Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 253, Decatur, Adams County, 27 October 1913 — Page 2

DAIL Y D E M PC RATi Published Every Evening Except Sunday by Mr,- in ' 1 » 11 THE .DECATUR DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM JOHN H. HELLER Subscription Rates Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier 15.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mail 12.50 Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice in Decatur, Indiana, as second class matter. THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET. For Mayor CHARLES N. CHRISTEN For Clerk H. M. DeVOSS For Treasurer jos. McFarland For Councilmen at Lai ge JACOB MARTIN L. L. BAUMGARTNER For Councilman, First Ward H. FRED LINN For Councilman, Second Ward JAMES HURST For Councilman, Third Ward PPETER KIRSCH The tax rate in Decatur for next year is $1.35 on the SIOO. The last tax made by a republican council was Si.3o, and on that tax they run in debt ,s iv.OOO further than they were before. The Herald is trying to confuse the voter by shouting about a $4.72 tax. (if that amount the city council’ 1 >us absolutely nothing to do with any part | other than the $1.35. The rest of the tax includes the state, county, road; rnd school levy, made by some other body than the council. Compare the $1.35 tax. including $5,000 levy for bricking Fifth street (although the’ Herald says the property owners pay all of it>. and several thousand dollars la-sides, for the continued improvement of the city. It also includes an estimate of $3,500 for a payment on 1 that debt created by a republican council, and it Includes other items, e .ch one an honest and legitimate item. Don't allow them to confuse you. The city tax, that part by the council, is $1.35. That Is the levy maue this year for next year’s tax. Taxpayers of Decatur should feel an interest in the coming electiui.. < nough Interest to study the questions that mean so much to them and to the citizens in general. The men elected on November 4 will serve four years. '1 hey will make the tax. They will trend the money that i* raised by that tax. If you get value received for the money you spend you will feel that you are being treated fairly. Charles Christen and the other men «*u the democratic ticket promise yo 1 that for every dollar paid ty you In taxes, you shall receive a dollar's

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worth of service. They promise to give you a business administration. You should vote the democratic ticket. “And while you are away out of reach, what of progressives’ 1 asked, bringing the talk back to the main topic. “What farewell message have you for those who must bear the brunt of the attack?” i "Let them, men and women, keep the faith," he answered quickly: "and above all be not dismayed by temporary setbacks. A young, vigorous party such as ours, planted squarely on the progressive platform, can take a lote of punishment without permanent injury. So, to quote my favorite motto: Don't flinch, don't foul, but hit the line hard! And goodbye and good luck." —From Theodore Roosevelt's interview. What will he think of Jake Atz and ’ John Lenhart? "And it's a tight to a finish. The men who wish to bring either of the old parties and the progressives together must understand that if they want to effect a sul>stantial agreement' with us they can do it in a very simple way—by adoping our platform and thereby declaring their adherence to its principles. But the amalga- j mators must accept progressive principles out and out. not in part."—From Roosevelts interview in the Saturday Evening Post. We can t help but wonder whether 1 or not Teddy has consulted the Herald office and Jake Atz, before making this . broad statement. The Herald says the property owners pay all the costs of a paved street but they forget that when streets pass 1 a school house, the city hall, the waterworks or electric station grounds or any of the other property own'd by the city, that the property owners do not have to pay it. except in taxes. And who pays for the crossings? "Ti ls is news indeed." they cry. Well, there 'terns to be a good many pointers loaded by the g. o. p. leaders. Bv , me way who put Maynard Frisinger on the ticket ? Among the elections over the country on November 4th, in which considi erablr Interest is being manifested by Decatur people, there is of course the ' Fort Wayne scrap, the Indianapolis battle, the New York City mayoraly I, election. New York state assembly ' I struggle of particular interest because I of the recent impeachment of GovernI, or Sulzer, governorship tight in New . ’ Jersey, election of a Vnlted States i senator in Maryland, a governor in i .Massachusetts and congressmen i:i i various districts where vacancies have »•occurred.

The Harald is worried because the < democrats of Adams county are goln ; 1 to nominate a county treasurer a year ’ before he Is elected And they call , that snap judgment. Why. bless your , heart, that ought to give even one i used to the political ways of Hunting- 1 ton county time enough to find out. >ll ' about a candidate, his ability and his i elation. It's anything but snap judgment. ' Charles Christen is a competent 1 t ian for mayor. We have known him for many years, all our life, in fact, and we have never known him to :>e anything but a square, fair, clean boy and man. He has succeeded in his own affairs, lie has made good as a public official and the city of Decatur ■ v.ill have no reason to be ashamed of i him, during his term as mayor. The city tax in Decatur is $1.35 and. I it is by no means the highest city j 1 lax in the state of Indiana, in fact II lis one of tlie lowest. The city council did not create the tax for stone roads or the state tax or the school tax. and don’t you let any one fool; i vou into the belief that they did. Such ficky politics never got very far and , it won't win in Decatur. FOR COMMISSIONER. You are authorized to announce that | I will be a candidate for county com- ' misstoner for the First district, subject to the decision of the democratic primary. FRED THIEME. ~ — — a h h DOINGS IN SOCIETY ■■ fe'jttcscar.sacacnaaaccaaanu'day Friday. Tbiinblu Club—Miss Marie PatterSOD. Christian Ladles' Aid—Mrs. A. D. Art man. Mite Society—Mrs. Mary Eley. Orient Club—Mrs. John Slewart. Saturday. Y. P. A. Pastry Sale —Gas Office. — In spite of the laid weather i weaty-l ' eight attended the meeting of the i Evangelical Ladies' Aid society Thurs- j day afternoon at the home of Mr*., James Edington, when a splendid time was had. The ladies decided to in-1 ‘ crease the sum in their treasury by 1 ! serving hot soup, sandwiches, pie and! 'coffee on dedication day—O<tober 30. ■ 1 hey have secured the building north of the court house for this and ask i the patronage of the public on that ; day. I The Thimble club was d< lightfully | i entertained yesterday afternoon a! the home of Miss Marie Patterson. The afternoon was spent with their sewing and at 5 o’clock a dainty luncheon was served. Besides the members of the club present were Mrs. Balch of Terre Maute. Mrs. Welsh. Mrs. ' Stults, Mrs. Bruce Patterson. Miss Frances Dugan and Miss Fanny Fris . Inger.

Judgo J. T. Merryman performed a quiet wedding in the office of the county clerk this morning a' 9 o'clock. The happy couple were Mr. Eugene Clinton Charleston, a well known young farmer of the county, and Miss lv» May Irwin, one of the county’s fair young ladies. The bride was prettily gowned for the occasion In a drosu of cream with ahoes and gloves to match. The groom la a eon of Horner Charleston and the bride a daughter of Philip Irwin. Forty mcmlwra of the Mite aociety

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of the Methodist church attended the meeting at the home of Mrs. Mary Bley yesterday afternoon. The devo tionals were conducted by Mrs. Arthur Ford, and there was singing, after which the business of the society came up. Arrangements were completed for the New England dinner at the church next Thursday, at which time the bazaar will also be held. Besides the Orient club, Mrs. John Stewart entertained a number of other guests yesterday afternoon, they being Mrs. Wesley Hoffman. Mrs. Dr. Weaver, Mrs. Charles Hower. Mrs. Herb Lachot, Mrs. John Scbug, Mrs. Albert Anker, Mrs. Fred Ashbaucber, Mrs. John Shaffer and daughter, Leia, of Union township. When sewing was laid aside, an interesting book contest was taken up. Illustrations designated the latest books, and Mrs. John Schug won the honors in guessing the greatest number. Mrs. Stewart was assist ed by Miss Leia Shaffer in serving refreshments. Miss Shaffer, who is an accomplished pianist, also contributed ‘ to the pleasure of the guests by play ! ing. Decorations were in harmony ! with the approaching Hallow'en sea son. o- ——— CARD OF THANKS. We desire in this manner to express our heartfelt thanks to neighbors. I friends and the citizens of the city of Decatur. Indiana, for the many expresI sious of condolence and the many kindnesses shown in the death and burial of our beloved priest and pastor, Rev. H. Theo. Wilken. COMMITTEE. oTO HAVE NEW THEZ'TER. Mr. Clado of Fort Wayne today closed a deal for the room formerly vacated by the Robison A Kirsch ice cream parlor. It will be remodeled and made strictly modern for , a picture show and vaudeville house. Mr. Long has been in tiie business

many years and promises a strictly up-to-date show house. ——————— * ■ • - HOME MADE BREAD. Mrs. Clarence Baughman's section of the United Brethren L '.dies' Aid society will have home made bread for I sale. Those wanting it. call Mrs. 1.. IV. Love, by telephone. and the bread will be delivered. 247t3 ———————o- ■ - FOR SALE—One good brood mare, coming three years old. Inquire of Ed or Lew Rumschlag. 'Phone 7on 1 i line. Monroe. R. R. 1. 2«t3 | IX)ST —White and tan spotted hound. Any information as to its whereabouts will be received by Fred Engle, at the Decatur Steam Lauudry. 245f3 WANTED—A young lady who is going to school wisiies place in family where sliae can work for her l>ourd. in .•■lire at this office. 25113* FOR SALE Sow, with pigs: good spring colt. Inquire ot Henry Fihieferstein. Decatur, R. R. No. 7: I’hone 5- V. 247t3 LOST—White and Un spotted hound. Finder please notify or return to Fred Engle at the laundry. 23613 FOUND—GoId watch. Owner can have same by describing Hand paying for this notice. 252t3 - — NOTICE OF PUBLIC LETTING. . In the Matter of the Petition ot Geo. W. Cramer et al. for a Drain. i Notic e is hereby given that the undersigned uiperintendeat of construe- : lion of the George W. Cramer drain In Union and Root townships. Adams f ount. Indiana, will on Saturday. November 8. 1913, nt 10 o'clock a. in, at the office of Phil L. Macklin. «oimly Mir ■ Adams County, Indiuuii, in the Morri son block iu the City of Decatur, Indlunii, receive sealed blds for the con rtrucliou of said drain in

IIIMK Souders pure Maple syrup; 45c quart Buckwheat flour 10c Pancake flour 10c Pure apple butter 10c lb Crisco can 25c Ripe olives 35c qt Bulk cocoanut 25c pd Pure apple jelly 10c Limburger cheese 25c pd Perfection bread 5c Plenty of good country butter. We pay cash or trade for produce butter 23c eggs 27 cents “coal “ AT THE RIGHT PRICE I AT E. Bennett’s coal yard. Located on the Erie IL IL, two squares from Burk's elevator. Come and give me a call or phone 199. Orders Filled Promptly. 1 can save you money Emerson Bennett accordance with the report, plans and | specifications therefor, now on li l ■ at the auditor's office in the City of Decatur, Adams county, Indiana, in* said cause. Bids will be received and a contract let as follows: For the whole of said drain, being I from station 0 to station SS plus 42. Bidders will lie required to state specifically, for wiiat they will con-; struct the whole of such drain. No i conditional bid will be accepted. Bidders are required to file their | bids as required by law, upon forms, furnished by the undersigned super- j intendent and each bid shall be accompanied with a good and sufficient bond in a sum equal to twice the amount of such bid conditioned for tbe faithful performance of said contract and that the bidder will enter into a contract if th ( . same b< awarded to him. Such bond to b■■ approved by the Superintendent of Construe-, Hon. The Superintendent of Constrm lion' reserves the right to reject any atwl all bids. No bid will be aerepi.-d ip e.x,.- . of the estimated cost of such work or in excess of tbe benefit* found. The time for the completion of such work will be made known on the day ' of sale. The contractor will be required to complete the work within the time fixed In the contract. Dated this 24th day of October, ISl.t. PHIL L. MACK UN, 15-1 Supt. of Construction. Any intelligent person may cant j good income corresponding for news papers. Experience unnecessary. Ad dress Press ConespondeiKe Bureau. Washington, D. C. 25213

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