Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 190, Decatur, Adams County, 11 August 1909 — Page 3

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♦*♦+♦+++++++♦+++ : WEATHER FORECAST * ****++*+++**++*« Fair tonight and Thursday. L. B. Adams went to Fort Wayne this morning. Henry Lankenau went north of the city on business this morning. George Templin, well known Hartford City citizen, is dead. E. M. Ray, of Monroe, was in the city looking after business today. Fred Jaebker went to Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon on the four o’clock car. pisses Clara Lang and Frances Eiting are visiting with friends at Minster, Ohio. Floyd Leßrun of southern Indiana, is in the city making a visit with friends and relatives. Mrs. Philip Meihls went to Berne this morning, where she will spend the day with her nephew. The boot-legging charge jagainst William Luger, at Bluffton, was dismissed for lack of evidence. Albert Presdorf has returned from Plainfield, where he escorted Warren Wilkinson to the reform school. Leo Weber went to Fort Wayne this morning to visit with his grandfather and also to attend to business. The Misses Rose and Mayme Conter left for Rome City today, where they will spend their vacation for afew days. Tuesday of the fair will be children's day and Wednesday will be old soldiers- day. Everybody should attend. Burglars carried away cigars, candy and cheese to the value of $25 from the restaurant of Ed Ulmer, at Poneto Saturday night.

D. W. Beery is busy buying horses for the eastern market. He has purchased several car load of good animals since the sales closed. “Many Decatur“people will witness the big baby show to be given at Robison park tomorrow. It is understood that Decatur will be represented in the parade. The freak horse which has been on exhibition here for the past few days, was taken to Muncie last evening, where it will be on exhibition during the fair next week. Work on reriveting the gas tank which did not stand the test a few days ago, is going merrily on and before many weeks Decatur will be supplied with a good flow of gas. Bernice Andrews, of Peterson, and cousin will arrive in the city this evening or tomorrow morning to visit friends and will also attend the dance to be given at Maple Grove park tomorrow evening. Harry Ludwig, son of Adam Ludwig, ~ who drove to the city several weeks ago, put his horse in alivery stable and disappeared without telling any one of his destination, has been located at Angola, where he has secured employment. He has written to his parents telling of his whreeabouts. —Bluffton News.

Here All Next (1.... Qf no L f n UNDER n Qnf l Concert at Noon p roQ f O( J Dramatic Show T f 4th. and MonWeek UUjUIUuKuUi CANVAS DdllU andat 7 p.m. 11l udluOl on Earths I ulll roe Streets 35 PEOPLE. Change of Program Each Night. Big Vaudeville Features Between Acts * ADMISSION: Children, 10c; Adults, 20c. Opening Play—“An American Abroad.”

Miss Lilian Gates of Wren, was in the city today. Miss Marie Allison went to Fort Wayne this morning. True Fristoe went to Fort Wayne this morning on business. Mrs. Susan Archer who has been very sick, is a little better. Albert Lachnit went to Huntington today and will return this evening. John Glancey went to Portland this morning, where he will work during the day. Mrs. Walter Murray and daughter Romaine went to Willshire for several days’ visit. Prof. Withouse returned to his home at Berne, after looking up business in the city. J. H. Bremerkamp went to Monroe today, where he is doing some work for Niblick & Co. Mr. Albert Lachnit of Berne, is in the city on business and returned on the noon train. Mrs. Burt Archer of Fitzgerald, Ga., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. D. Winans, at Pleasant Mills. J. B. Holthouse went to Bluffton this morning to look after business matters of importance. L. A .Stout, of Marion, was a business caller in our city yesterday, and has returned to his home. Miss Nora McClain, of Berne, returned today from Marion after vis-' iting friends in that city. There are rumors that Bluffton drug stores are selling liquor illegally and an investigation is impending. Mrs. Emma Foughty and daughter Margaret Case, went to Fort Wayne today to spend the day with friends. Rev. Fr. Marr returned to ihs home at Fort Wayne after visiting in the city with Fr. George for a short time. John Bowers went to Berne and Portland today, where he is looking after business for the Packing company. Mrs. Fred Reinking and son Fred went to Napoleon and Ridgeville, 0., today to visit her parents and other friends. Nora McLean returned to her home | at Berne this afternoon after visiting with friends in the city for the pafct few days. Edward and Welma Opliger returned to their home at Linn Grove after visiting their brother, L. E. Opliger of this city. John Mylott went to Ridgeville this morning, where he will attend the old • settlers’ convention which is to be held at that place. ~ Samuel Burkhead went to Redkey this afternoon and will visit with his sister, Mrs. Bertha Poling, who is i very sick at that place. The members of the Woodmen lodge are all requested to be present at tonight's meeting as business matters of importance will be disposed of. I Mr. and Mrs. Yokem, of Chicago, rwho are visiting J-e’atives in and about Decatur, are spending the day with Herman Gerke north of the city. Six residents of north Main street, in Kendallville, have signed a public warning giving notice that they will prosecute persons who ride bicycles upon the sidewalks. Miss Kate Hamel of Decatur, who visited with her sister, Mrs. C. B.! Smith, Second street, went to Muncie Tuesday, for a few days’ stay with friends—Portland Sun. Biddy Burns, who several years ago played ball in this city, and who was reported as being a mental wreck, was in Decatur yesterday meeting old friends. He says he is feeling fine. Mrs. R. E. Peters will leave tomorrow morning for Waterloo where she will remain for several days as the guest of friends and relatives. While gone she will attend the Leas reunion which will be held at Ashley. Accountants Swife and Miller who have examined the city books at Peru, disclose that the accounts of Mayor Odum and City Clerk O’Hara are square, and that the city is indebted to Treasurer Schmoll in the sum of more than $1,900. Word from Rome City is to the effect that J. H. Heller and family are having a great time at the resort. The entertainment to be given at the M. E. church next Sunday evening will be of much interest to those who attend. Two able addresses on pop- ( ular subjects will be given and good music will be rendered. There will be no Epworth League Sunday evening.

Leo Weber went to Fort Wayne on business today. Miss jVnna Yager went to Port Wayne this afternoon. C. E. Laugherty went to Huntington this morning on business. Rollo M. Houck returned to his home at Craigville today. Dr. Homer Sowers went to Fort, Wayne on business today. Rev. Hoile, wife and fami'y returned to their home at Shumm today. Edwin Fledderjohann left this morn-; ing on a business trip to Delphos, O. Miss Mabel Winans returned last evening to her home at Pleasant Mills. John Creighton is advertising the, Great Northern Indiana Fair at Kings-! land today. E. B. Adams left this morning on a business trip to Fairmount. He will return this evening. Rev. Bausolh of, of Cleveland, and Rev. Dornseif, of north of the city, were in town today. Mr. Harmon Brake who is very sick at his home in the north part of the city, is not any better. Homer Biggs returned to his home at Bingen after visiting in the city with his brother, W. P. Biggs. Mr. O. L. Vance left today for Fort Wayne to transact business and re- , ceive a treatment for his arm. Leo Myers is at Minster Ohio, to attend the wedding of his brother Lawrence, whic htakes place today. Mrs. W. R. Smith returne dfrom Berne this morning, where she wsa visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Lachnit. The condition of Frank Bremerkamp is somewhat improved and it is hoped by his many friends that he may soon recover. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pierce came home last evening from a sight-seeing trip to Niagara Falls, and they report a most pleasant time. Mr. and Mrs. Clem Voglewede and son Chedrick returned home from St. ! Marys, Ohio, after visiting with ; friends at that place. i Mrs. C. U. Dorwin and daughter, Mr*. Miles D. Pillars, returned last evening from Fort Wayne, where they were the guests of friends for the day. Mrs. Quincy HHdebrand and children Frieda, Clinton and Kathryn, . went to Bluffton today for a visit I with her mother, Mrs. Caliph Archbold. | W. H. Wood, owner of the fivelegged horse, which has been on exIhibition in the city for two days, left today for Convoy, Ohio, where he will exhibit the animal. i The Geneva ball club will cross bats I with the Decatur Shamrocks on next Sunday in the city and the locals will make the visitors go some if they want to win the game. Mr. A. A. Nichols of Coldwater, Mich., stopped off in the city for a short time o nbusiness. Mr. Nichols was formerly a resident c! Decatur but has not been here for some time. ' Mr. and Mrs. Everett Staker after spending a week’s vacation in the city with his brother, left today for their home at Clyde, N. Y. They went I by the way of Kingsville, Canada, and will arrive home about September Ist. ' Eli Sprunger and wife left today for New York city, where they will board a steamer Saturday for Belgium, to remain in the European country for about three months. While there Mr. Sprunger will purchase about fifty Belgium horses to be shipped to Decatur for sale. The importation will be a good one, as Mr. Sprunger will buy none but the very best. The Sprungers have a number d£ friends in Germany, and they will undoubtedly be well entertained while gone. The trip from Nwe York to Germany requires about eleven days' time. I The attraction at the Bosse opera house Thursday night, Aug. 12, will be New York’s very newest musical comedy success, “The Milionaire Kid," which comes filled pretty tuneful music that makes the hearts of all the music loving public feel glad, the ' company is a large one and includes beside several well known principals, the famous Blue Ribbon chorus known in all the larger cities as the most beautiful as well as the finest singing chorus on the American stage of today, they being better known as the beauty chorus of Broadway. The Millionaire Kid is without doubt one of the most gorgeous musical comedies ever produced. Prices 25c, 35c. and 'soc.

NO DIFFERENCE WHAT YOU WANT ■ WE HAVE IT If you are looking foJ a bargain in a Suit of Clothes we can fit and please you. We hfIVC dbOUt Sixty Suits the last of a kind that we are Closing out at cost to moke room for new fall goods. These suits are as good as new but we have only one or two of a kind left and you can have them at what they cost us. If You are Looking for a New Fall Suit We have that also. A large part of our fall suits are already in stock. We will be able this fall to give you better values than ever for your money. Csme in and make us prove this statement. Summer Goods at a Great Reduction All Summer Goods such as Underwear, Straw Hat», Soft Collar Dress Shirts, Wash Ties, Children’s Rompers and Wash Suits and Duck Trousers for men and boys at greatly reduced prices. We would rather have what these goods cost us than the goods. ELZEY, VANCE & HITE 2 Corner East of Court House. Decatur, Ind.

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Miss Mary Sauer returned to her home at Shumm today. L. A. Graham was a business caller in the country today and will return this evening. Israel Bender was a business caller in Decatur this morning and has returned to his home. Roy Sautbine has returned from an extended tour in the south and will remain here for some time. As we go to press today the little Misses Leah Peters and Margaret Frisinger are entertaining about fifteen of their baby friends at a birthday anni versa y given at the home of Mr. and Mis. Maynard Frisinger. A most delightful time is ensuing and the hostesses will no doubt prove charming entertainers.

Crystal Theatre DECATUR’S POPULAR AMUSEMENT PLACE. The Newest Shows, The Best Films, Courteous Treatment. TONIGHT Entire Change of Program Each Evening Two illustrated songs will be rendered one by Miss Clara Terveer and one by Miss Velma Schroll. Orchestra every Night IT’S 5 CENTS W. P. Biggs, Prop.

Four deaths have occurred within the boundaries of Adams county within the past twenty-four hours. The Decatur Packing company continues to do a thriving business and many orders are arriving daily. Mrs. W. H. Leas of Waterloo, arrived in the city this morning to make a short visit with her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Peters. The demonstrating car which has just been completed by the Coppock Motor Car company Is attracting much attention. It is certainly a beauty.

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Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Walt returned to their home at Logansport after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Johnston, of Monroe. Democrat readers should not fail to note the announcements of Monroe business men made elsewhere in this issue. They have some real bargains in store for their patrons. The farmers are needing rain very badly at present. The corn needs it and unless a little dampness is provided within a few days the com crop will not be as good as was anticipated some time ago.