Decatur Democrat, Volume 35, Number 32, Decatur, Adams County, 30 October 1891 — Page 1

The Decatur Democrat.

VOLUME XXXV.

Our Premium Offers. As the farmeis of Adams county h*v not had the privilege this year of the pre ducts of ti eir farms cn ex bition in th< county fair, the Democrat has conclude to inaugurate a little agricultural extbit o of its own, at d will offer a premium to th individual who brings us the best sample of the following prodi cts, for display a this office;. For the best variety of field corn, nr less than six ears, one years subscriptio to the Democrat. For the largest and best squash, the De mocrat one year. , For the best one-half peck of Irish po triors, t' e Democrat one year. For the finest lot of sweet potatoes, si-5< worth ot the Democrat. For the best half dozen turnips, an in traduction to the Defnccrat one year. The best pumpkin catches the Demo c at one year. For the best half peck of yams, you will get the Democrat right along for 52 week; without a miss. Two heads ot’cabbage larger than any other fellows, secures 52 Democrats. If you can show up three beets large: than any other fellows beets, you car. beet him out of a years subscription to the Democrat. Bring your products right along. Oper from now until the 15th day of November when all premiums will be awarded, except the corn, which will be held open until January Ist 1892. The awards to be made as heretofore, by three disintersted farmers. Should one wish to display and not compete for the premium, you have the privelege of doing so. Married. At the residence of Frank Railing, Oct. 29, 1891, Miss Lulu Ratling to Ormal E. 1 . ' tt, cf Fort Wayne, Ind , where th* i;j t 1 couple will make their future home -'1 l.r > s. emony was performed by Rev. G B. ork in the presence of a few invitee guests, among the number from abroad were Miss Cora Wood, Miss Elizabeth Unkenholz and Jack Hubbard, of Lima. Ohio. They left for Lima, Oh ; o, to-day The happy cruple have our best wishes. Marriage Bells. On Thursday last at the hour of highnoon at the residence ot Father Wilken, m the presence of the attendants the mar riage of James Daily, Sheriff of Wells County, to Miss Ella Fitzgearld, one di Decatur’s preminent society ladies. Miss Fitzgearld tor some time past has beer, engaged in the millinery business and be fore engaged in it, she was connected with our county schools as a prominent teacher. Being born ai d raLed here she will be missed from society, for with her new vocation she leaves us tor Bluffton, the home of her hushand. Mr. Daily is one of Wells county’s meat prominent men. The Democrat wishes them happiness. Bobo items. Rev. Fes tr pre-U eei at Mt. Tabor last Sunday. Every bo ly si ould r< member the lecture next Sunday at .he c os roads. Ed Hearerlire contemplates mooving to this place in ti.£ near future.] Tom Venis moved into Mrs, Robinson’s house last Tuesday. Davis Kern ar d Rate Hocking mace a flying trip across the river last Tuesday evening. Simon Hcaneriin returned home from Ohio, where he has been working the past summer. Henry Colter has bought up severa bushels of apphs, which he intends to ship o Ohi >. Seph Mcleh relumed to Convoy, Ohio’ his o’d hi’me, this w eek. The St. Mery's towmhip Institute con venes at this place, this week. i Coming Elections. Folicwirg is the state elections, to be held ,Nov< jnber 3d proximo: . lowa elects st;Te c slicers and legislature. Maryland elects state officers and legislature, ar 4 votes six constitutional amendments. Matsrehusetts elects state officers and legislature. Mississippi elects three railway commissioners and legislatuie Nebraska elects rsraciate justices of the supreme court and two regents of the state university.

*New Jersey elects part ot its legislature. New Yoik elects Sta’e officers, legislature, ten supreme court Justices and repl resentatives in the tenth congressionadistrict. Ohio elects state officers, legislature and yotes on amendrrent to constitution pro yiding for pniforpn f*enps>lvapia ekpts treasurer and attorney general, and votes on constitut mal Convention ard ekets delega'es to same. Virginia ehe's halt her legislature. Crowds at Miesse hotel. Dr. Whi‘e Cloud, during his two days stay in Decatur, on hrs fourth visit had the parlors of the Meisse home crowded with patients, who cone to see the great and only Indian doctor. A great many traveling d'c f ■> s hue visited Decatur aitpf g few months wqald not ' yetgrn. De White Cloud has all he can attend to when he makes his monthlv visit, and is doing gn at good for the affl cted.

A Michigan Letter. Floodwood, Mich. Editor of th* Democrat: As I promised to ihform yon in case th rmething unusual Occured, while hunting 1 write you these few lines., We have ha very good time, *hd the boys have all >een very anxious to kill a bear. One < he boys was someiithat excited the othe lay on bearing a growling noise some ning like that of a bear, and thinking h ias going to have a chance to kill one, h nade a search for the noise, and was sur rised to find H. 8. For ter lying on a fo* ast asleep, and would likely have staye> m the woods had he hot been found. A fishing party composed of the hun* ng crew went orit bn the lake Sunda on a fine rog raft, and after being or. for some time, H. S. Potter fell aslee, and tumbled into the lake. The boys ot looking around was jhst in time to see bin paddling furiously for the sbure. Mt Porter thinks that hunting and fishing i i grand success in Michigan. Plenty o: venison at present writing. F. E. Gideon. E. G. Conner is sticking type in this office. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kintz Wednesday—a girl. To Rev. Work we return thanks for favors extended this office. Look at the elegant plush boxes in D. M. Henesly’s show window. There will be given at Meibers’ Opera House a Holloween ball, to-omnow evening. Remember you can get suited in spectacles at Henesly’s at any price from io* to $2.00. We are under obligations to Rev. J. C. White, of Hoagland, for favors extender this office. E. P. Stoops left for his home in Wisconsin to-day, after an extended visit with friends here. May Davenport’s Burlesque Co., wil oe the attraction at the Opera House Wednesday evening Nov. 4th. Mrs. J. A. Parker returned home after a pleasant visit with her parents, Sylves ter Wolf and family, and other friends of Root township. T bird Annual Cloak Opening Friday Oct. 23 and Saturday Oct. 24. Everyone cordialiy invited to attend. 30-2 J. Niblick & Son. The person that took that umbrella from Hite & Everett’s grocery last Saturday afternoon, had better return it for it is known who took it. Wanted.—Four hundred shoats from thirty to sixty-five pounds, Burkshire and Essuck’s breeding. 32-2 W. S. Hughes When you want a razor honed or a good shave go 10 Frsrk Foreman, th. Secon I street b rber. Frank is a firstc’ass barber and deserves your patronage Mrs. W. H. McLaughlin and daughter Mabel, of Elkhart, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Crist, has eturned to ter home, accompanied by ner sister. Miss Emma Crist. Miss Dansilla Hower, assisted by Miks Sadie Archbold, entertained a company of friends Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. Dan Beery, in honor of F. L. Ricketts and J. C. Shaffer, of Van Wert. Notice to Tax payers. — Monday November 2nd (first Monday in November) is the last day for payment of Nov. installment of taxes. All persons will please call at office to settle this year. 30-2 Perry Robison. Garrett Burling is one of the busy, active men of our city, and but few things ever call his mind fro-n his business, but on last Monday when his mother walked into his office, Garret forgot the price of butter and eggs. She is from Hgnover, and will make her future home in this county. 2 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 further particulars. Sold by Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. o

Mrs. J. Thos. W. Luckey hands us the notice of Nov. 12, 1891, as the date claimed, for the public sale of all personal property-, consisting of stock, farm machinery and household furniture. Everything to be sold or given away. Proper notice wRh bills will be presented jateG Mrs. J. Tijqs- LucfcKy. We are under obligations to the Hon. R K Erwin for a specimen of the Monroeville oil, which is said to be of a fine quality If they have oil at Monroeville and then south of here In Hartford township, the line must pass through near here, and will be developed in the near future.. The company here should make at least pne effort north of our city, for the vein must pass through here near. A well at Monmouth or a mile north of there, will in al] probability show what yre haye beep so long looking Mr. If the pre*eat aom-: will not move in the matter, let there be | an organization for that purpose that the mattes may be developed.

DECATUR ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30.1891.

L C. Patterson was at Bluffton Tuesda - on business. Peter Mayer, of Marion, Ohio, is vtsi' ing relatives in this city. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Brak a to pound boy Wednesday. We desire to call yonr attention to th* site notice in this issue. Ribbons, velvets, satins, suitable i dress trimming, always in stock at Mrs ' ■iheets’ at Berne. F. L. Ricketts and J. C. Shaffer, of Vm Wert, Sundared with Miss Sadie Aid -»old. May Davenport’s Gaity Stars will he a the Opera House Wednesday evening November 4. Solid gold band ring at only |i.oo a' D. M. Heres’y’s jewler store, only during November. During November I will sell my Golc Riding Bow Spectacles tor $3.25, alwajs have sold at $4-25, D. M. Henesly. E. A. Coleman, of Grand Rspids, Mich purchasing agent for the G. R* &. I. railroad company, was in the city Tuesday. Have you seen the new stock of Silverware and Jewelry D. M. Hensley has just received? If you havn’t it will pay you to call and see them. The May Davenport Opera Burlesqut Co. Sensational Burlesque—Spectacular Effects. Pefect in every detail. At opera house Nov. 4th. Jacob S. Hart has opened a feed and exchange store in the building formerly oc cupied by Fred Johns, first door east of the Burt house. Business at the county clerk’s office is rather dull. There are but few new casts tobe tried at the November term, and only three marriage licenses have beer issued the past weed as follows: Virimia S. Pease to Rhea B. Graham; John Mershberger* to Caroline Baumgartner; O E. Bennett to Lena Railing; James O. Dailey to Ella Fitzgerald. Burdge & Co., propt ietorof of ths Farmers’ Flour Exchange and Feed store, situated in Noah’s Ark on Second street, will exchange flour for wheat and jays 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 citj free. ts • John Mayer, the brick manufacturer, claims that he went to the Clerk’s office te get license to marry the girl of his choice and that the deputy refused him on the grounds that he was not acquaint ed with him. John has been acting kind of slick and did not want our reporter to jet on to it, but nevertheless we will state that he will be married between tms date and Sunday evening.

The widows pensions granted last week through Rober*. Blackburn's pcnsio agency were: Mrs. Deborah Andrews, Mrs. Harriet J. Allen and Mrs Nancy A. Smith. Also Augustine P. Smith. de ceased, an increase of $6 to sl7 per month. Applications filed the 28th, 1891, by Robert Blackburn were: Six to> Bk.ffxn, Ind , tour for Fort Wayne, Ind. two for Portland, Ind., one for Celina, O.» one for Van Wert, 0., one for Columbia City, Ind. 1 We’ve all felt this way. “I am mini d Tettotally ruined!” Exclathed the editor wildly. “What’s the matter?” asked the foreman. “What’s the matter?” echoed the editor. “Why in-my notice of Col. Jones’ marriage, I plainly wrote: “The ready and Waiting bride, advanced to the dker, hung with ]i]lies and rose leaves.’ and confound you! here,s the way it reads in the paper: .. The wretched bride danced to the halter, l ung with liars and horse thkves.’ Go off to the woods and hang yourself. I don't want to waste buck* shot on you. Thor. J. Cload commenced work tor F. M. Burger, Aug. |st, to truth pacing horse on track. Aug, 7th, 1891, paced mile in 3:06, Aug 30th at Portland fair ori track 32 feet long paad four heats under 3:35, fourth heat in *aking third place, and Oct. rath, 1891, at Decatur paced one mde with running mate in 3:26. This colt is four years old never had but ten weeks wojk, is levM headed, family broke, dark brown, fine action, clear gaited and half brother to Blue Bell owned by F. M. Burger and driven by Thos. J. Cloud. This colt Lyman H.has no mark will pace under 2:20 next year without a doubt. He is for sale or trade by F. M Burger, Decatur, Indiana Since the census of 1880 great changes have taken place in the |nc|utfy qf rgnge csftlp. Laige areas pnee uspd as rapgps gre now enclosed as farms and the c* ttle are driven to new and distant feeding grounds. A large potion of Texas Colorado, Oregon,Washington and California Jone third of Jansas, and one halt of Nebraska have been eonverted into forms during the last decade. It is found that ;tn June, 1880, there were upon the ranges -517,128 horses, 5433 mules, 14109 asses or burros, 6,828, 182 cattle, 5,676 902 sheep and 17,276 swine, with sales of hones in 1889 amounting to $1418,205; of ca|tlp, ♦*7-9’3’7«i of sheep, and Qf swine, $27,133. T h e total number of men 1 eported upon ranges in care of this stock i* 15,190. The industry is footed to be more generally prosperous at this time than for several years previous. ■■■ ’■ ■ -Mk- I ■ ;

he be rd will pl«y Ole Olson again. | Go to John Mayer tor first-class brick ißtf A. C- Gregory, house’painter and pape> hanger, solicits ytrnr patronage. 30* Chas. Levengueth and Henry Mayo v ere at Ft. Wayne Tuesday, on businers Samuel Galloway and family, of Wa Sash, were the guests of ye editor aw femfty this week. Valentine Kirsch and wife, of Cowling. HL, is visiting his brother, Christophe*. Kirsch of this city. For Sale—lmproved farms and timhe ands, also town property at prices to sui purchasers. Schurgwr & Reed. 42* Captain M. L. Byers, the tobacconfe wants' a hundred bushels of hickory nuts for which he will pay the highest market price. Opera House. May Davenport and hei International beauties, picked from the loveliest women of the world. Wendesday Nov. 4. 1 If you are suffering from pile trouble, do not fail to see S U. Tarney, the Positive Painless Pile Cure man, at the Miesse House, Tuesday Nov. 10th. The attention of the city council is called to the fhet that the approaches to the new made streets for both teams and footmen, andneed their immediate attention. Jerry Coffee and Ben Middleton had a little difficulty Wednesday evening. Ben threw a stone through one of the plate glass in the restaurant for which he received several deseved blows from Jerry’s fist. The docket of the Adams Circuit Cou»» upto date shows twenty-seven new cases for the November term as follows: Fou» suit for damages, four suits for divorce, roe partition suit, one to contest a will, and the ballance on notes and accounts. 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. Edson Barnhart will offer tor sale at his residence four miles south of Decatur, on the Joshua Parrish farm on Thursday November 12th, four brood mares, one two year-old colt, one yearling colt, mikh cows, hogs, wagons and one yearling Holstine bull. Fanners and all others who dr sire fruit tree j, vines and small fruits should not fai to see James Middleton before selecting their goodsjbr spring setting. He rep resents the Painesville nursery, one of the oldest and largest m Ohio, and goes direct to the nursery to fill all orders. Good guaranteed to be first class. istf Charles, Liebenguth, of Fort Wayne, having purchased t e beer and bottling works ot Henry Mayer, will furnish beer to Mr. Mayer’s old customers, and is de sirous of forming the acquaintance 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 xtra charges 2stf Every lady in Decatur is requested to call at any drug store and get a trial botle of Dr. Marshall’s Lung Syrup, the »reat guaranteed remedy for coughs, colds and all lung and throat troubles. It is as sweet and pleasant to take as chewing gum or candy, and the price is only 2 jets. It is selling entirely on its own merit and is guaranteed to cure or money refunded by any druggist. o Notice of Removal.—We beg to apprise our friends and customers that on or ab< ut October Ist, we will be located in our new room, Lachnt & Schaefer block, Main street, Berne. We will -always have in stock pure drugs, patent medicines, druggists sundries, paints and painters supplies, and everything usually kept in a drug store. Also choice famix groceries. Prescriptions carefully compounded at a-1 hours. J. F. Lachot & Co. All Uni n Township F. M. B. A. of Adams caunty are cordially inx ited to attend the next township meeting at Kohr school house Tuesday November 3d, 1891 Each subordinate lodge secretary is requested to bring with them a list of names and addresses of members of their respective lodges that are now in good standing. No one will be admited without the proper pass unless vouched tor by your own Union ’Township Sub. Lodge Sec. Th* order of this is business, hence cqme prepared. . Fraternally, J. T«os. W. Lvcrev, Pres. The following list shows the Grand and Petit Jurymen tor the November term and th* townships from which they come: Abraham Brandvberry, Monroe Tp, William Russell, Washington Tp, Eli Reber. Kirkland Tp., Albert Yager, French Tp, Anthony Holthouse, Washington Tp, John Huffman, Preble Petit Jury. David Woriing, Prvhk Jacob Meyers, prenph, Fred Elerding, Preble; Jacob Monroe; WilUam H. Bollings, Monroe; Nicholas . Onsdor, Washington; Fred Kaldewey, Preble; George H. Martz, Monroe; Adam Pease, Kirklsnd; WUham Kirschner, Kirkland; Frederick Scheier, Preble; and John W. Merryman, Blue Creek.

The band will play Ole Olson again. Mrs. W. W. Huntsman is confined t her home with rheumatism. AU kinds of game wanted at the Bur House for which the highest market pric< will be paid. The Bart House will pay you the high st price for quail, pheasant and all kind» of game. Mr*. J. K. Mann returned home froe a visit with her brother, east of Berne, Monney. )Strayed: A small black dog, with whib pot on his breast. Finder will please eave word at this office. Jtmes Hurst is preparing for the future On last Sunday evening there was bora to them a fine boy of which Jim is proud. May Davenport’s Opera and Burtesqu* Co., will give one of their grand entertain ments at the opera house Wednesday evening Noy. 4th. Third Annual Cloak Opening Friday Oct. 23 and Saturday Oct. 24. Everyone cordially invited to attend. 30 2 J. Niblick & Son. Frank Romberg and Upton Shilt, of Fort Wayne, and Jack Strauss and Geo. Baker, of Monrsoville, were in the city la -t Sunday visiting friends. Manon Elaey of Mt. Clemens, Mich., is in the cRy visiting tnends. Ho was formerly in business here and will soon open a jewelry store there. Josiah Stilte, of Ashland, Ohio, returned rome last Monday after a six week’s visi with his brother-in-law and family, ex Commissioner Ruperight, of Preble town, ship. The Miesse House has put in a new electric call. Miesse intends to keep to the front. He will soon have it arranged so that a bell will ring in the guests room, awakening them at any time they may desire. Ex-Commissioner Dunbar, of Linn Grove, was in our city this week. He was accompanied by Mr. — Marrow and Mr. Mesh huger. They drove down to the city on the “cow path” and came in on the Clover Leaf. • Notice to Tax-payers. — Monday November and (first Monday in November) is the last day for payment of Nov. installment of taxes. All persons will please call at office to settle this year. 30-2 Perry Rosison, Trasurer. A. H. Milliken, formerly of this place, who was stationed by the G. R. & I. Co. at Rome City for a while, was sent by the company to Decatur to take charge of the railroad office at that place. Mr. Millican is worthy of the trust given him, and success ess is wished him by our many readers.—Ossian News. Ladies Have Tried It—A number of my tady customers have tried “Mothei’s Friend.” *nd would n t be without for many tiu-es its cost. They recommend it ’o all who are to b come mothers, R. A. Paynk, druggist, Greenville, Ala. Write Bradfield Reg Co. Atlanta. G*., for particula s. Sold by Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. o On last Sunday the Christian Endeavor Soeiety, of the Presbyterian church of this city, held services at the County Asylum. They report that the inmates in general were attentive and well pleased with the services, that everything about the Asylum was in first-class order. The Superintendant and his family extending all the courtecies that could be bestowed upon them, they will continue to hold meetings there in the future. Public School Notes.

Something new. The library of our school* te not at all creditable to our city. . Examination this week in all grade*. The Kansas City system of free gymnastics ha* been introduced in our schools. The high school is miking great' preparations for an entertainment soon, for purpose of getting a piano for the school. Bluffton High school has a piano, wRy shouldn't Decatur? The young people of the Decatur High school are bright and intelligent, , are folly aware that the time ha* come when the ancient melodian which Ry some means was transported from Noah’s Ark by the good Atget Gabriel into the Decatur high school should be replaced h- a fine piano. , Importartf Notice. I will be at the Miesse Hruse. Decatur, Ind., Nov. 10’h, at Cottage Hotel, Berne, Wednesday forenoon, Nov. nth; at Harper House, Geneva, Wednesday after noon, Nov. nth. AU persons male or female, suffering from blind, bleeding, prolapsing, ulceration or itching pile« % *c* kindly requested to call at>4 ***- n,o examination, no operation. Medicine placed direct to the diseased part* by yourself. I claim the most com plate, successfol, original and sensible method of treating thte ’ terrible disease ever ottered to the public. By this treatVWSdnVbF 1 Sv* w-xxj-i-i 11. Sirs

The band will plav O’e O'son again. J. R. Bobo w»s at Fort Wayne Wednesday on legal business. Ladies’ beaver ans for felt hats just received at Mrs. at Berne. E. A Vaughn, one of Bluffton's promt nent barrister, was in our ri'y Wednesday The infant child of John Rex died last Wednesday. Funeral on Thusday morn »*<• B. J. Terveer’s “ad” shfgitd be read by very one, whether you need a stove o» not. So look at it. Opera House May Davenport with her rosebud garden of pretty girls. Wed d4sdgy evening November 4th. On last Saturday evening there wamore drunkeness in our city than at any previous time for many a day. Rev. W. H. Conner and wife, of Rock ford, Ohio, were visiting friends in this city the forepart of this week. Go to Mrs. Sheets’ at Berne, for the latest novelties in tipps, fancy feathers, birds and the latest in fashionable head gear. Sqphia Pelz will offer for sale at her residence two miles south of Pleasant Mills on Thursday Nov. lath, two brood mares, one five-year-old horse, cattle, *hogs» wheat, oats, hay, harness and other articles. Through an over right in the list of presents with the Gaffer—Middleton wedding the name of John W, Kleinhenz and wife presenting a bedspread was omitted, but the present was acceptable. T. F. Anthony, ex*postmaster of Prom tee Cfty, la., says: “I bought one bottle of Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neu ralgia, and two doses of it did me mor\ good than all the medicine I ever took.” It radically cures in Ito 3 days. Sold and guaranteed by Holthouse, Blackburn & Co., druggists, Decatur, Ind. Rheumatism cured in a day.—“ Mystic Cure” for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radically cures in tto 3 days. Its action upon the system is remarkable and mysterious. It removes at once the cause and the disease immediately disappears. Tht first dose greatly benefits, 75 cents. Sold and guaranteed by Holthouse, Blackburr. & Co., druggists. E xcurrion rates to St. Louis Fair, Oct sth to 10th. Veiled Prophet, Tuesday, Oct. 6th. The Clover Leaf route, Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City railroad wil issue one fare excursion tickets from all stations to St. Louis and return, with re turn limit Oct. 12th. Two trains daily to St. Louis: Buffet sleeping cars in night trains. For further particulars call on nearest agent, or address, C. C. Jenkins, G. P. A. Toledo, Ohio- 28-2 Ben Schrank, feeling that as a matter of economy, he would live on sour kraut winter, he bought 2001 ounds of cabbage and a stone jar, which hte good wile in due time had worked into kraut and put in the jar, Yesterday, Ben not knowing anything about the process of making kraut, lifted up the stooe that was placed on it as awe ght. He ha>*tho stone yet, but the kraut. O where is the kraut.

The gospel temperance meetings, con ducted at the court house by Col. George Woodford, oi Chicago, are being well attended. Col. Woodford has all the elements of a successful platform orator, and his wit, humor, logic and pathos seems to be happily blended. The meetings will continue over Sabbath His subject tonight will be “Common Ground.” This lecture will probab y be the most interesting of any of the series and all should hear it. Saturday, Oct. 31, IS9I, at the livery and feed stable of Peterson & Fryainger will be sold fifty head of Montana colts, age of two to five years old, weight from nine to eleven huudred. They are bred from Norman horses and native mares and are first class in every particular; sound, kind and ea«r to handle. They are not of the pony stock. A credit of six months will be given by the purchaser giving his note with approved security, and waiving valuation or apprakeu ert laws will be required. Sale to commence at 10 o’clock a. m. F. M. Bveosa. C. M. France, Auctioneer. Berne Items. George Woodford, of Chicago, the pop ular temperance evangelist, will give a series of lectures at Berne, commencing Wednesday, Nov. 4th, at the Mennonite church at 7 p. m. Come and hear the eloquent speaker. Good singing every evening. Bring gospdl hymns with you. Allison. Morrow & Co, are shipping thousands of bushels of potatoes fr »m here this fall, Jacob Eley went to Portland last Wednesday on .busin* ss. F. K. Shaefer and A. J. Hawk are the present proprietors of the Berne Hoop Manufacturing Company. . - A H. S. Michaud made a large delivery of fruit and ornamental trees at thia place this week. H. Michaud went to Portland last Weddesday on important business. Jacob B. Ata commenced moving into his new business room this week. Normarn Jacoba and A. G. Waggoner are the present manage* oi theblatk Hocker, ' k* to

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The band «ill play O!e Olson agaY. Miss Sadi- Ar.hbold is homy agadt from an extended visit. Judge Helfer, wife ani daughter, Berth* are spends g this week with friends i* Ohio. Mrs, Daniel Sprang and Mrs, Jamee Edington visited with friehds at port this week. John Vogtew ede and three other noted hunters brought quail, eight rabbits and one pheasant Tuesday, Money to Loan—At from 6to 7 per cent on five year’s time on improved form and city property. Call on Schurger & Reed, . Mrs, Wm. E. Allison and son, Fred, of Little Rock, Ark., accompanied by her niece, Miss Minnie Orvte, left for Anderson Saturday to visit relatives. On Thursday November 12th J. M» Snyder will offer for sate at hte residence one and one half miles south of Gath, o* the old Samuel Weldy farm, on Thursday November lith, one broodmare, one yearling and one spring colt, 23 head of hogs and eight head of sheep, “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia cures in i to 3 dgys. It* action uponthe system 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-+ Last Saturday evening a married man from Rivare, was in town on a lark, a: d after filling up with "bug juice” he procured one of the “fast” women of the town and a large lot of beer bottks, proceeded to do the town in an old rattletrap of a buggy. You au*t not do so, and another time will find you in'the lock-up. One dose of Dr. Marshall’s Lung Syrup taken in the evening before retiring will give you a good night’s rest. It will cure your cough quicker than any other, and ie pleasant to-take. If you have never tried this remedy, ask your druggist for Dr. Marshall’s Luug Syrup the next tireeymi buy. It is guaranteed to give aattefhctton' Sold by all druggists. g ] Monroe Items. Quail on toast now a’ Monroe. Corn husking and krout making is on our farmers programme at present. Last Sunday the crack of the hunter’* shot-gun could be heard around Monroe, There will be a show in Monroe tomorrow night (Saturday) at the Hocker hall. Last Sunday morning about one o’clock Mr. Chas. Wittwer, an old and reapteted German citizen, living four miles south of Monroe, was aroused by masked men and was made to deliver up his n oifey. This being the tauithtin e he has had to give up his money within two weeks. Berne takes the bee cake now instead of Monroe. Riots, robberies, fights, blackmailing and many black deeds done ! n thedark. No murders yet, but time will develop murder and blood curdling taks if the good people 01 that community does not arise enmasae, hunt down and protect each other from sugh evil doers. Lemuel Johnson, the supervisor as die trict No. 4, of Washington township, complain* ot having his doubletrees, neck yoke, road *craper and bridges stolen from his district not long since, and think* they all went south. We are certain they are not needed in Monroe township, for our roads are in fine cond t’on. It would have been a kind act of the roan or men who took them to have stopped and done about a month’s work in Barnett’s district on the south line of Washington, township, for the roads and bridges in hi* district need* more than it gets. Dr. Oliver Morton Andrews ha* com pleted his new office building the past summer, and we neglected to speak of the finish in our former item*. We stopped in front of the building a few days ago, and helloed (on account of dogs) no reaesponse, but ventured up to the window, peeped in and found everything arranged to order, t’e reception room is well equipped with modern fixtures, the floors well oiled and everything comfortably arranged. The labratory 1s in another room off from the reception soom and I* , used to demonstrate tacts and where a fellow receive* the DwfoA Afew No doubt there are skeletons of mortal men, scalping knives and tomahawks there. Wo dread a doctor's office, since we we»o forced to jump through the window ol a doctor’s office to escape the wrath of the doctor. Too many drunks in Monro* by «»«® from abroad. Mr. Stmrty from Heroes and Mr. Lengthy, from Decatur, met in . Monroe the other day. After a drink and.._ th* salntiona suc'i a* they were,’ they 5 compared notes »nd nose*. Lengthy 4 claimed to haw the bulge on Shorty taf the beauty of the blo-om on their nock.. a dispute arose, atbitrators calle**, whufo, rendered a verdict in favor of stating that Length)’s nose wa* '« • »*- beautiful, it being of varigan d colws, fhvortdu purple top turnip tinged wilM’j acarlel, while Sho<ty' s #*• fovorrit a] lirga pine tomato kyrCFii Mftd