Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 10, Decatur, Adams County, 11 January 1912 — Page 5

Would’nt It Pay You to lay in a supply of boys shoes during this sale. Just think of buying boys up to the minute sty es of Gun metal, Patent and Kid button and blucher shoes that sold at $2.50 at $1.69. Little boys at 98c, $1.19 and $1.49. These goods are going fast and you want to come soon. Girls solid shoes from 98c up this week. Charlie Voglewede THE SHOE SELLER

WEATHER FORECAST I o I ~ I -■' *»*o ♦ Snow tonight, followed with clearing I weathei. Friday colder. Monroe Blossom of Ohio is visiting here with old friends. Oscar Hoffman made a trip north on the interurban yesterday afternoon. Miss Mary Hite made a trip north on the interurban yesterday afternoon. A. J. Smith left yesterday afternoon for LaPorte, thence to Jamestown, N. Y. Dr. Drandstaff of Preble was in the! city yesterday looking after some business matters. Rev. L. u. Hessen went to Mon- < mouth yesterday afternoon to make a pastoral call. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rumschlag and son, Robert, left yesterday after-, noon for Tiffin, Ohio, for a visit with relatives. Miss Hutchins of Cleveland, Ohio, was here for a short w’hile on business yesterday, leaving in the afternoon for Fort Wayne. The coal num is saying to himself, if the present cold snap could only last always, he would soon be able to sit at his own fireside and not in the least worry about where his income for next summer would have to come from.

38 Pairs Boys Shoes I 2M to 5J4 $1.50 fit Former Price $2.00 to $2.50 I WINNES SHOE STORE «OS O*s O K 010 HOBODHOBOMOBOBOIOIOB !J. S. Bowers, Pres.' F. M. Schirmeyer, Vice Pres. £ O j I ■ The Bowers Realty Company has some excel- g O lent bargains in city property and Adams county ■ ® farms. The company would be pleased to nave 2 you call at its office and see its offerings. The com- q o pany has plenty of five per cent money to loan on W 2 reasonable terms. Let the Schirmeyer Abstract ■ o Company prepare your abstract of title. Twenty g years experience, complete records. . g | 2 The Bowers Realty Co. * S French Quinn, Secty. 0 r-mbiicaioMo

Trustee Charles B. Magley of Root ■ township was a business caller at I Portland today, and while there took ■ in the Northern Indiana Poultry show now on exhibition in that city. The C. B. L. of 1. dance which was I to have been given Thursday evening, 1 has been, on account of other business, called off for the time being but will be given later, William B. Weldy went to Fort Wayne today to call on his niece, Miss Frances Laman, a patient at the St. Joseph hospital. Mr. Weldy is Miss ! Laman's guardian. I And the ice harvest goes merrily on. i At all hours of the day great wagon , 'oads of ice can be seen wending their way from the ice fields to the various places of storage. i Bruce Patterson has taken a posii tion as traveling salesman for the Thomas D. Murphy calendar company of Red Oak, lowa, and will begin work the first of the week, going to western ; Ohio. The students of the Decatur high ' school are in the throes of examination. Many who have grades exempting them from examination, are taking a partial holiday, being excused from school duties. More people -were in the city yes- ; terday than for a week past, it being on account of the slightly letting up of the severe cold weather which has kept many from coming to town excepting only those who had to be out lof doors.

Mrs. John Smith has been ill with a severe cold. Samuel Simison, of Berne, was here to-day on business. Mrs. Peter Sites went to Fort Wayne this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burns went to Fort Wayne for to-day. Mrs. A. Kohne, who has been quite ill with pneumonia, is better. Georgiana and Jerome Lauer, of Fort Wayne, were visitors here. Edward Case has gone to Tiffon, Ohio, where he has taken a position there. Surveyor C. C. Ernst, who was at Monroe this morning, has returned home. F. M. Cotterell, the well-known Berne attorney, was here on business to-day. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Reinking, of Union township, were shoppers in the city to-day. Heibert Lachot, who has been to Indianapolis for several days, returned home last night.

Miss Ruby Harvey went to Monroe I to-day to visit with her sister, Mrs 1 V. L. Plough? Miss Cecil Harvey, of Clinton conn | ty, is visiting with her uncle, J. A. | Harvey and family. Rev. Hunter Meyers left this morn- i ing on a business trip south to be ab i ; sent for a short whale. Mrs. William Gilbert and children . I left this morning for Poe to which j place the family is moving. Jerome Freistoffer, of Fort Wayne . spent Tuesday evening here as the guest of Miss Agnes Costello. Mrs. William Cook .went to Berne | this morning, where she will be the : guest of friends for several days. Charles Miller of Winchester, who ; has been making a visit here with i John Joseph, left yesterday for his home. I Miss Stella Barber went to Foil i Wayne to call on her sister. Mies Ger i trade Barber, a nurse at the Hope hospital. Miss Jessie Simison, of Berne, who i has been visiting with the J. F. Lachat family, left this morning for Fort Wayne. Rev Constantine Vogelmann, C. PP. S. of Collegeville, is to.be assistant to Rev. John F. Noll, pastor of St. Mary's ■ church, Huntington. "W. H. Fledderjohann was at Rich1 mond today attending to some traction business affairs, which necessitated his attention between trains. ; Miss Pearl Baumgardner came home i last evening from Linn Grove where ; she has been visiting with relatives -for several days.—Bluffton News. '■, Mrs. Jesse Shafer arrived home to day from Decatur where she has been , visiting for several days with rela- | fives and friends.—Bluffton News. Dan Vail left today for the south to be absent lor some days. While gone he will attend to some important business in the interest of his firm.

Judge James J. Moran went to Indianapolis Wednesday noon on busiI ness, expecting to return some time Thursday.—Portland Commercial-Re-I view. Dr. R. E. Brokaw of East Main h ret, returned home Wednesday morning from Decatur, where he was , attending a trial.—Portland Commeri cifll ißeview. The thirty-ninth annual convention of the Tri-State Medical society, which . Tuesday held Its semi-annual conven- | lion in Fort Wayne, will be held in July in Detroit. The smallpox epidemic at Berne, I which has been “raging” in a mild ' form, is well under control, and it : is said has nearly died out, there beI Ing no new cases lately. Mrs. A Fisher went to Fort Wayne ' this morning to call on her niece, Miss I Frances Laman. a patient at St. Joseph’s hospital. She is recovering rapidly from her recent .operation for appendicits. > F. P. Doubleday, jr„ of the Doubleday Page and Co., publishers of New York, was a business caller on Mrs. Gene Stratton Porter last Thurs day and a contract was made for publishing another book for Mrs. Porter. —Geneva Herald. This is the busiest time the ice man ' has experienced for some months and in spite of the much-urged busy spell he carries a smile with him that means money to him in the long run. The Ice, which at present is being secured from the fee ponds and quarries is as clear as crystal and averages seven and eight inches in thickness. Mrs W W. Conner of Philadelphia, formerly Misc Grace Money of Fort Recovery, who is the guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. N. Money, and her niece, Miss Ethel Bergman, went to Decatur Wednesday to visit the family of E. N. Vancll. Between trains they visited with Colonel and Mrs. Nimrod Headington, of West Walnut street.—Portland Commercial Review.

THE MONROE NEWS The New Commercial Club is a Hustling Organization of This City. WM. SCHERER IS BUSY ; Herbert Parrish Has Opened > a Barber Shop in the Hocker Building. Monroe, Ind.. Jan — (Special tr i Daily Democrat)—The Monroe Com mercial club which was organized :. few weeks ago, held its regular meeting at the Monroe State bank's counting rooms, with nineteen member; present, and according to reports, re ■ ceived communications from variau?: I industries which are looking for a location, and present indications point j to a greater Monroe in the near inI t-ure. Our business men are highly ! enthused over the bright prospecu and are using every means in their I power to further advance and to en i courage any industry that may happen to “squat” among them. The meeting last Tuesda- night was full of j ginger, the kind that stirred each | member to action and if this is a criterion of what may be expected. Monroe will in the near future, mala many of the towns twice its size sit ;up and take notice. Various propositions were lead over by Sevie tary Menno Liechty, and each war thoroughly discussed both pro and con. The Commercial club at this place should be congratulated on wba* they have accomplished thus far, al i though yet in its infancy, it is able tc stand alone and welcomes all comers Each meeting g-ows in interest and i especially inter sting will be the one jto be held on Tuesday, January 23. , All members are >uged to attend this . meeting. William Scherer is the busiest man in town this week, looking after a i force of men who are filling his large 1 ice house on his lately purchased property, just south of the tile mill. The ice is anout eleven inches thick ' and of fine quality. They are alreadj 1 asking "Bill," “How do you like to be the ice man? - ’ : Born, Tuesday night, a big boy tc ! Mr. and Mrs Tom Oliver. —- | Victor Graber, the town butcher, i 1 is filling his large ice house and has . a fine quality of ice. A new barber shop has been launched in the Hocker building and is conducted bv Herb Parrish.

Our schools enjoyed two half holidays this week owing to the extreme cold weather. Deputy Clerk L. L. Baumgartner was called to Linn Grove on importin', business. Sam Acker vs. Genevieve Gause <*t al., foreclosure mechanic' slien. Dismissed and costs paid. The current account of William Bieberich, guardian of Martin C. Bieberich et al., was allowed. ATTENDED OHIO FARMERS’ MEET L. A. Graham came home this morning from Leßoy, Ohio, where he a.tended the annual meeting of the Ohio Farmers' insurance company. It was an enjoyable meeting, with plenty oi entertainment. Leßoy is a crospreads, where the Ohio Farmers, a fire i insurance company, which grew from a mutual, has a $45 00!) office and •’ SIO,OOO hotel. Tlie company has a surplus of over a million dollars and Mr. Johnson, wtjo has been president tor nearly fifty years, and still holds i that office, is ninety-seven years old. An address by him was a feature of the meeting. OPENS FT. WAYNE RESTAURANT. John Elick, owner of the Eliek tile mill, has gone to Fort Wayne, where he has opened a restaurant on Calhoun street, near the Christen Bros.' Pharmacy, neur the cathedral. TH* 1 . REVIVAL NOTES (Continues non. * sv One.) is an attractive part of the evening's service, and everybody is cordially invited to attend and to pm t icipate •in the services. — o— ■ WANTED —Agents are making $30.00 per week. Women can do as well as men. Experience unnecessary. No matter where you live, write us.—The Bohemian Pottery Co., Zanesville, O.

LOST—Between St. Paul church and Decatur, one baby’s red silk dress, Becember 28th. Finder plcaao leave at Vance, Hite & Macklin’s. 305 t FOR SALE BUCKWHEAT FLOUR Inquire of John Hessler Rural Route 2 and Phone 10 on N line, or leave orders with Smith, Yager & Falk. ■ MILLINERY SALE I Beginning January !sth and lasting two weeks All Ready Made Hats Sold At Great Reduction Misses Faurot Monroe, Ind. BOSSE (PERA HOUSE Sat. Jan. 13 CLAYTON ANDERSON’S A RUNAWAY TRAMP The Big Laugh Os The Season All Fun From Start To Finish Good Specialties Between Acts Prices 25-35-50 Seat Sale Usual Place

JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE AT BERNSTEIN'S Studabaker Block Decatur, Ind. Two Doors South Interurban Station Our January Clearance sale has opened up with a rush for the simple reason that iwe are slashing prices of our winter goods as we are determined not to carry over any winter goods as we believe in new mdse from season to season, we carry nothing but new and up-to-date merchandise. Our winter goods must be cleaned out regardless of cost, all profits are swept away. Remember our sale lasts til! Jan. 2"th. For lack of space we can only mention a few articles, many more in the store.

SHOES! SHOES!! SHOES!!! Our Shoe Department is clean an ’ lup-todate; no old goods, come 'it I the very best of manufacturers. I $3.50. Ladies' Tan Button Shoe, with a nice, high heel $2.45 ■ $3.00 Ladies’ Pat. Button or BiuI clier Shoe, the very latest heel and toe, clearing sale $1.35 $3.00 Ladies’ Button Shoe, cloth top, gun metal, blucher and button, tiie very latest, clearing sale $1.95 $2.00 Ladies' Heavy Box Calf or , Kangaroo Calf Shoe, with or without tip, clearing sale $1.49 ! Special! A good Ladies' Vici Kid Shoe, clearing sale $1.19 iA Bargain' $1.75 Men's Satin Calf Blucher Shoe, a dandy, ' clearing sale $1.25 | $3.00 Men’s Gun Metal Button or Blucher; also Pat. Button or Blucher, latest toe and high heel, clearing sale . $2.29 I $2.50 Men’s Box Calf Vici Kid or Gun Metal Shoe, with or without tip. a dandy, clearing sale .$1.96 $2.00 Mens Heavy Tan Work Shoe, while they last, clearing sale $1.69 $1.35 Little Gent's Shoe, vie! kid, size 9 to 13, clearing sale 98e $1.75 Boy’s Ratin Calf Shoe, size 2% to 6, Blearing sale $1.49 All misses’ and children's shoes at a great reduction. Come and be convinced. $2.50 Men's Dress Pants, in plain or fancy colors; also heavy Kearsap Winter Pants, a bar-

Don’t forget the place “Beanstein’s” the store for everybody. Do not delay as it will mean a loss to you, come early to avoid the rush. We will have plenty of clerks to serve you, remember our winter goods must go regardless of former prices, as we need the room for spring goods that are daily arriving. Read the prices above carefully. We have hundreds of other bargains in the store. BERNSTEIN'S

2 BIG SPECIALS For Saturday Jan. 13th. 1912 SPECIAL NO. I Boys heavy fleeced cotton underwear sold everywhere at 50c suit Saturday’s price 20 c or 35c for suit. SPECIAL NO. 2 Boys heavy Corduroy suits just the kind of a suit a boy needs for school wear, Coats made Double Breasted, Pants cut full knickerbocker, made to resist wear and fit well, Regular price - - - $3.00 Saturday’s brice - - $2.15 Your dollars buying power is greater in this store than any where else. It’s well worth your while to attend our January sale. fVolihoUse, Schulte £ Go. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys.

LOST —Gold cross, somewhere in the city. Return to the Catholic rectory and receive reward. 304tf o Democrat Want Ad’s Pa

gain. only < $1.59 1 ’ .$1.35 extra laige sire Blankets, i in grey or tan, a bargain, clearing sale 9fic I | SPECIAL! SPECIAL!! /A good Sateen Petticoat 39c I while they last. $1.35 Men’s All-wool Underwear, -, I clearing sale, grey or tan, each. .59.' Ladies’ All-wool Vests and Pauts. $1.25 value, clearing sale, each..B9c I, Boy’s Fleeced Underwear, heavy ' j i weight. di. . tl’lt *ii ing sale, each 23c I Men’s Fleeced Lined Shirts or , Drawers. Jaegar color, well ’ I made, heavy garment, worth 50c, while they last, clearing 1 : sale, each 34c ' Outing Flannel in fancy stripes or plaids, 7c value, clearing sale, > yard 5c 11 Just received from the mills, a dandy line of 50c Ladies’ Fancy < ’orset Cover, lace or embrold- 1 l ery, clearing sale 25c I Men’s extra heavy Jersey Shirts, |] 50c value, all sizes. 14% to 17..39c • $1.50 Men’s All-wool Overshirts, in f grey or blue, sizes 14% to 18%„ t clearing sale 89c i1 $1.50 Ladies’ Black Heatherbloom $ ! or Sateen Petticoats, also white Petticoats, with real wide em broidery or lace double flounce..9Bc 7 ;75e Men's and Boy's Sweater Coats, in grey er brown, clearing sale 39c J SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY ONLY. A large assortment of Apron Gingham, all size checks and col- B . ors, for Saturday only, yard 4%c I

WOMEN —Sell guaranteed hose, 70 per cent profit. Make $lO daily. Full or part time. Beginners investigate. Strong Knit, Box 4029, West Philadelphia Pa. 298t20

$2.00 extra large size blankets, 12-4 in grey or tan. good heavy weight, a few left $1.29 Ladies’ 50c C. B. La Spirite Corsets, clearing sale .... ..42c Al! one-dollar C. P. La Spirit Corsets, clearing sale 80c A large assortment of 50c work Shirts, for men, sixes 14’2 to 17, while they last, clearing sale, each 38c | $2.50 Men's heavy Corduroy Pants', Pants, peg ton, button down hip i pocket, cull button, clearing j sale Ji.9B i Ladies’ Long Newport Scarf, clearing sale 19c Indies' all Silk Head Scarfs, all colors, extra long 45 C 18c grade fancy Table Oil Cloth, clearing sale, yaid 12c Unbleached Muslin, yard 5c 50c grade of Bleached Table Linen, clearing sale 39c Ladies’ Heavy Flannetlette Gowns, in light blue or pink 42c Ladies' Knit Petticoats, assorted patterns, clearing sale 23c 25c Can Mention's Talmum 15c Pearl Buttons, card I'/ 2 c 10c Brass Curtain Rods 5c $2.50 Ladies' All-wool Sweater Coats, all colors, two pockets, while they last $1.73 75c fine Serge Dress Goods, all colors, and also with invisible stripe, clearing sale, yard 4Rr Just received for this clearing sale, a dandy line of Suitings, all goes at this sale, yard 23c ■Hack and white Shepherd check dress goods, only, yard 14c