Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 13, Number 240, Decatur, Adams County, 7 October 1915 — Page 5

PATENT WITH BLACK CLOTH TOP PATENT WITH SAND CLOTH TOP PATENT WITH DULL MAT TOP . C.UN METAL WITH CLOTH TOP GUN METAL WITH MAT TOP “DOLLIE DIMPLE OF COURSE” $3.00 the pair. CHARLIE VOGLEWEDt. AT THE SIGN OF THE BIG SHOE

WEATHER FORECAST g ' 111 »Iff Till Fair anjl cooler tonight and Friday. — — — — A settee is a spoon-holder. Simeon Fordyce went to Monmouth this afternoon. * Attorney P. G. Hoper went to Fort Wayne today on business. J. D. Winteregg of Berne was a business visitor in the city today. Miss Gladys Meyers went to Fort Wayne this afternoon to take her music lesson. Martin Gerke went to Fort Wayne today to attend a meeting of the traction company. Mrs. Dan Hill and sons, John Edward and Lester and Mrs. G. Kurt spent the day in Monmouth. Miss Bertha Schultz who has been ill for some time, was able to be down town for the first yesterday afternoon. The Samuel David Gusssinger fun eral was held at the Methodist church this morning, burial being in the DeDecatur cemetery. Levi E. Osborn and Miss Bernice M. Mohmensmith, both of Ossian, Ind , were married Monday afternoon by Rev. W. J. Will at the Presbyterian manse at Hillsdale Mich. Our people have grown so callous readin' war cassualties that you can't git enough folks interested in a funeral t’ give a pe-rade. Th’ feller was says. “1 won’t go if 1 have t’ wear a dress suit,” means if he has t borrow one.— x Abe Martin.

T he Home Os Quality Groceries Fancy Eating Apples, peck 15c Good Cooking Apples, peck 15c Pickling Vinegar, gal 20c Perfection Wafers, 3 lbs ' 25c All Common Package Coffee f ... 20c Old Reliable Coffee, package 25c 25 lbs. Cane Granulated Sugar $1.40 We pay cash or trade for produce, Eggs 25c Butter 18c to 23c M. E. HOWER 'orth of G.R. &I. Depot Phone 108 l.*; “y.' I assKi&sß IF. M. SCHIRMEYER FRENCH QUINN President Secretary Treas. ■ THE BOWERS REALTY CO. I REAL ESTATE, BONDS, LOANS, b ABSTRACTS - yer Abstract Company complete Ab- H ecords, Twenty years’ Experience ns, City Property, 5 per cent, MONEY

Mrs. Howard Dunbar went, to Fort Wayne this afternoon on business. Mrs. Alex White returned to Ossian after a visit here with her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Sutton. Miss Madge Hite and her guest, Mrs. G. W. Brandt, of Chicago, went to Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon. Miss Bessie Jeffries, of Cottage avenue, is not visiting in Detroit, Mich., as was stated yesterday.—Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Murray Scherer, is making plans for a trip to Chicago Saturday, hoping to leave here in the evening and arriving home Monday. Charles Meyers of Niles Michigan arrived here for a short visit with friends, last night. He will return home Friday evening. Glen Falk, of New London Missouri spent two days In the city visiting with his fatther. J. S. Falk. He re turner home yesterday. Daniel Falk, son of J. S. Falk, motor e<L4,o Indianapolis yesterday, where h» will transact business for the lockdrug firm. He will return Friday. Mrs. Janies Premer of Ft. Recovery. Ohio, was inthe city on Wednesday enroute to the home of her daughter. Mrs. Jas. Wilson near Bryant for a weeks visit. Mrs. Premer will alsc visit with Geneva relatives.—Portland Sun. While calling on a young woman for the first time, we noticed the portieres moved every few minutes. The hostess went’to investigate and discovered her small brother behind them. She said to him: “Come in, Herbert am meet the gentlemen." Edging back and drawing the portieres closer, he said Oh no, I don’t wanna come in; I jus’ wanna peek.”

Miss Victoria Stone went to Fort Wajme today noon. Mrs. Jessie Deam went to Fort Wayne this morning. Miss Malissn Langworthy is visiting in Fort Wayne today. Attorney Shafer Peterson was in Portland today on business. Mrs. Roy Davies and' children returned today noon to Fort Wayne after a visit at Salem. Troy Level, a popular young man es Redkey, has returned home, after a visit here with Miss Celia Hoffman. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Burnett of Ossian were guests of their daughters, Mrs. Tom Druley and Miss Marguerite Burnett today. Charles Steele and family spent Wednesday at his father's farm several miles west es the city, returning home last night. Mrs. O. B. Mauller and daughter, Mildred, returned to Fort Wayne today noon after a visit here at the VV. L. Gunder home. Miss Marguerite Burnett is clerking today at the Morris store in the absence of Miss Malissal Langworthy who Is visiting in Fort Wayne. Decatur dentists are at Bluffton to attend tiie meeting of the Northern Indiana Dental Association which is in sessicn there today and tomorrow.

The moving picture Miss Decatur is nearing the finish. Mr. Kerr who is the director is a pleasant gentleman who got his training in a newspaper office. , Mrs. Clayton Billings of Marion, who visited here witli her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fisher, left this neon for Fort Wayne before returning home. Mrs. Roy Archbold and daughter arrived home last evening from Toledo where they visited relatives. Mrs. Archbold’s mother is quite ill and her condition is but little improved. Chicago’s night public schools open tonight, and indications are that the attendance will be larger than ever. A majority of the students are foreigners who want to learn the English language. A big dry farming congress was 'told in Denver today. Experiments n Wyoming farms were explained. Several of the state officials were preset and added to the success of the meeting. Several citizens who got up early enough this morning say that they lid not see any frost, and do not be'ieve that there was any, although 'ast night the temperature hung near forty at ten o’clock. Saturday is fire prevention day, and Al over the United States benefitting nforniaticn will be given out in the chools. In Chicago a great pageant s being planned and Mayor Thompson will take an active part. In the big fashion show which open'd at New York city today male attire, from the fig leaf to the monkey-suit will be displayed. Milady will display all of the feminine frivolities, including the fall French The wife of a well known farmer writes us to tell how much she enioys the Hoosier Observer and particularly the article in last Monday’s ssue. She says the only pity is that the people who should read it, don't reaj any thing.

A special meeting of the Masonic lodge will be held this evening at which time reports will be heard from he committee on building and the mmmittee on furniture. Finances will also be discussed and every member should be present. Several workmen in the employ <Jf the interurban company are tearing up portions of north second street, to repair the tracks of the company. The joints are being raised and tamned up, and the street paving is being replaced. The work will be completed this week. Arrangements for reopening the skating rink on Madison street are being made and the announcement will be made in a few days. It is believed everything can be put in readiness by the 20th. New skates will be purchased and the floor conditioned The rink will run about three months. The local lodge of Odd Fellows have received an invitation from the Bluffton lodge, asking them to be present at a district meeting of the subordinate and auxiliary branches of the order. to be on October 19th. Several of the grand officers will be present, including the heads of the different branches. The age of the famous-Hoosier poet was much discussed today. It seems that the popular Indianian has preferred to allow people to guess his age and various authorities give the date of his birth at years ranging from 1849 to 1853. Most of the histories of his life say he was born October 7, 1853 though the pamphlet sent cut by C. A. Greathouse, the State superintendent, fixes his age at sixty-six. When asked his age, Riley ■3 said to have replied “I am fill n young man."

M»TI< E TO CONTRAf TOHN. Notice Im hereby given that the common council in nnd for the city of Decatur. Indiana, will on the llith day of October, 1916, at seven o'clock p. in., at their council room in Maid city receive Healed bids for the construction of the following Improvement to-wit: Construction of a district newer on and along the following route, to-wit; Main Newer. Commencing in the center of the alley at the southeast corner «>f Inlot No. UK) in Sehelrnann’H first addition to the City of Decatur. Indiana, thence running In a northwesterly direction In the center of the alley approximately MO feet and there to terminate in the I'2l m street sewer. Mnin llrnurh. Commencing in the venter of the alley at the southeast corner of Inlot No. B#s in (Irani Bailing's addition to the City of Decatur, thence running In a north westerly direction In the center of the alley about 128 feet, thence running in a northeasterly direction about 220 feet and there to terminate in the main sewer at station 6 plus 5. KiiMt Hrqiirh. Commencing In the center of the alley at the RoiithcnMt corner of In! it No. 801 in Grunt Railing's addition to the City of Decatur. Indiana, thence running in a northwesterly direction about 155 feet, thence running west In the center of the alley about 36 feet and there to terminate at station 0 in tne Main Branch. West Branch. Commencing at the center of the alley at the southeast corner of inlot No. 893 in Grant llaillng's addition to tlie City of Decatur, Indiana, thence running north in the center of the alley about 122 feet, thence running east in the center of the alley about 36 fete, and there to terminate in the Main Brandi at station 0. The preliminary lines of the district or area to be drained by said Improvement and assessed therefore is as follows: The district bounded on the west by High street, on the south by Grant and East street., and on the northeast by the land owned by H. A. and IL C. Fuhrman, which lies adjacent to the Scheiniann I’irst addition to the City of Decatur, Indiana. Said work to be performed as per plans and specifications on file in the office of the city clerk. Bidders will be required to deposit certified check for $60.00 with bid. Bidders’ blanks will be furnished by city engineer. Witness my hand and official seal this 7th day of October. 1915. 7-14 H. M. De VOSS, City Clerk. o — NOTICE TO NON-HEN! DENTS. The State of Indiana, County of Adams, 88: In the Adams Circuit Court. September Term. 1915. Mary Engel Gerke by her guardian. Theodore Gerke, vs. 'Hie Citizens’ State Bank of Spencerville, Ohio, et al. Complaint for review of judgment. No. 9011. It appearing from affidavit Hied in tile above entitled cause, that The Citizens’ State Bank of Spencerville, Ohio, of the above named defendants, is a non-resident of the State of Indiana. Notice 13 therefore hereby given the said Tlie Citizens’ Ba|ik of Spencerville, Ohio, that they be and appear before the Hon* Judge of the Adorns Circuit Court on the 26th day of November. 1915, the same being the 11th Juridical Day of the next regular term thereof, to be ho Ide n at the Court House in the City of Decatur, Indiana, commencing on Monday, the 15th day of November, A. D., 1915, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, oi the same will be heard and determined in their absence. Witness, my name and seal of said court hereto affixed, this 7th day of October, 1915. FERDINAND BLEEKE, Clerk. S. R. Alden, Attorney for tiff. 7-14-21 . SHERIFF'S SALE.

The State of Indiana, Adams Cok.’ity, ss In the Adams Circuit Court Adams County, Indiana. 1 Old Adams County Bank vs. C. Murray, Charles 1). Murray. \>. 29 12. • By virtue of an order of sale to me directed by the clerk of the Adams circuit court of said county and state. I have levied upon the real estate hereinafter mentioned and will expose for sale at public auction at the east door of the court house in the City of Decatur, Adams County. Indiana, between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m and 4 o’clock p. m. on Thursday, the 2Sfli Day of October, lili”. the rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven years of the following described real estate, situated in Adams bounty, Indiana, to-wit Inlot number ninety-three <93> in the original plat of the town, (now city) of Decatur. Indiana. And on failure to realise therefrom tlie full amount of judgment, interest thereon and costs, I will at the same time and in the same manner aforesaid. offer for sale tlie fee simple of the above described premises. Taken as tlie property of Geneva C. Murray and Charles D. Murray to satisfy said order of sale this 7th day of October, 1915. 7-14-21 ED GREEN. Sheriff. O—NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs anil legatees of James Hendricks, sr., deceased, to appear in the Adams circuit court, held at Decatur, Indiana, on tlie 29th day of October, 1915, and show cause, if any. why tlie final settlement accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved: and said heirs are notilled to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. HOMER C HENDRICKS, BEN SMITH, 1 Executors. Decatur. Ind., Oct. 1, 1915. Clark J. Lutz, Atty. 7-14 NINTH DISTRICT BARBECUE. (United Press Service) Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Ninth district counties made good their promises today to send seventy-five automobile loads of democrats each to the district, barbecue here. The principal speaker was Senator J. H. Lewis, of Illinois. Governor Ralston and Senator John W. Kern also made addresses. -1 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the annual business meeting of the German Fire Insurance company of French township, Adams county, Indiana will be held at their usual place of meeting in the election school house in French township, Adams county; on Saturday October 2nd, 1915 at 10 o’clock a. m. sharp. Lunch will be served on the ground. 226 e-o-d sts. A. J. SMITH,Pres. —o. ——— WE WANT —Ambitious branch managers and local agents for our worldwide General Agency Business. Experience unnecessary; no stock or merchandise to buy, operate from your own home in spare time. You should make from SSO to SIOO per week. Write today for free information. — B. F. Loos Co., 403 W. Walnut St., Des Moines, lowa. 175tu-fr-tf In the case of Enos Ford vs. Christian Auistitz, the defendant is ruled to ajiswer in five days.

SATURDAY, OCT. 9th IS THE BIG DAY FALL OPENING SALE B E RN STEIN’S Two Doors South of Interurban Station Decatur, Ind. Studebaker Block Our Fall Stock is belter and larger than ever before. Saturday, October 9th is the Big Day. We will begin Our Annual Fall Opening Sale. This sale lasts until Saturday, October 3Cth. This sale means a saving to you, right in the heart of the season. A sale that you cannot afford to miss. All new Fall goods direct from the Mills. “You will need the goods, now is the time to buy.” A chance to save money on all New Seasonable goods. It is for your benefit to attend this sale. A sale on all Dry Googs, Mens and Ladies Furnishings, Caps, Sweater Coats, for young and old, Underwear, for every body. Blankets, Comforts, Hosiery etc. Below arc a few Specials. Secure our larger bill for more Specials. COME -—~ CO

UNDERWEAR. 100 doz. Men’s Fleeced Shirts and Drawers, all sizes, 50c value, Fall Opening Sale, each 38c 100 doz. Ladies’ Bleached or Unbleached Vests and Pants, heavily fleeced, full size garment, all sizes, 34, 30, 38, Fall Sale, each 19c Ladies’ Union Suits, heavily fleeced, bleached or unbleached, Gsc value, Fall Sale 45c Two cases Men's Heavy Flat Fleeced Union Stilts, all sizes, regular SI.OO value, special for this sale, suit 89c 19c for Boys’ Heavy Fleeced Lined Shirts and Drawers, all sizes, 22 to 34, Fall Sale 19c DRY GOODS SPECIALS. 10,000 yards 74 Outing Flannel, light or dark. Fall Sale, yard...sc A large assortment Light Outing, regular Gc grade, special for this sale, yard 4c 10c grade Outing Flannel, light or dark, only, yard 8c Unbleached Muslin, yard 4%c Bleached Muslin, yard 5 3 4 c Good heavy 9-4 Sheeting! bleached or unbleached. Fall Sale, yard 23c 35c value. White or Colored Table Linen, Fall Sale, yard 23c 25c value Dress Plaids, yard ...,14c Special Dress Ginghams, a large assortment Utility Dress Ginghams, 12%c aud xOc grade, Fall Sale, yard 8/ 2 c ATTRACTIVE PRiCES. Ladies’ Heavy Outing Gowns, light pink, blue or plain white, 75c value. Fall Sale 45c Ladies’ Silk or Chiffon Head Scarf, 7ic value, Fall Sale 48c Kimona Sleeve Aprons, light or dark, made of good percale, regular 50c value, Fall Sale, yard 39c Lilies’ Flannelette Kimonas and House Dresses, also Wrappers, all new fall styles, rgenlar $1.50 and $1.25 value, Fall Sale 9Sc Ladies', Misses' and Children’s Knit Caps, all colors,.. 25c and 49c PETTICOATS! PETTICOATS!! sl'o Black Heatherbloom or Sateen Petticoats, with elastic band, ! special Mr this sale 93c me Dandy White Petticoats, with ace and embroidery, double bounce, regular $1.50 value, specJMr this sale 93c Ladled Knit and Outing Flannel Undershi. L 5, only 43 c GENTS’V.' iRNISHiNGS. Meli’s Work Shirts, b, . ( value, large assortment to pick ’’i'-om, all sizes, 14% to 17. Fall Saft», 35c Men's Grey or Blue Flannel See cur Large Circulat’d Saturday, October 9th is the

PIANO TUNING AND REPAIRING , D. A. Gilliom (Professional) rebuili- ' er and repairer of pianos and sewiag machines, and piano tuner. Dealer in both branches. Write or phone S, Line P, city. lllm-w f if o Fresh fish at Fullenkamp's Friday.

I SUITS i I ~ Our new line of Suits, XylL - s Coats and Sweaters are / h ; fei- ® II here in almost endless ~ profusion. - ’’W' S n ™ W \ a || Our present assortment k Zjf | \ || xis complete and the lar- Iff L \\ A s p gest we have ever car- # tQii H || ried. You will have no * H a trouble in making a- sat- s q isfactory selection. 5 THE BOSTON STORE a Dry Goods & Groceries.

with the button down collar, regular $1.50 value, Fall Sale 48c Men's Bule Jersey Work Shirts, all sizes, 14% to 17, regular 75c grade, Fall Sale 48c Men’s $2.00 grade Corduroy Pants, all sizes. Fall Sale $1.49 BLANKETS AND COMFORTS. Special! Tan or Grey Blankets, fancy border, Fall Sale, pair ..42c 10-4 Full Size Blankets, in tan or grey, fancy border, 90c value, Fall Sale, pair 69c A bargain, 500 pairs 11-4 full large size Blankets, in tan, grey, white, fancy border, heavy fleeced, sold all over for $1.50, spe< ial for this sale, pair 98c The best Wool Nap Blanket on the market, regular $3.50 value, special for Fall Sale $2.98 All wool fancy Plaid Blankets, full size, regular $6.50 Blanket, Fall Sale $4.98 Good heavy Comforts in assorted patterns, $1.35 value. Fall Sale 98c CORSETS! CORSETS!! C. B. A La Spirite Corsets are the best corsets made, guaranteed to give satisfaction: $1.50 Front Lace Corset, Sale Price SI.OO SI.OO Corset, Sale Price 89c 50c Corset, Sale Price 42c NOTIONS. NOTIONS. Pearl Buttons, card I[/ 2 c Pins, package 1c Darning Cotton .1c Safety Pins, card 1j/ 2 c Hair Pins, package 1c Mourning Pins, package 1c 10c Brass Extension Curtain Rods 5c Talcum Powder, can 4c * COTTON BATTS. Cotton Batts, roll 7c 12%c Cotton Batts, roll 10c 4 lb. Cotton Batts, roll 49c LACE CURTAINS, 95c PAIR. Lace Curtains, White or Ecru, fan- , cy or plain centers, extra width, 3 and 3% yards long, regular price, 1.50 pair, Fall Sale, pair 95c SPECIAL HOSIERY SALE. Men’s Work Socks. 6 pair for ....25c Misses’ and Boys’ Hose, heavy weight, Fall Sale, pair 9c Ladies’ Fleeced Lined Hose, all sizes, Fall Sale, pair 8c Ladies’ all, vfool Hose, black, grey or blue, special, only, pair . .. .23c SPECIAL! SPECIAL!! Kimona Sleeve Aprons, light or dark, made of good percale, all sizes, regular 50c value, Fall Sale 39c Flannellqtte Dressing Sacqncs, only 48c

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MEN'S SHOES. $4.00 Tan or Black Goodyear Welt, gun metal, button or lace shoe, all latest styles, Fall Sale $2.98 $3.25 Men's Gun Metal, Button or Blucher Shoe, all latest styles, Fail Sale $2.45 $2.50 Men’s Vici Kid or Gun Metal Dress Shoe, all new styles, Fall Sale $1.98 Special! Men's Heavy Tan Work Shoe, all solid leather, Fall Sale $1.93 A good line Men’s Work Shoes, all shoes guaranteed to give the best of satisfaction. Fall Sale $2.25, $2.50 LADIES' SHOES. $3.00 Ladies’ Pat. or Gun Metal Button Shoe, Fall Sale $1.95 $4.00 Ladies' Patent, Plain or Tip, Button or Lace. Mat Kid Top or Cloth Top, a nobby dress shoe, all new Fall Styles, Fall Sale . .$2.93 $2.00 Ladies' Vici Kid Shoe, Patent Tip, a dandy. Fall Sale ..$1.49 A good Ladies’ Kangaroo or Box Calf Shoe, a good shoe for ,".11 kinds of wet weather, Fall Sale $1.75 $3.50 Ladies’ Patent Cloth Top, plain toe. button shoe, a dandy style, Fall Sale $2.45 We also have shoes for Boys. Misses and Children. Come in and save money. BED SPREADS. $1.50 White Bed Spreads, full size, without fringe 98c TABLE OIL CLOTH, 13c YARD. All fancy Table Oil Cloth, regular 18c grade, Fall Opening Sale, yard 13c SWEATER COATS. Men’s Heavy Weight Sweater Coats, with large shawl collar, a dandy coat, worth 75c, special for this sale 49 C Same as above, in Boys’ 45c Men’s $1.50 Wool Sweater Coats, in grey, red or blue, wiih large shawl collar. Fall Opening Sale 93c Misses and Boys’ Sweater Coats, with shawl collar, $1.25 value, Fall Sale 98 C Special! Ladies’ all wool Sweater Coats, with shawl collar and two pockets, regular $2.50 and $3.00 value, special for this sale.Asi.9S LOOK! SPECIAL!! LOOK!!! Men’s Good Quality Heavy Rubber Boot. Duck Vamp, Rolled Edge., Special for this Sale $2.75 A Good Men's All Rubber Boot, it is a dandy, has been selling fast, special for this sale $2:95 Ladies’ Plain Rubbers pair Arctic, al! sizes. Fall Sale, paii Jflc

FILES! PIU&WESt V fLLIAMS’ INDIAN Ptf/i OINTMENT Will cure Blind, B.ecdiuglrnd XI, hlng 1' es. It absorbs the tumore, edZvs itching al once acts us a poultice, givar iurtant relief. vjr bale by all druizZls, wail 50e and Sl-Ou VBJLM.MS Ml G. Caprons.. Cleveland. Ohio ENTERPRISE drug store.