Decatur Democrat, Volume 52, Number 8, Decatur, Adams County, 25 February 1909 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT ■i 111 1 1 TW'TM...L.ii.-J.ir I ■YMYTHURBWAY MOKMIHS BY LEW a ELUNGHAM, Publisher. W , . MjatP* YBAB IM AD VAMO. Estared at the post office at Decatua as Second Bi W elass mall matter •FFICIAL PAPER OF~ ADAMS CO. PABB THE ICE WATER Adams county is no different than any other Indiana county. The vote yesterday in favortof relegating the saloon, is answered in the same voice ' by four other counties. It is public sentiment speaking what has been in their minds for many years, simply awaiting the opportunity when their combined votes would control. Whether it is county unit or township or ward unit, cuts but little ice. In the city of Decatur every ward produced a dry majority, and when the town-. ship was added the majority in favor of the drys was simply increased. It is all one and the same, and no one in Adams county need complain that the Democrtaic idea as expressed in , their state Was not in vogue. ‘ The result would have been the same. • • _ * I It all means that the American saloon as it it known today, is doomed. You 1 may talk about the blind tiger and the boot-legger all you please, but the people are willing to make the trial, and then if they do not like it, it will not cost any more to get it back than it cost to put it out. The people did not vote either with the idea- of depriving any person from the enjoyment of taking a drink if they want to, but they voted to rid the public of the licensed saloon, the place where men congregateand drink when they ought not to drink, the place wher men congregate and drink to disregard their mother’s fondest wish and hope, and where they look for the first time upon the wine that is red, and which,, too, may change their whole life —a life that might have been both useful and helpful. But there is no use to enumerate. It

is all very simple. There is no use in "trying to dig up from the closet any unknown influence that worked against the open saloon. There were none. It was simply the voice of the people registering a free and an untrameled ballot against the country’s worst enemy, and as usual, the people won. Believing as does Democracy’s great leader, that the people rule, every one will aequlese, and abide the result Some people are suggesting that the date of Thanksgiving be changed to the fourth of March—this year, anyway. The Democrat is still interested in the local option election, and wants every voter in the county to vote his sentiments as he sees them. If you are “dry” vote yes; and if you are “wet” vote no. That’s all you have t'< do. The Democrat is deeply interested in the local option election next Tuesday, to the extent that every voter in Adams county is familiar with the form of ballot and is conversant with the way to mark his ballot so that no mistake is made in voting his sentiments. If you are dry vote “yes,” and if yo qjre wet vote “no.” -This is a short explanation and if you follow It no mistake will be made. — Senator Powers, of DeKalb and Steuben, who achieved considerable notoriety on groundhog day by reading four lines of the worst doggerel ever conceived, has introduced a bill which provided for the establishment of saloons in towns, cities and townships which vote wet at county options. Why not? The republicans contend that If a county votes wet any township in the county can be remonstrated dry. Isn’t it as broad as it is long?—Columbia City Post. A “blind" beggar in Pittsburg reeeatly. in a drunken delirium, revealed the fact that he was worth.|lso,000. Subsequent con-

firmed his statement He made the money selling shoestrings with the card, *T am blind,” attached to him. People would frequently glvejiim 50 cents or one dollar and sometimes : five dollars for a pair of stipe strings. . He operated in various cities. There |; !> even doubt whether he is not feigning his blindness. It is frauds such * as these that curdle the milk of hu- * man kindness. —South Bend Times. I Vice President Fairbanks has accepted and the, Indiana legislature i will give him a l royal welcome and > reception when he reaches home as ; a private citizen. The plan was suggested by Governor Marshal and it > \ i was a credit to the fair mind of a ' Democratic governor. I . 1..'1.. 1 Hl * It is time now for every one to be ■ sweet. The winners of the option bati ■ ( tie today can well afford to take his ', victory as a matter of course, and the losers can gain nothing by any acrimonious stunts. Be sweet, and if you j cannot be real sweet, be as sweet as ybu can. Hoff, Fred L. Feick is perhaps one . of the best representatives of the la|bor interests in Indiana. He belongs ' to the Brotherhood of Railway Train- ■ men, one- of the strongest organizations in tfie United States, and one too, that is, deserving of the best that our state legislature can give them.

* Governor Marshall has an axe. Some of the progressive and impulsive citizens of the state began to think he was not armed, but now they know better, and they know the maw and respect him even more than they ever .did before —and that is saying something. Governor Marshall is governor of Indiana all right, and he will many L (times demonstrate that fact to the entire satisfaction of the people of the great state of Indiana, before he retires from the office of chief executive. Not less for its moderate tone than for the soundness of its reasoning Is the decision Governor Marshall makes on the ,court bills returned to the senate with his veto to be commended. The messages all breathe the character ot the man—modest, courteous, but true to conviction. Excepting those who are for local pride or profit pushing these unnecessary and costly measures, it is doubtful if any support for these bills exists in the legislature—certainly none among men who take their obligations seriously and wish the public welfare to be their guide. It is humiliating ’o think that the legislature was willing ta lend itself to the multiplication of court facilities where those already existing are more than ample. Do the Republicans in the Indana legislature think that such a straightforward pourse of duty as this by our Democratic governor is to be offset or nullified by petty partisan politics of the sort they Indulged on the pubjlc accounting bill?—lndianapolis Star.

We suspect Mr. Bryan’s announcement that he will quietly submit to conscription four years hence should democracy again demand the eminent service of" his leadership is not altogether without design to irritate, provoke and tease his admirers and well wishes among the republican editors, great and small, of this expansive nation. Os course Mr. Bryan would run a fourth time should the demand be made upon him. If his party petitions he will answer the call —as Whatman and patriot would not? —and render to his great national constituency the best account possible of himself. But Mr. Bryan has been at some pains in different parts of the country to declare himself alert to any possible summons and each time prodigious grists of observations, commentaries and opinions are spilled upon his devoted head and not all of them are either amiable or polite, and the thought somehow forms Itself that Mr. Bryan is baiting his critics of the opposition.—Fort Wayne Sentinel. — ' - “ I ■ On account of the revival service! at the Methodist church, there wK be no meeting of the Woman? Heme 'Missionary Society Thursday afternoon.

CAHAI TAI IIMBI jvvliiL. LuLUlnii Mrs. Byerly Becomes the Bride of Mr. Jno. Taylor of Pennville THE RED MEN LODGE Mrs. Charles D. Murray Ententained at Six O’Clock Dinner At high noon Sunday occurred the wedding of Henrietta the beautiful daughter of Eld. and Mrs. Daniel M. Byerly, to Mr. John Taylor, of Pennville, Ind. Although as a surprise to many, it was expected by some of her intimate friends. The wedding was solemnized at the bride’s home near Curryville by Eld D. M. Byerly, at twelve o’clock Sunday. The bride was arrayed in a beautiful white - dress, while the groom wore the usual black. After the ceremony had been performed and congratulations received they were invited to the dining room where a four-course luncheon was awaiting them. Those present were: Eld. D. M. -Byerly and family, Mr. Ambrose Taylor and family of Pennville, Ind., Miss Nora Whitacre, of Pennville, Ind.; Rev. Muri E. Fulk and John A. Fulk. It had been quietly planned to leave early Monday mornlng # for the groom’s home, but her many friends thought it unfair to let them go without first ejaculating them? The boys gathered together and shortly after twelve o’clock they surrounded the house and made such a racket that they will not forget the longest day that they live. Henrietta is the eldest daughter of Eld. and Mrs. D. M. Byerly, having but attended college at North Manchester, Ind., last winter, and was held in high esteem by all that knew her. Mr. Taylor is also the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Taylor, of Pennville, Ind., and is well known in the community in which he lives. They will make their future home near Camden, on Eld. Byerly’s farm. May success and happiness crown their lives.

The Red Mien will celebrate an addition to their tribe lonight Four candidates /will be taken ini. the women of the Pocahontas order will also entertain at their hall tonight. Ali kinds of amusement will be in order. In this way the lodge will endeavor to pay for their new piano. The Historical Club met at the home of Mrs. J. H. Walters on Mercer (avenue, Tuesday evening and studied their club leason. /The paper read by Mire. L. C. Miller was an able discussion on “Child Labor" Mrs. Charles D. Murray entertained Bet evening at six o’clock dinner in honor of a number of lady friends. A most enjoyable time was had during the evening. Those present were Misses Edna Crawford, Lettie Lang, Louise Hobrok, Clara Land, Katie Henneford, Jessie McLean and Vera Ehingen The C. B .L. of I. hall was well filled with people last night. Pedro was in order, and interest was manifested by all at the tables. Prises were awarded. The Modern Woodmen will meet this evening‘to transact business and enjoy a social hour. Miss Hylo Whitney will entertain the Entre Nous Club at her home on Fifth street Wednesday evening at six o’clock.* The Royal Neighbors transacted business at their hall last night The meeting did not last the usual time, owing to the services at the Methodist church. The twenty-ninth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Patterson will be celebrated this afternoon at the Patterson home at the meeting of the Shakespeare Club. A sumptuous luncheon will be in order. The Presbyterian market and social given by the Aid Society will occur at the home of Mrs. Eli Meyers, instead of in the evening, as was formerly announced. A called meeting of the Aid Society of the United Brethren church will be at the home of Mrs. Clarence Baughman on Eighth street, Thursday afternoon. All the member* are requested to attend. The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met with Mrs. C. F*. True yesterday , afternoon. The pa-j per® on “Th? Jadiaa” and “WesternJ China” were appreciated by the com-1 pany. The next meeting will be on’ the tyflntjrtMrf Os Mdtdh.

I 'I They Are Doing Lot* of Buslnese There. ■*'■. f ■ ■ . The Studabaker sugar camp, north of this city, opened for the first time in three seasons, is doing a big business in the manufacture of the delicious maple syrup. Never' before in the history of the camp wa sit opened so early in th eseason as this year, and the record of 400 gallons of syrup manufactured ready for the market by February 22nd is unprecedented. "Ala was the amount of syrup boiled down* canned and ready for sale last night. There are fifteen hundred trees tapped and if the thawing and freezing weather continues the camp can operate probably for another thrdfe weeks and the total output of the camp this season is expected to run to W) or 800 gallons. Some of the older trees of the camp are dying, but most of the big; grove, the largest in Wells county and one of thel argest in the state, is still in good condition. —Bluffton News. ? 0 r .. OPENS CAMPAIGN A Rev. Richard Spetnagle Opens Campaign for Jay County

IN OPTION FIGHT Speaks Tonight at New Corydon M. E. V Church * The Rev. Richard Spetnagle of the local Presbyterian church, .who led the fight against the Adams county saloons, went to- New Corydon this afternoon, where he will fire the opening gun in the Jay county campaign, which is to be waged from now until March third whin an election. and they have solicited assistworkers of .Jaiy county are preparing to make ahard fight to win the election, and they have solicited assistance from Adams comity. There are two saloons doing business in Portland, the remaining thirteen having been remonstrated out some time ago. The supiperters of dry side propose to wipe them all out If possible. Rev- Spetnagle will deliver an address at the New Corydon M. E, church tonight, where the meeting has been well advertised and without doubt he will be greeted by a large and enthusiastic audience. Rev. Spetnagle was accompanied by Thomas Buckmaster. The gentlemen will return on the mldnlghf train tonight,

OBITUARY. Lorenzo D. Tinkham was born in in Adaihs county, Blue Creek township February 28, 1848, and departed this life February 18, 1909, aged 60 years, 11 months and 20 days. He was united in marriage to Hannah Jones April 11, 1872. To this union was born six children —Prlssilla, Elvy, William F., Orval L., John D.» Harvey C., Jennie Venona. One, son, William F., departed this life April 9 1879. There still remains to mount their loss the wife, three sons, two daughters, three brothers, two sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. The deceased was converted to the Christian faith at the age of 17, under the ministry of Rev. Richard Later, united with the M. E. church at Duck Creek under-the. ministry of Rev. Golshall, having remained a faithful Christian till death, upholding the church and advising his friends to serve the Lord. As a husband and father he was always kind, loving and affectionate, his last request was for the family to stay together and to love one another. His funeral service was held Sunday 21, at 11 a. m. at Salem, conducted by Horace Kohn, under the direction of S. S. Buchanan *s hndefrtaker. A large concourse of relatives and friends were present to show respect and sympathy to the bereaved ones. —. ♦ WANT NO OTHER N. G. McDonald, Merchant, Avon, Ky., says: “I handle several stockfoods and hog remedies, but my customers want Bourbon Hog Cholera Remedy. An epidemic of hog cholera broke out in this locality and It cured every case In which it was used.” Sold by H. H. Bremerkamp, Decatur, Ind. ■

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CAMP HUIUnxI SOME Water Works Plant Being Overhauled by the city A NEW SYSTEM Many Other Repairs to be Added to the City Plant - at Once . One of the very busiest places In the city of Decatur at this time is the'water works plant, where the , water works , superintendent, together i with a large force of men, are engaged in making some much needed repairs, which in the end will mean a great saving to the city in the way ©f fuel, and also will prove' In the end to be a much needed convenience. For years past or in fact ever sirce the existence of the plant, there Jias always been more or less trouble experienced in this department, owing to the fact thkt in pumping the water It was necessary tt> use all the engines, and when any repairs were necessary or the boiler or engine failed to respond to their duties, it was necessary to shut oft the water supply -from the’ consumer, thus making it inconvenient and also very dangerous, especially in case of fire. With the new arrangements as planned eac hand every engine will be directly connected with the water supply, and in case at any time an engin or boiler -fails, one of 'the other engines can be hitched on and the supply of water will continue as if nothing had ever happened and the city will thus always be protected in case of fire. The improvement is a good one, and the water works committee are to be congratulated Upon their move, and progressiveness. It is also the Intention of'this committee, as soon as these repairs are completed, to put in a new floor in the main part of the plant, and have the entire plant painted and frescoed, and when the same is completed some time during the summer, It will pre-, sent a pleasing appearance to the 1 public, and will give the employes a much more pleasant place to work. The repairs have been' needed for some time, but owing to the scarcity of money matters it was deemed advisable to postpone matters until everything could be completed ajt one time. !■■ . — Pau, France, Feb. 24.—Wilbur Wright made another aeroplane flight today far across the country. He took his sister as a passenger. For the first time, M. Tlsasndler and Count Lambert handled the machine and landed unaided by Mr. Wright. Washington, Feb. ?4.The verdict of the United States circuit court for the southern district of New York, imposing a fine of 1108,000 on the New York Central Railway company, von the charge of granting rebates to the American Sugar company, was today affirmed by the supreme court of. the United States. The rebates of the American (Sugar Refilling were given on shipments of sugar in 1903 from • New York to Cleveland and Detroit Six offenses were charged and fines of >IB,OOO each* were imposed by the trial court. ' 1 o— — George H. McMaiha, of Frankfort, arrived this morning and from this time on can be classed as a full fledged citizen of Adams county, as he recently purchased a farm In this count#, and this morning arrived with hie family and household effects and is making (preparations to move Into his new quarters at once. Mr. McMama comes highly recommended from Frankfort and will, no doubt prove himself to be a very valuable and desirable citizen. Mike McClosky, the well known Montpelier junk dealer, and Marshall DragoO, of that city, were In Bluffton this afternoon trying to get trace of about >25 worth of junk which was stolen trom the kitchen of Mike’s home last night while he and his wife were at a show. The thief evidently watched until they left home,, then drove into an alley and loaded the plunder. Officer Dragoo went home at 3:10 and said he had been to all of the junk buyers without getting trace of the junk, and he could not even find Mike, who came up oh an earlier car.—Bluffton News. - '

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