William Martin, daughter Francene and son Glen; Mr. and Mrs. Kitt Cowan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bowserman and son Doyle, and all report a most enjoyable time. The Thimble Club will be entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Roy Archbold on Monroe street. The Royal Neighbors will meet at their hall tonight. Important business will be transacted. A large number of candidates will soon be taken into the order. The Young Matrons CJub will be entertained by Mrs. D. M. Hensley Friday afternoon. Just the club members will be present The members of the Baptist church will select trustees to represent the congregation for three years. The election will occur a week from next Thursday, on the eighteenth of this month, at the church. Every member should come. This meeting is very important for the future welfare of the church.

CHARTERED TRAIN Col. Fred Reppert Employed Skill in Getting Out of Bad Hole WAS DUE FOR SALE At Mt. Sterling, Illinois, and It Cost Him SSO to Get There Fred Reppert, of Decatur, Indiana, the well known live stock auctioneer who has been crying many sales of pedigreed stock in this locality for several years past, purchased a block of Wabash railroad stock Wednesday —but has no deed or bill of sale to show for it. He had cried a sale in an Indiana town Tuesday and was due in Mt, Sterling for the combination sale held by the members of the Royal Champion sale circuit, at Wilgus’ sale barn Wednesday. Arriving at a late hour Tuesday night at Decatur, Illinois, on his way to this city, he thought best to get a few hours of much needed rest and retiring at a hotel in that city, left a call for four o’clock, in order that he might catch the westbound Wabash train. Through the negligence of some of the hotel office employes his call was not given, and when he awoke it was past six o'clock and the train he was to have been a passenger on was several miles nearer Mt. Sterling than he was. But in true auctioneer fashion he began to look for away out of a “hole” and soon connected with a fast train west bound. This brought him as far Bluffs, but there he was up against the real thing as rapid transit railroading is not provided for on the "one train occasionally’’ schedule of this branch of the railroad. However, he got out of this rut, too. He played the big politician act and chartered a special train to bring him from Bluffs to this city. It cost him SSO to turn the trick —but he was here in time to sell red hogs. Mr. Reppert has quite a record as an auctioneer. For the past fifteen years he has been crying sales, traveling over ten states, and has never missed an engagement.—Mt. Sterling (Ill.) Republican.

SUSTAINED A FALL. Johannes Sprunger, 85, Fell Forcibly to Floor. I Johannes Sprunger, who is 85 years old, ascended upon his kitchen table Saturday at noon to close a transom window. He stood too near the edge of the small table, which caused It to tilt and grandpa fell to the floor, striking with his head on the stove ‘ nearby. An ugly gash was cut in his head and the wound bled very much. Mrs. Pauline Harris, who cares for i him. happened to enter his room just as he was falling.—Berne Witness. ABOUT JIM TOUHEY His Leg is Lengthening Until It is Almost Normal IS RESTING EASIER The Pain Has Subsided to an Extent —Hopes Slight Rev. Father Angermeier of the St. Mary church was at Fort Wayne yesterday and paid a visit to the room of James Touhey at the St Joseph hospital, finding the unfortunate man in good spirits and with hopes for recovery, although chances are decidedly against him. There is, however, some gcod news to give to the friends of Mr. Touhey. His leg which was three inches shorter than when in a normal condition at the time of the physicians examination, has lengthened until it is but one inch too short, and it is now thought tfiat in course of time the member will reach its full length. This, however, is not indicative of ultimate or even partial recovery of the broken hip, for in the event that the broken bone will not heal the leg will again shrink when the weights are removed. If the wishes and support of loyal friends will accomplish it, the man whose life has been shattered by awful fate will be able to walk in the near future. The afflicted man Is resting much easier than usual at present, which is a fact calling for thankfulness.

IN CIRCUIT COURT The Meibers-Kintz Case Was a Real Battle APPOINT EXECUTOR George D. Braun Was Appointed Executor of His Father’s Estate The Meibers-Kintz horse case has been a regular court combat, neither side losing sight of • any of the fine points known to the practice in the courts. The defense began their testimony this morning completing the same at noon. The arguments began at 1:30, an hour on a side being allowed and the case will go to the jury about four o'clock. George D. Braun has been appointed executor of the estate of John Braun, deceased, and has filed a bond in the sum of $2,000. The last will and testament of John Braun, deceased, was admitted to probate. All real and personal property Is given the surviving widow, Margaret Braun, and should she desire to dispose of real estate, she may do it, by taking one-third of the proceeds thereof, the remaining two-thlrds to be divided between the five children, George, Mary, Peter, John P. and Maggie Braun. The will nominates George D. Braun as executor. E. Burt Lenhart, guardian of Andrew Meyer, a person of unsound mind, has sold the life estate in forty i acres, the consideration being SB9O. The sale was approved by the court o Many Children are Sickly Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children, used by Mother Gray, a I nurse in Children's Home, New York, i break up Colds In 24 hours, cure Fev- ■ erlshness. Headache, Stomach Trou- ■ bles. Teething Disorders and Destroy ' Worms. At all druggists. 25c. Sam- : pic mailed FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leßoy, N. T.