Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 156, Decatur, Adams County, 13 July 1904 — Page 3

TIME TABLES a. r. & i. In effect June. 28, 1904) TKAINB NORTH, J|os—D*ll J ............. 1109 pm N 7— D«t)y to Grand Rapids B:UO 4 m No I— Dally (except Bunday) 5:42 p m TRAINS SOUTH No 4—Dally g.ng am No 12-Dally (except Sunday) 7:15 a tn No S—Dally (except Sunday: 1:15 p ln No, 30—Daily, except Sunday 7:51 p m No' 10—Sunday only S:4» p m CLOVER LEAF. tn effect June 2\ 1904. EAST, No «—Commercial Traveler, dally... s.oft a m No S—Mall, dally, except Sunday ..11 37 a m No 4—Day Express, dally 5:20 p m No 22—Local Freight 12:Ulam WEST No 3—Day Express, dally 5.06 a m No I—Mall, dally, except Sunday ...liDOatn No s—Commercial Traveler, dally .. 8:41 p m No 23—Local Freight lj ; oi p m CHICAGO & ERIE. In effect June 19, 19(4. WEST. 7—Wxnresa, dally S :00 am No 9 Buffalo and Chicago limited 3:02a tn .<U 4—New fork and Chicago Limited through coach Columbus aud Chicago dally 12:«pm No 13—Wills largo Express except Monday 5:50 p m No 31—Marlon-Huntington Acc’m.. 10:10am EAST No. 4< Chicago and N Y limited 11:21 p. m. o i-venuouie Limited tor n > 2:47am No 22—Marion and Columbus except Sundav . 5:58 a m No 4—New York and Boston Limited through coaches Columbus and Chicago . 4 51 p m No 13 will not carry baggage. 3 and 4 has Ihriugh coach Columbus to Chinwo No. 14—8:20 Carry passengers between Hammond and Marlon. Lake trie ec Western Timecard from Bluffton. Ind, SOUTHBOUND No. 41—Dally excpt Sunday 7:15 a m No 19—Dally except Sunday 11:57a m No. 36—Dally except Sunday 5:25 pm No 41 runs through to Indianapolis without Change, arriving 10:30 a m No. 42 leaves IndianopolU at 7:00 a tr. Runs through without change, arriving at Bluff.on 10:35 a m No. 41 and 42 run via Muncie & Big 4 route Dan Niblick is attending the races at Montpelier. Charles Cusick is attending to oil business at Geneva today. B. A. Banta made a business trip to Ft. Wayne this morning. Noah Loch made a business trip to Ft. Wayne this morning. John Kleinhenz made a business trip to Ft. Wayne this morning. Frank Durkins made a business trip td Ft. Wayne this morning. Miss Mayme Deininger went to Berne today to spend the day with friends. Frank Winans went to Hoagland this morning where he will assist in building a hriok house. Mrs Page Blackburn and two sons went to Rome City this morning to spend a week at the lake. Mrs. Mellie Martin went to Ft. Wayne this morning to attend the fnneral of her neioe Mrs. Young. The Ladies Mite Society will give a social at ‘he home of Mrs Jeff Bryson Friday aftenoon at half past two. Mr. and Mrs. Jules Spies and babe left this morning for Cleveland after visiting here for a short time with friends and relatives. Ice orca m social at Bingen Saturday evening July 16, 1904 given under the anspioes of Ladies Mite Society Lutheran churches. A cordial invitation to all. By Com. The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. John Schngg Thursday afternoon instead of at the home of Eli M ’yers as announced Sunday.

Closing Out Sole Commencing Saturday, July 23rd We, by mutual consent, have decided to close out our entire stock—ss,ooo worth of Furniture and Household Furnishings. Good, bargains galore. Call and get prices. We will continue in Undertaking

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Thomas Haefling made a business trip to Geneva today. Al Parker of Toledo O. was a business caller here today. Edward Peltz is here from Fort Wayne, the guest of friends. C. M. Kenyon returned today from a business trip at Fort Wayne. M. Schultz has returned from a business trip at Pleasant Mills. Miss Vie Hendricks is making a short visit with friends at Warren. Miss Osa Shimp left today for Landesville, to visit a short time with relatives. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Tilden Lister a big bouncing boy. Mother and babe doing well. After looking after his business interests here, P. W. Smith returned to Richmond today. Miss Lottie Shay returned to Berne today while here she was the guest of friends. Miss Katie Messner returned to Marion, today, after visiting here for a short time with her uncle. Gerald Daily has returned to Bluffton, after visiting here for a short time with his aunt, Mrs. Haefling. Mr. and Mrs. James Evans have returned to Marion, after visiting here for a short time with relatives. Mrs. Hepner and family returned, today from Ft. Wayne where they were visiting with relatives. Gladys Cusick and her Fairy Team will be at the Jubilee Carnival Thursday and Friday evenings. Misses Mtiry Deam aud Nina Feezer, after a pleasant visit here with Miss Marie Allison, returned to Bluffton today. Mrs. McWheiter and two sons returned this morning to Arvilla while here they were the guests of her brother. The representation of W. B. Whemhoff's marble yard at the Jubliee Carnival will be a beautiful one. Dont" miss it. Miss Anna Smythe arrived from Pittsburg Pa., last evening and will lie the guest of her cousin Eva Orcutt for a few weeks. Miss Grace Trimble, of Oxford, 0., who has oeen visiting here for a short time with Miss Nellie Schrock, left today for Bluffton, where she will visit with friends. Prof. J. L. Swyhart, leader of the Huntington Band, was in the city to day and contracted with Company “B” to furnish the music for the reunion. There will be a meeting of Company B tomorrow evening at the usual place and time, All are earnestly requested to be present as business of importance will be transacted. Don’t fail to be there. Thomas Railing a ball pitcher that is now tinder contract with the Texas league arrived in the city Monday evening to join the Reds. Railing cannot climate himself in Texas and it is probable that he will not be called back and that he will finish the season here. He will greatly strengthen the team, as he plays fine when in the box —Columbia City Post.

Miss Julia Loser is visiting relatives at Berne. Harry Pennington was a visitor at Fort Wayne today. Mrs. J. Reynolds made a business trip to Auburn today. Will Cordua was a business visitor at Fort Wayne today. Frank McConnell made a business trip to Markle today. Enos Lord went to Fort Wayne this morning on business. B. 4 . Avery made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Martin Laughlin of Berne, was a business visitor here today. Davis Foster made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Father Wilken was a business visitor at Fort Wayne today. Mr. and Mrs. G. McGill are yisiting with relatives at Wren, Ohio. John Waggoner made a business trip to Monroe this morning. After doing shopping here Mrs. Kelley returned to Preble today. Albeit Butler returned this morning from a business trip at Richmond. Miss Naomi Baxter is home from U ayne, where she was visiting with relatives. Mrs. Lawrence Smith returned this morning from Geneva, where she visited her father. Misses Agnes and Katie Krick went to Sheldon, today, to visit for a few’ days with relatives. Mrs. Ernst Moon went to Ossian, today, to visit for a short time with Mrs. John Trenary. J. Rock, who was the guest of Mr. aud Mrs. Jacob Yager, returned to his home at Wartaw today. Mrs. Mac Arbaugh arrived last evening from Bluffton, being called here owing to the serious illness of Jacob Yager. Mrs. H. A. Fristoe and daughter Margaret and Miss Minnie Sowers went to Pleasant Mills today to spend the day with friends aud relatives. Frank Highland who has been in the employ of Lyman Brothers for several months as an artist left today for Chicago where he will ply his trade and where he expects to make his future home. Eugene Christen returned this morning from Hot Springs where he was taking a course of treatment for his health having been absent nearly two months. On his return home he stopped at North Chillicothe, 111., and viisted for a week with Ratch Blackburn. The Decatur White Sox Bise ball : team reorganized last evening and now have a very fast team throughout and have several dates in advance and will be fully able to give an account of themselves. The team under the management of Earl Peters and Cal Robinson as captain, we wish the boys success. Reports from Bluffton state that the condition of Harry Studabaker who was operated upon Monday for ap pendicitis is very critical, and grave hopes are entertained for his recovery Mrs. Studabaker who has borne up well under the strain collapsed yesterday and is herself in a serious condition. Harry's many friends here are anxiously awaiting further news. C. D. Murray reports that he is getting his hotel in shape once more and when completed will present a fine appearance the cement sidewalks are now finished and all painting has been completed, and that work would at (once be commenced on the steam heat ing system as the material arrived this* morning When oopmleted Mr. Murray will have a fine hotel. A new factory in Decatur will make cement shingles. These shingles take the place of slate for routing buildings and are said to be just as satisfactory as slate. They have been used in this country only a few years und the factory at Decatur is the second in the United States to make them. They have asked for two oars of sand daily to lie shipped by the C B. A C. from Pennville.—Bluffton News. Sheriff Butler received word today from the north part of the state requesting him to be on the look out for three horses which had boon stolen from that section and if ho discovered them to arrest the man and at once notify the officer there and they would oome at onco for the outfit. Up to this time Sheriff Butler states that nothing of this description has .been reported to him.

THE SICK Two Adams County Citizens Sick Jacob Yager and Henry Holbrock are Somewhat Improved. The condition of Ex-County Commissioner Jacob Yager today is practically unchanged although he spent a very restless night and on several occasions was not expected to live until morning. He rallied however, early in the morning and showed a few signs of improve- | inent. Mr. Yager himself is very I much discouraged with his oondi- 1 tion which hurts his recovery somewhat. Dr. Miller has hopes that he ■ may yet get Mr. Yager on his feet although he is in a very critical condition. The condition of Henry Hobrock who is confined to his home in Root Township with a severe attack of kidney and liver complaint is somewhat improved today, although he is still very weak. He passed a good night which seemed to refresh him considerable and the doctors are much encouraged over his condition and are now of the opinion that Mr. Hobrook will again soon be up and around. Ths is certainly encouraging news to his many friends.

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NOW GET IN QUICK Three styles of Men’s Patent Colt shoes at 1124' A sample lot of Men's Tan Russia Calf shoes at |sL9sj See them in the south window Charlie Voglewede THE SHOE SELLER 123 N. Second St. Decatur, Ind.

Louisvile, Ky. Knights of Pythias Biennial Encampment, August 1629, 1904. ()ne first class fare plus 25 cents for round trip. Tickets on sale Aug. 15th to Aug. 16th. Good returning Aug. 31, 1904. Commencing June Ist the G. R- & I. will sell 15 day round trip tickets to northern resorts on G. R. & I. also to Frankfort Mich, and Ann Arbor and to points on the Pere Marquete R. R. from Grand Rapids at rate of one'fare plus 50 cents for the round trip. Special summer tourist rates to St. Paul and Minneapolis. On July 14 to 16 inclusive, the Chicago Great Western Railway will sell round trip tickets at $12.00 from Chicago to St. Paul and Minneapolis. Tickets good for return until August sth. For further information apply to any Great Western Agent or J. P. Elmer, G. P. A. Chicago, 111. A beautiful map, valuable for reference, printed on heavy paper, 42x64 inches mounted on rollers; edged bound in clcth, showing our new island poi sessions. The Trans-Siberian Railway, Pacific Ocean cables, railway lines and other features of Japan, China, M unchuria, Koorea and the Far East. Sent in receipt of 25 cents in stamps by W. B. Kntskern, P. T. M-, Chicago & North Western R’y, Chicago, 111.

3 POINTERS Wthat will convince you of how easy it is to pay back as well as to borrow from us. * $5 $25 ss(l SIOO or any amount can be borrowed on your furniture, piano, horses and wagons, buirgies, stocks aud fixtures, etc., aud leave the property in your possession. You Can Pay Back in weekly or monthly payments and we give a liberal disc Jiint if paid be fore due. All business inquiries strictly confidential. If you want money, write us and our agent will call on you. Send us your name, wife’s name, city, street and number, how much yon want, what to give for security and where you ar® working. If You Owe any other company and want to pay them off anil get some more money besides, write us. Room 3, Arcade, Upstairs. Home Phone 995 FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. ESTABLISHED 1*95.

Suminc'outings in Wisconsin Over a hundred summer resorts located on the Wisconsin Central Ry. between Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Ashland, offers to tho summer tourists all attractions in the way of rest, comfort and recreation. The hotels are modern and splendidly equipped for the business. Waukesha, Waupaca, Fifield and a score of other resorts are famous. Beautifully illustrated booklets descriptive of this region will be mailed upon application to Jas. C. Pond, Gen. Pass. Agt. Wis. Cent. Ry., Milwaukee, Wis. Homeseekers’ excursions via Southern railroad in connection with the Queen A Cresent route to certain points in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina, Kentucky. Mississippi, Tennessee and Virginia on the first and third Tuesdays in each month—May to November, 1904 inclusive, at the very low rate of one fare for the round trip, plus ¥2. Tickets are good going 15 days, and for stop-overs south of the Ohio River with final limit for return of 21 days from date of sale. On the same dates one way settlers’ tickets will be sold to points in the same territory at onehalf first-class rates, plus 52 from Ohio River gateways. For rates, schedules and full information, call on your nearest ticket agent, or write J. S. McCullough, N. W. P. A., 225 Dearborn street, Chicago, 111.