Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 28, Decatur, Adams County, 2 February 1910 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW a ELLINQHAM Subscription Rate*; Per week. by caerle* .14) ceius Per year, by carries $5.00 Per month, by mai1...........25 cents Per year, by wall $2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates mad* known on application. ~Entered at the posWfflce at Decatur, kidlana, as second-class mall matter. J. H. HELLER. Manager. The Evening News has been a close observer of Judge Sturgis’ work on the bench. It is not overstating facts when it Is said that it has been many years since a judge of Mr. Sturgis’ ability has conducted court in Blackford county. He has been fair and impartial to all. He has not only demonstrated that he is well grounded in the law, but he has an abundance of common sense, an attribute that is absolutely essential in a juris*. A hair splitter never makes a good judge. Mr. Sturgis is no hair splitter, but that he makes his decisions based upon the law and the evidence is amply proved by the confirmation of his decisions by the higher courts. — Hartford City News. John W. Kern has written a letter to a newspaper man In this state saying he will not be a candidate for United States senator in case the democrats elect a majority of the members of the legislature. This was the proper thing for Mr. Kern to do as it will be impossible for the opposition to make use of his name now for the purpose of creating discord in the democratic ranks. But the opposition papers have already trotted out Mr. Taggart as a senatorial candidate. They always keep Taggart's name well to the front, though, evidently believing that the most important work they can do in a campaign is to howl about that democratic leader. You never catch them spending much time, however, upon a dead one —Columbia City Post,

OFFICE HELP WANTED. Bookkeepers and stenographers who are unemployed would do well to correspond with us, as we are unable to fill al Ithe positions open and frequently have calls for high class help. Bluffton (Ind.) Business College. 28t2 LOST —A pair of gold-trimmed glasses, in case with the name of A. G. Bixler on inside. Lost somewhere between the Methodist church and Eighth street. Finder return to Mrs. John Stultz, or leave at this office.

A Big Special Bonus Vote Offer Opens Friday, Jan. 28, at 8 a. m. and Closes Saturday Evening, Feb. 5, at 10 o’clock

Each candidate sending or bringing to The Democrat office twenty five ($25) dollars, during the period above mentioned, will be given a voucher for Two Hundred Thousand Extra Votes, besides the regular votes given on the $25 worth of business turned in. This amount does not all have to be turned in at one time. Whenever the amount turned in by any one candidate amounts to $25, he or she will be given a voucher for the. votes. Subscriptions turned in any day during the above mentioned time will apply on this offer. The above 200,000 Bonus voucher will also be given for sls worth of new subscriptions turned in between the above mentioned dates. It means that if you turn in $25 worth as old subscriptions you get a Bonus voucher for 200,000 votes and sls on new

Candidates living outside of the city will be allowed to work up to the last minute on Feb. sth by mailing their business wherever thev are before 10 o’clock Saturday evening, Feb. sth., so that it will show the postoffice stamp, stamped before 10 o’clock that evening. GET BUSY! HURRY! HUSTLE! Get Used to the High Speed. If you expect to win the $505 Brush Runabout, the SIOO Diamond Ring or any of the other valuable prizes. Any one candidate may win as many of the Bonus Vote Vouchers as he can.

THE SOCIAL NOTES Afternoon Club Ladies Give Banquet for Their Husbands —Given AT KUEBLER HOME Sewing Society of Lutheran Church to be Entertained by Mrs. Heckman. Our echoes roll from soul to soul And grow forever and e’er. —Tennyson. The annual banquet given by Mesdames Moltz and Kuebler to the clerks of the Boston store will be given Thursday evening at the Kuebler home and promises to be one of great pleasure. Abounding happiness, (good cheer and sumptuous viands, far eclipsing any of the banquets given by them in previous years, was the annual dinner given Tuesday evening by the ladies l of the Afternoon club for their husbands, the event taking place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kuebler. The banquet dinner was served at 6 o’clock, about fifty being seated at small tables throughout the spacious | rooms of the Kuebler home, which iwas made further attractive by a proi fusion of potted plants, attractively | arranged. The dinner was prepared j and served by the ladies, the menu I comprising the following delicious viiands: Fried chicken, mashed potaI toes, gravy, oyster patties, cottage I cheese, olives, pickles, marmalade, (Waldorf salad, ice cream, cake, cof(fee. Following the banquet a general good social time was spent and the ; gentlemen are profuse in their expression of the royal entertaining . qualities of the ladies of the After- | noon club. Those present were I Messrs, and Mesdames Charles ChrisI ten, Henry Bremerkamp, C. V. Con- | nell, J. H. Bremerkamp, Ed Ehinger, i Ben Knapke, James P. Haefling. U. i Deininger, W. A. Kuebler. D. D. Clark, I Martin Mylott, Henry Schulte, J. B. Meibers, John Garard. C. S. Meibers, Charles Niblick, James Niblick, Charles Voglewede, Mrs. Christena Niblick and son, Jesse, Mesdames Frank Crawford, Carrie Ehinger, R. J. Holthouse, and Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Sneilon of Willshire, Ohio. The Helping Hand society of the German Reformed church will be entertained Thursday by Mrs. John Spuhler. "Saved to Serve: Native Helpers: Christian Home Makers,” is the topic of study for the Christian Women's Board of Missions, which meets at the home of Mrs. Henry Stevens Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Helm will be the leader, the Bible lesson being taken from Gal. 5:13-24. Besides

prayer and hymns there will be readings by various members present on ’’Homes in India and Mountain Teachers;’’ a reading. "India Women,” by Mrs. Percy Williams, and a reading, "Young People's Work,' by Mrs. Jacob Eady. Miss Lilly Venls of Hoagland Is being entertained by Miss Ruby Artman at her home on Tenth street. The Thimble club will meet Saturday afternoon this week instead of the usual Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Earl Adams will be the hostess. The members of the Sewing society of the German Lutheran church will hold an allday session tomorrow at the home of Mrs. Charles Heckman. This order usually meets but once a month, but owing to the great rush of work now in the making of quilts, comforts and other things for their sale, they meet every two weeks. They will be entertained at dinner by Mrs. Heckman. Miss Mae Ehler arrived today from Bluffton to be in attendance at the ball this evening. She will be the guest of Miss Vera Ehinger. The last meeting before the Lenten season was enjoyed by the girls of the T. B. G. club last evening, being entertained by Miss Letta Fulienkamp. Embroidery work occupied their time, wnile instrumental music was provided by Miss Agnes Voglewede and vocal by Miss Bertha Kinney. A tempting lunch was served by the hostess. Mrs. Henry Waggoner and children of Fort Wayne are visiting with her mother, Mrs. John Rex, and other relatives. The Christian Endeavor society of the Church of Christ is,making preparations for a valentine social to be given Monday evening, February 14th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Steele on Fifth street. Mrs. Sarah Cochran, one of the oldest and best known ladies of the city, today arrived at the eighty-eighth anniversary of her birth, and this occasion, which is given to very few people, was celebrated by her children and a number of her other relatives with a surprise party, a large number of whom called this morning at her home on Nuttman avenue, bringing with them baskets filled to overflow ing with good things to eat of all kinds from which a sumptuous repast was spread at noon. That Mrs. Cochran may live many more happy years, and be blessed with the remarkably good health and activity she now enjoys is the wish of all. Those with their families who shared in the celebration are Chris Weldy of this city; James Brown, Mr. Yakes, Mr. Heller of Preble; Walter John of Monroe; Mrs. Maria Hartman of Detroit; Mrs. Caroline Hartman of Peterson. The dance Tuesday evening at the Eagles’ hall was attended by a large number and a very good time was enjoyed by all present.

THE COURT NEWS Will of the Late Henry Hoppel Probatd —Certified Copy Also MADE FOR PROBATE In Van Wert County, Ohio — The Real Estate Transfers Made Today. The will of Henry Hoppel. formerly of Blue Creek township, whose death occurred at Willshire last week—January 28th—where he had spent his late years, was probated in the Adams circuit court this morning. The will was written August 4, 1909, and was witnessed by D. E Smith and William Hilgeman. He gives to his wife, Eliza Jane Hoppel, a life interest in all the real and personal estate that is left after the payment of the just debts. The real estate includes land in Blue Creek township, and the west half of lot 32 on M alcott street, Willshire. At the death of the wife the sum of one hundred dollars out of said property is to go to his son, Joseph Hoppel, and all the remainder, both real and personal, to the son, Joseph William Hoppel. As a part of the land mentioned in the will is in Willshire, Ohio, it was necessary that a certified copy of the will be made, and this will be filed in the Van Wert county court. Real estate transfers were recorded as follows: Alice Swoveland to Huber M. DeVoss, lots 729, 728, Decatur, $1800; Unites States to John Albaugh, land in Root tp., ; William Baumgartner to Jacob S. Moser, lot 147, Berne, 81; Lawrence Beitier to Manasse M. Liechty, 70 acres, Monroe tp., $4900; David A. Wickey to Jacob J Eicher, 2 acres, Wabash tp., $650; Eugene Wahli to William Baughman, lot 147, Berne. ——o Mr. Mont Evans of DeLong has arrived in the city for a short stay with friends. o ■ — A SAFEGUARD TO CHILDREN. "Our two children of six and eight years have been since infancy subject to colds and croup. About three years ago I started to use Foney’s Honey and Tar, and it has never failed to preven tand cure these troubles. It is the only medicine I can get the children to take without a row." The above from W. C. Ornstein, Green Bay, Wis., duplicates the experience of thousands of other users of Foley’s Honey and Tar. The Holthouse Drug Co. o — ........ FOR RENT—A good six room house, newly repaired, on Elm street. Enquire Hooper & Lenhart or William ! Zimmerman.

subscriptions means another Bonus voucher for 200,000 extra votes. This offer will positively not be repeated and will be the largest vote offer of any kind during the contest.—lt affords candidates who get busy an opportunity to materially advance their standing, and new entries can easily catch up with the present leaders. A couple of these may decide who will win the $505.00 Brush Car or the SIOO Diamond Ring and other valuable presents to be awarded. This is an opportunity that you cannot afford to overlook. It is easier to get the free votes now than it is to wait and have to get an extra number of subscriptions later on.

WON’T NEED A CRUTCH. When Editor J. P. Sossman of Cor •nliua, N. C.. bruised his leg badly, it started an ugly sore. Many salves and ointments proved worthless Then Bucklens Arnica Salve healed it thoroughly. Notting is so prompt and sure for ulcers, boils, burns, bruises, cuts, corns, sores, pimples, eczema or piles. 25 c at all druggist*. FIFTY FIVE YEARS Os Life Together Have Been Spent by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Railing. THE CELEBRATION Os Anniversary Was Held Yesterday at J. W. Vail Home —A Supper. The home of J. W. Vail on Madison street Tuesday was the scene of the happy celebration of the fifty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Railing, and brought to their memories many happy days they have been permitted to spend together during all these years. At that time there were no railroads or interurbans through this part of the country and Middletown was the only stopping place between here and Wayne. They were married in Wayne, making the trip through in a sled, and eating their wedding supper at Middletown. Sleighing was splendid ail that winter and no doubt this made the extensive wedding trip all the more memorable. Miss Hulda Loser invited Mr. and Mrs. John Rice, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Vail and daughter, Mary Louise, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sprang, together with the aged couple and Forest Vail to help eat a bounteous supper which she had tastefully prepared at the Vail homestead. It will be an occasion long to be remembered and we extend our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Railing, hoping they may live to celebrate many more such anniversaries. First National Bank of Decatur Interest bearing certificates of deposit issued, payable on demand at three per cent per annum left for six months. Four per cent interest given on certificates left one year.

Our 1910 Real Estate List Ha* some excellent properties, and good bargain*—never b*f ore placed before the public. 1 We have a large number of other tract*, ranging In price* from |90.0j, to $125.00 an acre. Also land* in M iehigan, Dakota, Oklahoma and Teas, in all stages of improvement*. Drop in and see us before investing. SNOW AGENCY, Phone 230, DECATUR, INDIANA.

1— No. 820—Is an acre tract with new cottage house and cellar, on Mercer Avenue, $1,500.00. 2— No. 817 —Is a half acre on W est Adams street, fair house, drove well, etc.. $2,000.00. 3— No. 798—1 s a three quarter acre tract on traction line south of Decatur, good house, etc., $1,325.00. 4— No. 754—1 s an acre and a quarter tract on traction line in north Decatur, comfortable residence, etc, $2,200.00. 5— No. 831—Is a one acre tract at Eleventh and Nuttman streets, a first class residence, well, cistern, stable, etc.. $2,500.00. 6— No. 787—1 s a well improved five acre tract not far from Decatur, fruit, drove well, etc., $1,250.00. 7 No. 790 —Is a seven acre tract on the public road adjoining the corporation of Decatur. No buildings, good drainage, $200.00 an acre. 8— No. 808—Is a well located twen-ty-two acre tract, on public road, just outside the city corporation, good drainage. $95,000 an acre. 9— No. 818—Is a well improved twentyacre tract, about four miles

In city property, we can supply a sented. Have you examined our re< IS —No. 717 —Is a four room cottage in south east Decatur on the gas and water lines. City water, cistern, .etc., $525.00. 1/ —No. 792—1 s a six room cottage on Market street, city water, sewerage, on gas line, etc., price, SBOO.OO. 18 —No. 775 —Is a comfortable cottage on south Ninth street, has cistern, chicken park, etc., $875.00. ]9_No. 723—1 s a five room cottage on Eleventh street, in good location. Front porch, cistern, etc., $850.00. 20 — No. 805 —Is a well located cottage on North Third street. Has good chicken park, cistern, electric lights, etc., etc., $925.00. 21 — No. 776—1 s a new five room cottage on South Line street, has good cistern, drove well, coal house, etc., $1,150.00. 22— No. 830 —Is a sinx room cottage on Rugg street, near Winchester street. Is on good sewer, gas and water lines, $1,200.00. 23 — 820 —Is a new cottage with celWe have also some high priced < for well improved farms.

FOUND —Strayed to my farm, one mile west of Pleasant Mills, a black face lamb. Owner can have same by calling at this office and paying for this ad.—E. F. Miller. 2"t6 THE MOLER BARBER COLLEGE of Chicago, 111., wants men to learn the barber trade. They offer splendid inducements and a short term completes. They mail free a beautiful catalogue and ask all readers to send for IL Use artificial gas for cooking and avoid gasoline explosions. 10t3

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from Decatur, good land, near the stoned road, $2,500.00. 10—Number* 827 and 828 are forty acre tracts witr fair improv ement, near market, school, etc.; good drain' age, $3,700.00 and $3,800.00 each. 11 bso 829 Is a good 80 acre tract on the stoned road, good drainage well fenced, good house and fair barn eta., $7,500.00. 12— No. 794 —Is a well located 67 acre tract that is well drained and has good two story house, two barns, etc., etc., $7,250. 13 — No. 823 —Is a well improved 100 acre tract on stoned road, in good location, good buildings and well drained, SIOO an acre. With this may be sold an adjoining 20 acre tract. 14— Numbers 832 and 833 are each a 160 acre tract; one can be bought for SIOO.OO an acre and the other for $125.00 an acre. The land locations and buildings are good on each tract 15 — No. 934—1 s a 199 acre tract in good location, Is a good average quality of land, has comfortable old buildings, is fairly well fenced, is near market, school, etc. Price, $83.00 an aere.

almost any demand that may be precent list? lar, cistern, etc., cement walks, about an acre of ground ,on Mercer avenue, $1,500.00. 24 — No. 796 —Is a well heated six room residence on South Fifth street, electric lights, cistern, drove well, stable, fruit, etc., $2,150.00. 25 — No. 831 —Is a number one, seven room residence with cellar, stable, drove well, cistern, fine shade and fruit, on North Eleventh street—about four city 10t5—52,500.00. 26— No. 816—Is an eight room residence, with cellar, furnished bath, electric lights, cistern, drove well, .city water, on gas line, has stable, nice shade and fruit trees, on Monroe street, near Ninth street; price, $3,000.00. 27— We have also some fine locations and lots for eity residences In Schefman's addition for from $175.00 to $325.00 each. Tn Fullenkamp's addition at about $375.00 to $500.90. On Front street and on Marshall street near the traction line at reasonable • figures. city residences that may be traded

ACCOUNTS AT J. H. STONE’S Accounts due me have been left with J. H. Stone for collection. If you are on the list please call at his office and arrange same as soon as possible. FRED B. TAGUE.