Decatur Democrat, Volume 36, Number 44, Decatur, Adams County, 20 January 1893 — Page 1

VOLUME XXXVI.

HOME NEWS. Hog* to what the stock dealer ia after now,, The merchant that advertise* ia the man to buy of. An Interesting meeting ia developing at the Chriatlan church. Benj. Butler ia dead, but Jesse Butler is still buying hoga in Decatur. if you want to buy cheap winter sho.'s call at the atore of A- Hqlthouse. 44-2 ’* ' • , Mias lone Moore, of Attica Ohio, is visiting the family of T. R. Moore. A. Holthouse will sell all of his warm goods at prices that will astonish you. 44-2 Don't fail to visit the atore of A. Holthouse when In need cf boots ard ahoes. 44 2 Charley Ulman is with V. B. Simcoke cn Monroe street, taking the initiatory shaping for a druggist. Smith & Bell will buy elm logs delivered on their mill yard. Length twelve and fourteen feet. 44 2 J. D. Hale agrees to return your money if Hess’ Condition Powdefs you buy of him fall to give satisfaction. 44 8 J. D. Dale sells Hess’ Condition Powders, every pound guaranteed or money returned. 44 8 When in need of Job Work you can find the best stock and the finest work at the Democrat office. Andy Gottschalk, ex County Treasurer, was in the city on Mondav last, and naid the Democrat office a call A. Holthouse will sell all his winter goods at cost to make room fir spring goods. 44-3 We are under obligati n to J. F. Mann for favors. He is acting City Clerk for Clerk Jackson during his absence. 11. Mann, of Decatur, was a guest of h(s ’ daughter, Mrs Frank Gilpin at this pi ce a few days last week.—Ossian All the winter good** in the shoe store of A. Holthouse must be sold at once. Don’t fail to call early and get a barrgnin. 44 2 Jesse Butler has shipped two car loads of hogs this week. He is buying more' and paying better prices than any other buyer. Carey E. Morgan will lecture at the Christian church next Tuesday evening. Subject: “Your Business and Mine.” Admission 10 cents. Do not fail to scan the advertisements upon the inside pages of this paper. You may find among them just what you are looking for. Buckingham’s dye for the whisker* does its work thoroughly, coloring a uniform brown or black, which, when dry, will neither rub, wash off, nor soil linen. Here you have the ad of Sprang & True as It will appear next weik: For dry goods, notions, groceries, glass and queensware. 5. Io and 25c counter goods go to Sprang & True’s. Tho-e needing spectacles should not fail to call at Hensley’s jewelry store, Saturday, February 11, as Cha*. E. Miller, the optician, will be there. Satisfaction guaranteed. 443 The G. R. &I. R. R. will sell round trip tickets from Decatur, Ind , to DeLeon Springs, Florids, via &C. and L. ft N. Ry’s on'January 25, 1893, for, $25.80, good for return up to and including May 31, 1893 Jeff Bryson. For sale.—A farm of 174 acres, 31-2 mile* east of Geneva. This farm is we 1 improved, good frame house and barn with all necessary out-buildings. Terms easv Address Jacob Miller, _ 33tf Geneva, Ind. benjamin Martin, an old and respected cltlxen.i* in a critical rendition at the home of his .daughter, ‘ Mr*. George H. Marta, of Monroe township. Hl* age ibake* hi* recovery very doubtful, having passed the four Score line. Mis* Celia Stetler, daughter of Councilman Stetler, started for Crnlng, Arkan•a*, la«t Saturday night. She expect* to make her home there for at least one year. She will be with her aupt, Mrs C. P. Harb. “Now Is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer” by Ayer’s Sarsaparilla This wonderful medicine so invigorate* the system and enriches the blood that cold weather becomes positively enjoyable. Arctic explorers would do * well to make a note of thia. Last Tuesday morn’ng the Monmonth store owned'iy Frsnk Lord, was burned. Just how it caugnt fire no one knows. Mr, Lord's dwelling just north t the store wa* saved by hard wo’k. Mr. Lord carried a small insurance. but probably it doe* not cover the loss.

The Decatur Democrat.

"He that giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord." Now is the time to invest. A. C. Gregory, house painter and paper hanger, solicits vour patronage. 30* All winter goods must be sold before spring good* arrive. If you need any, call and see Ehlnger & Meyer's. 42-2 Gerater Cook and wife, of Geneva, Sundayed in the citv the guest of E- P. Menefee and family. Wanted—A few good gentlemen boardprs. Enquire of Mr*. A. Me Bollman. , 2jtf No weather prophet predicted this cold snap. At least, it any one did, he has not been courageous" enough to say, ‘‘l told you so." The science of paper making has reached such a point that within twenty-four hours the wood in a standing tree can be converted into a finished newspaper ready for the public. Money to Loan—At 6 per cent on long time. Abstracts, insurance and collections. Farm and city property tor sale. Call on Schurger, Reed & Smith. 42tf. I It is all well enough to say that a man can’t stand prosperity; but sCml'along your prosperity, and we’ll wager (that we’ll stand it for at least the regulation four round*. Henry Kohne has a pig twelve weeks old that weighs one hundred and two pounds. The pig is of the Berkshire stook. Mr. Kohne is among the farmers of this county who knows how to handle stock. Fort Wayne is to have a “‘sky-scraper” building in the near future—an eightstory block to be erected on the corner of Court and Berry streets. The first floor will be occupied by the First National hank. cor tempora-y advises us to look out for bad money in half and silver dollars. The advice is timely; but we are a*, present so absorbed in looking out forth? genuine that we are satisfied to let some one else look out for the “queer.” Chas. Patterson, after an absence of five years returned home last Wednesday evening to the gre»t surprise of Ms father who had not had any tiding* from f him since his departure. He now .-resides at Terra Haute, Ind , where he is married and doing well. He stands a little above his sire In point of heigh', measuring 6 feet 3 inches. Monroe township came near (urn’sh ing a sensation in the way of a suiside, but the lady that attempted the act not being used to handle a razor, failed in the act. But it she will practice with a razor as many a heedless youth has done., she may be ab'e to complete the job at some future attempt. We did not learn the cause of the rash act. The G. A. R. Post of Willshire, O. will give a grand supper in Schinnerer’s Hall, this (Friday) evening. Everybody is invited. The W. R. C- will preside and see that you have a good time. Sleighing was never better, and a more enjoyable time could not be had anywhere than at Willshire. Get ready and go. Chanes Liebenguth, the handler and ottleryof 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. i6tt ’■-.R » The work on the Court House boiler was not completed on Monday as was the intention. There was no need of any heat in the Circuit Court room, at that time any way, as Judge Heller was still holding court at Portland as late as Wednesday, which very materially helped out the workmen on the boiler. “It was an ill wind, &c , that made both ends meet in this Case. Paste this in your diary or cale .dar: The year 1893 comes In on Sunday; Lent begins February 15. and ends with Eister Sunday, April 2; Washington's birthday, February 22, is on Wednesday; St. Patrick’s Day. March 17, on Friday; Decoration Day, May 30, on Tuesday; Labor Day, Monday, September 4; Fourth of July, on Tuesday; Christmas, December 25, on Monday. There are but two eclipses of the sun; one April 19, and the other October 9, neither visible to this portion of the earth. Chainberlrin & Co., Demolnes, lowa, desire to infoim the public that they are manufacturers of the most successful preparation that has yet been produced for coughs, colds and croup. It will loosen and relieve a severe cold in less time than any other treatment. The article referred to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is a medicine that has won fame and popularity on its merits and one that can always be depended upon. It is the only known remedy that will prevent cioup. It must be tried to be appre dated. It is put up in 25 cent, 50 cent and 11.00 bottles. For sale by W. H. Nrchtrieb, "The Druggist.” j

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1893.

Will Christen, architect. Office over Pete Hdlthouse clothing store. qtf Mis* Roma Holme* and Wils Merryman will be married at the M. E Church January 31. The wedding will be private Only the invited recognlzad. A few choice lot* yet for sale at an extremely low price In the new addition to the city of Decatur. For price and terms call on ’ Grant Railing. 43'fBerne Hotel. Refitted and refurnished, location central, a first-class Hotel in every respet. Furnished complete for accommodation of transient. Rate* $2.00 per day. 42tf J. F. Lachot Prop. Remember we manufacture a full line of Buggies. Surrie*, 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 wag ons, 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 them. Ellsworth. Myers & Co. f By the Fort Wayne Journal we see that Evansville. Terre Haute and Fort Wayne, _are opposing the appropriation o( fifty thousand dollars by the legislature for the pyifpose of assisting in paying the expense of the National Encampment, to be held at Indianapolis, on the ground, we imagine, that they can’t get a grab at the donation. If it was an office they could hog up there would be no howl from them; they ask all and give nothing. Notice. To all persons knowing themselves indebted to the estate of Henry Derkes, deceased, you are hereby notified that all claims which are unpaid on the lyth day of February. U'93,*will be left in the hands of attorneys for collection. Al claims due at that time must be paid as the estate must be settled up B I. Terveer, I. Exfcutorg 43 3 Henry Kohne,) All persons knowing themselves indebted to me are kindly invited to call and settle, either by cash or note, at once, as I have some large bills to pay and money will be greatly : ppreciated. Thankful to my iriends for their liberal patronage in the past, I respectfnlly ask a of the same, assuring you : my very large stock and low; prices on boots and shoes will merit your further kind favors. As I have dealt leniently with the people, I now expect all whom I have favored to respond promptly to this call. 44-4 A. Holthouse. •A Bill has been presented to our law makers at Indianapolis, asking them,for an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars ‘or the purpose of assisting in paying the expenses of the Nationirf Encampment of tne Grand Army ot the Republic. The encampment will be held in Indianapolis during this summer. To some this may look like a large amount of money to spend for such a purpose, but such has become the custom. The District of Columbia donated ninety thousand dollars, and each state wherein the same has been held heretofore donated liberally. Let Indiana be up with the rest of the states. Mr. William T. PH r e,a Justice of the Peace, at Richland, Nebraska, was confined to his bed last winter with a severe attack cf lumbago; but a thorough application of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm en abled him to get up and go to work. Mr. Prices says: “The remedy cannot be recommended too highly.” Let any one troubled with rheumatism, neuralgia or lame back give it a trial and they will be of the same opinion. 50 cent bottles for sale by W. H. Nachtrieb, “The Druggist.” j John M. Fuhrman, partner of Fred Linn, contractors and builders, concluded that Fred was not a genial partner this cold weather, so about the holidays John left here without heralding the fact abroad but upon his return we found he had been to New Cumberland, this state, “and entered into a contract with Miss Clara L. Garretson, of that place. They will make their future home here. Joh.i is well pleased with the arrangement, and advises Fred to do likewise. The Democrat extends its best wishes. Last Monday morning the many friends of Alexander Smith were shocked to learn that he had been found dead. As Mr. Smith was not tick this news was a surprise. He was found lying on the floor heavily dressed and irdzen. He died from a rupture of a tissue of the h*art caused by over exertion. Mr. Smith was an old so'dier, having entered the service toward the close of the war. He faithfully discharged his duty until th? close ot the struggle and received an honorable discharge. He was not a member of the G. A. R. but many of the old comrades did him honor by attending his funeral He was born 183 2, in Berkley County, and when a child the familymoved to Newark, Ohio, where they resided for severl years. From thence, they removed to Adams County, Ind., where he was unfortunate enough to meet death's cold grasp in a room by himself at the age of 60 years, to months and 26 day* He leaves two sons, a brother, and a sister to mourn their loss.

Letter List. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the postoffice at Decatur, Ind., for the week ending Jan. <4, 1893: Henry Fcters, John Long. E D Guy, Bennie Hilgend?rff, Mbs Nellie Herr, G C Weimer. Persons calling for the above will please »ay advertised B. W. Qlinn, P M. CLEARANCE SALE of Millinery Good*, '. eginning Friday, Dec. 23, and continuing during January. FELT HATS, 6Scts. FRAEES, 20c. Baby Bonnets from socts up. Fancy Feathersfrom locts u:> Children's Capi? from 40Cts up. Snecial Ribbon sale on Saturday, Dec. 31, at MISS ALICE WAND’S 4otf Millinery Store. Traveler* 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, and on many occasions have ran with it to the relief of some sufferer and have never known it to fail.” For sale W. 11. Nachtrieb. “The Druggist.” j One Way To Be Happy, Is at all'times to attend to the comforts of your family. Should any one of them catch a slight cold or cough, prepare yourself and call at once on Holthouse Blackburn ’& co., sole agents, and get a trial bottle of Otto’s Cure, the great German Remedy, free. We give it away to prove that we have a sure Cure for coughs coids, asthma, consumption, and all diseases ot the the throat and lungs. Large sizes 50c. For Sale—Farm of about 145 acres, known as the Numbers farm, one mile from Decatur. Two-story brick house, barn, well, orchard and other improve mens, will be sold at a bargain, easy payments. Call on or address Christen & Schirmeyer, 3otf Decatur, Ind From Sire To bon. As a family medicine Aunt Fanny’s Health Restorer passes from sir# to son a* a legacy. If you have kidney, liver or blood disorder do not delay, but get a free sample package of this at once. If you have indigestion. Constipation, headache, rheumatism, etc,, this grand specific will cure you Holthouse, Blackburn &Co , the leading, are sole agents and are distributing samples free tfllthe afflicted, Large packages 50c. t* W. C. T. U. Notes. The Adams County W. C. T. U. semiannual convention was held in Berne on Friday, last. Mesdames R. B. Allison, Jennie Myers, Anna Myers, M. L. Holloway, of Decatur, and Miss Lenore Ayers, of Indianapolis, 'took time by the forelock' and the early morning t’-ain, in order to be present at the opening session at 9:30. Reports, were had from the different officers and superintendents which showed a gratifying increase in membership and interest in temperance work. In time for the efttrnoon meeting a sleigh load of ladies trom Decatur arrived, composed of the following: Mesdames R . S. Peterson, S. Peterson, Bollman, Hatnmil, Archbold, Rice, Schreck, Lenhart Heller, Hart, Congleton, Neiman, Mann, and Spangler. After devotional exercises Miss Ayers gave an interesting drill in parliamentarv usage. Mrs Jennie Myers gave an interesting account of W. C. T. U. and Y. work in Tuscola, Illinois. Mrs. Trish, a German lady, from Warsaw, who had been holding gospel temperance services in Berne during the week, gave some very interesting reminiscences of Crusade days, and her initiation into the Evangelical Temperance work. The prerent county officer* were continued until the Annual Convention to be held in Decatur in Sep'ember next. A vote of thanks were tendered to the ladies of the Berne Union for their generous hospitality in providing the ‘ fat of the land" for their hungry guests. Thanks were expressed also for the use of their pleasant and commodious school hall. Miss Ayers being compelled 'o leave before the evening meeting. Mrs. Trish gave the address of the evening which was well receive.!. Considering the intensely cold we ither-yhich prevented a large attendance, the Convention was a very interesting and profitable one. largely due to the energy and earnestness of the ladies who compose the Union at Berne. Council Proceedings. Council met in regular session January 17,1893. All members were present except the City Clerk. Claims were allowed as follows: Decatur T. R. M. Co $ 8 78 Adams County Bank 2 Wi J. K. Mann 12 40 B. J. Terveer 3 40 The Street Committee reported in favor of the opening of the street prayed for by Grant Railing and others, and -he matter of opening the said street was referred to the City Commissioner*. This street will run along the north side bf the Fair Grounds if established. ■ ' | The Council decided to postpone the I further consideration of locating waterworks for the present, ast the financed of *

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

the city will not permit of their construe tion. The Finance Committee reported that they found the various officers reports for the quarter ending Dec. 3!,' IS)2, correct. Also that the total indebtedness of the City is about $22,500, including all bonds and floating orders. It was in view of this report that the question of water works was postponed. The Committee on Public Schoo's re potted in favor of the erection of a building for school purposes in Third Ward, and the Ccuncil instructed the School Trustees to purchase grounds for same. Councilman Buhler moved that the City Clerk pro tern be ordered to advertise for bids for furnishing the City with 20 arc lights of 3000 candle power. Counciimen Yeager, Ernst, and Niblick voted in the negative, and Buhler. Patterson and Stettler In the affirmative. The vote being a tie the Mayor cast the deciding vote in the affirmative, and the Clerk pro tern was ordered to publish notice of the letting. The Clerk was ordered to issue precepts for the collection of certain street, sewer and side walk improvements. Aiyot RNED. Linn Grove Items. Mrs. Mary Biberstein, of Livingston County, Illinois, is at the bed side of a sick son in this nlace. Eugene Runyon has resigned his position as clerk in the store of Heller & Neaderhouser. Emannel Flor/ of Todd County, Minnesota, is favdring his friends with a visit. Eugene' Runyon was at Geneva on Monday and Bluffton on Wednesday and Thursday. Levi Biberstein is prostrated, witli typh ■nafover at the residence of Albert Run yon, at this place Daniel Neuenschwander, for whom a board of physicians were about to amputate a leg some time ago, caused by a compound fracture, we are elated to know that he is getting better without that much dreaded operation. The largfst amount ot ice was put up here this season than at any time in the past. The latest taken was alnut nine inches thick. Steele Statements. The township institute held on last Saturday, January 14, at District No. 7, was honorably attended by county superintendent Snow. trustee Wechter, patrons and too per vent of the teachers. All were pleased with the days entertainment. Brenton McAlhaney, of Decatur, has been visiting relatives in this vicinity for a few days. Marion Davis and family of Kansas, who have’.been sojourneying in Florida, are calling on his lather and mother and other relatives near Steele. Hugh Johnson who has bjeen reported quite sick for some time is improving. Aladdin Riley, the Decatur barber was among us Sunday. Jesse Lautzenlieiser talks of retiring from railroading and ers'ering more sedentary employment. Rev. Spain who has been hiding ate sies of protracted effo-t at .the M. E. church, ciosed Sundav without-anv cun verts. ' . # C. N Sims lef. Mon Jay in Search of a position as barber. He is quite an artist. L. G. Williams formerly a fanner near S'cele, was heaid from at LVayette. Indiana. Lem has become a commercial traveler for a firm in. Indianapolis. He reports business and health good. - a has declined the honor of being our postmaster. Wnonext ? Charles E. Mjller', th.: special in lenses for eyes, has deccided tomaxe a return visit at Hensley’s jCwelery store. Saturday Feb uarj- nth. 44 3 The Epworth League of this city will tenter a reception to the Ep worth Chap ter’sof tjie county, and M, E. church and friends on Friday evening- January co, between the hours of 7 and to p. m. Program from 7:3010 8:30. Anthem by ... t . ... M. E.“ Choir Ins't Music . . .Prof. Welty & Nora Rice. Solo Miss Dessie Berrie Prayer, Thomas Shaffer President of L. at Bobo -............. Solo Miss Bessie Work Address of Welcome . L. C. Walters Solo E. B. Philips Respo-se G. W. Higly So’o Mrs. S. D. Moffitt Recitation R. A. Myers Duet. Pro - , & M rs. F. A. Thomas Flute 5010............ .. 1 Mr. H. Hart Piano accompaniment ... J Nora Rice

A CHANCE FOR OUR CITY To Secure the Division of the Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City Railroad at this Place. Wc are reliably informed that a division can be secured here if our people will make the proper effort. The time is now at ham when the work should be done; a meeting should be called at once; a committee appointed to confer with the officials of the road, and at the tame time a committee to Consult with oar people and see whether a majority of them want any improvement of that kind, and how they want it. What is done must be done at once, or it may be like the C. & E. We let them go for want of an efiort on our part, Huntington took them, at that time a town not equal to ours, to-day it is three times the size of cur town, all because they have the division of the Chicago and Erie Railroad, then the T. St. L. & K. C. R. R., is a trunk line and i 1 a few years will be one of the leading roads in the west, and is now crowding the Wabash for the traffic trom the lakes to St. Louis. While it is as well equipped as any of the old roads, a division here means all the principal shops in a short time. The division itself means one hundred iamilies added to our 'own and one hundred families means a population of not less than five hundred. All this next summer, beside* the employ meat given to ■our laborers in the building of the differ-' ent switches, ridetracks and yard tracks,, an engine house with stalls enough for 4iJ, the engines on the road, with repairjshops, and in a short time shops that will put new life in our now slow-going .city. With such improvements we can easily increase the valuation of our c;ty so that there will be no question about the work-, electric prdvements that our citizens want. The time is at hand for us to help ourselves if we let this chance pars us by it may 1 never come aga : n, or if it does, it may be when the most of us i-ave passed beyond. Berne Items. < R. K. Allison went to Decatur Tuesdayon business. Dr. E. Franz, who has been home on a few weeks vacation, returned to Chicago Tuesday to complete his course in the medical college which closes in March. A. Gottschalk, H. Harruff and others, were at Bryant Tuesday; Geo. Hammell spent a few days of last week at, Indianapolis, "(erre Haute and other points on business. The Butter,,tub factory at this place is running night and day at present. The reorganization of the Berne Evangelical Sabbath School will take place 1 next Sabbath morning. Every body cor- ' dially invited. Chas. Kratt, Joe Cook, W. C. Emuger, Jennie Hutchison, B. R. Wait, Nettie j Thompson and Loa M. Meeks ot Geneva, constituted a jolly crowd of young people that registered at the Berne Hotel on last Friday evening. Abe Moser spent a ew days of last , week at Richmond. , Preaching at Trinity Hall next Sabbath at ro a m. All re invited. Mr. L Geiig met with a very painful accident 011 last Mondav evening by falling an! dislocating her arm. Dr. Stoneburner was summ med and attended. H. Michaud, Sr . is cOntried to his room the past week, tycing atjjficted with severe : sore eye-. . j Our public schools are in .1 prosperous | condition at present. The attendance be ing quite regular and much Everest being 1 manifested. W. T. Waggon r, postmaster, has been on tne sick list this week. Marshal Clouser mad ■ a flying visit to Monroe last Tuesday. Geo. Daniels has moved into 11. A. Michaud’s residence on Franklin Street. The Berne Literary Society met at Arena Hall an! rendered a tine program, consisting of recitat ons, essavs. declama tions, songs and debati sg on last Tuesday evening. They will meet es cry Tuesday evening. Monroe Items. Whv and wherefore is everything. I Sam Wagoner talks of moving his sa- | loon to his new quarters eist oi" the rail- [ road. » James Loud.'n started foe. Poplar Bluff, ' Mo , last Monday to attend «the wants of Miss Rosa-Gould who is dangerously sick j at that place. Rosa is a niece of James 1 L uden and Henry Gould. • j

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' * ■ Friday of last week the Monroe school scholars and teachers loaded themselves in big sleds, and drove to Monmouth to 'Jyisit the schools at that once famous burg, and have a good time. Before they reached ho.ne some of theechollars concluded that they had got too close to the ; north pole, as indicated by “nipped” ear* , ) and roses, Joe P. Johnson, our butcher, who has been our faithful provider of meats, intends to add a new department to his business, that of buying butter, eggs, and poultry, or the Chicago maiket. Joe is a square a dealer an j a hustler, and will pay aston- • ishir.g prices’. Michael Smith, the gymnastic constable ot Decatur, visits Monroe every few days on important business. His business interests our citizen* to such an extent that we should try and abide by the law, for Decatur authorities pa%».judgment that awakes our violator*, and makes them groan under the pressure’ ot fines and costs. Nevertheless, law and order must ' be observed. If you think Moqrqe. dead, just call on Hendricks &,Laughrey,. and look at the many fancy goods, with prices so low that "■ you will be surprised. Chicago beef at Schneider's Fork’ House, on Monroe street. • I Mrs. Will Smith, of Monroe, is visiting relatives on the city. ,< ' Go to V. B. Simcoke for drugs and fancy toilet articles. Miss Elzie of Decatur, is visiting friends and relftivesin this neighborhood.—Bluff- J ton Banner, Zion Items. ’ Hiram Grove*, of Bluffton, was in our $ city,ia*t week visiting ais daughter. Mrs. F&ik- Mifferj ' . « » / . ). , - Pete Schneider, of the Pork House, now has for sale the best ot Chicago beef. If you want a nice juicy roast or steak call and see hire. . 1 Bob Allison, accompanied by John Trentman, left for the coast of Florida where they will spend the balance of the winter and spring. “Miss Mane Burt returned from ForJ Wavne last Friday. She had been spending some time in that city with her sister. Mrs. Townsend. Mrs. Sarah Vehis and mother-in-law trom east- ot Decatur, were the guests of B. F. Jlowre, of this place a few days last week. Craigville Items, Bluffton Banner. The following marriage licenses were issued since our last issue: Noah Winteregg to Sarah Schindler; Samuel Laman to Anna Marquar'. * The switchmen's strike at Muncie is still on. regardless of the order of the federal court citing the stikers to appear before the court or desist in,lheir work of . r 4 preventing trains from moving. Jesse Niblick has been confined to his bed for the past two weeks, but at this time is improved so as to be able to be around the house This is the first tiffie in forty years that sickness has caused him to remain in bed. Frank Schirmeyer and wife were called to Van Wert, Ohio, last Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. M E. MeConahv, grandmother of Mrs. Schir meyer. She was weli known to a large number of our jieople. having frequently visited here with her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Rout. John D. Hale, of Decatur, joined his wife here, Saturday-evening, for a visit *» over Sunday with relatives. They both returned home Monday evening. Mrs. Frank D. Miller, of Decatur, is visiting here with her parents, Mr. H. E. s Grove and wife.—Bluffton Chronicle. Mr. R. S. Peteeson. cashier of the Decatur National Bank and pre-ident of the Indiana Farmers’ Saving and Association, ot Fort Wayne'. Ind , in company with the secretary of the Association, Mr. C. E. Rhoades were in the city last Wednesday in the interest of the Assbciatidn, and while here made the Banner office a pleasant cill. They favored us with an explanation of their plan of doing business and the benefits offered to our farming commuirty land also to the citizens of onr. toyvp- The plan is easily comprehended aitd we believe they will do a good business.in our county. “; • The ever jolly attorney, C. M. France. ■of Decatur, transacted business in Bluffton the latter part of the week.—Bluffton Banner.