Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 262, Decatur, Adams County, 12 November 1903 — Page 3

time tables gTrT&T (In effect Sept. 27, 1903) TRAINS NORTH, No 5 -Daily •■ ■ ■•• 130 :i m No 3—Dally (except Sunday) 5:22 pm No 7—Dally tu Grand Rapids 3:00 tt m TRAINS SOUTH No .—Dally (except Sunday) 1:19 p m No 4—Daily ••• *:■')!' a ni No.»- Daily, except Sunday 7:slpm No I«—Daily (except Sunday) 7:1? am No. 14—Sunday only 7:10 p m CLOVER LEAF. In effect May 3,1903. EAST. No (I—Commercial Traveler, dally... 5:25 a m No 2 Mall, dally, except Sunday 1150 am No 4 Pay Express, daily 6:43 p m No 24—Local Freight 1:10 am WEST No 3-Day Express, daily 5:25 a tn No I—Mall, dally, except Sunday . .11 ;25 a m No s—Commercial Traveler, dally .. 9:19 p m No 28—Local Freight 12:05 p m CHICAGO & ERIE. In effect June 14, 1903. WEST. No 9— Buffalo-Chicago Limited, dally 3:10 a m No 7—Exprees. dally 1:42 am No 3—New York and Chicago Limited through coach Columbus and Chicago daily. 12:38 pin No 13—Wells Fargo Express except Monday 6:12 p m No 21— Marlon-Huntington Acc'm.. 10:10 a m EAST No 3—Vestibule Limited for N Y 2:56 a m No 22—Marlon and Columbus except Sunday 6:58 a m No 4—New York and Boston Limited through coaches Columbus and Chicago 3:24 pm No 10-Buffalo and Chautauqua Lake 9:55 pm No. 13 will not carry baggage. 3 and 4 bas through coach Columbus to Chicago. Jake Closs made a business trip to Willshire last evening. A. J. Smith is a business caller at Fort Wayne today. Miss Cummins made a busiicss trip to Geneva today. Dr. Connell made a business trip 11 Fort Wayne today. Peter Forbing is transacting business at W illiams today. L. G. Effingham returned from Fort Wayne this morning. Will Edmondson returned from Fort Wayne this morning. J. Hobbs arrived last evening from Geneva and will transact business here. Mrs. Dr. Rinear went to Monroe this morning to spend the day with old friends. French Quinn returned from Fort Wayne this morning where he was transacting business. Dave Gerber returned from Port, land last evening where he was attending to business. Mrs. Smith went to Fort Wayne this morning to visit for a short time with relatives. The * Cripple Creek" Company went to Portland this morning where they show tonight. Mrs. Emma Sherry went to Fort Wayne this morning to visit for a few days with her sister. Charles Bash returned to his home at Fort Wayne last evening, he being here transacting hay business. Mrs. L. C. Miller delightfully entertained Mrs. John Everett and Mrs. W. W’atts at six o'clock dinner last evening. The November section of the T-adies Mite Society will meet at two o'clock at the home of Mrs. Ada Simcoke.

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A \ unCamp returned from Buffton last evening. A. J. Lafferty made a business trip to Fort Wayne last evening. • hares Ross made a business trip to bort Wayne last evening. N. Kilne returned from a business tiip at Portland last evening. W R- Neal is transacting insurance business at Geneva today. Ben Markins is transacting important business at Berne today. R- B. Allison returned from a business trip at Fort W ayne last evening Juke Bogner want to Huntington this morning to transact business. Mr. Heaton penny picture man has moved his outfit to Ohio City. Mrs. Frank Dibble went to Monroe this morning to spend the day with relatives. Mrs. Sunier left this morning for Geneva to visit for a few days with relatives. Harry Johns arrived today from Wooster, Ohio where he has been working. Mrs. Mell Rice went to Bluffton today to attend the Baptist Missionary Society. Kate Schirve went to Geneva today to give her regular instuctions in painting. O. Snellen returned from Celina last evening where he was transacting business. T. F. Hoffer returned to his home at Bluffton today, he was selling nursery stock. B. A. Fledderjohann arrived from St. Marys today where he was transacting business. Will E. Smith who was a business caller at Bluffton returned home last evening. Thomas Gallogly who was transacting business at Portland returned home iast evening. S. H. Ashton, J. S. Bryce and W. Ullman returned to Bluffton, after transacting business here. Mrs. H. A. Fristoe and l>abe went to Bluffton today to attend the Baptist missionary society. C. J. Lutz returned from Portland last evening, where he has been transacting legal business. F. L. Reeder went to Antwerp, (>., today being called there by the death of his mother in law. Miss Drummond went to Marion today where she has accepted a position as cshier in a bakery. N.Conyers went to Geneva today. He was here fixing the gas engine belonging to H. H. Bremerkamp. Louis Curdes returned to his home at Fort Wayne last evening, after transacting real estate business in this city. Misses Loretta Fletcher and Daisy Haynes returned to Fort Wayne last evening. They were here giving their regular dancing lessons. "Poodle" Meibers went to Monroe today and he had his dog and gun with him so you can imagine what the finish of the birds and cottontails will be.

But never the-less you must be dressed to play your part. DO YOU NEED AN OVERCOAT? . If so. we are prepared to show you the snippiest and most durable coat you ever saw. We can fit men of anv size at any price they desire. OUR YOUNG MEN’S OVERCOATS Are indeed worthy of your consideration if you want a coat that has both style and quality. See our $5, $7.50, $lO and sls Coats before you buy. IT IS NOT TOO LATE To buy your winter suits. We have as good values in $5.00, $6.00, SB.OO, SIO.OO and $15.00 Suits as you can find in the land. REMEMBER That the price marked on an article of merchandise does not always determine the value of it. Examine the goods. Our goods will stand the test. We invite YOU to examine them. CANVAS COATS Just the thing for men who are exposed to the cold weather. These coats are lioth water and wind proof. We have these and the Common Duck Coat in all grades at prices that you can not question. Ml FFLERS, TOQUES, MITTENS, CAI’S and Children<Winter Wear galore at our Clothing Store.

S. Gilliom returned to Berne today. Rev. L. L. Uhl went to Portland today. John Kern is transacting business at Berne. J. Fusselman went to Ohio City last evening. J. Liechty returned to his home at Berne today. J. S. Bowers returned home from Pennville. O. Huffman is transacting busines today at Berne. 8. C. Magrange is a business caller at Geneva today. H. L. Confer returned from Fort Wayne this morning. Sheriff Albert Butler is a business caller at Berne today. J. Shoemaker returned to his home at Geneva today. Sam Magids returned from a business trip at Bluffton today. Judge Heller is transacting legal business at Fort Wayne today. Mrs. Morrison went to Bluffton today to spend the day with friends. Mrs Walters left for Winchester today to visit with her grandmother. S. N. Burkett returned to Berne today after transacting business here. Mr. Courson and Mr. Canfield arrived last evening from Lima where they were buying horses. W. H. Niblick returned from Whiting this morning where he was transacting sewer business. Shaffer Peterson returned from Fort Wayne last evening where he was transacting legal business. Judge R.K. Erwin went to Huntington last evening where he will act as special judge in a big ditch case. Mrs. McConnehey returned from Monroe last evening, where she spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Osterman. Misses Everhart, Vic Hendricks and Kittie Stephenson went to Monroe today to visit for a few days with friends. Mr, Froudee who was taking pictures of the interior of business rooms here, returned to Ft. Wayne last evening. Charles Sendrecht returned to his home at Fort Wayne last evening, after transacting real estate business here. Mrs. Humble returned to her home at Fort Wayne last evening, after a few days' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Breiner. L. H. Ransom returned to Fort Wayne last evening, he is secretary and treasurer of the Fort Wayne Mercantile Accident Association. Miss Grace Smith today tiled a provoke charge before 'Squire Smith against Albert Acker charging him with using obscure language in her presence. The arrest was made this afternoon but up to the present time the trial had not taken place. Both parties are employed at the Burt House.

Barney Kaiver returned from Bluffton today. Isaac Mason made a business trip to Bryant today. Daniel Urick returned to his home at Monroe today. Frank Gross returned from a business trip at Fort Wayne. S. Shepperd returned to Monroe today after transacting business here. Jennie Ribkee went to Richmond today to spend a few days with friends. Jesse Robinson returned from Indianapolis where he was transacting business. after visiting for a short time here with his brother. Mr. Uhl is a missionary to India. Mrs. F. M. Schirmeyer went to Van Wert today to visit for a few days with relatives. Edward Peltz arrived from Fort Wayne today and will visit for a few days here with relatives, Mrs. E. A. Fickler and Mrs. D. F. Owens went to Portland today to visit for a few days with relatives. Mrs. Wililam Dohrman and sister went to Berne today to visit for a short time with their sister Miss Neva Ernst. J. J. Piper who has been looking after the horse business here, returned to his home at Columbia City last evening. W. R. Cochran made a business triy to Delphos, Ohio, last evening and incidentally will spend a few days with his family. J. W. Brodbeck and Charles Miller went to Tegarden, Ind., this morning where they will invest in some very fine Shropshire sheep from A. W. Dolph who has over 500 registered sheep. Mr. Brodbeck and John Falk of this city expect to form a partnership and engage actively here in the sheep business. Mrs. Rebecca Brobst arrived from Cattawisas, Penn., this morning and will be the guest of her sister Mrs. Brandyberry. Mrs. Brobst was born and raised in Blue Creek township and her maiden name was Rebecca Kistler, and will be remembered by many Adams county people. She will likely visit here for a month or more. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Merryman royally entertained a number of their relatives and friends at dinner yesterday in honor of Mrs. Mae Lester and daughter Jane of Chicago. Those present enjoyed the repast were Mr. and Mrs. Adam Syphers of Berne, Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Merryman of Steele, Mrs. Mary Merryman and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. John Burkhead and son. and Miss Bessie Venice of this city. A most enjoyable time was had by all present. A man who was a passengecr on the Commercial Traveler last night wanted to stop off al Decatur, hut he went to sleep and was curried through to this city. He awakened here and he gave the crew a good round cursing for not arousing him at Decatur. He wanted the conductor to give him a ticket back to I Decatur but that was refused, and he finally turned in at the Adams ! House and had to wait until this morning licfore going to Decatur. I —Bluffton News. J. W. Cowan. David Steel and Homer Faust as views on a road petition in French township completed their work and made their report today. According to their decree a new road one half mile in length will lie established,thus shortening the distance of travel and in all things being a convenience worthy of consideration. Soap, i>er cake Jo. Racket Store. Clothes Pins, doz se. Racket Store. Schlitz beer or tup at the Burt House bar. 2623 d The famous Schlitz. beer is on tap at the Burt House bar. 2623 d “ House for rent—Nino rooms, all mordern convenenees. Inquire at this office. 259d6 Found—Lap robe, call at this office; prove property und pay for advertisement. 261 12d For Sale.—A hard coal heating stove, inquire of Mrs. John T. France or at this office For Sale—A good sale will sell right. Enquire nt Decatur Lumber yard Jefferson street. 259<16 For sign writing of all kinds call on Gregory & Miller. Work promptly doue. 261 24t

FARMERS’ INSTITUTE. ? To be held iq tFje Circuit GoUrt g Wednesday aqd Thursday, Dec. 2-3 I 2 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 9:30 A. M. g l Music Miss Frances Merryman 3 5 Invocation Rev. Pontius 5 5] LIVE STOCK SESSION. 15 E Importance of Improved Live Stock C. S. Mumma 2 E Discussion K S Profits in Good Live Stock E. H. Collins. Carmel, Indiana 5 B Discussion g E Kinds Best Suited to the Locality Mrs. V. C. Meredith, Cambridge City, Indiana 3 S General Discussion. 3 5 1:30 p.m. | | Music Miss Jean Lutz g 5 Nature’s Nobleman , J. F. Snow 3 5 Building Roads with Gravel or Crushed Stone E. H. Collins 3 g Discussion 3 3 Fences, Fieldsand Farmsteads Mrs. V. 0. Meredith 5 g General Discussion. g P 7:30 p. m. g 3 Music Mandolin Club 3 g GENERAL AND EDUCATIONAL. 3 5 Nature Studv in the Public Schools Prof. E. S. Christen 5 B Music Quartette 5 S Elements of Success in Life E. H. Collins 9 | Music Quartette g g THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2—9:30 A. M. g c Music Argo Brush wilder 5 B Invocation Rev. White 3 c Music Rev. Pontius 3 5 Potatoes—(a) Soil, (b) Seed, (c) Cultivarion, (d 1 Digging, 5 (e) Marketing Sylvester Pontius 5 g questions. g d General Purpose Farming Mrs. V. C. Meredith 5 P Discussion g P. 1:30 p. m. H §1 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS. :5 5 Music Misses Midge Smith and Marie Patterson 3 3 Benefits of Farmers’ Institutes Philip Baker 3 d Business Methods on the Fann E. H. Collins 5 P The Relation of the Home to Civic Life Mrs. V. C. Meredith 3 WANTED! 1()() Men and 25 Teams To work on Monroe and Fourth streets paving contract. Lots of Work and Good Wages. H. P. STREICHER, Contractor. Call at Erie Barber .Shop and See Star Oil Gas Burner It burns either Crude or Refined Oil. A MONEY SAVER. E. L. TAYLOR. 4

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MONEY TO LOAN THE DECATUR ABSTRACT & LOAN COMPANY. (incorporated) A large sum of PRIVATE MONEY baa been placed with us to loan on city property and farms. No delay or red tape in making loans. Lowest rates of interest. We areabio to close all loans on the same day of receiving application. Will loan in sums of >'so up, on one to five years time, with privilege of partial payments. Thia company can also furnish abstracts of title on short notice to any piece of real estate in Adams county. THE DECATVR ABSTRACT A LOAN CO. Rooms 3 and 4, Studebaker 267dtf