Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 78, Decatur, Adams County, 1 April 1929 — Page 2

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THE BIGGEST APRIL FOOL you can play on yourself is by not wearing the best in clothing. Many a man has lost his job or failed to get one on account of his appearance. Wear Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes and avoid this. Holthouse Schulte&Co

—ri 'tm■ ■' ■■■ ■ CLASSIFIED ■ ADVERTISEMENTS, ? R BUSINESS CARDS, | AND NOTICES it-a.■.i ■ a ■.a b. 3« FOR SALE FOR SALE--Chicks every Tuesday & Thursday. Custom Hatching under the most approved modern methods, $3.50 per hundred eggs. Star Hatchery Company, Bluffton, lud., telephone 600. o'** -' x FOR SALE Reed stroller and walker in good condition. Cheap if taken at once. Telephone 1155 or call at 345 Winchester St. 76-3tx FOR SALE—2OO good breeding ewes with lambs. Will sell lots of 10 or more. Dr. C. L, Meyer, Monroeville, Ind. Phone 21. ’6-6t FOR SALE—3~iilay~ old calf. Mart Selking, Preble phone. 76t3x FOR SALE—Newest Brooder Stove on the market. ‘l7 Jumps Ahead of ’Em All.’ Star Hatchery Company, Bluffton, Ind., telephone 600. 69t21x FOR SALE —Four full blooded male calves. E. H. Kruetzmann, route 4. Craigville phone. 7. 3tx FOR SALE Timothy and manmouth clover seed W. A. Wherry. Monroeville, Route 3. Monroeville phone. 78-6tx FOR SALE—9 x 12 velvet rug. Phone 885-M- 782 t FOR SALE —1926 Over 1 and touring; 1922 Overland touring; 1925 Ford Sedan; 1923 Chalmers; 2 Dodge touring. Frank Wrecking Co., M. Monroe street ‘ 3-6tx J*6R SALE—I Roau Gelding, 2-year old; 1 Sorrel mare, 3-year old; 1 Sorrel Gelding, 6-year old. Schafer Hardware Co. A B *! FOR SALE —Very desirable rnodr-m home. Phone 1236. WANTED WANTED—The sum of twenty-five cents will bo paid to the person bringing the first copy of a Saturday Evening Post to this office, bearing the date of November 26, 1927. tfx WANTED — All kinds of embroidery work; also tatting ami crocheting to make. Work reasonable. Call morning or evening at 642 N. 2nd St. 78-3tx WANTED — Girl wants housework. Phone 663 . 78-3 t WANTED—To buy poney and buggy; both must be in good condition Mrs. B. W. Sholty, 607 Monroe St. Phone 521. 78-3tx i FOR REN I” FOR RENT —House at corner of Ninth and Jefferson St. Vacant April 1. In- , quire Mrs. B. J. Rice, Phone 184 75-3 t FOR RENT —Nicely furnished rooms in modern home. 304 N. sth St Phone 711 77-6tx FOR RENT —7 room semi-modern house. Possession April 1. Inquire 1127 W. Monroe street. Phone 1269. 77-3 t FOR RENT — 6 room, semi-modern house on S. Winchester st. Steele & Jaberg, phone 256. 77t3 FOR RENT — Modern 8-room house, 334 Winchester St. Immediate , possession. Call H. R. Tuttle or address Paul Lieder, 205 Sherland Bldg., South Bend, Ind. 77-6 t FOR RENT — 4 room house, water, lights, gas and furnace. Large basement, 2 car garage, chicken park and garden space. 126 S. Eighth street, Phone 914. 78-6tx FOR RENT—4 furnished rooms for ; light housekeeping; semi-modern Prl- ] vate entrance; garage included in rent . Mrs- B. W. Sholty, 607 Monroe St. Phone 521. 78-3 t FOR RENT —5 room house at 1113 W. Madison street. Inquire at Erie Grocery or phone 965. 78t3x Mrs. Harry Feint bell and children visited in Fort Wayne. George Stanley Jones of Berne was u visitor here Sunday.

ATTENTION! MR. FARMER! It will pav you tn call The Fred Mutschler Packing Co. before you sell your livestock. We pay the highest prices for Hogs and Cottle. Day Phone 382 or 101 After 6 p.m. call 928.

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MONEY TO LOAN on Farms and City Property We write Insurance. SUTTLES-EDWARDS COMPANY Decatur Indiana S. E. BLACK FUNERAL DIRECTOR New Location, 206 S. 2nd St. Mrs. Black. Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly day or night Office phone 500 Home phone 727 Ambulance Service N. A. BIXLER OPTOMETRIST Eyes Examined, Glasses Fitted HOURS: 8 to 11:30—12:30 to 5:00 Saturday 8:00 p. m. Telephone 135. MONEY TO LOAN Au unlimited amount of 5 PER CENT money on improved real estate. FEDERAL FARM LOANS Abstracts of title to real estate. SCHURGER'S ABSTRACT OFFICE 133 S. 2nd St. LOBENSTEIN & HOWER FUNERAL DIRECTORS Calls answered promptly day or night. Ambulance service. Office Phone 90 Residence Phone, Decatur 346 Residence Phone, Monroe, 81 LADY ATTENDANT H. FROHNAPFEL, D. C. DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC A HEALTH SERVICE The Neurocalometer Service Will Convince You. at 104 S. Third Street. Office and Residence Phone 314. Office Hours: 10-12 a.m. 1-5 6-8 p.m. TIRE MILEAGE At Lowest Cost. GILES V. PORTER at residence 341 Winchester St. Phone 1289 FOR SALE —Work horse; sow with 7 pigs; 6 head of grade Guernsey cattle, 3 springers; 2 yearling calves, 1 yearling bull. Abe Schnepp, Decatur, R.R. 5, phone 862-T. 78t3x Typewriting Stenographic Work If you have any extra typewriting or stenographic work I will be glad to do it. Phone 42 fc/r appointment. Florence Holthouse Judge J. T. Merryman’s Law Office, K. of C. Bldg. This office exists for y° ur health. There is only one r « to care for your health and Ar that is now. If nw a { e U l’ £° U .will get no better frHtc orl while the cause your illness re- * mains. Remove the cause. Phone for an appointment. CHARLES & CHARLES Chiropractors Office Hours’. 10 to 12—2 to 5 6:30 to 8:00 127 No. Second St. Phone 628 Decatur. Indiana '

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1929.

FOR SALE 1 Guernsey-Holstein heifer, fresh, calf by side. 1 Chester White Sow, 8 pigs by side. 1 Poland China Sow, 7 pigs by side. 2 O. I. C. sows, will farrow April 15. 1 Poland China sow, will farrow April 20. Fat Schmitt I Buy and Sell anything. Phones 513 T-870 MARKET REPORTS DAILY REPORT OF LOCAL AND FOREIGN MARKETS Fort Wayne Livestock Fort Wayne, lud., Apr. I.—(U.PJ— Livestock: Cattle receipts, 75; calves receipts, 25: hogs receipts, 150; sheep receipts, 50; market steady to 25-30 c higher; 80-110 lbs., $9.75; 110-130 lbs. $10.25; 130-140 lbs., $10.75; 140-160 lbs., $11.25; 160-180 lbs., $11.65; ISO--225 lbs.. $11.75; 225-275 lbs.. $11.65, 275-325 lbs.. $11.50; 325-400 lbs., sll.lO, roughs, $9.75; stags, $7.50; calves, $15.50; lambs, $15.50. Chicago Grain Close May July Sept. Wheat; $1.19% $1.22% $1.24% Corn - -93 .96% .97% Oats 46 .45% 43% East Buffalo Livestock East Buffalo. Apr. I.—(U.K)—Livestock: hogs, receipts, 8,800; holdovers, 800; market 10-18 c up; 230-350 lbs., $1160412.10; 200-250 lbs., $11.75$12.25; 160-200 lbs.. $11.85412.25; 130160 lbs., $11.75412.28 ; 90-130 lbs., $11.25411.75; packing sows, $10.65. • • ■ Cattle receipts, 1,800; calves, 1,700; market 25-50 c down; beef steers, $11.25413.25; light yearling steers and heifers. $12.25413.75; beef cows, $8.50$9.25; low cutter and cutter cows, $5$7; vealers, $16.50417. Sheep receipts. 5,000; market 25c down; bulk fat lambs. $17417.50; bulk cull lambs. $lO 50413.50; bulk fat ewes, $9 25410. LOCAL GRAIN MARKET (Corrected April 1) No. 2 Soft Winter Wheat sl.lß No. 2 Mixed Wheat $1 08 No. 2 Hard Wheat 98c No. 2 White Oats 42c Yellow Corn per 100 $1.20 White or mixed corn $1 15 Barley 45c Rye 80c LOCAL GROCERSEGG MARKET Eggs -24 c BUTTERFAT AT STATION Butterfat 44c 11. S. CONTESTS HERE TUESDAY (CONTINIKO FBOM PAGE ONE) Monmouth, Louise Gage. Cornet solo. Hartford, Warren Munro; Berne. Horace Lehman; Monroe, Henry Busche. o VALLEY BRICK LEY CALLED BY DEATH (CONTINUED FKOM PAGE ONE) Brickley resided in Decatur for several years and was well known in this community. Before accepting the managership of the hotel dining room, he was manager of the Club restaurant in Bluffton. Funeral arrangements have not been made, but it is thought services will be held Wednesday, with burial in Bluffton. o —0

DR. C. V. CONNELL I I VETERINARIAN Office 120 No. First Street Phone: Office 143—Residence 102 Special Attention given to cattle and poultry practice O • ———o 0 o 11. S. MICHAUD SELLS FARM AND CITY PROPERTY Office Phone 104 Res. Phone 436 I 133 S. Second St. Decatur, Ind. o o

SOCIETY * GUESTS AT WM. ENGLE.HOME Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Engle residing southeast of the city, had as the'r Sunday dinner guests. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Seesenguth and Miss Violet Stodgill, of Bluffton, Mr. aud Mrs. John Bowers and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Sweringen, of Fort Wayne. ENTERTAINS WITH EASTER DINNER Mrs. Carrie Haubold entertained with an Easter dinner, Sunday, at her home on South Third street. Covers were laid for Mrs. Jennie Furman, of Marion, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bryce Thomas and son Philip Bryce 111, Dr. P. B. Thomas, Mrs. Carrie Haubold, Tom, Louise and Miss Helen Haubold. The Women's Missionary Society of the Evangelical church will meet Thursday afternoon at two o'clock In the church parlors. Mrs. Coy Martz will be the leader for the meeting and hostesses will be Mrs. Earl Butler and Mrs. Alvy Buffenbarger. The W. M. S. of the Christian church will meet Thursday afternoon, at 2:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Noah Mangold. on South First street. Mrs. Nora Railing will be the leader for the afternoon. A good attendance of the membership is desired. ■ I The Womens Home Missionary So- . ciety of the M. E. church will meet with Mrs. J. M. Miller on South Second street, Friday afternoon at two- ' thirty o'clock. ENTERTAINS WITH DINNER Mr. and Mrs Doyle Amspaugh 822 North Third street, delightfully entertained at Easter dinner yesterday, j and covers were laid at the table for ; Mr. and Mrs. E. A_ Mann, Mr. aud ' Mis. Johu Amspaugh, Mr. and Mrs. : Elmer Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Amspaugh, and Mrs. Norah Kailiug. The W M. A. of the United Brethren church will meet Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock with Mrs. Alice Walters at her home at 311 North Ninth street. Mrs. William Thornton will be the assisting hostess. ENJOY DINNER AT FORT WAYNE .Mr. and Mrs. W. E Moon, Mr. J. J. Foughty, and Miss Wilma Foughty enjoyed a most delicious Easter dinner. with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hoopengartner of Fort Wayne. JUANITA KNODLE MARRIED AT GENEVA Miss Juanita Kuodle, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Charles Knodle of Mercer avenue, was quietly married to Jude Ray, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Ray, of Geneva. Saturday evening at ' six-thirty o’clock. The marriage took place in Geneva, at the Methodist * Episcopal parsonage, with the Rev. Mr. Barton, minister of the M. E church reading the impressive single ring ceremony. The couple were attended by the sister aud brother-in-law of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Lough. The bride was attractive in a 1 dress of tan satin face crepe, with tan < coat, hat and slippers to match. Mrs. Ray has been employed in the past at the Schafer’s Wholesale Company i in this city. Mr. Ray is a mechanic by trade in Van Wert. After this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ray will make their heme in Van Wert. i ENTERTAIN GUESTS ON EASTER SUNDAY Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Zimmerman. North Second street, entertained a ■umber of guests, Easter, including James Zimmerman and family, of Fort Wayne; Charles Zimmerman and family, of KendalviHe; Mrs. Pierce and Master Pierce Flanders, of Fort Wayne; Vincent, Pease and family, of Bluffton, and Frank Pease ajid family, of Peterson. MRS. GRETCHEN FLANDERS WAS MARCH BRIDE News has been received that Mrs. Gfetchen Pierce Flanders, formerly of this city, but more recently of Fort Wayne, was united in marriage, on March 16, to Mr. Archie Arnold, of Bryan, Ohio. Mr. Arnold is an attorney. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold have not definitely decided where they will locale. Hrs. Arnold has been employed as a saleslady iu tue ready-to-wear department of Fishman’s store, in 1 Fort Wayne.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYER# O' HOMS I**l E In <hi- ■nutter of delermina to l«»ue bontlM by Hartford school town*lil|» of A'lnmn connty, atnte of Indiana, lor the roiml ruction on mi mliiicion Io hihi making certain repair* and ImprovenicntM in the < rntral lilni* *vi»ool building in *aid hinn*hlp. Notice In hereby given to the taxpayers of Hartford School township of Adams county, state of Indiana, that the proper local offices of said municipality at their regular meeting pla< on the 30th day of Man h. 1929. determined to issue bonds or other evidence of indebtedness exceeding five thousand dollars. The amount of bonds proposed is 130.000.00, bearing interest at the rate of per annum, the net assessed value of all property in said taxing unit is |1,604.4®0.00 and the present indebtedness without this issue is none. The proceed* of said bond issue are to be used for the construction of an addition to and the making of certain repairs and improvements in the Central High School Building in said township. , Ten or more taxpayers, other than those who pay poll tax only, who feel themselves aggrieved by such determination may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners for further action by filing a petition therefor with the county auditor on or before the expiration of twenty-nine days from Ist day of April. 1929. The State Board will fix a date for a hearing in this county. L>ated this 30th day of March, 1929. Daniel A. Stu*ller, Trustee. Hartford School township Adams county, Indiana. April 1-S ' O '■*■ ■ • AI’POIVI'MFVr OF BBIIMM'IIVroH Notice is hereby given. That the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Amanda W-. Schenck, late of Adams County, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. Charles Schenck. Administrator March 30, 1929 Clark J. Lutz. Atty April 1-5-15 ■' o AOTIt E OF FIAtL SEITLEMEAT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given to the creditors. heirs ami legatees of Simon Myers deceased, to appear in the Adams Circuit Court, held at De< atur, Indiana, on the 23rd day of April 1929. and show cause, if any. why the Final Settlement Accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. ChaiA^sAdministrator Decatur. Ind/anM April J 1929 Clark .1. Lutw, ItimAr.s* w April i-S NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE NO. 2418 Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs ami legatees of Tobias Myers, deceased, to appear in the Adams Circuit Court, held at Decatur. Indiana, on the 19th day of April, 1929. and show cause, if any. why the Final Settlement Accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved: and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship and receive their distributive shares. Susannah Dertlia Huss. Executrix Decatur. Indiana, March 23rd. 1929. Attorney Simmons, Dailey & Simmons Marcli 25 A-l NOTICE Notice is hereby given that 'he board of directors of the FTeble Telephone company will receive sealed bids for the services of a telephone operator, in the exchange of said company, said bids to t>e received up until Tuesday, April 16, 1929 Service to beging May 1, 1929. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Preble Telephone C 0... by Herman Ehlerding, Mgr. March 25-A 1 BANK STATEMENT Charter No. 469 Reiport of the condition of Farmers State Bank at Preble, in the State of Indiana, at the close of its business on March 27, 1929. Wm. M. Meyer, President Albert Reppert, Vice-President. C. R. Smith, Cashier Noah Arnold. Asst. Cashier. Resources Loans aud discounts $118,171.69 Overdrafts 99.28 Other bonds, securities, etc. 41,147.76 Banking house 3,800.00 Furniture and fixtures 3.845.60 Other real estate owned 6.526.07 Due from Trust Companies Banks and Bankers and Cash on Hand 23,018.21 Cash Items 29.07 Total $196,637.11 Liabilities Capital Stock —Paid in $ 25,000.00 Surplus 3,000.'''0 Undivided Profits —Net . .749.26 Demand Deposits $75,370.17 Demand Certificates 84,790.33 Savings Deposits 2,389.15 162,549.65 Bills Payable 5,000.00 Other Liabilities 338.2*) Total $196,637.11 State of Indiana, County of Adams, ss: I, C. R. Smith, cashier of the Fanners State Bank of Preble, Indiana, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true. C. R. SMITH. Subscribed and s\yorn to before me this 30th day of March, 1929. Charles A. Fuhrmat). (Seal) Notary Public. My commission expires Sept. 12, 1930

Aaron DeVinney Dies At Hospital This Afternoon Aaron DeVinney, 314 West Oak street, well-known painter and paper hanger, died at the Adams County Memorial hospital this afternoon. He hail been a iwtient there for sevend days, suffering Trom erysipelas. — o— Michaelson Surrenders To Officers At Chicago Chicago. Apr. I.—Coßgressman M. Alfred Michaelson, of Illinois. a fugitive from justice since Saturday morning when United States deputy marshals were sent out to bring him in on a warrant charging violation of the prohibition laws, surrendered at. the Chicago federal building today at 11 a. m.

Auction Sale SEMI-MODERN HOME In order to settle the estate of the late Vai Snell, deceased, the undersigned Administrator will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, on SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1929 AT 2:30 P. M. Located on Corner of North 10th street and Nuttman avenue, Decatur, •nd., 6 Room Semi-modern Home. The house is in first class repair. Newly painted. Two car garage. Large lot. Room to build another house if desired. This home is located on one of the best streets in the city. All modern improvements and only 1 square from G. E. slant. , TERMS—SmaII down payment. E»sy tePnrrtJn balance; low *ate of interest. • *■ •• FRANK BOHNKE, Admr. ROY S. JOHNSON, Auctioneer. | PUBLIC SALE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS As I am leaving the citv. I will sell nt public auction at 827 Walnut street, Decatur. on SATURDAY, APRIL «, 19 2 9 Commencing at 1 o’clock I’. M. I Oak chit (oilier: three-quarter size Beil, complete with M" ll '| s ' l , mattress; large (’Jollies Press; Oak Writing Desk and ° j combined; Oik Bed Davenport; 2 Rockers; Bed. spungs ‘ mattress; Globe Hot Blast heaitng stove; Globe Range cooksW' ; t-burner Oii Stove; Oil Heater; Dining Table; Kiklicn I, \, ’ Sola; Fruit Cupboard; Kitchen Cabinet; Stands; h ashuig • ‘ chine and Wringer; Lawn Mower; Step Ladder; P"ii 1 ■ ' Garden Tools; 9x12 Crex Rug; 12x12 (Longoleiun rug. Kl ' (’.hairs; Fruit Fars, Dishes; Two Electric tables; setl i. Lamps; Copper Boiler; 3 Feeding Pens lor little c H ' ! ' complete, a good one. Many articles not mentioned. TERMS'—CASH. SARAH WILLIAMS. o lack Brunton, auct. —NO. 6— BANK STATEMENT REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF T!IE OLD ADAMS COUNTY BANK at Decatur, in the State of Indiana, at the close of its busin«ss on March 27, 19- ' - — Cashier J. W. TYNDALL President D. J. HARKLESS hier G. T. BURK Vice-President A. SCHEUMANN u R. E. MEIBERS .... Ass’t Cashier——•

, Resources Loans and discounts $910,507.93 Overdrafts 3,544.33 U. S. Gov't Securities 1,750.00 Other bonds, securities, etc. 15,740.91 Banking house 93,605.01 Furniture and fixtures 10,063.38 Other real esta'e owned 61,808.81 Due from Trust Companies Banks aud Bankers and Cash on Hand 161,093.58 Cash Items 319.4!) Cash Short . 349.77 Other assets not included in the above 865.60 Total >1,259,618.84

State of Indiana. County of Adams, ss: k o f Deta tur ’ I. D J. Harkless, Cashier of the Old Adams County Indiana, do solemnly swear that the above statement is ttue. . er . D. J. HARKbKSb. Subscribed and sworn to before me this let day of April. • “ (Seal) James T. Merryman, • My commission expires November 25. 1929. -—

Mrs. Lilly Stafford Dies At Ann Arbor, Mich Mrs. Lilly Stafford, whose deaf; occured Monday evening at the un |. versity hospital st Ann Arbor. Mich i igan. was buried Thins lay afternoon, I in Oaklawn cemetery, Sturgis. Michigan. Funeral services were held at the home of her sister, Mrs. T. L Bacher. Mrs. Stafford had undergone an operation for a travelling tumor. I One had been removed front her foot and one from her breast. She was be- ■ lieved to be getting along nicely until a tumor developed on the brain on ■ Saturday, and she laid in a state of i coma until death came Monday evei niug. Mrs. Stafford formerly resided tn - this city and has many friends here. Get the Habit—Traae at Home. It Pays

Liabilities „ .. . 4120.000.00 Capital Stock—Paid 1« ;;0,000.00 Swplus Undivided Profits-« Net Demand Deposits ........1361,403.22 Demand Certifica'ea 602,841.09 Savings De posits 75,405.12 Special Deiposits " Certified Checks 1.484.41 Due to banks and Trust Co’s 2.6,319.1 057 47 5,04 50,000.00 Bills Payable --- Total ~