Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 36, Decatur, Adams County, 11 February 1910 — Page 3

that many boys read my adds but they do. Yesterday I asked the boys to come in and see a new line of Gun Metal YOU and Patent Button and Blucher i.. *j, „ shoes that I just got in. Well Would nt you should have seen the bunch Think of young Americans that were in here today to see these shoes. A lot of these boys are going to see me when they need a new pair of shoes too. Charlie Voglewede The Shoe Seller

:WEATHER forecast: **« **4 «*O*4**«* $ Snow tonight or Saturday; colder. John Lachot made a business trip to Hoagland thi- smorning. Miss Midge Smith was a Fort Wayne visitor Thursday afternoon. John Colchin made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Ed Lyons left this morning for Fort Wayne and New Haven on business. L. G. Ellingham made a business trip to Fort Wayne Thursday afternoon. Jesse Heim will go to Bloomington to be the guest of friends at Indiana University and to attend the party given Saturday night by the Phil Deltas. Dr. Fred Patterson DENTIST Saectiior to Dr. C. E. Neptune Office above Auth’s Jewelry Store. Telephone No. 472. Office hours: B—l 28 —12 a. m„ I—s1 —5 p. m.

-sff You Can Stretch It The farthest by depositing it HERE—where it will be absolutely safe and earn 4 p*r cent interest. Your money 'arns that rate of interest (4 per cent) by no more effort on your part than the opening of the account. The capital and surplus of this institution backed by its conservative, sane management assures you of the best safety of your deposit. THE OLD Adams Bank

■OH 0801010 HOHODHOiOHOHOiOHOHOH ■ J. S. Bowers, Pres. F. M. Schirmeyer, Vice Pres, g 2 Won’t this interest you? ■ ■ o 2 Do you want a permanent home that will satis- ■ O fy the most exacting? One that can be bought o > ri The Bowers Realty Company has just such a o ■ nrnnorfv A two p+nrv frnmp slatp roof hnnsp nf w ■ nine large rooms and'foW large closets and a hall O O up stairs, city water in the house, bath room and S toilet, three ‘large porches, good cistern, cement O sidewalks in front and around the house, electrici- 2 ■ tv and gas, brick street in front, alley in rear, good O O barn 24x40, fine shade and fruit trees. East side ■ ■ of Winchester street, a charming, location. g O We know that this property is cheap at only q ■ S4OOO. Come and see us about it. ■ g The Bowers Realty Co. ■ French Quinn, Secty. g ■OHOH O ■ O S 0 H O HOOHOH 0101010IOH

Crist Weldy was at Peterson Thursday on business. Cris Meyers was a business caller in Geneva Thursday. Mrs. Frank Kern is at Monroe visiting with Mrs. Glen Glancy. Mrs. E. B. Andrews spent Thursday afternoon in Fort Wayne the guest of friends. Marion Mygrant of Van Wert was in the city today looking after business interests. Frank Gass has gone to Toledo, Ohio, on business relating to the Fullenkamp store. Levi Lynn of Bluffton, was in the city looking after business interests Thursday evening. E. N. Crawford has returned to his home at Bluffton after being a business caller in our city. Dan Beery made a business trip to Winchester this morning in the interest of the Horse Sale Co. Miss Kitty Fought went to Geneva this morning, where she was the guest of friends during the day. Miss Blanch Hart will arrive this evening from Fort Wayne to spend Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. Herman Tettman. Mrs. D. M. Reed and babe will come this evening from Fort Wayne to spend Sunday with her mother, Mrs. M. Fullenkamp. Carl Crawford, who Is a student in a theological seminary in Cincinnati, is here to attend the funeral of his father, Frank Crawford. Chris Hocker and daughter, Ruby, who have been visiting with relatives here for several days have returned to their home at Elkhart. Kitt Cowan of Bobo changed cars I here this morning on his way to Indianapolis, where he will look after some important business. Mrs. Homer Lower returned this morning from Fort Wayne, where she had been with her sister, Mrs. Jane Butler, at the Lutheran hospital. George Steele left today for Dunkirk, Ind., where he will make a large purchase of glassware for his store and other places where he is inter-' ested. A. W. Prover, who recently resigned as conductor for the Fort Wayne & Springfield railway, will move his household goods to Fort Wayne next week if the weather is favorable. In last evening’s issue appeared, a coupon for the Crystal theater good for Saturday evening. This was an error. The coupon is good for Saturday afternoon, but not at the evening performance.

Will Bell of Crafgville was a business caller here Thursday. William Lepper of Peterson went to Fort Wayno this morning. Ray Neaderhouser of Wollcottville visited in the city yesterday. Bud Summers of Monroe was a business caller in our city today. William tteppert of Tocsin was a business caller in the city today. Miss Marfa Robinson of Monmouth was shopping here Thursday afternoon. Miss Erra Fisher of Fort Wayne is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Rev. Wehmeyer. Andrew Artmann has returned home from a business trip to the south part of the county. The lenten services will be conducted at 7:30 o’clock this evening at the St. Marys church. The Rev. H. C. Jaus of the St. Johns church was attending to business matters here Thursday. Mrs. George Morris of Bluffton is visiting with her father, R. D. Patterson, and other relatives. Alf Volmer returned home today from Berne and Geneva, where he was looking after business Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Baughman returned from a business trip to Bluffton in the interest of their racket store. C. W. Hocker and daughter, Miss Ruby, have returned to Elkhart after visiting with their daughter and sister, Mrs. E. B. Macy. A fine ten-pound baby boy was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. George Smitley of Thirteenth street, causing much rejoicing in that household. Theodore, the one-year-old baby of R. E. Heller, fell against a hot stove a few days ago and the little tot’s hand were severely burned. The babe is getting along nicely, however, and will suffer no serious results. Miss Lucile Hale will leave this evening for Bloomington to be the guest of Miss Fanny Frisinger at Indiana University and to attend a party given Saturday evening by the Phil Deltas. Mrs. D. P. Reynolds, who was operated on some weeks ago at the St. Joseph hospital at Fort Wayne, has been brought to her home in this city and is some better today. Her physicians believe that with good care she will be able to be up before long. Carl Crawford arrived in the city Thursday evening from Cincinnati to attend the funeral of his father, which was held this morning. This was his first visit here since he left, over four years ago, and his many friends were glad to see him. Otto Ratliff, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ratliff, and Miss Emma Gehring, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Gehring, South Jefferson street, were married Wednesday night at the parsonage of the Reformed church, Rev. Diefenbach performing the ceremony. —Bluffton Banner. The farm of the late William Linn, southeast of the city, was sold yesterday afternoon by the commissioner Andrew J. Smith in the office of Merriman & Dailey, for a consideration of $12,250. The farm consists of 100 acres, making $122.50 an acre for the land. —Bluffton Banner. C. O. Meibers, one of the carpenters who fell wit hthe scaffolding while; working on the new AUison house,Tuesday, badly spraining one of his ankles, was out of the house today; for the first time. Charles said he was glad to get out, even if he did have to use crutches. John Woy of this city went to Monmouth Thursday afternoon to attend the opening of the revival service at the Concord Lutheran church of which ho has been a devoted member for many years. The revival service was opened Thursday evening by the pastor, the Rev. Mumma. W. H. Thornburg, better known as “Harve,” has purchased a farm of 37 acres in Nottingham township of William Wolfe. Mr. Thornburg has been recently in Oklahoma but has decided to return to Nottingham to locate permanently. Mr. Wolfe will locate in Oklahoma.—Bluffton News. Levi Baker of North Second street was down street this morning for the first time since December 3rd. On that date, while splitting wood at his home, he fractured the bone in one of his legs. This laid him up for some days, and this trouble was followed by nr, Illr-'co. Wo got along fairly well and today believes be will soon be as well as ever. Attorney F. C. Dailey of this city is one of the members of the new cwmipanf, the Fields Manufacturing Company, which has been organized for the manufacture of a patent oil can which was invented by his fatherinlaw, L. S. Fields, of Bloomington, Ind. The latter was instrumental in the organization of the company and other members are his son, Lennie Fields, and Frank N. Feilds of Spencer, a brother of the inventor.—Bluffton News.

SANK IN MEDITERRANEAN. (United Press Service.) Palma, McJorga, Feb. 11 —(Bulletin) —lt is reported here today that a French liner bound for Marseilles foundered off the coast of northern McJorga and but one of the passengers was saved. McJorga is an Island in the Mediterranean sea, about 115 miles south of Barcelona. The steamer is believed to be the General Chanzy. Mrs. Marcus Jahn was shopping in the city today. Albert Numbers went to Fort Wayne this afternoon. Franc McConnell went to Berne this afternoon o nbusiness. The deal was made through the W. H. Meyers real estate agency. Mrs. Ellis Hartzell returned this afternoon to Hoagland after a visit with friends here. Ben Fledderjohann of Van Wert, arrived in the city this noon, where he will look after some business for a few days. Mrs. C. B. Smith of Portland is here assisting i nearing for her sister, Miss Kate Hammell, who is sick with pleurisy .affecting the heart. The telephone force is rather depleted at present owing to sickness. Miss Kate Hammell, one of the operators, is quite seriously sick from pleurisy which affects the heart. Miss Pearl Purdy of the clerical force has been off duty for some time on account of the grip, but has so far recovered that she will probably be able to return to work Monday. Miss Margaret Daniels is off duty on account of the very serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Amanda Daniels, who is suffering from congestion of the brain. She is gradually sinking and death seems imminent. SCHOOL BOY WANTED—I have a permanent position for a bright, energetic school boy. The right boy can make from 50c to $2.00 or more a week, without interfering with his school duties. —Robert K. Walters, Second street.

Always to the Front When you are in need of Shoes, Ginghams, Linoleums, Lace Curtains or Curtain goods or anything in my line don’t fail to come in. The largest line in town to select from. Always special prices on some goods. Bring your butter, eggs and poultry. Will treat you right. W. L KELLER Monroe, - - Indiana. I II Don’t Owe Everybody It’s bad business policy. Owe[one man and let that one be us. Your bills then will never bother you. ■ ■ - -T -’- We loan money on any good chattel security such as Furniture,Pianos Horses; etc. We give a liberal discount on all loans paid off before due. If you need money fill out the following blank, cut it out and mail it to ua. Our agent la in Decatur every Tuesday. Name Address Ain't Wanted Kind of Security Reliable Privat. Ft Wayne Loan Company Eort Wayne. Ind

Olli' Big Week ELnd SPECIAL We are offering to the public a handsome lot of ‘ table linens, at a remarkably low figure, for the values. We have arranged a show of this line of goods in our window and you are invited to look there for the extraordinary prices, which are shown plainly on each piece. Then come in and buy. They are values vou cannot afford to overlook. • True & Runyon.

Use artificial gas for cooking and avoid gasoline explosions. 10t3

♦ * # The Most Complete « » Line of High Grade « * • Z Smoking - Chewing ; ’TOBACCO; * Carried 1b the city at * T.C. Corbett’s « * Cigar Store * » « f****4»***«***t

Only TWo Mote WeeKs Os Unparalelled Bargains In Mens Boys and Childrens Clothing Sale Closes February 26 If you have not yet taken advantage of the great slaughter sale we are conducting you don’t know what you have missed. Those who have visited our store are simply astonished at the extremely low prices at which we are selling r’« ■•• ’ ■ ‘ • •. Ft i Mens Boys and Childrens Wearing Apparel But we must reduce our stock. If you doubt that we are selling goods at such extremely low prices come and see for yourself. Seeing is believing. 60 Mens suits the last of a lot at half price. 200 Mens suits regular stock 25 per. cent off. Mens. Boy and Childrens overcoats 30 per. cent off One lot of 20 youth suits worth $3.00 to $5.00 now $1.50 All Hats and Caps 20 to 50 percent off Mens Fancy Vests 90c to $2.50 Mens fancy stiff Boson shirts SI.OO value now 50 cents Boys good servicable knee pants 19 cents g Men’s dress sox 8 cents ? Mens work pants and duck coats 98 cents each J One lot childrens caps 25c and 50c value now 15 cents Ts you want to save money we will help you by increasing the purchasing power of your dollars. VANCE, HITE & MACKLIN Corner East of Court House ... Decatur, Indiana -

EVERYONE IS PL HALED. vd U f inculding ourselves, because we are pleased if our patrons profit by our "4 L,_Jl/| 111 work and receive genuine satisfaoZTv ■ VI| //.// I I jJIL '' F-4 tion. We clean and press a suit of JI TlLffifllr lift uMA men’s clothing, or a lady’s tailor-made /T ||lW I J* dress, in a manner that makes it just • like new, at a liberal price. The Regis French Dry Cleaning Company Local Agents— The Misses Bowers Millinery, Decatur