Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 96, Decatur, Adams County, 22 April 1909 — Page 3

Simplicity, Strength and Durability These are three of the distinctive features that combine to make the Singer and the Wheeler & Wilson the easiest sewing, longest lasting, and best sewing machines made. There is nothing intricate or fragile about themSinger Sewing Machines also the Wheeler & Wilson are so simply operated that anyone can sew perfectly upon them, so strongly constructed that the roughest kind of misuse can hardly set them out of order, and they last for a lifetime. Office in Brock building. ’Phone 461 August F. Puls, Manager

WEATHER. I I Generally fair weather except prob- | ably showers extreme south portion tonight or Friday. gfc - —■ . ■ Albert Acker is still very sick with pneumonia. ■ George Kern is at Berne on bus- | tness today. ■ G. T. Burk went to Bluffton today on business. E W. B. Weldy, who has been quite I sick with lagrippe, is slowly recovering. Nick Gisler returned to his home at Siiumm after transacting business in the city. KJ. C. waggoner and wife returned to Willshire today. They attended ' the funeral of a relative at Geneva. R Mrs. John D. Jones and daughter, Martha, returned to their home at Fort Wayne, after a visit with her Mr. and Mrs. Israel Bender, southeast of town.

I Loose Handling of your money is the carrying of it on your person or having it in your home where it is subject to all sorts of dangers from fire, burglary, etc. ■ With a checking account your money is safe —both from theft and the temptation to spend that you undergo by carrying it. & This is just one of the many virtues of a checking account with us. OLD Adams Co. Bank

I Let the Coal Fire Go Out W At the first sugr K geition of summer »?'j B weather let tho 'vwj B range fire die out, B W B ret a New Perfection Uj| >-_4/ Jl B Wick Blue Flame Zw , [B B Oil Cook-Stove in a J 1 M B comer of the kitchen, 4 B and at once the family — -\ { ... • .S’! B boiling, frying and bak- IgoSl /tel B ing may be done with e3bfLJt Ko B comfort, because the wl^fe=jT — B “New Perfection” deB livers the heat under the If )/ \ Hll B kettle and not about IJ U I/ w M B the room. Another j7 / K B convenience of the U B I NEW PERFECTION / Wick Bine Flame OB Cook-Stove/ is its CABINET TOP —a feature found in no other oil stove. B Presents the appearance of a steel range. Fine for holding dishes—for keeping meals hot after they are cooked—for j|l warming plates and for keeping towels handy. Made in .—s three sizes —with or without Cabinet fop as desired. *>. At your dealer’s or write our nearest agency. f \ The LdltiP able light for reading, sewing or ttudy—mellow, strong, continuous. * y No better lamp is made for every household use. If not at W yi? your dealer *B) write our nearest agency. STANDAKB OIL COMPANY B OawrporalNl) W " 1 “"

Mrs. John Sheiman was in the city shopping today. Joe Tonne'lier went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day. Miss Midge Smith went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day. Miss Emma Bright went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day with friends. Mrs. Leonard Best and daughter Emma, of Preble, were in the city shopping today. Miss Elmira Scott has returned to Lima, Ohio, from a visit with relatives at Magley. Miss Bessie Tonnelier went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day with friends. Mr. Christ Annan, of Magley, who has had failing health this spring, is somewhat better today. Mr. J. H. Scott, operator at Granite, Idaho, returned to his duties yesterday, after a visit with friends and relatives at Magley. Miss Ruby Miller will close her school near Linn Grove tomorrow and will arrive home to spend her vacation w’ith her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McLaughlin, formerly residents of this city, who have been visiting with relatives here, returned to their home at Fort Wayne today. Ed Christen finished his service as superintendent of the Union City schools, and arrived home yesterday for vacation. He will resume his duties in September. Nineteen Elkhart churches are participating in revival services now in progress there under the direction of Rev. Ora Samuel Gray, a lieutenant of Rev. Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman. Noah E. Stanley secured a divorce at Huntington Saturday, and on Monday was married to Miss Bertha Chalmers, a sister of his former wife, who was permitted to resume her maiden name, Estella Chalmers. Judge Leßoy O. Thomas, who in his early years was a resident of Columbia City, is dead at Evanston, 111., from heart disease. He delivered the principal address at the dedication of the Whitley county court house.

Miss Anna Yager went to Fort Wayne this afternoon. Mrs. Albert Katterheinrich is suffering from an attack of the grippe. Miss Claudine Smitly is in the city visiting with Miss Gretel Shoemaker. Smith Hodges returned to his .home at Fort Wayne after visiting friends in the city. Miss Hattie Hunsicker, of Geneva, is visiting' here aunt, Mrs. David Steele today. Miss Frances Good, of Muncie, returned to her home after a visit with friends in she city. Frank Kerne returned today from his regular trip in the Interests of his insurance business. Mrs. C. D .Lewton spent yesterday at Monmouth visiting with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Magley. Miss Mary Gregor, who visited with relatives at Monroe and Geneva, returned to her home at Bluffton today. Mrs. C. R. Bowman went to Fort Wayne this afternoon to take treatment for her eat, which has been quite badly affected. If the person who lost a black fur robe will communicate with this office we can give them some information that may lead to its recovery. Watch for the Park hotel Sunday menu. It will appear in tomorrow's issue of the Daily Democrat. This popular hotel is doing an increased business each succeeding Sunday. County Assessor George Gentis will move his household goods from the Studabaker property on south Third street to the house owned by Fred Huffman on west Monroe street. Mesdames C. F. True, Sam Shamp, Fred Linn, Wilson Lee and James Bain arrived home this noon from Montpelier, where they attended the Sixth district convention of Pythian Sisters. The people of Geneva are elated over the prospect sos getting the east and west traction line, and the word from Bluffton that sixty days will see the work complete, suits them just right. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Laughnit went to Fort Wayne this afternoon on their way to Hammond, where they will visit for several days, Mrs. Laughnit was formerly Miss Kittle Smith of this place. A. G. Briggs, the leading financier and business man of Geneva, has just purchased an Auburn car, and will join the large colony there who 4)wn cars, many of them good ones. Some fifteen Genevaites own automobiles.

“The Voice of the Violin” is the title of a show put on at the Grand theater last evening, and it is one of the best films ever shown in this city. All who saw it are loud in their praises and to please a number who have requested it, the same thing will be given this evening. If you haven't seen this film don't miss it. It's the biggest five cents worth you ever received. Charles Yobst, the plumber, from Fort Wayne, has been here for several days. He is dressed old fashioned and when we asked him very courteously what he was doing here he replied, “It’s none of your business.” Whether he has joined some detective society or why he his thus disguising his purpose, we are unable to say, but perhaps the future will disclose the secret. Peacocks are such striking fowls and so uncommon that It would generally Be supposed that they would not be lost easily. John Mock, however. is minus a pair which disappeared yesterday, wandering from their bed and home and he is unable to locate them. The fowls got away ■some time in the afternoon and although John scoured his part of the city in hopes of finding a trace of his pets he was unable to do so. — Bluffton Banner. B. J. Griswold, several years cartonist with the Fort Wayne News, and more recently city editor of that publication, will soon resign his place with the News to be president of the Fort Wayne Engraving company, which incorporates at $20,000 and plans to so enlarge its plant that it may handle all kinds of work in its line. Mr. Griswold will be in charge of the designing work, the object being to cater to the demand for better display of work of mechanical nature in the printing field. George F. McCulloch yesterday appeared before the state board of tax commissioners in behalf of the Indiana Union Traction company l . He asked for a reduction in the assessed valuation of the company’s property to between $15,000 and $20,000. He said this was necessary if the company would be enabled to make the improvements necessary for the convenience of the traveling public. He said that the people of the state ingeneral are Interested in traction development and that in order to meet the demands of the public the assesments should be reduced. —Bluffton Banner.

The Yeomen will meet as usual Monday evening. All members are requested to attend. The Ben Hur lodge will meet as usual tomorrow night. AU members are requested to attend. The school year is rapidly drawing to a close and the much needed summer vacation will soon begin. Mr. and Mrs. John Jones will remain in the city as the guests of friends and relatives for some time. Cliff Weaver went to Fort Wayne on business. He was formerly an Adams county boy. but has made his home in Arizona recently. At the meeting of the ladies Shakespeare Club yesterday Mrs. J. S. Boyers, a new member, was admitted, and she will be given tSe stirring secret work of the society at a later date. Miss Goldie Freidline, of Delphos, who has been the guest of Miss Bessie Wherry here for two days past, went to Fort Wayne today, where she will visit for a few days, returning here before going to her home. While playing about the framework of an old granary, Raymond Schiffli, three-ear-old son of Emil Schiffli, near Waterloo, fell in such a manner as to catch his head between two rafters and strangled to death before his plight was discovered. The funeral of the late Mrs. J. B. Jones was held this morning at the M. E. church, where sorrowing friends gathered to pay last respects to the memory of the departed estimable woman. Rev. Powell spoke words of comfort to the bereaved ones. Ed Christen, who has just completed his term as principal of the schools at Lawrence, near Indianapolis, has returned home. After a few weeks he will go to Winona, where he will take a course in normal work the better to prepare him for teaching next winter. Th boys who will be given a workout for the high school track team will be busy within a short time. It is hoped that a number of track and field meets can be arranged for this spring. So far nothing has been done by the high school students toward the organization of a high school baseball team.—Bluffton Banner. L. A. Thomas, of Monroe,was a visitor in this city yesterday and today. He left this morning for Pennville, where business matters require his attention. Mr. Thomas stated that he had sown his oats on his Adams county farm and that statement makes it appear that his proposed trip west has been abandoned for the summer at least. —Bluffton Banner.

BIG MEAT SALE!! Must close out our stock. All kinds of [meats at very low prices for Friday and Saturday COME IN AND LOAD UP At Bell’s Meat Market

It Makes a Good Deal of Difference tto you where you buy your clothes because, unless you’re a good judge, you don’t really know what you are getting; there’s always a lot of cotton mixed L stuff on the market. A That’s one of the strongest reasons for coming here; you’ll get here, Hart, Schaffner & Marx clothes, and they’re always all-wool, the finest tailoring in the world, the most perfect styles; we’ll fit you right, both your person and your purse. We have no hesitationinguaranteeing your satisfaction. SPECIAL:-Our Boys Department was busy last week and a great many compliments passed on our boys clothes simply proves that we’ve the right goods for boys too. Holthouse, Schulte & Company. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys

Miss Mary Brock, who visited in the city for several weeks, with Mr. and Mrs. John Brock, returned to her home *t Ohio City today. In this manner we wish to thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during the sickness and death of our son and brother, William Bobo. Mrs. Bobo and sons. All persons living along Mercer avenue and on Adams street are requested to be present at the Commercial Club room on Friday evening, April 23, at 8 p. m. All are requested to be present. John Wechter ie doing some strong boasting now, due to the fact that he succeeded in getting his oats crop out ahead of Jim Willey. Jim has always had the honor of being the first to get his crops out in Blue Creek and John thinks he is some “pumpkins” for having beat him to it on the oats crop this year.—Willshire Herald. Rubber tires, buggy painting, horse clipping at the Fashion Livery Stables. We are prepared to rubber tire your old buggy and do it right. We have also added a painting department and will fix your rigs up so they look as good as new. Give us a triaj. Work guaranteed. The season is also here for horse clipping. Our men know how to do this work exactly as it should be done. Out prices are right and we solicit your patronage. The Fashion Livery Stables, L. A. Holthouse, Mgr.

Deposit Boxes afford A place, fire and burglar proof for your valuable papers. We have installed a complete equipment and invite your inspection. FIRST National Bank DECATUR, INDIANA

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