Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 287, Decatur, Adams County, 3 December 1912 — Page 5

Hl'jH cut shoes for children are the big sellhave them iri titered, tan ano Mac* tops, tome with Patent Cuffs and some without. A lot of people are buying them for Christmas gilts, do vou realize that Christmas is only twenty-two days off? Do your shopping early and get the best selections. High top soft soles 50c and 75c High top stiff soles up to 8s at sl. $1.25 and $1.50 Charlie Voglewede THE SHOE SELLER

i WEATHER FORECAST i Si 4 .*♦* »*- -v B Ix>cal rains tonight or Wednesday. J. O. Smith went to Fort Wayne this morning on busiLe.g. t Pat Kinney made a '.usiuess trip to Portland this more!ng. Mrs. H. L. Merry went to Geneva yesterday afternoon to visit with friends. John Lachot left this morning on a business trip to Fort Wayne and Kendallville. A fine, large new cash register has been installed in the Menig pool and billiard room Bernard Terveer and Will Dowling enjoyed the day hunting on the Dowling farm south of the city. Both are skilled hunters. Stewart Nibifck, who is a student at the Valparaiso university, will arrive home tomorrow night to spend a week’s vacation with his parents and friends.

Q |,aii, y Gro<eries l The Discovery OF THE NORTH POLE y Jr WAS A Great Achievement But You Will Benefit More, Personally, By Discovering the Place to Buv the Best groceries. Turn Your Search In This Dit ection. Many expressions of surprise have reached us; and you will be surprised at the variety, quality and price if you direct your afternoon stroll to our store. Let us see you, and you will see us again. We pav cash or trace for produce Eggs 30. Butter 19 to 25c -——————— Hower and Hower* i North of G. K. & I. Depot- ’Phono Wg.’ l— I JNO. S. BOWERS I ■ President v.rr«v .- ■ FRENCH QUINNfJ I ■ Secretary* I I the BOWERS REALTY CO. I I REAL ESTATE, BONDS, LOANS. I ABSTRACTS. I The schimever AtetrMt l I MONEY B

W. C. Kauffman made a business , trip to Richmond yesterday. • an Berry made a business trip to . Berne yesterday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nicolet went , to Fort. Wayne yesterday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Vickburg of Van Wert county, Ohio were here to consult a physician this morning. Wesley Hoffman left yesterday afternoon on his weekly business trip go- . tug from here to Vincennes, Ind. j E. Fiitzinger return-j from Fort . Wayne yesterday afterr.oon where he !was transacting business matters. Miss Vlvtoria Stone is visiting with her brother R. C. Stone at Muncie. She will remain until the later part of the week. | Mr. and Mrs. V. O. Shifferly and the Misses Carrie and I*l Standiford, re- , turned home afte- -pending a few days with their uncle and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Standiford and their children, Harold and Paris, and Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Shifferly spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Crqss.i ft is each enough tn be pleasant, when the girt you love is in reach; but if you can grin, when another buts in, and takes her away you're a peach.— Houston I’q>L

Mrs. Laura Adler of St. Louis was here visiting. Miss Hess Totineller 13 spending the <hiy at Fort Wayne. Chester Johnson went to Monroe | this afternoon on business. Dan Beery left for Chicago to at-I tend the International stock show. Henry Koenemann returned this afternoon from a business trip to Williams. Clarence Fledderjohann has returned from Indianapolis, where he visited with friends. Curley Rademacker left, this morning for Chicago to attend the International stock show. Miss Anna Adler returned to Fort Wayne this morning after a visit with , her sister, Mrs. Orval Harruff. Mrs. Godfrey Kurt went to Monmouth this morning where she helped the Charles Burr family butcher. F. V. Mills has gone to the International stock show at Chicago. Frank Parrish is assisting in the grocery in | his absence. Miss Lola Baker returned to her I work at Ft. Wayne yesterday afternoon I after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip BaFw. Gregg Neptune, a student at Northwestern university, returned to his school work this morning after spending a few days at home. Miss Cora Steele has taken a position until after the holidays, at the Steele & Weaver racket store to as- 1 sist in the holiday rush. The Helping Hand society will hold an apron sale Wednesday, Dec. 11th, j at the home of Mrs. Henry Schlick- . man on Fourth street. Mrs. O. C. Mathewson and child arrived from Midland, Mich., to visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Mathewson at Willshire, Ohio. Mrs. David Llby accompanied her daughter in-law, Mrs Lase Swigart, to the latter's home at Middletown, this afternoon, where she will visit Mrs. Emma Sweitzer who has been the guest since Thanksgiving of her sister, Mrs. John Everett left yesterday for her home at Lima, Ohio. Mesdames Bert Croyle and son, Herbert, and Mrs. 11. E. Weaver returned yesterday afternoon to Ft. Wayne after a visit with thei- parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lininge.-. Earl Jacoby of Kenton, Ohio, stopped off in the city today for a short vlrit with the Jacob Magley family, and left at noon for Shreveport, Ala., where he will be employed this winter. The Misses Frances Deinlnger and her guest Miss Coffee of Danville, 111., J and Geneveive Herting and Matilda Berling returned K their school work at the Sacred ceart Academy at Ft. Wayne yesterday . Mian Sue May . retained yesterday from Montpelier where she visited Sunday with Miss Flora Streit. Miss | Mayer was ten hours making the trip I from Montpelier here, being held up I six hours last nigbe on the Interurban line on a< count of some trouble with I the power The Misses Moering of Montgom- | erv street have contracted with the Wemhoff Monumental Works, of Decatur, for a large statue monument to be erected In St. John’s cemetery. The i statue, representing "The Rock of I Ages, will be cut of Westerly granite, I to life size by one of America’s best I sculptors and when erected will be one of Fort Wayne's finest memorials — Fksrt Wayne Journal Gazette Mothe's, hro»bers slaters, vou must not thok for a moment that there Is anything to offend you or anyone. no matter how fastidious that person may be. you cannot after seeing “A Girl of the t’nderworld.’’ say anything but praise at its morale. IU leason. and Its amusement. This play was not written by ita author. Jack I Gorman, to offend, but It was writ'en for the leseoM It teaches to mothers, sisters and brothers. Bee “ Girl of the Underworld." the greatest moral story written Nothing to offend you. but lots of amueetnent for you. Beata at Holthouse Drag store. "A Girl of the Underworld" will only play Friday ' night, Dec. «. the Boeec opera house — Advt | VMS ~IX~ — ANOTHER SOCIAL. There will be another social held in the city Saturday night, this one being under the auspices of the fltar of Bethlehem In the G. A. R hall. *« which time hot coffee and oysters will be served for a quarter. between the , hours of I and • o’clock A. I. U. TONIGHT. Regular meeting of the American Insurance Union tonight. All metn bers be preeent ft '■ ■■■ RintKAHg. NOTICtI All Rebekah* please be at the lodge tonight promptly M there Is ronaid erable business to attend to FOR SALK—Rm* burner, enquire at Dr. J. B. Cnverdalea, 110 Routh Third street —Advt 2»7«

LINN GROVE NEWS. Linn Grove, Ind., Dec. 3—Mr. and Mrs. Orval Harruff, Miss Inez Ray and Henry Adler of Decatur and Miss Anna Adler of Fort Wayne spent Thanksgiving day with Mr. and Mrs. John G. Adler. Mrs. Jane Meshberger is at Woodburn, visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Moser. Clell Mourey and family were guests of Mother Mary Neusbaum on 'thanksgiving day. D. F. Hoffman and family entertained at dinner Thursday. Mr and Mrs. Ell Bien', ’ . L Yager and family of Berne, Dr. S. I’. Hoffman and wife of Dwatur, Mt. and Mrs. Tom Harnahnn of Montpelier, Mr. ana Mrs. Frank Studabaker of Domestic. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beeler, Mrs. Johr Studabaker of Vera Cruz, Misses Glenn, Florence, Bierie, Chloe and Lelah Studabaker, Bertha Studabaker and Oral Hoffman. Prof, and Mrs. M. M. Dunbar of Petroleum are visiting L. L. Dunbar and family since Wednesday. Prof. D. A. Baumgartner of Decatur arrived here Thursday for a few days’ vacation. He returned Monday to re surne his school work. Prof. L. E. Cpliger of Decatur spent Thanksgiving at this place. Clayton Hunt and wife of Sturgis, Mich., are guests of W, A. Hunt and family at this place. Christian Augaberger. ar.. living north of town, is seriously sick. Prof. C. C. Beck spent Thanksgiving day at his home at Logansport. Prof. Nale spent Thanksgiving day at his home In Decatur. Miss Elizabeth Biter spent Thanks giving day at her home In Berne. A large crowd from here attended the musical recital at Berne on Thursday night. Miss Leola Bailey, teacher at Dist. No. 1. left Wednesday evening for her home in Decatur to visit over Sunday. ■—in Mr. and Mrs. Jo* Boror of Petroleum were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Runyon Thursday Mr. Runyon is proprietor of the Runyon restaurant. Miss Mary Blocher. Miss Ora Grandlinard of Geneva visited Charles Coblentx Thursday. Miss Nellie Hunt and Charles Baum gartner were entertained by Miss Chloe Heister at Bluffton Thursday evening. HAD A "JOY RIDE" With Disastrous E'ldlnq—Union Township Querist's Cxperionce. Walter Thieme and Arnold Blcna of Union township, with two young lady friends, had a Joy ride In a single buggy Sunday evening, that proved dlsaatrous. The horse ran away, broke the shaft and harness and upset the buggy, throwing out the occupants though none wore hurt. The horse ran home, a distance of four mllrs. and It was ne.essary to rig up the broken buggy and borrow another horse to drive boms Democrat Want Ads Pav.

Good Shoes are as Essential to Health as Heat to the Oven. No better shoes can be had than Florsheim or Thompson Bros, shoes for dress or a pair of Lion Brand shoes for everyday wear. You can get these only at ELZEY & HACKMAN OPP. COURT HOUSE

WOOD FOR SALE. I have plenty of v,ood for sale. For cooking and heating purposes. Address R. A. Hunte-, R. R. No. 5, Decatur. 286t3 (Advertisement) —<> — DRESSMAKING—Mrs. M. F. Mailienke will again do sewing at her homo in Monmouth —Ad l ". HOUSE FOR KENT —8-room house on So. Chestnut St., with acre of ground. Inquire cf C. T. Rainier, 208 S. 10th St., or 'phono Eso.—Advt. 283t3 Don’t forget the Presbyterian la dies' fancy work sale Thursday.—AdtBe sure and see the line of beautiful comforters for sale by the Presbyterian church. —Advt. — ■ o NOTICE TO PUBLIC! The roads from the Bell farm, and from the Steele school house, cross ing the river bridge, will be closed Wednesday and Thursday of this week, as stone will be placed upon the new bridge. 287t2 JULIUS HAUGK. — o FOR SALE —Hara coat burner and 4 tons of hard coal. See Dal Hower at Baker & Hower meat shop.—Advt. 287t3

The Presbyterian ladies have added a pa* try sale to their bazaar. Be sure to take advantage of it. g♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦g : WANTED < — « • « ♦ Two young boys in « ♦ harness factory. Good • 4 steady employment to * ♦ right boys. Inquire at 4 ♦ once— « ♦ « ♦ Schafer Saddlery Co. * ♦ ■ « 4 , t 4 , 4_ 4A A AAA AA AA A AAA ■£ r t t 11 'i r i i i t ■ ■ i i ■ i ■ v - Dr C. V. Connell VETERINARIAN Pk/r-.A Office 143 rnO‘*e Residence 102 Dry! jand Warm I cu.M” # 03 Shon | g Pn» winter. »ou can't find • better Cl * ■ eavwherr at anv ptice than Dr. A ■ CiMtUoo Shoe. We d like rm tawmeia ■ and see them. We want eapeetallr to ab>-w ■ joti bow the «><l cushion UMolerMUrour ■ teet. beep, them Ury and warm, and * makea Watkins a p'.ea.are A t C * assortment « styles and leatberaW W cbouee (torn, gee us louwiiuw.

®e®LPfltCTl€Aid t GIFT ) VV/HY investigate farther than I ™ our store where furniture of I the highest quality, of practical and J useful worth is on display, well | chosen pieces for gift purpose which will pleas ‘the I r fancy oi ail who receive tntin. We are carrying a I full line of dressers, chiffoneirs, kitchen cabin 4s, ■; k chairs, bed room and dining room suits and ueds. I Important among the last named is I THIS IDENTICAL BRASS BED | I frrnfl Satin brass finish throughout, large size three inch posts, one and one half inch fillers, massive in design, beautiful in perspective for Christmas sale only $35 OO Others from Sll.OO up. Everybody welcome any time. Store open evenings — — 1 ~~ . . Meyer, Scherer & Beavers

Wl HAVE IT! Two car loads Chestnut coal. Call as soon as possible if you want anv of it. Decatur Lumber Co. -

Storm Buggies 3 Different Styles STOFRIVI FRONTS -all kinds and sizes- We can supply your demand in rubber goods for stormy weather. THE DECATUR CARRIAGE WORKS 3 Doors E. or P. 0. W. D. Porter — | Christmas Is Coming = X Wouldn’t a brand new pair of Er B shoes for school be a nice pres- X ' ’ ent for any child on Christmas morning. Parents could not give anything , I more useful Sb S S» DON’T FORGET THE PUCE TO BUY THEM ~ 1 PEOPLES &7iERjuT | BuitllHllliiilli =

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