Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 259, Decatur, Adams County, 30 October 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat Published Evary Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM Subscription Kates: Per week, by carrier 10 ceais Per year, by carrier.. $5.00 Pee month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by malt ...... $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known oa applioation. Entered at the poetoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. ~Z H' HELL ER, Manager.

THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET For Mayor HERMAN L. CONTER For Clerk a M. DeVOSR 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 THE THINGS THOSE SPEAKERS SHUNNED In their speeches they forgot the things in which the tax payers of trie city are today most vitally interested and shunned the issues in the campaign as if they were vipers of a most deadly sort. —Johnny Wise. Is that so? We expect that when they produced the figures showing that Decatur’s tax rate is not the highest in the state, and that it is not three or four times the rate in Portland and B'uffton, and that P. L. was either the victim of misplaced confidence or wilfully and maliciously misrepresented them in order to bolster up his campaign thunder, that It was natural for P. L. to feel that the speakers were shunning the Issues that confront the American people in this the greatest and most critical period in the world s history. We presume that when they held that enraptured audience spellbound and conveyed them by easy stages through the history made period of the life of the present council, stopping with eloquent exclamation points at the critical per-

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************** ♦ * f * If elected mayor of ths city ♦ * of Deeatur, it will be my honest * * purpose to uphold and enforce * , * the law. and especially the law * * against the blind tiger and the * 1 * bootlegger. They shall not live * ' * during my administration, and * 1 * my first instruction to every ap- * 1 j * pointed police officer will be that * 1 * their resignation will be demand- * ’ * ed upou the first evidence of such * * law violations. * • * HERMAN L. CONTER. * ************** ' T.7T-T5,.. , .. n.* tods when the city’s credit was at low ebb, and how these city statesmen nursed the wounded and bleeding child back to life and health, that P. L. thought they were shunning the great problems,and were talking idly of the silly and trivial affairs of our city government. We expect that when those speakers grew doubly eloquent in expressing their condemnation of the reform as practiced upon our generous and trustful citizenship, that P. L. thought of how they shun the real issues, and talk like the political stumper about the little things. We expect that when the documentary evidence was flourished showing that the financiers had reduced the red ink of the city’s debt, while their predecessors had but ordered a fresh supply, that P. L. thought the orators bad gone the limit in discussing but the infant questions, and were "shunning" world wide problems and which are of interest in this election. There was some fear when the smoker was suggested that P. L. might refuse to agree to the line of thought as would be expressed by the orators of the occasion. But his refusal nevertheless saddens us, coming as it does at the end of a very pleasant and considerate campaign. P. L. talks even of “diabolical atrocities" and the “outrageous bills" against the city. Dear readers, if P. L. knew anything of the kind, and whether it was “diabolical” or worst, ! he would be printing it in wood type a foot long, and there would not be enough red ink in the country to play it up well. It is but another pipe, Jone of those tax rate pipes that P. IL. works off for the sake of dear old reform. It is not reform but business that the voters of the city want. They want the same kind of business that has paid our bills as we go, and reduced the city debt. Who is more capable and better able to supply the need than the present council? The good financial management will be continued without interruption, and in a few years more of business management, we will be able to look the world in the face, and not owe a dollar.

But as the extent of Dick’s mental caliber is well known in this community, charity demands that we throw the mantle of charity over the error and let the matter drop. —P. L. While you are generously supplying Dick with a mantle, get a horse blanket for yourself. But why all this noise about law enforcement at this time? —P. L. So you call it noise? When a Democratic candidate for mayor of our city publicly and privately subscribes to law enforcement, P. L. calls it noise. In order to excuse his own candidates for their failure in giving us any “noise” about their pledges to the people, P. L. points his index finger at the solemn oath of office — an oath his candidates will never have to subscribe to —and there he sticks, and with mulish persistency derides the public pledge of law enforcement. Oath of office. Jud Teeple once took

the oath of office and took it with the right hand uplifted, agreeing to protect the property of every citizen | of the city. Did he do it? Instead he connived with others and destroyed [ instead of protected property, almost pauperising one citizen. Did he take the path? Mr. Confer will take the oath all right, and he will make it good by a strict compliance with the wishes of the people, and in the meantime he wishes to make it so plain that even a reformer can see it, that law enforcement means nothing short of law enforcement. He wants ft understood before the election that his word

Is worth more than Jud Teeple’s oath meant to him In tho "good old days” and aj much or more than It means to him now. Such a noise. P. L. says "Yea more," and then ho dipped his pen In blue vitrol and wrote those scorching words "diabolical atrocities." This is a mild mannered and gentlemanly campaign. Let's leave Doc. out another four years and give the laboring men the chance of getting one hundred cents on the dollar for their city orders. They need the money, and Doc will scrape along some way. Sim Fordyce stands with both feet on the platform. Were Billy Blodgett here today he would never proclaim that "Decatur is not bankrupt, but she is broke.” The Democratic candidate make the pledge of Law enforcement. An enemy of the blind tiger. Economy. Further reduction of the city debt A lower tax levy. Sim Fordyce has appropriated the entire reform platform: “Stick one in for me.” qjhe Democratic teandidates have made the pledge, and by their record they are entitled to the support and vote of every Democrat in the city. The election is Tuesday but two more days away. If you still think of being reformed, think also of what that reform means to you. Think of how P. L. gets this reform disease every campaign; think of the politics that there is in it for them; think of the reform these reformers have supplied us with in the past; think of the business record of the present council, and think of your primary pledge, that sacred party pledge.

DIED LAST NIGHT Mrs. Andrew Schlagenhauf of Linn Grove, Died Suddenly A BARN BURNED Rev. Reece Suffered a Small Loss by the Burning of His Barn Linn Grove, Indiana, October 30. — (Special to the Dally Democrat)— Mrs. Andrew Schlanhauf one of the pioneer women of this place, died during last night. Death was due from heart failure, and though she has not been in good health for some time, yet no one thought of her death at this time. The deceased is fiftyeight years old and for years has been one of the prominent women of this part of the county. She was the wife of Andrew Schlagenhauf for many years the shoe merchant and postmaster of this place. The family is one of the best in the county and their many friends are shocked today over the announcement of her death. No funeral arrangements had been made at an early hour today. (The barn and part of the contents belonging to Rev. Reece, pastor of the Evangelical church, caught fire and burned to the ground at an early hour last evening. The fire was first discovered some time between five and six o'clock, but it had gotten such a headway that it could not be controlled. The origin is unknown. 0 NEWS FROM WRECK (Continued from page 1.) punctured and will die, while P. Angelos was Injured about the spine. The Immigrants got busy at once looting the wrecked freight cars. Johnnie Crosby, a brakeman on the freight was the hero, and bis work saved two or three lives. He crawled into the wreck and worked to good effect. o — Hoarseness in a child subject to crouj) is a sure indication of the aprpoach of the disease. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given at once or even after the croupy cough has appeared. It will prevent the attack. Contains no poison. Sold by all dealers. o Democrat Want Ads. Pay

SOCIETY COLUMN Miss Dorothy Dugan Entertained at a Hallowe’en Party A DINNER PARTY Miss Mildred Strebe Gave a Birthday Party Yesterday Afternoon All members of the Brotherhood of American Yeamen 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. France Conter and Miss Frances Ward gave a Halloween party last evening at their home on First street and the thirty-two young people present enjoyed themselves immensely. Doorkeepers, Edmund and Jerome Bosse welcomed the guest as they arrived and conducted them to the kitchen, which was decorated appropriately with an abundance of hay, corn and fodder. In one corner of the room Miss Frances Ward, dressed as an old witch, told fortunes. A portion of this good time was spent out of doors, there being quite a revelry of witches and spooks. Blazing cattail torches added to the weirdness of the scene by throwing a lurid light on the dancing figures. Also refreshments were enjoyed, and when the party ended at twelve o’clock the ghosts and witches returned to their homes tired but happy. A most attractive Hallowe’en party was given by the young people of St. Johns church at Fort Wayne last evening. A pleasant social time with refreshments, were enjoyed. The guests were from this city and were as follows: Misses Lucy Fruchte, Lettie Wetter, Mathilda Sellemeyer, Alice Knapp, Margaret Weickler, Lydia Miller, Esther Corbett, Emma, Rosa and Dora Schlickman, Ella and Emma Mutchler, Mrs. Ben Elzey, Mrs. Otto Reppert, Mrs. Anna Yahne.

The five girls of the “Don’t Worry Club” entertained twenty of their friends, ten boys and ten girls at the homo of Miss Dorothy Dugan last evening. The girls of the club are the Misses Veda Hensley, Dorothy Dugan, Winnlfred Ellingham, Vivian Dutcher and Gladys Meyers. The house was beautifully and appropriately decorated for the occasion. Great masses of crysanthemums filled the vases and autumn leaves and jaco lanterns were the attractive decorations of every room. The lanterns and great fireplace furnished soft light that made the scene an especially pretty one. The guests arrived in fancy dress costumes and presented a charming appearance. A grand march opened the evening's good thne of Hallowe'en pleasure. The guests enjoyed a Virginia reel dance, and all of the oldtime tricks were tried, peeling an apple and throwing the skin and others. The luncheon was very suggestive of Hallowe'en. Souvenirs of the eveplng were hollowed gourd filled with corn candy. Tiny brooms decorated the deep yellow ice cream served with cake of the same color, and added to the attractiveness of this pleasant Hallowe'en party. Mrs. Bessie Berard Smith entertained the telephone girls last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Gerard. Those present and enjoying the time of their lives were Gussie Cramer, Margaret Daniels, Kate Hammel, Pansy Bell, Agnes Murray, Pearl Purdy and May Smith, the latter being from Fort Wayne. A merry time with games and other amusements were enjoyed until a late hour, and then refreshments were served to the invited guests. Margaret Daniels won the contest in the cat game. The Methodist Mite Society was entertained by Mrs. Henry Krick at her home on Mercer avenue yesterday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Johnson of the south part of the city entertained at a family dinner party today. Miss Mildred Strebe gave a birthday party yesterday afternoon, a dozen playmates of Mildred enjoyed themselves immensely, the occasion being the tenth anniversary of their hostess. Miss Jean Lutz favored the guests of the party by giving several piano numbers. Refreshments were enjoyed. Those present were Pauline Krick, Zlda Melchl, Vivian Burk, Mil-

dred Strebe, Rowena Shoaf, Naomi Cramer, Grace Lichenstager. Mra. C. E. Peoples of the south part of the city was given a masquerade party last evening by a few of her friends and the evening was passed in a very pleasant way by those who attended. Mrs. Meyers of CraigvHle, was an out of town guest o — LICENSE REFUSED George Syphers Arranged for His Wedding Next Tuesday at Airdome REFERRED TO COURT The Question of Granting License Will Be Heard Tuesday Morning George Syphers has been having his troubles today and he feels they are uncalled for too. His wedding day has been fixed for next Tuesday,when he had arranged to claim the hand and heart of Mrs. Francis Smith, the event to occur at the Star airdome and plans had been made by George and by Mr. Stoneburner to make It a red letter occasion, but when George appeared at the clerk's office today and asked for the papers necessary, he was notified that some one had objected to bls romance and the matter of granting a license was referred to ‘the chcult court. George took the applications, and went to the home of his fiance, who was suffering from a sore foot and could not report at the court house. There he had the blanks filled out and sworn to and the same were presented in court. Judge Merryman said he would have to hear evidence in the matter and set the cause for Tuesday morning, ! notifying George to be present with his girl at that time and advising him to secure the services of a lawyer. ! George still hopes to get the docu- ! ments and to have the weddfag as ! announced without a postponement of • the date. If he gets the license, watch for a big social event.

TO HIGHER COURT The Faylor vs. Studabaker Case Appealed to the Appellate Court NEW TRIAL REFUSED Attorneys Argued Hours on the Question —120 Days Granted to File Bill The famous Faylor vs. Studabaker case, which has been tried more times than any cause ever before the courts in this and Wells county and has been to the appellate and the supreme court, had another inning today when the attorneys on either side argued for hours on a motion for a new trial. At two o’clock this afternoon, Judge Merryman overruled this motion and an appeal was prayed to the appellate court of Indiana. The court after rendering judgment on the verdict granted the appeal, and allowed the defendants 120 days for their bill of exceptions, sixty days for the filing of the bond which was fixed at 17,000, and which is to be approved by the court. The case will be taken to the

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fl List of Bargains Carefully read this Hit- '* conUlne many good location* at rea, enab| price*. We can offer you a large nu mber of other propertie*. m * ny #( which have juet recently been put up on the market. By making | nvettt lion., at once, you may save mon* on your purchaae. The Snow Agency, - - Decatur, Indiana, Phone 230 IN ACRE LOTS, SMALL FARMS, ETC., ETC.

No. 777 —An acre and a quarter tract with good four room house, cellar, fruit trees, stable, etc., on good public road y SBSO-00 j^ o —l B a one acre tract near the corporation, plenty of fruit, good story and a half house on traction line $1,325.00 No. 787—1 s a well improved ®ye acre tract within a half mile of Decatur, good water, story and half house.. No. 793—1* an eight and three quarter acre tract on public road, joins Decatur corporation has fair improvements $2,250-00 No. 799 —Is a well located 15% acre tract near the city, ordinary house, good barn, and some other buildings (would accept good small property as part payment) .$3,000.00 No. 743—1 s a fifteen acre tract well

We have also a large number of other tract* at from $90.00 to $125.00 an acre. And vacant city lot* some on brick *treet* in good locations at reasonable price*.

No. 792—1 s a single story residence of six rooms on Market street, city and cistern water, brick sidewalks, alley lot SBOO.OO No. 775 —I* a comfortable cottage on south Ninth street, good location, alley lot $850.00 No. 805—Is a comfortable cotatge on north Third street, city and cistern water, electric lights, good sewerage, fifty feet frontage, good stable, etc. $925.63 No. 755—A large convenient cottage on Tenth street, near Madison street, brick sidewalk, city and cistern water, good sewerage.sl,ooo.oo Nx 776 —Is a new five room cottage on Line street, two porches, drove well, cistern, full lot, near traction line i $1,150-00 i,o. 736 —Is a modern seven room story and a half residence on brick foundation in southeast Decatur, electric lights, etc $1,600.00 No. 804—Is a well arranged story and a half residence on water and gas

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Improved on traction line, good barn, comfortable house, good po«i. try farm No. 808—-Is a well located twenty-two acre tract near Decatur corporation Is on main stone road, nice building sites, well fenced, tiled,.-$2,100.00 No. 789 —Is a well improved twentytwo acre tract about a mile and a half from Decatur, all new, and good building $2,550.00 No. 794—1 s a well located 67 acre tract near Decatur on stoned road. Good land, well drained, and ran* good buildings SIIO.OO an am No. 806—Is a good eighty acre tract close to market, on stoned ro*d, new large buildings, good water, etc at $90.00 an acre No. 791—1 s a well located eighty acre tract near traction line, on stoned road, has at least $1,590 W worth of good buildings at $62.50 an acre.

lines, on traction line south, stably two full lots .$1,550.v» No. 778—A comfortable large cottage, on good sewer, on south Tenth street, good barn, drove well, fruit maple shade, etc $1,750.00 No. 785 —A well built seven room residence on stone foundation tn south Decatur, on water and gas lines, electric lights, etc $2,200-00 No. 752 —A new well built story and a half residence on north Third street, cellar, electric lights, city water good sewerage, etc. .$2,300.00 No. 786 —Is a new seven room story and a half residence, on traction line, brick street, good cellar, stable, etc. $2,750.00 No. 807 —Is an up-to-date ten room residence on the brick street, about three squares from the court house, two cellars, hot and cold bath complete, furnace, electric lights, good stable, plenty of fruit, weathered oak and natural wood finsh, is well located and a desirable property

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