Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 159, Decatur, Adams County, 6 July 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democtet Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LE W G. ELLIN GHA M. Subscription Rates Per week, by carrier........ 10 cents 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 application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. It was a safe and sane Fourth all right, and the one accident at Geneva is the only one reported in Adams county. Such a record is w-orthy of patriotic commendation, and the Democrat is glad to supply it. Next comes the Great Northern Indiana Fair, an event which even the weather will not be permitted to dampen. This year it will' be greater and better than ever, and every man, woman and child in the county should prepare to be there. Cannot afford to miss it It is clear, however, that Mr. Whittaker is something of a victim to the shortcomings of others. His story shows that he was unequal to so much authority as a general manager, thought fine as a superintendent A man of such valuable qualities in prison tending and such limitations on the business side should have had the help and support of constant supervision and revision by trustees and governors—such attention as Mr. I Hanly, for example, might have given at such times aa he was gallivanting hbout the country uplifting Chautauqua audiences at so much a chautalk. Which brings us to a pleasant aspect of this affair —the restrained and dignified way in which Governor Marshall has handled the investigation, without any brass band or megaphone calling attention to his heroic deeds or making parade for political capital out of other men's misfortunes and mistakes. —Muncie Star. Democrat Want Ads. Pay Theatre DECATUR’S MOST POPULAR AMUSEMENT PLACE. — ■ ,11 The Newest Shows, The Best Films, Most Courteous Treatment. TONIGHT First Film —“The Redman and the Child.” « Second Film —“Ringleader and ' Hubby.’’ J Song—" Won't you Come Over and Play Croquet.” You are welcome. I Orchestra every night IT'S 5 CENTS W. P. Biggs, Proprietor. '

ANOTHER TESTIMONIAL Lima, 0., June 22, 1909 Mr. Chris Meyers, Decatur, Ind. Dear sir:-The suit received 0. K. lam more than pleased with the fit and that you are up-to-date. I always had the best tailors in Lima to make my clothes and paid much more for them than you asked me. I paid you $42.00 for my suit but if I could not get another one that fits me as well as the one you make for me I positively would not take $50.00 for it. I am more than pleased. W. A. Stevenson 127 N. Jackson Street. Lima, Ohio. P. S. As soon as you receive your fall line I want a suit and overcoat.

SOCIETY COLUMN Miss Lilah Lachot Entertained Yesterday at Her Home AID SOCIETY MEETS Miss Marguerite Walters Hostess at a House Party The picnic supper given Saturday evening in Robison park was a very enjoyable one. The Misses Frances Merryman, Fannie Frisinger, Edna Hoffman, Winnifred Johnson, Lucile Hale and Pansy Bell, Messrs. Jesse Helm, Roger Gipe of Alexandria, were those who attended from this city. Misses Bonnie Druhot, Gladys Miller, Fannie Matson and Messrs. Enno Rolf, Fred Reitsic, Erwin Manth, Roy Wagoner and Perry Cooper of Fort Wayne, were all members of the picnic party. * * ♦ Miss Lilah Lachot entertained at dinner and lunch yesterday several outof-town guests. In the afternoon they went to Berne, where the fourth was celebrated with great attractions. The guests were the Misses Carrie Ehler, Chloe Studabaker and Martha Tribolet of Bluffton. They arrived in the city Sunday morning.

* * * On July 2 quite a few girls gathered at the home of Mr. John Haggard In j honor of his daughter. Addie, who was j quite surprised by these young ladies. At 12 o’clock she served dinner and the »ttciDwn was spent with music by Della Dellinger. Those present were Missea Rosa Hook, Daisy Andrews and Della DeUlnger and Mr. John Haggard and his brother Samuel Haggard. , ... * * ♦ A company of young people went to Fort Wayne Saturday afternoon,where they enjoyed a picnic in Robinson park. Those who went to Fort Wayne were the members of the old Menuate Club. They were joined In Fort Wayne by a number from that city. A very pleasant time was had. * * * Mrs. Walter Johnson, of Monroe, entertained at a dinner party yesterday Miss Ida Weldy of this city and Miss Schug of Berne, and Mr. John Weldy. The afternoon was spent socially and a pleasant time was enjoyed. ♦ * * Mr. and Mrs. C. O. France entertained Mr. and Mrs. Frank Christen at dinner yesterday. A luncheon party was given in the evening, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Conter being the guests, in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Christen and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lower made up a family party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. France to see the fireworks display, and to celebrate the evening. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charley Van Camp and daughter. * * ♦ A house party given by Miss Marguerite Walters ended this morning when Miss Walters and her guests returned to Marion. The guests of honor were all from out of the city, and all were attending school at Marion. They were the Misses Ruth Goans, Grace Verner and Gertrude O’Brien. Sunday evening Prof. Lip« key, of Marion, professor of music at

the normal college, was one of the guests. Other# present were the Messrs Leo Sprunger, Todd Linn. Frank Bremerkamp and the Misses Ruth Goans, Gertrude O’Brien and Grave Verner. Music was in order and those present were privileged to hear some of the very best music. The evening was spent very pleasantly. Monday evening the guests of the house party were the Misses Ada Murray, Agnes Murray, Etta Brandyberry, Alice Branciyberry, Dorothv and Helen Walters and Ida Van Camp and the Messrs. Von Murray, Judas Priest, Milo Trout and Leo Sprunger and Mr. Miller and Williams. With music, the time was spent socially, very pleasantly. * * * The Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist church will meet Thursday afternon at 2 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Harriett Coverdale on Eleventh street. All the ladies are earnestly requested to be present. * * * One of the happy events which to?k place on the Fourth was that of Mr. Gustave Bleeke and Mrs. Herman Heuer, which took place at the home of the latter just west of the city. The event was In honor of their twenty-seventh birthday and a number of their friends gathered at the home to help make the day a long remembered one. The house was decorated with the national colors in honor of the occasion and a large number of potted plants were also added, which made the scene a veiy beautiful one.T he day was spent in several ways, and music was furnished different times during the day. A very elegant and appetizing dinner was prepared by Mts. Heuer and she received several compliments on the same. Those invited were Mr. and Mts Wm. Bleeke, Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Bleeke, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heuer and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Heuer.

ON INDIANA POLITICS. Albert Wishard Thinke W. T. Durbin Will Defeat Beveridge. ■While Albert W. Wishard was in New York he gave out his opinion on Indiana politics. He said: “In our state the democratic leaders are largely to blame for conditions there and I am free to say that I think they have seen their day for some time to come. Senator Jim Hemenway is a thorough leader, a man who knew politics and who knew how to organize republican forces in our state, but they chose to brush him aside. 1 am very confident that ex-Governor XV. Taylor Durbin will be the next republican senator from Indiana and that he will succeed Senator Beveridge, who is not only money mad, but who is drunk with political power. He controls all the federal patronage out our way. You know there is an old feeling among politicians that the man who controls the pap wields the ax with which he cuts himself down. With every man he makes a postmaster he makes from 100 to 1,000 enemies. They never forget. The same is true of all government appointees. Hence, looking into the future, I cannot fail to see my old friend Albert W. Beveridge 'a slippin’ off his footsteps.”

SENATOR SHIVELY’S GOOD TURN Washington, July 6. —Senator Shively made a ten-strike when he saved the United States government $15,000 a year. This feat was accomplished in about five minute's time. The junior JrdJana senator called attention to the salary of >IO,OOO a year which it was proposed to pay the members of the customs court. He said this salary is too high. He pointed out that the custoiuß judges will deal with only one line of cases and will not need to be general experts in the law, for which United State circuit judges, who have the broadest scope of duties, receive only $7,000 a year from the government. He moved that the salaries of the customs judges be fixed at $7,000 instead of SIO,OOO. His argument made such an impression that Senator Aldrich accepted the amendment without any quibbling. There are to be five judges of the customs court. 0 Mrs. Ed Luttman, of Magley, was in the city today. Nickolas Miller, the Murray House tonsorial artist, was among those who saw the sights at Fort Wayne on Monday. Word received from Mrs. Sarah Cochran at Seatie, Wash., is to the , effect that she is greatly enjoying herself. A few days ago a trip of thirty-six miles up the Columbia river to the woodlands was made and the vastness of these forests were very wonderful. A trip in a sightseeing car was also taken by Mrs. Cochran. o— ———— AGENTS —$75 monthly selling Star egg beater; works with one hand; lightning seller; sample free. Thomas Co., Desk 144, Dayton, Ohio.

UNIQUE SERVICES Were Those Rendered at the M. E. Church at Geneva on Sunday BIG CROWDS ATTEND Every Number Pleased—lt Was a Happy Celebration of the Big Day Geneva, Indiana, July 6. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The best service of the kind ever held here was the patriotic day exercises on Sunday, July Fourth. Rev. Graves had spent much time in preparation of the program and everything was carried out as planned. Rev. Graves proved himself a patriotic, hustling and eager-to-please minister. The big church was crowded and the following programs rendered: Morning Service —10:30 a. m. Piano Prelude. Hymn No. 315 —"Nearer My God to Thee," congregation. Apostle's Creed. Prayer. Anthem, “Glory and Honor," Gounod, church chorus.

Responsive reading, “The Nation,” Psalter. Gloria Pa tri. New Testament lesson, Rom. 13: 1-7. >• .... Announcements. "' r - r '' Offering. Reading "Declaration of Independence,” Miss Goldie Fink. Quartet, "Somewhere,’’ Excell. Sermon, “What Hath God Wrought,” pastor. Vocal solo, “Banner of Beauty and Glory,” Mrs. Mary J. Graves. Hymn No. 460, “Lead Kindly Light,” congregation. Doxology. Benediction. Evening Service—7:3o p. m. Piano solo, “Patriotic Medley,’’ Walter. Miss Katie Cook. Marching song, by the boys. Scripture lesson. „ Invocation. ' ' Address of Welcome, Claude Briggs. American Hymn, Keller, Junior chorus. Reading, "When Lincoln Freed the Slaves,” Miss Nora Sullivan. Exercise, "Presidents of United States," by boys and girls. Hymn, “Battle Hymn of Republic,” Howe, by Junior chorus. Reading, "The Sword of Bunker Hill,’’ David Hill. Hymn "The Star Spangled Banner,” Keys, Junior chorus. Reading, “I Want to Hear the Old Band Play,” Riley Forest Sullivan. Flag Drill, by boys and girls. Offering, a nickle from every one. Delsarte, Arch Drill, by the girls. Closing Address, Claude Briggs. Hymn, “America,” chorus and congregation. Benediction.

Mr. and Mrs. George Harden and children, of Bluffton, returned to their home after visiting relatives east of the city. Robert Niblick returned from a visit at Huntington this morning. I Charles Peterson returned this noon from a trip at Bluffton. I Miss Arminthia Jackson returned to her home at Craigville today. Miss Jackson taught school near Honduras last winter and is quite well known. While in the city she visited with friends. H. L. Conter is considerably excited today, it being moving day for him. Hereafter they will be at home in the Van Camp house on First street, made vacant by the moving of Harry Ward. o CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thus offer our thanks, most sincerely to all the kind neighbors and friends, who were so kind to us and assisted us during our late bereavement, the death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Peoples and family. o NOTICE TO PYTHIAN SISTERS There will be no lodge meeting Monday evening, the regular time for the session, owing to the fact that that day is a legal holiday. All members will please take notice. - o FRANK TEEPLE NOT PURCHASER A report emanating from unreliable sources is to the effect that Frank Teeple has purchased the City Trucking company. Mr. Teeple requests the Democrat to refute this misstatement. He has not purchased the trucking company nor has be anything to do with it The business was bought by Thomas Teeple, who Is the sole owner.

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Mr. and Mrs. Dan Niblick will leave I tomorrow for West Baden, where they will partakf of the glistening | water that is guaranteen to restore! health to all who seek it. They will | be absent about ten days, stopping< enroute at Indianapolis for a few I hours. o CARD OF THANKS. We desire in this manner to thank | our friends and neighbors for their | kindness,, and the floral offerings, during the sickness and death of Our mother. Our thanks are also extended to the pastor, choir and members of the Mount Pleasant M. EL church. Reed Children. o MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS, Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of stockholders of the Old Adams County Bank, will be held at their banking bouse, Decatur, In-! dlana, at ten o'clock a. m., on Tuesday, August 3, 1909, for the purpose of electing seven directors to serve for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may come before them. 159-Imo E. X. Ehinger, Cashier. ——— -o— ————— ~ NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the un- , dersigned will on Saturday, July 24th, 11909, and up to 12 o’clock noon on said | day at the office of Erwin and Erwin |in Decatur, Indiana, receive sealed bids for the erection of a one-story [ brick, slate rosed school building to be located in District No. 1, St. Marys township, Adams county, Indiana. All of said work to be done by plans and specifications prepared for saiu work, which plans and specifications may be Been at any time at the office of Erwin and Erwin. Parties submitting bids will be required to file with bld certified check in the sum of $300.00 conditioned that he will enter into contract if awarded the same. The undersigned reserves the right to reject any and all bids. O. J. SL’MAN, Trustee St. Marys Tp. Advisory board: J. W. Brodbeck, P. F. Jones, Christ Fortney ltd-lw ■ 1 PAY YOUR NEWS ACCOUNTS AT ONCE. Having sold my news agency here, I would appreciate it if all who owe accounts would settle same at once. I will try to see yon all within a few days, and I will be at the newstand on Madison street each evening during the next week. Please call there auu Bettie. It la iiOt iuuC-u to you, but several hundred of these accounts mean considerable to me. 15S-St LEE STULTS.

Dr. Fred Patterson DENTIST Successor to Or. C, E. Neptune Office above Auth's Jewelry Store. Telephone No. 472. Office hours: B—l 2 a. m„ I—s p. m g♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»s»»»»g ;; A BIG SALE : i: ON HATS : x 111 x 0 ♦ <> During the month of X • • July we will close out ♦ ;; trimmed and untrim- t < I ed hats at greatly re- X ; ► duced prices. Do not | ! ‘ fail to call and see us. f ♦ i: MISSES BOWERS |

| $1.25 TOLEDO AND RETURN sL2sl Thursday, July BtH, 19Og I This is the big day of the Tournament. Special I H train will leave Decatur at 6:46 a.m. arriving Toledo S at 10:30 a.m., returning leave Toledo at 10:30 p.® H giving you an opportunity to see the entire perform ■ ance, the Air Ship Flight and Grand Display of Firefl works at night. T. L. McCullough, Agent | Clover Leaf Route I

WANTED—GirI to do house work and I sleep at home. Inquire at once at 110 L South Third street 159-3t'l

The Markets

BUFFALO STOCK MARKETS

Unsettled tonight and Wednesday, with showers; slightly warmer extreme north portion. East Buffalo, N.Y., July 6. —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —Receipts 3,400; shipments 1,154. Official to New York yesterday 4,940. Hogs closing steady. Medium and heavy—sß.so@sß.6s. One fancy $9.70. Yorkers—sß.3o@sß.so. Light yorkers—sß.oO@sß.2s. Pigs—s7.7s. Roughs—[email protected]. Stags—ss.7s@ $6.25. Sheep—s6.oo; steady. Cattle —500; slow. TOLEDO MARKETS. July 2.— Cash wheat $1.36 July wheat 1.16 September wheat 1,12 December wheat 1.12 Cash corn 7214 July corn 7714 September corn 59 Cash oats July oats September oats 42% December oats CHICAGO MARKETS. , July 2.— July wheat $7 74=4 September wheat 7 09~-£ December wheat ' 1 SBW corn September com December corn ... July oats September nata December oats '49 DECATUR GRAIN MARKET. Niblick and Company ’ , B<l Butter J’* _ , «••*••• 16c Yellow ear com _____ ’ ’*•••••••• ,«7O

DON’T MISS THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE SEASON Military Tournament AT TOLEDO, OHIO Beginning, Saturday July, 4th. an continuing during the entire week GRAND PARADF 4 Bands ’ Saored Concert. nivriUL Airship Flights 40,000 peo pie on the grounds X 1 " 5 CLOVER LEAF every % Special Low Rates and Special Trains Sunday July See Clm, t <■’ aUd Thursday July Sth. and do'n'H J . Ag ” <s for !lnd time ° f trS ‘V' greates n’" 0 S « U «I' Sam's soldiers the rarest tournament of the age.

Mrs. Trim of thia city spent 8® day and Monday in Van Wert, visiting friends.

CORRECTED EVERY DAY

Mixed ear corn K White oats ft .Wheat Hi Red clover seed 56) Alsike clover seed ”.1> Rye 74 Timothy seed 1# PRODUCE. By Decatur Produce Co. Eggs Ue Fowls Ifc Ducks ,7e Geese "t Turkey He Spring chicks 15c Butter He Chicks 10e H. BERLING. Eggs 1* Butter Ifc Fowls Hk Ducks " c Geese ’ c Turkeys l le Spring chickens 15c to He Chicks B. KALVER & CO. Wool, merchantable Beef hides 8 ce ”’ Calf hides 10 K "“ Sheep pelts 25c to !• Tallow 4 cents PRICES ON COAL. Chestnut coal Hocking Valley 3,5 West Virginia splint Wash nut The Decatur Pacaiag cespsffi Phone 81, will pay the following prices for live stock; Hngg Veal calves $5.00® 15.75 Cattle [email protected] Lambs 5 1 Fowls