Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 250, Decatur, Adams County, 23 October 1914 — Page 2

v r?s ) ?*2X f ~ - - > ' S - Z^z I ALWAYS buy my Jewelry at { Pumphreys. They have the best and latest styles to select from, and you can always be sure jp JjTOm of the quality. \ \ ’ wA V When you get the habit you \ b p b etter satisfied. Pumphrey’s Jewelry Store “If Its New We Have It” »t—■—■ " i. „, T',,l „'"7 .. 1 ' T— -J WE INVITE ALL ADAMS COUNTY TO VISIT OUR STORE AND SEE OUR LINE OF BLANKETS, ROBES AND STORM COVERS We say without hesitancy that the NORTHERN OHIO MILLS make the BEST BLANKETS; that they are made of WOOL and the colors are guaranteed not to fade. Any person raising hogs and wishing to be successful should not fail to see our HOG HOUSE and let us explain the advantages and economy by using these houses. Don’t forget that this is the time of year to have y our harness repaired and oiled. CHAS. F. STEELE & CO. North Second St. _fSATISFIED CUSTOMERfIMMBHBBHEQHBHBI “Having had 20 head of my hogs affected with a bad cough and not having been able to relieve them in any way, I secured a box of the Republic Hog Tonic manufactured by L. F. Schroeder and after giving it according to directions can say that in less than a week my hogs were improved and doing fine. I advise any man raising hogs to not be without this tonic for it certainly puts them in excellent condition and fleshens them up wonderfully”. (Signed) FERD KESSLER. Republic Stock Food & Medical Co. LOUIS SCHROEDER North First Street. BASKET BALL SHOE SALE The Manufacturers made an error and duplicated our September order of Tennis shoes, therefore we are offering you these goods at a great REDUCTION in PRICE Mens Black Bals Sizes 6to 10 70c Boys “ ” “ 2 V Womans White Oxfords 755 c Youths and Misses 55c WINNES SHOE STORE HOME OF GOOD SHOES. (

<5 n | DOINGS IN SOOETY g WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Friday. Washington Epworth League Box Social—Washington School House. Epworth League Box Social —M. E. Church. flood Times Club —Horine Edwards Oti-mtimes, excusing of a fault Doth wake the fault the worse by the excuse. —Shakespeare. Mrs. L, C. Vanderlip of Elkhart, who is here visiting several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoff man, will return home tomorrow. There were twenty-five present when Mrs. Ray Collins entertained the Ladies’ Aid society of the Baptist church at their annual dollar social yesterday afternoon. The ladies reported how they earned their dollars, some by baking, sewing and other work, and the collection amounted to $15.10. The following program was given: Piano solo. Mrs. Beach; recitation. Helen Shroll; vocal duet, Mrs. Cal Peterson, Mrs. Beach; reading. Mrs. Sam Shamp. In two weeks Mrs Jacob Buhler will be hostess. Hallowe’en suggestions peeped out here and there in the entertainment accorded the Wednesday Afternoon Five Hundred club yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Lawrence Kleinhenz. Besides the club members there were three guests—Mrs. J. B. Meibers, Mrs. Dan Niblick and Mrs. Fred Heuer The Hallowe'en novelties were used in decorating the curtains and draperies, and the yellow was also carried out in the luncheon, in the orange cups and other features. Prizes at cards were won by Mrs. Frank Barthol, Mrs. Ansel Bremerkamp and Mrs. J. Q. Neptune. Jack-o’-lanterns and other Hallowe’en ideas prevailed in the decorations at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dalias Hunsicker last evening when they entertained the ladies and gentlemen of the Needles and Nods club at a masquerade party. Mrs. Fred Blosser was given the prize for being the best masked. Games were played and iucheon served. Mrs, W. O. Bailey, wife of Professor Bailey of the normal at Angola, left this afternoon for her home. Sir was enroute home from Madison where she attended the state conference of charities and corrections and stopped off at Berne over night the g*aest of Fred Rohrer and family. This morning they enjoyed on auto ride to Geneva and visited the Limberlost. Gene Stratton Porter's former home. They then motored to this city to hear the Ralston speech. tr- - — TAKEN TO WINCHESTER. The body of Mrs. Sarah Jane Irvin, accompanied by relatives, was taken to Winchester this morning over the G. R. & I. railroad, and interment made this afternoon in the Fountain Park cemetery at that place. Mrs. Irvin’s death occurred Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter. Mrs. J. C. Patterson, in this city. ON THE WRONG PORCH. Officers were called to the home of Elijah Walters on First street late last night by word that a strange man had taken up his abode on the porch. Deputy Sheriff Kelly and Policeman Sam Frank responded and found that it was Isaac Zimmerman, who had imbibed too freely and in trying to get home, got upon the wrong porch. A lady with two children would like to rent two rooms in which to live during the winter. If you have such rooms for rent leave word at this office 242t3. FOR RENT—House on So. Eleventh St. Cali George Dutcher, 14 on R line. 246t3 SPECIAL EXCURSION TO CLEVELAND VIA NICKEL PLATE ROAD OCTOBER 24 $2.00 ROUND TRIP Snecial Train Leaves Fort Wavne 7:00 a. m. Tick also Hood on No. 2 at 3.10 d. m. Good returning on regular trains up to and including Train No. 5, Monday, October 26. Get full information of Agent or write F. P. Parnin G. P. A., Ft. Wayne, Ind.

GERMANS TO ATTEMPT INVASION OF ENGLAND FROM PAGE ONE) has been made on the roar of the German lines. Paris. Oct. 23, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —it is declared here this afternoon that the gap between the Germans and the allied forces iu the north are being closed up. The Gerjnan attack, it is reported continues unabated and of a most violent character. The lines have been retained without great change however. The enemy continues to be ery active in the vicinity of Arras. Petrograd. Oct. 23,—(Spceial to the Daily Democrat)—A general dispatch says the German forces are in full retreat In the vicinity of Warsaw and that several times the retreat has been a complete rout. Many of the Germans have been captured by the Russians. The retreat of the Germans has been mere precipitous than at any time and they have been forced to abandon their wounded. Even the crack German corp has been routed. Forces are harrassing the retreating Germans and taking many prisoners. It is officially reported here at military headquarters that the killed, wounded and prisoners in the opera tions at Colon to date number 200.000. Montemedy. France, via Berlin. The Hague, Berlin and London, Oct. 23—(Special to Daily Democrat)— The German army is making a great final effort to reduce Medin. They have mounted heavy batteries and a part has already been destroyed. The offices in charge say the French will be overwhelmed within a fortnight at the outside. The French displayed a great bravery but are being overpowered because of the fact that the Germans have better guns and amunition It is called to attention that many shells fired by the French fail to explode. GRAND JURY STILL AT WORK. Indianapolis. Ind.. Oct. 23—( Special to Daily Democrat) —No report has been made by the Marion county grand jury up to a late hour today, notwithstanding the instructions of Judge Markley that a report be returned on the bill-juggling inquiry by today at -], e latest. Inquiry at the grand jury room indicated that they would not report this week. Crumpacker was brought into court this afternoon by the sheriff of Orange county. He was taken to the grand jury room and later will appear for contempt of courtLate today former Mayor Knotts had not bven located. CONGRESS STILL IN SESSION. Washington. D. C., Oct. 23 (Special to Daily Democrat)—All hope of congress adjourning today was blocked when the senate, unable to secure a quorum to take action on the conference filibuster, adjourned until tomorrow. TO WINTER IN FLORIDA. Mr. and Mrs. M. V B. Archbold have leased their home, furnished, in Fort Wayne and will spend the winter in Florida. They are now at Piqua, 0., and will be here some time next week according to word received here bj Mrs. Fred Linn. FOR RENT. Ten room house, modern in every respect, inside railroad Ten room house, furnace, electric lights, gas, good barn, with five acres of ground. See us at once. 244t3 HARVEY LEONARD & CO. — —o — ATTENTION FARMERS We have to offer at a bargain, one ten horse field gasoline engine, up to date in every respect, screen cooled, Webster Magneto. One low spread manure spreader. We carry a full line of everything. Our expense is low and profits cut short. Come in and see us. A. C. CRAWFORD & CO. 246t3 Hoagland. Ind. WANTED. If you have some nice clean rags, suitable for cleaning machinery, bring them to this office. We will pay you live cents per pound for them. — PIANO TUNING—High class work, strictly guaranteed. Orders left at Gay, Zwick &. Myers will receive prompt attention. —Harry Sawyer, Ft. Wayne, Ind. 240m-t-tf LOST —Black umbrella, double-ribbed, curved plain handle, between Monroe and the old Koenig farm. Finder please return to this office. 241t6

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