Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 255, Decatur, Adams County, 26 October 1909 — Page 2

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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. HALB For Councilman Third Ward CHARLES N. CHRISTEN A GOOD AND FAITHFUL EMPLOYEE Doc. Shoity has been a good and faithful employee of the city. You looted that we said had been,for he has not been employed so steady during the life of the present council, and as a matter of fact he thinks as does P. L., that this council is extravagant and extremely bad iti their management of the affairs of the city. The two councilmen at large took their places in the council on the first of January, 1906, and the first of May following the ward councilmen began their active duties ih their respective offices. In April of this memorable year and among others who needed their money, Doc. Shoity filed suit against the city for $1,392.39. Judging from the amount you will know that Doc. not only worked hard, but he must have worked a long tilme. When the case was called of course, there was no defense ad judgment was rendered for the full amount, together with costs in the sum of $9.06, and interest $130.18, making a total of sl,531.63, and Doc. got his money, the same being paid by the present council. The way Doc. earned that large sum of money was: in the buying of city orders from people who worked for the city, and of course who needed the money as every one does, but who could not get it under the business management of the affairs of the city in those good old With the idea in view only of illustrating the way business was then conducted, we print a list of the orders embraced ip the Doc. Shoity suit against the city: John Thomas, hauling c0a1..542.01 John Thomas, hauling c0a1..542.01 ' B.W. Shoity, insp. Monroe St. 76.00 B. W. Shoity, city c0m.... 17.00 Floyd Leßrun 15.00 Thomas Gause .. 18.90 John Thomas 45.06 John Thomas 45.08 Ed Fulton 3.75 Raut Emery •• 3.00 Frank Carey 10.50 Mike Touhey 9° Fred Spunler 4.50 Peter Troutner 4.50 John Thomas 41.74 John Thomas . 41.73 John Thomas 48.43 Frank Miller 5.85 Chas. David 4.42 Jno. Thomas 23.76 Jno. Thomas 23.77 Henry Veltrap 9.75 C. K. Shannon 10.05 Ed Whitright 4.50 Chas. Leßrun 3.00 Chas. Leßrun 3.00 Henry Vetrap 11.25 C. K. Shaman 18.00 James Ross Jr 9.00 Fred Spuller 28.75 Jno. Thomas 38.82 Chas. Leßrun 3.00 Jno. Thomas 34.42 Frank Cramer 145 Wm. Draper 1-20 Willis Roagiand 4.13 Jerry David 2.93 Frank Johnson 4.50 John Thomas 48.43 Frank P. Bell 14.25 Peter Troutner 5.10 Fred Spuhler 14.05 Boyd May 1-50 James Ross 3.75 Clint Fisher 9.40 Jno. Thomas 52.06 Jno. Thomas 52.06 Gallogly & Haefling 24.32 Gallogly & Haefling 24.32

I* *♦****♦*♦♦♦** I* * * If elected mayor of the city ♦ * of Deeatur, it will be my honeat ♦ * purpose to uphold and enforce * * the law, and especially the law * * against the blind tiger and tlia * * bootlegger. They shall not live » * during my administration, and * * my first instruction to every ap- * * pointed police officer will be that * * their resignation will be demand- * * ed upon the first evidence of such ♦ * law violations. * * HERMAN L. CONTER. * ************ ♦_* Chas. Leßrun 4-95 Jno. Thomas 41.40 Jno. Thomas 41.40 Chas. Leßrun 4.50 Carl Ernst 7.50 Chas. H. Draper 3.00 Jno. Thomas 52.12 Ray Magner 2.50 John Thomas 63.02 John Thomas 35.95 John Thomas 31.62 John Thomas 34.25 With this evidence of the good old days’’ there ought to be no further argument needed to convince every laboring man in the city of his duty on election day. There ought to be no argument necessary for any indiviual and especially if he is a heavy taxpayer and is interested fn getting out of debt and reducing the tax rate. City orders under the management of this council can be cashed on the spot at either bank in the city, and besides that, the city have the money on deposit for the redemption of that order. You do not need to carry your order a minute if you do not want to, and above all else you do not need to give to Doc. Shoity his dutchman’s per

cent, and take what’s left This is an indictment of “those good old days’” that ought to count in behalf of the real business administration given the city by the present council. About the time of the Shoity suit against the city, other suits were also filed, among them being: Eletric Appliance Company vs. City, $148.85, costs $6.60, interest $5.36. Harvey Rice vs. City, $188.52, costs $6.35, interest $6.35 an assignment of $lO in the above made to B. W Shoity. Manufacturer’s Fuel Co. vs. City, $488.56, costs $6.45, interest $17.13. Kuebler Moltz Co. vs. City, $71.63, costs $6.40, interest $2.52. W. F. Nable Electric Co. vs. City, $930.15, costs $6.50, interest $32.01 'One-half of the above judgment assigned to B. W. Shoity. G. R. & I. vs. City, $539.94, costs $6.35, interest $17.91. Charles Dicer vs. City, $l5O, costs $44.49, interest $4.90. Assigned to B. IW. Shoity. ; J. W. Bell vs. City $58.37, costs $6.45 interest $2.18. The above is calculated to give you a general idea of the great business administrations during “those good old days" and it is enough to forever condemn them in the eyes of the people of this city. When it comes to cracking up the business features of the city government, you will go a long ways before finding a comparison with the present management, and by the present council. It is a fact that must be taken into consideration that during “those good old days" Sim Fordyce was a councilman and one of the great men in the transactions of the city’s business. It was then that the city debt grew bigger, the interest charge heavier and finally the last resort was necessary in the collection of accounts —suits in the circuit court. It seems to us that, the people of Decatur have had enough of the reform as advocated by P. L. and that the business and the sensible thing to do is to elect a council with an actual record of debt reduction, a council that pays its bills in cash and one that asks no laborer for the city to shave hr orders to Doc. Shoity in order to ge! the money. It is better to take theii record and their promises of a re duction in the city debt, and a lowe tax levy, than to take any chanc< of returning to “those good old days.' If the people had something to show for the heavy tax this fact would furnish some consolation but in Decatur there is absolutely nothing to show for the part of the burden imposed by the municipality.—P. L.

We have the city debt left as a souvenir of "those good old days” P. L. When you pay down your money just think of “those good old days” those days you love so well. The administration seems to find some consolation in the fact that the total tax rate of Montpelier is higher than that of Decatur, but this argues nothing fin favor of Decatur’s management at most it only proves that there are two cities in Indiana that have reckless extravagant administrations that ought to be dethroned. —P. L. Non P. L. how about Decatru having the hSghest tax levy of any city in the state, and how about Decatur’s tax rate being three and four times more than any town around here. The administration is not seeking any consolation whatever, but they may be interested in having the truth told about them occasionally. It is hard to do, isrPt it, P. L. ? 4 The figures were given just as Mr. Peetz had given them out in his report, and whether Mr. Peetz or the Decatur administration is right is a question for the two parties to settle among themselves.

—P. L. The job is up to you P. L. It is not the business of Mr. Peetz to make you tell the truth about the tax levies, and if you do not want to own the corn, say so. NEWS OF GENEVA Much of Interest Occurring at That Hustling Little Place J. C. HALE’S DEATH He Was for Many Years a Resident of this

Place Geneva, Indiana, October 26. — (Special to the Daily Democrat)— Marshal Jack Atkinson came home Monday from Portland, where he was in attendance at the funeral of his little three years old nephew, Orval E. Atkinson, who died on Saturday after a short illness with diphtheria. The funeral was private and was held on Sunday at four o’clock, Interment being made at Salamonia. The deceased is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Atkinson. Mayor C. O. France, of Deactur, was in the city Monday circulating among friends and handing out a little card which read, “candidate for county clerk." The death of J. C. Hale at his home in Celina, Ohio, brings-to mind that for many years he was a business man of this town, and is known by everyone here, and a cousin of the Hon. S. W. Hale. The funeral will take place at his old birthplace at Bellbrook. Ohio, tomorrow. Mrs. S. B. Merriss of Pleasant Mills, arrived here Saturday and will spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. H. A. Frtetoe. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Porter returned Monday from Cincinnati, where they had been for several days on business. The first entertainment of the lecture course is the one tonight at the M. E. church, when the Fisher-Shipp Concert company will entertain a packed house, as that is what it will be as every seat in the church has been sold. The scarlet fever scare Is subsiding, the strict quarantine put on by the secretary of the board of health is responsible for stamping out and making impossible an epidemic, for all of which the people of Geneva should be thankful. LAID TO REST k The fhneral of the late Abraham Meyers was held this morning at Vera Cruz, and a number of relatives from here were in attendance. Mr. Eli and John Meyer, sons of Mr. Meyer, and Chas. Meyer, grandson, were among the number. A large gathering of friends and relatives were present to pay their last sad respects. Interment was made at that place.

SOCIETY COLUMN Miss Sue Mayer Entertained a Company of Friend Last Evening THE REBEKAH LODGE Mrs. Kunkle Entertains at a Chicken Dinner Today Mrs. Alex Bell. Mrs. W. H. Nachtrieb, Mrs. Florence DeVilblss and little Elizabeth Bell, were guests at a chicken dinner, which Mrs. C D. Kunkle gave at her home this noon. The guests returned this evening to their home. The Ladies' Shakespeare Clun will meet with Mrs. W. H. Nachtrieb Friday evening instead of Wednesday afternoon as was announced yesterday. The usual meeting was postponed this week until Friday evening. St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet with Mrs. C. N. Christen Wednesday afternoon, October 27th. The Historical Club will meet with Mrs. P. B. Thomas this evening. “Eskimo Habits and Customs” is the subject of the paper. Next month’s meetings will complete the history of Alaska and beginning in December special topics will be taken up at the following lessons. Mrs. Mary Segur, of Marion, Ind., assistant inspector for the W. R. C. lodge, will be in the city tomorrow and in the evening will inspect the local lodge. During the day she will be entertained at dinner at the home of Mrs. Joseph Hower, and for supper by Mrs. John Melott. She will remain over night at the home of Mrs. Ed Lyons. After the inspection in the evening there will be a

rate Bins I To Gas Consumers Only || Commencing at 9 o’clock Thursday morning and continuing while they last we have arranged to give away a limited number of Gas Heaters. ? We furnish the connections, consisting of Gooseneck, Independent Hose || Cock and 8-foot length of rubber tubing, all ready to use at $1.90 cost price. I A Heater that Retails for $3.00 I We Give Absolutely FREE I They are suitable for bath rooms, kitchens or any other part of the house that may require a small amount of heat occasionally. Will have no more after this supply is exhausted. I INDIANA LIGHTING COM PY.

banquet at the hall, given by the members, and each one Is earnestly requested to be present and help make the evening a long remembered one. Mr. A. Garard added to the interest of the social hour at the B A. Y. Club meeting at the hail last evening by drilling the degree team Important business was transacted at the meeting. The Pythian Sisters will be guests of the Rebekah lodge at the I. 0. O. hall a week from tonight. Initla tion ita the latter lodge will make the event a prominent one in the lodge calendar. The Rebekahs will meet tonight in regular session. In lienor of Miss Laura Streit, of, Montpelier, a company of young folks at the home of Miss Sue Mayer last evening enjoyed a very pleasant time. Miss Streit left for her home ( today. The guests added to the en-, joyment of the evening by giving sev- > eral piano numbers. A masquerade surprise and a happy time w-as had at the home of Mrs. l Reuben Lord on Eighth street last evening, ending with all kinds of fun. Refreshments and a taffy pulling was among the features enjoyed | by all. Those present were Mesdames Fred Steiner, Joseph Steiver, Peter ( Gaffer. Pat Wilhelm, George Wem-; hoff, Frank Parr, James Stults, David Waggoner and Miss Iva Peoples. The U. B. church at Wren, Ohio.l will observe "Rally Day” in their Sunday school next Sunday, Oct 31, at 9:30. A splendid program has been arranged. The Rally day sermon will be delivered by the pastor F. A. Sharp at 10:30. Text, Luke 1: I 66. "What Manner of Child Shall this be.” Everybody is Invited. - o— FOR SALE—One good counter computing scales, used but very little; guaranteed at a bargain. George Tricker, Decatur, Ind. FOR SALE—4O acres of good corn land. Four and one-half miles south of Monroeville. Well drained. Good improvements. For further information address Willis Magner, Decatur, Ind., R. R. No. 12. 252-6 t

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