Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 116, Decatur, Adams County, 15 May 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Publwriea Every Even ng. Except Sunday, by LEW a ELUINg ham Subscription Rates Per week, by carrier 15 cent* Per year, by carrier $5.90 Per aaonth, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail . $2.5* Stag! eeopsee ..." 2 cents Advertising rates made known on Mpucaiioo. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, ladiisj.. as second-class mail matter A H- HELLER, Manager. ON BOARD ROMANTIC (Continued from raze I.) — very kind to these volcanic islands, for with an even climate she has giv- i en them a fertile soil capable of producing luxuriantly nearly everything that grows. We got out at the entrance of the Garden Borges. Ten cents apiece is charged admission, ’ which the owner donates to the soup houses for the poor. This wonderful garden must have taken many long years in the making and is beyond adequate description. The sweetest songs everywhere came from the throats of birds. Hundreds of luxuriant tropical trees, including orange, lemon, date. fig. etc, stately royal palms, together with indescribably beautiful flowering bashes were ■ everywhere to be seen. Geranium plants, much taller than I am. azealas • big as lilac bushes, such roses as I; have never seen before and an abun- ; dance of camellias, regular trees, with I their large wax like flowers in all, imaginable colors. The guide gathered a beautiful bou-1 quet tor each of us and then drove us to several other wonderful gardens. but none compared to this first one, which we thought a perfect paradise. We visited a quaint Jesuit church over 390 years old, built on the top of a hill, from which we could see I in every direction. Otto was busy

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d with his camera, and took a view of . ■ the harbor with the Romanic and t.Slavon;a of the Simard Line anchored , a little way otst in the harbor for one | of his it pictures. We *'-H have to ‘ I buy an extra bag in which to carrv [his films if he keeps on taking picJtores at this rate! ! ‘ We called on the Ameriotn consul. , Mr. Nicholls, at his headqajriere. and ! had a pleasant talk with him. He . said he was glad to see a “bunch of : good live Americans” again He is I certainly a fine type nf American man'hooiL There was nd inviting place where we could get our luncheon, so we returned to the Romanic. Really we 1 had seen everything of importance, > | anyway, at Ponta, so there was noth- . tng to do but roam around the crooked little streets, and we were hungry to do that! In the aftemon the governrr general of the Azores and his entire staff came aboard, also the French and American consuls. Every one was ! togged out in bis regimentals. Tea was served and the orchestra moved out on the upper deck and played the gayest kind of music. The governor general, his father and two priests ire going on to Gibraltar with us. When his staff left the ship for their pretty white row boats, the strains of the Portugese hymn floated out over the waves and the Marse lessor the departure for the trim li'tle French- : man. When Mr. Nicholls left the Ro- ■ manic, they played a in-die y of na- j ! tional airs, including everything from My Old Kentucky Home ' to the “Star Spangled Banner ' and ‘Dixie.'’ Ex- ' citement ran high for a little while, ; then the stairs were palled up. we lifted anchor and steamed away from this i little fairyland. Otto says I have written quite i enough for one time so TH either save j ‘ Madeira, the wonder-'ally fascinating : ■ Madeira, for another time, or let you 1 read my impressions of it from my diary when I get heme. Otto is interested in the program of sports ' for the afternoon, as you can see by the enclosed pragn*. and as it is almost time for the fun to begin. 11 must close whether or no. with much j I love from both Otto and me. Y?ur loving Carrie.

SOCIETY IS BLSY l Norah Smith Enter rained the Senior Class at Her Home Friday OTHER SOCIAL NEWS i j Y. P. A. Meeting of Evan gelical Church Be Very Interesting Tomorrow I Miss Norah Smith invited the senio: high school pupils to her home Fri day afternoon. When school was on they went there and enjoyed a ven ' pleasant time. Miss Smith servec luncheon to her guests. Ater tha: each one had to do something specia and even the teachers took part. I ' was getting late before the parti broke up, and the guests went home : Those who were present were MariAllison, Theresa Baltxell, Benjamin | Beavers, Leota Bailey. Bessie Boyers Fancheon Daugherty, Otis Dibble Fannie Hamel, Hugh Perkins. Mari. I Jackson, Joe Krick. Helen Niblick Vemia Smith. Esther Sellemeyer Beatric Van Camp, In ex Snellen. The Y. P. A meeting of the Evangelical church will be a very interesting one tomorrow evening. Tb« publie is cordially invited to attend Mrs. V. E. Cramer is leader. The subject will be discussed in atAwei to questions by the following: Levi Barkley, Rev. S. C. Cramer. Eugeni , Runyon, Fred Avery. Misses Mati-i ' Merryman. Alice Furrel, Anna WinI nes and Mrs. E. B. Kern and Mrs Eugene Runyon. o WILLIAM KING DEAD Preble Township Resident Answers the Can WAS AFFLICTEE With Appendicitis—Deatr Occurred Yesterday — William King, aged thirty years, foi two years a respected resident of Preble township, died at his late bomyesterday noon subsequent to a twe week's siege of appendicitis in whict he suffered much pain. Mr King wataken suddenly ill about two weekI ago, although serious complications were not anticipated. He gradual!? grew worse, however, and physicians were called to investigate his illness and although his case was too far adi vaneed to hope to relieve the unfor- | tunate man. an operation was per- > formed as the last and only chance .to prolong his life. The operation was performed last Friday, and the afflict’ed man steadily declined until the ! time of hts demise. Short funeral (Continued on page 4.)

AN AFTER MEETING — (Continued from page 1 ■ Shirmeyer played on the piona several times. In order to see who could , write the soet quotations. cards were • i given to each guest. Miss Annette. j Johnson was successful, having i twenty. Late in the evening refresh- ! menu were served and a pleasant so- I ( .ial enjoyed. This was an after meet- ; ■ tag of the dub. as the Use regular - meeting was held some time ago. > ' Next fall the clui will resume their , I work and continue until next spring. COURT HOUSE NEWS — Mrs. James Courtney Granted a Divorce and S3OO Alimony SESSION HALF OVER But No Jury Trial Has Been Heard— Reed vs. Tague Case is Reset Frank Imboden et al vs. Sarah R. Imboden « al, partition, appearance by Butcher «: Armantrout for defendants, ruled to answer. The Courtney divorce case was tried Maggie A. Courtney being granted a decree from James A. Courtney. She ‘was also given s3»)d alimony, the caa-j I tody of the little daughter, Wilma and J three dolars per month for the child's ! support. The case of E. P. Reed it Co., vs. iFred B Tague, suit on account. $2-58, 'demand, reset foe trial on Thursday, 'June 10. There are four weeks of court after this and then comes the ten weeks summer vacation. Though the April term is more than half kver there has not been a single Jury trial. Before R. S. Per--son as special judge. Charles F Rinehart, administrator of the estate of William DRiuehart has submited his final report which was approved and the administrator discharged. Notice has been given that the heirs of Christian Schanerloh will appear June Ivth to show cause if any, why final settlement should not be made and to receive their distributive shares. The only cases set for next week are the Gladieux. Beauchot, Gerardot and Hockemeyr, Fort Wayne saloon cases on Saturday. Clerk Haefiing, attorneys Heller, Sutton and Lutz are at Bluffton today in the Page vs. Niblick case. A GOOD PROGRAM Will Be Rendered at M. E. * Church Tomorrow Evening EPWORTH LEAGUE; —- Will Observe Twentieth Anniversary of Organization Tomorrow evening in the auditor-1 isim of the M. E. church the Epworth i League will in commemcraticn of the twentieth anniversary of the organization render an appropriate program which bids fair to be very interesting. The league members win attend the service in a body and the newly elect-. i ed officers whose names have pre-1 vicusiy appeared in the Democrat will be publicly installed into their rejSpective offices. The anniversary will be observed by all the chapters of I the Epworth League in the Vnited I States. A fitting program, consisting I of instrumetJtal and vocal musie. selections by a chorus of many voices, addresses by J. C. Trttch and others, etc. An orchestra composed of many I pieces will render delightful musie I and those who attend win no dcubt I enjoy the program. The local chapter I Epworth league is a flourishing orI sanitation and has more than one ' hundred and seventy members. The members and an concerned have worked diligentuy for its success, and I they have not worked in vain.

EVERYTHINGREADY For the Juvenile Band Boys Big Benefit Show on Monday Night IT S SURE TO PLEASE . rA* Four-Act Comedy. Entitled “In the Village by the Sea" Will be Given Everything is now in readiness ’•< > “be juvenile band's benefit at the oplera house Monday evening Hciders of tickets will find the board open at I the Holthouse drug store after s [o'clock Monday morning and the boys ! are anticipating a good crowd and t certainly deserve the same. The play < "In the Village by the Sea” is a fouriact comedy abounding in thrilling j situation and good wholesome humor and cannot fan to please. Especial mention should be made of the between act specialties and also of the music by Decatur s new Iff piece or- I chestra. The cast follows: Tom Manly, a young fisherman .. , Howard Wisehaupt W iliam Faren. alias Squire Hammond Albert Sellemeyer James Hammond, his son and a consummate scoundrel.. Henry Thomas David Morris, familiarly known as Uncle Davie Robert E. Mann Silas Kidder, a stage struck young rustic «... Bruce Patterson Rev. Medhurst Ralph Amrine i Rose Prescott, Faren ward Miss Clara Terveer Mrs. Manly, Tom's mother i Miss Minnie Orris Ruth Manly, Tom's sister ■ Miss Ada Murray Little Nellie, a waff of the ocean Portia Thomas The play is a beautiful heart story, with plenty of comedy through the i four acts. Not a dull moment anv time. The specialties will be a solo by Miss Terveer, a polite vaudeville I turn by Mr. Amrine and several selections by the quartet. o NOTICE. AH that are interested in the welfare of Decatur are requested to meet at the law office of Hooper A Lenhart j Monday evening. May 17th, believing that an injustice has been done, in ■commencing action against the parties ,: that purchased said lots, and to de- ■ vise ways and means to defend ourselves. By Order of Committee. ■ Sat Mon Dr. Fred Patterson DENTIST Sacttsw w br. C. L Meptue ~~~ • Office above Auth s Jewelry Store. Telephone No. 472. Office hours: S—l 2 a. m.. I—s p. m. TUMOR OF FOURYEARS ] GROWTH Removed by Lydia E Pink* i ham'sVegetableCooipound j Lindley. Ind. — - Lydia E. Pink ham'* Vetttablr CumpcuEd remc-vec msor ol ■- * ■W'Sc'wSd 'iß * tv-t -at IM 't-i-'vcFl u.i I':-, IF - T i: t r < pt c- ■' d A jjß| te.p me. I am ven vet i friend's adv-.o and > Lydia E. Pin Vese. tN -able C •: m pen nd, ■T ’ for -- iilr ~e I** - a strong and wel' woman, and I shall recommend it as long as I live.” —iLas. May Fay, i Lindley. Ind. I One of the greatest triumphs of 1 Lydia E, rinkham's Vegetable Coa. ,! pound is the conquering of woman’s | dread enemy — tumor. If you have ■ | mysterious pains, tniammation. ulcer*. ; tion or displacement, dent wait for . time to confirm your fears and go uixvugL ihe BuxTorscf * hcspital opera- • tion. but try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- . table Compound at once. r For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's | V e«etable Compotmd. made from roots and herb* has been the standard remedy -for female ills, and such unquesticnr able testimony as the above proves the . value of this famous remedy, and should eve cormdence and hope to 5 every sick woman • If you would Hke special adWce = —nt your nsc write a cosxfidea- . tial letter to Mr*. Pinkhsw at - Lynn, Maas. Her adwtoa fe free, and always halpfuL

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CASH PAYS RENTi TChy not apply your cash on the purchase of a home? Acre tracts, small farms, or city properties at bargain prices. Here are a few sample properties, and now is the time to secure bargains by calling on SNOW AGENOY, Decatur, Ind.

741—1 s a story and a half, five-room house with stable, drove well, two lots on Oak street $725.00 775—1 s a comfortable five-room cottage on south Ninth stret, cistem, chicken park, garden, etc.. .$859.00 1 55 I* a comfortable seven-room cottage, on Tenth street, grained wood finish, citern and city wa- _ ter $975.00 745—1 s a new five-room cottage on Froat street, good sewerage, city and cistern water, natural wood •. i Is a new five-room cottage on south Line street; cistern, coal house, drove well, on sewer, etc., nice front porch $1,100.00 778 Is a well located seven-roera cottage, grained finish, good cistern, drove well, stable, etc., on south Tenth street .$1,750.00 >.9—ls a good two-story framehouse at the corner of Jefferson and Eighth streets. Brick sidewalks, - drove well, coal house, etc. 51,650.00 .Is. <42 and 752— Are three new and See our large lists of city and f tions.

LOOK AND LISTEN wo^r^l'vabap^tnth^ n j ment is demonstrating its X\ few days in this city Smith and Yager, Druggists. G. A. R. EXCURSION RATES To Crawfordsville, Ind. may ia-19-20 C * L -LEAF ROUTE p W X t ßt^’ V LS t M.7’S‘ On tl<ketS WUI be BOld for *" trains. On May l»th special thmnrh Bluffton Pont s« agent - W "‘ D * for the ia-Test encampment* ever held in t»» ,^* e Ti * lß ,M ‘ onllße ■ to be one of the

' 7 desirable residence properties on north Third street at $2,000.00. $2,300.00 and $2,500.00. In acre tracts and small farms we can now offer you: 760 —Is a one-acrt .tract just outside of the corporation of Decatur, has a small frame house, good well of water, fine lot of fruit trees, etc., $456.00. 777—1 s an acre and a quarter tract on the pike' road, just west of the city. Has good frame cottage with large ceHar, stable, fruit trees, garden, etc $850.00 754 —Is an acre and a quarter tract on briek street in north De'catur; comfortable house with cellar, drove well, stable, etc $2,200.00 743 —Is » fifteen acre tract on the traction line north of Decatur; is near the station, has good buildings and nice location ....$2,500.00 771—1 s a good small farm of thirty acres; is on the stoned road, near school, and has comfortable cottage house; is a good grade of land. $2,350.00. farm properties for further descrip-