Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 171, Decatur, Adams County, 22 July 1914 — Page 3

v z| /'<> Au • THIS cut shows a shape in our Cushion Comfort shoe that is relieving a lot of men of their foot troubles. Soft, plump kid uppers, flexible belting soles that bend with the foot, Cushion Insoles that conform to every angle of the bottom of your feet. Try on a pair. Mens Tip or plain toe $4.00 CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE. THE SHOE SELLER

I WEATHER FORECAST | Mbe—«+#++♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦■»♦*** *•£»**• *»*»♦»♦♦ *»♦♦♦•••« »* 1 Probably fair tonight and Tuesday. Cooler.* 1 ' Mrs. Grace Ruckmun spent the clay Hoagland. Lewis Gehrig made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning, ddw of his room early Monday mornvisiting with friends at Hoagland. BJ. H. Gentis was at Hoagland this gg morning assisting the Crawford Bros, in their hardware store. Miss Nellie Granquest of the Times Warren. Pa., gave :i theatre party in honor of Miss Merle Burdg, Monday evening. W. B. Reynolds v.ent to Rome City this morning where ite will spend a. few weeks enjoying the pleasures of the resort. The Jacob Meyers family left today for Logan, Ohio, where they will visit until a week from Friday with the John Blosser family. Who remembers r'a’ feller who used t’ say he never worried about th’ wheat crop ’cause h- had t’ buy his flour anyhow? A young lady o’ Vevay writes t’ know if it's proper t’ double back after reachin’ th’ end of a roastin’ ear. —Abe Martin. The city council met in regular session last evening and disposed of the many important matters up before the house Objections on the preliminary assessment roll in the matter of the Etst Adams and South Third street and the Jefferson street sidewalk were the most important matters to be heard. ’ « i

The Home Os Quality Groceries Fancy Santa Clara Prunes . . . . 10 12 1-2 and 15c Extra Fancy Evaporated Peaches . 1012 1-2 and 15c California Apricots • . 18 and 20c Not-A-Seed Raisins 12 l-2c Seeded Raisins • • White Clover Honey Square 1 < l'2c Fruits and Vegetables in Season At Right Price We pay cash or trade for produce, Eggs 18c Butter 15c to 25c HOWER & HOWER North of G. R. & I. Depot Phonejloß F. M. SCHIRMEYER FRENCH QUINN] I President Secretary Treas. I THE BOWERS REALTY CO. I " REAL ESTATE, BONDS, LOANS, g ABSTRACTS. H The Schirmeyer Abstract Company complete Abstruct Records, Twenty years’ Experience « Farms, City Property, 5 per cent; | MONEY g

Hr. M. F. Parrish of Monroe was a business visitor here today. Homer Faust made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Mrs. Thomas Malley and daughter, Josephine, spent the day in Ft. Wayne. Fred Rohrer, editor of the Berne Witness, was a busmess visitor in the city today. Mrs. Elmer Miller and daughter, Ireta, and Mrs. Lilah Miller went to Ft. Wayne this morning. Mrs. D. W. Shroll went to Ft. Wayne this morning to visit with her daugnter, Mrs. Velma Rost. Mrs. Aaron DeVinney is in receipt of a card from her uncle, Samuel T). Nichols, who visited here four weeks ago, that he is now at Colorado Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Girod are spendin several days at the home of Mrs. Girods parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schlickman near Magley. Mr. Girod is one of the proprietors of the Girod & Baker restaurant. Miss Agnes Costello, who with Catherine Granger is visiting in the east, expects to start home by Saturday or Sunday. A card received recently by friends was written from New York City. They expected to go from there to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. A Fort Wayne paper reports that Edwin Adler, of Linn Grove, brought there to St. Joseph’s hospital Saturday evening suffering from a nervous disorder, tore the screen from the window of his rooom cany Monday morning in the absence <>f his nurse and, leaping to the ground, ran away from tlie institution. He was found an hour later at the corner of Van Buren and Washington streets and readily returned.

Mrs. Glen Glancy of Monroe was a shopper here today. Howard Burdg made a busiueza trip to Fort Wayne today noon. C. J. Lutz han returned from a fishing trip to Oden, Mich. J. E. Moser and Ed Parent made a business trip to Fort Wayne. Miss Gusta Arnold of near Peterson was a shopper in the city today. Mr. and Mrs. Will Colchln and children, Anna and Joseph, will go to Fort Wayne tomorrow to visit with friends. Robert Lenhart rs clerking at the Mills' grocery in the absence of Earl Hoagland, who Is taking a two weeks’ vacation. Mrs. Dan Niblick returned last evening from Vera Cruz where she visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Henneford. A supply of good things can be bought at the Christian Indies' pastrysale Saturday at the Pennington & L'chtle meat market. A fine girl baby was born Sunday evening to Mr. pnd Mrs. George E. Strickler of south east of the city. This is their fiist child. The mother was formerly Miss Ruble Harvey. Dr. J. S. Coverdale and wife, and Dr. E. J. Coverdale and wife, Decatur spent Saturday evening and Sunday in this city at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Boeckman. —Bluffton News. The funeral of Miss Cora Frances Tricker was held this afternoon from the Salem Evangelical church in charge of the Rev. J. H. Rilling of the Evangelical churclp A large number attended. Her death occurred Monday evening from tuberculosis. Cards received by Tettman, Nichols and Gerke, the Peoples & Gerke shoe store, bring word that the families of F. A. Peoples and C. D. Lewton are enjoying their outing at Rome City this week. Fish occupies a prominent place on their bill of fare. Mrs. Amelia Hoagland and son, Earl left this morning for Claypool where they will visit two weeks with their daughter and sister, Mrs. H. A. Snyder. Earl is the popular clerk at the F. V. Mills grocery and while gone on lits vacation expects to put in some good fishing at the lake near Claypool. Clarence Eiseman. who has been assistant manager of the Morris store at Columbia City, came here this morning and accompanied by Festus Rhoten to Portland, where he will succeed Dick Peterson as manager of the Morris store in that city. Mr. Peterson and John H. Walmer will open a new store at Connersville and Mr. Peterson will be in charge of it. —Bluffton News.

A conflicting melody caused unintentionally by the American Salvation Army and Edgar Howell, piano player at the Star theatre caused considerable amusement for pedestrians near the city cigar store early Saturday evening. The salvation army workers were singing the anther;, “Stand up for Jesus,” while from the open doors of the theatre the raggy notes of “Sit Down, Sit Down, Your Hocking the Boat." emitted. A crowd soon gathered and much to the embarrassment of the salvation workers showed much amusement. Taking exception to the theatre music, the army workers marched back to their quarters. — Hartford City Gazette. Speaking about the time-honored halo of instinctive motherlove. In some cases it seems to have dissolved into an invisible mist. From Van Wert comes the following story: “Mrs. Rosa Bonefield Carey of this city is believed to have left her little 7-year-old son to the tender care of the world at large, and eloped with a man who has been employed with a Pennsylvania construction gang. The boy was found wandering about in Keartown and after a slight investigation Humane Officer Charles Kirk took charge of the lad, who will probably be sent to an orphan's home, where he can be given proper care.” A Logansport paper says: A horse belonging to George Ash residing at 524 West Broadway, was kept alive for 17 days on’ beer, and is now recovering from a severe case of lockjaw. The means of keeping the animal alive and the cure is a matter of much comment and scores of people have viewed the animal at Matt Schneeberger’s barn on Eel River avenue. Dr. Burge was the veternary. The horse is 16 years old and has been in the Ash family for many years. When attacked with lockjaw, the owner instead of having him shot which is the usuial remedy, sought to have him cured. The horse was unable to eat and Dr. Burge, hit upon the idea of feeding him beer. For seventeen days beer was pumped into him and Thursday, the horse’s jaws began to loosen. Yesterday they opened widely and freely and the animal ate three ears of con.' with keen relish. Today it ate regularly as though nothing had happen*d

Miss Josephine Krick went to Fort Wayne this afternoon for a two days’ visit with her olster. Mrs. Daßiin Butter. Alex and Murray Sutton left this afternoon for Ositfan for a visit of a week or so witii their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex White. Mrs. Mont Fee and children, Lyle, Donald unit Blenn, went to Fort Wayne this afternoon for a visit with her brother. C. J. Lutz arrived home yesterday afternoon from Oden, Michigan, where ' lie enjoyed a ten days outing. He reports the fishing good and the weather pleasant. Mias Velina Alfather went to Fort Wayne this afternoon and from there 1 will go to Detroit, Mich. She will be gone two weeks. Mrs. Perry Gandy has returned to her home at Churubusco after a few days visit in She city with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Niblick. The Misses Lettie Lang and Louise Hobrock left this morning on a two weeks’ vacation. They will visit New York City and a number of other places.

Mrs. C. E. Hocker spent yesterday in Fort Wayne with her sister-in-law, M.-S. Dr. McKeeman and visited with her niece, Miss Oliver Oliver who is recovering from an operation for appendicitis. Barney Myers who is at the St. Joheph's hospital wher« he underwent an operation Monday morning for the removal of gall stones is reported as being seme better today and hopes for recovery are extended. Mr. and Mrs. B. Weismantel and children will arrive- Friday from Elwood for a visit with Mrs. Weismantle’s brother, Frank Gass, until Saturday when they will go to Rome City for a stay of from two weeks to a month. Over a thousand dollars worth of pearls have Jieen found this summer by Berne and Geneva men in the Wabash river. They gathered and opened up wagon loade of shells to find them. Geneva pearl hunt's expect a man from New York City this or next week to buy the pearls. Work was started on the new elevator at Curryville this morning and it is thought that the structure will be completed in a short time. It will be in charge of the Drum brothers, of Curryville, and C. F. Davison and Sam Snider, so this city, will be Interested in it. Mr. Davison is to be the manager and Mr. Snider is the buyer.—Bluffton Banner.

PLANS ADOPTED Architect Hoffman Presents Plans for New Peoples Trust & Loan Company AT THE MEETING Held Yesterday Afternoon— Building Will be Most Up to Date One in City At a meeting of the board of directors of the Peoples Loan & Trust company held yesterday afternoon, the plans and specifications of the new business block which will be the home of the company, were approved and accepted. While the walls of the Stone building, formerly occupied by the Vance & Hite store and which was purchased by the company, will be used, the front, rear and side will be stuccoed. A recess of five feet will be built at the front and the approach will be supported by stone pillars. Th»> banking rooms proper will occupy about 80 feet of the lower floor and two office rooms, 21x2/ feet at the rear of the building will be for rent. These rooms will oe separated from the banking rooms by a stairway to the second floor. The second floor will be completely renovated and divided into office rooms, numbering eleven. These rooms will be made into suites but will be arranged so that two or more may be connected should a suites be desired. A steam heating plant will also be installed and the building will be fitted with ail the modern con veneinces that are required in all the latest buildings. When completed this will be one of the finest and most up-to-date banking buildings of its kind and in a city of this size, in the state, aud also one that the citizens of Decatur will be worthy of being proud of. The letting of the• contracts will be taken care of in the very near future so that the work on the remodeling of the building may be rapidly pushed to completion as it is the desire of the company to he able to occupy the I rooms by early fall.

ABOUT THE SICK Fred Scherer, Jr., Prominent Farmer, Suffers Heat Prostration ■ ■■■«■■■■■« IS BETTER TODAY Mrs. S. P. Hoffman Doing Well From Operation for Appendicitis. Mrs. S. P. Hoffman, wife of Dr. Hoffman, who was operated upon yesterday afternoon at the Lutheran hos pital, Fort Wayne, for the removal of the appendix, is getting along as well as can be expected under the conditions. Fred Scherer, Sr., who resides on the Herman Gerke homestead in Root township, was overcome, witii the heat last evening after supper and required the care of a physician. This morning he is better and is able to be up again, though ft will be a week or so before lie recovers sufficiently to resume h|s work. He had been engaged in hauling wheat, and worked under the tin roof on the barn, where it was exceedingly warm, this bringing on the prostration. Fred Bohnke, Sr., who had two paralytic strokes last week, has recovered sufficiently to be able to walk out again. Joseph Mann is reported as being no better, there being no indications of improvement noted.

TONIGHT GUY’S TENT A h(EW PLAY “SECRET SERVICE" NEW VAUDEVILLE AT THE REX THURSDAY Afternoon and Night Lucille Love We will run a matinee in the afternoon from 2 to 5 o’clock for those who cannot come in the evening. Don’t miss it. THURSDAY, JULY 23rd. 5c To All

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