Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 285, Decatur, Adams County, 1 December 1909 — Page 3

■ suits, : ■ COATS, ■ • SKIRTSvVc have bought heavily in our ready to wear de- a ■ partment and we have many good values to offer. 81 ■ Owing to the scarcity of suit miterials and the great ■ I advance of the same you will find it hard to get any- ■ J thing suitable by ordering from the factory now We have many good articdes on hand and are mak- ! j ing some very close prices on the same. ■ You will do well by purchasing now while our stock |' ■ is complete and prices right. £ Our store is filled with useful articles suitable for £ ® Xmas presents. Come in and make your selection ■ and have us lay it aside for you. ■ ■ 5 FULLENKAMP’S J ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■l

SMOKE THE CONGRESS :WEATHER forecast: Rain tonight and Thursday; warmer tonight in central and southern portion. Chris Meyers made a business trip to Geneva this afternoon. Henry Koenenmann was a business caller at Williams today. Hunter's licenses have been issued to Sam S. Acker, T. F. Ehinger, G. W. Fravel. During the month of November nineteen marriage licenses and ninety-one hunter’s licenses were issued. John Weaver administrator of the Eldridge Weaver estate, filed final report. Notice ordered for December 24 for hearing of same. SMOKE THE CONGRESS jslol r-i , —J / ¥ ARGUMENTS are necessary to convince you of the reasons why you should do your banking with us If you 11 consider these factas Ample Capital Prompt Service Responsible Correspondents Efficient Conservative Management. Its a fact here that every convenience consistent with sound business is exteded to our clients. OLD Adams Co. Bank

808 0 ■ O ■ O ■ O 80800808080808080808 ■ J S Bowers, Pres. F. M. Sehirmeyer, Vice Pres. B ■ ° o Mr. Investor:— ■ 5 Mr. John Bowers, Mr. Frank M. Sehirmeyer O g or myself, will be glad to consult you as to the ° ■ sale of your properties or in choosing a new invest- ■ ■ ment. ■ Our company has some desirable city proper- g ■ ty, vacant lots and good farms now on hands ann C £ at prices that will appeal to you. \Ve know we can dispose of your properties to II ■ your advantage if you will list them with us. ■ Respectfully ■ O The Bowers Realty Co. g § By French Quinn, Secty. g 8080808080808008080808080808

Bert Bailey of Monroe was a business caller in our city. Jake Butcher of Geneva was in the city today campaigning. Frank Cottrel of Berne was a business caller in our city and returned home this afternoon. Mrs George M. Jax->n left this morning for Pleasant Mills, where she will make a daj- or so visit with friends. Mr. David Steele of Peterson was in town to attend the funeral of Mr. Harlo Mann which was held today. Mr. Albert Johnson of Willshire was in the city today attending to business and left for his home on the noon train. Mrs. William Butler anl daughter who has been visiting wth trends at Marion for several days returned home today. Mrs. Julius White who has been the guest of Mrs. C. U. Dorwin in the city for a few days left for her home at Geneva. Mr. Wesley McCasky of Geneva left this noon for Bluffton where he will look after some business for a short time. Mrs. Almira Bobo who has been visiting in the city with trends for some time returned to her home in Bluffton today. Mrs. F. Rudin of Elyria, Uhlo, changed cars here today on her way to Berne where she made a short visit with friends. Mrs. C. O. Spitler and daughter of Willshire, who were in the city today on busness returned to their home on the noon train. Mrs. S. Noll of Pleasant Mils and who has been visiting with relatives for some tme at Sherwood, Oho, returned to her home today. The G. R. & I- railroad which has been running on its fall schedule since some time in September, will on December sth change it some, but the exact time is not yet known. Dr. Fred Patterson dentist Successor to Dr. C. E. Neptune Office above Autb’a Jewelry Store. Tetepnone No. 472. Office hours: 8-12 a. m„ 1-5 p. m

FUNERAL HELD TODAY. The Remain* of Harlow Mann Laid to Reat. a— The taut Bad rites of Mr. Harlo Mann, whose death occurred on last Sunday, was held at 9:30 o'clock this morning from the house and a large host of friends of the deceased were in attendance to pay thler respects. Rev. Ralph C. Jones of Ossian and pastor of the deceased for a number of years officiated and paid a glowng tribute to Mr. Mann. Interment was made at the Decatur cemtery. THEIR ANNUAL ELECTION. The annual election of officers for the Modern Woodmen will occur at their lodge room this evening, and It is earnestly desired that evry member be present and take part in the election of officers for the coming year. CLYDE RICE. Clerk. C. D. Lewton was a business caller at Berne today. Tom Baker of Marlon, Ind., was attending to business in the city today. Mr. Henry Colter from north of the city was a business caller at Fort Wayne today. Sam Schindler went to Berne this morning where he was looging after some business. Mr. H. F. Snow was attending to some real estate business at Berne this morning. Ben Knapke, who is looking after some business at Berne today, returned home this afternoon. C. D. Lewton, administrator of the L. W. Lewton estate, filed final report and was discharged. In the case of Albert N. Steele et al. vs. Roma A. Johns, suit on account, dismissed and costs paid. J. D. Hoffman was transacting business at Berne today and returned home on the afternoon train. Mrs. Simeon Hines and babe went to Fort Wayne and were the guests of friends during the day. Mrs. C. J. Vogelwede and babe and Mrs. R. J. Holthouse were the guests of friends at Fort Wayne today. Mell Rice left this morning for Chicago where he will look after some timber business for a day or so. J. E. Moser was transact"g business at Fort Wayne for a short time today pertaining to his picture business. Quite a number of people from nere went to Fort Wayne last evening and took in “The Prrcess” at the Ma-, jestic. Samuel Dehl left this morning for Van Wert, Ohio, where he will be engaged at the packing house at that place. Louis Geerick of Berne was attending to business for a short while today and then left for Fort Wayne on busness. Tsadore A. Kalver vs. Decatur Furnace Company, appolntme'.t of receiver. Petition aled for an additional twenty per cent distribution. Albert Ehrfan left this morning for Van Wert where he went to attend the funeral of Mrs. Chas. Baker, which was held at that place today. Archie Dunlap of Corryville, Pa., changed cars here today on his way to Murryburry Mich., where he will make a few weeks’ visit with relatives. There was a rush in the releasing of mortgages today but only one trans fer of real estate, Homer Pontius to J. W. McCroy, tract in Jefferson town-, ship, $6,400. Mrs. Frd Patterson will entertain tho thimble club at her home tomorrow afternoon in the north part of the city. A good attendance 1s asked. The Southland Sextet whch appeared at the opera house last evening left this morning for Fort 'Wayne where they will fill an engagement this evening. Or— ——— PAY YOUR POLL TAX The poll tax lists containing the names of all those who have not paid their poll tax for this year, will bi turned over to the marshal on the first of the coming month. Those desiring to pay before that time can do at the office of the city treasurer. There is no place in the United States where land is so cheap and there is no place where land will increase in value as the land in Saginaw Belt. It is good black dirt. There are 4,000 people in Saginaw and Midland counties from Ohio and Indiana. Michigan Land Company. Office over the Postoffice. Decatur, Ind.

PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at his residence four and one-half miles west of Decatur a»’d a half mile south of the Beery church on the Abe Beery farm, beginning at 10 o’clock a. tn., Friday, December 10, 1909, the following property, to-wit: Eleven head of spring ewes; extra fine. Horses —Three mares all safe in foal, 1 seven-year-old, weight 1,500 lbs., brown; 2 Iron greys, four years old, weighing about 1,350, guaranteed to work In nil harness. Cows—Two red cows, 1 part Holstein, and 1 roaa Shorthorn cow, 2 spring calves. Three of these will be fresh in January, two are giving milk now. Hogs—Two Berkshire sows, god ones, will farrow in March; 7 shoats will weigh 150 pounds each. Farm machinery— Thomas hay loader, Thomas hay tedder, Milwaukee mower, all good as new; Buckeye disc drill Cassidy riding plow, Gale walking breaking plow’, good as new; spring 17-tooth harrow, spike 52-tooth harrow, Avery riding cultivator plow, Brown walking cultivator plow, 3-in. tire Troy wagon and bed, 1 low farm wagon, surrey and pole, open buggy, sled horse corn cutter 2 sets heavy breeching harness,double driving harness, grind stone, sickle grinder flat bottom hay rack 2 16-ft. log chains, 2 short log chains, matox, tile hook dung fork 2 hay forks, set dump boards, three dozen chickens. Also between three and four hundred bushels of corn in the crib and 15 acres of fodder, tied in bundles and set up in shocks and tied. Terms: —All sums of $5.00 and un der, cash; over $5.00 a credit of nine months will be given, the purchaser giving his note therefor with approved freehold security to the satisfaction of I the undersigned; 4 per cent off for cash. No property removed until settled for. F. A. BIDDLE. JOHN SPVHLER, Auct. Frutches & Llterer, Clerks. Mr. Dibble is arranging to quit the farm and everything must be sold tn the best bidder. FRIGHTFUL FATE AVERTED ‘‘l would have been a cripple for life, from a terrible cut on my knee cap,” writes Frank Disberry, Kelliher, Minn., “without Bucklen’s Ami:a Salve, which soon cured me.” Infallible for wounds, cuts and bruises, it soon cures Burns, Scalds, Old Sores, Boils, Skin Eruptions. World’s best for Piles. 25c at ell druggists. — FOR RENT—I2O acres of land east of the city. Inquire James K. Niblick. Second hand pianos In first-class condition for sale cheap. Yager Bros. & Reinking. 3t NEW RULES FOR BT’TCHERS. Beginning tomorrow. December Ist, we will open our stiops at 6:30 a. m. and close promptly at 8 o’clock, excepting on Saturday, when we will keep open until 11 o'clock. This rule is to be strictly enforced, and we ask our patrons to govern themselves accordingly. BAKER & PENNINGTON. DYONIS SCHMIDT. SIMEON HAINES. FRED MUTCHLER. WILDER & BARKLEY.

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SIOO.OO REWARD The Pierce Chemical Co. will pay sico to the party who wrote the following and tacked the same on our office door last night. When you are tired and on the “bum”, And feel like goinß to “Kingdom Come”; When the world goes wrong and you feel blue, AP. C. W. will work wonders for you. When your liver won’t work and your brain power lags: When your feet feel heavy and business drags, PIERCE’S CANDY WAFERS their duty will do. And bring to your life a rosier hue. PIERCE’S CANDY WAFERS are made for work, And never are known their duty to shirk. Take one on retiring; you’ll sleep like a “child.” Your dreams will be pleasant; you’ll wake with a smile. An alarm clock will never do any good, If PIERCE’S CANDY WAFERS are used as they should. DIZZINESS, LAZINESS, CARES and WOE Will vanish like frost in the suns warm glow. PIERCESCANDY WAFERS are guaranteed to cure constipation —25 c per box at the Holthouse Drug Store.

iiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiafiniiiiiiniEiiiiiiii I We Well Understand the Fame I ■ -L!’_ . .'E- . — -- « ■ OF OUR STORE depends largely JJ kV • on values we give. So one of § y our a l ms * s t 0 excg U in l°w ■ ® prices and give values, cst dt 2 • 1‘ \ J ■ Qmi l \ P ure Worsted and Wool Suits ■ ■ r pA as low as SIO.OO : ■ | U vkM Amazing values in Overcoats both plain and k It ' WW fancy, at B 5 i'V ¥ S B - 00, s l2 - 50 ’ s lsoo ’ s l6 - 50 5 ■ B[ .T r I M The Very Best Grades at ■ I V SIB.OO, $20.00, $22.50, $25.00 “ S H H hl\ We have exceptional values in Young Men’s JJ q I & I Suits—Suits with snap and class & ■ ll I y $5.00 10 5 |6 - 50 : R 1 y See our line ofwarm underwear and sweater M X coats—Prices begin at 45c per garment for M Underwear and SOC for sweater coats. ■ copyright. 1909. h ave stylish Ties without extravagant E ■ by L. ADLER, BROS. & CO. prices, bee them. ■ S Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson S ■ (Cater to the Man Who Cares) £ ■ ■■■■■■ ■ ■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■< I ■■ R ■■■■■ ■■■■■■ ■■ E ■KIM

EAGLES TO ELECT OFFICERS. The Eagles lodge will meet at their hail Thursday evening of this week December 2nd at eight o'clock. Reports for the past year will be read and the election of officers for the ensuing year will take place. Members are reuested to be present as this will be the most important meeting of the entire year. J. B. KNAPKE, Sec’y. 3ts.

wk (Gsk j&2?> ■ i . tf£>i>= ((gQL k<2ft. iFEW CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS i g—————— ■ -H g| Only three more weeks until Christmas. Vou ||| || had better begin to look around for giits for g :': your friends. .>• SwW Ml 1 ’ »«—■»——> g Any Man Would Appreciate fr M a nice Suit, Overcoat or Hat. fi ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~ ~~ —————- \ 'A !—• We have already sold or laid 12W H aside a great number of pres- IS ents - ® Most people buy useful articles for presents. Here il H is a list ol them. fe Bath Robes, Fancy Vests, ■'] ]| Wffl |g|| SI Smoking Jackets, Stick Pins, '. 111 J| : WFI Mj Cuff Buttons, Sweater Coats, a M”xl\lZ2| ® Neck Ties. Caps, |||P Handkerchiefs, Suit Cases, • A V IS|| Mufflers, Leather Grips, «waa Fancy Sox, Fur Overcoats, S”*«k Fancy Sox, Tie and Fur Gloves, b =4Sms HhS Handkerc’fs to match Children’s Overcoats, wirl IHI Dress Gloves, Children’s Suits J%y Umbrellas, Children’s Sweaters. tCome early while the selection is good, whether you are ready to purchase or not — g ■ ELZEY VANCE & HITE g § Corner East of Court House. Decatur, Indiana. ||

FOR SALE—Cook stove, side board, rockers, glass door cupboard, and several other articles, inquire Mrs. A. J. Peoples last house south of J. M. Frisinger's and north of G. R. & IRy., Route 5. 6ts ■ - — LOST —A boy’s overcoat, either here In the city or between here and the |Schlickman farm In Kirkla-d township. Please return to this of flee. 282- It

FOR SALE—Saloon, two miles south of Fort Wayne. Good buildings and good business. 3t

WE WILL PAY FROM $7 25 to $7.75 for HOGS The Decatur Packing Co.