Decatur Democrat, Volume 37, Number 40, Decatur, Adams County, 22 December 1893 — Page 1

The Decatur Democrat.

VOLUME XXXVI I.

• A Merry Chrißtmas to all. Go to tbe Democrat ofllce for line job work. ■ _ _ l . „ - - - The Democrat does the neatest job work to be found any-where. Henry Winnes is the man to go to for cheap boots, shoes and rubber wear. 4 Wellley & Son keep the best line of confectionary goods in the city. J|B 3 Best and cheapest time of hanging and vase lamps at Yager Bros. 38 ts Leave your order for Xmas trees at Martin’s. 38 4 Girls buy your beau a Xmas present at Yager Bros. 88. ts Don’t fail to subscribe for the Democrat, commencing with the New Year. E. M*. Merriman, the school teacher is visiting friends and relatives in Kansas during vacation. Daniel Yager of the Park Hotel will carve the roasted pig at the “Oak” the evening of the supper at that place. The best thing for a cough or cold is that extra strong home made hoarhound at Oolchins restaurant. 38 3 If you want a good square meal at any hour, go to Wellley & Son, where you can be well supplied. Kern A Brittson do not handle anything in their line but the best of stock 38 ts The only place where you can get the celebrated Marion candy is at Martin's Star Bakery. 38 4 • For reliable goods, leather, rubber or felt boots or shoes go to A. Holthouse 38 ft If you want a nice bureau, beadstead, sopba, stand, common or ornamented, go to Yeagers. 39 2 Stoves! Stoves!! Stoves!!! At Panic prices, at Ellsworth, Myers & Co. 3(1 4 For the Best Bread, Pies and Cakes, Call at the C. & E. Bakery. Bly Alt.erx Schurger, Prop. « John M. Fuhrman and wife will spend the holidays with Mrs. Fuhrman's parents at New Cumberland, . Ind. lion. Shaffer Peterson returned to Fort Wayne last Monday to attend to a very important law suit, in which he is attorney for the prosecution. Henry Winne s keeps constantly on hand finest line of Ladies and Misses shoes ever offered for sale in the Decatur market. 38-4 Wellley & Son keep constantly on hand fresh oysters by the can, quart or tubut lowest prices, give us a call, we guarantee satisfaction. 38 3 The finest, menue ever served to the customers of any place of call in the city, will be served at C. Boknechts’ Saturday evening, December 23,1893. 39 2 There will be a shooting match on Christmas day at Monmouth. Those wanting to display their marksmanship take notice and get a cheap turkey. » 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 Itisnownear the llrst of the new year, will all delinquents of the Democrat please come forward and settle, as we desire to commence anew’on the first day of January, 1894. Lost;—Between A. J. Hill's, and .this office, a pair of spectacles, steel frame,with gold plated nose circle. The finder will please leave the same at •.this office and receive reward. ’ John King has completed and renova ted the lower room of his new business house, andean now be interviewed on tanning, politics, business or orther topics of the day. Whenever at leisure call on John. A For Ren i’—To a responsible parly. A good house with four all in good shape, east of the Grand Rapids Railway. Rent reiwonirote-roilie rightparty. Inquire of 39 4 Kirsch & Seli.emeyer. Il i* a Shame To sell wheat atfiff cents a bushel and pay two-prices for goods when you can buy school shoes from 10 to 20 per cent lower than ever before at Kern A Brittson’s. Grandapa Kidwell, living one-half mile north of Monroe, who has been sick with pneumonia, of which memtion was made in the Democrat last week, diednn Monday last, and was buried Tuesday, His wife is aleo laying at the point of death. For Sale— A fine farm of 66 acres, 54 acres under cultivation, well drained, a good farm house of seven rooms, good barn wi h shed, gra'nery and corn cilb, and! all necessary out buddings, a splendid well of water, an orchard of good bearing trees. For terms, call or write me. Freoman Voigt, 87 18 Peterson, lud.

Now is the time to subscribe for tin , Democrat. Dr. 11. M.Aspy, of Geneva, was ii the city yesterday on business. 1 Ladies! call and see the new styles it jackets at Jesse Niblick & Son. 37 J Tony gives the best bargains in boots shoes and rubber wear in the city. 38 ti Leopold Yeager keeps the finest bed room sets in the city. 39 2 If you want good goods, cheap goods go to Tony llolthouse. 38 ts ; (iet your Job work done at the Demo crat office, the cheapest and best in tho county. Treasurer D. B Bolds and family will spend Christmas with bis father in Hartford township. Tinted stand cloths and Doylies, complete new assortment. Cali and see them. J. Niblick & Son. Will Kelley, one of the teachers of the Geneva schools was in the city last Saturday attending the Institute. Remember everything is engraved free at D. M. Hensley’s jewelry store. 1331 f Go to Henry Winnes if you want good goods, cheap goods, and the full worth of your money. 38-4 Tony llolthouse can supply the people with the best and cheapest goods in his line in the county. 38 ts Every day is a bargain day at Kern A Brittsons, where tbepurchasing power of your ($) is the greatest. Boys buy your girls a Xmas present at Yager Bros. 38 ts Twelve articles that will make excelent holiday presents, at Dorwin & Mosers’s gallery. 39-3 /.be Simmons a prominent lawyer from Bluffton, was in the city on business Wednesday, stoping at the Miesse House. Mrs. Henry Biebrick, of Preble township, died last Wednesday morning. She was about seventy years old. Her husband, Mr. Biebrick is quite ill. C.Boknecbt is the place to callfor any thing in his line. The finest wines, liquors, and cigars always on hand to accommodate customers. 39 2 If you waut to buy an Xmas present, you ought to see the fine assortments of silk and linen handkerchiefs at J. Niblick & sons’. 39-2 Come! Come! Come: and see us and we will send your feet away in a condition that you can spend a cold winter most comfortable. Kern & Brittson. Now is the accepted time for bargains in boots, shoes and rubber goods at the Clearance Sale Store, w’est side of Second street. 36 ts Frisinger & Mangold shipped a car load of sheep,and cattle to the Eastern markets last Saturday. The heaviest of the latter weighing 1800 pounds. Amos Foreman was at Toledo on Saturday last purchasing a full line of fixtures for his new meat shop in the Shafer building opposite the Miesse HouseAll persons indebted to Donnovan A Coffee are requested to call on or before the 15th, of January next, and make settlement, short settlement makes long friends. 39 4 There is nothing like knowing where to go when in need of any goods. For boots, shoes and rubber goods go to the “clearing house,” Gllliom & Case’s old stand. ts For a few days longer the Clearance Sale of boots, shoes and rubber goods will continue at the Gllliom & Case old stand. Sign’of Red Lettered Banner. Miss Ella Fleming, teacher in the first room of the Peterson school at Peterson, 4s giving good satisfaction. Also Joe Walker, teacher in the second room at the same place, is doing justice to his pupils. Everybody invited to nail and see our line of Holiday goods (biggest in the market) and get our prices, you’ll miss it if you don’t, fact! No trouble to show goods. Hollhouse & Smith. Druggets. 39 2 Wake up. Look to your interest, Christmas is about here and Coffee Bros, will give you the most and best holiday candies and toys for your money of any house in Adams County, wo have more than a ton to distribute at a terrible low price. ‘ 37 ts Al Ayers was one and one-half score years old last Friday, 15th. A number of his friends were made aware of the fact in the evening at the Burt House case, where a number of packages of “extra dry” were opened and congratulations extended. Kurtz. Hart, son of M. Hart, met with a serious accident on Saturday last by fallingfrom a load or hay backwards, a portion of the’load on which he was sitting gave away and threw him to the ground on his back, a pitch fork in the hay came with it penetrating the lower portion ot the body near the hip and groin, causing three quite serious wounds which will lay the boy up for some weeks. ■

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, DEC.‘>2, 1893.

Now is the time to subscribe for the Democrat. Business In a legal way has been quite dull the past week. P. W. Smith of Richmond, was in the city last Monday on business. For Sale:—Houseand lot. Enquire of Daniel Schlegel. 82tf All new Holiday goods at Yager Brosno old stuff to work off. 38 ts Go to Kern & Brittson’s it you want good and cheap boots and shoes. 38 ts Call at Martin’s Star Bakery for fresh Baltimore oysters. 38 4 Henry Steele, of Pleasant Mills was in the city yesterday making his Christmas purchases. Mrs. Wells, mother of Mrs. Sweigart of this city, died on Saturday last at Piqua, Ohio, of Pn6umonia. Samuel Douglas, one of Blue Creek township’s prosperous farmers, was in the city yesterday on business. No cellar full of damaged rubber goods at K. & B. to be sold for llrst class. Call at Robert N. Steele, the proprietor, of the ~Old Elk’s” Billiard and Pool rooms. For lioots, shoes, rubbers and foot wear of all kinds and sizes, go to the old reliable, Henry Winnes, l|B-4 The best line of ladies and Misses wear to be found at Tony Holthouse's place. 38 ts The Red Banner on Second Street is where you can buy all kinds of foot wear below cost prices. ts Henry Dirkson, trustee of Preble township, was in ttje city on Saturday last on business for the interest of bis township. The old year is nearly gone and now is the time to subscribe for the Democrat, who will be the first commencing with new’ year? The City Meat Market is the leading place for fr'estt and salt meats, first class meats and fair treatment. Dyonis Schmitt, proprietor. 40 2 When on Second Street you will see a large Red Banner. That’s the place for bargains in boots, shoes and rubber goods. Clearance Sale. ts Martin’s Star Bakery is the leading confectionary and restaurant in the city, for all fruits, candies and Christmas toys. 38 4 John Wentzler is now prepared to do all kinds of reparing, cleaning, and cutting at his tailor shop in the Odd Fellow Building. Give him a call. 38 3 For Misses shoes of all grades, go to the Clearance Sale Store on Second street, sign “Red Lettered Banner.” 36 ts Misses Hattie Stetler. and Mary Mylott entertained quite pleasantly a number of young people Wednesday evening, in honor of Miss Josie Dolen, of For Sale—Brick and Tile. 1 f you want to purchase, call and see our tile. Will be glad to give prices. Sizes from 3 to 20 inches. Will take 500 cords of wood for tile. Krick, Meyers & Co. :’>stf While it is early, to go to I). M. Hensley’s jewelry store and select your Xmas sresent and have him engrave it and lay it away for you. See his large cut in his prices. 33tf Chas. M. Hower is home spending the holidays with his mother, Mrs. R. A. Steel of Decatur, also his brother B. F. Hower, of Crageville, lud., he has been attending the Taylor University at Upland, Ind. Kern & Brittson have finished their invoice and find the price paid for the stock so small that they will close out about $4,000 worth of it at cost. You can get a bargain in boot and shoes at their place. The finest ten years old Giickenheimer pure Rye Whiskey at 15c a drink or two for 25c. For Sale only at I). M. Byers’s, coiner Second and Madison streets, Decatur, Ind.. A fine free lunch at all times. 37 40 For a sore throat therels nothing better; than a llannel bandage dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It will nearly always effect a cure in one night’s time. This remedy is also a favorite for rheumatlsm and has cured many veey severe-ejtses? 50 cent bottles for sale by W.‘ 11. Nnchtrteb Druggist. <• Henry M Halt exhibited Saturday morning one of the oldest saw mill spike dogs ever used in the county, also the half of a second-growth hickory butt, eight years old, and almost entirely free from injury by worms, so common in the destruction of that class of timber. On last Tuesday, Fred Kaldeway, of south of Friedheim, called to renew his subscription. He insisted on paying two years in advance, giving as a reason that since Cleveland’s Administration has been in effect he has more money than he had before. We hope he may always be found in that condition, as well as a number of other subscribers.

1 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS — FOR . YOUR WIFE. YOUR CHILDREN. YOUR CIRL. Carpet Sweeper, Sett of Furs, Ice Wool Shawl, Dress Pattern, Dress Pattern, Fancy Garters, Table Cloth, Pair Mittens, Handkerchiefs, Pair Blankets, Facinator, Fancy Ties, Table Cover, Muffler, Silk Mittens, o Ice Wool Shawl, Hoods, Muffs, Jacket, Handkerchiefs, Aprons, Muff. Cloak. Kid Gloves. I I I DON’T MENTION IT But call at once at the Boston Store whereyou will finda complete line of the above. 1. O. 0. F. BLOCK. BOSTON STORE. r-KUEBLER & MOLTZ.

Now is the time to subscribe for the ) ■ Democrat. 1 Barkley Smith living near Berne, was in the city on business, Tuesday last. Rubber and felt boots cheaper than j ever before at Kern & Brittson’s. 38 ts I Day or week board and lodging at Wellley A Sons’at reasonable Frank France of the Hotel Randall,) Fort Wayne, was in the city last Tuesday an business. The Democrat gives you all of the latest news, national, state and connty. Subscribe for the Democrat. W. 11. Stults, of Wren, Ohio, a prosperous grain dealer of that place, was in the city Wednesday on busines. Bob-sled material in stock, and sleigh bells at bottom prices at Ellsworth Meyers A Co, 39 ts Leopold Y’eager keeps constantly on hand the most choice goods in his line at prices that cannot be duplicated. 39 2 I School boys are lively but the shoes , bought at Voglewede’s old stand will ■ hold them. All kinds of fruits, nuts, candies and Christmas toys can be bad at Wellley , & Son. 38 3 For good goods, cheap goods and good bargains gc to Kern & Brittson’s 38 ts BOOTS, SHOES and Rubber goods at your own prices. Gillom A Case's old stand. 36' ts J. J. M. LaFollet, one of Portlands : ablest lawyers was in the city on legal ■ business Wednesday, stoping at the Miesse House. We have bought the only sleighs to bo had in the country, come and engage one, for they will only last a few days at Ellsworth Meyers A Co. 39 ts Wood Case, agent for the Toledo Brewing and Malting Company, is preprepared to furnish any time beer manufactured by this combany delivered to any part of the city on short notice.4o c, F ARMERS! When in the city look ; for the “Red Lettered Banner” ’ where you can get all grades of boots, ■ shoes and rubber goods at prices to suit the buyer. 36 ts Ladies, Attention! All customers at my shopjfrom now until January Ist, 1894,(will|be presented with a “seamless waist pattern tree.” your own measure taken. Eli a Kellison. Il is currently reported and generally believed that Chet Lewton is going to be married to one of Root townships handsomest young ladies soon: well Chet that is Wright, obey the instructions given in the Bible. Robert N. Steele, through his geniall bartendi r. J. Pierce, is always ready to see that his customers have the best of attention and accommodated with the best goods in his line in the city. Come and see for yourselves. 39 3 Why Not t'ome And convince yourself of the uneqii idle bargains offered on men’s “high grade” boots No trouble to show goods. No fear of competition in prices nt Kern A Brittson’s, C. Boknecbt, proprietor of the < »ak Saloon in tbe “B“ Block, Monroe street will on Saturday evening December 23. ■ 1893. have at his place of call the finest -roasted pig ever prepared for tlie liene--fit of liis customers. Call al Hie Han-’ quet hour, 7:30’ o'clock p. m. 39 2 John Neidlinger received by express from New Paris, Ohio, last Tuesday ; three pf the nicest pigs ever brought to this country, they are of the Durock Jersey breed, between eight and nine . months old and weighes aboue two ■ hundred pounds. Improvement is a step in the right direction. The Lutheran church neat Mon mouth, known as the Concord church, will hold its old time custom of having a line exhibit of a Christmas tree well laden with all classes of Christinas candies, toys and presents suitable for the occasion, and a general good time is expected by both old and young. The Democrat wishes ydti all a merry i Christmas. '

R K. Erwin was at Toledo, Ohio, i this week on business. Call on Wood Case for the Toledo Co’s. Celebrated Beer. 49-6 i You will find the best of cigar clip I pings for smoking at Sether s factory. Fresh bread, Martin's Star Bakery, i cheaper than ever. 88 4 ' County Treasurer I>. I*. Bolds made a Hying trip to Berne, last Tuesday on i important business. Airs. Miller, mother of our popular i druggest, Craig Miller, is in the city, ) visiting him and other friends Remember Kern A Brittson guarantees one s's worth of goods for every ) dollar’left at their store. The young married people al! over ! this country go to Leopold Yeager s to purchase their house keeping out-fit. ) Why? because he sells cheap. 39 2 Call at Robert N. Steele’s honse of I call, for a good social time, with Pool I or Billiards. • 39 3 Go to Leqpold Yeager’s it you waut ‘ the nicest out-fit of upholstered goods kept in anv furniture boijse this side of Philadelphia. 39 2 Pure candy and the best oranges for t the least money at Martin’s Star Bakery. Cal! and see for yourself. 38 4 i If you want good-apple cider for holiday necessities.-go to Dotwven A Coffee's. 39 4 Alexander Bolds, of Hartford township, has arranged for a Christmas reunion with his children. A pleasant I time is expected. Robert N. Steele has the finest Pool and Blliard rooms in the city, and is always ready to wait on bis customers in the best manner. , 39-:: The Gentlemen said—apen the books. Henry Winnis has succeeded in opening the “books" for general inspection for the next two weeks, call and see him. 4o 2 You may profit by the experience of others if you carefully peruse the advertisements in this issue. Do not for- ■ get that important announcements a.p- --• pear upon (he inside pages. Mrs. Elizabeth Bradley, agent for Burkharts medicines, takes this method to inform people where they can find her Residence, fifth house south of Jail, on Market street. 37-:: The purchasing committee for the purchase of the good things to be placed on the Christmas tree at the Concord church, north of Monmouth, were in the city yesterday doing their duty in that direct ion. , _ Novelties are what people waut tor Christmas presents, and that is the kind of goods that Blackburn A Miller keeps. If you want to see goods that you did not see last year, goods that are new, tasty, and neat, go to Blackburn A Miller. .successors to A. R. Pierce. 29 2 Kern A Brittson buy their goods cheap and sell cheap. Why? because they purchase by car load lots and by jdoing so gel their goods cheaper than small purchasers, ami,give the consumers the benefits: 3S ts Mrs. Henry Jackson, of St. -Marys township, died Saturday last, and was buried on Monday. 1 (etydisease, _was ”irTmgermg consumption having been sick foi?nearly three years, and most of that time confined toiler bed She was a kind mother, an affectionate wife and kind-bHmJacltw-to-aIL — 1 The County Institute was in session on Saturday last, being well attended by bot h teachers qml township trustees, the latter for .the purpose more particularly to compare ideas as regards the rqar.ageirient of the under their charge, .trusting that all. both trustees ana teachers, have been matereally benefited, the DEMoeit.vr wisbese you the best o; success. Will the deligent subscribers of the Demik ra t please remember that it is now nearing the holidays when Ye editor would feel well pleased to receive some help from his deliquent Subscribers that we may be enabled to enjoy the pleasant times so common on such occasions, and that a large number of accounts are now in the hands of a collector and at that time we will place all unsettled accounts for settlement.

, | G. 11. Martz, of Monroe, was in the city Monday on business. > Charley Murray was at Fort Wayne Tuesday and Wednesday on business. i) For good warm meals, goto Wellley i A Sons’ restaurant. 38-3 Will Christen, architect. Office over ”ete Holthouse clothing store. r;tf Mrs. James Fristo and Mrs. Laura Jellell went to Fort Wayne, Wednesday to visit friends. Hon. R. B. Allison and family, will ) spend their Christmas with their son, 11. K. at Berne. Bob is after tbe turkey. A line line ot fancy stationery has been placed in the news stand in the Democrat office. Stop and see Martin’s candies at the ' I Star Bakery. Special low prices to i teachers and churches. 38 4 Fine Cbina dishes of all kin,ds for an Xmas present at J. Niblick <& I Son. 1 39-2 Highest price paid for hickory-nuts at ’ ('apt. M. L. Byers’ cigar store, corner ; of Third and Monroe streets. 38 ts Just received a new stock of ladies ■ jackets, all the popular styles at Jesse > Niblick & Son. 37 4 Ladies! iLyou need a wrap you ought . to see the newsty les al Jesse N ibpek A Son. 374 ' ) Miss Margaret Spencer gives a Chrismas party for her music pupils thiseve- ' I ning at the home of W. J. Myers on j North Fifth street. All the latest styles in jackets. Big bargaing to those who need a wrap. ;)Call and see them. Jesse Niblick A ..’Son, 37 4 Table linen sets, fancy towels, tinted squares and fancy doylies, for Xmas presents. Call at .1. Nibhek & 1 sons’. 39-2 Wood Case will keep constantly on hand the Celebrated Toledo Brewing i and jilting Co’s. Beer for sale in any amount from one keg to li,ve hundred, either eights or sixteens. 40 6 » . . We will save you §5.00 on every set j of harness bought of us. tbe best grade of leather, and all hand made, and war- ! ranted. Ei.l<worth. Meyers A Co, 3i; 4 Henry Galbreath one of the old pioneers of this county died of LaGrippe ami old age at his residence near Honduras, in Kirkland township 011 Tuesday, and was hurried at that place on Thursday, He was 77 years of age. Why is it-that those who- have seen 1 Blackburn A Miller's line of holiday goods come back and buy? Because the ! goods are new and desirable! and their prices the lowest. Call and examine ; their stock whether you want to buy ) i or not. .”>9 2 "Every body is ookihg for tbe best Jof it ” in any and all business. The ■ I way to get the best bargains in boots. ■ shoes and rubber goods is by calling at the Clearance Sale Store, on west side . of Second street. Sign Red Lettered I Banner. 36 ts ' The committie on program will meet al Berne next Saturday to make pro- . 1 gram and arrange for the next Farmers Institute which will be held January 31. and Febuary Ist, 1894. Prof. C. A. Kpbison and W. W. Stevens, both practical farmers, will address the meetingEvery farmer shquld turn out. Garrett Berling, the lively hustler in the poultry market of this city, is doing ;an interesting business, employing ! thirty-eight men and womeu, which I speaks well for that business iu Deca- ) tur, dressing and shipping more poulJ try, butter and eggs than all the outside towns in the county. He always pays the farmer more for his poultry than the surrounding markets. The greatest cut n pries iu all tbe city is at 1). M. Hensley’s jewelry store. We intend to meet the demand of the bard times. We don’t only say so but will truly do so in everything in our line. Call? and select your presents and have them laid away for you until Christmas, und have the first selection from a fresh stock. Don’t forget the place. D. M. Hensley. 33tf

NUMBER 40.

Jacob Blew, of Bluffton, made us a pleasant call yesterday. Clearance Sale ot boots, shoes and rubber goods. Sign, Red Banner, ts The goods you buy of Kerne A Brittson are warrented to be first class. 38 ts ((rangers all sizes,cheaper and better than ever at Martin’s. 38 4 See the fine line of plush goods at Yager Bros. 38 ts The leading boot and shoe house in the city. Kern A Brittson. 38 ts Perfumes, soaps, toilet articles etc. at Yager Bros. 38 ts Stop at the City Restaurant and see the line of home made candies. 38 3 Smokers you will find the finest line of of cigars in the city at Yager Bros. 38 ts Ira Hower, who is preparing for the ministry at Upland Ind., will spend the holidays at home. There will be a play given in the n»ar future by home talent for tbe benefit of the poor widow woman. Skates, skates, skates, skates, the best that are made, at bottom prices, a* Ellsworth Myers A Co. 39 ts Donovan A Coffee have tbe best New York Cider in the market for the holidays. 39 4 John Neidlinger shiped on Wednea- ’ day two cars of the best fated hogs that has come to this market this season, also one car of sheep. Kern A Brittson at the head. We sell more and cheaper goods than [al the shoe houses in the city. Come and see us. 36 ts A few choice lots yet tor sale at an extremely low price in the new addition to the city of Decatur. For priceband, terras cail on Grant Railing. 43'tfRobert N. Steele proprietor of the house of call, in the Adam Miller building, keeps constantly on hand the best of wines and liquors of all kinds to suit his customers. Call and see him. 39-3 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, al wavs on hand. 15tf Remember every pair of glasses you buy at D. M. Hensley’s you only pay one half as much as you pay other* opicians and have the privilege of returning them if they don’t suit. He will take back every pair that is not correct. Get Yourselves or your friends a pair of glasses at D. M. Hensley's. 33 ts The County (Treasurer made his simi-annual settlement with the Auditor as provided by statute. The Auditor has sent his settlement sheet to the Auditor of State for his approval, and when duly approved the County Treasurer will pay to the State all dues for state, school and other funds to be distributed under state authority. Listen!—We will test your eyes correctly the errors of refraction and give you a glass which exactly suits your eyes for the same price you will pay for glasses where your eyes are not examined. The correction and examination is free. Glasses you pay opticians that travel Iffto 810 for, we sell at $3 to Bu. Call and see us, at D. M. Hensley's jewelry store. 33tf The Decatur city orchestra under the management and leader-ship of Prof. Fred Falk, filled a successfull weeks engagement at the G. A. R.»Fair, they rendered some very fine selections of ' music which was appreciated by the audience during the week. This organization should receive the support of the citizens, as such an organization shows the industry of musicians in our little city. ' , The Clearance Sale of boots, shoes and rubber goods which was inaugurated in the Gilliom A Case building several weeks ago. and which attracted thousands of people thither on account of the very low prices and excellent goods, is still in operation. These goods will be open for inspection for a short time yet. and those in need of anything in this line will Und it to their interest to call and get bargains. Sign of the Red Letter Banner. 36 ts ““Since the last of May the County Treasurer has collected in taxes 861942-42-100 dollars, which amount is for distribution to the proper funds, there remains on the tax .duplicate, delinquent taxes amounting to $14604 5-100 dollars, of the taxes collected, $21025 34-100 Is State, $18968 8-100 County, $4058 77-100 Township, $2340 95-100 local tuition, $9439-53-100 special school tax, SIOO9 20.100 road tax. and $135 4 100 dog tax. Y'esterday the country was well represented in the city by the old and young, some purchasing toys and candies to make the little folks feel happy on Christmas, while the young men were buying some nice presents for their best girls. Christmas comes but once a year, and that is a very appropriate time for the young men to show their generosity by presenting their sweet.beart with a nice token of re 5...... ......