Decatur Democrat, Volume 27, Number 29, Decatur, Adams County, 19 October 1883 — Page 3

THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT Decatur Markets. Oats 25c Eggs 15c. Lard, 10c. Wheat 75«, @ SI.OO. Corn 50. Butter 8 @ 12. Flax seed SI.OO @ $ 1.10 Timothy seed $1.25. Wool unwashed. 15 @ 220 „ washed, 25 @ 32c. Local and Personal. Cold. Wheat is looking well. Dr. Jamison was in the city Saturday. Read J. H. Voglewede’s advertisement. Winter, with her cold blasts, is approaching. Dick Townsend was at Fort Wayne Saturday night. R. K. Allison, of Berne, spsnt Sunday in the city. J. J. Roush, of Bluffton, was in the city last Monday. Dan Railing shipped a car load of horses yesterday. The Journal office is issuing a daily advertising medium. Frank France returned from San Francisco Friday night. The young people had a hop at Meibers' Hall last night. Farmers report corn in a better condition than wai expected. Geo, W. McConnell and J. B. Shiroy were at Chicago last week. Cider making time is now here and the boys are once more happy. Lester Roush spent Sunday at Bluffton visiting parents and friends. Miss Mate Studebaker, of Bluffton, was visiting in this city last week. Nick Miller and Frank Crawford were at Fort Wayne Monday night. Mr. E. 11. Cowan, mail agent on the C. & A. road, Sundayed in the city. Mrs. E. A. Phillips will leave next Wednesday to visit her mother in Ohio. C. N. Lang, J. H. Brcmerkamp and J. K. Mann went to Toledo last Saturday. Miss Echclberger, one of the belles of Portland, is visiting Miss -Maggie Hill. The floating gang of workman on the C. & A. road was taken off last week. Dr. J. L. Shirey returned to his home at Tippecanoe, Ohio, on last Friday. Our live business man, Mr. Casper Lang, returned from Toledo on last Tuesday. Mrs. Veasy, of Ft. Wayne, is in the city visiting her parents and numerous friends.

Drs. Freeman and Dorwin, with ladies, were at Chicago last week a Heading the exposition. Mr. R. B. Allison and Auditor Christen returned home from Chicago on last Saturday evening. Miss Coombs, who has been visiting friends in the city, left for home at Ft. Wayne, yesterday. Hon. J. R. Bobo and John T. France Prosecuting attorney are at Portland this week attending court. Mr. P. C. Clever & Co., who were burned out a short time ago, will commence work again next week. Mrs. H. L. Porter, of Rochester, Minnesota, is in the city visiting her son, H. 8. Porter, and friends. The Misses Parry, of Richmond, and Miss Marshall, of Dayton, are visiting visiting the Misses Itudabakers. J. W. Place left for Steubenville yesterday, where his wife has been visiting. They will be home Monday. Rev. Teague was at Bluffton last Wednesday attending a business meeting of the ministers of this conference. P. C. Clever & Co. have purchased a new engine for their slack barrel factory and expect to start up by next Monday. It is not uncommon to see little boys and girls with stained fingers Hickory nut crops must be harvested. The O K. Club gave their first dance in Meibers' new hall last night. There was a large number of young folks from Bluffton and A an Wert present. Mary Closs has received a large stock cf the latest styles of Felt and Velvet hats, fancy feathers, long plumes an d tips, silk velvets and satins in all the new shades, which will be sold at the lowest prices for cash. Invitations were printed at this office for the marriage of B. A. Dent and Miss Emma Remp, of Willshire, Ohio, on October 25th, 1883, at the residence of W. G. Spencer, jr. The Democrat wishes the happy happy couple a bright future.

On last Monday morning Mr. Zacharia T. Aspy, a farmer of Monroe Township, was arrested for an attempt to commit a rape on Mrs. Rachael Mc.Cane. The case was brought before his Honor Esquire Daily and after hearing the evidence, the amorous Zachanah was bound over for his apperanoe in the Adams Circuit Court in the sum of |3‘M

For cheap sale bills call at the Democrat office. Bring your job work to the Democrat office. WANTED:—To sell a good cow, inquire of Rev. M. A. Teague. Commissioners Rupright, Yager and Dunbar are in the city holding court this week. John Huffman an old citizen of Lynn Grove, gave this office a call lasi Wednesday. Col. J. C. Smith and J. C. Williams, General Supt. of C. & A. road passed through our city last Monday in a special car. The Catholic Church in Jefferson township will be dedicated the 28th of this month. Bishop Dcininger, of FtWayne, officiating. Dorwin, Woods & Co., Street contractors, have received 135 car loads of stone over the C. & A. road from Marion, 0., and Laurel, Ind, Frank France and Harvey Hart who went west , last spring with Castello’s show arrived home last night from San Francisco, where the show disbanded. Married, on last Tues day morning, at the Catholic church, by Rev. Father Wilkins, Mr. Nick Eiting to Miss Mary Gross. The Democrat sends its best wishes. Married, on last Thursday, by J. T. Bailey, Esq., Mr Geo. W. Sipe to Miss Emma Myers. The Democrat sends greeting and wishes them a bright future. Almost every town in the United States is inflicted with some sort of a blemished dude. Decatur is not freed from this pest. In the near future it will be the pleasure of the Democrat to steir up the dry bones in question wholly unlooked for. Report of Decatur Public Schools for the month ending October 12th: Present enrollment, 338. Average number belonging, 343.3. Average attendance, 327.4. Per cent, of attendance, 95.4. Cyes of turdiness, 12. Room 8 had the best attendance. Room 7 poorest. Rooms 4 and 8 bad no tardiness. Room 6 had most tardiness. Doctors Freeman & Boyer have purchased a very fine Physicians and Surgeons reclining chair. The design is unique and beautiful, and being one of the most useful pieces of furniture in a physicians office. It is made of the finest walnut lumber and upholstered in plust of excellent quality. It is especially used in the treatment of women who have chronic diseases of which Dr. Boyer makes a specialty. On last Tuesday afternoon just as the train rooled out the G. R. &I. railroad a large number of passengers were seen getting off and going down town. Shortly aftarwards Mr. Teeple observed two men picking up a pocket book on the sidewalk between his house and Mr. A. Holthouse. Mr. Teeple being present saw that the purse contained a large number of bills and asked the parties to go to the Bank and leave it their for the owner, but the bonanza was too good and the fiends skipped the town.

Last Thursda evening while Brakeman G. W. Pierce, on Conductor Hubersons train of the C. & A. road, was engaged in coupling cars at Northjudson, he was caught by one of the car wheels and thrown outwards over the rails, very severely wrenching his foot. He was taken to Huntington and placed under the care of the company s surgeon, Dr. Survance. The accident will lay him up for some time. A babbling, prattling egotist, who claims to be able to set a little type, has been shooting off his mouth about a certain job that was turned out of the Democrat office last We take pleasure in stating to this dude that he had better hug the shore until he is dry behind the ears, or the Democrat will be compelled to measure out a dose to him that will satisfy his contemptible little soul as long as ho lives. We are pleased to note the fact that Mr. W. S. Kapp and Robert Sayl or, of Bluffton, are going to open up a merchant tailoring shop in the Smith block this week. The new firm will no doubt meet with success as there is nothing of the kind in Decatur in the way of opposition. The Democrat is pleased to note the fact that each and every day new men are dropping into our city for the purpose of locating in business. Let the good work go on until Decatur is the best town in this part of the state. Bro Roth, of t’.e Democrat, says it was a cold day for the Republicans in Ohio Yes, Sam, you are jolly right, it was a cold day for Republican. But it will be with many of them like it will be with Democrats, plenty hot enough, if not in this world it will surely come in the next, You will sec if it don't.— Journal.

Yes, Bro. Congleton, the breeze that blew over Ohio was somewhat chilly for the “Rads," so cold that it froze them to death, thui compelling th em to wrap the drapery of their couch about them and go down to the dreamless dust from which place their is no reserreotion. Let us sing “Hark from the Tombs a doleful Sound.’’

Church Chimes. Last Sabbath morning was clear and bright, and by the time the day was shered in, one could hear the pleasing notes of the church bells as they called the peeple to come up to the different churohes and there worship God according to the dictates of their own consciences. Bev. C. A. Kanouse, of Anderson, but formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church of this place, occupied the pulpit last Sunday. Rev. Father Wilkins preached a very able sermon on the subject of Prayer. The congregation was large and the exercises very interesting. In the M. E. church the meetings are still continuing with unabated interest. Rev. Saylor, the Evangelist, is doing a good work in our midst. Rev. Reynolds, of the Presbyterian church, attended the meeting of the Synod at Ft. Wayne last week. The Sunday schools es the different churches are all progressing finely. Sabbath after Sabbath finds them increasing in numbers and interest. Manufacturing. J/r. J. W. Myers and W. 11. Stevens of Ashland, Ohio, are in the city for the purpose of looking up a location to establish a sewer and drain tile manufactory. If they can secure grounds at a|reasonable figure,the enterprise will be a certainty. They expect to build a three story brick building 40x150 feet, and when completed will be able to run summer and winter. Mr. Myers informed a Democrat scribe that they would employ some fiteen persons, and they expect to put some SIB,OOO in the concern by the time it is completed. In the elements of business interests which go to make up a western town we know of nothing that would prove more profitable, both to proprietors and the people than this enterprise These gentlemen came to our town highly recommended and should they decide to go ahead in this business it will prove to be one of the most important manufacturing interests in Decatur. Change, Our popular clerk, N. Blackburn goes out of his office the first of November, and Mr. John D. Halo takes his place. Mr. Blackburn has made an excellent officer, being efficient and at the same time obliging. He steps down and out, carrying with him the good wishes of a host of friends. Mr. Hale, the newly elected clerk, is well known for his sociability and accuracy in business, and will make a capable and careful officer. Auditor Christen, who is familiarly known as Jolly Godfrey, also packs hi« gripsack on the first of November and walks out of an office that he has filled so ably for the past eight years. Mr. Christen, for accuracy and general business management has few equals in this part of the state. Mr. Miller, au-ditor-elect, is a gentleman widely known for his integrity and strict business qualities, and will fill the auditor’s office in such away as to give entire satisfaction to all. Thieving Silas. On last Saturday night Silas Andrews, a youth of considerable notoriety in the way of petty thieving, was arrested at Berne for stealing mony of Mr. I. Breneman. He was bound over in the sum of SIOO for his appearance at court, being unable to put up the necessary amount of lucre he was taken to Bluffton jail on last Tuesday by Sheriff McGriff. About one year ago the youthful Silas stole some articles in Decatur and was sent to jail for six months. From the outlook Silas will not have as easy a trip this time as he had last, and will no doubt get the infinite satisfaction of visiting Mic higan City before he is_ through with it. Last February uncle John Rupright, sold 25 head of cattle to Perry Robinson for a specified sum of money. Mr. Robinson after contracting for the cattle paid down S2O. Mr. Rupright was to deliver the cattle any time between Fedruary and June. The matter run along until the time expired, and Mr. Robinson never called for the cattle. J/r. Rupright brought suit for damages, and after a protracted trial the jury returned a verdict of one cent, in favor of Mr. Rupright. We might s ggest that this was a test ease in this particular and one that will most likely be taken as a precedent in this county hereafter. Chicago & Atlantic Railway. Through passenger rates on application to all points, cast and west and baggage checked through to destination 1 ! 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. n024m3. Farms for Sale The undersigned will offer for sate two 80 acre tracks of land situated in Root township, this county. There is a good frame house on each farm, together with orchard and other improvements. Terms very reasonable. For information call on Christian Bieberich.

KA 11. HOAD NEWS, The night trains on the T. C. & St. L. were taken off last Sunday. Over forty persons visited Chicago over the C. & A. railway last Sunday. The trains on the T., C. & St. L. railway are making better time. The C. & A. railroad company have abandoned their gravel pit at Geneva, Ind. The T., C. & St. L. railway have changed their schedule on freight, greatly facilitates the time made by them. ..<♦». Alex Mcßarnes, who has been on the sick list for the past two weeks, died at his home last night in this city The The Odd Fellows' Band rendered some excellent music in the court the courthouse yard Saturday evening. A party of “dude’' serenaders were on the street Wednesday night in a disorderly manner. The attention of the Marshal is called. It is quite amusing to hear William G. Spencer, Sr., our popular hardware man relate his experience as a telephone operator. This week his Honor J. T. Bailey united in marriage Mr. William 11. Spencer to Sarah J. Morningstar, Jacob Buhler to Bertha Seymour. What Constitutes a Teacher? BY CO. SUP’T. BNOW. Can the question be readily answered in a few years? We think, for the reason that the word teacher implies more than merely a person who has acquired a sufficient amount of book knowledge to procure a license to teach the eight common school branches. One may have an extensive knowledge of any or all of them, and yet be no teacher. Too many persons do not comprehend the meaning of what they have learned. In other words, they are not practical. An education that is of itself practical is of much more value to its possessor, than one which is a mere compilation of facts, though a memory of facts is of itself well enough. It takes no small amount of energy to be a teacher, and I am not so sure that a person who is entirely void of vim and animation, is entitled to the name. The teacher of fifty years ago was much different from the teacher of to-day, if wo correctly judge of his attainments from his description. Instead of knowing “a little of everything,” he knew many authors so well that he could reproduce their sentiments from memory. His knowledge was not so broad perhaps, but it was far deeper than the knowledge of many of the teachers of to day. HenPestalozzi and Herman Kruse, of Switzerland, are noted examples. There may be very good causes for such a state of facts. As there were but few free schools, and the schoolmaster’s salary largely depended upon his power of imparting knowledge to his pupils. Books were scarce and the teacher was a text book for all. Thtrteacher should have that same power to-day. Tis true we must have text books, but text books alone do not supply the place of teachers. Education can now be procured very much more easily than it could fifty years ago, not because pupils are naturally bright, nor because the sciences have changed, but because we have adopted better methods of instruction. We have free schools, we have had fifty years’ experience in school work. To be a success as a teacher a person must have the power to ascertain the true method of approach by which he can induce his pupils to pursue their studies and observations to such an extent that the knowledge obtained will be of practical use to them. There is no “royal road to knowledge,” but the pupils and the instructors of to-day are amply provided with means of travel by which knowledge may be reached; and the means were never before better than they are a present. The teacher should induce each one of his pupils to see that an education that is not practical is as the gold which is hoarded by the miser, of but little profit to its possessor, and of no benefit to any one else. He should instruct them of the great necessity that will aid them in future years. Many persons arc born intellectual, but none are born with an education, aud the only way to obtain a useful and practical education is by careful and continuous study.

For Sale. France A I,Utz's Ileal Estate Bulletin! 7 lots in Crabbs' addition, between 10th aud Uh streets. Easy payments. A good farm of 12 acres, situate ! eig i t miles south of Decatur,near Salem, Ind. For tv acres of good land •'> miles southeast of Decatur, in Washington township. A house and ot on First Street; and » house aud lot on Monroe street. A house and lot In the south part of the city. For par culars, call on or address FRANCE & LUTZ, Real Estate Agents, no H Decatur, Indiana. For Sale. Wines and l.iquera for .Medical Purposes. I have a large stock of vid liquors and wines, four years old, on hand. Persons wishing any liquor or wine for medical purposes, can procure the same of me at cost. I sell nothing less than one quart. John Schrank, One mile south of 28m3 Pleasant Mill?* Ind.

Wet. Plenty of rain. R. B. Allison is improving. Decatur is to have a new factory. Second Street should be cleaned up. Bring your job work to this office. N. P. Heaston, of Geneva, is in the city. For cheap sale bills come to this office. Mayor Dent was at Fort Wayne this week. Clark Lutz can be seen at the City Bakery. John Edwards has returned from Chicago. Uncle Johnny McGriff is on the sick list. Read the Democrat Supplement this week. Notice change in Root <fc Co's, “ad” next week. Read W. S. Kapp’s advertisement in supplement. The n»w rooms on Second street are all occupied. Dug White, of Bluffton, was in the city last night. Dr. J. L. Shirey has returned to his home in Tippecanoe, Ohio. Miss.lda Philips will return to her home at Wabash next week. Miss Viola Foster, of Van Wert, is the guest of Miss Jessie Allison. Ed. Burris, of Indianapolis, is in the city and took in the hop last night. Dick Townsend’s serenading party arc a little to loud. Tone them down Dick.

A. R. Pierce will move his drug store in Delkes’ new building in a few weeks. Miss Jessie Allison returned home Wednesday from her visit to Van Wert. Mr. J. E. Coage, of Bluffton, is in the city looking up a location to start a harness shop. Mrs. B. F. Brown and son, of California, is in the city visiting Mr. John D. Hale and family. Joe Simcokc and his Mother has moved to this city, where they intend making their future home. W. 11. Niblick, cashier of the Ad•anis County Bank, will be married soon to Miss Christina Miller. Donovan & Adelspergcr have removed their new grocery to Meibers' new building on Second street. The city council held a special meeting on last Tuesday. The proceedings will be reported in full next week. MONEY SAVED d By tra ing at VOGLEWEDE’S BOOT AND SHOE STORE. where you will find a choice of ready made and home work, both for MEN, BOYS, Ladies and Children. I am also agent for Adams and Fords Champion Boots an<l Shoes, which are warrented to be the best in THE MARKET.

DONT FORGET to civil and examine oua stock. We guarantee satisfaction. REMEBEK THE PLACE, One Door South of Dot .vi n M Holthouse’s Drug St ore. n2olf. Is a Sovereign Remedy for all Complaintpeculiar to YOUNG OR OLD. Mishawaka, Ind., Dec. 1,1882 r Db.Pengsxly: , , , . ... Dear Sir— Overwork has for mo ver.. does for many. Desiring to benefit Bufteii women, I add my testimony tot ho value or /. Phora. For five years I suffered greatly v. ■ Prolapsus, being obliged to use a supporter <t ing all those painful, weary years ; but, t ben. ; vour medicine, I wear it do more. 1 i . . i after using one and a half bottles. lam imt v but 1 work all the time, and am better tn; - * expected to be. You may use my lot u ■ any one wishes to write ma for more ihtor.i give them my fuU address. Mi :i ‘ JKBSEYVILX.E, 11L, April wJ, J; -. Dr. PengetjLY : e , ...... Dear Sir— l am more than pleased wi tn tho e of your Zoa-Phora in our daughter s cose, i surprised to see how she has improved. nu twining in weight and color, and I think ’ t etter than she ever did: her nerves t} r •> > aid the distress she suffered in her cried; j f tirelvgone. 1 firmly believe thatZoa I her ■ all that has saved net life. 1 am wiii’V-4 > should use my letter, for lam not elruh. t ’ what a wonderful cure your medicine is, an., would like all who suffer totry it. Yours i clim .. fully, Mrs. Sabah Randolph. N. B.—This was a case of suppression. From Mrs. John Spitler. No. 28 Wilt St., Fort ayno.lml I have suffered for sixteen years with sp -."mo pain in my head and general nervous debit j•• o cently I had a severe attack of pain mi ylt a. caused bv weakness and nmous c-!:u t ti;: . thought I should die. My husband sa*u v. o yov test Zoa-Phora thoroughly. H•C r o l: , Li according to directions for severe ■ ‘ les sth an two hours I bad complete mu : ’ udne • all ladies who suffer from nervous or si- a best, ache, or any form of female weakness, to use Zu; ■ Phora. There is no medicine to ccuiptu© with _fi. May 15,1382. . MY PAMPHLET ON Diseases of Women and Children Best ntwris. Every woman, especially Mother: Should read it. Address R. PEXGFXI Y. M. D., 110 Walnut St., Kal.uuatoo, Mrou

Business Locals. The New York Clothing Store receives daily new stocks of Fall and Winter clothing. n2Bw2. OVERCOATS!—Overcoats to fit anybody at the New York Clothing Store. n2Bw2. Gents furnishing goods, hats, caps, trunks and valises in great supplies at the New York Clothing Store. n2Bt2 If you want good bread goto Place’s City Baktry. Cash paid for old castings at the Decatur Foundry and J/achine Shops. For cigars and tobacco, call on August Krechter. 28 10c per hundred for old iron at the Decatur Foundry and Machine Shops. Farmers, pay no attention to advertisements, but go to Place’s City Bakery for a good warm meal at any hour. When in want of clothing for yourself or boys you will save money by buying at the New York Clothing store. You will remember that J. W. Place is receiving fresh oysters direct from Baltimore, both in tub and can, always fresh; also, you can always get a good fresh cracker. City Bakery. If you want something fine in the way of cigars and tobacco call at the tobacco store of August Krechter. 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. -Attention Farmers. France & Lutz will insure your poperty cheap in reliable companies. 40 acres of land in Macon county, Mo., 10 miles from the county seat, with a population of 7,000. Land on the Hannibal and St. Joe R, R., can be bought cheap, or will trade for city property. Why suffer from distress of the stomach? Ward’s Dyspepsia Cure will cure you. Sold by Dorwin & Holt- I house. 27 w 4 The Old Stand.—No one in all this county ever inaugurated a more successful trade in boots, shoes, gaiters and slippers than Mr. A. Holthouse. He has never since he first engaged in i the business, been a week or day behind the times. Not a fashionable boot or shoe has been placed on the market by manufacturers but he has in the quickest time, placed them on the shelves among other goods for sale. He takes care, too, that his goods are manufactured of the best material. In this way he has recommended himself to a general and confiding public, and his position as a fair and square dealer he is determined to maintain at all hazards. His goods are placed at the lowest cash prices, and all purchasers have to do is to call at his store and see for themselves. He takes the greatest of pleasure in waiting on customers and rendering them satisfaction. 26w3 Zoa-l’hoi a—Woman’s Friend* lias a record proving it to be a remedy of real and great merit for all diseases peculiar to the sex. Write for testimonials. See advertisement in another column. Sold by Dorwin & Holthouse. 28yl Money to Loan. Any person wishing to borrow mon ey on improved farms, terms yery easy, will be accommodated by calling on John Schurger. Office opposite the court house, on Madison street. Also anything in the way of Abstracting or Notary business, will be done with care. n2Byl JOHN SCHURGER.

Elegance 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. A Word to JI others. 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 and liver, regulate the bowels and purify the blood so perfectly as Parker’s Ginger Tonic, advertised in our columns.— Post. Sec other column. Huy your Watches, Clocks, Jiwclry, Silverware and .llusical Instruments ot J. (loss k son. They carry the finest ami largest slock. Utf Washing! Washing! Washing! Excellsior Steam Laundry. George Schraeder agent. All orders promptly attended to. Leave orders at tie Burt House. Collars & Cuffs 30 cts. per dozen. Other articles in proportion.

GRAND ANNOUNCEMENT! Ready and waiting for you with the finest, the latest and most complete styles ot Fine Ready Made Clothing: CENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS I Our receipts of Fall and Winter Goods have been simply immense, surpassing by* far our stock of any other season. Our stock includes every desirable fabric and style, which renders it always popular and insures a ready sale. Therefore, come now and make your selections for Fall and Winter wear while our stock is complete in all of the departments, as we have some very choice selections in each department which cannot ag»in be duplicated. We can save you money, save you time and trouble, and guarantee to give you entire satisfaction in every particular. WCOME AND BEE US !■*» OWEN, FIHLEU <& CO., 46 A 48 Calhoun Street, .... FORT WAYNE, IND.

ROO & COMPANY, ’B3. FALL TRADE 'B3 We are now offering full and complete assortments of the following goods of our OWN IMPORTATION'/ Comprising the choicest line of Shades and Best Value to the purchaser that we have ever before offered, via; Black GrZeoSS Silkzs, In 20 different qualities, from 76c to $2.60 per yard. Col’cL G-BOSS G-Z2.ZKZZT Sillzs, In 28 different and distinct shades of color, 75c to $1 50 per yard. Black Ottoman Silks Colored Ottoman Silks, Black Rhadama Silks. Colored Rhadama Silks, Black and Colored Satins. Our popular makes of BLACK & COLD CASHMERES, 12 different qualities of Black; 22 different shades es Colorel. VELVETEENS, VELVETS PLUSHES, In Choice Fall Colorings. ) 0 ( CARPETINGS, OIL CLOTHS, MATTS, RUGS, UPHOLSTERY GOODS, CURTAIN GOODS, HOLLANDS SHADES, FIXTURES, ETC., ETC. ROOT & COMPANY, 4G &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 CASSA’AY RIDING PLOW is the Lest made, without exception. Also, we have the best line of TWO-HORSE BREAKING PLOWS, I ncluding 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. Tiro Taper Files and Ilan- Solid Steele Shovel, 75c. die. 15C. ALSO a fi ll line of EigM-ituk Files, lOc. Planes, Chisels, Sates, Hatchets, 25c. Braces, Bits, Rules, Hammers, 25C. lnelurtln«a«eiieralllßeof Scissors, S-inch, lOc. Cavncntors Toole Knit and Forks, per sel.HOc. (; ol) , r^ora w *j find ourX* comHhtps.iSc. plete, and way down. .tlanure Forks, OOc. 1 Hay Forks sOc. pricks furnished on We will make a specialty of Hay Carriers during the com ing season, having the agency of the latest improved and most perfect one now in the market. Do not fail to see it before buying. I You are specially invited to call ana see us, assuring you that no efforts will be spared to please our customers. Remember that our prices are alwaws DOWN, DOWN, now XT! TO THE DECATUR, INDIANA