Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 59, Decatur, Adams County, 20 March 1904 — Page 3

timetables G. R. & I. (In effect Feb. 14. l»04) TRAINS NORTH, No 5— Dally i.jo . No 7—Dally to Fort Wayne 8:00 am No S—Dally (except Bunday, 3;l j ‘ TRAINS SOOTH N<> 6—Dally J:0O No 18-Daliy (except Sunday; ;. 1( . No 2— Dally (except Sunday) 115 n m No. 10—Daily, except Sunday 7*51 E S No. 18—Sunday onH 7:18 p 2 CHICAGO~&~ERIE. In effect Dec. 87, lays, W EST No 7—Express, dally. 3-OOan. No 3—New York and Chicago Limited ' through coach Columbus and Chicago dally 12-44 n,., No 13—Wells Fargo Express except Monday - - No 21—Marlon-Huntington Acc’m.. 10:10a m East No B—Vestibule Limited for N Y 2:43 am No 22—Marlon and Columbus except Sunday r 8-SBam No 4—New York and Boston Limited through coaches Columbus and Chicago 3:21 pm No. 14. dally except Sunday, and carries passengers odtween Hammond and Marlon. No. 13 will not carry baggage. 3 and 4 has through coach Columbus to Chicago. CLOVER LEAF. In effect May 3,1903. EAST, No «—Commercial Traveler, dally... 5:25 a m No 2—Mall, dally, except Sunday ..11:50 a in No 4—Day Krpress. dally . S:43pm No 22—Local Freight 1:10 k™ WEST No 3—Day Express, dally 5-25 am No 1-Mall, dally, except Sunday .11 ;25 a m No s—Commercial Traveler, dally 9:l9pm No 23— Local Freight 12:05 pm Lake Erie & Western Time card from Bluffton, Ind, SOUTHBOUND No 41 —Dally excpt Sunday 7:15 am No 19—Daily except Sunday 1157 am No. 36—Daily except Sunday 5:25 pm No 41 rune through to Indianapolis without change, arriving 10:30 a m No. 42 leaves Indianopolls at 7:00 a m. Runs through without change, arriving at Bluffton 10:35 a m No. 41 and 42 run via Muncie & Big 4 route O. N. Snellen is looking after business at Swayzee today. Maurice Boyd of Pleasant Mills is a business caller here today. W. R. Neal is at Bluffton today looking after insurance business. B. Becker returned to Bluffton today, he was a business caller here. Rebecca Hart went to Bluffton today to visit for a short time with her sister. Albert Winans returned to Willshire today after spending Sunday with his parents Miss Jessie Gray returned to Marion today after making a few days visit here with relatives and f riends. The furniture arrived Saturday afternoon for Lase Ellis saloon and the same is being placed in position for use todav.

Bl In Selecling Yom ® H RANGES ' ——————————————————————————— —— fl Myers’ Pumps and Cistern Tops 9 H I V WE can fit you out with any kind of |=s “ \ a MYERS ’ PUMP from a Shallow \ Cistern to the Deepest Tutelar Well, a® I t In cleaning up around the house this spring and you find your cistern needs a new top cover, come and get J JpE one of our cast iron ones, they won't — decay. Wehave l\ 1 / any pattern V y of Disk Har- I\‘ / row you can \\ Jy ask for. 12 \ and 14 Disks and 16 to 20 ' ' inches in dia1 meter. Also the well- /D known k 71 u CENTER CUT U DISK. I ™ Brittson, Myers & Co. IF

" ■ A. Keubler made a business trip to Marion. . Chambers made a business trip to Anderson today. Insure with the Graham Agency Co. Graham & Lower. George Butler made a business trip to Willshire today. Gert Reynolds made a business trip to Celina Ohio todav. W illiatu Sheets made a business trip to Van Buren today. H. Barnhart of Geneva was a business caller here today. Paul Miller went to Lirwell this morning to take treatment for his health. Levi Mock arrived from Bluffton this morning to resume work on the Faylor case. C. Baker returned to Marion today after spending Sunday here with his parents. Judge Dailey arrived from Bluffton this morning to resume w’ork in the Studabaker case. Misses Johnson and Fruchte returned to Berne this morning to resume her school duties Mrs. James Cotton went to Fort Wayne this morning to visit for a few days with relatives. Mrs. Lizzie Kidwell left today for Michigan where she expects to make her future home. Miss Anna Winnes returned today from Fort Wayne where she spent Sunday with friends. Marie Dickmeyer returned yesterday morning from Fort Wayne where she was visiting with her father. Bart France returned to Huntington last evening after spending Sunday here wi h Mr. and Mrs H. L. Conter Mr. and Mrs. Lewellen returned to their home at Shidler today after visiting for a short time with his brother at Monroe. Mr. nd Mrs. C. M. Kenyon and daughter returned this morning from Red Key where they spent Sunday with relatives. Jacob Buhler received word this morning that a girl baby had arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sims of Marion. Mrs. Siins was formerly Miss Maggie Beatty of this city.

Mrs. H. L. Conter is on the sick list. Fred Rohrer of Berne is a business caller here today. John Laohot of Berne as a business caller here today. C. Beeching made a business trip to Fort Wayne'this morning. Emil Bain made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Doc Sturgis of Bluffton is looking after legal business here today. J. Ernsb erger made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Fred Reese of Linn Grove was attending to business here today. Miss Ceila Smith has accepted a position as clerk in the Boston store. A. T. Andersen returned to Geneva today after transacting business here. Miss Grace [Lewton returned to Monroe last evening to resume her school work. Beery & Holthouse received a fine car load of horses from the west last night. All Rathbone sisters are requested to be at the hall this evening to transact important business. Henry Eichhorn arrived from Bluffton this morning and will resume work in the Faylor case. Latest fashions in ladies spring hats at Mrs. A. W. Peterson's, first door north of Everett & Hites's Misses Mayer and Parrish returned this morning from Monroe where they spent Sunday with relatives. Mrs. Woodward returned to her home at Fort Wayne this morning after visiting here with Mrs. C: D. Murray. While bringing a load of hogs to town Saturday John Bogner had the misfortune to be thrown from the wagon, sustaining several bad body bruises W. H. David and wife and Arthur Feusler and wife of Geneva spent Sunday with John Stoneburner and wife and helped them to celebrate John's birthday. “Old Frei’’ the laundry horse took another one of his spells to run away this morning and as usual no damage was done and Frank Durkins gets all the “credit as being the hero in this case.

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A GRAND DISPLAY Os Fashionable Spring Clothing for Men, Boys and Children

THE approach of spring inspires you with thoughts of NEW ATTIRE. Come and see how thoroughly we have anticipated your wishes in regard to your new spring outfit. Here yon can choose your spring suit and overcoat with the assurance that they will be different from Tom, Dick and Harry’s.” We have skimmed the cream of the market in your behalf, and we mean that our reputation for Novelty, Individuality, and Correct Taste in Clothing shall this season attain a still greater growth. : ; : ; ; : SPRING OVERCOATS This line consists of short top coats in Coverts Homespun, Cheviots, Thibets and Novelties at surprisingly low prices. ..... Advance showing of Confirmation suits for boys are here in a large assortment of the most popular styles and fabrics at prices that will save you money New spring hats in every fashionable block produced. If one of our High Grade Hats fail to give you satisfaction we give you a new hat.

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 —

John Kern is a business caller at Fort Wanye today. S. Lehman of Borne was a business caller here today. R. Henselman of Berne was a business caller here today Duke Stoops made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. N. S. Ray of Berne was a business caller to the city today J. P. Hardison of Geneva was a business caller here today. J. Boullenbaugh of Geneva is transacting business here today. Grover Huffman returned to | Fort Wayne this morning after spending Sunday here. Mrs. O. Ross returned today from I Fort Wayne where she was visiting I for a short time with relatives. I Will Worden and John Boocher of Union township transacted busij ness in town today and called at this office. I John Bucher of rural route three ■ sold a thorough bred, fine looking sorrel horse to D. W. Beery this I morning. John has purchased a match team of handsome cream I colored horses which he secured at i Convoy, Ohio. Mrs. D. C. Townsend will entertain a number of her lady friends at an informal card party at her i home on Monroe street tomorro w afternoon in honor of her guest Mrs. Barnett of Fort Wayne. The | affair will no doubt Im* a delightful one as Mrs. Townsend is known as a clever entertainer. Jerry Russell captured a thunder - I pumper near his home this morning | and the same was exhibited at this office today. The thing looks like |an over grown pheasant with a bill ' four inches long and cries like a | coon. Jerry says he is willing to ' bet it can whip any bull dog in I town. Ostemeyer and Boknochrs orchestra of Route three are busy rehears- . ing and expect to have many dates (luring the spring and summer. The boys will furnish excellent music and their services should lx* appreciated. The young ladies of route throe have organized a club and will give a social each Thursday evening at. which the new musical organization will boa feature.

Gus Bollenbacher returned today to Geneva. John Weber is at Berne today buying horses. Frank Munn returned to Geneva this afternoon. C. H. Uook returned to Geneva today after transacting business here. Fred Blosser returned this morning from Muncie where he spent Sunday with friends. Martin Brunnegraff and Lawrence Schlegel engaged in a tierce fight last night. Policeman Fisher swore out warrants against them this afternoon and they were arrested Geneva Knights of Pythians will soon institute a lodge there, and in all probability E. Burt Lenhart may be the installing officer. When the event occurs Kekionga Lodge of this city will turn out in full force and help make the event one that will be cherished in the memory of man for a long time to come. The Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will servo 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 Bread Brown Bread Jelly Fruit Cake Co ee Tea Call on Alex Leßrun if you desire to paint your house or anything in jxiinting line. ts FOR SALE—A large number of soft maple shade trees, inquire of John Waggoner on North First street. 59dC> Mrs. M. P. Burdge Jhas arranged for her Easter millinary opening next Friday March 25, all the latest styles and fashions in ladies hats. 59d4 Settlors Rates from Chicago to points in Minnesota, North Dakota, Manitoba, Ontario, Suspatchewan and Assiniboia. Tickets on sale by the Chicago GreatJWestern Railway every Tuesday in March and April. For further particulars apply to J P. Elnor, G. P. A., Chicago, 111.

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HAD BIRTHDAY C. D. Kunkle Celebrates an Annual Occasion. C. D. Kunkle of Monmouth had a birthday Saturday and it was an enjoyable one too. He refuses to state just which mile stone it was but anyway the event was celebrated by a delicious supper which was participated in by James Watts and family and L. N. Grandstaff, wife and daughter, Dora Another 1 feature of the day was the gift of a pair of five dollar shoes from Father Pillars,so it is little wonder I that Cal says it was a happy day. I , WORE TIGHT SHOES And Lawyer Levi Mock is Under Physicians Care. Hon. Levi Mock, the Bluffton attorney, who is assisting in the trial of the Faylor-Studabaker case was confined to his room at the Murray house today, under the care of Dr. H. E. Keller. The big lawyer is suffering with a very sore foot, the result of wearing a pair of tight shoes which pressed against the bones of the foot so closely as to cause an inflamed condition. His foot is badly swollen and he can scarcley walk, so severe is the pain He expects to be able to navigate as well as ever in a few days. Hot Claret at Burt House Case. WANTED—Bailed straw or shredded corn fodder. Frisinger & Co. For Rent A one story frame dwellilg for rent on John street. Inquire of William Colvhin, City Restaurant, For Sale—3 head Eberdeen mulo calves. They are n fine stock anda bargain. John Hessler, R. R. 2. 30d9in LGBT—-Between Blackburn's drug store and the Baptist church, a fur collerette, Finder return to this office and reoeive reward. FOR TRADE—One good plug , mure, twelve years old, will trade > for a good driving pony or small , horse. Any one desiring a trade of this kind impure of Dr. Leßrun.