Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 247, Decatur, Adams County, 16 October 1909 — Page 2

• The Dally Democrat Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier...‘.....10 cenis Per year, by carrier $5.00 Fes month, by mall 25 cents Per year, by mall $2.50 Slagle copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Htotered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indfuaa, as second-class mail matter. J-. H. HELLER, Manager. THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET For Mayor HEIRMAN L. CONTER For Clerk H. M. De VOSS For Treasurer W. J. ARCHBOLD For Councilman-at-Large JACOB MARTIN M. BURNS For Councilman First Ward ISAAC CHRONISTER For Councilman Second Ward JOHN D. HALS For Councilman Third Ward CHARLES N. CHRISTEN THE WAY THEY USED TO DO IT P. L. is very much impressed with the great business capacity of the councils who cared for the interest of the city in those good old days. He is certain that they conducted the business in a safe and sane way, and that the present council were bad business managers, even malicious in their treatment of the public affairs. The records show that during the four years previous to the present council, and with no improvement for which they paid, the city debt grew from $93,100 to $124,000, an increase in the obligations of the city of $30,900. Had the present council followed those safe and sane councils of the four years previous, the city debt today would be $154,900. Instead, however, the present council reduced the debt to $88,932.00, a total reduction in the four years of $35,000, and a difference in the management of the good old days and now of over sixty thousand dollars. Sixty thousand dollars in favor of the present and the economical way of transacting the affairs of the city. P. L. you must have an awful partisan grouch, when in the face of all this evidence, you still insist that it is the good old days for you. You talk about your cheap talking sports, the fellows that talks but never pays, he must be a twin sister to the city councils in those good old Then it was that they improved the city, built brick street crossings, paid for sewers, and did it too, without ever paying a cent. True they issued the orders, but the orders were paid by the present council, the business men who have conducted the affairs of the city, for the past four years. P. L. however, stands for the good old days. The Democratic candidates in their platform pledge, stand for a still

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l further reduction in the city debt, and for a lower tax levy. What do the t Republican candidates stand for? They met in mass convention, nominated their candidates with a log roller, but never gave a thought to 8 the people. Who should be trusted g in transaction—the ones who only 9 say they want the offices, or the ones s who have proven their ability in the i reduction of the debt and a promise to still further reduce it. P. L., the ; great moralist and partisan reformer, ■ stands for a return to the good old days, the days when the city debt ! grew larger, and the days when they mortgaged their tax draw and when city orders were a little less than worthless. As Billy Blodgett says, we were not bankrupt, but we were "broke.” Those were great days that P. L. talks about. They were the days when public improvements were made with a lavish hand. They were the days when these same improvements were paid for by issuing a city order, and then never paying the order, but leaving it as an emblem of their great business ability in the management of the affairs of the city. The present members of this very bum council paid the orders, paid the interest on the orders, and in some cases they paid the trimmings of court costs in the bargain. Those were glorious good old days, P. L. P. L. would you mind telling us the color of that expensive wardrobe, and which one of your Fort Wayne advertisers profited thereby. They tell us P. L. that if the present council are elected they will decrease the city debt another thirty-five thousand during the next four years. They are a bum lot of lobsters, aren't they’ It was never thus in the good old days. Then it was that the city debt grew in size, city orders were not taken on a bet, and Billy Blodgett says we were "broke.” THOSE GOOD OLD DAYS Decatur, Ind., May 17, 1905 —That this city is bankrupt is denied vigorously. That it is "broke” is sorrowfully admtted. And whether it was deliberately plunged into a morass ol debt or has been financially swampeJ because of the incompetency of its servants is a question that has caused a wide discussion. Many believe the city was placed in the "dead broke" ; class for the purpose of forcing the sale of the waterworks and electric lighting plant to private individuals. Others scout at the idea and say Decatur has had the debt habit tor many years and the accumulation of debt has finally resulted in the inability of the city to meet its obligations. But whatever the cause, the business men of Decatur realize they are facing a serious proposition, and it is not a political proposition either. It is a plain matter of business, and there is- a determination to bring back the city's credit and save the municipal plant as we'*. Here is the financial condition of the city of Decatur at this time: City bonds $29,000 School bonds 20,000 Waterworks bonds 26,000 ♦Total bonded debt $75,000 In addition to this bonded debt there are outstanding the following city orders: Waterworks orders for ! supplies, coal, etc., $10,443.78; electric light orders for coal, supplies, etc., $13,782.46; orders on the genI oral fund for miscellaneous accounts, I $3,193.28; orders on the street repair I fund for material, labor, etc., sl,I 617.66; salary orders for the payment I of the city officers, $3,251.38; orders I for payment of the fire department, I incidental expenses, $433.55; orders I for the payment of an e'ectric light I engine and dynamo, $1,450; time orI .ders for the building of Monroe and II Fourth streets, $8,283.52; city's share I of the cost of the Elm street sewer, I $3,575.10, making a total indebtedness ' of $121,030.75. Every one of these orders is marked “not paid for want of funsd." They amount to about $34,000, and are held t by the supply houses from which the city has purchased material or coal or other supplies, and the local banks. And the city is paying 6 per cent.

Interest on the outstanding orders. They were not discounted, however, and that the people believe, is something in favor of the city. As has been stated, this debt-making has been going on for a long time. The city council borrowed extensively from the two banks for temporary purposes. To secure these temporary loans the city mortgaged its tax duplicate to the hanks very often, and most of the times paid 8 per ceni. interest for the accommodation. Os course this money was needed, it is agreed. In the last few years Decatur has shown a wonderful improvement. It has put down four miles of brick streets and macadamized all the others. It has also been paying its share toward building rock and gravel roads in Adams county; in fact, the city has forged ahead In many ways. The present tax rate is $1.30 on the SIOO for city purposes alone, the total tax rate being $3.85, of which 95 cents is the city's share of the cost of building stone and gravel roads. The tax duplicate of the city is about $1,800,000, which brings in for city purposes .alone about $23,400. The city of Decatur owns its electric lighting and water plant. It is agreed that this plant is one of the best in northern Indiana. It is thoroughly modern and up to date and would be a very desirable property for a private corporation. This plant it is estimated, is worth at least $150,000. The receipts from this plant average about $24,000 a year. It seems that when the plant became city property it was agreed that the city should have its street lighting and fire protection and a few other things in the water line free. This amounts to about SII,OOO a year, and this free light and water has continued for six years, making about $66,000. The consumers also were getting a good deal of benefit from the plant. E'ectricity is sold at 8 cents per 1,000 watts, arc lights at $4 and $4.50, and*incandescent lights at 50 cents each. These figures ar? about half what are charged by private corporations in differnet parts of the state. And the prices for water to the private consumers are in proportion. —W. H. Blodgett in the Indianapolis News. OBITUARY Jacob P. Crist was born January 3, 1831 in Mahoning county, O. Departed this life at his home in Washington township, Adams county, Ind., Oct. 8, 1909, aged 78 years, 9 months and 5 days. He came with his parents to Adams county in 1845 and settled on section 19 in Washington township. His father died in 1847 after which the support of the family j devolved mainly upon him. He was united in marriage with Sancy A. Parrish January 5, 1857. Their union was blessed with five children Marion W. and Ellyville having preceded their father in death. Those left to mourn their loss is the wife and three daughters, Mrs. Addie M. Schooley, Mrs. Emma J. Diehl and Mrs. Tefrona L. Floyd, and three gre .dchildren, two brothers, one sister, and many other relatives | and friends. He and his wife united with the Protestant Methodist church many years ago from which they never withdrew. He was faithful to i his faith in Jesus, and left the con- j soling confession with his dear ones; at death that all was well with his I soul. He was a faithful husband, a, kind father a good neighbor and aI faithful Christian. o $25.00 REWARD. Do you want or need twenty-five dollars? If so give me the information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the parties who have been robbing and killing my bees. The first occurred in Oct., 1908, the next about the 25th of last August and the last Monday or Tuesday night, Oct. 11 or 12. The last honey taken was probably carried off in a new heavy double handled half bushel basket which had been oiled. 247-3 t D. G. N. TROUT. o CARD OF THANKS The family of Jacob P. Crist deceas- > ed, wish to thank all those who , kindly helped them during the illness ; and since the death of their kind and loving father. o — ALL METHODISTS AND FRIENDS Will please note that until further notice the church bell will ring for all the services, but aii services will be held at the library. Let all the Sunday school be especially directed and let every teacher be present at i 0 o'clock If possible. I

SOCIETY COLUMN Masquerade Social Given by Modern Woodmen Was Big Affair HALLOW’EEN DANCE Saint Paul Aid Society Will Hold a Farewell Meeting Thursday A big dance will be given Hallo'een at Willshire. Decorations will be appropriate qjid attractive and the event promises to be a very enjoyable one. Where? At Erwin school house, district No. 1, Union township, Adams county, four and one-half miles south 'of Monroeville and two miles east. When? Thursday, October 28, 7:30 p. m. What Hard to answer. Come and see. Plenty to eat, drink plenty to do, plenty to amuse, plenty to surprise. Why? To have a good time for everyone. Not a "hard time" social, but a "good time” social. Everyone come, and see what is to be seen, eat what is to be eaten, have all the fun that is going. Madge Barkley, Teacher. Mrs. Ben Hill will entertain for Mrs. L. B. Bolton, of Michigan City tomorrow. Mrs. Bolton was formerly Miss Hermie Mann of this city and has been visiting her parents and other friends here for a short time. She will return home the first of the week. Tomorrow is rally day at the Evangelical Sunday school. Special sincinc will make the services more interesting tnan usual. Everybody is welcome to attend. Preaching services will follow. In the evening Miss Gladys Kern will lead in the Young People’s Alliance. Following is the schedule: Rally 9:30, preaching 10:30, Y. P. A., 6:00 and preaching at 7 o'clock. The Niblick store will be well represented at the Holle-Rucklos wedding, which will take place at the Blakey church at half past two to-1 morrow afternoon. Those going from , this store are D. M. Niblick and wife,' J. H. Bremerkamp and wife, Mary ( Niblick, Jesse Niblick and mother, Vera Ehinger, Clara Lang, Kate Henneford, Lena Miller, Brice McMil- j len, Joseph and Clem Kortenbrer. ( The bride of the occasion is Miss Ludella Hoile, the accomplished j daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hoile, and the groom is August J. ’ Rucklos, a prominent business man of Omaha, Nebraska. A reception will be held at the bride's home after ( the ceremony at the church. Two j hundred ,and fifty invitations have been issued and the hospitable Hoile home will be a merry scene of happy people. The masquerade party given by the : Modern Woodmen at their hall last evening was a complete success. At eight o’clock a very large company of grotesque figures thronged the ( rooms and enjoyed a jolly social time.; The grand march opened the even- • ing’s program of determining the best masker. There were ghosts, a bride, a Japanese lady and many others in this procession, making quite a ridiculous appearance. Judges McConnell, j Haughton and Hoagland pronounced ; Mrs. E. E. Archer the best masked ! lady. Mrs. Archer was gowned in a dress of many colors and her elaborately dressed hair was surmounted by an extremely large merry widow. She appeared wth her parasol miniature one, very suitable for a doll carriage. Mr. Will Richards took the gentleman's prize. After the unmask- ■ Inga peanut contest was engaged in, appropriate prizes being awarded during the evening, which will no doubt be treasured as a remembrance of the occasion. The St. Paul Aid Society will hold a farewell meeting Thursday with Mrs. Roy Runyon, south of the city, who will with the family move from that neighborhood. They will be en- I tertained at a sewing, quilting, etc. j This meeting will be work and play and not all work as usual, as a social i period will be in order and refresh-1 ! ments will be served. I o i PICKED UP A STRAY BICYCLE ; A few nights ago the police of the ■ city picked up a bicycle which was ■ left standing on the streets over I night. The owner can have same , by proving his property and paying [ for this advertisement 247-3 t. —o Democrat Want Ads. Pay’

THE WAY IN BLUFFTON Carl Stout Stabbed His Wife With a Knife. Charles Stout, who was arrested Thursday night, after having stabbed his wife, has spent the day in jail crying like a child. He is very repentant this afternoon and says that he will do anything he can if the officers will merely permit him to go. However, Ed Zoll, father of the wife of Stout, is not so anxious that he should be permitted to get out of confinement and has filed an affidavit in which Stout is charged with assAult and battery with intent to kill. This is not the first trouble which Stout has gotten into, although he has been walking the straight and narrow path pretty closely recently. —Bluffton Banner. A SPECIAL OFFER “The Girl ’ That’s All the Candy” is Guaranteed to Be Satisfactory MONEY IS RETURNED If You Are Not Pleased—A High Class Musical Comedy With Thirty People “The Girl That's All the Candy” is a brand new show. This is its first season on the road, and we do not intend to deceive the public in any of our advertising. We will tell you just what it is and then stand back of every word we say and make good. It is a new idea. A musical drama. Something that has never been tried before. We have any amount of musical comedies on the road. We have musical melodramas, but not a genuine musical drama. For instanc? take a high class play like our noted stars handle and take and weave musical numbers in the plot —you still have the same high class drama telling a beautiful story with the addition of the musical numbers. This is what our show is. A play that would cost you a $1.50 to see anyI where by itself. In addition you will see 14 pretty musical hits, using 16 ' chorus girls showing as nice cos- ! tumes as you ever saw In any pro- ' duction which cost over $40,000. 10 complete different changes, besides 1 elaborate scenery and e'ectrical effects. We carry our own special car of scenery and 30 people, 18 of which ' are ladies. Don't take our word be at the depot when we arrive. Count l us and see if we have our car. We have a show worth $2.00 of any man's money. Look us up. Write to any town we have played at. We don't ' want to deceive you. We have a good show which costs us over $250.09 a day to run. We want your support and if you will look us up we know we will get it. We absolutely guarantee our production. Any person who is not satisfied can go to the j box office and get their money back. Cut this out and take it along with you for we mean what we say. You run no chance so come and see the I the "Girl That's All the Candy" next i Monday, Oct 18, at the Bosse. o SUNDAY DINNER MENU At the Anderson & Dolch Restaurant Tomato Bouillion Celery Sweet Pickles Stewed Chicken, gravy Cold Tongue Mashed Potatoes Browned Sweets Fried Cabbage Stewed Corn Cranberry Sauce Ice Cream Pie Cake Cofee Tea Milk o — ...... — LOST —A gold necklas, with a gold ' anchor attached. Will pay a good reward for its return. Mrs. L. W. Cop. pock, North Second Street. ts

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FOR SALE —One cooking range. Good as new. S. E. Hite. Phone 204. You can learn by a look through the stock of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes shown by Holthouse, Schulte & Co., what a variety of new patterns are to be had in men’s clothing fabrics. it

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WANTED-Girl to do general housework, two in family. Apply th> s office. 242-3 t Have you seen the display of Han Schaffner & Marx clothes which Holt, house, Schulte & Co. are now making? It’s worth walking around that wav to look at. 11