Decatur Democrat, Volume 37, Number 42, Decatur, Adams County, 5 January 1894 — Page 8

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Monroe Iliiniiniiig*. Grandma Waltonhame was burglarized lust Monday night. Misses Sadie and Bertha Koop, of Pleasant Mills spent the holidays with their uncle, J. A. Hendricks and other relatives and friends. • Miss May I’ittinger left for her home at Jewett. Ohio, Ijist Friday night after a three months visit with 11. W. Thompson, and others. S. A. Hendricks registered callers and visitors during holidays and it numbers in sixty, only one evening. Our new Democratic postoffce case is nearing completion. Our literary was tine last Friday night with the subject of "Womans Kights" was thoroughly discussed by G. 11. l.auglirey and C. W. Hocker;- and by a private speecli bv John (). Daher, from the Valley. V. B. Sitneoke has moved his drug store back to Monroe to live and die. Miss Bessie Hocker spent New Year at Berne. William Pittenger, qf Upland, spent the holidays with W. 11. Thompson. RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES. I'ncle Sam's Accounts for the First Half of the Fiscal Year. —•— Washington, Jan. 3.—The official statmentof the receipts and expenditures of the United States for the first half of the fiscal year ended December 31, has been issued at the treasury department. It makes the net expenditures of the government for the last six months exceed the receipts by $38,000,(XXI, or at the rate of more than s(>,GOO,<HM> a month. As compared with the corresponding six months of 1*92 the receipts are $43,000,000 less and the expenditures $1,000,000 less. The statement shows a falling off of $7,000,1190 on occount of pensions as compared with the corresponding six months of 1802 and decline of $30,000,000 in customs re< ceipts. Mr. Meyers, of Bluffton, was the guest of Miss Flo Woods last Sunday. Judge Mosure and son. oi Van Wert. Ohio, were in the city yesterday. Mrs. Sherman Mott was called to Van Wert. Ohio, this week to attend the bedside of her parents, who are ill. Notice the, "ad’’ of the Bed Banner Shoe Store in this week s issue. They have some bargains in store for you. Editor Walkup and family, of Delphos; Ohio. eat turkey with friends here during the holidays.

The Honorable Board of Commissioners met in special session to-day for the purpose of receiving bids for furnishing wood for the jail and court house. The Bluffton Banner has changed from an eight column quarto tea six column quarto. This is sensible. The form is the most popular of any county • paper. K ' '• Davis Daily, a prominent farmer of St. Marys township, was in the city yesterday on business, and concluded from the inclemency of the weather it was a bad (Jay for business. IV. IT- 11, France carries the oldest pocket book in Adams county. It is one his great grand-fatherjearried while living in Germany. He went to sea. was shipwrecked and lost. The pocket book was washed ashore and after " many years was-recovered, minus what it contained. The .success of Chamberlain's ('oils'll’ ;■ Remedy in effecting a speedy cure of colds, croup and whooping cough ha- bfbught it into greet demand. Messrs. Pontius A-Son. of Cameron. Ohio, say Hint it has gained a ’reputation second to none in that vicinity. Jan M. Queen, ol \ . It is the best lie ever used. B. F. Julies, druggist. Winona. MBs., says: Chamber- , lain'S Cough Remedy is perfectly reliable. 1 have glways*warranted it and it nqver failed to give the most perfect sat ist'actibn. E fin cent bottles for sale by W. 11. Naditrieb. druggist. % i

Linn Grove Grtal. '« Levi Baumgartner and family, of Elwood. Ind,, spent the Holidays here. Amos Stiner, after a year’s absence to Whiteside county, Illinois, is again one of our number. John W. Brian, principal of the Marion schools, is spending his vacation here. Diei>. -On the evening of Dec. 30th, Martha Beeler, at her home, four miles north of here, age sixty-seven years. Also on New Year's Day, at his residence three ami one-half west, Jacob Narr. of lung fever, age about 55 years. A wife and five children mourn his departure. We shall not be understood to oppose the decorating of churches on Childrens Day. Martial or funeral occasions: but the sooner the church discards her Christina' trees, church socials and that would rival a first class theatre, the better it will be for the church and the community: and, for the cause they would advocate, we here submit some of the evils arising therefrom: It gathers over-crowded.houses, many of whom never attend church, only on such extraordinary occasions, and. would not then, were t<hv services more divine, then and there debarring the privilege and comfort of many who are entitled to preference. Permit us to relate a scene uftder our own observation. Not many days since at a gathering of this kind, at an early hour the capacity; of the church was insufficient for the seekers of curiosity. Presently we noticed an aged father and mother, who we recognized as two who made great sacrifices in mean?, muscle and mental powers In the construction of that place of worship many years ago. This.venerable couple edged their way up the aisle inch by inch, finally reaching that part of the church where they had want to sit, but no room nowhere for them—the seats had ali been taken up, and, by many, who were born long since the sacrifices were made’ that built the house. Not oue person of any age had sufficient mother-ettiquette to offer the aged pair their seats. One alternative was left for them, and that was to waive their rights and to retiftn to their home. Our next reason is, they kindle strife seven times out of nine, where nintey bad ought to reign. It begets a spirit of jealousy between those who are more able to bestow gifts and those who are not. and, oftimes good old "Santa” forgets the most needs. It engenders a spirit to excel, which has evil tendencies. This church says to the one down the street, "get up sour mirth.” provoking entertainment, "and we will see you. and go from seven to nine better.” Last and not least, ehurch fail' and all kindred gatherings are not due the sanctuary, or our Savior would not have drove them .out of the temple fpr a like offence. Therefore!, should we not with both hands take hold of the' horns of these "tirey-eyed monsters" that have got into our churches and turn them into their dominion without. Now reader reflect, and. in ease you can see these evils, take hold: if n< t. our effort must and should fall to the ground. In either case they are submitted without money and price or the hope of renown.

The Ilog Crop. Eirick Bros., live stock commission merchants, of Cleveland. Ohio, have jusl completed s report of the hog crop January 1, I.h!4,compared with January 1. 18!i3. in the four states of Ohio. Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. The information was received from about 2.500 correspondents in thesttaes named and is summarized as follows: Ohio—Marketable hogs, decrease 30 per cent; pigs, decrease 40 per cent. Indiana Marketable hbgs. decrease 25 pei’ cent; pigs. 25 per cent, decrease. Illinois Marketable hogs, decrease 20 per centr pigs deerease 40 per cent. Michigan Marketable hogs, increase SO per cent; pigs, increase 7,> percent. The increase in Ohio shows in about half-tbe- comities: in Michigan in but six or seven counties, some of these showing 200 percent. In Indiana and - Illinois the decrease is general. Little cholera is reported and stock is in good condition. I iipleiuanl Dix-ovcry. Mrs William Lewis a wealthy widow oi Huntington, Ind., having spent a few weeks visiting friends in Toledo. Ohio, returning Wednesday, upon her an ival she found that robbers had entered her bouse and completely ransacked the place, taking money. Jewelry, silver'ware. and clothing to the amount of several hundred dollars. No clue.

Monmouth Musings. Eighteen hundred and ninety-three has passed and gone: but It was so closely followed by IH'JI Hint but few' people could distinguish the difference between the two. John (.randstaff says that ho and somebody else were determined to bld good-bye to the old and welcome to the new year and forgot themselves, when it was nearly two o'clock they discovered that they had used 1 wo hours of ‘94. \Ve wonder how many Individuals have realized all the bright hopes with which they commenced ISM? How many have kept the new leaf that they turned over unspotted mid clean? How many have hud more sunshine than clouds? How many would be willing to have the sorrows mid the joys, the disappointments and hopes the same as '93, but '93 was not all bad neither can we expect'94 all good; but we are .creatures of hope, so let us say welcome New Year, and hope for the best and adopt for our motto, "do all the good we can to as many as we can." Our schools have commenced again after a week's vacation, and are in as good working condition as could be wished. We lielieve our schools arc second to none in the county, under the skilled management of ('. 1). Kunkle and W. A, FonnerJohn Wolford went coon hunting last Tuesday night, and has not returned yet. The last heard of him he was near Monroeville. his dog almost, played out but John as fresh as ever. Next week we will expect some coon. Ed, Christen, who is attending school at Terra Haute, visited his parents during the holidays, returning January Ist. A meeting of the farmers of Root township will soon be called to talk gravel roads. We have plenty ot gravel all along Seventeen Mile ereek that might be put on the roads. Let the good work soon begin. Mis. John Battenberg and Mrs. C. D. Kunkle are on the sick list. Mrs. 1,. N. Grandstaff is slowly recovering. she is still confined to her room and to her bed the most of the time. She was the recipient of a good share of cake, turkey and other good tilings to eat from the Lewton Dutcher wedding. Neither was she forgotten by Met when Chet took his new wife home. Nor by May Cline on her birthday: nor by Mariali Robison ou New year's day, and Ollie Evans and many of her neighbors have remembered her with delicacies from theii table to all of whom she is thankful. Married, on December 27, 1893, at the residence of the bride's father, two miles east of Monmouth, by Rev. Foster, of Rivare, Mr. Chester L. Lewton and Miss Minnie Dutcher. .The ceremony which made them one was pronounced at six p. m. in the presence of about forty guests. A grand supper followed after the congratulations. The present to the bride were numerous and valuable. Chet and Minnie start in life with the best wishes of a host of friends. Quite a sernade was given the the young couple with drums and fife, circle saws, tin horns, cow bells. Arc.. everything in fact that was calculated to make music or noise. After a lively serenade the bride and groom made their appearance at the door, and a general wishing of much joy followed. Chet was so excited when he saw about a half dozen ladies in the crowd that he passed cigars to the ladies and candy to the boys. For, a belling it was tlie most orderly we have ever met. George Dutcher, of Root township, is the happy recipient of an additional member to his family, which by the reception of this new member to his family lie will loose one of the original members. The member comes in the character of a son-in-law and captures one of his lovely daughters. Never mind. George, such things are occurring daily, and you must be reconciled to the inevitable events common to the rising generation. The Democrat wishes you success and thanks for the cake. — Ei».Y* ,

Pleasant Mills Mention. Several of our citizens are afflicted with lagrlppe. The schools commenced Monday after a week's vacation. Lee Walters, of Decatur, is visiting friends here this week. Mrs. James Boyd spent the Sabbath at Decatur with friends. Will Ramie is on the sick list. The protracted effort is still in progress. Day meetings are being held this week. James Watkins and family, of Frankfort, Ind., spent the holidays here with friends. William Dowden will be a full-tledged farmer when spring returns. Dr. Boyers, of Decatur, gave our town a professional call last week. Mrs. Gilbert Thompson received a fall a few days a co, front injuries received she has been part of the time in a coinotose state. She is some better at this writing. Died. Wednesday evening, December 20, 1W„ Olin, youngest iSbn of Alpheus and Edna Acker, aged 1 year. •> months and 18 days. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist® church Friday afternoon by Rev. Smith, of Decatur. Another little lamb has gone To dwell with him who gave: Another little darling babe Is sheltered in the grave. God needed one more angel child Amidst his shining baud; And so he bent wi’ii loving smile, And clasped our darling’s hand. Preble I term, A happy New year to all. Jocob Borne, Sen., is on the sick list. Win. Ilorsman, of Fort WaynC. Ik here visiting Fred Ellerding and family. —Jolin KirscJihcf/of Atagley, was visiting friends at this place last Monday, One' day last weejk as we were going to I’relde we heard some ope coming at a high rate of speed up the road, it was, Chris. Huffman, and he was saying, “Jt* a boy! It'-a booy!" When he entered the store at I’relde he was still saying “it's a boy!” Mr. Iha-sse greeted him saying. “Well, Chris., what is it to-night?” “It's a boy!” remarked Chris. That is not what 1 want to know. What do you want? “A paper pii,s.” lie «tid. Large nr' small ones,’ said the clerk, “it’s <• boy,” that was all he said. Henry l.enamycr can also be heard saying. by baby by " ami at last but not least <eomes* F. Kbenaman singing the. same song,-‘it's a buy” all good Democrats. Who says I’reble is not booming.

All Rail Route to Europe. Before long the project of an all-rail route between America ami Europe, thus virtually connecting the two hemispheres, will receive the attention of minds given to the promotion of great enterprises, I‘reliminary stops in this direction have, according to the Pittsburg Dispatch, already been taken in procuring expert opinions on the route. It is not liejieved that the engineering difficulties are nt all Insurmountable, the main question being a financial one. rather than otherwise. Leaving the United States at some point on the northwestern foundry ot the State of Washington, the proposed line would be located some distance inland from, but parallel with, the Pacific coast,Traversing northward through British Columbia, then leaving the dominion, enter Alaska, cross the Yukon river and touch Bering strait at Cape Prince of Wales. The strip of water lhat divides eastern Asia from Alaska, and is the link that unites the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, is only thirty-six miles wide, and is interspersed with islands, between which are considerable expanses of Intervening water, but which seldom exceeds a depth of ninety feet. Government soundings have been taken across the strait, and the ocean floor found to be of substantial rock. Once across the strait, Siberian Russia is encountered, and. passing the gulf of Anadir, the road would touch the arctic circle, deflect southwestward, crossing the Lena river, then on. continuing in a diagonal direction through the Russian empire into the orient. A branch road of less than c'.OOO miles may diverge from the main line, go southward beyond the domains of the czar, swing round the great desert of Obi, penetrate -into the dense populations of China and her southern satellites, and thus canned with the great network of celestial railway systems which the lorn I neighing of the international iron steed shall call into existence. The scheme when fully matured may embrace the commercial control of Hiiidoostan, Afghanistan and Persia, sweep the entire Levant, and leaving the home of the Euroclydon, would then be ready to penetrate eastern Europe and following the setting sun, join the rails of our kinsmen on the western side of the continent. The strong )>oint for the people of the United States in the construction of this road is the rail connections with our Alaskan possessions and the opening of what bids tair to prove unprecedented mineral and other wealth. We are also brought to the long chain of Aleutian islands that we acquired with the purchase of Alaska, which chain extends so far westward beyond Asia that when the evening shadows lengthen on our most western land the morning rays already strike Passamaqnoddy bay. gilding the headlands on the eastern coast of Main. Some of these islands have an era as large as Pennsylvania, and, being tempered with favorable Isothermal lines, abound with the finest grazing. The road once built and now disciplined disciples of agriculture fromthe olderautonomy can retire to these islands, which are peculiarly adapted to wool-growing, where they can engage in producing this invaluable commodity and meditate on progress. To our Canadian cousins this stupendous project can also be presented in most glowing colors. It will give them communica tion with and market for vast areas of the finest timber, and give them access to the great fur-bearing country and will supply the ax of settlement to there northern wilderness. On the Siberian side of the strait, in addition to the immense deposits of ivory and bones, the remains of myriads of the colosal creatures of the pre-glacial world, there are the inexhaustible mines worked by the Siberian exiles, and is literally a magazine of wealth, a cold storage of the measureless product of a former and more generous age.

HE KICKS AS USUAL. pf Last week the following appeared in the Journal: “The trustees of the Presbyterian church are experiencing some trouble in collecting the money subscrfla&d Jor their jiew organ. The courts, no doubt, will be called to settle the matter.” The Journal man says, “Little did we think when we penned those harmless words that they would have the effect on some parties that a red rag has on a bull.” But alas, what ignorance! The Journal man, with all his Bible teachings, certainly ought to baVe known that when a man tells a falsehood it is sure to be found outHe asserted that he got his informa tion from Dr. Beavers. We have interviewed the doctoi and he says your report is a scandelous false hood as you did not get the information you allege. You have attacked the religious people of the Presbyterian church. You have attempted to injure the personal and private character of one or more of the citizens of this city who has resided here for more than twenty years past, who has held several honorable positions in city and church. If you was honest in what you said about a trustee of the Presbyterian church, when yon said his intelligence would hardly compare with a last year’s birds nest, you could not have very much respect for the church who would elect such a man. From the reading of the article it seems that you have a private pique with Mr. Stone and the story, whether right or wrong, you thurst upon your readers, and say to them here is the pinacle of journalism. You should first remove the “beam from your own eye?’then you would be in condition to direct others. - Poland China Ilogs Eor Sale. I will now sell one of my fine male breeding hogs, Black, C. S Perfection, and Becorded sow's, do to farron April Ist, will sell on ten months time, on good paper. Have a One lot of fall pigs to sell at farmers prices. Call or address J Bright. Peterson, Ind. 42 1 Tourist Ticket* The Erie Lines will sell round trip tickets to California and all Southern tourist points at reduced rates, The Mid Winter Faff at San Francisco offers great indticenients to tourists. Take a trip to the Golden Gate via the Erie Line. 38-3 m

STATEMENT. Report of the condition of the Decatur National Bank at Decatur, in the state of Indiana, at (ho close ot business, Doo 19. IMitl. HKSOUIIOUN Dians and discounts....«' 811(1,082 29 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured. 2,002 98 11. 8. Bonds to secure circulation..« . 12,000 00 Premiums on 11. 8. Honda .. !... 2,40(1 20 Banking house, furniture and fixtures 1,500 00 Due from National banks (not Rc verve Agents! UH 12 Due from upm-ovod reserve agents 170 54 Checks and other mail Items 120 54 Notes of other National banks 80 00 Fractional paper currency, nloklos, and cents 257 05 Specie :i,251i 80 Legal-tender notes (U 75 DO 11,7151 00 Redemption fund with U. 8. Treaa- ■> urer 6 percent of circulation M 2 60 Total ;,.„»147,(W. «7 I. Capital stock paid tn. $ 50,000 00 Surplus fund 11,500 00 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid 1.004 04 National Bank notes outstanding.... 11,250 00 Due to other National Banks 7,010 10 Indivldinil deposits subject to check. 20,827 24 Demand cortlttcates of deposit 37,37(1 no Notes and bills re-dlscounted 2.300 00 Total »147,n0fi 87 State ot Indiana, County ot Adams, so: I, R. 8. Peterson, cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true tc the liost of my knowledge and belief. R. 8. Pktkiison, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before mo this 26th dav of December. 1803. Clabk .1. Lutz, Notary Public. Correct-attest. J. Walk, ) P. W. Smith, v Directors. .1.11. lIOIIKOK. I

Assignee's Sale. Notice is hereby given that Godfrey Christen, assignee of the Decatur Stone & i.tme Co., a corporation, as such assignee, on Thursday. February 8, 1804, at the oast door of the court bouse in the city of Decatur, Indiana, between the hours ot 8 o’clock a. m. and 4 o'clock, p. m of said day will offer for sale at public auction, the following described real estate belonging to said insolvent corporation situate in Adams county, Indiana, to-wlt; The strip of ground, being and laying adjoining the north corporation line of the city of Decatur, Indiana, extending north to the lands of Patterson A Pillers, between the Public Highway intersecting Second street at said north lino and the St. Marys river. Also the following described real estate, situate In Adams county, in the State of Indiana, to-wit: Commenetng at a point on the west line of out-lot number seventy-three (73) in the town (now citvlot Decatur. Indiana, as the same is designated on the recorded nlat of the subdivision of out-lot number thirty-eight (38' in the town (now city) of Decatur. Indiana, twenty-flvo rods and two links north of the sonth west corner of said out-lot seventy-three; thence northwest along the west line of said outlet to a point where said west line intersects the half section line or to the extreme north point of said out-lot seventv-three: thence east to tne St Marys river: thence up the St. Marys river following the lino of said out-lot to s point thirty-eight rods and twenty jinks northwest of the southeast corner of out-lot seventy-three; thence west thirteen degrees and forty-five minutes, south twentyeight rods to the place of beginning; being all of out-lot seventy-throe, except the part conveyed to A. Hart. 8. Klee, Jr., et al.’ Also the east half ot the following dtescribed real estate in Adams county, in the state of Indiana, to-wit: Commencing on the west line of out-lot seventy-two (72) lu Jesse Niblick’s subdivision of out-lot thirty-eight (38) in the town (now city)ot Decatur, at a point which is ten rods and twenty-four links north and twenty-four degrees west of the southwest corner of said out-lot seventy-two; tlienCe east ten degrees, north twenty rods and three links to the center of Second street; thenoe south thirty degrees east along the center of said Second street one hundred feet: thence west ten degrees south, parallel with the first line run, to the center of Third street to a point one hundred feet sonth of the place ot tieginning; thence north twenty-four degrees, west one hundred feet to the place of beginning. And said assignee will at the same time and filace otter the following personal property >elongiug to said assignor, to-wit; One Channeller and attachments, one drill and attachments. one drav wagon, on lumber wagon, harness and numerous other items ot personal property belonging to said Decatur Stone & Lime Co., connected with their 'quarry and lime business. Said assignee, will If desired by bidders of said property, sell all said real estate or personal propertv as an entirety. TEKMS-One-third eash in hand, one-third in six months and one-third in twelve months from day of sale; deferred payments to bear six per cent Interest from date, payable without releif from valuation or appraisement laws and secured tff the satisfaction of said assignee. G. Chbistbn, Assignee. France & Merryman, Attorneys. 4fr3 Notice of Sale of Personal Property. Notice is hereby given that. I, George M. T, Houck, administrator of the estate of Henry Galbreath, deceased, will offer tor sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, on Saturday the 27nd day of January, 1894. at the dence of the decedent, one and one-half talks east of Honduras and fourand one-half miles northwest of Monroe, Adams county, Indiana, the following described personal property, belonging to tha estate of said decedent, towit: Household and kitchen furniture, consisting of chairs, cook stove, dishes, beds and bedding, lot of books, t hirty yards of oarpet. also buggy and buggy harness, sulky hay rake, breaking’plow. mowing machine, binder, corn in shock, one bay mare, one four-year-old sorrel marc. three brood sows, one stag hog. five shoats and many other articles to numerous to mention. Tekms or Sale:—For all amounts not exceeding five dollare, cash in hand. For amounts of five dollars and upwards a credit of twelve months will be given. Note, bearing six per cent, interest after maturity, with approved security, and waiving valuation or apnralsment. laws, will be required. Georoe M. T, Houck. Adm’r. 42-3

Notice to Teachers. Notice is hereby given that there will be a public examination of teachers at the office of the County Superintendent, in Decatur, Indiana, on the last, Saturday of each month. Applicants for license must “present the proper trustee’s certificate or other evidence otgood moral character;’’ and. to be successful must pass a good exanilnatten in orthography, reading, writing, arithmetic, geography. English grammar, physiology, history of the United States, science of education and also answer a list of questions based on one of the Teachers Reading Circle books of 1893-4. Until farther notice is given the work selected for this part of the examination will tie the Reading Circle edition of the “Orations of Burke and Webster." ■ Examinations will begin promptly at 8:30 a. m. No license will be granted to applicants under seventeen years of age. J. F. Snow, Cq. Supt. Notice of Final Settlement of Estate. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Joseph 11. Vondran. deceased, to appear in the Adams Circuit Court, held at Decatur. Indiana, on the 27th day of January, 1891, to show cause if any, why the final settlement of accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs hre notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. MtCHkKL A. Vondran. Adm'r. Dtcatur Ind., January 3, 1894. 42-3 Schurger, Reed & Smith, Attorneys. Notice ofFinai Settlement of Estate, Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of John Knittie, deceased, to appear in the Adams Circuit Court, held nt Decatur. Indiana, on the 24th day of January, 1894,and show eause.if any, why the final settlement accounts with the estate -of said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs arc notified to then and there make pyoofaf heirship, and receive their distributive shares. Mahv A. Knittle. Adm'rx. Decatur, Ind., January 2, 1894. R. K. Erwin. Att’v. 42-2 Appointment otAdministrator. Notice Is hereby given, that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Henrv Galbreath, Jate of Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. Gao. M T. Houck, Administrator. December 30.1893.42-8 RjK. Erwin. Attorney. Appointmentof Admlnlstratirx. Notice Is hereby given, that the undersigned bus been appointed administrator of tbo estate of Jesse May, late of Adams oounty, deceased, Tlib estate Is probably Insolvent. CnnIHTKNA Mav, Adm'rx. Jniinaryfi. 1894, R. K.,Erwin, Att’y. . 48-8 -

KEEP YB *«« 1W THERE IS A TUMBLE IN THE MOON. Pm sms low for llio llefl 30 Days ta ever ton lota. 5 pairs mens Patent Leather Shoes formerly s<> 50 now $3 75 7 “ “ Cordovan hand made Shoes formerly (> 00 now 400 13 “ “ Kangaroo “ “ “ 500 “ 335 19 “ “ Calf " “ “ 300 “ 200 21 “ •* Working " “ " 125<t 1 .50 now 7.5 c 13 “ Boys Fine Dress Shoes 200jt 300 now 1 .50 18 “ “ medium grade shoes J .50 now 99c 9 “ Womens Hand Turn French Kid 400ji 450 now 285 13 “ “ “ “ Dongola" 350 “ 2 3.5 23 “ “ Dongola Kid Shoes 250a 300 now 100 19 “ “ Kid Shoes 1 50 &2 00 now 1 10 17 •* “ Fine Oxfords formerly 125a 200 now 100 28 “ misses Fine Dong Shoes formerly 175a 200 now 120 38 “ Childrens shoes 25 to 75c 10 *• mens anil boys leather foots that wyll be sold at less than one-half price. At the “Red Letter Banner,” GILLIAM & CASE’S Old Stand. ■- : ~-” r ~ - Daniel Schlegel, DEALER IN LIGHTNING RODS, SPOUTING, ROOFING, AND Tinware of all Kinds, swipi, lift aii Mending to to order. Front St., near Jefferson Street. Decatur, - - - Indiana.

Real Estate Transfers. The following real estate transfers have been recorded since last week: Jacob Shoemaker to Catharine Shoemaker, Inlot 245, Geneva... .81000 00 Thomas L. Gallogly to Wm Reid; w nw X sec 20 tp 25 n range -15 e2oacres...... 800 00 A. T. Lynch to Hurst & Chronister lot 128 in Lynch's subdivision.... 100 00 Peter Gerod to Peter llabegger. no # se # see 17 tp 2fi n range 14 e 40 acres 1875 00 W. S. Hughes to Jacob J. > Rumple. se Xne X sec 23 tp 25 n range 14 e 40 acres 550 00 George B. Shimp to C. W. Wright, in-lot 305 Geneva Samuel Smith to Samuel Lehman, lot 115 in M R F. Demetery 15 00 Win Peel to John M. Peel, in-lot 130, Ghneva Olio 00 Wm Peel to John M. Peel, n ’ se X sec 11 tp 25 n .tange 14 e 80 acres 4000 oo — — o — Letter Lisi. List of unclaimed letterj remaining in the postoffice at Decatur. Ind., for the week ending Dec. 30th. 1898: John Fink, gas line walker, Wesley Logan. Frank Line, Ada Noells, Miss EdonaLaugbery. Persons calling for the above will please say advertised. B. W. Quinn, P. M. Marriage License. -r-A The following raahiage license have been issued since our last report. Frank A. Jackson to Sarah Fufhman. Lewis C Lewton to Minnie Dutcher. Walter C. Martz to Jennie Labman Emanuel Gerber to Anna Neuenschwander. Frank M. Hale to Daisy D. Mason. Jerry A. Barnett to Ada M. Oliver. George L. Ehret to Dossie lliiprlght.

MARKETS. The following market report is corrected 1 every week by J. Niblick & son: COUNTRY PRODUCE. Eggs 20 Potatoes 70 I Butter 18 Green Apples . 134 Chicken4 1 /, Dried Apples.. .8 to 10 Turkeys 7 Bacon 10 Ducks 5 Shoulders 7 . Tallow 3 Hams 9to 10 Lard 10 Feathers 45 grains, skids and salt. 1 Wheat 54 Timothy Seed.... 140 Oats... 28 Flax Seed 100 Rye .. 40 Michigan Salt.... 100 , Corn 33 New York Salt... 100 1 Clovers4o to 800 Cement 325 TIOUR AND MEAL. Flour per bllß 00 Shorts per 100. ... 80 1 Flour,rollerpers’k 80 Rye Hour persack. 80 Flour per sack.... 120 Bran per tonl2 10 No. 1 Chop per 100.1 00 Corn Meal per 5’k...15 Bran “ “mixed. 50 Corn Meal bolted... 15 Bran “ “ 05 Buckwheat Wool unwashed 18c washed 26c. li vie STOCK. i Hogs 4 8.5©860 I Horses. .. 55 000125 Cattleß 04)06 001 Sheep 2 0004 00 Appointment ofAtaistratrix Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed admlnistratrixof the estate of Im Carpenter, late of Adams oouuty, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. Sarah C. Carpenter, Administratrix; December 80, 1893. J, W. Teeple, Atty’y, 42-3 Now is the time to subscribe for the Democrat. wit * W "Il f > CAVE Al 8,1 HAUL MARKsJr CAN I OBTAIN A PATENT» Fora experience In thsi patent business. Communications strletly confidential. A Handbook at Information concerning Patents and how to obtain them sent free. Also a catalogue of mechanical and scientific books sent free. Patents taken through Munn A Co. receive special notice tn the Scientific American, and thus are brought widely before the public with, put <yst to the inventor. This splendid paper. Issued weekly, elegantly illustrated, has by far tho largest circulation of any scientific work in the copies. cents. Every number contains beau4