Decatur Democrat, Volume 38, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 28 December 1894 — Page 5

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BERNE. Once more without a grist mill. On last Thursday night at the dead hour of night, the town was aroused by the sound of whistles, the ringing of bells and the cry of fire. In a few moments the fire was located in the third floor of L. A. Sprunger & do’s grist mill. All efforts were put forth te save it but it was in vain. The mill was partially covered by insurance. It is thought that we will have a mill in run ning order again by spring. James S. Craig and wite, of Hayesville, O„ are the guests of their son and daughter, J. W. Craig and Mrs, O. Stengle and family, for a few days. Miss Alice Bergman is visitiife relatives at Portland this week. J. H. Schug, of Fort Wayfle, spent Christmas with relatives at this place. I - Ged. Slmison, of Bluffton, spenU Christ*~fnas with his brother, Sam and family. Theo G. Hopktns came up the street on Saturday morning of last week with a brand new hat and a box of cigars under his arm.and a 2x6 smile on his face. On inquiring what was the matter, we found that it was all on account of a 10X pound boy that arrived at his house. Oh Monday evening one of Berne’s young gents on asking for the company of a certain young lady, was granted the request providing he would bring his cousin and sister with him. It looks as if he was dead in it. ' . ~ A. F. Harruff, of Marlon, 0., spent a few days with his cousin, Bert, of this place. B. F. Welty went to Bluffton, 0., to spend his vacation. Miss Lulu V. Porter is the guest of her brother, H. S. Porter, at Decatur during her vacation. The programs at the Reform and Evangelical churches for Christmas eve were well rendered and largely attended. Misses Gertie and Ermie Harris left Monday evening for Starwood. Mich., where they will visit their sister for a few days. Amos Reusser who has been reading medicine in Chicago is at home on a vacation. Miss Maggie Kundred returned to her home at Kendallville, Wednesday. D. Baumgartner, of Willshire, O„ spent Christmas with relatives at at this place. Eli Baumgartner and Louisa Lehman were married last Sunday at the Menonite church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. F. Sprunger. A grand Christmas cantata, namely: “Jesus of Nazareth,” by Chas 11. Gabriel was sung |n the Menonite church on Christmas evening. The choir consisted of 120 members, under the dlrecdoh of D. C. Neuenschwander, of this place. Sop. Obligato solists, Itja Gllliom, Ernelie Welty. Sop. solists, Millid Welty, Katie Sprunger — AHo soloists,' Minnie* Sprunger, “Lyra Lehman. Contralto sollst, Helena Lichty. Bass solists, J. F. Lehman, D. C. Neunsch wander. Hanoist, Marv Lehman. , the request of the auflidhce they same I song will again be sungfon New* Years evening. / I “Z . / A Household Treasure. D. W. Fuller, of N. Y., says that he always keeps Dr. King’s New’ Dis- 1 ' covery In the house and his family has always found the very best results follow its , useMliat he would not be without it, is | procurable. G. A. Dykemau Mruggist. ] Catskill, N. Y., says that Dr. King’s, flew ’ Discovery is undoubtedly the best Cough remedy; that he has used it in his family for eight years, and It has never failed to do all that is claimed for it. Why not try 1 a remedy so long fried and tested. Trial bottles free at Blackburn Miller’s Drug Store. Regular size 50c. and fl .00. ' Successors to A. R. Pierce.)

OBITIAHY. " Lawsoii Linhard was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, March 18. 1820. and died at his home in Adams county, Ind., December 18,1801. aged 75 years and 9 months. He came to Adams qounty with his parents in the fall of 1839. settling on what Is known as the Linhard farm, where Mr. Rugg now lives. For two weeks while the little cabin was being built the little family were camped beside an oak log. The young men of today, with the farms nearly all cleared, with the convenience and comforts of civilization all about them, know bdt little of what it meaht' to be set down in the woods in those early days, with no ground to cultivate except as they first cut off the timber. But Mr. Linhard knew just what it Is to cut down trees and build the house, clear the farm, make the roads, build bridges and do many other things incideiii^p.pioneer life which we today find already accomplished. Surely, these sturdy pioneers have labored and we have entered into their labors. He not only helped to clear up his father’s farm, but also cleared up his own. On May 3,1846, he was married to Lois Brown, and for almost fifty years they have journed together along the pathway of lif£. Nine children, four sons and five daughters were born to them; two of the ..daughters died in childhood and- another passed away in the age of 33. One daughter living south of Indianapolis, was not able to be present, but -the remaining daughter and the four sons, one of whom John IL is the clerk of. the Adams Circuit Court, with their mother were permitted to be with their father in his last hours. Another of the old settlers has passed on. One by one they are gathered home. Their work is done, their toil is over. The church yard gate swings open to receive them. They rest from their labors and their works do follow them. May we cherish’the memory of those who have gone, and smooth the pathway of those who remain that in the few remaining years of their lives they may enjoy, the rest and comforts which their arduous toil and sacrifices so richly deserve. In the death of Mr. Lenhart we have lost not only an old settler but an honored .citizen, an upright, honest man. L The funeral services were held at the Alpha M. E. church Thursday morning, Dec. 20th. Rev. H. H. Smith of th,e Baptist ctrurch preached the sermon and Rev. Gregg of the M. E. church assisted in the services. The body was laid to rest id tKe near the church. * # * • PLEASANT VALLEY. Jap Walker, Chas. Martz and Sim Stogdill started- 'Christmas on a visit to Delaware county, Ind. Ben Blossom and wife are spending the holidays at Marion. v, J£M“9B<lay J December, 19th,. Mrs. William Gilbert. Funeral services Were held on Thursday at the Valley church. Interment at Ray’s cemetery west of Monroq,/ Married, Saturday, ty&Hember 22nd, James Kessler to Miss Rena "Johnson. Success to them in tbfeir marriage venture. Born, to Mr. and Walter Martz —a big boy. Miss Hattie Mann, of Decatur, was visiting over the Sabbath with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Lammiman. Your correspondent had the pleasure of attending a wedding feast last Sabbath at Levi Johnson’s, in Kirkland township, It being the celebration of the marriage of his daughter, Rena, to James Kessler, of Monroe. About 150 guests were present and it was an enjoyable occasion for all present. ' —-;-V — " ' Great reduction in Dress Goods this week. Ladies call and get a bargain. 41-4 Jesse Niblick & Son. ■ r. -Sr'=.»'■ . . - ■ .

TREBLE. Albert Werling and Miss Rose Scherry visited friends at Ft. Wayne, Christmas. H. L. Buuck was at Ft. Wayne over Christmas. . Nate Spark, of Markle, visited his brother. R. H Spark, and family over Christmas. j Mr. Babcock and sister, of south of town, were called to the bed-side of their father and sister, who were injured in a runaway at Kemp, Ohio, Monday. Henry Bentz is visiting friends at Huntington. Ed Meyers, of Fort Wayne, is visiting his mother, this week. Mrs. Kate Breiner went-to Tocsin, Wednesday, to visit her son a few days. Mr 1 and Mrs. Joe Daniels entertained friends from Muncie and Decatur Christmas. There was a surprise tendered Mr. John Breiner Christmas. PLEASANT MILLS. The Christmas entertainment at the Baptist church was a success. Porter, the barber, wears the longest hair. Prof. Winans, of the Geneva schools and his best girl sijput Christmas with hie parents at this place. A. M. Fuller, the grain merchant, is paying the highest market price for all kinds of grain. (?> * J S. B. MerrisS and wife went to Bluffton Moqiiav. to remain with friends until after New Years. Subscri >er for the Democrat and start in -with the New Year. Why not be wise once in jrour life. The Misses Tonya,of Van Wert, 0., was the guest of J. R. Boyd and family the first of the week. It is too bad Sadie but Anna will tell you all about it where Joe makes his rounds. Columbia Archie and wife of Menden. 0., called on friends the forepart of this week. Wagonmaker Ebresman and blacksmith Wagoner are putting up some hue sleighs. Mrs. John Conrad, of Delphos, 0., is visiting M. Boyer and family. The schools are progressing nicely under the control of Prof. G. W. Herless and Miss Settle Lee. A. J. Wood, the'merchant, will add to his grocery a large stock of dry goods in a few days. Mr. Woood invites you to learn his prices as he pays the highest prices for country produce. Dress Goods great reduction. Ask to see them. 41-4 Jesse Niblicja & Son.

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’ LINN GROVE. The Linn Grove Lodge, No. 683,1. O. O. F. elected the following officers for the ensuing term: William Wecliter, N. G.: Peter Hoffman, V. G.; Daniel Baumgartner, Sec’y; Fred Nead'erhouseer, Treasurer; A*. Haughton, C. B. Funk, J. Wolf, Trustees. Rufus Basinger, of Columbus Grove, 0., is the guest of Emil Erhart and family. On Christmas day at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Augsberger, Sr., two mtles north of town the marriage nuptials of Jacob R. Creider, of Clark county, Ohio, and Miss Mary L. Augsberger was solemnized by Rev. John Schenk, of Elida, Ohio. After congratulations were showered on the happy pair, all sat down to a dinner for the special occasion, to which some-* 85 persons were active in partaking. The wedded couple will rennin here and witness the dawn of the new year when they leave for Ohio where they commence life’s journey. .1, Douglass French and his newly wedded wife, of Whiting, Ind., are visitors to his mother. Mr. French is principal of the schools at the abovp named place. Died, at his home one mile northeast of town, John Hirschie, Sr., on Thursday evening of last week, aged 73 years and 7 days. Also on Friday evening at his residence, on the farm of John Snyder, three miles south east of town, John Roily. His demise was very sudden. His marriage had taken place less than two months ago. After the manner of custom Santa Claus madb his annual rounds distribute his tokens of regard to the many, while some may have been overlooked in his generotfs rounds, it was not wholly though partiality, but the shortage of his bank account . wrfs: the prime factor that his bestowments were not more larger. Old Nick’s intentions were good, and we ask a due allowance for his actions. - 'll* Our Comet Band serenaded several, of our business ahd private houses on Christmas evening. The Eastern Indiana Oil Co. have pulled the tubing of their well on the Wanner farm, and drilled 15 feet deeper, which enhanced the production and it is.now tbo premature to give the amount. The [tools in the Hartford Co’s No. 5, are stuck ’when 15 feet in the sand. The well has a fair showing of oil. The sand was penetrated ata depth of 1009 feet which is not over favor- j able. Notice of Election of Directors. Notice is hereby given the stockholders of the Decatur Creamrj’ Company, of Decatur, Indiana, that there will be held an election at the Decatur National Bank on Monday, January 14. 1895, between the hours of 1 and 3 o’clock p. m., for the pur-. pose of electing a Board of Directors for the said company. 41-2 W. A. Kueblek, Sec’y. Special Sale of Dress Goods this week. Call early and get a good selection. JJpssE Niblick & Son. 41-4 I .. . .: r ' * *.. . ;

JJANK STATEMENT. Report of the condition of the Decatur Na-1 tional Bank at Decatur. in the State of Ind - i ana, at the close of business. December 19,1894. x RESOURCES. Loans and discounts....... $150,961 77 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured.. 1,371 97 U.S. Bonds to secure circulation 12.500 00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds 2,406 2o Banking house, furniture and fixtures ..: 1.890 00 Other real estate and mortgages owned.... 700 06 due from National banks {not Reserve Agents)’ 3 542 92 Due from State banks and bankers. 566 44 Due from approved reserve agents.. 14.129 54 Checks and other cash items 390 59 Notes of other National banks 55 00 Fractional paper currency, nickles, and cents 330 .'lB Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz: SpecieS3,4t>7 55 Legal-tender notesll,s2o 00 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer 5 percent .of circulation 562 50 I Total/$904,884 91 LIABILITIES." Capital stock paid ins 50.000 00 Surplus fund 12,000 00 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes para 3.024 38 National Bank notes outstanding.... 11,250 th) Demand certificates of deposit 3K.218 17 Time certificates of deposit 89.59 C 36 T0ta15204,384 91 State of Indiana, Counts- of Adams, ss: I, C, A. Dugan, cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swearthat the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. C. A. Duo in, Cashier. Subscribed aud sworn to before me this 26th dav Os December, 1894. A. P. Beatty. Notary Public. Correct-attest. « J. B. Hoi.thouse, I J. D. Hale. Directors. R. 8. Peterson. I Notice of Election of Directors. Notice is hereby given to the stockholders of the Decatur National Bank, ot Decatur, Indiana, that there will be held an election at the Banking rooms of said Bank in Decatur, Indiana, ou Tuesday, January 8,1895, Ijetween the hours of 1 and 3 o’clock p. m., for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors for said bauk for the year 1895 C. A. Dugan, 39 3 Cashier Decatur National Bauk. Notice olEelction of Directors. Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stochholders of the Berne Stave and Heading CoL wijl be held at their office January 3. 1895. for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors, President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, for the ensuing year. The Berne Stave & Heading Co. 393 J. C Schug, Sec’y. Notice to Non Residents. The State ot Indiana. Adams county, ss. In the Adams Circuit Court, January term, 1894. Reinhart Eger, ) N 0.4883. vs. I Complaint w Thomas Dalton. ) Foreclose mortgage Charles H. CVamer, | demand, Sotw.oo. Frank G. Churchill, I J. W. ChurehiH, J It appearing from affidavit, filed in the above entitled cause, that Charles H. Cramer, the above named defendant is a non-resident of the State ot Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the said Charles H. Cramer that ho be and appear before the Hon. Judge of the Adams Circuit Court, on the 6th day of February, 1895, the same being 15th juridical day of the next regular term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the City of Decatur, cotn•menciug on Monday, the 21st day of January, A. D. 1895, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will bo heard and determined in bis absence. Witness, nay natqe. and the seal of said court hereto affixed, this 12th day of December, A. D, 1894. John H. Lenhart, Clerk. By E. BurtLenhArt. Deputy. F. &M. C. C. & B.,Attys for pltff. 39-3 1...

i Sheriff’s Sale. I The State of Indiana. Adams county Ss: In the Adams Circuit Court of Adams county Indiana. The German Buildin-, 1 Loan Fund and Saving } Association, a corpora tion. No. 4840. . vs. John Brown. J Lutisba Brown. John Blakeslee. By -virtue of an order of'sale to'me directed by the elerk of the Adalms Circuit Court of said county and state, 1 have levied upon the real estate hereinafter men,tinned and will expose for sale at public auction at the East door of the Court House in the eity of Decatur, Adkms county,-Indiana, between the hours of 10 o’clock A. M. and 4 o’clock P. M. on Saturday, December 29, 1894, The rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven years, of the following described real estate, situated in Adams County, Indiana, 11 to-wit: ! Commencing thirty-five (35i feet west of the I southeast corner of out-lot number two huni dred and fifty-six (256). in J. D. Nuttman’s - northwestern addition to the town (now city) i; of Decatur; thence west parallel with Indiana i : street, in said city, thirty-one,3D feet; thence north at right angles with Indiana street qne ' hundred and thirtv-two (132) feet; thence east i parallel with the first line thirty-one (31) feet; thence south one hundred and thirty-two (133) leet to the place of beginning, in Adams coun- . ty. Indiana. And on 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 above described premises and in case said real estate fails to sell, tor a sum si»ffivient to sajjsfv said judgment interest thereon and costs. I will then offer one promisorv note pledged as collateral security on said debt, and described as follows, to-wit: Dated January 5. 1894. due August 1 1896; 4 calling for one hundred dollars wit h interest at the rate of six percent, per annum, and two per cent, attorney’s fees, payable to the order of John Blakeslee, at the Bank ot Berne, at, Berne. Indiana, and signed by T F. Golden, Timothy Golden and Samuel Fetters. Taken as the property of John Brown and John Blakeslee to satisfy said order of sale, ' and judgment this 6th day of December, 1894. ;r . Peter P. Ashbaucher. Sheriff. 38- By Daniel N. Erwin. Deputv. SlierilFs Sale. The State of Indiana, Adams county, ss: In the Adams Circuit Court ul Adams county, Indiapa. Elizabet h Lynch, — vs No. 1923. James A. Lynch. > 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 HoUseTn the City of Deeatur, Adams county, Indiana, bptween the hours of . 10 o’clock a. m. and 4 o'clock p. m.. on Saturday, January 5, 1895, The rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven years, of the following described real i estate, situated in Adams county, Indiana, to-wit: In-lot number nine hundred and fortv-flve (9151. in A. T. Lynch’s sub-division ol a part of the east half (‘ j) of the northeast quarter of section four ,4) township twenty-seven (27) north, range fourteen (14'east, as shown by recorded plat of said addition now in the City ot’ Decatur, in Adams county. Indiana. And ou 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, offexl or sale the tee simple ot the above described premises. , Taken as the property of James A. Lynch to satisfy said execution, this 13th day of Do- , comber, 1894. Peter P. Ashhaucheh. Sheriff. 39- By Daniel N. Erwin, Deputy. Appointment of Administratrix. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned . has been appointed admintetratrx of theies®»teofPaul D. Hoffam. late of Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably Insolvent. ; Eliza Hoffman, Adm’x. December 4, 1894. 38-3 La f -A'.-la a' ‘*<■'la J •