Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 63, Decatur, Adams County, 16 March 1914 — Page 3

SPRING STYLES I This was a day of spring style selling | Our Gaby heel shoes with both cloth I and brocade tops are the big seller. J Plenty of sizes and widths now and I we will be glad to show you tonight. I — CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE. THE SHOE SELLER

WEATHER FORECAST I tntnoca«:tn:na;; Eair tonight and Sunday, Clem Knott made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Elijah Mann made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. C. N. Christen went to Portland this morning, where he will look after some contracting w ork. Lee Reed went to Portland this afternoon, where he will visit over S unday with his family. Miss Winifred Burk returned to her studies at Indiana university after at tending the funeral of Miss Reba Quinn yesterday. ixio Sprunger of Saginaw, Mich., attended the funeral of Miss Reba Quinn held at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon. Chester Johnson, of Gary, is here He is in the real estate loan and insurance business there with his brother. Rosswell O. Johnson, mayor of Gary, and expects to move his family there in April or May, when the weather becomes more settled.

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Miss Minta Acker visited witii | friends in Fort Wayne today. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grote went to I Cort Wayne for a visit with relatives. Miss Clara Williams of Ft. Wayne attended the funeral of Miss Reba Quinn lield yesterday. The Misses Hilda Kern and Grace Hoenenisen went to Fort Wayne to visit with friends over Sunday. Mrs. E. X. Ehinger of Decatur Is visiting witii her daughter. Mrs. William Gerling, in this city.— Bluffton Banner. Miss Stella Chronister and Thurman Andrews of this city were in Bluttton Thursday visiting Art Porter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hartstein of Fort Wayne will spend Sunday here witii tln ir grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Weaver. Dan Costello was called home from Fort Wayne last evening on accopnt 01 the serious condition of his brother. ■ ."at,” who is a victim of the typhoid fever epidemic. Teams are busy hauling brick for the paving on East Adams street. The work will be rushed to completion as rapidly as possible when the weath- • ropens up. Julius Haugk & Sous I Lav ethe contract.

Mr. and Mrs. John Hakes went to Fort Wayne today noon on business. George Strickler, who was injured a few days ago in a runaway, is reported as being some better. The Misses Martha Thomas and Zelpha Hebble went to Fort. Wayne to spend Sunday with friends. Mrs. Rosa Roop, who lias been visiting in Willshire, Ohio, passed through the city on her way to her home in Fort Wayne. Herman Ashbaucher returned to Bluffton last evening after taking part in tile funeral services for Miss Reba Q uinn, held yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Art Porter and daughters, Margaret Esther, Helen and Thelma, arrived in the city last evening for an over-Sunday visit with relatives and friends. Herbert Lachot was able to be on duty at the Smith, Yager & Falk drug store this morning after being confined to his homo for several days on account of a severe cold. Dwight returned of Fort Wayne this morning after attending the funeral of Miss Reba Quinn, which was held yesterday. Dwight Is a for mer classmate of Miss Quinn's. Robert Peterson and Winifred Burk returned to Bloomington last evening where they are attending Indiana uni versity, after having been called here by the death of Miss Reba Quinn. Yesterday was one of the several Fridays, the thirteenth, but so far we have been unable to find auyane who has laid off for any accident or unfor tuuate happening on that day or date. Mrs. C. A. Dugan and daughter Naomi, spent the afternoon in Fort Wayne. Miss Naomi will return to Evanston, HI. tomorrow to take up her studies at Northwestern university.

Mrs. Dallas Butler and children and Miss Geraldine Cross returned today noon to their home in Fort Wayne Mrs. Butler and daughter. Margaret! have been visiting here witii her par ents. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krick. In circuit court this afternoon Royal J. McKeough of Kendallville filed f suit against William I. Evans of tills city asking damages in the sum of 35.000, and claiming that the defend ant cheated and defrauded him in a deal in real estate iff Fort Wayne and St. Joseph county last June. —Bluffton Banner. Miss Ruth Hammell returned to her home at Decatur on the morning train Thursday after a visit with her broth er-in-law, C. B. Smith, and wife, South Meridian street. Mrs. Smith, who has been ill most of the winter, left on the fem etrain for Rome City, where she will take treatment at a sanitarium.— Portland Commercial-Review. A consultation was held this after noon at the bedside of A. T. Studa baker. The doctors decided that Mr I studabaker is not suffering from pneumonia, but that his condition is due to congestion of the lungs and heart trouble. The doctors state that ’<s condition is not favorable, chiefowing to his advanced age.—Bluff ton News. The Public Drug company of thi* city Thursday completed the purchase of the Schafer * Schafer drug store one of the old established businessesof Huntington. and took possession at once. Carl Bonham, manager of the Public drug store in this city, is at Huntington in charge of the store to day. but Orla Goss, who has been ent ployed for some time as clerk in tilt Davenport & Elite store, will go to Huntington to take charge as permn I nent manager. The purchase of the | Huntington store makes the third store acquired by the company. They own a store at Decatur in addition to the one here. —Bluffton News. An Ossian report tells of the marriage this week of a youthful couple of Jefferson township, of unusually ten<ler years to enter upon a voyage ou | tiie iiiairimuiiial sea. Their tender years explains, doubtless, the chief reason for a long trip to Michigan to bring about the marriage ceremony. The bride was Miss Matilda Kitchen, aged fourteen, a daughter of Mrs. Daniel Prougli. and lite groom was Arthur Hatt, a son of William Platt. He is slightly older than hfs child wife, but Is also a minor. The couple were married in Michigan last Monday, according to the report from Ossian, nnd returned to that place the following day. - SERMON ON ST. PATRICK Rev. D. T. Stephenson of the Methodi.st church announces that his evening sermon Sunday, will be on St. Patrick, which will be of particular interest at. thia Hute, us St. Patrick's day fulls next Tuesday. March 17. —-o-— — —— MRS. E. O. ENGELER SANG. In Him ub eiicc of Miss Grace .Miller, who wmt detslnc'l at Ik-nie yesterday by spraining Iter ankle, Mrs. E. D. Engelor sang witii Horman Ashbuucltcr ul tiie funeral of Miss Rebu Quinn, noth sung solos nnd also gave a duet. ■ — " 1 ■ P Dcniovrat Wants Ada Fay.

MYSTERY OF SIDNEY STREET AT LYRIC TODAY. Three reels of surprises and spirited action, a plot that keeps you guessing to the very last minute is what "The Mystery of Sidney Street, is composed of which will be seen at the Lyric to day. It Is a picture that carries au appeal that cannot be denied. It is an absorbingly interesting detective story. When you have seen "The Mystery of Sidney Street” you will pronounce it a worthy successor to "Trapped in the astle of Mystery,” which was presented at the Lyric last Tuesday. Certainly the element of mystery Is sustained until the very end in acenes that throb witii wholesome excitement. If this gripping Warner feature • does nt thrill you, then you do not enjoy photo-plays that tell truthfully what the “other half of the world” Is doing. The picture for Monday will be "In the Clutches of the Ku Klux Klan.” This feature production should lie witnessed by every school boy and girl and by grownups as well, for its historical value. The program for the balanee of next week will be as follows: Tuesday. “For the Heart of a Princes<” W "Ifirsday, “A Strtv ' I fcr We. l I:.” in which the world's greatest Hebrew impersonator. Joe Welch, will play the leading role. Thursday. Miss Gene Gauntier, in “In the Shadows;” Friday, Constance Crawley and Arthur Maud in “A Florentine Tragedy;" Saturday. Miss Gene Gauntier in “On the Fight ing Line." Matinees will be given dally and the price will be five cents every day.

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY ADMINISTRATRIX. Tile undersigned. Lizzie Scheimanu, administratrix of the estate of Frederick Scheimanu, deceased, hereby gives notice that, by virtue of an order of the Adams circuit court of Adams County, State of Indiana, she will, between the hours of 10 o’clock a. m.. and 4 o’clock, p. m„ on Saturday, Maixh 21, 1914, at tiie law office of Heller, Sutton .<• Haller, over the Old Adams County H»nk. i:i tin- City ot DccntW, Adams County, Indiana, (and from day to day thereafter, until sold), offer for sale at private sale all the interest of the said decedent in and to the following described real estate, situated in Adams county, State of Indiana, to-wit: The west half of the northwest quar ter of section thirty-three (33) in township twenty-eight (28) north, of range fourteen (14) east, and the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of said section thlrty-three(33). township and range aforesaid; and the east half ot the northeast quar ter ot the southeast quarter ot section thlry-two (32). township and range aforesaid, containing one hundred tor ty (140) acres, more or le«s. Said sale will be made subject to the approval of said court, for not less than the full appraised value of said real estate, and upon the follow ing terms and conditions: One-third of the purchase money cash in hand, on day ot sale; one-third in one year and one-third in two years; deferred payments to bear interest at 6 per cent from date of sale, and evi deni ed by notes waiving relief, providing for attorney fees and secured by mo; .gage on the above described real estate; or the purchaser may pay all cash. Said sale to bo made free of Hens. LIZZIE SCHEIMANN. Administratrix of the estate of Fred erick Schelmann. deceased. Heller. Sutton & Heller, Attor neys. 59tf ■ o NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given by tiie comman council in and for the city of Deiutur that they will, on tiie 7th. day of April, 1914. at seven o'clock p. m., at their council chamlier in said city, receive sealed proposals for the following. Approximately five thousand tout of coal to be delivered during the ensuing year. OH used by said city to be delivered during ensuing year. Hauling of coul from railroad stations in the city to water works plant, for ensuing year. Sweeping the streets, as per spe cificatlons on file in tiie office of the city engineer, for the msuing four years. Bids for construction of all ccmrn’ brick and other walks built by the city, as per plans and specifications on fllu in tlm office of city engineer, for the period of one year. Bidders roqulrred to deposit certified check for twenty-five dollars wl’h bid. Tiie council reserves tiie rlghc to reject any and all bids. H. M. DeVOSfi. U 21 28 City Clerk. — O THE COURT NEWS. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) Brown Bnumaii ease. In the Bnodgrass vs. Toledo. St. Lotti* a Western railroad damage case, nuiondvd complaint was fill’d. Rule to answer. Raul osiato transfers: John Builtcr ot ul. to Fred ('. HoUc. 40 acres. Uuion-.tp,. ftfioO: John A. Shroll it ul. to Otto Bryan. 20 acroe, Hnrtfonl tp. t'JiiV”. Cyrus J. Weaver to Ijcvi L. Baunißartncr. lot 9»>. Decut It r. feGOO; Ix’Vl L. Baumgartner to Mary Weaver, lot N. Decatur, 13500. ■ -- —o — ■ i .' Dcinucidt Wantj Adi Pay.

<• s Z ; ! 7 I frjrv ’WWw I ’J CQjttfciGHT’ '■ '<■ pm A Sample of our Baking once tested will convince you beyond all doubts that we produce better cakes, better pies and better pastry than the best average bakery. Every one knows how good our make of bread is; how nice and white, with that delicious, nutty flavor that only the best of flour and skillful baking can give. Dont fail to give us a trial. Martin's bread for saleat S. E. Hite" grocery, Mrs. Anna McConnell's! North End grocery and at T. A. Hend-| rick’s restaurant. Jacob Martin EPWORTH LEAGUE PROGRAM A splendid program has been arrang I ed by the Epworth League of the Methodist church to l>e given Sunday. March 15. from 6 to 7 o'clock. Special pains have been taken by all those taking part in the evening’s program, and it promises to be a most interest ing one. Following Is the program; Hymn—“ Trust and Obey." Hymn—“l’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go." Scripture Lesson, subject. "A Social Survey and Its Results" —NehCmiah. 6:1-13. German Song- Hope Hoffman. Song—Double Quartet —Nellie Bark ley. Lucile Smith, Abbie Bigham, Harvey Eckrote, Glenn Neptune, Cecil Cole. Kenyon Walters. Title, "Tthe Lord is Great.” Hymn. Talk —Laura Stanley. Song. “Perfect Day’ - — Dwight Peterson and Cecil Andrews. Piano Solo- Cecil Andri ws. Song Quartet. Everyone is invited to hear the program. o DRAINED THE LUNGS. Friday afternoon. "Pat," the young est son of Dr. and Mrs. H. F. ostello. underwent a very serious operaC >: on the lungs, being the only i - nleft in order to obtain relief from I lintense suffering which lie lias ben enduring the past week. “Put" has been sick nearly a isontli with tj plioid fever and during the. past few days his condition continued to grow worse. Yesterday a turn for the worse set in and uot much hope was extended for his recovery until the! operation was performed. In the op | eration nearly a quart of water or pus: i as it may be called was taken from! him. He immediately allowed some signs of Improvement and hope* for his recovery are stronger today than liefore the operation. A portion of puss taken from the sick Imy was sent to Dr. Rhamey of Fort Wayne for examination. - o— 1 — A middlc-gaed lady with a 5-year-old child would like to have work witii n ' small family, or information call at Rowand Stivens'on Grant St. 57t.'.1 LYRIC! TODAV THE; MYSTERY OF SYDNEY STREET 3-Great Reels-3| 5 CENTS I "COMING MONDAY - | I KU- I KLUX- I KLAN I

fHALL OF SAM HENRY POST. NO. 63 DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC DECATUR, INDIANA. March 11, 1914.

MEMORIAL WHEREAS-The comrades of Sam Henry Post, have learned of the untimely death of Miss Reba Quinn, the promising, loving and estimable daughter of our esteemed Son of Veteran, French Quinn, and grand daughter of comrade R. D. Patterson. THEREFORE be it RESOLVED-The comrades of this post, extend to Mr. Quinn, wife and son. our sincere sympathy in the great loss they have sustained, in the death of their daughter, whose life was an inspiration and model, to her many friends in the city of Decatur. BE it further RESOLVED-That the above resolution be handed the bereaved father, and a copy be given the city dailies for publication. The above resolutions were unanimously adopted, by the comrades, at a special called meeting on above date. a W. H. MYERS, Post Commander. T. W. MALLONEE, Adjutant. PASTRY SALE. NOTICE TO BEN HURS. Mrs. Wisehaupt’s section of the The Ben Hur Aid will meet at the United Brethren Aid society will give home of Mrs. Fred Avery on Me Barnes a pastry sale Saturday at the Penning- street Thursday evening. Each one is ton & Lichtle moat market. 59t3 requested to bring a bowl, spoon and o cup. SECRETARY. FOR SALE—High grade Holstein o male calf at market price. Also LOST—Five-dollar bill Saturday beone turkey gobbler. 15 bushels of fine I tween Ward Fence office and Runred clover seed,—Roy Runyon. yon-Engeler Co. store. Bring to this phone 8-L, R. F. D. No. 3. Ut3 office. 57t6* THE GATE PROBLEM, SOLVED ■ SSI 1 CUT SHOWS GATE RAISED for stock, snow.jztc:' The gate is a Perfect Farm Gate. Perfect StocK Gate. Lawn Gate, SnowGate. Hilltide Gate. Picket Gate. Ba rnyard and Suburban Railroad Gate. For general use. For everybody ever ywhere. In its construction, exactly the same muterial is used as in com mon swing gates. The latch has an absolute safety lock. The gate opens clear back either way. always away from you. To be appreciated it must be seen. My shop is located in the Gregory building corner of Madison and 3rd st. Accross from .Murray Hotel and K, of P. Home. LUTHER BROWN Sole Owner and Maker for Adams County Ind. Residence Address 250 N, 6th st. Decatur, Indiana TRY McGill’s New American Discovery Tablets NcGill’s New American Discovery Tablets are a medicinal vegetable compound, comprising many remedies carefully weighed and scientifically combined, so that in the finished product we have the finest and most complete remedy on the market for the diseases that it is intended. It is not a cure for all ailments, but a prepared remedy for the Stomach, Liver, Kidneys, Blood, Rheumatism and constipation. We are proud of the stories our testimonials tell, but the experience of another may not be yours. So McGill’s new American discovery tablets are sold under GUARANTEE. Only quacks i claim to cure every ease, but our tablets cure so large a percentage that we can afiord to refund purchase money than incur our patron's ill will. The Enterprise Drug Company of Decatur, Indiana, is authorized to sell three month's treatment under this I guarantee for >I.OO. McGILL REMEDY COMPANY Humphrey Block, Bluttton, Indiana