Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 294, Decatur, Adams County, 10 December 1908 — Page 3

Closing Out Sale $5,000 stock of China and Notions at almost one-half price. An opportunity that rarely happens in a life time. Xmas presents by the thousands from the largest and best stock ever exhibited in Decatur at Bargain Counter prices. Notice our windows and be convinced. Just stop and think—soo hand-painted and fancy plates, reg. price SI.OO, 75c, 65c, and 50c, now only 59c. 49c, 39c, and 29c. 200 fancy Jardinieres, 7, 8 and 10 in., reg. price 50c, 75c, and SI.OO, now only 29c, 39c, and 49c. Five open lines in Haviland at greatly reduced prices. Hundreds of articles too numerous to mention. Sold at other places for 10c. our price only sc. Everybody come. We have enough for all. Window sale begins Saturday, Dec. 12 at 9 a. m. MOSER China and Notion Store

The of Miss Victoria Stone remains about the same today. Mrs. Martin Reinking continues to improve, and her ultimate recovery is expected. Many social events are planned for next week and the social set will be unusually busy. Several trains on the railroads were late today as a consequence of the cold weather. The blacksmiths are still busy men, the condition of the roads demanding rough shod horses. The Grand has a good performance on for tonight and those who attend are promised a rare treat.

J:************** * The Better The * * Show * * * The More People * t GO * ! .... ! : GRAND : * _ * ‘‘Everybody goes to the * * Grand” * * * *************** Your Money Is indeed poorly protected if YOU guard it. Place it in au institution where it is protected by the best known modern devices and vaults, and where you can Check against it at your convenience. You protect yourself best with a checking account—every check when cashed becomes a legal voucher. Old Adams County Bank

* o **°**°** o **°♦♦ o44o# * < shoe mending ! J£^2SS^ d KS , MSft. , « ' O -«h =<»nrl vnur shoes to the shop to have them i repaired” We mend your shoes wane you wait, o and that isn’t loop. We make your old shoes 1 look like new. Bring in a pair or two and have O them fixed up. Try us. | 1 J. H. VOGLEWEDE & SON 2 Opp. Court House O —a—****—**™?*** 0 * ♦ O ♦♦O^O^O*

Early Christmas shopping is good policy. You not only avoid the rush, but get first choice as well. Farmers are reaping a harvest at present in wood selling. Many loads are hauled to Decatur each day and disposed of. Every one from the small boy to grandpas are framing up resolutions now for the New Year, but will they keep them,? The condition of David Studabaker remains about the same today, although a slight improvement has been noted. It is quite probable that a large number of houses will be built in Decatur next summer and the carpenters are expecting a busy season. Shippers are having some difficulty i n securing cars at present for the reason that they are in uge always at this season of the year. All those who will take part in the Christmas cantata at the M. E church are requested to be at the church tonight for rehearsal. The attendance at the Decatur pubic schools this term thus far exceeds that of any former year. Interest is at its best among the students. The new brie kbuilding being built by Hower and Hower in the west part of the city is nearly completed, and will soon be ready for occupancy. Skating parties had a gay time on the St. Marys river last night. The ice is fine and Decatur young folks are enjoying the popular pastime. One week from next Thursday boys artel you will start on a two weeks’ vacation from school so work hard, now that you may deserve the rest. The cold weather continues and the ice on the river gets thicker and thicker. No surprise will be caused if the ice men have an early harvest. The fire department will hold a meeting this evening at seven o’clock and the members should make it their business to attend. L. C. Helm, chief. The big horse sale to be held by the Decatur Horse company January 8 will be a winner. The buyers are out scouring the country for goood animals. Mrs. William Ault, who has been confined at the St. Joseph hospital at Fort Wayne for some time, is in a serious condition, and her life is despaired of. Jesse Oswalt, of Leesburg, had one arm frightfully mangled while operating a corn-shredder near Nappanee. It is feared the member will have to be amputated. M. Corsant, district deputy for the Modern Woodmen lodge has been a caller in the city for a few days. He is an ardent worker in behalf of this organization.

WEATHER

Rain or snow iaie tonight or Friday; colder Friday. There has been but little change in the markets for the past few days. Rev. Richard Spetnagle and wife went to Port Wayne this morning for a brief stay. Mrs. W. H. Lee was a visitor at Fort Wayne today, returning to the city this r.fternoon. Sheriff Eli Meyer was in the south part of the county last night looking after legal affairs. A. H. Sellemeyer transacted business at Fort Wayne today and has returned to the city. The members of the Kreuckeberg family who have been ill from 1 typhoid fever, are recovering nicely. Mrs. Isaac Peters returned to her home last evening from a visit with her son R. E. Peters and family. Mrs. Fred Linn and Mrs. Charles Elzey went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day with friends. Mrs. Durkin and Miss Rose Christen were guests of friends at Fort Wayne today and will return this evening. There is much speculation at present as to whteher or not there will be a base ball club in this city next summer. Charles Nelson and William Frank have begun! w'ork on the ditch for which they have contracted to construct. John S. Bowers has resumed duties at the Decatur Packing company offices after suffering for a few days from a severe cold. Mrs. C, J. Weaver and daughter, Mrs. George Steele, left this morning for Ossian, where they will make a visit with L. C. Justis and family. — *Edson Davis, a seven-year-old lad ir Huntington county, who was bitten by a mad dog Saturday, is to be taken to Chicago for treatment at a Pasteur institute. Analysis discloses that the animal which attacked the boy was suffering from hydrophobia. The Elks are considering staging another of their popular shows in the city soon. The date has not been decided upon, nor have any arrangements except the preliminaries been made yet. The minstrel will not be given until after the first of January. The show at the New Star theater was well attended and all who witnessed the reproduction of the famous Cubs vs. Tigers championship ball game, say it is the best film ever shown in the city. Tinker’s home run and the protest were plainly shown. Farmers are of the opinion that what wheat there has been planted will be good next year, regardless of the drouth experienced in the fall. The snow has kept the c-ound moist and every indication n' v points to good 1909 wheat although it will be scarce. Tomi Burke, the well known cigar salesman was in the city this morning introducing his successor in. the business. Tom has signed a contract for selling goods for a New York house and will retain Bluffton as a part of his territory. Hi® successor is A. V. Tapson—Bluffton Banner. South Bend will have a ten-story office building, J. M. Studebaker having just announced that he would commence the construction of such a building on the corner of Main and Washington streets, just across from the Oliver hotel and diagonally opposite the court house. The structure will cost $300,000 and will be 111 feet long and have a frontage of 66 feet. One week from next Monday night is w'hen the big M. W. A. district meeting is scheduled to come off. The special car which will be chartered by the local camp will, no doubt, be crowded. It will leave here at six o’clock and returning will leave Fort W T ayne at 12 o’clock. From indications about forty (Candidates frofn here will be introduced into the mysteries of the organization at <hat time.

Fred Blackwood quit the saloon business last night at eleven o'clock with the expiration of his license f° r the north Johnson street room. His fixtures and furniture are already being moved out to make room for Charley Humphrey’s printesy. The funiture of Blackwood’s place will be shipped to Marion. It belongs to the Terre Haute Brewing! Company. Blackwood will leave Bluffton. There are now only five saloons left in Bluffton—Bluffton Banner.

About a half dozen members of the base ball association gathered at the office of Gallogly & Lower last evening, but no definite action was taken. One man made a proposition to buy the park, and if he does, a team will be installed here next year. In fact he informs us that there is a very good possibility that a league will be organized, with Van Wert, Decatur, Bluffton to start with. Another meeting will be held this evening to further discuss the matters.

A. P. Beatty left this afternoon on a business trip south. A. B. Bailey, of Monroe, transacted business in our city today. • John H. Heller was a business caller at Berne this afternoon. Eli Engle, of west of the city was a business caller in town today. The grain dealers of Adams county are buying much grain at present. Emil Baumgartner went to Berne this afternoon for a short visit with relatives. The temperature was much warmer today than has been the case for several days. Jesse O. Smith returned today from a business trip to Garrett, where he owns a case. Dan Vail left this afternoon on a business trip to Cincinnati and other points south. Hershel Reynolds went to Fort Wayne this morning to look after business affairs. W. W. Harper was a business caller at Fort W’ayne today returning to the city this afternoon. Squire Smith united in marriage Oliver Rayle and a Miss Summers this morning at the clerk’s office. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Small, of Fort Wayne, have arrived in the city for an extended visit with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Reitz, of Briant, returned to their home this afternoon after making a pleasant visit with relatives in Decatur. The racket stores are doing a land office business at present, there being an unusually big \ demand for their goods during this season of the year. Business |Hontinues good at the Ward Fence factory. The volume of business being done by this concern is indeed wonderful for this time of the year. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hunsicker, of Marion, Michigan, will arrive in Decatur next week for a visit with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Hunsicker.

How many Decatur people have in- . spected the large stocks of holiday . goods at the various stores? If you * have not inspected, do sc? now. You , will be surprised. Cliff Groves and wife of Midland, ■ Michigan, passed through the city to- ■ day enroute to Portland, where they i will remain for some time as the guest of relatives. The Waring Glove factory is in full operation at present, with many people on the pay roll. This is their busiest time. The product from this factory is in c-eat demand. The condition of Tommy McNulty is very serious. Several buckets of puss have been taken from his knee during the past few weeks, and all hopes for his recovery are abandoned. Big Cal Robison will leave in March for Dallas, Texas, tvhere he will be given a tryout in the Texas league. Cal has the goods and his many friends are confident that he will make good. Bob Dillon, a special agent for the Continental Insurance company, wa/ here today, settling the recent fire loss of Robert Case of Magley. The Continental is certainly prompt in its settlements. The Studabaker building located on the corner of Second and Jefferson streets has been demodeled. An addition has been built to the structure which makes it very convenient for Mr, Myers, the occupant. Mr. Shonacker, traveling representative for the Coppock Motor Car company returned last night from a business trip and went to Huntington this morning to look after affairs in the interest of the company. John H. Brubaker, a prominent I Warsaw attorney, has just wedded Miss Emma Hollowell, of Goshen. Brubaker is 60 years of age and has four sons, the youngest of whom, is older than his bride, who is 18. Cecil Waldron, eighteen years old son of Thomas Waldron, Brimfield, submitted to a double operation in the Lutheran hospital at Port Wayne Monday, oue for the removal* of a 32 calibre bullet from the bone of his knee, and another for appendicitis. William Cline received a letter yesterday from Ira Wagner, a friend re- | siding in Adams county. Mr. Wagner told of an experience he and a son had during the miniature cyclone | about three weeks ago. The two men were husking corn in the field when the storm came up and took refuge in a shock. Lightning struck the next | shock to the one they were in and burned it up, but aid no other damage. In relating the tale Mr. Wagner states that the experience cost him about te n years of his natural life and he never cares to repeat the experience.—Bluftton Banner,

... m - —. Chicken stew at Bud’s Place Saturday night.

CHRISTMAS TIME Will Soon be Here A Few Suggestions Concerning Practical Gifts and the economy and other advantages of buying, where quality is aseured. WV> have FINE SUITS AND OVERCOATS suitable for father, brother or husband also have SMOKING JACKETS AND SWEATER COATS You can buy here a pair of fine suspenders, arm bands and supporters ina fancy box, Tie, hose and Handkerchief in a fancy box, at popular prices. MUFFLERS . . .• SI.OO and up HANDKERCHIEFS, a large assortment . , . FUR CAPS from $1.50 TO $4.50 FINE UMBRELLAS from’ . s|.so TO $7.50 CUFF BUTTONS, TIE PINS . . 25c TO S|.OQ FANCY DRESS SHIRTS . . . AT $| and s|.so SUIT CASES from $| TO s|o TRAVELING BAGS from $3 TO $8 We can surely please you and will Jbe glad to have you, change any article that does not suit you. Come in and select the present you wish and we will lay it away for you. * Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson—‘•CATEß TO THE MAN WHO CARES”

Get That Overcoat Off Your Mind

and getit onyour back —DO IT NOW—you must act quickly if you wish to secure any of these extraordinary bargains. The number of overcoats at each price is limited and while we have every size in the entire assortment, we would urge you to lose no time in coming here Now you can take your choice $5, $9, sl2, sls, S2O There isn’t a garment in this collection that isn’t fully worth the price, and you will be in great luck if you find a model to suit you that should be easy, if you get here in time.

Attractive and Useful Gifts For Men at Interesting Prices Do your Christmas Shopping now, while stocks are at their best. Nowhere m town will you find a larger or more magnificent showing of high class furnishings —the things men most appreciate at Christmas time. Bath robes, latest designs $5. Fancy Waistcoats of latest vogue $1.50 to s4>s° House Coats smartest styles $4 to $6.50 Silk Handkerchiefs, Mufflers, Half j Hose, Cravats, Gloves, Dress Suit Cases —in fact everything a man may need. I The Myers-Dailey Co. “Suits That Suit”