Decatur Democrat, Volume 36, Number 47, Decatur, Adams County, 10 February 1893 — Page 1

VOLUME XXXVI.

HOME NEWS. **= = — The Best Felt Boot at J. 11. Vogelwede’e 12.00. 4(1 2 Go to M. A. Vondran for your fancy and staple groceries, 40 w 8 Buy your hardware at cost. No freight added, atTonnelller’s store. Whips, Whips, of all kinds, cheap, at 47-4 Ellsworth, Meyers & Co, Miss Vic Stone is the guest of Miss Grace Gould, of Marion, Indiana; this week. M. A. Vondran has the'Jaigest line of Queensware and Glassware in the city. 46-3 Joseph Kleinhentz, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, is visiting J. W. Kleinhentz, of our city. ' Hon. John T. France presided on the judicial bench this week, during the absence of Judge Heller. Harness! Harness! Hand-made harness at Ellsworth, Myers & Co’s. New Hardware Store. 47-4 A nice Library given away at J. 11, Vogelwede’s Shoe Store. Call and get a ticket. 46 2 Mr. W. P. Cooper, of Warsaw, made the Democrat office a very pleasant visit on Monday last. Be sure and be at the supper at the . G A. R. Hall, on St. Valentine evening Every body invited. ' There will be a supper given by the - WvS <?’• tlie G ' A ' on Feb ' Valentine evening. There will be no preaching at the Evangelical church next Sabbath. Other services will be held as usual. Rev. 8. B. Kring, will act as Presiding Elder next Sunday at Van Wert, Ohio, in the place of Elder D. S. Oakes. Frank France returned to Ft. Wayne on Wednesday morning, last, a/ter sev end days visit here with his mother and other relatives. ' Friends, don’t forget that Willie Wertzberger has his Laundry office in Albert Entsmlnger’s barber shop, opposite Hale’s grain house. Any one in need of a good bouse of seven rooms, with out-buildings and fine fruit trees can buy the same cheap t>y calling at tins office. 46tf Selling out at cost,—no freight added —la how you can buy hardware at John Tonnellier’s hardware store, corner Third and Monroe streets. Min Bowers, after several weeks vUtJn Texas and other states returned honar Saturday, much improved in health. We are selling out our Robes, Horse Blankets, and winter goods at cost, to make room for Spring goods. Call and see them. Ellsworth, Myers &Co 47-4 Ellsworth, Myers & Co., have putjiu a full line of House Paints and oils of all kinds, Call and get prices and save money. 47-4 Ellsworth, Myers & Co. say they are having a nice trade, and attribute it to their low prices. * Call and see them and they will save you money. 47 4 Mr. William Coffee, of St. Mary’s. O. dropped in on his many friends here on Monday, last, looking well and feeling like a prize-fighter after a victory. Whoever left a small looking-glass at the City Meat Market, some time within the last three months, can have the same by calling on Dyonis Schmidt, and paying for this notice. John Weber, jr„ shipped a car-load of fine horses to Philadelphia, last Wednesday John is quit'e a hustler in the horse business, and from all appearances. getting rich. There will be a phonographic entertainment at the Concord Church, on Saturday evening, Feb. 11. All are cordially invited, especially the Christian Endeavors. The Democrat appeared in a brand -new dress last week, and looks very neat and attractive. You must have struck “lie” or fell heir to a legacy recently; Bro. Norv.—Decatur Journal, February <3. i. . Charley Meiberfc, chief of baggage, of the American’Express Company, was loaded down last Friday morning—with smiles. The cause was not known until later on when he remarked,—girl at our house. Mother and babe doing well. A house and lot for sale, situated in the north-west part' of the city. The ouse has three rooms, there is also a a small stable, a good well of water, and a lot of fruit trees on the lot. This property will be sold at a bargain. For price and terms call at this office. 4titf

Hwrraers oaine T The Decatur Democrat.

Valentines in "endless varieties at Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. Miss Grace Gould, of Marion, was the guest of Miss Vic Stone last week. Jo Hale, of Co. D, “permanents” at Columbus Barracks, Ohio, i» at home visiting bis parents. Ike Rosenthal, of Ft. Wayne, uncle of Mrs. Ike Rosenthal, of this city was visiting here last Monday. The target house at thAjunction of the C. & E. and the G. lit. & I. railroads burned last Tuesday. Iloltbouse Blackburn & Co., have by far the largest and finest assortment of Valentines ever brought to Decatur. To make room for Spring goods coming in, J. 11. Vogelwede will sell all warm-lined goods at less than cost. 46-2 Women’s Fine Dongola Shoes, E and EE, all sizes at $1.50; former price $175, $2.00 and $2.25, at J. H. Vogelwedes 462 Judge D. D. Heller and wife were called to Millersburg, Ohio, last Monday to attend the bedside Os Mrs. H.’s mother who is seriously ill at that place. You can’t fail to find a valentine to suit you at Holthouse, Blackburn & Co., for their stock is so large and stylish, and prices are so low. Dr. Noah Bergman, Daniel Shelly, Phillip Schug and John Hardsock, of Berne, were in the city last Monday;— the three former on important business. y — Josepli Feist'and wife, of Marion, Ind., were the guests of E. G. Coverdale and family this week. Mrs. Feist is a daughter of Mr. Coverdale. Married, January 21st, 1893, by Rev. W. H. Turney, Mr. Edward Hall and Miss Hannah Taylor, all of Adams county.—Blufftpn Banner, .9thWm. Breiner, of Kirkland township, received a telegram from Lawrenceville, Hl., to attend the funeral of his aunt, and left this city on Monday night for that place. — Mrs. George Cl«fi, of Hoot township, went to Fort Wibyne last Tuesday to procure the jid o#aa •eulist. lief left eye was in very condition on leaving Decatur and was causing her much pain. Wm. Reynolds wants to see all his old friends at Ellsworth, Myers & Co’s, new Hardware store, where be is doing a general repair and harness business. You can get a good set of hand-made harness at a low figure. 47-4 Messrs. Frank Mann, Charles True, and J. H. Stone, went to Ft. Wayne, on Thursday, for the purpose of meeting the Presbyterian Presbytary, with a view of retaining the Rev. E. A. Allen as pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city. I. J. Miesse, presented the Democrat force—all but ye editor and the imp,— each with a package of Tamazula chewing gum last Monday. From our expert in the use ofjthe above article, we are authorized to say that it outchews anything in the market. The natural gas lamp that Mr. John D. Hale caused to be erected on the corner near bis place of busines, ’lumes up in elegant style. Only by close scrutiny can the difference between an incandescent electric light and the above light be noticed, Mr. C. F. Davis, editor of the Bloomfield lowa, Farmer, says: I can recommend Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy to all sufferers with colds and croup. I have used it in my family for the past two years and have found it the best I ever used for the purpose for which it is intended. 50 cent bottles for sale by W. H. Nachtrieb, “The Druggist.” f The Bluffton Orchestra,—sixteen first class artists—will give a concert at the Opera House some time next week. This will be a treat that our people rarely have the pleasure of padtaking of, and those of our music-living inclined that fail to take advantage of this opportunity will be missing a rare musical treat. Joseph V. Dory, of Warsaw, 111., was troubled with rheumatism and tried a number of different remedies, but Says none of them seemed to do him any good; but finally he got hold of one that speedily cured him. He was much pleased with it, and felt sure that others similarly afflicted would like to know what the remedy was that cured him. He states for the benefit of the public that it is called Chamberlain’s' Pain Balm. For sale by W. 11. Nachtrieb, “The Dtuggist.” f The following is a report of the condition of the weather during the month of January, 1893, as observed and measured by J. P. Crist, of Washington township: Twenty five cloudy days; 6 clear days: snowed on 20 different days; rajned or 3 different days; 33 inches of snow fell 1 inch of water fell; winter fog on the 24th.

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10,1893.

Get your mending done of Alex Le Brun, and save money. pd Frank Crawford’s oldest boy, seven years old, is very sick, with no hopes of recovery. Thomas Owens, of St. Mary’s. 0., is the guest of John Parrand family, on north 9th street. John Brown, jr., will occupy the room on corner of Monroe and Third streets as a sample room, after the sth of next March. J. D. Hale has just received two cars of the Old Lee Anthracite Coal, chestnut size. Orders; promptly filled. 47-3 We understand that l Alex ’ Leßrun and others will open a large shoe store in Decatur in’.the spring, if they can get the building now in’view. Ira Hower forsool'Fort Wayne for a short time and spent last Sunday at home. He informs us that the Decatur boys that are at Taylor University are working hard and progressing finely. The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held at the residence of Mrs. Dr. Neptune on Saturday at 2:30 o'clock p. m. A good program is prepared. All are urged to be present. When the next great census of the people of the United states takes place, a leather model will bd given to many “chumps” who paid a dollar for a fifty cent Chicago coin that has only thirty cents worth of silver in it. Dr. J. W. Younge, the able specialist from Ft. Wayne, made us a pleasant visit last Wednesday. He will be at the New Burt House on March Bth, where those that need" his professional services, can find him. The hardware stock otJohn Tonnellier corner of second and Monroe streets is offered for sale to the public, at cost. When we say Cost we mean Cost, and not Cost including freight, but first cost. Call and get prices. For Sale.—A Span of young Roan horses, well matched and well broke. I will sell them or trade for a team of good mares. Recben Beery. Address Decatur, Ind., residence 5 miles south-west, 47 4 Ike Rosenthal, our popular clothing prince, bas again been called upon by the school trustee to give an account of so many boys at his home. Ike says he ought not to be asked to account for the boy that arrived at his house last Tuesday morning until after the eighth day of his advent in the city. ’ Col. Zollinger, of Fort Wayne, lias been highly endorsed by the Chipman Post, G. A. R., as their choice for Department’ Commander of this state. Our acquaintance with the Colonel has been of many years, and we know of no acquaintances thaV' we -could commend to mor»hearti)y r for the aboveposition, than Colonel C. A. Zollinger. The passengers on train No. 4, that W’ere bound for Decatur last Wednesday morning, had the privilege of dismounting some distance north of the depot and footing the balance of the route in true pedestrian style. A northbound freight train wrecked, causing the trouble. Not much damage was done Two gondola cars were badly disfigured. This with the delay caused to trafic was the only damage done. John Tonnellier has bought the stock of hardware of Nicholas Tonnellier, and will sell the same at cost. The stock consists of Hardware, Sewing Machines, Agricultural Implements, Tinware, one Large Safe, and all the Furniture, such as Shelving, Counters, Desks, &c. The entire stock will be sold at cost. Store Open at all hours. Come early and secure a bargain. All sums over $5 a credit of nine months ;vyill bejgiven. 45tf On Friday last, at noon-time, we noticed a couple of well dressed la'dies sitting in a beautiful sleigh that stood in front of Buhler Brothers’ blacksmith shop. There is nothing very strange in sitting in a beautiful sleigh, when other adjuncts are intact; but the above sleigh was minus of propelling power of any description. They attracted quite a crowd, the only thing in question was,—where were they r going? Keep Youk Eye on It —Keep your i eye on the newspaper, and see which of the merchants want your custom and ‘hre sufficiently courteous to invite you to call. There is much more in advertising than you may think. It is not only to ted of his goods that a man adi vertises, but it is to invite t the people ■ who read—the thinking, the intelligent i —to pay him a visit, and judge for themselves as to the quality and price , of what he offers for sale. People read; i advertisements. They are just as much ; interested in knowing where to buy to > an advantage as the advertiser is In selling his goods.

Hugh and Miss Jennie Woods are at Ft. Wayne this week. C. D. Carr Sandayed in Ossion, bis former home. Isaac Edwards, a wholesale fruit dealer of Ft. Wayne, was in our city last Wednesday the guest of his uncle, Emanuel Woods. The Band Concert given at Sixbey’s hall, Monday evening, will be repeated at Decatur next Tuesday evening.— Bluffton Chronicle. Feb. 9. You may profit by the experience of others if you carefully peruse the advertisements in this issue. Do not forget that important announcements appear upon the inside pages.. Hall’s Hair Renewer contains the natural food and color-matter for the hair, and medicinal herbs for the scalp, curing grayness, baldness, dandruff, and scalp sores. L. N. Fisher who met with a serious accident on the Chicage & Erie Road, near Chicago, is still at the Mercy Hospital and is reported as being in a bad condition l. - < j __ Ayer's Hair Vigor keeps the scalp free from dandruff, prevents the hair from becomming dry and harsh, and makes it flexible and glossy. All the elements that nature requires, to make the hair abundant and beautiful, are supplied by this preparation. ■ •— • With pure, vigorous blood coursing through the veins and animating every fibre of the body, cold weather is not only endurable but pleasant and agreeable. No other blood medicine is so certain in its results as Ayers Sarsaparilla. What it does for others it will do yor you. It is seldom that anything of a newsy, nature escapes the notice of the Democrat, but until Sunday last, we were ignorant of the death of John Hildebrand. which occurred several weeks ago at Markle, Huntington county. John was quite well known hereabouts, having lived iu the city and county since childhood, coming with ins parents from Germany. —i a.-... J. Barton Shirey, of the Eort Wayne Journal job rooms', was among us during Sunday and SUnday of this week. Bart is a No. 1 all round mechanic, and can hold down any situation in the printing business. We understand that when the “opposition” vacates cases at Washington, Bart expect? to have a “front seat and a tab.’. Talk of prize fighting at New Orleans or at the Coney Island Athletic Club at New York, when we have greater entertainments here at home! Not even cards of admission required. No blood but much noise indulged in. No betting. No stake, but fun in abundance. We have a man in our city who is willing to walk the whole way around your collar at the least provocation, and he showed his willingness to do a certain amount of this walking with his “mouth” in one of our business houses the day. The boys that saw the performance say it was out of sight. Some people ate always trying to get “a corner” on everything. There are others who are not satisfied to let-’er-go at that, but want the earth. We know of a few people in Decatur who are unwilling to allow the Division of the Toledo, st. Louis & Kansas City Railroad to go by without making an effort to get “a corner” on her, and have the same to come to Decatur. A few more such expressions as the above from our business men will go a long way in getting “a corner” on this much needed Division We spy get “a corner.” We heard of a certain man whose postoffice address is in Adams county, taking stock in a “green goods'’ venture a few days ago, that cost him a round hundred on the first turn, and nothing butexperienee for his trouble. There Should be no sympathy extended to any poor fool who is taken in by these men, as it is only sympathy wasted. The victim in a transaction of this kind is worse than the sharper who swindles him, for he deliberately plans to victimize whom he can, whereas the green goods swindler simply sets bis trap for suckers and ropes in men who are anxious to become rascals. One of the recent organizations of the city is the' “Conversational Club,” at which Prof. Moffet is at the head. Tiie object is to bold converse among its members upon the live questions of the day. The arctic explorations, and monetary conference have recently been discussed, and on Thursday evening the 16th. the subject of Immigration will be taken tip at the home of Mr. and Mis. John Niblick. Atthattime a special program has been arranged for, consisting of instrumental and vocal Qiusic and recitations. Those who will take part in the program are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Neptune, and Messrs. Bell, Neptune and Moffett. It is desired that a full attendance of the member's of the Club be urged.

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Lost—A small pug dog, on January 26. The finder will please return him to David E.Studabaker and receive the reward. The twenty-eighth annual convocation of Ancient and Accepted Order of Scotish Rite Masons of Indiana will occur March 28, 29 and 30 at Indianapolis. NoticeNotice is hereby given that the firm ' formerely known as Drs. Boyers and Beavers, is by mutual consent dissolved. Each will occupy the same office as j before. All persons knowing them-1 selves indebted to them will please-call and settle. J. S. Boyers, M. D. ' Seth D. Beavers, M. I). ‘ Decatur, Feb. 1, 1893. 46- —— w —* . — Twenty-Three Choice Lots For Sale. The’Executers of the estate of Eli Zimmerman, Sr., deceased, have laid out an addition to the south part of the city of Decatur, and are now offering I the lots at a bargain and on good terms. A small payment in cash and the bal-1 ance on good time. Wash. Steele. Eli Zimmerman, 47-2 Exocutors. Don’t Be Afraid. So many people are afraid to use medicines that are put up ready for use, why this should bejwe are unable to say. Dr. Marshall's Lung Syrup is a cough medicine that has been sold for twenty years, thousands of people have used this, and there is not the least danger in using it, as this medicine is prepared from the best roots and herbs ■ known to medical science by competent persons, this medicine is guaranteed to satisfy in all cases of coughs, colds and throat or lung trouble, it can be given to the smallest child without danger, and is pleasant to the taste.. Try "it. By dealers. Price 25,50 and SI.OO. f Ex-GOV. STEELE’S RESIDENCE DESTROYED RY FIRE. " * The residence of ex-Governor George W. Steele was destroyed by fire early last Monday morning. But a small part of the furniture and household goods were saved. No one of the household was at home, the entire family being at Muncie, attending the wedding of a relative. The fire is supposed to have been caused by increased pressure of gas supplied to a grate, in which tire had been left burning. A neighbor was in charge of the premises, but bad been led to believe the family had returned the night previous, aud therefore, gave the house no attention. The loss is approximately $5,000. with about $2,000 insurance. Excursion Rates to Hot Springs. Ark. ‘‘The World’s Sanitarium.” “The Carlsbad of America.” Take the popular route, 'Toledo, St. Louis A Kansas City R. R., “Clover Leaf Route” to St. Louis, thence the Iron Mountain Route. Only one change of cars at St. Louis union depot. Double daily service,‘Buffet reclining chair cars, seats free; buffet vestibuled sleeping cars via Clover Leaf Route. Call on nearest agent, or address. C. C. 'Jenkins, Gen'l Pass Agent, Toledo, Ohio. N. B.—Low rates to New Orleans ;ind Mobile, account Mardi Gras; also to Washington, D. C., account Inaugura!. ts Mr. Albert Favorite, of Arkansas City, Katisas., wishes to give our readers the benefit of his experience with colds. He says: “I contracted a cold early last, spring that settled on my lungs, and had hardly recovered from it when 1 caught another that hung on all summer and left me with a backing cough which I thought I never would ' get rid of. 1 bad used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy some fourteen years ' ago with much success, and concluded ! totry it again. When I had got through .with one bottle my cough had left me, and 1 have not suffered with a cough ’ or cold since. I have recommended it I to others, and all speak well ’ cent bottles for sale by W. 11. Naehtrieb, “The Druggist.” f 55 ■ -

MARRIAGES. The following marriage licenses have been issued since our last report: James A. Lynch to Elizabeth Murry Michael O. Kraner toEliza McLead Wm. Kruskamp to Laura Longenberger. Letter List. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the postofllce at Decatur, Ind., for the week ending Feb. 4, 1893: Joseph George. W A Godwin. T T Lister, David Wyer. George Wherry.—Local Persons calling for the above will please say advertised. B. W. Qi rxN, P. M. Real tsiaie Transfers. The following real estate transfers have been recorded since last week: Nicholas Tonnellier to .John Tonnellier pt ne of see 29-28 un- < divide 13 pt of the se 29. All iu 28-14. Consideration $ 3000 00 j Timothy Coffee to David aud Humphrey Coffee nw ’ 4 15-27-14 . 93. Consideration 75 oO I Humphrey Coffee to David Coffee undivided of the foregoing tracts. Consideration too Oo L. C. JE. Bollman to Jacob Elory X Pt of OUtlot 81 Decatur ’ 153 00 Zacharia Teeple to Kalinda Christy et al s X sw X sec 22 26-15 so acres. Consideration 3.800 00 reter bpruuger. to Jacob J. • Berne Consideratioh 300 60 J. W. Smith to C. E. Smith. Quit claim lot <73 Decatur.. 500 00 P. F. Miller et al to H. Millerept nw ‘4.35-25 14. 25 acres. Consideration ...'. ........ 200 no H. Miller et al to P. F. Milleretal cpt w ‘ ; nw ‘4 sec 35 25 14 38 A Consideration 200 00 11. Milleretal to Mary E. Miller ept n X Il ' v ! 4 sec 35,25 14 8 A ~ Consideration 200 00 ; W. R. Mann to I‘. F. Miller undivided i-9th n ‘ • nw >4 35 25 14, Warrantee deed. Consideration 250 00 H. Miller to JM. Miller undivided l-9fh p : a ' nw l + sec 35 25 14. Consideration ............... 300 00 Circuit CouftProceedings. State vs I’eter Wilhelm; dismised. State vs Chad Thompson, two eases left' 0 of the dockji't. State vs Kid Roach, left of the docket. State vs Johnßvers, whose true name is unknown: dismissed. State vs Wm. Byers, tried by jury: find-i of not guilty. State vs Chas Sullivan; dismissed. State vs Ed Sullivan: dismissed. State vs Hani Merrica: indictment quashed. Sarah Biersdorfer vs William Biersdorfer. for divorce;.decree granted the plaintiff with the custody of the children. Catharine Wile vs Harvey Blocher, <lismissed at playitiff's eost. John and Myrtle Troutner vs Sophia I’eltz: suit for defaming character: judgment for $125 and part of the costs. State ex ret of Martz, vs Harris: continued. Divid 1.. Adams vs E. Wood>: venue changed to Kandolpji circuit court. .John W. Kain vs Henry fay lor, before ,1. R. Bobo, special judge: dismissed at the plaintiff's cost. John W. Holmes vs the T. St. L. A K. C. R. R.: venue changed to Jay county <> Grand Rapids A Indiana R. R. Co. vs Perry Robison, treasurer of Adams county, dismissed at plaintiff's costs. This was a suit to prevent the treasurer from collecting taxes under the new law. Farmer’s Institute. The following is the program of the Farmer's Institute to be held at the Election School House, in Kirkland township, ■ on Saturday. February 25. Is:•:>. Morning session at 10:00 o'clock a. m. Opeiyng address—Joshua Bright. Does farming pay. if not why not? —Jesse Stoneburner and C. M. Wehly. Shall we have a Fair in Adams eouiity? —Joseph Beery and A. D. Welker. Discussion. - Afterhoon Session, 1:00 p. m. Opened with song. 1 Public highways, are the farmeiS ready ; tobuihl pike-?—Sam Beavers ami George F. T. Hauck. 1 Discussion.: Education oil the farm.— Ed Fulk and J. ’ 11. Ward. . Discussion. ‘ is tiie farmer’s interest equally represented in our State Legislature with other i • vocations! Sim Bowers ami Sam Diehl. i U Discussion. r

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ELEGANTLY SI RPRIBED. On last Tuesday evening February 7, Mrs. Fred Schafer most completely surprised her husband, the occasion being Mr. Shafer's 42d birth-day. At the hour of 5 p. m. about 60-invited guests began arriving at their elegant residence, and at 5:30 when Mr. Shafer came home from his place of business to supper, not thinking of anything unusual, you can imagine how one would be overcome to find his house filled with friends,—all ready to give him the laugh. After talkipg the matter of the surprise over, in which Fred acknowledge how surprised he was, the invited guests walked to the New Burt House and filed in the dining room of that elegant Hotel, where every arrangement had been completed by Mrs. Shafer for an elegant spread. The following is ibe-uienu: New York Counts Celery, Mock Turtle, Olives, Young Turkey Stuffed, Salted Almonds, Cranberry Sauce. Sweet Potatoes, Shrimp Salad, —Mayonnaise Banna Fritters,—Maple Sauce, Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes. Rose Vanilla Ice Cream. Cream Puffs, Cocoanut Cake, Chocolate Cake, Tutti Frutti, Coffee. After satisfying the inner maq,—having been elegantly waited upon by the many waiters, they returned to the home of Mr. Shafer, where they were entertained in an elegant manner by music, furnished by Prof. Welty. Mrs. Clark Lutz. Mrs. Dr. Schafer,—singing by Mrs. Jessie Allison, Mrs. Clint Patterson—recitation by Miss Anna Myers and Mrs. Jennie Phelps. Mr. Shafer was the recipient of several very nice presents, among them being a silk umbrella and a silk hat. The prey' ntation speech was made by Mr. R. S. Peterson, in an able and appropriate manner. The pleasures of the occasion werp kept up till midnight. The guests present from a distance were Mrs Annie Leet, of Auburn. Ind.. Mrs. C. Schafer, Mr. and Mrs. Ed A. Schafer, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Al F. Schafer, and Mrs. Al Fulk, of South Bend. Ind. Council PrLJAjfcftngS. ,All members of council present except the clerk. / , Blds for lighting the city by electricity Were tiled by The Port Wayne Electric Co., and Jno. D. Edwards. Bid of Fort Wayne Electric Co., was in the sum of $135 per light per year. The bid of Edwards was 1180 per light per year. Councilman Stettler moved that the contract be awarded Edwards for lighting the city for three years and the Mayor called the roll on the motion. Those voting aye, Buhler. Stettler and Patterson. Those voting nay. Niblick. Ernest and Yager. The Mayor voted aye and declared the motion carried. • Councilmeu Niblick, Stettler and Patterson were appointed a committee to enter into contract with Mr. Edwards. Couucilmen Patterson, Buhler and Ernest were appointed a committee to locate the V'J electric lights, and ascertain the numberjof small lamps that would be needed. The present contract with the Sun Vapor Co., was'continued until such time as the electric lights Were ready for lighting. •« Bills were allowed as follows: Decatur T. 11. M. Co sl2 05 Wm. Gearey t. 6 (XI Jr O. Smith ~ 1 uo A. Van Camp 5o J, K.Olann ~. 3 60 :■ Kirsh A Sellemeyer 1 35., Jno. D. Andrews. 40 00 '['lie claim of J. K. Mann for work done upon Madison street improvement grade was? not allowed. The street Commissioner was ordered to take painting lessons so as to become proficient enough to paint the wagons belonging to the city, ami the council-being assured the Street Commissioner hail an eye for art, adjourned. Own Your Own Home, and Stop Paying Rent. The German Building, Loan Fund and Building Association, a local institution of our city, will loan you money to build a house, and you can pay it < back in small monthly payments. Its terms are most reasonable, and the expenses are three-quarter less than any other association now doing business in the city. As an investment, it offer? ; all that can with honesty be offered by | anyt-assbeiation. . , ' German Building, Loan Fund and I Savings Association, __ Pai l G. Hoonsn Sec’y. - 47-7