Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 92, Decatur, Adams County, 19 April 1911 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday By DECATUR DE MO CUT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subacrlptlon Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month by mall 25 cents Per Year, by mall 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mall matter. COURT HOUSE NEWS Real estate transfers were recorded as follows: Robert F. Watkins to Sarah J. Bali, 2-5 acres, Preble tp., I $450; John N. Kerr to John R. Kerr,' 40 acres, .Monroe tp., $3200; William 1 B. Tucker to Amanda Frye, lots 311, 1 312, Berne. $1800; J. E. Cording to Jacob Vogt, farm in Root tp., $2500/ A marriage license was issued to Ernest Huggel, 43, farmer, and Cath- J erine Schaffter, 43. Neither party has ever been married. The Blue Creek ditch case is still in progress of formation, the offer of evidence likely to begin by tomorrow. I The written withdrawal of A. R. Rum-' pie and seventy-seven other remontors was filed and the remonstrance dismissed as to these. PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer at tion sale at his place of business on Saturday, April 22nd, at the old Porter stand, new and second hand furniture as follows: Sideboards, dressers, parlor suits, rockers, commodes, center stands, iron beds, wood beds, springs, also a lot of harness, pictures, such as shelf goods, 2 harness harses, 2 harness machines, 2 leather | splitters, 2 shew cases, 1 collar, 2 cook stoves, 1 oil stove, 1 gasoline ’ stove, 1 set of harness, 1 organ, 10 mirrors, and hundreds of other articles. Terms —A credit of 6 months will be given, purchaser giving good freehold security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. Three per cent off for cash. L T. BROKAW, John Spuller, Auct. J. F. Fruchte, clerk. 90t5

NEW SLIP-ON RAINCOAT Our K-B-model Slipon is the best yet. Made of pure pine pare rubber, with military collar, patch pockets and all seams are sewed besides being cemented. All Sizes 36 to 48 Price $5.00 The MyersDailey Co.

• « BEN HUR” To Be Produced at Majestic Theater ! Apr. 27, 28. 29 —Saturday Matinee. ’ Much interest has been manifested concerning the mechanical methods of the thrilling chariot race employ1 ed In Klaw & Erlangers's new and greater production of General Wai lace's spectacle, "Ben Hur,” which Is I to be presented at the Majestic thea- ( ter. Fort Wayne, Indiana, Thursday, , Friday and Saturday evenings, and Saturday matinee April 27, 28 and 29. In this great arenic contest the spectator sees eight horses galloping at break-neck speed and s’ratning every muscle to gain the alvantage iu the race within the ampi‘heater Behind each quartet of horses Is a Roman chariot. Ihe wheels sevolve rapidly: the chariots lurch and sway and the flaming berribbened garments of the d-ivers flutte'- behind | them, adding intensity to tho realism lof the scene. The illusion is still I further increased as the interior wall iof the ampitheater moves along and I the dust flies in blinding clouds beneath the crushing wheels of the , chariots. The clatter of the rushing I hoofs of the horses and the rumble of 'the chariots are distinctly heard. t Elaborate mechanism and applications of electricity produce this great effect The mechanism ts two great cradles, twenty feet in length and fourteen feet wide, and wh'ch are movable back and fourth >n railI ways, is supported by a Ltidgc structure capable of holding twenty tons. I The tops of the cradles are two ' inches above the level of the stage. Each cradle bears the four horses and the chariot of each contestant. On each cradle there are four runways and treadmills of hickory slats two inches wide, and covered with rubber; they are twelve feet long and two and a half feet wide. On each of these treadmills a horse is secured by steel cable traces, which holds him in place and prevents him from moving forward off the runways. As each horse gallops the treadmill revolves backward under his feet, thereby eliminating the forward pressure created by the impact of his hoofs, which would force him ahead on an immovable surface. By this mechanical arrangement it is possible for the horses actually to gallop with all their speed within the j space of their own length. It is considered the most realistic effect ever seen upon the stage. For the accommodation of out-of-town visitors who will want to witness the staging of "Ben Hur” in Ft. Wayne the management of the sajestic theater announces that special attention will be given to all orders for seats received by mail. Seats for “Ben Hur” will be placed on sale Monday, April 24th. Prices will range from 50c to $2.50. —- o GLIDE HEART NO. 52468. I wish to call your attention to the trotting stallion, Glide Heart, No. 52468, standard and registered in Vol. XIX, American Trotting Register. He is a fine styled, dark bay in color, fine disposition, 16 hands high, weighs 1,200, foaled 1906, sired by Great Heart 2:12%, Michigan's greatest sire; the ' sire of Auto 2:04%, Wilkes Heart 2:00%, winner of SIO,OOO Charter Oak stake; Greatest Line 2:06%. Octro 2:07%. Namo 2:09% Thelmo 2:09%j Great Medium, 2:09%, etc. Sired dams of Line O’Gold 2:07%, Daniel 2:08%, Greatest Heart 2:12%. First dam Coldwater Belle by Guarantee, record 2:25%, dam of Octorene 2:18%; second dam Royal Maid by Royal Fearnaught; third dam Ritter’s Ford by Masterlode; fourth dam thoroughbred. Glideheart has never been worked for speed. David Clark, the veteran trainer, broke him and made the remark that there is no reason why he should not make a 10 trotter. In 24 days’ work he showed better than 2:35, and made a mile better than 2:50. These horses all have speed if given a chance and from common mares will get good general purpose horses. It is given up by our beet horsemen that Glide Heart is the highest class stallion that ever made the stand in Adams county. This horse will make the stand at Monroe the first four days of th«s week and Friday and Saturday at the sales barn at Decatur. Conditions —$15.00 to insure colt to stand and SIO.OO cash to insure a mare for the season. Any man disposing of a mare after breeding the Insurance falls due unless an agreement is made beforehand. All care will be taken to prevent accidents, but should any happen will not be responsible., if any should happen. For further information see owner. JAMES W. ANDREWS Owner and Keeper. D. Burger, Keeper Fridays and Saturdays. Q, SEWING WANTED— Inquire of MisAnnice Wilder at Monmouth, or ring one on the M line. 92tR

SOCIETY DOINGS Mrs. Daniel Sprang Entertained Sewing Club Yesterday Afternoon. A THEATER PARTY From Decatur Willi See May Irwin at Ft. Wayne This Evening. Life Lines. A smiling countenance may cover a forlorn hope.—John Emery White. CLUB CALENDAR FOR WEEK. Tuesday. Y. P. A.—Uriah Cramer. Sewing Club—Mrs. Daniel Sprang. Wednesday. Shakespeare—Mrs. E. E. Rice. Thuisday. Presbyterian Aid —Mrs. Jacob Atz. Euterpean—Mrs. Fred Patterson. Helping Hand —Miss Lizzie Knapp. Needlecraft —Miss Celia Mayer. Orient—Mrs. Charles Hower. Salem Aid —Mrs. William Alfatber. Baptist Aid —Laura Lake. A Decntur newspaper of recent date contained the ahuouncement of the approaching marriage of Mrs. Fannie Cole, daughter of Dr. DeVilbiss of that city, and Mr. Earl B. Newton of Detroit. The wedding will take place the first day of May. Both bride and groom are well known in Fort Wayie. where they visit Mrs. Cole is a brilliant and charming young woman of stunning appearance and has many acquaintances here, to whom the annoucement of the marriage is of interest. Mr. Newton is a nephew of Mrs. Monroe W. Fitch. He is a graduate of Hiram college and has been located in Detroit for a number of years. He is extensively 1 interested in the Auto Wheel Manu- 1 facturing company and in an impor-' tant manufacturing concern of Wind-' sor, Canada. He has a beautiful home ’ in the suburbs of Detroit to which he will take his bride. —Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. The groom is a ! npphew of Rev. W. Adams, former pastor of the Christian church of this city, who is also a noted lecturer Mr. Newton, also, has appeared as a reader in one of the lecture courses given in this city several years ago. Mrs. Daniel Sprang entertained the Sewing club ladies Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. C. D. Kunkel and Mrs. M. A. Vail being guests also. While the , ladies sewed there was music, together with conversation to enliven the hours. At the luncheon hour, the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Dan Vail, Miss Wildas Dailey and Miss Lucile Vail of Ft. Wayne, served a tempting luncheon. The dining room was very prettily decorated with Easter flowers and the Easter suggestions peep-; ed forth here and there in other ways during the course of the entertainment. Mrs. P. B. Thomas will be hostess next Tuesday afternoon. Thirty or more of the Young People’s Alliance of the Evangelical church enjoyed the hospitality of the U. E. Cramer home Tuesday evening, where, after the regular business period of the society, a jolly good social time was spent. Readings by Miss Naomi CTamer contributed the pleasure, as did two contests. One. was a contest, in which questions were to be answered wan the names' of trees, in which first honors were

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•' won by Miss Orpba Sheets, and the pother was a geographical contest, - first prize being won by Crystal 1 Kern. A very good time is reportled. The dance given Tuesday evening by the Young Men s Social club was a swell affair and was well attended by the many who received invitations for the first ball that they have r given for some time. Excellent music was furnished by local talent and the hall presented one of the prettiest scene that has been seen for J many a day. The decorations were very appropriate, were artistlcallx arranged and drew the attention of all. Until a late hour the popular pastime was indulged in and those in charge were complimented for their elegant manner of entertaining. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Baptist church will meet at the home of Mrs. Laura Lake on Thursday afternoon and the atendance of all members is asked to take part in the business which will come up at that time. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dugan, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reid, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hensley and Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Brackett will form a theater party this evening, going to Fort Wayne, where they will be supper guests at the Anthony, later going to see May Irwin at the Majestic theater this evening. The Misses Mary and Helen Hale, Marjorie Reddout and Doris> Acker of Geneva, who will attend the trischool oratorical contest here Friday, will be guests of the Misses Veda and Leah Hensley and Glennis Mangold. The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid society will meet Thursday with Mrs. Jacob Atz, who will be assisted in entertaining by Mrs. E. H. Lyon. The Woman’s Home Missionary society of the Methodist church has everything ready for the tub-clothing sale to be held tomorrow afternoon and evening in the church parlors. Everything in the way of the new ' and partially new laundered articles 'of clothing will be sold. In the evening at the supper hour, a chicken supper will be served for twenty-five cents. Everybody is invited to attend, and then to remain for the program, which will be rendered during the evening. ANOTHER EXHIBIT. Special Fruit and Grain Car to be i Hera Next Monday. The third exhibit car of the northwest is scheduled to make its appearance in the city and to put on display and show the people of this ' part of the country the various ' grains and fruits that are being raised in the great northwest, and the many advantages which are being afforded the people who are looking for a healthful and beautiful country to make their abode. The special car over the G. R. & 1., where it will re- ■ main for some time to be inspected by all interested and in the evening an illustrated lecture will be given at tfie Bpsse opera house, to give all a chance to see and hear the much valuable information given out The states to be represented are Washington and Montana, two states which are becoming famous for the large volume of crops, which are being raised, and the many people who are flocking there to take up claims. o The warm spring rains today should , make every one smile instead of looking so gloomy. They make May fiow--1 ers and summer crops, so don't object too strenuously.

I New Pianos $145. j I Down?ss. Monthly I irFZ K Many have taken advantage of the B low prices at the I J Receivers Sale I ■ ~T -J.' » O ■Sm’"";-- of Clough & Warren Pianos, and f| I h ave secured high class instrument ■ z f at about half price. S I Th ree Pianos I II II M 1 J remain unsold among I I 1 H M them are the very best I I i if you are for- I I 1 tunate enoughtosecure I I one them you will I I J? have a piano that will I I |7n l \ last a “° ne that I y° u " ca^e I d// exhibiting to your best I S. musical friends. I ISnL See them today before I I its too late I Yager| Bros.,| & Reinking I DECATUR ------- INDIANA

WILL SELL BREAD AND PASTRIES From this time on I will handle bread, pies, cakes and all kinds of baked goods. We will appreciate your patronage in this or anything in the restaurant line.—John Ray, • first door south Lose & Schrank barber shop. 92t3 w WANTED —Pop corn, shelled; white and clean —F. V. Mills. 92t3 I FOR SALE CHEAP—A t>wo-seated 1 surrey in good condition. Inquire of Sani*Hite or August Schlickman. 92t3 WANTED —Girl for general housework; good wages. Enquire of Mrs. Chas. A. Dugan. 78t6

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