Decatur Democrat, Volume 35, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 11 September 1891 — Page 1

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DOOMED I Holland the Oollored /Prisoner Found Guilty Auer the Jury Had Been in the {■ Hoorn blxty-two Hours. Hol hand’s Attorneys Flies a Motion tor a New Trial. Tfjo Caso Against Pnckering and his Wife Nolle Pressed. Last Saturday the attorneys, in the case 01 the state vs Lige Holland, the colored man charged with producing an abortion upon Daisy Reynolds, made their final argmunts to jury. Prosecuting Attorney Whitaker opened the argument for the state. Ile spoke over an hour and made a very fine speech. A. I’. Beatty, who has distinguised himselt in this %ase, spoke next, for the defence. lie made an hour and a half’s talk and was followed by Richard K. Erwin, who spoke for some time, also tor the defense. Mr. Erwin was followed by J. F. France, deputy prosecuting attorney, who made an able argnment tor the state. Mr. Frrnce spoke about an hour and a half. After the argument was closed, Judge Smith, of Portland, delivered his charge to the jury, which was short, tierse and to the point. The judge concluded his charge to the jury at about three o’clock and the jury passed out into their room. There was a large csowd present who seemed to take an interest in the proceedings. The opinion was freely expressed that Holland would be acquitted, because the ' doctor was, but there seemed to be some difference of opinion among the jury, who alter being in their room twenty-four hours requested that part of the judge’s ■ charge be reread to them. This the court refused to do, but read the complete charge according to law. In the mean time Holland had been called into court to hear the reading, and after the judge had finished Holland said that the judge ‘ had it in for him and that the jury would send him over the road. On Monday morning it was announced that the jury had arrived at a verdict, but Judge Smith had been called to his home at Portland, by the sickness of his wife. The iury after coming to an agreemant wen- compelled to await the arrival of the judg -, which was not until three o'clock ' p. m, The following is the verdict; •j\Ve the jury, find the defendant guilty as charged and assesses his punishment at . ’ three ve its in the State’s prison and thot he be fined in the sum of fifty dollary. Ed. D. Moses, Foreman. Attorney Erwin then polled the jury, asking each of them the following questions: “Is this your verdict, and is it fttiil your verdict?’’ To the last question the attorney for tire state objected and ♦he court sustained the objection and fha "defer. accepted. The defendant's 'attdrnev th? n a motion for a new trial and was given un til to day (Friday) to filet the necessary papers, which time the motion will be argued, the result bejgivqjt next week. On motion of Deputy Prosecuting Attorney France, in behalf of the state, the cases against Andrew Pickering and wife, and Holland’s wife were dismissed. This ends the Daisy Rey nolds case, unless Uptegrove could be found. A Pure Baking Powder. A baking powder that can be depended p upon to be lire from lime and alum is a desideratum in these days of adulterated food. So far as can be judged from the official reports, the “Royal” seems to be the only one yet found by chemical analyses to be entirely without one or the other of these substances, and absolutely pure. This, it is shown, results from the exclusive use by its manufacturers of cream of tartar specially refined and prepared by patent processes which totally remove the tartrate of lime and other impurities. The cost of this chemically pure qream of tartar is much greater than any other, and it is in no baking powder except the “Royal,” the manufacturers of which control the patents under which it is refined. Dr. Edward G. Love, formerly analytical chemist for the U. S.Government, who made the analyses for the New York State Board of Health in their investigation of baking powders, and whose intimate knowledge of the ingredients of all. those sold in this market enables him to speak authoritatively, says of the purity, wholesomeness and superior quality of the "Rdval:” • ' - * “I find the Royal Baking Powder composC'ljOt pu>e and wholesome ingredients. It is a cream ot tartar powder, and does not contain either alum or phosphates, or Other iojuiious substance.” \ Prof. Love’s test, and the recent official tests J>y both the United States and Canadian Governments, show the Royal Baking Powder >o ba superior to all others in strer><>tn?rnd leavening power. It is not • only the most economical in use, but makes the purest, finest-flavored and most i. " \.._j»holesome food. ■' .- ./• • ■ ... $ *'< £•- .

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George Elliott, ot Marion, this week. John Edwards, who has been working at Dayton, Ohio, is at home. Go to John Mayer tor first-class brick ißtf Mr. and Mrs, Homor Gorseline; of Ft. Wayne, were in the city this week. J. D. Beuret, of Annapolis, Md., is the guest of A. K. Grubb and family. Mrs. Will and daughter, of Dayton, Ohio, are visiting friends in the city. Jay county leads all the suriounding counties in exhibits at their fair. 24-2 Miss Mohie Gloss returned home after a pleasant visit with friends at Fostoria, Ohio. William Hoagland presented this office with some fine apples this week. Come again William. D. M. Byers, of Lima, will go- into the cigar and tobacco business at this place with his brother, Milt. Schaler Bros, had a corn cutter at their store last Saturday that attracted a good deal of attention from the farmers. Phin Bennet has become quite an exper in making fancy flower stands. You can see sample by going to the Eagle Works. John Kleinhenz has opened up a saloon in the Mayer & Kleinhenz building where he will be pleased to see his many friends. Frederick Gallmyer, of Preble township, has our thanks for the finest and best lot of pears and apples that we have seen this season. The Fort Wayne delegation of the C. B. L. Convention at this plaee last Thursday brought along two mascots in the shape of two little darkies. Etta Delavin, daughter of John H. and Anna Delavin died on Sunday, Sept. 6, 1891, aged 19 years. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock Henry Mayer is the local agent of this city for the famous Centlivre beer of Fort Wayne, and the Fred Miller beer of Milwaukee, Wis. When wanting pure beer give Henry an order. jo* Now that the streets are being macadimized those people who reside along them should see that the space between the sidewalk and the stone is leveled up and soded. This will make the streets attractive. The Knights of Labor held an open meeting in their hall in the George Smith building a week ago last Thursday evening. The question of the future position in relation to the F. M. B. A. was discussed. There was a large crowd present. In the case ot the state of Indiana against Frederick Wilhelm, charge with astociating with prosetitutes, which was tried at Geneva before ’Squire Veley and a jury, tha defendant was acquitted. L. C. Devoss appeared for defendant and Jim France tor the state. I wish to inform my patrons and the public generally, that on and after Oct. 1, 1891, I will sell for cash only, and I most respectfully ask all those indebted, to call and settle either by cash or note before that date. 24 4 Egg. Fanners and all others who desire fruit tree vines and small fruits should not x tv see James Middleton before selecting their goods for fall setting. He represents the Painesville nursery, one of the oldest and largest in Ohio, and goes direct to the nursery to fill all orders. Goods guaranteed to be first cilftsp. i£tf Richgrd K. Erwin received an invita? tion to attend the second annual convention of the Democratic Society of Wash ington, to be held at Spokane, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 23rd and 24th. This w ill be the most important Demo cratic gathering held west of the Mississippi river before the r.oxt presidential election. Burdge & Co., proprietorof of the Farmers’ 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 In a first class feed store. Flour and feed delivered in any part of the city free. ts James Howser, the foreman of Davis & Rankin, the creamery men, has completed the creamery here and left last week for Montpelier, where they have”another cremery under construction. Jim by his careful attention to business, and his general conduct while here made many friends, and from our directors and building committee we learn that his work was satisfactory to all concerned. He left here with the best wishes of those who formed his acquaintance while here. The parties who were frightatting the ladies with a rubber snake on Second street last Sunday, as they were passing along, may have had no intention of hurting anybody’s feelings, and only intended to hax ea liltle fun, but reviewing it from the other side it is different. No lady cares to be frightened ou a public street and then be laughed at by a crowd of staring men. Gentleman, it is pot good manners and you should find something elite to do

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1591.

Charlie King was at Fort Wayne Tuesday. Miss Nettie Baker is spending a few days in the country. Miss Sadie Archbold left Monday for Van Wert, Ohio. P. B. Manley, of Geneva, was in town this week attending court. Miss Kate Slickman, of Fort Wayne, is the guest of Miss Anna Yager. John Blocher, of Ceylon, was in the city last Thursday, looking up his business. Just received a full line of carpets, draperies and rugs at J. Niblick & Son. 24-4 Don’t send to the drug stores for school books. You can get them from tH& trustee.* Miss Blanche Lewellen is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Z. O. Lewellen, of Monroe, this week. Milt Byers has Opened up a cigar store in the rear room of Mayer & Kleinhen/s new brick building. Mrs. Catharine Mayer, ol Farmland Ind., is visiting her son, J. J. Mayer and family, of this city this week. The latest styles in ladies and misses fur trhnmed jackets at Jesse Niblick & Son. 24-4 Ex Sheriff McGriff, of Geneva, was in the city Tuesday shaking hands with his many friends and looking tor Jim place. If you can only attend one fair this fall then you should attend the best, that is at Portland, Sept. 29th to Oct. 2nd. 24-2 George Gates presented us with some fine grapes last week. They are as fine a grapes as we have ever seen. Thanks George. A Elder Walter Harris, of St. Joe, is in the city renewing old acquaintances. He will preach at the Christian church Sunday morning. Harmon Conter, of Sturgis, South Da kota, who was called home during the last sickness of his father, will return to Dakota about Oct. Ist. On last Thursday evening about eighteen ot Miss Sadie Archbold’s friends called on her to spend the evening. A very pleasant time was had by all present. The finest organ in Adams county? is the one in the hotel at Berne, frbm Cunningham & Bro., Portland, Ind., it is a Chase. Cunningham & Bro. are selling lots of instruments. The Stephen J. Bailey Post, G. A. R, and the Sons of Veterans of Portland will run an excursion to Rome City Sept, 17th. Fare Irom this statl6nbsi.2s. Proceeds to ba equally divided between the Post and Camp. Graham Earle, surrounded by the best company he ever carried including the great eccentric comedian, R. F. Parkinson, will open for a week’s engagement at the opera house commencing Monday evening, Sept 141. to, 20 and 30. cents. Joe Bremerkamp who has been in the saloon business here for inanv years, has moyed his fixtures to Fori Wayne, where he will open up an attractive place in the first building north of the depot. Joe has many friends here who wish him success. 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. To supinely wait for something to turn up, never brought success to any man. And this applies with equal force to cities and towns. We don’t mean that a town should be ’‘boomed” in ordinary acceptation of the term, by fuss, wind and feathers, but should be ready to take advantage of everything that promises substantial benefits. No more dry or tough beef steak. Go to Porter’s and look at his anihilator of dry and tough beef steak, a thoroughly practical, efficiept and inexpensive machine that will render the toughest piece of steak, perfectly tender and palateable, and Porter has sold over a hundred already. Look at one aud you will buy it. It only costs 50 cents. Please investigate. 23-4 H. S. Porter. Everyone who reads a newspaper, says an exchange, becomes familiar with the business firm names appearing in it, and naturally they go themselves and send others to the places these never heard of. Merchants who advertise make many friends through the columns of a newspaper, as tfieir names become familiar as household words. Those or thp contrary, who depend on casual customers that pass their doors generally get left. Joseph Bremerkamp who was born and raised in this place, excepting what time he served Uncle Sam, moved to Fort Wayne last week to engage in business. His house of call is located on the corner of Calhoun and Railroad streets, jq§t north of the south depot, where all his friends will be cordially greeted when in the city if they call. His family left for their new home this week. Joe being one of our late comrades, remembered us before leaving. We have a fine pair of elk horns to remember him by, for which we extend with the best wishes for him and his family.

C. M. France was at Fort Wayne last Monday. Alex. Bell, of Decatur, was in town Friday.—Geneva Herald. Mrs John Butler is visiting her mother this week, in Root township. Little Clara Jav accompanied ProsecuWhitaker to Portland last week. The parade of the C. B. L. last Thursday Was good, especially cavalry. Mrs. G. W. Holloway and Mrs. Henry Hull spent Tuesday at Warren. Ind. The macadamizing of Madison street will be completed about the latter part of next week. Mrs. Fred Mills, of Rockford, Ohio, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hill, this week. Mrs. H. D. Hull and Miss Bernice Hull, of Waseon, Ohio, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moltz. Joe Hendricks and Al. Ayers have started a saloon in the Railroad House formerly occupied by Max Gerard. For Sale —Improved farms and timber lands, also town property at prices to suit purchasers. Schurger & Reed. 42* Editor Leonard, of the Fort Wayne Gazette, was in. our city j last Tuesday, looking after the interest of his paper. Nathan Ayers lost three stacks of hay by fire last Saturday. It is supposed the fire started from sparks ot a threshing engine. The infant child ot Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Diemer died last Sunday. Funeral services at the Catholic church Monday afternoon. Henry and Ed Miesse accompanied by their wives, of Celina; Ohio, and Solomon Miller, of Lancaster, Ohio, spent last Sunday with the Miesse’s in this city. 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* Duke Stoops, formerly of this office, but now of the Kokomo Dispatch, accompanied by his wife, spent Sunday in the city the guest of ye editor and family and other The new schedule on the G,\R. & I. took effect on the 10th of Sept. Traihs 7 and 8 have been discontinued No. 7 left Portland on the morning of the 10th for the last time this season. J. Bryson. It is reported that Dr. Minser who was acquitted of the charge ot causing the death of Daisy Reynolds, has become demented. The strain on the doctor’s nervous system was too great, and itis hardly thought possible for him to recover. Mrs. L. Webb Banister, of Fort Wayne, Ind., will return from her vacation and begin the third year in Decatur of her class in voice culture and instill nental music Sept. Sth, 1891. Tuesday’s and Friday’s at Mrs. N. Blackburn’s. 23-2 “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3 days, Its action uponthe sjfctem is remarkable and mysterious. It. removes at once the cause and the disease immediately disappears. The first dose greatly benefits. Price 75c, Sold by Holthouse & Blackburn. 47-t Schneider & Schmitt, ofjffe City Meat Market, furnished twenty-two boiled hams, three pigs, three calves, a large quantity ot beef, 200 pounds of Wiener worst, etc., for the dinner which was held at the St. Marys school house grove during the C. B. L. reunion held here yesterday. The case of Rebecca Conner against George Zimmerman for breach ot promise was decided last Monday. The jury giving her $1,316. There has been a great deal of talk in regard to this case and the verdict was a surprise to some people, but goes to show that a young man must be careful how he talks marriage to a girl without any intention of fulfilling the promise. Notice is hereby given that the members of Mt. Carmal church, Evangelical Association, on Berne circuit will meet at their usual place of worship in Jefferson township, Adams county, Indiana, on Saturday, September 19, 1891, at one o’clock p. tn., for the purpose of electing two trustees for said church. By order of the pastor, T. Carroll. Now is the time when you need a medicine for that - bad cough, remember to delay is dangerous, as most fatal OggRS of consumption have originated out of only a slight cough like yours. Why let that cough run on when you have a remedy like Dr. Marshall’s Lung Syrup within reach- No trouble to take it. and will positively cure any cough or cold. Sold by all druggists. The bank of Berne, this county, was organized on the 9th with a capital stock of $40,000 and will commence business about Oct. 1 st. At the stockholder’s meeting on that day the following beard of directors were elected: R. B. AULon, David Studabaker and W. H. Niblick, of Decatur, and A. A. Sprunger, Christ Neuenschwander, Joseph Rich, and Peter Soldner, of Berne. The board of directors then appointed the following officers: A. A. Sprunger, president; Josepph Rich, vice president; R. K. Allison, and Rudolph Lehman, au’t wuw. ■

Clint Patterson is happy—lt’s a boy and was born Thursday. Two more wrecks on the C. & E. last week. No one injured. J. T. France was at Fort Wayne last Wednesday on business. Misses Ella and Julia Fitzgerald were at Fort Wapne Thursday. August Diehl was at his home, LaFayette, visiting his parents last we -k. T. J. Logan, of Ft. Wayne, was in ti e city last week reporting the Holland case. Mrs. B. Carney, of Delphos, Ohio, is visiting herjsipter, Mrsj. Levi Ray, and family. C. E. Albaugh who has been visiting his parents in Ohio, has returned to his home at Swan, Ind. Hazel, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. France died last Thursday evening, and was buried Satursday. Rev. Ira Hower will preach in the Evangelican church next Sunday morning in tha absence of the pastor, The cider mill of John Burkett’s will run five days each week, but not on Saturday. Patrons please take notice. 24 4 For Sale—Silver Wyandotte and Silver Polish chickens. Call on or write to T. H. Harris, Berne, Ind. 23-3 Mrs. V. S. Reed was called to the bed side of her father, James Kirkendall, of near Monore, who is seriously ill, on last Thursday. Miss Kate Jackson who has been spending her vacation at home, will leave Monday to take a course at the State Normal at Terre Haute. H. Eimer and A. Thein, of Fort Wayne, of the Fred Miller, brewing company, were in the city last Tuesday looking after the inerests of their company. I have a No. 1 safety bicycle used six months, which cost SBS when new. If you want it for $35 call at H. S. Porter’s. This is a bargain. 23-4 Miss Ollie Kingsbury, of Delaware, Ohio, is being entertained by her cousin, Miss Frank Brokaw, of Sou th Calhoun street.—Ft. Wayne Journal. For Sale.—A house and lot in Crabb’s south-western addition all in good repair. Seven good rooms with all necessary improvements. For particulars call at this office. 47-ts Bert Fomer, formerly ot Adams county, but now employed by the Morris, Bell, Barrett & Moris’, law firm at Fort Wayne, was married at that place last Wednesday to Miss Lillie M. Souburn, a charming young lady of that place. The Clover Leaf Route, Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City R. R. will issue low rate excursion tickets Monday and Thursday of each week until October 15th. Return limit five day*. Two trains daily to St. Louis. New Wagicr Sleepers on night trains. Charles, LL-benguth, ot Fort Wayne, having purchased the beer and bott ing works ot Henry Mayer, will furnish beer to Mr. Mayer’s old customers, and is desirous of forming the accuaintance of al, 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. 251! After one ot the most prosperous seasons in the annals ot the diatna Mr. Earle returns to greet his old Decatur friends and admirers. Those who saw him last season should not miss seeing him in his new plafs surrounded by- new people. Robert F. Rarkinson the man that set Ft. Wayne's audience crazy with his comical antics will be seen in some of his best comedy impersonations. So everybody come. Monday—“By Gosh.” Worth hundreds of dollars. My wife used only two bottles of “Mother’s Friend” he ore her third confinunent. Says she would not be with Hit it for hundreds of dollars. Had not half as much trouble as befoie. Dock Miles, Lincoln Parish, La. Write the Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga,, for further particulars. Sold by Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. s Graham Earle is not only an actor of more than ordinary ability, but is as genial and clever a gentlman off the stage as one would wish to meet. He at one time was a member of the newspaper fraternity, and did excellent work on Terre Haute Evansville and Indianapolis papers. While in the Herald office one day this week, he picked up a “stick” and going to a case he “lifted the lead” with an expertness that made the “devil” turn green with envy. He is a man of charming personality and will make friends wherever he goes.— Anderso* Daily Herald. The arrangements for the reunion of the Indiana and Ohio people to be hel 1 in Metts’ grove at Ossian are now about completed. The excursion wUI leave Youngstown, Ohio, at 7:30 o’cloo, Tuesday morning, September 32d. and a* rive Kingsland a httle after 5 o'clock the same evening. .The exercle* in the grove will be held on the Thursday folfollowing, or September 24th. Hon. A. N. Martin will make the welcoming address and J. J. 'fold the afternoon addrees. Trostel’ Glee Club will be present and furnish several selections, as also Ashbiucher’s German Glee Club. Rmgram will be pu shed hl tuat week's taoDM?. ; .

’Squire Drew, of Geneva, was in the city this week. Mrs Shanfs. of Portland, is visiting her parents at this city. Page Blackburn was at Toledo, Ohio, this week buying goods. Jesse LaFollet, of Portland, was in the city on leeal business this week. Miss Haney Enright; Bluffton, is visiting friends in the citv this week. Mrs. Mary Quinn, of Burrows, Ind., : s visiting B. W. Quinn and wife. Attend Prof. Nottingham’s Pennmun ship Institute. 261 Mr.’and Mrs. Jefferies, of Fort Wayne spent Sunday with friends in the city. A full line of Astrac.han plaids, the latest novelty at J. Niblick & Son. 24 4 Mrs. Kid Townsend is spending the week with her son, Dick, of the Randall, Ft. ayne.W Miss Eva Patterson returned last Monday from a few weeks visit with Miss Anna Myers, at Tuscola, 111. Jessie Herod, of Hoagland, a sister of Mrs. P. G. Hooper, will attend school the coming winter at this place. The gentleman exhibiting the phonograph on the public square this week is doing quite a rushing business. S. C. Goff, of Huntington, has rented the butcher shop near Hunsickers grocery and is ready to wait ®n all customers. Martin Mylot, who injured his leg at the Eagle Manufacturing company’s works, some time ago, is about on crutches. The best is what everybody wants. You will find the best agricultural fair at Portland, Sept, 29th to Oct 2nd. 24 2 We xre under obligations to W. E. Ashcraft, of the Journal, for his kind offer ot his press last Thursday while ours was broken. Go to Frank Foreman’s tonsorial parlors when you want a shave or hair cut Frank keeps a neat place always aims to give satisfaction. Joseph Galloway, ot Fairberry, 111., accompanied by his brother, Samuel, of Wabash township, was shaking hands with his old comrades here. Mrs. Hopkins, of Bluffton, Indiana, is with friends in this city this week. She was called here to attend the funeral of her niece, Miss Etta Delavan. Write Cunningham & Bro., Portland Ind., for prices on pianos and organs. They buy at factories and sell at low prices, all the best makes. 25 1 Lost—A black Burkshire sow marked as follows: A round hole in each ear about one inch in diameter and weighs about 300 pounds. The finder will please Inform me on Eli Zimmerman’s place or by mail. Joseph Baker. Worked like a charm. Bradfield’s F« - m ile Regulator worked like a C'la’rn: improvement been wonderful; cannot express my gratitude, Wish every lady afflcte l would trv it. I know it would cure them Mrs. Lula A. Long, Spring Grove, Fla Write the Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga„ for further particulars. Sold by Holthome, Blackburn &. Co. s During the campaign for the county nominations, tome ot Recorder Baughman’s comptitors urged that in case of his election the county would be to a great expense in cutting down the furniture One of his friends in order to meet the argument agreed to do all the necessary work for the county at his own expense. As it is but three weeks fiom next Monday when the change takes place would it not be wise in the commissiorers to call Solomon’s attention to the matter. We aie pleased to learn that the well known penman Prof. Nottingham has completed arrangements for organizing a school here in penmanship. Prof. Nottingham has been conducting schools in Go-hen, Plymouth, Auburn and many other northern Indiana towns for over three years. Our exchanges speak in the highest praise of him as a gentleman and instructor. The class will beheld in the high school building, commencing Tuesday, Sept. 15th. For Sale —A fine farm of one hundred and sixty acres; in Sou*h Dekata, the farm is in Beadle county, sixteen miles south of Huron, in a rich farming country, with eighty-five acres under cultivation, a good frame house, good and all necessary out buildings, good well of water, over one hundred bearing apple trees, with plenty of small fruit. School house within oneourth of a mile. A bargain For particulars call at this office or H. S. Porter. 48tf Our schools opened last Monday, with Prof. Lewis as superintendent and with the same corps of teachers as heretofore with the exception ot Maggie McConn -U, who did not make application for a position. Miss Dora Peterson was given room fou’ which filled all the positions in the central building. In the ward build ing ano her teacher was added, Mr. Dora Erwin was given room three there. The school start* with a good promise of sueci's, and with the encouragement from the pvron- thia term will be the best that ou<- city hus ever had. While our schools have been a success this should advance at taavt one step.

NUMBER 25.

. A GRAND SUCCESS! ’ The C. B. L. State Convention at This Place* The City Crowded with Strangers from ail Parts ot the State. . ■ A Gala Day for Decatur and One which She Appreciated. The State Convention of the Catholic Benevolent Legion, which was heldjat this piace last Wednesday and Thursday was a grand success The convention convened at 9 a. m. Wednesday- morning with Rev. Cook presiding. It was unanimously declared to hold the third annual convention at Lafayette, on Sept. 9, 1892. Thursday morning trains were crowded with people from all parts ot the state who came to attend * the annual reunion of this order. The ’ Fcrt Wayne delegation arrived about nine o’clock on a special train over theG. R. & I. railroad, 400 strong accompanied by the--Ist Regiment band of that city. The other delegations came in on the Clover Leaf and the C. & E. railroads. At six Thursday morning the salute was fired and the Decatur Commandery received the visitors from 7 to 9 «. m. At 9 a. m. Solemn High Mass was conducted by Rev. Guendling, of Lafayette, at the Catholic church, after which Rev. Wm. Kroeger, of Elkhart, delivered a sermon. At 11 o’clock dinner was served at the St. Mary’s school grove. The grand parade occured at 2 p. m. and was led by the First Regiment band, of Ft. Wayne, which was followed by the Decatur Militia; next in order came the Ft. Wayne Legion, followed by the Knights of St. John and the Knights of St. Charles, these were followed by the Decatur Commandery, after which came the cavelry, the whole procession making a grand and imposing appearance. At 3 p. m. fancy drills were executed by the different Legions, after which supper was served. The display of fire works occured at the schoql grove as 7 p. m. and was the finest ever seen in this city. The Very Rev. E. P. Walters, of Lafayette and John T, France, Esq. spoke at the court house at 8 o’clock. $ A grand ball was given a«f the opera house where quite a number of young folks tripped the light fantastic toe until morning, and thus ended Decatur’s gala dayI was a witness to some amusing tactic* practic -I by one of the handsomest young ladies i i Decatur l i.t week, said a gentle man woi-.s-: location is not a thousand mil s from Hie court house. “She was c.nmi e up street, her litltle patent leather slices were all Iwgrimed and covered with nasty diut. The dust worried her that was plain to be seen, tor frequently she would stop and look at her shoes and frowned angrily. Finally she adopted desperate means. She halted stock still; one patent leather went up.out of sight; there was a little wriggling and contortion; the patent leather came into right again. All the dust was gone. The other went out of >ight, there was the same wriggling and anxiety of countenance. It came back dustless and the dear girl walked off smiling and happy. The following proceedings were had before the Board of Commissioners for this term, up to Thursday evening: £ Charles Barber, petition for highway. Harlo Mann, appointed commissioner. Finly Bryan, et al., petition for location of highway. The following were appointed as a Board of Review: Anthony Shuller Adam Brown and Daniel Meldey. Wm, petition for bridge; petition granted. Wm. Erwin appointed specsal agent to "build bridge and report cost. Laac Brown, special agent to build bridge, 5 r- ports the work done; report accepted. | Henry Dickson, special agent to build bride, reports the work don-’; report accepted. Joseph Smith, special auent to build bridge; report accepted. Elias Resin, special agent to build bridge; report acceeted. Aaron Bricker, sup*t gravel road, report accepted. George M. Chrisman, sup't of gravel roads, allowed $173.86. Nathan Hilty, George Shoemaker and C< G. Augsburg, sup’t gravel roais. continued. Marion H. Tobler was appointed student to Purdue University. The 1 atition of Charles E. Os vald for a schalarship in Wabash College was dismissed. W. H. H. France, auditor-elect, John H. Lenhart, clerk-elect, Perry Ro-inaon. treasurer-elect and Wi-ltam Boughman, recorder-elect, each file their bonds which were approved. Thj following parties were licensed to retail BquO's: ,1. <\ F.** Manly, Geneva, and J. W. Klinehenz, Peter Forbmg, Ayers and Hendricks* Lewis, G. Smith and John W. Vt-gte* ede, of De. «‘ur. Rep r> <>f Ge -me M. H-ff>g. supdrintende"t vs the po-.-a farm approved G James G. Bark, claim for damages eoi- \ tin ted Harrv Mies»e was appointed to fig collect the insolvent taxes. The report ot P. P. Aschbaucher, agent approved JS The report of Peter El'enb.trger, J >hn P. Kohler, Jacob W Johnston, Henry Trbn, Ja>. K. Martz, J, C. Ruckman Doak and Win. Burdge as ditch viewarsM was approved. John W. Tyndall, specjfl ! Fvport Wv*