Decatur Democrat, Volume 36, Number 42, Decatur, Adams County, 6 January 1893 — Page 1

VOLUME XXXVI.

■ts * '■ - - - - - - - --T-=L I Over costs cheap at Ehlnger & Meyer's. I 42-2 I MlisClsra Fuhrman U visiting friends in I Ft. Wayne. I John Klelnhenz has been on the sick I list this week. I 15 cords of solid dry beech wood for I sale by Alex. Leßrun. I Mrs. Lida Collins, of Marion, visited I Mrs. J. F. Mann over Sunday. I » Children’s suits and over coats at cost I at Ehinger & Meyer’s ’ 42-J I A sleighing party left the city yesterI day afternoon for Ossian. I Joe Eflinger, of Bluffton, attending the L Owl Club ball Wednesday night. A number ot our young people took a sleigh ride to Monroe last night. George Miller, of Fort Wayne, attended the Owl Club ball Wednesday night. I. J. Miesse and James Lynch, spent a few days In Rockford, Ohio, last weekIf you are in need of any clothing, now is the time to buy at Ehinger & Meyer’s. >■ 4 2 2 " Miss Stahlhut and Miss Tague, of Ft Wayne were the guest of the Misses Fuhrman this week. All winter goods must be sold before spring goods arrive. If you need any, call and see Ehlnger & Meyer’s. 42-2 The Odd Fellows Lodge of this city will hold a public installation of officers next Monday night. The G. A. R. will have public installation of officers at their hall to-morrow night All are welcome. Misese Rosa and Lucy Irwin and Bessie Dorwin were the guests of Ft. Wayne friends this week. The M. E. church is having week of prayer. The meetings are largely attended. The House of Representatives left “Our Dick.” Curtis, of Marion county, is pre siding officer. Peter Schneider wants ten thousand pounds of lard. Farmers be sure and see him bafore selling. Frank Farrell made an assignment on Jest Tuesday tor the benefit of creditors. W. H. H. France is the assignee. '■ James M. Myers and Nephew, Charlie, of Hustburg, Tenn., are the guests of their Mends and relatives here. Tite Ernst and wife took a trip te Peter son on last Thursday to visit Mr. Ernst’s motherat that place. Miss Kittle Christen returned last Tuesdry from a ten days’ visit with’her friend, Mrs. Nels Todd, at Bluffton. In order to make room for spring goods all heavy goods will be sold at cost at EhEhinger & Meyer’s. 42-2 George U. and O. M. Hollopeter, of Cederville, Ind., were the guests of their sister, Mrs. Will Teeple and family the forepart of the week. A natural gas explosion in Chicago done $20,000 damage to Donohue & Henneberry’s building last Wednesday, and injured about thirty people. Several ofourcitizens will attend the performance this evening at the Temple, - at Fort Wayne, ot Champion Corbett as ('Gentleman Jack.” . , Hogs are selling at $6.75 and will reach $7.00 bySaturday. We will have to eat more bread and less meat until the prices change. The small boy can now be seen hanging on sleighs and sleds and seem to enjoy the sport, but as yet we have heard of , no accident occurring to them. The Oak Saloon has a new “mixologist" in the person of Martin Luttman, who ia desirous of seeing his friends at Chris* place on Monroe street. Saturday January 7th will perhaps be Miller the optician’s last visit to Decatur for a few months. Those desiring to se him should call on that day. School is again in session after one weeks vacation. How (he little folks would like to have had this week i ncluded and we know of some of the school marms that wouldn't object. “ , Wa'ch service was duly observed at the .a, ( M.E. church New Years eve in an appropriate manner. This is one of the customs of the church that will last forever, Mr*. Katie Burrell one of teachers in the ward school, tendered her resignitlon 1 ast week, and was accepted last Monday. Mis* Effie Bottenberg has been engaged as v*. teacher to fill the vacancy. P Mrs. D. ». Fisher, and little daughter “ ; left Saturday for Eaton, Ind., where she will join her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher expect to make that place their future heme. James Hurst left yesterday afternoon for Chicago to visit his brother-in-law, - Lem Fisher, who met with a serious accident near that city on last Wednesday, and was taken to the Mercy Hospital. Such a snow as the one that now covers the ground, our old settlers'say has not been since 1855, when It lasted for two months, freesing all the game that was in this county. Since that time we have hxd

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JjProf. Dugan left Monday for Carlinville, 111. a , A. C. Gregory, house painter and paper hanger, solicits your patronage. 30* Annie Efimger, of Bluffton, is the guest ot thp Misses Rademacher's, Frank Carrier has ixjartn,for rent. Address him at Decatur, Ind/ On last Wednesday Jesse Butler paid out twenty-six hundred dollars for hogs. Ilogs are worth 6'cents a pound. See Jesse Butler before you sell. Master Anthony and Miss Nona Forbing were at Ft. Wayne last week visiting relatives. Mrs. Jesse Butler and son, Melville spent New Years w ith relatives at Richmond, Ind. Sheriff Doak has been entertaining a few callers durng the past .week. Sam is very attractlire at times. Billy McWhirter has opened an eating house in connection with his House of Call. It will be open day and night. Robert Ehinger has resigned his position with the Ehinger & Myers clothing house and has accepted a position at Ft. Wayne. . The Misses Celia and Anna Smith and Nona Martin spent New Years at Fort Wayne, the guests of the Misses Fox and other friends.—Ex. W. B. Reynolds has opened a harness shop in the hardware store of Ellsworth, Myers & Co., he needs no recommendation to our people, but call and see him. Mr. and Mrs. Albers, of New Lisbon Ohio, stopped in our city a few hours yesterday on their way home. They have been the guests of Monroe friends and relatives for the past two week. Our mother is spending some time with us and the rest of our brothers here. She was accompanied by Mrs. James Blackburn and two daughters, of Fort Wayne, who returned home last Monday. Mrs. Sarah Fisher was called to Monterey last Wednesday by telegram announcing that her son, Lemuel, was badly hurt by falling from a bridge on which he was working, being in the employ of the C. & E. R. R. as a bridge carpenter Al, Grant has sold his dray and interact in-the dray businasa JoJtoboat Smith, ot Monroe. Mr. Smithls well known in this city, and we can commend him to our citizens as a man or integrity He will move his family here f-s soon as he can find a suitabl house. The office crew, “devil” included, are under obligation to a friend in present! ng them with a bran new towel for a New Year’s gift, for which be has our thanks. The office towel of ’92 is now undergoing a thorough renovating. At Portland, Jay county, the Democrats held an election to select a candidate for the Portland, Indiana, postoffice. The patrons thereof declared in favor W. W. W.Timmonds, editor of the Sun. “Bill” accept our £r we know you earned it I for the work done in the campaign. A number of business firms changed hands the flirt of the year, among the re*( the Decatur Journal. Messrs. Douglass and Porter, formerly ot Plainfield, this state, becoming the owners. They come among us well re commended and we extend to them the hand of fellowship, wishing them a happy and prosperous life. For Sale—A farm of 174 acres, 3% miles east of Geneva. This farm is we 1 improved, good frame house and barn with all necessary jut-buildings. Terms easy. Address Jacob Miller, 33tf Geneva, Ind. A pair of novel sheafs for barbers is a recent invention. The pivot between the .blades is extended to cary a comb, which is parallel with the shears. By means of a nijt the distance between the comb and the shears can be varied at will and the hair cut at any length desired. The cheapest place to buy your handmade boots and shoes and have all work warranted and stock guaranteed. French kip boots $5.00, men’s call shoes Congress or lace, $4 00, half soling boots’and shoes from 40 to 65 cents a pair.

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Gkorgk W. Roop. South Second street. aytf On Tuesday last the Decatur Trenton Rock Mining Company elected the fob lowing board of directors for the ensuing year: David Studabaker, John D. Hale Dallas G. M. Trout, Norval Blackburn, Henry Krick, Richard C. Kerlin and William H. Niblick. The of the association are the same as before. The school corporation of the city ot Decatur, are asking the council tor nine thousand dollars to build another school building in the Aorth-west part of the city. This a good more and a much needed im* provement, as the buildings we now have are inadequate, and with the. number of pupils each teacher has to take care of, makes it absolutely necessary. Each and everybody h invited to call at the City Restaurant to see the fine line of creams, fruits and French candles, and for stick, mixed and home made pan work we have a large stock of it, and will sell extremely low. Corns! and sec lor yourself before purchasing elsewhere. < 1 3 qw- > J. S. Colchis 4 . i . -■•A"

DECATUB, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JANUARY <>, 1893.

W. P. Mallonee, of Root township took the hog record when he sold a nine-months-old hog that brought $21.45. Hall’s Hair Renewer enjoys the confidence and patranage of people all over the civilisedj world who use ft to restore and keep the hair a natural color. All persons indebted to us are earnestly requested to call and settle on or before January 1,1892, by cash or note with good security, as we must have all old accounts adjusted. 39 4 Donotan & Coffee. William Breiner, of Kirkland township, returned last Saturday from a visit with his uncle in Lawrence county, 111, where he spent some weeks. He say* they are well pleased to know that Adams county is Democratic. Through the kindness of Judge Studabaker we were presented with a copy of the Van Wert (Ohio) Republican from which the Judge collected the figures for his article on the water works. The paper says their water works is a financial failure It was the last week of the month, the last month of the year and the last day of the month and Curley Radamacher has been rejoicing for the last week over a twelve-pound girl. Curley is getting along as well as can be expected. The Cicilian choir of the St. Mary's Catholic church had quite an enjoyable time at the residence of Father Wilkens on last Sunday evening. About fifteen members were present and paftbok of an elegant luncheon. Pete Schneider, of the Pork House, furnished the boiled ham. Travelers may learn a lesson from Mr. C. D. Cone, a prominent attorney of Parker; Dakota, who says: “I never leave home without taking a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with me, andon many occasions have ran with it to the relief of some sufferer and have never known it to fail.” For sale W. H. Nachtrieb, “The Druggist.” j

Last Friday morning about'half past nine the fire department and citizens of our city wese seen rushing to the vicinity of Mercer street in responce to an alarm of fire. The Presbyterian parsonage, occupied by Rev. Allen had taken fire from k-defective flue, in the kitchen, but by' hard work it was extinguished. The loss amounts to nearly '|Bo. covered by insurance. Charles Liebenguth, the handler and ,ottler of that cool and refreshing bevere age called beer, is prepared to furnish al who desire it with the most choice Families who desire such a wholesom and cool beverage should leave their orders with him. They will be promptly executed. There is nothing nicer than Schlitz famous Milwaukee and Centlivre’s Kaiser beer. Give him a call. i6tf The new proprietor of the new ‘‘Bust’ is the kind of a man the people of our city wants more of the push and energetic men, who help to move the city along, those who are always ready to move forward instead of holding back. The house is Well known as one of the foremost holstries of the state. It will be more widely known under the present management, The farmer that has hogs to sell this year is at h ime, so to speak. Our main buyer, Jesse Butler, has paid out during the month of December the sum of $lB. 859.93. Can our farmers complain when this amount is paio out in one month for hogs, the othe porducts of the farm will make a good showing for them this season. Butler is itill leading all in prices, and deserves to hold the lead. John F. Lachot, of Berne, has purchased the Cottage Hotel. John will make a success of it as he has heretofore ’in all the business he has entered into, having leased the property for three years, gives assuarance to the traveling public that they will find a home at that place for that lenght of time. The house has a good reputation, but he will improve the good name* that it now has. The people of Berne may well feel assured that the good name of the hotel will be preserved. ' Land in California free, that can grow if irrigated, oranges, grapes, figs or any fruit in California that will grow by irrigation. This land has no market value unless irrigated. We will plant the trees free cultivate them for five years for half the profit, pay the taxes, labor and other charges, will pay you back the first year after irrigation, one-third of your investment if you will help get irrigation. Price $25 for five years payable $5 per month ’till $25 is paid. Free deed to the land, no charges to you for taxes or labor or trees Address, California Land and Water Exchange, s 8 south Main street, Dayton, O Mr. William T. Price, a Justice of the Peace, at Richland, Nebraska, was confined to his bed last winter with a severe attack of lumbago; but a thorough application of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm enabled him to get up and go to work. Mr. Prices says: ' The remedy cannot be recommended too highly." 1 Let any orfe troubled with rheumatism, neuralgia or lame back give it a trial and they will be of the same opinion. 50 cent bottles for Mie by W. H. Nachtrieb, "The Drug-1 gist.” i

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Try some ot Schneider’s bacon and hams, cheapest and beet in the city. Money to Loan—At 6 per cent, on long time. Abstracts, insurance and collection*. Farm and city property tor sale. Call on Schurger, Reed & Smith. 42tf. The past week has been a jolly one especially' to our children. The snow caused it all. To jump on a flying sled or sleigh seems to be the ambition of the majority of the boy* and girls who are too thoughtless to know the value of sound limbs. For Salk—Farm of about 145 acres, known as the Numbers farm, one mile from Decatur. Two-story brick house, barn, well, orchard and other improvemens, will be sold at a bargain, easy payments. Call on or address Christen & Schiimkyeb, 30tf Decatur,lnd Leap year is now to be found in the calender of the past, and many of our fair damsels whom we »o earnestly admonished at the beginning of ’92 to look after our good honest bachelors have let their opportunity pass. Ladies the responsibility rests with you, the bachelors were willing. Remember we manufacture a full line of Buggies. Surries, Road Wagons, Carts, and do repairing of all kinds on short no tice, and keep in stock a full line of factory buggies, surries, road wagons spring wagons, carts, etc., of the best make. Just got in a car-load of the Celebrated Smith wag on, which is guaranteed all hickory and white oak, and a No. 1 wagon. Call and see th|m. Ellsworth, Myers & Co. 3 8tf We have taken the Agency for the best Faim Implements made, including McCormick Binders and Mowers; the Brown Cultivators; the Deere goods and all the b£st harrows etc., manufactured. Also the famous White Sewing machine. Call and look at samples when in the city, Ellsworth's new block, across from Niblick’s grocery. 38 ts Ellsworth. Myers & Co. M. Shafer’s lunch room and saloon was entered last Thursday night by burglars. Mr. Shafer had left the key in the door and the thieves broke the pane of glass near the key, reaped in and unlocked the door. The that were not consumed were Some money was taken and of course the choice wines were not untouched. Mr. Shafer has strong suspicions as to who the theives are. CLEARANCE SALE of Millinery Goods, beginning Friday, Dec. 23, and continuing during January. FELT HATS, 6Scts. FRAEES, 20c. Baby Bonnets from socts up. Fancy Feathersfrom locts up Children’s Caps, from 4octs up. Special Ribbon sale on Saturday, Dec. 3i,*at MISS ALICE WAND’S 40tf Millinery Store. The Bluffton Chronicle copies the following from the Peru Republican: Authorative information comes from Congressman Martin that elections for postmaster will be held in all the towns of the district, and the result will decide the cho’ce. We have found that Congressman Martin always corresponds with his friends in relation to any matters effecting the public. But when it comes to such matters there will be Democratic friends instead of those who attempt to lead him into trouble. The following is a school report from District No, 9, of Washington township, for the month ending Dec. 30, 1892: Number enrolled, 29; percent of attendance, 97; daily average Y attendance, 25. The following pupils were punctual for the month: Cora Hower, Laura Steele, Thomas France, Luther Hower, Otto Mathewson, Charley Mathewson, Clara Ovferhulser, Nora Howqr, Anna Steele, Dora Mathewson, Dora Hower, George Mathewson, Jesse Faust and Elton Faust. Jno. R.- Teacher. There has been many opinions advanced as to the supply of natural gas lasting, but recent developments in the manufactured article insures us the use of fuel gas even though the supply of natural gas does give out. The latest invention is that of a Bellefo.-.taine. Ohio man, which was so successful that a full size plant was built at Greensburgh’ Pa., and given a thorough test. It was plainly demonstrated that it was a success j and Pittsburg, Pa., is negotiatiating with the inventor for the right of the process for .that city. There is no immediate danger our gas giving out this week that know of and as long as lasts we will use it, and let other towns that are not enjoying tci luxury of natural gas, experiment on the manufactured article. Great Triumph, Instant relief experienced and a permanent cure by the most speedy and greatest remedy in the world—Otto’s Cure Tor throat and lung diseases. Why will you continue to irritate your throat and lungs with that terrible hacking cough, when Blackburn, Holthouse & Co., sole agent will furnish you a free sample bottle of this great guaranteed Remedy? It* success is simply wonderful, as your druggistt will tell you. Otto’s Cure is now sold in every town and village on the continent. Sample* free. Large bottle. 50c. - * fei?’--?

Trade] With J.- Thos. W. Luckey, the CASH GROCER, Decatur, Ind., where you can save 20 per cent ON THE DOLLAR. Economy in buying is the surest road to success A dollar saved is a dollar earned. You can do both. I want you to trade with me, because 1 can save you Money. Terms, net cash, or produce. No time. No discount. No dating.’ H Nothing but the most Goods for your Money, ffl I guarantee better value for cash than any house in this country. J. THOS. W. LUCKEY.

Our Legislature. The Indiana State Legislature met yesterday with thefellowing officers: House —Speaker, James Curtis, of Marion county; Chief Clerk, Charles Crawford, of Sullivan county; Assistant Clerk, John D. Carter, of Orange county; Doorkeeper, D. B. Blaze Brooke, of Starke county. Senate—Chief Clerk, G. W. Boyd, of Fountain county; Assistant Clerk, MarkEnsley; Doorkeeper, W. A. Dubos. Letter List. List ot unclaimed letters remaining in the postoffice at Decatur, Ind., for the week ending Dec., 31, 1892: e. J. W. Freeman, Margaret Kief, Ed R. Salter, Dr. George Vandyke, Homer Gause, Maggie Oberlyn. Persons calling for the above will pleas say advertised. B. W. Quinn,, P. M. Heal Estate Transfers. The following real estate trgpsfers were made since January 1, 1893: Susan Martin to Wilson Ledcy, s'.J of the ejj of the ne sec 9-25 15. John Schurger com. to peter Bixler, r pt gij eJ.J ne 9-25-I5 20 acres. Frank Farrell to W. H. H. France, assignee. Amos G. Thompson to Aspy & Briggs pt s*-2 se 27-25-14, 28 acres. Levi Moser to C. A. Sprunger, lots 27 and 28, Berne. John Blakesley to Clark B. Funk, lot 313, Geneva. Mary Murtin. to Benj H. Dugdale, s'.j - H. F. Costello, to Dan Donovan, lots 227 and 225, Decatur. Dan Donovan to Elizebsth Costello, lots 227 and 225, Decatur. ~~ Marriage License, The following marriage license were issued by Clerk Lenhart during the month of December, and January, 1883, to date: Joen B. Reigle to Lillie G. Rupright. Albert A. Roebuck to Edith M. Boyd. Carie Hale to Dollie Witman. William A. Rose to Phoebe Gauze. Oliver C. Wolf to Emma J, Zimmerman. Fred E'Lindsey to Minnie Bi Haughton’ Henry E. Randenbin to Victoria Roe. James G. Smith to Ida E. Evans. John R. Dull to Sadie Williams. Samuel E. Brown to Eda E, Peoples. Henry Wood to Agnes Myers. Joseph Metzgar to Catharine Thomas, Levi Shaffer to Luda Peterson. William H. Boze to Laura B. Smith. Adam Sauer to Mary Finity. Council Proceedings. All members present except Patterson. The committee's report on the Coffee alley sewer was approved, and the expense assessed against the property owners. J. A. McGuire, representing the Sun Vapor Light Co., was present for the purpose of getting a renewal of the present contract tor one year. In view of the fact that electric lights were contemplated no action was taken. The school trustees asked the council to pass an ordinance granting the trustees authority to issue bonds in the sum of $9,000 for the purpose of erecting a school building in the Third Ward. The petition was referred to the committee on public schools. Frayk Railing presented a petition for the location of a new street ruhfring along the north side of the Fair grounds. Petition was referred to coinmitte on streets and alleys. The plats of Grant Railing, and the Zimmerman heirs were approved, and the clerk was ordered to certify to the same The plat of Zimmerman heirs is historical. There arc two streets, one named Cleveland snd the other Stevenson street. Shafer Peterson did not want to see the Republican outdone, so he named one of the streets on the Railing plat Grant street. A Slip ot Paper. S. D. Henderson, of Mead Centre, Kas , says: "I can not say too much in praise of your Dr. Marshall’s Lung Syrup and peculiar way I came to try this medicine, I once found a slip of paper layiny along the road, on which was printed these words: “Use Dr. Marshall's Lung Syrup for asthma," and my wife being troubled with asthma for several years, atjd having tried a great many different medicines, I thought I would spend 50c more and try vours, and I must say it is the best •he hasever used, and I think it will cure her sound and well.” Sold by all druggists. .

Married. On Wednesd*y evening, Dec. 28, 1892, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peoples, occurred the marriage of Miss Edna E. Peoples to Samuel E. Brown, both of Root townspip. Promptly at the hour of 6:30 p. m. the contracting praties entered the room which were beautifully decorated and in which was seated the invited guests to the number of forty or more. In the center of the room suspended from the ceiling hung a large bell composed of flowers and evergreens, beneath which the contracting perties were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. D. M. Haines, of Monroeville, Ind. After the wedding ceremonies were performed, all were invited to a sumptuous repast to which all did justice. The presents were numerous and costly. Good Looks. Good looks are more than skin deep, depending upon a healthy condition of all organs. If the liver be inactive, you have a bilious look and ifyour stomach be disorded you have a pinched lock. Secure good heolth and you will have good looks. Electric Bitters is the great alterative and tonic acts directly on theese vital organs. Cures pimples, blotches and gives a good complexion. Sold at A. R. Pi irce’s drug store, 50c per bottle. On Christmas afternoon Rhoda Durbin became a mother. The father of her child is as yet unknown io the public. Being alone at the time, a neighbor woman was called in, who in turn call a doctor, who fonnd the little one bleeding from the mouth. evening following the little fellow died and was buried. But the belief became so strong that the child had been put out of the way that on Saturday last the Coronor, Dr, May, with assistance took up the body and held an examination, when they found that a wound beneath the tongue had caused the death of the little one. While the verdict is yet his own, he says there is no doubt but what it is a clear case of infanticide. No arrests have been made up to this time, but the officers feel sute that they have a clear case oi murder against some one, and will leave nothing undone to find but who the guilty one is. She refuses to say who the father is, but rumor has it one js putting up hush money. The Mother’s Nursery Guide. Tne January number of the Mothe's Nursery Guide contains an article on the care of the child’s scalp and hair, by Dr. &. T. Jackson, in which great stress is laid on the importance of giving early attention to this matter. “Some Common Speech Defects in Children” are treated by Dr. J. Collins, and Dr. _E. S.—Brown discusses the question whether we can forecast the mental and bodily faculties of a child. Equally instructive are the other departments of the Nursery Guide— “Baby’s Wardrobe,”, the “Kindergarten-at-Home Stories" and the “Nursery Problems, in which the medical editor gives advice as to “possible causes of a Rash,' “Dancing Lessons,” “A Dietaiy Delemma etc;, Tne mothers themselves contribute entertaining letters to the “Parliament.” $2.00 a year, single copies free on application to the Babyhood Publishing Co., 5 Beekman St.. New York. California in Three and OneHalf Days, If you are going to California and desire to make the journey in the most economical,.quick and comfortable manner, purchase your ticket via the Chicago & North western, Union Pacific and Southern Pacific R’ys. Pullman drawing-room sleeping cars are run from, i Chicago to San Francisco without change in three and one-hslf days. Completely furnished tourist sleeping cars are also run in which accommodations can be procured by passengers holding either first or secondclass tickets at a cost cf only $4.00 per berth from Chicago to San Farncisco and other California points. The-hour of departure ot trains from Chicago affords prompt connection with all trains from the Eqst and South. Variable route excursion tickets. allowing nine months stay in the health-giving climate cf California, second class tickets at low rates, sleeping car reservations and full information can be procured of any ticket agent or by addressing W. A. Thrall, General Passenger and Ticket Agent Chicago 6 North Western R’y, Chicago. If you desire to keen yourself well posted, read tho advertisements upon each page of this issue. Some important information may be gained thereby. Don’t fail to scan every page.

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Linn*Grove items, Wm. Mayo and wife and Joseph Sheldon, of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Amanda Reynold and son, of Economy, Ind., are visitors to relatives in this locality. Miss Lillie Gentis lost a gold watch on one ot our streets last Monday night. The keepsake was a present from-well Courtney knows who. An inquest was held on the sanity of Mrs. Abram Bierie of this township on Monday, and prepartipns are being made to remove her to the hospital for treatment. Edwin rigged up his cutter on Sunday, morning to take his family out for a pleasure ride. After getting his wife and child ren comfortably seated, he started for the country, but on making a shot turn on starting the sleigh capsized, and dumped the occupants in the depth of the snow in which they were packed similar as are sardines when boxed, with little Pearl, aged 2>.J years in the bottom layer. At the time Eugene Runyon was in his room on the second floor, of which Mr. Heller was not aware when he locked up the house. Eugene discovered their dilema hastened to render assistance, knocked over his lamp, breaking the shade and illuminator, but soon discovered that he was locked in, so he again went to the second floor and from a window got into the top of a cherry tree from which he descended, but when he had gained the street Mr. H. had reloaded his folks and was gone. A liberal reward will be given for the return or knowledge where a small female dog about 14 inches tall, long*brown ears and brown feet, body speckled. J. W. Place. W. C. T. U. Notes. The convention of the Adam county W, C. T. U. will be held in Berne on next Thursday, January 12th, when the following program with perhaps some modifications will be rendered: Opening exerciees at 9:30 a. m. conducted by county president. Reports of officers and superintendents. Election of officers. Short talks on suggested topics. 2 o’clock p. m. Devotional exercises, conducted by Mrs. Congleton, of Decatur, after which papers on various subjects connected with the W. C. T. U. work will be read by Mesdames L. A. Miller, W. G. Myers, Hellen Blossom, and M. L. Holloway, of Decatur, and Mrs. Simison of Berne, with remarks from Mrs. Irish, of Warsaw, and Miss Leonore Ayers, of Indianapolis. 7 o'clock p. tn. There will be music and recitations with an address from Miss Ayers, followed by a talk by Mrs. Irish. Old members of the unions in the county and any others interested in temperance work are earnestly invited to be present at all of the sessions. XWanted. —A few good gentlemen boarders. Enquire of Mrs. A. Me Bollman. • 25 tf If, when crossing a railroad track, you see a train approaching at thirty miles an hour —get out of the way as soon as possible. When threatened with chronic rheumatism or catarrh, take Ayer’s Sarsaparilla persistently and patiently, and the danger will soon pass away. With a bottle of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral in the house, you have an effective remedy for all sudden attacks of throat and lung troubles. An hour’s delay may lead to serious consequences, No household should be without this wonderful medicine. PronoencedJ Hopeless, Yet From a letter written tjy Mrs. Ada Hurd, of Groten, S. D., we quote: “Was taken with a bad cold, which settled on my lungs, cough set in and finally terminated in consumption. Four doctors gave me up, saying I could live but a shorttime. I give Inyself up to my Savoiur, determined if I could not stay with my friends on earth, I would meet my absent .ones above. My husband was advised to to get Dr. King’s New discovery for consumption, coughs and colds. I gave it a trial,- took in all, eight bottles; it has cured me, and thank God I am now a .yvell and hearty woman.” Trial bottles free at A. R. I’irec’s drugstore, regular size, 50c and st.co. Berne Hotel. Refitted and refurnished, location central, a first-class Hotel in every respet. Furnished complete for accommodation of transient. Rates $2.00 per day. 42tf J. F. Lac hot, Prop.