Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 71, Decatur, Adams County, 2 April 1903 — Page 3

TIME TABLES o. r. & I. (In effect September 28, 1902) TRAINS NORTH, : No 5-Daily 1:30 am No 3—Daily (except Sunday) ;;n „ m No 7-Dally (except Sunday) b ; oo aIL TRAIN'S SOUTH. No 2—Dally (except Sunday, 1 -V< D m No 12 Dally (except Sunday, : 17 ain No o—Daily a ni CLOVER LEAF. EAST. No 6—Commercial Traveler, dnilv... 5->5 nni No 2-Mall, daily, except Sunday. 12 58 n m No 4—Day Express daily <; : 4:( m No 22- Local breight 1:10am WEST. No 3-Day Express, daily 5'25 am No 1-Mail, dally, except Sunday . n-25 a m No s—Commercial Traveler, dally u-27 n n> N- 23-Local Freight 12:05 p m CHICAGO & ERIE. In effect September 23, 1902. WEST, No 7-Fxprefs, dally, except Sunday..2:22am No 3—New York and Boston Limited through coach Columbus and Chicago 12:2«pni No 13 Wells Fargo Express 5:12 p m No 21—Marlon-Huntington Acc'm... 7;42 p m EAST Ino B—Vestibule Limited for NY 2:22 a m N 22-Cleveland and Columbus. . . 6:58 am N 4-New York and Boston Limited through coaches Columbus and Chicago 3:24 pm No U-Huntlngt’n-Meadville Expr's 8:20 p m Mrs. A. C. Gregory spent the day it Fort Wayne. Editor Fred Roller was in the citv from Berne today. Phil Schug of Berne, drove in yesterday on a little business. W. 11. Niblick was at Fort Wayne Wednesday evening on business. Miss Fannie Hite went to Fort Wayne this morning for a few days’ with friends. Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Allison went I- 'Fort Wayne this morning to sp< n I the day with friends. James Gerard re urn cd to Fort Wayne Wednesday evening after transacting business here. Mrs. Belle Lichleners of Wren, changed cars in this eiity today, being on her way to Toledo. Ohio. 4 Mrs. J. T. Merryman and Miss ■lune Merrryman went to Fort ■Wayne this morning to visit fru -nds \®| Miss Della Sellemeyer has finished her duties us school teacher at ■t’era Cruz, after a very successful Si'ear. B Tile roof of the Allison building Kccupied by Fristoe's Smoke House Ms lieing painted today by Andri w and his force.

Easter Opening Grand display of styles and fashions in the latest hats for ladies and children. A carefully selected stock of spring and summer goods at the lowest possible price. Opening dates April 1,2, 3 and 4th, Wednesday to Saturday. Call and see our goods. MRS. A. W. PETERSON Madison Street, east of Sheiinan meat market. —-- - - “ DEFECTIVE EYES! Oftinies cause disturbances of the nervous sj steni and produce functional disorders which 3te taken to be diseases, but are relieved entirely by Spectacles Properly Fitted. DR. CANA DA, ? p p e h ™ust ic At Dr. Coverdale’s office, Decatur, Indiana, on Tuesday, April 7, 1903.

Mrs. Dr. Cristy of Willshire, spent the day here with friends. ( >sacr Huffman transacted business at Berne this afternoon. J- Montgomery of Bluffton, transacted business here today. Mrs. Lyanda Gunn of Williams, was visiting in this city today. Mrs. Kohne returned to Willshire tliig evening after spending the day here. Hugh Hite left for a short visit with friends at Fort Wayne this afternoon. Mis. ( ,yy Miller will visit friends at Fort Mayne for the remainder of the week. I. L. Syphers of Fort Wayne, formerly of this city, was here today on business. Miss Hattie Niblick went to Fort Mayne this afternoon to visit with relatives over Sunday. Ed. Ehinger went to Berne this morning, where he will attend to business during the day. Miss Helen McGee returned to her home at Fort Wayne after visiting here with relatives. Miss Rosa Gross of Fort M’ayne, arrived here this afternoon to spend a few days with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sulilvan returned to Berne this afternoon after visiting here with relatives. M ork at the Waring mitten factory was suspended this afternoon on account of a break in the machinery. Mrs. Alice M’altz and Willie Miller went to Geneva this afternoon to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Med Miller. F. Williams and William Ansden, acconijianied by their attorneys, A. P. Beatty and Schafer Peterson, went to Fort M’ayne M’ednesday evening on legal businness. Mr., and Mrs. M’illiam Ku a bler went to Toledo this morning where they will meet Mrs. Julia Spies of Cleveland, Ohio, who will return to this city for a visit with her friends and relatives. Tonight the class which Gene Christen has been instructing in dancing will receive their last lesson. The members of the school have made excellent progress which ; shows that their instructor knows I full well how to handle his scholars.

Barney Kulver transacted business at Fort M’ayne M’ednesday night. Israel Stoneburner is somewhat better today and probabilities are entertained for his recovery. C. C. Hart will soon again lie connected with the Portland Commercial Review. He has been running a p-jjier at Fountain City for two years or more. The Ladies' Shakespeare club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. C. A. Dugan. The subject was astronomy and a paper on that subject by the hostess was very interesting. Lawrence Tester and Rollo Shaw started for Willshire this morning on a freight train but when within a mile of their destination they were “fired 1 ’ and were compelled to walk in. Mrs. Vern Lyons went to Chicago today after visiting in this city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Cutting. Mr. and Mrs. Lyons formerly lived in Michigan but havo lately moved to Chicago. C. C. Beer of the vicinity of Monroe, has let a contract for erecting a fine brick house. The brick work was given to Mr. Baumgartner of Linn Grove, and the stone work to B. M’emhoflf & Sons. A Bluffton gentleman who was in Decatur last night, said today that he saw two or three boys from this city who were well jagged and getting wild visions of the German village by eletcric light.—Bluffton News. The office of John C. Moran was the scene of a wedding at ten o'clock this morning in which the contracting parties were John Vorheees, aged fiftyseven and Amanda Cottrell ten years younger. ’Squire Smith performed the ceremony. Miss Olive Daily went to Bloomington today, where she will enter Indiana University. Miss Daily was an instructor in the high school of this place and goes on leave of absence, her place being filled by the other members of the faculty. E. M. Beard, an oil well driller west of town, met with a serious accident while working on the Bolds farm last week. Beard’s hand was caught at the thumb by thee heavy sucker rod and casing, completely tearing off the thumb. He came to town and had the hand dressed.— Geneeva Herald. The C. M’. B. M. auxiliary will hold its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Harvey Segur on next Saturday at 2p. m. The program is as follows: Topic, Our new stations in India ; song. He is Risen, prayer; scripture lesson, Isiah LIII. Cor. XV: 1223;; song. On the Mountain Tops Appearing; paper on topic, Mrs. Helen Lamar ; circle of prayer; recitation. Merle Burdg; reading, Calcutta. Mrs. Jacob Eady; reading the Burgess memorial, Mrs. Huffman; solo, Mrs. Harry Daniel; twelve needed characteristics of a missioinary’s life, Ist Thess, 112: snapshots from Indiana ; roll call; business. In proportion to its population, Bluffton has more lodges than any | cityin the state. A list lisa been eom- | piled by News reporters and 5(1 are are to be found, the including Ma- ! sonic order, Order of Eastern Star. | Odd Fellows, Encampment. Reliek ahs, Knights of Pythias. Rathbone Sisters, Uniformed Rank K. of P.. I Red Men, Daughters of Pocahontas. American Mechanics. Fraternal in suranoe society, G. A. R. W.R. C. I Modern Woodmen. Knights of Honor, Tribe of Ben Hur, K.O T . M. American Plowmen. National Union and Elks. The Aim reian Plowmen is about to experience? a revival of interest- Nearly all the lodges in the above list are experiencing a steady and rapid growth and arc all in a prosperous condition. The Freshmen of the High School as is usual, were up against it lust night when they gave an exclusive entertainment for the Sophomores. A number of upper classes watched and waited near the residence of Mr. Hite, where the doings were held, and when Charles Loch, Jess Helm and Dick Blossom happened along they were suddenly nabbed up and soon thereafter found themselves in a rapidly moving wagon. They were bound for the country but before the corporation limits were reached a big tight ensued and the captives made good their es cape. The three straglers soon were lost from their pursuers and after an hour’s hard running they rounded up and enjoyed the evening’s event just the same. The Freshmen say they will have revenge and a moral is well expressed in that declaration.

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Mrs. C. K. Bell went to Fort Wayne I for a short visit with friends. H. L. Homes made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Harry South of Cincinnati was here 1 yesterday the guest of friends. Mrs. Martin Stair returned to Petro-1 leutn today after spending a few days here. Mrs. Jennie Overly went to Elwood today to visit for several days with relatives. Mrs. Sarah Dudley of near Wren, Ohio, went to Grand Rapids, on a few days visit. E. Matthews of Kendallville, was in this city today buying horses, which he ships to the east. Misses Zoa Ruck and Francis Miller went to Greentown today to spend a few days with friends. Mrs. T. M. Miller held the lucky number which was nine, on the center piece of Miss Della McGonagle. Miss Ina Everett went to Wren, Ohio, this morning where she will visit with relatives for a few days. Fred Shively returned to his home at Uniondale, after visiting in this city with his sister, Mrs. John Fetzer. Mrs. Lee Stultz went to Pleasant Mills today, where she will visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs John Shank. Mrs. Will Shearer and Mrs. W. S. Smith of Menroe, were guests of their sister, Mrs. John Mayer, here today. Conrad Brake has lieen absent from his accustomed seat at Tague’s for several days doing spring work on his farm. Mrs Andy Zeaser. who was quite sick with the grip, has greatly improved and will have soon completely recovered . Forest Elzey, substitute mail carrier for R. R. No. 5, will be on duty for a few days on account of the death of John Butler. A number ol teachers of the Wren public schools, changed cars here for Richmond, where they will attend the Teachers’ Association meeting. An Erie construction train was in this city yesterday lowering the big steel beams that are to be used in repairing the railroad bridge over the St. Mary’s river. Tin* Peoples’ Bunk of Berni', are getting ready to lx-gin business and will lie [located in the store room of Echcrt, Runyun A- Co., until tin* latter move into their new store building. The Columbian Club will give an informal dance tomorrow evening at the club rooms over Rosenthal's clothing store. While this is the first venture, it is bound to lie successful as the boys know how to manage things in a popular way. Charles, Carpehter conducted a test of his fuel at Marion yeiterday, ami used 125 pounds of his material giving entire satisfaction. The papers of that city speak very highly of the fuel. The test was conducted on the street and the fire was kept burning all dav.

iiixniiiixiixxxxxxxixxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -< H H TMillinery Opening, 3 B 3 LADIES: B h Mrs, M, Burdg, L h Studabaker Block, South Second Street, h invites you to attend the h -4 kh Easter Opening of Spring and Summer Hats, B h Wednesday Evening, April first to h Saturday Evening, April fourth, h i r 3 LATEST STYLES AND RAREST BARGAINS. B -< k3 Second Door South of Woodward cf Ball. £ 3 B TTTTTTTITTTITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTYTTTTT CLOTHING SAI.EI- — Closing Out Our Entire Stock ct Clothing. $5,000 worth of Men’s Boys’ and Children’s Suits — ALL NEW STOCK; must be sold at once, as we will quit handling clothing. Big Sale is now on and will continue until entire Clothing stock is sold. Everything goes regardless of cost. Greatest Bargain Sale ever known in Decatur. Buy early and get’choice. M. FULLENKAMP GASS & MEYERS, Mgrs.

Ansel Bremerkamp went to Port Wayne this morning to get a sentrifugal pump to be used at the Bremer kamp mills. A fine display of useful articles are on exhibition at Holthouse, Schulte & Co.’s clothing store, that are given in premiums for certain amount of purchases. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hower took their two years old child to Port Wayne this morning to have thechild's spine examined by Dr. Porter. The child received a fall some time ago ami his spiue has since been affected*

| The Bachelor Maids were reorganj ized Wednesday night with a membership of fourteen, after being disbanded several weeks on account of the Lenton season. The first meeting | will be held at the residence of Miss j Mayme Center in about two weeks. L. C. Helm as agent for the Home j Insurance Company of New York has ' [>aid in full the policy which was held by Mrs. Mary Beglin on a barn which i was destroyed by fire not many days ago. The barn was used by John Priest and a valuable team of horses I were burned to death at the time of the conflagration.