Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 50, Decatur, Adams County, 14 December 1911 — Page 5

I» SAY MR. MAN | I knyw your wife would appreciate a pair of I nice Velvet Button boots for Christmas We got I a lot of nice ones today. Made on .the popular g broad stage last short forepart, dress heel and N has sixteen small semi-glaze buttons, Drop in N il and see them, you needent know her size we’ll P I exchange and fit her after Christmas. Velvet Boots $3.50 I I Charlie Voglewede I the: shoe seller “

ir ®o* • • ♦ch ♦ c ♦oeo«o*oti ; WtATHER FORECAST I -o <• . .-□•o»3«c«o*o-r Rain or snow tonight or Wednesday. Tonight, opera house, see Beauty chorus. Special scenery and electrical effects. opera house tonight. “The Girl and the Tramp,” that fun show, at the oi>era house tonight. Come to the opera house tonight for that big laugh, and drive away dull care. Miss Merle Burdg is here visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al Burdg. That big laughing success at the opera house tonight, “The Girl and the Tramp.” James Ball made a business trip to Portland this morning to be absent for several days. Mrs. Jay Elzey returned yesterday afternoon on the 4 o’clock car to Fort Wayne after spending the day here on business. Emanuel Woods was at Dayton this morning attending to business affairs, j which required his attention for a brief time. Mrs. Martin Shady will give an excellent sermon at Pleasant Valley next Sunday evening, December 17th, to which everybody is invited. —Bluffton Banner. ■■■■ "

I— *■ 1 "1 “Jeff” and “Mutt” | ys - have taken up winter quar- E r i i fcj > ACfe ters at the mens shoe de_ I r * 't« partment of Winnes shoe i\ C v store, and will be p leased I |L \ to welcome all their friends I k|ml X who demands the best m « Mens footgear. Shown in i K T an Russian and Gun met 7 | | al button, Two very fitting i samples of our large line I of mens shoes. *1 I* At The Home of Good Shoes I WINNES SHOE STOREJ; aos o 8 o bobo loßOJaoßOßoaowoiio *<■» 8 J. S. Bowere, Pres. F. M. Schirmeyer. Vice Pres. i O A* 2 • a The Bowers Realty Company “meCToet O ' lent bargains in city property and X O ■ farms, would be pleased to n om _ g a you call at its office and see its offer g ■ " has Plenty of per cent to | ■ reasonable terms. Let tne ben > Twenty £ S Company prepare your abstract of title, iweruy « years experience, complete records. o £ I ■ 2 The Bowers Realty Co. — V French Quinn, becty. oaoioßoioJoiowoßooßoacMow'

j Will Colchin made a business trip > to Fort Wayne this morning. . Will Colchin made a business trip , to Fort \\ ayne this morning. ' Mrs. Noah Mangold and Miss Kate . Mangold were Fort Wayne visitors today. > Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Wood of east of r the city went to Fort Wayne this morning. . Dr. J. N. Grandstaff of Preble township was numbered among the busit ness callers here today. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Frauhiger of . Preble have bought a farm near BluffI ton and are going to move their household goods to that place within the next two weeks.—Bluffton Banner. Mrs. John Steele went to Ft. Wayne | this morning, to call on her daughter, I Mrs. Wilson Miller. A message re- , ceived yesterday brought the sad news of the serious illness of Mrs. Milker, 1 John Lachot made a business trip south this morning in the interest of the firm which he represents. Yesterday he was a clerk at the Lachot & Rice drug store in the absence of his son, Herbert, who was a clerk on the election board. The Evangelical Ladies' Aid society ' will give a social Thursday evening jat the home of Mrs. Fred Linn. There will also be a program, re- j ■ freshments, and the ladies will also conduct a bazaar of fancy articles suitable for Christmas gifts at this ] time.

| Mesdames John Everett and Henry I Hite were Fort Wayne visitors today. I Mrs. Dal Hower and Mrs. Arthur I Ford were Fort Wayne visitors today, n Frank Shoemaker returned last ovI ening from u business trip to Fort I Wayne. | Fred Studdler of Geneva was numI bered among the business callers hen I today. I I. C. Taber of the law firm of Taber B 61 < lapp of Toledo, Ohio, was here to I' day on business. I John O'Brien will go to Knights j town and Muncie, Ind., this evening it. | the interest of the Ward Fence comI l>any. ? A. V. Powers and daughter, Helen, I left yesterday afternoon on the 4 1 o clock far for their homes in Fort 1 Wayne after a visit here with his sis I ter, Mrs. Andrew' Welfley. I The smoke having cleared away I from the election returns of Tuesday I evening, gatherings could be seen talkI ing here and there, discussing the aftI er-effects, and what could have been I the results. J' Miss Merle Burdg, who has been I traveling for some time, being con | nected with newspaper work, returned home and will spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al p | Burdg. i W. A. Kuebler returned Tuesday ■' from Shelby, Ohio, where he visited with his mother, who has been sick e for sometime. He reports her as being very low, and she remains about the same as when he first reached her f bedside. 8 Mrs. Thomas Haefling and son, George, will arrive in the city Thursi- day from Indianapolis, and will spend i-1 the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Voglewede. Mr. Haefling f will arrive on Sunday preceding Christmas to join Mrs. Haefling and son. e The W. R. C. has leased the Star theater for Friday evening and will e use the proceeds from that evening's . entertainment for charity. There will be music by a special chorus of girls, j readings by Francis Grandstaff and , other features of interest, besides the motion pictures. They ask the patronage of the public in helping swell ’ the funds for charity. George Albright, employed at the . Berling & Moltz plant, was bitten the shoulder this morning by a horse driven by George Burgner, also employed at the packing plant. Albright | was working at the barn at the north • end of Johnson street and wgs pre- ; \ garing to hitch one of the horses to ' a wagon, when another reached over ■; and bit him in the shoulder, making 1 a slight, but painful wound. —Bluffton > I Banner. ' The Peoples & Gerke display win- ■ dow has blossomed out into a work of : Christmas art under the skillful hands of Miss Clara Bultemeier, the Christmas colors of red and green predominating. The backgrounds are white above the large mirrors, outlined with green draperies and with wreaths of red berries nestling in green foliage. The lights are hooded with the red poinsettia blossoms, and red flowers and green foliage are otherwise used artistically in the adornment. This forms a pretty setting for the slippers, shoes, and other special Christmas : gift displays in the footwear line. (Unltea Press Service.) Washington, D. C., Dec. 13 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Senate leaders today indicated that it would be months before action would be taken by the national upper house on the Sherwood dollar-a-day pension bill, passed by the house. Special, Saturdays only, Barr's j sw’eet chocolates, pound, 29c. —Smith. Yager & Falk. 286t3

BOSSE OPERA HOUSE Wednesday Dec. 13 GEORGE L. BARTON OFFERS The Laughing Comedy Success “The Girl and the Tramp” With The Charming Soubrette MISS MAYME GARDNER and a Chorus of Jolly, Jingling, Jesting, Giggling, Gurgling’Girls A The Wonderful Mechanical Doll V L H_ The Funny Old Doctor Ar | The Fascinating Widow V The Happy Tramp A Play of Merit. Enhansing Music Prices 25, 35, 50c Seat Sale Usual Place ft)

CANVASS THE VOTE CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE Smith, which it is today. He served four years as prosecutor, and has ul ways been a prominent and efficient worker in the demicratic ranks in tills city, county and state A. F. Beatty was born in Paducah, Kentucky, in the year 1853, and attended the common schools in that town, later taking up work in the bigii school and completing it with flying colors. From the high school he went to llolbroke Normal college, where he completed a course of study. While yet in Lebanon, Ohio, the seat of the normal college, he studied law with the intention of entering the profession and in all read law six years before he began to practice. He commenced the practice of law in the year 1889 and continued with great success. In the fall of 1898 he was elected mayor of Decatur and held that office for four years. He is admitted to practice law in the circuit and federal courts, and is the recipient of many successes. He is married and has three children, Simeon 8., being the cashier of the WellsFargo Express company at St. Pau'., Minn., a daughter, the wife of George Kinzle of this city, and a son, Cari, I a student. Fraternally, Mr. Beatty is a Red Man, an Elk, a thirty-second de I gree Mason and a Shriner. 4 William J. Archbold first saw the light of day in Root township, February 23, 1835, in which township he grew to manhood, attending the common schools in the winter and assisting at farming during the summer. When he completed the school work he attended a normal school at Portland and returned to teach. He spent seven successful years in this work, at one time being the teacher of the Monmouth graded schools. Moving to Decatur he engaged in the express business, being the agent for the Adams, Pacific t and United States companies. In conjunction he operated a news stand for three years. In all, to date, he has spent seventeen years in the express business. Thirteen year ago he was elected city treasurer, which position he has held with much credit to himself. About six months ago he bought an interest in the True & Runyon dry goods store, where he is now engaged. Thomas H. Baltzell was born in Blue Creek township, December 20, 1867, and spent his younger days there. He secured a common school education in the schools of that time and later took up farming as an occupation, which work he has since followed successfully. Being a life-long resident of the county, he is well known and is much thought of in his circle of friends and neighbors. He owns a good farm in section 19, of Washington township, and makes a specialty of raising full-blooded hogs and sheep. He has exhibited his stock in many fairs and exhibitions and has generally been able to gathc | in his share of prizes. He is married and has a large family, nearly all of whom have grown to manhood and womanhood. Philip L. Macklin was born in Wabash township, June 2, 1880, and was reared in the confines of that township. He attended the schools of that .day and has since obtained a broad i knowlege of events from study and experience. For five years he had taught school in various schools in that township and others and always made a success of the school year. He also farmed a considerable portion of the time and is acknowledged to be CONTINUED UN PAGE FOUR

d / V/1 1 b ""***"• '-4 s / y.' \ 1 H Home of ufi WjHart Schaffner g Marws Good Clothes Ss CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR Says the old song. It’s too bad it doesn’t come more frequently for our pleasure and the pleasure we give; for the joy and good will which the season brings and cultivates. You’ll find this store particularly a place where suitable Xmas gifts for men and boys mav be had. We’re giving you a small list of them here just as a hint of what , you’ll fine! here. Mens Suits . . . SIO.OO to $25.00 Dress Shirts . . 50c to $1.50 Mens O’Coats . . . 5.00 to 25.00 Mufflers2sc to 2.50 Mens Fur O’Coats 18.00 to 35.00 Handkerchiefs ... 5c to .50 Boys Suits . . . . 2.00 to 7.50 Gloves2sc to 2.50 Boys o‘Coats . . . 2.00 to 12.50 Hatssoc to 5.00 Sweater Coats . . .50 to 6.00 Capssoe to 3.00 Smoking Jackets . 5.00 to 7.50 Matched sets of Hose, Ties and Sox 50c to 1.50 Suit Cases, Traveling Bags, Collar Bags, Fancy Suspenders, Belts, Fancy Vests Laundry bags etc. Whatever you buy here that proves to be not just what was wanted may be returned for exchange; or the money paid for it will be refunded. ■ HOLTHOUSE s§9B? SCHULTE AGO XrBlS Good Clother Sellers for Men and Boys EKSSSa Teeple, Brandyberry and Peterson SUGGEST THE FOLLOWING AS SUITABLE AND USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR HIM Suit or Overcoat - SIO.OO to $25.00 Underwear - - - .90 to 4.00 Dress Shirts - - - .50 to 2.00 Dress Gloves - • - .50 to 5.00 Hats ----- 1.00 to 5.00 Caps (cloth) - - - .50 to 1.50 Caps Fur - - - - 1.50 to 6.00 Neckwear in Christmas boxes - - $ .50 to SI.OO Mufflers in different colors - - - .25 to 2*oo Combination sets - - - - - - 1.00 to I*so Traveling bags and Suit cases - - 1.00 to 12.50 Christmas Umbrellas - - - - - i.oq to 7.50 Bath robes6.oo to 10-00 Ever wear hosiery 25c or 6 pairs guaranteed 6 mo. $1.50 Other hosiery .10 to 1.00 Scarf pin and tie holder to match - .50 to 1.00 Night robes -.75 to 1.50 Sweaters - - - - - 1.00 to 3.00 Take a peep into their Christmas show window and see the many beautiful things he will appreciate. Make their store your headquarters. You are always welcome whether you want to buy or not.