Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 126, Decatur, Adams County, 8 June 1905 — Page 2

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT SVBBT BVBNINQ, BXCBPT BUXBAT, »T LBW <a. ■LLINHHAM. SUBSCRIPTION R AIT k 8 By Mrrlrr. pvr wrrk lOc Sy C*rrr'. p.-r ,r»r >4.00 By mall, per month 2Sc Sy biail. per y«-»r S2.SO Stalls ropier. TwoCrnts. «r*rtltlntt rater made known on application Entered io the portofllce al becaiur, Indiana at recond-claoa mall matter J. H. HELLER MANAGER. DANCE Given Last Ni<ht by Country Folks Social Club. Over forty couples were in attendance last evening at a aooial dance given by the Country Folks' Social club at the Knights of Columbus hall in the Allison Studabaker block The music was furnished by W. E. Smith’s full orchestra, who weie kept busy answering to enchores given by the merry dancers until an early hour this morning. The dance was composed of waltzs, two steps and uuadrilles The guests of the C- F. S. C- were certainly well entertained, as all are loud in their praise of the way the occasion was managed. NEW SYSTEM filler Print System to be Ised in Indiana Institutions. By United Press News Association Indianapolis, June B—A.no Butler, secretary of the state board of charities, said today that a' correctional aud penal institutionin the state, would hereafter us. the finger print system of identi fication in addition to the Bertil lijn system now used. The new system will be adopted because i> can be used where the Bertil.ioi is not acoessiule. The Passenger department of the Toledo, St. Louis A Western R. R.' “Clover Leaf Route,” has issued a book.et, entitled, “Get Out, or Get In,” from the pen of Mr. Elbert Hubbard, of the Roycrofters, of East Aurora, N. Y. Copies of this booklet may be obtained by sending 4 cents in stamps to Walter L. Ross, Genera) Passenger Agent. “ Clover Leaf Route," Toledo, Ohio. Next Sunday is Decoration day with the I. O. O. F., and Rebekah lodge* of this city. All members are requested to meet at the lodge rooms at two o'clock.

The Monarch Corn Cultivator

It has no rival and is in a class by itself.

Monarch Cultivator This is a high grade combined Cultivator and works equally as well as a Riding Cultivator or as a Walking Cultivator. The Prome is of special s’eel rigidly braced; sufficiently strong to stand unusual strain. It is all steel of high carbon except the pwle and the hitches. The bangs are of special steel; shape, channel flat. And the Gang Couplings are so arranged that the operator may take up anv wear therebv keeping his gangs firmly attached to the machine. Fitted either with three shovel pin break gang. Spring tooth gang or Eagle Claw gang. The width of the Cultivator is adjustable to three differet widths. The Wheels are especially extra strong, with stagged spoke anu broad tire with removable boxes. The Poof Levers and the seat are adjusted according to the length of the operator’s legs, so it is intirely comfortable and adaped to a man with long or short legs The Shovels are of first class gigh grade material, highly polished. In Operation this Cultivator as a Riding Cultivator has an ingenious arrangement of levers so that the farmer in working, can by pushing forward or back with natural motion the leg, shift the gangs. This does away with the old way of pushing the leg side-ways, which is a most unnatural and straining position for the" operator. This machine can be perfectly balanced according to the heavy or light weight of the operator, by a lever which can be reached by the operator from the seat. As a Walking Cultivator, this machine is a great success. It is not necessary to remove the seat, but throw it forward to the front; attach the handles to the gangs and throw the ground wheels forward so as to balance the machine. The Handles are adjustable so they can be attached to the gang in any desired position on the gang; also to be raised or lowered. When used as a Walking Cultivator the springs balance the gangs so the operator has no weight to carry; always furnished with the handles to make a complete Combined Walking and Riding Cultivator.

NO GAS TODAY Power House Near Camden Burned May Cause Gas Famine for Several Days — Extent of Damage Is Inknown. Gas consumers who start earlv morning breakfast tires were put t > | no little inconvenience this morn-1 ing on of there being no , gas supply. The cause of the lack of gas was due to the fact that the gui oonpiny's piwer plant, stationed at Camden was burned down | at an early hour this morning, thus depriving consumers at Geneva. , Berne, Monroe and Decatur of a gas supply. Supt. Christen of the Gas company, here stated that in case arrangements could be made gas could be furnished in a few days. The loss has not as yet l>een . ascertained, and it is not known here how much of the machinery is disabled. The cause of the tire is unknown. As soon as fire was dis covered the gas was turned off in order to prevent an explosion which would have certainly followed. There was a slight pressure at noon today, but this was only natural pressure, as no wheels are turning at the power plant. Noth ing definite has been learned from the gas field. Godfrey Christen, local manager, and P. J. Hyland, assistant, went to the field thiafternoon to ascertain the exact condition of affairs, and to se about immediate repairs. Obituary. Martha E. Corson, wife of J. B. Corson, was born Octoter 4, 1864. and departed this life June 25th, l»05, age 40 years. 8 months and one day. She leaves a husband and three daughters and by a former marriage and also thre- sten-sou« and a host of friends to mourn their loss, children namely, Mrs. Frank Copps*, Mrs. F-rdinand Tablet. Mrs. Merl E-sex all who reside near i their old home , and Victor Corson, who resides in So ith Dakota. Ross A. Frank, Mrs Corson, who was p 'sseseed of a Christian character vas a kind and loving companion and mother and will be greatlv missed. We extend thanks to neighbors for their kidess show.

TALK BUSINESS Traction People Before Portland Com mcrcial Club. The Portland Sun gives an so count of a recent meeting of lh« Commercial club there saying it part. The first proposition to b» considered was the liecatur Port . iand.extension of the Fort Wavne A j , Springfield traction line. W. fl. anil I B. A. Redder Johann, and general | conn-el J. W. Koenig of St | Marys, Ohio, were present and made known their prop mition. Mr. Koenig submitted the plan* of the company. He said Iran chiees had been granted at Portland, Geneva. Berne, Monroe and increased from 30 to 50 years al Decatur. Bryant is the only town along the proposed extension that | has not granted the franchise and I the question will t« taken up with the town board at that place Wednesday evening He said the grade and bridges were practically .completed between Fott Wayne and Decatur, work on the power h juse at the latter place was well under way and that the steel rails, ties and other equipment was arriving at Decatur, the first car load of steel having came Thurs day. The company expects to be operating the Decatur-F .rt Wayne end of the line before the close of the year and now wish to begin on the southern extension. Mr K.enig said that one p-r cent subsidy would be asked in each township except Wayne township and Portland where a 610,000 or 615,000 cash donation will be expected, as no subsidy can lie voted here. In addition to this he said the bonding syndicate wants a free right

of way before they are willing to put up their cash for the lionds He plainly said that the Commercial Club and Portland citizens must furnish this right of-way to the Adams county line and the other towns attend to the matter in that county. All necessary ex-1 penses incurred in the way of livery hire, etc . in taking up the right >f way will be advanced by the company.lf the road is built the club will be expected to re-imburse the company to the amount of this expense money. The line will par-I allel -he G R A I to the block works at which place it veers to the I—ft and comes within a square of the fair grounds then wests to Meridian street and south through the business section of the citv. The rigtt-of-way deeds are to be held in trust by any liank in Portland until the land-owners receive the agreed compensation. President Fielder Johann also talked along the same ine adding that they had driven

We 1 ave pleased somemightv particular people. Let us show sou this WONDERFUL PLOW befo’e vou buv.

SCHAFER HARDWARE CO. Schafer Hardware Co. Ohio Hay Loaders, Quail Hay Tedders, C. B. & Z. and Dayton Side Delivery Hay Rake

OUTING SGITS • How firbout Your Suit for Wain] Weather? A ftXcß H. S Co. Skeleton Lined Coats and ’ i Trousers are most seasonable. They 1 are wa ‘^ e ’ n Se r R es » flannel, Homespuns and "’ orsteds » the ? have the \ non-breakable coat front and well fitting shoulders: they look cool and cost but I . a small sum. They will help to make 3 you comfortable during the warm days, ju Negligee Shirts, Straw Hats, Fancy /i I s ° x (and we * ve pienty ° f em ) win f / *0 sOL //w z - complete your summer costume. You’ll V V Hwr make a big mistake if you fail to see ° Ur Copyright 1905 by Hart Schaffner & Ma./tollhouse, Schulte & Go.

southesat or the city inspecting the old railroad grade and very strong Iv intimated that the next extension would be from Portland to Union City giving direct connection for Dayton, Colnmhus and Cincinnati Route One. Charles Knoodle of Decalur. was a caller in this vicinity Bunday. Miss Pearl Major of Fort Wayne spent Sunday in this vicinity, the guest of friends. Delma Ruckman of Hoagland spent Sunday with bis parents Mr and Mrs. G. W Ruckman, of this place. Earl Butler, who is attending ,; school at Huntington, sjtent Sun day with bis parents, Mr. and Mrs i Ben Bu’ler. 1 The funeral of Mias Edna ’Sheets was held from the Mount Pleasant - churoh Saturday morning. Rev ; Damtherty officiating. A large

concourse of friends and relatives were present to pay their respect* to the deceased Interment was made in the Reynolds' cemetery. The Mt. Pleasant Snndav school will hold their children's day exercises on Sunday, June 25th. A good program is being prepared f» the occasion. Linn Grove. F. J. Shepherd s new barn is about ready for use. Oral V. Hoffman visited his brother Sterling, at Marion Monday and Tuesday. Milton Miller has returned from the tri-State normal at Angola for the summer. Jerry P. Sprunger and wife of Berne, made a business trip to this ■ place last Thursday. Mrs Kate Slawson is building a stone block residence adjoining her store house on the east. Joseph Beiberstein, the successor of Heller <te Son, returned to his family at Go-hen la-t Friday. Willis Wright of Moolow, Randolph county, Indiana, is the guest of his son. Fred of this place. Alfred B >hren and wife of Jonesboro. are visiting the latter's psr. ent*, Mr. and Mrs. John Snyder. L. D. Miller left for Martinsville, Tuesday morning, to recuperate his health. His outing will last two weeks. Ed Heller and wife were at Marion Friday and Saturday, visiting their son. Bert ana attended the play given by the oratory students The p lies for .the Hartford township telephone line have been set, and when complete will connect wi’h the Farmers' Mataalcompany at Linn Grove. The basement, storv of the bank ham erected about thirty years ag j by Uncl- George Pontine, has been taken out and made a fist barn of. After moving the same from its site west of the residence to the north of the same, the building is 108 feet in length. Dying of Famine Is, in its torments, like nying of contionPfr 0n - P. consamp. tion, from the beginning to the very end. is a long tortue, both to victim and faiends. When I had lion in Hk first stage,” writes Will; Meyers, of Md « mg different medicines and a vXd doctor in vain, I at King.s New Discovery, which auieklv and peafectly evred me." Prompt r£

Winona Lake, Ind. Fifteen day ticket sale May 10 to Seplemt>er 30, 11.95. Season tiedets May 25 to September 30, limit October 31. J 2 55. Mexico nineteen hours nearer Double daily through service. Iron Mountain route. Ask ticket agents. G.or A. A. Deane, Jr.. T. P.'T 200 Sentinel Bldg., Indianapolis.

Framed Pictures We place on sale for two days only Saturday, June 17 and Monday, June 19 a most elegant assortment of ready-framed pictures. Each subject is a beauty and the frames are of a splendid manufacture and of a fine design; WITH GLASS, size 23x27. These pictures are sold many places for J 1.50, our price dur this sale only, will be Watch the display in our show window. Sale begins at promptly 8 a. m. Gay &Z wick