Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 293, Decatur, Adams County, 10 December 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINGHAM Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier 15.00 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. T H~H eTTeR, Manager. The selection of Senator Shively as assistant caucus chairman of the minority in the senate, means that at no distant day he will be caucus chairman in fact It is a place that carries with it not only honor and responsibility, but it means a prominence in the affairs of the democratic party in the nation that will bring him constantly in the public eye. Senator ShHely will measure to the place and responsibility and some day is destined to occupy a prominent place in the affairs of our nation. The tendency of the age, an evolutionary force, was manifested when three business men, renewing their acquaintance in Chicago the other day, took lunch together. Neither of them, a few years ago, would have refused a mug of beer or a glass of wine, though none were habitual drinkers. Now, each in turn indicated that he had abandoned the use of intoxicants, and all united on mineral water. This social evolution is progressing and brewers and distillers may well take notice. —South Bend Times. ■ i ji i . ■ MT. PLEASANT AND BUELAM. | — The Rev. J. C. Valentine announces that he will preach at Pleasant Valley next Sunday morning and at Buelah Sunday evening. His desire is that there be a large attendance at both places. - ■ FOR RENT—I2O acres of land east of the city. Inquire James K. Niblick.

I — USEFUL — Christmas Presents AT THE BOSTON STORL The tendency of the times trends towards the buying of useful presents for our friends. Our buyer with this idea in view has just returned from the market with the most complete line of novelties for this use. 1 d?We mention a Few of the many things we have to offer. I A SPECIAL LINE OF UMBRELLAS £ Furs, I Silk waist patterns, Fancy Hose, Belts, ■ Scarfs, Shirt waist sets, Fancy Collars, Hand Bags, I Gloves, Blankets. Belt Pins, Mesh Bags, S H’dkfs, Sweepers, Sweaters, Hat Pins, ♦ 1 Combs, Centerpieces, ■ Xmas Boxes. Sash Pins. f KUEBLER & MOLTZ I I. 0. 0. F. Building. Decatur, Indiana.

MAY CUT SOME ICE The First of the Week if the Present Cold Snap Continues. ISO SAY THE ICE MEN They Are Getting Ready to Cut Ice While Sun is Hidden. , If the present cold weather continues tor a few days the ice men of the city will harvest an early Ice crop, in fact the earliest in a great many years. When questioned this morning the Conter Ice Company stated that at present the Ice on the river measured three inches in depth, and as the general thickness of ice for the harvest should he six incites, they stated that should the present cold weather continue the harvesters could begin work the first of the week. Os course this depends upon the weather man, and should there come a suddenwarm streak the harvest would be all off for the present. Many of the local meat dealers, who put up ice for their own use, stated that they have everything in readiness, and should the ice be in fit condition, will begin the cutting and storing the first of the week. Last year the ice crop was a total failure. At one time in the season the ice was in good condition for three or four days, and the ice Storers desided to wait until the following Monday, but when that time came, a warm rain had set in and the ice was ruined. The ice season usually reaches its highest point in February, and it rarely happens that the ice yield comes as early as this month. Some of the older citizens stated that they well remember that one year the heaviest yield of ice came as late as March. o— NOTICE. We are operating our feed mills every- day and grind ear corn and all kinds of small grain. Charges reason able. Give us a trial. Respectfully, 293-2wks P- KIRSCH.

PAYMENTS ON MACADAM ROAD. Llge Huffman, who, with a company of men had the contract for the building bf the system of roads in Jackson township, has asked that he be paid the remainder of his money by the county treasurer. He still has due him about S9OO and wishes this. O. P. Garrett Is not exactly satisfied with that these roads did not come under the law which the supreme court declared unconstitutional, but has decided to issue the warrant for the remainder of the money, providing Huffman put up a sufficient bond to keep the auditor from losing money should .the courts eventually decide that the money had been paid out illegally. ■ Bluffton Banner. bigtencenTshow Frank Waite, One of Twenty Rescued Miners Appears at the Star. . AND GIVES LECTURE Jock Zierath, a Comedian, is Also on the Bill and the Reels Are Good. The show which Johnny Stoneburner is giving his patrons this week at the Star Is all that is claimed for It, the best thing ever witnessed In Decatur. His place was packed last evening and all who were there were pleased with each part of the performance. The motion picture reels were excellent and furnished alll kinds of fun for the young and old, the songs were also good, then came Frank Waite, one of the original twenty miners taken from the Cherry mine, after eight days in the horrible pit of death. He was dressed just as he was when taken from the shaft, car ries his dinner bucket and tells his story in a simple manner, explaining the stereopticon slides, which shows various views of the mine and the scenes which followed the dreadful disaster. He has the proofs that he is the real thing and he looks the part. The show closes with a fifteenminute sketch by Happy Jack Zierath, a star black-face comedian, who keeps the crowd roaring. It’s a big show for a dime, and don’t you forget It.

SOCIETY COLUMN, Society is Dull at This Time ; of Season—Very Few Parties ARE GIVEN NOW Milady is Working on Her) Christmas Gifts—Miss Acker Entertains. The social realm has been particularly dull for several weeks and It is hoped that with the holiday season society will revive and that there will be many things of interest to record. Just at present milady is busying herself with the making of Christmas fifts, trifles that please all the more ecause they are made with the giver’s own fingers —or to the making of plum puddings, mince pies, and other delicacies that go to make up the material part of the Christmas celebration, so that little time Is given at this season to outside social affairs. The ladies of the Aid society of the Church of Christ are holding an interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. Harry Helm this afternoon. Mrs. Oscar Jones pleasantly entertained a number of ladles at dinner Thursday, the guests being Mesdames Ora Adams and Thomas Baugher of Hoagland. The Eastern Star order will meet this evening at their hall and some important business will be transacted. The election of officers for the ensuing year will take place and other business will also be talked over. Every member is requested to be on hand. Yesterday being the birthday of Mrs. Ella Mutchler, she in a very charming way entertained a number of her lady friends at 6 oclock dinner. Those who enjoyed the few happy hours were Mrs. Ben Elzey land the Misses Bertha and Lizzie Knoppe, Emma Schlickman, Edith Hackman, Margaret Weidler and Matilda Sellemeyer. Friday Night club which departed this week from its -usual date, met Thursday evening with Miss Minta Acker and a most pleasant evening was given by that hostess. The company numbered about fourteen, among whom were several guests other than the club members. The guests were Mrs. O. L. Vance, Mrs. Eli Meyer and Mrs. Blanche Hoffman of Preble. — Miss Irene Schirmeyer was the guest of friends in Fort Wayne this afternoon. Ed Bailey, who was a business caller in our city today, has returned to his home at Monroe. Dr. W. H Smith went north on the Interurban this afternoon on professional business. George Tricker left today for Delphos toTook after some business and will return home this evening. Bud Summers returned to his home at Monroe after looking after some real estate business In the city. Paul Wilthouse left for his home this afternoon at Berne after attending to some business in the city this morning. Charles Sether left this afternoon for several places south along the line whore he was looking after some cigar business. The shoy “As You Like It,” which showed at the opera house last evening, left for Bluffton, where they will play this evening. Findley Drake, the engineer at the interurban power house, who sustained broken ribs yesterday morning in a fall from a ladder, is reported as getting along very well, indeed. James Artman, who received bad injury to one of his legs, which was caught between the wheels of his buggy and the buggy box while working for an art company in Illinois, is now able to be out without the use of his crutches. q. FOR SALE —A Poled-Angus bull, coming two years old. Enquire of Dyke Frisinger, at the postoffice. 289tf o ************** * * * NOTICE. * ’ * * * This is the last day for * * paying your gas bills. * | * Do so at once and avoid * I * the penalty. * Indiana Lighting Co. * * * I **************

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IhS 'Maj i 'll .... ■ ; -• 'fit ~ a st, i YOUR CHRISTMAS PIANO SHOULD BE A GOOD 0NE.... By far the most important consideration in a Piano is the QUALITY. Call at our store and play the player piano. Let us ghow you all of them and explain their merit. Your Christmas Piano should be a good one. Make your selection here. The Packard, The Steck, The Auto-Piano, The Emerson, The Sterling, The Lawton, The Angelus, The Knabe. Yager Bros., & Reinking.

♦ <♦♦♦>s<sl♦♦♦♦»< I »»•♦♦♦♦♦ ATTENTION! Rapid Cholera Remedy and Egg Producer —means more eggs. Rapid Roup Remedy —means live , and laying hens. Rapid Louse Killer —means no lice. 1 Rapid Gall Remedy—means due sym- 1 pathy for your horse. Smith & Ya- i ger. ' j o FOR RENT —A seven room house oa Ninth street, good water, cistern and hydrant and other conveniences. Inquire of Mrs. P. J. Hyland, Fifth street. ts ■ ■ - - o FOR SALE —Cook stove, side board, rockers, glass door cupboard, and several other articles, inquire Mrs. A. J. Peoples last house south of J. M. Frisinger’s and north of G. R. & I. Ry., Route 5. 6ts LOST —A hoy’s overcoat, either here in the city or between here and the Schlickman farm In Kirklad township. Please return to this of floe. 282-‘Jt o English setter bird dog for sale; price $15.00. Guaranteed, or will trade for black, white and tan Beagle hound female, small, that is good and all-day stayer. Address or call at W. H. Moore’s barber shop, Willshire, Ohio. dec4-2wks o : — Foley’s Kidney Remedy will cure any case of kianey or bladder trouble that is not beyond the reach of medicine. Cures backache and irregularities that if neglected might result in Bright’s disease or diabetes. HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. o Democrat Want Ads. Pay

►♦♦♦♦♦♦ 1 1 1 ♦ ♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦< BOWLING CONTEST. At the bowling alley this evening the high school team will bowl with the Palace team and the contest promises to be a warm one. Both teams have been practicing for several days And have been rolling up some very good scores. The contest opens at 8 j’clock. -- o— * ——- . NOTICE. There will be a special meeting of the Elks this evening at their hall. All members are, requested to be present. Business of importance. -o — AGENTS WANTED —O e or two men in Adams county to represent one of the best nurseries in the state. Write A. L. Reed, 2103 Pearl street, Anderson, Ind. 293t3 —oDemocrat Want Ads. Pav

I A SPECIAL SALE on Oranges, Bananas and Grapes at The Decatur Candy Kitchen. Bananasßc per doz. 2 doz. |sc r londa Oranges IScperdoz. 2 doz. 25c Lake Keuka Grapes per bunch . . . jOC THESE PRICES FOR SATURDAY ONLY. ~ NIDLINGER j, COLCHIN the Interurban Station. Decatur, Ind. tl

♦♦♦♦*♦♦♦»s»» ♦ ♦ ><■♦»» YOUNG MEN WANTED. Government Pays Railway Mail Clerk* SBOO to $1,400 a Year—Free Scholarship* are Offered. Uncle Sam holds spring examinations for railway mall clerks in this vicinity. The job is for life; hours are short, salary twice monthly and vacation. To any young man this is the opportunity of a lifetime. Thousands of appointments are to be made. Common school education Is all you need; city and country people have equal chance. Start to prepare now—free Information. Free scholarships this month. Write immediately to Central Schools, Dept. 208, Rochester, N. Y. 10-11-14-21-28Jan.5-6-7 s-9 o— — FOUND —A business key: owner can have same by seeing J. C. Atz and paying for this ad.