Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 278, Decatur, Adams County, 3 December 1903 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT. IV.HY EVENING. EXCEPT SUNDAY, BY LEW Q . EI_I_INQHAIVI. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. carrier, per week 10c | By carrier, per year $4 00 By mall, per month 25'* By mail, per year $2.50 Single copies. Two Cents, Advertising rates made known on application ■ntered in the postoffice at Decatur. Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H . H ELLER. Manager.

©TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT*' | Announcements. I iIXXXXXXXIXXXXXXXLXXXXXXX>| REPRESENTATIVE. We are authorized to announce the name •f S. W. Hale, of Genera, as a candidate for Representative; subject to the decision of rbe Democratic primary election, to be held Friday. January 15, Wo arc authorized to announce the name of Valentie L nker. of Kirkland township, h-a candidate tor Representative; subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election, tc be held Friday. January 15, I'.HM. We are authorized to announce the name of Henry Dirkson of Preble township, as a candidate for Representative; subject to the derision of the Democratic primary election, to be held Friday. January I>. 1904. We are authorized to announce the name of Dr J, W. Vizard, of Pleasant Mills, as a candidate for representative; subject to the decision of the Dem icratic primary election to be held Friday, January 15.19(4,

PROSECUTOR. We are authorized to announce the name ( of John 0. Moran, of !)• catur, as a candidal' tor re-election as Prosecuting Attorney lor tbe twenty-sixth judicial circuit: subject to the decision of the Democratic Primary Election. to be held Friday. January 15, 1904. We are authorized to announce the name •f S A. M. Butcher, of Geneva, as a candidate tor Prosecuting Attorney for the twentysixty judicial circuit; subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election, *tu be held Friday, January 15,1904. AUDITOR. We are authorized to announce the name of 0. D. Lewton. of Decatur. a> a candidate tor Auditor of Adams county: subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election, lobe field Friday. January 15, 1904. We are authorized to announce the name of Phil Scbug. ot Berne, as a candidate f»»r Auditorof Adams county; subject to the derision of the Democratic primary election, to be held Friday, January 15, 1904. We are authorized to announce the name of T. H. Baltzell. of Washington township, aa candidate for Auditorof Adam- county, for one teim only ; subject to Die decision of the Democratic primary election, to be held Friday, January 15.1904. We are authorized to announce the name es Al Fristoe. of Decatur, as a candidate for i Auditor of Adams county: subject to the de- j rislon of the Democratic primary election, to be held Friday, January 15. I'.* 4 We are authorized to announce the name < f ' D. D. Coffee, of Decatur as a candidate for Auditor of Adams county: Mibjri to the d» eision o’th»< democratic primary election, to I be held Friday. January 15 1904. SHERIFF. We are authorized to announce the name of • Albert Butler as a candidate for re-election as Sheriff of Adams county : subject to the decision of rhe Democratic primary election, to be held Friday, January 15, p.vi. SURVEYOR. We are authorized to announce the name of George E. McKean, of Decatur. a> t candidate for re-election as Surveyor of Adam* I county: subject to the Democratic primary election, to be held Friday. January 15, l‘M)4. We are authorized to announce the name es L L. Baumgartner as a candidate for Surveyor of Adams county ; subject *.o the decision of the Democratic primary election to he held Friday, January 15.1904. We are authorized to announce the name of W. V Ruck master, of Jefferson township. a> a candidate for surveyor of Adams county: subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election, to be held January 15. 1904 COMMISSIONER. We are authorized to announce the name of David Werling. of Preble township, as a candidate for re-election as commissioner of the first district of Adam* county; subject to th* decision of rhe Democratic primary election. to be held Friday, January 15, 1 xm We are authorized to announce the name of Jacob Abnet, of Jefferson township, as a candidate for re-election as commissioner of the third district; subject to the decison of the Dem«>cr»ftlc primary election, tola* held on Friday. January 15, I'.mh. ASSESSOR. Wrare aut!: trizu lto announce tin name of Anthony ertzbvrger. of Union township, as a candidate for Ass«»orof Adana "untv; subject to the decision of the Democratic n'?id ry electloD * lo ** heid Friday. January

FOLLOW THE CROWD TO wiir.7ma«!Mß»E^»asir<xa P ,.-- —... —i THE HUB b ’.'MBOtSESiMt tnwinnE3MMaßaaßSßasHßM!suaaiMafn hwihm-t- :im£att J Great Reorganization Sale at 62 Cents on the 2 Dollar VV E HAVE bought the Clothing Stock of THE HUB Clothing Store at 62 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR and will place it on b »la «♦ If . ■ aie at once at ACTUAL COST TO TTS Wa're ’ » not looking for profit now—we want to close out QUICKLY all of the Epstein stock. Price is the mighty factor in all suc h ani . ► -lies and tlie prices wp rtp mnirincF Avill soon close out the stock. REMEMBER this stock is not old and badly run down; it is clean and up to date. The greatest haro-ain K been given. ' opportunity Decatur traders have evej Commencing Saturday, November 28th and Continuing for Just Two Weeks During which time every item of merchandise must be sold to make room for the new goods ordered Coma in , • vome in early before sizes are broken. SEE LARGE BILLS FOR LIST OF BARGAINS. liALVeg S PREIPNAN.. Prop's. THE HUB WU-VCt IWPPTO. Prop’s.

CORONER. We are authorized to announce the name of Dr. (’. 11. Schenk, of Berne, as a candidate for re-election as Coroner of Adams county; subject to the deci don of the Democratic < primary election, to be held Friday, January 15, 1904. TRUSTEE. Wo are authorized to announce the name of Caleb B. Andrews as candidate for Trustee of Washington township: subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election, to be held Friday, January 15. 1904, d We are authorized to announce the name of Louis Kleine as a candidate for Trustee of Preble township; subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election, to be held Friday. January 16. 1904. We are authorized to announce the name of James K Niblick, of Decatur, asa candidate for Trustee ot Washington township; subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election, to be held Friday. January 15,1904. DISCHARGED HIM Council Gets an Economic Streak. Faithful Employe Who Has a Large Expense, Let Out in Midst 1 of W’nter. 1

Horace Botthoflf, who has served as street sweeper for several . months, was discharged Tuesday ' night by the council for no apparent reason. They excused themselves by saying there was no work for him to do. A glance at Second street today proves the error for there is certainly work for ten men. At no time of the year is work on the brick pavements more necessary than now. Besides this Mr. Botthoff, is a poor man whose expense is large, a daughter lying at death's door and but few employers would discharge a man under such circumstances. Morever he has made a splendid workman, proven himself industrious and willing and his discharge is a mistake. We are glad to know that Messrs. Stotler and Weaver voted nay to the motion and that Mayor Coflfee appealed to I the council and did all ho could to prevent Mr. Botthoflf's discharge, while it is well to cut down ncces- | sary expense the amount of money , paid this man was well earned and I in the long run would save the city twice the amount. ELECTRIC LIGHTS. Plant to be Installed at Geneva in Ninety Days. The town council of Geneva has granted a franchise to W. G. Reel of Bluffon, and J. H. Reiff of Gen eva, for the installation of an elec- . ttric light plant. The question has been before the board for some time, the proposition being that the . town use twenty arc lights for streets at SB4 per year. Fifty cents ■ for each light can be charged or ten cents per kilowatt. Under the , terms of the franchise the plant is to be completed and in operation ■ within 90 days from date of granting the franchise. Butterfly drill by 30 little girls in the Indian opera is something beautiful and marvelous in execution.

COUNCIL SESSION. Quite a Little Business at the Regular Meeting. The regular session of the city “dads” was held Tuesday evening, Mayor Coffee presiding and every member present. The minutes of the meetings of November 17, 20, and 27 were read and approved. Mr. Corbett moved that the pur chasing committee be authorized to enter into contract for coal for one year and the motion was carried. The plans and specifications for the William Harding sewer to run north 300 feet off Marshal street were filed and adopted. A resolution for sale of sewer January 5 was adopted. Jacob Eady was allowed full time for month of November. A motion was proposed by Mr. Teeple and carried that there be no extra help employed at the elecric plant or on line without the consent of the electric committee. Peterson moved that the street sweeper be dispensed with and the street commissioner be ordered to clean the streets with poll tax and not employ anv labor without the consent of the street committee,motion carried. Stetler and Weaver voting no. Bills were allowed as follows: Jacob Mangold, police,

's4s; Marthy Lumber Co., goods 11375.99; Abe Stoneburner, police, 11.50; Amos Fisher, police, $45; C. M. Kenyon, printing, $33; H. Botthoff, labor, 120; Henry Coffelt, labor, $4.35; John W. Coffee, pay roll, ; 1 $15.50; Geo. E. McKean, labor, S4O; Chas. Christen., labor. $20.50; Earl B. Adams labor, $4; D. F. Teeple, drayage, $5.56; Chas. Yobst, labor, $6; John Thomas, labor,s 29.74 ;Geo. E. Steele pay roll, $217.05; Draper Tool Co., supplies; $5 ; J. W. Robinson,rent, $6; A. Van Camp, goods, $'5.12; Standard Oil Co., $1; John Coffee, salary $15.53 Knapp Supply Co., goods, $88.78; Warren Electric Co, goods. $876.60,; Kueman Electric Co., goods, sl4; Electric Appliance Co., goods, ss.6o; Fort Wayne Electric Co., $*6.17; Western Electric C0.,516; Garlock Packing C0.,59.38; Bradley and Son $2.lO;’M. J. Mylott pay roll, *178.75. ELECT OFFICERS. Eagle Lodge Held Business Meeting. For the benefit of the members of the Ea gle Lodge of this city who did not attend the business meeting at Fort Wayne last evening we publish the names of the officers elected for the ensuing year. Past worthy president, M. F. Belger; worthy president, E. H. Kirkland; worthy vicepresident, F. E. Purcell; worthy chaplain, E. E. Hite; worthy secretary. F. L. Crall; worthy treasurer, John Mohr; worthy conductor. Henry C. Myers; worthy physician, C. F. Nieschang; inside guard, L. C. Haney; outside guard, A. B. Stemen; trustees, Julius Nathan, William J. Niezer, Ed- i ward White; organist, A. Hadden. Pay Your Electric Light Account. Under instructions from city I council, patrons are notified that : where all bills are due and unpaid will be positively cut off December 10. M. J. Mylott, City Electrician. 278d6

FOR TRUANCY. Boys to be Sent to Reformatory. Refuse to Go to School and an Affidavit Has Been Filed Against Them. FProf. H.'fA.” Hartman,' together with L.~ W?Johnson?*county truant officer*JthiT* morning ' Dennis and^Aaron ,S. Baker, con firmed truant, and the complaint alleging this fact will be’filed in the Adams circuit court tomorrow morning. It then becomes the duty of the court to send them to the boys reformatory at Plainfield or some other institution for a certain period of time. This is the first suit of the kind ever filed in the county- or in this part of the state and will attract considerable attenticn. The boys are under twelve years of age and simply cannot be kept in school, though every possible effort has been made by teachers and truant officer and the pres-, ent action is only- taken as a last re- ; sort. The time is past in Indiana when a child or his parents can do as he likes in educational affairs, the young children must go to school. The papers in the case have been prepared by Prosecutor J. C. Moran The two boys are sons of Mrs. George Baker who lives in the west part of town. BEN HURS. All members of this order are re-; quested to attend a meeting to be held Friday- evening, December 4. Matters of importance will be considered and the degree staff w ill have initiary work. The work beigns promptly at 7 p. m. instead 1 of 7:30 as heretofore. Mary Dailey, Scribe. « Monroe Agent. Mr. Jonathan Burkliead has been appointed agent for the Daily and Weekly Democrat for Monroe and vicinity- and is authorized to take subscriptions and receive money. ts Two solid threugh trains daily Chicago to California. Chicago, Union Pacific & North-Wetern Line Private funds to loan on city property at lowest rate interest. Privilege of partial payments. The Decatur Abstract and Loan Co. 257dtf For Sale—A brand new S2O Wilson heating stove for soft coal. In good condition and will sell right. ' Inquire at this office. 263 d For Sale.—Registered Short Horn male calf, one year old, fine quality I Call and see it at Ed S. Moees’ east j tof city, rural route six. 267d12w2 Be sure asd see the beautiful costuiflba worn by the Indian maidens in the opera “Powhatan.”

lecture course attraction — at opera house ——. Monday, December 7th The Dunbar Company Male Quartet and Bell Ringers With Ralph Dunbar, the American ’Cellist assisted by Elma B. Smith, Reader | FINEST MUSICAL_ATTRACTION_EVER SEEN IN DECATUR REMEMBER DAY AND DATE I _______

Pleasant Mills. The family of Bras Mathewson is afflicted with the measles. Jake Marsh of Van Buren, a travel ing salesman, was here and enjoyed the hospitality of his brother in law Joel Roe and family, the first of the week. G. W. Barnett has sold his residence property, Mr. and Mrs. \\m. I Hill being the purchasers. A number of relatives and friends were entertained at the home of B B. Winans and family Thanksgiving day, including their son. B. A. \\ inans and family of Berne. Rev. Yale of Waynesfield, is assisting in the meetings now in progress at the Baptist church. He is a very able and affluent speaker, and his sermons are very interesting and in i struetive which everyone should hear. Next Sunday afternoon he will conduct a meeting to men only. Don’t fail to attend. A family reunion and gathering of 1 relatives and friends was held at the home of Irwin Carter and wife, of this place, last Sunday, the event was in honor of his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Carter, of lowa, who have been visiting here several weeks among relatives and friends. They left Tuesday for their homeward journey. Monroe. Mrs. W. H. Graham is onjhe sick list. George Hocker will join the army soon. W. H. Graham shipped a load of I hogs Tuesday. Miss Merty Valentine spent Sunday with her mother living near here. In the breach of promise suit Friday night at the literary the plain tiff won. The Overland Limited, solid train Chicago to Coast daily. Chicago, I Union Pacific & North-Western Line. I Two trains a day Chicago to California, Oregon and Washington. Chicago, Union Pacific A NorthWestern Line.

There will be a meeting at your druggist’s everyday this week, to buy Dr. Caldwell’s (Laxative) Syrup Pepsin at 50c a bottle. Because this is the only remedy that is guaranteed to cure Constipation, Indigestion, Sick Headache and Stomach Trouble. This is the time of year when you imagine you have all sorts of ailments; some call it one thing, some another, but there is one way to convince yourself that you are within 50c of perfect health; that is to buy one bottle of Dr. Caldwell’s (Laxative) Syrup Pepsin. Read the circular; take it according to directions; any druggist has it. SJd by SMITH, YAGER & FALK Music! Music! Yon Can Buy all the latest and up-to-date ML'SIC that you desire, at reasonable prices. Leave orders at Nachtrieb's drug store. W. E. Smith. Music! Music!