Decatur Democrat, Volume 27, Number 23, Decatur, Adams County, 7 September 1883 — Page 3

THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT necutur Market*. Oats 25c Eggs 15c. Wheat 75®, @ SI.OO. Corn 50. Butter 8 @ 12. Flax seed 11.00 $ 1.10 Timothy seed 11.25. y Wool unwashed. 15 (g, 22c „ washed, 25 («) 32c. Locals. Cool nights. Circus to day. Street faikers will be plenty to-day. What has become of our two bands? Look out for the burglar and his immey. D. C. Townsend was at Fort Wayne, Saturday. Concord grapes in royal purple clusters are ripe about this time. Frank Schirmeyer has accepted a i position in the County Clerk's office. Our base ball association went up like a rocket. Concluded in our next. Some of the hot weather usual to August has been left over for September. The Boys’ World, published at Fort Wayne, Ind., by W. D. G. Bond, is one of the neatest amateur journals printed. President Jewett and other high officials of the N. Y. & E. R. R. passed j over the C. & A. yesterday, enroute for Chicago. Dr a Peters is frisking around here and there, and wherever he goes it is the same old story, drunk and disorderly, if not worse' Married: —At the-M. E. Parsonage; Monroe, Ind., Sunday, Sept. 2, by Rev. J. G. Slusser, Mr David N. RaV to Miss Ida M. Sou-len. r . Bluffton has stole our snake story and now has it that they are killing blaek suakes four feet long on the principal streets of that place. Several of our young people who ' were attending school at Valparaiso, I during the summer, preparing to be- | come teachers, have returned home. Louis Smith has not yet concluded to hunt up his lightning snake with jack rabbit ears. It is a serious undertaking and requires consideration. All persons who are interested in organizing a Shooting Club are requested to meet at the Town Hall, Monday evening, Sept. 10th, at 8 p. m. The Decatur Literary society will be reorganized next Thursday evening at -the high school building. All are cordially invited to attend and participate in the proceedings. George Frank raised this season 114 bushels of Foltz wheat upon nine acres, all of which has been disposed of for seed among bis neighbors. He considers it a good crop for the season. The Democrat made an error in the J. P. Quinn obituary last week, in representing the pall bearers. In addition to those named, Comrades John Welfley, William Pillars and fames Edington, assisted. Mr. Bert Briggs, a young theological student from Geneva, Ind., and a nephew of Mr. Abner Davis of this place, supplied the pulpit of the M. L. church in a highly creditable manner, on Sunday evening.—Mercer County Standard. Rev. J. 11. Saylor, of Kok.omo, who was announced to be here and commence a meeting Tuesday evening to be continued during the week was unavoidably compelled to cabcel his engagement. He is expected about Saturday. The Huntington base ball club came, saw, but did not conquer. At 3:30, the time of calling the game, there was one of the smallest audiences present that we have seen here this season when a game of any importance was to have been played. This discouraged the Manager so that be declined to allow the club to play. The contractors engaged in grading and McAdamizing Second and Winstreets, are pushing the work forward rapidly and doing a good job. It seriously discommodes travel upon this’important thoroughfare during the progress of the work, but will be appreciated the more when completed and wet weather sets in. Will W. Wilson, formerly .of this place, lives at Rochester, Minnesota, the scene of the recent cyclone. He, with his family, took refuge in the cellar during the storm. The chimneys and part of the roof were blown away. Property, io the amount of about 145,000, was destroyed, and 33 people were instantly killed, besides many being seriously injured. A very interesting and carefully prepared lecture was delivered at the teachers' institute last, week by the Rev. A. J. Reynolds. He chose for his subject the great teacher Socrates. The lecturer had spared no time and effort in the study of his character, and the system of philosophy which lie promulgated. A teachers' institute needs just such lectures. The great teachers of the past ought to be carefully reviewed by the teachers of today, not so especially to follow them as models, but for the subject of their experience. In this light the lecturer bandied his subject, and he did it well.

Ft-q Durbin married* coup'e at the Treasurer's office at the Court House, lust Saturday. S ’on after they were noticed taking in the sights of die city with a loving, bewildered, perplexed, what-next expression nt coun- ' tenance. We had an old shoe to throw ■ for luck, but they did not get in range. - It is now in stock for the next couple. There was considerable excitement lat the south depots last Friday. Alex. ; Bell's ’ orse attached to his baggage wagon started off on his own account and soon managed to collide with the beer wagon of the Star Bottling works, and capsize both vehicles. It looked like extensive repairs would be in order, but the damage was not as great as might have been expected. Monday wotk begins at the oublie schools. A full corp of teachers have been secured as follows : G. W. A. Luckey, room 8, high school; Miss Mallie Wolf, room 7, Grammar grade A. | and B.; Miss .l/ary Nordyke, room 6, intermediate grade A.; Miss Anna FitzGerald, room 5, intermediate grade B.; Miss Fannie Dorwin, room 4, Primary grade A.; Miss Carrie Blackburn, room 3, primary grade B.; Miss Minnie Bobo, room 2, primary grade C.; Miss Dink Miller, room 1, primary grade D. Soma fellow hitched a horse suffering from glanders, in front of Stone's hardware store last Saturday. No one knew the horse or rider, and whan he came for his horse he ref used to give his name and rode off taking the mad out of town leading north. The horse should have been taken out and shot, and the fellow who rode the beast fined heavily for bringing a horse afflicted with a highly infectious disease into our city and exposing other horses to the infection. The Decatur club is bankrupt and S4«O in debt. Too many 0 0 t) 0 0 done the business for them. It. is rumored that a couple of sporting men will organize a new ball club at once. Go in, gentlemen, and when you get ready to receive your "goose eggs’’ foi* the fall tournament, give Bi iffton a call.— Bluffton Herald, The Decatur base ball association is not bankrupt or in debt. It simplypaid its obligations and disbanded. It was not a paying investment and the stockholders concluded to go out of business, Most of the stock clubs in the country most likely will have the same experience that ours has had. The item tak»n from the Herald is, however, about as truthful as is usually found in Bluffton papers in regard to Decatur. The Journal has been persistent in charging, because The Democrat did not join in the cry upon Mrs. Teeple that this paper was in sympathy with her. Our silence has to some extent led people to believe the charges true. Retiring from the Democrat the explanation that follows is due: Ist. The relations between the Journal people and Mrs. Teeple are not as satisfactorily as formerly. 2d. The declaration that "prostitution must go' and the attack upon Mrs. Teeple was the result of the dissolution of the entente cordialeoetweea them. 3d. The Journal people then took a virtuous spell. Cowhide us if you must. Shoot us if you will. Prostitution must go. Such cheek and brazen hypocrisy was never befcre exhibited outside of hades. The house was raided by the Marshal and his deputies. The Journal was in ecstacies. Thinking Mrs. Teeple was now humbled and willing to resume cordial relations upon their own terms, one of the Journal people with some friends, called at Mrs. TecI pie's "vile, loathsome and diseased houses of prostitution, seeking entertainment at the hands of a "set of common barlots.' They were refused, all honor to Mrs Teeple. She upbraided them for attacking her in the Journal. The craven representative of that sheet said take me back, I am not to blame; my "wicked partner did it. The apologies wore not. acceptable. They received the grand bounce. The next thing in order a common prostitute was smuggled one Saturdaynight into the Journal office. She called again on Sunday. It was doubt less a business transaction, growing out of the fact that they were denied accommodation at Mrs. Teeple's. The next day this business woman was ordered by the Marshal to leave town or be put in the calaboose. She went. What the Journal people practice and what they preach are two things. Mrs. Teeple makes no pretense of virtue, they do. Base hypocrite* themselves; they attack her from the basest of motives and ask us to join If hypocrisy and infamy were material things, had chemical affinity and could be melted and moulded like the metals, it would require all there is on earthand hades to erect a suitable monument to perpetuate such deprivity. These statements are made nocause they are due the Democrat upon our retirement, and due the public, because our position could not be explained without making them Our reader, can now measure the value of the Jourual's attack upon prostitution, and make an e.t.mate of the time it will require to wtpe it out ■ in this city.

Adams County Institute, The Adams County Institute met at the Hith Schoo! building, at Decatur, Ind., August 27tli, 1883. Institute continued for five days and ended with an examination of teachers September Ist, 1883. The Institute was attended by about one hundred and twenty attentive teachers, besides a number of spectators. All the subjects were ably handled much interest was manifested by all present. There was an able lecture delivered each evening to an attentive and appreciative audience. Besides our excellent home workers were Prof. Vandermaaten, of the Port-1 land Normal School, and Prof. Eli F. Brown, of Indianapolis, Ind., who per- i formed their work in such a manner as to enlist the deep attention and admiration of all present. The week was pleasantly and profitably spent by all, and the interest manifested by the teachers of this county was never greater. The following are the resolutions adopted at the close of the session: Resolved, That we, the teachers finish the course of study prepared for our township institutes lazt sear by using the fifth at our first Institute, and that the county superintendent prepare programmes for the rest of the year said programme to be reviews of the work gone over. Resolved, That if the Adams county people would have good schools they must lengthen the school year to at least eight months and increase the wages of their teachers. Rcsolucd, That each teacher be required to pay one dollar to the county superintendent at or before the meeting of the next county Institute as an additional fund to defray expenses of said Institute and to secure foreign workers. Resolved, That all teachers paying the fee of one dollar and have attended the full term of the county Institute have an additional per cent, added to the general average on examination. Teachers not paying said fee shall not be recognized as county Institute mem bers. Resolved, That we have a professor in music and elocution throughout the term of .he next Institute and that we receive a lesson in each, daily. Resolved, That the graded system adopted last year be carried out as far practicable. Resolved, That we remind trustee, of their duty to visit schools at least once during the year. Resolved, That a portion of the scripture be read to the school daily. Resolved, That we heartily approve the Michigan Temperance School law passed by the last assembly. • Resolved, That we, the teache rs of Adams county, favor the prohibition of the manufacture and the sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage. Resolved, That we are grateful to Divine Providence, that he has kept the lives of all the teachers of this county throughout the year. Resolved, That we tender a vote of thanks to the secretary for his valuable services in'recording the minutes of this Institute. Resolved, That we tender our hearty thanks to the efficient workers of the present Institute. Rexofcetf, That we express our thanks to our worthy superintendent for the able manner in which our Institute has been conducted. Resolved, That the proceedings of this Institute be published in the county papers. J. F. Snow, Chairman. W. M. Kerb, Secretary. Kekionga Lodge No. 65, K. or P. 1 Decatur, Ind., Aug. 30, 1883. ) The committee to whom was referred the drafting of resolutions referring to the death of Brother John P. Quinn, beg leave to submit the fol lowing report : That Brother John P. Quinn was an active and successful business man. | He was enterprising and public spirited; was always among the foremost in giving bis influence and means to the advancement of every enterprise that was for the good of the public, ! and especially of that which was for the good of the order of the Knights of Pythias. In his business transactions he was perfectly honest, and care- j ful himself to do no act that would . stain his character. In his social in- I V»icourse with the people he was uni- ; formly kind and courteous and excep- ; tionally chaste in his daily walk and conversation. That during his residence in Decatur he became greatly endeared to the people bscause of his kind heart and generous nature, and although we regard his death as a great loss to the community and lodge, yet we trust that the memory of his pure life an 1 good deeds will continue to exert an influence for good long after his body shall have returned to dust. I Resolved, That in this great bereavement to his family and sorrowing relatives we tender them our warmest Knightly sympathies. Resolved, That Kekionga Lodge No. 65, Knights of Pythias, in view of the decease of Brother John P. Quinn, recognizes the loss of an efficient officer and worthy brother, one whose loving heart and Knightly courtesy ever aud always illustrated to the order and to vhe outer world those elements of virtue and true Knighthood which are the truest exponent of the teachings and work of our order. Resolved, That the lodge hall of Kekionga Lodge No. 65, Knights of Pythias, be draped in mou ning for the period of thirty days. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family of the deceased and also that a copy be published in each of the city papers and the Pythian Journal. John T. France, i James R. Bobo, >Com. Ed. A. Phillips, ) Drs. Freeman A Boyers have removed their office to the new Niblick j building, on the corner of Second and Monroe streets, where they have elegant quarters fitted up in elegant style. The suit of rooms they occupy makes their office in all its appointments superior to anything in the city.

Personals. Ed Phillips, of the Journal Sundaycd in Kokomo. Mrs. Col. Miller and daughter, of Winchester, has returned home. Miss Vinnie Dixon, of Ripley, Ohio, is visiting the Misses Studabaker. Miss Lizzie Shirey, of Leesville, 0., is visiting her parent! in this city. A number of our young people spent Wednesday picnicing at Monmouth. Miss Minnie Orvis leaves for Fort’ Wayne, Saturday, on an extended visIt. Mrs. Carmon, of Richmond, who visited Mrs. John France, has returned home. j Walter and Mary Reynolds return , to Wooster, Monday, where they will resume their studies at the University. Afiss Anna Mcßride returns to her home at Wooster, Ohio, Saturday, after having had a pleasant visit in this city. The social at the Presbyterian parsonage, Tuesday evening, was well attended, the receipts amounting to over thirteen dollars. Miss Grace Reynolds, who has been visiting relatives at Richmond, Ind., and Eaton, Ohio, returned home Sat urday She was accompanied by her cousin, Miss Flora McDonald, of Hamilton. People are beginning to complain loud and long about "our sidewalk ’ again. We had been living in the hope that this thing of complaining •bout “our sidewalk" would cease, but in this, have, as usual, leaned upon a broken reed, and now bewa'l our disappointment. This particular sidewalk is within the bounds of the public school grounds. Divers and sundry threats have been made providing it is not fixed, after a reasonable probation; divers and sundry other threats have been made by others, in case they fall again and break their necks a second or third time. For the sake of pea e "we" shall fix that sidewalk, if Street Commissioner Archbold has to be called in to build it for us. We are determined to keep “our" sidewalks in repair hereafter, it, well, the provise had better be left unfinished. But the other fellows, several of them are mad •bout it. Huntington County Fair. Don't forget the dates, tell your neighbors, September 18, 19, 20 and 21, 1883. Good bands on ground, September 18, 19, 20 and 21, 1883. Fine show of Short Horn aud Jersey cattle, September 18, 19, 20 and 21, 1883. Splendid show of agricultural implements, September 18, 19, 20 and 21, 1883. Splendid show of agricultural products, September 18, 19, 20 and 21, 1883. Fine display in floral halls, September 18, 19, 20 and 21, 1883. Grand show of bogs and sheep, September 18, 19, 20 and 21, 1883. Finest display in Apiary class ever exhibited on a fair ground, September 18,19, 20 add 21, 1883. The show of horses cannot be surpassed on any fair ground in the state,' September 18, 19, 20 and 21, 1883. Good trotting, running and pacing races, September 18, 19, 20 and 21, 1883. Mule, bicycle and foot races, September 18, 19, 20 and 21, 1883. Splendid hotel arrangements o n the grounds, ample to accommodate all September 18, 19, 20 and 21, 1883. Last, but not least, the baby show, September 18, 19, 20 and 21, 1883. For further information and premium lists address the secretary. Rob’t. Simonton, I’res’t. L. T. Bagley, Secy. MUNROE ITEMS. Business is booming. A coming event—a wedding. J. A. Hendrick’s sprained wrist that (s)he stepped on, is getting better. Mr. and Mrs. John Fry, of Monroeville, Sundayed with the family of C. W. Hecker. The infant child of Mr. aud Mrs. Kidwell was buried last Sunday. David N. Ray and Ida M. Souslen were made one by Rev. Slusser last Sunday. Jesse Brandebery, jr., aud Moses Batters had a set-too on last Saturday evening, in which J. B. came out second best. Boys, you mustn't go fool ing around Mose. V. B. Simcoke has a collection of a raie species of insects. They are now on exhibition in ehip alley. Specimens sent free on application. Mr. Joe Hocker is erecting a store room, and when completed will be filled with a stock of drugs and patent medicines. On last Friday evening a number of our town s people took Rev. Slusser and family by surprise, bringing with them numerous articles to gladden the hearts of the itinerant and his family. The company was made up of nonchurch members, but all church goers. Things are moving lively about C. W. Hocker's saw mill. We believe the boys "an use up more logs and turn out \ more lumber than any otb er set of men in the state. Oliver Hendricks and wife, who have betn visiting with friends in Minneso ta, are expected to return this week. Threshing is now in order in this locality. The yield is all that could be expected, averaging from six to ten bushels to the aere.

FI.EAHAXT MIMA ITEJW. BY NORRIS HOMO. Everything lively and trade gaining rapidly. L. W. Rouland now has his house completed. Mr. Albert Eichar, formerly a resi- i dent of this place, is visiting with 1 friends in this community. Messrs. Noll, Fuller and McLeod are 1 pushing work rapidly on their tile sac- ' Cory. The machinery is on the ground and the kiln for burning the tile in, 1 will be completed the present week. ( Mr. Adam Ault will occupy his new residence the coming week. W. 11. Fristoe, while handling lum- t ber last week, severely mashed his fore < finger of his left hand. A collision on the T., C. & St. L. R. < R. occurred east of this place about 1 two miles on last Thursday evening, but fortunately no lives were lost. Mr. Fred Troutner's house begins j to loom up grandly. So much for Front , street. The hickory nut crop in this section , will be the best for many years. There was a plenteous flow of mu ic ( in town last Saturday evening, which continued until the hour of eleven, and j then all was merry as a marriage bell. Our H. Bothoff is unlucky and also lucky. A few days since he lost his 1 pocket book containing some $lO, when on last Saturday morning he was I greatly surprised iu finding the lost 1 "mun" when not looking for it. Mrs. Ouhl, of Toledo, Ohio, Sun- ’ dayed with friends in town. , Mr. Jesse Billman and wife Sundayed with friends in VauWert county, O. , The Misses of this vicinity agreea- ' bly surprised Miss Anna Rose on last Saturday p.m. Calling on her, each one taking some of the necessaries of life, and prepared a table where all were sumptuously supplied and gratified with the result of the complete surprise. J. S. McLeod aud \V. 11. Fristoe took a flying trip to New Bremen, 0., last Friday, returning Saturday. A question was given us a few evenings since for solution, and we beg leave to give the same to the many readers of this place. And should any solve the problem, please answer through the columns of this paper: A gentleman has an eight-gallon cask of wine, and he wishes to take excctly four gallons out, and he has nothing with which to measure it but a three and five-gallon cask. How is he to measure it so that he will have exactly four gallons iu the five-gallon cask and four gallons in the eight-gallon cask. Fresh oysters at J. W. Place s. It. The City Bakery is taking the lead for nice fresh bread. It. Just received a nice line of ladies' and Rents’ neckwear at Jas. Edington & Co.'s. For fine cakes go to the City Bakery. tl. Buy your canton flannels and muslins at Jas. Edington & Co.'s. Farmers go to the City Bakery for a goad meal. It. There is no use talking, you can buy the best suit of clothes, for the money, of Jas. Edington & Co. than of any other house in Decatur. Trunks and valises of all kinds and sizes at Jas. Edington & Co .'s. Fall millinery at Eiting's. Ail the new styles of hats and trimmings. Our old trimmers are all back in their places to wait on old customers and new ones. Come and see us. We have just received a new and complete stock of gents' hats, caps and furnish ing goods in all the new styles. It will pay you to inspect this department. A nice line of velveteens, and very cheap, nt Jas. Edington A Co. s. Flannels, blankets and yarns of John Eiling's make, Minster, Ohio. These goods speak for themselves. Those who have used them will purchase no other. Prices are the very lowest. Remember that Jas. Edington A Co. always pay you the highest prices for your produce. Notice to Teachers. Notice is hereby given that there will be a public examination of teachers at the office of the County Superintendent, on the last Saturday of each month. Applicants for license must present “the proper trustees certificate, or other satisfactory evidence of good moral character,” and to be successful, must pass a good examination in orthography, reading, writing, arithimetic, geography, English grammar, physiology and history of the United States. J- F. Snow, Co. Supt. A Word to Mothers. Mothers should remember it is a most important duty at this season to look after the health of their families and cleanse the malaria and impurities from their systems, and that nothing will tone up the stomach aud liver, regulate tl-e bowels and purify the blood so peifectly as Parker’s Ginger Tonic, advertised in our columns — Post. See other column. Recorder’s Notice. — - My term expires October 5. All parties in debt for recording must settle before that date, or fee bills will I be issued for all outstanding fees after John Sciivrgeb, Recorder. August 3, 1883. , , Elraunrr nnd Purity. Ladies who appreciate elegance and purity are using Packer s Hair Balsam. It is the best article sold for restoring gray hair to its original color, beauty and lustre.

Business Locals. Frank Mann, of the late firm of Qninn & Mann, will contin'ie the prao-' tie* of the law at the old office over | the Adams County Bank, and asks a ; continuance of your patronage. 22w3 , Miss Mary Gloss offers every inducement to customers in the way of sell-; ing cheap hats and bonnets. Don't forget to call at Porter's liar- ! ness shop and Second Hand Store for I bargains in harness and household goods The City Bakery has 8 day boarders I and is furnishing meals to about all he • can accommodate of farmers and town j trade besides. Call for a good meal. I J. W. Place. Don't forget that Mary Gloss has the finest millinery goods in the city and can suit the most fastidious tastes. Jake Martin makes the finest ice ' ci earn in town, and can prove it by all the ladies. 21w3 Come! Come!!—Buy your watches,! clocks, jewelry, silverware and music- j al instruments of Mann & Elzey. The , best and cheapest repairing of all kinds done on short notice. For fresh canned fruits of every description go ta Jake Martin. 21w3 No place in town can you find cheaper groceries than at Hite & Mills. 21 Don’t fail to call at the Star Bakery for a good warm meal. 21w3 For sale, one buggy,one light wagon and all kinds of household goods, second hand,and some good as new, sold cheap* Henry Winnes is watching for every barefooted lad and lass that comes to the city. You sec, said Henry, I astonish them so with low prices and good goods, that it is funnier than a circus to see ’em grab the bargains I offer. Hite & Mills have a free delivery to any part of the city, and will sell you the finest varieties of California canned fruits, at the lowest figures. 21w3 Green corn tomatoes, and in fact everything in the vegetable line to be found Hite & M'll’s grocery. 21w3 Buy your harness of Porter, from the I cheapest to the best. I use the best; of stock and do all my own work. No I one makes better. If you are a sufferer from weak kid- : neys and compelled to get up two or three times during the night, use Co- I vert’s Modoc Bitters. It will positive- } ly cure you. For sale by Dorwin <t Holthouse. No. 6, eowfim Pasturing to let. For terms, enquire : of A. Hill. 14 Dorwin & Holthouse have on sale ' Covert’s Modoc Bitters, a positive i cure for Dyspepsia and Kidney Dis- | ease. No. 9, eow 6m. Huy your ll'atcht». Clocks,' Jewelry, Silverware and .Music- ’ al Instruments of J. Closs A Son. Th< y cat ry tin finest and largest stock. Hts Fresh bread, cakes and pies made to order on short notice at the Star Bakery. 21w3 Candies and nuts of the finest kinds at Jake Martin's Star Bakery. 21w3 Hite & Mills come to the front with the best and freshest fruits in the . market. 21w3 Covert’s Modoc Stomach Bitters is a positive cure for dyspepsia and kid - ney disease. For sale by Dorwin & Holthouse. Be3w6m The sensational story of the day is i the arrest of High Prices by A. Holthouse. He has hung the fellow higher than Haman. All this will have a startling effect upon the price of boots and shoes. Call and see Tone and get a full explanation of all the particulars. He means business and it will j pay you to give him a call. Mary Closs has just received a fine line of fall hats and bonnets. Go and sec them Five doors west of the Adams county bank. Estrayed.—One two-year old steer, red and white spotted, crop, slit and underbit in left ear, Colchin mark. Information which will lead to its recovery will be rewarded by the owner, Ira J. Blossom. I keep in stock in quantities to suit Lime, Cement, Plaster Paris, Bone Dust, Hair, and am the only agent for the Bluffton quarry stone. Prices guaranteed. Office on Jefferson street near Christen's planing mill. n!9tf Jacob Buhler, sen. Mary Closs has opened out a fine stock of millinery goods five doors west of the Adams county bank, and solicits public patronage. Miss Closs I is one of the finest milliners in the | city, and people calling on her for i work will find it promptly and neatlydone 21 ts ♦♦♦ Washing! Washing! Washing! Excellsior Steam Laundry. George Schraeder agent. All orders promptly attended to. Leave orders at the Burt House. Collars A Cuffs 30 cts. per dozen. Other articles in proportion.

WE ARE ( LOSING OUT OUR SUMMER WEIGHT CLOTHING .It GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, to make room favour Pm and Winter Weights Now being manufactured at XT- T£"--MIFN. PIXLEY & GC.:= 15 and 17 Court Street | FORT WAV N F-. INI ), 58 and 60 Clinton Stree j Branch StoresLanville, Blcomingtcn. and. B=eoria, Illinois; Indianafclis, Terra Haute, Greencastle and LaFayette, Indiana, 1 and Laporte. ISTevr "Yurin

TH E GREAT Closing Out Sale —of Summer Goods Now going on at the Great Retail Dry Goods and Carpet House of ROOT & COMPANY 1 1 a grand success; as‘‘bona tide” Bargains are being given in every department. CLEARING OUT Fine Parasols, Sun Um&rellas, At 20 per cent. off. CLEA RI NG GUI' Fine Summer Silks, Check Summer Silks At 40c Per Yard. CLEARING OUT Yar aWide Percales, Yard-Wide Cambrics, - 6|c per yard, CLEARING OUT Ladies’ Lawn Suits, Children’s Gingham Suits, Children’s Lawn Suits, at 20 per cent. off. CLEARING OUT White Lace Stripe Cambrics, White Lawn Check Cambricks, at 9c per yard. CLEARING OUT Pure Linen g- Napkins, one lot 58c, worth 85c perdoz., one lot 75c, worth $1.15 per Joz. CLEARING OL I Ladies Hosiery at half-price, Mshalfeend Hose 25c per pair. CLEARIN E OUT an immense stock of Ladies’Muslin Underwear at 3O per cent under former prices. CLEARING 01. 1 Big lot of Ladies’ spring styles pletcdt Lace Collars, 10, 18 and 25c each, worth three .times the prices we ask for them. CLO-SlA<« Ol T Carpets, Mattings, Upholstery Goods, Rugs, Mats, Embroideries, Laces, Linen Goods, Mosquito Nets, Fans and ythingervey else adapted to the presen thot season. Parties at a distance from town hould take advantage of this great mosa and secure some of the Greatest Bargains of the season. HOOT A CO.nPAYY, 46 &48 Calhoun Street, - _ _ Fort Wayne, Indiana. W. G. Spencer & Son Wish the Democrat to inform the people of Adams and all the Counties around, that the CASSADAY RIDING PLOW is the best made, without exception. Also, we have the best line of r l WO HORSE BREAKING PLOWS, 'ncludii g the famous OLIVER-CHILLED, RICHMOND, STEELE, BRYON and other makes. Our stock of General Hardware i lls the largest and most complete that can be shown in Decatur, and our prices satisfactory to the most ECONOMICAL PERCH USER. I Tiro Taper Files and Ilan- Solid Steele Shovel, 75c. 1 die. ISC. ALSO A FULL LINE OF Eight-inch Files, lOc. Wanes. Chisels, Sa»r s , Hatchets, '2Sc. Hraccs, Hits, Itules, llamnntS, 25U. Including a reneral line of Scissors, IOC. Cn Vl>Cl> Tool® Knives find f orks. per set.MW. ( . oa . * , orq <iU fiQii our ftol , k , ura . . .... plete, and wav nows. Manure Forks, title. , I Hay Forks. s<>c. furntsuedon afplicatios -ra f ; We will make a specialty of Hay Carriers during the coming season, having the agency of the latest improved ami most perfect one now in the market. s Do not fail to see it before Buying. 3 I ’ j You are specially invited to call and -ee us, assuring you r that no efforts will be spared to please our customers. y Rememberthatour prices are alwaws D< \V N, D( )W N , I>(> WN I c —to the: < j —sL-Jxlx'i. -A. .Jl—i DECA 1 UR. INDIANA