Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 170, Decatur, Adams County, 19 July 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 montb, 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. This is a good time for republican editors to clip from their democratic contemporaries comment concerning Senator Beveridge, it will come in real handy next year when the senator is up for re-election. Get out your shears, brothers. —Fort Wayne News. The temperance people of Bluffton ought to feel proud of their last achievement. The idea of paying their good money to a boozer, a gambler and a in order to convict some one of violating the blind tiger law. Temperance people should keep better company and be engaged in a more elevating plan of moralizing. The Indianapolis Star has certainly won a place among the great or near great apostles of prohibition. We know this because they have asked and answered this great question: “Is a saloonless Democracy possible* Alas, no.” Even if it is impossible, there are a few things worse, among them is the running of a whiskey candidate upon a temperance platform, and the utter lack of editorial truthfulness about anything political. The railroads of Fort Wayne carried fifteen hundred excursionists to Chicago on Saturday afternoon, and perhaps more than that number on that night, all of which is a very" bad case of sour grapes to the business men of Fort Wayne. They will now have to fish good and hard on the surrounding towns to make up this

| iThfaSale is for Cash "THIRD ===== Cash Brings Results [ GREAT after harvest clearance sale 1 ONLY 12 DAYS-“Sale Starts Monday July 19, and Closes Saturday July 31. 1 We claim for this Great Reduction Sale that it will be the greatest opportunity ever given the people of this com- ■ munity to purchase dry goods at a price far below their value. We are conducting this sale for two reasons: Ist. To I advertise True & Runyon’s store. 2nd. To reduce our big stock. We want you to visit our store, knowing full well I that we can please you if you will do so. It will be to your advantage to attend this sale. > Dress Goods Batfete Lawns worth 15c and RIBBONS LACE CURTAINS UMBRELLAS g c go a The After Harvest Sale in this De- $5.00 and $4.50 Lace Cur- 0 0 Est T aotfs oarasat <? ■ One lot of dress goods 75c, $1 Cfin Poplins & Indian Heads 15c iOl/n partment includes a reduction that tains vJiJU m I and $1.25, this sale .. . JUU 17c go atIZ/2b you will have to see to believe. $3.75 and $4.00 Lace Cur- (A 7 r §"?± ols 99i I One lot of dress goods,soc val- ntp Tissu Plisse worth 15c lie -—— — : “ tains.. JZilj 150 P-ra-oPSI 19 I ue, this sale 23o UldlCS Shoppingßags $2.00 and $2.50 Lace Cur- «| rA and^Parasols'. sl.49 ( Colored Wash Goods Shirt Wa,sts I after harvest sale—See them. I wliwO I * Paras s $ I « ‘ $1 Lace Curtains, during sale . 79c MEN’S UMBRDLLAS | Printed Muslin and Swisses 20 |Ep SILKS I nrp Umbrellasßj I and Mes, . IM J [During this After Harvest Sale] Embroider leS-LaCCS Sl aj sL.O Umbrellas. . 99 I Lawns and Swrsses 12 l-2c value Qp Table LineßS 50c Values go at 3so Will be present at this sale L w Umbrdlaa s79 1 goes atOU 86c Values go at, . 65c Be sure and meet them 5 Lmbrellasai.<* I •B3»SS'.«* I2IIC 7-7. ill :::: white goods I tsSSJf. I2MC .7. :: «n ghoms .ndHusiin. jg-g satS; I Batiste Lawns 10 and On . inf i On sl-2o X alues go at 99c Will play an active part m this big 19 and S2O, 9x12 Rugs . . $16*50 30 35 and 40c Goods at 23C g 12%c values. . . Op 1 Ju $1.60 Values go at .. . . s|, 23 | after harvest sale. 22, $22.50, $25, 9x12 Rugss|9‘oo 50c Goods at 3 |s 1 There will be special prices on our Queensware and China during this sale, also specials in the Grocery Department as well, that will be of interest to von u ~ • t nwng tioned that will have an active part in this sale. Our stock is large and there are many good things to select from. Remember the date, come early as at the elos f T any . 0^®r J lO -reins g which we will be unable to duplicate. * ’ 110 Se 01 t)le sale there will I • ?ha R rvest D sale R TRUE AIND RUINVOK J

deficiency in their exchequer. A few more interurbans into the summit city would help some. In the meantime let us bow our heads and commingle our briney tears with the poor and struggling Fort Wayne merchants. ABE SIMMONS IN BIG CASE At Pittsburg this Week Getting Evidence in Oil Case. Abram Simmons will go to Pittsburg next week, where he will spend two or three days taking evidence iu a case which he is interested in as an attorney for the Standard Oil company in the U. S. federal court at Danville. Mr. Simmons will be in Pittsburg but a short time, but may go on east The suit at Danville has been on for some time, requiring considerable work on the part of the local oil attorney, who has been forced to go to the Illinois city on several occasions in order to appear in the case. A large amount of property is involved in the suit, but from present indications the local attorney has got the best of the argument.—Bluffton Banner. — HAVE THE LAWYERS GUESSING Trying to Figure Out the Law to Help Dr. Landfair. The attorneys for Dr. Landfair are trying to find some means by which an appeal can be taken from the decision of the state medical board in regard to the revoking of his licepse. Dr. Landfair and his attorneys were all considerably disappointed in the decision of the medical board not to reinstate him. As a result the statutes have been thoroughly gone through in order to find, if possible, some means by which an appeal can be taken. So far the attorneys have been unable to discover anything in the statutes which allows an appeal. The lawyers have not yet given up their attempt and it is thought that there will be some means by which the courts can be called upon to decide the matter. —Bluffton Banner. NOTICE. The Sunday school of the Evangelical church will give a picnic at Maple Grove park on Wednesday all day, July 21st. A special car wiU be run over the interurban at nine o'clock, and will take a large number to the park. A cordial invitation is extended to the public and a good time is assured.

THE MONROE NEWS Holy Grail 3oys Gave a Banquet for Queen Esther Girls A GOOD PROGRAM Other Items of Interest from the Busy Little Town Monroe, Indiana.—The Holy Grail boys gave a banquet Friday evening on the parsonage lawn in honor of the girls of the Queen Esther circle. The lawn was beautifully decorated with Japanese lanterns on tables which seated about fifty, and dainty refreshments were served. Mr. Fred Davis served as toastmaster. Rev. McNary thought it would certainly be fine to take a flashlight •picture. A program was given by the Holy Grail and Queen Esther Circle. Prayer by Rev. McNary. ‘ What I am going to be when I become a man,'' Lester Keller. “My Best Girl,” Ben Shirk. “What I Would Do if I Was a Boy," Esther McNary. “What I would Do if I Was a Giri," Melvin Noffinger. A debate —“The Holy Grail and the Queen Esther. Solon Duer represented the Holy Grail and Elfie Haggard the Queen Esther, which was very interesting. Music by the Queen Esther girls, also a number of games were played. Every one present enjoyed themself immensely.

Mr. Omer Lewellen, of Fort Wayne, is visiting his parents. Misses Crystal and Gladys Kern, of Decatur, are visiting for a few days with Mrs. Eli Ray. Misses Beatrice Hearn, Agatha Longenbone, of Portland, are spending the week with Miss Hattae Laisure. The Queen Esther Circle will give an ice cream social at Monroe Saturday evening, July 24. Every one is cordially invited. she Ladies- Aid Society* gave an

entertainment at the church Saturdayevening which was certainly a success. Mrs. Ed Macy, of Decatur, is visiting Mrs. lewellen. Mr. Joe Johnson who met with an accident while buildiag his barn, is able to be up town again. Miss Blanche Laisure and Mr. Bea Shirk spent Sunday in Rome City. Mr. Clyde Hendricks, of Lagrange, spent a few hours with his parents. (Continue don page 4.)

WAS A BIG SUCCESS Modern Woodmen Close a Day of Festivities —An» nual Log Rolling THE PRIZES AWARDED Next Year's Meeting Will Be Held at Kendallville —Made Money The big log rolling event of the Modern Woodmen of America for this district closed Saturday evening and the day was one of the successful ones of the kind in the history of the association. The program was carried out just as announced. The various contests were held on the grounds and the prizes awarded as announced to the longest, shortest, etc., Woodmen. In the prize military drills Wayne Camp Woodmen were awarded first prize of $25.00 and Edwards camp, second prize, $15.00; while for the Royal Neighbors, Auburn won first prize, $25.00 and Fort Wayne secefid $15.00. The judges were J. T. Myers, R. D. Myers and J. M. Lenhart, ex-captains of company B. In the evening a big band concert was given by the Auburn band, and later the Woodmen 1 repaired to the lodge rooms, where the degree work was given for thirty candidates. The next year's log rolling will be held at Kendallville, that city warning out in the contest over Huntertown. Democrat Want Ads. Pay

SOCIETY COLUMN Mr. and Mrs. David Gates of Wren Entertained Friends Yesterday SOCIETY IS DULL Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Hetler Entertained Friends Mrs. Charles Suttles gave a siv o'clock dinner party at her home on Mercer avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ernsberger, of Celina, were guests, making the trip in their touring car, and returning last evening. Mrs. Lewis, of Mansfield, was a guest. The evening was spent very pleasantly. Mr. and Mrs. David Gates of Wren, entertained at dinner Sunday and during the afternoon, guests from Decatur. Miss Ina Everett and Mrs. John Everett of this city had been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Gates and family. Xesterday morning they were joined by Mr. John Everett and Cal Peterstm and a pleasant day was enjoyed.

Mrs. Will Zwick entertained at dinner Sunday Miss Amelia Treerer and 51r. Lawrence Zwick of Fort W ayne. Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Heller entertained, a few friends at their home on north Fifth street last Saturday evening, the occasion proving a very pleasant one. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. M. 3. Smith, Charles Simcoke and wife of SL Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kauffman, Mr. and Mrs. Dyke Frisinger, Miss Bertha Heller and Mr. John Gillig. Various amusements were furnished, refreshments served and the event proved a happy one for all. Mrs. James P. Haefling was hostess at a dinner party yesterday evening at her home on South Fourth street. The evening was spent in a pleasant way. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Voglewede, Mr.- and Mrs. B. Uhl, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Voglewede, Mr. and Mrs. Clem Voglewede, Miss Eliza-

beth Voglewede, and Mrß Touhey, of Lima and Miss Ethel Uhl, Among the social events given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. B. LhL of Toledo, was the dinner party given bv Mrs. Clem Voglewede at noon today Mrs. Voglewede pleasantly entertained the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Voglewede. Mr. and Mrs B. Uhl, and granddaughter Ethel, Mrs. Herman Behrman *d son Herman of Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. James Haefling and children Helen and Kathleen.

A HOME DESTROYED Fire Consumes Residence of Mrs. Clinton Grim this Afternoon LOSS IS ABOUT S7OO Luckily an Insurance Policy Had Been Taken Out by the Owner The home of Mrs. Clinton Grim, on Oak street, just south of the C. & E. railroad, was practically destroyed by fire which broke out at about 1:30 this The blaze originated near the front chimney on the second floor and the cause is not known as Mrs. Grim was not using that chimney at the time. She was baking in the kitchen when some one noticed the blaze atad gave the alarm. The firemen arrived as soon as was possible, but the flames had too much headway and before they could be controlled the entire upper part of the house had been destroyed. A part of the household goods were saved, but the loss will probably be about S6OO or S7OO. Most luckily Mrs. Grim recently took out an insurance policy with Mr. L. C. Helm in the Home Insurance company after considerable persuasion and when her attent ,r -n was called to the fact today she was very much relieved. The building was old, and it is believed that sparks from the kitchen chimney alighted on the old shingles causing the fire.

COURTHOUSE NEWS New Ditch Will Be tioned for for Hartford Township and Section BENEFIT TO MA\'V Frank Crawford Taken Away—Real Estate Transfers Werp Filed Today ghpriff Vfpvpr Ipft thio --- —8 CXU.CIUQQJ for Richmond, having in barge Fran* Crawford, who will be placed in the< East Haven asylum. He has bees ®. der care of the officers for some ti® on account of there being no room r East Haven. Real estate transfers: Malina Ask. baucher to Joseph Ruff, tract in Maroe township, quit claim, $150; L. Andrews et al to Godfrey Lehrman, 40 acres in Union township, $2,950; Holloway McAlhan---y to Dani D. Habegger, 28 acres in Blue Creek township, $2,150. Peterson & Moran as attorneys fc ; the petitioners, will ask the commissioners of Adams county to orderer structed a ditch, said drain to he i benefit to the residents of Linn Groq and that section of Adams county.. The names of the petitioners are i C. Runyun, E. C. Opliger, ffcfm Knepps, Samuel Opliger, A Schlagahauff, John Ramey, John G Adler, John M. Christman. Peter Huffani, ! Charles Tremp, A. Runyun and Serai Beberstine. The proposed drain ttiU be less thajn one-half mile in leneft, > and the petitioners ask that it be re- ! ferred to Surveyor Ernst for investigation and report. Peterson & Moran Saturday sold i the Simon Taylor farm in Wabad r township to Jacob Drake and wife of St Marys township, the consider- > ation being $5,000 for the eighty acres The farm is a good one, and the salt , was entirely satisfactory to everyone i concerned. - o Miss Rose Cline went to Fort Recovery today on a short visit