Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 31 January 1911 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT ■■■"■ 1 yil'l — Published Every Evening, Except Sunday By DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month by mall 25 cents Per Year, by mail 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. The census department sems to have a queer plan of doing business. They have”announced the population of all the cities over 5,000, all the counties, and now they are giving out the population of towns of 2,000 and 3,000. Decatur and Bluffton are still on the anxious seat. The national congress has just about a month in which to pull off that big bunch of promised legislation. So far they have done nothing but make appropriations and talk about the organization of a union or league or something of the sort. The new democratic congress won’t certainly have to try very hard or do very much to make a better showing than the present one. IJ Lt . i. During the month of February some merchants rest on the advertiseing proposition. They perhaps figure that business will be light and that the thing to do is to lessen expenses. This is just the wrong thing to do. The fellow who keeps on advertising day after day, not only gets more trade than the other fellow, but he keeps pounding his name into the minds of the patrons incessantly, so that when they think of his line, they think of him. The regulation bill is the all-absorb-ing one before the legislature this

9 1 I Days Continuation —SALE—— Our Winter Clearance Sale marks the most successful we’ve ever conducted. Many, and many, both old and new customers who have taken advantage of our sale and have profited by it. For the benefit of those who havn’t had the opportunity to take advantage of our sale during those day’s we’ve decided to extend this sale 11 Day’s. The Same Prices As Before Prevail In Our Overcoat And Suit Department §15,00 takes any $20.00, $21.00 and $22.50 Suit or O’coat §12,45 takes any $16.00, $17.50 and SIB.OO Suit or O’coat S9JS takes any $12.50, $13.50 and $15.00 Suit or O’coat §5,75 takes any $7.50, $9.00 and SIO.OO Suit or O’coat Alli Boy’s Suits Odd Re- % Off duced 25 pr. ct. Special bargains in Shirts of all kinds, Sweatercoats, Caps Hats, Underwear, Sox and Ties. Take advantage of these 11 Days— just that much more time to take advantage’of the great bargains we’re offering. THE MYERS-DAILEY CO. — - :

week. The option unit has been , changed and the manner in which . this action will be regarded depends very greatly on what kind of a bill results from this week’s work. There have been many suggestions and the result is very doubtful. What seems t to be generally conceded is that the saloon will be restricted as to number to one for each thousand and that the ’ license will be five hundred. I , PUBLIC SALE. s . The undersigned will sell at public j sale at our store in Hoagland, beginning at 1 oclock p. m., Saturday, Feb- . ruary 11, 1911. Everything offered at i this sale is positively new and will be ’lsold in order to give room for our spring goods. Come In and look them ( over before day of sale. Several buggies, all new, covered with factory • guarantee, including one storm buggy, ( one twin seat extension top surrey, , 11911 model. Plows —Several steel beam and ' | wood beam breaking plows, 1 10-hose 1 ] disc Buckeye drill with seeder attach- ‘ ■ ment, garden plows, lawn mowers, American fence stretchers, with chains, American wire fence, 5-foot. Stoves —Several new stoves, including i 1 Laurel base burner, 1911 model, sevi eral soft coal and wood heating • | stoves, 1 Baxter 6-hole steel range ' complete. A large number of heavy lap robes. One drop-head new Royal sewing machine and other articles not mentioned. We sell everything in McCormick machinery, J. I. Case threshing outfits and carry a large stock of general merchandise, and will give a five per cent discount on all cash sales over our counter from 1 p. m. until 8 p. m. amounting to SI.OO or over on above rate. Come in and see us. Our motto: ‘‘Sell you right and use you right.” Terms —On all sums of $5.00 and under cash in hand; over $5.00 a credit of 6 months will be given. A discount of five per cent will be given on all sums over $5.00 on day of sale. No property to be removed until settled for. A. C. CRAWFORD & CO. D. F. Leonard, Auct. o — FARMERS. A car load of red cedar posts, ready to unload at the Grand Rapids freight house.. Three to four, hewed square, at 22 cents apiece. Some and see them. HOWARD SHACKLEY. 26tf

SOCIETY DOINGS Large Delegation of Fort Wayne Yeomen Arrive This Evening. WILL CONFER DEGREE Upon Large Class Here— Mr. and Mrs. Charles Getting Entertain. "Do what you can,” the world says, there it stops, And counts the thing achieved your slender merit. "Try all you can,” God says and then He drops Love’s curtain on the deed . and crowns the spirit. —James Buckham. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Tuesday. Historical—-Mrs. Thomas. Presbytriau Missionary—Mrs. S. D. Beavers. Priscilla Girls —Lena Meyer. Wednesday. Concord Aid—Mrs. Oscar Fritzinger. Shakespeare —Mrs. E. E. Rice. Thursday. Helping Hand—Mrs. Martin Worthman. Orient Club—Mrs. M. P. Burdg. Needlecraft Club —Clara Weiland. C. W. B. M. —Mrs Minnie Daniels. Euterpean - Edna Hoffman. Friday. Twilight Club—Mr. and Mrs. Mike Meibers. Zion Lutheran Aid—School House. Christian Aid—Mrs. Harry Helm. At the regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters Friday evening there was a little extra on the program, and there was a much larger attendance than usual. The fact that Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Leiter and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Magley, all of whom are members of the order, are about to remove from the city, prompted the ladies to make a little demonstration in their honor, and at ten o’clock about one hundred persons were generously served with refreshments. A souvenir spoon was presented to

both Mrs. Leiter and Mrs. Magley, the i presentation speech being made by the most excellent chief, Miss Rozella Plummer, who took occasion to assure the ladies that their going from ■ the city was a source of regret to the members of the order. Short talks were made by other members as well as by those who are about to leave the city, and the occasion was one which left no doubt in the minds of the quartette that they have a great I | many good friends in Columbia City. Mr. and Mrs. Magley will move to Fort Wayne, but Mr. and Mrs. Leiter , have not fully determined where they will locate. —Columbia City Post. The Ruth Circle of Loyal Daughters of the Christian church held their regular social and business meeting at the home of Miss Ada Stevens Monday evening. It was decided that the recital which was to have been given by Miss Mabel Weldy February 9th, be postponed until March. Plans were also discussed for the Valentine social to be given Monday evening, February 13th. and commiVees appointed to arrange for the affair in detail. Other business matters were riscussion and a social hour followed, in which a delicious luncheon was provided by Mrs. Stevens and daughter, Ada. Guests were Miss Martha Tribolet of Bluffton, Mrs. Minnie Daniels, the Misses Anola Frank and Edna Steele, while 'the regular members present were Mrs. A. D. Artman and daughter, Ruby, Mildred and Vivian Dawson. Nellie Daniels, Eula McKinney, Dora Schultz and Jessie Magley. Miss Gretel Shoemaker will entertain the class in four weeks. Class No. 3 of the Calvary Evangelical Sunday school, taught by Mrs. E. W. Jackson, was entertained at her home on last Sunday after the preaching services at Calvary, the occasion being in honor of those promoted to a higher class and. the incoming of new members. After the sumptuous dinner, consisting of such things as the plenteous country larder contains, the afternoon was spent in a delightful social way, with music and singing. This class expects to meet often during the coming year and hopes to obtain more mutual benefit, more sociability and more spiritual blessings, both in Sunday school and out. Several members being absent on account of the inclemency of the weather, the class name has not been selected. Those present were Misses Bertha Barrone, Wildas Shifferly, Vora Mitch and the Messrs. Roy Gaunt, Ivan Shifferly, Cleo Jackson, Merle Standiford, Artie Jackson. Other guests present were Rolla Jackson, Valley Johnson, 110 Johnson and Mrs. J. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Getting of St. John's gave a jolly party in honor of Miss Mary Fuerst of Dowagiac,| Mich. Fifteen young people were guests and enjoyed the evening at cards and with other games and entertainment features that made the event one of great pleasure. The C. W. B. M. will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Minnie Daniels and a very interesting program will be given. The study will be of Bible Chair Work, lead by Mrs. C. J. Weaver. Mrs. A. D. Artman will have a reading and Mrs. Daniels a paper. A piano solo by Mis* Mabel Weldy and other music will be pleasing features also. Everyon* is cordially invited. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fritzinger entertained at their home east of the city in an enjoyable way at dinner Sunday for Miss Della Davison and Miss Gladys Redrup of Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Coarding entertained at dinner at their home east of the city for Mr. and Mrs. David Liby, of near Preble, Mr.and Mrs. Elijah Walters and niece, Miss Bessie Teeple of this city. Fifty or sixty of the Fort Wayne American Yeomen arrived this afternoon from Fort Wayne to initiate a large class of candidates this evening. The Helping Hand society will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Martin Worthman on Sixth street. Every member is urged to be in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. George C. Steele were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Butler at their home on First street at tea Sunday evening. Mrs. M. B. Knouse of Warsaw and Mrs. Jennie Forrey of Madison are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kennedy. Mrs. M. P. Burdg will be hostess to the Orient club Thursday afternoon. The Twilight club will be entertained Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Meibers. \ o ~ FOR SALE —A single-barrel, hammerless shot-gun. Cheap. Inquire of 1 Frank Engle, Decatur, Ind. 26t3 i

■ TRAFFIC IS HEAVY ' Ft. Wayne & Springfield [ Will Put on Several Extra Cars Tonight. AND ALSO TOMORROW » T Promotions in the ForceShort on Men —New Ones to be Added. The Fort Wayne & Springfield railway will have a number of special cars on this evening and tomorrow. One will arrive here at seven, bringing the large delegation of Fort Wayne Yeomen, the car returning at 11 o’clock. This evening a car load of horses from Columbia City, purchased by Ed Ahr, will oe brougnt nere, and i tomorrow a load purchased by Abe Boch for the Decatur Horse Sale company, will be brought from Kendallville. The road has been quite busy and a number of the men have been working overtime, owing to a deficiency in the numbers of the force. Two men, it is thought, will be taken on. Ed Beery, formerly of the freight, has succeeded James Drage, deceased, as motorman, and August Griesinger, recently on the night run as conductor, succeeds Mr. Beery in the run on the freight car, these being promotions. The place vacated by Mr. Griesinger is still open, and will probably be supplied in a few days. PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sal® at public auction at his residence Hi miles south of Monroe, or Bi miles north of Berne, on the C. W. Hocker farm, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m , Friday, February 10, 1911, the following property: Five head of horses, consisting of one 4-y ear-old gelding, weight 1650; one sorrel gelding, coming 3 years old; one mare 3 years old, in foal; one mare colt coming 2 years old, 8 head of cattle; 1 Jersey cow 3 years old will be fresh in February; 1 cow that will be fresh in September, 1 cow that will be fresh in April, 1 heifer that will be fresh by day of sale and 1 ' heifer that will be fresh by June, 3 head of steers coming 2 years old, 33 head of hogs consisting of 10 brood sows, one due to farrow by day of sale; 9 sows due to farrow by the Ist of April, 22 head of shoats that average about 80 pounds each, 1 registered Hampshire male hog. Farm Implements —Maudt manure spreader, good .as new, Johnson binder, Deering mow- | er, Gearless hay loader, check roller, new; Monarch hay tedder, Superior disc drill, good as new, 3-horse steel evener, 2 cultivators, 1 walker and 1 riding; 2 double-shovel plows, 2 spike tooth harrows, 1 spring-tooth harrow, buggy, good as new, 2 wagons in good condition, set of bobs, sleigh, corn splitter, sickle grinder, 1 set of hayladders, double set of team harness, iron kettle, 12 tons of clover hay in mow, 20 large fodder shocks, 100 bushels seed oats, 200 bushels of corn in crib, some household goods and many other articles too numerous to mention. Terms made known on day of sale. WILLIAM SCHERER. Michaud Bros., Aucts. s ■ — ATTENTION. I, the undersigned, wish to announce that I have the agency for the Superior Stock Tonic, the best on the market, and guaranteed to do the work. Try it. ‘GEO. SCHIEFERSTEIN, 26t6 Monmouth, Ind. o— FOR SALE OR TRADE —80 acres in Brevard county, Florida. Good orange land; half mile from railroad Write John Stonebrook, Mt. Vernon. Ohio. it BEST Drug Store for sale In central Indiana; city of 12,000; 1910 sales, $24,000. No whiskey, wall paper or paints. Will sell for cash for invoice, about $7,000; no trades considered. F. L. Saylor, Elwood, Ind. it — o - DEMOCRAT WANT ADS’ PAY BIG PUBLIC SALE. On account of the undersigned having divided the estate of the late Jacob Isch, we will offer at public sale the surplus stock, etc., at our farm, nine miles east of Bluffton and one mile houth and four miles west of Monroe, and ten miles southwest of Decatur, Ind , known as the old Robison farm, on February 7, 1911, commencing at 10 o'clock sharp, the following personal property, to-wit: 16 Head of Horses and Colts. One dapple gray mare, 5 years old, in foal, insurance paid, an extra good one, weight 1,500 pounds. One bay mare 5 years old, in foal, insurance . ■

FARMER-Make a Note of This. ■» „ priced « » „„ M „ ch for the season from Marcn • ere is y Our chance to of the city. 1 mile from the Interurban wllk new :Z' Xr farm has good fences, is fairly w ell uied. ’ 7 2 ,0 market town, good buildings, prlce Pe [ 6^er^°^ a Sles’X vest of Monroeville with good buildings. prlce <1 000 per acre, mortgage can be carried for large amount. We also ow n acres, on interurban, 5 miles from Monroeville, that is not rented for 1911. MONROE W FITCH & SONS, THE EARTH MEN. Call the Above Concern at Their Ex pens*. Both Telephones. Opp, p. 0 ■ J| | Ji Water T(' and Portland H h B nil ir Cement only I 3 materials required. We furnish all equipment at small co 3c . tJi T he demand exists now, the profits are large and the busiTT ness grows rapidly. The Pettyjohn Co. has established thousands £ 61 successful bit paying plants. A hundred dollars will start you I WE HIST » VOSS TOSH TO WRITE TOR MRTICIIUB We refer you to the publisher of this paper. | , THE PETTYJOHN COMPANY, 666 Canal SL, Terre Haute, Indiana no NOT READ THIS ■ 11 v er y mw Rates. No Extras. Life, sick, accident and fire insurance Celebrated “Richmond Suction Cleaner” to let and to sell. Infermation where to buy the best stoves, rangesi imd a peat b»rgain, on a month’s trial. W. J. MYERS, 233 N. sth aL Tbone266 —I" ■ -= — 1 .

paid, weight 1,500 pounds. One baymare 6 years old, bred, weight 1,400, pounds. One roan mare 6 years old, bred, weight 1.600 pounds. One grey ■ mare, 8 years old, bred, weight 1,4001 pounds. One bay mare 4 years old, bred, weight 1,350 pounds. One gray mare, 3 coming 4, weight 1,250 pounds. One bay mare 3, coming 4, weight 1,250 pounds. One black gelding, 3 years old, weight 1,450 pounds. One match team, black geldings, 4 years old, extra good ones, weight 2,900 pounds, ready for the market.' One bay gelding, 2 years old. One bay mare, 2 years old. One roan mare, coming 2 years old. One gray mare coming two years old. 45 Head of Cattle. Consisting of 12 good milch cows, two with calves by their sides, good ones. One, to be fresh by day of sale. Seven to be fresh in February and March. One to be fresh in May. One good beef cow. Two Holstein heifers, will be fresh in spring, are 2 years old. Three Durham heifers, 2 years old, to be fresh in spring. Eleven heifers, coming 2 years old. One extra good black heifer, coming 3 years old. 15 head of steers, six head two years past, and nine head coming two years old. One extra good bull, weight 1,400 pounds. This is an extra good bunch of cat-1 tie. 19 Head of Sheep. Eighteen ewes, all bred to a good Hamshiredown buck, due to lamb in' February and March. One buck. A; good bunch. Farming Implements. One McCormick mower, one clover j buncher, one walking cultivator, one spring tooth harrow, one Budlong disc, one breaking plow, one feed grinder, two farm wagons, in fair shape, one spring wagon, one Twentieth Century manure spreader, five sets of harness, and one set of single buggy harness, good as new. This is not an invoice sale. All of the above property will be sold to the highest bidder. TERMS OF SALE—AII sums of $lO and under cash. Sums over $lO a credit of 12 months will be given, with

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interest at 6 per cent, the last six months, purchaser giving note with approved security. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied with. Throe per cent discount for cash. ISCII BROTHERS. Michaud 4 Son, Auctioneers. Aaron Moser, Clerk. Lunch will be served. ■■■■■■■mibib TRUSDALE BROTHERS ANNOUNCE Will 11. Durbin and Bernice Jruesdale] Supported by an”admirable cast of players in 3 HENRY jE. JDIXEY’S Famous Success THE MAN ON THE BOX The complete New York production in every detail. <j A car load of scenery and effects. Read the Book—See the Play. Bosse’s Theatre One Night Only Thurs, February, 2 Prices —25 c, 50c, & 75c