Decatur Democrat, Volume 36, Number 1, Decatur, Adams County, 25 March 1892 — Page 1

VOLUME XXXVI.

VOLUME 36 NUMBER 1. With this issue'the] Democrat enter* upon it* thirty-sixth year. With this year the Democrat will be again Improved and the many readers will find it as heretofore the leading newspaper of the county, and with the continuance of the patronage that has greeted it since our control of the same. We will be ss heretofore ready to furnish its readers with all the latest news of the week. The growth of the Democrat in the lastTeight years has been beyond the expectation of its most sanguine friends, having tripled its circulation which show* that the reading people of the county appreciates, the way the same ha* been conducted. It has increased in tize in the same time from',an eight column folio to*a seven column quarto, so that) it* readers have about doubled the amount of reading matter. With this year we promise to make all the improvements that will be demanded by our patrons, so that it may continue to be a welcome visitor to its thousands of readers who await its coming as they do the jovous Sabbath morning, for manj to part with it, would be like parting with a true and trusted friend. All the prosperity that the paper ha* attained is due to its many friend* who have contributed to its success so generously that the paper is second to none in any town or county of the size of ours. To them we extend our best withes and sincere thanks for all the favors that have been bestowed upon the paper, with the hope that all may continue to encourage US as in the past. Again thanking you, we start on the new year of our journey. W«C. T. U. Notes. The regular meeting will be held Satuadayj’at 3:30 p. m. at the hall. Some business of importance is to be transacted. Mitoember* pJe*»e come. Mrs. Mary E. Haggert, now of California, Pa , will give a series of lectures m Indiana, in May,’Under the auspices of the W.C.T. U. ■ In the account of the terrible tragedy recently enacted in Tiffin, Ohio, it is said the man who shot the three others and then killed himself- took several drinks of whiskey just before committing his horrible work. No doubt of it. There are 32,000 families homeless in London through intemperance. The Lord Mayor, of London, declares that 90 per cent, of the criminal cases heard in that city are due to drink. "Stop the making and selling x ot intoxicating liquors and drunkenness will be cured whether it is a disease or not.” The annual conference of the M. E. church at Philadelphia has again voted against allowing women to serve as lay delegates, but this time by a greatly decreased majority. This year the yeas and nays were almost cyenly balanced. Ten years from now those who voted nay will doubtless be ashamed to have it known. It is a sad sight to see able-bodied men, after their day’s or week’s work is done, dragged along the street in a state ot beastly intoxication; and it is hnm'lating thought that there are eighteen or twenty places in Decatur standing open ready to transform these men into worse than brutes. And it is both sad and humiliating to know that our State and Nation are partners in the crime—for crime it is—of setting and sustaining these mantraps. In the Church Union, of Februray, Rev. Lucius Hawkins, of Harrisburg, Pa., contributes a strong and pithy article “Ought Women to Vote ? ” He says “There is precisely the same sense in that question as there would be in this, “Ought Men to Vote ? ” If there is any reason why men should be permitted to exercise the right of suffrage. same reason exists why women should be permitted the same. Sex has no more to do with suffrage than it has to do with going to Church or making a visit.” Joseph Cook says: Rum selling under National auspices at the World’s Fair is Rn Insult to the schools of the land. In thirty five states the children are the dangerous effects of alcohol, that it is not a food, not nutritious, but a rank poison. By law this is taugnt in the District of Columbia, in the Territories, in the military schools at Annapolis and West Point, and in all the schools under the supervision of the general govermpent. It is a violent and absurd contradiction for the government to insist on scientific instruction in all the institutions under its care, and yet open a rum shop at Chicago. It lean insult to the churches, a menace to every home, a wrong to working men, and an intuit to all who ask for purity in municipal government. Notice to Tax-payers. Monday, April tB, >893, is the last day for payment of taxes. The books will positively be closed on the evening of this . date. Perry Robison, ' 1 4 Treasurer Adams Co.

The Decatur Democrat.

CRUSHED •Under the Wheels of , a Clover Leaf Train. Daniel M. Peterson’s Lifeless Body Picked Up by His Friends. Full * Account of the Horrible Affair, LastMondav afterpoon the horrible news was spread throughout this city that Dan iel M. Peterson, the agent of the T. St. L. & K C. Ry., at this place, had been run down and killed by a freight train on that road. Crowd* flocked to the scene of the accident. A Democrat reporter was one of the first on the ground and found the facts only too true. The lifeless body of the mangled agent lay bleeding upon the track. When train No. 52, which was late, arrived the agent, Mr. Peterson, and Walter Merriss were standing in the freight de partment of the depot. Mr. Peterson steping out exclaimed, “Well here she comes at last.” These were the last word* ever spoken by the poor man. He walked on out until he gained the main track, when he started west on the track. The train was composed of six cars, and when they arrived a number of bystanders saw the danger he was in and hallowed, but he did. not hear them, while the cars were coming upon him. It was now only twelve feet away from the victim, when the frantic appeals of the bystanders attracted his attention, but too fate. He turned as if to step from the track, he clutched at the cars, but it was useless, the blow came and the unfortunate man fell under the trucks. The cars moved on about Ijo feet before they ctnrfff be stopped, dragging the unfortunate man along *0 that when he was taken from under the trucks he was lifeless. The remains were taken to Woodward & Auten'S undertaking establishment where the body was embalmed after wfiich it was then removed to the Miesse House to await the arrival of hts brother whbTiad been "telegraphed for. ■

The deceased was twenty-six years of age and unmarried. He was a member of Northern lodge F. & A. M , of Maumee, Ohio. The members of the Decatur lodge, No. 571, took charge of the remains, which were’shipped to Kirkpatrick, Ind., and interred near that city on Wednesday. THE’CORONES’s INQUEST. W. W. Waddell, being sworn, testified as follows: I reside at Marion, Ind.; am a brakesman on the T. St. L. K C. railroad; was acquainted .with Peterson; was present at the time of accident, we had four cars ahead of engine while backing in; on passing switch with engine and two cars we pulled the pin and let the four head cars come down the main track; saw some man waive his hand, then I saw people looking under the cars and turning their heads away and thought some one was hurt and I sat one brake and the cars stopped; we were doing a jerk switch; the cars were running slow when they struck Peterson; I did not hear or see anything at the time it occurred; the accident occured about 150 feet west of the depot; I do not know whether the bell was ringing or not; rules say bell must be rang but not by whom. Wm. LeMungon—l was at the switch; I threw the switch; I then head some one hollow that we had caught a man; hurried as soon as possible to where the cars stopped; I saw a man under them; went to engine and got a jack, then raised the car and got under and took the man out; don’t know how accident happened. E. F. Foster—l live at Marion. Ind.; am a fireman on the Clover Leaf railroad, on engine 52; was not acquainted with Peterson; was present when the accident occurred; we were switching; was making a drop of four cars; G. R. & I. cars; on east end of easts with; let engine and two cars up side track and came up as far as depot; while cars were coming up Peter son stepped outside baggage room of the depot and I hollowed at him two or three times to look out, he looked up at me and only laughed and started toward the engine; he turned with his face toward the cars and put his hands up against the car with one foot outs'de of the rail when the car tripped him and after the cars passed I jumped off the engine and went to where he lay under the car; then I went back to the engine; cars were the ones switched on the main track; bell of engine was ringing; section boss hollowed at Peter son several times; a good deal of noise at the time. Wallace Merriss—l live at Ohio City; I am a section foreman on the Clover Leaf road; knew Peterson by sight; was present when accident happened; It occured near the T.,’ git. l£» &K, C. depot in the city of Decatur, Ind., between the hours of four and five o’clock; Peterson and I were in the freight room of depot,

DECATtrR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1892.

at last," (ineaning'.ihe train); we went out of depot and he started across the track, biit when he got as far as the center of the trick he stopped and seemed to be'studying about something at that time; the cars that afterward struck him were coming down the track; when the cars got within about thirty feet I called out'.to him, “look out?” Again when the cars were within twelve or fifteen %ct of him I’ hollowed to him again, then he turned, put one foot outside of track and put his hands upon 1 he endtill of the car, which had about this time struck him; the car knocked him down and dragged ,him along; he was found between the hind trucks ot the car; heard fireman hollow at Peterson to look out; there was one brakeman on top of the car* setting brakes, the engine was on the side-track at the time; there was no confusion, only what was rnadedn hollowing at Peterson at the time; could not say whether they were making a running switch at the time; cars were going very slow; there was time enough after warn ing was given for him to leave the track. Several other witnesses were examined, but their testimony did not materially differ from the above. The Coroner will not deliver his verdict for several day*. Arrested for Rape. Sheriff McConneft* arrest a citizen of Blue Creek township for rape. The affidavit alledges that on the nth day of February, 1892. Charles Young a resident of Blue Creek township, did make an assault on one Lila B. Ilatnbrick, a little girl about ten years of age, compelling her to submit to .his wishes and sinful desires, contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided and against the peace and dignity of the state of Indiana, a warrant was accordingly issued and to make sure of a safe arrest was placed in the hands of Sheriff McConnell, who went into the community the same evening and wakened up the said Charles Young. It seems from rumors that Young is somewhat a terror in the community where he lives, the injured parties fearing personal injury, and being frightened by threats from Yotofg kept the matter quiet, but by some rriitans the community heard of the affair and it be came the gossip of the neighborhood. Some one for the sake of justiceawLthe right made the affidavit in behalf of those injured. Young was accordingly brought before Squire James H. Smith and to the charge pleaded not guilty. The little innocent girl told her story in her sample way and convinced all the listeners that she told, the truth; yet casting one look from her to the defendant, a large

strong’ well - developed muscular man of near thirty summers, the crowd whispered to each other, can it be so. can it be possible that in the torm of a human being we have here in Adams county a demon worse than the lower creation who would rob the youths of our land of that which alone makes them beautiful and admwed by men and women and those who love their creator. Years ago when our county was a wilderness and' uninhabited by human habitation, when four-footed animals roamed the tMctless wilderness in their wild unchecked freedom ot nature’s own home for them where it seemed that all evil was unrestrained. No more thrilling and pittiable misfortune could their be imagined among-nature's creators than the story of little Lila B. Hambrick told on last Saturday in the court of justice. No case deserves more close attention and careful 'investigation, and if true no one could deserve a more and severe punishment. After hearing the evidence of the little girl and her parents ’Squire Smith bound the defendant over to the circuit court in the sum of sßoo for his appearance at the April term. o - — r —* At Rest. 'Samuel Galloway, of Wabash township was born August 18, 1847,, on the old homestead in Wabash township, and died March 14, 1592, after a painful illness of four weeks of paralysis; age 44 years, 6 months and 27 days. Funeral services were he'd at the family residence, Rev. Teeter officiating. In 1870 he went to McLean county, Illinois, where he worked on a farm for two years. He returned to Adams county in 1872, and on September 25, 1873, he was married to Miss* Mary E. Menefee. To theny born two children, one of which, Norval 8., is left to mourn with his mother. After returning to this county in 1872, from Illinois, Mr. Galloway engaged in saw milling, which he followed for four teen years, when in 18S5. he removed to the country and has since engaged in farming, in which he met with good success and was classed among the respected men of Wabash township. The widow and her son have the sympathy of all their friends. Notice to Tax-payers. • — Monday, April tSth, 1891, is the-last day for payment of taxes. The books will positively be closed on, the evening of this date. Perry Robison, r-4 Treasurer Adanrt'Co. Money to Loan. Lowest rales 'of interest, no <i?lay Loan* maße on farm or town property. Partial paymentk made on interest pay day. Persuns desiring loans should re out term*. 43d Hoor*«.& Beattv. • V’v r •-kE’'''-’??

Prof. Show was at Ceylon last Monday Good city property for sale—J. R. Bobo A Mr. and Mrs. Hollowell McAlhenney —a boy. Mrs. Amos Gillig accompanied Mr. and Mr*. F. J. Gillig to Columbus, O. Miss Lena Omlor is suffering from hemorrage of the lungs. Her case is critical. Jacob Magley is out again after being confined to the house for a long time with a felqri on his left hand, WANTJJD! —Old scrap iron for which we will pay the highest cash price. y6tf Eagle M’f’g Co. Adolph Hart has had eight years experience in the barber business and there is none better in the city. At the old elm tree. ' -f ——T Father Wilkins will deliver a Temperance sermon at the Catholic church next Tuesday evening. Everybody is invited to come out. Francia E. Gilligand wife left last Tuesday for Cohunbus, Ohio, where they wilt make an extended visit. The best wishes of our people go with the aged couple. Mrs. John Peterson, stepmother of R. S. Peterson, the banker, ot this city, died at her home in Rivare, last Wednesday, and was bpriejd jt Mt. Tabor or Thursday. We arg authorized to announce the sermon topics it Rev. Grant K. Lewis for next Sunday. Morning, “Counterfeit Christiana.” Krening, “The First Great Speciality Relllev & have purchased the barber shop Madison street formerly owned by Aibtrt Schurger. The boys deserve your patronage. Mrs. Wi^Schearer, and little son, Leo. of returned home last Friday after a few days’ visit with her sister, Mrs. J. J. family. The Decatur Commandery of the Catholic Knights, will attend the 14th annual convention of that order to be held at Toronto, Canada,on June 24th. Girls get married while you can get solid withyoor name Cngftved on fur ten ce’n fs and solid Silver from 45 to 75 cents at D. M. Hensley’*. Sheiff Dilley, of Bluffton, was in the city last Monday evening. It is rumored that he was looking for game, and there seems to be a “niggar in the wood pile.” The G R. &I. railroad will sell excursion tickets for the state encampment oL the G. A. R. at Ft. Wayne, April sth and 6th, at rate of one fair for round trip, return limited April 9th. 52-3 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. Mrs. Townsend of the Hotel Randall, of Fort Wayne, accompanied by Mrs. Ball and Mrs. Williams and daughter Edna, were the guests of Miss Marne, Burt and other friends of the Hotel Burt. Soldiers Attention —Now is the time to apply for increase, under present

laws manj- pensioners are entitled to larger pensions than they are now receiving. No pay unless successful. James T. Merryman, 2itf AtJ’y and Claim Ag’t. During the month of April I will sell my solid Gold Spectacles from $3 25 to $4.25 that always sell from $4 50 to $5 00 as long as they last. Now is your time to get a new pair of eyes cheap. Remember this is only as long as this stock lasts. ’ D. M. Hensley. Notice to All— That I will keep constantly on hand, at my mill 1 corn, oats chop, mixed chop, bran and shorts of the best quali'/, 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. Hart. Funny! But everyone will talk politics when the subject most Interesting to you is Clothing, Hats and Novelties. Let u* have your ear just one moment for Ike Rosenthal’s new goods came in to day He wants you to come in and see them for if you should need something you will be sure to get them here to suit you. His prices are popularly known to be the lowest in town and his goods are superior in style and make. 52-4 Ike Rosenthal, The Modern Clothier. D. M. Peterson, the young man who met his death at the T. St. L. & K. C, railroad came among our people a stranger but by his manly way had made friends with all in whom he came in contact be--ing a regular atiendant at the M. E. church and Sunday school. He formed tlie best of acquaintance who -with his frienefs mourn his early taking away. While here he boarded st the Miesse House and from there came the same report that we hi ar from all that a good young man has gone’trom among us. ' There is no danger from whooping cmrgtf ’When Cbxmberlat'.’,, Cough Re medv is lively given. Jt Hquelies the ton guq, ten ci -mwcus aqd aids in its expcct<h’at>on Jt also lessens the tevefby and ftequenee of the par-'gvsm* of coughing, and injures a »peedy recovery. There is riot the ieaft din„er,in giving it t' children or babiesv/i* ft contains no injurious substance. 50 \ce»t bnttleS for sale by

Go buy a “Traveler.” Mr*. Nick Miller is’verv sick. Mr*, L. C. Devo*s is visiting at Portland. Local candidate* were out in full force last Saturday. Call c n Porter, the man that astonishes them all in prices. 1-4 Dr. Christv, of Willshire, O. was in the city last Tuesday. Mrs. Peter Smith is still confined to her room on account of sickness, Eight persons united with the Metho dist church Sunday evening. George Whittaker, of Portland, was in the city the fore part ofthe week. Perhaps you are not aware that spring commenced last Saturday, the 19. When you want a first-class shaye or hair cut, call on Frank C. Foremon. Dora B. Erwin was initiated into the order of the Kngh sos Pythias last week Theodore Kennedy has put up a fish market south of the court house on Second street. You will want new harness this spring. Porter has as good a stock ot harness and collars ever shown to the city. 1-4 Henry Winnes received the third de gree ot the blue lodge ot the F. & A. M in this city last Tuesday evening. Andrew Welfley, who has been at home on a short visit, left for Fort Wayne last Monday, where he is attending college. Messrs. J. W. Place and A. C Terhune were at Willshire, Ohio, Tuesday on business and attending the institution of a K. oT-P. lodge. Americans are the greatest letter writting people on the globe, American tongues licked the backs of $37,000,000 worth of sticky stamps during the year IS9I. Bring your horse bill* to this office. We have the largest line of horse cuts in the city and can get your bills up in style. Prices reasonable. The police officers were kept busy last Tuesday night Tuesday was pay day toy Hne men stationed at this place and all proceeded to get on the outside of as much bad whiskey as possible. Married, at the residence ot the bride’s mother, on west Monroe street, Thursday evening, March 17th, by Rev, G. B. Work Andrew J. Chapman to Miss Martha D„ Sweigart. —We this" week “Turned out of our job department invitations for the Sans Pare : i club dance, which is to be given at Meibers’ hall on April 17th. The boys know where to get neat work. W’m. Hahn died at his horn? in Wren, Ohio, last Thursday, at the age of twentysix years. The remains were shipped to DeGraff, Ohio, for interment. He leaves .a wife and family. Red Key had another disastrous fire last week in which one man perished, and several business houses were consumed bv fire. Only last December the town was almost totallv consumed bv flames. H. S. Porter is prepared to do all kinds of upholstering. When you clean house bring all your old worn out upholstered goods to 11. S. Porter. He will make them as good as new for a trifle. 1-4 John Bottenberg, residing on the old Bottenberg farm, four miles north of Decatur, on Thursday, March 31, 1592, will offer for sale at public auction, horses, cat - tie, plows, wagon, buggy, harness, corn, hay, chickens, turkeys, ducks and many other articles too numerous to mention. Rev. Work will leave next Monday for Anderson to attend conference, Rev. Work has labored faithfully with us for three years and it is the wish, of not only his congregation but the majority of our people, thdt he and his esteemed compainon will be returned to this charge another year. A Knights of By thian lodge was organized at Willshire, Ohio. Tuesday after noon and night, with a charter membership of thirty two. The work of confer ring the ranks was in charge of the Rockford, Ohio, lodge and given in aver/ satisfactory manner. The new lodge is composed of the best men of Willshirejand vicinity. Several members of the order from this place and other points were present. , The Kn'ghts of Labor listened to a very interesting discourse last Sunday morning at lhe Piesbyterian church belivered by Rev. Allen. He advanced many good thoughts in teferrence to economy and manliness, saying that the laborer car, sometime curtail his expenses by dispensing of many habits which are injurious. He also said that it was necessary for us to have capi’al-with which to do busmess, but recognized the great fact that ft Is pos sible for capitalists to ibuse ttje power they possess. He did not tell the people that capital should be protected so they qati pay the laborer better wfigps, hut said that there were great wrongs to he righted. lie "'urther said that the power of ea pi 'al sh iuld be limited and that capitalists have "no right to hoard awgy wealth.to.the detri merit of the people. In short, his sermon wasprac'ical and contained no consolation sos the pr-'t-ctionis’ o • capital!-.: wfio think that thehbirer is mad? for ttvs ‘(express -purpose." 7 A. i 0.

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Did you *ee the "Traveler?” Have you met the “Traveler?” Do you know the “Traveler?” John Colchin has re-papered hi* restaur ant in elegant style. All the latest styles in Foreign Dress Goods at J. Niblick & Son. Best grafting wax ten cents per ball at Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. 1-3 Miss Glen Blue, of St. Marys, Ohio, i* the guest of Miss Mary Cutting. Anyone wanting shade trees trimmed should call on Aaron DeVinney. Wanted—A number of copies of the Democrat of March 4th, at this office. William Gil pen is among those who are (till confined to his bed with la grippe. Just received our Spring line of Carpets. 1-4 J. Niblick a Son. For Sale—A dwelling house and two lots in Cook’s addition. Enquire at this office. 1 -4 The Decatur News Stand is now in the Democrat office in charge of Wm. J. Archbold. “The Early Bird Catches the Worm,” but Jacob Closs will sell you the early cabbage plants. Ladies! If you want the latest novelties in Foreign Dress Goods go to J. Nib lick & Son. 1-4 Surveyor Kunkle, Ex Sheriff Kirkwood J. Baumgartner and Ed Dailey, of Bluff ton, were in the city last Tuesday. In the case of the State vs. Theo Zerkle before ’Squire Smith last Monday for provoke, the defendant was acquitted. Holthouse, Blackburn & Co., have the largest stock of wall paper ever brought to Decatur. Prices guaranteed. 1-3 William Jackson, of St. Marys town ship and one of Adams county’s oldest settlers is laying very sick at his home. Harry Franz had the middle finger of his left handaevered by a wjjod saw last Friday. I>. Boyers dressed®the wound. Leave -Orders with jCST. Darwin for Bagster & Oxford Bibles, the best in Miss Maggie Dorwin, one of the assistants of the Feeble Minded Institute of this state is at home with her parents this week. - Daniel Sprang is confined to his bed with trouble arising from the la grippe which at this time is principally in his back. Miss Mollie Closs has secured the service of Miss Turnan, of Fort Wayne, an accomplished cutter and fitter of ladies garments. The City Council in their meeting on last Tuesday night ordered the contracts to be let for the grading and macadamiz ing of First and Seventh streets. Married, on last Monday, Sarah O. Wedge to Thos L Miller, both of this county. Esquire Smith officiating. The happy couple have our congratulations. John Glaney, of Monroe township has just returned home from the southern part of Nebraska. He says that everything is in a favorable’ condition in that parto f the country, For sale —Three houses and lota in the city and a good eighty acre farm two miles from Court house. Call on or address, 1 ts J. Fred France. The pu : pit of the Presbyterian church will be occupied by a gentleman from Chicago. Rev. Allen is holding gospe; meeiings at Patriat, Ind., and we learn he is meeting with success. For the latest and most stylish wall paper go to Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. You are especially invited to call and examine their stock whether you buy or nbt. 1-6 Henry Mayer and August Schlegel have been granted a patent on an invention for drying and careing for brick. The boys have something that will bring them big money if they manufacture and put them on the market. Hooper & Beatty secured the letters for them. Captain John Phipps has moved to Uniondale, where he will engage in the drug trade with his son, Walter M.,who is the telegraph operator and ticket agent of the C. iE. at that place. The Capt leaves a host of friends her* who wish him success in bis new enterprize. The Crandall Machine Co., Groton, N. Y„ desires a local representative for the sale of the Crandrll Typewriter. The only high grad machine sold at SSO Equal in all respects to the SIOO writers. Reference required. Last Friday witnessed the closing of school district Na | of Union township. Quite a number were present, among Whom we are glad to note Supt. Snow. 1 A large- dinner waa cerved after which were exercises by the school, music bv Burns Bros.—All had a pleasant time Following are names of those punctual during the term: Hugh Stevens, Elwood Sti wns, Blanche Sevens, Alfred Mitch, Frqpcis l)l>llqr, Clarence Miller. Birt Wo kirger, Freddy Hindenlang, Inrz Rook, Mattie McPill, Grant McGill- No enrolled dur ng the tel m. 40. Average ,attendance, aS. Perrent, 86.

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I Go to John Mayer’s for first class brick, J Money to Loan—On first mortgage on long time. Call on J. T. Baily. 46 ts A. C. Gregory, house painter and paper ' hanger, solicits your patronage. 30* Jesse Niblick&. Son keeps all kinds of garden seeds in bulk. 50 4 ; For rent.—office rooms in Mayer & Kleinhenz’s new block. v 35tf Ladies, ask to see our line of spring jackets and capes. 5° 4 J- Niklick & Son. i&l Just received our line of ladies spring | jackets and capes. s°’4 J- Niblick & Son. Money to Loan—At six per cent in- ■ terest with privilege of partial payment 37tf Christen & Schirmeyck. One bottle oT Wright Bros., Hair Food will stop the hair from falling out Sold by Holthons-, Blackbum & Co. ts For Sale—lmproved farms and timber lands, also town property at prices to suit purchasers. Schurger & Reed. 42* Money to Loan—At from 6to 7 per cent on five year’s time on improved farm and city property. Call on Schurger & Reed. Wright Bros, Hair Food will grow hair on the baldest head providing the hair bulb has not been destroyed. Sold by Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. 46tf A Bargain—A good stable horse for sale, a full blood Norman four years old I next June. The reason for selling, poor health. Sold on good time and easy payment. Call on or address Dr. E. H. I#- • | brun, Decatur, Ind. ts '1 We desire to return our sincere; thanks • to the kind neighbors and friends who so willingly and untiringly assisted in caring 3 for our companion and mother ’ier ® last illness and burial. Sam’l Galbreath and Children. —’ Joe Heffner left last Wednesday for Pittsburg, Penn., where he expects to & make his future home. He yrill visit sev- . 7 eral cities in Ohio enroutg. Mr. Heffner is Decatur’s brightest young men and M doubt he will sucoeed in wnything he undertakes.

Rev. M. Miller, formerly of the U. B. church h£re, having resigned on ‘account of failing health, Rey. C. Bodley, of St. Paris, Ohio, has been appointed to the charge, and will preach at the U. B. church in this city next Sabbath evening. All are kindly invited. <» Fanners and all others who desire fruit tree i, vines*and small fruits should not fai to see James Middleton before selecting their goods for spring setting. He represents the.Painesville nursery, one of the oldest and largest in Ohio, and goes direct to the nursery to fill all orders. Goods guaranteed to be first class. 1 Wanted—A reliable, but energetic man, to act as agent. Also a-few local agents wanted to represent the oldest ai.d best established nursery in the State. Prompt pay. Steady employment. Best of stock. Home grown. Warranted true to name. Apply with reference. Stating age and experience. Address,

The Shoddy Nursery Co , f 3-m Lafayette, Ind. Burdge & Co., propfietorof of the Farmers’ Flour Exchange and Feed '■ store, situated in Noah’s Ark on Second " street, will exchange flour for wheat and pays the highest prices for corn, oats, hay straw, etc. He keeps everything usually kept in a first class feed store. Flour and feed delivered in any part of the city j free. ts If you want fresh and reliable garden seeds buy Landreth’s Philadelphia seeds. They are put up in dated packages, while each merchant is require? to burn what he has on hand at the end of the season, so that all seeds are guaranteed new and fresh. Sold by Holthouse* Blackburn & Co. 50 8 Messers. Coge & Sherman, of Alexan- i der, Texas, writes us regarding a remarkable cure of rheumatism there as follows: “The wife of Wm. Pruitt, the postmaster here, had been bed ridden with rheumatism for several years. She could get nothing to do her any good. We sold her a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and she was completely cured by Its use. We refer any one to her to verify this statement.” 50 .cents bottles for sale by W. H. Nachttiebr : 7 m ‘ . 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 will 0 2 be delivered at your house without any extra charges. “I have just recovered from a second attack of the grip this year,” says Mr. J. . O Junes, publisher of „the Leader, Mexia, x ’ Texas. “In the latter jjase I us&l Cham_berlain’s Cough-Remedy.- a*»d-I think with . * considerable success, qnly being in bed a little over two days, against ten davs for the first attack. The second attack lam ; satis-fiedAn-uld have been equally as bad as the first but for the use of this remedy, as I haii to go to bed in about six hours after being “struck” with it, while in th* first ca«e I wan able to attend 'o busihi sa about two <!-ys betore getting ct» cent 00'ties (o; tale by W. H. Nch rirK druggist. us