Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 8, Decatur, Adams County, 24 February 1910 — Page 3

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I w. . ■■• I I the Boknecnt nome in Alien county, l li x * xl. V < . I : . I . 9 '. > > 2x U . • I I hXTwlthout an equal. Then came vxl“ I luC UcLVIL. LU LVW U jollier, happy party than this would be hard to find anywhere. I '< -/A fc ■: ■ .’ ■ • s i,- -’ -I - • | To meet her stater, Mrs. J. H. Rob-1 inson, of Canton, Ohio, who is visit-1 tag here, Mrs. L. E. Steele invited I a number of friends to spend Friday I evening at their home on Third I street “Five Hundred” was the much [enjoyed game, honors in which were I won by Mrs. George Flanders and I Dr. E. G. Coverdale. The party included, other than the guest of honor, Messrs, and Mesdames C. A. Dugan, Earl Adams', L. G. Ellingham, C. C. Schafer, J. H. Heller, Roy Archbold, I George Flanders, John Peterson, M., IE. Brackett and their guests, Mrs. I Teller of Chicago and Miss Holden, Mrs. Don Quinn, 'Mrs. I Fanny Cole, Miss Bess Schrock, Will Schrock and Dr. B. G. Coverdala. I Th embers of the Chri tian Lae m ere o s an i>adies’ Aid society were entertained FrlI A U , I were furthered for the holding of the! "wMt, .. le - »m. u™ d Ort . g we week before Easter. It was also deI sary of the organization of the so-1 Iclety. whieh occurs March 20th, with 1 nu*VM WVUID u **** vu evuu, wawxi I * V 4 —f. I VI 9 1 I coffee, were served. « ■■ .r? 1 ... ■—... tertained the Ladies’ Aid society of fyZprdtaLd C by Ck all W and The tadtat [spent the afternoon quilting.. The I ■ V A IL . . . __ I M T h Alf r! P pert, Herman Yake, Henry Hligie, Frank Yager, Henry Borne, Sadie I Presdorf and Miss Lulu Jahn, with Ime loiiowmg omer guests. ides* I txy T >/ T>v» T R IB* -Tnhn n Mrs Ed Itt Dec^r. 67 'Pusy Btenke an entertainer of the best kind. I ■ - • ——— I - Ing meeting Friday evening In the 11I . . „ . - Xk J. brary hall, heard the various reports I of the departments, with which they I 1 A A site IXw business matters. tXd I latest fiction can be supplied and the I boedks of the In ex^e^ 8e which until me cost of me noons has been I &WJW’ If’ tti Yl fop II Y fT> w * week. The juvenile reading table is.indebted to Mrs. Dan Erwin for a year’s ' in mno 17 .;. _ /.- - r •. v“'’ z Miss Nellie Blackburn, the assist* iiomry on sundavs lias oeen unaoio I improvement and will be unable to h serve again tomorrow. H ; B .... • I f — : ./ "V -> : ' - v > I

1. .a' '■ .'f*; i' s ‘ 1 ■ "... ' ■ I I I oar ft ■ . < xi, f' i I I ers have sold a great number of tick* I I for both niahta Pathe’s beautiful I I hand-painted films will be used for this, occasion, interspersed with saThta original production of the great Oberammergau Passion Play should Ibe seen by every man, woman and child, as it is a great object lesson, j especially during this season of lent. Rev. Father Wilken has kindly conI sented to explain the pictures as they f are thown upon the screen, and you will be well paid for your visit to the I opera house next Wednesday or Thursday night. Everybody is Invited to see this beautiful production. The I price is ten cents. If the little workI ers should miss you, go to the HoltI house drug store and get your tickI ets. All tickets will be reserved at the drug store for either Wednesday or Thursday night, commencing Monday morning at 9 o’clock. The house will be open at 7 o’clock. Entertainment begins at 8, standard time. 43t4 r* Thirty-nine years ago Monday p. m., February. 21, 1871, at 2 o’clock, occurred, one of the most terrible accidents in the history of Decatur, an explosion which destroyed the W. H. Shackley Wheel company’s plant, ruining several who owned stock therein and klllin gtwo of the employees, Tobasco Burt and Mr. Hunshey, and injuring several others. The plant was located I on First street, where is now the Jacob Buhler blacksmith shop. It was a big institution, by tar the largest Industry in Decatur, and employed sixty men steadily. A big tabular boiler I was used in the mill, and the water, I getting too low, it exploded. Without an Instant’s notice the men found I themselves suddenly mixed up with all kinds of flying timbers and machlnery. The big boiler.was thrown into I the middle of the street, a -distance of nearly a hundred feet, the air was | filled with debris, some of which was hurled into the court house square. The news flashed over town and almost instantly Intense excitement prevailed. One or more persons from I nearly every family in the clty-was employed at the mill, and the wildest jmagineable scenes followed. The ln-< jured and dying were soon conveyed to the various homes and were cared for by willing hands, the physicians working rapidly and unceasingly for many hours. Mr. Burt, died a few hours ofter the accident and Mr. Hunshey the following day. The rest of the injured recovered. The plant dras a paying one Tit that time and it was predicted that the concern would some day be an immense plant. This accident, however, so wrecked the company that it was impossible to continue and a number of our citizens lost their all in the terrible accident. D was a sad day in this community and was talked over today by numerous old citizens who remember the occasion, and some of whom were real witnesses of the eclosion. Q. . : ' PUBLIC SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will offer at public sale, kt his residence 1% miles south of Willshire, on Thursday, February 24, 1910, commencing at 10 o’clock; a. m., the following property, to-wit» xiorsos, etc. 4 year old mare weighs about 1500 pounds, bred to an imported and registered Belgian horse; 3 year old gelding weighs about impounds; 31 head of fine ewee and a buck; fine Jersey heifer calf 8 months old. Farm Implements, Etc.—3 inch tire 2 horse wagon, Milwaukee binder, Dain hay loader, Deering mower, Deering hay rake, revolving hay rake, hay tedded, disc;, new grain drill, mud boat, mowhay ladders, double shovel plow, break- 1 tag plow, Evans spike tooth harrow, tag machine knife grinder, 3 horse double tree, set of dump boards, sleigh and 2 strands of bells, and many other articles too numerous to mention. 1 Terms—AH sums of 36.00 and urnder, cash in hand; all sums over 35.00, 1 a credit of nine months will be glv- ' en, the purchaser giving hta note 1 therefor with approved security. A discount of 4 per cent off for cash. ' . ' J. M. WILLEY. ! L. Rlter. Aurt. ' John Weohter, Clerk, s. ' 1 WHEN YOU PUT ON STOCKINGS. ’ Os the heavier sort, do your shoes pinch, and your feet swell and perin^youAhoes! 11 ? J any annoyance. Sold everywhere, 25c. Doa’t acept any substitute. Xi-7 ■ ' 0 ■. •-' • * a !'■ ’ T * I

I State Superintendent of Farmer.’ InI stltotes Such a Club Here. I I have received a letter from State I Superintendent of Farmers' Institutes | urging the organization of a Boys’ and I Girls’ club in Adams county. If a I sufficient number of boys and girls beI tween the ages of twelve and elghtleen years signify their willingness to I join-such an association, a special repy Iresentative wlll be sent here at such a time as will be arranged at a later date to effect an organization. The object of such a club is to stimulate an Interest in corn growing, gardening, etc., among the young people. In order that I may make a correct report to the state superintendent I desire all those between the ages of twelve and eighteen to Inform me of their willingness to become a member at the Farmers’ Institute or by dropping me a card not later than Saturday, February 26th. C. S. MUMMA, County Chairman. . W* ' PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned, having sold his farm, will sell at public auction at his residence, 1% miles southwest of Decatur, Ind., beginning at 10 o’clock a. m., Thursday, March 3, 1910, the following property- to-wit: Horses, Cattle, hogs, etc.—Horses—One grey gelding, F years old, extra good; 1 grey gelding, 4 years old; bay mare, 8- years old; bay mare with foal and 1 yearling colt. Cattle—Six milch cows, all were fresh in January except one which will be fresh in March, and 2 yearling heifer calves. Hogs— Three brood sows, will farrow the middle of March; 8 shpats, will weigh about 130 lbs each and 8 shoata that were October pigs, weighing from 50 to 60 pounds each. Implements—One Deering mower, 1 McCormick mower, 1 John Deere riding plow, 1 walking plow, 1 walking cultivator, 1 Rock Island laxg loader, 1 John Deere hay tedder, 1 Join Deere corn planter, 1 double shovel plow, 1 single shovel plow, 1 spike tooth harrow, 1 spring tooth harrow,all the above implements are as good as new. 1 big wagon and bed, 1 carriage, 1 top buggy, hay ladders, 2 sets of double work harness. 2 sets of single light harness, about 4 tons of mixed hay, about 8 acres of corn f adder, about 200 bushels of corn in the crib, about 200 "bushels of oats in the bin, about 150 chickens, 4 turkey hens and 1 tom, and many other articles too numerous to mention. TermsrrAll sums of 35.00 and under, cash in hand; over 35.00 a credit of 9 months will be given, the purchaser giving his note therefor with approved freehold security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. Four per cent off for cash. No property removed until settled for. MARTIN MILLER. John Spuhler, AucL K ——o ——. FUBLtC SALE. The undersigned will offer at public sale at his residence 3% miles south of Peterson, and ,1 mile east of Honduras, on the Decatur and Bluffton pike on what is known as the John Burkett farm, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m., Tuesday, March 1, 1910, the following property, to-wit: Horses— One 12 year old grey horse, one 13 year old grey mve, 12 year old hay horse and a 16 year old horse, one roan horse coming 4 years old, and 1 grey mare, (tattle—One 6 year old cow, will be fresh some time in March; one 4 year old cow, three 4 year old cows, giving some milk, will ealve some time ta June; S SEher cows 1 two year old heifers, will be fresh some time in May; one coming 2 year old in June, 3 calves coming year-1 lings. Hogs—Four brood sows, will farrbw the Ist of May; 36 shoata, will weigh about 50 pounds each, one 0.1. P- male hog, and 2 male pigs large! enough for service. Implements— Hay loader, Champion binder, Champion mowing machine, hay tedder, roller, 2 riding cultivators, walking cultivator, walking double shovel plow, Oliver riding breaking plow, 2 walking plows, 1 new ground plow, 2 spring tooth harrows, 1 spike tooth harrow, 2 3-lnch tire wagons, set of dump boards, pair of bob sleds, 2 sets of double work harness, 2 sets of hay ladders, corn-in the crib, hay and shredded corn fodder ta the mow, corn . on the stalk, Ataike and Red clover seed, and chickens. Terms—All sums of 35.00 and under cash in hand; over 35.00 a credit of 9 months will be given, the purchaser giving his note therefor with approv-| ed freehold security to the satisfaction of the unttarsigned. I?VU< CUIU | one-half per cent off for cash. No property removed until settled for. E. E. & D. C. ZIMMERMAN. Noah Frauhiger and J. N. Burkhead, Auctioneers. The revival services at the Concord Imtheran church are progressing nlcely under the direction of the pastor, the Bev. A KTMun

— ; — ISMWfOME The Bit of Good Luck That Overtook Barney O’Connor. WEALTH THRUST UPON HIM. The Visiter That Called to Seo the Man Who Had Been Injured—The Sight That Greeted Him and the Hasty Proposition Ho Handed Out. Several years ago two brothers named McDonald were ta business in Halsted street. Among the habitues of their establishment was a man named O’Connor. A man named Anderson then was claim agent for the street railway company that connected Halsted with Chicago. Barney O’Connor was a happy-go-lucky chap who didn’t worry much about anything. He was partial to his beer, bad no kith or kin to be responsible for, cared little for clothes and worked only when it was absolutely essential, which wasn’t often. McDonald Bros, liked to have Barney around on account of the wit he bad brought with him from the ould sod, and so they found little tasks for him to do. One day Barney was loafing around McDonald’s about half Illuminated and in an extremely rosy frame of mind When they decided they wanted some goods over in the city. Barney was delegated to go after them. He stopped at the corner buffet, hoisted another one and took a car for the loop. The car was crowded fore and aft and Barney got on the aft He didn’t get much more than halfway on the step when there Came a jolt The crowd surged back On Barney, and be, with several others, was dumped into the street. Barney suffered worse than the rest, as be was underneath. But he wasn’t hurt badly. He was knocked unconscious, but after they carried him into a store and threw cold water on him he came out of it ta good shape. All that remained were a few cuts. The conductor, however, was excited. He was new at the business, and when he took the names and addresses of the victims of the crash he got considerably balled up. Perhaps he made Barney’s injuries a little more grave than they really were. After O’Connor got over bis dizziness be went on uptown and bought bis stuff for tbe McDonalds. He also visited a drinking place on Randolph street It was there that be learned of a clam bake that was to be held that night at a saloon on lower Halstad. Celebrations of this sort appealed to Barney, and be resolved to be on band. He was. They bad a lovely time. Along about 12 o’clock the festivities became superjoyous, and'arguments arose. Barney was ta tbe midst of these. Fisticuffs followed forensic froth, and O'Connor was numbered among the slain. How he got to his room he couldn’t explain coherently. He sure was some beat up. What they didn’t do to him wouldn’t take long to tell. It was tbe completest walloping be ever had experienced. He slept late. When he woke up be wished he could have slept later. He found moving undesirable after an attempt or two at it, so be stayed ta bed. About 2 o’clock in tbe afternoon tbe landlord of the rooming bouse came up and told Barney a man wanted to see him. Seldom bad Barney had visitors, and bis curiosity was aroused. But it wasn’t strong enough to induce him to get up. He told the landlord to have the man sent up to the room. Anderson, out to settle early and avoid the rush, came in and took a look at Barney. He nearly fainted. “If 1 get out of this on less than fL--000 FU be tacky,” ho told himself. Then be proceeded to buaioeea. “It kind o’ bunged you up, dida’t itr i» began as a feeler. He couldn’t aay less, for bo had a conscience. "Well, aomA” acknowledged Barney, not grasping the pertinence of the question, but realizing its truth. "You know, a suit always involves a tot of delay and trouble, and the company has better facilities, and its hotter for the plaintiff to settle”— "Wot are yes talkin’ about?" Barney broke in. “Why. I’m from tbe street railway, and we want to see if we can’t fix thia up for you for getting hurt We want to do what’s right; but, of course, you understand”— Barney saw a great light It made him forget his woes. “Do yes mean ye want to pay me fer failin’ off the car yis tiddy?” he asked. “That’s the idea,” answered Anderson. “Well, here I am.” said Barney. "How much am I offered?” Anderson hesitated. “tlh—er—l think—er—bow’d two fifty strike yon?” “1 think it’s worth at least five,” be replied. “Now, look ber€u” explained Anderson, “if you fight this case it’ll cost you at least 3100 for a lawyer. You might get 3300 in a trial, and still again you might get nothing. It’s always a good idea”— ’’D* moan je’il give me 32501” interrupted O’Connor, sitting up quickly despite his aches. “That's it,” replied Anderson, so fascinated by the picture of war’s horrors portrayed by Barney’s face that bo tailed to notice tbe surprise in his TIL take iL” said O’Connor to a burry. “Bring it to ms all to quaf-ters.”-Chicago Tribune. fflte period of deaoest slew wMm trom3o*etock to&

_— HOME CURE FOR ECZEMA. Does it not seem strange that so many people suffer year ta and year out with eczema? A 25-cent bottle of a simple wash stops the itch and will surely convince any patient. This wash is composed of mild and soothing oil of wintergreen mixed with thymol of glycerine, etc., and known as D. D. D. Prescription. We do not know how long the D. D. D. Laboratories will continue the 25c offer, as the remedy is the regularly sold only ta 31.00 bottles and has never before been put on the market at any special offers. " It you want relief tonight, try a bottle at 250 on our personal recommendation. Smith, Yager & Falk. ■ ■ ■ ■- o PUBLIC SALE. Notice is hereby given that I will offer'at Public auction at my residence known as the J. P. Crist farm, located 7 miles southwest of Decatur, and 1 mile south and 1 mile west of Washington church and 5 miles northwest of Monroe, beginning at 1 o’clock p. m., Wednesday, February 23, 1910, the following property, to-wit: Farm Implements, etc. —One good Champion binder, 1 Hoosier drill, good as new; I John Deere riding breaking plow, good as new; 1 check row corn planter,' has been used but very little; 1 two-horse wagon complete with bed, 1 disc harrow, 1 Iwalking cultivator, 1 fanning mill, 1 spring tooth hay rake, I set of single work harness, ! set of good double buggy harness, 2 good buggy poles, 2 walking breaking plows, spike tooth harrow, a sled corn cutter, a new wood heating stove and many other small but useful articles too numerous to mention. Terms —All sums of 35.00 and under cash ta hand over 35.00 a credit pt. 9 months will be given, the purchaser giving his note therefor with approved freehold security to the satisfaction of the undersigned. No property removed until settled for. Five per cent off for cash. NANCY A CRIST. J. N. Burkhead, Auct - — o ITCHING ECZEMA WASHED AWAY Is it worth 25 cents to you to stop that awful, agonizing itch? Surely you will spent 25 cents on your druggist's recommendation, to cool and heal and soothe that terrible Itching eruption? ' ?~ By arrangement with the D. D. D. Laboratories of Chicago, we are able to make a special offer of a 25-cent bottle of their oil of Wintergreen compound, known as D. D- D. Prescription. Call, or write, or telephone to Smith, Yager & Falk. We absolutely know that the itch is stopped at once "by D. D. D. Prescriptibn, and the cures all seem to be permament. — . Mother Gray’d Sweet Powders for Children. Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in the Children’s Home In New York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders, move arid regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over 10,000 testitaonials. They never fail. At all Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted. Leßoy, N. Y. 1 -o —- ■ Foley’s Kidney Remedy wil eure any case of kidney or bladder trouble that is not beyond the reach of medicine. It invigorates the entire system and strengthens the kidneys se they eliminate the impurities of ths blood. Backache, rheumatism, kid- - ney and bladder troubles are all cured by this great medicine. — ", : O — WEAK, WEARY WOMEN. Lear nthe Cause of Daily Woes and End Them. When the back aches and throbs. When housework is torture. When night brings no rest "nor sleep. When urinary disorders set in | Woman’s lot is a weary one. ? There is away to escape these woes. Doan’s Kidney Pills cure such ills. Have cured women here in Decatur. This is one Decatur woman’s testimony. Mrs. Harriet Gllpen, 222 Patterson avenue, Decatur, Ind., says: “I do not hesitate to speak highly of Doan’s Kidney Pills, as I have found them to be a splendid remedy for kidney trouble. I was distressed by a weakness across the small of my back and rheumatism in my l|mbs. I was finally told that these troubles were caused by disordered kidneys and was urged to try Doan’s Kidney Pills. I procured .a supply at the Holthouse Drug Co. and their use improved my condition In every way.” For sale by all dealers, ’Price- 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan’s —and take no other. . v Holthouse Drug Co.