Decatur Democrat, Volume 37, Number 18, Decatur, Adams County, 21 July 1893 — Page 1

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HOME NEWS. Do you Goto Yager Bro's. SOAPS—Now you strike us. Yager Bro’s. A flue line of Brushes of all kinds, at Yager Bro’s. For New Perfumes and the latest, go to Yager Bro’s. Hear Buckingham, of England, at Island Park, July 27th. —; -« Do you Fish’? Yager Bros, is the place to buy your tackle. Several of Decatur people "took in” the show at Fort Wayne WednesdayDave Baxter, of Denver, Col., was here shaking hands with his friends. Miss Emma Erishmau is the guests of friends at Fort Wayne this week. From this day on all Oxfords sold at cost, GILLIAM & CASE’S shoe store. Chas. E. Miller, optician, of Muncie, Indiana, at Burt House, Saturday July 29th. C A. Neuenschwander, of Berne, made this office a very substantial visit last Monday. Bemember, Byers & McConnell keep their plug tobacco in a case where dust and dirt can’t reach it 7 ts When yi the city stop at the C. & E. Bakery and Restaurant, for the best mealsand lunch. Albert Sciiuroer 8 ly Proprietor. We have some special bargains in Summer Clothing and Underwear w! : eli we are selling at a great reduction in prices at P. Holtbouse & Co. , 16tf Judging from the treatment Island Park is receiving, the World’s Fair is of the least importance. Island Park gets reduced rates on al! roads The World’s Fair don’t. Henry Mayer & Co. are .prepared to furnish first-class brick of all kinds. Brick for side walks, brick for wells, brick for cisterns, and brick for building purposes, always on hand. 15tf There will be an ice cream social at Magley, to-morrow evening, July 22d. A cordial invitation is extended to all. A general good time?is promised all who attend. 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 Those needing spectacles can rely on getting what their eyes require of Miller, the foptician. He asks no better recommendation than those he has fitted with glasses in Decatur. Jacob Baker, of Root township, died last Saturday, after a lingering illness with lung and kidney trouble, aged 77 years and 11 months. He leaves four sons and one daughter to mourn their loss. Chas. E- Miller, the specialist in lenses for the eye, is very reasonable in prices, considering the quality of goods used, and services rendered. Call on him at Burt House Saturday, July 291 h, and be convinced. Satisfaction guaranteed. Frederick Reppert, one of our county’s oldest citizens, died last Saturday afternoon at bis home in Preble towntewnship. He was past ninety-three years old, and was one of the first settlers in this county. Funeral services were held at the German Reformed church of Preble township, of which he was a consistent member. The population on North Ninth street is on the increase. Will Teeple is next to the happiest man in town. A girl is tho’cause. He would have been the happiest but for that bright boy that has been making his home with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilkerson ever since last Saturday morning. Harry is a very happy man. Knights of Pythians will be glad to learn that on Jtfly 29th at 10 a. m. James E. Watson, Grand Chancellor Commander of Indiana, will deliver bis lecture, “Heart of Oak,” at Island Park Other Grand Lodge officers will also be present. Keep in mind G. A. R. Day, August 8, and Labor Day, August 7th, at Island Park, Rome City. Having bought W. S Hughes’ marble works, we will close out what stock is on hands at cost to make room for a new and assorted stock of headstones and monuments, both in marble and graitie. All work is warranted to'be first-class and prices the lowest of anowhere In the state. All lettering carefully executed in English, German, French or Latin. Give us a call. 18-5 . L. C. * Wsr. Hughes.

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PAlNTS—Unequalled any place, at Yager Bro’s. Tobacco—Till you can’t rest, at Yager Bro’s. Do you want a light? You can get it at Yager Bro's. NO MISTAKES at Yager Bro’s, barmacy. Ex-sheriff McConnell “took in” Fort Wayne last Wednesday. Miss Nettie Baker, daughter of Cbas. H- Baker, is near death’s door. Go to P. Ilolthouse & Co., for summer Clothing and Underwear, at reduced prices. IGtf For Sale—At a bargain. A 4-horse upright engine and boiler. Enquire at this office ts For reduced prices in Summer Clothing, Underwear or Straw Hats, &c., go to P. Ilolthouse & Co. IGtf Money to Loan—At six per cent in terest with privilege of partial payment. 37tf Christen & Schirmeyer. Dr. J. M. Miller and wife, of Menden, Ohio, attended the funeral of Mrs. Theresa Merryman, last Wednesday. Mrs. Miller, who with her husband has lately returned from Africa, will address the people at the U. B. church, Sunday evening. The ladies of the U. B. Church will give an ice-cream social at the home of Dayton Sl#e, next Wednesday evening. a J. I. Bthler is afflicted with rheuma tism. He was at Mt. Clemens, Mich., for his health but returned not much improved. Rev. Alexander is now a full-fledged wheelman, having received the initial “header” the other evening while out riding. Harmon Conter, of Sturgis, Dakota, returned to his native heath last Saturday afternoon. He will remain in our midst several weeks before returning. Wm>P. Porter; near Pleasant Mills, has a Jersey heifer, one year old, which has never had a calf, that gives one and one-half gallons of rich milk every day. The picnic on Edward Moses’s farm, yesterday, given by the Presbyterian , church people, was largely attended. Rev. Alexander, who is a great favorite with the young folks of his Sunday School, was in his happiest element. The surviving members of the 47th regiment, Indiana will meet at the office of Christen & Schirmeyer, on Saturday evening, July 29th next, at 7:30 o’clock, for the purpose of transacting important business. Don’t fail. Jos. Helm, President Mr. G. T. Green, of the Children’s Hqme, Cincinnati, Ohio, who has visited our city on two former occasions, will again be at the Miesse House, Decatur, on Friday, July 28th with some nice children, and will welcome all those who will come and see him. There will be an ice-cream festival tomorrow evening, on the Roebuck farm, one-half mile south of Pleasant Mills. Every body cordially invited. This is a beautiful drive for our young people to take, where they will be well entertained by Manager W. P. Porter and assistants. „ The largest hard-shell turtle caught hereabouts in the St. Mary’s river for the last twenty-five years, was caught last Wednesday afternoon, by Frank Pio and Son. It will be served at Vest King’s place to-morrow, where all lovers of turtle*soup should go and receive a bowl of this elegant liqeuer. Married, at the bride’s home, one J mile west of Geneva, Saturday evening i at 8 o’clock, Jacob P. Cook and Susie . E. <dlewine. Rev. J. P. Chamness officiating The groom needs no intro- , duction in the society of Geneva, havt ing been a resident of that town alibis life The bride is the charming daught'enof Andrew Idllewine, who came to , Geneva when it was a X road. The supper, to say the least, was second to ■ none, which the invited guests all eni joyed, and may success cross the pathl way of life of the happy two. I ' — Last Monday evening about fifty , friends and relatives of Mrs Jacob 3 Buehler, Sr.,attempted to convince her that they still appreciated her and make things more emphatic they congregated J in one of her rooms while she was eni tertained by one of the neighbors. It r was evening and when she opened the 1 door and stepped in the room the sur- . prise was complete, and it was some s time before Mrs. Buehler realized i that she was just passing the sixtieth - milestone in life’s journey. Everybody r present enjoyed the evening, and none were more happy than Mr. and Mrs. Buehler themselves.

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JULY 21. 1893.

The Finest Perfumes in the city, at Yager Brq’s. Stationery. The best ever offered at Yager-Bro’s. Mrs. Wash Gilpin, of Markle, Ind., returned home yesterday. For the Best Bread, Pies and Cakes, Call at the C. & E. Bakery. 8 ly Alberx Schurger, Prop. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Kunkle very hospitably entertained a number of their C. E. friends at their home in Monmouth, on last Wednesday evening! Mr. Kidwell’s barn in the vicinity of Monroe, was unroofed and that of Mr. Baker in the same neighborhood, was moved some distance from its foundation by the wind storm which passed over that section on last Saturday evening. The people of 9th street, from Monroe to Nuttman avenue, are doing their part well in populating the city. Geo. Teeple and wife, and Henry Wilkinson and wife, have been made happy by the arrival of a boy and girl baby at their respective homes. At Teeple's they have a girl, and at Wilkinson's a boy. Excursion to Rome City. The Toledo, St. Louis & Kansas City Rail Road, (Clover Leaf Route) will issue low rkte excursion tickets during Island Park Assembly. Clover Leaf No. 2- from Frankfort, 8:35 a. m., Kokomo, 9:30 a. m., Marion 10:30 a. m., Bluffton, 11:32 am., makes close connection via Decatur, arrive at Rome City 3:56 p. m., except Sunday. Call on nearest agent. C. C. JENKINS, General Passenger Agent, Toledo, Ohio. Wind Storm. On last Saturday, Bluecfeek and part of Monroe townships were visited by one of the severest wind storms that this section of the county has ever known. In several instances shocks of wheat were blown into adjoining fields, while fences were strewn about like straws. Roof? of bouses and barns were torn off and carried for a long distance. * With the wind storm came a rain, so that it was hard work to get the wheat gathered together again. John King and Tom vyoodruff accompanied by their wives, drove over to Wells county, last Sunday. It had been a long while since John had indulged in an old-fashioned boil-fry, and not caring to mention the subject of getting up one to Bob Boyd, he had the same prepared before starting. When they arrived at John’s farm the apple orchard was taken possession of, and a sumptuous lay-out of all the good things that constitute a boil-fry was partaken of, which caused words of regret being offered by the ladies at not having been made acquainted with the pleasures of ye boil-fry years ago. 0 Epworth League. Program, Friday evening, July 28. Description, city of Florence Bessie Congleton. Reading Historical Events-Don Quinn. music. , Poets of Florence .' ;... .Nellie Blackburn. The “Inferno,” “Purgatorir” and “Paridiss,” of Dante... Rev. Gregg. MUSIC. Savonorola. Ella Sprang. Review of George Elliott's Romola... ’ Matie Auten. Artists and Sculptors of Florence MUSIC. An Ice Cream Social will be given in connection with the above program. Admission free. « Indiana Press Day at the Coluin bian World’s Exposition. Indiana Press Day at the World’s Fair will be celebrated Monday, J uly 24. State Executive Committee B. F. Ha vens, and J. O. Hardesty, of Anderson, are delegated to attend to the details of arrangements for the occasion. Arrangements have been made to rendezvous at the Hotel Mecca, corner of State and Thirty-fourth streets, where elegant rooms can be had at SI.OO per day, and meals at from 25 to 75 cents, by those who may desire to stop there. The house contains 800 rooms. The formal proceedings will take place at the Indiana Building Monday afternoon, and the tour of the ground wifi be made from that point. Hoarders wanted. Mrs. Mary Congleton. near Winchester and Adams streets, will receive one, two or three boarders at reasonable rates. 18 ts Indiana Militia. - One fare excursion tickets via Frankfort, July 20th tq 27, return limit July 28, Take Cloverleaf No. 3, arrive at Terre Haute 9:45 » m. C. C.’ JEN it INS, Gen’l Pass. Agent, Toledo, Ohio. . ■ c, . *

Every body Invited to turtle soup tomorrow at Vest King’s. Miss Grace McConnehey returned from Chicago last Monday night. Trusted Rlezen, of Wabash township was in town yesterday. Mrs. Freeman has returned from Ohio, and Is shaking hands with her friends here. Thirty some of our citizens spent their hard earned cash at Fort Wayne this week. John Elmoason and son, of Balbec, was here this week looking after bis gas interest. Nellie and llAttie Blackburn, our daugh* tern, left last Monday forG. W. Menefee’s in Wabash township, where the girls still remain. Mrs. Lizzie and Stella Stephens, of Richmond, Ind., accaompanied by Miss May Ford of die same ciqy are guests of Clinton Cloud and family. ——e—--I'he Evening News has more to say in its column about purging the pension rolls than any thing else! Hereafter we will keep our exchanges out of sight. T-*-Mrs. Lucy Beck, who has been living in the family of Mr.’Danlel Railing for the past twenty years, died there last Tuesday, of old age. She was past eighty years. She was buried in the Alpha cemetery on Monday. - — On account of the Rome City Assembly, the G. R.;& I. Rail Road will sell excursion tickets, July 23d to August 9th, return limit August 12th, fare for the round trip $1.70, which entitles the holder to one admission to the Island. J. Bryson, Agent. Notice. • First and last notice to any one or all persons. You are hereby notified to keep off of my premises, the first one caught thereon without my consent will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. John F. Golchen. July 17,1893. Notice. To Whom Concern: The firm 6f Barkley & Blossom is this day dissolved, by Blossom selling his interest to Chauncy Wilder. The firm will hereafter be known as Barkley & Wilder. All person owing the late firm of Barkley & Blossom are; requested to call at the shop where the books are and settle their accountsf. Mr. Wilder hopes to see his old customers call around and see him in hl?, new place of business, where he will be pleased to accommodate them. 16 3 Special Notice. Commencing June Ist., and continuing until Sept. 30, the G. R. & L R. R. will sell tickets to Northern Summer Resorts at a great reduction in rates: To Traverse City and return, sl2 30. Petoskey and return, or Bay View, 114.15. Harbor Springs, or We-Que-Tonsing, and return, $14.40. Mackinaw City and return, $15.60. Mackinaw Islands and return, $16.60. For rates to other points enquire of J. BRYSON, Agt. G. R. &L, H-ts Decatur. Ind. 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. A BRUTE. James Donald, a worthless citizen of Union township, who has been separated from his wife ever since he was placed in jail for not providing for anil abusing his young wife and two small children. On last Saturday night, in company with two boon companions, called at the house of his wife’s sister where she was staying, they rapped at the door. When the man of the house asked who it was, the reply came that it was Mike Smith, of Decatiir. When lie opened the door, they each armed with a club entered and ordered him to sit down, while Donald proceeded to the bed where his wife and twin babies were sleeping compelling her to get up mvi dress, and take the children without lieiug dressed, and accompany ’dm. lie having a rig outside the house. took them over into ttie State of Ohio. On last Wednesday Frank Gideon went to Rising Sun, Ohio, and brought the woman and children home, Donald having left them there. The wife and children are now with her father. Mr. May, of Union township. Warrants are out for the accomplices of Donald in the diabolical work. They, like him, have departed leaving their effects in Indiana. Should Donald ever be cHught in that neighbor hood lie will meet with a warm reception, either over the back or around the neck.

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OBITUARY. Maggie Reynolds-Andrews, was bom in Adams County, Indiana, Julf 15, 1862, and died in Monroe, Indiana, July 4,1893, aged 30 years, 11 months and 19 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Reynolds, of Decatur, and in her happy home grew up to womanhood, known and loved by a large circle of young friends. Happily married to Dr. O. I’. M. Andrews, November 8, 1884, the young physician and wife took up their residence in Monroe, where they have since lived. Two children were born to them; Harry C., aged 8, and Frances aged 7 years. But the joys of the family circle were interrupted by the hand of disease which was fastened upon the wife and mother. She made a noble struggle for life, and for a time the strong mind prevailed over the emaciated and wasting body, but on July 4th, while surrounded by loving friendsand relatives she passed away. While the nation was rejoicing in civil freedom, she passed into that state of spiritual rest and freedom where the powers of the soul are untrammeled by the weakness and pain of the physical nature, f On the Sunday prior to her death, she said to her mothers “weep not for me, it is all right with me; I am willing to die, I am not afraid to go; tam prepared to go.” The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. E. T. Gregg, of Decatur, at the M. E. Church, in Monroe; and a large concourse of friends followed the remains to their last resting place, the Reynolds cemetery, 3 miles north-west of Decatur, where she was laid to await the ressurrection morning. The family and friends have the sincere sympathy of sfll the community in their bereavement. .......... W. B. Freeland. “Shall I have naught that is fair? saith he; Have naught but the bearded grain? Tho' the breath of these flowers leaweet to■ me. I will give them all back again.’—L<»ifffe<l<nr. Nellie Elizabeth Fonner, was born in Adams County, Ind.. Dec. 7.1866 and died in Decatur, July 14. 1893. at the age of 26 years, 7 months. 7 days. The seeds hf her disease can be said to have been sown in her devotion. Not very long ago, the father after a lingering illness joined the choir invisible. The moth r not being very strong Lizzie took as much as possible upon herself the care of her father. Into some bands—beautiful, helpful hands—God has .given unusual gentleness and strength. Into some hands unusual tact and power. These individuals are veritable kings and queens in a sick room. Everything willingly bends to their will; the invalid delights to be in subjection to such a sway. Lizzie was just such a queen, her devotion cost her vitality and when the final onset came the power to resist was insufficient. Then she was devoted to her genius. Nothing short of genius could have produced the beauty you see on every hand in this home to-day. Upon the canvass she painted her life. Pictures of the soul; could so much beanty come from ought but a beautiful soul? "Do men gather grapes of thorns or figs of thistles”? For ten months she has been walking in the “vallev of the shadow." During this time the sunny south was asked to give her back her health, but iteeuld only say “the Lord hath need of thee.” All the forces of science, of nature, and were enlisted and arrayed to keep her here, but to them all came back the same response: "the Lord hath need of thee ” Just as a leaf of a new day was turned, she conscious and collected called mother and sisters about her and said to them: "I am dying,” then foldher bands upon her breast “breathed her life out gently there.” 'Vithout a struggle, but simply sleep. “He giveth to His beloved, sleep." “Ami the mother gave in tears ami pain Tho flowers she most did love; She knew she would find them all,again lt> the fields of light above.” For about seven years Lizzie has been a member of the M. E church. Iler name has been an ornament to its records her life a benediction to its people. Gentle, patient, tender her life, has

found its way into the hearts of all. With her character sire has been enabled to paint upon the souls of those who knew her, pictures more beautiful than her genius was ever able to give up to the canvass. In this home of mourning, near this open casket, in view of all this beauty of of genius. Let us dedicate the remnant of our lives to purity, to beauty, to love, to God. -, • Mrs. Mary Holthouse, wife of Peter Ilolthouse, was bom in Decatur in the year of 1839, and died on Monday, July 17,1893, aged 54 years. , The deceased was united in marriage to Mr. Peter Holthouse in 1874, and to them were born three children, two girls and one boy, the eldest a young lady in her 16th year, the second a Miss of 14 years, and the third a son, now’ in his 10th year. Mrs. Holthouse was the first female child born in Decatur. Her parents who have been dead many years, came here when Decatur had but a few inhabitants, and they kept tavern on the corner where now stands the Adams County Bank. Funeral services last Wednesday morning at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, conducted by Rev. Father Wilkens. —— Illi 111 • • • Chureh Dedication. The German’ Reformed chu»ch of Preble township, one mile and a half north of Magley, will be dedicated on Sunday, July 30. There will be preaching in German and English. Refreshments will be free. A cordial invitation is extended to everybody. Toledo, St. Eouis A Kansas City Rail Road. Decatur.—West Bound. Local, 10 a. m. No. 5. Night Express. 8:48 p. m. No. 1. Day Express, 12:44. Going East—No. 2. Day Express, 12:05 p. m. No. 6. Night Express, 6:03 a. m. Local, 1:45 p. m. Chicago & Erie. Second No. 12—Leaving Decatur 1:30 a. m. daily, solid train for Columbus, Ohio, via Marion and the Columbus, Hocking Val’ey and Toledo Railway (Buckeye Route); Pullman Sleepers to Columbus. Kenova, Norfolk, and other Virginia points, via Columbus. Hocking Valley & Toledo ami the Norfolk & Western Lines. J. W. DeLong; agent. Estruycd. From the subscriber, residing one square west| of the G. R. A I. depot. Decatur, on the 13th inst., one dehorned Jersey milch cow, has about her neck a leather collar to which is attached about six feet of chain. Any person furnish information leading to the recovery of the cow will be liberally rewarded. John Nichcls. Letter List. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the postoffice at Decatur. Ind,, for the week ending July S, 1593: Persons calling for the above will please say advertised. B. W. Quinn. V- M- — A, Surprised. On last Sunday the friends of Wm. Kuklehan, of Root township, gathered at his house to the numbenof forty, it being his forthieth birthday. After “Billy” became somewhat composed he said to those present, " Well, help yourselves to what you can find. ” Everybody had a pleasant time, leaving with ; the hope that he may have many more such days, COLORADO TOURIST RATES. Jit .■>. 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, i Buffet Reclining Chairs, seats free. Call on nearest agent or address. C. C. JENKINS, Gen’l Pass Ag’t. i Toledo, Ohio. •

NUMBER 18.

Attention, Old Soldiers! There will be a meeting of the exsoldiers of Adams county at the court house on Saturday, July 29, 1893, at 1 o’clock, p. m., for the purpose of making arrangements to attend the National Encampment to be held at Indianapolis, Indiana, on the 5,6, 7,8 and 9th September. All soldiers whb expect to attertd the Encampment and are not connected with any post, will be furnished with quarters, provided they make the application through the post nearest to them in time for the same to be filed with the committee in charge of arrangements. It is the request of the Department Commander that soldiers wear the regulatkm uniform. By order of Sam Henry Post No. 63, Department of Indiana, Grand Army of the Republic. N. Blackburn, Commander, T. R. Moore, Adjutant. The Department Commander for the state of Indiana, G.A. R., says of the coming National Encampment: “It is especially desired that all Indiana soldiers should be present at this Encampment, as there will be regimental re-unions of almost every regiment that left the state, on Wednesday and Thursday. Let every Comrade in this Department open up a correspondence with Comrades who are now located elsewhere, and urge their attendance, so that we may once more clasp the hand of him who suffered with us on the "March,” in the "Camp,” and in tbe fire of battle.” The following order, from Department Headquarters is intended for the benefit of old soldiers who refuse to take care of their pension money: The Department Commander learns, with much regret, that a number of old soldiers throughout this Department who are pensioners, are in the habit of ■becoming intoxicated whenever they can get money with which to purchase drinks, and thus deprive their families of the common necessaries of life. It is therefore earnestly urged that where such cases exist, that the Post Commanders apply to the courts and have guardians appointed for such old soldiers. to the end that the money thus paid them by a benifiicent government may be saved for their families and not squandered at the grog-shop. The following section of our statutes makes any one liable who wear a badge of any ordey of which be is not a member: “Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana. that any person who shall willfully Wear the badge or buttonaire of the G. A. R. (or other orders named), or who shall use or wear the same, or print or cause to be printed, or use any card containing a printed cut of similitude of sucly badge, to obtain aid, assistance or notoriety thereby, within this state, unless he be entitled to-use or wear the same under the Rules and Regulations of the G. A. R. (or other order), shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in sum not exceeding twenty dollars. Also t-lie following Act, approved March 7, 1891: Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana: That it shall Be unlawful for any person not a member of a secret society or other organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Indiana, or doing business in this State, to wear the badge, uniform or emblem of any secret society or other organization, such as has been adopted by the regulations of said societies or organization'. Sec. 2. That every person violating the provision sot' this Act shall b# i deemed guilty of ( !i misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be lined in any sum not exceeding fifty dollars. 1 Notice. The Adams County Assembly, F. M. s B. A. will convene at Monroe, Indiana, > Tuesday, August 1,1893, at 10 o’clock. a. m. Every body come out and hear Dr: Robinson, the Farmer’s friend. / By Order of L. Headington, Pres, | G. W. Gladden, Sec. J