Decatur Democrat, Volume 25, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 30 September 1881 — Page 3

THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT. ij j .. r -vl 1 : .■ ; I>cnitur Marketm. Oats 3 6. Eggs 15. Corn 65. Butter 18 @ 10 Flax seed $1.20 Wheat No. 2. $1.40 Clover good $5.00 @ $5.25 Timothy seed 42. («- $2.75 Locals. Apples tn 1 cider are scarce. Our business men Lave been getting potatoes from Michigan. M . I*. Moan, has moved his grocery into the new SiudabtkerA Allison building. Mr. F. VV. Rice is very sick with typhoid fever. Fears of his recovery are entertained. A grandson of P. N. Collins, living at Ceylon, fell and broke his arm, a short time since. The Democrat reached the mature age of twenty-five years and six mouths, this week. Haulers say there is a good crop of squirrels, but they du not often shoot more than they can carry. John King commenced the brick work on the new addition to his wagon iactory this week. Thel’ioneer Mutual lieu fill Association, of Union City, Ind , have opened un office at F.ori Wayne, which is in charge of Messrs Wilkinson and Reynolds. The protracted meeting at the M. E. Church will be continued over Sabbath. Rev. M. M. Gleason kindly giving away for that purpose. George Ibling. who it was supposed had skipped out, is back again to meet the charge against him. The DEMOCRAT inadvertently did him injustice.

Last Saturday, Theodore Gerkey, son of Lewis Gerkey, of Root township, fell off the fence, badly fraeiuring his collar bone, Dr. Freeman was called iu to adjust the fracture. Sam K. IloJgdoti as ■ Alexander MeGlue,” brought down the whole house, and the last ovei lute was a hit ing tiual to such a choice selection of fun and music cotubiaed.— TbeJ twenty niuih anniversary of the Adams county auxilliary Bible Society, w ill be held at the Presbyterian church, Decatur, Sunday evening, October Util A general it!vita 1 ion is extended to all,.who leel au interest iu tl.e society. The Shent! sold two horses Monday, under the es'ray act, that were taken up by Jeremiah Andrews, some fit'.eefl mouths since. They brought one hundred and thirty five dollars. Andrews being tho purchaser. The last grand excursion for the season over the G. R. iI.R.R. to Rome City, comes off October 13th. Fare and titre table the same as the last excursion. For further particulars see poster;. For business or visiting cards, letter an 1 note beu<lr, bill heads, dodgers, posters, circulate, wedding or funeral invitations, etc, etc , go to Tua Democrat, where a goed stock of these goads hire been received, end will be kept in stock. Last Saturday, Mr. Lee Capp, of Bluffton, bought of Christian Shafer six vacant lots in Cribbs addition, lie contemplates building three h mses upon the n this fall Mr. Georg • Gsrd.uer of Bluffton, is also prospecting for Decatur property James 11. Stults, of Longmont, Colorado, sent Thk Democrat two specimens of the Colorado grasshoper preserved in alcohol. They are a formidable pair, and if they are a fair specimen of the Colorado varmint, it is no wonder their appearance creates alarm, as it would not take many of them to clean out or eat out an ordinary flush. Charles Lamhierman sold a Bluffton man a vacant lot to build on. -Tub Democrat is very sorry that our enterprising sister town is losing her cilixeus iu view of her bright prospects for a great trunk line railroad. On the other haul, Decatur is rejoicing st the accessions to her population, and extends a hekrty welcome to all good men who wish to c tat thsir lot with usDonayin’s Original Tennesseeans, comprises nine ex slaves, all of extraordinary voice, brought by the best culture and years of constant practice to a high state of perfection. They are no humbug, no burnt cork artists, but genuine first class singers. No lover of song, the best of all music, should faj) to hear them. They will appear at Kovcr’s Hall, Saturday, Oct. Ist.

Both of the entvrlaininenis given here by the McNeil Fimily were evidently satiifaotory to th:»e who witnessed them. There was sufficient rarely in the programme each evening to suit the most fastidious. The McNeil sisters were charming in appearance, and as artists. They are all skillful musicians, playing and singing equally well. Everybody wis frtvorably impressed with their modest demeanor, and the orchestra was one of the best that has visited the Opera House for some time.— Laporte {lnd } Chronirli. On last Saturday, Scott Wh to and Wm. Fprig, invited W. H. Hancock arounl to a side street to look at a horse with a view of making a trade. When th?y had Hancock where they wanted him, they turned on him an commenced beating him. The Marshal was soon on hand, about to interrupt their little performance, when they Med, making such good time that the officer was unable to get his clutches on them. Hancock had not the least knowledge of ♦ heir motive in committing the assault. The Toledo Delphos & Burlington rail road will furnish to parties of ten or more special excursion rates to ihe following points: Toledo, 0., for Put-in-Bay and the Islands; Grand Papids, fishing and pic-nic grounds; Dupont, Auglaize camp meeting grounds; Celina reserveir, the largest artificial lake in the world; finest boating and fishing: Covington, an 1 her sulphur springs, which are not excelled; Ludlow Falls: one ot th? m?st beautiful

thirty feet: pleasant groands and good fishing; Dayton, Soldier s Homo. Parties of spots iu Ohio. The Stillwater river falls tea o;mure desirous of going to any other point on the line of the road or to other terminal points off of the line will be given excursion rates on application to J. W. McElvaine, Gen. Pass anl ticket Agt. Toledo, O. It is reported that a generous father in Decatur called on one of the doctors there in company with his son who was in a very precarious condition, and made the statement that if he, the doctor, would cure him for less than funeral expenses to go ahead, and if not, let the boy take his chances.— Bluffton Timet. Correct. The circumstance occurred several years ago, when the editor of the Times was a stripling. His father was the hero of the incident. Ths Democrat and the people here think that it was a sad affair for the world at large that it cost less to cure than it would have, to have buried the the adolescent youth. The Democrat is certainly very much ashamed of the affair, as the young man who did not die will be when he comes to reflect over what ‘-might have been.’ 1 Albert Cross of Root towusbip, has purchased the Bogart property in the north end of tow u. Sylvester Peterson presented Dr. De Villbiss with a rattlesnake, caught by himself in the woods.

Personals. Mrs. Lewis Whipple is skill sickMrs John Niblick is on the sick list. A small child of Joseph Smith is dangerously ill. The Dayton Excurson’.sts, report having had a nice time. W. G. Spencer, jr. is rejoicing over his first born, a son and heir. Miss Debbie Mickel, was in town tho fore part of this week. Mrs. Emma Hart has been quite sick, but is now rapidly improving. Mr Esau Numbers is visiting friends at Wooster, and other points in Ohio. Mr. Nicholas Wagoner and wife started for eastern Ohio, Wednesday, on a visit. Mrs. Eli Zimmerman sen. leaves for Michhigan, Monday, for an extended visit. Mrs. John, and Mrs Charles R>ut, started to St. Marys, Wednesday, to visit relatives. V. B. Simcoke, of Monroe, was shaking hands wi ll his numerous friends in Decatur, Monday. Frank Mann, returned to Ann Arbor, Monday, to resume his law studios iu Ann Arbor college. Mrs E. Woods. abd family of Lima, 0., are visiting her brother, Mr. Frank Railing of this place. Mrs B. W. Sholty, who Las been visiting friends at Delphos, for the past two weeks, returned home Monday. Mrs. Elizabeth Miesse went to Grand Rapids, yesterday io visit her daughter, Mrs. Kate Willinlngtou. Mrs. Frank Hart went to Richmond Tuesday to visit her sister Clara. She will be absent about one week. Mrs A.P. Littleton, of Greenville lowa, is visiting herejusins, Mrs. Mose Rainey, and Mrs. R. B. Allison, of this city. Mrs Lem Adams, and Mrs. E. Cox, went to Cleavland last Saturday night, to attend the funeral of President Garfield. Miss Ella Spangler, of Van Wert, and Mass Vi Foster, of Wilshire, were the guests of Miss Jessie Allisun, the fore part of the week. Mi- Jack Fordyce, who has been visiting in Minnesota, anl Wisconsin, for the past four weeks, returned home last week, having had a pleasant time.

James ID Stone, anl wife returned from their trip to Cincinnati on Friday. Mr. St ne was quite sick when he ca*ie home but is now improving. Mrs. Parker and Mrs Jonathan Wise, who have been visiting the Dorwin families for the past week, returned to their home In Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Wednesday. Mrs. Dr. Jelleff: of Dayton, formerly of this place, is visi'ing D. M. Uoodsell s family. She is un her way to Deuton, Texas, where she expects to spend the winter. Dick Townsend, and Homer Shirey, visited Bluffton one night last week, and on their way heme fell asleep and lost their huts. Dictt cays bis was a sailor hat; any one finding it, will be liberally rewarded by leaving it at the Burt House. Mr. ’Sanky, the singer, has gone to Europe. He will be followed booh by Mr. Moody, when they will resume their evangelical labors. The last of a fleet of twelve gunboats, built in England, has just left for China, manned by Chinese officers and crews and flying the Chinese flag. What is the reason the heathen Chinese are not advancing to the highest state of civilization. The Ecumenical Council of the Methodist Churches, opened its sessions in London last Wednesday. Bishop Simpson preached the opening sermon, which was in support of the divine creation of the heavens and earth. The American delegates are treated with the greatest consideration.

The budget reported for 1882 by the French minister of finance is on I>U face a brilliant one. R states that in four years. $200,000,0Qp of debts have been paid and $60,000,000 of taxes remitted. The Bojapartists sac- ! tion claim the statement is not true: ■ that really France is in great distress financially. Dr. E. A. Kintzmiller and Dr. E. Keith, eminent specialists, may be i consulted at the Burt House, Decatur, Indiana., from Oct. 5, till 11, ’Bl. They make a specialty of Catarrh, deafness, throat, lung, stomach, and all constitutional diseases of men, women and children. Dr. Keith will lecture on the human body in Kovcr’s Hall every night

commencing Oct. 5 th, and will continue one week. These gentlemen are so well known, that it is unnecessary to say anything further; go and consult them, consultation free. And remember you should not fail to hear Dr. Keith’s lectures which are not only highly interesting but practical. The State Diyuocratie Central Committee, of New York, recently met and administered a fitting rebuke to the republicans of that state, whether stalwart or halfbreed, by passing a rising and unanimous vote on this resolution: Resolved, Tua members of the Democratic State Central Committee, at their first meeting since the attack upon the President of the I’nited States, take occasion to record their indignation and horror at the infamous deed, and to express their heartfelt sympathy with the distinguished sufferer and his stricken family in their affliction, with the earnest hope that the labors of love and science for the restoration of the Chief Magistrate to health and the full exercises of the constitutional functions of his office may be crowned with complete success.

MARRIED. Sept. 17th, at the residence of the bride’s parents, in Union township, byGeorge B. Cline, Esq., Mr. John Drake and Miss Caroline Lettlinger. Sept. 10th, by the same, Mr. John Singleton, to Miss Julia A. Brown. At. the M. E. parsonage, Sept. 2, byRev. M S. Metts, Mr. David S. Ray. to Miss Mary E. Gilpin, all of Salem. Thursday, Sept. 22nd, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Harmony, in Root tOMiiship, at half past 12 o’clock, by the Rev W.u. R. Wones, assisted by Rev. C. A. Kanouse, Mr. Emanuel Bi rxs, to Miss Cj aha llakmoNV and Mu. W. B. Harmont, to Miss Estella M. Wolfe. The wedding was a very enjoyable affair to the large company who were present. A very sumptuous dinner was served under the shade trees, after which the following presents were made to Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Burns: By Mr. and Mrs. Rugg, Mr. and Mrs. Harmony, and P. R. Albers and wife, a set of glassware, each; Mrs. Woodruff, a set of small fruit dishes; Miss Jennie Brock, Lida and Alice Smith and Mrs. Wolfe, three large glass fruit dishes; Mrs Kitson, glass butter dish: Mr. W. B. Harmony, glass pitcher; Hattie Burns, card receiver; Mr. Malen Burns, child’s set of silver, knife, fork and spoon; Kittie Flickinger, napkins; Mr. and Mrs. George Patterson, linen, table cloth and pair of towels; Mr. and Mrs. M. Burns, and Mr. and Mrs. B. 11. Dent, a bedspread, each; Mrs. S. E. Rhodes, linen table cloth. Aud the following to Mr.and Mrs. W B. Harmony: By Mrs. Wolfe, Jennie Brock and Frank Wolfe, three large glass fruit dishes; Mrs. Harmony,glass pitcher; Mrs. Umphrey, silver cup; Mr. E. Burns, silver butter knife; Mrs. Kitson, glass pitcher; J. E. Patrick, celery glass; Mrs. Woodruff, set small glass fruit dishes; Julia Wolfe, ladies collar; Mrs. Jay Rugg, glass set; P. R. Albers, set of glass goblets; Mrs. B. 11. Dent, camp rocker; Mr. and Mrs. M. Burns, pair of towels; Mrs. Umphrey, eastor; Ordie Wolfo, glass pickle dish; Miss Clara Harmony, napkins; Kittie Flickinger, napkins; Miss Estella Harmony, by her father, ten dollar gold piece.

Quite an Accident. Oh Tuesday, as Mr. John Briner, who lives some six miles southwest of town, was driving on Second street, with a wagon heavily loaded with shingles. perched on top of which was his wife and Miss Rachael Huffman, daughter of William Huffman. At the crossing of Monroe and Second street, the grade had been disturbed by the building of the Monroe street sewer, making a rough place, in the street. As he was crossing this place the side board on the side the women were sitting on gave away, precipitating Mrs. Briner unceremoniously to the ground, Miss Huffman and a considerable portion of the load falling upon and around her, almost covered her. On releasing her, she was taken to Dr. Jamison's office, when she was examined by the Dr., assisted by Dr J. N. Coverdale, when it was ascertained that shs had received a eommuuited fracture of the left arm, besides being otherwise bruised and shocked by the fall and the falling of the load upon her. Miss Huffman escaped without injury. The accident was caused by the standards, which held the sideboard and which were made of very brash timber giving away. Under the circumstances it was very for. tunate that Mrs. Briner was not more seriously injured. Police Items. Saturday last Joshua Harmon assaulted one of the Gaunt boys on our streets. He was arrested, plead guilty and was fined. The trouble cost him $9.65. On Monday George and PeUjr Russell, brothers, revived an old grudge in'xonnellier's saloon, which was encouraged by Thomas Kern. The trio in the me<le were considerably banged up. They settled for the amusement with Esq. Bailey on the following terms: Peter Russell. SB.*P; George Russell. $11.65: Thomas Kern, $22.85. |

Circuit Court. Tn consequence of the memorial services held at the court house. Monday, court did not convene until Tuesday morning. • The following are the petit jurors for the present term: Detrick Buuck, Bazzlc Hendricks, B. F. Aspy, Jacob 11. Martz, Ira Blossom, Christen Burghalter, John A. Marten, Vincent D. Bell, P. C. Bollinger, James Davy. Nathaniel Baily and David Kern. The court calendar contains twentytwo State cases, with the following charges: Forgery, one; larceny, two; house breaking, one; malicious trespass, three; trespass, two; carrying deadly weapons, one; disturbing public worship. one; selling to minors, three; selling without license, one; selling liquor on Sunday, two; assault au l battery, three. On the civil calendar there is fifty-two old cases, and forty-one new cases; on the probate, one hundred and twenty-one cases; on the guardian, two hundred and forty one.

First Visit of the Original Tennesseeans. Not ‘'Tennessee Jubilee Singers,” but Donavin's Original Tennesseeans. Colored Concert Company, is the present name by which one of the two excellent companies under Mr. Donavin’s management is known by. They sing the soul-stirring plantation music delightfully, but their varied programme and wonderful talent places them in the class of thoroughly cultivated concert singers, the peers of any vocalists of any race or color. They have been imposed upon by all these one hundred and one troups of jubilee singers who sought to succeed by misleading the people in appropriating all or a portion of this genuine company's name. Mr. Donavin now advertises the Original Tennesseeans, with a successful record of eight seasons, to the people of Decatur, for the first time. They appear in Kovcr’s Hall, Saturday, Oct. Ist. thiThorse. His Diseases. As a special premium to all subscribers of The Democrat we have made arrangements to furnish to every subscriber a copy of the work free of charge, by complying with the following conditions: All new subscribers who pay $1.50 in advance; all old subscribers who pay up all arrearages and $1.50 in advance. This is a valuable treatise on the horse and his diseases, worth to every owner of horses, the subscription price of the paper. It is an abridgement of a work that originally cost $5.00. In its present style, it contains all the valuable features of the original edition, which is offered to subscribers only on such terms that they cannot afford to do without it. ts. Unclaimed Letters. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Decatur post office, Adams county, Indiana, for the week ending Sept. 26, 1881.

McDermott William Hulse G. Frank Opy Mose A. Miller Miss Maud Sheline Miss M. Meress Miss Mollie Tudor George Barber Mrs Mahola Zakcy Miss Minnie B. W. SnoLTY, p. m. JION JIOVTII ITEMS. BY “VIRE. ’ All the schools of this township with the exception of the Knapp school are engaged and will soon be opened. Hickory nuts are plenty and nutting parties with buckets and sacks are on the go. Mr. Laban Riley, of Decatur, hasbeen engaged as engineer at the mill vice Ed Bord, resigned. The services of Rev. Trover, of Monroville, have again been secured for the ensuing year, by the Lutheran church. The saw mill whistle is a nuisance, at least so think those that are occasionally aroused from th»ir quiet slumbers in the stillness of the night, and kept awake for hours by its deafening noise. Gentlemen: if you intend to sernade the town at midnight with a steam cajope, we would recommend a few more whistles and some one that can play the thing; then go ahead. The Magley Bro's, have returned frsm Whitley county; they report the crops in good condition. Quite a number from here intend taking in the Fort Wayne fair this week. Mrs. Therese Congleton is visiting the Chicago Exposition this week. It would be perhaps a good investment for some one with a little surplus cash to put up a few dwelling houses here, as such are always in good demand. Mr. Thompson from near Grand Rapids, Mich., is visiting his brother-in-law, Mr. Ed. Wilder. Bob Grandstaff, instead of going west has made a move in the opposite direction, to Van Wert, Ohio. Sam. Fillars sold his roan team to Railing for $125. Sam then purchasing a young team from Frank Lord for $270. One cf the horses belonged to his son Bertie, a young lad of twelve years, who got immediate possession of the money. $l5O. Town Property for Sale. The undersigned has some very de sirable property in Decatur that h will sell at a bargain. Parties wishingto buy will serve their own interests by calling on B. H. Dent. Nov. 18, 80. ts

Pleasant 51 ill Item*. WF “ai’LLA/’ Our venerable miller Mr. E.Cox, has his mill draped in mourning. 11. C. Stetler visited friends in Van Wert, Sunday. A. M. Fuller scalded Lis arm severely, on Saturday . I*. T- France lost n wagon wheel last Monday; no reward. A large number of our citizens attended the memorial service al Decatur, Monday. Several of our young folks will attend the Northern Indiana Fair. Mr. Benton Stetler, after an extended visit of several weeks in the western part of this state has returned home. Mr. Alplieus Acker was complaining some-what last week, but at this writing his boil is better. Mr. Ed. Roebuck, our fello v-townsm in, has purchased a saw mill in the edge of Ohio, and contemplates moving soon Mr. Elmer Gilpin, formerly of this place, now a resident of Ohio, was visiting his many friends here last week. A Mr. Rollings, of Kansas, was visiting his brother, L. W. Rollings, of this place last week-

Ordinance. Providing for the “Building new of certain side-walks in the town of Decatur, Adams County, State of Indiana. Passed September 6, IKBI. Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the Bjard of Trustees of the incorporrted town of Decatur, Indiana, that side-walks be built new along and contiguous to the lots and part of lots; as hereinafter described as follows, to-wit: Elijah A. Mann, in-lot No. 113. G. IF. A. Luckey, “ “ 115. L W. A. Luckey, •* “ 1 lb. John Schon, “ “ 117. Reuben Lord, u 118. “ <• “ “ 119. Ellen Touey, “ “ I’2o. Andrew Fritz, “ “ 600. Joseph Crabbs, “ “ 605. Mary Merryman, “ “ 728. Therisa Merryman, 11 “ 722. M. Longenberger, “ “ 721. “ “ u “ 720. Christ Shafer, “ ‘272. Henry Delks, “ “ 192. Mary C. Patterson “ 191. Mary Hunsiker, “ “ 190 James T. Merryman “ “ 189. Sec. 2. Be it further ordained by the Board of Trustees of the said town, that all side-walks herein ordered to build new, shall be built of white oak or burr oak lumber, all planks to be not less than one and one-fourth inches in thickness, and not to exceed six inches in width, all stringers to be three by four inches in thickness, and laid with the four inches down, iu al! other respects to be built aud constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications heretofore made iu cases of ibis kind: Sec. 3. It is hereby made the duty of the Clerk to accompany the Marshal and clerk the sale of said side-walks, and it is also made the dipy of the Clerk to prepare a schedule of owners names, with the number or numbers of lots or parts of lots belouging thereto along the line of t-aid sidewalks which are contracted on such sale to be built new, with the names of the party or parties to whom the same was let, with the amount of expense aud cost of building and repoit the same to the said Board at their next regular meeting thereafter Sec. 4. That is hereby made the duty of the Marshal of said town to require a bond, payable to the town of Decatur, with t approved security to the satisfaction of said Marshal, of each and every party who may have the contract awarded ou such sale for the building new of any side-walk designated in this ordinance, with conditions that said contractors shill within ten days from the date of sale complete the contract as awarded. Smc. 5. All side walks in the foregoing schedule shall be completed on or before the 30th day of September, 1881. And if not completed by the above named date, then the Marshal shall act In accordance with the 3rd, and 4th, sections of the foregoing ordinance relating to the sale, giving bond etc. State of Indiana, Adams county, I, I. C. King, the undersigned Clerk of the town of Decatur do hereby certify the above and forgoing to be a true, full and complete copy of an ordinance passed by the Board of Trustees of the said town at their September regular meeting held September 6, 1881. Witness my hand and corporate seal, this 10th. day of September, 1881. I C. Kura, Clerk of the town of Decatur. Sept. 16, 1881.

Do not forget to go to the Bluffton nursery this fall and get trees to fill out your orchards. Ball & Mentz, the old veterans at the business, have purchased the Bluffton nurseries, aud are prepared to furnish everything pertaining to tho business of first quality, and insure everything we sell, to grow for one year from date of delivery. M e will canvass Decatur and the surrounding country thoroughly, the coming winter, and can accomodate all who wish to plant next spring. Do not fail to see us before you buy of irresponsible parties, who sell trees at twice their value. We sell trees on Russian stock at 25cts. Come and see us or wait until we come this winter. Ball & Mentz.

Rover's Hall, Decatur, One Night Only, Monday Oct 3 Positively the only apperance this season of the favorite McNEIL FAMILY AND SAME. HOGDON Musical and Comedy Co. Beyond any doubt tho most thoroughly Refined and Recherche entertainment on the western continent. Nothing old, worn out or stale. Everything new, bright and elegant. Every entertainment to cenolude with SAM K. HOGDON S glorious impersonation of the DOWN EAST \ ANKLL, in the petite comedy entitled “JohN Pui.verizeD BrowN The Greatest Character Creation • on the Modern stage. Peoples Popular Prices: Admission - -25 c. 35c. and 50c. Doors open at seven o’clock curtain rises at eight.

Wanted — A boy to learn the printing business. Inquire at The Democrat office. 'file New Home sewing machine is one of the most perfect machines; it stands all tests, and has no superior. Those intending to buy a machine should call and see one before purchasing. Price with attachments S3O. ts. Also what some people call the bogus Singer, but equal to the genuine Singer in every respect, and in some respects superior, which we will sell for |2O; about half price. For sale at the Fancy Store. ts. All persons having deeds in the Recorder's office, are requested to eall and get them. The office is overcrowded with them. Besides, should the office burn, the deeds and records would be consumed together. All persons owing the Recorder are requested to call and settle immediately. I must have my dues. John Schurger, Recorder. n 0.25 w 3.

M. SMITH. G. LONGENBKRGB. F.M.BUERGER SMITH, LONGENBERGER & CO. DEALERS IN HORSES & MULES. o We wish to purchase for the fall trade 2,000 Horses and Mules, for which we will pay the very outside prices in cash. Our trade demands good, nice, smooth, driving stock for for buggy and c arriage horses, and heavy square made draft horses. Persons having stock to dispose of can always find -A MARKET—-

lor the same at our stables, at all times, and giving you the full value for the same. You can rely upon —SQUARE DEALING,— as we intend to make this a permanent business. All we ask is that you give us a call before disposing of your stock. Persons living at a distance will find it to their interest to give us a trial. It will cotta inly do no harm to look around before selling. In short, if you wish to buy a horse; if you wish to sell one, we can accommodate you. In connection with our sale —S TAP> LE—

—SMITH & LOXGEXRERGER — —will run a first-class— LI VEB V STABLE Where you can get a tip-top rig, on call, whether buggy, carriage or saddle Horse. GOOD STOCK and—GOOD CARRIAGES--is our motto. Charges reasonable. vol 25 n 22 mG.

BUI YOUR CLOTHING OZF" THE MANUFACT RE RS, ■ZLielcl Save The Retailer’s Profit, — AT — OWEN, PIXLEY & CO’S, 15 and 17Court Street., I FADT fell A V&IF IRlffe 58 and GO Cl niton Street. J ■ Uli I INUr

A new line of school book® jusrt received at Dorwin & Holthouse's* Children desiring to purchase books should call on them as they have all the books needed in the public schools.—w 3 Choice potatoes, sl,lO per bushel, at M. Bremerkamps. White light coal oil can be procurred nt Dorwin & Holthouse's. It is the best and safest, ever brotigbi to Decatur.—w 3. For fresh Oysters go to J. W. Place. Go to A. Aollhouse for cheap boots and shoes.—w 3 A. Holthouse has just received the best, finest and cheapest stock of boots and shoes ever brought to^Decatur. —w 3, Edington just received a handsome new ine of dress goods. His cashmeres cannot be excelled—w 2 • You will finl Richmonl Crackers at J W. Places A new Hue of fancy woolen goods for children, al Edington's.—w2 Corsets, collars, laces, napkins an 1 towels just received at Edington’s.—w2 Notice J. IF. Places' fine candies. For rent, a good organ, $1,50 per month. Inquire at Dorwin's gallery - Remember that Voglewede & Conter sell boots an»l shoes cheaper than any other house iu the country.— w 2. Something new in the photo line - Ninuette photo, $1,25 per dozen, at Dorwin’s gallery. Minueltes, $1,25 per dozen at Dorwin's gallery. Largest assortment of boots and shoes at the lowest living prices at Voglewede and Counters, 2G w 2 Over 500 different styles of boots and shoes at Voglewede & Center’s, which will be sold at bottom prices. Best bread, cakes and pies at Martin s. Fine Met a lie hair brushes for 50 and 75 cents, at Dorwin & Holthouse's. Just arrived a large stock of new goods at Voglewede & Counter's. If you want th* best goods for the least money go to Voglewede & Counter's. A new line of glassware cheap at N'elfley s. A car load of Michigan potatoes and onions just received at Welfley 8 Go Io Martin's bakery for a nice lunch and good cup of coffee.—>2 Fresh oysters on sale at Martins bakery.

The Fair Visitors Will Find Tlic L RGEST STOCK or 1 TALL CLOTHING, Lowest Brices, Shown by Sasii Pete & Max, Always ahead, showing the LARGEST STOCK AT THE LOWEST PRIC*.Star Clothing House, FORT WAYNE IND

4,0 O O TO2STS OF Flax Straw Wanted! FOR "TIICII I WILL PAY THE BEST PRICES When delivered drv an! in good condition at the Decatur FLAX MILL. THOS. MVi.Ofr.

I UK AND H APlDw* INDIANA HAU. Il A V • In Etiect June 19, lbSl> GOING NORTH. STATION*. [ NO. 5 ’ mo. S NO. 1 CH.rinn.ti i.’.... ' Richmond I»3i" H v I »s?»■ Wiiichorfter 11l 22 JJ' 44 Ridgeville ... 144 # 1 . P. nt laud H-'W Ju', .• 6 Ah. Geneva J- ,h ’ J 34 •• *2? Decntnr 1 ' i;" 4 . Monmouth - ® - * Fort Wayne ■ - 2,1 ; 44 i• 45 Fort Wayne lwave ; 33 ;•* .. i Kmidallville t v .• Lagrange JJ,; Sturgi* Grand*lUipide anive'i AOttipm! Grand RavidH lettV * ! Reed < jty M . rr T AS .. | 2 U I (’it v leave: 1 W iWiitm■ v l '" Cadillac *“*« I Traverse City ■ Cetoekey arriv.BSO I 1 GUISU SOUTH. STiTIOW.. "«•» ' NO.Ii Petoskey I , f. lit lam Traverse City . • « Cadillac arrive ... IltW Cadillac leave 3.bpm . ... 11 l.» Reed City arrive s<»l ‘ ji 2«< • Reed City leave 1 Hi Big Rapid* I ?« ’J* Howard City **??.. ’ 200 ,. Grand Rapid* arrive o I» 4 15 Grand Rapids leave < *’WJ* 44 ' 4 » Kulauiazov . 4 : .. . < Sturgie ~" 4 1 . 8 44 Lagrange ... 1140 ■ 9th Kendallville ,12 37 pm ; 9 r>s “ Fort Wayne arrive; 1 •;'» Uli Fort Wayne leave 2 1,1 ’ Monmouth ! 3,10 J 1 i Dcratur 3 15 7 . Geneva ■J49 . 812 : Portland 4 ** S3B | Ridgeville << 3 \ Winchester i & Richmond 1 ♦»<»•*>** . Cincinnati 450 “ 1 A. 11. LEET, Gen. Pa«». A«»t. M P. WA L( 11. AgU. Decntur. Town Property for Sale.— The residence now occupied by Capt J. J. Chubb, and business room occu pied by John Wagoner, both on Second street. Also the residence on the cor- * ner of and streets new occupied by J. E. Stoops. For further particulars call on J. T. Merryman, at the Ad ams county lank, o address John Bigart, Cclumlus Grove Ohio. vol. 25-21. ts. Wood Cbopers and Stave Bolt Makers Wanted. The undereisneil wishes 600 cords of wood cut and will pay from 75 cents to $1.25 per cord for cutting. Also a large lot of slack barrel stave bolta made. For particulars call at the Fornax Mill. J. W. ROUT. n023>3.