Decatur Democrat, Volume 36, Number 9, Decatur, Adams County, 20 May 1892 — Page 1

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VOLUME XXXVI.

MARY GLARE KELLY PENSION CLAIM. Mr. Martin, from the Committee on Invalid Pensions, submitted the Following Adverse Report. * (To aocomjrany S. 3004.) The Committee on Invalid Pension*, to whom was referred the bill (S 2005) granting a pension'to Mary Clare Kelly, have carefully considered the same, and now submit th? following report: This bill passed the Senate, April 14, 1892. Accompanying the bill is the re port of the Senate committee, which embraces the evidence submitted in the case and Which is as follows, viz: The Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the bill (S. 2004) granted an increase of pension to Mary Clare Kelly have ex .mined the same and report: This is a bill to increase the pension of Mrs. Mary Clata Kelly, widow of Brig. Gen. Benjamin F. Kelly. Gen. Kelly was a Virginian and raised the first regiment for the defense of the Union from that State. The stand he took and his energetic and brave conduct were of the greatest value to the Union cause. He commanded the Department of West Virginia, and received a wound that was suppose to have been fatal, but he re covered as if by a miracle. He became impoverished by reason of his U nion sen • timents and participated in the Federal service, and having never recovered from the effects of his wound, he remained in poverty, leaving nothing for the support of his family. His widow was recently pensioned at the rate rate of (30 per month, which is the highest rate allowable under the general law. ' —— It has been the habit of Congress to increase the pension* of the widows of the higher grade of officers, especially in cases corresponding with that of Gen. Kelly, ' and the committee regard this as a proper case for special legislation. The bill is reported with an amendment ■triking out the word “one hundred” in line 7, and inserting “fifty”; and inserting after the word month, in the seventh line, the words “in lieu of the pension she is now receiving” and as so amended is re ■ ported favorably with a recommendation that it do pass. The committee of the House on Invalid Pensions do not and cannot concur in the favorable recommendation which concludes the aforesaid report, for we feel that the facts stated in the report do not warrant any increase. The general pension law, which was enacted and has been in force fqr many years makes the distinction that the widow of a private soldier who has lost his life because of his military-tecord shall receive sl2 per month the widow of a second lieutenant, sls; the widow of a first lieutenant, sl7; the widow of a captain, S2O; the widow of a major, $25; the widow of a lieutenant-colonel, colonel, and all general officers, S3O. This distinction, whether right dr wrong, Is made by the general law. The widow <>t Gen. Kelly is receiving a pension already under that general law, through the Pension Bureau, and we submit that no reason known to us justifies us in increasing that pension beyond what the general law grants her. Your committee submit further, as to the fact that numerous precedents may be found fpr the favorable recommendation "irf this bill in the action ot former committees in similar cases, that to further follow such precedents would- eventually grow, if it has not already grown, into an. abuse of the power of Congresl to appropi iate money in a manner that clearly stamps the whole as class legislation. With profound respect for the memory of the gallant soldier and with a similar feeling toward his widow, the beneficiary in this bill, y >ur committee report ad versely to the bill under consideration, and recommend that it be indefinitely postponed. While we had but few geherals from this district we had a large number of privates who, while they feel for a fellow soldier, his wife and orphans, will stil feel that the widow of a private is entitled to the same amount per month as a widow of a general or any other officer. The act of our congressman will be ap proved by all his constituents. Court Proceedings. State vs John Jones, whose real name is unknown, assault and battery with intent to kill; found guilty and sentenced to the penitentiary two years. James Miller et al vs Ft. Wayne Electric Light Company ( supreme . court affirms decision of lower court. John E. King and Lavina King vs Francis Flagg, account $350; judgment for $96 75; appealed to appelate court by » defendant. Joseph May et al vs William G Sutton et al, damages, demand $1,500; settled by agreement. George W. Houser vs Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City Railway, damages, demand $3,000; dismissed. City of Bluffton v*T., St. L. & K. C. R’y, opening street; judgment appealed. Winonia Jones vs John Ross, Jr., et a.» partition; realestate ordered sold; Bobo, Lutz and Merryman appointed commissioner to make sale. Joseph Cromwell vs T., St. L. & K. C. R’y, from’ Wells county, account; judg ment for SSO. Isaac Rosenthal vs Leonard N. Stapleford, to quiet title; title quieted. Mary S. Haas vs. Amos J. Hass, from Well* county, divorce; granted. Barkley Smith et al vs Nicholas Tonnellier, account, demand $75; judgment • fprs6o. , - Schafer Bro*, vs Wm. R, Smith, ad-

ministrator of Joseph Wherry, claim, demand $22 96; judgment for sl3 70, Elizabeth H. Wherry vs Win. R. Smith, administrator of the estate of Joseph Wherry, claim, demand $1,226; judgment for $1,126. Christian Beery y« Barbary Stalter et a) partition; dismissed nicest of plaintiff Christian Hocker va Edward Marchaud, suit for money paid as aunty; judgment for $118.59 August C. Trentman vs Samuel Waggoner et al, note, demand $500; judgment for $442 22. August C. Trentman vs Samuel Waggoner ot al, note, demand $350; judgment for $17360. Memorial Day Will be observed in Decatur by the citizens. The following committees have been appointed to carry out the exercises as arranged by the committee in charge: On Invitations:—Godfrey Christen. Decorative:—John D. Hale, Robert D. Patterson, Joe Bremerkamp. Ezra Cutting, T. R. Moore, D. K. Shackley. Mrs. Kennedy, Cutting, Lutes, Doak, Roebuck, Schrock, Ca ! e. Vocal Music:—J. Q, Neptune, P. B. Thomas, C. E. Neptuna, Wils Merryman. Finance:—John S. Petirson, John W. Tindall, John Andrews. Martiaj. Music:—N. Blgckburn. Line of March:—The different organizations will form in front of their respective halls at 1 o’clock, p. m., sharp, and the movement will commence at 1:3O p. m., with the right or head of column at corner of Third and Madison streets, proceeding; thence west to Fourth street, north on Fourth street to’Jackso •, east on Jackson to Second street, south on Second to Court House square, after which the Memorial address will be delivered in the Court House, by Comrade Wilson, of Wabash, Indiana. Each order attending in a body will appoint" its officers, -who will report to the Marshal In charge of the procession, who will assign them to their positions in the column. Prohibition Convention. The Prohibitionists of Adams county held their county convention at the W. C. T. U. hall in Decatur last Saturday. The meeting was called to order by C. T. Dorwin, county chairman, opened by prayer by Rey J. Fremeens, J. E. EUworth, was elected secretary of the county. The chairman stated the object of the meeting was to elect delagates to the state con veptioqto meetinjiidianapoli*, May 25. The following delegates were elected by the convention: C. T. Dorwin, J. E. •EUsworth, Ernest Franz, Wm. Drew, Rev. John Freeman and Mrs. R. K. Allison. The alternates were: Henry Krick, P. B. Kern, M. G. Frankhouser, O. H. Miller, Henry Foreman and Mrs. Nettie Schrock. > The question was then debated whether to hold county convention before or after state convention was put to a vote and carried to hold the convention on Saturday, June 4th, at 2 p. m., and put in 'nomination a full county ticket and elect a new county committee; After the business of the convention, Rev. Kohn, of Ohio, made a short address, and Rev Lewis told why he was a prohibitionist Meeting then adjourned to meet June 4th, at W. C. T. U.'tiall. C. T. Dorwin, Chairman, J. E. Ellsworh, Sec’y. Real Estate Transfers. * ■ The following realestats transfers have been filed with the recorder during the week ending May 18, 1892: Madalena Michels to John Blakeslee lot 826, city ot Decatur.... $ 100 00 John Blakeslee to W. F. Bennett lot 839, city ot Decatur 750 00 Conrad Honeck to John B. Drummond lot 670, city ot Decatur.-. 375 00 Barclay Smith lo Daniel Stuckey w pt ne qr sec 3, tp 25, range 14, containing 76 acres 290000 W. P. Rice to John Chronister nw qr.of sw qr of sec 6, tp 27, range 15, containing4oo acres. 170000 John D. Huffman to Louis Bracht sw qr of sw qr of sec 22, tp 27, range 13.... 125000 David Evans to Jonas Kline w hf se qr of sec 16, <p 28, range 14, containing 80 acres 2600 00 Sanford P. Lenhart to David Evans lot 228, city of Decatur 1050 00 James Fravel to Peter J. Bryan ne qr of ne qr of sec 18, tp 25, range I*s, containing4o acres.. 900 00 David Evans to Della F. Evans et al lot 228, city of Decatur... 100 00 Laura A. Meeks to John W. Meeks lot 173, town of Geneva 300 00 Adams County Bank to Chas. S. Niblick 101243, city of Decatur 65000 Osaetta Sillivan to J. W. Hoskins lots 295 and 296, town of Geneva 600 00 Call for Congressional Conven- ’ tion. The delegates to the Democratic Congressional Convention of the Eleventh district, selected by the several counties therein, will) assemble in the city of Marion, Indiana, on the 30th day of June, 1892, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for representative of said district in the National Congress and transact such other business as may cotne be fore said convention at that time. The selection of sa'd delegates in the various counties will be on the ratio of one dele- ■ _ S'J V 4 ' r ’ ■ X ' .'X.' ■

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1892.

gate for every one hundred votes cast for Cleveland and Thurman electors in the presidential election of 1888. , Jerome Hkrff, Chairman Eleventh Cong’l District, Gideon Billman, of Ohio, is in the city visiting friends. “R’und Up Day" next Sabbath at the Presbyterian church, A fine six hole range for sale at H. S. Porter’s. A good organ at Porter’s. Call and get It at your own price. Th-: best leather colt halter in the market can be found at Porter’s. Messrs. Knott, Kohn and Beam, of Willshire, were in the city last Saturday Don’t forget to call at U.S. Porter for gas fittings and plumbing. He guarantees all his work. 9-4 Joha Buhler, who had the misfortunate to loss his fingers some time ago, is liable to haye his hand amputated. Philip Baker and J. F. Mann represented St. Marys lodge, No 197,1. O. O. F. in the grand lodge at Indianapolis this week. Everybody should attend Memorial ser vices, and especially all old soldiers should be on hand on Sunday before Memorial day. Owing to the delay in pipe coming the contractors on the gas pipe line have been compelled to await the commencing of the work. — CoI.H. W. Gunder did not arrive to inspect the militia Wednesday on account of washouts on the railroad. The inspection was postponed indefinately. Kerlin Bros, have opened their office in the building formerly occupied by C. BEgg as a grocery store, near the G. R. & I. depot, where they will be pleased to see all who want employment on the pipe line. Something new at Porter’s. A full line anti-rusting tin ware. This tin ware is guaranteed not to rust for three years. It is positively the newest thing out, and is made of good substantial goods. Call and see it. The contract for building the new German Reformed church at Magley has been let to Groth Holtmann, of Fort Wayne, for $5,500. When completed this church will be one of the finest in the county and cost SIO,OOO. The new election law requires voters who leave the state to be absent for some time to register before they leave. You will find the clerk ready to do the work for you. Especially should young men who are going away to work be careful to register if you prize the privilege ot voting. Care should be taken to see that every one complies with the law. Special Notice —One hundred and thirty day laborers and twenty teamsters have applied to the Labor Bureau for work. Those wishing hands for any kind of labor wid please apply to the Secretary of the Decatur Labor Bureau any evening between the hours of 7 and 9 p. in. at the Knights of Lab r hall, or address Theo. H. Ahr, Sec’y, Decatur, Ind. On May 17, 1892, at Utica, N. Y., occurred the death of the venerable Joseph Deininger, of old age. Deceased was highly respected and resided in Fort Wayne until about Sight years ago. Al though he had readied the advanced age of eighty-nine years, he retained always his intellectual faculties. He leaves to mourn his death two sons and five daughters. They are Ulric Deininger, of this' city, Mrs. W. Newman, Mrs. Magdalene Ball'Mrs. H. Leose, Joseph Deininger, Jr., of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Klix and Mrs. Buehler, of Utica, N. Y. Leßrun’s side of the case as was detailed in the Democrat last week, so far as the whipping was concerned, Jane Leßrun says Nettie would not have done so had it not been for her father, who had been provoking James about a meat bill that he owed James Leßrun’s father at one time, telling James that his mother had put him out of the house and kept him out for three weeks. This talk connected with the talk between James and Nettie's younger brother who was the one that carried the news. Young LeBrun says that the young lady is deserving the confidence of all, and no one has a right to speak wrong of her. =?■ -.7-'7-Since the close of the late civil war it has been the custom of a majority of men who took part in that memorable event to meet together about once in each year to talk over the pass events and to renew old acquaintances. On last Tuesday what is left of what was known as the 47th Indiiana' regiment met at Bluffton, for the purpose of their annual reunion. From here there was present Ira A. Blossom, Joseph Helm, J. M. Blossom, Clark Brothers, John B. Jones, Oscar Brothers, Lyman Blossom, Manassa Gilson, James Gilson, Oscar Smith and G. B. Cline. They were accompanied by Samuel Ball and Simon Barkley, of Monroeville. Harry Richards, of Dayton, Ohio, J. H Delevan and Alex. Smith of this place, while they were joined by a ffUtnbeffrom Willshire, Ohio, and the surrounding neighborhood They report a, very, pleasant time. The time of the next meeting wiil be in the fall and will be bald in this dity. So let our people be prspared to give them a royal welcome. '’’S' . ... ' . x

“Leland.” “Round Up Day." Court adjourned last Saturday. Mrc. L. C. DeVo-s is visiting friends at Portland this week. Berries and vegetables received fresh twice a day at J. Martin's. 9-2 Mrs. Samuel Doak entertained friends nt her home last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Irviu, of Winchester, is in the city the guest of Mrs J. C. Patterson. Mrs. Will Keubler entertained friends at her home last Sunday evening. If you would have meat that is cured perfectly call on Barkley & Blossom. Barkley & Blossom, the leading butchers of the city, is the pla.e to buy your meat. Mrs. E. A. Allen was at Cincinnati, Tuesday, having her eyes examined by an occulist. Mrs. John France, Mrs. A. R. Bell and Mrs. Fred Schafer were at Fort Wayne last Saturday. Mrs. Allie France and children, of Fort Wayne,Jtre visiting relatives and friends here this week. Messrs. Charles Diser and John Beckman, of Bluffton, were in the city Sunday calling on friends. For Sale—A house with two lots east of the G. R. & I. R. R., by Kirsch & Sellemeyer. qtf J. B. Miller, the barber, has moved back to Decatur, from Toledo, Ohio. No place like Decatur. The Knights ot Labor are boycotting all tobacco manufactured by Legget & Meyers, of St. Loui». Remember the City Meat Market for a tender beefsteak. Dyonis Smith, Prop. -» \ The Baptist and Presbyterian churches have been having a renovation this week in the way of cleaning and decorating. Mrs. Wm. Smith and Mrs. Z. O. Lewellen, of Monroe, Sundayed with their sister and family, Mrs. J. J. Mayer. The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held on Saturday at 2.30 p. m. All members are requested to be present. Mrs. C. G. Reynolds and little daughter, ot St. Paul, Minn., are in the city the guests of Mrs. Hill, who is Mrs. Reynold's mother. Miss Anna Fitzgerald has sold her millinary establishment on Monroe street to Mrs. Joe Coffee who will hereafter conduct the business. Next Sabbath will be “Round Up Day” at the Presbyterian church. Those to wishing to know what a “Round U p Day” is should attend. Mrs. Catharine Gaffer returned from Fort Wayne last Monday where she has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Mary Cramer, for the past few weehs. Whemyou warit anything in the fruit and vegetable' ling, call on Jake Martin. It is known that he always has the freshe»t bread, pies, cakes, etc, in the city. 9-2 Miss Sue Thompson, of Fort Wayne, the Misses Co,ra and Kitie Miesse and Harty Miesse will leave this morning for Greenville, Ohio, to attend commencement exercises. For a fine homemade summer wurst, a self cured ham, a fine piece of sugar-cured bacon and first-class bologna sausage, wiennerwurst, etc , call at the City Meat Market. Dyonis Smith, Prop. The town ot Ohio City, Ohio, which was nearly gutted by fire last fall is again being built up by handsome modern brick buildings, with great rapidity, and in a month or two the place will be its so mer self again. We have on our table a copy of the Champion of Right and Freedom in Indiana. It is the official organ of the 11 censed saloon keeper of Iridiana. Its missive is to advise the saloon keeper, which it does by advising them to follow the law strictly. Last Sunday night a sneak thief effected an entrance into the Miesse house, but did not secure any booty. The thief fell over a chair or two in the dining room and made such a noise that it awoke several persons sleeping near who scared him away, Homer Merica, huxter, loaded up his wagon last week with S2B worth of groceries and started out. He stopped at Jake Knavel's over night and upon going to his wagon the next morning found the lock broken and his goods gone. The thieves are not known, but steps will be taken to discover them. The firm of Barkley & Blossom, are men of experience, both of them being men who have been in the business longer than any other butcher in the city, so that their customers can feel assured that they will always receive the most cordial treatment and the best meat in the market. Their extensive' knowledge in that line connected with their wide acquaintance with thepeople of this county, puts them in shape so that they will have only the best of meat, as their experience has taught them "hat is required of-men who handle meat in this county. When buying meat you will always find the best there.

“Leland.” to ■- I ' . "I -1 '"I 11 ' 'nr I ’ i John T. France was at Ft. Wayne last Sunday. For fresh fish and vegetables go to the fish market north of Avurt house. 7tf W. E. Rohr, Prop’r. John Glutting, the harnessmaker, is prepared to do all kinds of carriage trimming. All work guaranteed. 8-2 Mary and Amelia Niblick will leave Saturday for Bellvue, Ky., where they will spend a few weeks with Miss Ada Closs. When you want anything in the harness line go to John Glutting, Second street, opposite Romberg’s livery stable. 8-2 The bicyclists are abroad in great numbers nowadays, and the individual who is not an expert wheelman might as well be out of the world these days. A number of the old vets of the 47th regiment from this place attended the reunion of their regiment at Bluffon, Tuesday. They all report a splendid time. Given Away—Websters Unabridged Dictionary given away with every $3.00 worth of goods purchased of me. 6tf J. H. VOGLEWKDE. Comrade Harper, of the Harper House, Geneva, was in the city Monday evening. He was on his way to Bluffton to attend the reunion of his old regiment, the 47th. John Glutting has removed his harness shop on Monroe street to Second street in Noah’s Ark, opposite Romberg’s livery stable. V 8-3 1 * On May 24th to 28th, inclusive, the G. R. & I. railway will sell excursion tickets to Cincinnati, Ohio, and return at $5.60. Return limit May 29th. Account of Musi cal Festival. Mrs. C. A. Dugan left Wednesd .y sot Baltimore, Md., where she will spend a few weeks with her husband who is attending school there. While absent she will visit other points in the east. Mrs, R. B. Allison and Mrs. Nettie Schrock are the first two women elected from this county to attend a political convention. They are delegates to the Prohibition state convention at Indianapolis on the 25th. On May 26th the G. R. &I. railway will sell excursion tickets to Richmond and return at $1 25, for special train leaving Decatur at 7:15a. m. Returning leave Richmond at 6p. m. The annual festival of the Orphans’ Home will be held on the above date. Miss Melite Numbers, of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Kate Beers, of Van Wert, Ohio, Mrs. Maggie Reynolds and daughter, of Washington, Oregon, Mrs. Jessie Townsend and M'ss Minnie Woods, of this city, formed a merry dinner party who were guests at the Miesse House last Saturday. Jake Martin has made arrangements with one of the largest berry and vegetable growers in the United States to sell his vegetables and berries on commission. This enables him to always have on hand a complete stock of goods, and will sell at lov«*r prices than any other dealer in the citv. ’92 We have on our table a copy of a new song and quartet, “My Childhood’s Happy Home,” which is a charming musical production. The words are beautilul in senti ment and the melody is captivating. The retail price is 40 cents, but ta introduce it Ihe publisher offers to mail a copy on rereceipt of only to cents, Address, P. H. Stanffer, Londoaville, Ohio. The gas is an assured fact, the water works will soon be arranged for and the street cars will follow in a short time The whole of it should be done this summer. Let the work be crowded along. If our people don’t want to do the work then let some one eke come in. There are a plenty who are ready and willing to put in water works for the city. In almost every neighborho>xi throughout the west there is some one or more persons whose lives have been saved by Chamberlain’s colic, cholera and diarrhoea remedy, or who have been cured of chronic disrrhcea by it. Such person takes especial pleasure in recommending the remedy toothers The praise that follows its introduction and use makes it very popular. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by W. H. Nachtrieb. m M. McC. Stoops, superintendent of the Dispatfh job department, has purchased the Pike County Democrat, Petersburg, and will take charge of that publication next Tuesday. Mr. Stoops has been connected with Indiana journalism tor twenty years and has a thorough acquaintance with the needs and demands of the county newspaper. He is a practical printer as well as an experienced writer and is conversant with every phase of newspaper w di ! k. He is a sterling Democrat, a young man of fine business qualities and first rate executive ability, and is possessed of abundant means to push Ms new enterprise through to complete success. He will give J’ike countv a thoroughly first-class weekly paper and the Democracy of that region a strong party organ, one in which they can place implicit confindence and view with pride. The Dispatch bespeiks tor Mr. S'oops and his excellent family a 1 v a r m welcome in thei- new home. The success 01 his journalistic venture is asIsuredCiii a-h ance if energy i>nd brains can assure it— Jfohomo Daily

'• Inland.” Daniel Berry was at Bluffton this week buying horse*. > Captain Banta, of Willshire, Ohio, was in the city thi» week. “Curby” Radamacher moved into his i new house last Monday. Will Christen, architect. Office over Pete Holthouse clothing »tore. qtf 1 Davi/J McConnehey is very low. He ' has had a stroke of appoplexy. 1 ... . . - John S. Peter»on and were at Kokomo, Monday, on business. I—, — - ■ Mrs. Mary Cramer returned home thi« week after a pleasant visit with her parents, Soloman Billman and family. M. J. Hosier and daughters, Olive and . Ada, of Delpos, Ohio, were the guests of Mrs. H. E. Hosier last Friday. Watter Phipps, who is working at Weston, on the C. & E., was in the city last Monday greeting his old frends. G. H. White is representing the French , nursery, of Clyde, Ohio, is calling on our , people. They sell only the best of stoek. Hon. M. V. B. Spencer, of Ft. Wayne, was visiting his brother, W. G. Spencer, Sr., of this city, who has been confined to the house all winter. It seems that some people can never • learn what manners are, especially when they go away from home. Decatur has at least two or three of this kind. We have noticed that when a woman asks to be taken to the silk counter she speaks in as much louder voice than when . she asks to lookiat the calico remnants. Drof. Zeigler, the veterniary surgeon is in Wh ; te county practicing surgery. He writes us that be will return about the . first of June. His letter was from Idaville. Harmon Yager, who has been in the west and south for the past year, returned home last Sunday. Harmon is looking well and says he is well pleased with his tri?- ’ Michael Stineman, of Wabash county, who has been visiting Linsey B. Oakley, of Blue Creek township, in company with Mr. Oakley made us ■ pleasant call last Monday. The “merry-go-around" on the vacant lot in the rear of this office attracts con- : siderable attention, but we don’t know I whether it is the “go-’round" or the pretty girls on horse-baek that attracts our devil’s attentioß- • The rains have been plentiful during the list ten diys, and so has the mud. The roads are muddy and the farmers are shut out of their work which is falling be- , hind. Corn planting will be a little late this season. Lewis Voglewede was married'to Miss Lena Umlor at the St. Marys Catholic church in this city last Tuesday morning. Mr. Voglewede is one as Decatur’s promising young men and can well be proud of his bride. The Democrat wishes them success and joy in the future. On last Thursday William Hoagland received the said news of the death of his brother-in-law, Harden D. Gerst, of Van Wert county. Ohio. He was born in Whitley county, Ind., in 1867, was twentyfour years, ten months and eighteen days old. Death was caused by humorage of the stomach. All persons intending to build will do well to call upon Will Christen for plans, specifications, etc. Mr. Christen has been in the business for some time, and as he has piade the building df houses a study he can save you money. Mr. Christen is well versed in his business and will give you satisfaction. On last Monday William,.Hoagland, in company with soffit of his neighbors, while coming to town was surprised to see a large snake sticking his head up through the grass. Some of them were frightened §0 they started for home, but some whose courage did runt forsake them procured a rail and made war with his snakeship, which was found to be a blue racer six feet long. Duke Stoops, formerly with this office, but more lately with the Dispatch, of Kokomo, has purchased the Petersburg Democrat. He will take possession next Monday. Stoops is a practical man in the newspaper work and the Democrats of Pike county can rest assured tlifit they will find him a thorough newspaper man, one that will give them a paper that the party may be proud of. A Democrat that will be a help to them during the campaign. The best wishes of this office follows film On last Monday night the Knigh-ts ot Pythias of several cities in Ohio and those of Decatur assembled in Ohio City, Ohio, and instituted a lodge at that place, the work being done by the Delph i* lod?e, assisted by Decatur lodge. A fine supper was served to all the Knights present and a most enjoyable time was had. Among those who attended from this city were, Richard Erwin, Dr. DeVilbiss, James 1 Place, Frank Foreman, Robert Boyd, D. M Hensley, John Peterson, Dr. Boyers, L,N. Fristoe, D. W. Beery, E. N. Dibble Frank I. J. Miesse, W. H . Reed, , Simon Fordice, Isaac Rosenthal, Alex., Hoyer, Noah Loch, A. Gr»ham, Fred , Linn, F. M. Schirmeyer Frank Li in, and A. C. Texhuue.

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“Leland.” Buy gasoline and coal oil at .Nachtrieb'*. 6tt Try one ot those clear Havana 5c cigars | tire Rosina, at Jake Martin's. 6 5 For rent.—office rooms in Mayer & Kleinhenz’* new block. 35tf Go to John Mayer’s for first class brick iStf A. C. Gregory, house painter and paper linger, solicits your patronage. 30* Money to Loan—At six per cent interest with privilege of partial payment 37tf CimiSTEN & SCHIRMEYr.R. One bottle of Wright Bros., Hair Food will stop the hair from falling out. Sold by Holthonse, Blackburn & Co. ts For Salk—lmproved farms and timber lands, also town property at prices to suit purchaser*. Schurger & Reed. 42* Mfhen Smoking call for Donovan & Coffee’s Leader for sale at Donovan & Coffee’s. 6 5* Smoker’s try one of “Doney’s” Leland sc cigars for sale at Holthouse, Blackbifrn & Co. 6 5 Money to Loan—At from 6to 7 per cent on five year's time on improved farm and city property. Call on Schurger & Reed. 42* Wright Bros, Hair Food will grow hair on the baldest head providing the hair bulb has not been destroyed. Sold by Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. 461! If you want your gas fitting dons in first-class shape and warranted call on A. Van Camp at planing mill on First street. 7tf Jemison’s great blood, liver and Kidney remedy for the diseases of the blood, liver and kidneys. Purely vegetable. Contains no mercury, a.senie or other mineral poisons. For sale by Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. " 3-4UI A Bargain—A good stable horse for sale, a full blood Norman four years old x next June. The reason for selling, poor health. Sold on goqd time and easy payment Call on or address Dr. E. H. Lebrun, Decatur, Ind. ts / . J Notice to All— That I will keep constantly on hand, as my mill 1 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. 8 Soldiers Attention—Now is the time to apply for increase, under present laws many pensioners are entitled to ' larger pensions than they are now receiv* ing. No pay unless successful. James T. Merryman, Atfyand Claim Agt Farmers and all others who desire fruit treevines 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 order*. Goods guaranteed to be first class, 1 Charles Liebenguth, of Fort Wayne having purchased the beer and bottting works of Henry Mayer, will furnish beer to Mr. Mayer’s old customers, and is desirous of forming the accuaintance of all parties whe deal in or have use for beer pop or mineral water, any of which will be delivered at your house without any extra charges. 25tf 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, hay straw, etc. He keeps everything usually kept in a first class feed store. Flour and feed delivered in any part of the city free. " ts Ladies I have opened up a dressmaking shop at my home on South Second street, opposite the old elm tree where I would be pleased to welcome my old customers .; and new ones also. Charges reasonable < and satisfaction guaranteed—fitting a specialty.- Also agent for the celebrated Williamson corset and brace. — 4tf Ella Kellison. W. H. Nachtrieb, the druggists, desires us to publish the following testimonial as he handles the remedy and believes it to b* reliable: “I bought a 50 cent bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and applied it to my limbs, which has been afflicted with rheumatism at intervals for one year. At the time I bought the Pain Balm I was unable to walk. I can truthftilly say that Pain Balm has complete!? cured me. R. 11. Farr, Ilclywdod, Kan,” Mr. A. B. Cox. the leading druggist at Holywcod, vouches for the truth of the above statement. m Excursion rates to Helena, Montana June Sth to I2th. The Glover Leaf route, Toledo, St. Louis and Kansas City rail road, will sell excursion tickets at extremely low rate. One tare for the round trip, tittturn limit to 30 days, The privilege of choice of route west of Kansas City in either direction and stop avers in Kansas, Colorado, etc. will be given. The above account meeting supreme lodge, A O. U. W. Call on nearest agent, Clover Leaf route, or address, C. C. Jenkins, , Gen’l Pass. Agent. Toledo, Ohio, 2-10. Some of the Grand Army boys may be interested in the following from Alex. B. Pope, A. D. C., Commander, Dept. Tenn.” , -KjJa and. Ga. He says: "Wc> have had an . epidemic of whooping rough heke,."(Stewart, Tenn .) and Chamberlain's Cough .Remedy has been the only medicine that has done any good There is no dangei- ' s from whooping cough when this remedy is freely given. It completely controls the disease. 50 cent bottles tor sale by W. li. , Nachtrieb. „ n>

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