Complete directory of Adams County : a complete list of all residents of the cities and towns ; together with complete rural list, 1908, Part 4

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Publication date: 1908
Publisher: Portland, Ind., M. & K. Directory Co.
Number of Pages: 514


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Simcoke, Ada, (widow) 315 Mercer ave


Simmerman, Geo, (Emma), labor- er, s Ist


Sivers, Fred, (Ada), bartender, 1023 Madison. (Kittie, Charlie Slusser, Harry, (Mary), railroader. High


Smith, Adam J, (Alewilda), lumber merchant, 229 s and


Smith, Alice, ( widow), s Ist


Smith, A. O, (Mary), laborer, R R 2, (Thurman, Florence)


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J. B. Holthouse, Pres. H. F. Callow, Sec'y. F. H. Heuer, Tres.


The Holthouse Drug Co.


. Dealers In .... DRUGS, BOOKS, PAINTS, WALL PAPER, Etc.


We Carry a Complete Stock of the Best Goods in Our Line at Prices that Are IRight


Make Us Prove It


Decatur Indiana


Use


fornar RRoller Mills Golden Dove Flour


We sell Spring Ubeat flour, Pure Buckwheat, Rye flour, Corn Meal and Chop ffeed. H. H. BREMERKAMP Phone No. 70. Decatur, Indiana.


CITY BAKERY and RESTAURANT PROVER BROS .. Proprietors.


FINE LUNCH AT ALL HOURS MEALS FRUITS, CONFECTIONARY


We also offer the Best Bakery Products in the city. Oysters in Season 'Phone 45. West side Second street.


DECATUR, INDIANA.


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WITHI, A B, plumber, w Monroe


:WITH. BJ, (Elizabeth), druggist, > 4th. (Estella, Elmo, Virgie) with, Cecilia, clerk, 428 n 3rd vntth, Chas E, retired, 1121 Adams WITH, DAVID, (Ethel), attorney, (o) Monroe. (Byard, Romona) Smith, Dina, (widow), 138 s 5th. (C'lara, Gertrude, Bernard)


Smith, Floyd, (Erie), bartender, 236 s 4th


.nith, Frank, (Lena), repair shop, 342 s 3rd. (Clarence, Inez)


Smith, Fred, (Stella), 'motorman, n 3rd


Smith, Harvey, (Goldie), telephone lineman, 347 n roth


Sauth, Henry Jacob, (Elizabeth. retired, 60 Marshall. (Ida)


i.nith, James, (Ida), railroader, s 7th. (Hilda, Allen, Wilma)


Smith, Jesse (Laura), well driller, 722 n ,2nd. (Bertha, Harry; Carl, Marie)


Smith, J A, (Alice), clerk, 529 n 3rd .. (Vernice)


SMITH, J H, (Etta), justice peace, 210 $ 9th


Smith, Joe, (Maggie), carpenter, 318 h roth


Smith, John, teamster, n 2nd. ( Bertha, Blanche, Orpha)


Smith, Joseph, (Adeline), farmer, Mercer, ave


Smith, Rosie, school teacher, Mer- cer ave


SMITH, LAWRENCE, (Lola), plumber, 611 Jefferson


Smith, Mary, (widow), 4th. (Mar- garet)


vnith, ME, (Rilla), bartender, 330 n 8th


with, Midge, 229 s 2nd


auth, Michael, (Sophia), laborer, 315 Jackson


Smith, Dr W E, (Lillie), physician & surgeon, 218 s 2nd. (Luciele, Genevive)


Smitley, John, (Jennie), fireman, 601 Russell,


Snellon, O M, (Alice), traveling salesman, (Inez. Frank)


Snow, Earl, (Myrtle), printer, n 2nd


Snyder, Frank, (Cora), stone ma- son, s 7th st. (Nola, Claude, Florence)


Snyder, Fred, (Eva), painter, 321 n 9th


Snyder, Mary, (widow), Madison and 13th


Snyder, Peter, (Catharine), butcher, 121 s 9th. (Adeline, Ottillia,


Norbert, Edgar, Joseph, Mary) Sowle, Charlie, (Ida), pattern maker, 216 s 8th. (Rex, Jno, Glen)


Spahr, John, (Margaret), teamster, n 2nd. (Orruf, Dale, Clark)


Spangler, Jacob, retired, 104 s 8th. (Eliza)


Spencer, C W, electrician, 312 n 2nd


Spencer, G W, (Emily), electrician, 312 n 2nd


Spies, William, (Margaret), retired minister, 309 n 4th


Sprague, Harvey, (Della), barber, Decatur st. (James)


Sprague, R B, (Mary), retired, 712 Marshall st


Sprague, John, (Sarah), street sweeper, 314 n 11th. (Ida, Tim- othy, Oscar, Marion)


Sprang, Daniel, (Lucy), timber business


Springer, L. Z, (Rosie), laborer, n 12th


SPRUNGER, ELI, (Susannah), horse dealer, s ist. (Florence, Leo)


Spuhler, Barbara, (widow), Wal- nut st


with, Veronica, (widow), 428 n Spuhler, John, (Minnie), clerk, n 3rd. (Anna, Maggie) 5th


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The Keller Incubator Co. of DECATUR, INDIANA


Invites you to examine the merits of their products. Machines that will hatch and rear your chicks. Life Pre- servers. Send for Catalogues


The Keller Incubator Co.


Decatur, Indiana.


B. W. SHOLTY


ATTORNEY AT LAW -


AND FIRE INSURANCE AGENT DECATUR, INDIANA.


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PAUL G. HOOPER, Pres. E. BURT LENHART. Sec'y.


We offer first mortgage invest- ments as safe as government bonds, netting investors 6 and 7 per cent. We make farm loans at 5 per cent. We write abstracts and insure titles


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LOAN AND ABSTRACT CO.


(INCORPORATED 1903. )


DECATUR, INDIANA


LOAN COMPANY


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Yager Bros. Up to date FURNITURE dealers and UNDERTAKERS. & Reinking Calls attended day and night


Phones 44- 105-573. DECATUR, INDIANA.


waltes, Abraham, retired, s 9th. l.rona. Arminda, Nellie)


Varost, John, ( Eva), clerk, 23 In. dina st. (Alma, Agnes, Florien, Mary, Helena, Charlie)


Mangle, Rev L A, (Maud), minis- tor U' B church, 204 8 9tl. Donald, Kenneth, Howard)


vorle , A N, (Elizabeth), agricul- tural, 503 Madison


v:rrle, Chas, (Mary), carriage and harness store, n 3rd


«:rele, Dayton, (Elizabeth), labor- et. w Monroe st. (Iva. Lillie, Forest, Zelma, Edna, Eugene) vrele, Ernest, (Cecil), machinist, 116 s qth


Seele, Geo, (Irene), racket store, Marshall


vrele, G E, (Goldie), laborer, 122 n ist


verle. H S, Linnie), county re- vorder, n ftth. (Harold) Vrele, Marv, (widow ), 334 Win- chester


. rele Morris, laborer, 334 Win- chester


Pele. Rebecca, seamstress, 410 Marshall


Mein, Peter, (Hettie), cigar ma- Arr. 523 Jefferson. (Eva)


Metler. Henry, (Rebecca), garden- Fr, 128 s 9th


"etwon, Chancy, (Liddie), janitor, * 13 Nuttman


Y'avens, Aaron, (Jennie), laborer, " Elm. (Harry, Zelina)


Vevens, Edwin, clerk. w. Madison Sevens, Elwood, (Winnie), fire- man, Line


Vevens, Henry, (Martha), laborer, Madison. (Ada, Clarence, Edwin)


Maler, David, (Catharine), paint. rr, w Monroe st


Stone, James K, justice peace, 215 s 2nd


Stone, Victoria, 215 s 2nd


Stoneburner, Abe, (Rachel), la- borer, 133 s gth. (Vida)


Stoneburner, Israel, operator, 133 s 9th


Stoneburner, J B. (Mary), music store, Madison. (Loura)


Stoneburner, Richard, (Elizabeth), sec boss, Elm. (Mable)


Straub, Daniel, (Sadie), laborer, n 3rd. (Harry, William, Charlie, Frank)


Strebe, Christ, (Maggie), foreman, 742 High


Strickler, Gilbert, (Goldie), la- borer, 747 High


Studabaker, Hattie, 224 n 4th


Studabaker, Jennie, (widow), cor 4th and Adams


Studler, Abraham, (May), retired, 109 S IIth


Stults, Lee, (Carrie), hostler, il'in- chester. (Johnnie, Harry)


Stults, James D, (Effie), street commissioner, 242 6th. (Jacob, Mary, Charlie, Fay)


Stultz, Jno, ( Elizabeth), insurance agent, 11O s 8th


Sudduth, Albert, ( Mary), laborer, w Elm


Sudduth, E, (Sarah), fireman, Grant


Sudduth, Wm, (Gertie), section hand, HOI Elm st


Sudduth, W H, (Hannah), retired, 1119 Patterson. (Walter)


Sullivan, Chas, (Mrs Chas), prop restauraat, w Monroe


Sullivan, James, (Isabella), la- borer, w Adams


Sutherland, Mrs Cal, (widow), dressmaker, 808 High


Sutilef, Mary, 633 n 5th


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Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson


For


Fine Clothing


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.. Furnishings For MEN and BOYS


"The Big Store Block" Telephone 1no. 473 Teeple, Brandyberry & Peterson Decatur, Indiana


LINN & PATTON


Architects, Contractors and Builders Estimates Furnished on Aplication.


If in need of a Slate Roof See us. Prices Right Office and Shop corner Market and Rugg Sts. LINN &&, PATTON


DECATUR INDIANA


John Schafer


Proprietor of


C. & E. Lunch and Sample TRoom


Between the two Depots -- Erie and Clover Leaf. DECATUR. INDIANA.


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Suttles, Arthur, (Hattie), school teacher, 122 $ 5th


Suttles, Chas E, (Ida), carpenter, 338 Mercer ave


SUTTON, J C, {Garnett), attor- ney, 600 Mercer ave. (Alex, Murray)


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TAGUE, FRED B, (Etta), shoe merchant, 518 Madison. (Glen) Teeple, Frank, (Agnes), drayman, 302 n 8th. (Mary, Louisa, David)


Teeple, Geo, (Caroline), retired, 904 Adams st


TEEPLE, CHAS, (Maggie), cloth- ier, s 4th


Teeple, Judson, (Margaret), attor- ney, 613 n 2nd


Teeple, Ray, operator, 613 n 2nd: Teeple, T H, (Delana), flagman, 426 Mercer ave! ! ʻ Teeple, Wm, carpenter, 229 n 9th. Iva, Bessie, Marie. Freddie)


Tester, Geo, (Edith), harness maker, Cleveland st


Tester, Jacob, (Mary), machinist, 904 Nuttman st


Tester, Tilden, (Grace), painter, n 2nd


Terveer, Bernard, book-keeper, 580 Madison


Terveer, B J, (Mary);" retired, 580 **


Madison. (Mayme, Clara, Emma) ʻ Tettman, J Il, (Catharine), shoe- 215 s 3rd


Thomas, Henry, ~(Olive), cigar maker, s 2nd. ( Portia)


Thomas, Ira; (Anna), carpenter, ' 611 Russell. (Dan, Grant, Glen, Loura, William) :


Thomas, John, (Della), teamster, n Ist st


Thomas, P B, (Estella), physician and surgeon, 228 s 3rd. (Bryce, Carrie)


Thompson, Jolin, (Emma), laborer, 218 n 8th. (Dorus)


Thompson, Mrs Kate, 632 n 2nd Thompson, Vane, 208 s 16th


Thornburg, Jane, (widow); R R 2 Todd, Harvey, (Sadie), teamster, s 10th.' (Maggie)


Tonellier, Amelja, stenographer, n 4th'


TONELLIER, JOE, (Etta), sa -: loon, 704 n 5th. (Rose, Marie, "Dick)


Touhey, James, retired, 441 n 4th Touhey, Mrs Ellen, (widow), 441 n 4th. (Katie)


Frick, .Jonas, (Myrtle), school' teacher, 109 s 10th


Trick, Wm, (Katie), laborer, Pat- teison st


Trim, Henry, (Sarah), laborer, -Grant st


Trim, Thomas, (Viola), laborer, s 9th. (Floyd)


Trout, D G M, (Flora), retired `physician, Mercer ave


Troutner, Clifford, (Ella), laborer, Grant


›Troutner, L L; (Anna), laborer, 1021 Adams st. (Carl, Wayne)' True, Chas; ' (Mary), merchant, .\Vinchester. ( Brice) .


TYNDALL, JOHN, (Mary), man- ufacturer tile and brick, Monroe st. (Daniel, Ralphi)


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Urick, L .N. (Grace). laborer n ** 11th <


Vail, Daniel, (Blanch), timber dealert n 5tlı 7 Vail, John W, (Christina), timber Fdealer, 607 Madison


Van Camp, Anson, (Laura), prop


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SMITH, YAGER & FALK'S DRUG STORE


Is the Best Place in Eastern Indiana to get your Drugs, Wall Paper, Books, Paints. Oils, and Varnishes


We Carry a Full Line of E erything in the Drug Line including CIGARS, TOBACCO, PERFUMES and RUBBER GOODS


When you want drugs or have a prescription filled, you are compelled to rely on some one else; therefore, it is necessary that they should be competent. We have nothing but compe- tent persons in our employ.


Dou get just what you want Et the Right Price.


Smith, Dager & Falk The Druggists


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Yager Bros. Up to date FURNITURE dealers and UNDERTAKERS. & Reinking Cails attended day and night


Phones 44 - 105-573. DECATUR, INDIANA.


foundry and machine wks, 123 n Ist. (Ida, Beatrice, Edwina, Paul, Neoma)


VANCE, LEE, ( Anna), clothier, n 2nd st


Vancil, Ed, (Ida) traveling sales- man, 317 n 5th st. (Donald, Kenneth)


Vandewater, Nicholas ( Florence), fireman water works, n end


Vaughn, Fred, (Bessie ), mail car- rier, 218 n 10th


Venis, Thos, (Minnie), laborer, Cook and Patterson sts. (Jen- nie, Evangeline, Iva, Ray)


Venis, Martin, (Sarah), foreman section, 212 5 8th. (Lillie, Glen) VOGELWEDE, CHARLIE, (An- nie), shoe merchant, 509 Monroe Vogelwede, Garrett, retired. High. (i.izzie)


Noglewede, Clem, (Minnie), shoe merchant, n 4th


Vogel vede, Dude, clerk, s 4th


Vogelwede, Bertha, s 4th


Vogelwede, Henry, (Mary. ) farmer, > 4th. (Rosie, Agnes)


Vogelwede. John, (Christena. ) farmer. 116 s 3rd


Vogt, Christ, (Liddie). city engi- neer, 306 Marshall st. (Paul, Bertha )


Volmer, Anna, (widow), 620 Madison. (Alphonso, Benj)


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Wagner, John, (Sarah), laborer, 30} n Ist. (Ben, David)


Walters, Lee, (Grace), attorney, 215 $ 5th. (Kenyon)


Ward, W H, (Florence), real es- * tate agt, n 3rd


Waring. L. C, mgr glove factory, Rooms cor 3rd and Adams


Warner, Clem, (Alice), school teacher, 264 7th


Watkins, Clara, (widow), n 8th. (Jessie, Bub, Cecil, Mary)


Watkins, Fred, (Lydia), laborer, Patterson. (Bessie, Marion, Chester)


Watson, L E, real estate agt, 704 n 2nd


Watson, W E, clerk, n ist


Watis, W W, (Anna), retired, 6th


Weaver, CJ, (Ella), racket store, 248 n 5th


Weaver, Vane, 248 n 5th


Weber, John B, horse dealer, 222 n 4th. (Amelia. Agnes, Charles, Leo)


'Weiland, Margaret, ( widow), 104 s Ioth


Weiland, Martin, tinner, - 1023 Monroe


Weiland, Wm. ( Caroline), retired. 1023 Monroe. (Clara)


Weikle, Daniel sr, (Ella), carpent- er, s 14 st. (Daniel, Anna )


Weldy, C M, ( Lavina), retired, 517 Marshall


Weldy, Daniel, retired, 122 $ Ist Weldv, H H, 517 Marshall


WELFLEY, ANDREW, insurance agt, Coffee & Rinehart rest


Welker, Melvin, (Rosie), laborer, 103 5 10th


WEMHOFF, BERNARD, (Mary),


Wagner, Phillip, (Rosie), telegraph, operator, 816 Chestnut prop monumental works, 125 4th Walsh, Alice, 327 n 2nd Walters, Emery, (Laura), well WEMHOFF, GEO, (O)sa), stone driller, 617 Decatur mason n 8th. (Adrian, Eulalia)


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THE PEOPLES


BAKERY and RESTAURANT


FRESH BREAD, PIES AND CAKES


Meals and Short Orders a Specialty. Opposite Court House 'Phone 27


Decatur Lumber Co.


All kinds of Lumber, Building Hardware and Coal.


Corner First and Jefferson Streets 'Abone 253


JESSE C. SUTTON.


ATTORNEY AT LAW DECATUR, INDIANA. OVER OLD ADAMS COUNTY BANK.


ED BULTEMEYER, FOR FIRST-CLASS LIVERY


When you want a Swell Out-fit don't fail to see me. Let me board your horse. The best of care given to each boarder.


'Phone 417. E. Jefferson St.


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At the Top


For Good Goods and best Prices I. Our Motto.


and to the front always. Because we are noted leaders for the Best Styles and Wear in the the Shoe Line.


F. B. Tague Shoe Store. Decatur. Ind.


WEMHOFF, OSWALT, stone


mason, 125 4th


Wemhoff, l' J, asst cashier, Adams co bk, 125 4th


Werder, Emma, 524 Marshall


Werder, Lizzie, 524 Marshall


Worst, Fred, (Malissa), laborer, Line


Wertzberger, Barney, (.Anna), bar- ber, 754 Mercer ave


Wertzberger, Geo, (Edna), labor- er, 215 s gth. (Marie)


Wertzberger, Hattie, milliner, 227 $ 3rd


Wertzberger, Michael, (Sarah), janitor, 227 s 3rd


Wetter, W A, (Annie), retired, 722 n 5th. (Letta)


Wherry, Elizabeth, (widow), n 3rd. ( Bessie)


Whitcomb, W W, (Alice), chiro- podist, 407 n 2nd


Whitright, Abe, (Ida), laborer, 5th. (Samuel, Abe)


Whitright, Ed. (Blanche), labor- er, Elm


Wilcox, Rev C B, (Elsie) minister M E church, 516 Monroe. (Har- old)


Wilkens, Father Theodore, 116 4th Wilkinson, Harry, (Minnie), fore- man Erie RR, s 14th. (Warren, Walter)


Williams, Albert, (Maude ), labor- er, 227 5 7tlı


Williams, John. ( Hanna ), laborer, w Madison


Williams, Wm, (Louisa), laborer, n 3rd. ( Fannie, Elsie, Breton, Gladys, Jesse)


Wilson, Curley, (Mable), baker, 530 Jefferson


Winans, Frank, (Ella), brick ma- son, 916 Nuttman. (Anna, Fred, Nellie, Edwin)


Winans, Leanota, teacher, 916 Nuttman


Winans, Mary, seamstress, 916 Nuttman


Winans, Quincey, teamster, 916 Nuttman


WVinnes, Anna, shoe merchant, 423


Jefferson. (Jesse, clerk,) Nellie, teacher, William, clerk )


Winters. Gro, (Louise ), ses, Chest - nut. (Mary, Clarence)


Winters, Wm, laborer, Chestnut. (Martha, Lizzie)


Wise, Charlie, 101 n 5th


Wise, Lewis, (Susie), laborer, 101 n 5th. (Jacob, Tillie)


Wise, Lewis, Jr, (Bessie), laborer, n 5th


Wise, Willis, (Myrtle), laborer, 117 n 7th. (Gladys Chronister and Beatrice Chronister)


WVisehaupt, Howard, 542 Nuttman ave


Wisehaupt, Juo D, (Lucy), plumb- er, 542 Nuttman ave


Wisner, Adaline, (widow), 1022 Adams st


Wolf, Viola, domestic, Monroe st Wolford, Roy, (Della), mail car- rier, McBarnes


Wolpert, Thresa, (widow), 528 Marshall st. (Sophia, Anna, Katie)


Woods, Emanuel, ( Jane), contrac- tor, 1113 Momoe. (Jennie)


Woods, Wm, ( Wilda), laborer, 334 n 8th


Woods, Wm R, clerk, 334 n 8th


Woodward, Jno, laborer, 407 n 2nd Woodward, Mary, ( widow ), 325 S 3rd


Worden, Ira, domestic, 1003 Mon- roe st


Woy, John, retired farmer, 616 n 5th


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A South Bend Watch Frozen in Ice Keeps Perfect Time.


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You might freeze a South , Bend Watch in ice without af- fecting its time-keeping quali- ? ties in the slightest degree. 3


They are proof against varia- tions caused by railway travel, horseback riding, automobiling or any of the many jolts and jars and bangs of every day use.


We absolutely guarantee South Bend Adjusted Watches to be satis- factory timc-keepers. Made in all 3 standard sizes and styles at prices to suit any purse.


We will be pleased to show you our line of these watches and explain to you how, through the wonderful South Bend Balance Wheel, a South Bend Watch adjusts itself to every temperature automatically.


W. L. LEHNE Jeweler. Decatur, Ind.


We also carry Elgin, Waltham, 1. . cis and Rockford Movements. Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware and Co. Glass. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. All work Guaranteed.


"The Greatest Possible Value for Your Money." Is Our Motto.


CLARK J. LUTZ


ATTORNEY


Cffice over National Bank


DECATUR INDIANA


W. E. Fulk


SUPERINTENDENT WATER WORKS


City Building, Corner 3rd. and Madison Streets


Phones Office 369 Residence 71. DECATUR INDIANA


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"'satt. Samuel, (Mary), farmer, R W 2


Winn, Elizabeth, 103 n 7th. +Gilancy, Electa )


:'un, Rue, car inspect, Patterson


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Tager, Anna, 228 s 2nd st YAGER, HARMAN, furniture and undertaking, 228 s 2nd


Yager, Jacob, (Mary), laborer, 420 Mercer ave


TAGER, JOHN, furniture and undertaking, 228 s 2nd


YAGER, LEE, traveling salesman, 228 s and Yager, Louisa, 228 s 2nd


Yahne, Anna, (widow), grocery, Walnut st


Yobst, Chas, (Agnes), plumber. R R 4. (Lillian, Mildred)


Yocum, Elmer, (Annie), laborer, Rod st. (Gale, Nola, Addie, John, Gus)


Yocum, Henry, (Ada), liveryman, 256 n Ist


York, (Marion, (Allie), prop whip stock factory, R R 2. (Bessie, Doyt, Effie, Flossie, Charlie)


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Zeser, Andrew, (Martha), barten- der, 804 High


ZESER, CHAS, (Katie), saloon, Walnut st


Zurkle, Aaron, (Caroline), retired, s 5th


ZWICK, WM, (Clara), furniture- and undertaker, 220 n 2nd


THE FIRE ALARM GONG OR THE DARK CLOUD


In the sky need have no terror for you if we carry your INSURANCE. The manner in which these disasters are increasing has demon- strated the fact that insurance is the only protection that you can get against them. Don't wait un- . . til tomorrow. DO IT NOW. .


WE REPRESENT


Continental, Ohio Farmer, Globe and Rutgers, Michigan Commercial, Agricultural, Teutonia, Spring Garden, Milwaukee Machinics. Northwestern Under- writers, American. Reliance, Williamsburg City, Ger- mania, Rochester, Germany.


We write Farm and City Insurance. Large Lines a Specialty.


GRAHAM (& SCOTT,


'Phone 239. Office over Tague's Shoe Store DECATUR, IND.


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BERNE DIRECTORY


€ Whatever you do, include a trip to BERNE, INDIANA, and call on


BAUMGARTNER BROS & COMPANY


DEALERS IN


Hardware, Stoves, Agricultural Imple- ments, Wagons, Buggies, Paints and Oils, and Building Hardware.


A Specialty in Furnaces, Pumps and Wind Mills.


They will Give you good Bargains.


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TOWN OFFICIALS


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W. A. Parr


Trustees


Norman Jacobs


David N. Eckrote 1


Berk


Emil Franz


Treasurer


Eugene Runyon


Marshal and Street Commissioner William B. Tucker


Fred K. Shaefer, President


& tool Board


Charles C. Schug, Secretary


Levi A. Sprunger, Treasurer


CHURCH DIRECTORY.


Inangelical, Frank Hartman, Pastor. Corner Franklin and Fulton streets Harman Reformed, H. H. Kattman, Pastor. Corner Baltimore and Main streets Mennonite, J. W. Kliewer, Pastor. Corner Church and Main streets Mansion, Alfred Clouser, Pastor. Corner Jefferson and Water streets


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Incorporated 1901.


Capital Stock $40,000


Berne Brain


& May Co. Elevators and Sheds at Berne,


Geneva


Duntertown,


Lagrange, Indiana.


When dealing with us fair treat= ment guaranteed. Always carry the best quality in all our lines.


Berne and Geneva, Ind.


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PEOPLES STATE BANK, J. C. Schug, Pres., J. P. Ha- begger V. Pres., R. Schug, Cashier, E. D. Engler, Asst. Cash- ier, Fred Bentz, Teller. Capital $50,000.00.


BERNE BUSINESS DIRECTORY


Agricultural Implements


BAUMGARTNER BROS & CO, e Main REUSSER && CO, n Jefferson st Schug Bros, w Main st Sommer & Co, Main and Sprunger sts STAUFFER, DANIEL, n Bering and Water sts


Architects


Boegley, Abraham, e Franklin st


Attorneys


Cottrell, Frank, R R st EMIL FRANZ, Central Block


Auctioneers


Michaud, Henry, n Jefferson st Michaud. Jesse A, e Main st


Banks


BANK OF BERNE, Jefferson and Main sts. l'EOPLE'S STATE BANK. Fulton and Main sts.


Barber Shops


Foreman & Wechter, E Main st Riesen Gideon, w Main st


Bicycle and Repairs


Augsburger & Sprunger, w Main st


Blacksmiths


Hocker, Abraham, w Main st Jacobs & VanGunten, w Main st Marshal, John, e Main st Miller & Yager, w Main st


Books and Stationery


Mennonite Book Co, w Main st


Buggies and Carriages


BAUMGARTNER BROS, e Main st REUSSER && CO, n Jefferson Schug Bros, w Main st


Carriage Works


Jenny, Nicholas, w Main st


Cigars and Tobaccos


Baumgartner & Son, e Main st Gottschalk Andrew, e Main st Kuntz, Edward, e Main st Shalley, D L, w Main st Stengel & Craig, w Main st


Clothing and Furnishings Simmison & Co, e Main st


Cobblers


Kuntz, Henry L, Monroe st Mazelin, John F, n Jefferson st Ryf, Ferdinand, w Main st


Dentist


Simkins, Clinton L, over Bank of Berne


Dry Goods, Clothing and Carpets


Engler, Walmer & Co, w Main st Haecker & Son, e Main st Peoples Store, w Main st Sprunger, Lehman & Co, Jefferson and Main sts


Drugs


GOTTSCHALK, ANDREW, e Main st Stengel & Craig, w Main st


Factories


Berne Artificial Stone Co, e Franklin st


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S. SHOEMAKER & SON . SHIPPERS OF HAY and STRAW


Dealers In All Kinds of FENCE POSTS and SEEDS


Scales and Office South Jefferson Street


BERNE INDIANA


Best Advertising Medium Digh Class 3ob Printing


The Berne Mews


Wednesday and Saturday Otto MID. TRyf, Editor


Berne


Indiana


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Deposit your money at THE PEOPLE'S STATE BANK, Berne, Indiana. Pay your bills with checks. No chances for mistakes.


Berne Brick Co, s Fulton st Berne Manufacturing Co, w Main st Z. k. H M, North End


Flouring Mills


BERNE MILLING CO, e Water st


Funeral Directors


Shindler, Lehman & Co, w Main st


Grain Warehouses


BERNE MILLING CO, e Water st BERNE GRAIN & HAY CO, e Frank- &n 41.


Groceries


Burkhalter, Menno, w Main st Engeler, Walmer & Co, w Main st Haecker & Son, e Main st Kuntz, Edward, e Main st Peuples Store, w Main st Sprunger, Lehman & Co, Main and Jefferson sts


Hardware


BAUMGARTNER BROS, e Main st KLUSSER (& CO, n Jefferson st Schug Bros, w Main st


Harness Shops


Allen & Meyers, e Main st i.rchhofer, Amos, s Jefferson st kŁUSSER && CO, w Main st


Hotels


COTTAGE HOTEL, e Main st Laundries


Hoffton Steam Laundry, w Main st lawsure, Charles, n Jefferson st


Insurance


Pontz & Schug, w Main st FRANZ, EMIL, Central Block Hirschey & Winteregg, s Jefferson st


Jewelers


Augsburger, A C, w Main st BIXLER, DAVID, e Main street


Lumber Yards


Berne Lumber Co, e Main st Gilliom Lumber Co, e Main st


Livery and Feed


BRAUN, FRED, e Franklin ts SHOEMAKER & SON, s Jefferson st Yoder, C C, e Main st


Meat Markets


Ellenberger Bros, e Main st Tremp & Heller, e Main st


Millinery


Engler, Walmer & Co, w Main st Fuhrman & Co, w Main st Sheets, C D, e Main st


Newspapers


BERNE NEWS, w Main st Berne Witness, w Main st


Physicians


Franz, Ernest, w Main st Kuntz, Christina, e Water st Reusser, Amos, w Main st Schenk, Charles H, e Main st Wilson, R S, e Main st


Pianos and Organs


Sprunger, William, s Jefferson st


Photographers


Shalley, E K, w Main st


Real Estates


FRANZ, EMIL, Central Block Hirschey & Winteregg, s Jefferson st


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FIRST-CLASS


Sand. Crush Stone and


Building Stone


AT MY


Quarry and Pit


Four Miles West of Berne, Ind.


All material is of the very best and my prices are right. It will pay you to see me before you pur- chase your Sand, Crush Stone or Building Stone.


Levi Augsburger.


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Restaurants


Baumgartner & Son, e Main st salley, D L, w Main st


Saw Mills


A tams County Lumber Co, Adams st Berne Lumber Co, Bering st


Shoe Stores


Ryf & Schug, w Main st


Supply Store Moser, A J, & Co, w Main st


Tinners


Lehman, Emanuel; e Main st Sommer & Co, w Main st


Tailors


Buettle, Adam, e Main st


Veterinary Surgeon


Sprunger, Reuben, w Main st


When in Berne Try The


COTTAGE HOTEL


When you do you will come again


RATES $2.00 PER DAY


J. M. ROSE. Proprietor.


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Chris Reusser & Co., ·


DEALERS IN


Hardware,


Harness, Buggies,


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Wagons, Implements.


THE RADIANT HOME BASE BURNER,


Unequaled, quick in action and always under perfect control .....


THE HOME AIR BLAST


With fire pot, guaranteed for five years


Syracuse Plows and Harrows.


We manufacture our own harness


Your patronage is respectfully solicited. Come and see us.


CHRIS REUSSER (& CO.,


BERNE. INDIANA


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BERNE DIRECTORY. EMIL FRANZ, Solicitor.


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Wams, Guy, (Effie), laborer, Adams st


Vlen, F M, (Betsie), harness ma- ker, e Main. ( Ruth, Harvey)


Amstutz, Amos, (Martha), carpen- ter, Sprunger st. (Milton)


Imstutz, F B, ( Neoma), carpenter, Baltimore st


Amstutz, John M. ( Matilda), horse- man, Bering st


Ashliman, Emil, Ina, laborer, n Jefferson


I-hliman, Minnie, (widow), S Jefferson. (Albert) Augsburger, Albert, (Ella), labor- er, e Water


Augsburger, A C, jeweler, w Main Augsburger, David, (Anna), gun with, w Franklin


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Backestoe, Annetta, (widow), e Main


Bickman, J F, (Amy), retired, Hendricks st. (Ruth)


Baker, Aaron, laborer. n Jefferson Bilsiger, Christian, (Mina), con- "tractor, High st


Bilsiger. Mary, (widow). (Mary, Elisa, Albert )


Baumgartner, Mrs Abe, ( widow), Van Buren. (Emma, Samuel)


Baumgartner, C C, laborer, w Water st


Baumgartner, Cordelia, clerk, e Main




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