Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 68, Decatur, Adams County, 20 March 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEWG. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier,, io cent? Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on ar plication. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mall matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Now the kidnapping business is looking up, another emblem of prosperity —for those who succeed in getting the money in this sort of a game. Now comes the wife of Brother Charley, who planks down something more than thirteen thousand dollars as an inheritance tax to the city of Cincinnati. The ' poor we have with us always. i It seems that James Eli Watson can have have any old thing lying around loose at the white house, all of which is convincing proof of the fact that ‘ he who sometimes loses in the political game, also wins. While Jim ' I c is holding down some soft feathered t berth in Uncle Sam's foregn service, , several other equal, if not greater, j statesmen, will have to go hungry or i work. The uncertainties of public 1 life is, after all, no different than the ' uncertainties experienced in the ] humble walks of life. , s Since Uncle Sam stands very much j in need of additional revenue, President Taft is to be commended, rather ] than chided, for insisting on an inher- 1 itance tax clause being incorporated ’ into the new tariff. There is some J force to the suggestion that the states should have a monopoly of inheri- | tance taxation, but inasmuch as the i rate is usually very low and anything * but really burdensome to the inheri- . tors, the objection to Uncle Sam get- ■ ting a slice of a big estate falls to the < ground. Far better to put a tax on 1 legacies than to re-establish the 1 stamp act or to tax coffee and tea. ' A good stiff inheritance tax, state and ( national, might have the further sal- j utary effect of expediting distribu- 1 tions of wealth —of enabling the donor to see what use is made of his accumulations before he bids adieu to j this busy world. —South Bend Times. AGENTS—S9O monthly selling Combination dipper—9 articles combined; lightning seller; sample free. . Thomas Mfg. Company, 44 Third St., Dayton. Ohio.

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• PULLED OFF A BIG DEAL Fort Wayne Man Buys Good BuslJ nest Property. A down town realty deal of considerable magnitude was closed up at 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon when Adolph Focfinger purchased from Charles Clark the business property occupied by the Kratzsch clothing establishment at 618 Calhoun street. The price paid was $26,000 and the deal was negotiated by the Lennart & Ortllob agency. Mr. Foellinger rnhde the purchase as an investment, and the property is under lease, which has some years to run. The property is regarded as very desirable. It was purchased by Mr. Clark fourteen months ago from Henry M. Williams, who had shortly before that time greatly improved it. The price secured by Mr. Clark was a substantial advance over his purchase price. Mr. Foellinger but recently sold to the Hamilton National bank his south half of the Foellinger block, some doors south of the location which he has now purchased.—Fort Wayne Sentinel. o PEOPLE OF DECATUR DO NOT DOUBT As Proof of a Local Nature Are So Numerous. Those who have investigated the claims that are made for the wonderful Root Juice do not doubt its great merit as proofs of a local nature are sufficiently numerous to convince the most skepical. Scores of home people are rapidly recovering health after using the remedy but a few days, and many of them are enthusiastically recommending it to their friends, as a result people are going in numbers through all hours of the day to Holthouse drug store to see about it, and many of them are buying it for themselves and friends, and some who are using it, are even advising their friends by phone to try it. A leading business man said a well known lady phoned hi mand said she had suffered with a bad stomach and bowel trouble a long time, and tried many different things .without relief, but after hearing so much of Root Juice she got some of it and has only been using it a short while, but the results are wonderful. She said she couldn’t praise it sufficiently, as it has done so much for her. Such talk is being heard all over town. Root Juice is certainly a wonderful medicine for troubles of the stomach, Mver and kidneys. The demonstrations are now being conducted at Holthouse drug store. The people at the drug store are well posted in relation to the remedy and are glad to give any information within their power. Many are calling for a descriptive circular.

AGENTS—SS daily selling our Handy . Tool —12 articles in one. Sample ' free. Thomas Mfg. Co., 44 Third St., ■ Dayton, Ohio. o_ — A Religious Author’s Statement Rev. Joseph H. Fesperman, Salisbury, N. C., who is the author of several books, writes: “For several yea's I was afflicted with kidney trouble and last winter I was suddenl<. stricken with a severe pain in my kidneys and was confined to bed eight days unable to get up without assistance. My urine contained a thick white sediment and I passed same frequently day and night. I commenced taking Foley’s Kidney Remedy, and the pain gradually abated and finally ceased and my urine became normal. I cheerfully recommend Foley’s Kidney Remedy.” The HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. “M three year old boy was badly constitpated, had a high fever and was in an awful condition. I gave him two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative and the next morning the fever was gone and he was entirely well. Foley’s Orino Laxative saved his life.” A Wolkush, Casimer, Wis. The HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. o • ' THE LURID GLOW OF DOOM was seen In the red face, hands and body of the little son of H. M. Adams, of Henrietta, Pa His awful plight from eczema had, for five years, defied all remedies and baffled the best doctors, who said the poisoned blood had affected his lungs and nothing could save him. “But,” writes his mother, "seven bottles of Electric Bitters completely cured him.” For Eruptions. Eczema, Salt Rheum, Sores and all Blood Disorders and Rheumatism Electric Bitters is supreme. Only 50c. Guaranteed by all druggists.

MILLINERY OPENING AT MRS. BOSSES' — Tuesday Afternoon and Evening.

Isogal column Euchre Club Was Entertained by Mrs. J. H. Heller Last Night OTHER SOCIAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Walters to Entertain Friends at Dinner Tomorrow Mrs. J. H. Heller entertained the Euchre Club last evening and v the hours are said to have passed rapidly. The honors were taken by Mrs. Sarah Miller and Mrs. Charles Meyer. At eleven o’clock a buffet lunch was served. Guests from out of the city were Mrs. Dick Miller of Indianapolis, Miss Cora Barker of Marion, and Mrs Sarah Miller of Winchester. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Christen of Fort Wayne, who formerly lived here, will entertain a company of relatives at dinner Sunday. The guests will be from this place, Mr. and Mrs. John Christen, Jessie Magley, Ed Magley and Roy Christen. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Walters will entertain at twelve o’clock dinner tomorrow. The guests will be Rev. C. B. Wilcox and son Harold. Mr. and Mrs. George Winters, Mr. and Mirs. Harvey Butjer and son Harold and Miss Mara Winters, will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claernce Winters at twelve o’clock dinner at their home in Fort Wayne Sunday.

One of the most enjoyable events of the season was when the Jolly Dozen entertained their husbands at the beautiful country home of Mrs. H. D. Lower. The evening was spent in a sociable manner and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. At a late hour a two-course luncheon was served which everybody relished. Those present were Messrs, and Mesdames Jonas Tritch, Fred Vaughn, Chas. Rinehart, Fred Blosser, Waldo Brushwflller, 'Harry Smith, D. E. Hoagland, Mesdames Milton Hower and Cora Archbold. The outside guests were Mrs. Robert Ernsberger of Bluffton, the Misses Ethel Butler Estella Chronister and Marcella Hower of this city. A surprise party was given on A. Katterheinrich at his home on north Sixth street last evening by his wife who delightfully entertained the guests who were John T. Meyers and wife, James Hurst and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mallonee, Frank Hurst and wife, John Staker and daughter, F. Foor and wife, Will Hurst and wife and children, Helena and Harold. Delicious refreshments were served. All Yeomen are requested to be present at their hall Monday night. Very Important business will be transacted. By order of Rowena, Miss Virginia Platz is celebrating her seventh birthday at her home on north Seventh street. A delicious luncheon will be served to the children who will devote themselves to having a good time playing games. — o YOUNG MEN WANTED United States Government Gives Railway Mail Clerks S3OO a Year to Start, and Increases to $1,200

Uncle Sam will hold an examination for Railway Mall Clerks in the vicinity of Decatur and ~ throughout the United States on May 15. Many ambitious young men, with only a very ordinary school education, can readily pass. The government wants young men over 18 with common sense, to take examinations for railway mail clbrks, carriers, and the Government Positions Bureau, of Rochester, N. Y., with its peculiar knowledge of the requirements of the examination, can fit any young man in a very short time to pass. A government position means steady work .good pay, and a yearly vacation. There is time to prepare for the May 15 examinations, and any reader of the Democrat can get full information how to proceed, free of charge, by writing The Government Positions Bureau, 642 Powers Bldg, > Rochester, N. Y. Mar 20, 27, Apr 3, 10 ---■ ■ M — AGENTS —Sell patented Radiumite Self-honing Razor Strop, covered by 16 patents. |2 razor free with every strop. Millions being sold. Write today for our latest proposition and terms of free outfit. Thomas Mfg. Co., 44 Third St., Dayton, Ohio. Democrat Want Ads. Pay

WRITES FROM HONOLULU Amoo Fink Tel*»’ Adrian Buckmaster of That Country, Adrian Buckmaster has received a letter from his cousin, Amos R. Fink, who is a member of Company A in Camp Werg at Honolulu. The letter is February 27th and left Amos in good health and spirits. He says Honilulu is a very nice city, equal ti meet places in the United States, in fact he about the only difference he can see is that the men behind the counter is a different looking individual, usually a Chinaman or a native, with only once in a while an American. The city is lighted with electricity and there are many beautiful homes. The poor people live in sod houses and wear but little clothes. The better class of people wear American clothes and look just as respectable as the people in the states. The yards of the rich ace pretty, the houses set far back, with neat lawns and clusters of various kinds of trees. It is as warm there in January as it is in Indiana in July, and the climate is very delightful. Amos seems well pleased with the life and his letter was full of interesting facts.

IN LODGE AFFAIRS The Ben Hur Lodge Allows the Daniel Claim in Full BY DECIDED VOTE I. O. O. F. Entertained the Lodge Boys from Geneva The Ben Hur lodge met in regular session last night. Ninety men and women, members of the order, weA present and business of unusual importance was transacted. Some time ago Harvey Daniels, living southwest of town, made an application for the allowance of his wife’s insurance claim. Mrs. JDaniels died the [last of October last year. One member of the order believed that the claim was not good, but last night the lodge voted the objection down. A standing vote was taken, eighty-nine out of the ninety favoring Mr. Daniels claim. Some time ago he offered to compromise for four hundred and fifty dollars, but the same menfber objected. Many expressions of sympathy were heard last night for the man who seemed heartbroken over the affair. Several prominent members spoke in behalf of Mr. Daniels. Among them were Attorney Lee Walters, J. M. Frisinger and S. E. Shamp. The claim, seven hundred and fifty dollars will be allowed by the higher court of the lodge and paid in full. The I. O. O. F. entertained the encampment from Geneva last night. Business of importance was transacted and initiation work done. Six candidates were gven the three degrees of the order. They were John Wolf, A. B. Callow, O. S. Stetler, J. S. McCory, L. G. McGll and B. J. Waggoner. The Decatur lodge is growing rapidly. A large number has been taken in this winter. An excellent banquet was served to the encampment at the Hunsicker restaurant. ■■ ■ o Beautiful women owe their popularity to perfect health. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea makes clear, healthy complexions—red, rosy lips, bright, laughing eyes—a healthy system clear through. Tea or Tablets, 35 cents. SMITH, YAGER & FALK. ———— o Foley’s Kidney Remedy will cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble that is not beyond the reach of medicine. Cures backache and irregularities that if neglected might result In Bright’s disease or diabetes. The HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. o - FOR the best woodwork, blacksmithing on wagons, carriages and buggies, call at the U. E. Cramer shop, corner First and Jefferson streets, in the Bremerkamp building. Four new shoes $1.25. All work first class. • U. E. Cramer, proprietor. 57-6 t — — FARM BARGAINS — By arrangements wtth Evans Holt Co., of Fremont, Newago county, Mich., we are prepared to off-rr the ' best fanning and fruit land in a good improved country at avrey low price. All kind crops (with as good and some better yields per acre than here. Also fruit of all kinds a sure money maker. Call on or write tor catalogue and price list, H. HARRUFF Decatur, Indiana. sh

THREE GOOD ONES J. M. Andrews of Monroe, Buys Three Horses FROM IMPORTERS Frisinger and Company Great Boosters for the Horse Market The farmers and breeders of Monroe and adjoining townships should appreciate the enterprise and business trift of J. M. Andrews, of Monroe, who has bought of Frisinger & Co. for this season’s service three of their imported stallions, two Belgians and one Percheron. The company says these three horses are not easily duplicated, each horse weighing a ton or better, and must be seen to be admired. Mr. Andrews invites all to inspect his stock before breeding. It is needless to say that Frisinger & Company import only of the best, and wherever this firm has placed a stallion, his colts have been bought as soon as old enough to leave their mothers. Frisinger & Co. say that the product of their horses here at home, Adams county and Van Wert county, Ohio, has done more for the past ten years toward building stone roads, school houses and churches than any other two industries combined. AH foreign dealers who visit this section, and they are as numerous as the sands of the seashore, say that they can sell a horse from Adams county for more money than from any other place.

PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will sell at public auction at his farm five miles east of Monroe or 2% miles south of Pleasant Mills or 2% miles due west of Wiltshire, beginning at 10:00 o’clock a. m., Tuesday, March 23, 1909, the following property, to-wit: Horses — Nine head, consisting of 1 fine fouryears old black mare safe with foal, weighs 1,500; 1 brown mare 11 years old weighs 1,400 pounds, safe with foal; 1 black mare 45 years old weighs 1,300 pounds, safe with foal; 1 gray mare 11 years old weighs 1,100 pounds safe with foal; 1 black mare 7 years old weighs 1,300 pounds, 1 brown mare "8 years old weighs 1,400 pounds 1 brown mare 5 years old weighs 1,100 pounds, 1 Coach colt coming 2 years old, 1 sorrel driving horse weighs 800 pounds. 6 years old. Cattle —Four head of cattle consisting of 1 cow with calf by side, 3 will be fresh the last of March. Twenty head of ewes with lambs by side, 16 head of shoats weighing from 50 to 100 pounds. Two top buggies, one rubber tire almost good as new, 1 steel tire, 1 set of good buggy harness, 2 wagons, 2 breaking plows, almost as good as new, 1 set of heavy work harness. Terms —$5.00 and under cash on day of sale; over $5.00 a credit of nine months time will be given to purchaser who gives approved security. JOHN and HENRY TEEPLE. J. N. Burkhead, AucL

AGENTS —$103.50 a month introducing our wonderful patented, positive Tension Shears. V. C. Giebner sold 2? pairs in 3 hours; made $13.50. Experience unnecessary; outfit free. Thomas Mfg. Company, 44 Third St., Dayton, Ohio. The Texas exhibit car are showing views of East Texas at the Crystal theater tonight M o TRICK DR'S Jackson Bootless coal leaves no whiskers on the stove lids. Hocking Splint and other grades at tno low price. Office Phone 534; Res. 311. ts

THE GRAND The Hidden Hand. Hunting Teddy Bears Music by Miller & Fristoe—the only original two man orchestra. Everybody Goes to the Grand f

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday I MARCH, 22, 23 and 24 These are the Dates for the showing of the new spring styles in Millinery... At MRS. BOWERS’ STORE _ A Cordial Invitation is Extended to Everyone. fc J

$5.00 FIRST CLASS EXCURSION VIA CLOVER LEAF ROUTE TO ST. LOUIS ‘ . And Return Going Saturdays and Sundays March 20th. and 21st Returning Monday after date of sale. For further particulars call or address. DECATUR, INDIANA. For Rates and Information Apply to t. l. McCullough, Agent Toledo, St. Louis & Western R, R.

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 offer you some of the best properties in Decatur.

Na 766—1 s a 26% acre tract a half mile from school on public! road, twenty acres fine black land, all wire fenced, nearly new frame house on brick foundation, hip roof, a mile and a half from railroad tion, market, etc. Price $2,600.00. 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

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REDUCED RATES VIA CLOVER LEAF ROUTE FOR ROUND TRIP HOMESEEKERS Excursion Tickets To Points In Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Oregon, Washington, etc. Also reduced fairs for one way. » COLONIST TICKETS To points on PACIFIC COAST California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana Mexico New Mexico, British Columbia. for rates and information apply to t t. l. McCullough Agent Toledo, St, Louis & Western R, R.

A Large Display of Beautiful, Up-to-date Spring and Summer MILLINERY Will be Show* at , MRS. M. P. BURDGE’S MILLINERY PARLORS Monday Eve and Tuesday March 22 & 23 All are Invited '

land a little over two miles from Decatur on stoned road, good buildings, $12,000.00. No. 768 —Is a cottage near Monros street, cistern, stable, drove well, some fruit and shade trees for $525.00. No. 770 —Is one of the best business buildings in the city;, will be sold at a bargain, annual rentals over SBOO.OO. No. t 77l—Js a nearly all black ground thirty acres, cottage house, on stoned road, for $2,400.00.