Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 15, Number 258, Decatur, Adams County, 8 November 1917 — Page 5

PRIZE DAY (£ 7 SPECIAL F ! • u* 7 PATENT VAMP BLACK /nV L CLOTH TOP \ j LOUIS HEEL, VJ? V MEDIUM TOE, T ' BUTTON £ OR LACE JUS $4.00. Arch Charlie Voglewede THE SHOE SELLER

« » | WEATHER FORECAST | Fair tonight and Friday, little change in temperature. Amos Hirschey, of Berne, was here yesterday on business. Jacob Railing returned to Fort Wayne yesterday afternoon. Olen Baker, salesman for a well known tobacco firm, is in the city. J. F. Lachot returned to Ft. Wayne j yesterday afternoon after attending to business here. Mrs. Peter Schmidt ,of Van Wert, 0., is here visiting with her sister, Mrs. Henry Gunsett. Miss Irene Fisher, of Paw Paw, Mich., is visiting here with her aunt, ] Mrs. James Hurst and other relatives until Saturday.

Will Hurst, of Rock Island. 111., who is here visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Hurst, accompanied Gid Barnett to his home at Redkev for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. E. Bolds who have been visiting here and at Genev i a few days left this morning for their home at Robinson, 111. —Berne Witness. It’s a wise Busy Bee patron that knows which side his bread is bllltered on. Th' rich have all th' autos an’ th’ poor have all th' go-carts.—Ale Martin in Indianapolis News. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Edwards, of Leipsic, 0., are here for a visit with the John Niblick family before leaving the first of the week for Texas, where they will spend several weeks at their ranch before going to Riverside, Cal, for the winter.

The Home of Quality Groceries rair-- -^TTIW—TWTFBT‘TrTMTTTMTffInr' > *rTT*T* llp ' Sweet Potatoes, southern grown, bu. (50 tbs.)sl.so Familv Size Pkgs. Rolled Oats 25c 1 Gal Oil Cans, each Large Willow Clothes Baskets Evaporated Apricots, bright, large and -new, lb2bc Koval Head Rice, worth 15c, today ■ • •• • l” c 1 lb. 1. oz. Jar Peanut Butter, cheaper than bulk, each . .25c Corn Cake, Buckwheat and Pancake Flour. .10, la and 25c New Corn Meal, sack 15c Applebutter, 2 lbs2sc Bouillon Cubes, ..2 for 5c Grisco, lb. can 30c Fancy Pkg. Figs 10c Comb Honey, square..2oc We pay cash or trade for produce. Eggs 38c Butter, 30c to 42c M. E. HOWER North of G. R. &1. Depot ’Phone 108 ' DO—U—NO The “WHITE STAG” Cigar? 0 DO—U—NO it is Havana filled? DO—U—NO it is hand made? DO—U—NO that it will satisfy your smoke g n sense? DO—U—NO that all dealers sell them? DO—U—NO that they sell for 5 cts? •

Charles Steele left today for Marion 0., on business. Francis Howard, of the U. S. navy, is here visiting with relatives. Mrs. Theresa Schafer went to Fort Wayne today for a few days’ visit. Father Benzinger, of Hesse Cassel, was a business visitor here yesterday. W. A. Kuebler of the Kuebler and I Co. store, is in Indianapolis on business. , Mrs. Henry Krick visited with her daughter, Mrs. Dallas Butler in Fort I Wayne today. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Aeshleman, cf Linn Grove, are here visiting with Mrs. John D. Myers. Mrs. Sam Frank and Mrs. Carrie Sutherland were guests of friends in Fort Wayne today. Ceunty Clerk Will Hammell went hunting yesterday with a party and bagged six rabbits for his share of the hunt.

Mrs. Elizabeth S. Robinson, of Patterson, N. J., changed cars here yester day afternoon enroute to Cadillac, Mich., for a visit with her sisters. Mrs. Dayton Barkley returned yesterday afternoon to her home near Hoagland after a visit here with her sisters, Mesdames Magner and Eli Girod. The system of military drill for the two lower classes was inaugurated at Indiana University October 11. The elementary movements of marching and formations will be taught the men first, after which they will be instructed in the use of firearms and the more complex phases of militarism. Temporary officers have been appointed to handle the men until they are taken charge of by Captain Mitchell or Captain Nowlen. army officers.

Mrs. Will Kromers went to Fort Wayne this morning. Easter comes very early next year, falling on March 31. | Mrs. J. s. McCrory went to Fort Wayne on the 11:30 car. Miss Ella Bovine returned to Monroe after shopping here. Miss Anna Davis, of Monroe, went to Fort Wayne this afternoon. Miss Leah Hartzog, of Willshire, O„ 'changed cars here enroute to Foit I Wayne. I Mrs. Frank Custer, of Ohio City, passed through the city enroute to | Fort Wayne, | Mrs. Burt Mangold and Mrs. Edna Carson went to Monroe thia afternoon for a visit. i Mrs. Joe Ellenberger and Mrs. Della Ellenberger, of Berne, were shop- . pers here today. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Krill have gone to Plymouth and South Bend for a visit with friends. , B. C. Henricks, Chiropractor, left for Huntington today on business of the association. , Tickets were collected today by Dick Myers and Cal Paterson. The band will play Saturday, H. S. Minning, of Marion, O„ claim agent for the Chicago & Erie railroad, is here on business today. | Mrs. Ralph Miller left on the 1:05 train for Berne to spend the week-end with her brother, Ralph McCrory and' family. Miss Sadie Berger, of Magley, left' this morning for Fort Wayne where | she will take charge of a case of 1 nursing.

I Eestus Rhoten, of Bluffton, general manager of the Morris five and ten cent stores, was here on business today with the local stores. Every girl and boy in Adams coun ty will want to be in Decatur the 15t n' day of December when they heari about Santa Claus coming here. Mrs. Adolph Schamerloh and children left on the ten o’clock car for St. Johns where- they will visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bultemeier The coal situation seems to be improving. The city secured yesterday and fear of the light and water plant having to close down has been settled for a few weeks at least. Others have secured coal this week and the scare seems to have passed. F. E. France will leave tomorrowmorning for Muskogee, Oklahoma where he will attend to business matters for a couple of weeks, being interested in the Muskogee Ice Cream company which has a big factory there. The United States fuel administrator has received word that the strike ?.t Perry County Coal Corporation mines Coulterville, 111., has been settled on recommendations to the miners from Harry A. Garfield, the fuel administrator. The ines have resumed operations. The Christian Pastoral Helpers have a good stock of second-hand clothing at their sale at the corner of Madison and Third streets. Prices are very reasonable and the stock includes waists, hats, coats, aprons, underwear, shoes and other articles of good, warm apparel. A Christmas box for every Indiana University man at the front, is Dean Mason's sincere wish, and enthusiastic college girls, faculty women and town women are signing up for boxes as fast as their names can be taken. Faculty women and town alumnae are intensely interested. The mothers jf the Bloomington men are doing their

bit. County Assessor William Frazier accompanied his granddaughter, Leah Porter, to Chicago today to the specialist for examination of her arm, as to whether it is getting along all right. She was in the hospital in Chicago for several weeks treatment for the arm, which was injured several years ago. She was then allowed to return home for awhile, with the requirement of reporting at the hospital after several weeks. | I With a certainty that 10,000,000 families have signed its food conservation pledge, the United States food administration today starts the second week of its nation-wide enrollment campaign. More than six and a half million signatures have been officially tabulated at the Washington headquarters, and the returns from districts in the country where returns were difficult to secure are beginning to flood in now. I A great harvest of natural ice is proposed by the United States fuel admini istration as a means of saving coal • this winter. Fifteen million tons <f coal are used annually in American ice factories and refrigerating plants. The winter season manufactures ea< h year, without expense to ipan. billions of tons of ice. Most of this is wasted. Every ton of natural Ice which Is h.ir | vested will take the place of a ton "t artificial ice and will save 500 pound’.; of coal,

MUCH IMPROVED Said Mrs. Harrison—lronated Herbs Restore Health. Anderson, Ind.—"if you wish to pre- ’ serve your youthful vim and vigor to a ripe old age, you must supply the ! iron deficiency in your food by using , some form of organic iron—lronated • Herbs with pepsin (In liquid form) — |Jus\ as you would uso salt when your food has not enough salt.” 1 Following is the statement signed by Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison, who re- ' sides on R. R. No. 10, Anderson, where she is conducting a truck garden. In her signed testimonial she said: 'T have been suffering for some time I from a general run down condition. Also had a bad attack of blood poison and was sick all the winter, I have tried a number of remedies, but none seemed to benefit me. I heard so ! much of this new medicine. Ironated Herbs, that I got a bottle and am delighted with the results. My appetite is improved, tn fact I am hungry a’l the time and am rapidly gaining strength and 1 eat and sleep buch bet- | ter and got up in the morning feeling refreshed. It is a pleasure to recommend the Modern Medicine to all.” Ironated Herbs is sold exclusively .in Decatur by Callow & Kohne. advt WILL FIGHT FOR LIGHT Concerning the sale of tho Bluffton. (Geneva & Celina traction line-yester-

day to Thomas Flynn for SIOB,OOO. the Bluffton Banner says: 1 "When asked as to the franchise of the road. Mrs. Sturgis stated that I most of the franchises between Bluffton and Geneva were contingent upon I the operation of the road. ’’lmmediately after the road was 'sold C. J. Lutz, of Decatur, attorney for the town of Geneva, stated that the city of Geneva would take every legal step to force the continuance of the contract between them and the traction company for the lighting of the city. I "Mr. Lutz stated that the contract ran for a period- of -nearly five years yet and that the citizens of Geneva would use every means to force the buyer of the road to furnish light for the time of the contract. ’’There has been talk of organizing a light company to buy the overhead wires and system from the buyer of the road, but thM matter has not been brought to any conclusion as yet. Mr. Flynn, It is said, has stated that he will continue furnishing light to the patrons and towns along the line until their franchises run out, or until they [ make other arrangements of securing light. I "Mr. Flynn was one of the original ■ stockholders of the company and has, had his money invested in the corpora tion for about nine years and his suit for receivership was for the benefit of all the stockholders, none of them objecting to the action. ’’There is a movement on foot \iw among the patrons and users of current along the line to organize a company to take over the wiring and lighting end of the road and Mr. Flynn lias stated that this is agreeable to him, providing proper terms can be arranged. Harry Meshberger, of Linn Grove, is one of the interested parties. < he being a big user of power with his crusher there.” DEPAUW WABASH GAME.

r>.o S , Mervl'-el I I Indianapolis. Ind.. Nov. 7-(Special , to Daily Democrat) —Ono of the j hardest-fought and best -played foot ball gmnes in Indiana this year will be the annual clash between Depauw ( and Wabash at Washington park in this city, next Saturday, November. 10th. I These two teams will be spurred to their best efforts by a rivalry of! 27 years, and will make the supreme effort of the year for a victory. I It is expected that fully 10,000 peopie will see the game. Special trains will be run from Crawfordsville and Greencastle to accommodate the student bodies and the town people. The interurbans are expected to bring in a great crowd of friends of both institutions from out iu state. Last year Depauw lost to Wabash at Washington park. This year the Old Gold is out to get revenge and among those who have followed the team's record there is a strong belief that the Greencastle team will come out on top. With a new coach and a new spirit. Depauw has developed a real fighting machine. Depaw lost to Purdue by only one point the score being 7 to 6. Every other game has been won by Depauw, no other team having been able to oven score on the Old Gold Mabash has begun to hit its stride and Coach Townsend has finally developed a learn that all Wabash partisans believe will prove the undoing of the Methodists. .

DAUGHTER GAVE AGED MOTHER VINOL Now She is Strong and Better Every Way • Pitman, N. J. —"I suffered from a weak, run-down condition so I could not get around to do my usual light duties, for I am 73 years of age and Cast hard work. My daughter rought me a bottle of Vinol and asked me to try it, and after taking two bottles I have a good appetite, rest well at night and am stronger and better in every way.”—Mrs. F. Anderson, Pitman, N. J. We wish every feeble, aged man and woman in this vicinity would just try this constitutional cod liver and iron tonic on our guarantee to return their money if it fails to benefit. Formula is on every bottle. Smith, Yager & Falk, druggists, Decatur, and at the best drug store in every town and city in the country. try anadinour CLASSIFIED COLUMN. FOR CHRISTMAS! • Have you thought of portraits as a solution to the gift problem? A dozen of your portraits made in one of our new distinctive styles will make twelve appropriate gifts, each one of which is sure to be appreciated. Have them made before the rush. ERWIN STUDIO Above Callow & Kohne Drug Store. Prices are advancing. You will save money by having your Christmas photos made early.

MANGOLD & B A KER Corner Monroe and 7th Sts. PHONF 215 Corn Flakes, 3 pkgs2sc Purity Brand Rolled Oats 10c Seeded Raisins, a box 15c Seedless Raisins, a box 18c Fancy Cleaned Currants, a b0x...35c Sardines, Mustard & Oil, 3 f0r...25c Sugar Corn, a can 15c Early June Peas, a can 15c Horse Radish, plain or mustard ..10c Pork and Beans, a can ....10 and 15c Red Kidney Beans, a can 15c Red Beans, a can 13c; 2 for 25c Oranges, Bananas, Lemons, Sweet Potatoes, Kraut, Cabbage and Lettuce. We pay cash tor Trade or Produce: Eggs, 38c; Butter, 35-42 c. MANGOLD & BAKER

VALUES MAKE A BARGAIN zW NOT PRICES t'fe W* What you get out of your new Suit or Overcoat is what counts. We guarantee all our grades \ froni s l7 to s 2B ’ or wc wil - make good ‘ Excellent values in Underwear. Shirts and f Hosiery. Sec our Overcoats and KnickerbockK er Suits for boys. Big assortment. Make our store your headquarters. You are always wclcome. gp f TffPLE, BRfiNDYBERRY & aB PETERSON. TTXJBBg*I > 111 ■lß—m—l——

Looking Well-After Six Months Your clothes may look all right when you buy them; new clothes usually do. But "looking all right" after six months requires all-wool and good tailoring. You get them both here in HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX clothes, with live style and economy in the bargain. We guarantee these clothes to give satisfaction. SIB.OO to $25.00. Other Makes, $12.50 to $20.00. HOLTHOUSE JOULTE & CO

SORE THROAT or Tonsilitis —gargle with warm, salt water ft then apply- p. iUD a Litt 1- gudy Guard inTbvr 11<?n r * VTOCSVAPORUW PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer at public sale on the Will Colchin farm, one mile east and a half mile north of Decatur, one-half mile south of the Dent school house, on Wednesday, November 14. commencing at 10 I o'clock a. m.. the following property, to-wit: Three Head of Horses: Bay mare, 11 years old, in foal; black horse. 9 years old; driving colt, coming 3 years old, broke single. Two Head of Cattle: Durham cow. 5 years old, giving milk; heifer, coming 2 years old, fresh next March. Eight Head of Hogs: O. I. C. brood sow, seven head of shoats. weighing about 60 tbs. each. Farming Implements: Three-inch tire wagon, set of hay ladders, 2-horse walking cultivator, riding cultivator, spike tooth harrow, disc harrow, Gold Medal I I breaking plow, John Deere breaking plow, set of dump boards, spring wagon, top buggy, set of breeching hari ness, good as new, 9 galvanized , chicken coops, set of buggy harness, storm front, about 300 shocks of ( corn. 24 laying hens. Terms:—Under $5 cash; over that . amount a credit of 9 months will be , given, the purchaser giving note with approved security without interest; j 8 per cent after maturity; 4 per cent off for cash. JAMES HART. I John Spuhler. Auct Jacob Koos, Clerk. 31-7-8-9-10-12 MOOSE DANCE ON FRIDAYS. Beginning Friday, Sept. 14th, and very ’« thereafter until furher notified the regular weekly dance will be given at the Moose hall. Beginners’ dancing class will start at 7:30. Regular dance at 8:45. You are invited. i209t!2 FRED SCHURGER, Mgr.

Skaters War Tax Beginning tonight, November 6th, a War Tax of five cents will be placed on every person entering the skating rink, the same to be charged as an admission fee. This tax will be charged in the evenings only and will cover the War Tax placed by Uncle Sam on all owners and proprietors of skating rinks. The price for skates will remain the same, fifteen cents in the afternoons, and twentyfive cents in the evenings. Ladies, fifteen cents in evening. Come, and enjoy a roll around the rink.

Everyday Uses of the “Wear-Ever” Aluminum Roaster 1. Steaming fruit in jars. 2. Baking on top of stove. 3. Baking bread, biecuita or apples. 4. Baking or steaming fish. 5. Steaming asparagus or corn. 6. Frying food. 7. A food warmer. 6. A bread box or cake box. The Turkey may be evenly browned because the ” Wear-Ever" Roaster heats quickly throughout. Not only •locs it save meat because it is eclfuasting, but it saves fuel because aluminum stores up so much heat that the Roaster may be used for biking on top of the stove over one burnei thus making it unnecessary to use tho oven. Fruit steamed in jars remains unbroken. is beautiful in appearance and of superior flavor. No utensil is more generally useful rrery day of the year. WEAR-EVER T . Th * "Wear-Ever" Roaster is seamless — /aJ»l_j\ cannot rust — cannot (Hlriiy \ chip or scale — has no ALUMINUM hinges to break — the \ _L|cCC7 eio ners are round — is Pz castty kept clean. Let us show you why TRADEMARK it pays to Replace utensils that wear out with utensils that “Wear-Ever” IHE BRO K STORE