Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 78, Decatur, Adams County, 31 March 1908 — Page 3

JTague Shoe Store

WBMTMBH. i Showers tonight and Wednesday; I warmer tonight; cooler north portion ["Wednesday afternoon or evening. I -in >' 1 rwggfcaaessaMEassßs-se'i Carl Moses is confined to his bed ■ suffering from lagrippe. Mrs. Fred Bell went to Fort Wayne ■ today to spend the day. Ben Welker will go to Fort Wayne to night to see Ben Hur. Harry Jefferies will witness the play of Ben Hur this evening. Mrs. C. A. Dugan is at Fort Wayne today visiting with friends. Henry Koenieman went to Hoagland this morning on a special business . trip. P. W. Smith, of Richmond, came to this city this morning bn banking business. Attorney D. E. Smith went to Berne this morning to look after legal business. Mrs. Charles Myers, of Angola, is in the city the guest of friends and relatives. County Surveyor L. L. Baumgartner made a business trip to Berne this morning.

Mrs. Martha Everhart, of Monroe, | arrived to be the guest of Mrs. Frank I Cloud. Mrs. C. C. Wilder returned to her | heme at Monmouth yesterday after | making a short visit in. the city, Mrs. D. M. Rice of Monmouth, did ' shopping in the city yesterday and I returned to her home in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weimer, of I Fort Wayne, have come to the city f for a visit wi’ih friends and relatives. ■ - Mrs. C. T. Windell and four chilli dren returned to their home at KenI dallville after visiting here with her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Majors have gone to F’ort Wayne for a visit with friends before returning to their home at B Berne. 1 Major Allison and wife returned; home last evening from the south, where they have been spending the winter season. Daniel Sprang left Sunday night for Cardwell, Mo., to look after business in the interest of the Decatur Egg Case Co. Mrs. J. W. Vail. Mrs. B. Earl ’’.rker and Mrs. C. B. Wileox will leave tomorrow for Anderson and Thursday Mrs. P. G. Hooper and Mrs. W. H. Gilpen will go.

DON’T WAIT Until a day or two before Easter to make your footwear seelctions —you may be disappointed. Although our stock is the largest ever, and as one lady said: -‘Don’t look ike you could ever sell all those Oxfords this summer,” they are going fast, and take my word for it—pick whie the pickings good.

CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE The Shoe Seller.

We Are Headquarters for Skuffers lust what you want for the little folks. \\ e have them in both tan nd patent. Come in and see them.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gast and daughter Mildred are at Fort Wayne today. Ed and Tom Haviland, of Geneva, were business callers in our city today. Charley Colter left thia morning for Lagrange to attend to a call of business. Lewis Scheiman is learning the tricks of being a conductor on the interurban line. Milo Elzey and Miss Katherine Smith will attend the play at Fort Wayne 'today. Chris Meyers, of Geneva, came to the city this morning to look after business interests. Miss Jesse Magley is taking a day’s vacation today. Sne is spending the day at Fort Wayne. Aliiss jHattie Studabaker left for Fort Wayne to day to spend the afternoon and evening. Miss Rose Smith arrived home from Monroe, where she has taught school during the past winter. Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Thurst returned home from Monroe this mortiing, where they have been visiting. Miss Frances Dugan and her guest Miss Harriet Morrison left for the day at Fort Wayne with friends.

Conrad Sigg, of Payne, Ohio, passed through the city from his home to Fort Wayne on a business trip there. Mrs. Dallas Reed has returned to her home at Huntington after being the guest of her mother, Mrs. M. Fullenkamp for several days. Abe Boch went to Geneva this morning where he will purchase horses to be sold at the next sale conducted at the Decatur horse stables on First street. Mr. Emerine, editor of the Decatur Times, arrived last evening from DeGraff, Ohio, where he has been visiting his mother and who accompanied him back to Decatur to be his guest for several days. The Bultemeier livery sale was conducted at the Decatur Horse company barns yesterday and it was most successful. Colonel FYed Reppert held the hammer and every animal and article was sold for a good price. George H. Babcock, who recently completed a course of study at Purdue university in pharmacy, left this morning for Bloomington, where he has accepted a position in a drug store. B'or the past few days he has been the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Babcock.

D. S. Bailey left for Berne to attend to business. Mrs. Mary Swartz, of R. R. 9, was a caller here today. John Wit more, of Berne, was a Decatur caller today. Andy Idlewine, of Geneva.was a business caller at Decatur today. Ben Miller, of Geneva, was a business caller here today. Ed Schlagenbaul, of Berne, came here on business today. Fred Arn, of Berne, was here buying horses this morning. Able Sprunger, of Berne, was a business caller here today. P. W. Smith, of Richmond, was here on his weekly business call. Alfred Ryf of Berne, came this morning on a business call. John S. Peterson left at noon for Indianapolis to attend the state convention. Miss Mattie Meyers, of Ohio, arrived today to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dixon.

Mrs. Frank Herman left this morning for Fort Wayne to visit with her brother for the day. Mrs. J. S. Bowers went to Fort Wayne this morning to attend a millinery opening at Pigeons. Miss Florence Sprunger arrived home from Oberlin, Ohio, to spend the spring vacation with her parents. Mrs. C. W. Hocker, of Elkhart, returned to her home after visiting here with her daughter, Mrs. E. V. Mason. Mrs. Charley Meyers, of Angola, who is visiting here with her father and sisters, left for the day at Fort Wayne. The Misses Edna Crawford and Anna Martin returned this morning from Fort Wayne, where they saw Ben Hur last night. Mr. and Mrs. John Lachot and Herbert and Lilah Lachot. Miss Bessie Baumgartner attended Ben Hur last evening at Fort Wayne. The Misses Ethel and Tottie Hilderbrand, Mary Winans and Ida Bogner spent Sunday at the country home of Miss Gertrude Keller two miles north of the city. Many people of this city will attend Ben Hur at Fort Wayne tonight. Those who witnessed the gorgeous production last night are loud in their praise over the cleverness with which it was staged. The St. Marys river is again confined within its banks and the fiishermen will soon be looking for earth worms and lodge in a quiet spot along the river to tease the finny tribe. It is said that the St. Marys abounds with larger fish this year than ever so boys get your tackles ready. It is reported that L. A. Holthouse is suffering from tuberculosis of the brain. During his sickness several months ago when suffering from pneumonia in its worst stage, Mr. Holthouse was slightly affected mentally and his present condition is to a great extent attributed' to same.

Mrs. John Studabaker, Sr., is slightly better today and she was able to take nourishment for the first time in three days. She is suffering from what is known as rheumatic neuritis. The disease has affected her right hip and owing to her advanced age the disease is slow in yielding to treatment. —Bluffton Banner. Messrs. D. D. Mills, FYed Schurger, William Burdg and Edgar Gerber left this morning for a trip through Ohio in the interest of the Homestead Art company, of Fort Wayne. The boys will be gone eight months and before returning will work in Pennsylvania. They left in buggies and will travel in that manner. Going from here they will work Van Wert. Delphos, Findlay, Fostoria and Tiffin, Ohio. Among those who witnessed the beautiful Christian drama. Ben Hur, at Fort Wayne, last evening were Mr. and Mrs. John Lachot, Miss Lilah Lachot, Miss Bessie Baumgartner. Miss Mayme Deininger, Laurie Meyers, Will Hortenbrier, Miss Katie Long, Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Heller, Ben Beavers, Harold Wilcox and others. Quite a crowd is planning to attend the performance tonight and tomorrow. C. O. France has gone on a few day’s trip through Ohio in the interest of the Center Ice Cream company. Since assuming his position with this company, Mr. France has closed several large deals for the famous ice cream and he has proven himself a valuable man to this institution. The Confer Ice Cream company sells ice cream and soft drinks to business men in all the surrounding towns.

The Huntington jury in the case ot D. A. Mosher, twice tried for complicity in the murder of the infant child of his daughter, returned a verdict of “not guilty” on Satlurday. The daughter, now serving a term in ihe woman’s prison for the crime, was a witness in the case against her father. She admitted having struck the child with her fist as it was born. Mosher says he will now take up his residence in Michigan.

Charles W T aggoner was a Bluffton . business caller. Fred Hoffman is a Fort Wayne business caller ;oday. Miss Minnie Orvis will see the play of Ben Hur this evening. Mrs. John Melotte left this noon on a pleasure trip to Poneto. William Sheerer, of Monroe, returned to his home this noon. Charles Idlewine, of Geneva, came this morning to attend to business. Miss Victoria Stone, who has been so seriously ill is no better today. Charley Stolz, of Portland, was a Tuesday morning business caller. Taiford Runyon, of Linn Grove, came this morning on a business trip. Clifford Thomas, of Lima, Ohio, is looking after a farm at Berne today. Judge A. M. Macy, of Winchester was here this morning for a short time. Charley Voglewede went to Toledo. Ohio, on a pleasure and business trip. Mrs. Harriett Gilpin came home from a week’s visit'at Rockford. Ohio. Charley Christen left this morning for Napoleon, Ohio, on a business trip. B. J. Terveer left for Toledo, Ohio, on a pleasure and business trip this noon. Miss Bessie Schrock arrived home from a visit with her sister at Indianapolis. Columbus Baker left at noon for Terre Haute, where he has accepted a position. A. C. Hirschey, of Berne, passed through to Huntington, where he is working. Mrs. Fred Stone returned to her home at Water Falls, Mich., after visiting here. Frank Reynolds returned to Anderson after visiting his parents here for a couple days. Mrs. C. J. Kline returned to Bluffton after being here as the guest of Mrs. John Meyers. Mrs. Stella Campbell, of Muncie, returned to her home after visiting her mother over night. Charley Robenibe, of Fort Wayne, passed through the city to Craigvllle to visit his relatives. Mrs. Pat Moran and children returned from a visit at Marion to their home at Geneva today. Mrs. E. Edwards returned to her home at McClure, Ohio, after visiting her mother at Portland. Mrs. Matt Stair, of Bluffton, return- ■ ed home after visiting her sons and , friends here over Sunday. Mrs. O. H. Tyndall went to Willshire today to attend the funeral of her sister-in-law Mrs. Will Meyers. Rev. E. H. Walters, of Bobo, passed through the city to Anderson, where he will attend the conference.

Mrs. F. M. Andrews returned to Monroe after being called' here at the bedside of her sister's child. Whitney E. Smith, attorney of F’ort Wayne, passed through the city to Winchester, on a business trip. Miss Christiana Steinmen, of Minster, Ohio, returned to her home after being the guest of Miss Clara Lange. Mrs. E. L. Helwig, of Bluffton, returned to her home after visiting with Mrs. Chris Strebe for a couple of days. Mrs. C. P. Swinney, of Spencerville, passed through the city to Anderson, where she will attend the conference. G. A. Bunner, of Bobo, passed through the city to Anderson where he was sent as a delegate to the conference. Mrs. Geo. W. Tester, who was visiting here with his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tester, went to Berne to visit relatives. A large number of Geneva people came to the city today to testify in the damage suit that is occupying the attention <*f the Adams circuit court. —o— —————— NOTICE TO PROPERTY HOLDERS Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of March, 1908, the common council of the City of Decatur, Ind'., adopted a resolution declaring it was necessary to pave Sixth street from the north line of Monro e street, thence north to the south side of Nuttman avenue, and there to terminate with modern paving blocks or paving brick, according to the plans and specifications now on file in the office of the city clerk, and said council fixes the council chamber of said city, where they will hear all persons whose property will be affected by the proposed improvement at seven o’clock p. m. on the 14th day of April, 1908. THOS. F. EHINGER, City Clerk. leachw-3w

SALE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS. The household goods of the late Ell Presdorf will be sold at auction, at the resident on south First street, third house from jail, at one o’clock Thursday afternoon. April 2nd. These goods are all practically new and' in first class condition. 77-5 t

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RYS T A L WTHEATREM OPEN TONIGHT MOTION PICTURES. First film—“ The Forger in High Society.” “Mr. Short Sighted Goes Shritoping.” Second film—“A Kilnd Hearted Gentleman.” “A Home at Last.” “For a Flower.” ILLUSTRATED SONG. “When the Swallows Build Their Nest Sweet Marie." SCHMUCK & MILLER INVITE A TEST. Holthouse Drug Co. Ask Catarrh Sufferers to Try Hyomei on Their Guarantee. Holtbouse Drug Co. invite all who suffer from any form of catarrhal troubles to test the virtues of Hyomei under their absolute guarantee to refund the money if the treatment does not give perfect satisfaction. There is no other treatment for catarrh that in any way resembles Hyomei; none that gives such quick, curative results and lasting satisfaction; none that can be sold under a guarantee like this—to refund the money unless it cures. Catarrh is a germ disease, and when you breathe Hyomei, its antiseptic healing reaches the most remote air cells in the nose, throat; and lungs, killing all catarrhal germs and driving the disease from the system. Get a dollar outfit of Hyomei today from Holthouse Drug Co. under their guarantee offer.

CARD OF THANKS. We hereby take this plan to extend our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of husband and father. Mrs. Hannah L. Wells and children. o- - Miss Anna Clark will see Ben Hur played this evening. Mrs. Kate Place was spending the day at Fort Wayne. Jack Bremerkamp is in the city for a visit with his mother. J. Fisher returned to Michigan after being here on business. Peter Forbing left at noon for Craigville on a business trip. Frederic A. Keifer left this morning for Bluffton on a business trip. Mr. Everett, of Lafayette, was here on a business call this morning. Mrs. C. D. Spuhler will witness the play of Ben Hur this evening. Miss Mae Spuhler leflt for Fart Wayne to see Ben Hur this eveningG. J. Johnson returned to his home at Fort Wayne after being here on business. The Rebekah lodge will have an initiation tonight at their regular meeting.

THE PICTORIUM TONIGHT First reel —“Terrible Ted.” Second tfeel—“The Woodchoppers Daughter.” SONG. “Can’t You See I am Lonely?” No one presented a ticket with the luckey number last night so their will be two gold pieces given away tonight. Bring in your tickets. J. B. STONEBURNER. Prop.

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REAL ESTATE Do you want to buy a farm? We have a large list of farms for sale located in this county at. prices that will interest you. We also have some attractive propositions in Michigan timber and farm land. Quite a number of Adams county farmers have located there, and ail are doing well. We have mah y more good propositions there for buyers of cheap lands. If you have only a small amount of money and want to own a farm of your own, co me in and see us. Among the farms located in Adam s county we have the following: A 40 acre tract, 6 room house, small bam, other outbuildings, fairly well fenced and drained, soil all black sandy loam, a good bargain. Also an 80 acre farm, 7 room house, large bam, other outbuildings, well fenced and fairly well drained, partly black and partly sandy loam; this is a bargain if sold soon. A 100 acre tract in good community, excellent 8 rom house, bam and •ther outbuildings fair, well fenced an d fairly well drained, soil partly black and partly sandy loam; some timber, can be sold at a bargain if sold soon. MONEY TO LOAN—We have plenty of money to loan on Improved farms at lowest rate of interest. No delay. Complete or partial payments allowed. No commission. Write us for full information. Phone 430. Office over Bums Harness Store Northern Indiana Real Estate Co.

Jack Craven, attorney, of Warsaw, was here on business trip. An exciting time was experienced at the waterworks plant Monday afternoon when the valve of the blowoff head gave way and hot water was thrown in every direction. It was. however, fortunate that none of the employees were scaided.

**************************** ♦ A High Class Farm • * -..-- — - ‘ — * : FOR SALE : ♦ ========== * ‘ 100 ACRES OF GOOD WALNUTfLAND 100 • « Black sandy soil, with new farm buildings modern in every way, well fenced, in good # * locality of Adams county. Thi s a model * * stock farm and a bargain for any one who # * wants a farm of this kind. Enquire at this # » office. * *

Silver Sale During Balanct of March Having an overstock of Solid and Plated Silverware I will sell the same at greatly reduced prices All $1.50 Solid Silver Spoons including all building Qt spoons, goat. . . . vliZu All $1.25 Solid Silver Aft Spoons go at .... wIIUU AH sl.o©Solid Silver Spoons go at | j(j Plated Spoons, Meat Forks, Berry Spoons, Individual Salad Forks and Tea Sets, Baking Dishes will be sold from % to % off. Take advantage of this sale and lay in a supply of GOOD SILVER ENGRANING FREE W. L. LEHNE, JEWELER

Harry Castle, of B'ort Wayne, returned home after visiting here. A. J. Smith will leave tonight for Anderson to be a lay delegate from this city to the M. E. conference. Mr. Smith will assist in selecting delegates to the general conference which will be held in Baltimore, Md., this spring.