Decatur Democrat, Volume 34, Number 24, Decatur, Adams County, 5 September 1890 — Page 5

' I = Why Royal Baking- Powder is the Best. “The Royal Baking Powder is absolutely purfc» for I have so found it in many tests made, both for that company and the United States Government. A will go still further and state that, because the facilities that company have for obtaining perfectly pure cream of tartar, and for other reasons dependent upon the proper proportions of the same, and the method of its preparation, the Royal Baking Powder is undoubtedly the Purest and most reliable baking powder offered to the public. “HENRY A. MOTT, Ph. D.” Late United States Government Chemist,

©he jr.,a » Rates of inioseription. One Year, in advance.. .... JI fin Six Months j.... "> Four Months 50 All subscriptions not paid during the year will be charged at the rate of *2.00. Office in Democrat Building, east side of Second Street—ground floor. ■ 0 ■ Four Photos for 50 cents at Dorwin’s. Fifty cents for tour photos much better thaft£tin-type, fit Dorwin’s. 23-2 ;— —.— TheUiest urHaundried shirt in the world for fifty cents at Ehinger & Meyers. 24-4 Ladies, go and see the large line of sateens below cost at J. Niblick & Son. * - 22 4 Decatur wants that public park improved. Now is the time to talk up the matter. Have you thirty.fivcjfeents ? If so, that amount secures tlie Democrat until January Ist. Call. A daughter of Gyrus Hammel isovery ill with the typhoid fever. Her recovery is thought to be doubtful. Superintendent Snow examined quite a number of applicants fontearcher’s. license at his oflice last Saturday. For Sale—lmproved farms and timber lands, also town property at prices to suit purchasers. Schi rger & Reed. 42* Mr. and Mrs. John Eiling, of Minster. Ohio, were in the city on a short visit y during the latter part of last week. Albert Schurger has purchased a half interest in W. W, Felver’s barber shop .on Madison street opposite the court house. For Sale—K five-acre tract of land in the south part, of the city, will be sold cheap for cash. \ 22-2 Mrs Nancy A. Smith. \Charley France, son of W. H. H. I nee, superintendent of the cotinty as- ; ylum, moved to the city 1 the latter part of last week and is now a full-fledged Decaturite. •" ” • ‘ We want five hundred new subscribers for the Democrat. If you are not on our list, thirtyffive cents will place you there until January Ist. Call on our nearest agent or send to this office. Abraham Hahn, residing two miles south of Monroe, will offer for sale on Wednesday, September 10th, two brood mares, spring colts, milch cow, hogs, gen . feral line of farming implements, clover hay, chickens, and mahy other articles. A lady in Texas writes: My case is of long standing; has baffled many physicians have tried every remedy I could hear of, but Bradfield’s Female Regulator is all that relieved me. Write the Bradfield Reg. Co., Atlanta, Ga., for particulars. Sold by W. H. Nachtrieb. s Wm. Chapman, a lad of sixteen years, who has relatives, in this county, fell beside the track at Markle, Ind , last Sunday forenoon and was struck by a freight engine. The . report is current “that he was pretty badly injured. The boy’s parents reside in Huntington. Children Cry for

e'. ■ . ' llfef As we.do not let our business rust for want of exercise the last of J our Summer Goods must go to make room for our FalJ R Stock which will soon be coming in. I | These Prices Makes Way with Them 5c Lawns for 3c; 8c Challies for Oc; 10c Satines for B ; J ,c; 15c Satines for lie;. 15c Melange, one-half wool, 10c; Ladies’Jersey Ribbed Underwear, 10c; 35c Ladies’ and Gents’ Underwear, now 20c; Hem-Stitch Flouncing*, 20 percent off;, 12|c Dress Ginghams, 10c; and a variety of other goods t that we cannot mention here. We have bought the sample Handkerchiefs of Two Wholesale Houses And' can therefore show you the nicest line of these goods that was ever shown iijr Decatur at from sc-to SI.OO, at least 25 percent below regular cost. Be sure and remember us on GROCERIES, for, by you will see that we undersell all other houses in Decatur. . ©PRANO db TH.TJE3,

Go to John Mavcr tor first-class brick. ' iS|tf Fifty cents for four squares at Dorwin’s gallery. 23-2 _ Go to Ehinger & Meyer s, and get a good unlaundried shirt for fifty cents. . ’ 24-4 A job lot of prints reduced from 7 and S cents to 5 cents per yard at J. Niblick & Son • 22-3 I. Rosenthal, of the Modern' clothing house, spent last Sunday with friends at Delphos, Ohio. Fred Nichols, tne butcher, is ni'”’ employed in Schneider & Schmitt’s meat market on Second street. ‘ : Daniel Houser, of Henry county, Ohio, visited his brother. George Houser, of this city, during the forepart of this week. Money to loan in large amounts at six and seven percent interest. 41 ts John T. Bailey. Read the Democrat’s prospectus this week and joimour campaign club. .Only thirty-five cents from now until the close .fef IS9O. . ■, The la-t gas well drilled at Winchester is said to have developed into a veritable geyser, throwing a six inch stream of water fully thirty fecLinto the air. A. J. Devinney lias the agency for Henry M. Stanley's great work “In Darkest Africa,” in this city. He is meeting success in selling the book. Tony Holthouse, the boot and shoe dealer, is bound to keep up- with the age of improvement in Decatur. He hail electric lights placed in his business room last Monday. The Eagle Manufacturing Co., have several good second hand engines on hand they are offering for sale very cheap. The engines will be- in good shape. Eight hot.-c power portable. 21-4 »— ‘; Harmon and Lou Yager returned home last Monday from an extensive pleasure trip around the northern lakes. The boys had an excellent Jtime and received much physical benefit from the trip. A. B. Williams, telegraph operator, who was stationed several years ago at this place, Geneva and Berne, was in town this week. He will take a position on a railroad in Texas about the middle of the present month, Mrs. John McLedd and family returned home last Saturday from a ten week’s visit with relatives at Waterloo, Ind. John has now resigned his position in the culinary department of the household over which- he presided during the "absence of Mrs. McLeod. '■ ; 8 •o Farm for Sale—Fine farm containing seventy-nine acres lying three miles north of Preble, for sale. First-class improvements, sixty-four acres under cultivation; church and school within easy access. For particulars; call on or address Mrs. Catharine Fuhfman, Decatur. 21 4 Fred Garkey, aged about sixty years, died at his home in Fort Wayne on Saturday afternoon of last week. He -was formerly a resident of Root township, this county, and at one time owned the grist mill now in possession of Patterson & Pilars. He moved to Fort Wayne about twenty years ago. Pitcher’s Castoria.

— Four Kodac’s at Dorwin’s gallery for 50 cents. . 23-2 Do you care to read an interesting serial story ? If so, join our campaign club. If you want to s/e a nice line of gents furnishing goods go to Ehinger & Meyers. -4 Ladies clean your kid .gloves with the Mather Glove Cleaner for sale only at the Boston Store. 33* Perry Ayers will have a public sale Sept.. 12. He intends moving to Tennessee for the benefit of his health. — . The city schools will open on next Monday morning. Parents should see to it that Jheir children are attending the schools. Money to Loan—At from 6 to 7 per cent bn five year’s time on improved farm and city propcrtyWVall on Schurger & Reed. 42* The Democrat’s agents are reminded tbaf’now is the time to make hay. In other words to send us big, lists of subscribers and secure our premium offers. Henry Mayer is the local agent of this city forfthe famous Centlivre beer of Fort Wayne, and the Fred Miller beer of Milwaukee, Wis. When wanting pure beer give Henry an order. |.o* Dr. A. DeVilbiss, of Toledo, Ohio, was in the city the latter part of last week on a brief visit. His two daughters and son who had been visiting friends here and at Fort Wayne returned home with him. There is a grove meeting in progress near Salem church, three miles east of Decatur, which will be continued; over Sabbath. Rev. D. S. Oakes, presiding elder of Elkhart district, is expected to be present on Sabbath. An all-day service will be held. * Soldiers Attention—Now is the time to apply for increase, under present laws many pensioners are entitled to larger pensions than they are now receiving. No pay unless successful. James T. Merryman, 2itf Att’y and Claim Ag’t. Shaffer Peterson has Opened a law office in the room formerly occupied by R. K. Erwin, over Holthouse's clothing store, where he will be pleased, to meet his friends. Mr. Peterson proposes to actively engage in the profession of law in which he engaged several years ago in this city. Ladies have tried it. A number of my lady customers have tried “Mother’s Friend,”-and would not be without it for many times its cost. They reebmm end it to all who arS" to become mothers. R. A. Payne, druggist, Greenville, Ala., Write Bradfield Reg. Co, Atlanta, Ga., for particulars. Sold by W. H. Nachtrieb. s' Elmer E. Jameson, the Hoagland expostmaster, has been arrested on the charge of embezzling $l4O from A Burrows for whom he did some col'ecting The crime with wh'ch he is charged said to have been committed since he retired from the post-office. The result of his trial is awaited- with much interest by his friends. The farmers of Adami county should bear in mind that we are to have a Farmers’ Institute next January. They are also reminded to make any suggestions or propositions calculated to enhance the interest of the meeting. It is especially foStheir benefit and for this reason we hope to see them take hold of the movement. The Democrat would like to hear from its farmer readers.. The first fast-flyer on the Clover Leaf road passed the city last Monday morning The train was a through one between Toledo and St. Louis and her time was about forty-five miles an hour. The Clover Leaf is a rival of the Wabash Line' and if reports are true that road will need to look after her laurels since the adoption of these fast trains. Keep your eye on the Clover Leaf. It is going to be me of the best roads through Decatur in a few years hence. It is coming to the front in great shape. What Ave w*ant here mw is a respectable depot to meetvthe requirements of the patrons of the noad. I Prescription of all Physicians Accurately compounded at Nachtrieb’s drug store, where you can find the largest stock of toilet articles, perfumeries, cosmetics, sponges, hair, bath, shaving and tooth brushes. Truss fitting a specialty. All the leading patent medicines can be found on my shelves. My stock of drugs and chemicals cannot be excelled in town Also sole agent for VarY Wert’s Balsam > for the throat and lungs, which I can recommend to all as a superior remedy for r coughs, colds asthma, bronchitis and consiftnption. We guarantee to cure or money refunded. Call for a trial size free. Large dollar bottle, holding one-half pint, for 50 cents. Remember the place: Nachtrieb’s drug store. • 51-* , Children Cry for

See Dorwin’s Kodac card {photos, four for 50 cents. I 23-2 Call and *ee the fall line of dress goods just received at J. Niblick &feon. 22-3 See Ehinger & Meyer’s new line of hats and caps aH the latest and nobbiest styles. Thirty-five cents secures the Democr at until the close of the present year. This is the cheapest offer ever made. The Van Wert county fair is in full blast this week and the attendance from Decatur and vicinity is said to be quite large. For Rent.—A first-class farm of seventy-eight acres, in Wabash townships, Adams county. Inquire of Andrew Gottschalk, Berne. Ind. j 23-4 Charley Tossing who clerked in Pierce's drug store during the absence of Craig Miller, is seriously ill with typhoid fever at the residence of Mr. Tceple on Monroe street. ■, The Decatur Democrat 'one of our newsy exchanges, has changed from 9col. folio to 7 col. quarto, same size as the' Courtin t. It is a handsome improvement. — Delphos Cotlrant. The Lake Erie and Western railway began shipping oil from Keystone. Wells couhty, last week at the rate of three car loads per day. It is the first shipment of oil fever made out of Indiana. The Misses Fitz Gerald have opened a' dress-making establishment in theTorinrllier room west of the Burt house. They have a fine location now and are inclined to think they will greatly profit by the change, -j . L. D. Adams and family returned home on fast Saturday from their extensive trip through theAvestern states. Mr. Adams says the outlook for crops in parts of Ipwa and Nebraska is pretty good. There will be sufficient rated for the home markets, a,t least. . Jficob Buhler. Sr., is agent for Huntington lime, Portland and Louisville cement, hair, plaster Paris, etc. A’so handles dressed building stone and Markle stone. Get his prices before purchasing elsewhere; «■ Oflice near Christen’s planing mill. 15-16 List df unclaimed letters remaining in the postoffice at Decatur, Indi, ffofe the week ending Aug. 30th, 1S90: Irene Zimmerman, Wast Carr, Silas Long, Jos. B. Stinson. Persons calling for the above will please sav “advertised.” B. W. Qi inn, P. M. The Farmers Mutual Benefit Association held a meeting at the” Election school house in Kirkland township on Tuesday evening for the purppse of presenting to the people the advantages that riiight be obtained by a membership in the organization. There is quite a large member ship in Kirkland township. The Democrat erred last week in stating that the seventh annual reunion bf the Eleventh Indiana Cavalry will be held at Pendleton, Ind., We should have said Port’and, Ind., The reunion will be held on the 23rd and 24th of the present month. An entertaining program has been arranged for tlfe occasion. Samuel J. Jordan says its a lie—that, he has.not forsaken the old Democratic ship. When he does so, he remarked, there will be terrible commotion among the planets For instance, the moon will turn to green cheese and old Sol dance a jig to the music of the spheres. Sam proposes to stay here and vote the Democratic ticket until the undertaker carts his bones to the boneyard. The Chicago & Atlantic is no more. The’ road has been christened the Chicago & Erie and since the sale of the propertv a short time ago the entire managemen: has been overhauled. It is proposed to' put the road upon a solid paying basis anc make it one of the b£st east and west lines in the country. The road has been playing in hard Tuck for several and it is now hoped an era of prosperity ing. 0 ‘ A veritable Tom Thumb was in the cit last Monday and attracted considerable attention from the boys. The gentleman whose name’s Myers, residing near Sd Marys, Ohio, manures just four feet and four inches in height and weighs ab'ut one hundred poundsi-- His upper extreme ties are pretty well developed but when it' comes to his legs, they are so small tha Uncle Billy Baughman has to take a back seat. The man was visiting friends in th.country. - ' 8 - Last Sunday was Epworth day at the M. E. church and the interest in the exer .cises brought ou t a full house at the mor n-; sing and evening services. ,In the morn . ing Rev. Work made a special address t > the league and in the evening a grand lit erary and inu-ical entertainment wrs ren dered bv the members of the organiz trio* which could not he fcurpasjsed afiywhere Some very choice'sojos were rendered an the declamations especially were in keepr ing with the high the evenings pastime. The Epworth league deserves much credit for the agreeable manner in which they entertained those who lent 1 heir presence. Only For Cash, Messrs. Welftey Hi B.iyd, grocers, will adopt the exclusive cash system cn and after September 15th. . After that time no goods will be sold to anYf individual on credit, so'please don’t ask for it. This order is imperative and will be s’trp-.tly ob served in every instance. AH persons ir. . debted to the firm are requested to ca l and settle, either by cash or note, as the book accounts must be squared up. The firm extend their grateful thanks for past patronage and hope to retain all their old customers, as they propose to give all extra inducements for cash. Buying for cash and selling for the same wi 1 enable the firm to give bargains that no credit houses can give. Try them and l e convinced. 21-3 Pitoher’a Caatorla. ■ J.. /1 I — i

■1 llJ—■■lll 111 I ■IIIIIWII WIIHUim ■Jl.ul____4U_L_l J © ■ I. “That 5£ Blanker is a dandy.” FREE —Get from your dealer free, the Book. It has handsome pictures and rainable Information about horses. > ■ Two or three dollars for a 5 a Horst Blanket will make your horse worth more and eat less to keep warm. / 5/A Five Mile .. . ) 5/A Bsss Stable fo 'j 5/A Electric \ S/A Extra Test oO other styles at prices to suit everybody. Jf you can t get them from your dealer, writs tri. ' SLAiMETS S'mMCEST. NON E OEMT \ E WITHOUTTH E T/A LABE! ,*•.! hv ■ . Ayr: s s-ins. I'iillncla . wl> ■»• ■ ■ t ».-><-•-» I taker HHnkeb CAUTION has liipt'nnme and price stamped on bottom. W .. >175 '■’«n t ; J w. l. Douglas $3 SHOE GENTLEMEN. Fine Calf and I.aoed Waterproof Grain. The excellence and wearing qualities of this shoe cannot be better than by the. strong endorsements’of Its thousaa<'s of constant wearers. Sr».OO Genuine likind-Rewed. an elegant and -.O stylish .dress Shoe °which commends itself. .OO liand-riew<‘d Welt. A line calf Shoe unequalled for style tftid durability. SQ.SO Goodyear Welt is the standard dress Shoe,,at a popular price. SQ.SO Poiier. ! i;;:ii v s Shoe Is especially adapted O for railroad m< u, fanners, ‘te. All made in C«-ngruss, i ? uttm .nd Lace. have beeA Db/.-t i uvcrably received .-m.ee introduced and the recent impri'V-.’ir.eias niakc them superic-e to any shoe 4 sold aUtbese prices. Ask your Dealer, ami if lie cannot supply you sea direct "to factory enclosing advertised price, postal for order ‘ danks. W. DGLULAS; Brockton, Mr J Henry Winnas, Decatur. Ind. ft aMp SEND FOR OUR CATALCGUEanb PRICES ATLAS EMSIWE - WORKS, - inoianapolis, IND. WHO SCOTS EMULSION T ’' S COLDS by Wasting Diseases Wonderful Fiosh Producer. Many have- gained one pound per day by its use. Scott’s Emulsion is not a secret remedy. It contains the stimulating properties of the Hypophosphites and pure Norwegian Cod Liver Oil, the potency of both being largely increased. It is used by all over the world. . PALATABLE AS MILK. Sold by all Druyglsts. BOOTT & SGWNE, Chemlrts, N.Y. WaSl ■’ ’ fl J ■ / ... RLE 6;cY JTeaaache atd relieve all the troubles ftieSdezit to a bilious Btr-to of tho system, such aS. Dizziness, Nausoa, Drowsiness, Distress aftsff eating, Pain lb the Si Jo, &c. While their inosi KSUKxkaWe Cuccess has been shown In curing ■ SUCK IZerZsehn, ye t Carter’s Littlo Liva? Hits STS eov.illy vnlaeblo in Constipation, curing and preVentiag this annoying complaint, while they also corroc i ail disorders of the liver rnd regulate the bowels. Even if they only HEA© Aelis they vronlS ho almcstpricolesato those who Fuller from I.bis Jistressing complaint; bntfortujiatelytneizgoqdnossdocsn’jtehdhero.andtlioso who onebtry them will find these littlo pills valusbloln so mar. yways that they will not bo willing to do without thorn. But after ail sick head ■ ACHE Is Hre bane of so mrtnf Kvca that here Is where V.’oruj.xe our great boas t. Our pilia cure it while Cthoi’s Go not. » Carter’s Elttlo Liver Pilia are very small and ■very easy to take. One or two pills make a dose. •Jlicy are strictly vegetable and do not gripe or . yurgo, but by tiicir gcnilleaction please all who Tie.iW.am. fc vials at 25 cents; five for $L Sold ky drii-sista everywhere, or sent by mail, e.l; ruR CILDICJNE CO., New York, san ill. smi B8?E. SUU PSC£ fl I

' BM 1 I . 'rrr MLJwFB I / o © iDjrawajiQpbakeajiia.wQjjiajicaijw, 1 -wowiaii witJi trouble can cope, she cant wash her clothes | io perfeebon she knows, 1 Santa Claus Soap® I N.K.FAIRBANK&CO. —4— CHICAGO. A Tremendous Cyclone at Work! I r fll Which will cripple for life the so-called Fair Price and One Price Clothing Houses of Decatur, who have never come out in the interest of the consumer at the start of a season with a full and complete stock of ■ .?• ■./ w Clothing and Furnishings! 1 * At less than Panic Prices. The following are a few 1 of our prices: - . ■ ■ Former Price. Price Now. Men’s Fine Dress Suits, e SIB.OO $11.50 W Men’s Fine Business Suits, 12.00 , 7.75 W Men’s Good Business Suits, 6.50 - 2.85 W Men’s Plain and Worsted Pants, 5.00 r 2.50 < Men’s Go6d Wool Pants, 3.50 1.95 500 pairs Men’s Odd Pants, 2.50 1.62 500 pairs Men’s Working Pants, 1.25 ' « .62 Boy’s and Children’s Clothing at the same low prices. • I • . ?■ ft./’. Straw Hats at Your Price! V ♦ ——. All people contemplating the purchase of clothing or hats will save from 25 to 40 percent by cutting this advertisement out and bringing it with them. You can see for yourself that we come up to our promise. Give us a call and convince yourselves. j IKE FLOSEr<rTHALj. I Jesse Niblick est Son. s 0 * . . ■ g-iaiii Onening Sale I Hew Fall Dress Goods, . Sife Wraps, Cloaks and Carpets. ; ® Prices Squeezed to Death.

— Dress Goods. New fall st vies in Clau Plaids. New fall shades in Henriettas. New fall shades in Henriettas. New lfa.ll shades in Ladies’ Clotho Suitings. Clau Plaids In Ginehams —latest novelties imported—worth loc, art' ice per yard. Black Coods Which for value and effect will eclipse all previous efforts. Qall and see.

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Blankets. This week we will commence our great sale of Blankets and Comforts. A joblot of Blankets at 75c per pair. Plush Outer Garments. j The opening sale of these splendid Garments has commenced. Big line at $15.00. Hosiery and Underwear. Q We have just received our line of Ladits’ and Children’s Hosiery and Underwear, which are good values. £ -