Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 275, Decatur, Adams County, 21 November 1914 — Page 3

I Busy As Nailers Selling Top Notch Red Sole Artics Today CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE. THE SHOE SELLER

I I WEATHER FORECAST ! STair tonight and Sunday. Warm r I Henry Gerke was at Portland y. - terd ay on business. No girl’s education is complete . fore she is married. Many a friendship has been cut short by a long tongue. The people who fish for complimeats must use attractive bait. ir,Mrs. Perry Elzey went to I’mWayne this morning for a visit. Blind luck is one of the tilings that ' ftoi n s to those that sit down am! wait. ■ Miss Fern Kirschner of Bluffton f'iWill visit over Sunday with Miss Ver.i Hunsicker. ■ A cooking expert tells how to mak. patties. It seems almost imposN&ible that any one would wish to iiiaic them. ■ T. H. Ernst was at Fort Wayne on and also visited with his Slaughter, Mrs. William !><...> irman. an ; ■■amily. The Fort Wayne girl who married S* man because he wro(e his name on Sb fresh egg must have been laying for i’:-a husband. I Jacob Comer and Mrs. Heckler re ■turned to Fort Wayne yesterday after after a visit with their sister ■Mrs. Sarah Ball, at Magley. I Mrs. O. H. Oberlin returned yester ■day afternoon to Fort 'Wayne after ■visit with Mesdames R. B. Gregory ■and Erastus Fritsinger anil wit It Imt ■sister, Mrs. W. Myers, at Peterson.

The Home Os Quality Groceries New Dates, Pkg 10c Cranberries 10c 3 for 25c New Figs, Pkg 10c Grape Fruit 2 for 15c New Almonds, lb 20c Florida Oranges, doz 30c Brazil Nuts, lb 20c Greenhouse Lettuce 12/ 2 c Cal. Walnuts, 20c & 25c Sweet Cider, gal 30c Currants 12!/ a c White Grapes 15c Lima Beans, 10c New Seeded Raisins 12* Navy Bean Not-a-seed Raisins 12J/ z c Slaw Cabbage 2c Fancy Apples pk. ...25 and 30c Winter Celery 5c 25 lb. Gran. Sugar $1.50 We nay cash or trade for produce, Eggs 30c Butter 17c to 27c HOWER & HOWER North of G. R. & 1. Depot Phone 108 I IF. M. SCHIRMEYER FRENCH QUINN I President Secretary Treas. THE BOWERS REALTY CO. I real estate, BONDS, LOANS, I abstracts. ? I The Schirmeyer Abstract Company complete Ab- . 1 stract Records, Twenty years Experience | Farms, City Property, 5 per cent. MONEY

Christmas is five weeks hence. Why not shop early? Chauncey Sipes of Kendallville was here on busines today. Most of the things to be had for the asking are not worth it. Dwight Peterson assisted at the ( harlie X oglewede shoe store today. Mrs. Fred Avery and Mrs. George Kern went to Fort Wayne for the day Tony Holthouse is helping out at the Holthouse, Schulte & Co. clothing store today. Mrs. Henry Worthmann went to Ft. Wayne to visit with a daughter, Mrs Charles Schroeder. Former Deputy Clerk Daniel O Roop of Blue Creek township was here on business today. Some men would not care to b< judged by the letters they wrote dur ing their courtship. Maybe the reason why a woman >s never contented is because content ment makes people fat. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller of For' Wayne will spend Sunday with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Miller. Mrs. Edward Shores returned t Huntington yesterday afternon after r visit here with Mrs. Page Burrell. Mrs. John Coffee and daughter Mary; Mrs. Mat Schafer and niece Mary Brown, visited in Fort Wayne to day. Miss Huldah Loser, a trained nurse from Fort Wayne, is here visiting wit! her sister. Mrs. Clifford Lee, and oth er relatives and friends. Ben Miller, of the Miller & Hunsick.'r bakery, returned home last night from a several days’ hunting trii in Wabash township. Mr. Miller, also brought home plenty of game to prove that he is some shot.

Loyal Woods went to Fort Wayne today noon. Miss Celeste Wemhoff was a Fort XVayne visitor this afternoon. Mrs. J. O. Sellemeyer and daughter, Martha, spent the afternoon in Fort Wayne. Miss Nellie Wiechert of Van Wert, Ohio, is the guest of her uncle, Dr. C. S. Clark, and family of this city. Albert Scheumann, the genial ticket agent at the Interurban office, is au tliority for the statement that the weather at St. John's is very cold. Mrs. H. R. Carper of Seymour, 111,, who visited here with her son, Philip. Carper, and family, left this morning for Garrett to visit with another son. Miss Marie Patterson will return horn this evening for an over-Sunday visit from Geneva, where she is serving as cashier for the Sam Acker sale. J. F. Barnes stopped off in this city a short time this morning on his way to his home at Huntington, from Lynn, and visited with his nephew, John Stewart, and family. Miss Annie Winnes is in receipt of the “Boot and Shoe Recorder,” a business magazine, which tells of a movement to start a boot and shoe contribution for the poor Belgian war refugees. The movement started in Boston and is spreading west. Mrs. Frank Meyers and daughter. Lesta, of Salem, and Mrs. Herman Lhamon and daughter. Fern who came here from Michigan for a visit, and will leave later for their new home at Seattle, Wash., are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Doy Lhamon. Lase Bud, who served in th’ Siege o' Chattanooga, durin’ th’ Spanish-Amer icafi war, says he hopes he’ll never have t’ love another country. Prof. Alex Aansey will address th’ high school this afternoon on “How t’ be Successful Tho’ Educated.”—Abe Mar tin. The trustees of the Indiana penal farm have sent a request to the au thorities at the Michigan City prison for about thirty prisoners to be used for the construction of the temporary buildings on the farm. It will be several days before the prisoners arrive. t Men confined in the Indiana county jails will be received by January 1. The equipment of Battery B at Fort Wayne, is being shipped to Lafayette, where a new battery will be The battery has been mustered out of service, in accord ance with an order from Governor Ralston. Improper housing for the equipment and a lack of interest are believed to be the reason for the removal of the battery. Robert Gerard, Herbert Lachot, Henry Gerke, Charles Hower and Har mon Gillig returned home last evenmg from Portland, where they attend ed a big class initiation of the Moose lodge at that place. Thirty new members were given the work and a large number of visitors from surrounding cities were present. A banquet and smoker followed the initiation. James Hendricks, living north of Ro Chester, has a freak pig with two tails, one placed where a pig’s tail should . be, the other between the hips on its ] back. His pigship is a cross between , a Duroc and Poland China, but as the . tails are red, it takes more after the , former strain than the latter. The , pig is lively and happy as if he had not one tail too many, in fact, seems . just a little proJkl of the extra ap , pendage. A press dispatch from Toledo says: ] The first bankruptcy growing out of i the hoof and mouth disease epidemic i to be reported is that of V. A. Fore- t man, stock buyer, of XVillshire, Van i Wert county, O. He filed bankruptcy t schedules in the United States court t listing liabilities of $5,072.80 with as- t sets of only $144.21. Foreman is said t to have lost a number of head of cattle t as a result of their contracting the hoof and mouth disease. t

“The Forbidden Way." which conies to the Bosse opera house on Monday November 23, is written on a theme that is a dramatic sensation. A strong gripping and vital drama that is cause for discussion throughout the civilized and enlightened world. A powerful indictment that will fortify them to combat against such conditions. Louise Dunbar, supported by the same great cast seen in "The Light Eternal ’ will present “The Forbidden Way” in this city. That there are 750 Odd Fellows' lodges in the state of Indiana with a total membership of 85,131, was brought out in the report of the grand secretary at the grand lodge of Odd Fellows at Indianapolis Wednesday. The session of the grand lodge closed Thursday afternoon. The report of the grand secretary also showed that in the past six months there had been a gain of 1,087 members. There was an average of one death to every 193.5 members. —l Big sale of farm goods and live stock at the Dr. Clark farm east of Decatur, Tuesday, the 24th. Be sure to attend if you need any thing offered.

WHAT NOT SEND By Way of Parcels Post— Postmasters Receive Notices ABOUT LIVE FOWLS Reptiles and Other Things —Rules Have Been Violated in Places. Postmasters are receiving warning to see that live chickens, birds, live animals or other pets are kept out of the mails. From Washington postal officials comes the word that they have discovered instances where postmasters have permitted them to be transmitted through the mails in direct violation of the department. Not only have these obviously harmless creatures been allowed to go through the mails, but it had been found that seven packages containing poisonous snakes and deadly insects have successfully been sent .from one point to another. Up to now there has not been much damage caused by these violations, but the Washington authorities thought that the best time to check he practice was in is in fancy. Section 472, postal rules and regu lations, distinctly say that all live birds or animals, as well as intoxicat ing liquors, insects and reptiles, any form of explosive, and inflammabli material and infernal machines and mechanical or other devices or compositions, which may ignite or ex plode, and all disease germs and scabs and all other natural or artificial articles, compositions or materials, cf whatever kind, which may hurt or damage property or mails are barred. It w’as thought to be a good idea tc warn the postmasters at this time tc. be careful of what goes through the mails because of the approach ol Christmas, when gifts of various na tures will be sent. Many of these gifts will be in the form of articles, that are not admissable, according to Section 472. Postmasters are going to be held responsible for any violations of this section and they are advised to use vigorous measures to guard them selves againt being fooled by the pub lie.

OVERLANDS IN THE WAR. London, Eng., Nov. 21 —A big squadron of 300 Overland motor cars is one of the important factors in the remarkable resistance being made by the intrepid Belgians against the overwhelming forces of the kaiser. Those cars practically made possi ble the successful withdrawal of the Belgian troops from beleagured Antwerp when it was believed that the entire army would be taken upon the fall of the city. The Overlands were used continuously during the retreat from the city, making trip after trip with loads of men, provisions and ammunition between the city and the first line of the allied troops. The cars were purchased shortly after the actual opening of hostilities from the stock of the Willys-Overland Limited, London distributor of Overland cars, by a commission of army motor experts headed by Colonel Jammott, chief engineer of the Belgian artillery. Fortunately, a large shipment of Overlands for sale in this territory had just reached London and the cars were available for immediate delivery. The order of the Belgians took every car the Overland distributor had to offer. A number of motor ears and light trucks figured in a series of exhaustive tests held to determine the ones best fitted for rigorous service in th° field. In the course of the trials an Overland car, equipped with a special military body, prepared for the purpose, traversed the long Hampstead hill in this city, on high speed, carrying a load of petrol approximating 1,900 pounds. The resultant sale was the largest individual order for cars ever placed with a single firm in the history of the automobile industry in England. Immediately after the tests, the Belgians ordered 200 Overlands. Although this was the entire number of cars they had been authorized to purchase for their government, they found the autos so satisfactory for their purpose that a second order for 100 additional cars of the same make followed shortly after the officers had made their report to headquarters. o - - JANITOR MAY DIE. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov] 21 —-(Special to Daily Democrat) —Maurice CampJiell, janitor of the state house, lost his footing whie washing a window two stories high, and fell to the ground. He will probably die.

OFFICIALS ARE CALLED TO ROME (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) it is declared with an engagement on a tremendous scale. Paris, Nov. 21,—(Special to Daily Democrat)—ln artillery fighting extending along the v/jstern and southern fronts the artillery of the allies gained the advantage yesterday. From Neiuport to the Aisne and on the Champagne district the allied fire holds the advantage and the Germans were prevented from constructing trenches. El Paso, Nov. 21, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Gen. Villa at the head of a column of his division from the north expects to enter Mexico City tn triumph on Sunday according to despatches received today. The general movement of Villa’s troops has begun. 20,000 soldiers with 100 cannon are being sent to the capitol and as railroad to Mexico City has not been interrupted Villa expects to reaclr there tomorrow. He expects no resistance whatever. 4 Petrograd, Nov. 21 —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —“The German attempt to march to Warsaw by breaking our front between Kielse and Radon has totally failed,” was the statement today of the Russian staff. "The Germans lost heavily and are in retreat.” Washington, Nov. 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The navy department heard from Captain Decker ot the cruiser Tennessee today concerning the shot fired across the bow of the cruiser’s launch while it was attempting to enter the Turkisli harbor. Smyrna. The message said: “Act not hostile, but unfriendly." The government will not rest with this report, but will carry the matter direct to the Turkish government, which has already been asked for its version. London. Nov. 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat)— A desperate battle is being waged at Lodz, Russian Poland, in which the Germans are trying hard to extend their front. This is clearly indicated today in Russian, German and .Austrian statements. A German statement, claiming that a victory at Lodz may decide the entire eastern campaign indicates the importance with which this battle is regarded.

ONLY ONE GOOD BOND. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov| 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —U.S. District Attorney Dailey this afternoon said that only one of the bonds presented for eighteen Terre Haute prisoners was acceptable, the others having been refused, although no reason was' assigned. STORES TO CLOSE. The following store will close all day Thanksgiving day: Charlie Voglewede. Peoples & Gerke. Winnee Shoe store. C. H. Elzey. Niblick & Co. M. Fullenkamp. Runyon-Engeler Co. Kuebler Co. Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson. Myers-Dailey Co. Holthouse, Schulte Co. Vance & Hite. F. V. Mills. Star Grocery. Sam Hite. Hower & Hower. Brushwiller & Baker. Pumphrey Jewelry Store. Hensley Jewelry Store. Hoosier Packing Co. meat markets will close at 10:30 for the rest of the day. The following drug stores will close at 11:30: Holthouse Drug Co. Smith, Yager & Falk. Callow & Rice. Enterprise Drug Co. <, WANT HUNTING STOPPED. In the County—Petition is Filed by Voters. A unique petition lias been filed with County Auditor T. H. Baltzell, for action of the county commissioners at their December session. A number of voters of the county ask that hunting be stopped in the county until January, 1915, or as much longer as is deemed necessary, on account of the hoof and moth disease. While there are no cases in this county, it is often ,spread by wild game and by the traveling of the hunters. o LOST —Bundle, containing a suit of clothes. Finder please return to this office. 264t3 Remember the Clark and Stevens sale two and a half miles east of De" catur next Tuesday, November 24.

WAR DECLARED ON THE TRUST FRESH FROM THE SUN-KISSED “VALLEY OF THE MOON” ORCHARD CURED Cluster Raisins AT PRODUCERS’ PRICES Clean —Sweet Healthful—Luscious Five Pound Box Delivered to your home, all charges PREPAID One Dollar Cut the high cost of living. Money cheerfully refunded if not the most de licious raisins you e ver tasted. Packed in air tight receptacle. Guaran teed to retain their natural flavor and original freshness. ■ mA book of recipes, entitled, “DAINTY RASIN DISHES,” will be sent free of charge with every order. Slip a dollar bill and send it on its way. We take the chance. Stamps accepted. Catalogue of prices on other dried fruits sent on request. DO IT NOW “RAISIN PRODUCERS EXCHANGE BOX 7 BERKELEY. CALIFORNIA

COTTON FOR THE SOLDIERS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) other war stricken countries, wounded men are dying in agony for the lack of a few’ ounces of it. And soon it will be Christmas time throughout the world. The undersigned hereby subscribe the amounts set opposite their names for the purchase of medicated cotton,.to be sent by parcel post to the foreign hospitals and Red Cross societies for use among the stricken soldiers.” These subscription sheets will be placed at the Winnes shoe store, Sam Hite’s grocery, Hower & Hower, Rice grocery, Mrs. McConnell grocery, Brushwiller & Baker, and the banks and other places and will also be circulated. Announcements of the plan w’lll be made in the various churches tomorrow and Monday and every possible effort made to raise as large a sum as possible by Wednesday morning at ten. If some of the children prefer to buy- their owm cotton they may do so, and if they will bring it to Dr. Hoffman's office in the interurban block, it will be shipped to them. Tiie plan of raising money rather than asking for cotton was taken because the wholesale drug houses are making special offers for this purpose and it is believed that much more goods can be purchased by buying all at once. It’s up to the good people of this city to give liberally to a cause of suffering humanity. Let's answer the cry of the dying soldiers of the foreign land. A list of the contributors will be published at the close of the subscription campaign. o Democrat' Want Ads Pay

DON’T FORGET THE GIVEN BY THE MOOSE LODGE No. 1311 In Knights of Columbus Hall Starting Mon., Nov. 23 Dancing, Entertainments, Good Music Pretty Booths, Change of Program Each Evening OPENING ADDRESS MONDAY EVENING JUDGE SMITH and MAYOR CHRISTEN Ladies Don’t Forget To Bring Your Fancy Work Doors Open at 7 Entertainment Starts at 8 Committee.

THANKSGIVING PROGRAM Will be Rendered Sunday Evening by Presbyterian Endeavor. The Misses Rowena Shoaf and Catherine Carey, leaders for the Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Thanksgiving service Sunday evening, have arranged the following excellent program: Opening Song. Scripture Reading. Song. Reading—Bridge's “We Give Thee Thanks, O, Lord.” Instrumental Solo — Chaminade's "Scarf !|nce” —Jirene Gregory. Reading of Clippings. Vocal Solo—Marie Patterson. Reading—VanDyke's “Do You Give Thanks?” Instrumental Solo—Nevin’s “Good Night”—Robert Colter. Questions. Instrumental Solo—Wach’s “Lofty Stride”—Alta Teeple. Prayer. Song._ Benediction. F. V. MILLS. THE GROCER, Invites you to call at his store for a line of goods that are A-l in quality and price, in reach of any one. Chase & Sanborn's Coffee, New Sweet Cider, New Cluster Malaga Raisins, California Budded Walnuts, and a full line of all kinds of nuts — candied cherries and citron, Crystalled Ginger, Heinz Mince Meat, Sweet Wrinkled Peas, Heinz Spaghetti. Pennsylvania Buckwheat, Libby’s Chili Con Came and Little Vienna Sausage, Snider's Oyster Cock-tail, Monarch Shredded Cod-fish, Van Camp's Tuna Fish, Yacht Club Salad Dressing, Old King Cole Brand of Figs.