Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 187, Decatur, Adams County, 9 August 1911 — Page 2

DAILY DEM O CRAT Publlthed Every Evening, Except Sunday By DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subecrlptlon Rater Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month by mall 25 cents Per Year, by mall 22.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at tbe poetoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter Twenty-one thousand young people will compete at forty-five of the county fairs to be held in Wisconsin this fall for $16,000 offered as prize money for the best exhibits of grain grown | by boys or girls under eighteen. What has become of the man who a year ago was fuming over the fact that we had two hundred empty houses, and worrying for fear we had gone to the dogs entirely? Today we talked to a man who has scoured the city from one end to the other and has been unable to find a house fit to live in. The growth in Decatur has been steady. There has been no boom but just a simple getting back to life. From now on. we will march with unfaltering step forward. The last step toward the building of I a new city hall was taken yesterday when Secretary Will Schrock forwarded to Indianapolis the papers for the incorporation of the City Improvement company, signed by about thirty of the best known business men of Decatur. Within a few days these papers will be returned, and bids advertised for. The buying of the equipment will follow and we will soon have an apparatus that will get to a fire when it starts. .; Newt Gilbert, once the representative of this district in congress and now holding a lucrative as well as responsible position in the Philippine Islands, had a few complimentary words to offer to a Washington cor- ! respondent this week in favor of Governor Marshall. He says the ability of the Indiana governor is . unknown among the democrats of other states, but that they will learn of his accomplishments later. Os course Mr. Gilbert expresses great confidence in the renomir.ation and re-election of President Taft. Rut fellows who are not filling a fat office at the hands of the said Taft are not quite so cock sure about Taft and a second term. — Columbia City Post. FARMERS! As I have been sick and can not attend to my business, would say that anybody wanting anything, can get it by calling on Mr. Jacob Spangler, just across the street from the G. R. & I. freight house. Red cedar posts of six different sizers, wire fence of any size you w’ant on short notice; barbed wire, brace wire, staples, stretchers, braces to brace the corner posts, in fact anything you want to build a wire fence, and guarantee to make the price right. 'Phone to Preble, Ind., and call Sam Shackley, for any special orders, at my expense. 186t6 HOWARD SHACKLEY. FOR SALE. One Auburn runabout; also one fivehorse power vertical, air-cooled automobile motor. In good order. P. KIRSCH. 179t12 N. Third St.

\ \ r HILE our suit sale has been the most {successful V \ ever conducted, never the less we have’ some exceptional values in each of the following lots. OE3O At S9JS Suits worth $13.50 and $15.00 At $12,45 Suits worth $16.00 and SIB.OO At $15,00 Suits worth $20.00 and $21.00 At SIB.OO Suits worth $22.50 and $25.00 THE MYERS-DAILEY CO.

SOCIAL DOING 1 , Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sellemeyer Give a Six O'clock Dinner Party. ' AFTERNOON CLUB I' _ I I [ Entertained by Mrs. Christen —Mrs. Julius Spies and Mrs. Falk Guests. Life Lines. I think it is lots better to be happy and deceived than to know and be unhappy.—John Emery White. I Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Wolte and son, Thurman, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Shroll of Sheldon were entertained Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. John Merrica. Mrs. Charles Christen delightfully entertained the Afternon club Tuesday afternoon, the usual game of pedro being in order, after which a tempting lunch made its appearance. Mrs. Fred Falk of Jonesboro, Ark., and Mrs. Julius Spies of Cleveland, Ohio, were out of town guests. Mrs. Fred Falk of Jonesboro, Ark. and Mrs. Julius Spies of Cleveland, 0., will be guests of honor at a number 'of social affairs this week. Among them is a dinner to be given tomorrow noon by Mrs. Sol Sheets. Mrs. M A. Kuebler to be a guest also. Mrs. Kueb-! ler will entertain Friday afternoon in : honor of the ladies, and Mrs. Connell will give a supper party for them | Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sellemeyer gave i a 6 o'clock dinner party Tuesday evening that was a most delightful one. Besides all the members of the Sellemeyer family being present, there were several other guests, covers being laid for the following: Mrs. Tom Miller and daughters, Mary Ann and Caroline, of Bluffton; Mrs. McMillen of Frankfort. Mrs. D. B. Erwin, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Vance and daugh’er. Lee Anna; Mr. -and Mrs. Fred Heuer, Della and Albert Sellemeyer. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio, will arrive next week i to spend a week's vacation with Mr.; and Mrs. D. M. Hensley at their cot-1 tage at Rome City. Mr. Smith is a : jeweler of Cincinnati, Ohio, owning several stores there and Mr. Hensley was at one time employed with him. ■ Miss Vivian Burk entertained the .1. F. F. club girls this afternoon in a ' delightful way. — The Mite society of the Methodist i church will meet with Mrs. Henry Krick Friday afternoon. The Misses Alice Benniger and Celia Baker will come from Fort Wayne to spend the evening with the Misses : Alma and Agnes Starost. t i BEING KEPT BUSY. . I (United Press Service.) > London, Aug. 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The police were continuously busy trying to restore peace . among the criases rioters here today. ' Seventy-five thousand men in freight > consternation were out today and 25,1 000 more are to join them tomorrow. Two hundred slfips, including twenty ' cargoes of meat and provisions are tied up. Union freight handlers on railroads were called out and unless peace is restored a threatened strike and sod famine is looked for. Mrs. Joe Heffner and son, Earl, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, and Miss Eleanor Forbing spent tbe afternoon in Ft. Wayne.

DECATUR TRUCK. One of the big Decatur motor trucks sold some time ago to the Centliver Brewing company at Port Wayne arrived in the city this noon in charge of Frank A. Drague, agent for the company, and Carl Centllver, son of Charles Centllver, with a load that made all stop and look around, as it was banked up clear above the bed. and carrying a load of two and a quarter tons of forty-five cases of "Centliver Beer' which were delivered to the dealers here. The trip was made in two hours without a flaw, never stopping for anything that would stop all other cars excepting a Decatur." No better results could be received from the car, and it is well advertising Decatur wherever it goes in the service of the company. HORSES RUN. The big team of horses being driven *<o the Fashion Stable bus got it into their heads Tuesday evening to take a run while standing in front of the Murray hotel, and started down the street at a pretty good gait. However, they did but very little damage, as they were checked from their dash in time to prevent any trouble. — . o Y. P. C. U. ELECTION. The Young People's Christian Endeavor Union of the United Brethren church has elected the following officers : President —Harry Imler. Vice President —Mrs. John Hill Secretary—Blanche McCrory. Treasurer —Roy Momma. Organist—Ruth Williams. o_ TAFT SENDS MESSAGE. (United Press Service.) Washingun, D. C., Aug. 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —President Taft today sent a telegram of sympathy to Mrs. William Frye White, daughter of the late Senator Frye of Maine. Taft received a message of thanks from Mikado for the reception which he tendered to Admiral Togo. o— BARS WERE REMOVED. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., Aug. 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The shadow of jail bars were today lifted for George W. Perkins when tne Stanley i steel investigation committee reversed its ruling of yesterday and decided not to attempt to force him to anI swer the questions regarding contributions to political funds. The committee held a heated discussion during the executive session before Stanley announced his decision. FEAR AN EPIDEMIC. i United Press Service.) Crawfordsville, Ind.. Aug. 9—(Speej ial to Daily Democrat) —Physicians of ' Crawfordsville are in great fear of an epidemic of infantile paralysis. John Clarkson, two-year-old son of James Clarkson, died here last night and another child of the family is ill. Many other children have also been exposed. K. OF P. AT LAFAYETTE. (United Press Service.) Lafayette. Ind., Aug. 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Major General Arthur J. Stowgare of St. Paul. Minn., commander of the uniformed rank of the United States and Canada, arrived here today. As guest of the Indiana knights he reviewed the great parade in which 4,000 men were in line. o Latest reports as to the condition of Dr. Clark of New Haven is that he is somewhat better than yesterday but still very low. He is suffering much from the weakened condition to which he had been reduced, and there is still danger owing to the seriousness of his condition for several . days.

A HANDSOME SPAN d - . Will be the Monroe Street Bridge Over the St. Mary’s River. t IN THE NEAR FUTURE )~ - — k Commissioners Name Sum of $15,000 For This Purpose in Estimate. t i The St. Mary's river at Monroe street will be spanned by one of the finest bridges in the county within a 1 year or so, if the plans are carried 1 out as promised in one of the first ■ actions of the county commissioners . 1 thereto, when that body this morning . 1 in its estimate of expenses for the | year ending December 31, 1912, nam- ' ed the sum of $15,000 for the building ' of the bridge. This estimate will be 1 acted upon by the county council at its annual session which opens the first Monday in September, and if agreeable to that body, the appropriation will be made, the sum to be raised from next year's taxes. Authori- | ties, however, stated that the tax levy would not be increased over that of last year, with the building of this bridge. While the sum of $15,000 is recommended for appropriation, the cost of the new structure would not exceed eleven or twelve thousand dollars, the maximum amount being named that there might be no possi- • bilify of falling short. The bridge is one that is badly needed, the present structure having nearly outlived its usefulness in its forty years or more of existence. Besides being a most unsightly structure, it is becoming unsafe for public travel, and the build- ’ ing of a new span would be welcomed by the hundreds that find it a necessity many times a week to cross the river at this point on their way to ■ town. Estimates for other proposed bridges, subject to appropriation to be made by the council are as follows: West Monroe Street, Washington township $ 800.00 Tricker, Washington Tp 1000.00 Falk, St. Mary's 900.00 Schug, Monroe and Washings ton Tp. line 750.00 Mettlei'. Wabash 700.00 Mann Culvert Est.. Wabash.. 250.00 Sam Dare. Union * 450.00 o •— HIVES AND PRICKLY HEAT RELIEVED FREE! There are no conditions attached to this offer, it you are suffering with hives, prickly neat, insect bites, or any other skin affliction, we want you to accept with our compliments a free bottle of Zemo, the clean liquid remedy for eczema, and all diseases of the 1 skin and scalp. 1 This free bottle is not full size, but 5 it is large enough to show you the wonderful healing and soothing effects of Zemo. Call today for your sample bottle of Zemo at the Smith, Yager & Falk drug store. o The Bowers-Niblick Grain compaax pays the market price for hay. 185tf ’ WANTED —Second hand buggy; must be in good condition. Call 'phone 168. 175t3 o G. R. & t. TIME TABLE. i Gees Into Effect, Sunday. June 25, 1911. Southbound. I No. 4 2:91 a.m. No. 2) 2:39 a. m : No. 12, daily except Sunday 7:08 a. m. 1 No. 2 1:11 p.m. 1 No. 16, Sunday only 8:06 p.m. I Northbound. No. 5 1:18 a.m. No. 19 11:54 p.m. No. 3, daily except Sunday. .3:24 p. m. No. 71 7:54a.m.

■ . - ' - I Agents Wanted To take orders for the best Fertilizer in the world. A Fertilizer that is very extensively advertised and known to the farmers, to do all that is claimed for it. This is an excellent opportunity for some hustling young farmer, or a retired farmer. We Will Make It Worth Your While. Rapid Remedy Co. BERNE IND.

Crescent amusement cC\ WEST SIDE OF PUBLIC I J SQUARE ALL THIS WEEK GRAND BALLOON ASCENSION EVERY EVENING

Ut REPUTATION dt et THE estimation in which one is held; The character ted to a person or firm in a community, society or publi We are p-oud of our reputation of many years standing that we have never placed upon the market a piece of goods which was not the best. That we have for that i period held the same customers, who will all, to a man recommend our store in preference to others because we have educated them that the best goods, while at a slightly higher price, is far cheaper than constant replacing of shoddy. That we have never intentionally sold goods ■I which were shelf-worn, old stock, or defective. That we always invaribly made good the losses of our customers from a fault clearly our own. It pays to have this merchandise satisfaction. ' 1 ■ jt LAMAN & LEE ot “ft

PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will sell atSHRj The undersigned will offer for sale I at the late residence of Mrs. Elizabeth j Sells, 521 South Thirteenth street, be- j ginning at 1 o'clock p. m., on Wednesday, August 16th, 1 her household goods, consisting oi stoves, beds, beddings and all other articles contained in said home. Also | farming tools, plows and harrows, two | single buggies, surrey, two sets single i buggy harness, one set double light i harness, and numerous other articles.' Terms made known on day of sale. ORA SELLS. GREEN BURK HEAD. J. N. Burkhead. Auct. 187t6 I _o ’ I WANTED —A six or seven room house j 1 ; with bath. Cottage preferred. See A. A. Gottemoiler; 'phone 212. 187t6 > WANTED TO RENT—A house in a '' respectable location. Call Charles I I Chatlain at the packing plant. ’ Phone ’; No. 74. ' 187t3 FOR SALE OR RENT—IO nicely furnished rooms, upstairs, besides a large business and storage room; also ' a good cellar and kitchen: sale cheap, i ’ and rent reasonable, if taken at once. Good location, between Erie and CloII ver Leaf depot. —John W. Coffee. Win- ' Chester street. 187-e-o-dt6 ’ „ ' WANTED—Good lathers. Will pay 3%c per yard, board and room. An-, ply Knapp’s hardware, Decatur, Ind. | 175t3 o ' LIVERY —I have several first-class ' outfits. Buggies and carriages, to let on call in first-class style, at reasonable prices. 'Phone No. 182. Schlickman & Beil, corner Third and Monroe streets. 179t10| LOST —A greyish blue serge ladies coat; light lining; lost Friday. Reward. Notify Herman Reinking. R. It.

’ | No. S. 178t3 ’ -■ - —— — ll— — . I D. F. Leonard General Auctioneer DECATUR IND. SELL SALES i Anywhere at Anytime Telephone Him j For Dates Ecrly Decatur Telephone 6 On H. Line

Old Aldams County Bank Decatur, Indiana. Capital $120,000 | r - V-' ~ _ Surplus . $30,000 C. S. Niblick, President EjiKL ) M ' Kirschand John Niblick jghjET Vice Presidents ’SL -k.x E - X Whinger, Cashier Ppad Farm loans ft Reflect Resolve Collections >rß—' ' Made Little Drops Os Water M Little Grains Os Sand — — Every Dollars Saved To A Sc™-’ Your Bank Account w£ e May Purchase I Methods ACRES OF LAND! E t»? Patrons We Pay 4 Per Cent Interest on 1 Year Time Deposits ABSOLUTE SAFETY <JWith capital of $100,000,00, surplus of $20,000,00 total resources of $800,000,00, ample cash reserves, conservative this Bank offers its customers greatest possible’safety. <JIn addition, semi-annuafexaminations of its assets are made by a’National Bank’examiner and five reports of its condition are rendered annually to comptroller of currency. these safeguards, we believe we are justified in solicting your business. <J4per cent interest paid on money left certain times <|Goverment Depository for local postal funds. First National Bank of Decatur, Indiana

xt SALE:- A six room house and a lot on North Fifth Street. House is on cement block foundation, has Electric Lights, both kinds of water and gas, and is in excellent repair. The lot has shade and all kinds of fruit trees, a good barn and chicken park. Price reasonable. SEE HENRY B. HELLER, Over Old Adams County Bank •