Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 30, Decatur, Adams County, 4 February 1911 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday By DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW Q. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mall $2.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. PUBLIC SALE. One and one-half miles northwest of Decatur, Ind., Tuesday, February 14, 1911, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m. Horses —Two brood mares in foal, 1 year old colt, 2 good work horses. Five Head of Cows—Two cows fresh, with calf by side, 1 heifer fresh in April, 1 year old heifer, 1 yearling steer. Hogs —4 brood saws, will farrow in March and April; 14 head of shoats, weighing about 150 pounds. I implements Seven-foot new Milwaukee binder, team truck. McCormick mower, John Deere corn planter, new; grain drill, hay rake, 2 twohorse cultivators, 2 breaking plows, 1 land roller, 1 spike tooth harrow, 1 spring tooth harrow, single and double shovel plow, 1 clover seed buncher, 1 two horse wagon, 1 top buggy, 1 hay loader and hay rack combined, 2 sets work harness, 1 set single harness, 2 iron kettles, logging outfit, sausage grinder, lard press, meat bench, 115 ft. in. rope and pulleys, 1 dinner bell, 4 ton of hay in mow, corn fodder in stock. 100 head of chickens, some household goods and many other 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 bankable note therefor with approved freehold security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. No property removed until settled for. Four per cent off for cash on sums over $5.00. GEORGE KELLER. John Spuller, Auct. Fred Fruchte, Clerk. 30t6

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DANIEL BOONE ON THE TRAIL. ' Daniel Boone on the Trail,” a thrilling romance of colonial days, is the next attraction at the Bosse opera hottie, Wednesday, February Bth, for one night. Daniel Boone Is one of those soul-stirring dramas that appeals to every man, woman and child who have within them a spark of patriotism. Manager Harris has mounted the historical production complete with scenery painted from photographs along the beautiful Kentucky river, where Boone's Interesting campaign against the Shawnees took place. A number of real Sioux Indians loaned by Uncle Sam from one of his reservations are used in the exciting scenes of the play. A pack of Siberian wolves, a den of ferocious bears, and Boone’s famous trailing dogs are also worked into the different scenes and helps to give it the real atmosphere of pioneer days when our earlier settlers had to fight them by night and the howling savages by day. Tho burning of Boone’s cabin, the throwing of Elizabeth Zane into tho den with the hungry wolves .the surrender of Cornwallis and Washington’s message to Boone are among the many scenes of this famous drama.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Two New Cases Have Been Filed in the Circuit Court. TODAY PENSION DAY Many Real Estate Transfers —February Term Opens Monday. Susie Eury vs. Sheriff T. J. Dirkens and John Sovine is the title of a new case filed, in which she asks immediate possession oi one bay mare, eighteen years old, with a white star in front of her forehead, the animal valued at $l5O, and which she claims the defendants are detaining unlawfully and without right. Peterson & Moran are the plaintiff's attorneys. Summons was placed in the hands of the coroner for service. She demands possession and S2OO damage for its detention. Another new case is that brought by James H. Sullivan against Frank C. Foreman for contribution for money paid. Deman, $75. F. B. Dickerns is attorney for the plaintiff. County Clerk J. P. Haefling and Deputy D. O. Roop were unusually busy today filling out the quarterly pension papers for the soldiers. TII9 following real estate transfers have been recorded: Jacob Wechter to John E. Wechter, 80 acres, Blue Creek, $1.00; Ida Belle Miller to John E. Jack, quit claim deed to 50 acres, Monroe tp., $225; Frederick Mutchler to Lewis W. Frank, 40 acres, Root tp., $3000; Henry Schindler to Alfred Romy, inlot, Berne, $2600; George Zehr to Nellie Zehr, 40 acres, Jefferson tp., $2200.

The February term of court will open next Monday. 'O ELWOOD MAN GETS PAROLE Alonzo Kessler of Elwood, who set fire to his home recently In order to collect insurance on his household goods, and was sentenced to state prison by Judge Bagot, was released from jail Thursday evening on parole granted by Governor Marshall. When Judge Bagot refused a parole the case was carried up to the governor. Kessler's excuse for setting fire to his home was that he needed cash with which to meet his debts and hoged to realize it from insurance. The mistake the fellow made was in giving the alarm too soon after applying the torch. The fire had not gained sufficient headway and was soon extinguished by the fire department. o— MR. AND MRS. FRISTOE HOME. Mr. and Mrs. James Fristoe, who have been making their home at Winona for some time, arrived here last evening and will remain here until next Thursday with friends. Mr. Fristoe is working in the treasurer’s office at that place and Is coming right to the front with the people of that town. FUNERAL OF MRS. WOODS. Funeral services for Mrs. James H. Woods of east of this city, whose death occurred suddenly Wednesday evening, after but a two hours’ illness, were conducted this morning at 10 o’clock at the United Brethren church at Wren, Ohio, by the Rev. W. Z. Roberts. Burial in the Wren cemetery.

SOCIETY DOINGS Rev. Hessert and James Knavel Given Joint Birthday Surprise. MANY SURPRISES Mrs. Homer Lower Was One of the Celebrants™ Social Notes. He has not learned the lesson of life. Who does not every day surmount a fear. —Ralph Waldo Emerson. A reception tendered members of the Democratic Editorial association of Indiana and their families at the home of Secretary of State and Mrs. L. G. Ellingham, 1620 North Pennsylvania street, marked the beginning of the annual midwinter meeting of the editors and the opening of Mr. and Mrs. Ellingham's Indianapolis home. The evening was pleasantly spent, the

editors renewing old friendships and making new ones, and Mr. and M r s. Ellingham proving themselves delightful entertainers. Guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. Ellingham, Governor and Mrs. Marshall, Senator-elect and Mrs. John W. Kern and Mr. and Mrs. Clay Metzger of Plymouth. Mr. Metzger is president of the Democratic Editorial association of Indiana. The evening was spent informally that the editors and democratic state officials might greet one another and form new friends. Light refreshments were served during the evening in the dining room, which was tastefully decorated and arranged. The democratic editors attending the meeting of the association are accompanied by their wives, and the wives and families of the state officers who were present assisted in entertaining last evening. More than 100 guests enjoyed the hospitality of the secretary of state’s home. —Indianapolis Star. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Heller, who are in Indianapolis attending the meeting of the State Editorial association, were attendants at the reception.

The neighbors and friends of Mrs. Homer Lower, living east of the city, remembered her birthday anniversary Friday in a chaiming way by giving her a surprise call, coming in the morning in a body with baskets of delicious things from which a sumptuous dinner was served at noon. The ladies spent the entire day at the J Lower home and the day was one oL unexcelled pleasure to all, and the wish that the event might annually be of as much pleasure was expressed by all. The party included Mesdames Ross Wolfe, Albert Bailey, Abe Brown, Willis Spuiler, J. S. Lower, Alex Drummond, Charles Rabbitt and daughter, Huldah, Charles Wolfe and children, Bert Wolfe, William Worden and daughter, Opal; Jesse Schwartz and daughter, Lola; Reuben Gilpen, Charles Bailey and daughters, Irene and Mabel; Otto Johnson and Sam Workinger. The G. W. C. girls spent a delightful evening with Miss Kate Ginley, cards being the game of the evening, after which a tempting luncheon was served. Prizes were won by Anna Ginley and Bertha John. Miss Vena Parent will be hostess at the meeting next Friday evening. A most pleasant surprise was sprung on James Knavel and Rev. L. C. Hessert by Mr. and Mrs. }Villiam Breiner living east of the city, Mr. Knavel celebrating his sixty-first birthday anniversary and Rev. Hessert his thirtieth. While they had been invited to the Breiner home to dinner, neither knew there were to be a number of other guests there and that special preparation had been made In celebration of the anniversaries. The party included Mr. and Mrs. James Knavel Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hessert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore and sons, Franklin and John, Mrs. Mat Breiner and son, Charles, Mrs. Jane Walters and Miss Pearl Breiner. A great dinne’with beautiful birthday cakes, a special feature was served. Mrs. Harry Helm entertained the Ladies’ Aid society of the Christian church Friday afternoon, the session being a profitable one and highly interesting. Those present were Mesdames J. M. Dawson, Noah Mangold, G. T. Burke, Arthur Fisher, G. C. Steele, Hancher, A. Hoffman, Jacob Eady, Will Parr, P. G. Williams, Misses Dessle Beery, Jeanette Steele and Mary Burke. Otto, Anna and Minnie Zwick of Seward, Neb., who will leave next Tuesday for their home after a visit here, were guests of honor at a card

party given Friday evening by Miss Minnie Schroeder at her home at St. Johns. After cards a supper was enjoyed. Prizes were won by Ida Bultcmeier, Martin Scheumann, Pauline and Henoch Heckman. About forty guests enpoyed the hospitality of the Schroeder home. Last Friday evening a surprise party was held by Mr. and Mrs. Crist France of Monroeville for their son, Hugo. The evening was spent in playing games and also much excellent music was had. Many Decatur people were there, among those present being Caroline Dowling, Clara Fuelling. May Furst, Amelia Fuelling, Pauline France, Minnie Fuelling, Elsie France, Henry and Herman Fuelling, Edward Bucher, William France and Albert France. At a late hour the Decatur people started for home, wishing Hugo many more happy surprises. Another pleasant surprise party was that held by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuelling in honor of the seventeenth birthday of their son, Edward. Large bouquets of carnations and ferns decorated the rooms and after an evening spent in the games dear to the hearts of the young, a bountiful oyster supper was served. Those present were May Furst of Dowagiac, Mibh.; Clara Fuelling, Amelia Fuelling, Caroline Dowling, Lyda Getting, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fuelling, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Hobrock, Misses Ida and Clara Boerger, Emma and Marie Fuelling, Messrs. Herman Melcher. Theo, and John Heuer, Martin, Edward, Theo, and Henry Fuelling, Otto Cline, Otto Fuelling and Henry Getting. This morning the Misses Amelia Fuelling and May Furst walked from Monroeville to Decatur to do some shopping. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Baker of North Sixth street gave a pleasant dinner party yesterday at their home, guests being Mrs. Noah Mohler and Mrs. Geo. Dorris of Logan, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Alva Aurand, Mrs. J. D. Bollinger. The members of the Zion’s Lutheran Aid society held their regular sewing session at the school house all day yesterday, Mrs. Henry Lankenau serving the luncheon at the noon hour.

ABOUT THE SICK. Miss Della Sellemeyer went to Fort Wayne this morning to call on her sister, Mrs. O. L. Vance, at the St. Joseph hospital, where a week ago last Monday she underwent an operation. Mrs. Vance bad been getting along well, but for the past day or so had not been so well. While she was reported as slightly better again this morning, her condition is still serious. The diphtheria quarantine on the J. C. Magley home at Monmouth was lifted Friday, the little daughter, Dora Marie, having recovered from the attack of diphtheria. Mrs. Joseph Johnson of Monroe, who has been suffering from gall stones for several weeks, is better and is able to sit up at times. John Elzey was able to be out today for the first time in nine weeks, on account of a painful cut received in his left foot by stepping on broken glass, the tendons of the foot being cut. He can walk with the aid of crutches but will probably be unable to bear his weight on the injured foot for at least a month. Mrs. Mary Ahr’s condition shows little change from day to day, except that it is thougnt she seems a little stronger at times. C. C. Wilder still shows improvement from day to day and is able to sit up a part of the time. Mrs. Jacob Borne returned today to her home at Peterson after spending the week with her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Hoffman, who underwent an operation Monday, from which she is recovering nicely.

A SPECIAL PROGRAM. To Be Given Sunday Evening by the Presbyterian Endeavorers. The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church will observe the thirtieth anniversary of the Christian Endeavrr Sunday evening at 7 o’clock with the following special program, to which every one is invited: Hymn. Scripture. Prayer. Hymn. No. 53. Announcements. Offering. Anthem. “The Birth of Christian Endeavor’’ —Hugh Perkins. Duet —Lulu Atz and Gladys Meyer. "Dawn of Union” —Lulu Atz. Solo —Mary Erwin. Address —Rev. Spurlock. Hymn No. 151. Benediction.

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PUBLIC SALE. I will sell at public auction at my residence, 4 miles west and 1% miles south of Convoy, Uhio, 3 miles south and 1 mile east of Dixon, Ohio, and % of a mile north of the King's church, on Wednesday, February 8, 1911, commencing at 10 o’clock a. m. sharp, the following property: Twelve Head of Horses—Consisting of one bay mare 11 years old, in foal, weight about 1500; 1 black mare 7 years old, in foal, weight about 1500; 1 black mare 6 years old, in foal, weight 1400; 1 Belgian mare colt coming 3 years old, will finish 1700; 4 geldings coming 3 years old, will finish 1600; one brown mare colt coming 2 years old, finish 1600; 1 bay gelding colt, 2 years old, finish 1700; 1 mare colt coming 1 year old, 1 horse colt coming- 1 year old. Seven Head of Cattle —Consisting of three good milch and butter cows, one 6-year-old will be fresh by day of sale, one 4-year-old was fresh in December, one 2-year-old heifer will be fresh soon after sale, 1 yearling heifer, 1 yearling steer, two spring calves. Thirty-five head of good breeding ewes. Twenty-eight head of hogs— Consisting of 7 brood sows, three will farrow March 15th, 4 will farrow April Ist, twenty-one head of shoats weight about 75 pounds. This stock will be sold to the highest bidder regardless of price. Everybody will be treated fair and square. There will be no bybidding whatever. Kirkland is noted to give everybody a square deal. You will find this stock as represented. Free lunch at noon. Terms —All sums of $5 and under, cash; over $5 a credit of 9 months will be given, purchaser giving a bankable note. Five per cent off for cash. JAMES M. DOWNING. Ed Kirkland, Auct. D. E. Bayles, Clerk. o —. SAVED AN IOWA MAN’S LIFE. The very grave seemed to yawn before Robert Madden, of West Burlington, lowa, when, after seven weks in the hospital, four of the best physicians gave him up. Then was shown the marvelous curative power of months of frightful suffering from liver trouble and yellow jaundice, getting no help from other remedies or doctors, five bottels of this matchless medicine completely cured him. It’s positively guaranteed for Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles and never disappoints. Only 50 cents at ail druggists. FOR LAGRIPPE, COUGHS AND STUFFY COLDS Take Foley's Honey and Tar. It gives quick relief and expels the cold from your system. It contains no opiates, Is safe and sure. For sale by Holthouse Drug Co. .—o DEMOCRAT WANT ADS' PAY BIG

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PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned -will offer for sale at public auction at his residence 1% miles south of Monroe, or 4% 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-year-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 mower, 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 hay ladders, 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 knows on day of sale. WILLIAM SCHERER. Michaud Bros., Aucts. FOR SALE OR TRADE-80 acres In Brevard county, Florida. Good or ange land; half mile from railroad write John Stonebrook, Mt. Vernon Ohio. ls BEST Drug Store for sale in central Indiana; city of 12,000; 1910 sales $24,000. No whiskey, wall paper paints. Will sell for cash for invoice about |7,000; no trades considered’ F. L. Saylor, Elwood, Ind. 27t6 DEMOCRAT WANT ADS' PAY BIG

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