Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 78, Decatur, Adams County, 12 April 1904 — Page 3

TIME TABLES G. R. & 1. (In effect Feb. 14, 1904) TRAINS NORTH. No s—Dally 1:18 B m No 7— Dally to Fort Mayne 8:00 am No B—Dally (etoept Sunday: 3:13 p m TRAINS SOUTH No R—Dally 2:00 a m No IS—Dally (except Sunday, 7:11 am No 2—Dally (except Sunday . i ; ir> p m No. 30—Daily, except Sunday .. 7-51 p m No. I«—Sunday onb 7:16 pm CLOVER LEAF. In effect May 3, 1903. EAST. No 6—Commercial Traveler, daily... 5:25 a m No 2—Mail, dally, except Sunday. .11 50 am No 4—Day Express, dally 6:43 pm No 22—Local Freight 1:10 am WEST No 3—Day Express, dally 5:25 am No I—Mall, dally, except Sunday .11;26am No s—Commercial Traveler, dally .. 9:10 p m No 23—Local Freight 12:05 p m CHICAGO & ERIE. In effect Dec. 27, 1903. WEST, No 7—Express, dally 3:00 a m No 3—New York and Chicago Limited through coach Columbus and Chicago dally 12:44 p m No 18—Wells Fargo Express except Monday 6:43 p m No 21—Marlon-Huntington Acc'm.. 10:10am EAST No B—Vestibule Limited for N Y 2:43 a m No 22—Marion and Columbus except Sunday 6:58 a m No 4—New York and Boston Limited through coaches Columbus and Chicago 3:2lpm No. 14. dally except Sunday, and carries passengers odtween Hammond and Slarlon No. 13 will not carry baggage. 3 and 4 has through coach Columbus to Chicago. Lake trie ec Western Time card from Bluffton. Ind, SOUTHBOUND No. 41—Dally excpt Sunday 7:15 a m No. 19—Daily except Sunday 11:57a m No. 3A—Daily except Sunday 5:25 pm No 41 runs through to Indianapolis without change, arriving 10:39 a m No. 42 leaves fndlanopolis at 7:00 am. Runs through without change, arriving at Bluffton 10:35 a m No. 41 and 42 run via Muncie A Big 4 route J. W. Harkles made a business trip to Ft. Wayne last evening. Dick Townsend made -a business trip to Ft. Wayne last evening. Eli Crist returned last evening from a business trip at Berne. John Kern returned last evening from a business trip at Portland. Mrs. Sitncoke went to Monroe this morning to visit friends for the day. Henry Lankenau left last evening for Ft. Wayne to attendjthe funeral of his brother. Mss Koan returned to Hoagland last evening after visiting here for a few days with relatives. Mrs. Stevens went to Ft. Wayne last evening where she will visit for a short time with friends. Mrs. John Lenhart went to Ft. Wayne last evening to visit for a short time with her mother. Forty members of the K. of P. lodge went to Geneva his afternoon to assist in instituting a new lodgej Miss Hosier returned to Ft. Wayne last evening after visiting here for a few days with her brother. Burt Townsend left last evening for Lima to "resume his school work after making short visit here with his father. Mr. and Mrs. Clark J. Lutz left this tnorniug for Mud Lava Springs, where Mrs. Lutz will take treatment for injures received in a wreck on the Clover Leaf several months ago.

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Calvin Miller was at Marion today. John Beery visited Bluffton today. Dave Hunsicker was in Fort Wayne today. Brenton Buryley returned from a visit at Fort Wayne, today. Barney Meibers made a business trip to Geneva this morning. Julius Haugk made a trip to Geneva this morning on business. Edward Kintz made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. F. S. Mygrant is looking after insurance business at Red Key, today. Harvey Tedd returned today fram a business trip at Fort Wayne. Harvey Hart returned last evening from a business trip at Geneva. Mrs. Ehinger returned today from Fort Wayne, where she had been visiting. Mrs. Everhart, of Fort Wayne, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seivers. Rev. Parker returned today from Muncie where he attended the Methodist conference. Robert Bunner returned today from Muncie, where he attended the Methodist conference. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gilpin arrived teday from Hobart, Ind., and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rinear. Mr. and Mrs. Rev. Sprague returned today from Muncie, where they were attending the M. E. conference. Mrs. Denman, having been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Al Buhler, returned to her home in Willshire today. Ed Touhey left for Kolamazoo this mornimr, having accepted a position as bridge carpenter on the Grand Rapids. Harry Bell arrived from Pittsburg this morning} being called home on account of the death of his sister. Miss Irene Bell. Mrs. Henry Lankenau, daughter and son, left this morning for Fort Wayne to attend the funeral of William Lankenau. , William Weiland of Rural Route three has moved to this city into the property formerly occupied by Emerson Beavers. John S. Peterson left this morning for Indianapolis to attend a meeting of the agents of the Metropolitan Insurance company of Indiana. Mrs. Margarett Meibers returned from Fort Wayne today, where she had been at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Theodore Droppieman. Charles Walsh anived last evening from Geneva on his way to Indianapolis to attend an insurance meeting of the Metropolitan insurance company. Mrs. B axter Williams and family left last evening for Ft. Wayne where they will visit for a few days and then proceed to Michigan where they expect to make their future home.

I. Emery was in Monroe today. Charles Case was at Monroe today. Samuel Shell, of Peterson, was in the city today. Earl Snow was on newspaper business at Geneva today. D. E. Studabaker was on business bent at Geneva today. L. C. Miller made a business trip to Linn Grove today. A. A. Sprunger of Berne, was a business caller here today. William Pine, of Geneva, was a business caller here today. A. Gottschalk, of Berne, was aj buisuess caller here today. Joseph Urick of Monroe, was a business caller here today. Born —To Leonard Merryman and wife, a girl. All doing well. Jacob Butcher, of Geneva, attended to legal business here today. Frank I 'ottrell, of Berne, is attending to legal buseness here today. The Bachelor Maids meet this evening with Miss Rose Conter. Dr. S. D. Beavere made a professional call to Berne this afternoon. The Bon Ton club will meet with Miss Rose Colchin tomorrow evening. Miss Margurite Moore went to Nappanee this morning, to visit relatives. Mrs. Stevens retruued last evening from a business trip at Fort Wayne. Frank Barkhead went to Berne today to see an oil well shot on the Myers farm. Mrs. Hill returned to Berne today after •’isiting here a few days with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ridenbaugh returned to Willshire today, having visited relatives here. Ed Whitright returned this morning from an extended business trip in Eastern Ohio. Mrs. Tague returned to Monroe today, after attending the funeral of Mrs. William Baughman. Dick Burrell returned this morning from Geneva, where he was in instituting a K. of P. Lodge. Mrs. Win. Scherer and Mrs. Z. O. Lewellen of Monroe, were doing some shopping in this city today. Mrs. L. M. Birkaw went to Garrett this morning, where she will visit for a short time with her daughter. Burt Lenhart returned this morning from Geneva, where he assisted at the institution of a K. of P. lodge. Fred Mills reterned this morning from Geneva where he was assisting instituting a Kuightsof Pythias lodge. Miss Stella Wemhoff returned to Fort Wayne this morning, after visiting here for several days with her parents. Mrs. Stair returned to her home at Bluffton today, she having been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ashbaucher. Jacob Miller returned to Geneva today after visiting here for a few weeks with his daughtrr, Mrs. Lawrence Smith.

Word was received today from Fort Wayne announcing that the condition of Mrs. Theodore Droppieman was very serious and was not improving as fast as was hoped. The doctors say it was the most serious operation that has been performed there in years, and all are awaiting the outcome. Gue Rosenthal has his show window today decorated with the new base ball uniforms, and they are attracting a great deal of attention. When the team trots out on the field this season a better uniformed set will not be seen in the state of Indiana, and coming close to the national leaguers. Mr. Rosenthal may justly feel proud of the team that bears his name. The Hon. Walpole G. Colerick and Miss Clemence Carier were married at the Cathedral rectory at 5 o’clock last evening by the Rev. £. F. Roche. The only attendants were Mrs. Margaret Larwill and Miss Helene Carier, sisters of the bride and groom, respectively, Judge and Mrs. Colerick wdl reside at the Colerick homestead, on East Berry steet. Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette. Mustering in of the new Sons of Veterans Camp and installation of otllcers will take place at the G. A R. Hull next Thursday evening, the S. of V. Camp of Geneva will have charge of the exercises. All members are requested to meet at the G. A. R. Hulla.. 2;30 to go to the G. R. & I. dep it to escort the visiting comrades to the hall. Don't forgot the day.

The Best Time to Buy YOUR SPRING CLOTHES IS NOW. While every style is here fresh from the hands of the makers. We are showing spring suits and top coats in such fine styles and fabrics that you can not afford to miss seeing them. We can fit you iu any style and color, and at any price you may desire. Boys’ and Children’s Spring Clothing We have just the nobby effects in clothing that mothers want for their boys... To see these beautiful and durable suits is to buy them. ::::::: Our Spring Line of Hats and Caps Is now complete... We have hats and caps to fit every man and boy’s fancy, as well as their heads REMEMBER, we are conducting our business on the same principles as we did under the old firm name. Our motto is, “One Dollar’s worth of goods for One Dollar.” ELZEY & VANCE Corner east of court house, Decatur, Indiana.

JOLLY SURPRISE Miss Josie Momma’s Birthday Was Celebrated. The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mumma on Friday afternoon and evening it being Miss Josie s thirteenth birthday; was a scene of much amusement. In the afternoon a crowd of seven girls met and surprised her and there was a supper served at five o’clock. In the evening at seven o’clock a jolly crowd arrived numbering twentyfive,, in all and the evening was spent with pleasure. Those present were Miss Bessie and Florence Vandewater, Ruth Nelson, Sopha Kukelham, Irene Nidlinger, May Miller, Alvina Bucher, Grace Dutcher, Hazel Flemming, Ethel Harden and Anna Cramer, and Messrs.’Clifford Harkless, Roy Harden, Atto Mumma. Earl JNidlinger, John and Harry Flemming, Willie Oler, Charles and Wille Bittiner, Simeon and Edward Bucher, Nor ris Miller, John Cline and Dee Roe buck. At a late hour the guests departed and wished Miss Josie many more happy events like this one. WERE ENTERTAINED Miss Parks of Magley, Gives a Sunday Dinner. Miss Garnet Parks, of Magley, entertained a number of her friends last Sunday afternoon in honor of Miss Flossie Smith. The afternoon was spent in singing an 1 speaking. At 6 o’clock an elegant dinner was served. The following guests wore present: Misses Myrtle Smith, Jennie Parks, Lucy Kruetzmann, Hannah Fruechte Adelia Fruechte, Clara SchneiderElla Schneider, Emma Hilgemann, Emma Schneider. They all report a good time. CURE CATARRH BY BREATHING The Holthouse Drug Co. Offer to Return Money if Hyomei Treatment Fails to Cure Catarrh Without Stomach Dosing. If for a few minutes four times a day you breathe Hyomei, all ehtarrhal germs will lie destroyed and the irritated mucous membrane restored to health. With every Hyomei outfit there is a neat inhaler which can be carried in the purse or pocket. Hyomei breathed through this contains the same healing balsams that are found in the air upon the mountains, where catarrh is unknown. It destroyes all catarrhal germs in the air passages of the head, throat and nose, and makes a positive and permanent cure of catarrh. The complete outfit costs but 51, while extra bottle ot Hyomie eau lie obtained for 50c., making it one of the most economical of treatmets for catarrh. The Holthouse Drug Co. lielieve so throughly in the merit of Hyomei, that they guarantee to return the money if it fails. This is certainly the strongest evidence they can give of their faith in the Hyomei treatment. It enables anyone to use Hy emei without risk of spending money for nothing. Ask the Holthouse Drug Co. to show you a Hyomei outfit and explain to you what a simple and easy way it is to relieve and cure your caarrhal troubles.

At the close of business, March 28, 1904, the books of The First National Bank Decatur, Indiana, show that It had CASH on hand $35,939 29 and due from other banks subject to cheek 63,996 76 making a total of $ 99,936 05 It had LOANS approved bv its directors.... 373,325 89 It had BONDS of ADAMS COUNTY 41,761 00 The aggregate being 515,022 94 It had U. S. bonds carried at 25,500 00 market value being $26,375 00 to secure circulation and a redemption fund of 1,250 00 26,750 (X) It had a vault and furniture account of 4,000 00 50 per cent of its cost 545,772 94 It owed its depositors 400,095 30 It had a circulation of 25,000 00 It had a capital profit account of 120,677 64 $545,772 94 If then be added to books assets of 515,022 94 the shareholders’ liability of 100,000 94 we have Total Resources of $615,022 94 or 154 per cent of its deposits. DIRECTORS P. W. Smith, Preet., W. A. Kuebler, Vice-Pres., C. A. Dugan, Cashier. E. X. Ehinger, Asst. Cashier, D. Schmitt. J. H. Hobrock, Daniel Sprang.

ONE WEEK’S Ribbon Sale Commencing April 11 And Lasting AH Week At this Sale you will do well to buy all the Rib bons you will need for Spring, as they are CHEAP and will not be long about selling them out. 100 pieces No. 40 all silk Fancy Ribbony bought specially for this sale, will go at 8c a yard. Don’t miss them. Will also sell this week j Heavy all Silk Moria and Taffetta at the following low prices: Nos. 5,7, 9, 12, 16, 22, 40, 60 I 4c 5c 7c 8c 10c 12 r 2 c 15c 19c I This quality of all silk Ribbon has never been I sold at such reductions before. Don’t forget the 1 time and place—April 11th, entire week. i C. F. TRUE| niiiirai

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