Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 243, Decatur, Adams County, 12 October 1909 — Page 3

: WEATHER FORECAST Jj >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦! partly cloudy in south portion; rain aortb portion tonight or Tuesday; colder. __ . . —wsb Harry Horn, of Union City, was in the city yesterday, judge Merryman made a business trip to Bluffton today. p. W. Smith, of Richmond, transacted business in the city today. Miss Lucy Timmons returned to Willshire after spending the day in the «ity. Miss Iva Steele went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day with relatives. J. J. Johns returned to his home 1 at Elkhart after visiting friends in the city. Miss Mary Ball returned last evening from Richmond, where she visited friends. Miss Rose Bailey of Willshire, changed cars here today on her way to Avilla, where she will make a few days’ visit. Miss Genevieve Schaffer, who has been visiting with relatives here for a few days returned to her home at Elkhart this morning. Win. McConnehey went to Monroe this morning to work on the new house which is being erected by Alva ■ Graham on his farm. At Rome City on Saturday occurred the marriage of Miss Grace Holsinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Holsinger, to Mr. Harry Hedden,who is engaged in physical culture work in Chicago. Del Locke, A. L. Walmer, N .K» Todd and Dr. Blackman left Saturday night for Detroit, where today they will witness the ball game between Pittsburg and Detroit. They made the trip in the Blackman automobile. —Bluffton Banner. Work has been begun on the building for the new bank at New Haven, the contract having been given to Contractor Wehrenberg, of Fort Wayne. He will have the building finished in thirty days. It will be a brick structure, 22 by 52 feet, and will contain three rooms. The local option election in DeKalb county will be held at some date between November 20 and 30. By that time all the excitement incident to the town elections will be over. It is the purpose of the Anti-Saloon league to keep these elections free from the influence of party politics. Saturday Mrs. Jerre Myers slipped and fell while carrying an armload of wood. She was severely injured, and for a time it was feared the injuries would prove of a serious nature. However this morning she is resting well and it is thought she will soon recover entirely from the ill effects of the accident. —Bluffton Banner. The Tribolet agency sold the 77 acre farm of D. Wilson east of Uniondale today to A R. Randol. of Markle. Mr. Randol has been draying at that place, but will move on the farm to reside. The price was $5,820. The A. J. Stewart place of 85 acres north of the city was sold today to L. O. Kershner and he will farm it in conjunction with his mother’s farm northeast of town.—Bluffton News. Dr.* Fred Patterson dentist Successor to Or. C. E. Neptune Office above Auth’o Jewelry Store. Telephone No. 472. Office hours: B—l 28 —12 a. m., I—s1 —5 p. m THE ONE SURE WAY to make your money grow—open a savings account. Not only will it Increase steadily at 3 per cent, without any effort on your part but it will be thp best practical protection against future adversity and pahic. OLD Adams Co. Bank

MJrs. Mbrrison is visiting with friends at Richmond for a few days. ; Mrs. Joe Rice returned today from | Marion, where she visited her son and other relatives. Mrs. Henry Kunkle, of near Willshire, returned to her home after shopping in the city. W. H. Davfss, of Bluffton, went to ■ Lynn this afternoon to look after . business for a short while. James Watkins, of Monroe, was in . the city this morning and returned to his home on the noon train. George Bcheerer of Berne, was in the city on business and returned home on the afternoon train. Miss Rose Sether returned home 'from South Bend, where she has been visiting for the past week or so with friends. This kind of weather makes one think that winter is at hand and he had better look up some of his winter duds. The Holhouse Dnig Co. had their show windows repapered, which will help much more to make an attractive display. Amos Gillig made a business trip to Flainwell, Mich., today, where he will work for the G. R. & I. railroad a couple of days. Alfred Trenary was instantly killed and Jack Pyles was seriously injured by the caving in of a 14-foot embankment at Celina, 0., last Saturday. Dr. D. A. Reeder, of Laporte, is planning to erect a SIOO,OOO building in that city as headquarters for the Home Health club. It will have a two-fold purpose, serving as a sanitarium and a home for aged persons. Residents of Andrews are now preparing to add electric illumination by the use of arches to their city. At a meeting of the Commercial club the proposition was sprung, endorsed and plans made for the holding of another meeting next Thursday night when it will be discussed.

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Harry Moltz made a business trip to Bluffton today. Mrs.- H. Berling is visiting with her daughter Agnes at Crown Point for a few days. Mrs. Bell Schrock, of Bluffton, went to Berne this afternoon for a short visit with relatives. Harmon Colchln returned home from Monroe, after attending to some business at that place. A. J. Smith went to Adon, ()., to look after some business for the Smith & Bell Lumber Co. John Omlor from north of the city was in on business and returned to his home on the noon car. Cris Meyers returned home from Willshire and other places where he was drumming up some business. George Whitacre, of Fort Recovery, passed through the city today on his way to Pleasant Mills, where he will make a short stay. Mrs. James Fristoe went to Geneva where she will attend an entertainment this evening given by Mrs, Al Fristoe of that place. Governor Harmon will be one of the speakers at the cornerstone laying for the new Presbyterian church at Defiance on Sunday, October 24. Mrs. Almira Bobo, who has been the guest of Mrs. Ellen Adeisperger and Miss Nellie Blackburn and oth-r friends, returned to her home this noon. Mrs. James Bell, who has been visiting in Chicago, spent last evening with Mrs. Kathryn Niblick and returned to her home west of Peterson this noon. | Mrs. O. P. Watson, of Portland, transferred here enroute from Grover Hill, 0.. to her home. While in the city she visited her nephew, Mr. Hencher, the barber. Z. T. Whitcomb, who has been at his home at Decatur for a week or ten days, returned to work as third trick 1 operator at the Clover Leaf station this morning.—Bluffton News.

Crist Kinsey, of Hart, Mich., is visiting relatives ten miles west of the city. Mrs. Ben Johnson, who has been visiting relatives at Toledo, returned home today. Dallas Butler returned home last evening from Fort Wayne, where he was working on a cement contract which they received there. Mrs. Florence Bain returned home from Indianapolis, where she was attending the K. of P. convention which was held there last week. Edward and Martin Fuelling and Theodore Heuer, who have been visiting for several days in Chicago, returned home last evening. D. Mattox, of Monroe, was in the city today on business. About eight weeks ago Mr. Mattox had an operation performed at Fort Wayne, for an abcess behind the right ear, and now comes to the city frequently to have it attended to by Drs. Coverdale. , 'W r Mr. Ernest Fledderjotann, of Louisville, Ky., is in the city for a short visit with his brothers, Mr. W. H. and Edwin Fledderjohann. He is a minister of a very advanced education and has visited the HolyLand and other places for a year or so. According to Warden Reid, of Michigan City prison, Ray Lampherc the Gunness convict, is not dying. On the contrary, his condition is no worse than it has been for three months. In view of these conditions Governor Marshall is not likely to parole Lamphere. The first snow storm of the season Arrived this morning, and caused some inconvenience. After the very pleasant weather .of the past few weeks, but few were prepared for winter weather and that’s what it was. For the first time this season, ice could be found this morning and about jeight o'clock snow ' began falling. Reports from other ! places about here said that at many places several inches of snow fell.

Mrs. Louis Stevens of Chicago, re- > turned to her home after a visit with Miss Sadie Weber. i E. C. Crawford of Bluffton, was in the city on business and will return home this evening. t The K. of C. dance tomorrow ev- > ening promises to be well attended. ; Everybody is invited. Mrs. D. B. Reckard returned on i the noon train from Pleasant Mills, after a pleasant visit at that place. Paul Harrod, second trick operator at the G. R. & I. has returned from I/agrange, where he worked during the corn festival, just closed. Gov. Marshall spent a day at the festival, and work over the wires was heavier than ever. Since Mr. Harrod has been with the G. R. & I. he has done heavy work when required and proven himself a valuable man. Robinson and Scheiman, two well known cattle men of Decatur, had -two car load of fine cattle shipped to the city from Arkansas and a sale to be conducted today at the Schlickmanl feed yard. On account of the inclemency of the weather and the small number of people in the city from the country, the sale was called oft and the cattle will be sold at private sale. Miss Amelia Weber and Ode and Lett Fullenkamp, returned home last evening from Fort Wayne, where they were for the past few days. On Sunday evening they were entertain- ' ed by Miss Loretta Harkenreiter at her home and a very pleasant evening 1 was had by those present. Last ev- ' ening they attended the Majestic and returned home on the last car. 1 Mr. Will Weaver of Pitcairn, Pa., Mr. Nathaniel Weaver of Ossian, and • Mr. Harve Weaver of Montpelier, are guests at the home of Cyrus Weaver and family on north Fifth street. Will Weaver is a nephew of their i host and the latter two men are brothers, and this is the second reunion of the family held recently, and as usual, a very pleasant time was enjoyed by the members of the family.

Crystal Theatre The Newest Shows, The Best Films, Courteous Treatment. TONIGHT Entire Change of Program Each Evening Orchestra every Night IT'S 5 CENTS W. P. Biggs, Prop. John Niblick returned home from Fort Wayne, where he was attending to some business. Mr. John Weber, of Fort Wayne, was in the city today for a visit with his son John Weber. We wish all our subscribers to be used properly and if you don’t receive prompt attention just call or notify this office. The Willard Steele grocery store on east Monroe is undergoing a great amount of improvement, such as painting and papering and when the work is done the store will present a very neat appearance. Mr. Chas. Kinsey, who is here from Hart, Mich., reported that the storm a few days ago blew off one hundred and fifty bushels of peaches. The most of them can be used he says by careful handling and removing the sand on them.

Experienced Management Our directors meet every month and go into the details of the business, including every loan made. Our officers have spent many years in the services of the public in the capacity of banking. Our president and cashier are share holders in ten different banks and have had much experience in every side of banking. You are invited to become one of our customers and share in the benefits of this experience. FIRST National Bank OF DECATUR, INDIANA Miss Tillie Meibers, clerk at the Fullenkamp's store, is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Bowers returned last evening from Huntington, where they attended the funeral of a relative.