Decatur Democrat, Volume 35, Number 38, Decatur, Adams County, 11 December 1891 — Page 1

VOLUME XXXV.

OUR MILITIA COMPANY Both, useful ana Ornaments Deserving of Substantial Encourgement. There is certainty not a cit'zen in Decs tur, or Adams county, for that matter who does not appreciate the importance o a good military organization and :here i more we are sure, who does not feel prou of the one we have now. But it is not what it ought to be, ans why? First, it should be rememberer that the men who are members of this mi Htary organization are personally unde no more obligation to the county to pre serve the peace and protect the propert of the citizens ot the comonwealth, tbe you each, hence their volunteer enlistmen into this organization is at a personal an< financial sacrifice to themselves. Th j must have a hall in which to meet ard drill their organization, this with other incidental expenses cost them about sls per month* their are about 56 members wh draw from the goverment on an averag* about $2 a piece or in all some $75 pr 1 year less than what they are compelled to pay for hall rent, etc., besides their sacri fice of time and other expenses that impose quite a burden upon them, aside from th< fact that they hold themselves ready a' any moment to respond to a call from th< Citizens or the governor of the state, t quell a mob, riot or other effort to breal the peace, or to protect property, and al this at the risk of life and iimb. It naj be years, it is true beiore any deman' arises to use them, but it i-> like tire insin ance, when the loss com s the protectk • becomes a matter of vast importance Their aid may not soon be needed ar.< it may, but when it is, it will be sadly need ed and yet at that time, the very one wl < most needs the protection of mer will be least entitled to it by virtue of an; spec al aid or encouragement rendered. Os course this organization is clother’ for service when in camp, but a few da* in camp is very hard on the apperance o clothing, and after use they do not loci very creditable on dress parade. Nov •ome narrow-minded fellow will “w dontcare for the dress parade,” well, thi> may be, but if these men-so self-sacrificin'. ’ as to volunteer under circumstances that impose such responsibility and inci r such probable danger as are comprehended in a military organization under the laws of the state and all for the benefit of the general public and the peace of the neighborhood and the state, we ought to enable them to get some little sa - isfaction in return, And indeed unless some encouragement is held out, we cannot expect an organization that will be a credit in appearance or efficient in tim< s when their services may be needed. Will some of the citizens start <> a subscription to pay their hall rent and one to furnish them with a nice military uniform for occasions when their appearance would be a proper feature. This is a legitimate and reasonable'demand, if they should make it such, and if each one having a grain of personal pride, and large property interests at stake wi 1 do his part, we can have an organization which we would be proud of. The Decatur company is the best drilled company in the fourth rdgiment and will undoubtedly be one ot the companies to go to Chicago and guard the interest of Indiana at the World’s Fair and it should be the aim ot our citizens to see that they have a uniform to wear on dress parade that would be a cridit to them and Decatur. Soon Lost his Wife. Valparaiso, Ind., Dec. B—A week ago last Wednesday Jasper Pangburn and t Cynthia Clark, a beautiful young woman, were married at Cassopolis, Mich. Friday Mrs Pangburn, a bride ot but litt’e over a week, disappeared. The husband imme diately started in pursuit of his recreant spouse, finally located her at South Bend, where, in company with her paramour, a man by the name of Ray, she was arrestid Sunday night and lodged in jail. It is al leeed that Ray has a wife living at Deca / . tur, Ind.—Foit Wavne Journal. None of our Rays would do such a trick for thgy aft ftaye good looking women. \ Public School Notes. Kme pant Quartette to night. The Knee-pant Quartette fa a success Examinations next week for the World's Fair. The Art lectures are all anyone could •»k. T «tal collection tor .the Wor.k’s Fair is $12.81. There are sevepty-three pupils in the sixth room. Thirty-five too many for one teacher. , Mr. O. N. Tyndall,* Principal of the Ward .School fa out of school on account of sickness. Mrs. D. B Erwin is teaching in Mr. Tyndall’s place. Sincg its first iqtoductjon, Electric Bitters has gained rapidly in popular favor until now it is clearly. in the liad among pure medlei 1 al tonic and alterratives containing nothing which permits its use as a beverage or intoxicant it is recognized as the best and purest medicine for all ail ments oj stomach, liver or kidneis. It will cu r e sick headache, Indigestion, con stipation. and drive malaria- from the sys tern. Satisfaction guaranteed with each bottle or w |]| h e refur Price on’y 50 cents p*r bo*tle. Sold by A. R,

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Democratic Meeting. Democra'ic Mass Meeting for Adan » oun’y tor the purpose of selecting de b ites to the district convention to be hel t Bluffton, Indiana, on Jauuary 8, 1892 or the purpose of selecting a committee nan for the Eleventh Congressionvl Ditrict. On motion of R. K. Erwin Norv Uackburn was selected chairman of th< neeting. On motion of James N. Fiiston Clarl . Lutz was selected secretary. On motion of G. Christen the chai> ppointed R. K. Erwin, Martin Herr an J. Christen as a committee to formulat md report resolutions, and to select an eport the names of twelve persons e lelegates to represent Adams county b he convention aforesaid. Discussion in general in regard to th nr nner or holding the next primary elei don. The committee presented the following eport in these words: We, the undersigned, your committe< o whom was referred the matter of sui> jesting the names for delegates to tbi listrict con ention of the Eleventh Con 'ressional District, to be held at Blufftoi Indiana, on January 8,1892, for the pur >ose of selecting a member of the Stat Central Committee for said district, would nose respectfully report that they haveselected the following named persons: ohn H. Bakey. I.aac Brown, ttiri) .ankenau, Samuel Diehl, Clark J. Luiz, < rval Bl.ickbur , D«vld S. Maulir 'rank Dunner, Samuel Simison, Jon4uensschwander, L. Dunbar, S. W. Hal ohn Kelley. And we recommend to this meetit 1 hat the delegates present at said convei ion be instructed to cast their vote of th ounty, thirteen in number, regardless o' he number present. On motion of J. W. Tyndall the repor' of the committee was approved. On motion of J. H. Blakey, the deh jates from Adams county were instruct*' to cast their vote first, last and all tin time for the candidates from Adan county if there should be any at said cor: vention. Clark J. Lutz, Sec’y A Letter From EllaSchenk. Shaftsburry, Hotel, Liverpool, England, Oct, 5, 1891 Dear ones at home:—Where, oh where it home? This, indeed, is a question, but the dear ones are all in America, and just now there is no name more fraught with pleasant memories than that of dear America. Perhaps you think it sentiment to talk of such feelings, but you have never been three thousand miles from th< land of your birth, not to speak oft! e tnends of your heart, and I tell you when we came steiring into the harbor on last Saturday, the dearest sight greeted me that I have seen since leaving Dayton four weeks ago, floating from a mast-head beautiful in its simplicity, the flag of mv country, the stars and stripes—my heart bounded within me as if I had seen an ol ’ friend. I want to tell you as much of my stav here as possible, so I shall go back to the landing. Liverpool is one of tht greatest shipping points in the world, and you could not count the number ot ves seis lying at anchor, and constantly they are coming and going, so it was impossible for our vessel to land us and a small steamer called a Tendis met us out in the channel, to A us aboard and brought us to shore while another brought our baggage We landed Saturday tit about 10:30 a. tn., about half an hour before our steamer left for Africa. So we have a week in Liverpool. Mr. Lewis, of the African steamship line, met us. Then we went to the Custom House. Coming over I had for a traveling friend a Dr, McFarland, who is going to Siam in India. He had taken several voyages and had told me much that helped me, but the Custom House stories had frightened me, for he said every box must be opened. My heart sank at the thought of that immense black box, b?und with extra heavy iron and innumerable screws. My. Lewis thought it must be opened and I seated myself to prepaid for the ordeal. I must tell you how they elevate things in England. There is a kind of rolling table worked by means of immense pulleys which just rolls things up in great style. Then in the custom Louse a<e great long counters, each one marked by certain letters of the alphabet, so I took my place at a counter m rked by the letter “8,” looking. I presume, very doleful Mr. McFarland says not to worry “I’ll help you through,” which was indeed kind but presently the officers came, (not such awful looking men after all). We told who we were, showed our boxes and trfinks and, bytheway, there are just 18 bundles in all. A twinkle came into the eyes of one who seemed to be manager said ‘ we’ll just look into a box or two," opened my steamer, looked a|- Ma’s* pillow and my dosed ft. gfrapgpd it, stamped it; Opened Mfas Bittle^,did about the same, only there was no good pillow; and then st imped all the boxes and we were happy, Mr. McFarland had stood by and watched the proceedings and concluded that we were out of trouble bade us gpod bye and Started to London from there he sailed for India by wajr of the Red Sea, and then we said geod-bye t a l the good friends we met on the vqyajp <*yer, W e took a cab and came to the h nJ, the S iaftsburg, iSliKis

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11,1891.

h s is indeed r remarkable house, not i ine place, althou h very comfortable, -.osting us I suppose ? .out $2 per day, in >ur money. There is no bar, no cards, no, vhiskey connected with it. Yesterdaynorning Miss Benedict and I came into* he dnwving-room, presently the servants ame, then the master, then his two daugh :ers and a young man, wc arose to go. th* »d gentleman begged us to stay to famih vorship.itis needless to say we did. They ather we sang “What a Friend we Haie n Jesus,” then afier reading from St. Luke ve all knelt in prayer—simple, earnest irayer, after which all repeated the Lord’s >rayer, I tell you it was beautiful. Miss 3enedict went just across the street 1 o lear Charles Garre*, a great English terraerance worker, the other girls went to an Episcopalian by mistake, Mr. Lewis advised that we attend a Baptist service and the girls got lost Last night I was not feeling very well md did not go out to service, but hsd a ]uiet time at the organ wiih some of ou> avorite songs. This brings me up to Monday morning, only I forgot to tell /ou about Saturday afternoon and even ng. Mr. Lewis told us he would spend, •he afternoon with us. He came about wo o’clock and we took our first ride in a Tramm. Now what do you think that meant ? Well, it is only a two-story street car, pnd we had seats on top, we went up by a flight of stairs and there were two seats .he length of the 1 ramm, barks tassethtr Ve h d a delightful rifle, then we took va k through or taller around a pari." vhich is maintained by several wealth -e titlemen. I always thought my ideas of'Englis) tomes must be rather distorted, but I hie lever overdone the matter in wildest incy, great massive structures, gray with ime and isolated from common gaze b jraet high fences, some of them of iroi -jme of wood, some ot stone, I begin t<> ealize more and more, what is meant b; iristocracy. Here the few are rich an the many poor. Mr. Lewis said you dor/ •ee everybody driving a trap, as they eal he cart, it is only two-wheeled, 1 hav seen no four-wheeled carfiage or wagi.n since I came here, here as in America respectability he says, is measured by th< the kind of trap a man possesses. Jus :h< n a gentleman passed us in a gig paintfl yellow and black, there, he said, “is a gentleman.” In the park I spoke of is a beautiful little ake of crystal clearness and upon its bos >m I saw my first white swan. It was so zretty, it came up to the bank, children 'eed it and I held out my hand to it, md the beautiful creature floated to me I cannot tell you of all the beautiful things out I will try to give you a little idea of what I am seeing. (To be Continued; Go to John Mayer tor first-class brick ißtf For rent.—office rooms iR- Mayer & Kleijghenz’s new block. 35tf Tne author ot “OleOl-on” ted the Earth”—a. opera house Dec. 16. u Mrs. Henry Smith, ot Cincinatta, ha been visiting relatives in this city, this week. Over-coats. Ike is not dead yet. He sells overcoats at about half what others charge for them. Holthouse, Blackburn & Co., have the largest assortment ot albums ever brought to Decatur. Prices guaranteed. 38 2 For Switz Condes fine underwear go to Pete Holthouse He has got them at $2.50 per suit, worth $4.00. 37-2 For Sale—lmproved farms and timber lands, also town property at prices to suit purchasers. Schurger & Reed. 42* Ada LaCroix was seen la.t reason in •‘Lost in London.” At opera house Dec. 16, with John Dillon in “Wanted the Earth. Lamps of all descriptions and at prices to suit all at W. H. Nachtrieb’s. We are agents for the finist coal oil in thq market Will not smoke chimneys, 3?tf It is an acknowledged tact that the Misses Fitzgerald have the nicest line of millinery goods in the city. Call and see them. 3S 3 Have you seen Jason D. Smythe? If not, you can see him pt the Opera House with John Dillon in “Wanted the Earth,’’ Dec 16. Seats on sale at Heller’s news stand. You will see in “Wanted the Earth” such performers as Walter Floyd, Ida May Blake, Zich Evans. Ada LaCroix,, ,and Alice Irving, all stars in their profession. At opera house Dec. 16. Seats on sale at Heller’s News Stand. The G. R. & I railroad will se|l siqn to all pqirfts jnpludlng Qincmpati, QhD, arid Indianapolis, for the holidays at ratp of one and one thiid fare, felling days December 34th, 25th and 31st, 1891, and January 1, 1892. All tickets limited to return until January 4, 1892. Minnie Russell, da ighter of Peter Russell, aged 11 years was sent to the reform school last Saturdiy by Judge Heller. There are several more young people about that age who shoo'd, kpked after, by th .-ir patents or they will day find themselves in the same pred|eamept. The parei t>can then Name wo one hut them-selvt-8. s -X,

Wanted:—Girl at thr Burt house. Remember Saturday night at the M. E :hurch. Mrs. Kate Crary gave her audience tne description of her tours. A. C. Gregory, house painter and papt anger, solicits your patronage. 30* Samuel Fetters, the heavy weight o his county was with us awhile this week. Judge Morris, of Fort Wayne, was ir ■lis city the fore Jhrt of *he week on lega’ usiness. Two box cars and the caboose of th< fternoon local on the G. R.& I. were deailed near the depot last Saturday. Emanuel Grose received a pension r f its per month from June 27, 189)nrough his attornev, Robert Blackburn. Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. have the inest assortment of hanging, vase and bojuet lamps in the city. 38-2 Five per cent off on all goods sold at Pete Holthouse’s clothing house for the Text four weeks. 37-2 Decatur Lodge No. 571 F. & A. M. Will meet next Tuesday evening to elecifficers for the ensuing. Let every men - ier be present. Howorth’s Speciality Company ftlle * »n engagement at the opera house Monlay evening. The show was a good one md was well patronized. For fire ca-e albums, books and boo •ts or an; thing m the line of a Xmi • resent, do not fail to call on W. H. Nacl • rieb. Rock-bottom prices. 371 Closing out sale tor the next 31 da* ■o per cent off on hats, capsand glove. Jomeearly and gee a bargain. Ike Rose: hal, the mordern clothier. 37'4t M. L. Bvers has a fine line of good or Christmas. He is making speck' ;ig rs aud has a lot of fancy boxes. I ou make a present of cigars be sure to et Byers’. Christmas presents lor gents, glove-, nufflers, hats, handkerchiefs and necktie a all styles and qualities at Ike Rosen t ials, must be sold in the next 30 days Jail and save money. 37'41 The premium ofiered by the Democrat or the best display of field corn will bt warded January Ist 1892. Bring in six •f your best ears and if you have the best ou will receive the Democrat one year r ee- 38-3 John S. Bowers h„s sold and interest in lis large hardware store to Samuel J Laman the firm will be known as J. S. Sowers and Company. Mr. Laman fa a voung man of good business qualities laveing been in the employ ot Mr. Bowers <or the last six years. Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Armstrong, of Longmount Cal, left here last Wednesday or Lansing Michigan, were they will spend some time visiting freinds. The Democrat erre i last week in the name <>i he abo* e r ame parties, we reported them is Mr & Mrs Maddox the former nan e >f Mrs. Arm-trorg. Amos Clark, a prominent man of Clarinda, lowa, says: Though the recommenLtion of J. P. B irrows of our city, I gave vour Dr. Marshall’s Lung Syrup a trial n a case of savere cough, after useing it a short time my cough was cured, which net gives me such great confidence in its nerits that upon every occasion I recomnend it to my neighbors. For sale by all druggists. d Ata regular meeting of Sam Henry Post, No. 63, G. A. R. held last Saturday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—G- Christen, Commander; R. S. Elzey, Sr. Viee-Com; Kennedy. Jr. Vice-Com; J. H. Delevan, Surgeon; D. Lamar, Chaplain; J. R. Smith, Quarter Master; D. K. Shackley, Officer of the day;'Sam Chronister, Officer of the guard; Trustees:—J. D. Hale, A, J. Hill, Fb. D. Patterson. Representatives J H Barnett, J. H. Deleyan, Alternates: J. R. Srnfth, Thoa Whistler. On Thursday December 17, 1891, Peter Meyer will offer for public sale at his residence three and one-half m les southwest of Decatur, Ind , the following personal property: Two brood mares with foal, one five year old horse, one two year old Belgium colt, one jetrling colt, two •ows, one heifer, two spring calves, two brood tows, one Poland China boar, t n head of shoats, eight ewes, one two-hone wagon, one spring wagon, plowsand harrows, hay rake, fanning mill, and other farming imph ments. One double heavy -et of hurntse, hav in mow, 15 acres of corn fodder, 400 bushels of corn in crib, 11 bushel s pot a toe 3,cooking and heating stoves, all household and kitchen IqrnV tore. Sale begina a( jo 4 m. Sec bills for terqiQ. All persons knq wing thtmaelves Itidebt ed to me ar<£ kindly inviud to call and settle, either by cash < r note, by January 1, 1892.88 I have some la-ge bit's to pay at that time and money will be greatly ap predated. Thakful to my friends for their very liberal patronage in the past, I respectfully ask a continuance of the sime> assuring ybu that my very large stock and low prices on boots and shoes will merit your iurther kind favors. As ( haye dealtC leniently witft th& (y-qple for tne paiftlwo years,during the hard time*, now that good times tl.re here, I expect you.' to do what is right by me. I 3 s 43 A.. UdLTHWSIS.

Bert House wants a girl. * If you want bargsins be sure to go to the un who advertise. Miss Dessie Harrod, of Hoagland, fa ’siting her sister Mrs. Paul Hooper. Goto D. M. Hensley for your present or papa and mama, 38-2 Mrs. Smith and her son John left for Denver, Colorado la*t Tuesday night Mrs. Chas. Evans died last Sunday evening. Burial services were held Wednesday. Before the close .of this month we want nur friends to call ih and see us. Please do not fail. J. W. Newton, of Randolph county, colmel of the Indiana division of Sons o l ' Veterans, was in the city last Monday. Remember that D. M. Hensley will zngrave what is bought of him free. Cail md sec his goods. 38-2 WANTED!—OId scrap iron for which ve will pay the highest cash price. j6tf Eagle Manufacturing Co. Miss Amelia, daughter of Comtnissionr Fuelling, returned last Thursday from 1 long visit with friends in Dakota. She is in fine health. Sheriff McConnell and wife were at Indianapolis this week. They had in charge Minnie Russell, the child sent to the Reform school from this city. ' — On N\ ». , cur- there will be i> hicken dinner served at E. N. Tyrell s orner of Monroe and Third streets, th: roceeds to go to the Christian church. Money to Loan—At from 6to 7 pc: ent on five year’s time on improved irm and city property. Call on Schurger •4 Reed. ' 3 « Don’t fail to see John Dillon Company n “Wanted The Earth,” for no bett< r ihow ever gave a performance in this citj . Ipera house Dec. 16. Seats on sale a .Idler’s news stand. Frank Foreman has purchased the •gencies of the Fort Wayne & Bluffton aundries ot John Peterson. . Charles K. Sei I will still act as gather up and delivery boy. Call and see our line of fine china, in ?ruit Plates, Mush & Milk sets, Plate sets Jakes Plates, after dinner coffees. Just he thing for Christmas presents. 37'4 X Jesse Niblick Son. This world is full ot trouble. While a •arge number of the sterner sex with an iccasional one of the fairer sex are full of make juice, the trouble arising from the excessive use in juice should be carefully guarded against by every one. Mrs. L. Webb Bannisrer’s pupils at Ft. Wayne, gave a musicale to about 200 of their friends at the studio. Miss Helen C. Wood, ot this city took part in the exercises. M-rs. Bannister is an excellent :eac u r in vocal and instrumental music. E. A Phillips of tills office was called to tokomo last Saturday on account of the ‘eath ot his sfatef, Mrs. Louise A. Ray ■vl o e interment took place December 7. She leaves a husband and four small :hildren. Mrs.' Phillips accompanied dm. To Whom It May Concern. —On or before January i|st 1892, all accounts must be settled by cash or a good note. All accounts that are not settled by January 1, 1892, will be left for collection as I - must have my books settled up. 37'4 E. N. Rev. J. R. McConnehey places us under obligations to him for copies of the daily papers of Grand Fork, North Dakota. The papers speak highly of the Rev gentleman as an able Deviue and as an agent for both Dakotas for the Children’s Home Society, of which he has the gene r al management. This society finds homes tor the friendless children. Charles, Liebenguth, of Fort Wayne having purchased the beer and bottling works of Henry Mayer, will furnish beer to Mr. Mayer’s old customers, and is desirous of forming the accuaintance of all parties who deal in or have use for beer pop or mineral water, any of which w ill be delivered’’ at yeur house without any extra charges 2jtf Mrs. Kate Crary’s Art Tours were given to large audiences in the Methodist, church of this city. They have given full satisfaction in every respect. The public interest in these tours rose at the last to a real enthusiasm. I heirtily commend these ins'ructivq and pleasing entertainments to the people every where—'A. W. Dam port, pastor Methodist church, Wabash, Ind., Dee. 4, 1891. At an official meeting of the'i«t Presbyterian church held on last Wednesdy evening, at tbe church parlors. Rev. Al’en tendered his resignation as pastor in charge of said • Aiurch, which the members declined eo accept, but by resolution passed bv the members declared their fea’ty to their pastor req lifting Um to remain writh them. Th s recognition of their pastor by the member* shows thst they tally belle ve in hl n who has led them tour years and while the rr embers request him t> renadn we are sure woW voice the sentiment of all who him when we s»y the members should continue to retuse the re hnsthn end insist on his remainlni with them;

Little Gem smoking tobacco at Bjem. licking their lips in an icipation oi a b g layout. Water works is wi at ve rcid no* to protect our properly L. C. DeVoss was at F< rt Wayne on legal business this week. All who mis-ed the 1 •> tur o Mis Kate Crar\ last night wi 1 fi-nver reg et i . For the very latest novelties in holiday goods go to Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. Captain M. L. Byers manufacturers a good smoking tobacco from Havana clippings. Try it. Any one finding an undressed kid glove will please leave the same at this office tnd get reward. Andrew J. Young, of Lima, Ohio, has been granted a pension of sl2 per month through his attorney, Robert Blackburn. Fred Bohnke sold to Wm. Kuklehan nine head of hogs that weiged 2960 pounds and the nine pigs were of the same litter, George B. Long returned to Wisconsin this week. He had come here with the intention of making his home with Benj. Martin. Our grain dealers are paying for Wheat 90c; corn, 40c; rye, 85c; bushel. This is better than any of the towns surrounding us are paying. Call and see my line of silver-ware and lave your choice laid aside for you. 1 mow the price* will suit you, if yon see hem once, at Hensley’s. 38 2 • I make it a rule to give church committees and teachers an extra low price on :andy, nuts, fruits, Christmas trees and rimmings. “ J. Martin. Dr. J. T. Edwards, veterinary surgeon md dentist, treats all diseases of domestic inimals. Office at Romberg’s livery ’table. , , * 3S-4 Ike Rosenthal, the modern clothier, will sell, during the holidays, handkerchiefs, mufflers, neckties, and all other Christmas novellies at 20 per cent discount intil Christmas, The case of Meiville against Huntsman ir damages, transfered to the Allen cir •uit court, was dismissed last Tuesday for want of prosecution. The matter wa* without foundation from the start. Listen!—l have gold filled watdhes warranted for fifteen years for only $12.00, tnd at any prices you want. Call and sea my stock, I know I can suit D. M. Hensley. 38-2 If you want to make your pa or brother ir husband a nice Christmas present, go to Tone Holthouse’s shos store and get a nice pair of slippers. He has them iu al) styles, and any price. He will be sure to suit you. Alwocd Buckmaster, Harry Meyer and Fred Tabler were up before ’Squire Smitl ror comniitting an assault and battery up>n Lewis Newport this week. Lewi did not like the way the boys treated him md filed the affidavit. The case was continued. Soldiers attention —Now is tht time to apply for increase, under presen’ laws many pensioners are entitled to larger pensions than they are now receiving. No pay unless successful. James T. Merryman, 2itf Att’yand Claim Ag’t. Farmers and all others who desire fruit tree », vines and small fruits should noi 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 all orders. Good, guaranteed to be first class. 1 qtf Geneva, Ind . Dec. 12, 1892.—There i» Iron beam Bucber and Gibbs breaking plow in this neighboiho’d which I be--1 ieve to be stolen. For pa> ticulars inquirt at Herald office Geneva, Tnd., Yours E. F. Beerbower Do you intend to say that the Herald office is in your neighborhood, and that the editor must have a plow to break the news with.—Ed. Hello! ~ (Santa Claus) Hello Central. (Central) Hello Santa, what is it? Just called you up to tell you that any one wanting anything in the candy, f ruit. and nut line to go to J. Martin’s as. I am stoppi-'g with him and he has a larger a> d better lot of goods than ever before. Anr S\y Centtal, bytheway, you would hardh know me any more; t am getting so fa' Get the best meals, lunches, pies, arc cakes, fresh every day. than I ever had before at Martin's Star Bakery. Last week the Sunday sc ho >is of thici y sent out a number of canvassers to asaettain the number of children who at tend the different Sunday schools of thfa c ty. The following is the result of th* canvass: Number attending the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school, 316; number preferring the school, 430. Number attending the Baptist Sunday school 86; number prefer Ing the Baptist School, 56 Number attending the Reform school, 54; number preferlng the school, SB. Num ber amending the Christian school 168; number preferlng the school. 87 Number attending the Presbyterian school, 206; numb-r grefering the school, 131. Num bee attending the Evangelical sbool iqS; number pretering the school 86.' Number attending ’hr United Brethren school 60; number prefarring the schml 90 Per\o 1* haxv gno choice 129 Entire en ul.'nu'nt ol

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Do i t mfas Crary’s lecture to-night at the M. E. church. I J. M 'esse, the fat landlord of our city* fa nt Ft. Wavne with friends. — Mrs. Dr, Hol oway, wh(» has been visiting in Oh’o. has r tturned home. Teachers go to Jake Martin’s for your candies. 38-3 *L. B. Hale of Decatur, was visfting friends in this city last Tuesday.—Bluffton Bannea, A. R. Bell left for Washington, D.t C., a«t night. He will be g one about ten •days or two weeks. Dr. E. H. Leßrun, of Monroe, will move to Decatur next week and become a "ull-tledge Decaturite. Have you seen those $3.00 clocks at D. M. Hensley’s he is selling, if not, ft will pay you to go and see them. 38-2 Moner to Loan—At six per cent interest with privilege of partial payment. 37tf Christen & Schirmeyt.r. Ladies for a fine Xmas present call and see the assortment in queensware at J. Niblick & Son. 37*4i If you want to buy a Christmas present call on Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. Their stock is immense; their prices rock-bot-tom. 38-2 Another new line of felt hats, frames, r ancy feathers, etc., just received at the ' vlisses Fitz Gerald, and will be sold fheap. 35.3 When you want anything in the clotting line don’t forget to call on Ike Rosenhall. Overcoats, suits, and underclothes .old cheaper than can be bought el se- . vhere in the city. The time of year is here, when most of the benevalent societies elect their officers 'or the ensuing year and when editors get' nvitations to big suppers, the G. A. R. >oys talking about baked beans and al During December I sell my best Rodger J, Bros., 1847 knives and forks for $2.50 per me-holf dozen or s4.2s'per dozen. I also iave a full assortment of cheap knives D. M. Hensley 38-2 In selecting Christmas presents dpn’t erget to cal! on Lepold Yager and see iis elegant line of Rockers, Easles, Pictires, Frames, etc., also a fine line of bed room and parlor suits, which can not be luplicated for the price in the city. • Wanted—All pei sons knowing them elves indebted to tbe livery firm of xjice & Parks, will please call and settle in or before December 15th, 1891, as at that time the books will be left in the rands of a collector. 37.? Rice & Parks. Notice to All— That I will keep constantly on hand, at my mill* corn, oats, chop, mixed chop, bran and shorts of tb'e iest quality, and at the lowest possible prices- WiH deliver free to »nv wt of he city. Call and examine st »ck and irices. 34 ts. City Mills, J. S Thanking our customers for their past latronage, I shall still continue to solicit he same, as I am prepared to furnish as 'ood and as cheap drain tile from 3‘to nches as can be had in the state. All ) persons contemplating drainage this com- ‘ Ing year, will do well by calling before purchasing elsewhere. Respectfully, Z. O. Lewellen, 33 tf , Monroe, Ind. Burdge & Co., proprietorof of the Farmers’ Flour Exchange and Feed - tore, situated in Noah’s Ark on Second street, will exchange flour for wheat and >ays the highest prices for corn, oats, hay, <traw, etc. He keeps everything usually kept in a first class feed store. Flour and feed delivered in any part of the city free. ts “Toys, New and Old, with some Notea on Christmas Shopping” and “The Selection of Gilts for Young Childrep,'” are among the seasonable subject discussed in the December number of Baby* hood. In addition, there are medical - articles, by well known authorities, and "Biliousness in Children,” -‘Nursery Ven- - ’.ilation and Warming” and "The Cure of Delicate Children.”* Youug mothers will >e particularly interested in "A Novel infant Dress,” dcscribtd by the inventor Dr. F. S. Parsons; while an authentic Jacountof‘The Li.t’e Folk of the White House,” which accompanies the picture* jf the McKee children, will appeal to an •wen larger audience than that which urns to Babyhoyd as it* nursery guide. I'he “Nurseiy Table ’ presents a prolusion of dssserte, and the "Mothers’ ParHa jneiit,” a number of useful hints as to the rather dreary “Dreary Day after Christmas,” the proper choice ot book* for children, etc The m dieal editor 4'lß advice cuncerniug “Protruding Ears,’’ “The possible Cause <1 Persistant g Crying,” "The Most Rational Dr»ss " »tc. 20 centa a number,; $2 per year. Baby- /.■ nood Publishing Co ~5 Beckman St.. New . York. Every Lady and Gentleman —'v\ Within flftv ml'-es ot Decatur i* invited to call at any of the druggists Ir. ths above named town and try a 25c bottle of the great guaranted remedy tor Coughs atwi Colds. Dr. Marshall’s Lung Syrup, as it the cheaest and best Cvugh Syrup iu the world. It is pleasant to lake and the first