Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 150, Decatur, Adams County, 24 June 1915 — Page 3

TO NIGHT The Last Call For This Sale OPEN AGAIN TILL 8 CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE. AT THE SIGN OF THE BIG SHOE

WEATHER FORECAST I i tmatmtmmxtantmmttmmsmatf I Showers tonight. Warmer. Miss Goldie Roth of Monroe went to Fort Wayne this morning. Ignatius Closs returned to Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon. D. I. Weikel of Fort Wayne was a business visitor here yesterday. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Patterson spent yesterday afternoon in Fort Wayne. Mrs. C. Burr was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson at dinner yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Mangold went to Fort Wayne this morning to be the guest of her sister. Mrs. Earl Waterman. Mrs. John Lahey accompanied her sister’s children, Delphi, Ethel and Deems, to Kendallville to join their mother who went there to make her home. C. C. Noble of Decatur drove one of the jitney bus bodies out of Au•burn on a Ford Wednesday. The body was built by the Eckhart ?arriage company. Mr. Noble intends to operate the bus between Dacatur and Geneva.—Aubbrn Times. In some of the southern counties of the state, where harvesting has already begun, the papers state that grain dealers are engaging new wheat at 90 cents per bushel. It is the general impression, apparently, that the price will be 85 to 90 cents. Aino, it is said, many farmers will store their wheat, rather than sell at this price, while others will stack their grain and postpone threshing for a few weeks.

The Home Os Quality Groceries Mason Pt. Fruit Jars Doz 50c Mason Qt. Fruit Jars Doz 60c Mason Half Gal. Fruit Jars Doz 75c Golden State Qt. Fruit Jars Doz 90c Jell Glasses Doz . 20 and 25c New Cabbage lb. .. 3c Texas Onions lb. .4c New Potatoes pk. . . 35c Qld Potatoes bu. . 50c Strawberries Qt. . . . 10c We pay cash or trade for produce, Eggs 15c Butter 15c to 21c M. E. HOWER N«th of G. R. &I. Depot Phone 108 IF. M. SCHIRMEYER FRENCH QUINN « President Secretary Treas. | 'THE BOWERS REALTY CO. I n REAL ESTATE, BONDS, LOANS, g ABSTRACTS | fl The Schirmeyer Abstract Company complete At- L bf stract Records, Twenty years’ Experience Farms, City Property, 5 per eent. MONEY

Mrs. Milo W. Hilyard of Chicago, who has been visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Breiner, foseveral weeks, will probably return home next Tuesday. They expect to visit Sunday in Fort Wayne. So highly did the Parson Osborn company please the patrons of the Crystal theater last evening with their high-class lyceum entertainment that Manager Parent has signed for a return date by the company within the next month. This will be exceptionally good news to the people who could not attend last evening. Tonight’s bill is .composed of a Vitagraph drama entitled, “The Black Wallett,” another “Haxards of Helen” episode, entitled “The Death Train,” and a Vitagraph comedy entitled “Cupid’s Column,” featuring Sidney Drew and Jane Morrow. Tomorrow’s program consists of a three-reel feature, entitled “The White Goddess,” and featuring Alice Joyce. A general invitation to all tennis players in this city has been received to enter tflw fourth annual Northern Indiana Tennis tournament to be held at the Fort Wayne Country club from July 26 to 31 under the auspices < f the U. S. N. L. T. A.. The tournament is open to all amateur tennis players and the events will consist ’of men’s singles, doubles and consolation ladies’ singles, Rouble and mixed doubles. An entrance fee of $1.50 for singles and $2.00 per team for doubles will be charged. Besides the two main trophies, cups will be awarded to winners of singles and doubles and a consolation in men’s singles, open to all contestants defeated in their first match actually played. All entries must be made before July 24 to G. E. Riggin, 1512 Fairfield avenue. Fort

Who remembers th’ de-faaliionsd couple that naed t* go out walkin’, Constable Newt Plum has ordered Lase Bud to nut dlmmors on hie blue serge auk.—Abe Martin. If you are looking for work bow you might be able to hook up with a Job on somebody's farm. The farmers will hav* a lot to do for several weeks to come in the corn, wheat, oats and hay llokls, and as the work is going to be rather well bunched It will require long hours to get it all done, A new use has been found for the Ford automobile, A machine passed through the city, going west, Wednesday afternoon, with a cow and a man occupying the tonneau. The man had his arras about the neck of the bovine, which apparently was enjoying the “joy ride.”—Hartford City Gazette. , It is reported that Jacob Martin and John Joseph will open a new restaurant and bakery in the east alley room of the new Julius Ilaugk block on Madison street, and will be roa-ly for business about August first. Mr. Martin is one of the oldest restaurant and bakery men in the city apd Mr. Joseph has had considerable experience in the confectionery and fruit line. John D. Stults received word this morning of th* death of his uncle, John Slieneman, at Coldwater, Mich. Mr. Sheneman had suffered from Bright's disease for some time and his death was not unexpected. He was aged about seventy-four years and was well known here, having frequently visited relatives in this l>eality, Mr. Stults win attend the funeral. arrangements for which havfc not yet been announced. The “dry” committee which is in charge of the Montpelier local option battle to be settled at the polls on July 6, evidently believe that Montpelier is already just as good as "dry.” An advertisement is published in a recent issue of the Montpelier paper offering SSO reward on and after “October 5, 1915,-when the saloons of the city of Montpelier have closed their doors,” for ii.forma*'on that will lead to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons foun ( ] to be operating or running any so-call-ed blind tigers. A reward of S4O offered for the second conviction for the same offense, and a reward of $25 is offered for the third and each succeeding offense. Accompanied by the city band, a ( delegati >n of over fifty firemen and friends left this morning at 7:03 over the G. I. & 1. railroad for Union City to alt) »d the annual convention of the N' rtheastern Indiana Volunteer Firemt n’s association. The delegation as ;embled at the city hall at 6:30 o’clock and formed a parade, marching to the depot where then entrained in a special car attached to the regular train. It is thought possible that some of the local men will appeeV in the contests. The men will retun i home on the midnight train. Willi: m Parent and William Keller are s >rving at the fire department in the a >sence of Captain Dellinger and Drive ■ Kortenbrer. _ For the purpose of bringing an "nd to a ieged grafting in the justice courts of Elkhart township (Gosben city) Mayor Spohn Tuesday began holding daily of a municipal court, which will be a ‘‘feeless tribunal. Determination by the mayor to conduct court was reached soon after the drys carried Goshen at the city local option election and following charges made openly that abuses were being practiced by justices and police court officials in the levying and collecting of fees. Since then the grand jury has indicted two justices, the chief of police, two policemen and a former policeman, all of whom are under bond, charged with having practiced extortion. The executive committee of the “Dry" organization in Kokomo has decided not to call the Rev. M. H. Lyon of Winona to address a mass meeting during the local option campaign. Mr. Lyon, who conducted a revival at Kokomo a year ago, promised to help in the local option fight but the local workers believe that they can do better without any outside influences. This is the last week of the campaign fiefcrc the election, which will be held June 29 Both the w ts and drys have good organizations. Each side has a “spy" ayf tcm and whenever one of the adherents of the other side shows signs of wabbling alt the influence possible is brought about to change him. The drys. headed by Attorney J. B. Joyce, have organized a committee to combat these men in any arguments they start. Don’t forget the penny social Friday night at Isaac Nelson's. A good program will be given. 150t2 FOR SALE—One oak bed, springs and mattress. 1 velvet >ug, 2 velvet carpets, 1 wash stand, 1 rocking chair, 1 Wilson heater, Vavorite base burner, and a number of green window blind;. Call at once at 134 Scats Tliitd street.

INSUREJEPOSITS People’s Loan & Trust Company Adopt New Guarantee System. AFTER EXAMINATION Insure All Deposits; Whether Checking, Savings or Certificates. The People’s Loan & Trust company of this city yesterday adopted a system which lias recently become a very popular one over the country, when the American Guaranty compony of Columbus, Ohio, issued to them an indemnity bond, which Inwires the deposits made in that bank. The various funds of the government, •fate, county and city are guaranteed ■ow and the directors of the People's Loan & Trust company felt that the that additional protection an<j they that additional protectnion and they have therefore closed the deal wi h tlie Columbus company, the same going into effect yesterday, the 23rd. The surety company is examined by the banking examiners in each state hi which it does business, making the depositor doubly safe. The insurance covers all deposits, whether cheeking, savings or certificates. The representative of the company when as.ked about it today, said the deal had been closed and in telling of the m< r its of the plan referred to a recent decision of the attorney general <f the United States, which said: “A contract of insurance or guaranty may afford protection to depositors by securing the performance of an obligation on the part of the bank which otherwise might not be performed. And it is not unreasonable to believe that such a contract, at the same time, may prove valuable to the hank because bf the confidence it may assure. Whatever protects the depositors, protects the bank became it aesnres confidence in the bank." 0 WANTS WHISKEY BACK? Muncie, Ind., June 24 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A new wrinkle in blind tiger reputation was uncovered today when Chief of Police Mcllvane was made defendant in two replev'n suits filed by Chauncey and Lucius Stillson, brothers, in a local justice court. The plaintiffs in both complaints declare Mcllvane as superintendent of police, unlawfully retained of liquors owned by them. They ask for possession of the property and a judgment of $lO and costs in each case. The liquors were confiscated when raids were conducted by the police several weeks ago. Papers were served on the police chief today and the liquor taken in charge. —■ 'O WILL TEE HONOR SYSTEM. - Joliet, ill., June 24—(Special to ‘.lie Daily Democrat)—Warden Allen plan ned today to put his advance honor system to the supreme test. He will personally ask each of the eleven suspected "trusties,” “Did you murder my wife?” The question is to be put to eacli man separately. The very opposite of third degree methods will tie adopted when Warden Allen takes each man into his office and appeals to his honor to tell what he knows. / I o CONFERS WITH FAIRBANKS. Indianapolis, Ind., June 24 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —It was learned today that Thomas Taggart and Crawford Fairbanks, the millionaire Terre Haute brewer, met in conference yesterday. Mr. Fairbanks said he did not come to Indianapolis on account of the indictment returned against Taggart, former Mayor Roberts of Terre Haute, Mayor Bell of Indianapolis and 125 other politicians. “I did not know there was anything going on when I came here,” Mr. Fairbanks said. MAY COMPROMISE. Indianapolis, Ind., June 24 —(Spec ialto Daily Democrat) —Representatives of many central Indiana cities, who came here today for the hearing on the Central Indiana Gas company petition returned to their cities this afternoon to consult with officials at home. It is understood that a compromise was on foot. Charles Murphy. commissioner, caused the announcement that the hearing would b» held Monday morning. Attorneys for the company and representatives of the municipalities spent the time ii conference trying to find a middle ground of compromise.

Special Big Bargains During The “GET ACQUAINTED” SALE < -* Wednesday & Thursday 50c Russian Corded Voil -32 c 50c Silk Striped Waisting -44 c 35c Striped Voil - • 24c 20c Striped Batiste -24 c 15c Crepe Voil - -10 c 9c Gingham - • - 5c One lot of 12c Gingham goes at 7 l-2c One lot of all wool skirts at $2.28 27 x 54 Velvet Rugs at $1.28 Bargains In All Departments. NIBLICK & CO.

IS STILL A NEBRASKAN Washington, June 24. — (Sppeial to Daily Democrat)—W. J. Bryan an- 1 uounced today that he will retain his ■ 1 Nebraska citizenship. He will live 1 there a part of tlie year and vote 1 there. Politicians deemed the announcement Significant in view of the 1 rumors of a possible Bryan fight for Senator Hitchcock’s toga.

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CHIROPRACTOR ACQUITTED. Evansville, Ind., June 24- -S. W. Dermitt, a chiropractor, was acquitted by a jury in the city court here yesterday of a charge of practicing btpilicinc without a license. The charge was brought by the board of medical registration. o -- Democrat Want Ads Pay.

SOCIAL AT SUTTLES HOME. The Epworth League of the Methodist church will hold a social Friday evening on the A. D. Suttles lawn east of the city. 411 members of the league and their friends are invited. Refreshments will be served "and games will he played. o Democrat Want Ads Pay.