Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 68, Decatur, Adams County, 21 March 1914 — Page 4

■ was w of Business Iggl” • .* i' 1 ■1 1 v OWNER OF PURLOINED COAT ’i ■/ WASTED NO TIME. ” Completed Task, With Time to Spare ■ and Recovered Property With ‘ Satisfaction to All the Parties • Concerned in Transaction. , —— • ' '■ .Sidney was a man of business. When . 1 lie found that some one had walked out J- of the restaurant with his mackintosh s be went about recovering ills property J - in’.a businesslike way. It was then . 12:40 o'clock and he wished to catch • a*'l:10 train so he had no time tq , waste in hysterics. J Some men would have made a scone, r., would have thrashed the man- • ißgtsr and thus become entangled with ’ i t*r«- police. Others would have coir • 'jJlttfncd valuable time suing the restau ’ rant company or consulting a clairvoy *. ■ssitt. Still others would have had re- ‘ course to a want ad, which would have 1 ■ restored the lost coat, but not in time • for the 1:10 train. Kone t'of ftiese ’ tiQngs did Sidney. • *'*' 7^' ive orer •■■■•■ata werb hanging on the ’ Stall bec.v, hi his table and the next, to divided amouX’ fqui' .diners. Each l ’ of the four mmy idetltifh r! his own coat »• at Sidney's re'qtiArt. Si(jqr''/took the • fifth coat a/4 Igoked in, the\ inside < jiQ' t. Tberj tHh‘'-car<| of John Tones • '.Yty* »r, Marketst ib*lied. - < - At .12: its sjfu.l bp;-The desk Jcffin Jones, tailor, while Mr. Jones 2 !r>< I: I though tip account book. • ' f l made that <uit qwayxback in 1900 • • for Chris Minderman, The shoe dealer," J - .sai ; John,Jones. * • , J 1 Two minutes later Sidney entered w ■ the shoe s(ore of Mr. Mfpderma'h.' The » day being Saturday, tffe store- do- • - iLg a rushfng business. Saturday is , , A'lwe-buj ing day in Newark.’ 1 Mr. Minderman looked up from try- ' ’ leg to put a shoe on a fat customer s , i , foot. • i • ( •' Something for you?" he asked ■: «*£.. J.z • v *- . " r««aU ou*c*-y, i u unv tu i trade overedtffs with you.” ’ , '' y ‘You can't trade overcoats with J 55»-." said .Minderman, positively. , I'l tbin.*.l .uro. sipd.bi »n«y. "J*a t* - • •. u'Tt s.ir-i j4. _ ' aid the - ast.m-i .* j? id. you doing with it? ■ • J ’ , er mv aria until I ( ‘ t f flirt k little I • ;'tn fnr jiJiri.ijkdfV (

• ~ r..t I 1 don't Hjw anyniiSg about'lt.' Where did* » ’nine?” • Kidd's restaurant. You must • ;,--.n mine by mistake, and left •i ,r c" j; " ’ '■! nt I haven’t been Inside Kidd's » iic .urai.t in a week." • di 1 your coat get th< re?" . ’"*■l the shoe merchant cried. ■ujieE lent that coat to lx>u Snlcgelmeyer J -«c an hour ago. He's a lawyer triend • ot mi ■in the Sussex building." • * ;It was 12:55 by the village clock ? S: Iney* got .dr. Spiegelm'eyer en • • St'rFhyptf r>eatl ,I'gM»4 coati . . poured . I • • I ~! i. .ok in th" pocV’s and see whose . ci ') ' • > *•■ • ■ 't ’ - hr* ojwnc >e door of Mr. I • ; < ■ 1;> . er’s office in the Sussex, • !g t<‘ ■ t ojjta.wa’SMidst tiwlkheyedi • ■ frV a 4 ’ • "Hj < lu i-in the pockets?” » ... I bn -jf brriiAjuM • :vn 1 Vow I*g*itrsQoebody e|r■■'«. a mack J '■ • ife'.e to h'iv Chris a new one when I • cun t afford a new otic for myself, ; .srem- . His eyes lighted on. 4he overcoat • , which his caller was tak ng off. Joy « swept the worry from his face. • "Gott s.d • r.nk!" !>«■ grt’tfl. J ’ "My sentiments exactly.” said Sid; • n, sit]ping into his' mackintosh. «. As he step,.cd out of. the ilevaion • ,1M 1 the street hr look el at file wafcU- • '*. ne o'clock.” he said- “Ten uitn- • tUi ■t> k.ii before train tlia»”--"NaW’ • * : LV... . I > ♦ !-•' *: - Question Oft Repeated. ; 'Th* judge summoned Raftery. • »*Y<mng man,” he said, "you have been • as . |rw < n : W • jaror. He didn't know he was talk ’ ■ Ift to a reporter.” a '."But jou asked him questions,” said «ke judge, heatedly. t ’. ? Not QUCSlinng. judge.” soolhwl ! • |iaftary. "louis asked qunstl •' ;tft>—Jmd otM-feUK 1 ttM ttowi amt! ; tn <!«• i.tlyZ f • .‘'■What dftf that.question?’' dsnancP ; i d the judr- . • ,» replied, .’’Mi" quo** r tl'fin was, "l&iiiit will you Itfte to I ■ slrink?'” ‘ t ' ‘ | ■ ♦ -•* ~ - i i . • THs uvioff cast.-, r- . , t In a »rrlc*-gf Jmrturrg nt the Tkuu-h---afs* Training eollpgr, in Baltimore, W« full?whig, •kf’ijt tUt topics: • * "Whitt, is t>t rifiuirrthctti.toi' , pun dnj foi*; a ymtnrS’f'tfta Sft*Bf teen io tweqjy jrcara of age” , • A* ttudy of actual lunches that can , L«» prepared, tur three eeuts and ffvtt TS'tie nJ pyre 1 lliiw <kea the sanitation of the . iushool nfft’ct she hoaltb and ofclclcnc/ • Os the AMlde .v : • • Jlnw can we as consumers itiflurmcrt • < nrxpnA »nflJMtt*y cu’ndltkHta by cn. <Ma,< .•fir' I awK) .« 'J ,t> w * I

! HAD TO BE£R HIS TROUBLES 1 . .mlMUX* —Aidffr. .-. Circumstances Such That There Was No Chance for Unfortunate Man to Escape. in room 425 of a downtown office building are six men who usually de vote one hour of each day to storytelling. Last Wednesday all but one had contributed his quota to the fund of entertainment. The painfully silent sixth was the man who sells washing machines on the Installment plan. ' What makes you so down in the mouth today?” the book agent asked. “Does Dame Fortune refuse to fork I over her golden shekels nowadays?” The silent inau shook his head. “No," he said. ”I,' ainft .enjoying life very much, but it lick of money that troubles me. The fact is,” be went on. seeing that an explanation of his despondency' Was inevitable, "I have troubles at home alMi J oan’t shake ci i off, even w hen Ml MWipfesence of, you genial chaps. Vv'V“You see. 1 live in a \afA|b*in avenue boarding house that is rnh, by the meanest woman this Ski'S* pf Topbet—may heaven forgive tpe for say Ing It. Upon my word. 1 haven't had a square; meal for a month. The w oman sets a fairly good table, put when 1 take my place I am served with a little' cold ' meat, some stale bread. a cup of tea.' and a dab of potpiuqs,' and with that j bill of fary 1 have t» sit and famish ! while every body else; fills up. “Ojyw-.I was foolish enough to think I cpuld sneak out after n-eate. lift I reckon--4 without taking the ihnaie ddviitry of that woman into cons&leratiog'. She not only locks up the pfintry good ami tight, but carries the cold i hicketc and other choice tid- ' bits to her own room and locks them , up in 'there. Ever hear of anything to . beat that? "Besides, she turns off the gas in my ' re. m every night at'S: 30 o'clock, and I I either have to go to bed or sit in the dark.” You're a fool." interrupted one of the men, savagely, “and don’t deserve a spark of sympathy. I wouldn't live iu such a place for two seconds when New York is literally runnning over vith good b arding houses. Why don't you leave and go into a decent-place?” J The man sighed. “I can't," he said 'j ci I'm her husband." —New York Times. • , : I- : Curtis Learned the Ropes. .The rorcait puutmncement that M B. i Chrtis'.’ long the star of "Sam'l o' I’o- |i gtn," had located, iji a eragll California Tohvb as a theater magnate.recalls the [1

when CuWts aud a few others * took a cruise on Lake Ontario in a sleap yacht, leaving Toronto with ypebester, X. Y., as the objective Curtis was the cook fw the company. but his efforts never caused Marion Harland or Mrs. Rorer to lose nights of sleep for fear of mislaying their weß-earued laurels. As a rallor he was even worse. **le ' never could learn the difference between the fo’c’s'le and the anchor. His j' companions were naturally surprised j 1 one afternoon to find him earnestly I ,ei; din tying playing cards to ev-1 j jfry ■ table, < .'.plaining that , ~,lt*was '.<>r their mutual benefit. j "If you want a jib sheet loosened,” ; tte said, "call it the little casino, and | I »o on, but for the love of Mike don't ; i tell me to tie a bowline in the jib hal- | yards, for I don't know the difference I! between the bowsprit and the cockpit; | Jfist tmn the wind blew Mr. Curtis | ovi-rbotird. and as they fished him out ; be said: j "And I don't want to.” ; Os the New Knowledge. Sage John Burroughs, looking baek- j ■whrd with the wisdom given by al-‘] most seventy-seven years and forward l| c.ess that conies from a It life glv< n to reflection, has this to f| say in his latest book. "The Summit ■ of the Years ’ of fi.> < gauging world: || J'We must face and accept the new ; conditions. They will seem less hard | ::r children's childrea than to us. ij If tsn old awe and reverence must go. j the old .'ear and superstition must go h w.lb them. The religious ages begat j a wk: ■< brood of imps and Airies —j P“rstltk>n. persecution, witchcraft, war j —and jlief rrtist go. have gone, or are ' gnifig. The new wonder, the new ad- | miration, the new humanism with the | new scientific view of the universe, ■, chilling though It be, must come in. 1 te less poetry, but we j; to Jive saner Ift-es; we shall 1 Mmt4AfS.lsw.>rAtWs. but we shall J C mu.’“it Bomujn the universe War | must go. the zymotic diseases must ! go. hide bound cre«>ds must go, and j u wider charity and sympathy come " J' || No Cheessparer. j I The late George A. i iMHLthi New J Vert •,i , ;!lnn:iire a was 1 :«>• rs for his genart'*d* pra ' j To.a reporter wha onceHngralulMt- ! t«d.MT. Hearn on the higt wages and 3 unusual comforts that his mployes re- ! elvad. Mr. Hearn'said: ' d U don’t believe jeesegarlng ! . gonmny In the '"sndii t oi those j rd work twSuip mffn s sne- < <"aa. < hr'Me pa ring economy, applied I] | in tnat way, seem* to yue ;m mean J i und paltry as the man. ‘ k&Mr "Hntnni rd , from his evening ii«u by his wife's ! I frightened cry: ; i “ 'George, con • quick! Th« cook ' has tried to kfll herself by Inhaling : «M1” . a*' ■ . "'Cond gracious!” /rowled George,: • te' he rushed te thd* kitchen, leaped ' ' fiver thu jmwtrMe form, and > turned «ut wwm gractoua» ; r think (JH*» MIW' »M«n» l|h h», -IhH | , Et;a U!iju ao qaus tseiaeiQ w.v«i.t>aj .ftslfw*! »«H iMWII-lct

PUBLIC SALE. ' ' The undersigned will offer at pub ’ lie auction at the S. Pillars farm. 1 -ffillu north of Decatur on the Ft. Wayne Al Springfield 11. R , Stop 2S, on Wednesday, March 25, the following personal property, to-wit: Eight Head of Horses: Two bay mares. S and 9 years old, weight 1100 pounds ‘ each; 5 colts, coming 2 years old; 1 , • colt, coming 1 year old. Five Head of' Cattle: Cow, 8 years old; cow, 4 > I years old; heifer, 2 years old; 2 . | steers, 1 year old. Eleven Head Hogs: j ■ Three sows, will farrow in April; s i slioats. weigh 60 or 70 pounds each.; • Farming Implements: One Champion i ‘ j reaper, Deering binder, Thomas hay loader, Osborn hay tedder, 2 wagons, | J3-inch tread; Gibbs walking plow, 1 Oliver walking plow, 2 double shovel plows. Pet-tooth harrow, Cassaday I , riding plows, Hog rack, hay ladder. 2 > wagon beds, set brass breeching team harness, top buggy, with storm front; Sweeney collar, good as new; DeLavs! qream separator, and various other , articles. Terms: —All sums of -SSOO and under, cash on day of sale; all sums! lover 15.00 a credit of 9 months will I be given, purchaser giving his note 1 with approved security. 4 per cent i discount for cash. No property to be j I removed until settled for. Everything advertised in this sale . will be sold S. PILLARS. C. F. NYFFELER. John Auct. C. D. Kunkle, Clerk. Concord Ladies' Aid will serve lunch. o NOTICE OF LETTING OF CONTRACT. Notice is hereby given that the un-i I dersigned Superintendent of Con-! 1 struction, appointed by the Jay Cir i uit Court ot Jay County. Indiana, in the cause of Edward Switaer. expat te. petition tor drainage, will on Saturday. March 28, 1914, !at 1 o’clock p. m., of said day, at the law office of * McGriff, in the City of Portland. Indiana, receive bids for the construction of said pro-1 posed drain described hi the report of the drainage commissioner therein, and the lowest and best bid will be accepted for the construction of said work, the same to be done according . to the plans, specifications and pro- *; ide now on file in the office of the Clerk of said Court. The right to rc ject any and all bids is reserved. JOHN WALKER. I 13-20 Supt. of Construction. o COW bALE. We will sell at the farm of L. C. MHis, wesX oLMuarge. known as the Z.<>. Lewellen farm, on Sa tur day, March 21, beginning at 1 p. nt..sharp, 20 head of cows, consisting of :

! HANDSOMELY TAILORED AND I | — — FASHIONABLE — — — | I - NEW SPRING COATS, SUITS jr. I g ■- ■ g w ®y ,ts f° r Misses, Girls and Juveniles g le Showing new models in smart cutaway effects, flare coats that accentuate JR .' \ K ♦♦ the hips and other distinctly new styles. The materials include Serges, Ep- w onges. Watfe! cloth, Wool crepes, Shepherd checks, Mixtures, etc., in black I ; ffi ft and all the new Spring colois. V \ g S W:W PRICES H\ k I I Mil s B h 0 111 -tr **-yB9 s IS I S“** s ant * Disl'nrtiom, Moderately Priced £ 1 More charming than ever before is our wonderful line of new Spring suits ♦♦ £ I at 519.50, $2150, and $25.00. We have worked hard to outdo ' 1 nhl m 1 previous offerings and hav succeeded in getting the best that can be gotten 1 , \ & W V < — ew st^e an d tiered skirts, fancy sleeves and lapels, with trimmed |\ v\ \ IfT"' -1 ] • K m’iL Li collars. The new soft materials—Gabardines. Enonges. Serges, Diagonals, |\ \] S ♦* TT Moire and Mannish cloths-plain tailored and lace trimmed. Silk-lined |\\ \\ / I ft S \ 1 / jackets. Wonderful suits at V\\ Xkll H S - SIO.OO. 515.00 $16.50, $19.50. $22.50, $25.00 V \ X JI E IfULLENKAMF’sI

! 1 full-blooded Jersey cow, with call by side; 5 Jersey hollers, close to calf; '1 Jersey bull, eligible to register; also I a few native cows. ATCHINSON & MILLS, J. N. Burkhead. Auct. D. W. leisure, Clerk. o ■ - FOR SALE. Two-passenger, four c ylinder auto- : mobile, twenty-two horse power, a bargain. Call on Peter Kirsch, No. 3rd St. 64tf i WRITE STORIES FOR MOVING PICTURE PLAYS. New, Spare Time Profession for Men , and Women—One Man Makes $3,500 in Six Months. Owing to the large number of new motion picture theaters which are being opened throughout the country, there is offered to the men and women of today, a new profession, namely, that of writing moving picture p lays. I Producers are paying from $25 to $l5O I for each scenario accepted, upon 1 which they can build a photo play. $3,500 in Six Months. As it only requires a few hours’ time to construct a complete play, you i can readily see the immense possibili- ' ties in this work. One man. who gave I the idea a tryout, writes that he earned $3,500 in six months. It is possible for an intelligent person to meet with ! equal success. One feature of the business which j 1 should appeal to everyone, is that the work may be done at home in spare time. No literary ability is required 1 and women have as great an opportunity as men. Ideas for plots are con-: stantly turning up, and may be put in scenario form and sold for a good price. Particular* Sent Free. Complete particulars of this most interesting and profitable profession I may be had FREE OF CHARGE by sending a post card to PHOTO PLAY ASSOCIATION. Box 156. Wilkesbarre, Pa —■— — O- - ' -..—IM —.... MEETING. The Adams County Detective asso-l elation will hold their regular quarter ly meeting on Saturday. March 21, at 1:30 o’clock p. m . at the court house in the sheriff’s office. It is requested that all members be present. B. F. BHEINER. Pres. J. F. FRUCHTE. Sec’y. 64t5 BOARDERS WANTED- Have room for one or two boarders, latdies or gentlemen. Call this office. 61-e-o-d HOUSE WANTED—For workman. who Is moving here. Leave word, at this office. 55t3

WANTED—Modern house, with five or six rooms, near court bouse. Leave word at this office. 65t3 I FOR SALE- Eight room house, all > modern. Inquire of Chester John son. 'Phone 582. SOCIETY 8 I.OST—A necklace, on Second street, between Monroe street and interurban office. Finder please return to this office. 6 - t3 WANTED- Five or six room house, with modern conveniences. Inquire at this office. MILLINERY -OPINING--Spring Disp'ay of New and Up-to-date Millinery At the BOWERS MILLINERY STORE Friday Afternoon and Evening, March 20,1914 YOU ARE INVITED , ■ ■ - - I Oranges, doz. . . 15 to 35c Prunes, lb. . . 12 1-2, 15c Raisins, bulk lb 10c Hominy lb. .... 3c Lake Herring lb. . .. 8e Holland Herring . .3 for 10c Napoleon Flour .... 75c Tuna Fish .... 15c Red Salmon . . 10--20 c Peanut butter, bulk, lb. . 20c Apple butter, lb. . . 12 l-2c Cocoa, qt. can . . . 30c Perfection bread ... 5,10 c Home made kraut, qt. . 15c We pay cash or trade for butter and eggs. Butter 25c Eggs . . ... ... 16c lllllif

Practically ail railroads compel their men to carry watches that arc known to have a high standard of V accuracy. / Hamilton of America' ’ I Nearly 56 per cent, of the . ' watches on American railroads are Hamiltons. Cfor Hamilton movements only »«n<re from ?12.25 to srto.oo. H»mIf vou are interested in good \ Jtem s, we will gtadly joa ou. \ Pumphrey J.welry Store ’ tir V T .kna I. I • KM H™oer" U. citM > Successor to w • a* Lenne >!«,.«>» i« Decatur to Toledo and Return CLOVER-LEAF-ROUTE Sunday February Ist and 15th and March Ist 15th and 29th SeeH.J. Thompson Agtfor Particulars Homeseekers Excursion Fares To The Southwest VIA CLOVER LEAF ROUTE Tuesday. March 3rd and 17th, April 7th and 21st See H. J. Thompson Agent Decatur for Information or Address Chas. E. Rose, a.G.P.A., Toledo, O. ATTENTION FARMERS Our price for Butter Fat for the week ending with March 23rd. is 27 1-2 c Bring Us Your Milk and Cream ADAMS COUNTY CREAMERY COMPANY