Decatur Democrat, Volume 26, Number 11, Decatur, Adams County, 16 June 1882 — Page 3

THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT. Decatur Market*. Oats 40. @ 45. Eggs 12 Corn 60. @ 65. Butter 11 Flax seed $1.25. Wheat 1.30. Cloverseetl $4.00. Timothy seed $2.00 @ 2.50. Wool unwashed, 18 @ 26c. „ washed, 28 @ 33c. Locals. Weaver speaks to-day. The wool trade is booming. The hotels are having a good run. Several of our young folks will picnic Tuesday. The Board of Commissioners adjourned Wednesday. The Commissioners’ annual report for 1881 will appear in our next issue. Van Wert, Ohio, will celebrate the 4th this year in the way of a band tournament. The fellow who poisoned Jas. Niblick's dog last Sunday had better make himself scarce. A number of Van Wert people attended the Commencement of the High School, last Friday. Herman Tettman celebrated his 25th birthday last Sunday, in away that made it pleasant for his friends. Last Friday the G. R. & I- express going south ran over and instantly killed a deaf and dumb man named David Kreter, near Portland. Leopold Yeager has -just received a new hearse. It is a very nice vehicle for the purpose intended, but we have no desire to take a ride in it just at present. There will be an excursion to Dayton and the Soldier’s Home, on June 20th, over the T. C. & St. Louis, R. R. Tickets good to return »n any regular train, including June 24th. Fare for the round trip $1.85. The Commissioners granted the prayer of the petitioners as to the north gravel road and dismissed the petition as to the south one. We refer to the gravel roads, proposed gravel roads running west of Geneva. Rev. M. S. Metts and family left for their new home, Logansport, Ind., Wednesday. The family remained here until after commencement to enable Miss Frank to graduate from the public school. The best wishes of the community follow them to their new home. John Frisenger, who is an elder in the U. B. church, claims to be the oldest settler in Van Wert county, having settled in the county June 16, 1831. He called at W. H. Worden’s mill, Pleasant Mills, the other day and gave some very interesting reminiscences, which go back over a half a century. The Democratic Congressional convention meets at Marion, Tuesday, June 30th. The following is a list of delegates from this county: G. Patterson,.L. Grandstaff, J. King Jr., B. Aschbaucher, L A. Conter, J. Niblick, D. Studabaker, G. Martz, J. Wetchcr, Jerry Cartwright and E. Morrow. Thursday night, Juno Bth, the drug atore of Hoffman and Gottschalk, Berne, was burglarized. They blow open a safe containing jewelry and watches belonging to D. Bixler, and secured valuables estimated at about one hundred and fifty dollars. They were followed as far south as Richmond, where all trace of them was lost. The Alumni of the High School entertained by Miss Kate Jackson last Friday evening was well attended m spite of the bad weather. A permanent organization was effected, and the following officers elected for the ensueingyear. R. K. Allison president; Dink Miller, vice-president; John McCoanehey, corresponding secretary. Manassa Gerard, recording secretary; Kate Jackson, treasurer. The wool market has been quite brisk this week and competition among buyers all that could be desired by sellers. Ths outside figures for unwashed was 31cts, for washed 41| cts This is from 3 to lOcts in advance of quotations in towns surrounding us. A large amount has been bought and the daily receipts large. As was indicated some weeks since Decatur is a good market for produce and farmers are finding it out. The Cincinnati Gazette of June 9th, had this to say in regard to the adJrexs to the alumni of Glendale Female College, which Miss Hattie Studabaker, of this place, had the honor to prepare and read on commcncemeot day: The alumni address by .Visa Studabaker (subject “Crises.”) is deserving of special mention for its maturity and excellence of thought and the impressive manner in which it was spoken. It was a superior performance for such an occasion. There will be quite a number of changes in the corps of teachers fer the public school during the coming year. As yet no engagements have been entered into with the school trustees, except as to Supt.C.G. White. He has engaged to remain. Miss Halpin goes to Valpiraiso. Miss Menefee has notified the trustees that she will not teach the coming year, resides the board will provide another room, thus making an additional teacher necessary. Quite a number of applications arc on file, but as yet no conclusions have been reached, except as indicated above, as to who will not teach. Willshire has had altogether one case of smallpox and seven of varioloid. All of their patients are now in the pest house. It is too early to predict with certainty, but we think it has about run its course. They are using every precaution to prevent ita spread, and have spared no expense in caring for patients and by guards Ac, are doing all they can to prevent any communication that will cause it to spread further. Van Wert has also several caeca; also Shanesvflle. Persons having business at any of these places need have no fears of coming in contact with the contagion, and in our opinion can go and come with perfect safety.

Some one went through Barney Wemhoff’s smoke house Wednesday night of last week, capturing various eatables. From the fact that they .did not take his wife’s beer which was in the safe, Barney is inclined to think some of the temperance folks must have called.upon him. He is not certain as to the last, but insists it was his wife’s beer tlffy did not take. A street education is not desirable. There are things learned on the street that are the beginning of a downward course in life. Many may take the course unharmed, while to others it proves the first step that leads to a vicious life. These observations arc not specific but general. There is, perhaps, no particular cause for complaint so far as the habits of our young people are concerned, but it would be better for all concerned if parents and guardians would restrict and limit the going in and out of the young people whom they control. No good will come of enlarging their liberty in this respect, while much harm may result. This is a great country for children. They are justly the pride of many a pleasant home. The happy mother surrounded by her little ones is a picture of domestic felicity worthy of the happiest conceptions of poet or painter. Who, but can admire their vigorous display of physical powers. Physical action in healthful childhood should not be restrained, but should have the widest liberty of action. It is the prayer and praise and thanks of healthful physical life for the greatest blessing that surrounds them. The burdens of childhood naturally fall heaviest upon the mother. How wearisome they may become, when depressed and dispirited with the busy humdrum cares of life, none but mothers similarly situated can tell. They know. How natural for recreation. They have our sympathy, and no legitamate recreation should be denied. But, The Democrat submits that there is a place and time for everything, but recreation for mothers and children had better’ be sought elsewhere than in crowded assemblies, if the children annoy others. Last Sabbath at the dedication and Friday night at the commencement, there were chil dren present that should have been left at home. They did interrupt, and that seriously, the enjoyment of many persons, and in that it was a serious breach of those unwritten laws of courtesy and good breeding that should be maintained in every community. Mothers so situated cannot enjoy such occasions themselves, neither can anyone else enjoy them. How serious those interruptions were they will never know, because the vigorous protests against such annoyances never reach the cars of the offenders. If they did, the offence would never be repeated, except by those who care nothing for the right and pleasure of others, and live move and have their being only for self. Personals. Frank Crawford is improving slowly. Carey Taylor, of Dayton, was in town Tuesday. Judge Taylor, of Ft. Wayne, was in Deeatur Tuesday. Duke Stoops is working cn the Bluffton Daily Times. M. P. Walch is busy advertising his excursion for June 21st. Mrs. Esau Numbers returned from her St. Louis visit Friday. Dr. Jamison and Tommy Wyche visited Van Wert, last Sunday. Chas. Spencer returned from his Michigan City trip on Monday. Miss Matie Studabaker, of Bluffton, is visiting David Studabaker’s. Miss Anna Stone, of St. Marys, 0., ( is the guest of Miss Minnie Woods. Mrs. Gorsline and daughter Jennie, of Ft. Wayne, are visiting in Decatur Miss Eva Blair, left for her home at Litchfield, Michigan, on last Tuesday. Miss Jennie Battershell, of I ort, Wayne, is the guest of Miss Ella Schirmeyer. Mrs. Me W. Bollman, who has been dangerously ill for some time, is improving. Miss Maggie Townsend is the guest of Mrs. Walter Tiger, at Fort Wayne, this week. Will Spencer, jr., attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. George Nevius, of South Bend, last week. Misses Mary Closs and Ellen Fitzgerald, were visiting in Fort Wayne the forepart of this week. Miss Mary Nordyke, of Richmond, who has been visiting in Decatur, for the past three weeks, returned home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Durand, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clint Patterson, for the past week, returned to their home at Lima, Ind., Monday. Mrs Rob’t. Blackburn, and Mrs. Ollie Chamberlain, of Fort Wayne, were visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Miller, last week. Pat Conn, Henry Teubner, Walter McFadden and Henry Clark, of \an Wert, attended the hop at the Miesse Rouse on Friday evening. Miss Halpin, teacher of room No. 6, in the Grammar department of the public school, left on Monday last for her home at Rochester, New York, where she will spend the vacation. Married. Archer—Archbold. At the residence of the bride’s father, Pleasant Mills, Thursday evening. June Bth, by W. H. H. France, J. P., Mr. David Archer to Miss Eva Archbold. There was a large assemblage of friends and invited guests, which made a pleasant wedding party, who were entertained with old time hospitality. The happy couple received a large number of presents, a list of which was furnished, but the crowded condition of our columns compels their omission. Handsome ties of all description tor gentlemen at Edingtons. ts.

DEOATt’Ii I’l HLIC SCHOOLS. Second CommcneeDieut—The Exeiviat of the Graduating ('las* of Last Friday night, the court house was crowded with the friends and patrons of the Decatur public school, the occasion being the commencement exercises of the graduating class of 1882. A large raised platform had been prepared within the bar, which was neatly carpeted and seated with folding camp chairs. The stage was decorated with a wilderness of house plants, evergreens and flowers. In the rear the motto of the class, ‘'He who endures, conquers,” was conspicuous. In front, suspended on wires twined tn evergreen, was the following legend : “Donation ’d of 1881.” “No more will ring our old school bell.” Facing the audience, the right of the stage was occupied by a piano, which was presided over by Miss Anna Lewis. Mrs. C. T. Dorwin, Misses Jessie Allison and Maggie Hill, and Messrs Will Schirmeyer and Jay Dorwin, who composed the choir for the occason. The eenter was occupied by the teachers of the public school, the school board and Judge Bobo, who was on the programme to deliver the address to the graduating class. On the extreme left the graduating class was stationed. The following was the order of the exercises: MUSIC. Invocation Itev 'I. A. Teague Waiting, with Salutatory. ...Dink Miller The Proper Employment of Time Manasseh Gerard The Model Mistress ol the ■ Executive Mansion .Frank Metts MCSIC Small and Great Kate Jackson The True Dignity of Nations Page Blackburn MUSIC The Web of Mife Flo Woods Sometime, with Valedictory, .John McCoanehey MUSIC Address to Graduates . Judge J. 11. Bobo Presentation of Diplomas C. G. IFhite CLASS 3ONG To-night, dear classmates, we must part; It brings a sigh into each heart To think, in class we'll meet no more; Our school-days here are ever o’er CHORIS. Farewell, farewell, dear friends, farewell; We bid to eaeit a kind adieu, No more will ring our old school bell, For the class of eighty two. Oft dark clouds hung o’er the way, But we've anchored ’cross the bay. Some are tried by the fires of life, Some made stronger by pain and strife. Cho.— Farewell, farewell, dear teacher's, all, etc. As onward through this life we go, What time will bring we do not know, But tasks that duty may command Perform, though other than we planned. Clio. — Farewell, farewell, dear classmates all, etc. Benediction ■ • Her. Motts The salutatory was a pleasant welcome happily expressed. “Waiting, was an excel’ent composition, read with perfect freedom. It had, however, running through it, a vein of morbid sentiment, not unusual in papers prepared for such occasions. •‘The Proper Eployment of Time, was a straight forward effort, delivered in a straight forward manner, giv ing evidence of thought, reflection and directness of purpose in its author. Mr. Gerard appeared at his worst. His voice was not what it was and neither what it will be. “The Model Mistress of the Executive Mansion.” was a charming review of the ladies of the Executive Mansion, from Martha Washington to Mrs. Hayes, in which Mrs. Washington . took first and Mrs. Hayes second honors. It was well read, in a voice even-toned and unimpassioned. “Small and Great,” was said to have 1 teen one of the most meritorious compositions, but from the vantage ground of The Democrat reporter, all that could be caught was the musical cadence of a human voice, without un- ■ derstanding a word. Miss Jackson is too shy and retiring to appear before | large audiences with success. This: defect gave her the sympathy of the audience. •The True Dignity of Nations, by the junior membt rof the class, was a most excellent address as to matter and arrangement. It was delivered as if he were a veteran orator, with coolness, deliberation, in an harmonious voice, and at the close carried with him the plaudits of the audience in a pronounced manner. “The Web of Life,” was perhaps the event of the evening. The Dem- ] ocrat feels that no injustice is done any of the class, in saying that this composition in arrangement of thought, poetic fancy, expression and manner of delivery, was entitled to first hon- ■ ors- Miss Woods, was also the author 1 of the “Class Song.” “Sometime, with Valedictory,” was well done. The author always does well. It was expected at the time and his friends were not disappointed. The “Address to the Graduates.” contained a brief review of education ‘ in Greece, Ro ue and Spain during the Sarcen invasion, and then down to the present, followed by a comparison of the school system and school funds of Indiana, with some of the other and ’ older states, very flattering to the ' Hoosier state. This was followed by some general reflections on , ’ education, and concluded with advice of a general nature to the class. The address was listened to with marked attention throughout. The Sujt. C. G. White, in the ab- ’ sence of R. S. Peterson, then presented to each of the class their diplomas ’ in a few brief remarks. The exercises as a whole were creditable to the school, and had an appreciative audience. Our schools are not what they were in years past. 1 ' The" tire not what they will be. ! these exercises indicate progress. That ■ we arc moving upward and forward to 1 that bright future, which ever beams 1 so prt raising upon the hopeful. The class and the school have the r best wishes of The Democrat. Iho first, in their future lives. May they reach the grandest honors that r can befall us in this life, become uso-1 ful men and women in their day and 1

r -ni_ILI_IJ_.LJUJILILIIIL.WII II Hl«l ’ T ’ ’ age. The last, in their school lite. | May their progress be steadily,. unfalteringly, straight forward, until they too shall have grasped the prize and graduate with honor. Obituary. James Elzey, was born Oct. 14, L 767, in the Blate of Maryland, and departed this life may 24, 1882, at one o'clock a. tn., at the residence of of hie son Elisha, aged 84 years, 7 months, and 11 days. His death was very sudden and apparently without pain. Thephysic.il syr-ietn seemed at once to have given a« ay and be teased . to live. Mr. Elzey, at the age of fourteen years, in company with h:s widowed mother came from Maryland to Clinton county, Ohio, and came to Adams county, Indiana, in 1846, where he lived until his death. Sixtv three years ago he was married to Mary Kamp, who who died exactly four years before him, they having lived together 69 years ' The deceased was well • known to all the 01J..-r residents of this : community, lie havn g l ieu an old citizen, and was icgarih I as an honest, con scienciotts, anil t::e i'. e citizen en'l a good father and hushaii . He .eaves four sons to mourn their loss, viz- l.zekiel, ■ William, Frank and Elisha 1.1z“.v, and j three daughters, Hannah Elzey, Mary Grim add Jane Woods, nil the members ] of the fatniLC are well known to most of I our citizens, from whom to this bereaved ‘ family, the kindest and most tender sympathy will be extended. *” PLE.IMAXT MILLS ITFMF. BY “SUNNY EYE.” Farmers are very much discouraged— i rain and cold are at the bottom ot it. Mrs.' Flo Steller is paying an extended visit to her parents, in the absence of her husband, E. D. Stet’,er, who is reconnoitering iu the west for his health. Rev. M. M. Gleason lectured on temperance at the Baptist church on Wednesday evening, May 27th. The people were very much pleased and invited him to come again. The use of tobacco is u filthy dlsgu-i'tig ; habit at best, but when people tliscb.fge their offensive expectorations upon the : floor, and that too iu a house of public worship, it. is doubly disgusting. No gen- , tiemen will uso tobacco in the house of] God. A young man of Willshire, Ohi«-, became very much enraged at one of our citizens Inst Saturday, bceause he was aske.l to pay an honest debt, so much so, that he threatened to knock him down with a steol, though an old man of sixty years. There is a certain class of young men in our place who make a practice of calling each other by outlandish nicknames, such ns Hun, ‘Pad,’ ‘Tickle,' ‘Bunk,' ‘Mother,’ ‘Keg,’ ami indulging in slang and vulgarities generally, until it has become a public nuissance. If some of them do not reform. your correspondent will be compelled to ventilate their doings in The Democrat in such a manner as will not be | agreeable to the young hoodlums. Constable J. B- Wimer has been on the sick lift the last week. Mrs. Parcher, sister of S. B. Merris, and her two daughters, Mrs. Blowers, of Bucyrus, Ohio, and Mrs. McCorkey of El- ] dorado, Kan., were visiting with S. B. Mer- I ris last week, leaving here for Mrs. Daniel Merris’, of Porter county, Ini. The ladies of the Baptist church will | give a missionary concert, Sun lay even- , ing, June 11. AU arc cordially invited.] Pev. Hawkins preached at the M. E. i church at this place Tuesday evening. [These items should have appeared last week.] O- RDER OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DEFINING WHAT AN’NIMAI.S MAY RUN AT LARGE. Be it remembered, that ala regular term of the Board of Commissioner of the County of Adams, Stale of Indiana, begun and held at tne court house, in said county of Adams on the first Monday of the month of June, in the year 18S2, the following proceeding and order were made an i had by and before said Board, and entered among the records thereof, to-wit: At said June term of said Board, on The 10th. day of June, 1882, it being tho sixth juridical day of sail term, that is to' e.iy: Conrad Uienking et » Petition to prohibit al ex parte I hogs from running J at large. Comes now Conrad Reinktng, and presents a petition, signed by himself and 105 Olliers, praying the Board to make an order restricting all hogs from running at large. And the Board being fully advised iu the premises, do o.der that the ] following aunimah be allowed to run at i large aul pasture upon the. uninolosed 1 lands or commons in the several townships In Adams county, Indiana, viz: : sheep of all ages, except rams, and all I neat cattle under tbe age of two years* | And it is further ordered that the order . heretofore made by the Board, to-wit: tin I the Bth. day of Match, 1866, and entered on ] Commissioner’s Record “D, ’ page 423, is I hereby repealed. And it is further ordered that this order shall be iu force on and after July 1, 1882. The State of Indiana, Adams county, S 3. I, G. Chris'cn, Auditor of said county, , do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true, perfect and compleie transcript and copy of an order of the Board of Commissioners of sail county of Adams, us the same remains among the records of said county. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal [Seat..] ot the DohrdofCommi-stoners, at my office, at Decatur, this 12th. day of June, 1882. G. CHRISTEN, Auditor. no. 11, 3w. I) UILDING SCHOOL HOUSE. 1> Sealed proposals will. be.received by the undersigned trustee of Washington township, Adams county, Indian a, for tne building of a brick school house, 24 x 38, one story high, to take the place of school house number one and two of said township, and wilj be located some two and onehalf miles west of Decatur. Bidswill be reoeived at the office of the township trustee, Decatur, up to July I, 1882, where a plan and specification of the building may be seen, and any further information required be given. The undersigned reserves the right to rrject any and all bids if not satisfactory JOHN KINGjr., no. 11, w 3. Trustee. Wheat may not be over an average crop, but the New York Clothing House, fiaust dispose of its entire stock way below average prices, nllwl. Persons desiring to take boarders or to let rooms during the eight week's Normal, commencing July 10th.,please confer with the superintendent as early as convenient. no]]w2. Great Oil Boom.--E. Balch, Elgin. 111., writes: "That after trying dozens I of patent liniments without relief, for a rheumatic and stiff knee, I feel I I have ‘struck oil at last,’ for after us--1 ing three bottles of Thomas’ Eclcctric I Oil, I am prepared to say it is the best ' application I have ever used. A delicicus odor is imparted by Florentine Cologne, which is always i refreshing, no matter how freely used, i • no. 7 4w. *

IfTOTT—— 1 —— J ” Latest styles of satins and silks for trimming at James Edingtons, ts. Lace fischues,collars and facinators in all styles just received at James Edingtocs. Blue flannel suits $lO and sl2. It. Don’t forget that the New 1 oik Clothing House is selling at break neck prices, nllwl. The New York Clothing House, in Studabaker and Allison's new block, west side of Second street, is closing ] out its entire stock below cost. Call and see, nllwl. The finest line of carpets and oli cloth to be found in Decatur, is at M. Brsmerkamp’s.—tf. If you want boots and shoes at your own price, call at M. Bremerkamp’s. — i tf ' For the newest and prettiest Folwell cashiuicres, from 15 cents to ' $1.25, warranted all wool, go to James Edingtons. ts C LOTI 1 ING, Cl .OTHIN G. CLt IT 11, , ING for men, boys and babies at Jas Edingtons. ts. The new Jamestown alpacas just received at James Edingtons arc beau- • ties. Go and sec them. Fnuu '-•> to 50 cents per yard. tl. Notice. To make the story short. A. Holt- ! house will sell boots and shoes cheap- : er than any other house in the town of Decatur, Fort Wayne, Bluffton, Van Wert, or any other town in the vicini ty.- -no. 8, w-l. In order to close out my stock of boots and shoes I 'will sell them at cost. M. Bremerkamp.—tf. BLicklen’s Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, I Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapded Hands, I Chilblains, Corus, and all Skin ErupI tions, and positively cures Piles. It ] is guaranteed to give pesfcct satisfac- ] tion or money refunded. Price 25 cts. per box. For sale by Dorwin & Holthouse —no.3 1 yr. Barney Terveer has several second hand Reapers and Mowers for sale. They are in good order and will be sold at a bargain. Those who want, cheap machines should give him a call. If you want to find a complete assortment of fine and stoga boots at ten miles below bottom prices, go to A. Holthouse’s boot and shoo store.—no. 8, w 4. iarmci’s, examine the Pioneer Prepared Paint, before you purchase other brands Paint! Paint! Paint! A large stock alwayson hand at A Piece Co’s Drug Store. Quality ant! prices i guaranteed. A. 85 Fierce A. t o. guar j antee their Pioneer Pre pared Paint for 3 years. Also keep in stock strictly pure Wiiitc Lead, and a j full line of Painters Jlate- ] rial. Persons wishing to ! paint w ill save money by calling on them before purchasing elsewhere If. A Case Cured after Siilleriua for 15 Y ears ; Jackson, Mich., Feb. 29, 1881. Messrs. F. J. Cheney & Co., proprietors Hall’s Catarrh Cure entirelycured me of catarrh after suffering terribly for 15 years, and trying a great many different remedies. Yours, truly, W. 11. Griffin. no. 3m3. Kellog’s Columbian Oil is a power- ] ful remedy, which can be taken inter- ] nally as well as externally by the tenderest infant. It cures almost instantly, is pleasant, acting directly upon the nervous system, causing a sudden buoyancy of the mind. In short the wonderful effects of this most wonderful remedy cannot be explained iu written language. A single dose inhaled and talcen according to directions will convince anyone that it is all that is claimed for it. Warranted to cure the following diseases; Rheumatism or Kidney diseases in any form, Headache, Toothache, Neuralgia, Sprains, Bruises, Flesh Wounds, Bunions, Burns, Corns, Spinal Affection, Colic, Cramping pains, Cholera Morbus, Flux, Diarroeha, Cough, Colds, | Bronchial Affection, Catarrh, and all j aches and pains, external or internal. Full directions with each bottle. For sale by no. 8,1 yr. Go to James Edingtons and see the new and pretty designs in lace curtains, the cheapest ever brought to Decatur, from 12 -Jr to GO cents per yard. ts. J. E. Thomas has the agency for Sedgewick Wire Fence, for' Farms, Lawns and city property. This fence is made of the best Steele Wire, and will last a lifetime. Cheaper than e -en an ordinary picket fence, and the farm fence cheaper than a board fence. The al! wire fence is one of the finest ever seen in the country, and is much cheaper than any other fence made.— n4tf. The most wondeiful curative remedies of the present day, are those that come from Germany, or at least originates there. The most recent preparation placed upon the market in this country, is the Great German InvioORATOR, which has never been known to fail in curing a single of impotency, spermatorrhoea, weakness and in all diseases resulting from self-abuse, as nervous debility, inability, mental anxiety, languor, lassitude, depression of spiritsand functional derangements of the nervous system. For sale by ail druggists, or sent free by mail on receipt of the price, SI,OO per box, or six boxes for $5,00. Address, F. J. Cheney, Toledo, 0., Sole Agent for tbe United States. Send for circular. n0.5m3 The greatest bargains ever offered at any Nursery, will ba given by Ball & Wentz, at the Bluffton Nursery this ] spring, a complete stock of everything in the business will le found there in endless varietv. Evergreens we will I make a speciality of nearly giving them away as we have on hand several thous and that must be sold in order tq close out the old nursery. Co;ue and see us this spring. Don' delay it and loose a years growth, we will give- «ix months credit without interest tq responsible parties. Respectfully, Ball & Wentz. i no. 49, ts.

sT’n.nxrGt L GreetinG. O 1 1 am Daily receiving my Spring Stock of I GOODS, I ONS, I OTaOTHKNG, GROCERIES QIT-E E N S W A 11E, &0., &c., &c., &c., &c., and am offering the same at prices which defy all competition. Notea few of the t following prices; Dress Goods as Low as Bc. I wish to call your special attention to the Folwell Oaslimeres, which we Daurantee all Wool from 50c to 51.’25. Also, our Jamestown Dreow Goods which are injured to wash anil hold their color from 20c up. HAADKEIK HlEr* In Kill. Linen ami Fancy. silk Tics, I'iehue*.Collar*. and Notions. OI all kinds at Rock Bottom Prices. CORSETS, From 50c to SI.OO A Vcrv Alice Line of do tiling For Children, Boys and lien from S«.OO to $125.00 a Suit, FANCY HATS. In straw. Wool and Fur. At astonishing; Lon Prices. GROCERIES, I Fresh ami Cheap. Frotlucc taken in Exchange for Coods anti we always pay the highest, price for the same. Please call t»n<l see our stock and learn the magnificent bargain* wr otter. JAS. EDINGTON, Second St., Decatur. Ind

Why Not Tempt Fortune ? ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COSTS NOTHING. , SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND OVER PAID TO OUR CITIZENS WITHIN A SHORT TIME BY THE LOUISIANA LOTTERY ASS’TIOKJ LISTEN ! TICKETS GIVEN AWAY! EVERY PURCHASER OF [Clothing, Hats, Etc., amountingto SIO or More Presented with aTicket Gratis Sam, Pete & Max, FORT WAYNE. -■ - - I !■■■■ !!■■! JOHN W. ROUT. WM M. BURDG “The Fornax Mill,” ROUT BURDC, JP ROPRIETORS, The 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 change 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, ju t one square and a half from the Court House, and near the central business portion of the town; have a ! large and com nodious y ard, with stable conveniences for feed and water for >ur customers, not found elsewhere. • All of the old customers of the FORNAX MILL are invited to call and renew their acquaintance and give us their patronage. We on our part assure them that no pains will be spared to give satisfaction in every particular, as to tity and quality of our work. We will at all times pay the highest market price in i cash for all grain suitable for our business for flouring puri poses. Customers are assured that they can get their work done without delay, all statements to the contrary notwithstanding ■ The Mill will be in motion every business day. Rout it Burdg, have taken out their saw mill a double one, which with its pulleys and Oelis is complete, ready to attach power, will be sold very cheap. They will put in its : plac u large stoeam corn sheller, and that very soon. ROUT & BURDG. Vol 25-49 Whoa There Stop ! AND CALL AROUND AT PHILLIP WARNER’S It you want to buy Clothing under cost. Wc have marked Everything Down, Way Down. can t get any lower. Our stock of Furnishing I Goods is large and MUST BE SOLD. | Be sure to see us when you are in town, and you will agree that we are selling BargainS. .DON’T FORGET THE PLACE, 8. GATES OLD STAND, STUDABAKER AND ALLISON’S NEW BLOCK, IN WEST SIDE OF SECOND STREET— nl.l