Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 108, Decatur, Adams County, 5 May 1908 — Page 3

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WEATHER. Showers tonight and probably Wedhesday; not much change in temperature. RAILROAD BULLETIN GRAND RAPIDS A INDIANA. • Northbound. No. 5, daily 1:28 a. tn. No. 7 daily ex Sunday .7:57 a. m. No. 3, daily ex. Sunday ....3:07 p. m. Southbound. No. «, dally 12:47 a. m. No. 12. dally 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. 3, daily 1:18 p. m. Eastbound. No. 12, daily 2:15 a. m. No. 8, daily .'. 5:35 a. m. No. 22. daily ex. Sunday.. .2:00 p. m. No. 4, daily 3:26 p. m. T. ST. L. & W. R. R. Westbound. No. 1, dally 5:50 a. m. No. 3. daily 10:32 a. m. No. -5, daily 9:51 p. m. No. 23, daily local ex 5un.10:32 a. m. East bound. No. •, daily 4:52 a. m. No. 2, daily 12:28 p. m. No. 4. d ally 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 Deeatur Ft. Wayne 5:50a.m. 7:00a.m. 7:00a.m. 8:30a.m. 8:30a.m. 10:00a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:30a.m. 1:00p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:30p.m. 11:00p.m. Theater parties taking the 7:00 p. m. ear will arrive at Calhoun or Berry streets. Fort Wayne at 8:10 p. m. The last car leaving Fort Wayne at 11:00 p. m. will wait until after the show.

New No. 126 Toe For the business man who wears Oxfords wc especially recommend this toe. It is just broad enough to be com- y sortable for a man who is on bis feet all day. W e these Oxfords in both black Patent and Tan Russia Cali leathers. The Patent is Borrojaps the kind we warrent to outwear the first sole. Worth while thinking about for the man who has trouble with patents. , Men’s $4.00 CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE The Shoe Seller.

Dr. P. B. Thomas went to Monmouth on business today. Wm. Chronister made a business trip to Fort Wayne last evening. Louis Kline, of Stop was a business caller in the city yesterday. Mr. Henry ScMeferstein, of Stop 25, was a business caller in our city to day. D. E. Lauferty, of Fort Wayne, arrived this morning on his regular business trip. Miss Martha Fonner returned to her home at Monmouth after shopping here last evening. Mrs. G. Kurt netumed to Monmouth after spending a few hours in the city on business. Emil Ehrhart Who was a business caller in the city, left for his home at Fort Wayne. George Brewster returned to his home today after looking after business affairs in the city. E. Biggs returned to his home at Williams last evening after being a business caller here yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lindsley have returned from an extended visit with friends and relatives in Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Schwartz, of Fort Wayne, have come to the city for a visit with friends and relatives. James Hurst and his son Frank went to Hoagland today where they are the contractors on a new brick house. Mrs. W. A. Weyner went to Bluffton this morning to visit for a short while with her daughter, Mrs. W. A. Markley. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bracht returned to Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon. They were here to attend the funeral of Ireta Bracht. Attorneys C. J. Lutz, L. C. DeVoss and D. D. Heller went to Portland where the motion for a new trial in the Coffee case was argued. The newly elected directors of the park amusement company will go to the grounds tomorrow morning to plan for the buildings that are to be constructed. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Brackett went to Chicago today for a several days’ visit with friends. From there they will go to Mt. Clemens, Michigan, for a months’ stay. Miss Anna Yaker left on the morning car for Fort Wayne, where she will attend the show at the Majestic theater, and see Lillian Russell in a new comedy, “Wildfire.'

Mrs. Wilhelm has returned from a trip to Fort Wayne. P. Beard, of Geneva, transacted business in our city today. Mr. Tom Shean mdae a business trip to Fort Wayne this noon. Mr. C. L. Rainier made a business trip to Fort Wayne today. Herman Heckman, of Root township, was a business caller in our city today. Miss Madge Hite and Miss Everett will attend the show at the Majestic this evening at Fort Wayne. Mrs. Jesse Burdg made a business trip to Frankfort this morning to work in the interests of the B. B. ointment. Mr. G. E. Trenam, freight solicitor of the Pennsylvania railroad, was a business caller in our city yesterday. Fred Brown, of Berne, was a business caller in the city today and returned to his home on the afternoon train. Mrs. John Hessler left for Fort Wayne this afternoon for a few days’ visit with her mother, Mrs. Parent, of that city. Mr. Harmon Yager left this afternoon for Fort Wayne, where he will attend the show at the Majestic this evening. Rev. Max Benzinger, of Hesse Castle, arrived in the city this morning to be the guest of r ather Wilken for a few days. Fanny Cole and Harold Wilson will see Lillian Russell in “Wildfire” this evening at the Majestic theater in Fort Wayne. George Wemhoff and his son Master Adrian, returned from Fort Wayne last evening, where they had been on a business trip. Martin Laughlin returned to his home at Geneva this afternoon after attending the session of the county commissioners. Mr. Murphy, of Toledo, Ohio, traveling freight agent of the Nickel Plate railroad, is in the city for a short visit with friends. Unclaimed letters are at the postoffice for Mrs. Cora McMohane, Edward Hamil, Ruby Felt, James Barone, and Mrs. Donia Barto. Rev. Mgr. Vechrtering and Rev. Father Kroll, of Fort Wayne, spent a few hours in the city yesterday with Rev. Theo. Wilken and returned on the late car. A. Van Camp went to Monroe this afternoon to transact business with the Monroe Grain Hay and Milling Co.. He states that the new* mill may be in operation by June Ist. William Richards left this afternoon for Terre Haute, Indiana, where he will represent the Modern Woodmen of Adams county at the state convention to be held tomorrow. Mrs. Ida Bader, of Decatur, left on the morning car for Fort Wayne and from there she will go to Valparaiso where she will attend the school at that place to prepare herself for teaching. Miss Pearl Burdg, niece of Marshal William Tucker, and Charley Sweitzer and lady friend, Miss Hulda Looser, all of Decatur, were the guests of Mr. Tucker and family Saturday and Sunday.—Berne Witness. Mrs. Marion Beall and her daughter Miss Margarite, of Fort Wayne, passed through Decatur today enroute from Willshire, Ohio, where they have been attending the funeral of Mr. Alex Beall. W. H, Fledderjohann left this afternoon for Richmond, where he met with the Commercial Club of that place to discuss the project of extending the Fort Wayne and Springfield interurban. The Indiana-Ohio base ball league, in which Decatur won the pennant last year, opened today, Richmond playing at Van Wert and Huntington at Logansport. There are only four teams in the league this year. Isadore Kalver let a contract today to Carpenter Jacob Miller for the construction of a new house on his lot in the Patterson addition. It will be a five room house with front and rear porches, coal shed, etc., and will be ready to rent in about five weks, Frank C. Baxter, the young attorney who w r as among the unfortunates that lost their lives in the Aveline hotel fire, was a particular friend of Miss Ida Kohne of this city. Miss Kohne having formerly been employed as stenographer for the W. H. Kiblinger Co., of Auburn, Ind. Mr. L. F. Alexander made a business trip to Fort Wayne this afternoon to arrange with the Packard Piano Co. whom he represents in the city, for the shipping of two Packards to be used in the musicale that is to be given by the Sisters of St. Agnes on the 14th of May. , A letter was received from Dick Blossom this morning, who is located at Pensacola, Florida, stating that he is getting along nicely. He is now regularly detailed as yard printer in the job printing office In the navy yard and has proven to be a worthy man. His many Decatur friends will be glad to hear that he is prospering.

ANNUAL ELECTION Commercial Club Held Their Annual Meeting Last Night A GOOD BOARD Arrangements Made to Aid the Special Election The annual election at the Commercial Club last night was attended by a large number of the membership of this faithful band. The club house has just been cleaned and presented a very attractive appearance, and a pleasant evening was devoted to club affairs. Reports from the various officers were read and approved, and the election which followed gave the club as directors W. P. Schrock. Earl B. Adams, Dr. Roy Archbold, L. A. Graham, Oscar Hoffman, D. N. Erwin, H. J. Yager, F. V Mills and Dr. D. D. Clark. They will meet Wednesday evening for organization and election of officers. An auditing committee composed of Jesse G. Niblick and T. J. Durkin were appointed to audit the secretary and treasurer’s reports. An important feature of the meeting was the appointment of committees and the calling of a general meeting at the Commercial Club on Wednesday evening in the interest of the Fort Wayne and Springfield right-of-way subsidy. The committees appointed will personally see every business man and invite them to the Wednesday evening meeting, at which time plans will be laid to carry theelection in favor of the subsidy. o A GREAT PROGRAM ♦ (Continued from page 1.) A. Meibers, S. Smith, A. Kohne and E. Miller. Song—A. B. C. Piano, Mrs. Q. Neptune; song. Sop., M. Kintz; alto, E. Corbett. Curtain. PART THREE: Song—“Massa’s in the Cold, Cold Ground.” Piano, M. Boknecht, I. Snellen, N. Niblick, M. Niblick, violins, J. Geary, F. Braun, J. Haimann, R. Geary, A. Radamacker, L. Kintz; mandolins, L. Sprunger, L. Lange; guitar, Mrs. Lenhart. Song—“ What Would You Take for Me Papa.’’' Piano, S. Smith; song, M. Connell. Quartet —“Gallop de Concert.” G. Meibers, B. Deininger, Mrs. Neptune and M. Boknecht. Trio —Knights of Columbus Two Step. L. Keller, N. Hull, L. Bosse, Fr. Gaffer, E. Stein, S. Braun. Piano solo —Ripples of the Alabama. M. Deininger and A. Kohne. Duet —“Last Rose of Summer.” M. Boknecht and Mrs. Q. Neptune. Quartet- —American Line March. G. Meibers, C. Kinney, J. Lange and E. Miller. Duet —"Mermaid's Song.” M. Boknecht, I. Snellen, M. Kintz and N. Niblick. Duet —Clayton's Grand March. First and Second Piano. J. Didot, M. Kintz and E. .miler. Curtain. PART FOUR: Pupils who are to receive grade diplomas. "Maryland, My Maryland”—Marie Connell and Matilda Berling. Japaneses Dance—Duet. G. Baker, R. Keller, and R. Coffee. First grade “Listen to the Mocking Bird” —Stella Brown and Matilda Herman. Second grade—Piano solo —"When You and I were Young, Maggie.” G. Coffee and A. Kohne. “Star of the Sea” —Adelaide Sellemeyer and Bertha Deininger. Second grade “Storm”—Joseph Didot and L. Bosse. Third grade—Piano solo —“Sweet Bye and Bye.” Transcription. N. Niblick and M. Boknecht. “Harp at Midnight”—Edith Miller, Genevieve Berling. Awarding of Diplomas by Rev. H. T. Wilken. “Home Sweet Home”'-Variations. Piano. B. Deininger, A. Sellemeyer, A. Meibers and E. Ehinger; violins, J. Geary, A. Radama.ker, Fr. Braun, and R. Glutting; mandolins, L. Sprunger and L. Kintz; guitar, Mrs. Lenhart. Curtain. -• o The Knights of Pythias will have first degree work on Thursday evening. It is requested that the members and the degree team be present.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS Will Foughty Granted a Divorce Last Evening— No Session Today WILL FILED TODAY Will Be Probated Thursday —Tax Paying Ended at Ten O’Clock Last Night Judge Merryman went to Huntington today, where he will be busy for two days hearing a damage suit in the court there. Consequently there was no session held here. The divorce case, William H. Foughty vs. Emma Foughty was heard Monday evening and the court granted the decree as prayed, with judgment against plaintiff for costs. The last will of Peter Moeshberger was filed today and will be probated as soon as Judge Merryman returns. It provides for the payment of debts and funeral expenses and bequeaths all the property, real and personal, to Mrs. Moeshberger so long as she lives. If any is left at her death the property is to be divided equally among the four children, Edna, Tilsa, Martin and Dula. The will was written April 26, 1908, the same day upon which Mr. Moeschberger died and was witnessed by F. W. Mosure, Levi Atz, and J. L. Graber. The county treasurer’s office closed at ten o'clock last evening. If you didn’t get your tax paid, you will have to add the penalty. Yesterday the office was the busiest place in town, today it was lonesome. One man paid his tax this morning, ten cents being added because he was tardy. Henry Dirkson was a business caller at Fort Wayne today. Miss Edith Porter will see the show ate the Majestic this evening. W. S. Hughes, of Fort Wayne, was a business caller in our city today. O. N. Snellen returned this afternoon from a business trip to Hoagland. P. W. Smith returned to Richmond this afternoon from a business trip to this city. E. G. Evesizor, of Muncie, looked after affairs here today and has gone to his home. Miss Gladys Bowers and Miss Black went to Fort Wayne this afternoon on business. Mrs, P. M. Lowe, of Delta, Ohio, is in th city the guest of her son, F. E. Smith and family. Ernst Balsiger, of Berne, returned to his home this aft 3 noon after transacting business here. Christ Reusser, of Berne, transacted business here this morning and has returned to his home. Hartzell Reynolds left on the afternoon car for Fort Wayne, where he has business to look after. Mrs. J. Telton, of Berne, did some shopping in the city today and returned to her home this afternoon. Mrs. A. Wagner, of Briant, was a caller in the city this morning and returned to her home this afternoon. Misses Frances Bryson, Ethel Barkley, Fannie, Mary and Madge Hite will go to Fort Wayne tonight to see Lillian Russell in “Wildfire.” The Misses Pansy Bell and Frances Merryman left on the afternoon car for Fort Wayne where they will attend the show at the Majestic this evening.

C. THE - = R YST A L STH EATRESS? OPEN TONIGHT MOTION PICTURES. First film —“The Sleeping Beauty” (hand colored, extra fine). Second film —“The Gendarme Has a Keep Eye.” “A Good Joke.” ILLUSTRATED SONG. "Won’t You Come Over to Philly, Willie?” SCHMUCK & MILLER WISE ABOUT VOUR EYES When the eyes need care, the best $s none too good. My only business is the fitting and making of glasses. Examination made without charge. My factory being on the premises makes the cost reasonable and all my work is guaranteed satisfactory. Glasses from SI.OO up C. A. MEIGS EYESIGHT SPECIALIST 1006 Calhoun St. Ft. Wayne, Ind. ACKER CEMENT WORKS Located on north Second street, opposite Heckman Flouring Mills, manufactures the Ideal Cement Block, the Simpson Porch column; have on hand a large supply of blocks of last year's manufacture at 8. 10 and 12 cents; also gravel, mason sand, lake sand and cement for sale; cement work In all designs. If you need anything in this line and want to save some money, call on me and get prices before buying elsewhere. All orders filled promptly. 102-12 t SAMUEL ACKER, Mgr. ———————w ——— TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. The partnership heretofore existing between Isaac L. Babcock and Win. H. Ward and known as I, L. Babcock and Ward, dealers in real estate, is this day dissolved by mutual agreement. ISAAC L. BABCOCK. Itw3w WM. H. WARD.

$5.00 First Class Excursion Tickets via "Clover Leaf Route” To ST. LOUIS and Return Going May 9 and 10 Return; leaving St. Louis until May 11 TOLEDO, ST. LOUIS AND WESTERN RAILROAD Ask the “Clover Leaf Agetit

V * LOW CUT FOOTWEAR We invite attention to our choice and unusually handsome lines of Women’s Low Cut Footwear. The newest creations of the World’s best Shoemakers are here. Oxfords, Colonials, Pumps and Slippers in many exclusive designs. A display well worth any Woman’s time coming to see. Prices reasonable in every instance. ——Winnes Shoe Store ICE, ICE Do you use it? If so leave your order with the City Ice Line And secure artificial ice for your coolers this season, H. L. Conter PHONE 92 THE PICTORIUM TONIGHT First reel —“Ice Industry in Sweden.” Second reel —“The Scout.” SONG. “I Know the Reason Why.’’ J. B. STONEBURNER, Prop.