Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 303, Decatur, Adams County, 21 December 1908 — Page 3

Until Now The likp has never been experienced in the History tef Decatur. That you could purchase from the largest and most carefully picked stoek of China, Cut Glass. Dry Goods, Notions and Novelty Goods of every description at almost half price. No one should go without an Xmas present when an opportunity like this presents itself. Call at once and make your selection as this Mammoth Stock must be closed out regardless of profit MOSER China and Notion Store

HOW’S THIS A high grade carpet sweeper white they last, rubber-tired wheels, fine all bristle brush sweep, automatic cleaner. Full size $1.50. Sold everywhere at twice the price. Fine new gootls. Schafers Up-To-Date Hdw. Store < » r-j Conservative Careful management—the acme of prompt, courteous service, everything consistent with good Ranking —you secure when you open a checking account here. A checking account will relieve you of many exasperating troubles and disputes—protect you thoroughly. Investigate.

Old Adams County Bank

A CLOSE OUT SALE of Men’s and Boy’s High Top Shoes. Every pair must go at ssoc. and SI.OO less than the regular selling price. Just th tehing for the boy this kind of weather. * J. H. VOGLEWEDE & SON Opp. Court House . Tel. 399

CHRISTMAS IS NEARLY HERE

And if you have not already secured that present, you should get busy. Shrewd shoppers are buying now. i We have just received a beautiful line of Men’s Neckwear, (prices ranging from 25c to $1.00) and put up in small boxes made especially for a Xmas gift. We have a large assortment of Dress Gloves at $1 00 t 0 $2.50- Sweater Coats $1 to $4- Silk Mufflers 75c to $2.50. Handkerchiefs, all kinds from

TEEPLE, BRANDYBERRYAND PETERSON J

WEATHER Fair tonight with cooler north portion Tuesday; increasing cloudiness. Thurman Gottschalk, of Berne, was a caller in the city today. Ross Stone was in the city today looking after buisness interests. Mrs. J. H. Heller was the guest of friends at Fort Wayne for a few hours today. The Christmas programs to be rendered at the churches will be great this year. R. Earl Peters and wife were callers at Fort Wayne last night and returned to the city. A number of Decatur people attended the show at the Majestic last night and returned on the late car. Samuel Kuntz, Frank Foreman, Amos Hirschy, and Frank Cottrell were among the Berne visitors here today. The M. E. church choir will render special music next Sunday evening, although the cantata will be given next Friday night. Christmas is but four days off and then we will all have a glorious time. Hang up your stockings, little folks they will be filled. Smith, Parrish and Rinehart are making special prices on candies and nuts for Christmas. School teachers and churches are to get rates. See their ad. in this issue. Attorney C. L. 'Walters, Roy W’olford and several other Modern Woodmen delegates left at 11:30 for Fort Wayne, where they will represent the local camp in, the afternoon session of the big district meeting.

John Springer went to Fort W’ayne this morning to spend the day. L. G. Ellingham left this morning for Indianapolis on a business mission. Mrs. L. G. Ellingham visited with friends at Fort Wayne»a few hours this afternoon. Hon. Thurman Gottschalk, of Berne, the representative-elect was here this' morning looking after business interests. Herbert Bremerkamp was at Fort Wayne last night where he witnessed “Forty Miles from Boston” at the Majestic. Have you bought any of those Red Cross stamps? Don’t overlook this. If you can’t find them anywhere else come to this office. A number of the members of the Modern Woodmen lodge of Monroe went to Fort Wayne this morning fr the big meeting. ■Walter Johnson has gone to Fort Wayne this morning to look after business interests and remain for the big Woodmen meeting. Th© traction line offered a special rate to Fort Wayne for this evening on account of the Modem Woodmen’s doings. The rate is fifty cents for the round trip. The Racket store reports that Saturday was the biggest day in their history in business' and Manager Steele is firmly convinced that it pays td advertise. The merchants are announcing bargains in Christmas presents elsewhere in this issue and our reader are requested to look them over carefully. There are big stocks to select from. A Christmas cantata will be rendered at the Concord church on the evening of December 23 by the Sunday school. Everybody is invited to attend and enjoy the festivities. Postmaster Frisinger reports the following unclaimed letters, and the persons calling for them will please say advertised: John Agustus, Bertha Augustos, Aaron Henderson, Frank Konkle, D. A. Moser, Katie Smith and Mrs. Estella Smith. One of the features of the Elk’s minstrel show to be given in the city January 7 and 8 will be an augmented orchestra under the able direction of Prof. True R. Fristoe. Up to date music will be rendered and several out-of-town musicians have been engaged for the occasion. Pennville, a little town over in Jay county, had a SIOO,OOO fire Saturday morning, when a whole block was destroyed, including the Home department store, the largest store there, whose loss alone was about $40,000. It is said this store was not in very gcod financial condition, and as they had but $15,000 insurance it is probable they will not rebuild. Charles Leimanstahl and Samuel Neuenschwander, living east of this city in the edge of Adams county, left this morning for New Madrid county, Missouri, where they will work for Ike Gehring and Jacob Klopfenstine in helping clear up their tract of timber land. The two gentlemen have taken a colony of about eight people west to work for them. —Bluffton News.

Agent T. L. Miller received a very commendatory letter this morning from the general passenger agent of the Clover Leaf concerning the extensive ticket sales which have been made for points in the west and southwest through ttie local office. The official pays a very tribute to Mr. Miller’s enterprise in selling tickets in surrounding towns over the heads of competing roa'ds. —Bluffton News.

A marriage license has been issued to Noah HabeggerJ 28, a laborer of Berne, and Dina Sprunger, 29. P. W. Smith, of Richmond was a business caller in the city today and went to Fort Wayne this morning to look after interests. Some great bowling contests have been planned for this week and a great amount of Interest is being manifested among the lovers of this sport. Just three days in which to conclude the Christmas shopping. Bet there are some who have not yet begun. We told you to hurry and that everything would be picked over. Dr. W. E. Smith and wife went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day. Mr. Smith will attend the big Woodmen meeting held in that city this afternoon and evening. If you know or any person who is deserving of a Christmas dinner, and who you think will accept it, notify D. E. Smith, C. O. France or Nick Miller before Wednesday evening. They will see that a basket containing a supply of food for a delicious dinner will be given them. 1 Misses Kathryn Bennet, Lucile Locke, Mary Craig Deam, of this city, who are-attending school at Glendale, will arrive home tomorrow for the holidays. Miss Helen Good, of Warren, who Is also in school there, will accompany them, going later to her home. —Bluffton Banner. Frank Irvin, a well known young man, has opened a Penny Studio over J. H. Voglewede & Sons shoe store, and is doing a dandy business. He opened Sunday and his first day was a winner. If it keeps up as good Frank will be satisfied. Give him a call. His work is guaranteed. Fort Wayne district organizers for the W. and H. Walker Grocery establishment, Pittsburg, to the number of twenty-seven, held a conference at the Rich hotel in this ciy yesterday, and Mrs. L. M. McEwen, of this city, was chosen manager for the Fort Wayne district. Messrs. C. E. Stewart and A. W. Bennett, of the Pittsburg headquarters, were in attendance at the meeting.—Fort Wayne Sentinel. At Bluffton in the case of Robert Fryback against the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Trction company, demand for damages of SI,OOO, the jury returned a verdict In favor of the defendant, and Fryback did not get a penny judgment. He alleged that his baek was seriously injured by the carelessness of another employe of the company, who dropped his end of a tie which he and Fryback were carrying. A special car will leave the interurban station this evening at 5:30 o’clock which will convey membe?:’ and candidates of the Modern Woodmen lodge to Fort Wayne where candidates from fifty camps will be initiate into the mysteries of the order. A fare of 50c for the round trip will be charged to any one who cares to go whether a member of the order or not. Returning the car will leave Fort Wayne at 12:00 o’clock. Here is good news for the children: Mr. J. B. Stoneburner has received a letter from, old Santa Claus that he will be here on Christmas afternoon and evening and will make the Star theater his headquarters. He will have a treat for everybody, young and old, and he will be a real live Santa, not an imitation, but one who will have a joke for each little girl and boy and some of the older ones. Be sure to arrange to see him. Mr. Stoneburner has also special films for all this week. One of the best is tomorrow night, Abraham Lincoln, a film showing the life of this great) man from his childhood to his death.

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MEN’S SUITS $5 to $25 FANCY HOSE 25c to 50c MEN’S OVERCOATS $5 to $25 SUIT CASES $1 to sl2 SWEATER COATS 50c to $3.50 BATH ROBES $3.50 to $lO FANCY VESTS $1.50 to $5 SMOKING JACKETS $3 to $lO UMBRELLAS $1 to $5 WATCH FOBS 50c to $1.50 NECKTIES 25c, 50c, 75c FUR CAPS sl.so‘to, $5 , HANDERCHIEFS 5c to SI.OO CLOTH CAPS 50c to $1.50 DRESS GLOVES ! 50c to $5 LADIES’ FUR CAPS ....$3 to $3.50 DRESS SHIRTS 50c, sl, $1.50 MUFFLERS 50c to $2 CUFF BUTTONS with TIE PIN FANCY SUSPENDERS ...,25c to $1 TO MATCH 25c to $1 SILK HANDERCHIEFS, ,25c to 50c ELZEY & VANCE Corner East of Court House Decatur, Indiana.

PENNY PICTURE STUDIO—Over Clem Voglewede’s. 303-6 t

Mr. Shultz, of Ossian, spend Sunday the guest of Mr. Henry and family of this city. Mr. A. C Leach, of Mansfield, Ohio, is in the city and will remain over Christmas as guest of his daughter, Mrs. C. E. Suttles. There will be preaching at the Salem church Wednesday evening at 7:00. Following the services proper will occur the reorganization of the Sabbath school. D. O. Wise Pastor. The Christian church will give an entertainment at the church on Chrismas eve, and you are invited to attend. The program will be published within a day or two and will include drills, recitations, songs, etc.

s the glad Christmas season draws nearer and' nearer the look of expectancy on the faces of the children 1b very expressive. Here’s hoping that each and every one of them may <not be disappointed on that glad day.

5c to $1 including the initial at j Qc. Suit Gases and Traveling Bags from to $lO. If you want a suit, Overcoat or Raincoat we can please you at $5 and $25. Our Salesmen will gladly give you any advice and assist you in selection. All Christmas Haberdashery at tempting prices. Make our store your headquarters while in town whether you buy or not. You are always welcome.

We’re Ready for Christmas Are You? The enormous Christmas trade that we did duj ing the last few days is surely indicative of the fact that our merchandise and prices are right. Never before have we been able to offer such great values in mens and boys wearing appeal at such little cost. Special Values If you are thinking of buying an overcoat for your self or for some one else don’t fail to see some of our special Christmas Values. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SERVICABLE AND VALUABLE PRESENTS study this list and » then see us.

PACKAGE containing outing flannel and toweling left at the Peoples restaurant. Owner can get same at the restaurant by paying for this ad. 298-3 t

Christmas Goodies Are to be found at the PEOPLES RESTAURANT, and we have a line of all kinds of Candies, Nuts Fruits, and unexcelled in the city, and we invite the public to give us a call. Special Piicesto Organizations Do not fail to call and see us before buying JACOB MARTIN, Prop.

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The new system of trading—loo i pounds of granulated sugar for 11.75. ; See Charles C. Hendricks or write him, Decatur. ■ 303-6 t o 1 ■ Democrat Want Ads. Pay.