Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 189, Decatur, Adams County, 12 August 1910 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. | Published Evary Evening, Except Sunday, by DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY. LEW G. ELUNGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier 15 00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mall ....... .$2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. sintered at tne postotiiue at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. Curt Brown went to Fort Wayne this afternoon. Al Steele was a Fort Wayne business visitor today. S. E. Hite was a Fort Wayne business visitor today. William Robinson left this morning for Mansfield, Ohio. C. G. Egley of Berne was a business visitor here today. Herman Gillig left today on a business trip to Portland. Charles Voglewede and nephew, Arthur Holthouse, went to Fort Wayne this afternoon. Attend the Busy Bees’ pastry sale tomorrow afternoon, north of the Page Blackburn drug store. Mrs. Henry Barkley went to Fort Wayne this afternoon to call on her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Andrew Barkley. Remember the Busy Bees’ pastry sale in the building formerly occupied by the Leonard tin store tomorrow afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. David Archer of Pleasant Mills will leave tomorrow for Midland, Mich., to visit with their daughter, Mrs. Gus Smith. AT THE CRYSTAL. Something special and up-to-date is in store tor those who attend the Crystal theater this evening. Manager Biggs has secured the assistance of Mr. Hugh Hite to sing one of his famout songs, entitled, “Any Where in the U. S. is Home For Me.” Mr. Hite is a singer of great ability, having been heard here on a number Os occasions, and his presence at the Crystal this evening will no doubt draw a large atendance.

Men’s Trousers at One-Fourth from Regular prices. This sale is due to the fact that we’ve too large a stock of trousers on hand at the present time: hence this sale Also a special lot of $1.50. $2.00 and $3.00 trousers values at SI.OO pr. HI r . THEMYERSDAILEY CO.

SOCIETY DOINGS The Surprise Party For Fred Bentz Was a Successful One. MISSIONARY SOCIETY Os M. E. Church at Case Home—Mr. and Mrs. Weiland Entertain. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Thursday. M. E. Missionary—Mrs. Robert Case Frid? /. Mite Society—Mrs. Ferd Nichols. Christian Aid—Mrs. Percy Williams TOOK JOHNNY TO THE SHOW. (Continued from Yesterday.) Then Johnny’s father said, “Although I loathe, abhor and hate the show, I feel that little John should go, The circus animals to see; 'Twould never do —so little grown — For him to wander round alone: My little boy shall go with me.” And Johnnie's mother — prudent dame — And Johnnie’s auntie felt the same: And Johnnie’s Uncle Lemuel, His second cousin, Samuel, And older sister, Mary, And Susan Ann and Sarah, ( His brother and his brother-in-law, His father's cautious mother-in-law, And others, went along with him To see that uaught was wrong with him; Twas not a sin to take, you know, Poor Johnnie to the show! —Will Carlton. (Continued.) Mrs. William Baker and daughter, Mrs. Ethel Krick, Mrs. Charles Ahr and children of Monroeville came to Decatur yesterday in the Baker automobile and were guests during the day of Mr. and Mrs. John Houk. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Runyon and Edwin Fledderjohann. who attended the birthday surprise given for Fred Bentz, assistant cashier of the Bank of Berne, at his home Thursday evening, report a delightful time. Guests numbering about thirty assembled in the home, where they awaited Mr. Bentz' return. He arrived about 6 o'clock, and as he had been at the truck patch,, came in with his hat filled with cucumbers and his hands full of onions. There was never a more perfect surprise. Mrs. Bentz soon thereafter provided a most delicious picnic supper, which was spread on the lawn, and consisted of spring chicken and all its delicious accompaniments. The lawn had been wired with electric lights and was an ideal place for the playing of croque", which, with other games, and conversation passed the evening hours pleasantly. The party was an ideal one in all respects and will be long remembered as a most happy event. The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church held an unusually interesting and profitabls session Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Robert Case on Fifth street, which was one thoroughly enjoyed by the twenty-three or more present. “Mormons and Orientals” was the topic of study, lead by Mrs. L. G. Ellingham. with the prayer and devotional conducted by Mesdames D. D Heller, Emma Daniels, John Vail and John Rex. Following this program came a social hour, during which refreshments were served. Mrs. Case was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Dan Beery. Mr. and Mrs. William Weiland and family had as their guests at supper Henry Koenemann of Fort Wayne and Miss Bessie Bauer of Chicago. The latter remained over night the guest of Miss Clara Weiland, leaving in the morning for Vincennes with her parents, where she will be the guest of her sister for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. James Archbold and daughter, Jennie, entertained a company of friends at dinner Thursday the party including Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Lano of Marion, Mrs. John B. Meibers, Mrs. Thompson Niblock, Mrs. Jesse Niblock and daughter, Pauline. o A cow and a steer have strayed to the Frisinger farm just northwest of town. Owner can have them by calling and describing and paying the expenses. 189t3 STRAYED —A male sheep came to the home of Smith Stevens and is now being cared for by him awaiting the owner. Call up Mr. Stevens and if property is claimed pay will only be required for its care.—Smfth Stevens, rural route eight. 184t3

••THE LITTLE HOMESTEAD.” The management of the Bosse announces the engagement of the rural comedy drama, “The Little Home stead" on Monday, August 15th. The play is from the pen of W. B. Patton, who wrote "The Minister's Son" ami "The Last Rose of Summer,” and is now In its fourth successful season ' The Little Homestead" is effectively told in four acts, it is said to be aoaorbingly interesting with a pathetic heart tugging strain running through It. The first act introduces a happy little home in a New England village, broken up by a man who wishes to wreak his vengeance on a young husband. The blind Infatuation of a woman leads her to a sad and sorrow ful fate, and contrition comes too late to make amends; but virtue triumphs in the end and the moral is properly impressed. That "The Little Homestead” is now in its fourth season demonstrates the fact that it is the kind of a play that the theater going public is fond of. The management has given it a splendid mounting and the cast Is in every way capable. It should prove one of the popular offerings of the season.

TALK TO WORKERS Finley P. Mount and Harry Petit Were Here Today to Meet Boys. SHORT SESSION HELD Preliminary Organization Talk—About Half the Committeemen Here. Dr. Culbert, the republican district chairman for the Eighth, was unable to attend the meeting held here this morning for the purpose of organizing the campaign. It was announced that he bad been called away, probably on business to Indianapolis, where the state committee was in session on the Cromer appeal. In his place came Jack Frost, postmaster at Portland. United States Marshal Harry Petit of Indianapolis and Finley P. Mount of Crawfordsville, candidate for attorney general, were also here. The ca.. was for the precinct committeemen of the county and for the purpose of starting the organization here for the campaign, which will soon be on. About half the committeemen of the county were present at the assembly room of the interurban building at 10 o'clock, when the meeting was called to order by the county chairman. P. L. Andrews. Short talks were made by the visitors and the meeting concluded without any special action. o — SPECIAL AT CRYSTAI TONIGH". Pictures of the Recent Elks Convention Held at Detroit, Mich. Will Biggs, manager of the Crystal airdome, has a new and special attraction for tonight, which all should see. In addition to his regular two reels he has secured the pictures of the recent Elks national convention held at Detroit This reel shows the parade, the decorations, the crowds and all the interesting points from the greatest convention of the kind ever held. In connection Mr. Hugh Hite will sing “Anywhere in the U. S. A. is Home to Me," the great B. P. O. E. song. The price is oniy five cents and it's a sure big show for the money. See the Elks. —O’Frank Kern, assistant superintendent of the Metropolitan Insurance company, of Fort Wayne, returned to his home after transacting some business here today. Mrs. Henry Zuber returned this aft ernoon to her home in Fort Wayne after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kintz. She was accompanied by her niece, Rose Geels, who will be her guest a few days. Chester Imler, who has been acting at operator at Lagrange, Ind., has been transferred to Lynn, Ind., on the G. R. & L, and left this afternoon for that place, where he will begin his new duties in the morning. Miss Rosa Geary of Chicago arrived home this afternoon byway of Fort Wayne for a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Geary. From here she will go to Cleveland, where she will also visit with friends for a short time. Mrs. George Bauserman returned today from Fort Wayne. She reports that her daughter. Mrs. Andrew Barkley, who was badly burned some time ago, is recovering but that her five months' old babe has been quite sick, and it was his illness which called 1 her to Fort Wayne yesterday.

ARE COSTLY TRIPS Attorney General Bingham Having a Good Time. TAKING DEPOSITIONS Benzoate of Soda Cases Takes the Attorney General Around. DEMOCRATIC NEWS BUREAU. 325 Pytnlan Building. Indianapolis, Ind.. Aug. 12 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Attorney General Bingham has added one more to the list of costly trips taken to New York and California at the expense of the people of Indiana. It would not be so bad, it is argued, if the trips were at all necessary. But the fact that he has made and is making these trips to secure depositions has incensed the taxpayers who understand anything at all about law. The attorney general is deeply interested in the benzoate of soda case which has been pending for months in the federal court here and during the progress of the case has deemed it necessary to obtain depositions in New York and California. Instead of following the custom of lawyers who desire a deposition taken at a distance, and the custom of lawyers who deeae e a deposition taken at a distance and sending his list of questions to some reputable lawyer at the desired point, Attorney General Bingham hies himself aboard a train and goes personally, or sends representatives, and the taxpayers pay the bills. Just recently application was made to Governor Marshall for S4OO from the governor's emergency contingent fund for the purpose of going to Washington to secure a deposition from Dr. H. W. Wiley. U. S. chemist Governor Marshall said “no," emphatically. He suggested that the questions which the attorney general desired Dr. Wiley to answer be sent to some Washington attorney who could have them answered under oath. “It's ridiculous and extravagant and an unjust burden to the taxpayers of Indiana,” said an attorney. "There is no need for the attorney general to go galivating around the country for depositions, saddling an added and unnecessary burden upon the taxpayers and depriving them of bls official presence here where he belongs. Now, when an Inianapolis lawyer wants a deposition taken in New York he prepares his questions and sends them on to some reputable lawer in New York, who has them answered by the witness under oath and returns them to Indianapolis. This is done at a nominal cost. There are no hotel bills, traveling expenses and incidentals to pay. But, Attorney General Bingham Joesn’t have to pay the bills personally. The state pays—and so the attorney general goes. As a matter of fact he could have the business transacted by New York lawyers at a trifling expense and could remain at his office in the state house where he belongs. It costs money to travel to New York and California; it costs money to live in the fine hotels of New York City for a week or ten days at a time, and I’ll bet he wouldn't do it if it were his own private legal business. No. you bet he’d send his questions on to some New York attorney and transact his business as I would.” Three trips have alreadybeen made to New York by Attorney General Bingham's office and yesterday he started on the fourth. He has made, in addition, one trip to California. where he remained for some time at the state’s expense. Some attorneys are wondering why, if he insists on taking unnecessary trips to New York, he doesn't transact all of his business at one time and thus save the taxpayers a little of their money. oWE WILL GO TO MICHIGAN August 16th. Don’t forget the date. We have good improved farm of 120 acres at $55.00 per acre; good as any $125.00 an acre farm in Adams county. Make arrangements to go with the bunch August 16 th. We want to show you some great bargains in Michigan land. MICHIGAN & INDIANA LAND CO., David Flanders, Pres. o — NOTICE. I will start my cider mill Thursday, August 11th, and will operate same every Tuesday and Thursday until further notice. 187t12 PETER KIRSCH. o Democrat Want Ads Pay.

EVERYTHING NEW Our New Assortments are Now Arriving in Every Departments YOU HAVE TWO MORE MONTHS TO contend with and Fair Week is coming when you must have something cool to wear. We have a nice assortment of Brand New Patterns of Lawns to select from at reduced prices from 3to 6c and 8c per yard. THE LIGHT CALICOES ARE GOOD IN stripes, checks and especially red dots. We have all the new Patterns on sale now at 7c per yard. <J We also have a shipment of the newest and latest designs of Ladies’ purses to be embroideried. These purses have become a great fad everywhere. Come in and look them over. Price 50c.

LOST —Parker fountain pen. Finder please return to this office. 187t3

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Bosse Opera House ONE NIGHT ONLY— Monday, /YligUst 15. 1910 -4th Successful Reason The Great American Pastoral Drama THE LJTTLE HOMLSTEHD By W. B. Patton. The author of “The Minister’s Son” and the Last Rose of Summer.” A Play that Resembles the EverGreen Tree in Life. Our Great Grand Children Will Enjoy It Prices: 25,35,50. 8631