Decatur Democrat, Volume 36, Number 27, Decatur, Adams County, 23 September 1892 — Page 1

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MISHAPS OF THE WEEK. Railroad and Other Accidents as Collected Since Our Last Publication. A John Heller, a nephew of Jacob Heller I redding two mile* west of town, met his death last Wednesday evening, by being run over by the east-bound express. In company with Joseph Chase, a young man of the same neighborhood, they start ed on a horse-back ride, the road running alongside the C & E. road ior some di» tance. The train was due and came along at the usual rate of speed, when the boys started their horses to keep up with it. Before going very far, Chase stopped his horse, but Heller, whose horse became unmanagable, and carrying his rider along as he pleased, keeping along side of the locomotive, reaching the road crossing so that the engine struck the horse squarely In the side, (throwing the rider abou t seventy feet, where he lit in a field, the horse being carried about six hundred feet when he was thrown from the engine. The train was backed up to where the young man lay, while the trainmen and Others who witnessed the accident took the young man on a stretcher and carried him home. Dr. Boyers was called, but found him in such a condition that he lived only about one hour atter being hurt, his injuries being of such a nature that internal hemorage and the concussion, produced death. While the body was lacerated very badly, there were but few bones broken; the right arm being broken. His parents live in Dark county, Ohio, where’ his remains will be tent for interment. — Mr. P. S. Arrnold, a prominent r&awmiil man ot this county, met with an ac cident at one of his mills about eight milee east of Berne, that ci me near costing him his life. In attempting to remove a piece of bark that had become lodged between \ the saw and the sawframe, his right arm was caught by the saw, which was running about two hundred revolutions to the minute. The saw dragged him down until it came in contact with his shoulder, which it cut the point off of, and a part ot the scalp from the left side of his head. When our reporter left him he was aliye, Philip Summers, living east of town, while at work in the woods, attempted to cut a small limb off of a saw log, but by some means the ax struck him in his hight foot, cutting off the toe next to the big one, and splitting his foot wide open up to the instep. Dr. Thomas dressed the wound and Phil is able to be around on < c rutches. Horace E. Butler, while off-bearing on the mill of Bell 4 Houck, on the farm op Coat Cook, five miles north of town, got his right feot in the saw crippling him for life. Again the circular saw gets in its work. Mrs. Archbold, wife of Jeremiah, and mother of William J., the news man, fell and broke her left arm at the wrist. • ■ . —— ■ • A son of H. S. Porter, the superintendent of the natural gas plant, met with a severe and what may prove to be a very serious burn. While fooling with the gas -■ by lighting an open joint, the flamts burst forth into his face, burning him terribly. An employe cf Kerlin Bro's., while tapping the main line on Sth street about dark, Wednesday, some one came along with a lantern, burning, and stopped to seethe work. The gas came in contact mith the flame and an explosion followed which threw the workman from the trench, burning him frightfully. A Million Friends. A friend in need is a friend indeed, and ppt less t|ian one million -people have fcnmd such a friend in Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs, and fe Ooldt, If you have never used this Gn at » Cough Medicine, one trial will convince, you that it 1 has wonderful curative powers |p nil diseases pf Threat. Chest anil Lungs gapfi bfittlp is guaranteed to do all that is claimed dr money will he refunded. Tria’ potties free at A. R. I’l- cc's Drug Store. ; • »Ge roc, and $t,W ( ... Large.. . Notice of Annual Meeting. is heyeby g| v P*> that t|ld pnntial meeting of the Gei;pan Fire Insurance §oii)pany, of French tqwnship, Adams county, Indiana, will be held at the Elec tfon school house in said township at io I p’cloek a. m., Saturday, Opt, Ist. It is I rfpriious thift eyftry member gs the com- ■ pany shoujd he present as considerable I business of importanc is to be transacted, I among which will be considered the cyI flpnc Insuranep. Bring ypur dinners. ■ Yaskp ■ ay a Appraiser. Farmers and all others who desire fruit Sr - tree i, vines and small fruits should not ■ ■ fai to see James Middleton before selectI Ing their goods for fall setting. lie rep s resents the Painesville nursery, one of the I oldest and largest, in Ohio, and goes diiect ■ to the nursery to fill all orders. Goods ■ guaranteed to be first class. Hts E Money to Loan— At cent in

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Linn Grove Items. Benjamin H. Runyon, aged 32 years, 9 months and 13 days died at his residence, last Tuesday. Frederick Hoffman left hare last week for North Dakota. Edwin Heller it rusticating at Peto»ky and lake Mackinac. John Chrisman and wife are v.siting their relatives, at Cleveland, O. Miss Nora Johns was summoned by telegram to the bedside of her father Stephen Johns, of Poinsettc county, Arkansas, but death had gained its victory before she reached him. Amos Herrman has his two story double room about ready for the plasterer. The architecture is of ancient design, in fancy resembles much the building irom which Mathew was called from the receipts of custom to the ministry. Win. Drew and wife of Geneva, were the guests of F. A. W. Lindsey and Emily. Mrs. Nathan Shallcy of this place, and brother Samuel Harnish, of Murray, Ind , are making an extensive visit to their old home in Brunswick county. Virginia, and wIL stop at Washington, D. C., enroute. David Runyon. Dr. Joseph Yoder, G. W. Gates, two of the Glendening boys and others started on Tuesday for the wilds of Michigan to satisfy the demands of their appetites for bear. John Schupp, of Greenville, Ohio, dined with the family of P. Hofiman on last Sabbath. Issac Engle and Warren Hunt, of rear Brlbec, canvassed our town last week for patrons of natural gas. They met with favorable encouragement. These welis arc located eleven miles from here and they say that gas will be furnished us in ninety days from the tlie time work on the line is begum So chalk one more score for Linn Grove. The colored people’s camp meeting held here during the week closed prematurely on Sunday night. Their services bad no bad intention their preaching very good, their singing superb and their deportment not second to the best. In fact it is humiliating to say that their deportment was much superior to many who at.ended their meetings and whom 'ortune favored to be numbered with the Caucaaion race. Rumors were rife on Sundy th t a company hailing from one ot our neighboring towns were coming to cleanout the camp and take possession ot the stand. The major part of said rumors were not carried out, however, they came, with evil intentions, apd on approaching the gates whose keeper was Hary Kirkwood, (white) rushed through without paying, and heeding not the demands of the keeper thereof who shouted “police," a colured boy of about seventeen years ot age came to his aid but was soon careened by the gravity of a slingshot in the hands of one of the would-be, (or should be) civilized, a messenger is now sent to the stand, and was answered by one Adams (colored) who also demanded the ten cents pittance or peaceably leave the grounds; but for choice they much preferred to do up darkey No. 2. Th use people came and had peaceable possession, the terms easy and no one was under bond to patronize them, but when it comes to pass that our people with a will, will drive over, pull up and throw away and steal and carry away lamps that the managers placed at short distances apatt from one another for the comfort and protection cf women and children in passing from the gates to the grounds from passing vehicles, they have got on a level with the lowest of the negro race, Public Sale of Poland China Swine. On Thursday, October 13, 1892, I will sell at my residence miles south of Peterson, Adams county, Ind. Fiftyhead of Poland China pigs, including a few brood sodjs. These pigs are all bred from sires and daips recorded inC record. , Will give a pig as a present to the paity paying the highest pri'e for one pig Come and get some good stock at your own price. Twelve months time will be given on all approved paper where the amount exceeds tor; dollars, under that amount, cash on the same day. I will sell one full' blooded Short Horn yeei'lng bull sglf Italian lac* in colonies. bale to commence at ten o’clock a. m. Joshua Bright, Prop. Died, Mrs. Laura H|lge. at her home in Kirkland township, Adatns county, 14, from typhoid fever. She was aged 34 years and was a sister of Albert Yager, of Vera C ruz. She leaves fi and five children a? suryivlrm members of the fatpily. The fqneral was held at the Methodist chhrch near her hi me, theser mon being preached by Rev. Henry V*te* of Decafur, »6ki»ted by Rev. Reiser, of YcraCrpa. A yery singular coincidence is that Mr. Edsard Yager, a brother of the deceased, died on the same day oqe yegr ago previous ot the same disease. Charles Liebtngnth, the handler and bottler of that cool and 'refreshing bever' age called beer, is prepared to furnish all who desire It with the most choice Families who desire such a who'esome and cool beverage should leave their orders with him. They will be promptly executed. There is nothing nicer than

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Wanted.—A few good gentlemen boarders. Enquire of Mrs. A. Me Bollman. Jjtf William Robinson, of Fort Wayne, made u« a pleasant call this week. Mrs. H. A. Aottman and daughter, Miss Ella, of Craighton avenue, are visiting (friends at Decatur.— Fort Wayne Journal. Miss Belle Erwin is at home from a a visit niiii friends at Decatur. —Fort Wayne Journal* Not.ce what Oils Eerryman has to say regarding his planing mill and door ana sash lactory in another column. The first quarterly meeting for this yeai at the U. B. church will be held Satuidap eyening and Sunday evening, Elder W. W. Roberts, of Ossian, will conduct the services. A cordial invitation is extended to all. A. C. Gregory, house painter and paper hanger, solicits your patronage. 30* Lost —An Irish setter dog, seven months old, color red. Re’urn to Charley Meibers, baggageman, and get reward. Strayed—From the subscriber, last week, two ewe lambs, about the same size, one has a black spotted face. Anyone knowing of them will be rewarded by notifying C. N. Cassedy. 2g-2t Ladies —I have re-opened my dressmaking establishment in the first room over Holthouse’s drug store, where I would be glad to see my old Customer?, and new ones a’so.* Charges reasonable and satisfaction guaranteed. 29-41 Mary Parrish. A meeting Os Democrats at the county farm was addressed by R. K. Erwin and A. P. Beatty Wednesday night. There was a good attendance over one hundred voters being present. Wils Merryman was at Geneva yesterday. He is furnishing oak flooring and inside cssing for Charley Porter’s new bank and hotel building. _ s Last Tuesdav evening a the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Mann on Monroe and 13th street was entertained quite a number of young folks in hortbr of their niece Miss Laura Battling, of Muncie, The evening was spent in games, music and singing. Letter List. List of unclaimed letters remaining In the postoffice at Decatur, Ind., for the week ending Sept. 17, 1892: Mr. D. W. Baxter; Miss Lida Conner; Mr. M. C. Fry; Mr. W. F. Steele. Persons calling for the above will please say advertised. B. W. Quinn, P. M. It is a fixed and immutable law that to have good, sound health one must have pure, rich and abundant blood. There is no shorter nor surer route than by a course of DeWitt’s Sarsaparilla. Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. 21.3 m “Late to bed and early to rise will short en the road to your 'liome in the skies.” But early to bed and a “Little Early Risers,” the pill that makes life longer and better and wiser. Holthouse, Blackburn &Co. 2t-3m It is a truth in medicine that the smallest dose that pertorms the cure is the best. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are the smallest pills, will perform *l ie eu le ari( j are the best, Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. 21-3 m The following is the enrollmen of our public schools for the week ending Sept. 17th. Central building, High SchoolRoom 7, 43; 6, 57; 5, 54; 4, 64; 3, 69: 2,62; 1, 95; total 500. Ward building:—Room 4> 4°; 3- 4 6 i 2 > 4G 5G total 178. Total number enrolled 685. A. D. Moeeatt, Subt, Qn September Bth, Mr. and Mrs. Wolf, two early settlers in this county, celebr a ted their fiftieth or golden wedding anniversary. All but one of their children were home under the old, parental roof, as was also most of their grand child: en. The aged parent, now 75 and 67 years, respectively, had prepared for their kindred aad frlenjs, a golden dinner of almost.everything that was pleaing to the appetite. There Here many valuable presents given, among them was SIOO In gold by the; mother to her children. Father and, mother Wolf l;av? lived Iq see the fiuitsof. their toll, and it Is hoped tha,t they will still be spared to enjoy many mor? years of bliss. They have raised a family qf children that is secqnd to nofiq, Peservlng Praise. We desire to say to our citizens, that for years we have been seeling Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumpt on, Dr. King's New Life Pills, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters, and have never handled remedies, that sell as well, or that have given such universal satisfaction; We do dot hesitate to guarantee them every time, and we stand ready to relund |he purchase price, if satisfactory results do not follow their’ use. These remedies have won their great popularity purely on their merits. Sold-by all druggists. A Good Thing. A buaness room on the corner for rent. The beat, corner in town. »l ts . J- H - Stqnb.

1 Mra. B. F. Hower, of Craigyille, who was operated on for a Cystic tumor, on August 15th, is now able to be up and about again, with fair prospects of a complete recovery. The entire front of Mr. Leopold Yeager’s furniture store is being taken out and replaced by large French-plate glass. He will also enlarge his building by extending back to the alley. The Journal boasts of the report o f the county institute again, the editor at his old tricks. William, we will agree to start into the primary department of the school with you if you will leave off some of your bad habits. Bright people are the quickest to recog nize a good thing and buy it. We sell lots of bright people the Little Early Risers. If you are not bright these pills will make you so. Holttiouse, Blackum & Co. 21 3m Samuel Paulison, a brakeman on the G. R. & I. road, met with a painful accident near Hoagland the forepart of this week. The fingers of his right hand were mashed off while attempting to make a coupling. Mr. Henry H. JHart, formerly of this citv, but now of Pbntiac, Mich., has traded his interest in the mill there to his brother Joe for his residence here, and we will soon have Henryjnd his family as citizens again. Hon. Claude Matthews will be here Saturday,Oct. Ist, the Democratic candidate for Governor of the State. Look for the bills for a pole raising nere Oct. Ist. Lew Browkaw and wife have returned from Delaware, Ohio, where they were called to the bedside of his nephew, Dr. J. L. Williams, who had just returned from Europe. The Dr. gave Lew many rare coins and stones as relics. For Sale —A good frame house of five rooms with closets and summer kitchen, good cistern, plenty of young fruit tress. This property is situated on Elm street, in Decatur, and will be sold cheap and on easy paymenu. Also a lot on north Second street. Enquire of A. S. Elzey. The cheapest place to buy yeur handmade boats and shoes and have all work warranted and stodt guaranteed. French kip boots ss<oo, men’s calf shoes Congress or lace, $4.00, Half soling boots and shoes from 40 to 65 cents a pair. George W. Roop. South Second street. 27tf Editor Ashcraft is again at his old tricks. When we. placed him before the people on the p: inting of the school catalogue, when he said he bid four dollars less than we did. when he was compelled to swallow it. We can retaliate by calling him the brother of a dog, but haye always refrained from such bawdy-house language. Mr. D. M. Ayres, will sell at his resi dence, three and one half miles south-east ot Decatur, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1592, the following property: 8, head of horses, 1 brood mare and colt, 5 two year-olds, 1 three-year-old, 1 yearling, 3 cows, 2 fresh milk cows, 4 two year-old steers, 4 heifers. 2 full blooded Galway, 2 calves, 40 ca{J o f sheep and to lambs, a'- of hogg) “ abollt 10 dozen turkeys and geese,.a lot of timothy hay in mow and in stack, about tooo or 1200 bushels of corn, wheat and oats in granery, corn in field, 1 mow ng machine, 1 riding plow, 2 harrows, 1, wheat drill, 1 breaking plow, 1 hay rake.i hay carrier. 1 2-horse wagon, 1 new buggy and harness, pair of Bob-sleds, 2 sets of harness, household and kitchen furni ture, 4 bee hives, 8 bee scaps, anti other articles. A credit of twelve months will be given on sums over three dollars, under three dollars cash, purchaser giving note with approved security, with interest at 8 per cent. Sale to begin at 9 o’clock. Northern Indiana Barbacue Association. Ed. Democrat —You are most cor dially invited to attend and take part in the Third Quadrennial Barbacue and Democratic Mass Meeting, to be held at Peru, Indiana, W.dnesday, October 12 1592. It 'is confidentially expected that this will be the laiq-.*.st political meeting of the campaign in this State, and more nuuieroufiy attend.J than the monster demonstrations held in 1884 and 18SS. Gen. A. E. Stevenson, Democratic candidate for Vice-President, an 33 other statesmen and orators of National reputation, will be present and address the multitudes. You are earnestly requested to give the ‘widest posalple circulation to this event and assist in securing a large attendance from your neighborhood. All visiting clubs and bands of music will be properly placed in the parade. A Reception Committee, ample in number, will see that all are properly cared for. Committee. A Severe Case. Amos Clark, a prominent man of Clarinda, lowa, says: Through the lecommendation of J. P. Burrows es our city, I gave your Dr. Marshall's Lun* Syrup a trial In a severe cough. After using it a short time my cough was cured, which fact give* me such great confidence in it* merits (hat upon every occasion I recommend ft to my neighbors. Your*, Amos Clark Sold hy *U iruggiste. '•4'- ■ .>~

Mr*. S. Cook, of Geneva, visited E. P Menefee last week. Will Christen, architect. Office over Pete Holthouse clothing store. qtf Mrs. tiamuel Simison, of Berne, is the guest of L. C. Miller, and family. New styles in dress goods and cloaks, at J. Niblick & Son. 27-41 New dress goods, carpets and cloaks in all new styles, at J. Niblick & Son. 27-41 Dress goods, carpets, and cloacks, in endless varieties, at J. Niblick & Son. 2 7-4‘ Ike Rosenthal has just returned from the city where he bought a large stock of fall and winter goods. For Sale, —A good buggy mare -and a fine brood mare and colt. Cheap. Enquire of John King, Jr. G. L. Leech and family .est for Toledo, Ohio, last Thursday, where thsy will make their future home. There will be an oyster supper at C. T. Dorwin’s Friday night, Sept. 30th, for the benefit of the C. E. society. The elegant residence of Mr. A. L. De Velbiss, corner of Winchester and Adams streets, is fast nearing completion. L. G. Cole, the popular Nickle Plate fireman, of Erie, Penn , Sundayed in the city the guest of Miss Agnes F. Brokaw. Mrs. R. Patten, Rockford, 111, writes: “From personal experience I can recommend DeWitt's Sarsaparilla, a cure for impure blood and general debility. Hotthouse, Blackburn & Co. 21-301 Messrs. Tim Coffee and. Major Milton Byers, were in Cincinnati several days this week, on business. They took in the great races over at Latonia, and report a good time generally. We truly believe DeWilt’s Little Early Risers to be the most natural, most effective, most prompt and economical pill for biliousness, indigestion and.inactive liver Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. 21-301 Mr. R. B. Allison returned last week from his summer resort, in Michigan, after an absence of seven weeks. From the bronzed appearance of his hands and face, one might venture to enquire, how’s fishing? Several alleys in the heart of the city are in a very unhealthy state. There is no early excuse for this at anytime, much less nowsince cholera has appeared within short range of u*. Let there be a special health officer appointed, if necessary, and see that our City is thoroughly policed. We have received a very interesting letter from Mr. Philip Hendricks, new of Ellwood, this state, but a former resident of this county. We are sorry that we cannot give the details of his journey west in full, owing to the great amount of Job and advertising work. A jury that was „ good en the stay was the one that tried the cas= of Devoss against Coffee. They were sent to their room last Saturday afternoon, and returned on Tuesday, at noon, without agreeing, being out seventy-two hours. The amount in controversy is small. rotn now on the cost will b ; ; ue que&ti on that will enter infa contegt The cogt now .mounts to over fifty dollars, while the cause is ready for another jury to attempt to find the pirty that should pay the costs, Our go-betwen (spring and autumn) poet, “slug two," has condescended to mix up his time, when not fishing or hunting, by effusing to the readers of the Democrat, thusly: The tariff is a dandy thing. Says Holloway to Craig, But don't you know it raised the price Os everything e'en to an egg? But darn it all. says Holloway We have to pay this raise, And with allot that we stand around And blindly think it pays. The following Adatns county Nimrods and Daniel Bponers from away back, went North into the wi'ds of Michigan, oh Tuesdav, last, in ,search of game. They were all loaded down with ammunition and other necessaries for the occrsion and by Monday, next, we are to feast on some of the finest of fine venison that can be "skeered"up in that vicinity: Da vid Runyon: Jos Yoder; Willis Glendenniiig; Sherman Glend.enning; Lawrenc? Glendenning; Robert Brown and George W, Gates: The pastors of this city at their last meeting passed the following resolutions: AVhereas, into the religious services, consequent upon the burial of the dead, certain evil customs, violating all sense of propriety, have intruded themselves; and knowing that all Christian people will gladly welcome and a'id a reform in the conduct of these sacred rites. We, the pastors of the city do submit the fallowing as suggestions, proper to be carried out on these sad occasions. 1. That no funeral be held on Sunday, when it is passible to avoid it, a. That the wearing ot hats, by gentlemen, during the service, is not in keeping with the occasion. 3. That the prevailing custom of “passing around to yiew the should be discouraged, and that the attending friends take leave of the remains at the house. 4. Toat need le*s expense, whether of carriages, Sowers, or other matters, be avoided. 6. That in arranging the time for lunerals, the minister, as ter u possible, should be con-

Mr. D. M. Hensley, jeweler, is in Cincinnati, this week. For Sale a full blood Jersey cow. Call at the M. E. parsonage* Mrs. J. C. Hower, of Ossion, is visiting the family of E. Buhler. Mr*. Mary Galloway returned from a visit with friends at Elwood. Mr*. Theo. Droppieman is visiting frier.ds at Fort Wayne this week. Dick Menefee, a former typo of this office, was calling on friends here the forepart of this week. Henry Rosenthal has accepted a position in a clothing house in Chicago and left last Monday. C. A. Anderson, and wife 01 Ft. Wayne spent Saturday and Sunday with po*tmas ter Quinti and family. For Sale.— A good buggy mare and a fine brood mare and colt. Cheap. Enquire ot John King, Jr; There will be a sacred concert at the Presbyterian church Sabbath evening. No one can afford to miss it Our street* are in need of a little repairs before the winter sets in; so let the street commissioner get in his work. The contractors have completed Russel and Chestnut streets, and have commenced stoning Front street. F. M. Gilpin and wife, of Ossion, were the guest of Mrs. Gilpin’s father, Harlo Mann and family over Sunday. A. S. Elzey will move to Ossion in a Gw days where he will take charge hardware store tor the firm of Shaffer N ; Loch. I Albert Bender returned last Monday, from a two weeks visit at West Milton Ohio, where he went in hopes of improving his health. Mrs. James £navel left for Boston last Monday, where she will visit her mother and other friends. She has not seen any ' of them for twenty jear Mr. Al. Ayres, the handsomest of them all, is now chief tnixplogist at the “Oak,” on Monroe street, where he will be pleased to see his many friend*, Ike Rosenthal’s clothing stere will be closed from 6 o’lock the evening Sept. 30th to 6 o’clock in the evening Oct. Ist on account as a ipjHday:- , v Dr. Boyers ha* moved to his residence on 2nd street, opposite the furniture store of Woodward &Auten, and when not at his office he c*n be found at home. There will be a Democratic meeting at Booher's School house, On Saturday evening October Ist 1892. The Hon. Emerson E. McGriff and R. H. Hartford will address the meeting. Let everyone turn out to-night and attend the meeting at Cleveland and Stevenson Cluh Rooms. There will be a number of speakers on hand to make the occasions interesting. Jemison’s great blood, ” wr an d Kidney remedy for the u . S Ai Seg o f the blood, liver an “ Lmnftys. Purely vegetable. Contains no mercusjg arsenic or other mineral poisons. For* sale by Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. 3-410 Mrs. William Adiesperger, of Ohio, will be here with a fine line of Ladies trimmed Hats and Bonnets, at J. Nib lick & Sop, on Saturday, October Ist, and Monday, October 3rd. All are cordially invited to attend. Mose Byers- lias a brand new dog, onlythree months old, which was sent him by an uncle, from Mobile, Alabama. It is of the blood hound kind on its pap’s side, with an overplus ot just dog on the other. Muse says he will only hunt iox and black coon. The hotels M esse has been thoroughlyrepaired and re-papered and ready tor Messrs. Lynch N Schroeder who will take charge of the same October Ist. The boys have our best wishes, and as they are both first-class hotel men we bespeak for them success. I Mr. Will Keub;er has been,at the bed side of his lather since.test Sunday, bein called there by his serious illness, wi.:< recited in de .tii last Thursday moni’.i.; His fstnily an ' his brotlter Louis’ fatni left for Tiffin,yesterday noon, to attend the funeral. The Decatur Union will celebrate World’s W. C. T. U. day next .Thursday evening at the Christian church. A good program will be rendered and a collection taken for the benefit of our “round the world” missionaries. All are cordially ‘ invited to attend. Dr, J. S. Coverdale'has a fine gravel bed on his farm nqrth of town. Our people are finding a plenty of gravel, so that a few years more our farmers can come to town any time they feel tike it, that is the ones who have gravel roads to come on, gravel is plenty southeast and northwest. Let us have good gravel raods. The opening of Bochnecht’s saloon last Saturday evening, wa» the opportunity for a number of young men to §ll up on juice that caused them to make night hidebus with their debauchery. If the mothers of some of them cduld have seen them at the time they were thinking “whan a glorious time I am having," the mother would have wept to think she had ever brought such a boy into existence.

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Go to John Mayer’s forfirst-clas* brick ■■ ißtf Call on C. G. Fox the plumber for your gas fitting and plumbing. Next door to Burt House. See fox on sign. i3tf One bottle of Wright Bro*., Hair Food will stop the hair from falling out. Sold by Holthon»e, Blackbum & Co. ts For Sale—lmproved farms and timber lands, also town property at price* to suit purchasers. Schurger & Reed. 42* If you want your gas fitting done in first-class shape and warranted call on A. Van Camp at planing mill on First street. ytf Money to Loan—At from 6to 7 per cent on five year’s time on improved farm and city property. Call on Schurger Wright Bros., Hair Food will grow hair on the baldest head providing the hair bulb has not been destroyed. Sold g| by Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. 46tf 1 SIOO Gash 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.—ls you want a good twostory, brick buildihg ’ with attachments, centrally located in city of Decatur, suitable; for any business, apply to i3tf Christen St Schirmeyer. It dull, spiritless and stupid; if your blood is thick and sluggish; if your appe•i.e is capricious abd uncertain, you need a Sarsaparilla. For best results take DeWitt’s. Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. 21-3 m John S. Bowers having bought B. P. Rice s interest in the stone quarrv will at all time have foundation and crush stone on hand, and with switch off of G. R. & I. railroad can deliver stone at any station along three lines of railroads at low price. lots Soldiers Attention—Now is the time to apply for increase, under present laws many pensioners are entitled to larger pension* than they are now receiving. No pay unless successful. James T. Merryman, aitf Att’y and Claim Ag’t. Notice to All— That I will keep constantly on hand, at my mill* com, 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 aoth to October 31st, the G. R. &I. R’y w in j ssue excursion tickets to Rome City and return at the following reduced rates; To partie* ot 3 to 9, $2.35 each; 10 to 49, $2.00; 50 or more $1.65. Rate shown for parties of 3 to 9 good for return within fifteen (15) days from and including date of sale, o For many years Mr. B. F. Thompson, of Des Moines, lowa, was severely afflicted with chronic diarrbeea. He 'says: “At times it was very severe; so much so, that I feared my life. About seven years ago I chanced to procure a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy It gave me prompt relief,, and I believe cured me permanently, as I now -— eat or drink without harm anything I please.” I have also used it in my family with the best results. For sale by „W. IL Nachtrieb. s Capt. W. A. Abbett, who has long been with Messrs. Percival and real estate and insurance brokers. Des Moines, lowa, and is one of the best kn?wn and most respected business men of that city, says: “I can testify to the gojd qualities of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Having used it in my family for the past eight years, I'Can sateiy say it has no equal for either cough-• or er up.” eo cent bottles for sale >V. 11. Nach»rieb. s Monmouth t ms. Girte. Rug; R •.y.-n.img chool I' wis i g .! ,u- 5c supp’ied by always has a. tall supply on hand. ’ • The political campaign has opened with L. Blossom as captain. Mr. Wagoner who has been ill for some time, is slowly recovering. Rev. Bowen preached his farewell sermon J,t Concord last Sunday. School commenced Sept, leth under the direction of Mi s Effie Lewton. ( Mrs. Rossman, of Illinois, is visiting ■her sister, Mrs. Mont Evans, of this place. "“ Jack Nuter is ready io do all kinds of plastering on short notice. Give him a call, —1 —v-r — Johnnie Fonner purchased a.new bicycle and now may be seen traveling on various streets in our village. The sports of Monmouth are ejeaning their guns withthe anticipation of having tine sport shooting q jaill next month. An old-fashioned supper wiMbe given a', the Concord church Saturday evening, Sept. 24th . Other retreshnients will be served in addition to the supper. The proceed* will go toward repairing the church. All are cordial’y Invited.