Decatur Democrat, Volume 26, Number 16, Decatur, Adams County, 21 July 1882 — Page 3

fHE DECATUR DEMOCRAT. Decatur Market*. Oats 35. Egg*> 15 ' Corn 75. @ 80. Butter 12 Flax seed $1.05. Wheat 11.00 @l.lO Cloverseed $4.00. . Timothy seed $2.00 @ 2.50. Wool unwashed, 20 @ 25c. „ washed, 33 @ 35c. Locals. The roads are good. Some rain fell on Monday. The corn is very backward. (Geneva wants gravel roads. Muncie ha s two daily papers. Hay cutting is next in order. Green apples are in the market. Doc. DeVilbiss’ pony is a “daisy.' The Bluffton people want a circus. Jas. Place had a rush last Saturday. There is a fine crop of oats in prospect. Get you ready with your ice cream suits. The hotels are doing a good business. The C. & A- force were paid on last Saturday. Yeager s new hearse makes a fine appearance. A number of quarrels on our streets last Sunday. Several Blufftonites were in Decatur on Sunday. Harvest hands gets $2.00 per day in this county. That run away on Suuday was not very eXcfteabie. The weather last week was remarkably cool for harvest. The hammock is a popular institution this hot weather. There were two funerals in Decatur last Monday fore noon. Fresh fruit and spring chickens are “dear eating’’ this season. The Auditor is advertising a big batch of ditches by posting. The K. of P. band gave us a serenade last Thursday evening. A number of Delphos boys were in attendance at the camp meeting Sunday. All of the towns around us are talking base ball. Where are the Decatur boys? The happy farmer is like the busy bee, too busy to oome to town these times.

She is called ‘ the gay widow’ only because she mourns her husband for a second. The Normal is progressing finely, with a considerable increase in the attendance. The Democrat force desire to return thanks to Joseph McGonagle for valuable assistance. There is a large number of sidewalks for some one to build or repair, as maybe observed by notices posted. Business on the courthouse square is anything but brisk these times. “Give us a rest” seems to be in order. Frank Crawford has fitted up one of the neatest rooms over John Bowers’ hardware store that can be found in Decatur. George Smith can now boast of having the best piece of stone flagging, in front of his business.room, there is in our place. The Democrat bulletin board is always open for orders, and the business local column is the place wheie they will do most good. The Willshire people are rejoicing that their business is returning to them again, and that their small pox business has been closed out. The Delphos Courant claims to have a clear case of wheat turning to cheat. The stalk of wheat and cheat both grown from the same root, arc for in spection in the Courant office. The Van Wert Times appeared last week as an eight column quarto, and in a new dress. Sucoe ss Bro. Clymer. May your shadow never grow less. The subject at the M. E. church, morning and evening, next Sabbath will be “The Scripture Doctrine of the Resurection. The moraing service will be followed by a social meeting. The jury in the case of Studabaker vs the U. S. Express company for the missing .5,0(10 package of, money re turned a verdict in favor of the defendants. Studabaker will now have to proceed against the bank making the remittance. The eleventh annual camp meeting of the Indiana State Camp Meeting Association will be held at the fair grounds, Decatur, commencing August 11, and continuing ten days. A tabernacle will furnish the place of meeting. There will also be ample tenting accommodations for all who come. W. C. Erwin who bought out the bakery and grocery of C. D. Shigley, met with quite a mishap Saturday afternoon. The shelving on the north side of his room suddenly fell with a crash, falling forward and badly wrecking a couple of show cases, setting fire to a lot of frietion matches, breaking packages and mixing groceries badly: The damage was between twen-ty-five and fifty dollars.

Rev. C. A. Kanouse has the best kept lawn in our city. Saltpeter, it is said will kill cabbaire worms, used in solution. i n I Telephone it around that Decatur is without a telephone exchange. Dead rats thrown into the streets are too odorous for sensitive mortals. The condition of Portland, judging from what the papers say. is exceedingly Norma). A rope walker gave a street show ' Tuesday. He gave a very creditable peril finance. The Aid society meets at the resi- , deuce of C. T. Dorwiu Tuesday evening. All are invited. Our burglars lack nerve and enterprise of late. There may and probably are good reasons for their circumspection. The Normal school is well attended. Teachers should make it a point to attend, indeed, they can not afford to miss it. Our churches had small congregations last Sabbath. The hot weather and the camp meeting had something to do with it. LOST.—A Memorandum Book belonging to Alex. Bell. The finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at Bell’s Livery Stable. Patterson & Pillars received the firstbatch of new wheat last Saturday. It was too damp to grind, however, and they gave flour in exchange. Most of towns are boasting of owning an alligator. Strange to say, the! are generally located in and about the favorite “swimming hole’’ of the boys. Some one emptied a tub of offal into the ditch near Jackson’s planing mill the other night. A repetition of the offense should ensure a prosecution of the offenders for committing a nuisance. R. D. Iludgle, who was for a short time editor of the Decatur Eagle, in 18G4-5, but now a salesman in the well known tobacco house of Woodside. Peyton & Co., Cincinnati, was in this place last Saturday in connection with his business end renewing old acquaintances. Ansel Blossom received his appointment of Route Agent in the mail service. His route is between Delphos and Veedersbnrgli. Immediately on receiving his appointment he disposed of his interest in the grocery business to his partner Mr. Hite. He made his first trip Wednesday. Jonathan Houston is renewing his youth. Monday, Win. Flynn, who was indulging in a corn juice jubilee, provoked Mr. Houston by his maudlin talk, until he pitched into the aforesaid, shaking, punching and eh okeing Billy until he yielding to superior force and quietly withdrew from the field. Jonathan was terrible in his wrath. The communication of our correspondent from Pleasant Mills, cirmeone day too late for insertion last week. As it contains fourth of July and personal items and other matters now out of date it is-omitted.

Personals. Mi-s Anna Lewis, Ison the sick list. Alex. Bel! will visit Petoskey soon. Win. H. Meyers, was at Rich-non J this week. ■Miss Minnie Orvis is visiting in Ft. Wayne. Mr. David Aber, of Fort Wayue, was in town Monday. Dr. Freeman and sou Willie, are visiting in Logansport. 1). B. J. Shaffer, of South Bend, is rusticating in Decatur. Duke Stoops, of the Bluffton Times, was in town on Sunday. John Meibers returned from his wedding tour last Saturday. Mrs. Jake Shiffer, returned from her South Bend visit, last week. Rev. M. A Teague, is attending the Assembly at Rome City this week. Mrs. David Fitzgerald, has been dang erously ill for the past few days Tommy Wyche and Will Schirmeyer will visit Bluffton next. Sunday. Miss Alice Rover, if Bluffton, was the guest of Miss Laura Shirey on Sunday. Joe Hart left on Monday to take charge of a gristmill west of Bluffton. Mr. Perry Crabts, of Toledo, spent Sunday with his many old friends in the city. * Chas. Spencer, Dick Townsend and Frank Crrwford were in last week. Fannie Guy, of Celina, who has been visiting frieads in Decatur, returnel him e Tuesday. Thinias Fitzgera’d, Os Chicago, is visiting his mother and family, at this place, this week. Andrew Frits aud wife, of Fort Recovery, are visiting Mrs. Caroline Frita, of this place Mrs. Ge.rge Stanton, of Hunticgtou, is spending the summer with Mr. Chas. Stewart. Mrs. Abraham Cribbs, and daughter) Sadie, of Indianapolis, are visiting Mrs. Glen Patterson. Miss Lillie Brake, who has been visiting in Fort Wayne for so ne time, returned home Tuesday. Eugene Morrow and family, of Buenavlsta, and Miss Kate Simisson, spent Sun day with R B. Allison's family. Miss McMullen, of LaPorte, lul., and Mrs. Julia Ung>r, of Fori Wayue, wre the guests of Mrs Barney Wemhoff

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. A Jamboree -A Clear Case o! Bad Alarkwin mi m hip -the Cant Cooktown Hen■ation—Mozne Reflection*. Decatur has had its fill of sensations. One after another come looming up as father time marks the hours, until the inquiry seems to be, “what next,” and the next sensation does not seem to linger before it has to give way to another. Monday afternoon a young woman of perhaps twenty years, with a splendid physique, dressed in a calico wrapper, passed up Second street. She had an absent far-a-way look on her face, and continued tramping up street with a heavy solid step as if her feet were shod with lead. She had proceeded but a few squares, when she fell into the ditch—intoxicated. She was joined by a male companion, who carried about as big a load as she did, «onsequently he was not able to be of much assistance. With considerable difficulty they finally reached their destination. The next heard from that quarter was about four o’clock Tuesday afternoon. A messenger came fly ing into town for a doctor, with the iinformation that Mollie Teeple had attempted suicide. Dr. Holloway was summoned ami investigated the injuries. On his return he reported a clear miss. The girl had held the pistol c'ose to her side and fired. The result was a slight powder burn, from which there was a slight abrasion of the skin. The shock was a severe one to her nervous system, but a composing draught was all that was necessary. She declares. however, that she is not discouraged with this failure, but sooner or later will finish her life by suicide. Suicide seems to be the refuge of many a poor soul oppressed with a life of shame, when it would be better to bear the ills we know, than fly to those hidden from mortal sight. We may moralize, theorize, build churches, sing praises, yet poor perishing souls go down around us almost every day. Christian people, are such as sho beyond the religion of Christ? Can they not reform? Are they so polluted and steeped in sin that His blood will not make them clean? These are startling questions, but they are such as are right to propound Your Master was not above healing such as these. Have one of you lifted a hand to assist a fallen woman to arise? Have you riot shunned them? Tn your sight they are pariahs and outcasts, condemned to a life from which there is no release except death or suicide. Woman, who cannot worship woman—pure and undefiled—she is divinity—next to it. at least they are called angels sometimes. In sin, sorrow and suffering she clings to man, forgives all and takes him to her arms again, hut woman never. An outcast always. Whenever we hear of the suicide of a fallen woman, we often wonder what Christian woman's hands are pollutad with her blood; whether if woman had forgiven, stooped and raised her up, a life, a soul might not have been saved.

Commenting on the attempted suicide of Nellie Mellvill, the W. C. T. U. column in the Decatur Journal, of December 16, 1881, contained the following: “We draw back with horror from a drunken woman, knowing that when a woman drinks she is either already lost or rapidly traveling the road that leads, to perdition. Why should we not feel the same thrill at sight of a drunken man? Are moral lines divided by questions of sin?'’ This may be modern gospel, but it does not breath the gospel of Christ. The woman taken in adultery and brought before Him is a fitting rebuke to such language, and we advise Christian people to give it a careful reading. Those who lead dissolute lives must at times have a longing for a better life, to leave their old ways. If Christian people go to lift them out of the pit into which they have fallen, shrinking from them with horror, it would make a fallen angel shudder to recive aid from such a source. He did not shrink from them. He was not afraid cl their contaniiuatiug influence. The lowly and vile penetrate the shams of phariseeism and despise it as much as thev hate their own lives. This is a sad picture. It is modern Christianity as illustrated in real life. Once fallen, if woman rises again, it is without the pale of Christian effort, influence, or sympathy. By the force of will and superior character, in a new world among Stranger., the exception to the rule through her unaided efforts may lead a better life and become a true woman. The great army of them suicide or driven by remorse, lead dissolute lives aud find premature graves in the potter fields of our great cities; the legitimate resalt of outlawry and that Christian effort we have attempted to condemn. This is a dark picture aud has but one ray Oi illumination. One pleasant thought,crops out in the surrounding gloom. The thief repented on the cross. May not some of these poor souls have sincerely repented? May they imt have received pardon? It is not impossible that some of them may ! stand before the Great Judge as pure is some of those who arc hidden behind the mask of church membership. When news went round of the at- > tempted Suiciffe’ the common remark was, “pity Stic did Cot kill herself.” I This remark was common among men

and women. We submit it is wrong and does not indicate a Christian spirit. True she is not a saint Perhaps you would not have been one in her circumstances. The same may be said of all of her class. The Democrat would not discourage religion and sincere Christian effort, but does, in the most emphatic language, sincerely despise the shams and masks, which are substituted for the immeasurable love and exalted majesty of Him who spake with authority and certainty of His will concerning our dealings with His creatures. A MAN OF MUSCLE. Wm. Ri'Biler «<>«•» <<• Marshal Rhode’* lluNtlle. William Reeder, of Monroe, came to town last Saturday and took in enough Decatur whiskey to make him think he was boss of ail creation, so far as physical prowess exhibited a la fisticuff was concerned. He tried to pick a quarrel with 11. H. Meyers, who, under great provocation, had the good sense to walk away from him. He then concluded he could whip the entire town, including the surrounding country. At this juncture the Mar shal put in an appearance and arrested this terror. On the way to the lockup he tried to throw Marshal Rhodes by catching him by the leg, when Esqr. Bailey lent a helping hand. On reaching the bastile Reeder struck a vicous blow at the Marshal, who just had time to throw up his hand to save the imprint of Reeder's fist in his face. The blow struck him square on the back of his hand, inflicting a terrible bruise. A couple of blows from the Marshal’s mace had a quieting effect, when Reeder submitted to his incarceration. He deserved and should have received a good thumping. Later, he was taken out and fined for his mis doings, a portion of which was paid when he was discharged. It is a bad mistake to let these fellows off so easily. Reflecting upon this occurrence, reminds us that times have changed, and fcr the better. Twenty-five years ago, such a challenge would not have went long without takers. And sooner or later braggarts of this kind meet someone to take the conceit out of them. Such fellows, after a good pounding, are in a much better condition to measure their true greatness, physically and otherwise, than before. But thanks to Hoosier school houses, dotting the country, there is too much intelligence .□ this age, to make such people heroes. Their day is past; they were not born soon enough to be appreciated. Muscle is a good thing in its place, and when controlled by proper education and backed by com mon senses, does not often exhibit itself so disadvantageously as did Mm. Reeder his last Saturday. If the lesson is considered aright it may be valuable to him.

A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. Mrs. John Fruelitf Thrown Irian a Rsuprr aiol Terribly Mangled. Accidents from reapers and mowers at this season of the year are of frequent occurrence, and often of a terrible nature. People cannot be too careful. A reaper is a good thing so long as you confine it to cutting golden grain, but when impelled by a Brightened team, human legs, arms and bodies are cut in twain as easily as straws. On last Saturday Mrs. John Fruchty, of Preble township, was mounted upon a Russel reaper cutting grain. All went well until the end of the reaper, which projected into the standing grain, struck a stump, bringing things to a sudden halt. The crash frightened the team, when they star.ed. Mrs. Fruchty bravely clung to the lines and did her best to stop them In their flight the reaper came in con tact with a shock of rye, which threw the rapidly revolving rake so far toward her that she was thrown forward of the cutter bar. At the same time the lines caught. This, together with the contact with the shock of rye, caused the team to stop, When assistance reached Mis. Fruchty, her head was doubled under the cutter bar with a deep gash in her cheek, and one of the guards had pierced the right lobe of her lung. Between the rake, the cutter bar and the promiscuous jostling she received, her body was covered with bruises and scratches, none of which were serious, except the wound in her lung. At present writing she is in a much better condition than can be expected under the circumstances, and unless she gets a baek set in some way, will probably recover. If the team had not stopped just at the moment they did, she would have been literally cut in twain. It was a narrow escape for her life, with all chances against her, but as by a miracle she escaped. A Card. The undersigned return their sincere and heart-felt thanks to the citizens of Decatur, for the assistance rendered in connection with our arrest at Kalamazoo, Mich., July 4, and the confidence expressed in our integrity. We have only thanks to give, and hope our future lives will command your continued confidence and respect. Henry Donovan. 1 John Miller.

DONOVAN AND MILLER DISCHARGED. Detail* of Preliminary Examination nt Kalamazoo —Some Hard Swearlux ot Witness Owen* —Di*eliar«ed on Morlen of Prosecutor. Tuesday and Wednesday several parties of our citizens left for Kalamazoo, Mich., to be present at the preliminary examination of Henry Donovan and John Miller, who were arrested on the night of the 4th of July, charged with picking the pocket of Elcry Briggs, a citizen of Kalamazoo county, on a car while the train was lying at the station. So great was the interest felt in their behalf and so strong the belief in their innocence, that Judge Bobo, W. R. Dorwin, Rev. Theo. IL Wilkin, the editors of the Journal and Democrat, and J. T. France as counsel, went up to be present and render any assistance in their power pending the the trial. Mr. France and the editor of The Democrat had been there the week before to make arrangements for bail and so far as possible investigate the case. From certain developments made at the time, and the ascertained unreliability of the “knowing’ witness in in the case, France and ye editor came to the conclusion that Owen had the strongest possible motives for making his testimony as damaging as possible against the young men. At the conclusion of the trial this conclusion was shared in by all who heard the testimony in the case. Elery F. Briggs, the complaining witness, was first sworn, and testified as follows: On the night of July the 4th had $25 or more in his posession (on motion ot counsel the witnesses were separated.) in his pocket book, and that he saw the same last at David Fisher’s saloon just before going to the train, and he put it in his pocket. He lost the money in third car back of express. I was in the aisle standing and leaning against the arm of the seat. A couple cf men weie crowding me over and against the arm of the seat. Soon they passed out, aud Mr. Owen asked me what I had in my pocket. I felt and found my pocketbook gone. Can’t say where the men went Cannot say that I had my pocketbook at the time I got on the car. I didn't feel to see. I saw it last at Fisher’s some two or three minutes before 1 got in the car. 1 put it into my pocket there. Cross-examined by Mr. Irish. It was about seven o’clock when I was going on the train. I was in Fishers saloon one half or three-fourths of an hour. Think I took my pocketbook out twice there. Took it out once to lend SI.OO to a young man named D. Evans, and ai another time to give my brother a return ticket. 1 would not swear positively whether 1 did or did not spend any in the saloon. Am sure 1 did not drop it. Had drank in that saloon that day, but think I did not this time. My pockets are side, not top pockets and tolerably deep. I could not swear positively that the pocketbook was not taken before I got on the train. If my attention had not been called to the crowding I should have thought no more of it. He also testified to the presence of Owen with him in Fisher’s saloon. On the adjournment of court at noon it was hardly expected but that the boys would be bound over, but all their friends felt confident that they would be finally acquitted, but the end was nearer than was expected. There was two periods in the case. The first from the time of the arrest until bail was secured, and the second from the bailing until the preliminary examination. Owen was an inveterate talker and posed as the hero of the arrest The young m n was pictured as tramps and pickpockets. In the first period Owen’s stories varied, but were always cumulative, getting worse and worse with each successive narration. In the second period, after he found they were not fiiendless, he commenced hedging in the statements he had made. Hence when subjected to the ordeal of a cross-examination he was in poor condition, and broke down completely. It is not our purpose to enter into the details of the cross-ex-amination, only as to why and in what particular his testimony was fatal to

the case. The first witness, Elery Briggs, testified that himself, Owen and others were present at Fisher's saloon just before going to the train. Owen testified to the contrary, that he was not i present at that time and had not been iin the saloon during the day. Owen also testified that the young men had pushed Briggs over to the west side of the aisle in the car, while Briggs testified it was on the east side of the car. Owen had also informed the Prosecutor that Miller had, when he I came into the car, a duster hanging , over his left arm and wore an open linked gold watch chain. That when he had got through fumbling with the clothing of Briggs, he raised his right hand and put it to his breast pocket and : went through the motion of putting something in his pocket, at the same time remarking to Donovan “let us go to the smoker. Now, as to his presence in Fisher s saloon, as to which side of the aisle of i the car the pushing and jostling took place, while they were not vital ques < tions as to the guilt or innocence of-

the respondents, they were vital as to the truthfulness of the parties. Some one had lied. The whole community said Briggs had told the truth. That ended the question. With regard to the duster and gold chain of Miller, the respondents were ready to prove that Miller had neither about his person the entire day, consequently there was a mistake as to the identity of Miller, and consequently would be a reasonable presumption of a mistake as to Donovan, for he had indicated the one with as much certainty as the other. Again when testifying, Owen made it impossible for Miller to secure Briggs pocket book, on cross-ex-amination, testifying that op withdrawing his hand from his clothes he smoothed them down with bis open hand, and left off the statement made to the prosecutor of putting his Land to his breast pocket and the remark about going to the smoker, which was vital to the case, and evidence that made it impossible for them to have taken Brigg’s pocket book. Judge Bubo, W. It. Dorwin and E, A. Phillips, had previously testified as to the good character of the respondents. At this stage of the proceedings Prosecuting Attorney Knappen said he should move the discharge of the respondents, but first asked to hear j the young men’s story, also any statements that Rev. Theo. H. Wilkin and the editor might make in their behalf, but not under oath. Donovan said that he passed through | the car, the front part of which was crowded, noticed no one in particular; and did not use any more effort than was necessary upon such occasions. That on turning back and just as he was about leaving the car, Briggs stepped up to him and said that he was suspicioned of taking his pocket book. This was repeated, when Donovan wanted to know “what was the matter with him? Do I look like a young fellow going around picking pockets?” Briggs then said, “suspicious look pretty strong; you was seen pushing through the car to give the other fellow a chance.” Then Briggs said, “I will have to go and see about it. Donovan told him to “go and see about it.” Donovan remained a short time, then called to Miller standing a short distance away on the platform, when both walked down the platform about the length and a half of a car, Donovan relating to Miller what had occurred, when they returned and were taken into custody. Miller stated that he was on the platform of the car, but not at any time was he in the car. That he knew nothing about the occurrence except. what Donovan had told him. The editor of The Democrat and Father Wilkin then made statements as to the uniform good con duct of the young men, when the Prosecuting Attorney renewed his motion for the discharge of the respondents, which was concurred in by the court. There was universal satisfaction as to the result. The citizens of Kalamazoo, as well as the officers of the court were lully convinced of the innocence of the accused, and when the decision of the court was announced there was a rush for the boys and congratulations over their triumphant ac quittai. Several citizens in our presence urged the Prosecutor to arrest Owen, but he thought that the evidence would not warrant such a proceeding. Tt.ey still urged it, claiming that he ought to go through the same proceeding as those he had wrongly accused. That it was the only punishment that could be inflicted, which they said lie justly deserved. The following is taken from the Kalamazoo Commercial of last Friday : After the testimony was all in in the case of the alleged pickpockets, Donovan and Miller, in Justice Grosvenor's court, yesterday, the respondents were discharged, the court not thinking the testimony strong enough to warrant their being bound over to circuit court. The young men have every reason to be proud of the cn- I dorsement they received from the town | that is their home. Had it not been ■ for the unqualified testimony of the I gentlemen front Decatur as to the good character of the young men, beyond question the evidence-though strongwas wholly circumstantial-would have convicted them. This shows the value of a good name. Though evidently not guilty, they would have suffered for another’s erime had they not been of such good repute at home. Thrown from Her Carriage. Noah Bryant and his wife, of Blue Creek, attended the camp meeting at Decatur last Saturday night. As he was coming out of the camp ground, ' three hoodlums, seated in a spring I wagon, whose names could not be : ascertained, drove up behind, urging i Bryant to hurry up, which lie could ' not do because of the crowd in front. I They commenced using foul and indecent language, continuing to follow until they reached the neighborhood of the Presbyterian church. The horse Mr. Bryaut drove became restless and excited. Some of his friends coming up with him, he commenced relating his difficulty, when his horse backed until the team coming from I the rear locked with one of the wheels , of his buggy, took it off, at the same i time throwing his wife out, who had a i narrow escape from the hoofs of the j horse and wheels of the buggy. Mrs. Bryant was considerably frightened. Her hurts were a sprained ankle and a j bruise along the spine. She was carried into the house of the editor of i The Democrat until Mr. Bryant 'could procure another conveyance, when they started home.

Champion reapers for sale by John Bowers. ts. The finest line of carpets and oli cloth to be found in Decatur, is at M. Bremerkamp’s.—tf. If you want boots and shoes at your own price, call at M. Bremerkamp’s.— ts. For the newest and prettiest Folwell cashimeres, from 45 cents to $1.25, warranted all wool, go to James Edingtons. ts CLOTHING, CLOTHING, CLOTHING for men, boys and babies at Jas Edingtons. ts. The new Jamestown alpacas just received at James Edingtons ate beauties. Go and see them. From 25 to 50 cents per yard. ts. Lace fischues,collars and facinators in all styles just teceived at James Edingttts. ts. M Bremerkamp.— ts. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Dicers, Sab Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapded Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles. It is guaranteed to give pesfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cts. per box. For sale by Dorwin & Holt-house--n0.3 1 yr.

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Kellog’s Columbian .Oil is a powerful remedy, which can be taken internally 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 in written language. A single dose inhaled and taken 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 aches and pains, external Or internal. Full directions with each bottle. For sale by no. 8,1 yr. If you have a cold or cough of any kind, buy a bottle of Hill's Peerless Cough Syrup. Use it all. If not satisfied, return the bottle and I will refund your money. I also sell the Peerless Worm Specifics on the same terms, no cure no pay. Cobb’s Little Podophyllin Pills will cure Headache, Billiousness, Constipa ion, etc., or no pay. One pill a dose. Dorwin & Holthouse. Vol. 25, No. 40, 1 yr.

The Northern Indiana Normal Music School will be held at Fort Wayne College, from August Sth to 25th. J. F. Kinsey, principal, assisted by Otto A. Smidt and Princess L. Clark. This is decidedly the best aud and cheapest first class music school in the country. For circulars stating particulars, address J. F. Kinsey, Fort Wayne, Ind. 13—w 4

jq-OTICE TO NON-REB: Os NTS. The State of Irdiana, Adams county, 38. In the Adams Circuit Court, September term, 1882. John W Bowles A Petition for vs. V Partition Mary Dynes ) No. 1672. Amanda Weaver, Massey Dynes, Providence Finney, Joseph Finney, Barton Dynes, George Dynes, Mary J. Delk, George Delk, Samelia Drew, Rachel Chaney John F. Chaney, William S. Dynes, James F. Dynes, Lyman Dynes, Jennie Townsend, Andrew Townsend, Hamilton Slade, Forest Dynes, AlbretuF. Dynes, Winnie M. Dynes, Cora B. Dynes, Bennet 8. Dynes, Caroline Dynes, Matilda P. Dynes, John B. Dynes, Martha Lahorn, Elizabeth Dynes, James F. M. Dynes, William Lihorn, Oscar L. Dynes, Jacob Dynes;—-— Dynes, his wife, whoso Christian name to this plaintiff is unknown Arinina Walling, John D. Walling. Itappeiring from affidavit, filed In the above en'.iiled cause, that .Wary Dynes, Amanda Weaver, Massey Dynes, Barton Dynes, George Dynes, Mary J. Delk, George Delk, S.imelit Drew, Jennie Townsend, Andrew Tow use ml, Hamilton Slade and Lyman Dynes, of the above named defendants are non-residenis of the State of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the said Mary Dynes, Amanda Weaver, Mas sey Dynes Barton Dynes, George Dynes, Miry J. Delk, George Delk, Samelia Drew, J.-iinie Townsend, Andrew Townsend, Hamilton Slade, and Lyman Dynes, that they be and appear before the Hon. Judge of the Adams circuit court, on the fiist day of the next regular term thereof, to be holden at the court house in the town of Decatur, commencing on Monday, the 25th of September, 1882, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will be heard and determined in their absence. Il’itness my name, and the seal [Seal] of saidcourt hereto affixed, this tith day of July, 1882. N. BLACKBURN, NolSwl. Clerk. France & King and Mauly, atty’s for plaintiff. SALE. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned guardian of the persons and estates of Rosanna Stephenson, Esther E. Stephenson, Trecia V. Stephenson, and Charles E. Stephenson, minors, will at the the east door of the Court House in Decatur, Adams County Indiana, on July the 29, 1882, will sell at public sale, pursuant to the order of the Adams Circuit Court, the following described realestate of said minors, ordered sold, to-wit: The undivided two-fifths (2-5) of the north half of the northwest quarter of section twelve (12), in township twentysix (26) north, range fourteen (14) east, in Adams county, State of Indiana, subject to the life estate of Esther Stephen eon Terms:—One-third of the purchase money cash in hand, one third in one year and one third in two years, from day of sale. The deferred payments to be secured to lire satisfaction of the undersigned, with six per cent, interest, and waiving valuation and appraisement laws. J. T. MERRYMAN, 3-4w—l3-w4 Guardian

I EXECUTOR’S SALE OF REAL E3itr TATE. 5 ..ice is hereby given th it the undersi.- a-d executor of tne will of David D. Be. clheimer, deceased, iu pursuance with th order of the Adams Circuit court, will, on and after Saturday, July 29th, 1882, at the residence of the undersigned in Union township, Adams county, Indiana, offer for sale, al private sale, free fr.m liens, the following described real estate situated iu Adams c unty, state of Indians, to-wit The .equih west quarter of the northwest quarter of section sixteen (lli), iu towusaip tweuty-eigln (28) north, r luge fifteen (15) east. Also commencing at the southwest cornet of the east half of the northwest quarter oi section sixteen (16), iu township twenty-eight (25) uurih, range fifteen (15) east, ruuuiug theuoe north eighty (80) rods, thence east twenty (20) rods, thence south eighty (80) rods, ihqnoe west twenty (20) rods, to the place of beginning, cuntaiuiug fifty (50; acres more or less. Terms:—One third (|) cash, one third (|) in niue months uni one third (J) iu eighteen mouths from .lay of sale Tlxe deferred payments to bear six per cent interest fro a day of sale, to be secured to ihe satisf.i-non of the uudersignel, and to waive ralief from valuation and appraisemeat laws FERDINAND REINKING, Executor. Peterson i Hutlm in, alt'ys for Executor. —no'Jwl u013w4. Hull <ll ng School House. Sealed proposals will bo received by the undersigned Trustee of Root township Adams county, Indiana, for the building of a brick school house 21x32, one story high, iu school district number eight in said township, near the residence of Jeremiah Archbold. Bids will t>e received at ihe office of r lie town.-hip trustee, at his residence in said township, up to July 14th, 1882, where a plan and specification ol the buildiug may be seen, and any further information required, be given The undersigned reserves the right to reject auy or nil bids. HENRY LUTTMAN, Trustee. june 30, w 3.

gUOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF IW ESTATE. Nolieoss hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Samuel Acker deceased, to appear in the Adams Circuit Court, held at Decatur, Indiana, on the 2 >th day of September, 1882, and show cause if any, why the final settlement accouuts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. Witness, the Clerk of said Court, this 17th day of June, 1882. N. BLACKBURN, Clerk. SOLD OUT. I have sold my stock of groceries to Blossom & Hite. I am very thankful for the patronage I have receive ! from the citizens in this community, and I cheerfully recommend all my customers to my successors in busstuess, feeling that they will be courteously treated Respectfully w 3 IF. P Moos. OTICE. To the citisens of this community. Having bought of W. P. Moon his grocery Store we would most respectfully invite our many frieu is to call and see us, we feel assured we can sell them goods just as cheap as any-house in town and that they will be just as kindly treated. Respectfully, J. A. Blossom £ Hksbx Httu. Having sold out my stock of groceries I hereby notify all parties indebted to me either by note or book account to call at the old stand and settle within twenty days and saye costs, as I must settle without delay. W. P. Mom. We have a preparation for hog and chicken cholera which is a sure cure. no. 15, ts. Brown & Donnell. Smoke the LaVision, for sale by Brown & Donnell, no. 15 ts.