Decatur Democrat, Volume 37, Number 7, Decatur, Adams County, 5 May 1893 — Page 1

The Decatur Democrat.

VOLUME XXXVII.

HOME NEWS. Sprague lajcoming May 9 ! The popular Elk’s dinner—lsc 52tt Grease for wagons. Go to Yager Brothers. Chas. D. Porter, banker, of Geneva, was in our city Tuesday. Stationery. The best ever offered at Yager Bro’s. Ellsworth, Myers & Co., for your harness and whips. 4-4 Miss Hattie Studabaker spent this week with friends in Fort Wayne. Bev. Lewis is at Angola this week. He has near friends there. Don’t fail to see tbe new stock of wall paper at Nachtrieb’s before buying elsewhere. 62tf Miss Harker will sing at Marie Knibroe’s entertainment at the Christian church next Thursday evening. Do no forget the literary meeting of the Epworth leage at the M. E church, this (Friday) evening at 7:30. Will Bcbirmeyer will sing at Marie Knibloe’s entertainment at Christian church, Thursday evening, May 11. Remember, Byers & McConnell keep their plug tobacco in a case where dust and dirt can’t reach it. 7 2 Mrs. E. P. Menefee and children are visiting-friends in the south part of the county this week. R G. Kerlin and wife left for Chicago last Saturday, to be present at the World's fair opening. S. P. .Lenhart, of Bluffton, was on our streets last Tuesday and Wednesday, shaking hands with bis friends. A nice farm of 50 acres, situated 3i miles east of Geneva, for sale or trade, cheap. Enquire at this office. 5-5 William Frank and John E. Smith each had the misfortune to loose a valuable horse last Monday evening. DO NOT Forget the Big Bargain Days in Dress Goods and Spring Cloaks May 8 to#, at J. Wick* Son. 0 2 ■ I Attention, Tobacco Chewers! Tbe poor man given a chance. Byers & McConnell have made a cut in plug tobacco. ’ 7 w 2 Before buying your tobacco go and see Byers & McConnell. They have the largest and best assortment in the city. 7w2 Don’t fail to call and examine tbe new and elegant line of Wall Paper at Ilolthouse, Blackburn & Co. Stock immense. 1-6 Mesdames Allison, Hale and Holloway attended the convention or literary clubs held in Ft, Wayne, Wednesday, Thursday and to-day. PLENTY OF TIME to contract for machinery before harvest. Call and see the Osborne Binder and Mower before buying. John King, Jr. 51tf Have you seen the elegant line of silverware D. M. "Hensley has got in, and which is all prepared and warranted not to tarnish with gas heat. Go and see his display. ’ 7tf I. J. Miesse has a good outfit consisting of a span of horses, set of double harness and a good road wagon that he will sell cheap, or trade for real estate. . Call on him at the Miesse House. Jas. W. DeVoss, of Panola, lowa, is in the city the guest of his brother, L. C, They leave here to-day for Muncie, where Louis C. goes to attend to some legal business. A 3-piece school suit for your boy at $2.50; a No. 1 child’s suit for 98 cents; good heavy overalls 50 cents, sold everywhere at 75 cents; jeans Pants 75 cents, worth SI-25, at Ike Rosenthal’s. 4-4 Too mild a weather—too large a stock of clothing and furnishings, is the situation. Prices will be made to move them at once, at Ike Rosenthal’s, the leader of low prices. 4-4 Only one dozen sets of 1847 Rogers Brothers knives and forks left, which I will close but atlhe low price of $4 per set. But remember that after this lot is sold I will stop. D. M. Hensley. 7tf ATI'EYCtON, FARMERS! I sell tbe Osborne Binder and Mower, which has a reputation hard to excel. Don’t fail to Investigate its merits before buying any other machine, 51tf John King, Jr. Do you know "‘Why marriage is a failure?” Marie Knibloe will tell you at Christian church, Thursday evening, May 11. Don’t fail to bear it, A laugh and a lesson in every line. Addission, 15 cents; children 10. '.v .vi*.

Herbert A. Sprague, May 9tb. ■ Go bear Sprague the greatest. May 9. f Tobacco—Till you can’t rest, at Yager Bro’s. r Mrs. John Niblick visited her sister, Mrs Morrison, of Marion, this week. » • • Page Blackburn and wife were with friends in Fort Wayne this week. I Ellsworth, Myers & Co., for your paints, varnishes and building material. Mrs. D. O. Jackson entertained the ladies home circle club last Wednesday i ‘ ’ All the latest styles in wall paper at lowest prices, s at Nachtrieb’s. 52tf Mrs. R. K. Allison, of Berne, was the guest of R. B. Allison and family this ! week. You will find fresh home made bread . and pies at tbe Domestic Exchange, i Saturday. Miss Katie Fitz Gerald spent Bunday ' in Bluffton, tbe guest of Sheriff Daily , and wife. Ellsworth, Myers & Co., for plows, i harrows and wagons. Everything lowi er than the lowest. 4-4 Miss Emma Gilliom, of Fort Wayne, ' Sundayed here with her parents, Adam ' Gilliom and wife. A Miss Buckley, of Bluffton, Suudayed here the guest of J. D. Wisebaupt and family. Special attention is called to the Ladies Domestic Exchange at Boyd & Alverson’s grocery store. Mrs. Willis Hendricks and children, of Briant, visited Mrs. Hendricks’ parents, Clinton Fisher and wife. Reliable mixed paint, tube and white lead, linseed, varnish and hard oil, at lowest prices at Nachtrieb’s. 52tf We have Clothing, Underwear, and a full line of other furnishings, to suit the closest buyers, at Ike Rosenthal’s. 4-4 Mrs. Mary Miller, of Preble, is not expected to live* Her daughter, Mrs. Sellmyer, and Mrs. Mrs. Adam Miller, are there attending her. LADIES! For a good bargain attend the Big Bargain Wednesday May 3, and ending May 6. 1 at J. Niblick & Son. 6-2 i Chas. E. Miller, optician, 211 south Walnut street, Muncie, Ind., will again be at Hensley’s jewelry store, Saturday 1 May 6. 6 2 We keep a complete line of Drugs, all descriptions, and at prices to suit. We solicit a share of your patronage. Yager Bros. For Sale.—A valuable building lot; situated on Winchester street. A fine location for any on# that wants to build a home. Enquire at this office. fltf i • ' The best on earth. Nichols and Shepard, new Vibrator Threshers and Engines. For sale by Ellsworth, My- . ers & Co. Decatur, Ind. 4-4 Elzey’s Cholera Balm cures Cholera, i Cholera Morbus, Diarrhoea, all pains in the bowels, bad colds, etc. Sold by TP. Harris, one square north of the M. E. church, Decatur, Ind. Its l ; , Mrs. E. W. Robinson, of Kahaka, Missouri, accompanied by Mrs. W. E. Lewis, of Fort Wayne, are the guests of Wils Merryman and wife and other i relatives here. , Jonas Neuenschwander and Christy > Stogdill, of French township were in town this week. They report the farmers of their township ready to help the ' fair project. Ellsworth, Myers A. Co’s harness , trade has increased to sueh an extent that they have been compelled to put in another hand, Mr. Charles Chapman, : of Hoagland. Their low prices for good work is what does it. 4-4 i ‘ i—— '• > Allen county, near Monroeville, has a citizen that needs the help of the White caps. Another valuable horse i was poisoned near that town last Sun- ! day. This makes the fourth one that ' has been poisoned this spring. ! Those who are contemplating having a pair of spectacles fitted to their eyes, should wait for Miller, the reliable op1 tlcian of Muncie, who is here every four & weeks, at Hensley’s jewelry store. Sat- 1 ’ urday, May 6th. 6 2 Ellsworth, Myers & Co., have their sample Hay Loaders, two-horse Corn i Planters, Hay Rakes, Hay Tedders and i all their former machinery, including , the McCormick Binders and .Mowers i set up, and invite the farmers to come , in and see them before giving your orders. 4-4 ,■ • .

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MAY 5. 1893.

The popular Elk’s dinner—lsc 52tf PAlNTS—Unequalled any place, at Yager Bro’s. Remember the date for I will be here May 9. * Robert A. Sprague. Attorney John E. Smith, of Portland, is attending court here this week. Doyon Fish? Yager Bro’s, is the place to buy your tackel. Mrs. Jesse Brandeberry left yesterday for Aherns, Nebraska, for a visit with friends there. Samuel Galbreath, one of our aged and respected citizens, was hurried last Wednesday. Jim F. France and wife, of Huntington, are spending a few days in the city among friends. Peter B. Manley, tbe Geneva barrister, was attending court in our city a few days this week. Joe Johnson and wife returned last Monday from a visit with their daughter at Muncie. Attorneys LaFollette and Jaqua.of Portland, were among the legal lights in our circuit court room this week. A. Van Camp, with a few others, are completing arrangements for a furniture factory here. They will put in operation this summer. On last Wednesday evening the general store of Ohio City, Ohio, was burglarized to the tune of near three hundred dollars. Jim Rice, of the G. R. & I. force and Dal Hower now sing “sweet lulla-bys” to nice little girls at their homes. They both step high. Any one in need of a good bouse of seven rooms, with out-buildings and fine fruit trees can buy the same cheap by calling at this office 46tf — < “David Copperfield” at the Presbyterian Church, Tuesday evening May 9th by Robert A. Sprague, the humorist. Admission, 25c. Tickets for sale at tbe ’ gas office. William Marsh and Wife of Bluffton, Sundayed with Adam Gilliom and family of this city, paretats oflfrs. Marsh. Mr. Marsh is the deputy auditor of Wells county. Horace Botthoff is in receipt of a letter from the people where his daughter is, saying that the sensational report in the Cincinnati Enquirer regarding her is false, as she has been in the best of health. Go to Geo. Roop’s for your handmade boots and shoes and repairing. All work warranted and stock guaranteed. Repairing done with neatness and dispatch. 2tf

John King, Jr., will not be out-fished hy any of our local fishermen. He has been feasting on shad this week, caught in New Jersey, and which came here packed in ice, and as fresh as though just caught. Eugene Morrow, of Bluffton, Sundayed in Berne, with friends. He drove over there but the Wabash got too high for him to return the same way, and Monday morning found him here waiting for a train to Bluffton, having abandoned the overland route. Mrs. M. D. Drummond has removed her dressmaking shop from her residence on Fifth street, to the “B” block np stairs over Burdge’s barber shop, where she hopes to see all her old customers and as many new ones as will favor her with their patronage. 4-4 >*■ -■ - - - The “B. & M.” 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 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 Did you see it! The new patent paper board that Gregory & Son have added to their tools. See them work and you will be surprised at the neat and quick work they can do. Paste furnished free. Leave orders at Holtbouse, Blackburn & Co. 7 2 We understand that the ‘’lmmortal” J. N. is soon to be among us again. He is welcome so far as we are concerned, But what will he say about our “exchange” list, when he finds that it has been “filched” to such au extent that nothing is left to lay his talons on? Thia treatment may be the means of forever keeping him away, but he will always wonder who in Decatur outranks him as an “exchange” fiend. a

Do you smoke? Go to Yager Bro's. S" 1 *" > —-—- Wash Gilpen has moved to Markhu. SO APB-Now you strike us. Yag(W Bro’s. Did you see those sponges at Yager Bro’s? NO MISTAKES at Yager Bro’s.’ pharmacy. Are you a physician? Buy your stuff at Yager Bro’s. Miss Lucy Baughman has accepted position in the Epworth Hotel, Chicago. She left for there yesterday. Mrs. Will Smith, of Monroe, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. J. Mayer, the fore part of tbe week. A number of our mechanics are over at Gas City working. Elijah Mann was there when he received the notice of the death of his father-in-law, Samuel Galbreath.

Lost—March 4th, 1893, a red and white cross-barred double shawl. A reward will be given for its return to Mrs. 11. J. Diehl. Married—At the brides home, near Willshire, Ohio, Harvey E. Williams, of Decatur, and Wildas Ripley, on the evening of April 29th. Rev. 11. Kohn, officiating. Albert Marker received a telegram from bis sister, Laura, of Chicago, that his daughter, Jiva, a young girl of 16 years, had died Her remains will be brought here for interment. Pete Schneider, the Monroe street butcher, last Tuesday killed two of the finest calves in all his experience in Decatur. What Pete says can be relied on in the butcher business. Prof. Welty left last Wednesday for Newton, Kansas, where he has accepted a position as musical director of the state college of Kansas. He is worthy of the position, which comes to him* without his seeking. J. P. Crist, as a weather reporter has tbe following to say for April: 8 clear days; 22 cloudy days; rained on 18 different days; snowed on 4 different days; 13 inches of water fell; 5 inches of snow felh ’ L ?.,A- - -y.jr— ——■ —- I have connoted myself "with the Installment Clock Company, and hffl able to furnish any family with a clock, and allow them to pay from 25 to 50 cents per week on the same. You cannot afford to be without a clock now. Go to D. M. Hensley and see how easy you can buy a clock. 7tf John Starr, of Ft. Wayne, and Miss Cal. Keiper, of this city, were married at the St. Paul’s Catholic church, Fort Wayne, last Tuesday morning, Rev. Father Wilkins, of our city, performing the marriage ceremony. The bride is a well known society lady in Catholic circles of our city. Rev. Gregg and A. K. Grubb were at Fort Wayne last Monday and Tuesday, attending the meeting of the ministers and committee appointed by the different classes of the M. E. church of this conference, to fix the amount that each class shall pay of the Elders salary, and the amount that shall be paid to the benevolent institutions. The G. R. & I. will run a special train to Richmond May 11. Leaves Deeatur 7-15 a. m.. round trip fare $1.25; tickets good going and returning on special train only. The annual festival of the Orphans Home will be held on the above date, at Richmond. Jeff Bryson, Agent. Hiram Walters, after three years of faithful service as janitor of the ward school building, has tendered his resignation, to take effect May 8. He has accepted a position as night operator of the Western Union Telegraph Company. For the present he will be in the office at this place. lie is one of the young men of our city that no placets too good for. Mr. B. J- Terveer, the extensive hard ware dealer of Decatur, was in the city yesterday, and was initiated into Fort Wayne colony, American Sons of Columbus, lie received an enthusiastic reception at the bands of the mem bers and has many words of praise for tbe interesting initiation Mr. Terveer and wife, drove to Academic station yesterday, where their daughter is attending school and stands high in her class.—Ft. Wayne Journal. April 29. —, — _.f A son of William Breiner, of Kirkland township, mot with a serious accident last Monday evening. Having been to Peterson he purchased a quantity of powder which he took home with powder exploded, burning him frighthim. While emptying it into a llask the fully sbput the neck, face and arms. Tbe burn was so bad that they thought isoye sight was dHtraye I, but at this time he can see. He will be minus bis-eye brows and lashes for some time 'The cause of the explosion is unknown to any of the family. i

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If any of our readers find the Democrat full of typographical errors this week tjiey will please forbear with us, as John J, Mayer, of this office has been made the father of a nine-pound girl, which made its appearance at his home last Monday morning. Master Romey Barthel, who has been absent from Ihe city for the past two years and five months, attending school, returned home last Monday evening. We are pleased to see Romey with us again, as he is a bright and promising boy, and has a host of friends among our citizens. At the M. E. Church, next; Sunday. Sunday School at 9a. m. Preaching at 10:30. Subject. “Grace.” Junior League at 3p. m. Epworth League devotional meeting 6:30. Preaching at 7:30, subject, “Purity.” To all of these services you are cordially invited. E. T. Gregg, pastor. “Care to our coffin adds a nail no doubt While every laugh so merry, draws one out.” You can draw" out several by hearing Marie Knibloe tell "How divorces are made,” at Christen church, Thursday evening, May 11,8 o'clock. ".‘Full of irrepressible merriment, but oh! so sadly true.”—Boston Globe. Letter List. t List of unclaimed lettor» reaMMwng in the postoffice at Decatur. Ind., for the week ending April 29, 1893: Mrs. Kittie JbftnsOn, Anne E J Pieper, C A Burns. Persons calling' for the above will please say advertised. B. W. Quinn, P. M.

Do you want a pair of gold or plated spectacles? If so, listen to the prices herewith mentioned. Gold filled glasses per pair, $1.50; warranted for 10 years. Solid gold, from $3.25 to ss.so,that all opticians will charge you from SB,OO to $15.00 for. Call and examine my glasses and be convinced that " hat I say is true. A full line of other spectacles at prices from 15c to $1.50, at 'D. M, Hensley's. 7tf Monopoly, Trickery and Impurity Ventilated by Facts. A Lie Nailed and a Robbery Exposed. A few weeks ago when Michigan* began to unhole their potato crop it was, found to be enormous and tbe price of potatoes kept falling off at wholesale until the figures 65 was reached. J. Thos. W. Luckey was retailing potatoes at 90 cents, but as the decline took place at wholesale. J. Thos. W. L. allowed it to also take place with him at retail and he sold bis potatoes at 70 cents per bushel. Now this did not meet the wishes of a certain merchant of this town and he lied to tbe people, “told them that J. Thos: W. Luckey's potatoes were damaged etc.." and in this way he’ got off a few bushels of his potatoes at a better price. Ah! He robbed you of your money because yiiu trusted to his lieing tongue. What does your merchant say to you in regard to package coffee that also declined some weeks ago and J. Thos. W. L has been selling for 21 cents per package, and our home mills Hour that J. Thos. W. L has been selling for the last two months for only $3 50 per barrel, and the axel grease at 4 cents per box or tbe thread at 4 cents per, spool or the oranges at 10 cents per dozen or that unground pepper at 15 cents per pound or those canned goods at three cans for 25 cents cents. * * * It will be .no trouble to pride goods at his store or compare his goods with others, but here the list would be too long. !— Now J. Thos. Luckey does not belong to any union and receive a regular weekly schedule price laid down to him, aud he buys most of his goods from first hands, discounts all of his bills, not a dollars worth in his house but what is paid for in cash and not a dollar ofliis profit goes to pay a big rent; therefore it is easily seen why he can sell for u less per cent of profit than any other establishment in town One square south of court house.

OI K PUBLIC SCHOOLS. If it is the province of the newspaper to treat of things of public interest, then We have been too long silent on one topic of most vital concern to our readers, i. e. “Our Public Schools and what they are doing.” The Democrat aims to pay its respects to the city schools at least once a year, and in this respect we do much better than a majority of the patrons of these noble institutions, a thing which ought not so to be. For proud as we may well be of our city, its industries and business enterprises; and interested as we are in all things which go to make a thriving, substantial home for orderly people, it behooves us to look first and foremost at our schools. ‘-The Public Schools the Hope of our Country,” should be the shibboleth of every loyal American citizen; first as truley as the prosperity of our free institutions depend upon the morality, intelligence and patriotism of the people, so truly are the public schools the hope of our country: for they are the conservators of all these virtues. “The Little Red School House on the Hill” is the promoter of intelligence, the nursery of ipprality, the cradle of liljerty and the incubator of patriotism, and he who liftshand against it, strikes at the very foundation of onr government With these patriotic promptings upermost in his heart, the mind of your reporter was in good condition to render a faithful report of what was seen and heard on a recent inspection of our city schools. 7 No one Walks on Jefferson street between • Third and Fourth Streets, but he stops to admire the beautiful, well-kept lawn about the Central Builtjing. The tireless efforts Mkl v ‘£eep outlie Grass” vigilence of janitor Walters, have converted this June grass jungle, which in the summer vacation of ’9l, w» an eye-sore to passers-by, into the smoothest sward and neatest lawn in the city. But '-e fear this beauty has been secured sacrifice of utility' and the expense of moraffty and health. We make this charge because we think it true and requires correction. And anyone who has ever observed 250 young Americans in themost nimble stage of development, attempt to get rid of their surplus energy on a few square yards of briek walk, as required at the Central Building must reach the same conclusions, and the need of throwing open to the boys, for a play ground, at least, th rear half of the grounds is emphasized by the fighting, cursing, swearing, and embryonic gambling indulged in by the boys, who are thus thrust into the streets for their sports, where no one has control over them. We say: give the boys more room. There are many things about the present management of our city schools that are to be commended; and chief among these stands ‘‘the discipline!” There may be such a thing as “Keeping school” but there can be no sueh thing as teaching school without good discipline. When rebellion proceeds unchecked the nation is doomed. When mutiny goes unquelled, the army is doomed: and when disregard for school rules passes unrebuked, the efforts of the best teacher are fruitless. In the progress and good work accomplished this is due more to the good discipline enforced by the superintendent and his efficient corps"“of teachers than to any other one thing. And all the while these “patient moulders of the plastic mind of youth" have been courteous. kind, intersted and sympathetic with all entrusted to their care, as any one may see by accidentally stepping in and catching them with their every-day expression, tone and demeanor on!

Other features of the schools worthy of comment and directly traceable to the discipline enforced are. 1. High per cent of attendance, 2. Punctuality, 3. Attention to business, 4. Economy of time, 5, Dispatch in movements, 6. Order, 7. Neatness, and S. Interest in work. We understand the per eent of attendance last term was 95. with ho eases of tardines (as this evil is not tolerated (and this for such an inclement season is remarkable. We would like to say something upon the character of grade work being done in each of the. several departments, but time aud space forbid more than this semile of general approbation. We say to each patron it is your pleasurable duty duty to go and see for yourselves. But as all these ygars of eeaseless study -reaehesdtsclimax iu the High School, and since the need of higher educators is becoming more and mbre potent to all; and especially now that public interest is centering about Commencement Day. perhaps the High Sehoot-iswvortiiy of more than a passing notice. ■■Decatur has one of the best little High Schools in the state," was the exclamation of a leading school man the other day, and v.e say “amen.” It is not as well equipped with library and apparatus as it hopes soon to be, but as far as good teaching can go toward making the work thorough our High School equals if not excels any in the state. The present principal has been at her post three years, and the tenacity with which her pupils hold to their places attests to the eflieacy of her work. The per cent of at-

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tendance so far this year is 98.5, reaching high water mark at 99.3 per cent. We challenge the state for a like showing. in this room may be found 43 busy minds studiously employing their time in a manner well calculated to bring them returns in the years to come. We have been in high schools where the mental activities seemed to involve the click clack of shutters and the whir of revolving wheels, but not so here. The room (and the whole building for that matter) is a model for quietness, neatness aud serious attention to business. We didn't see it in the mottoes, but what is far better, one could read in the faces and atmosphere about him, some such words as tbe following: “Lost time is never found again,” “Business before pleasure,” “Mind your own affairs.” The graduating class is composed of eleven members and can well boast of some bright spirits, and as a whole will reflect credit ou the schools. The class of ’94 is small but we hope makes up in the brilliancy of its galaxy of six minds. The class of ’(fi bids fair to outdo any in the history of the school anil now numbers twenty-si*. If you want to see the good use these students can make of the knowledge acquired, and to what degree the Latin, Algebra aud other so-called “useless impractical studies” are shapening their intellects just “drop in” some Friday p. m. and hear their literary program. And all these results have been accomplished in spite of the oVer-crowded condition of the schools. There has been an enrollment of 750 pupils; thus for the 12 teachers, making an average of over 62 each. Nolteacher can handle more than 40 pupils. For teaching Is something more than pumping a stream of cold facts into a thoughttank. It is a mental process, involving the training of the child to think, and theteacher should know not only’the subject, but the child and how its mind acts, so as to know how to get from the subject to the child; and we take notice that the present management of our schools so understands it. The School Board never did a wiser thing than when it declared for another building and four more teachers to relieve the over-taxed capacity of present couditions. In conclusion we desire to congratulate the School Board, superintendent, teachers, pupils and citizens upon the effective work done by our public schools this year. Long may they be the pride of our city, as well the conservator of our peace and prosperity. The Dog-Gun difficulty at Geneva last Moqday. wherein Merchant Haviland's dog was shot by Shugart, might have been more serious. It seems that Haviland's dog had bitten a small boy of Shugarts' in the leg, who reported the same to his father, whereupon the sire repaird to the store of Haviland, and finding the dog, shot him. An altercation took place between the two men, Shugart leaving the premises as soon as possible, ran to the Farmers’ and Merchants Bank, followed by Haviland who had a two-pound weight. Shugart commenced fusillading at Haviland with a 32, hitting him in the hand—not dangerously. They were arrested and taken before a magistrate where they were each mulcted an, amount sufficient to satisfy the case and were released.

We were shown a Four Dollar Bill last Tuesday by Mr. Thomas Hudson of near this city, whicirhas been in the Hudson family for nearly a century. It was issued during the early days of our country, and from its worn appearance must have seen considerable service. In size it is about 21 by 4 inches. The printed inscription on the top and bottom read: “The I'nited Colonies, Four Dollars." On the right half oF this bill' is an engraved seal, which encircles an animal of some description, which we could not make out other than the wild boar of this county forty years ago. The “Number 5335” appears on the upper right corner. On the left of (the seal it reads: “This Bill entitles the bearer to receive Four Spanish Milled Dollars, or the value thereof in Gold or Silver, and is dated Philadelphia, July 22,177<>.” - ■ Mr. Hudson came in possession of this bill through his mother; and she General Washington’s soldiers. Eli Zimmerman, was on the improve this morning. A large stock of tablets for sale at this office. Will Archbold was on the sick list for a few days the forepait of the week. Doc Dorwin and wile are expected j home this morning