Decatur Democrat, Volume 38, Number 50, Decatur, Adams County, 1 March 1895 — Page 5

Lace Curtail? SALE f . "—“ 75 pnire Laoe Curtains 2 3-4 yds A g _ long. 36 In. wide, taped. We now offer for 100 pairs J.nio Curtains 3 yds "7C_ loiig. 42 in. wide. Hit new de- /QQ aigns. They go at | . 125 pairs Laco Curtain*, 8 yds (b 1 i long. 43 in. wide, netting <<- u) | W sects. While they lust at .. M 03 pairs Lace Curtains 81-2 yds rh Q ja " long. 60 In wide, worth #8 50. < m. A hum mor at jm I New Goods All In I I AT—BOSTON STORE, j KUEBLER X MOLTZ. C 1. 4>« O. F. Block. S - ..' 1 ...

■ ) H * 7■• ’Lns®& - wPf< ~ — '/ MP. ■Heart Disease 30 Yrs! K’ ’Short Breath. Palpitation. /*»« njtfi-■ — - M Mr. G. W. McKinsey, ikisi master of U'wi’th heart disease ever since leaving army at the cose, of the late war. |H'i was troubled wii.ii uilniwiion aad Of breath, I could not ■ sleep on niy left side, and nad pain ■ ground my heart I oecame so ill ■ that I was much alarmed, and forHrainateiy my attention was caii.ed to ■ Dr. Miles' Heart Cure ■ I decided to try it The first bottle ■ made a decided improvement in my ■condition, and live Dotties nave com■jpleteiy cured me. ’’ ■ G. W. MCKINSEY. P. M.. Kokomo. Ind ■ Dr. Mlles Heart Cure is sold on a positive that, the first bottle will benefit. druggists sell it. a t sl. 6 bottles for So. or ■ it will be sent, prepaid, on receipt of price K fotbe Dr. Allies Medical Co., Elkhart. Ind. ■ bold by all Druggists, ■t.",. .NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS. ■ Cincinnati, Richmond A Fort Wayne ■ Railroad Co. ■ The annual meeting of the stock- ■ tyilders of the Cincinnati. Richmond & ■ Fort Wayne /Railroad Company, for ■ the election of eleven directors to serve ■ for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may ■etftne before the meeting, will be held ■in the office of Mr. C. C Binkley, in the ■city of Richmond. Indiana, mi Tlturs■day, April 4th, 1895, at 9 o’clock a. in. ■The books for the transfer of stock will ■be closed from March 25th until after ■e election. F, A. Gorham, ■w-50tf Secretary. ■Adniinistnitor’s Sale of Real Estate. K Clark J. Lutz, Administrator of the ■ estate of WilliamJL Lamar, will offer ■ for sale at the east door of the Court ■House, in Decatur, Indiana, on Satur- ■ day March 9, 1895, inlot number 31, on ■First, street, also the Lamar farm of ■Bft acretj; three miles east of D.ecatur, Hfndiana. _ 50-2 K For twenty-six years 1 have been ■actively engaged in the boot arid siio ■Business in this city, and durinc that Eflme have cultivated and made the ac■HUaintance of scores of people,-which Ehcquaintannce has ripened and deHtadoped into friendship. The chains Kit 1 Which is no easy task to break. I ■lave turned the management and con4)1 of my entire boot and shoe busi■'ess over to my boys, the change tak l| )g effect March Ist. Before retiring I j ram that business I wish to very sin; I erely thank the many who have been ■ fey patrons, customers and friends dur- ■ ng the twenty-six years of my business ■ Career. Hoping you may find it con■Genieut to drbp in and see the boys, E :Jvho will endeavor to shoe you as you Knave never been shoed before. I reHmain Yours truly, H go i A. Holthouse. ■drJPrice’s Cream Baking Powder B World’* Fair Highest Award. B

Jacob Snare Detwiler Appears at the Opera House Tuesday evening, March 5 b. tn a humorous program. As a humorist and dramatic orator be has few equals. He is pronounced by people who ought to know, as one of the most pleasing entertainers upon the platform today, although but 32 years of age. His program is varied and refined. His audiences being of the most intellectual inhabitants He raoKs wilb such men as Leland Powers, Hanibal Williams, Robt. J. Burdette, and yet is uulike them all because of bis versatility. He is said to be a genius and commands instant control of his audience by his well modulated and sympathetic voice. He carries with him letters from school professors, clergymen and prominent people from nearly every State in the Union that certainly do him great honor. His probably deserves a good bouse in Decatur, and we think be will get it. although „ as a rule, a man who comes into a town as he does, advertising to give a chaste program,—well, we don’t know how he will pan out We shall see. Mr. Dettwiler says ho is very anxious to get the schools out to hear him, and that it will do them considerable good. Dr. Q. X X. L ine optician will again be at Hotel Burt, DoCatur, Wednesday, March 6th. from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. only. Adjusting spectacles to the eyes. Consultation free. The eye can see with Dr. Lane’s spectacles. d3-50-fwso-l Land For Sale—Forty acres oi land for sale in the corporate limits of Decatur, Ind. For particulars call on w45-t3 j. W. Teei’le, Decatur, Ind. Mrs, E. Bradley still handles Burkhart’s Compound. Any one in need of Jthis famous medicine will find her five doors south of Jail on First St. 51-13 A few choice lots yet tor sale at an extremely low price in the new addition to the city of Decatur. For price and terms call on Grant Railing. 43-ts. Buy olives in the bulk at the Peoples Bakery and Restaurant, three doors South of the Post Office. 45 ts As soon as the invoice is finished you will find bargains in boots and shoes at It. J. Holt house & Bro. successors to A. Holthouse. • ’ STEELE. Miss Della Baughman, of Decatur, is now visiting among friends and relatives at and near this place. Rev. Freeland closed bis series of meetings at this place on last VVe<lday evening, after a somewhat fruitful protracted effort of three weeks. A. B. Baughman and Frank Myers made a flying trip to the county seat last Monday. Joshua Davy and family will remove to Indianapolis as soon as they can dispose of their farming unjensils. Silas Sb roll, of Decatur, who has been residing with his brother John for some weeks past, returned to Decatur last Saturday. W. Williams, “The Nine o’clock Washing Tea Man,” of Indianapolis, spent last Friday night with Joshua Davy and family. Amos Danner has rented the farin of Joshua Davy and will remove to the same as soon as the house is vacated. John Longenbarger, and John Hamrieh are comtemplating running a butcher, shop this platuA during the coming summer. Wesley Hamrick and Anjos Fair- „ child, each of whom were burned out some time ago, have the frame work of a new hooaa erected. ■

I * BOOT TOWNIHIP. Protracted meeting at ih < Salem church conducted by Rev. Riley. Frank Hawk was the guest of Samuel Shac'kley last Sunday. Frank Baum and wife, of' Bluff ton, wete the guests of Sylvester Venis and wife last Monday. Thomas Niblick was the guest of James Archbold and family last Tuesday. Rev. Thomas Beaber’s family are recovering from a severe attack of lagrippe. PLEASANT MILLS NO. 2. Mrs. Jacob Yager, of Decatur, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. France, Sunday. (John Blaney is on the sick list. The Farmer’s Grain Company raised their elevator last Wednesday. J’ N. Frhtoe was in our community last Monday. Dr. Viztrd is at Dixon, Ohio, attending the funeral of his broth er who died of typhoid fever. ' r “TeacSer’a Institute ~Xt Pleasant Mills next Saturday. The Choral Society will give a concert Saturday evening, March 9th. We bespeak for them a good attendance. CURRYVILLE. A pleasant time was had at the home of Ed Hower last Thursday evening. Quite a number of Peterson’s young folks attended church at Oakland last Sunday night. <■ Misses Lilly Lewton and Jennie Spade were in this vicinity last Monday. ! The Drum Bro’s, brought home their engine last Monday. Henry Krick, of Decatur, was here on business Tuesday. James Steele and family were the guests of his brother, David, at Peterson. Wm. Sbuch,of Tocsin, wundayed with Enos Plank.. Joe Pease was in this vicinity Wednesday. Engine and boiler, all attachments complete, will be sold cheap Together or separately. Now in operation at 65 E. Columbia St., Fort Wayne, Ind. HONDURAS. John Myers is able to be out again after having a spell of the grip. " q Some of our farmers have been going to Berne with their produce,’ which indicates that some boycotting is going on in this vicinity, which will, perhaps surprise some of the Decatur merchants in the future. Protracted meeting at the C. U. church closed Sunday night of last week. V. S. Pease is slowly recovering from a severe attack of typhoid fever. Henry Voigt, of Fort Wayne, spent a few days w’ith relatives and friends here last week. Albert Hocker, of Berne, spent last week with relatives in this vicinity. R. J Holthotise & Bro., ' having bought the boot and shoe store of A Holtbouse respectfully solicits a con tiniiance of the trade of A. Holtbouse, and every other person needing boots and s-hoes. COUNTY LINE ITEMS. Miss Gracie Hart is rapidly recovering from a severe case of lung fever. Miss Delia Woodsy who has been working for Emanuel Hart, returned home Sunday. W. F. Johnson and Francis attended th* l teacher’s examination at Decatur last Saturday. Charles Pettit and mother made a flying trip to Ohio last Saturday and returned Sunday. Mr. John Johnson and son Ralph have been quite ill, but the former is now improving, while the latter is almost well. The schools of this township are nearing a close afid parents should not fail to show their appreciation of the value of education by frequently visiting them, and thus* encourage both pupils and teacher to make the most of one of Uncle Sam’s grand privileges. We wonder if our correspondent from Steele is attending the leisure club. We have not heard from him for a whileSmith * Bell are paying the highest cash prices for Clear White Ash logs, s cut 12 feet long, 12 inchesr and over at the top end, must be clear and staight ; _ 48tf ' > See Sprang & True’s 39c Shirt. It is .a hummer. Regular price 50c. 49-4 Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powdet AwMod yotf Mttto MM-.vtr.w- Fur. *c F-v.a:r? ’ j J k

BERNE. Dr. Stonebnmer and wife were at Hoagland last Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Storieburner’a father, Mr. Joseph Emenheiaer. Baumgartner Bros, have sold their interest in the undertaking bueinesH to Schindler & Stucky. Eli Meyers has purchased the lot on tho southwest corner orllendricks and Wabash street. He will build this spripg. Dr. Stoneburner was called to Decatur Monday. John Clouser went to Hartford City last Wednesday on business. Mrs. E. Wynn moved into he’ property on north Jefferson stree 1 last Tuesday. Quarterly meeting at the Evan gelical Church commences Friday March 1, ami closes Sunday, March 3rd. Jess Ma r '/ visited a few days with relatives at Monroe this week Paul Baumgartner has returned from a four weeks trip in Ohio. Ben F. Welty Sundayed at Deca tnr. " " "" y Misses Laura ClouserandjLou. V Porter went to Decatur Saturday Pat Kelley and Mr. York, of Geneva, were in tow-n Sunday after noon. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. George Gillmore —a boy, on Friday last. We are sorry to announce tha' Mrs. Wm. Baumgartner is agaiiconfined to her bed with a severe attack of lung fever. The firm of Riesen & Carter have dissolved partnership. S. L. Riesen being successor. The Berne photograph gallen will be open every day from now on. visited her parents at Monroe this week. Our school celebrated Washington’s birthday at the hall Friday. Dr. Q X Z. Lane, optician, at Hotel Burt, Decatur. Wednesday, March 6. fron Ba.m.to 5 p m. only. Spectacles scientifically fitted tree, for defect of vision and for the cure of headaches, Consultation free. <1350 4 wSO-l State of Ohio. Citv of Toledo, < as. Lucas County . f Frank J. Chenfy makes oath that he is the senior partner of the Arm of F. J. Cheney. A Co., doimr business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONSJ, HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case ol'Cattarrh that cannot be cured by the use of H all’s Cure. - FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me end subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December. A. D. 1834. <—A ty. Oleason. j seal.| * Notary Public. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous, stir- , faces of the system. Send for testimonials F .1. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. c. LST'Sold by all druggists 75c. j MONROE. Dr. Andiews is very busy Attending to his patients. Our township institute will be held here Saturday, March 9, 1895. CovHity Superintendent Snow- will ' be present. Everyone that favors education should turn out on that occasion and witness the instructions and propositions of the noblest of all work. Pat Bobo, of the World, WA-’ badly off m last week’s issue, when he slid Ashley Young had stabbed his wife to death and hung himself. Ashley Young’s, wife savs that she is still alive and that the '“World’" was mistaken, t . v There is a report in circulation that Thomas H. Andrews was married last Saturday to a widow, name to us unknown. There must be something in the report, for-he was in company with the lady and rode in a spring wagon from here to Decatur. He was all smiles and sunshine when he left. > - John F. Hocker bought a new bicycle and is now acting as agent for one of the beat wheels in the market. _ - — The Misses ivy and Grace Simcoke were somewhat surprised last Monday evening, when about twenty of their schoolmates young ladies and gentlemen, called at their home tq remind them of their .7th birthday, and to have a good time, and we think they did. The evening was spent with social chat, music aud other entertaining ideas. All seemed to be well pleased with the. occasion. Our John Ward, • who has been absent from home about three months, returned Monday, lie was working tn the coal mines near i Canton, Oliiol ■ Romain and Clem Holthouse, (successors to A. Holtbouse), in the shoe trade ask a continuance of all custom ers Buckleu'» Aruira Salved The best Salve In the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers. SaR rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Blackburn & Miller.

Grand, Lovely, Perfect. * /w I' These Exclamations Arc made by every woman who is the < r ood and . honest Steel and Malleable Iron range MAJESTIC. Words canpot express the delight of the mistress, the maid, and the cook. Queenly baking, hot water in abundance and to spare, the smallest consumption of fuel, ease of management, and absolute comfort in the home. Bear in Mind The opportunity to purchase this perfect range at the special price now offered by the manufacturers, will continue during the exhibit only. The MAJESTIC kitchen is open for inspection all day. Delicious coffee and the now world famous biscuits served to all. The range will be explained with pleasure, whether you wish to buy or not. Ladies especially invited. F, SCHAFER & LOCH.

LINN GROVE. A subscription is being circulated { for the erection of a Deciple church to be lacaeed at Domestic. Rev. ). ft. Near, of east Notting bam, is canvassing our town for the sale of literature. Bible pictureand King of the Forest being bis j specialties. Mrs. Edwin Hellr is lying sickj ■ also Pleasant Reynolds i§ danger ' < otisly sick. I The meeting at the Evaug" 1 “ ,a ‘ 1 church closed on Tuesday eveLiojg. Fourteen conversions was the result ■ of the effort. The Hartford and the Eastern Indiana Oil companies are each putting down a well on their respective leases. Subscription for stock is to he taken for the formation of a new company to be known as the Crude Oil Company, whose capi’al s'o k will be §5,000 to be divided into two hundred shares of 1525 each, one ond one half miles west of town to be the field of developments. For particulars call on P. Hoffman or Lewis Reynolds. The Northern Indiana are erecting two derricks 'on the Thomas Brods'ock farm to offset wells Nos. 1 and 5 of the Hart I ord Co. Itimor has it that the Northern 1 . liana have contracted the building i of 150 rigs during the season. On Wednesday morning as F. J. Shepherd and others were sawing, wood with a buzz saw in town, the saw bursted. large of it cut into the grouird at the operator's feet. No one was hurt, and Mr. Shepherd acknowledges the Imjkey misfortune. - . Iteliefln One Hay. South American Nervine relieves the worst eas< s of Nervous Prostration, Nervousness and Nervous I‘yspepgut til a single, day. No such relief and biessinghas ever eo;ne to the invalids of this country. Its powers to cure the stonftich are'wonderful in the extreme. It always cures; it cannot fail. It i adioallv cures all weakness of the stomach and never disappoints. Its effects are ntarvelous and surprising. —lt gladdens the hearts pt the suffering and brings immediate relief It is a luxury to take and always safe. Trial bottles 15 cents, Sold by Holthouse & Smith, Druggists. Decatur, In-1. ' Misses Sadie and Mattie ,lustu> went to Decatur last Friday for a few days visit with relatives -Ossiim News. Dr»J..-S. of peeatur, is here today to perform an operation at the St, Joseph hospital with Dr. Myers.— Thursday’s Ft. Wayne Sentinel. Templex brom solid Kock. The wonderful East Indian statues and temples cut from the solid bowlders and stratified rocks are duplicated, if not. excelled, by Afghans. Prof. J. A. Gay. in one of his recent lectures on. the far East, tells of a stone statue of a gba which he saw at Bamian. near the Russian frontier. This particular . statue was one of a score, but was the giant of the lot, being 173 feet in height Mid large in proportion. It was used as a storehouse for grain, und at that time contained [ over 2,00(> .. ■ - /. ■v • - i _ .■: •l.'.AuJi < <

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