Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 57, Decatur, Adams County, 8 March 1910 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Evary Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. E L L I N G Ij A M Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier.. 10 cents Per year, by carrier. $5 00 Per month, by maH 35 cents Per year, by mall Single copies 2 cents ▲dwertising rates made known on application Entered at the poetoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mall matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. "In our humble judgment,” says an influential republican paper, "the republican platform of Indiana this year should be more remarkable for what, it does not say than than for what it does say.” Now. there's honesty for you. but what are the republicans afraid of? The investigation growing out of the Ballenger-Pinchot row has already made it clear that a scheme was on foot—and probably is yet—to steal practically all of the coal, iron and gold producing lands in Alaska. A general investigation of the manner in which the public business has been handled in Washington would fill the country with amazement and indignation. Very little will be revealed, however, until there is a democratic congress and a democratic administration. The folloy of erecting costly palaces in this country has another illustration in the razing of the former resi-[ dence of Governor Edwin D. Morgan of New York. The governor was a NOTICE Our store will be open from now on until 8 o’clock p. m. Bear this in mind and do your trading before 8. We have just received another large line of Easter Post Cards Only one cent each. The Racket Store. Steele & Weaver.

Here is one of Them Superior Spring Overcoats It is an overcoat ' sufficiently dressy for any occasion be it ever so formal yet serviceable for ordinary business wear. A great variety of patterns, fabrics and sizes await your . inspection. Your satisfaction is a matter of course. j LET US SHOW YOU The Myefs-Dailey Co.

I merchant prince of artistic tastes, and ' about sixty years ago erect*<d in New York City what at that time was one of the costliest dwellings in the country. It was situated at Thirty-seventh street —then uptown. Now the ground is wanted for business purposes, and the building has Just been demolished. The grand stairway, which cost $20,000, was sold for 1500; and other furnishings tn proportion. "They build houses and know not who shall dwell in them," or even whether they will be Inhabited.” —South Bend Times. With the hope, perhaps, that some self-sacrificing persons will become interested, the republican state committee has sent broadcast a statement that the state convenion wants to nominate candidates for the following offices: Secretary of state,treasurer, auditor, attorney general, clerk of the supreme court, superintendent of public instruction, geologist, state satistician, one judge of the supreme court for the Second district, one for the Third district, two judges of the appellate court for the First division and three judges of the appellate court for the Second division. This is a goodly list but so far few republicans have displayed a willingness to seek the jobs. CARD OF THANKS. H. Fred Bohnke and son, Harry, wish to thank the neighbors, friends, members of Pocahontas, minister and choir, and all who so kindly assisted during the illness and after the death of their wife and mother. o I desire in this manner to thank my many friends for their kindness in assisting me to win the handsome automobile given away in the recent contest by tne Daily Democrat. MRS. BIGGS. o MORTGAGE EXEMPTIONS. Have your mortgage exemptions sworn to by Marie Patterson at the auditor's office. 57tf HOUSE FOR SALE CHEAP. As I am preparing to build I will sell my house on the lot on Eighth street, cheap. It must be moved off soon as 1 want to begin work on new house as soon as possible. Here is an opportunity for some one to secure a bargain. Michael Miller. Monroe, R. F. D. No. 1. 57t6 MILLINERY OPENING Friday afternoon and evening, March Uth. Easter display of millinery. U. DEININGER.

SOME SOCIAL NEWS Slumber Party Given by Miss Mills in Honor of Miss Baumgartner. ENJOYABLE AFFAIR Mrs. Fred Blosser Will Entertain Fortnight Club — . Wedding Sunday. Miss Margaret Mills was hostess at a slumber party Monday night for Miss Pearl Baumgartner, who goes Thursday to her new home at Linn Grove, the party including the Misses Baumgartner, Genevieve Bremerkamp, Winnie Burke and Margaret Mills. The girls attended both picture shows in the evening, after which came a lunch, and then "sleep, sweet sleep." This morning the party enjoyed a long walk before breakfast, and the Misses Baumgartner and Bremerkamp attended school with the Misses Mills and Burke as their guests. John Ehrmann of Fort Wayne, formerly of Union township, was in the city yesterday a guest of Henry Gerke at dinner. Mr. Ehnnann is preparing to leave about the fifteenth for a two month s trip in California for his health, which has not been of the best lately. He will visit with Henry Gerke's brotner, Fred, and family at Oakland, California, and thence go to Los Angeles and other cities of the southwest. Before leaving on his long trip he will visit with his sisters and other relatives at Plymouth, Indiana, and Chicago. The home of Mrs. William Zerkel was the scene of a happy wedding Sunday, when at high noon her daughter, Miss Elva May, became the bride of Quincy Orlando Ritter of Steele. The wedding was solemnized by the Rev. Horace Kohn of Willishire, Ohio. Both are highly respected young people and are wholly ci'.serving of the many good wishes bestowed upon them for a happy and prosperous voyage through life. "How dear to our hearts are the scenes of our childhood.” How happythen were the hearts of the Bright children, when "Ma" Bright of Craigville said, “Come home next Sunday:” for only they know what it is to go home to mother and her well-filled table, which it was last Sunday when all the children and their families responded to the invitation. The Ladies’ Mite society of the M. E. church will hold an important meeting in the church parlors at the close of the quilting bee on Thursday, afternoon, March 10th. Some business will be transacted and a bargain sale of gingham aprons, handkerchiefs and other ready-made articles will be held. All members are asked to be present. Seth Smith of Petoskey, Mich., was the guest of honor at a dinner given Sunday by Free Frislnger. Covers were laid for seven, other guests being Tracy Nelson, Dick Peterson. Vane Weaver. Will Hammell and Carl Smith. Theodore Hale Parker is the name of a nine-pound boy born to the Rev. and Mrs. Earl B. Parker of Nappannee. Mrs. Parker was formerly Miss Genevieve Hale of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hale. Miss Minnie Fuelling was given a party in celebration of her birthdayanniversary, which proved to be a very enpoyable one, in which a large number of her friends and relatives shared. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Brandyberry and family had as their guests at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Sheline, formerly of Denver, Colorado, and Mrs. Lucinda Coon. The Lady Maccabees held their semi-annual installation of officers Monday evening, the officers being thoqe announced a few days ago. 1 —- '■ t , Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Frank of Baldwin are spending the week with their children, Mrs. Oscar Jones and William Frank and families. The Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid will meet with Mrs. Charles Loch at her home on Fifth street Thursday afternoon. The Fortnight club will be entertained by Mrs. Fred Blosser Thursday afternoon. Mrs. D. F. Quinn and children were entertained at dinner Sunday by Mrs. Mary Eley.

Mrs. Sarah Decker, one of the oldest member* of the W. R- C.> has Invited all the members to a dinner to be given at her home tomorrow noon. This promises to be one of the pleasant events of the W. R. C. life. —,— aRETURNED HOME. Paul Harrod, ticket agent and operator at the G. R. & I. depot, left Monday for his home at Fort Wayne on account of sickness. He is afflicted with appendicitis and suffered attacks on several occasions and will be examined by physicians to see whether or not an operation will be necessaiy to restore him to health. HERE AND THERE St. Paul Editor Died Today —Hoosier’s Body Found in Chicago Today, PIGGY STILL FLIES Policeman Killed and Italian Hurt by a Crazy Man in Bridgeport. (United Press Service. St. Paul, Minn., March B—Special to Daily Democrat)—Frank Earl Crawford, 41, editor of the St. Paul Daily News, died today at a local hospital after a short illness. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., March B—(SpecialB—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Indianapolis hog market reached another record price today, when best hogs sold for $10.50. The hog market at Pittsburg also reached a new record, when they sold for $10.65. (United Press Service.) Chicago, 111., March B—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The body of a man believed to be G. Kahman of South Bend, was found on the Illinois Central railroad tracks here today. His skull was fractured and the police do not know whether he fell from a train or was slugged and placed on the track. (United Press Service.) Bridgeport, Conn., March B—(SpecialB—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Justice Miller, while attempting to escape from the police, was intercepted by two other policemen, one of whom, Geitz, he shot through the heart, killing him almost instantly. A second shot, fired at the other policeman, struck an Italian barber, who Is now in a critical condition. The murder was finally captured. It is said he had recently been given his liberty from a retreat, where he was being treated for mental trouble, and has since been writing annoying letters. (United Press Service.) Clinton, Ind., March B—(SpecialB—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The body of Ellen Maighfors, 16, who mysteriously disappeared Friday, was found today floating in the Wabash near her home, was thought the girl had eloped with an actor. First National Bank of Decatur Interest bearing certificates of deposit issued, payable on demand at three per cent per annum left for six months.» per cent interest given on certificates left for one year.«*» > > > >

THE GENEVA NEWS Revival at the United Brethren Church Closed Sunday Night. WAS GREAT SUCCESS Business is Getting Better in Geneva and Business Men Are Happy. Geneva, Ind., March B—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Sunday evening marked the closing of the revival services which have been in progress at the Uuited Brethren church for some time, when Rev. Waldo preached a wonderfully earnest and interesting sermon from the subject, "The Prodigal Son.” The speaker became very earnest at the start and as he moved along lost none of his sincerity, making his remarks sharp, pointed and forceful, muc hto the satisfaction of the hearers. The work accomplished during the revival will be a blessing to the members of the church not only now but in time to come. Rev. C. J. Graves of the M. E. church is in attendance at the district conference now in session at Fort (Continue* on page 4.1

Buy Your Incubator* and Brooders Nqw Now is the time to buy your incubators and brooders and supplies. Special prices on all sizes of the latest machine on the market. No heating parts inside of the case or machine. Nothing to give you any trouble. Every machine guaranteed as represented. For full particulars write or call at the Office of DR. H. E. KELLER, DECATUR, IND. d57t6

CONCERT on TUESDAY NIGHT March, Bth. at hrnry In -Ml U J I U Given by The Bluffton-Decatur Male Ghorus OF 25 VOICES Under the direction of C. F. Tucker. assisted by Mildred Dilling, harpest. Charline Dilling, violiniet, and Gertrude’Moses, pianist. 8:15 Admission 25c

- y an up-to-the-hour /Vtenig s Billiard and Pool Parltr Every thing new and modern and frsMlass, Open now. Come in and get acquainted. >«***«* Finest Line of Cigars in the City PERIODICALS AND FINE (RANDIES Located in the Ellis Building, opposite Court House. Albert M. Anker, Mgr.

Easter Goods NOW IS THE TIME And Our Store is the place to get your Easter toys baskets, candy, eggs and Easter dyes. A large line of Easter Cards only let. each Also fresh garden and flower seeds at let, package AT Baughman’s 5 and 10c Store Third Door South of Court House.

♦ o<o<o<o4o4 40404040404040♦ 040404040* I Old Ladies Comfort i 4 | O 0 I . ‘ | The GROVER Shoes are j I the most comfortable | shoes made today. They ♦ will cure tired and aching j I feet. Made in all styles, ° | sizes and widths. Prices | ranging from $1.75 to | $3.00. Come in and try ♦ i them on. * ° ! 4 —. . ♦ o 4 * ! Peoples & Getke i 404040404040404040404040440404040404 04040404040404 W H. JOHNSTON’S Institute o£Osteopathy Ob. ■ Main office Fourth Flcor Sheaf Bog. Fort Wayne, I BRANCH OFFICE, Room io, Interurban Bdg. Decatur ssssssssssssss $ WE HAVE SIOO,OOO S Q Which we want to loan before March Ist. If you J a thinking of making a loan be sure and see us. V V k Our terms are right. \ SThe Ciroham Insurance Company. a Offices in Morrison Block. 0 s $ sss $ $ $ s $ $ $ s Z This Coupon Entitles the Holder tH ]J Q ADMISSION to I 111 Crystal Theatre I J TUESDAY, EVE MARCH Bth. /\ If accompanied by one paid admission. U W. P. Biggs,