Decatur Democrat, Volume 57, Number 8, Decatur, Adams County, 22 February 1912 — Page 5

■ \ A HEN this snow go- | » • es oft you will need | rubbers, our rubbers are | good rubbers. I Charlie Voglewede I THE SHOE SELLER L On The West Side Os The Street

S BATHES • S • IE I' snow in north; rain turning Bsnuw in south tonight; nite to;lit and Thursday, generally fair. — ■(Trustee Daniel Hoffman of Preble iVjfov -hip was a business visitor here MM terday. Ray went to Dayton. Ohio, this Doming to attend to business affairs, which required his attention for a K< time. It. Drummond has Pen seriously 111 with stomach trouble for the last ten days, but it is thought to be aligtitly improving Mis Victoria Stone and her friend, Mri I. D. Monroe, of Columbus, Ohio, ii Wet to Fort Wayne last evening for a h'isit with relatives KMiss Pea-1 Purdy. «h- has been suftiff:. from rheumatism for the past i&n weeks, is gaining. She is now able to stand though she is not yet able to walk about. Patton and carpenters are yMpa-'d in making a number of impro, ments in the Morris five and ten cen store, among the improvements are tables extending down the center lot the room t<- give larger display ISMsti* for the stock.

I Baled Corn fodder ■n order to reduce stock and make Room for new I goods will sell all stock and poultry foods at I half price and have all leading I Brands on hand. I t. L. CARROLL H SUCCESSOR TO 1 J. O. HALE .1 PROMPT DELIVERY GUARANTEED ■ | fOBOII OB 010 BOBOvSCBOBOBOBOBOBC* fl J. S. Bowers. Pres. F. M. Schirmeyer. Vice Free. a 2 ■ > 8 2 The Bowers Realty Company MamTcomty • U lent bargains in city and Ady county ■ farms. The company womd be Pjeas ■ Ss you call at its office and see its o gs. loan on fli H pany has plenty of five Abstract ■ ■ reasonable terms. Let tne . y Twenty 2 fl Company prepare your abstract • ■ ■ years experience, complete rec >. ■ X 2 rhe Bowers Realty Co. a French Quinn, Secty. >0«OBO«C lOlo<<oßo< XOBCBOW

1 Dan Beery was a business transac i tor at Berne today. Will Zwick was a business visitor in ! Fort Wayne yesterday. Dallas Butler made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Mrs. E. H Kilbourne of Fo-t Wayne is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. Deininger. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kuhn anil daughter of Springfield. Ohio, are guests of Mrs Julia Cn’ehin and fam ily. This was another day for all trains I to be late, many of them running any-| where from an hour to almost a half ( day late. Mrs. E. H. Shoemaker, who is ill with a very bad case of* the grip, is somewhat better, though she is still confined to her bed. George Steele of the Steele & Weaver racket store was at Fort Wayne yesterday, where he bought china stock for the store. Simeon Fordyce, the well known and highly respected citizen, was able to he down town yestcroay for the first time in ten weeks —since the attack of paralysis which confined him to the house for so long Mr. Fordyce's home is in .Monmouth, but when i he became ill ho was brought to the . home of his daughter. Mrs. Charles Teeple, in this city, where he has been since.

Joe Winteregg of Berne was here today <>n business between trains Mrs Jacob \tz left this morning for a few days' visit with relatives at IJnn Grove. H. H Foreman of Route 6 returned to his home alter a short stay In the city on business. Mrs. 8. Tralster and Mrs. A. Johnson of Fbst street visited Mrs. ('. A. Standllord Tuesday. F. M. Schlnneyer qualified as administrator of the Wilhelmina Gallmeyer estate, giving SIOO bond. I. Harold Standlford of North Seventh street has been seriously ill for the past five days with lagrippe. John Edwards nas returned from Auburn, Indiana, where he has been working the past few weeks in paint(ing an up-to-date ptflee building. The Grand Rapidz south-bound 1 astenger train, due here at 1:11 p. m., this afternoon, was one hour and for ty-five minutes late, on account of the 1 heavy snews north. The Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Case of Grant street, which I passed away yesterday, wais laid to rest this afternoon in the Tricker cemetery, near Salem. Attorney Lee Walters addressed the eighth grades at the central building this morning on topics of general interest, his remarks being well received. The address was interesting lot several reasons and the students ate profuse in their praise of the excellen* thoughts brought to their notice.

• I The Erie watchmen have now a ■ shot ter service than heretofore, one hour being cut off of tfieir day’s labor at Tuesday evening’s session of the council, when Mr. Teeple asked that the time be made to conform with the G. R. & I. and Clover Leaf I roads, their time having been also shortened. Miss Ruby Parrish, teacher au the Raudebush school house, south in the city, suffered from the snow storm. , She attempted to make the trip thi.1 morning to her school from her home i here, and when crossing the creek [ south of the city, was blown from the I levee into the ice cold waters below, ' and was drenched, being obliged to re-1 turn here. Charles Sheppard, who has been the shoe repairer at the Winnes shoe store lor several weeks, and whose home is at Muncie, has -smoved his family to this city and will from now on make this their home. They will at present occupy furnished rooms at 609 West Monroe street, belonging to B. W Sholty, until the weather warms up. and makes it more pleasant for the removal of their goods. John I. Taylor, owner of the BosJon Red Sox, while here Tuesday night told of a time a few years ago when his team swept away everything and he jold the boys to cut loose at the close of the season. The bill handed him was $3,000, but th<* gang got theirs. Chick Stahl. Tannehill and others of fame wc.e in the crowd and the jokes and tricks played on each other were the limit. William Goldner, one of the well known men of Preble township, and who recently held a sale of his personal property, closed a deal Tuesday evening, whereby he became a half owner, with Mr. Henry Schlickmann, in the restaurant businesk in -Deca tur. The place is one of the best in town and the large trade wi 1 no doubt continue under the new ownership. ' Mr. Goldner has not yet begun his dtt-< ties at the restaurant. Martin Ault received a letter from : his sister, Mrs. Elza Allen, of Davenport, lowa, and until last fall residents of this city, telling of a severe fall which she received when she was thrown from a street car a week or so ago. It was at first thought that she had received internal injuries, but this later proved not to be the case, although she is still under the care of a physician and suffering from the aftereffects received in the mishap. She was about to descend from the ear when it gave a sudden jerk, throwing her in an instant to the street, without any warning. The company's agent wished to at first settle for $25, but this they refused to do, and later they offered Mrs. Allen SSO, and expenses paid, w'hich she accepted. Her 1 relatives here are glad to learn of her escape with such little injuries, and I hope that her recovery will be a i speedy one. Blizzard Greets Sixth district Knights CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE visiting knights from surrounding lodges were here, but the attendance Is much smaller today than it was then. It will be remembered that on that dedication day, the weather man played just such a prank as he has to- | day—the snow drifts being just .as great as they are now, rendering the streets nearly impassable—ln fact today's storm is the first great one since that time. In spite of the disagreeable weather

without, however, the business min ’ of the city, and especially the knights, ’ made things comfortable and cozj within, and the now K. of P. Home on Third street, was ablaze ( with good cheer and a merry crowi. , that bade defiance to the storm without. The beautiful new Knights of Pythias Home, the pride of the city a well as of the knights, which is salt' to be the finest lodge home In the state, used exclusively as a lodge 1 home, and which was a lew months ago, frescoed in a handsome way throughout, needed no special decora ] tion to enhance I*, and what llttb I special decorating was done. In the main rooms, comprised bunting and tings in the national colors and many K. of P. emblematic banners. The bunting was wouLd in and put of the pilasters of the stairway, leading from the reception room to the upper hallway, outlined the balcony rail In the main lodge room, and also the altar and official stands, while flags were hung from the pictures The dining room where ail those of the vis Itlng knights were served dinner and 1 supper by the Pythian Sisters, was the most gaily decora*, u of all. Large streamers in crepe paper, in the nights’ colors —red, yellow and blue —were festooned from pillar to pillar, forming a gay network overhead. The business men of the city extended greetings in the way of window decorations in which K of P. colors red, blue ajid yellow—played a prom' nent part, an- also in the displaying

of large greeting cards, and those who ventured forth were sure of a greeting District Deputy Grand Chancellor A. P. Hu/ette. A. R. Huyette, of Bluffton, district deputy grand chancellor, is one of the leading men of Wells county, being county superintendent of schools. He has been identified with the Knights , of Pythias for fifteen years, joining the order at Bristol, Elkhart countyT'lndiana, in 1897, while he was superintending the schools of Bristol. After becoming a resident of Bluffton, he transferred his membership to Bluff ton Lodge, No. 92. K of P.. He filled the position of keeper of records and 'seal for three years and in 1907 wa chosen chancellor commander of | Bluffton I-odge, No 92. Mr. Huyette , was one of ♦’ e number who assisted In securing the new Pythian Home for I Bluffton At the grand lodge session in October, 1911, he was appointed deputy grand chancellor for the sixth Pythian district by Grand Chancellor William P. Hart. The district deputy grand chancel lor is quite a busy man as he visit each lodge at least once during the year, and among many other thinearranges the program for the distrir* meeting. Mr. Huyette's term is from October 4, 1911, to October 1, 1912 Lodges in District. There are fourteen lodges in the four counties in this the sixth Pythian district. They are: Adams Count'* Kekionga lodge. No. 65. Decatur: Borne lodge. No. 398, Berne. Geneva lodge. No. 514, Geneva Blackford County—Blackford lodge. No 135, Hartford City: . Montpelier lodge. No. 188, Mci.cpelier: Roll lodge. No. 347, Roll. Jay Sounty—Red Cross lodge No. 88, Portland: Sunlight lodge. No. 190. Pennville: Dunkirk lodge, No. 338. Dunkirk: Redkey lodge. No. 383, Redkey. Wells County -Bluffton lodge. No. 92. Bluffton: Uniondale lodge, No. 259. ' Uniondale; Ossian lodge. No. 343, Ossian: Tocsin lodge. No. 468. Tocsin The Late Arrivals. By far the largest delegation arrived here at 2:30 o'clock over the Clover Leaf on the ’ noon" train, which was two hours late. The Bluffton band and orchestra and the Ossian band accompanied this delegation, and immediately broke into music on arriving safely at the hall after their long and tedious trip through the; snow. The Bluffton delegation numbered 101; that of Roll. 4; that o r Montpelier, 15; Ossian, 30; Tocsin. 10, which, with those who arrived from Portland, Geneva and Berne in the morning, swelled the crowd to a goodly number. More will come from the south on the late afternoon train. HOUSE FGR. RENT—7 rooms. 12th and Monroe. Light _. nc j water. Cal' , at this office. 43t3 WANTED —Furnished rooms tor ligl'i housekeeping. L.quire at this office. 43t<

F. V. MILTS THE GROCER UHKeumnr-"—-Calls your attention to some choice things to eat such as Beech nut Pimento cheese, California Prunes, Apricots, Cherries, Heinz Dill Pickles and Campbells soups are the goods that make p hit: Mushroons. Pimentos, Pineapple In cans that is the best: canned Kidnev Beans in Germa 11 Sauce, Mexican Chillie Pepper: Smoked Herring in Bullion , Canned Caviar, Telmo Clams, Durkees c alad Dressing, our tock will bear inspection. s

WORK IS STOPPED — ■■■ 11 The Fierce Gale Today Made I* the Men on Sugar Plant Take First Holiday. SOME OTHER NEWS Farmers Should Make Good on Their Contracts—-Acre-age Must Come Up. For the first time in six weeks then- , was no fire in the boilers at the sugar beet site, it was simply impossible ' to do a thing in the way of pushing’ along the construction of the big : buildings, and the men on the job had I their first “lay-off." While the ex- | tremely cold Leather and the rains fail- | ed to stop them, it was useless to try to work today, with the blinding snow and the fierce winds. Work will be resumed just as soon as the weather permits. Farmers of this community who signed contracts to raise beets last tall should arrange to do so. The business men of Decatur pledged the sugar company C-.udO acres of beets in this locality. Under a large expense and after devoting several weeks of their time, they secured the I amount under contract. If the farmers do not keep their word the business men necessarily fail in their : promises to the company and it places them in a bad light Since the lota tion of the factory every acre of land within a radius of many miles has increased in value, every farmer has another opportunity to raise anothe- ' profitable crop. You are the winners and you should do your part towai 1 making good. Increase the number o' acres, rather thaii decrease it. That . the* right spirit. I " ROOSEVELT AT COLUMBUS. (Unitea rress service.) I Columbus, Ohio, Feb.': 21—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Former President Theodore Roosevelt, speaking to the Ohio constitutional convention I here today, declared for the initiative and referendum bill, and asserted that its exercises should be proper restrie tion. The colone allso told the con vention that although he was origin ally opposed to the recall, he now be lieved it should be within the power o: the people. In his application to judg ment, Roosevelt said that there was a better remedy than the recall, and that was givin the people as a whole the power to decide what thewanted in the way of laws. He he! 1 there was no great need of the recall for short-time elective offices. No re erence was made to the tariff and oth- • er national questions, Roosevelt sav ing that he stood where ho previously stood on these questions. Q Since the new city hall is nearing completion and when this stage ’s reached, to be turned over to the cit for its use, particularly so for the firemen, the laddies Tuesday evening, in the person of Henry Dellinger, asked the city council if they could go ahead and make plans for a big doings which the mayor and city coun< ■' would be asked to attend This th« members agreed to. but as yet no defi nite steps have been made, but the matter will come up at the next session. Since the firemen hat been granted the privilege to go ahead and further their plans the affair w ill be an appropriate one, long to be r: membered by all connected therewith o REFORM SERVICES DISMISSED. There will be no services at the Reformed church this evening on accouni of the bad w’eather. o - PRAYER MEETING POSTPONED On account of the severe weath. and the almost impassable streets and walks, the mid-week prayer service o' the Presbyterian church, announced for tonight, has been declared off. for March and April farrows, 200 to 225 lbs. 'Phone 2, E line.—C. C. Miller, R. R. 9, Decatur, Ind. 43t12

OUR Merchant Tailoring Department is now ready to show you the new woolens for your Spring Suit. Remember we carry the Cloth in Stock, gives you a better and clearer idea of how your suit will look when finished. We show the Shackamaxon and John B. Ellison Fabrics sold exclusively by Merchant Tailors, splendid time now to leave your order you’ll escape the rush that comes later and your suit will be ready for you when you want it. We’ll be mighty glad to show you the Spring Woolens Holthouse, Go. Good Clothes Sellers for Men and Boys.

LOST —Gentleman's gold ring with ruby setting. Finder please return to Democrat office and receive reward. FOR SALE—Gjod eight room house, with modern conveniences, barn . and cement walks. For particulars call 291. 43t3 FOR SALE -Barred Rock and Black Orpington cockerels pullets; 1 bronze tom.—J. E. Mann, Decatur. 43t1G FOR SALE —Duroc Jersey, bred gilts.

r--r- »—HI WANTED I Two young men to work in Harness Factory and Packing Department. Apply at once. Good Jobs for right Boys. Schafer Saddlery J Company - . ... II !■■■■»>■ _ wbmbbw - " I RSi'S] I the home oF 11 i -ft SB — J i »| i: An Unappeased Appetite \ K# Is a TerriWe Affliction mb relief ~aJ 1 Must Come Quickly Or Great Suffering Will Ensue! We Sell The Only Sure Remedy Quality Griceries! You’re not eating the best goods and you’re not [getting the most for your money—unless you buy g Quality Groceries. Try This Week’s Specials £ ■ Fine sa’t fish 5c lb. Red kidney beans 5c lb. fl j Fine Hickory nuts $1.25 bu. We pay cash or trade for produce 1 Eggs 25c Butter 20 to 27 i Hower and Hower. I tt North of G. R. &I. Depot. ’Phone 108. ■ SPECIAL FARES WEST

Via Clover Leaf Route 1912 HOME SEEKERS EXCURSIONS First and third Tuesday in each month to western and southwestern points 25 days returning. Stop-over privileges. WINTER TOURS To California, Mexico, Texas and the Gulf Coast country. Liberal stopover privileges Long limit. Ix»w Rate one way Colnist Tickets to North Pacific Coast points on sale March Ist. to april 15th. 1912 • A Letter or postal card to H. J. Thompson, Agent Toledo, St. Louis 4 Western Ry., Decatur. Ind., or to this office, will get Von time table- and complete information as to service - sleeping car reservations, etc. E. L. BROWNE, District Passenger Agent. _ Erie and Krause Sts., Toledo, Ohio

FOR SALE. The Old Bank of Berne building, a two-story brick, with basement, $3,500. Modern residence, corner Jefferson and Fifth streets, Decatur, open fire places, furnace, bath, etc. Two-story frame residence, with cellar, drove well, cisteT. Good location and fine investment, at $1,550. ■ See A. D. Suttles. 37t6