Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 211, Decatur, Adams County, 4 September 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 15.00 Per month, by mail 25 cente 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 is suposed that the secret service man who has been sent out over the Taft route to make the way safe will indicate every place where the factory hands are idle, so that the president will not have to comnrt the mistake he made down in Ohio during the campaign, when he to’d 5,000 unemployed men how prosperous they were. One of his tasks in the middle west will be to tell the people that Beveridge was wrong in opposing the tariff bill, but he has arranged not to speak in this state. — Columbia City Post Municipal government in Canada, has usually been accounted free from the corruption so rife in the United States. The simpler life of the people, and the greater respect for law, there manifested have produced cleaner administrations and given occasion for fewer scandals. Recent disclosures, however, indicate that human nature is substantially the same on both sides of the St. Lawrence, and that public officials need watching even in Canada. Suspicion having been aroused, 1 the provincial government started an 1 investigation in Montreal a few weeks ago and the results show that that , city can class with New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Chicago and San 1 Francisco, in the corrupt methods of ' . I its municipal officials—South Bend Times. The National Monthly, published by Norman E. Mack, at Buffalo, in speaking of the results of the tariff in eastern cities says: “Suits of clothes heretofore sold at $lO. Now $12.50. Calves’ liver, a few years ago free, now 14 cents a pound. Lard formerly 9 cents, now 15 cents. Pork nearly 100 per cent, increase. Granulated sugar, formerly 4% and 5 ■ i cents a pound, now 5% and 6 cents, '

Increase in the cost of stockings, cotton, woolens. In fact, there has been an increase in practically everything entering into the daily life of the average working man in the city with the exception of newspapers, magazines and street car transportation. The tariff bill just passed by congress insures an increase in the cost of many of the necessities of life and a decrease in none.” To many the story of the suicide of the Frankfort superintendent of schools through lack of confidence in himself may seem strange, but manv others will understand his probable state of mind. Perhaps most suicides are due, at bottom, to this same lack of self-confidence. Many persons of ability and thoughtfulness are often surprised at the success of others, whom they feel to be far less thoroughly equipped than themselves for their tasks. They find as years go by that Jnere blundering assertiveness often succeeds where modesty and overdeliheration fail Extreme dread of error and worry over failure may wreck the best talents. A large ele-i ment in executive ability is the willingness to take risks and the toughness of fiber to stand knocks, both in the metaphorical and the slang senses

SUNDAY EXCURSIONS via the CLOVER LEftf ROUTE “The Lucky Way” To TOLEDO, 0., and MARION, IND. and to many intermediate stations very low fares In effect Sunday June 13. 1909 and continuing EVERY SUNDAY until further notice Get further particulars from the Agent.

of the word. When this quality is united with real insight and nicely poised with genuine deliberation rather than dread, it attains the highest results. But the ordinary affairs of l life frequently call for prompt decision, and there are times when the crudest decision is better than delay, however fine the thought behind the decision. In recent discussion of the court’s delay in this newspaper it was pointed out how litigants often yearn for any decision at all rather than endless delay. Thus it comes to pass often in the rough work of the world that the fool who rushes in where angels fear to tread now- and then succeeds and even performs a good service. And yet diffidence and modesty must always appeal to the heart, and any case in which it leads to self-destruction is full of profound pathos. —Indianapolis News. AS SPECIAL JUDGE Judge D. D, Heller Will Serve During the Month in Steuben Court WILL LEAVE MONDAY Regular Judge is Busy in Ditch Case at Auburn— Absent Several Weeks

Ex-Judge D. D. Heller of this city will go to Angola, Indiana, Monday afternoon, where he will preside over the Steuben circuit court during the September term. Jitdge Emmet A. Bratton, is the regular judge for the circuit comprised of Steuben and DeKalb counties, and at present is engaged in the trial of a big ditch case at Auburn, which from present indications will require several weeks for completion. The September term is due to convene at Angola on Monday, and it consequently became necessary to secure the services of some jurist to serve in the place of Judge Bratton. The latter will open court Monday morning, while Judge Heller is attending the opening session here, when he will arrange his cases so that they will not interfere and will begin his duties at Angola on Tuesday morning. He will probably be there for a month and will hear the entire docket. Judge Heller is an able jurist and will no doubt make a number of friends at the northern county seat. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, superintendent of the construction of the Dan Erwin ditch in Union township, Adams county, Indiana., on Saturday, September 18, 1909, at 10:30 o’clock a. m., at the office of the county surveyor, in the city of Decatur, in said county, receive sealed bids for the construction of said ditch in accordance with reports, plans and specifications therefore, now on file in said cause. Bids will be received and contracts let as follows: Main ditch: From station 0 to 18. and to the lowest and best bidder or bidders. Bidders will be required to file with their bids affidavits as required by law, upon forms furnished by such superintendent and each bid shall be accompanied with a good and sufficient bond in a sum equal to the amount of such bid, conditional for the faithful performance of said contract, and that such bidder will enter into contract If the same be awarded to him, such bond to be approved by said superintendent. The said superintendent reserves the right to reject any and all bids. No bids will be accepted in excess of the estimated cost of such work, or in excess of the benefits found. C. C. ERNST, Daily e d Supt. of Construction. o Choice Suttles Jackson coal, lump or nut or $4.00 per ton; West Va. splint at $3.25 per ton. Other grades at same ratio at Tricker’s yard on Clover Leaf R. R_ Delivering extra. Phones: Yard 534; Res. 311. 199-12 t

SOCIETY COLUMN Miss Rose Smith to Entertain Friends Tomorrow A SURPRISE PARTY Mrs. Harry Moltz Entertained the Ladies’ Mite Society Yesterday The Ladies’ Mite Society of the M. E. church held a very interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. Harry Moltz yesterday afternoon at which time the date of the annual Colonial dinner was fixed for Sept 30th. Complete arrangements for this event will be made at the next meeting and further announcements will then be given. Mrs. Sadie Meyers of Craigville, was given a surprise by her relatives at her home last Sunday. A sumptuous dinner was served at noon and a pleasant time enjoyed until late in the evening. Mrs. Mary Meyers of south of town will give a family reunion of cousins for her son Ed who will go to Ann Arbor in a few weeks to resume his studies in the law school of Michigan university. Mr. and Mrs. I. Imler entertained at the dollar social at their home Thursday. Each member of the church earned a dollar and told her experience. The meeting showed that quite a sum of 'money had been raised and this amount will be applied on the parsonage debt.

Miss Rose Smith will entertain a few friends tomorrow at her home on south Mercer avenue. COURTHOUSENEWS Inventory Filed by Appraisers for the Decatur Furnace Company ASSETS ABOUT $12,000

Two Marriage Licenses — Next Week Will be Busy One at Court House The inventory, and appraisement of the Decatur Furnace company, as made by the appraisers, John S. Bowers and Anson Van Camp, was filed by Attorney Beatty, for Richard D. Myers, receiver, appointed in the case of Isadore Kalver vs. The Decatur Furnace company. The inventory as recapitulated shows the following items: Real estate and buildings...s6,ooo.oo Merchandise, new and man.. 969.28 Machinery, tools and material 2,274.33 Office fixtures 119.75 Cash on hands 20.00 Bills receivable and notes.. 2,523.”. l Total $11,886.67 Besides this there are bad accounts etc., valued at $3,852.45 on which something may be realized, but on which no value could be fixed. Activity will be marked about the court house next week, beginning with Monday, when the September term of court opens as does also the session of the county commissioners. On the next day the county council will convene in a small session, and these events with the regular routine will make the hall of justice a busy place. A marriage license was issued to Chauncey E. Deßolt, aged twenty-two, a farmer and son of David Deßolt, to Miss Stella Tinkham, aged twentytwo. This is the first marriage for each. Another marriage license issued was that of John Hebble, aged twen-ty-one, a laborer of this city, to Stella Niblick, aged sixteen, of Craigville. Sam L. Baumgartner aged 25, a painter from Beme, and Bess Teeter, aged 18, of Wabash township, have been granted a license to marry. ■ „ o — Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Bentiy went to Fort Wayne today. Miss Lulu Simeoke returned to Fort Wayne this afternoon.

Sister Marie Antonina, for the past two years teacher at St. Mary's institute at Quincy, 111., has arrived in the city and is the newly appointed superioress at St. . Mary s Catholic schools. Sister Imeida, of Notre Dame, Ind., will succeed the late Sister Borgia as superioress at Sacred Heart academy—Fort Wayne Jour-nal-Gazette. Mrs. P. B. Thomas and son Brice returned yesterday from a visit at Chicago. Brice has spent a month there and Mrs. Thomas went to the city a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Haubold will arrive this afternoon from Chicago, for a visit with Dr. Thomas and family, Mr. Haubold returning on Monday, while Mrs. Haubold will remain for a visit with relatives and friends. On Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. William H. Knapp of Evanston, 111., will come for a visit with the Thomas family and the next week promises to be' a happy one at that home.

SAY HE HAS A BEE Ex-Governor Durbin Will Be After Something Political DON’T KNOW WHAT His Friends Figure That He Will Be an Important Factor Indianapolis, Sept. 4. —Politicians believe that Winfield T. Durbin, former governor, will be in the field whe-i the time for the campaign rolls around. They do not profess to know just what sort of honors the former governor will seek but they believe just the same that he will be after something in spite of the fact that he gave out an interview in which he said that he merely wanted to be a good citizen. Col. Durbin was interviewed at length and predicted a Republican victory. But when the question of his politcal aspirations was approached he always side stepped. He would not say that he would not be a candidate’ for any of the offices mentioned and these include governor, United States senator, congressman from eighth district and Republican state chairman. It is believed though that the position of state chairman may be eliminated. It is the general understanding among the Republican politicians that Harry S. New will get this job if he will accept It. “When you see a fellow refuse to commit himself on the question of seeking an office you may conclude that he has the bee in his bonnet and I dare say that Col. Durbin will be in it when the time comes. Sometimes a man denies that he will be a candidates yet gets into the race, but when a man refuses to commit himself at least this long before the fight I shall predict that he will be in the contest,’’ says a critical observer. Col. Durbin’s entry into the race either for governor or United States senator would complicate the Republican situation considerably.

A NARROW ESCAPE Edgar N. Bayliss, a merchant of Robinsonville, Del., wrote: “About two years ago I was thin and sick, and coughed all the time and if I did not have consumption, it was near to it. I commenced using Foley’s Honey and Tar, and it stopped my cough, and I am now entirely well, and have gained twenty-eight pounds, all due to the good results from taking Foley's Honey and Tar.” THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. o THE ROAD TO SUCCESS. has many obstructions, but none so desperate as poor health. Success today demands health, but Electric Bitters is the greatest health builder the world has ever known. It compels perfect action of stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, purifies and enriches the blood and tones and Invigorates the whole system. Vigorous body and keen brain follow their use. You can’t afford to slight Electric Bitters if weak,.run-down or sickly. Only 50c. Guaranteed by all druggists. o . PUBLIC SAXE. J. H. Hogg, living one-half mile south of Fiat near Pennville, in Jay county, will give a public sale on Wednesday, September 15, and it is one of the best sales in this part of the country. Seventeen horses, including a biack-grey Percheron staloiln, 86 head of cattle, 80 head of sheep, 60 cords of 16 inch rail wood, 75 cords of dry split wood, 100 cords of newly cut tops, 2 Scotch collie dogs, 28 acres of corn in the field. 67 acres of newly threshed oats straw, all kinds of fanning implements, many of them new and all in good repair. He will also set! 176 acre term, one of the beat in Jay county. J. H. HOGG.

A HOT WATER BATH A Serious Accident to Paul Irland, of Geneva SCHOOLS TO OPEN A Sunday School Picnic— We Believe in Roosevelt Geneva, Indiana, Sept. 4. —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —Paul Irland. the eighteen-months'-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Irland. fell into a boiler or hot water and sustained serious injuries. The accident occurred at five o’clock last evening, Dr. Graham being hastily called and administered relief before the burns nad reached any depth. He was badly burned about the head, face, shoulders, hands and arms, but with it all he is showing his nerve aid getting better. In a few days it is thought he will be relieved from pain, and that recovery will then be rapid. Twenty teams are now working on the east end of the interurban line and the work is being pushed to the limit. The laying of steel will be the next thing on deck, and it will not be a great while before Geneva will sport a real interurban, with the cars running. Every citizen here is anxious for the whistle to blow and the bell to ring. The Geneva public schools will open for the fall term on Monday morning and just now every kid—big and little —is getting ready for the opening. Our schools are among the best in the universe and this year promises even better things. The M. E. Sunday school gave a picnic Wednesday afternoon in the Schafer grove south of town, and the event was one of those pleasant and enjoyable ones you sometimes read about Ice cream cones were served among the refreshments of the afternoon and evening and a picnic supper closed the ceremonies of a delightful event.

Say, we are not afraid to look Theodore Roosevelt square in the face. October 26, 1908, there was born to Mr. and Mrs. Moses Kimball twins; on November 3. 1908, there was born to Mr. and Mrs. Noah Moser twins; December 13, 1908. there was born to Dr. Wright and wife, twins; on August 21, 1909, there was bom to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mason, twins, and August 27, 1909, Clarence Turner and wife reported the birth of a pair of twins. We are a dutiful and hard working people. — . ' o . A NIGHT RIDER'S RAID. The worst night riders are calomel, eroton oil or aloes pills. They raid your bed to rob you of rest. Not so with Dr. King’s New Life Pills. They never distress or inconvenience, but always cleanse the system, curing Colds, Headache, Constipation, Malaria, 25c, at all druggists.

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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 en 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-—ls a comfortable four-room cotage and good cellar, located on the public road near Decatur... .$850.09 787 —Is 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—1 s a good thirty acre tract on the stoned road near market and school. Is largely black land, small biuldings $2,350.00 753—1 s 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 An 80 acres with fair buildings, at An 80 acres near Decatur, no buildings ’ at $8,400.00 An 80 acres near Decatur, good buildlngs ’ at $6,800.00 And several larger tracts at bargain prices. We can offer you a large list of city property. Most of the following list has, but recently, been put upon the market. 783—A four-room cottage on north Third street, long lot, good sewerbrick walka. cistern, etc., . * SBOO.OO comfortable cottage on

If Stoneburner and Big es . hustle for business. ' Who has really the finest _ ever heard in your city? c If Dick Peterson shaved last s M . day and if he went to Hesse Castfe If Bruce Patterson keeps track t his girls with the card index system . How many he really has? If Tucker isn t some musician'* If the male chorus isn't tacklimt some real music' And if they won't shine some » "Drcntheim?” Who went to Tocsin Wednesday evening expecting a banquet? What they really had to eat? If Charlie Voglewede likes hot weinies, and if he got them? If Walter Johnson shouldn't be made to feed the bunch? What the fellows thought of Heini» Thomas’ “White Snag?” Did Heinie beat the express company? Who said anything about a high school fraternity? ■Why Frank Mills is anxious for the school bell to ring? Doesn’t he like being a peanut merchant? What has become of Dutch Wise and his singing four? If you know that this “Uncle Bill* department is free to every one? If you have any jokes on your friends? Any questions to ask? If you’ll send them to him in care of the Democrat each week he will publish them each Saturday.

PERSONS desiring dirt can secure same for hauling it away. Inquire of Mrs. J. T. Archbold, Monroe street. 209-3 t

Ninth street. Good location, near

Adams street. Chicken park, cistern, etc. . % $850.00 721 —A comfortable story and a half residence, on Eleventh street Stable, drove well, plenty of fruit, corner lot $1,30048 780 — A roomy seven-room resident* 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 rater, good sewerage $1,150.00 782 —A good, and well located cottage on Mercer avenue. Electric lights, cistern and city water, stable sewerage, etcsl,7oo.oo 778—A well located and convenient cottage on South Tenth street Nice porch, drove well, maple shade, fruit trees, stable, etc 51,750.00 785— A well located story and a half residence on the traction lin* south Decatur. Stable, city and cistern water, bath, electric lights, etc 52,200.00 786 — Is a new seven-room story and a half residence on North Secon street, cement walks, cistern, ce lar, stable, ate. Sidewalks and a street Improvements made $2,750. . 781— Is a comfortable two-story reS idence on stone foundation, on Ft o ®. stret, elty and cistern water, f® nished bath. Electric lights, fro’ ll and shade trees, stable, etc. 19 brick street, cement sidewalk 9 , improvements made •m Hrpsr fist* for #«!•«• pn>P* rtl *