Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 82, Decatur, Adams County, 4 April 1908 — Page 3

fOp To Date Welt Foot [ Wear for Misses and I 1 Children To handle children's shoes t H that At well, wear well and H| look well is our business. We H have given our children’s de- | s partment especial attention 11 this season. We think we I j have found the acme of peril fetion in our Skuffers, Sprint- | i ers and Winking shoes for litte feet H Come and take a look. ■Tague Shoe Store

i Bair and warmer tonight; Saturday [increasing cloudiness and warmer, ■ with showers afternoon or night. RAILROAD BULLETIN GRAND RAPIDS & INDIANA. Northbound. | No. 8, dally ...1:28 a. m. | No. 7, daily ex. Sunday 7:57 a. m. No. 3, dally ex. Sunday... .3:07 p. m. Southbound. No. 8. daily 12:47 a. m. No. 12, daily ex. Sunday.. .7:16 a. m. No. 2, daily ex. Sunday... .1:16 p. m. ERIE. Westbound. No. 7, daily 1:41 a. m. No. 9. daily 3:06 a. m. No. 21, daily ex. Sunday... .10:10 a. m. No. 8, daily 1:18 p. tn. Eastbound. No. 12. daily 2:15 a. m. No. 8, daily 5:35 a. m. No. 23, daily ex. Sunday..2:oo p. m. No. 4. daily 3:26 p. m. T. ST. L. & W. R. R. Westbound. No. 1, daily 5:50 a. in. No. 8, daily 10:32 a. m. No. 5, daily 9:51 p. m. No. 23, daily local ex Sun. .10:32 a. in. Eastbound. No. 6, daily 4.52 a. m. No. 2. daily 12:28 p. m. No. 4, daily 7:00 p. m. No. 22, daily local 1:15 p. m. Daily Interurban Schedule THE FT. WAYNE & SPRINGFIELD RAILWAY CO. Trains Leave Trains Leave Decatur Ft. Wayne 5:50a. tn. 7:00 a.m. 7:00a.m. 8:30a.m. 2:30 a. m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:90 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30p.m. 4:00p.m. 4:00p.m, 5:30p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 11:00p.m. Theater parties taking the 7:00 p. m. car will arrive at Calhoun or Berry streets, Fort Wayne at 8:10 p. tn. The last car leaving Fort Wayne at 11:00 p. m. will wait until after the

'id You Ever Hear of a Kid

CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE The Shoe Seller.

Miss Iva Lett arrived home from a visit with friends at Monroe. David Berling went to Fort W’ayne this morning to look after business. Miss Pauline Heckmann. of Monmouth, was a Friday shopper in the city. Homer Edwards, of Pleasant Mlils. passed through the city to Fort Wayne to spend the day. Joe Edwards, of Pleasant Mills, went to Fort Wayne to see after business affairs for the day. Robert Jaebker accompanied his father to Fort Wayne on a business trip this morning, William Jaebker, of Preble came this morning enroute to Fort Wayne on a business trip. John Spuhler went to Hoagland to look after the interest of the Schafer Hardware company. Mrs. Morse Baker and children left this morning for Fort Wayne to visit her sister over Sunday. Mrs. John Dunlap returned to her home at Mattoon, Mich., after visiting her parents at Marion, Ind. Mr. C. Kelly and son, of Van Buren, came this morning from Berne, passing through the city to her home. Mrs. Alfred Kelly, of Geneva, arrived last evening to visit with Mrs. W. X. Bixler for a few days. Miss Ruth Ernst arrived home last evening from a visit with Mrs. C. E. Smith at Portland for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Macy arrived from Fort Wayne to visit a few days with Mrs. C. C. Eson and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. C. Byrd, of Geneva, was in the city this morning between trains, while enroute to Bluffton on a visit. Mrs. Eli Frickel, of Ohio, came this morning from Portland enroute to her home after visiting her parents there for a week. Nat Hull left last evening for Logansport, Ind., to spend Sunday with his wife and family, who are spending a week there. Miss Effie Patton came home last evening from Portland, where she has been spending her two days’ vacation with Mrs. C. E. Smith. The members of the Ben Hur lodge held their regular business meeting last evening. The degree staff practiced their part during the meeting, preparing to go to Garrett in May to attend the Northern Indiana congress which will be held there.

Having one pair of shoes resoled four times? Did you? Now conies Tom Hildebrand and says he ahs had the Elk Skin shoes he bought of me re-soled four times, and is still wearing them. I want to tell you Tom is one of the busiest boys in Decatur, and is hustlihg. If you have a boy that’s hard on shoes, send him to me.

Joe Beery went to Craigville on a business trip today. Miss Midge Smith spent the afternoon at Fort ‘Wayne. A. C. Spahr went to Van Wert, 0., to attend to business. Mrs. John W. Smith came from Bluffton to visit friends here. Rundolf Heckman, of Freidheim, was in the city this morning. Herman Scheimann, of Stop 20,was here this morning on business. W. S. Cress left at noon lor Payne, Ohio, to visit with his mother. Mr. E. Reinking left at noon for Schumm to visit for a few days. Miss Bertha Steele is spending Sunday at Pleasant Mills with friends. E. C. Pelz, of Ft. W’ayne, was a business caller here this afternoon. Mrs. J. W. Chilcote, of Willshire, Ohio, was here shopping this morning. Mrs. L. E. Steele left for Marion today to visit over Sunday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trim went to Van Wert, Ohio, this noon to visit their son. Mr. and Mrs. Fred White, of Marion, moved to this city to make their future home. M. A. Ripley, of Willshire, was here this morning to attend the fair association meeting. Mrs. Girt Reynolds and ’baby left at noon for Payne, Ohio, to visit her parents for a time. Miss G. Morehead, of Fort Wayne, passed through the city to Willshire, Ohio, on a business trip. Miss Mattle Fuller returned to her home at Pleasant Mills after doing her Saturday's shopping here. Newton Swank, of Bluffton, was here passing through to Geneva to spend Sunday with his people. All members of the I. O. O. F. lodge are requested to be present at their meeting Monday evening. Mrs. Geo. Cocher, of Bluffton, arrived at noon to visit over Sunday with her son, James Cocher and family. Mrs. Laura Sharp came from Marion today to make her future home in Decatur with Mr. and Mrs. Fred White. Mrs Edgerly, a graduate nurse of Hope hospital, arrived at noon from Bluffton to visit with Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Lutz and daughter, Jean, over Sunday. Mrs. John Adam Smith, of north Third street has been quite sick for several days and was but slightly improved today. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Lucky returned to their home at Birmington, Ind., after attending the funeral of his son Carl yesterday. Miss Johanna Frickte returned to school duties at Terre Haute after visiting here with her parents during her spring vacation. W. A. Kunkel has purchased a new automobile and the machine arrived here yesterday. It is a large red touring car and certainly a fine one. The old one was traded in on the new. — Bluffton Banner. Dwight W’ilson, of Elkhart, 19 years of age. was disturbed in his sleep by a gnawing rat and he sallied forth with lighted lamp and loaded revolver. A swinging door bumped against him, the revolver was discharged and the bullet pierced his foot. The cabinet of the M. E. Epworth league met at the home of Mrs. J. W. Vail last night for the purpose of perfecting plans for the social to be held at the church parlors next Friday night. An excellent program will be rendered and refreshments will be served. The entertainment will be In charge of the ladies this time and a good time is promised all who attend. Everybody is invited. Manager Lewis Hunt, of the Van Wert team of the Indiana-Ohio base ball league, has announced the list of players who will report there next Monday to try out for the team. The well known players on his slate are Hardin, catcher; Romine, pitcher; Carmony, first base; Gergory, second base; Stewart, short stop, and Dur ham. Campbell and Brambaugh, outfield. The team will be at Marion on April 14 and 15, at Huntington April 19, and at Fort Wayne April 26. While at Bluffton, to conduct Lenten services, Rev. Father H. A. Hellhake. of Sheldon, came near bleeding to death Wednesday night. After he had retired a small ulcer in his nose began bleeding and from 11 o’clock at night until 5 o’clock the following morning the priest tried vainly to stop the flow of blood. Greatly weakened by the loss of blood, he then aroused members of the household in which he was a guest and a physician was summoned. It was not until an hour later that the flow of blood was stanched.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Jury Finds for Defendant in the Ed Young $5,000 Damage Case TERM CLOSED TODAY Various Bills Allowed—A Week’s Vacation —Several Suits Dismissed i The February term of the Adams circuit court closed today after a very busy session. The April term will begin on April 13th after a week's vacation. The grand jury will convene on the same day and it may unlucky for some law breakers. After nearly twenty hours' consideration the jury in the case of Sarah Gleason vs. Ed Young to collect 25,000 damages for the death of Clem Boze, returned a verdict at six o’clock this morning finding for the defendant. It is said the first ballot resulted six to six, the six for the plaintiff finally coming over to the views of the others. A motion for a new trial will be filed. Peterson & Moran have entered appearance for the defendant in the case of Sadie E. Myers vs. Harvey E. Myers, divorce. The case of Richard B. Johnson vs. George Raver et al, foreclosure of mortgage, dismissed and costs paid. Citizens’ National Bank, of Portland vs. Rosa E. Smitley et al, to foreclose mortgage, appearance by Peterson & Moran and Dell Dragoo for defendants. Ida D. Whitright vs. Abraham Whitright, divorce, dismissed at cost of plaintiff. Grant G. Owens vs. Peter Helmrick, warranty, costs ordered retaxed. Delilah J. Butler vs. Margaret and Henry Mayer, trespass, J. C. Sutton appointed special judge to hear cause. State vs. Harry Miller. larceny, cause dismissed and defendant discharged. State vs. Isaac Zimmerman perjury, dismissed on motion by prosecutor. State vs. Russell White, arson, and State vs. Reuben Walling, neglect of child, dismissed. The court allowed the various bills for the expenses of the February term, including fees of clerk, baliff. court reporter, telephone rent, meals for jurors, etc. Probate officer Henry Lankenau has filed his semi-annual report, showing ten youths under his control, seven boys and three girls. Three are charged with burglary, four with incorrigibility, four with larceny and one for a misdemeanor. Four of the children are at work and six in school. Mr. Lankenau's report is complete and was approved by the court. He attended the meeting of the state board of charities and correction at Evansville last October and so reports. Lola P. Jones vs. Frank P. Jones, divorce, cause dismissed at cost of the plaintiff. Jesse Smith appeared in court this afternoon and plead guilty to a charge of keeping a gaming room. Judge Merryman promptly assessed a fine of SIO.OO and costs and gave him ninety days in jail, the jail sentence being suspended during good behavior of defendant Smith. In the matter of Charles E. Meyer, guardian for Richard P. Meyer, a sale of real estate was ordered at private sale after giving three week's notice. o — SENATORIAL CONVENTION. Arrangements Made for the Naming of a Joint Senator. Chairman Gallogly hase all arrangements made for the senatorial convention which will occur in this city at one o’clock on next Tuesday. The convention will be held in the court room, Allen county having forty-six delegates and Adams county fifteen. Steven B. Fleming, of Fort Wayne, is the only announced candidate and likely will be nominated. Among the speakers will be Mv. E. G. Hoffman, district chairman for the Twelfth district. Mr. Hoffman is the best that grows and will make a heart warming speech to the convention.

We Are Now Open for Business And it is time to secure your Breaking Plow and harrows. OUR NEW CASADAY SULKEY PLOW Leads them all having a Sod Moldboard Guaranteed to give satisfaction The lightness of draft and manin any kind of ground where a ner of handling the ground makes Riding Plow can be used. it superior to all others. Just received a car load and can supply your needs at once. Don’t forget we also have a complete line of Disc Harrows, Hoosier Disc Drills, spring and spike tooth harrows, all the best makes. We will be open from April Ist on after six o’clock. Come in and inspect our goods so we can show you we are right. Yours for business, , Laman & Lee

CITIES OF MEXICO (Continued from page 1.) put in bales, and sold for mak adobe or sun dried bricks. We often see corn in all stages, but as this is winter and the dry season, there is not much corn planted. Farmers are plowing for spring always with oxen, and a wooden plow with one woden prong in the earth and one handle. Occasionally we see an American plow, but one handle was always sawed off The plowman always wears white'cotton clothes, and a sort of sandal on his bare feet, and an immense hat they cali sombrera on the head, and if cool, a blanket they call a zerape around i!hom. usually gay wtjh color. Oh, yes, I must tell you about the corn. It is so valuable to them. They use every bit of it. They grind the grain on their home made mills. A slanting stone with legs, and a stone rolling pin. A woman on her knees grinds all the corn. The staple food seems to be tortillas, a sort of flapjack made from the ground corn. You see them sold on the street, by the single or dozen. In the markets at the church door, everywhere! They are the food of the Indian. The grain is used in different ways, but the tortillas are the most common. Os the husks, the fine inner leaves are used for tomalles. You see these inner husks done in (Continued on page 4.) —o PLEASANT HOURS (Continued from page 1.) names, and read. This caused a great deal of merriment. A delicious two course luncheon was the closing feature of the delightful evening. Besides the members of the class, the other guest was Miss Harriett Morrison. Miss Lucile Hale will be hostess at a ‘six o'clock dinner this evening at her home on Fifth street. The guests of honor will be the Misses Winifred Johnson, Pansy Bell and Fanny Frysinger. The members of the A. H. C. club •were delightfully etnertained by Miss Helen Niblick this afternoon at her home on Third street. Games and music were the chief amusements of the afternoon and at five o’clock a dainty luncheon was charmingly served by the hostess. The complimentary guests besides the club were Misses Jean Lutz, Frances Dugan, and her guest, Harriet Morrison. Miss Frances Dugan will entertain the A. H. C. club this evening at her home on Monroe street. The Maccabees will meet Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock at Mrs. Char- , ley Murray’s. All members are urged to be present.

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