Decatur Democrat, Volume 38, Number 16, Decatur, Adams County, 5 July 1894 — Page 5

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Berne Items. Quite r good deal of sickness in about town, and there were seven deaths since our last writing. Wm. Logansport, while laboring at the Jiarne stave mill met with a sad accident by losing three fingers. * H. Harruff is seriously sick. Sam Shindler made a flying trip to Ft. Wayne last Thursday. Threshing season will soon commence. A number of Geneva people were in our town last Sunday. — Berne was not at all dead on the 4tlr. From 13 o’clock Tuesday night there was a continual thunder of dynamite explosions until morning. About nine o’clock the Decatur Juvenile Drum Corps, led by Mr. John Mayer, was heartily welcomed Into our town. The boys had quite a military appearance while going through the various movemets on our streets, and their druming was most excellent. They were highly admired by the large crowd which gathered here. The town extends thanks to them for the excellent work they did. Come again, boys. At ten o’clock the industrial parade took place, after which followed several balloon ascensions. After dinner the band and drum corps met the speaker at the train and escorted him to the place of speaking, where the speaker, Mayor Reed, of Decatur, made a very able address which was listened to by many. Next came horse racing which proved Frank Sullivan, of Geneva, as winner; then came foot racing which resulted in Mr. Brandyberry’s favor. The boys’ race was won by Arthur Shaw and Ermin Mentzer, of the drum corps. Then followed day fire works. The entertainment in the evening consisted of fire works, balloon ascensions and plenty of good music. The crowd was large and all report a good time. Thanks to the B. B. Band for their good music. EAMT FOHKITRUS. Lizzie Brown, of Peterson, opened a subscription school at Dist No. 5, Kirkland tawndhp, within enrollment of 23 scholars. Society at Zion chapel every Thursday evening. i John Brown, of Peterson, and brother; of .Honduras, were at Bluffton last week. The Dunkards at Pleasant Dale closed their meeting, last Sunday evening with only one conversion. It you wish to see fine stock you should visit the farm of J. D. Huffman in Kirkland township. The ice cream social at Peterson was a grand success. On last Friday evening Wm. Fulk met with a severe accident at his saw mill, while attempting to take a sliver from under the saw. His left hand was badly cut and breaking his middle Anger and dislocating his arm at the elbow. Dr. Cook dressed the wounds. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jahn, a boy, last Saturday night. Mark says it is another Democrat . 4 James Glick and Miss Carrie Reber and Franklin Babcock and sister, Cora, were at IpleasantVallev last Sunday.

it »Jt I'aiviiship Hems, ’Tin the harvest time and the farmers are very busy reapiug their wheat. Charley Shephard, of Markle, Ind., was again in this vicinity last Sunday shaking hands with his friends. Mrs. Gust Wolfla, of Decatur, attended the singing at Salem last Sunday Charley Kern was the guest of Miss Ada Archbold last Saturday evening. Samuel Shephard and Willie Casady were the guests of Samuel Cramer last Sunday. Charley Mumma star rd out on horseback last Sunday evening u, attend the Children’s meeting at Salem. Ou ms way his horse became frightend and throwed him off, but he was.not seriously hurt. Lewis Swartz, while changing a hay fork last week was badly hurt by the ladder slipping and letting him fall to the floor a distance of about sixteen feet. Plcashnt Mills Items. Alpheus Acker contemplates erecting a new dwelling house early next spring. Rev. H. H. Smith will breach at the Baptist church next Sunday at 3 o’clock p. m. Dick Boyd and family, of Decatur, were in the village last Sunday calling on friends. * . Dr. Vizard took a flying trip to Decatur last Tuesday. Milt Hower, of Moon-eye was in the village last week calling on relatives and friends. Madam Rumor says that there will be three weddings here in the near future. Miss Anna McCollough spent the 4th at Willshire, Ohio. Miss Clara Porter was at Fort Wayne, the fore part of the week calling on friends. Miss Lillie Hardesty, who has been at Gas City for some time, returned home Monday. Miss Maud Bycrt, of Fort Wayne, is the guest of Wm, Porter and family. Pleasant Mills can soon boast of three churches. The Methodist denomination are preparing to lay the foundation in a short ti me. Willshire Items. Wheat cutting is the order of the day. We located the first oil well yesterday, and are getting out material tor a derrick. Miss Mane Ross has gone to Rensselier, Ind., on a three weeks visit. James Wimer and wife, of Hoytesville, Ohio, and Farnk Baker, of Portland, attended the funeral of the son of David Baker. ’ Quite a serious runaway occurred last Sunday evening to Mr. Derrick and sister while out driving. The Fourth has come and gone. Old Willshire Ison top again and celebrated In grand " style. We understand that the brains and talent is gone since the preacher editor and prof, have moved away. Too bad for Willshire. iy. -- .4 ’'V'' A '

Monroe Hems. Wheat is about all cut and in shocks. Oats and corn never looked better ana. will be a large yield. Dr. Kahn, of Craigville. passed through here last Sunday enroute to see his parents. —Maybe. Everbody, especially our farmers have forsaken Monroe and take their trade to Decatur or Berne. They report higher prices for trade and cheaper goods. There may be something in that. Miss Dora Gibson, of Decatur, visits Monroe every Monday of each week, teaching music. Remember next Saturda nighty the ladies so M. E. church at Monroe will have an ice cream festival that will outrival anything before. The Drum Corps of 16 boys led by John Mayer will be on hand and discourse the coarse part of the music, while there may be some fine vocal music, which ought to be there on such occasions. Last Monday night a week was the ending of the 34th year and the beginning of the 35th year of the existance of our worthy neighbor and friend, Henry Laughrey. His wife and friends appreciated his coming and sojourn so much so, that a surprise was inaugurated. Chickens were slaughtered, cakes and pies of all kinds were’ baked and' fruits hud sauces were in abundance, in fact a good old-fashioned supper was had. The many friends poured in and enjoyed the special occasion to the fullest capacity. The wife was a little careless in her endeavor to keep everything secret, leaving the Chicken feathers where they wjere seen by Henry which aroused suspicion, also demands were made of him for money; sugar in excess, &c., which created an idea, so Henry caught on, and when everything was in readiness in popped Henry at the back door unexpected to the multitude which created a furore among them. Yet without he was hailed and greeted by all. He was very much surprised to see his tables loaded with everything that was good for the inner man. Ills company remaining after with him late in the night. The Itimizer of Monroe, with his family, attendended the 27th birthday surprise of Mr. Frank Ray, at his mothers, Mrs. Jane Ray’s farm residence. We were surprised to see so many friends there from far and near to welcome Frank on his journey to batchelordom. The young ladies looked queer and discouraged when Frank would come in their presence and no doubt thought it was awful that a young man would live single so long. The young man was greatly surprised at such a crowd but was very much pleased to see everybody there to partake of the many fine dishes of ice cream, mountain cakes and other delicacies. The evening was spent with social chat and outdoor recreation. George H. Martz reports grasshoppers destroying the oats on his farm. : « For Salk—Brick and Tile, if you want to purchase, call and see our tile. Will be glad to give prices. Sizes from S to 30 utt

tttIINING TO WORK. Most of th*' Belt Kailroad Men at Indianapolis (io Back. SITUATION AT HAMMOND. Mob of 3<>o Cat Off Pullman* and Order the Engineer to Go Ahead —Sheriff Frederick. Powerless—He Call* For Troop. Lake Shore Train. Tied-Up at Laporte -Troop. Routed at Sacramento. • Indianapolis, .July s.—The local railway officials believe the strike is practically at an end, at least so far as Indianapolis is concerned. In their bulletin issued last night they say that only about 100 men are now out although the strikers claim that the number is several times this. About the Union station yesterday and last night affairs were very quiet. The police and special deputies kept the streets cleared at both ends of the station. This had the effect of keeping curious people away, and the strikers sought to see the men they wanted at other places than about the station. Telegrams received by the railroad officials late last night led them to believe that the end of the strike was at hand, and that within a day or so trains would be pulling in and out with the old-time regularity. Most of the men out on the Belt railroad returned to work. MOB IX POSSESSION. Another Call Sent the Governor For Troop, at Hammond. Hammond, Ind., July s.—Train No. 8 on the Erie road was stopped by a mob of 300 men when just over the Indiana line yesterday afternoon. Two Pullman cars were, cut off and the engineer ordered to go -ahead, which he did. Sheriff Fredericks had none of his deputies at hand, and was unable to do anything alone. Last night he sent a message to Governor Matthews asking for the militia. _____ Lake Shore Trains Tied L’p. Laporte, Ind., July <s.—The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern was tied up here last night. No. 11, westbound fast mail, is sidetracked here unable to get ,through. She has two coaches of new' employes and on their account is afraid to proceed further.

VICTORY FOR THE STRIKERS. ‘ Another Attempt to Move Train* at Sacramento Proves a Failure. Sacramento, Cal., July s.—Yesterday the most intense excitement prevailed here. The celebration of the Fourth was completely overshadowed by the stirring events arising from the desperate struggle between the Southern Pacific and the American Railway union. Two regiments of state troops put in their appearance in the afternoon, followed by a military surgeon with a bundle of bandages. The troops were ordered to drive the strikers from the depot. For a few moments the soldiers hesitated and then came a flat refusal to move against the strikers. They retired to the armory. The cause of the flunk was that the railroad officials wanted the strikers removed bv physical strength and not by a resort to arms. Fifty strikers appeared on the scene armed with rifles given them by a company of soldiers. No other attempts were made to move Pullmans. NOT- A WHEEL TURNING. All Attempts to Move Trains at San Francisco Abandoned. San Francisco, July s.—The strikers at West Oakland became aggressive last night and not a wheel is turning on the Southern Pacific. Not even ferryboats are running between this city'and Oakland. Several hundred strikers descended upon the railroad yards and roundhouses dt West Oakland, paying no attention to the protest of the hundred or more deputy sheriffs on guard. The men at work in the shops were forced to quit. leading from mole was effectually blockaded and the railroad company’ for the time being has ceased all attempts to run trains. The labor unions of Los Angeles are forming military companies and claim to have about 3,000 men enrolled. They have adopted resolutions indorsing the American Railway union. Arrested For Obstructing the Mail. Los Angeles, Cal., July s.—Six men comprising the strike committee of the American Railway union were arrested yesterday afternoon. Bail was fixed in each case kt $3,000. The men had not given bail up to a late hour but were searehing* for bondsmen. The indictment charges the men with having obstru fled and incited others to obstruct the carrying of the United States mails on regular trains of the Southern Pacific railroad. Express Ditched. Memphis, July s.—The Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis and the Memphis and Birmingham railroads are tied up tight. The St. Louis express on the Iron Mountain railroad was ditched by strikers near the bridge last night. No one was injured. The switchmen in the Illinois Central yards went out, but trains are being sent out as usual. Four Grand Eicurstoui »o Denver at Lew Than One Fare • Second and third weeks of June, third week of July and second week of August. Special days of each week the T. St. L. A K. C. R. R.. will issue low rate tickets to Denver, Col., and return; ample limits and privileges. C. C. Jenkins, G.P. A. Toledo, Ohio. N. B.—Colorado Tourist tickets are now on sale; return limit October 31. When in need ot smoking or chei ing tobacco call on Milt Byars, Second St. sign of “Big Injun,” .. ..

Mme. Carnot** Ronnon*. Paris, July 5. —Mme. Carnot, in writing her reasons for refusing a pension, I says: “The children and 1 thought that I Franco, by unanimously according magnificent national obsequies to M. Carnot, 'paid him the supreme and only homage worthy of the country and of himself.” Thrro BuMne** Men Drowned, East Rockaway.N. ¥.. July s.—Three New York business men were drowned at Hayes Island yesterday. John J. Mourer, Charles Mourer and John Smith were on the sloop Gazelle when the boat suddenly capsized and the three men tumbled into the sea and were drowned. Invitation to Mr. Gladstone. New York, July s.—Air invitation to visit the United States will be sent to Mr. Gladstone by the steamer Majestic on her next trip to London signed by prominent politicians and prominent gentlemen from nearly every state in the Union. Corbett Will Back Pl I miner. London, July s.—James J. Corbett declared in Birmingham his willingness to match Pliinmer against anybody of the same weight. Corfield preferred'„for £SOO or upward a side, the fight to take place either in England or America. JUST OFF THE WIRE. Cholera has made its appearance at St. Petersburg. The Boers and Zulus in South Africa are still fighting. The mother of the late General Boulanger is dead, aged. 92. Drastic measures are being taken in Germany against ararenists. Lord and Lady Randolph Churchill arrived at New York on the Majestic. The business portion of Hudson, Mass., was destroyed by fire. Loss J 1,000,000. The world’s 15-mile bicycle record was broken by W. S. Finnan at Carthage, O. Reports from Hong Kong place the number of deaths from the black plague at 2,298. An American named Josenh Hnbischer is being illegally held on a charge of murder in Brazil. As a result of the increase in the tax on whisky Cincinnati distillers have advanced the price 7 cents a gallon. Fritz, Brail, charged with making explosives at London, was found not guilty. He was supposed to have lieen an anarchist. The new cruiser Montgomery, while being made ready for a trial trip was badly damaged by an explosion of a boiler near Norfolk, Va. While on the stand in the French murder case at Ashland. Wis., Dr. Kempster said the governor gave secret instructions to the experts to find Garfield’s assassin sane.

Great Record Breaking Sale! A few days ago we advertised a Cut Safe. ‘That the people have appreciated -this has been exemplified by the large amount of goods that we have sold. THE KERN & BRITTSON Boot and Shoe House Have decided that this sale shall excel any effort previously attempted. Therefore, it will be in order to sacrifice, cut and slash values that will surprise the oldest boot and shoe man: Men's pat. leather Oxfords, $1.19. Former price $1.75 Russet Shoes, - j 2.25. “ 3.50 1.69. “ “ 2.50 “ Heavy Oil Grain Shoes 1.25. “ “ 2.25 Women’s Dong. Oxfords, 69. “ “ 1.25 “ Shoes - 85. “ “ 1.50 Everything else in proportion. All we say to you—- < Share in the Benefits that Accrue during this Sale. HTThese Goods Must Go. T / _ KERN & BRiTTSON._ «IMOHEY!!r» / c ‘ PERRY ROBISON will save you more money by buying - you Farm Implements of him than any firm doing business in Decatur. He will sell the WALTER A. VITOOD Harvester and Binder, Tire MINNESOTA Harvester and Binder, Tlie WALTER A- "WOOID allsteel JMEoXTver, Tne CAPITAL Wagon, Buggies, Surries, Hay T* aJac.es, Cultiva—tors, Plows, Harrows, Bay odder and Ladders. Everything kept in a general stock of Agricultural Implements you will find at “NOAH’S ARK,” OPPOSITE ROMBERG’S LIVERY SSABLE. PERRY ROBISON, Prop.

Croker Returns. New York, July s.—Richard Croker and two sons arrived yesterday on the Majestic in the best of health and spirits. Mr. Croker stated that he whs feeling well and had had a splendid time considering his short visit abroad. Ba i y rp-y RICHARD CROKER, would say nothing further, however. Mr. Croker was met at quarantine by Commissioner Daly, Peter Meyers and another friend, who boarded the steamer with Dr. Jenkins. Mr. Croker was driven direct to Tammany hall, where the Fourth of July-celebration was in progress. His appearance there was greeted by enthusiastic cheering. LIQUOR THE CAUSE. “*r— Young Man's Parents Want Damages For His Death. Keokuk, la.. Jnly 5.—-Suit for $25,000 each has been brought against Michael Maloy and Louis Barn escout by Robert S. Roberts. July 4, 1892, his son, Edward E. Roberts, came to Keokuk to celebrate. He became intoxicated, and in attempting to board a streetcar was run over and killed., Plaintiff charges that defendants sold his son the liquor that made him drunk ?nd caused his death. Deceased was 27 years old, an architect and contractor, making large earnings, and was the sole support of his aged parents. Opposed to Reorganization. Saratoga. N. Y., July 5. —The music teachers’ convention yesterday considered the plan of reorganization, but the sentiment was in opposition to making any change at this time. A piano recital was given in the afternoon by Emil Liebling of Chicago. It was followed by a discussion of vocal topics. A banquet was held last evening. Fatal Crossing Accident. Seneca, Kan., July 5. —Two men, named Mcßride and Scott, were driving ■across the tracks of the St. Joseph and Grand Island railroad at Axtell, when they were struck by the eastbound stock express, running at a high rate of speed, throwing them out Hud'killing Mcßride and badly injuring Scott.