Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 178, Decatur, Adams County, 28 July 1909 — Page 3

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ LEATHER FORECAST : s♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦***444 VWhsettled with possibly ttountier rgtorru tonight or Thursday. A. ’J. Smith went to Fort Wayne letiay Ed Breiner went to Berne on bMiness today. ifce J. Porter went to Kokomo for a visit today. J. Grimm made a business trip to Bluffton today. Miss Iva Dark and Mr. Frank JEaufmnn returned to Fort Wayne toothy. Miss Erma Steffen returned to Monroe Valley, Ohio, after a visit ■with relatives north of the city. Jatnouneeintints of the various business men are being placed in the Mew Star airdome by Louis Corbin and the work* is very neat. rthe ,township [trustees are busv working on their tax levy which will serve them for their business of the various townships during next year. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vaughn arrived home from Angola, where they have been enjoying a ten days’ vacation. Mrs. Vaughn will return and spend another week there. Msr. Caroline Graber returned to Lima, where she will remain a month, afterward returning to this place for a abort visit, going from here to Nebraska, kvhere she will make her future home. Michael Maurer, the German farmer residing east of Vera Cruz, who was blinded by the explosion of a stick of dynamite in bis face, while blowing up stumps several months ago, was in town this morning to call on Dr. W. N. Fowler, the physician who treated him. Mr. Maurer has made considerable improvement and is able to see distinctly enough to enable him to perform the ordinary work of the farm, although at the time of the accident It was feared that he might never see. —Bluffton News.

Dr. Fred Patterson DENTIST Successor to Dr. C. E. Neptune Office above Auth’s Jewelry Store. Telephone No. 472. Office hours: B—l 2 a. m., I—s p. m. I | The Basis Os Credit Your standing is greatly strengthened by being abl eto refer the inquirer to a responsible conservatively managed banking in stitution. A checking account here will be one of the best aids to the man who wishes credit and convenience. It costs nothing to investigate. OLD Adams Co. Bank

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l W. B. Weldy spent the day at Pet- ► erson. * i Peter Conter is recovering from a ’ few days of sickness. An attack of J stomach trouble. ■ :Hot weather seems to be the menu at present, and all are satisfied with s it ibut the fat folks. Miss Lee, who has been visiting with Miss Nina Reid, returned to her ■ home at Frankfort today. Fred Vaughn’s smiling face is again • seen on the mail route after a week or so vacation at Angola. > Mrs. A. J. Smith, Miss Fonner and Miss Midge Smith have gone to WlL nona for a few weeks' outing. Will Mougey will leave tomorrow for Piqua, Ohio, where he will visit wtth his aunt for a week or so. Work on the new filler factory is progressing nicely, they having about one story of the side wall completed. Police courts were idle places today and the justices of the peace had nothing to do of especial interest. Mrs. Ed France, of Pleasant Mills, has gone to Rome City, where she will spend a week with S. E. Hite and family. John Bowers made a business trip to Portland and several other places along the line in the interest of the packing company. Mr. M. M. Watthewson went to Mansfield, Ohio, after a visit with friends in the city. She will return in a month or two. Any Democrat subscriber who fails to get his paper regularly should notify the office at once that the defect may be remedied. The two Fourth street residences belonging to August Schlickman have received a coat of paint, which adds much to their appearance. W. S. Hughes, of Fort Wayne, but who has been in the city for the past few days, went to Geneva this morning, where he will look after a little work. There will be a country dance given this evening at the home of Elliott Ulman, east of the city, and a number of city folks are making arrangements to attend. Mrs. G. T. Ulmer, who has been making her home at Bluffton, went to Portland this afternoon, whore they have moved their household goods and will make that place their future home. M. J. Blitz, district manager cf the Aetna Indemnity company, today ' received the check of his company for $5,000 to be paid to the First ' National bank of this city. The 1 Aetna company was on the bond of Edward N. Detzer, the defaulting teller of the First National, and the I check is in settlement of that claim. • —Fort Wayne Sentinel. ' Harry K. Thaw is having a great time proving to the courts that he is 1 a man possessed of such mental capacities as would warrant his release from Mattewan asylum. He is repre- 1 sented by the shrewdest of lawyers, and is opposed by that same aggressive Jerome, jyhose cross examination ' of Thaw is awaited with interest by thousands of people. It is not improbable that the defendant will 1 eventually secure his freedom. Mock & Sons file tomorrow reply briefs in the appellate court in the cause of George E. Gardiner and John French against the city of Bluffton the litigation arising over the attempt of the city council to pave east Central avenue. Special trial Judge Waltz ruled that the remonstrance should not hold and the plaintiffs took appeal. The case is a test case and the decision will cover the remonstrance against south Cherry and Central avenue. —Bluffton News.

Cal Miller went to Fort Wayiw this morning. Mrs. R. Roberts will go to Dwtl, ' Ohio, to visit for a week. Mrs. I. Im tar is visiting her mother, Mrs. Conrad, at Vendocia. Tom Reid made a business trip to Fort Wayne thta morning. Mrs. D. E. Helm went to Fort Wayne today to spend the day. Mrs. John Flemming is spending the day with friends at Fort Wayne. Mrs. Charles Pilliod. of Piqua, 0., is visiting here mother, Mrs. B. Wemhoff. Mrs. 3. Hayes went to Fort Wayne last evening. She will return this evening Mrs. S. E. Murphy went to Fort Wayne today, where she will visit friends. Mr. Forest Fiets, of Redkey, Is in the city visiting with Rev. Powell and family. The Decatur business institutions are very busy at present filling their many orders. There is not much sickness in Decatur at present, an<r the physicians are not very busy. Mr. John Sherman Powell left this morning for Lake James, where he will take a week’s vacation. Mrs. N. Marglay, of Fort Wayne, has returned to her home after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smith. A. J. Smitn and family left today for Winona, where they will spend a week at this beautiful rfsort. Martin Laughlin, commissioner for the third district In the county, was a business visitor in the city today. Miss Martha Bultemeier was in the city shopping. She returned to her home north of the city on the noon car. ' Mrs. A. Haggard and daughter Grace changed cars here on their way home from Monroe, to Lima, Ohio, where they have been visiting with friends. Mrs. J. H. Falk and son Ralph of Bluffton, changed cars here on their way to Berne, where they will make a visit with friends. Mr. Falk will join them at noon. A crowd of eight or ten young men of the city went to Rome City last evening and spent a few hours with their lady friends who are spending a week at that place. The new Decatur Filler company building is being erected rapidly. A large force of men are working industriously to complete the structure as rapidly as possible. Guy Dorwin, H. W. Amrine, D. M. Hensley and several other Decatur gentlemen witnessed the ball game at Fort Wayne yesterday and returned to the city last evening. Miss Hattie Smith of Portland, arrived in the city this morning and will spend a week with Dr. Sowers family at Winona. They left this morning on the ten o’clock car. Quite a number are at Fort Wayne today taking in the races. The big crowd of Decatur and Adams county people will go tomorrow, and this will easily be the banner day for the big event. Word was received from the bedside of Lew Weber this morning, and stated that he passed a very restless night, and is » gradually growing weaker. There are no hopes for his recovery. James P. Haefling, clerk of the Adams circuit court, was in Portland Tuesday collecting costs due that county in cases sent from this county there on changes of venue. —Portland Commercial-Review. A party of Hollanders under Mr. A. Moreland changed cars here this morning on their way to Grand Rapids, Mich., where they are forming a settlement of their own. Every few weeks a number go through the city to that place. Bert Harruff came in from Portland, Colorado, this morning, and will visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Har- j vey Harruff for some time. He has a good position in that western state and is doing nicely. His wife has been in this part of the county for a month or more. J. W. Pearse, of Fort Wayne, was the guest of Capt. F. F. Boltz Monday night while enroute to the Lupton pony farm near Pennville. Mr. Pearse is an old friend of Mr. Boltz and is one of the best known colt breakers and saddle horse educators in the state. He had with him four saddle horses, which he has raised from birth and educated for circus use. — Bluffton Banner. Robert Souder and Tom Flynn will start tonight for Andover, N. Y„ Mr. Souders receiving a message this morning stating that oil had been struck in the well which the two Bluffton men are drilling there. He and Mr. Flynn will go for the purpose of taking charge of the shooting of the well and to make other arrangements which will be necessary.—Bluffton Banner.

Miss Pearl Abrams of Ray. Ind, is the guest of Mrs. Henry B. Heller. Miss Ada Springer went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day. Abner Parrish is at Monroe, where he will spend some time with his son, Dr. M. F. Parrish. Joseph Andrews of west of the city was a business caller in our city last evening, and returned to his home. Mrs. Mary Bixler, of Berne, went to Fort Wayne today, where she wi'l spend a week with relatives and friends. Charles D. Murray and Mr. Waddell left early this morning for Jackson, Michigan, they going in an automobile. French Parrish, roadmaster on the Clover Leaf, was in the city yesterday, visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abner Parrish. Mrs. Isaac Peters went to Pleasant Mills this morning to remain for a short time as the guest of her sister, Mrs. U. S. Drummond. John Gulmyer, the “Flying Dutchman” engineer, took the Lake Shore Century from Toledo to Elkhart, 133 miles in 113% minutes, about 51 seconds per mile. Charles F. Nicholson, 37, of Union township. Wells county, has been adjudged insane. He has a delusion that the “Black Hand” organization is plotting to kill him: In an adaress at P'ymouth, Attorney General Bingham declared his belief that the Indiana county local option law had come to stay, and that it would never be repealed. Kendallville folk are protesting against Sunday moving picture shows, and it may result in a war to close up ice cream parlors, cigar stores, etc., there on Sunday. People living In the north part of the city have been bothered by some unknown persons who are around their premises after dark, and last night a pretty good description of a person was caught in the act and if he wants to keep out of trouble he better not show up very soon. Dr. G. Samuel Hershey, a Michigan City dentist, looked after the teeth of John H. Barger, the Michigan City millionaire car builder, and charged him S6BO. Mr. Barger kicked on the bill. As away of settling the dispute it is now proposed to have a commit- , tee of three appraisers examine Mr. , Barger’s mouth. ,

THIS WILL BE THE LAST OF OUR GREAT JULY I CLEARANCE SALE »■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■aißHßasscßaaiiaiaawß I During the closing days of our great sale we are going to offer I some EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS in Wash Goods, Wool ■ Dress Goods, Shirt Waists, Parasols, Ladies Skirts and Suits. I I rn TOULABD I UOJES suits 1 L... ,h “ BBMgg I [/ in Price iSsS-wrfeseasar summer I ”■ Wash Fabrics I f t itJ! HI -•: • V*- ” - at Less than Manufactur- ™! edcosL I Be Sure and See Our Bargains in Ladies Shirt Waists I NIBLICK & COMPANY. |

Last Week Os the Broken Lot Sale. Better take advantage of it. ’Twill pay you. Men’s Suits in broken lots that formerly retailed at sls, sl6 and $lB, Now $lO. Men’s Suits in broken lots that formerly retailed at $lO, sl2, $13.50 Now $7.50. Boys’Long Pant Suits that formerly retailed at $6, $7.50 and $lO, Now $5.00. SPECIAL-2 Dozen Negligee Shirts at 40c each or two for 75c. We’ll be glad to show you. Holthouse, Schulte & Co. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys.

Miss Rose Hess went to Fort Wayne this morning. Lew Dubosh, of Bluffton, went' to Fort Wayne on the one o’clock car. Mary and Bessie Stetson returned to their home north of the city on the one o’clock car. Miss Edith Hackman has left the city on a month's vacation after whicn she will return and resume the fall work at the dressmaking shop conducted by Emma Echlickman and herself. Misses Madge and Fannie Hite went to Fort Wayne, where the former will remain for a several days’ visit with friends. Miss Fannie Hite will go from that place to Winona, where she will spend a two weeks' vacation. There is a pretty race on in the Northern JJeague at present. Huntington has forged to the head of the percentage column, and there are several other teams who will battle for the honors from now until the end of the season.

The Misses Ethel Rex and Adda Cowan went to Dunkirk this afternoon, where they will visit with friends for a week or so. Mrs. Ed Vancil and sou Nickolas went to Portland for a few weeks’ visit and from there will go to Fort Recovery, where they will visit with relatives for some time. Work on the Ernsberger and Moses greenhouse is progressing nicely, and will in the near future be completed. When done it will present a very beautiful apearance and afford much convenience to the proprietors and patrons. In a Monday morning bargain rush at an E'khart store, Mrs. Louise Ginsburg was pushed over by some man in a rush to secure a dishpan at a reduced price. She received a bad cut above the eye and severe bruises while another woman fainted and had to be carried out of th epanic whicn involved three hundred people.

Misses Agnes and Frances Coffee will leave tomorrow for a visit with friends at Lima and St. Marys. Miss Minnie Gerard, of Louisville, Ky., is in the city visiting with a number of her friends. Miss Gerard formerly lived at this place. M. V. B. Archbold of Fort Wayne, was in the city attending to some business. He has just been given a handsome salary increase and was also allowed a six weeks’ vacation, which he is now enjoying to the limit. The six-months'-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Gehring, near Corunna was burned to death in the fire which resulted from the explosion of a gasoline stove Saturday. The mother had left the little one sitting on the floor as she went into the garden for a moment and returned to find the babe's clothing in flames. The mother was painfully burned in attempting to save the child.