Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 99, Decatur, Adams County, 22 April 1907 — Page 3

WALKING A PLEASURE

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Men’s and Women’s Shoes Is fully equaled by their durability. F. B. Tague’s Shoe Store

♦++++++ + + + + + ♦♦ I WEATHER. Fair north, showers south tonight; t cooler. ♦*+++++ + * + + + + + FORI WAYNE & S GFIELD RY. in Effect February 1, 1907. I ( Decatur —North Ft. Wayne—South 6:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. t 12:00 noon 1:30 p.m. ! < 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. i A. < GET WEDDED TO THE MODEL I WITHOUT A MATE 1 1 W. H LINDSLEY ;

— ■ ( Dan Bailey spent Sunday at Ft. , Wayne with friends. : < Glen Glancy made a business trip < tOyFt. Wayne this morning. i Bub Mischand, of Berne, was a bitsi- ' ness caller to our city today. Bob Allison made a business trip l to Ft Wayne this morning. Guy Calerick, of Ft. Wayne, was at- < tending to legal matters in our city 1 today. Dr. Vizard, of Pleasant Mills, passed through our city today enroute to Ft., Wayne. Mrs. Adam Weis went to Ft. Wayne this morning to make a short visit, with friends. Mrs. M. V. B. Archbold arrived this morning from Ft. Wayne and is the guest of friends. Miss Shackley returned this morning from Ft. Wayne, where she was visiting with friends. Miss Fanny Hite and Jesse Niblick were at Ft. Wayne last evening where they attended the production of The Time, the Place and the Girl,” at the Majestic theater. Mrs. Rosenwinkle returned to her home at Ft. Wayne last evening. While here she was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rainear. Charles X. Niblick spent Sunday in Portland with Miss Fahrenbaugh. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Beery returned to Hoagland this morning. While here they were the guests of relatives.

Charlie Voslewede The Shoe Seller

There is no pinching or squeezing of the feet by our SHOES They are made on the lasts which are the exact counterpart of human foot, and if customers will permit us to fit them we will guarantee the greatest comfort and ease. The beauty of our

A grocery stock in a good town. Will sell at invoice. Frank Maples made a business trip to Williams this morning. Frank McConnell made a business trip to Ft. Wayne last evening. William Anderson, of Geneva, was a business caller to our city today. P. W. Smith, of Richmond, was attending to banking matters in our city today. L. D. Adams returned to Huntington this morning. While here he spent Sunday with his family. Miss Fancheon”Rice returned this morning from Berne, where she spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rice. J. Frank Cramer returned to Kendalville this morning, where he has accepted a position as a reporter on the Kendalville Sun. The condition of Mrs. John .McKean remains unchanged and she is still hovering between life and death. She has not regained consciousness and her wonderful vitality is a marvel to the physicians. The work of laying the remainder of the track on Second street was resumed this morning and should be completed by Saturday if the weather continues good. As soon as this work is completed it is the intention of the officials to at once move into their new depot and commence operations there. The funeral of Henry Hildebrand, of Kirkland township was held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the Lutheran church at Magley, Rev. Snyder officiating, and a large crowd was present to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased.. Interment was made in the Magley cemetery. The floral offering was beautiful and profuse. Local florists claim that lilacs have been damaged by the late freezing weather and that there will be few of the fragrant blossoms this year. People who have bushes are apt to consider them common and cheap flowers, but in cities they are valued by those who do not have the room to grow them, and in their season bring higher prices than carnations. Robinson Hatfield, one of the old residents of Bluffton, died Saturday I morning, after a year of suffering with cancer. The growth began on the right side of his face, and was removed by an operation once. It returned, however, grew rapidly and impaired his health so that for four months he was confined to his home. The funeral will take place from the Presbyterian church Tuesday.

No Experimenting

There is no experimenting work about my Elk Skin Work Shoe wearing, you don’t take any chances. I am back of every pair I sell. Let me show you a ii s t of men that are wearing my shoes. Ask them how they are lam not afraid what they w iU say. Will you do it? I sell

Mens at #3 00 Boys at #2.50

Dr. C. V. Connell made a professional trip to Berne today. Jesse Sutton was attending to legal matters in Geneva today. Dr. J. S. Boyers made a professional trip to Geneva today. Chris Yoder, of Berne, was a business caller to our city today. J. F. Moser, of Berne, was a business caller to our city today. Dr. Blackman, of Bluffton, Is in our city attending to professional matters. Miss Mary Ttester went to Portland today to make a short visit with friends. Miss Helen McGee arrived today from Ft. Wayne and is the guest of friends. E. Burt Lenhart and family and Grant Ball and family spent Sunday at Ft. Wayne with friends. “Uncle Rube” at the Opera House tomorrow night. Admission, adults, 25c; children under 15 years, 15c. “Uncle Rube” at the Opera House tomorrow night. Admission, adults, 25c; children under 15 years, 15c. Dr. Grandstaff went to Berne today being called there to investigate the death of Nicholas Gasser, the hermit. William Bell, of Elwood, and family are in our city being called here owing to the serious illness of Uncle Billie Burdg. Work was started today on the improvements to be made at the sisters home and the St. Joseph schools, and the same will be rapidly pushed to completion. ; The Misses May Dennis and Grace Blake, of Ft. Wayne, returned home yesterday after spending a few days with friends. They were accompanied by Misses Vada Martin and Zelma Steele of this city. Dutch Linderbeck, last years' center fielder, arrived today and is greeting old friends. Dutch is looking fine and says he is in good condition and ready for the gong to ring announcing that the season of 1907 is on. Uncle John Way, of this city, is still hale and hearty though nearing the four score year mark. Sunday he went to Monmouth, where he secured the company of grandpa S. D. Kunkle, who is eighty-seven years old and Lyman Hart who is eighty and the three men walked to Concord church, a distance of nearly two miles, attended the services and walked back. Mrs. George Crothers, 26 years old, died at her home in Noble county, as the result of a terrible fright she experienced. Mrs. Crothers and her husband were driving home from Ligonier when they met an automobile on the countrv highway. The horse reared and nearly succeeded in getting away from the driver. Mrs. Crothers at once became dangerously ill and remained so until her death.

Friday night thirty-three members of the Tribe of Ben Hur from Decatur came here on a special interurban car and paid No. 15 a visit. After the regular lodge exercises, the visitors were given an informal reception, which proved a most pleasant affair. The coming of the Decatur party was not announced in advance and the Fort Wayne members were surprised when their visitors applied for admission to the lodge room. —Fort Wayne Sentinel. Frank Robinson, who is in Oregon, as a locating engineer with the Harriman railway system, writes an interesting letter telling gs his work and description of the country where he is located. One day by riding horse back over the mountain he witnessed a hand to hand battle between a mountain Hon and an old ranchman and his dogs. The dogs kept the lion away from their master while he pelted it with stones, finally killing it. He just completed a difficult engineering feat locating the line' for the railroad over one of the most difficult places known in the west. —Bluffton News. Mrs. George Morris and son went to Decatur this forenoon. They will remain over Sunday visiting her father Mr. R. D. Patterson. —Bluffton Banner. Enumerators John Monfort and Frank Harley are busily engaged in taking the census of Hartford City school children. The town is divided into two sections and Mr. Harley reports 67 empty houses in half of his territory in which he has completed the work. Last year there were 200 empty houses in the city, but the enumerators say there are at least 275 at the present time.—Hartford City News. A milliner with a turn for philosophy declares that a womans character is infallibly revealed by the hat she wears. “There are audacious hats, modest hats, ridiculous hats, and hats that reveal the wearer as cautious and secretive. As a rule, a woman of strong personality may be trusted to choose a hat to suit her. She is strong enough to withstand the temptation to wear something merely fashionable. The vulgar, self-assertive woman, generally selects a “loud” obtrusive hat, but even that is preferred to the funeral style of headgear affected by the morbid woman.

DIED IN HIS HUT (Continued from page 1.) district near Bluffton is the only known relative.. Coroner Grandstaff conducted an inquest this afternoon and returned a finding that the dead man died from the effects of an epileptic fit. About SIO.OO in pennies and small change was found about the house. Evidence at the inquest proved that Gasser had been seen Saturday evening and it is believed he died some time during the night. o WASHINGTON CLERKS TO STICK Refused to Work Under Negro Chief, But Reconsidered. Washington, D. C., April 22.— Clerks in the office of the auditor of navy, the new chief of which is Robert Tyler, a colored man, won’t resign, because of the fact that a negro will be placed over them. The southern men in the office caused quite a flurry when they heard of the appointment, but secretary Cortelyou paid no attention, only saying they could quit if they wanted to. —oFOUR CHILDREN BURN TO DEATH Fulton, Ky., April 22.—The residence of John M. Green, a merchant here, was destroyed by fire last night and four children ranging in age from one to ten years, were burned to death. The father, mother and two children norrowly escaped, being rescued by citizens. o— J. A. Ernesberger, the greenhouse man, is one the sick list. Mrs. Connat and daughter arrived this morning from Atlanta, Mich,, and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Richards. The case of the state against Elwood Blazer will be heard this evening at seven o’clock at Squire Smith’s court. Blazer asked for a short continuance from ten until seven o'clock and the court granted the same. The condition of Uncle ’ Billie” Burdg is unchanged and he continues to remain unconscious. That he has survived this long is a mystery to the physicians and his immediate family. No hopes for his recovery are entertained. The new residence being built by A. R. Bell is fast nearing completion and will soon be ready for occupancy. The treasurer’s office will be open at the noon hour hereafter until May 6th, this being done to accommodate those desiring to pay their taxes and get away. Work on the Murray Hotel is progressing in nice shape and the brick walls on the south and west sides of the house are nearly completed The improvement will add materially to the appearance of the house and will make it one of the best hotels in the state.

Tom Railing returned this morning from South Bend where he pitched a game Saturday for the Shamrocks against the leaguers. Tom was defeated by a score of six to one, but the loss of the game cannot be attributed to him as his fellow team mates helped some. Jacob Buhler returned at noon from Marion, where he visited over Sunday with his two daughters. He also is in receipt Os a letter from Mrs. Buhler, who is at Chattanooga, Tenn. The good news comes that she is rapidly regaining her health, she having gained twenty-four pounds since going there three months ago. She expects to return some time the first of June. A number of Decatur theater goers are making all arrangements to go to Ft. Wayne this week to attend the production of the Lion and the Mouse that will show at the Majestic theater. It is said that this is among the very best productions that are on the road today and those who are fortunate enough to secure seats will see a swell production. —o snoot Fish With Arrows. In the South seas and in various groups of islands in the Indian ocean the aborigines shoot fish with the bow and arrow. The art is extremely difficult, as in taking aim at an object under water the archer has to allow for refraction. If he were to aim directly at the fish as he sees it, he would, of course, miss. Long practice has, however, made the natives expert in this sport. Scheduled All Real Estate. The tax collector of Adelaide, South Australia, officially reports the conscientiousness of a taxpayer who, in getting up a statement of the real estate he owned, for taxation purposes, put down a piece of land of his measuring nine feet by six feet In " cemetery," and under that column “Name of Occupier,” gave that of his departed wife. Not on the Programme. An untoward incident occurred during the third act of "Fedora" at Covent Garden, London. The heroine and her lover were singing in the garden when the latter (Signor Zenatello), in walking backw’ard, fell into a rocking chair This turned over and the lover performed a somersault.

Snakes With Two Heads. I have lately been assured by more than one of my friends that they have seen in northern India snakes with two heads—i. e.. without a tail, but with a second and perfectly formed head in the place where the tail o'.'glit to be. They assure me that there are spec: mens in northern India museums and that these freaks of nature are frequently found by the natives. The rider is added that the m ti’-es declare that each li -ad lives and perfo-ms. active service far six month? in the yqai in turn. Th? snakes are ?■:'! ! to grow to about t’-.w feet in l-. n;.tl:. 1 myself have l. il'i a si>:..!l snake with two her- b-r. these wt-e both at the same e.:d of t'.e repthe a very different matte’-, which Is. I believe, a well known Ire '!: a id in the same category with two bi-:u' J calves.—Pioneer. Mr ’ rnd His D—ss. The well dressed man - er.: '- clothes that no one ■■ er notices: at business, except in the very warmest weather, usually dark. No one ever notices clean linen. w''i!e linen soiled ever so slightly is ver;' conspicuous. No one ever notices ale t it Is of ultra shape, dirty or shabby No one ever notices shoes I’nb.- s th are lot! 1 or need blacking or are run down at the heels or shabb- No <ne ever notices clean finger nal’ . white those needing attention are a! ays con icuous. The man should not be lost si:. - :t of by the conspicuousnerr of his cio’hes. from being overdressed or : aabbily dressed.—Batten's Wedge. The One and the Naught. Oliver Wendell Holmes once sent two poetical letters to the “postoffice” of an Episcopal fair at Pittsfield, Mass. In one of them the first stanza was: Fair lady, whosoever thou art. Turn this poor leaf with tenuerest care And hush, oh, hush, thy beating heart. The one thou lovest will be there. On turning the “poor leaf” there was found a dollar bill, with some verses beginning: Fair lady, lift thine eyes and tell If this is not a truthful letter. This Is the one (1) thou loveth well, And naught (0) can make thee love it better (10). Occultism. It is noteworthy that supernaturalism prevailed just as strongly at the other side of the globe among the aborigines of the new world. The coming of the Spaniards had been prophesied to the Mexicans by their caciques, and the prophecies were sung amid loud lamentations at their festivals. —London Onlooker. Water Needles.

So penetrating is water at high pressure that only special qualities of cast iron will be tight against it. In the early days of the hydraulic jack it was no uncommon thing to see the water issuing like a fine needle through the metal, and the water needle would penetrate the unwary finger just as readily as a steel one. Cash or Credit. Women should not get credit. Neither should men. Cash is the cure. Tradesmen maybe would have a bad time for six or twelve months, and many a lady would have to “lie low,” but in the end we would get both our trade and our money, and she would get her dress and at far less cost.— London Opinion. The Vice Presidency. “It’s sthrange about th’ vice prisldincy,” said Mr. Dooley. “Th’ prisidincy is th’ highest office in th’ gift iv th’ people. Th’ vice prisidincy is th’ nex’ highest an’ th’ lowest. It isn’t a crime exactly. Ye can’t be slnt to jail f’r it, but it’s a kind iv a disgrace.” —“Dissertations by Mr. Dooley.” His Hope For Revenge. Judge (to barber sentenced to death) —ls you have a last request, the court will be glad to grant it. Barber—l should like to shave the prosecuting attorney—Munich Jugend. To be able’ to have the things we want, that is riches, but to be able to do without, that is power.—Macdonald. o— CARD OF THANKS. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rumschlag desire in this way to thank their many neighbors and friends*for the sympathy and kindness extended during their recent bereavement. o LOST —A round gold pin with initials “J. E.” on. Finder please return to this office. 99-3 t FOR SALE—Go-cart. See Mrs. Lizzie Buckmaster, 309 north Tenth street. 99-3 t o A CARD This is to certify that all druggists are authorized to refund your money if Foley’s Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. It stops the cough, heals the lungs and prevents serious results from a cold. Cures la grippe, coughs, and prevents pneumonia and consumption. Contains no opiates. The genunine is in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. o CARD OF THANKS. We desire in this manner to thank our many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the illness and demise of our beloved wife and mother. Nicholas Vandewater and daughters. This May Interest You No one is immune from Kidney trouble, so just remember that Foley’s Kidney Cure will stop the irregularities and cure any case of kidney and bladder trouble that is not beyond the reach of medicine THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.

■The Racket Store ENAMELWARE —SALE!— - Pieces on Sale so? Hflfl This Week Only AN Six quart Padding Cans, Sauce Pans and Kettles at 10 cents, Don’t miss this opportunity of bnyirg a 25 cent article for 10 cents. Tab’s Oh Cloth fancy and plain white 18c per yd _____i —— .. —. 14 quart Dish Pans, only 10 C I 1 pint of good Paint, any color, only IOC 4 good Glass Tumblers, only IOC Garden Rakes aud Hoes, only 25C Bolts, only IC Lamp Globes, No. i and 2 only 5C Ladies’ Neckwear, Underwear, Belts and Hose only lOC to 25C Combs and Jewelry, the latest styles, from loctos|.oo | Ribbons, No. 40 to 100, per yd IOC Jardmiers and Fish Globes |Oc to SI.OO We carry a good line ot Tinware, Enamelware, Woodenware, Nickelplated ware. Dry Goods, China, Umbrellas, Baskets. Candv and the best 5 and 10 cent goods in the city. REMEMBER THE PLACE THE RACKET STORE Steele & Weaver Lm ■MMBBMwaMMmMO. i amaHBBtKRr aMWiM

C, L. WALTERS ATTORNEY AT LAW Office over Brock’s tin shop Second Street. Decatur, Indiana

Danßeery, Mgr. James Rice, Secy. Abe B och. Treas HORSE SALE

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In the New Sale Pavillion Decatur, Indiana. Friday, April 26, ’O7 AT 10 O'CLOCK A. M. Our sales are increasing in favor and leading horsemen say we have the best market in the state. If you have a horse of any kind to sell bring him to our sale and we will have a buyer for him at the highest market price. If you need a Horse Come to Our Barns We have a good consignment of horses on hand at all times, consisting of brood mares in foal, two and three year colts, feeding horses, extra heavy good draft horses, drivers and farm chunks. For this sale we have a large consignment of the best horses that money can buy and they are yours for the high dollar Horse buyers attend this in addition to the above we have ten head of two and three year old Mules, well broken to all harness. Decatur Horse Sale CoI FRED REPPERT,;auctioneer.

Bicyclesßepaired And Tires in stock. Guns Repaired Lawn Mowers Ground. Baby Buggy Tires in stock and put on. Orders taken for Rubber Stamps of all kinds. Saws fitted at F. E. SMITH 131 South Second St. DECATUR

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