Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 122, Decatur, Adams County, 24 May 1917 — Page 3

| “I've been working in the potato patch, I All this livelong day. J I’ve been working in the potato patch. I Just to pass the time away.” I * S When you hear a fellow huininig a song like | the above, you can bet his feet don’t hurt. Ten | chances to one he is wearing a pair of our EAZY I WALK work shoes. Drop in and see what we are II selling at $1.98 to $3.50. Charlie Voglewede • Sells A Lot Os Them

Leather forecast 1 I h Fair tonight; Friday fair, slightly . warmer. ~-♦ ~ - — C. H. Bohnke left yesterday after- ! noon for Marion for a visit. Fred Elzey went to Fort Wayne last evening to visit with friends. C. 11. Hayslip of Fort Wayne was I a business visitor here yesterday. Dr. Lehrman of Union township was a business caller in this city yesterday. Henry Reinking of Union township was a business caller in this i city yesterday. Dr. Kruse of Fort Wayne was in j this city yesterday in consultation with a local physician. Homer Biggs of Williams returned i home on the 3:22 train yesterday afternoon after a visit here. Mrs. Aaron C. Augsbnrger returned yesterday afternoon from a visit with her father at Berne. Bill Lose and Joe Laurent motored to St. Henry this morning on business i for the Lose Cigar Company. The contractors have begun gradi ing work on Line street, to prepare 1 to lay brick within the next week. Miss Altha Grossman of north of Wren,«Ohio, changed cars here yesterday etnonte to Rome City for a visit. Mrs. Fred Bandtell and daughter. Alice Evelyn, of Fort Wayne are here for the week with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smith. Mrs. Belle Knott returned to Sturgis, Mich., and T. R. Baker and daughter, to Howe. They attended the funeral of C. R. Hamniell.

| The Home of Quality groceries The Outlook ■ For the Pineapple Season is a short one, and Hawaiian Canned Pines will be very high. Do you not think it advisable to can yours now.’ * We have Fresh Pines—the sizes you will want; and at the right price. , W« pay cash or trade for produce, E«gi 320 Butter 25c to 32c M. E. HOWER iUK HITE 'I iJ "" h ' 1 " ' 1 THE "WHITE STAG” Little Opera (Clear I Havana) THE “WHITE STAG” Panatecla (Thin Model) I I THE “WHITE STAG” Puritano 0 THE “WHITE STAG” Londres Graildt ' P 1 (Broad Leal) I five of a kind, keep them in mind. I

Ed Goldner of Preble was a business caller in this city today. Noah Mangold returned home this morning from Ohio City after attending to business affairs there. Celia Andrews went to Fort Wayne this morning to take her pipe-organ lesson. Dr. Fred Metts of Bluffton was appointed on the county conscription board of Wells county. Mrs. Joseph Smith and children, went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day visiting with friends. Bluffton is realizing the needs of the ever increasing number of motorists and therefore is contemplating laving three more streets. Dr. Christina Kuntz and grandson, I Edward Rice, returned home yesterday afternoon from a visit at Fort Wayne and Decatur.—Berne Witness, Attorney C. J. Lutz and Wesley Hoffman made a business trip to Hartford township yesterday morning to be in attendance at the sale of the school bonds. M. A. Clem returned this morning to his home at Continental, O„ going byway of Fort Wayne Mr. Clem is the husband of a former Decatur' teacher, Miss Mary Miller. Lase Bud bought a 14-carrot beef stew this mornin’. Some folks are born in society, others are taken in. but the great majority o’ people tunnel in.—Abe Martin in Indianapolis News. Harry, seventeen-year-old son of U T. SimmeVs. of Allen county, has died the result of fracturing his skull several days ago, while “skinning the cat.” on a horizontal bar. The runeral will be held Thursday at the Sugar Beach Church, in that locality.

Lew Gehrig was a business caller ni Bluffton this morning. Mrs. Floyd Baker of Monmouth was a shopper hero today. George Cramer has taken a position at the Miller restaurant. Roland Poling of Pleasant Mills was a business caller in this city today. D. E. Smith went to Bluffton thia morning to look after business matters. • Wl! Linn and Ishmael Macey went to Berne hist evening to visit witli friends. Clifford and Merrill Dull of Willshire were in this city last evening to visit with friends. Mrs. Herb Burroughs went to Blui'fton this morning to spend a few days visiting with her parents. R. D. Myers has returned from Indianapolis where he attended a meeting of the grand Masonic lodge. Mrs. Stradford and children went to Craigville this afternoon to spnnd a few days visiting with relatives. Dr. and Mrs. E. G. Coverdale returned home this morning from Indianapolte, after attending the meeting of the Indiana State Medical Board. ! Mrs. Ralph Wilkes, who has been ■ visiting with her parents, Mr. an 1 Mrs. J. S. Bowers for the past three < weeks, has returned to her home at - Kendallville. Mr. and Mrs. Don Vane.il of Lima ■ arrived this morning to be at the lie 1i side of her father, W. R. Smith, who was injured by an accident at the . Creamery. Tuesday evening. i James Rupel, president of the Peoples Loan & Trust Company, of this city, has returned to his home :ti , Bryant, from Kalamazoo, where he spent some time at the sanitarium. ■ He is somewhat better but is still ill. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clouse. Mr. : and Mrs. Ivan Edsall and William Clouse of Albion motored here yesterday afternoon and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Page. The Messrs. Clouse went on to Richmond . and spent this forenoon with a brother, wdiile the ladies remained here. The party will motor back to Albion this afternoon. Misj Frieda Relnking. who was a ’ patient three weeks at the Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne, after an oper- ■ ation for appendicitis, and who came home Monday, is getting along all right. She made the trip by automor bile and was accompanied by her parents.. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Reinking, of Union township, and her sister. Helen. Her many friends are pleas- ' ed to hear of her speedy return home. Miss Reinking is a niece of Mrs. Julius Haugk of this city.

Your Summer Outfit Things you must have for the summer weather, why not get them now while the stocks are complete. A new Straw, Panama or one of our light weight felt hats. Shirts in Silk, Silk Stripes or fancy patterns in soft materials —the hot weather kinds. Underwear in knit or athletic, all styles, in Munsing, Lewis or Stephenson, the standard makes of underwear. Silk or Wash Ties in a large of patterns. Soft Collars in silk or linen in a number of different styles. Don’t forget the little fellows for a new wash suit and summer hat. We have them in a beauti* ful range of patterns and styles. HOLTHOUsfIcHULTE & CO. GOOD CLOTHES FOR MEN AND BOYS The South End Grocery California Pink Beans, lb lac Pork-and Beans, can 10c, 15c, 20c Fancy Dried Peaches, lb .... 15c Extra Fancy Prunes, lb 18c Apple Butter in bulk 13c; 2 lbs. 25c Large Can Pumpkin 10c Sweet Potatoes, a can 15c Apples, Oranges, Bananas, Pine Apples, Lemons, Onions and Cabbage. We pay cash or trade for produce: Eggs, 32c; Butter, 25-32 c. M. E. ANDREWS ’Phone 201. Opposite Erie Depot

Sam Henschen of Magley was a business caller in this city today. Mr. R. H. White of Preble was u business culler in this city today. John Nidlinger of Union township was a business caller in this city toi day. Mrs. Murray Fluke and daughter, I Dora Grace, returned today to Pieroe- . ton after a visit with her sister, Mrs. J. P. Davis, at Monroe. D. B. Ford, of Geneva; F. M. Cottrell, of Berne; James Kinney ami daughter and Job Vaney, of Jefferson township, were here today on business. Company A has fourteen men ready . aa.v.i.-.uiiom They expect to more . than double that number within the next week and the examiner will come next week to look them over. Miss Helen Kinney who attended school here this winter and made her home with her grandfather, Thomas Moran and her aunt, Miss Margaiet Moran, returned this afternoon to her home in Geneva. Rev. W. Paul Marsh and Captain Dunn will go to Bluffton this evening where they will attend a meeting c-f the Chamber of Commerce, called to interest that organization in securing recruits for Company A. In.a bulletin received at the local I ostoffice from headquarters, compliance with the president’s proclama lion relative to the food supply was urged upon every member of the postal force. The making of gardens was urged and other measures urged to increase the supply and conservation of food. ————— Ralph Payne. Room 220. New Ebhell Hotel. Washington. I). C.: Raise your bid. Others will pay more! I have received this unsigned letter, delivered by an unknown messenger. I have offered all the money I have. You will serve your country if you help me with information regarding the writer of this letter, and $25,000.00 reward will be paid for the return of the package, with seals unbroken. which disappeared from mv room at the New Ebbitt Hotel. Address RALPH PAYNE Room 200, New Ebbitt Hotel, Washington. 1). C.

Saturday, May Another Bifj Day BIG MAY BARGAIN SALE AT B E R N N ’8 2 Doors S. of Interurban Station Studebaker Block Saturday, May 26, is the last day of our Great May Bargain Sale. So be on hand to get your share of the bargains. Below is only a few Special Bargains. Hundreds of others in tin? store. Sale on the best quality of Dry Goods, Shoes, Ladies' and Gent’s Furnishings.

BED SPREADS. Bed Spreadr.. full size. without fringe. May Bargain Sale ...$1.26 LADIES' FURNISHINGS. 75c value Ladies’ Washable Stripe Gingham Underskirts, May Bargain Salo 49c Kimona Sleeve Aprons, made of light percale and Gingham, May Bargain Sale 49c A new line Ladies’ House Dresses. made of good percale or gingham, all sizes, 34 to 46. regular $1.50 value. May Bargain Sale 98c Special! Ladies' Black Sateen or Fancy Flowered Petticoats, made with elastic belt, all now stock, also for stout people. May Bargain Sale ~..98c LADIES' SHOES. Ladies' White Baby Doll Slipper, all sizes. 2’,4 to 7, regular $2.00 value. May Bargain Sale $1.45 Ladies' Side Gore House Slipper. plain toe or tip, ail sizes. May Bargain Sale $1.75 Ladies’ One-strap Kid Comfort Slippers, plain toe and heel, May Bargain Sale $1.75 laidies’ Patent or Kid Two-strap Slippers, high or low heel. May Bargaifi Sale $2.25 Baby Doll Patent Slippers, all sizes. 2% to 7. May Bargain Sale .$2.25 I.allies' Patent or Gun Metal, fancy strap Oxford, regular $3.50 value. May Bargain Sale $2.75 Ladies’ $4.00 Oxfords, in patent or kid. one or two straps, all new style. May Bargain Sate .. ..$2.98 Misses' Baby Doll or Two Strap Oxford, patent or kid, all sizes. S’/ 2 to 11. at $1.45 ami $1.75 Child's Patent Baby Doll Oxfords, all sizes, 2 to li. ...75c. 85c, $1.25 ladies’ Kid Button or Blucher Shoe, all sizes, May Bargain Sale * ....$2.25 MEN’S SHOES. Men’s Mule Work Shoes, all sizes $1.98 Men's Tan Outing Work Shoes. all sizes $2,25 Men’s Tan and Black Elk Skin Outing Work Shoe, absolutely all solid, $3.011 value. May Bargai1 1

TWO SMILING FACES AT THE INDEPENDENT MEAT MARKET WHERE YOU GET YOUR CHOICE MEATS, CUT TO YOUR TASTE. CHARLES & BOYD Mrs. Jesse Brenneman returned; this morning to her home in Fort Wayne after a visit here with her sister. Mrs. I*. L. Andrews.

IIIIIIWI■■■■—■ 1111 mmi IIIIIHWI 111 nniWT'nr—ll r-ii-— 2,000,000,000 I United States Government Bonds 3 l / 2 Per Cent Liberty Loan These bonds will be issued June 15, in denominations of $50.00, SIOO.OO, $500.00 and up, will be made payable in installments, are free Ifrom all taxes except inheritance tax, convertible into any higher rate bonds at par issued dur- | ing the war. Additional particulars furnished by the undersigned whose services are freely oil cred foi making subscriptions and attending to tlle details Liberty Loan Committee FIRST NATIONAL BANK OLD ADAMS COUNTY BANK THE PEOPLES LOAN & TRUST CO.

Sale $2.48 Men’s Good Heavy Work Shoes, all sizes $2.45 Men's Good Heavy Tan or Biack Work Shoes. $3.50 value, all sizes. I> to 11 $2.75 Men’s Good Heavy Work Shoe, in Bluestone or Darkstone Blucher, “Army Last.” full double sole, $4.00 value, May Bargain Sale $3.25 Men's’Fine Button or" Blucher Dress Shoe, $3.50 value, May Bargain Sale $2.98 Men's Wax Calf Blucher Shoe, a neat, durable shoe $2.25 A good line of Men's Fine Dress Shoes, in button or blucher, or English Styles Special prices on all Bovs' Shoes. WAISTS! WAISTS! New styles of Waists arriving daily. Silk, Voiles, Organdies, best selection we ever had, $1.50 values, special for this sale . . .98c A new line of $3.00 Crepe de Chene Waists, white, flesh and yellow. LACE CURTAINS, 98c PAIR. White or Ecru Nottingham Lace Curtains. 3 yards long, full width, plain ami fancy centers, regular $1.50 ami $2.00 value, special for Mav Bargain Sale, pair ...,98c DRY GOODS. A new line Light and Dark Percale, special for this sale, yard ....10c A new line Dress Ginghams, in stripes, plaids and cheeks, a big asortment of patterns, special for this sale, yard 10c A new line of Lawns, a large assortment, yard 7c A new line Lawns and Voiles, in stripes and flounced, all regular 15c values, special Mr this sale, yard 10c A big line of White and Ecru Curtain Netting, a big assortment, only, yard 10c BAREFOOT SANDALS, 59c All sizes. Children's Barefoot Sandals, from infants’ size 2 to mises’ size 2, only 59c CORSETS! CORSETS!!! Special price on C-B. Ala Spirite Cor-

. - 1 -- ' -- - SUNDAY EXCURSIONS via CLOVER LEAF ROUTE to TOLEDO, OHIO Commencing Easter Sunday, April Bth, and continuing every Sunday throughout the season. See Agents for particulars or address CHAS. E. ROSE, A. G. P. A., Toledo, Ohio. POU AT St ■ beatable Exterminator * kj of Rats,Mice and Bugs Used the World Over - Used by U.S.Govemmcnt The Old Reliable Th9r Never Fails - 15 c. 25 c. Ar Druggists THE RECOGNIZED STANDARD-AVOID SUBSTITUTES

I sets: $1.50 Front Lace Corsets, only.. .98c > $1.25 Corsets, only 95c $ .50 Corsets, only 45c SPECIAL! WINDOW SHADES, 35c ’ Green Window Shades, oil color, 6 feet long, regular width, Sale Price 35c , LADIES' KNIT UNDERWEAR. Ladies' Gauze Vests, all sizes to 44 10c Ladies’ Knit Union Suits, in sizes 36 and 38 ’. 23c MEN’S FURNISHINGS. ' Special! Men's Work Shirts, all sizes, 14Vi to 17, a bargain, only 39c Men's Dress Pants, all sizes, Men's Khaki Pants, all sizes.. $1.15 Men's Balbriggan Underwear, in cream shirts and drawers, 35c value. May Bargain Sale 25c Men's Porosknit and Ribbed Union Suits, also Muslin Union Sults. 75c value, all sizes, May Bargain Sale 49c Boys’ Porosknit Union Suits ~..25c MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. Ladies’ Muslin Gowns, slip over or button trout, yoke or lace ami embroidery trimmed, all sizes. 15 to 17, regular 75c value, May Bargain Sale 49c $1.50 Slip Over or Button Front Gowns, fancy embroidery and lace yokes. May Bargain Sale 98c Corset Covers, trimmed with lace or embroidery, all sizes, 50 c value, May Bargain Sale 23c Silk Corset Covers, trimmed witli line lace and insertion, 75c ami SI.OO value, special 49c Ladies’ Muslin Drawers, fancy trimmed witli lace or fine embroidery. 35c and 75c value. May Bargain Sale ... 23c and 49c SPECIAL! Ladies’ $2.00 Muslin Petticoats, made of fine cambric, with embroidery or lace flounce, with cambria dust ruffle, special for this sale 98c SATEEN BLOOMERS, 25c. Children’s Black Sateen Bloomers, all sizes. 35c grade, special. While th'-y last 25c