Decatur Democrat, Volume 35, Number 50, Decatur, Adams County, 4 March 1892 — Page 1

VOLUME XXXV.

Joint institute Proceedings. The south bound train Saturday morn ing, Feb. 20, 1892, was crowded with friends of education, who were “headed” for Berne in order to attend' the teacher’s institute and enjoy the hospitalities tendered by the excellent cooks, and ever so . cial inhabitants of that properous village named tn remembrance of that cfty in the a . "Land of Scenery.” At an early hour Trinity Hall was filled with attentive listeners, despite the merry anvil chimes below, and the horrifying reports that “she would not stand up under such a crowd." The exercises were begun by some excellent vocal music .which was furnished under the direction of H. C. Hirschey, principal of the Berne schools. Rev. Carrol not being present, S' . J. A. Anderson, one of Wabash township teachers kindly consented to conduct the opening exercises, which consisted of prayer and a Bible lesson from the xxxii Psalm. Next following an ably written paper by E. E. Freidline, on the subject “The relatiye need of public education; or the free schools the only hope of permanency of a free republic.” Among many others were the following ideas in regard to why the whole people should become educated. The American Nation is one of the most industrous in the world She leads the world in progress. She, it was that is responsible for most of our valuable improvements in inventions. She had tor the first time the most liberal poor laws. Under her law every inventor is protected. Every citizen, be he rich or poor, has the right to be educated. His children are educated together. In every school boy, there is an opportunity for unfolding hidden possibilities. Education is growth. No one can strnd still educationally. He must progress or recede. The nation is progressing. Os the sixty-two million of population, there are yet five million who are unable to read and sprite. This makes it more necessary that the school work to prepare the rising men to become citizens of intelligence. Those who vote should know what it is to be governed. Those only who can gov ern themselves are fit to govern others. It is agreed that the state has a right to punished criminals. It it has such a right it has a right to prevent violation of law by educating the violators. There should be compulsory laws enacted and enforced. Children should read more. - The children's reading circle has books well suited to the purpose bl making thinkers and better citizens. In discussion of the subject James Sprunger offered the following: In the common schools one cannbt find time to teach so many things.. Every school boy would want to go to congress, but he should know semething of civics. The school is'the foundation of government. Daniel I Webster says that, "The schools and the free republic are insepar able.” The free school is the Worst enemy to ‘ ignorance and to monarchy. Tie illiterate who sells his vote for a few shinning coins, can’t see the beauties of an education. The worst enemy to the republic is ignorance. Il is so with the free school; ignorance is its .strongest opposer. The savage lives in suffering and is destitute. He is ignorant of a better way. The republic gives a chance to all. The school is the garden of the future republic. The school boy is soon a man. The school boy learns what influences him when he is a man. I say educate the girls and boys. Next to mother and home comes the teacher. ri Dr. Talmage says, that North and south America are one continent, but narrow at the waist. We are not two bodies; our interests are in common; the next century our vast domain will be under one rule and one government; the telephone, the telegraph, and sail ways will soon con nect them all; the boy will be the man, he must keep up or be left behind; he must be educated to continue the republic; the school and church taken away and the republic would be lost. Bina Campbell—lt may well be said, “The Common Schools aye the Hope ot our Country." It is too true that if some were left to pay for their children’s education, it would be more neglected than it now is. Free as the schools are we can • not fully educate those who should attend them. There should be an enthusiasm tor I. • the country and its schools. We have a. good system; it, when compared with New England fifty or more years ago, shows what it has done for improvement. Next subject handled was "Does a general education make us morally better?” Ida M. Long, in opening the discussion conyeyed the following ideas: Surely a general education does make us morally better. Perhaps it would be V well to consider Webster’s definition of education. I think a rel glous education is indispensible. How could we get along without Jesus? I once read Gulluer’s Travels; I didn't like Gulluer; his ideals were not phasing; swift sutned to hate mankind; his education did not make him better. Mills, Huxley and Tyndall were all infidels. Culture alone makes a men- , tai giant, but education in general means Jk more. It means to educate the physical the mental and the moral man. Ignorance ' mars the man. Eve ate the apple because rit she was ignorant; I wish she hadn’t done IP* ' so. God says* “My people do destroy for want of knowledge.",- Christ prayed, X “Father forgive them for they do not know what they do. (7i» Ar continncdnext tveek.)

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W. C T. U. Notes. The Union Signal of Feb. 25, gives a symposium of eminent, opinions on the subject of the sale of liquor on the Columbian Fair Grounds. Joseph Cook says: It is disreputable enough for the Individual citizen to become a rumseller, but it is infamous for the World’s lair to be a drunkard factory. D. F. Crothers, M. D.. - It is a question of sanitation. If it can be shown that the sale ot spirits on the ground will increase the health and comfoit of the visitors, the quietness an order of the exposition, and lessens all possible perils which follow the gathering of large erpwds then it should be permitted. The managers are in duty bound to remove every possible source of danger and provide every means of safety to the masses who will come. The saloon has no more claims than a powder or dynamite factory or any other hazardous establishment. Lady Henry Somerset says: Surely Chicago with its 5,000 saloons should be able to furnish to European visitors who wilt have intoxicants, all that they need, and the grounds should be kept clean and safe for the children and youth who will be there by the millions, Mary A. Ripley thinks that if the saloon is to be a part of the Columbian Expos! tion then the perfected products ought to be shown. That artistic development known as a rum blossom ought to occupy its usual conspicuous position. Hobnaited livers, fatty hearts, and cancerous lips, ought to be preserved in the same liquid that produced them, and given a place of promiennee. These should be men in all stages of drunkenness from the city tipler to the man in the gutter. . Some family scenes caused by drunkenness ought to be exhibited. Poverty, gaunt and thin, who were formerly sleek prosperity, show hunger clutching at the white thrbats ot little children; show cold and nakedness, forerunners of disease and death; show dishonor and theft, and mur der, all the hideoua, fiendish, lewd, begot - ton and brought forth and nourished in and by the saloon. She continues: The exhibit would be hytomplete without a Keeley Cure. It'is so" profitable for the life that now is and that which is to come, that a man should follow a course for fifteen or twenty years that is sure to bring physical ruin, and_then complacitly join the ranks cf those that march’ across to receive the “shot." Show also an abundance with its pitiable occupants for fourfifths of the paupers are made so by drink. An insane hospital also, as three-fifths of the inmates are products of the drink habit. An idiot asylum, as one-half of these wrecked lives are due to alcohol. A prison, too, four fifths of the inmates from the saloon business And do not forget the cemetery, for “Sin when it is finished bringeth forth death.” By all means give the saloon all the it wants, but compel it to exhibit its finished products. New York State has voted that its buildings on the exposition grounds shall be closed on Sunday. Lady Henry Somerset Jand Miss Wil lard are to visit the fState W. C. T. U. officers at Indianapolis soon. It is’said that in’Munich.the family al lowance of beer amounts to 565 .quarts a year for every man, woman and child. Epworth League. We clip’the following from the Western Christian-’Advocite’df Feb. “Rev. Sam Small, the Georgia evangelist, opened an eig'htfoay’s series ot revival services in Simpson churclj. Canton, Ohio, recent! y.JjThe pastor. W. J. Wilson, had thoroughly prepared’the way for- the inauguration of the’auspicious; revival, and the evangelist faced a large audience at the morning service. Mr. Small, accompanied by his wife, came fiom Canada, where, tor neariv two months he has been speaking nightly to crowds of people, nevertheless, he is vigorous, good humored, and enthusiastic and speaks with that readiness and vim which have made his addresses famous and popular all over the land.” Rev. Sam Small will’deliver’hisfamous lecture entitled * From the Bar-room to the Pulpit” at the M. E. church, in this city on the evening of March Sth. You cannot afford to miss it. Program for next literary meeting: Five minutes talklrwin Brandy-berry Satire.Matie Auten Solo ...XSadie Hale Recitation Bessie Dorwin Essay Don Quinn Paper... Ella Sprang Recitation Ollie Dailey Solo. Della Spangler ReaHingßachel Merryman Prophesyl’ossie Barkley RecitationDollle Shaffer Essayßoma Holmes Review Mary Kratner Essay Leona Devoss Discussion—Charles Brock, Edward Jones, • Homer Underwood, Irwin Hower. Question:—Was the "Secession Act" of the Southern States constitutional? “I have just recovered from a second attack of the grip this year," says Mr. J. O. Jones, publisher of the Leader, Mexia, Texas. “In the latter case I used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and I think with considerable success, only being in bed a little over two days, against ten davs for the first attack. The second attack lam satisfied would have been' equally as bad as the first’but for the use of this remedy, as I had to go to bed in about six hours after being “struck” with it, while in the first case-I was able to attend to business about two days before getting down.” 50 cent bottles for sale by W. Jl. Nachtrieb, druggist, m WANTED!—OId scrap iron for which •we will pay the highest cash price. j6tf Eagle M'f'g Co.

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1892.

To the Penitentiary. With the departure ot No. 3, at 8:52 over the Clover Leaf road we left with one of our citizens who had been so unfortunate as to be convicted of robbery and be sentenced to the Northern Prison for a period of two years, which means about 21 months absence from those who gave parting words at the train. At two o'clock the same night, we took the L. E & W, for the north, and at 5:25 landed in Michigan City, where said prison is loca ted. After walking nearly two miles, for there were no hacks or streetcars running we came in sight of the prison. The first interesting sight which met our gaze was the immense brick and stone wall, which surrounds the premises. The wall is of brick and mortar four feet thick built of the best of material, and on top lays a cap of stone one foot thick and pro jectlng one foot on each side making a surface olsix feet on top of the walls w hich is the beat of the guards at niglit. ' On entering we encountered a guard whe demanded our authority, and after being satisfied passed us on through the main entrance into the departments of the warden and assistants, who very kindly received us, and poli ely invited our friend into a separate department where the search was made, and the uniform of the Prison put on. After taking breakfast we were shown through the institution by the usher, a very pleasant gentleman, and who dedelighted in having us see all that was to be seen. First we were shown its cell halls, these are about sxß and sometimes two convicts occupy the same cell, sleepng one above the othe ron cots attached to the walls, which are made of stone and iron. There are about 700 cells and about 815 convicts to occupy them. Our friend was put to work in this department to assist in scrubbing and sweeping. Next we were shown through the cooper shops. It is said we meet familiar faces wherever we go, and shure enough here was tlie familiar face ot Mr. Holland looking some the warse on account of the confinement and labor. Mr. Holland still . protests his innocence and says the ‘wrang man is being punished for the . death Daisy Reynolds and with tears in his eyes says he knows nothing that would implicate anyone but that it is all mystery to him. About 150 men are in this building, mostly negroes. , On leaving this department we met another acquaintance with whom the writer had been acquainted !h former davs, who is serving one year for stealing, while ■ intoxicated, which he says he would not have done if sober, which by the way is • the story of a great majority of all convicts. Next we were taken to the chair sac tory where we met the notorious and well known Fred Richards, who is in good health and able to do a very good day’s work. We were informed he is a very good convict and causes them no trouble, being obedient in every respect. In the same establishment we met Willard Elzy whose time expires in twenty days Willard sayshe is coming back to Decatur and be a good citizen and a man among men. We also met Werstwhois in good health and looking very heariy. All the conviets look pale (exceot negroes) being kept from the sun light and working indoors. We olso visited the boot and shoe faciory and wolen mills, which turn out annually thousands of dollars worth of goods. By the way the institution is self supporting and expects this year to turn over to the state at least $20,000 of earned ' surplus from the labor of the inmates. ' Last month, the warden informed us, the institution turned ovea $2 500 surplus I which goes into the state ifond, in other words the convicts pay the state for con victing them, pay their board and pay the 1 officers for committing them, for the tame . is all drawn from the state treasury and ’ comgs back to the county doing the work, ’ and still there is a large surplus left for ■ other state expenses, making the prison an institution of profit for the state instead of ' a burden pr expense. But how about the 1 inmates, where is there any profit for 1 thehi? Alas, there is none. The insti'.u 1 tion seeks the reformation of all convicts, providing them with bocks, papers and even teaching those who cannot read, to ’ read and write. Four hours each day ■ from 5 to 9p.m. is allowed each convict 1 to read papers or books, books being fur- ' nishedliythe institution if desired. ■ Most convicts do noth ok vicious, but • have a tired look which will excite the I sympathy of any citizen and make him • think that he ought to warnail who are ' drifting towards this institution to halt, go and visit the prison and ecc how he admires the institution and its advantages belore he farther goes. It is indeed sad for any one to land in this institution, but ’ those who have friends there need not ' fear that any harm will be done them, mentally, morally or physically, for the 1 chief aim of the managers is to restore 1 health first, next morals, and lastly distill into his iniiid principals oi ihahliness which 1 he may carry from the institution to his grave. ’ The W. R, ,C. will give their supper ? and entertainment at the G. A. R. hall ’ March tlth. cents and ad- ’ mission to entertainment 10 cents. The proceeds will be given to arrange the plat of ground designated for the soldiers monument in Maplewood cemetery. Program 1 for entertainment consisting of songs, recitations, dialogties', flig drill gnd stringed music. . ■ -

Peter Peterson still be 'ln town shortly, Peter the great, we mean Peter Peterson. ' Peter will be with us in a short time. Peter Peterson will be “in it” tn a short time. A. R. Bell and Levi Barkley were at Fort Wayne, Wednesday. The Corani, Thrower and Dierkmann Opera Company is coming soon. Mrs. David King died this morning at 3:3°- * Mrs. Mary C. Gaftner visited friends in Fort Wayne this week. The Democrat is the anly office that is equipped to do first class job work. Maurice Has, of Tipton, visited »with his uucle, Isaac Rosenthal, this week. B. Wemhcff and wi r e rejoice in a fine bffy at their houseUall are happy. For Rent—A good dwelling house on Third street. Call on B. J. Terveer, Mrs. W. A. Hendricks of Geneva, is visiting her parents Clinton Fisher and family. Dick Neptune, who has been attending a college of dentistry at Chicago, has returned home. The Corani, Thrower and Diekmann Opera Company will favor our citizens with an entertainment soon. Bob Fitztmmons whipped Billy Maher at New Orleans Wednesday evening. The fight was for a purse of SIO,OOO. John and Dan Niblick will leave for New York city next Saturday. David Studabaker, Jr., will accompany them. The celebrated Boston Ladies orchestra will play the accompaniment for the Cor ani, Thrower and Diekmann Opera panyThe celebrated Boston Ladies orchestra will play the accompaniments for the Corani, Thrower and Diekmann Opera Company. A horse that was hitched to the opera house lamp post and bill board became frightened and rah away Thursday. The bill board was demolished. The Republican delegation of Jay coun ty headed for Bluffton, and in charge of Col. Nim Headingion passed through here on last Wednesday evening. Dan Ufick, ufiSonroe, yr as jq»the citylast Tuesday getting his pension check cashed which he received from Uncle Sam. Dan is deserving of the same, as he was a good soldier and is one of Adams county’s most worthy citizens. Oui- townsman, Peter Forbing, now walks with a cane. Peter was at Fort Wayne on last Thursday evening and attempted to get off of the cars in the eas: yards, wh ch he did, but the stars were ii. view for awhile. The next time he gets off a train it‘frill stand still or he will ride until it stops. 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, haystraw, etc. He keeps everything usually kept in a first class feed store. Flour and feed delivered in any part of the city free. 'Tf"" Wm. Kienning, Sr., circulated a peti tion among our citizens Saturday, sent over by Union City parties, to the Governor of the state asking that the state line be changed to the location recently established by the coast survey. It was quite liberaily signed and it is hoped that it will have some weight with the executive. We understand that a similar paper is being circulated at Union City —Fort Recovery (Ohio) News. Wanted—A reliable, but energetic man, to act as agent. Also a few local agents wanted to represent the oldest and best established nursery in the State Prompt pay. Steady employment. Best ot stock. Homegrown. Warranted true to name. Apply with reference. Stating age and experience. Address, The Snoddy Nursery Co , f 3-m Lafayette, Ind. Rev. Frazier will preach this (Friday) evening on “Pilgrims Progress/ It will be a black board sermon. To morrow evening sermon to young ladies. Sunday evening? "Better Further On." Sunday afternoon at the court house, 3:30; text, John 3:s. “Thb Mystery Explained; Regeneration made plain. Sunday evening. “The .Finger of Destiny.” Beginning Monday evening he will preach five sermons on the plan of salvation, showing five cardinal steps necessary to secure the promise of heavin, The Blaines are having an airing in the newspapers. They havs about all had a saying, and Mrs. Blaine, Jr , is now de minding ot James G. Blaine. Sr., the pub lication of tlie letters that sl.e wrote to young Blaine during their courtship, she claiming that the secretary of-state has them, al><>: Judge Thomas, the officer who passed oil the petition for divorce. Now it young Bl tine .had been like his father, had a Kentuckian tor a father in law, who would have followed him up and at the point of a sh&t gun and compelhd him to h ok after and care for the y oting woman he had 'promised to under'.marriage contract,; Maine might have'' had another I'.laine to blow her surplus wind . on. but «here shotgun policy once pre 1 vaifed the divorce mill now so lds svi v. The position Os the Senior Blaine does I not hold him free frpm mixing in the dirty scrape ■ -.

A Chalk Talk to children again Saturday. Samuel Daugherty left last week for Alabama. p Just received our line of ladies spring jackets and capes. 50-4 J. Niblick & Son. Ladies, ask to see our line of spring jackets and capes. 50 4 J. Niklick &_Son. Charles Lamar, of Warsaw, is the guest of his parents this week. Mrs. T. A. Dent, of Fort Wayne, was visiting in the city this week. Mr. Lichtenwaiter and wife, cf Fort Wayne, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Daniel Sprang. Ed Bushweiler moved to Wolcotville last Thursday where he wilLengage in the boot and shoe trade. Mrs. Fred Roop, of Willshire, Ohio, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Theodore Kennedy, this week. Lewis Swartz and Samuel Gerod were each fined one dollar and costs before ’Squire Sutith for provoke. For sale or trade, two mare colts, two and three years old, weighs 2,400. Inquire at this office. 50-2 The meetings at the Christian church continues with unabated interest. About twenty have been added to the church. Charles Egg has a large force.of men at -work this week purflhg up his new business room on south Eighth street It will be a handsome structure when completed, The Canadian, who sold suit goods around town, done a thriving business this week. This should be prohibited bylaw. • Rev. J. R. McConnehey returned to his charge in South Dakota l.st Saturday, after a few weeks visit with his parents and other friends here. Julius Krinrunel, the piano tuner of Fort Wayne, is in the city this week and will remain until next Tuesday. Any one desiring their piano tuned may leave their orders at the Miesse House. The roads are covered with water near Henry Geode’s place in Union township that several of his neighbors came to town and purchased fishing outfits this week. They expect good sport as several large fish have already been seen, R. B. Williams will offer at public sale at his residence two miles west and one and three fourth miles south of Monroe, on Thursday, March 17th, two work horses, one y earling colt, one cow, hogs, wagons, harness, plows, chickens, corn, and many other articles. Two pipe line men were up before Mayor Reed Tuesday morning. They both plead guilty of having a large sized jag on Monday evening. Their fine and costs amounted to s2l, and not having the necessary amount were sent down to board it out with Sheriff' McConnell, Deputy Sheriff Dan Erwin took Geo. Zimmerman and Joe Conner to the prison north, at Michigan City, last Sunday evening where they will serve out their terms of two years each. There were about two hundred people present to ste them oft' and bid them good bye. "X/The small child of William Suttles died Wednesday and was buried Thursday. The funeral services were held at the residence. This is the second child they have been called upon to mourn within the past menth, and they have the sympathy of the community in this their hour of aftlic! ion. W. W. Timmond, editor Portland Sun, accompanied by John Bishc-p, superintendent of the schools at Jay county, made us a pleasant call last Saturday evening while hereon business, they combinedit with pleasure. When in town gentlertien you can always find the latch s’ring hanging out. . Notice to All— That I will keep constantly on hand, at my mill' corn, oats chop, mixed chop, bran and shorts of the best quality, and at the lowest possible prices- Will deliver free to any part of the city. Call and examine stock and prices. 34 ts. City Mills, J. S, ll.yrt. John Selking, of Root- township, met with a serious and painful accident last Monday evening.' While at'a belling by the premature discharged of a revolver, the left forefinger was completely torn oft' While he will be able to attend the next belling in the neighborhobd’he will not shoot tl-.e forefinger oil’ of his lett hand again. Dr. Boy ers amputated it at the knuckle joint. “ " w-' There is no dangsr from whooping cough when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is ireely given. It.liquelies the tongue, tenacious mucus and aids in its expectoration. It also lessens the severity and frequence of the pardXVsms. of cough- . mg, and insures a spee.lv recovCTv: There is not til" east danger in giving it to children or babies, as it contains nd injurious substance. 50 cent bottles for sale by W. H. Nachtrieb, druggist. m Charles, Liebeuguth, of Fort Wayne having purchased. Hie I works ot Heiirv Mayer, willVuroish beer I .to Mr Maver’s old customers, and is desirous ot forming the accuaintance of all . parties who (n or have use tor beer . p ( >.p or mineral water,any of which will be delivered at you r h uso without anv ‘ extra charges. 25 f

Come prepared to give something to lhe school library. The exercises to night will begin promptly at 7 o’clock. Adults will be expected to contribute not less than ten cents to-night. Will you help to give the boys and girls of Decatur good books to read. , .........a Fitch Spencer, who used to be in buri ness at this place was married last Wednesday at Wauseon, Ohio A number of Decatur people “took in” the Pauline-Hall combination at the Ma sonic Temple, Ft. Wayne, last Tuetday night. The Owl Club announced a dance for April 27th; tut they have postponed it on account of the dance that will be given by the Sans Pareil club. One good book put into '.he school library will be read by many boys and girls; if put into a private library will be read by few persons. ( 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* Wright Bros , Hatr Food will grow hair on the baldest head providing the hair bulb has not been destroyed. Sold by Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. 46tf Peter Ehinger, who has been employed by Henry Westerfield, in Trinidad, Col., returned home this week. He will work at his trade, for the present, in this city. The Sans Pariel club have furnished rooms on Monroe street. Messrs. K-ng and Studebaker, the ori ginators of this- clnb should feel proud of their success. ' t De’French Quinn, who has been down in Tennessee, for two weeks, accompanied by John Tyndall, the county surveyor, returned home Monday. Mr. Tyndall will return next week. John King, J , has taken out the partition in his large business room on Monroe street. Mr. King will put in a large stock of farm implements, buggies, wagons, etc. Strawberry, raspberry and blackberryplants for sale at low figures, and genuine Early Rose potatoes for seed. W. H. Meyers, three-fourth mile west of Adams County Bank. 50-4 $2.00 per day and liberal commission paid to ag».L..- tr>rcpresent us. Quick sales, ard easy and honorable employment. Address Interstate branch, P. O. box'9o3, Portland. Indiana. 50 4 We want the people to know that the City Fish Market has changed hands and will keep a full line of fresh, fish daily. Call and see. North of court house. Wm. E. Rohr. Alex. Leßrun has rented the old M. E. church on First street for theYbenefit Jof the denomination known as Saints, who are now holding services there. Mr Leßrun is deserving of help from those interested therein, ... • . Wanted.—A strong and capable girl for general housework. German girl preferred. Must come well recommended Good wages to good girl. Mrs. C. H Worden, 279 Fairfield avenue, Et. Wayne. Ind. A, Bargain—A good stable horse for sale, a tull blood Norman" fcuFy'ears"old“ next June. The reason for sellings poor health. Sold on goodjjAfe and easy pay ment. Call on%r address Dr. E. H. Le brun, Decatur, Ind. ts Richard K. Erwin is a candidate for representative to the state legislature. Mr. Erwin was elected to the last, legislature and filled his'place with credit. He is one of Decatur's most esteemed citizen and we think deserves the approbation ot the people. The Leesburg, Florida, Commercial among other things says. "W. S. Hughes: will build two neat cottages on his lots _on east Main street. The lumber has been ordered, and the contract let to the well known firm, of Scott A ftenny.' Thisaisoar W. S. II ghes. Jacob Heinberger,of Wabash township, was arrested last Monday charged with ‘he paternity of foe unborn child of Edna Rumple of the same neighborhood..’ On Tuesday lie came to to.yn and procured a marriage license, thus putting an end to the prosecution for the present. w 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. Jam'ks T. Merryman, —Mtf— Att ! vand Claim Ag’t Last Monday evening, an intoxicated pipe man, threw ’Squire J. 11. Smith's hat in the gutter, and Dr. Neptune, who was standing near, rose up and resented foe invult,- maiy in the forekpart’of the head. Doc's hand is. pretty sore, but the other "man has hot., -repotted any injuries. * If you want fresh and reliable garden . seeds buy Landreth's Philidelphia-seeds, They are put up in dated packages, while each merthant is required to burn what he has on hand at‘the end ot the season, s > that all seeds are guaranteed new and j fresh. Sold by ll’Tfhouse, Blackburn X "'Co. p’s; ■ ■“—B—- — ■■ .

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e Fan drill. "3 At the M E. thurch. 1 ' Flag dri|l to-r ight. Girl quartette to-night, Oliver Jack Min is tery sick. From the Bar room to the Pulpit. Mrs. Samuel Galbreath is very sick. Wednesday was the first day of Lent. Free gymnastics at the Flag Festival. Go to John Mayer's for first class brick. I iStf . ,1 Don't forget the lecture Tuesday evening. The National colors at the court house , to night. ' 1 Hear the Knee-pant Quartette at the Jibrarv benefit ‘ X, ■ . v . 1 ' How;q-d Davi- was in the city on busi- ' ness, la-d Sjaturd iv. Walter Phipps, of Uniondale, was in the city, Tuesday. I Miss Nell Tierman has returned to her . home at Ft. Wax ne. Jesse Niblick & Son keeps all kinds of garden seeds in bulk. 50-4 . For rent.—office rooms in Mayer & I Kleinhenz's'new block. 35tf Mrs. J. J. Mayer is suffering with an •» [ attack of rheumatism this week. A. C. Gregory, house painter and paper hanger, solicits vour patronage. 30* Dick Townsend, of the Randall, Fort Wayne, was in the city Tuesday. J. W. Place took in the Slavin-Mitchell ■ combination at Fort Wayne last week. to Loan—On first, mortgage | on long tfoTe k Call on J. T. Baily. 1 46 ts » : Ike Rosenthal is at Cincinnati this week : purchasing a stock of spring goods. Cbffefe Bros, have placed new awnings qptn frdht of their business room. The latest designs in bracelets from 3 cents to $3 50 at D. M. Hensley's. 50-2 Remember you get everything engraved you buy at D. M. Hensley’s, free. 50-2 Mrs. A. J. Hill is visiting her brother, Van Simcoke. the druggist, at Monroe. Nicholas Nix has accepted a position as shoemaker in Henry Winnes’ shoe store. Miss Lizz e Scherr.ieyer is attending the Conservatory of Music at Ft. Wayne. The little child of John Ehrsman died last'Monday and was buried on Wednesday. Rev. N. Brandyberry will make his home at Decatiif for a time.— Geneva Herald. The girls Reformatorv at Indianapolis was entirely consumed by fire last Wednesday morning. Genuine Amsoma mcklel alarm clock for $1.50, without alarm for sl.lO, at D. M. Hensley's. 50-2 The infant’child of Mr. and Mrs. 01. Snellen, of north Ninth street isjseriously ill with lung fever, Mrs. S. E. Chubb'left for, Kansas City last Monday. She Will return to this city sometime next June. . Mrs. Matt Timmons, of Geneva, has been in the city the past tew days.visiting her daughter. Mrs. J. F France. — Mrs. Doke Robins, of Portland," was viriTing her sistTr'.'Mrs: L. C. Devoss, last — fl week, returning home Monday. Mrs. Will Keubler entertained a number of friends last Sunday,(complimentary Miss Freeman, of Fort Wayne. Miss Cantie Andrews returned to Fort Wayne, to-day. ;Qter spending a week with Mreand Mrs Jeff Bryson. / Call arid see those new Decatifos Souvenier spoons at Hensley's from 50 cents to $3. Any engraving put on free. 50-2 For Sale—lmproved forms and. timber lands, also town property at prices to suit , 4 purchasers. Schurger & Reed. 42* i One bottle of Wright Bros., Hair Food i will stop the hair from falling out. Sold by Holthohs*. Blackburn & Co. ts MoNEY.ro Loan—At six per cent interest with privilege of partial payment „_J j ;7tf Christen n Schirmrycr.,. '. | Mi« Minnie Liebnian, ot Ft. Wayne,'a cousin ot Misses Kit and Cora Miesse has been visiting in this city the past week. Daiid Buehrer Jied last Saturday and was buried on Sunday. Funeral ser.:. ,j vices were held at the German Lutheran church. Grant Weisel!, editor of the Neosho - ' Times, of Neosho, Missouri has been in the citv this week shaking hands with'his '. olit-triend.-j —JartSjievelpi the Morris ? Daily • ■ ’•Nines, of VlNrris. IHfi with the name of 1, Wm. M. ■Reed "at. the mast head. The J ' paper is as spicy as a daily can be. .. ' '.'4 I I ■ Fanners and all oityers who desire fruit Us-*- — r small fruits. yhoßjd naf j a -I fai io see James- Middleton before select*s ing tfori.r good•; ior spring setting. He rep* \ ’ i resents the tfoinesv ille nursery, one of the . s ‘ I oldest and largest in Ohio, and goes direct A* -Ito the nursers to .fill all orders. Goodigx-" guaranteed to be first class. isti y -so ‘ ' ."'J