Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 49, Decatur, Adams County, 26 February 1915 — Page 2

farmers save SI.OO per acre ; , ' _____ — ’ e<£ The Law ter “One-Man” Tractor will do it for you P and it will do in one day what it would take a team i many days ai.d it docs more for it plows me corners, | the hard crust, the entire field. SSe can show you L that the above statements are facts and we invite I you to see one of the demonstrations. Ve wi 11 be plowing from this time on in the vicinity of 1 reble __ v Hrv when the weather is fit. Come and see us or let us know if you are interested The Lawter is not a cheap machine but it is the greatest money saver for the farmer ever invented. Hundreds of proofs. Its the coming machme. You can nlow by day or night and you can plow ten acr< sm a day, an acre an he . Think of it Mr Farmer and get busy. Don’t let the other fellow make more profit than you when you can do it so easily. Gear drive n. Uses either gasoline or kerosine. Doesnot pack ground, plows 80 yards a minute. Weighs only 6500. Can be operated by one man. Does not eat when i.ut m use as your horses do. Its The 20th Century Way Os Farming. Pe Sure To See A Demonstration. KLOPFENSTEIN & U ERLING PREBLE, INDIAN A Agents for Adams, Wells and Allen counties.

HO Mi SEEKER EXCURSION FARES TO SOUTHWEST VIA CLOVER LEAF ROUTE First and Third Tuesdays of each month. See H. J. THOMPSON, Agent. Decatur, for information. LOW RATE EXCURSION TO ST. LOUIS AND RETURN CLOVER LEAF ROUTE SAI ’S. March €>th and 2Otti. 1915, See H. J. THOMPSON, Agent. Decatur, For Particulars. I- ’ Im xjJt Ft 4 fIM i DUVEEN bkOTHEHS PAY bOME $4,000,000 FOR MORGAN PORCELAINS. The Morgan collection of porcelains is undoubtedly the most comprehensive in the world, the piece de resistance of the lot being the famous red hawthorn case, believed to be the only one of its kind in existence. Its value was placed at more than SIOO,OOO some years ago. There are many other pieces of rare beauty besides this in th* collection.

WARD EXTRA HEAVY FENCES TH£ BEST AND HEAVIEST FARM FENCE ON THE MARKET TODAY IS MADE RIGHT HERE IN DECATUR AND SOLD AT THE LOWEST PRICES. I ttetat and fTtV mlnufacto'oHtmZ BASIC OPEN HEARTH STEEL WIRE whieh the government T I • T . he -T 1S , m ?, de 9 p EN HEARTH STEEL WIRE, extra Shy galvanized “nd ured h Onr FARM? 1 Trc reSl A a ? d “TS." mu . c * l longe ' tha " an T otheFwire mamfactm standard heights of 47 and 55X inches m both 6 and 12 inch spacing y gaivanizea ’ ana Our FARM GATES cannot be beaten and the prices are extremely low. The many re- ] P g * orders we are receiving is strong evidence that our products are what we claim for them. kp?«nthYwJii n M ? N S MESH FA ?- M AND HOG FENCES are the best on the mar- ~ Remember we manufacture FENCES AND GATES for every nurnose We • Iso handle al I MESIfcoMBINOT kinds of fence supplies and barb wire. pe ‘ Ue ' BUY IT NOW WARD MANUFACTURING COMPANY. ' NOW DECATUR, INDIANA. BUY IT NOW |

'to MEET MONDAY Township Trustees Called by County Superintendent Christen TO TALK BUSINESS Examinations for Common School Graduates May be Held in Townships. County Superintendent Ed S. Christen has called a meeting of the township trustees for mejt Monday, at which time he will ask them to ar ■ range for the three examinations for , common school graduates which will be held the third Saturday of March. April and May. Heretofore these examinations have been held only at central places, usually in Decatur. Berne or Geneva, but Mr. Christen will ask that each trustee conduct the examination in, his own .township, thus saving the children jhe expense and inconvenience of coming so far. The plans looks good. The regular monthly examination for February will be held at the Central school building and the indications are that the “exam” will be well patronized. —v — ——- ITS TIME TO BOOK YOUR SALE FOR SPRING I have been crying sa'es in this c» unty a good many years and feel that I can get the high dollar for you. I have conducted hundreds of success fu! sales which ought to convince any person that I can do as I say. It is now time to book your spring sale and I will be glad to give you a date...l speak German, Swiss and | English. Book your sale now. John Spuhler

'AMERICANS LOST I Three American Sailors are Drowned When Ship is Mined or Torpedoed. THE ALLIES ADVANCE J • T ; Germans Repulsed in LaBasse Region and Allies Gain Trenches. Wshington, Feb. 26, —Special to Daily Democrat) —Three men lost I their lives when the American steam- ! er Tarib sank oq Nordeny. This was officially reported to the state depaitment in a despatch from the counsel general at Rotterdam. Washington. Feb. 26.— (Special U Daily Democrat)—lt was explained I today that no effort has been made with Germany to prevent mine sow I ing in view of the fact that this gov- ' ernment has no proof that Germany has every laid she has indicated her intention of doing so. Paris, Feb 26 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Further gains for the allies all along the battle front particularly in the fighting west of Laßassee and in the Apremont forest were i reported in official dispatches today. ] The British repulsed another series cf German charges along the Laßas- ■ see Bethune road. They counter attacked and threw the Germans back, gaining 100 yards of trenches. o - CHARGED WITH BRIBERY. Terre Haute, Ind.. Feb. 27 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Terre Haute Post today charged Mayor Roberts with having offered bribes of SIOO to each of five councilmen to influence their votes on a city boundary ordinance. The Post announced that it had the affidavits of two councilmen. The two men making the in. Michael Leasee and Moninger and Boniberg, and they allege. accord i_r ; to the Post, that Cronin, Hugh Bran in, Michael Leasee and Maningerand Bomberg were the ones Roberts tried to bribe. These charges, it is understood. are preliminary to an attempt to impeach the mayor, who was recently indicted, charged with conspiring to corrupt the election. POLICE COURT. Fred "Prox” Jackson, who was picked up yesterday noon by Chief of Police Melchi on First street, on the charge of public intoxication, was brought before Mayor Christen this morning and pleaded guilty to the charge. He was assessed a fine of i $1 and costs amounting to sll. He v.’ill lay out the fine. A fight occurred in the Kintz cigar store yesterday noon, in which three young men participated. From the evidence that could be secured it appears that two of the young men attacked the third man and he was forced to protect himself with a billiard cue. Chief of Police Melchi is investigating the scrap and arrests may soon be made. o WOMEN MAY YET VOTE. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 27—(Special to Daily Democrat) —From some source unknown a quiet tip was given that the house expected to pass the limited suffrage measure before adjournment. When 150 suffrage advocates swarmed into the chamber on a demonstration, some color was given the story. o Democrat Want Ads Pay,

HIGHEST BIDDER Gets the Property of Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway May 4. DATE OF SALE' Set by Judge HartfordNo Further Litigation in Damage Case. The highest bidder will get the property of the Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway company Tuesday, 4. This is the date set this morning . by Special Judge Hartford of PortI tend, who came here to hold the hearing of a petition filed by Receiver French Quinn a short time ago. asking that the road's property be so;d An order was made that the road be > sold at public auction at the court house door on said date to create . funds with which to pay the costs • and charges of the trust, cost of operation and debts of the railway com- ; rany. The matter of priorty of claims and Hens is continued for fur ther consideration and determination, by the court. The sale is to be re- . ported to the court and approved by . the court. Orders for the sale had been made , at two prior times, but the minimum ' price for which it was to be sold had ; been set and the railway failed to . sell. Special Judge Hartford also made an order .after the stockholders and those interested in the road had been notified of the hearing, that no further steps be taken to prevent judg- j ment being rendered in the case of Harry Menefee, who was recently | awarded damages for injuries in ai. • collision. No appeal in this will be taken. INFANT DIED THURSDAY. — The infant girl of Mr. and Mrs. J John Mesacres of north of the city died yesterday and the funeral was (held in the afternoon at three o’clock, i Burial was made in the Decatur cemetery. o WHEAT PRICES DROP. Chicago. 111.. Feb. 26—(Special to Daily DemoTat)—The crumbling of the outer Dardanelles fortifications before the great guns of the allies found an echo in the local wheat pit today when all grains dropped wn.h a erash. Opening at $1.51 and $1.21 for May and July options, respectively, which were over-night recessions of 2% and 4’4 cents. May at one time went as low at $1.46. while July dropped to $1.20’4. The extreme drop i from yesterday on May was 7%c and on July 4,4 c. There was wild panic in the pit as prices fell. o HUPMOBILE FOR SALE. A Model H. car, 5-passenger, in fine condition. A bargain for any one who wants a car. Inquire “C,” Daily Democrat. 43t6 o MONEY TO LOAN On farms, 5 or 10 year time. Par tial payments any time, m-w-s-ts ERWINS’ OFFICE. FOR SALE —Three bronze turkey Toms and one hen; 24 pigs and 3 brood sows. Inquire of Sarah Ayres, Monroe, Ind., R. R. No. 2. It FOR RENT —Modern house, with furnace heat and all convenience,".. Will be vacant March I.—Erwin's office. 46t4 WOOD FOR SALE- -Good cook stove wood for sale. Leave orders at the Joe Rice North End grocery.—Lester Robinson. 48t3

LION BRAND WORK SHOES I are positively all leather and cor.- I tain no paper or any other imita- ti tion or substitute of any kind or ” character. | C. H. ELZEY Opposite Court House. - not vanity | F that causes a woman to admire .1 jewelry in a mirror. It’s the ea ;i f< | \ tion BhedCTl ’* Bfromsc,:ng * fUI 3ewe,ry ’ What woman does >1 *x' ‘ a ' ,nltre an, t lon s to ]. < S f it; I Xyl' ‘ 1 haTe an eXtenßiVe ,iße of diar. r and T'recious stones ftm your S( ■ " at prices that are extremely low, .■ sidering quality. PUMPHREY’S JEWELRY STORE “If its new, we have it.” Artistic Engraving - - Expert Repairing FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BUY SCHAFER HARNESS i -"K 'jit. * Tptt Z-j n W Lk. J J Cx /_[ Because our stock of team and Farm Harness is complete and we can give you the best assortment in the city to choose from/ Because we can give you prompt and satisfactory service. Because our harness are all made by men who- i are experts on the particular parts of harness on which they work. Because we do not cut nor use the fianky part of a side of leather. Because we guarantee every strap in our harness. Come in and let us show you the many individual features of our harness and we are sure you will then buy Schafer Quality Harness. LET US DO YOUR OILING AND REPAIM’ I (so. I vTJS-VjE TTOZr ttOXTE? - ■ -w