Decatur Democrat, Volume 36, Number 21, Decatur, Adams County, 12 August 1892 — Page 8

f j"* 111 11 1111 ii ■Wii.mi ii ■ P O” Nop« F Such I v \ CONDENSED ffl/ Il ' Meat Makes an every-day convenience <rf an old-time luxury. Pure and wholesome. Prepared with scrupulous care. Highest award at all Pure Food Expositions. Bach package makes two large pies. Awiv Imitations—and insist on having the NONE SUCH brand. MERRELL & SOULE, Syracuse, N.Y.

Save Your 4 /n / edii 1 3 Jr? FOR FIVE Cl 7 WILL — I Ladies Vest wff haoF , „ ' t tjJlin worth 6 1 pair Ladies ,rth 6c. 1 yd. Unbleached M •h 7c. 1 yd. Light Calico 1 pd. Dark Calico worth 7c. 1 yd’ Cballie worth 6 l-2c. ; 1 yd. Ribbon, all colors, worth 7 1 yd. Delana worth Bc. 1 yd. Knickerbocker. 1 yd. Cheese Cloth. MJ . rlrlo , 1 paper-needless. L on. In fact 5 cent too numerous ‘ ■■• c Them /JKying your Dry Geods at the ■ "»M. ■■■ ~SW~W F * A Boston Store, I 0. O. F. Block, Decatur/. Kuebler & Moltz. E. J. WISEHAUPT, Is prepared to do all kinds of Plumbing, Gas and Steam Fitting All work guaranteed to give satisfaction. Give me a call before contracting ior your fittings. Shop on Second street, first door north of Tonnelliers hardware store. Read the following testimonials from some of Bluffton s citizens: Bluffton. Ind., April 27, 1892. To whom it may Concern:— I have had plumbing done by Mr. E. J. Weishaupt, of this city, and was well pleased with his work. Mr. Weishaupt has done a la-ge amount of plumbing both for water and gas and have heard of no complaint about his work. I cheerfully recommend him as a good plumber. Hugh Dougherty. Blufftow, Ind., April 27, 1892. To whom it may Concern: — Mr. E. J. Wisehaupt', the bearer of this letter, has worked for me as a plumber on both water and gas lines, and his work has been alwa) s sat'sfactory. I regard him as o e of the best plumbers in this place and 1 »ake great pleasure in recommending him to the citizens of Decatur. James P. Hale. Bluffton, Ind., May 31, 1892. T > whom it may Concern: — The bearer Os this. Mr. E. J. Wisehaupt has done a great deal of work for me in htslineof business, and lean cheerfully recommend him as a good, honest workman. He has piped four houses for me. und the Catholic church property. F. Effinger. Mce of Final Settlement of Estate. Notion is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Jacob Hendricks, deceased, to uiiuoar in tire Adams circuit court, held at' Dcoatur. 1 ndiana, on the 13th day of August. IHSH, end show cause if any, why the final settleinonlgccounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. Byron D. Hendricks. Adm’r. Doaatur lud.. July 21.1882., l#-2 Executor. Notice is hereby, give that the undersigned >m-< iwen unpointed execut. r of the estate <ibarlHK A. Wilson, late of Adalns county, estate 1» probably solvent. Xnpkcw Gottschalk. Executor.

Linn Grove Iter mlation J. T. Dtwson, of. Tifw< to the among us tn the interest f Henry Kreps left her w'fe—a fine last week for Michigan, R Samuel Roush ' gn? y, Bluff-.oii were hereeoti yy. Grand ‘ ,a R er. Alexander ing t 0 balld a floor with person > , tone 011 the 1 >ft on Saturday tunately no meet - ng at Geo. WCchtf steps taken towere at Bluf »rssnage, which is I hey haver 1 our district was di in the without a parThe pec tba>V' brethren and good hold an if 1c ring hand and God will * orshi sractil benefit ' —

invite 1 P r ®»rove Items. D elea T — of thipi 3im>a and Wm. Runt" of thT* e,artod * 6tone i uarf r> .’ yin all here. fcyes or , jfharlne Slawson and children 53rty x ■\ftpofls, are yisiting her parents, v3D JF Mrs. Robert Simlson. *n lin V tera ,y entertainment will be given C nl ®?t Baptist Young People’s Union on tceiWrday evening, Aug. 27th, at the toy,arch, All are envited. it/An ice steam social will be held at yLinn Grove on Saturday evening, Aug. T l3th. The proceeds to be applied for the bentfit of the Baptist church. Died at the residence of John Zehr, Jr. it Hartford township, Father John Zehr aged 87 years, 3 mouths and 11 days. He was the oldest person in the township. Frank Heller would advise the party who purloined his beef on Wednesday night to go more sly, as the next time he hears a rattle of tht platter, the pilferer will hear his gun crack. Noah Haecker and wife, of Mahaska, Kansas, are visiting family ties here. Mr. *.II. left here six years ago for the west lie holds the position of rai'road agent at the above named place. David Runyon and family entertained a number of his friends on last Sabjth, among those present were Harvey ■ /rdfcaw and family, of Fi. Wayne, L. J. Bobilya, of Indianapolis. John Wisner and #ife, ot Bluffton, Jcsaph Yoder and wife and Neuenschwander, of Berne, and many others The day was passed n feast and festivity, but the climax was not reached until L. J. Bobilya, general gent for the Empire Bmder Works presented Mr, Runvon with a gold med 11 as a token of regard for having sold the greatest number of Empire machines of any agent within the county. The enjoy ments of the day will be lasting in the 0 I memories of nil present. We extend our - franks tor the kind invitation extended us . to attend whfch owing to ether engagements we were unable so to de. I Monroe Items It is an evident tact that Monroe go’ gas before Decatur, for it smelled hard. Job Smith and family, of Berne, were the guests of V. B Bimcoke last Sunday. The gas line pipe has been put down through Monrce and is now creeping slowly upon Decatut*. A fellow was in Monroe trying to sell wood last week, he barely escaped with his life—Gas you kr.pw. The Misses Nellte Bookwaiter and Hsttie Mook, of Willshire, Ohio, were tfie guests of Miss Franc Thompson last weak. Why Ou”' 1 the fetners bring something for the people eat A vegetable famine is raging in Monr<J£/ want cucum bers, cabbage, frllib etc. Everybody visiting Monroe ll respectfully invited to inspect our sidewalksDo not venture on them lest you receive a broken limb. The berg is not Incorporated, consequently damages are not obtainable. Men and boys of Monroe we will abandon.the idea of organizing a store box and nail keg gas society hereafter, as the Decatur gas company will furnish us plenty gas at our homes. No more loafing and sponging of the store fires, Prof. Morton, the silver tongued vocalist, is holding a protracted singing at Monroe. He entertains the little ones three times a day. What Is more pleasing than good vocal music? Everybody is being interested with his instructionsKeep him another week. When you visit Decatur, don’t forget to visit D. M. Hensley, the jeweler, and see his new stock of Jewelry and get his prices on watches, clocks, and silverware, it will surprise you to learn them. Make your headquarters at his place if you have to wait for-trains oijjeave your bundles at his store. You are welcome at any time. Pleasant Mills items. A Bonner and wife —a 'uoy. , The grain buyers at this place are doing a rushing business. Samuel Acker, of here last Wednesday. Humphrey H uges h a s_left.juLAadL joined the regular army. W. W. Smith, is among the sick and is quite poorly at this writing. Homer Arnold, of Celina, 0., spent last week at this place'with friends. There will be a gabbath school celebration at this place on Thursday, August 18th. fl • 4 Deputy Auditor Brandyberry, of Decatur, Ind., gave our town a business call Monday. Mj-s. G. W. Archbold, of Markle, Ind., was visiting friends at this place the fore part of last week. William Douden and family returned • home trom Deerfield, Ind., last* Tuesday where they have beeri attending camp meeting the past week. Charley Wilscn and family have gone to th? south part of the atgtp where they

fSB-' ■== will join the rest of tin gang and hold a convention for the puspose of locating the different routes they will take for the coming fah and winter. The infant child of Ira Steele, living near the county infirmery, was buried ’■era last Sunday afternoon. Funeral ;rvices were conducted by Rev. H. H. mith, of Decatur. Mr. and MrsSteele have our sympathy in thia their sad bereavement. Bobo Items. Rev. Foster will preach at Mt. Tabor next Suaday afternoon. A large crowd was present last S unday at the Brethren quarterly meeting, held in Shaffer’s grove. Next Tuesday the Ephworth League will bo to Ft. Wayne to attend the district meeting. Seth Melchie, who has been working at Kenton, O. is home. Frank Colwell moved to Willshire to work in the atone quarry. Henry Coulter la filling his mill yard with saw logs. S. W. Carpenter purchased a new set of buggy harness, now he can take the girls out buggy riding. W. B. Reynolds, will sell at public auction on Friday August 26, the following personal property to-wit: Eleven head of horses, two four-yeat-old horses, three three-year olds, two two-year-elds, three yearling colts, one Spri ig colt and many other articles. Reward of SIO,OOO Paid ,to any lame person with short limb, from 2 to 10 inches, that thev can’t make both limbs look as though neither one was short, wear shoes alike No clumsy cork or iron. The E. L. o’Connkr Co., 167169 Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Excursion Fares Bethany Park The Toledo, St. Louis and Kansas City R. R, Clover Leaf Route, will issue special excursion tickets to Indianapolis and retu n, July 26th to August 16th inclusive, at one lowest first-class fare for the round trip. Return limit until August 19th, jnc usive. Call on nearest afcentof the Ch ver Leif Route, at slations Decatur to Russiaville, for tickets and further par--iculars. C. C Jknkinß, IS-4 Gen’l Pass. Agent. Bucklen's Arnica halve. — The best salve in the world ior cuts bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. It s guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction' or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by A. R. Pierce. Decatur Produce Current. country produce. Birrs 18 Potatoes new 80 Butter» Green Apples.. 100 Chicken « Dried Apples.. .8 to 10 Turkeys J S? 00 ?. S Ducks • Shoulders.. 8 Tallow 3)4 to 4 Hams .Oto 10 Tjtrd ...... , 8 F©ati>ors .......... tt GKAIKS, BRDB AND SALT. Wheat « Timothy Seed J 25 Oats 28 Flax Seed 85 Bye 50 Michigan Salt.... 100 C0m............ « NewYorkSalt... 100 Clovers 40 Cement........... 200 rLOUB AND MKAI.. Flour per bll4 80 Shorts per 100 80 Flour, rollerpers’k 135 Kye flour persack 100 Flour per sack... .1 20 Bran per tonßo 00 No. 1 Chop per 100.1 15 Corn Meal per sjk... Bft Bran “ “mixed. 85 Corn Meal bolted... 40 Bran “ “ TO Buckwheat.so Wool unwashed 20c washed 25c. LIVX STOCK. Hoot ß Ts®4 00 I Horses.... 75 000200 Dairy C0w535.00035.00 | Sheep 2 0004 00 Application ior Lipuor Licence. To the citizens of the First ward in the inooroorated city of Decatur, in Adams county. Indiana? Notice is hereby given that 1 the undersign ed, Joseph A. Hendricks, wjll make application to the board of commissioners of said Adams ons. vinous, malt and other Intoxicating liquors in less quantities than a quart ata time, at my place or business, in and at the building situated on the following described premises, situated in the county of Adams State of Indtana, to-wit: . A „ a Commencing at a point on the east line or Third street in the city of Decatur, Indiana, south of the Chicago 4 Erie railroad where the Zouth line of the thirty-four foot street crowes the MStIHMi Ot Said Third street in said citv. Decatur, Ind. August 10, IwM. Hceto Wactm. to be constructed op and along t|ie greet side of Line street as follows I Commencing at the northpMt gorper of outlet number 381 n said oftyi tbenpe to run spath over and across the Chicago 4 Erie and Toledo. St. Louis 4 Kansas City railroads to the northeast corner of in-lot number WU<l shall be constructed six feet wide, and shall be laid to the grade as shall he fixed by the engineer of said city, and laid in four Inches oi sand or gravel, and shall be constructed out of good, hard burned brick, except between the tracks ot said roads where the same shall be Pl Agc»<i •ufliafent bond must accompany each and all i/i<L l-bo Iddder will enter into “.PM 1 w office As the (JitrflMl Engipeer. By order Os the Council. 203 City OiFll Bffgfoeer Notice of SalLOf Bank Stock, In the matter of the estate of Fotlce is hereby given that the Barney J. Terveer and Henry Kohn, execute* of the last will and testament of Henry uprit/Lj, will, n n and ftftor Saturday« sonal property of said depedent oraereq wofl by the Adams circuit court, W <£*£s£‘7 shares of the capital stock of tW weeWQF Nnrional Bank of -Decatur . Terms: Cash inhandonth Hknb • K ‘ m J^ eootortFrance 4 Merryman. Notice of Flaal Settleaeot tfM. Notice is hereby given to theeredltors, helm and legatees of Frank Cookcn, deceased, to appear in the AdumsCirouit Court, beta st I ’eeatur, Indiana, on the 31st day of August, IMB. and show cause, if any. why the final set-, tlement accounts with the estate eendent should not be approved; and saldheirs are notified to then and there make preot ot heirship, and receive their distributive shares. Decatur, I nd., J Augturt 3,1882. 804

- - : Coining in all its Magnificent Completeness! nXJXTGrXxIISrGr BnOTUEIFtS’ World’s Greatest Shows! j ■ .. • ’ Most Colosal Amusement Enterprise on Eartji. The Culminating Triumph of Ceasless Enterprise. 1 3-Ring Circus, Elevated Stage, Millionaire Menagerie, Rpyal Aoquarium 7 nl -' Mammoth Museum of Marvels. Bumptous production of the resplendent spectacle, ... JL ' iivl »ENTRY»INTO’ i ’ I HU A gorgeous and glittering picture of life in the days of Rome’s greatest II ilQwln I lull 1 »■ Emperor, presented with a splendor of equipment and ornamentation jliijM || t,w i A n ««ch as even the semi-barbaric age could not surpass. mUw IIS I ZOOLOGIC. ETHNOLOGIC ARENA, EQUINE CONGRESS! tIH 1j J , m|l|\ Iff The whole world tributary to the wonders of this great exhibition. | Ijs IL | REED SISTERS! VERNON BROS. . 1 V' Europe’s Premiere Equestirinnes, se- Absolute Kings of tha Air g cured at the Enormous salary of The highest salaried aerialista in two —" 8800 per week. Continents. PRIHCE CHALDEAH I The Mikado’s Troupe of Royal Japanese I 1 OZBCASs'VCT . FISH, Tlie W orld’s Greatest Somersault ZEHcXex*. Other SHowS Bill TXlxni —'W'e Alone Stereo YYi. CHALDEAN” I \ , j \ F The Percheron Beautvt sired in Normandy, weigh* 1800 pounds and has a mane 9 'flX ft’ \ feet in length. Largest living Hippopelamua, wo mighty herds of Pondrous Per- Ju Ik forming and Quadrtle Dancing Elephanta, Stupendous Levival of the Circus Max- yR Am fWFi W \ ims, 2 and 4 horse Chariot racos, exciting jocky races, novel elephant and camel race O 'IL^. — Pony race with monkey driuen, Donkey races with clown driver and canine races A \ Axv ■* between imported English Whippets. f 'M" R/ \ S,'|Sf \ tvxi w riHEFiI Mammoth Highway Locomotive Hercules. A marvel mechanical invention, mov- 71 / j>\|/ ft Ji \ ing through the streets with the ease of a passenger engine and drawing one of the 1 jR sections of the colosal parade. I Moscow’s Far Fam, d Cathedral Bells. A reproduction of the famous chimes of Illi K the KremlJn Tower, the music of which can be heard in melodious cadence a dozen ’RIV/1 /[ ~ (Xij All miles away. 81\ Z7 The Procession leaves ehe show grounds promp’ly at 10 o’clock on the morning of *—J the exhibition. It is woHh coming an hundred miles to see. It is over a mile in I». A length. Ten of the thirty dens of performing wild beasts are exhibited free and open upon the streets;-ten kinds of music make the air merry with sweet melody; long *ff V* [J -rgj QSjHM/ 1 caravans of elephants and desert-born dromedaries bring the life of the orient to the ]—A -a, I—l, ■ doors of the occidental; scores of sun-bright chariots reflect the prismatic colors of the rainbow; hundreds of gaily caparisoned horses delight the eye No postponement ?n account of the weather. The procession moves, rain or shine. - ■ -1 . - ' **■- *-* 1■ ■ ■ WnSnTm

IIICIIL —II UtVVUlll U1 LUC wcauiGi. AUG jjb wuooivsi smvfvvo* isiiii vra oaaaaav* Tlxi«i Stupcncioun -will JBixTHtolt ixx Decatur, Wednesday, Aug. 31, ’92. Two Complete Performances Daily—afternoon at two, night at eight. Doors open one hour earlier. One ticket admits to alll the combined shows. Admission 50 cents, children under twelve years 25 cents. tySPECIAL EYCURSION RATES ON ALL i., j, :

kotice of Bonds for Sale. The Board of Trustees of the town of Berne, Adams county, Indiana, will on Tuesday, August SO, IS9£, Offer for sale the bonds of said town in the sum of three thousand dollars, bearing interestat the rate of six per centum per annum, payable annually. Said bonds will bear date of issue as of the 20th day of 1890, will be ■issued in denominations of five hundred dollars each and will mature as follows: One in eight years; one in ten years; one in twelve years; one in fourteen years; one in sixteen years, and one in eighteen years from the date of issue. Said bonds and interst being payable at the bank of Berne, in the town of Berne, and state of Indiana. Said bonds are issued for the purpose of building, alterations and sixroom addition to the present school building in and for said town, and by virtue of the authority of an ordinance of said town entitled “An ordinance to provide for the issuing of the bonds of the town of Berne, Adams county, Indiana, for the purpose of purchasing material and building, alterations and sixroom addition to the present school building, and to lew a tax for the payment of said bonds and the interests thereon passed May 30, 1898.” Sealed proposals for the purchase of said bonds will be received by me at my office in said town until seven o’clock p. m, of said 30th day of August, 1892, at which time all proposals then received will be opened in the presence of the Board of Trustees, and said bonds will thereupon be sold to tie highest and best bidder or bidders, but in no case will the said bonds be sold for less than their par value. premiuips. The right reserved to reject any and all blds. The resources of said town are as follows; Tftxalile pi upertv°subjeot to levy, ©59,266. Total levy, excludingshcboois, Mo. Levy for school house interest and sinking fund, 260. Cash in treasury,U4U TO. Total indebtedness, ©.600. Given at Berne, Indiana, this 27th day of July, 1892. 19-3 J. F. Lachot, Cleik Notice towers. Notice to hereby jEe [hot there will be a public examination of tpaphers at tnp office of the county superintendent, to Decatur, Indiana, on the laJt Saturday of each month. Applicantsforjlcenfis musf’nresent the propcertificate, or other evidence of good moral pharwter," and to be successful must pass a goodexamlnatlon In orthography, United Htates, solepfleot education and in one of the following named »Ut>JcptSj, lor September, October and November 1892, “Evangeline.'' For December 1892 and January 1898, “Snow-Bound." For February 1893. "Holme’s Autocrat of the Breakfast Table." The change as above announced was made by the State Board of Education at a recent meeting. Examinations will begin promptly at 8:30 a. m L’o license will be granted to applicants W. , utt Executors Sale, in Adams Seujjtr. Indiana- on SaturdayAugust 18tb, IWS the personal proporU of said estate, consisting of a tot of jewelry, consisting of watches, watch cases, jeweler's tools, clocks, show <**“• burglar proof safe and general stock of jewelry, household and kitchen forniture, and various other article*. Terms:-Bums of three dollars and under, Bjepptor. France 4 Merryman, Atfys. July 20th, 1892. in (Mm - plumber or gas fitter in said city without first prtH'uriuv from theclty clerk a license so to do. and any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined in any sum not ex°eßKcD¥fl&<oMtSineeshall be in fere.and effem from and After tta »«»nd publication*. r

Administrator's Sale. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned, administrator of the estate of Samuel Springer, deceased will offer for sale at public auction, at the late residence of the decedent, in St. Marys township. Adams county, Indiana, on Thursday, August 18th, 1892, the personal property of said estate consisting of two horses, one oow and calf, seventeen hogs, seven cattle, bay in the mow, farming Implements, household and kitchen furniture, and various other articles. Terms:—Sums of three dollars and under, cash; over three dollars a credit of nine months will be given, the purchaser giving note with surety to the satisfaction of the undersigned, waiving benefit of valuation and appraisement laws. Sale to begin at ten o'clock. Charles C. Miller, Adm’r. France & Merryman, Attys. July 18th, 1802. Appointmeirtof Executor. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned has been appointed executoi of the estate of Chritsian Swartzentuber, late of Adams countv, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. Jacob Baker,Executor. July 22, 1892. 19-3 Hooper. 4 Beatty, Att’ys. \X7ANTED—IOO—IO.OOO cords 4-ft. hard body ’’ wood delivered at Chicago. C. Bukok, 616 West Lake St, Chicago, 111. - H. F. COSTELLO, & Sureoon, Office over Terveer’s hardware store. Residence west side of Fourth street, three doors north of Monroe street All calls promptly attended to in city or country, day or night A GRAND LOT OF Registered and High Grade Jersey Cattle will be sold at Auction on the Fair Grounds in the city of Portland, Indiana, Tuesday, Aug* - ust 23, 1892. Tills saloconslsis of about thirty head, including some two or three young bulls and about twenty-seven females of all ages Gatti tome will be ready Augus t 10, bpd pap bp bad by addressing -El, XX-A/yiKrraS, POBTLAND, INDIANA. taro b Ini Stt, Middlepoint, Van Wert County, Ohio. Literary, Commercial, Pen Art and Musical, Write for Catalogue. Firt Fall term begins Aug. 9, Second fall term, 10 weeks, begins OqL 13, Winter term, 10 weeks, begins Jan. 3, 1893, Spring term, 10 weeks, begins March 16, Summer term, 10 weeks, begins May M. ■ - . - I Address Rev. L. M. McCreery, President, or A. A. Kuhl, Principal, Middlepoint, Ohio. a 1

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