Decatur Democrat, Volume 52, Number 49, Decatur, Adams County, 9 December 1909 — Page 5

Hi'::’™3® < greater Interest taschool work, to improve the spelling of the pupils, and give new Impetus to the subject. In other * words the contests carry 1 witir themthe desire or motto:—'‘Enthuse! Inspire! Spell!” May this r spirit get to work at once in the schools and! improve a golden opportunity which now awaits almost every > boy and girl in this county. Without • the sympathetic and hearty support of everyxteacher and education-loving citizen, the pupose and efforts of this undertaking will be to that extent defeated and futile. So let ns lend a hand to one another for the cause of > freedom and the hope of our country. Rules and Regulations. ! The following rides and regulations, governing the' spelling contests of Adams county, have been made in order that these contests may be conducted- fn the- fairest possible way to all concerned: 1. These spelling contests are open ' to all pupils, below the high school, and now enrolled in the . country' schools. Provided, however, that pupils holding county diplomas are not eligible to the county contest. , 2. Provided that, two spelling con - V tests be held in each school district not more than two or three weeks before the township contests. When the first contest is held in'the district, 'wthe pupil, who stands after.all the . other pupils have been spelled down, will become one of the delegates or representatives to the township contest /At the second contest (the former winner being omitted), the one who stands last becomes the other delegate. The alternates will be, . chosen at the second contest by their rank, 1. e., tiie one standing second to last becomes the alternate to delegate L , NO. 1; the one standing third to last the alternate to delegate No. 2. In the township contest the two standing last become the honor students or • delegates to the county contest The 3rd and 4th from the last will be considered the alternates to the Ist. and . 2nd delegates respectively. The alternate may spell only In case his ' delegate Its absent .k ‘.-v > 7 t 3. -All contests shall be oral, and all of the words .will be pronounced from the Alexander- Speller. . « : I'-"’ 4. The countyxcontest shall begin on page 25 of tito speller and ah | effort will be made to cover pages from 25 to 192 inclusive. If any pu pile are still itending, words will he pronounced from lists marked “Words Requiring Special DrilL” W 5. The coitestant shall spell each word clearly and distinctly. Only one trial will be given. If a pupil fails to spell a word correctly, the one who pronounces shall spell the word in stead of the next pupil, The. nronouncer z will give the meaning of the homonyms so that the ■ contestant may know which way to spell such words. The word must b^pronounced by the pupil before he begins to . apell so that there may be no misun derstanding. _. 6. By resolution of the trustees. It was decided that an townships hold’•their fifth teachers’ institute at the same time, Saturday, February t Bth, 191 Q, and that the township spelling contests be held in the afternoon of that day, instead of following the regular afternoon program as outlined. • Thus;each county delegate will have equal time tor special, preparation. 7. The trustee and chairman of the township Institute Willhave charge! of the township contests. 8. The admlssion.fee to the county contest will be fifteen cents Jo ey* ery ohb ex&pt to the contestants. All door receipts, will be used to detray expenses of the 9. Five prises* in the county contest will be awarded as follows: Ist, A Webster’s International Dictionary. 2nd, a gold signet ring, offered b/ • the Hensley Jewelry Store, Decatur, Indiana. 3rd, Two books, "Birds of the Bible," ahd "Song of the Cardinal,” by Jean Stratton Porter, of-

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lAn sweater coat,worth |4.00, offered byJTeeple, Btandyb.rry & Peclerson, Decatur, Indiana. 6th, J ConkI tin iWMtn salsa tfari mtnMr A J **** worm bit Y W er A FaJk, Dfcfttur, tad. centestant wiMilng eecond honors' shall receive first choice ot the lasi four: prizes; the one winning third honors shall receive second choice; hand the one winning fourth hpffors shall receive third choice. The prizes will be displayed In the r show. Windows of the dealer giving the prize. Suggestions. We do not think it advisable for : pupils 1 o slight their other school i work for the sake of spelling, but heartily encourage pupils to make special preparation outside of school ' hours. In order that the right spirit . may . prevail to all these contests, it .would be well for teachers to give , their pupils and especially their con- ! tektants, a few talks or suggestions , om the proper attitude they should . show toward those who are successful i as-well as toward those, Who fall or rather lose: Real victory H measured by heroic effort. Do your best and , in a sense'you will have won even - if you fall to secure one of eted prizes. All district contests should be held' on Friday afternoons, and. all possible . effort should ke made by teacher and pupils to interest the parents to the f extent that they will be present. After the close of each, preliminary , contest, it might be well to have an old fashioned "spelling bee," m which , all present participate. Township contests should be held • near the center of the township, so as to equalize the distance as riearaA possible. Three judges should be chosen for the toWnship contests for the pur- ■ pqse of deciding any disputes’ 'that might arise. Probably, it would ’b* ( well to see the parties before thi- . choice is made, so that there need be no qifestlop as to their acceptance. : An -intelligent, disinterested, party, wfio resides in the towhship, should i fill the place to the satisfaction of asl 1 contestants. Judges and pronouncers wilLbe appointed for the county contest* confidentially. It might be well to use the same precaution for'the township contests. ; The “spelltag bee” and "contest?* is t highly endorsed by the State Department of Public Instruction, by the Course qf Study, and t?y the County Board of Education, and for this rea- ■ son eyery district Is expected to hdlfl the contests and send the required number of delegates according to the r;ules and regulations. With Wt wishes, I am, ‘ Very truly yours. . - LAWRENCE E. OPLIGER, County Superintendent CURES SICK CHICKENS. Mrs. John F. Wagers, Richmond, Ky.i says: "About a month ago quite a number of my chickens were alek with distended craws and I thought sure they would ah die. I gave them Bourbon Poultry Cure and ntvertoat a chicken.” Sold by H. H. Btamerkamp. ...” ..... . , .. o T dF LOCAV INTEREST. • Astonishing reports are being made by the many people of the city who are using the wonderful vegetable treatment P. W. It Is guaranteed to be satisfactory or money’ wUI be refunded. P. W. fs highly recommended to sufferers- Os rheumatism, kidney, liver and. stomach trouble. Call at Hdlthouse drug store and: see this wonderful treatment. «. .>• J. •K s Miss Mary. Craig .Deam of Chicago is here toy k short vhrit with friends. .She has been to Decathr at of a hire-R. B. Allison, ytob wan totaled some time agb; Mrs.--Allison is thought to be slightly better than she has been since* *the accident.— Bluffton -.News. 'lt ’ • < ■Atd.-'- ; ;.,.' , - ‘ The peculiar properties of Chamberlain's Cough Refhedy nave been thoroughly tested during epidemics of influenza, apd when It was taken In time we have not, heard of a single case of pneumonia. Sold'by all dealers. '■ : -r—, Mrs. Peter DOdane and daughter, Lavon, and Mrs. Julia Oolchin of this city, Who left yesterday for Alta Loma, Texas, will arrive at their destination about tomorrow some time. They will visit with Mrs. Dodane’s daughter, Mrs. A.. J. Smith, formerly of this ■city. < . ' .. 7 ' . —■—. ..... One can always tali the season by . the displays of the merchants. Snow shovel soccupy the conspicuous place In front of hardware stores today. ; i (f yon kava pains tn the back. Wrta ' ary, BlaUer ar Kidney trouble, nd I want v certain, pleasant herb ewre ' Ise wwWea’a ills, try Mother ffrayW < Auetralian-Leaf. It* a sate and bcv- I re-toßlng re—muw At Druggists re < by matt 5S eta Sample package man. Address, Vha Mother Gray 1 W" uJ. ■in.'.y". to itort Wayne this- mt— tag. /

IvlsirlZAtQ East Buffalo, N. Y„ Dec. 7.-(Special to-DaHy'tiemocrat) bHpments, 1140; official to New Yota Medium and heavy, |g.60©|8.85; Yorkers, |8.50@|&.60; lights and pigs, g8.40@>g8.46; roughs, |7.6o@r«.W; stags, |«.50Cf|7,00; cattie, 260, slow; , sheep, 1,600 steady; lambs strong . $8.00; tops one bunch, >B.IO. TOLEDO MARKFTg. December T,. 1609. Cash Wheat 41.21 , May Wheat 1.24 . December wheat ............. 1.21 : Cash corn, old .............. .59 , May corn i December corn .59 • December oats .43% f 1 ■ CHICAGO MARKETS. i ■ •. 4 • December 7,1909. ■ December wheat .$1.07% > May wheat 1 Ju|y wheat 98% ’ December, corn ’.... .58; : May corn ,61$ NMay-ohW 42< ' July oats .40% 1 Btitief, ...20c to 22c ’ > - ■ ’ 1 ’* •’ \ PRODUCE. / --, ;py .Decatur Produce Co. Eggs .............22c Fowls ■ Ducks .................8c 1 Geese ....................... 1 Turkeys ............,12r Spring chicks , z .fit Butter ..............19c Chicks ...............9C NIBLICK A CO. ‘ Butter . ’ 18c to 22c Eggs. 28c ' H. BERLING. i Eggs .........22c Butter .......... ..............19c , Fowls .............9e ( Ducks ................./....iile Young turkeys ..................13c Geese .i*.«....•»•• ....6c Old turkeys ( Chicks, • •"'At"’ • *■••• * w •k?J < B. KALVER and SON. , , 1 : ■ ' ’ «.r ■ •/;. .■ \ , Beef hides 10 cents Calf .kites' .. A ,..........’,.12 cento Sheep pelts, .25c to >146 Tahow .4c a lb', Mink ................. 50c to $5.00 Skun| 25c to. >2.75 Coon .................. .10c to $1.50 Possum. ................ k,. 19c to 50c Muskrat i . . PRICES OH COAL. ’ , Chestnut coal . . ...,. Hocking Valley I West Virginia splint Wash nut .....................84 06 . . MAt-MARKtT .... N* 1 W w.. < . . 5 |10.0b taR. 8, Claremont, N. IL. writes: “About a year aga l bought two bottles of Foley’s Kidney Remedy. It fcured toe of ar severe case df kidney trouble of several years' stand Ing. It certainly Is a grand, good medicine, . and I heartUy Hoßhpuse Drug Mr. amd.Mys. D t A. Walnief and son, John Henry, arrived evening frpm the south.. Johp, It will he remembered, started to Central America a week ago. His parents met him at New Orleans and he yielied to hlti parents’ wishes, accompanying them home.—Bluffton News. “———— o Foley;s Honey and Tar is the best and safest cough remedy for children. At the first symptoms of a cold, give as directed, and ward off danger of croup, bronchitis, sore throat, cold in the head, and stuffy breathing. It brings comfort an dease to the little ones. Contains nb opiates or other harmful drugs. Keep always on hand and refuse substitutes. Holthouse Drug Co.. 7 — ; ECZEMA TORTURED FOR SEVEN YEARS. "Ecema tortured me for seven years. ' I was. covered from my forehead to my breast ana my arms were covered • with eczema rrpm my snoiiiaers to toe : tips of my Engere. I treated for seven, i long years with the, best doctors apd I used many remedies said to be eczema I cures without success. I was advised < to try B. B. Ointment ataib V using boxes and a part of the ninth < can say I am entirely cured. B. H. Ointment will do ail it is recommended to do for eczema. If used right i it can’t help but cure for It drains t all the impurity out of the.skln. Mto, t R. Bartlett, 13 Madison street. Deca- 1 by the Hoithouse I

RICH MEN'g GIFTfi ARE POOR, beside this: “I want to go on record assaying that I regard Electric Bitters as one ot the greatest gifts that God has mpde to Women,, writes Mfs. .0. Rjitaevault, of Vejstal Center, N. YJ "I can never forget what |t hgs done for me.” This glpriofls medicine gives a woman bouyant spirits, vigor Os body and jubilant health. It quickly cures nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy? headache, backache, fainting and .dizzy spells; son builds up the weak, ailing and sickly. Try them, 50c at all drpgglsts. / TaUeN TO RICHMOND ASYLUM. Mrs. Henry Heidemann, who was recently adjudged insane, was today taken to Richmond, where she will be received at the Easthaven asylum tor treatinent. .; - 1 -’; —' . o — BTUNG FOR 15 YEARS by indigestion pangs trying many doctore and >200.00 worth of medicine in vafav B. F. Ayscue of Tagleside, N. C., at last used Dr. King’s New Life Pills and writes they wholly cured him. They cure constipation, biliousness, sick;h6adache, stomach, liver, kidney anil bowel troubles. 25c at all druggists, Brown & Summers, the hustling real estate firm of Monroe, left last evening with s large number of excursionists for the west, where they will show the people the country out there in Colorado, Missouri and several states which will be of much interest and find new homes for those people who are willing to invest 0 ' W"!-"'-' . !'O ■ r.N-".;,... .. / \ LOOKING ONE’S BEST. It's*a woman’s delight to look her beist but pimples, skin eruptions, sore and boils rob life of joy. Listen I Bucklen’s Arnica. Salve sures them; makes the skin soft and. velvety. It glorifies the face. Cures pimples, sore eyeSj Sold sores, cracked Ups, chapped hand?. Try it. Infallible for piles. 25c at ail druggists. Thb Masonic lodge will meet in regutor session next Tuesday evening, at wkich time they will elect tire officers for the ensuing "year. The lodge has progressed nicely during the past year, a number of new members have-been adtjed to the list. At present four are taking the work and there arp several more to come, having filed applications. , exposure, and when you feel a cold coming on, take Foley’s Honey add Tar, tie great throat and lung remedy- It stops the cough, relieves the congestion, and expels the, .cold your system*. .Is. mildly laxaDrug Co. . v The candidates appear a little on the frozen order As they drive in these evenipge- " Gt course It’s all right for |he winners, but it is a little tough on the boys who have to do tola work for the pleasure there is Aft IL Tuesday morning tfeg county cemmissioners appointed Richard H. Hartford bit PortlatuLeounty attorney>:;pucCharles E. Schwartz, wlio has hhjd the appointment for the past year. Hartfords appoistuient ls for ope year Xrom -Mbnday.r?-Poitland CommercialReview, i-- .. v -'V 'j .1 l- '-l i 'J ■■■■<-? HDLTHOUBE DRUG CO. &UCCE66- - F M L -4 ■ " a . -• •- ’ . . - ■; After a great deal of. effort and corre?pond«Bce Halthouse Drug Ca, the populai druggista Ahve succeeded in getting L the Dr. Howard Go. ..to make a special half-price introductory offsj? on the regular fifty centy stae qf their cetebrated specific for the cure of constipation and dyspepsia. This medicine. Is arecent discovery for the cure, of all diseases of the stomach and bowels. It not only gives, quick relief, but it makes permanent cures. Dr. Howard’s specific has been so remarkably successful in curing constipation, dyspepsia and all Hver troubles, that Holthouse Drug Co. willing to. return the price pail in every case where R does not give relief. So great is tbe demand for this specific that Hoknouse Drug Co. have been able to secvie only a llmltei supply, and every one who is troubled with dyspepsia', Constipation or liver trouble shou’d call up<n them at or «.nd 25 cents, and get ' sixty doses of the best medicine t" er made, on this special half price of- 1 fer with their personal guarantee 1 to refund the s money if it does not ‘ cure. ’ f ' 11. IS. 12, 1 " . —o— —-————— -• i R| PAY YOUR ROLL TAX ‘ \ \ 1 The poll tax Huts containing the names of all those who have not paid ’ their poll tax for this year, will be 1 turned over to the marshal on the first of the coming month. Those de- i ■iri4g to pay before that time can do i at ktawttce of the city treasurer, fl ■ ’

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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT ' OF ESTATE. ' ; 7 ' ' Notice is hereby given to the cred; itors, heirs and legatees of Henry S. Passon, deceased, to appear in the Adams Circuit Court, held at Decatur, Indiana, on the 27th day of December, 1909, and show cause, if any, why the final settlement accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs are notified to ihen and there makejjroof of heirship, and receive thtelr distributive shares. SARAH J. PASSON, ■ Executrix. Decatur, Ind., Dec. 4, 1909. Jno. T. Kelly, John T. Kelly, David E. Smith, Attorneys. 49t2 ' .■ —. .oNOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE. Notice is hereby given to the cred- i itors, heirs and legatees of Della May, ; deceased, to appear in the Adams Circuit Court, held at Decatur, Indiana, on the 27th day of December, 1909, and show cause, if any, why the final i settlement accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. DANIEL WELDY, / . Administrator. v Decatur, Indiana, Dec. .3, 1909. p ; -D. Heller &, Son, Jkttys. j: : 49t2 ‘ . .. ■—... ' . — — TOF EXECUTOR. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned h«u*,been appointed Executor of the estate of Michael Kuehm, Sr M late of Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably solvent <' MICHAEL KUEHM, Jr., - ■*. . . • Executor. Dec. 1, 1909. Dore B. Erwin, Atty. 49t3 THEIR ANNUAiL ELECTION. ■’The annual election of officers for the Modern Woodmen will occur at thbit lodge room this- evening, and it is earnestly desired that evry member be present and take part in the election of officers for the coming year. J k: . . f CLYDE RICE, Clerk. f he Rev. E. R. Roop, of east of the etty. pastor »f the. Calvary and Sajem Evangelical churches, was ip the. City Tuesday afternoon atending to busi-■jieqg-'saMrs. - fbe cold weather has arrived and , the young fotte sare somewhat glad as the river: has been frozen mross solid and good ik&ting is naw being enjoyed by -them- aH«- .~-- — - Dr. J. C. Grandstaff Os Preble was the guest of his parents, Mr. and ' Mrs. L. N. Grandsaff, at Monmouth at : dinner today. ‘*• ” ■ *-

All Modern Woodmen are requested to be at their hall at t:80 o’clock this evening. This meeting will be quite an interesting one, as business of importance will come before the order. Henry Loshe, who has been a resident here for the last nine years, has bought a farm in Mercer county, Ohio, one and a quarter miles south of Wa-, bash, and is mightily pleased with his purchase. It has a good house and a large barn and is a good farm. Mr. Loshe’s many friends here will be glad to know of his good fortune. A pleasant trip is being planned by Oscar and Casper Dilling of Preble township that will extend over the holidays, being a visit with their uncle and other relatives at Altoona, Pennsylvania. They will accompany their cousin, Ray Hamilton, to that place In a few days. Mr. Hamilton, Whose home is at Altoona, having spent the summer here working in Preble townshlp. “ V W. H. Ward left this morning for Berne, where he was campaigning for the office cd sheriff. *-r Henry Dickson of north ofthecjty was in Decatar today tod took dinner with . W.' H. Fledderjoehnn and *

NOTICE OF RECEIVING BIDS FOR STATIONERY AND SUPPLIES FOR ,'THE USE OF ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FOR THE YEAR 1910. " Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, December 29, 1909, up and until 10 o’clock a. in. on said day sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Adams county, Indiana, for the furnishing of supp'les and materials for said coun-ty-now on file in the auditor’s office of said county as follows: One line or class shall consist of blank books, records and special ruled blanks and similar materials. Another class shall consist of blanks requiring two or more impressions on press work and similar materials. Another of legal cap, stationery, tablets, pens, ink, pencils and similar materials. Another of letter heads, envelopes printed stationery and such blanks as can be printed and ruled at a single impression and similar materials. Bids shall be submitted separately and contracts will be let separately upon each class or line of materias or supplies. Each bid shall state the exact, price for which each article will be furnished as mentioned in said specifications. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and contracts and bids must be at stated prices to meet the needs of the county, leaving the amou ts to be furnished to vary with the needs of the county. Said bids will be received and contracts awarded in all things in conformity with an act of the General Assembly of the State -of Indiana, approved March 9, 1903, amending section 36 Os an act concerning county business, approved March 3, 1899, and all laws now in force and concerning the same. No bld will be received unless accompanied by affidavit and bond :as required by law. MARTIN LAUGHLIN, HENRY ZWICK, - WILLIAM MILLER," Board of Commissioners of Adams county. s'" . Attest—-H. S. Michaud, Auditor. .... & It - ; ■ ; —o NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners will hold a special session on Wednesday, December 29, at which time the business of the year will be completed. AB those having bills aga’nst the county should file them at least five days before December 29, either on or before December 24, in order that they may be allowed at this snecial session. H. S. MICHAUD, 49t3 Auditor Adams Cqnuty. I . .S' -O’- !■' Perman Heable wUI leave tomorrow for Van Wert, where he will make a several days’ visit with friends and remaining over the hoUdays. C: R. Tarbett, the typewriter repair man from Fort Wayne, was in the city on business. Mr. Tarbett makes regular trips to this city and has gained quite a good reputation in bis prosesThe Interurban car due here., at . 9:4fe last night from Fort Wayne was delayed about an hour just beyond the Deicatur limits by the breaking bf the overhead trolley lines. The matter was soon remedied and no -\ farther trouble was caused.

application for liquor LI- . DENSE. To the Titisens of the Second ward in the city of Decatur, Indiana, and to the citizens of the said city of Decatur, Indiana, Adams county, Indiana: Notice is hereby given that I. Cornelius Radamacker, „ male inhabitant of said city over the age of twenty- ■ one years and a person not in the habit of becoming intoxicated, will make 1 application to the board of commis- , stoners of said county of Adams at their next regular session, commencing on the first Monday of January, 1910, for a license to retail spirituous, vinous, malt and other Intoxicating liquors in less quantities than a quart at a time, with the privilege of allowing the same to be drank on the premises whereon said liqiiors are to be sold. Said premises are situated as follows, to-wit: Sixteen and one-half feet off -of the south part of inlot No, 61, in said city. Said room Is. situated on the ground floor of the said building and fronts on Second street in the said city, and is 78 feet tn length and 16% feet in -width and has both front and rear openings. CORNELJUS RADAMAGKER. 49-3 t ’ ’ Applicant ’

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