Daily Democrat, Volume 3, Number 13, Decatur, Adams County, 26 January 1905 — Page 3

k t NOW READ THIS ce < TOU i°tvT ' ° ur "'*’ *?*’ * F l *** n 'P n y did so. Did you? Thosa wbo did read it were wise and took advantage of the bargains we offered. WE DON’T ADVERTISE for FUN. WE ADVrI ■ I'OK Bl ISNESS and v\ r. GET 1F TOO. NOW LISTEN, there isn't anv u* trying to make you lM«lieve a falsehood, ho we ’’on't try. Some of the other fellows do try, but they take it out IN TRYING. So a ju- ■>"■ game. ALL the time mid not only tell you but i rove that "ECONOMY MEANS SAVING.” Os course we can’t make EVERYBODY believe thia, 'cause you can't make SOME people believe anything. That's tl .r < goiir*. It inn t i,tv ilnn we indulge mI. i >.,il.- I.ui soMI II.M ES it’s a good thing. We generally make ourselves In nrd through our prices. They are always low, but never the-leae you <an hear 'em. We . iiilv utideratmid our business meth'da lier» is only ONE right way to do ANYTHING. Thia is true in bu"im*s ns well as anything else, Therefore we want to do businesH the HIGHT way. II you are one of< ur n t(H KNOW IT. NOW THEN.If kOl do not appreciate THE ECONOMY STORE whose fault ie it? Simply through our honest buainess method* and honed and eouscientious advertising, we have eHtabliahial our trade, refore wea k you candidly why YOU don’t come here?

CROCKERY "Economy Me ms Saving." Borated soup dishes per set FBc Kin white soup dishes per set 29? ■>s and saucers per set for 19c Bulled cups and saucers per set 28c Inch white meat platter. 6c Borated pie plates each 5c I Borated b eakfast plates each He I SI 33c salads 79c I 51.23 c salads H9c 115 c cup and saucers 9c I 33c cups and saucers 17c I 49c cups and saucers 25c 115 c fruit saucers 10c carated fruit saucers per set 27c corated oat m val dishes per set 30c MISCELL INOUES bod tack hammer 4c I Ist steel adze eye hammer 8c I pod hitehet for 8c ' I 6c hinges per pair 3o» [1 8c hinges per pair 5c II 10c hinges per pair 7c | 11 15c hinges per pair • 10c I Dy size chair seat 4c ' 11 6c shelf brackets per pair 3c I 11 19c shelf brackets |ier pair 8c ' H 7c shelf brackets per pair 5c i i bars Aak soap for 21c I pod Wash bovrd for 13c I ove pipe per joint 9 II Gallon Oil can for 12c II ft cloth window shade for 19c II T

We have a full line of Sleds at ECONOMY Prices (7e are through with our inventory and are pleased with the result. Consequently we are in a position to offer these low We are not closing out any goods but we are selling them. When you think of low prices (all the time think of Xfe Deliver Goods The ECONOMY GM. EPPS'!

THE MAN ■ Who pays His Rent Must Hustle. THE MAN Who Doesn’t Pay, is obliged to Keep Moving. Just Hustle Into Fristoe’ Smoke House And «ee what a Complete Line of Tobacco and Cigars you Have to Select From. I Cal Miller made a visit at Marion B today. I Ben Smith made a visit at Fort Wayne last evening. | Nathan Wyatt made a visit at Jort Wayne last evening. I John Hey returned to Williams lust evening, after a visit in this city- | C. J Lutz returned last evening Wrom Brene, where he was attending 9)o legal business. I Mrs. Emma Doudan returned to iWillshie today, after a visit here, a guest of reltives. P. Miss Maud rCully eturned to Fort Wayne last evening, after a visit here, a guest of friends. | Lew Sampson and wife returned to Fort Wayne last evening, after making a visit here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Radebush returned to LaOtto last evening. While here they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs Lew Hughes. E. Bart Lenhart, A. Van Camp and Orval Harrutf went to Hunting- | ton last evening to attend a meeting of the Knights of Pythias. The annual mite barrel opening of the Missionary society of the Methodist church will be held tonight at the home of Mrs. Fred Schafer. Everybody invited. Mrs. Hess, Andrew Miller, Peter Meyer and Paul Miller, jr., went to Payne, Ohio, last evening, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Maimamaer, an old friend. The Schafer Hardware company are excavating their basement and have invented away of their own to save time and money. The dirt is loaded into wagons by means of a shaft, he belt carries tho dirt being propelled by aid of a gas engine.

GRANITE WARE ‘ Economy Means Saving" 10 qt. Granite water pall 30c 14 qt. granite dish pan 4«c No. 8 granite tea kettle Me No. 26 granite wash basin 10c 24c granite sauce pan 15e 18c granite sauce pan 10c l»c granite preserving kettle 13c 33c granite " ” 22c 8 qt. granite ” ” 34c « qt. granite ” ” 31c 2 qt. granite tea pot Ito Any size frying pan... 10c Painted tin chamber pail Ito Reflector lamp complete with No. 2 burner for ... 15c Any 25c glass lamp complete 17c 2 packages tooth picks 05c 5o envelopes for 03c Full quart bottle ammonia OHc 18 boxes carpet tacks 0.5 c Large hottie machine oil 04c No. 2 lamp burner 05c 15c shoe soles for 10c ____ • ——: All 3 and 4c laces per yard 02c All 5 and 6--laves per pan! 04c Ironing wax 6 for 5c Cabinet hair pins for 3c Pants buttons per dozen 1c Hooks and eyes per card * lc I 3 bars 5c toilet s;ap 10c I Nickel-plated comb and brush case 10c

Wilda Watts made a business visit at Berne today. Mack McMahon made a visit at Fort Wayne last evening. Miss Laisure went to Petoieum today to visit a few days with rela tives. .1. F. Wertz returned to Bluffton today. While here he was transacting business. Mart Moran left last evening for Valparaiso, where he will enter the Valparaiso college. Al Parker, returned to Toledo today. While here he was attending to tobacco business. Ben Rice returned last evening from Portland, where he was attending to timber business Ira Thomas returned to Fort Wayne last evening . While here he was the guest of his sister. P. K Kinney returned last evening from Geneva, where he was called owing to the death of bis mother. A sleighing party last evening drove to the home of Peter Zeser and there spent several pleasant hours. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dea tn returned to Bluffton todav. They wreehere attending the Jackson Meyers nuptials. Mr. and Mrs. Lesher and daughter returned t.> Grand Rapids, Mich., last evening, after visiting in this city the guests of relatives. The C. Y. M. C. will meet this evening at 7:30 at their club rooms. Matters of importance are to be disGU’seii and all membes are requested to be present. All iuemliers of the Knights of Pythias lodge are requested to lie present at the hall this evening, as first and second degree wrok will l>e conferred. L. C. Waring, of mitteen factory fame, yesterday celebrated his birthday in a most fitting manner. Larry desired us to keep his exact age a secret for a few days, as he desires to lierak the news gently to his friends. Lewis Waggoner, cne of the best known citizens of Decatur, is quite low with an attack of lagrippeand lung trouble, with which he has suffered several weeks. He is reported slightly improved today, but h : s oonditon is still serious

■ J. H. Homer made a vsit at Fort Wayne this morning. Judge Erwin s attendng to busi ness at Portland today. C. A. Litter made a business viist at Fort Wayne this morning. H. O. Roop made a business trip at Fort Wayne this morning. Mrs. Jesse Ford returned to Berne today, after making a visit here with relatives. Mrs Williams returned to Geneva today. Whle here she was a guest of friends. Miss Howard returned to Fort Wayne today. While here she was a guest of fiends. P. K. Kinney and family left today for Geneva to attend the tun eral of his mother. J. W. Place is attending to business at Fort Wayne today in the interest of his firm. Mrs. J. H. Hnghes went to Ber ne, todav. being called there owing to the death of her mother. Five girls arrived todav from Fort Wayne, and have accepted employ, ment at the mitten factory. Harry Cooken, who was kicked a few days ago by a vicious mule, is reported to be resting easier today, but is still not out of danger. Frank Pierce returned to Fort Wayne this morning. While here he purchased a fine team of horses from J. W. Robinson, the feed stable man Mr Pierce is the owner of Kingmore, a very fast grand circuit pacing horse. Last evening Miss Ella Shell of this county and Samuel P. Fink hauser, of Van Wert county, Ohio, were quietly married at the home of Rev. A. W. West at Wren, Ohio. The happy young couple are well known in this city, and the Democrat. extends congratulations. The Bon Ton club met last even ing with Miss Rose Tonnellier and a fine time was had. Whist was installed as the favorite pasttime. The prize winners wore Misses Bertha Deininger and Anna Martin and Misses Bess Tonndler and Agnes My loft. Refreshments were then served, after whih the club adjourned to meet next Wednesday evening with Miss Katie Mylott.

TINWARE “Economy Means Saving." 5 or H qt. pudding pan for 5c Any size pie pan 3o 3 or 4 qt. coffee pot 10c Tin cups each lc (only 5 to a customer) 10c collender for 7c No. 8 tea kettle for 190 8c wash pan for 5c 5c wash pan for 3c 10c wash pan for 7c •I qt. preserving kettle 9c 8c heavy tin bread pan c Any size dipping pan 10b Any size sauce pan 15c No. 8 galvanized tvottom wash lioiler 49c No. 8 all galvanized wash boiler 57c No. 8 copper bottom wash boiler b9c No. 8 copper bottom and rim wash boiler 93c 51.98 wash boiler guaranteed f 1.49 No. 8 all copper boiler 1.79 25c dinner pail for 21c 33c dinner pail for 2lic Galvanized coal hod 24c All 10c bese, per pair for 8c 2 pairs men’s 10 sox 14c Curling irons each 4c Shoe tacks box for 3c 3odozen best safety pins 10c All 2*c purses for 19c All 50c purses for 37c 8 x 10 Mirrors for 10c Iron hand les each 5c

Perry Foraker, of Geneva, was a visitor here today. Mrs. C. W. Coffelt went to Berne today to viist for a few days with relatives. M. Holmes went to Fort Wayne this morning to consult an eye specalist. Mrs. Jennie Kelley, of Van Buren passed through our city today,en route to Berne With all the snow the sleighing is nothing extra, especially on the country pikes. Children are notoriously eager to acquire facts. The following question was asked by a lad of seven, after he had ridden upon his uncle's knee: “Say, Uncle Will, what becomes of your lap when you stand up?” Philip had gone to bring in the new kittnes to show them to a visitor His mother, hearing a shrill mewing, called out, “Don’t hurt the kittens, Philip!” From the hall came the reassuring answer, “Oh. no. I’m carrying them very carefully by the stems ” Mary C. Kraner died at her home on the Adams and Jay oountyline Friday night after a brief lillness with lagripjie. The funeral was held Sunday at 1:30 p. m. from theMaoklin church and interment at the Daugherty cemetery.—Geneva Herald. Rural Route Carrier Warren Ham rick, of route ten, desires in this manner to express his sincere thanks to Homer Faust and E. T. Jones, two of his patrons, for their kind work, in elearing about a quarter of a mile of road yesterday, which had drifted in a terrible shape with snow, and he may in the future be able to show his appreciation of the same. The Goshen News Times says: “All over the world there are people of mature physiques and every indication of strength, whose weakness crop out in one way or another. Some rook the boat; others pull chairs out from under you prepare to seat yourself; some more point guns thinking they are not loaded; others write letters and sign other people’s names; and some, blessed Tie Jtheir memory, blow into gun barrels. The atter is always the l>est thing.

FANCY LAMPS. “Economy Menus Saving." All 73c lamps 500 All 98c lamps. 6«o All 41.23 lamps 75c All 1.88 lamps $1.25 All 2.33 lamps 1.38 All 2.48 lamps 1.60 All 2.88 lamps 1.78 All 3.45 lamps 1.08 Al) 3.88 lamps 2.18 All 4.18 lamps 2.33 Ah 4.88 lamps All 8.38 lamps 3.83 All 805 lamps 4.13 All 7.88 lamps 460 Here is a chance to buy a fancy Lamp at I LESS than cost. We have’nt figured cost at all. In some cases there are only one or two of a kind, so if you want one it’s up i to you. —- I ■' *—• — 11 Horseshoe bottom tumblers, set . 8 All 10c glassware, each 8c Wash bowl and pitcher for 68c I No. 3 galvanized tub for 59 c No. 2 “ “ l»c No. 1 “ “ 43 c 8 wardrobe hooks for 5 C 10c scrub brush for 7 0 25c box paper for io n 2 cookey cutters for ' o

The editor of a paper in Nevada i« hiding in the hills to escape a mob which is after him for gettii g the report of a cattle show and a concert, mixed. It read this way : ‘ The concert given by sixteen young ladies last eveningw as highly appreciated. They sang in a most charming manner winning the plaudits of the audience jwhich pronounced them to be the finest herd of Shorthorns in the country. A few are of a rich color, but the majority were spotted, brown and white. Several of the heifer are ablebodied, clean limbed animals and promise to be good milkers. BUSINESS MENTION Sleds, sleds, sleds, at The Economy. Extra low prices will be made on all kinds of picture and frames at Lyman Bros. 10d* Wanted—A housekeeper, middle agea lady preferred. Good wages to right party. Enquire of Mrs. H. L. Conter, Fifth street. Wanted—A stack of straw. Last year's will do. Call or see The J . W. Place Co. at once. Economy means saving. See the low prices on our sleds. Wanted — Furnished room with heat, by man and wife. Inquire at this office. ts We have the best facilities in the state to make up any sized picture or picture frame. Lyman Bros. 10d6 Mexico nineteen hours nearer. Double daily through service, Iron Mountain route. Ask ticket agents or G. A. A. Deane, Jr., T. P. A., 200 Sentinel Bldg., Indianapolis, fair condition. Large orchard and plenty of good timber. A rich and fertile soil; a first-class title will be given. The farm will sell between this and spring. Be sure and do not miss a bargain. Write or see Samuel Houk, executor, Decatur rural route seven. Residence %of a mile east of Williams staion. Come and see me and I will show you the farm and treat you with due respect. 29?d4wks BCHURGKR A SMITH, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Notaries. Abelractere, Heal F.eUte Agents. Money to Loan. Deeds and Mortgage.. written on short notice. Office in Allison block second story, over Friatoe'a Smoke House. Decatur, Indiana.

Notice To Township and City Trustees. Your January,’l9os, draw will b i ready for’your acceptance on January 28 and 30, 1905. J. H. Voglewede. Treasurer. A SPECIALTY All kinds of barn and other lumber sawing. Prices right. Leave orders at the Decatur Cement Factory or see 303-d-2w LENH ART & M YERS.

TIME TABLES GRAND RAPIDS & INDIANA RAILWAY September 25. 1004-Nowin effect. Sun soma souTnDaily Sun Ex Sun Ex S only Lv, Decatur t:obam 714 am 1,16 pm 7 sipn>7 *6pm Ar.Protland j»i " 8-15" 1:13“ b 55 ' b;4s'. •• Richmond jjo • 944 " 340 " 10.15. “ Cincinnati 7:13 " ia:ipnns;ss ’’ train sleeper to Cincinnati. i:i6 train -par lor car. Train* arrive from south at 130 a. m. 7:59 a. ni. daily aud 3.17 p. m. Ex Sunday. aoiMGMORTM Daily Daily to Ex Suu Gd Rapids (jr. Decatur I:3oam 759 a tn - 3’7 P Ar Ft. Wayne 220 * 8:50 “ 420 ’ •• Gd Rapids 6:45“ r. 50 p.m 940 “ “ Traverse City 125 pm 8:0 ° “ “ Petosky 2:50 “ 9:35 “ 6:05 a.tn “Mackinaw 4’5“ 10 5° “ 7J20 t :to train sleeping car to Grand Rr .i ls and Mackinaw Dity 7:59 a m. train par’, r car to Grand Rapids and Mackinaw City 3 ’7, V ni train parlor car to Grand Rapids, sleeping car to Mackin* » City. Trains arrive from north at 1:08 a. m. , .14 a m. 1.16 p. m. 751 p.m, T, Bryson, Age C. 1.. Ix>ckwood. C. P. A Gr. Rapids, Mich. NEW ERIE TIME TABLE. F.AST BOUND No. a a. tn. So ■ I I Sun NO. 4 I No. 14 ex. Sun HiSUp.m, NO. 10. . ... .... .. . .... . 2.» ' . ,n. No, i 4 does Hot carry biurguge. ami does n carry passengei'seast o* Marion, Ohio. WEST BOUND No. 7 — No 9 - — • ’’>• Ho! 21 eV sun U I' No. I No. U..- • tu. (except Monday * & lav- fol’g hoc. No 13 dooa not carry baggage. CLOVER LEAF. In effect June 2h, 1804. BAST, , 0 s—Commercial Traveler, detly ... *iY <0 2—Mall,daily, except Sunuuy .It ." to 4—Day Brurees. dally No 22— Local Freight !»:’ W RST «O<— Dayßiprese. da11y..... . 1 <o I—Mall, dally except Sunday 11: No 2—Commercial Traveler, dally -10;0 to 23—Local Freight Lake Erie « Western Time card from Bluffton Ind. SOUTHBOUND <o.4l—Dally exept Sunday • .40.12—Daily exceptSundayll No. 3S— Daily except Sunday »: No 41 rune through to Inalanapolle w hange. arriving lO lWa rn No. 42 leaves Indlanopolla at 7:o<>a m. hrough without change, arriving at Bl OtMa m No. 41 and 42 run via Muncie * BIK gDWARD LITTMAN J TRUSTEE ROOT TOWOSHIP ' Office Day Monday of each week