Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 119, Decatur, Adams County, 18 May 1916 — Page 3

A VERY CHIC “Peek-a-Boo” This pretty “Cut Out” is one of the season’s best patterns. Made in either Patent or Dull Kid, permits a display of the hose now so much in fashion. This style is just as attractive on a large foot as a small one, it really makes the foot look about two sizes smaller. We have them up to size 8, E width. $3.00 CHARLIE VOQLEWEDE AT THE SIGN OF THE BIG SHOE

■MMMMiuiuuuuunntuanmnmm g s WEATHER FORECAST j Pair tonight and probably Friday slightly warmer Friday. Miss Irene Gerard went to Ft. Wayne today. Roy Steele went to Liberty Mill today to work. Mrs. Dick Hill and daughter, Mabe), visited on Monmouth today. Mrs. Gates and daughter, Lily, of Wren, Ohio, were shoppers here today. B. C. Henricks, the chiropractor, went to Fort Wayne this morning on his regular weekly trip. Print paper costs a lot more money now and its a dandy good time to pay your subscription if In the arrears. Mrs. Lena Yarger is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. John Moran, at Decatur.—Berne Witness. F. V. Mills has returned from Bladensbrg, Ohio, where he attended the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Ophelia Mills. Mrs. Fred Gall left today for St. Louis, Mich., where she was called by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Vincent. Mrs.,George Simmers went to Fort ■Wayne this morning Her son. Harry spent the day in Monmouth during his mother’s absence, Mrs. Maude Adams came in from Fort Wayne on the 1:06 train yesterday, transacted business here, and left on the 3:22 train for her home. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sheier of Decatur arrived this morning. Mrs. Sheier will call on Mrs. Job Young, whose condition is quite serious. ""Berne Witness.

The Home Os Quality Groceries This Week Yet, Early Seed Potatoes Our Seed Stock is pure, grown and stored for seed by seed growers. * Early Ohio, Red River Valley Stock, bu $1.50 Early Rose, bu S l - 50 Irish Cobblers, bu • $1.50 I can supply your needs with late Seed Potatoes. We nay cash or trade for produce, EJggs 20c Butter 18c to 25c M. E. HOWER North of G. R- & I- Denot ’Phone 108 ■ WE CLAIM j I > | I “WHITE STAG” I | Extra Mild | I Is a quality value absolutely unapproachable by I any other cigar manufacturer in the world. Is | I the claim true? Ask the man who smokes ’em. I THEN TRY THEM YOURSELF. I

I Samuel Barger of Magley was a business visitor here. Nelson Cole, the contractor, left for Racine, Win., today on business. S. E. Brown went to/Fort Wayne to attend the Yeoman's meeting this evening. The Misses Rose and Bert Voglewede spent the afternoon in Fort Wayne. The dance at the Masonic assembly rooms last evening was well attended and was a very enjoyable affair. Mrs. Fannie Baumbartner and daughter returned to Berne on the 1:05 train. They attended to business here and shopped. We still have on nands about a dozen copies of Heart Songs. If you want one buy it at once as they will not be held but a few days. Mrs. Ben Liniger, Mrs. Julia Croyle and son, Herbert, left this morning for Fort Wayne to visit with their daughter and sister Mrs. B. Weaver. Miss Myrtle Click of east of Berne is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Ira Bodie, at Decatur several weeks, since Tuesday.—Berne Witness. John S. Peterson returned last eve ning from a business trip to Indianapolis. Mrs. Peterson went on to Bloomington to attend the pageant. And now it's the price of oysters that has gone up. “Yes,” said Uncle Hezekiah, in a pessimistic way, as he cast his eye over his belated garden, “everything seems to be coming up th’ garden truck.” The Moose lodge will hold another of their excellent dances tonight in the assembly room and preparations are being made to entertain a large crowd of dancers. Last time the floor was well filled and every one said they had a good time. It starts at 8:30 tonight.

Mrs. Wai Wemhoff was a Ft. Wayne visitor today. H. R Moltz was a Fort Wayne business visitor today. Mrs. Oscar Lankenau went to Fort' Wayne today noonMiss Georgia Dilley went to Fort Wayne with her aunt, Mrs. Margaret Louthan. Mrs. Davidson and daughter, Mrs. Rd Elzey, and sons returned to Berne this afternoon. Israel Stoneburner left for Kendallville this afternoon to take treatment from a specialist. Mrs. J. J. Hofer returned to Monroe this afternoon on the 1:05 train after shoppnig here. Word from the Lutheran hospital is that little Della Foreman passed s good night and is doing well. Mrs. N. F. Wagner visited a few days with her brother-in-law, Harry Wagner, of Monroe township, this week. Mrs. L. L. Syphers returned to Ft. Wayne this afternoon after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fisher. Mrs. Harry Van Kirk and daughter, Mary Maxine, returned this afternoon to Portland after a visit here with her mother, Mrs. Bice Metzler. The funeral services for Robert Hogan Galbreath were held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Methodist church, burial being in the Maplewood cemetery. The of little Bobby Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hoffman, has developed into pneumonia and he is still very ill. there being but little change since yesterday. The Moose lodge at their regular lodge meeting last night initiate one candidate and planned a social to be held in two or three weeks at which time they will entertain their wives and friends. Music, a banquet and dancing will be provided for the occasion. Henry B. Heller, democratic county chairman and Jesse O. Selemeyer, secretary, left this morning for Indianapolis, to attend a two days organization meeting. They will be entertained this afternoon and evening at the Canoe club and tomorrow will hold a business session. Judge David E. Smith has purchased a seven-passenger Paige car andF,,M. ' Schirmeyer has purchased a five passenger car of the same make. The car is one of the popular ones this year and Mr. Dettinger the Adams ’ county agent has sold a number of them this season. The two above * named were delivered yesterday and ! the shipment included two other cars ’ Eight monkey-faced owls were found yesterday afternoon by William ’ Selby and son. Albert, in a woods a mile east of Vera Cruz, where they r were cutting timber. There was the 1 mother and seven owls in the tree in 3 which they were found., The owls 3 are of the type owned by Juvenile

r Officer A. W. Lipkey, and are attract--1 ing much attention in the vicinity of , 4 Vera Cruz. The two men are yet undecided as to how- they will dispose of their find.—Bluffton Banner. The seventh grade third room stud- , ents enjoyed a picnic dinner today j noon at Waterworks park, given for the teachers, the Misses Ella Mutchler, Matilda Sellemeyer and Grace Coffee, and it was a success socially and gastronomically, although the weather man did not smile his warmest. Those present were: Margaret I Kinzle, Leah Porter, Pauline Hite, I Margarette Hitchcock, Mae Baker, Ruth Smith, Hazel Hofstetter, Irene Russell, Florence Fisher, Helen Swearinger, Violet Earhart, Easter Besser, Gladys Butler, Marsha Helm. ' That the war in Europe materially may increase the price of newspapers, magazines and periodicals, was the belief expressed in Chicago at a meeting of the executive committee of the International Daily Press association. The meeting was called to devise ways and means of meeting the shortage in paper stock and a resolution was adopted urging the strict- * est economy in the use of paper. It “ was said that in two cities of 40,000 population, and in smaller cities, sevI eral daily papers had not been issued I because of the shortage. It was re--3 ported that many newspapers were j on the verge of shutting down com- | pletely, or issuing smaller editions. HOTEL FOR SALE OR RENT. 5 The Park hotel is for sale or rent. I A good opportunity for the right per son. Inquire at once of Mrs. D. W. I Myers, Winchester street. 20tf PLENTY OP MONEY. To loan qn farms, 10 years’ time. I without renewal, no commission, par , tlal payments any time. 297tf ERWIN OFFICE. fc —O ' , ’ | WILL TRADE OR SELL —Black v leather davenport, as good as new; I will trade for four dozen chickens, or | sell. For particulars see Jesse Bal- ' lard, on the John Cowan farfp, one I mile east of Pleasant Mills, Ind., or g write Pleasant Mills, Ind., R. R. No. I 1,7 miles from Decatur, Ind. 110t3

AW ORDIAAMCE Requiring All Hnllmag I'OMipunlea Operating Hullruttda la nag Through lb* Illy us Decalur. Indiana. lu Place < Hlectrle Light* ni Croaataga. Section 1. Be it ordained by the common council In and for the City of Decatur, Indiana, that It shall hereafter be the duty of every railroad company, running and operating a railroad through said city, to keep and maintain an electric light at every point where the main track of said railroad company, upon which It runs any regular train or trains during the | night time, crosses or intersects at . grade any public street In said city; I such electric lights shall be Type C , Nitrogen lamps and of sufficient pow- J er to light the crossing of said railroad wher* they are placed and main- ’ talned In such a manner as to enable citizens and other persons travelling and passing over said crossings to see the track and protect themselves from the danger of running trains on such railroads. . .. . Sec 2. Be it further ordained that all lamps provided for in section 1 liereof shall be lighted on all dark hours or the night according to the ] Philadelphia Moonlight Schedule. Sec. 3. Any rairoad company or 1 1 companies who shall fail to keep and maintain such lamps as hereinbefore ( provided or who shall violate any of the provisions of this ordinance shall upon conviction thereof be lined and forfeit to said city the sum of ten dollars for each and every offense and each dav's failure to comply with the provisions of this ordinance after same has become in force shall be taken and deemed a separate offense. Sec 4 All ordinances and parts of ordinances in the City of Decatur, Indiana. in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Sec 5. It is expressly declared that an emergency exlsrt (<»r the immediate taking effect of this orrHnanve, it shall | therefore be In full force and effect - ■ from and after its passage and two J weeks’ publication, once each week, in 1 a daily newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Decatur, Indiana. Passed and adopted by the common council in open session this IStn day ■ of May, 1916. , , , a Presented to, approved and signed by the Mayor this 16th °. 1 L May ’ 1916 C. N- CHRISfI KN, H. M. DeVOSS. Mayor. City Clerk.? is--o. notice to property owners In the Matter of the Line Street IniprovrmcHt. r Notice is hereby given that the com- ■ mon council in and for the City of Decatur, Indiana, has heretofore, to-wit, on the 16th day of May, 1916, udopt- , ed a preliminary resolution ordering the construction of the following im- ’ Pr ?^?e'me°nt Line street, from ' • Adams street to the north rail of the , Chicago & Erie Railroad, as per plans and specifications on tile in the office ■ i of the citv clerk. Notice is also given that said com- ■ • mon council will on the z- 20th l>«y «»f June. iVI«. at seven o’clock p. m.. at their council room in said city hear all persons Interested or whose property is lia- ? ble to be assessed for the proposed improvement and will then and there • determine whether the benefits accruing to the property liable to be assessed will be equal to the estimat- . ed costs thereof. . Witness my hand and seal this lith - flay of May, 1916. R * heVosg ? 18-25 City Clerk. - - 1 NOTICE TO PIIOPEHTI XERS In the Matter of Madison Street Curb I Improvement. Notice is hereby given that the common council in and for the City of De- ‘ catur, Indiana, lias heretofore, to-wit. , on the 16th day of May. 1916, adopt- ’ ed a preliminary resolution ordering 3 the construction of the following improvement, to-wit: • ? Improvement of Madison street by r curbing the roadway from Eighth ■ street to Thirteenth street, as per plans a and specifications on in the office ' of the city clerk. < ~ I Notice is also given that said common council will on the 30th Day of -nite. at s6vep o’clock p. m., at their coun- - cil room in said city hear all persons 1 interested or whose property is liable to be assessed for the proposed 1 improvement and will then and there determine whether the benefits accruV ing to the property Ha ble to be asB sefcsed will be equal to the estimated costs thereof. , . .. . .... 1 Witness niv hand and seal this 1• tn 8 day of May ’ 1916 - H. M. DeVOSS. e 18-25 _ City Clerk.

notice to property owners In the Mailer of Muth Street Improvement. Notice is hereby piven that the common council in and for the City of Decatur, Indiana, has heretofore to-wit, nn the 16th day of May. 191 b, adopted a preliminary resolution ordering the construction of the following improvement, to-wit: Improvement of Ninth street from south line of Monroe street to the north side of Adams street by paving, as per plans and specifications on file in the office of the city clerk Notice is also given that said common council will on the Sllth Day of .lune. tt>l«, at seven o’clock p. m., at their council room in said city hear all persons interested or whose property is liable to be assessed for the proposed improvement and will then and there determine whether the benefits accruing to the property liable to be assessed will be equal to the estimated costs thereof. Witness my hand and seal this lith day of May, 1916. h m DeVOSS 18-25 City Clerk. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS lu the Matter of Third Street Curb anil sidewalk lin prove me nt. Notice is hereby given that the common council in and for the City ol Decatur, Indiana, has heretofore, towit. on the 16th day of May. Ulo, adopted n preliminary resolution . orderingFfiie construction of the follow - ing improvement, to-wit: Qillpwa i ks Construction ot cement and curbing the roadway on inno from the north Mne of Adams street to the south line of Madison street, and from north line of ( street to the south line of I it th street as per plans and specifications on file in the office of the efty clerk. Notice is also given that said common council will on the 20th Day of June, 1910, at seven o’clock p. in., at their council room tn said city hear all persons interested or whose property is liable ' to be assessed for the proposed improvoment and will then determine whether the benefits accruing to the uroperty liable to be assessed will be equal to the estimated costs thereof. vVitneßs my hand and seal this 1/th day of May. 1916. H M DeVOSS . 18-26 City Cierk. The Morris Co’s Saturday special: Galvanized & tin pails at 2 p. m., 10c, one to a customer. See them in north window. ’ FOUND—Pair of gold rimmed spectacles. Owner can have same by paying for this notice. 119t2 ; FOR RENT OR SALE—Eleven root: house on Chestnut street, acre o r ground, cisterns, lights in house ant - all accommodations; fruits of al 3 kinds, suitable place for raising o r chickens. Call C. E. Peoples at Join i. Barger home; ’phone on 'Craigvill 3 line. . H»t

John Meredith I of Liberty Township Ind. says his wife has been sorely afflicted with NeuriteS or Rheumatism for forty years. He will tell you that San-Yak has given her more relief than any remedy she has ever taken. PETER McAFEE of Rockcreek Township Ind. i says it has entirely driven Neuritis out of his system. JOHN CARLISLE of Bluffton will tell you the same. Jos? D. Beery of Decatur, solicitor for the Ft. Wayne Jour-nal-Gazette, says San Yak i cured him of kidney trouble and rheumatism, in his | arms and shoulders. L. C. Helm of Decatur, Ind., insurance and real estate man, j says San Yak is the right medicine for the kidneys and rheumatism. We could tell you of others in Decatur and Adams county. FOR SALE ONLY BY Smith, Yager and Falk.

MAY BARGAIN SALE AT BERNSTEIN’S Studebaker Block, Decatur, Ind. T-o Poors South of Interurban Station. The largest crowd that ever was in our store attended our May Bargain Sale, which commenced Saturday, May 13th. It is the Biggest Bargain Campaign and Money Saving Event that has ever taken place in Decatur or Adams County. We have gone through our stock and cut the price on the best quality of Dry Goods, Shoes Ladies and Gents’ Furnishings so temptingly low that the opportunity must appeal to all who appreciate worth and economy. Below are only a few ' specials: SALE LASTS UNTIL SATURDAY MAY 27th

BED SPREADS, 98c. Bed Spreads, full size, without fringe, regular $1.50 value, May Bargain Sale “8c LADIES’ FURNISHINGS. Ladies’ Kimona Sleeve Aprons, light or dark, regular 50c value. Mav Bargain Sale 39c trepe Kimonas, Persian patterns, regular $1.50 value. May Bargain Sale 98c House Dresses and Wrappers, regular $1.50 and $1.25 values, spec- ’ ial for this sale 98c Ladies’ Black Heather Bloom and Sa s een Petticoats, assorted stvles. regular $1.50 values, May Bargain Sale 98c 75c value Gingham Petticoats, special for this sale 48c i 75c Ladies’ Kimona Sleeve Aprons, i elastic waist and button side, ! special for this sale 49c LADIES' SHOES. • Ladies’ White Canvas 2-Strap Oxfords. High or low heel, special May Bargain Sale .......... .$1.25 i Ladies’ 2-strap. all patent Oxfords, all new lasts, high or low heel, all sizes. May Bargain Sale . .$1.75 ■ $3.00 Ladies' Patent or Gun Metal, ‘ fancy strap Pumps, all latest i styles. May Bargain Sale ....$2.39 $3.00 Ladies’ Patent or Gun Metal. fancy strap Pumps, all latest styles. May Bargain Sale . .. .$2.39 , All latest Baby Doll Pumps, all sizes, 2% to 6%. May Bargain 1 Sale . sl- 98 , $3.00 Ladies’ Patent or Kid Pumps. ' also 2-strap Patent and Gun Metl al Oxfords, all the latest styles $2.45 Special! Ladies’ Vici Kid. patent tip. blucher shoe. May Bargain . Sale v. sl-75 $2.50 Ladies’ Gun Metal, patent or vici kid, button or blucher shoe, 3' May Bargain Sale $1.98 -.Misses’ Patent Baby Doll Pumps, n all sizes, 12 to 2, May Bargain .1 Sate v sl-45 n Child’s Patent Baby Doll Pumps, all 4.1 sizes, 8% to 11%, May Bargain ,111 Sale $1.25 Child’s Patent Baby Doll Pump, all sizes, 5 to 8, May Bargain 111 Sale 89c, $1.15

it \‘Buy Now and Save jfconey.” Secure our large circular for motj; Bargains 1

PINE APPLES PINE APPLES Now is the time to can your Pine Apples. Stock is fine, and we have plenty at these prices. EARLY PINES ARE THE BEST. Cuban Pines 24 to 30 size, $2.90 a case. Cuban Pines 24 size, per doz. - $1.45 Cuban Pines 30 size, per doz. - $1.15 IT DONT PAY TO CAN THE SMALL SIZES. Sam Hite’s South End Grocery Phone 204. Opposite Erie Depot. If It’s Electric We Have It. We have a large stock of Electric Fixtures and Electric Supplies. Including Irons, Vacuum sweepers, Vibrators, Meters and Motors. And can supply your wants at the Right Price. Cut down your Electric Light Bill by using the genuine Mazda Light. WE DO ELECTRIC CONTRACTING LET US FIGURE WITH YOU. filter Mfrclwave 6b.

Men's Dress Shoe, Gun Metal, Lace, Mav Bargain Sale $1.93 Men's Gun Metal, Button or Blucher Shoe, all new lasts, regular $3.00 value. May Bargain Sale ....$2.45 Men’s Good Vici Kid Blucher Shoe. May Bargain Sale $2.45 Men's Good Heavy Work Shoe, all solid. May Bargain Sale $1.98 $2.50 Men’s Elk Skin Shoe, black or tan. May Bargain Sale ....$1.93 : Men’s Good Heavy Work Shoe, all solid leather, in tan or black, MEN’S OXFORDS. $3.00 Men's Gun Metal Oxfords, all new styles. May Bargain Sale $2.45 $3.50 and $4.00 Men’s Gun Metal or Tan, Button Oxfords, latest styles, May Bargain Sale. $2.99 LADIES’ WAISTS, 98c. Just received, a new shipment of Ladies’ White Shirt Waists, in organdies, voiles and silks, waists cannot be duplicated for less than $1.50 to $1.75, special for this sale only 98c LACE CURTAINS, 98c PAIR. White or Ecru Nottingham Lace Curtain, 3 yds. long, extra wide, regular $1.50 and $1.25 value. Mav Bargain Sale, pair 98c DRY €OODS. A large assortment of 7c Dress Lawns, flowered and figured, special for this sale, yard 5c All Standard Calico, yard 6c Apron Ginghams, all sizes, checks, 7c and 8c quality. May Bargain Sale, yard 6c White Table Linen, 35c quality. May Bargain Sale, yard 23c 50c Table Linen, May Bargain Sale. yard 39c 1 A new line of fancy Organdies and Batiste, for summer dresses. 15c quality, special for this sale, yd. 10c > Buy your Dress Ginghams, now. all new patterns, only, yard ...10c BAREFOOT SANDALS, 49c. 3 Buy your Sandals now. 600 pair infants size 2 to Misses Size 2. Barefoot Sandals, all sizes, from 5 only 49c CORSETS! CORSETS!! Special prices on C-B AlatSpirite 5 Corsets: $1.50 Front Lace Corsets, only ..98c $1.25 Corsets, only 95c 5 $ .50 Corsets, only 45c

SPECIAL! SPECIAL!! Men’s Work Shirts, all sizes, 14% to 17, full size, 50 dozen to pick from, regular 50c shirts, May Bargain Sale 38c Men’s Dress Shirts, made with the new collar, also sport shirts, all sizes, 14% to 17, regular 75c grade, special 45c $1.50 and $1.25 Men’s Vahki Pants, while they last, only 98c Men's Dress Pants, all new spring patterns .. $1.98 and $1.49 UNBLEACHED MUSLIN, 5c YARD. Good heavy Unbleached Muslin, regular 6c and 7c value, May Bargain Sale, yard 5c f MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. 75c value Ladies’ Fancy Lace or Embroidery trimmed. Button Front Gowns or Slipovers, special for this sale 48c Ladies’ Muslin Slipover Gowns. edged in blue. 65c value, special for this sale 39c 50c Fancy Lace or Embroidery Trimmed Corset Covers, special for this sale ~. > 23c 65c Ladies’ Fancy Corset Covers, lace and insertion trimmed, only 39c Ladie9’ Fancy Muslin Drawers, embroidery trimmed, only 23c Ladies’ Chemise, neatly trimmed ■ with lace and embroidery edging. special for this sale 48c and 98c $1.50 Princess Slips, made of fine Nainsook Deep Embroidery " Flounce. May Bargain Sale ...,98c Extra Special! $1.50 and $2.00 La- ' dies' White Petticoats, made of fine cambric, with deep embroid--5 ery or lace flounce, special for this sale 98c C WINDOW SHADES, EACH 21c, Green Window Shades, oil colors. c t> ft. long, full width, regular 35c grade. May Bargain Sale 21c 50c Window Shades, with fringe. special for this sale 35c C MEN’S UNDERWEAR. Men’s Shirts and Drapers, in e cream or dark, regular 35c grade. May Bargain Sale, each 23c c Men’s Balbriggan or Porisknit Unc ion Suit, regular 75c grade, May c Bargain Sale 45c