Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 16, Number 274, Decatur, Adams County, 21 November 1918 — Page 5

j BELGIUM NEEDS SHOES g Thousands of women and children are bare- | footed in Belgium, with winter already upou them. k If you have any old cast-oil' shoes, even if they need | repairing, bring them in here and we will send them j | to the forwarding station. P Let us send fifteen or twenty barrels. I Charlie Voglewede < THE FOOT FITTER. B |

Uli 1 ■MBaawss«uxn::ttxas3ttMj»ja»i R I WEAT3EK FOBECA ;T I Ohio—Generally cloudy tonight and Friday. Indiana —Generally cloudy tonight nnd Friday. Mrs. Tom Mylott went to Fort i Wayne on business this morning. Mrs. Charles Buck and daughters, Ella and Laura, went to Fort Wayne this iKcrr.ing to shop. Attorney C. J Lutz was a Fort Wayne visitor going on the 4 o’clock car yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Lloyd Magley and babe returned from a week’s visit with relatives and friends in Fort Wayne. Misses Daisy Meshberger and Agnes Atz, of Berne, changed cars here enroute to Fort Wayne this morning. Mrs. Seplius Melchi and son. Barold. went to Fort Wayne last evening to visit with their daughter and sister. Mrs. Cleo Jackson. Mrs. Ailce Garlaugh and Mrs., Maude Sidell left this morning for their homes at Sidell. 111., after a visit here with the W. J. and Lee Bowen Jay Hindman, former well known Hartford City lawyer who moved to California several years ago. is reported fatally ill of influenza at Modesta, Cal. Miss Cora Hocker who is teaching in the Geneva high school came home yesterday morning to spend another vacation. The schools there have been closed again for an indefinite time on account of the prevalence of influenza. -Berne Witness

The Home of Quality Groynes A FEW EXTRA SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY, OR LOW PRICES EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK—WHICH? Try “The Htw of Quality Groceries” once- You’ll be back. 16 oz. can Roy:-1 Saving Powder 45c No. 3 can Pie Peacnes, can 15c No. 2J4 can New York Apple-:, can 10 c 10 or. Pkg. Arm & Hammer Soda 5c 9 oz. Can Fancy Ripe Olives 15c 2 tt>. 5 oz. Mason Jar Best Apple Butter 35c Vegetable Sanitary Toilet Soap, 3 bars 25c No. 2 Cold Blact Lantern, complete ... SI.OO Lutz Gloss Soap 5c Evaporated Sweet Corn 15c' Lutz Snow Bey Powder 5c Bottle Vinegar 10c 20 Mule Team Borax jZ'/zC Boiled Cider, bottle 25c Pure Suga. Syrup in bulk. Use good syrup and save money, too. Wc pay cash or trade for country produce: Eggs, 60c; Butter 35 to 50c. M. E. HOWER North of G. R. & I. Depot ’Phone 108 IThe Made Right Cigar I THE I E "WHITE STAG"! | Only One Quality g I ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THEM I L «

William L. Breiner of Craigville was a business visitor in the city today. The Mat Harris family is preparing to move into the Henry Bremerkamp residence on Madison street. The forty hours’ devotion service will open at the St. Mary’s church in this city on Friday morning. They will continue until Sunday evening. Attorney C. J. Lutz left last evening on a business trip to Detroit. At Fort Wayne lie received word, how- | ever, that cancelled the trip for the present and returned home. Have you bought War Savings . Stamps? it’s a good p ace to put your money tor you can get it on ten days’ notice if you need it. Help make Adams county’s record 100 per cent. All priority ratings except those for the navy, the emergency fleet corporation. railroads, telegraph and ; telephone companies have been can- . celled, the priority division of the war industries board announced today. Morl Pussy, v ho has been maltin’ airplane hubs, will prob’ly organize a trust company after makin’ a tour o’ th’ world. One good thing about flu . masks—some folks ’ll have t' leave ther noses alone.—Abe Martin in Indianapolis News. "When County Auditor John Mosure and wife, of First street, returned from a visit Sunday they found a bouquet left at their front door, bearing words of greeting from a local organization. Thinking that it had been left by mistake at their home, instead of at the home of the sick, they took the bouquet to Elijali Walters, a neighbor, who has been ill a long time.

DECATUR DAR.Y DEMOCRAT, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, lyiy.

The mornings are getting a llttlo frosty. How’ii the coal bin? Daniel Tyndall waa able to be up street again touay after a several days' conntHH«ent to his home o/i account of a severe coW. The price of eggs lb the highest in Berne that it has ever been hi the history of the town. Dealers ary paving 60 cents a. dozen for them and they retail for Cj» centa. Buying a dozen oggt u about like buying a lien these days.—Berne Witness. Reuben Moser, Vera Cruz, jinn across the Wells coun'y line, aged 26 years, died, yesterday of inilucuza after a week's illness A wife and one daughter survive. The funeral was i.eld this afternoon at one o'clock ut the church yard of (he ('hristisn Inostolic church. Today was the day for subscribers of the Fourth Liberty Loan to make their twenty per cent payment. Have you looked after this duty? If you overlooked it today, call at your bank tomorrow’. For each one hundred dollars subscribed you must make n payment of twenty dollars. The flu epidemic continues very serious in WeUs county and a meeting has been called of the county commissioners and township trustees for Friday afternoon to discuss the situation. Two other country schools closed yesterday. The condition in the city of Bluffton is said to be ’ slightly improved. The petition of the German Tele- ; phone Company to have the name of | the company changed wae granted in . a finding rendered in circuit cou t this morning by Judge W. H. Eichhorn and the petition was granted to have the company’s name in the future the ”Craigvilie Telephone Company.”—Buffton News Three firemen at the city plant of Bluffton walked out at four o’clock . Tuesday evening without serving no--1 tice and left conditions in a serious , way. The men had asked for increase . of pay and had been informed it would be forthcoming by the first cf the year. Three memtiers of the council took the shifts and kept the I plant running. Mrs. Bert Pickett is very danger- ■ ously ill of penuinonia which set in . following a case of influenza. Her husband who is in training at Vul- ■ paraiso, is at her bedside. Mrs. Harry Brown, living three miles south of Berne is also ill of pneumonia, and Mrs. Grover Neuenschwander of . northwest of Berne All these pneumonia cases set 111 from influenza. -- Berne Witness. A telegram received by Mr. and Mrs. Otto Tucker, of Pennville, told : them of the death in action of their 20-year-old son, Russell Tucker. The oung soldier lost his life on Cut tuber 21. He had been in France since the middle of the summer. In 1916 he was with the American forces on the Mexican border and enlisted from Ohio when war was declared against I Germany.—Bluffton News. Corporal Henry Faurote of Camp McCullum, Ala., will leave Saturday morning to report for duty after enj joying a ten-day furlough with his parents southwest of the city. Corporal Faurote was victim of the in- . fluenza but is now fully recovered I and feeling fine H is eonne Ted ' with the headquarters division of a field artillery company, has been promoted twice and is making good. He stated that the division he was in, was ready to go overseas when the armistice was signed and that the boys were greatly disappointed because they did not get the chance to go across. The situation of influenza at Vera Crus, was reported somewhat better this morning, although one death has resulted, says the Bluffton News. Frank Mosure in charge of the sick to a great extent reports that there are sixteen cases cleared now, anti the people are able to be about their own work. Dr Shoemaker of this city sent word there to the effect that, if help can not be secured there for the daily duties of the sick, that he will secure aid from the Red Cross of this chapter or appeal to the headquarters at Indianapolis. Seme few men about the community around Vera Cruz have shown their benevolent spirit tn going the rounds three times a day to look after the affairs of the sick. Ernest Stelibautu lies seriously injured at’ the Hope Methodist hospital where he was rushed following an accident o>. the Smith farm twenty-two miles east ot ibis city and north of Monroeville. The young lad was hunt |ing, and carried a double barreled shotgun. He had attempted to climb over a fence when in some manner the gi’n was discharged, the entire charge entering bis left. arm. The inurc<i t as rushed to the hospil U in th.. e. a an A- Melching ambui'.nee, and reports from tliui. histi t an early hour this - oi’iiiug wre , . . ■ effect that his condition was extremdly critical. The bay Is the son of Mi', 'ami Mrs. Deny Stellbauin. residing near Payne, O. Ft. Wayne Journal- i Gazette. j<

Mrs. J. O. SoJkuueyer spent the day ,In Fort Wayne. John Andrews went to Monroe this afternoon for a visit. Mrs. Milton Barto, of Hoagland, came for a visit with relative*. Sheriff Green and C. C. Ernst returned from Michigan City last evening Next Thursday is Thanksgiving and you ought to observe it sincerely and devoutly. Bert. Andrews return d U> his home at Indianapolis after a week's visit with Ms grandfather, John Andrews. L Finley Bryan, well known Blue ! Creek township fanner, was looking after business in this city this after- ! Moon. Tire bankers of the county will , hold their regular meeting at the , Hotel Murray when, a good time is . anticipated. Mrs. O. M. Carneil returned to Geneva on the 1:05 train after getting some dental work done here of Dr. Burt Mangold. Grace Shimp, of Portland, who visited with relatives at Van Wert, : 0., passed through the city enroute • to Geneva to visit. Wrndall Macklin hns bought the ’ Saturday Evening Post agency and 1 will take charge next week. He is a 1 hustler and will make good with the ' agency. An aeroplane believed to have been the one which passed over here Tuesday, landed near Hartford City. 1 It was manned by tw’o soldiers enroute from St. Louis to Detroit. Mrs. Homer Moses, of Columbia avenue, is leaving Wednesday for Elkhart, Ind., where she will visit her sister. Mrs. Goodrich, for over Thanksgiving.—Journal Gazette. Caroline Teeple, 86, widow of Geo. Teeple of Monroe, ie now on the pension list. Through Judson Teeple she has been able to secure $482.8:1 I back pension and from October 6, she . will receive the sum of $25 a month. ( Sheriff Green visited with Carl France yesterday on the train. Carl is a sergeant in the motor corp, stationed at Valparaiso and was en route to Columbia City to visit, his wife who ' is with her parents there. He is fine and getting along nicely. The Fort Wayne News airtl Sentinel , says in its column on "what happened i twenty-five years ago: "Dick Town- . send will give his second annual game dinner at ih* Randall this evening. It will be the finest dinner ever prepared by any hotel in Indiana” The dinner given at the Evangelical church today was largely attended and was thoroughly enjoyed. It was worth the money. Chicken and noodle soup and potatoes and gravy and pumpkin pie and about everything good and it's on for supper too. Captain E. G. Coverdale who returned yesterday from Hoboken, under a ten day leave will practice here during the time be is homo. He is not sure as to what his future orders will be. He may be retunied to some port, a hospital or ordered overseas. Lieutenant Roger Gipe, who received orders last week to report for overser-3 duty, returned home last evening, the signing of the armistice having cancelled all transporting of troops overseas at present. Lieut. Gipc will visit a few days with his wife. | Otto C. Dilling, who has been stationed at the mechanical training school at Winona Lake, has been transferred to Indianapolis. It is not known whether or not the members of his company will be mustered out of service there of be given further training. Mrs Milo McKinney returned to her home at Portland this afternoon. She came to take part iu the play, "Mrs. Tubbs Does Her Bit” given tor the Athletic Association last evening. She visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Mills. If you know any news telephone 51. The way to have a lively and interesting paper is to help us gather the news. It only takes you a minute, we are glad to get it and if everybody does it the paper will be brim full of local! and social news and other events every evening. Try it. As a sample of the fine turkeys raised b: the farmers of Adams county, cue well known farmer of this community yesterday delivered to the Decr'itr Produce a thirty-two pound bird. If the daughters, sons, grandchildren and friends are going to "break In” op you for Thanksgiving dinner, place your order far that bird at onep. Hunters arc not. nearly as numerous this year as in -he tpust and those who have tak-.n. >ut. licenses report u ! scarcity of birds, ony afe quiil I being found in certain localities. 3 Most of Hie qiinil froze in this section ■ of the stale during the extreme void I weather last winter. Rabbit- arc ■ plentiful and me selling diessed on I the leca market for 20 and 25 cents ■ each.—Petersburg (Ind.J Exchange.

DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY ( lothcrait Suite and (hercoHs at $12.50 to $25 Bath Robes and Smoking Jackets at $6.50 to $12.50 Sweaters, all styles at to sl2 s(| Shirts in a large assortment of styles and patterns SI.OO to SO.OO Neckwear in beautiful patterns at 25c to $1.50 Jewelry, such as Tie Pins, Cuff Buttons, Collar Pins, Knife and Chain, Full Dress Sets, all prices. Gloves for Men and Boys at 25c to $5.00 Hats and Caps at . .’.51.00 to sß*so Pajamas and Night Shirts at gg to $2.50 And many other useful gifts any man or young man would be glad to receive. Come in today and let us show you. Holthouse, Schulte & Co. GOOD CLOTHES SELLERS FOR MEN AM) BOYS a r - J

NOT HEROEfi OR DERELICTS Returned Men May Take Places as Effective Economy Units. "The day of letting such vast problems as this of the returning disabled soldirs take care of themselves has gone by” says James P. Munroe, ci Boston, chairman of the federal board for vocational education. "Fortunately, too, the day of looking upon them either as heroes wno should not work or as dereliets v bo can not work has also passed: and tlie government has deliberately expressed its intention to deal with this problem sanely and from a business point of view. A certain number of those injured in battle will be, unfortunately, lost to society permanently through insanity or other total wrecking of their faculties, but with the vast majority of

19 STORE' 19 STORES! THE MORRIS CO. 5 & 10c STORE ’ WHERE A cheery Christmas atmosphere fills the entire store. And every department is filled with happy suggestions for gift givers. Join the err.’ Js of cheery buyers at this favorite Christmas store. SPECiAIS FOR SATURDAY ON MAIN FLOOR I I From 12 m. to Ip. m. our 3 for 25c Castile Soap only, per cake 5c i From Ip.m.to 2p. m., one lot 24, 48, 68 and 98c Metal Framed Pictures, choice 21c I From 2 p. m. to 3 p. m. our best Broom, worth $1.24, at only 69c From 3 p. m. to 4 p. m., all Colored Oil Cloth, worth 43c, only per yard *.33c | . From 4p. in. to sp. m., our entire lot of 98c Slop Jars at onlyeach ‘,6Bc | From sp.m.to 6p. m Men's Good Dress Socks, only, per pr. 19c I Remember, these sales arc for the hour stated only. When I the hour is up the sale is over. Therefore, if you wish to take ad- I • vantage of these money-saving sales, you must be here at the time stated. TOY LAND f Our Toy Department is like a 7-ring circus, something hap- ! pening everywhere all at once. It is the most thrilling place you | were ever in. You can’t imagine the fun. Bring the kiddies w ith I you. Let them see the Basement Toy Land in action. —■——" FOR THE GIRLS Dolls, Doll Beds, Cradles, Ironing Boards, Wash Tubs. Boilers, Desk and Chairs, Doll Trunks, Pianos, Red Rockers. SideBoards. Dressers, Go-carts, Tables, Knife and Fork Sets. Dishes, Story Books, Dust Pans, Smoothing Irons, etc. FOR THE BOYS Sleds, Wagons, Guns, Swords, Hammers, Hatchets, Saws, Money Banks. Horns. Chimes. Games, Books, Pop Guns. Air Rifles, Drums, Erector Sets, Mechanical Toys all kinds, American Flyer Train on Track, Hill Climbers, Tinker Toys. Building Blocks, Tool Boxes. In fact, we have any and everything in the toy line that is to be had. If you are asking yourself where you can buy best and cheapest this Christ v~«s, you will get your answer if you look through our superior .me of Holiday attractions. PLENTY OF FRESH CANDY AND SALTED PEANUTS. | THE MORRIS CO. 54 10cSTORE H The Place Where You Buy for Less. 1 19 STORES 19 STORES I

these men who have dene so much for , their country ther Ik no reason why they should not do yet more by taking their piaces as effect!v economic ■ units, made far more effective, first. Through the* tremendous experience on , the battle front, and secondly, through the provision which the government has made for their special vocational er professional training. "Broadened ny hts unique experience. heartenetl by the wist and liberal attitude of the federal government, and braced on every side by those norma! workrs who will be proud to laiior by hie side, the rehabilitated soldier or sailor will soon forget that he has a handicap and will add to hl.s old laurels qf war service new laurels of daily efficiency In the great forward march toward economic leadership that is to lie made by the United

States after, and in large part in con- ! sequence of. the world wide war.” COAL! COAL'.! The Decatur Iron & Metal Co. sells coal—Brazil Block and Linton Lump. Prices right. Give us your order today.— Decatur Iron & Metal Co., west of Clover Leaf. Ben Knapke. Manager. 272112 —~ , ..—■-—~o- — BRYAN’S PURE BRED JER EY RED 'Prolific, average litter raised, nine. Best stock investment for herd improvement. Thirty choice pigs, either sex, eight weeks, $12.60; ten weeks, sl-5.00; twelve weeks, SIB.OO. Auto to farm, select. . Call 'phone. W. P. MERRYMAN, M anager. Route 2, Monroe, Ind 271t18