Decatur Democrat, Volume 37, Number 11, Decatur, Adams County, 2 June 1893 — Page 1

The Decatur Democrat.

VOLUME XXXV I I.

HOME NEWS. The popular Elk’s dinner—lsc 52 f Do you Fish? Yager Bro’s, is the place to buy your tackle. A fine family horse for sale. Enquire of A. 11. Bell, Decatur, Ind. Btf Sherman Mott visited that back-num-ber town, Bluffton, last Wednesday. Miss Nellie Hart is visiting friends and relatives at Kendallville this week. Having bought the large blocks of stone at It. R. can furnish fine curbing. 0-3 W. S. Hughes. For the Best Bread, Pies and Cakes, Call at the C. & E. Bakery. 8 ly Albkiu. Schurger, Prop. When in the city stop at the C. & E, Bakery and Restaurant, for the best mealsand lunch. Albert Schurger 8 ly Proprietor. Noah Weber, of Ft. Wayne, spent a few days last week in the city, the guest of his brother-in-law, Max Romberg and family. Three of Joseph Johnson's daughters, with their of Muncie, dropped in on him last week, for a short stay. Mrs. Charles Myers and daughter, Os Pana, 111., are the guests of Dr. Pierce and family. Mrs. Myers is a niece of Mrs. Pierce.’ • Our Mother is with us again. She arrived here last Friday evening, and was accompanied by her grandson, Thomas B. Wright, of Fort Wayne. John Henry Bremercamp, of Minster, 0., made his many friends in Decatur a pleasant visit Monday and Tuesday of this week. PLENTY OF TIME to contract for machinery before harvest. Call and see the Osborne Binder and Mower before buying. John King, Jr. 51tf The fixtures in the butcher shop on Monroe street, recently owned by Peter Schneider are for sale. Enquire of Mrs. Barbara Weber, on West Adams Mrs. Richard Porter, of Rochester, Minnesota, who is accompanied by a Mrs. Young, of the same place, are here visiting the son of Mrs. Porter, Horace, S. of our city. 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 beat. Go and see bis display. 7tf Let every reader of the Democrat acquaint himself with the Officers and Directors of this Fall’s Fair Association. Their names appear in another column on Second page. Elzey’s Cholera Balm cures Cholera, 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 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

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. The St. Marys river has done more to retard the working in the stone quarries this year than ever before. The heavy rains south of us have kept the river in such condition as to keep up a constant pumpiqg-out at the quarries. The party, whom John Voglewede captained to Celina last week, returned on Friday evening. Their success as fishermen won’t do to put on record. They brought home a few but they looked very chilly; weather too coo|. i ATPEN HON, FARMERS! I sell the Osborne Binder and Mower, which has a reputation hard to excel. Don’t fail to investigate its merits before buying any other machine, 61 ts John King, Jr. Mose Byers who will occupy the building and do business in the John Kleinhentz saloon next month, is having the place paperdil, painted, and placed in a very attractive condition. It will be £8 elegant as any in the city, when the artists, Messrs. Gaffer & Railing, have done their part. CURRIER’S EUROPEAN HOTEL, Chicago, (formerly the Bt. Charles) has 160 newly fitted rooms. Central location. No advance during the Fair. It will pay to engage in advance. SI.OO Corkier & Judd, Proprietors, 9tf 16 and 17 8. Clark St. Chicago.

Do you ‘.mokeV Go to Yager Bro’s. Did vousee those sponges at Yager Bro’s': Do you want a light? You can get it at Yager Bro’s. Stationery. The best ever offered at Yager Bro’s. PAlNTß—Unequalled any place, at Yager Bro’s. We keep a complete line of Drugs, all descriptions, and at prices to suit. We solicit a share of your patronage. Yager Bros. 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 The Monroeville Band consisting of eight pieces of brass instruments, discoursed some very excellent music on our streets last Tuesday morning before taking part in the Decoration services. The names of Mrs. A.D. Moffett, Miss Anna Myers and Miss Matie Auten, of this city, appear on the Epworth League program of the convention to be held at Auburn, Ind., June 21-22 The attention of our readers who are addicted to tbe use of tobacco in any form is called to the triple column “ad” on the Second page of the Democrat. Those who desire to break away from the use of this injurious habit can do so by addressing tbe Ohio Chemical Company, Lima, Ohio. John Henry Bremercamp made bis brother Joe a wager of a package of chewing gum, that he would outweigh him. They proceeded to the butcher shop of Barkley & Blossom and were weighed. Neither one lost the bet—both balancing the scales in the same notch, 167 pounds. That gay and festive fishing party that camped below the Monmouth bridge last Saturday night, must not put up a confederate flag on their tents if they don’t want to be discovered. An old soldier of the late war espied the above emblem and proceeded to haul it down when he came onto the “gay party.” Chet Buehler and family moved to Ridgeville last Tuesday to make that place their future. Mr. Buhler takes charge of tbe transfer station at that place. lie was one of our best citizens and we commend him to the people of Ridgeville as an honest and upright citizen. May success attend |him and bis family is the wish of the Democrat.

The day following Decoration Day the Evening News claimed that it was one of the few dailies that was issued on Decoration Day, and added that it would appear six days in the week. Yes, it came out on that day, but when it appeared it was upside down, which put the readers to the inconvenience of standing on their heads when reading, or compel them to reverse the paper. Sam Railing met with an accident las Tuesday afternoon, that broke a couple of bones in the Wrist of the right hand. He was papering the room, occupied by John Kleinhentz, as a saloon. Standing on a ten-foot ladder he went to put a piece of paper on the ceiling that necessitated him bending backwards. In doing so the ladder became unbalanced and he fell to the floor, causing tbe above fracture. 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 $5.50, that all opticians will charge you from SB.OO to $15.00 for. Call and examine my glasses and be convinced that what I say Is true. A full line of other spectacles at prices from 15c to $1.50, at D. M, Hensley’s. 7tf

Rev. Freeh, of Albany, Indiana made this ofilce a pleasant call last Wednesday. The Reverend gentleman with his family were called to Monroe to see Mrs. Dr. Andrews, who is at the point of death. While here they will be with Mrs. Freeh’s parents. W. B. Reynolds and family. He is well pleased with his new pastorate, find reports Albany in & flourishing condition, with prospects of ten manufacturing establishments this season. We have a statute providing for lar'ceny, and if the parties who continually rob graves of flowers and plants placed there for decorations, are caught in the act again, as some of them have been in the past, they will be called to answer for their acts. The Maplewood cemetery seems to be the special mark for the thieves. The grave of Joseph McGonagle has a beautiful shrub which has been nearly destroyed by grave robbers. Mrs. Baine had placed on her friend’s grave a white rose bush, which was stolen. In these two cases the friends are looking for the guilty ones that they may prosecute them. The Directors will prosecute any one found interfering with anything connected with the cemetery.

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JUNE 2. 1893.

Tobacco—Till you can’t rest, at Yager Bro’s SOAPS—Now you strike us. Yager Bro’s. • For New Perfumes and the latest, go to Yager Bro’s. A fine Hue of Brushes of all kinds, at Yager Bro’s. “Old Glory” was lavishly displayed in this city on Decoration Day Remember, Byers & McConnell keep their plug tobacco in a case where dust and dirt can’t reach it. 7 ts The Court House needs a coat of paint to preserve it. Let tbe commissioners look after tbe matter at their next session. Theo. Droppieman will petition the council to improve the pond on Third street, in front of his residence. He will not ask to have it stocked with fish this year, but will ask favors in the near future. E. 11. Leßrun, the Veterinary Sure geon, is having all the business be can attend to. His success is marvelous. His practice extends all over tbe county and into Ohio. His office, for the present, is at the livery barn of Peterson & Boch. The case of Devoss vs. Coffee, for an alleged attorney fee, which received considerable airing in our Justice’s courts, was changed to the Wells circtiit court, and on last Monday a default was taken against Coffee. The matter is not ended yet. A neat stock of General Merchandise, Cheap for cash, or good bankable pa per, with or without store fixtures, cheap rent, a large store-room and five other rooms; post-office in store, only store in town; cash business established thirty months ago. For further particulars, address. John Blocher, 9tf Ceylon, Adams Co. Ind. Tbe grand jury, at its last session, amoug other indictments, returned one against Rhoda Durbin for murder. On last Friday a warrant was issued by the clerk of the Adams circuit court and placed it in tbe hands of sheriff Doak, who found her at the Park House, where she has been employed as a domestic ever since the time she is charged with taking tbe life of her illegitimate child. COLORADO TOURIST RATES. Low rate excursion tickets on sale at principal T., St. L. & K. C. Stations. The Clover Leaf Route offers through tickets, via all routes beyond St. Louis Liberal privileges in limit and stop overs, Buffet Vestibuled Sleeping Cars, Buffet Reclining Chairs, seats free. Call on nearest agent or address. C. C. JENKINS, Gen’l Pass Ag't. Toledo, Ohio. •» To Tourists—G. R. & I. R. R.

During the present season commencing May 15th, and continuing until Oct. 31st, the G. R. & I. R. R. will sell tickets to Rome City and return at the following reduced rates: For parties, 3 to 9, $2.25. For parties, 10 to 49, $2 00. For parties, 50 or more, $1.05. For further information inquire of J. BRYSON, Agent G. R. & I. R. R.. 11—ts Decatur, Ind. Special Notice. Commencing June Ist., and continuing until Sept. 30, the G. R. & I. R. R. will sell tickets to Northern Summer Resorts at a great reduction in rates: To Traverse City and return, $12.30. Petoskey and return, or Bay View, $14.15. Harbor Springs, or We-Que-Tonsing, and return, $14.40. Mackinaw City and return, $15.60. Mackinaw Islands and return, $10.60. For rates to other points enquire of J. BRYSON, Agt. G. R. & 1.. 11—ts Decatur, Ind. CITIZENS OF DECATUR! Now that the Officers and Directors for this Fall’s Fair meeting have been chosen by Five Hundred substantial people of the several townships in Adams County, it is hoped that our business men and farmers throughout ths County will take hold and do their partin making it a success. The Offi cers and Directors are gentlemen well and favorably known to us all. To them has been given the charge of managing the affairs of an Association that will benefit every industry in the County. The Merchant, the Farmer, the Mechanic. Each in their respective avocation will derive a benefit of some proportion through this organization. Therefore, when on Friday, the 9th day of June, the Officers and Directors meet in the City of Decatur for the purpose of transacting such business as will be necessary to place Adams County in line with other Counties in the State, that the business men and others of Decatur will come to the front and render whatever assistance in their power to the new officers.

The popular Elk’s dinner 15c 52tf i Pete Tonnellier was in the city Wednesday. Grease for wagons. Go to Yager Brothers. The Finest Perfumes in the city, at Yager Bro’s. John W. Smith and wife, of Bluffton, Sundayed here, the guests of friends. * Miss Ellen Spencer, of Fort Wayne, was the guest of her brother W. G. Spencer and family, this week. Frank Colchin,. of Anderson. Sun-, dayed with relatives in the city. He is employed in a straw-board factory. ...J The Chicago and Erie R. It. will make a change of time Sunday, June 4tlr,and trains will leave Decitur, west bound, at 10.42, a. m.; 2.40, p. tn : and 1.10 p.m. East bound, at 1.30, a. m.; 3.25 p. m.; and 7.35 p. m. 11 ts J. W. D. LONG, Agt. Last Wednesday lightning struck an electric light pole in front of Ehinger & Myery’ clothing store. Several persons were badly shocked. Tbe Evening News in relating the affair informed its readers that it was a telegraph pole. The News man must have been standing near by,—receiving a slight shock himself—or he would have known the difference between a telegraph pole and an electric light pole. BOTTLED GOODS. The justly celebratetl Milwaukee and Fort Wayne Beers are exclusively bottled in this city by Mayer & Kleinhenz. To secure either of these brands of the famous foaming drought exterminator, you have only to send us a postal card or leave an order in person and it will be promptly delivered to you in either bottled or kegged packages. ——— 9 ly Mayer & Kleinhenz. No Liquor on the Premises. Why do not people who “love money” buy their Hole! accommodations same as they buy anything else, the most value for the least money? Because landlords are generally Husbandmen. Stop, John, you are mistaken. Well, all I know is that they transplant tbe “root of all evil” so as to give the least Value ( tor the most moheyi However, we know of one exception in the business center of Chicago, The European Hotel Brewster, No. 292 Dearborn street, corner Van Buren, two blocks from Dearborn street, Rock Island and Van Buren Street Railroad Stations. Genial, home-like, economical and safe; best light and air; fronts on three streets. W. E. Marsh, Jr., (formerly fifty-five years in Galt House, Cincinnati, Ohio,)* is the Landlord of Brewster, who lives to do good. Rooms, One Dollar per Day, up. Capacity, 500 guests. Value of premises, onehalf million dollars. 11-4 m

Public Sale. Amos Foreman will sell at public sale at his residence, one mile south of Salem,Jon Thursday, June 8, 1893, the following personal property, to-wit: Three brood mares, two have colts, four head of cattle, two of them giving milk and two of them fresh, twentyfour bead of Shropshire sheep with lambs, four brood sows, one registered brood sow with eight pigs, whicii are full-blooded, fourteen full-blooded shoats, one male hog, one new wagon, one new carriage, one open buggy, one binder, mower, hay rake, two breaking plows, two harrows, fanning mill, set of double harness, set of buggy harness, pair of bob-sleds, ten dozen chickens, eighteeen acres of'wheat in the ground, one cooking stove, two heating stoves, household and kitchen furniture, and farming implements too numerous to mention. Terms:—All sums of $3 and under, cash; sums over $3 a credit, of twelve months will be given, the purchaser giving note with surety. C. M. France, Auctioneer. Farmers’ Institute. The next Farmers's Institute will be held at Peterson, Adams county, Ind., on Saturday, June 10, 1893. An interesting program has been prepared and every farmer should turn out and hear their interest descussed. The following named gentlemen compose the committee on arrangements: J. P. Weldy, John T. Baker and Nathan Ehrman. I‘ROGR MORNING SESSION—IO A. M. Welcome address—Abe Staltoju. Why the Farmers should be-m Ore closely united 'together-,* W, L. Thornhill and Geo. Martin. Drainage-W. J. Edwards and Gerry Martz. . The benefit of a system on a farm W. 11. Toepie and S, 1). Beavers. Level vs Ridge culture in cortwDavid Steele and Jacob Spade. Small Fruit--A. R. Wolf and W. B. ■ Weldy. ~ "• —----- Hog Raising—Joshua Bright. Lemuel Headington and John Brovin. Poultry Raising—Mrs. James Bell. The County Fair—James Beil and , Howard Thompson. Butter Making—Mrs. Jacob Spade. 10-2

SUPERINTENDENT MOFFETT’S Address to the Gradual ini; < lass of IH»3. To know just what words of commendation, encouragement and advice to address to you, upon this occasion, has been a subject of serious thought to me. I hope to impress a few truths upon your minds that will lead you into higher planes of intellectual and moral attainments than you have yet known. In tbe years you have attended the Public Schools you have acquired but the rudiments of knowledge and educationhave, in fact, only laid the foundation upon which the superstructure shall be erected. In education, as in all other great works, the foundation is of paramount importance. If it be broad ar.d deep success in higherspheresof thought is assured, otherwise failure is certain. It has been my earnest endeavor, in the few months that we have Iteen associated together, to instill into your minds right principles of study, thought and act’on. You have been good students—have shojvn evidences of previous discipline and good natural ability, and I predict for you useful and happy lives. Whether you are what God intended you to be depends, from this time, chiefly upon yourselves. Whether you continue your education in some college or in the busy world of action, it matters not; one law of nature be must obeyed, or degeneration, which is always contrary to creative r esign, must inevitably follow. If your school training has not taught you that continual growth is the necessary law of mental development, it has fallen far short of its best purpose, and failed in the essential point. This idea of continual growth is what I particularly desire to impress upon your minds. You are just ready to enter the vast field of knowledge, which centuries of cultivation have cleared of the undergrowth of superstition and myths, that once obscured the understanding. With the training and discipline you have had. and a full comprehension of the law of mental' development, you have but to take tip and assimilate the abundance of mental food about you to become useful and honorable citizens in this great republic, where mind must prevail, or her institutions of freedom and equity be annihilated. In no other country is it so necessary that all should be properly educated as in this, where ibfi wandition at society is the embodiment of the mighty will of the people. It is not only the purpose of the Public Schools to lay the foundation for scholarship, but their chief aim is to prepare pupils for the exigencies of life. This last by giving them a knowledge of themselves, and, by discipline, the power to govern their natural propensities. Education alone never made a good citizen. Added to learning there must be culture in the broadest sense to make the truly worthy man. That moral culture which looks up through inspiration to God, who is the author of all law. That kind of culture which not only polishes tbe exterior and guides’ the judgment, ijiut which reaches the heartSuch has been the beneficent purpose of the severe training and discipline to which you have been subjected, and it is my earnest wish that the good seed sown may be nourished into fragrant bloom, and Inar much fruit of good deeds in your subsequent lives. Education is the symmetrical development of all the faculties Os the human mind. It is the accumulation of grand ideas which will enable the possessor to make life the complete and beautiful existence God intended it to be for every soul. In the light of this definition all niusjt see from the very nature of our being that education cannot Ire spoken of as finished but must be acquired from day to day as long as life lasts. And how significant is tliis fast teaching us with overwhelming logic that this life is hut a preparation forethe higher life to come. The most essential question for us is how to live, not only in a’mere material sensebut in the widest sense that comprehends the grandeur and beauty of the intellectual and moral life.

The general problem which it is the ’function of education to enable us to solve, is the right ruling of conduct under all circumstances. If we know in v. hat way to treat the mind and body, in what way to manage our affairs, how to conduct ourselves as good citizens, how to utilize the myriad sources of happiness which nature reveals to us. how to use all our faculties to the greatest advantage of ourselves and others, we have within us the elements of complete living. The ideal education is finished preparation in all these divisions, but failing this ideal its all musj more- or less, the aim should be to niaihtanl a due proportion between the degrees of preparation_itL.eaeh. A broad, general education is necessary in all professions and special preparation for the vocation indicated by peculiar aptitude as the bread winning employment should conte" afterwards. To be a man A good citizen D -mon- t han to4«‘ ala wyer or a doctor. yVhatsohver'a man reasonably wills that God has given him the power to accomplish; so thought Demosthenes as, he daily stood on the pebbly beach and lifted his voice in oonteat with the ceaseless roar of the ocean's dashing waves, So said the American Colonies on the Fourth of .1 lily 1770. Strong unconquerable will fought for, and won our independence, established schools and colleges, and has given the people of the United States inexhaustible, resources

and unequaled opportunities Tor the 'development of manhood in its broadest sense. As civilization advances the minds of broad culture appear in front. Therefore it behooves all who aspire to positions of honor and influence in society to arm themselves for the battle and by forced inarches into the realms of literature, science and art, to overtake the present advance guard. Truly, he can who wills. The field of literature is open to all. The poorest of the army of young men and women who will graduate from our schools and colleges within the next few weeks can enter and through books may explore the strange voyages of man’s reason, the impulses of the human heart and the changes which have overtaken human ideals of conduct, manners, happiness and virtue. Further, by giving lofty conceptions of human capabilities and endeavor. literature is a powerful instrument in the formation of character. Whoever acknowledges himself to he a follower of truth, of happiness, of.wisdom, of science, or even of the faith must of necessity makes himself a lover and companion of books. I make this special plea for reading with the hope of turning your minds and thoughts in the direction of general culture as a necessity, not only as a means of success in professional achievements but as happiness and complete living. It is a beautiful idea that philosophy and experience alike teach that the object of thought that engage our minds are woven into warp and woof of our lives until we become like what we cotemplate. Comprehending the significance of this (Tact let your minds be elevated above the sordid things of this life, and fixed upon the beautiful, the good, the true, remembering that ’■lie most lives, who thinks most feels the nobles', acts the best.” Will Christen, architect. Office .over n ete Holthouse clothing store. qlf American Federation of Labor. St. Louis, May 11,1893. It is hereby agreed by and between Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company, party of the first part, and the American Federation of Labor, the Tobacco Workers Union No. 5778, of St. Louis, and the Trades and Labor Union of St. Louis, parties of the second part, as follows: First—That Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company will at all times have in its employ members of Organized Labor. Second—That in employing tobacco workers and other help it will give preference to members of Organized Labor. -1_ .Ttuxd^Th a oe ? curs among the employees of Liggett x Myers Tobacco Company preference shall be given to the so-called LockedOut men, provided that they make application for such employment’. Fourth—Then when vacancies occur in the force of employes, or additions are to be made, preference shall ba given to men until* tbe proportion of male and female employees shall be equal in the Wrapping-off department, provided competent men make application for the vacancies or positions to be filled. In consideration of the foregoing, and the expressed good-will of Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company to Organized Labor, the Boycott heretofore placed upon the said Company and its brands, of tobacco is hereby declared off. and due announcement shall be made and notice given that an amicable adjustment has been arrived at between the parties “to this agreement, and all discrimination heretofore exercised against Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company-ami its brands of tobacco is hereby removed, and the said Company's brands of tobacco are now recommended to the favorable consideration of Organized Labor and the public generally. The Liggett. & Myers Tobacco 7 Company declares that now, as in the past, as well as for the future, it has paid and is willing to pay and will pay as high a rate of wages as is paid in any tobacco establishment in thejl’nited States engaged in the same business, and that it Will at all times maintain the Union scale of wages. Before any action shall be taken by any party to this agreement looking to its termination, ten days’ notice shall be given.

Before any change in tbe conditions of this agreement shall take place a like notice of ten days shall be given. If, in the operation of this agreement, any misunderstanding shall arise, or any matter come up requiring adjustment. the parties requiring same shall notify the other party and confer with each other for the purpose of adjusting the difference that may le between them, and any matter in dispute which cannot be adjusted by the parties to this agreement shall be referred to arbitration. The Union agrees to supply Liggett ‘ & Myers' Tobacco Company withcompetent work people whenever called upon to do so by the said Company. Liggett & Myers' Tobacco Company ■ agrees to allow a proper supervision by representatives of the Union that the : conditions of this agreement are carried : out, provided the proper conduct of its 1 business is not interfered with. / ' ' 1 n witness whe eof. we have hereunto set our hands and seals this twelfth day of May, 1893. j Samuel Gompers, . For the American Federation of Labor. [ lIIINRY C. McGinnes. a Mike Corlas, »

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For Tobacco Workers’ Union 5778 of St. Louis. F. Von Der Fehr, Sheridan Webster, JohnT. Daly, For the Trades and Labor Union of St. Louis. M. C. Wetmore, President, For Liggett & Myers’ Tobacco Company Attest: J. F. Litton, Secretary, Liggett & Myers’ Tobacco Company. Witness: Henry Blackmore; Charles Field. Memorial Day In Decatur. Memorial Day was generally observed by the people of Decatur and vicinity in keeping with the intention of which it was first inaugurated. At the appointed time tbe Veterans, Women’s Relief Corps, Sunday School Children, Catholic School Children and Militia were in line, and the march, as previously arranged and advertised in The Democrat, was taken up. After the parade was over, a large number of people repaired to the circuit court room where addresses, by several of our ministers, were made. Too much cannot be said in favor of the soldiers of the war of the rebellion. Indiana, at the time of the outbreak, was but a small state in point of population, but the pulsation that was aroused within the breasts of its citizens when Sumpter was fired on, convinced the world that she was loyal. Over 24,000 of the brave and gallant sons of our state were killed in action and from wounds or from diseases contracted in the line of duty, from 186i;to 1865. Therefore, upon every Memorial Day, the surviving few gather together and pay that respect which will, sooner or later, be their lot to receive—a handful! of llowors. But, as time rolls on, and the higher civilization advances, the more interest and patriotic seems to be the feeling with which the dead of the battle-field are held in estimation. ' notes: Joe Smith makes a good commander. He was in charge of tbe Catholic school children. The Sabbath-school children of our city were in line and marched like soldiers. . Company “B,” of Qu r -city, brought nptharaarafurfprocession. This i Rooked very military-like: as there is always a front and rear guard in all large military movements. They looked well. tieal Estate Transfers. The following real estate transfers have been recorded since last week: John A. Baumgartner to Philip Sehug, pt ne H sw .‘4 sec s tp range 14 east containing 3-4 acre. $125 00 Parven Ruckman to Jacob Buckman, undiv ’■) s ’q. nw sec 27 tp 27 range 14 east containing*Bo acres 1300 00 z Amos Foreman to George 11. Battling, pt w sw * 4 and sUnw ‘ 4 sec 20 tp 26 north range 15 east 106 acres 5000 00 Elias Riesen ro Win. Meshberger - and Christian C. Yoder, undiv ‘.j of in-lot 9, Berne 800 00 Michael J. Gottschalk to Charles 1). Porter, e kj of in-lot 269 and pt of 270, Geneva... 2000 00 i Mary 11 user et al tp Win and Sophia Schwartz, west end south part se 1 ... ' 4 sec to tp cs range 13 east 6 2-3 acres 500 00 United. States to Edward Young. ; patent, ne ' 4 and nw ’ 4 ne * 4 sec tp 26 range 15 east. s»j acres... Dated Aug 20, 183.8. Alexander Wales to Paul G Hooper sq. of out-lot 275, 1000 00 Eliza’’A Patterson to Edward A Whinney. id-lot 691, Decatur.. 100 00 Eliza A Patterson toClias Matbias 1 Ervin e of in-lpt 692, Decatur.. W 0 w ’ Fred Schafer and Jacob R Schafer to Christian' Grove, e se ‘ 4 see ; 16 tp 28 rangy 14 east 20 acres.... 525 00 i Catharine Wittwer to Emanuel Sprunger, pt ne * 4 nw. 8, see 28 , tp 26 range 14 esat, 30 acres 1,100 fit) ) Decatur Ceitietery Association to . Kate Flickinger and Bell Fought lot 196 45 00 Adam K. Ritchey to Peter Ebnit

n'-., nw 7 see 34 Ip -7 range Is east, 80 acres.. , 2000 00 Annie 11 Bartling to Godfrey Christen, In-lot 107. Decatur 500 00 Godfrey Christen to Daisy Byers, In-lot 107, Decatur 500 00 Grant Railing to Elizabeth Mathewson, in-lot 894, Decatur,....... 200 00 K. Elliott, the most genial traveling num that comgs to our city, Sundayedat the Miesse” House, where he has been stopping for the past twenty years. His face has become familiar to all our people. Ile represents the wholesale house of Felix & Marston, of Chicago. 111. The host of the Miyssie gave to him and his friends a dinner. ■ 0 ‘ ————■— —— —— —Charles E. Burton, one "of the oldest Iran-ring men on the’Toad-, was here over Sunday. He has been making his home while in the city at the Miesse House for the last twenty-three years. He represents Wanuimaker A Beam, of Philadelphia, Pa. —Charley Trim lias ehanged his avocation. lie was seen building a domicile for a push-cart yesterday. . ? Craig Miller has resigned bis position as clerk iiftbe drug store of A It Pierce.