Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 58, Decatur, Adams County, 9 March 1909 — Page 3

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WEATHER. Rain and colder tonight, turning to snow flurries and much colder Wednesday. Prof, fosnaught astrologer and palmist, here for a 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.

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fe-i'iVi'u' - .-■' ’ - fu 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

Miss Bertha Butler is a little better today. The official “dry” majority in Whitley county was 1,149. Clyde Rice, of Hammond, returned to his home this afternoon. Otto Rice came in from Monmouth this morning to attend school. David Schindler, of Berne, went to Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon. Jacob Colter is visiting with friends and relatives in the city. An interesting contest was pulled off at the Palace alleys last night. H. M. Beery, of near Peterson, went to Fort Wayne, this morning on business. Harry Ward is greeting friends in the city, after an extended absence in Sanford, Florida. Charles Ernst and Orval Harruff drove to Monroe township this morning to do some surveying. Mel Rice is now at Mudlava Springs, Kramer, Ind., where he is taking treatment at that place. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Sbimp, of Fort Wayne, have come to the city for a visit with friends and relatives. Miss Mayme Deininger went ,to Fort Wayne last evening to be the guest of friends for a short time. Miss Bertha Nicodemus has left the city indefinitely after being pianist a tthe Grand theater for some time. Harry Lytle has presented to the Elkhart County Historical society a pair of child's copper toe shoes made in 1859. Mrs. Charles Forest, of Van Wert, has returned to her home after being the guest of friends and relatives for some time. O. P. Edwards left last night for his home at Leipsic, Ohio, after visiting with John Niblick and family for a few days. Mrs. Gus Broadbeck is seriously ill at her home eight miles east of town. She is a sister of Sam and U. E. Cramer of this place. Rev. A. C. Rand, a retired Presbyterian minister, has mysteriously disappeared from Warsaw', and his friends are much alarmed. Mrs. Sadie CBllcote has begun suit at Huntington demanding damages in the sum of $5,000 from Jackson Dial and his wife, alleging slander. Mrs. Daniel Schindler will go to Fort Wayne today. She has been visiting Supt. and Mrs. Graber, her sster, at the apunty infirmary. The boys of the Holy Grail will hold an interesting meeting at the M. E. church tonight and it is important that every member be present. The Richmond Young Men's Business club believes that city has a population in excess of 25,000 and will take a special census to determine the fact. Miss Lettie Kintz, who has been unable to work, for the past two weeks, is on duty this morning at the Everett & Hite Bazaar. Her sister Marie who has been sick with lagrlppe, is a little better today. James Artman returned last night from Fort Wayne, where he has been the guest of friends for several days. He is preparing to leave on a westward trip in the interest of the Homestead Art Co., of Fort Wayne.*

| Chas. Heckman went to Fort Wayne this morning on business. Miss Gusta Cramer Is still very sick at her home on First street. Rev. I. Imler went to Berne this afternoon to look after professional business. Prof. Fosnaught, the palmist, will tell you all about It, if you call on him in the Allison block. Quite a number of farm sales are being advertised to occur over the county in the near future. W. L. Keller, of Monroe, transacted business in the city this morning and returned to his home on the afternoon train. David Liby went to Berne this afternoon to transact business of importance, and he will return on the evening train. True R. Fristoe arrived last evening from Missouri, and will remain here for several weeks as the guest of his parents. AH members of the Royal Neighbors should be present at their tonight’s meeting to assist in transacting important business. The Schafer building is now nearly completed and the carpenters <are busy putting on the finishing touches preparing it for occupancy. Mr. Conrad returned last night from Fort Wayne and will remain here defintely. He has resigned his pcsition in the Bass foundry. Noah Moser, of Geneva, went to Wayne, this morning to consult a specialist regarding his ear, which is badly in need of treatment. The “Indian Maidens” show company pleased a fair sized audience at the Bosse opera house last night and the company has left the city. Otto Mumma, of Tiffin, Ohio, was in the city yesterday making a visit with friends and relatives and has gone to Bluffton to visit with his mother. The oil business in Huntington county is practically a thing of the past. Wells are being plugged and the operators are gradually retiring to other fields. Mr. Drake, the baritone vocalist, : who has been engaged to sing at the New Star theater, made a big hit last night. He is a vocalist of note and should be heard by the public. The committee which has been appointed by the K. P. lodge to look after the proposition of the new home,' is busy at present perfecting some of the preliminary arrangements. The Berne Milling company, at Berne, has been incorporated with a capital stock of $20,000. The incorporators are Levi A. Sprunger. Albert N. Sprunger, Levi Moser and John Rohrer. The funeral services of the late ■ Mrs. W. P. Rice were held today from the M. E. church where many people gathered to pay respects to the memory of the estimable woman. Dr. Wilcox officiated. Frank has written a letter to Charles Pierce, deputy sheriff, stating that he was not arrested in Kendallville and that he arrived in Elkhart the same day that he left this city.—Bluffton Banner. The France and Reiter cigar store is at present undergoing extensive improvements. The interior is being papered and other improvements will be made which will add to the beauty of the place of business. Manager Bosse of the opera house is negotiating to bill a musical organization from Fort Wayne to appear at the play house next week. He has received a communication from the management of the organization. Mrs. J. W. Heistand, of Geneva, went to Pennville, Monday morning, for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Ray Hapner, after which she will spend several days with another daughter, Mrs. James Lockwood at Petroleum. —Portland Sun. The Wabash Cabinet works were sold Saturday by Edward Daniels, master in chancery, to Edward S. Tbomas, assistant manager of the First National bank, Chicago, for $75,000. It is expected that the company will be reorganized. Judge Allen Zollars, who has been confined to his home on west Berry street for the past week by illness, is improving and it is believed hs recovery will be rapid. Judge Zollars was able to sit up a portion of the day yesterday.—Fort W’ayne Sentinel. The funeral sendees over the remains of the late Henry Uilgeman will be held from the home in Kirkland township tomorrow. The cortege will leave the home for the Honduras Zion church at ten a. m. The funeral will be in charge of Rev. Vitz and Rev. L. C. Hessert. Qfl producers of Indiana fear that the tariff on cnide oil may be removed in the proposed readjustment of the tariff and are urging their congressman to stand by a tariff for oil. Washington dispatches quote a number of oil men who have wired Reprt'Senta'tive Adair. —Bluffton News.

O. Syphers went to Peterson on business today. J. B. Rice went to Coldwater, 0., on business this morning. Ves Peterson went north on the Interurban to buy hay from the farmers. B. F. Brown, of Pleasant Mills,went to Fort Wayne this afternoon on business. D. M. Hensley and Bon David went tr Fort Wayne today on a business mission. Mrs. George McClain of Simms, Ind., is visiting her brother, Warren Reid, in the city.- • Miss Hattie Studabaker went to Bluffton today ’to visit with Mfrs. Harry Deam. Mrs. W. H. Nachtrieb went to Bluffton {today to visit (with Mrs. Harry Deam. Clyde Graham is in the city the guest of his brother, L. A. Graham, and other relatives. Mrs. Charley Helm is visiting her sister at Marion. She will remain for several days. Mrs. Christen Stoppenhagen returned to Fort Wayne after visiting with friends in the city. Miss Dale Payne was in the city today making a visit with friends and has returned to her home. Mrs. Lilly Hammond returned to Bluffton. While here she visited with her mother, Mrs. Della Whitright. J. H. Meyers, of Van Wert county, went to Craigville today. From there he will go to Vera Cruz to visit his son. John Johns went to Willshire today to visit with his eon-in-law, Peter Schaefer, who conducts a shoe store at that place. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Laßue, of Geneva, passed through the city this afternoon on their way from Wren, Ohio, to their home. The Decatur Filler company are still crowded to the brim and are doing more business than ever. Their shipments are no small item in the daily business of this city. The Jim Touhey fund was turned over to Mrs. Ellen Touhey last night, and she was overcome In the expression of her thanks to those who so generously subscribed it.

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Meyers returned from Montepelier where their son is coudutcing revival services at his church, the Methodist. Interest is very high and the meetings are very successful. Attorney W. H. Leas, of Waterloo, who has been on an extensive tour in the south, will arrive in the city scon enroute to his home and will make a visit with his daughter, Mrs. Earl Peters. Emanuel Brown has Instituted ejectment proceedings against Earl Marchand. He demands S2O from the defendant, which he claims is due him for rent, and he wants possession of the property. Col. Fred Reppert has returned from an extensive trip in the west. He has been crying sales since the first of January and has missed but one day during that time. He will be here for some time, and asks his friends to call upon him. Things are rushing at the Krick, & Tyndall tile plant, and it is impossible for them to keep pace with their orders and demands for their famous drain and sewerage tile. Many improvements are in contemplation there in the early spring time. The town of Linn Grove is enthusiastic over the prospect of securing the Bluffton, Geneva and Celina traction line, and reports from that place are to the effect that Linn Grove citizens will subscribe for $20,000 worth of stock. The town has no railway line, either steam or traction, at present. A. M. York left this afternoon on an extended business trip to the southwestern part of the state, and while gone he will look for a desirable location for his whipstock factory. Mr. York will visit a number of the cities in the south and will probably decide where to locate before he return:: He will leave this city during thrf month of April. William Ashbaucher arrived home Sunday afternoon from Leland, Fla., where he has spent the winter months. .Howard Hesher and John Mills, who made the trip with Ashbaucher, are expected home within the next two weeks and will not risk the Indiana climate until they are certain that summer is here. Neither are seriously ill.—Bluffton Banner. Harmon C. Netterfiejd, of Fort Wayne, formerly a resident near the Wells-Allen county line, the man who once years ago drew a capital prize of $15,000 from the Louisiana lottery and spent all of it long ago, had one of his legs broken in a runaway at Fort Wayne Saturday. He was thrown from his rig into a pit .along the street on which he was driving. —Bluffton News.

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Mrs. Henry Hite is recovered from illness. John Schultz is quite sick at his home on Line street. Miss Eva Gault, of Peterson, is visiting her sister at Celina. Josephus Martin, of Geneva, was in the city on business today. Mrs. Wm. Parent returned today after spending a week at Definance with J. A. Parent and family. Mrs. Blake-Hedges, of Fort Wayne, is in the city giving a painting lesson to her class at the home of Mrs. Earl Adams. John Spuhler is agent for the celebrated DeLaval cream separator which is said to be one of the best in the country. W. E. Ireland, of Van Wert county, passed through the city this afternoon enroute to Jay county, where he is preparing to move his family. We wish to acknowledge our sincere thanks to all relatives and friends who so kindjly assisted us during the sickness and death of our tjeloved son George. Mr. Kruetzman and family The usual Lenten services will be held this evening at St. Marys church at 7:30 sun time. Rev. Wilkens will deliver a sermon on the Passion and benediction of Blessed. Sacrament by Rev. George. The farmers are plowing, ditching and getting things ready for their spring work. The open winter has permitted them to get an advance start on nearly all the work they usually do in the early spring. This afternoon or in the morning Judge Vaughn, of the firm of Eichhorn & Vaughn, will go to Fort Wayne where he will file a petition in bankruptcy for Charles E. Hunt, a farmer living near Liberty Center. (MrHunt is badly involved, he claiming that his liabilities amount to $2,094 and that his assets are SBOB. Os this SBOB he claims S6OO exemption. Os the S2OB left he claims that there are chattel mortgages to cover them. — Bluffton Banner. According to reports in circulation today three or four Bluffton young men may get into serious trouble because of a trip to Montpelier Saturday night. The report is that they were intoxicated and subjected a prominent Montpelier girl to grave indignities. It is said that action against them is promised, but nothing had been started 5 ' yet this afternoon and efforts are beeing made, it is said to settle the affair without publicity.—Bluffton News.

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WHV 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 offer you some of the best properties in Decatur.

No. 766 —Is a 2614 acre tract a half mile from school on public road, twenty acres fine black land, all wire lenced, nearly new frame house an brick foundation, hip roof, a mile and a half from railroad station, market, etc. Price $2,600.00. Would take Decatur city property as part payment. No. 773 —Is a new five room cottage in west Decatur, with good stable, drove well, cement cistern, fruit, etc., rejulres but $650.00 cash. No. 769 —Is a 115 acre tract of fine

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Choice Farms 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 ’53,600. 80 acres, well improved, good productive soil, $5,000. 100 acres, 8 room house with large cellar, large barn in fair condition. Price $5,000. 140 acres, god buildings, large house, bank barn, 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 Fruchte& Litterer, Attys, and M grs Office over Bums Harness Store. Decatvr, Indiana. If yoawaut to see,list your farm with us • ’Phone 430

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, 2% miles, $90.00 per acre. 80 acres five mile $86.00. 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. 1

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land a little over two miles from Decatur on stoned road, good buildings, $12,000.00. No. 768 —Is a cottage near Monro* street, cistern, stable, drove well, some fruit and shade trees for $525.00. No. 770 —Is one of the beet business buildings in the city, will be told 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. 2% acres and 2 houses. Fine residence on Winchester street. 4 vacant lots in the Fullenkamp addition. House and barn near German church EHeventh 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 territory and would be pleased to answer either in person or by mail any inquiry. Our next excursion rates w!H be from March 16th. Office at Corner of Monroe and Second streets, Decatur, Indiana.