Decatur Democrat, Volume 36, Number 20, Decatur, Adams County, 5 August 1892 — Page 1

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UNCLE JOSH. His Magnificent Wedding Gift to Polly. A Bealletle Romance of Decatur with es Prominent BualneM Men. “Miss Summers —Polly —l—er —dare I—" «> But the speaker took a header over bashfulness, only to hear a sweet: "Yes, Charley.” “Can I aspire to—er—to—that is—” Again a lapse Into silence, followed by an encouraging: “Yes, Charity.” "Oh, if I might only hope to—er—to—” Another failure of language. It was seemingly a hopeless case, and it might have been, only for a demure: “Charley, I’ve said ‘yes’ twice, and if you mean it, I mean it, too, and—and—” And to this day that young man will insist that he popped the question. All this happened away “down east,” and it wasn’t long before there was a wedding. Not much longer before there came a letter from Polly’s Uncle Josh out in Indiana who wrote effusively of his de light at her exhibition of what he called "grit,” and he proposed that If the young couple would locate at Decatur, be would Start them up in lite as a wedding gift. Os course they accepted, and were soon bidding their friends adieu. A few weeks subsequent, to the above the party arrived at Decatur. Our friend Uncle Josh was in charge and led the party to his home. “After breakfast,” remarked the old man, “we’ll go out and buy your outfit To expedite matters I will order a rig from H. M. Romberg’s livery stable.” The carriage arrived, and as Polly viewed the stylish turnout with prancing horses, elaborate trappings, and a neatly dressed driver at the reins, she expressed great delight. “The stable,” remarked Uncle Josh is one of the best outfitted livery es- } , Übllshments that J know of—the three '< "S's”—Speed, Safety, Style— is its coat-of-arms. If you ever have to run to an off railroad-town, be sure to go there for •‘The basis of a home,” said the old gen tieman as they entered the carraige “is a bit of mother earth.’so we’ll go to Christian & Schirmeyer’s real estate office. They control city property that is very desirable and always has excellent bargains on hand. It will be well worth your while to know them, for if ever you want to engage a reliable party to pay taxes, collect rents, or take charge of property, they are the men to call on.” The visit resulted in interesting Charles in some very desirable city property, and an engagement for a drive into the country to view aome farm property in which these gentlemen offer some veritable bar- » gains. “Having provided you with a cage for your bird,” said Uncle Josh, "the first thing we’ll look after will be the furnishings for it.” Hereupon Polly energet cal • ly declared that she had heard so much •bout L. Yager that she desired to go there. The result was that they were ushered into such a bewildering display that the gin was puzzled at first how to select. But she soon yielded to the se dvetiveness of a magnificent parlor suit, a bedroom set, in oak (antique finish) that would have done credit to old Antiquity herself. To these she added a dining room set with all accessories, a complete kitchen outfit, and didn’t forget a most convenient and ornamental writing desk for “Hubby” Charles. “A pretty good start,” said the old man, “and now we’ll go to Shafer & Loch’s hardware store.” Here P Uy’s housewifely instincts had full play in marvels of kitchen appaialus. There is not an establishment in the west that carries a more comprehensive stock of I household furnishings. Every possible piece of kitchen furniture from a tin dipper to a cooking range is here in all styles and variety; If Polly fails to accomplish wonders in the culinary art it will not be for fault of superior utensils. Her purchases included a reservoir cooking stove, • supply of anti-rust tinware, a Ft. Wayne washer and a domestic sewing machine. “Let’s see—l promised you a gold watch, didn’t I?” queried Uncle .Jo-h of Poll/ The place of all places Is D. M. Hensley's, so we’U go there.” Entering —tiie pupuiai jewetry amre, me cid man gallantly acquitted himself of his promise and then directed Polf’y attention to the superior stock of silverware carried by the hodse. “There Lno other such stock in Decatur.” said the old man, -'and I will guarantee the quality to be of the very best. Pick out ydur family clock while hert,” he added, “Mr. Hensley carries a magnificent, line. Don’t forget another fact,’’ he continued, "it everj you unfortunately need optical goods, this Is the place to c 'me. They have everything required tq improve affected eyes 'and- to determine the required treatment." • At this point, somewhat to Charles' confusion, the old man indulged in a half serious oiticum of his personal appearance. “ You are decidedly‘ofiktyle’ tor a townsman,” said he, “at.d we’d better go

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Charles had fitted himself with a neat and late style business suit from the piles of faslonable garments that cover the tables of this extensively stocked establishment, Uncle Josh declared that: “Naw, you look like a newly married man.” Before leaving, having found stock and prices irresistible, Charles also invested in a complete outfitting of gent's furnishing goods from a latest style hat to a dozen '‘Whirlpool” shirts. This house is not to be undersold in the county. "Now we’ll let Polly pay a visit to the dressmaker,” remarked the old man, “for you need some tonsorial work and we’ll drop into F. C. Foreman’s parlor. That’s where you can get as quick, neat, expert and everyway as enjoyable a shave, hair cut or shampoo as any pampered prince 'of the realm ever got.” To which Charles acquieced when a short time afterward he emerged from one of the best appointed the best conducted barber shops in the country. Returning to Polly, Ur.cle Josh suggested a resort to some place of refreshment, and they betook themselves to Jacob Ma-tin's restaurant where they re galed themselves on ice cream as “delicious as the epicurean dreams of the gods,” so Polly declared. Then after enjoying further refreshments in a full complement of all the leading seasonable drinks delightfully prepared. Polly was literally loaded down with packages of choice confections and native and foreign fruits, while the gentlemen indulged in fine cigars. At the refreshment table Uncle Josh waxed philosophical. “Never neglect your larder,” taid he, “that important adjunct of housekeeping controls masculine temper. To that end you must patronize a grocer on whom you can depend for honest goods. Through a long term of years I have found Donovan & Coffee perfectly reliable. You will find them careful dealers, always full stocked with every possible thing in the line/of staple and fancy groceries, fresh and fii st class, —no shelf-worn goods there, —while 'the prices are ‘down to brass tacks.’ ” “It don’t follow though,” he continued, "that careful attention to matters of the table need only be paid to groceries and provisions; tqe meat question is equally essential. To locate the man who con stantly carries choice meats, juicy steaks, game and fish in season, is quite an undertaking. but I heartily recommend Barklty & Bio,so n. They are cheap, always well stocked, handle nothing but the choicest of prime and well conditioned meats, and make a strong point of combining quantity and quality for the money.” Passing down the street Uncle Josh paused before a handsome drug store. “Here is A. R. Pierce,” he said, "and be may prove to be a valuable acquaintance.’’ ‘‘But, Uncle, we don’t ” "Oh, I know, you don't need medicine now, and imagine you never will. But I reckon it won’t be unreasonably long before this young man will be taking a decided interest in the matter of paregoric, and ” "Uncle!” “Well, well, come in. Some time you may want a prescription compounded, and this is the place. They are competent pharmacists, employ only tiustwoithy assistant and carry only the purest drugs and medicines. He also sells paints of all kinds; varnishes, oils, etc., etc. •‘By the way," remarked Uncle Josh, as they reach d the street, “I must run over to the Adams County Bank and get another check book. Come with me snd I will introduce you there, for of course you will do business with them, and it is always pleasant to be personally acquainted with the men you do business with. This bank is as solid as the base rocks of the universe, and has a working capital of $75,000 with a surplus of $75,000. You will find them ever nady to extend any accommodations compilable with business principles.” "By the way Uncle,” exclaimed Polly, “Where can I go for dry good, this dress of mine is hardly suitable, I must admit. •‘Well, my girl if you want to select from one of the best and largest stocks in Decatur, I recommend Jesse Niblick & Son, who carry a variety seldom seen outside the largest cities. You will find them pleasant to deal with and their employes polite and expert, tvhile their prices can not be duplicated.” “Uncle,” remarked Polly, “you prom ised to take me to G. W. Downing’s music store.. He sells the Farrand & Votey organ and I shall feel dreadfully lonesome without one. It is • very king of instruments; it combines purity of tone with sweilnrSs ana power "in a manner at tained in no other instiument, and is a very miracle in design.” “All right," laughed the old man, “you shall have one, and I intend to present you with a Farrand & Votey piano, too Downing sella them also.” “These house fixings reminds me,” said the old man, "that, you hayen’t got your dishes yet. The ! most fifhious stock in extent, quality and completeness is at Wchfly & Boyd’s. the grocers.” But the aveigge reader nped'nnt be told what ah array of table ware Polley, had to select from. There isn’t positively, in the line of china, crockery, glass or porcelain needed for use or ornament in any part of a hotjse, that cannot be found there in infinite variety and a' wonderfully low ' to “

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“What an exquisite monument!” exclaimed Polly, as they passed J. T. Tolan’s marble works. “Yes,” said Uncle Josh, “Mr. Tolan leads in his art, both In the beauty ot his designs and the artistic perfection ot his carving. His work is as near faultless as human skill can accomplish that result. And he is very moderate in his prices, too. I don’t believe there is a marble dealer in Indiana who can touch hin on figures, or give better satisfaction for the money.” “As you are going to farming,” remarked Uncle Josh, “you will need harness. The boss horse milliner in this section is M. Burns. He employs only expert workmen, and gives personal supervision to the minutest detail of manufacture. There is nothing in his line that cannot be had of him—heavy and light, single and double, plain and fancy, work and buggy hasness, he has them in stock. He carries everything else that is found in a complete stock—saddles, whips, fly nets, dusters, lap robes, everything that a farmer or gentleman horse owner can possibly desire, and as to prices, well he can’t be unde - sold. He also keeps on hand one of the completest lines of bug gies in the city.” “By the way,” exclaimed Uncle Josh, with a parental air, “the next thing to look after is the lumber for those improvements which will be absolutely necessary. Kirsch & Scllemeyer are the principal dealers in that line here so we’ll go down and make you acquainted with them. They carry the most fcomplete line of builders material in the county, everything from the sills for the foundation to the shingles for the roof, including lime> hair, cement, door and window screens.’ “And now,” exclaimed Uncle Josh, with what sounded like a sigh of relief, “I reckon we can Supply all the rest of the outfitting at one establishment; the’ve got litterally most < verything there —I mean Sprang & True’s notion store. And sure enough, what was needed of a hundred and one things for the economy of the household, was to be found there—dry goods, tinware, lamps, mouse traps, toys, crockery, woodenware, jowelrv glassware, fancy baskets, pictures, stationery—good gracious, we couldn’t begin to tell all-that Polly found that she couldn’t possibly get along without, and she declared that the wonderful variety itself assisted her in making selections,” Enroute to their home the gentlemen called at the Democrat Office. “You’ll want the news every week,” said Uncle Josh, “and as this is the favorite paper here, I’ll subscribe for it.” Upon rejoining Polly, she began to vqluably express her thanks. “You have bought us everything,” she exclaimed. “Only one thing,” remarked Uncle Josh reflectively, "but I can remedy that Yeager alwas has a fine line of them and you can get one whenever you want it; I’ll pay for the best.” “W h-y!" exclaimed Polly with great curiosity, “what ever is it?” “Well, It’s—a—a baby wagon, and—” But Polly fainted. The New County Seat. The Journal pop gun struck a bonanza last week in the way of an easment, or. what is called loafers countv seat. Ashy believes in prolection, so much so that he brays loud and Icng against the seats in front ot the Court house, for the reason that they are not cushioned, and as he has a stack of select bones soft and tender, which will cast a shadow, in the shade, he firmly believes, and states it official, that they should be handled right side up and with care and for him to sit on such illdevised furniture would be a very inhuman act. vVe 'hink it would be an elegant place for the Journal"man to pay his respects to the book man. Ah there! Ashcraft. Those seats were put there for a good Durpose, and that they are a benefit to the citizens cannot be doubted by reasoning men. If there had been "built a fence around the court house yard it would have been for the purpose of keeping people “off the grass.” The Seats not only subserve this purpose, but they furnish a place where the farmers may comfortably rest themselves and discuss the topics of the day, w hich they have a perfect right. They help to pay the public expenses and there is no reason why they should not receive some benefit from their expenditures. Os course a man who has nothing to do but sit in his office and croak at the officers, who are laboring in behalf of the people would not be cxpccWff ToTpend much of his time on set ts j repared for the "Tdr.t’.c-. ts thertr Who is harmed anyway, by having those seats for the accommodation of the public. It would seem from the Journal’s remarks that it is a crime for a man to sit down, but to satisfy the bunglesome fancies which the Journal man has by hard hatching, hatched by setting in his hay-mow, gobbling at the commissioners to put a cushion on the county seat. We might condescend to carpet the seats of the saiqc kind of material that Ashey has in his ofiide, and fix up a special "think box” for the Journal, but will be kind enough not to’-charge Ashcraft ten dollars for Mm sitting thereon. The moral of the above will be apparent to the hay seed edi.or and instructive to the readers of the socalled “Religions Weekly” , Citizen. Will Christen, architect. Office over Ha I_T laL. 1 Li A I

W. C. T. U. Notes. The regular meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. John King on North First street on Saturday at 2:30 p- m. On Saturday. July 16, a notable excursion train started from Chicago. Every car at the disposal of the Northwestern Railway Co., was brought into requisition to accommodate the hosts 01 white ribbon women who were bound for South Waukegan, for the purpose of receiving and dedicating two lots for the use of the W. C. T. U. and upon which in the near future is to be erected a tertperar.ee temple. 1 hese lots were presented by Messers. Morris, Ganse & Co., a manufacturing and real estate fittn at South Waukegan, there were fully 14,000 persons carried to this new temperance town on that occa sion. the most distinguished women belonging to the W. C. T. U. were there, and elegant speeches and delightful music were the order of the day. One of the most noted speeches was that delivered by Mr. Franklin Ganse, of the firm above mentioned, and it would give the writer great pleasure and the reader great profit if .he whole of it could be transferred to these columns, but we shall have to be content with a few importont extracts. He said: "I will not say that we are glad that the movement is a Christian and philantrhopic one, and that the gift may help on the cise of temperance. But I do say that ata pure matter of business. We can well jiford to give property for such purposes. * * “You may rely upon it that it. has come to this, that a new manufacturing+o .vn in this part of the world, to havs promise of the best prosperity must bea temperance tewn. Ido not mean tliatibe best interests of the individual residents demand the temperance feature, as they certainly do, but. that the greatest manufacturing companies are beginning to insist upon a neighhood free frotqjthc liquor traffiic, for the location of new plants requiring the ex penditure ot large capital. • * “The clause in the d;s preventing for ever the sale of liquor initliis new town, was not put there from-my motives of sentiment, but as a pure isstter of business. Not more than two Months ago I-was closing, in a distant city | a contract tor a location of a large factcity plant just south of us. In the course with the president to me, the leaditig mo-* tive that is taking us to South Waukegan?" and I said, “What is it?” "It is that temperance clause that you have embodied in your deed, we want to go to a place where our people will not drink.” He further said: “If I could not get that clause prohibiting the manufacture and sale of liquors there, into your-deeds we should not come. We would rather pay $50,000 than not have that.” Within an hour thereafter I had a talk with the attorney of that large company, and he said to me, “I believe that our people are going to South Waukegan largely because of that prohibition clause you have,” and he added, “I was talking with the president of the company not Io g ago about the loss of lahcr and material, and damage to the plant,-etc.,-resulted from drunkenness among the employes and he placed it at not less than $20,000 per year,” and said he, “Your temperance feature will save us that much money.” Now, continued Mr. Ganse, “much as the sympathy of Christian peo pie is worth to the movement which you are all Interested in, I think that to have brought about and to maintain this attitude of business men, as one only of dol lars and dividends, is perhaps your most signal triumph. We have yet to learn of of a manufacturer of anything not intoxicating who is not thus far a convert to the temperance cause. * * * Great bargains in Dress Goods commencing July 20 to Aug, 6 ”92. At J.,Niblick & Son. 17 4 As a general liniment for sprains and bruises or for rheumatism, lame back, deep seated or muscular pains, Chamberla’p’s Pain Balm is unrivalled. For sale b'y W. 11. Nachtrieb. , a I beg to announce that I have been ap pointed by I. W. Harper, the famous distiller, of Nelson county, Ky., agent for his superb Hand Made Sour Mash Whiskey. This announcement is of impor tance to every one, for it insures to them for the future, one of the purest, mos’ delicate, and most celebrated whiskies in the world, and those who will fake the trouble hereafter to demand the “I. W, Harper whiskey” need have no fear that its moderate use will injure cither health or disposition. David E. Evans, 36-46 Decatur, Ind. During the epidemic ol flux in this county last summer, I had hard work to keep a supply of Chamberlain’s Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand. People often came ten or twelve miles in the night to get a bottle ot the Re medy I have been selling patent medicines for the last ten years and find that U has given better sati-facUon -eases ot diarrhoea and flux, than any other medicine I have ever handled.—J. H. Benham, druggist. Golconda, Pope Co., 11l Over five hundred bottles ot this Remedy were so'd in that eountr dming the epidemic referred to. It was a perfoct success and was the only remedy ' hat did cure the worst cases. Dozens of persons there will certify thStt it saved their 1 ivea, In four other epidemics of bowel complaint this Remedy has been equ illy success ul. 25 and 50 cent bottles I Dy ’V • • I

Frank Farrell is better. Mrs. A. R. Bell is Improving. W. W. Moses is able to be up. U. Deininger and wite—a boy. Date Shrank is able to be on the streets. James Ball is reported as being seriouly sick. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tit; s Ernst—a girl. E. P. Menefee of Geneva, has moved to our city. Mrs. J. H. Stone continues about as she has been. J. S. Bowers and wife are rejoic’ng over a boy at their house. Dr. M. F. Porter, of Ft. Wayne, was in this city this week. Wanted—Two tons of good hay. Enquire at this office. The small child of Augustus Sellemeyer is not expectedsto live. Mary E. Galloway, of Ceylon is visiting relatives and friends in this place. Will Nachtrieb and Jeff Bryson with their “pardners for life” are spending thiss week at Rome City. Ged. Suman, ot Marion was in our city yesterday. Ha is connected with the Normal schools of Marion. ” Misses Tena Radamacher, Flora Confer, Nona Martin and Mamie Holthousa spent Sued ;y In Monroville. While there has been a great deal of cleaning up, there is room for more and the officials should see that it is done. Rev. Lewis leaves next Monday for Indianapolis to attend the State Ministerial astociation of the Christian church. A patty of singers from the Christian church went out to seranade T. P. Harris last night. They report a good time. Miss Rachel Merryman, Miss Etta Archbofd and Miss Druzilla Hower are visiting Mrs J. M. Miller, at Menden, Ohio. John H. Wilkison and Minerva Woods were married at the home of the bride’s parents on west Monroe street last Wednesday evening. » Baatfmg arfd'fltmify, of* Kirkwood, Mo., returned to her parents at Pleasant Mills after spending a two week’s visit with Mrs. J. K. Mann and other relatives. . The Christian Sunday Schools, of Adams county, will have a basket dinner and social meeting at the Elm Grove church, Wabash township, Sunday, Aug. 6. Everybody is invited to come and bring their baskets well filled. Mary E , daughter of Henry and Margaret Coflelt, died August 2, 1592, age 1 year, 3 months and 21 days. Funeral services were held at the Zion church at Honduras, conducted by Rev. Underwood. The remains were interred in the Zion cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Coffelt desire to return their sincere thanks to the kind neighbors and frinds who so willingly assisted them during the illness of little Mary. Last Tuesday, on the Myers farm about one mile south of town, the friends and relatives of Christian Myers and his estimable wife, gathered at their heme to the number of over ip > to help them celebrate the 50th year of their married life. They are among our respected people and their friends remembered them with very nice presents to a great number. The day was spent in talking over csd times, interspersed with songs and a fine repast, wh : ch was spread all day. In the evening came the time for the young people who tripped the light fantastic till the wee sma’hours. All joined in wishing them a happy time and a continued lease of life. The following rules were adopted for the government of appeals from County Boards,of Review to the State Board of Tax Commissioners, namely: "t All petitions on appeal must set out the full name of the applicant or applicants together with a correct doscrip tton of the property in question. If it be reality, in addition to the description, which should be employed in the conveyance thereof, a full history of the same should be given, embracing the size, condition. and character of improvements; the materid out of which they are constructed; the use to which put; approximate cost; rental value, together with such other iiHerraation as will aid in fixing a true valuation thereon. Said petition must be subs-ribed and sworn to bv the appellant or appellants, as the case’may be, and should set out the amount of the appraisement or vahiation as originally tlx dnr.di e'urned bv theTownshipAssescr, and the amount finally agreed upon by County Board of Review. The grounds of objection should be stated in a complete and concise manner. "2 Appeals must be filed wjth the County Au litor on or before the loth day of AugustJ a d.lt «hal| be the duty of that officer to forthwith transmit the same, with a!l the papers connected therewith, to the Sta’e Board of Tax Commissioners. It is especially important that all appeals shall be tn the hands of the S ate Board on the 15'h day of August, <Jn which day such appea.s shall be heard. “3. For the purpose of facilitating ap peals and simplifying the work thereof on the.part of those felling aggrieved, it is made thy duty of County Auditors to to furnish a proper supply of petitions in blank form tor the use of suchf parsons as may desire to appeal, and all members of the Board of Review shall be required to lend such aid as may be in their power to persons appealing from their decisions, in preparing and filing propej papers for

Celebration. V ' See notes on celebration. ■ " ■■ luWsn ' Yesb Attend the S. S. celebration. A good pastry cook wanted at the Burt . House. >;«« r ..... Adams county teacher* institute convenes August 29. J. E. Ellsworth now sing* “by baby by’ t to a fine boy. B. F. Reardon ha* been promoted to 1 book keeper at the Burt house. Jacob Cook and Mis* Idlewine, of t Geneva, were in the city this week. Dick Menefee, a former typo at this office is spending this week with friends here. Clark Fairbanks, of Fort Wayne was shaking hands with hi* friends here yesterday. J. A. Blew and family, of Bluffton, Sundayed in the city. Their friend* aie numerous here. Mr*. H. C Kern, of Elkhart, Ind., is the guest Ot H. W. Shackley’* family and other friend* here. -..—... All the teachers’ selected for the schools of Adams county were reported except those from Decatur corporation. A number of Generites were here last Monday evening on their way to Dakota, where they will engage in fanning. New school houses are being built in Preble, Washihgton, and Wabash townships and Berne corporation Washington township. - Rev. D. F, Kent will speak at the Court house next Thursday evening, August 11. Subject: “The Home, Not the SatoOß.” The city council should pas* an ordinance ordering trees along the sidewalk to be trimmed. It* a nuisance /o pas* un- I der some of them. An umbrella was left at the tin shop of John Brock some time ago. The owner can have the same by calling at this office and paying for this notice, The M. E. Sunday school will hold a S. S. celebration it Pleasant Mills, August 18th to which all schools are cordially invited. Algood time is expected. There will be a basket meeting in Shafer’s grove at Ritare, August 17th. S. L. Livingston will be present and a good time is exspected. Everybody cordially invited. id Wm. Bohnke, Jr., was bitten by his dog last Friday. The wound is a bad one The dog caught him by the thumb of his ] left hand and chewed it terribly, and he < now carries it in a sling. The dog was 1 killed. 1 1 The statement in the Monroe item of last week should have read Henry , Schlegel snstead of Samuel. We cheei- , fujly make the correction for Samuel has ( qttittifo “critter.” A. S. Elzey and wife, accompanied by 1 Miss Linn and Miss Annie Winnes, left j tor Rochester, Ind., last Tuesday to attend the Yeung Peoples’ Association. Mr. Elzey is a delegate and represents ' the Evangelical people of this place. — t Our city school board so far have failed j to select a superintendent for the public 1 sehoils. The board met last but Harry Miesse being absent, the trio could not agree, each one having his fav- I orite. Miesse will have to come home ' to settle the matter. 1 i At the laying of theccrner ston* of the church north ot Magley on fast Sunday the collection amaunied to $482. The church will bv a $12,000 building with a seating capacity of 600 and will be one of c finest buildings in the county outside of c this city. Great credit is due to the con- I gregation for their enterprise. j The triads and relatives of Henry 1 Laukenau reminded him of his silver wedding day by the crowding in upon his home circle .-md enjoying with him a bounteous repast. None the less will ' Henry remember his friends for the ele- £ gant Elgin silver time piect left him as a ‘ remembrance of the occasion. Mrs. Amy Moore, accompanied by Mrs. John I,ee, called at this office last c Thviradaj', Mrs. Moore cime to deny a statement that was in the Democrat two weeks ago, casting some reflection on a f married man and a widow. She says the 1 statement was the work of some one of ’ her enemies, 1 Calvin Hill was arrested in this city the first of the week by Sheriff McConnell on a charge ofosmbeaalement. Hill was em ployefi by a contractor at Ottawa, t)., ami was sent with $286 to pay off some I workmen, but instead , f doing so, he ap- t propriated the funds and left that place, i He came to this city about three weeks 1 ago, but was not located until this week. ; Sheriff McConnell returned him to that < place Wednesday. < Mr. John Carpenter, ot Goodland, Ind. j says; “I tried Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhcea Remedy, for diarrhcea and severe cramps, and pains .in s the stomach and bowels with tfid*best re- < suits. In the worst cases I have never I had to give more than the third dose to 1 effect ach re. In most cases one dose wil 1 do. Besides it* other good qualities it is t pleasant to take.” 25 and 50 cent bottle* ’

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WANTED!—OId scrap Iron for which we will pay the highest cash price. 361! Eagle M’f’h Co. . ’ Money to Loan—At six per cent interest with privilege of partial payment 37tf Christen & Schirmeycr. Go to John Mayer's forfirst-class brick iStf Ladies! Remember our special sale days, commencing July 20 to Aug. 6, ’92. J. Niblick & Son. 17 + Call on C. G. Fox the plumber for your gas fitting and plumbing. Next door to Burt House. See fox on sign. 1 ;tf One bottle of Wright Bros., Hair Food will stop the hair from falling out 3«ld by Holthonse, Blackburn & Co. ts For Sale—lmproved farms and timber lands, also town property at prices to suit purchasers. Schurger & Reed. 42* All pereons knowing themselves indebted to us will please call and settle on or before the middle of August. I S’4 Gilson be Wand. If you want your gas fitting done in first-class shape and warranted call on A. Van Camp -at planing mill on First street. Money to Loan— At from 6 to 7 per cent on five year’s time on improved farm and city property. Call on Schurger & Reed. 42* Wright Bros., Hair Food will grow hair on the baldest head providing the hair bulb has not been destroyed. Sold by Holthou'e, Blackburn & Co. 46tf SIOO Cash and long time for balance will buy you a house and lot. This is your chance. Call on or address, Schurger. Reed & Smith, Decatur, Ind. I3tf For Sale at a Bargain.—The residence property of W. J. Meyers, corner of Fifth and Jackson streets. For price and terms call on W. H. Niblick. lot f Those who have had difficulty in getting spectacle* adopted to their eyes, trill havean opportunity Saturdayjuly 30th, at J. Closs & Sons to have them accurately fitted by Chas. E. Mi ler. optician. 18-a For Sale.—ls you want a good twestory, brick building with attach- y tnenta, centrally located in city of Deca- j tur, suitable J for any business, apply to i3tf Christen & Schirmeyer. The Assembly opens at Rome City the 26th of July. The G. R. &I. will sell excursion tickets July 25th to August nth at $1.70 full and 85c half fare. Children between the ages of five and twelve are entitled to last named rate. 18-? Jeff Bryson, Agent. J. L. Smith, contractor of stone and and brick work, is now readv to do all kinds of work in his line on short notice. Chimneys built on short notice and guaranteed to be he best work that can be done. Don’t tail to call on him when in need of any of the above work. 18-2171 John S. Bowers having bought B. P. Rice’s interest in the stone quarry will at all time have foundation and crush stone on hand, and with switch off of G. R. <Sf I. railroad can deliver stone at any station along three lines of railroads at low price. iotf Jemison’s great blood, liver and Kidney remedy for the diseases of the blood, liver and kidneys. Purely vegetable. Contsins no mercury, arsenic or other mineral poisons. For sale by Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. 3’4na Soldiers Attention—Now is the time to apply for increase, under present laws many pensioners are entitled to larger pensions than they are now receiving. No pay unless successful. James T. Merryman, 2itf Att’y and Claim Ag’t. Notice to All— That I will keep constantly on hand, at ray 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. During the present season, May 20th to October 21st, the G. R. & I. R’y will issue excursion tickets to Rome City and return at the following reduced Tales; To parties ot 3 to "9, $2,35 each; iota 49, s2.co; 50 or more $1.65. Rate shown for parties of 3 to 9good for return within fifteen (15) days from and including date of sale, o Farmers and all others who d<s<re tiuit treev. yines and small fruits should not fai td see James Middleton before selecting theirjgoodsJjimJail setting. Itorepresents the Painesville nursery, one of the eldest and largest m Ohio, and goes direct :o the nursery to fiii ail orders. Good* guaranteed to be first-class. 1 ;tf ' Charles Liebenguth, the handler and bottler of that cool and refreshing beverage called beer, is prepared to furnish all who desire it with the most choice. Families who desire such a wholesome and cool beverage should leave their orders jvith him. They ®flLhfi_prS®tptljf executed. There is nothing nicer than Schlitz famous Milwaukee and Centlivre’* Kai-er beer. Give him a call. ‘ i6tt Ladies I have opened up a dressmaking | shop at my home on South Secon ’ street, opposite the old elin to e where I would be pleased to welcome my old customer* and new ones also. Charges reasonable and satisfaction guaranteed—fitting a j specialty. Also agent for the celebrated Williamson const and brace.