Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 33, Decatur, Adams County, 17 October 1907 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT ■▼BBTTirMDATMOSIFIMe BY VW • CLLINQHAM, RUBLKMCI* KM PK YBAB IM IDTAMOI Bb<>tm al IB* puaioflcaat Dacatur.ladiaaa m »«eo« d-elaM mail natter CIINTY The enormous crowd that turned out in the Second district, at Bloomfield, last week to hear Mr. Bryan speak indicates very clearly that his hold on the people has not abated in the least. On the contrary, it seems to have increased. An attendance of anywhere from 10,000 to 15,000 persons, in an oft year, to hear a political speech, is in itself an extraordinary compliment to the personality of the speaker. And when keen interest and great enthusiasm are added to numbers —as was the case at Bloomfield —it is conclusive that both the speaker and the cause for which he argued are exceedingly popular. Mr. Bryan will return to Indiana November 18, and make a speech in Lafayette, at the big dinner of the Jackson club of that city. There is no doubting the fact that Mr. Bryan has the hearts of the Democratic rank and file. He also has their confidence, and if he shall lead the party in the next national fight, no man ever had more devoted followers then he will have, and none more determined to win. Gov. Joseph Folk, of Missouri, is the country’s most conspicuous reformer. He has successfully combatted many wrongs in his own commonwealth, and when he goes after an evil he usually bits it a hard blow. Recently he attacked the mail order business, and this is what he said: "I do not believe in the mall order citizen. It is better that we should have a thousand towns than one large city. If a place is good enough for a man to make his money in, it certainly should be good enough for him to spend his money in. The merchants have a just right to all Os the business of the town in which they have their stores, and every good citizen will help them to get it. No town is better nor worse than its citizens make ft. Show me the stores and newspapers of a place and I will tell you the sort of citizens it harbors." Hon. Wm. S. Wells, of Fort Wayne, is being prominently mentioned as a candidate for senator from the Adams Allen district, to succeed Hon. John W. Tindall, of Decatur. Mr. Wells was one of the leaders of the democratic side of the lower house last winter, making an excellent record. No man in the body gave closer attention to the details of the work than did Mr. Wells, and he was always in his seat ready to perform his duty as he saw it. If he is nominated he will certainly be elected as the district is overwhelmingly democratic. —Ligonier Banner.

Our county seat is surely In a bad state of affairs. The rnftor impeached; the city council threatened with being sent to the penitentiary; the Journal again in receivers’ hands; why not move the courthouse to Berne! This is the best town on the map.— Berne Witness. In announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor, ex-Attorney-General Taylor declares that taxes are too high tn Indiana, and that they should be reduced. Deeds, not words, should be the president’s mo'.to. Yet it cannot be denied by honest men that the president’s criticisms of the machinations of capital have the true ring and the only regret is Jhat they are not backed up by deeds. But it is possible the president has more to contend with than the observer from afar can realize. He is but one man while the corruptionists ar? many and can conirol courts and legislation. His inconsistencies are many and sometimes glaring, but It is to be hoped he means well. At least he has afforded no ground for uneasiness on the part of capital that is honestly

invested. The only capitalists who have cause for fear are those who art engaged in dishonest enterprises, as are the Standard Oil Company and other trusts, many of the railroad and other corporations. HEALTH WAS BAD. But He Had Been Able to Be About Till Yesterday Noon —Well Known. Charles McConehey, son of Mr. and Mrs. William McConnehey of this city, died Tuesday morning at two o'clock, after suffering for more than a year from diabetes. About ten years ago the deceased qualified himself for the ministry, and was assigned to take the charge at Noblesville, Indiana, in behalf of the Evangelical church. He was an earnest worker for the betterment of humanity, and since his first experience in the ministry he has held charges at Germantown, Indiana; Oltamount, Illinois; Lancaster. Illinois; Edgerton, L, Culver, Indiana; and Cicero, Indiana. During his ministerial career, he was always found faithful to the Christian cause and commanded respect from all who knew him. His health began failing him some time ago. and his condition became so serious that he was required to abandon the pulpit. After tendering his resignation from the ministry he. together with his wife, and three children returned to this cty for their future abode. A few months ago he accepted a position with the Metropolitan Insurance Company, as it was thought that outdoor work would improve his condition, but he has grown gradually weaker from day to day, until yesterday noon he was so weak that he was compelled to give up and take to bed. It was known by the family that his death was inevitable, but it will no docbt be a great shock to people who saw Mr. McConnehey in the street yesterday morning, apparently in good health. Beside his family, the deceased leaves a father, mother, several brothers and sisters, besides a multitude of friends who will mourn his departure. The deceased was thirty-one years of age. Funeral arrangements have not as yet been completed.

WAS WELL KNOWN. Mrs. James Kirkendall, aged sixtygix years, died last evening at her home one mile north of Monroe at six o'clock, after an illness of several weeks' duration, death resulting from a complication of diseases, which brought about a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Kirkendall was one of the best known women In that community, being held in high esteem by all who knew her. On Monday she suffered a stroke of paralysis, which was the beginning of the end. her constitution which had already been wrecked by the ravages of other diseases, being unable to stand any further abuse and last evening the end came. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at ten. o'clock at the M. E. church at Monroe. Rev. Jones officiating. and interment will be made in the chapel cemetery. She leaves a husband, three sisters and four brothers to mourn their loss.

The Electric Theater proprleaors will positively show the best and latest films that have ever been put on in he city at tonight's enterainment. The first subject, President Faller’s visit to the Colonial Exhibition, is fine in every respect, showing the most interebting and Instructive pictures that have ever been witnessed in the city. The second film, with “A Race for a '■ Million” for the subject, shows a tragedy. in which an automobile occupied . by a man and woman, races with a train to recover a gold jeld claim from a wretch who stole It from a poor mountaineer. The automobile overtakes and beats the train to the station, where the valuable paper is recovered. This is indeed an excellent performance, and deserveh the patronage of the people. ■ o A Certain Cure for Aching Feet. Shake Into your shoes Allen's FootEase, a powder. It cures Tired. Aching, Callous, Sweating. Swollen feet At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Sample FREE. Address, Allen 8. Olmsted. Le Roy. N. T. 12-4 t -o THE PRICE OF HEALTH. “The price of health In amalarious district is just 25 cents; the cost of a box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills,” writes Ella Slayton, of Noland, Ark. New Life Pills cleanse gently and Impart new life and vigor to th* system. 25c. Satisfaction guaranteed at Blackburn druggist

ILL ONLY FEW DAYS. Mrs. Jackson is Grief-Strick-en—Her Three Other Children Also Sick. After just a week's sickness with black diphtheria, Furhman. the little son of Mrs. Frank Jackson, died Saturday evening at Ossian, and was buried in Oaklawn cemetery Sunday afternoon. The child is supposed to have contracted the disease in Fort Wawne where he and his mother visited. His sickness was not at first diagnosed as diphtheria, and the case had assumed a most malignant form before it was treated with anti-toxin. There is great worry in many Ossian homes, because it is said that many visited at the Jackson home before the nature of the disease was discovered, and it is feared that many were exposed. The other three children of Mrs. Jackson are now sick with the same disease, having contracted it from the boy who died, but it is hoped that the disease can be successfully combatted in their cases, as they were treated sooner. A trained nurse is assisting Mrs. Jacksen in the care of the children. The family has been most unfortunate, as the husband and father committed suicide less than a year ago by shooting himself. —Bluffton News. The Jacksons formerly lived here, and leave numerous friends and relttives here.

ADVANCE IN OYSTERS. The Increase Made Necessary by the Advance in Cost of Meats. That everything that a person nowwears and eats is on the raise was evidenced by the fact today when the restaurant men got together and fixed and regulated a price upon their wares and eatables that they will in the future serve to their customers. The price of meat has forced the restaurant men to this stand, this commodity having steadily increased in price, until it is practically out of sight, and is fast becoming a luxury. According to the schedule of prices already established, veal sandwiches in the future will sell at ten cents. Ham is quoted at forty cents a pound, and oys-ers are forty to fifty cents a quart. The price of bread, cakes, cookies and pies at this time has not been increased, but should the high prices prevail there is no telling but that the staff of life will be quoted at a fancy figure. The restaurant men in away can not be censured for this move, as no one desires to do business at a loss, hence this move.

PUBLIC IS INVITED. Dr. McCormack to Talk on Subjects of Great Interest. Dr. J. S. Boyers yesterday received a letter from Dr. Albert E. Bulson, of Fort Wayne, announcing that the Fort Wayne Medical Society had secured the services of Dr. J. N. McCormack, one of the most renowned physicians in the country, to deliver two addresses to the physicians of Fort Wayne and vicinity on October 28th. The first address will be delivered in the assembly room at four o’clock in the afternoon, and the evening address at the Jewish synagogue at eight o’clock, at which time he win deliver his famous talk on “Some Things About Doctors Which Doctors and Other People Ought to The entire publis is invited to attend these lectures, and Dr. Boyers has been urged to have Decatur represented at the lectures. Dr. McCormack is one of the best talkers in the country, and has done much to enlighten the public and the medical fraternity on questions of health importance. o The German Telephone Company, of Craigviile, Friday, completed a deal by which they bought the Benjamin P. Johns property in Craigviile, which immediately adjoined the telephone exchange. paying for it the sum of 11,000. The telephone central office will be moved from its present quarters over the Abbottt Bros, store into the Johns residence property. This will give the company plenty of room for its switchboards and for rooms for their peratrs. also additiontl storage room and office departments. The German Company is one of the prosperous small independent companies of the state. — Bluffton News.

MEET THIS WEEK. To Complete Plans and Arrange for Quarters —Expect Thirty Members. Arrangements are now being made by a number of the old members of the former N. H. C. club to reorganize the club, which dropped out of existence over a year ago. A short session of some of the former members was held Sunday evening, and in all probability the club will be reorganized within a week or so. At this time committees will be appointed to look after suitable quarters and will arrange for a dance hall, at which Decatur s society ana amusement-loving public will be entertained during the winter months. At this meeting officers will be elected. who will look after the welfare of the organization. A large number of the prominent young men of the city have signified their willingness and intention to join the new club, and when the officers are installed and the class initiation is pulled off the N. H. C’.s will enjoy a membership of thirty live and energetic young men of the city. It will be their whole aim to entertain the amusement-loving people of the city in case they can secure proper quar- . ters. The entire number of old members of the club will enter the new one. and all are working hard for new members.

CAPITAL IS $20,000. Eighty-four Shares To Be Offered at Twenty-five Dollars Each. The Great Northern Indiana Fair Association held a very important meeting at Berne Monday. An important change was made, it being decided to reorganize the company and incorporate under the laws of Indiana. They will organize with a capital stock, of $20,000. divided into eight hundred twenty-five dollar shares Os this amount, 516 shares were subscribed for by the members of the old association, leaving 284 shares still in the treasury. Os this stock, eighty-four shares will be offered on the market and anyone desirous of purchasing should address the secretary. C. D. Kunkle, rural route No. 7. Decatur, for further particulars. Under The re-incorporation the association will be much stronger, and they will be able to give even better fairs than heretofore The Great Northern has a reputation over many states, and this first opportunity for the public to purchase this valuable stock will no doubt meet with approval, and the desired number of buyers. Other routine business was transacted yesterday, and the meeting was a very’ satisfactory one. o David Randall, saloonist, now conducting an establishment at Fort Wayne, who was arrested two weeks ago, charged with the poisoning and attempted murder of Mrs. Frances Steel, has been released from his bond and all connection with the affair, the grand jury, after making a thorough investigation, failing to find any tangible evidence against him. The woman recovered from the effects of the poisoning. The improvements on the building now occupied by rhe firm of Gay & Zwick are going merrily along, and will soon be ready for occupancy. According to the terms of their new lease, Mr. Lether w-as t omake some improvements and he is now busily engaged in living up to his part of the program. The sale as being conducted by this firm s‘lll continues, and they are disposing of many useful articles. You had best go in and look the line over and see if you don’t need something in their line.

J. B. Stonebumer is today announcing that on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings of this week he will present the famous Passion Play pictures. There Is 4,000 feet of this film, add the entire show will be new at each performance. This is an opportunity of a lifetime, and those who have never seen the same should take advantage of the same. The price of tdmishion wiebll net admission will be ten cents. Those Delicious Lemon Pies. The kind that “make your mouth water” are easily made with no fussing and at least possible expense if you use “OUR-PIE” Preparation. Don’t hesitate. Try it and tell your friends. At grocers, 10 cents. Three kinds; Lemon, Chocolate, and Custard.

POPULAR COUPLE. Mr. Julius Kohne Claims Miss Mary Miller as His Bride. Wednesday morning at 8:30 o’clock at the St. Mory’s Catholic church, occurred the wedding of Miss Mary Miller to Julius Kohne, two of Adams county’s most popular young people. The ceremony was performed by Father Wilken in the presence of a large crowd of the young people s friends, and the services were short and impressive. Immediately after the ceremony the young couple went to the home of the bride s parents, where an elaborate wedding breakfast was served. Miss Miller is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miller, who reside just south of this city, she being beautiful and accomplished in many respects and her friends are innumerable. - The groom, Julius Kohne, is a son of Henry Kohne, deceased, and is a bright, hustling, young farmer who resides west of this city. Mr. Kohne is quite popular among his associates, an<f has a host of friends. This evening a big barn dance will be given at the Miller residence in honor of the young people, and a most enjoyable time is being looked forward to by those who have received invitations. The young couple will make their futore home on the Kohne farm west of this city. The Democrat extends congratulations. — o SHE ASKS A DIVORCE. Catherine Erhart vs. Henry Erhart, petition for divorce, is the title of a new case filed by Attorneys Peterson & Moran. According to the complaint the couple were married November 18, 1886, and lived together until the Bth of this month, when the defendant went to Huntington county. Mrs. Erhart says that ever since their marriage Henry has been possessed of an Ungovernable temper, but for a number of years he managed to control it. About a year ago he began drinking, and since then has abused his wife by failure to support her and the children, cursing and calling her vile names, beating and striking her. Mrs. Erhart asks for a divorce and for the care and custody of the four children, Homer, aged twenty; Amelia, aged eighteen. Charles, aged sixteen, and Mina, aged fifteen, and for all other proper relief.

BARBER SHOP SOLD TODAY. i 1 H. O. Roop, who has owned the shouth-end barber shop for the past year, today closed a deal with Charles Malchi, whereby Mr. Malchi becomes the solt owner of the shop. Mr. Malchi is well known in the city. He has worked at the barber business in the Dewitt Cigar Store for some time, and has many friends who wish him much success in this business venture. Mr. Roop will move to Chicago. A change of venue was taken in the case of the state against Mike Everett this morning, the case being venued from Squire Smith’s court to Squire J. H. Stone’s court. The defendant is still in jail, and will no doubt stay there until the hearing of the case, which will be in a few days. Mr. Haugk is suffering no inconvenience from his experience although the wound is still a little sore. O" ■■ -■ “PNEUMONIA’S DEADLY WORK had so seriously affected my right lung, writes Mrs Fannie Connor, of Rural Route 1, Georgetown, Tenn., that I coughed continuously night and day and the neighbors' prediction—consumption—seemed inevitable, until my husband brought home a bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery, which in my case proved to be the only real cough cure and restorer of weak, sore lungs. When all remedies utterly fail, you may still win in the battle against lung and throat troubles with New Discovery, the real remedy. Guaranteed by Blackburn druggist. 50c and SI.OO Trial bottle free. In most cases consumption results from a neglected or Improperly treated cold. Foley’s Honey and Tar cures the most obstinate coughs and prevents serious results. It costs you no more than the unknown preparations and you should Insist upon having the genuine in the yellow package. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

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THE CLUB MEETINqB Presbyterian Ladies Sei Jj Passion Play Ticket J Other Items. E Rally Day services of the M E ® day school were appropriate J] last Sunday with the usual ---W and several additional and memn® features. In addition to -h o T® services of songs, instrumental J® and recitations, the school had® pleasure of hearing Mr. David 0® of New Mexico, a former superis® ent of the school, way back in"i® when the school was held in the® church on First street. M r . Ober,® pared the school at that ti me ® that of the present day, and e ® tained them with many i n r amusing anecdotes. ® Mrs. Wilhelmina Pifer. of ?® fountaine. Ohio; Mrs. Grace Su® Pennypacker, of Buffalo; Mrs j® Myers Wilson, of Boston, and Mr I® Stoops, of Petersburg. i n <i teachers in the school, sent delizhH and interesting letters, which ® read to the classes. Rally Day j,® annual feature of this Sunday sd® and under the leadership of Ss---® tendent Vail and his capable ass® ants, it grows more interesting ® profitable each year. ■ The ladies of the M. E. chircbj.® completed all arrangements fori® annual New England dinner anjs® per to be given at the church i® Thursday. October 17. Every «{® has been put forth to make the at® sion a most successful one. atlas® dial invitation is extended to era® body to attend. ■ The menuu for the dinner is: ■ Chicken with Gravy. I Cranberry Jelly. Pickles. I Mashed Potatoes. I Sweet Potatoes. I Macaroni. Escalloped Oysl® Celery. Cold Cream Slaw. 1 Home-made Bread ■ Pie. Coffee. ■ Price - - • 25 Cents. I The menu for the supper is: I Veal Loaf ■ Potato Croquettes. Baked Be® Celery. Pickles. I Home-made Bread. ■ Fruit. ■ Cake. Coffee. I Price - - - 15 Cents. I Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bochnect a® tained a small party of their Ms® and neighbors last Sunday even;:® a progressive pedro party. OSS® ler was acknowledged peerless ® tieman player for the fact that he® awarded the first prize, while Mrs® V. Connell captured the lady's p® The evening wm enjoyable spent ■ social chat as well as pedro. and m report a pleasant time. ■

X JURY TRIAL TODAI The Kolser vs. Gunder Mui Case—O'Rourke Here as Special Judge. Marriage licenses were issued Julius Kohne, aged twenty-eight, I Mary Miller, aged twenty-six; Hem Wietfeldt, twenty-six and Sopa Berning, twenty-three. Judge O'Rourke and a jury are day healing the case of Kolser Hurst vs. William L. Gunder, • from the number attending, is cr! ing some interest. The ca=e is ® wherein tre plaintiffs stek to rew S2OO for a worthless mule sol them last June. L. C. DeVoss I* toraey for the plaintiff and Dwin for the defendant. Judge Erwin is attending legal ness at Fort Wayne today. Out of the last nfnt cases court, seven were divorce compl” Stomach troubles, Sesrt >lrlv & ney ailments, can be g rccted with a prescription Ju pl druggists everywhere as . g Restorative. The prompt a- 13 ■ j Ing relief which this r ® aß °, !0 p ately brings is entirely Restorative action upon tn f ing nerves of the Stomach e. ■ H Nachtrieb.