Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 32, Decatur, Adams County, 12 October 1905 — Page 3

Plenty of men would like to, but imagine that it necessitates ■ tailor and a price which they can’t afford. /wW'Wv They have gone on from year to year buying im'llll the ordinary over-the-counter clothes—suits r/ | ' I 11 X made in sweat shops, and designed by some fzil f I k inexperienced cutter at fifteen dollars a week. / jf/ ,■ 11 / J 1/1 Why not change all that. Why not at L Je® Ml |B /Ai fJk least take the trouble to try on a Clothcraft fi jfl osU|| f P\ suit » and see for yourself if it isn’t better? iBS Wra| L Jft When we tell you positively that Cloth- j 1 O r_>4. \ c ra ft Clothes are designed by high- 111 'rjf A priced designers, cut and handled by the C ; jar / tr~ most expert workmen that high jy wages and a model factory can proWBB&tew—✓ cure, and moreover made absolutely ’sbhj \\ i jriaaf and exclusively from all-wool fab- W / \ i rics, remember that we are simply stating 1 # >ll * acts - These thing* are true, and it is | |£a ip | jEB because they are true, that Clothcraft V I h IEL. Clothes are superior to other ready-made | I « clothes, and equal to custom-made ’kj i /Wra garments—yet cost less. Try on a suit and fl V see - You neednt bu y >f you don’t want to. L f W W I ' The Standard and Euclid. C’othcraft sack suits «hown JpJ here, are offered in a great variety of patterns—all wool—"‘MiB at $lO to $25. Holthouse, Schulte & CO.

MILLER REUNION Happy Gathering at the Home of John Miller Reunion ar.d Gathering of Relatives and Friends.—Judge Erwin Among the Speakers. i In the year 1837 Christian Miller, sr., with his family of one son and two daughters left Switzerland, the land of their nativity, and came to America. In 1838 they located in Union township, Adams county, Indiana, and began the hardships of pioneer life in what was then termed the west. The descendants of Christian Miller, jr., and Anna Miller, his sister, make up the large relationship bearing the name, and having married into other families, in and near Monroeville, Indiana. Invitations having been previously issued these relatives, with a few invited friends, met at the residence of John D. Miller, three and one half miles south of Monroeville Thursday, October 5, 1905, in the first annual Miller reunion. Early in the morning nature put on her best dress and the weather was all that could be expected for an October day. The reoen t rain had laid the dust, the air was balmy and pleasant, and the light frosts and sunshine had penciled hue-; upon the ripening leaves of the forests that excelled the skilled of the artists. The forenoon was spent in exchanging greetings and preparing the table, as the different members of the family arrived with their baskets filled for the dinner. Promptly at the noon hour dinner was announced and seventy-three persons including children, were seated at the table ladened with its bounites of hfe, given by the Author of all our blessings as a reward for honest toil. Later thirty-two others were seated at the table, making a total of 105. The foil owing persons were present: Mr. Walter D. Harris, and Mrs. Lida Harris of South Bend; Mrs. W. D. Erick of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Clem of Dixon, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wybourn, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Hart. Mr. and Mrs. William Hart, Mrs. Sarah A. Wyer, Mr. and Mrs J. D. Miller, Miss Ruth Miller, Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Clem, Miss Ella Shaffer, Miss Rosa Hoffman, J. C. Barkley, Norval Christy, J- H. Barkley, William Knavel, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. B. Anderson, C. 13. Peckham, Abraham Barkley, Mrs. Mary Bark'ey, Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Powers, Rev. and Mrs. H. D. Meads, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. B> atty, Miss Sylvia Beatty, Mr . a* d |tfrs. Albert Knavel, Miss Ida Kn.vel, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Brown, Mrs. S. A. Bark!py, Irene Hart. Joseph Clem, Opal Clem, Nellie Peckham. Alice Peckham, Wilber Martin, Mrs. G. W.

Martin, Viola Miller, Ora Miller, Chris Miller, Belle Barley, Lola Peckham, Hannah Miller, Dessie Martin, Mertil Martin, Lillie Brown, Mrs. Joseph Barkley, Ethel Barkley, Ralph Barkley, Harry Barkley, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Miller of Monroeville; J. A. Fleming, Lucinda Fleming, Hazel Fleming, Harry Fleming, Judge R. K. Erwin, Mr. and Mrs. Frei Mills, Victoria Mills, Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Cress, Minnie Miller, Hazel Beatty, Rosa Beatty and David Garber of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Turner and Floyd Turner of Convoy, Ohio; Mr. ani Mrs. Henry Fourthmiller and F. Fourthmiller of New Haven, Ind.; Mrs A M. MauPer of Pleasant Mills; Mr. and Mrs. C. Hudson and Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Miller, of Fort Wayne. At the close of the dinner, with Mrs. W. C. Miller presiding, at the organ ‘‘America" was sung and prayer was then offered by Rev. H. D. Meads.

Following the prayer Mrs. Rosa Wybourn, in a few well chosen sentences, delivered a brief, but most excellent welcome address, which was responded to by Rev. J. L. Powers, pastor of the I. B. church of Monroeville, in a few very appropriate remarks. Miss Myrtle Martin then entertained the audience with a recitation, "Cheering Aunt Cornelia." Judge Erwin was then asked to deliver an address, which he did in a very appropriate way. speaking in touching and fitting words of his early association with the Miller family and the location of his childhood days. His present life, busy with the political and legal callings, was compared with the associations of the day in such terms as to cause jne to believe that the judge was enjoying the dinner and all. A splendid compliment was paid to the Miller family by the judge who had been their counsel in the settlement of the father’s estate. Then followed a brief reference to the advantages of the family reunion', and it was during this part of the address that eyes grew moist and there was a feeling of kinship that cannot be expresssd in words. _ Three things were mentioned that contribute to the success of the family: "Honor thy Father and thy Mother,’’ "Remember the Golden Rule,” "Import a spirit ot cheerfulness to those with whom you meet. ” A high tribute was paid by the judge to the welcome address and ample justice was rendered to the dinner at the time of eating. After the judge’s address Miss Myrtle Martin again entertainec the audience with a recitation, "No saloons up there." At the close of this entertaining nrogram an organization was per?eo« by electing .be officers: President, G. W. Miller, vice president, J. A. Fleming; secretarv Mrs. Rose Wybourn, ; treasurer, J.D. Miller; organist, Mrs. '^Aa^a-reed to hold the second 1906.

A GREAT LINE / Dr. George Traction Line is Financed The Troubles of the Promoter—The Equipment Will be the Most Modern in the Land. (Dayton Daily News.) One of the most colossal projects in elec tic railway building in this part of the county is about to be consummated in the construction ! and equipment of the Cincinnati, Dayton & Fort Wayne railway company. For several years this road was not seriously considered by promoters, although much was heard of it. Other electric railway magnates thought of it as a paper road only. Dr. 8. F. George of this city, president of the road, was supposed to be wasting his efforts in vain endeavors to launch something that was entirely too large The surprise of it all is that at last the road is about to become a reality, and will be built, although in the construction a great deal of time will be consumed. It will perhaps be a source of genuine pleasure to the friends of Dr. George, to know that his cherished scheme is to Dear fruit. He is also entitled to a great measure of praise for his tenacious efforts to launch the road, and now that he has practically succeeded, the knocks and bumps this company has received will probably cease. THE ROUTE As its name implies, the road is to be built from Cincinnati, to Dayton, and then to Fort Wayne, Indiana, via Celina and Decatur. The right of way, along the entire proposed route has been secured, much of it being purchased, and other portions by option, and all these preliminary details having been consummated, all that remains is to build the road. That pari of it, however, as stated is a stupendous undertaking and will consume much time The total length of the road is 194 miles. It will pass through a rich farming and manufacturing country, populated with 800,000 people, as conservatively estimated. A great part cf this country is without adequate railway facilities and an immense commerce lies waiting to avail itself of the opportunities of travel offered by this I corn pan y, as soon as it is ready for operation. The innumerable obstacles presented to the company were enough to discourage the stoutest hearts, but the promoters pushed on, regardless of ridicull? and discouragement, and ov“<cime all these difficulties. Deeds for rights of way were scoured after survey was made, in order to se’ect th: best route, the co-operation of farming

communities and cities along the route was secured, and a large amount of motfey was spent in all these little details. WHITNEY’S DEATH A BLOW. The late William C. Whitney, before his death, was about to finance the company. His sudden taking off was a severe blow to the company, and Dr. George, who went to New York, to arrange the final details and who was to receive the financial backing necessary from Mr. Whitney, attended Mr. Whitney s funeral instead. That was the severest blow inflicted on the company, but other backing was then looked for, and through wealthy New York promoters, foreign capital has been enlisted, and now it is almost a certainty that the obstacles have all been overcome. Moneyed men have been skeptical, but after a thorough investigation, are satisfied that the scheme is not only feasible, but is bound to be a great financial winner. In the equipment of the road, following its completion, it is practically settled that electric engines shall be the motive power. Regular trains of oars will be run, consisting of two or more cars drawn with an electric motor, looking not unlike a steam railway locomotive without the smokestacks, however, The cars are to be of the usual pattern, as large as steam oars, and with all the modern conveniences, instead of trolley wires, a thirdrail system will be used and heavy standard vestibuled oars will be 'run night and day at a rate of speed reaching 60 miles per hour or better. There will be no grade crossings, all crossings being either above or below grade. The third rail will obviate the necessity of trolley poles and overhead wires, and will add’materially to the success of the running operations. Some steam roads are preparing to use electricity instead of steam locomotives, notably the New York Central, which has shown conclusively by exhaustive tests that the electric locomotive is superior to steam, in both hauling capacity and economy.

In Maryland the B. & O. uses electric locomotives, as do also several smaller roads throughout the country. Travelers avoid the dust and smoke and noise nuisance in the use of electric locomotives. DOUBLE TRACK. It is planned to have several classes of trains run on the new read. There may be single cars for local traffic along the line, and besides heavy through trains will be operated, as well as accommodation trains. All these items, however, have to be worked out as the road progresses, but the intention of the promoters is to start the road right and to operate it as tbe foremost electric railway in the country. The capitalists l)ack of the scheme have expressed a desire to carry out the original plans, and make the road a model of its kind. A double track will be built and freight will be handled just as steam roads carry. The addition of Charles B. Woodworth of Fort Wayne to the directory of the company has strengthened it materially, and nis cooperation is looked forward to with plaesure. Incidentally it may be mentioned that Dr. George as well as others iaterested with him, have already expended many thousands of dollars in carrying the preliminary s through. Their resources have teen practically exhausted in placing the road on a plane wheie it demanded the attention of the present promoters. The first real work on -he road will begin this fall, in the grading of the line. It. willjenter Dayton from the west, probably over Third street. It is the intention of the company to build a fine terminal station here, such a structure as will be a credit to the city.

Charles Morrison, who is known among his close friends as the laughing Hoosier, has recovered full insurance for his tenant house that was destroyed by fire a few weeks ago. It may be that it was Charley’s hilarity while in Decatur on insurance business Monday that started the ’bout at fist cuffs between Mayor Coffee and Republican Committeeman Graham. And, then, too the latter occurrence may have been the outcome of a political discussion. Really, tiny body who would distfcss politics in Decatur deserves a thumping—it’s too onesided.—Willshire Herald.

fPadffc Coast 1 Excursions •4 TRO the man who seeks a climate that kj -*• is mild and a region of wi varied resources, the Pacific ,/Coast .'1 offers great opportunities. ./I/ | X California, Oregon, and Washifizton, sfirendidjff their climatic and opJal portunity of a life-time (of b 1 Strictly first-class fr° m ad points. Rate, from to Francisco and Jd Los Angeles, Oct. 17th to i&gF, To Portland and Pu g et Sound, daily durtfig Sep£ember, $56.50. One-way Col&ist tickurs sale daily, Sept. 1 Jth to Oct. 31st, at ragOof from Chicago, with correspondingly al! points. Daily and ' CoHfucied ffipursions a Pullman tsLri^tesleeping costs |.’llh.yi^"" 'd IA • frfifip-jjt XI I a gJ&^ se H tickets via tne and North■ga Western Line. // M to how to reach this land where V'' * the clmild a«i where labor is never oppressed b y stress of weathyr; how much it costs to go and what V r Wot y° u can d° w hen you get there, send 4 cents for books, Tfowa maps, time tables and full information. A. H. Waggoner, Traveling Agent, 215 Jackson Blvd., Chicago, 111. THE SECRET OUT. The Door Stands Wide Open.

To refute the many false and malicious attacks, bogus formulas and other untruthful statements published concerning Doctor Pierce’s World-famed Family Medicines the Doctor has decided to publish all the ingredients entering into his "Favorite Prescription” for women and his equally popular tonic alterative known as Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. Hereafter every bottle of these medicines leaving the great Laboratory at Buffalo, N. Y., will bear upon it a full list of all the ingredients entering into the compound. Both are made entirely from native roots, barks and herbs. The ingredients of the "Golden Medical Discovery" being Golden Seal root, Queen’s root. Black-cherrybark, Mandrake root, Bloodroot. Why is it so many have been strengthened and benefited by the tonic effect of Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery ? It is because at this time of the year people feel run-down, nerveless, sleepless and worn out. Poisons have accumulated in their body during the long winter. Their blood stores up a lot of waste product which poisons the system. That is why in the spring and early summer a tonic is almost a necessity. Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery being made of medicianal plants, is next to nature and the best tonic you can use. For the same reason that vegetables and greens are good for the system at this time of the year, so is it true that a tonic made up entirely of medicinal plants, without the use of alcohol, is the proper medicine to take at this time. It fills the blood with rich, red blood corpuscles. It gives you a feeling of strength, and it puts sunshine into your system as no other remedy can. That is why Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery has been such a favorite for the past forty years. He is not afraid to open his laboratory to the public, and he invites every one to visit his Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, N. Y., to see how systematically the sick are taken care of and cured, as well as looking over his huge laboratory and seeing the scientific methods of preparing this wonderful tonic. Neither man nor

IB—OLDEST. LARGEST. BEST. Sixteen years of success. No change in faculty for ten years. Fifty new machines just added to our already finely equipped typewriting department. Thousands of successful graduates holding good positions. Free employment bureau. We challenge comparison of equipment, faculty, and results. Fall term begins Tuesday, September sth. Ait Journal free. For full particulars. address, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE, Fort Wayne, Ind. * We are Going to The JEWt .Country gT And see some of J ' t hose Farmsnow j on ie mar^et b y THE SNOW AGENCY S nail and large farms on the stoned road near Decatur. City property to trade for farm lands. Over $100,000.00 worth of city residence property now on the market. No charge for advertising property if left on the market for the time listed. Examine one of our large descriptive lists of property and see if we cannot fit you out with what you want.. ® . J. F. SNOW, Phone 230, Decatur,'lndiana,

woman can be handsome who has Impurities In the blood, for it will show in pimples, boils, and eruptions, in the dark circles under the eyes and in the sallow complexion. After taking "Golden Medical Discovery ” you are bound to have pink cheeks and a fresh complexion. The muscles get the good, rich, red blood, that puts on strength. It is a flesh builder, but not a fat builder. As an example of the good results thus obtained, note the following letter: "In the year 1899, I had an attack of indigestion and got so bad that my home doctor said he could not do me any good,* writes Mr. G. Trent, of Gordonvillo. Texas. "I wrote to you and you advised mo to use Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, so I bought six bottles, aud when I commenced using it I was so weak could hardly walk about the house. By the time I had used one bottle my stomach and bowels commenced to heal. There were strips of the lining of my bowels as large as a man’s two fingers passed and I had a great deal of misery in my stomach and bowels, and also in the rectum especially. I could not cat anything without having much distress afterward, but by the time I had taken eight bottles of the ‘Golden Medical Discovery ’ I was sound and well, and could eat anything I pleased without suffering in the least. Could also do as much work in a day as I ever could. I have not suffered from the trouble since.* r-x IV y_ Good temper Is Or. Pierce S largely a mate ter of good health, and good health is largely a matter of healthy activity of the bowels. Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets cure constipation. Th<<y are safe, sure and speedy, ’ and once taken do not have to be taken ' ; always. One little “Pellet” is a gentle laxative, and two a mild 1 cathartic. They never L>£x| Ipfc gripo. By all druggists. I vl ILLOi The selfish seller who urges some sub- ; stitute is thinking of the larger profit r he’ll make and not of your best good.