Adams County Union, Volume 1, Number 1, Decatur, Adams County, 13 September 1878 — Page 8

—The mosquito has flown. —Tomatoes are caUuptog. « —Extra copies of the Union, at this office. —The front gate season is almost ended. —These nights are adapted to pleasant dreams. —The G. R. & I. R- R- Co., are doing a heavy freight business at present. —G. R. &I. time card, will be found on another page. —There will be a Greenback rally at Bluffton, Saturday, October sth. —Keep the convention before your mind, remember next Wednesday. In another column will be found notice of sale, Caroline Grote, administratrix. —How would such a local paper as the Union suit a western friend, think you? —The prospect for a very large attendance at the fair week, is quite flattering. —We will take eight or ten loads of wood on subscription. Who will accommodate us? —See Mr. Spencer’s add in another column; he is carrying a splendid stock of hardware. —Jno. Curran, the druggist,’spent a few days in Bourbon, this week, returning on Thursday. —A select ball was enjoyed by the lovers of the dance, on Thursday evening of last week. . ' —The Union will always contain the latest market reports. See to it that you get your name upon our list —The social of the M. E. church, convened at the residence of Mr. Jno. Fonner, last Thursday evening. The Decatur merchants are putting in large stocks of fall goods. Don’t go away from home to trade until you have given them a chance to supply your wants. —A large number of the Adams county people have been spending the greater part of the week at Ft. Wayne attending the Northern Indiana Fair. —The correspondent ,of the Fort Wayne Meteor from this place, gives the Decatur people a good supply of that which is pallateable in the way of news. —The long nights will soon be upon us, and every family should have their —esiMy paper upon the fable;- ■ office and let us enroll your name at once. —The Union will contain a full account of the Fair next week. The managers will confer a fevor by noticing any specials that they may desire to have published. —The fair begins Tuesday and convenes four days. Those in the city, having entrances to make, can do so, by calling on the Secretary, Mr. King, at his office. —There seems to be a disposition with some reporters to let their narrow contracted ideas grossly misrepresent the meetings which do not fill their ideas of correct views. This certainly is either a disposition to speak falsely or to grossly misrepresent —Henry Bremerkamp, Decatur’s noted grain dealer, has improved the platform in front of his grain house to the advantage of the “sack lifters,” and the farmers. Mr. Bremerkamp, we notice is dealing largely in grains of all kind, and is paying the best market prices. —Note the full and complete market reports which are given in this issue; the same will be continued from week to week. Those wishing to keep posted in the market reports will find the Union always correct and up to the demand, in the way of importing merehantile information. —Those wishing to publish notices of legal character will find the Union rates low and a correct protf.of copy always given. We charge no exhorbitant prices when publishing for the widow and orphans, but desire to see justice done in all cases. The Union solicits the patronage of the entire county. —There is but few towns, with Decatur’s advantage in the State, that have more wide-awake grain dealers than this town can boast of. We notice the enterprise and go-abeadativeness of the firm of Niblick A Crawford, who are thoroughly posted buyers, and who are extending to the fanners a grand opportunity to dispose of their productions. —On Thursday cf last week two drummers, a representative of a Toledo house, and Ed. Hutton, with Rodgers, Ducks A Lewis, of Fort Wayne, put in an appearance among the harness dealers of our place, and of course put in “their best licks’’ for their respective bouses. Ed., however, won the heat, selling to both of our dealers quite a fair stock.

—Those interested in our subscription list will please forward to us the names which they have already taken. —After this week, our patrons can have their papers by calling at this office, if this will accommodate them in any way, otherwise, they will be mailed. —“Take it in the back room and read it,” is a phrase now being used upon the streets. It is to be presumed that the origin thereof, will, in due time, be found out. —Next week we shall endeavor to see every business man in the place in regard to advertising; we are confident wth the large circulation we are promised, we can do all good. Church and Society notices, will be accepted as matters of interest to our readers. The ministers, of the various churches, are cordially invited to use our columns for announcements, at any time. —There is a query in the minds of the people who heard the speakers at the Court House last Tuesday evening to know which was either and which was which and to which political parties either belonged. We were pleased to form the acquaintance cf Rev. Carns, pastor of the M. E. church, of this place, yesterday, Thursday. He made the Union office a very pleasant call, and not only wished' us success, but left two names.upon our books. —lmprovements are being made on Monroe street, near the bridge, which will add greatly to the appearance of that part of the city. The streets of Decatur will, ere long, be put in perfect trim. Let the watchword be “to improve.” —The secret societies of the place, are requested to present their directory copy. It is our desire that where the Union falls, that the reader may know something of Decatur’s churches, and societies. All are invited to be represented in this department. —Communications upon any subject of interest to the town or county, or fair discussion of questions which may tend to enlighten the general reading public, is invited; but we desire to guard against the assaulting of personal character, for selfish motives.

—A movement has been placed on foot in Decatur to raise money for the aid of the yellow fever suffers of the south. Quite a large amount has already been forwarded, and much more will, in all probability, be raised. The people of’ Decatur are large hearted in their charitable bestowment, and will heartily respond to the stricken ones of the scourged cities. —The power of the Union, is already being felt; as we sit at our desk, pondering over the words that have eminated from the quill of “antiquity," we have only to continue this local* with the thought that our Coming among this kind people, is only a mission that, if it has power, will be noticed and. recognized in a manner that may not be the most pleasing, but with all this, we respect and have considered well the source, as our friends will do. —There is a pleasure to us to know that our efforts in striving to built up a live wide-awake paper, one which shall serve the masses in the interest of right and justice in Adams county, is being fully appreciated. We have this week formed the acquaintances of representatives from almost every township in the county, and kind words, “success" and “God speeds,” with a liberal advance of the “where with” on which every paper must depend, have been extended. —A boiler explosion took place at Patterson’s grist mill this morning between 6 and 7 o’clock, the dome of the boiler was blown off, while the force of the explosion bursted out one end of the brick engine room and disarranged things generally, fortunately, however, no one was hurt, as the hands were out breakfasting at the time the explosion occurred. The noise and concussion soon called the attention of a number of citizens of the city who immediately went to the rescue. —We desire our subscribers to understand that the Union will be issued every Friday morning, hereafter, if possible. We are not of the hang back, or draw off persuasion; we care not how many competitors may throng around, our aims and objects shall be the same, our prices will remain the same, and aur smiles, courtesies and bowing nods of forgivness, will be none the more graceful. We have observed that the people of Decatur and vicinity, have passed that point of “soft soapism.” —We were pleased to form the acquaintance of W. W. editor of the Portland Granger, last week, while he was visiting in our city. Mr. Timmonds was formally editor of the Adams County Times published in this place some years ago. We hope to become better acquainted with Mr. Timmoods, as our field of labor is now more closely

connected. While the missions of the Union and Granger are analogous in promoting the beet interest of the laboring classes—together with the load news of the county and State. —“I’ll be your friend if I am forced to” is theory. —John Crabbs, Esq., is improving the west end of the city by erecting a two story dwelling. next week is to be devoted to the interest of Adams County Agricultural Association. —He that the God’s would destroy they first get terribly worked up, and then when the relapse comes on the field ip captured. —The to-day and yesterday of some men’s works are greatly changed by the force of circumstances, and the surroundings under which they are placed. —There is a probility that Decatur may have a Sunday paper. The Union seems to control! the days of publication, and as the Union goes, so goes the . Mrs. Beery, of Lima, Ohio, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Clara Allen, at the Miesse House, and renewing all old acquaintances with other friends and relatives of this place. —Winchester is in the midst of a Union Camp Meeting, which is attracting immense crowds of people to that place. The Fort Wayne and Richmond road will run an excursion train on Sabbath. z —We understand that there is a probability of Decature’s having a well organized and equipped fire department, ere long. This is certainly the one thing needed in this city, and prompt organization may save many dollars ■worth of property. —A Miss Foster, residing two miles north east of the city, committed suicide last Sunday morning by taking one ounce of laudanum. Dr. Schrock was called but too late to save her life, and the poison done its intended work. Disappointed in love is supposed to be the cause of her committing self-destruction.

—There seems to be a disposition among the farmers of Adams to look after the best (interest of the county and their own interest as well. We have noticed that the country is being greatly improved by the proper attention to drainage that is in many other parts of the State sadw negelected. The day is not ford Adams county can raise her hand and properly claim to be the wealthiest county in the state, with splendid out-let to the best grain markets of the land. —Dr. C. A. Evans, President of the D. B. & F. B. R., made us a friendly call to-day. The Dr. is a very pleasant gentleman, such as we are always pleased to add to the roll of our acquaintances. He reports the Narrow Gague prospering finely- and says that in all probility, the trains will be running into Decatur within 90 days, and doubt not that the road under the Doctor’s management will prosper, and add greatly to the wealth of Adams, and the counties through which it passes. —The Union comes to the people this week an entire stranger, but we trust it will be welcomed by all as though it had “grown gray” in the circle of Adams county acquaintanceship, that it may, from week to week, prove itself a visitor whose promise of coming may be an omen of good things looked for. It comes to you, not as a moral dictator, claiming that all opposite opinions, from its own advocacy are, erroneous ones, but it comes advocating truth and justice, claiming for all a right of self-defence. We do not wish to force all to believe our religion, or to convince our Neighbors that we are free from a likely-hood to err until we become perfect to such a profession. We are here for the purpose of during what we believe to be cair duty, not to tear down any man’s business, but to assist in building up a stronghold for home improvement and local interests.

—The editor of the Democrat, gives the Union a full amonnt of free advertising this week, but in a manner that we would not stoop to treat a reptile. It has not been our fortune, (if fortune it may be called,) -to form the venerable gentleman’s (?) acquaintahce, yet, while we are a stranger to his wiles, and have not the least intention of entering into any scalp lifting exercises in order to maintain our position as r Journal not given to misrepresentations, or personal Sings, at any citizen of Decatur, or Adams county. We respect men who speak the troth, and do not misrepresent in order that a few pennies may be snatched from the public coffers, a few pennies, yea, a rich harvest; because hands were scarce, and exhorbitant prices might be charged for labor. We ask all who have any knowledge of true christain courtesy, to notice the columns of the Democrat this week. If the guard has been removed from the door of the Asylum, and consider without prejudice,

the tonq of the Journal. The statements that baye been made in regard to our coming here, and the powers that weild ns, are simply false, and why they have been made, is well known. We have explained our mission here, and have not thought it advisable to state why we should be supported, but if it is deemed advisable, we are able to present a few facts, which would unearth enough to fasten the door of public confidence, in the Union’s favor. The people of Adams county, fully understand that it is to their interest to support the Union, and that the men who have been Assailed by the Democrat, are worthy of their confidence. The Union has had- no assurance of the support it was to receive, but the prospect is before it, and as its pilot, we are willing to leave the support to its own merits. It is not here to tear down, or to injure any one, nor to dish out to its readers each week, the venom that naturally comes to a pencil point as it rises for a disarranged spleen, which is brought on by over taxed brain work, which sees ghosts and witches, flying here and there, and imagines that the day of judgement is almost at hand, nothing of the kind, it has a higher mission to perform, and we believe the readers will be satisfied with facts, rather than abuseand misreprensation, which arises from such chronically disceased dispositions. We shall next week disclose more fully the need of a newspaper in Adams county. We trust our venerable neighbor will by that tine have recovered from his arderous labors of the week past, and will be more calm in his future deliberations, and more careful of his honor. Weaving poetry, we have heard, even when the mind is most settled, is quite injurous to the nervously inclined. This we aprehend, with the damp weather, and a few other troubles has brought about the great changes that may be noted, but nevertheless,., the Union muat be preserved. Consistency is a Jewel. The following is the third section of the platform of the Michigan Demoracy: “We declare that gold and silver COIN IS THE MONEY OF THE CONSTITUTION, and all paper currency should be convertible into such coin at the will of the holder.” The Indiana Democracy declare: “That national bank notes shall be retired, and in lieu thereof, there shall be issued by the government an equal AMOUNT Os TREASURY NOTES WITH FULL LEGAL TENDER QUALITY.” Reader, if you are a Greenback Democrat, in Indiana, what will your politics be if you move to Michigan ? CUPID’S DOINGS. The little God is never at rest, as the following List of Marriage Licenses issued by the Clerk Os the Adams Circuit Court since July Ist, 1878, will show: Delly Hubbs to Mary J. Huddle; Jacob Heller to Harret Brodbuck; Elsey W. McGuire to Mary A. Brown; John Galliger to Maggie Golden; John Cline to Nancy A. Godall; Daniel Hines to Sarah J. Raver, Chancy Overmyer to Mary E. Stall; Jacob Auten to Sarah S. Stephenson; James T, Merryman to Louesa P. Albers.

THE EDUCATIONAL COLUMN. The educators of Adams County, will be favored with a column in the Union, set apart for their special use. A column that the Teachers, Trustees and School Board of the county may call their own. Let them arrange for this and send in their communications at once. We deem it advisable that while the county has no journal entirely devoted to the educational interest, that the Union may, with great advantage, assist in pushing on the cause of education and strengthen the work of common schools, so arrange to assist the educators in their labors, or rather, that they may assist each other. Proceedings of the Teachers Institute of Adams County. The annual session of the Teachers' Institute of‘this’county was held in Kover’s Hall, cotamehced August 26th and continued five days. The officers were, W. M. Walters, President; J. N. Fristoe, Vice-President; and J. M. Pearce, Secrek®ry< The President appointed J. W. Grandstaff, G. F. Markley, S. G. Hastings, Ida Long, aud Moller Woodruff a committee on resolutions. The enrollment was 124 teachers and persons preparing to teach, and the adverage attendance was eighty-nine. Mr. John H. Walters instructed the Institute in physiology, Mr. G. W. A. Lucky in grammar, Mr. R. 0. Kieling in orthography; Mr. S. W. Walters in drawing, and Mr. J. M. Pearce in arithmetic. Miss Arts Numbers gave the Institute an illustration of teaching l>y Webd’s word method. Three evening session were held, these were devoted mainly to the discussion of quries. The Institute was treated by the ladies to some splendid essays, which I were interesting and instructive.

At the dose of the Institute resolutions Were passed. These declare, that the schools should be better supplied with apparatus; That live teachers who attend institutes and put forth extra effort to qualify themselves for school-room duties should be preferred by trustees those who make no such effort; the course of study adopted by the Board of Education of the .county ought to be strictly carried out; That home instructors are of more value to Institutes than instructors from abroad; That drawing should be taught in the common school; That the County Superintendent ought to prepare programmes for the township institutes to be held through the coming fall and winter; That the next Legislature should pass a compulsory school law; That the instructors of the Institute and the Secretary are entitled to the thanks of the teachers for the efficient manner in which they performed their duty, and to the Superintendent for the manner in which he conducted the Institute. The teachers were unanimous in declaring that this, was the best Institute ever held in the county, and they were undoubtedly right in their opinion, for it was more largely attended, better instructed, and there wore more earnestness and enthusiasm exhibited chan in any institute that preceded it. W. M. Walters, Pres. J. M. Pearce, Sec’y.

MARRIAGES. Alber—Tilbery.—At the brides residence in Decatur, Ind., Sept. 12,1878, - by Rev. J. B. Carns, Mr. Peter R. Alber’s to Miss Emma Tilbery, all of Decatur. Messrs. Dick Townsend, Wm. Spencer, Jr., and Jno Meihers furnished the wedding party with most delightful music. "Fair fragfl flower* with buds of snow On tbe grassy banks are gleaming, While Zephys kiss the happy pair _ <2 And whlaper in their dreaming. * May angels guide the boat along And a cloudless sky be oer them ; May the bird of peace shrill forth her song, And the wares be clear before them.” ■ " J. B. Cabns. Market Report. Eggs Fdoz 10 Butter F tb 10 Lard do 10 9 Tallow do ; lA* Hams do 14@K Shoulders do ;.... 8 Sides do 10 Rags do li WoolF 1b.......... 18@30 Chickens (live) 15 Hides F ib s@B -UWI 5.20 Potatoes F bushel Rye do }• 40 Corn (in ear) do I • 40 Oats do .JN I® Clover Seed do [email protected] Salt F bbl , 1.50 Grand Concert -AT- S FORT WAYNE, IND., December 20,18’78 Tickets to this concert, besides entitling the holders to admission, will also entitle them to any award foiling to the number of said holders ticket whether or not they attend the ooncert. The awards are worth the serious consideration of the public. THEBE ABE ‘ , Thirty-six Pieces of REAL ESTATE consisting of 40 acre pieces and city lots-es. aggregate value of $300,000.00 20 int-elaM jdanoe,,—....™ J 12,000.00 40 first-class organs..; .-.— 11,000.00 80 first-class sewing machines 4,500.00 Gold and silver watchers 1,500.00 Solid gold and silver article* ; 2,090.00 Silver plated g00d5......—...—....—.. 2/00.00 Mounted diamonds in pin, ring, and ladies' chains-.... -...— - - 1,000.00 line costly clocks and regulators - 1,500.00 . 800k5.... - ;.. 3,009.00 OU paintings, steel engravings, chrouos and French mirrors 4,000.00 Fine clothing, bopts and shcee 10,000.0* Beautiful China ud dinner nets, ornam. nt- ; ed vase* (extra fine)........— .......... 3,000.00 Beautiful chamber sets, and full dinner and tea sets, (granite ware)—— 2,000.00 Cash;.- .. 5,000.00 Valuable miscellaneous, articles, including fine household furniture 7,500.00 Total value," - f 100.000.00. Attention of the public is also called to tbe magnitude of thia scheme, being no lose than TEN THOUSAND GIFTS *' of the actual ealqe of ’ One Hundred Thousand , DOLLARS, . all of Which, is clearir set forth in sbiall pamphlet, which may be Obtained py addressing the Secretary . I at Fort Warne. - Therein will be found tb* landable , I object of the scheme, and many names of the parties : endorsing and favoring the project. I • A single ticket is liable to IWlfte to the fortunate bolder a handsome return on the investment, ths ’ | price of which irooly " • j ‘ ONE DOLLAR. ’ There are Fortunes in them H BUY ONE. I ! After the distribution there will be TEN THOVB- - AND happier people in the worlji than there were ‘ before. ; BE OWE OFTHEM ! ’ An examination will prove our scheme to be ot>e o the 7 B BROADEST, GRANDEST axn aowr BENI7ICIAL distribution ever devised. / . Ticket* and pamphlets can be obtained by gadressiug J - WILLIAM LYNE, secretary Grand Gift (moesrt Font WaLa, laa.