Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 291, Decatur, Adams County, 8 December 1909 — Page 3

♦weather forecast: pair; much colder tonight; Wednesday fair and bold. Miss Edna Huffman 1b upending the day at Fort Wayne. S. E. Brown made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Attorney L. C. DeVoss made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. peter Gaffer left this morning for Fort Wayne where he was called to look after some business. The Catholft: school children enjoyed a free day from their duties today op account of the holy day. Christmas in two weeks doesn’t seem so impossible since the change In the weather and the fall of the snow. Isaac Hilty of Pandora, Ohio, passed through the city this morning on his way home from a visit with relatives in Berne. Mrs. D. E. Studebaker, who has been visiting friends al Goshen for a week or two, is here looking after business affairs. J. S. Bowers has gone to Chicago, where he will attend a three days' session of the National Telephone convention. Hunsicker Brothers have a big new sign announcing their place as headquarter# for fruits and candies for the holiday season. W. A. Kuebler will return this evening from Chicago, where he has been on business relating to the holidaystock of the Boston store. Mrs. John Kelley, of west of the city, went to Fort Wayne this morning, where she w as called by the death of a sister-in-law, Mrs. John Reardon. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Kilbourne arrived last evening from Fort Wayne for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. Deiningen Mrs. Kilbourne will remain several days, but her husband retur ed to Fort Wayne today.

8080 ■O■ O■ 0 ■OiOOiOiOIOBOiOBOiOi ■ J. S. Bowers, Pres. F. M. Schirmeyer, Vice Pres. g s 2 ■ The Bowers Realty Company begs to call your “ > attention to the fact of its having 5 per cent money ~ ? to loan an approvd security on most favorable g terms, and tenders its services in negotiating new JL O loans or renewals of old loans or assisting in find- q 3 ing and placing in one loan scattered indebtedness _ 2 ffor a borrower. Tn most instances it is better to q q owe in one place at a low rate of interest than to g| ■ have a scattered indebtedness. O , O This company would be pleased to have any 3 one to whom this may be of interest t call and dis- ( 0 cuss the matter. 3 n 0 Respectfully 0 The Bowers Realty Co. ■ French Quinn, Secty. q BOflOfl O ■ O ■ O ■ 0 800808 O ■ 08080808

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£ . KqoWing That This Ghi'istmas Problem M J is difficult for many people, we are now offering a few suggestions for gift X buying, for men and boys when they are to be so remembered. * I \ It I qOA fl M / P— ' K V i/lf \ Fl 1/ f\ «°T oate MSOboS Boxes :•.•.•.•.s!L’tf/d I \ I 1 / ! L\ Suits Q - sftl $ ftl 5O t?«7 5O Phoenix Mufflers 25c to 50c i. 41A ’ f * M L \ Boys’Suits $1.50 to $7.50 Traveling Bags $3.50 to $lO | J\ \ hg&W W Boys’Overcoats $2.00 to SIO.OO Trunks $3.50 to $9.50 J *1 A | IJ W < J Sweater Coats 50ct055.00 Initial Handkerchiefs 10c, 3 for 25c B ‘ / Dress shirts sOctos|.sO Pillow Handkerchiefs |Oc, 3 for 25c > I jMOvF bBL?. fWI/ Tips 25c to SI.OO Belts . 25c to $1.50 I .V V't n T.' . SI.OO to $4.00 Combination sets containing Tie,Hose jgi/ < ■H ! rfn! '. 25c to II cind 1 Icindßerci iiof to match I ® /p H l qStpinq 25cto$LOO Jersey Sweaters $2.50 to $3.50 I /f \ , S-H' 1 rnff R. ttons 25c to SI.OO Stock Ties 50c I ® Mjk \ ij ( ~L I L 50c to s|,oo Boys’stockings—the best In town for I x Gut nu- Gowns ,sOctos|.OO the price 15c or 2 pairs for 25c I i /W; HI I I SmW SI.OO to SIO.OO Wool Shirts $1 to $2 I ®Jf I Hmhrenas 50ct057.50 Fur Gloves $1 to $3.50 I [>■' f l JKTi g IM Handkerehiefs. sctosoc Ear Muffs |oc I A! JI 91 if m|h Underwear 90fi to $4 Fancy Vests 75ct054.50 | 18l | |M| ; o f above will make useful Christmas Presents. Come in and make gyII I y° ur selections. If you wish, we will lay them away for you. f // / W f Copyright, -■ V W. TEEPLE, BRANDVBERRV and PETERSON. X 7 “ » o s s D i‘ca W . [Cater to The Man Who Cares] W

Br. John Grandstaff of Preble was In the city today on business. L. E. Summers was engaged in do Ing some work at Geneva today. John Stoneburner made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Ed Ehinger returned home from a business trip to Cincinnati, Ohio. Harve Sprague made a business trip to Fort Wayne on the 11 o'clock car. W. H. Ward left this morning for Herne, where tie was campaigning for the office of sheriff. Henry Dirkson of north of the city was in Decatur today and took dinner with W. H. Fledderjoohnn and family. Mrs. E. H. Kilbourne of Fort Mayne is in the city for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. Deininger. Charles Steele left this morning for Pleasant Mills where he was attending to business for the Atz and Steele harness shop. Dr. J. C. Grandstaff of Preble was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Grandsaff, at Monmouth at dinner today. All Modem Woodmen are requested to be at their hall at 7:30 o’clock this evening. This meeting will be quite an interesting one, as business of importance will come before the order. Henry Loshe, who has been a resident here for the last nine years, has bought a farm in Mercer county, Ohio, one and a quarter miles south of Wabash, and is mightily pleased with his purchase. It has a good house and a large bam and is a good farm. Mr. Loshe’s many friends here will be glad to know of his good fortune. A pleasant trip Is being planned by Oscar and Casper Dilling of Preble township that will extend over the holidays, being a visit with their uncle and other relatives at Altoona, Pennsylvania. They will accompany their cousin, Ray Hamilton, to that place in a few days, Mr. Hamilton, whobe home is at Altoona, having spent the summer here working in Preble township.

James Hurst made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. J. S. Toner of Shelbyville, transacted business here this morning. L. L. Shields of Cincinnati, Ohio, left this morning foi* Fort Wayne after attending to business here. John Bollinger went to Fort Wayne this morning where he was atending to some business during the day. Mrs. A. Brandt of Willshire, Ohio, transferred here this morning on her way to Fort Wayne for a visit with relatives. Mrs. E. J. Titus of Willshire, came to this city this morning ai d took the 10 o'clock car for Fort Wayne, where she will visit with relatives. Very appropriate services were held today at St. Marys church and large crowds were present at each service, which were held both in the morning and afternoon. The thermometer registered 2 degrees above zero at 7 o’clock this morning and it is said that the mercury was a degree ar two below, the mark earlier. The candidates appear a little on the frozen order as they drive in these evenings. Os course it's all right for the winners, but it is a little tough on the boys who have to do this work for the pleasure there is in it. Tuesday morning the county commissioners appointed Richard H. Hartford of Portland county attorney, succeeding Charles E._ Schwartz, who has held the appointment for the past year. Hartfords appointment is for one year from Monday. —Portland CommercialReview. Miss Mary Craig Deam of Chicago is here for a short visit with friends. She has been in Decatur at the bedside of Mrs. R. B. Allison, who was injured some time ago. Mrs. Allison is thought to be slightly better than she has been since the accident. — Bluffton News. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Walmer and son, John Henry, arrived home last evening from the south. John, it will be remembered, started to Central America a week ago. His parents met him at New- Orleans and he yielded to his parents’ wishes, accompanying them home.—Bluffton News. Mrs. Peter Dodane and daughter, Lavon, and Mrs. Julia Colchin of this city, who left yesterday for Alta Loma, Texas, will arrive at their destination about tomorrow some time. They will visit with Mrs. Dodane's daughter, Mrs. A. J. Smith, formerly of this city. Brown & Summers, the hustling real estate firm of Monroe, left last evening with a large number of excursionists for the west,, where they will show the people the country out there in Colorado, Missouri and several states, which will be of much interest and find new homes for those people who are willing to Invest. The Masonic lodge will meet in regular session next Tuesday evening, at which time they will elect the officers for the ensuing year. The lodge has progressed nicely during the past year, and quite a number of new members have been added to the list. At present four are taking the work and there are several more to come, having filed applications.

Mr. Danfer, superintendent of the gas works at Fort Wayne, has returned after attending to business matters here. The various literary sections of the city high school are planning for literacy exercises to be held next Friday afternoon. Mrs. Chauncy Stetson returned to her home north of the city on the 4 o'clock ear Tuesday afternoon after shopping in the city. Misses Marie and Louise Connell went to Fort Wayne last evepeing, where they joined their mother In a visit with relatives. Dr. Mart Moran of Portland, who was in the city for a short'’stay with his brother, J. C. Moran, of this city, has returned to his home. Sam Iranian, of the hardware firm <tf Laman & Lee, was able to be out on the streets today for the first time since his two weeks- illness. Lose & Thomas, the cigar firm, are doing a rushing business and this morning took on two new men, Charles Baxter and Perman Heable. Perman Heable will leave tomorrow for Van Wert, where he will make a several days' visit with friends and remaining over the holidays. 4 One can always tell the season by the displays of the merchants. Snow shovel sOccupy the conspicuous place in front of hardware stores today. The Rev. E. R. Roop of east of the city, pastor of the Calvary and Salem Evangelical churches, was in the city Tuesday afternoon atending to business affairs. The cold weather has arrived and the young folks are somewhat glad as the river has been frozen across solid and good skating is now being enjoyed by them all. C. R. Tarbett, the typewriter repair man from Fort Wayne, was in the city on business. Mr. Tarbett makes regular trips to this city and has gaine<> quite a good reputation in his profession. The interurban car due here at 9:45 last night from Fort Wayne was delayed about an bout- just beyond the Decatur limits by the breaking of some of the overhead trolley lines. The matter was soon remedied and no further trouble was caused. ready started over at Decatur and unless Bluffton takes a start soon she will be left behind the village just east. The first event was a cream puff contest between two jokels in that burg, the two consuming thirtynine of the kind that mother never heard of. The crowd was very appreciative and three of the leading sports of that town paid for the dough consumed, leaving the boys a clear gain of the puffy puffs.—Bluffton Banner. L. C. Davenport, who was trustee for the C. B. & C. when it was declared insolvent a few years ago, is expecting to be called back to Cleveland to attend the Hays trial in a day or two. Owing to the fact that H. S. Bracey, president of the company, was on the stand and there was a likelihood of his testimony consuming several days Mr. Davenport returned home. He expects to have to go back soon. No word has as yet been received from the trial of the brokerage firm—Bluffton Banner.

" ~ — ( . “S I i ? XT R A GOOD -.Ederheimer, Stein & Co. ? makers v ■ xvi 2 ft PL M r nWrwk i I: » | ! V > i < - *' ’*««*•»». ii rj ¥< ■ y /| I»II i i 4n a H ‘ -rtLa > . Ji -o- 4 aw# ■ - T /. / w/F-AB* I - f K ■ ELI - I I y . 1 Boys will be boys but better clothes inspire boys with the right stuff in them to be better boys. The best boys clothes are just as easy to get as any other sort if you’ll only come here for them. The Boys will all appreciate practical gifts for X’mas such as a new Suit, Overcoat, Hat, Cap, Sweater, Muffler, Corduroy trousers, Gloves, etc. Boys Suits $2.00 to $7.50 Boys O coats $2.00 to SIO.OO Just try this sort of an investment you’ll be surprised and pleased with the results. We’re ready to show you. Holthouse, Schulte & Co. (Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys)

Isaac Everett returned today to Van Wert, Ohio, after several days’ visit with his brother, John Everett, and family.

A. M. Acker of Pleasant Mills was in the city this morning and from here went to Fort Wayne where he looked after some business.

FOR SALE—Two True Worth colts, one coming three years old and the other two years old. Inquire telephone 300.