Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 196, Decatur, Adams County, 19 August 1911 — Page 2

DAILY Published Every Evening, Except Sunday By IECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW Q. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates 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 postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT The Kokomo Dispatch sounds the i first i*olitical keynote by the follow-, ing: "The Dispatch authoritatively an-. nounces the candidacy of the Hon. ! Samuel Moffet Ralston of Lebanon for . the democratic gubernatorial nomina ’ tion by the forthcoming party state' convention. "Behind this movement stands the democracy of the Ninth congressional district in solid phalanx—hopeful, aggressive, determined, militant; and from every section of Indiana come as surances of support that presage his ' triumphant nomination. " ‘Sam Ralston has long been a state-wide and potent force in partypolitics. He is admittedly in the first division of democratic leaders in Indi- ( ana, and as a stumper and thinker has j probably no superior and but few equals. "The campaign of 1912 will be hard-, fought and -arduous —not only in the Hoosier state, but all over the nation. We shall require our heaviest ordnance and our most valient fighters. It will be emphatically a speaking campaign—a campaign of argument and appeal to the judgment of voters. The man who shall lead the democratic hosts of Indiana to victory must be a warrior who can fight, an orator who can present the issues forcibly, and a leader who can point the way to success. “ 'Sam' Ralston is known to the dei mocracy of Indiana in every point of the compass. He needs no introduction to the voters of the state, for he has been fighting the battles of his party for twenty-five years. He comes from the loins of the common people and is truly a self-made man. He was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, December 1, 1857. As a farmer boy he attended the district school and was graduated from the Danville Normal college. He taught school and finally read law with Robinson & Fowler at Spencer, Indiana. In 1866 he located for the practice of his profession in Eebanon. where he has since eontinu- 1 ously resided. He has a wife and , three children and is a member ofj the Presbyterian church. He is a’ Mason and is also a member of the Knights of Pythias. "Though he has never held office he has twice been the party’s candidate. In 1896 he was the democratic i nominee for secretary of state and was renominated in 1898. In the last state convention he was a candidate for governor, but withdrew before the nomination was made. For a quarter of a century he has been in the forefront of all the party's engagements NOBBY FALL GOLF -CAPS - I in the very latest patternsand shades 50c and SI.OO THE MYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

with the common enemy. Few men 1 have campaigned the state more fre- , ■ quently, or more thoroughly, or more effectively than Sam' Ralston. There may be older party soldiers, but surely no better party soldiers, in the length and breadth of Indiana. "There will doubtless be competi- ' tors of -Mr. Ralston for the democratic ' ' nomination for governor, but in our ■ 1 opinion no one is his equal as a speak- i er or stronger or safer In intellectual | grasp. Indeed he appears to us to be ! in a class to himself, and we feel that ■ he is the party's logical candidate for state leader in the greatly important I campaign of 1912. i • In his nomination there will be the sign and token and merit of success I at the polls—hence for governor, big, . brainy 'Sam' Ralston!" AT THE MAJESTIC THEATER. j "The Light Eternal,” a romantic j ' drama of the fourth century, Is an- ■ | nouneed for the coming week at the I Majestic theater. Fort Wayne. This ! play was seen there last season and ! proved of unusual appeal to all classes. Though its scenes and incidents ; are only in jart based upon historic j fact they illustrate most potently the ■ spirit which established the Christian j ; religion. The play is dominated by a strong love interest, while its devoI tional atmosphere is most impressive|ly in evidence. Its action is inspiring j and is permeated by fervor and genuine feeling. The production is re- ' markable and the setting natural and ' beautiful. Melody marks the meas- ’ ures of the incidental music, and evI ery separate phase of the play blends into a beautiful, harmonious whole. ! The theme of "The Light Eternal” lies in the power of Christian faith 1 and devotion, and the motive is the 1 passionate love of Artemia, a daughter of Emperor Diocletian, and Marco Valerius., a warrior and orator and a despised believer in Christ. There is high power in many of the situations and delicate handling is required for their successful portrayal, but the names of the men and women assigned to the important roles argue well for the meeting of all demands for dramatic ability. With but few changes the presenting company remains the . same as last season. Eugenie Blair I remains in the character of Artemia, i George A. Lessey as Marco. John Milton as Corvinus Tharagus, Bessie Beunett as Neia, and May Abbey as Mariana. New members of importance are Charles Leekins as Emperor Diocletian, Lawrence Williams as Sebastian and Chester Beach as Damius. Miss Blair brings exaltation to her role of the Roman princess, at all times displaying the poise and authority of a finished actress. Her long experience in characterizations of this class has fitted her as few , women of the American stage are fitted for the classic drama. She knows the value of music in words —how to give good writing the lift and ca1 dence that pleases the ear. Her splen- , did apprenticeship might well have i been mapped out for this particular I i requirement in histrionic equipment. 1 . i I 0 PUBLIC SALE. I The undersigned will offer for sale I at his residence, one mile south of Peterson, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m„ sharp, Thursday, Sept. 7, 1911, the following property to-wit: Two head l of horses. One of them a mare with colt by side and with colt; 1 young horse, well broke. Five head of cattle. Three cows, one has calf by side; ' 1 will calf in March; 2 steers, two 1 years old next spring. Hogs. One 1 brood sow; 10 head of shoats,weighing ’; about 75 pounds each. Farming implements. One Troy wagon, top buggy, I binder, mower, hay tedder, hay rack, Champion drill with fertilizer attachment, riding com plow, breaking plow, spring tooth harrow, spike tooth harrow, log chain, grain cradle. 1 about 8 ton clover hay, a lot of forks, set heavy harness with fly nets, set i buggy harness, lot of grain sacks, seed j sower, two hand corn planters, 3 iron j kettles, 1 copper kettle, 32-gallon; 2'• double shovel plows, single shovel plows, lifting jack, cross-cut saw, fivej dozen chickens, extension ladder, emp- . ty meat barrels, some vinegar, meat' . grinder, lard press, brass kettle, kraut cutter, heating stove, also my house-, hold furniture such as beds and bed ‘ clothing, bureau, dresser, cupboard, I couch, chairs, two tables, two stands,; 1 eight-day clock, sewing machine, pat- 1 ent clothes closet, and other articles. 1 Also a lot of corn in crib. 1 Terms—s3.oo and under, cash in i 1 hand; over that amount a credit of 12 months will be given, the purchas- ‘ er giving his note with approved security, bearing six per cent interest after maturity. No property removed until settled for. W. D. HOFFMAN. Noah Frauniger, Auctioneer. John W. Brown and Wm. Zimmerman, clerks.

SUDDENLY ENDED Young Life of Maude Whitehurst Cut Short by Pneumonia Friday. AT LAKETON HOME Body Was Brought Here Today and Taken to Berne For Burial. Mrs. Maude Whitehurst, the wife of James Whitehurt, of 1-aketon, Ini diana, formerly of Berne, where her ■ busband was employed by the Citizen's Telephone company, died Au- ; gust 18th, at her home in Laketon from pneumonia. A few months ago her husband went to Laketon, where he secured a position on a railroad as ■ st telegrapher, and has since been employed in that capacity. Her illness ! and death was very sudden, as her grandfather, J. A. Liby, was there Wednesday and found her in good I health. She was twenty-nine years, three months and sixteen days old at the time of her death. The body was I taken overland to her former home in Bente and the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon. She is survived by no children. The grief-stricken husband and relatives accompanied the cortege to Berne, where the bodv will lie in state until the hour of burial. o Rev. and Mrs. F. H. Vernor of Roodhouse. ill., who have been here for a visit with relatives, left this afternoon for Fort Wayne to spend Sunday with friends. The Misses Anna and Cecelia Parent will be among the number to attend the C. B. L. of 1. picnic to be held be- | tween Fort Wayne and New Haven. V number of others will also go from here. Mrs. Elizabeth Ehinger left today for Fort Wayne, where she will visit I until tomorrow, when she will go to Rome City to spend a week or more at their cottage, and where a numbe'' of Decatur people are already located. Charles Manville, conductor on the Rig Four, found a $250 diamond ring on tlie washstand of the lavatory on his train. Miss Mayme Mills of Dayton, Ohio, lost it. Miss Mills heard the Con” had her ring, and presented herself to the agent at the North Manchester station Monday. She identified the ring, received it. then wanted to reward the train boss. He wouldn't take a sou —so Miss Mills just planted a smack on his face, anil i the "Con" is blushing yet.—Columbia ; ! City Commercial. The second annual reunion of the Standiford family will be held in the ■ Mosiee grove at Wren, Ohio, on Sat- • urday, September 2, 1911, the first ; reunion being that of last year. The children and grandchildren number : forty-one. The family is organized , and invitations have been extended to all relatives. A number of relatives from a distance have accepted the invitations and the home folks ar? looking forward to a good rime.. 'ome having not met each other for thirty-six years. A good program is be’ng ar ranged and everything done to make a pleasant time for all visitors. -—— o—■ FOR RENT—Upstaors flat—seven rooms. Inquire South Side butcher shop. 188t6l FOR SALE —A fresh cow, and a calf. ■ Will sell cheap. See Noah Frauhiger, Preble, Ind. 182t3 LOST—Pair ot gold-framed glasses, in , case. Finder please return to Wil-, liam Jackson and receive reward. 189t3 See the Bowers-Niblick Grain com-, pany before selling vour hay. 185tf The Bowers-Niblick Gram company pays the market price for hay. 18511 FOR RENT—Three room dwelling ( house, rurntshed for light house-, keeping, or unrurntsned. Line street.— i B. W. Sholty. > 174tu-th-sat-tl | LOST —Gold framed glasses, practic-1 ally new, in case. Lost between William Jackson home and Old Adams • County bank. Return to William Jack-1 son. JBBt6 LIVERY—I have several first-class outfits. Buggies and carriages, to let on call in first-class style, at reas-! onable prices. ’Phone No. 182. Schlick-1 man & Beil, corner Third and Mon-! roe streets. 179tl fl' FOR RENT —Three or four unfurnished rooms, with electric light, bath 1 and both kinds of water. Enquire at j 116 So. First street. 195tf i The Bowers-Niblick Grain company wants hay. 185tf FOR SALE OR TRADE—WeII equipped property in Bobo; modern convenfences; well kept up. Write Sarah M. Cowan, Bobo, Ind. 185t12* i

JAMES M. ARCHBOLD. The ripened grain indicates that 1 harvest time is near. All the time in j tervening between sowing and reapI ing is needed in preparation for the : final ingathering of harvest. How j ..beautiful to look upon'a field of wavi ing grain, waiting the reaper’s sickle. ; How much more beautiful to reflect ■ upon a life well spent in loving devo- ! tion for home, country and the i church. After the storms of life have | all passed and the shadows have | lengthened, then it is that the last days and hours flit by so quickly and , like one that ; "So lives that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan that moves i To that mysterious realm where each ( ; shall take I His chamber in the silent halls ot death, ' - Throngs, not like the quarry slave at -, night, . ' Scourged to his dungeon, but sustain- , | ed and soothed , By an unfaltering trust, approach thy ' . ' grave, J Like one who wraps the drapery of, . i his couch i About him and lies down to pleasant ■ | d realm-.’’ . Tints is has been the good fortune I I of the subject of this sketch. James McClellen Archbold. The deceased , I was born in Jefferson township, Tus- . carawas county, Ohio, Demember 27, 1841. When he was ten years of age. .; his parents, John and Elizabeth Arch- j bold, moved to Indiana, locating in Wells county. Jefferson township. * The country then was wild and covi ered with a dense forest. The family later moved to Preble township, where the subject of our sketch, with his ten brothers and sisters grew to mani hood and womanhood. In this pioneer life there was need for every member of the family to practice the strictest economy. Those were days of hardship and toil. The building of a ’ cabin, clearing the land, in order to, raise a crop for support of the family, called for the help and assistance of every member of the family old enough to work. But amidst all the toil and absence of luxuries nature poured her wealth of plenty at their door and there was some to spare the stranger. He received his early education in the district school. The school system and books were incomplete in ' those days, hut good use was made of time and books, so that with attend-' ance at the normal school at Middle-) town he was qualified to teach, and taught two winter terms successfully. ' Among the thousands who received the news that Fort Sumter had been | fired upon, and also heard the call fothe. volunteer troops to fight for thei: country's honor, the deceased was 1 one. And like his great-grandfather ' who served in the Revolution, he offered himself August 14, 1862, being j ! scarcely twenty-one years of age. He enlisted in the 89th Indiana Infantry at Decatur, Indiana. He went with his company as far as Wabash, but ' there he was taken sick and was sent i home. His regiment having been or-| dered to the front in the meantime. 1 he was not able to join it, and wa ; not mustered. In 1864 Colonel Strait, having beeii | released from a rebel prison, he join-; ed his regiment, the 51st Indiana, as i a recruit, in which he saw active ' service through the campaign of No-' vember and December, 1864. and Jan uary, February and March of 1865. ■ During this period of marching, skir mishing and fighting he was in a two days' battle at Nashville, Tenn., and ; a one day's battle at Franklin. A run ' ning fight was also engaged in at Duck River, pursuing Hood's fleeing army June 19, 1865, he was taken sick wit! : ' bilious intermittent fever, and wa- 1 sent to a hospital Here on July 21 i 1865, he received an honorable dis ‘ ( charge. He gave almost three year. of the best of his life .to his country Thus his war record is clean, am’ something upon which his family, com rades and friends can look with pleas ure. * November 9, 1865, he was united in marriage to Mary C. Summers. Hand 1 | ( in hand they have trod life’s pathway I together till August 14, 1911, when ' , the silver cord was broken and so this life the union has been broken. 1 Four children were born to thir ' union—Mary E. Kern, Ada Schwartz ■ and Miss Jennie, at home. A son. A'- ' , len, died in 1872 at the age of two years. Thus the death angel has twice ' flapped his death wings over this 1 home and each time plucked from it s jewel. After his return from the army he learned the plasterer's trade, which ( he foHowed for fifteen years, residing j in Decatur until 1875. In that year ] be purchased the Daniels farm in St. Mary’s township on which he has since resided. Here he made a com ! sortable home, as well as owning one < of the best improved farms in Adams county. As a citizen, Mr. Archbold stood high in the estimation of his fellow men. Always ready to help a neigh- 1

bor in need. He was always intensely interested in his country’s welfare, her prosperity and integrity. He was thoroughly reliable. His word was his security. in dealing with his neighbors he was honest, exact, and prompt. He ; was a man of good, sound judgment, and was capable of giving reliable advice for which he was often called upon. The community will greatly miss him, in which he has lived continuously for ever thirty-six years. As a husband and father he was true and kind. With his sorrowing companion he shared the joy as woil as the sorrow incident to home lifeThere was no time but what he was ready to administer to the wants and needs of his family, and no sacrifice i was too great, if by it he could add some comfort to those he loved. He loved the impie home life. There he found a welcome, and when weary, could peacefully rest. He was economical, but not miserly, always ready to cheer and comfort. The bright side of life was magnified in his life and the dark shadows were always turned from him. i He has carefully guarded his possessions and has made proper provissions for the comfort and happiness ot I his family. As a Christian his life was above re I proach. A firm believer in the Bible and Christ his Savior and in the heavenly life hereafter. His Christian life 1 dates back to the winter of 1872., when he. with his companion, united with the Bethel church; Wells county, and was baptized by the sainted D. B. Reckard. Later, under the pas torship of Rev. Smith, his membership was transferred to the Decatur Baptist church of which he remained a loyal member. His last illness was of short duration. For some time he had a presentment that he would not live long. On August 14th, at 6 o’clock his tired spirit took its flight to the better land where there is no more sorrow or pain. Calmly and quietly he fell asleep to await the resurrection morn, having attained the age of sixty-nine years, seven months and twenty-seven days. Those | left to mourn are a companion, three* | daughters, seven grandchildren, two | brothers, two sisters and many j friends. STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING. |X Notice is hereby given that the an nual meeting of the stockholders of: Jlie Citizen’s Telephone Company of i ( Decatur, Indiana, will be held at the , . office of the secretary of said company in the city of Decatur, Adams county. Indiana, on Monday, September 4, 1911, at 7:00 o'clock p. m., for the election of five (5) directors for said companj and for the transaction of such othe , business as may be properly broughi before said meeting. F. M. SCHIRMEYER, 196112 Secretary. LOST —Gold open-faced watch, Thurs day evening. Has monogram, “S .N. D.” on inside back lid. Finder < please return to this office and receive I reward. 196t3 j ATTENTION IVERYBODY I ■ HI I - The time for sales draws nenr a id you will soon begin to figur? out what auctioneer w 11 get you the top price for your property. LISTEN! the best price is always obtained when you have JOHN SPI'HLER of Decatur, the most popular l auctioneer to call your sale, he is a good judge of all kinds j of property and has had! years of experience in.the[ auctioneering business. Claim your dates early, Phone Res. 531 Office 430 i Decatur, - - - Indiana.

If You Want Anything In My m S Line, Come And See Me 5; I sell the famous B-rghoff Beer, real Ger- Jg man brew, the best made, at $2.00 per case, in pints or quarts. Its the best for every pur- g Bi pose. ' All kinds of whiskeys-Kentucky Bourbons, Sand 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 ■g! prices to suit. S- Corner Second and Madison Sts. if | CURLEY RADEMACHER I : MM ’i IMSw M “ Six Beautiful Lots For Sale ” Oso A, in OeD The old Niblick homestead on north second and third streets, will be divided and sold at the right prices, in city lots 66x132. Your chance if sou contemp- q late building. You know all about this Q property. Get busy and buy before someone else beats you to it. If interested, SEE F JOHN NIBLICK, EXECUTOR jI H At NIBLICK & Co. STORE H | |Z3 ■ 'SOI 1 lOET 1 IO Ell LOST—A Gold beauty pin, set with WANTED —A stx or seven room bouse I garnets. Finder please return tc with batb. Cottage preferred. See I Mrs. T. R. Moore, Ninth street, or tc A. A. Gottemoller; ’phone 212. 187t6 I ’ this office. 193t3 FOR SALE —One six-room bouse and I "■ ' _—l.L!—. - CHEER UP PAL! Smoke Up! A “White Stag” cigar knocks the everlasting indigo out of the infernalest case of blues you’ve ever kicked in with. Try one Now and smile. 5c at any Smokeries. I Old Adams County Bank I Decatur, Indiana. Capital $l2O 000 Surplus . $30,000 C- S- Niblick, President Kirsch and John Niblick t Vice Presidents E. X. Ehinger. Cashier. - r mS* - r arm loans r ’ Keda a Specialty ReSOIVC Collections Ap. Made _±ank Account? »- Is The Name! Every But Not So High Accomoda- | IF YOU BUT TRY- “ I Yon ro „ With Safe Can Have One, Banking Just The Same' Methods A nnr r *« ‘ Extended L A UQL LAR STARTS IT! ' To cur ' Patrons