Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 172, Decatur, Adams County, 20 July 1908 — Page 3

A Money Saver For You Can you afford to miss such bargains as we are offering you at this sale? In all low shoes that were $3.00, $3.25 and $3.50 go at $1.48 and - $lB9, while they last. At these prices is for cash only. Tague Shoe Store

WEATHER. Generally fair tonight and Sunday; cooler tonight and east portion Sunday. I RAILROAD BULLETIN GRAND RAPIDS A. INDIANA. Northbound. Into Effect Sunday, June 28. No. s—Daily 11:28 p.m. No. 7—Daily ~ 7:57 a. m. No. 3 —Dally ex. 5un..... .5:15 p.m. Southbound. No. 4 —Daily 2:29 a.m. No. 12 —Daily ex Sun 7:16 a.m. No. 2—Daily ex. Sun 1:11p.m. No !«-—PuntlayH only 8:56p.m. ERIE. into effect Sunday June 21, 1908. No. 8. Dally 5:28 a.m. No". 12. Daily 2:00 a.m. No. 22. Daily 2:00 p.m. No. 4. Daily 3:26 p.m. No. 7. Daily 1:52a.m. No. 9. Daily ..3:l2am. No. 3. Dally 12:46 p.m. No. 21. Dally 10:10 p.m. TIME CARO CLOVER LEAF. No. 2 —Frankfort to Toledo, Ex. Sun. 12:45 p.m. No. I—Toledo to Frankfort Ex. Sun 12:22 p.m. No. 3—Delphos to St Louis Ex. Sun 7:21a.m. No. 4—St. Louis to Delphos. Ex. Sun 7:57p.m. No. s—Toledo5 —Toledo to St. Louis daily 10:17 p.m. No. 6 —St Louis to Toledo daily g 5:05 a.m. No. 9—Sunday only, Toledo to Frankfort 10:44 a.m.' No. 10—Sunday only, Frankfort to Toledo 7:07p.m. Daily Interurban Schedule THE FT. WAYNE A SPRINGFIELD RAILWAY CO. Trains Leave Trains Leave Decatur Ft. Wayne 5:50 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 7:ooa.ia. 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. wIU wait until after the show. FOB BENT — The Park Hotel. Inquire of Dan Meyers.

THE PICTORIUM TONIGHT First reel —“Poacher’s Wife.” Second reel —"Cupid Pranks” (Edison’s latest film, hand colored and beautiful.) SONG. “Neath the Bows of the Old Maple Tree.” Admission & cents. John B. Stoneburner

Joseph Berling was a business caller at Indianapolis today. Miss Leretta Clever, of Fort Wayne, is in the city the guest of friends. Several Decatur people are enjoying their vacation at Rome City this week. Cris Seabold with his new red devil touring car was a morning visitor in the city. Mr. N. Hull returned today from an 1 over Sunday visit at Wabash with friends. Wiliam Berling left this noon for Muncie to look after important business matters. Several ic e cream socials were held Saturday evening and were attended by good crowds. Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Terveer have returned from a few days’ visit at Rome City with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McCullough returned today from an over Sunday visit with relatives at Delphos. Mrs. William Sheets from Covington, Ky., will arrive n the morning for a several days’ visit with friends. Miss Louise Bolbrock resumed her duties at the Boston store this morning after enjoying a week’s vacation. Several visitors from other cities were in the city yesterday, which consisted of several automobile parties. Mr. Clarenc e Bremerkamp returned to his work at Delpohs, Ohio, this noon after spending Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Grimme returned to their home at Fort Wayne this morning after visiting here over Sunday with Mr.’ and Mrs. E.'X. Ehinger. Otto Green returned this morning from Van Wert, Ohio, where he has been visiting for several days. Ke has resumed duties at the Boston store. Mr. Bert Knapke left this noon for St. Henry, Ohio, where he will witness a double marriage of his two brothers, Anthony and William at that place tomorrow. Messrs Frank Johns and Herbert [Bremerkamp are spending a several days’ vacation at Cedar Point. Ohio. Cleveland, Ohio, and Sandusky, Ohio. They will return this week. Watch for the Grail parade Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. Two cages of wild animals, home made automobiles, clowns, band and several other attractions. This will be to advertise their ice cream social to be held on the same evening. Come. Mr .and Mrs. Albert Butler and their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jesse Butler, of Fort Wayne, and Jesse Butler of this city have returned from Richmond, where they attended the reunion of the Stanley family. The reunion took place at Gienmiller Park.

M. V. B. Archbold and R. K. Erwin of Fort Wayne, celebrated their birthday jointly yesterday at the Erwin home. Both Mr. Erwin and Mr. Archbold are fbrtyteight (years of age. Their birthdays being but a few days apart and for several years they have celebrated same jointly. The Presbyterian Sunday school will go to Maple Grove Park tomorrow for an outing. All those who expect to attend are requested to bring well filled baskets to the church tomorrow morning at 9:30 o’clock as the car leaves at 10:00. Free transportation will be furnished all who care te attend. An automobl e party, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burns, Mrs. Kloonan, Misses Catharine and Mary Cunningham, of Fort Wayne, were visitors in the city yesterday afternoon and evening with Mrs. Mary Wemhoff and family. The party returned last evening enjoying an automobile ride by moonlight.

Miss Bess Wherry is enjoying a week at Lake Gage. Mrs. J. F. Lachot and family are at Rom e City this week. Miss Reba Dugan has returned from a several days’ visit at Muncie with friends. Dan O. Roop, deputy clerk, is spending a week with his parents in Blue, Creek township. Mr. and Mrs. Shafer Peterson left Sunday for a week’s vacation and outing at Rome City. Mr. KilQourn returned to Fort Wayne this morning after spending Sunday here with friends. Otto Peters spent Sunday with his parents and has returned to Willshire to resume his duties. O. H. Blossom has arrived in the City from Union City for a visit with Thomas Perkins and family. William Burdg left this morning for Geneva, where he will make a short visit with Otis Juday and family. Mrs. Charley Melbers and children, Robert and Agnes, have returned from a two weeks' outing at Rome City. George Steele returned Saturday evening from Lagrange where h P has been looking after his racket store. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reid left Sunday morning for Rome City, where they will enjoy a several days’ outing. Mrs. Belle France left this morning for Delong, Ind., where sh e will make a visit Mont Evans and family. Mrs. Clem Voglewede left this morning for Fort Wayne, where she win make a few days’ visit with friends. Miss Jessie McLean resumed her duties at the Boston store this morning after enjoying a several days’ vaca--1 tlon. Mr. and Mts. Fred Mills and daughter Victoria, were Visitors at Fort Wayne yesterday and returned last evening. Charles Voglewede and family returned yesterday from Rome City, where they have enjoyed an outing for the past iwo weeks. Mrs. Harry Todd has returned to her home at Ossian after spending some time visiting here with her sister, Mrs. J. Crowley. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dunn and Misses Ruby Cronk and Lillian Barmore, of Belvidere, 111., accompanied Mrs. J. F. Lachot and sons to Rome City yesterday. Isadore Kalver, Henry Thoma-s, D. M. Hensley and son David left yesterday morning for Rome City, where they are making a stay with their families who are there. James Battenberg, of Muncie, has arrived in the city for a visit with relatives. He lived here for many years. Mr. Battenberg will enter Indiana university this fall. Israel Stoneburner has returned from a few days’ visit with friends at Indianapolis. Despite the fact that many people attended the picnics from here yesterday, Maple Grove was visited by a large crowd. Miss Stella Wemhoff will leave in the morning for a several weeks’ vacation in Oklahoma and Texas. At Blackwell, Okla., she will b e joined by her brother, Otto, who will accompany her to Amarilla, Texas, for a lengthy visit. O. L. Vance is wearing a mighty sore arm caused by having a sciatic tumor removed therefrom. The rfrs. Clark burned out the naughty intruder, and while the treatment was severe, yet the cure is thought to be complete. The Si. Johns church picnic held yesterday north of the city was largely attended. The traction company hauled quite a crowd from here to the picnic. Many attractions were on hand, and the large crowds enjoyed themselves immensely, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burns, Mrs. Kloonan and Misses Catherine and Mary Cunningham, of Fort Wayne, were visitors in the city Sunday afternoon and evening with friends. The party made the trip in an automobile, and returned last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schaffer arrived Sunday morning from Dallas, Texas, and will visit for a month or two among relatives and friends here. They speak in glowing terms of their new home in Dallas and like the people and climate immensely. Mrs. W. A. Kuebler and daughter Marcella and Miss Edna left yesterday morning for Cleveland, Ohio, where they will make a several weeks’ visit with a sister of Mrs. Kuebler's, Mrs. Julius Spiess. They will be joined in two weeks by Mr. Kuebler who will go with them for a visit at Niagara Falls. The Loch city band Is indulging in much practice for their band concert which will be given at Maple Grove Park Wednesday evening. The band boys have several of the latest pieces of music which they are going to spring and the boys deserv e a good crowd at their social. Ice cream and soft drinks will be served and the public ts cordially invited to attend.

Fred Seheiman is getting along nicely as manager of the packing house at South Bend. Leo Yager was the guest of relatives in the city over Sunday and has left on his regular business trip. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Voglewede and children have returned from a two weeks’ outing and fishing trip at Rome City. The wheels of the Ward Fence factory will start in operation during this week and this is welcomed by Decatur citizens. W. H. Julian has returned from a week’s visit with his family at Newark, Ohio, and resumed duties at the Democrat this morning. Rev. D. O. Wise occupied the pulpit at the United Brethren church last evening and Rev. Stangle preached at the Evangelical church and thus courtesies wer e exchanged. Mr. and Mrs. Erman Mentzer, of Bluffton, returned to their home last night after being th e guests of the latter’s parents. ,Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Peters and brother, R, Earl Peters. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Peters of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Erman Mentzer, of Bluffton, were the guests of honor at six o'clock dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Earl Peters last evening. Bruce Patterson, Dick Patterson and Ralph Moser left this morning for Winona, where they will enjoy an outing of several days. They will also play in the boys band at Winona Lake while there. Mrs. L. C. DeVoss and child of Decatur, arrived in the city Saturday morning, called here on account of the illness of her sister, Miss Elizabeth Kendrick, south Meridian st ret. —Portland Sun. Miss Dessie Kinsey, employed as stongrapher for th e Ward Fence Co., at Decatur, came home Saturday for a couple of days’ visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Kinsey, of east Main street. —Portland Sun. Dr. C. B. Wilcox delivered a masterly sermon at the M. E. church yesterday morning. In the comparison of a tree to that of the tree of human life, he made striking illustrations which deeply interested his many hearers. There is a move on foot to give the city of Bluffton a little rest from the ever present lawyer, by all the attorneys agreeing to close up sliop along the first w r eek in August to remain closed a whole week. During that time every attorney in town is supposed to cut the dust of Bluffton—Bluffton Banner. Mr. and Mrs. Colonel Foreman, of Decatur, arrived on the afternoon train Satuday for a visit at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. B. Foreman, of east Walnut street. Colonel Foreman is getting over an attack of appendicitis and will stay here until he fully recovers—Portland Sun. Frank Vore, has resigned his position as agent for the Prudential Insurance company and has taken position with the People’s company, of Frankfort, for which Coverdale and Snyder are the local agents. Mr. Vore has been succeeded by W. E. Russell, of Decatur, who has moved to this city and. is living on east Washington street.—Bluffton Banner. Awakened by a strong noise, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foust, of Warren, arose Thursday night to investigate and confonted a burglar in the hallway of their home. Mrs. Foust promptly screamed and the burglar leaped from a second story window and made his escape. He had climbed upon a woodshed and entered the house by way of the window. The Milford Mail is having a brick block remodeled, and as soon as completed the Mail will be moved to its new home. Mr. Groves, the Mail s editor .informs us they will have one of the best and neatest printing offices in that part of the state. Mr. Forbing, formerly connected w’ith the Decatur Daily Democrat, has a half interest in the Mail —Newspaper Union. Following some words with her husband, Mrs. Ben Soule, at. Auburn, attempted suicide Thursday evening b* swallowing paris green. A physician who was called promptly succeeded in saving het life. It is said that some tim e ago Mrs. Soule sought to end her life by taking carbolic acid, but a thirteen year old daughter prevented it by knocking the bottle from her mother’s hands. The annual reunion of the One Hundred and Sixtieth Indiana Volunteers. which saw service during the Spanish American war is to be held in Goldthwaite park, Marion, in August. The following cities furnished companies in the regiment: Wabash. Marion. Logansport. Bluffton, Tipton, Decatur, Lafayette, Warsaw, Ossian, Columbia City. Anderson, Huntington. While the invitations have not been formally issued Dart S. Sewall, of Marion, has made arrangements for the entertainment of the veterans who were commanded by Col. Gunder, of Marion.

MBT i jT” tothe Snow Agency » 7 DECATUR, INDIANA Telephone 230 Yes Follow the Crowd and Get a Home of Your Own and Quit Paying Rent Are you expecting a great reduction in values, or a sudden fall in prices? A moment's consideration will convince you that artificial gas, electric lights, paved streets, stoned roads, large manufacturing industries, and new traction lines put in operation, do not reduce the prices cf the real estat e near them. That good locations will steadily increase in value, no matter who owns them. That you might as well save that increase as to pay high for it when you buy some years later. Now is the time to invest your money while property is reasonably cheap. The Snow Agency can fit you out with your choice frem a list of aboit 25,000 acres of as good farm lands as can be found in eastern Indiana or from a list of about One Hundred City Properties The owners want to sell these properties, not for speculation, at fictions values, but for a change of investment. Some of them can be exchanged for good farm lands. If your property is for sale at its real cash value, by listing it w-ith us we will advertise it without cost or expens e to you, and are nearly sure to find you a buyer in a reasonably short time. Befor e buying examine our prices and properties, as we can doubtless fit you out with just what you want and save you money in the transaction. From our large lists we here refer you ttf a flew sample properties that we are now offering Tor sale:

699 — Is a five room cottage in southeast Decatur, near the electric lights is on water and gas lines, good sized lot, has small stable, summer kitchen. wood house, etc. fruit trees, etc, Rental value $6.00 per month. Can be bought for $650.00. 682—1 s a five room cottage on Adams street in good location, stoned street, cistern, city water, on gas line, has stable, coal house, garden, maple shade and fruit trees. Rental value $7.00 per month. Can be bought for SBOO.OO. 700 — Is a five room residence in southwest Decatur on the stoned street, and in a good location. On e acre of ground goes with this property. Fair buildings consisting of residence, horse and cow stable, etc. About fifty nice thrifty apple, pear and plum trees. This Is a bargain at $1,050.00. Fine rich garden ground. 704 —Is a- 2.56 acr e tract in west Decatur, on th e stoned road in a good location. This property has two residence buildings, sheds and some other buildings. Is a good tract for berry culture, and can furnish homes nicely for two families in comparatively new dwellings. For the next sixty days this can be bought for $2,300.00. 643 —Is a well built seven room story and a half residence on stone foundation In southwest P«|catur, Ts in good location and a desirable property. Has small stable, coal house and some other buildings. Just the home for a retired farmer who wants to be on a public street. For a short time this can b e bought for $1,600.00. 707 —Is a good frame seven room residence on 11th street, in good location. Has good large stabl e and granary, drove well, cistern and plenty of fruit and shade. Is a desirable location; can be bought for $1,775.00. 701— Is a well built seven room story and a half residence in south Decatur, on the proposed traction line south. This house is well located and is natural wood finish throughout. Is on stone foundation, has large cement cellar, electric lights,

P. W. Smith 1 was a business caller at Fort Wayne today. Charles Archbold and wife, of Cleveland, Ohio, are in the city making a visit with friends and relatives. Misses Emma and Jeanette Kinney have gone to Jefferson township for a week’s visit with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brock and children have returned to their home at Alliance, Ohio, after spending Sunday here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Romey passed through the city today enroute to Fort Wayne, where they will remain for some time as the guests of friends. Mr. C. J. Lutz left this afternoon for Indianapolis, where he will attend a meeting of the State Bar association. The meeting Is beng held today and tomorrow. All who expect to attend the Presbyterian picnic tomorrow ar 6 requested to take their baskes to the interurban station before nine o'clock tomorrow morning. Deputy Sheriff Green had a letter today from Tom Peterson in Tennessee stating that Lawrence Green was sick with malarial fever and would not be able to do any work this summer They hope he will be recovered suffi- . cient to come home next week.

city water, is plumbed for gas, and th e property has a quarter of an acre of ground. A small stable, wood and coal house, etc. Has plenty of fruit and shade and is in a desirable location. Can be bought for $2,200.00. 705 —Is a brick business room on Second street, has a 22 foot frontage, 132 back to the alley; has single story brick building, cement sidewalks, and is on the brick street. Is suitable for a good business location not requiring extensive floor surface. Also No. 629, a large business room fronting the court house, on Second street. Prices and terms made known on application. 695 —Is a seven rom residence with cellar on north sth street. This property consists of two regular sized lots, is on the west side of the street, and in goodlocation. Is convenient in arrangement, has plenty of shade and nice fruit trees, drove well, is on stoned street and good sewerage. For the next sixty days it can be bought for $2,400.00. 708—Is a brand new seven room residence property on north 3rd street; is built on concrete foundation, with cemefat blocks abov e the ground; has city water, large cement cistern, electric lights, fine open stairway, two ample porches, lit with electric lights, fiv e closets and clothes rooms and is finished throughout in hard pine, natural wood finish, large w-indows, cement w-alks, nice front yard, good wood and coal house, is in nice location on the west side of the street. For a short time this property can be bought for $2,400.00. W e can supply you with vacant city lots in nearly any part of the city. In Lynches, Erwin & Archbold, Meibers and Pattersons, Fulienkamps, Scheiman’s subdivision at from $125.00 to $300.00 apiece. 710—Is a three quarter acr e tract on the gravel pike just outside of the city limits of Decatur. Has all new 'buildings is in a good location: house a story and a half frame, six room building with nice front porch, good cistern and natural wood fln-

Mrs. Overman, of Covington, Ky., will arrive in the city tomorrow to spend several days here with friends. A number of Decatur sports attended the ball game at Fort Wayne yesterday between that city and Terre Haute. A. L. Sharpe was a business visitor in the city this morning coming via Cris Seabold’s big glaring Irish red touring car. Mrs. B. L. Gettis returned to her home at Montpelier this afternoon by way of Fort Wayne after making a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. Scoles passed through the city today enroute from a visit at Berne, Ind., to their home at Van Buren, Ind. Miss Faye Smith returned Friday to her home in Decatur after visiting a short time with Misses Erma and Hazel Dickes at their home on east Walnut street. —Portland Review. Messrs and Mesdames Henry Stellhorn, Henry Starke and Mrs. Elizabeth Engelking were guests at the home of Mrs. Sophia Holbrock yesterday and in the afternoon the party drove to th e home of Dick Holbrock, where they were guests at an elaborate six o’clock dinner.

ish throughout. Can be bought for 81,025.00. 674— Is a three quarter acre tract of well improved ground just outside the city limits of Decatur on ’he traction line south. Has good frame story and a half house, good garden plenty of fruit, and shade, has has large cistern, small stable and some other buildings. Good location just beyond the corporation at *1,550.00. 694 —Is a 55 acre tract within a half mile of th e stoned road and near church and school and about two miles from a good market railroad station, etc. About twenty acres of this farm is black land as is to be found along the Wabash river. The remainder is largely sand and clay loam. The buildings are inexpensive and the land needs fencing. Considering quality of the land, location, etc., it is a good bargain at 82,100.00, if sold within the next 60 days. 675— Is a 110 acre tract on the public road near market and about % m ; le to school also near graded school and church. Has ordinary house, large barn, and some other buildings; productive soil, a mixture of clay and sand loam with some black land. If sold soon the farming implements, stock, etc., can be sold with this farm. The tract alone can be sold for 39,300.00. 665 —Is a one hundred acre tract of perhaps 40 or 50 acres black land with the remainder a mixture of sand and clay soil. This land lies on the public road in a good location near Decatur. Has Inexpensive buildings, a horse and hay ba’a perhaps 30 by 40, a small cottage house and some other buildings. This tract can be bought for $5,600. 690 —Is an 80 acre tract on the stoned road about five miles from Decatur. Is about % black land has new buildings which consist of a convenient story and a half ten room house on stone foundation, large horse and hay barn, new cribs, granary, etc. This farm is a halt mile from school and church, is on the telephone and rural free delivery lines and for the next 60 days can be bought for $90.00 an acre. 698 —Is a well located 79 acre tract on the stoned road within two miles of a good market, graded school, church, etc. Is within a half mi’e of the public school building and 1 na good location. This farm !s nearly all black land, has good drainage, has nearly new frame buildings, a cottage house of perhaps five rooms, a fram e horse and hay barn, cribs, granaries, etc. Has some good timber on this land. Price of this farm is $96.00 an acre. There is no better land in. Adams county than this farm as a whole. 706 —Is a well located 160 acre tract in western Union township, in good location on the rural free delivery route and telephone lines. Is in a thrifty German neighborhood near the stoned road, is near school and church, on two public roads, the two 80s face the roads to the south and w’est and could be divided. This land has gooo drainage, a large two story frame house, about as good as new, a good frame barn 40 by 60, on stone, also a horse and hay barn about 30 by 50 feet in size. Hog and sheep houses, double corn cribs and wagon shed, tool house, buggy house,etc. Has a drove well and windpump, besides small fruit, grapes etc., there are about 100 trees. This land is well fenced, with principally wire; the soil is largely black land, and properly cultivated will produce gpod returns of any crops grown upon it. If taken soon, this farm can be bought for $85.00 an acre.

Master Carl France has returned from a week's visit with his uncle Richard France, at Alliance, Ohio, and Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. C. O. France and daughter Hazel returned this noon from a week s visit at Shelby, Ohio, with her sister, Mrs. Frank Alltvein. Messrs. Albert Rauch and Albert Presdorf will leave tonight for Fargo, North Dakota, where they will remain for some time on a pleasure trip. THE REMEDY THAT DOES. “Dr. King’s New Discovery is the remedy that does the healing others promise but fail to perform,” says Mrs. E. R. Pierson, of Auburn Centre, Pa. “It is curing me of throat and lung trouble of long standing, that other treatments relieved only temporarily. New Discovery is doing me so much good that I feel confident its continued use for a reasonable time will restore me to perfect health.” This renowned cough and cold ramedy and throat and lung ihealer is sold at all dealers. 50c and 31.00. Trial bottle tree.

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