Decatur Democrat, Volume 38, Number 50, Decatur, Adams County, 1 March 1895 — Page 1

The Decatur Democrat.

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Detweiler at the Opera House next Tuesday night. Mrs. Eli Timmerman has moved to Van Wert, O Don’t forget Detweiler at the Opera House next Tuesday night Ben Bobo left for Monday where he has charge of the picture gallery. Gross, the horse doctor has changed location. Hereafter bis address will be Fort Wayne.V Miss naura Alban has accepted the PQsition'of Assistant Postmaster with Colonel Weltley. Next week R J. Holtbouse & Bro. will tell you bow to save your money. Watch for their ad. Lafayette 'Rape, ex-Postmaster of Genava, was shaking hands with friends here Monday. Prof. Miller, of Rochester, after spending a few days with friends here, returned home Tuesday. Thomas McDonald, of Lima, Ohio, was shaking hands with his many friends in the city Monday. Herman Tettman. of the firm of Holthbuse & Tettman. of Geneva, has moved his family to that place. Mrs. Albert Entsminger, Cora Huress and Miss Lavina Elzey were visitng at Hartford City this week, Geo Bolds and family returned to Geneva Monday. While here they were the guests of D. P. Bolds and family. Mesdames Fred and Ben Ashbaucher are Decatur visitors today, the guests of Surveyor Fulk and wife.—Bluffton News. Mrs C. H. Backens, of Bluffton, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs L. B. Hale, a lew days, returned home Monday. Mrs. John'McFarland left for her home at Boundary, last Saturday, after a week’s visit with her sister, Mrs. F. Bennett. Some of the boys laugh about the chicken fight, but should the grand jury get after them they will laugh otherwise. The Methodists of Portland are talking of a $25,000 church building. They have greatly increased their membership in that city. Theodore Gerkey has resigned bis position as prescription clerk with Robert Case. The place has been ac cepted by John Shackley. P. Lonacher, of Berne, moved to this city Monday with bis family. He moved into the Wemhoff property corner of Fourth and Monroe streets. Charles Ebinger and family, of New Haven, returned home Tuesday after a few days visit with his brother, Warner Ehinger and other Washington’s birthday, while none • • of our business bouses observed it as a ’ holiday, yet our schools and the patrons thereof duly observed the day. Miss Lena Hain entertained a number of her friends Sunday evening at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. D Schmitt who resides on First street. Editor Rayn of the Geneva Herald, will be called upon for a donation when he comes up this way again. A young printer at his house, one that is a regular kicker. / John Schrank, of near Pleasant Mills, was here Tuesday on his way to Fort Wayne, Marion, Indianapolis, Richmond, Indiana and Cincinnati. ’ Ohio, to visit friends. Rev. Snyder, of Defiance, Ohio, is • here assisting in the meeting at the Evangelical church The reverend gentleman was formerly in charge of the Evangelical class at this place, A Great Offer! Don’t mlssjt. This offer is given for ten days only to advertise our studio. First Class cravon $1.50 value SIO.OO “ water color $3 00 value 15.00 “ “ pastal $3 50 value $20.00. dl96w36tf Lewton Art Studio The income tax law requires all persons whose anniial income is $3,500 or more to make and render a list or return on or before the first Monday in March in each year to the collector or - deputy collector of the district in which they reside, <|f the amount of their income, gains aud profits of said year. Last Friday evening, at the home oi Mr. and Mrs. Oy Weaver on Seventh St. thirty-two members of the Christian church tendered Mirand Mrs. David Bunn a surprise, on account of their leaving for Akron, 0., where they ex- | pect to make their future home. A ■ social tijne was had by all present. - Dainty refreshments were served.

DECATUR. ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA. FRIDAY, MARCR 1. 1805.

t Joe Hurt was at Kingsland and Tocsin Tuesday. > Mrs. A. T. Lynch is visiting relatives at Briant. Ind. i E. A. Mann took a business trip to Geneva Monday. i Miss Clara Cofcbin left for Fort ! Wayne Monday. Dr. Storeburner returned to bis home I at Berne Monday. » “"■■■■ 1 ■ ■ 1 Commissioner Holbrook was at Fort Wayne Wednesday. J — i. ( C. A Bottenberg went to Cincinnati last Saturday. James N. Fristoeis selling machinery for Schafer & Loch. Herman Yager was visiting friends in r Fort Wayne. Wednesday. i Miss Rose Erwin returned to Fort Wayne Monday afternoon. Miss Ella Sprang returned to Fort Wayne Monday afternoon. Mrs Cary, of Geneva, is the guest of ’ her daughter, D. P Bolds. r ■ - . -- - Read the ad. of Campbell & Ervin . Tiieir prices will surprise you. t. 1 A. G Briggs and Dr. Aspy, of Geneva were in the city Monday. Peter Kirsch, the patent washerman, is out in the interest of bis machine. F. L Ervin, one of Berne’s tner--1 chants, was a caller at this office Tues- ’ day. lion R. S. Peterson was transacting legal business afeFort Wayne Wednes--1 day i ?— You can get the largest and.best loaf of bread in Decatur at the Union Bakery < d3ostfw4Btf Farmers, when in Decatur eat at the Union Bakery and you will get value received d3ostfw43ti Mrs Charles Worst, of Briant, was the guest of her sister, Miss Bollman, a few day this week. The time has about come when a change is on, Investigate it. And now is the time to do it. P. S. O Rouke, Supt. of this division, nf the G. R. & I. K.JJ. was attending court here Wednesdm. z Mrs. Ella Kelli Son, of Yorktown, was visiting her mother Mrs. A Cross, the i latter part of last week With the good weather comes the necessity to clean up and get our city in shape for the coming summer. Mrs. Henry Stephenson, of Union dale, was the guest of her parents John W. Malott and wife, over Sunday. Nathan Wyat has been at the bedside of his mother, this week, who is dangerously ill at her home in Huntington Judge Zollars, of Fort Wayne, is , here in the' interest of the G. R. & I R. R. in the suit against the city of De- , catur. Miss Kate Flickinger left, Tuesday to visit friends at Roanoke. She was accompanied by her cousin, Jennie Dague, of Angola, Ind. HUGHES’ WHITE LABLE Pale , Ale in pints, 15 cents per bottle at “Curley” Radamacher’s. . ‘ d4lwlotf Fourteen of the K. of P. of this city Dee in attendance at the district meeting of the Knights of Pythias in st s non ( at Fort Wayne Tuesday. • After twenty-seven years of contin- . nous business. Tone Holthouse will retire on March 1, 1895. His sons, Romain and C em, will succeed him i , X)n last Saturday evening the home I of Cornelius Middleton was a scene of ■ enjoyment occasioned by the gathering of a few of his friends to remind him of his fourteenth birthday. The jury m the Miller-Popejoy case returned a verdict Wednesday for set e i ) hundred and twenty-five dollars. They ) were out about five hours. This is the finest degrading case that ever was tried in the Adams circuit court.’ J. D. Lewton, The Artist, has e»1 tablished an office over the People’s Restaurant, and is making a specialty 1 of all life size work. Mr. Lewton is a r graduate from the Zanerian and one of 1 the finest artists in the profession. ■* dl96w3«tf Marshal Cowan and deputies routed t a lot of tramps that were quartered . along the C. &E. R. R. Tuesday. They I haye been committing depredations of 1 all kinds. The officers met one of them r an the C. & E. bridge when the fellow • concluded it was too close for him and l he opened fire on the Marshal and his . assistants, the Marshal returned the fire when the tramp lied. • r\ ’ t> -

Boarders wanted, at Mrs. M. Congletnn's. Good board and lodging at the Union Bakery. dßostfw43tf *T5r. J K ikUM>, ui >vDlsbiru, was in the city yesterday Fred Mills and wife were at Fort Wayne Tuesday Miss Delia Spangler left for Fort Wayne yesterday. J. W. Tyndall was at Portland on business Tuesday. C W. Schiefter, the blacksmith, was at Fort W T ayne Tuesday John H. Steele, of Stony Island, is visiting with friends here. • Mrs. J. Fred France left here yesterday to visit at her old home. Geneva. Attorney Shaffer Peterson was< at Wilshire, 0., Tuesday on legal business. Mrs Anderson, of Columbia City, is the guest of her sister, Mrs John Bollinger. Monday commissioner’s court will convence. Plenty of business awaits them. Jacob Buhler, Sr., is near death's door. His demise is expected at any lime. Mrs. W. W. Huntsman, of Fort Wayne was the guest of friends here yesterday. Eugene Freeh, of near Wolfcale, O was in the city yesterday renewing his acquaintance. Judge Heller left for Portland Wednesday night to open court there yesterday morning.'’ - That boy needs a New Waist does he? Then buy some of those splendid waist goods at Sprang & True’s. 49-4 Bro. L. W- Sniff will preach again next Lord's day as usual at the Christian church. You are invited to hear him. Mrs. Eda Kaine, of Bluffton, who has been the guest of Miss Jennie Hammell for the past week, returned home yesterday Dr. J. W Stoneburner, of Berne, was in the city yester lay at the bedside of his father who we are glad to say is some better. Sc.muel Simison. of the firm of Simison & Soldner, of Berne, was in the city yesterday. While hero he made us a pleasant call. Mrs. S. Cook, of Geneva, returned home yestertday a few days visit with her daughter, Mrs. E. E. Menefee, and other friends. The ad. of R. J. Holthouse & Bro. will appear next week. They will have bargains for you. Don’t fail to see them. Malleable iron and steel ranges are as sure to supercede cast iron lor cooking purposes as it is that cast iron has taken the place of the fireplace, brick oven and skillet. All kinds of fresh and smoked sau sage, bologna, Frankfurt and liver worst. Homemade sausage a specialty at Gerber & Sprunger’s .South Side Meat Market. d2lgtfw4otf Dr. Vizzard, of Pleasant Mills was in t ie city yesterday on his way to Dixon. Ohio, to attend the funeral of his brother who died Wednesday of typhoid fever. The brother was younger than the Doctor. Sheriff Ashbaucher returned Wednesday from Michigan City,, where he landed James Jacobs, who will be a guest for Workhard for the next three years. The sheriff says he took to the place as a duck would to water. When ordered to proceed with the guard he placed his band upon the shoulder of his guide and started away with the lock step that the inmates are trained to take while there!” Last Sunday afternoon Mr. Alvin A Gilson, son of Manasseh Gilson, of this city, and Miss Clara E. Porter, daughter of William P Porter, of Pleasant Milla, Were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents, Pastor H. 11. Smith officiating. Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Gilson departed for their new home at Green Springs, Ohio, where he is engaged as telegraph operator. Petersburg, * A, Holtbouse. B. J. Terveer. Decatur, Ind.— Dear Sirs: Accept my congratulations, Yours Truly, f M. McC. Stoops. The above letter is from Duke Stoops, a former Decatur boy, now editor of the Pike County Democrat, i TO Duke we extend our thanks for the interest you manifest in us and in return we hope the day will come when yournay have a like distinction The Grandpas. •

See the ad. as Campbell & Ervin, of Berne. Horse photos. Our artist never falis on them i Fin Bennett and wife returned home yesterday. The reliable place to get your fine job work is at this office Mrs. John Bollinger, who has been quite sick is reported better Have you seen those new things in Spring Goods at Hpiang & True's. 49 4 Fiesh fish every day at Dyonis Schmitt's Monroe Street Meat Maiket. j x d346-4w50-l Mrs. . Valeria Jackson entertained, the Home Social Club at dinner on Wednesday. Miss Martha Loofborrow, of Berne, was visiting friends tn the city the first of the week. Bev. Schroeder and wife, of Scott. ' Ohio, are the guests of Mrs Schroeder’s patents. Levi Barkley and family. Jacob Schafer is no longer employed by F. Schafer & Loch He is canvassing in the interest of B. J. Terveer, selling the Buckeye machine and other goods. . * 49 2 Friday evening the friends and neighbors of Mrs. Frank Cotfley gave her a surprise at her home on Sixth street in honor of her birthday. Peter Seitz met with a painful acei dent last Saturday, at the factory of Everett & Hite while working with a saw, be accidently got his hand against it cutting all the fingers of his right hand into the bone. Dr. Clask dressed the wound. Bicks predicts that out roughest wiuler is yet to come. He says that February and March will be the most trying part of the winter, and April aiid May will usher in an early season, and the conditions will be good for p ishing agricultural pursuits Special notice is given to all con sumeis of natural gas furnished by the Teinton Rock Mining Co., that in case of turning off gas or turningon gas into main line on account of unavidabe ac cidt nts, the signal to all consumers will be the ringing of the Court House bell J. S. Dowers. Sec'y. d336-18w48-3 The following is the cost of the Adams circuit court for the present term to date: Jury fees for the January term 1895.. SIOO2 70: specific allowance. $580.10. making a total of $1632 so. While the special session that is now going on will add another hundred dollars to the expense account. Thus it is easy to see what becomes of the taxes collected While our courts are conducted as care ful and at as small expense as any court in the state, while the expense is large it is one of that can’t be avoided. A. Holtbouse having sold his shoe store to bis sons, R J..& Bro., they will take possession in the morning. The in; voicing will be completed today. They are both young men brought up to the business in which they start to-morrow morning. To the former customers o< the store they need no introduction: to all others, you can rest assured that you will find their stock of the best quality, the young men courteous and ready to wait on all customers, so that you who call for the first time will be so well pleased that you will be sure to return again ■» The Indiana University has issued an announcement for the spring and summer terms of 1895, It is a parnph let of 31 pages and gives a list of the faculty as at present constituted, a brief synopsis of tne courses offered foi the spring term, and a somewhat fuller statement of the work offered for the summer session. In these terms a considerable number of courses is offered especially for teachers, as many are engaged in teaching during the rest of the year who find it impossible to attend the University during one or both of these terms. " The University has seventeen departments and forty-five active members in its faculty.* The brief educational his tory of each member of tile faculty which follows bis name shows ths-jt a large number of .college and universities, both American and European has contributed to the training of the sac ulty of our Mate Unlvefsity. _ The summer school this year offers attractive courses in each of . the ten tollowing departments, English. Mathematics. Chemestry, FhySics, Zoology. Psychology and Pedagogy, History, Botany. Latin, and German. 4 ’ All university publications will be sent to any one upon application .to President Joseph Swain. Bloomington, Ind.

Robert Miller, who was wanted as a witness at Decatur in the Miller-Pope-joy trial, was taken forcibly to Adams county yesterday afternoon by Constable Watson. The young man refused to make the trip voluntarily.— Blufftan News. The sewerage from the court house seems to be defective or the stench from the worst trial that has ever been held here, creates a smell that* is almost unbearable to those who are compelled to remain there for the last live days listening to the Wells county filth. The tramps can move this kind of i weather. Yon can find fifteen or t wen ty around a fire between the river bridge and the water tank of the C. & E. railroad. They and cook what they get and warm themselves and are ready to again start out to beg The problem should be solved b, a ranging some plan by which they can be put to work. , The man who has succeeded to a well established business, which he thinks needs no building up. is occasionally heard to say: “Ther Is no need ot advertising” He sometimes has his donbts. however says the Printer's Ink. when he sees another man, without his advantages, build up a better business in a single year in the same street or around the corner, by the aid of advertising The things of this world are not equaly divided, for some have a plenty while others are without any. This is the the case with Albert Zeikle and and Kirkland township, there , was born to their family last Friday , mornii|gt three blue-eyed girl babies. All doing fine, ready to take nourishment or set up a little squall that are sure to follow with good healthy child, ren. While some may envey them their good fortune, the majority of our peo- i pie will wish them a happy and prosperous life. On Monday evening, last week, friends of Miss Minnie Rolver surprised her on her 20th birthday anniversary. Those present were Missts Clara Fullenkamo, )Jamie Terveer, Anna Tonnellier. Amanda Ullman. Celia Smith, Osa Frarce, Mary Wilhelm, Katie and Minnie Rolver. Messrs. C ton Ehinger, Medie Miller. Crist Mt-Ghs. 1 Martin Mylott and Josiah 801 l &an. The evening was pit as mt y spent in games, tripping ibt light fantastic toe and a pleasant time in general. All present wished her m my more such days. On last Sunday Harry E Hendricks. luOiiis Dolcli anti Alie Z. Evuhart. three youths of Monroe township, left for parts unknown. Ttie Hendricks boy has left the parental roof once be lore. The three were seen here in town yesterday afternoon, they probably have taken a Hobo pass on -one of the railroads for some part of the. wild West, but a few days will ’rifcey cause them to think of their pleasant homes andtbey will return. Boys do r< ’ know when they are well oft or they would stay at home. The State of Indiana vs Janies Jacobs charged with rape was tried last week before bis honor Judge Heller, who reserved his decision until Saturday, when he had him brought into eouri and sentenced him to three years inthe States Prison North. This is rhe third time for Jacobs to serve the state ot Indiana for violation of the laws The first offence being incest, the second charge was for larceny and this as above stated. The people will not feel the loss if htf should he be kept there the balance of his life time, no difference how long that should “be so that ihe county knew just where he was at all the rime aud that be was in a place where he could not violate the law. Arrangements had been made by FtWayne and Toledo. Ohio, parties for a cock fight at Decatur last night. The opera house had been secured in a quiet way, and over two hundred sports including some of the leading business men of Decatur who had received, quiet tips assembled at the ball, through a back entrance, to. witness the fight. Atxrtit the time the light was well on and betting was running high the city marshal and five deputies suddenly put isl their appearance, which caused a break for the exits. The lights were turned out and the rusti for the windows and doors was wild. Some made their escape by jumping from the second story to ttie pavement. Two cocks and a traveling man is all the police captured, although it is said tMtr~a number who are prominent members in various churches slipped around to ttie ! Mayor's office this morning and paid | their fines on theQ. T. —Bluffton News Strange how the brain of some men work. Now, Bro., if you continue in such a conies you will compel ns to come oter And bring our friends along, and take you to the raging Wabash and there three times publicly duck you for the purpose of washing that habit from you. "Tell ttie truth.'' '

i Samuel Doak has commenced to do busines at bis pork packing establishi ment While lie has not got all the machinery in order, he has commenced to slaughter the grunters and meat can be seen piled upall over the house. The machinery is about all in position and ■ the carpenters are,busy with the wood • work which will be completed in a few A number of bands find employment there and as business increases more v ill be employed. Mr. and Mrs.,l). P. Bolds entertained eighteen of their friends at the Miesse House Saturday evfenjng at 6 o’clock dinner. After dinner games, music and a social time was had by all present. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Gregg, Jeff Bryson and wife, J.,p. Hale and wife, Dr. and Mrs. J. Q. Neptune. R K. Allison and wife, L. G. Ellingbam and wife. Dr. and Mrs. A. L, DeY r ilbisS. and I. J. Miesse and daughter Cora. The guests from abroad were: Mr. and Mrs. George W. holds and Mrs. Cary, of Geneva. Last Friday afternoon the' two Ward school buididings and the central building were visitors because of the cejjjetfration of Washington, Lincoln amTLongfellows birthday. For this occasion each teacher and their pupils had spared no little pains and exertion to make tbeir room look the best. Each room was artistical J decorated with flags, bunting, plants apd pictures of the three great men. In sjme of the rooms small paper hatchets, were given as souveniers. Down in the “acadamy" on Main street, which is.,. presided over by Miss Dora Peterson everybody was mad welcome as the pupils are noted for muscal and elocutionary talent and through these great features they had many visitors. The room was also artistically decorated. TiKsiay evening the Pedro Cluband ten invited guests were entertained by Mr. and Mrs 'Will Kuebler at their home on Third street in honor ,of Mr. Kuebler's 39th birthday. Mr. K. was the recipient of several beautiful presents, among them was a band-painted rose jar and a silk unbrella Pedro was the order of the evening The capital prize a hand-painted olive dish, was won by Mrs. Chas. Ehinger. a handpainted cup and saucer by U, ’Deininger wpile Mrs. Frank Crawford and John Gifard* Bad io be satisfied with the booby prizes. After which a delicious lunch was seivedbvMrs Kuebler. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs Chas.Niblick. Chas. Ehinger. Jacob Closs.Ed. Ehinger,John Gerard, Dan Niblick. Frank Crawford? Wm. Niblick, J. 11. Bremerkamp J. K. Niblick, U. Dininger. Nick Miller and Henry Meyers. Miss Lena Barthel. A pleasant time was had by 7 all present. ’ — Mrs, C. I. Ferry entertained a company of twelve ladies at lit r home on Winchester avenue. Saturday’ afternoon. Mrs. Ferry who enjoyed the distinction of being the oldest resident settler of Ft. Wayne until her r-emo\al to this place a snort time ago. has passed her eightieth birtjjday. but has lost little of her youthful vivacity and enjoyment of society and retains all of her Charming hospitality. Her reminiscences of lite and society in Fort Wayne fifty years ago were most interesting and pleating to her guests. At five o'clock tea was served. Mrs. Perry presided at the urn and Miss Orvis. assisted by Mrs. Nachtrieb dispensed saqdwii lies, oyster patties, fruit and cake. Rev. E. T. Gregg added cheer to the tea drinking by his genial presence. The ladies present were Mesdames Gregg. Nachtrieb. Locke. Moffett. Gast. Hensley. Champer. McMillen. Misses Studabaker and Orvis, Mrs. Williams, of Delta, Obid. and Mrs. Alverson, of Soencer, Ind. '— . PS———— — For almost two Weeks' the members of the l.adifg Mite -society and the Epworth League of the M. E church were very busy making little sicks and sending them out with invitations to the . members and attendants of- the church and league. Each one receiving an invitation were, invited to attend the reception of Geo. Washington- and wife at the M. E. church. Each one attending were requested to bring a -penny Tor each year they were old. So last Friday' evening was the time sjrt to give the reception as Mt was Washington’s birthday. At 7 o’clock the guests begun to arrive and each one as they entered the auditorium was presented with a conundrum .or the j answer. The number on the couuni drum to correspond with Mhe number !on the answer. The church was artistically decorated with National colors in the form ofjlags. bunting and also the Epworth: League colors, red and white bunting. President and Mrs. Washington and cabinet and ladies received in full dress. The guests werejservedjwith dainty refresh ments. ;

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