Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 218, Decatur, Adams County, 13 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 $5.00 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. People who own automobiles frankly admit that they can never again be satisfied with horses, because horses cannot go fast enough to suit them. Those who do not own machines ought not to grumble at this, for they would equally object to an abandonment of electric street cars and areturn to the old mule car sys-I tem, and for the same reason. —; Muncie Star. Public opinion is not what it ought I to be until it puts the badge of dishonor on the idler. I can understand how a man could render to society a' service that would be worth SIOO,OOO in a lifetime, or a service so great as to be worth $10,000,000 in a lifetime, and even as high as $500,000,000, and some have actually done it. Washington is one; Abraham Lincoln another. But most of the mtn who had earned $500,000,000 were too busy earning it to collect it, while the men who collected $500,000,000 were too busy collectinfi it to earn it. —From Colonel Bryan’s Chautauqua Address. “It is our belief that the seventhousand mile journey of President Taft through the west and south will mark the beginning of anew era in the history of the Republican party. The true purpose of President Taft’s visit to the country is to pave the way for signal accomplishment. His mission is to free the Republican

party. It is a task of no mean magnitude, as he well understands. To succeed he must convince the people of his own singlemindness, he must indicate plainly his real intent, he must win their unqualified allegiance and support.” This is the line with other statements that Mr. Taft intends to put in a good deal of his time, wherever he goes, defending the new tariff law made by the Republican congress and signed by himself. It therefore appears that the president is undertaking his journey as a party leader and for partisan ends. Tljiis being so. how can he, with any sort of good grace, pay the expenses of his trip out of the public treasury?—Harper's Weekly. DIED DURING LAST NIGHT Lorene Catherine Bowers Died from Summer Complaint. Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Bowers are having more than their share of trouble. Last evening the angel of death took from them Lorene Catherine, a second daughter that has died within the last week. The two were twins, and never strong since birth, but they » toped to save them until the last. The funeral will occur tomorrow at the Beery church, the time of services being at half past two. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bowers deeply sympathize with them in their bereavement and sorrow.

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ONLY FOUR SALOONS LEFT Much Drunkenness Reported at Anderson. Anderson, Ind.. Sept. 13.—With only four saloons in Anderson Saturday night the police report more drunkenness than at any time since the local option election last May. The three uptown saloons were taxed greatly beyond their capacity and for hours crowds of thirtsy men blockaded the sidewalks in front of the saloons. It was necessary at times for the police to clear the streets. James Hilton, one of the fortunate saloonkeepers, who is yet running, found his trade heavier than he could handle with a fifty-foot bar and twelve bartenders and he is said to have opened up business in an adjoining room. He was stopped by the police, however, after having used the room not covered by his license for several hours. He was not arrested. Hilton is said to have been offered $3,000 for his remaining two months of his unexpired license but refused it Under the law, Hilton could not transfer his license, anyhow. DISTICT SCHOOLS Most of Them Opened Their

Fall Term of School Today BETTER SCHOOLS There is Much Interest in Every Township in the Public Schools Nearly all the district schools in Adams county began today, and so far as heard from the attendance at each one was all that was expected, and the outlook is bright for a good showing throughout the count". French, Wabash. St. Mary’s and part of Monroe were not in the list ot those that opened, but Wabash and St Mary’s will start September 20, French September 27. and Monroe October 4. At Berne a handsome new school building is yet in an incomplete state, but it is thought they will nave the building ready for occupancy by the second or third week in October. This delay is much regretted by nearly every one at Berne, but the work will be rushed to completion, and opened without delay. Nine more teachers are employed this year than there were last year, this being occasioned

by the fact that there are several more grade schools than there were heretofore, two grade schools being added to the faculty at Monroe township, one in Wabash township and one at Pleasant Mills, while Decatur and Berne both will be supplied with an extra teacher. Especially good work is looked for in every township, as the trustees and the citizens generally are wide awake -on the school question, and when this is true it means better i schools and more of them. I NO DATE SET FOR CITY PRIMARY i At the meeting of the Democratic 'city committee Saturday evening the general situation of the city campaign was discussed but no action was taken as to setting the time for the primary election. They agreed to meet again on the coming Saturday evening when the date would be agreed to and other features of the primary would be discussed. The meeting on Saturday evening was attended by a number of Democrats in the city, and all seemed enthusiastic for the opening of the campaign. A number of new entries are expected and the primary is liable to be exciting before the finish comes.

SOCIETY COLUMN Miss Ray Entertained a Few Friends Last Evening at Her Home ROYAL NEIGHBORS To Have Important Meeting —Arrangement for Public Program The ladies of the Historical Club will meet in a business session Tuesday evening, Sept. 14th at seven o’clock to attend to matters of importance In which every member is interested. All are urged to be present at this meeting at the home of Mrs. Beavers. Mrs. Oscar Weldy gave a Sunday dinner party, the guests being Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Weldy and daughter Mabel of this city. Miss Lilah Lachot gave a pleasant slumber party last evening at her home in the west part of the city. Guests were Aletha Spade of Portland, Ruby Miller, Pearl Purdy, Ruth Ernst, Bessie Baumgartner. On Friday Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Bright entertained at six o’clock dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Zimmerman, who will leave soon for Butler, Ind., to make their future home. Those present were Mrs. Reuben Beery, Mrs. Joshua Bright, Mr. Earl Bowman and wife, Mr. Harvey Beery wife and daughter, the Misses Lola Parrish, Edith, Mabel and Margaret Beery, Mr. Geo. Gault and wife of Monroeville. Mr. Jesse Dally and wife of Decatur, Mr. James Beery of Hoagland, and Mrs. Jennie Landis of Elgin, 'ill.

Fred Schurger will entertain the twenty-five employes of the Shafer Hardware company this evening at his home northwest of the city. Mr. Schurger will entertain royally, in his usual fashion, and the evening promises to be one of pleasure for those who attend.

Miss Bertha Kruckenberg entertained a number of her friends at her home last evening about seven miles east of the city, and those present enjoyed a very pleasant evening.'Music and other amusements were furnished by the guests, which entertained them until a late hour, during which a three course luncheon was served by Miss Bertha, and was appreciated by the guests very much. After a late hour the guests departed for their homes, after an evening well spent.

Miss Cora Ray, who resides north of Willshire, entertained a number of young people in a pleasant social way yesterday. At noon a splendid dinner was served. Those at the table were Misses Abby Bigham, Edna Lynch of Salem. Pruda Danner of Salem, Helen Johnson, Messrs. Rolla Broadbeck. Leland Ray, Oliver Broadbeck, Harry Ray, Forest DeArmond. Charles Broadbeck.

Misses Vivian Burk, Naomi Meyer, Thelma Williams, Genevieve Smith, and Pauline Krick have organized and now compose a club which will spend many pleasant days in a social way this fall. Mrs. Wm. Wetter entertained a number of her friends at twelve o’clock dinner yesterday in honor of her sister, Mrs. Wm. McCasner of Attica, Ohio. Several people from the city were present, and all enjoyed a real pleasant time. Vane Weavear entertained at six o’clock dinner last evening, his guest being Francis Gast, who leaves soon for Washington, where he will make his home in the future. The Royal Neighbors desire a splendid attendance tomorrow evening. The lodge is planning a public entertainment to be given soon. ——————o — Mrs. F. H. Addington, Is at Portland, visiting with her parents for a few weeks.

Rev. Spetnagle gave a very interesting sermon at the Presbyterian church yesterday, the first of his series. Next Sunday morning the second will be preached, and it is hoped that as many will attend as were present yesterday morning. Such a large audience inspires the minister in his speaking. Every one, who attended the service yesterday morning was delighted with it and are anxious to hear the second sermon of the series. J

NEW TRIAL IS ASKED FOR In Page vs. Niblick Cas e Tried at Bluffton. An attorney was here from out of the city today to file a separate motion for a new trial for each of the defendants in the big damage suit which came here on change of venue from Adams county. This was the case in which Charles Page filed suit against Christina Niblick, suit on bond. The case was tried at the last term of court and sought to collect damages of SB,OOO which was recovered by Page from a hoop company. The judgment which he secured was never paid. Mrs. Niblick's husband, deceased, was one of the bondsmen and suit was filed against the widow and other defendants to the judgment and on the bond. The decision of Judge Sturgis was for Page. The motion for a new trial was not ruled upon today. —Bluffton News. —o — A WILL PROBATED Deiderich Scheiman Gives Most of Property to Mr. and Mrs. Blomberg LIVED WITH THEM Aged Blind Man Repays Those Who Care for Him —sloo to Orphans’ Home Diederich Scheiman, the aged resident of Preble township, who died at the home of Fred Blomberg last week, repaid the people who cared for him by willing them practically all his personal property and money. He was blind all his life, but was well cared for by the kind people with whom he lived. His will was probated today, having been written March 16, 1908, and witnessed by. Fred Eickhoff and Crist Bultemeier. He provides that Fred Blomenberg pay all funeral expenses and debts and erect a suitable tombstone at his grave. He appoints Fred Blomenberg as executor of the estate. He gives SIOO to the i Evangelical Lutheran orphans’ home at Indianapolis and the rest of his personal property and money to Fred Blomenberg and wife. The will provided that in case Mr. and Mrs. Blomenberg should have died before him, .then the property given to the Blomi bergs should go to their heirs.

SERIOUS INJURY Helen Dorwin Sustained a Broken Collar Bone FELL FROM BED She is Recovering Nicely and Will Soon be Well Again Helen* the fourteen months’ old 'daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wid Dorwin, :was seriously injured Saturday even- , ing. She was put to sleep and to bed iat the regular time, and some time later fell from her crib to the floor and sustained a broken collar bone. Dr. Beavers was summoned and reduced the fracture, but for the next three or four weeks the little youngster will have to endure life in bandages and adhesive plaster. Being so young the fracture will readily heal, but in the meantime it will be rather hard for one so young. The parents are nearly prostrated over the accident. but everything was and is being done for the little sufferer, and it is hoped that but a short time will ensue before Helen will be completely restored to her normal health. She will likely not attmpt any more feats in gymnastics until she is long enough to reach all the way from the top of I the bed to the floor below. At present she is getting along nicely. o | I have opened a repair shop over the Clem Voglewede shoe store, where I will do all kinds of repairing, press- . ing. ladies' and gent's dry cleaning. ( Good work guaranteed. 217-6 t HENRY METER. I Dick France of Defiance, Ohio, is lin the city visiting with friends.

SCHOOLS CLOSED Geneva Feared an Epidemic of Scarlet Fever and Closed DOING GOOD WORK Their Schools Give Promise of Being the Best in Their History Geneva, Indiana, September 13. (Special to the Daily Democrat)—After one week the Geneva public schools closed Friday for a few days, during which an effort will be made to stamp out all signs of scarlet fever which made its appearance. A six years old youngster of Mr. and Mrs. George Webb was taken with this malady while at school and for fear of an epidemic the schools were closed. Dr. Price is in charge of the sick one and as yet there has been no other cases developed, and it is the hope of every one that nothing further will be heard of scarlet fever during this term of the schools. It all caused considerable excitement, and every one with a youngster is keeping him or her carefully housed until the storm passes and there is no evidence of a further spread. The first week of the schools gave evidence that the best work of its history will come during this year. The instructors are all making good and everything looks good for a successful year. BANK STATEMENT. JOHN F. HOCKER, president. DR. M. F. PARRISH, Vice-Pres. MENNO S. LIECHTY, Cashier.

C. E. BOLLINGER, Asst. Cashier. Report of the condition of the Monroe State Bank, a state bank at Monroe, Adams county, in the State of Indiana, at the close of its business on Sept. 1, 1909. - Resources. Loans and iscounts $71,847.95 Overdrafts 73.87 Banking house - 3,572.28 Furniture and fixtures 2,183.90 Due from banks and trust companies 7,090.99 Cash on hand 4,887.08 Cash items 18.00 Current expenses ...$919.64 Taxes paid 203.37 1,123.01 Interest paid 645.77 Total resources $91,442.75 Liabilities. Capital stock —paid in ....$25,000.00 Surplus 200.00 Undivided profits . 43.49 Demand deposits. .$27,808.22 Demand c’tificates 31.143.95 58,952.17 Due to banks and trust companies 5,000.00 . Exchange, discounts, etc.... 2,244.091 Profit and loss .... 3.00: Total liabilities $91,442.75 | State of Indiana, county of Adams, ss: I, Menno S. Liechty, cashier of the Monroe State Bank, do solemnly affirm that the above statement is true. MENNO S. LIECHTY. Subscribed and affirmed to before me, this 11th day of Sept., 1909. A. B. BAILEY, Notary Public. My commission expires Nov. 20, 1911. 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. • Q Democrat Want Ads. Pay

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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