Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 97, Decatur, Adams County, 23 April 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEWG. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 ce«ts 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 postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J- H. HELLER, Manager. Now that David Turpie is no more, Charles W. Fairbanks and James A. Hemenway are the only remaining ex-United States senators in Indiana. It was Fairbanks who became the beneficiary of the political landslide that swept the Democratic party from power in 1894, and it was Mr. Fairbanks who succeeded Daniel W. Voorhees. The latter gentleman succeeded Oliver P. Morton in 1878, by appointment of Governor "Blue Jeans" Williams, and was elected three times successively by the legislature—first in 1879, next in 1885, and for the 1 third and last time in 1891. Voorhees ' remained in Washington after the ex- 1 piration of his senatorial term—poor as a church mouse. Had he lived a < few weeks longer President McKin- 1 ley would have given him a $4,000 ap- * pointment.—South Bend Times. c FOR SPECIAL TAX ■ J (Continued from page 1.1 the question of a tariff commission. The president did not recommend c one in his message and the house did t not provide for one in its bill. But a the matter is coming up in the senate , and the advocates of the measure will 1 explain their proposition fully. There are men who favor a commission as the means of taking the tariff out of « politics." o f PARK HOTEL f Sunday, April 25. —Dinner Menu. 1 I Vegetable Soup I Green Onions Radishes . Chicken and Biscuit S Peas in Cream Mashed Potatoes 1 Sliced Tomatoes 1

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■ * rSK T I * r <>. > "x * iOreMFlri<*V ’ ~; arcß^ : w H Tnr^- x f ’ : ->• : v - : .7 V XTRAGOOF) CLOTHES FOR BOYS hold their shape and their wear through so much more banging about that, tho in the beginning, they seem to cost no less, in the end they are far cheaper than clothes which seemed cheaper on the Price tag. All XTRAGQop clothes are cut extra full and made extra strong. The kneepants are lined all through— built with the “Seat of Wear” which not only makes them fit better, but also give double service. Holthouse, Schulte & Co.

THE SOCIAL WORLD I The Shakespeare Ladies to Banquet at Murray s Hotel Tonight ) 3 ’ THE GLEANERS CLUB 5 1 Other’ Interesting Events Occurring in Society Circles The Gleaners will meet tomorrow afternoon with Miss Edith Long, where a good program will be rendered as usual. The annual banquet to be given at the Murray Hotel this evening will be a delightful one. The members of the Shakespeare Club, who are giving the banquet, will take part in a program prepared for the occasion. Books tied with red and green ribbon, the colors which will be in evidence in the decoration tonight, containing the program and menu, will be given to each guest at the banquet. A contest will be entertaining to the company and will test their knowledge of Mexico. The program is as follows: Aztec Land Mrs. Trout Oaxaca Mrs. Tyndall Music Mrs. Bell Customs and Manners. .Mrs. Daniels The Mexico of Today... .Mrs. Dugan Solo—The Mexican "Home Sweet Home" Margaret Bell Reading—“He Tried to Tell His Wife” Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Fuhrman Music Mrs. Bell Vivian Burk will entertain the club of which she is a member, at her home on south First street Saturday afternoon. The girls meet every week and all look forward to having a good time. A surprise party was given last evening on Mrs. William Elzey, north I Tenth street by her neighbors and friends. Music, recitations and songs , furnished by the guests, was the best i kind of entertainment, and every one ' present had a pleasant time. Those present were Messrs, and Mesdames , John Ritter, Adam Deam, William Schlegel and children, Mr. Jesse , Williams, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Elzey, . Mrs. Myrtle Wise and family, Ruth and Bertha Deam. Refreshments were served late in the evening.

MANY AT TELEPHONE MEETING Elected Officers and Prepare for the State Session. Telephone men from the second district, forming what is known as the Indiana Telephone association, composed of independent companies, held a meeting yesterday afternoon at the Elks club room. Reports were submitted showing the progress of the extension work for the year ending and it was declared that within another year this city will have long distance communication with practically every city within a radius of fifty miles. As a matter of fact, the district meeting yeßt«n-dny was preliminary to the state meeting which will be held at Indianapolis in May. Officers for the second district were chosen yesterday as follows: President, William L. Moellering; secre-tary-treasurer, Martin Umbach. The meeting yesterday was presided over by G. E. Spake, of Monroeville. Among the telephone men present were Harry Wilder, Angola; A. A. Adams, Columbia City; V. A. Geiger, Churbusco; J. B. Mager, of Garrett; W. O. Taylor, Andrews; E. E. Richard Roanoke; A. T. Neizhart, Albion; Harry Inks, Ligonier; F. M. Schirmeyer, Decatur; Dr. Aspy, Geneva; G. E. Spake, Monroeville; A Klopfenstine, Leo; John Emrick, Huntertown; John Fackler, Hoagland; R. H. Minnich, Nine Mile, and M. A. Kehrer, of Butler. FIVE Marshal Butler Jails Five Big Sturdy Healthy Looking Hoboes

SENT THEM ALONG i They Were Arraigned this Afternoon and Told to Get Out of Town Quick i i Five happy, hungry boboes, five . typical tramps, who looked mean i enough to bite themselves or any one else who molested them in their search for bread or a nickel to buy 1 a drink, five men, blear-eyed, rum- i soaked imitations of humanity, were ; picked up last evening and lodged s in jail by Marshal Butler. They were j kept there over night just to prevent them from doing some devilment. They were arraigned before Mayor i France at one o’clock this afternoon 1 and without any attempt to reform ; them by a lecture, that official promptly ordered them to “beat it,” I to hasten away from town, and informed them that if found hanging around here in fifteen minutes from that time or ever again in the future they would be given a chance tc pound rocks, if we had to hire an army of deputies to see that they did it. There is an unusually large supply of these men wandering over the country and they are going to bother this or or any other town just as long as they can get off so lightly. It does no good to send them to jail, for that is just what they want. We need a stone pile or some other mode of disposing of the boys who won’t work. c NOTICE. There will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Maple Grove Park Co. this evening at the interurban station at 7:30 p. m. All the stockholders are earnestly requested to be present. Frank McConnell, Secy. o If you want an up-to-date atlas, one that you wouldn’t part with for several times its cost, call at this office and get one of the new ones.

PORTLAHD, MAINE. CHILD Hl, Weak and Emaciated, Be■tored to Health by Vinol i “Our little daughter, six years of age, after a severe attack of the measles, which developed into pneumonia, was left pitifully thin, weak and emaciated. She had no appetite, and her stomach was so weak it could not retain food. She lay in this condition for weeks, and nothing the doctor prescribed did a bit of good, and we were beginning to think she would cover. “At this time we commenced to give her Vinol, and the effect was marvelous. The doctor was amazed at her progress, and when we told hftn we were giving her Vinol, he replied, ’lt is a fine remedy, keep it up.’ We did ao, and she recovered her health and strength months before the doctor thought she could.” J. W. Flagg Portland, Me. Vinol cures conditions like this because in a natural manner it Increases the appetite, tones up the digestive organs, makes rich, red blood, and strengthens every organ in the body. Smith Yager’&Falk Drugists

COURT HOUSE NEWS Judge Merryman Held an Hour’s Session Here this Morning FOREIGN WILL FILED Court Gives Another List from Which Judge May Be Selected Maud L. Magley to Nancy A. Dutcher, part of inlot No. 5, Decatur, SSO, was the only real estate transfer on the docket today. The court is making another effort to select a judge who will be satisfactory to the parties in the case of the Citizens’ Telephone company vs. Fort Wayne & Springfield Railroad company, an SB,OOO damage case. For the third time he has named three men to select from, namely Judge John M. Smith of Portland, Hon. Levi Mock of Bluffton, and Hon. J, Fred France of Huntington, Each side will strike off a name and the remaining one will be asked to hear the cause. George Zimmerman vs. Chicago At Erie Railroad company, damages SSO, A. P. Beatty appears for the defendant and was ruled to answer. Catherine Snyder vs. William Eichar, for possession of real estate and damages, the rule to answer was made absolute within five days. Sarah E. Reiter vs. Jesse W. Watkins, admr., claim of $1,170, set for hearing on Wednesday, May 5. The will of Christian Oberback, of Bloomington, McLean county, Illinois, was filed for probate here this morning. It was written December 12, 1905, and gives all his property, real and personal, to his wife, Margretha. He owned land in French township, and for this reason it was necessary to file the will here. Sheriff Meyer went to Geneva yesterday, where he conducted a sale of the Higgins property as heretofore advertised. There was but one bid, and that at the appraisement and the property was sold for that amount. >

Next Monday is the first day of the busy week as a number of importan causes are to be heard. The petit jury will report on that day. HAD A GREAT TIME Sam Henry Post the Scene of a Pleasant Gathering ADDRESSES MADE Mrs. Lyons More Than Distinguished Herself in an Address

The old soldiers and members of Sam Henry Post are today being freely acknowledged as a little the best entertainers in town. They won such praise by the manner In which they entertained themselves, the members of the W. R. C. and a few others, the event taking place at the post room on Madison street last evening. A lite+ary and musical program came first, and in this Mrs. Lyons more than distinguished herself by delivering one of the best addresses heard : there for many a day. The speaker ! was patriotic to the core, and reviewi ed much in history that is dear to the . heart of an old soldier and a sol- . diet’s widow, wife, son or daughter. : The address was a splendid tribute to the honor and glory of those who ; participated in the cause of preserving the 'Union, and every one present was eager in extending to her coni gratulations. The address is now in this office, and at some other time will be reproduced in the columns of the Democrat. Mrs. Brayman, of Lafayette, a visitor in the city, also made a short talk, which was greatly appreciated by these who heard it. • Following the program a luncheon i was served, and in all the evening i was a red letter one for all the mem- ■ bers of the post and relief corps. Sam Henry Post has a lively set of the old boys, and they enjoy themselves to the limit. — O'— ■■ Democrat Want Ads. Pay

ASKED FOR NO REDUCTION Interurban Lines Are Appearing Before State Tax Board. Indianapolis, Ind., April 23. —Representatives of seven traction companies appeared before the state board of tax commissioners yesterday, five of whom asked for a reduction in their assessed valuation and two being satisfied that the levy of this year remains the same as it was last year. W. H. Fledderjohann, of Decatur, represented the Springfield & Fort Wayne Railway company, which operates a traction line from Fort Wayne to Decatur. He said that the company's business had neither increased nor decreased and that if the assessments remained the same as fixed by the board last year his company would be satisfied. L. C. Davenport appeared for the Marion, Bluffton & Eastern Traction company and asked that the same valuation that was placed on the company's property last year be fixed for this year. o CARD OF THANKS. We wish to offer to the many kind neighbors and friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother, our heartfelt thanks. J. B. Jones and children. USE THE NEW LAW Court Orders the Clerk to Select Names of Three New Jurors IN REGULAR FORM They Will Take the Place of Three Who Were Excused from Petit Jury

The new law which was enacted by the recent legislature, providing tu'tt where a regularly appointed juror cannot serve and it becomes necessary to select others to fill the place, that it is the duty of the county clerk to draw these names from the jury box, in the same manner as th" jury if originally selected, was used here for the first time today. Three of the regular panel were excused, and Judge Merryman ordered Clerk Haefling to draw names to take their places. He did this, the mysterious box producing the names of George M. Miller of Washington township, Elmer Hutton of Geneva and P. K. Kinney of Decatur. These men will appear next Monday and will serve during the term the same as the regular men. Another feature of this law is that when a juror is excused during the empaneling of the jury which is to try any certain case, that the sheriff or bailiff must go outs’de the court room to secure the one who is to fill the panel. This is done to get rid of the professional juror.

TO DISCUSS PAVING (Continued from page 1.) paving material, and it is also evidence that Decatur was fortunate in selecting the most durable and the best paving material that is used for the improvement of her streets. It will hardly pay now to begin the experiments. ——-o —— DO YOU WANT A CHEAP ATLAS’ W’e have at this office seven volumes of the Rand-McNally atlas of the world, with map of Adams county included. the same as were sold here last week for $1.90 each. If you want one you can get them here while they last for $1.25 each. This is a rare bargain and you should take advantage of it while you can. The first come is first served, for there are but seven of them and you couldn’t buy another for twice the amount asked. ts *-*" —. ■— ■ I’JUL*

News from Near By There’s considerable talk out in the suburbs about those articles in EVERYBODY’S MAGAZINE showing how not to get stuck in a “ margin ” stock deal. They say the stories in this number are fine, and it’s the greatest “ shopping-by-mail ” advertising number published yet. Try it. Sold at City News Stand

■!■■■■ I ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ I ■ g ■ !It Is No Mistake!! ■ You can buy “Calico” and “Muslin” in Monroe Jj White waist goods from 10 cents per yard and up | Also other waistings and ginghams. Just received ■ a nice new line of “embroidery” at the right price b J Also have some to close from . 5c per yard and up ! SI Laces from . . . 3C per yard and up ! ■ Lace curtains 50c per yd and up | ■ GROCERIES J ■ I still have 150 pounds Seedless raising per lb . Ke j While they last I 7 bars Gloss soap • 25c 1 I 3 cans “Baby Bunting” Com 25c ! ■ And for a short time will sell 25 pounds a of granulated sugar for $1.35 | And some extraordinary bargains in ■ ■ Shoes and Oxfords j to close, and a fine line in stock and prices right | B Don’t pass me by. Come in and give me a look I ■ whether you buy or not. Bring in your eggs and | 9 butter. Prices right. g s W. L KELLER, ! MONROE, INDIANA. When We Make Your Clothes they are good looking when delivered and stay good looking until you are through with them. Yet they don’t cost any more than ordinary clothing. Our Elegant Assortment of spring fabrics present an infinitly wider range for selection than can be found elsewhere and permits the acquirements of clothes that may be considered more or less exclusive. Christ Meyers, The Tailor. 135 South 2nd. Street.

Do You Want an Automobile? If you do we know where you can purchase a firstclass Winton touring car or a runabout, at prices that will make you wonder why you hadn’t purchased one before. This is worth your while and if you are interested you should get busy at once. Mention the Democrat and write or call on. W. D. CROSS, Geneva, Indiana. A The Point is clear— I / Follow it! I a The question was once put to us; ’What g ■ do you consider the strongest feature about || ■ Clothes of Quality ? 1 We replied: || "The fact that they are guaranteed." H When the maker of a garment is willing J TC to guarantee it, there are sufficient reasons for ■ 3| believing that it possesses all he claims for it. ■ ||j "Clothes of Quality” are the very aris- a gl tocrats of their kind. They are strictly high ® k grade from the first stitch to the last button. i M They bear the guarantee stamp, which amply g H insures you. H The nobbiest styles for Summer wear are | shown in the new models. D || For sale by all up-to-date retailers. Ask g K forthem. $12.00 to $25.00. I