Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 99, Decatur, Adams County, 27 April 1914 — Page 3

TF your hat hurts your head, you can 1 get relief by changing the position. TF your coat is too tight to work in 1 you’ll hang it on the fence. BUT, if your shoes hurt your feet and you’ve got twenty acres more to plow, you’re in a deil of a fix. BUY our Welted Work Shoes and I Make Lifes Walk Easy. Mens $3.00 and $3.50 CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE. THE SHOE SELLER

I WEATHER FORECAST i X* I If mint • t ttKx:x xumuu •' Cloudy and colder. Sunday fair. 111 — 11 — 1 Martin Shady was a visitor in ti.e city yesterday. Dee Lewtou has returned fro: hi weekly business trip to spend tin. Sunday with his family. Jam< Hendricks of Monrot w., m the city today on business. Mrs. Dr. S. I’. Hoffman went to Lin; Oroe* yesterday afternoon to v it with her parents. Miss Grace Miller !.... r>uri.. ■! tr I Berne where she gave her wveki; vo< al leasons. Chari laly of Hunt.: in the city yesterday t > tak< t pl in the \dams Heading fat lory. Secretary of Stat. H i < the city visiting with anjliooking after busine— a ii * r Harry Hawkins and daughter. • rrlv<>d fru!u . Visit tlie Fra: tty. J M - Gibson will ! day ppornitig at lu:30 o', io. k a: t East Liberty United Hr. • . . n . tnKll> ’ county. •■Jk-b r Gaffer returned droui Fort Wayne where it v. . k cd to the bedside of his h . i Her condition about the same. MK*BK}ern:an pby--i< i."i : .. for iodine whiih :>■ ■Wfor dressing wounds w.t . Ipijfcger of bad results throu, (mt; caustic properties.

HBOBIMBBF'XJ. . . . . -I-. . JBHEJaaWEUSK--b hehome Is Q'iaiiiy Groceries H Applebutter .. . .10c Spinach 15c ■ Sugar com .. . . K'c Apticots 15c ■ Early June Peas . . 10c Raspberries .... 15c Il Kraut 10c Red Cherries ... 15c ■ Hominy 10c Succotash ... 12 l-2c It Pie Peaches .. . .10c Chilli Sauce .. . . 15c If Pumpkin 10c Red Salmon .... 15c ■ Jelly 10c Cut Wax Beans . . 10c I We pay cash or trade for produce, Eggs 16c ’J Butter 13c to 25c ■ HOWER & HOWER | North of C. 1.11. Depot l*>ne ><» • -V...' ««— * -USIUBBmmOgm 4— MF M. SCHIRMEYER FRENCH QUINN L I President secretary Tress? I H THE BOWERS REALTY CO. I I BEAL ESTATE, BONDS, LOANS, | ABSTRACTS. g H The Schhm r Abstract Company complete Ab- . ■ KFitrae’ Records, Iwenty years experience I Firms, City Properly, 5 per «e»i SkH money • 8

James Hupei, the Bryant lauiker was in the city Thursday on business. F. G. Eichenberger of Berne was a busiiienn visitor here yesterday. Mayor Charles N. Christen went to Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon on business. Little Miss Louise Long went to Ft. Wayne yesterday for a visit with her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mathews of Andrews arrived in the city last evening to spend Sunday with relative* Anyhow, we know where a knocker stands, even if we don't care especially fir him. Weeds have taken th' ole Moots place for th’ summer.—Abe Martin. To enable his automobile to run over desserts and sandy roads a Californian lias equipped ft with canvas belts which revolve around the rear wheels, providing smooth trucks. The courthouse lawn is being hand somely improved under the able direction of Custodian Stuits. The lawn is being re-sown, shrubbery put out ■ and new walks made. English physicians are investigating the discovery of an alleged cure for tub n ulosla by means of the amnioniat d gases generated in the product.on I of maggots for fish bait. I 'I se desk telephone and electric flight have been combined by a New | York inventor in one stand in such a way that the light shade collects the ...ami of the voice and leads it to the i transmitter. The total eclipse of the sun in August will be used by the British asso- ■! elation for the advancement of Science as an occasion for stuying the propa- . alien of electric waves in connection I with wireless telegraphy.

John Tyndall made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. J. H. Gentis made a business trip Fort Wayne this morning. Henry Hite was a business visitor in Fort Wayne yesterday. Walter Kauffman returned this morning from his weekly business trip in the interest of the Schafer company. Miss Lilah Lachot returned to her home in Fort Wayne last evening after spending a few days in city with relatives. I’m in favor of a war with Mexico if all th’ imitators o' George Cohan an' Bud Fisher’ll enlist. Tinies are alius tryin’ ter lawyers.—Abe Martin. Miss Ethel Deam who had her ear badly cut when she was struck at the side of the head by a rock, is recovering nicely and has returned to h«r school work. Mrs. J. L. Johnston who has been visiting with her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. J. F. Kiefer at Willshire, Ohio, passed through the city yesterday aft ernoon enroute to Fort Wayne where she and her husband will make their future home. Mrs. Johnston was formerly, Miss Joyce Kiefer. “Several of the high school boys created quite a bit of amusement yesterday afternoon when they drove through the streets dressed and panted up like clowns. The boys were adver using the show which was given at the Crystal theatre for the benefit of the high school athletic assoc iation. Edward Bieberick. son of Dan Bieberick who is affected with spinal trouble left this morning for St. Louis, Mo., where he will enter the hospital and take treatment until the first of June. The young boy is improving and it is thought that a few weeks more treatment and lie will be able to get around in an easy way. Sheriff Thomas Durkin went to Kendallville this morning where he will serve a warrant for the arrest o' Janies Hancock who conducts a pool room in that city. Hancock was con victed about two years ago for running an illegal gambling house in Geneva and to the present lie has not paid his fine. He will probably be brought to this city.

Howard Walser, a son of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Walser. met with a very painful accident yesterday morning when he fell while pole vaulting and broke both bones of his left arm. The boy was playing with a number of companions and when he went to vault over the standard the pole slipped and threw him to the ground. Both bone. Just above the wrist were snapped in to.—Bluffton News. Miss Alma Bowen, who is attending Wellesley College in Massachusetts, has successfully passed examinations and been admitted to membership in the National Scholorshfp Fraternity of the Phi Beta Kappa. Miss Alma will finish her studies in June and her par ents. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bowen, wil’ attend the closing exercises of the col lege. Miss Uoiw will accompany her parents. —Willshire Herald. In the May Woman’s Home Com panion appears a department called “The Exchange” In which readers con tribute household suggestions An Oregon contributor tells, as follows, how to cut butter evenly: “In cutting dice of butter for individual use, take u wet thread, which cuts them easily and does not leave ragged edges. Cold mush which you wish to fry may be cut in the same manuer.” Now that the vogue of open air sleeping has grown beyond the stage of a "treatment” and interests those who want to keep well, as much as it does those who want to get well. It Is Interesting to st* how simple. Inexpensive and adequate shelter may lie pro vided In or on the ordinary dwelling in the May Popular Mechanics Magaxlne a number of simple ways to provide out-of-door sleeping places are described. with illustrations. “Bags” is no more. The little Mexican dog belonging to Lola Peterson, and which had also formed a great liking to the Democrat office und spent a large portion of its time around here, gave up its life last evening about 5:30 under the wheels of the I). !•. Ixutnard automobile. The little fellow was crossing the street and did not notice the approaching machine, nor did the driver ace it until too late to avoid the accident. "Rags” was exceeding ly good natured and wise for a dog and quickly made frHnda with any one who would give him a kindly pat. Give me a day of clear sunshine and crisp wind, a turf that springs like velvet is-neath the feet, und a green that plays fair with a rolling bull. Grant that my brassy may dip the Isali dean from a fair Be and that my niblick may not fall me in the hour of need. Help me to pilch my approach shots fair to the green and lay my loug puts dead to the hole. Above all give me strength of will to keep my eye on the boll aud my temper under a firm check. Then will my partner New* and praise my name forevermore, nor will I find that all the matchva have been made up the day before— May

John H. Moran made a business trip to Portland yesterday afternoon. Mrs. C. A. Dugan and daughter, Dorothy, spent the day In Fort Wayne. Leo Ehinger is home from Fort Wayne to visit over Sunday with his parents. Lee Reed went to Portland this afternoon to visit over Sunday with hh family. Mrs. Susie Deems and Mrs. John Latiey went to Fort Wayne this morning on business. Leon Magidman went to Fort Wayne this morning on business. He will make Decatur his horaA Raymond Runyon is learning the duties of conductor on the interurban under David Hunsicker's charge. Al Hettrick left this morning for his home in Michigan, after a few days visit in the city with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Wagner and son Billy, left this morning for Edgerton. Ohio, on account of the illness of Mrs. Wagner's grandfather, L. Hopkins. Howard Hendricks of Monroe who was operated upon last Thursday at the Lutheran hospital. Fort Wayne, is getting along fine r"d it is thought that the crd-. a! was r. ..lost successful one. Huntington is another town in. this vicinity that is forming a militia expecting to see service in Mexico and reports from there today show that already over one hundred men have enlisted. Tiie people of Berne will be able to ;o to a picture show on Wednesday April 29th. as the new Electric theatre will open its doors on that evening. Die life of Moses will be shown and idmission of ten cents will be charged. A. J. Roop left yesterday for Toedo, Ohio, accompanying his houseiold goods to that place. His wife ind children will leave Sunday to join :iim there and they will make their uture home there. Mr. Roop who war brnicrly employed at the waterworks plant here, resigned Wednesday. He will work in the shops at Toledo, O. Mr* Roop is visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jeffers until Sunday 8. K. Wisner of Bluffton received a etter from Adjutant General Bridges if the Indiana National Guard. Wednesday afternoon stating that there was a vacancy in the Guard for the uilitia which Mr. Wisner asked pernission to form. General Bridges said le was sending the necessary blanks ind applications and that work would legin immediately, it is expected that i company of sixty men will be enlist'd in a few days. Mr. Wisner is fully prepared to take charge having had five years experience.

SEAT SALE TOMORROW. All those having tickets for “The Doctor" a big musical comedy to be aut on by the Knights of Columbus. Xpril 28th and 29th can get them rewrved tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock at the Holthouse drug store. ii 'O' 11 HOME FROM HOSPITAL. Harvey Kitson went to Fort Wayne his morning to accompany home his wife who has been a patient at the St. Joseph hospital for some time since she was operated upon. BIG SHIPMENT OF ARMS. (United Press Service.) Belfast. Ireland, April 25—f Special to Bally Democrat) -Completely outwitting the authorities the Unionists rs Ulster today succcsafully carried out the greatest "gun running” in the history of Ireland, and landed 70.000 rifles which have been distributed. Five million nunds of shot was also landed and with thia war material the Unionist'* leaders tay that th-y are now ready to resist to tho limit the installing of homo rule. TORNADO IN ILLINOIS. (United Press Service.) Kankakee, 111.. April 26 -(Special to I tally Democrat)- One woman la dead, one fatally injured, hundreds of de id of fine stock killed mid Ihree vintageraxed by a tornado which tore serosa Kankakee count} early today accord Ing to reports received here this afternoon. a— H ■■ ■ “”■—<> i —I" 11 POLICE COURT. The ease of William Rimer vs. Robert Gregory on thb charge of assault and battery was discharged by 'Squire Kinta this morning when the prosecution failed to pul in an iifipeuran-e. Tho defendant first applied for a change of venue but later withdrew | the application und tho case was >«t| for trial at 9 o'clock this morning. When the appointed hour approach'd however, no prosecution appeared and a trial could not be held therefor* Um defehdaut was discharged. ■ — —o- -■■■—■ ■ — Democrat Wants Ads Pay.

PUBLIC SALE. Tho undersigned will hold a public sale at his residence, LA mile south and mile east of Bobo, known as the old Joel Fulk farm, on Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:00 o’clock a. rn. The following articles will be sold: 3- Horses -3. One 7 yr. old Brood Mare, due to foal May 5; one 4 yr. old Mare, will weigh 1400 lbs., one 4 year old Gelding, weight 1350 lbs. One 5 months old Bull Calf. 7-8 short horn. 8- Hogs—B. Seven head of Brood Sows one with pigs by side and the rest due to farrow in May; one Chester White Malo Hog. Farm Implements: New Deering Mower, New Dain Hay Loader, one Hay Tedder, one Breaking Plow, one Spring Tooth Harrow, both new. one 2 horse Cultivator, one Flat Bottom Hay Ladder, one 3> 4 Turnbull Wagon, one Storm Buggy, good as new: 2 sets Double Harness, one breeching, as good as new; one set Buggy Harness, also numerous other articles. Grain. 75 bushel of com, 50 bushel of Oats, Ton and a half of Hay. These articles must absolutely go at this sale as my farm has been sold and I must give possession at once. Terms of Sale. All sums of $5.00 and under, cash in hand on day of sale. All sums over that amount will be given a credit of 9 months, purchaser giving his note with approved security. No goods to be removed until the terms of this sale have been complied with. A discount of 5 per cent, for cash will be given. W. E. FALK. JOHN SPUHLER, Auct. A. M. BOWEN, Clerk. 98t6 Q Fort Wayne & Springfield Ry. Company. TIME TABLENorthbound. Cara leave Decatur at 5:50, 8:10, 11:30, 2:30, 5:45, 9:30: arrive at Ft. Wayne at 6:53, 9:40, 12:40, 3:40, 6:55 and 10:40. Southbound. Lave Fort Wayne at 7:00, 10:00, 1:00, 4:00; 7:30, 11:00; arrive in Decatur at 8:10; 11:10; 2:10; 5:10; 8:40: 12:10. Connectiona are made at Fort Wayne with the Ft. Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Co., The Toledo: A Chicago Interurban Railway Com-; pany, The Ohio Electric, and Indiana; Union Traction Company; also with' he Pennsylvania. Wabash, Nickle; Plate, L. s. & M. S., C- H & and G. R. & I railroads. Freight Service. Freight service consists of one train each way dally; Leaving Decatur at 8:00 a. m., and returning, leaving Fort Wayne at 12:00 m. Thia -mablea shippers to telephone ordure ind receive shipments promptly. W. H. FL EDDE RJOHA NN, General Manage’’, • • Decatur,lna. -* ■ FOR SALE OR TRADE—A 7-room house. I want to pay my indebtedness. Cellar, cistern, well water, fruit, all hearing; apples, pairs, cherries, plums, gooseberries, currants, good rich garden; barn, sheds, chicken house, coal house. In market until sold, whether advertised or not. Higli St. Also have for sale an extra large lot located north joining the Peter Franks property, which I will sell for >125, if taken at ouce. A good opportunity tor some one to get a good lot at a real bargain.—E. Reynolds. 78tf —o —— Democrat Wants Ads Pay.

STAR GROCERY Seen’d Prunes lb 15c Knox's Gelatine 15c Marco Catsup 16c Sweet Pickles 10c Sliced Pineapple 10c Tomatoes 'oc Baked Beans 10c Jello 10c Fig Ncwtona lb 10c Potato Chips 10c Marco Corn Flake 10c Golden Wax Beans 10c Spinact 15c Baker's Chocolate ...., 10c Fimentoes 10c Potato Bread 10c Will Johns. niTi ii 18-ill———

NET COST IN 1914 Per SI,OOO On Union Central Policies Issued in 1911 Age 5 Yea re Ordinary io Pay 20 Years At Terms Mfe Ufc EndowImu ment 21 $ 8.59 I $14.81 i $22.79 I $42:35 25 8.79 ; 16.21 24.34 42.52 30 9.13 | 18.41 ' 26.64 42.84 35 9.64 I 21.22 I 29.44 43.37 i 40 10.47 24.90 j 32.86 | 44.30 45 11.62 29.76 | 37.14 45.94 50 14.67 36.12 j 42.54 48.75 i 55 19.50 44.51 i 49.58 53.47 i 60 27.54 55.73 1 59.12 61.14 “Talk With Farout.” Monroe Phone

PUBLIC SALE OF LIVE STOCK Saturday April 25th. 1914 Beginning at 12 o’clock on the J. 0. Tricker farm 2 miles East of Decatur on the Piqua Road. The Following Live Stock Will Be Sold 5 Horses, 11 head of Durham Cattle, 10 high grade Holsteins, Extra fine lot of Milch cows, Full Blooded 0. I. C. 15 head of breeding Ewes with lambs. 20 full blood 0.1. C. and Duroc Sows bred. White 0., Red 0. Coblers, Strawberries and Rural New Yorkers. YOUR CHANCE TO GET WHAT YOU WANT J. 0. TRICKER ATTENTION FARMERS Our price for Butter Fat for the week ending with April 20th. is 26c Bring Us Your Milk and Cream ADAMS COUNTY CREAMERY COMPANY $5.00 $5.00 Decatur to St. Louis and Return VIA CLOVER-LEAF-ROUTE Saturdays, April 4th, 11th. and 25th. See H.J. Thompson Agt for Particulars

SEASON OH 1974. Announcement is hereby made that the undersigned owners of Sultan Dan and Diamant. famous Belgium stallions, will stand them at the same place as last year, first three days of | week at Martin Bleeke's. half mile I south and half mile east of Bleeke church and last three days at home of i Earnst Conrad. Terms same as last I year. $15.1H) to Insure coit to stand i aud suck. Bucher <k Conrad, owners. 80t6 CHEAPER THAN BUILDING. The Chester Johnson home near the 1 South Ward school, all modem, uew | and up-to-date. Large modem home on South Side, 12.000. Property on Fourt street, exchange for smaller. . THE ERWIN AGENCY.

MOTION PICTURES AT BERNE, INDIANA We will open a motion picture show on Wednesday APRIL 89ttl In the D. S. Wittier building. The theater will be called The Electric Opening show will be “The Life of Moses” in four reels. Four thousand feet of pictures. ADMISSION 10 CENTS Electric Theater

Facts--Not Theories! Our net cost, of Insurance is lowest ;0f all. We give better service to tho : policy holder, for less money, than any ■other company; big or little, old or ' young. Ad to this our 47 years’ practical Experience, our gilt-edged assets in 35 'states—secured by 36,694 producing farms worth over $278,000,000. Then ;reraember that we have more than •{half a million of these dollars Invest;ed in Adams county. If your money is not bringing you •more than 5 1-2 per cent above taxes {lnvestigate our interest-bearing pol Iley. Let's talk business. Write or ’phone THE UNION CENTRIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY W. E. Faurot, Adams County Agent, Decatur, Ind.

NOTICE. 1 All persons desiring their sheep to be , i sheared call Albert Strahm on I’reblo ■' phone. Dates are now open. 93t6 POTATOES l I — Michigan Sand Potatoes Purs White Stock SI.OO per bushel. Seed Potatoes: Strawberry—sl.oo. White Ohio—sl.2o Red Ohio—sl.2o. Michigan Rose—sl.lo ! New York Rurals —$1.20. Burbank—- ' $l2O. Onion sets— 12!'aC per qt Large red Michigan onions 5c per lb. Mich- > igan White Beans sc. Michigan R e d Kidney beans hand picked 7c. > Joe J. Tonnellier