Decatur Democrat, Volume 25, Number 18, Decatur, Adams County, 4 August 1881 — Page 3

THt DtCATUfI DEMOCRAT. Jo The Public. On and niter thin date all notices, such nu übiMiaries, church notices (where money into be derived from the occasion advertised), and notices for enter tainments of any character where an admission fee in charged and where the object is a pecuniary one will bocharged for in The Dtjcatur Democrat and die Decatur Journal at the rate of 10 cents per line, eight words to constitute a line. S. Ray Williams, Publisher Democrat. Ed A. Phillips, Publisher Journal. Decatur, Apr. 7th. 1881. Mew Advertisements. License Notice—Robinson. License notice—McKee and McDonald. License Notice—Voglewede. Petition to sell R. E—Blackburn. Locals—Billman, Dorwin, Schrock and Taylor & Son. App t Administrator—Stevens. Important to Travelers.—Special inducements are offered you by the Burlington Route. It will pay you to read their advertisement to be found elsewhere in this issue. 51w l 0 Lightning. A full stock of “Our Lightning" Rem rdies for sale at the “old reliable." ts. Dorwin & Holthouse. The Bottom Out Os prices in White Lead, Linseed Oil and mixed paints for house and barn painting, at ts. Dorwin & Holthouse. Farmers, Look Here! We will be iu the market to buy grain about August 15th and will pay you the highest possible priee in cash. John Eiting & Co. no.lGwil lYolitf.— The late firm of Hiskey A Spangler desire that all outstanding accounts be settled by cash or note on or before the 15th of August next. All accounts not settled by that time will be left with the proper officers for collection. All who desire a good Number Oae pair of Bools or Shoes made to order will do well to call on S. Billman, two doors west of Adams county Bank. Small Comfort. —When you arc eontihOiiUy coughing ivght and day, annoying everybody around you, and hoping it will go away of its own accord, you arc running a dangerous risk —better use Dr. Thomas’ Eolectric Oil, an unfailing remedy in all such cases. STExi >ress wagons, cheap at John Welfleys.

£j?“ Nicest lot of new Glass and Quec isnare ever brought to Decatur at John Welfleys. t?T*Hose and Overalls, cheap at John Welfley s. ■fyDricd Fruits for sale at John Welfley’s. J-yF“Fresh lard for sale at John Welfley «. 7 : g*"l2| cents will be paid for good Butter and eggs at John Welfley s. ♦■STGood Coffee for sale at 12, 15 and 18 eents at John Welfley's. J-tyGo to S. Billman for good Boots and Shoes, at reasonable prices. ""Harried.- On Thursday, July the 28. 1881, by Rev. J. M. Dustman, Mr. Albert Ncibergc of Adams county, Ind., to Miss Emily Ketchum, of Columbiana county, Ohio. J-SF”S. Billman, the Boot anl Shoe maker of Decatur, invites those wanting good goods at Live and Let Live prices to call and see him at his shop two doors west of Bank. IWotice.— l desire all parties owing rue to call at my home and settle, as my late sickness has unfitted me for the active practice for a time. Dr. W. H. Schrock. w 3. TO NON-RESIDENT'S. The State sfladiaaa, Adams County, Ss. In the Adams Circuit Court, September term,lßßl. James L Mickey j William M. Hubbard i Complaint to quiet Edward Hubbard I Title No 1,636. Anna F. liubbini | Harry Hubbard et al j it appearing from affidavit, filed in the above cause, that Wm. M , Edward, Anna F, Arthur ant Harry Hubbard, Wm. F., Fred M. Kelly, Little F., Nellie Wilbert Sadie and Mary 3 Taylor, Parley and Flora Mickey aud W illie Cake of the above named defen Hnts are non residents of the Stale oflndiana. Notice is hereby given that Ihe said Wm M , Fdward, Auuie F, Harry aud Arthur Hubhord, Wm. F., FrcdM. Kelly, Lutie F., Nellie Wilbert, Sadie and Mary H. Taylor, Patley and Flora Mickey and IPtllis Cake that they be and appear before the Hon. Judge of the Adams Circuit Court, on the first day of the next regular term thereof, to be hsldeu at the Court House in the town of Decatur, commencing ou Monday. Me 26fA of September, 1881, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, or same will be hoard and determined in iheir absence. Witness, my game, and the Seal of said Court hereto affixed, this 15th day of Jul y A.D. 1881. N BLACKBURN, Clerk. July 21st, 1881. Kvou wants reliable Grain or Fartelizer Drill, please examine the GREENCASTLE GRAIN DRILL, Built by J. B. Crowell & Co.. Greencastle, Pa, Sold in nearly every eounty in the state. Made either plain or spring hoe, with or without grass sc dor. Has a positive force feed, tried and found satisfactory for mere than twenty years. The Ferte'.iser Attachments stands without a rival, ar l wi’h recent improvement of Automatic Cut OS will eave twenty per cent annualy. It is well built and durable. If there is no agent In your vicinity, please write to W . K. SPHOULE, E. Washington St, Indisaarolis, Ind. Aug i-wl.

Old Sul is ugaut geLuag iu his work. Roscoe Conkling is not outhe “mash” so much as lie was. Judge Studabaker is putting up a dwelling house ou Third street. Miss Carrie Blackburn has been engaged to teach iu one of the rooms of the Decatur schools. Charley Thomas, of Willshire, lost a valuable cow. She got entangled with a rope and choked to death Horace Waters & Co., of New York, now sell pianos and organs on installments in all parts of the country. California pears are ripe and selling at three cents a dozen in San Francisco. By the time they reach Indiana they sell for live cents each. There will be another grand excursion to Rome City on the 25th inst. This time it will start from Fountain City. Be sure and get on board. C. T. Dorwin leaves for N. Y. the 13th, to be gone a week or ten days attending the Photographers convention. The gallery will be closed during that time.

Thanks to Donovau A Adlesberger for some of the best cheese ever brought to this market. It is from Welker’s factory, at Bryan, Ohio. This firm will hereafter keep Bryan cheese. Mr. Fditor:—lf that young lady who made such a consummate fool of herself at the social only knew what those two traveling men said about her she would never show her face on the streets of Decatur again. J. John Miller, the barber, is putting in two excellent bath tubs. With Gus Brown to do the shaving, two good bath tubs, and Johu to give commercial lusters this shop ought and no doubt will do a profitable business. It is not at all probable that the people are particularly interested in the affairs of the town, but in case they are we here warn them to keep mum on the subject. Even the good Democrat is admonished to keep quiet and say nothing. Lyman Potts met with a painful accident while at work on the new building He was wheeling brick up a gangway, and the wbeelborrow, loaded with brick, slipped off and carried Mr. Potts with it. He fell some eight or ten feet to the joist below, bruising him up considerably. E. N. Wicks, Esq , has opened up a law office in The Democrat s sanctum, where he will be pleased to meet and become acquainted with our people. Mr. W. comes to our town highly recommended and we bespeak for him a liberal share of the practice. He will be found at this office during business hours. The Normal opens up encouragingly. Iu the Art Department there are six taking full course; eighteen taking partial course ; five taking twenty lessons, seven taking course in crayon. Number in the Normal department at this writing (Wednesday), aside from those in Art department, thirty-two. Prof. White will be ready for work next week.

C. T. Dorwin, the photographer, is progressiug rapidly in his chosen art. He recently received a letter from P. I H. Dean, of Winchester, and who is acknowledged as one of the leading artists of the country, in which he says : “I think that you are improving right along, iu fact I am surprised to see the difference in your work now and that of a year or two ago.” Mr. Dorwin will start soon for New York, where of course he will get many new ideas. None but a wicked paper like the Kansas City Times could say : “There was no preaching in this town last Sunday, and all in consequence of a practical joke perpetrated by a lively young girl, inspired by the world, the flesh, and a little devil mixed who sat down late one Saturday evening and wrote a note to each one of the pastors. The missives were on tinted paper, and nicely written. They each contained these words : “All is dis-covered-fly !" Nine of the preachers fled to St. Louis, and three went west. There is a sensation in town larger than a man’s band. In times like this, when there is much sickness, and when our neighbors and friends on every hand arc being called to that mysterious abode beyond the grave, it no doubt has strong tendencies to prompt us all to reflect somewhat seriously on the great problem of life. Scarcely a week passes but we see our undertakers starting out to carry the remains of some one of our fellow citizens to the grave—the cud of all life. At times wc think little of it. Wc are drifting with the hurry and bustle of life; we see a hearse pass by, aud though we have a full realization of why it passes, we care not to worry our mind by brooding over the all-important lesson it gives us. The lifeless remains of one of our number are hurried on co their final home and wc care but little about it. We don’t seem to care to care, yet but a few fleeting days remain and the hearse will call for us. Only occasionally do we appear to think of the changes that occur daily. The loved ones whose presence we now enjoy so much will soon he left alone, while we shall quietly and peacefully sleep through all the days and eights that shall come and go.

'Wednesday morning Amos Bechtel's sow, Amos, jr., sneaked into A. Barthel’s saloon through a rear door, and while the proprietor was sweeping the side-walk in front of his place of business he (young Bechtel) rifled the money drawer to the extent of eight dollars in silver. Mr. Barthel heard the noise made by the opening of the drawer and jingling of the silver and got inside just in time to catch the young thief. lie dropped the money and begged to be let alone. He is a thief by instinct and should be immediately sent to the House of Correction. laOMt: — On the streets of Decatur, a white lace handkerchief. The finder will oblige by leaving it at The Demo crat office. Unclaimed Letters. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Decatur Pbstoffice Adams county, Ind., for the week ending August 1, 1881. If not called for in four weeks will be returned to the dead letter office. Hill Calvin 11. Sanders Miss S. Lemaux F. C. Willson T. J. B. W. Sholty, P. M. She Passed It Along.—“ I send you my testimonial in reference to Spring Blossom, having taken it for dyspepsia and receiving almost immediate relief. I passed it to my neighbor who is using it with’the same results. Mrs. J. W. Leffelt, Elmira, N. Y. Price 50 cents, trial bottles 10 cents. Personals.— Alex Robinson and J. W. McDonald of Geneva, were iu town on Monday. Miss Mary Barthel is visiting in Ohio. Miss Anna Lewis has returned from her eastern trip. Andrew Fritze and Jim France were over at Van Wert Sunday. Mr. Joseph Crabbs, of Wabash, is in town looking after his property. Mrs. J. M. Crabbs, of Toledo, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Bollman. Mrs. B. H. Thompson and daughter, of Fort Wayne, are the guests of Mrs. J. W. Rout and daughter. Mrs. McConahey, of Van Wert, and mother-in-law of Mrs. John Rout, is visiting at the latter's. Eugene Morrow was in town last Saturday. We presume that at present he is landing trsut from the brooks at Northern Michigan. Mr. E. A. Phillips and wife returned Tuesday from the Lake Erie editorial excursion. Ed. reports having had the dasiest trip on record. Henry Niblock and F. W. Wiley, of Bluffton, were in town on Monday. Henry's services have been secured to manage the Burt House during Dick's absence to Northern Michigan. Miss Ella Schirmeyer, accompanied by Miss Ida Echelberger, of Portland, Sundayed in Decatur. Miss Ella has an excellent class in music at Portland. Godfrey and Mrs. Christen and daughter Rosa, D. M. and Mrs. Goodsell, Miss Jessie Allison, Byron Dent and Frank Crawford are the Decaturites now sojourning in Northern Michigan.

All Sorts. Is a cask obstinate when it’s spigoted. A tall woman is a poem.—Ex. Yes, of the I-ambig meter.—Boston Fust. Follow the example of trees —keep some things in the shade. —Saryacuse Standard. A pig was never known to wash, but a great number of people have seen the pig iron. If there is war in Russia every Russian Mus-co-vite. (Pretty bad ain’t it?) — IFtl and Wisdom. Napoleon’s “N.” on the Seine bridges is being chisled off. Napoleon is N. G. in Paris.—Lowell Courier. A new kind of berry is being grown called the “Telegraph.” An electric currant, probably.—Youkers Statesman. Mr. Bonner failed to secure the to-be-continued comet’s tail for his Ledger. It comes too high.—Norristown Herald. The “Comet” is the latest brand of whiskey. Terrible tails are told of its rapidity of action. Soubrette—“How is the prettiest way to hold the hand?” Why, so the other side can't see what cards you've got. Madame Gerster knits all her husband’s stockings—because, perhaps, he has Gerster so often for not doing it. Newspapers who haven't discovered several men .who are living with bullets through their liver are not enterprising. —New Haven Register. Many newspapers have been assassinated iu the same way as the late Sultan Abdul Aziz by means of scissors. “Honesty is the best policy." But you have to pay the premiums in this world and realize on your insurance iu the next. We notice a great many of our Northern exchanges are soft-soaping the Mexicans. Most of them have been needing soap of some kind for several centuries.—Texas Siftings. An lowa cow succeeded recently in killing an elephant, a lion and camel. Brave cow! She did it by getting under the train bearing the creatures. and ditching it.—Boston Post. DlAkinC And ORGANS Sold on inI IflpiUjstal'.menn and shipped to all paru of the conn try. Prices low and terms of payment easy. Send for Catalogue HORACE WATERS * Co., Manufacturers and dealers, 826 Broadway, New York. ASTHMA Sold by all deal-HU I I I IVI Al er?. Only 50a. a boi; by mail 60c t ti. C Upham, Philadelphia, Pa.

REDUCED RATES! o Wc are now offering our SPRING I SUMMER STOCK —AT — REDUCED PRICES EOR CASH, in order to make room for FALL AND WINTER STOCKI

IffO'W IS YOUR TIME FOR BIG BARO A-ITTS. Vo gel we de & Center- < . ■ ROOT £ COMPANY AKE SHOWING BARGAINS IN CHOICE SUMMER DRESS GOODS, SILKS, SATINS, BROCADES. Stocks daily replenished. Also new lines BLACK SILK SURAHS. Plain and Fancy SUMMER SILKIS Largest assortment shown. 40c to §1.25 per yard. —dHHHO A RF E T WINDOW SHADES, LACE CURTAINS, MATINGS, OIL CLOTHS, CORNICES, all makes and designs. Open to-day, third Invoice of LADIES BLACK SATIN PARASOLS, 24 and 26 inch SILK SUNUMBRELLAS, Extra quality twilled silks, $2, $2.25. $2 60, $2.75, $3, $4. FANS, FANS, FANS, Plain and Fancy; aS well as ihe new novelties for decorating. Waali Goods, Blaclx. Dress Goods LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED. A CALL SOLICITED. Root a,ixd Company CALHOUN STREET, FORT WAYNE, IND.

Great Bargain. A first class Saw Mill can be bought for about half price, well, located and plenty of sawing. For any one wishing to engage in this business this is a great bargain. For further particulars call at the Miesse House, Decatur Ind. n0.13w4 IVTOTICE TO NON-RESIDENTS. IN The Stale of Indiana, Adanu county, Ss. In the Adams Circuit Court, September Term, 1881. Joseph Shady vs. Samuel Shady, Isaac Shady, William Shady, Martin Shady, Elihu Nash, Lewis Nash, lleuhen Shady, James M. Steel, Eliza J. Cloud, Clinton Cloud, Margret E. Beery, I’artilion No. 1,636 Reuben Beery, Rosannah Steel, Kebeca A. Steel, Sarah M. Steel, Dora A. Steele, Martha E. Faller; John Faller, Joseph W. High, Beuona E. High, Henry Heigh, Alice High, Mary E. Durr, | Edward Durr, J It appearing from affidavit, filedin the above entitled cause, that Reuben Shady, Rosannah Shady and Edward Durr, of the above jnamed defendants, are non-resi-dents of the state of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the said Reuben Shady, Rosannah Steele and Edward Durr that they be and appear before the Hon. Judge of the Adams Circuit Court, on the first day of the next regular term thereof, to be holden at the court house in the town of Decatur, commencing on Monday, the 26th of September, 1881, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will be heard and determined in their absence. Witness, my name, and the seal of said court hereto affixed, this the 19th day of July, 1881. 7 N. BLACKBURN. Clerk. July 21, 1881.—w3. Peterson S Huffman attorneys for plaintiff. NOTICE SALE OF DITCH. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been notified in writing, by Levi Barrone a land owner, and person inlerested in the so-called Stahr ditch, situated in Union township, Adams county; that the following named persons, to-wit .- Abraham Steudler and Henry Schnepp, have failed to procure the excavation or construction of such part of said ditch as was apportioned to them respectively by the viewers, appointed according to law, in the manner and time specified in the report made by said viewers. I shall, therefore, in pursuance of Section 12 of the ditch law, approved March 9, 1875, on Friday. the \6th day of Auyiist, 1881, at 2 o'clock p. m., at the court house door in Decatur, let to the lowest and best responsible bidder, the excavation and construction of so much of the said Stahr ditch as is described below, to-wit: From station 12 to station 24, being 2,400 lineal feet apportioned by said viewers to Abraham Steu ller. Also from station 0 to station 8, being 800 lineal feet, apportioned by said viewers to Henry Schnepp. Said work to be done strictly in accordance with the specifications attached to the report of the viewers, filed in the Auditor's office, Decatur, Indiana. Bidders will be required to file a bond, with good and sufficient security, payable to the above mentioned Abraham Steudler and Henry Schnepp for the faithful performance of said work within the time specified at the dav of the letting. G. CHRISTEN, i Auditor Adams county. I Auditor's office, Adams county, Indiana, 1 July 21, 1881.—w4.

•’* ’’at W. H. MYERS BRICKLAYER AND CONTRACTOR. Satisfaction guaranteed in every particular. Jobing speciality. Orders left at MOON'S Grocary will receive prompt attention. Decatur, Ind., June 9, n!ow!2.

BUY YOUR CLOTIIEVG OF* THE MANUFACTURERS, I And Save The Retailer’s Profit, —AT — OWEN, PIXLEY & CO’S, 15 and 17 Court Street, and | FflOT »»«***•?• •••'* 58 and 60 Clinton Btr«o‘ •

The New star sls suit, CUSTOM MADE. 0 Il'e told you several days ago We had a surprise for you, and here it is. 20 different paterns of most beautiful light and dark Caesimers we have put aside for our sls suii. and we honestly beleive that It is several grades higher than any suit in town for the money. We finish them just the same as higher price suits in trimmings, linings Sc. We might tell you these were English, and sell them at $36; but we WrlhLtei. the truth if we miss a sale; so we say these are American Casstmers. How will they wear? Ah, this is another question, and we can spread ourselves tn praising them, for they are good and no mistake. Drop in and tee them. The FURNISHING DEPARTMENT are “bush as bees" over the “NE W STAR, unlaundried JI.OO Shirt we have brought to your notice. Just think! Wamsutta Muslin, 3 ply bosoms linen 2100 fine, in a SI.OO Shirt; but we don't LOSE money on them at THAT, if we don't make much, and you get o grand Shirt at a low price. Don't forget the Hoosiery, 20 cents per pair. Genuine British super stout. What are we going to do with that TRAIN load of hats? -GIVE THEM AWAY AT $1 00 APIECE. GIVETHEM AWAY ATJI.OO APIECE — —GIVE THEM A WAY AT $ 1.00 APIECE. GIVE THEM AWAY AT SI.OO APIECE— Yes a complete outfit for $2.20, Hat, and Socks. “No spurs.'' Object no money. Sam Pete & Max, Always ahead, showing the LARGEST STOCK AT THE LOWEST Star Clothing House, FORT WAYNE IND

OTICEO N TON-RESIDENTS. State of Indiana, Adams county, S<. In the Adams Circuit Court, September Term, 1881. John A. Coil ) vs. J- Petition No. 1,533. William J. Coil, et al J It appearing from affidavit, filed in the . above entitled cause, that William J. Coil, « Charles D. Coil, Andrew W.Coil, William | H. Coil, Harriet Troutner, David Troutner, Peter H. Coil, Jesse A. Coil, Sarah F. Oliver, Andrew B. Oliver, Esther D. Poole, Joseph Poole, Franklin Converse, Rosy J. Converse, Blooma A. Convoise, Emma Converse, of the above named defendants are non-residents of the state of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the said William J. Coil, Charles D. Coil, Andrew W. Coil, William 11. Coil, Harriet Troutner, David Troutner.Sarah F. Oliver, Andrew B. Oliver, Esther D. Poole, Joseph Poole, Franklin Converse, Rosy J. Convorse, Blooma A. Converse, Emma Converse that they be and appear before the Hon. Judge of tho Adams Circuit Court, on the first day of the next regular term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the town of Decatur, commencing on Monday , 26M day of September , 1881. | and plead by answer or .demur to said com- f plaint, or the same will be heard and determined in their absence. Witness, my name, and the said Court hereto affixed, this 12th day of July, A. D. 1881. N. BLACKBURN, Clerk. July 14th, 1881 -w3. France & King, attorneys for plaintiff. XTOTICEOF ATTACHMENT. i_N State of Indiana, Adams county. Isaac Strass | Before’John T. Bailey, ' vs. [• J. P. of Washington , Amos T. Nichols | 'l. P., Adams county J Indiana. The defendant Amos T. Nichols will take notice that Isaac Strass, the plaintiff, has filed his complaint against said defendant in the above entitled cause upon a book account claiming and asking a judgement upon said account in the sum of fourteen dollars and costs on the 9th day of July, j 1881, before said John T. Bailey, J. P., us above stated and did at the same time file with said justice his affidavit of the nonresidencey of said defendant and his affidavit in attachment proceedings and it ap- i pears from said affidavit that said defendant is a non-resident of the state of Indi- ; ana, and the trial of said cause is set for Saturday, July 9th, 1881. at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day and unless said defendant appears and answers in said cause, the same will be tried and determined in his absence dated this the 14th day of June 1881. JOHN T. BAILEY, J. P. (seal ) Town Property ror Male. The undersigned has seme very desirable property in Decatur that he will sell at a bargain. Parties wishing to buy will serve their own interests by calling on B. H. Dent. Nov. 18,’80. ts

Important Information for Farmers Having sold out the first car load of Empire Reapers & Mowers within the past ten days and just received the second, while the third is ordered, 1 am prepared to supply all of my customers with those unsurpassable machines at a moments notice. The EMPIRE REAPERS are giving the best satisfaction of any on the market. They are equalled by none. Don't be pursuaded to take any other. lam also agent for Adams and Jay counties tor the 'Adams and French Self-Binder! I ; the best in th* world. Call and see it. For terms and prices call on or address, ADAH CLLLI. Geneva, Ind.

i TO NON-RESIDENTS. The State of Indiana, Adams County, Ss In the Adams Circuit Court, September term, 1881. John Lewis Smith ] vs. Marget Brink, . Henry Brink, J Complaint forparti- ! John B. Miller, I lion No. 1630. I Clara Miller, j * Peter Miller, Nicholas Miller, Godfrey Christen, Catherine Christen. J It appearing from affidavit, filed in the above entitled cause, that one of the above named defendants is a non-resident of the state of Indiana, notice is therefore hereby given the said Peter C. Afiller that be be and appear before the Hon. Judge of ! the Adams Circuit Court, on the first day i of the next regular term thereof, to be holden at jhe court house, in the town of Decatur, commencing on Monday, the 26th of September, 1881, and plead by answer or demur to said ' complaint, or the same will be beard aud I determined in his absence. I Witness my name, and Seal of said • court hereto affixed, this 29th day of June, 1881. N. BLACKBURN. Clerk. June 30, 1881.—w3. xjOTICE TO NON-RESIDENTS. i The State of Indiana, A lams county, Sv. In the Adams Circuit Court, September tenn. 1381. Jacob Stults ) vs. > No. 1,519, attach'mi Peter Garber. j It appearing from affidavit, filed in the above entitled cause, that Peter Garber the above named defendant is a non-resident jof the State of Indiana. Notice is therei fore hereby given the said Peter Garner I that he be und appear before the Hon. ' Judge of the Adams Circuit Court, to be holden at the Court House in the town ®f j Decatur, commencing on ( Monday, the 26th of September , 1881, 1 and plead by answer or demur to said | complaint, or the same will be heard and determined in his absence. Witness, my name, and the Seal of said Court hereto affixed, this the 6th day of I July, 1881. N. BLACKBURN, Cleik. July 7th, IftSl Pete 2 on & Huffman, attorneys for plain - tiff. i PPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Executor with i the will annexed, of the Estate of John 1 Bogenrife late of A lams county, deceased, r j The Estate is probably solvent. HENRY STEEL, Executor July 14, 'Bl. —wB. I France & King attorneys.