Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 58, Decatur, Adams County, 19 March 1904 — Page 3

[TIME TABLES a. R. & i. (Id effect Feb. 11. IW4) TRAINS NORTH, No s—Dally 1:18 a tn NC 7—Dally to Fort Wayne 8:00 atn NO 3—Dally (except Sunday: 3:13 pm TRAINS SOUTH No 'l—Dally 2:00 a tn No W— Dally (except Sunday) 7:14 a m NO J—Dally (except Sunday: 1:15 p m NO. HO—Dally, except Sunday 7:51 p m NO. 18— Sunday only 7:16 pm CHICAGO & ERIE. In effect Dec. 27, 1903. WEST, NO 7—Expreea. dally 3:00 a n. NO 3—New York and Chicago Limited tlroutrli coach Columbus and Chicano dally 12:44 pn No IS—Wells Fargo Express except Monday 6:43 p ir No 81—Marlon-Huntington Acc'm.. 10:10am east NO B—Vestibule Limited for N Y 2:43 a n No 22—Marion and Columbus except Sunday 6:68 a r NO 4—New York and Boston Limited through coaches Columbus and Chicago 3:21 p m No. 14. dally except Sunday, and carrier toast ngers bdtween Hammond and Marlon. No. 13 will not carry baggage. 3 and 4 has Itaough coach Columbus to Chicago. CLOVER LEAF. In effect May 3,1903. EAST. NO I—Commercial Traveler, dally... 5:25 atn No 2—Mall, dally, except Sunday. ..11.50 a m No 4—Day Express, dally 6.43 p m No 21— Local Freight 1:10am WEST No B—Day Express, dally 5:25am No I—Mall, dally, except Sunday .11:25am NO &—Commercial Traveler, daily .. 9:19 p m No 23—Local Freight 12:05 pm Lake Erie & Western \J’ Time card from Bluffton, Ind. SOUTHBOUND No. 41—Dally excpt Sunday 7:15 a m No. 19—Daily except Sunday 11:57a tn No. 35—Daily except Sunday 5:25 pm No 41 runs through to Indianapolis Without change, arriving 10:30 a m No. 42 loaves Indianopolls at 7:00 a m. Runs through without change, arriving at Bluffton 10:35 a m No. 41 and 42 run via Muncie A Big 4 route Carl France is on the sick list. Miss Alice Hurtle is on the sick list. Will Lyman made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Frank Barthel has accepted a position with the Hub Clothing store as clerk. Mr. and Mrs. M V. B. Archbold made a business trip to Fort Wyane this morning. Ora Sells arrived from Bluffton thi# morning and will spend Sunday with his family. Mrs .John Dougherty went to Montpelier today to visit for a short time with friends. Mrs. Faylor returned tojlier home at Bluffton today after attending the trial here all week. 5 Mr. and Mrs. L. A Linn went to Blnffto-i today to spend Sunday wth Mrs. Linn’s parents. I Bart France arrived from Huntington last evening and is the guest of Mr. H. L. Contor. Mr*. Noah Lock an! daughter Miss Arbie went to Fort Wanye this morning to spend the day. Grover Huffman returned this morning from Fort Wanye and will spend Sunday with his parents. ’ Charles Reinking and family retuned to South Bend this morning after attending the funeral of his mother. Miss Maud Comer returned today to her home, at Marion after a month’s visit here with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Miller.

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m Money Help M II IF SO, call on or write to us We will loan you money in any ■ amount from ■GO to *IOO, on household goods, pianos, organs, teams, El fixtures, etc., without removal. You can have from one to twelve || months’time in which to pay it hack, in small weekly or monthly II payments as you prefer. *1.20 is the weekly payment on a 850 loan ■ tor fifty weeks; other amounts in the same proportion. If you need ■ money fill out the following blank, cut it out and mail it to us. Our ■ agent Will be in Decatur every Tuesday to make loans and will call ■ on you. ■ Date ■ Your Name || Wife’s Name H Street and Number ■ City ■ Amount Wanted ■ Kind of Security you have I | H ■ Occupation ■ ■ All communications are held strictly confidential. Call on or address I FOKT WAYNE LOAN CO. I | Established 1890. Fort Wayne, Ind.

Fred Rohrer of Berne was business caller here today. Nat Popkins made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Emil Franz of Berne was looking after legal business here today. Miss Fruohte arrived from Berne this morning and will spend Sunday here. Mrs. H. Mercer went to Fort Wayne this morning on a little business trip. Mrs. O. Ross went to Fort Wayne this morning to visit over Sunday with relatives. Mrs. Dan Erwin went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day with friends. J. F. Marker went to Grand Rapids thi i morning to visit for a few days with relatives. B. F. Beery returned to Goshen this morning after visiting here for a few days with relatives. Mrs. Robert Gregory and daughter went to Kendalvillethis morning to spend Sunday with friends. Judge Erwin from now on will be at home on Fourth street having completed his moving yesterday. Fred Soheiman is arranging his new room in the Allison-Studabaker block and will open his up to date meat market there within a fewdays. Miss Merta Erwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dore B. Erwin has been quite sick for several days with that old malady, the grippe. She is much better today and will soon be alright it is believed M. McStoops, of Petersburg, Indiana, editor of the Pike county Democrat was in the city last night, en route to Fort Wayne on a business trip. Duke was formerly foreman of this office and is known as one of the best newspaper men in Southern Indiana. Prof. Brandyberry, county school superintendent is busy today con ducting the diploma examination, which is being hold at tho Central School building in this city. Quite a number of common school stupents are passing the examinations which are held the third Saturday of March, April and May. ChasE. Wilcox, a man thirty-five years old, weighing 210 pounds about five feet ten, and of medium complexion, is wanted on a charge of embezzlement by the sheriff of Montgomery county. One hundred dollars reward will be paid for his arrest. The sheriff of this county has been asked to look out for Mr. W iloox. The case of Thomas Faylor et al vs D. D. Studabaker which is being tried in the Adams circuit court adjourned at eleven o’clock this morning and will resume Monday morning at nine. The adjournment was taken to allow the jury, and attorneys, parties and witnesses to reach their homes for over Sunday. The attorneys live at Montpelier, Bluffton and Huntington.

W. H. Martin of Geneva was in the city today. J. Weir of Indianapolis is buying horses here today. Doe Sturgis and Levi Mock returned to Bluffton today. Henry Eichhorn returned to Bluffton today to spend Sunday. Mrs. C. Buhler went to Marion to day to visit with relatives. Jesse Robison is able to be about again after a two weeks illness. H. Sphar went to Van Wert today to visit over Sunday with friends. Mrs. Tom Miller went to Marion today to spend Sunday with her parents. Mrs. Rebecca Hart went to Bluffton today to visit over Sunday wtih relatives. Rev. Beibrick went to Willshire today where he will hold service tomorrow. Judge Dailey returned to Bluffton today to spend Sunday with his family. Mrs. James Hurst went to Eaton today to visit over Sunday with ner mother. Daniel Baumgartner returned to Berne today after visiting his brother Paul. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Kenyon went to Redkey today to visit over Sunday with friends. Hattie Mayer and Ruth Parrish went to Monroe today to spend Sunday with relatives. Mrs. Bittner and Mrs. Murphy went to Simms today to spend Sunday with relatives. Mrs. Nelson Todd and daughter and Miss Reba Quinn went to Richmond today to visit over Sunday with P. W. Smith and family. The auction sale of the old Stoneburner musical stock conducted by Assignee D. E. Smith this morning was a complete success, every article being disposed of and as advertiised at the purchasers own prices. Organs, pianos and sewing machines went too the highest bidder. The Young Matrons Club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Thomas Reid at her home on Winchester street and a most enjoyable time was had by all present. The afternoon was spent in sewing and talking and before taking their leave invited to partake of a most delicious lunch. The next meeting of this club will be held with David Studabaker on Third street. In this season of the year we have no mosquitoes, no street pianos, no dust on the pavements, no bicycles to dodge, autc mobiles reduced to a minimum, no veranda parties to gap at one, no lawn sprinkling no worrying over base ball games, no circus days, no spooning on park benches. What’s the use of being a pessimist anyway? The joys 'and sorrows of life are all in the view point. The true standing of the editor is sometimes passed over in life, but it is usually appreciated in death. The Vandalia, Illinois, Mail and Express tells of an editor’s widow who received the following consolation from a lawyer: “Dear Madam: I cannot tell you how sorry I was to hear that your husband had gone to heaven. We were bosom friends on earth and I greatly regret that we shall ne'er meet again.” The Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will serve their Annual Tea at the church Tuesday evening March 22 from 5 to 7 for 25 cents. MENU Meat Loaf Mashed Potatoes, Gravy Baked Beans Deviled Eggs Pickles White Broad Brown Bread Jelly Fruit Cake Coffee Tea The newspapers throughout tho gas belt, especially those who have been agitating the Trolly Base Ball League .are now, since the thing is nearly dead and on its last legs, going to invite our city to join the league. This it seems to us is u very late date to invito their company, and since they froze us out during the long winter months and now need a foam or two to complete their circuit, we will be compelled to decline tho invitation with thunks. Decatur can well support a team and good independent ball is all our fans desire, so please excuse us from any of your hot air leagues. Their proposed circuit oould be Bluffton, Muncie, Anderson, Elwood, Decatur and Alexandria. Looks good on paper, don't it.

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Our Boys’ and Juvenile Clothing Is attracting a great deal of attention from mothers who like to see their boys well dressed. BE SURE AND SEE these beautiful suits before you buy. "»“Acker, Elzey & Vance

D. C. Ncuensch wander and Fred Huffman went to Berne today on business. Marriage license was issued today to John E. Jack and Myrtle M. Tumbleson. Mr. and Mrs. AJ F. Lewellen went to Monroe today visit a few days with his brother. Miss Retta Marrow arrived today from Fort Wayne and will be the guest of Miss Lula Christner. J. W. Smoyer, whose death from a terrible glycerine explosion, was reported in the paper, lived just across the Ohio state line near a small town called Wabash instead of in Wabash township as istated. He formerly lived four miles east of Geneva on the old Kelley farm and was well known in that part of the county. Miss Grace Fory. a graduate of the Cincinnati Music College and a very excellent teacher, wishes to < stablish a music class in this city. She is a grand-daughter of Rev. W. E. McCartey. Miss Fory has a splendid endorsement from Prof. Sleohman of Berlin. Parties desiring to study with her should address her at Hoagland, care of Rev. McCartey. Manager Hively this morning recieved a letter from the Star Bloomer Girls, Young Ladies Champion Base Ball Club of the world, who carry with them the original Maud Neilson, lady pitcher asking for an early date at this city against our city team. This aggregation asks no guarantee but come on a percentage basis and also furnish all advertising mutter. It may be arranged that the bull funs will got to see this team before the season is over. It is rumored that a certain young lady who is at present employed in the mitten factory will lie united in marriage shortly alter Easter to one of Decatur’s young business men. The young lady will undoubtedly resign her present po sition and take up the duties of house wife and will be sadly ntiss ed among her many young friends whore she is now employed. We are not at lilierty to disclose any names at present, but each one of our readers arc entitled to three guesses.

Public Sale. The undersigned will sell at public sale on the farm 1 mile south of Linn Grove 5 miles west and 1 mile north of Geneva, known as the Parrott farm on Tuesday, March 22. The following described property: Eleven head horses, 4 work horses, 1 driving horse 5 year old, 2 two year old colts, 3 coming yearlings, 1 three year old mare weighing 1400 lbs., 1 four year old Percheon Norman stalion with pedigree., 26 head of cattle consisting of 4 reigstered Hereford cows, 8 head of steers the rest cows and heifers. Nine head of brood sows, some with pigs by their side and some will farrow soon, 15 head of shoats. Forty head of chickens. Corn in crib, oom in shock, hay in mow 1 new wagon, 2 new breaking plows, McCormick binder, riding cultivator and other articles too numerous to mention. Will also sell 20 acres of wood and timber. Farm will be rented on day of sale. Sale to begin at 10 o'clock a. m. Terms: Five dollars and under cash. Over $5.00 a credit of nine months will bo given the purchaser giving his note waiving 1 benefit valuation and appraisnient laws. W. D. WOODRUFF. Fred Reppert, Auct. The undersigned will sell at public auction, at his residence one half mile north of Preble, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m., on Wednesday, March 23, two work horses, 1 yearling colt, 4 cows, 2 fresh; 1 heifer, fresh in May; 1 1-year-old steer, 2 small calves, 14 shoats, 2 sows. 3 geese, 75 chickens, 8 turkeys. Champion binder. Champion mower, hay tedder, Hoosier drill, harrow, wagons, surrey, 2 horse cultivator, single cultivator, plows, bobsled, lifting jack, knife grinder, lawn mower, work harness, buggy harness, sleigh, oats, 100 bushels of corn, household and kitchen furniture and other articles Terms of Sale On all sums under 85, cash in hand; 55 and over a credit of 9 months will l»e given, purchaser giving note with approved security, waiving valuation an I appraisement laws No property to be removed until sot tied for. Charles Miller. Fred Ruppert, Auctioneer. WANTED—Bailed straw or shred ded corn fodder. Frisinger & Co.

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Hot Claret at Burt House Case. For all kinds of fresh fish call at Fred Scheiman’s Meat Market House painting and papering done to order Alex Leßrun & Co. ts Call on Alex Leßrun if you desire to paint your house or anything in painting line. ts For Rent A one story frame dwellilg for rent on John street. Inquire of William Colchin, City Restaurant. For Sale—3 head Eberdeen male calves. They are a fine stock andt* bargain. John Hessler, R. R. 2. 36d2m LOST—Between Blackburn's drug store and the Baptist church, a fur oollerette, Finder return to this office and receive reward. FOR TRADE—One good plug mare, twelve years old. will trade for a good driving pony or small horse. Any one desiring a trade of this kind inquire of Dr. Leßrun. Private funds to loan on city property at lowest rate interest. Privilege of partial payments. The Decatur Abstract and Loan (Jo. 257dtf Mr. Jonathan Burkhead has been appointed agent for the Daily and Weekly Democrat for Monroe and vicinity and is authorized to take subscriptions and receive money. ts We are making special low prices on monuments to bo erected by Decoration Day. We have all the latest designs, and invite you to call and see them. Wemhoff's Monumental Works, Decatur. Indiana. Leaders of North-eastern Indiana. Mr. Wm W. Spannth wishes to hire out to some farmer. He is well recommended, by Mr J. H. Ward of R F. D. No. 2, Decatur, Indiana. For particulars address H. Ward, R. F. D. No. 2, Decatur, Indiana. 47d5 Farm For Sale.—l3s acres in Jenings county, only *35 per acre, limestone soil, 20 acres bottom, good house, orchard, large burn, living water. 20 acres timber, balance in cultivation, 20 acres growing wheat, on pike,3 miles from Pa. railroad, 2 miles from Big 4. Gall on or address. D. A. Hendrickson, Queensville, Ind.