Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 290, Decatur, Adams County, 7 December 1916 — Page 5

pl * You men who can’t wear a rubber boot, can wear Itbis buddy Pac. Keep your feet dry and farm. High I enough to put your pant leg inside. We want to show I you this buddy boot before you buy. Ask us about I them. I Charlie VogleWede AT THE SIGN OF THE BIG SHOE

' JL_ . . ... ssogkxiskxxkx: 22 32 2 22.22;: r. 2 2;: •, | WEATHER FORECAST g ■ft W B 5222 22 222222323232 22322221 Rain tonight, colder tn extreme ■ western ixntion, Friday much colder ■ and generally fair. *C. E. Schug, of Berne, was here E today on business. Mrs. Harry Fritzinger spent yes- ■ terday ih Fort Wayne. ' I Homer H. Knodle went to Hunting- ■ ton yesterday afternoon on the 3:22 ■ train. W. R. Dorwin, city mail carrier, is ■ off duty today attending to some ■ butchering at his farm. Mrs. Jesse Swartz and daughter, I IJola, and Mrs. Janies Archbold spent ■ the day in Fort Wayne. Mrs. A. M. Henry left yesterday asI ternoon on the 3:22 train for Hoag- ■ land to visit with the Enos Harrod I family. Mr. Harry Dunbar, the Redpath J man, lo# here this morning for New | Castle, where he will look after asI fairs for his company. He expects to return here-tomorrow evening tp conclude plans for the coming year. Andrew Jackson, an old and esteeni- ■ cd citizen of this county who is a Sr<&Uent at East Haven is reported to be in a very serious condition. He ST suffered a heart attack shortly after leaving here and has not recovered. E The chiropractors held an interesting meeting at F'ort Wayne Tuesday night which was attended by Messrs. Burgener and Henricks of this city. A district meeting was also held as Marion last Sunday at which several very important matters including a publcity campaign were discussed.

The Home Os Quality Groceries Square Deal Desert makes a third more desert and sells cheaper, 2 pkgs., any flavor ... 15c Monarch Brand means the best that mone.v 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, Egga 40c Butter 32c M. E. HOWER North of G R. & I- Deoot ’Phone JOS IMIMIIMUIHUBii'WIIWIIIIW'BJIIiJ 1 .i.JIW JL.'Tl''■' _ ■ —~~ I SMOKE THE I |whitestag| ! EXTRA MILD I I Five sizes to choose from. All of H | ’em mighty good smokers. I A jgjl

Mrs. C. M. Hower of Portland is here with her sister, Mrs. Herb Lachot. Charles C. Schug of Berne passed through the city today enroute to Ft. Wayne. Mrs. C. B. Fisher of Willshire, XJ7, changed cars here enroute to Berne for a visit. « Mrs. Sophia Diedrick of Schumin. Ohio, changed cars here enroute to Fort Wayne. Mrs. D. Miller returned to her home at Linn Grove after a visit with Mrs. Louis Miller. Daniel I. Sid!°r arrived from Portsville, Mich., this afternoon to visit with his step-mother, Mrs. Emily Sdler. Mrs. Victor Eiehenberger return'd to her home at Berne this afternoon. She was the guest of Mrs. Dan Tyndall. Mrs. Jeff Moser of Willshire, Ohio, changed cars here today on her way to Portland for a visit with her brother, William Wishon. Miss Celia Andrews went to Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon. She was , the guest of her sister, Mrsi Leo al- - lerd, of 709 N. Firth street. B. C. Henricks, the chiropractor, went to Van Wert, today to call upon a daughter, Mrs. Ix>yd Mercer, who is quite ill at the Van Wert hospital. Mrs, Joe Smith and children, Gerald. left for Fort Wayne today noon, where they wil visit over the weekend with her sister. Mrs. Herbert Lankenau. The Ben Davor family will leave this week -for their home at Greenville. 0., Mr. Devor is working there tor a lumber company. They resided at Greenville prior to moving here several years ago.

Mrs. Forest Ray of Monroe was shopping here today. Miss Caroline Scherer of Monroe was shopping here today. I'reck Hower and Ercie Butler went to Fort Wayne this afternoon. Mrs. Tom Kohn of the Murray Hotel went to Fort Wayne this afternoon. Miss Frances Murphy returned to Monroe this afternoon after shopping here. Miss Helen Aurentz returned to 'Ft. Wayne tills afternoon after a visit here with Miss Agnes Kohne. Mrs. Dayton Barkley returned to her home near Hoagland this afternoon after a visit here with her sister. Mrs. E. H. Battenberg of Dayton. (?., who visited with the Charles Batt.ll- - family, went to Fort Wayne this afternoon. Miss Lola Drake went to Fort Wayne to call on her brother-in-law, H. A. Jackson who Is at the St. Joseph hospital recovering from an oper atlon. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Anncn return, d from Columbia City where they spent some time during the time Mr. Annen was engaged on a building for whi.-h he had the contract. — o x OPPOSITION DEVELOPS. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 7—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Opposition which developed at the conference of various committees representing various state organizations today prevented the immediate approval of the plan to change the governing systems of the rural schools of the state. The conference continued throughout the day and may last over tomorrow in an effort of the representatives to obtain a plan to present to the next legislature for the centralization of the control of the rural schools. Some of the township trustees objected on the grounds that it would remove the control of schools from the communi ties which are directly affected. A RECORD HOLD-UP. (United Press Service) Findlay. Ohio, Dec. 7—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Carrie King stood in her room at the point of a revol ver for two hours today while sever men held up the town of Mount Cory ten miles distant from here, ami rob , bed the bank. One man stood guan . over Miss King to prevent her givinf the alarm. He saw her returnini from a party and followed her inti ' her home. Although three nitro 1 glycerine explosions shook the towi the appearance of the yeggs in suet force prevented interfereift-e. o CAR HITS AUTO. (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Ind.. Dec. 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Three persons were injured today when an auto driven by J. A. Tarman of Sheridan. Indi ana, was struck by a street car. The injured are: Mrs. Fred Aughey, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles, Spray of Frankfort. Ind. Tarman and his wife escaped injury. ... o ROB EXPRESS DRIVER (United Press Service) Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 7—(Special Io Daily Democrat) Throwing 1 pepper into the eyes of an express i driver two men robbed him of sacks ,of gold believed to contain five thousand dollars. REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS. Dear Friends: — Do you know of any one who will trade in an improved 20 or 25 acre tract near Decatur. Monroe or Berne for a good improved 60 near Decatur? Do you know of any one who would like to buy a fine little farm, near Decatur, well improved and pay $150.00 an acre for it. one-third down and balance good time? Do you know of any one who would like to buy a first-class, well improved black ground 80 for $140.00 an acre, that is south of Decatur near Pleasant Mills anti pay $5,000.00. down and get good time on balance? Or another black ground 80 near Honduras and if desired pay I as small a cash payment as $5,000.00 and good time on balance? Or buy j 120 acres within one mile of Berne j and pay $105.00 an acre and start to pay for it, paying $500.00 down and; good easy annual payments? Or 180 ( acres near Berne on somewhat similar payments? Or an excellently improved 80 in Union township for $112.50 an acre and fine terms as regards payment? We have forties, ( sixties, eighties and quite a number of larger farms that we know are attractive investments. Come in and let us tell you about them and how they can be bought. Respectfully. THE BOWERS REALTY COMPANY, FRANK M. SCIRMEYER. FRENCH QUINN. 29012 —-- ; ' You will save money if you attend the Schafer Hardware Co’s big auction sale. Hundreds' of other bargains can also be found in our store. Come in and let us show you. Sale beI gins at 11 o'clock. I

1 RED CROSS SEALS I A LA MOTHER GOOSE' , .■ A jH-i ? ■ a' To market, to market, to buy a fat pig; Home attain, home again, jlggety-jig, Back again, back again, right straightway — Forgot Red Cross seals, must have ; them today. o BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE. For sale, 126 acres of second river bottom hmd, improvements excellent, % mile north of Pleasant Mills, Ind. For sale or trade, 80 acres, sandy clay soil, good improvements, two miles north of Willshire. Ohio, will trade for smaller farm or good city i property. < For sale or trade, 58 acres, 1U ' miles north of Geneva, black land, | new barn, fair house, no better location in country, will take in small city property. For sale, four good residence properties in Decatur, will sell any one of them with a small payment down and balance of payments like rent, so much per month, an excellent chance , to own your own home, and stop , paying rent and with same payments pay out on property. This property 1 am desirous of closing out, owing to the fact that I want to locate elsewhere, and I want ’ to reduce my holdings; therefore 1 am going to give some one an ex i cellent bargain. Will be glad to 1 show these to any one whether you buy or not; just look into my propositions before you buy. J. F. ARNOLD, Decatur, Ind. f . 'Phone 709. -- 280-e-o-dtf 1 o e Now, here is you chance. Buy your buggies, harness, wagons, manure spreader, gasoline engines, blankets and robes at Schafer’s big auction sale, Saturday, Dec. 9. Sale begins at 0 11 o'clock. (1 o 1- PAY BIG n DEMOCRAT WANT ADS I)d * NOTARIES PUBLIC ♦ g 4 DAILY DEMOCRAT OFFICE 4 ig + — 4 co * License Applications. Afli- ■* "• ♦ davits, Certifications, etc. •* ii *4 h

CHRISTMAS TIME WILL SOON BE HERE i- I J And TEEPLE, BRANDYBERRY & PETERSON are better equipped than ever to supply you with many useful articles that will make sensible and appropriate gifts. A few suggestions below: fO If J [JIJ GLOVES Shirts .. .*. 00c to $3.00 j Gloves 50c to $2.50 Tics 25c to sl.o(l'Suits and Overcoats $lO to $25 Hosiery 15c to 50c, Raincoats $3.50 to $lO I Cloth Caps 50c to $1 Fur t aps $2 to $5 Mufflers 25c Io $2.00 Bath Robes $1 to $!• Combination Sets .75c to $1.50 Underwear 541 c to $1 i Handkerchiefs 10c to 50c Trunks $1.50 to $12.50 Traveling Bags .. $3.00 to $12.50 Hats $1 to $1 Umbrellas 50c to $6.00 Nightshirts 50c to $1.50 Sweaters SI.OO to $2.50 Pajamas $1.50 to $2 Sweater Coats .... $1 to SIO.OO CufT Links ...... 25c to SI.OO .Knickerbocker Suits $3 to SIO.OO, Belts 25c to 50c There are many other excellent gifts to be found here. Come in and make yourself at home. Our time is yours. Red Cross stamps for sale here. Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson I Cater To The Christmas Shopper. i

The Christmas Spirit If you want something extra fine, something new and different that men and boys wear, come to this specialty store for men. FOR A MAN’S CHRISTMAS Bath Robesss.oo to $6.50 Shirts6oc to $3.50 Rain Coats $5.00 to $12.00 \igLts Shirtssoc to SI.OO Sweaterssl.oo to SIO.OO Pajama SI.OO to $1.50 Neckwear2sc to SI.OO Hatssl.oo to $4.00 Mufflers 50c to $3.00 Capssoc to $6.00 Garters2sc to 50c Handkerchiefssc to 50c Gloves2seto $3.00 Hosieryloc to 50c HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX Suits and Overcoats $lB. to $25. CLOTHCRAFT - - - Suits and Overcoats $lO. to $lB. HOLTHOUSE, SCHULTE & CO. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys.

BIG TIME I ATTEND THE I COUNTY FAIR CENTRAL BUILDING . I Friday, Dec. Btb 7:30 P. M. t 1 [Minstrel Show Orchestra Concessions t Eats ♦I : lOc To All e-

MOOSE DANCE THURSDAY. The regular Thursday night dance will be held this week as usual, at the Moose hall. Don’t forget it or you forget an o»ijoyable di casion. These events are popular because every one who attends has a happy evening. Forget your cares and join the crowd. 277t3w-tf — O —I—WANTED—To clean your wall paper, cisterns, carpets, and stoves, white wash out houses, cellars, etc.—J C. Foverdale, Phone 210. 145tf Big auction sale at Schafer Hardware Co., Saturday, Dec. !>; 9 stotm buggies, 15 top buggies. 20 sets of h,:'; c harnes 1 and 8 seis of heav f.:rr farm h mess will io highest bidder. le itegi i a. 111 o'clock.

I A , j_.. i; ♦< ■ " r \v. ••' * .’i MAKE YOUR GIFT LASTING AND PRACTICAL. It should boa nice piece of furniture. Judging from our sales for the Christmas delivery our wagon will be busy. Many are buying early. Is your name on our list? If not, come and let us help you select the present you must buy. Store open every evening. The Up-to-Date FURNITURE STORE East Side Court House Yager Bros. & Reining. BOSSE OPERA HOUSE WEDNESDAY NIGHT, December 13 ' S I pff A- A JI sam# J •‘wj • JwaMIWW A* *0: - ■ jW' , WSEm With Harry Bates and Marie Clifford and notable cast. ’ THE LAUGHING SENSATION OF THE AGE. The Show That Sei The Speed Limit For Laughs. BEST SEATS ONE DOLLAR. Plenty Good Seats 75, 50 and 25 cents. SEATS ON SALE MONDAY AT HOLTHOUSE’S.

Now, here is you chance. Buy your buggies, harness, wagons, manure spreader, gasoline engines, blankets and robes at S-hafer’s big auction sale. Satu;ik:.v Dec. 9. Sale begins at 11 o’clock. ') ou v ill save money if you attend the Schafer Hardware Co’s big auction sale. Hundreds of other bargains can also be l found in our store. Come in and let us show you. Sale begins at 11 o’clock. Schafer auction of buggies, ■ih?•-i- ... v agons, blankets and robes ill begin at 11 o’clock .■ '.,i;;v. Dec. 9. t ome in and e dol'a,Our ladies’ rest ..u is open to all friends and customers.