Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 10, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 18 December 1912 — Page 3

A Sensible ""jj GIFTsmj i Give Something Sensible ' this Year Why not a pair; of shoos, a nice pair of [ B |i CMr . ~ even a good pair of rubbers, aretics or robber biots Letthe question ofwhat to give trouble you no onger. The most sensible gifts in the world' are fZ m our shoe store. I Let Us Help You To Decide At The HOME OF GOOD SHOES WINNES SHOE STORE~ TTTIH m I —HlM immil. TELL SANTA TO A -'.**•? drop A bottle of the famous whiskey down the ch ini- J 7l ney. It will come in mighty handy to / treat your friends or in case of sudden £ v fl a . p u illness For our whiskey is good for the # /. well and the unwell. Those in good Lt J health are kept so by its occasional us- JI [/>■ Those in ill health gain strength by re- . -y.My|rA '■■—"A guiarly partaking of it. I- •. t L’.rg.-t /‘y*’ Fili —i~J to tell Santa. • • S 3 ’ VIS' Berghoff Beer by the case. fX I \ ■ P ’’/ Corner of Second a d ' *-* ■ I *■’ ■ Madison streets. •— • ■— Mi ■s^y—— . ■■ii.ii i — TO AND'FROM ST. LOUIS VIA “CLOVSR LEAF ROUTE” Our ‘‘Commercial Travelers” are splendidly equipped trains. Electric Lights, Observation Drawing room Sleepers, Reclining chair cars (seat* free) Modern coaches full vestibaled throughout. First class case service meals ala carte -prices reasonable. Tram 5 leaves Decatur at 9:52 p.m. dailv arriving St. Louis at 8:45 next morning in ample time tor business or for connecting trains. See H.J. Thompson Agent for Tickets and Information The Toledo St. Louis & Western R. R. “CLOVER LEAF ROUTE” -j. 1. ... , - - —— -ii | — ■" " " «"■ YOUR FALL INCOME I ftURING th.- fall and winter months many people 11 receive a considerable amount of money * r< ’ m u sa't of prouce. Th s money represents the income for the greater part of the year. Las nt therefore, to exercise prudence in its use. Ihe m°’K' should be dep *ited in a bans uhere it will be safe and secu re. Pa \ merits can t hen be made for sup P 1 ; drawing out a portion of the deposit Ih.s p « sures not only positive safety for your money, > help you to economize in its use. DEPOSITS SUBJECT TO CHECK OR BEARING INTEREST. FIRST NATIONAL BAN I . . . INDIANA. DECATUR. p. w. lUniu.ll’— — *'• A - KlJ ‘ ,w —■ vp — 1 a a. DwK-h- T -•• *' • t to S IT o C C nP- T H “I » 1 11 » 11 MONEY FOR CBRISTMAS___3 ~~ ~ —— - . your lot* »«•” «® rmt ” Z * ,mplr Dost tot Chrtatma. Immmm you tr* to«porkriiy • h ,r . Ctrtno to ua. W. eat> ‘ )Urw , wrtlt y.fl». dollbfo. W* wtit loon yott dollarh. «rty dollar*. «T whafor-r U»« W ”'."T, flxturra. <* <rtW ‘* r *’ n *! Your bouaah«'ld good*. I”*®' . W HI n „t tw frmorod Property wilt be go* '• n,, ,b ' * from your bow Wo gt»« you wrltk-n Mb’*"”” 1 In com of elekt»*o< <*!*»''• • u< . tuna In •*«* to t * r You can ba»« rrotn <*• ,o * off your loon n , m r<«i may You ran pay WmUT. " , t || B ot tM® You ran har- poym-nta an atnal- rll „ |b , r . «4o pot wot* for W *•**• ’ In proportion . -...i n , thia b'* n *- * B ‘ 1 tMir If you n-* »«»•* fIH ’"L. #l „r Tw*Wwill call ou you Our wr*®‘ '• 10 ....... Name AMraw ,1 Call«» ° r • lin ttV FORT WAINE LOAN Co’ FT w n'oow». tm «*>**• RtiabV.hM UN ' n “ ...

A SANTA CLAUS FROM THE SEA Nan nnd Jnck and little black Inpay rubbed their eyes and stared about them. A big ware had landed them high and dry on a snndy Island. “All shipwrecks are horrid." said Jack. "But 1 think I can find some- I

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thing to eat. and If you are cold, why, you and Top sy can He down and let me cover you with warm sand, and then I’ll go and look about "Now. goodby," said Jack. "I'm going to look for food," And be marched off like a man. with his hands tn his pock eu. “Topsy.” said Nan after he had gone, "do you know It is the

day before Christmas and we won't get a single present tomorrow?” But Topsy was not despondent “What*s de mattnb wid Marse Santa Claus?" sue demanded. "Ain’ he cotn In’ to dis Islan'? Liat’s whut I ask." “Why. Topsy," explained little Nan patiently, “how could he? His reindeer couldn't cross the water." “Let him come In a boat. den. Data whut 1 say. him come In a boat.*' »uid Topsy fiercely. “Oh," said Nan, “but lam afraid he can’t" Suddenly Topsy sat up and pointed ■ skinny black finger toward the sea. “It's a bout" aba said, “a little boat, and It’s coming here." Nearer and nearer came the little boat and presently Topsy shrieked: “It's Marse Santa Claua MUs Nannie. It's Marse Santa Claus, and he's comtn' straight lo dis yer tai an" Didn't I tole ysr? Didn't I tols yer he'd come?" The man tn the boat bad a nice whits beard. He bad on a red sweater tod wort s soft tail pulled well down over hta ears. As be climbed out of the boat they saw that he was very round asd fat and bad a jolly red face Wbss be bad pulled the boat up out of the water bo leaned over and picked up a great bag and slung It over hta i shoulder and cams trotting up the 1 boack “It truly ta Santa.** said Nan breath leaaly. "and bo lo coming straight to ward ua I am going to run right down and meet him." Away sho sped, her golden curls fly i lug behind her. and when she reached | tbs old mao stis alli»ped her band Into I hta confidingly •Tiu awfully glad you came. Santa." ! she said "We were so frightened and lonely, and maybe you can tell ua what | to do" Ths old man stood still and stared at her. Tbso ho chuckled. “Well, welir he said. “Where did you corns from?" Just then Jack came running down the boacb “it's Santa Claus." called Nan as soon as bo was within bearing. But Jart was older than Topsy and Nau. sod be had his doubts. “Are you rosily Santa Claus?” ho asked graeely Tbs aid man wtnked. "Don't 1 look like bltu’" ho said “Yoa." said Jvt. “ym do." “Alni I got a pock on my twkF bo aeksd "Ym* said Joe*, "but It looks like pecs i*oo asd not toyo " Tkoo the old man i«ouwi down sad wktagsrr.l la his ear: ‘"ntst'a jos* wbai

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T was the after- . noon before J Christmas, and > the air was full | of big, feathery J snowflakes. Jack I and Mary stood < at the window I watching them, 1 and Baby Jane J sat on the floor. j “See how pret- ■ ty they are!" | cried Jack, clap- ; ping Ma bands. | "They're just like !

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fairies pnltH: to a Cbrtatmns party.” Mary chipped her bands, too. and < Baby Jane thumped her rattle on the ; floor sud trowed. But Mrs. Brown j looked out of the window rather aux- < iously. j The store was a mile away, and the < snow seemed to eomo thicker and j faster every minute. “How do you a'pose Santa Claus can | get here in sueb a stormy asked Jack. ; at which Mary's face clouded. | Perhaps this thought was troubling ; Mrs. Brown She didn't answer tor | more than a minute, not until Jack ; spoke again. | "Pooh 'n' nonsense!*' he said. "This ] Isn't much of a snow. I could go in It | myself well'a not." “Could you. deary asked his mother | quickly “I'm afraid It’s a chance If ' papa gets home tx-fore tomorrow, the wood road will bo so blocked, and I want some things from the store to night Do you suppose you can go with your sled. Jackta?” “Why. yes!" cried Jack, delighted enough, and tn a vary few minutes he was ready to start “Give thta uote to Mr. Simpkins," said his mother, "and than you won't have anyth! ug iv remember. And be careful, dear, and burry bonis as fast as you can' Mr. Simpkins' e/ee twinkled when be read that Mota. "1 can’t attend to you right away," be said to Jack, "and I wish you'd just w. ;• .* J sacg ivrafOtaUß) os ruu uves is U.s bouse with a lino to Mrs MrapkiM tier ma." “Yes. str." aaawtarad Ted. Mr Ftaupklne Usd tire txindhw tucked swsy ta the siad box and covered with thick beewa paper, that tire snow ceuldat gel tUsesgb. wtwo Jack came back. "Itart nt«M fur Mauta Claus to get aeeuad." ba aaJit ptuHting the boy's red ebeak "De you auppuae you'll aw him at year bouae?” “I bar* cooto.” atMweretl Jart poittaiy. true I duut rueee ru see him Mr" "1 sow atm oneo.” Mr. Btmi'klns saM seberty. “when be wns a little bey. sbernt your siaa. lie tool.nl a great dsa'i ilka you loo” When bo got hotna mother had a plate of trot oauiMXl pudding with ■ngar and real worn wnlttng for Mm. nnd she whteked tho bundles out of the sled bos and Into rtw pantry In a hurry. All tbto time the snow kept failing, filllln< and Hut wind Maw until lite little bouee folriy ebook. If it had been set on a hill there Is no saying weal might have happow* J»ek felt a good deal truublmL lie told bls mother wbal Mr. gfmpklns had raid nlanil Raata iTaue wtnsi aim wna tuck Ing Mm Into bed for the nlgtiL ■l'ta fraM be can't gat hero." raid be. "sad rima Mary will bo •» <B*sp |w>leto<” put bfo aeerbee tragfosl ataoplM down for the good sign* Maa "Itou't worry, daaa.” she raid. "Wants Claus sea t mleo into little storm." As 4 was raewgh. when morning rams the rhrao little stocking* banging t betotto tbs ehlmney were stuffed »• foil M they oeold bold. "We Banta Diana did •■omo." snld Mrs Hieon. keugtong at the eblldren'w no ties Jos* toebert ttioughtfnl a mltmtn Hta eyes daarsd Ho put his lip- close to Ms toeth-Cs rar "1 So b*!tere I know what Mr. Wimp ties meeob* ho ratd. Twit I shan't toil Ifary bed MU tats < to". J’»et the kasn“

IChristmas Comes Within A Weeks 1• - I The task of performing Santa Claus duties is difficult S S unless you select wisely and carefully the gifts you g will bestow on those you love. Won’t you allow g Zfi us to assist you with a few suggestions: S g Combination sets of ties, handkerchiefs, socks, belts g g , and fobs. g *♦ S Fur Caps for Men and Boys $2.00 to SB.OO | g Fancy Vests, $1.50 to $5.00 Shirts and Collars ffi 2 The Newest Suits Pretty Neck Ties g g Over Coats Scarfs and Handkerchiefs 8 g Sweate-s or sweater coats Suit Cases or Grips 3 HR An Umbrella Bath Robe or Gown S uc A Rain Coat A House Coat JR I I g Cuff Buttons, Studs and Chains i | , | s ' g 1 8 s Our Goods Make Useful Presents That Will Be Really S 2 Appreciated a g ; COME IN S I g |VANCt, HITE & MACKLIN I "' " - ° talks : I BUT ALONG WliH PRICE CONSUL R QUALITY I For 37Jy(-ars|we have made strong efforts to buy all our merchandise so - we could re-sell it to our customers at a price that they knew was a har- | gain and always feel they had gotten full value and a little more. I On the strength of price yet not at the sacrifice of quality we solicit jourjbusiness in’our different lines. Dojyour Christmas shopping with ui and your money will go farther. 3 JUseful Christmas presents that will be appreciated all the j ears to come. For Mother or Sister [I Electric cooking jappliancee-- Heaters, lamps, and .sad irons, suction Sweepers, aluminum rooking ware at a less price. Silver ware -[Knives, forks and all the fancy pieces. Nickel plated coffee aid tea pots and novelties. For Father and Brothers [| Safety razors, and strops, knives, guns, skates, tools, Robesand blankets. IFor the Boys and Girls I Skates, air guns, sleds, wagons, carts, automobiles, knives and Christ- ] mas tree ornaments. ■ We, of course, have the right price plainly marked on each article. No trouble to show you any article. • U | SCHAFER HARDWARE CO. IWE SAVE YOU MONEY J