Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 109, Decatur, Adams County, 6 May 1908 — Page 3

WHY HARD TIMES Are easy times for selling shoes when everybody is flush with money to light his pipe wth, nobody cares much whether a pair of gshoes lasts two years or two months. But when every zK » dollar counts then every- Zaj IM body is hungry to get his money’s worth—and more. If he pays 98 cents for a VwQ & pair of shoes he wants them dll l WMB to wear as long as a S2OO Bl t Woßk fur lined overcoat. “Money’s worth and nar W more just describes our . Walk-Over shoes. They are good shoes for bad times. All Walk-Overs have this trade mark. Tague Shoe Store

WEATHER. Showers and cooler tonight; Thursday generally fair and colder. RAILROAD BULLETIN GRANO RAPIDS &. INDIANA. Northbound. No. 5, daily 1:28 a. m. No. 7 daily ex Sunday 7:57 a. m. No. 3, daily ex. Sunday ....3:97 p. m. Southbound. No. 6, daily 12:47 a. m. NO. 12, daily ex. Sunday...7:l6 a. m. No. 2, daily ex. Sunday... .1:16 p. in. ERIE. Westbound. No. 7, dally 1:41 a. m. No. 9, dally 3:06 a. m. No. 21, daily ex. Sunday. .10:10 a. m. No. 3, dally 1:18 p. Tn. Eastbound. No. 12, daily 2:15 a. m. No. 8. dally 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, daily 5:50 a. n». No. 3, daily 10:32 a. m. No. 5, daily 9:51 p. m. No. 23, daily local ex Sun. 10:32 a. m. Eastbound. No. 6, 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 Decatur Ft. Wayne 5:50a.m. 7:00a.m. 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:30a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:30p.m. 5:30p.m. 7:00p.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.

Don’t Get The Idea That the Borrojaps Patent leather we warrant is a heavy leather. It s not. Being light, soft and firm is Jk what makes it wear. \\ e carry all styles Shoes and TF Oxfords made of this leather. The uppers of every pair warranted to outwear the first sole. This means no questions asked if tk e vamp breaks thriugh before the first sole wears through. Men’s $4.00 and $5.00 CHARLIE V OGLE WE DE TSte Shoe Safer.

Harry Molts made a business trip to Fort Wayne this noon. Mrs. Hattie Guit returned from Fort Wayne today after a several days’ visit there. The Misses Mayme and Gertie Radamacker are spending the day in Fort Wayne the guests of friends. Dr. Schaffner, of Willshire, Ohio, arrived in the city this morning to make a short visit with friends. Miss Margaret Clark returned this noon to Van Wert, Ohio, to her school duties after visiting for a short time with her parents. Mrs. Morrison left on the 1:19 train for Glendale, Ohio, where she will visit with her daughter, Miss Harriett who is attending college at that place. Attorneys D. D. Heller, C. J. Lutz and L. C. DeVoss returned yesterday afternoon from a business trip to Portland. Mrs. Henry Hoebell and Mrs. William Hoebell returned this noon to Fort Wayne, after spending a few days in the city the guest of Mrs. Ben Siting and Mrs. Barney Myers. The rains of the past few days have raised the St. Marys river considerably and if it should continue, the lowlands will be flooded, which would mean much damage to the crops. Mr. and Mrs. John Lachot, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Baumgartner and Mesdames S. E. Shamp and John Burk returned this noon from Kendallville, where they attended the Ben Hur doings. Mrs. Steinhogg, of, Washburn, 111., passed through the city this afternoon enroute from Prospect to Berne, Ind., for a visit with Mrs. Kattmann. Rev. Kattmann and daughter accompanied her. A man giving his name as C. Colter living in the vicinity of Berne, was lodged in jail last night by Policeman Fisher on the ;harge of public intoxication. He w s given a hearing this morning before Mayor France, who assessed the usual amount, $5 and costs. Prohibitionists of Adams county are planning s oig event for next Monday when they will hold a convention at the Chrsitian church, their official announcement appearing elsewhere in this issue. M. J. Fanning, famous Irish orator, will speak at the court house in the evening. They will nominate a county ticket and select delegates to the state convention.

Mr. Tom Bucktnaster made a business trip to Bluffton today. Jacob Goldblatt, of Cincinnati, was a business caller tn our city today. Clark Lutz left last evening for St. Ixtuis on business of much importance. Mr. Ruff Kiull returned to Fort Wayne, after making a short visit in this city. The recent rains have caused the water to be high in the stone quarries and river. Mrs. J. W. Shifferly returned today from a week’s visit with Dr. Springer, of Berne. John Sipe, of Willshire, was a business caller in our city today and has returned to his home. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hirschy, of Berne, arrived in the city this morning for a few hours shopping. ’■Dutch" Johns has accepted a position as night clerk at the Anderson and Baker restaurant. Mrs. C. Burr returned last evening to Monmouth after spending the day in the city shopping. J. L. Lower left on the 8:30 o’clock car for Fort Wayne, where he has business to look after. Mr. and Mrs. J. Elzey arrived in the city last evening to make a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Elzey. Last night’s meeting of the city council was indeed interesting as important business was transacted. Wai Wemhoff made a business trip to Marion last evening, where he has several large orders to look after. J. W. Jeffrey left for a few days on the morning train for Huntertown, to work on the G. R. and I. railroad. Mrs. L. J. Pennington left this morning for Fort Wayne, to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Lower, Timothy Ritter returned to Sturgis, Mich., this morning after making a pleasant visit in the city with Mr. Gilbert Strickler. A number of Marion people passed through the city this morning enroute to northern lakes where they will camp out for a week. Rev. Geo. Angermier spent a few hours in Fort Wayne last evening the guest of Rev. Father Thiele, of St. Peters. Catholic church. Mrs. E. X Ehinger ans daughter Edna left this morning for Fort Wayne for a several days’ visit with Mr. and Mrs. Grimme. A grand time will be had at the M. 1* church next Sunday night, when the newly elected officers of the Epworth League will be publicly installed. Dr. Wilcox will deliver a sermon to the young people. The local ball club will leave hero Sunday morning for Muncie, where they will play a game with the Muncie Shamrocks. A number of rooters will accompany the team. Milo Elzey is quite ill, suffering from rheumatism of the knee. He is unable to discharge his regular duties as bus driver and this capacity is being filled by Roy Miller. Miss Elenora Forbing continues to improve daily, and if nothing unforseen happens she will be up and around again in a short time. This will be cheering news to her many friends. Clement J. Keller, the new proprietor of the “Little Palace’’ livery barn on Jefferson street, has equipped his stable with new and up to date turnouts and he is already enjoying a liberal patronage from the people, who like to use nice rigs. Clipping and trimming horses is also done at this barn at reasonable prices. The school term is nearing its close and the scholars of the various public schools will son begin a three months’ vacation. It has been one of the most successful years in the history of the Decatur schools. The Senior class of the high school will have a great time during commencement week and se\y eral brilliant social events are scheduled for same. The musicale -to be given-by the students of the Academy of Music of the St. Marys church under the direction of the Sisters of St. Agnes, promises to be a glorious event. The affair is to be given for the benefit of the church and the very best talent in the city will carry out the program. Tickets will soon be on sale and no doubt the Bosse will he packed on the evening of May 14. “No state in the Union,” says a Texas judge, “has had anything like the experience of Texas in the matter of owning allegiance to different governments. In the course of its history it has recognized the authority of at least six different flags —-that of France. Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the United States, and the Confederacy. Now it is once more the grand old emblem of Uncle Sam that is kissed by our prairie breezes and that our people honor and love as well as ever they did the Stars and Bars of the Southern Confederacy. The best part of it is, too, that this time the flag of the Union will never be supplanted. It has come to stay forever.”

PROHIBITION COUNTY CONVENTION. The Adams County Prohibitionists will meet in convention on next Monday. May 11, at 2:30 p. m. in the Christian church to elect a county chairman and nominate officers of the county, and to nominate delegates to the state convention which will be held at Indianapolis May 19 and 20. At 7:30 p. m. there will be a mass meeting at the court house, the speaker to be M. J. Fanning of Philadelphia, the great Irish orator, one of the greatest platform speakers in this country. We want every business man in Decatur to attend this meeting and hear him. By order of County Chairman. 108-5 t o — H. Sprague left on the 2:30 o'clock car for Valparaiso, where he will transact important business. Dan Beery made a trip to Fort Wayne this morning in the interest of the Decatur Horse Sale company. William Cole returned from Huntington today after visiting for a short while with his father, Mr. HenryCole. Solomon Neuenschwander returned to Fort Wayne this morning after making a pleasant visit in the city with Reuben Lord. Tom Gallogly left this morning for Muncie where he will attend the district county chairmen meeting at that place tomorrow. Ora Hoffman, advertising agent for the Majestic theater, was here todayadvertising "Caught in the Rain" at Fort Wayne, on next Monday the 11th of May. Mrs. J. N. Butler returned to her home at Rigdon, Ind., this morning after making a several gays' visit in s city the guest of Sylvester Garner and family. Citizens of Celina. Ohio, are exceedingly- jubilant over securing an appropriation of $30,000 from the state to begin the work of improving the banks of the Grand reservoir. Otto Burns, with Decatur last season. has so far recovered from an injury to one foot, the ligaments having been torn lose, that he has resumed his place on the Sharon, Pa., team. At last Jack Hendricks team of Fort Wayne in the Central League, known as the railroaders, broke their w-inning streak yesterday when they lost to Evansville to the tune of 9 to 4, through ragged and poor playing. It was tough luck for the champs, but it had to come.

Big After Easter Sales Great Cut in Prices We have made a cut of 20 per cent discount on all Ladies Spring Suits, from the regular retail price. Call early and get the latest novelties at Bargain Prices. During this sale you can get some exceptional values that are to your interest to buy now La(li€S Waists § In this department will be 5I J* found, Fine Lawn waists at ' lx $1 $1.25 $1.50 $2 to $3 /y /{W ® ee OUr neW line efOre y° U M rt lE make your purchase. We can please you. Ladies Wash Suits We have a nice line of wash waists and skirts at W $3.50 $4.00 $4.50 and $5.00 Less than you can make them for and nobby new styles to select from. Ask to See Them While Stock is Complete. NIBLICK & COM’P'Y

COURT HOUSE NEWS No Cases Set for this Week But Four Trials Will Be Heard Next Week 10 PER CENT PENALTY Is Being Added to Taxes Now —A Marriage License —Other Items A junk dealer’s license was issued to Julius, Elie and John Johnloz to purchase in Monroe and vicinity for one year. A marriage license was issued to David Ritter, aged twenty-two, a carpenter from Steele, Indiana, and Clara Deyo, aged nineteen. A number of taxpayers who in former years, have acquired a habit of dropping into the county treasurer’s office a day or two after the limit has expired, to pay their tax. are discovering that this year, as we have announced frequently-, that they must pay the ten per cent penalty. The duty is by no means a pleasant one for the treasurer, but he has no alternative, as the new law is rigid on this point. No cases are set Ijor trial in the Adams circuit court during the rest of the week, but four are scheduled for next week. The case of Henry C. Davis vs. Fred W. Fuelling, suit on note, SIOO, is set for Monday; Carrie Shoemaker vs. George E. Shoemaker, divorce, set for Wednesday; Isaac A. Wible vs. F. S. Armantrout, extr., claim $35, Friday; Horace Kohne vs. Joseph W. Hakes, note $250, Saturday. o Loch’s city band held its regular practice work last evening at Loch's hardware store. The boys are coming along fine in their music, are playing nothing but the latest airs and we predict a bright future for them.

C--- THE - - R YST A L HTHEATRESs OPEN TONIGHT MOTION PICTURES. First film—“ The Gendarme Has a Keen Eye.” “A Good Joke.” Second film—"A Bewitching Woman." “The Mummy.” ILLUSTRATED SONG. “Don't Scorn the Sailor.” SCHMUCK & MILLER

Messrs. Herman Contar. Al Graham, Charles Voglewede, Frank McConnell and T. W. Shelton left on the 10:00 o'clock car for the site on which the new- park is to be built to arrange matters and the amusements that are to be placed there soon. It is the intention of the committee to have thp new park opened by the last of May. George W. Cotton, of Elkhart, arrived in the city last evening, on real estate business, which at this season of the year is very active in Elkhart county. Before rettirning home he will visit Marion and Huntington where he has several deals pending for Elkhart county land. Yesterdaymorning Mr. Cotton stated he received a letter from his son Frank Cotton, who has just completed the gold cure at the Plymouth sanitarium. Frank said in’the letter that he believed he would never again crave liquor as he had in the past, the treatment he has undergone having entirely destroyed his appetite for the curse. Frank has been offered and has accepted a job at Plymouth and tells his father he will remain there for the present at least.—Bluffton Banner. THE PICTORIUM TONIGHT First reel —“Ice Industry in Sweden.” Second reel —“The Scout.” SONG. “I Know the Reason Why.’’ J. B. STONEBURNER, Prop.

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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. Confer PHONE 92 J. T. Kocker returned to Bluffton after Epending <- short time in this city the guest of his sou, W. L Kocher.