Decatur Democrat, Volume 38, Number 51, Decatur, Adams County, 8 March 1895 — Page 1

The Decatur Democrat.

VOL. XXXVIIL

Mrs. Will Keubler was at Geneva last Saturday. Peter Longacher was at Geneva last Saturday Sneak thieves attempted to break to several bouses on north 9ih street ast Thursday night. B. F. Hower, postmaster of Craigville. was a caller at this office last Sat nrday. We are under oblige!tuna to Col. J. W. Rout for late copks of the Nashville, Tennessee American. Tbe family of Noah Sheets is sorely afflicted. Three of the children are sick with typhoid fever. Misses Emma Jacksou and Kit Christen Sundayed with Mrs. EH Meyers, of Berne. Mrs. C. F. Allegar who has been quite ill for the past few days is re- . „ ported better. Dade Studabaker is in the south part of the county looking after the interests ot the farmers in the way of insurance Fred Mills is now a resident of Jefferson street, having moved in the property formerly occupied by J.W. Tyndall. Chalmer Schafer entertained twelve of his friends last Thursday evening at the home of Lis parents A merry time was bad by all present. Miss Nellie Ellsworth entertained the young people of her Sunday school class »t her home last Saturday afttr noon. Playing marbles is the pastime of tbe small boy here. They can be seen “plumping’' on tbe sidewalk all over tbe city. Samuel W. Smith and Edna Weldon were quietly married at the residence of the bride’s parents on First street. Rev. E. T. Gregg officiating. Tbe Democrat extends congratulations. Miss Cora Barnett, formerly of this city, but now of Bluffton has resigned her position as dressmaker and accepted another as general agent for a corset firm in Micbigatf. , . Almost a Are occurred at the residence of Mayor Quinn by the upsetting of a lamp, but by the timely exertion of tbe Mayor and his wite, they smothered j tbe lire so that tbe only damage done was to tbe car pet. Grandma Lydia Hendricks died at the borne of her son James Hendricks, pear Monroe, Saturday evening. Quite a number from this city attended the funeral which occurred Monday morning at Monroe. Deceased was over 80 years old On Sunday, Feb. 24th, occurred one of the most pleasant occasions of the season, it being the 49th birthday an- ' niversarynf Mrs. H. Sudduth, at her borne near Honduras. About 38 persons were present and all had an enjoyable time. f p, S. O’Rourke, on the witness stand in the case of the G. R & I. R. R. testified that the depot building of the G. R. & I. R. R. Co. at this place is worth 11400. Os course the company will not complain if the same is listed for taxation at a small per cent less than Mr. O’Rourke swears it is worth. While SHOO may look like a big amount it is better for tbe taxpayers, if they think it worth so much Last Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Scott Hughes, on south Fourth street, the W. C. T. IL . ladies entertained about one hundred of their lady friends in honor of their tenth or tin anniversary. Each member of the ' Union was allowed to invite two lady friends and each one was requested to bring a piece of tinware During the evening Mrs. M. L. Ilollowway read a description of the Hadley Home, which was built by the W. G. T. U. ladieso of the State at a cost of $16,300. This home is for all girls without a home and are learned at this place how to do ' all kind of work. All the tinware received last evening will be sent to this home which is situated in Hendricks county, twenty miles west of» Indianapolis. This paper received tbe applause of all present as it was delivered in good style. Apapefon the -“History If the Local Union for the last ten years,” was read by Mrs. Helen Blossom. This paper treated of tbe Union from the time it was organized up to present date and it also received the undivided attention of all present.. At | o’clock delicious refreshments were served by the members of the Union, and of course refreshments is most generally considered the best part of the evening’s program, which consisted of music, games and a good social time After which each one left for her respective home declaring they had never bad a better time.

DECATUR. ADAMS COUNTY. INDIANA. FRIDAY, MARCH s. 1895.

J. N. Frjstoewasat Monroe Monday. D. E, HtudaU ter was at Berne Mon ■ day. Dell Locke ius at, Waterloo last Monday. Ed Neuenschi under, of Buena Vista was in tbe dtv , onday. Rev. Shafer, < Geneva was in tbe city Monday. Will Keubler i shaking ihe grippe off so he is able io si; up again, P. J. Longena tier was at Ohio City Tuesday on kni«i- ess. Miss Lizzie W sens left for Cincinnati Tuetdav. i Sherman Moti was at Fort Wayne Tuesday. I Mrs U. Deininter was at Fort Wayne Tuesday. | Hon. J- J. M. Miller, of Newville, was a caller at. th j? office Tuesday. Miss Lucy Ban mm an was at Monroe visiting friends Ti lesday. A splendid line if Duck Suiting. See them before they i re all gone at Sprang & True’s. 48 4 Several member of the family of Jacob Martin ar j suffering with tbe grippe. Harry Hough, if the Indianapolis Sentinel, was in Ibe city on business Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hendricks, of Geneva, were tbe guests of friends here Tuesday. ' Mrs. A T. Lynch was called to Winchester Tuesday on acount of the serious Illness of her sister. Messrs. Mont Manley and J. G. Wagmiller, of Geneva, were granted a license to help tbe thirsty in their need. Chas. A. Dugan, cashier of the Decatur National Bank returned from Fort Wayne Tuesday. J. G Harris left for Rockford, Ohio, Tuesday where he will make his future home ~ ■ Mrs. H. A. Worden and daughter, of Frankfort, are visiting friends here and at Pleasant Mills. John Magner died. Monday afternoon. Funeral Tuesday at Maplewood cemetery. Mrs. J. D. Weisbaupc and son returned home- Tuesdav after a few weeks visit with friends at Piqua, Ohio. Miss Mamie Terveer returned to the Academy at Fort Wayne where she will resume her studies. Rev. Horton, of Columbus, Ohio, has accepted a call to the First Presbyterian church of this city. He will enter upon his duties next Sunday. Wm. M. Leedy, the hustling agent of the Fort Wayne Journal was looking up the interests of that newsy sheet here Tuesday. Benj. J. Chapin, of the Boston Naval Lyceum will give an entertainment to-tnorrow evening under the auspices of tbe High School. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Friedley returned from a visit to Illinois Tuesday where they have been since the holidays. j _________ Miss Bessie Heimberger, of Geneva, returned home Tuesday after a few days visit with her aunt, Mrs. Clate Dorwin and family. Commissioner’s court is in session. The matter of gravel roads east of Herne to the State line is under consideration. A number of Berne people are here looking after the road. Herman Tettman and wife are now fulltledged Genevaites, having completed the move Tuesday. Tbe good people of Geneva will find them worthy of their confidence. Here is food for thought. In 1860 there were but two millionaires in the United States and no tramps. To-day there are 35,000 millionaires 1,500.000 tramps, while three-fifths of the entire wealth of the country is owned by 82,000 persons. The commissioners of Allen county yesterday granted 48 liquor licenses. They grant licenses to all that apply, then the peace officers watch them up and catch them in small violations of tbe law and bring them in so as to help the officers out with a living. The following liquor license were granted Tuesday: John T. C Gerard. Robert N. Steele, J. D- Steele, Cornelius Radamacher, John J. Meyer, Schurger & Burkheed, Fred C. Bohnke, Chas. D. Murray. Peter Wilhehn. for Decatur; Jeff Klopfenstein, Preble; Ed Neuenschwander. Bnena Vista; J. C. Manley, and J. G. Wagmiller, of Geneva, and Eugene Aschlemann, of Berne.

Frank Crlll is now domiciled in the J. N. Fristoe property on Mercer street see Sprang & True’s 89c Shirt. It is a hummer. Regular price 50c. 49-4 Mrs. Mary Merriman is visiting her mother Mrs. Edwards, near Salem. Miss Hattie King left for Bluffton Wednesday where she will visit for a few days. Master Jesse Helem. who lias been quite sick with lagrippe, is reported iietter. Brown and Bleached Muslin are cheaper than ever known before. See them at Sprang & True’s. 49 4 Eugene Aschlemann,of Berne, was in the city Monday interviewing tbe commissioners Mrs Benjaman Sawyer was called to Decatur Wednesday by I he illness of her daughter, Mrs. Lyda True—Bluffton News. March fi. Samuel Miller and famhy returned to their home at Fort Wayne Wednesday after a few days visit with tbeir parents here. HUGHES' WHITE GABLE Pale Ale in pints, 15 cents per bottle at “CITRLEY” RaDAMACHKB’S. d4lwlotf Farmers who are thinking of buying a binder or mower or binder twine, will please call on F. Schafer & Loch and examine the Deering machine, the best on tbe market. 49 4 The “Shingle” social given Tuesday evening by tbe Daughters of Rebeckah Lodge at their hall was well attended. Refreshments were served and a musical program rendered, both of which were highly appreciated by all present George W. Teeple received word Monday that Mrs. Emory Deardoff died Sunday night at her home in Geneva. She was a daughter of Mrs Elijah Walters who was visiting there last week returning home Thursday. Mr. Jacob Buhler, Sr, who has been suffering with pneumonia for the past three weeks, is now recovering. He has been under tbe constant care of the family physician during the entire time, anp with the good care continued tiiat he has been receivings he will soon be out again. ~ The ground hog has bad his day and several of our people are looking for him since this last cold snap. Should they find him his hide will be worth but little as it was only good to make strings out of in olden times it will be worth less this time should they find him. The funeral of John Magner one oi our citizens and a veteran of the late war was held at theM. E church Wednesday forenoon at 10 o’clock. He was a good citizen, always careful not to offend anyone and looking to the interest of those with whom he associated. J. H Boon has passed the 73rd milestone in life, and while his friends did not gather to surprise him on bis natal day, the surprise his wife gave him for his 73rd birthday was a fine bouncing boy of which he is as proud of as a boy with bis first pants and boots. His many friends wish him well in his happiness. Samuel Jinks bad tbe misfortune to about amputate bis large toe on the left foot. While cutting wood for H. P. Sells he made a mislick, tbe ax striking his foot going through tbe overshoe, the boot sack and nearly through the foot. It will confine him to the bouse for a good long time. Dr. Clark dressed tbe wound. Root township there yet. It is rumored around that one of our young men has come to the conclusion to take unto himself a life partner as soon as Lent and Easter holidays are over. The necessary documents will be applitd for, and it is the weakest half will be of a social disposition. Friend Otto, we congratulate you. Isaac North, of Vera Cruz, sold his property at that place and moved to Portland where he is engaged in running a feed y«rd. This family is one of the oldest residents of Vera Cruz and will be greatly missed. Their daughter, Miss Minerva is here teaching school and will join her parents at Port and when her school closes Briapt bad a burglary Saturday night -that came near including all the business houses of the village. Minehart Bro’s, loss about SIOO, in jewelery. boots and shoes, Elbeson, tbe druggist and postmaster, loss unknown. They broke the safe but failed to get Inside, so that they yet are at a loss to say. At Christman's they blew the door off ot the safe but failed to get Inside, but carried away a large amount, of goods. They have no clue as yet.

Mi s. Nettie Schrock gave a ■•quilting bee” Wednesday. Mrs. V. 8. Reed entertained a number of her lady friends Wednesday. Fitter Ashbaucher tbe Sheriff, returned from Indianapolis. Dr Christy, of Willshire, (J , was in In the city yesterday. 11. M. Romberg returned from Chicago Wednesday night. Warren Moses and sister. Nettie, returned yesterday from Fort .Wayne Charles Butties and wife were at Fori Wayne yesterday. Miss Mena Me;ers is tbe guest of I her sister. Mrs. Harding, at Ft Wayne Hear the Tennessee Warblers at tbeRaptist church Tuesday evening March 12th You can get the largest and,best loaf of bread in Decatur at the Union Bakery - - - d3Ostfw43tf Mr. Keller, of Monteray. Ind , is the guest of his son, Dr. Keller, of this place. Mrs Mike Touhey, of Lima. Ohio, is the truest of friends here and in tbe country Louis Meyers, of St. Mary's. Ohio, is here to attend tbe funeral of tbe son of Henry Meyers. L. D. Adams is was Uniondale ye - terday. He will go to Bluffton before returning home. Mrs. J. P. Schneider, of'Lima, Ohio, is here to attend tbe funeral of tbe son of Henry Meyers. Study well Colchen’s ad about tbe bread question. It deserves your careful consideration. Farmers, when in Decatur eat at tbe Union Bakery and you will get value received ' d3ostfw43tf Solomon J Shoemaker, of Buena Vista was granted a license to retail liquor at that place. George Gates, Esq., of Monroe township, was in tbe city yesterday. He is tbe same George as of old Frank Dibble and family, are at Portland aftuding the wedding of the son of Dr- Rinear. of Monroe Editor P.ay. of the Geneva Herald, made us asocial call Wednesday evening. He wasjon his way to Indianapolis. The W. C. T. U. will bold their next regular meeting at the bome of Mrs. Wm J.Myers next Saturday. March 9. at 2:30 p, m. Mrs. Toby, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was in the city yesterday. She is here soliciting aid for the Reform Institutions of the chdrch of this country. The young son of Mr. and Mrs Henry. Meyers, of West Monroe street died Wednesday evening. Funeral this morning at the Catholic church Daniel, the 8 year-old son of Nicho las Lichtle, died yesterday morning at 1 o'clock. Funeral will take place Saturday morning at tbe St. Marys Catholic church. 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. d2l<jtfw4otf Miss Cora Demath, of Waterville, Ohio, who has been the guest of her cousin, James Hurst, for some time, left for Huntington yesterday wt ere she will visit her brother. — Adam Gillion is receiving new goods daily. The prices are the lowest and the goods the best on the market. You will find him the first door south of Jake Martin’s bakery. oThe county commissioners visited the County Infirmary yesterday. The Superintendent was in aud took Brake and Holbrook out. Fetters suffering from rheumatism, was unable to go with them. The Original Tennessee Warblers, a troupe of colored singers of Nashville. Tenn., will sing at the Baptist church next Tuesday evening. Admission 25 cents. Children 15 cents. Proceeds for the benefit of the church. J. D. Lewton, The Artist, has established an office over the People’s Restaurant, and is making a specialty of all life size work. Mr. Lewton Isa graduate from the Zauerian and onejof the finest artists in tbe profession. dl96Wß6tf The Evansville Courier says this of' the Warblers’ concert: The perfect harmony and varied expressions, changing from loud to the softest whisper or sound, with which their selections were rendered is indescribable, and received added attraction by those peculiar to the negro voice, and sustained harmony so successfully practiced by the singers of that race. .. ft ' a

PROGRAMME -■ ■ ■■■■ - '■ I south iwim mi AL COM EIUM E. Methodist Episcopal Church, to (kin reae at Logansport, Indiana, March • 27tli to April Ist, Inclusive. Bloliop Henry W. Warren, ». I». I.L. ■>., of Cutver"ily Park, Coloro.lo. Proidiug. | . . “And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide and thence depart. Lk. 9. 4. MuJtKAY, MARCH JSTH . 7:30 p. in. Sermon by Rev. J. H. Jackson. | Elkhart, Ind. TUESDAY', MARCH 26th. .'‘ JU. a. m.... Examination oi Claases in Course of Study. • 1:30 p. ni. Examinations continued. (These Examinations will lie Conducted in the Broadway Presbyterian church. > 7:30 p. nt Annual Missionary Sermon by Rev. F. G. Browne. Huntington. Ind. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27TH. 8:30 a. in. Devotional aud Sacramental Servicer, conducted by Bishop H. W. Warren, D. D. LL. D. 11:30 a m. Roll Call. Organization. Appointment of Committees and the regular business of I ’dnference. 12:00 m. Adjournment. 2:00 p. in. Lecture. "The Sermon a Product,” by Rev, G. K. Morris, 1). D., Bo it on. Mass. 3:00 p. ni. Annual Meeting of “Preachers’ Aid Society.” • 7:30 p.m. Anniversary of the “Missionary Society,” Addressed by Rev. C. C. McCabe, D. D., New York. THUBBDAY, MARCH 28TH •8:80 a. m. Devotional Services by Rev. L. » A. Beeks', Hartford City, Ind. *J:Ou a. m. Conference Business. 2:00 p. m Lecture, “Your Mother's Apron Strings,” tyy Chaplain J. BL. Lozier, Mount Vernon. lowa. Admission 330 p.m. Lecture, “The Sermon as an Instrument,” Rev. G. K. Morris, Ji. d. 4:30 p.m. Meeting of Conference Temperance Organization. 7:30 p. m. Anniversary of the "FreetF man’s Aid and Southern Education.” Addressed by Rev. J. C. Hartzell. 1). , D., New Orleans, Louisiana, f EItIKAY, MARCH 20TU. s:Bua. iu. I<G conducted by Rev. C. U. Wade, Bluffton. Ind. 9:00 a. in. Conference Business. 12:00 in. Adjournment. 2:oj p. tn. Lecture, “ she Wluwnie tor,” Rev. G. K. Monis, 1). D. 3.00 p.m. Annual Meeting of the "Woman’s Home Missionary Society, Addressed by Mrs. Dr. 1. D. Jones, Cincinnati, < I. 4:00 p. in. Meeting of the "Conference Association of Preachers'YVTTes.'AVidows and Daughters," in charge of Mrs. C. P. Wright, Logansport. 7:30 p.m. Anniversary of “The ChurehExtension Society," addressed by A..1. Kynett. D. 1). % Phiadelphia, Pa. Saturday, march 3jth. 8:30 a. in. Devotional Services Conducted by Rev. E. L. Sematl, Goshen. Ind. 9:00 Conference Business. lO:OOoa. no Address to Enteriinr (’lass by 12:00 m. Adjournment. 2:00 p. ni. Lecture, "The Pastor as a Leader,” Rev. G. K. Morris. D. I*. 3:00 p.m. Annual Meeting of the '‘Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society.” iu charge of Mrs. L. E. Hartman. Fort Wayne, Ind. 4:00 p.m. Epworth League Annivereary. in charge of the Conference Orgauizatipu. 7:30 p. m. Educational Mass Meeting, Addressed by Revs, C. H. Payne. D. 1). LL. D., New York, aud G. K. Morris, 1). D., Boston Maos. SUNDAY, MARCH 3181. . Sunrise Prayer Meeting, Conducted by Revs. F. T. Simpson. E. E. Neal, W. M. Nelson, in Conference Itoom. 9:00 a.m. Conference Love Feast, Conducted by Revs. A. Greenmail, N. H. Phillips and M. IL MendenhalL 10:00 a. in. Sermon by Rev. 11. W. Warren, D. D. LL-1)., followed by Ordination ot Deacons. Tl)«e two preceding services will be held at the Opera House, corner Third and Broadway. 3:00 p.m. Memorial Services Conducted by Conference’ Secretary, followed by the Ordination of Elders. 7:30 p m. Epworth League Meeting, led by Conference President. 7:30 p.m. Sermon by Rev. C. H. Payne, 4). D. LL. D., New Ymk. MONDAY, APRIL I*T. 8:30 a tn. Devotional Services, Rev. E. T. Gregg, Decatur, Ind. 9:00 a. iu- Conference Business. t “As ye go, preach.” MARRIED. At the residence of the bride, 260 E. High street Portland, Ind., by Rev. Fred Storenaur, Friday evening. Feb. ' 22, 1895, Mr. Thomas Jefferson Sharp to Mrs,. Dr. M. A. Moorhouse. Mr. Sharp was for a time employed,, in this office. Thomas Jefferson the printers all extend you their _ Licensed to Wed. Samuel W. Smith to Edna Weldon. John M. Andrews to Hattie M. Crist, August Gero to Celia Brumer, «

Callaway Central Relief Cenimilcc. Callaway, Neb., Feb 23, 1«95 i Editor Democrat: I Our attention has been directed to the kindly feeling manifested by tbe people of your state toward the desti lute people of the drouth-stricken por tion of Nebraska, and we hope yon will . notice in your columns this appeal made by our Relief Committee We have now two or three week's food for the starving ahead; still it is a long time until harvest, and we have yet much to contend with We.do not know ex aetly how you can help us, for you are a long way off. and the railroad com panies are imposing restrictions on free transportation. Money we have not hitl erto asked ' for: onr wants are primarily somethihg Ito eat. We tbiik we have cloliring I enough in sight and will not ask toi 'more. Lastly, we ne(d mchns toob tain seed. For tbe purpose of securing seed we have determined to solicit money, to be used in two distinct ways, at, tbe dis cretiou of the donors Tbe first will be to buy seed and donate direct to farmers: the second.for the benefit of those who do not believe in giving or receiv ing charity without any return, but who believe in what is called “practical charity,” is stais; To establish a sys tem of loaning seed to farmers, taking security for tbe amount loaned, pro tecting and collecting the debt as promptly and as efficiently as if the monev were placed with us to be used as an actual investment. By this means we hope to be able to return to tbe donors at tbe end of the year tbe amount advanced, with little if any loss. If any of your readers can spare a little money for these purposes, it may be sent to the Omaha National Hank. Omaha. Neb., (to whom we refer,) to the credit of Thomas Norbury, Secre tsry and Treasurer of the Callaway Belief Committee, the senders iu each case advising us whether 4is intended as a charitable donation or as a loan fur the purchase of seed. Proper acknowledgement of all receipts will be promptly forwarded by this committee. We shall be very grateful for any help however little your people will give us, and hope it will not be altogether-lost to them We enclose a letter which officially declares the amout of relief on hand at the present time, and endorses our action for tbe procuring of seed and other supplies tor the destitute. Respectfully. Thus Nor bury, Sec’y Abundance of rain. OBITUARY. WUbam Alfred Tester, the son of Jacob Tester, of ,efferson township, Adams county. ImL. was born in Alien county, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1865, and died at his home in Jefferson township Adams county March 1,1895. He leaves a wife and two children, one brother and one sister and a great nwny friends to mourn his loss. He was loved and re spected by one and all. Letter Lisi. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the postoffice at Decatur, Ind., foi the week ending March 2, 1895: W. H. Snavely, Ross & Elsery, Mary Summers. Charles Brown. Mr. Mires. A. Campbell. W. C. Gehr, Miss Hellen Gibson. •» Persons calling for the above wih please say advertised. John Welfley P. M. FALL INK FALL IS! All veterans ami their sons are requested to meet at G. A. R. hall Monday evening 11th for the purpose vs organizing a Camp ot Sons of Veterans. By order of Committee. Aunt Alice (Reed), of Nurth Ninth street, is having an old-fashioned quilt ing party at her house every afternoon this week. She wants every lady from tbe age of 15 to 85 to take part in the quilting. Refreshfnents will be served every day. John K. Johnson, of Union township died Wednesday and will be buried at 11 o'clock this morning at Clark’s chapel. Tbe deceased was a member of the late 47th Ohio Volunteers during the unpleasant time of Dr. Curtis Dead. . J Fort Wayne. Ind., March 7,1895. Friend Norvel: I attended the funerab of Dr. C L. Curt is, at Lima. Uhio, Tuesday. His death occurred Sunday. I never in my life heardot a man being eulogized so much by a minister, there seemed notbing too good for him to say abou'. him. Knowing Curtis had a great many friends in Adams county, and think ng ptr'aiips yon had not heard of bis death is why I write you. Yours. Ac . „ Dick Townsend z L.

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