Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 133, Decatur, Adams County, 4 June 1915 — Page 3

This Two Button Gaby Pump appeals to a lot of girls who cannot wear a baby doll shape. It comes up just a little higher at the throat and prevents that gappy appearance so noticeable in most pumps. Girls $2.50 \ Misses $2.00 Childs $1.75 CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE. AT THE SIGN OF THE BIG SHOE

WEATHER FORECAST | Fair tonight. Saturday cloudy. Making a night of it is apt to spoil the next day. Some married men talk too blamed much about personal liberty. Dr. J. C. Grandstaff of Preble was a business visitor here yesterday. A tightwad is a man who has more money than friends —and is glad of it. There are also occasions where endurance is mistaken for hospitality. No woman should expect her favorite perfume to take the place of a bath. Walter Dietsch of Celina. Ohio, arrived today for tiie McCrory-Miller weddiflff When a woman is able to make some other woftan jealous she realizes that she has not lived in vain. Miss Huldah Kieffer of northwest of the city was a shopper here yesterday. Mrs. Herbert Borroughs returned to her home in Decatur Wednesday evening after spending a week or two in this city at the home of her mother. Mrs. Martin Stair.—Bluffton News. Some folks are near sighted an’ others can’t see you unless they want somethin’. You can git a purty fair workin’ clew t’ an autoist’s disposition by th* condition o' his fenders.—Abe Martin. The Lyon evangelistic party will hold a four weeks’ tent meeting at Angola, beginning Sunday, June 27. There will be a large chorus choir under the direction of Professor and Mrs. Jones.

TheliomeOfQuality Groceries CLEANING HOUSE? LET US HELP YOU WITH ’ Bonami Brick 13c Lye .'...10c, 3 for <esc Bonami Powdered 10c Washee Wafers 10c Pride of the Kitchen 5c Vine-0 25c Sopolio 10c Carpet Beaters 10c Dutch Cleanser 10c Scrub Brushes 13c Porter’s Delight 5c Whisk Brooms 10c Ammonia .-Oc Fly Swatters 10c Brooms, Mops, Soaps, Borax, Soap Chip. We pay cash or trade for produce, Eggs 16c Butter 15c to 21c M. E. HOWER North of G. K. & I- Depot Phonejoß_ IF. M. SCHIRMEYER FRENCH QUINN President Secretary Treas. | I THE BOWERS REALTY CO. I REAL ESTATE, BONDS, LOANS, L ABSTRACTS p I The Schirmeyer Abstract Company complete Ab- I street Records, Twenty years’ Experience Farms, City Property, 5 per cent. MONEY

James Ross went to Fort Wayne this morning. William D. Hoffman was a Fort Wayne visitor today. Mrs. Burt Shirely went to Fort I . Wayne this morning for a visit. 1 Mrs. Margaret Louthan arrived from Fort Wayne for a visit with relatives. 1 Mrs. W. S. Sutton went to Fort Wayne this morning to visit with relL atiyes. Mrs. Ed Johnson and two children , went to Monmouth for the day with relatives. Mrs. H. G. Knoff went tp Decatur Wednesday to the bedslde of her' sister, Mrs. Joe Johnson, who is seriously ill. Mrs. Knoff has been visiting ’ here with her son, R. G. Knoff, and family for a few weeks. —Geneva Her- ■ aid. An order for a million and a half pairs of war shoes has been placed ' with a shoe manufacturing company of Binghamton, N. Y„ by the Roumanian government. It is to be a rush order and the shoes are to be constructed in accordance with special specifications. A Detroit woman seeks a divorce because her husband is a “dub” at poker and recites to support her allegations an instance where he held out with three measly deuces against a “full house.” A bluff goes no further in the matrimonial game than in the great American game of chance. Joseph Pfefferl, of Nappanee, is not expected to recover as the result of injuries received on the farm of a neighbor Tuesday afternoon when a circular saw broke and striking Mr. Pfefferl On the shoulder cut a clean gash from the shoulder to the opposite side of the body, evering every rib in its course and ripping out the victim's lungs.

Mrs. Shafer petwaos went to For* I Wayne yesterday. Mrs. Oscar Lankenau went to Fort Wayne today noon. Mrs John Colchln was a Fort Wayne visitor today. Attorney F. S. Armontrout of Geneva was a business visitor <n the city today. Fred Rohrer, editor of the Berne Witness, was a business visitor here today. Fred Rohrer, the well known pub Usher of Berne, was here today, looking after business matters. Oscar Austin of Elwood was here] today attending to business. He left ’ this afterpoon for Van Wert. I Paul Reinking, auditor of the Fort ’ Wayne & Springfield railyaw, made a business trip to Fort Wayne today noon. George Ineichen of Wabash township and Commissioner Chris Eicher were attending to business agairs here today. Mrs. Dan Niblick went to Vera Cruz today to visit with her mother. Mrs. Michael Henneford. Mrs. Henneford who has been ill, is getting better. The commissioners will meet nert ■ Monday for their regular monthly . session, at which time the usual amount of routine busines? will be transacted. The Art Smith pictures at the Crystal tonight will attract many who feel like they know the famous aviator l who is now startling the crowds at the San Francisco exhibition. The last meeting of the season for . the Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid society was held at the home of Mrs. Dale Moses yesterday. After the business, there was a social, with a word guesing contest and Mrs. Moses served refreshments. Mrs. C. E! Bell will take her Bible class, which was organized by Mrs. Clase, to Ossian tonight, to attend the tabernacle meetings now in progress there. They will go, sixty strong, to Fort uayne and from there to Ossian over the traction line. Mrs. Lew G. Ellingham will arrive tomorrow to arrange for some improvements fit the Ellingham home, Adams and Winchester streets. She will be the guest of Mrs. J. H. Heller. They will move their goods to this city within the next week or so. The new tennis court on the Niblick ground, corner of Third and Court streets, has been completed and is already a busy place for the youngsters. The court was constructed by the Civic Improvement society, the use of the ground being donated free by the Niblicks. Use of initials n business affairs, even in bankruptcy proceedings, in- ’ stead of full names, was approved by the supreme court which reversed a decision of the Indiana supreme court that it was not a satisfactory compliance with the bankruptcy law of Geo. F. Kreitlin, of Indianapolis to ' register as one of his creditors “C. Gerger.” The court also held it was not necessary for a bankrupt to give I street addresses of creditors even in I large cities. I Three weeks and three days have elapsed since the finding of the body of an unknown man, supposedly a tramp, along the Pennsylvania tracks a short distance from the Hagerty crossing, east of Delphos, and despite all efforts made by the authorities, they have been unable to obtain identification of the tragedy victim. It is ; now deemed certain by the authorities that it will be necessary to bury the tragedy victim as a pauper. The interment may be some time this week. The body is at the Kavermann morgue. A narrow escape frou serious injury was experienced last evening, when a young Smitley boy was knocked from his bicycle and run over by a motorcycle, driven by Frank Johnson. Smitley was riding north on Second street in front of the Rex theater, with Josnson coming just behind him. . In an attempt to turn around Smitley's bicycle came directly in front of the motorcycle. The young boy was knocked off and both wheels of the motorcycle passed over him. To prove, however, that it takes more than a mere motorcycle to hurt him, Smitley arose, straightened out his bicycle, and rode away as happy as ever. A party of Lehigh Valley railroad officials, including both operating and traffic men, has just returned from a unique business trip. Seeking to learn at first hand what their patrons in the middle west had to suggest for the betterment of the line’s service, the party visited all the largest cities. * Ideas of all kinds, affecting the dispatch of business, whether they were already in vogue on other lines or represented the ideas of shippers, on how their freight should be handled, were carefully noted and where practical will be adopted on the Lehigh Valley. The trip lasted four Weeks and the party interviewed prominent western railroad men as well as .shippefs in the# search for ideas.

WOMAN COULD NOT SIT UP Now Doe* Her Own Work. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Helped Her. Ironton, Ohio. — " 1 am enjoying better health now than ! have for twelve @ years. When I began to take Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound I could not sit up. I had female troubles and was very nervous. I used the remedies a year and 1 can do my work and for the last eight months I have worked for other ■ women, too. I cannot praise Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound enough for I know I never would have been as well if I had not taken it and I recommend it to suffering women. ” Daughter Helped Also. “I gave it to my daughter when she was thirteen years old. She was in School and was a nervous wreck, and could not sleep nights. Now she looks so healthy that even the doctor speaks of it. You can publish this letter if you like. "-Mrs. Rena Bowman, 161 S. 10th Street, Ironton, Ohio. Why will women continue to suffer day in and day out and drag out a sickly, half-hearted existence, missing threefourths of the joy of living, when they can find health in Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound ? If you have the slightest doubt that Lydia E. Pinkham's VegetableCompoundw ill help you.write to Lydia E.Pinkham MedictneCo. (confidential) Lynn. Mass.,for advice. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by a woman and held in strict confidence. -— ■ ■ o » ■ ■-■Sj.JI Old Mother Earth’s Constipation Remedy I i !r 1 — ■ 4» Old Mother Earth herself provided every single ingredient, from the may-apple root to the sugarcoating, that goes into Sentanel Laxative Tablets. Sentanels contain no mercury (calomel); they’re easy workers, but they do their work well. 10 doses for a dime. At your druggist’s. A physician’s trial package (containing 4 doses) will be mailed you if you write, mentioning this advertisement. The Sentane’ Remedies Co., 804 Madison St., Covington, Ky. o WANTED —To hire -arm hand by rhe month. Best of reference demanded. Inquire this office. HOtf

| Ward Extra Heavy | I FENCES | ii THE BEST AND HEAVIEST FARM FENCE ON THE MARKET TODAY IS MADE RIGHT || H HERE IN DECATUR AND SOLD AT THE LOWEST PRICES. Realizing the increasing demand for an extra heavy square mesh fence we have recently equipped our factory with the best and most modern machinery for the manuJarY.' facture of same. . / ZiA I . W.. A The above fence is made from OPEN HEARTH STEEL WIRE, extra heavily I B galvanized, and in standard heights of 47 ann 55 1-2 inches in both 6& 12 in. spacing. “ Our EXTRA HEAVY DIAMOND MESH FARM AND HOG FENCES are the BOMB best on the market and so well known that no further comment is necessary. Our EX- ESy TRA HEAVY DIAMOND MESH COMBINATION POULTRY AND STOCK FENCE is positively the strongest fence of its kind manufactured and will turn cattie and hogs as well as your poultry. It lias no competition and is a world beatei. Our ORNAMENTAL' LAWN FENCES are the best-made. All of the above fences are made from BASIC OPEN HEARTH Si EEL WIRE whicn the govern- BSJFi ment experts have tested and found to resist rust and corosion much longer than any other wire manufactured. Cur J 1 ARM GAIES cannot.be beaten and the pricesaie extremely low. The many re-orders we are receiving is strong evidence that our products are what we claim for them. 4 Remember we manufacture FENCES AND GATES for every purpose. We also handle all kinds of fence supplies and barb wire. -a ifc & li' > gSt] Call at our factory and see what we have to offer you. It will be a pleasure to our Sales Force to show you through our modern plant, whether you buy from us or not. If vou cannot call, telephone No. 257 at our expense or drop us a card and we will mail you our catalog. ‘UftiVIIMHBSUn Ward Manufacturing | Company I BUY IT NOW DECATUR, IND. BUY IT NOW

Keep Your Eyes On Varsity Fifty Five . It’s the suit your going to wear if /hBWjW'Sz you want style that’s out of the ordinary. HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX have backed this suit design with high quality fabrics and skillful workmanship. It’s a sure winner and you’re going to catch the idea the minute you see this suitWe’ll show you the newest checks, plaids and stripes at $lB, S2O, $22.50 and $25. HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & CO. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys

|The Constipation Curse | Constipation-clogged bowels cause pain and sickness; 95 per cent of our ills, say the authorities. Sentanel Laxatives bring quick relief. All vegetable—contain no calomel. Ten doses for a dime at any druggist’s. Physician’s sample free upon request if you mention this advertisement. The Sentanel Remedies Co., Inc., 800 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky. o HOUSEHOLD sale. Commencing at 1 o’clock, Saturday, June 5, I will offer for sale at my residence, 604 North Second street, the following household goods: One hard coal burner, 1 cook stove, tables, chairs and various other articles. 130t4 MILLARD COWEN. o FOR SALE CHEAP—Good eight-room house; outbuildings, well, cistern and fruit; best location in the town of Pleasant Mills. See H. O. Davis, ■ Pleasant Mills, or write G. W. Bar- ' nett, Red Key, Ind. 126t6

II ICE TEA AND LEMONADE I | GLASSES I In either floral or etched designs, with or > without handles, makes a very desirable jc summer gift. \Ve also have the long handled ice tea spoon to be used with these tall > ■ Glasses. £ I SEE OUR GOBLETS. I BPUMPHREYS JEWELRY STORE| “If its new, we have it. ’ < ■Artistic Engraving Expert