Decatur Democrat, Volume 36, Number 52, Decatur, Adams County, 17 March 1893 — Page 1

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HOME NEWS. “Smoke the Leland.” Shuman Quartette, at M. E. Church, March 28. Call at Boyd * Co’»7 for Jfine; garden and fiounseeds. Call at Boyd & Co’s, for fine oranges and bananas. r >2tf Wait for Schuman Quartette, at M. E. church March 28. The Beet 5 cent cigar in the city, at Mtf BOYD * CO’S. Peter Gaffer entertained Wabash, Indiana, company this week. We have secured the agency for the celebrated “Leland” 5c cigar. Try them. Yageh If you want a nice, pleasant smoke, ask for the “Leland,” 5c cigar at 49-6 Yager Bro’s. The Leading elocutionist of the day is with the Schuman Quartette. At M. E. church March 20. CALL AT BOYD & CO’S, and examine their prices before purchasing anywhere else in the city. 52tf L. C. Hoppell will preach at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath morning •nd evening. All are invited. Mr. 11. D. Winte, of Ft. Wayne, enroute to Marion, Indiana, dropped in to see the Democrat force on Tuesday last. PLENTY OF TIME to contract for machinery before harvest. Call and see the Osborne Binder and Mower before bu' ng. John Kuo, Jr. 51 ts Old straw bats reshaped into pretty new spring styles Call and see the new styles. Coloring and bleaching a specialty at Miss Sarah Segur’s, on Seventh street, opposite G. R. & I. Depot. 52-2 ATTENTION, FARMERS! I sell the Osborne Binder and Mower, which has a reputation bard to excel. Don’t fail to investigate its merits before buying any other machine, 51tf John King, Jr. • Editor Patcbell, of the Union, City, Times, who is prospecting for the right of way for the new road to connect with the C. &E* at Markle, tarried with us a few minutes this week. GAFFER & RAILING Practical painters, grainers, glaziers, and paperhangers solicit your patronage. Prices as low as the lowest and work guaranteed. Country work will receive prompt attention. Leave orders at Yager Bro’s. Drug Store. 37-24 Having sold my business house, I will close out my entire stock ot Harness, Plows, Buggies, Wagons, Cultivators, Wheelbarrows, Grindstones, Hay Rakes, House Paints, &c. To those in need of any of the above articles I will insure good bargains. Terms Cash or on good time. John King, Jr. Last Sunday quite a number of young people partook of the Cuckoo Dinner, given by Miss Amelia Smith, at her home on Mercer street. Those present from outside of the city were Messrs. Frank Klutz, Peter Harber, Jack Leonard, Charley Mruzer, and Charles and Adolf Bohn, of Ft. Wayne. Mrs. Jessie Townsend, of Decatur, who has been visiting Mrs. Ramey the past week, was present at the Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday evening at the Presbyterian church and favored those present with some Excellent music. She is possessed oft a rare s'weet voice well cultivated.—Portland Sun. Owa Year 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 mouthly 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 offers all that can with honesty bo offered by any association. German. Building, Loan Fund and Savings Association. Paul G. Hooper Sec’y. 47-7 Rheumatism Quickly Cured. Three days is a short time to cure a bad case of rheumatism; but it can be done, if the proper treatment is adopted, as will be seen by the following from James Lambert, of New Brunswick, III.; ‘Twas badly afflicted with rheumatism in the hips and legs, when I bought a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Bain). It cured me in three days. I am all right to-day; and would insiston everyone who is afflicted with that terrible disettee to use Chamberlain's Pain Balm and get well at once.” 50 cent bottles for sale by W. 11. Nacblrieb, “The Druggist ” m

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The popular Elk’s dinner—-15c 52tf Call at BOYD & CO’B. 52tf for Family White Fish. The spelling match at Patterson’s hall, March 28. The Epworth League will open a Culinary Exchange March 25. Judge Showers has returned from Indianapolis where he has been spending the winter, Call at BOYD A CO’S, who knock ’em all silly on fine, clean goods and low prices. Mtf Don’t fail to see the new stock of wall paper at Nachtrieb’s before buying elsewhere. 52tf Mrs. 11. C. Hosier and children spent Sunday at Markle the guset of her father, J. W. Archbold. All the latest styles in sprfiig jackets and dress goods at J. Niblick & Son. 50-4 The Christian Endeavor society will give a social at Patterson’s hall, formerly G. A. R. Thursday evening, 23. Dr. McMillen was called by telegram to Massilon, Ohio, last Tuesday to attend the bedside of his father, who* is dangerously ill. Mr. J. M. Lynch, of Decatur, Ind., and Miss Lillie Lynch, of Lexington, Ky., are guests of their sister, Mrs. 11. Passwaters.—Rockford (O.) Press. For Sale—Or Trade.—Two story bouse and lot, near M. E. church, stone foundation, cellar, inside finish, calico ash, 12 rooms and ample closets. 50tf J. R- Bobo. The Burt House Case opening last Saturday night was largely attended by the elite of the city. The luncheon was the most elaborate ever served in Decatur, and all enjoyed themselves during their stay. If you want fresh, reliable garden seeds, buy Lemdretb’s seeds, of Holthouse, Blackburn & Co. As all seeds not sold at the end, of the season are burned, there is no danger of getting old seed. 49-w6 Those who contemplate going to a city for a pair of glasses, can save time trouble and expense, by calling on Chas. E. Miller, optician, at Hensley’s jewelry store Satqrday March 11th. Satisfaction guaranteed. 50-2 The “B. & Mt.” Cigar, manufactured by Byers &. McConnell, has become the Standard Brand among Smokers. It possesses the make-up of a ten cent cigar being filled with pure Havana tobacco. Ask for the "B. & M.” and you will always enjoy a good smoke. 48-ts Mother’s Recommendation. We are acquainted with many ’mothers in Centerville who would not be without Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in the house for a good many times its cost,and are recommending it every day. From personal experience we can say that it has broken up bad colds or our children.—Centerville, South Dakota, Citizen. 50 cent bottles for sale by W. IL Nachtrieb, “The Druggist.” m Letter List. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the postoffice at Decatur, Ind., for the week ending March 11,1893: Mrs Nina Beaird. Fred Emerly, Minnie Iladsell, M C Langenbabn, George Crick, Mrs F W Hillman, Mrs J E Ay ers, John Harroff, Miss Callie Keiper, Walter Thornhill, Miss Lettie Thomas, Miss Cora Blue. Persons calling for the above wil please say advertised. B. W. Quinn, P. M. Cholerine in Pennsylvania. Swickley, Penn.: We bad an epidemic of cholerine, as our phyiscians called it, in this place lately and I make a great hit with Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. I sold four dozen bottles of it in one week and have since sold nearly a gross. This remedy did the work and was a big advertisement for me. Several persons who had been troubled with diarrhoea for two or three weeks were cured by a few doses of this medicine. P.P. Knapp, Ph. G. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by W. 11. Nachtrieb, “the Druggist.” m OWING TO THE SMALL ROOM -ANDTHE INSECURITY OFFERED AGAINST FIRE, ‘ HENRY WINNES HAS MOVED lIIS STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO bTHE “BOWERS BLOCK,” FOUR DOORS WEST OF HIS FORMER PLACE. Where be will make i all happy by selling them the best goods i bandied in the City, at prices that will - make other houses “wiuoe,” his goods i being all n e ew and clean. In addition - to his former stock, he has got bis spring i goods ready for his customers. He has > no shelf-worn goods to offer at low > prices to catch you—all are full stock as warranted. zi*

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The popular Elk’s dinner—lsc 52tf All the latest styles in wall paper at lowest prices, at Nachtrieb’s. 52tf .Notice the "add” of J. 11. Vogelwede tn to-days paper. Buy your Sunday’s dinner at the Culinary Exchange March 25. Irish Lunch at the Elks to-day. Every body invited. Fresh home-made bread, cake and pie at the Culinary Exchange, March 25. . Ladies, before buying a spring jacket or dress, see the fine assortment at J. Niblick & Son. 50 4 Miss Kate Bichner, of Celina, is visiting her friend Miss Tina Smith, of our city this week. Reliable mixed paint, tube and white lead, linseed, varnish and hard oil. at lowest prices at Nachtrieb’s. 52tf For nice new Spring JACKETS and Dress goods. See the fine assortments at J. Niblick & Son. 50 4 Burt Mann returned home last Wednesday evening, after five months with bis uncle, at Mann, of Kansas. Married, Wednesday afternoon March 15th at the M. E. parsonage, Wm. 11. Ortman and Miss Maude E. Vreeland, of Fort Wayne. • Mrs. 11. Werden and little daughters, Fay and Mabie, of Van Wert, Ohio, are visiting Mrs Wetters and other friends here this week. Married at the M. E. parsonage, Sunday evening. March 12th Harvey H. Hart and Miss Elizabeth Shirey. The printers of the Democrat were memberedA meeting of our citizen will be held at the Court House on Monday afternoon, March 20, at 2 o’clock, in the interest of starting a Canning Factory in Decatur. Let every body attend. , The Hon. Mique McGriff, ex-sheriff of this county, but now engaged in the livery business, in Geneva, paid the Democrat office a pleasant visit last Saturday. ’ Great preparations are being made for the “World’s Fair” entertainment, which takes place on the evenings of the 7th and Bth of April, at Meiber’s Opera House. Twenty-five Bluffton ladies attended the K. of P. banquet here last week. They were accompanied by four sisters of the sterner sex. They paraded on our streets the following day taking in the sighhts of a beautiful city. R. B. Allison, who has been rusticating at Braidenburg, Fla., for several months past, returned home last week. Bob says those old-timers down there keep store just like we did in Adams county forty years‘ago. Mrs. Michael Touhey, of Lima, Ohio is reported pretty sick with lung trouble, contracted Thanksgiving day. She is stopping with her mother, Mrs. Vogelvede, two miles west of the city. Dr. Clark is attending her. NOTICE. PRICE LIST AT THE PORK HOUSE, FOR MEATS. CHICAGO DRESSED BEEF. Steak, the best cuts. He Round and Chuck Steak, - - - 10 Pork, fresh, 12 Smoked Ham, 18 Sliced Ham, 22 Side Meat and bacon, smoked, - 16 Beef, for Boiling, - - r - - - 6 Pork Sausage. ------- 12 Dry Beef, • 1» Bulk, - * - !2 Veal and Poultry on handr most all the time. SPECIAL REQUEST. All persons knowing themselves indebted to Nichols, Wilder & Baker, are requested to call and settle, as we have burned out it becomes necessary for us to have our book account settled. 52tf Nichols, Wilder & Baker. ■ r FLAX SEED. Owing to the failure in the Flax crop in the year of 1892, there has been quite a demand for seed and straw, and it has been stated by one of the large grain dealers of the east that the flax seed will advance at least 50 cents on the bushel, and the flax mills that work the straw up can pay from $5 to $6 per ton for straw, which will make the flax crop by far the most profitabl the coming season. Farmers, sow flax seed, and; take advantage of this raise in prices. 51-2 It is possible to get an idea of the means to be employed by the Columbian Celebration Company, in building the scenery for The Mac Kaye Spectatorium, at Chicago, when the fact is known that within the last few days a consignment of tlye car loads of trees, shrubs, plants and tropical flora has been received by the Company from the Plantations of the Boston Fruit Company, at Jamiaca, W. I. This entire consignment is to be used in equipping one scene, that which shall present ■ the landing of Columbus at San Salva i dor. AU the scenery used will, it is said, be on a like scale of completeness.

MORtUARY. Abel Cross was born in Shanesville, Tuscarawas county, Ohio, Nov. 9,1827, and died in Decatpr, Ind, March 10, 1893, aged 65 years 4 months and 1 day. He was united tn marriage to Miss Sarah J. Cross, of Malvern, Carroll county, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1849. To them were born 8 children,—six sons and two daughters—three sons preceding to the spirit land. He was an earnest, consciencious Christian, very unassuming, always upright and honest in his business transactions, living strictly to the golden rule. As a husband and father he was always kind and sympathetic; never turning a deaf ear to those of his family in need of council and advice, but by loving words and actions binding them by tender chords of love; caring for their temporal and spiritual welfare, and always cheerfully leading the way onward and upward. He has gone to that rich reward promised to the faithful. He has heard the welcome plaudit,’ “Well done good and faithful servant,” and as we mourn, it is only that the earthly tie has been severed. But we can look beyond this earthly vale of tears, and anticipate that joyous reunion on the other shore. Gently beside him sad tears were falling, Softly around him stong arms were thrown Fondly he whispered, "weep not for me, My savior is here and I’m going home!” Father, good night! the shadows glide, So silently down by the river side. And there the waters with stars are bright, So dear, dear father, a long good-night. E. A. K. Robert Cline was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, Feb. 20,1836, and came with bis parents to this state in 1838, locating in Root township, this county, where he has resided up to his death. He united with the U. B. church, at Pleasant Valley Class in his 18th year, and lived a consistent Christian till death called him from labor to reward. He was united in marriage to Miss Eliza J. Mumma, March 9,18-56; to them were born two daughters,—the oldest dying in infancy, the other is still living and is the wife of Frank Brocaw. He died at his borne March 9th, 1893, aged 57 years and 17 days. He leaves a wife, one daughter and son-in-law, two grand-children, four brothers and a large circle of friends to mourn his departure. Funeral services at Alpha M. E. chuch,conducted by Rev. Beever, on the morning of March 12th. Lung fever was the cause of his death. „ I- • «' -r Mrs. Lizzie'Mt'iiel', departed this life after a lingering illness at the home of her mother, Mrs. Phoebe Corbin, last Friday evening. She was born in Marion county, Indiana, June 2. 18*8, and died March 10, 1893. aged 34 years, 9 months and 2 days. The burial service took place from the house on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Pastor Lewis. The sorrowing mother, brother and two sisters, and lovely daughter have the sympathy ot a large circle of friends. THE MONROE STREET FIRE, Saturday Night’s Experience A Timely Hint as to Hie Benefit of Water Works, *c. Another burnout was added to Decatur's long list of fires last Saturday night. From some unknown cause the butcher shop on Monroe street belonging to Nichols, Wilder & Baker caught fire a little after midnight. In a short time the fire was beyond control. Mi's. Cornelius Rademaker's building soon caught fire and went down with the butcher shop. The fire was prevented by'J. S. Bower’s brick hardware store from being carried along Monroe street by the strong wind that was blowing. Mrs. A. A. Nichols owned the building occupied as a butcher shop and carried an insurance of about $350. Nichols, Wilder & Baker had the contents insured for S6OO. Their book account burned which swelled their loss to $1,200. Mrs. Rademacher's building was insured for SBOO, and was occupied by John Gerard’s saloon. Mr. Gerard saved the most of his goods which were insured for SSOO. J. S. Bowers’ hardware store served in the place of water work, as this high brick building was the only thing that prevented nearly every business building east on Monroe street from burning. The solid brick wall was too high and thick for the flames. Steeie Simmerings. It has been reported that the measles have put in their appearance in the family of Joseph Maloney. It is feared that they will i nterfere with the schools. A large gathering of young folk met at the residence of Joseph Daily last Tuesday evening with the intention of having a good time-ami they had it. C. C. Calderwood will teach a normal at the Steele school house this summer, commencing about the second Monday in May. John Hamrick has vacated his seat by the show casts and gone to clearing. It is generally believed by the band boys and others* that Will Garwood has been married to Margaret Case. The only evi denee to substantiate this is that WOf has bought a cookstow. ' AARON DeVINNEY, House Painter ami Paper Hanger. AU work guarranteed. 50-4

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Commissioner’s Court Proceed ’ Ings. The following is the business transacted by the Commissioners during their March session: Peter Meyers, petition for road on county line, between Adams and Wells county. Ilario Mann was appointed viewer for Adams county and a petition sent to Wells county for the appointment of a viewer from that county to act jointly with this county. Wm. Erwin, trustee of Union township, petition for bridge; petition granted and the Board will meet on the 18th of April to receive bids for tlie same. The folov. ing parties were granted license to sell liquor: Decatur —John Meyers, John Gerard, A. D. Lock, Cornelius Uadamacher; Eugene Aschlemann, Berne: Ed. Neuenschwander, Buna Vista; Jacob Wagmiller and Issac Hilty, Geneva; Jeff Klopenstine, Preble. John G. Hoeheimer, petition for a ditch granted and John Woy, Henry Kohne and E. Biggs were appointed viewers. The following superintendents of gravel roads reported and their claims were con, tinued: C. L. Augsberger, George W. Christman, Wm. Hall, David Eckrote, Aaron Bricker, Nathan Hillery. The report of James K. Martz on ditch was continued. Herman Sellemeyer, petition; for ditch granted and George H. Martz, John Peoples and Conrad Gillig were appointed viewers. Joseph W. Smith, trustee of St. Marys township; Petition for bridge; Petition granted, and board will receive bids for same April 18th. lleniy Reiff et al, remonstrance to ditch, accepted and a second report of viewer filed and accepted. George Zehr petition for ditch to be tiled wiuelsAvas granted, W. H. Ward et al, claim for engine and wagon, continued. W. A. Foster, petition for the appointment of a justice of the peace granted, and James Kinney was duly appointed J. P., until his successor is elected and qualified. Samuel Doak, sheriff, report of fees for the first quarter, report shoyys $252.43 collected since he came into office. Milo Wilson et al, remonstrance to the granting of liquor license to .Jeff Klopenstiue; remonstrance dismissed, George W. Haefling, superintendent of the coupty asylum, submitted his quarterly report which was approved by the board. James Bell et al, petition for gravel road was accepted and the following viewers were appointed: Henry Miller, W. H. Shepherd and L. W. Lewton, with John W. Ty ndall, surveyor, to meet at the auditor’s offiec Marell 21, 1893, and proceed to make their view and repoi t. , Perry Robison, treasurer, submitted his report of amount of.fees received from the sheriff, which report was accepted. Peter P. Ashbaucher. trustee of Monroe township, petition for bridge granted, and the same will be sold April 18.1893. by the board of commissioners. Daniel 11. Boldset al, petition for a justice of the peace for Wabash township which was granted, and John H. Runyon was appointed to serve until his successor was elected and qualified. William Burk, claim for repairs on Burk gravel road, continued. John Smith, C. 8. Clark and Daniel Erwin, each presented a petition for the appointment of coroner for to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr. O. T. May. Erwin jumped the track, and Snith was too slow, Dr. C. S. Clark being larger than the rest snatched the plum and hereafter lie will be known as the coroner of Adams county until his successor is elected and qualified. The Decatur Trenton Kock Mining Co., submitted a bill for the heatiilgof the county jail offering to heat the same for two hundred dollars a year. The bid was dismissed. Pleasant Mills Mention. Rev. Freeman was seen in our village last Monday. The elocutionist at the Brethren church was well patronized. The proceeds were about twenty-three dollars. Joe Mosier and Norman Acker spent Sun* ’ day at Schume, Ohio. Rev. Daniel Schenk of Maysville, Ohio, was visiting relatives and friends at this place last Wednesday. While here he delivered an able sermon. Roebuck A- Comer will complete sawing the logs now in their yards in about a monthThe primary scliool at tins place doses to-day, Friday, Born, to David Archer an wife, a boy on the sth inst. Mrs. Charles Yager is slowly improving. James Boner and Janies Edington are slowly improving. Dr. Hill is slowly improving, having been eonfiend to his bed for the past three weeks.

W. H. Fristoe, of Delphos, Ohio, is in j the village this week calling on friends. i The entertainment given by Prof. Wills on last Monday evening was largely attended. The Prof, gave perfect satisfaction. James Boyd is an applicant for the postoffice at this place, and the patrons of the office would be well pleased with Mr. Boyd as postmaster. Darkless & Rawley shipped several car loads of lumber from tlds place the past week. Dr. Wizard, of Dixon, Ohio, will locate here in a few days to practice his profession. The gossipers and tattlers of our burg have been in hard luck for the past few days in making their rounds on account of the inclement weather. Look out for that great sensation that is about to take place. Rumor says the veil will be lifted and many will be exposed. A NEW INVENTION. Color Printing Hade Easy For Advertisers. We give below a sample of color printing as produced by Mr. Bobo's new device for that purpose. The main object of the device is its use as an attraction for advertisements running in the country press. The size and numberof colors are unlimited, as any color, or combination of • colors, and any number of lines can be produced at a single impression. The device is small, well made and simple, there being no comI —" "Z7l I TTTT? COLORETTE plicated parts-to get out Os order. It is self inking and can be used on any press where the imprint -is taken from common type. It is used the same as an ordinary wood cut and requires no more attention. While Mr. Bobo's invention was intended only as an advertising device, we know there are many other uses to which this little device can be put. No less than a score of inventorsliave attempted to produce the recults that he has through iiis device, but they have failed in every case. Pat has worked-a number of years on this invention and we are glad that lie has at last succeeded. While the above is a small and imperfect speeiman of what can be done, still it proves tlie invention to be a success, ami we have no doubt that Pat will be well paid for his lobor. He has already had several offers for his iiivention, but as yet lias not made any detiuate arrangements. All communications should be addressed to Patrick J. Bobo, Decatar. Ind. Honduras Hooting. Michael Delhi* is lying in a precarious condition v. itli grippe and intinnaties. Ashbaueher Bro's, saw mill met with an accdient that necessitates several days repairing. Fulk & Houck will move their mill near Yellow Creek as soon as roads are favorable, Wm. E. Fulk spent last Sunday with his best girl and friends at Linn Grove. James D. Hoffmann is now a full-fledged merchant at Magley. P. M- Fulk is having a serious time with grippe and rheumatism. Friday was the last day at No. J. scliool. From scliool time till liighSnonthe patrons came flocking in witli well’ laden baskets of provender and sieh. At the hour when the inner man should lie app&ased a large dinner was placed at the disposal ot' tlie school anil visitors. After a lengthy intermission Mr. Fulk gave a good talk op the importance of a good education, after which the! scliool was photographed. After tlie awards had been presented and leav.otaking in order, Mr. Fulk was presented with a pair of gold eye-glasses and chain, which was quite a surprise to~liTni. Alt wanted him to return next season. Ir.it tints for has declined to as the close confinement has proved iujurious to his vision. Linn Crova Grist. Amos, a son of Michael Zehr. age tliirteen, had auarni broken on‘ last Tuesday by a colt while it was being'curried.' Dr. A. Haughton reduced the fracture. , We should have included in our Grist of last week the marriage of liufus Kreps to Minnie Scliaupp at tlie resitlenwe- of A. Schlagenhauf, by Rev. J. 11. Evans! liming the past week two more of our pioneers have anchored life's frail bark in tlie harbor of tlie lieyoml. On Thursday at tlie residence of John Bucher, of Jefferson townslnp, Jacoii Wetter, aged about 70 l years. Mr. W. until recently was a resident near this place. On Monday night at tiie

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residence of his son-in-saw, Julius Meralot two and one-half miles northwest of here occurred the deatli of Lewis Juilrat, aged 85 years, Thus one by one is duly called to their reward, leaving their ancestors to take up the armor laid down by them. The saw mill owned by the Zehr Brothers in tlie soutli part of this township, was blown up and made a total wreck. Loss S2,(XX). Indications point it to be the work of a feind at twelve o’clock a. m. three coon hunters passed by the mill when nothing wrong was noticed, at four o’clock a. m. the owners Irving some forty rods away, were awakened by a tremendous crash, and raising, the the window they beheld the building all on fire. Mr. Zehr states that there was plenty of water in the boiler. The building, <a temporary one, consequently the inflamable matter was insufficient to boil tlie boiler dry, besides the explosion took place prior to flames gaining much headway which is also indicated by the material of the building being scattered in every direction caused by the explosion, a hole in the ground where tlie boiler stood is also indicative that dynamite had been tlie agent employed,tlie safety plug intheboiler was found intact which would not liave been had tlie occurrence been from other causes. The machinery too, is scattered over much ground, including large portions of the boiler and altogether unfit for use, however, we note one fortunate fact, that the fire VWs’notseen before the concussion was heard as a number would have went to put out the fire aud’probably lost their lives by the explosion. Berne Brevities. Dr. Bergman is on the sick list. T hose three weddings are over and now we will settle down to ordinary life again. Miss Lou Foster of Willshire, Ohio, is visiting her sister, Mrs. R. K. Allison this week. EiiSpi-unger is at Cincinnati with a cif load of fine horses this week. z Preaching at the Hall next Sabbath morning by Rev. Evans. Drilling is still going on at the west end town well. Sam Simison of this place is spending a few weeks at West. Baden, in the Southern part of for tlie benefit. of bis health. Mr. W. T. Waggoner, our genial postmaster, was pleasantly surprised on last Saturday evening. On returning home after having ended-hisjweek’s labor, he found iiis housellilled with people,‘.to the number of 3G. After partaking.ot' a sumptuous meal a pleasant' time was had by all present.' Tlie occasion will long be remembered, and s the vvisli of all 'is.that Mr. Waggoner lie favored with many such liappenings. Married, last Week, the Reformed German parsonage, Mr. Fred Steiner to Miss Ida Eley, by Rev. Ruff, all of Adams county. May peace am; Happiness be their lot through life. Pleasant Valley Items. Literary to-night again. Meeting begins at the Chapel again next. Sunday night. Frank Louden and sister Lib, who have been in Bryant all winter, are home once •S; more. Frank-is,the same Frank as of yore. . Will Laughrey, of Landisville, Ind., is visiting relatives in this vicinity. Ashley Young has started a boot and shoe shop in Monroe. AH ye that would save your soles will call bn Ashley. Henry Gould has rented his farm to Mr. Jolinson, recently from Paulding county. Gottlieb Zurcher. has traded horses twice j iir the last two weeks, and will have to buy another horse to eftmmenee farming with • | in the spring. We wonder it' thbse kids mothers knew they were out hist Monday night. The popular Elk's dinner—lsc 52tf Ye lovers of sport come to the spelling match next Thursday evening next, » at Patterson's hall. * ’ The affair of the season will be the great Spelling B?e at’Patterson's Hall, Thursday, evening March 23. A g,.... ..— —; JOHN KING, Jr. lias a car load of machinery on hand that he will sell at very reasonable prices. . John Rupright returned yesterday from Wooster, Ohio, where lie spent 1 some time witli friends.— j 1 We forgot to mention the dimensions of John King's new building which he will erect this spring. It will be thirty ' six feet front by seventy-live feet deep. i — ; Miss Nellie Hart, daughter of Henry || i 11. Hart, returned to the city last week | from Pontiac. Michigan, where she lias . been teaching school. '-''‘Sl