Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 17 February 1917 — Page 3

I You’ve Said It You have promised >our / s * ‘' self that your next pair <>f rubber boots would he "Top WS'WW’W® Notch." Your neighbors IS, ' f . have told you how much better they wear, huv nice they tit and how good they z look and it is all settled except getting the boots. GET THEM TODAY. Charlie VogleWede SELLS A LOT OF THEM.

| WEATHER FORECAST | C ?3SKC!®SBSC3E2S:CCSK!OE'jn3.«': Snow flurries tonight with a'cmd wave Sunday generally fair and much colder. Mrs. J. F. Snyder went to Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Bertha Eaton of northeast of the city is the guest of Mrs. 0. L. Vance. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heuer attended the autoifiohile show in Fort Wayne yesterday. Miss Estelle Smith and brother, Bud. went to Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon. Miss Marie Patterson went to Fort Wayne to be the guest of Miss Clara Williams over Sunday. Mrs. John Koop of Fort Wayne is here visiting with her mother. Mrs. L. Bultemeier. and other friends. Burton Andrews grandson of J. 1). Andrews has gone to Indianapolis to make his home with mother, Mrs. Ora Kennedy. Miss Gladys Butler went to Fort Wayne this morning for a visit ovei j Sunday with her brother, Floyd B.itler and family. Mrs. Clint Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fisher and daughter. Ireta, went to Fort Wayne this morning, for a visit over Sunday with the Sam Bartlet and Frank Trimm families. We’ll be glad when th’ war’s over so th’ word ‘ ruthless" kin take a much needed rest. “Women are jest like elephants t’ me. 1 like t’ see ’em but 1 wouldn’ want one,” said Tell Binkley today."—Abe Martin.

The Home of Quality Groceries | MMiMßiiui—■■■ 11 ' ~~ l “Hello. Mr. Hower, I want a high grade flour that is good for either bread baking or pastry.’ “We have it. The highest grade of Red Turkey Wheat patent I have ever been privileged to handle. Every sack guaranteed, and sells at slJ;> for a 24 lb. sack. It’s the ‘Enterprise.’ ” “Send me a sack. I’ll try it, and let you know how I like it.” • , “I thank you. Some day I want to tell you of the grand prizes ‘Enterprise’ has taken at the many baking demonstrations all over the country. Good-bye. We pay cash or trade for produce, Eggi 32c Butter 25c to 32c I M. E. HOWER North of G. IL & 1- IX’Pot ’Phone W 8 , ___ . I Don’t Forget This- I I THE “WHITE STAG” I I OPERA SIZE I I Is a clear Havana filled cigar and g ■ saves as much as it costs. || | FIVE CENTS STRAIGHT EVERYWHERE I I Take home a pocket full for over Sunday 5 and you’ll be converted to them Monday.

Prof. J. D. Sarig was a Fort Wayne visitor today. T. J. Smith went to Fort Wayne this morning on business. Joe Myers and son, Janies, went to Fort Wayne tihs morning. Wilbert May attended the auto show in Fort Wayne today. Mrs. Phil Ohler and daughter, Marcia. were Sort Wayne visitors today. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Smith, of Men roe went to Fort Wayne this morning. Mss Velina Springer went to Foit Wayne this morning for a visit with friends. Miss Vera Clark went to Fort Wayne to attend a theater party «iven by Miss Clara Blondoit. Fred, William and Todd Morrison of Willshire, Ohio, went to Fort Wayne to the auto show today. Miss Marie Meyers has taken a position as clerk at the Morris store, succeeding Mary Heim, who resigned last evening. I Mrs. Dayton Barkley returned to Hoagland this noon. She has been here caring for her sister, Mrs. Eli Girod, of Seventh street, to whom a daughter, Ruth Wynola, was born on i Tuesday. Betause he had an ulcerated tooth Ivie C. Talbott drew down $7.46 from an accident insurance company and Jacob Hess got $0.66 for the grip. L. C. Helm made the payments yesterday. Mayor Rosswell Johnson and Chester Johnson, of Gary, came to be with their mother, Mrs. J. P. Johnson. of Monroe, who suffered an apopleptic stroke recently, affecting her tongue and speech. She is better, however, again.

Alfred Bliey west to Fort Wayue today noon. 11. A. Walling of Willshire, Ohio, went to Lagrange today. Mrs. F. Dibble went to Monroe this afternoon on the 1:05 train. Miss Lucile White of Pleasant Mills was a visitor in the city today. Mrs. L. D. Jacobs went to Monroe to spend Sunday with her parents. Mrs. William Miller went to Berne and from thero will go to attend a Walter Rilling attended tbu auto show in Fott Wayne this afternoon. Mrs. Asa McMillen and daughter Gladys of Pleasant Mills, were visitors in the city today. Stewart Niblick of Chicago arrived in the city last evening for an over Sunday visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. ('. S. Niblick. , Miss Fanny Heller entertained a crowd of her school friends at her home on Winchester street last evening after the basket ball game. F. H. Hubbard of Ottawa, Ohio, and former manager of the local sugar plant, was a business visitor in this city this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edington and children left this afternoon on the 1:05 train for Bryant for a visit with their 1 brothers, Grover Butcher and family. ■ The thaw-out today gave an opportunity for cleaning off the sidewalks, , which have been almost impassible on account of the ice, for a couple of weeks. > Attorney C. J. Lutz arrived home this morning after a two months’ ab- ’ sence in Florida, where he went with Mrs. Lutz, who has been in poor health fora year past. Mrs. Courtney Runyon and daughter i Leota, returned on the 1:05 train to ■ Linn Grove. They'visited with her father, George Gent is and brothers, Al and George Gentis and families. 1 County Reorder and Mrs. Aaron C. Augsburger went to Berne to spend Sunday with her father, Jacob Wulli- • ntan and family. Mr. Wulliman, who has been ill, remains about the same. The services at the Methodist church are gaining in interest and the crowds are taxing the capacity of the big house of worship. Interest will continue ,it is believed, for some • time. Robert Garard. a young man cm- ' ployed at this office for several years, 1 will leave tomorrow morning for Chi- ' cago. xvherq. he will enter the Mer--1 genthaler Linotype school of instruc--1 tion and take a six weeks’ course. He expects to return here afterward and i resume his woijt. 1 W. A. Klepper* returned last evening from Lafayette, where he attended a meeting of the board of direc- ’ tors of the Lion Rubber company. Yesterday was the first day for the factory, the machinery being started , successfully and everything looks . good for a profitable going season. Several Decatur people are stock- . holders in the Lion Rubber Tire company and indications are that they wlli prosper therefrom. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hubbard came from Ottawa, Ohio, to be guests of Stewart Carey and mother until tomorrow. They came to take back their car to their home at Ottawa, and also to get their dog. Laddie. The dog was gone from home eleven days, having made his way back to this city from Ottawa, where he undoubt- , edly became homesick. The Careys, awoke one morning to find the dog stationed on their porch, their home having been the Mast one visited by the Hubbards before leaving here. The distance of fifty-six miles was traveled by the dog faithfully. The Hubbards have purchased a new homo at Ottawa. Hugh Studabaker, aged 51 years, died yesterday- morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Studabaker, south of Bluffton after a prolonged illness with heart trouble and kindred ailments. Mr. Studabaker was born and raised in Bluffton and was educated in the schools at Bluffton and at Valparaiso univer- . sity. For sixteen years he worked as a railroader in the employ of the B. & Q. and the Rock Island and he still retained his membership In the Frotherhood of Firemen and Engineers. He returned to Wells county seven years ago aild has been making his home with his parents. Besides his parents he leaves two sisters. namely -Mrs. Ross DeVore ahd Miss Nora Studabaker. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and the Six Mile Christian church. The funeral will be held on Sunday at 2 o'clock p. ni., at the Six Mile Christian church and the interment will be in the Six Mile cemetery. “I WILL SIGN ANYTHING” CHURCH THE SIGN MAN AT LEONARD'S TIN SHOP.

AT THE CHURCHES ST. MARY'S CHURCH. First mass. 7:30. Seeond mass, 9:30. Christian doctrine, 2:00. Vespers and benediction, 2:30. REV. J. A. SEIMETZ, Pastor. EVANGELICAL CHURCH Sunday school at 9:15 a. m.; L. L. Baumgartner, BUpt. 'Preaching by the pastor at 10:15. . "A Prayer For A Revival.” Is the subject. At 7:00 Rev. J. W. Metzner will preach and will have charge of the , communion service. V. P. A. at 6:15: Topic: “Using What We Have.” Mrs. Rilling, leader. Mid-week service Wednesday night. Tomorrow the last communion service of the conference year will be held. Let the members of the church he present and enjoy this sacred meeting. The pubic is cordially invited to atlend tlie above hours of worship. J. H. RILLING. Pastor. — oPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 9:15. Sabbath school. Ift:3o. morning worship. Sermon subject. “Sin: the Seed. Bloom and Fruitage." 6:00. Christian Endeavor: “Using What We Have.”- Acts 3:1-10. 7:00, evening worship. Sermon subject, “Faith in Everyday Life.” Those who have a desire for an upward look and a stronger life will find the services helpful. A welcome for every one. JAY C. HANNA, Pastor. UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH. Sunday school. 9:15 a. m.; Ross Hays, superintendent: Blanch Elzey, superintendent of primary and intermediate departments. Preaching at 10:30 a. in. Junior at 2:00 p. m.; topic, “God’s Promises.” Miss Vida Chronister, superintendent. Senior Endeavor. 6:30 p. m.; topic. “Using What We Have.” Prayer meeting. 7:00 p. ru„ in the basement of the church. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. The house will be filled Sunday night and yon had bettor be there early. T. H. HARMAN, Pastor. CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Uhified service, beginning at 9:30, with the Bible school, followed by communion service and preaching. Subpeet of morning sermon. “Saved to Serve." The membership of the church should make a special effort to he at the morning service and Jirihg a friend. Junior C. E. society will meet at the church at 2:00 p. m. C. E, society, 6:ls*p. m.; subject, "‘Using What We Have.” Leader. Mrs. Minnie Daniels. There will be a debate at this meeting. Resolved. That a poor, uneducated man can serve Christ better than a rich, educated man." Affirmative. G. T. Burk, C. R. Weaver. John Schultz; negative. W. Paul Marsh. J. E. Anderson. ■Frank Kern. Miss Marie Daniels will render sjfecial music. Evening service. 7:15; subpeet. “A Mechanical Church —Sardis.” This is the church without a spirit. You are given a special invitation to all of those, meetings. W. PAUL MARSH, Minister. BAPTIST CHURCH. 9:15. Sunday school; Clarence E. Bell, superintendent. 10:30, morning worship; theme. ‘A Great Decision. The pastor hopes to greet all members and their friends tomorrow. Don't forget the special music by Miss Tyner, which will gladden your heart and help you as only gospel singing can, 6:00. Young People’s service. 7:00, evening worship: theme. “The Great Sin of Neglect.” Pray that victory may be given God’s people in our city tomorrow. A henry and glad welcome awaits members, friends and strangers at all these services. FLOYD G. ROGERS, Minister. zToN LUTHERAN CHURCH. I vinquagesima Sunday. The service announced for Sunday morning will be held in the evening at 7:30 o’clock. No Sunday school. German services ami meeting of Jhe voting members of Emmanuel church, Union township, at 10 , o'clock, sun time.) A. W. HINZ, Pastor. ZI on” REF ORMED CHU RC H. - - Sunday school, 9:30 a. in.; M. Kirsch, superintendent.' German preaching service, • 10:30 ' a. m.; theme. “Die Botschaft an die (leiUolnde zu Tliyutlra.” Christian Endeavor service. 6:15; I heme, “Using What We Have.” Leader. Ruth Mayer. English preaching service, 7:30 . p. m.; theme. “Higher Blessings of

— ■ ■I—MU ii 1. i. PaWMMMMUUaUMUWUBWBUMMWWBWBMBMUHrBIWI MUH.MJI JW >ll 111 W!■ IHUW This Is the Chalmers 5-Passenger 6-30 II u....- I I I I WA t I I Needless to ask you what price you want to pay for this attractive car. You very much prefer the present price, SIO9O. For beginning March 1, the price will be $1250. $l6O is a I good saving—certainly enough to make any man accelerate his purchase on such an attractive value as the Chalmers. Well balanced. Easy to drive. Easy on tires. Economical of gasoline and oil. Big. Comfortable. Roomy. Sound. Good from end to end. On the 2-passenger roadster there is a saving of SIBO. The present price, SIO7O, becomes $1250 on March 1. Present Prices 7 ■ 5-H>* M S H 'Toarinc . SIO9O 7-p«t»«fer S»d»n - ’ SIBSO 2 “ Ro.diter - 1070 7 “ Limnoiine 2550 7 “ Taariat - 1350 7 ** T.wo Car 2550 All print f. *. b. Detrait w THE KALVER-NOBLE GARAGE CO. I Agents.

the Gospel." Members, friends ami strangers are most cordially invited to attend our services. L. W. STOLTE, Pastor. o—xo'ii'i: or roiHtit) i irc iiox ix tx it roit thf. < ITS 111 Dl'.. < XII It. MIX XIS <o I XT), xtiti: or imii xx i. Notice Is hereby given that the following is :i list of tlie candidates whose ileelarations of «an<liil;iuy have been filed in my office to be voted for at the City Primary Election, in am! for tlie City of l>ecatur, Indiana, to be held on the (Illi l>:i> of March. 1917. between the hours of six o’< l<>< k a. m. and six o’» lo< k p. m., on sai<l day, towit: I»:M()< It % TIC TICKET. >1 si % or. Charles N. Christen, 1001 West Monroe street. Mrcatur, Indiana. Charles \V. Yager, 101 Adams street, Decatur, Indiana. < ily Ch-rk. K. G. Cliristen. ".21 North Third street, Decatur. Indiana. Cit? TWiiMurrr. .1. D. McFarland, 003 West Monroe street. Decatur. Indiana. Koy Baker. 120 South Tenth street, Decatur, Indiana. Edgar Gerber, 51! North Third street. Decatur,' Indiana. 11. S. Steele, Eleventh street, Decatur, Indiana. < ouneilman. l'ir«( Wiiril. IT. F. Linn. 355 Mercer avenue, Decatur, Indiana. ('oii(i<*ilniaii. *»ccoihl aril. .lames Hurst, 1305 Monroe street, Decatur, Indiana. Martin Miller, N2I West Monrm* street, Decatur, Indiana. Ben Schrenk. 10 1 Tenth street, Decatur, Indiana. ; <'«»iio<*ilni:«o. Third Ward. L. C. Helm. 328 North Fifth street, Decatur, Indiana. < OHHuibitMii fit l.nrur. William 11. I'onghty, 112 Eleventh streel, Decatur, Indiana. .Jacob Al art in, 113 Fourth street, Decatur. Indiana. J. M. Miller. 2 12 South Second street, Decatur, Indiana. Calvin K. Weaver, 121 North Fifth struct, Decatur. Indiana. KEI’I III.K AA TICK KT. Mac or. Judson VV. Tceph-. 79G North Second street, Dfcutur, Indiana. Sam Butler, 1215 West Monroe street. Peeatur, Indiana. Philip L. Andrews, Gl7 Jefferson street, Decatur. Indiana. < Kj Clerk. None. < Treasurer. Dale Sphar. 115 North Seventh street, Decatur, Indiana. (*oun<*ilninn. First Wnnl, Daniel K. Shackley, 102.". Adams street. De<atyr. Indiana. Councilman. Second AX nrd. John Logan. 1 223 Madison Strout, Decatur, Indiana. ( ouncilman. 'J’hird Ward. John M. Lenhart. 6“6 Indiana street, Decatur. Indiana. Council in ii fi at Larue*. Erastus l'ritzing' , r. Fourth street. Dcjcaur, Indiana. Jaxob Atz, 511 North Second struct, Decatur, Indiana. in witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and ollitial seal this loth day* of February, 1917. C4...1D H. M. DeVOSS. Clerk, in and for the City of Decatur. Indiana. ______

_ „ „ .. ■'V-J rff:.- ; < LaCrosse Happy Farmcr The Sensation of the Tractor Field Kai JL Jl. r MADE IN TWO MODELS MODEL “A” 8-16 11. P. <C Q C F. O. B. FACTORY <|P <7 OkJ “ttLtj&V* $735 The Wonderful New Mr oseite-Burning-Tnwtor I I THE TRUE TEST OF A TRACTOR IS IN THE FARMER’S 1 11.1.1) LACROSSE HAPPY FARMER TRACTORS Are !., ir , veit „.,// ,■ „.. nt !'■■>•. ©Both models arc remarkably simple, light, u ninu i'no'iF m furrow. cast steel frame—fears steel cut, inclosed and iiimtmit' buitt -Mc.liaiiu.ill' oiled—l Ivai i AS/'■ i \*>. MoPi.r. "If has the most jierlcet k 'cither ni'bi is left. No tractor c<pi;d tr> YT Hilpcrl-Moore Machine Co., lllshilHilor.. Ileealnr In.liana, j Demons,ano. al Bumher's Shop. North I'irnt Street 'f.'Af i La Crosse Tractor Co. MANmciaas Minneapolis, Minn. |j * 11 111 111 **"""" M It J- "“ *‘ '** 1 fc *' H-www-H- Win <M I ■

FARMERS AND e STOCKMEN mfl This is a new silo for your vicinity. But not so at other ■ ' fl-_. ! y places. Has stood best by test Lji—Jl*, for 11 years and it is worth your while to investigate, and this F Tp we invite you to do. Ijj Built with cement staves from cpnwn washed gravel, high grade ce- ] fl flj ment, and steam cured. Equip- 3 I ‘y 'if* 'L L I ped w ith large doors on hinges ~ and heavy galvanized hoops. guaranteed air and water tight Lp—Jr'l. and not to freeze any more than fTlj any other type of silo. One of Decatur’s conserva- kk U live and substantial business JFT" j,. men has selected two of these illr J ~iMi. silos for his farms. Ask for his L J — name. ' Farmers' Co-operative Silo Co., Jjj J* l , J. H. ZEHR, Mgr. Bluffton, Indiana. jjggL. ’Phone 755. ”

Clerk, in and fur Hie City of Decatur, Indiana. 10-17 ITBLK: SALE. A public sale, consisting of live stock and farming implements will be held by E. E. Zimmerman at his farm. 2 miles south of Peterson and 7 miles West of Decatur, on February 27. Look for list later. 2911 E. E. ZIMMERMAN. — o— — K. OF C. NOTICE. The regular monthly meeting of the. Ixuights of Columbus will be held Monday evening ami at which time the Rev. Father Faurot of Huntington, who is a former Decatur young man. will deliver an address. The attendance should be large, owing to the fact that this was his former home. 16-17-19 G. K.

CHANGED TO FEB. 19TH. Win. J. Hunt, living ■% of a mile east of Salem on the Kiefer farm, will hold a public sale al his residence on Monday, February 19th. Live stock and farming implements will he sold. Look for the entire list in the Democrat in a few davs. 3111 W. 1 HUNT. o Democrat Want Ads Pay OFF FOR LOUISIANA ’ Mr. Michaud expects to leave with party for Louisiana Feb. 20. Get particulars and join the crowd. Call by ’phone or stop at Erwin oflice. 3Xt.>