Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 288, Decatur, Adams County, 5 December 1916 — Page 5

I jk . * SLICK AS A WEASEL We fitted a pair of these snug fitting “Top Notch” Arctics on a fellow today and he said, “They fit as slick as aboufrlht Th * B expresses the fittin » Qualities just The Better Fhey Fit The Beter They Wear. Ghadie VogleWede AT THE SIGN OF THE BIG SHOE ——————————

WEATHER FORECAST j Fair tonight and Wednesday somewhat colder tonight. Alfred Biggs went to Fort Wayne this morning. Mrs. Robert McMahon spent the day in Fort Wayne. Miss Alta Johnson of Monroe visited here with friends. Miss Irene. Eady returned today noon to Fort Wayne after a visit with her mother, Mrs. J. W. Rabbitt. Ray Smith, rural mail carrier is off duty today to be at the bedside of his wife who underwent an operation this morning. Ruth Mayer, who visited at the J. D. Winteregg home here a few days, returned to her home in Decatur. - Berne Witness. Mrs. Shafer Peterson and gra iddaughter, Pauline Wolford, have returned from a visit with Mrs. Guy Majors at Fort Wayne. Miss Naomi Mayer, who spent li?r Thanksgiving vacation with Edna Winteregg, returned to her home -t Decatur, Sunday?—Berne Witness. Remember the supper at the Pterhyterian church Tuesday evening of next week from five to seven o’clock. Twenty-five cents. The Ladies’ Aid society invites the public. George Everett of the local postoffice force will take a vacation tomorrow when he will attend to the butchering of several fine hogs for winter consumption. Mr. Everest who does a little farming on the side, has twenty-six fine fat hogs, which should be worth a small fortune in these times of high prices.

(he Home Os Quality Groceries Square Deal Desert makes a third more desert and sells cheaper, 2 pkgs., any flavor 15c Monarch Brand means the hest that money can buy. We have the goods and the low price. Try them! Monarch Asparagus Tips, can 25c Monarch Brand Cut Wax Beans, can 15c Monarch Brand, Cut Green Beans, can 15c Monarch Brand Suctotash. can 15c Monarch Brand Chili Sauce, bottle 15c Bismark Brand Preserves, pure fruit, Blackberry. Raspberry, Strawberry, jar ■ 25c Bulk Apple Butter, 2 lbs 25c We pay cash or trade for produce, Egg® 40c I Butter 32c M. E. HOWER North of G. IL & I. Depot ’Phone lO* I SMOKE THE I |whitestag| I EXTRA MILD I I , I I Five sizes to choose from. Ail of k i ’em mighty good smokers. |

Miss Johanna Seherry, of Preble, went to Fort Wayne this morning. C. E. Bell will leave tonight (or Peru and other towns on business. C. C. Sehug, of Berne, passed through the city enroute to Fort Wayne. Mrs. Carrie Haubold and brother, Brice .Thomas, went to Ft. Way le this morning. Mrs. Ada Roe who visited at Willshire, Ohio, changed cars here today noon on her way to Warsaw. Another week will see the comnletition of the Knights of Pythias bowling alley. Three alleys are being installed. Mrs. Charles Johnson of Root township who became quite ill .Saturday noon of acute indigestion is better. Mrs. C. E. Bell went to Marion yesterday to attend the funeral of a cousin, H. G. Johnson, a well known furniture dealer of that city. Elmer Rabbitt and family of War1 saw. and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kuich of Sheldon motored here yesterday to be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rabbitt. A large delegation of Odd Fellows will go to Huntington tomorrow to attend a big district meeting which ■ will be held there. ManV will go by wayl of Fort Wayne. Mrs. Jesse Smith and- daughters. Thelma Smith, Mrs. Alva Buffer, bar ger and son. Carl, returned this morning to Fort Wayne alter a visit with Mrs. Abe Whitright. It seems like th’ more tri/in’ a 1ler is th’ more circulars he receive . Artie Moors asked his nn her f r th’ cabbage core this mornin' an’ . lie said, Ther won't be none."—Abe; Martin. - -- .. — .. I

Dan Vai! went to Fort Wayne to (lay noon on business. Bred Mayer of the Monroe Report er was here today looking after business. Mrs. F. M. Schlrmeyer and .Mrs. I'. !■■ I*rance spent the afternoon in Ft Wayne. I’hil Schug of Berne was attending to business affairs here this afternoon. R. N. Elston of st. Mary's township w, s a business caller here this afternoon. Uiwrence Garard of thin office will visit in Fort Wayne this evening with his parents, J II Heller went to Fort Wayne this alternoon to attend to business for the Dally Democrat office. The U. B. Ladies’ Aid will have a parct Is post sale a week from next Saturday afternoon at the gas office Mr. and Mrs. Tom Peterson of Gary have written relatives here that they will be in Decatur for an over-Christ-mas visit. Oscar Hoffman was able to be up the street today after being confined to his home for a day or so suffering from tonsil!lis. Mrs. Tom Lhamon of Plainwell. Mich., who visited with her uncle, John Oswalt, and wife, left for Berne this afternoon to visit. Mrs. Jennie Evans returned this afternoon to Berne after a visit here with her step-daughter, Mrs. William ■Reichard, of Ninth street. Bob Andrews, marshall of Monroe war here today and while transact ing business lost a ten dollar bill He will appreciate its return. The Murray cigar store has taken over the local agency for the famous Aurentz candies and will have ;■ complete line of box and bulb goods. Miss Julia Schumm. of Schumm. 0.. and Miss Celia Hamman <)f Van Wert. Ohio, changed cars here today enroute to Berne, where they are working. Mrs. S. N. Young of Toledo, Ohio, is here visiting with her sister, Mrs. Oliver Johnson, of south of the city, and her brothers, John, Isaac and George Everett. The Chautauqua will be a good tiling and it requires only the sig natures of seventy men to get it. Each will guarantee the sale of ten tickets or agree to pay for them. Mrs. .Paul Tribolet and daughter Mary Helen, left this afternon foi their home at Portsmouth, Ohio, aft era two weeks’ visit with her par ints, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Andrews and other relatives. The city council will meet thi: evening in regular session and wil hear remonstrances against the pre liminary assessment roll on the Third Street improvement. Others matters will also be taken up. A meeting of the degree staff ol tin Rebekah lodge is scheduled ,01 tonight. Tthe regular club meeting will also follow the lodge session. Each member of the staff should I make a great effort to be there. Mrs. E. W. Jackson returned from Fm I Wayne where she called on her son. Harry, who had an operation a week ago at the St. Joseph hospital for appendicitis. He was in a very 'serious condition bui is getting along as well as is consistent. I If you are interested in the legislation that will be enacted at the 1917 tossion you should attend the meet * i\g to be held in this city Saturday, i Itw the day fixed to hear what you hake to say that the representatives ; imq have an idea. Tfee Decatur Rotary club met last evenkg and took up the proposition of tr.wng to secure the*Chautauqua for DYatur nex summer. The entertainment committee will arrange for a dinner and an entertainment after the holidays. The Atkh jewelry store is being moved inst their new quarters t.n Second street formerly occupied by tile Robinsok confectionary. Joseph and Lang bkght the Confectionary business and Will about January the First, move in\> the building now occupied by the Vhmitt meat market. -o COWAN PLEADS “NOT GUILTY.” Kit Cowan. iVnier postmaster at Bobo. Ind . accuse! of embezzlement, entered a plea of not guilty, as did Benjamin Baker, Indianapolis saloon keeper, who is chatVod with refilling bottles in bond whiurey without removing the revenue lux stamp, and Rudolph Broener. Indianapolis, accused of using the mabs to defraud. The trials wore set ton Monday, December IS. IndlanapoliX Star. NOTICE. A Notice is hereby given it the shareI holders of the First Natfenal Bank lot Decatur. Indiana, that there will ] bo an election at the offiefc of said I bank on \ Tuesday, January 9,19 V, j between the hours of 10 a. lit and 3 Ip. m.. for the purpose of elAting a I Hoard of dine tors for said bitok for i»lhe vear 1917. ( A. Di G.\V 15-12-19-36 _ CasMer. 'Lenocrat Want Ads Pay.

Work Basket and Tray It Paper rope Is put to many uses, und any number of Christmas novelties are imide of It. It is bought in bundles nt the pnper dealer’s and woven over wire, and it may be had in several colors and white. In the picture a work basket made of brown rope is shown with its lid removed. After the basket has been woven It is varnished with shellac. This is a gift every woman will love. A serving tray is made with a paper > bottom covered with glass and sides . and handles of brown paper rope , woven over wire supports. A spray of yellow jonquils is pasted on the heavy cardboard bottom before the glass is placed over It. This Is a ' good tray for almost any purpose. Easily Made Lunch Set 1 'N *JI ■pi IB ir x. —J 1 A lunch or breakfast set of doilies r- Is among the easily made gifts that will s, please every housewife. They are made of heavy printed cotton with ... lloral patterns on white grounds or ' they may be cut from dainty patterns in flowered cretonne. Three or four sizes in circular pieces will serve to e dress out the table prettily and they s include one large piece about 18 inches in diameter for the center of the table. , There are six smaller pieces, about seven inches in diameter and six little 1 ones three ami one-half inches in K width. The smaller sizes are for the i plates, and cups and saucers. Some 1 sets contain four doilies a little larger than the plate size for other dishes. All are finished with an edging cro 1 cheted of colored mercerized cotton. The edging may be made separately 1 and sewed on afterward or it may be 1 crocheted through the material. In any case a very narrow hem is to be : turned down all around each doily before the edging is put on. Something for the Baby . W i The bath for the youngest member j of the family is an institution that all of them enjoy, and nothing can be bet- | ter in the way of a present for baby ( than a bath basket. A pretty one is pictured above. It is big enough to hold his outfit of clean clothes, and is fitted with all the things he needs for his bath and toilette. I’ink-and-white paper rope is woven over wire to make this basket, but a ( ready-made willow or bamboo wilt an- ( swer the jmrpose. I’lnk satin ribbon t is threaded through the sides and tics ■ in a bow under the handle at one side. I Bags of pink satin ribbon are sewed ; about the basket on the inside to hold ■ baby’s toilette articles. One of them | holds a soft sponge, nnolher a box of | , talcum powder, tt third takes care of • a piece of fine bland soap, and oppo-; ‘ site this his tiny comb ami soft brush I are held by bands of ribbon. Even a ' teething ring finds a place in this' > equipment. Wide, soft satin ribbon, or gauze rib-, ( bon like the pink in the basket In col-: < or, is tied in a generous ho« to each • side of the handle ami Hie bows are ’ Joined by a length of it. They make a beautiful finish to the best of pres- < ...jrnts for baby. < 1..-i *~- - —— —

BUY USEFUL GIFTS The Christmas spirit is lost if you have to worry over what to buy. Let us suggest some useful gifts that any man would be glad to receive. Glows Neckiics Hosiery Handkerchiefs Mufflers Belts Suspenders Caps Hats Collars Garters Shirts Chain and KnifuChain and Card CascCufT Links Scarf Pins Sweaters Night Shirts Pajamas Umbrellas Bath Robes Traveling Bags Suit Case Underwear AND A HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX SUIT AND OVERCOAT. Do Your Christmas Shopping Early. HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & CO. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys. 1 EARLY | JHW Have Yon been one of the Lucky Ones ' TO GET JUST WHAT YOU WANT FOR XMAS WITHOUT j PAYING THE INCREASE IN PRICES? I | Not one article in our stock has been raised by u;. You will find prices the same as List year, except watches, which arc 20 per jent lower. It will pay you to call and see for yourself how our prices are, and see how much money we can save you on your ( uristmas presents. We have everything you can w ish in articles carried in a first-class jewelry store. We are here to stay and have and will continue o hack all our goods. i I It will pay you to see our stock of goods whether yov buy or not. We en- - 1 grave everything free and will be glad to holdanything lor you for Xmas 1 a without any deposit. I HENSLEY, The Jeweler [ I 26 Years in Decatur to Back Ail Our Goods. .sisxx x i'■ a'.~n.~~.Tr it.t. a n m i —iiin

’ORT WAYNE AWD SPRINGFIELD TRACTION : Leave uocatur. A. M—6:6o, 8:30, 11:30. P. M.--2:30, 6:46, 9:30. Leave Fort Wayna. A. M—7:oo, 10:00. P. M —1:00, 4:00, 7:30. 11:00. Freight car leaves Decatur at 7:55 I . m., and leaves Fort Wayne at 12 n , arr'vfng In Decatur at 1:46 p tn

U SUGGESTIONS !! |S FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS | ** Fancy Bat Pins Bags || X Beauty Pins Purses £ Pearl Beads Umbrellas £ I. Lavallieres Caps and Scarfs TT I Broaches Sweaters i | I Ivory Toilet Articles Corset Covers ££ • Ivory Toilet Sets Table Linens S Manicure Sets Napkins £ Tj " Traveling Cases Furs Jg j Silk Waists Gloves if Wasii Waists Silk Hose II g* Fancy Collars Handkerchiefs •» Blankets Silk Petticoats mb Serving Trays Rain Coats k II We have a complete line of the above articles and || J many more appropriate for Xmas Gifts. S THE STORE OF THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT-THE CENTER FOR XMAS GIFTS. E BB 0 - ! DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES. £

I In addition to the daily service, ex- , I tra service cars will be run as follows lon Sundays ONLY: Leave Decatur Leave Ft. Wayne | 1:00 p. m. 2:30 p. m. 4:00 p. m. 5:30 p. m 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p. m. HOMER RUHL, Agent ATTENTION, FARMERS! I Book your sale with the live stock

and farm sale auctinoeer, who will get you the highest prices. HARRY DANIELS, Auctioneer, 206-e o-d If Pleasant Mills, Ind. ! PLENTY Of-.S per CENT MONEY. I’arila! payments any time, without rafting for interest pay day. ERWIN OFFICR. o Democrat, \V ant Ads Pay,