Decatur Democrat, Volume 36, Number 3, Decatur, Adams County, 8 April 1892 — Page 1

The Decatu t Democrat.

— VOLUME XXXVI.

BATTLE OVER. Bolds, Doak, Holbroke and Fetters carry off the Honors. A Brief Sketch of the Successful Candidates and Table Showing the Vote. > r ' ' The Democratic primary election in Adams county is over. The Central Committee had designated April a, as the day upon which the aspirants for Democratic honors should be come acquainted with their fate. ■■ Interest in the coming primary had been unabated for the past four weeks, and the different candidates and their friends have been industriously working to gain the required number of ballets to nominate. As is usually the case, there were two ‘or more candidates tor each office, except that of surveyor. For the nomination for treasurer there were five candidates; foi sheriff, two; for coroner two; for assessor, two; for commissioner first district, three; for commissioner Third district three. As will be observed by the statement be low, the race was ye’ry close between the leading candidates for treasurer and fhcriKs The greatest interest manifested in the race was for sheriff. • While that of treas wer ahe attrscted a gOod deal of attenttaH, more esptc'ally when the returns began coming in, and it was not until Sunday morning that it was definitely known that Daniel P. Bolds had been the lucky man. The election, all must admit, was-one of the quietest ■ that was ever held in this county. There was little or no ill-feeling between the candidates, as could be seen by the manner in which they laughed and joked with each other upon the streets. ..There,was less wire pulling than is usual upon these occasions, and as the ' voting was conducted under the AustraBtn system,; there, was no vote buying, h - ver ’ every ‘ Now since the successful candidates hsr* Keen named, who are to go before the -people, for the differeit offices in the November contest, we sincerely hope that • avety true Democrat, who has the int?K of his grand old party at heart, will accept the judgment of his fellow-Demo-Crate, and rally to the support of the nominees, who are all trustworthy honest men and true Democrats, who have lived in our county for many years and • are well known. as among the best men the party could, advocate for the different .- -hfficeS. men who Will promote the inter •Sts 6t the party and make efficient and obliging county officers, thoroughly capa- ■ -Mt of transacting the business of the officers for which they were nominated. Belowwe'give a tabulated statement of . the vote by townships. As will be ’ observed a very, light vote was cast. The following is a Lrief sketch of the successful -candidates, with their personal >n3 political records: ' ■ .John W. Tyndall, Was nominated for county surveyor for

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The foilw’ng is the names and post office address oft>-( Committeemen elected #nd the precinct they JJnion township, Adam Brown, Deca tur. Root tOv ,n8 hip« precinct, Isaac Brown, Decatir; west precinct, Frank McConnell, Monmouth. - Preble township, north precinct, Henry Lankenau, Bingen; south prgejnet, D. J. Dilling, Preble. *' Kirkland township, Samuel Diehl, c Cralgville. Washington township, west precinct, • Michael Miller, Decatur; east precinct, George W. Haefling, Decatur. St. Marys township, west precinct, David Mauller, Decatur; east precintt, Ed France, Pleasant Mills. Blue Creek township, north precinct Frank Danner, Willshire, Ohio; south’ precinct, Henrv Meyers, Beine. t >’ Monroe township, north precinct, C. •W. Hocker, Monroe; south precinct, A. .Gottschalk, Berne; midale precinct, R. C. Smith, Monroe. I# French township, Chris Ashbgucher, era Crus.

the fourth term kM Saturday, without any opposition, there being no other candi dates for the place. Mr. Tyndall was formerly of Blue Creek township where he had taught several terms of school prior to his nomination for surveyor. During the six years that he has been in office he has made an excellent surveyor and has given good satisfaction to the publ'c in general, lie is a young man of exemplary habits, and the fact of his having no opposition is a criterion of his popularity among his fellow citizens of Adams cqunty. DR. OLIVER T. MAY, Received the nomination for coronor of Adams county for the second term. He is a young and popular physician practic ing at Monroe, having been located at that place for the past five years. He is a native of Union township, and is twentynine years of age He is thoroughly fitted for the place, having especially qualified himself for the duties required of him in his present position at Valparaiso college and also at the Fort' Wayne Medical college. He is a number one young man for whom it »ill be a pleasure for the Democratic voters to cast their ballots next fall. DANIEL P. BOLDS. Daniel P. Bolds, the Democratic nominee for treasurer of Adams county is a prominent business man of Geneva. He was born in Hartford township on October 9, 1857, and followed farming until 1886 when he sold out and went to Kansas but soon returned. In 1880 he was elected constable ot Hartford township, and 1884 commissioner of the first ward in the town of Geneva, and also served two years as president of the town board. He is a member of .the Sons of Veterans, John P. Porter Camp, No. 11, division of Indiana. Mr. Bolds has been a Democrat sll his life and will easily be elected. SAMUEL FETTERS. Samuel Fetters, of Jefferson townsnip, the nominee for commissioner of the 3rd district, was born in Stark county, Ohio, May 24, 1841. riis father moved to Adams county when Sam was only three years old, where he was reared to manhood. Mr Fetters ia a true Democrat He has served eight years as justice of the peace in Jefferson township and was elected township trustee in 1888. Mr. Fetters Jias always conducted himself honorably . and honestly, and will receive a large vote I next fall. doak. Samuel? Doak, the nominee for sheriff of Adams county, w«s formerly of Blue Creek township. Several years ago Mr. Doak came to the city and went into the iumber buslness. He had a hard race but nevertheless came out victorious, and is the only man that has beat a candidate for the second term of office for a number of yearsi " Mr. Doal is a first-class Democrat and next fall will be elected to the office, which he is thoroughly capable of (filing. HENRY HOLBROKE. Henry Holbroke, of Root township, the Democratic nominee for commissioner of the Ist district, like Fetters Jis one of the largest men in the county. Henry also has a heart in him in just proportion to his body. He has never held an office before and is not one of those who seek office, but believes in letting the office seek the maij. Mr. Holbroke has always been a good honest Democrat and will be a credit to the office to which he will surely be .elected next November.

Hartford township, north precinct, Linn Grove; south precinct, Eugene Lindsey, Geneva. Wabash township, south ptecinct, Martin Herr, Geneva; north precinct, Samuel Soldner, Berne. Jefferson township, Thomas Gallogley, New Corydon. Geneva precinct, W. W. Briggs. Decatur, south precinct, Wm. Blaqk burn; Ist. precinct, and ward, Peter J. Ccflee; and precinct, and ward, Henry Stettler; jst precict,3d ward, Win. Bosse; and precinct, 3d ward, John M. Baker. The promptness and certainty. of it’s cures have made Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy famous. It is intended especially tor coughs, colds, croup and whoopi-ig cough, and is the most effectual remedy known for thestfdlscases. 50 cent bottles for sale by W. H. Nachtrieb. a Noticb—Having selected Thursday of each week as ray office day for Root town ship, I would respectfully request all pw- , sons having business to call on day. a-3 Isaac Bkown, Tiuske.

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, JNbffANA, FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1892.

"nmanMMmrTiw CONVENTIONS. Adams, Blackford and Jay Nominate a Prosecutor and Two Repre sentatives. « • Large Attendance and Good Feeling. From tbo Portland Sun. As per announcement the delegates appointed by the Democrats of Adams, Blackford and Jay counties met in the court room in Portland on Tuesday, Ap r il sth, at 1 o’clock for the purpose of placing in nomination a candidate for prosecutor for Adams and Jay, a representative for Adams and Jay, and a representative for Adams, Blackford and Jay. The judicial convention being the first on the list, the meeting was called to order by W. A. of the judi cial committee. Ex-Senator S. W. Hale, of Adams, was chosen chairman, and J. E. Bishop and S. T. McGovney were elected secretaries. Jacob Butcher, of Adams, and G. F. Gemmell, of Jay were chosen tellers. It was determined to nominate the prosecutor by ballot, The rolls of counties were called for candidates, and Adams presented the names of J- F. France and Lewis C. Devoss; George T. Whitaker and R. H Hartford were presented from Jay. FIRST BALLOT “ France 7Devoss 0 Whitaker 10 Hartford -. H SECOM) ballot France ’.. •> Devoss 1 Whitaker 9 Hartford 12 THIRD BALLOT France 5 Whitaker 10 Hartford 13 FOURTH BALLOT France 4 Whitaker 9 Hartford . .u 15 Mr. Hartfo-d having received a majority of all the votes cast was declared the nominee, Mr. Whitaker and Mr. France came forward and each showed their true Democracy in nicely chosen words for the success of the grand old Democratic party and kindly thanked their friends for their unswerving support. George Holds was elected judicial committeeman for Adams county and John T, Har.lin lor Jay. This completed the work of the judicial convention. Immediately upon the adjournment of the judicial convent-ion the representative convention for Adams and Jay was called to order. S. W. Hale, of Adams, ■ was elected chairman, and John E. Bishop and S. T. McGovney were chosen secre taries. Upon the call of counties the name of R. K. Erwin was pr esented from Adams county. Jay county had no candidate, and the nomination of R. K. Erwin was made by acclamation. The committeemen elected for the representative district composed of Adams and Jay counties, were A. P. Beatty, of Adams, and E E. McGriff, of Jay, Upon the adjournment of the representative convention of Jay and Adams, the representative convention oi Jay, Adams and Blackford convened, and S W. Hale, of Adams, was again honored with the chairmanship. Secretaries. John E. Bis hop and S T. McGovney- Upon the call ot counties Adams and Blackford had no candidate. When Jay was ca led Mr, Frank Gammell in a very complimentary speech presented'Hon. John Branttetter; and in like manner D. S. Burket presented the name of W. H. Harkins. The following is 'he vote: - Branstetter Harkins Adams •> 9 Blackford 3 3 Jay 2 13 Totals ..1.?...,... ...Lt 24 Mr. Harkins receiving a majority of the votes cast. Mr. Branstetter moved to make the nomination upanim®us. The committeemen appointed for the representative district of Jay, Adams and Blackford were J. T. France, of'Adams, Aaron Waltz, of Blackford, and W. H. Humphrey, of Jay, Drowned in th&Wabash. On last Tuesday John Steiner and Albert Auman were driving home from the town of Geneva, where they had been on business, they attempted to ford-the Wabash river. The stream had been swollen by the late rains and was so swift that the horses lost their footing carrying the wagon and its occupants down stream. Auman saved himself by dining to a small tree which had been carried down by tbe water, but Mr. Steiner and one of the horses jjere drowned. Mr. Steiner resided one' and one-hah' miles west-' of Berne, Notice to Tak-payers. Monday, April 18, 1892, is the last day for payment of taxes. The books will positively be closed on the evening of this date. Perry Robison, . I 4 'J ie.l-lire.-.Id.:111s Co.‘ • r Ashley Mann is now ready to do all kinds of plastering Any one needing any patch work done In his line, he is always ready to do the work. lie keeps the material ready at nil times. 2-4 -

A -W To the Democrats of AWarfoa county. I desire to thank the jfcany Democrats who so kindly gave me tfitir earnest tup' port on last Saturday. Tlufy may be sure that I appreciate their kindness ’shown so me and I am only sorry that I have nbt the power now at hand to'fully repay you for It all, but should any-opportunity be presented me at any 'Jtpe, it will be a source of great pleasure to me to embrace it and remember those Who with favors, support and kindness have remembered and honored me. No one can rejoice oyetpa defeat, some do not even appreciate*'.,victory, but one thing I am proud of an&thax is this that I stand before the numbered among the defeated)-without dishonest gains, illegal changes or apy false fees. True I have mentioned as being a rogue, rascal and thiar.Wfthank fortune these are untrue J and though they may have matt ..aided in my defeat, I would ratherjbe falsely accused and defeated than ii fitfully accused Os some woeful wrong arfi over a denial of it all be successful; I fcauld rather stand alone without friends or position, oqcup?tion or money and stand acquitted, than have them all and be fcuflty of some dishonest scheme w hereby I had obtained money, position er J friends. I would rather go down in holiest defeat than resort to dishonest mean's and be victorious and I ask those who were inclined to believe rvmors true, so continue their inquiry and search until they are fully satisfied as to their intent, purpose and foundation. '.V During my term of iffice I have always endeavored as best I ccfcjd to do my whole duty in all things. Indeed Ido not know now wherein I could have made any im- ! provements. I have witfi pleasure assisted in bringing criminals to justice, treat ing them with kindness and rendering them necessary assistance. I have also assisted the state when sp requested in the prosecution-*aQd conviction of those accused, endeavoring at all times to do-no more than was my duty to do as an officer of the law and yet in the face of all this, I see and realize my defeat and though it may scathe and scare the vital seat of happiness, I still find comfort and consolation in the thought .that my defeat in this contest has far faifcd to drive me from •the Democratic raikl and I rejoice to l-:no’-v tl>p.t I may ?u opportunity, but a disposition and willingness to labor in ihe cause and for the success and triumph of Democracy in November. No one can feel any more interest in the success of the Democratic partyv.than I do no one desires to sec the principals of Democracy triumph more .than myself and if ■ my detent may in any' way aid or assist in bringing about harmony among Democratic ranks I accept it and receive the same with pleasure and stand ready to make any other neccee-sary sacrifice or perform any labor that may make her victories more sure or cert.-.in, nor shall I • • hesitate or waver in the support I give aniFpl edge mvself now that my strength shall all be for Democracy and reform. Again I say to those who so kindly aided and assisted me during this contest and at other times ( .that I thank you warmly, sincerely, kindly for it all, and my only hope is that I may be able to repay you. Wiih. kind neards I remain still a Democrat. Mark McConnell. Decatur. Ind., April, 4, 1892. Ex-Commissio:ier George Pontius was in the city this week. R. K. Erwin is visiting his brother David Erwin, at Lake City, Mich, this week. Mr. Purno, who is representing the Indianapolis Sentinel, was in the city yesterday looking up the political status of the county. Craig Miller, John Tyndall and L. C. . Miller were at Bluffton Thursday to take Royal Arch Degree in Masonry. Dr Coverdale accompanied them. George W. Carry received a pension of sl2 per month, also Mrs. Mary Whipple, widow, has been granted a pension through Robert Blackburn jension agency. Foreman’s barber shop quartette is getting to the front very rapidly. On Tuesday and Friday evenings they will entertain those who can stand it to listen. Eli Zimmerman who has been at Michigan City, reports that Diek Shrof, who used, to associate with Jordon, is in the prison north on a sentence of three years. The following parties have been licensed to wed since our last report. John Lewis Blocher to Jennie North, Willis A. Fonner to Elizabeth C, Rawley, James Short to Ascneth Siglar, Willis F. Johnson to Lena Myers, Cbas Chrisman to Mary E. Sheldon, Albert Hedrick Jo Emma Er win. a Thc’followi g is a list of th; petit and grand jurors f r the April term of the Adams Circuit, court which begins Monday Api il 11, IS9L' The grand jurors are Lemuel Rears, ThloJore Zerkle, J. D. Heiidticks, 11. S Pas on, Davis Dailey and John BailPeyT The petit Jurors ar e William Mi&r r safc4uian_£iUu8 t .Martin Smith, Lew s Reynolds, Christ Hotl'stet- ; j ter, sUmi-el ITihrman. John Keiky, John : i Clem, Jaco > Longenl erg. r. Je-se.Clark, . j Henry Dirk-en andW. A. Pickett. X'.- ’’ '

• Now an<i -■■ ■ ' : -j-; ; Cpnt Fisher is amurtg the sick. Alex. a toe l»at Wednesday. . .-j;' If jyou want, a good-binder, buy- the' Psbcrn. ’ The Ostein,to,ok firaj'-pjemium at Berlin, Pnjsi|. ■ - The Ovbera binder, is .the lightest running machirq. ■- - For bargains in Shirts go to to Pete Holthou'e,-the clothier. W. L. Coffeei,of St. Macys -Ohio, was in the city this week. Judge Studabawer was at Richmond' Thursday qn business. . Scqiething nic? m Hosiery at Pete Hoithouse’s, the clothier. ‘ U , . John King, Jr., sells the O*tetn Mnder and all kinds of farm implements.’ Peter Getter is building a two story frame residence on north Ninth street. Mrs. A. Flickinger fs at the bedside rs her daughter, Mrs; W. H. Fought, at Ge nuva . f. ,i { J' ThfC Presbyjerian Sabbath schtet ,jnli meet Saturday at 3:30 p. m. to .jafrange for Easter. Mrs. Jennie Phelps returned Thursday morn’n?. iron) an extended visit to New, YorkJan’d Pennsylvania. We are having our share of sickness. Our and daughter, Hsttie, are both on the sick list;. Sermon topic ai’Cf'ristian church Sunday morning is "Sabbath” or ‘‘Lord’s Day.” Which and Why? James Lytich, ihe-.genial clerk of the Miesse Hm»e was-at Fort Wayne Tuesday night taking iqjth'e'—‘ ——7— —;' “Now and Tberl” will (be subject ot Rey. Hunter’s Uctlire at th'e Pj-fsbyterian church 21st of thia m mth. s? U - ■ Miss Ida Maotf is’ visitigg irwnds b.ere. She has been with her ir. ether, J. E., at Butler, Pa , for some time f*st. Maj or M. L. Byers left for Warsaw Thursday, where he will inspect the War saw company of the state militia. J. H. Patterson has accepted a position with W. H. Nachtrieb, the druggist. Mir. Patterson hails front 1 Affiance, Ohio Mbs Nut’v Sf-'xftbakfer'lett 1 "for 'Luceru Mo , her home last Tuesday, after a visi here and at Bluffton of about three months. If you want a pair of pants made to order, go io Pete Holthouse, the clothier. He has the tailor who knows how to make them. John Huffman and John Eckrote, of Hartford township, was over this week. They say thejr business w as too look after the wound.d. Lewis Gast died at his nome last Monday of consumption. He was buried Friday. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church. Francis E. Giliigand wife were brought home from Columbus, Ohio, last Friday by their son. Amos. Mr. Gillig is in a critical condition o Herman Derkes, of Washington, is in our city. He is a nephew of the late Henry Derks, of this place, and one of the heirs of the e-tate. Mrs. Marv Merryman,living seven miles south of here, on last Sabbath merning broke an egg which had tour distinct and complete yelks in the same. The barn of Coat Cook, three miles north of this city, was destroyed by fijre last Tuesday evening, together with four horses, two cows, 200 busheksof wheat 300 bushels of corn, 75 bushels of oats, five tons of hay. Loss, $1,500; insurance. sSoo. . ' M At the residence of the bride's parents, Joseph Johnson, the marriage of their daughter, Miss Emma, to Albert Hendricks was solemnized by Rev. Underwood. Mr. Hendricks and his fair bride left for their future home at Muncie. F. C. Day, of Indianapolis, is in the city in the interest of the Sabbath Observ ance Society. Sabbath morning he will speak in the Presbyterian church and Sabbath evening he will address a union mass meeting at the Baptist church. Those wishin : to bear an eloquent pka for the Sbciety of the Sabbath should come out and hear him. Jacob Hiller, an industrious fanner living two miles west of the city, having become acquainted with the hardships of single life, concluded that he needed a partner with which to travel the rugged road of lite. He accordingly went back to Ohio, his former home, and by the consent of M ’.ry Landis, his betrothed, they were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The Democrat wishes them a happy life. We received the following letter last Thursday and complied with the request. County Jail. April 6, 1893. Editor' Democrat —Dear Sir:—The • undersigned philosophers, having lor a . season retired fkotn the worldTind' its van • ■ ities for the purpose of meditation and . improvement i> mind, would be be grate--1 ful for any old exchanges of your eiteemed • paper k Inch would tend tp the above 1 laudable object. Respectfully, , Socrates, Phylidon and two other Philosophers. ■ .. ■

R. K. Allison, of Berne, was in town Monday. S. W.’liale, of Geneva, was in the city Monday. Joe Work has been employed by Hens jey the jeweler. John Tyndall was at Berne last Tuesday on business. Mrs. James 11 ark less is visiting friends at Delphos, Ohio. Mrs. J. D. Edwards is visiting her parents at Rochester. James Powell, of Portland, was on the streets of our city Monday. Mrs. Samuel Doak was at Fort Wayne this week visiting .friends. ■•■ Ml — -V" A Yankey claims to btthe inventor of the German war b| '%>n. The St. Marys I.’iver Was higher this week than it has been for some time. M>ss Lucy. Kohn, of Van Wert, Ohi is the guesh oi Miss Vic Sfone. Miss Celia Rosenthal, who has been visiting at Cincinnati, has returned home. Frank Foreman runs the neatest e’ean eat and most s’y'ish barber shop in the city. Miss Vic Stone'and Mrs. Frank Dibble were at Fort Wayne last Wednesday visiting. a —~~~—yr-Al Miss Ida Mann, who has been visiting her brother. Dr. Mann, in Philadelphia, has returned hotne. Abraham Simmons, of the law firm of Mock & Simmonj, ot Bluffton, was in the city last. Saturday. ! A. R. Bell ar.d Jonn Vail, with their better halves, attended the Methodist conference at Andgr-o t, Sunday. Dr. CosteHa pgs Aoved his office upstairs over hardware store. Read his card elsewhere in this paper. The Sane Periel Club dance, which will be held in Meibers' hall, April 27th, promises to be the greatest social eventdfthe season. , _ _ , - . ». Win- Thursday was up before ’Squi re Smith last Tuursday for carrying too lajge a jag, He was find I 3 and costs> amounting io sl3 50, Dan Erwin, deputy sheriff, arrested Jack Lee, ‘qf Jeffersoa township, last week. «Chere are Awo counts against Lee here for assault and battery. Barney Kalveriska leaves to-day (Friday) for Defiance, Ohio, to spend the Jewish Passover which commences next Monday and will last eight days. The thirteenth annual encampment of the Indiana department of the G. A. R was held at Fort Wayne this week. A number of Decatur people attended. Gerke commenced work for A. R. Pierce-last Morday. Mr. Gerke is well recommended and has had several years of experience in the business. Johnie Shackley, who has been in the employ of W. H. Nachtrieb, left last Saturday night for Pawnee City, lowa, to visit his uncle. John will return in about a month. The bill board jus: south of Tim Coffee’s soloon was blown down Monday evening Tom Cloud happened to bepassing at the time and was caught under it. He was not hurt much. Girls grt married while you can get solid Silverine Thimbles with your name engraved on them for ten cents and solid silver from 45 to 7'5 cents at D. M. Hens ley’s. 2-4 Mrs. Albert Gerard died at her home in this city last Sunday. The funer, 1 • ervices were held at the Presbyterian cfiurch Tuesday. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn their loss. E. B. Macy, of Farmland, Ind, and Miss Blanch Luellen, of Winchester, have been the guests of J. J. Mayer and family the forepart of this week. Mr. Macy will attend Normal here this summer. Smith & Acker will JaLye their fine Oldefiburg coach stallion on exhibition at tne livery barn of Peterson & Frikinger on Ap.il 7, S and 9. All interested in good horses are invited to call and see this fine animal. Tim Coffee and George Worden made t b-.ton the election last week, Tim bet fl George $lO aga nst George’s hogs. George was the best gu. sser and still lias liis hogs,.. Tim is compelled to do what’s right with the boys. Albert A of Root township, while walking across his barn lot, steppedon a wire nail, and having on gum boots, the nail penetrated his foot near the baH •inflicting a severe wound. He has been suffering severely for the past week, but will soon be able to walk about, Deputy Sheriff Erwin released Jack Welsh from jail last Monday. Jack promised to leave town, as his term had not expired, Jack came up town and pro ceeded to get as’full as possible. Shortly afterwards: Dan saw him and now Jack is serving the rist of his time. During t e month of April I will sell my solid gold spectacles from $3 25 to $4 25 that always seU’from $4 50 to $5.00; as long as they last. Now is. the time to get a new pair of eyes cheap. Remember Ithis is only a . tong as this stock lasts. 2-4 D. M. Henslevl ... .. i-b . ■ •'

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11 Call < n Porter, the man that astonishes th<m all in prices. 1-4 Go to John Mayer's for first class brick ißtf For rent.—office rooms in Mayer St Kleinher.z’s new block. 35tf Just received our Spring line of Car* . pets. 1-4 J. Niblick a Son. -■ » Good city property for sale—J. R. Bobo 5 2 6 r 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* » All the latest styles in Foreign Dress Goods at J. Niblick & Son. 1-4 f For Salk—A dwelling house and two lots in Cook's addition. Enquire at this office. 1-4 s Ladies! If you want the latest novelties in Foreign Dress Goods go to J. Nib* ’ lick & Son. j-4 . You will want new harness this spring. Porter has as good a stock ot harness and c-liars ever shown to the city. 1-4 Holthouse, Blackburn & Co., have the largest stock of wall paper ever brought to Decatur. Prices guaranteed. 1-3 Money to Loan—At six percent interest with privilege of partial payment . 37tf Christen & Schirmeat-r. , One bottle of Wright Bros., Hair Food will stop the hair from falling out. Sold -by Holthons’, Blackburn & Co. ts For Sale—lmproved farms and timber lands, also town property at prices to suit | purchasers. Schurger & Reed. 42* j WANTED!—OId scrap iron for which ' we will pay the highest cash price. 361! Eagle M’f'g Co. Money to Lqan—At from 6to 7 per cent on five year’s time on improved farm and city property. Call on Schurger & Reed. 42* Leave your orders with C. T. Dorwin for Bagster <Sc Oxford Bibles, the best in the market for teachers and Bible students. -4 For sale—Three houses arid lots in the city and a good eighty acre faim two miles from Court house. Call on or address, 1 ts J. Fred France. Wright Bros, Hair Food will grow hair on the baldest bead providing the hair bulb has not been destroyed. Sold by Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. 46tf —>-7)>” — 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 not. 1-6 A Bargain—A good stable horse for sale, a full blooi Norman four years old next June. The reason for selling, poor health. Sold onjrood time and,easy payment. Call on or address Dr. E. H. Lebrun, Decatur, Ind. ts H. S. Porter-is prepared to do all kinds of upholstering. When you clean house bring all your old worn out upholstered goods to H. S. Porter. He will make them asjgood as new for a trifle. 1-4 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 be delivered at your house without any extra charges. 2stf 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. Home grown. Warranted true to name. Apply with reference. Stating age and experience. Address, The Snoddy Nursery Co f-3-m Lafayette, Ind. 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 Hart. Burdge & Co., propijetorof of the Farmers’ Flour Exchange and Feed store, situated in Noah’s Ark on Second street, will exchange flour tor wheat and pays the highest prices'ior corn, oats, hay straw, etc. He keeps everything usually kept in a first class feed store. Flour and feed delivered irv any part of the city 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 required 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 St 1 Co ’ ■' sqß For years the editor of 4he Burlington Junction, (M 0. Post, has been subject to ’ cramp colic Ur fits ot indigestion, which prostrated him for several hours and unI fitted him for business for two or three > davs. For the past year he bas bien ; using (Chamberlain’s colic, cho'era and > diarrhoera remedy whenever occasi on re- ■ quired, and it has invariably given him prompt relief. .25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by W. H. Nachtrieb. 7 ■ -7s ■ < ■