Decatur Democrat, Volume 35, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 2 January 1891 — Page 1

VOLUME XXXV.

A Gentle Reminder. While we have aimed to give our readers a good paper, not only equal to any in a town or county of the size of our, we feel that we do not ■ flatter ourselves when we say that as a local paper we will compare with any of them, while our general of the happenings of the country and state is the same as the rest. Such cannbt be done without substantial aid from our patrons and we ask all to join in doing this work, for a paper cannot do its patrons good services unless they sustain in such away that it need, not be handicaped in its business. A newspaper, like any other business, must have the substantial matter to keep it moving along, tor material must be paid for, so must labor or they must seek employment elsewhere. Some people think the amount due on a paper but a small thing and that the editor can easily get along without the amount I owe him. That is the case with too many of the patrons. Now if you want us to give you a better paper you must do your part and come to the front with' the substantial part for us to do the work with and we promise you a better paper this year than Adams county has ever had, but a failure on your part will keep us in the same position; but if you come to the front with the amount due, “those we are in arrears” and pay that and one year in advance we can do you all that any one will ask in the newspaper line. There are some of our subscribers who do not think of us, but take the paper from year to year and then complain if the same is not what it should be. They will send their money away for some other paper and let home papers wait until they get ready to pay. The only way to have a good paper is to give it the same support that, you ask-of your friends in your own case, let your occupation be what it may. Again we say to you, come to our aid and <ipon our part we promise you a better paper this year than the county has ever had. Truly Yours, N. Blackburn. Pur Pythian Sisters. The musicale given by the siie;s, assisted by the famous Ly.fic Quartette. pt Columbia City, on Monciayevening, was one of the most enjoyable social of the season. The Knee-pant Quartette was among the many attractions. The recitation bv Miss Zadie Wallace was equal to any thst we have among the professionals. Altogether the performance was a credit to all connected therewith, The musicale iwas followed by a ban quet at the hall of the Knights of Pythias, in which all the members of the order and a number of intiied gues's participated The toasts by R K Erwin, J. T. France, R v. Allen, Mi.- f s and a number of ethers weic well received, and the ban- ' qne- i e’he tnfoica'e, was a success and the managers ae to be praised for their most excel ent ehtirtaintnent. A. McW. Bollman Dead. On last Chritmas day A McW. Bellm in, while passing around his horse upon which bis sori, Aithur was sitting, was kicked by the animal with both feet in the st.m.-.ch and bowels f. orn which he never recovered, dying last Tuesday mornii g 8 o’clock. was unconscious for a long time afer the accident, and never recovered from the shock. He was well known 5 by our citizens, having been Recorder for tb.e last eight years, retiring on the yth day of last October. He ha% been a re-dent ot this county for the fast forty years or near that time, and in addition to b<ing recorder he was deputy recorder £.r a number of vearr, a Iso deputy clerk for a long time. He leaves a wife and five ch 1 Iren to mourn the early departure of I'psband »nd father, brides a riumbir of o her friends. Letter List. / List of unclaimed letters remaining in the postoffice at Decatur, Ind., for the w. ek ending Dec 26, 1891. A, T. And-rsoh, Jac< b Colter, John j, hncpu, s" £. pai'| pon, W|l £ey. U>QF»S Calling the above will phase Hay adv rtised B W. Q: inn, P. M.

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Tarn Over A New Leaf. r | ; e Young Man, You Who Have 11 Turned over a New Lease, t J Stick To The Vows You 1 . Have Made. Last night at twelve o'clock the year 1 IS9I passed from us to never return again, I , and with it a new year dawned upon us, , ! and with it the care’ and burdens of the I cne passed away. While the business man ' -vid refer to h's ledger to And which side • I he balance is on, and it found on the I deficit side he will strive to formu- | ate a plan whereby he can change the same to the credit side in the tut if re. He will carefully go over all the expenses and s e what can be loped off, trimming here nd therefor the purpose ot making the I change so that he may start the new year , I with a zeal and interest that will surely j carry him to the opposite side of the i stream, and with such a determination carried to the end without faltering will j bring success, but if wavering or changing 1 t orn the proper course then you had bet--1 : ter not make the vow. The way to prosyeri’y lays in the same wav, if you] will I onlv use the experience you learn-d in the ' I past. This should be 'the determination of all, and standing steadfastly by- it, will lead to success. And to those m private life the same rule will hold good. The good resolves that you, have made must be carried into effect if you will succeed in life, no mat- ’ ■ ter what the past has been, start the new i year aright, cut loose from the failings that have been pulling you from the true course of life, and with the vow. that you will lead an honest, upright Jifg. To start , with, carry the same with you every day, lead a sober, industrious and frugal life. Remember that the wine cup brings sorrow, therefore let it alone, it has ruined manj'a man, and if you dallie with it, it will bring you in the same condition in life, look around you and see the wrecks it has made, you can see them on every corner, behold the homes that have been made destitute by the use of the intoxicating cup, the habit once indulged will lead the strongest to fill a drunkards grave. Bnt this is not the diily evil to shun, the habit of swearing, for libe habit is one of the most disgusting that any man can fall into. While many men may add an oath to their language’’ to make it con vincing, but we find that no onej believes it any quicker by adding an oath. While degrades the one who uses it, and fre quently causes the blush of shame to come to the face of some of your friends, so if you have taken a vow to not swear any more, stick to it, and if you have not made iuch a ore, do so to day,so that you may be right on this question. Then do not listen to the song of the siren, lor her ways will lead you to perdiction. If you have been tempted in this way, resolve to-day to forever forsake the way that will wreck both your soul and body, make this day your final turning point and forever stick to it. If you have been ‘ bucking the tiger” let this be your last, for the money you get in this way is not your own but generally that of some poor woman or children who are at home suffering for the necessaries of life, and it has bem fully demonstrated’ time and again that those who take the bread cut ot the mouths o‘ another and that without giving value received therefor have never prospered, and you can’t expect to be an exception to the rule. So to day forever swear off from the habit, tor while you may be in the lead for awhile you will be the looser in the end and that will be the last of you for they that win your money wi'l never return it, so swear off The tobacco habit is another useless and filthy habit; one that is of no benefit to any man and it you have not resolved to stop useing it do so to day and show to the world that you are a man. He into this world as the Saviour of mankind did not indulg in any ot these habits and you are created in his image. So if you have this habit turn over a new lease and let your mpuths be free f'■pm tobacco juce. Fina’ly turn over a new leaf to-day, and s ick to it through life, that you may ' be a better and more prosperous man, 1 that when your days on earth ai?ie numbered. you may pass to that unknown bevond feeling that all is will with you. 1 1 p- - . Christmas Chimes. I —— — On Christmas Eve, the churches of the 1 city were filled to oyer flowing The lit--1 tie ones had a grand time and the older ones came in for a good share, some of , them feeling as though they were young again and for the time being were enjoy- ‘ ing themselves as though trouble and care ’ had never crossed their pathway. Joe E, Thomas came all the way from Briant to be Santa Claus at the M. E. church. Joe resembles the picture that we see of him, Some enterprising fellow t will get him photographed and sell the , pictures. premium offered by t|ie Democrat f>r the bq-t di-p ay of held corn will be awarded janu try Ist Bring in sisp r of yo-ir b?-.t ears and if have the best you w 11 receive the Democrst one y-ar ‘free. 3$ 3

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 1.1891.

Get your dinner at Tyrill’s to- ay. J. Fred France is at Fort Wavne this | ' week. Prof. Lewis is spending h’s vacation with friends at Xenia, Ind. Circuit court will convene on Monday, the ISth day of Jannary, 1892, E, B Macy, of Farmland, is visiting h’s daughter Mrs. J. J Mevers of this city. Mrs. A. Flickinger visited her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Fought, of Geneva, last week. Miss Minnie Furgenson, of Ft. Wayne, is the guest of Miss Ollie Hale during the holidays. The opera house project is at a stand still for the present, but will be put in shape before spting. Mrs. B. W, Sholty and daughter, Mabel a e spending the holidays with triends at Spencerville, Ohio. Samuel Galloway and family, of Wabash township ccompanied by Mac Die erson were our guests last Thursday. Plush and cloth jackets at the actual manufactured price at J. Niblick & Son. Chas. Jackson, or Indian ipolis, and Miss Kate Jackson, oi Terre Haute, are the guests of their parents during the holidays. Mrs. Minnie Myers Sipes has returned from her visits wLh tr ends in Kansas and Missouri. She’was absent for some eight months. f- — ■ The elevator, at the Clover Leaf railroad is completed and J. D. Hale has bought the ‘’two by-twice thing,” and says it is one of the firn st in the state.’ Peeler Keegan, and family, of Bunker Hill, are with their daughter, Mrs. Bollman and family, attending the funeral ot their son-in-law A. Me W. Bollman. Mrs. Kate Champer gave her annual party to the little folks last Saturday. Such a time the little children had. One could almost envy them in lheir happi- ’ ness. 1 — ] Adam Brown was at Wabash last week, ' returning last Monday, bringing with him . a fine full blooded Belgium stallion and two fine bred mares of the same stocky they being imported lately from Belgium., 1 The Independent, of Morris, 11l , edited by W. H. Rted, formerly with the Democrat is now the official organ of Grundy couhty. One year ago “Reed” left here to take charge of the paper and has been given all the county Pi inting and furnishing of stationery and books. Remember the Tariff Reform Club meeting at Bluffton, Jan. Sth. The train | leaves here at 10:00 o'clock a m and return at 6:30 p m so you can have the most of the day there., „The meeting will be abdressed by Gen. Sam Carev, of Cin cinnatti, Oh : o, and other notable speakers, Miss Wilda Colchin, Amelia Otten, Mr. and M rs. Laur and Mr. and' Mrs. 1 Break-and families, of Fort Wavne, Miss Clara Colchin," Miss Emma Ward and ‘ Mr. Thompson, of Huntington, Miss Marie Stuart, and Author Ward, of Chicago, were the guests of John Colchin and 1 family over Christmas. Farmers and all others who d- sire fruit :, vines and small fru’ts should not fai to see James Middleton before selecting their goods for spring setting. He represents the Painesville nursery, one of the oldest and largest in Ohio, and goes direct to the nursery to fill ail orders. Goods guaranteed to be fi 7*t cla-'s. 1 l;tf Mamie Kellison, a Miss of 9 years of age committed five hundred and thirty seven verses of the bible. She being one among a number ot comp >t : tors for a fine nlusli album, offered by Rev. Lowis of the Christian church to any member of their Sabbath school committing to memory the greatest number ot verses of the bible during the year jutt closed. With the Christmas weather of the pa-t few years, the tradition about Santa Claus’ sleigh is beginning to tax the fai’H of the youth in this part of-the couh’ry as much as the old story about fii- f-ntering a house byway of the chimney. It is almost as hard to undersiand how Santa Claus travel with sleigh and reinde- rs in the mud as it is to tell how he squeezes his ro’und body and great pmsk down a modern flue. On last Tuesday evening a pleasant surprise was given at the residence of Albert Steele, in honor of Miss Anna’s twent.eth birthday. A large crowd was present. Anlbng them were the Mr.’s Marion and Calvan Black, of Fort Wayne, and Miss Noia Brandeberrv, of Monroeville. Many valuable gifts were received. After supper was served and they had parto >k of several games, the guests took their well pleased with the evening’s entertainment. » We are in receipt of a program of the twenty-fifth annual "ses ion of the teacher’s association of California, which is in session at this wri ting at Riverside. We notice the name of Q. W. A. Jjuckty as vice-president anW as chaipnqq of ’the Young Chris ian Association. Prof. Lqckey will be remember* d here by the majority of our pj ize-TS as superintendent qf qur cojuty schq >’s Rn I afterwards of our city schoq’s. Alwll be glad to hear Io f his clt.uh ag ilu Udder ot fame.

A happy New Year to one and all. August Deihl, of 'Bluff-on, spent Xmss in the city. ®Mn and Mrs. John Vail and children are visiting relatives at Ossian. Mr. and Mrs. 'W A. Kuebler spent New Years day at Fort Wavne. . James T. Merryman and wife are among those who are after the “doctor.” For rent —office rooms in Mayer & Kleinhenz’s new block. 351 f D. O. Jackson received the sad intelligence of the death of his brother in Pennsy'.vania. Mr. and Mrs. Nesbit of Perue, attended the funeral of Mrs. Nesbit’s brother, A. McW. Bollman. Sheriff McConnell is having a good patronage at the county coop this week. The new year starts in fair for him. The many friends of Grandma Magley - surprised her on Christmas day, the occasion bring her eightv-fifth natal day. WANTED!—O!d scrap iron for which we will pay the highest cash price. 36tf Eagle M’f’g Co. Frank Keegan, of Indianapolis, was here with the relatives attending the fun eral of his brother-in-law, A. McW. Bollman. Frank C; Foreman is at Hamilton, 0., this week. It is reported that when he returns a fair lady will be with nim as a life partner. Chas. Fory was at Columbia City this week attending the reunion of the sth Ind. Battery. This batterv lost fourty men at the battle of Stone river. The Decatur Stone & Lime Co. is still rushed with orders, They shipped seven car loads of lime during December and have others ready to move Saturdav. Their business is a success. Mrs. Joseph Gilbert died at her home in Monroe township on last Monday evaning, of typhoid fever, leaving a husband and three children to mourn their loss. The remains were interred in the Ray graveyard of Monroe township. O! What roads! Could be heard from the farmers coming to town, this week In fact Adams county has had very poor roads this fall. This should be a lesson to the people and next summer the roads should be improved. The Erie Lises will make excursion rates between all stations west of Buffalo and Salamonia, of one and one-third fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale Dec. 24'h 25th, 3fst, and Jan. Ist, to be good to return up to and including Jan. 4‘h 1592. On last ""Monday evening Belle and Sadie Clietwood were arrested for stealing a coat from Jesse Niblick & Son’s Dry Goods store. They also took a fur muff from the Boston store. James Ball, special policeman, made the arrest. The goods taken were valued at about $17.00. Ti e gills now languish in the county j .i-s, 'dartczri \ .r. — fiat I will keep constantly on hand, at my mill* corn, oats chop, mixed chop, bran and shorts of the best' quality, and at the lowest possible prices- Will deliver free to any part of the city. Call aid examine stock and prices. [ 34 ts. City Mills, J. S Hart. One dose of Dr, Marshall’s Lung Syrup taken in the evening before retiring will give you a good nigh.’s rest. It will cure your cough quicker than any other and is pleasant to take. If you have never tried this remedy, ask your druggist sos Dr. Mar-hall’s Lung Syrup the next time you buv- It is guaranteed to give satiafaction. Sold by ail druggists. J Mr. D. E Smith forms a partnership with Schurger & Reed to day, Jan. 1. Mr. Smith has been reading’law since his graduation from the High school here, having spent one year at the Bloomington Law school and one ye ir with the wel'known law firm of Van Vorhees & Spencer of Indianapolis. Mr S nith will also solicit insurance, having secured the agency of several of the best companies in the United States. The water works committee have been prospecting around for a location, and when oue is decided upon they will cause a well or two to be put down to test the water supply. They are moving it along in good shape and will be ready to report to the council in a short time, so that the work may be contracted early in the spring and by next fall we will have water works ready to supply the city. The council is doing some good and substanial work for the benefit ot our town, what shoeld have b“fn done some time ago. r The executive commi tee of the Indiana Ta* iff R- form association held its annual meeting at Indianapolis, Weonesday, and mapped out plans for the coming cam* paign. The attitude of Speaker Crisp or 1 a riff legislation led to a spiij|et} dic*rus sio i, and several advocated the p( resolutions demanding general tariff reform legislation. Others favored a conservative expression, and a resolution was finally adopted declaring that the g eat wrk of t a uff reform the predominating issue, and must nqt be subordinated by any other, but pro. ecu‘ed with renewed energy in the Fifty second con-

E, N. I'yri’ll is confined to his home. Remember the dinner at Tyrell’s to day. J. W. Tyndall, county surveyor, is with lung fever. Judge Showers is at Lima Ohip, visiting his daughter, Mrs. A. J Young. Chas Heck, ot Cincinnati, spent Sunday with his friend, Ike Rosenthal. Beni 'min Majors and wife, of Monroe, spent Christmas with frien Is in this place. A. C Gregory, house painter and paper hanger, solicits your patronage. 30* Fred Koch, the,blacksmith, has moved to Fort Wayner where he will engage in his trade. George Gase left Wednesday morning for Hamilton, Ohio, to visit his cousins and offier friends. Leopold Yeager will leave this evening for Hot Springs, Ark , to remain with his sons, Harman and Louis until spring Mrs. Henry Adelsperger and son Gustave, of Notre Dame, Ind., are visiting relatives and friends during the holidays. Moner to Loan-—At six per cent interest with privilege of partial payment. 37tf Christen & Schirmeyf.r. Lawrence Durbin, who is attend ng college at Notre Dame, Ind , is at home visiting fiiends and relatives during the holidays. A N-.w Year party was. held at the residence ot A. R. Bell in honor of Harry. There was a merry lot of lads and in attendance. Prot. J. F. Snow is at Indianapolis this week attending the State Teachers’ Associatirn, and the meeting of the County Superintenden's ot’the State. S. C. Keegan, of Chicago, 111. was in the city this week attending the Fur eral of his brother-in-law, A. Me W. “Bollman. Sam Henry Post will install officers Saturday night, after which they will be assisted by the Ladies Relief Corps to eat baked beans. The supper will be served in the ha’l after the installation. The morning following the banquet at the Pythian hall, snaxe of the sisters had quite a time sewing the buttons on their husbands clothes. Whether they were bursted off from laughter or excessive eating we have been unable to learn yet. Miss Webster, of Columbia City, who gave a declamation, at the Presbyteaian church last Sunday evening, under the auspices of the Y. P. S. C. E , gave excellent satisfaction, she is an excellent vocalist and her delivery is to be commended. Rev. Work was kept pretty busy the day be'ore Christmas in tying hymenial knots. The following parties concluded to trot in double barneys on that dayr Dr James M. Miller, of Mendon, Ohio, and Miss Sadie Archbold, of this city; Benjamin Middleton and Emma Thompson; Nimrod McCullough and Mary G. S nith Charles, Liebenguth, of Fort Wavne having purchased the beer and bottling works of Ilenrv Mayer, will furnish beer to Mr. Mayeys old customers, anjl is de sir bus oi foymmg the accuaintance of all parties who deal in or have use for beer pop or mineral water, any of which will be delivered at your house without any extra charges. 25 f Our attorneys- ar«? about all in pairs, but L. C. Devoss seems to want an -tber pa'tner un 1 we are informed that he took upon himself that weigh'y obligation last night st Portland, Indiana. The name of the partner is Kendrick, and the p r‘nership name will he L. C. Devoss & Wife. They will continue business at t’ is p’ace, and starting with ihe New Year their prospects are hopefull. The Democrat. bids them “god”speed. A serious ace de it hapoened t > Lizzie Schralekee l ist Monday evening, while on her wav home, at the crossing of Adams and S cond street. She stepped 00 a nail that was sticking up through a plan.< that had been torn up fiom the crossing and - it plerc- d the sole of her shoe entering her foot and breaking eff, so that it became necessary to cut the slice from her f. at sb as to extratet the nail. The nail w<s removed by a surgepn, who was compelled to cut the fovt b rth ways to extricate it. The city will be ii able for a damage suit in such a case, e§x pedal y when streets are to-q up and no danger signals are out, James Smith and wife and child of Warsaw, accompan : ed by Miss Ida Eplei, are the geests of Samuel Doak and family. They also have the following guests at th-.ir house.: Mrs Lucinda M. Smith and daughter, Emma, James an<J Mary Duncan, all us Piqua Qnjo; also, Eb Lefers n and wi<p and child, of Kirkwood, O . and Mi s B anche L'lhitian, of S ilem, In i. This is a fair house full far them, but 1 hey are equal to the emergency. James Duncan will probably remain here tor sometime tq ti.-me, having beco r.e infatua'e 1 " ’.th so r.e ot the fair sex of our city whkh has been somewhat- an o ing to Mr. Dunk, who was compelled to tiotiiy the ci y < fli :ers t-at he wa-> right, aid did nwt in an an_»'hi>g wrong, that h - was only out V> see hi- fair one. Vs’e bid k y>>u weic r.ne, Frank. ’ .

Ban 1 Concert at Opera h ruse to ni-.ht. , Mrs. J. F. Snow is visiting relatives at i Ceylon this week.*, The Smith—McCullough wedding was quite a surprise to the Molicans. Benjamin Schrank went to Cincinnati, Ohio, last Saturday on business. Miss Mollie Forbing is spending New Year’s with friends at Fort Wayne. Missis Mary Heller and Helen Woods are the guests of friends at the Hotel Randall, Fort Wayne. ‘‘Jinks” France has moved* to Fit Wayne. He has a position as braleman on the G.’ R. & I. R. R. Noah Baker and family, ot Fort Wayne, are visiting friends here and at Peterson. ’ They will stay until after New Years. Ladies? If you have not secured yours; h a jacket vou can get one at actual c* st at ' 394 J-Niblick & So .. Miss Nora Brandyberry a t r spending a week’s vacation,with Miss Aui.a Sice c, left for her home at Monrctvi .e 1 Luis- | da JMiss Ada Ross, a teacher in the High school of Bowlingreen, Ohio, returned home New Years Day after a pleasant visit with the family of T.J, Shields. Money to Loan—At from 6 to 7 per cent on five year’s time on improved farm and city property. Call on Schurger & Reed. 42* The great objector, Judge Holman, is - in a critical condition with the la grip. All the objections he cun raise does not have any efiect on the dicease. John Lovtkss the man who shot himselte at the Park hotel some time ago, the full account of which appeared in the Democrat at the time, died from the es. t'ects of’the wound last Sunday. On last Monday evening St. Marys lodge elected the following officers: Jacob Buhleu, Jr , N. G., John H. Lenhart, R. Secy.; L. C. Miller, P. Secy.; M. Burns, Treasurer ; James H. Stone. J. T. Merryman and J. F. Mann, trustees. The G. R. & I. railroad will sell excursion to all -, local points including Cincinnati, Ohio, and for the holidays at rate of one and one-third fare. Selling days December 24th, 25th and 31st 1891, and January 1, 1892. All tickets limited to return unti¥' , J anuar y 4» X 892. Thanking our customers tor their past patronage, I shall still continue to solicit the same, as I am prepared to furnish as good and as cheap drain tile from 3 to 10 inches as can be had in the state. All persons contemplating drainage this coming year, will do well by calling before purchasing elsewhere. Respectfully, Z. O. Lewellen, 33*<f Monroe, Ind. The Cincinnati Enqu rer caricature Johu Sherman and Joseph B. Foraker, one on each side of a fence, with six representatives ot their state on the fence, and Sherman pleading for them to come down on his side, while Foraker says, “For God sake come down on my side.” While the representatives are saying, “Not until we find the biggs st persimmons.” Money will tell with.tiie Republican parly. Although it has baffled our best physicians, it car be permanently cured by the proper use of Hibbard’s Rheumatic Syrup, which cleanses the blood of all poisonous matter and induces a healthy action oi the kidney s and liver. To secure the best results. Hibbard's Rheumatic and Liver Pills, and Strengthening and Rheumatic Plasters should be used in connection with ’he Syiup. Sold by W. H. Nachtrieb * 4 aB-* The 10l owing are the marriage ’.ic-ns s issued by tl e c u’i’y clerk lor the holidays; Thomas Darwin Drake to Cora E. Macy, ChrLt E Strebe to Maggie E. Gilson, Rob- rt Meyer* to Cora Dunbar, Levi N. Hendricks to Viola Reffey, Thoma* A. Veiiis to Mffinie Brothers, Benj. & F. Middl .toa to Emma C. Thompson, Nim r?d McCullough to May G. Smi h, Harry Cutting to Id i Lq vma, Albert Sprnger t > Cora Miller, David Biebersine io Mary Musser-, Alvin C. Campbell to Elizabeth Wagoner Ti e ptrty that we made m«iition of some time ago as being ashamed of his ac.ion, seem* to think marriage is a lailure, or eke the has changed her mind. A new peop'e's party for independent political act on was formed at Lancing, Michigan., Tu-.-sday, by a federation oi all industrial organizations in that state, in- ‘ eluding the farmer’s aUiknce. patrons of industry, Knighte of Labor, Prohibitioni ts, pa'iQns of husbandry and several o hs’F uffnor organizations. It was chris ■ 1- tened “People’s Party,” and pledged indt 1 } ende.it political action and in opposi--ti n to truffice in intoxicating liquors as a beverage. The rest of the platform was a cl se copy of the Indianapolis, except that it favored a per diem pension law. The bir h was attended with turbulent sences, > caused by an extended discussion ot the einp rance plank, and Upon iis adoption a portion of the delegates withdrew from th_- hail. A state central committee, rep esenting each congressional district was 1 elected, with Eugene H. Bolden, vicepr> sid nt of the Michigan world’s fail C inmis-ion, as chairman, and a thorough rg 1 ixuiun will be made.

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1 Ibi d c uve ‘ru opero house to-night. I W. G. SpuKer is still confined ta his room. ' vl 5 1 Fred Mi ler, of Fort Wayne, is in the ei’ v v siting lelativ.-s. M s Mark M McConnell is still confined t. h rJ>ed "i’h La grippe. I rec nt co d wave has somewhat check -d the farmers’ plowing for oats. Mrs. Elizabeth Ehingpr and Mrs. Joh*n M ib rs sre yi-dtirg friends at Ft. Wayne. vMiss Ella C-'oks. of Van Wert, O , was the guest of Miss Matie. Auteh during the holidays I Mrs Machias Colchin, of Anderson, Ind . was vidoi'u relatives and friends in ’ this city dse.i g he holidays. ■ Rev. E -\ .A I m was at Portland yes••’rd iv cth iat ■g at the Devoss Kindrick wi ddi ig. Mis Gertie Devoss attended. Fox SIALE-^-In:proved tarms and timber I land', also town property at prices to suit purchasers. S< hi rger & Reed. 42* I : w_ I j P?ter M aed A’-raham M.Newenchwan { der have qua iti<-4 as administrators of the 1 estate oi C.irii.ian Neueschwander, di- 1 ceased. G. Christen will commence to-day to move the machinery in the building known as the Christen factory- to make room for the churn factory. We erred last week in the notice of exit acting the bullet from John Loveless. . Tiie work was performed by Dr. McMillen j instead of Dr. Clark as we stated. Remember that on the first week in January qur accounts will be placed in the hands of E. G Coverdale for settlement, who will be authorized to receipt for and if necessa y enforce collection. . The best salve in the world for burns, piles, boils, fresh wounds, old sores, frozen feet, sore eyes, etc. Guaranteed to be superior to any other for burns and scalds. It has no equal for piles in all stages* Sold by all druggists. * 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. Burdge & Co., proprietorof of the Farmefs’ Flour Exchange and Feed store, situated in Noah’s Ark on Second street, will exchange flour for wheat and pays the highest prices for corn, oats, hay straw, etc. He keeps everything usually kept first class feed store. Flour and feed delivered in any part of the city free. . ts In the case of the state vs John Breit, charged with public ihtcxication, befoie Mayor Reed, last Wednesday, the jury returned a verdict at midnight. Mayor Reed, upon being Informed of it, concluded to keep the jury in the room until morning. The jury disagreed with the Mayor and broke from their room and went to their several homes. Os course, this will be error in trial and in the future , the Mayor is reque-ted to receive a verdict by jury, he will do so, no matter how snugly he may be sleeping. All persons knowing themselves indebted to me are kindly invited to call and settle, either by cash or note, by January 1, i§92 T asl have sqme large bills to pay at that time and money will be greatly appreciated. Thakful to my fr’ends for their very liberal patronage in the pash I respectfully ask a continue ice of ti>e sure assuring you that my very large stock and low prices on boots and shoes will merit your further kind favors. As- I have 1 dealt leniently with the people for tie past two years, during the hard tim|e«, now . that good times are fore, I exp- ct you to do what is right by me. 38 43 A. Holthouse. As a remedy g for d.ptneria the Scientifi c American recommends onions as almost a sure specific, the manner of treatment is ■ to place the r-w onions in a cloth, of the proper size'and shape for a ban ’ge. and beat into a pulp, tne cloth containing the ’ union, juice, aad all, befog then b’urd about tqe threat and well up over the 1 ear*. Renewals tni'y be made as often as the iritis Incomes dry. In the cases roI ticed the result was almost magical; > deadly pain lidding to a short time, to • skepy loinio*t. Inca-ps of croup co’ds, syrup made bv stew it-g onions in sugar and a hfle Flutter, is one of the most effective and prompt remt di sandpreien aJ tives th.it have been tried. Notice—To the ticket holders on the f plush prizes g ven away bv D. M. Hens- - ley, the jeweler, on Christmas The watch I was wound and set at exactly 9: <0 a tn, Dec 23rd. It ran 32 huuns. 58 minutes, - and 37 seconds stoping t-t 5:00 am, 58 - minutes and 37 sec >nds on Dec. 25th. a The watch was wound by Dr. S. D. Beai vers. The lucky parties are Miss Beith* t Hartley, whose guess was 5 o’clock, 58 e minutes and and 37 seconds. Roy Ar- , ■ chibold, second prize, he guessing ths e ' same. The third prize was carried off by a Jacob Yager, who guessed 6 o’clock, hi* a ' guess being made on the 24th of October. - - Thomas Roebuck was the fourth luckey .s I person, guessing 6 o’clock am, on Oct. :• 24th. The parties may have their piizea ir by calling at the jewelry store. / h ; D. M. Henslky. | 1. (X O. F. Building