Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 254, Decatur, Adams County, 25 October 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW a ELLINGHAM Subscription Rates: Pet week, by carrier 10 cents Pee year, by carrier $5.90 Per month, by wail 25 cents Per year, by wail . $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager, THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET For Mayor HERMAN L. CONTER For Clerk H. M. DeVOSS 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. HALE For Councilman Third Ward CHARLES N. CHRISTEN DO NOT VIOLATE YOUR PRIMARY PLEDGE The Republican nominee for mayor informs us that the “wet and dry fight is beitag injected in this campaign.” That being true and in the language of Henry Krick, where was Jud and where is he now. It is a matter of common knowledge and much comment that when this impor. tan question was being threshed out, no one knew from any word or act performed, where the gen*leman that now heads the Republican ticket stood. We suppose he stood where, the managers of his party now stand, in any attitude that will help his party get a few extra votes. It is known and freely commented upon, that the nominations made by the Democrats would decide them in their nominees, and in the early stages S. P. Fordyce and T. C. Corbett were ( the more freely mentioned as favorites. After the nomination by the

or sets | 1 Flitted r Free of Charge ■ at the i Boston Store | I ALL NEXT WEEK | S Miss Burbanks a ■"W practical corset fitter ■ and demonstrator who ■ ■ will show each and v-—® every lady the style of * ■ corset best adapted to \ 9 her figure, that will at \ B ■ the same time not in- \ * I fringe upon the laws " fofhygene. 4 Every Lady of the city is invited to at- triO Wb B tend this demonstra- I 1 d | ■ tion. V/ \ 1 Watch Window Display I THE j Boston Store | B KUEBLER-MOLTZ & CO. t

’ ♦ If elected mayor of the city ♦ * of Decatur, it will be my honest * * purpose to uphold and enforce T . * the law, and especially the law * * against the blind tiger and the * 9 * bootlegger. They shall not live * ® * during my administration, and * 8 * my first instruction to every ap- * ® * pointed police officer will be that * 8 * their resignation will be demand- * j * ed upon the first evidence of such * [ * law violations. * - * HERMAN L. CONTER. * ’**»**♦**♦ * * * * * Democrats their leaders met in Ferd ' Litterer's office and decided that they must cater to the drys in their nomination for mayor, and then to show their good will for the boys, they placed the two first named favorites on the ticket as trailers, and with the hope that they would get all the drys and all the wets. It also enables them to be as dry as they make them when it is policy to be dry, and then at the same time they can be wetter than hades, providing it is polity and votes to be wet. This is their platform on the temperance question, and those leaders and others who are interested in this great moral issue must be proud of their party, the party that made local option or wet and dry, as Jud calls it, an issue among the drys in this campaign. There is not a Democrat in Decatur, that cannot afford to take the word of Mr. Herman L. Conter at its full face value on the question of the blind tiger and law enforcement. They can afford to accept his word for more reasons than one. In the first place his word is good, and in the second place he promises everything and more than the most pronounced temperance believer ever would think of asking 'in public and in private he says tn all sincerity that law enforcement will be his one hobby, and that the resignation of his appointed police officers will be demanded upon the first evident of such violations. Over his dwn signature he publishes these same J promises, and now who has heard from Jud Teeple? Where does he 'stand, and will he stand hitched? And

I even If be stands hitched, what does la temperance Democrat gain by voting against his party nominee for mayor? There is not a Republican in the city that can give you a reasonable excuse for violating your primary pledge in voting for any other than the Democratic nominee for mayor. The Democratic candidates were all nominated by primary election and in that election every Democrat was privileged to vote for whomsoever were candidates, and he was likewise privileged to induce as many Democrats to be candidates as he could. In that priimary every Democrat pledged himself to support the nominee, and as our candidates are all honest, capable and trustworthy citizens and taxpayers of our city it will be an easy matter for all Democrats to ratify the results of the primary by a vote favoring their electton. Contrast the methods of the two parties in the manner and method of their nominations. The Republican leaders caucused and agreed to their ticket, and in a convention lasting fifteen minutes, they were railroaded to their nominations. They were picked because they were slick citizens and could best get out among the people and solicit the support of the votets. and their platform was any old thing they cared to make it. While in convention not a word did they have to say to the taxpayers of the city upon questions of vital concern to all. Jud Teeple never said then that he was dry, and no other candidate then or since have made any pledge to the people. All they want is Democratic support to elect them. The Democrats of Decatur can better afford to take the pledges of their party candidates, and at the same time be regular in their party affiliation. The total tax levy for city purposes in Portland te $2.55 as given by the Portland Sun ,and it must be remembered that Portland is not the proud owner of a "junk” pile in the way of municipal plants, and that her city debt is greater than is that of Decatur, and that she has always been under Republican rule. The taxpayers of the city can better afford - to take the accounting of the receipts of the waterworks and electric light plants as promised by the Democratic candidates, and to let that guide them in their decision as to whether it should be sold to private enterprise or kept as the property ot the city, than to now swallow the ill advised and unreasonable arguments that are being made by those who want a finger in the plant if it is sold. If the Democratic candidates are elected the public and the people will all know whether it should be sold at not Do not permit those who want to profit by such a sale, prejudice you against the candidates on the Democratic ticket. The value of the waterworks and electric light plants has been variously estimated as worth from one hundred and twenty-five thousand to two hundred thousand dollars. That is not half bad, and we know several Decatur capitalists who are looking at it, with a longing eye. Do not be deceived in the real issues in this campaign. The Democrats promise you a correct account of its earnings and expenses, and then you will know yourself whether it ought to be sold or held as an asset of the city. Every candidate on the Democratic ticket stands on his party platform and that platform pledges them to law enforcement, against the blind tiger, for an accounting of the receipts and expenditures of the waterworks and electric light plants, for economy, a reduction in the city debt and a low-er tax levy. Where do the Republican candidates stand? This should be a busy week for every Democrat in the city, and especially the candidates who have been honored with a place on the ticket. The organization with Chairman Haefling have left no stone unturned in organizing the forces for a complete Democratic victory, and all that is needed to complete the good work already done, is for every Democrat to do his simple duty—vote the straight party ticket.

SOCIETY COLUMN Mrs. Freeman Walters Will Entertain School Children HISTORICAL CLUB Will Meet With Mrs. P. B. Thomas Tomorrow Evening The Historical Club will meet with Mrs. P. B. Thomas instead of with Mrs. L. C. Miller. Box social at Erwin's school house, Thursday evening, Oct. 28. Besides boxes there will be many special features, pleasant surprises. All come. Ladies bring boxes and gent's bring money. For this is the "good time ’ social. Remember the place, Erwin school house. District No. 1, Union township. Madge Barkley, teacher. Mr. Henry Stevens, of west Madison street, was the honored guest at a dinner party given by Mrs. Stevens and the children at their home yesterday. He was fifty-six years old. The giving of a fine gold watch and fob to their father added to the general enjoyment, and the watch will be treasured by him as a remembrance of this happy occasion. Mr. Leo and Miss Florence Sprunger were guests at twelve o’clock dinner yesterday at the home of Mrs. G. T. Burk. Mrs. Freeman Walters will entertaib the members of her school at a Hallowe'en party at the school house east of the city. The event promises to be most enjoyable. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peters and daughters, Clara and Flora, pleasantly entertained at a dinner which they gave at six o'clock Sunday. The following were present: Mr. Henry Peters of Fort Wayne, Miss Emma Peters ot Fort Wayne, Otto Peters of Willshire and Miss Floribe Edwards of this city.

Decorations of pumpkins, green boughs and corn will add much charm to the social time at the Ren Hur Hallowe’en party at the lodge rooms on Hallowe'en. The occasion will be a very- enjoyable one, if somewhat wierd and ghostly. Friends of the order are invited to enjoy the evening with the members. The Shakespeare Club will meet Wednesday wiith Mrs. W. H. Nachtrieb at her home on Winchester street. The hostess will read the paper. The lesson outline is Taylor s Place in Literature, Poetry Fiction and Quotations from Taylor’s Poems At the next meeting the ladies of the club will commence the study of Central America and the West Indies. JOHN C. HALE DEAD Former Geneva Business Died at Celina Last Night HAD MANY FRIENDS Interment Will Be at Bell BrOok, 0., Wednesday Afternoon

John C. Hale, a former well known business man of Geneva, died at his home in Celina last evening at 11:45. About three years ago Mr. Hale left Geneva and went to Celina to make hte home with relatives. He was seventy years old, and old age .and its infirmities was the cause of his death. The deceased is a cousin of J. D. Hale of this city and of Silas Hale of Geneva. During the fifteen years Mr. Hale resided in Geneva, having been an upright and beloved citizen, he made many friends, who will be much grieved to hear of his death. The funeral party will leave Monday for Bell Brook, 0., where the interment will be made. Besides many friends in Celina, Mr. Hale leaves several grandchildren and one son, Frank H. Hale, a telegraph operator located at Mendon, to mourn his loss. ■ "0 Rev. Spetnagle went to Fort Wayne this afternoon on business. Will Berling returned to his work at Bluffton after spending Sunday in the city with friends.

IA SPECIAL SALE! i CHILDREN’S COATS j ■ i | Starts Wednesday Morning-I day only | g ■ s g As we have a full line of Children’s and g g Misses Coats ofoneofour manufacturers on § approval we will give a special one day sale 3 B on them. j g These coats come in plain colors and g stripes, fancy trimmed in Bear Skins and g g plush. Ages from 4to 15 years. The prices 3 B will be from H g $1.98 to $5.00 g ® Remember, garments we do not sell on g g this day go back, that night. We have 150 g ® different styles. Get your school coats now. Q g - g | AT FULLENKAMP’S. |

A JACK-O'-LANTERN SOCIAL On October 30, Saturday night, A dainty supper will be in sight For the Mt. Pleasant Epworth League Will give a Jack-o’-Lantern social. Come one and all, Come great and small, To this Jack-o’-Lantern social. The home of S. P. Sheets will be The very place for you to see That the Mt. Pleasant Epworth League Can sfeow you a plenty of fun indeed. There will be bushels of fun For old and young At this Jack-o’-Lantern social. Spooks in the attic and cider in the cellar Plenty amusements for every feller And Mt. Pleasant is the place to go To get a good square meal you know Boys bring your dimes and come For forfeiting dimes will be the fun At this Jack-o'-Lantern social. Girls there will be a games for you to play So bring a dime and come this way There are ghosts in the attic for you Curio's all over the house ’tis true So come young and old Yes come bashful or bold For the League needs the gold at this Jack-o’Lantern social. 250-3 t o FOR SALE—One good counter computing scales, used but very little; guaranteed at a bargain. George Tricker, Decatur, Ind.

OUR MAGAZINE LIST November Books that will interest you. All bright and good. x Everybody, Hampton, Popular Mechanics, Scrap Book, Munseys, Woman’s Home Companion, Sporting News, Strands, All-Story, and twenty others. Order the Cincinnati Enquirer delivered Sunday p. m. The City News Stand. Dick Peterson, Manager.

REMAINS OF MR. THOMAS ARRIVE The remains of George W. Thomas who died at Elkhart Saturday morning, arrived here at noon today. The funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 16:30 o’clock from the home. Rev. Payne officiating. Interment will be made at Pleasant Mills. 0 Mr. and Mrs. Eliza Walters entertained for Sunday dinner Mr. and Mrs. Emery Walters and son Donald and Master IX J)>es and Miss Bessie Teeple and Miss Charlotta Stumbaugh. The Ladies’ Historical Reading Society will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Dr. Thomas on south Third street. A good attendance desited. — — o i , i ■ NOTICE On next Wednesday evening the Elks lodge will give a dance at their hall and a good time is assured to those who attend.

k . - ; '• : . • : . .. . ..;J' . ? ■ .. —— Christina LeMoyne-Leading Lady with “Thorns an J Orange Blossoms” at Basse's Opera'' House, October 26th-

: THORNS AND ORANGE BLOSSOMS t The dramatization of the famous ■ novel, “Thorns and Orange Blossoms,’’ > is ever more interesting than the ' reading or It. The drama opens a . wider play upon human emotions and . human passions than perhaps any melodrama that has been produced. The reading public is familiar wits . the story. The scenery is especially adapted to the production of this I and the company presenting it iis an exceptional one. “Thorns and ! Orange Blossoms” will, be attraction | at the Bosse opera house Tuesday ev. ening October 26. o— ~ COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING Tile members of the Commercial Club will hold an important meeting at the club rooms tomorrow evening and every member is earnestly re- . quested to be present. Business of importance. , oDemocrat Want Ads Pay