Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 62, Decatur, Adams County, 14 March 1910 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G. ELLINQHAM Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier 15.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail (2.50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the poetotfice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLE R, Manager. •‘We have Investigating committees in full blast filling the public mind every’ day witb doubts and uncertainties about the integritey of our public affairs," said Senator Dolliver the other day in the senate. As a matter of fact there is not now and has not been tor a long time the least doubt or uncertainty about "the integrity" of affairs at Washington. There is a firm conviction that they are rotten. When a man like Senator Aldrich admits that the republican party is spending $300,000,000 a year more than is necessary, no proof is required that there is a decided lack of "integrity in our public affairs.” A dispatch to the Boston Traveler from Washington contains the following among other interesting things: "President Taft has given another testimonial to the disinterested and valuable public service rendered by Senator Aldrich and Speaker Cannon. But he places Mr. Aldrich on a higher pedestal than that from which “Uncle Joe" looks down benignly on posterity. The president has written a letter to Lucius B. Swift, a lawyer and civic reformer of Indianapolis, in which he takes the critics of Senator Aldrich and the speaker severely to task. In his epistle to Mr. Swift the president throws off all restraint and gives Senator Aldrich and Speaker Cannon a clean bill.” Such an attitude on the part of the president creates an embarassing situation for the faction now in control of the republican state organization. It has been given out that opposition to Aldrich and Cannon was to be the leading cry of the Beveridge forces. But just how such a campaign is expected to be attractive to that wing of the party headed by Mr. Taft at large and by Watson, Hemenway, Durbin and others in Indiana is one of the mysteries that will require explanation. The C. B. L. of I. is preparing to give a home talent play, “The Parish Priest," at Bosse's opera house April 18th, instead of March 29th, as at first thought. '

Final Call for Easter! tlf you desire clothes for the season’s fashion event (March 27th) made to your measure, as you want them, your order J: must be placed this week. I W Ed. V. Price & Co. MERCHANT TAILORS CHICAGO pIMpS / will build the clothes to fit your form, with the assurance • 1 11 B of complete satisfaction in every requirement of style, shape and service value. S2O ** Three-Button Novelty . rt» 4 Strand Frock (English Sack, No. 644 LO tp4v. Walking Coat), No. 647 Let Us Measure You Today The Myers-Dailey Co. Exclusive local representative of Ed. V. Price & Co. Merchant Tailors, Chicago

I IS IT WORTH IT? (Continued from nage 1.) time and traded off his uniforms and government clothes for a few sheep, ! hasn't had his hair cut for two years. 1 ; and can generally be seen with a cigI arette in his mouth, perched in the sun and one would be led to ask, “What’s the use?" People who have worked among them for several years think that two or three generations will affect a slight change, then of course, the investment would not be a bad one after all. We shall next write about the school work, as we expect to begin March 14th. MR. AND MRS. JABERG. THE KRAUSS CASE Judge Elliot Orders a Jury and a Special Venire is Called. TO REPORT TUESDAY Sensational Divorce Case is Called in the Grant County Court Today. (United Press Service.) Marion, Ind., March 14 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The famous Krauss divorce case, in which Mrs. Krauss in her defense insists that her husband killed his daughter, Crystal Krauss, some years ago, and for which she is serving a life sentence in the womans' prison at Indianapolis, was called this morning. Judge Elliot before fore the case is to be tried, surprised those interested when the case was called at 9 o'clock this morning by announcing that the trial would be by jury. Attorneys for the plaintiff objected to this unusual announcement but Attorney Hindman for the defense said it made no difference to him whether a jury was present or not. However, the judge insisted and ordered a special venire to be drawn and to report tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, when the case will be resumed. It is likely that no divorce case in the history of Indiana has ever attracted more attention than the Krauss case. The parties are well known and some sensational evidence is looked for. Mrs. Krauss was in court this morning, accompanied by the matron of the woman's prison and by her father from Hartford City. W. R. Krauss was accompanied into court by his aged father, also from Hartford City. About forty witnesses from Hartford City and a few from elsewhere are here. The case will require several days for trial.

SOME SOCIAL NEWS i Bryce Thomas Celebrates Ninth Birthday Anniversary— Sunday. , A DINNER PARTY > -- Given by Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Leonard —The Club CalI , endar. As long as mine own conscience , makes no question, ' What care I for report? • —John Fletcher. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Monday. lAdy Maccabees —Mrs. Geo. Hunt. Health and Happiness—Miss Della Sellemeyer. Young Matrons —Mrs. L. G. Ellingham. Tuesday. Sewing—Mrs. A. R. Bell. Historical—Mrs. Nettie Schrock. Afternoon — Wednesday. Shakespeare —Mrs. P. G. Hooper. Thursday. Entre Nous — ThimbleFriendly Few—Mrs. Fred Snyder. Fortnight—Mrs. Milt Hower. Enterpean— Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hurst and daughter were guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tyndall, at Pleasant Mills Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Katterheinrich had as their guests at dinner SundayMr. and Mrs. James Hurst and daughter, Grace. Mrs. Nettie Schrock will have the paper this evening at the Health and ' Happiness club meeting at the home of Miss Della Sellemeyer, her subject being "What to Eat.” Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Roop of Willshire, Ohio, were guests Saturday of their niece, Mrs. John Barnett. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rogers and son, Robert, came over from Bluffton last evening by automobile and were guests of Miss Fanny Hite. ‘Squire and Mrs. James Knavel entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. L. J. Walters and Mrs. Jennie Stevens, it being the birthday anniversary of the latter. They had a fine chicken dinner with all other delicious accompaniments, highly appreciated by those partaking of it. Mr. and Mrs. French Quinn gave

a pleasant dinner party Sunday noon, guests being Judge and Mrs. J. T. Merryman, Frances and Robert Merryman, Mr. and Mrs. Don Quinn and daughter, Louise. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Leonard of north of the city had as their guests at dinner Sunday Messrs, and Mesdames Samuel Spangler. Samuel Fuhrman and Mrs. Fred Macke. The afternoon was devoted to a social time with music, singing and games as delightful features, and further proving the reputation gained by host and hostess as royal entertainers. Nine years in this happy old world have been lived by Bryce Thomas and to celebrate the ninth one of the natal anniversaries his mother, Mrs. P. B. Thomas, arranged a quiet dinner party for Sunday, guests geing the Misses Lizzie Peterson and Bess Congleton, the two teachers who have assisted in directing him through the paths of learning during his short school life, and Mrs. R. K. Allison. A special feature of the dinner was the birthday cake bearing Bryce’s name in delicate fancy frosting, over which nine twinkling candles—one for each year —stood guard. Harry Starr, George DeHaven, Florence Sprunger and Frank Rademaker were guests of Mrs. Tom Ehinger Sunday evening. A quiet social hour was enjoyed and refreshments were served. WILL GO WEST George Henneford Returns From Montana Where He Buys Land —A Claim OF HALF SECTION Will Probably Not go West to Live Until Fall —Well Known Blacksmith, George Henneford has returned has returned from a trip through the northwest, where he went some time ago to look over the country with the idea of investing in land. He found the country much to his liking and took up a homestead claim of 320 acre near Fort Benton, Montana. Mr. Henneford and family are contemplating moving to their new possessions to make their future home, but will probably not go before fall. Mr. Henneford has been engaged in the blacksmith business in this city for a number of years, and has been quite successful in his work. He and his family have also made many friends who will regret their going so far away. THE COURT NEWS A Mechanics Lien Case is Being Heard in Circuit Court Today. SEVERAL APPERANCES By Attorneys in the Various Cases —A Marriage License Was Granted. The case of James Hurst vs. Peter Wetsel, mechanic's lien foreclosure demand slo°, was tried today before Judge Merryman. D. B. Erwin represented the plaintiff and D. D. Heller the defendant. First National Bank vs. George M. Tindall, note, SSOO, plea in abatement, filed in two paragraphs. Kalamazoo National Bank vs. Coppock Motor Car Co., appearance by C. J. Lutz for defendants. Rule to answer. James McCullough vs. Bessie M. McCullough, divorce; appearance by J. W. Teeple for defendant; rule to answer. Charles M. Myers vs. Chicago & Erie Railroad Co., damages; separate demurrer filed by defendant to complaint. Frank Imboden et al. vs. Sarah R. Imboden et al., partition; petition filed by commissioner for further time to report sale. Real estate transfers: L. C. Mills

-umm-T Il Jt- IL JP □I -Ju J* JL R This week we aregiving a Special Sale on I U White Goods, Embroideries U H —anH Laces ■■=■ = | U We have just received a shipment of- - WIDE EMBROIDERY FLOUNCING I I I 18, 28 and 36 inches wide. Just the thing H for ladies and misses Fancy White Dresses. n II All this week we will give a special sale on - |j WHITE DRESS GOODS O giving every one a chance to get these | ■ White Goods for Communion and Confir- 1 mation Dresses. nt n "ir —~jl. zip

to Albert Spuller, 40 acres, Washington tp., 15200; Sophia Pelz to Rhinehart L. Liemenstall, 125 acres, St. Marys tp., $11,000; Dore B. Erwin to Howard W. Mauller, 40 acres. Union tp., $2500; Joseph Carmack to Chas. F. Smitley, 10 acres, Jefferson tp., SIO4O. A marriage license was issued Saturday to Willard McConnehey, 35 a laborer, to Orpha Agler, of Washington township. The groom lives here and has been married twice before, having been divorced the last time three years ago. o PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at public auction, 1% mile north and one-half west of Preble, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m., Tuesday, March 15, 1910, the following property, to-wit; Horses, Cattle, Grain, Etc. Horses — One black brooo mare in foal, 1 roan, three years old. Cattle —Fifteen head, consisting of 1 Holstein cow, giving milk; 1 red cow, giving milk; 1 heifer with calf by side, and ten head of young cattle. Hogs—Two brood sows, one with pigs by side and the other due to farrow soon, and 10 head of shoats, weiging about 125 pounds each. Implements—McCormick binder, Thomas hay loader, Milwaukee mower, hay tedder, hay ladders, h>g rack, farm wakon, spring wagon,, surrey, riding breaking plow, breaking plow, spring tooth harrow, spike tooth harrow, disc drill, land roller, check row planter, bob sleds, 2 cultivators, riding eutivator, set of new heavy harness, set of old harness, set of blacksmith tools, new American grain drill, dump boards, 7 tons of pure timothy hay, 150 bushels of corn, 75 bushels of Big Four oats. Terms —All sums of $5.00 and under cash in hand; over $5.00 a credit of nine months will be given, the purchaser giving his note therefor with approved freehold security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. Four per cent off for cash. No property removed until settled for. MRS. EMILY SCHERRY. John Spuhler, Auct. o LOST —Ladies' gold watch, open faced, and with initials S. N. D. Was lost Saturday somewhere north of Monroe street in Decatur. Please return to this office. 62tt> Buy Your Incubators and Brooders Now 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

//ARTIFICIAL V FLOWERS ! We had many compliments passed on our beautifulwindow display of flowers and last Saturday was a busy day at this counter. The line is far ahead of LI anything ever shown in the city and con- L □ sists of many numbers that are worth 25c and 50c but our system of buying permits us to sell the choice of the bunch For Only IO Cents Come in before the best ones are all gone. U THE RACKET STORE \\ STEELE & WEAVER. / loot . A/l o n I c AN Up - T °- THE - HOUR /Tl6ni§ S Billiard and Pool Parlor Everj’ thing new and modem and first-class. Open now’. Come in and get acquainted. > > > > > Finest Line of Cigars in the City PERIODICALS AND piNE QANDIES Located in the Ellis Building, opposite Court House. Albert M. Anker, Mgr. 1^ FOR*A COLD In the head or any part of the body use I Laxlcold Tablets | 25g l lf not sati sfactory return the empty box and get I your money. MAKE US PROVE IT. ■ The H'oltholise Drug Co. i