Decatur Democrat, Volume 52, Number 6, Decatur, Adams County, 11 February 1909 — Page 3

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Richmond, Ind., Feb. 6.—Wayne -county proved the unlucky 13th In which the temperance forces have held option elections and the voters grave the first black eye to the option 1 law under the county unit By a majority at present estimated at about 1,000 Wayne voted “wet” and this Ig- J > result was accomplished by the great ■! majority rolledl tap In the city of Richmond In favor ’of licensing the saloons. The Indications are that the ■city majority for license will be near--1 v ly 2,000 and this Is greater than the out townships can overcome, accord- ' .. Ing to the admissions of temperance workers. Townships so far heard from Indicate the majority In favor of shutring out the saloons will range close to 1,000 outside of Richmond and Wayne township. With one ward Incomplete Richmond has 1,900 “wet" majority. Out of the sixty saloons In the county fifty-four are in the city of Richmond. Temperance forces tonight are very gloomy over their very evident defeat The effect of the election Is not local by any means, since the entire state has had Its eyes on Wayne for several days and both temperance and liquor forces have had a deep Interest In the result of today’s voting. Wayne was the thirteenth in the list of counties to hold option elections and, furthermore, Is the largest county and has the largest city of . any yet voting, with more saaloons la the county than any other county or counties which have voted on any one date. Liquor forces take the results as an indication that the option law will not work successfully in cities or in thickly populated communities. Wayne county’s Initial experience with the county local option law has proved a strenuous but not a sensational one. There has been a great deal of hard work but no clashes ' and no trouble of consequence Is reported from a single one of the thir-ty-five polling places. All workers were glad when 6 o’clock arrived and the voting ended. From the time of the opening of the polls to the close both factions bent every energy, and the result was that a very large vote was polled. The “wets” appeared to be the better organized, and In Richmond early in the day it was admitted that the advantage was with them. Weather condition were favorable until near noon, when rain began to fall, continuing most of the afternoon, but It Is not believed many were kept from the polls on this account ■■■-■■■■ o ■■■■ »■■ — The plaintiff filed an affidavit for continuance In the case of Straub vs. Straub, the same being granted and continued until the next term of court. Two marriage licenses were Issued today, they being to Frank Myers and Murrel Frier, Christian Zimmerman to Aide Bierle. ” ’ ■' T The supplies for the subsidy elections in French, Monroe and Jefferson townships have gone out and all . arrangements have been made for the election, which will be held Monday. Deputy Sheriff Edward Green left on the afternoon train for Richmond having in charge one James Beal, who will be admitted to the East Haven asylum for treatment Sheriff Ell Meyer returned this morning from Jeffersonville, . Ind., where he delivered Charles Leßrun over to the authorities of the prison he having violated his parole. Mr. Leßrun will now no doubt be compelled to serve out his entire time, - —o —■— r WILL NOT SUBMIT TO VOTE. I / • ■, /_ ■ : . Austin, Tex., Feb. 6.—With all the votes represented the house of the Texas legislature yesterday decided adversely the proposition to submit to a vote of the people a constitutional amendment providing for state wide prohbiltion. The vote stood 85 for and 45 against submission, those f»voting the bill falling short of the two-thrds majority by four. - ' ■ * n - ■■■■■■ B''- It expels all poisons, stimplates the internal organs, cleanses the system and purifies the blood. Such is Hol-. Hater's Rocky Mountain Tea, the £ most effective preventative of disease. 35 oedts, Tea or "Tablets. SMITH, YAGER di FALK.

) The Rev. Richard Spetnagle left j Saturday for Geneva, where st , two o’clock he performed a beautiful , ceremony In uniting the lives of Miss , Jeanette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. . D. Porter and Mr. G. Blaine Monroe, t who halls from Warren, Pa., the cere- , mony having been performed at the t home of the bride’s parents. The > contracting parties came to Decatur j Thursday afternoon, secured a license ( and went to Fort Wayne, presumably . for the purpose of plighting their , vows as husband and wife. The fath- . er s os the bride, we are told, learned , of their Intentions and communicated t with hte daughter, asking that she re- . turn to Geneva to be married, prom- , islng her a nice wedding. The propI osltion was agreed to and this after- , noon the young Ilves were united un- > der most pleasant auspices. The bride, i a lifelong resident of the county, Is . a girl of sterling worth and her many , accomplishments have made her a fav- . orlte among her associates. She halls . from one of Adams county’s moats , highly respected families and Is held in the high esteem of all. The groom Is a progressive young business man is financially interested In the Ge- . neva oil field, and has made a large number of friends who will congratulate him on his ability to win the hand of such a popular young woman. ; The newly wedded and happy young couple start on their matrimonial career with the well wishes of their every acquaintance. • o Probably the most enjoyable time ever enjoyed by the local order of Elks was experienced Friday when a large number of candidates were given the inatiatory work. Early In tbe afternoon the candidates were escorted to the spacious hall In the Morrison building, where the work began promptly at 1:30 o’clock. Until five o'clock in the afternoon the degiee team was busy conferring the work, at ?hlch time an intermission was taken. However, there were still five candidates who had not been bestowed with the mysteries of (the secret work and during the evening they were adopted as full fledged members. At 9:30 o’clock all present were served an elaborate luncheon to the delight of every member, and a delightful social session ensued. The Elks have a large membership, and Is now one of the strongest orders lr. the city. Many more Decatur people have signified their desire to become Identified with the great organization. o William Morin, the young man who Thursday morning jumped through a window of a boarding bouse at Lima, Ohio, and met an almost instantaneous death, and who claimed Decatur as his home, is remembered by a number of Decatur citizens as the man who took postcard views of many dwellings and business houses here a short time previous to Thanksgiving. Mr. Morin, accompanied by a young woman who he claimed as his wife, came here about three weeks prior to Thanksgiving and engaged board and lodging at the boarding house conducted by Mrs. Thomas Archbold. The man and woman both worked In the picture business during the day time. Before leaving here permanently they went to Wabash to visit relatives returning a few days afterward. The parties were In Decatur but six weeks and did not state where they expected to go when leaving. ' -.-0.-". ■■■ MRS. BCHILTB DEAD. Mrs. Martha Schllte, late of Van Wert county, died at her home near Wren this morning, after a long illness. The deceased was the mother of Mrs. William Roop of this county, and Is well known here. Five sons and two daughters survive beside a multlude of friends. The funeral services will be held at Wren next Monday. ■ o ——— No real estate In Adams county is delinquent for taxes, the last payment haring been made Saturday and the scheduled sale of lands for taxes will not occur. Remodelng on several Decatur house* is going merrily along and number of new tomes are being con-1 structed. The building fever Is cer-> talnly on. - „

take plane east dbor of ..the court house at ten o’clock Monday as advertised. The reason is simple. At the hours named and in fact several hours previous thereto, every delinquent has “come across” and there was nothing to offer for sale. The credit this extraordinary condition is due solely to the enterprise and the untiring efforts of the treasurer, J. F. Lachot. He just simply would not let the delinquents be delinquent. He was after them early and late and all the time, and as a result the slate was cleaned, and the sale had to be called off. The last one to chalk up occurred at about four o’clock Saturday afternoon and the happiest man in the lot was the county treasurer, and he was entitled to" feel hilarious. We do not sup--1 pose that a like condition ever before occurred in any county in the state 1 of Indiana While we never had any ’ great number, yet to not have any ■ Is. a new sensation, and sets a record • that will never be equalled. The ' credit for It all belongs to the county ’ treasurer who has worked unceasingly ! to bring this new condition Into a realr ization. As a result too, the* Demo--5 crat goes to three Adams county taxr payers for a year free of charge. We ' are Indeed glad to help In this way, but the glory of' It all belongs to 1 County Treasurer Lachot. o . — — Word has come from Fred Martin that he is on his way home from Fairbanks, Alaska, and will reach here some time in the near future for a visit to his family and other ’ relatives. The last letter came a few 1 days ago, and was dated at San Francisco, California, and this tells the tale that he is sure enough on the 1 way. Fred is located at Fairbanks * and has been there for several years, 1 where he is engaged in the restaur--1 ant business, and by the way, is more 1 than making good. The prices there ’are about eleven times higher than 1 they are in the states, and this helps some when It comes to figuring out ' the profit and loss. He Is nicely located, well established and Is known ' and liked by all the people In that cold 1 country. Fairbanks is the most enterprising and hustling city In that country, and to reach It people are compelled to travel in dog sleds, it ' taking about two weeks to get there from San Francisco. Outside of these Inconveniences the country is about the best that ever happened, and from advices received from time to time from Fred, he likes it real well. His many Decatifr friends are anxiously awaiting hK return, when they expect a full the life and habits of thQ inhabitants there. He will likely reaeb here inside of two or three weeks, t o * Emil Baumgartner is in receipt of a postcard from his brother, Earl, who is a member of the crew on board the Illinois battleship In the fleet which tells briefly of the Messina horror. Earl has been In the navy for some time, having been assigned to a position on the Illinois. When the great earthquake occurred In 'ltaly the Illinois was dispatched to the scene and Mr. Baumgartner assisted la recovering the bodies of the United States consul and his wife from the ruins. The. Illinois was the only American the scene.) Mr. Baumgartner is enjoying the voyage very much and states that the country Is beautiful. The postcard he sent to, this city bears a picture of the Messina ruins which shows buildings completely devastated. He will write a letter In the near future, which will be descriptive of his long journey. "0 "" .i.iHE WANTS TO LET GO. ' Washnlgton, Feb. B.—Congressman Rauch Is in receipt of the most peculiar letter that ever came to his office. It is from a constituent who wants the congressman to let go of an Office. “I have received many letters of the other kind,” said Mr. Rauch, “that is, from constituents who desired my assistance In helping them to get offices.” The man who wants to let go and can’t is Drummond 8. Terrell, pastmaster at Magenica, Huntington county- . . ~ ' ■ ‘ — o—r This Is the season of decay and weakened vitality; good health is hard to retain. If you'd retain yours, fortify your system with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. the surest way. 25 cents, Tea or Tablets. SMITH, YAGER & FALK. — o— The buyers for the Decatur Horse company are busy scouring the country for animals to be sold at the next auction and they promise that another consignment of fine animals will be quartered at the stables before time for the opening of the next'auction. ' .... • < -I L ■ ...I .Wl'l 1 «. I ' 111 REVOLTS AT COLD STEEL. “Your only hop<" saMklhree doctors to Mrs- K E- Fisher,. Detroit, Mich., suffering from severe rectal ’trouble, Uto to to operation.” “then |I used Dr. King's New Life Pills ” Bhe Wrttes,'"tm Wtoily rcured.” They prevent Appendicitis, cure Constipation, Headache. 250 at all druggists.

Julius Haugk vs. James W. Place ec al, set tor trial Thursday, Februr ary 25. t Jerome B. Carter vs. Charles Matthf ovum., suit tor damages, set for trial * Friday, February 26. E. P. Reed & Co., vs. Fred B. Tague ’ set tor trial Monday, March ’22. < ' , Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway r I vs. Andrew Miller, suit for condemnai tlon, set for trial Wednesday, Febni- ) ary 24. The Monitor Oil Co. vs. City of DeI eatur, suit on account, set for trial > February 26. [ H. L. Conter vs. Fort Wayne & > Springfield Railway, damages, set for ) trial Monday, March 1. ’ Daisy Butcher vs. Oliver Wade, set I for trial Monday, March 8. ! ’ John W. Meibers vs. Henry A. Kintz, ’ suit for damages, set for trial Mon- • day, March 8. Continental Insurance Co. vs. John i J. Summers, et al, set for trial Tues- > day, March 9. I ’ ■ — Joseph Bremerkamp vs. Mary Bremerkamp, petition for removal of t guardian, by agreement, case Is set i for Saturday, February 13. i ■■ . ■ ■ » ' J. H. Yager et al vs. Dot Eicher Piercy et al, note set for trial Wed- ’ nesday, March 3. | Union Savings Trust Co., vs. Elley 1 Raver, suit on contract, set for Wed1 nesday, March 10. Union Savings Trust Co. vs. Clin- ! ton W. Hunt, set for trial March 10. Electa Weimer vs. William A, Lowi er, Admr., claim, set for trial March 23. A marriage license was issued to William L. Johnson and Dessle S. Crozier. , 1 ■ W. B. Weldy as guardian for Francis Laman, filed an account current, which was allowed. William Richard has deeded to B. W. inlot number 975 located in the city of Decatur. ■ O A henpecked hubby once was he, His wife didn’t like his companee, But now they’re lovable as can be, Both take JJolllster’s Rocky Mountain Tea. SMITH, YAGER & FALK. Charles Regedanz, of Roanoke, was acquitted by a jury at Huntington after a trial under the charge of having conducted a “blind tiger” at Roanoke for the Illegal sale of liquors. - o — : - A bracing spring tonic. Drives out spring disorders. Makes rich, red blood and muscle. A wonderful remedy for making sick people well. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents Tea or Tablets. SMITH, YAGER & FALK. o George Gates, one of the best fellows in Monroe township, was in the city today and spent much of the time giving his friends the glad hand, and renewing old acquaintances. — O' 11 Builds up waste tissue, promotes appetite, Improves digestion, induces refreshing sleep, giving renewed strength and health. That’s what Hollster’s Rocky Mountain Tea will do. 35 cents, Tea or .Tablets. SMITH, YAGER & FALK. ——o— — D. L. Boland, of Anderson, state agent of the German Fire Insurance company, of Indiana, was here today seeing his agent and looking up business for his company. o —■——— Foley’s Honey and Tar clears the air passages, stops the Irritation in i the throat, soothes the inflamed members, and the most obstinate cough , disappears. Sore and inflamed lungs are healed and strengthened, and the ' cold is expelled from the system. Re- < fuse any but the genuine in the yel- ] low, package. ( THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. —o — — John Anderson, for thirty-one years ’ manager of the Western Union Tele- ’ graph offices at Marion, died Sunday 1 of apoplexy. He was a pioneer Indi- ’ ana telegrapher. \ ' BOLDIER BALKS DEATH PLOT- ’ « - ■ ■ 1 It seemed to J. A. Stone, a civil i war veteran, of Kemp, Tex., that a j plot existed between adesperate lung trouble and the grave to eause his death. “I contracted a stubborn cold," he writes, "that developed a ■ cough that stuck to me, in spite of < all remedies, tor years. My weight ran down to 130 pound* Then I began to use Dr. King’s New Discovery, which restored my health completely. I now weigh 178 pounds." For severe Colds, obstlnat eCoughs, 1 Hemorrhages, Asthma, and to prevent ' pnuemonla It’s 31.00. Trial bottle tree. Guaranteed ' by all druggist* ’ • E. Woods made a business trip to ( Columbia City, Ind. j] «. *• • **•

Indlaiiapolls, Feb. 9.—The Democrats of the house yesterday decMed upon the appointment of a committee to push things, to be composed of Andrew J. Behymer, of Madison, chairman; Representatives Adolph Seidenstlcker of Marion, Michael C. Thornton of New Albany, John Sweeney of Tell City and George D. Sunkel of Dana. The only question which could be in any way connected with the platform promises, which was not touched upon, was tne county option repeal, which is being taken care of in the public morals committee. The Behymer bill for the guarantee of bank deposits will be pushed as a party measure, this being the only matter decided upon. This bill will come before the house within the next few days for third reading and be placed upon its passage. With the Democratic members solid for passage the bill will go through with a safe majority. The employers* liability bills will be given attention by the committee, and care taken to see that they conform to the demands made upon the Democratic party for such a law. No definite action has been taken toward getting this matter before the hcuse for action. Bills have been introduced, but they have not been reported out of committee. The promises of economy are also to be redeemed, if the purpose of the caucus is to be carried out So far the Clore resolution for an investigation of the state offices is the only measure before the house with this definite purpose in view. If the committees proposed by the Clore resolution are to make an investigation of the state offices before the remaining half of the session is over they will have to work hard and fast to get the recommendations in form of measures for passage. The only measure that has met this demand of the governor’s message is the bill coming from Governor Marshall himself to reduce the expenses of his office. This has passed the house, but is not yet out of the senate. The work of the committee appointed by the caucus chairman will be to look up all measures introduced for the purpose of redeeming platform pledges, and, if necessary, re-draft or amend them to meet the exact demands of the party, and get them before the house for passage. The committee will meet today at 1; 30 to map out a course of action. Such platform promises as are not already before the house in some shape will be made a special order of business for the committee, and a bill drafted and Introduced to meet the need. On account of the number of Democrats in the house little trouble Is anticipated in getting the desired legislation through. The board of children’s guardians have in mind and are circulating a petition asking the board of commissioners to build a home for the dependent children of Adams county. Their ideas are pretty good on the subject, as they figure that at the rate the dependents are coming the cost to the county will aggregate close to two thousand dollars a year for the maintenance of them. They are compelled to pay twenty-five cents a day now for those whom they home, and a week or so ago they took eight under their wing, and should this clip keep up for a time, they will be in the hole. They have several more that are wanting homes. They think that a home with the conveniences adopted for the caring of these homeless children, located close to the county farm, could be maintained at a nominal cost Such a home with a matron to look after the care and comfort of the children, would be about all the expense, except the actual maintenance. The petition is being signed by nearly every one to whom it is presented, and it Is thought that by the time it is ready for presentation to the commissioners the signatures of most of the people in this city and the country surrounding will be attached thereto. The homeless and. friendless child comes nearer to touching the heart in the tender spot than anything else, and there are few if any people who will object to the spending of public money for this purpose. The board of children’s guardians have done a good work in the limited way they have had, and with the addition of a home it would give them the equipment for broadening their charitable field of labor. They deserve much praise for what they have done, and the Democrat is glad of the opportunity of congratulating them, and with the added wish that they will succeed in getting an Adams county home for the Adams county dependent* — O ■ * Every Woman Will Be Inters Med. There has recently been discovered an aromatic, pleasant herb cure for woman’s Ula, caUed Mother Gray's Australlan-Leat It is the only certain regulator. Owes female waaknetoes and Backato* Kidney, Blaftdes and Urinary trouble* At all Druggists or N. T.

- % .. ! I . ■ I I J I I II - DICK LOOKB GOOD TO THEM. I } Third Ward Republicans Talking Him for Mayor. A new and a formidable candidate ’ for republican nonors in the mayor--1 alty race is likely to appear in the • Third ward. This latest candidate Is • Dick Townsend, manager of the Na- [ tional hotel. Republican leaders beL lieve he will be a strong candidate with all classesof the party. He is I liberal enough, has energy and public • spirit and is just the man the Third [ ward republicans have ben seeking, f He was waited upon Saturday even- > Ing by a committee and did not give ! a decisive answer, but it is believed ■ he can be Induced to make the race. ■ There are republicans in the Third ! ward who believe Townsend could win r not only In the primary race, but the I race against John D. Carey for the . ■ office itself, without an effort on his > part.—Peoria, Ills., Transcript —; -<5 , i OBITUARY. • The funeral services of Albert Wlli Ham Stahley were held Saturday . morning, Feb. 6, 1909 at the Mlsslon- ■ ary church west of Berne. The Geri man sermon was preached by his pas- ■ tor, R§v. O. P. Vltz, and the English • sermon by Rev. H. H. Kattman. Rev. ■ F. J. Crabill read the Scripture lesson and led in prayer. Albert was born i at Linn Grove, Ind., January 16, 1873, s and died at the home of his mother, > February 3, 1909. His father and a i sister preceded him in death while his i mother, three brothers and two sisters I and a host of friends mourn his depari ture. He united with the Reformed i church at Newville oh March 27, 1891, ’ and remained a member until death. : After six years of battling against disease the grim reaper of death released him of his suffering. Though the siege was long and the suffering i great, he bore his affliction with resignation and Christian fortitude. Thus i out of trials and affletions and from the evidence he gave one who has 1 made his robe white in the blood of the Lamb has gone to that heavenly home beyond.—Berne Witness. 0 — E. E. DeWitt, who recently disposed of his cigar store to H. B. France and John Reiter, is now planning to make a trip to New Mexico with the view of remaining there permanently 1 should the country appeal favorably to him. He will leave in the near future on an extended trip according to present plans, and will probably, while 1 gone, purchase land in the far off country. While in the city the De--1 W’itt family has made a large num- • ber of staunch friends who will regret to hear of their intentions of leaving the city, but the well wishes of all will accompany them to their new place, of abode should they dei cide to leave. The health of Mr. DeWitt is not of the best, and he expects to seek a different clime in the hope of being restored to robust health. The activity of Mr. and Mr* DeWitt in lodge circles will be sadly missed by those with whom they have come n contact, and in fact Decatur will suffer a loss as a consequence of their departure, in more ways than one. o ——————— Trustee 3oHn Mqsure of French township, was in the city today. A. M. Sprague spent the afternoon in Decatur looking after business interests. —Bluffton Banner. The Erie railroad guard’s house on Winchester street is in a partially ruined state, the result of a fire. o — TRY THE MONEY-BACK CURE FOR J INDIGESTION. g/ Nine times in ten stomach derange-f mente are responsible for sallow complexion, dull eyes and thin body. J It is the stomach that su/plies nourishing blood to the muscles, the nerves and skin. If the stomach is healthy, plenty of nutritions matter will be absorbed by the blood. If it Is not healthy, the food will ferment, and undigested, will pass along through the bowels, (furnishing eo little nutritious matter that the blood becomes impoverished, and the glow of health vanlshe* If you suffer from nervousness, sick headache, belching of gas, sour taste in the mouth, heaviness after eating, or any other miserable stomach disturbance, you need Ml-o-na, . and the sooner you get it the quicker you will be healthier and happier. It will relieve any distressed stomach condition almost Immediately. It will cure if used according to directon* Holthouse Drug Co. sells it for 50 cents a large box, and they think enough of it to guarantee it to cure Indigestion.

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