Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 229, Decatur, Adams County, 25 September 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELL 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. HARD ON SENATOR BEVERIDGE President Taft does not propose to leave Senator Beveridge and the other Republican ‘ insurgents" a leg to stand on. Mr. Beveridge and his friends, including his special organ, the Indianapolis Star, belabored Senator Aldrich unmercifully accused him and truly of being the chosen representative in the senate of the mercenarv interests and opposed to the welfare of the common people. And now comes President Taft in a speech at a Boston banquet and thus eulogizes Aldrich and his new project: ‘‘l am told that Mr. Aldrich will ‘swing around the circle' in the present fall and will lecture in many of the cities of the middle west on the defects and needs of our monetary system. I cannot too strongly approve of this proposal. Mr. Aldrich, who is the leader of the senate, and certainly one of the ablest statesmen in financial matters in either house, has been regarded with deep suspicion by many people, especially in the west. ‘‘lf, with his clear-cut ideas and simple but effective style of speaking, w he makes apparent to the western people what I believe to be his political career by the preparation and passage of a bill which shall give us a sound and safe monetary and banking system, it w-ould be a long step toward removing the political obstacles to a proper solution of the question." Mr. Taft plainly wants it understood that any Republican who insurges against Aldrich insurges against the Republican party. ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MAYOR. We are authorized to announce the name of Henry Lankenau as a candidate for Mayor of the city of Decatur, subject to the decision of the Democratic city primary election, to be held Tuesday, October 5, 1909. We are authorized to announce the name of E. Burt Lenhart as a candidate for Mayor ot tne city of Decatur, subject to the decision of the City Democratic Primary Election, to be held Tuesday, October 5, 1909. We are authorized to announce the name of H. L. Conter as a candidate for Mayor of the City of Decatur, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Tuesday, October 5, 1909.

F'OR CLERK. We are authorized to announce the so Mr. William Delano, Comedian not the only one, but one of them, is appearing at the Crystal this week in his sketch “Cracking 'Chestnuts" h which includes both his monologue Stand his musical act. Mr. Delano has pleasing voice and sings a funny gsong with real spirit, while as a Btrombone soloist he has few equals. ■ Same old price sc. A big nickel's | worth guaranteed.

name of Huber M. DeVoss as a candidate for City Clerk, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election to be held Tuesday, October 5, 1909. We are authorized to announce the name of Dan Myers as a candidate, for Clerk of the City of Decatur, sub-1 sect to the decision of the Democratic City Primary Election, to be held Tuesday, October 5, 1909. FOR TREASURER. We are authorized to announce rhe name of W. J. Archbold as candidate for Treasurer for the City of Djcatur, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election to be held Tuesday, October 5, 1909. I We are authorized to announce the name of W. J. Myers as a candidate for Treasurer of the City of Decatur, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election to be held Tuesday, October 5, 1909. FOR COUNCILMAN. We are authorized to announce the name of Isaac Chronister as a candidate for Councilman of the First Ward, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Tuesday, October 5, 1909. We are authorized to announce the name of H. Fred Linn as a candidate for Councilman of the First Ward, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Tuesday, October 5, 1909. FOR COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE We are authorized to announce the name of M. Burns as a candidate for Councilman-at-Large for .the City of Decatur, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election, to be held Tuesday, October 5, 1909. We are authorized to announce the name of Jacob Martin as a candidate for Councilman-at-Large for the City of Decatur, subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election to be held Tuesday, October 5, 1909. oMiss Rose Baker went to Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon and will spend several weeks visiting at that place. .

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DIED LAST NIGHT Mrs. Mary Frances Swartz Died After a Long < 1 Illness KNOWN BY MANY The Funeral Will Occur from the Salem Evangelical Church The death of Mary Frances Swartz occurred at her home, two miles east of this city, at half past eight o’clock last evening. She has been sick for a long time with catarrhal fever and other ailments, and her death was not unexpected, although deplored by a vast circle of relatives and friends, many of whom have known her all her life. She was born tn Washington township, this county, June 28, 1852. and was fifty-five years, two months and twenty-eight days old, and during her entire life has been a resident of this county. She was a daughter of Washington Steely, and her husband was Lew Swartz, both of whom have long since passed to the great beyond. The remaining family is composed of Mrs. Grade Light of this city, Mrs. Dallas Spuhler, living east of the city, and Jesse Swartz, with whom she lived. The deceased was a member of the Salem Evangelical church from which place the funeral services will be held. Rev. Roop being in charge, interment being made in the cemetery at Salem. The funeral will occur Monday afternoon, leaving the house at half past one. ■ -o AGENTS—S7S monthly selling Star Egg Beater; works with one hand: lightning seller; sample free. E. Thomas Co., 6028 Barney Blk., Dayton, Ohio. FOUND —Gold band ring, initials inside E. F. to N. B. Owner can get information about by calling this office. “ ■*

A. R. Bell, the lumberman, is at home from his usual business trip, and reports seeing the funniest celebration he ever witnessed in his years of travel. His trip this week took him through southern Ohio and on Thursday he stopped at a little town named Cutler. It happened to be the day when the colored folks celebrate Emancipation day, in memory of the day they were set free by Uncle Abe. The settlement is composed largely of colored folks and such a celebration is seldom witnessed by a northern man. It was good and if you want a good laugh have A. R. tell you about it. o— Miss Dave Culley, of Willshire, went to Fort Wayne today to spend Sunday. The high school ball team went to Van Wert this morning-, where they will this afternoon cross bats with the high school team at that place. The locals are in good shape and their opponents will have to go some if they want to win. Albert Spuhler has sold his farm.' one and a half miles northeast of I Monroe, to Sam Shackley, the con-1 sideration being one hundred dollars an acre. Mr. Spuhler will likely buy another farm and still remain a citizen of Adams county. „ PIANO TUNING Mr. J. R. Lohmeyer, expert piano tuner, will be in Decatur for a few days. Orders left at this office will be carefully attended to. All work ' guarnateed. J. R. Lohmeyer, Marion, Ind. ts -o NOTICE Make gas contracts now. Delay may cause trouble in meter setting. The gas has come to stay. Come in and see display. Corner of Second and Monroe streets. 229-6 t — GAS COMPANY. o APPLES ARE HERE The car of apples due to arrive yesterday came today, and the car will be at the Clover Leaf tracks until Tuesday. A chance to buy apples right. I have also have some crab apples. 229-2 t IRVIN ACKER.

DEATH OF PIONEER Christian Christianer Died at Nine O’Clock this Mornng FUNERAL TUESDAY He Was One of the Early ’ Pioneers of the County ' ( and Well Known i i A few minutes before nine o’clock this morning occurred the death of Christian Christianer, one of the oldest citizens' of the county, and who has spent the most of his life in the I county. He has long been one of the substantial citizens, respected in , the cleanliness of his life, and for his superior judgment in business affairs. The deceased was born ill Germany in 1822, and is eighty-seven years old. He came to this country when he was nineteen years old, and soon afterward settled here, and has lived in Root township since. He married Maggie Knapp, but who some twenty years ago preceded him to the spirit world. Five children Were born to this union—Sophia and Fred, who have died; Mrs. Fred Berger, William and Henry, who live near the old Christianer homestead. For many years the deceased has made j his home with his son William, at whose home he died this morning. He has long suffered with cancer, and this, together with old age, is the cause of his death. The funeral will (fake place from the Fuelling church, of which he has long been a member, on Tuesday afternoon. W. B. Welty went to Peterson today. ; Miss Annice Wilder has returned to her home at Monmouth. Miss Lotta Weber returned to her home, after shopping in the city. Miss Ruth Case of Chicago, who has been visiting relatives at Berne, returned to her home today.

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Who played ball at Kendallville. If it was a good game. Whether “Curley" Ellis made a hit. : If it isn't a shame that E. A. has to leave her at 10:30 each Sunday evening. If you are coming to town for Merchant’s Day. If John Bowers new building near the postoffice is having what might be called a mushroom growth. Whether you're going to “burn gas. If you have made a deposit with the new trust company yet. If their place of business isn't "out of sight.” Who threw that brick. , Who'll be our next mayor. Why some one isn’t getting busy about the primary. If you attended tne meeting at the library Wednesday evening. If you are giving any aid toward keeping the Coppock people here. If John Moran has that “smile that won’t come off- ’ If “Giggie” Gast thinks that his new home will be near the north pole. If he already has a Sunday night date with an Eskimo girlie. If Bruce Patterson is studying to be a farmer. 1 If Lawrence Biggs is too tired to operate the moving picture machine. "SAUL OF TARSUS” The exciting times of the early persecutions of Christians under the Romans are depicted with fidelity to historical fact in “Saul of Tarsus” a new play in four acts which will be offered at the Bosse opera house, Sept. 29. This play is founded upon the ( life and acts of St. Paul. The basis of it was found in the New Testament and the histories of the times. It is ' a play replete with dramatic situations of great power, and of scenes > of great beauty. The central figure • is St. Paul, of course, but all the other important figures of his day and time

If Stoneburner and Biggs aren't giving the people more than their money's worth. If it is true that the cigar was hidden from Daniels at the Conter ice cream factory for a triple advertisement. Why Henry Thomas did not have enough magnetic force to show Daniels where the cigar was hidden. If Mayor France, Marshal Butler, Attorney Beatty and Henry Thomas didn't make a “shocking bunch—electrically enthused" so to speak. If Mercer avenue is to be used as a canal this winter. If Julius Haugk will favor it with ice. If you are boosting for Merchants’ Day. If you are helping the town any by knocking and — If there are not some people who have lived here all their life time and got along just as well before you came as they do now that you are here with your hammer. If that means you. If any one got cold going out to Colters last night What has become of the high school football team. If R. D. Patterson, can play "hearts. • If he will play the game during the soldier's reunion.

move through the four acts and offer a remarkable series of absorbing pictures of the life of that ime. Eugene Moore will be seen as Saul, and his supporting company is one of remarkable ability and efflclence. o CARD OF THANKS In this manner we wish to extend our sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during the illness and death of our beloved daughter and sister Etta. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Elzey and children. —o — Democrat Want Ads. Pay