Decatur Democrat, Volume 25, Number 50, Decatur, Adams County, 17 March 1882 — Page 3

- w THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT Decatur Markets? Oats 38. Eggs 12 Corn 55. Butter 22 Flax seed $1.25. Wheat [email protected] Clover seed $4.5 (g; $4.60 Timothy seed 0 @ $2.50 Locals. Snow Tuesday sight. St. Patlick's day the 17th. Don’t forgot dat “Little BrownShug.” The young ladies of Decatur are organizing a “club.” Burns and Shirey shipped a car load of horses to Philadelphia yesterday. A number of ladies have been attending the circuit and commissioners court this week. Corbin and Edwards are frescoing Niblick, Crawford & Sons store room this week. Frank Gast's photograph gallery has been removed to the north side of the * Court House. Rev. C. A. Kanouse filled the pulpit at the Presbyterian church in Tipton Indiana, last Sunday. Thoa. Lynch & Co. did a very successful job of slump blasting on Tuesday lasi for Mr. John Fonuer, of Root township Homer A. Gorsline, who is stationed at Fort Wingate, New Mexico, has been on the sick list for some time. The evening train on the Grand Rapids road going north is three minutes earlier than it has been for some time. Temperance lecture at the Court House Sunday evening, March 19, by Rev J. J. Bicknell. Everybody invited. H e are under the influence of the little brown jug. Go to the hall Wednesday eaening and learn bow to master ibis evil influence. Baker goes to the penitentiary for life. His little brown jug did it. Go to the hall next Wednesday night and see that 1 Little Brown Jug The young friends Os Jay Dorwin celebrated his twentieth birthday, Tuesday evening. The hit of the evening was 'he presentation to Jay of a mustache cup Tits Dimocbat is authorized to withdraw the name of Thus. P. Harris, as a candidate for Recorder of Adams county, and consequently his natnetaken is from the list of announcements. One of our young women who is teaching a country school was noticed purchasing a revolver, probably as a mailer of precaution growing out of the false rumor that obtained so wide a circulation.

In court circles, this week has been of unusual excitement. The Baker tri>l. the struggle over the applications for retail er’s license before the Commissioners and lhe preliminary examination of the Tonnelliera at Kover s Hall, all transpiring at the same time, mark the week as one of unusual excitement so far as legal maters are concerned.

D. W. Davis, the employee of Daniel Shoemaker, whom The Dimocbat last week charged as bein g the author of the Emily Numbers fiction, called at this office Wednesday and informed us that he was not the author of the story, that he was not in Willshire the day it was telegraphed to Decatur. Mr. Davis says the first version of Tui Dbmocbat as to the author of the story, was in the judgement of the people in and around Salem, as nearly correct as it could be made. * e are sorry to hare made a statement doing injustice to Mr. Shoemaker, and only did so because we believed the information that came to us reliable. ••When got a good thing keep it” is an old and true maxim. One of our business men has adopted this maxim; we refer to the cigar manufacturer, August Krechter. His '•Jack-in-the-box' is the best nickle cigar on the boards, and its reputation will be maintained so long as the brand is manufactured. This is the one thing to be desired by the smoker, and one thing hard to find in a cigar. What has been said of the one brand is applicable to all the goods manufactured at his factory. The fact that it bad been announced that Rev. Theo. Wilkins, pastor of the Catholic church, would talk to his congregatiou on temperance Sunday morning. called out a large and attentive audience, including a considerable protestant element. The foundation of his remark, was, -No drunkard shall enter the Kingdom of Heaven. We cannot follow him through his argument, suffice it to say it was the higher view of temperance from a Christian stand-point. He picture man in his innocence— in his fall held up to his congregation their duty a , Christians. He then denounced the drunkard as worse than a beast. Those who sold him liquor were equally guilty, using the comparison that he who assisted the thief was no better than the thief, and both under the law would be condemned. So with tie men who sold his neighbor drink and made him drunk, he was just as bad as the drunkard, and both were v.olators of God’s law. . There is no more earnest Christian temperance worker in this than Rev. Theo. Wilkins, or one who has broader, or more comprehensive view of the question, one who is more vutspoken of the evils that proceed _ u. .nd intemperate use.

Till: IKI if, OF JAUCA baker S>«op.K«f T „ lira B!ld< , )nilneii(it Verdiet, Lil.- gcaieuee. -James Baker was indicted for the homicide of, Win. Howell in Allen county, Ind. lhe case came here on change of venue. The trial commenced Monday of last week. The State proved that while two of the Baker boys, sons of the defendant were stacking wheat, Wm. Howell who came to assist them was in the act of getting on to the stack, when he was shot through the heart and instantly killed. That they heard the shot fired, apparently coming from the barn, some twenty-seven yards distant} one of the sons recognized his father in the barn and saw the smoke of the gun; that Howell was struck in the fide next to the barn. A son of Wm. Howell, working a quarter of a mile away heard the alarm, came running up the road and when close to the barn he heard a voice inquire, do you want some of this too? and immediately heard a shot. He went around the barn, went in and up where he could get a view of the inside, and found Baker standing near where he had been previously seen with a rifle in his hands. Getting down, others came up and found Baker, to whom he gave up his rifle. Baker was not arrested in the excitement, escaping, but was subsequently captured. The special plea of the defense was insanity. For this purpose various witnesses testified, most of them relations of Baker. One entertained them with an exploit of Baker, tearing the tongue out of a snake, three others testified to his eating human and animal excrement on as many different occasions when on his drinking bouts. Another, that the day before the homicide he visited him, brought an ax and expressed the wish to have his bead cut off. Another, of his eating grubs taken out of decaying wood with apparent gusto, showing him to be a most disgusting brute. His wife testified to his being on a spree the day before the shooting, in which he used threatening language, boasted of his having a high old time, and using language so disgusting and indecent that she was not required to specifically relate. The defendants’ story of his life upon the witness stand was the rela tion of a succession of drinking sprees in which he seemed to wander aimlessly through the neighborhood, on several occasions, extending to the distance of twenty-eight miles to relations of his. At these times he slept in straw stacks and barns. And when at home drinking, frequently slept in the hay mow. He told of his enlistment in the sth. Ind. Cav., but detailed nothing of interest but his confinement at the rebel prisons of Florence, Millen and Anderson, and the usual suffering consequent. His own story showed him a kind of wandering drinking vagabond, without an aim above getting his daily rations of whisky. During the trial he has not exhibited a sing e emotion. He maintained a stolid indifference while listening to the testimony of the witnesses, whether for or against him, to the ruling of the court, and the argu meet of counsel.

Just as the court adjourned, Friday noon, his wife approached him to bid him farewell. She reached out her hand—they shook hands, her eyes bathed in tears, her form shook with emotion, which she with the utmost difficulty controlled. It was affecting to those who looked upon the same from the fact, that Baker parted with her without exhibiting any more emotion than if he had been a wooden automaton.

Pending a discussion between the attorney’s relative to a limitation of time in the argument. Friday afternoon. Baker turned his head, and his gaze fell upon Mrs. Howell, widow of The murdered man. He turned away instantly, momentarily dropped his head in a manner that indicated that it recalled the scene of August 4th. In a moment his head was erect and his usual stolid and indifferent expression resumed. It was the only instance during the trial that he gave the least outward indication that he had any feeling of humanity about him. The final argument of the case was commenced Friday afternoon. W. S. O'Rouke opened the case on the part of the State. He was followed by Erwin Straton, when J. Q Straton closed for the defense. The final argument for the State was made by Samuel Hench. The case was ably and exhaustively presented on bmhsides. The charge of Judge Bobo was in writing. Its necessarily great length makes it impossible to lay it before our readers or to give an intelligent synopThe jury was out some three hours before agreeing upon the verdict. The plea of insanity made no impression upon them and was at once disposed of Then upon the first ballot there was nine for a conviction of murder in the first degree. There was but one in favor of capital punishment. Baker maintained his stoicism to the last, the only indjcation of emotion manifest was, that he was covered with a profuse persp.raion when the jury came in. a regular cold sweat The trial in every respect was eminently fair and just and the verdict a rightious one. The usual exceptions were taken by counsel for defendant and a motion tor a new trial is now pending, which is set for hearing Saturday. The following officers were elected at the M. E. S. S. for the ensueing year; Supt. J T. Merryman, ass’t supt., E. A. Huffman; lady supt.. Mrs. N Blackburn; secretary, Frank Metts; ass t secretary, J. E. Thomas; treasur- ' er, John R. McConnehey; librarian, Wilson Merryman; ehoinster, Jay , Dorwin; Organist. Emma Pehirmey-

Applications For License. exciting trials before the commissioners. j The application of Matthias Colchin vs ’ the remsnstrators, was resumed Friday. Judge Samuel Sinclair and W. S. Congleton, for the plaintiff, and Messrs France & King, and Heller & Hooper, for the remonstratore. Tne motions to dismiss for insuflicency of application and for variance between the description in the application, were overruled, which left the case at issue upon its merits. The plaintiff introduced testimony as to his moral character and fitness by several witnesses, which was met on the part of the defence by an array of witnesses prov.ing violations rs law upon the following points. Selling to a person in the habit of getting intoxicated, after being notified in writing by lhe wife not to do so. Selling to a person while in the state of intoxication. Selling beer to minors. Throwing dice with minors for the cigars. The case was ably and exhaustively argued upon both sides, closing at 9 o'clock Monday night. John T. France and D. D. Heller, were especially complimented by the throng in attendance for the able manner in which they presented the case upon the part of the remonstrators. The commissioners reserved their decision until Tuesday morning. Pending lhe announcement there wits considerable excitement and discusssion as to what the finding would be, but it finally settled down that they would not grant the license This opinion was confirmed when the Board assembled in the morning and seemed to give general satisfaction except to these interested in lhe saloon business. The application of Henry C. Biebrich was then taken up. The motion of remonstrators overruled. Proof of notice made and the applicant placed upon the stand to prove his age and residence, when both sides rested their case. Considerable sparring occured at this point between counsel, the remonstrators claiming that they had not made out their case; that they were required to prove by a preponderance of evidence, that the applicant is not in the habit of getting intoxicated and is a fit person to sell intoxicating liquors. A decision to tae point in the 72Ind. was quoted by counsel for remonstrators, when the Commissioners held they had not made out -their case. The case of John T. Wagoner, was disposed of in a like manner. It is unlerstoo I that appeals will be taken to the oir uit court in all these cases, and that a change of venue will likely follow.

Proceeding of Institute. Last Saturday at the appointed hour, 9 am., nisrly thirty teachers were present at Decatur High School building, to at tend the Joint Township Institute, and the number increas ed to 64 teacheis in the afternoon The house was called to order at 9 a. m., by the county superintendent who made a few remarks to the teachers, after J. C. F. Galbreath, representative of Washingion township, gave a lesson on Mensuration. Though apparently much embarassed, he gave some good thoughts and created a lively discussion. Next, J. F. Snow, representative of Wabash township, took the floor and gave a sketch of the life and history of Pestalozzi. His thoughts were well arranged but his de livery was not so good, yet no one grow tired while he was speaking. Then the representative of Kirkland township J. T. Simcoke. gave a talk upon school government. He acquitted himself with credit. He was followed by the superi ntendent, A. F. Simpson, and others, upon lhe same subject. Next we listened to a well prepared essay upon Orthography by Henry Lankenow, of Preble township. As we hope to publish lhe essay at some future time, w« reserve comments. F. L. Harris, of Blue Creek township, then gave us a lecture upon Indiana, ne grew quite eloquent toward the close of his subject. His history of the Indiana school system was good.

AFTERNOON. Prof. C. G. White, of Decatur, gave a ’ brief explanation of the Kindergarten system. He made himself very plain and was listened to with deep interest. The next subject, Joint Township Institute, was discussed with spirit by U. W . Peterson, of St. Marys township, and F. P. Hocker and Benj. Asbbauoher, of French township. The representntve of Union township, R. K. Erwin, then hell the audience spellbound for about 2d minutes upon “The Poets of America. This exercise on account of delivery and matter -as pronounced the best of the day. Prof. J. H. Walters, ol Root township, concluded the exercises of the day with a lecture upon “School Literature and Readi eg tor the Teacher.' He gave some good suggestions in his matter of fact way. There were teachers present from every township in the county, except from Hartford. The Institute was considered a sucby all, and the best one day institute ever held in the county. We were surprised with the talent of our teachers and feel assured tthat the teachers of Adams county will compare favorably with those of any other county in the State. District No. 2. Root. Mr. J. T. W . Luckey s school closed on last Friday. Quito a number were present, and a good time in general was had. Mr. L. is au excellent teacher, and has done good work here this winter. It is believed that the children never learned so fast before. Mr. Luckey keept good order through love and esteem and not by punishing, for which he is loved by all in the district, We understand that he is going to Valparaiso to school the first of April; may our best wishes go with him, hoping that he will meet with as good succe.-s there as he did here. J K. carried. 1 Married at the residence of the bride s pateßU, -March 9, 1882, by the Rev. M. S. Mktte, J- P- "eldy to Mary J Barnett. Married at the residence of Titvs ' ' EaRNST. by Rev M. S. Metts, J. yy. Hedges, of Minn..to Mattie L. F. Sf.wet.i .

Personals. Rufus Allisou spent Sunday at Lome. Paul Mcore was in the city last week. Miss Tude Studabaker spent Sunday at home. Charlie Vance, of Willshire, was in the city Friday. Leonard Luckey has returned home from Deleware, 0 Miss Ella Sohixmener was on the sick list the fore part ot the week. Miss Callie Rout entertained a number of her friends .Saturday evening. Mrs. Henry ZZite returned home last Saturday from a visit to Ft, Wayne. Mrs. William Thomas, of Greenville, is visiting her brother, Dr. Freeman. Mr. Will Vesey, one of Ft. Wayne’s young lawyers, was in the city Saturday. Dr. Freeman and R. B. Allison are having their homes kalsomined by Mr. Rover. Mrs George Stantiu, of Huntington, is visiting hev uncle M r. Charles Stewart. Misses Mary Closs and Amelia Niblick, were visiting friends at Bluffton last week. Mr. Henry Voglewede was in Toledo last week, purchasing his spring stock of goods. Ed. Burris, of Indianapolis, and Charles Perruny, of Cincinnati, were in the city Thursday evening. Miss Ella Fitz Gerald was in Ft. Wayne the first of the week. Miss Eva Blair is spending her vacation with friends in Michigan.

Mies Estella Bart started Tuesday for North Manchester, where she will instruct a class in music. She expects to remain du ring the summer. Mr. S. Oppenheim and wife and Mrs. Janies Dailey, of Bluffton, attended the golden wedding at C. M. Stewarts. Wednesday night. Miss Emily Numbers spent Sunday with her mother. She received the congratulations of all her friends, that she was not the victim as reported. Jesse and John Niblick, of Niblick, Crawford & Sons, left yesterday for the east to make their semi-anual purchase of goods. They will be absent two weeks. Mrs. A. D. Clarkson, of Piqua, Ohio, and Jas. H* Smith, of this county, brother and sister of John E. Smith, met at the house of the latter in this city last week, for the first time in eighteen years. Tho following Bl ufftonites were in Decatur Tuesday. Hon. J S. Dailey, Democratic candidate for Congress; Rev. J. H. Reider, pastor of the Baptist Church; J.H. C. Bmi;h attorney; ILL. Bisner, deputy clerk; L L. Townsend and Thomas Gutileus

THE TON NELLI ER CASES. Preliminary Examination. The case of J. J. Tonuellier and his sons held to answer tor the death of Ex-Sheiiff David King took place Tuesday. To ac commodate the throng who desired to hear the same the examination took place at Rover's Hall. The State was repiesented by Pross. Att y J. T. France and the defendants by John P. Quinn and Hon. John McSweeney, of Mansfield, Ohio. The case was not fully entered into, but two witnesses being examined, Sylveste- and Borden, both of whom testified before lhe Coroner, Nothing new was elecited on the examination, not heretofore made public, consequently the testimony is not re produced at this time. At the conclusion, separate motions were made for the discharge of the defendants, which were ably argued pro and con by the respective counselThe decision of Esqr. Bailey was adverse to the defendents,- when an effort was made to reduce the bail bond, which was overruled and the defendeuts held to answer in the Adams Circuit Court in the sum of $5,000 each Stock Holders’ Meeting. Office of C., R. & Ft. W. R. R. Co., Richmond, Indiana, March 6, 'B2. The annual meeting of the Stock holders of the Cincinnati, Richmond & Ft. Wayne Railroad Company, will be held at the office of the Mayor of the city of Richmond, in the city of Richmond, Indiana, on Thursday, April 6th, 1882, for the purpose of electing Eleven Directors for said Company to serve for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. Polls open from 10 o’clock a. m. until 12 o’clock m. By order of the Board of Directors. —n49w3. C. C. BINKLE V, Secretary.

Unclaimed Letters. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Decatur post office, Adams county, Indiana, for the week ending March 13, 1882. P. G. Ayers, Mrs. D. M. Davis, Miss M. Falconer, Albert Hawkins, Mrs. N. B. Meek, Robert Mills, Samuel Raber. Foreign Letter, Mrs, T. T Roberts. Persons calling for the above letters will please say advertised. B. W. Sholty, p. m., The new Jamestown alpacas just received at James Edingtons are beauties. Go and see them. From 25 to 50 cents per yard. ts. Three handsome presents to be given away at Wickersham’s drug store, Geneva. Call and see them. —w3n46. In order to close out my stock of boots and shoes I will sell them at cost. M. Bremerkamp.—tf. For the best buckwheat flour go to the Fornax Mill —w3.n46. The highest market price in cash will be paid for two hundred pounds of lard at Martin's bakery. n050w2. For the newest and prettiest Folwell ca~himeres, from 45 cents to $1.25, warranted all wool, go to James 1 Edingtons. ts

Call for the “Jack in the Box ’ or the ‘lndustria” manufactured at the cigar factory, and you will be convinced that they are the best nickel cigars you ever smoked.—4otf. The finest line of carpets and oli cloth to be found in Decatur, is at M. Bremerkamp’s. —ts. The largest and finest stock t> /ready made clothing for men, boy's and children in Decatur, will be found at M Bremerkamp’s.—tf. Tis wonderful the way they slaughter goods at the ten cent store. 48-ts If you want boots and shoes at your own price, call at M. Bremerkamp’s.— ts. Any one wanting a first class two horse wagon, will do well to call on W G. Spencer, terms reasonable.—w 3. Genuine Mershaum pipes at low prices, and a great variety of other smoking articles always on hand, at A. Krechter’s cigar store. —4Otf. Go to Jake Martin for your warm meals and a first class cup of coffee. 2 Jake Martin has the best fruit cake and pies in town. —w 2. A full line of spring styles of .boots and shoes of custom work and also of my own make, at Sol Billman s one door west of Jliblick, Crawford & Sons. w 6. Ladies', Mens’ and Childrens’, shoes of the latest styles in great variety just recieved at Sol Billman's. w 6. Boots and shoes for cash, cheaper than any place in town, at Sol Billman’s. Call and see for yourselves. w 6. Go to James Edingtons and see the new and pretty designs in lace curtains, the cheapest ever brought to Decatur, from 12| to GO cents per yard. ts. Lace fischues,collars and facinators in all styles just received at James Edingtons. ts. Latest styles of satins and silks for trimming at James Edingtons. ts. Handsome ties of all description for gentlemen at Edingtons. ts. CLOTHING, CLOTH ING, CLOTH ING for men, boys and babies at Jas Edingtons. ts. The last entertainment of the Club. Lecture Course, and the best, will be G. Paul Smith in his incomparable recitals and impersonations at Kovel’s Hall, Friday, and Saturday nights.

qpo ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Notice is hereby given that at the March 1882 term, of the Board of Commissioners of Adams county, State of Indiana, Andrew Gottschalk, Christian F. Stauffer, and Mark Aspy, were appointed viewers, and N P. Heaston, engineer, to v ew the location of a proposed Gravel Road, on the following route, to wit : Commencing at the center corner of section twenty-nine, township twenty-five north, range fourteen east, in Adams county, Indiana, thence north on the center line of said section twenty-nine, one-half mile, thence bearing a little west of north, following the road known as the Bluffton road, until it intersects the middle line of section twenty, thence weston said middle line through sections twenty and nineteen in township twenty-five north, range fourteen east, thence west on the middle line of sections twenty-four, twenty-three, twentytwo and twenty-one, township twenty-five north, range thirteen east, to the county line between Adams and Wells counties, where said road shall terminate. Said viewers and engineer shall meet at the office of William Drew, in Geneva, on MONDAY, THE 10TH. OF APRIL 1882, and thence proceed to examine, view, and lay out or straighten said road, as in their opinion, public convenience and utility requires. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Commissioners Court, at Decatur, this 13th. day of March, 1882. G. CHRISTEN, Auditor. No. 50.—4 w

mo ALL WHOM IT MW CONCERN Notice is hereby given that nt the March 1882 term of the Board of Commissioners of Adams county, State of Indiana, Jacob Jfiller, Vincent D. Bell an 1 Edward Ehle were appointed viewers, and N. P. Heaston engineer, to view the location of a proposed grave! road on the following route to wit: Commencing at the center corner of section twenty-nine, township twenty five north, range fourteen east, in Adams county, Indiana, thence west on the middle line of said section twenty-nine and section thirty in township twenty-five north, range fourteen east, thence west on said middle line through sections twentyfive, twenty-six, twenty-seven and twen-ty-eignt to the county line between Adams a 3< i Wells counties, and there to terminate Said viewers and engineer shall meet at the office of William Drew , in Geneva, on Monday, the 17th. day of April. 1882, and there proceed to examine, view lay eut or straighten said road, as in their opinion public convenience and utility require, _ . . In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Commissioners court at Decatur, this 13th day of March, 1882. 7 ’ G. CHRISTEN, N0.50w4. Auditor.

non-residents. State of Indiana, Adams county, Ss. In the Adams circuit court, May Term, 1882. Catharine Christen ] Godfrey Christen | vs I E. P. Sturgis, whose 1 To Quiet Title, No. Christian name is I 1526 • to the plaintiff un- ( known, et al I Tt appearing from affidavit, filed in the I above entitled cause, that E P. Sturgis, whose Christian name is to the plaintiff unknown- -Sturgis, his wife whose Christian name is to the plaintiff unknown, Edward Sturgis and . St, ’ r ®! 8 ’ his wife, whose chistian name is to the plaintiffs unkown, of the ed defendants are nonresidents of the state of Indiana. . i p p Notice is hereby given the said h. i Sturgis, whase chrestian name is to the plaitniffs unknown, bturgia, his wile whose Christian name is to the plaintiffs’unknown. Edward Sturgis and Sturgis, his wife, whose Christian name is to the plaintiffs unknown, 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 beholden at the court house in the town of Deca tur, commencing on Monday the 15th day of May. 1882, and plena by answer or demur to said complaint, or the S ime will be h-ard and 1 determined in their absence Witness my name, and the seal of said court hereto affixed, this 15th day of March, 1882. N.BLACKBURN, ' NoWwl. r,erk '

SPRIJVGr GreetinG. I am Daily receiving my Spring Stock of DKY GOODS, NOTIONS, CLOTHING, GROCERIES, QUEEN SW ARE, &c., &c,, &0., &c., &c., and am offering the same at prices which defy all competition. Note a few of the following prices: Dress Goods as Low as Bc. I wish to call your special attention to the Folwell Cashmeres, which we Guarantee all Wool from 50c to $1.25. Also, our Jamestown llress Goods, which are insured to wash and hold their color from 20c up.

HI A I IAG in new shades. SILKS, S AT I A S, VELVETS, and PLUSH For Trimmings. NEW LINE OF E »111 RO 11) E RIES and IA - SERTIOAS From 3c to 60c. Laces in Cotton & Silk In the Latest Patterns. Atw Styles of LACE CURTAINS, 12 1 2c to 50c.

handkerchiefs, lii Silk, Linen and Fancy. si lk Ties, Fichues, Collars, and Notions, Os all kinds at Itock Bottom Prices. CORSETS, From 50c to SI.OO. A Verv Nice Line of Clothing For Children, Boys and Hen from $2 30 to $25 00 a Suit. FANCY HATS. e , in straw. Wool and Fur At astonishing low Prices. B anocERiES, Fresh anti Cheap. J Produce taken in Exchange for Iwoods and we always pay the highest price for the same. Please call and see om Stock and learn the mag nils cent bargains we otter 1 JAS..EDINGTON, second St Decatur Ind

| JOHN W. ROUT. WM M. BURDG. The “Fornax Mill,” ROUT <ft BUB.DC, PnOPRIETORS, Tbe FORNAX MILL has recently changed hands. The present proprietors are JOHN W. ROUT & WILLIAM M. BURDG, the latter, one of the best practical Millers in the country. The chahge means business—means that repairs and new machinery will be put in, to enable it to com pete in all respects with the best mills in this or any othei country as to the quality of its work. The Mill is so located it is convenient of access to the public, whether town or country patrons. We are located on the river, just one square and a half from the Court House, and near the central business portion of the town; have a large and commodious yard, with stable conveniences for feed and water for our customers, not found elsewhere.

All of the old customers of the FORNAX MILL are b invited to call and renew their acquaintance and give ua their patronage. We on our part assure them that no pains will be spared to give satisfaction in every particular, as to quantity and quality our wor k. We will at all times pay the highest market price in cash for all grain suitable for our business for flouring purposes. Customer: are assured that they can get their work done without delay, .11 statements to the contrary notwithstanding The Mill will 1 in motion every business day. ROUT & BURDG. Vol 25-49

A NEW LEAF TURNED OVER AT THE ‘OLD RELIABLE” Cash and Produce Trumps o EVERYBODY READ! o NIBLICK, CRAWFORD & SONS Having tried the credit system long enough to test its impracticability, hare concluded to take a new tack, and, instead of having to put their goods ata price high enough to make up for bad debts, they are now determined to give their patrons the benefit of the*

MONEY SAVED YB THE “READY PAY SYSTEM,' in the reduced prices they are thus nabled to afford their customers. In this way they can “ LIVE AND LET LIVE '4 ” It is true, Justices and Constables may object, as it interferes with a business which to them, has proven quite a lucrative one. But under the new order of things, our friends will find goods at the store in the Adams County Bank Block so much lower than formerly, that they Will be Astonished! at the change which ready pay has wrought. It Is folly to say much aboutt It 11« our a4 I vertisement, as far as particularising is co ncerned. The truth in this res pect can only be satisfa o torlly learned BY A VISIT TO THE STORE! Where all hands take pleasure in making known thehuge bargains they have to offer in LADIES DRESS GOODS, MUSLINS, ’’ READYMADE CLOTHING, CARPEIS, QUEENSWAJtE, GLASSWARE, GROCERIES, ETC. o Tlio UiglicHt Marltet; Price Paid for Country Produce. o I STAND3BY THE ‘ ‘ OLD RELIABLE.’ r ANDIIT-WILL '.STAND. I BY YOU. Niblick, Craw^ a&Sons - Decatur, Ind., Mav 16, I* 7 "