Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 13, Decatur, Adams County, 15 January 1915 — Page 5

TOMORROW | Ladies Stage Last S Dress Shoes high B Spool or low heels. ■ Cloth top or Kid tops, B All good sizes and K widths. $2.45 ___ CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE. THE SHOE SELLER

I WEATHER FORECAST | Unsettled with snow or rain t>night. Warmer. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Adams were Ft. Wayne visitors yesterday. The father of eight or ten children should let mother do the boasting. When a man begins to abust ills own town it is time for him to hike. The truth about a baby is that it doesn't resemble anybody in particular. > Comparatively few people die of overwork, none of whom are statesmen. Opportunity rarely knocks at the door when there is a gloomy face at the window. A man who talks in his sleep mud be more entertaining to his wife than one who snores. James Hendricks and Clyde Hard' ,i attended the farmers' short course at Purdue university. Mr. and Mrs. Shafer Peterson are planning to go to West Baden the first of the week for a ten days’ stay. I John W. McKean and wife arriv' d this morning to nieet their son, Tilden, of St. Louis, who is here for a few days’ visit. The examinations for the closing of the first semister at the Decatur hiyh school closed today. They have been bin progress all week. Representatives of the various railway lines which pass through this ■ city were here today to convince br.siness men that the passenger rate should be increased to two and a hill cents per mile.

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Tonk Meibers and Marguerite Gerard visited in Fort Wayne yesterday. Mrs. W. R. Dorwin was a Fort Wayne visitor today, calling on Mrs. Jesse Braden. John Stark and Mary Kirchner of the Rex theater went to Ft. Wayne this morning. Martin Mylott will chaperon a party of fifteen to the big show at the Majestic theater tonight. The Misses Naomi Christen and Naomi Mayer, who are exempt from ex aminations in school today, went to Monmouth to visit the schools. Charles W. Yager, life insurance agent, njho has me.de a woi ferful record the past year at the business, has opened an office in the new bank block. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Teeple and daughter, Alta, went to Fort Wayne this morning and will remain for the play, “Potash and Perlmutter,” at tlie Majestic theater. B. J. Lynch left yesterday afternoon for his home at Jonesboro, Ark., after attending to some lumber business in tiie states of New York, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Some fellers git th’ reputation o’ bein’ so high priced that they often go hungry. Miss Fawn Lippincut wuz re-elected president o’ Th’ Mothers’ Club t’day.—Abe Martin. Cashier E. X. Ehinger of the Old Adams County bank, left this morning for Indianapolis, where he will attend an important meeting of the secrctar ies of the bank groups of the state. Jim A. Hendricks returned last ev ening from Purdue, Where he attend ed a meeting of the county road superintendents. It was a school of Instruction and the program was veryinteresting.

Joe Beery went to Fort Wayne tod»y noon. Mrs. J. F. Fruchte went to Fort Wayne today noon. Amos Hirschy of Berne was a business visitor here today. Ed Boknecht went to Fort Wayne today noon on business. Mrs. Curt Johnson returned to Fort Wayne this noon after a visit here with' her husband. Banker C. A. Dugan has gone to West Baden, where he wiH take a ten days’ treatment and rest. R. R. Schug and Amos Hirschy f Berne were attending to business matters here this morning. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Roop of Pleasant Mills changed cars here enroute to Fort Wayne today noon. Mrs. John Niblick and daughters, Helen Niblick and Mrs. A. D. Suttles, went to Fort Wayne today noon. Miss Georgia Magner of the Baughman & Hayslip store was off duty today, attending the funeral of her uncle, Caleb Andrews, at Monroe. Mrs. E. S. Christen and Mrs. John Christen went to Fort Wayne to visit with Mrs. Mary Lang and to attend the tabernacle meetings. They will also call on Mrs. John Magjey at the Hope hospital. Mrs. Jeremiah Archbold, mother cf W. J. Archbold, county treasurer, is seriously ill -,lth a complication cf ailments and her recovery is said to be very doubtful. She, is eightythree years old and a pioneer of the county. In the February Woman’s Home Companion appears a department called “The Exchange,” in which readers contribute ideas gathered from their own practical experience. A New York woman contributes the following suggestion: “A coarse piece of sacking carried in the automobile Will often help to get the c/r out of a hole, or slippery place. Placed on Hie ground, close to the wheel, it affords a gripping surface.”

When County Health Officer A. W. Brown of Bluffton, Ind., discovered that Sheila Barba, a laborer at the Erie Stone company’s plant, north of Bluffton, had the smallpox, he placed the entire quarry force of fifty men Under quarantine at the quarry and they will be kept isolated there unt'l the disease has been stamped out. They will be provided witli shelter and other accommodations night and day, and the quarry will be permitted to continue operations with all employes under quarantine. When Clover Leaf train No. 41 from Delphos arrived in the city yesterday morning, it was boarded and searched by local officers, who had been requested to be on the watch for Jess Allen, a former employe of the road, who, it is alleged, stole cash and endorsed checks to the value of sllO from offices of the railroad company at Delphos. Although the train was searched, no trace of the man coutd be found and it is believed that Allen, who is known to have boarded the train at Delphos, dropped off at Marion.—Frankfort Times. No letters written for a multitude to read can ever have that close contact with the inner consciousness of a human being, and so 1 want you to make a resolution to send me, at least, a “heart letter” every month for 1915, so that we can have the book ready for next year, and as a matter of course, every one whose contribution is selected, will receive an autographed copy of the new book as it comes fresh from the press. Let us make “Heart Letters,” the one distinctive feature of Uncle Sam’s mail service for 1915.—“ Let’s Talk it Over,” in National Magazine for January. The future only will tell the outcome as to fox farming. Some few farmers now are on a paying basis, many more are not, and with almost a certainty that increased offerings will cause a material cut in prices, it looks as if those who paid from $lO,000 up for a pair of breeders had best go very carefully. There are more than 150 fox farms on Prince Edward Island alone, many others elsewhere in Canada, besides several in the United States. One, after an initial expense of more than $140,000, is just beginning operations near Ogden, Pennsylvania.—December Outing. Several of the larger railroads have discontinued the distribution of toothpicks in their dining cars, ostensibly in the interest of estheticism although a very considerable saving of expense has been effected, amounting, in the case of one of them, operating out of Pittsburg, to the tidy sum of $5,000 per year. An official of the Canadian Pacific, which was a. leader in the innovation, writing in justification of its action in the presimes, says: ‘,We have done it because of the large number of letters received from patrons complaining of the abuse of them (toothpicks) by some while sitting at the table. Another reason for their being discontinued is the fact that they are not used in any firstclass hotel or restaurant. There is no more reason for toothpicks being offered to guests than for offering any other dental accessories.”

SUCCESS IN FRUIT GROWING By Ernest Doepke, 762 Davis street, Fort Wayne. Indiana, representative for the Indianapolis Bridgeport Nurseries. It is the object of the writer to explain in a fair, reasonable and convinicing way how any man or woman of ordinary intelligence, owning a few acres of land, may become independent in a few years by planting fruit trees. There are possibilities for a greater income in fruit growing on the farm, with the same expenditure of energy and brain, than raising any other crops, and farm life may be made attractive. Fruit growing means less labor, les worry and less uncertainty than any other farm proposition, and is worthy of the careful consideration of any owner of a farm or piece >f land adapted to the growing of fruit. The records of orchards are almost incredible. It is a deplorable fact and a source of regret that many farmers in Indiana are not aware of the excellent opportunity fruit growing offers to increase the income of the farm. These people sadly neglect their nwn interests oy not planting fruit trees. But lack of knowledge of the possibilities of how to make money has kept many a good man down. Far-sighted business men and farmers are commencing to take advantage of the improving prospects of fruit growing by planting large areas with the choiciest fruit trees. Success in fruit growing depends far more upon the man who cares for the trees than upon the soil in which they are grown. A man with a sound, head and a little enterprise need not hesitate to plant fruit trees. Not soil fertility, but often more brain fertility is needed. In planting fruit trees not only the latitude, altitude and location, but also the texture and structure of the soil, with its various physical requirements, must be taken into consideration. Each individual variety of fruit trees has its own soil preference, and soil adaptability, besides other peculiarities. Varlties of fruit trees, in elost' proximity, should always bloom at the same time. This refers to the fact that some varities are self-fertile, while others are impotent and must be made fruitful by the pollen from neighboring trees. Plant the latest keeping varieties of apples of beautiful appearance, and plant few varieties. Do not plant peach trees tender in bud. Prefer always varieties which are most hardy in wood and bud. The greatest possible degree of Immunity from injurious climatic agencies can be secured by selecting varieties of fruits with reference to time of blooming. Do not plant peach trees of Persian origin. Plant only Chinese peach trees. Never plant June buds. The proper selection of suitable varieties of fruit trees for different soils, localities and purposes require a knowledge which the average nurs ery salesman does not possess. Many a disappointment or failure caused by improper planting of fruit trees and other nursery stock can be traced directly to the inefficiency of the salesman, who, being without the slightest knowledge of the composition and the function of soils, does not know whether or not the nursery stock he recommends for planting is adapted to the grouhd in which it is to be planted. An Intimate knowledge of all this is paramount importance. It is the golden key to success to select the proper variety of fruit trees suitable for your ground. Before taking an order a conscientious salesman will always investigate the physical condition of the soil by the litmus reaction test, and a chemical test should be made with one of the well-known acid digestion methods. The adaptation of the soil to the special requirements of each variety of fruit is a question of prime importance, the fact cannot be too strongly emphasized, that the principal failure in fruit growing is due, primarily, to a selecton of varities not adapted to the soil. It is not advisable to buy from a salesman who does not make these tests of the soil; it will save a lot of future unpleasantness. The welfare of the sold nursery stock should always be an object oi constant anxiety to the salesman, and he must avail himself of every opportunity to render efficient service to the owner of it, advising him of the most approved methods of taking care oi the stock, thus establishing agreeable relationships between customer and himself. With careful and proper selection of varieties of fruits to be planted, prosperity will come to many places which are in comparative poverty now. Plant nursery stock which has been grown In Indiana. Why make your trees adjust themselves to a big change in soil conditions, air and climate, if you live in Indana? The Indianapolis Bridgeport trees are grown right here in Indiana and, consequently, accustomed to the soil and temperature in which you

BIG CLEARANCE SALE ON RUGS 20 Per Cent DISCOUNT PICKING OUT RUGS NOW IS BETTER THAN PUTTING MONEY IN A SAVINGS BANK. Save a dollar or two or three or four or five or — ten on each Rug; 20 Per Cent is pretty good inUterest, that, with no risk to run; no chances to take—because rugs will be no cheaper; they’ll be higher, in fact are already higher at the mills. r—-- MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS AND p SAVE THE DIFFERENCE Have the purchase laid aside until spring jf you pay part now an( j b a ]_ Sance as soon as you can spare it. By the time you will want the rug it will have been paid for, and you will hardly miss the money. —■II —■—■ »l IW< 1 ll— rw - udl I J ii fl a rid b ktfa J k 1 1 J WE LEAD - OTHERS FOLLOW - ' • (DECATUR. IND.

wish them to live. Such trees are sure to start growing promtly, sure to bring you good results. Tests of soils and investigations as to the advisability of planting fruit trees will cheerfully be made free ?f charge. If interested in fruit growing kindly drop me a postal card and I will call on you. ERNEST DOEPKE. 752 Davis Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana. P. S. —All nursery stock is positively sold at lower prices than it can be obtained elsewhere. o ABOUT THE SICK Mr. and Mrs. Louis Egiy and Mrs. Brentlinger went to Fort Wayne this morning to call on their mother, Mrs. Emil Egiy, who is recovering from an operation at tlie Lutheran hospital. Miss Huldali Kiefer, who has been at the home of her sister, Mrs. Julius Haugk, since returning from tlie Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne, several weeks ago, where she had an operation, has returned to her home in tlie country. She remained here for treatment from her local physician. Mrs. W. E. Smith shows continued improvement at tlie Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne, where she was operated upon. — o NOTICE. This certifies that I have had tlie rheumatism for twenty years, have tried the doctors’ and home remedies and nothing gave me much relief until I used Hawkins’ remedy. I used one bottle and it helped me more than anything I ever used. MRS. JACOB A. BAKER. This liniment can be bought at Williams’ grocery. lltG o FOR RENT —Four furnished rooms, for light housekeeping, inside railroads. —B. W. Sholty, 'phone 521 itt MONEY TO LOAN On Farms:- 5 & 10 years. FRISINGER & SHAMP Office With Frisinger & Co.

THE ADVANTAGE OF PLANTING Home-Grown Nursery Stock Why not plant home-grown trees on your place Nursery stock, which is grown in Indiana, is always more acclimated to soil and climate than stock which has been shipped from a distance. Patronize home trade and leave your good money right in your own state. It is certainly foolishness to buy nursery stock from ether states, when you have a reliable nursery in Indiana. Do not be tempted to pay exorbitant prices for nursery stock and be robbed of your good money. All our trees will be replaced free of charge. If interested in planting fruit or shade trees, small fruits, ornamental stock or strawberries, kindly drop me a postal card and 1 will call on you. ERNEST DOEPKE 752 Davis Street, FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. Representative of the Indianapolis Bridgeport Nurseries. Ask Smith, Yager & Falk about our trees. Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson Are Offering Unusual Bargains In Their Clearance Sale. $lO Buys A Good sls Overcoal. Any Overcoat In The Store At One-Third Off. MEN’S PANTS. SI.OO kind for $ .75 $4.50 will buy a good $6.50 1.50 kind for 1.15 2.00 kind tor 1.50 shee P P elt lined Coat ' 2.50 kind for 1.90 3.00 kind for 2.25 Any suit in the store from 4.00 kind for 3.00 5.00 kind for 3.75 20 to 33 1-3 per cent off. ■ See Our Show Window For Bargains. Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson