Decatur Democrat, Volume 37, Number 21, Decatur, Adams County, 11 August 1893 — Page 1

VOLUME XXXVII.

HOME NEWS. I (hand Opening. Do you SKioKe? Go to Yager Bro's. John Gerard's opening will occur Aug. 12, Monroe street. Dr. May, of Willshire, was in our city last Monday. A tine line of Brushes of all kinds, at Yager Bro’s. Free soup at Mose’s Saturday night from 8 to 11 p. m. Marshal Cowan and wife returned from a visit to Dayton. Ohio, last Monday. Mr. Jacob Shafer lost a valuable horse by sickness last Monday morning. Hon. S.,W. Hale, of Geneva, was greeting his friends here last Saturday morning. An infant clild of John Brown and wife was buried in the Catholic cemetery last Tuesday. For Sale—At a bargain. A 4-horse * 'upright engine and boiler. Enquire at this ofllce. Miss Eva Chambers, of Fort Wayne, was the guest of her uncle, Robert Blackburn and family. For reduced prices in Summer Clothing, Underwear or Straw Hats, Ac., go to I’. Holtbouse & Co. IGtf Farmers go to the “Globe” restaurant when you come to the city. Every thing in the eating line served there. 19-4 Miss Gertrude DeVoss is visiting friends in Randolph and Delaware counties this week. Go to P. Ilolthouse. & Co., for summer Clothing and Underwear, at reduced prices. 16tf For the Best Bread, Pies and Cakes, Call at the C. & E. Bakery. 8 ly Alberx ScnuBGEB, Prop. * Mrs. J. R. Schafer- and daughter Dolly, visited friends and relatives at Ft. Wayne over Sunday. Rev. John W. Walters and family, Montpelier, are the guests of Mrs. Walter’s parents, W. 11. Dorwin and family. Farmers! When in the city stop at t lie “Globe” restaurant for something to eat. 'Farm meals or lunch served at all hours. 19-4 Gid Longenberger, of Blue Creek township, has concluded to try his fortune at raising geese instead ot farming. He thinks they do not need any water. The annual harvest meeting at the Antioch, (known as the Berry) church, will be held August 20th, in the afternoon. A cordial invitation is extended to everybody. The cider mill of John Burket, will be started on Tuesday, August 15th, and will run every Tuesday thereafter, as long as the business lasts. Ono cent a gallon will be charged for making cider. -1 - Grand Ice Cream Social and Platform Dance, in Studabaker’s grove, Monroe, Ind., Friday evening, August 18,1893. Good music and good order. Everybody ifvited. Come and hove a good time. On account of the Bethany Park Assembly, at Brooklyn, Ind,, the G. R. & I. railroad will sell round trip tickets to the above point, July 25th to August 14th. Good to return until Aug. 17th. One fare for the round trip. J. J. M Miller, of Vera Cruz, started to-day for Chicago, to attend the World’s Congress there, as a delegate of the Universal Peace Union, American branch. Mr. Miller holds a position as member of the Advisory Council on Peace and Arbitration. On account of the Columbian Exposition at Chicago and the Grand Encampment of the G. A. R at Indianapolis, the old 47th Indiana Regiment will not bold its usual annual Reunion, but will meet for business at the Secretary of State's ofllce in the State House, at, Indianapolis, on Wednesday, September 6th, at 1 o’clock P. M,, (Encampment Week.) Jos. Helm, President. East Sunday Miss Amelia Smith charmingly entertained at her home on South Mercer street, the Fort Wayne P. L. S‘. P. city orchestra, consisting of the Messrs, t'rist Sbulz, Henry Lage- > ' ’ man, Frank Pieck, Thomas Pletzer, Peter Harber, John Lose and P. A. Ofenloch. Their music was some of the iinest ever heard in our city. Call again boys. 7

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Ox-tail soup at Mose's Saturday night from 8 till 11 p. m. 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, harmacy. The “Globe” restaurant for anything in the eating line. 19-4 Do you Fish? Yager Bros, s the place to buy your tackle. ’ „ _____ ■_ • a Nice clean beds on second floor of the “Globe” restaurant, John, Welfiey & Son; proprietors. 49-H Money to Loan—At six per cent in terest *vith privilege of partial payment. 37tf Christen & SchirmeyEr. Eli Zimmerman lost a6O pound hog Wednesday, by being run over by aC. & E. engine. u For Sale.—One good two-year-old colt for cash or on terms. J. King, Jr. Remember, Byers & McConnell keep their plug tobacco in a case where dust and dirt can’t reach it x 7 ts When in the city stop at the C. & E. Bakery and Restaurant, dor the best mealsand lunch. Albert Schurger Bly ~ Proprietor. We have some special bargains in Summer Clothing and Underwear which we are selling at 4 great reduction in prices at P. Holthouse & Co. IGtf You will find the document with the right ring to it on the fifth page “Grover” sets forth the matter in unmistakable terms. If things are not righted it will be the fault of Congress. BOARDERS WANTED. Mrs. Mary Congleton, near Winchester and Adams streets, will receive one, two or three boarders at reasonable rates. 18-ts The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U.will be held at the residence of Alex Bell to morrow afternoon at 2:30. As there is special business before the Union. All are requested to be present without fail. y Christ Scbamerlo, of Union township, lost a valuable mare last week. The horse was turned out to water when it ran up and down the road, and jumping a ditch broke her leg. so that she had to be shot. Snake stories seem to bo one of the leading features of a number of our exchanges. If times get so that saloon men will not trust the “pencil pushers” the snake stories will decrease in length and number. A large “jag” has ’a wondrous effect on the minds of some people. John Kraft cashier of the Farmers’ and Merchants Bank, of Geneva, was shaking hands with' friends here last week. He reports the bank in good condition, far better than before the financial trouble. We are glad to know that the farmers and merchants are backing it up. This is as it should be, thev are the ones to help any enterprise. Last Sunday the friends and relatives of Miss Rosa Schurger, to the number of about seventy, assembled at the residence of John Schurger, one mile northwest of this city, to remind her that it was the 29th anniversary of her birth. The time was passed in pleasant social games until the hour of supper arrived, when an elegant repast was served to all present. An enjoyable time was had by everyone. All departed. wishing her many more such happy occasions.

A Turkey Hen That In Worlh Keeping. Ex-Commissioner Rupright Ulis us his daughter has a turkey hen that has laid eighty-four eggs upto last Sunday and was still on the nest ready to keep going. John Peter Baker tells of one at his house that has laid every other day for three months, during which time she batched twelve young turkeys and raised them and never quit laying. Who is next? The following rules have been adopted by Nichols & Baker, Butchers:' Cash or no meat. Supply hard to beat, No bad accounts to make even, But good weight always given. We give value to our trade, When the CASH they have paid So we trust not at all Then we won’t go to the wall, But will, always be on band, With any thing you demand, Os NICnOLB’&|BAKER, For Cash, after May 18th 1893 7tf

DECATUR. ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, AUG. 11. 1893.

The Finest Perfumes in the city, at Yager Bro’s. Stationery. The best ever offered at Yager Bro’s. Everybody eat ox-tail soup at Mose's Saturday night. For New Perfumes and the latest, go to Yager Bro’s. Everybody go to the “Globe” restaurant for a nice lunch. 19-4 Ox-tail soup at Mose's Saturday night from 8 till 11 p. m. For a good Square meal go to John W(Mey & Spn, Second street, one door south of Monroe street. HM Church Festival at Mr. D. U. Wag-goner'-s, Aug. 17, . 1893, for Alpha fburcb. E. A. Whinney, of the Clover Leaf and Lou Moses of the C. & E. are at the World's Fair this week. Miss Cora Hickman, of Fort Wayne, is visiting this week in our city, the guest of Miss Drusilla Hower. r On last Monday Charles Rice, son of Joseph M. Rice, east of town was kicked in the face by a horse be was currying. His face will be badly scarred. The fourteen-year-old boy of Greene Burkhead had a narrow escape yesterday. While working near a pile of heading, it fell over on Him, severely hurling one of his legs. Card of Thank*. To the neighbors and friends who so kindly and sympathetically extended their assistance in the burial of our dear busband and father, and especially to. the dear pastors of the different churches of the city, who, as messengers from God, so appropriately and so freely assisted in the funeral services, we sincerely thank you one and all. God only can reward you. May bis richest blessings rest upon you. Mrs. S. S. Kring and Family. The Department Commander for the state of Indiana, G. A. R. says of tho 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 rigiment 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 attendande, sothat we may once more clasp the hand of him who suffered with us on the“ March” in the “Camp,” and in the fire of battle.”

Soldiers’ Ke-ITuion. The Eighth Annual Re-union, of the 89th Indiana Vol. Inst. and 9th Indiana Battery, will be held at Decatur, Adams County, Indiana, Friday and Saturday, September 1 and 2,1893. The presence of your self, together with your wife and children, is earnestly requested on this occasion. And your personal influence is invoked, to secure the attendance, if possible, of every survivor of these organizations. The Hall of Sam Henry Post No. 63, will be headquarters during the rewhere comrades will report, on tbeir arrival, for refreshments and assignment to permanent quarters. It is urged upon every comrade, upon receipt of this invitation, to notify us whether or not you will be present and who will accompany you, so that ample preparations can be intelligently made to entertain all who come. Do not fail to come, one and all. A. J. Hill, President. R. D. Patterson, Secretary. We have received the annual catalogue of Indiana University for 1893, the announcement of courses of Instruction and Faculty for 1893-4, and the Inaugural address of President Swain. The catalogue contains 164 pages and together with the circular of 16 pages gives a complete account of the work of last year. Thera were in attendance during the pa* year 572 students, 22 of whom wet® graduate students. B’sides these thWe were 23 non-resident graduate students. None of these were Preparatory students. Work will be’offered next year in 17 co-ordinate Departments by 43 Professors and Instructors. At the recent commencement, degrees were conferred in course on 98 persons, 15 of which were advanced degrees. The Institution has doubled its attendance in the last four years, and its eilleiency is more than two fold. A notable feature of the Faculty of 1893-4 is that 34 of the best American and European Universities,"are represented in it. Attention is called to the re-organization of the Departments of English, Latin and Mathematics. Several instructorshave been added, so tine head Professor will be able to present more advanced work than ever beford. All University publications will be sent on application to President Joseph Swain, Bloomington, Ind. ■

OBITUARY. Captain Ira A. Blossom was bom in Adams county, Indiana, on Feb. 19, 1840;* and departed this life Aug. 6, 1893, aged 53 years, 5 months and 17 days. His boyhood days were spent at Decatur, and near Willshire. On Oct. 1861, at the age of 21 years lie enlisted in the army and went to the front in defence of his country being numbered with the 47th regiment, Ind. Vols. Company C. He reinlisted Dec. 15, 1863. He participated in the battle of Champion Hill, and was wounded in the right arm May 16th, 1863. With his regiment he fought in the battles of Riddles Point, Mo., and Thompson’s Hill, Miss. He was in engagements during the Vicksburg campaign and was in Bank’s expedition and retreat from Alexandria to the Missippi river. He was among thfTbontestants at Ft. Spanish and Blakely and Mobile, Ala. For his personal bravery he was promoted to Captain on April the 9,1865. He was mustered out of service Sept. 23, 1865. On April 1, 1866 he was united in marriage to Miss Helen Bobo, to whom eight children were boro, five of whom have proceeded the father into the better world. Mr. Blossom united with the Evangelical Lutheran church, at Concord on Feb. 25,1868. In 1881 he removed to Decatur, and on Jan, 26,1890, at his request he was dismissed from the Lutheran church to the First Presbyterian church of this city. The dread disease which carried him oil prevented his regular attendance at church, yet he lived a consistant Christian life. In the family he was loving, faithful and tender, in society, honest, cheerful and unassuming, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. The surviving members of Co. C. 47th Ind. Vol. acted as pall bearers for their comrade.

neal Estate transfers. George Roederer to Jacob Knepper '■ sc U sec 7tp 25 range 15 east so acres SI2OO 00 Jesse Cary, guardian to Christian Burghalter and John Kraft- pt » nwtfsecfJOtp 25 range 14 east 67.55 rcres 1300 00 Abraham J. Weldy et al to Mary Spade und 1-3-pt of s % se X sec 23 tp 27 range 14 20 acres 75 00 Charles Conrad to August Bly pt eJ-4 se'K sec 35 tp 28 range 13.... 500 00 Decatur Cemetery Association to Elizabeth Fonner. lot 206 75 OO Jacob J. Stuceey to Emil Lichty in-lots 297 and 298, Berne ? 336 0 Union Central Life Ins Co to Wm. Holt, pt nW qr sec 35 tp 25 range 14,128 acres, also nw frac se qr sec 37. 1 36-100 3502 00 Wmßurkeqcd to Jacob Mailer, 10 acres of w-side of s hf of sw qr sec 25 tp 25 range 14 5 00 Frank J. Adelman sr to Frank J. Adelman jr se qr out-lot 63. Decatur ............................... 600 00 Dilinda Ellsworth to Sarah E. Ellsworth, pt lots 340 and 341, Deca-’ tllr 700 00 v Grand Reception. On last Thursday evening Mrs. R. S. Peterson entertained in honor of Mrs. Dr. Freeman, of Spokane, Wash., the following Mesdames were present and assisted the hostess: Mesdames, B. W, Sholty. J. T. Archbold, A. K. Grubb, D. N. Myers, Dan Sprang, A. L. Lynch, S. Peterson, Dan Beery. P. G, Hooper, L. D. Adams, A. J. Hill, J. S. Boyers. Noah Mangold, IL B. Allison. Jesse Townsand, Will Numbers and sister. M. A. A. Nichols, Dr. McMillen, Mary Congleton, Jennie Phelps, Ed Bailey, • Dr. Thomas, L. Hale, W. 11. Nacbtrieb, Jacob Shaffer, Frank Schirmeyer John Peterson, J. D. Hale. D. D. Heller. J. F. Bryson, C. Hammell, John Niblick, J. I). Edwards, D. Elev, J. A. Waldron, Chas. Niblick. Dr. DeVilbiss, J. T. France, Chas. True. A. IL Bell. J. W. Vail, J. C. Patterson, N. Blackburn, R. S. Peterson, Will Niblick, J. T. Merryman, F. Dibble, James Bain, John Rice, IL K. Erwin, and Dr. Coverdale, with NTiss Dollie Corbin. Letter List. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the postotllce at Decatur. Ind., for the week ending August 5. 1593: Miss Jennie Maggoner, •'osf ph Whitacre, John Heavlin. T. 1U Mclntyre. Local—Nowed Dantry. Persons calling for tho ’ivt'll please say advertised • B. W. Quinn, P. M. Death of City Clerk Jackson. —■ - ~ • 4 I). O. Jackson, city clerk, and one of Decatur's most honored at his home in this city, Wednesday evening. The funeral services will be helmat the First Presbyterian church, at 10 o'clock a. m. to-morrow, from which place tho remains will be escorted to the cemetery by St. Marys Lodge I. O. O. F. ■ — - . - 1’ '• Ji •

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Farmer’* Institute Proceedings. The Farmer's Institute met at Berne. Ind., Aug. 3.1898. Invocation by Rev Steiningen Excellent ipusic furnished by the choir, led by Prof. Ilaecker. Welcome address, by F. G. Ilaecker. By his remarks we were led to believe the people of Berne bade us a hearty welcome. He showed that industry and push will lead to success. A large proportion of those who succeeded in life spent their early days on the farm. The home we hope to have, by C. A. Robison. The home must be real—not imaginary. Costly houses do not always indicate a home, they may only be places of abode. He gave two illustrations: one depicted a home in a cottage, the other in a mansion, each represented the home we hope to have on the farm. Why fanners should be more closely united, by W. L. Thornhill. Farmers should unite as do those in other avocations, that their interests may be advanced. In unity there is strength, and by promoting our own calling, others are led to see its importance. Horticulture for profit and amusement, was opened by J. 11. Beatty. Plant trees along the higjrway and in places not otherwise used. Should we not live to eat the fruit? some one in the future, as he gathers it, will bless the hand that planted the tree. For insects that destroy fruit, spray with arsenical preparations at the right time. Mr. Campbell used kerosine emulsion with partial success. For drouth mulch with straw and irrigate. Gerry Martz opened the question, "Can a young man save money on the farm?” 5 es, by energy, perseverance and economy; elements that succeed in in other callings will win here. I. N. Teeter gave an agricultural sermon. In afl things, temporal as well as spiritual we must sow the right seed in properly prepared soil; we must not sow weed or tares, for what we sow we shall reap. The reason why exclusive grain raising leads to profitless farming, was discussed by S, Compbell. gy continual grain raising the fertility of the soil is depleted. He showed that at the present'price of wheat it could not be produced except at an actual loss; gambling in futures works against the graiii raiser. Woman's place in our rural home, was* ably discussed in an essay by Miss Carrie Hedington, which Js published in the Democrat this week in full. Boys and girls’on the farm, by C. A Robison. Give them sympathy and encouragement for they are the coming man and woman; the man is only the boy grown tall. Encourage them to do things in which thev take an interest; give them a shan, of the profits, and let them know that you think they are of some importance. Boys and girls imitate the example of their parents more closely, perhaps, than is generally admitted: the boy especially observes his father, the influence of the mother over her daughter is more marked than that of the father. This being the ease no heated discussion should be held in their presence. The remarks were interspered with many suitable illustrations. The following resolution was adopted: Resolved. That we tender our grateful thanks to the committee on arrangements' and to the people of Berne for the hearty welcome extended to us. especially for the bounteous free dinner, ami also to Prof. Ilaecker and the choir for music. A vote for the next meeting resulted in choosi.Tg Berne as the place. Thedime (unless changed: will be January 31 ami February 1.1894. It is urged upon all who can attend the Institute to do so. Let the farmers turnout and learn what effort is being made to advance their calling. The state, recognizes its importance, and we are children of the state. The best report we can give is just a skeleton. Come to the next meeting and see the’ skeleton clothed with vitality. G. 11. Martz. Pres. W. J. Edwards. Syc’y. ' ‘ T To Any Siipcriniciulenl. Your Sunday School is cordially invited to attend, and participate in. a Union Sunday School Celebration, to be held in Zimmerman's Grove. Decatur, Ind . Thursday Aug, 24, 1593. There will be. two prizes awarded, as follows: First, to the school bringing ipg the largest delegation; second; to the school rendering the finest music. Both prizes go to schools outside of Decatur proper. Advise us if your school will attend. Programs will be furnished on application. "Come let us rejoice together.” , - Respectfully,| * ’Wm.'hv Ulis, i lnv< Com

DOWN. That Is The Way a Xlcrchant Doe* It. Down, away down, terribly! J.< Thos. W. Luckey has massacred the price on all Groceries. Simply unheard of, by the man on the streets purporting to take your order cheeper than the above firm could fill them. Remember every body must be paid for all services they render and J. Thos. W. Luckey, has the least expense of any merchant in this town: hence his prices are unequaled and unrivaled; therefore do not be deceived by some one that is paid for the services they render, but go to the store and you will see that he has the finest goods in the land at the prices of those common ones. Five hundred pounds, now only 300 pounds of package coffee left, to go at 22 cents per single package. Sugars at twentyfive points down. The best butter wafer crackers in any quantities to go at six cents a pound. Daisy brand jelley at four cents per single pound, or three cents by the pail. A new lot of Coats thread at four cents a spool Flour small sack, 38 cents: Large sack, 75 cents. Believe nobody but yourself and find out the difference in prices and qualities by a personal visit to the different stores and then buy where' you can do best and get the largest weight, treat everybody as you would a rascal, honest persons do not care to be watched. It is reported that a party of Decatur's best citizens to the number of eight or nine, went into Blue Creek township for the purpose of eating ice cream and water melon and have a good time. But very often our expectations are blasted and the pleasures of life appear to be, very uncertain. It appears from reports that the party stopped at the residence of Wash Gilpen and took posession of the entire surroundings. One of ‘ the number, namely. Dr. Neptune, lost his equilibrium and the result was bis coat and pants were found fluttering in the breeze on a clothes line to the sorrow of the entire parts Dr. be sure and view the location before you sit downAfter eating ice cream and other refreshments and having a good time in general, the party bade 'Mr. aud Mrs. Gilpen good-bye and returned to their homes realizing that amid the pleasures of life we have our disappointments, V..- - r Siniiliiy School Picnic Program. The following is the program for the Union 8. 8. celebration on August 24, 189.3: 10 o'clock a. m. All Sunday schools of the county will assemble in Zinnniffman's Grove near the City of DCeatur. Music by the Band. Opening chorus by..all the schools. I’nyer by Re\. E. E. Davis, Song. , Roll call of schools. Election of officers and manager for the ensuing year. • Song. - > Adress. ten minutes, subject: "Benefits of County S. S. J nion Celebration," byRev. Foster, of Riyare, General discussion of the subject. Song. AdjourmOnt for refreshments. o 1:30 p.m. Re-assembling of schools. Five minutes addresses on S. S. Work, by Factors and Superintendents of the various schools; interspersed with sinning the schools. Competitive singing by the schools out side of the City gfDeeatnr, for a prize.. i’-resentat ion' of prize. Song. "God be with you till we meet again." Benediction. . Adjournment.' ... Com. on Fitoi.i: vm. - Berne Brevities. D. Bixler returned home from Chicago Wednesday. Sam Simison was a* Portland last Wed- , nesday on business. J. M. Rose and >yife visited friends in the country last Sabbath. I'rqf J. H. Bryan is at Chicago this week attemfing the World's Fair.

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R. K. Allison was at Decatur last Monday on business. E. T. Ilaecker and family spent last Sab bath at Linn Grove, where they attended church. Amos Spruiiger, who has been at Mishawaka, St. Joe county, for the past , six months, returned home last week. Rev. N. C. Ilirsch, formerly of this place, but late of Wadsworth. Ohio, is here at present visiting his parents. The picnic held in the Ellenberger Grove on last Wednesday was a success in every particular. The attendance was good and the best of order was kept. » 11. Harruff, being superintendent of the Berne and Briant Manufacturing Co., makes a trip to Briant every day. ■ Harry Miesse, of Decatur, was here on business last Wednesday. G. Ellison, who has been in the employ of the G.R. & I. Railroad Co.- as telegraph operator the past year, has been removed to Decatur. Rev. D. S. Oakes of Kendallville, spent a few days at this place, being on his way home from Linn Grove, where he had been conducting quarterly meeting at the Evangelical church. Fred Huffman, of Linn Grove, spent a few hours at this place last Monday. E. Mahoney, who has been at work at Decatur the past two weeks, is again in our mifist. H. Lenhart and family, of Deeatur, wellie guests of Dr. Stoneburner last Sabbath. Miss Fannie Longacker is lying quite ill. Dr. Boyers, of Decatur,4s in attendance. Clarence Biersdofer, at the Cottage, who has been quite ill the past week, has about recovered. Dow Jacobs has been nursing a pet on his left hand for the past two weeks. iSprunger. Gerber & Co., shipped a car load of very fine cattle to Cineitlnati this 1 week. __ C. Yoder shipped a car load of fine horses to Cincinnati this week. Wm. Meshberger accompanied them. 11. B. Allison and D.Studabaker. of Decature were here on business last Saturday. Joel Hirsehey has his new store room on Main streht completed. Dr. Broadwell, of Cambridge City. Ind.. accompanied by Ins little boyandgirl spent last Sunday and Monday at this place, the guests of IL Michaud. The Farmer's Institute held here last Thursday was a success, and was-well attended. A. E. Midland who has been at Ridgeville the past two weeks is again in our midst. ' D. Erwin. I’erry Robison. J. W. Tyndall, H. D. Fuelling. S. Doak and Samuel Fetter-. of Deeatur, and Eli Reisen, of Geneva, Fred Huffman, of I.inn Grove, registered at the Berne Hotel last Wednesday. G. M.' Hammel} who has been spending the summer at Newark, N. J., returned home ijisFweek. I’. W. Smith's mill whielvhas been on a stand still the past three weeks resumed work this week. Trof. F. G. ilaecker is conducting a very * successful normal term of school. John J. Schug yyho is employed in a wholesale hardware firm at Fort Wayne Suirdayed at this place with his parents Mrs. J. B. Atz is visiting relatives at tier former home at Auburn, Ind., the past week. j „ The darkest hotu's are are always just before day,, and so' it is with the Y. I’. A. . at Berne* after a hard struggle in organizing the soeJety.-We now cafi see the glorious . liglit of the day when our people' will realize and glory in tlie good and the grand success which caft'te achieved by such an organization. Remember Sunday evening at f> o'clock and all be present. fc On Wednesday evening the election of delegates to the Y. V, A. convention-took place at Syracuse. Ind., witlrthe followAg result: U.TTTbn-gacEef, Cora Gottschalk . ar.d J. W. Heller. Prof. E. 11. Griggs, of the Indiana University. will give his famous lecture on "Books ami Men," at Berm*, Iml.. on Mondav. August 21, 1593, 't*-- < r _____ Home Laundry. * Decatur inis flow what she as” long been in need of—a first-class laundry. Messrs. Keyes A Whitehead have opened out a first-class laundry, corner First and Monroe streets, where they aie.piepareil to do all kinds of laundry work with neatness and dispatch. Family work will receive special attention. Get your laundry work done at home and save money.