Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 74, Decatur, Adams County, 27 March 1913 — Page 3

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g g : WEATHER FORECAST ;; WHIMtW Hi hlHiilHl Rain or snow tonight and probably Wednesday. The Gert Reynolds family has mov ed to Seventh street. What has become of the old-fash-ioned snow-plow driver who used to be up shouting and singing as he drove through the streets before day light? Has he floated down the river with the flood? Mr. and Mrs. George Burkett, who purchased the Doak farm on West Monroe street a year or so ago, moving here from Wells county, are in-; terested in the flood conditions at Bluffton, where they own a residence. Nine years ago when the unprecedented high waters prevailed there, the water came up within two inches of the porch. A telephone message received 'yesterday by Mrs. Burkett brought word that there was now three feet of water in the house there.

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Adam Deam and family who reside on the Gerke farm in Root township, the past year, has moved back again Ito Decatur. A pedestrian who came down town this morning a little after 7 o'clock, i found not one walk on the north side lof Monroe street, from Thirteenth to Second streets, shoveled or cleared, except in front of the business houses near the G. R. & I. railroad and the main part of town. Arthur Streit and family, former Decatur residents, late of Montpelier, have just recently moved to Sidney, Ohio, and were probably in the flooded district. They formerly conducted a mercantile establishment here, then went to Montpelier. They recently sold their store at Montpelier and bought one at Sidney. They only recently moved to Sidney. ' Miss Lola Baker, who is employed at the electric light works. Ft. Wayne, came home to spend Easter with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Baker, ■ west of the city. She has been unable to get back to Fort Wayne. She tried several different routes, first going to Ossian, bunt found conditions there even worst than here, where .' she came later.

Esther, little daughter of Mr. and I Mrs. George Burket, of West Monroe street, is a sufferer from the mumps. Joshua Parrish, our venerable friend, was able to be down town . yesterday for the first time in two " weeks on account of illness. Mrs. Will Parent, who was taken to the St. Joseph hospital Monday for an operation Tuesday, will probably have to wait until the first of the week for the ordeal. Mr. Parent and < Dr. J. M. Miller were to have gone Tuesday, Dr. Miller to assist in the operation. They were prevented from the floods and the operation was post- * poned as there is no necessity for an immediate operation. Mrs. Parent has gone from the hospital to the John Hessler home on East Wayne street, which is not in the flooded district, and will stay there until the operation. She has been subject to attacks of gall stones and appendicitis ' at Intervals of several weeks, for 1 some time, the last attack occurring : two weeks ago. MAYOR OF FT. WAYNE CALLS. I At 3 o' clock this afternoon the secretary to the mayor of Fort Wayne called this office and asked the condition of the river here. It was reported there that the river had risen two feet here during the hour and this of course alarmed the Fort Wayne people who are suffering considerably as it is. The mayor was informed that the water is receding here and was greatly relieved. o ~ The Reservior Intact CONTINUED FROM PAGE TWO morning. Twenty-three of their greenhouses were under water, but the packing house was above the floods. DIED LAST NIGHT (Continued from Page 1) burned between 3 and 5 o'clock this 11 days old, being born in Cleveland, Ohio, February 15, 1839. Besides the wife and children he is survived by the following brothersand sisters: Daniel, of Kansas City, Mo.; John and Ambrose of St. Louis, Mo ; Mrs. Catherine McKnight, and Miss Louise Geary of Fort Smith, Ark., and Miss Rose Geary of Riverside, Cal. i The funeral arrangements have been made for Saturday morning, I from the St. Mary’s Catholic church I by Rev. Theo Wilken, at 8:30 o’clock, and interment will be held in the St. Joseph's cemetery. The pall bearers for Mr. Geary’s funeral Saturday morning are: H. H. Bremerkamp, B. J. Terveer, U. Deininger, J. H. Voglewede, Jacob Martin. FUNERAL OF ERNEST BLOEMKER The funeral of Ernest Bloemker, the well known Magley farmer, was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Magley Reformed church. Mr. Bloemker’s death occurred early Tuesday morning from infirmities of old age. He was an active member of the Magley German Reformed congregation and held several official positions there during life. His wife survives; also the following children: Sophia; wife of Lewis Worthman; Fred and Jacob Bloemker; Caroline, wife of Samuel Jaberg; Minnie and ; Henry, at home-; Mary, wife of Karl Kolter, and Liztie, are both deceased. ■ ■ PUBLIC SALE. J. S. Keifer wfll bold a public sale at his farm south of Salem on Wednesday, April 2, consisting of all farming implements, horses and cattle. Seven head of horses will be offered and 14 head of cows. — - 11 o POSTPONE SUPPER. i On account of the fright occasioned by the floods and reservoir scare, the Presbyterian ladies will not give their church supper this evening. o- i ELKS OFFER AID. Any family or persons suffering from the high waters and tn need of assistance will call on Dr. Archbold, chairman of the Elks’ charity board. GIVE EARLY ANNOUNCEMENTS. To make assurance of timely insertion, please get all announcements to this paper by 10 o’clock In the morning, or earlier. If possible. If gotten in the evening before the better. Do not wait until 2 or 3 o’clock In the afternoon. O 4 UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. Now we know thet March kum in neithur like a lamb nor a lion. She wuz a wolf in sheep’s klothln’. Akshuns will out.

A SHOW FRIDAY' Decatur Storm-stayed Citi- ’ zens Will be Grateful for Home-talent Play. — < “BILLY’S BUNGALOW’’ ’ On Friday Evening—Cast is a Good One—Get Your < Ticket Now. With so few amusements from the outside world, in the nature of shows, ( magazines, newspapers, etc., Decatur • residents will be more than grateful < for the home-talent play to be given Friday evening, March 28 at the Bosse opera house. This is a delightful comedy in three acts, entitled “Billy’s ( Bungalow.” The play hinges upon < “Billy” and his wife building a sum- • mer bungalow home on an island, , where they give a house party. The servants elope taking the only boat on the island, leaving the house party stranded, with not one In good knowl- , edge of cookery or other very neces- < sary daily-life stunts. The complica- ’ tions that arise are very funny and interestingly told. The play is given under the direction of Mabel Weldy and Is given for the benefit of the Ruth Circle of the Christian church for the piano fund. Tickets, twenty- i five cents. The tickets may be reserv- 1 ed without extra charge, beginning tomorrow morning at 8 o’clock at the Holthouse drug store. The characters in the order of their appearance are: Billy Middleton (builder of the bungalow)—Vaughn Murray. Peggy Middleton (Billy’s wife) — Mabel Weldy. Col. George Varker (from Washington) —F. F. Schurger. Miss Laura Cauldwell(the unexpected guest)—Ruby Baker. Miss Dorothy French (Peggy’s sister) —Nellie Daniels. Miss Kitty Campbell (not “out” yet) —Glenys Mangold. Theodore Thurston (a friend of Billy’s)—E. V. Core. Gordon Middleton (fresh from college)—H. Sherman Beery. The Hon. Francis Fairweather Spaulding (engaged to Miss French) —Frank Bremerkamp. Time—The present. Place—Cedar Island; season, summer. Scene—Living Room of the Bungalow. Dayton Fire Still Rages CONTINUED FiOB ONE ' ber are dead there, five bridges out ! and 1,000 homes have been abandoned. The mayor has declared martial - law and the Culver military boys are > patrol ing the streets, r WANTED. A good young man to pass papers through the week. Apply at K3ity News stand. ELGIN KING, ’ 60t3 Prop. 1 SSZMSBffIWBtWMrwni STAR GKOCEKT | I .ROLLER SKATES FREE i Srvp vour coupo's from ' Mart o products and got. ’ a pair of good steel Ball , Fearing Roller skates Free. It only cakes $6.50 worth in coupons cu get them, coupons come in soap, coffee, rice, matches, rolled oats, spices, . macaroni, corn flakes, soda baking powder and other articles. Come in , and get one of our premium catalogue. Will Johns.

= iilli == illli === i | O OUR || y - 1W SPRING LINE I n olw OfCoatsandSuits H 0 7 | 7 Reflects our best es . U 1 = E /<■ A. 1 3 f° rts !n product- II 11 <3 ion in a large way of / JW" a II ,71 the best styles and S 3 I I ues in popular-priced ' 7 f H > #■ I coats and su^ts ever fl A » J shown anywhere. We I i ir ~ 1! w I have all styles and I w 404 n = Mfl prices. It will pay 1H l il you to see them be- til" /« i, U || yr" fore buying. = I THE BOSTON STORE 0 || DECATUR INDIANA = i 'VOWHERE else in the f city will you find a Spring Display of shoes and Superior in Every way oxfords for men, women and chilmaSriS the m s aking style as we are showing. Look at you win find our cakes cook- our wmaow and come in and try not d X™nV and T S them 011 Snd decide fOT y oUrSelf ing to look upon—they are mighty good to eat too, because they are made of the I very best ingredients and I baked in that inimitable way g Let us have your order. I I tohlartin PEOPLES & GERKE | SPRING OPENING SALE AT BERNSTEIN’S Studabaker Block Decatur, Ind. Two Doors South of Interurban Station Read the prices below very carefully, a chance to buy all seasonable goods at a great saving. For lack of space we are compelled to omit the greater part of our bargains all over the store. All Sc value of fine Spring Lawns 4 l-2c yd.

LADIES’ SHOES. Ladies’ White Canvas Button Shoe, all latest styles, |3.00 value, Spring Opening Sale $1.98 Ladies’ Velvet Button Shoe, plain toe, all latest styles, $3.50 value. Spring Opening Sale $2.45 $3.00 and $2.50 Ladies' Gun Metal and Patent Button or Blucher Shoe, all latest 1913 styles, Spring Opening Sale $1.98 Special:—Ladies* Soft Vici Kid Blucher Shoe, nice sensible heel, a neat durable shoe, Spring Opening Sale $1.45 MEN’S SHOES. $3.50 and $4.00 Men's Gun Metal Dutton or Blucher Shoe, also tan Button, in all the latest styles, Spring Opening Sale $2.98 $3.00 Men's Patent Button or Blucher Shoe, also Gurt Metal, Button or Blucher, Spring Opening Sale $2.45 $2.50 Men’s Vici Kid Gun Metal, a Box Calf Shoe, solid throughout, Spring Opening Sale $1.98 Special:—Men's Satin Calf Shoe, best on the market, a neat, durable shoe, Spring Opening Sale $1.49 Special:—s2.2s Good Heavy Tan Work Shoe, all solid leather, 1 Spring Opening Sale $1.69 $2.50 Men’s Elkskin Shoe, in tan or | black, all sizes, 6 to 11 $1.98 i WINDOW SHADES, 17C EACH. 35c Value of Green Window Shades, oil eolor, 6 ft. long, full width, only, each 17c LACE CURTAINS. 98c PAIR. Lace urtains, $1.50 value, or white or ecru, plain or fancy centers, extra wide, 3y 2 yards long, only pair 98c CURTAIN RODS, sc. 10c Brass Extension Curtain Rods, only, each 5 C

Saturday, March 29 is the last day of our Spring Opening Sale. Don’t fail to attend as it means money in vour pocket. Saturday will be the Big Day. Every thing marked lower than its actual value,

LADIES’ WHITE SHIRT WAISTS. Ladies’ 'White Lawn Shirt Waists, high or low neck, short or long sleeves, button in front or back, lace or embroidery trimmed, all $1.50 value, Spring Opening Sale 98c $2.50 I Adies’ White Voile Waists, high or low neck, silk embroidery trimmed, Spring Opening 5a1e.51.49 MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. 50c value Corset Covers 23c Fxtra fine all-over embroidery Corset Covers, 75c value 49c 75c value of fancy Trimmed Gowns and Slip-overs, only 49c $1.50 value of slip-over Gowns, made of fine crepe, kimona sleeve, only 98c Combination Suit, 75c value, made of cross-bar swiss, only 49c Princess Slips, $1.25 value, special for this sale 98c Drawers: —35 value Muslin Drawers, fancy trimmed with lace or insertion, only 23c PETTICOATS! PETTICOATS! Ladies’ Black Heatherbloom Petticoat, made with a double ruffle or embroidery flounce, $1.50 value. Spring Opening Sale 98c Petticoat, made of fine cambric, trimmed with deep solid lace or embroidery flounce, full underlay and dust ruffle, only 98c SPECIAL! TABLE OIL CLOTH. 13c All fancy color, Table Oil Cloth, 18c quality, while It lasts, only yd... 13c TABLE LINEN, 23c YARD. 35c value of Bleached Table Linen, only, yard 23c Red and White, also Blue and White, Table Cloth, only, yard..23c CURTAIN SWISS, 10c YARD. A large assortment of White, Ecru, or Persian Pattern Swiss, only yard 10c

CORSETS. We have a complete line of C. B. A. LaSpirite Corsets. Guaranteed fit and satisfaction. Special prices at this Spring Opening Sale: : |1.50 Corsets $1.39 1.00 Corsets 89 .50 Corsets 42 BED SPREADS. $1.50 value of White Bed Spreads, without fringe, extra size, Spring Opening Sale 98c $2.00 value of White Bed Spreads, cut corners, with or without fringe, only $1.49 WRAPPERS AND KIMONAS. Ladies’ Wrappers and House Dresses, all $1.25 value, only 98c Ladies’ Crepe Kimonas, all colors, $1.50 value, only 98c DRESS GINGHAMS, 10c YARD. Our Spring Dress Ginghams and Shirtings are a display of a large assortment, only, yard 10c CALICO, 5c PER YARD. Standard Calico, red. black, grey and dark and light blue, only, yd..sc SPECIAL WORK SHIRTS, 38c. . Special:—Men’s Work Shirts, large assortment to pick from, all sizes, 14% to 17, all 50 values, only ..38c MUSLIN. : Unbleached Muslin, yard 5c : Extra fine Unbleached Muslin, yard 7%0 i Bleached Muslin, yard 5%c Good heavy Bleached or Unbleached 10-4 Sheeting, yard 23c : NOTIONS. White or Black Tape Io :jPins, per package 1c Hair Pins, package 1c ! Darning Cotton 1c Safety Pins, card I'/jC :'Pearl Buttons 1/aC