Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 35, Decatur, Adams County, 10 February 1910 — Page 2

The Dajly Democrat. a, Ujgjk »*- tmgm ** m ... — ... ■■■— Published Every Evening. Except Sunday, by LEW <1 ELLIN Q H A M Suhaoriptloa Rates. Pm woe*. by earrtar. Ut .*m Pftr ruu, by oewie*. H-0* Per awlb Up will. M WBta Per jmm, by mD I*» Skwjl« a»»tt« » oaata Advertising ratoa ba4» known on appliuatloti Entered ;ti the poetofllce at Uoootur, Indiana, as secomd-class mall matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Since the charge has been made that the tariff is the cause of the awful increase in the cost of living, the senate is going to "investigate” the matter. Aldrich, as the republican leader in the senate, has taken the pains to look after the make-up of the investigating committee. It should be understood that there will not be a fair or honest investigation. It will be even worse than a whitewashing affair, and the country may expect a teport not only exhonorating the tariff, but praising it However, ev-' e r y one knows that the tariff is at the bottom of the trouble, without investigation by any sort of a senate committee. ■J ' ' A staff writer for the American j Magazine, after traveling through the 1 west, writes a leading article for the ' publication and heads it, “Is the Republican Party Breaking Up?” The; author sets out facts which show! strongly that the republican party is breaking up. The feeling in the west, 1 is is stated, is sych as will give the democrats control of the next con-1 gress. And speaking of the “insurgent” movement, is it said that “it declares with a loud voice what it is

Our 1910 Rea! Estate List

Has some excellent properties, and good bargains—never before placed before the public. We have a large number of other tracts, ranging t in prices from $90.00 to $125.00 an acre. Also lands in Michigan, Dakota, Oklahoma and Texas, in all stages of improvements. Drop in and see us before investing. SNOW AGENCY, Phone 230, DECATUR, INDIANA.

1 — No. $20 —Is an acre tract with new cottage house and cellar, on Mercer Avenue, $1,500.00. 2 — No. 817 —Is a half acre on West Adams street, fair house, drove well, etc., $2,000.00. 3 — No. 798 —Is a three quarter acre tract on traction line south of Decatur, good house, etc., $1,325.00. 4 — No. 754 —Is 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— 743—1 s a well located fifteen acre tract near the traction line, good buildings, nice poultry farm. Price, $2,350.00. 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, $95.00 an acre. 9 — 845 —Is a well located 160 acre tract; new barn, drove well, comfort-

In city property, we can supply almost any demand that may be presented. Have you examined our re cent list?

16 —No. 717 —Is a four room cottage in south east Decatur on the gas and water lines. City water, cistern, .etc., $525.00. 1 v—No. 792 —is 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. 19 — No. 723 —Is a five room cottage on Eleventh street, in good location. Front porch, cistern, etc., $850.00. 4v —i\o. ouo —is a wen located cottage on North Third street. Has good chicken park, cistern, electric lights, eic., 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 cel- :

We have also some high priced city residences that may be traded for well improved farms.

against, but whispers and glances , aside when asked how far it is wIUI Sng to go." And the insurgents still dread the accusation of party disloyalty, because, while declaiming and even revolting against the wrongs and 1 blunders of their party, "they swear 1 eternal :**hgiance to the source of i I their wrongs.” Naturally the repubi lican rank and file who desire to see ' something accomplished, will turn to the democratic party, breathing a plague upon both “insurgents” and , “regulars.” This of course can mean nothing less than the collapse of the 'republican organization. ————— MOTHER'S FUNERAL t I (Continued from page 1) this county from Pennsylvania and for a number of years lived just east of this city. Later they moved to Burkett, Ind., whero they have since lived, Mr. Helm dying a number of years ago. Some time afterward she was again united in marriage to John Warren, who has also preceded her in death. Since moving to Burkett she has made a wide acquaintance and was highly respected by all who knew her. She has visited here a number of times, where she made a host of | friends who will be grieved to hear !of her death. The funeral services j will be held Friday at Clear Lake, Ind., J which is but a few miles from that 'place, and where interment will be \ . , made. She leaves six sons and four daughters, and other relatives to mourn their loss. o NOTICE TO I. 0. 0. F. MEMBERS. i All members of the I. O. O. F. lodge are requested to meet at the hall at 8 o'clock Friday morning to attend the funeral services of Brother James I McElhanv. ■ o House and lot on East Chestnut street for sale or rent, subject to sale. Enquire of C. L. Walters. 22t6

able house, on pike road, ochard, etc., $14,600.00. 10 — Numbers 827 and 828 are forty acre tracts witr fair improvements, near market, school, etc.; good drainage, $3,700.00 and $3,800.00 each. 11 — No 829 —Is a good 80 acre tract on the stoned road, good drainage, well fenced, good house and fair barn, ets., $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—1 s 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 —Is 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 acre.

lar, cistern, etc., cement walks, about an acre of ground ,on Mercer avenue. $1,500.00. 24— No. 796 —Is a well located 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 lots —$2,500.00. 26 — 844—1 s a new six room house, cn tila block foundation, on East Oak street, near Mercer avenue, two porches, cistern, open staorway, natural wood finish, bath room, c'.ooet, sink and city water., $1,325.00. 27— We have also some fine locations and lots for city residences. In Schelman's addition for from $175.00 to $325.00 each. In Fullenkamp's addition at about $375.00 to $500.00. On Front street and on Marshall street near the traction line at reasonable figures.

THE SOCIAL NOTES Philathea is the Name of a new Bible Blass Organized Recently. SOCIAL POSTPONED By C. E. Society of Christian Church —Wilbur Gcssinger Surprised. Life is a leaf of paper white Whereon eac hone of us may write His word or two and then comes night. —Lowell. The entertainment accorded the members of the Pocahontas lodge last evening by Mrs. L. B. Brokaw at her home in the north part of the city was a delightful one and thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Contests, games and conversation provided a general good time, after which the hostess, assisted by Megdames Sadie Cowley Kate Zeser and A1 Garard, serfed a tempting lunch from the following menu: Ham sandwiches, baked beans, pickles, olives, doughnuts, peaches and coffee. Among those present were Mesdames Irene Steele, Dick Helm, James Bain, Emerson Beavers, Sadie Cowley, Charles Helm, A1 Garard, Kate Zeser, Henry Thomas and daughter, Portia, Flo Patten, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Eady.

About thirty-five friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Martin Miller southwest of Decatur Monday evening and spent the evening with much enjoyment, the occasion being Edward's twenty-first birthday anniversary. Contests, games, singing and a number of piano solos by the Misses Esther Evans, May Biting, Hulda Bauer and Lvdia Miller, extended until late in the evening, when it rounded up with a delicious luncheon, prepared by Mrs. Miller, after which “Home, Sweet Home" was played by Will Ruckman, accompanied by Mr. Baker, and the friends then departed, complimenting the family on their fine way of entertaining. Those present were; Edward Miller, Ina Martin, Charles Benz, Clara, Eleanor, Agnes, Pete and Casper Miller, Fanny, Mary, and Clara Eiting, Will Laugerman, Albert Laugerman, Lizzie, Margaret and Josephine Eiting, Susie, Edward and Rose Nyffler, Lucy Colehin, Anthony Myers. Hulda Bauer, Louie Nyffler, Fred Geimer, Leo Geimer, Lee Tony, Mary and Amelia Kohne, Anna Meyers, Mary Barkley, Julius Hideman, Will Ruckman, Mr. Baker, Esther Evans, Lydia and Ralph Miller. A jolly crowd of classmates came to greet Wilbur Gessinger on his fifteenth birthday anniversary and to extend to him wishes for many happy returns of the day. The affair was arranged as a surprise and it is said that it was complete in all ways, as the following guests can attest: Misses Addie Stevens, Blanch Biggs, Sarah Bracht, Anola Franks, Imo Soles, Ireat Butler, and Marie Smith; Messrs. Bert Hower, Fred Gay, Peter Bollinger, Emerson Hayes, Carl Fisher, Butler, Miles Roop, Albert Gessinger, Archie Smith, Merrill Buckmaster, Roy Bentz and Wilbur Gessinger.

The pedro party and dance given Tuesday evening by the C. B. L. of I. at their hall was largely attended and was a thoroughly enjoyable affair. For an hour in the fore part of the evening pedro was played, after which came dancing until 11:30. The members of the Pocahontas lodge will be entertained Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson near Monmouth, and a delightful time is assured. The valentine social which was arranged by the Christian Endeavor society of the Christian church for next Monday evening at the home of Mrs. George Steele on Fifth street, has been indefinitely postponed on account of the most serious illness of Mrs. Amanda Daniels, mother of Miss Margaret Daniels, who is president of the society. The young women of the Sunday school class of the Methodist church, tauebt by Miss Mary Miller, hoyr, organized a class for Bible study, and will identify themselves with the state and national organizations, known as “Philathea." The name is a Greek | word, meaning, “Lovers of Tnith,” I and Is certainly an appropriate one for this order, which makes the study of the Bible its great object. The platform of the order is “Young Women for Young Women.” The local society Is organized with the following officers: President, Miss Dessie Mann;

secretary and treasurer. Miss Neva 1.. aad y herrv A committee, including Dorothy Walters, Ruth Gay and Flor* Fledderjohaun, for the draftfug of a constitution, will report at the next meeting, which will be held with Mi»a Flora Fledderjohann next week. Miss Lilah Lachot will entertain the members of the Entre Nous ciub this evening and one of their usual good Umes is assured. The U. S. girls are requested to meet at the home of Edwina Van camp at 7:30 Friday evening. Mrs. Fanny Cole will entertain the members of the Thimble club Saturday afternoon. Mrs. R. K. Allison entertained a number of friends at a dinner part; today. ARRIVED TODAY Body of Frank Crawford Arrived This Morning from Richmond —F uneral TOMORROW MORNING Death Came Unexpectedly —Deceased a Life-Long Resident of County. The body of the late Frank Crawford, whose death occurred at Easthaven hospital, Richmond. Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, arrived here this morning at 8 o’clock over the G. R. & I. railroad and was taken at once to the family home on Eighth street. The death came as a sad and sudden shock to all as the immediate relatives were not aware that the illness was so serious. He had been in failing health for about two years and several months ago was taken to the Easthaven infirmary for treatment.

Quite recently relatives here received i word that he had been stricken with paralysis, the message stating further t that should his condition prove alarming, word would immediately be sent I to the wife, that she might come to be j with him during his illness. The next j message received, however, was yes-j terday afternoon, stating that he had j passed away at 2 o’clock. The deceased was one of the best! known men in the city, having been a | life-long resident of the county. He 1 was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John j Crawford, the father serving at onei time as state representative and as j treasurer for Adams county. The deceased was born January 9, 1853, and, passed away at the age of fifty-seven j years and one month.. Twenty-five j years ago this coming Marst Ist he j wps united in marriage to Miss Mary! Barthell and with the exception of; ;one year in Geneva, they have made! their home here. To them were born! j fives children, all of whom are living: Edna, Jon, Carl, Harold and Leon. All are a$ home except John, who is at .Portland, Oregon, and Carl, who is in { Cincinnati, Ohio, studying for the priesthood. Mr. Crawford was associated for a number of years with his ' father in the mercantile firm of Niblick, Crawford & Sons, and helped in the establishment of -what is now one of the oldest mercantile firms in the city. Besides the aforenamed rela- 1 tives he leaves one brother. Will Crawford, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Congleton and Mrs. Millen Burns. A brother, Joe, died a number of years ago in Colorado. A sister, Mrs. Sally j Gates, has also preceded him, and I two brothers, Rurns and Perry, died; in infancy. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 8:30 o’clock from the St. Marys Catholic church by the Rev. Father Wilkin. Interment in the St. Joseph cemetery.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Decatur will at their council room in said city on Tuesday, the first day of March, 1910, up to 7 o’clock p. m., receive bids for hauling coal for the period of one year, for furnishing coal to the city for the period of one year, furnishing oil to the city of Decatur for one year, drayage for said city for one year and sweeping the streets in said city for the period of four years. Ml b'df r.hpll be rx ompm'od by bond or certified check in the sum of fifty dollars, as assurance that bidder will enter into contract as per bid. I The City Council reserves the right Ito reject any and all bids. Witness my hand this 3rd day of February. 1910. H. M. DeVOSS, City Clerk. Feb.s-11-14 o Use artificial gas for cooking and avoid gasoline explosions. 10t3

our Big Week rjid SPECIAL J 3 We are offering to the public a handsome lot of table linens, at a remarkably low hgure, or I ues. We have arranged a show of this me ° * in our window and you are invited to look there or j the extraordinary prices, which are shown plainly on each piece. Then come in and bty. They are values | you cannot afford to overlook. j I True & FfunVon.win. eeuk> rll¥S?> SfJillC Db/i- ( 1) 1.

FOUND —A pair of eye glasses. Owner can have same by calling on Mrs. Peter stem, Decatur, Ind., and describing them.

THE SECOND SPECIAL Bonus Vote Otter In the Daily and Weekly Democrat Popular Voting Contest Opens Wednesday 9th. at 8 a. m. and Closes Wednesday February 16th. at 10 o’clock p. m. Eachjjcandidate sending or bringing to the Democrat office,[fifty dollars ($50.00) above period,[will be given a Two Hundred Thousand Votes EXTRA, besides the regular votes given on that amount of business. This amount, as in thefprevious bonus, does not have to be turned in at one time, but whenever the amount, turned in by any one candidate,- in old or new business amounts to $50.00 he or she will be given a voucher for the votes. Remember its old or new and you can turn in the votes at any time during dates mentioned. \

— Candidates-.-this is your time to hustle, if you ever did in your life. This is the bonus that counts and those who make it will sure make a good showing and be in good shape for the finish. A eouple of these may decide the winners of one of the handsome prizes. It is

Candidates win as before, be allowed to work up to the last minute on February, 16th and those hvmg out of the city can mail their business in at anytime before the closing hour, so.that it will show the post office stamp before 10 o’clock, that evening. I Open Up The Valve And Turn On Pull Speed Any candidate may win as many bonuses as he car, n„ ~ . . c tart out after them now. It's the early bird that gets There Walta m ' nUte '

-t LOST—Ladies’ pocketbook, with . i bracelet, some postcards and a little j l change. Finder please leave at this i office. 25t3

worthjyour while to work for a 5505.00 Brush automobile or a SIOO.OO diamond ring. How can you afford to let this opportunity slip? It’s easier to get fifty dollars worth of business now and get the votes than at any time in the contest.

FOR SALE —One four-year-old Belgium horse ana two two-year-old Belgium cons. —Charles Rumschlag. R. R. 5. 29t*