Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 213, Decatur, Adams County, 7 September 1909 — Page 2

n ne Daily Democrat Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. EL L I N G H A M Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier $5.03 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. Some strange things are happening during these days of “prosperity" and new high “protective'’ tariff laws. In a clash the other day between striking employes of a Pittsburg steel company and state troops and deputy sheriffs six men were killed outright, a dozen fatally wounded and scores ot others seriously hurt. In describing the occurrence a dispatch said: “The conflict between the strikers is the worst in Allegheny county since the bloody Homestead riots, in which more than forty were killed, and is one of the bloodiest in the historv of the state. The battle tonight was the climax of a series of more or less serious engagements that have been occurring almost daily between the strikers since the inauguration of the strike over five weeks ago.” Why should these strikes be if the employes in the “protected" steel mills get their share of the “protection?” The trouble is, they don't get it There is free trade in labor and the steel mills furnish evidence of the fact all the time. Not only is this so, but under the high tariff the cost of living mounts higher all the time. Between the two, the employes are ground. A MAGAZINE OFFER. The Pacific Monthly of Portland, Oregon, is a beautifully Illustrated mommy magazine. If you are interested in dairying, fruit raising, poultry raising, or want to know about irrigated lands, timber lands, or free government land open to homestead entry, The Pacific Monthly will give you full information. The price is $1.50 \ a year. If you will send twenty-five cents in stamps, three late issues will be sent you so that you may become . acquainted with it. Read the following splendid offers: Offer No. I—McClure's Magazine, Woman's Home Companion and The Pacific Monthly, costing $4.50, will be I sent at a special rate of SI.OO. Offer No. 2—McClure's Magazine, Review of Reviews and The Pacific Monthly, costing $6.00, will be sent for $3.60.

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H. R. MOLTZ IS VERY SICK Suffering from Acute Inflammation of Kidneys—Better this Afternoon. Harry R. Moltz, the well known merchant, has been very ill for a few days from acute inflammation of the kidneys or kidney colic. The ailment is one of the most painful ones known to the human race and Harry is no doubt willing to swear to this statement. He became ill Sunday morning just as he was leaving the house on his way to take a train for Toledo, and since then has been seriously sick. He was very bad last night, but is much better today, and immediate danger is believed to be passed, unless another attack should follow.

HE HAS SMALL POX Martin Kiefer Living North of Preble, is Quite Sick THE OTHER SICK Mrs. William Schamerloh is Rapidly Improving Fort Wayne has been harboring several cases of smallpox for some little time, and it found its way to the home oL Martin Kiefer, living four miles northwest of Preble. Mr. Kiefer has it in a severe form and at present time is a very sick man, although he is in no way dangerous. The health officers are making an effort to wipe it out before an opportunity is given for the disease to spread, and it is not thought that there will be any more cases. Mrs. William Schamerloh, who has been sick for some time, and who recently submitted to an operation, is rapidly recovering, and is now able to be up and around the house. It is now thought that she will recover and regain her usual health. Deitrich Scheiman of Preble township, is reported today as being about the same as on yesterday. His condition is serious and it is uncertain as to what the outcome will be. o Charles Heckman has gone to Fort Wayne to attend to business. Miss Ada Talbot of Huntington. is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. Keller. C. E. Keller and son Edward have gone to Fort Wayne to visit friends. Miss Iva and Alice Steele of Craigville, were shopping in the city today. Miss Lucy Walters, of Big Rapids, Mich., is visiting friends in the city. C. A. Dugan went to Winchester today and is attending to important business. o DANGER

Os Cholera is still threatening your poultry- The Rapid Cholera Remedy and Egg Producer will save you trouble and worry. Smith and Yager. —o A NIGHT RIDER'S RAID. The worst night riders are calomel, croton 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.

SOCIETY COLUMN Miss Pansy Bell Gave Afternoon Party Today SHOWER FOR BRIDE Christian Endeavor Held Its Meeting Last Evening Mrs. Anna Yahne will entertain the ladies of the Aid Society and the Helping Hand Society of the German Reformed church at Maple Grove park tomorrow afternoon. The ladies will leave the interurban station on the 2:30 car and of course a good time is in store for all who go. All members of either society are requested to be at the station at the hour mentioned without further invitation and it is hoped that all will go. The U. S. girls met yesterday afternoon and knotted comforts for the Evangelical Aid Society. Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Garard and Mrs. Engle were present and assisted. The girls who compose this industrious club and who were as busy as they could be yesterday, are the Misses Edwina Van Camp. Zelda Snitz, Frances Ward, Ethel Fuhrman, Gladys Kern, Crystal Kern, Ida Fuhrman. The ,W R. C. Social Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Jake Railing on Line street Thursday evening at seven o’clock. All are invited to attend.

Miss Bertha Miller was the guest of honor at a party given last evening by Mrs. C. J. Voglewede at her home on Monroe street. Progressive euchre was the feature of the evening in which Mrs. Thomas Haefling and Miss Mayme Terveer proved to be best players and captured the first and second prizes, while the guest prize went to Miss Miller. A very neat and dainty luncheon was served during the course of the evening which was appreciated very much. Those invited were Mrs. James Haefling, Mrs. Thos. Haefling. Miss Mayme Terveer, Mrs. R. J. Holthouse, Bert, Kint and Agnes Voglewede, Anna Terveer, Anna Amspaugh, Mrs. Clem Voglewede, Miss Lulu Schaub, May Berling, Elizabeth Voglewede and Miss Lillian Horn of Union City.

Last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scherry on Sixth street the Helping Hand Society of the Reformed church gave a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Lucy Krutzman. who is to be united in marriage tomorrow to Mr. Ben Elzye. The evening was spent in several ways and it was a very pleasant event. Miss Krutzman was the recipient of many and beautiful presents and which she thanked the givers most generously. A luncheon was served during the evening which was very appetizing and enjoyed by aIL Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Rev. Hessert, Mrs. Fred Reppert, Mrs. John Spuller, Mrs. Fredric Heuer, Miss Anna Yaney. Margaret Weiler, Mrs. Martin Jaberg. Mrs. Otto Reppert, Mrs. Henry Schlickman and daughter Emma, Matilda Sellemeyer, Della Sellemeyer. Bertha Knoppe, Elizabeth Knoppe. Cecilia Mayer, Lucy Fruichte, Anna and Ella Mutchler and Letta Wetter. After enjoying themselves until a late hour the guests departed for their homes wishing Miss Krutzman all the success possible. Miss Esther Sellemeyer entertained the Christian Endeavor Society of the German Reformed church last evening in a delightful way. Both the pore a and the lawn were decorated with Japanese lanterns and to add to the attractiveness there were chairs and rugs on the porch, and it looked quite

inviting. Shortly after eight o'clock Rev. Hessert. opening tne program, led the devotional services. A short business session followed. The hostess then entertained her company at contest, the first being a peanut search. During the length of time given over to this contest both the outside guests and the members of the society greatly enjoyed themselves, and they mixed thoroughly trying to be the most successful. Peanuts were hid in the yard, under the swing, under the steps and every place possible to hide them. In this search Msss Della Sellemeyer was awarded the prize, a sack of peanuts, having found the most. After this contest luncheon was served in the house to about sixty. A short program was given the next hour. Miss Lucy Krutzman gave a reading and Miss Hulda Mutchler. two piano solos. Another contest was novel and very amusing. Each person present, blind - • folded, drew a picture of a goose.

' Fritz Ashbaucher securing first prize 'in this contesL A short social hour spent in conversation closed the meeting. From now on meetings will be held every week until next summer. Outside gueets of last evening were Mr. Stuckey of Berne, Misses Fannie Hammel, Effie Patton and Agnes Coffee.

Miss Pansy Bell gave a pleasant afternon party today in honor of Misses Ethel Butcher and Ruth Hu’l of Connersville, classmates of the hostess at DePauw university. Decorations in parlor, living room and library consisted of numerous Tri Delt banners of the frat colors blue, gold and silver, the guests of honor being members of that soroiety. Several novel contests proved interesting, followed by a social period. Luncheon was served in several courses in the dining room. Miss Butcher and Miss Hull will spend the remainder of the week in the city. GENEVA ”SCHOOLS The Enrollment on the Opening Day Was 249, Which is an Increase A LECTURE COURSE Geneva Will Enjoy a Lecture Course this Coming Winter Geneva, Ind., Sept. 7.—(Special to the Daily Democrat)—The Geneva public schools opened yesterday morning with an enrollment of 249. an increase in the enrollment and with good order and the prospects of one of the best years in the history of the Geneva public schools. Some new faces are in the list of instructors, but they all bear the best recommendations and will without doubt fill their places with credit to themselves and satisfaction to the patrons of the schools. The names of those in charge are Geo. Horton, superintendent: Miss Helen Ryors principal; Ora Ault eighth grade, Grace Burk sixth and seventh grades, Inez Bradford fourth and fifth grades. Luella Reichelderfer second and third grades, and Virginia Buckmaster first grade. The Geneva entertainment course will begin this year on Tuesday, October 26th. the opening number being the Fisher Thipp Concert company of Chicago. The entire course is under the auspices of the Mutual Lyceum Bureau of Chicago. The second number is the Elijah Brown, who will lecture on the subject of “Watching the World Go Around." The third is Madison Swadener the humorous lecturer, whose subject is “Fun and Philosophy” on Tuesday, December 14th. On Wednesday, January 12th. Ash Davis the crayon cartoonist, and the last one is billed for February Bth and is Joshua Stansfield on "The Hero of Babylon." The season tickets are one dollar and includes a reserve seat, and they will be held alternately at the Methodist and United Brethren churches.

Twenty-three tickets were sold at this place for Petoskey today this being the annual five dollar excursion to that place. The Geneva excursionists went in the second section of twelve coaches. Marshal Atkinson and wife are off for the northern lakes, where they will spend the next thirty days in teasing the finny tribe, and otherwise enjoying a vacation. The iittle folks and the older ones as well, are glad that the time of year is at hand and that the town officials have issued a decree that all muzzles may be canned by the Geneva canines. During the muzzle period but one dog was put out of commission because he did not wear the emblem. Miss Beulah Hartman of Cleveland, is hi.re visiting her uncle. George Hartman, the venerable dry goods merchant of this town. Mr. Hartman has not been well for some time. Rev. C. J. Graves conducted the funeral services for the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Derrickson, who died Sunday evening, mention having previously been made. The funeral occurred at ten o’clock. o .— — ... . JUNK SHOP WILL BE CLOSED The Kalver junk shop will be closed on Thursday, September 16th, on account of religious holiday. 213-St—w

BIDS WERE OPENED Supplies to be Furnished the County Infirmary GETTING ALONG Business of the Session is Making Progress In the Fred Scheeler drain time was extended for the filing of the , (ewers’ reports from September 6 to October 4. Bids were opened for furnishing supplies to the county infirmary. Those whose bids were accepted are Smith & Yager drugs, J. D. Hale meal and salt, Frank McConnell tobacco, True & Runyon dry goods, Niblick & Co., groceries, Schafer Hardware Co., hardware, T. R. Moore oil and gas, Winnes Shoe Store shoes. The petition for the J. A. Hendricks road was continued. The petition for drain filed by Samuel Teeter et al, was ordered docketed and is now a cause pending in the commissioners’ court. J. N. Fristoe, petition to be appointed tax collector, was continued. Upon petition in writing C. A. Neuenschwander was refunded the sum of $11.56 in taxes. Commissioner Mfller , entertained the other members of the board, Martain Yaugblin and Henry Zwick at his home last night A pleasant evening was spent in which the affairs of their office were discussed.

The board goes to Bluffton tomorrow morning, where they will Join the Wells county board on macadam road business, which affects both counties.

The session of the council this afternoon developed into a rather interesting meeting and was attended by many spectators and others who had a few things they wanted the county to consider. Perhaps the most noteworthy was the appearance of four members of the county board of children’s guardians who presented a petition for an appropriation for enough county funds to erect an orphans' home for the county, suggesting that the old fair grounds would be a good location. Mesdames D. D. Heller and C. S. Niblick and Simeon Fordyce and Henry Lankenau represented the guardian board and presented their case in a meritorious way. Whether they get the building or not, they have started an agitation that will some day bear fruit Peterson & Moran represented a

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number of petitioners in the southern part of the county who wanted a bridge built across the Wabash river. They also brought the fact that Adams county owed $187.50 as an assessment in the Elm street sewer, and they wanted an appropriation for the money. o Eugene Runyon is taking a day's vacation from his store and is spending the day with friends. Mrs. Wiliam P. Hendricks returned from Colorado Springs, Colorado, arriving at Winchester a week ago yesterday, where she visited her mother and brother B. P. Harris, and coming to Berne Saturday euening. She in tends to remain here a few weeks if her health will permit it.—Berne Witness. TWO SMOOTH ONES

i Worked this Territory Last Saturday and Sunday —Were Strangers ; GOT FREE LIVERY Used a Rig for Two Days and Left it at Barn in Celina, Ohio L. A. Holthouse, the liveryman, is out about fifteen dollars in expenses and the use of a two horse rig for two or three days. The loss is the result of a smooth game played by two professional crooks. They went to the Fashion stables Saturday morning, and rented a rig, saying they wished to drive over near Willshire to secure some oil leases. They drove from here to Chattanooga.where they tried a game at the general store. One of the men went in and asked for two cigars, which were given them and the man laid down a twenty dollar bill. The proprietor started to get the change and had laid part of the money down when the stranger discovered that he had a dime, which he gave to the storekeeper and then picked up his twenty and also a five dollar bill which had been laid down by the merchant The latter discovered the game and made them dig up the fiver. The men went from there to Celina and wrote to Mr. Holthouse on Sunday evening that he would find his rig in a certain livery barn in Celina, near the court house. Lew went to the Ohio town yesterday and secured his rig. having to pay the expenses of the rig and his trip and loses the rent. 0 - — . A HURRY UP CALL Quick! Dr. Drugist—Quick!—a box of Bucklen s Arnica Salve —Here's a quarter—For the love of Moses, hurry! Baby's burned himself, terribly—Johnnie cut his foot with the ave —Mamie’s scalded —Pa can’t walk from piles— Billie has boils —and my corns ache. She got it and soon cured all the family. It’s the greatest healer on earth. Sold by all druggists.

CHILDREN’S BOARD Mrs. D. D. Heller, Mrs. Henry Krick and Mr. Lankenau are Named FOR THREE YEARS Judge Named Them this Morning—Will Meet to Organize in Few Days — - '—« Judge Merryman this morning announced the appointment of Mrs p D. Heller, Henry Lankenau and Mrs Henry Krick as members of the Adams county Board of Children; Guardians, to serve during the ensuing three years. Mfs. Heller i» the president of the board and she and Mr. Lankenau have served during the three years past and since the organization of the board. m-s Krick is a new member and succeeds Mrs. William Beachler, who was forced to resign when they recently moved to Union City to make their home. The board has been in existence for three years and have done much good, looking after the children who need care, finding homes for them and seeing that they are well provided with food and clothing are educated and given the proper care. At present they have in their charge thirty children, all of whom they look after faithfully and do ail that can be done to make of then men and women They will make a complete report to the county counj.l now in annual session and among other things will ask the council to consider a county home for the orphans and for the children that need such care. This would greatly aid the good work these people are engaged in, and would be a wonderful help to the poor and uncared for bovj and girls of this locality. HE iS A BUSY INDIAN Dr. W. F. Myers is Secretary of the Fort Wayne Fair. Dr. Wm. F. Myers, secretary of the great Fort Wayne fair, is the busiest man in northern Indiana just now, preparing for the fair which will be held September 14-18. He divides his time between attending nearby fairs to cop off the best exhibits for his own show and then returning to look after his staff of office assistants and to look after affairs on the ground. ‘We will have the greatest fair we have ever had.” said Dr. Myers, “u.-tS this is considering the matter from every standpoint. Our races and exhibits will surpass anything ever seen here and our fair will be the equal of say state fair. o Mr. and Mrs. August Braun, of Willshire, changed cars here today on their way to Geneva, where they will make a visit with relatives.