Decatur Democrat, Volume 27, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 21 September 1883 — Page 3

THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT oerntar Markets. Oats 25c Eggs 15c. Lard, 10c. Wheat 75a, (" SI.OO. Corn 50. Butter B.@ 12. Flax seed <I.OO @ $ 1.10 Timothy seed $1.25. Wool unwashed, 15 @ 22c „ washed, 25 (a; 32c. Local and Personal. Clean up for winter. Cold and indifferent. Circuit court next week. In the “Ides” of September. County fairs are about over. The season for dudes is past. Overcoats and fires are acceptable. Mr Lem Risley,of Delphos,is in the city. It is predicted we will have an early winter. Circuit court in Wells county closes this week. Make ready for winter, the time is near at hand. The damage to farmers by the late frosts is very severe. The docket for the next term of the circuit court is very large. The doctors say it is distressingly healthy at the present time. The pay car on T. C. <fc St. L. Ry passed through our city Thursday. We invite one and all of the farmers of Adams zounty to call and see us. The Decatur schools are progressing finely under the supervision of Prof. Luckey. While telegraphing and telephoning are becoming common, yet they are mysteries. A prophet is not without honor save in his own country. W here is our frost prophet? Will Sheets, the very clever young postmaster at Berne, in company with '■ n > . < . n. M. Griff and lady. Leopold Yager, Jr., has bought a half interest of C. T. Dorwin'a gallery. The firm will be known as the Dorwin & Yager gallery. We are sorry to hear of the serious illness of Mr. Robert Allison. It is to b« hoped by bis many friends that he will speedily recover. Miss Emma Darr, an accomplished young lady of Geneva, who waa visiting her sister Mrs. McGriff at this place, has returned home. If there is any one thing calculated to disturb the equilebrium of ordinary mortals, it is that of moving. This nwk )v cunvr »»uo *«**%* t» piavtivat perience in this direction. The harvest is past and the summer is ended, and Decatur has done her share this year in the way of public improvements. We are saved. How is it with our neighboring towns. The second quarterly meeting of the Evangelical church will commence on next Friday eyening and continue over Sabbath. Rev. D. S. Oakes will conduct the services. All are cordially invited. Marshal Malloney can be considered . philanthropist in the way of executing the rigor of the law. One day last vcek we noticed him lead a gaunt, baggard-lcoking individual up Second street, in front of the court house, and and then commanded him to “git, and ha "got,” carrying with him the habiliments of wee. F. F. Waring, Esq., editor of the Bluffton Timet. paid the DEMOCRAT office a friendly call on last Monday. Mr. Waring is one of the leading grai n merchants in Northern Indiana In company with a Democrat scribe he took a look over the city of Decatur and pronounced it one of the leading little cities in Northern Indiana. Last week the east end of our city was somewhat torn up. or rather shook from center to circumferance, over the news that two of our ladies indulged in a first-class “set-too. The Democrat refrains from giving further publicity to the matter, as the contending parties are no doubt sorry the trouble occurred, and will be more caieful in the future. For the psst week, the farmers through this part of the state are commencing to feel better over the outlook for Ure corn crop. In speaking to some of them over the matter they informed us that the stock was not injured, and they were of the opinion there would be substance enough left to ripen it. If this be true, the frost did not injure it as much as was expected and that we can expect a fair crop yet, all of which is anxiously hoped for. E. Yoc urn. who formerly pounded iron at Monmouth, ibis county, and who served with distinction in company 1., 89th Indiana, for three years in the war of 61 and who afterwards moved to Chu rubusco, W hitley county, and who has been for many years postmaster at that place, skipped out last week a defaulter to the government in the sum of $1,400, and owing borrowed money in the sum of SSOO. This is an unfortunate affair for Mr. Yocum, in which he has made the mistake of his life time.

The C. & A.is blockaded with freight at Marion, Ohio. Robert Ogden, of Ft. Wayne, was in the city Monday. Joe Stoops, of Bluffton, was in the city last Wednesday. Miss Ella Spangler, Os Van Wert, is visiting Miss Anna Lewis. General Shanks, of Portland, was in Decatur Monday on business. Mrs. Beu. Kellogg is at Bluffton vis iting friends and relatives. The C. & A. are going to erect a fine elevator at this place in the near future. Some of our sporting nimrods are thinking of taking a trip North this fall on a deer and bare hunt. By each one of our neighbors getting one new name the subscription list on the Democrat will be doubled. Dr. R. F. Lipes, of Pleasant Mills, was in the city Monday. The Dr. was on his way to \ irginia, to be gone about ten days. L. J. Gast, ticket and freight agent at the Narrow Gauge depot, is one of the most popular and accommodating little gentleman on the road. Mr. T. C. Dorwin has made a new departure in the way of sidewalks, he has laid down in front of his residence what he calls a cemented walk, it looks well if it only proves durable. James Bell, formely of this place has purchased the brick livery stable io Bluffton and intends putting in a large stock of horses and buggies for the accommodation of the public. Mr. Silas Hale, of Portland, will move to Geneva, this county, and go into the grain business. The Democrat bids Mr. Hale welcome, and wishes him success in his business. Miss Minnie E. Orvis, a dashing young society favorite of Decatur, is visiting her numerous friends and relatives in this city. Miss Orvis is possessed of considerable musical and elocutionary talent.—/?. Wayne Journ u In looking over the specifications of our new jail and Sheriff’s residence, we would suggest that by the time it is completed it wifi be one of the finest and most complete buildings for the amount of money invested in this part , of the state. We saw a person on Saturday last making desperate strides to get to the depot before the train started. He did not reach it, and he looked disappointed and no doubt was. Better to start in time, for railroad trains are no re specter of person. Hon. J. W. Miner, of the Indianapolis Sentinel, was in the city on last Friday, chatting with his friends about VAAV AIAMAA&V MltvA IVi3 1 1 VJI V » the Sentinel. The Democrat wishes the Sentinel well an d hopes it may meet with the hearty support of the democracy at large. Through the kindness of Professor Luckey, our efficient Connty Superintendent, we are able this week to give the following school report: Number enrolled, 303; nuniberbclouging, 300.2; average daily attendance, 291.4; per cent, of attendance. Room 4 had best attendance, and room 6 had poorest attendance. Mr. W. 8. Kapp, merchant tailor of Bluffton, is talking of coming to Decatur and opening up a merchant tailoring establishment. We know of no better field in Northern Indiana than Decatur presents at this time. It is to be hoped that Mr. Kapp will conclude to embark in the business and open up an extensive establishment, as we think the investment will be highly profitable. In the case of the state of Indiana vs John Tounellier the jury alter delibeiating about twenty hours brought in a verdect guilty of manslaughter and sentenced him to six months in the county Jail. A motion was made for a new trial which will be discused at next term of Well Circuit Court; also a petition is in circulation asking the Governor to pardon him. Young Tounellier left Deeature on last Friday for Bluffton to commence his term of ftntence in the countv jail. The Democrat wishes to suggest to the larger pupils who are in attendance at our public schools to make up your minds to take the entire course which is layed down by our school board and superintendent. Professor Luckey informs us that the course will be practical in every particular and one especially adapted for teaching. It is to be hoped that when our school closes each year a large number of our you >g men and women will be found in the graduating class. The season for the bare-footed boy to don his boots and shoes is now here. He will no longer be called upon to raise his toe nails on the inequalities of the sidewalk or earth; no longer will he scrape the side of his bare legs against the dead weeds, or stepping on the business end of the industrious bee. The indulgent parent will no longer be worried about him being caught in a thunder storm, with his small string of juvenile cat-fish and shiners, but they will find him sitting in his scat in the warm and comfortable school room, diligently mastering the elementary principles of science, •rt and literature

Telephone Exchange next. The Democrat office has a rush cf work. Auditor Christen was at Chicago the first of this week Ask your neighbor to subscribe for the Decatur Democrat. Our County Recorder Sehurger, is again troubled, with bay fever. Mr. Philip Thomas leaves for the Chicago school of medicine this week. John McMullen, of Ft. Wayne, spent Sunday in our city visiting friends. Doug White, a popular young druggist of Bluffton, was in the city Wednesday . Esquire Bailey’s court has been grinding along quite lively for the past few days. Mrs. Heimer, who has been visiting her brother Mr. Stone, left for home last Saturday. Moulding, boiler work, and all kinds of repair work done at the Decatur Foundry and Machine Works, Patterson, Wicks & Co., proprietors. J. A. Roush and wife, of Bluffton, were in the city last week visiting their son, Luster. A wreck on the Narrow Gauge last Saturday delayed the west bound passenger train about four hours. Niblick, Crawford & Sons shipped last week five cars of wheat to New York by the Grand Rapids. .tfiss Fmily Numbers leaves next week for Willshire, to take charge of one of the rooms in the graded schools. S. D. Beavers a promising young man of Peterson, leaves for the Chicago school of medicine next Monday. Let all who desire machine work done, go to the Decatur Foundry and Machine Shops. They are now run by an experienced foreman and guarantee good work. 24tf Prof. L. M. Boyer, of Morgantown, West Yirginia. is in the city visiting his brother Dr. J. S. Boyer. He leaves next week for Vicksburg, Tenn., to take charge of the city schools. will Lo grand over the C. & A. on Tuesday, September 25th. The “excorters” will be called upon for $5.60, to Warren, O. Tickets good for 40 days. Accommodation first-class in every respect. Married:—At the residence of the brides’ mother in Monmouth, Sept. 11, by the Rev. W. J. Myers, John R. Evans and Dora McLaughlin. May happiness and prosperity attend this promising young couple through a long and useful life. Several large rattlesnakes have been killed by the blackberry hunters. They are ugly customers, and to have them rattling in the weeds without knowing their location is apt to make the cold chills creep up the back even of a ngnting eaitor. County Clerk elect John D. Hale moved his family to Decatur on last Tuesday. The Democrat welcomes him within the city limits, and hopes his splendid family may enjoy a long life among the good people of our town. There will be a grand two days excursion to Rome City via. G. R. & I. R R. Wednesday, Sept. 26th. Fare for round trip only $1.25. This gives ample time for fishing, boating and all kinds of amusement. The last excursion of the season. Everybody go.— n025w1. Dr. Ph. D. Paul, the successful German Eye specialist, who has restored Miss Mary Hull, of Pleasant Mills, M. F. Roth, of Dasey; John Laisure, of Monroe Center, and many others from blindness to good sight, will make his 23rd visit at Decatur, and be at the Butt House Wednesday, September 26th, Providence permitting Examination free. We make a notice which we hope will be attended to. When any person dies in the Country please send us an account of the same. A number oi persons have died lately and no notice has been taken of their death. The reason is, that we were ignorant of the fact. If people in the country will put themselves to the trouble of informing us of such or any other occurrences, we will publish them G. S. Stanton has received the agency for the celebrated Story & Camp Parlor Organs and will keep a stock constantly on hand at his residence. Those instruments are recommended by musicians as combining purity of tone and matchless beauty of construe tion. Call and see them before you buy of any one else. Terms easy and prices low. Residence back of Methodist church. Editors oe Democrat. Below you will find another, and shorter solution of the problem given by your Pleasant Mills correspondent, than the one given by Mr. J. T. Merryman. First fill the 3 gallon measure from the 8 gal. measure, empty it into the 5. then fill the 3 gal. measure the second time from the 8, fill the 5 gal measure from the 3, which will leave 1 gallon in the 3 gallon measure; then empty the 5 gal. measure into the 8; empty the 1 gal. which is in the 3 gal. measure into the 5; then fill the 3 gal. measure from the 8 which will leave 1 gal. in the 5, 3 in the 3 and 4 in the 8; then empty the three gal. into the 5, which will leave 4 gal. in the 8 gal. measure and 4in the 5 gal. measure. Nina CovEBDALE.

Several items and communications were crowded jut this week on account of space. Two thousand dollars worth of new machinery has been put into the machine shops at this place and the new proprietors ar: doing first class work. A new and startling description of a poetic pest has made its appearance in this city. Yesterday, a partially developed specimen crawled up our stairs, bounced the managing edit r, unrolled seven sheets of legal cap paper, and commenced in a rhyme more beautiful than the immortal Byron, Burns, or any other poetical genius that ever wrote his name on the scroll of fame. He read, and ye editor listened until it became, so eloquent, that our nerves Jet loose and we jumped over the desk and began inspecting the materialized apparition so lately transmitted from the vast cathedral aisles of song. We nerved up again, this time giving our office boy a signal, who was then slyly preparing a dynamite to free us from the murderous attack of the poetical fiend. He executed his work nobly. We still live aud the ghost has departed, as we hope, never to return, —no, never. Orange Blossoms. One of the most brilliant weddings which have occurred in this city for a long time, took place on last Thursday, the contracting parties being Mr. Ed. Ehinger, deputy postmaster, and Miss Katie Bremerkamp. As was mentioned in last week’s DEMOCRAT the ceremonies were performed at the Catholic church by Rev. Father Wilkins. The reception took place at the residence of the bride's mother, and from what our scribe could learn, it was a grand affair. In the evening a host of the most intimate friends and relatives of the happy young couple collected in Meibers' new hall a d properly celebrated the occasion by keeping time to the excellent music discoursed by Connely’s orchestra, of Fort Wayne. The following is a full list of the valuable presents given, together with the names of the doners: Bride’s mather, 1 doz. silver knives and fork, 1 doz. table and tea spoons, butter knife and sugar spoon, 1 silver pickle castor and 35 yards of carpet ; groom's mother, bed quilt; Chas, and Maggie ELinger, | doz. cane bottom cl’airs; 11. H. Bremerkamp and wife, clothes wringer and stand; U. Dininger and wife, marble top center table ; J. Fullencamp and wile, large rocker ; Maggie and Katie Smith, large oil chromo; John Meibers, Chas. Niblick and Leo. Yager, large smoking chair; G. Berling, set of irons; J. H. Bremerkamp and wife, hanging lamp; J-Mei-bers and wife,clock; M. Smith and wife, oil chromo; Geo. Smith and wife, wine set; V. Ehinger and wife, 2 oil chromes: Mrs. C. Russell, pair towels; I’. Waibel and wife, J. Alter and wife, china tea set; J. L. Smith and wife, naner rack: Etta and C’lliis. Meibers, camp rocker; Annie and Rosa meibers, tidy Robert and Otto Ehinger, glass set; Lena Russell, glass bread plate; B. W. Sholty and wife, large easy chair; D. Donovan aud wife, silver eoffee pot; B. J. Terveer and wife, set silver table and tea spoons and butter knife; W. P. Rice, set silver tea spoons; Annie Fitz Gerald, pair hand paintings and stands; Mary and Amelia Niblick, Brussels rug; W. H. Niblick and Christe Miller, 1 doz. fruit knives; J. K. Niblick and wife, silver card stand; B. H. Dent and wife, 4 doz. silver butter dishes; Misses Fitzgeralds, silver cake basket; John Weber and Addie Spooler, silver cake base ket; Michael Tuohey, silver pickle castor; John Tuohey, silve spoon holder; D. C. Townsend and Jessie Allison, carving knife and fork; Jessie Allison, sea shells tide J with flowers ; H. Donovan, cut glass water pitcher and cake stand; Jacob and Mary Class, clock with glass globe; Jfaria Walton, Monroe, Ind., cake stand; Sister M. Alaysius, card, hand painted, Sister Virgin, card, hand painted; A. Kohne, 2 photo stands; J. B. Meibers and wife, carving kuife and fork; John and Annie Hessler, 4 doz. silver tea spoons; Maggie Dillery, j doz. wine glasses; J. S. Bowers, carving knife, fork and steele; Lizzie Wilkins,'painted pin cushion; C. N. Lange aud wife, pair wool blankets; Florian Smith, preserve dish; Lu>y Voglawede, 4 doz. napkins; Addie Fullenkamp, large worked picture; Eddie and Marne Fullemkamp, rattle box; Clare Fullenkamp, baby stockings; John and Jas. Meyer, 2 pair of towels; Annip E. Nolan, Evansville In'l-, tida and hat baud; Phil. W. Helm’g al ’d Will Bastian, Independence, M°-> set silver knives, forks and tea spoons; Jas, Koch, Cleveland, Ohio, pair Majolica vases; Chas. A. Munsen, Fort Wayne, Ind., set silver knives and forks; John McMullen, Fort Wayne, Ind., large picture; Burton & Snow, Phila delphia, Pa., large hand oil painting; Mr Neithers, Cincinnati, Ohio, bed room set; Katie Baker, holy water font; Grand Mother Schurger, 2 large boquets and photo; B. Wemhoff, sr., seherry wine; Flo King, Japanese bracket; John Yager, bed springs; Annie Y'ager, bible stand; I. J. Miesse, book, “Royal Path of Life”; Josie Lang and Carrie Eiting, table scarf; ; Will and Mary Bosse, hanging lamp; I Misses Barthels, hanging lamp; J. W. Place, 2 panel pictures; Katie Voglewede, paper Rack: H. Titman aud H. Scheiber, 1 doz. Majolica fruit plates; Mary Laman, glass set: M. P. Walch and wife, silver fruit dish; J. H. Vo glewede aud wife, pair lady’s slippers; B. A Dent, A. W. Brown, Jess Donnell, 2 camp rockers; Lizzie Niblock, ottoman foot stool; A. Uolthouse and wife, lady's and gents' slippers, Katie Hart, lace pillow shams; Frank Crawford, napkins aud table cloth; Theresa and Annie Meyer, paper rack; J. W. Voglewede. 1 doz. wine glasses and 1 pound coffee, sack salt, box pair bath towels; J. Martin and wife, corner stand; Annie Johus, bed spread; Christina and Maggie Meibers, pillow shams; Mary Heidcman, table cloth. S.Keuber, Ft. Wayne,lnd, large picture.

Obituary. Died, of consumption, five miles east of this city, Mrs. Fannie Shifferly, nee Siandaford, wife of John W. Shifferly, September 14th, 1883, aged 22 years and 22 days. The subject of this sketch was widely known for her kind disposition and her willingness at all times to do the work of a truly devoted Christian. She was converted three years ago from last New Years evening, and united with the Evangelical association June 3rd, 1883. Iler last words after bidding all her friends good-by were, “Now take me home." A brokenhearted husband, one child, a sorrowing mother, two brothers and two sisters mourn her loss, which is her eternal gain. The funeral took place at the Mt. Taber 31. E. church September 15th, conducted by Rev. J. 31. Dustman. Clark Fairbank, general agent of the Penn. Mutual Life Insurance Co., with headquarters in Fort Wayne, received, Sept. 12ch, from the home office of the company, in Philadeiphia, a draft for $5,000, payable to Mrs. Martha E. Regers, the same being the amount of the life policy held by the late Col. Wm. Rogers, in that company. Col. Rogers died July 19th, and proofs of his death were not completed and sent to the company till September Ist. This prompt payment is a departure from the custom of old fogy companies in withholding claims for sixty or ninety days, and will be a source of gratification to the large number of policy holders in the Penn. Mutual, in Decatur, and vicinity. .l/r. Fairbank, the geneal agent of company, is well known here and is regarded as a thorough business man. Unclaimed Letters List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Decatur post-office, Adams county, Indiana, for the week ending September 17th, 1883: Edith Hutchison, L. W. Prinel, Chester Sands, J/rs. Hester A. Skelley, Jerie Tomson. ■ B. W. Sholty, P. 31. Chicago & Atlantic Railway. Through passenger rates on application to all points, east and west and baggage checked through to destination. This is the only line running the magnificent Pullman Chair Cars without extra charge. For particulars regarding lowest rates of fare, connections, etc., apply to C. L. Thomas, Agt. C. & A. R y. a024m3. Business Locals. J. W. Place gives the best meal in Decatur for 25 cents. If you don't believe it, ask your neighbor ; he eats there. Just received—new and elegant and now open for inspection the finest line of Russian circu'ars, Russian cloaks, silk dolmans, cloth coats, Farlinell circulars in all the latest styles at J. Eiting & Co.'s. u. tt. / lave now lias a uaav-i vliav turns out the finest bread ever baked in Decatur. Go early and get first choice of the new stock of winter wraps at J Eiting & Co.’s. For fine cakes go to Place’s City Bakery. For good goods and low prices in flannels, yarns, blankets, our own manufacture, call and see us. J. Eiting & Co. Place's City Bakery for fresh oysters. Sugar-cured ham, breakfast bacon, shoulders, side meat and mess pork, at Scheiber & Zahm’s Red Front grocery. 25w3 It will cost you nothing to go and see those new dolmans, cloaks and circulars, the finest ever brought to the city, at J. Eiting & Co.'s. For gents furnishing goods go to the New York Clothing Store. Gents’ shi-ts, ties, etc, in great varieties. All kinds of sugars, teas, coffeesand spices, at Scheiber & Zahm's. Buy your groceries at the Rad Front grocery store. 25w3 The New York Clothing Store is reliable and square in ail its dealings. No misrepresentation to sell goods. A full line of canned goods cheaper than ever at Zahm’s. 25w3 No trouble to show goods. Come in and examine and convince yourself that the place to buy your goods is at the New York Clothing Store. Every thing at bottom prices for cash, at Scheiber & Zahm’s Red Front grocery. 25w3 A full line of China and glassware at the Red Front Grocery St ore. 25w3 Youths’, boys' and children's clothing from the cheap est to the finest, are now open for inspection at the New York Clothing Store. Lost. The undersigned will pay a liberal reward for the recovery or information of the following described cow, which strayed from Zimmerman’s farm about two weeks ago: A medium-sized cow with white spots on her back and bel- ; ley, about 10 years old and giving milk, i W. W. Mumma, 25w2 Decatur, Ind. 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, arithtmctic, geography, English grammar, physiology and history of the United States. " J. F. Snow, Co. Supt.

B. It. FREEMAN, M. D. J. 8. BOYERS, JI D DBS. FREEMAN & BOYERS, PaacriTioMras or Mediclnb Svbokby. All ealle promptly attended to day or night. Orncv.—South-east corner Monroe and Second Sts, in Niblick's new block. Residkxcv — On Third Street near Monroe.—n24tf. JAMES F. MANN, SuccvHHor to the firm of Quinn & Munn. Mtornty at Law, DECATUR, - - INDIANA. Especial attention given to collections and Probate matters. Will buy and sell real estate on commission.—n2sm2. D, D. HELLER. - • PAUL HOOPERHELLER & HOOPER, Attorneys at Laic, DECATUR, - - INDIANA. L. C. DEVOSS, " ATTORNEY AT LAW, DECATUR, - - INDIANA. Will practice in the Civil and Criminal Courts of the State. Special attention given to collections and settling decedants estates. Office in Luckey's new building. tjOUSE AND 3 LOTS FOR SALE! Nos. 181,182 and 183 on Ninth Street, between Jackson Street and Nutimau corner. Good house, 7 rooms, good stable, ■ smoke house, some truit trees, etc. For further particulars as to prices and terms, address the undersigned, Decatur, Ind., or inquire on the premises. 23w3 Mary Oaffbr. For Sale. France &: Lutz’* Real Eotatr Bulletin! 7 lots in Crabbs addition, between 10th and 11 th streets. Easy payments. A good farm of 120 acres, situated eight miles south of Decatur,near Salem, Ind. Forty acres of good laud 5 miles southeast of Decatur, in Washington township. A house and ot on First Street; and a house and lot on Monroe Street. A house and lot In the south pirt of the city. For particulars, call on or address FRANCE & LUTZ, Real Estate Agents, null Decatur, Indiana. Chicago Exposition. The Chicago & Atlantic Railway will sell excursion tickets to Chicago on rates named below on account of the Chicago Exposition to be held at Chicago, Sept. sth, to Oct. 18th, for $7.05, which includes admission to the Exposition Sept. 18tli and 25th and Oct. 2nd, 9th. and 16th. Tickets good to return Saturday following date of sale. C. L. Thomas. Agt n 024 w 4. — 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. , nl9tf Jacob Buhler, sen. A Word to Mothers. Mothers should remember it is a most important duty at this season to look after the health of t'leir families and cleanse the malaria and impurities from their systems, and that nothing will tone up the stomach and liver, regulate the bowels and purify the blood so perfectly as Parker's Ginger Tonic, advertised in our columns. — Post. See other column. Buy your Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware and .Musical Instruments ot J. Closs A" Son. They carry the finest and largest stock. Hts Recorder's Notice. My term expires October 5. All parties in debt for recording must settle before that date, or fee bills will be issued for all outstanding fees after John Sciiurger, Recorder. August 3, 1883. Elr<aure and 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. Sickly Girls and Women. Read the advertisement of ZoaPhora “Woman’s Friend,"in another column. nol2ly. . A Woman’s Experience. 3! others and daughters should feel alarmed when weariness constantly oppresses them. “If lam fretful from exhaustion of vital powers and the color is fading from my face. Parker’s Ginger Tonic gives quick relief It builds me up and drives away pain with wonderful certainty. "-—Buffalo ady. — H’ashing! Washing! Washing ! Excellsior Steam Laundry. George Schraeder agent. All orders promptly attended to. Leave orders at the Burt House. Collars & Cuffs 30 cts. per dozen. Other articles in proportion.

WE Ain< (’LOSING OUT OUR SUMMER WEIGHT CLOTHING At GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. to make room for oar Fall and Winter Weights -Vow being manufactured at 'U’TIO-i'k, XT. ’ST'. (WN, PIXLEY & GC.= 15 and 17 Court Street | FORT WAYNE, INI). 58 and 60 Clinton Stree | Branch Stores* Danville, Blocmingrtcn and. Beoria, Illinois; Infiianapclis, Terra Haute, Greencastle and. LaFayette, Indiana, and. Laporte, New TiTorlu.

THE GREAT Closing Out Sale of Summer Goods Now going on at the Great Retail Dry Goods and Carpet House of ROOT & COMPANY* ZF’OieT I a grand success; as “bona fide" Bargains are being given in every department. CLEARING OUT Fine Farasols, Sun Um&rellas, At 20 per cent. off. CLEARING OUT Fine Summer Silks, Check Summer Silks, At iO<- Per Yard. CLEARING OUT Yar aWide Percales, Ya rd-Wide Cambrics, - 6|c per yard, CLEARING OUT Ladies’ Lawn Suits, Children’s Gingham Suits, Children’s Lawn Suits, at 20 per cent, oft’ CLEARING OUT White Lace Stripe Cambrics, White Lawn Check Cambricks, at 9c per yard. CLEARING OUT Pure Linen f Napkins, one lot 58c, worth 85c perdoz., one- lot 75c, worth $1.15 per CLEARING Ot T Ladies I losiery at half-price,Mshalteend Hose 25c per pair. CLEARINE OUT an immense stock of Ladies’ Muslin Underwear at 3O per cent under former prices. CLEARING GU I Big lot of Ladies’ spring styles pletedt Lace Collars, 10, 18 and 25c each, worth three tunes the prices we ask for them. CLOSIA'G Ol'T Carpets, 31attings, 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 Greatesgt Bargains of the season. HOOT A COMPANY, 46 & 48 Calhoun Street, - _ _ Fort Wayne, Indiana.

W. G. Spencer & Son Wish the Democrat to inform the people of Adams ano all the Counties around, that the CASSADAY AIDING PLOW is the best made, without exception. Also, we have the best line of • TWO-HORSE BREAKING PLOWS, Incl : dug the famous OLIVER-CHILLED. RICHMOND. STEELE, BRYON and other makes. Our stock of General Hardware Is the largest and most complete that can be shown in Decatur, and our prices satisfactory to the most ECONOMICAL PURCHASER.

Two Taper Files and Handle, 15C. Kight-inch Files, 10c. Hatchets, ‘2Sc. Hammers, 25c. Scissors, Si-inch, lOc. Knives and Forks, per set,tide. Whips, 25c. .Manure Forks. «Oc. Hay Forks, 50c.

We will make a specialty of Hay Carriers during the coming season, having the agency of the latest improved and most perfect one now in the market. Do not fail to see it before Imying. You are specially invited to call and see us, assuring you that no efforts will be spared to please our customers. Remember that our priees are alwaws DOW X, I)() WX, DOW X! —l*o — FDOOH.. DECATUR. INDIANA

Solitl Steele Sftorel, 75c. AI.SO A I•TLT, LINE OF Waites, Chisels, Sawg t Hr aces, Kits. Kales, Including a general line of Carpenters Tool® Contractors will find our etock complete. and way down. RICES FURNISHED ON