Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 217, Decatur, Adams County, 11 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 $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, J 1 Indiana, as second-class mail matter. |< J. H. HELLER, Manager. !’ If the present business administra- < tion of the affairs of the city are con- c tinned during the next year, a twenty i to thirty cent reduction can be m?de in tfce tax rate for 1911 over the rate j

as just made for 1910. Shout the good news along. Adams county made a substantial reduction in the county tax levy for the coming year, as did also the city of Decatur. Democratic officers are in control in both the city and county governments. Reductions seem

to be the style this year all around us.—Columbia City Post. A Chicago bank has put out a statement in which it is said that “the responsibility for the panic of 1907 lies : at the door of our currency system." : Now, isn't this strange? In 1896, thir- : teen years ago, the Republican party ] told the country that it was the only i party that knew how to fix up money i matters. It was put in charge and ' eleven years later we had the worst I panic in our hsitory. which was due, 1 according to the Chicago bank, to our 1 currency system. —Rochester Sentinel. ] — i A dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquir- ' er says: i “Senator Beveridge will retun to Indianapolis about Sept. 10 to remain until congress convenes.’’ As congress convenes the first Monday in December, Mr. Beveridge, if he carries out his plan, will be in the 1 state about two and one-half months. 1 That will be something extraordinary 1 for him. Except at such times as he ( is seeking re-election, Mr. Beverdige . is practically a non-resident of Indi- i ana. 1

Adams county is evidently in a class all by itself, and enjoys the distinction of furnishing the lowest tax levy

ff “UNCLE BILL” O ■ Wants to Know >

The “Uncle Bill'’ Department i is open to every one. The only restriction upon “Uncle Bill’’ contributors is that the following rules be observed: No. scandal. No names of ladies. Nothing to hurt the feelings of any one. Names carefully written and and properly spelled. Nothing about another that would give offense if it were about you. This department is to promote harmless and good natured fun among those who know *how to give and take a joke. If any contributions are not printed it is because they fail to enter into the proper spirit of this department. Send or mail all queries to “Uncle Bill” care Democrat', before Friday noon to insure publication. If you told any one that “Uncle Bill” is in town. Why those few days of cool weather made Conter frown. If the coal man isn’t sprucing up some and how the pocketbook looks.

If our schools are not starting oft mighty fine this year. If high school isn’t a hummer. If there are any chances for a foot- i ball game here on Thanksgiving. What kind of a team the high school boys will have. If Mylott put the lights out Sunday night on purpose. If several loving souls weren’t glad. 1 Was M. L. afraid to go home in the dark? <

of any county around here. The list follows: Adams 28 Allen 42.65 Wells 36 Jay 38 Huntington 32 Madison 33.65 Whitley 28.65 Grant 32 Randolph 3313-20 These figures clearly indicate that those looking after the taxing power of Adams county are also looking after the interest of those who pay the bills. With the lowest tax ra‘« the county out of debt, surely Adams county is highly favored. The strike at the works of the Pressed Steel Car company, at Pitts-

burg, has been in progress for weeks. So many men have been killed in bati ties between the strikers and the arm- . ed guards stationed at the works ■ that the trouble has been likened to the ‘'Homestead'' horror of 1892. The ' Pressed Steel Car company is one of the concerns that the government

favors with its •'protection.'’ The tariff enables it to charge practically its own prices for its products. Under I this tariff it colects an immense amount of extra money each year from the American people. The company, along with other concerns, asked for this tariff in order that it might pay better wages to its employes than it would otherwise be able to do. But the employes did not get their share. What is more, they never have gotten their share and they never will. Free trade in labor has been used to beat them down and such wages as they have been getting have been due to the strength of their organizations, which the steel trust is now engaged in breaking up. HE WOULDN'T WORK (Continued from page 1.) from Mrs. Fitzgerald, of the employment agency. Mr. Mohler told him that he would let him work for money to pay his way to Decatur, but this the man refused to do. He went away and it is thought that he begged the money to pay his way to the nearby town. —Fort Wayne News.

Mrs. Florence DeVilbiss and aughter, Mrs. Fannie Cole, will be the guests of relatives at Fort Wayne over Sunday.

What's the matter with Tim Corbett's laborers Why they didn't parade? If Decatur people have to hear that I told you so" from Marion. If Quinn wants the Coppock people to move? Did Rufus Linn go to the dance Monday evening? Where Lehne got his dog. If two flashes of the electric lights mean "come” for the electrician what twenty-three flashes would mean? M hat s needed at the plant now to give better service. Where can Oscar H. be found? Where Bosse will give his shows when winter comes? If Vane Weaver is a sweet little

school boy and if ‘he likes teacher?’ If ‘Tobe’ Patterson's sneeze stopped the sermon? Where Glen Falk puts his vest at night. Was “Scottie” there? If that lower city tax levy isn't • mighty fitten?” If the county commissioners aren’t r about the best ever at all times, and especially when it comes to taxes? p Who cares about the north pole as long as taxes are dropping? f Why Prof. Rice is making good? If his assistance in athletics doesn t make him solid with the boys? Where Scott Ellis learned football and what he knows about coaching a team? When the interurban will reach Monroe? How much your winter's supply of coal cost you? When you are going to leave "Uncle Bill" ask some questions for you.

SOCIETY COLUMN Students Gave Reception at Central School Last Evening A DINNER PARTY Other Society Items—Mrs. Weaver to Entertain Friends Sunday Miss Eda Barger, of near Monroe, gave a dinner party at five o'clock yesterday afternoon. Those at the table being Misses Rose and Baxter ot Ashley. Ind., Misses Lulu and Alice Miller. Two hundred pupils were guests of the faculty last evening at the reception given at the high school building to the new superintendent. Prof. Rice and the new pupils, who are mostly freshmen. Completely filling the hall and assembly rooms, the high school members passed several pleasant hours in a social way. Students were welcomed at the hallways and doors by the members of the faculty —Prof. Tritch and Baumgartner, and Supt. Rice, and the Misses Rose Dunathan and Annette Johnson. During the evening a musical program of several numbers were given. Miss Rose Smith, a member of the alumni, gave a piancf solo and favored her hearers with a second solo after a hearty encore. Miss Faye Smith,of the alumni, gave a reading and Miss Marie Ball, a junior, gave a reading. Refreshments of grape juice and Nabisco wafers were served by two of the juniors. The freshman class this j ear is the largest on record, number-

ing sixty-five pupils at present. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Walters will be guests of Mrs. C. J. Weaver at dinner Sunday. A company of girls will leave on the car for Monroeville tomorrow, where they will spend the day. Those who will compose the party are the Misses Flora Fledderjohann. Dessie Mann, Grace Purdy, Lulu, Atz, Edith Green and Ireta Erwin.

DYING IN CHICAGO Was the News Received Today by Warren Reed Concerning His Wife ILLNESS WAS SUDDEN Husband Received Letter Two Days Ago in Which She Said She was Well Mrs. Warren Reed of this city is dying in Chicago according to a message received at noon today by her husband and that young man is nearly crazed with grief and anxiety. He left this afternoon for that city, making an effort to reach her bedside be-

I fore the end came. Mr. Reed nor none of the relatives have any idea 1 what the trouble is, and the friends here are anxiously awaiting some word that will give them the information. Mrs. Reed and her baby left here a week ago last Tuesday for a few days’ visit with her mother in Chicago. Mr. Reed received a letter from his wife on Thursday of this week, in which > she said she was feeling well and ' there has been no word of her illness until today when a telegram came, stating that she was very sick and not expected to live. While the many friends of the woman are- of course, greatly alarmed, they are hoping that the illness may not be so serious as I the telegram would signify. 1 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 comi pels perfect action of stomach, liver, i kidneys, bowels, purifies and enriches I the blood and tones and invigorates the whole system. Vigorous body and I keen brain follow their use. You can't afford to slight Electric Bitters I if weak, run-down or sickly. Only 50c. Guaranteed by all druggists. o Fifty Years’ Experience. Mrs. W. W. Raleton, Hopkinsville, Ky.. says: “I have been raising chickens for fifty years and Bourbon Poultry Cure is the most satisfactory remedy I have ever use<! or chicken cholera and gapes I would not be without it. gold by H. H. Bremerkamp.

THEY TOOK FIRST PREMIUMS Smith & Ulman the well known breeders of Hereford cattie, are taking everything at the various county : fairs this summer and all their former records with the excellent cattle have been by far excelled. At Napoleon, Ohio, this week the Smith & Ulman herd took first premiums in every class and sweepstakes they showed for. carrying off every honor offered. The cattle have been taken to Fort Wayne, where next week they will undobtedly make another great showing at the Allen county fair. Smith & Ulman have one of the best herds in the country and they are attracting much attention everywhere they go. o BUYSRACKETSTORE James Zimmerman Has Gone Into Business at Butler HE IS WELL KNOWN Has Taught School in Adams County for a Number of Years James Zimmerman, son of Ed Zimmerman, has just closed a deal whereby be has become the possessor of a i jacket store at Butler, Indiana, a progressive little town of DeKalb county. The stock of goods will be invoiced next week by George Steele 'of this city, who is well versed in the line. Mr. Zimmerman is a young man well and favorably known in Adams county. For a number of years he has taught school in the county and as a teacher was successful wherever he was. some time ago he was united in marriage to Miss Viola Yager, also well known here. That they will succeed at their new place of abode is the wish of their many acquaintances in the county. There is but one store of the kind in Butler, and MJ’. Zimmerman will undoubtedly do a big business on the ! start.

INDIANA BAKERS TO MEET Washington, Ind., Sept. 10. At a meeting of the officers of the Indiana Association of Master Bakers, the time for the semi-annual convention to be held in Evansville was determined. The date agreed upon was October 12 and 13. Several papers on baking will be read, and the meeting will come to an end with a banquet. Member from this state and adjoining states to the number of 200 are expected to attend the convention. o Dick France is here visiting his mother, Mrs. Belle France. Misses Lena and Kate Bienc of Preble, will spend Sunday in Fort Wayne. Miss Bessie Mann went to Hoagland today to visit her sister, who lives near that place. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Malley of Chicago. who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Baker, went to Fort Wayne this afternoon. ■ ■■ - - o PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at her residence 5% miles east < f Monroe .half mile east of Brandyberry school, beginning at ten o’clock a. m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1909, the following personal property, to-wit: Horses —One bay mare, 1 brown brod mare, with foal; 1 bay brood mare, with foal; 1 coming three year old fine driving mare, well broke; l.bay horse, 1 good spring colt. Cows —One good milch cow, will be fresh Oct. 21. Hogs —One brood sow, 4 shoats weighing about 75 lbs. each. Farming implements—Two wagons, 1 hay rake, 1 disc, 1 riding corn plow, 1 breaking plow, 1 double shovel plow, 1 single shovel plow, 1 spring tooth harrow, 1 spike tooth harrow, 1 double set work harness, 1 grindstone, 1 buggy pole, hay ladders, 1 brush hook, 1 manure hook, grain sacks, log chains, shovels, spade also corn in the field and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms —All sums of $5.00 and under cash in hand; over $5.00 a credit oft 12 months will be given the purchaser giving his note therefor with approved security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. MRS. EMMA J. ZERKEL. J. N. Burkhead, Auet. H E. Zerkel, Clerk.

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ON BIBLE THEMES Rev. Spetnagle Will Begin a Series of Interesting Sermons SUNDAY MORNING Will Discuss Some of the Great Foundation Truths of the Church Beginning with the morning service, the pastor of the First Presbyterian church takes up a series of sermons on the general subject. "Great Bible Truths.” It is the purpose of the pastor to discuss some of the great foundation truths on which our church is founded, and in which all Christians join in their common belief. The series is taken up with the earnest hope that we may all be strengthened in the things pertaining to our spiritual life. The special subject for the morning service tomorrow will be introductory in its nature. It is earnestly desired that all the members and friends of the congregation attend these services. A cordial invitation is extended to the public. The Rev. Spenagle is a talented speaker and the people of Decatur have not had the opportunity to hear such a series for along time, and each meeting promises to be attended by many, who will enjoy them for their spiritual strengthening and their benefit in general. The first sermon of the series will be preached tomorrow-. o KIT C. COWAN, NOTARY PUBLIC Kit C. Cowan, the Bobo merchant and postmaster, has also been appointed a notary public and is duly authorized by the governor of Indiana to administer oaths and to do such other business as his office permits. He will appreciate any business thrown his way and will take care of it in a manner which will convince you of that <act. Give him a call. 216-6 t o NOTICE. Decatur, Ind.. Sept. 3, 1909. All parties having accounts or bills against the late Samuel D. Beavers, present to Emerson A. Beavers within 30 days of the date of this notice. 210-10 t

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The Little Palace LIVERY STABLES AND FEED BARN East Jefferson, St., Decatur, Indiana. New Rigs and Everything Up-to-date. Satisfaction guaranteed if you deal here. When you need a rig of any kind, we would be glad to hear from you and promise you courteous treatment and good service. Clement J. Keller, Prop. BIG GOLD FISH SALE We have just received our big Fall Stock of Gold Fish. Prices from 5 Cents to 15 Cents Each Don’t delay getting what you want as this will be our last shipment for the year 1909. The Racket Store. ' ST E E LE & WEAVER