Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 45, Decatur, Adams County, 21 February 1912 — Page 5

\ A ' HEN this snow go- * ' es off you will need rubbers, our rubbers are good rubbers. Charlie Voglewede THE shoe: seller On The West Side Os Th? Street

* ♦ itAinEi: ftlKtLui i * . . -0*0«000*0*0« — Heavy snow in north; rain turning to snow in south tonight; colder tonight and Thursday, generally fair 2 Trustee Daniel Hoffman of Preble township was a business visitor here yesterday. .John Ray went to Dayton, Ohio, this morning to attend to business affairs, which required his attention for a brief time. G. B. Drummond has been seriously ill with stomach trouble for the last ten days, but it is thought to be slightly improving. Mis Victoria Stone and her friend, Mrs. R. D. Monroe, of Columbus, Ohio, went to Fort Wayne last evening for a visit with relatives. Miss Pearl Purdy, who has been suffering from rheumatism for the past seven weeks, is gaining. She is now able to stand though she is not yet able to walk about. Charles Patton and carpenters are engaged in making a number of improvements in the Morris five and ten cent store. Among the improvements are tables extending down the center of the room to give larger display room for the otock.

Baled Corn Fodder In order to reduce stock and make Room for new goods will sell all stock and poultry foods at half price and have all leading Brands on hand. L. CARROL L SUCCESSOR TO J. D. HALE PROMPT DELIVERY GUARANTEED

■OB 01010 ■ 0 ■OBO08O8OHOCO8O8O«O« J J. S. Bowers, Pres, F. M. Schirmeyer, Vice Pres. ■ 3 0 o a ! £ 2 The Bowers Realty Company has some excel- O O lent bargains in city property and Adams county ■ ® farms. The company would be pleased to have B 2 vou call at its office and see its offerings. The com- 0 " pany has plenty of five per cent money to loan on g 2 reasonable terU Let the Schirmeyer Abstract ■ J Company prepare your abstractor title, twenty B B years experience, complete records. O " ■ ® 2 The Bowers Realty Co. § French Quinn, Secty. C IfOIOIOICIOIOMOiOf'JIOIOOIC

1 Dan Beery was a business transaci tor at Herne today. | Will Zwick was a business visitor in ; Fort W ayne yesterday. Dallas Butler made a business trip I io Fort Wayne this morning. I Mrs, E. H. Kilbourne of Fort Wayne Is the guest of her parents, Mr, and I Mrs. D Deininge. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kuhn and daughter of Springfield. Ohio, are guests of Mrs. Julia poichin and family. This was another day for all traihs to be late, many of them running anywhere from an hour to almost a half day late. Mrs. E. H. Shoemaker, who is ill with a very bad case of the grip, is somewhat better, though she is still confined to her bed. George Steele of the Steele & Weaver ra. ket store was at Fort Wayne yesterday, where he bought china stock for the store. Simeon Fordyce, the well known and highly respected citizen, was able to be down town yesterday for the first time in ten weeks —since the attack of paralysis 'which confined him to the house for so long. Mr. Fordyce’s home is in Monmouth, but when he became ill he was brought to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Teeple, in this city, where he has been since.

Joe Winteregg of Berne w r as here today <sn business, between trains. Mrs. Jacob Atz left this morning for a few days’ visit with relatives at Linn Grove. H. H. Foreman of Route 6 returned I to his home after a short stay in the I citv on business. I Mrs. S. Traister and Mrs. A. Johnson of First street visited Mrs. C. A. | Standilord Tuesday. F. M. Schirmeyer qualified as adj ministrator of the Wilhelmina Gallmeyer estate, giving SIOO bond. j Litle Harold Standiford of North I Seventh street has been seriously ill i for the past five days with lagrippe. John Edwards has- returned from Auburn, Indiana,.where he has been working the past few weeks in paint- | ing an up-to-date office building. The Grand RapPs south-bound pasI senger train, due here at 1:11 p. m , | this afternoon, was one hour and for- | ty-five minutes iate, on account of the I heavy snows north. [ The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Case of Grant street, which . passed away yesterday, wais laid to ' rest this afternoon in the Tricker j cemetery, near Salem. Attorney Lee Walters addressed the eighth grades at the central building j this morning on topics of general in- ; terest, his remarks being well received. The address was interesting lot , several reasons and the students are profuse in their praise of the excellen 1 I thoughts brought to their notice. The Erie watchmen have now

| shorter service than heretofore, one hour being cut off of their day’s la bor at Tuesday evening's session of ' the council, when Mr. Teeple asked that the time be made to conform with the G. R. & I and Clover Leaf' roads, their time having been also shortened. i Miss Ruby Parrish, teacher at the | Raudebush school house, south of the city, suffered from the snow storm. She attempted to make the trip this morning to her school from her home heie, and when crossing the creek \ south of the city, was blown from the levee into the ice cold waters below, and was drenched, being obliged to rej turn here. | Charles Sheppard, who has been the I shoe repairer at the Winnes shoe store I for several weeks, and whose home i:> at Muncie, has removed his family to this city and will from now on make this their home. They will at present occupy furnished rooms at 609 West i Monroe street, belonging to B. W. ! Sholty, until the weather warms up, and makes it more pleasant for the i removal of their goods.

John 1. Taylor, owner of the Bosj ton Red Sox, while here Tuesday night ' told of a time a few years ago when his team swept away everything and ihe told the boys to cut loose at the I close of the season. The bill handed 1 him was $3,000, but the gang got tljeirs. Chick Stahl, Tannehill and others of fame wcie in the crowd and ! the jokes and tricks played on each other were the limit. William Goldner, one of the well known men of Preble township, and who recently held a sale of his personal property, closed a deal Tuesday i evening, whereby he became a half owner, with Mr. Henry Schlickmann, in the restaurant business in Decatur. The place is one of the best in town and the large trade wi 1 no doubt I continue under the new ownership. Mr. Goldner has not yet begun his du- ! ties at the restaurant. Martin Ault received a letter from his sister, Mrs. Elza Allen, of Davenport, lowa, and until last fall residents of this city, telling of a severe fall which she received when she was thrown from a street car a week or so ago. It was at first thought that she had received internal injuries, but this later proved not to be the case, although she is still under the care of a physician and suffering from the after-effects received in the mishap. She was about to descend from the car when it gave a sudden jerk, throwing her in an instant to the street, without any warning. The company's agent wished to at first settle for $25, but this they refused to do, and later they offered Mrs. Allen SSO, and expenses paid, which she accepted. Her relatives here are glad to learn of her escape with such little injuries, and hope that her recovery will be a speedy one.

Blizzard Greets Sixth District Knights CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE visiting knights from surrounding lodges were here, but the attendance is much smaller today than it was then. It will be remembered that on that dedication day, the weather man 1 played just such a prank as he has to-1 day—the snow drifts being just as great as they are now, rendering the i streets nearly impassable—in fact today's storm'ia the first great one since 1 that time. c , , - In spite of thl disagreeable

without, however, the business men of the city, and especially the knights, made things comfortable and cozy within, and the new K. of P. Home on Third street, was ablaze with good cheer and a merry crowu that bade defiance to the storm without. The beautiful new Knights of Pythias Home, the pride of the city a well as of the knights, which is saic to be the finest lodge home in the state, used exclusively as a lodge home, and which was a few months ago, frescoed in a handsome wa; throughout, needed no special decora tion to enhance P, and what little special decorating was done, in the main rooms, comprised bunting and flags in the national colors and many K. of P. emblematic banners. The bunting was wound in and out of the pilasters of the stairway, leading from the reception room to the upper hallway, outlined the balcony rail in the main lodge room, and also the altar and official stands, while flags were hung from the pictures. The dining room where all those of the vis iting knights were served dinner and supper by the Pythian Sisters, was the most gaily decorated of all. Large streamers in crepe papei> in the nights’ colors—red, yellow and blue —were festooned from pillar to pillar forming a gay network overhead. ■ The business men of the city extended greetings in the ’way of window decorations in which K. of P. colors — red, blue and yellow—played a promij nent part, an< also in the displaying of large greeting cards, and those who ventured forth were sure of a greeting. Disti id Deputy Grand Chancellor A. R. Huyette.

A. R Hnyette, of Bluffton, district deputy grand chancellor, is one of the leading men of Wells county, being county superintendent of schools. He has been identified with the Knights of Pythias for fifteen years, joining the order at Bristol, Elkhart county, Indiana, in 1897, whtje he was superintending the schools of Bristol. After becoming a resident of Bluffton, he ■ transferred his membership to Bluffton Ixidge. No. 92, K. of P.. He filled the position of keener of records and seal for three years and in 1907 was ■ chosen chancellor commander of Bluffton Lodge, No. 92. Mr. Huyette was one of t’.e number who assisted in securing the new Pythian Home for Bluffton. At the grand lodge session in October, 1911, he was appointed deputy grand chancellor for the sixth Pythian district by Grand Chancellor William P. Hart. ' The district deputy grand chancel lor is quite a busy man as he visits each lodge at least once during the year, and among many other things arranges the program for the district meeting. Mr. Huyette's term is from October 4, 1911, to October 1, 1912. Lodges in District. There are fourteen lodges in the four counties in this the sixth Pythian district. They are: Adams Count v —Kekionga lodge. No. 65, Decatur; Berne lodge, No. 398, Berne: Geneva lodge. No. 514, Geneva. Blackford County—Blackford lodge, No. 135, Hartford City; Montpelier lodge, No. 188, Mctitpelier; Roll lodge, No. 347, Roll. Jay County—Red Cross lodge No. 88, Portland; Sunlight lodge, No. 190, Pennville; Dunkirk lodge, No. 338, Dunkirk; Redkey lodge, No 383, Redkey. Wells County—Bluffton lodge, No. 92, Bluffton: Uniondale lodge, No. 259, Uniondale; Ossian lodge, No. 343, Ossian; Tocsin lodge. No. 468. Tocsin The Late Arrivals. By far the largest delegation arrived here at 2:30 o’clock over the Clover Leaf on the "noon” train, which was two hours late. The Bluffton band and orchestra and the Ossian band accompanied this delegation, and immediately broke into music on arriving safely at the hall after their long and tedious trip through the snow. The Bluffton delegation numbered 101; that of Roll, 4: that of Montpelier, 15; Ossian, 30: Tocsin. 10, which, with those who arrived from Portland. Geneva and Berne in the morning, swelled the crowd to a goodly number More will come from the south on the late afternoon train HOUSE FOR RENT—7 rooms. 12t’ and Monroe. Light an d water. Cal’ at. this office. 43t3 WANTED —Furnished rooms tor light ’ housekeeping. Inquire at this office. 43t6

F. V. MILLS THE GROCER i 2 Calls your attention to some choice things to eat such as Beech nut Pimento cheese, California Prunes, Apricots, Cherries, Heinz Dill Pickles and Campbells soups are the 0 goods that make a hit: Mushroons, Pimentos, Pineapple in cans that is the best: canned Kidnev Beans in Germa n f Sauce, Mexican Ghillie Pepper: Smoked Herring in Bullion , jCanr - r '-’'”'iar, Tp[mo Clams, Q alad Dressing, our J

WORK IS STOPPED The Fierce Gale Today Made the Men on Sugar Plant Take First Holiday. i SOME OTHER NEWS Farmers Should Make Good on Their Contracts—Acreage Must Come Up. J?or the first time in six weeks there was no fire in the boilers at the sugar beet site. It was simply impossible i to do a thing in the way of pushing along the construction of the’ big I buildings, and the men on the job had i their first “lay-off.” While the ex ■ tremely cold weather and the rains failj ed to stop them, it was useless to try i i to work today, with the blinding snow and the fierce winds. Work will be I resumed just as soon as the weather ■ permits. I I Farmers of this community who! signed contracts to raise beets last ' fall should arrange to do so. The I business men of Decatur pledged the I

, sugar company 5,000 acres of beets in this locality. Under a large expense and after devoting several weeks of their time, they secured the amount under contract. If the farmers do not keep their word the business men necessarily fail in their , promises to the company and it places . them in a bad light. Since the loca , tion of the factory- every acre of land within a radius of many miles has increased in value, every farmer has . another opportunity to raise another . profitable crop. You are the winners and you should do your part toward I making good. Increase the number of ! acres, rather than decrease it. That’s the right spirit. 'i 0 ROOSEVELT AT COLUMBUS. (Unitea rress service.) . | Columbus, Ohio, Feb.! 21—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Former President Theodore Roosevelt, speaking to the Ohio constitutional convention . here today, declared for the initiative and referendum bill, and asserted thaf its exercises should be proper restriction. The colone allso told the con- . vention that although he was origin ally opposed to the recall, he now believed it should be within the pow-er ci the people. In his application to judgment, Roosevelt said that there was a better remedy than the recall, and that was givin the people as a whole the power to decide what they wanted in the way-of laws. He held there was no great need of the recall for short-time elective offices. No reference was made to the tariff and other national questions, Roosevelt saving that he stood where he previously stood on these questions. o Since the new city hall is nearin.-. , completion and when this stage is reached, to be turned over to the cit for its use, particularly so for the firemen, the laddies Tuesday evening, in the person of Henry Dellinger, asked , the city council if they could go ahead and make plans for a big doings which the mayor and city count ! would be asked to attend. This the members agreed to. but as yet no defi nite steps have been made, but the matter will come up at th. next session. Since the firemen hav - been granted the privilege ta go ahead and further their plans the affair will be an appropriate one, long to be r membered by all connected therewith. REFORM SERVICES DISMISSED There will be no services at the Reformed church this evening on account of the bad weather. o PRAYER MEETING POSTPONED. On account of the severe weathv and the almost impassable streets and walks, the midweek prayer service at the Presbyterian church, announced for tonight, has been declared off. " — o—for March and April farrows, 200 to 225 lbs. ’Phone 2, E line. C. C. Mil ler, R. R. 9, Decatur, Ind. 43t12

OUR Merchant Tailoring ment is now ready to sho the new woolens for your Spring » Remember we carry the Clot Stock, gives you a better and cle idea of how your suit will look whn finished. We show the Shackamaxon and John B. Ellison Fabrics sold exclusively by Merchant Tailors, splendid time now to leave your order you’ll escape the rush that comes later and your suit will be ready for you when you want it. We’ll be mighty glad to show you the Spring Woolens HolthoUse, Go. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys. A

. LOST —Gentleman's gold ring with ruby setting. Finder please return i to Democrat office and receive reward. FOR SALE —Good eight room house, with modern conveniences, barn ■ and cement walks. For particulars call 291. 43t3 ■FOR SALE—Barred Rock and Black Orpington cockerels pullets: 1 bronze tom.—J. E. Mann, Decatur. 43t1() FOR SALE—Duroc Jersey, bred gilts,

WANTED Two young men to work in Harness Factory and Packing Department. Apply at once. Good Jobs for right Boys. Schafer i Company ( *

I /g | - / iwal \\A « Quality Groceries |;• t BI m 1 " J ! I l\: An Unappeased Appetite fl ■ OS/ Is a Terrible Affliction N® RELIEF i 1- >ii E Must Come Quickly j Cr Great Suffering Will Ensue! We Sell The Only Sure Remedy Quality Griceries! _ i You’re not eating the best goods and you’re not | getting the most for your money—unless you buy | | Quality Groceries. | Try This Week’s Specials | ■ i Fine salt fish 5c lb. Red kidney beans 5c lb. | Fine Hickory nuts $1.25 bu. | S. We pay cash or trade foi produce * I Eggs 25c Butter 20 to 27 I Hower and Hower, I North of G. R. &I. Depot. ’Phone 108. I speWfoes W Via Clover Leaf Route i 1912 HOME SEEKERS EXCURSIONS | Firs t an fl third Tuesday in each month to western and southwestern poinU 25 days returning. Stop-over privileges. “wwwm pßinu WINTER TOURS G “ lf «». A Letter or postal card to H—- 1 A o-ent Tnl«k Western Ry.. Decatur. Ind, or von fl' information a, •>“

FOR SALE. The Old Bank of Berne building, I two-story brick, with basement, $3, 500. Modern residence, corner Jefferscrr and Fifth streets, Decatur, open fir< places, furnace, bath, etc. Two-story frame residence, with cellar, drove well, cistern. Good''loea | tion and fine investment, at $1,550. See A. D. Suttles. 37t6