Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 15 February 1910 — Page 2

J he Daily Publlahod Evary Evan Infl, Except Sunday, by LEW Q. ELLINGHAM Subscription Rates: Per week. by carrier.........1# cents Per year, by carrier. >5.00 Per month, by mail. .........36 cents Par year, by mail . .>3.50 Single copies .....2 oenls Advertising rates uhuU known on application. Entered at the poaidtfce at Decatur, ftdiana. as soco*d-elaas mall matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. « ■■■ ■ L —I. I H■ I ■ —R The temperance people of Chicago have filed a petition of 75,000 names asking a vote on local option In that city. Under the laws of Illinois 61,000 names were necessaiy. So the vote will undoubtedly be taken at the coming spring election. The energy and enthusiasm which secured the names of the petitioners will now be employed to secure a vote against the sa loons. It does not seem possible that the Windy City will be voted dry. But the arrogance and law-defying attitude of so many of the saloon men invite destruction. —South Ben Times. •'.> jnj.«s.LJjn ■ i Nothing has stirred up the ire of the republican editors of this state quite so much as the report sent out the latter part of last week that they had endorsed the Payne-Aldrich tar-, iff at their state meeting. It made] all of them screaming hot, and their denials are vehement and emphatic. Inasmuch as the present tariff law is the product of a republican congress and has the endorsement of the president of the United States, it is strange that the republican editors of Indiana should turn their backs on it and get angry when they are represented to be supporters of it. It teas only two weeks ago that Judge Heaton won the high regard of the delegates to the republican ! district convention by declaring that his party "approves instead of denouncing things.” The question is, | Why don't the republican editors of Indiana approve the Payne-Aldrich tariff law, a child of their own, conceived, born and nurtured by the party leaders and representatives? Taft says it is the best thing In the tariff line the country has ever had and so does Jim Watson. What is the matter with the republican brethren? Can't they tell a good thing when they are looking at it? — Columbia City Post.

PUBLIC SALE. Owing to the fact that the undersigned has sold his farm he will therefore offer at public sale at his farm 1 mile north and 2 miles east of Monroe, and two and one-half mile south of the county farm, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m., Thursday, February 24, 1910, the following property, to-wlt: Horses —One bay mare 9 years old, in foal; 1 sorrel colt 8 months old. 1 two-year-old gelding. Cattle —One cow giving milk, 4 cows, 3 will be fresh by day of sale, and 3 heifers 2 years old. Hogs—Five brood sows, one with pigs by side, 19 shoats, weighing from 60 to 100 pounds each, also 27 head of sheep, 7 ewes with lambs by side. Implements—One Deering binder, in good repair; 1 Deere riding breaking plaw, 1 Deere Walking plow, 1 Deere cultivator, 1 Jubille cultivator, 11 steel land roller, 1 Dane double gear feed mill, 1 60tooth spike harrow, 1 Ulrich wagon, with good box, 1 Turnbull wagon, 1 road wagon, tank heater, hay ladder, set of work harness, Florence hot blast stove, range stove, 4 stands of bees, Koller incubator, 160 egg; grindsvone, cider barrel, 10 gallon swing : churn, and many other articles too i numerous to mention. 1 Term—AH sums of $5 and under ; cash in hand; over $5.00 a credit of 1 9 months will be given, the purchaser giving his note therefor with approved freehold security to the satisfaction of 1 the undersigned. No property remov- i ed until settled for. J. D. KEMPER. John opuhier, Auci. La grippe pains that pervade the ney Kemeuy every year. It is considered the most effective remedy for all kidney and bladder troubles that medical science can devise. Foley’s Kidney Remedy corrects irregularities, builds up the system and restores lost vitality. The Holthouse Drug Com- i pany. i o . ( LOST —A neck scarf, black on one < side and dotted, blue stripe on other 1 side. Please return to this office and ' c oblige. 86t6 c * -• A *»

THE SOCIAL NOTES Music Section of Euterpean Club Gives Pretty Valentine Party. THE QUEEN ESTHERS Give Vlaentine Social—Philatheas Meet With Miss * Fledderjohann. A Valentine Bargain. My true love hath my heart And I have hers. By just exchange one to The other given I hold hers dear and mine She cannot miss, There never was a better Bargain given— My true love hath my Heart and I have hers. —Anon. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wolfe of near St. Paul entertained a number of their friends at Sunday dinner. Among those present were: Rev. and Mrs. C. T. Payne, Miss Elva Merkle, Miss Rufie Harvey, Misses Laura and Virgie Wolfe, Miss Ethel Hawkins, Misses Dale and Elma Payne, Miss Merle Coppock and Miss Marjorie Myers, and Messrs. Ray and Claude Harvey, Perry Smitn, Rollo Coppock, Tom Coppock, Flavy Payne, Perle Hawkins, Will Kemper, Floyd Shoaf, Rufus Payne, Orval France, James Myers and Gus Slegal.. The day was spent in games and social conversation.

St. Valentine's day is one of double significance to Mrs. Julius Haugk, that day being her birthday anniversary. Monday marked the thirty-ninth such event in her life, and the occasion was remembered in a delightful way by her husband and daughter, Agnes, who arranged a surprise party in her honor in the evening. The invited guests all gathered at the home of a neighbor, Mrs. David Stoler, and then went in a body to the Haugk home, where they found that lady not anticipating their coming, but giving them a cordial welcome in spite of her surprise. And then jollity and cheer held sway, all kinds of games contributing to the amusement and pleasure, as well as excellent music by the Misses Genevieve and Germaine Coffee. Miss Agnes Haugk, assisted by Mrs. Chris Vogt, served a most tempting luncheon from the menu of sandwiches, pickles, cake, bananas and coffee. Those present were Mesdames Weiland, Holbrock, Voght, stoler Misses Genevieve and Germaine Coffee, Ada Stevens, Sarah Bracht, Ireta Butler.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Prover. who left today for their future home at Fort Wayne, were guests of honor at a farewell surprise party given Monday evening by about nineteen of their neighbors and friends, who took this way of showing their esteem and good will, with regret over their leaving. A taffy pulling, with games and a general social time were the features of the evening. Mr. Prover served for a number of years as conductor for the Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Lew Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. David Summers, Mr. and Mrs. Mose Henry, Mrs. Close, Mrs. Fuse, Mrs. John Rex, Hettie and Herman Ernsworth, Glen Gessinger, and Mrs. John Butler of Fort Wayne. Mrs. I. Kalver and son, Robert, returned Monday afternoon from a ten days’ visit with relatives in Chicago. While there they attended the wedding of Mi’s. Kalver’s cousin. Miss Anna Ziv, which took place Sunday, February sth. the groom being Mr. Zeddick. The wedding was solemnized at the Kedzie hall, a large number of relatives and friends being present. The ceremony was followed by a wedding supper and a ball. The Pythian Sisters are preparing to serve supper on Thursday evening in the dining room of the new home. Truly up to the top notch of the most strictly Valentine ideals was the party given Monday evening by Misses Ruth and Marion Fleddcrjohann at their home on North Second street, where dainty decorations of string after string of red hearts and valentines carried out the festive idea. Os course there was a postoffice, with a valentine for each one of the twenty-two guests, after which came a number of other games and amusements, including an auction. A delicious luncheon, served by the Misses Alice Dailey and Flora Fled-' derfohann, was an appreciative part of the entertainment.

Hearts, hearts everywhere, with other decorations in the season colons, greeted about twenty-five guests Monday evening at the social given by the Queen Esthers at the home of Miss Mamie Kltson. Everything was gay with hearts —and all to a good purpose, too, for the guests were blindfolded and told to hunt fpr the hearts, the contest lying in securing the greatest number. The guests were then given a bag full of candy In heart shape to be given as forfeits, one for every question asked and answered with yes or no; and all honors were to those who carried away the greatest number of hearts for that meant he had successfully steered clear of the "yes and nos." The luncheon, consisting of sandwiches, pickles, cake and coffee, was served by the Misses Mamie Kltson and June Knoff, and valentines were given as favors. A part of the evening was devoted to a program, Miss Dorothy Walters being the leader. The program consisted of the devotional, followed by papers on missionary topics, by the Misses Florence Meyers, Dessie Mann, Huldah Loser and June Knoff.

The valentine spirit expressed everywhere with festoons of gay colored red hearts, adorning the walls, chandeliers and archways, greeted the fiftyladies who responded to invitations for a valentine party given Monday afternoon by Mrs. L. G. Ellingham and Mrs. John Heller at the Ellingham home. Os course the heart idea was carried out in many ways, the amusing little guessing contest bearing its share of the season's spirit. White hearts, one-half of which were ladies' pictures, and the other half bearing gentleman's pictures, were given each guest. Partners were then selected and after five minutes’ talk with the one of her choice, the two groups of heart-bearers were sent into different rooms, where the hearts were further decorated with a written description of the partner. The hearts were then collected and the descriptions were read aloud to the company, each one guessing from the word-picture, “who was who.” Mrs. Flanders identified the greater number in this way and was rewarded with a pretty potted blooming hyacinth. Mrs. Fred Fruchte, at the piano, contributed to the musical part of the entertainment in a delightful way, and luncheon was served by the Misses Fanny Heller and Winifred Ellingham. daughters of the hostesses. The luncheon carried out the colors of the season, and the suggestive heart-shaped favors being little red aluminum hearts, adorning little heart-shaped cakes and poising red cupids holding guard over the ice cream. Mrs. Winifred Hunt and daughter, Frances, of Winchester were outof-town guests. The Indies' Aid society of the Salem church will meet all day Thursday at the home of Mrs. John Helm. The day will be spent in working and other important business will be transacted. All members are earnestly requested to be present. By order of the president.

r Nothing prettier in the way of a - valentine party can be imagined than , the “guest night” given by the music [ section of the Euterpean club last evening at the home of Miss Mfdge . Smith. Each club member was given f the privilege of bringing a guest and . when the company, which numbered - fifty, arrived at the Smith home on . South Second sctreet, they were greetI ed and received by the members of . the music committee, Misses Mary . Miller, Marie Patterson, Midge Smith, ! Bess Schrock, Irene Schirmeyer, Ruby Miller and Mesdames E. B. Adams, c F. M. Schirmeyer, Eugene Runyon, Jesse Dailey and Fred Mills, charmingly gowned in dainty light frocks, . carrying out the valentine idea with ! innumerable hearts of the season col- . ors. The pretty home also voiced the > St. Valentine sentiment in its deco--5 rations. Vases of glowing red carnations in all the rooms, filled the house with pungent fragrance, and every- . where were strings and festoons of . red hearts—doorways, chandeliers, ; draperies and walls were all gay with I these suggestive little paper spirits. Not all the hearts were used in the decoration, for a very great many : were hidden away, and the guests ■ were told to go “a-hunting” for these. Mrs. John Peterson found the greatest number and was given a bouquet , of dark red carnations for her success. A musical guessing contest was a delightful part of the entertainment —a story with blanks to be filled with the names ot musical M.de< lit .s, chc names to be guessed as the airs were played. Partners for luncheon were found in a unique way. Each lady received a heart on which was a number. The gentlemen contented themselves with one large heart, divided into numbered sections, at which they were required to shoot. Whichever square they pierced corresponded with the number of some lady’s heart, who . was to be his companion at luncheon. (Continue do* page 4.)

i mke The Bit of Good Luck That Overtook Barney O’Connor. WEALTH THRUST UPON HIM. The Vleitor That Called to See the Man Who Had Been Injured—The Sight That Greeted Him and the Hasty Proposition Ho Handed Out. Several years ago two brothers named McDonald were in business In Halsted Street. Among the habitues of their establishment was a man named O’Connor. A man named Anderson then was claim agent tor the street railway company that connected Halsted with Chicago. Barney O’Connor was a happy-go-lucky chap who didn’t worry much about anything. He was partial to his beer, bad no kith or kin to be responsible for, cared little for clothes and worked only when it was absolutely essential, which wasn't often. McDonald Bros, liked to have Barney around on account of the wit be had brought with him from the ould sod. and so they found little tasks for him to do. One day Barney was loafing around McDonald’s about half Illuminated and In an extremely rosy frame of mind when they decided they wanted some goods over In the city. Barney was delegated to go after them. He stopped at the corner buffet, hoisted another one and took a car for the loop. The car was crowded fore and aft, and Barney got on the aft. He didn’t get much more than halfway on the step when there came a jolt The crowd surged back on Barney, and be, with several others, was dumped Into the street. Barney suffered worse than the rest, as he was underneath. But he wasn't hurt badly. He was knocked unconscious, but after they carried him into a store and threw cold water on him be came out of it In good shape. All that remained were a few cuts.

The conductor, was excited. He was new at the business, and when be took the names and addresses of the victims ot the crash he got considerably balled up. Perhaps he made Barney’s injuries a little more grave than they really were. After O’Connor got over his dizziness he went on uptown and bought his stuff for the McDonalds. He also visited a drinking place on Randolph street, it was there that be learned of a clam bake that was to be held that night at a saloon on lower Halsted. Celebrations of this sort appealed to Barney, and he resolved to be on band. He was. They bad a lovely time. Along about 12 o’clock the festivities became sunerjoyous. and arguments arose. Barney was in the midst of these. Fisticuffs followed forensic froth, and O’Connor was numbered among the slain. How be got to his room he couldn’t explain coherently. He sure was some beat up. What they didn’t do to him wouldn’t take long to tell. It was the completest walloping he ever had experienced. He slept late. When he woke up he wished he could have slept later. He found moving undesirable after an attempt or two at it. so he stayed in bed. About 2 o’clock in the afternoon the landlord of the rooming bouse came up and told Barney a man wanted to see him. Seldom had Barney bad visitors, and bis curiosity was aroused. But it wasn’t strong enough to induce him to get up. He told the landlord to have the man sent up to the room. Anderson, out to settle early and avoid the rush, came in and took a look at Barney. He nearly fainted. “If I get out ot this on less than sl,000 I’ll be lucky,’’ be told himself. Then he proceeded to business. “It kind o’ bunged you up, didn’t itP’ he began as a feeler. He couldn’t say less, for be had a conscience. “Weil, some,” acknowledged Barney, not grasping the pertinence of the question, but realizing Its truth. "You know, a suit always involves a lot of delay and trouble, and the company has better facilities, and It's better for the plaintiff to settle”— "Wot are yez talkin’ about?” Bamey broke in.

“Why, I’m from the street railway, and we want to see if we can’t fix this up for you for getting hurt. We want to do what’s right; but, of course, you understand"— Barney saw a great light. It made him forget bls woes. “Do yez mean ye want to pay me fer failin' off the car ylstiddy ?” he asked. “That’s the idea,” answered Anderson. “Well, here I am.” said Barney. “How much am I offered?” Anderson hesitated. “Uh—er—l think—er—bow’d two fifty strike you?” "I think it’s worth at least five.” he replied. “Now, look here,” explained Anderson, “if you fight this case It’ll cost you at leuoi 51CC for a lawyer. You might get S3OO in a trial, and still again you might get nothing. It’s always a good idea”— “D’ yez mean yell give me $250?” interrupted O’Connor, sitting up quickly despite his aches. “That’s it," replied Anderson, so fascinated by the picture of war’s horrors portrayed by Barney’s face that he failed to notice the surprise in his tones. “I’ll take it." said O’Connor in & hurry. "Bring it to me all tn quarters.”—Chicago Tribune. The period of deepest sleep varies from 8 o’clock to 5.

| SPECIAL SPECIAL I THE BOSTON STORE I Beginnirg Tuesday morning we will put on sale 50 pieces of I Linen Toweling, worth 5c for 6c. I GINGHAMS J Now is the time to do your Spring SewingI line of GINGHAMS for Spring ard Summer B J a Rrntch Largest line ever shown J Seal, Seersucker, Toile De Nord and Scotcn. lu k S in the oity. Prices range from I 8c to 25c Make Your Selections Early-L I The Kuebler & Moltz Co. Decatur, Ind.

PUBLIC SALE. Notice is hereby given that I will offer at public auction at my residence on Fourth street, Saturday, February 19th, beginning at 1 o'clock sharp, the following articles: 1 gasoline stove, Wilson heater, cook stove, refrigerator and other kitchen furniture, sideboard, dining table ajid chairs, bedstead, washstand and mattresses, sewing machine, fine dresser, trunk, good as new, center table, bookcase, rocking chairs, carpets, curtains and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms—All sums of >3.00 and under, cash in hand; over >3.00 a credit of 6 months will be given, the purchaser giving his note with approved freehold security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. No property to be removed until settled for. MRS. C. E. NEPTUNE. John Spuller, Auct. 39t4

PUBLIC SALE. Notice is hereby given that I will offer at Public auction at my residence known as the J. P. Crist farm, located 7 miles southwest of Decatur, and 1 mile south and 1 mile west of Washington church and 5 miles northwest of Monroe, beginning at 1 o’clock p. m., Wednesday, February 23, 1910, the following property, to-wit: Farm Implements, etc. —One good Champion binder, 1 Hoosier drill, good as new; 1 John Deere riding breaking plow, good as new; 1 check row corn planter, has been used but very little; 1 two-horse wagon complete with bed, 1 disc harrow, 11 walking cultivator, 1 fanning mill, 1 spring tooth hay rake, 1 set of single work harness, 1 set of good double buggy harness, 2 good buggy poles, 2 walking breaking plows, spike tooth harrow, a sled corn cutter, a new wood heating stove and many other small but useful articles too numerous to mention. Terms —All sums of $5.00 and under cash in hand; over $5.00 a credit of 9 months will be given, the purchaser giving his note therefor with approved freehold security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. No property removed until settled for. Five per cent off for cash. NANCY A. CRIST. J. N. Burkhead, Auct. • o — GOOD GASOLINE STOVE FOR SALE

I An Insurance, eighteen-dollar gasoline stove, as good as new, with oven, will sell for ten dollars. A good opportunity for any one wishing a gasoline stove. Don't wait. Call or address Mrs. J. H. Heller, Third street, ’phone 277. ts ■ o More people arc taking Foley's Kid pation, no appetite or feel bilious, give Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets a trial and ycu wiil be pleased with the result. These tablets invigorate the stomach and liver and strengthen the digestion. Sold by all dealers. — o FOR SALE—Organ, in good shape. Apply James Coverdale; Phone 448, 313 S. Eleventh street. L. A. Graham was at Fort Wayne this afternoon. Louis Clark of Geneva was a business caller in the city today.

FOR SALE—Rat Terrier pups. Inquire of Dyonis Schmitt, or phone 79. 38t3 FOR SALE—IS7 acres, well Improved and fenced, 1% miles from town, extra quality land, a bargain at >9O per acre. Seeley & Evans, DeLong, Ind. 38t12 o Democrat Want Ads. Pay

Our 1910 Real Estate List Has some excellent properties, and good bargains—never before placed before the public. We have a large number of other tracts, ranging in prices from 190.06 to $125.00 an acre. Also lands in Michigan, Dakota, Oklahoma and Teias, in all stages of Improvements. 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 Mer-I cer 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 bouse, 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—Js 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—1 s 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 recent list?

16 No. 717—1 s a four room cottage in south east Decatur on the gas and water lines. City water, cistern .etc., $525.00. 11 No. 792 Is a six room cottage on Market street, city water sewerage, on gas line, etc., price’ SBOO.OO. ’ 18— No. 775—1 s a comfortable cottage on south Ninth street, has cistern, chicken park, etc., $875.00. 19— No. 723—1 s a five room cottage on Eleventh street, In good location. Front pore’’ cistern P t P SBSO 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 $4150.00. ’ tc ’’ 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 celfor alß ° 90Ine hlßh Pr,ce «i for well improved farms.

FOR SALE—BO acres good soil, ft house and barn, woven wire feta, well, etc.; two miles to good marks, 30 rods to school. Price $65 per act. Seeley & Evans, DeLong, Ind. 38tli • FOR SALE —Fine dairy farm, IE acres, 1 mile from R. R. station, n?v house, bank barn, $55 per acre; ot easy terms. Seeley & Evans, DeLong, ’ Ind. 38t12

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., $7,506.00. 12— No. 794—1 s a well located 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, $lO6 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 qnality of land, has comfortable old build ings, is fairly well fenced, is near market, school, etc. Price, SB3.M aQ acre.

lar, cistern, etc., cement walks, about an acre of ground ,on Mercer avenue, $1,500.00. 24— No. 796—1 s a well located six room residence on South Fifth stree■. electric lights, cistern, drove stable, fruit, etc., $2,150.00. 25— No. 831—Is a number one, seven room residence with cellar, sta > drove well, cistern, fine shade a® fruit, on North Eleventh streeabout four city lots —$2,500.00. 26— 844—1 s a new six room house, on tile block foundation, on East street, near Mercer avenue, porches, cistern, open staorwaj. ural wood finish, bath room. cIK sink and city water., $1,325.00. 27— We have also some fine tlons and lots for city residences Scheiman’s addition for from $ to $325.00 each. In FullenkamP 8 dition at about $375.00 to S SOO 00 t Front street and on Marshall s near the traction line at reason, figures. city residences that may be traded