Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 258, Decatur, Adams County, 29 October 1909 — Page 2

The Dally Democrat Published Evary Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier.. 10 cents Per year, by carrier J.... 55.00 Per month, by mall 25 cents Per year, by mall $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.

THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET For Mayor HERMAN L. CONTER For Clerk H. M. DeVOSB For Treasurer W. J. ARCHBOLD For Councllman-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

GIVE THEM A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE Laying aside every political adadvantage and getting down to rock bottom, who ought to be elected next Tuesday? The Democratic candidates have signed the pledge and promise you a law enforced city. They promise that the blind tiger win get a swat between the eyes if he ever endeavors to show any signs of life while they occupy official place. They promise that economy shall be one of the watchwords with them, and that a reduction in the city debt and a lower tax rate shall prevail. What do the reform party promise? What does their platform contain of interest to citizens and the taxpayers of the city. Simeon Fordyce is the 1 only one of the reform candidates that has given the public any intimation of their views upon these public questions. He answers any request for enlightenment upon the affairs of the city, by slyly suggesting to the Democratic voters to ‘ slip one in for me.” This is the reply of the ( ' only candidate on the reform ticket I who has ventured any public utter- |

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************** ♦ * * If elected mayor of the city * * of Decatur, it will be my honest * * purpose to uphold and enforce * * the law, and especially the law * * against the blind tiger and the * * 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. * ************** s . —: — — 1 1 ance upon the questions that usually are at issue in campaigns of this kind. And of all the columns of hot mush that has been written by P. L. the city’s most noted public benefactor and political reformer, not one line appears stating the attitude of his candidates Upon the many questions worthy of discussion, and in which the people are always interested. Who ought to be trusted and elected next Tuesday? What of those who have served you? Take the business done and the record made by the

council during the past four years. You are all familiar with the conditions that existed when the present council began their service. You are acquainted with the conditions today. You know that the city’s credit was worthless, and that Billy Blodgett, writing for his newspaper, the Indianapolis News, said among other discreditable things about our city, that ‘'while it was not bankrupt, it was broke.” Is it so today? There is not a city in Indiana or any other state, that can come as near showing one hundred cents return for every dollar spent as can this city during the life of the present council. There is nd blow or bluster about this. They have paid thousands of dollars of the

orders issued by its predecessors. Doc. Sholty’s claim .of more than thirteen hundred dollars is a sample of the many others they have paid. The debt reduction in the past four years is thirty-five thousand dollars, and with all this the council have been progressive, they have been alive to the best interests of the city at all times. Their record is an enviable one, and it is one that ought to count in the election next Tuesday. ■ Some of the reform party’s candidates have a record as officials cf the city. Compare them. Take the four years that Mr. Fordyce he’d down a prominent place as a representative in the council, and during one term he made enough ties in that body to condemn him with the voting populace of the city. He voted those ties for a double purpose, in order to shift the responsibility from his shoulders, and with the idea .' in view of putting Mayor Coffee in the hole. Is this the way to traffic with the business of the city Isn’t the business features of the city government worth more than a slick

trick to shift responsibility or the politics of putting a Democrat in the hole? This is Worth salting down and smoking in your pipe unti' election day. It is enough to convict the then officer and now candidate. It is enough to cause every wavering Democrat to close the lines and make it one more straight for the Democratic ticket. We have caught them with the goods on, and when it comes to the management of city affairs they will all have to take their hat§ off to the present council. Give them the glad hand and a vote of confidence on next Tuesday. The city election is but three days off. In the meantime think well of the record of the present council and their promises for another business term. If you have any troubles forget them until after next Tuesday, and thus assure the city of another debt paying, business administration.

Doc. Sholty done no shaving durI ing the present administration, and he will do none under the next one, , if the Democratic candidates are elected. This in itself is worth a vote for the straight ticket. It was a harvest in those good old days, and at one jerk Doc. took down over thirteen hundred, and the city held the sack for the added interest and court costs. Let’s not do it again.

The court house meeting last evening was one of the best ever held

i in the city. The room was packed * to the doors, and the enthusiasm ‘ equalled that In any previous campaign. The speakers were in earnest , and the applause given them plainly < showed that the audience were in • hearty sympathy with them, and with 1 the Issues discussed. This meeting means nothing if not a rousing Demo- ■ , cratlc majority in the election next t Tuesday. C — ‘ While Jud Teeple has been to Kansas, and as no one would be low . enough to dig into his personal affairs or assaiil his character, yet we do believe that any one has a right 1 to question his public record. We ! do not believe that Jud Teeple wore ’ the white robes of the sanctified and . the one who could do no harm, when > as a councilman representing the third i ward, he connived with other coun i oilmen then serving the city, and wh> in the dark and dead hours of the night they caused a forest to be made , of the streets of the city, with the poles, wiring and other property of a self respecting and upright citizen, destroying in an hour a business and property worth thousands of dollars ar-I years of time and devotion to build up. It all depends upon the color of the glasses and the cut and caliber of the reformer, in drawing the fine line of division between right and wrong. In all matters of honor we would trust Herman Conter until the cows came home. He has lived his life here and he has been to South Dakota. So there.

The Democrats held another noon day meeting today, this one at the Ward Fence company’s plant, where the candidates spoke to the workmen. On every hand the signs point to a rousing Democratic victory and an endorsement of the splendid administration of the old council. SALE OF REAL ESTATE Indiana House and lot to be sold at public auction. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, as Commissioner, will sell at public sale at the east door of the court house, in the city of Decatur, Indiana, on the 6th day of November, 1909, at 2 p. m. the hotel property known as the Indiana House and lot which consists of a lot 92% feet long, abutting on Madison street, and 66 feet wide abutting on First street, in the city of Decatur, Indiana, and on which is located a two story frame building containing eleven bedrooms, a kitchen dining room, parlor and office room and closets. This property is onlyone square from the court house, and both the streets on which it is located are bricked. This property must be sold for not less than twothirds of the appraised value, the purchaser to assume and pay the street liens on said property, which amount to about 1480.00. Terms of Sale—One third cash on day of sale; one-third in one year and one-third in two years from date of sale. The purchaser to give his notes for deferred payments, waiving valuation and appraisement laws, with 6 per cent, interest from date until paid, io be secured by mortgage on premises sold and by freehold security. HENRY B. HELLER, Commissioner.

SALE OF DUROC JERSEY SWINE We want to call the attention of the farmers and feeders of hogs to the advertisement of Nidlinger & Son's sale of Duroc Jersey swine. The sale will be held on the farm a short distance northeast of Decatur on next Thursday, Nov. 4. This is a farmer’s sale, and if any of the farmers are in need of any- breeding stock this will be a chance to buy the best of breeding stock at a very reasonable price. This herd stands second to none in the United States in producing good Durocs. Some of the most noted hogs known to the breed have been bred on this farm. Perhaps there was never a time - when hogs were as profitable ag at the present time. It would be a good time to buy a few good breeding hogs. We are just now facing a pork famine if you will notice the shortage in receipts in the market. There are no btetter hogs than the Duroc. He will grind his own feed, make his own bed, and when fat will carry his own carcass to market. If any readers of the Democrat are in need of breeding stock it will be to your interest to attend this sale. — - o TWENTY MEN ARE WANTED Wanted, twenty men to husk corn at the Fonner stock farm. Call Victor Ulman, phone 13M. 255-6 t

SOCIETY COLUMN Family Reunion Was Held at Home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Meyers OTHER SOCIETY NEWS Miss Edna Ehinger Entertained the T. B. G. Club on Wednesday A family reunion was held touay at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Meyers, residing ten miles east of the city. The occasion marked the thir-ty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Meyers and the birthday anniversary of a son-in-law, S. C. Shumm. During the day much pleasure was enjoyed by all The host and hostess are among the best people of the vicinity and before leaving the guests wished them as happy a future as the past had been. A delicious dinner was served at noon. W. A. Meyers, a son, came home from Indianapolis to be in attendance at the reunion. The T. B. G. Club was entertained on Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Edna Ehinger at a sewing and embroidery bee. A pleasat social time with refreshments were enjoyed. After the meeting ended the young ladies formed a party and went to the dance given by th C. B. L. of I. The next meeting is with Miss Ode Fullenkamp. The customary large company of people attended the pedro party at the C. B. L. of I. hall last night. Twenty tables of players enjoyed the game and the dance that followed. First ladies’ prize was awarded to Mrs ,C. V. Connell, and first gentleman's prize to Mr. Charles Miller. Consolation prizes were awarded to Miss Edith Ervin, and to Mr.’ John Starost. Miss Zoa Miller and sister, Mrs. Charles Loch; will give an afternoon party Saturday afternoon. The occasion will be formal and promises to be very pleasant. All members of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen are urged to be present on next Monday night, Nov. Ist at the hall. There will be practice on the drill work. Please be there.

SELECT OFFICERS Federation of Womens Clubs Closed Annual Session Last Night , . AT SOUTH BEND Ladies Enjoyed Auto Rides to Notre Dame and St. Marys Academy

South Bend, Ind., Oct. 28.—Electing officers and naming delegates to the biennial meeting of the general federation next year, the Indiana Federation of -Women’s clubs brought its convention to a close late today. Mrs. Grace Julian Clark, of Indianapolis, was elected president of the federation without opposition and Mrs. Virginia C. Meredith, Cambridge City,was made first vice president. The secretaries are: Mrs. Stella Melker, Crown Point, and Mrs. A. D. Davie, Brazil. The convention adopted resolutions of thanks -for the hospitality extended by the club women Os South Bend and shortly after 4 o’clock adjourned sine die. Mrs. Ryell T. Miller, of South Bend, chairman of tne credentials committee, in reporting to the convention of the registration, said she had names of 135 actual delegates, seventeen visitors, all the general officers and one-half the district officers and board of directors. The attendance today was believed to compare very favorably with that of the 1908 convention held in Indianapolis. The afternoon meeting broke up at 4 o’clock when the delegates and visitors were taken on an automobile excursion to St. Marys academy and Notre Dame. Both institutions were visited, after which the machines returned to the city and took the visitors to the home of J. M. Studebaker, at Sunnyside, where tea was served. The delegates returnd to the city on special trolley cars. The Studebaker reception was the first important social attention

shown the delegates. The second was held this evening when Mrs. M. V. Befger, of Mishawaka, entertained at a mu;;icale. Louin Elbel presided at the piano during the evening. oGOING AFTER INSURGENTS Washington. October 29. —The Republican congressional campaign committee proposes to make war against the twenty-eight Republican members of the house of representatives who voted against the adoption of the old rules without modification the 15th of last March. “Defeat them for renominatton; if that is impossible, try to defeat them at the polls,' is the command that is to go out. It is Speaker Cannon's wish that every one of the insurgents be left at home next year. His doctrine is that he would rather have Democrats occupy seats In the house of representatives than to have Republicans who will not answer at the beck and call of his organization.

AS THE MANAGER W. W. Lantis, of Point Isabell, to Have Charge of Warren Home HIS WIFE AS MATRON Chosen Because of Thrift and Fact He Has Accumulated a Fortune Bluffton, Ind.. Oct. 29.—At a meeting of the building committee of the Chopson Warren M. E. old people s home Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lantis, of Point Isabel, were chosen to act as superintendent and matron of the home as soon as the new buildings are ready for occupancy. Mr. Lantis is now a local preacher in the M. E. church. He has accumulated a considerable fortune in past years, however, and his success along that line impelled the board to choose him to manage the temporal affairs of the home. He will have almost entire charge of the buildings and the three hundred acres of ground adjoining. The work on the buildings is being pushed and the sub-contractors are being impressed w-ith the need of hurry. Recently the board of trustees insisted that the contractor increase the wages of the carpenters 10 cents per hour, from 25 to 35 cents, in order that he could secure mote men. The contractor complied.

HELPFUL HINTS ON HAIR HEALTH Scalp and Hair Troubles Generally Carelessness. Dandruff is a contagious disease caused by a micn>e which also produces baldness. Never use a comb or brush belonging to some one else. No matter how cleanly the owner may be, these articles may be infected with microbes, which will infect your scalp. It is far easier to catch nair microbes than it is to get rid of them, and a single stroke of an infejeted comb or brush may well lead to baldness. Never try on anybody else’s hat. Many a hatband is a resting place for mfcrobes. If you happen to be troubled with dandruff, itching scalp, falling hair or baldness, we have a remedy which w-e believe will completely relieve these troubles. We are so sure of thils that we offer it to you with the understanding that it will cost you nothing for the trial if it does not produce the results we claim. This remedy is called Rexall “93” Hair Tonic. We honestly believe it to be the most scientific remedy for scalp and hair troubles, and we know of nothing else that equals it for effectiveness, because of the results it has produced ita thousands of cases. Rexall “93’’ Hair Tonic is devised to banish dandruff, restore natural color when its loss has been brought about by disease, and make the hair naturally silky, soft and glossy. It does this because it stimulates the hair follicles, destroys the germ matter, and brings about a free, healthy circulation of blood, which nourishes the hair roots, causing them to tighten and grow new hair. We want everybody who has any trouble with hair or scalp to know that Rexall “93” Hair Tonic is the best hair tonic and restorative in existence, and no one should scoff at or doubt this statement until they have put our claims to a fair test, with the understanding that they pay us nothing for the remedy if it does not give full and complete satisfaction in every particular. Two sizes, 50 cents and SI.OO. Remember you can obtain Rexall Remedies in Decatur only at our store — The Rexall Store. The Smith & Yager Drug Co. '

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