Decatur Democrat, Volume 37, Number 42, Decatur, Adams County, 5 January 1894 — Page 1

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Subscribe for the Democrat. Go to tluHiKMocnA T office for fine job work. Perfumes, soaps, toilet articles etc. at Yager Bros. 38 ts Best and cheapest time of hanging and vase lamps at Yager Bros. 38 ts Smokers you will find the finest line of of cigars in the city at Yager Bros. 38 ts ' Donovan & Coffee have the best New York Cider in the market for the holidays. 3h 4 In one place in Africa one Missionary and 50.000 barrels of whiskey were landed at the same time. Tony I tollhouse can supply the people with the best and cheapest goods in his line in the county. 38 ts Mrs. Theo. Droppieman and Miss Rosa Meibers of Decatur, are visiting relatives and friends here.-(Ft. Wayne Journal, Jan. 3. Miss Maggie Wyant, charmingly entertained a number of her friends at her home one mile west of this city, last New Year’s evening. The coinage executed at the United* States Mints during the month of Dec. aggregated 8 714.551 pieces of the value of *lO 490 775 25. > ■ ■■■■- —————-—• ■ —— 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 Over thirty thousand rail road men in z this country are wearing a little button upon the lapels of their coats bearing the letters “R. T. A.” which means Railroad Temperance Association. It is currently reported that lion. Frank 11. Snyder Mayor of the city of Portland, Ind, will be a candidate before the next Republican congressional Convention. 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 The sheep men of western Texas are badly discouraged. A dispatch from Ft. Stocton says conservative men estimate that 50 per cent of sheep in that section will die the present winter, there being no grass. Some of the farmers in this vicinity are utilizing this nice spring weather by plowing their sod ground, and preparing the land for oats. The farmer that drives bis work is always on top, never let" your work drive you, ten chances to one you will never catch up. Da,me rumor say that a man caught ■> some of his help in a position that might lead to disgrace if no worse. While the matter may go no further there mdy be a hereafter that will cause shame if nothing more. Mr. Henry Meyers of Union township was in the city yesterday and reports sick members of his family conveylessing Ills father who recently sustained a fracture of three ribs by an accidental fall, is doing as well as could be expected. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hensley, Mr. Mrs. John Peterson, and Messrs. Wm. McWherter, Hugh Woods, C. E Young, Charles Meibers, all of Decatur, were at the Randall yesterday, and attended the performance at the Temple last evening. (Ft. Wayne Journal.) The Street Commissioner is doing a much needed work, that of removing the great amount of dirt carried on the streets by wagons from th'e country which is a natural result by not having gravel roads leading to this city. If the farmers will get a little push on them and move in the great and much needed enterprise of graveling all the leading roads to this city, we are confident the merchants and business men generally will take hold of the maJXer and push the good work through. John 8. Peterson and Hermon Center, two young men of Decatur possessing fine bussiness qualifications have associated themselves together in a business capacity, occupying the new and beautiful building recently built by Peter Forbing, will open one of the best restaurant, confectionary, and bakery houses ever established in Decatur. The business qualifications with the energy and push those two young men have formerly exhibited be speaks a good and successful business for them. May success attend you. As it has been customary for a number of years for the children Oi W. P. Rici, to celebrate his birth day which comes on the first day of January, last * Monday being his 74th anniversary. His son’s and eon'sin-law. daughter’s and daughter’s-in-law, grand children, and great grand children and a few invited triends, 70 in all met at the old homestead, for the anual reunion. The day was spent eating turkey and other ’ good things, and engageing 1 in amusements of different kinds, including ball playing of which the boys took quite an active part. May lather and mother Rice live to enjoy many more such happy occasions. r

Now is the time to subscribe for the Democrat. Clearance Sale of boots, shoes and rubber goods. Sign, Red Banner, ts Win. Comer Esq. of Pleasant Mills, was in the city yesterday on business. Tony gives the best bargains in boots, shoes and rubber wear in the city. 38 ts If you want good goods, cheap goods, go to Tony Itolthouse. 38 ts All kinds of baled hay and straw on hands and for sale. Enquire of Everett & Hite. 42 3 ■■ - • Miss Myrtle and Kittie Watts spent the holidays with relatives and friends at Delphos, Ohio. The Red Star beer is taking the lead as a favorite beverage among the boys generally. 41 6 Get yotir job work done at the Democrat office, the cheapest and best in tho county. A* series of evening meetings will commence on next Sabbath evening at the Presbyterian church. Remember everything is engraved free at D. M. Hensley’s jewelry store. 33tf Take especial care-that thou delight hot in wine, for there not many men that reach the post of honor or preferment who indulge in the practice. The New Restaurant. Fresh bread, cakes and pies, fruits, confectionary and cigars, lunch counter, warm meals a specialty. 42 6 * Now is the accepted time for bargains in boots, shoes and rubber goods at the Clearance Sale Store, west side of Second street. 36 ts Mother Steel a lady over 90 years of age is laying very Jow with LaGrippe at her-daugbters, Mrs. Ernst in Kirkland township, near Peterson. The good people of the U. B. church contemplate bolding a revival or series of meeting commencing on Monday evening next. All persons indebted to Donnovan A Coffee are requested to call on or before the 15tb, 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,” Gilliom & Case’s old stand. ts For a few days longer the Clearance Sale of boots, shoes and rubber goods will continue at the Gilliom & Case old stand. Sign of Red Lettered Banner. 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, we have more thanti ton to distribute at a terrible low price. 37 ts A grand family reunion was had on New Years day at the residence of our worthy friend Lyman Hart, it being the forty-fifth aniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harts wetled life, a very enjoyable time was had by all, and all wished the old veterans of the cross might live to enjoy many more such occasions. "In buying a cough medicine for children,” says 11. A. Walker, a prominent druggist of Ogden, Utah, “never be afraid to buy Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. There is no danger from it and relief is always sure to follow. I particularly recommend Chamberlain's because I have found it to be safe and reliable. It is intended especially for colds, croup and whooping cough.” 50 cent bottles for sale by W. 11. Nachtrieb, druggist. j John W. Kleinhenz returned last Saturday from St’. Rose, Ohio, where he had been called to the bedside of his brother, who died on Christmas eve, agtf'ol years, the deceased lost his wife just one month before his* demise, from the same disease, while one daughter is not expected to live. The country around there has been suffering with a scouge of Typhoid fever, thirtysix deaths within a radins of a five miles is the way they have suffered this fall. Kleinhenz left a family of five children to morne their loss, the sick of the family is under the care of trained nurses from Cincinnati, and every thing is being done that can be to relieve and check the dreadfull disease.

There are eight Christian Churches in the city of DeCatur, are the Christian people members of those churches doing their duty as Christians to christianize and advance the cause of Christianity in this city, which needs so much renovating, Will the good Christian people go to work and each congregation organize an old peoples Christian meeting at least twice a week, and a young peoples meeting as often, Christians must work if they expect good results. Never sit down on the stool of do-noUi-ingfor the Lord has no business lor such people. John the Baptist went forthwith a leather girdle about his loin and his meat was locust and wild what did he go forth for*? to teaCh the gbspal of the Saviour. Will the Christian people of this city go forth and do likewise.

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JAN. 5, 1894.

Subscribe for the Democrat, Hugh Woods spent New Yfiar with young friends in Ft. Wayne. Sick headache easily cured with Power Pills. For tale by Holthouse & Smith, j Call on Wood Case the hustler for the Red Star Beer, delivered on order. 41 6 The fastest mile ever run by man was four minutes and twelve seconds. V. S. Reed and family, spent New Years with friends in Monroe. Now is the time to subscribe for the Democrat. For Sale:—House and lot Enquire of Daniel Schlegel. 32tf The Democrat does the neatest job work to be found any-where. Esquire Shaffer Peterson was at Pleasant Mills on legal business Wednesday. The best line of ladies and Misses wear to be found at Tony Itolthouse’s place. 38 ts If there is ice in November that will bear a duck, there will be qothing thereafter but slush and muck. Rev. Edgar Jones, of Centerville. Indiana, spent the holidays with his parents Mr. John Jones and family. Horses and cattle are injured almost every day, with barb wire fences, Fassett’s Herb Liniment wil heal them up in a few days. For sale by Holthouse & Smith, j The City Meat Market is the leading place for fresh and salt meats, first class meats and fair treatment. Dyonis Schmitt, proprietor. *. 40 2 Mrs. Clark, Miss Mattie Auten, and Miss Della Spangler left last Tuesday for Thomasville, Georgia, for the improvement of their health One cf the New Year’s callers at this office was Henry Bixler, who ordered the Democrat sent to his son Thomas who resides at Marion, Ind., 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 Large numbers of polish people are imegrating to Neligh, Antelope, and other counties in Nebraska for the purpose of growing sugar beets. Abraham Beiberstein, one of French townshfp’s wealthy farmers, was in the city on New Year’s day transacting business with those who chanced to be open. A lady of our city lias a piece of wedding cake that was given to her while attending the wedding of Scott Hughes and wife near twenty years ago. For Sale— Brick and Tile. If 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. Kritk, Meyers & Co. 351 f , 11. G. Edwards one of the able farmers of Blue Creek township, paid this office a pleasant call on Saturday, and had our thanks for cash left us for the Democrat. Frederick Blakey, one of the weltby farmers of Union township, paid this office a friendly call on Saturday last, Mr. Blakey is looking hale and hearty for a man of bis age. Miss Alpha Baker of this city has been called to Dunkirk, Jay Co. Ind., to take charge of the dining room department of the leading hotel of that place, leaving on Tuesday last. Judge D. Showers of Decatur, Ind., is visiting his son, G. W. Showers, foreman of the Canda Cattle Car company, southern district, and will spend the winter in Fort Worth. (Fort Worth Daily Mail, Dec. 26.) The finest ten years old Guckenheimerpure Rye Whiskey at 15c a drink or two for 25c. For Sale only at D. M. Byers’s, corner Second and Madison streets, Decatur, Ind.. A fine free lunch at all times. 37 40 D. E. Hower, after spending holidays at home, left for Upland, Ind., to take charge of the Shorthand department of the Taylor University at that place Mr. Hower graduated at the International Business College at Ft. Wayne, lie is a Decatur boy, and well worthy the success that attends his efforts. Miss Ellen Spencer of Ft Wayne, was in our city last Tuesday, visiting her brother “W. G.” and looking after the interest of her brother “M. \ . B. who is an applicant for the position of Pension Agent for this State, While if it is to go to a Fort Wayne man. we wish that Mart, may be the winner.

George W King killed a large, fullgrown lynx between Camden and Bluffton in the big maple swamp some days ago. The animal has been seen by many of the farmers living near the some time past, but none of them were lucky enough to draw a bead on him with a ride until Mr. Kinft brought him down with a Winchester on Monday. It is claimed there is another animal of larger size than a lynx in this swamp and that it has been ■tseen just after nightfall about the barn yards in that vicinity. Young pigs and sheep have been attacked and some carried off. (Ft. Wayne Sentinel.)

BOSTON STORE. Jackets, Plush s PlU L a Jics^cu-, . P Jq C ßncl Skirts all Wool and everything in i, ess t h ‘an‘onc-hai * *ll blankets 3 ’ a n s ki r t s a t Z the Cloak line at at Q 8 COST PRICE. 5* =* I O ing, 4 shades „ * * *W*V*ii twilled at 22c: 30 * O stripped ilannel, 1 . ah 11 «. 1 in - shade French suit- 1 FABRIC .-All dark styles. in p| aids 22c; all CO; i ng, all at 39c. Drap. Brilliants 30 in. wide’, goods Flannelsand O Each and every worth 15 and 20 cents will be sold Yarns at piece worth 50 while this case lasts at 10c a yard. and 60 cents,. Don't miss this. 1 H.UEBLER cfc MOLTZ.

Now is the time to subscribe for the Democrat. The Democrat gives you all of the latest news, national, state and conpty. Subscribe for the Democrat. Bob-sled material in stock, and sleigh belts at bottom prices at Ellsworth Meyers & Co, 39 ts You will find the best of cigar clip pings for smoking at Sether's factory. Prompt action on the Wilson Bill—thit seems to be the cry of all parties. It should be of Congress. Mrs. Wm. 11. Harden of Union township, died Saturday night last of confinement, and was buried at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, on Monday. Wood Case is prepared to furnish all the saloons in the city with the celebrated Red Star Beer "m such quantities at a time as they may desire. 41 6 « • —— Rev. John Walters and family of Montpelier, Ind., spent New Year with Wm. R. Dorwin and family, the parrents of Mrs. Walters. Robert Trous the general agent Os the Toledo Brewing Co. was in the city Tuesday looking\after the interest of that company. Joseph Smith a prominent farmer of St. Marys township, was in the city Tuesday commeny trde for the new year. Ex-Sheriff Mike McGriff of Geneva, was in the city Tuesday, shaking hands with his old friends, and says he is as youug as ever. John Brown on the corner of Third and Monroe streets, keeps constantly on hand a free lunch for Bis customers, call and see John, he can please you to a dot. 4' - Wdod Case, agent for the Toledo Brewing and Malting Company, is pre.prepared to furnish any time beer manufactured by this combany delivered to any part of the city on short notice.4o 6 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 It is a well established fact that all business transactions should be reduced to writing, but in politics it is very different. as a good politician very seldom puts his schemes on paper, thereby avoiding much criticism.

All persons owing A. Holthouse, are earnestly requested to call and settle by cash or ribte. It is now the close of the year and my books must be settled. I need the money to carry on my business. Thanking you for your patronage in the past. I trust you will continue the same in the future. 41 2 The public debt was reduced five million on January Ist, 1894. The Secretary of the Treasury will reduce it very much more . soon. Let the good work of reduction go on. The Democratic party are working hard to educate the people in the principals of reform. One of our druggists, V. ,B. Simcoke thinks the city of Decatur to small a place for him. so Van has concluded to j move his stock of drugs to Monroe Cen-1 ter. He says he don't like cold weather and concluded to go South, while we I would much rather have you here among us. yet if the field there is more ' congenial, and business greater, we I will be proud to learn of your success. | Remember every pair of glasses you buy at D. M. Hensley’s you only pay ) one half as much as you pay other op- 1 ieians and have the privilege of return-1 ing 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 For pains in chest there is nothing bet-‘ ter than a ilannel cloth saturated with Chamberlain'S'Tain Balm and bound on over the seat of pain. It will produce a. counter irritation without blistering, and is not so disagreeable as mustard: in fact is much superior to any plaster on account of its pain-Wlievlng qualities. If used in time it will prevent pneumonia., 50 cent bottles for sale by W. H. Nachtrieb, druggist. J

Subscribe for the Democrat, r *• 4 '' _____ Ira I tower returned to Upland, Ind., last Tuesday. Call on Wood Case for the Toledo I Co's. Celebrated Beer. 40-6 Thomas M. Donnelly, of Berne, was I in the qjty Tuesday on business. ; W. A. Black, of Geneva, was in the I city on business Tuesday. * J. A. Blackman, of Kendallville, was I doing business in the city Tuesday. There will be a play given in the near future by home talent for the benefit of the poor Widow woman. If you want good apple cider for holiday necessities, go to Donoven & Coffee’s. 39 4 i The Red Banner on Second Street ! is where you can buy all kinds of foot wear below cost prices. ts Miss Tina Allison of this city returned Tuesday after spending the holidays : with relatives in Portland. The fastest mile ever made by a trotting horse was two minutes and eight and three fourths seconds. Justrecceived another large selection of Steroscopic Views of the World’s Fair, Itolthouse & Smith s drug store. , 42 3 The W. C. YTU. will meet at tbe resij dence of Mrs. John King, on First street, on next Saturday at 2:30 p. m. A full attendance is desired. The amount of the current years taxes is $l4B 533.78. The amount of delinquencies is sl4 853.84. Total amount on the tax duplicate for 1893 is $163,487.72. I You may profit by the experience of i others if you carefully peruse the adI vertisements in this issue. Do not for- ! get that important announcements appear upon the inside pages. A few choice lots yet lor sale at an ex ; tremely low price in the new addition to ■ the city of Decatur. For price .and terms I cailon Grant Railing. j 43-ts-Reports from al! parts of the country indicate that New Years day was genI erally observed in the usual manner, as was the case at Christmas. The bunl gry was fed. and those in pfcnal and I charitable institutions, remembered. In the city of Decatur it was the case, and business was generally -suspended.

Although we have had a good holiday trade, we still have on hand a large stock of nice albums which we will sell for the next thirty days at from ouehalf to three-fourths their original prices. This is a rare opportunity to get a good album at the price of a cheap one. Blackburn & Miller, successor's to A. 14 Pierce.) 41 2 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 yon pay opticians jthat travel $6 to $lO for. we sell at $3 to $6. Call and see us. at D. M. Hensley's jewelry store. 33tf The year 1893 is of the past, the year 1894 is ushered in upon us with Springlike weather, unusual!}’ warm and pleasant at this time of year, yet the j general health of the community is comparatively good. The people or at least a great many of them have made new vows,.or its some say turning over a new leaf, and it is generally hoped that the new vows will be sacredly kept by both old and young. The letters of Congressman Byrum of the Indiana delegation on the tariff question has the right kind of ring to them. They are’such letters as an honest courages man, grouudad in his convictions of the right, should write. They at once set at rest all doubt as to his position/and at the same time expose the fallacy and insincerity of the scheme derived by the protected barons to prolong their grasp on the pockets of the people. They are letters which every true Democrat will indorse. This is the kind of talk which should be heard from every Democrat In Congress.

Will Christen, architect. Office over ”ete Holthouse clothing store. <jtf W. 11. Nachtrieb left Tuesday to visit bis wife friends at Wauseon. Ohio. Chancy Young left Wednesday to visit friends in Portland. J. Brannaman of Berne, was in the city on business Wednesday. Clem D. Kennedy, Ceylons merchant was in the city last Sunday. A line line of fancy stationery lias been placed in the news stand in the Democrat office. Highest price paid for hickory-nuts at Capt. M. L. Byers’ cigar store, corner of Third and Monroe streets. 38 ts Skates, skates, skates, skates, the best that are made, at bottom prices, at Ellsworth Myers & Co. 39 ts Mrs. Hendricks, widow of Thos. IlendricKs of Monroe township, is lying very low with LaGrippe. A. B. Baughman of Steel, called at this office last week, he reports trade good in their burg. BOOTS, SHOES and Rubber goods ar yotir own prices. Giilom & Case’s old stand. 36 ts C. Smith of Ft. rt’ayne, and brother-in-law of John King Jr. was visiting Mr. King and pther friends in the city thiswetk. 1 i.. ‘.'7. For Misses shoes of all grades, go to the Clearance Sale Store on Second street, sign “Red Lettered Banner.” 36 ts Ex-Sheriff Mike McGriff, left this city Tuesday evening for Bluffton, where be expects to celebrate bis fortyseventh aniversary, We have bought the only sl&ighs to be had in the country, come and engage one. for they will only last a few days at Ellsworth Meyers X Co. 39 ts The greatest price ever paid for a horse in the I nited States was paid by Mr. Malcolm Forbs, of Boston, for Areon. which lie bought from Senator Stanford, of California, for 000. Wood Case will keep constantly on hand Hie Celebrated Toledo Brewing and Malting Co's. Beer for sale in any amount from one keg to five hundred, either eights or sixteens. 40-6 Will the delinquent subscribers for Democrat please not forget that this is the time of year to square up: we need money and the printing business can-not be conducted without it. Red Key, Jay county, Ind., had a lively fire early Tuesday morning, breaking out In Sink & Harding's grocery, and burned an entire square before its course was staid. , On January Ist S. C, Neiman took in thirty-eight? loads of hay. This looks as though the farmers are in good financial condition. This is better than the average day, but with better roads.'they can haul any time. Nathan Nirdlinger an old and heigbly respected citizen of Root township, died on Wednesday morning at one o'clock a. m. of Bright disease, and LaGrippe. Funeral services at Union Chapel to day. Mrs. Merryman, widow of Wm. Merryman died at the at the residence of Wm, P. Mallonee on Thursday evening Dec. 28, 1893, of LaGrippe, and was buried on Saturday following, at the Honduras cemetry. “Every body is looking for the best of it” in any and all businekif The 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 Banner. 36 ts The old Elm tree brought them up standing. On Friday last Smith Stevens Tame to the city on business, hitcbing his team in front of the Star Bakery, from some cause the team became frightened, breaking loose ran south to Court street, where they collided with the big elm tree, with a horse on each side breaking the pole to the spring wagon. They were soon caught without further damage.

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REFUTED. While it is rare for urto nOfme 1 attacks made by the.lourn<L tfvtoersistent attack on ex-Tn asitfer Rob-, 4 J ison calls tor a general' denial.3>f the charge made by the JotlrnaUu The ex-treasurer settled with county in fun as shown by port to the county coinmaßionerSf 4 * which was by them, with tifte assist* .ance of their clerk and the attorney,■ carefully audited by actual checking up each and eyety itdhn v • the ex-treasurer paying oVCT. any item that was found reiuaiWipg unpaid. Said report and the JikrtibUbj A the county commissioners France is ready to show to kny tax- 5 payer of the county, and ariy one having any doubts about the matter can have them quieted by looking up the matter for themselvefc. J. It looks strange to some people when they see an imaginary wrong by a Democrat, but you can' never find them seeing a wrong in a Tie-. publican. The Journal never uttered a word about the wrongs ot a Republican official, not even to say one * word against the Ex-Governor “Chase” in all the mistakes he made. Some men edit papers to dif|Bee news and for the money there rtHh** the business, while some are editors to sec what mistakes they can ma&eJi We hope the new management will conduct the Journal on an honorable' and business principle. Musicale. The Musicale given by the Hign School / two weeks ago was such a grand success In <i;j every particular that even at this late date .a we make note of it. The musical talent • of our High School is certainly above the , average, as was shown by the skillful rendition of the program given below. The address of Rev E. T. Gregg was full of good thoughts and advice to the members of the school. The recitation of Mena Meyers was well given. In a very happy speech Will Schrock presented a beautiful album containing a picture of each of the boys to Miss Segur. Prof. Moffett was also remembered, being presented with a very useful gift in behalf of the sehool by Clark Coverdale in an excellent address, A great many patrons and friends of the sehool were present to to the great gratification of the pupils and teachers. The universal opinion of all whowese present that the entertaimneht ~waa a' grand Access. -Our schools are in excellent con- i dition as was shown on every hand. Everybody was made welcome and made to feel at home! The following is tire program that was rendered: Violin soln ' Millie Lenhart ' 101111 b,,l ° ■ < Don Quinn Instrumental solo Maggie Eicher Vocal duct ' Hanylßell V oeal duet ■ elark Coverdale RecitationMena Meyers i Nellie Ellsworth 3010 ' ’ i Anna Meyers Addressßev. E. T. Gregg Vocal duet I Sophia Mangold \ oi al duet | Teua Keru Solo Mrs. Townsend Authorharpt.~Fay Ed w urdj Oration Will Schrock Oration. Clark Coverdale . W. Moses ' C. Coverdale Qwartette . , F . Orcult ! 11. Bell. Si" An Old Time Reunion. One of the most happy surprises as well as a family reunion oecured at mother M. Bremerkampson New Years day. Mrs. Bremerkamp is one of the old time residents of this city, she has seen this city grow from its infancy tq what it now is and has contributed her full share towards its groth, she is ar lady over 70 years of age, is in general good nealth and performs daily more physical labor than many of the young ladys to day, Now to the rouse, her children and chilnren-in-law had previously arranged for a family reunion at mother M's and to make a success of the arrangements had planned for the old lady to attend church, which she did, after church she went to her store superentends daily) where she was quietly thinking over the past year and making calculations for the New Y’ear, but in the mean time her good children had not forgotten mother. They had previously arranged for the occasion and in mothers absence bad prepared one of the most beautiful dinner ever prepared in this city. After dinner had proceeded far enough, a Message was dispatched for mother, and by hard coaxing mother was induced to go home to dinner, she went, and when at the door of her residence her son 11. 11. opened the door to receive her and usher her into the presence of the assembeled family consisting of all of her children, hercchildren-in-law and all of her grand children, in all 40 persons large and small. The old lady was so surprised she did not know what to say. After a few moments she tried to say something, and would then burst into tears, next • laughing aod then crying, being perfectly overcome with joy The good children bad went to work aqd prepared a most bountiful dinner composed of all the luxuries of the year( from all climes, of which all partook . freely, and enjoyed themselve in the - old-fashioned reunion style., after the common cares usual on this occasion the families repaired to their homes feeling that they had spent a very pleasant lime with their mother, and lail wished her the honor of entertaining her children on many more such occasions.