Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 32, Decatur, Adams County, 7 February 1911 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday By DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrierlo cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month by mail2s cents Per Year, by mall 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. Decatur will vote the twenty-eighth. The option law will be cussed and discussed during the next three weeks in this section.' Decatur will be one of the first cities in the state to vote under the new Proctor law. The result will be watched with much interest over the state. While one saloon for every one thousand people may mean a few where there are none now, did you ever stop to figure bow many less it means within a short time for cities like Fort Wayne, where they now have nearly three hundred with a population of 65,000 and Indianapolis with these things should be considered in a population of about 265,000? All judging a law. Governor Marshall is keeping his eye on the legislature and will see that they pass a real regulation and restricting law. He said recently that he owned no breweries and none owned him, and that he is interested only in giving to the people of Indiana real temperance laws that will stand the test of the coming years. While it may be impossible to take the question out of politics, good laws, enforced, will assist materially to do so. If the restricting law now under consideration in the legislature be-

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■ n ■ I ————————— comes a law it will mean the return ( nt ealoona to many of the cities of , Indiana, but it will by no means mean the return of the old-fashioned saloon. The bill, as it passed the senate contained a string or amendments as long as the original bill. According to it, a man will have to prove his "good moral character,” and will otherwise have to show the commissioners when he applies for a license. He will have to conduct a saloon In a manner heretofore unknown in Indiana, and will have the entire population watching . him to see that he does it according to law. The mid-winter session of the Democratic Editorial association was held : at Indianapolis last Thursday and Fri- , day. It was perhaps one of the best meetings of this old arganizatlon, and we most thoroughly enjoyed our , glimpse thereof. The reception at the Ellingham home was a delightful evening, and an occasion when every one met every one and was glad to do so, not only fashionably speaking but really and truly. The banquet was a feast, and the flow of oratory such as to inspire any democrat How could one listen to such men as Marshall, Kern, Stotsenburg, Kistler, Proctor, Veneman, Hall and the others and not be electrified with the feeling that our turn has oome at last? And then, as a close for ail this was a talk by Dean Williams of the Missouri School of Journalism, a man who stands alone in his work, whose humor and wit and wisdom and good common sense is unsurpassed, who gave advice, who scolded and coaxed and argued, and made one laugh while he did so. It was a dandy, happy time. Every one present felt the democratic spirit, and heard the prophecies of further approaching victories, with a knowledge that they rang with the truth. PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at his residence one mile south and one and three-fourths miles east of Monroe, beginning at 12 o'clock on Wednesday, February 15th, the fol- , lowing property, to-wit: tFive head of horses, consisting of one sorrel, coming 9 years old, 1 black mare coming 4 years old, 1 bay mare, in May; 1 bay mare, three in August; 1 yearling colt, 3 milch cows, 1 yearling heifer, 1 wagon, 1 spring tooth harrow, corn in crib, fodder in field. ' Usual terms required: All sums of five dollars and under, cash in hand; over that amount a credit of nine months will be given, purchaser giving bankable note with freehold security. JOSEPH J. SWARTZ. Henry Michaud & Son, Aucts. 29t6 o ATTENTION.

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SOCIETY DOINGS Queen Esther Circle Will Have Mite Box Opening Thursday Evening. AT THE BELL HOME Helen Koenemann Gave a Birthday Party—Reformed C. E. Meets Tonight. Not achievement, and not sorrow. Is man’s destined end or way; But to live that each tomorrow, Finds us farther on the way. —Longfellew. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Tuesday. German Reformed C. E. —Rev. L. C. Hessert. Y. P. A.—Orpha Sheets. Priscilla Girls —Genevieve Bremerkamp. Historical—Mrs. Congleton. Wednesday. Flohrul de Purin —Inez Coverdale. Shakespeare—Mrs. D. W. Sprang. Thursday. Queen Esthers —Pansy Bell. Presbyterian Aid —Mrs. F. M. Schirmeyer. G. W. C. —Vena Parent United Brethren Aid—Mrs. Lamborn. Baptist Aid—Mrs. John Everett. Salem Aid—Mrs Troby Cramer. Orient —Mrs Wld Dorwin. Euterpean—Bess Schrock. Thimble —Bess Schrock. Needlecraft —Etta Mallonee. Friday. Evangelical Aid —Mrs. E. B. Kern. Class Pie Social—Dessie Beery. M. E. Mite Box Opening—Mrs. W. J. Myers. Medical Association —Dr P. B. Thomas. Little Quilters—Martha Hevkman. The Evangelical Aid society will meet Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock instead of the usual Thursday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. E. B. Kern, corner of Fifth and Jefferson streets. Miss Anna Rademaker gave a very pleasant evening party in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Wilson of Lafayette. There were three tables for pedro, other guests being Mr. and Mrs. John Garard, Mr. and Mrs. C. Rademaker, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ehinger, Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Keller, Mrs. Christena Niblick and son, Jesse. After the games the tables were cleared and refreshments, very tempting, were provided. In the pedro, first prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. John Garard, while the boobies went to Mrs. C. Rademaker and F. W. Wilson.

A very pleasant time was that spent at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Jason Hobbs at Bobo Sunday. Twelve o’clock dinner was served and the afternoon was spent with music and a social time was enjoyed by all. The guests were Messrs, and Mc-sdames Milton Hilpert and son. Marshall; Will Chronister, Charles Bhothers, Mrs. Alfred Daniels and children, Carl and Doil; Mrs. Rebecca Bunner, Misses Iva Lett, Hazel Hobbs and Messrs. Lycurgis Hobbs and Francis Fuhrifian. All departed in the evening, declaring they were royally entertained. Little Helen Koenemann celebrated her seventh birthday in a royally good manner Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koenemann, a number of little friends being invited to share the afternoon with her. The guests were Marie Bleeke, Ida Gunsett, Irene, Leona and Margaret Zwick, and the little girls played many games dear to childhood, including a luncheon with little play dishes, the luncheon at four o’clock being a much-enjoyed item of the afternoon’s pleasures. The Queen Esthers will hold their annual mite box opening Thursday night at the home of Miss Pansy Bell, who will be assisted in entertaining by the Misses Margaret Mills and Veda Hensley. A very good program will be given and a silver offering taken. All members are requested to be there with their mite boxes well filled. The boys’ Sunday school class of the Christian church taught by Miss Dessie Beery will give a pie social Friday evening at 7'. 30 o’clock at the Joe Beery home at 635 North Third street. The public is cordially invited. The proceeds will go to the class’ contribution to the new church basement fund. The Twilight club held one of its most enjoyable sessions at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Meibers,

who are royal entertainers. Pedro was Indulged in after which a* unique penny contest was in order, followed by a luncheon that was, as one expressed it, "simply great” Wednesday will occur the wedding of Mr. James Artman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Artman of this city, and Miss Martha Tribolet, a prominent young lady of Bluffton. The wedding will take place at the home of the bride's parents in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Artman will go to Bluffton tomorrow to attend. Mr. and Mrs. W. Alexander, seven mile seast of the city, entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. John Cowan and daughter, Pearl, of Garrett, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Moser and children and Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Dunn and children. The Christian Endeavor society of the German Reformed church will hold Its regular monthly business meeting this evening with Rev. and Mrs. L. C. Hessert, the presence of every member being desired at this meeting. A large crowd attend the box social at the C. B. L. of I. hall Monday evening. The boxes sold well under the skillful auctioneering of Fred Schurger, and a very good social time attended the event. Mrs. Henry Gerke and son, Kenneth, are guests of Mrs. Henry Koenemann while their husbands are in Cincinnati on a business visit for a few days. The Ladies’ Shakespeare club will meet with Mrs. D. W. Sprang Wednesday afternoon, the hostess having a paper on Burmah. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Peterson had as their guests at dinner Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hensley and children, Veda, Leah and David. Mrs. Jennie Forrey of Madison and Mrs. Nettie Schrock were guests at dinner of Rev. and Mrs. G. H. Myers and family The Ladies’ Aid society of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. F. M. Schirmeyer Thursday afternoon. Miss Irma Houk was the guest of Miss Helen Fonner ' north of Monmouth, over night. The Black Rag Club has postponed its meeting from Wednesday of this week to Wednesday of next week, bn account of the illness of the hostess, Mrs. Bert Mangold. > . , The Salejn Aid society will have an all-day meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs. Troby Cramer in this city, and a good attendance is desired. The G. W. C. girls will be entertained Thursday evening by Miss Vena Parent. CHAMPION SPELLER L [ Marion Michaels of Monroe ' Township Visits in This City Today. » ; A SMALL LAD But Fifteen Years of Age—- , Called at Bank and Got ’ Prize. r ! Marion Michaels of Monroe town--1 , ship, the champion speller of Adams 1 county, was a business visitor in the ’ city today, while here calling at the ’ bank to get his ten dollar gold piece, t which was one of the prizes he won in the contest. The iad is but fifteen years of age, but looks younger, being rather slight in build. He is a son of r Mr. and Mrs. William Michaels of Monroe township, but moved to this county from Paulding, Ohio, last ’ March. They resided in Paulding ’ about three years, going there from 1 near Oden, 111., so he cannot be truthfully claimed as a product of Adams ’ county, as he has lived here but one ] year. Marlon is a pupil of William Hirschey, teacher of Dist. No. 3. - — o — , BOUND—A broach somewhere in the ‘ city. Loser can have it by describing same and paying for ad. 28t6 s Commissioner Martin Laughlin of i Geneva returned to his home this noon after attending to the business . which required his attention since t Monday. Miss Gladdess Bowers reurned today from Fort Wayne, where she has f been visiting since Saturday with her • sister, Mrs. Richard M. Kaough, at , 1011 Old Fort street.

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INSPECTORS HERE State Accountants Here to Investigate City’s Books —Take Some Time. A THOROUGH AUDIT Will be Given, Covering the Record of the Six Years Past. This morning two field men, W. A. Sellers of Kokomo, and N. W. Miller of Peru, employed by the State Accounting board, arrived in the city to undertake a thorough investigation of the city’s books. They showed their credentials to City Clerk Hubert DeVoss, and were given charge of the books in his care. They have the use of the council room In the library and are now engaged m auditing the books for the past years. Later they will take up the books of the treasurer and audit them thoroughly. It will take several weexs to finish the work and as no interview can be had with the accountants wer are unable to state positively just how far the investigation will be carried. The report of the accountants will be made to the board at Indianapolis, who publishes the results of the investigations from time to time. It is not believed there will be any sensational shortage reported, as a result of the audit, but a misinterpretation of the law may have caused some discrepancies. o ABOUT THE SICK. Miss Victoria Stone was accompanied to the Lutheran hospital at Fort Wayne Monday afternoon by her father, ’Squire J. H. Stone, at which place Miss Stone will remain for three weeks’ treatment for floating kidney. Dr. Dreyer will be the attending physician. Mrs. Hannah Barkley, the aged lady who has been iu pour health foi several months at the home of her son, Henry Barkley, south of the city, is quite sick at this time, being confined to her bed, Mrs. Charles Rhinehart is quite sick with a nervous attack. Mrs. Nancy Ridenour, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Houk, had the misfortune to slip and fall on the ice, badly spraining her left arm at the wrist. The wrist is badly swollen. o- — - RUNAWAY AVOIDED. What might have consummated in a serious runaway was only avoided by the pluck of the driver of the dray operated by the Schafer Hardware company, when the tongue of the bobsled, which they were using, dropped from the neck-yoke and slid on the ground. This allowed no control over the sled and its gyrations frightened the team, which started to run south on Second street. Additional accidents happened until the only connections between the sled and the team were the lines, which the driver, Harve Kitson, held. He refused to release the team and eventually cowed them so he could repair the break. No serious damage was done, but for a time the by-standers expected a serious mishap. — RUTH CIRCLE NOTICE. A called meeting of the Ruth Circle of the Christian church will be held Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock at the home of the Rev. J. M. Dawson. Business of importance, requiring the attendance of every member of the circle will be transacted. —o Francis and Bertha Fuhrman and their cousin. Miss Bulah Fuhrman left at noon today for Celina, Ohio, for a visit with friends. —

——lß * ,, * i pLlßLfc^AL? aß * — One and one-half miles northwest of Decatur, Ini, 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, 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 band; 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 o SAVED AN IOWA MAN’S LIFE. The very grave seemed to yawn be fore Robert Madsen, 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 Ever 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 all 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 Inflammatory Rheumatism IMMEDIATELY RELIEVED Morton L. Hill of Lebanon, Ind., ■ays: “My wife had inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint, her suffering was terrible and her body and face were swollen almost beyond recognition; had been in bed six weeks and had eight physicians, but received no benefit until she tried Dr. Detchon’s Relief For Rheumatism. It gave immediater relief and she was able to walk about in three days. .1 am sure it saved her life. Sold by the Holtbouse Drug Co. wed&sat-3mo. — —V — FARM FOR RENT—The old Studebaker farm one-half mile east of Decatur. Will rent house, barn, orchards and garden separate, or farm as a whole. A good opportunity for some one. For particulars call on Arthur Suttles. 32t12 I have fore sale full-blooded Black Langshaag roosters, weight 7 to $ pounds; will sell for SI.OO each Inquire William Mitchell, Monroe Indiana- 298t30 FARM FOR SALE OR TRAD&— The city man’s opportunity; 126 acres well improves, good poultry, stock or grain farm. Decatur county, Indiana. Near both Protestant and Catholic churches. Will sell equipment cheap $75 per acre. Will take $3,500 mortgage, balance cash or property. This will not appear again. Omer S Whiteman, Portland, Ind. FOUND— A bull dog b M strayed to the residence of Dick Hill. Owner can have same by calling there. What do you use? Your neighbor «’• lit®

PUBLIC SALE. The undersignet, will offer for sale at public auction at his residence D miles south of Monroe, or north of Berne, on the C. W. Hocker farm, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m Friday, February 10, 1911, the follow’ ing property: Five head of horses, consisting of one 4-year-old gelding, weight 1650; one sorrel gelding, coming 3 years oldone 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 didc 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 bobe, 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 known on day of sale. WILLIAM. SCHERER. Michaud Bros., Aucts. Directions for Making Money let. Read this add. 2nd. Think about it. t 3d. Get busy, buy something. 4th. Come in ano let us tell you the rest. Now is certainly the time to buy city property, while the prices are low. If you expect to own your own home in Decatur, now is the time. I have a good home to sell you onthe instailiueut plan, with small cash payment, and many others at very low figures. TRADES , Fine 140 acre farm for 40 or 60 acres easy terms on difference. This farm has fine buildings, but owner is compelled to make change for smaller one120 acres near city, sell cheap or ( trade for larger farm, or smaller or city property. Trade vacant lot for driving horse. , Good house and barn on North Second street for rent. . For sale at farm: t 3 year-old draft horse. I 5 year-old draft horse. 2 good horses In foal. I 2 cows, fresh soon. Money to loan on farms. s Private loans on city property. I DAN N. ERWIN. 3 ■ —- ——— — ' " Bosse’s Opera House —ONE NIGHT ONLY— Wednesday, February, 8 1 * r ' BOONE AMUSMENT COMPANY r Presents The Historical Pioneer RoS mance. - “Daniel Boone B ' on the Trail’’ 0 A A Story of Pioneer Days. '■ A Band of Full Blooded Sioux Indians A Pack of Siberian Wolves. 8 Magnificent Scenic Production Com--5 plete. r r Prices: 25, 35 and 50 Cents. Seats on sale at Bblthouse Drug C