Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 69, Decatur, Adams County, 1 April 1904 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT. ' I —— ■ ■ ,--g ■TIHT IVSNING. IX CI PT SUNDAY, Bf USW Q . EL.L.INOHAM. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By oarrier, per week 10c Bj carrier, per year $4 00 !▼ mail, per month 25C ft, oiall. per year $2 50 Single copies. Two Cents. fcdwartlainff rates made known on application ■nt*r*<l tn the pnstnflßre at Decatur. Indiana, as second-class mall matter. J. M. HELLER, Manager. ANNOUNCEMENTS. We are authorized to announce th(‘ name of Charles W. Yager as a candidate for Treasurer of Adams county, subject to the decision of the Democratic Deh uate Convention to be held Friday. Aprils, 1904. We are authorized toancuncethe name of Matthias Kirsch of Decatur as a candidate for Treasurer of Adams county, subject to the decision of the Democratic Delegate Convention to be held Friday. April 8. IW4. We are authorized to announce the name of J. F. Lac hot of Berne, as a candidate for Treasurer of Adams county, subject to the decision of the Democratic Delegate Convention to be held Friday, April 8. 1904. It is now time to get busy for the democratic nominees for city officers. Organization is an es sential feature to political success, and this is what it will take to maintain the democratic majority. Every democrat is interested and should see that an effective organization is completed. The call has been issued for the democratic meeting at Indianapolis for May 12, 1904 at which time delegates to the national convention will be selected. The convention will be composed of 1547 delegates and the eighth district will be represented by seventeen in Adams, twenty three in Deleware, seven- i teen in Jay, forty one in Madison, , twelve in Randolph, eighteen in ] Wells, a total of 128. , —————— , Things were enlivened here to- ] day by the august presence of 1 Judge William Penfield, a candi- 1 date for the g. o. p. nomination for i governor, and also the Hon. Wil- ’ liam L. Taylor.likewise a candidate ■ for governor. The coming of both gentlemen occassioned a little clever I dodging by those who always | want to be for every one especially i the winner. Both are gentlemen well qualified as republican candidates. and will no doubt cut some 1 , ice in the state convention—although but one can be named. FOR SALE—A grain drill < fertilizer and seed drill all combined; wiP sell cheap. Inquire of W. C. Fronefield. 63d6. Lost—A small black rat terrier ' with yellow paws. Finder return to Mike Miller or inform him by letter at Monroe. Ind.

I AM THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE AGENT FOR THE FAMOUS Cook Gas and Gasoline Engines Which range from two and one-half to twenty horse power. MOST SIMPLE ENGINE ON THE MARKET and suitable for all kinds of work. If you are in need of an engine in this line give me a call, and I will be pleased to explain it to you. : : : □2SF a / ' W -wr*_" // / .La. _ I also carry a full and complete line of Hardware and Farm Implements All Kinds of TIN WORK and SPOUTING, also a Complete Line of LIGHTNING RODS and Fixtures F» rlc? e s to Satisfy all NOAH LOCH NEW STU DA BAKER BLOCK.

WENT TO JAIL Casey Filled Ip On Booze and Will Board Out a Fine. A man giving his name as John Casey and who claims he is an employee on the interurban line was arrested last evening by Marshal Cordua and Night Policeman Fisher on a charge of public intoxication and disorderly conduct. He was placed in jail where he rested over , night and this morning was brought !up before Mayor Coffee when he 1 related his troubles and made a pitiful plea for his dismissal, never at any time denying his guilt. Mayor Coffee upon hearing all the the evidence decided that he had been guilty as charged and fined him one dollar and costs which amounted to nine dollars and eighty cents. Mr. Casey stated he could not pay his fine and was at once hustled to the jail where he will reside with Sheriff Butler for ten days. A GREAT SALE Barney Kalver & Sons Are Busy at “The Hub.” Barney Kalver & Sons are at present conducting a great sale of ! clothing, furnishings and childrens fittings. This firm recently purchased the Hub Clothing Store and this sale is known as their grand ■ introductory and money saving • sale. It is a strictly bona fide dis- I posal of spring goods and is made to ■ show the peo pie that they mean I business, a sort of get acquainted : plan. Barney is well known over the county as an honest and straight dealing business man as are also his sons and they are in the business to stay. They are giving some great bargains just now to prove these statements. The sale begun last Saturday and will con-| tinue until next Wednesday. They j are doing a lively business. GOES TO JURY Faylor-Studabaker Case Concluded at Noon Today. Judge Daily made the closing argument in the Faylor-Studaba-ker case, speaking the entire morning. It was five minutes past ■ twelve o'clock when the court concluded his instructions and the jury filed out. At three o'clock no ver diet had been returned and both sides were claiming victory. Found—A pair of spectales. Owner can have same by calling at this office.

LATE SPECIALS Special to The Daily Democrat 8:30 p. m. SACRAMENTO, Cal., April 1— Masked robbers held up the south bound expresg ou the Southern Pacific at Copley [this morning. Express messenger refused to open his car door and was instantly killed. The safe was then opened with dynamite, but it is not known what plunder was obtained. A posse is in pursuit. TOKIO, April I—The first party correspondents were permitted to go to the front today. It has been generally understood that they were not to be allowed to leave until after the first highland battle had been fought. Their release is taken as being important as comflict was being wagered where no news was received. SEOUL, April I—The Japanese are quick in following up the advantges gained by the Russian I defeat at Chwang Ju to march for- ; ward to the Yalu, following almost on the heels of the enemy. Much skirmishing is reported in the district between Ping Yang and Wi-I Ju in’whieh many Japanese are be-1 ing killed.

Amusements. There is not a single person in the country that is not too busy, that would not attemi a theatrical performance if he or she were positive that it contained sufficient merit to delight them, and thereby’ justify their attendance. Reasoning from this theory it is safe to say the opera house will be crowded to its utmost capacity on Wednesday April 6 when the people will be given an opportunity to see Robert Sherman's big production “My Friend from Arkansaw.” This attraction conies to this city with the highest jecommendations from the press and people where it has been presented, and anyone seeking good wholesome amusement should not miss the chance of seeing it. Fresh Strawberries at Martin's 25c a quart. 67d3 LOST—A bunch of keys somewhere between Charles Voglewedes shoe store and his home. Finder will please return to this office. WANTED—To rent, house with barn connected therewith, with room for three teams. Notify the office of the Fort Wayne & Springfield Traction Co. 66d4

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Notice. Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stock-1 holders of the German Building Loan Fund & Savings Association ( ot Decatur. Indiana will be held at ! the office of the secretary of said . association in the city of Decatur Indiana on Monday evening April. 11, 1904 for the election of eleven' directors and for the transaction of such other business as may be properly brought before said meeting. F. M. Schirmeyer, Secretary. 65d2w

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