Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 126, Decatur, Adams County, 7 June 1904 — Page 3

TIME TABLES G. R. <S 1. In effect May. 2», 1W04) TRAINS NORTH, No s—Dally lsl*4 M m No T—Dally to Grand Rapid- 8:00 am No »—Dally (except Sunday) 3:13 p m TRAINS SOUTH No 6—Dally j.go a m No 12—Dally (except Sunday). 7:14 a m No 2— Dally (except Sundays . . 115 n n No. JO—Dally, except Sunday... t' m E m No. 18—Bunday only p “ CLOVER LEAF. In effect May 21,1903. EAST 5 ’£, ol P, m 2 r ?, l l l Traveler. dally... 6.0* * m No 2—Mall, dally, except Sunday ..11 tea n. S' tr 0 .* 5 ' hx f. res '- dally 644 pm No 22—Local freight 12:01am WEST S“ d,IIT ULU a m N > I—Mall, dally. except Sunday . 6,44 a m N-> s—-Commercial Traveler, dally .. *:b2 p m No 23— Local Freight 12:2j p m CHICAGO & ERIE. In effect Dec. 27, 1903. WEST. S l“E’ pr t l ! K S:ooam No S—New York and Chicago Limited through coach Columbus and Chicago daily 1244 n n No 13— Wells Fargo Express except Monday 5.43 p n , N.J -I—Marlon-Huntfngton Ace’m.. 10:10art E AST N> s—Vestibule Limited for N Y 2:43 a m No 22—Marlon and Columbus except Sundav. g.gg a t» No 4—New Y a-k and Boston Limited through coaches Columbus snd Chicago .B:2lpm No. 14. dally except Sunday, and carries passengers bdtween Hammond and Marlon. No 13 will not carry baggage. 3 and 4 has through coach Columbus to Chicago. Lake tine dt Western Time card from Bluffton, Ind, SOUTHBOUND No. 41—Dally ex. pt -unday 7:16 am No Ift—Daily except Sut day ll:’;am No. 35— Daily > xeept Sunday 5:25 pm No 41 runs through to Indianapolis without enange. arriving l": 30 a m No. I'-’leaves Indianopolis at 7:0oa m. Runs through without change, arriving at Bluff,on 19:35 a m No. 41 and 42 run via Muncie & Big 4 route Abraham Laßue made a business trip to Geneva today. George Nichols of Berne is attending to legal business here today. Mrs. John Vail went to Ft. Wayne this morning to spend the day with friends. Peter Bryan returned to Geneva this morning. He was a business caller here. Dr. Canada returned to Winchester today. He was on his regular tr trip here. Mrs. Myers returned to Spencerville last evening. While here she was the guest of Mrs. Marie Coffee. Miss Sharf returned to Delphos, O. last evening. While here she was the guest of Mrs. Marie Coffee. Miss Effie Brokaw went to Fort Wayne this morning where she will visit with her sister for a short time. Charles Ross and Frank Hiland returned this morning from Chicago where they were taking in the sights. The Christian Endeavor Society will hold their regular social and business meeting this evening 'at 7:30 at the Presbyterian church. All are requested to be present. The St. Vincent De Paul Society will meet at'ihe home of Mrs. Henry Schulte Wednesday. June, 8, 1004, some business of importance to transact and every mem ber is expected to be present. Some time ago s petition asking the Town Council to macadamize Lehman street from Main street south to the residence of Jacob Schindler was circulated omong the property owner of said street. Os the eighteen property owners on said street, thirteen signed their names to the petition. The council is now considering the matter and they intend to take action on it at their next regular meeting'which is Monday, June 13.—Berne Witness.

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John Kirk made a business trip to Geneva this morning.

ill Zwick made a busines trip to Fort Wayne this morning. T. H. Blosser made a business trip to Ridgeville this morning. Will Lyman made a business trip to Cincinnati this morning. E. L. Carroll made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. A. T. \ ail of Fort Wayne is looking after timber business here today. James T. Merryman is attending to legal business at Geneva today. Mrs. Harmon went to Willshire today to visit for a few days with relatives. Martin Laughlin of Berne is in the city today attending to his official duties. Miss Nellie Winnes went to Bluffton today where she will visit with friends. Miss Myrtle Valentine went to Fort Wayne this morning to spend the day with friends. Mrs. John Malotte went to Keystone today to make a short visit with her daughter Ruth. Mr. and Mrs. Spies went to Magley today where they will visit for a short time with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick and Mrs Morrison made a business trip to Geneva this morning. Mrs. Lawrence Tester went to Montpelier today to visit for a few days with her mother. Ed Irvin arrived today from StMarys where he has been working for some time in a restaurant. Harry Harb arrived from Geneva this morning and will lie the guest of his mother Mrs. Chronister. Jacob Atz left this morning for West Baden where he will take a course of treatment for his health. Louis H. and W. C. Reynolds went to Geneva this morning where they will complete a job of plastering. Mary Bryan returned Jto Kokomo today enroute from Portland where she attended the funeral of her father. The Bon Ton club will meet in regular social session tomorrow evening with Miss Gertrude Bremerkamp. Mr. and Mrs. Lase Ellis returned this morning from Indianapolis where they were visiting with Mr. Ellis’ mother who is sick. There will be a meeeting of the City Band tomorrow evening at the council room at 8 o’clock. All members are earnestly requested to be present. The Schafer Hardware Company's building is receiving a nice coat of white paint today and when complet ed will add materially to its appearance. A Kokomo youth will be an important witness in the Gillespie trial at Rising Sun when that noted case again comes up. His identity is being concealed. The first division of the June section, Ladies Mite Society of the M. E. church will give a social at the h<sme of W. E. Russell, Friday afternoon. Everybody invited. Mrs. Harry Deam of Bluffton went to Lima this morning where she will attend the commencement exercises at the Howe Millitary School in which her son Burt Townsend takes a prominent part.

FLY TIMES

Don’t be bothered with flies and your old screen doors when you can buy new ones so cheap. ::: : :

Douglas Elzey of Preble was a business caller here today. Alex Beall of Willshire was a business caller here today. John Yager made a business trip to Ft. Wayne last evening. George Bailey made a business trip to Auburn this morning. William Conrad of Preble was a business caller here today. D. E. Lauferty made a business trip to Ft. Wayne last evening. Daniel Sprang made a business trip to Ft. Wayne last evening. Sam Arnold is attending to timber business at Hoagland today. Sam Kuntz of Berne is attending to legal business here today. Wigg Briggs of Geneva was a busi- i ness caller here last evening. Dave Gerber returned last evening from a business trip at Berue. Burt Segur returned this morning from a business trip at Geneva. Jonas Neuenschwander of Berne was a business caller here today. Miss Myrtle Wilson arrived last: evening from Berne and is the guest of friends. Miss Trisea Blew returned last evening from Monroe where she was visiting with relatives. John Spuller left last evening for Akron. 0.. being called there owing to the death of his uncle. Mrs. Louisa Gross went to New Haven this morning to visit for a few days with her daughter. Dr. Zigler returned last evening from Portland where he was attending to professional business. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Stoneburner returned this morning to Warsaw after visiting here for a short time with relatives. W. W. Weisell of Bluffton will soon call a meeting to complete arrangements for an excursion east, which is enjoyed every year. Mrs. Waldo returned to Fort Wayne last evening. She was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. M. A. Hamm, while here. Dick Neptune left last evening for Rome City, where be expeetj to spend the Balance of the summer fishing. His family will join him the last of this week. R. D. Patterson. Mjss Elizabeth Patterson and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers of Decatur, and Mrs. Bernice Barton of Kingsland, Kansas, were guests yesteiday of George Morris and wife.—Bluffton News. Bud Miller, near Bluffton, became violently insane Friday evening and attacked members of bis family with a loaded cane. He was recently dis-; charged from the Richmond asylum as cured, but will be returned. Bids were opened for supplies for I the county infirmary. Keubler and Moltz getting the drygoods, Niblick and Company groceries, Lock & Dirkson hardware, Henry Knapp machinery, M. Burns repairs, Holtbouse Drug Co., drugs, T. R. Moore gasoline. A newspaper in a neighboring town had a notice of a “rag sewing bee,” and either by mistake or premeditated willfulness the compositor made it a “rag chewing bee.” The editor got an excellent illustration of what such a function is like the next day after the paper appeared. His wife was president of the society.

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William Piper of Geneva was here today.

Chris Hostetler of Berne was a caller here today. J. Greider and family returned to ! Elida, ()., today. J. J. Hostetter of Berne was a business caller here today. M illiam Sheets of Berne was a business caller here today. W. H. Sheler made a business trip to Ft- Wayne last evening. L. C. DeVoss is attending to legal business at Portland today. C. J. Roy returned to Fa. Wayne last evening he was a business caller here. OJville Daily of Athens, O.,is in our city the guest of friends and relatives. ■ D. A. Waters returned to Ft. Wayne last eveutng he was a business caller here. Frank Schumaker, Ben Waggoner and Willie Phillips made a business trip to Warren 0., today. Miss Olive Wheeler returned to ' Geneva today, while here she was the guest of Miss Lucile Cusick. Mrs. Edge returned last evening : from Piqua, 0., where she was visit- | ing for several weeks with relatives. Mrs. Nelson returned last evening to Ft. Wayne she was here nursing her mother who fell and injured her | self a few weeks ago. The Euterpean Society will meet Thursday evening with Miss Bertha I Heller on Fifth street, a good program has been arranged. Kalver & Son report their removal sale a splendid success, in fact they say it cannot be otherwise their goods must be difposee of this month. The following reply has been received by us in answer to to the question “Why is is Ft. Wayne, called the Summit City?” The answer given is that Ft. Wavne rests upon the highest point in Allen county running east and west, it being 785 feet above the sea level while all other ! points are lower, hence the title of I “Summit City.”

FASHIONABLE SUITS FOR PARTICULAR MEN. IF VOU ARE A MAN who is hard to fit we are particularly anxious to have you visit us when in search of your next suit. It is the individuality of style, the excellent materials and workmanship,-and our reasonable prices that have made our store one of the best known Clothing stores in the city. IF VOU ARE A BOY we are prepared to dress you in the latest styles and patterns of beautiful spring and summer suits, and at reasonaple prices. SATISFACTION ALWAYS GUARANTEED. ELZEY & VANCE Corner East Court House Decatur, Ind. ■ll l l iibii 11 miifli M ’wm 1 .~ .

Poland China Hogs for Sale Both sexes, large, growthy fellows of a large litter; something that will do the farmers lots of good, at farmers’ prices. These are all fall pigs sired bv U. S. Gold Chief, 22.539. Joshua Bright, Decatur, Ind., route two. 125d12w3 For Sale —Ashery; well equipped and a money maker. A good investment for some one. Enquire of Chas. S. Niblick or French Quinn, at Old Adams County Bank. ts

Wall Paper! VARNISHES- PAI NTS DURING housecleaning time is a convenient time to improve your homes. We can furnish you withlany priced Wall Paper you may wish, from the cheapest to the finest. The designs and colorings are new and beautiful, and the prices are the lowest. The woodwork of your rooms or the furniture may need retouching. We carry a good line of Varnishes and can supply you with any amount wanted. We also handle Paints, Enamels and Stains, any color desired and in any sized packages, from quarter pints to gallon cans. Blackburn & Christen THE DRUGGISTS

We bought a large stock of screen doors and window screens at a great reduction and will give you the benefit of our buy

Strayed or Stolen—A bay mare, 4 years old; missed Saturday night. Send information to Dr. E. H.Leßnm, Decatur, Ind. 125d3 WANTED—A good man with small family to occupy house at my stone quarry in Blue Creek township. He can have work every day and want him to keep three or four boarders. Good garden if wanted, Good place for i right man. Julius Hougk. 124d3

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