Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 197, Decatur, Adams County, 19 August 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. E4.LINGHAM Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier $5.0) 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. The fourth generation of Vanderbilts inherited merely the money. They did not come in for much of the brains, power of initiative, aggressiveness and resource that made the old commodore an enormously rich man when the wealthy were few, and which made the head of the second generation, William H., one of the greatest railway magnates and financial forces the country up to the time of his passing had known. With the third generation the stock began to deteriorate and in the fourth we have Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, a young man whose money saves him from many a kicking well deserved. —Fort Wayne Sentinel.

J. Ogden Armour is building a $4,000,000 palace in one of the Chicago suburbs. This man Armour, by investing four million dollars in what is more of a castle than a mansion, is credited with an ambition to become one of the richest men in America. This in itself reveals the trend of bis mind —extreme selfishness. And what great good he could do with these four million dollars if judiciously applied to put struggling humanity on

its feet. Will the truth ever dawn on the minds of persons like J. Ogden Armour? As the head of a remorseless meat trust he and his associates are squeezing out of millions of toilers the hard earnings that pass into the coffers of Greed, Grab & Co. —to gratify vanity’—South Bend Times. We congratulate the depositors in the Tipton bank on their good fortune. They will Uose nothing. Indeed, the bank as a bank will lose nothing, for the stockholders will make good the shortage. But it is

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I WE HAVE | IO RefrgieratorSfi That we will sell at cost. All new ’ Uj and bought at the right price. Schafer Hardware Co.

j impossible to congratulate the American people on a banking system under which it is possible for some one to get away with an amount equal to the entire capital of a bank without any one knowing anything about it One wonders what bank examinations are for if not to detect such misappropriations as the one in this case. It is clear that some measure of reform is necessary. Sooner or later we believe that there will be an insurance of deposits in connection with an examination of the banks made by the banks themselves. Some such plan as this is now in operation in Chicago, and also in California. Under it each bank is a guardian of the others associated with it. Certain tests must be met before a bank can be admitted into the association, and when admitted the bank must observe certain rules, and submit to inspection by examiners appointed by the associated banks. There is thus a corporate and mutual responsibility which does not now exist —Indianapolis News.

F. MILLS IS CHOSEN Decatur Young Man Lands Responsible Position with Grails IS VICE COMMANDER A Bit of Shrewd Politics Was Employed in the Race

After a spirited campaign of several days, the Holy Grail election was held at Winona Lake yesterday and the counting of the votes revealed the fact that Frank Mills of this city was chosen vice commander, the second highest position afforded by the splendid organization. Ralph Curtley of Tipton, is the newly elected knight commander. A secretary and treasurer were also chosen at ths election to serve during the ensuing year. In the election a bit of shrewd politics was displayed on the par* of the candidates. Frank Mills had a number of opponents for the vice commandership, but having the unswerving support of the Decatur delegation and of many of the boys with whom he became acquainted, he landed the position easily. Frank is a brilliant young man and it can be safely predicted that he will discharge the duties characteristic to his new and responsible office in a manner that will reflect credit to himself and the organization. The boys are having a most delightful time at Winona. About one hundred and fifty are there, and the program is being carried out nicely. Rev. Powell is with the youths and he is having a most pleasant time. Installation of officers will occur tomorrow and the' boys will soon depart for their respective homes. — o STOCKHOLDERS MEETING Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of stockholders of the Citizens' Telephone Company of Decatur, Indiana, will be held at the office of the secretary of said company in the city of Decatur, Indiana, on Monday, September 6th, 1909, at seven o'clock p. m., for the election of five directors and for the transaction of such other business as may be properly brought before said meeting. F. M. SCHIRMEYER, 196 to Sept 6 Secretary.

SOCIETY COLUMN Miss Ireta Erwin Entertained in Honor of Out-of-Town Guests A ROCKFORD PARTY Mr. Fred Schur ger Gave a Dance Last Evening The Misses Ireta Erwin, Lulu Atz, and Edith Green entertained at an evening party Wednesday with contests, a company of friends who spent the evening very pleasantly. In the guessing contest Miss Alice Daily won first prize, a pretty dish; Free Frisinger winning the booby. Guests were Messrs. Free /Frisinger, Fred Smith, Don Smith, Glen Tague. Joe Kortenbrer, Alt Gentiss, Dale Moses, Carl Smith, Arthur Holthouse, Fred Rogers, Fred Chronister. Omar Paint, Herbert Bremerkamp, Arthur Closs, Arthur Kleinbenz, Misses Ruth Buhler, Frances Cole, Alice Dailey, Irene Smith, Ruth Gay. Grace Syphers, Lola Belle Erwin. Eva Erwin, Nellie Nichols, Naomi Dugan, Kate Bremerkamp, Eda Butler, Mary Erwin, Gladys McMillen, Margaret Mills, Winnifred Burk, Lulu Atz, Edith Green. The Ladies’ Mite Society of the M. E. church will be entertained by Mrs. Charles Murray tomorrow afternoon at the Murray hotel, and a large attendance is desired. A dance was given at Maple Grove park last evening by Fred Schurger. About thirty couples were present. The dance, as usual, was very pleasant. A large number from north of the city were present.

A number of invitations have been received here for the wedding of Miss Clara Phelps Porter, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Miles Fuller Porter of Fort Wayne, to William Page Yarnelle also of that place. The event will occur on Tuesday evening, September 7th, at six o’clock at the First Presbyterian church of Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. John Nutt of near Rockford, celebrated the latter’s seventieth birthday by giving a big dinner Tuesday noon. The children were present with all their families and the day was passed in a very enjoyable w<y. The family is well known, having quite a large number of friends. Mrs. H. Lee, formerly of this city, is a daughter of Mr. Nutt. o NOTHING DOING COURT HOUSE Officials Are Taking it Easy—A Few Transfers. .This was a slow old day at the court house. In the clerk’s office on the morning rounds there was nothing doing. The same report came from the auditor’s and clerk’s office. At the sheriff's room, that official and ex-County Surveyor L. L. Baumgartner were busy chasing the mice out of the stamp drawers of their desks and we advised them to advertise for a good tom cat. At the recorder’s office Officer H. S. Steele was busy wrapping a picture of a boy, the best looking one in town he said, it being his own, of course, and which he addressed to a cousin living in the Hawaaian Islands. Real estate transfers: Jesse O. Smith et al to Rachel Baker et al, part outlot 72. Decatur, $400; Rachel Baker et al to John H. Springer, part outlot 721 Decatur, S|QO; John N. Springer to J. O. and L. B. Smith, part of outlot 290, Decatur, $1,200.

The Coppock Motor Car Company Desires to make this an earnest appeal to the business men and investors of Decatur, to support z with their subscriptions the company’s bond issue as advertised. The company dislikes to urge support of this issue on any other grounds than the merits of the investment itself. It is a safe assumption that the business men of Decatur fully appreciate the profits to be derived from the sale of merchandise to a hundred or more additional wage earners. It is also a safe assumption that property owners fully realize what a difference in rents and values in property an increase of thirty or forty additional families would make. Believing that each business man and investor in Decatur, knowing the merits of the proposition itself, will reason out all these benefits to himself without further argument on our part, we feel it incumbent to state frankly our position. Our officers and directors as such, have three principle duties to perform—three paramount interests to protect. First—To preserve and protect the investments already made in the business. Second—To protect the interests of the investors in our product already marketed. Third—To protect the interest of Decatur in return for the support already given. In order to protect the interests of Decatur it is necessary to finance the business in Decatur. In asking for $25,000.00 subscriptions from Decatur’s investors, securing $25,000.00 to $50,000.00 elsewhere we are making your burden as light as possible. Failing to secure this support in Decatur, our company is confronted with the remaining duties of protecting the investments and the company’s obligations. To secure this financial support elsewhere carries the obligation of moving the plant with the bonds. You would insist on this provision and other investors reason likewise. We feel that this must be our last appeal to you before seeking these subscriptions. Upon you, equally with ourselves, rests the future of this industry as one of Decatur’s brightest prospects. Are you willing to do your part, as we will do ours, and as your neighbor will do his? Coppock Motor Car Company.

WILL MARRY SOON Wedding of Miss Mina Case to Mr, Franklin Annen Has Been Announced OCCURS SEPT. FIRST At Home of Bride’s Parents in Indianapolis—Will Reside in Chicago Announcement has been made of the approaching marriage of Miss I Mindwell Augusta Case, formerly a popular young society lady of this city and county, to Mr. Franklin David Annen, of Chicago. The happy event will occur on Wednesday, September first, at the home of the' bride’s parents in Indianapolis, and win be a quiet home wedding, at which the Rev. Edgar Jones of Ossian will officiate. The ring ceremony will be used and the only attendant will be the little ring bearer, Miss Ardea Annen, a niece of the groom from Washington, Indiana. After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Annen will enjoy an extended trip, and will be at home in Chicago about October first. The parties to this affair are both well known here. The bride is a graduate of the Decatur high schools and is a lady of many charms and accomplishments. The groom, Mr. Annen, was formerly a resident of Magley, but for some time has served as a railway mail clerk and now lives in Chicago. Their host of friends in this locality join us in advancing best wishes for them. — o TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN On and after this date no person will be allowed to use water from the fire hydrants for any purpose without first securing written permission. This has been the custom here recently, but It is a violation of the state statutes and by order of the council I will be compelled to file affidavits against all parties who persist in doing so. Please bear this warning in mind as the order will be strictly enforced. 196-6 t M. J. MYLOTT, Supt RmSKTONEYPniS Bacoachc KioamaHeSuiem

FOR RENT—A seven roomed house on Adams street, just off Second street. It has a bath and all modern improvements. For particulars see this office.

Crystal Theatre The .Newest Shows, The Best Films, Courteous Treatment. TONIGHT Entire Change of Program Each Evening Orchestra every Night IT'S 5 CENTS W. P. Biggs, Prop.

We Received Our Fall shipment of Mens Fancy Hose this morning from Tiord and Taylor New York makers of the famous. Onyx Brand and we’re so pleased with them we thought we’d let you know about them. They’re beauties every pair of them, and for style finish and wearing Qualities they can’t be beat. Prices 25, 35 and 50cts. We’d be glad to show you Holthouse, Schulte & Co. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys.

ONCE UPON A TIME Cholera got into a flock of chickens, and there was not enough left to sp; ak of. Be wise and get a package of the Rapid Cholera Kemeuy and Egg Producer now. Smith & Yager,

The New Talcum Powder-Best Ever The Ladies are “Crazy” about it The Babys Cry For It. Everything now is BY-LO. MAKE US PROVE IT HOLTHOUSE DRUG Co.

CRAB APPLES FOR SALE-lac per peck. Jean Lutz, phone 58. 196-3 t FOUND —A stray hog. Came to my farm Thursday, August 12. Owner can have same by describing and paying expenses. G. W. Cramer. 196-3 T