Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 11, Number 128, Decatur, Adams County, 29 May 1913 — Page 2

DAILY P E M O C R A T Published Every Evening, Exceot Sunday by FIE DECATUB DEMOCRAT COMPANY LEW G. ELLINGHAM. JOHN H. HELLER. Subscription Rates. Per Week, by carrier 10 cents Per Year, by carrier $5.00 Per Month, by mail 25 cents Per Year, by mail $2.50 j Single Copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at th© postoffice in Decatur, j Indiana, as second class mail. GO TO ROCKFORD. The Shamrock base ball team this city will go to Rockford, Ohio, Friday, where they will administer a defeat to that team. The Shamrocks had a game scheduled here for Decoration day, but owing to the request of the old soldiers they cancelled ths game.

NOTICE TO AUTO OWNERS. All automobile owners who have not been called upon by the committee will do a big favor by giving their assistance to the veterons on Decoration day >by offering the use of their machines. Please meet at the G. A. R. hall at 9 o'clock a. m. sharp, Friday. ■■ o — WERE MARRIED YESTERDAY. The happy wedding of Miss Bessie Amsworth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. | William Amsworth, of near Hoagland and Mr. Roy Crabill, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Crabill of Monroeville occurred Wednesday at Monroeville. A big w’edding dinner was served at the home of the groom's parents. The young married couple will live on a farm near Dixon. Both Mr. and Mrs. Crabill are known to many people n this city ,their parents being prominent farmers in the respective places ‘ where they reside. - - , DECATUR CIRCUIT. Church service at Mt Pleasant Sunday morning; Washington Sunday evening. Quarterly meeting at Washington June I at 2:30. Quarterly conference June 2. KARL THOMPSON, Pastor. PUBLIC SALE. On account of moving to Montana 1 will sell at public sale all of my house hold goods, oa Saturday, May 31, at 1 o’clock. Oak street next to packing house. 125tt CHAS. E. CHATLAIN. o LOST —Conklin pen. Between high school and Lachct residence. Finder please return to this office. WANTED —Agens to take orders for the Kwlck-sharp Knife and Shears sharpener. Good comnf -rion.—Win. G. Kist Co., Decatur, Ind. 128tf ROOMERS WANTED — Furnished • rooms, with light and bath. Can accommodate four. —Mrs. John Christen, No. 2nd St. 128t3

You Will have to “go some” to catch up with our “IMPERIAL” Straws $3.00 Others $1.50 to $2.50 Panamas and Bankoks $5., $6., $7. THE IMYERS-DAILEY COMPANY

DOINGS IN SOCIETY WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Thursday. Presbyterian Aid—Mrs. Samantha Dorwin. Thimble Club—Mrs. L. A. Holthouse. LT. B. Social—Willis Magner home. Baptist Brotherhood —Ray Collins. Baptist Aid—Mrs. Harve Schroll. Evangelical Aid—Mrs. John Wagner. Friday. Queen Esthers—Misses Leah and (Veda Hensley. The Queen Estehr Band will meet jwith Miss Ramona Smith Friday evening instead of with the Misses Veda and Leah Hensley. Jacob F. Koehlinger, city editor of I the Freile Presse-Staatszeitung, will be married today to Miss Marie Wiese, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kiese, of 1415 West Main street. The ceremony will be performed at the Reformed parsonage by Rev. John W. Bosch at 9 o'clock this morning, after which the couple will immediatedly depart on a short wedding trip to Detroit, Buffalo, and the Niagara Falls. After returning to this city on Sunday evening they will take up temporary residence at the home of the parents of the bride.—Fort Wayne Journal-Ga-zette.

On last Sunday Miss Nellie Lett entertained at the home of her parents. Mr and Mrs. George Lett, the occasion being her sixteenth birthdav anniversary. At high noon a sumptuous dinner was served and the afternoon was spent in out-door games. Those present during the day were Misses Edith Bentz, Goldie Helm, Florence Koos, Nellie Helm. Lulu Brown, Nellie and Lottie Lett; Messrs. Dewey Jackson, Earl Welker, Vernon Koos. Forest Bunney Harlle Welker, Harvey Ward. Ralph Bentz. Mrs. Gust Johnson reached another milestone in life Wednesday and her friends resolved that the day should not pass unobserved, arranged a surprise party for her last evening The guests numbered about ten couples and meeting at th e T. M. Gallogly home, they swooped down in a body upon the unsuspecing Mrs. Johnson. Pedro was played and a very good time spent, after which came luncheon.

Mr. and Mrs. T- W. Holsapple left this morning for Indianapolis, where they will visit with their son, Glen Holsapple. and wife, in their new home. This is the first visit paid by the parents since their sonXas married in March. They will also visit with Mrs Holsnonle’s brothers, J. P. Lundy, in Shelbyville, and Rev. W. L. ‘ Lundy in Anderson, before their leturn. The St. Vincent de Paul society conducted a pastry sale Wednesday and ; had a pleasant social tithe at the home 1 of Mrs. Herman Tettman In an identtfeatlon contest, there were twelve sacks .each containing a necessity of the larder, such as coffee, tea, oatmeal, . etc. These were guessed and written on a slip of paper. Mrs. C. V. Connell I and Mrs. D. Schmitt tied in guessing the most, and instead of cutting for | the prize, they cut the cake offered, and each took half. The sacks were then thrown to see which could catch the greater number. Mrs. Henry My;ers and Mrs. C. Rademacker tied in ths, and cut the dozen of cookies, each taking half. The society gave each j lady a quarter to invest and see how I much money she can earn from the little sum until September. Many wMI do doubt prove themselves good business managers and they hope to have

a large sum for the treasury by that time. The next meeting will be with Mrs. James Niblick east of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaub will entexfnfr) his mother, Mrs. A. P. Chilson of Bryan, Ohio, and his sister, Mrs. Harry Horn, and daughter, Mary Louise of Union City. The Question club girls of the Runyon & Engeler s‘y-e are planning to hold a picnic tomorrow in a grove north of the city. Henry Moyer, one of the live youngsters from near Linn Grove, is in the I city, visftnig with his grandfather, I George Moyer, and his aunts. Mcs|dsmes Tom Fisher and Sudduth. He ; also visited with Deputy Sheriff Jesse Kelley, who was his school teacher I year before last, and was shown over I the jail. 'WANTED—We are In the market for clean rags, suitable for cleaning 1 presses and machinery. Five cents per pound. Bring them to this office. All ladies’ suits at one-half price. Niblick & Co. FOR SALE—Two-seated open rubbertired carriage. In good condition. : See Eli Meyer. i2stf HOUSE FOR SALE OR RENT—lnquire of Amelia Tonnelier at A. P. Beatty’s office. 12itf

GOOD FARM FOR SALE. I desire to sell my forty acres of land, located just south of the city of Decatur. It is good land and in good condition, well tiled, with pike on three sides an ideal little farm. Has fair bouse, larg e hay barn, small stock barn, chicken house, young orchard, wind mill, ready for you to move on. Fbr terms and further particulars, inquire of SOLOMON LINN, Corner Fourth and Jefferson streets, Decatur, Ind. 12"t6* NOTICE. The undersigned will receive sealed bids up to 6 p. m., Saturday, May 31, the highest bidder being the buyer, for the 22 church seats of the Calvary E. V. G. cburch. When taken apart there will be: 21 pieces 11 ft. x 13 in. x 1 in. 21 pieces 11 ft. x 14 in. x 1 in. 1 piece 9 ft. xl3 in. x 1 in. 1 piece 9 ft. xl4 in. x 1 in. 44 pieces ft. x 14 in. x 1 in. All first-class white ash, with exception of nail holes. J. W. SHIFFERLY, 122t3 R. F. D. No. 9.

PRIVATE SALE. As I am going to leave town I will dispose of my entire household furnishings. Also have a number of fine chickens, and the garden truck of halfacre field. Must be sold as soon as possible. Inquire of W. R. Brown, two squares east and one-half square south of Clover Leaf depot. 125t3 o- . GROCERIES TO CLOSE. The following grocery stores will close Decoration Say, May 30, all day: Niblick & Co. Kuebler & Co. Runyon & Engeler. M. Fullenkamp. Fred Mills. Everett & Hite. Sam Hite. Hower & Hower. Brushwiller & Baker. SHOE STORES TO CLOSE. We, the undersigned shoe dealers, agree to close our respective places of business all day. Decoration Day: Charlie Voglewede. Elzey & Hackman. Peoples & Gerke. "Winnes Shoe Store. 126t3 - o - HEALTH OFFICERS' NOTICE. H. E. Martz has made arrangements with the city board of health, which has given him authority to clean out all private vaults within the city of Decatur. All work will be strictly In compliance with the health board. AU parties having vaults that need cleaning will leave their calls at Schlick-

man & Son's feed yard. So govern yourselves accordingly, as the City Health Board will enforce the law to the letter. 125tf NOTICE. As the firm of Mutschier & Myers has dissolved partnership all parties owing them on accounts will please come in and settle. 122t6 MUTSCHLER & MYERS o — NOTICE. No delivery of mail will be made by the city or rural carriers Friday on account of Decoration day. The postoffice will be open, however from 8 to 9, in the morning. W. A. LOWER, P. M NOTICE. There will be a special business meeting at the Baptist church this evening and the election of officers for the coming year will take place. A large attendance of the members is desired. REV. BALL, Moderator. —o — FOR SALE AT SACRIFICE PRICES. 9 rooms and bath, modern residence, good barn, full lot, 4 blocks of court house. 9 room house, full lot, on Marshall street 8 room house on South St., good barn, full lot. 7 room house, good barn, plenty of fruit, full lot, on Monroe street We must clise these out soon. HARVEY & LEONARD. -o LOST—A small package in this city, containing some embroidery, and other small articles. Please return to this office.—Mrs. L. C. DeWitt. Suits and coats less than manufacturer’s cost at Niblick & Co. LOST—Conklin futfktain pen between the H. S. Lachot residence and Fourth street Finder please return to Herb Lachot. 124t3 Big coat and suit sale now on at Niblick & Co. a, .z e f /

2 Paper waste baskets 10c g Decorated crepe paper 10 feet to bolt 10c Colored crepe paper 10 ft. y* to roll 5c g Linen crepe napkins in & square and round 5c doz S Shelf paper 2 bolts 5c Lfi 25 good envelopes 5c

fr — —■ — 1 — < fit Saturday commencing at 2 p.m. 3x7 ft cloth window shades 19c each | 3 only one to a customer. Saturday evening sale at 7 p.m. any of our 10c j S per yd embroidery goes at 5 cent® per yard.

8 DRY GOODS ♦♦ Chi’drens and misses muslin draw- ■£* ers ... 10 and 24c Ladies and mens white footed hose ♦± pair 10c Childrens 1-2 hose pr 10c $ “ silk “ pr 10c ♦♦ Knit waists ... 10c an Childrens & ladies aprons 10 & 24c y, Childrens hoods 10c ♦♦ Childs swiss embroidered hood 24c Mens and boys caps . . . . luc y; Ladies belts * 10c g New line of ladies bow ties ea 10c Auto cans ... 24 and 48c ir

JI ______ — J, ffi At the place where you can buy the same goods for less money or more! s goods for the same money ; tfi ■ J

££ Scrub brushes 5c 22 Combination Mop sticks 10c £

WANTED—Salesman to work Decatur and surrounding country; salary and commission to the right party; must be able to furnish personal bonds. Address Grand Union Tea Co., South Bend, Ind. 125t6 I have 100 bbls, fresh Universal Portland cement for sale at the new Rivarre school house, which I will sell at a low price in order to eave hauling.—Will Christen, contractor. 127t6 FOR SALE—Good log team, wagon and harness. Inquire of Perry Hunt, Wren, O. 123t6

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE. Notice is hereby given to the cred- ' ore, heirs and legatees of Daniel ( 'Jackson, deceased, to appear in the Adams circuit court held at Decatur. Indiana, on the 14th day of June, 1913, and show cause, if any, why the final settlement accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; ; and said heirs are notified to then and ( there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. ! REBECCA JACKSON. Administratrix. Decatur, Indiana, May 2% 1913. C. J. Lutz, Atty. 29-5 SHINES IN SOCIETY. >| 1 Women With Fascinating Hair Always Attract Attention. •' —. | If you are a woman with dull, lifeless .ordinary hair, do pot feel distressed. Just make up your mind now that you can have as luxuriant and captivating a head of hair as any other 1 woman; and quickly, too. | Just go to the Holthouse Drug Co. ' i at Decatur this very day and get a , bottle of Parisian Sage. Use it as ! directed, and in two weeks yt>ur scalp will be free of dandruff, your hair will be soft, lustrous and beautiful. 1 If your hair is falling out, Parisian Sage will stop it. If your hair is thin, Parisian Sage • will make it grow in heavily. ■j If you have dandruff it will quickly vanish when Parisian Sage is used. ! It prevents hair from turning gray: stops itching scalp almost instantly . and is the ideal dressing for daily use. A large bottle costs only 50 cents at druggists everywhere and at the Holtrouse Drug Co. at Decatur. Giroux Mfg. Co., Buffalo, N. Y., are the American makers. 29-3-5 — o - — NOTICE TO BIDDERS. i Sealed proposals will be received at , the public school building, Linn Grove, Indiana, by John W. Cowens, trustee and advisory board of Hartford town ship. Adams county, Indiana, until 10 o'clock a. m., Saturday, June 21, 1913. for the erection and completion of a school building at Linn Grove, Indiana, school district No. 2. of said school township, according to plans and specI Ifications now oa file at the office of

fift’iHßirco. 5 AND 10c STORE Big Specials Saturday until noon 10 qt tin dish pans 5c w ith purchase oi 10 cents

DRESSES Childrens dresses sizes from 2 to 6 years 24c Linen dresse from 2 to 6 yrs 48, 68c Sizes from 6to 14 yrs . . . . 68c Rompers each . 24c Ladies white embroidered shirt waists each . 48c Screen wire both in black and galvanized yd 10 to 22c A mdow screens ready for use Warner door brace 10c Door hinges 10c Door springs each ’ ' 5c

THE MORRIS CO. 5 and lOc store

the said trustee and at the office of Oscar Hoffman, architect, Decatur, Indiana. A certified check of 1500.00 must accompany all bids for general contract as a guarantee that if successful bidder submitting same will furnish bond required land enter promptly into a contract with the trustee; this certified check to be forfeited in case the successful bidder fails to enter into a contract as above stated if so awarded, i Checks not forfeited will be returned 'to the bidder upon the proper execution of the contract The successful bidder will be required to give bond equal to the amount of his bid and same must be signed "by at least two freehold sureties acceptable to the! trustee and advisory board. The bond I | must be conditioned upon the faithful I performance of the contract within the time hereafter stated and accord-1 tng to the plans and specifications and for th e payment of all bi’ls for labor, materials and board arising out of the performance of said work. The right is reservsd to accept or re- i ject any or all bids. Notice is also given that at the

—■ — i— - J RADICAL REDUCTION Jj)| = “—- /Ol || In our Coat and Suit Mg s a ment. We are selling everything | B in our suit department at cost KK || this week. Come while the sei- fe i, ‘ ! |j ection is good and you will find 5 just what you want and you will Ks 2 || be surprised how cheap you can ' wj I a buy it. > 3 s | THE BOSTON STOR' = ! a DECATUR INDIAL' 2

same time and place as mentioned in the above, sealed bids will also be received for furnishing the labor and materials according to plans and speci-

fications, in constructing a.nA installing the plumbing, beating and ventilating apparatus excluding the plumbing and also for the plumbing as a separate item. To be installed in the above mentioned school building. The heating and ventilating contractors shall figure on using such of the old heating apparatus, now Installed ini th e old building, as may be acceptable >to the trustee and architect. The old | materials of the old heating apparar- 1 us that may not be used in the instal-' lation of the new will remain the property of the heating contractor. The heating contractor shall re-1 move the old heating apparatus from the old building when directed. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, and the right is also reserved to accept bids for the whole of said work, jr in parts as above set 'out. Each bidder on the heating, ventilating and plumbing will be required to deposit with his bid a certified check "

Saturday one h* o f hi, a and white granite, hpj;' I —■ 63c 1 J Blue and wl ire 14 and ’7 | qt dish pans 48c Blue and white 8&10 Q t i berlin kettles 38 & 48 C M 2 1-2 gal. grar ite measuring S 1 cups each 10c J I

_______________________________ * DISHES DISHES * Plain white cups and saucers . w J 2933 and 38c J Plates to match per set . 33 &3& j 7 in. bell salad • ■ 10c 1 Iqt white pitcher . . iqc 3 Decorated cupsand saucers and I plates to match each .. . . I Four piece bed room toilet setal china $2.241 SATURDAY Stone combiners goes at 33 cents ’ it

M Candies Candies s Peanut butter kisses 1 qt 5c g Salted peanuts lb 10c J

ijOC $300.00. The successful bidder» ; furnish bond equal to his bid, ucqfr I hie to thu trustee. 943

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