Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 12 February 1913 — Page 3

I In I IKF y° u through I I u Barkers factory and I f* show you how carefully all the g leather is selected and with what R ' care the shoes are made, how as- 1 ter they are made they are inspected for imperfections, then H E you d know why I Barker’s Work Shoes Are Better I | Charlie Voglewede i SHOE SELLER

f WEATHER FORECAST i L ♦ Fair tonight and Thursday. Slightly rising temperature. George Wemhoff made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Father Benzinger returned to Hesse Cassell yesterday afternoon after a business visit here. Mr. and Mrs. Cal Peterson and Miss Madge Hite saw "Rebecca at Sunnybrook Farm,' at Fort Wayne Tuesday evening. Miss Edith Huey of Orrville, Ohio, returned home this morning after a two weeks’ visit with Miss Lilah Lachot Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burr and son, Joe, have returned from Huntington, where they visited with their daughter, Mrs. John Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Al Steele went to Fort Wayne to visit with Mrs. John Steele, who has purchased a residence there and now lives in Fort Wayne. Her husband's death occurred about a year ago after burns received while at work in Chicago.

I rHO I 'SJ. r 'ou »*°'i cf \p*o<ttmj) I i BTHE HOME OF J&U gQuaiity Groceries j JACK SPRATT /J Would Eat No Food | IlF\ HIS WIFE * 5 ' Would EAt No More | Until it Was Thoroly Understood That It Came From Our Grocery Store FORM THE HABIT Fancy Sweet Oranges Free from frost at 25c-30c-35c per doz. Santo Clara Prunes 10c--12 l-2c-15c a lb. Extra fancy head rice 10c In, Japan rice 7 l-2c lb. Hand picked navy beans 6c. Lima beans 10c Cracked corn hominy 3c lb. Ear pop com 3c lb. We pay cash or trade for produce Eggs 20. Butter 20 to 27c Hower and Hower. North of G. R. & I. Depot. ’Phone;ioß. I F.M. SCHIRMEYER FRENCH QUINN r President Secretary Treas. I I THE BOWERS REALTY CO. | S REAL ESTATE, BONDS. LOANS, ■ ABSTRACTS. ffl The Schirmever Abstract Company complete Ab1 stract Records, Twenty years Experience 1 Farms, City Property, 5 per cent M money fc

| Mrs. A. R. Bell spent the day in , Fort Wayne. Mrs. Dick Hill and daughter, Mabel, I spent the afternoon in Fort Wayne. I Mrs. A. J. Smith, Mrs. W. P. Schrock I and Miss Fanny Hite were visitors in Fort Wayne today. John Roehm returned to Ft. Wayne this morning after attending the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Jacob Bienz, ( at Schum, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Schlegel returned . to Columbus, Ohio, today after atteudj ing the funeral of their uncle, Augustus Schlegel. They will go byway of , Ottawa and Lima, Ohio. Miss Edith Huey of Orrville, Ohio, who has been visiting here with Miss Lilah Lachot, left this morning for her home. She was accompanied as ’, far as Fort Wayne by Mrs. J. F. Lachot and daughter, Lilah. Mrs. Homer Krick returned yesterday afternoon to Fort Wayne after a t ! visit with her mother, Mrs. David .; Liby, near Preble. Mrs. Krick lost her hearing suddenly some time ago and has not yet regained it. The Misses Sue and Ruth Mayer i and Jessie Magley went to Ft. Wayne •: today noon to see the matinee pro- ■ duction of Kate Douglas Wiggins’ / "Rebecca at Sunnybrook Farm,” at the I Majestic theater this afternoon.

Miss Flo Berie of Berne is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Dr. S. P. Hoffman. Miss Josephine Lang is clerking at the Joseph and Lang Ice Cream parlor. Miss Martha Schinner of Willshire, Ohio, went to Fort Wayne this morning. Miss Emma Terveer is confined to her bed with a severe cold on her lungs, and throat trouble. Frank Stone of Fort Wayne called on the hardware trade today, it being his regular semi-monthly trip. Jerome Coffee, son of D. D. Coffee, who accepted a position at Ft. Wayne last week is home on a vacation. Mrs. C. L. Meibers and Mrs. Anna Droppieman have gone to Fort Wayne to visit until tomorrow evening. The local banks, postoffice and the saloons were closed today, the occasion being Lincoln Day, a national holiday. John Joseph left this morning for an extended trip through Ohio, going from here to Columbus where he will visit with relatives and friends. Andrew Harting began work this morning in the Artman and Hess Case, taking the place of Clyde Berry who has accepted a position in Idaho. Peoples & Gerke are announcing their annual mid-winter sale. It’s a clean-up and the advertisement in today’s issue tell of the many bargains offered. A petition for building a macadam road in Hartford township to be known as the Flavius J. Shepherd road, has been filed at the auditor's office. The attorneys are Heller, Sutton & Heller. Miss Cora Schug, teacher of Room 3 in the Berne schools, left Monday afternoon for the Lutheran hospital Fort Wayne, where she expected to be operated upon Tuesday morning for appendicitis. She will probably be gone about two weeks. Mrs. F. D. Huff is teaching during her absence. —Berne Witness. In Tuesday evening’s Fort Wayne News appeared an article which stated that Mr. and Mrs. George Kettler were in receipt of a cablegram announcing the arrival of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Campbell of Kobe, Japan. Mrs Campbell was formerly Miss Martha Kettler, and has a large number of friends in Decatur. Tickets for the Decatur-Bluffton basket ball game Friday evening are going like hot cakes and the boys are sorry they haven’t a room that will accommodate a thousand people. They haven't, however, and will have to do the best they can. Only those who have tickets will be admitted and the tickets are now on sale at the Mills grocery. Mr. Haynes, representing Bradford & Co., manufacturers of advertising novelties, St. Joseph, Mich., is here today and tomorrow and has his samples at this office. They make the best line which comes to this city, and if you need anything in the line you are invited to call and inspect. Leather goods, calendars and all kinds of novelties are included and the prices are right. That the Enterprise Drug company is exactly up to date in everything and endeavor to serve the public to the best of their ability, has been demon--1 strated time after time, but their la|test addition to their fixtures tn facili- ' tate the service to the public is in the shape of an electric perforating ma- | chine. This machine is used for the ' purpose of cutting fancy desgns and | borders in wall papering and consists I of an electric motor upon which is fastened a needle, making an up and down stroke, giving 1200 perforations a minute. Mr. Woods is taking care of the machine and is fast becoming an expert in its use. Senator Fleming of Adams and Allen is an athlete and is fond of all sorts of athletic sports. He is a runner and a jumper, and a shot putter, and a football player and a boxer. He can handle foils and Is not bad at broadI sword play. ifut he shines best of all as the driver of an automobile. Driver is the proper word, because any machine Mr. Fleming is in certainly has to go some. Every afternoon Mr. Fleming jumps into his big car that is always anchored in front of the state house during the senate session, and takes a flying trip to Broad Ripple and back. He used to have people ride with him —but now he has to go alone. His gait is too swift for such lively ones as even Senator Hauck of Dearborn. —Blodgett, in Indianapolis News. FOR SALE—Brood sow, will have pigs in march. Inquire of Dyonis Schmitt. 30tfi FOUND —Ladles’ brown muff. Owner inquire at Hunsicker’s restaurant. 30t3 FOR SALE—Cheap, four 6-ft. nickel show cases. —U. Deininger. 17tf quire J. P. Davis, Monroe ’phone. 34t3 FARM FOR RENT—Sixty acres in St. Mary’s township, with good buildings. For terms inquire of Clyde Rice, mail carrier. 27t6*

THE THIRD DEGREE—RantlniMd turn or aisgust. mit i nate nxe un, deuce to leave you aleae." "That's nothing,’’ she said, hastily. "A trip abroad Is just what you need.” Looking up at him, she added: "Your face has brightened up already!" He stared at her, unable to understand. "I wish you could go with me.” She smiled. "Your father’s society doesn’t make quite such an appeal to me as It does to you.” Carelessly, she added: "Where are you going—Paris or London?” He sent a thick cloud of smoke curling to the ceiling. A European trip was something he had long looked forward to. "London—Vienna—Paris,” he replied, gayly. With a laugh, he went on: "No, I think I’ll cut out Parts. I’m a married man. I mustn't forget that!” Annie looked up at him quickly. "You’ve forgotten It already,” she said, quietly. There was reproach in her voice as she continued; "Ah, V ■hi I A.? ’■ .5 ; Its wF She Gave Way Completely. Howard, you’re such a boy! A little pleasure trip and the past Is forgotten!” A look of perplexity came over his face. Being only a man, he did not grasp quickly the finer shades of het meaning. With some Irritation, he de manded: “Didn’t you say you wanted me to go and forget?” She nodded. "Yes, I do, Howard. You’ve made me happy. I want you to be happy.” He looked puzzled. "You say you love me?” he said, “and yet you’re happy because I’m going away. I don't follow that line of reasoning.” “It isn’t reason," she said with a siwile, "it’s what I feel. I guess a man wants to have what he loves and a woman is satisfied to love just what she wants. Anyway, I’m glad. I'm glad you’re going. Go and tell your father.” Taking his hat, he said: "I’ll telephone him.” “Yes, that’s right,” she replied. "Where’s my cane?” he asked, looking round the room. She found it for him, and as he opened the door, she said: “Don’t be long, will you?" He laughed. “I’ll come right back. By George!" he exclaimed, “I feel quite excited at the prospect of this trip!" Regarding her fondly, he went on: "It’s awfully good of you, old girl, to let me go. I don’t think there are many women like you.” Annie averted her head. “Now, don’t spoil me,” she said, lifting the tray as if to go into the kitchen. “Wait till I kiss you good-by,” he said, effusively. Taking the tray from her, he placed It on the table, and folding her In his arms, he pressed bls lips to hers. “Good-by,” he murmured; “I won’t be long.” As soon as he disappeared she gave way completely, and sinking Into a chair, leaned her head on the table and sobbed as If her heart would break. This, then, was the end! He would go away and soon forget her. She would never see him again! But what was the use of crying? It was the way of the world. She couldn't blame him. He loved her—she was sure of that. But the call of his family and friends was too strong to resist. Alternately laughing and crying hysterically, she picked up the tray, I and carrying It Into the kitchen, began washing the dishes. Suddenly there was a ring at the bell. Hastily putting on a clean apron, she opened the door. I Judge Brewster stood smiling on the threshold. Annie uttered a cry of pleasure. Greeting the old lawyer affectionately, she invited him in. As he entered, he looked questloningly at her red eyes, but made no remark. “I’m delighted to see you, judge," she stammered. As he took a seat in the little parlor, he said: "Your husband passed me on the stairs and didn’t know me.” “The passage is so dark!” she explained, apologetically. He looked at her for a moment without speaking, and for a moment there was awkward pause. Then he said: "When does Howard leave you?" Annie stared In surprise. "How do you know that?” she exclaimed. “We lawyers know everything,” he smiled. Gravely he went on: "His father's attorneys have asked me for all the evidence I have. They want to use it against you. The idea is that he shall go abroad with his father, and that the proceedings will be begun during his absence.” “Howard knows nothing about It,” , said Annie, confidently. “Are you sure?" demanded the lawyer, skeptically.

"Quite sure," ns ans-wereo, positively. I "But he is going away?” persisted the judge. ! "Yes, I want him to go—l am sending him away," she replied. I The lawyer was silent He eat and looked at her as if trying to read her thoughts. Then quietly he said: "Do you know they Intend to maka .Robert Underwood the ground for the application for divorce, and to use your own perjured testimony as a weapon against you? You see what a He leads to. There's no end to it, and you are compelled to go on lying to support the original lie, and that’s precisely what I won’t permit” Annie nodded acquiescence. "I knew you were going to scold me,” she smiled. “Scold you?" he said, kindly. "No—it’s myself I'm scolding. You did what you thought was right, and I allowed you to do what I knew was wrong." “You made two miserable women happy," she said, quietly. The lawyer tried to suppress a smile. “I try to excuse myself on that ground,” he said, “but it won’t work. I violated my oath as a lawyer, my Integrity as a man, my honor, my selfrespect, all upset, all gone. I've been a very unpleasant companion for myself lately." Rising impatiently, he strode up and down the room. Then turning on her, he said, angrily: "But I’ll have no more lies. That’s what brings me here this morning. The first move they make against you and I’ll tell the whole truth!” Annie gazed pensively out of the window without making reply. “Did you hear?" he said, raising his voice. "I shall let the world know that you sacrificed yourself for that woman.” She turned and shook her head. “No, judge,” she said, “I do not wish It. If they do succeed In influencing Howard to bring suit against me I shall not defend it.” Judge Brewster was not a patient man, and if there was anything that angered him It was rank Injustice. He had no patience with this young woman who allowed herself to be trampled on in this outrageous way. Yet he could not be angry with her. She had qualities which compelled his admiration and respect, and not the least of these was her willingness to shield others at her own expense. "Perhvps not,” he retorted, “but I will. It’s unjust, it's unrighteous, >t’s Impossible!” “But you don’t understand," she said, gently; “I am to blame.” “You’re too ready to blame yourself,” he said, testily. Annie went up to him and laid her hand affectionately on his shoulder. With tears In her eyes, she said: “Let me tell you something, judge. His father was right when he said I took advantage of him. I did. I saw that he was sentimental and selfwilled, and all that. I started out to, attract him. I was tired of the life I was living, the hard work, the loneliness, and all the rest of it, and I made up my mind to catch him if I could. I didn't think it was wrong then, but Ido now. Besides,” she went on, "I’m older than he is—five years older. He thinks I’m three years younger, and that he's protecting me from the world. I took advantage of his Ignorance of life." Judge Brewster shrugged his shoulders Impatiently. “If boys of 25 are not men they never will be." Looking down at her kindly, he went on: "'Pon my word! if I was 25, I’d let this divorce go through and marry you myself." "Oh, judge!" That was all she could say, but there was gratitude in the girl’s eyes. These were the first kind words any one had vet spoken to her. It was nice to know that some one saw some good In her. She was trying to think of something to say, when suddenly there was the click of a key being Inserted In a yale lock. The front door opened, and Howard appeared. "Well, judge!” he exclaimed, “this is a surprise!" The lawyer looked at him gravely. “How do you do, young man?” he said. Qulzzlngly he added: "You look very pleased with yourself!" “This Is the first oportunity I’ve had to thank you for your kindness," said Howard, cordially. “You can thank your wife, my boy, not me!” Changing the topic, he said: "So you’re going abroad, eh?" "Yes. did Annie tell you? It’s only for a few months.” The lawyer frowned. Tapping the floor impatiently with his cane, he •aid: "Why are you going away?” Taken aback at the question, Howard stammered: "Because —because—” "Because I want him to go," Interrupted Annie quickly. The lawyer shook his head, and looking steadily at Howard, he said sternly: “I'll tell you, Howard, my boy. You’re going to escape from the scandalmongers and the gossiping busybodies. Forgive me for speaking plainly, but you’re going away because your wife’s conduct is a topic of conversation among your friends —” Howard Interrupted him, “You’re mistaken, judge; I don’t care a hang what people say—” "Then why do you leave her here to fight the battle alone?” demanded the judge, angrily. Annie advanced, and raised her hand deprecatingly. Howard looked at her as if now for the first time he realized the truth. "To fight the battle alone?” he echoed. “Yes,” said the judge, "you are giving the world a weapon with which to strike at vnnr wifal” (To no Continued)

Old Adams County Bank Decatur, Indiana. a Capita: $120,000 Surplus , $30,000 C. S. Niblick, President M. Kirsch and John Niblick Vice Presidents E. X. Ehinger, Cashier. DpoH Farm loans a Specialty Reflect Resolve Co lections I Made THE MAN WHO HAS Speedily a. A Bank Account 1 AND PAYS Every 1 All Bills By Check A Zc± I Has Time To Think And Banking I THINK AGAIN Kfi Ere Heeding Folly’s Beck! Tn our I ■ Patrons | We Pay 4 Per Cent Interest on 1 Year Time Deposits 300 HORS E SA L E~3oiT Head Friday, February 14,1913 Head The Decatur Horse Sale Company is going to offer the best bunch of horses ever offered at their auction sales. If you are a lover of good horses don’t miss this coming sale, as the company has spared no time or money in getting the best that could be bought. The Company sold nearly 300 head at their last sale, giving the former a good chance to dispose of their fat stuff and buy others in their stead, a little thin in flesh, quite a few of the farmers, feeders and local dealers are taking advantage of this at every sale and are making nice profits. Many sales and small profits are the Company’s Motto If you want to buy a horse you can save money by calling on the Decatur Horse Sale Co. A commission of $3,00 on horses sold and a commission of SI.OO on horses not sold, will be charged. Attend Tints Sale The Decatur Horse Sale Co. E. S. McNABB AUCTIONEER A LARGE] COLD BOTTLE and a small hot bird of renown are not beyond your ; . means. Our domestic cham- ' M paigne has been declared by < connoisseurs fully as good as ‘.u^,A the imported which costs t twice as much. Try a bottle when you have a celebration at your house. Men who know drink it from preference. Berghoff Beer by the case. A, I\p ■ET ’V' Corner of Second and ■ t I Madison streets.

FOR SALE—Jersey cow, middle aged. I A guaranteed good butter cow, giving good flow' of milk. Easy to milk; j not bred; absolutely gentle. Will I please any one. $50.00 takes her.— ; Clara Trlcker, ’phono 8-J. R. R. No. 9,, Decatur, Ind. 36t3

I We Make A Specialty Os This Class I I Os Groceries-- I O Rice pop corn per box 5c m B Hominy per lb 3c B B Green Dry peas per lb 7c i| H Barley per lb 6c ■ || Tapioca per lb 10c II Fancy rice 3 lbs. for 25c B || Bulk rolled cats 7 lbs. for 25c B H Self raising Buck wheat flour per sack .... 10c k I STAR OROCERyI . J PHONE 292 Cappy Johns Prop. B

Crocheting and bead work taught in class or privately. Telephone 236. 37-G LOST—GoId band ring with initials 'J. F. K. inside. Return to Henry Dellinger at city hall and receive reward. ! FOR RENT—Fann. See L.C. Hughes. 'Phone 305. 31t3