Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 206, Decatur, Adams County, 30 August 1909 — Page 2

Thepaily Democrat Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. EJ.LINGHAM 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 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 all depends on something, but on what —the whim of the court? Mr. Noah Marker, who is charged with a defalcation of something like is at large on a bond of $5,000. Mr. Shirk, who is said to be responsible for an irregular transaction involving less than $25,000, is required to give a $20,000 bond, while Mr. William Marker, accused of a false entry in relation to this same transaction puts up but SIO,OOO. Perhaps it is not well for the mere layman to get too curious about such things. They may make him dizzy.— Muncie Star. That the sharpers of Wall street are at their same old tricks for fobbing the public is forcibly and lucidly set forth in an article quoted in this issue from the Richmond News-Lead-er. If any of the readers of The Times lose money by investing in stocks or bonds of which they know nothing except the exchange reports, they canns>t complain that they were not warned. Whether the “bulls” toss up prices or the “bears” pull them down, it is the “lambs ’ that are shorn, and the operators get the fleece. The safe way is to keep out of the market, or invest under the advice of a known banker. The best way is to invest in rural real , estate that may at least furnish a i pleapant home. —South Bend Times. . '< 1 A GREAT HORSE SHOW The horse show at the great Fort ’ Wayne fair, September 14-18, will be , the most extensive and the finest in < the history of the fair. Among the i exhibits will be the magnificent one of J. Crouch & Sons, of Lafayette, ' Ind., who will have their string of imported Percherons and English ] Shires, which are the finest in the i world. G. W. Souers & Son of Huntington, Ind., will have a superb string of Belgians and Percherons. The former will include a team of t four draft mares, each weighing over i a ton, all matched dapple grays, and ’ the champion Belgian mare of Bel- : gium. ~.. *

Harvest Time is Here Again! Soon you will be ready to buy that farm or city property. Carefully read this list, which gives some of the best locations on the market. Small or large tracts, medium and modern city properties are now offered for sale by the THE SNOW AGENCY- Decatur, Ind. 'Phone 230.

777 —Is a comfortable four-room cotage and good cellar, located on the public road near Decatur... .$850.00 787—1 s a five acre tract, with fruit trees, greenhouse, drove well and good five-room residence, recently remodeled $1,250.00 7 .43 —1 s a desirable fifteen acre tract on the traction line near Decatur. Has good buildings, house is on a nice elevation $2,500.00 771 —Is a good thirty acre tract on the stoned road near market and school. Is largely black land, small biuldings $2,350.00 753 —Is a well improved forty acre tract on a good pike road near Decatur. Is well fenced and near school, and market $3,300.00

OTHER TRACTS. We have a number of good eighty acre tracts well located at SIOO.OO an acre. Also, An 80 acres, no buildings, at $4,000.00 Ar, 80 acres with fair buildings, at

An 80 acres near Decatur, no buildings, at $6,400.00 An 80 acres near Decatur, good buildings, at $6,800.00 And several larger tracts at bargain prices. We, can offer yop a large list of city property. Most of the following list has, but recently, been put upon the i market. 783 —A four-room cottage on north Third street, long lot, good sewerage, brick walks, cistern, etc., 775 —A comfortable cottage on South

ARE HOME FROM ROME CITY : Decatur Delegation Arrives —Others Will Come Within Week or So. The Decatur delegation to Rome City are thinning with each day. Mrs. ’ C. V. Connell and children, Mr. and . Mrs. Charles Meibers and children, ) Mrs. L. G. Ellingham, Sheriff Meyer > and family and J. W. Tyndall and ! family have returned home. The children of D. M. Hensley will arrive some time this week, while Mr. and Mrs. • Hensley will remain over next Monday to witness the Labor Day celes bration, always a big affair at Sylvan, t where the cottagers association are in , charge and give a program including launch races, swimming and boating contests and many other events whicn s furnish amusement. -j, — o DIED YESTERDAY I Mrs. John Zehr is Dead from Long Siege of * Dropsy FUNERAL SERVICES Will Be Held from the Mission Church Tomorrow Afternoon Several months illness from a siege of dropsy has culminated in the death of Mrs. John Zehr of near Geneva, which occurred yesterday. The decedent resided with her husband three and one-half miles northeast of Geneva. Mrs. Zehr was taken ill some time ago from dropsy and although every effort was made to prolong her life, the seriousness could not be relieved by medical aid and she passed peacefully into eternity. The funeral services will be held from the Mission church west of Monroe tomorrow afternoon. Rev. A. M. Clouser officiating. The deceased was widely beloved. She has been an active worker in the Mission church for many years and has liberally contributed her energies to the cause of right during her lifetime. Her death has not only caused sorrow among the family members, but to the community as well. Mr. Zehr is a prominent Wabash township farmer. He is joined by a large following of friends in nfourning the great loss sustained by the death of his estimable companion. — o NOTICE The Decatur Packing Co. will pay the following prices on the articles mentioned below: Veal calves 6%c Hogs weighing over 200 lbs $7.65 Mon and Tues

Ninth street. Good location, near Adams street Chicken park, cistern, etcsßso.oo 721 —A comfortable story and a half residence, on Eleventh street Stable, drove well, plenty of fruit, corner lot $1,300.02 780 — A roomy seven-rodm residence property, with cellar, stable, etc., on north Third street. Good sewerage $1,700.00 745 —A nearly new five-room cottage on South Front street. Cement walks, city and cistern water, good sewerage $1,150.00 ! 782 —A good, and well located cottage on Mercer avenue. Electric lights, cistern and city water, stable sewerI age, etcsl,7oo.oo 778 —A well located and convenient r cottage on South Tenth street Nice i porch, drove well, maple shade, fruit trees, stable, etc 51,750.00 ) 785— A. well located story and a half : residence on the traction line in ) south Decatur. Stable, city and cistem water, bath, electric lights, etc,.52,200.00 786 —Is a new seven-room story and a half residence on North Second street, cement walks, cistern, cellar, stable, etc. Sidewalks and al) street improvements made $2,750.00 781 — Is a comfortable two-story residence on stone foundation, on Front stret, city and cistern water, furnished bath. Electric lights, fruit, and shade trees, stable, etc. Is on a brick street, cement sidewalks, ail improvements made $3,800.00 See larger lists for other properties.

SOCIETY COLUMN Miss Celia Mayer Will Entertain for Friends this Evening A CHICKE N DINNER Given by Mark Jahn and Family Yesterday The Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church .will be heid at the home of Mrs. Frank Gast on Mercer avenue Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 31, at two o’clock. A good attendance is desired. Mr. Gast and family leave us to make a home in the far west, and we wish to give them farewell and Godspeed to their new home. The St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dick Christen, and all the members are earnestly requested to be present. Mrs. Irvin Acker and Misses Minta and Eva Acker entertained at a dinner party today, Mr. and Mrs. Judson Teeple and son Ray, and Miss Edna Zeigler of Redkey. Misses Susie and Celia Mayer will entertain a company of friends this evening in honor of the Misses Dora Atz of Kendallville and Edna Zeigler of Redkey. The Aid Society of the Christian church will meet with Mrs. French Quinn Friday afternoon. The Missionary Society of the Chrfstian church will hold its monthly meeting with Mrs. Jacob Eady on south Tenth street Thursday afternoon. A good program will be given. 1

The Werder sisters entertained at dinner Sunday for Miss Lizzie Huber of New Washington. Ohio, and the affair proved most ’enjoyable. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. A. I Wetter, Miss Letta Wetter and W. H. Stults and family. Mrs. Mary Wemhoff was hostess at a six o’clock dinner party given last evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Will Mcßennett, of New Bern, N. C,' who are visiting with the former’s parents at Fort Wayne, Ind. The out- 1 of-town guests included: Mr. and Mrs. Will Mcßennette of New Bern, N. C, and Miss Mayme and Mr. James McBennett, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Mrs. A. H. Sellemeyer and daughter entertained at dinner last evening Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Sellemeyer and daughter Martha. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jahn and family entertained at a chicken dinner yesterday. With several automobile trips during the afternoon, croquet i and music the day passed pleasantly. I The musical program was exception- | ally good. Those who composed the , company were Dr. and Mrs. D. D. Clark and children, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Niblick and children, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Yager of Kirkland township, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Reppert, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Benz of Berne. Messrs. John Lind, who is a talented pianist,#of Cincinnati, George Yager, Charles Kraft, Clark Jahn, Ralph Jahn, Roy Jahn. L_o Rev. W. E. McCarty has resigned as superintendent of the Fredericksburg Mission in Oklahoma, and will , devote his time to evangelistic work. He has been invited to go to Wilkins-; burg. Pa., to assist Rev. W. A. Hill of that city in a series of meetings and he will probably accept.—Portland Sun.

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THEY TOOK FARM (Continued from page 1.1 claiming that Studabaker has no right and never has had any right to the farm. Possession is always quoted as nine points in law, and by the action of Stout and Faylor yesterday the advantage of possession, so long enjoyed by Studabaker, is taken from him. At three o’clock this afternoon no action had been started. Mr. Studabaker said that he had ordered Stout and Faylor off the place, the matter had been put up to the latter’s attorneys and he was waiting to see what they intended to do. Since the other attorneys advised taking possession it is not likely they will do anything further until Studabaker starts something.—Bluffton News.

COURTHOUSE NEWS Affidavit Against Mr. Knavel Will Not Be Filed Until Court Convenes ON NEXT MONDAY I Real Estate Transfers— Eighty Acres of Land Sells for Sum of SIO,OOO The affidavit against Al Knavel, for assault on Bob Peterson, as charged in a ’ormer one filed before Mayor I France, and later dismissed, will not be filed in circuit court until next Monday. Prosecutor Heller said that [as nothing could be done toward a trial for several weeks, he would not file the case until court convenes. The suit follows the trouble at the fair grounds last Friday, when Knavel . who was a special ploice officer or- , dered Peterson back off the track and when the latter persisted in crossing the officer struck him with his club, inflicting a wound on the scalp. Real estate transfers; Jeremiah Luginbill to Amos Elleberger, 80 acres in Monroe township, SIO,OOO. Christian C. Sprunger to Jesse Rupp, pt. lot 429 Berne, $250. C. C. Sprunger to David C. Welty pt lot 429 Berne $250. C. C. Sprunger to trustees of First Mennonite church lots 483, 484, 485 and 486, Berne, sl. Jos. M. Peel to Menno Schindler, 40 acres Jefferson tp„ $4,000.

A NEW LOCATION Mission Workers Establish Headquarters in Moser Building HELD A MEETING In It Last Saturday Night— Protracted Meetings Will Begin The Mission band have sought another location for their meetings, and they are now located in the Moser building, on south Second street. It will be remembered that for several months they held forth in the Bremerkamp building on Madison street. The proprietor proceeded to collect ; the rent due and ordered the building ■ vacated. Even the church organ was levied upon to satisfy the indebtedness. The mission workers quietly removed their furniture and stored it for a short time. A%ew days ago they rented the Moser building and opened services therein last Saturday night, a goodly audience being present for the initial session. How they will get along without an organ is not known, but it is thought that music will be plentiful ere the meetings progress very long. Teamsters today placed all the necessary paraphernalia in the new room for protracted meetings which will, it is said, begin in the near future. o Dallas Butler returned from Albion where he was looking after business. Miss Mayme Terveer returned from Toledo, where she spent Sunday with friends. If you do not receive your Democrat every evening, notify the office and we will investigate the matter. One week from today the St. Jos- ' eph's schools will resume another year’s work of school after two months vacation.

SUFFERED STROKE I Harlow Mann Lies Critically Il from Paralytic Stroke IS WELL KNOWN And a Highly Respected Resident of Monroe Township Harlow Mann, an aged and highly respected resident of Monroe township, was the victim or a severe stroke of paralysis late last Friday night and since then he nas hovered between life and death, with but very slight chances for recovery. Mr. Mann had attended the Great Northern fair on the previous day, and was as well as usual after returning home. The paralytic stroke crept stealthily upon him, however, and his condition became so serious that his sons-in-law, Frank Giipen and Charles Lammerman, who were in Decatur at the time, were sent for, It being feared that life would become extinct within a very few’ hours. He, however, seemed to rally somewhat, but not to a sufficient degree to give out much hope to the anguished family. The ripe old age of the afflicted man renders his chances of recovery slight, although hopes have not been abandoned. Mt. Mann has innumerable friends who will receive with regret the sad tidings of his affliction.

SEEING THE SIGHTS • (Continued from page 1.) at Golden Gate park, which by the way is ten miles long. Also spent one morning out at the Cliff House and sat quite a while on the veranda in those large shelllike basket chairs, with large marine glasses watching the seals on Seal Rock. Also took a stroll over the beach here and saw a dead seal, which had washed ashore. Killed no doubt by some of its mates. We visited the city hall ruins which cost six millions to build. It is the worst wreck I ever saw. We crawled under some of the girders, that is my son Clifford and I, and secured spme relics. They have been working at the ruins for three years to clear the ruins and you cannot see that they have made any headway. Now in regards to the fire here, they do not speak of it as the earthquake, always the fire and the business people you meet try to belittle it, but we know better, as we have talked with hundreds of eye witnesses and the outside world never knew the real horror of it. They are finding bodies every day in the ruins but it is ‘a fine to have it mentioned in the papers; also as to the shocks which happen every day or two. We could write a very interesting book from what we have heard from actual sufferers. The people are uneasy all the time, expecting another hard shock at any time. Wherever there are large ruins they are surrounded by high bill boards, so that strangers cannot see the deadly destruction that tocx place. Last week when we was playing the Star theater in San Francisco, we lived out in the Mission district, corner of Mission and 24th street. We saw the ruins of the old Spanish Dolores Mission. This part of the city was not' damaged by fire, but every brick and stone structure crumbled to pieces. From our windows at the hotel we could see the spire of Emanuel Baptist church, where Theodore Durant killed those two girls. Williams and Lamont, whose nude bodies were found one in the belfry and the other in the studio. We visited this church one morning and saw where one of the bodies was found. We are now playiAg this week in Stockton, only 90 miles from Frisco and the weather here is terribly hot during the day. Here in Stockton is the iarge state insane asylum and we are going all through It tomorrow morning. In this asylum are hundreds of patients who went Insane at Frisco during the earthquake. In San Francisco I met old friends and some that I looked for lost their lives in the qußke, and some also have never been seen alive since. We go to San Francisco again next week for two more weeks engagement. We Av’.lL play on way back to Chicago byway of Reno, Nevada, Salt Lake City, Denver, Pueblo, St. Joe, Mp., Kansas City, etc.. We are all well and enjoying a splendid trip. Am making arrangements to make the same trip again next year. Notwithstanding all our pleasures we will be glad to get back to Decatur again and visit the places of interest such as the Burt House ruins and Curley’s restaurant. With best regards to all of our

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The Orpheum Stock Co. stated they 1 would be back in Decatur for our next fair. If they keep their word Decatur will no doubt do the rest. —- ■ —o — — LOST—A purse containing fifteen dollars in silver money was lost Saturday night. The finder will be liberally rewarded by returning same to this office. 20€-2t