Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 144, Decatur, Adams County, 16 June 1908 — Page 3

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WEATHER. Fair tonight, probably followed by showers southwest portion Wednesday; slowly rising temperature. RAILROAD BULLETIN GRAND RAPIDS A INDIANA. Northbound. No. 5, dally 1:28 a.m. No. 7 dally 7:57 a.m. No. 3, dally ex. Sun 3:07 p.m. Southbound. No. 2, daily ex. Sun 1:16 p.m. No. 6, dally 12:47 p.m. No. 12, daily ex. Sun 7:16 a.m. No. 16, Sunday only 8.51p.m. ERIE. Westbound. No. 7, dally 1:41 a. m. No. 9, daily 3:06 a. m. No. 21, dally ex. Sunday. ,10:10 a. m. No. 3, dally 1:18 p. m. 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. BT. L. & W. R. R. Westbound. No. 1, daily 5:50 a. m. No. 3, dally 10:32 a. m. No. 5, dally 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. 7:09 p. m. No. 22, dally 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. 8:30a.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.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. 9:30 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.

•O*4O*4O**O** O ♦♦OHOMOH»OHOHOHOH O»»OHOHOH 1 HENSLEY | r : * ? Annual sale commences 6th. of this montn. The ° £ greatest cut in prices ever offered in the Jewelry ♦ » line. Lasts 30 days for strictly cash. t □ WATCHES THAT WERE sl2, sls, S2O go at ♦ : $9.50, sl2, sls ’ | ♦ Solid Silver Souvenier Spoons sold ♦ 0 at $1.50 now 90C. See my new A ° ♦ line of wedding and all kinds of 'yjfir ♦ ♦ presents in’my window, marked in ° ♦ plain figures. You can not afford o 2 to miss this sale if you will ever have 'tiwMi liwn s ♦ o any use for these goods.’ Call and J ♦ see for yourself. „♦ ° — Eyes I | Tested Free ♦ 1 I —IEIXISI—EY ! 2 JEWELER o ♦♦©♦♦o><owo~o**o~o~o*<*o~o4<o**owo><o**o~o*

Georgy Deckelman, of Toledo, transacted business in our city today. Alex Leßrun and family went to Bluffton this morning for a visit. Miss Jessie Simison, of Berne, is in the city the guest of Miss Ruby Miller. J. C. Weymouth, of Fort Wayne, is jn the city looking alter business ini erests. John Prillman went to Bluffton this morning to spend the day with his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ehinger arrived home this morning from their wedding trip. The Misses Blanche Connett and Mae Ehler.' of Bluffton, are visiting Miss Lilah Lachot. George McAlhaney, of Salem, was a business caller in our city and has returned to his home. Mr. and Mrs. I. Fenn, of Van Buren, are in the city making a visit with friends and relatives. Mrs. Martin Lord went to Bluffton this morning being called there on account of sickness. Miss Merle Burdg left this morning on a business trip in the interest of the B. B. Manufacturing Co.

Mrs McCullough went to Bluffton this morning, where she will make a long visit with her daughter. Davis E. Smith,who visited James W. Smith for a few days, left for his home at New Haven this noon. Charles Ross returned last night from Angola .where he has been transacting business for several days. John Smith and family, who visited relatives in this city for several days, have returned to their home at Bluffton. Mrs. C. Weber, of Indianapolis, who visited Dr. Keller here, has gone to Bluffton for a visit with relatives at that place. Mrs Snyder, of Muncie, who was the guest of Mrs. L. G. Ellingham, has returned to her home after making a pleasant visit here. Mrs. Clarence Adset and daughter Anna, of Geneva, were in the city enroute to Warren, where she will visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. MeBarnes. Wm. Campbell and W. J. Adams who have been employed at the Murray have gone to Indianapolis, where they have accepted positions with Indiana Western Tobacco company.

A B. Bailey, of Monroe, was transacting business here today. J. C. Leiter mad e a business trip to Liberty Mills this morning. Sam Butcher, of Geneva, wag a legal caller in the city today. Misses Flossie and Pet Lord went to Williams for a visit with relatives. Elzey Allen and son Rufus left for Ossian on a few days’ visit with relatives. Joshua McCarthy went to Fort Wayne this morning, where he will visit relatives.

Frank Morrissey and Mrs. Opal Grill returned to Fort Wayne after being her e on business. John Wolford, of Monmouth, was a business caller in the city today and has returned to his home. Ross Mallonee made a business trip to Liberty today for the interests of contractors Mann and Christen. F. V. Mills and wife and daughter Victoria, went to Fort Wayne this morning and spent th e day there. George Butree, of Geneva, N. Y, transacted business here today and left for Fort Wayne this afternoon. T. M. Gallogly went to Hoagland today, where he will look after the insurance company’s business affairs. M. S. Smith made a business trip to Angola this morning for the interests of the Decatur Furnac e company. Miss Verna Smith ha g gone to Wren. Ohio, for a visit with, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Callow.

E. C. Opliger, of Linn Grove, left this morning for Angola, where he will attend the summer term of school. Mrs. John Graham, of South Whitley has arrived in the city to mak e a pleasant visit with her niece, Mrs. Rev. Stangle. Mrs C. Darst and children, who visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins for two weeks, have returned to their home at Kokomo. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Habegger and children, Rachael and Helena, of Berne, went to Fort Wayne this morning on a business trip. Elton Kern, son of John Kern, of Midland, Michigan, and formerly re°idcnts of this city, is her e on a few weeks’ visit with frelativjes. There will be three picnics Sunday. If you are a lover of picnics you can attend either th e one at Preble, St. Johns or Fuelling settlement

Huntington fears that the Central college may be moved to Ashley, Steuben county, which has offered $35,000 and sufficient ground for the location of the institution there. Louis Hughes ,who recently bought a half interest in a moving picture show at Sturgis, Mich., is in the city looking after business affairs. He will return to Sturgis in afew days. Miss Velma Swygard. of Ridgeville, returned home today after being in the city the guest of Miss Neva Brandyberry for on e week. She was accompanied by her brother Charles. Deputy County Treasurer C. T. Kain went to Indianapolis today to turn over to the state treasurer $19,961.62, the balance of the $32,466.62 which this county pays to the state this spring. —Bluffton News. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Leichty, Miss Ella Moser, of Geneva, Misses Sarah Schindler, Salome Moser and Sarah Steiner, of Berne, changed cars here Monday enroute home from Anderson where they had been attending the Sainis camp meeting which closed Sunday.—Portland Sun.

National Delegate E. B. Edmunds left Sunday morning for Chicago accompanied by his wife, to remain during the republican national convention. They were accompanied by Col. L. C. Davenport, of this city, and were joined at Ossian by Dr. M. N. Newman, who will be an assistant sergeant-at-arms at the convention. Dr. J C. Fulton left this morning to attend the convenion.—Bluffton News.

Worried over the shooting of Harold Jones, son of Mr and Mrs. Frank Jones, of Auburn, George Cartner, the lad in whose hand the revolver was that sent the bullet crashing into the Jones boy’s head, is crazed with grief and is under surveillance of his relatives constantly for fear of him ending his own life. This he has threatened to do. He i s nearly wild over the affair even though he is perfectly free from being to blame.

Gorge A. Kocher. Jr., of this city, who has been traveling for John A. Gauger & Co., wholesale lumber merchants of Chicago, has resigned his position and will at once engage in a retail lumber business at 'Willshire, 0., where he has a splendid opening. Mr. Kocher has been traveling for Gauger & Co., for the past year, and has been making points in Michigan. He will likely remove from this city to Wilshire in the near future.— Bluffton Banner.

| 4a, This Week We Will Make An j ■ Unprecedented Offering of ■ ■ Michaels-Stern Summer Suits ■ I Jr Wr — ~ I J j must interest every man and young man who cares for his personal appear- ! 1 * V ance and appreciates extraordinary value. Briefly stated this is a special collec- ■ SR i j 'B tion of latest model suits that can’t be duplicated outside our store for less than S2O ■ | rOl'i While they last $15.75 JUST RECEIVED ® u'kH Wmb - ® V, \y You take no chances in buying Clothing here for ■ VJ » ral we stand back of every garment A Nice Lot of w iWf A City Store at Your Door for the correct “Classy New Wash Suits \ \ B l Haberdashery” ■ | = 50 Cents J g KK™. The MYERS-DAILEY CO. to ■ M FINE CLOTHING f __ iTt«» « co. I 11 1 ■ “Suits that Suit” u 8

D. E. Lauferty transacted business in our City today. Mr. and Mrs F. V. Mills and baby were Fort Wayne visitors today. Mrs. John Fleming went to Huntington this morning, where she spent th e day with relatives. Miss Emma Conrad returned to her home at Magley, after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGill. Mrs. Henry Gerke went to Berne this afternoon, where she will visit relatives for a few days. Miss Glenig Mangold left this morning for Colfax. Ind., for a few days’ visit with Miss Ruth Laughrey. Roy Beachler went to Huntington this morning, where h e will transact business for a nindefinite length of time. ?'”•

Wash Giipcn and wife went to Uniondale this morning, where they will make a pleasant visit with friends. Mrs. J A. Meinerding and son Bernard, of Toledo, Ohio, arrived in the city for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forbing. The members of the city base ball club are requested to meet at the Walter Murray barber shop to transact important business. Th e lawn social to be given at the Presbyterian church promises to be a success both socially and financially. Everybody attend. Mrs. DeVilbiss is superintending a family picnic to occur at Maple Grove Park tomorrow evening. There are forty-five in the family list, including the Petersons, Bells, Kunkies, etc. Th e cast which presented the home talent "In the Village by the Sea’ last night at the Boss e opera house, will be royally entertained at the home of C. J. Weaver tonight by the ladies of the Christian church.

MONROE NEWS. Mr. J. P. Crist is reported on the sick list. E. W. Johnson and wife wer e la Decatur on business Friday. Miss May Hocker from Berne, is visiting friends in our town. Mr. Perry Good, of Celina, is visiting W. L. Keller and family. Mr. and Mrs. Omer Lewellen and baby are visitjng friends in our locality. Mr. and Mrs. Lobenstein entertained Mr. and Mrs. Hill, her nephew, of Ohio. Miss Norma Gilbert, daughter of Jonas Gilbert, is reported in a serious condition. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hofer attended the Ray reunion at Portland Saturday a good time being reported. Mr. Z. O. Lewellen returned from an extended trip through the west. They visited relatives in lowa. Thev report plenty of rain. Rev» "Walter, /of Willshire, filled the pulpit at the M. E. church Sunday evening. A large audience was present to enjoy his sermon. The members of the Holy Grail are planning to give an ice cream social Saturday evening, June 20. Come and enjoy th e evening with them. Mrs. E. W. Busche i s much improved and is able to be up some. Her brother, who has been at her bedside since the terrible accident returned to his hom e in Tipton, Ind. Mr .and Mrs. Eli Ray entertained a large crowd at a Sunday dinner given at their home. Quite a num-

ber of out of town guest s were present. All report a good time. Mr. and Mrs. John Floyd returned home after making a trip through the west and spending a few days at the lakes. Mr. Floyd hag again taken up his duties at the elevator. Mrs. John Start, died at her home Monday morning at Germantown. The remains will be brought back to Monroe. The funeral will be held at the M. E. church Wednesday at 3 p. m. Interment in the Ray cemetery. Miss Blanch Laisur e entertained a number of friends at a Sunday dinner. Those present were Wilda Ray. Hattie Laisure, Martha Laisuro, Miss Olive Oliver, Mrs. Rolla Longenberger, Mr. Otto Longenberger, Mr. Bennie Shirk, Miss Vera Andrews and Mr. Clarenc 0 Smith.

Mr. Bert McCardle was the victim of a very painful accident last week whil e baling hay. H e in some manner got his foot into the press and the same was very badly crushed. It was at first feared his foot would hav e to be amputated, but it is much improved at this writing, and he is able to be about on crutches.

SWSO Spend your vacation on the Great Lakes and travel via the large, safe and comfortable steamers of the D & C Line. Your local ticket agent will sell you through tickets via the D & C Line to all Great Lake Resorts. A mammoth new steamer costing $1,250,000 has been built far this summer’s service between Detroit and Cleveland. LAKE ERIE DIVISION Leave Detroit daily - • • * 10.10 P. M. Arrive Cleveland daily - • - 5.30 A.M. Leave Cleveland daily • - 10.45 P.M. Arrive Detroit daily - • - 6.00 A. M. Daylight tripa between Detroit and Cleveland every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday during July and Autust. MACKINAC DIVISION Lv. Toledo Mondays A 9.30 A. M. ♦Tuesday A Thursday» 4. GO P- M. Lv. Detroit Mondays A *Saturdayß 5.00 P. M. ♦Wednesdays A Fridays 9.30 A. M. Four Trips per week •commencing June 15th Express Steamer City of St. Ignace operates three trips per week between Detroit and Mackinac from June 25th to September 10th and thus maintains with the regular D. A C. Steamers a daily service to Mackinac. BAY CITY DIVISION Every Wednesday and Friday evening from Detroit to Bay City, stopping at Port Huron. Lexington. Port Sanilac. Forester. Forestville and Port Hope enroute. CLEVELAND A TOLEDO DIVI SION Daily daylight trips between Cleveland, Put-in-Bay and Toledo from June 10th to September lOtb. Send two-cent stamp for illustrated pamphlet. Address. L G. Lewis. G. P. A., Detroit. Mich. DetroitlcClevelanaMav.Ce. PHILIP H. MOMILLAN, PRES. A. A. SCHANTZ, GEN. MGR. Dear Customer: Beginning July ist. 1908, we will do a strictly cash on delivery business so please govern yourself accordingly, as there will be no exceptions to the rule: Yours truly, H. B. FRANCE

The Adams County Detective Ass’n will hold their next regular meeting on Saturday, June 20, in the Grand Army hall on Madison street, Decatur, Ind. Meeting to be called promptly at 10 o’clock a. m. Would like to hav e all members present at this meeting as considerable business of interest will be disposed of. Attend these meetings and find out what the association is doing. JAMES HURST, Pres. J. F. FRUCHTE, Secy. A dance will be given at Maple Grove Park tonight and a crowd of Decatur young people will attend. Th e usual charge of ten cents for the round trip will be charged by the interurban.

I Style, Fit and Service , I combined to the I I highest degree in the ■ “Florsheim”shoe. I B .dllU, J** After once wearing a I 9 P air - vou "'l* always jg E look for the “Name on I I the shoe.” I J. H. VOCLEWEDE & SON. i I Opposite Court House. Decatur, Ind. I 150 Head [»4 Q SALE 150 Head Decatur, Indiana, Friday June 19, At our last sale bad more eastern buyers than ever before. We have the best market in the middle west. If you have a horse to sell, bring him to this sale. If you want to buy a horse come in and look our horses over. Our consignment consists ofheavy draft horses drivers, good fat chunks, some farm mares and colts and general purpose and cheap work horses. Fred Reppert Auctioneer Decatur Horse Sale Co **♦♦♦♦♦*♦♦♦♦***♦♦♦**♦**»♦♦♦♦ • A High Class Farm • * — — — # : FOR SALE : * —« ‘ 100 ACRES OF GOOD WALNUT LAND 100 • * * *. . * # Black sandy soil, with new farm buildings « modern in every way, well fenced, in good ♦ locality of Adams county. Thi s a model * stock farm and a bargain for any one who # * wants a farm of this kind. Enquire at this * # office. * a *

THE ==== R YST A L ■theatre™ OPEN TONIGHT MOTION PICTURES. First film —“Unlucky Old Flirt"* "Pienot’s Jealousy and Drunkenness’ Second film—“ Mischievous Girls."* "Merry Widow Waltz.” (A dandy.) ILLUSTRATED song, “Why Can’t We Always Be Sweethearts.’’ SCHMUCK & MILLER