Decatur Democrat, Volume 39, Number 18, Decatur, Adams County, 19 July 1895 — Page 10

WHY CORN LOOKS SO WELL. Pry Season and' Deen Roots The Growing Grain. Th- corn crop tins affords an lutcre-tinir stuffy. There hate 1.. ~; i lew riins? The drought has u ,tl ■!■ blue grass and timothy. It It i- caused the leaves to fall off H.mie of the trees. V has dwarfed the oats ami ruined man}’ fields of wheat. But die corn lias that ‘‘black” green appearance that indicates perfect health. Th phi lose pay of ilTis that because of Ute drought the roots ot the corn, fiom the very start, went downward in search ot moisture, hi a wet season the corn roots will spread out on the surface of the earth. If dry weather follows the wet surface roots are soon left high and dry. The corn withers or ripens prematurely. The time is approaching when the corn with deep roots must have water, for the dryness in the earth is extending to the bottom of the roots. While the outlook is promising, the ears of corn cannot be formed or filled without rain. Indienapolis News. ' 9 , - Misplaced Confidence. The following notice was handed us for publication by one of the members of the medicine company here advertising a patent medicine. This is in explanation of the trouble their whistler got into: '‘Mr. Harvey D. Faison finds himself in trouble on account of misplaced confidence in a friend. It appears that his friend at Huntington borrowed an instrument for bis use and when he left town he took with him the instrument ip, question. Farson has been em ployed by the Pheonix Telephone Co. and has *sl now due him from them. It was his understanding that when pay day arrived, that the price of the instrument was to be deducted from the amount due him. But it seems that when he left . Huntington his friends gave the matter no attention, and the music dealer asked for the arrest of Parson, which was his only redress. Parson returned to Huntington last night unsolicited to vindicate himself and it is to be hoped that he can do so. Mr. Parson has no connection with the company here other than an employe.” Burning Fly-Infested Wheat Stubble Fall Sowing of Clover Seed. BY W. C. LATTA. I. Destroying the Hessian fly:— Owing to the prevalence and destructiveness of the Hessian fly this year, concerted efforts should be put forth to prevent a recurrence of its ravishes upon the next wheat crop. In order to prevent a serious attack of ‘’the fly” the following measures should be adopted: Thoroughly burn all fly-infested wheat stubble in which there is not a stand of young clover or grass 2. Prepare very early a border, one or two rods wide, around each Held of -o wheat, and sow the same to wheat in August. 3. Turn this border under very late, using a jointer, following with roll and harrow, and then sow the entire field. By taking this course many of the inSects which escape the fire will be buried when the early-sown border is . turned under, and the late sowing of the general crop will avoid the earlier attacks of any remaining ‘-fly.” If these precautions are carefully and generally observed-by the' farmers the llessian fly will not seriously damage the next wheat crop. United effort is necessary to be effective. 11. Fall Sowing of Clover Seeds:— The intense drouth has quite generally destroyed the spring seeding of grass and clover. Unless a Li catch” of grass is secured this season, the crop rotation

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will be thrown out of joint, the supply of hay and pasture, next year, cut short, and soil fertility may be lost through leaving the ground bare. The following suggestions are made in the full belief that under average weather conditions “a fall catch of clover and grass seed may be secured. 1. Burn the stubble to destroy all rubbish that would interetere with the preparation of tie 1 seed bed. 2. Harrow repeatedly with a disk Os spading harrow, until the soil is thoroughly loosened to the depth ot two or three inches. 3 Pulverize the soil very finely with a line tooth harrow. ■ , 4. As soon as the soil becomes thoroughly moistened, sow the clover seed, harrow it in lightly, and heavily roll the ground. The timothy or other grass seed may be sown later, say about the usual time of sowing wheat. If the work is well done at the proper time, a “catch” will be reasonably certain. The urgent need of combatting the Hessian fly. and the value of the clover crop as a soil renewer and forage plant, should induce the farmers to act promptly and unitedly in their efforts to repair the damage already sustained and prevent further loss. OHITI ARY. Elizabeth ('rawford was born in Harrison county, Ohio. July 28, 1813, and died at the home of her grand-daugh-ter, Mrs. Clark J. Lutz, in Decatur, July 13, 1895. aged 82 years, less 15 dhvs. She joined the Presbyterian church at the age of 17. and was a member of the house of the Lord for about t»-> years. She was a diligent student of the Bible, her church always her interest. its prosperity her delight. She was united to Joseph McGonagle November 25, 1834, The moved from Sidney, Ohio, to Decatur in 1874 Their more than golden wedding life was broken by the death of the husband in 1889, September 28th, aged four score years, inheriting the strength of a sturdy, long-lived family. The bereaved wife passed this ordeal and with faculties almost unimpaired she lived to a ripe old oge. full of promise of years vet to come. The later form of death's most fruitful messenger, the grip, seized her two months ago. The end was His triumph, quick and unex- { pected at the last, without time for her to say a word of good bye. To Joseph aiitf Elizabeth McGonagle were born eight children, are dead, and one in youth started, for foreign , lands and was never heard of more. The mother always hoped to j see her son again, perhaps she sees him now. Two children remain. Mrs. Aggie Walkup, of Delphos. Ohio, and Mrs. Maggie Dorwih, of Lafayette. I Iml.. those with eight grand-children j and one great-grand-child make up the list of her descendants living. Since the death of her husband she has residedin Decatur with her granddaughter. Mrs. 0. J. Lutz at whose house she died. To the friends who so kindly assisted us in the last sickness and burial of our beloved mother and grand-mother, we wish to return our sincere thanks May be who comforts and sustains in time of sorrow bless you amUkeep you. The Children and Grand-children of Mrs. Elizabeth McGonagle. Ed. Democrat:—ln the last issue of the World we see a notice of you probably moving The Democrat office away from here. Now' while we have a surplus of newspapers here, we do not think it would be right for you to move The Democrat for as the World said yours is the biggest and best paper here and if we have to let one go we should save the best for home. The World might have truthfully added that yours is the only Democratic paper in the town, While the ' others fly the head lines they have never yet 1 ...espoused the cause of Democracy, only for the money they can get out of the party. Each of the others are known to do-business for money outside of the party lines and will do so again if the opportunity presents itself. While The Democrat has always persiied ths straightforward course, following the councils of the party to the benefit of the paper. We again say let The Democrat remain here as the organ of the party. Bespt. Yours, .. .. ... .. . . ... : . J OK. Teeth extracted without pain at Dr. A. L. DeVilbss" office Thursday, July 25th, free from sto 9 and 1 to 2. one day only. The extracting will be done by Dr. R. E. Payne, the Chicago Dentist, to demonstrate to Dr. DeVilbiss his painless method. Come early. The office will be crowded. 4Gs.i;wlS 1 Free Delivery.—Leave your orders for chop, bran, midlings. ear or shelled corn, oats and screening. The best flour on earth. All delivered at your door. - A. Van< amp. 2Wdl2 Phone No !...

Where We Are At. Robert Case is at Fort Wayne today J.C. Miller was at Geneva yesterday. A.. Holt house & Son were at Geneva yesterday. Judge Dailey, of Bluffton, was in the city Tuesday. C.D. Porter, of Geneva, was in the city yesterday. A. G. Briggs, of Geneva, was in the city yesterday. John Mungen. of Ft. Wayne, was in our city Tuesday. Miss Allie Steele is at KendalviJle visiting friends. Will Heaston. of Geneva, returned home Wednesday. Charles Black, of Ft. Wayne, is the guest of Al Steele. • Att'y P. B. Manly, of Marion, was in 1 the city yesterday Commissioner elect Eckrote was in the city Wednesday. Mrs. A M, Fisher returned from Rome City Saturday. Rev. Jobez Shaffer, of Geneva, was in our city Wednesday. Mrs. Dr. McMillen is at Fort Wayne on a visit with friends. J. F, Snow and family spent Sunday with Willshire friends. Father Heffner, of Celina. 0.. is the guest of Father Wilken. Comrade E G Coverdale is home ‘ again from Greentown. Jacob Miller of Wabash township. speQt Sunday in our city. Miss Lulu Miller, of Auburn, is the guest of Miss Nona Mai tin William Shoemaker, of Geneva, was | a caller at this office this week. Miss Nellie Schrock has gone to Pleasant Mills to spend the summer. C. J Lutz, D. P. Bolds and A. T. Lynch were at Ft. Wayne Tuesday. Hon. A. M. Sweeney, of Indianapolis. was in our city the first of the week. Hon. J. J. M. Lollett, ot Portland, was a visitor in our citv last Saturday. Mrs. Valeria Jackson entertained a number of ladies at dinner Wednesday Mrs. Kate Willmington and son returned to Grand Rapids Mich., yesterday. ' Mrs. Fred E. Potts, of Oakland. Cali-j I fornia. is the guest of Mrs Frank I I Mann. I _ ; Jesse Brandyberry is at Monroe, at the bedside ofTiis sick brother, Alex ander. I Clois Shaner and son. of Deerfield, ' Ind., are the guests of E. N. Tyrrill ' and wife. * i Mrs. Charles Egg, of Fort Wayne, is , the guest of her parents, Lyman Hart and wife. Mrs. J. Baker, of Fort Wayne, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jacob Martin and family. Mrs. John E Kern left for Liter, Ind., where she will visit her parents and friends. Miss Lena Barthel left last -Saturday for a two weeks .stay -with friends in Chicago. Mrs Jessie Townsend returned home Tuesday after a visit with friends at Buena Vista. Mrs Solomon Linn left. Tuesday, for an extended visit with friends in Pennsylvania. Trustee elect Jonathan Bowers, of Kirkland township, was in the city on business Monday Charles Crooks and sister, Miss fcllla. of Van Wert, Ohio, spent Sunday with Miss Madie Auten. Mrs James Bain returned from Ft. Wayne Wednesday where she had been visiting her sisters. J. B. Carter went to Fort Wayrie Tuesday, where he will spend a few weeks with friends. The “Bluffton News of the 17th inst. says, Alf Stout is in Decatur invoicing a drug store stock.' Miss Sallie "Burkhead was called home Monday to Monroe, on account of the death of her sister. Miss Emma Jackson returned, Monday, from a two week’s visit with her brother and sister at Indianapolis Mrs D. E. Smith and son. of Chicago are guests of Daniel Yager and family. Mrs.,Smith is a sister of Mrs. Yager. Miss lantha Baughman, of Steele, returned home Tuesday, after visiting relatives in this city for several days. Belle Fought, of Geneva, returned home Wednesday, after a visit with her father, Abe Flickinger, for a few days. Miss Ida Fairfield, of No. 7 Belle avenue, is the gnest of ,Mrs Page Blackburn, at Decatur.—Ft. Wayne sentinel. Mrs. Tom Watson,,of Grand rapids, Mich., returned to her home Wednesday. after a visit with relatives and friends here. -Y- • *.■

Mrs Frank Keegan, of Indianapolis, and Miss Delia Keegan, of Bunker Hill are here visiting their sister, Mrs. Elise Bollman. Mrs. William bhardon. of Ft. Wayne 1 who has been the guest of Mrs. A. N. Steel for some weeks past, returned i home Wednesday. J. E. Garwood Sundayed in Huntington, the guest of a “special” friend. Tie did not give us the name, but says he will, in the future. Mrs. Will Keuhler and sister. Miss Lena Barthol. left for Chicago, Sunday. They will visit Milwaukee, Wis. before returning home. ( Commissioner Fetters passed through here Monday on his way to Huntington to attend the funeral ot his brother, whose death occurred Sunday. Miss Liltie Watson, of Anderson, and a graduate of Taylor University. I is the guest of Miss Drucilla Hower, j and other friends in the city. Editor Walkup and family, of Delphos. Ohio, were here attending the funeral of Mrs. Walkup’s mother Mrs. E McGonagle, last Monday. Frank Railing and family are entertaining Mrs. Lida Myers, Mrs. Neal Hubbard, Mrs. L. Hall and Mr. and Mrs. O. Bennett, of Lima, Ohio. *R K Allison and family have returned from Oden, Mich., where they have been the past two weeks. They brought a few fine fish with them. Miss Annie Winnes left on Tuesday evening for Baltimore, Md. She is a j delegate to the Baptist Young People's ! Union, which meets there in convenI tion. .Mrs. S. G Bartell and son. George, ot Indianapolis, and Mrs. E. T. Gough j and daughter. Ina. of Farmland, are | the guests of their brother, John J. ■ Mayer and family. The family of Barney Wemhoff are entertaining the family of Michael McLean. of Chicago The family consists of four small girls in charge of a nurse, their mother having died some time ago. To them an outing like visiting in our city is a treat that but few city children enjoy. The Bluffton News says: Miss Lillie Clark Sundayed in Decatur, the guest lof Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sutton. Del i Roberts, of Decatur, returned home Saturday after several days visit in the city . Misses Hattie and Lizzie Patterson, of Decatur. are guests of Mr. ami Mrs. N. K. Todd. Isreal J. Miesse, after tifty-tWo years of continuous residence in Adams county, today started for Lancaster. Ohio, where he will make a stop fora I short lime, and may make that city his I future home. During his long stay in ; this county, lie has always borne - the I reputation of an honorable, upright i citizen, always ready to assist those in need. While his hgstelry was known all over the state and a good portion of i Ohio His property interest he still retains here, the hotel being leased for a term of years, at which time he may again be found here unless he concludes to mak Lancaster his future home. The Richmond Palladium, a strong Republican paper says of the white metal: “One of the most powerful factors in weakening the force of the silver agitation has undoubtedly, been the upward tendency of the prices of most of the great staple commodities of commerce. The argument of the silver men which had most weight outside of the mining camps was that the “demonetization” of the white metal had artificially depressed not only its own price, but the prices also of everything that is bought and sold. It was argued that the great price movement of the last quarter ot a century ran in parallel lines with the price of silver bullion, and that the farmer could look for no recovery in the value of his products till silver was restored to its former place as a money metal It was much easier to demonstrate the fallacy of all this than to get those who had been deceived by it to recognize the radical error of the mode "of reasoning by which it was supported There is no popular delusion so stubborn as that which confounds the relation of sequence with that of cause and effect ” v Letter Lisi. v List of unclaimed letters remaining in the postoftice at Decatur, Ind., for the week ending July 15. 1895: John Miller, John J. O'Reilly, Mrs. Elizabeth McCollum (2), Miss Hattie McEwen, James Booth. Persons calling for the above will please say advertised. JoiGi Wfaflky P. M. Stock-Holder's Meeting. There will be a meeting of the Stockholders of the Old Adams County Banking House, in Decatur, Indiana, on Thursday, August 1, 1895, at » o’clock a. m., for the purpose of elect ing a Board of Directors for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may come, before them. 18 2 R. K ALLISON, Cashier. Don’t forget the Elks excursion to Rome City, July 18tb. Train leaves Decatur at -i:2O a. PU- Fare l:2->. —J-

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