Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 64, Decatur, Adams County, 15 March 1916 — Page 3

Yes We Have —lower priced boots than the Top Notch. Here is a boot sold most every where not less than $2.98 our wMNv price is $2.49 Charlie Voglewede AT THE SIGN OF THE BIG SHOE

aßWtumnaii!iiian',iiiu:;:iin:nr.:rt I WEATHER FORECAST | b Fair with continued cold tonight Thursday fair and wanner. Herman Colchin was at Fort Wayne t on business yesterday Will Colchin was a Fort Wayne | business visitor yesterday. Mrs. N. G. Martz went to Fort | Wayne yesterday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. (jhles Porter of south J of the city were shoppers here yesj terday. Lewis Sampson and daughter, LuI cile, went to Fort Wayne yesterday i afternoon. Mrs. R. L. Butcher of Geneva changed care here yesterday afternoon on I her way to Fort Wayne. Miss Mayme Cloud of the Bowers' realty office is at work again after a week’s vacation occasioned by the grip. Frank Lord of south of the city, is quite ill of grip and complications. He returned recently from Canada where he spent last summer. Link Gage, an authority on th’ treatment o’ poultry, wuz jugged t’day fer neglectin’ his family. Mr. and Mrs. Tilford Moots an’ niece, Miss Body Moon, an’ Mr. and Mrs. Fern Pash an’ son Ratcliffe attended a fire yesterday.—Abe Martin. Mr. and Mrs. “Goo Goo” Franks of I Bluffton, who quarreled several hours Monday night and disturbed the neighborhood, were jailed. It is said ! that from the tone of the quarrel. I Franks, whose real name is Irvin s Franks, had threatened to leave his wife and she became so angry that ’ she cut off a part of her hair to spite I him.

MomeOf Quality * iPlb «lIWTi ; ’ LOOKS LIKE SPRING You will be looking for good early seed potatoes. We have them and you will want to see them. Early Ohios, Early Rose, Early Bliss Triumph, Early I Cobblers. Onion Sets and a full line of Package Garden and I Flower Seeds. I We pay cash or trade for produce, Eggs 16c Butter 18c to 27c L HOWER I North of G. R. & I. Depot ’Phone 108 | IF. M. SCHIRMEYER FRENCH QUINN | President Secretary Treas. || THE BOWERS REALTY CO. I REAL ESTATE, BONDS, LOANS. — ABSTRACTS The Schirmeyer Abstract Company complete Ab- H street Record 1 -’, Twenty years’ Experience Farms, City Property, 5 per cent. MONEY &

Mrs. C. E. Bell went to Ft. Wayne this morning. Miss Huldah Rodenbeck went to Ft Wayne this morning. Shannon Miller left this morning for Van Wert, Ohio. Mrs. Dick Hill and daughter, Mabel. Avtn to Monmouth this morning. Mrs. A. R. Bell has gone to Bluffton to visit with her son, Fred Beil, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Pliny Weible and babe of Bluffton are visiting with her mother, Mrs. Clinton Grimm. Aaron DeVinney went to Monmouth this morning to do interior decorating on the residence on the A. J. Smith farm. The Misses Mabel Young and Hattie Van Buren of Forest. Ohio, arrived this morning to be guests of the Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Hanna. Mrs. Ralph Mattox left this morning for Fort Wayne, where she will join her husband, who is employed there. They will decide upon a house. Dan Tyndall, the junior representative of the Krick Tyndall company, will leave in the morning for Huntington, where he will look after business matters. The reports of the local banks show that Decatur and Adams county people still have a few dollars salted away for a rainy day. Each bank show a big increase over tl» last report. i Father Seimetz delivered the first of the lenten sermons at the St. Mary’s Catholic church last evening and his masterful talk was greatly appreciated. Each Tuesday' up until Easter, sermon and benediction services will be conducted at the St. Mary's church while on Friday evening's and Sunday afternoons the Way of the Cross will be made. The evening services start at 7:30.

Miss Leah Hartzog went to Fort Wayne. Mrs. Estella Smith went to Fort Wayne this noon. Miss Grace Miller went to Berne this afternoon on the l;05 train on the G. IL & I. Mrs. Bear of Willshire, Ohio went to Fort Wayne to attend millinery openings. Mrs. Arthur Beeler returned to Geneva this afternoon after a visit here on business. Mrs. James Ross is very ill at her home <sn Elm street of indigestion of the stomach. Mrs. Leach returned to Fort Wayne today noon after a visit here with Mrs. Belle Johnson. Mrs. Lizzie Romer and children arrived from Hoagland this afternoon for a visit with relatives. Mrs. Dan Niblick has gone to Vera Cruz to visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Henneford.

Mrs. E. H. Kilbourne returned to Fort Wayne on the 3;22 train on the G. R. & I. yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Christen and her sister, Mrs. Mina Nlckey of Buffalo, N. Y. spent the afternoon in Monmouth. Mrs. J. C. Sampson arrived this afternoon from Grand Rapids, Mich, to attend the funeral of her father-in-law Charles Sampson. Miss Eola Gentis is assisting at the Morris store for several days, during the time that Mr. Page, manager, is engaged in moving his family to this city from Bluffton. Mrs. James Johnson and daughter. Mama, left this afternoon at 1:05 for their home at Richmond. They accompanied the body of their wife and mother, here for burial yesterday afternoon. Al Volmer of Toledo, who was herd yesterday on a little business, returned last evening to his home. His mother, who accompanied him here, will remain for an extended visit with relatives and friends. Those who were out- in the snow blizzard last evening will vouch that it was about one of the most severe we have had this winter. And we were just beginning to think that spring was here to stay. Mrs. J W. Nickey of Buffalo, N. Y. is here visiting with her sister Mrs. Mary Christen. She was called to Churubusco with her husband, on account of the death of his sister, Mrs. Sarah Krider, and remained to come for a visit here. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Voglewede left this morning for Indianapolis where Mr. Voglewede will attend the Indiana shoe dealers annual convention while Mrs. Voglewede will, visit with her sister Mrs. Thomas P. Haefling. They expect to be gone several days.

THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET. A Famous Song and Its Composer. Samuel Woodworth, the son of a modest Massachusetts farmer, was born in Scituate, that state. January 19, 1785. Whilb the family were poor and had no luxuries, their lot was no worse than that of the ordinary New England family, and they lived in comporative comfort. While his life was a succession of ambitions, attempts and failures, his fame rests secure on his faithful portrayal of the old fashioned well and weatherbeaten well-sweep,’ universally to be found on the farms of that day. While living in New York City, on Duane street, he came home one July day. nearly overcome with the heat, and with nothing to drink but the tepid water of the city—ice being unknown in those days in the summer months—he exclaimed to his wife: “What would I not give this moment for a long draught from the old oaken bucket hanginng in my father’s well!” "Samuel!” replied his wife, “wouldn’t that be a good stfbject for a poem?” Forthwith he sat down—the thronging recollections of his childhood crowded thick upon him—and that charming idyll of tme bucolic New England sprangThto sheathless life and fame.— The music is said to have been adapted from an ancient Scottish melody by Frederick Smith. Woodworth died in 1852. This song, like so many of the heart lyrics of an elder day, is found in the famAis song collection called “Heart Songs”—which this paper is offering nearly free of cost to its readers. We recommend them to look for the Heart Songs coupon, to be found elsewhere in this paper today—and learn the terms upon which this remarkable book can be had. remodeling’house. Work was begun this week on the remodeling of the Leland Frank residence on North Tenth street. This jvas formerly the Dick Elzey property. The house will be remodeled both inside and outside, new porches and other additions will be built and it will be made thoroughly modern. It will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Frank, who were recently married. Mrs. Frank was formerly Miss Lena Butler.

LETS CELEBRITE Mr. Schirmeyer Suggests ’That Public Meeting be Called at Once FOR THE CENTENNIAL Believes Adams County Should Observe the Occasion in Proper Way. Decatur Democrat: — "• I have read with increasing interest the items appearing in your paper from time to time regarding the celebration of Inoianas centennial, and 4t appears to me that we should observe the anniversary in some fitting manner. Your suggestion that we combine the state's centennial and the eightieth anniversary of the organization of the county and the laying out of the county seat is a most happy one, and should meet with a hearty response, not only by the citizens of Decatur, but of the entire county. Why not call a meeting of the pub-lic-spirited people of the county, to be held at the court room some Saturday afternoon in the near future and talk it over? Other counties are making prepar-' ations on a more or less extensive'! scale for the observance of the occa-' aion, and Adams county should not lag ■ behind. Let us get busy, without further delay. Il we celebrate at all we must do it right, and if we do that we have no time tb lose. F. M. SCHIRMEYER.

BANK STATEMENT. C. 8. NIBLICK. President. F. M. SCHIRMEYER. Vice President. E. X. EHINUER, Cashier. A. D. SUTTLES, Assistant Cashier. Report of 'he condition of the Old Adamo County Bank. n. slop bank at Decatur, in the state of Indiana, at the close of its business on March 7, 1916 t RESOURCES Loans and discountssß7l,9s4.6s Overdrafts 2,750.29 Other bonds and securities 4 .45.00 Banking house 7,307.00 Furniture and fixtures.... 3,700.00 Other real estate 8,413.00 Due from banks aud trust companies 163,556.04 Cash on hand ’.. . 31.752.16 Cash items 4,874.23 Premiums paid on bonds.. 10.9? Current expenses 1,291.20 Interest paid r ... 33.333.34 Profit and loss 197.34 Revenue stamps -198.00 Total Resources $1,103,743.22 LIABILITIES. Capital stock —paid iiisl2o,ooo.oo Surplus 8,000.00 Undivided profits 1,226.17 Exchange, discounts and interest i 6,505.22 Dividends unpaid 80.00 Demand deposits $358,977.37 Demand certifi cates Due to banks and trust companies 47,212.48 Reserve for taxes 2,500.00 4 —— Total Liabilities $1,103,743.22 State of Indiana, county of Adams,ss: I, E. X. Ehinger, cashier of the Old Adams County Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true. E. X. EHINGER, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 15th day of March, 1916. HENRY B. HELLER. Notary Public. My commission expires January 8, 1919.o FOR SALE—Metz roadster in good condition. Two new tires. A bargain for quick sale. Can be seen any afternoon at the Kalver-Nohle garage.

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BUY EARLY X / Sr-—( *jY-r-r-V J 1--Ip w jml z I X The effect of the great war on men’s clothing will be felt this spring—still more next fall. We retailers have had to buy with greater care and discrimination than ever before, to protect our customers against poor fabrics. That’s w hy we appreciate having a line of medium priced clothes for men and young men that is absolutely dependable—Clothcraft. Every piece of cloth that enters the factory is tested mechanically to determine its strength and chemically to prove its ingredients. This is but the first of a long series of safeguards that protects Clothcraft values. BUY EARLY HOLTIIOL-E, SCHULTE and Company Good Clothes Sellers For Men & Boys FOR SALE. One set of heavy harness, 1 sot ol farm harness, 1 set of buggy harness, all new, hand made. Harness oil right, as long as it lasts. Stop at 506 So. 13th Si., and get the price. 12-f-s-4wks W. H. AMRINE. ELECTA BALTZELL. Is prepared to make out your mortgage exemption. Come to the auditor's office where you can see with your own eyes that it is properly filed. Any time during March or April as the law requires. to May 1. HOTEL FOR SALE OR RENT. The Park hotel is for sale or rent. A good opportunity for the right person. Inquire at once of Mrs. D. W. Myers, Winchester street. 20tf o — PIANO TUNING. Mr. Krimmel, the piano tuner, of Fort Wayne, is here for a few days. Orders can be left at the Murray hotel; phone, 57. 50t2 o FOR RENT. Fields for spring crops. Inquire of I. K. Niblick, R, r . u. No. 8, or telephone 6-T. 39tf

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