Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 189, Decatur, Adams County, 11 August 1911 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday By DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN M. HELLER ■■ 11 "i ” 1 1 _m Subscription Rate* Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 16.00 Per Month by mail 26 cents Per Year, by mail 22.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postofflce at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. The government crop report, just issued, does not contain much comfort for the man who has been looking forward to a reduction in the cost of living. The three main crops of this country show a big shortage as compared to other years, and there can be but one result of that shortage 1 —higher prices ail along the line. With a shortage in feed for hogs and cattle and sheep, meats will increase in price along with the increase in the cost of feed. The shortage not only extends to the three important crops ' but is also very marked in many of the less important ones, such as po- j tatoes. hay, barley 'and garden truck. The government figures are based on the best information attainable an 1 tan be relied upon; and yet there is nothing surprising in the figures to men who have observed conditions in their travels in the corn and wheat regions. They could see with their ■ own eyes that there was a great shortage. There is a possibility that the eleven-dollar hog will return to be given an affectionate embrace and a rousing smack. —Columbia City Post. ICE CREAM SOCIAL. Next Saturday Evening on the J. S. Lower Lawn. A committee of the Vnion Chapel United Brethren church met Sunday and completed arrangements for the giving of an ice cream social, the same to take place on next Saturday evening on the Joseph S. Lower lawn, one and one-half miles northeast of the city. A stand will be conducted on the grounds, where eatables of picnic style will be found, in addition to the serving of ice'cream. Those in charge have made preparations for a good ‘ime and expect a large crowd present The proceeds will go toward the parsonage fund. The public is invited. LOST —Pair of gold-framed glasses, in case. Finder please return to William Jackson and receive reward. 189t3 GIRL WANTED —General house work, at once. Only two in family. In- j quire J. H. Stone. 189t2 | IjOST —Locket from watch fob, somewhere in the city. Return to this office. 188t3 LOST —Gold framed glasses, practic- i ally new, in case. Lost between' William Jackson home and Old Adams ' County bank. Return to W’illiam Jackson. 188t6 i FOR SALE. One Auburn runabout; also one fivehorse power vertical, air-cooled automobile motor. In good order. P. KIRSCH. 179t12 N. Third St. Fall Showing of the Latest English Golf | Caps Nobby patterns and handsome shades, in checks, plaids* and stripes. 50c and $1 ' 1,1,1 4 THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

SAW MAN KILLED. I Otto Peters is home from Detroit, where he spent a day or two sight- ■ seeing and enjoying a short pleasure ■ trip. While there he witnessed a sad accident, in which a man was killed i outright, just as he stepped off of a car in front of him. He. with a party i of two other persons, had just alighted from a street car. and upon his I stepping to the street a hurrying automobile struck him and carried him | the length of the car, then threw him 1 across to the second car track, where j a car from the opposite direction ground his body to pieces. All wak , done in such a short time that it | was over before one could realize , what had happened, as he was carried ( by the auto In an instant and thrown, and later killed by a fast-approaching ' car, death taking place before he had time to think what was taking place. NO CURE KNOWN For Infantile Paralysis— The Spread is Occasioning Much Alarm. ACTIVE MEASURES To be Taken For Prevention of Spread--Is Very Contagious. Crawfordsville, Ind., Aug. 11 —John . Oliver Clarkson, the two-year-old son of James Clarkson, living five miles, north of Crawfordsville, died of infantile paralysis, after being ill only three days. This child became 'll Saturday and soon lost control of its arms and legs. Another child in tlie family has since become ill and it is feared he, too, has the disease. There were six children in the family, three brothers and three sisters. All of the children have been exposed to the disease. Much anxiety among parents of small children exists, as the Clarkson baby was taken to an entertainment Saturday evening and a number of others exposed. Montgomery county physicians are displeased over the failure of the state health board authorities to send an expert physieian hero to make an , investigation. The first case in the county, that of the little Miller baby, lin the White church neighborhood, north of Darlington, was reported to the state health board and the attending physician, Dr. Norman F. Peacock, of Darlington, had assurances that an investigation would be made by the board. However, it is underi stood the board did not send any one there to get a history of the case. Dr. Peacock believes the Miller child will live, although he is not certain the child will regain the use of its legs. Albany, Aug. 11—Dr. Simon Flexj ner of the Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research, who has been mak- , ing a special study of infantile paralysis, said at a recent conference here , of medical officers under the auspices of the state department of health tha> there is no treatment so far as is I known that is a specific or even effective cure of this disease. Dr. Flexner said that infantile paralysis is due to a micro-organism, which develops disease symptoms in from three to thir-ty-three days. The transmission of the affection is still a matter of dispute and until this can be determine ! its prevention cannot be accomplished. The source of the entrance of the germs is through the nose and it is most probable infection emanates the same way. It is most important, : therefore, Dr. Flexner said, that discharges from the note and throat of. sufferers from infantile paralysis be promptly destroyed. In New York state in 1910 forty-nine counties re ported 322 cases of the disease. Dr. Flexner appealed to medical officers and health officers to study in detail each case coming under their observation. o . .. . GOT GOOD CHECK. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C.. Aug. 10 —(Special to Daily Democrat i Uncle Sam this afternoon received a check for $42,395.96 from the Standard Oil companyin payment of costs in the dissolution case. The check was made payable to Attorney General Wickersham, and one of the largest ever received for a similar purpose. fire guts building. (United Press Service.) Louisville. Ky„ Aug. 10—(Special to I Daily Democrat)—Fire, believed to be of incendiary origin, completely gutted the Louisville Herald building here this morning. The loss will be probably SIOO,OOO.

SOCIAL DOING > i United Brethren Ladies Held Election of Officers Yesterday. A LAWN FETE •I . * Was Delightful Last Even--11 1 ing at Lutz Home—A Porch Party. Life Lines. The gruffest of the lot has at least one affectionate spot. —John Emery White. Mr. and Mrs. William Kukelhan enI tdrtained a large company of fifty or more friends last evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Voss and daughter. Ella, of Cincinnati. Ohio, who returned to their home today. Music, games and refreshments provided a jolly good time. Many from . this city were in attendance. The first meeting in six weeks or more—since the evangelistic campaign—brought forth to the meeting of the Baptist Tardies' Aid society yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. L. Coverdale, the remarkably good attendance of eighteen. Besides the business period, there was a genera! social time, during which the hostess served refreshments. Mrs. Simon Brapdyberry will be hostess in two weeks. A bright moonlight night, with a delightful , : ice in the open where all the stray breezes are sure to wander if there are any, combined to make Brookside farm, the home of Mr and Mrs. C. J. Lutz, on the south side of the city, Thursday night thg most pleasant spot imaginable for the lawn fete given by the Misses Bgssie Boyers and Jean Lutz in honor of the several visiting college girls who are members of the house party of Miss Fiances Dugan and Miss Helen Niblick. The guests numbered thirty and they dotted the spacious lawn in animated little groups—some playinu tennis in the court on one side of the lawn, which was lighted with electric lights for the occasion—while on the other side of the lawn a half-dozen or more bon fires lighted in the rookery provided just the right place for th<* toasting of marshmallows. There was also fortune-telling, not forgetting games of many kinds, and then dancing and music in the house and delicious refreshments later. The Ladies' Aid society of the United Brethren church of this city me with Mrs. Deam on Ninth street on Thursday. This being the last meeting before the conference year the election of officers for the coming year was held, resulting as follows: President, Mrs. Thomas Fisher; vice president, Mrs. D. V. Steele; secre tary, Mrs. Blanche Elzey; treasurer. Mrs. Lillie Hill; chorister, Mrs. Ruth Williams. The secretary reported thir-ty-two members, being an increase of four members during the year above a|l losses. The treasurer’s report showed that the ladies had collected during the last year $241.14, and they expended $239.44. This amount was used for carpet for the church, interior decoration, etc. This little band of ladies should be congratulated for their good work last year. They are very much encouraged and expect to do much more next year. After the business was transacted the hostess served a fine lunch, wihch was en- ■ joyed greatly by the ladies present, and all went to their home feeling very thankful that they could be useI ful in the Lord’s work in his church. The annual reunion of the Shady family will he held August 26th, two miles north of Bluffton. Mr. Joseph Shady and daughter, Mrs. Martin Beery, with her family, and a large ■ number of other relatives from this ■city and county, will attend. Mrs. Andrew- Zeser of High stree, was the victim of a surprise partv given for her thirty-second birthday i by several of her friends Wednesday evening, and the report given from those present, not other than a royal good time was had by all. Various amusements were indulged in during the course of the evening, including a candy contest, which proved to be very entertaining, and in which prizer were won by Mrs. Ed Johnson, who ■ captured first, Cecelia Zeser second, j 1 while Louis Kintz was satisfied to, I carry away the booby. A dainty I , lunch was served the guests before 1 their departure. The invited guest- I included Mrs. George Dutcher, Mrs. i Stevens. Mis. Ed Johnson, Mrs. Ther 1 esa Schafer, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob C. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pen ' nington, Cecelia and Clara Zeser,

Louis Kintz, Roman Parent, Frank Gilllg, Louis Kintz, Daniel, Willie and Timothy Zeser. At a late hour all those present wished Mrs. Zeser many more such happy occasions. The wide and roomy porch of the John Niblick home was a merry scene Thursday afternoon when Miss Helen Niblick entertained in compliment to the several youg ladies who are members of the house parties of herself and Miss Frances Dugan. The young ladies brought their sewing with them with which they occupied themselves while they chatted, and afterwards came a luncheon, very delicious and tempting, in three courses. Mrs. W. G. Spencer gave a dinner party Thursday evening in compliment to the Misses Helen and Kate Thomas of Indianapolis., SAYS HE WAS LAZY Mrs. Elizabeth Burley Wants a Divorce From Samuel Burley. — CLAIMS NON-SUPPORT Werner Bramigk Secures a Physician's License to Practice in County. A regular physician s license has ; been issued to Werner Bramigk, aged j 51 years, a natice of Coehen, Germany, but who resides in Ft. Wayne. It is understood that he is to open an office in Magley, After six years of married life, Elizabeth Burley wants a divorce from Samuel Burley, filing suit for same this morning, through her attorneys Peterson & Moran. Desertion and failure to provide are the charges. They were married November 14, 1905, and lived together until February, 1909, when he left. For the past three years Mrs. Burley says her husband has failed to provide for her. though, he is fully able to do so. During the time in which they lived together he was indolent and lazy, and she was compelled to make provision for herself and him, too, and buy her own clothing. They have no children. The plaintiff asks for the restoration of her maiden name, Elizabeth Pontius, and for SSOO alimony.

Real estate transfers: William R. Woods to C. L. Walters, pt, lots 176. 177, Decatur, $1; C. L. Walters to William R. Woods, pt. lots 176, 177, Decatur, $1; Harmon Osterman to Martha Osterman, lots 55, 34. 74, Mon- ' roe, S3OOO. —————o— ———— ABOUT THEJ SICK The improved condition of Bernard Terveer still continues and he is gaining strength each day. He will be able to sit up before the passing of many days, but as yet is too weak to do so. Norbert, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koenemann of Monroe street is ill, the illness affecting the neck, which is stiff and swollen so that action is exceedingly painful. He has been sick about a week. ■ Mrs. Samuel Doak, who returned Monday from Piqua, Ohio, where she was with her sister, Miss Emma Smith, who has been at the point of death, received word that her sister’s condition is still critical, and that the danger period is not yet passed. Miss Smith is in (he hospital there. Miss Dessie Beery, daughter of Joseph Beery, is quite ill. i Ida, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Baker, who has been sick three weeks with symptoms 'of typhoid fever, is better. NEW WINDOW SIGN. Two neat and attractive signs have been placed on the windows of the Indiana Lighting company, these being the first ones placed on the windows since the coming of the company to the city, and they are very artistic. The work was done by one of the company’s employees from Lafayette, and are being noticed by all pedestrians.

CF»- ESCEINT ATVYUSE/VTEINT C.C\ WEST SIDE OF PUBLIC ( ) SQUARE ALL THIS WEEK • GRAND BALLOON ASCENSION EVERY EVENING

EAST BUFFALO. i 1 East Buff ale. N. Y., Aug. 10—(Spec ial to Daliy Democrat) —Receipts, 5,600; shipments, 1,900; official to New York yesterday, 380; hogs closing ’ steady. 1 Medium and heavy, sß.oo© $8.05; i Yorkers. $8.00©$8.10; pigs. $8.05© ’ $8.10; roughs, [email protected]; stags, $5.50® $6.00; cattle, 325; slow; sheep, 3400; strong; lambs, 15c©25c higher; tops, $7.40. G. T. BURK. - Timothy seed, prime ... $5.00© $5.75 ' No. 2 Red wheat 83c No. 2 White wheat 81c New corn 88c White corn 86c Rye ‘ ”5c Barley, No. S ...9 70c Alsike seed $6.75 Oats, new 36c No. 1 clover hay sll.oo© $11.59 Timothy hay $16.00 No. 1 mixed hay [email protected] Mixed clocer hay $15.00 I No. 1 oats straw $4 30 No. 1 wheat straw -$4.00 straw $4.50 M. rvut»NKAM' 1 9. Lard ...7c £ggs 16c Butter 15c@22c NIBLICK * OU. Eggs L">c j Butter 17c@22e LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET. Spring thickens 10c j Ducks 8c Fowls 8c Geese c 5 Eggs 12c Butter 12c Turkeys Sc Old roosters .... 5c

Coal Consumers Before you buy your Winters supply of coal comedown 1 and get mv price. I handle White Ash and Kentucky ■ Cock Coal. Emerson Bennett Located G.R.& I. & Adams St Phone 639

Dr. C. V. Connell VETERNARIAN Office 143 rllOllc Residence 102 ' GAS CONSUMERS No Discount after the 10ta.. Please call at office. Indiana Lighting Company. FRENCH DRY • CLEANING Steam Cleaning Coloring Repairing Pressing Panama Hats, Gloves, etc. Cleaned All work guaranteed, called for, and delivered. Marion Garton, Prop, j Norbert Holthouse, Agt. Phone 43 Patron’s Notice Until October first our dental offices will be closed each Wednesday at noon for the remainder of day and evening. Dr. Roy Archbold Dr. Fred Patterson Dr. J. Q. Neptune Dr. Bert Mangold

If You Want Anything In My Line, Come And See Me I sell the famous Beer, real German brew, the best made, at $2.00 per case, in pints or quarts. Its the best for every purpose. All kinds of whiskeys-Kentucky Bourbons, and sour mash, Pennsylvania rye, Maryland rye and all the others, from $1.50 to $6.00 per per gal. Wines and cordials of every kind at prices to suit. Corner Second and Madison’Sis. CURLEY RADEMACHER

Old Aldams County Bank Decatur. Indiana. ■ Capital $120,000 *~J Surplus . $30.0"0 C. S. Niblick, President J* M ’ Kirsch and X : EgSt X it Vice Presidents E- X- Ehinger, Cashier. Dpad Farm loans n e. a S P eCiaß y Ref,ect j-SL RcSOIVC Collections Made Little Drops Os Water atlSable Rates. Little Grains Os Sand ■ 1 ~ Every ta n n i t AccomodaDollars Saved io tionConYour Bank Account wthSate May Purchase I .Methods ACRES OF;LAND! E “ Patrons We Pay 4 Per Cent Interest on 1 Year Time Deposits

ABSOLUTE SAFETY <SI With capital of $100,000,00, surplus of $20,000,00 total resources of $800,000,00, ample cash reserves, conservative loaningjpolicy, this Bank offers its customers greatest possible'safety. <JIn addition, semi-annua!|examinations of its assets are made by a'National Bankfexaminer and five reports of its condition are rendered annually to comptroller of currency. ith these safeguards, we believe we are justified in solicting your business. Q4per 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*