Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 18, Decatur, Adams County, 20 January 1912 — Page 3

*1 I | | Another Big Crowd 1 i I in our store | I To Da -y ! | If we’ve got anything you 3 1 ■ . .. . J need now is the time H Bi to 'buy it. * I? B I Charlie Vogiewede id THE. S*>E~ { L-EFR i<*

.-:*-i*i* •Q*O«O*O«l| •tU-ifil . lIOTT | Faor tonight and Sunday; preceded by snow flurries, in north portion this, afternoon: not much change in tem pcrature. g —. i Mrs. Jay Elz®y leturned yesterday afternoon to Fort Wayno. John Weber of Fort Wayne was attending the horse sale here yesterday. Mrs. Dick i-.HI and daughter, Mabel, spent yesterday afternoon in Monmouth. 1. Bender went to Fort Wayne yes- ( terday to visit with his daughter, Mrs. John Jones. William Lepper went to Woodburn yesterday afternoon to visit with Charles Roehmer. Mrs. Mix changed cars here yesterday enroute to Fort Wayne from Willshire, Ohio, where she had been visiting. i Mrs. Frank Hanks of five miles ■ east of town went to Geneva Friday to ■ visit her son-in-law, Roy Hoehtn, and family.—Portland Commercial-Review. Mrs. C. D. Rarey and children of Fort Wayne changed cars here yesterday afternoon enroute home from Greentown, where they had been visiting. Mrs. Rarey is the wife of Rev. Rarey of that city and they are pre- 1 paring to leave next. Tuesday for Keßnewick, Washington, where the Rev. Rarey has accepted a call.

38 Pairs’ I Boys Shoes I T/i to $1.50 & Former Price $2.00 to $2.50 1 WINNES SHOE STORE I now oVo ® o » o »ci®cu?ao?ioHO»oiioio«o« M J. S. Rowers. Pres. F. M. Schirmeyer, Vice Pres. » o c a ■ o £ » £ £ B The Bowers Realty Company has some excel- O O lent bargains in city property ond Adams county ■ ■ farms. The company would be pleased to have 2 you call at its office and see its offerings. The com- o " pany has plenty of five per cent money to loan on g £ reasonable terms. Let the Schirmeyer Abstract ■ Company prepare your abstract of title. Twenty ■ year’s experience, complete records. , O M B ■E The Bowers Realty Co.£ S French Quinn, Secty. O OiOIOIOIOIOIOMOiOfOIOIOgOie

Peter Baumgartner of Berne was numbered among the business callers here yesterday morning. Mrs. G. H. Myers left today for Indlanapolis, to be the guest of Mrs. Oren Smith for a few days. Roy Smith left this morning for Ossian, where be met with the Farmers' Mutual Insurance company. Andy Schumm of Schumm, Ohio, relumed home yesterday from a few days' visit here with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Schlickman let! today noon for Denver, Colo., where they will join their familv for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Shepherd of Geneva came Friday to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Morton Shepherd.—Portland Commercial-Re-view. William Mougey and Herman Ehinger are home from the Fort Wayne business college to spend Sunday with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Bodie were at Geneva today, being called there te attend the funeral of their nephew, a little son of Wesley McDonald. Miss Nina Brayton of Geneva, who has been the guests of her sisters, the Misses Brayton of West Arch street, returned home Friday afternoon. — Portland Commercial-Review. Thurman Porter of Parker City is in charge of Atwood's Pharmacy during the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Atwood. Mr. Porter was a former resi>nt of this place.—Geneva Herald.

! ’ Mrs. Martin Hobrock and childre Los Fort Wayne are guests of M”s -> Hobrock and family i Mrs. A. H. Barnard, who ior the past three weeks has been visiting >'-itl. lelatives at WatertnWn. S. D., returned home lest evening. I J. .n Schug left this morning toi |’| Berne, where he was looking alt L soni" business affairs dm ing th-- d i . which required his attention between i L-a ns. j The email boys bad n I • m ound the t-cnf’re 'is'id ... !' :'- "tom<.' ‘ie ■ einonst: -a tic? e Llt bei : a" o w .; to hbtn-t ■. E Horwatt;. I S' <.IP -I has gone <c :■ n>i ;.■• t s: .. ; I > Foit Rcc. te, , Ohio, or : | continued visit. Of.nt 'f the ■old •-■•atlier. a.e adding .'ft -T;- : y . d are getting lack to nr”. 11 size on e more. A. 11. Parnard. who has been at New York and a member cf the party rem re.--.en ing the amous lioos-e Limb ed" truck, of the local automobile i plant, arrived horn t'-ls m rn' • The cars on the interurban are still out of commission, except one passerger car and the freight. The freight car, leaving here at 8:30 in place .-■! i the regular passenger car. carried passengers. William H. Harting and son, Andrew, who lor several weeks have been taking tn extensive trip through the state of Texas, looking alter i - land propositirn of that country, are expected home in a day or two. Misses Mario Patterson, Bess Schrock. Fannie Frisinger, Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer, and Mrs. F. M. Schirmeyer loft last evening on the 4 o'clock car for Fort Wayne to hear Madame Lillian Nordica at the Majestic theater. The Erie railroad is taking greater precaution for the safety of those who are obliged to cross the trad:. The street watchmen now go on duty at 7 in the morning and work until 7 in the evening, instead of from 8 to S as heretofore. > Jesse Niblick has returned home j trom a trip to New York, where lie atI tended the big automobile show, and where the famous “Hoosier Limited” : truck made such a grand display, cat j rying away the world's honors in con 1 ; tinuous running. ' j Peoples & Gerke are very busy cat ■ i ing for the rush of customers who are taking advantage of their great removal sale. The sale is being held to clear the stock for their removal to the Meibers building across the street, Tuesday, February 6th. Elton Brown, w'ho has for two weeks been absent, having been on a visit j through Texas, looking after land ini terests for some few days. His principal stops were at Dallas and Pan Anton'o, ar 1 he also visited several other cities of interest. Miss Estelle Wemhoff, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Mary Wemhoff, i left yesterday for Los Angeles, Cal. They are making their journey by the - southern route and will stop at Memi phis, New Or'eaiis and El Paso before i completing their journey.— Ft Wayne Journal Gazette. ! Word from Henry Hite, who was I numbered among the Adams county ! people who on Tuesday night left for i the southwest on a landseeking tour, I reached here from St. Louis, stating . that, their train entering th* re was - eight hours late, but all were o. k. land enjoying the trip. Charles Mumma went to Berne this morning to complete m iingeuientß for the holding of the tanners' institute to be held at that place on February sth and 6th. This will be the gathering of the farmers from the southern half of the county and another interesting gathering similar to the one held here, the first week in January. Attention is called by some to the facfi that many people thoughtlessly empty their coal cinders in a big pile in the street Instead of spreading I them out. In many cases the big j frozen mound of cinders Is a menace, i and could vers easily lead to injury j as a vehicle, moving rapidly, is likely Ito strike th- frozen mound and upset. The Rev Preuss of Freidheim, Rev. Nees of Tocsin and the Rev. Koch of Preble were guests yesterday of the Rev. Wehmeyer. It. had been first announced that the regular monthly meeting of the pastors, which is alI ways at the*First National bank. I would take place, but on account of the absence of several of them, the meeting was postponed until a later date. Mr. Vincent Forbing of Decatur, Indiana, and Miss Agnes Johnston of Bluffton were married at Sheldon, on Wednesday by Rev. Beiderman, pastor of the Catholic church. Miss Eieauoi Forbing was bridesmaid and Mr. Johnston, the bride’s brother, was the groom’s attendant. After the wedding the young couple came to Milford and at present are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Forbing.—Milford Mail.

I about The sick Dr. William Hughes is at the Point of Death Suffering from. Pneumonia. IjOHN STEELE F ITTER ; • .3. Callow Shows Little Change— Samuel Laman Better Again Today. ■ .icJit 1 ,r.;3, and rot wishing t u. ' until nls illness might bi >nd ■ .01, the amflv d-sired that ' :y j holt: a ec-im •. v i’..s d ne F-. I 1. gut at 10 .'clock, .hough his < <;>. ■. . | ticu .-as no wc.rs than can be cx : ■ .’. ,i. this ’ ■ ”<! nt r he Bine • T i ~ physicians in ■•' : n consulration, while Mr. Laman's condition was < . 1 ceded to be serious, it was though that he had a good chance tor reco 1 ery. He was reported as being bettei again today, his fever not being so I high. Mrs. Dan Erwin spent Friday evening in Fort Wayne with her siste.-, ■ Mrs. Horace Callow, at the Hope hos- : pita!. Mi s Callow shows very little change, but one encouraging feature is that she is able to take more nourish- , ment. She is very homesick, and it ; is thought that she will be brought here in about two weeks, or when her condition will warrant her removal. I I Woi d lias ben received by the Steele brothers that their brother. John Steele, of Chicago, is somewhat better > again, after the change for the worse ■ Thursday. The attacks or sinking spells come upon him at intervals, and i j it is feared that he may succumb duri ■ ing one of them The specialist in his latest call on him, extended very litttle hope for his recovery.’ Owing . to his general weakened condition the I grafting of skin to the burned places. i which refused to heal, has not yet been done. - Mrs. Lew Hughes Is in receipt of a card from her b .Shand, who is visit ing with his brother, Dr. William Hughes, at Attica, Michigan. He reports that Dr. Hughes is very ill, suf ' sering from pneumonia, complicated with heart trouble, and that his attendants state that he is likely to pass away at any time. Dr. Hughes was ’ formerly a resident of this city. Later— Late this afternoon a second message was received by .Mrs. Hughes ' from her husband, stating that his 1 brother had died, and a little son was also lying at the point of death with pneumonia. I , Miss Lilah Lord of Monmouth was a shopper here today. ’ Miss Blanch Harshberger of Coium ' bia City after some time here. Miss Clara Burr wont to Fort Wayne today noon to visit with friends. Mrs. Louis Klein of Preble town- ’ ship was in the city today shopping. Milton Hoffman of Preble made a business trip to Fort Wayne this noon. Will Keller and Roman Parent left I this afternoon on the 4 o'clock car for Fort Wayne to visit with lady friends and this evening will attend the play at the Majestic theater, Fiske O'Hara in Life’s Young Dreams.” PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer for sale at his residence one and one-half miles east and one-half mile north of Pleasant Mills, and two and one-half miles northwest of Willshire, on what is known as the old Carter farm, on Tuesday, January 23, 1912. beginning at 10 o'clock a. m., the following prop erty, to-wit: Five Head of Horses One draft mare, coming 6 years old. m foal; 1 general pin pose mare, coming 7 years old, in foal; 1 driving mare, coming 9 years old, in foul; I heavj draft colt, coming 3 years old: 1 drL’ ing colt, coming 1 year old. Four Head of Cattle. One cow, fresh in April; 1 cow, fresh in July; 1 cow. fresh in September; 1 heifer, 14

Servicaeble Fountain Syringes Your doctor will tell you that a fountain syringe should be made not only of the best quality rubber, but it should , be fitted with the best connections. 'I The syringes in our stock are fitted with rapid flow tub-|ing--a patent shut off, and other fittings of the latest patterns, and of the best quality. We have a fine line of fountain syringes ranging in price : from SI.OO to $2.50. Slate, Black, Red and White rubber i LACHOT & RICE

- i months old. Nine brood sows. 3 will iariow first of Mar-.h, 1 by last o I March; 5 not bred: Hi uead of shout.: i weighing 75 Its. each; l (>. i C. ma. ! hog. Farming Implements: One I horse wagon, 2 s'-ts c>i dopb e woi i harness, 1 Osboi n mower, 1 riding breaking plow, i walking break.. plow, 1 spring tooth harrow, 1 hay ladder, 2 sulky corn , lows, 1 set cf black smith tools. i a ; ivel bed, corn in criN 100 shocks co'U in field, 250 shocks o fodder, hay m the mow, 12 doz. chickens, 17 head oil blood Indian Runne ducks. ; Terms - r ail amounts of s’>.oo and under, cast, iu hand; all amounts ovei $5.00 a credit ot .') months will be gn en, purchaser givirg note .. in a; ; ed security i per cent off loi ca. 1 HENRY SOVLNE J. N. Burknead, Auet.. FOR SALE —Acme range, No. 8, gee condition. Call E. H. Shoemake . So. Winchester St. 7i , o FOR SALE 5,000 acres of land in .'v ams county; also houses for sale in i.'l parts cf the city. 22xSO foot brick business buiitlinc Decaiui Muncy to loan nt 5 par See the I’. K. Kinney real esiti' : agency, over the interurban staiiou 18t6

■' . . r. . A JTI ■ T' . L- ; 0! i - IDY ,-£■?. U John Spuhler The Live Stock and General I Auctioneer Decatur, - Indiana Listen He is a good judge of all i kind of property and has had i years of experience in Ihe auctioneering business claim j your dates early. Phone Res. 531 What is the difference between I good steak and a poor steak? 1! WL. ?' I y ■ ■ ■ ■ A Mistake! We Make No Mistakes! We Are Always On The Right Side Os The Steak Question We Cpuld’nt Afford To Fall down In Our Reputation For GOOD STEAKS That’s Your Guaranty Os Satisfaction In Trading With Us! “DYONIS SCHMITT |

. -! - r -- ir - j -_- ITf ir-||-|uniiW iiimiiiiiiiiiiiibhiiiiiiiiiwi j f [] |" THE HOME OF "1 i Quality Groceries | in min ■ i.i, I I EVERY DAY A BUSY DAY j with us MAKE THEM A LITTLE BUSIER By ’Phoning Your Order FOR QUALITY GROCERIES x.- w. . VM MW ~ J T 11-Ml——■ I—ll——llll lITT' 1 IF ~l’r"~ This cold snappy weather is credited with dull business. Not so with us. Proof that our quality groceries and courteous treat- I ment pleases all. Try them. I We pay cash or trade for produce Eggs 27c Butter 20 to 27 Hower and Hower, I North of G. R. &I. Depot. ’Phone 108. I m .1— 1 ill—lL ■ »!■ .11 l— H — l aril I— w——■ — ——h——6MKMW—Mgg—M—■M———> i FRED MILLS i THE GROCER • ■ 7 -_ ! I||||ll|B naajHßi flk ■ Calls your atention to a few choice specialties in his line that willß a bear inspection: Webster’s pure boiled cider, Heinz’ dill pickles. Peo-® J pie have bought our Canned Hominy this winter and say it is the S best they ever had; and our canned kraut is making a hit every day— || clean and nicely cut Try our Wisconsin Cream Cheese. H ■1 Smoked Salmon, California White Cherries, in two and three-B ! ■ pound cans. Our 5c and 10c packages of Noodles will help make yonß &a good dinner, and we have a full line of canned soups that are the—best. Remember, we have the pure Boneless Cod-fish in one-pound I H boxes and you are invited to try Chase & Sanborn's coffee Try t ■ ■ can of Criseo. ■ 8 ■ ■ .m——- a I FRED MILLS I S THE GROCER re a ■KHMSIBBUIIESiroiBiaMMaaB 8 ANNOUNCEMENT! g Early next week we will have on display the best line of beet working tools on the market. ] Come in and see us Q before buying Laman <Sc Leo 8 Sellers of good goods at low prices C - o o qoooe==ie=i l_,„ .ioooo BANKING CONVENIENCE NO matter where you live, you can have the banking convenience afforded by i the First National Bank. -Just enclose your check, draft or money orders in an envelope carefully addressed to this bank. As soon as the deposit is received credit will be given on the books and acknowledgement made of deposit, so that your money will always be safeguarded against loss, even though you do not take time to come into town. WE INVITE CHECKING AND TIME [DEPOSITS. FIRST NATIONAL BANK DECATUR, INDIANA P W Smith, President, C A Dugan, Cashier W A Kuebler, Vice President, F W Jaebker, Asst Cashier