Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 187, Decatur, Adams County, 18 August 1904 — Page 3

E 't iM E TA , B LE S I (]. R- & II i B effect June. 26, 1204) I >llM)pni I to "Grand Raplde ‘ “ I J e.ceptSunuayt 6.42 pm I «o»-P“ ly, TKAINB sooth a;?2Bm IRo (except'Sunday) ?“ m ■ Jo l4 "^’ 1 } /except Sunday) 1:15 p m I CLOVER LEAF. I i n effect June 24,11XM. EAST, „ „ m ,.rclal Traveler, dally... 5:06 am d»>l?. except Sunday.. D ? 7»m It) H**; Express. dally «■* P n> U.Olam S°“ WEST Jto J "E*?] E ,’aily S except Sunday .11:10 a m 8? in r’I y al Traveler, dally .. S:4l p m Freight 1«:OI P n> Lake trie « Western Timecard from Bluffton. Ind, SOUTHBOUND . nallvexcpt Sunday7:lsam K-fiZoaily except Sunday VI 7 * ® Sj except Sundays:2s pm rune through to Indianapolis without I .Hwi. arriving 10:20 a m i’leaves Indlanopolis at 7:00a tn. Runs tiwiigh without change, arriving at Bluffton |O*SS H DO iio 41 and 42 run via Muncie & Big 4 route If you can’t take a joke TAKE A SMOKE fl S- «Ol w &> ■•- ff; I » i ‘Jlwalß At Fristoe’s Smoke House. Da re Gerber made a business visit to Berne this morning. Frank Gast is attending to Cigar business at Fort Wayne. Mrs Tty lor, of Montpelier, Ohio, is the guest of Mrs. Mary Steele of this city. Have you arranged to have your friends visit you during the Great Northern fair? Mrs. Dortvin returned to Claypool this morning, after being the guest of her daughter. Mrs. Henry Wyer and daughter Stella, of Findlay, Ohio, are in our city, the guests of Mrs. J. H. Hall.

Mid-Summer Clearance Sale ? - — . e Needing the room for our new Fall Goods which are daily arriving, I shall close out all my spring and summer goods in / Clothing, Furnishings, Hats AT FIFTY CENTS ON THE DOLLAR / - Is all I ask for all our fine and up-to-date spring and summer stock. Below are just a few of the many .. $ RARE BARGAINS r * „ 50 men’s good suits, worth 86 to 87.50, 0/ f;fi 220 men’s fine fur, soft and stiff hats, f'De go now attJcfiUu worth 81.50 to 82.50, sale price - - Uv' 1 120 men’s suits, all wool materials. OC Ort Men’s summer underwear ,40 doz.. formally 1/L. worth 87-50 to 89.00. your choice at sold at 25c per garment, now - - >U V Choice of all the 810.00 to 812.00 men’s 07 £H Blue red and white handkerchiefs, formally Q Q suits now ■* “ " " " V ■ iUv ’ And all other finer goods sold in proportion. SUIT CASES, former price 81-50. go at - $1 CO Boys and young men’s suits at equal reductions so doz. overalls, without bibs, worth soc per pair, now -35 Straw Hats at virtually your own price. Many more unprecedented bargains. SALE LASTS UNTIL SATURDAY, AUG. 27 All goods sold as advertised and guaianteed as i epr ®^ t^ RlCE T 0 ALL AND FOR CASH ONLY THE SQUARE MAN GUS ROSENTHAL, DECATUR. INDIANA

I . Carter made a business trip to Portland today. Mell Rioo is attending to timber business at Ridgville, today. Sam Arnold is attending to timber business at La< )tto. P. A. Macklin of Geneva, made a business call here today. Mrs. Ella Bell went to Fort Wayne this morning to visit with friends. J. W. Place made a business 5 isit to Fort Wayne this morning. John R. Clendenen returned to Geneva today, after transacting business here. Mrs. Katie Starhouse and Miss Amelia Depinet went to Fostoria. Ohio, today to visit relatives. Mrs. S. Spangler returned today from Rome City, where she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Neptune. A. E. Herrick returned to Fort Wayne this morning. He was a business caller here. Miss Dolhe Pennngtcn went to Grand Rapids, Mich., to visit for a few days with relatives. Mrs. Alidia Henderson returned Wayne this morn ng, after a visit’here, the guest of Mrs. MorrisonMr. and Mrs. Chester Buhler and daughter went to Ridgeville this morning to attend the Old Settlers' reunion. Mr. and Mrs. Medaugh arrived this 'morning from Fort Wayne, and are the guests of J. D. Carter and'family. Barnhart, of Montpelier,^Ohio,'is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary Steele, on Winchester street. Mrs. Tom'Kizer, of Indianapolis, was city this morning en route to Winchester, and was the guest of Mrs. J. C. Patterson. Homer May left this morning for Newport. Rhode Island, where he has accepted a position on a steamship line. He was the guest of his parents while here. The German Insurance Co. of Preble township, have mailed cards to all their members, and if any of them found their way into hands which they do not belong, they will please place them in the right hands.

Mrs. Soott went to Magley today to visit for a short time. Frank Foreman, of Berne, was a caller here to lay. •f. H. Hall returned last evening from a visit at Frankfort. George Flanders went to Van Buren, today, to attend the races. 1 ainters are today busily engaged in painting the in and outside of the big smoke stack at the water works plant. (Mrs. Johnson went to Tocsin today to visit for a ft w days with her parents. Air. and Mrs. Snyder went to Elwood today to visit for a short time with relatives. Mrs. Gehring returned to Huntington today, after being the guest of Miss Pearl Breiner. Mrs. Frank Hackman and daughter Edith, went to Kokomo, today. 1 to visit for few days with relatives. I ’ Mr. and Mrs. John H. Grund returned to Fort Wayne this morning, after a visit here with Mr. and Mrs. John Hessler. Mrs. Stephen' Minnie Hogsdon returned to Fort Wayne this morning, after visiting i there with Mr. and Mrs. Will t Rinehart. 127.00 special homeseekers’ rates, via Erie railroad. On August 23,' 1 September 13 and 27 the Erie will sell homeseekers’ tickets, good for 21 days, to points in Louisiana, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian and Oklahoma territories. A. M. DeWese. C. W. Hagerman, manager of the Chattanooga base ball club, was in town last Saturday and got bills, advertising a game of ball to be played between the Chattanooga Crystalsand the Decatur Rosen-’ thals, on Sunday, August 21, at Chattanooga, Ohio. The game will doubtless attract a large crowd, as this will be the second contest for| the afore mentioned teams, the first! resulting in favor of the Rosenthals. The Chattanoga manager avers unjust decisions, etc., and by the game announcd for next Sunday, it is certain to be a very warm affair, as both sidesare going to try to make the other prove it. Side money is up and interest waxeth warm —Geneva Herald.

D. A . Lake made a business visit to Fort Wayne this morning. A. Aan Camp made a business visit, this morning to Hoagland. Briggs, of Geneva, was a visitor here today. Calvin Miller made a visit to Huntington today. Mr. and Mrs. St John of Ridge, ville, passed through here today enroute to Willshire. H. P. Streicher, of Toledo, Ohio, is a visitor here today, looking over Fourth and Monroe streets which he built last fall. Soft and hard coal all grades, at Harvey 11, Hurt’s. 181d6 Now is the time to order coil All grades at H. H. Hart’s, isidd Wanted—A bar porter at the Burt House. In juire of Mose Krohn. For Sale—Plenty of brick for sale :by Herny Mayer, north west part of the city. For Rent A story and half a house nine rooms. Enquire of Henry Meyer, the tailor. Wanted—Local agent, salary sl2 week. Apply to L. Mathews, 101 Madison street. 184 5t Wanted—Local agent, salery sl2 weekly. L. Matthews, 101 Madison street. ts For Sale—Four shares of telephone stock. Enquire of George Flanders. 185d5 Private funds to loan on city property at lowest rate interest. Privilege of partial payments. The Decatur Abstract and Loan Co. 257dtf $27.50 Hot Springs, S.D . 30.70 1 Deadwood and Lead and return from Chicago daily, via the Chinago & North Western Ry. Correspondingly low rates from other points. The Black Hills region the I great natural sanitarium of the west, is one of the most picturj esque spots in the world and well worth a visit. Information and tickets can be secured from your home agent. Illustrated Black Hills ’ booklet with valuable map mailed , on receipt of 4 cent in stamps by W .B . Kniskern, Chicago.

I .xIOL WE Pill MONEY in your puree for present needs and let you pay it back a little at a time. It pavs to dea with us. $lO to $ 100 or any amount can be borrowed on your Furniture, Piano, Horses and wagons, Buggies, Stocks and fixtures, etc., and leave the property in your possession. You can pay it back in small weekly or monthly payments as you may wish, and we give you a liberal discount if paid before due. If you owe any other Loan Company and want to pay them off and get more, and save money beside, write us. If you want money, fill out the following blank, cut it out and mail it to us. Our agent will be in Decatur every Wednesday and will call on you. All business or inquiries positively confidential. Your name Street and Number. Amount Wanted Kind of Security MJ j Room 3, Arcade, Upstairs. Home Phone 995 FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. ESTABLISHED 1895.

I have al] kinds of high grade coal for stoves and furnace use. Harvey Hart. 181 d« Lost—Watch chain. Lost be tween Adams county bank and Adams street or between there and the Egg Case factory. It belongs to Wash Gilpen.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL The Ladies Aid society of the United Brethren church will give an ice cream social on the tho church lawn Thursday evening. ; A good time is assured and it is hoped the crowd will be large. 185d3