Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 116, Decatur, Adams County, 14 May 1908 — Page 3

A Xi THE BEST MEN’S J|K Men’s Work Shoes ffiMan A rare bargain in work shoes at $2.00 a pair in kan!f|j» garoo calf upper and solid MSI sole leather counter and inBB| ner s °le. We also carry a full line of Elkskin shoes al ■ Wk, $3.00 a pair. Bo>s at $2.50 ■ a pair in black and tan tip blucher and plain. These shoes we have handled for five years and we know they are right. Tague Shoe Store

WEATHER. Showers and thunder storms tonight and possibly Friday; warmer extreme north portion. RAILROAD BULLETIN GRAND RAPIDS & INDIANA. Nerthtxajnd. No. 5, daily ....1:28 p.m. No. 7 daily ex. Sun... 7:57a.m. No. 3, daily 3:07a.m. Southbound. No. 2, daily ex. Sun 1:16 p.m. No. 6, daily 12:47 p.m. No. 12, daily ex. Sun 7:16 a.m. No. 16, Sunday only ......8.51 p:m. ERIE. Westbound. No. 7, daily 1:41 a. m. No. i, daily 3:06 a. m. No. 21, daily ex. Sunday. .10:10 a. m. NO. 3, daily 1:18 p. m. East bound. No, 12, daily 2:X a. m. No. 8, daily 6:35 a. m. No. 22, daily «t. Sunday.. .2:44 p. m. No. 4, daily 3:26 p. m. T. ST, L. & W. R. R. Weotbound. No. 1, daily 5:50 a. No. 3, daily 10:32 a. m. No. 5, dally 9:51 p. m. Not 28, daily local ex Sun. 10:32 a. m. East bound. No. 4, daily 4:82 a. n. No. 2, daily 12:28 p. tn. No. 4. d aUy 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 Beeatur Ft. Wayne 5:50 a.m. 7:00a.m. 7-:ooa.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30a.m. 10:00a.m. 10:00a.m. 11:30a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:00p.m. 1:80p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Theater parties taking the 7:00 p. m. car 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.

“CIGARETT" jf Thats the name of the new Tan Russia Oxford we got in today. This one has collar back and is fastened in front with a large Brass Bridle Buckle, has four large brass • oblong eyelets to keep your laces flat and looking neat. The tips have the new V perforation. If you like nobby t stuff, you'll like this one. H I Men’s $4.00 CHARLIE VOGLCWEDE The Shoe Seller;

W. H. Lee made a business trip to Fort Wayne today. Mrs. Earl Snow went to Fort Wayne today for a short visit. The funeral of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Fonner was held today. The funeral services of the late Mrs. Sarah McDaniel were held today. Arnold Bentz left for Fort Wayne this morning to visit with friends. F. H. Schinerer made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. The K. of P. lodge at Bluffton are again agitating the building of a home. Frank Elzey returned to Bluffton, after visiting in the city the guest of friends. Jesse Rice, of Berne, passed through the city today enroute to Bluffton, to visit with his parents. Louis Shroeder from north of the 'City returned today after transacting important business here. Mrs.| F. C. Schinerer went to Fort Wayne today to make a pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Roehm. C. O. France returned today from a business trip to Rockford, Ohio, in the interest of the Conter Ice Cream company. Mrs. George DePeyster returned to her home in Michigan this morning after making a pleasant visit here the guest of friends. Mr. F. Hayward left this morning for Fort Wayne and from there he will go to Lima in the interest of the Decatur Packing company. L. L. Baumgartner and Orval Harruff made a business trip to Geneva this morning, where they have some roads to survey in Hartford township. Henry Diehl went to Fort Wayne today, and from there will go to Lima, where he will witness an operation to be performed upon his daughter in that city. Herman Yager and Chas. Christen arrived home last evening from Washington, Indiana, where they had been attending the K. of C.’s state convention and report a fine time. The Decatur Horse company will hold their regular horse sale one week from tomorrow and it is promised that an unusually good consignment will be disposed of on that day. Mrs. Helda Thornberg passed through the city this morning enroute from Marion, Ind., to Traverse City, Mich., to be at the bedside of her brother, who is seriously ill.

B!anc4»* Hart Sj spending the day at Fort Wayne. Bluffton is housing sever*! cases of scarlet 'fever. Mrs. Guy Jetonson is spending the day M Fort Wsyne. John Smithley made a business trip to Fort Wayne this mcrning. Mrs. Minnie Hltzman. of Hoagland, is in the city doing some shopping. Mrs. H. Schinerer left this morning for Fort Wayne to visit with friends. J. H. Orvlll returned to Hoagland today after visiting in the city with friends. Mrs. C. E Burr went to Fort Wayne this morning where she will do some shopping. J. M. Wells returned to Geneva this morning after being in the city on business for a short lime. Mr. Schafer returned this morning from an extended business trip to Indianapolis and Connersville. Ross Andrews returned to St. Louis, Mo., after visiting for a few days here with Jiis father, Joe Andrews. Charles Yager, of Pleasant Mills, was a laisiness caller in the city today and has returned to his home. J. C. Lochner, of Auburn, was in the city today looking after business affairs and has returned to his home. Dr. H. E. Keller has gone to Indianapolis to attend -a board of health meeting that win be in session until Friday. Messrs. C. A. Dugan, W. A. Kuebler, D Schmitt and E. Bleeke returned last evening from a business trip to Toledo. A large vote was polled today in the subsidy election and as we go to press no one is speculating as to the results. Mrs. M. Burwell went to Decatur last evening where she will visit Mrs. George Zimmerman for a few days. —Bluffton Banner. J. W. SSoneburner left for Foct Wayne this morning and from there he will go to Warsaw, where he will visit with friends. Frank Stone, the Fort Wayne traveling man, and old Decatur boy, was calling on the trade and his many friends here today. Squire Armantrout, of Geneva, came to the city this morning to look after business affairs. He returned to his home this afternoon. Mrs. Earl Peters left this afternoon for Waterloo, where she will be the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs; W. H. Leas over Sunday. The Decatur fans are expecting a great game of ball next Sunday when the locals and the Fort Wayne Greys cross bats ion the local diamond. Mesdames Charles Sparks and Mont Evans, from Delong. Ind., attended the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Fonner this morning and left on the 8:30 car. Two contracts for macadam roads will be let at the next term of commissioners court, they being the J. F. Lachot and the West Pleasant Mills Extension One.

The Democrats of St. Marys township will hold a mass convention at Pleasant Mills on Saturday evening, May 23, at which time they will nominate candidates for trustee and assessor. Miss Edna Huffman led today for Bloomington, Indiana, where she will make a several days’ visit with Fannie Frisinger and Winifred Johnson, who are attending; college at that place. Miss Nellie Kelley, of Geneva, returned to her home Wednesday morn-' ing, after spnding thd past few days as the guest of her uncle, George H. Kelley, of east Walnut street. —Portland Review. John Bollinger left today for Liberty Indiana, whene he will begin work on a school house contracted for. Six men ,will join Mr. Bollinger next Monday, and it will take at least six weeks to complete the job. The One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Indiana Regimental reunion was held at Ligfcaler Monday, with Fred L. Feick, of Garrett, as one of the principal speakers. The reunion next year will be held at Elkhart. The old soldiers’ decoration day services to be held at the M. E. church Sunday, May 24, will indeed be interesting. Rev. Stangel, of the TJ. B. church has prepared an excellent address for the occasion and the M. E. choir will furnish special music.

THE PICTORIUM tonight First reel—“ The Laughing of Roma.’’ Second reel —“The Old Maids Inheritance.” SONG. “Common Sense.” No one received the gold piece last evening. Another drawing this evening. Bring in your tickets. J. B. STONEBURNER. Prop.

FEDERAL GRAND JURY. A. Number of Indiana People Were . Indicted. The session of the federal grand jury at Indianapolis has enaed and the report shows indictments found against the following Indianians: Hiram Maine, of Indianapolis, charged with sending defamatory and treatening postal cards to Congressman Joseph Cannon; Michael A. Yo«ng, Indianapolis, charged with putting on an envelope he had mailed the advice “If not found at address given try county jail and workhouse." Frank Jaycox, Indianapolis, charged with making and having in his possession a duplicate kep to a street mail oox; Arry E. Gilliland, charged with having embezzled some of the money order funds while postmaster at Rugby, Ind:; Harvey B. Hitt, Vincennes, charged with sending an obscene letter through the mails; Minnie Hire, Warsaw, charged with a simlar offense; J. Frank Leas, charged with stealing mail while serving as a clerk in the Bloomington postoffice; Fred Waldsmith and Edward Clauser, charged with assaulting a federal meat inspector at Logansport; Louis Silverstein. of North Manchester, charged with violation of the bankruptcy act by making a false oath in connection with a bankruptcy case; Samuel H. Lewis and Ada S. Lewis, charged wiht passing bills that had been raised from $1 to $5, in gas belt towns; William Courtney and Charles Nickerson charged with having had in their possession molds for counterfeit silver dollars; Elizabeth Kremer George Kremer, Fred D. Connor and Samuel W. Vance, of New Albany, charged with having made false affidavit in regard to a pension. Arraignment day, when those who have been indicted may enter their pleas, has been set for May 20.

Lase Ellis is on the sick list. Julius Haugk made a business trip to Roanoke today. J. C. Evans returned to Monmouth after visiting in th© city. W. W. Watch returned to Monmouth after transacting business here. Mrs. John Bowers went to Fort Wayne on business this afternoon. Raymond Bremerkamp made a business trip to Portland this afternoon, home after being in the city on busihome after bleng in the city on business. W. T. Lanning returned to Metz, Indiana, after transacting business here. Mistress p. W. Hazzard returned to Monroe after making a visit here with friends. Mrs. Chas. Colter left this afternoon for Fort Wayne to make a visit with friends. Elmer Sultzer returned to Geneva after transacting important business in the city. Wm. Yeikle, of Geneva, has returned to his home after doing some business in the city. Fannie McConnell attended the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Fonner and, left on the 11:30 car. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watkins returned to Paulding. Ohio, after spending a few days in the city. D. M. Hensley is the loser of a possum that he kept in a Cage in his store. The animal get out some time last evening.

H. P. Lark, county surveyor of Wells county, was in the city today, and left for Fort Wayne this afternoon, where he has business to transact. Henry Schroeder, of north of the city is the loser of a valuable Shepherd dog. The dog either strayed away or was stolen some time during last night. L. C. Helm of this city, will go to Indianapolis next week to attend the opening of the new I. O. O. F. building, just completed and now ready for occupancy. Mrs. 0. P. Edwards, of Leipsic, Ohio, and Miss Margaret Vesey, of Fort Wayne, arrived tn the city this afternoon to be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick. Aut Rachael Barnett had a serious attack of heart trouble some time during last night and for a time her life was despaired of. Dr. C. S. Clark was called and administered medical aid. She is reported as being better this morning, but hopes for her recovery ar.e doubtful. Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman arrived from Norfolk, Va.. at noon Saturday, after conducting several weeks evangelistic campaign in that city following his work in Philadelphia. Other members of his corps of evangelists arrived at Winona Lake on Friday, including the Rev. Frank Grandstaff, Rev. Daniel S. Toy, Rev. C. T. Schaeffer, W. H. Collison and wife, William Asher and wife, and Miss M. E. Barber. Rev. Schaeffer reached home in time to welcome the arrival of a brand new boy.—Warsaw Indianian.

Jaunty Clothes for Young Men are among our season’s shipment. The snug collars, the thin edged shapely lapels,the neatly fitting back —the general effect —all are extremely appeal- T” \ \ & mg to young men of good tastes | Our prices are reasonable. We i aS*. Y-Ft 5 ifY | ” ave extra values from *' --"f555 so 3518 ! 9 pf i M have the best stockings for 9 .Y' children in the city. h i w J ISc per pair or • - 'Wi/i two P airs lor I i A —' Wbl See Mr FANCY VESTS at ALIVI B|| popular prices •’•OuM a yy | | /v ""1“ f "s. From 50c to $5.00 We Can Surely Please You Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson. “CATER TO THE MAN WHO CARES”

Mrs. Catherine McLean was taken suddenly ill yesterday afternoon at about 4:30 o'clock and she is in a serious condition. Mrs. H. A. Fristoe received a card last Monday from Indianapolis stating that her brother Wallace Merriss who has been confined to the city hospital and underwent an amputation of his limb, that he was slowly improving.—Geneva Herald. Mrs. Hetty Green has been threatened with death by the writer of a bland hand letter, unless she gives >5,000 to the writer. She now is accompanied by a detective when she leaves her New York apartments in the Plaza [hotel. The letter states that a messenger will call at the hotel for the money. What would be thought of a man who would peg along a hot and dusty road “sot back,” when he could ride in a 40-horse power automobile and save time, temper and shoe leather? He would be considered no more foolish than th man who tries to run his business without] advertising, whea the big 40-horse power automobile of newspaper publicity is at his command.

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THE WEMHOFF MONUMENTAL WORKS 315 Monroe Street. West of Adams County Bank

BIG SHOW FOR PICTORIUM. Tekara, a Specialty Act, Has Been Secured. J. B. Stoneburner, of the Pictorium, has secured the services of Tekara, a famous European Magician and mind reader, who will give special performances at each show tonight and tomorrow night. It Is said he is one of the best on the road. No extra charge —a 25-cent show for five cents and the Pictorium should be packed at each performance. Mr. Stoneburner is certainly trying to give his patrons the worth of their money—ten films, a song and and a good specialty act for a nickel. o Tom Stoneburner left on the 2:30 car for Angola, where he will work at the barber trade. A government inspector was here today securing a statement from Deputy Sheriff Ed Green concerning a report sent in that he was taking mail addressed to the police chief from the postofflee when he and Fred Bohnke were both claiming the office of marshal. No serious trouble is anticipated.

Mausoleums, Statuary and High Grade Memorials We have the largest monumental works in Eastern Indiana, fully equipped with the latest machinery for turning out stone work quickly and perfectly. Our plant is equipped with PNEUMATIC TOOLS No job too large, none too small for us to handle. We erect work anywhere . . . |IA KNOW OUR WORK IS FIRST-CLASS V KNOW OUR GUARANTEE IS GOOD IVU KNOW OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT

C=z = the RYSTAL ■THEATRES OPEN TONIGHT MOTION PICTURES. First film—“ Ail is Fair in Love and War” (a comedy). Siecond film—“A Comedy of Errors" "Galvanic Fluid.” ILLUSTRATED SONG. “Among the Valleys of New England.” SCHMUCK & MILLER Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Beiberick and children went to Ft. Wayne this afternoon for a short visit. ■ 1 ' ■ B — NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS. We are pleased to announce that Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs and we recommend it as a safe remedy for children and adults. THE HOLTHOUSE CO.