Decatur Democrat, Volume 37, Number 48, Decatur, Adams County, 16 February 1894 — Page 1

£ VOLUME XXXV 11.

ATTENTION DEMOCRATS. . Rooms oe the Democratic Central Committee Decatur, Ikdiana. At a regular meeting of said commtttie, It was agreed that Friday Febuarj 20,1894, be fixed as the day upon which the primary election be held. W. J. Bosse Chairman John M. Baker Seer’y. Notice To Candidates. By order of the Democratic Central Committee, all for county offices must pay their assessments to J no. M. Baker, Sec’y. of said committee on or before the 15th, day of February, or their names will not appear on Ballot. * J. W. Bosse. * Chairman Pro. Tern. Jifo. M. Baker, Sec’y. Subscribe for the Democrat. If you want good goods, cheap goods, go to Tony Iloltbouse. 38 ts ■ Best bread, cakes and pies in the city, at the New Bakery, three doors south of Postofflce. Some people go to church, but the most of them go to Kern & Brittson’s to buy shoes. 46 2 Smokers you will llnd the finest line of of cigars iu the city at Y’ager Bros. 38 ts The best line of ladies and Misses wear to be found at Tony Holthouse’s place. 38 ts Tony Iloltbouse can supply the people with,the best and cheapest goods in bis line in the county. 38 ts For that tickling sensatiot|,in the throat, use Fassett’s New Remedy for coughs. For sale by Holthouse & Smith. f Pan candies at the Peoples Bakery and Rustaurant, three doors South of Post Office. 45 ts Boarding and lodging at the Peoples Bakery and Restaurant, three doors South of Post Office- 45 ts Try Whites Famous Home Made Bread at the Peoples Bakery and Restaurant, three doors South of the Post Office. 45 ts Mrs. Elizabeth Bradley, agent for Burkharts medicines, takes this method to inform poeple where they can find her residence, fifth house south of Jail, on Market street. 43-ts 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. The people all feel good because they can go to Kern & Brittson’s and buy such good cheap goods. 46 4 Go to D. Hunsicker and get the worth of your money, he keeps the best grocery stock in the city. 45 4 Kern & Brittson are on top for they handle nothing but good goods and sell them so cheap. 48 4 Fancy cakes of all kind at the Peoples Bakery and Restaurant, three doors South of the Post Office. 45 ts D. Hunsicker is filed upinnewquar- • ters, with new goods, call and get bis prices before buying elswbere. 45 4 Buy olives in the bulk at the Peoples Bakery and Restaurant, three doors South of the Post Office. 45 ts Rheumatism in all its forms, is quickly relieved by Fassett’s Herb Liniment. Price 50 and SI.OO. For sale by Holthouse Smith. f The Democrat gives you all of the latest news, national, state and connty. Subscribe for the Democrat, Anidone is guaranteed to cure headache in 15 minutes. For sale by Holthouse & Smith. , f Get your job work done at the Democrat office, the cheapest and best in tho county. Kern &-Brittson are to day the best prepared to satisfy the people with No. one foot wear. ts Finest line of confectionery in the city at the new bakery and restaurant three doors south of Postofflce. My wife says the best shoes she ever wore, she bought of Kern & Brittson’s. 4G 4 Now is the time to subscribe for the Democrat. Tony gives the best bargains in boots, ■hoes and rubber wear in the city. 38 ts •' 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 If you want a good bargain in shoes of the best in the city, or of more common grades, go to Kern & Brittson’s and you will be entirely satisfied that they sell the best goods, and cheaper than any’other place in the city. If The people are learning that it • isn’t necessary for a man to Jbe a century old in order to give them the best shoes for the least monqy. This is being exemplified at Kern &JBrittson’B every day. u k■ • . « ...

The Decatur Democrat.

OBITUARY. Eli Zimmerman was born in Washington township, Adams county, Indiana, October 23, 1842, and died February 10,1894, age 61 years, t months, and 19 days. He was the son of Eli and Polly Zimmerman, the u father was born near Harper’s Ferry, Maryland. Eli Zinynerman was reared amid pioneer scenes on bis fathers farm, and on the one which he lived and died. His education was received in our Public schools at which in those days consisted of only a few months in the year. His landed estate in Washington township consisted of about 1000 acres of choice land. He was married to Miss Melinda Dryer, a native of Pennsylvania in 1867, and to them were born three children,—two of them now living, George and Isaac. The funeral services were held in the M, E. church of our city, and were conducted by Rev. H. 11. Smith of the Baptist church; assisted by Rev. E. T. Gregg, of the M. E. church; Sam Henry Post of our city, of which the deceased was a member performing their part of the services at the close. While the weather was the most inclement that could be expected, caused by the greatest snow-storm ever witnessed in Decatur by the oldest inhabitant. the church was filled with friends and relatives of the deceased, and seldom, if ever, was there a greater attendance of all the professions and avocations of our city than on this occasion. The immediate relatives of the deceased and the pall-bearers from Sam Henry Post accompanied the remains to Maple Wood Cemetery where they were laid to rest, mourned by a large circle cf friends and relatives. Thomas 11. House was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, August 19,1825, and died at bis home in Root township. Adams county, Indiana, February 13, 1894, aged 68 years, 5 months and 25]days. He was reared on a farm, and remained at his birthplace until 1850, when be went overland to California, in company with four companions. They started from home March 10, and at St. Louis, Mo., they supplied themselves with team and outfit and started across the plains. They encountered many hardships in their Journey— running otft of supplies on two occasions; the last one before reaching Sacramento, California, they traded their team of horses for twenty pounds of flour. During his stay in California, which was about two yean, he engaged in mining and other pursuits. On his return home in Pennsylvania he remained about six months, then went to Ashland county, Ohio, J uue 30,1853, he was married to Susannah Shaffer, who was born in Ashland county, Ohio, March 25,1835. Mr. and Mrs. House have had five children, two of whonfare living—Angeline, born May 15,1854, is the wife ot Hiram W. Smith, and is living iu Allen county, and Morton E. House, born September 10, 1860, and married to Miss Emma Brown. Mrs. J. D. Stultz, who died July 18,1886, was also a daughter of the deeeased. Mr. House was a member of the United Brethren church. During the war he served three years as a member of Company “E,” 19th U. S. Infantry, and participated in the battles of Pittsburgh Landing, Mission Ridge, Murfreesborough, Chicamauga. He was taken prisoner after the battle of Chicamauga, and paroled soon thereafter and sent to Nashville, } Tennessee. The funeral services were held at Pleasant View church, and the remains interred in the Monmouth cemetery. Michael G. Coffee, seventh son of Daniel and Margaret Coffee, was born in Adams county, Indiana, on the 29th day of January, 1856, and died at his home on Madison street, in this city, February 10,1894, aged 38 years and 12 days. He resided in Adams county all his life anil was at one time Justice of the PiSle of Washington township, and for the last five years was engaged in the restaurant business in this city. “Mike was a good fellow” is the words that fall from the lips of all who hear of his demise, lie leaves a widow and many friends to mourn the loss of one so young and good The funeral was held at the St. Mary's Catholic church on last Monday morning of which church he was always a faithful member. I • . John Lammerman, an old and respected citizen of Decatur, is gone. His death occurred last Monday, and his remains were interred in Maplewood cemetery On Tuesday afternoon. Ills sickness was of a brief period, and his death was a great surprise to many, as be was on our streets, following bis daily avocation, (that of delivery clerk for Hart Brothers, City Mills,) on Wednesday of last week. He leaves * wife, who is also very low and not expected to long survive him, and two daughters, Mrs. Joe Thomas and Miss Lizzie Lammerman. Mr. Lammerman was born in England, and was 68 years, 7 months, and 13 days old at the time of his death. .6-* 7 ■ ;■ .

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, FEB. 1(5, 1894.

COUNTY PRIMARY TICKET. For Auditor. J W. H. H. FRANCE. ; Dem. NOAH MANGOLD. ; ; • For Clerk. ; D*"-: JOHN H. LENHART. :Den,.: GEORGE M. T. HOUCK. : JOHNH HUN YON. For Treasurer. ipem.: DANIEL P, BOLDS. • For Recorder. : I)em : WILLIAM BAUGHMAN. ■Dem" HARRY B. KNOFF. : De[n ; JONATHAN FLEMING. ’ ; HARVEY HARRUFF. :Dem.. For Sheriff. : Dem : SAMUEL DOAK. : PETER P. ASHBAUCHER. For Coroner. iliom.; 8. C. CLARK. ■DemJ JOHN E. SMITH. For Surveyor. ffi J W. B. FULK. : WILLIAM KELLEY. : : 8. F. BBBBBOWER. - O.F. KINTZ. For CommiMloner—2nd Dl*t. ; D-m : EDWARD PELZ. w : CONRAD BRAKE. = Dem. : HENRY H. MYERS. •DemJ E.H.LIBRUN. : Dem : JOHN W. MCKEAN. For Commissioner—3rd Dist. ■Dem SAMUEL FETTERS. •Dem DAVID ECKROTE. Central Committee. •Dem.: ••••\" • ■ ••■ :Dom.: •••'•••••'»••••> There will be meeting of Sam Henry Post to-morrow night, Wanted.—Every smoker to try Black Rose . 58 S Everybody is invited to be present at the court house on Washington’s birthday. A clear Havanna cigar, sc, at W. 11. Nachtrieb’s 48 8 Ex-Sheriff Moique McGriff was in the city this week shaking hands with friends at long range. Best smoke in Decatur, Black Rose. W. H. Nachtrieb. 48 8 Commissioner Sam Fetters is in the city, setting up his pins for re-nomina-tion. Smoke Black Rose sc. W. II Na ch trieb. 48 8 Mrs, Dr. Holloway spent Sunday with her daughter and family, Will Winch, at Warren. Ex-Commissioner Crawford is reported as near deaths door. He is a brother of our townsman John Crawford. Col. Welfley has forwarded bis bond as Postmaster to the department. But a few days will pass until the Co), will be commissioned. INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERSi-All voters must stamp the square In front of the name of the candidate they wish to vote far. Do not stamp outside of square. If you do your vote will be lost. The meeting at the court bouse on Washington’s birthday will be one of the most interesting of the season. Everybody is invited. 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. iW

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Subscribe for the Democrat. Go to John Mayer’s Tor first-class brick. ißtf Now is the time to subscribe for the Democrat. Best and cheapest time of hanging and vase lamps at Yager Bros. 38 ts Wanted:—2,ooo feet for Kern & Brittson’s best shoes. ts If you want good goods, cheap good, go to I). Hunsckier. 45 4 Chronic constipation is easily cured with Power Pills. For sale by Holthouse A Smith. f Remember everything is engraved free atD. M. Hensley’s jewelry store. 33tf For Sale: —House and lot Enquire of Daniel Schlegel. 32tf Leave your orders for fancy cakes at the new bakery, three doors south of Postoffica-. ' Subscribe for the Democrat? Now is the fime to subscribe for the Democrat. Go to the Democrat office for fine job work. , Will Christen, architect. Office over Pete Holthouse clothing store. qtf A few choice lots yet lor sale at an extremely low price in the new addition to the city of DecTp r. , For priceland terms call on Grant Railing. 43-ls-The Failing Season. The custom of lenten observance, which tends as far as possible to do away with the superfluous habit of eating, extended away back into the antiquities, when, according to some of the authorities, even the bacchanalian politicians of the eternal city were wont to cease feasting and drinking during the forty hours which then constituted lent. After the abstinence [idea, which at first was confined entirely to the Catholic church, bad become deeply footed at Rome, itsjinlluence spread to Spain, where at Toledo in the;seventh century a Catholic council decreed that the person who ate meat during lent would not be entitled to participate in the resurrection. The time of fasting gradually extended from forty hours to forty days, the period between Wednesday and Easter. The theory upon which lent is founded is that the ilesh, being addicted to sin, must be punished by lack of sustenance, and there are thousands of Catholics who would rather lose their right arms than to eat more than one meapa day during lent. It is allowable, however, to partake of a slight repast, about one-fourth of a regular meal, composed, usually of a few crackers and a cup of coffee, of mornings and evenings, while the full I meal is partaken of at noon. John Henry Bremercamp.of Minster, . Ohio, dropped in on us Wednesday, and i will remain for a few days wife and son, of Bluff ton, were in attendance at the funeral i of Eli Zimmerman last Monday. Marshal Cowan and Seymour Worden with their Dutch caps on present a very military appearance. Mrs. Nellie Lukens, of Harlon.; lowa, is visiting her mother, Mrs. o Kate Champer, and other friends here. Al Ayers, who was visiting his sick brother at Marion last week has returned home and reports the sick as improving. We are under obligations to Dick Menefee, a former typo of this office. I for late copies of the Viola, Wis., Intelligencer. 64. Peter Holthouse was in attendance at the funeral of a relative oyer in Mer I cer county, Ohio, the forepart of this week. Mrs. John Bucher of Root township, is visiting relatives and friends at New-I ark, Ohio. She will spend three weeks > in that vicinity. The Baptist church congregation of our citv, presided over by the Rev. 11. 1 11. Smith, will continue their evening ■ services all this week. A cordial invi- ‘ tation to attend is extended to all. Fourth and, Adams staeeto. , ... '

Our Public School*. Special exercises will be held in all departments of the Public schools, Friday p. mwFebruary 23rd. In some of the rooms Washington’s birthday will be observed; in others Longfellow’s. A great effort is being made to make these exercises superior to any that the schools have ever given. The Teachers and Superintendent most cordially invite all who are interested to come and spend an hour in our schools. They know you will be fully paid for your trouble and time, as well as encourage the pupils and teachers. Let the patrops of the schools turn out and see for tbem-selves what our schools are doing; you will be most welcome we assure you. See the announcement of John McKean, candidate for Commissioner. “Lover” Miller has succeeded Theo. Droppieman as agent of the Adams Express Company at this place. ~~ Commissioner Henry Holbrok, shipped a car load of nice fat bogs from Williams Station to eastern markets last week. Hon. S. W. Hale of Geneva, took advantage of the night change tit trains on the G. R. & 1., and presented himself to friends of our city Wednesday night, last. Smith Belt, are paying the highest cash prices for Clear White A»h logs, cut 12 feet long, 12 inches and over at the top end, must be clear and staight. 48 ts We learn that our esteemed contemporary, the Decatur Journal, has again changed managers: Mr. Cook disposing of his interest to Mr. Frank Crill, who j has been foremanizing thereon during the past four years. Success gentle- 1 men! / ’ Oh! oh! for the corner of the public square, you will find L. Hart ready and willing to wait on all both great and small, with the finest line of fancy goods, and candies, hot popcorn, peanuts, and cigars. L, Hart’s Fruit Stand. 4-5 ts CHANGE OF PRECINCTS. Voting Precincts in Decatur will be changed from 2 to 3. Ist. ward will vote at factory office. 2nd. ward in Hremerkamp bnildiug on Madison street. 3rd, ward at Romberg** livery barn. Ry order of, J. W. BOSSK, t.Tir'n. Pro Tein. Mrs. Katharine Oinlor, wifeofNicholaus Omlor. maiden name Schone, died at her home on Fourth street, last Monday morning. Her sickness was of I long duration, lasting for more than a I year. The funeral services were con- ■ ducted by Father Wilkens at the St. Mary’s Catholic church, of which the ! deceased was a devoted member. A , husband and several children, besides a ( host of friends followed the remains to ■their last resting place, {be Catholic j cemetery. She was in her 56th, year. ! Misses Nellie Ellsworth and Robie Pierce gave a. Valentine party to a number of tlfeir friends on last WedI uesday evening at the home of Miss Nellie Ellsworth. Among the amusements of the evening were a Valentine ’ box and it Valentine string: after which I refreshments were served. The house Hieing beautifully decorated in pink. ! The souvenier of the evening being a , pink rose. After which the guests dei parted sos their homes, 'each having ■ had a merry time. A Rare Opportunity given to the i people or Decatur, by Professor M. N. ! Plnmmadore, of Fort Wayne,, whois hero on Thursday of each week, for the I purpose of teaching the Violin*. He is i regarded as one of leading teachers jin the State as the “King of all Instruments,” having had an experience of j twenty years, being associated with some of the best artists in the country, i As a test of his ability one of bis ! many advanced pupils, Miss Merica, of Auburn, Indiana, was given a free scholarship last fall, to the College of Music at Chicago. For further information call at Y’ager Bro’s. Drug Store or Terveer’s Hardware Sttjpe.

PreMed The Limit. The greatest snow-storm and blizzard ever witnessed in the city made its appearance last Monday morning. Commencing with a gentle down-coming of the “beautiful” as early as six o’clock, it continued all day ; increasing in force and quantity as the day advanced. Second street, on the east side, and adjoining the sidewalk, the snow was drifted to a height of five feet or more, giving it the appearance of a long line of breastworks. Travel by vehicle was suspended entirely, and only those ; who had to go ou» were visible on the ' streets. The amount of snow precipitated during the day, is estimated to be about eight inches. ' Refuted. The man who was arrested and taken 1 to jail under the name of James Cap- ' tain for stealing seeds and selling it, is mistaken by many to be John Captain, now of Adams county a well known , citizen who for many 7 years resided in’ ; Wells county. ; The above named James Captain is a , stranger who appeared in Adams conn- ( ty about three months ago claimed the name of Captain and said be was related to JohnXJkptain who never knew 1 the man and has never seen him since. ' Marriage License. I I ■ - — The following marriage license have been issued since our Lut’report. B. F, Blossom toJMiunie Lee. J. N. Hoaglen to Opha Lush. I Sine T. Wecker to Sarah C. Cronister. < Stephen D. Priest to Rebecca Porter. . Chas. S. Mumma to Clara H. Tablet, i David Shoenbeck’ts Mary Moser. 1 J. C. Evans to Maggie M. Malloiiee. 1 i Remember we absolutely agree to . save you $-5.00 on every set of harness, , hand-made, and every wagon (The Smith ; bought of us, and warrent them as good as you can buy anywhere. 1 47 4 Ellsworth, Meyers & Co. 1 To Voters:—Every Voter Must , Be Careful To Stami* in the square in front of the name, for the candidate he intends to vote for. Fresh Fish:—Mr. Dyonis Schmitt is prepared to serve his patrons and the public generally with fresh fish every day at bis Monroe street Meat Only first-class fish will be handled. 47 2 The finest ten years old Guck- ' enheimer pure Rye Whiskey at 15c a drink or two for 25c. For Sale only' at D. M. Byers’s, corner Second and i Madison streets, Decatur, Ind.. A fine free lunch at all times. 37 40 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 FARMERS! When in the city look for the “Red Lettered Banner" • where you can get all grades of boots, shoes and rubber feoods at prices to suit the buyer. 36 ts , We now have the agency for the nicest, best and most easily handled binder and mower on the market, the “Milwaukee." Come in and see the sample and you will buy no other. Ellsworth, Meyers & Co. 47 4 Fob 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 ot wood for tile. Krick, Meyers & Co. 35tf ■: — Listen!—We will test your eyes corI rectly the errors of refraction and give you a glass which exactly suits your eyes for the same pritje you will pay for glasses where your eyes are not examined, The correction and examination is free. Glasses you pay opticians that travel $6 to *lO for, we »ell at *3 to SO. Call and see us, at D. M. Hensley’s jewelry store. 33tf A CARD? To my Friends and Customers: 1 have moved my store to Monroe street, opposite Bowers’ hardware store, where I will be pleased to see all my old customers and as many new ones as will be pleased to call on me. Thanking my old customers for past favors and hoping for a continuance of your trade. Im am Very Respt,, +IFB D. UnmcKER.

NUMBER 48.

Samuel Magner is troubled with Whdoping-cough. Mr. Theodorte Droppelman has resigned his position as express agent. I. ou Peoples, editor of the Upland Monitor, was shaking hands with friends here this week. Martin Kice, Jr , editor of the Masonic Advocate, made this, office a pleas ant call this week. Mrs. J. Fonner and daughter, of this city, were the guests of Miss Myrta Numbers, of Monroe. Dr. C. S. Clark has returned home from Chicago, where he has been attending the Past Graduate Medical School of that city. The Decatur High School respectfully invites the patrons of the school to be present Friday, at the exercises to be held at the High School building. Mrs. Emma Smith, of St. Paul, Minn., arrived in the city last Tuesday night* She will be the guest of her mother-in-law, Mrs. George Smith, of corner of Fourth and Jackson streets. Wm. Turner, of Mt. Corey, Ohio, has been spending some time with friends here. He formerly was a resident of this county. He is one of the Democrat's old subscribers, and always has a good word to cheer the editor. Hattie Mann, daughter of Ashley Mann, died of Consumption last Friday night. She was eighteen years ol d her funeral took place at the Mt. Pleasant church, Sunday forenoon and was enterred in the Reynolds cemetery. The County Commissioners of Indiana by decision of the Attorney-Gen-eral muijf supply the County Superintendents of schools with postage stamps, stationery and pay such other expenses as may be incurred in the discharge of their official duties. Those nickel and penny-in-the-slot are gambling devices just as much as faro layouts and sweat boards are, no matter whether the prize gambled for is a cheap cigar or mdney, and more surely instill and encourage a general taste for gambling. We have been authorized to mention to our readers and the many friends of C. M. France, that hereafter there will be no mixing of "water and milk” in bis. He has deserted the broad and much-traveled path: and will henceforth confine himself to Presbyterian rules. On account of the misplacement of the manuscript 2opy by some of tbe compositors of this office, tbe name of John W. McKean, candidate for Commissioner in tbe Second District was leftout of the announcement column last week. We owe Mr. McKean many apologies for this inadvertentcy, and hope that his chances for nomination have not been descreased thereby. J. W. Place, of Decatur, Ind., who contemplates the location of a branch of bis ice cream factory in Mansfield, was in the city yesterday. He will occupj’ a room on North Alain street, between'Fourth and Bloom. The branch here will be looked after by Frank France, who is now in the hotel business in Fort Wayne.—Mansfield >Ohio) Daily Shield. January 20,1894. The railroads haye made a rate of 14 fares for the round trip to per Sons de- ■ siring to attend the Conference, which is to be held at Terre Haute February 20 and 22. Reduced rate tickets will be good going on the 19, and 20, and rej turning not later than the 23rd. Those going to lhe Conference should ask ticket agents for the reduced rates. ErnistT. Bicknell, Sec’y Board of State Charities. Born, Friday night. February 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey 11. Hart, a nine pound girl. Mother and daughter doing well. Harvey made the Democrat office a pleasant call the next morning, and all sorts of overtures were made to the fraternity to have some-thing in the shape of cigars and sich; but as we had switched onto other habits, declined with thanks, wishing himself, wife and daughter all tbe happiness that mortal uerson can command. Frank Adelman, Jr., who has been attending to the wants of Dr. T. T. Dorwin. for the past five months as nurse, left the city last Sunday* night. His destination is Hot Springs. Ark., where he will go into business and also take treatment for rheumatism, from which affliction, he has been a sufferer these many years. A host of Frank's friends accompanied him to the depot, where bon voyage ami hand shaking were extended until the train for St. Louis, departed. John Knaval, one of the three parties who stole meat from Mrs. John Jacobs, of near Monroe, a few weeks ago, and who was arrested and tried before Squire Simeoke and in default of b*il sent to jail, received his final sentence last Wednesday. Be will be sent to the Michigan City Prison for the period of one .year, and disfranchised for? the same period aiid pay a fine of one dollar and cost.. His partners, Urick and Brandyberr.y 'are still at large, and will remain so until some one apprehends them and return* them for Mai. l■ ' .