Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 291, Decatur, Adams County, 19 December 1904 — Page 5

■ .»TJ niust admit tliat our purchase of Unr i « fIV work. Therefore wo quote von tbo fxn ? °° dS * S T °° LARGE - We MUST and WILL dispose of them if PRICES will do the I -ies the stock is all new No last r- followin S LOW PRICES. We have the most complete line of HOLIDAY COODS in Decatur — goods here. This is a great opportunity to secure CHRISTMAS GIFTS at unusally low prices

Trunks. I i “ t " ,A ' | Ten Pins. L 25c ten pins 19c Kl9e “ 39c E 98c “ * 9c Books. books 8s “ 15c “ He « 19c “ He « 23c “ lie « 33c “ 22c « 48c “ 31c « 63c “ 47c « 73c “ 52c « 98c “ 69c

This is just another case where “ECONOMY MEANS SAVING,” Remember THAT THESE GOODS ARE ALL NEW. Trouble is we have TOO MUCH in this line. We are still giving tickets on the Doll. You are entitled to one, just ask for it You will find all goods worked in plain figures as usual No goods exchanged during this sale Prices on all Holiday goods have been reduced tfE LEAD IN LOW PRICES

TIME TABLES GRAND RAPIDS 4 INDIANA RAILWAY September 25, 1904—Now in Effect. Sun goihg souTHl’aily Ex Sun Ex Sun Ex S only j,v Decatur i oSam 7:l4am 1,16 pm 7.sipin~ 46pm Ar.protland 2:01 “ 8-15 “ 2t13 “ »:55 " M 5 “ Richmond 3:30 “ 942“ 3:40 “ 10:15* ‘Cincinnati 7:15 “ 12:20005:55 “ 10S train sleeper to Cincinnati. 1:16 train-par lor car. Trains arrive from south at 130 a. m. 7:59 a. m. daily aud 3. 17 p. m. Ex Sunday. 60INGNOBTH Daily Daily to Ex Sun Gd Rapids Lv. Decatur I:3oam 7:59 a.m. 3:17 p.m Ar Ft. Wayne 2:20 “ 8:50 “ 420 •• ••Gd Rapids 6:45“ 1:50 p,m 9:40 “ “ Traverse City I:2spm 8:00 *‘ “Petosky 2,50“ 9:35 “ 6:05 am “Mackinaw 4:15 “ 10:50 “ 7:20 1:30 train sleeping car to Grand Rapids and Mackinaw Dity. 7:59 a. m. train parlor car to Grand Rapids and Mackinaw City 3:17 p. m train parlor car to Grand Rapids, sleeping car to Mackin? v City. Trains arrive from north at 1:06 a. m. t .14 a. m. 1:16 p. m. 7:51 p.tn. 1, Bryson. Age. C. L. Lockwood, G. P A Gr. Rapids, Mich. CLOVER LEAF. In effect June 26, 1904. EA.BT, Io 4—Commercial Traveler, dally... 5:06 a m Io l-Mall, dally, except Sunday ..11.ST a m Io 4—Day Express, dally 6:20 P n> Io 22—Local Freight 12:01am WEST Ko B—Day Exprees, dally 5:06 am Ko l-Mall. dally except Bunday .11:10 a m So s—Commercial Traveler, dally .. 8:41 p m Io M—Local Freight 12:01p m NEW ERIE TIME TABLE. EAST BOUND Ro. 10 9.40 p. m. Ro. 14 . B:®p. m No. 4 _ 4:40 p, m Ro. 22 6:68 a. W. Ro. 8— .... 2:4'. a m WEST BOUND Ni. 9 ...3:02 a.m. No. 21 .10:10 a.m. No. 3.._ 12:44 p.m. No. 13........................ ft: 5H P- ni. No. 7 3:00 a.m. Lake tine Ct Western Time card from Bluffton Ind, SOUTHBOUND No. 41—Dally exept Bunday 7:15 a tn No. 19—Daily except Sunday 11:57 a m No. 36—Dally except Sunday 5:25 pm No 41 runs through to Indianapolis without ehange, arriving 10:30 a ni No. 42 leaves ludianopolla at 7:00 a m. Runs through without change, arriving at Bluffton 10:36 a tn No. 41 and 42 run via Muncie St Big 4 route Don't Look IN Fristoe’s Smoke House Window. (Somethin’ Dqdhi') Christmas Eve. John Sohug made a business trip to Angola this morning. Isaac Brown made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. P. W. bmith, of Richmond, was attending to banking business here today. Miss Leona Hartiug returned Saturday from a visit with friends at Celina, Ohio. Rev. Bmwn returned to Auburn this morning. While here he was holding servioes at the Christian church.

NOW IT IS UP TO YOU

Iron Toys. Any 10c toy “ “ :: •* Games & Blocks. 10c games and blocks 8c “ ........."19c 330 “ 24c “ 38c 63c blocks at iq. Drums. All 23c drums im. «. ■■ “ 49c “ 41c “ 89c “ 73c “98c “ 87c

W. Shelby, of Willshire, was a business caller here today. Isaac May made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Chris Strebe made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. The “Levi Jane” company will show here on December 26th. Henry Schultz, who resides on Ninth street, is very ill with rheumatism. M. V. B Archbo Id made a business trip to Montpelier, Ohio, this morning. E. A. Mann and Asa Engle made a business trip to Hoagland this morning. Mrs. James Gerard went to Pleasant Mills today to make a short visit with her parents. D. Whitehurts returned to Grand Rapids, this morning. While here he was the guest of relatives. Mrs. Viola Berry returned to Bluffton, today. While here she was the guest of relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Morehead returned to Willshire, today. While here they were the guests of friends. Mrs. Mary Pease returned to Craigville today. While here she was the guest of her sister, Mrs. F. Johns. Miss Rea Magrane returned to Hartford City today. While hero she was the guest of Miss Dorothy Erwin. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Vail rteruned to Fort Wayne this morning. While here they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Vail. Portland is to soon have a business college, it being a branch of the Muncie Business college, and A. N. Hirons will have charge. Born—to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyer—a big bouncing girl, and Henry is busily engaged in passing the cigars. Both mother and babe doing well. William Scherer will leave tonight for Denver, Colorodo, to visi' his son, Prof. R M Scherer, dur. ing the holidays. While there he will hunt “b ar" and other game. The Historical Reading club will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Fred Linn on Mercer street instead of with Mrs. Beardsley as previously announced, on account of the illness in the latter’s home. Charles F. Allen, of Portland, and known by some Decatur peopie, has won considerable renown with his voice. He will soon join Dr. J Wilbur Chapman, the foremost evangelist in the country. Robert, the little son of Mr and Mrs. John Falk, who was bo badly burned some time ago. I" not recovering a* nicely wai first thought. Ho is not. much better and is still in a very t ierl<>Uß condition.

PRICES TACK

Dolls. 24 dressed dolls, former price 19c now 10c 20 dressed dolls, which sold for 25c now 19 C 30 dressed dolls, the kind we sold at 60c new 41c 15 dressed dolls formerly 54c now 44c All 63c dressed dolls 48c “ 98c “ 77c ‘,51.23 “ 89c “ H. 48 “ 99c “ 15c rag dolls 10c “ 25ew00l " 20c “ 25c rag “ 19c 10c wool “ 8c Toy Dishes. All 10c toy dishes 8c “ 25c “ 19c “ 33c “ 240 “ 48c & 54c toy dishes 39c “ 98c “ 77c

the ECONOMY

Otto Nyfiler made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. A. Thompson made a business trip to Hoagland this morning. D. E. Lanferty, of , Fort Wayne, was a business caller here today. August Haugh made a business trip to Fort W’ayne this morning. O. N. Snellen made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Unclaimed letters are at the postoftioe for Robert Carpenter and J. O. Huston. J. H. Davis, of Portland, was in our city today attending to cement business. Father, Benzinger, of Hesse Cassel, is in our city the guest of Father Wilken. Fred McDowell and Leon Loch, of Bluffton, , were in our city last evening, the guests of lady friends. Mr. an Mrs. Harry Straub went to Sohum, Ohio, today, to make a short visit with relatives. Subsroibe for the Daily or Weekly Democrat for 1905. Send it to your friends for a Xmas gift. Mrs. Lucinda Burrell, who is suffering from dropsy, is very low, and chances for her recovery are very slight. Flunk Smith of Bluffton, who frequents Decatur and smiles on our fair sex, has been commissioned u justice of the peace. Misses Mary and Barbara Leh man, of Missouri, arrived this morning, and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huffman. H. M. Romberg left this afternoon for New York, on business of importance. He will return to enjoy Christmas with his family Say! Had you thought yet? Send the Daily or Weekly Demoract to your friends for a Christmas present. They are sure to appreciate it and think of you every day. Mrs. Jane Brown, of Jay county, has been found of unsound mind, and not Dupable of managing her business affairs. The same is the result of a circuit court trial. A story was going the rounds that Kae Krauss, the Hartford City murderess, was losing her mind, but the story is ntw Jbmng contradicted from sources that would indicate that he story was false. Have you thought of giving a Xmas present to some poor person? The pleasure is in giving to those who appreciate. Remember while making your arrangements for a happy day that there are poor people in distress. Auditor Brinneinan s new tax duplicates show that the taxes to lie collected in the county in 1904 will bo ♦.1.55.4'94'28' which with the delinquency of ♦ 15,920.48 of last year will makes total of ♦3,9111. <6 to be collected.—Bluffton News.

Dolls. All 25c kid body dolls 19c All 33c “ “ 23c All 38c “ “ 28c All 49c “ “ 39c All 63c “ “ 49c All 73c “ “ 56c All 83c “ “ 60c All 98c “ “ 77c All $1.23“ “ 89c All $1.48 “ “ 99c All $1.73 “ “ Jl.llc All $1.98 “ “ $1.21c All $2.48“ “ $1.71c Tool Cnests. 24c tool chests 21c 49c “ 41c 74c “ 63c 98c “ 83c $1.23 “ _99c

Ed Vanoil made a business trip to Geneva today. John McKean made a business trip to Monroe today. James Kinney, of Berne, was a business caller here today. James T. Merryman is attending [to legal business at Berne today. Burt Townsend made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Tom Buokmaster wetn to Berne ' today in the interest of Lyman | Bros. Miss Marie Brown went to Berne today to visit for a few days with friends. Mrs. Belle Snyder returned to Berne today. She was shopping while here. Mr. and Mrs. L. Everhart returned to Monroe today. They were shopping here. Mrs. H F. Kimble, of Geneva, passed through our city today en route to Bluffton. Mrs. Tom Buckmaster went to Geneva today to visit for a few days with relatives. Mrs. J. C. Honer went to Peter- | son, today, to visit with Mr. and Mrs. William Breiner. Dick Neptune returned today from Willshire, where he was visiting with his parents. Albert Winans returned to Willshire, today, after spending Sunday with his parents. Wanted—A girl to do general house work. Right price for the right girl. Inquire at the jail. N. S. Mygrant arrived today from Fort Wayne, where he was attending to insurance business. Mr. and Mrs. Piper arrived today from Bellefontaine, Ohio, and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Meyers. The Friday Night Euchre club will meet this evening with Mrs. C. O. France, and a fine session is expected. Bluffton barbers are thinking of raising the edge to fifteen cents for a plain old slobbery shave, with tallow for a mustache wax. The nerve of the Indians. Greatjreduotion in Homeseekers’ rates to the West and Southwest via the Clover Leaf route. Next excursion leaves Deo. 20, 1904. Don’t fail to consult ticket agents. The Eagles have instituted an armory at Portland with a charter membership of one hundred and thirty-nine. A banquet to visiting Eagles was on the program the night of institution There is not much stir in the townships over the election of road supervisors, which is to take place January 14. The position pays one dollar and a half a day and possesses a little authority in the bar gain.

Dolls. All 23c and 33c china dolls go at 19c All 10c and’lsc china dolls goat 8c All 5c dolls go at 4c Doll Heads. All 5c heads at................................. . 4c All 10c heads at 7c All 13c heads at 8c All 15c heacs at.. 10c All 19c heads at 13c All 23c heads at 17c All 33c heeds at 22c All 38c heads at 24c Pianos. All 25c pianos 19c All 49c pianos 39c Al) 74c pianos 62c All 98c pianos 79c

There is nothing finer tor a Christms present than a nice picture. Lyman Bros. 299d6 All kinds of useful Xmas gifts at popular prices at The South End Bargain Store next to Moser’s gallery. 289dtf Put it up in your home, any room will do. Con be put up in a few minutes’ time. Punching the bag is the greatest of all exercises, and will give you strength and development. Its practice improves the appetite, accelerates circulation and aids assimilation, quickens the eye sight and improves the complexion. There should be one in every home. 1 will put one up free of charge and give you a starter how to use it. Prices range from 11.50 to |4.00 j>er bag. I also have some of the lalttest syle of boxing gloves for saie. Address, P. J. Pitts, physical traner, agent, or leave orders at G! Rosenthal’s clothing store, 127 Second street, Decatur. Ind.

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Call on immigration agent of the Cotton Belt Lines for information in regard to rates, and the Snow Agency for descriptions of the \\ hite River Valey and Grand Prairie lands of Arkansas. New rail road lines have placed much valuable timber land and prairie farms upon the market. For additional particulars address the

SNOW ACENCY, Decatur, Indiana

Have You? Been in to see our line of USEFUL Xmas presents Come early this week and take a look while our Lines are com plete. Our Store his bien crowded with Biyers aud we are giving special values in all our lines. Come and See our new Style soles for slippers, shoe forms to keep your shoes in their original shape. Leggins and overgaiters. Soft velvety leather slippers for men, fur trimed slippers for ladies. Warm lined shoes and overshoes. These are presents that will please and make the receiver wish you a Merry Xmaß All goods exchanged after Xmas. CHARLIE VOGLEWEDE, THE SHOP SELLER Same Old Place 123 N. Second St.

Chairs. All 98c chairs at „ 84c All $1.23 chairs at 800 All $1.48 chairs at 99c All $1.39 chairs at 93c All $1.73 chairS at $1.28 All $1.79 chairs at $1.33 All $1.98 chairs at $1 42 All $2.19 chairs at $1.79 All $2.63 chairs at $1.91 Go-Carts. All 49c carts at _39c All 63c carts at 46c All 98c carts at 74e All $1.23 carts at 99c All $1.48 carts at ..sl.ll All $1.73 carts at.. $1.19 All $1.98 carts at _ $1.43 All $2.23 carts at $1.78 Horns. All 10c horns 8c All 25c horns 19c

Useful holiday gifts priced remarkably low for this week's selling at The South End Bargain Store. Useful holiday gifts priced remarkably low for this week’s selling at the South End Bargain StoreThe finest lino of pictures ever shown in Decatur at prices within the reach of all. Be sure and see them when selecting your Christmas present. Lyman Bros. 299d6

WE WILL PIANOS, ORGANS and Sheet Music AT COST Until January Ist, 1905. W. E. SMITH & Company. WINTER IS HERE ARE YOU GOING SOUTH? Or Southwest by the Clover Leaf and Cotton Belt Route. Excursion rates for a 21 day ticket.at about HALF FARE JANUARY 3, 1905