Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 213, Decatur, Adams County, 7 September 1916 — Page 3

TT will soon be time to buy 1 your fall work shoes. Better do it now and have them broke in before winter. A shoe worn in dry weather to start with, will give you more real wear and better satisfaction. Better come in and get them now.

Charlie Voglewede AT THE SIGN OF THE BIG SFOI

| WEATHER FORECAST Probably local showers and thunder storms tonight and Friday. Cooler Fiiday and in north portion tonight. Judge D. E. Smith is at Portland today on business. Homer H. Knodle, of tihs office is attending the fair at Van Wert, Ohio, today. Milton Miller, of Geneva, is here visiting with friends and attending to business matters. C. D. Bieberich went to Fort Wayne this morning to visit with his sister, Mrs. Hamar Widdie. A number of Decatur people went to Van Wert today to attend the oig Van Wert County fair. Julius Croyle and her guest, Miss Alma Biggieman, oi Union City, went to Fort Wayne this morning. The Misses Vera Rhinehart and Ruth Whipple of Portland were the guests of friends in the city last evening. They also attended the Masonic dance at the Masonic hall. Charles Holthouse and Leonard Deininger left Wednesday morning for Rensselaer where they entered St. Joseph’s college at Collegeville,. Indiana and tis morning started on their year of study. John Adam ‘'Smith brought to this office last evening a tree tomato, weighing -21 ounces and perfectly formed. It was certainly a beauty and had all the quality of a smaller variety. The tree tomato grows on bushes several feet high and is different from the ordinary tomato because they bare so large and have but very few seeds.

The Home Os Quality Groceries Red and Green Mangoes, doz10c; 3 doz. 25c Sweet Potatoes, lb 4c Watermelons 25c, 30c and 35c Oranges, Sweet Heavy Fruit, doz3oc and 40c Can Rubbers, dozsc and 10c; 3 and 6 doz. 25c Tin Top Jelly Glasses, doz2oc and 25c Tin Cans, Safe Seal, in cartons, doz4oc Our famous Pickling Vinegar, everybody uses, gal... .20c I We pay cash or trade for produce, Eggs 24c Butter 20c to 25c M. E. HOWER North of G.R &I. Depot 'Phone 108 | | Not KILbNISS" I I Not FLAVOR Alone I I But MILDNESS AND FLAVOR COMBINED H THAT IS THE | WHITE STAG | EXTRA MILD I CIGAR | 5 Cents EVERYWHERE ||

Misses Rosa Kreutzmann and Hattie Bauer, of Magley, were shoppers here today. Mrs. Nancy Ramsey, of Monroeville is visiting with her sister,. Mrs. W. R. Woods and other relatives. .Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Woods will leave the last of the week for Bryan. Ohio, for a visit with their son, Loyal Woods and family. D. M. Reed, of Detroit, Mich, stopped off here today for a visit. He has been to Wabash and other cities on business, making the trip by automobile. Mrs. Hugh Miller and children returned this morning to their home in Anderson. They visited here with the Mrs. Barbara Winnes and Mrs. L. C. Miller families. Mrs. Alice Whitcomb returned last evening from Logansport and she was accompanied here by her daughter, Mrs. May Walters Fuller and daughter, Corrine, whose guest she was. Miss Lulu Stoneburner of Sullivan. Ind., who had been visiting here with relatives and friends, returned yesterday morning to her home. She stopped off at Indianapolis to visit the state fair. Amos Danner, residing in Blue Creek township, intends to move to Cambridge City this fall where two of his sons are in business. He will sell his live stock and farming implements at public auction Wednesday, September 27. —Berne Witness. Miss Wanda Moots, who is t’ marry Mr Oscar Shoots t’day, will be th’ first thick, reg’lar sized girl t’ be led t’ th’ altar here in two years. Th’ ole Danube waltzes have replaced th’ Green River trots at th’ Acme Dancin’ Academy by order of Constable Plum. —Abe Martin.

John O'Brien of Marion is here on business today. P. K Kinney of Fort Wayne was here today on business. Miss Malissa Langworthy of the Morris store, went to Fort Wayne. Mrs. Frank Winans and'daughter, Anna, went to Fort Wayne this noon. Jacob Huser, prominent Monroe township fanner, was here on business today. Miss Genevieve Bremcrkamp has gone to Churubusco to visit with Miss Drusilla Gandy. Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmerman and daughter, Marguerite, left today noon for Fort Wayne. Mrs. John Watson of Fort Wayne spent the day with her mother, Mrs. Charles Burr, at Monmouth. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Graham returned to Monroe this afternoon after a visit with the L. A. Graham family. Herman Yager and a party of his friends motored to Van Wert today to attend the Van Wert County fair. George Parrish who has been staying in the country left today noon for Fort Wayne where he will make his home. Mrs. Abraham Kreigh of Ossion, sister of Mrs. W. H. Murphy, who was very low. is reported as being a little better. Dr. C. R. Weaver and family have returned from a visit at Goshen with relatives. They also spent a couple' of days at Stone Lake. Francis Lose will leave next week for Columbus, Mo., to resume his medical studies in the university. This is Mr. Lose’s second year at the Columbus pniversity. Miss Bernice Berger is assisting at the Hartings & Wilson restaurant today in the absence of Miss Nota Strickler, who is attending the fair at Van Wert, Ohio. H. S. Michaud. Charles D. Teeple, City Clerk H. M. DeVoss and Ferdinand Bleeke motored to Van Wert this morning in the latter’ sautomobile and took in the big fair. Night Policeman Joel Reynolds is , on day duty this week, taking the place of Chief’ Ceph Melchi, who is enjoying a few days’ vacation. Ed ’Stapleton is on the night trick. Byard Smith, son of Judge D. E. Smith will leave Tuesday for Richmond where he will resume his studies at Earlham college. This is the second year for Byard at Earlham. The services and masses at the St. Mary's Catholic church will be a half hour later beginning with Sunday September 10th The winter schedule will then be resumed Vespers will be at 2:30 in the afternoon. Marion Andrews, prominent Washington township farmer, returned this morning from Indianapolis, where he attended’ the state fair. He reports a good exhibit and enjoyable time. His nephew, Harry Andrews, who is attending the fair, will return Saturday. Gass & Meibers are re-decorating their store for the fall and winter displays, which are about complete. The smilax and other greenry so ap propriate to the summertide, give way to autumnal leaves for decorations, these making a pretty and warm coloring on their white lattice. S. P. Hoffman, M. D., accompanied by Mrs. Hoffman, left for Indianapolis to attend to professional business this morning. They will make the trip by automobile and will call on several of the doctor’s friends, who are located in towns through which they will pass on their routes, going and coming. Sterling Junior will stay with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Bierie, of Berne. Dr. and Mrs. Hoffman will bo gone until Tuesday, September 12. ABOUT THE SICK. Mrs. John Schurger who has been quite ill since Sunday night, is better, but she will probably be bedfast for two weeks’ logger. She was suddenly striken Sunday with an attack of stomach trouble, this being the first attack of the kind she had ever had. She was at the point of death, physicians working with her three hours, before she passed the danger point. Mr. Schurger who had gone to Manistee, Mich., a week before, to visit with a son, and for relief from hay fever, was summoned home, arriving Tuesday, as soon as he possibly could reach her. He is still suffering severely from the hay fever. Harve Sprague, barber, who has been ill six weeks of nervous paralysis, liver and bowel trouble, is better, being able to sit up a part of the time. Mrs. Janies Spague, who was brought home two weeks ago from the hospital in Fort Wayne, after an operation, continues to improve and may be able to go in a few days to visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Nidlinger near Warsaw. FOR SALE —Several good second- * hand separators, at bargain prices. Also have new ones for sale. Call at residence, No. Fifth street.—John Spuller. 160t£ |

0? \> ©THQ£<O Wj YOUR FALL HAT IS HERE A change of headwear lends pleasing variety to j our dress. Good taste demands that you should have more than one hat. Our selection from the wide range cf CROFUT & KNAPP designs for AUTUMN, 1916, include the latest ideas from this famous factory which for more than fifty years has ranked as a leading maker of fine hats. Prices $1.50, $2 and $3 We will be pleased to show you at any time. HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE and Company Good Clothes Sellers For Men & Boys NOTICE OF BENEFITS. In the Matter of the Opening; und Extending of’ Cleveland Street. To E. Merl Burdg: Notice is hereby given you that an award <f benefits has been made in behalf of real estate situate in the City of Decatur, Indiana, Adams County, owned by you and described as follows: In lot No. 875 in Zimmerman heirs subdivision of part of outlets Nos. 15, 16 and 17 in the southern addition to the City cf Decatur, Indiana, $15.00. Iniot No. 874 in Zimmerman heirs’ subdivision of part of outlets Nos. 15, 16 and 17 in the southern addition to the (’ity of Decatur, Indiana, $15.00. Inlot No. 87.3 in Zimmerman heirs’ subdivision of part of outlets Nos. 15, 16 and 17 in the .southern addition to the (’ity of Decatur, Indiana, $15.00. Which award of benefits is set opposite said description. All in pursuance of a resolution adopted by the common council in and for the (’ity of Decatur, Indiana, on the sth; day of September, 1916. Said common council will meet on the 3rd Day of October, 1910. at 7 o’clock p. ni. meets at their council room in said city for the purpose of hearing any remonstrance which you may desire to present in regard to the amount of your award of benefits as aforesaid. 11. M. DeVOSS, 7-14-21 City Clerk. NOTICE OF BENEFITS. In the Matter of the Opening and Extending; the Tunneller Alley. To E. Merl JBurdg: Notice Is hereby given you that an award cf benefits has been made in behalf of real estate situate in the ('ity of Decatur, Indiana, Adams County, owned by you and described as follows: Inlot No. 875 in Zimmerman heirs' subdivision of outlots Nojl 15, 16 and 17 in the City of Decatur, Indiana. Which award of benefits is set oppcsite said description: $5.00. All in pursuance of a resolution adopted by the common council in and for the City of Decatur, Indiana, on the sth day of September. 1916. Said common council will meet on the 3rd Day of October, 19Id, at seven o’clock p. m., at their cnrfn<4l room in said city for the purpose of hearing any’ remonstrance which you may desire to present in regard to the amount of your assessment cf benefits as aforesaid. 11. M. DeVOSS, 7-14-21 City Clerk. PLENTY Or 5 PER CENT MONEY. Partial payments any time, without waiting lor interest pay day. 120tf ERWIN OFFICE.

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