Decatur Democrat, Volume 37, Number 1, Decatur, Adams County, 24 March 1893 — Page 8

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS. Pleasant Valley Items. Mrn. Mary J. Ray will have a public sale March «)Ui, She has not yet decided where Mie will remove to. She will lie missed. Charley I.efferson Ims moved on the .lacolm farm, three miles east of Monroe. Mr. Johnson has moved on Henry Gould's place. i The literary was well attended last Friday night, and the debate on the World s Ealr closing question was very Interesting. There will be a very good program for the next night and everybody is invited. P. W, Smith * Co . are tearing up their “Nickel Plate" R. R. Mrs. Catharine Johnson has been appointed administratrix for the estate of her husband and will have a public sale April I. Preaching next Saturday night and Sunday at the Valley church by Revs. Johnson and Frazer, of Jay county. There is SIOO reward offered for information aS'to'tiie whereabouts of those two young men who went.away with the show from Monroe list Friday. fiottlieb Zureher has bought a new horse. We wonder when George Durbin and Frank Martz are going to pay the damages for that runaway they hail last mm»mer? Pay up boys. We need a gravel road from here to Decatur. Let us have one by all means. Who will start the ball arolling'.’ Berne Brevities. Plenty of mud and much sickness at present. The drilling at the oil well is progressing slowly. Dr. Sims, of Portland, Ind., made a professional call at this place last Monday. F. Hoenesen wha has been at work here for P. W. Smith *oCo., has gone to Williams to work for a short time. The parents of Dr. .Stoneburner of Hoagland, visited him [on last Sabbath. They are a very aged couple, but are hale and hearty. H. S. Michaud is now making extensive preparations for his spring delivery of fruit trees. He and bis agents have sold a large number of trees, etc. J. Heller and father were at Bluffton last Tuesday on business. Mat Bass, of Minnesota, is at this place in the Interest of the Dakota Land Co. Several from this locality are contemplating going to that State this spring. R. K. Allison was at Decatur last Mondayon business. Win. Schultz, of Kent, Ohio, is working for Abe Hocker in the wagon shop. Several new residences and business rooms will be erected here this spring. Our public schools are in a prosperous condition: the work is moving along very nicely; all seem to take an interest in the school work. J. J. Butler, of Decatur, was at this place last Wednesday on business. Mrs. T. G. Hopkins spent a few days of this week at Celina, Ohio, visiting relatives. Gerber, Sprunger & Co., shipped a car load of fine horses to Cincinnati this week. Dad Michaud, Jake Eley and Napoleon Lachot are the three l>est noted trappers known through this section. They are having excellent success trapping along rhe banks of the Wabash. A PLEASANT St BCKISE. On Thursday evening of last week, March 16th, forty-nine of our citizens, all heads of families, met at the residence of R. K. Allison to remind Mrs. Allison that it was her 29ih birthday. She was greatly surprised when she opened the door and seeing so large a crowd come in and fill the house. A general good time was enjoyed by all present, which Mr. and Mrs. Allison took an active part. The party was invited to the dining room where they found the table loaded with eatables good enough for a king te which all did ample jusUee. The evening was very pleasantlyspent without an exception. All that were present expressed themselyes as never in the past have they spent so enjoyable an evening. About midnight all departed for their respective abodes wishing that Mr. and Mrs. Allison may enjoy many more happy birthdays. Linn Crove Crist. Gottlieb Hoffman, brother of our townsman, Fred, of Wayne county, Ohio, arrived here on Friday and will probably make this his home, The'mortuary among children has been unusually large during the past week. On Wednesday of last week the inafnt

daughter of Henry Bresdorf, age 7 months; on Friday, Charley, son of Abram Ble.rie, age 7 years, 7 months and 1 day. Charley was a very bright boy, for intelligence he was seldom equalled at his age; on Monday the youngest daughter of Wm. Kreps, age one year and five months: on Wednesday day morning, the infant daughter of Jackson Beynolds, of Bluffton, age about five monthjc The mother died a few days after the birth of the child. Mr. and Mrs. E. Liddy had taken it to raise some two weeks ago. Clark B. Funk raised his new barn last week. It has been proposed that on such occasions Wm. Judd be caged and that L. D. Miller have charge of the coop with the privilege of exhibiting his charge before ami after the raising. Why longer be a slave to that poisonous weed, tobacco; when for a pittance you can free yourself from that filthy habit by using the Indian tobacco antidote. For sale at Hoffmon A Gottschalk’s, who have also a fresh supply of wall paper, Bibles, etc. Horse trading how and, then is indulged in by many men. Upon the above maxim Abram Neuenschwander struck the town last week and sought one John Biberstein each owning an animal, resembling some the equine species, a swap was proposed and consumated by Biberstein paying Mr. N. ten dollars to equal the difference of value between the steeds. Hanry, as Mr. N. is called, hitched up his late chargerand started homeward bound, but the task was too .great for his beast, which fell in the harness a few yards form the place where the command go was given, and in as much as it hsd been poverty stricken earlier in its existance, it was not possible for the equine to regain its feet, although the lash was adminisered freely at this point as can he proven. Hanry will not look paler wheu a subject for his winding sheet; by plenty of volunteer help the animal was once more put on foot and by a decision of a council a death warrant was re id to it.

and the anti-mortem funeral march began to the place of execution, where with fire arms loaded with powder and leaden ball they proceeded to end the said equine’sexistauce, but the first charge took effect below Its aim. and had a tendency only to enliven the dumb brute and started to run away, but was caught, A halter was now adjusted and was once more made to face the engine of death, this time, by a well directed aim it was landed beyond the reach of the township assessor. Ilanry now regains his normal color, borrows a horse and departs for home, consoling himself that he had ten dollars boot money, the same was worth more than the two horses. In the meantime Johnny grew hilarious owing to what a jockey he became in later days.

ivionroe Melange. The Hocker hoop sactbry is running to its fullest capacity. Mr». Dr. Andrew is still confined to her room with neuralgia. Walter Thornhill made his first effort at preaching last Sunday evening at the M. E. church. The congregation were well pleased with the remarks of the young gentleman. The Monroe township teacher's institute was held at this place last Saturday. A full attendance was reported. It looks as though Monroe township will lie compelled to add another forty-foot room to Hardscrable school house on account of the protracted meeting now in progress. The literay at the Valley school house, three miles east of Monroe, is growing more interesting every meeting. It is thought that every night will have to lie spent in order that the boys may have time for their speeches. Brothers John Baker. Frank Hartnett and Gerry Martz arc always there heavily loaded with law and evidence, but are not allowed the time to give the subject a fair deal. Boys, have a protracted effort Frank Hughes, the famous and successful pugilist, who fought in the ring with Jesse Brandyberry at Monroe, two years ago, gave the people the tip of his hat and lit out last Monday, leaving several creditors to mourn their loss. If it were not our duty to expose the swindling quack doctor and dudish looking strangers who drop into Monroe occasionally and take in our people with their false pretenses we should pass them by- as the idle wind. But when in the name of the sciences and profession we believe in advocate and cherrish, there are wicked vagabonds and well-dressed people who come among us with the title of M. D., and dispense medicines without authority of law, distribute flaming bills representing something impossible for them to perform, cheating and swindling the people. Would it not be well to present such with a feathered robe? Monroe has just experienced the actions of one of these rascals, who had long hair and a glib tongue; calling himself Proffessor S. W. Lane, alias Red Eagle, alias Indian Doctor of the West, a specialist of all diseases incident to humanity. The prowling thug and parasite had with him his wife and wife's sister (so called), also two or three young men who were up to snuff to do duty in comedy. The prowlers secured board and the Hocker Hall fora week, bills were sent out for free lectures at the hall, the people thronged there anxious for anything, medicines were sold in good quantities, rattlesnake oil went by Hie gallon, many of our citizens were duped, a few of the Tors. patients acknowledge that the Professor as a wolf in sheep's clothing also a hypocrit, liar and scoundrel, traveling under the above cognomen to deceive the unwary. The Professor irmployed two of our young men promising to payeach $35 per month and board. We understand the young men gave bond for their honesty and good liehavior. after which the fraud with his palls jumped,the town last Friday night, leaving Dr. Rainier to mourn the loss of a sls board bill. Other victims are looking down in the mouth, it is thought that the papers signed by many here are bonafide notes. Time will tell. Brethren let’s sing, "Gone where the woodbine twineth."

YOUNGE’S Medical and Surgical Institute. Was It a Miracle!—Two Thousand Years Ago It Would Have Been so Considered —The Dead Brought to Life. Nothing that ever transpired in the city of Fort Wayne lias caused so much astonishment, so much inquiry, so much searching comment and investigation, as tliat of the recovery of the Hon. Samuel E. Silliman, of 456 Webster street, Ft. Wayne, it is well-known by nearly everybody in that city, that Mr. Silliman has been confined to his room for nearly two years, suffering from Bright’s disease and dropsy. During this time he has been treated by eminent physicians of Ft. Wayne, Indianapolis and Chicago, all of whom considered his case hopeless and informed him he had but a few months to live, at the. best. Finally, some few months ago, he was prevailed upon to send for Dr. Younge, and get hisopinion anyway. The doctor was called, and after a careful examination, the doctor decided he could benefit Mr. Silliman very mucli and might .possibly cure him. His neighbors were surprised at this conclusion of Dr. Younge, and so expressed themselves to Mr. Silliman. But, notwithstanding the objection of his family and neighbors he put his ease in the doctor’s hands. His restoration of health is so wonderful, when w<-take in consideration the apparently hopeless condition that he was in, that it appears to us as marvelous, if not miraculous. For the first time in two years ,Mr. Silliman came downtown this Horning and paid us a visit. In reply to our question as regards his health, he replied: “I feel perfectly well, have a good appetite, sleep well and feel as though I am good for twenty years. Dr. Younge has done more than he promised and may God bless him is my grayer.” Desiring to devote all his 'Time and knowledge to the treatment of chronic diseases, he opened Younge’s Medical and ■Surgical 'nstitute, which is the oldest, largest amt best institution of the kind in the west. His expectations have been more than realized, as he lias the largest practice by all odds of any specialist west of New York City, and his success in curing all chronic diseases istriily wonderful. His fame as a successful specialist Jias spread tar and wide, he is sending medicine to all parts of the country. The people or tfiis city have a fueling of gratitude for Dr. Younge, for what he has done for them, and take pride in rceom mending hint to all as a conscientious,

painstaking, honorable-physician and surgeon, whom they can consistently recommend to nil needing the services of a physician. His offices are located lit the corner«■ of Wayne and Calhoun streets, easy of access, and in the very heart of the city. The doctor Is also very liberal to the poor, and to those who cannot afford to pay large doctor bills his charges arc very reasonable and as evidence that the poor take advantage of this charity, his offices are crowded from morning till night, by all classes of patients waiting to consult witli him. nt No. 05 Calhoun street. The above was taken from the Ft. Wayne Sentinel. The doctor will be at the Burt House Wednesday, April sth. The Ft. Wayne papers claim that Dr. Younge is by all odds the ablest specialist in this country, and If any of our readers are sick, we would suggest that they consult the doctor next Wednesday during his visit at the Burt house. KILLED While Unking a Coupling. David Wright, a brakeman on the Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad was instantlykilled last Monday afternoon about five o’clock a short distance nort h of the depot. He was on an extra freight train and it had pulled into siding to switch some cars. Wright assisted in shifting the cars, and while making a coupling between a flat car loaded with lumber and a box car, his head was caught against the box car by a piece of timber. The ear of lumber was a wild one which was moving with more force than was expected. The sudden stopping of the car misplaced the lumber which caught Wright. He died without uttering a sound, his head being mashed almost to a pulp. His lifeless body was carried to the depot, where it was viewed by the Coroner. The remains were taken to Portland. Ind.’ his former home, forintennent. The deceased was thirty-five years old and has been in the employment of the Grand Rapids* Indiana railroad for the past ten years. Three years ago he accepted a position as brakeman on the road and moved to Fort Wayne, where he lias resided ever since. Deleaves a wife and three children. He had several acquaintances here and was very popular among railroad men. A New I. O. O. F. Encampment. A new I. <). O. F. Encampment was instituted in this city Friday evening, March 17,1883, by P. C. P., John Reynolds, of Indianapolis. The new Encampment is known as the “Reiter Encampment No. 214,” and was named in honor of Detrick Reiter who was liefore his desease an active member of that order. The following Patriarchs were charter members, viz: G. Christen, L. C. Miller, Ilario Mann, Henry Whines. A. L. DeVilbiss, J. T. Archbold, T. W. Mallonee. J. F. Mann, Daniel Sprang. G. W. Woodward. L. C. Helm, B. 1). Patterson, D. O. Jackson and V. S. Reed. After the institution sixteen applicants were admitted on card, making a memliership to start with of 30. Two petitions for membership by initiation were received. The officers for the ensuing term are: W. B. Suttles. C. P.; Elmer Merryman. S. W.: John Welfley, H. P.; Daniel Sprang Scribe: T. W. Mallonee, Treas.; W. 11. Myers. J. W.. and L. C. Helm, (1. After the Encampment closed all members present repaird to Jacob Martin's restaurant and refreshed the inner man witli oysters , etc. The Encampment has bright prospects for the future. Herman Reinking, of Union township, has invited his neighbors and friends to an old fashioned Log Rolling one week from Saturday.

JJF Such w/ ’ll Makes an every-day co ?f an old-time luxury. Pure an- .-some. Prepared with scrupulous care. Highest award at all Pure Food Expositions. Each package makes two large pies. Awk imitations—and insist on having the NONE Such brand. MERRELL & SOULE, Syracuse, N. Y. Go io NOAH’S ARK, Opposite Rombergs Livery Stable For Farming Implements. Cultivators, plows, walking and riding harrows,—spring teeth and square teeth —Milford riding spring tooth harrow, corn cultivators, grain and seed sower, (combined) it is one of the best things out, the Wizard riding-breaking plow. —can’t be beat, take one and try it. All kinds of buggies, road wagons, and carts. Also the Jackson, Olds, and Capitol wagons. Buggy and wagon harness, spring teeth bay rakes, riding self and hand dump, steel wheels, best in the market. Also the Minneapolis binder, and the Walter A. Wood single apron which will take up and bind any long or short rye, wet or green, standing or down grain, no side draft noi weight on horses necks Have the Woods tubular steel mower, light draft and proved to be the lightest running mower at the Government Experiment station, of Utah, in July 1891. Hay loaders and feeders, the Russell, J. I. Case and Advance thrashers and engines. 51-4 m . Notice toJTaxpayers. Notice is hereby given that the first payment upon the street improvement, bonds issued upon Monroe. Madison. Mercer, Mud Pike. Adams. Russell, Chestnut and Second street! and the France sower, will be due April 1, P-93 and that I will beat the council room to receive payments due, from 7:30 to S:3O p. tn., ol each evening of the week, (except Saturday, until April Ist next. All payments must lie made promptly, or property owners will bl liable to have the bonds foreclosed upon theft realty. Francis E. McLean. P 3 City Breast!rer. Notice, To whom this may concern;— All parties knowing themselves to be indebted to the Henry Derkes, estate, either tor interest due on notes or otherwise, must positively call on B.;j. Terveer one of tfie exeuutiWs. and pay ■ mill indebtedness within thirty dirfts from this date, or we shall leaveall claims unpaid wit h our attorneys for collection. All desiring to save costs and expense must pay within the thirty days B. .1. rERVt.Eii. tggpentoirs March 23,1893. Hesnr Kohne I r ' , '• .. . P-S —

AN IMMENSE SLAUGHTER —itxt — BOOTS IND SIDES I A. HOLTHOUSE MAKES THE! ABOVE liiiioiinri'iiii'iit te the Public! ,— — Having Received — — 1 HIDE INVOICE OF SPRING GOODS, IS PREPARED TO SELL CHEAPER Than Ever Before. * c ' - , rmm -nn • -* —— c The Following Prices will Show for Themselves: Men’s Best Rubber Boots $2,25 worth $2,75; Men’s Sandels 50c., worth 60 c. Men’s Clogs 60c., worth 75c. Women’s Storm Shoes 40c., worth 50c. Ladies’ Kid, butt, hand-turned $3.50, worth $4; “ “ “ “ $2,50, worth $3,00; “ “ * 1,25, “ 1,50; Men’s Satin-Oiled Calf, $2,00, worth $2,50; “ Buff, all solid leather 1,25, “ 1,50; Men’s Working Shoes, all solid leather, sl, worth $1,25 , —O ALL OTHER GOODS TROFOBTIOirATELT LOW! In Addition to the Above Prices A ‘Savinas M’ il 5 Ci WILL BE GIVEN On W and Every Cash Purcliasß Os One Dollar.

Ladies.'. Wanted! TO EXAMINE THE W SPRING G« Dress Goods tt Goods, Sjnoi Mels, Wrajis AND TUITSI We have the Largest Line I We F.? have the Latest Styles I We have the Lowest Prices! We have the BEST GOODS! At BOSTON STORE. I. O. O. F. BLOCK. KUEBLER & MOW* “HELLO!” Hello:are You f BOYD & CO. WELL, WHAT DO YOU WANT ? I WANT THOSE Hew, ton, Fresh Groceries, At Bob Boyd’s. ftFffitel&CtetfiilMilj. TELL YOUR WIVES AND DAUGHTERS ABOUT 808 AT THE FERRELL STAND.

• ' j i We Must Do It! In order to make room for xS'/j/v'/zD'and Summer goods, we are. closing out our heavy goods at a reduced price. We have plenty of Goods: Just come in and see! We will do you good, And further, we say that our Merchant Tailoring Department is in first-class order. We do make up Clothing to order, of best material, best work and the best fit for the least money. Tours to please, P. HOLTHOUSE, & Co. I■. - V . ■ ” I 'r, ' • ; ' 7 ’,. . '. 1- ' ‘ ■'

Appointment of Administratrix. Notice Is hereby given, that the undersigned Ims be>n appointed admlnlstrauix of the estate ol Hugh Johnson, late of Adams county, deceased. The estate Is probably solvent. Catharine JotiNSON, Administratrix. Peterson & Lutz, Atty's. March 111, Wl. , fcw Administratrix Sale. Notice is hereby given tjiat Catharine Johnson. administratrix, of the estate of Hugh Johnson, deceased, will sell at public sale one mile ami a quarter west of Steele P. o, on Tttenduy, April 4, 1888, The following property, to-wlt; Five work horses, two brood mares with foal, two three-year olds, one two-year old, two milch cows, twoyearlingoalves, two brood sows with pig, two sets of work harness, one farm wagon, one log wagon (good as new), one mower and reaper combined, one Deering (binder, twenty-three acres of wheat in the ground, one pair of bobsleds, 20D bushels of corn, plows and other articles. Tkums of Salk:—Sums of $3 and under cash; over s3a credit'of nine months will lie given, the purchasergiving note with surety to the satisfaction of the undersigned, with interest at 8 per ceflt: after maturity, waiving benefit of valuation and appraisement laws, Sale to begin at nine o'clock a. m. Catharine Johnson, Adinlnislrix. Lase Ricker, Auctioneer. 523 Notice to Nwitt. The State of Indiana, Adams county, Ss: In the Adanw Circuit Court, April term, 1891. Eugene Aschllmann I vs, > To quiet title; George ill, ) No. 4338. It appearing from iillldavit. tiled in the above entitled cause, that George Clinger, — Cllngcr.all the unknown heirs of George Clinger, all the unknown heirs' of—-— Clinger, the above named defendants are non-residents of the state of Indiana. Notice Is therefore hereby given the said George Clinger, Clinger, all the unknown heirs of George Clinger, all the unknown heirs Clinger, that they bo and appear before the Hou. Judge of the Adams Circuit Court on etho Bth day of May. 18113. (he sumo being theiHith Juridlolaldav of the next regular term thereof, to bo holden at the court house In the city of Decatur, commencing on Monday, the 10th day ol April, isiti, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, ortho same will bo heard and determined In their absence, Witness, my niiino. and the seal of said court herojto afllxod. this 15th day of March, 1893. John 11. Lknhaht. Clerk, , By W. P. Miller Deputy Recd & Smith, Att’ys. 62-3 J-JANK STATEMENT. Report of the condition of the Decatur National Bank lit Decatur. in the state of Ind. iann, at the dose of business, March 0, 1803. resources Loans and discounts. $14(1,300 Oil Overdrafts, secured and unsecured... 2 307 28 U. S. Bonds to secure circulation 1.-J.rgM* oil Due from approved reserve agents... 5,295 03 Due from State Banks and Bunkers.. 11003 Banking house, furniture iindtlxtiires 1.500 (KI Current expenses and taxes paid 915 49,™ Premiums on U.S. Bonds 2,4iki 2f> Checks and other cash items.... 429 75 Hills of other banks 85 00 Fractional paper Currency, nlekles, and cents 294 111 Specie 2,1102 411 Legal tender notes 5J.8415 00 ■ Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer wl 5 percent of circulation. 003 60 I Total $172,5H3W1 4 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in $ oo.hoo 00 Surplus fund 11,090 0U Undivided profits l,(Kfi 7li ‘ National Bank notes outstanding,... 11,240 (Ki I ndivldual deposits subject to cheek. 24,487 15 Demand certificates of deposit r,4 5117 12 Due to other National Banks. 7,881 7(1 Notes and hills ro-dlscountcd 12,382 13 -— T0ta1,...» ... :: ta, nos oi State of Indiana, County of Adams, hh: I, K. 8. Peterson, cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that, the above rfu|etqent Is true to the best of my knowledge mid belief. R. 8. Peterson. Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to bofyre me this 3lsl day of Mm ch, 1893. Shaffer Peterson, Notary Public. Correet-attest. J.DHai.h, | J. 11. HoimocK, v Directors. B. J. Teiiveeii I • . S