Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 9, Number 220, Decatur, Adams County, 20 September 1911 — Page 2

DAILY DEMOCRAT Published Every Evening, Except Sunday by TIE DECATUB DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 1# cen‘s Per Year, by carrier SS.OC Pei Wont*, by nail 26 cents Per Year, by mai1.....'. 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents AdverUaißg rates made known on apfiMtMttoa HMered at ttie postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mnfl. Judge Levi Mock of Bluffton has de-, fined a standpatter and a progressive. "A standpatter,” he says, “is a fellow ■ who has stopped, and can't get started , again, and a progressive is a fellow who has got started and can't stop.— ' Portland Sun. Greetings to the managers of the Great Northern Indiana fair, who have worked hard to furnish you with a clean and moral show and they have done this. There is not a gambling stand or an immoral show on the ( grounds and the associate* deserves i credit for their actions. You need not be afraid to take your family to , the Northern. Drivers of automobiles should of course be as careful as they can. but parents should also do their best to keep the children out of the street. A drive about town will surprise one, how many little tots take pleasure in seeing how many times they j can cross in front of a car and some . daring ones even try to see how close they can come. It is dangerous and more care should be taken. Os course fast driving is never excusable in the city. A man who has made a happy home for his wife and children, no matter what he has not done in the way of achieving wealth and honor; if he has done that he is a grand success. If he lias not done that, and it is his own fault, though he be the highest in the land, he is a most pitiable failure. We wonder how many men in a mad pursuit of gold, which characterizes the age, realize that there is no fortune w’hich can be left to their families as great as the memory of a happy home. That radical standpat organ, the Fort Wayne News, jumps onto Chairman Lee, of the republican state committee. with both feet for daring to express his disapproval of President Taft’s recent speech in which he tiled to read the insurgent senators and representatives out of the party. There are a lot of insurgent republicans here in Lagrange county who agree with Chairman Lee that Taft’s speech, like a good many other things he has said and done since becoming president, was mighty bad politics, to say the least.—Lagrange County Democrat. FOR SALE —A kitchen range for sale cheap.—Mrs. L. W. Coppock, Madi- 1 son street. 215t6 WANTED —Girl for general housework. Enquire of J. S. Colchin, So. Fifth street 214t3

VISIT OUR BOOTH AT THE FAIR you’ll see at a glance what we have to offer for Fall and Winter wear. We also invite you to inspect our entire stock on display at our store. You’ll find what you want at our store, and its our definite purpose to satisfy you always. You’ll see that our prices are as low and ever lower than you’ll find elsewhere. Let Us Show You THE MYERS-DAILEY LEADING CLOTHIERS

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Picnic Supper Given by His-1 torical Club at Home of Nellie Blackburn. A DELIGHTFUL ONE • Afternoon Club Spends Afternoond With Mrs. Voglewede—Other Socials. | WEEK’S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Tuesday. , Afternoon Club—Mrs. Clem VogleI wede. Historical—Nellie Blackburn. Wednesday. Shakespeare—Mrs. D. E. Smith. They are neuter, but why? A ] picture with a soul, music with a sentiment, a book with a thought. The Alpha Sigma chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa held their regular business meeting Tuesday evening with Miss Leota Bailey, after which a social ti ne was enjoyed. — ' The members of the Afternoon club spent several delightful hours Tues- ' day with Mrs. Clem VogTewede, being in order, after which the tables were cleared and luncheon was served. Prizes in the interesting games were won as follows: First, Mrs. H. Schulte; second, Mrs. James P. Haefling; third. Mrs. E. X. Ehinger; fourth, Mrs. Charles Meibers; the booby, Mrs. Mary Crawford. I At the meeting of the old settlers , of Jay and Adams counties, held Sunday in the Dock Bone grove, northeast of Bryant, near the Rogers school house, many were in attendance ana j a good social time enjoyed by all. G j W. Pyle called the meeting to order ' and after the rendition of a song, prayer was offered by John Shane of; Fairmount. After an address by Andrew Pyle, adjournment was taken fo> the noon hour and all present feasted at, a table spread beneath the shade of thetrees. Addresses during the afternoon were made by Abraham Shane and John Shane. Bluffton: Rev. Macey, and Dr. M. A| Glentzer, Bryant: Rev. | Waldo of Geneva; W. F. Mentzer and, John Norris, Bryant; Aunt Lucy Chaney and Mrs. Henry Whiteman. Dock Bone, who had been scheduled for the closing remarks, was overcome with ■ stage-fright at the last minute and was | forced to a'rtndon the idea of facing, the large audience from the platform. Judge J. J. Moran delivered the final address. The Bryant band furnished ; music for the occasion and in recognition of the efforts of the musical organization to entertain the crowd, the members of the band were presented with a twenty-dollar check. The home of Mr. and Mrs. ira Wagoner, southwest of Monroe, was the scene of a happy affair Sunday in | honor of their oldest daughter, Miss Lucy, whose marriage took place Saturday evening to Mr. Jacob M. Huff- ■ man. A very enjoyable time was had | by all present, especially at the noon hour, when all took a great interest in i helping themselves. The afternoon i was spent in social conversation and i music. Miss Grace Walters and Zell.i Wagoner entertained the crowd with piano selections. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Eli Huffman, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Huffman and children. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hetche, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hughes of Bluffton, Mr. and Mrs. Ephrairn Bollinger, Mr. and Mrs. William Liby and children, Ida

■ ,4 ——- — *.■ 1 and Floyd; Miss Ida Smith, Mra. Lizzie Lalsure, Miss Grace Walters, Misses Zella and Gertie Wagoner; l Messrs. Carl Overbach, Clarence Wagoner, Franklin Wagoner, Lester and Sanford Wagoner. Many useful and beautiful presents were received by the young couple. Mr. and Mrs. Huffman will be at home to their many friends after September 18th, six miles west of Monroe. The picnic supper and social evening, opening the season of the HistorlI nal club, was an enjoyable affair of Tuesday evening, being held at the home of Miss Nellie Blackburn on ! South Sixth street. Eighteen mem-1 Iters of the club brought their baskets well filled with good things of many kinds and these were spread on a j long table in the dining room and two I smaller ones in the living room, where | a delicious feast was in order. After supper a program was given in charge j of Mrs. Shrock, Mrs. Allison and Mrs. Congleton, consisting of reminiscent talks by Mrs. Mary Ely, Mrs. S. D. Beavers and others. These were in terspersed with music, a vocal solo by | Mrs. P. B. Thomas being highly pleas ing. The study proper for the season will begin next week. Mrs. Scotts Rockover of Reiley. Ohio, who is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Sarah J. Blackburn, was an out-of-town guest. IN TOILS OF LAW J. M. McKee. Who Obtained $12.50 From D. M. Hensley on a “NO-ACCOUNT” CHECK Caught at Celina, Ohio, Last Evening—Tried to Pass Forged Check. J. M. McKee, the traveling representative of the Ward Optical com ! pany of Fort Wayne, who obtained $12.50 Monday from D. M. Hensley of this city, on a check which had no funds behind it. was caught at Celina, Ohio. Tuesday evening and is being held there. An affidavit, charging him ! with issuing a fraudulent check for $12.50 on the People s Loan & Trust company of Fort Wayne was made today by Mr. Hensley, the case being filed in the circuit court. As the man j is not a resident of this county Sheriff Durkin was appointed an ..gent by the court to go and get the man, and he 1 left this morning at 9:30 o’clock for ! Celina, Ohio. The man, it is said, had tried Tuesday to pass a forged check at that place and parties doubting the check, had called up the person whose name was signed thereto, finding thait was a forgery. The telephone message to this place, subsequently, gave the officers here a clew as to his whereabouts. Judge Merryman fixed McKee's bond at SSOO. Martin Beery made a trip to Plea.--ant Mills today, where he will attend , to some business matters pertaining to his farm in St. Mary's township. o TAX LEVY IS FIXED (Continued from Page One.) City councilmen 500 o'l Anuv ar ordinance, fixing the tax levy for the year *912 was then adopted, after suspending of rules, being placed at $1.73, making it fourteen cents lower than last year. The fol- i

QUALITY THE REAL TEST OF A REAL STORE , ji ♦»,nrnkps it a good place to trade; it is the It is not quantity of clothes a store handles that stor e are not correct as to style quality of the merchandise. If the garments show y quoted. and right as to fabric they are undesriable, no ma d quantity are If you are a patron of this store you will agree wi h usthat closely allied as far as our own stocks are concerned. y giving. your advantage to become one and share in the bene i > , to Our Fall and Winter stocks are now practical y complete a atte nding the show you the best clothes sold in the city. Visit our store u y fair this week t’will be a mutual benefit. Holthouse, Schulte <& Company GOOD CLOTHES SELLERS FOR MEN AND 801 b ~

lowing is the levy ordered: Sinking fund $ .37 Old orders 16 , General fund 1.29 Total $1.78 The poll tax remains the same as . last year, it being fifty after which a dox tax was made, being SI.OO for male dogs, and on females, $3.00.' The following bills were then allowed The Adder Machine Co $ 75.00 Chicago & Erie R. R. Co 141.48 i James H. Stone 9.00 ' John D. Andrews 4.(9) Abe Stoneburner 4.00 Moreland Coke Co 42.75 John Peterson 24.30 L. A. Graham 24.33 Ft. Wayne Elec. Wks 13.72 j G. R. & I. R. R 636.90 G. R. & I. R. R 630.87 W. D. Coil Co 10.88 James Hurst 5.5 D I Ohio Kentucky'Coal Co 35.14 A. C. Foos 15.75 | Pennville Sand &, Gravel Co. .. 11.70 Dominion Coal Co 98.3 s Chesapeake & Ohio Coal Co. .. 19.3< Elk Coal Co 11.3.7 j Producers’ Coal Co 38.1 s Birmingham Coal Co 21.00 Elmer Miller Coal Co 8.2:.' • Ft. Wayne Oil & Supply Wks.. 21.22 I Electric Appliance Co 3.75 I Ft. Wayne Electric Wks 40.68 Kirsch, Sellemeyer & Sons ... 23.25 L. Hammond * 12.00 George Schlagel 7.7 American LaFrance Fire Engine Co 9.00 John W. Coffee 136.86 John Sprague 15.00

IK/iiiO Jh~>. Bui a.. j UL ■\ ■ ■ ■■ w wWI/»' *1 Wwi. J' r^wilk> Wr.. wJ- /4 a.’ \ / '\' /T E ave^een receiving daily comliSvVv? - ' ' plete new lines in all departmen ts and we will show you the most complete k’ - ■ s^9 c k we have ever shown. Newest styles in fell jKi suits, and coats in plain and boucle effects. The KFM styles we show are exclusive to our stove and fits are P erfect - Prices from ‘ C $5.00 to $35.00 New Silks And Dress Goods In this line are shown new weaves in silks and dress goods from 25c per yard to $2.00 per. vard. IffTOV-0 m ■ J a ‘"W — See Our Line Os Ladies Neckwear. Please You.— —- DURING THE FAIP Make our store your headquarters. Leave your parcels in our care. We will take care of them until called for. ■S>OE=IOE=OEno<& NIBLICK & COMPANY.

M. J. Mylott pay roll 40.18 Seymour Carpenter 4 1.40 j GOES TO THE PEN CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE The victim. Floyd Monday, who is | but twelve years of age. made an ex-1 cellent witness in spite of his youth. While he is rather timid, it is said ne is a bright little fellow, and made an excellent witness. Jesse Hurst, who was one of the first to rush to the rescue of the lad, was another of the chief witnesses. Cook stated that he was made an orphan at an early age. in fact he never knew who his paren’s , were. He was placed in an orphanage where he remained until fourteen years of age, and was then sent out into the world, where he has beer roaming around since, his home being wherever he happened to be. He stated that he had worked for abom six years with a man who conducted a merry-go-round, and seems to have been a follower of shows for some time. Sentence has not yet been pass ed, and a new trial mav be asked. - u FAIR EXHIBIT. —-I. While atending the fair this week don’t fail to see the fruit and grain ex hibit belonging to E. L. Cole of Scottville, Mich. The exhibits are among ; the finest on the grounds and are in charge of Charles Spuhler, also oi that ’place, but a former Decatur boj. who was sent here jd'.tring their display at the fair. 21913

JLhJL I rHE HOME 0F ■ Quaiity Groceries mB 1 J T ARE ALWAYS AT I YOUR BECK AND COMMAND FOR Edible Eatables--The[ Quality Kind. REMEMBER THIS When The Pangs Os Hunger Assail Yeu! r THE RAIFR Thing for vou to do is buy bargains when you can. You can still buy H & E sugar in 25 lb. bags at SI.BO Our store will be closed from 12 to 5 P. M. on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. We pay cash or trade for produce Eggs 19 Butter 17 to 22c Hower and Hower. North of G. R. & I. Depot. ’Phone 108.