Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 125, Decatur, Adams County, 25 May 1908 — Page 3

Are Your Feet Little? t I Then you are proud of them, andwant them well dressed. Are they big? If so, more reason why you should be particular about the style of shoe you wear.Tague’s shoes • always attract attention as to style, and detract from size of foot. Tague Shoe Store

WEATHER. Showers and thunder storms tonight and probably Tuesday. RAILROAD BULLETIN GRAND RAPIDS & INDIANA. Northbound. No. 5, daily 1:28 a.m. No. 7 daily 7:57 a.m. No. 3, daily ex. Sun 3:07 p.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 8.51p.m. ERIE. Westbound. No. 7, daily 1:41 a. m. No. 9, dally 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. dally 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. m. 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 5:50 a.m. 7:00 a.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. 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p. in. 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. 9:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Theater parties taking the 7:00 p. in. car will arrive at Calhoun or Berry afreets, Fort Wayne at 8:10 p. m. The last car leaving Fort Wayne at 11:00 p. m. will wait until after the show. Clairvoyant ■TO LOW FEE LOW 7 PRICE THIS WEEK ONLY PROF, HALE His marvelous revelations are the wonder of all, in business, speculation, love affairs, reunites the separated; tells if husband, wife or sweetheart is true; removes evil influences gives names, dates, facts and locations; in fact, on all affairs of life his help is priceless. He tells your name in full; also names of friends and enemies, he gives you luck and tells you how to gain your heart s desire. Satisfaction positively guaranteed. Open 10 a. m .to 8 p. m. Also Sunday. 334 South Winchester St. _

L. C. DeVoss went to Fort Wayne this morning on legal business. Mrs. Theodore Kennedy spent the day at Fort Wayne with friends. Troy Babcock has accepted a position in the Nachtrieb drug store. D. V. Steele went to Monroe this morning to look after business affairs. This is carnival week, and the tented city is located just east of the city. Mrs. Laura Crill and son Ralph visited Mrs. Hendricks, of Monroe, yesterday. Fred Hoffman went to Winchester this morning to look after business affairs. L. Hyman and Miss Smith were at St. Joe yesterday spending the day with friends. Frank Holloway, of Bluffton, Ind., was the guest of Miss Agnes Voglewede over' Sunday. Miss Stella Wemhoff returned to Fort Wayne after visiting with her mother over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Dailey, of Van Wert, Ohio, attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann Foor yesterday. Clark Spahr was at home over Sunday. He returned to Angola this morning to resume his school duties. Rev. Spetnagel gave another sermoa on his series, the Voyage of Life, Sunday evening and the church was well filled. Marehall Fleming, of Portland, arrived this morning and will be in the city some length of time cleaning cisterns. Mr. Nelson, of Craigville, was here today attending the funeral of his sister, the late Mrs. Jones, of Seventh street. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Studabaker, of Bluffton, visited W. J. Craig and wife over Sunday. They returned home this morning. Mrs. George Roop and Mrs. Hattie Beery were at Monroe spending Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Hendricks, who is very ill. Fred Kolter spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kolter and returned to Fort Wayne, where he will resume his school duties at the I. B. C. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dailey and Mrs. Chas. Wilkinson, of Van Wert, were in the city yesterday attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Ann Foor. The many friends of Aunt Kate McKean ■will be glad to hear of her recovering nidely from her recent illness. She is still very weak, but is considered out of danger. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Wert, of Portland, who were the guests of friends and relatives at Willshire over Sunday parsed through the city this morning enroute to their home. If the peach crop is killed this year the newspapers* and pessimists must abide their time. A merchant whose business it is to watch the fruit prospects asserted yesterday that it would be June Ist before it could be told for sure whether the crop would be heavy or light. Peaches, have not set yet, and pending this operation of nature, the pessimists will have to wait. Miss Ida Ehinger left Sunday over the Chicago,, and Erie railroad on the 1:18 train for Denver, Colo., where she will make a several weeks’ visit. Miss Ida has been in poor health for quite a while, and a trip west was suggested in the hopes of regaining her health. She is one of the most popular girls in' the city, acting as stenographer in the employ of the Decatur Egg Cace Co., and her many friends are hoping she will be much benefitted by her trip.

A. J. Smith made a business trip ■to Warren, Indiana, today. Miss Emily Wyatt spent Sunday at Kokomo the guest of friends. E. H. Lane, of Fort W 7 ayne, made a business trip to Bluffton today. Ed Stapleton, of Huntington, Ind., spent Sunday with Decatur friends. Milton LaVelle spent the day at Fort Wayne, transacting business. Wm. Schroeder, of Stop 11, was in the city on business this morning. W. J. Craig, who has been ill for several weeks, shows little if any improvement. Sol Kahn, of Cincinati, Ohio, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Runyon Sunday. Mrs. James Thompson went to Fort Wayne this morning after spending Sunday with relatives. C. C. Schafer and a party of friends enjoyed an automobile trip to Fort Wayne Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Lawrence Lindsey, of Celina, Ohio, was here yesterday in attendance of the Foor funeral. Mr. and Mrs. George Foor, of Rockford, Ohio, attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann Foor Sunday, Judge J. T. Merryman went to Fort Wayne on one car and returned on the next one, Wm. Wittward went to Fort Wayne this morning and will look after the interests of the Decatur Furnace Co. while there. Miss Hilda Tudor and Miss Long, of Portland, have returned to their home after making a visit with Miss Frances Bryson. Mrs. Jno. Evans and her mother, Mrs. McLaughlin, of Wichita, Kansas, went to Fort W’ayne this morning to spend the day there. Mrs. John Fleming went to Huntington this morning with the expectation of bringing her mother, Mrs. Jno. W 7 etter home with her. M. A. Clem, who has been at Gettysburg, S. D., was In the city over Sunday, and returwgd to his home at Monroeville this morning. Miss Edna Hoffman, who has visited the Misses Fannie Frisinger and Winifred Johnson at Bloomington, will arrive home tonight. Mary Myers returned to her home in Decatur last evening. She attended the funeral of Mrs. Maria Moser yesterday.—Bluffton Banner. Mrs. C. G. Hudson, wife of Mr. Hudson, formerly pastor of the Decatur M. E. church is in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Vail. The Misses Clara Boknecht, Helen Evans and Florence Kunkle left for Angola, where they will attend normal schoql for a twelve weeks’ course. Forrest Danner and Oscar Andrews are new employes at the Schafer Hardware store, beginning their duties today. This enferprising firm now employ twenty-one people and are still growing.

Med Miller has just completed painting the City Ice Line wagon for Herman Conter and the same is a dandy. Med is an artist in hi Mine and can always deliver the goods. Give him a call. Mrs. Mabel Ames wishes it announced that she has been granted a divorce by the Michigan court, from her husband, B. F. Ames. The decree was granted on the grounds of neglect, and failure to support. Mrs. J. T. Merryman left this morning fOr Fort Wayne, leaving there at noon for Cardwell, Mo., where she will enjoy a several days’ visit with her son Charles, who is auditor of the Paragould and Memphis railroad. Her visit is a surprise for her son and we venture the guess that it will be one of the happiest of his life. Attorneys D. E. Smith left this morning for Indianapolis, to attend a two days’ session of grand lodge of Masons. The laying of the corner stone of the new Grand Temple will be done after which a two days’ business session will ensue. Vice-president Fairbanks delivered an address today. The new building has been erected on the corner of Illinois and North streets. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Dunbar and children, of Linn Grove, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Haughton and baby, of Decatur, will spend Sunday in this city as the guests of Dr. and Mrs. A. Haughton. Clifton worked for several years as operator and agent at different places on the Grand Rapids an<>-Indiana railroad, but is now interested in a bakery at Decatur. — Bluffton Banner. Thomas R. Marshall, the democratic nominee for governor, addressed a great audience at New Castle. He denounced the trusts that oppress the people, urged tariff revision and' referred to Roosevelt’s policy as that of a king. Mr. Marshal lauded William J, Bryan and the crqwd cheered whenever he mentioned the Nebraskan’s name. He flayed the republicans of the state and the nation for their extravagance in spending the people’s money.

M. F. Rice transacted business at Berne today. Mrs. Stump of Monroe, was here on btrniness today. W. A. Dul\ of Willshire, Ohio, went to Fort Wayne this noon. John Benninghoff, of Fort W’ayne, went to Ridgeville this afternoon. Archer Shady went to Magley, after being here on a visit with Mr. Stetson. Mrs. Arthur Moorhead, of Willshire, Ohio, made a trip to Fort Wayne on business. Mark Moran made a business trip to Portland and will remain there a few days. Mayor C. O. France was at Fort Wayne transacting; important business today. Mr. and Mrs. George Conrad and son Fred spent the day at Fort Wayne ■ visiting relatives. Miss Rose Kuntz, of Berne, went to Bluffton for a few days’ visit with her aunt, Mrs. Moser. W. E. Russell, agent for the Prudential Insurance Co., was at Montpelier collecting today. Mr. and Mrs. John Schindler, of Fort W’ayne, passed through here enroute to Berne on a visit. “In the good old summer time.” You have been singing about all winter seems to have landed at last. James Andrews went to Bluffton enroute to Elwood. He spent Sunday with John Smith and family.

Mrs. Mary Teeple was in the city enroute to Geneva after visiting at Willshire Ohio, for a few days. Mrs. Wolford Wisehaupt and children, who visited in the city, have grne to their home at Lima, Ohio. Mrs. Mel Mallott and son Charles visited John W’illiams for a few days and returned to Ridgeville today. Rev. A. M. Killespie, who preaches every two weeks at Grover Hill, Ohio, was in the city enroute to his home at Redkey. S. L. Riesen, of Chattanooga, Ohio, passed through Decatur to Berne, where he will look after business interests. The Misses Hilda Tudor and Mabel Long left for their home at Portland. W’hile here they attended the Bryson house party. Prof. True Fristoe, of Troy, Ohio, was the guest of his parents here over Sunday returning to his home this morning. Mrs. S. E. W’hittman left for her home at Bluffton after spending Sun* day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Peterson. Mesdames Loch and Dailey, of Bluffton, returned to their home. While here they were the guests of Mrs. Harry Deam. R. R. Ernsberger, of Bluffton, spent Sunday here with his wife, who is in the city at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Baker. Mrs. M. B. Miller who has visited Mrs. L. G. Ellingham for several weeks, returned to her home at Winchester this afternoon. L. G. Williams, of Indianapolis, visited a few days with his father-in-law, Gus Hawkins, and left for Warren on business this morning. Reverend F. H. Cremean preached at Pleasant Grove church yesterday. He returned to Huntington this morning, where he is professor in the Central college. Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Johnson and son Rosswold who visited Chas. Hocker, of this city, and relatives at Monroe, left for their home at Kendallville this afternoon. Unclaimed letters are at the postoffice for Mrs. Bertha Eaton. Mr. Ed Hamil, Peter Julius, Mrs. Elva Johnson, A. M. Williams, L. E. Wright and Miss Pearl Wiley. A boy named Didot lost his watch at the ball park Sunday afternoon and it was found by Ed Green. The lad missed bis timepiece at supper time, imagined he had been touched at the carnival grounds, where he had also spent an hour. The marshal was informed, but before any trouble was started the watch was located, Mr. Green having announced his find at the ball park. While playing with an ax Sunday noon, Harris Coffelt had the misfortune to have his little finger on the Jleft hand painfully injured by his brother Erny. It appears that the two brothers went to Sunday school as usual on Sunday and returning home went over to the Stultz home nearby, and began to play with the ax. Harris had his finger on a stick of wood with no intention whatever of doing his brother any injury, with the above results. Dr, Miller was called and attended the lad taking the injured member off at the joint. Harris is resting easier today and will recover soon. While tlhe affair was purely accidental, yet this should be a lesson to the small boys who are continually playing with such deadly instruments.

L. F. Alexander made a business trip to Warsaw, starting at 2:30 this afternoon. Amos Hirschy, of Berne, transacted business about the court house this afternoon. P. W. Smith, of Portland, was transacting business at Fort W’ayne this afternoon. Isadore Kalver will have a five room house for rent on Line street within a short time. Carl Moses was quite ill yesterday and last night, although he is greatly improved today. Miss Mayme Deininger went to Fort W’ayne this afternoon on business and for a visit with friends. Philip Auth. the jeweler, is contemplating the erection of a new house in the Hannah addition. J. O. Dull, of Glenmore, Ohio, changed trains here from Marion, Ind., enroute to his home town. EM H. Lyons was at Fort Wayne transacting some important business. He left on the one o’clock car. The Marion Owls ball club returned to their home last night after playing a fast game of ball in this city. The remains of the deceased, Mr. Slundt, will He in state between the hours of eight and two o'clock tomorrow. Mrs. Amanda Dix and children, who visited with her parents for a few days, left for her home at Fort W’ayne this afternoon. The city base ball club will not play ball next. Sunday on account of the K. C. installation. However, a good team will play here one week from Sunday. That spring is really here is evidenced by the fact that the sweet music of lawn mowers and carpet pounding is heard constanly. Glad spring don't come twice a year. Work is going merrily along in the construction of the Ward Fence burning and much is accomplished each day by the large force of workmen. The building is nearly under roof. The program to be rendered Decoration day promises to bw very interesting. Attorney D. E. Smith is scheduled for an address and he will without doubt interest a large number of people. Two real live rattle snakes are on exhibition at J. H. Voglewede and Sons’ shoe store. They were captured by ex-Treasurer Voglewede on his farm south of the city. Call and take a look at them if you care to.

Behringer, who captained the Decatur team last year is making good with Keokuk in the Central Association. In a double header Sunday he made four hits, stole two bases, had five put-outs, three assists and no errors. Linderbeck with Quincy is also making a great record.

On Wednesday evening John Stonburner will have at his popular play house known as the “Pictorium" the latest photographs and pictures of the murderess, Belle Gunness and the Gunness farm, and the tragedies connected with it. He will also have a special person along with these films who will give a lecture and describe these pictures You cannot afford to miss it, the price being only five cents.

\A/e Have Buggies Galore Young men are yon anticipating the purchase of an up-to-date buggy. If so we can show you the largest and best assortment in the city. We have special jobs of vehicles arriving daily and we urge comparisonwith any other _ / Z\ Vs I / /\ on the market, as to quality andprice. WE CAN also show the very best line of light harness, neat and up-to-date at prices to suit the purchaser and we have rare bargains in store for all who pay us a visit. Don’t Delay. ATZ & STEEI—E Three doors South of Fashion Stables. <

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Have you seen it work. There is no question about the INSURANCE not being safe. Any x child can operate this stove with perfect safety. It Costs No More Than the Other Kinds We have these wonderful stoves in all sizes. We can give you the names of 35 families we have sold these stoves to this spring. SCHAFER’S Up-to-date Hardware Store.

Miss Elva Scolds, of Berne, arrived to be the guest of Harvey Harruff and family. D. V. Ruckman and family who visited G. W. Ruckman of this city left for their home at Hoagland this afternoon. W’ord from Springfield, Illinois, assures the friends of Tom Railing that he is delivering the goods in the Three Eye league. This is welcome news and it will be no surprise if big Tom is soon nursing the ball in the big league. Messrs. D. B. Erwin, F. V. Mills, and A. H. Sellemeyer, members of the school board, were at the West Ward building this afternoon making preparations for the work of improvements to ensue. New sanitary closets will be installed by P. J. Hyland and Butler and Butler will place anew cement floor in the basement. The work on same will begin soon. Boyd Putnam leading man this season for the Lillian Russell company, died today at the home of his broth-er-in-law, Lyman Craw, at Irvington, N. Y., from Bright’s disease developed during a nervous breakdown. Mr. Putnam became ill in Rochester early in March, and retired from the stage. The actor was a son of Judge Putnam of Grand Rapids. Mich., and a descendant of Gen. Israel Putnam of revolutionary fame.

Don’t take any chances on having yewr house blown up or your family injured or killed by using any kind of a gasoline stove. ALL GASOLINE STOVES ARE DANGEROUS BUT The INSURANCE

D. H. Miller visited at Greenville and arrived home this afternoon.

As we go to press James Hahn, against whom an affidavit has been filed, has not been apprehended. Widow Reynolds, residing on the Boknecht farm suffered two hemorrhages of the lungs yesterday and she is in a critical condition. Miss Emma Gillig bookkeeper at the Old Adams County bank and Miss Mary Heffner left yesterday for Tiffin, Ohio, where they will visit for a week or more with friends. Representative Gilhams has introduced a bill appropriating $200,000 for the erection on the site or original Fort Wayne in the corporate limits of the town of Fort Wayne, a national armory which may be used by military organizations all over the country. This armory, it is intended, shall be a monument to “’Mad Anthony” Wayne. Dr. J. C. F. Thorne, aged 50, exmayor of Kokomo, died at noon today. He was one of the leading medical practitioners in central Indiana and was identified with a number of leading lodges. He has been an invalid and confined to his room for a year, being entirely helpless the latter part of the year and gradually failing in mind and body. Several months ago, while making a professional call, he was struck by a car and has nver been well since.