Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 6, Decatur, Adams County, 9 February 1911 — Page 3

hi * pp “‘ , ‘ t b ‘f thday M Ont . Len this *«" on * aß that Os “2 evening in celebration of .^W ur " birthday anniversary Metoers. The affair frWr -..h . -1 ” ut 118 a BUrprlSt ’’ tho RL mnnn-rlng twenty-four, a Os contests were very Inter2®“ l'> a pen " y “2 by Agnes Kohne and , r , ~ -on. and the boobies by ZRL CortHt and Tracy Nelson. A cont.-t, in which well known i«K2vro r.3'cd by Miss Naomi Niband quests required to guess ■or the selections, was very loaHuch eny jed. In this the first honVerena Niblick and h Ul .and the boobies, Irene and Hifford LaDelle. A very o.aeheon, including sandpi. kies, trult salad, dates, .^■ k;.s, cocoa with marshmal was s. rved. Guests were: Miss M , M ,re of Fort Wayne, Misses Rad. ’lukcr, Agnes Meibers, Na’’■»i •'' ''• Margaret Garard - Irene Rkrard. <G: - '"■' e Bremerkamp, EsthCorbett and Verena Niblick and ilEt.o Traiy Nelson, Van Weaver, Arnrine. Avon Burke, Vaughn Robert Peterson, Bob MelbLa « : , : . . Hirgs, Clifford Laßelle, Neptune. ....... . '.arming was the enter- . !< d the members of the ?■,.1: irsday afternoon by its ;:^H s <ess. Mrs. M. P. Burdg. Sewing informal chatting were in order l ti! ’’ "' !lKk ' tho l unc heon hour, Mrs Burdg invited the party '•■to the dining room. As St. Valen *^K P ' S pay is so near, the Valentina I^H as w, r<- tarried out in the decora- ’*■ w ns a!:ii 11!11 * ieon - Littl ® red hearts, pierced, were strung on red Been ribbons, forming streamers m the chandelier and sweeping ■ dfcwa to the corners of tho table. At I esch of tb.e twelve covers were large hearts, bearing on one side the Hearts to Greet You,” and I or the other, the name of the club ar. appropriate little puotation I fr n the gnat authors. The luncheon deliciously served in two courses consisted of pressed meats, sand fruit salad, coffee, pineapple and llttls heart shaped iced I a-- Tbs party was altogether a charming out. Ths next meetwill ba with Mrs. Wid Dor win. I Ha very good meeting of the ChrisWomen ■ Board of Missions was ted at the horns of Mrs. Minnie DanThursday afternoon, a discussion Bible Chair Work being the order I fl the afternoon. Miss Mabel Weldy musician, also added the pleasure with a piano solo, present were Mesdames W. C. Arthur Fisher, J. M. Daw Will Parr, and the Misses Dora and Mabel Weldy. The C. W. MB M. will be entertained Thursday, 2nd. by Mrss Dora Schultz. I Hrirc Needlecraft club was royally Thursday evening by Clara Welland. There was, hownot much sewing done, this be laid aside for conversation, singand Instrumental music, games a luncheon. A letter from a formr. Miss Lena Dickinson, who I to it her home at Lisbon, Ohio, for I a Short visit before leaving next Tuesfor Cleveland to enter a nurse's I tra ning class, was much enjoyed. Etta Mallonee will be hostess at meeting next Thursday evening, f met with Miss Edna ■Hfnia:, last evening, the study being I the secular and sacred music of the composers, Neidliner, Park- • md Paine. The program was given the leadership of Mrs. F. V. Mills Mrs. Harry Starr of Bluffton, and Wfc illustrated with vocal solos by Williams, Miss Mlldge Smith and Mb. Runyon, while Miss Edna Hoffman PtoXed several piano selections, club will meet next Thursday evwith Miss Bess Schrock or twenty ladles of the church gave Mrs. R. B. •Alison a surprise visit Thursday aft■oon, bringing with them ther sewover whch they chatted and passhours pleasantly. Master Har*7 Hutton was master of ceremony in receiving line, meeting guests at W do ® r _ I ■ FOR HURTY’S approval. ■lans for the proposed new Deßolt to bff~erected on the site one destroyed by fire recently, ton been drawn by Architect Oscar ' and sent to Dr. Hurty for i Dr. Hurty's word in tho < has not yet been received, but < soon. B o —— ®lianapolig, ind., Feb. 3—Regula- 1 of the liquor traffic is making 1 Progress, but she is getting there, bill was called Wednesday -after- I on second reading and the rest day was spent on the first four amendments galore being ofby everyone. The bill up to time had stood the test and was ■pged in no place that hurt. Should 1 sections be bombarded ! liek manner it will take lots of i to regulate the saloon business, i should the bill go through with i

' •» little damage as Is noticed up to f date, the bill wil ibe a good regulaI tlon law when algned by the governor and placed into full force and effect. • We had promised to send a copy of : this bill to some of those Interested > In the question In Decatur, but apparently you cannot borrow, buy or steal a copy. This shows the interest In . the question. Demands have come I from every direction and before the Ink was dry on the printed bill, there was a red hot scramble, and the handi ful printed did not last long enough ■ to tell it. As a result there is nothing i doing on an extra copy. There is resentment In the senate against a sensational article written i by the ever-famous Hilly Blodgett, in which he pays his respects to the bipartisan board doing business in the . upper branch of the general assembly. Two democrats and two republicans are singled out as being the big four who are controlling legislation for the corporate interests. Billy may know, but every member of the senate firmly denies it, and are up in arms against such an attack, which they claim is made without any semblance of truth or foundation. As the busy legislative season is now on and will be in full blast for the remainder of the session, the bi partisan board as mentioned will be closely watched, and if any such combination is detected, they will receive even more than passing notice. Child labor and an extra appropriation for Purdue experimental station took the time of the house for a good part of Wednesday. Anything that has to do with the appropriation of money is received with serious consideration n the house. This is all to their credit, and it also is an indication as to how that branch of the legislature will deal with the many bills asking for an increase of salary. They are ferinst any such raids on the treasury, even though the money does not come out of the state treasury. Any state, county or township official that has a longing for a little more salary will likely be doomed to disappointment. John C. Moran of Decatur spent Wednesday in Indianapolis. He filed with the clerk of the supreme and appellate courts the brief in the case of John W. Poling vs. Peter Holthouse, appealed, and which will later be heard in the appellate court. The case is an important one and has been a matter of litigation in the circuit court of Jay county. Mr. Moran spent the remainder of the day in the state house and the legislature, and attended to other business in the city. The Adams county colony now located here were more than glad to see that smile that won’t come off. and which has served Mr. Moran well in many an emergency. L. G. E. CONTER-BIRCHFIELD. Miss Rose Confer left last Friday morning for Cleveland, Ohio, where she will serve as bridesmaid at the wedding of her brother, John Center, of Detroit, and Miss Charlotte Birchfield of Cleveland, the wedding to be solemnized Tuesday evening. The bride is known to many Decatur people, having been employed here as a trimmer for the Mrs. Bailey millinery store several years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Confer will make their home in Detroit, where the groom is in business. PREPARE FOR RECITAL. Preparations are being made for a recital to be given Thursday evening. February 23rd, at the Christian church by Mias Mabel Weldy, assisted by Miss Marie Daniele. Miss Weldy is a graduate of the Marion college, in the department of music and oratory and is highly talented in this work. Miss Daniels, who is an accomplshed musician, will assist her in the program, whch will consist of readings, posings, etc., with piano accompaniments. Admission will be fifteen and ten cents. The proceeds of the recital will go to the Ruth Circle of the church. — o VALUABLE DOG POISONED. A valuable dog, belonging to J. H. Voglewede was poisoned by some one Thursday, causing its death. The owner of the canine is somewhat put out over the cruel act and has his opinion of who the guilty party might be. The dog was a harmless one and cased trouble to no one, and the owner is at a loss to understand the affair. n EVANGELICAL REVIVAL STILL ON Rev. L. C. Heesert Will Preach This Evening. The revival services, which have been in progress for some time at the Svangelical church, this city, continue with interest. Thursday evening an aged father came forward to accept Christ as his personal Savior.

There will be setvices this waning at 7:30. Roy. L. C. Hessert of the Reformed church has kindly consented to preach the sermon. We shall gladly welcome all who can come and worship with us. Let as many of the members of the church as can be present this evening. We need your help and you need our help. Let us join hands in this great effort to save the lost and inbuilding up the kingdom of God here upon earth. — The Christian Endeavor society of the Christian church will give the following special program at the Endeavor hour, beginning at 6:15 o’clock Sunday evening, an offering to be taken for the benefit of the Damoh orphanage at India: Song—“Ho Reapers of Life’s Harvest” —Choir. Song—“ Reapers For the Harvest”— Choir. Song—" Bringing in the Sheaves” — Choir. Prayer—Pastor. Song—" The Son of God Goes Forth to War”—Choir. Concert Reading. Purpose of Endeavor Day—Vivian Dawson. A Word of Appreciation—Mrs. Artman. “Here I Am, Send Me"—Choir. ’ A Christian Endeavor Message— Mrs. Fisher. A Story of Manka —Dora Schultz. Song—“ Savior May Thy Holy Spirit”—Choir. Future of the Boys. Recitation —“We Would See Jesus” —Bertha Schultz. Quartet —"We Would See Jesus" — Nellie Daniels, Emma Schultz, Mr. Burk. Mr. Eady. Talk From Dr. Mary F. McGravran —Dessie Beery. Recitation — “A Bargain” — Ruth Daniels. Address—Howard Wisehaupt. Solo—“A Prayer”—Maude Cowley. Reading—“lt Grew Too High For Me”—Mabel Weldy. Offering. Doxology. The public is cordially Invited. e _ The Democrat is in receipt of a letter from the St. Joseph’s hospital, giving the condition of Joseph Wetzel, to his many friends here, who will be anxious to learn of his daily improvement. The following Is the letter received: Ft. Wayne, Ind., Feb. 2, 1911. Joseph Wetzel, who is still at the St. Joseph’s hospital, Fort Wayne, on account of a fractured hip, which he received some time ago in a fall on the ice, is improving and doing as well as can be expected. He will have to lie on his back in bed for the next ten days when he will bo allowed to sit up in bed, and if things are favorable in the future he will be allowed to be about his room. The cap and bone which were crushed are healing nicely and It is thought everything will come out all right. Mr. Wetzel expects to be back to Decatur in about three weeks. - -o 18 DANGEROUSLY ILL. Phil and William Baker were called to Marlon this morning by a message stating that their brother, Phil Baker, a former resident of this city, was dangerously sick, having become so suddenly. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 3 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Shively recall bill will soon be called up in the senate and it is expected to result in a warm fight between the “progressive element and those leaning toward the job-holders and corporations. The bill provides that on twenty-five per cent of the voters a special election may be held in a city or town to decide whether to remove any elective official who has served at least six months of his term, and who has proved incompetent or unfaithful to the people. Senator Shively of Marion, author of the bill, today prepared the following statement for the United Press, setting forth his argument as to why the bill should pass: (By Senator B. B. Shively.) There is a spirit of unrest In Indiana because of the dishonesty of public officials. The people are tired of boss rule. The people are not dissatisfied with representative government, but they are dissatisfied because they have not had representative government. They are astounded at the boldness of dishonest officials who are inclined, immediately after election, to forget the people who elected them. I think .that it is not the particular form which has made the commission government effective, but the fact that •the commissioners are subject to recall by the people, and so are careful to do their will. The recall is not new. The state of Pennsylvania recalled its delegates from the colonial congress when they , refused to sign the Declaration of Independence. Our laws are usually better than our officials. It makes no difference how

good our laws may be; if the officials are bad our laws become void. The recall is right in principle. The power that gives should have the power to take. Impeachment proceedings are cumbersome, and practically inoperative. This bill would give the people the right to redress. The principle of the recall is not what it abolishes, but what it prevents. Knowledge that they may be removed before their terms expire will inspire officials to show honesty, efficiency and care in the management of the people's interests. Voters are not infallible; they should have a right to correct their mistakes. Employing businesses use the recall daily. What would they say if you told them that because they had agreed tl hire a man, they could not discharge him if he proved incapable? Yet enemies of the recall tell the voters they have no right to discharge the public servants they have hired. The people are capable of judging the merits or demerits of public servants. In the history of the recall, there is no -instance that it was abused to annoy office holders. The people have sustained faithful office holders. It it true that one-fourth of the people may call an election, but it takes a plurality to oust he office holder. The bill provides hat five per cent of the petitioners must make affidavit that the charges are true, and I submitted to this restriction to abtain the bill’s passage at this time. The recall contans a principle dear to the people of this state. o Roy Ballard, of Seventh street, an employee of the LaFontaine Handle plant, was terribly injured last fTiday, when both bones of the left forearm were broken and crushed and seevral deep gashes cut in his head. The accident happened about 7 o’clock or very shortly after Mr. Ballard had gone to work. He w’as oiling the saw, when samething, presumably a flying stick, struck him in the back, and threw him with great force over onto the belt. In the fall his left arm caught in the moving pulley wheel and was broken and crushed. Both bones of the arm between the wrist and elbow were broken, the larger bone being broken in five or six pievee. A gash about two inches long, cut to the skull, and requiring three stitches to close, was inflicted on the left side of his head, and a smaller cut about an inch long was received at the right side of the head, a long bruise and cut extending down over his forehead and nose also resulted. While terribly injured Mr. Ballard showed grea pluck and was hastily taken to a carriage and brought to town to have his injuries attended to. He was badly shaken up over the affair, but was able to be about on the streets a few hours afterward, though he will be disabled a long time. The accident took place so quickly and unexpectedly that even Mr. Ballard is scarcely aware just how it did occur. The much talk heard recently among theemployees and patrons of the local postoffice, as well as in other cities, concerning the closing of the office on Sundays, is now assuming the proper form in the Decatur office. The people of this city seem to favor the movement in an all-around way, and believe the men who put in their six days regularly every week are entitled to one of rest. It is not only being urged here, but also at other places, and seems to become more general every day. The employees here had post-cards printed Friday a. m., which they will hand to heir many patrons, asking them to sign the same, asking that they be allowed a day of rest and that the postoffice be closed on Sundays. This card is addressed to the postmaster general of the United States to whom the employees will have to submit their request. The card is as follows: To the Postmaster General of the United States: In order that the man who delivers my mail may enjoy an unbroken day of rest like other men, I respectfully petition that the Decatur, Ind., postoffice be closed on Sundays. This petition is not intended to apply to the special delivery system for important mail. Signed Please sign name and drop in nearest letter box without stamp, or hand to your postman. ’ o The horse sale held Thursday at the First street stables was perhaps the largest in size that ever was held in this city. About five hundred people were in attendance, and the sale continued until late at night, being concluded about 9 o’clock. Late Thursday another car load came in on the Grand Rapids and were hastily unloaded and rushed to the The stock brought good prices, but the management is somewhat disappointed, having to pay too high pflees in the country. Only one accident occurred during the sale and was caused by a heavy draft horse rearing suddenly and alighting on the foot of Charles Bax-

ter, a yoog man living in the south part of the city. The Injury proved to be very painful but as no bones were broken it will, only be a matter of a few days until Mr. Baxter regains the use of the injured member. It was a miraculous escape and he is complimenting himself on escaping so easily. Today the horses are being loaded preparatory to being shipped and the buyers of the local company are starting out to secure another bunch for tho next sale which will be held on the 16th of this month. NEW WILLSHIRE POSTMISTRESS. Mrs. Myrtle Beam-Fisher First Lady in Charge. Wednesday morning the Willshire postoffice changed hands, the new postmistress, Mrs. Myrtle Beam-Fish-er, taking charge. This is the first time that a woman has been in charge of the local postoffice. Attorney J. F. Beam, who has been acting postmaster since the death of his father, turned over the keys and supplies and the Willshire postoffice matter is settled for time to come. There will be no change in the affairs. “Pud” will remain and hand out the mail, along with some of his stale jokes, and the people will go on receiving their malt the same as before. Mrs. Fisher’s commission states that her term of office is at the pleasure of the postmaster general, which might be no longer than 1912, should a democrat president be elected: yet at the same time the people are pleased that the mantle has fallen where it has. —Willshire Herald. Mrs. Fisher is a daughter of the late Postmaster Beam, whose death

Delinquent Tax List. The following is a list of lands, City and Town Lots remaining delinquent for the non-payment of taxes for the year 1910, and previous years in Adams County, Indiana: 13 ? c ® XJ M -m Name. Description. 3 « £ " c "5 c e "Sv is n « o a ■ t = « ti« i mt'®’ o ® c 8 •< 0, E-> < RiVARftE" William H. Bunner Lot No. 24....|.. |27|ls|| 60| 230] 9.2$ MARY’3. Loren B. StrawW. pt. NE.... 5|27 15i83 66-100 Ix>ren B. StrawW. pt. NE.... 5J27 15| 25 ... 3385 86.37 BLUE CREEK. Enoch J. EverettS. pt. NE. NW. 17 26;15| 25-100 ... 10j Al Joseph W. HakesS. fr. NW.... 17 26|15i28 98-100 .1 Joseph W. Hakes Lt. 7, Salem.. .. 26]15| 335 142i.>] 91.46 MONROE Benjamin - S.'Brown SE. Cor. SE. ..|16]26|14| 25-100|...| 100| 3.35 HARTFORD. Eliza Jane'Weller ......". .3*4 SW. NW .|33]25113| 20 |...1| Eliza Jane WellerN. pt. W*4 Nw.]33|2s|l3| 16-10«|...] 1130| 39.46 WABASH. Catherine Campbell Lot 89, Ceylon |. .|2544 65 3.86 George W. Holcomb L.106,107,C’10n |. .|25|14 275| 10.88 JEFFERSON. Ida M. GallowayS. pt. S. pt. NE.; 7;25:15] 15 |...| 410] 11.80 C -»-» c S K c 0) tS cd J cu > h DECATUR - Melvin J. Butler|242| 75| 575] 88.30 William and Cora Badders Pt. 1314|...| 400] 18.32 C. E. NeptuneJZll6l...l 1225 124.07 Frank M. Schlrmeyer, trustee Hanna Addition Frank M. Schirmeyer, trustee Citizen’s Ist Addition Ui Frank M. Schlrmeyer, trustee Citizen's Ist Addition 3 Frank M. Schlrmeyer, trustee Citizen’s Ist Addition 651. Frank M. Schirmeyer, trustee Citizen’s Ist Addition 18 Frank M. Schirmeyer, trustee Citizen's Ist Addition 21 Frank M. Schlrmeyer, trustee Citizen's Ist Addition 22 Frank M. Schirmeyer, trustee Citizen's Ist Addition 24 Frank M. Schlrmeyer, trustee Citizen's Ist Addition 39J. Frank M. Schlrmeyer, trustee Citizen’s Ist Addition 67 Frank M. Schirmeyer, trustee Citizen's Ist addition 76... Frank M. Schirmeyer, trustee Citizen’s 2nd Addition 15 Frank M. Schirmeyer, trustee Citizen’s 2nd Addition 21 Frank M. Schirmeyer, trustee Citizen’s 2nd Addition 23„ Prank M. Schirmeyer, trustee Citizen’s 2nd Addition 66 Prank M. Schirmeyer, trustee Citizen’s 2nd Addition 70 Frank M. Schlrmeyer, t-ustee Citizen's 2nd Addition 82 ... 875 79.97 BERNE. Jacob L. Longacher 127.... Jacob L. Longacher 128 ... 395 25.08 GENEVA. Leslie Butcher 81 Leslie Butcher 91 10 270 15.36 Joseph H. Cropper 84]... 110 9.00 William and Mary Fifer Pt. NE. Sec. 32-25-14 2 A 60 6.75 Stephen A. Michaelsl7s Stephen A. Michaelslßß Stephen A. Michaels 189 ... 75 6.35 Anna D. Miller 408 215 990 36.87 STATE OF INDIANA, ADAMS COUNTY, ss: I, H. S. Michaud, Auditor in and for said county, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct list of land and city and town lots returned and remaining delinquent for the non-payment of taxes for the year 1909, and previous years with penalty, interest and costs together with the current year taxes for 1910 and further, that the amount charged is due from each particular tract and that the same was recorded between the first Monday in December, 1910, and the first day of January, 1911. Witness my hand at the Auditor s office in the City of Decatur, this 31st day of December, 1910. H. S. MICHAUD, Auditor, Adams County. ■ STATE OF INDIANA, ADAMS COUNTY, ss: Notice is hereby given that so much of the foregoing lands, city and town lots as may be necessary to discharge the taxes, penalty, interest and costs which may be due thereon or due from the owners thereof on the days of sale will be sold at public auction by jhe Treasurer of Adams coun-' ty, at the east door of the court house, in the city of Decatur in said county’, and state, on the second Monday in February, 1911. it being the 13th day of sffid month. Commencing at 10 o’clock a. m. of said day, and that said sale will continue from day to day until all is sold or offered for sale. Given under my hand at the Auditor's office in Decatur, Indiana. this 31zt day of December, 1910. H. 8. MICHAUD, Auditor, Adams County.

occurred recently. Mrs. Fisher with a number of other applicants took the examination in this city a few weeks ago. DAILY CENSUS REPORT. A baby boy was born Thursday night to Rural Mail Carrier and Mrs. Roy Wolford of Monmouth. Mrs. Wolford was Miss Della Peterson before her marriage, and is a daughter of Attorney and Mrs. Shafer Peterson of this city. o - CLOVER LEAF CHANGES. A notice in the change of time table on the Clover Leaf has reached the city and the same will take effect on January 15th. The schedule of trains leaving Toledo going west and Frankfort going east will be as follows after the above mentioned date: Train No. 1 will leave Toledo at 8:45 a. m. (except Sunday) instead of 8:00 a. m., arriving at Frankfort at 4:20 p. m. Train 2 will leave Frankfort at 7:30 a. m. (except Sunday), arriving al Toledo at 2:46 p. m. Train 3 will leave Toledo daily at 5:00 a. m., instead of 4:30 a. m., arriving at St. Louis at 7:56 p. m. There wil be no change in the pres ent time of trains 4, 5 and 6. The lay-overs at Delphos of Trains 1 and 2 will be discontinued. Case service will be re-established on Trains 3 and 4 and the present high-class case, Pullman and reclining chair car service will be continued oa Trains 5 and 6, “Commercial Travelers,” leaving Toledo and St. Louis union stations daily at 7:15 p. m. See Clover Leaf agent for full particulars. E. L. BROWNE, Dist. Pass. Agent, Toledo, Ohio. o Democrat Want Ads Pay.