Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 118, Decatur, Adams County, 16 May 1912 — Page 2

MAY BARGAIN SALE AT BERNSTEIN’S Studabaker Block Decatur, Ind. Two Doors South Interurban Station SATURDAY MAY, 18 We raise the curtain on the biggest bargain campaign and money saving event that has ever taken place in this section of the country. We have put forth every possible effort to make this sale particularly, strong and we have cut prices on the best quality of Dry goods, shoes and furnishings, so temptingly low that the opportunity must appeal to all who appreciate worth and ecomony. " Below we quote a lew specials, secure our large circular for more bargains. Shoes Shoes Oxfords Oxfords Apron Gingham $3.50 Ladies tan 16 button shoe latest $3.00 Ladies white Nu-Buck oxfords one V A P ron gingham only 5 cents yard toe May bargain sale $2.69 strap May bargain sale 2.25 u; r , <^ K J ns , $3.56 Ladies white Nu-Bucks button 3.50 Ladies 4 button tan oxford high p ßn '. !k . less lc Takum powder can 4c shoe latest toe May bargain sale $2.89 heel and wide toe May bargain sale ? 9V?? 8 - c - Safety pins $3.00 Ladies white canvass button shoe on |y 2.49 cap “ ,’ “S ,' r l >lns P k K lc May bargain sale *2.45 2.60 Ladies oxfords in 2 and 4 straps a * •.!,-» ijl* Shirtwaists 3.00 and 2.50 Ladies pat. and gun metal pumps all pat only 1.49 special 1.50 Ladies white lawn shirt button or lace shoe, latest short vamp 3.00 Ladies all pat 2 and 4 strap pumps ";’ aists h ‘g h ? r low neck short or long and high toe only 1.95 also an all pat 4 eyelet oxford a dandy B ’ e «’ e8 ’ °,^ n ln or front Lace emSpecial ladies vice kid shoe patent tip a May bargain sale 1.95 ’ br ” nler .’ trimmed May bargain sale 98c durable neat shoe while they last only 2.50 Ladies cushion sole oxford rubber Petticoats Ll 9 . heel guaranteed for comfort May bar- 1.50 ladies white muslin petticoats 3.50 Mens tan button shoe latest high gain sale only 1.95 trimmed with 20 and 24 inch lace or toe May bargain sale 2.98 3.50 Mens gun metal oxfords all new embroidery only 98c 300 Mens pat or gun metal button or lasts special May bargain sale 2.98 1.50 Black Heatherbloom petticoats blucher shoe latest high toe May bar- 3.50 Mens pat button oxford all new lasts double flounce only 98c gsin sale only 2.29 high toe May bargain sale 2.45 q. >_ Special 2.00 good heavy mens work 3 . 50 Mens tan button oxfords special ~A , . 7 shoe only 1.69 for May bargain sale 245 1 - 5 y value of white bed spreads without 2.00 Mens plain toe or tip shoe a dandy Special 3,00 mens gun metal and pat T . only 1.49 leather button or lace oxfords latest _ Table Linens 2.50 Mens elk skin shoe in tan or black style new high toe and heel special for 35c Value of bleached table linen only only 1.95 May bargain sale 2.19 23 cents yd Corset Covers Reduction on all children and misses Curtain Swiss A large assortment of ladies corset cov- white and pat sandals. Boys oxfords etc A large assortment of white or ecru, ers trimmed with lace and embroidery Come and be convinced. also fancy persian pattern curtain 50c value only 23c swiss 15c value May bargain sale lOcyd 75c all over embroidery corset covers Table Ou Cloth special Window Shades all sizes only 49c Table oU e)oth )8p uality May bargain V?’. ue *7*.? shade oil col ' Mens Underwear sale only 13c yd or 6 ft long full width 17c ea Mens balbriggan underwear 35c value • . , ... , special only 23c Special Lawns Special AH SOc value mens work shirts a large Mens balbriggan union suits sherl sle- A , .. f h i r> i assortment all sizes May bargain sale 1 -25 value 98c 25 P cs to P lck from all colors Dress law- 38c ns the best 8c quality made May bar- Muslin Underwear Lace Cnrtains gain sa i o on iy g c 75c Value of ladies muslin gowns em1.50 value lace curtains white or ecru, 12 12 and 15c dress lawns a large as- broidery trimmed only 49c plain or fancy centers 3 1-2 yds long sortment to pick from only 10c yd A large assortment of muslin drawers extra wide May bargain sale oniy 98c lace or embroidery tnmmed only 23c Special Special Curtain Goods Ladies Knit Underwear Merricks thread. 6 cord machine thread 10c Brass curtain rods only 5c each Gauze waists each 8c Ladies union suits warranteed 200 yds 6 spools for 25c !aee trlmmed 23c Ladies kn>t;pants 23c .. » -v Hosiery Calico Muslin Muslin colors and patternsof standard calUnbleached muslin 5c yd. Bleached Mens work socks 6 pair for 25c icoonlyscyd muslin 5 3-4 cyd Good heavy 10-4 sheet- 50c Ladies silk hose linen heel and toe Secure our large circular for more ing or unbleached only 23c yd black and white only 25c pair bargains Don’t forget Saturday May 18 is the opening Day. Do not miss this" gigantic sale, bargains galor. Everything marked in plain figures, Plenty of clerks. Sale lasts two weeks only commencing Sat. May 18 Ending Saturday June IstBERNSTEIN’S

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• Becatur is Prosperous (Continued From Page 1) The New Garage. Louis Holthouse, for many years the well known Fashion stable proprietor, expects in about ten days to open to the public the best and most complete garage in the state. It is being erected at a cost of $15,000 and occupies the space of an entire lot 66x132, and located at the rear of his well known establishment, now conducted. It is an entire steel and concrete structure, absolutely fireproof and has a floor space of 9,500 square feet. Owing to its steel structure it is without a single post, affording more car room and the best advantages for turning a car, thus the changing about can be made with little difficulty. The south side is so constructed that twenty different machines can be washed without being moved from their positions, while accommodation has been made for one hundred and twenty cars The entrance to the building can he made from either east or west, or from Jackson street, with a clear passage from Second street through the livery barn into the garage. The ceiling is all of steel, while the entrance opening is of a descending arch to the center of the building. It also has iron doors, steel sash window s and wire glass. The floor is all of cement, is of two colors, red and natural, while the center is built of Gothic design and is very attractive. A steam heating plant with radiation through the entire building has been installed and a basement to serve as storeroom and to be used for the keeping of tools, etc. The machinery, part of which is already on the grounds, will be placed in operating condition within the next ten days. It is also arranged for all kinds of repairing, the floor being especially hollowed out for the getting under of a machine and make repairs without Hie slightest inconvenience. Since it has been under course of construction and nearing completion many visitors in the city have expressed themselves as it being the most complete in the state and one which it would be difficult to surpass in any way. New First Stree* Homes. South First street will soon be further beautified by two modern and handsome cottages, located on the lot just north across the street from the jail. The one on the corner is being built by the Misses Rose Christen and sister, Mrs. Doi Durkins, the contract having been let to Mann & Christen and the work begun. It will be a

seven-room cottage with all modern conveniences. 'A somewhat similar ' home will be that of Miss Lydia Bollman and Miss Laura Alban, which is 1 being built just north of there on the , same lot, the contractors being Pennington & Miller. Laman House Nearing Completion. The new dwelling, an eight-room house, being erected by Mrs. Anna Laman on Madison street, just east j of her home, will be one of the prettv i , residences of central Decatur. It is al-' i ready nearing completion and will be occupied by her father, Mr. Steele. A Double Apartment House. The plans are complete for the double house to be erected this summer 'on Fifth street by E. X. Ehlnger. Each side will have eight rooms, a bath, all conveniences and furnace heat and the apartments have already been rented. 1 The new residence will cost about $•',000, and will be an addition of merit to that section of the city. The Elks’ Quarters. R. B. Gregory and force of artists are now at work on the frescoing of i the walls of the Elks' newly remodeled 'quarters. The Elks which formerly had one room of the third story of ( the Morrison building over the interurban station, have also leased that on the south, formerly occupied by the Ben Hur and Red Men and will have a commodious suite of rooms. The lodge quarters will be moved to I the south room and the former lodge room will be given over to the club rooms. The entire suite will be fitted .with handsome furnishings, the club room to have billiard and pool tables, and other amusements where a social hour can be spent. All equipments will be in keeping with the progressiveness of this order. Masons Contemplate Home. | At the next regular meeting of the Masons, Worshipful Master D. E. Smith will appoint a committee to devise ways and means, and also to J detail plans for the construction of a new lodge home which has been contemplated for some time. This will be the second exclusive lodge home in the city. It will be used by the Masons and their sisters, the Eastern Star Chapter. Red Men's Quarters. The Red Men, who relinquished their room to the Elks, moved to new quarters ver the Stoneburner theater, which they have fitted with excellent taste. Paper in Indian design, and handsome velvet carpet, with other appropriate furnishings add to the beauty and comfort of the rooms which are used exclusively by the Red Men and the Pocahontas. Citizens’ Telephone Company. Notable among the business improvements, not only of the year, but of the decade, are those of the Citizens' Telephone company. A SIO,OOO, improved, up-to-date switchboard, to give the liest possible service to the many hundred patrons is nearly ready to be installed, and for its reception the central suite of rooms on Monroe street have been completely remodeled. The partition has been removed and a large sky-light to give better ventilation and light took the place in the center of the room. This large room will be divided into a small room ; at the front for the operators’ rest room and a larger middle room for the local operators. The room at the | rear, completely separted from the (others, has been fitted up for the toil operators, giving the required privacy and quiet with the long distance ' booth. The rooms at the rear will also Ij be used for storage. Everything fcr ■ the care and comfort and advantage . of both operators and other employees j 1 and patrons has been provided. That which is pleasing to the eye will also' I not be overlooked. The woodwork is ; painted white, the walls tinted in deli- ' cate pastel shades, and hardwood floors will be provided. i' The new switchboard arrived in the ; city Mr. chirmeyer at ! once sent word to the company at I Rochester, X. Y., apprizing them of Its : arrival and workmen will be sent at : once to install the system. New Blacksmith Shop. I. Another building erected for the I improvement of the city was the 20x40 concrete block structure on North ! Fourth street by Willard Steele, and 11 contracted for by W. 1. Crozier, the |' well known blacksmith, who is at ’ present doing business. It Is complete in every respect and built ac- • cording to the plans of M ; . Crozier i for the conducting of his business. The building is located just at the rear of I where the Waring Glove factory was located for years. Sugar Beet Houses. i' The thirty one-roomed houses eon- • strutted by Contractor D. I. Weikel I on the beet sugar company's grounds for the habitation of beet growers I through the count!!’, will soon all have | been removed by those farmers who I have secured foreign help. Mrs. Daniel's Improvements. j The Niblick homestead on the corI ner of Marshall and North Second h streets, recently purchased by Mrs. i Emma Daniel, at a cost of $15,000, ; and among the most antique and desirable locations in the city is about

'to be turned over to the contractors for its changing into a more modernized home, and to be completed for the occupancy of Mrs. Daniel and the Chalmer Schafer family this coming fall. The improvements to be made have not as yet been completely planned, but are well enough advanced that but a brief time will be required for the completion of the same. The house which stands on a half-block of space will be undisturbed and the colonial style, the present effect, will also be adhered to. The exterior, as well as the interior, will be gone over and made into a more attractive home throughout. The amount to be expended by Mrs. Daniel will run into several thousands of dollars, the exact figures not being definitely known, but anything that will add to its appearance will not be left undone. The yard will also be one of the principal means of improvement, it to be made into a beautiful lawn with driveway running back to the rear of the house. A garage will be constructed on the grounds, plans for the same to be drawn later as the improvements on the home advance, and to be started so that all will reach completion about the same time. Features Fine Flat. A neat addition to the rental residence districts of the city will be the flat on Eighth street, which D. H. Hunsicker, corner Eighth and Monroe streets, is converting from the store building adjoining his residence on th- 1 south. The second story had always been arranged as a dwelling and now the first floor is being fitted as such under the supervision of Simon and Joseph Brandyberry, contractors. This is being sub-divided into seven rooms, with bath and all modern conveniences. A porch at front and rear are added, fine larg" windows made, and other features of a modern dwelling provided. The house will probably bo rready for the plasterers this wee’;, and then will be given over to the paper hangers and painters. Rears Regal Residence. The erstwhile little cottage of John Thompson, on Eighth street, second house north of Monroe, cozy, comfortable, has been reared to a regal and inspiring residence, making it another of the handsome homes of this desirable street. The house was raised with a cement block foundation, and the roof raised to allow the making of a second floor w ith six rooms and closets above. An open stairway is a feature of the remodeling also and th* cutting of an archway between two of the rooms below, together with the making of fine large windows, gives the desired effect of spaciousness. George Teeple and Mr. Wittman are tire carpenters. The house this week is in the hands of the plasterers and later will be handsomely finished by papering, staining and painting. Fine cement walks and steps are improvements of the exterior and grounds, and a new well is a valuable acquisition, also. Elm Street Home. Brandyberry Brothers, carpenters, have just completed the building of a kitchen and porch addition to the comfortable home of George Hill, on Elm street, which adds to the beauty and convenience of this domicile. The plasterers are doing their part of the work this week. An Imposing Kesidence. An imposing, practically new residence o* massive structure, is being built by Henry Vian, on West Monroe street being the remodeling of one of the Sether cottages, the second bouse west of the Sether homestead. The little cottage was raised on a block foundation with a spacious cellar underlying. The roof was raised to a high two stories and a large and spacious addition at the rear with an east i wing, full height, added, the structure being bounded on the east and north front with a wide and spacious porch, the handsome cement block foundation underlying all. This structure will bo finishc-d in a handsome manner and will have all the modern conveniences. Completer New Home. The finishing touches are being put on ti e new house erected by D. 1. Weikel, the well known building »cntraelor, on West Madison street, which I makes it a very handsome addition to that Residence district. The house has passed through a series of vicissitudes, which, however, render it all the more substantial. It was begun several years ago by Mr. Weikel, who then lived on Fourteenth street nea r by. He owned several other houses there and intended this new- house for rent also. When only the frame work was up a small cyclone struck the city and the frame work was shifted on the foundation, and more pressing matters coming up, the work of construction was stopped. Last fall Mr Weikel's other dwellings, including the house in which he lived, and its contents, were destroyed by fire, and he then look up the work of fin i shing this house. It is a large, twostory house of eight rooms, with cellar, modern and of excellent design, and handsome in appearance. The plasterers and painters will put the

few finishing touches on it to""'"* one of the finest new lt city. ** ia th e New Suburban Home West Monroe street i s rap) coming known as one of the n ' sirable streets of the city, wl ’ 'T be further enhanced by the ' ' bricking of the street west ofT’* R. &I. railroad this summer * the pretty suburban homes on n ' U " S street are those of ex-County p* th! ‘ er C. C. Cloud, ex-Auditor and George Burkett. Another guC ban home under construction n that of John Conrad. Mr o« '* a gardener of success, and has r ; * west of the Cloud home aeveraH" where he owned an acre of ] iln a cottage. This he has sold to Ch -i Steele of this city, the latter's fat?’ David Steele, ex-trustee of Kirk] township also buying an adjoirj-' tract, which he in turn sold t 0 Steele. Mr. Conrad then p UKha ‘' five acres between the Conrad a Steele homes and, with his brotT from Ohio, assisting in the work building an eight-room, si2()u 4 story cottage for his own occupant making a most attractive snbn.t.’’ . , e ID urban home, with pretty grounds Contemplated Improvements. Dr. P. B. Thomas, who recently Cl)p chased the Hattie Studabaker .4 dence on Third street, south of t h Central school house for rental tposes, Is contemplating a number of 'improvements that will ma!(e ( ~‘ spacious house still more desi-a>-' If carried out as planned, a bath room will be added, as well as a large di-., ing room and an extra bed room on the second floor. With i- - at) j staining of woodwoik, and miner but necessary finishings, the will be one of the most desirable of rental houses. Dr. Miller Remodels. A number of minor, but noteworthv matters of remodeling are in progress at the Dr. J M Miller fine resirtej. on South Second street. This includes the cutting and changing of doors and windows in the dining room and vicinity, and the rebuilding and latticing of the back porch. Painting rod minor improvements further will coms up later. Two-story Bungalow Style. C. S. Colter, who has purchased the Bollman property, corner of Adans and First streets, will take possession June Ist and will at once begin the erection of a fine new home. Th e building which now occupies this site will be moved from the lot and the new one built there. The new house will be a two-story cottage in bungalow style, with everything meuern ni strictly up to date, and will be P(& pleted by September Ist. This will - another addition to one of the best residence districts of the city. Garage Nearing Completion. The finishing touches are beinz on the fine new garage being It .. A. J. Smith at the rear of his h,;trcorner Adams and Second strees This is as fine as many of the homes in a city this size. A basemen: extends under the building, and in this located a heating plant that will supply both his own residence aid that he purchased recently from C. S Colter, adjoining his home on ibe north. The upper part of the building is used as a garage, with bandsome wide cement driveway D.idU thereto from the south. .Or ■ I also fitted up for a wash room. J. S. McCrory Horn" One of the homes that adds _ itinguished air to the disting /tied residence section of Monroe >east of the railroad, is that o’ ' S Crory on which the wor. . - n are just placing the finishing to . Mr McCrory purchased the Jirob Hart homestead and practically r : inh tie house, it was raised, wit -a.t block foundation, over a•. ■-<- ment, the roof raised un i tl. ,L: thte house in general chrinc ! ' ’ e building of numerous add ’ thereto. A large porch, with c -nt tie-' enclosure -.rd Imposing eutran; >, ni'ii abqut the h*ULi .. Ae east :"»• r ■ and the interior as v. -n as th-' exterior, are finished with t tin st workmanship. A more up - 1fposing residence cannot ■ found is the city. Burton Niblick Horne. A residence that for n charm, ns well as all that goes to mdlte for beauty and conv,- ynce. not. be equaled in the now one that is now in the course of con- ruction by John Niblick on Third str- t. bet«'««* Jefferson and Adams, ami which as its ccmpletion by September 1.-’. " !11 be occupied by his son, B irtou lick, and wife. The baseim nt lias been completed and the masons are no* laying the cement block junaatol- - superstructure that "1 s on '* reared will be that of :■ vo-stoD house .with a frontage e fifty- I,l ' feet. The exterior of the louse be novel and beautiful, in tnat ! be of stucco. A novel feature of ' house will be the sun porch south. Its many sliding windows be fitted so that while they { opened and the porch thrown <r(Continued on Page 1