Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 33, Decatur, Adams County, 7 February 1908 — Page 3

A Warm Proposition

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Tague Shoe Store

' WEATHER. Partly cloudy with probably light snow fluerries extreme north portion tonight or Saturday; slowly rising temperatue. F- D. Ruby is a Fort Wayne caller today. All trains were somewhat late yesterday. W. H. Reiby is spending the day at Fort Wayne. John Schurger is at Fort Wayne today on business. L. C. DeVoss is on a business trip to Fort Wayne. F. A. Lichte is spending the morning at Fort Wayne on business. Rev. Bensinger, of Hessacastle. is in our city visiting with Father Wilken. Otto Hake, of Hoagland, was a business caller yesterday afternoon in ths city. J. C. Hauck, of Williams, was spending Thursday afternoon in the city on business. A number of people from the south part of the county were business callers in the city today. Floyd Grandstaff, the little son of Dr. J. C. Grandstaft and wife, is reported much better this morning. David Studabaker arrived home from Berne last evening, where he was transacting business matters. Erman Mentzer returned to his home at Bluffton today after making a visit in the city with friends and relatives. Mrs. J. E. Mann, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Grandstaff, returned to her home this morning. Mis. Chaster Lewton left for the henia of L W. Lewton to spend the day. Mr. Lewton was reported some better last evening. Mrs. W. Dorwin and Mrs. Geo. Roop were st Monroe yesterday afternoon attending a Ladies Aid society meeting. They reported an excellent time last evening when they returned. Miss Helen Fonner. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Fonner, fell on the ice last evening and sprained her ankle very badly, and it will be several days before she can use her foot again. Godfrey Christen went to Geneva today to look over the gas situation. Mr. Christen fully expects to have gas very soon. The Wabash Valley office in this city has been remodeled and is much more convenient than before the overhauling was done.

A FOUR PLY Extra tight woven cloth arctic is better than the ordinary loose woven ones, that 'WmM is the reason we sell so many. Ours WEAR BETTER. Try ’em. Charlie Voglewede The Shoe Seller.

A warm proposition is what people are looking for this kind of weather. We know this, by the new customers that are coming to our store. They know well when we advertise that we have bargains, that the price is so low that they buy it. All of our warm line goods are going at your price this month. Come and see for yourself.

The condition of Mrs. J, B, Jones ie mains about the same. Curley Ellis returned last night from a business trip to Fort Wayne. Hugh Woods,of Warsaw, is in our city visiting with his parents. Gay and Zwick shipped a consignment of furniture today to Freidheim. Eli Presdorf is slightly improved today and he is gradually growing stronger. Mrs. Ira Maney, of Willshire, lias returned to her home after enjoying a visit with relatives. W. P. Schrock went to Fort Wayne last evening where he attended a banquet given by the Shriners. C, Rodgers, representative of the Fort Wayne Foundry and Machine Works, was a caller to our city yesterday. Many more patients are now added to the long list of sufferers from grippe due largely to the sudden change of weather. M. J. Melcher, the new proprietor of the west end restaurant, is getting along nicely and is getting his share of patronage. Mrs. William Brelner, of north of the city, ft slightly improved today and she does not suffer from so frequent heart failure. Mrs Charles Mason, of Portland, who, for the past few days has been the guest qf r.-’atives in the city, re-tH’-ned to her home this morning. The slippery condition of the sidewalks has prompted the use of skates by the little boys, and larger ones as well, and this sport seems to be all the rage at present. Milo Elzey, the genial bus driver for the Holthouse Transfer company, is confined to his home on account of sickness. His place is being filled by the proprietor, L. A. Holthousc. Levi Nelson, the aged man who was taken suddenly ill last week by a severe stroke of paralysis, and who it was thought was in a hopeless condition, is greatly improved and it is hoped that, he will soon recover. Decatur is againg being overrun by tramps, w-ho are dally visiting various residences and demanding something to eat. One business man reports today that at least four beggars presented themselves at his door this morning before he had finished eating his breakfast. The police should be on their guard now and break up the practice and in the future Decatur will be avoided by the w-eary Willies.

Miss Anna Martin attended the show at the Majestic theater last night and returned on the last car. B. A. Fledderjohann, of New Bre-' men, Ohio, was a business caller to our city today attending a meeting of the traction people. A number of Decatur people went to \ Fort Wayne last evening, where they ' attended the show at the Majestic! theater known as “Marrying Mary." The revival services which have i been held at the Evangelical church ; for several weeks were closed last' evening, after being very successful, considering the weather these two last weeks. All Elks are requested to be pres mi . this evening at the lodge room ,»t the usual hour. A candidate will be given the degree work and it is desirous o* tendering him a rousing reception, s? let every member turn out and assist in putting on the horns. That the missing word contest is all that is claimed for it and then some is evidenced by the fact that every morning when the girls, boys young men and young women line up to get their envelopes filed. Some of the contestants arrive in this office as early as six o'clock and wait until eight, so as to be first on the list. The improvement at the Myers Dailey company’s store is practically completed and that popular store now presents a very pleasing appearance. The entire room was decorated in white paper, which lights up the room tn a wonderful shape and shows up the stock to a much better advantage. The work was done by Peter Gaffer and force of men. The icy condition of the streets has done a great good for some of our business men, especially the blacksmiths as they are kept busy from morning until night shoeing horses so that they may be able to move along over the icy streets. The condition of the pavements are such that it is dangerous to take a horse out of the stable unless it is shod very sharp. Manager George Kinzle and force of men representing the Citizens’ Telephone company were kept busy for a portion of yesterday mending the telephone lines that were broken as a result of the high winds that have been blowing lately. The damage done to the lines was nothing serious, and was easily remedied when found. The telephone company's all over the country always experience more or less trouble in the winter time. A representative of the Kelly Shaking Grates that are to be installed at the city plant for a test of ninety days is expected to arrive in Decatur some time next week and fit up the various boilers with his apparatus. The grates are to be given a throuogh testing and should they do all that is stated they will do, several thousand dollars will be saved by the city in the way of coal, as it is claimed that any kind of coal can be used when these grates are in working order. E. E. DeWitt, proprietor of the smoke house, is making all preparations to put on another billiard tournament and is now busily engaged in securing a complete list of entries. It is desired to start the tournament some time next week and complete the playing in four weeks. A number of billiard playe-s have signified a desire to enter the race and many new faces will be seen in the next line up. If you can play this game get ready to enter the tournament and enjoy yourself. Superintendent M. J. Mylott and force of men are at present experiencing considerable trouble in the way of the city lines breaking and causing the arc lights to go out. The lines in places are quite weak and a heavy wind generally breaks them with the result that the connections are broken and no light is the result. The men are busily engaged day and night in mending these places and doing all in their power to furnish light. The citizens who do not understand the situation should not be too hasty in condemning. According to the Mott Pioneer Press of Mott, North Dakota, Bob Beery, a former Adams county representative, but who is now county auditor of Hettinger county on last Saturday was appointed a member of the state central committee. Since leaving Adams county, Mr. Beery has been very fortunate in his political aspirations and from all appearances, bids fair to be one of the leading politicians of the state of North Dakota. Bob’s many Adams county friends will be glad to learn of his success. The delivery horse of True and Runyon took a sudden notion to run away last evening on Fifth street, while the delivery boy was taking some groceries into a house. The horse took fright at something along the street and with a snort started south. The boy dropped his groceries and tried to climb into the back end of the sleigh, when he slipped and fell and was dragged a considerable distance, being bruished up quite badly. No damage was done to the outfit as the horse was stopped near the store.

W. H. Fledderjohann returned last evening from a business trip at Berne. J. K. McFeeley, of Fort Wayne, was ; a business caller io our city today. S. S. Bartlett, of Huntington, was attending to insurance matters in our ! city today. A number of strangers arrived on the various trains today from various ; points to attend the funeral of Rev. \ Daniel, which was held this afternoon i at the M. E. church. i Mr. and Mrs, Erman Mentzer and children. Walter and Frances, returned to their home at Bluffton this morning after enjoying a visit with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Peters. Wheat advanced again today in price on the Chicago and Toledo exchanges and is near the dollar mark at present. Local merchants who watch the market closely are confident that it will reach that mark. The condition of L. W. Lewton. who is suffering from an attack of gall stones, is reported this afternoon as being some better. Although he passed a very bad night he seemed some brighter and stronger today. His condition, however, is still very serious. A petition was circulated on the streets here today in an effort to secure funds to remunerate James Knavel, whose home was destroyed by fire a few days ago, without a dollar of insurance. The list was rather liberally subscribed to as Squire Knavel was well known. “American Beauty Roses,” a beautiful water color, by Mrs. Fannie Cole, value $40.00, is being offered at the Everett, Hite & Co. bazaar, where it is on exhibition and w'here full particulars concerning the disposal of this beautiful picture may be bad. The frame is of gold and the picture would be appreciated in any home. The members of the local bowling team left today for Fort Wayne.where they will play against one of the leading teams of that city. The members of the Decatur team are those who will participate in the national bowling tournament at Cincinnati, Ohio, on the fourteenth of this month and the boys should make the Fort Wayne 1 team go along at a very merry clip. The city hall at the corner of Madi--1 son and Third streets was adorned this morning with some new furniture and fixtures that adds to the appearance of the interior immensely. The new furniture is in the shape of a new table secured from C. D. Murray which was formerly used by him in the hotel business and it proves to be just the thing for the city offices at their rooms. A new show will be Introduced to the public this evening at the Pictorium entitled “The Magic Closet,” “The Tired Tailor's Dream” and “The Departure.” These films are the latest on the market and are bound to please every one who sees the same. Mr. : Stoneburner is making great preparations to entertain the public in the near future so keep a close lookout for his notices. “Whitey” Bremerkamp, at present engaged in the picture business had the misfortune yesterday of falling on the icy pavement while delivering a picture with the result that the picture was broken into a thousand pieces and “Whitey's” feelings hurt to a certain degree. The picture was a total loss, and as a result Mr. Bremerkamp is the loser several dollars and is bemoaning his fate. From all appearances Decatur will be a very busy place during the coming summer in the way of street improvement. Three petitions, namely Mercer avenue. Sixth street and the alley between First and Second streets have been acted upon favorably, and will no doubt be ordered sold in the near future. Besides these there are rumors afloat that Adams and Monroe street will be the next in line. If all should go through this summer Decatur laborers will have no cause for complaint in the way of work. At the council meeting last Tuesday a representative of the Atlas Oil company tried to induce the members of the council to let him make a test of a compound he is selling that, removes scales that form in the flues. He claims that his process will not injure the engine or boilers in any way, and that if once used the city will never be without it. However, he could get no satisfaction from the council, as they have tried too many experiments in this line before, and all have been absolute failures. The “Bank Cashier,” a local production, given under the management of Dent Spencer, have secured the opera house for next Monday evening and will produce their production to a Decatur audience before leaving on their eastern tour of Ohio. From all reports the company is the strongest home talent production ever organized in Decatur, and should be greeted by a packed house. Their paper announcing this coming event was put up in the city today. From here the company will move eastward to Ohio City.

John Gephart is a Fort Wayne caller today. Frank Wemhoff is at Berne today on business. George Dutcher is attending i.o business at Preble. C. 8 Niblick is a business caller at Geneva this afternoon. Joseph Shady, of Magley, was a visitor here today. • Miss Virginia Ed wards, of Anderson, arrived this noon. G. 'Christen is spending the afteinoon at Geneva today. Andrew Gottschalk, of Berne, was In the city on business. Mrs. Morris Baker is visiting her sister at Gas City. Rev. C. A. Rowand, of Fort Wayne, came io attend the funeral. John Wemhoff is spending the aft< moon at erne. William Drew, of Geneva, returns I home at noon. David Lamion, of Berne, was a bvsi ness caller today. Lawrence Miller, of Matthews, left for a business trip to Delphos. T. M. Cottrell, of Berne, was attending to legal affairs in the city. Lewis Lammers, of Northewestern, Ohio, is in the city on business. Albert Neuenschwander, of Berne was at Decatur on business today. M. C. Pittenger, of Coesse, arrived to attend the funeral this afternoon Frank Cloud left at non to visit P. J. Everhart at Monroe for a few days. Mrs. S. W. Franke left to spend the day with her parents, S. C. Lewton and wife. Fred Schlickman returned to his Jiome at Magley after being at Fort Wayne. i Rev. E. L. Seamans, of Fort Wayne arrived at noon to attend Rev. Daniel’s funeral. Miss Minnie Shady returned to her home at Magley after visiting here with friends. Mrs. John A. Wyborun returned to Fort Wayne after visiting with Mrs. F. Walters. M. J. McCollum, of Geneva, returned home this afternoon after attending to business. F. G. Eichenberger returned to his home at Berne this afternoon after transacting business in the city. Mrs. M. J. Conner, of Indianapolis, arrived this noon. She was joined by her brother, U. N Comer, of Muncie, who will attend *he funeral. Rev. Brackenridge, of Winona Lake will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening. Everybody cordially invited to attend. The Queen Estehr Circle of th? M. E. Church will meet Saturday afternoon, Feb. 8, at the church. All members are requested to be presen* Noah A. Pusey has filed his bond at the county clerks office as a justice of the peace of Hartford township succeeding Mr. Cowens, who resigned recently. President Gilfoyle, of the Decatur Furnace company and Indiana manager of the tandard Oil company, was in the city today, attending to busiess. His home is i South Bend, but his interest in the bectur factory brings him here quite oftbn. R. R. Ernsberger left this noon for the home of his parents at Ada, 0., where he has been called by the severe illness of his father, who is sufferirfg from pneumonia.—Bluffton News. The afflicted gentleman lived in this city until about one year ago. The stockholders of the People’s State Bank met at their place of business Tuesday and elected directors for the ensuing year. All the old officers were re-elected which shows the esteem that the directors have in their business ability. The stockholders were made happy by receiving their semi-annual dividend of four per cen*. The usual amount was added to their surplus, which is $6,500.00 at present. This speaks well for the bank and the officials considering the money stringency which they have safely passed through.-—Berne 'Witness. A strange month indeed is February It has established many new record marks and will long be remembered. Besides the shortest month of the year it has also been the coldest, and before it has ended it probably will have obtained further prominence because of its strange antics. What a jumble it surveys within its less than thirty days. It brings the Chinaman’s New Year. Ground Hog Day, five pay days, Lincoln’s birthday and Washington’s too, and there is Valentine’s and this is the month that’s got the extra day which makes man woman's lawful prey daring the rest of the year. In fact this month has all the rest of them put to the bad. - o ’ NOTICE. Henry Kreinbrock will grind corn with or without cobs; also other grain at his home in Bingen, Ind., every Friday. 32-1 w 1

! Are you looking j : For Bargains? : ■ We have some choice bar- ■ i gains left in overcoats, wool- ■ i en underwear, odd pants for ■ J men and boys and suits for | ■ children. We are advertisers of Facts ■ i and when we say we have bar- ■ ■ gains you can depend upon ! | them being REAL BARGAINS. ■ We will close out our sheep ■ i lined corduroy coats for $4.50 i I while they last. Come and see i ■ for yourself. J ■ TEEPLE, BRANDVBERRY | S & PETERSON I ■ Big Store Block

Ross Mills arrived home from Craigville this noon. , Charles Ault is a Pleasant Mills business caller today. R. B. Smith, of Berne, went to Frankfort to transact business. Mrs. Charles Rainier arrived home from a visit at Willshire, Ohio. Frank Kelly,who has been at Dayton returned to his home at Pleasant Mills. Lloyd Kelly, of Pleasant Mills, was in the city enroute»from Dayton to his home. Miss Jessie Stewart returned to her home at Hartford City, after visiting with Miss Mane Allison. Mr, and Mrs. C. L. Bennett and children returned to Tipton, Ohio, after visiting with relatives in the city.

Duroc Bred Sow SALE * At Rice & Boch’s sale barn on FIRST STREET Monday, Feb. IO SALE BEGINS at 12:30 Nidlinger & Son ii Bosse’s Opera House| :: Monday, Feb. 10 j The Union Dramatic Company present | | The Bank Cashier i o At Hard Time Prices: 10,15 and 20 Cents <• o A Guaranteed Production <; o Beautiful Story ;; !; Brilliant Electrical Effects ;; K GOOD SPECIALTIES ;; O < > < ► ■ N— < . ;: Seat sale at the Usual Place—Reserved Seats Blue . I < > Chairs i scents. Opera chairs 20 cents.

THE R YST A L ■THEATRES OPEN TONIGHT MOTION PICTURES. First film —“Go Little Cabin Boy.” “The Witch's ecret.” Second film —“Dumb Sagacity.” "A Daughter’s Lover in Difficulties.” ILLUSTRATED SONG. “The Girl Who Threw Me Down.” SCHMUCK & MILLER IF' i' 1111 11 LB FOR SALE—Building lot 50 ft. wide by 132 dpep; % square from Clover Leaf station. Price $80; also one heating stove paid $23, will sell for $lO. Inquire at this office. 33-6 t