Decatur Democrat, Volume 38, Number 5, Decatur, Adams County, 20 April 1894 — Page 8

<£KD®WiS'FOR SPRING AHO SUMNER. We have just received the finest line of Woolen Dress Goods and Fabrics we have ever shown. / ■ ■ FOR DRESSES-A NEW NOVELTY—WASH SWIVEL SILK, the latest Novelty out. NEW WASH DRESS FABRICS: GRUNKLED DAINTIES, DOTTED SWISSES. TINTED MULLS, ORGANDIES, ETC. Plain snd figured and Draperies. GOODS SOLD I’OK JESSE NIBLICK & SON.

Executor’s Sale of Real Estate. In the estate of Ell 1 Zimmerman. Sen, > OCOB BOli r Notice is hereby given that the undersigned executor of the last will and testament of said Eli Zimmerman, -on., deceased, will as such executor. on and after oa ■ •aSarday, the Slat day es April. 1894, At and on the premises hereinafter described situate in the City of Decatur. Adams county, U the State of Indiana, offer for sale at publie auction to the highest and best bidder the ■Cea elmpie of the following described real estate formeily owned by said decedent, situate tn the City of Decatur, in said Adams county, in the State of Indiana, to-wit: In-lota numbered 863, 864. 865, 886. 861. 868, AN). 870.671. 872, 873. 874. 875. 876, 577, 878,879. 880, 061.882.883, 884 and 885, all in Zimmerman s heirs subdivision of part out-lots numbered Mi, 16 and 17 in said City of Decatur, Indi na. Also the following described real estate In Mid City of Decatur, in Adams county, in the State of Indiana, to.wit: Commencing on the north line of the ’•igot of way of the Chicago and Erie railroad at a point which is 71% feet south of the northeast corner of the southwest quarter of section three (3) township twenty-seven (27) n rth range fourteen (14) east, in Adams county, Indiana; thence to run north on the section line 348% feet, to the south line of Oak street, in the City of Decatur. Indiana; thence sou' hweat along the south line of Oak stree 551% feet to the right of way of the Chicago and Brie railroad; thence northeast along \ the north line of the said railroad 534'. feet to the place of beginning. Also the following tract to-witr Commencing at the east line of Mercer street at a point 123 feet north of the northwest corner of out-lot number 13, in the City of Decatur. Indiana: thence to juu northwest along the east side of Mercer street 89 feet to the right of way of the Chicago and Erie railroad 8 rods and 102 3 links; ihenc southwest, parallel with the north line of out-lot number 13 6 rods and 15 links to the place of beginning. Also the following tract of land in Adams county, Indiana, to-wit: Commencing at the northwest corner of outlot number 13. in the City of Decatur, Indiana: thenoe running northwest along the east side of Mercer street 60 feet: thence northeast parallel with the north line of said out-lot number 13.11 rods and 5 links to the right of way of the Chicago and Erie railroad; thence northeast along tbe south line of said Chicago gnd Erie railroad, 96 feet to the north line of out-lot 13; thence southwestalong the line of Mid out lot number 13,15 rodsand 19% links to th» place of beginning Terms:—One third cash in hand on day of sale: one-third in nine months, and one-third in eighteen months from day sale. Deferred payments to bear interest at the rate of six percent- fromday of sale until paid, and to be eecured to the satisfaction of the undersigned. Said sate to continue until all said real estate faieold. Washinoton Steele. Executor of the will of said Eli Zimmerman, deceased. France & Merryman, Atty’s. 1-4 Sheriffs Sale. The State of Indiana. Adams county Ss: In the Adams Circuit Court of Adams county, Indiana. .Etna Life Insurance ( Company ) VS. ■( ' No. 4639. Jooob H. Miller, I Elmira Miller. (. By virtue of an order of sale | to inedirected by the clerk of the Adams Circuit Court of said county and state. I have levied upon the real estate hereinafter mentioned and will expose for sale at public auction at the East door of the Court House in the eity of Decatur. Adams county, Indiana, between the hours of 10 o’clock A. M. and 4 o'clock P. M. on Saturday, May 5, 1894, * The rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven years, of the following described eotate, situated in A dams County, Indiana, Jo-wit: ■•SCJIG north half of the northwest quarter of 6f»3tJiOn twenty-two (22.) township twenty-five (25) north, range fourteen (14) east, east of the Wabash river, containing 70 $9-100 acres excepting; commencing'at the northeast corer of said north half, thence south 48rods thence west 40 rods, thence north 48 rods, thence east 4ffrods to the place of beginning. 12 acres, and hereby mortgaged 58 acres; all in Adams county, Indiana. And on failure to realize therefrom the full amount of judgment, interest thereon and costs. I will at the same time and in the sumo manner aforesaid, offer for >.ale the fee simple of the above described premises. Taken as the property of .Jacob H. Miller! and Elmira Miller to satisfy said order of sale ' this 12th day of April 1894. Samuel Doak, Sheriff. 4-3 Daniel Erwin, Deputy. Nonce of FM settlement of Estate. Notice is hereby given the creditors, heirs and legateesol' George Schuler deceased. t<) appear in the A dams Circuit Court, held at Decatur. Indiana, on the 4th day of May, 1894, and show cause if any why tneflnal settlement accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs arc notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. Fred Schuler. Administrator. Decatur, Ind.. April 10 1894. Bchurger. Reed A Smith, Atty’s. 4-2 A few choice lots vet ror sale at an extremely low price in the new addition to the city of Decatur. For price and terms call on Grant Railing. 43-«

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Notice to Property Owners. Notice is hereby given to the property-own-ers on both sides of Second street, commencing at the north side of Court, street, thence south to the north side of Jefferson street. Each of you are hereby notified that the Common Council, of the City of Decatur, Adams county, Indiana, has passed resolutions to make certain improvements affecting your reality laying along said route described and the nature and character of the improvement shall be Is as follows, to-v>it: Bv grading, macadamizing, curbing and paving the said Second street with vitrified "you and each of you. are therefore hereby notified that the said council, on the Ist day of May. 1894, at 7 o'clock p. »«»• «t the OouucU Chamber. In the City of Decatur, will hear and detrmine any and all objections you may have to the proposed improvements, or the -sysswosis;« da^2° f Apri1 ' ,BM ' L. C. Dbvcss, City Clerk. Notice to Property Owners. Notice is hereby given to the property-own-ers on both sides of Fifth street, commencing at north side of Adams street thence north to corporation line. Each of you are hereby notified that the Common Council of the City of Decatur. Adanrs county, Indiana, has passed resolutions to make certain improve tnents affecting your reality laying along said route described and the nature and character of said improvement shall be is as follows, to-wit: By grading, and macadamizing the said Firth street with crushed stone. Y’ou. and each of you. are therefore hereby notified that the said Council, on the Ist day of May. 1894. at 7 o'clock p. m„ at the Council Chamoer. in the City of Decatur, will bear and determine any and all objections you may have to the proposed improvements, or the manner of con?t ucting the same. Bv order of the Common Council this 3rd dajel Apt ‘L L • i - L devoss. City Clerk. Sheritf’s Sale. The State of Indiana, Adams county, ss: In the Adams Circuit Court of Adams county, Indiana, Joseph Crozier, 1— va. > No. 18~0. William May. ) By virtue of an execution to me directed by the clerk of the Adams circuit court of said county and state. I have levied upon the real estate hereinafter mentioned and will expose for sale at public auction at the east door of the court house. In thecity of Decatur, Adams county. Indiana, between the hours of 10 o’clock a. m. and 4 o'clock p. m. on Saturday, April 28, 1894, The rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven years, of the following described real estate, situated in Adams county, Indiana, to-wit: The southwest quarter of section ten (10), townsnip twenty-eight i 2») north, range fifteen (15) east, except therefrom fifty-eight (58)acres cut of the northwest, part thereof heretofore deeded to Abeliue Johnson and John K. Johnson all in Adams county, and State of Indiana. containing one hundred (100) acres, more or less Andon failure to realize therefrom the full amount of judgment, interest thereon and costs, 1 will at the same time and in the same manner aforesaid, offer for sale the fee simple of the fibove described, premises Taken as the property of William May. to satisfy said execution this sth day of April, 1894. Samuel Doak, Sheriff. 3.3 Bf Daniel Erwin Deputy. sheriff’s Sale* The State of Indiana. Adams County, ss: lo the Adams Circuit Court, of Adams County. IndianaThe Union Central Life f Insurance Company | vs» I Cyrus H. Baldwin. -1 No. 4617. Emily J. Baldwin, j » Clayton D. Baldwin, , Calvin W. Pitts. I , By virtueot an order Os sale to me directed bv the Clerk of the Adams Circuit Court ot said County and State. I have levied upon the real estate hereinafter mentioned and will , expose for sale at public auction at the east door of the Court House in the city of Decatur Adams County, Indiana, between the ' hours of 19 o’clock a. m. and 4 o clock p. m.. on Saturday, May 5, 1894, The rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven years, of the following describedl. real estate, situated in Adams County, Indiana, ' The southeast quarter of the northwest quarter and the south half of the northeast quarter, north and west of the Wabash river : and the north h 'lf of the southeast quarter ; north and west of the Wabash river: all of the > above described tracts being in section 21. township 25. north range 14 east, ail in Adams ' county, Staloof Indiana. And on failure to realize therefrom the full amount of judgment, interest thereon and costs I will at the same time and in the same manner aforesaid, offer for sale the fee simple of the above described premises. Taken as the property of Cyrus Hr Baldwin, > and Clavton I). Baldwin, et al. to satisfy said . order of sale this 12th dav of April 1894. ’ Samuel Doak. Sheriff. 4-3 Bv Daniel N. Erwin, Deputy. Mann & Beatty, Atty’s. -

Notice to Property Owners. . Notice is hereby given to the property-owners . on both sides of the alley running north and > south between Eighth and Niuetb streets and Madison ands Jefferson streets , Each of you are hereby notified that the Common Council of the City of Decatur, I Adams county, Indiana, has passed resolutions . to make certain improvement« affecting your I reality laying along said route described and the nature and character of the improvement shall be is as follows, to-wit. I By the making, digging and constructing a i sewer on said alley. You, and each of you, are therefore hereby . no'ified that the raid Council, on the Ist day ■ of Mav, 1894. at 7o’clock p. m., at the Council ! Cha nber, in the City of Decatur, will hear . and determine any and all objections you may have to the proposed improvements, or the ' manner of constructing the same. Bv order of the Common Couniil this 3rd i dav of April; 1894. 3-2 L. C. Dbvobs, City Clerk. AM ORDINANCE Fixing certain Ward Limits in the City of Decatur. Whereas, The Common Council of the Citv of Decatur, Indiana, at regular meetings held on the 6tn day of March. 1894 and on the 3rd day of April, 1894, extended the corporate limits of said city over certain platted and onplotted terrritorv laying west of and contiguous to the City of Decatur, and Whereas, It is necessary that the boundary lines of certain Wards, iff the City of Decatur, be extended in accordance with such action of thwUouncil; therefor Sec. 1. ®e it ordained, that the boundary line of Third Ward In said City, be and the same is hereby extended westward so as tu take in and inelude ail that real estate not now a parr of said Ward whihch lays north of Monroe street, and that ah such real estate so taken Into said Ward shall, and is hereby declared to be a part of Third Ward, and the residence thereof shall exercise the right of franchise in said Ward. That the boundary line of Second Ward, in said city, be and is hereby extended wesiwaid so as to take in and include all that real estate not now a part of said Ward, which lays south of Monroe street, and all such real estate so taken into said Ward shall, and is hereby declared to be a pa rt of Second Ward, and the residents thereof shall exercise the right of franchise in said Second Ward. 7 SeC-.-2 This ordinance shall bo in full force and effect from and lifter its passage. Sec. 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a certified copy of this ordinance to be published for thre? consecutive weeks, commencing Friday. April 6, 1894. in tlie Decatur Democrat and Decatur Journal, two weekly newspapers, of opposite political faith,printed and published in said city. Adopted and approved in open Council of the City of Decatur, Indiana this 3rd day of April. 1894. W. H. Reed, Mayor. L. C. Devoss. City Clerk. 3 3 Notice to Non-Residents. The State of Indiana. Adfims county, ss. In the Adams circuit court, Augnst term, 1894. A. Elsie Deiner, a I vs. > Divorce, No. 4678. Henry G. Deinor. 1 It appearing from affidavit, fl led in theabove entitled cause, that Henry G. Deiner the above named defendant is a non-resident of the state of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the said Henry G. Deiner. that he be and appear before the Hon. Judge of the,Adams circuit courtnnthe 13th day of, August, 1894. the same being the first juridical day of the next regular term thereof, to be holden at the court house in the city of Decatur, commencing on Monday, the 13thday of August. A. D. 1894, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will be heard and determined in his absence. Witness, my name, and the seal of said court hereto affixed, this 9th day of April,, A. D, 1894. John H. Lenhart. Clerk. i>y E. Bert Lenhart,Deputy. April 9. 1894. ' C. M. France, Att’y for pltff, 4-3 Notice to Non Residents. The State of Indiana. Adams county, ss. In the Adams Circuit Court, April term, 1894. The Decatur National) , Bank, a corporation. 4 vs. > Attachment No. 4683. John S. Weber, | Peter Schneider. J It appearing from affidavit, filed in the . above entitled cause, that John 8. Weber Peter Schneider, ot the above named defend--1 ants are non-residents of the State of Indiana. ' Notice is therefore hereby given the; gala . John S. Weber and Peter Schneider, that they I be and appear before the Hon. Judge of the ; Adams Circuit Court, on the First day of . dav of the n« xt regular term thereof, to be , holden at the Court House in the City of Decatur, commencing on Monday the 13th day of : August, A. D. 1894, and plead by answerer ’ demur to said complaint, or the same will be i heard and determined in their absence. Witness, my name, and the seal of said court' . hereto affixed, this 18th day of April, A. , D. 1894. John H. Lenhart, Clerk. ’ Peterson & Lutz, Atty's for pltff. 5-3 i Sheriff’s Sale. The State of Indiana. Adams County, ss: In the Adams Circuit Court, of Adams County, Indiana. > Lenox Campbell, ] vs. ! No. 1874. Isaac J. Marsh. | Emma O. Marsh. J Bv virtue of an order of sale to me directed by the Clerk of the Ailaimf Circuit Court of sui'i County and State, I have levied upon the real estate hereinafter mentioned and will expose fflr sale at public auction at the east door of the Court House in 'the City of Decatur. Adams 'County Indiana, betwi im the hours ot 10 o’clock a. m. and 4 o’clock p. m. on Saturday, May 12, 1894, The rente and profits fora term not exceeding seven years, ot the following described real estate, situated in Ac’ams Countv, Indiana, to-wit: The east half of the southeast quarter of seciion tnlrty-ono (31). township twenty-sav-eu (27) north, range fifteen (i 5 rust,, oonttilhing < ighty(W) acres of laud in Adams county, Indiana. And on failure to realize therelToui.the full amount of judgment. Interest thereon and eosts,-! .will utiiiesamo tinie-and in -tire naimr manner aforesaid, offer for sale the lee simple of the above described premises. Taken us the property of Isaac J. Marsh and Emma O. Marsh to satisfy said order of sale, thia 19'h day of April, 1694 Samuel Doak, Sheriff, 5-3 Bv Daniel N. Erwin, Deputy. Reed & Smith, Att%s. Notice of Final Settlement of EstateNotice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees ol John M. Jacobs, deceased, to appear in the Adams Circuit Court, held at Decatur, Indiana, on the 24th day of April, 1894,and show ca use.lf anx, why the final settlement account* With thio estate ot said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs are notified to then and there make prootwf heirship, and receive their distributive shares. . a Mahuahet Jacobs, Adm’rx. Decatur. Ind.. March 39, 1894. France & Merryman. Att'ys. ( 3-2 : . . --'U* V i --Y4

Notice to tem Notice Is hereby given that there will he a public examination of leat hers at the pffioe ot the County Superintendent, in Decatur, Indiana, on the last Satunlny of each month. Applicants for license must "present the proper trustees certificate or other evidence of good moral character;" and. to liesucwesatul must pass a good examination tn orthography, reading, writing, arithmetic, geography. English grammar, physiology, history of the United States, science of educatiou and also answer a list of questions based on some standard work In literature. For March and April, 1804, the list will Ite based ort "The American Commonwealth”-—D. 0, Heath—edition. For the six months beginning with the May examination, Shaksepeare’s Julius Cwsar will be the basis for questions on literary work. Examinations for primary license will be held on the last Saturdavs or March. April and May, respectively. Examinations will begin promptly at 8:30 a tn. No license will be granted to applicants under seventeen years of age. J. F, Bnow, Co. Supt. " AjNiitiMiit of_Atounistratiir. — Notice % hc-by given that the undersigned has been app inted administrator of the estate of Benj lunti Martin, late of Adame county, deceased. Thu estate is probably solvent. Gbo. H. Martz. Administrator. April 13, 1894 5-8 Notice to Citv Tsix-payem. Notice Is hereby given that the street improvement taxes are now due, and must be paid not later (Man May Ist. 1 will be at the Common Council room on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings of each week until May Ist, next. Office hours, 7:80 to 8:80 p. tn All persona desiring to pay their street 1mBrovement assee»u>enta can find me at the me and place named. 3-4 F. B. McLban, City Treasurer. Notice to Non-ikeeldeuts. The State of Indiana Adams county, 88. In the Adams Circu.t Court, August term. 1894. Rachel Cole, ] * Mary A. Daugherty, ) Petition for Partition, Robert A. Rising no .4581. Laura Rising et al. J It appearing from affidavit filed In the above entitled cause, that Kabert A. Rising, Laura Bising Louis B. Rising. William H. Rising Alfred C. Rising, Etta Rising, Joseph Rtsilig, Mary Leieher and Peter Leisber. of the above named defendants are non-residents of the State of ludiana. Notice is therfore hereby given the said Robert A. Rising, Laura Rising, Louis B Rising William H, Rising, Alfred Rising. Etta Rising, Jrtseph Rising. Mary Leisher and Peter LOisher, that they be and appear before the Hon, Judge of the Adams Circuit Court, on the 13th day ot Augusi. 1894, the same being the first judicial day of the next regular term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in thecity of Decatur, commencing on Monday the 18th dav of August. A. D., 1894, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint or the same will be heard and determined in their absence. Witness mv name, and the seal of said court hereto affixed, this 9th day of April, A. D. 1894. John H. Lenhaht. Clerk. ByE. Burt Lenhart, Deputy. Peterson & Lutz. Atty’s for Pltff: 4-8 All 50 cents neck-ties sold at 25 cents at Ike Rosenthal. 4tf Fob Sale—Bicycle, good as new, paid $137.50, will take $5-5 for it. Call on D. M. Hensley. For Sale—Sixty-six feet of iron fence. Will sell at less than one half price. Call On D. M. Hensley. Lost—Between the Court House and C. & E. railroad, a gold bracelet. Finder please leave at this office. 11 Iw One Dollar No. 1 Jeans Pants sold at 50 cent per pair at Ike Rosenthal's Modern Clothing Store. 4tf Blackburn & Miller are headquarters for fresh reliable garden seeds, either in bulk or packages. A. R. Pierce old stand. 4 3 It will pay you to get prices of us when in need of paints. Our goods are first-class in every respect. 4-3 Blackburn & Miller. If you want to see an itninense assortment of bran new artistic wall paper go to. Blackburn & Miller, successors to A. R. Pierce. 4-3 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. 45 ts Mose Byers has arranged to sell the Kentucky Pure White Whiskey by the gallon or smaller qualities for family use. This is a high grade whiskey made for medicinal purposes. You will find him ou the corner of Second and Madison streets. / 4tf For Sale—The American Eagle left on exhibition at this office several months ago by Mr. John Stoutenberry, of Kirkland township, and which is properly cured and mounted, is for sale. Any one wishing to buy this rare bird can do so by calling at this office. Falk & Erwin have received a com plete line of instrumental and vocal music, and will give special sales each evening next week from 6 to 9p. m. Those interested in music are respectfully invited to attend these sales. Falk & Erwin. 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. 2t.f Listen!—We will test your eyes cor* rectly 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 travels 6 to $lO for, we sell at $3 to SO. Call and see us, at D. M. Hensley’s jewelry store. 3stf On account of bad health the flrm.of Donovan & Coffee was by mutual consent dissolved, Peter J. Coffee retiring. Mr. Coffeeiwas to great expense trying to improve his health. WenttoCalifornia ; witirthat View and was brought back : a corpse. All has incurred a heavy expensm, and now the widow call on all ; those owing the firm of Donovan & ' Coffee to come to her relief and settle ' up their indebtedness with the old flrib as she needs the money, 4-4

> . For meal# that will astonish you In qtiantity, variety and cleanliness, go to Jacob Martin's Star Bakery. d 0 w« Everything flret-classGrt Martin’s Btat Bakery and Restaurant. d«wsfl Jacob Martin, of the Star Bakery, is exhibiting at his place of business all the varieties of fruits and vegetables that are in season d« w 5-6 Just received a fresh stock of Timothy, Alsike, Orchard Grass, Red Top and Kentucky Blue Grass seeds by J. D Hale. BtdStw Crist. Bockiiechi has added to his already fine establishment a No. 1 Pool Table. Lovers of this game will find everything first-class at Crist's Place. 4bf Mose Byers Is not an Orangeman, but be is a little partial to yellow, asds evidenced by the handsome painting on bls business house front. Corbin & Railing were the artists. Lost, strayed or stolen, one (Ji-foot flag with 16-foot staff, and one Knights of Pythias sword with “Myers” engraved on the blade. Please return to C. T. Dorwin. 3-2 Kansaa Kxeuralona, April S2nd and May UfHli. The T„ St. L. & K C. R. R„ (Clover Leaf Route) will issue one fare excursion tickets—return limit days—April 22nd and May 29tb. The excursion territory covers nearly all Kansas and a portion of Missouri A rare chance for low rate tickets to Kansas City, St. Joe, Leavenworth, Topeka, Ft. Scott, Parsons, Cherryvale, Etc. Callon nearest agent for full information, or address C. C. Jenkins, General Passenger Agent, Toledo, Ohio. N. B.—Free reclining chair cars and Vestibuled sleepers via Clover Leaf Route. 1 Notice to Ga« ( oiiMimer*. The price for gas for cook stoves for May, June, July, August and September will be $1.40 per month, If paid before the 10th of each month or after the 10th $1.50. Rate by meter 16c per thousand, if not paid until the 10th of the following montl . Office 8 p. m. on Bth 9th and 10th of each month. All bills payable at Company’s office. These rules will be rigidly enforced atter May 1, 1894. By order of Board of Directors. 5-8 Jas. N. Fristoe, Sec’y. New Music Store. Falk & Erwin have opened a “Temple of Mus>c” on Madison street, and are headquarters for Pianos, Organs, Violin Fixtures, Sheet Music, Books, Etc. Ihey are also instructors in music and have already a large class under trainng. Entrance on Madison street, second door east of Sepond street. Its Money to Loan—Al 6 per cent on long Abstracts, insurance and collections. Fatm and city property tor sale. Call on Schurger, Reed & Smith. 42tf. 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 Go to John Mayer’s for first-class brick. 18tf Now is the time to subscribe for the Democrat. Koh Sale—Brick and Tile. If you want to purchase, call ahd see. our tile. Will be glad to give prices. Sizes from 3 to 20 inches. Willtake 500 cords of wood for tile. 4 • Krick, Meyers & Co. 35tf A SMALL FIKE MONUAIi NIGHr. The roof of the small building used by Coffee Bros, in which to mould their bread and other bakers’ material, was discovered on fire Tuesday about 1 o’clock a. m. The night watchman, Wm. Geary made the discovery and proceeded to give the alarm by going to the city engine house and ringing the bell. This he found hi bad condition, and only by hard work did he get enough alarm started from thaj source to arouse and bestir a few of our citizens to the scene of the fire. The file department was put in motion, but by the use of a few buckets of water—per hand—the fire was put out. Jerry. Coffee was seen this moining to give his views as io she cause of thelire. i|e was of the opinion that it was the work of an incendiary, as no fire was left burning by the baker, Frank Delmer, on quitiug work at lOo’clock. Beside Wm. Geary.tho night watchman, also visited the place as late as 11:30 and found no fire there. ELECTRIC TELEPHONE*, The patent- on Electric Telephones have recently expired, after running the • full term of 17 years. Tlii# opens a ’ field to public use, and lam prepared . to erect lines, connecting the lawyer’s office with, t,ie residence, tire railroad ■ station with some public office. Gom- ; muriication can be established between ’ the merchant’s residence; the stable can be reached by. wire; can be consulted without going out of the house, and a thousand other places can be connected so that ' direct communication can de obtained ' at a nominal cost. ' For prices, .terms, 1 etc., Address, Fred K. Shaefer, ‘ Berne, Ind. d3tw4tf I &r. and Mrs. John McMannis, of 5 Middlepoint, Ohio, are visiting their j daughter and family, Mrs. Geo. Gilbert, j Thov are accompanied by their son-in-law, J. G. Beery,- of Circleville, OM&

. J... -IK'Lia!JHIP. CIRCUIT COURT M3WI APRIL IN. IW4. State oases are about closed up unless something new turns up. She case of the Stale vs Brandyberry anti Urick has been continued; they entered Into recognizance In the sum of M 00; while Edp« Brandyberry was required to give bond as a witness in the case. The case of the State vs Jacob B. Neuenschwander charged with forgery I- set for next Monday. CIVIL CASKS. Michael Beeler et al vs Lydia Richter et al; final report filed and approved! Deborah Trim vs Ervin Thompson; amended complaint filed. Samuel Wagoner vs John R Badders; on trial before a Jury; an attachment ordered for Mrs. Sarah A. Wagoner. In each of the oases mrainst David Meich* Ing et ala Judgment was rendered for the sums set up in the affidavits in the attachment proceedings. W. Frederick Belneke vs Mary E Corr et al; title quieted in th&plaintiff. Hugh Daugherty vs John Hostetter etal; trial set for the fourth Thursday. Mary Burket vs Benjamin Burket; an amended cross complaint filed by the defendant. Dora Montgomery vs Warren C Montgomery; motion by defendant to dismiss the case. Malinda F Lynch et al vs Ora Dearmond etal; partition. James T. Merryman appointed’ a commissioner to sell real estate. Farmers and Merchants Bank vs Frederick Smith et al; Judgment for $341. The same vs John Hoffstetter et al; judgment for 1115. Decatur Rational Bank vs John 8 Weber and Peter Schneider; attachment; returnable the 18th day of August, 18W. Michael Beeler et al, vs Lydia Richter et al; Partition; final report filed, approved and commissioner discharged. Constantine Markt vs Wm Beeler; complaint on account; rule to answer. Godfrey Christen vs John L Durbin, Jos. E Thomas C W Hocker; trial set for 2nd Thursday. James Fred France vs Gideon Longenberger; demand $100; Rule to answer. Jacob Yager vs Samuel Wagoner etal; note; demand $110; default; Judgment $93.00 without relief. In the case of State against Joseph Walker, the courts found the defendant not guilty. The case Is the one which caused a considerble stir-about in the neighborhood of Peterson, where the defendant was teaching. He undertook to correct one of bls pupils,—Weldy by name, who didn’t seem to take kindly to the same, and concluded to “Buck,” This led to other and more forcible discipline on the part of the teacher, who was compelled to use an iron poker on the head of the pupil, in order to “hold the foit” Hence this law sujt. Peterson Lutz were attorneys for defendan J. S. HOWTO & CO. * HARDWARE, SASH DOORS, BLINDS, PAINTS, LINSEED OIL, LUBRICATING OILS, MYERS FORCE PUMPS, NEYS STEEL TRACKS, HAY CARRIERS, COOK & HEATING STOVES BINDER TWINE, ROPE, MILLBURN WAGONS, BUGGIES, IRON ROOFING, NEW HOME SEWING MACHINES, (Best on Earth.) HAY RAKES, • HAYLOADERS, HAY TEDDERS, BRYAN & PRINCESS BREAKING PLOWS, •FLYING DUTCHMANS, SULKY FLOWS, RIDING & WALKING CULTIVATpRS, CHAMPION REAPERS, MOWERS & BINDERS, i Latest Improved and the i World s Best. ' - ' - -.V We will sell as low as the lowest.* ui , .. - j■ • r Call and get our prices. J.S. HOWTOS* CO. .■• ' ■ ■