Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 65, Decatur, Adams County, 17 March 1910 — Page 3

I REED’S SHOES • As everything good is measured by a standard, so Reed’s are the standard Shoes for Women, with a reputation of years behind each and every pair. See the new Spring Styles here. Womens $3.00, $3.50 and $4.00 CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE The Shoe Seller

The Moneyed Man.... Os today—the business man —never pays his bills in cash—he always uses a check. He has been bit by unscrupulous methods—therefore, he adopts the only sure method of payment—the check. Do you use it? If not inquire of US how you can enjoy this protection. THE OLD Adams it!'!!’! Bank

in "Til ji <i. [/ The Big Special For u Saturday 1 150 Big size Fry pans only 10 ra cents each, || ■■ A galvanized Jpail for 5 c with a [j purchase of 25c orjmore. Think of it. We are saving you money on every thing in our line and still giving you j | •a snap. / § At The Big Store re ■ ■ - 11 " 1 ■■■»——— II " I I J THE RACKET STORE I Fk STEELE & WEAVER. /J ■OB O B O B O B O BOBODBOBOBOBOBOBOBOB ■ ° • J. S. Bowers, Pres. F. M. Schirmeyer, Vice Pres. ■ ■ 2 This is a good proposition £ o o ■ A one and one half story frame shingle roof B 2 dwelling, large lot, has 4 rooms and a hall, pantry O ! and two clesets below and three rooms and two ■ ■ closets above, well and cistern, two porches, brick m B sidewalks, fruit and shade, located on the east side O O of Tenth street between Monroe and Madison Sts. ■ and can be bought for $1700.00. O We would be pleased to show you this proper- J ■ tv or answer any requests for further information. B o * o O The Bowers Realty Co. ■ French Quinn, Secty. ; ■OIOBOBOBOIOBOOBOBOBOIOBOBOB

<O<O<O<O<O<O<O ♦ o<o<o<o4o4 I WEATHER FORECAST 1 < t C4o<o<o<o < O<O<O<O<O<O<O< Generally fair tonight and Friday. Mrs. James Watts of Monmouth was here shopping today. George Steele returned home last evening from a business trip to Celina, Ohio. Knights of Pythias are requested to be in attendance at the regular session this evening. L. G. Ellingham was among the number who were at Fort Wayne today. William Roop will arrive in the city in a few days for a short visit with his brother, George Roop. A number of Hollanders changed cars here this morning on their way to Grand Rapids, Mich., where they are forming a colony. Dr. Fred Patterson DENTIST Successor to Dr. C. E. Neptune Office above Auth’s Jewelry Store. Telephone No. 472. Office hours: B—l 2 a. m., I—s1 —5 p. m.

Miss Agnes Costello spent the day in Fort Wayne. Remember, today, St. Patrick's day, Is the day for sowing your seeds. Miss Rose Kleinhentz is clerking at the Steele & Weaver store. C. A. Dugan was among the visitors at Fort Wayne this afternoon. Ed Vancil ien tnts morning on his regular trip south where he was transacting some business during the day. Mrs. George Schieferstein of Monmouth, wao has been tbo guest of her brother, Dr. J. C. Grandstaff, and family at Preble, returned home today. A. B. Bowen, a horse man of this city, working for Frisinger & Sprung er, left this morning for Huntertown on business. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Smith, who for the past week have been taking an extended trip through the south, returned home this morning. Mrs. L. A. Goodwin of Willshire, Ohio, transferred here this morning on her way to Wanarah, where she will visit with her brother, Dr. Price. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Reidenbach and son, of Schumm, Ohio, transferred here this morning on their way to Bremen for a visit with friends. Mrs. Ansel Bremerkamp went to Fort Wayne this morning for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Helen Blossom. W. H. Lehne is at Fort Wayne, where he is taking the degree work of the Masonic order. Miss Edna Ehinger is acting as clerk in his absence at the jewelry store. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bleeke of Route 8 announce the birth of a baby boy, their fifth boy, which arrived at their home last Friday, and of which they are very proud. The suit opening at the Niblick store began this morning with a large attendance and will continue over tomorrow. The stock this year is unusually fine and beautiful. C. D. Lewton went to Fort Wayne this morning to accompany Mrs. Lewton home from Hope hospital, where she has been since an operation performed several weeks ago. Rev. and Mrs. C. B. Sweeney are the parents of a daughter, named Opal May, born Monday morning at 7 o'clock at Decatur. Rev. Sweeney is pastor of the Portland Methodist church. —Portland Commercial-Review E. H. Kilbourne arrived in the city last evening from Fort Wayne and made a short visit with Mrs. Kilbourne, who at present is making a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. Deininger. The last load of stock from the T. H. Kunkel store was taken from this city to Marion today. The local rooms are now vacated and Mr. Kunkel is putting his new store in order. He will not move his family there for some time. —Bluffton Banner. Mrs. J. C. Tritch, teacher of the infant class of the Methodist Sunday school, requests that all members be at the church at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon to prepare for the Easter concert. Mr. Swadener of Colorado, who has been in Indiana the past year on account of his health, will soon leave for his home in Colorado. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kemp at Monmouth yesterday and left last Evening for Fort Wayne. B. A. Batson, chairman of the Wells county democratic central committee, went to Marion today, he will meet with Ethan Secrest, chairman of the Blackford county central committee, and with D. M. Murphy, chairman of the Grant county central committee, for the purpose of arranging the date of the joint senatorial convention. —Bluffton Banner. Albert Johnson, the son-in-law of Ad Hoffer, who was employed by the Bluffton Steam Laudry several years ago, writes from Louisiana that he is employed on a rice plantation. Ho says that the prospects for a good cotton crop, one of the stable products of his vicinity, are much upset by the general fear of the boll weavel. He is located in Madison Parrish, La., not far from the Mississippi.—Bluffton News. A car load of horses came in from Avilla yesterday afternoon by interurban freight. A large crowd watched them unload, and finally there came a halt. One of the animals did not come willingly from the car, and the spectators supposed that it was through fright and nervousness over the strange surroundings. Many minutes passed and finally the animal was brought down the gang-plank. It was a mule. Mrs. Anthony Voglewede left Tuesday evening for Fort Wayne to call on her sister, Mrs. Bernard Plock, and to attend the funeral of John Plock, whose death occurred there Tuesday morning. Mr. Plock had come from. Chicago to attend the funeral of his brother, Bernard Plock, a short time ago, and while there was stricken with appendicitis and underwent an operation at the St. Joseph hospital, from which his death resulted.

Miss Cecelia Kinney is visiting with relatives at Fort Wayne. Von Murray is able to be out again after several days' illness with a cold. Mrs. J. T. Meyers went to Fort Wayne to spend the afternoon. Dr. J. S. Boyers went to Fort Wayne this afternoon. Mr. Bryan of Jefferson township was a business visitor here today. D. M. Henscley was among the visitors at Fort Wayne this afternoon attending the Scotish Rite session. It is said that the appointment of the census takers will be made known tomorrow. Frank McConnell went to Fort Wayne this morning, where he will spend the day. George Meyers left this morning for Elkhart, where he will make his home. W. B. Lachot and C. W. Weldy of Apple Creek, Ohio, are visiting their cousin, J. F. Lachot, and family. Mrs. Dick Hill and daughter, Mabel Irene, of Monmouth were here today and returned home on the 2:30 car. Levi Barney left this morning for Richmond, where he was attending to business during the day. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Ihrie, who have been visiting at Spencerville, Ohio, passed through here this afternoon on their way to their home at Kendallville. Miss Rosa Brown, who has been visiting with her mother, Mrs. B. F. Brown, at Pleasant Mills, passed through here this afternoon on her way to her home at Monroeville. John Wemhoff, who is attending college at Collegeville, Ind., will arrive home some time next week and will spend Easter time in the city with his mother, Mrs. Mary Wemhoff. The Vogel Minstrels at the opera house Friday evening promise to be the best that ever struck the city. Don’t fail to purchase your tickets, which are on sale at the usual place. Mrs. P. G. Hooper went to Fort Wayne this morning to visit her sis-ter-in-law, Mrs. Helen Blossom. Mrs. Hooper was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Harrod, who is returning to her home at Fort Wayne after a visit with her daughter here. “Are you going away; and my I have an item of your trip?” asked a reporter of one of the traveling pub lie at the depot. "Yes, I'm going straight up,” answered the traveling party, who seemed to have either a case of the grouch or ‘smart-Alecness.' "Well, then, you had better stay up there this time, because it is not likely you would ever get back again," was the parting shot of the reporter.

First National Bank of Decatur Interest bearing certificates of deposit issued, payable on demand at three per cent per annum left for six months. .«Four per cent interest given on certificates left for one year. c*

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