Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 112, Decatur, Adams County, 11 May 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat* Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail ............. .$2.50 Singl ecopies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Here's hoping the city of Elkhart gives the asphalt trust a bump. Acting up there just like they did in Bluffton. Guarantee streets for ten years, the streets wear out, then you find the original company has sold out to some other company, and the city is stuck —unless protected, as was Bluffton. Then she is not stuck. —Bluffton Banner. Asphalt streets that wear out in ten years arc not worth the price originally paid for their construction. Decatur, as yet, has never put one cent of expense upon reconstruction and the oldest brick street is seventeen past. Decatur is a wise owl. The first number of Chairman Mack's National Monthly is before the public, and after a careful reading, we are convinced that it has a mission, and deserves to succeed. It , is beautifully printed and illustrated, and the initial number contains much of interest to every Democrat in the nation. The introductory well says that the Democrats need more issues upon which we all can agree, and fewer issues upon which we disagree, and no one knows the truth of this fact more than does the more than six millions of loyal party patriots who have held the party organization during the past sixteen years. We hope that Chairman Mack will ! succeed and that the National Month-' ly will become a power for good. | The new publication costs one dollar a year, and we hope that many of them will find their way into Adams county homes. NOTICE. We wish to acknowledge our sincere thanks to all our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the recent Illness and death of our beloved husband and father. 1 Mrs. F. X. Miller and children. ■ THE STEADY USE OF Health PREVENTS as well as BE. STORES gray hairs to their natural color and beauty, and keeps the hair soft, glossy and tn a healthy condition. GRAY HAIRS mar every woman’s beauty and should be guarded against in every way. Nothing contributes so much to a woman’s beauty as her hair, and it should be every woman’s duty Io take the best care ot it. No oilier proporation eaa compare wltli It In any way. IS NOT A DYE. <1 and 50c. bottles, at druggists. Send 2c lor free book, **Tbe Care of the Hair.” Philo Hay Spec. Co, Newark, N. J. HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO

At Your Service FOR Graduation and Wedding Presents -ATLehne’s Jewelery Store is the place to buy them, as you always get the latest and best quality that your money can buy at prices that will bear comparison. I have made a special effort to put in stock all the latest designs in Watches, Kings, Cuff Buttons, Silverware etc. See the line of souvenir spoons over 75 designs to select from. By buying in large quantities I am able to sell spoons with Court House and Library on them for 50c each. Get a Tiffiny wedding ring or the wedding will not be complete without it. All Engraving Free. Lehne the Jeweler

CLOSED SALOON, GOES FISHING Washington, Ind, May 11.—Mucn comment was caused yesterday when William Schneider, who operates what has been supposed one of the most prosperous of the city’s saloons, closed his doors and went fishing. Schneider is one of the saloon men who will be compelled to close his place May 23 by virtue of the local option election. Saloon men all say that the bottom has dropped out of their business since the option agitation, but the action of Schelder today has not been imitated by any other dealer.

THE CORN CONTEST The Boys of Adams County to Be Given a Chance in a Contest RULES TO GOVERN Boys Read the Rules and Show Your Mettle in this Contest C. S. Mumma, county chairman of the farmers’ institute, and who is responsible for the boys’ corn growing contest, mention of which has previously been made, wants all the boys in Adams county to thoroughly understand and to enter the contest. The following rules will govern, and if there is anything not clear, write to the county chairman, whose address will be found below: The Ruses. On account of some misunderstanding I wish to repeat some of the rules governing the boys’ corn growing contest. First —All boys wishing to enter the contest must notify the county chairman not later than May 20th, and pay a membership fee of 15 cents. (I will notify you when to pay. Now remember, if you want to work for a prize you must be a member of the club, so send me your name at once or you will not be in it. Second —The boys must grow the corn themselves, except that the ground may be plowed by an older person. But the preparing of the soil planting, tending and harvesting must be done by the boy himself or by his management. Third —Any sized plot of ground may be used but one-quarter acre is generally suggested. Fourth —Each boy must secure his own seed corn as the crop when, grown will belong to him and not to the club. Fisth —A report of the yield per acre and an exhibit of a sample of the corn must be made at the farmers’ institute next winter when the prizes will be awarded on these two classes —yield and quality. Now, all boys wishing to compete must observe the foregoing rules. C. S. MUMMA, County Chairman. Telephone 10G, R. R. 12, Decatur. 0 NOTICE —Sheepgrowers that tie their wool should tie it with sheep twine and net with binder twine. If you do tie with binder twine you will receive five cents per pound less. B. Kai ver & Co. o If you desire a clear complexion take Foley’s Orino Laxative for constiptation and liver trouble as it will stimulates these organs and thoroughly cleanse your system, which Is what every one needs in the spring in order to feel well. The HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

FROM NEW YORK The Wemhoff Monumental Works Receive an Order from the East FOR A MONUMENT Will Be Erected Over Grave of Mr. Jamison, at Hoagland. Ind. The Wemhoff Monumental Works, of this city, today received an order from Mrs. W. L. Middleton, of 465 Manhattan avenue, New York c’ty, the monument to be erected over the grave of her father, Mr. Jamison, at Hoagland, north of here. Mrs. Middleton is a practicing physician in New York, and is a sister of Dr. Jamison, who many years ago had an office in this city. The father died about six weeks ago in New York and the remains were brought to his old home, Hoagland, for interment. While passing through Decatur, Mrs. Middleton, who is a student of the stone art, noticed the work of the Wemhoff company, and realizing the fact that it is up to date and as good as is found anywhere in the east, she sent the order for the monument, which will mark her father's grave. No doubt many Decatur people will remember the Jamisons, who years ago were a very prominent family in this locality. They have won fame since going to the east. Q THE SOCIAL WORLD A Family Reunion Held at Home of Peter Zeaser North of City THE EASTERN STAR Mrs. Harry Helm to Entertain the C. W. B. M. of Christian Church The Sewing Club will meet Thursday evening with Miss Ellen Krill north of the city. Every member will bring their sewing or fancy work, and this will occupy an hour. Games and music will follow. The last public dance which will be given by the Eagles will occur tomorrow evening. The Eagles are good entertainers and have a large attendance at every dance. The Eastern Star will have their weekly meeting Friday at the hall. There will be business of importance, and the annual report of the meeting at Indianapolis will be given by Miss Anna Winnes, Mrs. Florence Kinzle and Mrs. John D. Hale, who attended Every member is urged to be present.

The C. W. B. M. of the Christian church will meet at the home of Mrs, Harry Helm on north Third street Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Program as follows: Topic .“America for Christ” Hymn: prayer; Bible lesson Gen. 13:17 by Leader Mrs. Shoemaker. Solo Mrs. Harvey Lee Reading United Mission Study Reading. .History and Purpose of the Beckley Institute. Reading Come Ye Apart Hymn; Business; Benediction. All members of the Rebekah degree staff are earnestly requested to be at the hall tonight for practice for work to be done at Linn Grove May 14th. The Men's Club meets tonight Rev. Satwart, of Portland, will speak at the Presbyterian church tonight, where the meeting, as usual, will be held. A good attendance is desired. A family reunion and six o’clock dinner at Peter Zeaser home, east of the city Sunday, was a happy occasion. Messrs. Edward and Frank Zeaser will leave Wednesday, the former for Colorado, where he will enjoy the wonderful sights of that state. The latter will leave for Mich I igan, where he will remain for some time. Miss Clara Zeaser came home 'from Kokomo, and a delightful ev(Continued on page 4.)

ARRANGE FOR DAY (Continued from page 1.) member of Sam Henry Post are arranging to be in attendance. At the meeting officers for the ensuing year will be chosen and glorious times will be occasioned incident to the reunions of members of different regiments. Among those from this city who are planning to attend are Messrs. T. R. Moore Robert Patterson, S. B. Fordyce, Jacob Railing, Daniel Shackle/, and several others. Without doubt a great time will be had.

AT TERRE HAUTE Board of Sunday Schools to Celebrate Its First Anniversary MANY SPEAKERS They Will Meet at Terre Haute Next Week for Four Days’ Session The board of Sunday schools of the Methodist Episcopal church which officially represents and directs all of the Sunday schools of the entire denomination, numbering over 3,000,000 scholars and 300,000 teachers, will celebrate its first anniversary with a notable gathering of Sunday school leaders May 19-23 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Unusual interest attaches to this meeting as it is the first general demonstration since the organization of the Sunday school board at the general conference held in the city of Baltimore, May, 190 S. Every section of the United States will be represented but it will have a special interest to the people of the central w-est because of the accessibility of Terre Haute. Rev. Dr. David G. Downey, Chicago, corresponding secretary of the board of Sunday schools and Rev. Edgar Blake, assistant secretary, are the general officers in charge of the anniversary. Arnone the best known speakers on Sunday school topics will be Bishop W. P. McDowell, Chicago; Bishop Henry Spellmeyer, St. Louis; Ex-Goveronr J. Frank Hanly of Indiana; Rev. Dr. F. J. McConnell, president De Pauw university; Rev.. Dr. Luther Freeman, Kansas City; Prof. Samuel L. Beiler, Boston; Rev. Drs. J. T. McFarland, Geo. P. Eckman, E. S. Lewis, O. S. Baketel, Mrs. J. Wodbridge Baines, New York; Rev. Dr. M. S. Rice, Duluth, Minn.; and Rev. Dr. D. A. Hayes, Evanston, Ills. Rev. M. S. Littlefield, Brooklyn, N. Y„ will give two lectures on manual work and Rev. Dr. O. S. Baketel will conduct a round table on Sunday school equipment, architecture, furnishings, supplies, literature and music. Mr. W. E. Carpenter, superintendent of one of the largest Sunday schools in the United I States, will speak on the opportunity and task of the Sunday school superintendent. o IN POLICE COURT (Continued from page 1.) afternoon and plead guilty and was assessed the minimum fine for exposing wares for sale In this fashion, ten dollars, which he paid. The marshal went to the store In a wagon prior to the arrest ot the men to confiscate the goods, but this was not done. This is the first prosecution under the pure food ordinance adopted a year ago.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS Runyon Divorce Case Was Concluded —Taken Under Consideration BY THE JUDGE Judge Merryman at Fort Wayne Today—No Session Held Here The Runyon divorce case in which some very flat-footed evidence was offered, was concluded last evening, but Judge Merryman took the case under consideration and will not render a verdict for a day or two. Judge Merryman is at Fort Wayne today, serving as a special judge in a cause in the circuit court there and there was consequently no session here. Judge O'Rourke, of Fort Wayne, was due here today to hear the case of Julius Haugk et al vs. E. Fritzinger et al, suit for SI,OOO on a street lien, but owing to the illness of Attorney Beatty the cause was continued by agreement and Judge O’Rourke notified to that effect.

Marriage licenses were issued to Ed A. Funkhouser, aged 23, a clerk in a shoe store at Napoleon, Ohio, and Margaret M. Reinking aged 22, of Union township; John Turner, aged 22, a pumper, from Wells county, and Cecil G. Ensley, 17, of this county. - o ——-■ A HEROIC EFFORT Policeman Fisher Proves His Ability With the Rope RESCUED A HORSE From a Watery Grave— Blind Animal Fell in Quarry Although he does not claim to be fresh from the western plains, Amos Fisher, night policeman, pulled off a stunt at the stone quarry Monday evening which would cause a real cowpuncher to turn his head in shame. A gang of gypsies had quartered in the hollow near the old stone quarry and had with them a number of blind horses. One of the unfortunate animals was turned loose, and while grazing about fell into the quarry. The officer was notified and he hastened to the scene. Seeing the sad plight of the horse Fisher secured a rope, and standing twenty feet distant he lassoed it on the first trial. The animal was dragged to the shore but the men were unable to get it upon the bank. They notified the fertilizer company and their wagon was dispatched to the scene in time to relieve the horse from its perilous position a few minutes before it fell cold and lifeless upon the ground. In spite of the heroic efforts of the policeman, the horse’s life could not be spared.

Is It Buggies, or Harness? see &ha™b’GMtraol^r°nd°X™n“ g % b “ gEy ° r this spring why not pan,.] Their liuels":lJXi^ [ „ Su T S ? S . 10 D “ a,nr Hardware* ones which will prove VeMcleS ' he V " y bK ' mat£ ’ ““ be convincing to the sh-eudest 81 aDC€ at our buggies will buyers that for style, durability and priw.we lead Our Harness Evidences the best workmanshin ana best of all it will seivt the purchaser affords, the style is attractive buying. Callen ns, Firs? Schaub, Gottemoller & Company. — The Dw atur Hardware (VI F J

FIRE AT BAD2 RS SAU ° ON Bla « Was Discovered Before Any B Serious D ° ne ‘ , blaze started in the room at the nf the Badders saloon on Monrear of the nau after . t not the fact Sit was discovered early, the fire that 11 . „„„ _ Ten - disastrous DEATH DRAWS NEAR William E. Smith Cannoc Survive Twenty-Four Hours SO SAY ATTENDANTS Tuberculosis Ushers Patient to Death s Portals William E. Smith lies at his home south of the Chicago & Erie railroad in a dying condition and those attending him have given out the statement that the unfortunate man cannot survive twenty four hours. Tuberculosis in its "worst stage has enveloped the system of the afflicted man and early death is inevitable. Mr. Smith is conscious that deatn is near, he is willing to go Five weeks ago a minister of the Fort Wayne Christian church visited the dy’ng man and administered baptismal services at the special reouest of Mr. Smith. This greatly pleased the patient, and he has since been content to trust his case to i-e Alm'ghty. Mr. Smith has been afflicted for several months and has gradually grown worse from day to day. He was forced to take to his bed several weeks ago from which he has been doomed never to rise. Mr. Smilh is known by many people who will regret to hear of his serious iilness.

11 C»S MORE Must Get Out of Business All Goods must be sold at a Great Sacrifice y 2 DISCOUNT On all gallons or quart goods such as the famous Kenwood, Monticello Club, Solo Rye, Gins, W ines and Cordials, all good for medical purposes. Get your supply now before too late. “CURLEY”

ANNUAL MEETING The Decatur Furnace Company Hold Stockholders Meeting BAGGED A BIG ONE The Ward Fence Company Got a Large Order Yesterday The annual stockholders meeting of the Decatur Furnace company was held at th eoffices of the company on yesterday afternoon and the most of the stockholders were present and took part in the meeting. Reports covering the business of the past year were made, and they showed a very prosperous condition of the affairs of the company. Eight directors were elected they being G. L. Guilfoyle, Dyonis Schmitt, M. S. Smith, C. C. Schafer, E. J. Toomey, C. A. Dugan, J. B. Holthouse and L. A. Graham. At the meeting of the directors the old officers were elected, G. L. Guilfoyle president, Dyonis Schmitt vice president, M. S. Smith secretary, and C. A. Dugan treasurer. The matter of extension to their factory building will again be taken up and they hope to carry the project through to a successful conclusion. Their business has outgrown their present quarters, and if they keep pace with the business already established they will have to provide more room and more workmen to take care of the business at their command. ■While mail orders come in every mail of the day and every day of the year, yet the Ward Fence company smiled a double smile yesterday when they received the largest ornamental wire fence order they have ever re- : ceived during their connection with the business. The order came from Wyoming and was for 1950 feet of their highest grade ornamental fence, the price being nearly one thousand plunks. The cash accompanying ths order was also fat, and we do not blame them for smiling. The fence (Continued on page 4.)