Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 295, Decatur, Adams County, 16 December 1914 — Page 3

CHRISTMAS GIFTS If you do not know whit tn k.. .. .. us give you a few suggestions y hl " “ I,orrib,e Man ” for Christmas let Bath Robes that areusdulthwh'' T" f ° rSmoking " r chewing Kum ‘ Pullman Slippers that wi nS v “ ba * h ° r nOt Smoker. Is< him even if he does always ride in the Combination sets of Sox Tip x, n .. , sox and tie and give the silk hqn iuv r ? ,ef u You can give him the 6 me snk handkerchief to the hired man We will lake great pleasure in showing you all these beautiful articles whether you wish to buy or not. VANGe. & HITE DECATUR’S CLOTHING STORE. s®bbF®Bß OUR CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOU Fancy House Slippers, far trimmed $1.25 and $1.50 values at - - $1.19 Buck Skin Slippers in purple, red and gray $1.50 Leather Top and Sole Slippers at $1.25 Moccosins in all sizes and colors ...... 60c All childrens and Misses hy-cut shoes in all leathers and all sizes will be sold at a reduction of 20 per cent. PEOPLES & GERKE i min i—ni'TTß .r7. ii mi nwiiiawiiiiwiii mt tin Useful Christmas Gifts I All during this YULE TIDE we I are showing Bed Davenports. -hjmj.hi i j V'V 1 I LL 1 I w t ■ .?/, ■•. IIP I I I Showing how they work in actual use. I How it offers you added comfort, convenience and I A REAL SAVING OF MONEY. I $5.00 FIVE DOLLARS $5.00 I brings one of these splendid davenport beds to your x. xx- « bed DAv r° IX this CM- ‘ he W I $5.00 down and $5.00 a mont . Not only is a davenport a convenience to be used in I'' y / but it fully takes the place of a bed. emergencies, out niu j „ j Innk over our wide variety. GAY, ZWICK and MYERS

ELECT JOHN FALK (CONTINUK* FROM PAGE ONE) wns referred the bill of Will Helm, for electric light used by the Church of God. reported that they found the bill to bo correct. Henry Heller, representing the Decatur library hoard, asked the council about some way to arrange for the electric light. The library board and the electric light committee will agree on some definite terms. The following bills were then allowed and the meeting adjourned: Smith, Yager &. Falk I 57.10 Isaac Chronister 32.50 Waterworks pay roll 34.24 National Express Co 2.61 Erie R. R. Co 145.81 Isaac Chronister pay roll .... 60.80 Democrat Co 31.74 National Mill Supply Co 85.94 The France Coal Co 43.21 National Mill Supply Co 8.38 Ft. Wayne Gas A Welding Co. 4.00 Line Material Co 6.98 M. J. Mylott pay roll 187.50 Ray Steele 1.75 H. M. DeVoss 2.50 Central Rubber & Supply Co.. 4.12 John W. Moore 100.00 Police Pay Roll 70.00 Chas. F. Steele & Co 60 Wm. R. Burkhead 3.00 A. C Foos pay roll 147.00 OrvAl Harruff 37.50 J. D. McFarland 3.00 Evening Herald 11.20 City Firemen 62.50 H. W. Johns Manville Co. .... 50.00 National Meter Co 6.72 Buffalo Meter Co 9.00 F. S. Webster Co 3.60 L. Lake 12.00 ■ o AN ACT OF CHARITY. We desire to express our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to the kind people in and around Pleasant Mills for the splendid donation given us last week. We have always tried to “Do unto others as you would be done by,” aud have faith to believe tliat the Lord 1 will provide. May the Lord bleas and prosper you as you deserve. C. K. RAVER AND WIFE. - — o ■ ■ - SUFFERS BAD FALL Mrs. George Keller, of Marshall St., was very painfully injured yesterday when she fell the entire length of a flight of cellar stairs at her home. No bones were broken, but she narrowly escaped a fracture of the bone I of the chest. She is confined to her bed today from the injuries received. o NOTICE. If you wish to buy a real good pi ano or sewing machine for a Christmas present, and at the right prices, you should see me before you buy, and examine my samples on the floor. Quality, and how they are made is what talks. Tuning, repairing and rebuilding in both branches a specialty. Drop me a card or 'phone. Inspection free. Respectfully yours, D. A. GILLIOM, Professional. So. Chestnut St., end of city. Samples at home. 288t12 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. By order of tne common council, the city treasurer will not do any outside collecting. All light and water bills will be payable at his office, which will be open from 8 to 11:30 a. m., and 12:80 to 5:00 p. m. This change to liecome effective January 1, 1915. j. d. McFarland, 287t21 City Treasurer. HOUSE FOR RENT—West Madison St. —Simeon J. Hain. 287t6 j

PUBLIC SALE OF STOCK

The undersigned will offer ut public sale at the residence of Philip Frauhiger, eight milea due weet ol Decatur, ten miles and a half northeaet of Bluffton, two miles and a half north of Curryville, on the county line road, on Friday, December 18, the following property, to-wit: Horses, 25 Head—Of all descriptions, including colts and aged horacs. Bay Belgian stud horse, 12 years old, weight 1300, a good breeder. He is an imported horse. Dapple gray mare, 6 years old; bay retire, 8 years old; general purpose mare, 7 years old; gen- i eral purpose horse, 8 years old; colt, a good spring colt; team 6-year-old i norses weighing 3000 tt>s; sorrel horse i 4 years old, absolutely lady broke; black horse, 5 years old, weight 1400. I and is thin. t Cattle, 45 Head: Three 5-year-old cows, fresh with calves by side: 3 four-year-old cows, fresh with calves by side. This is a good class of young Jersey cows: 2 Short Horn cows with calves by side; cow, 4years old Ist or March; 3-year-old Jersey I cow, with calf by side; 2-year-old heif-

DEATH A SHOCK (CONTINUUM FROM PAGE ONE) loving mother, who will be sadly missed in the home and community. Her death is the first one In the immediate family. She was married January 4. 1872, to Henry Heuer, who, with the six children bom to them, Is living. The children are: Miss So phia Heuer, at home; Fred Heuer, the druggist, of this city; Herman Heuer, residing on the farm west of this city; John, at home: Mrs. Henry Franz, Ft. Wayne; Theodore Heuer, ut home. There are two brothers und one sister. A brother, Gus Christianer, resides at the Heuer home; a brother, Martin, in Lincoln, Neb., and a sister, Mrs. Sophia Hobrock, in this' city. A message from the brother in Lincoln states that he will be unable to come on account of being ill with a severe cold. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon. The procession will leave the home at 1 o'clock standard time for tlie St. Peter's Lutheran church, where the Rev. Dornseif will officiate. After death the body was taken to the Wellman undertaking parlors, Ft. Wayne, until brought to this city last night on the 11 o'clock car by Yager Bros. & Reinking, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hener. From hero the body was taken to the homo bv driving. ■ — O I i Democrat Wants Ads Pav 1 /J J FOR CilF » & SEND YOUR FRIENDS “Wear Ever” I 1 ALUMINUM COOKING UTENSILS r i., . It has given us much pleasure to greet so many of our old friends this Holiday Season. . The appreciation with which their ■ gifts of "Wear-Ever” have been re- > ceived in past years has made them , staunch supporters of this famous . line, Pleased customers are our best ' recommendations. I "Could not sell me any other brand. ■ I Always look for the Trade Mark.". • ‘ They are the pride of my kitchen." .."Perfectly delighted.” "I shall always speak a good word for "Wear-Ever” ware and shall continue to buy it as my needs demand.” “About twelve years ago I bought my first Aluminum cooking utensil. That same kettle I am using to-day ! and it is in just as good condition ‘ as the day I bought it.” 'l ’ ' The “Wear Ever” Trade Mark is the mark of quality. WtAftfVER WcAJHVIH ©JOHN BROCK® TRMI RADI MAffi

er, will be fresh in January; 3-year-old cow will b« fresh In spring; 5 head ot Jersey hellers, due to caJve in Febru ary and March; 10 head steers weighing about 650 pounds; 6 head springer cows, due to calve In spring. We will have some more cattle by date of Bale. Come and look them over. One Spanish Jack, 9 years old. This Jack weights a thousand pounds und In a sure breeder. Sheep: 36 bead of breeding ewes, 1 from 1 to 3 years old. Saleto begin at 10 o’clock sharp. . Will sell sheep and cattle Wore dinner and horses after dinner. Terms:—Nine months’ time will be given with 8 ner cent interest from 4 date. This sale will be held in a large ‘ tent, rain or shine. Lunch will bo served by the Pleasant Valley Ladies' Aid society. Noah Fraughiger H Philip Fraughiger John Spuller and Jess Michaud auctioneers. W. W. Rogers, clerk. 11-12-14-16

GIVE PLENTY OF ELK BUTTER CRACKERS to everybody in the family at every meal, they are simply delicious, light, rich, and flaky and every one invites another. NEXT TIME BUY ELK BUTTER CRACKERS Richmond Baking Co. WMBBnMBMMIMMMWW'iiatTniiTiW>I BLANKETS AND ROBES This is Blanket and Robe weather. We have them, you need them. Our prices are the lowest, and cur assortment is the best. Come in and make us prove it. Go. WS J-JIAZZ; -STOI7- MOiTE-2-I HE I Lq’ HAVE YOU DONE YOUR XMAS SHOPPING?. If not come and get a 10 quart granite kettle with every $5.00 worth you buy, Saturday, Dec. 19th. 1914. KOLTERBROS; [NEW STORE MAGLEY .... INDIANA. L xX~7 DECIDE TO Turn your cold weather drives to pleasure drives, by using the Rattle Proof Union City Storm King. This buggy has individual features that will positively not be found on any other storm buggy. Come in and we will show you why the Union City is King of them all. Go.