Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 82, Decatur, Adams County, 6 April 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by lew a ellTngham. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 ceats Per year, by carrier 15.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Single copies' 2 cents Advertising rates made known on ap plication. Entered at the pcstofficc at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Mayor McClellan, in a recent address, criticises the expressions of President Taft indicating that he regarded hmself as responsible for carrying out party pledges—a sort of head of the party. But is not this practically, the view which has been taken by every president? Even Washingotn, though unanimously elected, forwarded the policies of the Federalists, because he believed thetn best for the country. President Cleveland gave a Democratic administration, as Taft Is giving a Republican one; yet both appointed cabinet officers from the opposite party and both sought to promote the good of the whole country, each according to his "lights.”—South Bend Times. MRS. SCHMITT’S WILL PROBATED Gives Her Property to Daughter, Mrs. Schwarz. The last testament of Mrs. Hen- t riette Schmitt was probated. It was written July 20, 1905, and besides being a will was also a contract whereby her daughter, Mrs. Sophia Schwarz was to provide for her while she lived and was to use the greater part of the farm. After the death of Mrs. Schmitt, the personal and real property was all to go to Mrs. Schwarz who must within a year pay to each of the following the sum of $100: f Engel Leimkuler, Christian Bauer, Heinrich Vonßehren.Wilhelmina Bus- ; selman, Hlsie Rodenbeck and Carl Vonßehren. The will was witnessed by Gust M. Fisshbach and C. C. D. Scheimann. < o : , PAINTING AND PAPER HANGING If you have anything to do in the ( line of paper hanging or painting this ( spring, don’t forget the old veteran , in the business who can do the work with skill. You all know me and what I can do, and I assure you I mean business. Give me a trial. 82-30 t JOHN EDWARDS.

Money TO LOAN on Farms at 5 per C. GRAHAM Insurance Agency Decatur, Indiana.

To-day’s Ideas in Men’s Clothes for Men of To-day fl Clothes may not make the man, but they make other people’s opinion of him, and the man who cares nothing for other people’s opinions never gets far up the ladder of success. M. Wile & Co.’s ’’Clothes of Quality” cause other people to remark your ’’up-to-dateness”—they represent the pinnacle of modem tailoring. Newest Materials Latest Colorings No End to Choice Retailed at $12.00 to $25.00 if C[ Sold by all the particular reta^ers * Ask to see them BUKFALO.Vy.

BATTLES FIERCE (Continned from page 1 ) erally felt that the result has been settled by the work already done. ’ Both sides continue to express confidence in the result, but the ’’wet” 1 leaders seem to have more faith in * their cause. The betting continues to 1 favor the “wets,” The “wet" money • posted Saturday was not taken until * noon today, and $509 more posted im- . mediately that the county would vote i “wet” has not been taken. The “wet” poll, carefully made under the direction of experienced politicians, shows • a “wet’’ majority of more than 609, ■ but the leaders discount that 50 per ■ cent and feel safe. Conservative estimates of others who have not taken such an active part in the campaign but are well posted, is that the majority either way will not be over 100 and that the sentiment Is so evenly divided tonight that any small untoward thing may turn the tide one way or the other. The saloons here, the only ones left In the county, all closed at 8:30 tonight to avoid any possible trouble. No notice was given of this intention in order to avoid the chance of habitual drinkers buying a supply, and the day has been unusually quiet, not an arrest having been made either here or in Montpelier. ADDS TO HIS PLANT Conter Ice Cream in a New Miller Brine Freezer THAT IS THE DOPE ‘'lew Machine is a Dandy, Its Strong Point Being Sanitation Conter always leads while others follow. The ice cream season this year bids fair to eclipse any former year, and that is saying something . when we remember the last season j and the new record established in j the manufacture and sale of Decatur cream. A Miller brine freezer is now' being placed in position at the Deca- j tur plant, and by this time tomorrow 1 the season will have opened In earn- j est and ice cream, the best and most 1 highly flavored In the market, will be j 1 sent every which way from this city, j 1 The new freezer is the latest In the : ; manufacture of Ice cream. Its sanitary provisions being the strongest points in its favor. It is said to be the most sanitary freezer now In use, and complies In every way with every provision of the pure food law. It was ' purchased from the Miller Pasteur- j' izing company, of Canton, Oiho, and 1s a beauty. 'With anything like favorable weather this season will be the best ever known by this Industry. Ice is the serious obstacle facing the manufacturers of Ice cream In this part of the state, and with this freezer less of this cooling fluid is necessary, ;so there again Conter has one on them. He has contracted for his supply of ice and will not permit anything from interfering with the business' end of this Industry.

’THE SOCIAL NEWS Mrs. Fred Mills is Entertaining the Young Matrons AN EASTER BALL To be Given by Elks —Other Item? of Interest in and / round Decatur The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. church will give an Easter luncheon and sale at Monroe church on Saturday evening of the 10th of April. Everyone cordially invited. Coffee Fried eggs Sandwiches Cake Pickled eggs Baked Beans Potato Salad Price, 15 cents. The Elks lodge in Decatur are planning to give a big Easter ball which will take place on Wednesday evening of next week. The affair is in charge of the entertainment committee composed of Messrs. J. S. Peterson. True ■ Fristoe and Jesse Helm, who will issue the Invitations within a day or two. It is needless to say that the event will be quite the social affair of the season for the Elks are the boys who do things just right. The Aid Society of the United Brethren church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. D. O. Steele on west Monroe street. The afternoon will be spent socially and refreshments will be served. Mrs. Jesse Sellemeyer will entertain the Thimble Club at her home on north Fourth street Thursday afternoon. The guests will sew as usual. Mrs. Fred Mills Is entertaining the Young Matrons Club this afternoon at her home on Mercer avenue. Last evening while Mrs. M. J. Butler. of south Tenth street, was quietly sitting in her home looking over the evening paper, torty-six of her Rebekah lodge sisters rushed in upon her to remind her that she had passed another milestone in life. The surprise was complete, and will long be Remembered by Mrs. Butler. After a most enjoyable evening spent in a social way. during which time cream and cake were served, the guests departed for their homes, wishing Mrs. Butler many more returns of the day. The meeting of the Royal Neighbors tonight will be very important one. Officers will be elected for the logrolling, which will occur the seventeenth of June. Several will take the first step to become a member of the lodge, the obligation, and will become members at the next meeting.

FINAL SETTLEMENT (Continued Tram Png* One) February, and now comes the finishing touches in settling for the same. It is practically all paid in, some few discrepancies in the assessment of a few of those affected remain to be adjusted. The delinquencies in this county are few and far between for such public work as this is. The contractor is said to have done satisfactory work, aud the drainage commissioner has likewise been proficient in mastering the long array of figures sudh as this enterprise meant, and more successful still in getting the money on the assessments. It has meant much for the extreme southern part of this county, and even more for the northern part of Jay county. o FAILED TO PAY BOARD BILL Bluffton Restaurant Man Here Searching for Two Negligent Young Men. Henry Engler, who conducts a restaurant at Bluffton, was here today, in search of two young men from this city who have been working at that place and boarding at his place. They left a few days ago and very carelessly neglected to settle their board bill. Mr. Englet-s mission here was to either get the money or to file an affidavit against the boys, and as we found no trace of the latter, we suppose he must have secured a settlement. o - — Prepare your system for hot weather don't put off taking Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea, but do It now. The I best, most economical regulator and system conditioner; as good for the children as for father and mother. SMITH, YAGER & FALK.

\ r OU expect about this time of the year to “blossom out” in new clothes; Easter seems to be the date for it and just before is the time to make the necessary preparations. One other thing, our store is just the place for the man who wants to be well-dressed to begin his spring decorating; and you’ll find it most important to get acquainted here with our HART SCHAFFNER & MAT?y suits and overcoats. In no way can you dress with so much satisfaction to yourself and to everybody who sees you, as in these clothes. Suits and overcoats in many models, new patterns and weaves; all-wool, right tailoring, perfect style and righfi in price. Easter Hats, Shirts, Neckwear, Gloves, Fancy Hose, Fancy Vests in great abundance. We’ll outfit you right. HOLTHOUSE, SCHDLTE & COMPANY Good Clothes Sellers For Men and Boys